[{"pk": 4027815, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 1, "verse": 1, "text": "In the beginning \u24d0 God created the heavens and the earth. [1] \u24d1", "comment": "[1] Or created the universe
\u24d0 Ps 90:2; 102:12; Is 40:21; Jn 1:1-3; Eph 3:21
\u24d1 Neh 9:6; Is 40:12-14; 43:7; Jr 10:12-16; Am 4:13; Rm 1:25; 1Co 11:9; Col 1:16; Rv 4:11"}, {"pk": 4027816, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 1, "verse": 2, "text": "Now the earth was formless and empty, \u24d2 darkness covered the surface of the watery depths, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the surface of the waters. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d2 Jr 4:23
\u24d3 Jb 26:13; 33:4; Ps 33:6; 104:30"}, {"pk": 4027817, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 1, "verse": 3, "text": "Then God said, \u201cLet there be light,\u201d \u24d4 and there was light.", "comment": "\u24d4 2Co 4:6"}, {"pk": 4027818, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 1, "verse": 4, "text": "God saw that the light was good, and God separated the light from the darkness."}, {"pk": 4027819, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 1, "verse": 5, "text": "God called the light \u201cday,\u201d and the darkness he called \u201cnight.\u201d There was an evening, and there was a morning: one day."}, {"pk": 4027820, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 1, "verse": 6, "text": "Then God said, \u201cLet there be an expanse between the waters, separating water from water.\u201d \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Is 44:24; Jr 10:12"}, {"pk": 4027821, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 1, "verse": 7, "text": "So God made the expanse and separated the water under the expanse from the water above the expanse. \u24d6 And it was so.", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 148:4"}, {"pk": 4027822, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 1, "verse": 8, "text": "God called the expanse \u201csky.\u201d [2] Evening came and then morning: the second day.", "comment": "[2] Or \u201cheavens.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4027823, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 1, "verse": 9, "text": "Then God said, \u201cLet the water under the sky be gathered into one place, \u24d7 and let the dry land appear.\u201d And it was so.", "comment": "\u24d7 Jb 38:8-11; Ps 33:7; 136:6; Jr 5:22; 2Pt 3:5"}, {"pk": 4027824, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 1, "verse": 10, "text": "God called the dry land \u201cearth,\u201d and the gathering of the water he called \u201cseas.\u201d And God saw that it was good."}, {"pk": 4027825, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 1, "verse": 11, "text": "Then God said, \u201cLet the earth produce vegetation: seed-bearing plants and fruit trees on the earth bearing fruit with seed in it according to their kinds.\u201d \u24d8 And it was so.", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 65:9-13; 104:14"}, {"pk": 4027826, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 1, "verse": 12, "text": "The earth produced vegetation: seed-bearing plants according to their kinds and trees bearing fruit with seed in it according to their kinds. And God saw that it was good."}, {"pk": 4027827, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 1, "verse": 13, "text": "Evening came and then morning: the third day."}, {"pk": 4027828, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 1, "verse": 14, "text": "Then God said, \u201cLet there be lights in the expanse of the sky to separate the day from the night. They will serve as signs \u24d9 for seasons [3] and for days and years. \u24da", "comment": "[3] Or for the appointed times
\u24da Ps 104:19
\u24d9 Jr 10:2"}, {"pk": 4027829, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 1, "verse": 15, "text": "They will be lights in the expanse of the sky to provide light on the earth.\u201d And it was so."}, {"pk": 4027830, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 1, "verse": 16, "text": "God made the two great lights\u2009\u2014\u2009the greater light to rule over the day and the lesser light to rule over the night\u2009\u2014\u2009as well as the stars. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Dt 4:19; Ps 136:7-9; Is 40:26"}, {"pk": 4027831, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 1, "verse": 17, "text": "God placed them in the expanse of the sky to provide light on the earth,"}, {"pk": 4027832, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 1, "verse": 18, "text": "to rule the day and the night, and to separate light from darkness. \u24dc And God saw that it was good.", "comment": "\u24dc Jr 31:35"}, {"pk": 4027833, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 1, "verse": 19, "text": "Evening came and then morning: the fourth day."}, {"pk": 4027834, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 1, "verse": 20, "text": "Then God said, \u201cLet the water swarm with [4] living creatures, and let birds fly above the earth across the expanse of the sky.\u201d", "comment": "[4] Lit with swarms of"}, {"pk": 4027835, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 1, "verse": 21, "text": "So God created the large sea-creatures [5] and every living creature that moves and swarms in the water, \u24dd according to their kinds. He also created every winged creature according to its kind. And God saw that it was good.", "comment": "[5] Or created sea monsters
\u24dd Ps 104:25-28"}, {"pk": 4027836, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 1, "verse": 22, "text": "God blessed them: \u201cBe fruitful, multiply, and fill the waters of the seas, and let the birds multiply on the earth.\u201d \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Gn 8:17; 9:1"}, {"pk": 4027837, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 1, "verse": 23, "text": "Evening came and then morning: the fifth day."}, {"pk": 4027838, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 1, "verse": 24, "text": "Then God said, \u201cLet the earth produce living creatures according to their kinds: livestock, creatures that crawl, and the wildlife of the earth according to their kinds.\u201d And it was so."}, {"pk": 4027839, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 1, "verse": 25, "text": "So God made the wildlife of the earth according to their kinds, the livestock according to their kinds, and all the creatures that crawl on the ground according to their kinds. And God saw that it was good."}, {"pk": 4027840, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 1, "verse": 26, "text": "Then God said, \u201cLet us \u24d1 make man [6] in [7] our image, according to our likeness. \u24d2 They will rule the fish of the sea, the birds of the sky, the livestock, the whole earth, [8] and the creatures that crawl [9] on the earth.\u201d \u24d3", "comment": "[8] Syr reads sky, and over every animal of the land
\u24d3 Gn 9:2; Ps 8:6-8; Jms 3:7
\u24d2 Gn 5:1,3; 9:6; Rm 8:29; 1Co 11:7; 15:49; 2Co 3:18; 4:4; Eph 4:24; Col 1:15; Jms 3:9
[9] Or scurry
\u24d1 Gn 3:22; 11:7
[6] Or human beings; Hb \u2018adam\u2019, also in v. 27
[7] Or as"}, {"pk": 4027841, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 1, "verse": 27, "text": "So God created man
in his own image;
he created him in [10] the image of God;
he created them male and female. \u24d4
", "comment": "[10] Or man as his own image; he created him as
\u24d4 Gn 5:2; Mt 19:4; Mk 10:6"}, {"pk": 4027842, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 1, "verse": 28, "text": "God blessed them, and God said to them, \u201cBe fruitful, multiply, fill the earth, \u24d5 and subdue it. Rule the fish of the sea, the birds of the sky, and every creature that crawls [11] on the earth.\u201d", "comment": "[11] Or and all scurrying animals
\u24d5 Gn 9:1,7"}, {"pk": 4027843, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 1, "verse": 29, "text": "God also said, \u201cLook, I have given you every seed-bearing plant on the surface of the entire earth and every tree whose fruit contains seed. This will be food for you, \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Gn 9:3; Ps 104:14-15; 136:25; 145:15-16"}, {"pk": 4027844, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 1, "verse": 30, "text": "for all the wildlife of the earth, for every bird of the sky, and for every creature that crawls on the earth\u2009\u2014\u2009everything having the breath of life in it\u2009\u2014\u2009I have given [12] every green plant for food.\u201d \u24d7 And it was so.", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 147:9
[12] I have given added for clarity"}, {"pk": 4027845, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 1, "verse": 31, "text": "God saw all that he had made, and it was very good indeed. \u24d8 Evening came and then morning: the sixth day.", "comment": "\u24d8 1Tm 4:4"}, {"pk": 4027846, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 2, "verse": 1, "text": "So the heavens and the earth and everything in them were completed. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Neh 9:6; Ps 33:6; Is 34:4; 45:12"}, {"pk": 4027847, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 2, "verse": 2, "text": "On the seventh [1] day God had completed his work that he had done, and he rested [2] on the seventh day from all his work that he had done. \u24da", "comment": "[1] Sam, LXX, Syr read sixth
[2] Or ceased, also in v. 3
\u24da Ex 20:8-11; 31:17; Dt 5:12-14; Heb 4:4"}, {"pk": 4027848, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 2, "verse": 3, "text": "God blessed the seventh day and declared it holy, for on it he rested \u24db from all his work of creation. [3] \u24dc", "comment": "[3] Lit work that God created to make
\u24db Ex 31:17
\u24dc Ex 20:11; 31:17; Ps 121:2"}, {"pk": 4027849, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 2, "verse": 4, "text": "These are the records \u24dd of the heavens and the earth, concerning their creation. At the time [4] that the LORD God made the earth and the heavens,", "comment": "\u24dd Gn 5:1; 6:9; 10:1; 11:10,27; 25:12,19; 36:1,9; 37:2
[4] Lit creation on the day"}, {"pk": 4027850, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 2, "verse": 5, "text": "no shrub of the field \u24d0 had yet grown on the land, [5] and no plant of the field had yet sprouted, for the LORD God had not made it rain on the land, and there was no man to work the ground.", "comment": "\u24d0 Gn 1:11-12
[5] Or earth"}, {"pk": 4027851, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 2, "verse": 6, "text": "But mist would come up from the earth and water all the ground."}, {"pk": 4027852, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 2, "verse": 7, "text": "Then the LORD God formed the man out of the dust from the ground \u24d1 and breathed the breath of life into his nostrils, \u24d2 and the man became a living being. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d1 Gn 3:19,23; 18:27; Ps 103:14; Ec 12:7; 1Co 15:47
\u24d3 1Co 15:45
\u24d2 Gn 7:22; Jb 33:4; Is 2:22"}, {"pk": 4027853, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 2, "verse": 8, "text": "The LORD God planted a garden in Eden, in the east, \u24d4 and there he placed the man he had formed.", "comment": "\u24d4 Gn 13:10; Is 51:3; Ezk 28:13; 31:8; Jl 2:3"}, {"pk": 4027854, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 2, "verse": 9, "text": "The LORD God caused to grow out of the ground every tree pleasing in appearance and good for food, including the tree of life in the middle of the garden, \u24d5 as well as the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Pr 3:18
\u24d5 Gn 3:22; Rv 2:7; 22:2,14"}, {"pk": 4027855, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 2, "verse": 10, "text": "A river went [6] out from Eden to water the garden. From there it divided and became the source of four rivers. [7]", "comment": "[7] Lit became four heads
[6] Or goes"}, {"pk": 4027856, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 2, "verse": 11, "text": "The name of the first is Pishon, which flows through the entire land of Havilah, [8] \u24d7 where there is gold.", "comment": "[8] Or of the Havilah
\u24d7 Gn 10:7,29; 25:18; 1Sm 15:7"}, {"pk": 4027857, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 2, "verse": 12, "text": "Gold from that land is pure; [9] bdellium [10] and onyx [11] are also there.", "comment": "[10] A yellowish, transparent gum resin
[11] Identity of this precious stone uncertain
[9] Lit good"}, {"pk": 4027858, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 2, "verse": 13, "text": "The name of the second river is Gihon, which flows through the entire land of Cush."}, {"pk": 4027859, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 2, "verse": 14, "text": "The name of the third river is Tigris, \u24d8 which runs east of Assyria. And the fourth river is the Euphrates. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d8 Dn 10:4
\u24d9 Gn 15:18"}, {"pk": 4027860, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 2, "verse": 15, "text": "The LORD God took the man and placed him in the garden of Eden to work it and watch over it."}, {"pk": 4027861, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 2, "verse": 16, "text": "And the LORD God commanded the man, \u201cYou are free to eat from any tree of the garden, \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Gn 3:1-2"}, {"pk": 4027862, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 2, "verse": 17, "text": "but you must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, for on the day you eat from it, you will certainly die.\u201d \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Gn 3:5; Dt 30:15,19-20; Rm 6:23; 1Tm 5:6; Jms 1:15"}, {"pk": 4027863, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 2, "verse": 18, "text": "Then the LORD God said, \u201cIt is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper corresponding \u24dc to him.\u201d", "comment": "\u24dc Pr 31:11-12; 1Co 11:9; 1Tm 2:13"}, {"pk": 4027864, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 2, "verse": 19, "text": "The LORD God formed out of the ground every wild animal and every bird of the sky, and brought each to the man to see what he would call it. \u24dd And whatever the man called a living creature, that was its name.", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 8:6"}, {"pk": 4027865, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 2, "verse": 20, "text": "The man gave names to all the livestock, to the birds of the sky, and to every wild animal; but for the man [12] no helper was found corresponding to him.", "comment": "[12] Or for Adam"}, {"pk": 4027866, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 2, "verse": 21, "text": "So the LORD God caused a deep sleep to come over the man, \u24d0 and he slept. God took one of his ribs and closed the flesh at that place.", "comment": "\u24d0 Gn 15:12"}, {"pk": 4027867, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 2, "verse": 22, "text": "Then the LORD God made the rib he had taken from the man into a woman and brought her to the man. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 1Co 11:8,12"}, {"pk": 4027868, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 2, "verse": 23, "text": "And the man said: This one, at last, is bone of my bone
and flesh of my flesh;
this one will be called \u201cwoman,\u201d
for she was taken from man. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Eph 5:28-30"}, {"pk": 4027869, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 2, "verse": 24, "text": "This is why a man leaves his father and mother and bonds with his wife, and they become one flesh. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Mal 2:15; Mt 19:5; Mk 10:7-8; 1Co 6:16; Eph 5:31"}, {"pk": 4027870, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 2, "verse": 25, "text": "Both the man and his wife were naked, yet felt no shame."}, {"pk": 4027871, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 3, "verse": 1, "text": "Now the serpent was the most cunning of all the wild animals that the LORD God had made. He said to the woman, \u201cDid God really say, \u2018You can\u2019t eat from any tree in the garden\u2019?\u201d \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Mt 10:16; 2Co 11:3; Rv 12:9; 20:2"}, {"pk": 4027872, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 3, "verse": 2, "text": "The woman said to the serpent, \u201cWe may eat the fruit from the trees in the garden."}, {"pk": 4027873, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 3, "verse": 3, "text": "But about the fruit of the tree in the middle of the garden, God said, \u2018You must not eat it or touch it, or you will die.\u2019\u201d \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Gn 2:17"}, {"pk": 4027874, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 3, "verse": 4, "text": "\u201cNo! You will not die,\u201d the serpent said to the woman. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Jn 8:44"}, {"pk": 4027875, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 3, "verse": 5, "text": "\u201cIn fact, God knows that when [1] you eat it your eyes will be opened and you will be like God, [2] knowing good and evil.\u201d", "comment": "[1] Lit on the day
[2] Or gods, or divine beings"}, {"pk": 4027876, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 3, "verse": 6, "text": "The woman saw that the tree was good for food and delightful to look at, and that it was desirable for obtaining wisdom. So she took some of its fruit and ate it; she also gave some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate it. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 1Tm 2:14; Jms 1:14-15; 1Jn 2:16"}, {"pk": 4027877, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 3, "verse": 7, "text": "Then the eyes of both of them were opened, and they knew they were naked; so they sewed fig leaves together and made coverings for themselves."}, {"pk": 4027878, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 3, "verse": 8, "text": "Then the man and his wife heard the sound of the LORD God walking in the garden at the time of the evening breeze, [3] and they hid from the LORD God among the trees of the garden. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Jb 34:22-23
[3] Lit at the wind of the day"}, {"pk": 4027879, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 3, "verse": 9, "text": "So the LORD God called out to the man and said to him, \u201cWhere are you?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4027880, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 3, "verse": 10, "text": "And he said, \u201cI heard you [4] in the garden, and I was afraid because I was naked, so I hid.\u201d", "comment": "[4] Lit the sound of you"}, {"pk": 4027881, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 3, "verse": 11, "text": "Then he asked, \u201cWho told you that you were naked? Did you eat from the tree that I commanded you not to eat from?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4027882, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 3, "verse": 12, "text": "The man replied, \u24d9 \u201cThe woman you gave to be with me\u2009\u2014\u2009she gave me some fruit from the tree, and I ate.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d9 Jb 31:33; Pr 28:13"}, {"pk": 4027883, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 3, "verse": 13, "text": "So the LORD God asked the woman, \u201cWhat is this you have done?\u201d And the woman said, \u201cThe serpent deceived me, and I ate.\u201d \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Rm 7:11; 2Co 11:3; 1Tm 2:14"}, {"pk": 4027884, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 3, "verse": 14, "text": "So the LORD God said to the serpent: Because you have done this,
you are cursed more than any livestock
and more than any wild animal.
You will move on your belly
and eat dust all the days of your life. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Is 65:25; Mc 7:17"}, {"pk": 4027885, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 3, "verse": 15, "text": "I will put hostility between you and the woman,
and between your offspring and her offspring.
He will strike your head,
and you will strike his heel. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Heb 2:14; 1Jn 3:8"}, {"pk": 4027886, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 3, "verse": 16, "text": "He said to the woman: I will intensify your labor pains;
you will bear children with painful effort. \u24dd
Your desire \u24d0 will be for your husband,
yet he will rule over you.
", "comment": "\u24d0 Gn 4:7
\u24dd Jn 16:21; 1Tm 2:15"}, {"pk": 4027887, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 3, "verse": 17, "text": "And he said to the man, \u201cBecause you listened to your wife and ate from the tree about which I commanded you, \u2018Do not eat from it\u2019: The ground is cursed because of you. \u24d1
You will eat from it by means of painful labor [5]
all the days of your life.
", "comment": "[5] Lit it through pain
\u24d1 Gn 5:29; Rm 8:20-22; Heb 6:8"}, {"pk": 4027888, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 3, "verse": 18, "text": "It will produce thorns and thistles for you,
and you will eat the plants of the field. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Gn 2:5"}, {"pk": 4027889, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 3, "verse": 19, "text": "You will eat bread [6] by the sweat of your brow
until you return to the ground, \u24d3
since you were taken from it.
For you are dust,
and you will return to dust.\u201d
", "comment": "[6] Or food
\u24d3 Ps 90:3; 104:29; Ec 12:7"}, {"pk": 4027890, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 3, "verse": 20, "text": "The man named his wife Eve [7] because she was the mother of all the living.", "comment": "[7] Lit Living, or Life"}, {"pk": 4027891, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 3, "verse": 21, "text": "The LORD God made clothing from skins for the man and his wife, and he clothed them."}, {"pk": 4027892, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 3, "verse": 22, "text": "The LORD God said, \u201cSince the man has become like one of us, knowing good and evil, he must not reach out, take from the tree of life, eat, and live forever.\u201d \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Gn 2:9; Rv 2:7"}, {"pk": 4027893, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 3, "verse": 23, "text": "So the LORD God sent him away from the garden of Eden to work the ground from which he was taken."}, {"pk": 4027894, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 3, "verse": 24, "text": "He drove the man out and stationed the cherubim and the flaming, whirling sword east of the garden of Eden to guard the way to the tree of life. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 25:18-22; Ps 104:4; Ezk 10:1-20; Heb 1:7"}, {"pk": 4027895, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 4, "verse": 1, "text": "The man was intimate with his wife Eve, and she conceived and gave birth to Cain. She said, \u201cI have had a male child with the LORD\u2019s help.\u201d [1]", "comment": "[1] Lit the LORD"}, {"pk": 4027896, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 4, "verse": 2, "text": "She also gave birth to his brother Abel. Now Abel became a shepherd of flocks, but Cain worked the ground."}, {"pk": 4027897, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 4, "verse": 3, "text": "In the course of time Cain presented some of the land\u2019s produce as an offering to the LORD. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Ex 23:19; 34:26; Neh 10:35"}, {"pk": 4027898, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 4, "verse": 4, "text": "And Abel also presented an offering\u2009\u2014\u2009some of the firstborn of his flock and their fat portions. \u24d7 The LORD had regard for Abel and his offering, \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d7 Ex 13:12; Nm 18:17; Pr 3:9
\u24d8 Heb 11:4"}, {"pk": 4027899, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 4, "verse": 5, "text": "but he did not have regard for Cain and his offering. Cain was furious, and he looked despondent. [2]", "comment": "[2] Lit and his face fell"}, {"pk": 4027900, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 4, "verse": 6, "text": "Then the LORD said to Cain, \u201cWhy are you furious? \u24d9 And why do you look despondent? [3]", "comment": "\u24d9 Jn 4:4
[3] Lit why has your face fallen"}, {"pk": 4027901, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 4, "verse": 7, "text": "If you do what is right, won\u2019t you be accepted? But if you do not do what is right, sin is crouching at the door. Its desire is for you, but you must rule over it.\u201d \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Gn 3:16"}, {"pk": 4027902, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 4, "verse": 8, "text": "Cain said to his brother Abel, \u201cLet\u2019s go out to the field.\u201d [4] And while they were in the field, Cain attacked his brother Abel and killed him. \u24db", "comment": "[4] Sam, LXX, Syr, Vg; MT omits \u201cLet\u2019s go out to the field.\u201d
\u24db Mt 23:35; Lk 11:51; 1Jn 3:12-15; Jd 11"}, {"pk": 4027903, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 4, "verse": 9, "text": "Then the LORD said to Cain, \u201cWhere is your brother Abel?\u201d \u201cI don\u2019t know,\u201d he replied. \u201cAm I my brother\u2019s guardian?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4027904, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 4, "verse": 10, "text": "Then he said, \u201cWhat have you done? Your brother\u2019s blood cries out to me from the ground! \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Nm 35:33; Dt 21:1-9; Heb 12:24; Rv 6:9-10"}, {"pk": 4027905, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 4, "verse": 11, "text": "So now you are cursed, alienated from the ground that opened its mouth to receive your brother\u2019s blood you have shed. [5]", "comment": "[5] Lit blood from your hand"}, {"pk": 4027906, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 4, "verse": 12, "text": "If you work the ground, it will never again give you its yield. You will be a restless wanderer on the earth.\u201d \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Dt 28:16-18; Is 26:21"}, {"pk": 4027907, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 4, "verse": 13, "text": "But Cain answered the LORD, \u201cMy punishment [6] is too great to bear!", "comment": "[6] Or sin"}, {"pk": 4027908, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 4, "verse": 14, "text": "Since you are banishing me today from the face of the earth, and I must hide from your presence and become a restless wanderer on the earth, whoever finds me will kill me.\u201d \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Nm 35:26-27"}, {"pk": 4027909, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 4, "verse": 15, "text": "Then the LORD replied to him, \u201cIn that case, [7] whoever kills Cain will suffer vengeance seven times over.\u201d [8] And he placed a mark \u24d1 on Cain so that whoever found him would not kill him.", "comment": "\u24d1 Ex 9:4; Ezk 9:4,6; Rv 13:16-17
[7] LXX, Syr, Vg read \u201cNot so!\u201d
[8] Or suffer severely"}, {"pk": 4027910, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 4, "verse": 16, "text": "Then Cain went out from the LORD\u2019s presence and lived in the land of Nod, east of Eden."}, {"pk": 4027911, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 4, "verse": 17, "text": "Cain was intimate with his wife, and she conceived and gave birth to Enoch. Then Cain became the builder of a city, and he named the city Enoch after his son."}, {"pk": 4027912, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 4, "verse": 18, "text": "Irad was born to Enoch, Irad fathered Mehujael, Mehujael fathered Methushael, and Methushael fathered Lamech."}, {"pk": 4027913, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 4, "verse": 19, "text": "Lamech took two wives for himself, one named Adah and the other named Zillah."}, {"pk": 4027914, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 4, "verse": 20, "text": "Adah bore Jabal; he was the father of the nomadic herdsmen. [9]", "comment": "[9] Lit the dweller of tent and livestock"}, {"pk": 4027915, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 4, "verse": 21, "text": "His brother was named Jubal; he was the father of all who play the lyre and the flute."}, {"pk": 4027916, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 4, "verse": 22, "text": "Zillah bore Tubal-cain, who made all kinds of bronze and iron tools. Tubal-cain\u2019s sister was Naamah."}, {"pk": 4027917, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 4, "verse": 23, "text": "Lamech said to his wives: Adah and Zillah, hear my voice;
wives of Lamech, pay attention to my words.
For I killed a man for wounding me,
a young man for striking me.
"}, {"pk": 4027918, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 4, "verse": 24, "text": "If Cain is to be avenged seven times over,
then for Lamech it will be seventy-seven times!
"}, {"pk": 4027919, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 4, "verse": 25, "text": "Adam was intimate with his wife again, and she gave birth to a son and named him Seth, for she said, \u201cGod has given [10] me another child [11] in place of Abel, since Cain killed him.\u201d", "comment": "[10] The Hb word for given sounds like the name \u201cSeth.\u201d
[11] Lit seed"}, {"pk": 4027920, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 4, "verse": 26, "text": "A son was born to Seth \u24d2 also, and he named him Enosh. At that time people began to call on the name of the LORD. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d2 Lk 3:38
\u24d3 Gn 12:8; 26:25; 1Kg 18:24; Ps 116:17; Jl 2:32; Zph 3:9; 1Co 1:2"}, {"pk": 4027921, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 5, "verse": 1, "text": "This is the document containing the family [1] records \u24d4 of Adam. [2] On the day that God created man, [3] he made him in the likeness of God;", "comment": "[1] Lit written family
\u24d4 Gn 2:4
[2] Or mankind
[3] Or Adam, human beings"}, {"pk": 4027922, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 5, "verse": 2, "text": "he created them male and female. When they were created, he blessed them and called them mankind. [4]", "comment": "[4] Hb \u2018adam"}, {"pk": 4027923, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 5, "verse": 3, "text": "Adam was 130 years old when he fathered a son in his likeness, according to his image, and named him Seth."}, {"pk": 4027924, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 5, "verse": 4, "text": "Adam lived 800 years after he fathered Seth, and he fathered other sons and daughters."}, {"pk": 4027925, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 5, "verse": 5, "text": "So Adam\u2019s life lasted 930 years; then he died."}, {"pk": 4027926, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 5, "verse": 6, "text": "Seth was 105 years old when he fathered Enosh."}, {"pk": 4027927, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 5, "verse": 7, "text": "Seth lived 807 years after he fathered Enosh, and he fathered other sons and daughters."}, {"pk": 4027928, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 5, "verse": 8, "text": "So Seth\u2019s life lasted 912 years; then he died."}, {"pk": 4027929, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 5, "verse": 9, "text": "Enosh was 90 years old when he fathered Kenan."}, {"pk": 4027930, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 5, "verse": 10, "text": "Enosh lived 815 years after he fathered Kenan, and he fathered other sons and daughters."}, {"pk": 4027931, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 5, "verse": 11, "text": "So Enosh\u2019s life lasted 905 years; then he died."}, {"pk": 4027932, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 5, "verse": 12, "text": "Kenan was 70 years old when he fathered Mahalalel."}, {"pk": 4027933, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 5, "verse": 13, "text": "Kenan lived 840 years after he fathered Mahalalel, and he fathered other sons and daughters."}, {"pk": 4027934, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 5, "verse": 14, "text": "So Kenan\u2019s life lasted 910 years; then he died."}, {"pk": 4027935, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 5, "verse": 15, "text": "Mahalalel was 65 years old when he fathered Jared."}, {"pk": 4027936, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 5, "verse": 16, "text": "Mahalalel lived 830 years after he fathered Jared, and he fathered other sons and daughters."}, {"pk": 4027937, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 5, "verse": 17, "text": "So Mahalalel\u2019s life lasted 895 years; then he died."}, {"pk": 4027938, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 5, "verse": 18, "text": "Jared was 162 years old when he fathered Enoch."}, {"pk": 4027939, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 5, "verse": 19, "text": "Jared lived 800 years after he fathered Enoch, and he fathered other sons and daughters."}, {"pk": 4027940, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 5, "verse": 20, "text": "So Jared\u2019s life lasted 962 years; then he died."}, {"pk": 4027941, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 5, "verse": 21, "text": "Enoch was 65 years old when he fathered Methuselah."}, {"pk": 4027942, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 5, "verse": 22, "text": "And after he fathered Methuselah, Enoch walked with God \u24d5 300 years and fathered other sons and daughters.", "comment": "\u24d5 Gn 6:9; 17:1; 24:40; 48:15; Mc 6:8; Mal 2:6; 1Th 2:12"}, {"pk": 4027943, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 5, "verse": 23, "text": "So Enoch\u2019s life lasted 365 years."}, {"pk": 4027944, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 5, "verse": 24, "text": "Enoch walked with God; then he was not there because God took him. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 2Kg 2:11; Heb 11:5"}, {"pk": 4027945, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 5, "verse": 25, "text": "Methuselah was 187 years old when he fathered Lamech."}, {"pk": 4027946, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 5, "verse": 26, "text": "Methuselah lived 782 years after he fathered Lamech, and he fathered other sons and daughters."}, {"pk": 4027947, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 5, "verse": 27, "text": "So Methuselah\u2019s life lasted 969 years; then he died."}, {"pk": 4027948, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 5, "verse": 28, "text": "Lamech was 182 years old when he fathered a son."}, {"pk": 4027949, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 5, "verse": 29, "text": "And he named him Noah, [5] saying, \u201cThis one will bring us relief from the agonizing labor of our hands, caused by the ground the LORD has cursed.\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "[5] In Hb, the name Noah sounds like \u201cbring us relief.\u201d
\u24d7 Gn 3:17-19; 4:11"}, {"pk": 4027950, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 5, "verse": 30, "text": "Lamech lived 595 years after he fathered Noah, and he fathered other sons and daughters."}, {"pk": 4027951, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 5, "verse": 31, "text": "So Lamech\u2019s life lasted 777 years; then he died."}, {"pk": 4027952, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 5, "verse": 32, "text": "Noah was 500 years old, and he fathered Shem, Ham, and Japheth."}, {"pk": 4027953, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 6, "verse": 1, "text": "When mankind began to multiply on the earth and daughters were born to them,"}, {"pk": 4027954, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 6, "verse": 2, "text": "the sons of God \u24d8 saw that the daughters of mankind were beautiful, and they took any they chose as wives [1] for themselves. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 1Pt 3:19-20; Jd 6
[1] Or women
\u24d8 Jb 1:6; 2:1; 38:7"}, {"pk": 4027955, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 6, "verse": 3, "text": "And the LORD said, \u201cMy Spirit will not remain [2] with [3] mankind forever, \u24da because they are corrupt. [4] \u24db Their days will be 120 years.\u201d", "comment": "[3] Or in
\u24db Ps 78:39
\u24da Gl 5:16-17; 1Pt 3:20
[4] Lit flesh
[2] Or strive"}, {"pk": 4027956, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 6, "verse": 4, "text": "The Nephilim [5] were on the earth both in those days and afterward, when the sons of God came to the daughters of mankind, who bore children to them. They were the powerful men of old, the famous men.", "comment": "[5] Possibly means \u201cfallen ones\u201d; traditionally, \u201cgiants\u201d; Nm 13:31-33"}, {"pk": 4027957, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 6, "verse": 5, "text": "When the LORD saw that human wickedness was widespread on the earth and that every inclination of the human mind was nothing but evil all the time, \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Gn 8:21; Ps 14:1-3; Pr 6:18; Mt 15:19; Rm 1:28-32"}, {"pk": 4027958, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 6, "verse": 6, "text": "the LORD regretted that he had made man on the earth, \u24dd and he was deeply grieved. [6]", "comment": "[6] Lit was grieved to his heart
\u24dd Nm 23:19; 1Sm 15:11,29; 2Sm 24:16; Jl 2:13"}, {"pk": 4027959, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 6, "verse": 7, "text": "Then the LORD said, \u201cI will wipe mankind, whom I created, off the face of the earth, together with the animals, creatures that crawl, and birds of the sky\u2009\u2014\u2009for I regret that I made them.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4027960, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 6, "verse": 8, "text": "Noah, however, found favor with the LORD. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Gn 19:19; Ex 33:17; Lk 1:30"}, {"pk": 4027961, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 6, "verse": 9, "text": "These are the family records \u24d1 of Noah. Noah was a righteous man, \u24d2 blameless among his contemporaries; \u24d3 Noah walked with God. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 37:39; 2Pt 2:5
\u24d3 Gn 17:1; Dt 18:13; Jb 1:1
\u24d4 Gn 5:22
\u24d1 Gn 2:4"}, {"pk": 4027962, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 6, "verse": 10, "text": "And Noah fathered three sons: Shem, Ham, and Japheth."}, {"pk": 4027963, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 6, "verse": 11, "text": "Now the earth was corrupt in God\u2019s sight, and the earth was filled with wickedness. [7]", "comment": "[7] Or injustice, also in v. 13"}, {"pk": 4027964, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 6, "verse": 12, "text": "God saw how corrupt the earth was, for every creature had corrupted its way on the earth. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Jb 22:15-17; Ps 14:2-3; 53:2-3"}, {"pk": 4027965, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 6, "verse": 13, "text": "Then God said to Noah, \u201cI have decided to put an end to every creature, for the earth is filled with wickedness because of them; therefore I am going to destroy them along with the earth."}, {"pk": 4027966, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 6, "verse": 14, "text": "\u201cMake yourself an ark of gopher [8] wood. Make rooms in the ark, and cover it with pitch inside and outside.", "comment": "[8] Unknown species of tree; perhaps pine or cypress"}, {"pk": 4027967, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 6, "verse": 15, "text": "This is how you are to make it: The ark will be 450 feet long, 75 feet wide, and 45 feet high. [9]", "comment": "[9] Or 300 cubits long, 50 cubits wide, and 30 cubits high"}, {"pk": 4027968, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 6, "verse": 16, "text": "You are to make a roof, [10] finishing the sides of the ark to within eighteen inches [11] of the roof. You are to put a door in the side of the ark. Make it with lower, middle, and upper decks.", "comment": "[10] Or window, or hatch; Hb uncertain
[11] Lit to a cubit"}, {"pk": 4027969, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 6, "verse": 17, "text": "\u201cUnderstand that I am bringing a flood\u2009\u2014\u2009floodwaters on the earth \u24d6 to destroy every creature under heaven with the breath of life in it. Everything on earth will perish.", "comment": "\u24d6 Gn 7:4; 2Pt 2:5"}, {"pk": 4027970, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 6, "verse": 18, "text": "But I will establish my covenant with you, \u24d7 and you will enter the ark with your sons, your wife, and your sons\u2019 wives.", "comment": "\u24d7 Gn 9:9-16; 17:7"}, {"pk": 4027971, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 6, "verse": 19, "text": "You are also to bring into the ark two of all the living creatures, male and female, to keep them alive with you."}, {"pk": 4027972, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 6, "verse": 20, "text": "Two of everything\u2009\u2014\u2009from the birds according to their kinds, from the livestock according to their kinds, and from the animals that crawl on the ground according to their kinds\u2009\u2014\u2009will come to you so that you can keep them alive."}, {"pk": 4027973, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 6, "verse": 21, "text": "Take with you every kind of food that is eaten; gather it as food for you and for them.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4027974, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 6, "verse": 22, "text": "And Noah did this. He did everything that God had commanded him. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Gn 7:5"}, {"pk": 4027975, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 7, "verse": 1, "text": "Then the LORD said to Noah, \u201cEnter the ark, you and all your household, for I have seen that you alone are righteous before me in this generation. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Mt 24:38-39; Lk 17:26-27; Heb 11:7"}, {"pk": 4027976, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 7, "verse": 2, "text": "You are to take with you seven pairs, a male and its female, of all the clean animals, \u24da and two of the animals that are not clean, a male and its female,", "comment": "\u24da Gn 8:20; Lv 11:1-31; Dt 14:3-20"}, {"pk": 4027977, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 7, "verse": 3, "text": "and seven pairs, male and female, of the birds of the sky\u2009\u2014\u2009in order to keep offspring alive throughout the earth."}, {"pk": 4027978, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 7, "verse": 4, "text": "Seven days from now I will make it rain on the earth forty days and forty nights, and every living thing I have made I will wipe off the face of the earth.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4027979, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 7, "verse": 5, "text": "And Noah did everything that the LORD commanded him. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Gn 6:22"}, {"pk": 4027980, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 7, "verse": 6, "text": "Noah was six hundred years old when the flood came and water covered the earth."}, {"pk": 4027981, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 7, "verse": 7, "text": "So Noah, his sons, his wife, and his sons\u2019 wives entered the ark because of the floodwaters."}, {"pk": 4027982, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 7, "verse": 8, "text": "From the clean animals, unclean animals, birds, and every creature that crawls on the ground,"}, {"pk": 4027983, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 7, "verse": 9, "text": "two of each, male and female, came to Noah and entered the ark, just as God had commanded him."}, {"pk": 4027984, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 7, "verse": 10, "text": "Seven days later the floodwaters came on the earth."}, {"pk": 4027985, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 7, "verse": 11, "text": "In the six hundredth year of Noah\u2019s life, in the second month, on the seventeenth day of the month, on that day all the sources of the vast watery depths burst open, \u24dc the floodgates of the sky were opened, \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dc Gn 8:2; Pr 8:28; Am 9:6
\u24dd 2Kg 7:19; Ps 78:23; Is 24:18; Mal 3:10"}, {"pk": 4027986, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 7, "verse": 12, "text": "and the rain fell on the earth forty days and forty nights."}, {"pk": 4027987, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 7, "verse": 13, "text": "On that same day Noah along with his sons Shem, Ham, and Japheth, Noah\u2019s wife, and his three sons\u2019 wives entered the ark with him."}, {"pk": 4027988, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 7, "verse": 14, "text": "They entered it with all the wildlife according to their kinds, all livestock according to their kinds, all the creatures that crawl on the earth according to their kinds, every flying creature\u2009\u2014\u2009all the birds and every winged creature\u2009\u2014\u2009according to their kinds."}, {"pk": 4027989, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 7, "verse": 15, "text": "Two of every creature that has the breath of life in it came to Noah and entered the ark."}, {"pk": 4027990, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 7, "verse": 16, "text": "Those that entered, male and female of every creature, entered just as God had commanded him. Then the LORD shut him in."}, {"pk": 4027991, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 7, "verse": 17, "text": "The flood continued for forty days on the earth; the water increased and lifted up the ark so that it rose above the earth."}, {"pk": 4027992, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 7, "verse": 18, "text": "The water surged and increased greatly on the earth, and the ark floated on the surface of the water."}, {"pk": 4027993, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 7, "verse": 19, "text": "Then the water surged even higher on the earth, and all the high mountains under the whole sky were covered."}, {"pk": 4027994, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 7, "verse": 20, "text": "The mountains were covered as the water surged above them more than twenty feet. [1]", "comment": "[1] Lit surged 15 cubits"}, {"pk": 4027995, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 7, "verse": 21, "text": "Every creature perished\u2009\u2014\u2009those that crawl on the earth, birds, livestock, wildlife, and those that swarm [2] on the earth, as well as all mankind.", "comment": "[2] Lit all the swarming swarms"}, {"pk": 4027996, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 7, "verse": 22, "text": "Everything with the breath of the spirit of life in its nostrils \u24d0 \u2009\u2014\u2009everything on dry land died.", "comment": "\u24d0 Gn 2:7"}, {"pk": 4027997, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 7, "verse": 23, "text": "He wiped out every living thing that was on the face of the earth, from mankind to livestock, to creatures that crawl, to the birds of the sky, and they were wiped off the earth. Only Noah was left, and those that were with him in the ark. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 1Pt 3:20; 2Pt 2:5"}, {"pk": 4027998, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 7, "verse": 24, "text": "And the water surged on the earth 150 days."}, {"pk": 4027999, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 8, "verse": 1, "text": "God remembered Noah, \u24d2 as well as all the wildlife and all the livestock that were with him in the ark. God caused a wind [1] to pass over the earth, \u24d3 and the water began to subside.", "comment": "[1] Or spirit; Gn 1:2
\u24d2 Gn 19:29; Ex 2:24; 1Sm 1:19; Ps 105:42
\u24d3 Ex 14:21; 15:10; Jb 12:15; Ps 29:10; Is 44:27; Nah 1:4"}, {"pk": 4028000, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 8, "verse": 2, "text": "The sources of the watery depths and the floodgates of the sky were closed, and the rain from the sky stopped. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Gn 7:11"}, {"pk": 4028001, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 8, "verse": 3, "text": "The water steadily receded from the earth, and by the end of 150 days the water had decreased significantly. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Gn 7:24"}, {"pk": 4028002, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 8, "verse": 4, "text": "The ark came to rest in the seventh month, on the seventeenth day of the month, on the mountains of Ararat. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 2Kg 19:37; Is 37:38; Jr 51:27"}, {"pk": 4028003, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 8, "verse": 5, "text": "The water continued to recede until the tenth month; in the tenth month, on the first day of the month, the tops of the mountains were visible."}, {"pk": 4028004, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 8, "verse": 6, "text": "After forty days Noah opened the window of the ark that he had made,"}, {"pk": 4028005, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 8, "verse": 7, "text": "and he sent out a raven. It went back and forth until the water had dried up from the earth."}, {"pk": 4028006, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 8, "verse": 8, "text": "Then he sent out a dove to see whether the water on the earth\u2019s surface had gone down,"}, {"pk": 4028007, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 8, "verse": 9, "text": "but the dove found no resting place for its foot. It returned to him in the ark because water covered the surface of the whole earth. He reached out and brought it into the ark to himself."}, {"pk": 4028008, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 8, "verse": 10, "text": "So Noah waited seven more days and sent out the dove from the ark again."}, {"pk": 4028009, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 8, "verse": 11, "text": "When the dove came to him at evening, there was a plucked olive leaf in its beak. So Noah knew that the water on the earth\u2019s surface had gone down."}, {"pk": 4028010, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 8, "verse": 12, "text": "After he had waited another seven days, he sent out the dove, but it did not return to him again."}, {"pk": 4028011, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 8, "verse": 13, "text": "In the six hundred and first year, [2] in the first month, on the first day of the month, the water that had covered the earth was dried up. Then Noah removed the ark\u2019s cover and saw that the surface of the ground was drying.", "comment": "[2] = of Noah\u2019s life"}, {"pk": 4028012, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 8, "verse": 14, "text": "By the twenty-seventh day of the second month, the earth was dry."}, {"pk": 4028013, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 8, "verse": 15, "text": "Then God spoke to Noah,"}, {"pk": 4028014, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 8, "verse": 16, "text": "\u201cCome out of the ark, you, your wife, your sons, and your sons\u2019 wives with you."}, {"pk": 4028015, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 8, "verse": 17, "text": "Bring out all the living creatures [3] that are with you\u2009\u2014\u2009birds, livestock, those that crawl on the earth\u2009\u2014\u2009and they will spread over the earth and be fruitful and multiply on the earth.\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "[3] Lit creatures of all flesh
\u24d7 Gn 1:22,28; 9:1"}, {"pk": 4028016, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 8, "verse": 18, "text": "So Noah, along with his sons, his wife, and his sons\u2019 wives, came out."}, {"pk": 4028017, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 8, "verse": 19, "text": "All the animals, all the creatures that crawl, and all the flying creatures\u2009\u2014\u2009everything that moves on the earth\u2009\u2014\u2009came out of the ark by their families."}, {"pk": 4028018, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 8, "verse": 20, "text": "Then Noah built an altar to the LORD. He took some of every kind of clean animal and every kind of clean bird and offered burnt offerings on the altar."}, {"pk": 4028019, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 8, "verse": 21, "text": "When the LORD smelled the pleasing aroma, \u24d8 he said to himself, \u201cI will never again curse the ground \u24d9 because of human beings, even though the inclination of the human heart is evil from youth onward. \u24da And I will never again strike down every living thing as I have done. \u24db", "comment": "\u24d9 Gn 3:17; 5:29; 6:7; Is 54:9
\u24da Gn 6:5; Ps 51:5; Jr 17:9; Rm 1:21; 3:23; Eph 2:1-3
\u24db Gn 9:11,15
\u24d8 Ex 29:18; Lv 1:9; Ezk 16:19; 20:41; 2Co 2:15; Eph 5:2; Php 4:18"}, {"pk": 4028020, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 8, "verse": 22, "text": "As long as the earth endures,
seedtime and harvest, cold and heat,
summer and winter, and day and night
will not cease.\u201d \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Jr 33:20,25"}, {"pk": 4028021, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 9, "verse": 1, "text": "God blessed Noah and his sons and said to them, \u201cBe fruitful and multiply and fill the earth. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Gn 1:28; 8:17; 9:7; 35:11"}, {"pk": 4028022, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 9, "verse": 2, "text": "The fear and terror of you will be in every living creature on the earth, every bird of the sky, every creature that crawls on the ground, and all the fish of the sea. They are placed under your authority. [1]", "comment": "[1] Lit are given in your hand"}, {"pk": 4028023, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 9, "verse": 3, "text": "Every creature that lives and moves will be food for you; \u24d0 as I gave the green plants, I have given you everything. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d0 Dt 12:15; 1Tm 4:3-4
\u24d1 Gn 1:28-30"}, {"pk": 4028024, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 9, "verse": 4, "text": "However, you must not eat meat with its lifeblood in it. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Lv 3:17; 7:20; 17:10-16; 19:26; Dt 12:16,23; 15:23; 1Sm 14:34; Ac 15:20,29"}, {"pk": 4028025, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 9, "verse": 5, "text": "And I will require a penalty for your lifeblood; [2] I will require it from any animal \u24d3 and from any human; if someone murders a fellow human, I will require that person\u2019s life. [3] \u24d4", "comment": "[3] Lit any human; from the hand of a man his brother I will seek the life of the human.
[2] Lit And your blood belonging to your life I will seek
\u24d3 Ex 21:28
\u24d4 Gn 4:2,8"}, {"pk": 4028026, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 9, "verse": 6, "text": "Whoever sheds human blood,
by humans his blood will be shed, \u24d5
for God made humans in his image. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Gn 1:26-27
\u24d5 Ex 21:12-14; Lv 24:17; Nm 35:33; Mt 26:52"}, {"pk": 4028027, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 9, "verse": 7, "text": "But you, be fruitful and multiply; spread out over the earth and multiply on it.\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Gn 1:28"}, {"pk": 4028028, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 9, "verse": 8, "text": "Then God said to Noah and his sons with him,"}, {"pk": 4028029, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 9, "verse": 9, "text": "\u201cUnderstand that I am establishing my covenant \u24d8 with you and your descendants after you,", "comment": "\u24d8 Gn 6:18; 8:22; 17:2; Ex 6:4; 19:5; Lv 26:9"}, {"pk": 4028030, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 9, "verse": 10, "text": "and with every living creature that is with you\u2009\u2014\u2009birds, livestock, and all wildlife of the earth that are with you\u2009\u2014\u2009all the animals of the earth that came out of the ark."}, {"pk": 4028031, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 9, "verse": 11, "text": "I establish my covenant with you that never again will every creature be wiped out by floodwaters; there will never again be a flood to destroy the earth.\u201d \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Is 54:9-10"}, {"pk": 4028032, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 9, "verse": 12, "text": "And God said, \u201cThis is the sign of the covenant \u24da I am making between me and you and every living creature with you, a covenant for all future generations:", "comment": "\u24da Gn 17:11"}, {"pk": 4028033, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 9, "verse": 13, "text": "I have placed my bow in the clouds, \u24db and it will be a sign of the covenant between me and the earth.", "comment": "\u24db Ezk 1:28; Rv 4:3; 10:1"}, {"pk": 4028034, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 9, "verse": 14, "text": "Whenever I form clouds over the earth and the bow appears in the clouds,"}, {"pk": 4028035, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 9, "verse": 15, "text": "I will remember my covenant \u24dc between me and you and all the living creatures: [4] water will never again become a flood to destroy every creature.", "comment": "\u24dc Lv 26:42,45; Dt 7:9; 1Kg 8:23; Ezk 16:60
[4] Lit and creatures of all flesh"}, {"pk": 4028036, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 9, "verse": 16, "text": "The bow will be in the clouds, and I will look at it and remember the permanent covenant \u24dd between God and all the living creatures [5] on earth.\u201d", "comment": "\u24dd Gn 17:13; 2Sm 23:5; 1Ch 16:17; Is 24:5
[5] Lit creatures of all flesh"}, {"pk": 4028037, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 9, "verse": 17, "text": "God said to Noah, \u201cThis is the sign of the covenant that I have established between me and every creature on earth.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028038, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 9, "verse": 18, "text": "Noah\u2019s sons who came out of the ark were Shem, Ham, and Japheth. Ham was the father of Canaan."}, {"pk": 4028039, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 9, "verse": 19, "text": "These three were Noah\u2019s sons, and from them the whole earth was populated. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Gn 9:1,7; 10:32; 1Ch 1:4"}, {"pk": 4028040, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 9, "verse": 20, "text": "Noah, as a man of the soil, began by planting [6] a vineyard.", "comment": "[6] Or Noah began to be a farmer and planted"}, {"pk": 4028041, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 9, "verse": 21, "text": "He drank some of the wine, became drunk, and uncovered himself inside his tent."}, {"pk": 4028042, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 9, "verse": 22, "text": "Ham, the father of Canaan, saw his father naked and told his two brothers outside. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Lm 4:21; Hab 2:15"}, {"pk": 4028043, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 9, "verse": 23, "text": "Then Shem and Japheth took a cloak and placed it over both their shoulders, and walking backward, they covered their father\u2019s nakedness. Their faces were turned away, and they did not see their father naked."}, {"pk": 4028044, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 9, "verse": 24, "text": "When Noah awoke from his drinking and learned what his youngest son had done to him,"}, {"pk": 4028045, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 9, "verse": 25, "text": "he said: Canaan is cursed. \u24d2
He will be the lowest of slaves to his brothers. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d2 Dt 27:16
\u24d3 Jos 9:23; Jdg 1:28; 1Kg 9:20-21"}, {"pk": 4028046, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 9, "verse": 26, "text": "He also said: Blessed be the LORD, the God of Shem;
Let Canaan be [7] Shem\u2019s slave.
", "comment": "[7] As a wish or prayer; others interpret the verbs in vv. 26-27 as prophecy: Canaan will be..."}, {"pk": 4028047, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 9, "verse": 27, "text": "Let God extend Japheth; [8]
let Japheth dwell in the tents of Shem;
let Canaan be Shem\u2019s slave.
", "comment": "[8] In Hb, the name Japheth sounds like the word \u201cextend.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028048, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 9, "verse": 28, "text": "Now Noah lived 350 years after the flood."}, {"pk": 4028049, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 9, "verse": 29, "text": "So Noah\u2019s life lasted 950 years; then he died."}, {"pk": 4028050, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 10, "verse": 1, "text": "These are the family records \u24d4 of Noah\u2019s sons, Shem, Ham, and Japheth. They also had sons after the flood.", "comment": "\u24d4 Gn 2:4"}, {"pk": 4028051, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 10, "verse": 2, "text": "Japheth\u2019s sons: \u24d5 Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras.", "comment": "\u24d5 1Ch 1:5-7; Ezk 38:1-6"}, {"pk": 4028052, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 10, "verse": 3, "text": "Gomer\u2019s sons: Ashkenaz, Riphath, and Togarmah."}, {"pk": 4028053, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 10, "verse": 4, "text": "And Javan\u2019s sons: Elishah, Tarshish, \u24d6 Kittim, and Dodanim. [1]", "comment": "\u24d6 1Kg 10:22; Is 2:16
[1] Some Hb mss, Sam, LXX read Rodanim; 1Ch 1:7"}, {"pk": 4028054, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 10, "verse": 5, "text": "From these descendants, the peoples of the coasts and islands spread out into their lands according to their clans in their nations, each with its own language."}, {"pk": 4028055, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 10, "verse": 6, "text": "Ham\u2019s sons: \u24d7 Cush, Mizraim, Put, and Canaan.", "comment": "\u24d7 1Ch 1:8-10"}, {"pk": 4028056, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 10, "verse": 7, "text": "Cush\u2019s sons: Seba, Havilah, Sabtah, Raamah, and Sabteca. And Raamah\u2019s sons: Sheba and Dedan."}, {"pk": 4028057, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 10, "verse": 8, "text": "Cush fathered Nimrod, who began to be powerful in the land."}, {"pk": 4028058, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 10, "verse": 9, "text": "He was a powerful hunter in the sight of the LORD. That is why it is said, \u201cLike Nimrod, a powerful hunter in the sight of the LORD.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028059, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 10, "verse": 10, "text": "His kingdom started with Babylon, \u24d8 Erech, [2] Accad, [3] and Calneh, [4] in the land of Shinar. [5] \u24d9", "comment": "[4] Or and all of them
[5] Or in Babylonia
\u24d9 Gn 11:2; 14:1
[3] Or Akkad
\u24d8 Gn 11:9
[2] Or Uruk"}, {"pk": 4028060, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 10, "verse": 11, "text": "From that land he went to Assyria \u24da and built Nineveh, Rehoboth-ir, Calah,", "comment": "\u24da Mc 5:6"}, {"pk": 4028061, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 10, "verse": 12, "text": "and Resen, between Nineveh and the great city Calah."}, {"pk": 4028062, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 10, "verse": 13, "text": "Mizraim [6] \u24db fathered the people of Lud, Anam, Lehab, Naphtuh,", "comment": "[6] = Egypt
\u24db 1Ch 1:11-16"}, {"pk": 4028063, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 10, "verse": 14, "text": "Pathrus, Casluh (the Philistines came from them), and Caphtor. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Jr 47:4; Am 9:7"}, {"pk": 4028064, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 10, "verse": 15, "text": "Canaan fathered Sidon his firstborn and Heth,"}, {"pk": 4028065, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 10, "verse": 16, "text": "as well as the Jebusites, the Amorites, the Girgashites, \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Gn 15:19-21"}, {"pk": 4028066, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 10, "verse": 17, "text": "the Hivites, the Arkites, the Sinites,"}, {"pk": 4028067, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 10, "verse": 18, "text": "the Arvadites, the Zemarites, and the Hamathites. Afterward the Canaanite clans scattered."}, {"pk": 4028068, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 10, "verse": 19, "text": "The Canaanite border went from Sidon going toward Gerar as far as Gaza, and going toward Sodom, Gomorrah, Admah, and Zeboiim as far as Lasha."}, {"pk": 4028069, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 10, "verse": 20, "text": "These are Ham\u2019s sons by their clans, according to their languages, in their lands and their nations."}, {"pk": 4028070, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 10, "verse": 21, "text": "And Shem, Japheth\u2019s older brother, also had sons. Shem was the father of all the sons of Eber. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Gn 11:13-14"}, {"pk": 4028071, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 10, "verse": 22, "text": "Shem\u2019s sons \u24d1 were Elam, Asshur, Arpachshad, Lud, and Aram.", "comment": "\u24d1 1Ch 1:17-23"}, {"pk": 4028072, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 10, "verse": 23, "text": "Aram\u2019s sons: Uz, Hul, Gether, and Mash."}, {"pk": 4028073, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 10, "verse": 24, "text": "Arpachshad fathered [7] Shelah, \u24d2 and Shelah fathered Eber.", "comment": "\u24d2 Gn 11:12; Lk 3:35
[7] LXX reads fathered Cainan, and Cainan fathered; Gn 11:12-13; Lk 3:35-36"}, {"pk": 4028074, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 10, "verse": 25, "text": "Eber had two sons. One was named Peleg, [8] for during his days the earth was divided; \u24d3 his brother was named Joktan.", "comment": "\u24d3 Gn 11:8; Ps 55:9
[8] = Division"}, {"pk": 4028075, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 10, "verse": 26, "text": "And Joktan fathered Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah,"}, {"pk": 4028076, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 10, "verse": 27, "text": "Hadoram, Uzal, Diklah,"}, {"pk": 4028077, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 10, "verse": 28, "text": "Obal, Abimael, Sheba,"}, {"pk": 4028078, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 10, "verse": 29, "text": "Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab. All these were Joktan\u2019s sons."}, {"pk": 4028079, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 10, "verse": 30, "text": "Their settlements extended from Mesha to Sephar, the eastern hill country."}, {"pk": 4028080, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 10, "verse": 31, "text": "These are Shem\u2019s sons by their clans, according to their languages, in their lands and their nations."}, {"pk": 4028081, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 10, "verse": 32, "text": "These are the clans of Noah\u2019s sons, according to their family records, in their nations. The nations on earth spread out from these after the flood. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Gn 9:19"}, {"pk": 4028082, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 11, "verse": 1, "text": "The whole earth had the same language and vocabulary. [1]", "comment": "[1] Lit one lip and the same words"}, {"pk": 4028083, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 11, "verse": 2, "text": "As people [2] migrated from the east, [3] they found a valley in the land of Shinar and settled there. \u24d5", "comment": "[3] Or migrated eastward
[2] Lit they
\u24d5 Gn 10:10; 14:1; Dn 1:2"}, {"pk": 4028084, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 11, "verse": 3, "text": "They said to each other, \u201cCome, let us make oven-fired bricks.\u201d (They used brick for stone and asphalt \u24d6 for mortar.)", "comment": "\u24d6 Gn 14:10; Ex 2:3"}, {"pk": 4028085, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 11, "verse": 4, "text": "And they said, \u201cCome, let us build ourselves a city and a tower with its top in the sky. \u24d7 Let us make a name for ourselves; otherwise, we will be scattered throughout the earth.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d7 Dt 1:28; 9:1; Ps 107:26"}, {"pk": 4028086, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 11, "verse": 5, "text": "Then the LORD came down \u24d8 to look over the city and the tower that the humans [4] were building.", "comment": "[4] Or the descendants of Adam
\u24d8 Gn 18:21; Ex 3:8; 19:11,18,20"}, {"pk": 4028087, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 11, "verse": 6, "text": "The LORD said, \u201cIf they have begun to do this as one people all having the same language, then nothing they plan to do will be impossible for them."}, {"pk": 4028088, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 11, "verse": 7, "text": "Come, let\u2019s go down there and confuse their language so that they will not understand one another\u2019s speech.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028089, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 11, "verse": 8, "text": "So from there the LORD scattered them throughout the earth, \u24d9 and they stopped building the city.", "comment": "\u24d9 Gn 11:4; Ps 92:9; Lk 1:51"}, {"pk": 4028090, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 11, "verse": 9, "text": "Therefore it is called Babylon, [5] [6] \u24da for there the LORD confused the language of the whole earth, and from there the LORD scattered them throughout the earth.", "comment": "[5] Hb Babel
[6] In Hb, the name for \u201cBabylon,\u201d babel sounds like the word for \u201cconfuse,\u201d balal.
\u24da Gn 10:10"}, {"pk": 4028091, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 11, "verse": 10, "text": "These are the family records \u24db of Shem. Shem lived 100 years and fathered Arpachshad two years after the flood.", "comment": "\u24db Gn 2:4; 11:27"}, {"pk": 4028092, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 11, "verse": 11, "text": "After he fathered Arpachshad, Shem lived 500 years and fathered other sons and daughters."}, {"pk": 4028093, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 11, "verse": 12, "text": "Arpachshad lived 35 years [7] and fathered Shelah.", "comment": "[7] LXX reads years and fathered Cainan.13After he fathered Cainan, Arpachshad lived 430 years and fathered other sons and daughters, and he died. Cainan lived 130 years and fathered Shelah. After he fathered Shelah, Cainan lived 330 years and fathered other sons and daughters, and he died; Gn 10:24; Lk 3:35-36"}, {"pk": 4028094, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 11, "verse": 13, "text": "After he fathered Shelah, Arpachshad lived 403 years and fathered other sons and daughters."}, {"pk": 4028095, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 11, "verse": 14, "text": "Shelah lived 30 years and fathered Eber."}, {"pk": 4028096, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 11, "verse": 15, "text": "After he fathered Eber, Shelah lived 403 years and fathered other sons and daughters."}, {"pk": 4028097, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 11, "verse": 16, "text": "Eber lived 34 years and fathered Peleg."}, {"pk": 4028098, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 11, "verse": 17, "text": "After he fathered Peleg, Eber lived 430 years and fathered other sons and daughters."}, {"pk": 4028099, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 11, "verse": 18, "text": "Peleg lived 30 years and fathered Reu."}, {"pk": 4028100, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 11, "verse": 19, "text": "After he fathered Reu, Peleg lived 209 years and fathered other sons and daughters."}, {"pk": 4028101, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 11, "verse": 20, "text": "Reu lived 32 years and fathered Serug."}, {"pk": 4028102, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 11, "verse": 21, "text": "After he fathered Serug, Reu lived 207 years and fathered other sons and daughters."}, {"pk": 4028103, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 11, "verse": 22, "text": "Serug lived 30 years and fathered Nahor."}, {"pk": 4028104, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 11, "verse": 23, "text": "After he fathered Nahor, Serug lived 200 years and fathered other sons and daughters."}, {"pk": 4028105, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 11, "verse": 24, "text": "Nahor lived 29 years and fathered Terah. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Jos 24:2"}, {"pk": 4028106, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 11, "verse": 25, "text": "After he fathered Terah, Nahor lived 119 years and fathered other sons and daughters."}, {"pk": 4028107, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 11, "verse": 26, "text": "Terah lived 70 years and fathered Abram, Nahor, and Haran."}, {"pk": 4028108, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 11, "verse": 27, "text": "These are the family records of Terah. Terah fathered Abram, Nahor, and Haran, and Haran fathered Lot."}, {"pk": 4028109, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 11, "verse": 28, "text": "Haran died in his native land, in Ur of the Chaldeans, during his father Terah\u2019s lifetime."}, {"pk": 4028110, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 11, "verse": 29, "text": "Abram and Nahor took wives: Abram\u2019s wife was named Sarai, \u24dd and Nahor\u2019s wife was named Milcah. \u24d0 She was the daughter of Haran, the father of both Milcah and Iscah.", "comment": "\u24d0 Gn 22:20,23; 24:15
\u24dd Gn 17:15; 20:12"}, {"pk": 4028111, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 11, "verse": 30, "text": "Sarai was unable to conceive; \u24d1 she did not have a child.", "comment": "\u24d1 Gn 25:21; 29:31; Ex 23:26; Jdg 13:2-3; 1Sm 2:5; Jb 24:21; Is 54:1; Lk 1:36; 23:29; Gl 4:27; Heb 11:11"}, {"pk": 4028112, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 11, "verse": 31, "text": "Terah took his son Abram, his grandson Lot (Haran\u2019s son), and his daughter-in-law Sarai, his son Abram\u2019s wife, and they set out together from Ur of the Chaldeans \u24d2 to go to the land of Canaan. But when they came to Haran, they settled there.", "comment": "\u24d2 Gn 15:7; Neh 9:7; Ac 7:4"}, {"pk": 4028113, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 11, "verse": 32, "text": "Terah lived 205 years and died in Haran."}, {"pk": 4028114, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 12, "verse": 1, "text": "The LORD said to Abram: Go out from your land,
your relatives,
and your father\u2019s house
to the land that I will show you. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Gn 15:7; Ac 7:3; Heb 11:8"}, {"pk": 4028115, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 12, "verse": 2, "text": "I will make you into a great nation, \u24d4
I will bless you, \u24d5
I will make your name great,
and you will be a blessing. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d5 Gn 22:17
\u24d6 Zch 8:13
\u24d4 Gn 17:4-6; 18:18; 46:3; Dt 26:5"}, {"pk": 4028116, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 12, "verse": 3, "text": "I will bless those who bless you,
I will curse anyone who treats you with contempt, \u24d7
and all the peoples [1] on earth
will be blessed [2] through you. [3] \u24d8
", "comment": "[3] Or will bless themselves by you
\u24d7 Gn 27:29; Nm 24:9
[1] Lit clans
[2] Or will find blessing
\u24d8 Gn 18:18; 26:4; 28:14; Ac 3:25; Gl 3:8"}, {"pk": 4028117, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 12, "verse": 4, "text": "So Abram went, as the LORD had told him, and Lot went with him. Abram was seventy-five years old when he left Haran. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Gn 11:27,31"}, {"pk": 4028118, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 12, "verse": 5, "text": "He took his wife Sarai, his nephew Lot, all the possessions they had accumulated, and the people they had acquired in Haran, and they set out for the land of Canaan. When they came to the land of Canaan,"}, {"pk": 4028119, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 12, "verse": 6, "text": "Abram passed through the land to the site of Shechem, \u24da at the oak of Moreh. (At that time the Canaanites were in the land.)", "comment": "\u24da Gn 35:4; Dt 11:30; Heb 11:9"}, {"pk": 4028120, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 12, "verse": 7, "text": "The LORD appeared to Abram and said, \u201cTo your offspring \u24db I will give this land.\u201d So he built an altar there to the LORD who had appeared to him.", "comment": "\u24db Gn 13:15; Ex 33:1; Ps 105:9-12; Ac 7:5; Gl 3:16"}, {"pk": 4028121, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 12, "verse": 8, "text": "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 the LORD there, and he called on the name of the LORD. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Gn 4:26; 21:33"}, {"pk": 4028122, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 12, "verse": 9, "text": "Then Abram journeyed by stages to the Negev."}, {"pk": 4028123, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 12, "verse": 10, "text": "There was a famine in the land, \u24dd so Abram went down to Egypt to stay there for a while because the famine in the land was severe.", "comment": "\u24dd Gn 26:1; 43:1"}, {"pk": 4028124, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 12, "verse": 11, "text": "When he was about to enter Egypt, he said to his wife Sarai, \u201cLook, I know what a beautiful woman you are."}, {"pk": 4028125, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 12, "verse": 12, "text": "When the Egyptians see you, they will say, \u2018This is his wife.\u2019 They will kill me but let you live. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Gn 20:1-18; 26:6-11"}, {"pk": 4028126, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 12, "verse": 13, "text": "Please say you\u2019re my sister so it will go well for me because of you, and my life will be spared on your account.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028127, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 12, "verse": 14, "text": "When Abram entered Egypt, the Egyptians saw that the woman was very beautiful."}, {"pk": 4028128, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 12, "verse": 15, "text": "Pharaoh\u2019s officials saw her and praised her to Pharaoh, so the woman was taken to Pharaoh\u2019s household."}, {"pk": 4028129, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 12, "verse": 16, "text": "He treated Abram well because of her, and Abram acquired flocks and herds, male and female donkeys, male and female slaves, and camels."}, {"pk": 4028130, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 12, "verse": 17, "text": "But the LORD struck Pharaoh and his household with severe plagues because of Abram\u2019s wife Sarai. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Gn 20:18; 1Ch 16:21; Ps 105:14"}, {"pk": 4028131, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 12, "verse": 18, "text": "So Pharaoh sent for Abram and said, \u201cWhat have you done to me? Why didn\u2019t you tell me she was your wife?"}, {"pk": 4028132, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 12, "verse": 19, "text": "Why did you say, \u2018She\u2019s my sister,\u2019 so that I took her as my wife? Now, here is your wife. Take her and go!\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028133, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 12, "verse": 20, "text": "Then Pharaoh gave his men orders about him, and they sent him away with his wife and all he had."}, {"pk": 4028134, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 13, "verse": 1, "text": "Abram went up from Egypt to the Negev \u24d2 \u2009\u2014\u2009he, his wife, and all he had, and Lot with him.", "comment": "\u24d2 Gn 12:9"}, {"pk": 4028135, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 13, "verse": 2, "text": "Abram was very rich in livestock, silver, and gold."}, {"pk": 4028136, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 13, "verse": 3, "text": "He went by stages from the Negev to Bethel, to the place between Bethel and Ai where his tent had formerly been,"}, {"pk": 4028137, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 13, "verse": 4, "text": "to the site where he had built the altar. And Abram called on the name of the LORD there. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Gn 12:7,8"}, {"pk": 4028138, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 13, "verse": 5, "text": "Now Lot, who was traveling with Abram, also had flocks, herds, and tents."}, {"pk": 4028139, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 13, "verse": 6, "text": "But the land was unable to support them as long as they stayed together, for they had so many possessions that they could not stay together, \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Gn 36:7"}, {"pk": 4028140, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 13, "verse": 7, "text": "and there was quarreling between the herdsmen of Abram\u2019s livestock and the herdsmen of Lot\u2019s livestock. \u24d5 (At that time the Canaanites and the Perizzites were living in the land.) \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Gn 12:6; 15:20-21
\u24d5 Gn 26:20"}, {"pk": 4028141, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 13, "verse": 8, "text": "So Abram said to Lot, \u201cPlease, let\u2019s not have quarreling between you and me, or between your herdsmen and my herdsmen, since we are relatives. [1]", "comment": "[1] Lit brothers"}, {"pk": 4028142, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 13, "verse": 9, "text": "Isn\u2019t the whole land before you? Separate from me: if you go to the left, I will go to the right; if you go to the right, I will go to the left.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028143, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 13, "verse": 10, "text": "Lot looked out and saw that the entire plain [2] of the Jordan \u24d7 as far as [3] Zoar \u24d8 was well watered everywhere like the LORD\u2019s garden \u24d9 and the land of Egypt. (This was before the LORD destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah.) \u24da", "comment": "\u24d8 Gn 14:2,8; Dt 34:3
\u24d9 Gn 2:8-10
\u24da Gn 19:24-25
[3] Lit Jordan as you go to
[2] Lit circle; i.e., probably the large round plain where the Jordan River empties into the Dead Sea, also in v. 11
\u24d7 Gn 19:17-29"}, {"pk": 4028144, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 13, "verse": 11, "text": "So Lot chose the entire plain of the Jordan for himself. Then Lot journeyed eastward, and they separated from each other."}, {"pk": 4028145, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 13, "verse": 12, "text": "Abram lived in the land of Canaan, but Lot lived in the cities on the plain and set up his tent near Sodom."}, {"pk": 4028146, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 13, "verse": 13, "text": "(Now the men of Sodom were evil, sinning immensely [4] against the LORD.) \u24db", "comment": "[4] Lit evil and sinful
\u24db Gn 18:20; Ezk 16:49; 2Pt 2:7-8"}, {"pk": 4028147, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 13, "verse": 14, "text": "After Lot had separated from him, the LORD said to Abram, \u201cLook from the place where you are. Look north and south, east and west, \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Gn 28:14"}, {"pk": 4028148, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 13, "verse": 15, "text": "for I will give you and your offspring forever all the land that you see. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Gn 12:7; 15:18; 17:8; 24:7; 26:4; 28:13; 35:12; Dt 34:4; 2Ch 20:7; Ac 7:5"}, {"pk": 4028149, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 13, "verse": 16, "text": "I will make your offspring like the dust of the earth, \u24d0 so that if anyone could count the dust of the earth, then your offspring could be counted.", "comment": "\u24d0 Gn 16:10; 28:14; Nm 23:10"}, {"pk": 4028150, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 13, "verse": 17, "text": "Get up and walk around the land, through its length and width, for I will give it to you.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028151, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 13, "verse": 18, "text": "So Abram moved his tent and went to live near the oaks of Mamre at Hebron, \u24d1 where he built an altar to the LORD.", "comment": "\u24d1 Gn 14:13; 18:1; 23:17-19"}, {"pk": 4028152, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 14, "verse": 1, "text": "In those days King Amraphel of Shinar, \u24d2 King Arioch of Ellasar, King Chedorlaomer of Elam, \u24d3 and King Tidal of Goiim [1]", "comment": "\u24d2 Gn 10:10; 11:2
\u24d3 Gn 10:22; Is 11:11; Dn 8:2
[1] Or nations"}, {"pk": 4028153, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 14, "verse": 2, "text": "waged war against King Bera of Sodom, King Birsha of Gomorrah, King Shinab of Admah, and King Shemeber of Zeboiim, \u24d4 as well as the king of Bela (that is, Zoar \u24d5).", "comment": "\u24d4 Hs 11:8
\u24d5 Gn 19:22-23"}, {"pk": 4028154, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 14, "verse": 3, "text": "All of these came as allies to the Siddim Valley (that is, the Dead Sea \u24d6).", "comment": "\u24d6 Nm 34:12; Dt 3:17; Jos 3:16"}, {"pk": 4028155, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 14, "verse": 4, "text": "They were subject to Chedorlaomer for twelve years, but in the thirteenth year they rebelled."}, {"pk": 4028156, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 14, "verse": 5, "text": "In the fourteenth year Chedorlaomer and the kings who were with him came and defeated the Rephaim \u24d7 in Ashteroth-karnaim, the Zuzim in Ham, \u24d8 the Emim in Shaveh-kiriathaim,", "comment": "\u24d8 Dt 1:4; Jos 9:10
\u24d7 Gn 15:20; Dt 2:11,20-21; 3:11,13; Jos 12:4"}, {"pk": 4028157, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 14, "verse": 6, "text": "and the Horites \u24d9 in the mountains of Seir, as far as El-paran \u24da by the wilderness.", "comment": "\u24d9 Gn 36:20; Dt 2:12,22
\u24da Gn 21:21; Nm 10:12"}, {"pk": 4028158, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 14, "verse": 7, "text": "Then they came back to invade En-mishpat (that is, Kadesh \u24db), and they defeated the whole territory of the Amalekites, as well as the Amorites who lived in Hazazon-tamar. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24db Nm 13:26
\u24dc 2Ch 20:2"}, {"pk": 4028159, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 14, "verse": 8, "text": "Then the king of Sodom, the king of Gomorrah, the king of Admah, the king of Zeboiim, and the king of Bela (that is, Zoar) went out and lined up for battle in the Siddim Valley"}, {"pk": 4028160, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 14, "verse": 9, "text": "against King Chedorlaomer of Elam, King Tidal of Goiim, King Amraphel of Shinar, and King Arioch of Ellasar\u2009\u2014\u2009four kings against five."}, {"pk": 4028161, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 14, "verse": 10, "text": "Now the Siddim Valley contained many asphalt pits, and as the kings of Sodom and Gomorrah fled, some fell into them, [2] but the rest fled to the mountains. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Gn 19:17
[2] Sam, LXX; MT reads fell there"}, {"pk": 4028162, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 14, "verse": 11, "text": "The four kings took all the goods of Sodom and Gomorrah and all their food and went on."}, {"pk": 4028163, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 14, "verse": 12, "text": "They also took Abram\u2019s nephew Lot and his possessions, for he was living in Sodom, \u24d0 and they went on.", "comment": "\u24d0 Gn 13:12"}, {"pk": 4028164, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 14, "verse": 13, "text": "One of the survivors came and told Abram the Hebrew, \u24d1 who lived near the oaks belonging to Mamre the Amorite, the brother of Eshcol and the brother of Aner. They were bound by a treaty with [3] Abram.", "comment": "\u24d1 Gn 39:14; 40:15
[3] Lit were possessors of a covenant of"}, {"pk": 4028165, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 14, "verse": 14, "text": "When Abram heard that his relative had been taken prisoner, he assembled [4] his 318 trained men, born in his household, \u24d2 and they went in pursuit as far as Dan. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Dt 34:1; Jdg 18:29; 1Kg 15:20
[4] Sam; MT reads poured out
\u24d2 Gn 12:5; 15:3; 17:27; Ec 2:7"}, {"pk": 4028166, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 14, "verse": 15, "text": "And he and his servants deployed against them by night, defeated them, and pursued them as far as Hobah to the north of Damascus."}, {"pk": 4028167, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 14, "verse": 16, "text": "He brought back all the goods and also his relative Lot and his goods, as well as the women and the other people."}, {"pk": 4028168, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 14, "verse": 17, "text": "After Abram returned from defeating Chedorlaomer and the kings who were with him, the king of Sodom went out to meet him in the Shaveh Valley (that is, the King\u2019s Valley \u24d4).", "comment": "\u24d4 2Sm 18:18"}, {"pk": 4028169, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 14, "verse": 18, "text": "Melchizedek, king of Salem, [5] \u24d5 brought out bread and wine; he was a priest to God Most High. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 57:2
[5] = Jerusalem
\u24d5 Ps 110:4; Heb 5:6; 7:1"}, {"pk": 4028170, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 14, "verse": 19, "text": "He blessed him and said: Abram is blessed by God Most High,
Creator [6] of heaven and earth,
", "comment": "[6] Or Possessor"}, {"pk": 4028171, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 14, "verse": 20, "text": "and blessed be God Most High
who has handed over your enemies to you.
And Abram gave him a tenth of everything. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Heb 7:4"}, {"pk": 4028172, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 14, "verse": 21, "text": "Then the king of Sodom said to Abram, \u201cGive me the people, but take the possessions for yourself.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028173, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 14, "verse": 22, "text": "But Abram said to the king of Sodom, \u201cI have raised my hand in an oath to the LORD, God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth,"}, {"pk": 4028174, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 14, "verse": 23, "text": "that I will not take a thread or sandal strap or anything that belongs to you, so you can never say, \u2018I made Abram rich.\u2019"}, {"pk": 4028175, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 14, "verse": 24, "text": "I will take nothing [7] except what the servants have eaten. But as for the share of the men who came with me\u2009\u2014\u2009Aner, Eshcol, and Mamre\u2009\u2014\u2009they can take their share.\u201d", "comment": "[7] Lit nothing to me"}, {"pk": 4028176, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 15, "verse": 1, "text": "After these events, the word of the LORD came \u24d8 to Abram in a vision: Do not be afraid, \u24d9 Abram.
I am your shield; \u24da
your reward will be very great.", "comment": "\u24da Dt 33:29; 2Sm 22:3,31; Ps 3:3; 7:10
\u24d8 1Sm 15:10; 2Sm 7:4; 1Kg 6:11; Is 38:4; Jr 1:2
\u24d9 Gn 26:24; Is 41:10; Jr 30:10; Lk 1:13,30"}, {"pk": 4028177, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 15, "verse": 2, "text": "But Abram said, \u201cLord GOD, what can you give me, since I am childless and the heir of my house is Eliezer of Damascus?\u201d [1]", "comment": "[1] Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4028178, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 15, "verse": 3, "text": "Abram continued, \u201cLook, you have given me no offspring, so a slave born in [2] my house will be my heir.\u201d", "comment": "[2] Lit a son of"}, {"pk": 4028179, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 15, "verse": 4, "text": "Now the word of the LORD came to him: \u201cThis one will not be your heir; instead, one who comes from your own body [3] will be your heir.\u201d", "comment": "[3] Lit loins"}, {"pk": 4028180, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 15, "verse": 5, "text": "He took him outside and said, \u201cLook at the sky and count the stars, if you are able to count them.\u201d Then he said to him, \u201cYour offspring will be that numerous.\u201d \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Gn 22:17; 26:4; Ex 32:13; Dt 1:10; 10:22; 1Ch 27:23; Rm 4:18; Heb 11:12"}, {"pk": 4028181, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 15, "verse": 6, "text": "Abram believed the LORD, and he credited it to him as righteousness. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Rm 4:3,9,22; Gl 3:6; Jms 2:23"}, {"pk": 4028182, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 15, "verse": 7, "text": "He also said to him, \u201cI am the LORD who brought you from Ur of the Chaldeans to give you this land to possess.\u201d \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Gn 11:31; 12:1; Neh 9:7-8; Ac 7:2-4"}, {"pk": 4028183, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 15, "verse": 8, "text": "But he said, \u201cLord GOD, how can I know \u24d0 that I will possess it?\u201d", "comment": "\u24d0 Jdg 6:17; 2Kg 20:8; Ps 86:17; Is 7:11-13; Lk 1:18"}, {"pk": 4028184, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 15, "verse": 9, "text": "He said to him, \u201cBring me a three-year-old cow, a three-year-old female goat, a three-year-old ram, a turtledove, and a young pigeon.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028185, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 15, "verse": 10, "text": "So he brought all these to him, cut them in half, and laid the pieces opposite each other, but he did not cut the birds \u24d1 in half.", "comment": "\u24d1 Lv 1:17"}, {"pk": 4028186, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 15, "verse": 11, "text": "Birds of prey came down on the carcasses, but Abram drove them away."}, {"pk": 4028187, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 15, "verse": 12, "text": "As the sun was setting, a deep sleep \u24d2 came over Abram, and suddenly great terror and darkness descended on him.", "comment": "\u24d2 Gn 2:21"}, {"pk": 4028188, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 15, "verse": 13, "text": "Then the LORD said to Abram, \u24d3 \u201cKnow this for certain: Your offspring will be resident aliens \u24d4 for four hundred years \u24d5 in a land that does not belong to them and will be enslaved and oppressed. [4]", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 12:40; Gl 3:17
\u24d3 Ac 7:6-7
[4] Lit will serve them and they will oppress them
\u24d4 Ex 22:21; 23:9"}, {"pk": 4028189, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 15, "verse": 14, "text": "However, I will judge the nation they serve, \u24d6 and afterward they will go out with many possessions. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Ex 3:22
\u24d6 Ex 6:6; 7:4; 12:12"}, {"pk": 4028190, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 15, "verse": 15, "text": "But you will go to your fathers in peace and be buried at a good old age. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Gn 25:8; 47:30"}, {"pk": 4028191, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 15, "verse": 16, "text": "In the fourth generation they will return here, for the iniquity of the Amorites has not yet reached its full measure.\u201d [5] \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Lv 18:24-28; Dn 8:23; Mt 23:32; 1Th 2:16
[5] Lit Amorites is not yet complete"}, {"pk": 4028192, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 15, "verse": 17, "text": "When the sun had set and it was dark, a smoking fire pot and a flaming torch appeared and passed between the divided animals."}, {"pk": 4028193, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 15, "verse": 18, "text": "On that day the LORD made a covenant with Abram, saying, \u201cI give this land to your offspring, \u24da from the Brook of Egypt \u24db to the great river, the Euphrates River:", "comment": "\u24db Ex 23:31; Nm 34:1-15; Dt 1:7-8; 2Kg 24:7
\u24da Gn 12:7; 13:15; 17:8; 24:7; 26:4; Nm 34:2; Dt 34:4; Jos 21:43; Neh 9:8; Ac 7:5"}, {"pk": 4028194, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 15, "verse": 19, "text": "the land of the Kenites, Kenizzites, Kadmonites,"}, {"pk": 4028195, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 15, "verse": 20, "text": "Hethites, Perizzites, Rephaim,"}, {"pk": 4028196, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 15, "verse": 21, "text": "Amorites, Canaanites, Girgashites, and Jebusites.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028197, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 16, "verse": 1, "text": "Abram\u2019s wife Sarai had not borne any children for him, but she owned an Egyptian slave named Hagar."}, {"pk": 4028198, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 16, "verse": 2, "text": "Sarai said to Abram, \u201cSince the LORD has prevented me from bearing children, go to my slave; perhaps through her I can build a family.\u201d And Abram agreed to what Sarai said. [1]", "comment": "[1] Lit Abram listened to the voice of Sarai"}, {"pk": 4028199, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 16, "verse": 3, "text": "So Abram\u2019s wife Sarai took Hagar, her Egyptian slave, and gave her to her husband Abram as a wife for him. This happened after Abram had lived in the land of Canaan ten years."}, {"pk": 4028200, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 16, "verse": 4, "text": "He slept with [2] Hagar, and she became pregnant. When she saw that she was pregnant, her mistress became contemptible to her.", "comment": "[2] Lit He came to"}, {"pk": 4028201, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 16, "verse": 5, "text": "Then Sarai said to Abram, \u201cYou are responsible for my suffering! [3] I put my slave in your arms, [4] and when she saw that she was pregnant, I became contemptible to her. May the LORD judge between me and you.\u201d \u24dc", "comment": "[3] Or \u201cMay my suffering be on you!
\u24dc Gn 31:49; Jos 22:25; 1Sm 24:12
[4] Lit bosom"}, {"pk": 4028202, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 16, "verse": 6, "text": "Abram replied to Sarai, \u201cHere, your slave is in your hands; do whatever you want with her.\u201d Then Sarai mistreated her so much that she ran away from her."}, {"pk": 4028203, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 16, "verse": 7, "text": "The angel of the LORD \u24dd found her by a spring in the wilderness, the spring on the way to Shur.", "comment": "\u24dd Gn 22:11; Ex 3:2; Nm 22:22; Jdg 2:1; 2Sm 24:16; 1Kg 19:7; 2Kg 19:35; Ps 34:7"}, {"pk": 4028204, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 16, "verse": 8, "text": "He said, \u201cHagar, slave of Sarai, where have you come from and where are you going?\u201d She replied, \u201cI\u2019m running away from my mistress Sarai.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028205, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 16, "verse": 9, "text": "The angel of the LORD said to her, \u201cGo back to your mistress and submit to her authority.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028206, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 16, "verse": 10, "text": "The angel of the LORD said to her, \u201cI will greatly multiply your offspring, \u24d0 and they will be too many to count.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d0 Gn 15:5; 17:2; 26:24; Lv 26:9; Dt 7:13; 30:5; Ps 107:38"}, {"pk": 4028207, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 16, "verse": 11, "text": "The angel of the LORD said to her, \u201cYou have conceived and will have a son. You will name him Ishmael, [5] for the LORD has heard your cry of affliction.", "comment": "[5] = God Hears"}, {"pk": 4028208, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 16, "verse": 12, "text": "This man will be like a wild donkey. His hand will be against everyone, and everyone\u2019s hand will be against him; he will settle near all his relatives.\u201d \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Gn 25:18"}, {"pk": 4028209, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 16, "verse": 13, "text": "So she named the LORD who spoke to her: \u201cYou are El-roi,\u201d [6] for she said, \u201cIn this place, have I actually seen \u24d2 the one who sees me?\u201d [7]", "comment": "[7] Hb obscure
[6] = God Sees Me
\u24d2 Gn 32:30; Ex 33:23; Ps 139:1-12"}, {"pk": 4028210, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 16, "verse": 14, "text": "That is why the well is called Beer-lahai-roi. [8] It is between Kadesh and Bered.", "comment": "[8] = Well of the Living One Who Sees Me"}, {"pk": 4028211, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 16, "verse": 15, "text": "So Hagar gave birth to Abram\u2019s son, and Abram named his son (whom Hagar bore) Ishmael."}, {"pk": 4028212, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 16, "verse": 16, "text": "Abram was eighty-six years old when Hagar bore Ishmael to him."}, {"pk": 4028213, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 17, "verse": 1, "text": "When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the LORD appeared to him, saying, \u201cI am God Almighty. \u24d3 Live [1] in my presence and be blameless. \u24d4", "comment": "[1] Or Walk
\u24d3 Gn 28:3; 35:11; Ex 6:3
\u24d4 Gn 6:9; Ps 15:2; Lk 1:6"}, {"pk": 4028214, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 17, "verse": 2, "text": "I will set up my covenant between me and you, and I will multiply you greatly.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028215, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 17, "verse": 3, "text": "Then Abram fell facedown and God spoke with him:"}, {"pk": 4028216, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 17, "verse": 4, "text": "\u201cAs for me, here is my covenant with you: You will become the father of many nations."}, {"pk": 4028217, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 17, "verse": 5, "text": "Your name will no longer be Abram; [2] your name will be Abraham, [3] for I will make you the father of many nations. \u24d5", "comment": "[2] = The Father Is Exalted
[3] = Father of a Multitude
\u24d5 Gn 35:11; 48:19; Rm 4:11-12,16-18"}, {"pk": 4028218, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 17, "verse": 6, "text": "I will make you extremely fruitful and will make nations and kings come from you."}, {"pk": 4028219, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 17, "verse": 7, "text": "I will confirm my covenant that is between me and you and your future offspring throughout their generations. It is a permanent covenant \u24d6 to be your God and the God of your offspring after you. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 Gn 9:16
\u24d7 Ex 6:7; Lv 11:45; 26:12,45; Dt 29:13; Heb 11:16; Rv 21:7"}, {"pk": 4028220, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 17, "verse": 8, "text": "And to you and your future offspring \u24d8 I will give the land where you are residing\u2009\u2014\u2009all the land of Canaan\u2009\u2014\u2009as a permanent possession, \u24d9 and I will be their God.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d9 Gn 48:4; Ac 7:5
\u24d8 Gl 3:16"}, {"pk": 4028221, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 17, "verse": 9, "text": "God also said to Abraham, \u201cAs for you, you and your offspring after you throughout their generations are to keep my covenant."}, {"pk": 4028222, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 17, "verse": 10, "text": "This is my covenant between me and you and your offspring after you, which you are to keep: Every one of your males must be circumcised."}, {"pk": 4028223, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 17, "verse": 11, "text": "You must circumcise the flesh of your foreskin to serve as a sign of the covenant between me and you. [4] \u24da", "comment": "[4] You in v. 11 is pl.
\u24da Ex 12:48; Dt 10:16; Ac 7:8; Rm 4:11"}, {"pk": 4028224, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 17, "verse": 12, "text": "Throughout your generations, every male among you is to be circumcised \u24db at eight days old\u2009\u2014\u2009every male born in your household or purchased from any foreigner and not your offspring.", "comment": "\u24db Lv 12:3; Lk 1:59; 2:21; Php 3:5"}, {"pk": 4028225, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 17, "verse": 13, "text": "Whether born in your household or purchased, he must be circumcised. My covenant will be marked in your flesh as a permanent covenant."}, {"pk": 4028226, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 17, "verse": 14, "text": "If any male is not circumcised in the flesh of his foreskin, that man will be cut off from his people; he has broken my covenant.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028227, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 17, "verse": 15, "text": "God said to Abraham, \u201cAs for your wife Sarai, do not call her Sarai, for Sarah [5] will be her name.", "comment": "[5] = Princess"}, {"pk": 4028228, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 17, "verse": 16, "text": "I will bless her; indeed, I will give you a son by her. \u24dc I will bless her, and she will produce nations; kings of peoples will come from her.\u201d", "comment": "\u24dc Gn 18:10"}, {"pk": 4028229, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 17, "verse": 17, "text": "Abraham fell facedown. Then he laughed \u24dd and said to himself, \u201cCan a child be born to a hundred-year-old man? Can Sarah, a ninety-year-old woman, give birth?\u201d", "comment": "\u24dd Gn 21:6-7; Rm 4:19"}, {"pk": 4028230, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 17, "verse": 18, "text": "So Abraham said to God, \u201cIf only Ishmael were acceptable [6] to you!\u201d", "comment": "[6] Lit alive"}, {"pk": 4028231, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 17, "verse": 19, "text": "But God said, \u201cNo. Your wife Sarah will bear you a son, and you will name him Isaac. [7] I will confirm my covenant with him as a permanent covenant for his future offspring.", "comment": "[7] = He Laughs"}, {"pk": 4028232, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 17, "verse": 20, "text": "As for Ishmael, I have heard you. I will certainly bless him; I will make him fruitful and will multiply him greatly. He will father twelve tribal leaders, \u24d0 and I will make him into a great nation.", "comment": "\u24d0 Gn 25:13-16"}, {"pk": 4028233, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 17, "verse": 21, "text": "But I will confirm my covenant with Isaac, whom Sarah will bear to you at this time next year.\u201d \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Gn 18:10,14; 21:1"}, {"pk": 4028234, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 17, "verse": 22, "text": "When he finished talking with him, God withdrew [8] from Abraham. \u24d2", "comment": "[8] Lit went up, or ascended
\u24d2 Gn 35:13"}, {"pk": 4028235, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 17, "verse": 23, "text": "So Abraham took his son Ishmael and those born in his household or purchased\u2009\u2014\u2009every male among the members of Abraham\u2019s household\u2009\u2014\u2009and he circumcised the flesh of their foreskin on that very day, just as God had said to him."}, {"pk": 4028236, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 17, "verse": 24, "text": "Abraham was ninety-nine years old when the flesh of his foreskin was circumcised,"}, {"pk": 4028237, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 17, "verse": 25, "text": "and his son Ishmael was thirteen years old when the flesh of his foreskin was circumcised."}, {"pk": 4028238, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 17, "verse": 26, "text": "On that same day Abraham and his son Ishmael were circumcised."}, {"pk": 4028239, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 17, "verse": 27, "text": "And all the men of his household\u2009\u2014\u2009whether born in his household or purchased from a foreigner\u2009\u2014\u2009were circumcised with him."}, {"pk": 4028240, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 18, "verse": 1, "text": "The LORD appeared to Abraham at the oaks of Mamre \u24d3 while he was sitting at the entrance of his tent during the heat of the day.", "comment": "\u24d3 Gn 13:18; 14:13; 23:17-19"}, {"pk": 4028241, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 18, "verse": 2, "text": "He looked up, and he saw three men standing near him. \u24d4 When he saw them, he ran from the entrance of the tent to meet them, bowed to the ground,", "comment": "\u24d4 Gn 18:16,22; 19:1; 32:24; Jos 5:13; Jdg 13:6-11; Heb 13:2"}, {"pk": 4028242, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 18, "verse": 3, "text": "and said, \u201cMy lord, if I have found favor with you, please do not go on past your servant."}, {"pk": 4028243, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 18, "verse": 4, "text": "Let a little water be brought, that you may wash your feet and rest yourselves under the tree."}, {"pk": 4028244, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 18, "verse": 5, "text": "I will bring a bit of bread so that you may strengthen yourselves. [1] This is why you have passed your servant\u2019s way. Later, you can continue on.\u201d \u201cYes,\u201d they replied, \u201cdo as you have said.\u201d", "comment": "[1] Lit may sustain your heart"}, {"pk": 4028245, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 18, "verse": 6, "text": "So Abraham hurried into the tent and said to Sarah, \u201cQuick! Knead three measures [2] of fine flour and make bread.\u201d [3]", "comment": "[2] Lit three seahs; about 21 quarts
[3] A round, thin, unleavened bread"}, {"pk": 4028246, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 18, "verse": 7, "text": "Abraham ran to the herd and got a tender, choice calf. He gave it to a young man, who hurried to prepare it."}, {"pk": 4028247, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 18, "verse": 8, "text": "Then Abraham took curds [4] and milk, as well as the calf that he had prepared, and set them before the men. He served [5] them as they ate under the tree.", "comment": "[4] Or butter
[5] Lit was standing by"}, {"pk": 4028248, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 18, "verse": 9, "text": "\u201cWhere is your wife Sarah?\u201d they asked him. \u201cThere, in the tent,\u201d he answered."}, {"pk": 4028249, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 18, "verse": 10, "text": "The LORD said, \u201cI will certainly come back to you in about a year\u2019s time, and your wife Sarah will have a son!\u201d \u24d5 Now Sarah was listening at the entrance of the tent behind him.", "comment": "\u24d5 Gn 17:10; 21:1; Rm 9:9"}, {"pk": 4028250, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 18, "verse": 11, "text": "Abraham and Sarah were old and getting on in years. [6] Sarah had passed the age of childbearing. [7] \u24d6", "comment": "[6] Lit days
[7] Lit The way of women had ceased for Sarah
\u24d6 Gn 17:17; Rm 4:19; Heb 11:11-12"}, {"pk": 4028251, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 18, "verse": 12, "text": "So she laughed to herself: \u201cAfter I am worn out and my lord is old, will I have delight?\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Gn 17:17; Lk 1:18; 1Pt 3:6"}, {"pk": 4028252, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 18, "verse": 13, "text": "But the LORD asked Abraham, \u201cWhy did Sarah laugh, saying, \u2018Can I really have a baby when I\u2019m old?\u2019"}, {"pk": 4028253, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 18, "verse": 14, "text": "Is anything impossible for the LORD? \u24d8 At the appointed time I will come back to you, and in about a year she will have a son.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d8 Jb 34:10; Jr 32:17,27; Mt 19:26; Mk 10:27; Lk 1:37; 18:27; Heb 6:18"}, {"pk": 4028254, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 18, "verse": 15, "text": "Sarah denied it. \u201cI did not laugh,\u201d she said, because she was afraid. But he replied, \u201cNo, you did laugh.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028255, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 18, "verse": 16, "text": "The men got up from there and looked out over Sodom, and Abraham was walking with them to see them off."}, {"pk": 4028256, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 18, "verse": 17, "text": "Then the LORD said, \u201cShould I hide what I am about to do from Abraham? \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Am 3:7"}, {"pk": 4028257, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 18, "verse": 18, "text": "Abraham is to become a great and powerful nation, and all the nations of the earth will be blessed through him. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Gn 12:3; 26:4; Gl 3:8"}, {"pk": 4028258, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 18, "verse": 19, "text": "For I have chosen [8] him so that he will command his children and his house after him to keep the way of the LORD by doing what is right and just. This is how the LORD will fulfill to Abraham what he promised him.\u201d", "comment": "[8] Lit known"}, {"pk": 4028259, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 18, "verse": 20, "text": "Then the LORD said, \u201cThe outcry against Sodom and Gomorrah is immense, and their sin is extremely serious."}, {"pk": 4028260, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 18, "verse": 21, "text": "I will go down \u24db to see if what they have done justifies the cry that has come up to me. If not, I will find out.\u201d", "comment": "\u24db Gn 11:5; Ex 3:8; Ps 14:2"}, {"pk": 4028261, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 18, "verse": 22, "text": "The men turned from there and went toward Sodom \u24dc while Abraham remained standing before the LORD. [9]", "comment": "\u24dc Gn 19:1
[9] Alt Hb tradition reads while the LORD remained standing before Abraham"}, {"pk": 4028262, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 18, "verse": 23, "text": "Abraham stepped forward and said, \u201cWill you really sweep away the righteous with the wicked? \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Ex 23:7; Nm 16:22; 2Sm 24:17; Ps 11:4-7"}, {"pk": 4028263, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 18, "verse": 24, "text": "What if there are fifty righteous people in the city? Will you really sweep it away instead of sparing the place for the sake of the fifty righteous people who are in it?"}, {"pk": 4028264, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 18, "verse": 25, "text": "You could not possibly do such a thing: to kill the righteous with the wicked, treating the righteous and the wicked alike. You could not possibly do that! Won\u2019t the Judge of the whole earth do what is just?\u201d \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Dt 1:16-17; 32:4; Jb 8:3,20; Ps 58:11; 94:2; Is 3:10-11; Rm 3:5-6"}, {"pk": 4028265, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 18, "verse": 26, "text": "The LORD said, \u201cIf I find fifty righteous people in the city of Sodom, I will spare the whole place for their sake.\u201d \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Jr 5:1"}, {"pk": 4028266, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 18, "verse": 27, "text": "Then Abraham answered, \u201cSince I have ventured to speak to my lord\u2009\u2014\u2009even though I am dust and ashes\u2009\u2014\u2009"}, {"pk": 4028267, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 18, "verse": 28, "text": "suppose the fifty righteous lack five. Will you destroy the whole city for lack of five?\u201d He replied, \u201cI will not destroy it if I find forty-five there.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028268, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 18, "verse": 29, "text": "Then he spoke to him again, \u201cSuppose forty are found there?\u201d He answered, \u201cI will not do it on account of forty.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028269, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 18, "verse": 30, "text": "Then he said, \u201cLet my lord not be angry, and I will speak further. Suppose thirty are found there?\u201d He answered, \u201cI will not do it if I find thirty there.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028270, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 18, "verse": 31, "text": "Then he said, \u201cSince I have ventured to speak to my lord, suppose twenty are found there?\u201d He replied, \u201cI will not destroy it on account of twenty.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028271, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 18, "verse": 32, "text": "Then he said, \u201cLet my lord not be angry, and I will speak one more time. \u24d2 Suppose ten are found there?\u201d He answered, \u201cI will not destroy it on account of ten.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d2 Jdg 6:39"}, {"pk": 4028272, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 18, "verse": 33, "text": "When the LORD had finished speaking with Abraham, he departed, and Abraham returned to his place."}, {"pk": 4028273, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 19, "verse": 1, "text": "The two angels entered Sodom \u24d3 in the evening as Lot was sitting in Sodom\u2019s gateway. When Lot saw them, he got up to meet them. He bowed with his face to the ground", "comment": "\u24d3 Gn 18:2,22"}, {"pk": 4028274, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 19, "verse": 2, "text": "and said, \u201cMy lords, turn aside to your servant\u2019s house, wash your feet, and spend the night. Then you can get up early and go on your way.\u201d \u201cNo,\u201d they said. \u201cWe would rather spend the night in the square.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028275, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 19, "verse": 3, "text": "But he urged them so strongly that they followed him and went into his house. He prepared a feast and baked unleavened bread for them, and they ate."}, {"pk": 4028276, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 19, "verse": 4, "text": "Before they went to bed, the men of the city of Sodom, both young and old, the whole population, surrounded the house."}, {"pk": 4028277, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 19, "verse": 5, "text": "They called out to Lot and said, \u201cWhere are the men who came to you tonight? Send them out to us so we can have sex with them!\u201d \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Lv 18:22; Jdg 19:22"}, {"pk": 4028278, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 19, "verse": 6, "text": "Lot went out to them at the entrance and shut the door behind him."}, {"pk": 4028279, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 19, "verse": 7, "text": "He said, \u201cDon\u2019t do this evil, my brothers."}, {"pk": 4028280, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 19, "verse": 8, "text": "Look, I\u2019ve got two daughters who haven\u2019t been intimate with a man. \u24d5 I\u2019ll bring them out to you, and you can do whatever you want [1] to them. However, don\u2019t do anything to these men, because they have come under the protection of my roof.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d5 Jdg 19:24
[1] Lit do what is good in your eyes"}, {"pk": 4028281, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 19, "verse": 9, "text": "\u201cGet out of the way!\u201d they said, adding, \u201cThis one came here as an alien, but he\u2019s acting like a judge! \u24d6 Now we\u2019ll do more harm to you than to them.\u201d They put pressure on Lot and came up to break down the door.", "comment": "\u24d6 Ex 2:14"}, {"pk": 4028282, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 19, "verse": 10, "text": "But the angels [2] reached out, brought Lot into the house with them, and shut the door.", "comment": "[2] Lit men, also in v. 12"}, {"pk": 4028283, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 19, "verse": 11, "text": "They struck the men who were at the entrance of the house, both young and old, with blindness [3] so that they were unable to find the entrance. \u24d7", "comment": "[3] Or a blinding light
\u24d7 Dt 28:28-29; 2Kg 6:18; Ac 13:11"}, {"pk": 4028284, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 19, "verse": 12, "text": "Then the angels said to Lot, \u201cDo you have anyone else here: a son-in-law, your sons and daughters, or anyone else in the city who belongs to you? Get them out of this place,"}, {"pk": 4028285, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 19, "verse": 13, "text": "for we are about to destroy this place because the outcry against its people is so great before the LORD, that the LORD has sent us to destroy it.\u201d \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Gn 18:20-21; Ex 3:7; 22:23; 1Sm 9:16; Jb 27:9"}, {"pk": 4028286, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 19, "verse": 14, "text": "So Lot went out and spoke to his sons-in-law, who were going to marry [4] his daughters. \u201cGet up,\u201d he said. \u201cGet out of this place, for the LORD is about to destroy the city!\u201d \u24d9 But his sons-in-law thought he was joking.", "comment": "[4] Lit take
\u24d9 Nm 16:21,26,45; Jr 51:6; Rv 18:4"}, {"pk": 4028287, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 19, "verse": 15, "text": "At daybreak the angels urged Lot on: \u201cGet up! Take your wife and your two daughters who are here, or you will be swept away in the punishment [5] of the city.\u201d", "comment": "[5] Or iniquity, or guilt"}, {"pk": 4028288, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 19, "verse": 16, "text": "But he hesitated. Because of the LORD\u2019s compassion for him, the men grabbed his hand, his wife\u2019s hand, and the hands of his two daughters. They brought him out and left him outside the city."}, {"pk": 4028289, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 19, "verse": 17, "text": "As soon as the angels got them outside, one of them [6] said, \u201cRun for your lives! Don\u2019t look back and don\u2019t stop anywhere on the plain! Run to the mountains, or you will be swept away!\u201d", "comment": "[6] LXX, Syr, Vg read outside, they"}, {"pk": 4028290, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 19, "verse": 18, "text": "But Lot said to them, \u201cNo, my lords [7] \u2009\u2014\u2009please.", "comment": "[7] Or my Lord, or my lord"}, {"pk": 4028291, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 19, "verse": 19, "text": "Your servant has indeed found favor with you, and you have shown me great kindness by saving my life. But I can\u2019t run to the mountains; the disaster will overtake me, and I will die."}, {"pk": 4028292, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 19, "verse": 20, "text": "Look, this town is close enough for me to flee to. It is a small place. Please let me run to it\u2009\u2014\u2009it\u2019s only a small place, isn\u2019t it?\u2009\u2014\u2009so that I can survive.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028293, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 19, "verse": 21, "text": "And he said to him, \u201cAll right, [8] I\u2019ll grant your request [9] about this matter too and will not demolish the town you mentioned.", "comment": "[8] Or \u201cLook!
[9] Lit I will lift up your face"}, {"pk": 4028294, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 19, "verse": 22, "text": "Hurry up! Run to it, for I cannot do anything until you get there.\u201d Therefore the name of the city is Zoar. [10] \u24da", "comment": "[10] In Hb, the name Zoar is related to \u201csmall\u201d in v. 20; its previous name was \u201cBela\u201d; Gn 14:2.
\u24da Gn 14:2"}, {"pk": 4028295, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 19, "verse": 23, "text": "The sun had risen over the land when Lot reached Zoar."}, {"pk": 4028296, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 19, "verse": 24, "text": "Then out of the sky the LORD rained on Sodom and Gomorrah burning sulfur from the LORD. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Dt 29:23; Ps 11:6; Is 13:19; Jr 20:16; Ezk 16:49-50; Lk 17:28-29; 2Pt 2:6-8; Jd 7"}, {"pk": 4028297, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 19, "verse": 25, "text": "He demolished these cities, the entire plain, all the inhabitants of the cities, and whatever grew on the ground."}, {"pk": 4028298, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 19, "verse": 26, "text": "But Lot\u2019s wife looked back and became a pillar of salt. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Lk 17:32"}, {"pk": 4028299, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 19, "verse": 27, "text": "Early in the morning Abraham went to the place where he had stood before the LORD. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Gn 18:22"}, {"pk": 4028300, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 19, "verse": 28, "text": "He looked down toward Sodom and Gomorrah and all the land of the plain, and he saw that smoke was going up from the land like the smoke of a furnace."}, {"pk": 4028301, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 19, "verse": 29, "text": "So it was, when God destroyed the cities of the plain, he remembered Abraham and brought Lot out of the middle of the upheaval when he demolished the cities where Lot had lived."}, {"pk": 4028302, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 19, "verse": 30, "text": "Lot departed from Zoar and lived in the mountains along with his two daughters, because he was afraid to live in Zoar. Instead, he and his two daughters lived in a cave."}, {"pk": 4028303, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 19, "verse": 31, "text": "Then the firstborn said to the younger, \u201cOur father is old, and there is no man in the land to sleep with us as is the custom of all the land."}, {"pk": 4028304, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 19, "verse": 32, "text": "Come, let\u2019s get our father to drink wine so that we can sleep with him and preserve our father\u2019s line.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028305, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 19, "verse": 33, "text": "So they got their father to drink wine that night, and the firstborn came and slept with her father; he did not know when she lay down or when she got up."}, {"pk": 4028306, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 19, "verse": 34, "text": "The next day the firstborn said to the younger, \u201cLook, I slept with my father last night. Let\u2019s get him to drink wine again tonight so you can go sleep with him and we can preserve our father\u2019s line.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028307, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 19, "verse": 35, "text": "That night they again got their father to drink wine, and the younger went and slept with him; he did not know when she lay down or when she got up."}, {"pk": 4028308, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 19, "verse": 36, "text": "So both of Lot\u2019s daughters became pregnant by their father."}, {"pk": 4028309, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 19, "verse": 37, "text": "The firstborn gave birth to a son and named him Moab. [11] He is the father of the Moabites of today. \u24d0", "comment": "[11] = From My Father
\u24d0 Dt 2:9"}, {"pk": 4028310, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 19, "verse": 38, "text": "The younger also gave birth to a son, and she named him Ben-ammi. [12] He is the father of the Ammonites of today. \u24d1", "comment": "[12] = Son of My People
\u24d1 Dt 2:19"}, {"pk": 4028311, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 20, "verse": 1, "text": "From there Abraham traveled to the region of the Negev and settled between Kadesh and Shur. While he was staying in Gerar, \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Gn 26:1,6"}, {"pk": 4028312, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 20, "verse": 2, "text": "Abraham said about his wife Sarah, \u201cShe is my sister.\u201d \u24d3 So King Abimelech of Gerar had Sarah brought to him.", "comment": "\u24d3 Gn 12:13; 26:7"}, {"pk": 4028313, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 20, "verse": 3, "text": "But God came to Abimelech in a dream by night and said to him, \u201cYou are about to die because of the woman you have taken, for she is a married woman.\u201d [1]", "comment": "[1] Lit is possessed by a husband"}, {"pk": 4028314, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 20, "verse": 4, "text": "Now Abimelech had not approached her, so he said, \u201cLord, would you destroy a nation even though it is innocent?"}, {"pk": 4028315, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 20, "verse": 5, "text": "Didn\u2019t he himself say to me, \u2018She is my sister\u2019? And she herself said, \u2018He is my brother.\u2019 I did this with a clear conscience [2] and clean [3] hands.\u201d", "comment": "[2] Lit with integrity of my heart
[3] Lit cleanness of my"}, {"pk": 4028316, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 20, "verse": 6, "text": "Then God said to him in the dream, \u201cYes, I know that you did this with a clear conscience. [4] I have also kept you from sinning against me. Therefore I have not let you touch her.", "comment": "[4] Lit with integrity of your heart"}, {"pk": 4028317, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 20, "verse": 7, "text": "Now return the man\u2019s wife, for he is a prophet, \u24d4 and he will pray for you and you will live. But if you do not return her, know that you will certainly die, you and all who are yours.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d4 1Sm 7:5; 2Kg 5:11; Jb 42:8"}, {"pk": 4028318, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 20, "verse": 8, "text": "Early in the morning Abimelech got up, called all his servants together, and personally [5] told them all these things, and the men were terrified.", "comment": "[5] Lit in their ears"}, {"pk": 4028319, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 20, "verse": 9, "text": "Then Abimelech called Abraham in and said to him, \u201cWhat have you done to us? How did I sin against you that you have brought such enormous guilt on me and on my kingdom? You have done things to me that should never be done.\u201d \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Gn 12:19; 26:9"}, {"pk": 4028320, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 20, "verse": 10, "text": "Abimelech also asked Abraham, \u201cWhat made you do this?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028321, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 20, "verse": 11, "text": "Abraham replied, \u201cI thought, \u2018There is absolutely no fear of God in this place. \u24d6 They will kill me because of my wife.\u2019", "comment": "\u24d6 Neh 5:15; Pr 16:6"}, {"pk": 4028322, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 20, "verse": 12, "text": "Besides, she really is my sister, the daughter of my father though not the daughter of my mother, and she became my wife."}, {"pk": 4028323, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 20, "verse": 13, "text": "So when God had me wander from my father\u2019s house, \u24d7 I said to her: Show your loyalty to me wherever we go and say about me: \u2018He\u2019s my brother.\u2019\u201d \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d7 Gn 12:1
\u24d8 Gn 12:13; 20:5"}, {"pk": 4028324, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 20, "verse": 14, "text": "Then Abimelech took flocks and herds and male and female slaves, gave them to Abraham, and returned his wife Sarah to him."}, {"pk": 4028325, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 20, "verse": 15, "text": "Abimelech said, \u201cLook, my land is before you. \u24d9 Settle wherever you want.\u201d [6]", "comment": "\u24d9 Gn 13:9; 34:10; 47:6
[6] Lit Settle in the good in your eyes"}, {"pk": 4028326, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 20, "verse": 16, "text": "And he said to Sarah, \u201cLook, I am giving your brother one thousand pieces of silver. It is a verification of your honor [7] to all who are with you. You are fully vindicated.\u201d", "comment": "[7] Lit a covering of the eyes"}, {"pk": 4028327, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 20, "verse": 17, "text": "Then Abraham prayed to God, \u24da and God healed Abimelech, his wife, and his female slaves so that they could bear children,", "comment": "\u24da Nm 12:13; 21:7; Jms 5:16"}, {"pk": 4028328, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 20, "verse": 18, "text": "for the LORD had completely closed all the wombs in Abimelech\u2019s household on account of Sarah, Abraham\u2019s wife."}, {"pk": 4028329, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 21, "verse": 1, "text": "The LORD came to Sarah as he had said, and the LORD did for Sarah what he had promised. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Gn 17:16; 18:10; Gl 4:23"}, {"pk": 4028330, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 21, "verse": 2, "text": "Sarah became pregnant and bore a son to Abraham in his old age, at the appointed time God had told him. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Gn 17:21; 18:10,14; Heb 11:11"}, {"pk": 4028331, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 21, "verse": 3, "text": "Abraham named his son who was born to him\u2009\u2014\u2009the one Sarah bore to him\u2009\u2014\u2009Isaac. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Gn 17:19"}, {"pk": 4028332, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 21, "verse": 4, "text": "When his son Isaac was eight days old, Abraham circumcised him, as God had commanded him. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Gn 17:10,12; Ac 7:8"}, {"pk": 4028333, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 21, "verse": 5, "text": "Abraham was a hundred years old when his son Isaac was born to him. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Gn 17:1,17; Rm 4:19"}, {"pk": 4028334, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 21, "verse": 6, "text": "Sarah said, \u201cGod has made me laugh, and everyone who hears will laugh with me.\u201d [1] \u24d2", "comment": "[1] Isaac = He Laughs; Gn 17:19
\u24d2 Gn 18:12-15"}, {"pk": 4028335, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 21, "verse": 7, "text": "She also said, \u201cWho would have told Abraham that Sarah would nurse children? Yet I have borne a son for him [2] in his old age.\u201d", "comment": "[2] Sam, Tg Jonathan; MT omits him"}, {"pk": 4028336, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 21, "verse": 8, "text": "The child grew and was weaned, and Abraham held a great feast on the day Isaac was weaned."}, {"pk": 4028337, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 21, "verse": 9, "text": "But Sarah saw the son mocking\u2009\u2014\u2009the one Hagar the Egyptian had borne to Abraham. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Gn 16:1,15; Gl 4:29"}, {"pk": 4028338, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 21, "verse": 10, "text": "So she said to Abraham, \u201cDrive out this slave with her son, for the son of this slave will not be a coheir with my son Isaac!\u201d \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Gl 4:30"}, {"pk": 4028339, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 21, "verse": 11, "text": "This was very distressing to [3] Abraham because of his son.", "comment": "[3] Lit was very bad in the eyes of"}, {"pk": 4028340, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 21, "verse": 12, "text": "But God said to Abraham, \u201cDo not be distressed [4] about the boy and about your slave. Whatever Sarah says to you, listen to her, because your offspring will be traced through Isaac, \u24d5", "comment": "[4] Lit \u201cLet it not be bad in your eyes
\u24d5 Rm 9:7; Heb 11:18"}, {"pk": 4028341, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 21, "verse": 13, "text": "and I will also make a nation of the slave\u2019s son \u24d6 because he is your offspring.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d6 Gn 16:10; 21:18; 25:12-18"}, {"pk": 4028342, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 21, "verse": 14, "text": "Early in the morning Abraham got up, took bread and a waterskin, put them on Hagar\u2019s shoulders, and sent her and the boy away. She left and wandered in the Wilderness of Beer-sheba."}, {"pk": 4028343, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 21, "verse": 15, "text": "When the water in the skin was gone, she left the boy under one of the bushes"}, {"pk": 4028344, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 21, "verse": 16, "text": "and went and sat at a distance, about a bowshot away, for she said, \u201cI can\u2019t bear to watch the boy die!\u201d While she sat at a distance, she [5] wept loudly. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Jr 6:26; Am 8:10
[5] LXX reads the boy"}, {"pk": 4028345, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 21, "verse": 17, "text": "God heard the boy crying, and the [6] angel of God called to Hagar from heaven and said to her, \u201cWhat\u2019s wrong, Hagar? Don\u2019t be afraid, for God has heard the boy crying from the place where he is.", "comment": "[6] Or an"}, {"pk": 4028346, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 21, "verse": 18, "text": "Get up, help the boy up, and grasp his hand, for I will make him a great nation.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028347, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 21, "verse": 19, "text": "Then God opened her eyes, \u24d8 and she saw a well. So she went and filled the waterskin and gave the boy a drink.", "comment": "\u24d8 Nm 22:31; 2Kg 6:17-18,20; Lk 24:16,31"}, {"pk": 4028348, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 21, "verse": 20, "text": "God was with the boy, and he grew; he settled in the wilderness and became an archer."}, {"pk": 4028349, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 21, "verse": 21, "text": "He settled in the Wilderness of Paran, and his mother got a wife for him from the land of Egypt."}, {"pk": 4028350, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 21, "verse": 22, "text": "At that time Abimelech, accompanied by Phicol the commander of his army, \u24d9 said to Abraham, \u201cGod is with you in everything you do. \u24da", "comment": "\u24d9 Gn 20:2; 26:1,26
\u24da Gn 26:28"}, {"pk": 4028351, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 21, "verse": 23, "text": "Swear to me by God here and now, that you will not break an agreement with me or with my children and descendants. As I have been loyal to you, so you will be loyal to me and to the country where you are a resident alien.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028352, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 21, "verse": 24, "text": "And Abraham said, \u201cI swear it.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028353, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 21, "verse": 25, "text": "But Abraham complained to Abimelech because of the well that Abimelech\u2019s servants had seized. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Gn 26:15,18,20-22"}, {"pk": 4028354, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 21, "verse": 26, "text": "Abimelech replied, \u201cI don\u2019t know who did this thing. You didn\u2019t report anything to me, so I hadn\u2019t heard about it until today.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028355, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 21, "verse": 27, "text": "Abraham took flocks and herds and gave them to Abimelech, and the two of them made a covenant. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Gn 26:31"}, {"pk": 4028356, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 21, "verse": 28, "text": "Abraham separated seven ewe lambs from the flock."}, {"pk": 4028357, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 21, "verse": 29, "text": "And Abimelech said to Abraham, \u201cWhy have you separated these seven ewe lambs?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028358, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 21, "verse": 30, "text": "He replied, \u201cYou are to accept the seven ewe lambs from me so that this act [7] will serve as my witness that I dug this well.\u201d", "comment": "[7] Lit that it"}, {"pk": 4028359, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 21, "verse": 31, "text": "Therefore that place was called Beer-sheba [8] \u24dd because it was there that the two of them swore an oath.", "comment": "[8] = Well of the Oath, or Seven Wells
\u24dd Gn 26:33"}, {"pk": 4028360, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 21, "verse": 32, "text": "After they had made a covenant at Beer-sheba, Abimelech and Phicol, the commander of his army, left and returned to the land of the Philistines."}, {"pk": 4028361, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 21, "verse": 33, "text": "Abraham planted a tamarisk tree in Beer-sheba, and there he called on the name of the LORD, the Everlasting God. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 45:6; 48:14; 90:2; 93:2; Is 40:28; Jr 10:10; Rm 16:26; Heb 13:8"}, {"pk": 4028362, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 21, "verse": 34, "text": "And Abraham lived as an alien in the land of the Philistines for many days."}, {"pk": 4028363, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 22, "verse": 1, "text": "After these things God tested Abraham \u24d1 and said to him, \u201cAbraham!\u201d \u201cHere I am,\u201d he answered.", "comment": "\u24d1 Dt 8:2,16; 1Co 10:13; Heb 11:17; Jms 1:12-14; 1Pt 1:6-7"}, {"pk": 4028364, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 22, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cTake your son,\u201d he said, \u201cyour only son Isaac, whom you love, \u24d2 go to the land of Moriah, \u24d3 and offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains I will tell you about.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d2 Gn 22:12,16; Jr 6:26; Am 8:10; Mk 12:6; Lk 7:12; Jn 3:16; 1Jn 4:9
\u24d3 2Ch 3:1"}, {"pk": 4028365, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 22, "verse": 3, "text": "So Abraham got up early in the morning, \u24d4 saddled his donkey, and took with him two of his young men and his son Isaac. He split wood for a burnt offering and set out to go to the place God had told him about.", "comment": "\u24d4 Jos 3:1"}, {"pk": 4028366, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 22, "verse": 4, "text": "On the third day \u24d5 Abraham looked up and saw the place in the distance.", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 19:11,16; Jos 9:17; Jdg 20:30; 2Sm 1:2; 1Kg 12:12; 2Kg 20:5; Est 5:1; Hs 6:2; Mt 17:23"}, {"pk": 4028367, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 22, "verse": 5, "text": "Then Abraham said to his young men, \u201cStay here with the donkey. The boy and I will go over there to worship; then we\u2019ll come back to you.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028368, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 22, "verse": 6, "text": "Abraham took the wood for the burnt offering and laid it on his son Isaac. \u24d6 In his hand he took the fire and the knife, \u24d7 and the two of them walked on together.", "comment": "\u24d6 Jn 19:17
\u24d7 Jdg 19:29; Pr 30:14"}, {"pk": 4028369, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 22, "verse": 7, "text": "Then Isaac spoke to his father Abraham and said, \u201cMy father.\u201d And he replied, \u201cHere I am, my son.\u201d Isaac said, \u201cThe fire and the wood are here, but where is the lamb for the burnt offering?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028370, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 22, "verse": 8, "text": "Abraham answered, \u201cGod himself will provide [1] \u24d8 the lamb for the burnt offering, my son.\u201d Then the two of them walked on together.", "comment": "\u24d8 Gn 22:14
[1] Lit see"}, {"pk": 4028371, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 22, "verse": 9, "text": "When they arrived at the place that God had told him about, Abraham built the altar there and arranged the wood. He bound his son Isaac [2] and placed him on the altar \u24d9 on top of the wood.", "comment": "[2] Or Isaac hand and foot
\u24d9 Heb 11:17; Jms 2:21"}, {"pk": 4028372, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 22, "verse": 10, "text": "Then Abraham reached out and took the knife to slaughter his son."}, {"pk": 4028373, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 22, "verse": 11, "text": "But the angel of the LORD called to him from heaven and said, \u201cAbraham, Abraham!\u201d He replied, \u201cHere I am.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028374, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 22, "verse": 12, "text": "Then he said, \u201cDo not lay a hand on the boy or do anything to him. For now I know that you fear God, since you have not withheld your only son from me.\u201d \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Rm 8:32"}, {"pk": 4028375, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 22, "verse": 13, "text": "Abraham looked up and saw a ram [3] caught in the thicket by its horns. So Abraham went and took the ram and offered it as a burnt offering in place of his son.", "comment": "[3] Some Hb mss, Sam, LXX, Syr, Tg; other Hb mss read saw behind him a ram"}, {"pk": 4028376, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 22, "verse": 14, "text": "And Abraham named that place The LORD Will Provide, [4] so today it is said: \u201cIt will be provided [5] on the LORD\u2019s mountain.\u201d", "comment": "[5] Or \u201cHe will be seen
[4] = Yahweh-yireh"}, {"pk": 4028377, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 22, "verse": 15, "text": "Then the angel of the LORD called to Abraham a second time from heaven"}, {"pk": 4028378, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 22, "verse": 16, "text": "and said, \u201cBy myself I have sworn,\u201d \u24db this is the LORD\u2019s declaration: \u201cBecause you have done this thing and have not withheld your only son,", "comment": "\u24db Ps 105:9; Lk 1:73; Heb 6:13"}, {"pk": 4028379, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 22, "verse": 17, "text": "I will indeed bless you \u24dc and make your offspring as numerous as the stars of the sky \u24dd and the sand on the seashore. \u24d0 Your offspring will possess the city gates of their enemies. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24dc Heb 6:14
\u24d0 Gn 13:16; 32:12
\u24d1 Gn 24:60
\u24dd Gn 15:5; 26:4; Jr 33:22; Heb 11:12"}, {"pk": 4028380, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 22, "verse": 18, "text": "And all the nations of the earth will be blessed [6] by your offspring \u24d2 because you have obeyed my command.\u201d", "comment": "[6] Or will bless themselves, or will find blessing
\u24d2 Gn 12:3; 26:4; Ac 3:25; Gl 3:8"}, {"pk": 4028381, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 22, "verse": 19, "text": "Abraham went back to his young men, and they got up and went together to Beer-sheba. And Abraham settled in Beer-sheba."}, {"pk": 4028382, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 22, "verse": 20, "text": "Now after these things Abraham was told, \u201cMilcah also has borne sons to your brother Nahor: \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Gn 11:29"}, {"pk": 4028383, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 22, "verse": 21, "text": "Uz his firstborn, his brother Buz, Kemuel the father of Aram,"}, {"pk": 4028384, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 22, "verse": 22, "text": "Chesed, Hazo, Pildash, Jidlaph, and Bethuel.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028385, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 22, "verse": 23, "text": "And Bethuel fathered Rebekah. \u24d4 Milcah bore these eight to Nahor, Abraham\u2019s brother.", "comment": "\u24d4 Gn 24:15"}, {"pk": 4028386, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 22, "verse": 24, "text": "His concubine, whose name was Reumah, also bore Tebah, Gaham, Tahash, and Maacah."}, {"pk": 4028387, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 23, "verse": 1, "text": "Now Sarah lived 127 years; these were all the years of her life."}, {"pk": 4028388, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 23, "verse": 2, "text": "Sarah died in Kiriath-arba (that is, Hebron \u24d5) in the land of Canaan, and Abraham went to mourn for Sarah and to weep for her.", "comment": "\u24d5 Gn 35:27; Jos 14:15; 15:13; 21:11; Jdg 1:10"}, {"pk": 4028389, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 23, "verse": 3, "text": "Then Abraham got up from beside his dead wife and spoke to the Hethites:"}, {"pk": 4028390, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 23, "verse": 4, "text": "\u201cI am an alien residing among you. \u24d6 Give me burial property among you so that I can bury my dead.\u201d [1] \u24d7", "comment": "[1] Lit dead from before me
\u24d6 Gn 17:8; Lv 25:23; 1Ch 29:15; Ps 39:12; 105:12; Heb 11:9,13
\u24d7 Gn 49:30; Ac 7:16"}, {"pk": 4028391, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 23, "verse": 5, "text": "The Hethites replied to Abraham, [2]", "comment": "[2] Lit Abraham, saying to him"}, {"pk": 4028392, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 23, "verse": 6, "text": "\u201cListen to us, my lord. You are a prince of God [3] among us. Bury your dead in our finest burial place. [4] None of us will withhold from you his burial place for burying your dead.\u201d", "comment": "[3] Or a mighty prince
[4] Or finest graves"}, {"pk": 4028393, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 23, "verse": 7, "text": "Then Abraham rose and bowed down to the Hethites, the people of the land."}, {"pk": 4028394, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 23, "verse": 8, "text": "He said to them, \u201cIf you are willing for me to bury my dead, listen to me and ask Ephron son of Zohar on my behalf"}, {"pk": 4028395, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 23, "verse": 9, "text": "to give me the cave of Machpelah that belongs to him; it is at the end of his field. Let him give it to me in your presence, for the full price, as burial property.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028396, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 23, "verse": 10, "text": "Ephron was sitting among the Hethites. So in the hearing [5] of all the Hethites who came to the gate of his city, \u24d8 Ephron the Hethite answered Abraham:", "comment": "[5] Lit ears, also in vv. 13,16
\u24d8 Gn 34:20,24; Ru 4:1"}, {"pk": 4028397, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 23, "verse": 11, "text": "\u201cNo, my lord. Listen to me. I give you the field, and I give you the cave that is in it. I give it to you in the sight [6] of my people. Bury your dead.\u201d", "comment": "[6] Lit in the eyes of the sons"}, {"pk": 4028398, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 23, "verse": 12, "text": "Abraham bowed down to the people of the land"}, {"pk": 4028399, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 23, "verse": 13, "text": "and said to Ephron in the hearing of the people of the land, \u201cListen to me, if you please. Let me pay the price of the field. Accept it from me, and let me bury my dead there.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028400, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 23, "verse": 14, "text": "Ephron answered Abraham and said to him,"}, {"pk": 4028401, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 23, "verse": 15, "text": "\u201cMy lord, listen to me. Land worth four hundred shekels of silver \u24d9 \u2009\u2014\u2009what is that between you and me? Bury your dead.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d9 Ex 30:13; Ezk 45:12"}, {"pk": 4028402, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 23, "verse": 16, "text": "Abraham agreed with Ephron, and Abraham weighed out to Ephron the silver that he had agreed to in the hearing of the Hethites: four hundred standard shekels [7] of silver. \u24da", "comment": "[7] Lit 400 shekels passing to the merchant
\u24da Jr 32:9; Zch 11:12"}, {"pk": 4028403, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 23, "verse": 17, "text": "So Ephron\u2019s field \u24db at Machpelah near Mamre\u2009\u2014\u2009the field with its cave and all the trees anywhere within the boundaries of the field\u2009\u2014\u2009became", "comment": "\u24db Gn 25:9; 49:29-32; 50:13"}, {"pk": 4028404, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 23, "verse": 18, "text": "Abraham\u2019s possession in the sight of all the Hethites who came to the gate of his city."}, {"pk": 4028405, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 23, "verse": 19, "text": "After this, Abraham buried his wife Sarah in the cave of the field at Machpelah near Mamre (that is, Hebron) in the land of Canaan."}, {"pk": 4028406, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 23, "verse": 20, "text": "The field with its cave passed from the Hethites to Abraham \u24dc as burial property.", "comment": "\u24dc Jr 32:10-14"}, {"pk": 4028407, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 24, "verse": 1, "text": "Abraham was now old, getting on in years, [1] \u24dd and the LORD had blessed him in everything.", "comment": "[1] Lit days
\u24dd Gn 18:11; Jos 13:1; 23:1-2; 1Kg 1:1"}, {"pk": 4028408, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 24, "verse": 2, "text": "Abraham said to his servant, the elder of his household who managed all he owned, \u201cPlace your hand under my thigh, \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Gn 47:29; Ex 1:5"}, {"pk": 4028409, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 24, "verse": 3, "text": "and I will have you swear by the LORD, God of heaven and God of earth, that you will not take a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanites among whom I live, \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Gn 26:34,35; 27:46; Dt 7:3; 2Co 6:14"}, {"pk": 4028410, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 24, "verse": 4, "text": "but will go to my land and my family to take a wife for my son Isaac.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028411, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 24, "verse": 5, "text": "The servant said to him, \u201cSuppose the woman is unwilling to follow me to this land? Should I have your son go back to the land you came from?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028412, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 24, "verse": 6, "text": "Abraham answered him, \u201cMake sure that you don\u2019t take my son back there."}, {"pk": 4028413, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 24, "verse": 7, "text": "The LORD, the God of heaven, \u24d2 who took me from my father\u2019s house and from my native land, \u24d3 who spoke to me and swore to me, \u2018I will give this land to your offspring\u2019 \u24d4 \u2009\u2014\u2009he will send his angel before you, \u24d5 and you can take a wife for my son from there.", "comment": "\u24d2 2Ch 36:23; Ezr 1:2
\u24d3 Gn 12:1
\u24d4 Gn 12:7; 13:15; 15:18; Ex 32:13
\u24d5 Gn 16:7; 21:17; 22:11; Ex 23:20,23"}, {"pk": 4028414, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 24, "verse": 8, "text": "If the woman is unwilling to follow you, then you are free from this oath to me, \u24d6 but don\u2019t let my son go back there.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d6 Jos 2:17-20"}, {"pk": 4028415, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 24, "verse": 9, "text": "So the servant placed his hand under his master Abraham\u2019s thigh and swore an oath to him concerning this matter."}, {"pk": 4028416, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 24, "verse": 10, "text": "The servant took ten of his master\u2019s camels, and with all kinds of his master\u2019s goods in hand, he went to Aram-naharaim, to Nahor\u2019s town."}, {"pk": 4028417, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 24, "verse": 11, "text": "At evening, the time when women went out to draw water, he made the camels kneel beside a well outside the town."}, {"pk": 4028418, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 24, "verse": 12, "text": "\u201cLORD, God of my master Abraham,\u201d he prayed, \u201cmake this happen for me today, \u24d7 and show kindness to my master Abraham.", "comment": "\u24d7 Gn 27:20"}, {"pk": 4028419, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 24, "verse": 13, "text": "I am standing here \u24d8 at the spring where the daughters of the men of the town are coming out to draw water.", "comment": "\u24d8 Gn 24:43-44"}, {"pk": 4028420, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 24, "verse": 14, "text": "Let the girl to whom I say, \u2018Please lower your water jug so that I may drink,\u2019 and who responds, \u2018Drink, and I\u2019ll water your camels also\u2019\u2009\u2014\u2009let her be the one you have appointed for your servant Isaac. By this I will know that you have shown kindness to my master.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028421, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 24, "verse": 15, "text": "Before he had finished speaking, there was Rebekah\u2009\u2014\u2009daughter of Bethuel son of Milcah, \u24d9 the wife of Abraham\u2019s brother Nahor\u2009\u2014\u2009coming with a jug on her shoulder.", "comment": "\u24d9 Gn 11:29; 22:23"}, {"pk": 4028422, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 24, "verse": 16, "text": "Now the girl was very beautiful, \u24da a virgin\u2009\u2014\u2009no man had been intimate with her. She went down to the spring, filled her jug, and came up.", "comment": "\u24da Gn 12:11; 26:7; 29:17"}, {"pk": 4028423, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 24, "verse": 17, "text": "Then the servant ran to meet her and said, \u201cPlease let me have a little water from your jug.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028424, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 24, "verse": 18, "text": "She replied, \u201cDrink, my lord.\u201d She quickly lowered her jug to her hand and gave him a drink."}, {"pk": 4028425, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 24, "verse": 19, "text": "When she had finished giving him a drink, she said, \u201cI\u2019ll also draw water for your camels until they have had enough to drink.\u201d [2]", "comment": "[2] Lit they are finished drinking"}, {"pk": 4028426, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 24, "verse": 20, "text": "She quickly emptied her jug into the trough and hurried to the well again to draw water. She drew water for all his camels"}, {"pk": 4028427, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 24, "verse": 21, "text": "while the man silently watched her to see whether or not the LORD had made his journey a success."}, {"pk": 4028428, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 24, "verse": 22, "text": "As the camels finished drinking, the man took a gold ring weighing half a shekel, and for her wrists two bracelets weighing ten shekels of gold."}, {"pk": 4028429, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 24, "verse": 23, "text": "\u201cWhose daughter are you?\u201d he asked. \u201cPlease tell me, is there room in your father\u2019s house for us to spend the night?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028430, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 24, "verse": 24, "text": "She answered him, \u201cI am the daughter of Bethuel son of Milcah, whom she bore to Nahor.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028431, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 24, "verse": 25, "text": "She also said to him, \u201cWe have plenty of straw and feed and a place to spend the night.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028432, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 24, "verse": 26, "text": "Then the man knelt low, worshiped the LORD, \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Ex 4:31"}, {"pk": 4028433, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 24, "verse": 27, "text": "and said, \u201cBlessed be the LORD, the God of my master Abraham, who has not withheld his kindness and faithfulness from my master. \u24dc As for me, the LORD has led me on the journey to the house of my master\u2019s relatives.\u201d", "comment": "\u24dc Ru 2:20; Ezr 9:9; Neh 9:17"}, {"pk": 4028434, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 24, "verse": 28, "text": "The girl ran and told her mother\u2019s household about these things."}, {"pk": 4028435, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 24, "verse": 29, "text": "Now Rebekah had a brother named Laban, \u24dd and Laban ran out to the man at the spring.", "comment": "\u24dd Gn 25:20; 28:2; 29:5"}, {"pk": 4028436, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 24, "verse": 30, "text": "As soon as he had seen the ring and the bracelets on his sister\u2019s wrists, and when he had heard his sister Rebekah\u2019s words\u2009\u2014\u2009\u201cThe man said this to me!\u201d\u2009\u2014\u2009he went to the man. He was standing there by the camels at the spring."}, {"pk": 4028437, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 24, "verse": 31, "text": "Laban said, \u201cCome, you who are blessed by the LORD. \u24d0 Why are you standing out here? I have prepared the house and a place for the camels.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d0 Gn 26:29; Jdg 17:2; Ru 3:10"}, {"pk": 4028438, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 24, "verse": 32, "text": "So the man came to the house, and the camels were unloaded. \u24d1 Straw and feed were given to the camels, and water was brought to wash his feet and the feet of the men with him.", "comment": "\u24d1 Gn 43:24; Jdg 19:21"}, {"pk": 4028439, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 24, "verse": 33, "text": "A meal was set before him, but he said, \u201cI will not eat until I have said what I have to say.\u201d So Laban said, \u201cPlease speak.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028440, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 24, "verse": 34, "text": "\u201cI am Abraham\u2019s servant,\u201d he said."}, {"pk": 4028441, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 24, "verse": 35, "text": "\u201cThe LORD has greatly blessed my master, and he has become rich. He has given him flocks and herds, silver and gold, male and female slaves, and camels and donkeys."}, {"pk": 4028442, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 24, "verse": 36, "text": "Sarah, my master\u2019s wife, bore a son to my master in her [3] old age, \u24d2 and he has given him everything he owns. \u24d3", "comment": "[3] Sam, LXX read his
\u24d2 Gn 21:2
\u24d3 Gn 25:5"}, {"pk": 4028443, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 24, "verse": 37, "text": "My master put me under this oath: \u2018You will not take a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanites in whose land I live"}, {"pk": 4028444, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 24, "verse": 38, "text": "but will go to my father\u2019s family and to my clan to take a wife for my son.\u2019"}, {"pk": 4028445, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 24, "verse": 39, "text": "But I said to my master, \u2018Suppose the woman will not come back with me?\u2019"}, {"pk": 4028446, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 24, "verse": 40, "text": "He said to me, \u2018The LORD before whom I have walked \u24d4 will send his angel with you and make your journey a success, and you will take a wife for my son from my clan and from my father\u2019s family.", "comment": "\u24d4 Gn 17:1; 1Sm 2:30; 1Kg 2:4; 8:23; 2Kg 20:3; Ps 116:9"}, {"pk": 4028447, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 24, "verse": 41, "text": "Then you will be free from my oath if you go to my family and they do not give her to you\u2009\u2014\u2009you will be free from my oath.\u2019"}, {"pk": 4028448, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 24, "verse": 42, "text": "\u201cToday when I came to the spring, I prayed: LORD, God of my master Abraham, if only you will make my journey successful!"}, {"pk": 4028449, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 24, "verse": 43, "text": "I am standing here at a spring. Let the young woman [4] who comes out to draw water, and I say to her, \u2018Please let me drink a little water from your jug,\u2019", "comment": "[4] Or the virgin"}, {"pk": 4028450, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 24, "verse": 44, "text": "and who responds to me, \u2018Drink, and I\u2019ll draw water for your camels also\u2019\u2009\u2014\u2009let her be the woman the LORD has appointed for my master\u2019s son."}, {"pk": 4028451, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 24, "verse": 45, "text": "\u201cBefore I had finished praying silently, \u24d5 there was Rebekah coming with her jug on her shoulder, and she went down to the spring and drew water. So I said to her, \u2018Please let me have a drink.\u2019", "comment": "\u24d5 1Sm 1:13"}, {"pk": 4028452, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 24, "verse": 46, "text": "She quickly lowered her jug from her shoulder and said, \u2018Drink, and I\u2019ll water your camels also.\u2019 So I drank, and she also watered the camels."}, {"pk": 4028453, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 24, "verse": 47, "text": "Then I asked her, \u2018Whose daughter are you?\u2009\u2019 She responded, \u2018The daughter of Bethuel son of Nahor, whom Milcah bore to him.\u2019 So I put the ring on her nose \u24d6 and the bracelets on her wrists.", "comment": "\u24d6 Ezk 16:11-12"}, {"pk": 4028454, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 24, "verse": 48, "text": "Then I knelt low, worshiped the LORD, and blessed the LORD, the God of my master Abraham, who guided me on the right way to take the granddaughter of my master\u2019s brother for his son."}, {"pk": 4028455, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 24, "verse": 49, "text": "Now, if you are going to show kindness and faithfulness to my master, \u24d7 tell me; if not, tell me, and I will go elsewhere.\u201d [5]", "comment": "\u24d7 Gn 47:29; Jos 2:14
[5] Litgo to the right or to the left"}, {"pk": 4028456, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 24, "verse": 50, "text": "Laban and Bethuel answered, \u201cThis is from the LORD; we have no choice in the matter. [6] \u24d8", "comment": "[6] Lit we cannot say to you anything bad or good
\u24d8 Gn 31:24,29; 2Sm 13:22"}, {"pk": 4028457, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 24, "verse": 51, "text": "Rebekah is here in front of you. Take her and go, and let her be a wife for your master\u2019s son, just as the LORD has spoken.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028458, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 24, "verse": 52, "text": "When Abraham\u2019s servant heard their words, he bowed to the ground before the LORD."}, {"pk": 4028459, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 24, "verse": 53, "text": "Then he brought out objects of silver and gold, and garments, and gave them to Rebekah. He also gave precious gifts to her brother and her mother."}, {"pk": 4028460, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 24, "verse": 54, "text": "Then he and the men with him ate and drank and spent the night. When they got up in the morning, he said, \u201cSend me to my master.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028461, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 24, "verse": 55, "text": "But her brother and mother said, \u201cLet the girl stay with us for about ten days. [7] Then she [8] can go.\u201d", "comment": "[7] Lit us days or tenth
[8] Or you"}, {"pk": 4028462, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 24, "verse": 56, "text": "But he responded to them, \u201cDo not delay me, since the LORD has made my journey a success. Send me away so that I may go to my master.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028463, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 24, "verse": 57, "text": "So they said, \u201cLet\u2019s call the girl and ask her opinion.\u201d [9]", "comment": "[9] Litmouth"}, {"pk": 4028464, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 24, "verse": 58, "text": "They called Rebekah and said to her, \u201cWill you go with this man?\u201d She replied, \u201cI will go.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028465, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 24, "verse": 59, "text": "So they sent away their sister Rebekah with the one who had nursed and raised her, [10] \u24d9 and Abraham\u2019s servant and his men.", "comment": "[10] Lit with her wet nurse; Gn 35:8
\u24d9 Gn 35:8"}, {"pk": 4028466, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 24, "verse": 60, "text": "They blessed Rebekah, saying to her: Our sister, may you become
thousands upon ten thousands. \u24da
May your offspring possess
the city gates of their [11] enemies. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24da Gn 17:16
[11] Lit his
\u24db Gn 22:17"}, {"pk": 4028467, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 24, "verse": 61, "text": "Then Rebekah and her female servants got up, mounted the camels, and followed the man. So the servant took Rebekah and left."}, {"pk": 4028468, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 24, "verse": 62, "text": "Now Isaac was returning from Beer-lahai-roi, [12] \u24dc for he was living in the Negev region.", "comment": "[12] = A Well of the Living One Who Sees Me
\u24dc Gn 16:14; 25:11"}, {"pk": 4028469, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 24, "verse": 63, "text": "In the early evening Isaac went out to walk [13] in the field, and looking up he saw camels coming.", "comment": "[13] Or pray, or meditate; Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4028470, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 24, "verse": 64, "text": "Rebekah looked up, and when she saw Isaac, she got down from her camel"}, {"pk": 4028471, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 24, "verse": 65, "text": "and asked the servant, \u201cWho is that man in the field coming to meet us?\u201d The servant answered, \u201cIt is my master.\u201d So she took her veil and covered herself."}, {"pk": 4028472, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 24, "verse": 66, "text": "Then the servant told Isaac everything he had done."}, {"pk": 4028473, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 24, "verse": 67, "text": "And Isaac brought her into the tent of his mother Sarah and took Rebekah to be his wife. Isaac loved her, and he was comforted after his mother\u2019s death. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Gn 23:1-2"}, {"pk": 4028474, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 25, "verse": 1, "text": "Abraham had taken [1] another wife, whose name was Keturah, \u24d0", "comment": "[1] Or Abraham took
\u24d0 1Ch 1:32-33"}, {"pk": 4028475, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 25, "verse": 2, "text": "and she bore him Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Midian, Ishbak, and Shuah."}, {"pk": 4028476, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 25, "verse": 3, "text": "Jokshan fathered Sheba and Dedan. Dedan\u2019s sons were the Asshurim, Letushim, and Leummim."}, {"pk": 4028477, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 25, "verse": 4, "text": "And Midian\u2019s sons were Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, Abida, and Eldaah. All these were sons of Keturah."}, {"pk": 4028478, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 25, "verse": 5, "text": "Abraham gave everything he owned to Isaac. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Gn 24:35-36"}, {"pk": 4028479, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 25, "verse": 6, "text": "But Abraham gave gifts to the sons of his concubines, and while he was still alive he sent them eastward, away from his son Isaac, to the land of the East. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Gn 21:14"}, {"pk": 4028480, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 25, "verse": 7, "text": "This is the length of Abraham\u2019s life: [2] 175 years.", "comment": "[2] Lit And these are the days of the years of the life of Abraham that he lived"}, {"pk": 4028481, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 25, "verse": 8, "text": "He took his last breath and died at a good old age, \u24d3 old and contented, [3] and he was gathered to his people. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d3 Gn 15:15; 47:8-9
[3] Sam, LXX, Syr read full of days
\u24d4 Gn 25:17; 35:29; 49:29,33"}, {"pk": 4028482, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 25, "verse": 9, "text": "His sons Isaac and Ishmael buried him in the cave of Machpelah \u24d5 near Mamre, in the field of Ephron son of Zohar the Hethite.", "comment": "\u24d5 Gn 23:17-18; 49:29-30; 50:13"}, {"pk": 4028483, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 25, "verse": 10, "text": "This was the field that Abraham bought from the Hethites. \u24d6 Abraham was buried there with his wife Sarah.", "comment": "\u24d6 Gn 23:16; 50:13"}, {"pk": 4028484, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 25, "verse": 11, "text": "After Abraham\u2019s death, God blessed his son Isaac, who lived near Beer-lahai-roi. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Gn 16:14; 24:62"}, {"pk": 4028485, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 25, "verse": 12, "text": "These are the family records \u24d8 of Abraham\u2019s son Ishmael, \u24d9 whom Hagar the Egyptian, Sarah\u2019s slave, bore to Abraham.", "comment": "\u24d8 Gn 2:4; 25:19
\u24d9 1Ch 1:29-31"}, {"pk": 4028486, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 25, "verse": 13, "text": "These are the names of Ishmael\u2019s sons; their names according to the family records are Nebaioth, Ishmael\u2019s firstborn, then Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam,"}, {"pk": 4028487, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 25, "verse": 14, "text": "Mishma, Dumah, Massa,"}, {"pk": 4028488, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 25, "verse": 15, "text": "Hadad, Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah."}, {"pk": 4028489, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 25, "verse": 16, "text": "These are Ishmael\u2019s sons, and these are their names by their settlements and encampments: twelve leaders [4] \u24da of their clans. [5]", "comment": "[4] Or chieftains
\u24da Gn 17:20
[5] Or peoples"}, {"pk": 4028490, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 25, "verse": 17, "text": "This is the length [6] of Ishmael\u2019s life: 137 years. He took his last breath and died, and was gathered to his people.", "comment": "[6] Lit And these are the years"}, {"pk": 4028491, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 25, "verse": 18, "text": "And they [7] settled from Havilah to Shur, which is opposite Egypt as you go toward Asshur. [8] He [9] stayed near [10] all his relatives. \u24db", "comment": "[7] LXX, Vg read he
[8] Or Assyria
[9] = Ishmael and his descendants
[10] Or He settled down alongside of
\u24db Gn 16:12"}, {"pk": 4028492, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 25, "verse": 19, "text": "These are the family records of Isaac son of Abraham. Abraham fathered Isaac. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Mt 1:2"}, {"pk": 4028493, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 25, "verse": 20, "text": "Isaac was forty years old when he took as his wife Rebekah \u24dd daughter of Bethuel the Aramean from Paddan-aram \u24d0 and sister of Laban the Aramean. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24dd Gn 24:15,29,67
\u24d0 Gn 22:23
\u24d1 Gn 24:29"}, {"pk": 4028494, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 25, "verse": 21, "text": "Isaac prayed to the LORD on behalf of his wife because she was childless. \u24d2 The LORD was receptive to his prayer, and his wife Rebekah conceived. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d2 Gn 11:30; 29:31; Ex 23:26; Jdg 13:2-3; 1Sm 2:5; Jb 24:21; Is 54:1; Lk 1:36; 23:29; Gl 4:27; Heb 11:11
\u24d3 1Sm 1:17; 1Ch 5:20; 2Ch 33:13; Ezr 8:23; Ps 127:3; Rm 9:10"}, {"pk": 4028495, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 25, "verse": 22, "text": "But the children inside her struggled with each other, and she said, \u201cWhy is this happening to me?\u201d [11] So she went to inquire of the LORD. \u24d4", "comment": "[11] Lit said, \u201cIf thus, why this I?\u201d
\u24d4 1Sm 9:9; 10:22"}, {"pk": 4028496, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 25, "verse": 23, "text": "And the LORD said to her: Two nations are in your womb;
two peoples will come from you and be separated.
One people will be stronger than the other, \u24d5
and the older will serve the younger. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d5 2Sm 8:14; Ob 18-21
\u24d6 Gn 27:29; Mal 1:2-3; Rm 9:12"}, {"pk": 4028497, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 25, "verse": 24, "text": "When her time came to give birth, there were indeed twins in her womb."}, {"pk": 4028498, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 25, "verse": 25, "text": "The first one came out red-looking, [12] covered with hair [13] like a fur coat, and they named him Esau. \u24d7", "comment": "[12] In Hb, red-looking sounds like \u201cEdom\u201d; Gn 32:3.
[13] In Hb, hair sounds like \u201cSeir\u201d; Gn 32:3.
\u24d7 Gn 27:11,16,23"}, {"pk": 4028499, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 25, "verse": 26, "text": "After this, his brother came out grasping Esau\u2019s heel with his hand. \u24d8 So he was named Jacob. [14] \u24d9 Isaac was sixty years old when they were born.", "comment": "\u24d8 Hs 12:3
[14] = He Grasps the Heel
\u24d9 Gn 27:36"}, {"pk": 4028500, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 25, "verse": 27, "text": "When the boys grew up, Esau became an expert hunter, an outdoorsman, [15] but Jacob was a quiet man who stayed at home. [16]", "comment": "[15] Lit a man of the field
[16] Lit man living in tents"}, {"pk": 4028501, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 25, "verse": 28, "text": "Isaac loved Esau because he had a taste for wild game, but Rebekah loved Jacob. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Gn 27:4-9"}, {"pk": 4028502, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 25, "verse": 29, "text": "Once when Jacob was cooking a stew, Esau came in from the field exhausted."}, {"pk": 4028503, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 25, "verse": 30, "text": "He said to Jacob, \u201cLet me eat some of that red stuff, because I\u2019m exhausted.\u201d That is why he was also named Edom. [17]", "comment": "[17] = Red"}, {"pk": 4028504, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 25, "verse": 31, "text": "Jacob replied, \u201cFirst sell me your birthright.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028505, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 25, "verse": 32, "text": "\u201cLook,\u201d said Esau, \u201cI\u2019m about to die, so what good is a birthright to me?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028506, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 25, "verse": 33, "text": "Jacob said, \u201cSwear to me first.\u201d So he swore to Jacob and sold his birthright to him."}, {"pk": 4028507, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 25, "verse": 34, "text": "Then Jacob gave bread and lentil stew to Esau; he ate, drank, got up, and went away. So Esau despised his birthright. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Heb 12:16-17"}, {"pk": 4028508, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 26, "verse": 1, "text": "There was another famine in the land in addition to the one that had occurred in Abraham\u2019s time. \u24dc And Isaac went to Abimelech, king of the Philistines, at Gerar. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dc Gn 12:10
\u24dd Gn 20:2"}, {"pk": 4028509, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 26, "verse": 2, "text": "The LORD appeared to him and said, \u201cDo not go down to Egypt. Live in the land that I tell you about;"}, {"pk": 4028510, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 26, "verse": 3, "text": "stay in this land as an alien, and I will be with you and bless you. \u24d0 For I will give all these lands to you and your offspring, \u24d1 and I will confirm the oath that I swore to your father Abraham. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d0 Gn 12:2; 26:24; 28:15; 31:3
\u24d1 Gn 12:7; 13:15; 15:18
\u24d2 Gn 22:16-18; Ps 105:9"}, {"pk": 4028511, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 26, "verse": 4, "text": "I will make your offspring as numerous as the stars of the sky, I will give your offspring all these lands, and all the nations of the earth will be blessed [1] by your offspring, \u24d3", "comment": "[1] Or will bless themselves
\u24d3 Gn 12:3; 18:18; Ac 3:25; Gl 3:8"}, {"pk": 4028512, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 26, "verse": 5, "text": "because Abraham listened to me and kept my mandate, my commands, my statutes, and my instructions.\u201d \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Lv 18:30; Dt 11:1"}, {"pk": 4028513, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 26, "verse": 6, "text": "So Isaac settled in Gerar."}, {"pk": 4028514, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 26, "verse": 7, "text": "When the men of the place asked about his wife, he said, \u201cShe is my sister,\u201d \u24d5 for he was afraid to say \u201cmy wife,\u201d thinking, \u24d6 \u201cThe men of the place will kill me on account of Rebekah, for she is a beautiful woman.\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d5 Gn 12:13; 20:5
\u24d7 Gn 24:16
\u24d6 Pr 29:25"}, {"pk": 4028515, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 26, "verse": 8, "text": "When Isaac had been there for some time, Abimelech king of the Philistines looked down from the window and was surprised to see [2] Isaac caressing his wife Rebekah.", "comment": "[2] Or and he looked and behold \u2009\u2014"}, {"pk": 4028516, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 26, "verse": 9, "text": "Abimelech sent for Isaac and said, \u201cSo she is really your wife! How could you say, \u2018She is my sister\u2019?\u201d Isaac answered him, \u201cBecause I thought I might die on account of her.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028517, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 26, "verse": 10, "text": "Then Abimelech said, \u201cWhat is this you\u2019ve done to us? One of the people could easily have slept with your wife, and you would have brought guilt on us.\u201d \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Gn 20:8-10"}, {"pk": 4028518, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 26, "verse": 11, "text": "So Abimelech warned all the people, \u201cWhoever harms this man or his wife will certainly be put to death.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028519, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 26, "verse": 12, "text": "Isaac sowed seed in that land, and in that year he reaped [3] a hundred times what was sown. The LORD blessed him, \u24d9", "comment": "[3] Lit found
\u24d9 Gn 24:1,35"}, {"pk": 4028520, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 26, "verse": 13, "text": "and the man became rich and kept getting richer until he was very wealthy."}, {"pk": 4028521, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 26, "verse": 14, "text": "He had flocks of sheep, herds of cattle, and many slaves, and the Philistines were envious of him."}, {"pk": 4028522, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 26, "verse": 15, "text": "Philistines stopped up all the wells that his father\u2019s servants had dug in the days of his father Abraham, \u24da filling them with dirt.", "comment": "\u24da Gn 21:30"}, {"pk": 4028523, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 26, "verse": 16, "text": "And Abimelech said to Isaac, \u201cLeave us, for you are much too powerful for us.\u201d [4]", "comment": "[4] Or are more numerous than we are"}, {"pk": 4028524, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 26, "verse": 17, "text": "So Isaac left there, camped in the Gerar Valley, and lived there."}, {"pk": 4028525, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 26, "verse": 18, "text": "Isaac reopened the wells that had been dug in the days of his father Abraham and that the Philistines had stopped up after Abraham died. He gave them the same names his father had given them."}, {"pk": 4028526, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 26, "verse": 19, "text": "Then Isaac\u2019s servants dug in the valley and found a well of spring [5] water there.", "comment": "[5] Lit living"}, {"pk": 4028527, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 26, "verse": 20, "text": "But the herdsmen of Gerar quarreled with Isaac\u2019s herdsmen and said, \u201cThe water is ours!\u201d So he named the well Esek [6] because they argued with him. \u24db", "comment": "[6] = Argument
\u24db Gn 21:25"}, {"pk": 4028528, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 26, "verse": 21, "text": "Then they dug another well and quarreled over that one also, so he named it Sitnah. [7]", "comment": "[7] = Hostility"}, {"pk": 4028529, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 26, "verse": 22, "text": "He moved from there and dug another, and they did not quarrel over it. He named it Rehoboth [8] and said, \u201cFor now the LORD has made space for us, and we will be fruitful in the land.\u201d", "comment": "[8] = Open Spaces"}, {"pk": 4028530, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 26, "verse": 23, "text": "From there he went up to Beer-sheba,"}, {"pk": 4028531, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 26, "verse": 24, "text": "and the LORD appeared to him that night and said, \u201cI am the God of your father Abraham. \u24dc Do not be afraid, for I am with you. \u24dd I will bless you and multiply your offspring because of my servant Abraham.\u201d", "comment": "\u24dc Gn 17:7-8; 24:12; Ex 3:6; Ac 7:32
\u24dd Gn 21:17; Ex 20:20; 2Kg 6:16; Is 41:10; 43:1,5"}, {"pk": 4028532, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 26, "verse": 25, "text": "So he built an altar there, \u24d0 called on the name of the LORD, and pitched his tent there. Isaac\u2019s servants also dug a well there. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d0 Gn 8:20; 12:7; 13:18; 35:7; Ex 17:15; Jos 8:30
\u24d1 Gn 26:32"}, {"pk": 4028533, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 26, "verse": 26, "text": "Now Abimelech came to him from Gerar with Ahuzzath his adviser and Phicol the commander of his army. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Gn 21:22"}, {"pk": 4028534, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 26, "verse": 27, "text": "Isaac said to them, \u201cWhy have you come to me? You hated me and sent me away from you.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028535, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 26, "verse": 28, "text": "They replied, \u201cWe have clearly seen how the LORD has been with you. We think there should be an oath between two parties\u2009\u2014\u2009between us and you. Let us make a covenant with you:"}, {"pk": 4028536, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 26, "verse": 29, "text": "You will not harm us, just as we have not harmed you but have done only what was good to you, sending you away in peace. You are now blessed by the LORD.\u201d \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Gn 24:31; Ps 115:15"}, {"pk": 4028537, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 26, "verse": 30, "text": "So he prepared a banquet for them, and they ate and drank."}, {"pk": 4028538, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 26, "verse": 31, "text": "They got up early in the morning and swore an oath to each other. [9] \u24d4 Isaac sent them on their way, and they left him in peace.", "comment": "\u24d4 Gn 21:31
[9] Lit swore, each man to his brother"}, {"pk": 4028539, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 26, "verse": 32, "text": "On that same day Isaac\u2019s servants came to tell him about the well they had dug, saying to him, \u201cWe have found water!\u201d \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Gn 26:19"}, {"pk": 4028540, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 26, "verse": 33, "text": "He called it Sheba. [10] Therefore the name of the city is still Beer-sheba [11] \u24d6 today.", "comment": "[10] Or Shibah
[11] = Well of the Oath
\u24d6 Gn 21:30-31"}, {"pk": 4028541, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 26, "verse": 34, "text": "When Esau was forty years old, he took as his wives Judith daughter of Beeri the Hethite, and Basemath daughter of Elon the Hethite. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Gn 28:9; 36:2-3"}, {"pk": 4028542, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 26, "verse": 35, "text": "They made life bitter [12] for Isaac and Rebekah. \u24d8", "comment": "[12] Lit And they became bitterness of spirit
\u24d8 Gn 27:46"}, {"pk": 4028543, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 27, "verse": 1, "text": "When Isaac was old and his eyes were so weak that he could not see, \u24d9 he called his older son Esau and said to him, \u201cMy son.\u201d And he answered, \u201cHere I am.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d9 Gn 48:10; 1Sm 3:2"}, {"pk": 4028544, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 27, "verse": 2, "text": "He said, \u201cLook, I am old and do not know the day of my death."}, {"pk": 4028545, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 27, "verse": 3, "text": "So now take your hunting gear, your quiver and bow, and go out in the field to hunt some game for me. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Gn 25:27-28"}, {"pk": 4028546, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 27, "verse": 4, "text": "Then make me a delicious meal that I love and bring it to me to eat, so that I can bless you before I die.\u201d \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Gn 27:19,25,31; 48:9,15-16; Dt 33:1; Heb 11:20"}, {"pk": 4028547, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 27, "verse": 5, "text": "Now Rebekah was listening to what Isaac said to his son Esau. So while Esau went to the field to hunt some game to bring in,"}, {"pk": 4028548, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 27, "verse": 6, "text": "Rebekah said to her son Jacob, \u201cListen! I heard your father talking with your brother Esau. He said,"}, {"pk": 4028549, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 27, "verse": 7, "text": "\u2018Bring me game and make a delicious meal for me to eat so that I can bless you in the LORD\u2019s presence before I die.\u2019"}, {"pk": 4028550, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 27, "verse": 8, "text": "Now, my son, listen to me and do what I tell you."}, {"pk": 4028551, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 27, "verse": 9, "text": "Go to the flock and bring me two choice young goats, and I will make them into a delicious meal for your father\u2009\u2014\u2009the kind he loves."}, {"pk": 4028552, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 27, "verse": 10, "text": "Then take it to your father to eat so that he may bless you before he dies.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028553, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 27, "verse": 11, "text": "Jacob answered Rebekah his mother, \u201cLook, my brother Esau is a hairy man, but I am a man with smooth skin. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Gn 25:25"}, {"pk": 4028554, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 27, "verse": 12, "text": "Suppose my father touches me. Then I will be revealed to him as a deceiver and bring a curse rather than a blessing on myself.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028555, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 27, "verse": 13, "text": "His mother said to him, \u201cYour curse be on me, my son. Just obey me and go get them for me.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028556, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 27, "verse": 14, "text": "So he went and got the goats and brought them to his mother, and his mother made the delicious food his father loved."}, {"pk": 4028557, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 27, "verse": 15, "text": "Then Rebekah took the best clothes of her older son Esau, which were in the house, and had her younger son Jacob wear them."}, {"pk": 4028558, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 27, "verse": 16, "text": "She put the skins of the young goats on his hands and the smooth part of his neck."}, {"pk": 4028559, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 27, "verse": 17, "text": "Then she handed the delicious food and the bread she had made to her son Jacob."}, {"pk": 4028560, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 27, "verse": 18, "text": "When he came to his father, he said, \u201cMy father.\u201d And he answered, \u201cHere I am. Who are you, my son?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028561, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 27, "verse": 19, "text": "Jacob replied to his father, \u201cI am Esau, your firstborn. I have done as you told me. Please sit up and eat some of my game so that you may bless me.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028562, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 27, "verse": 20, "text": "But Isaac said to his son, \u201cHow did you ever find it so quickly, my son?\u201d He replied, \u201cBecause the LORD your God made it happen for me.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028563, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 27, "verse": 21, "text": "Then Isaac said to Jacob, \u201cPlease come closer so I can touch you, my son. Are you really my son Esau or not?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028564, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 27, "verse": 22, "text": "So Jacob came closer to his father Isaac. When he touched him, he said, \u201cThe voice is the voice of Jacob, but the hands are the hands of Esau.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028565, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 27, "verse": 23, "text": "He did not recognize him, because his hands were hairy like those of his brother Esau; so he blessed him."}, {"pk": 4028566, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 27, "verse": 24, "text": "Again he asked, \u201cAre you really my son Esau?\u201d And he replied, \u201cI am.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028567, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 27, "verse": 25, "text": "Then he said, \u201cBring it closer to me, and let me eat some of my son\u2019s game so that I can bless you.\u201d Jacob brought it closer to him, and he ate; he brought him wine, and he drank."}, {"pk": 4028568, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 27, "verse": 26, "text": "Then his father Isaac said to him, \u201cPlease come closer and kiss me, my son.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028569, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 27, "verse": 27, "text": "So he came closer and kissed him. When Isaac smelled [1] his clothes, he blessed him and said: Ah, the smell of my son
is like the smell of a field
that the LORD has blessed.
", "comment": "[1] Lit smelled the smell of"}, {"pk": 4028570, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 27, "verse": 28, "text": "May God give to you\u2009\u2014
from the dew of the sky \u24dd
and from the richness of the land \u24d0 \u2009\u2014
an abundance of grain and new wine. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24dd Gn 27:39; Dt 32:2; 33:13,28; 2Sm 1:21; Pr 3:20; Is 18:4; Hs 14:5; Hg 1:10; Zch 8:12
\u24d0 Nm 18:12
\u24d1 Dt 7:13; Jl 2:19"}, {"pk": 4028571, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 27, "verse": 29, "text": "May peoples serve you \u24d2
and nations bow in worship to you.
Be master over your relatives;
may your mother\u2019s sons bow in worship to you.
Those who curse you will be cursed,
and those who bless you will be blessed. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Gn 12:3; Nm 24:9
\u24d2 Gn 25:23; Is 45:14; 49:7,23; 60:12-14"}, {"pk": 4028572, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 27, "verse": 30, "text": "As soon as Isaac had finished blessing Jacob and Jacob had left the presence of his father Isaac, his brother Esau arrived from his hunting."}, {"pk": 4028573, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 27, "verse": 31, "text": "He had also made some delicious food and brought it to his father. He said to his father, \u201cLet my father get up and eat some of his son\u2019s game, so that you may bless me.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028574, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 27, "verse": 32, "text": "But his father Isaac said to him, \u201cWho are you?\u201d He answered, \u201cI am Esau your firstborn son.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028575, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 27, "verse": 33, "text": "Isaac began to tremble uncontrollably. \u201cWho was it then,\u201d he said, \u201cwho hunted game and brought it to me? I ate it all before you came in, and I blessed him. Indeed, he will be blessed!\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028576, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 27, "verse": 34, "text": "When Esau heard his father\u2019s words, he cried out with a loud and bitter cry and said to his father, \u201cBless me too, my father!\u201d \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Heb 12:17"}, {"pk": 4028577, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 27, "verse": 35, "text": "But he replied, \u201cYour brother came deceitfully and took your blessing.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028578, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 27, "verse": 36, "text": "So he said, \u201cIsn\u2019t he rightly named Jacob? [2] \u24d5 For he has cheated me twice now. He took my birthright, and look, now he has taken my blessing.\u201d Then he asked, \u201cHaven\u2019t you saved a blessing for me?\u201d", "comment": "[2] = He Grasps the Heel
\u24d5 Gn 25:26,32-34"}, {"pk": 4028579, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 27, "verse": 37, "text": "But Isaac answered Esau, \u201cLook, I have made him a master over you, have given him all of his relatives as his servants, and have sustained him with grain and new wine. What then can I do for you, my son?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028580, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 27, "verse": 38, "text": "Esau said to his father, \u201cDo you have only one blessing, my father? Bless me too, my father!\u201d And Esau wept loudly. [3]", "comment": "[3] Lit Esau lifted up his voice and wept"}, {"pk": 4028581, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 27, "verse": 39, "text": "His father Isaac answered him, Look, your dwelling place will be
away from the richness of the land,
away from the dew of the sky above.
"}, {"pk": 4028582, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 27, "verse": 40, "text": "You will live by your sword,
and you will serve your brother.
But when you rebel, [4]
you will break his yoke from your neck.
", "comment": "[4] Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4028583, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 27, "verse": 41, "text": "Esau held a grudge against Jacob because of the blessing his father had given him. And Esau determined in his heart: \u201cThe days of mourning for my father are approaching; then I will kill my brother Jacob.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028584, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 27, "verse": 42, "text": "When the words of her older son Esau were reported to Rebekah, she summoned her younger son Jacob and said to him, \u201cListen, your brother Esau is consoling himself by planning to kill you."}, {"pk": 4028585, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 27, "verse": 43, "text": "So now, my son, listen to me. Flee at once to my brother Laban in Haran,"}, {"pk": 4028586, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 27, "verse": 44, "text": "and stay with him for a few days until your brother\u2019s anger subsides\u2009\u2014\u2009"}, {"pk": 4028587, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 27, "verse": 45, "text": "until your brother\u2019s rage turns away from you and he forgets what you have done to him. Then I will send for you and bring you back from there. Why should I lose you both in one day?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028588, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 27, "verse": 46, "text": "So Rebekah said to Isaac, \u201cI\u2019m sick of my life because of these Hethite girls. \u24d6 If Jacob marries someone from around here, [5] like these Hethite girls, what good is my life?\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 Gn 26:34-35; 28:8
[5] Lit someone like these daughters of the land
\u24d7 Gn 24:3"}, {"pk": 4028589, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 28, "verse": 1, "text": "So Isaac summoned Jacob, blessed him, and commanded him, \u201cDo not marry a Canaanite girl."}, {"pk": 4028590, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 28, "verse": 2, "text": "Go at once to Paddan-aram, to the house of Bethuel, your mother\u2019s father. Marry one of the daughters of Laban, your mother\u2019s brother."}, {"pk": 4028591, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 28, "verse": 3, "text": "May God Almighty bless you and make you fruitful and multiply you \u24d8 so that you become an assembly of peoples. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d8 Gn 1:28
\u24d9 Gn 48:4"}, {"pk": 4028592, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 28, "verse": 4, "text": "May God give you and your offspring the blessing of Abraham \u24da so that you may possess the land where you live as a foreigner, the land God gave to Abraham.\u201d \u24db", "comment": "\u24da Gn 12:1-3
\u24db Gn 12:7; 15:18"}, {"pk": 4028593, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 28, "verse": 5, "text": "So Isaac sent Jacob to Paddan-aram, to Laban son of Bethuel the Aramean, the brother of Rebekah, the mother of Jacob and Esau."}, {"pk": 4028594, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 28, "verse": 6, "text": "Esau noticed that Isaac blessed Jacob and sent him to Paddan-aram to get a wife there. When he blessed him, Isaac commanded Jacob, \u201cDo not marry a Canaanite girl.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028595, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 28, "verse": 7, "text": "And Jacob listened to his father and mother and went to Paddan-aram."}, {"pk": 4028596, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 28, "verse": 8, "text": "Esau realized that his father Isaac disapproved of the Canaanite women, \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Gn 24:3; 26:34-35; 27:46"}, {"pk": 4028597, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 28, "verse": 9, "text": "so Esau went to Ishmael and married, in addition to his other wives, Mahalath daughter of Ishmael, Abraham\u2019s son. She was the sister of Nebaioth."}, {"pk": 4028598, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 28, "verse": 10, "text": "Jacob left Beer-sheba and went toward Haran."}, {"pk": 4028599, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 28, "verse": 11, "text": "He reached a certain place and spent the night there because the sun had set. He took one of the stones from the place, put it there at his head, and lay down in that place."}, {"pk": 4028600, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 28, "verse": 12, "text": "And he dreamed: \u24dd A stairway was set on the ground with its top reaching the sky, and God\u2019s angels were going up and down on it. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd Gn 41:1; Nm 12:6; Jb 33:15-16
\u24d0 Jn 1:51"}, {"pk": 4028601, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 28, "verse": 13, "text": "The LORD was standing there beside him, [1] saying, \u201cI am the LORD, \u24d1 the God of your father Abraham and the God of Isaac. I will give you and your offspring the land on which you are lying.", "comment": "[1] Or there above it
\u24d1 Gn 15:7; Ex 6:8"}, {"pk": 4028602, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 28, "verse": 14, "text": "Your offspring will be like the dust of the earth, \u24d2 and you will spread out toward the west, the east, the north, and the south. All the peoples on earth will be blessed through you and your offspring. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d2 Gn 13:16
\u24d3 Gn 12:3"}, {"pk": 4028603, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 28, "verse": 15, "text": "Look, I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go. I will bring you back to this land, \u24d4 for I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d4 Gn 48:21; Dt 30:3; 1Kg 8:34; Zph 3:20"}, {"pk": 4028604, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 28, "verse": 16, "text": "When Jacob awoke from his sleep, he said, \u201cSurely the LORD is in this place, and I did not know it.\u201d \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 3:4-6; Jos 5:13-15; Ps 139:7-12"}, {"pk": 4028605, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 28, "verse": 17, "text": "He was afraid and said, \u201cWhat an awesome place this is! This is none other than the house of God. This is the gate of heaven.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028606, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 28, "verse": 18, "text": "Early in the morning Jacob took the stone that was near his head and set it up as a marker. He poured oil on top of it"}, {"pk": 4028607, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 28, "verse": 19, "text": "and named the place Bethel, [2] though previously the city was named Luz. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Gn 35:6; 48:3; Jdg 1:23,26
[2] = House of God"}, {"pk": 4028608, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 28, "verse": 20, "text": "Then Jacob made a vow: \u24d7 \u201cIf God will be with me and watch over me during this journey I\u2019m making, if he provides me with food to eat and clothing to wear,", "comment": "\u24d7 Gn 31:13"}, {"pk": 4028609, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 28, "verse": 21, "text": "and if I return safely to my father\u2019s family, \u24d8 then the LORD will be my God. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d8 Gn 33:18; Jdg 11:31; 2Sm 15:7-9
\u24d9 Dt 26:17"}, {"pk": 4028610, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 28, "verse": 22, "text": "This stone that I have set up as a marker will be God\u2019s house, and I will give to you a tenth of all that you give me.\u201d \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Gn 14:20; Lv 27:30; Dt 14:22"}, {"pk": 4028611, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 29, "verse": 1, "text": "Jacob resumed his journey [1] and went to the eastern country. [2] \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Nm 23:7; Jdg 6:3
[1] Lit Jacob picked up his feet
[2] Lit the land of the children of the east"}, {"pk": 4028612, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 29, "verse": 2, "text": "He looked and saw a well in a field. Three flocks of sheep were lying there beside it because the sheep were watered from this well. But a large stone covered the opening of the well."}, {"pk": 4028613, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 29, "verse": 3, "text": "The shepherds would roll the stone from the opening of the well and water the sheep when all the flocks [3] were gathered there. Then they would return the stone to its place over the well\u2019s opening.", "comment": "[3] Sam, some LXX mss read flocks and the shepherds"}, {"pk": 4028614, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 29, "verse": 4, "text": "Jacob asked the men at the well, \u201cMy brothers! Where are you from?\u201d \u201cWe\u2019re from Haran,\u201d they answered."}, {"pk": 4028615, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 29, "verse": 5, "text": "\u201cDo you know Laban grandson of Nahor?\u201d Jacob asked them. They answered, \u201cWe know him.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028616, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 29, "verse": 6, "text": "\u201cIs he well?\u201d Jacob asked. \u201cYes,\u201d they said, \u201cand here is his daughter Rachel, coming with his sheep.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028617, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 29, "verse": 7, "text": "Then Jacob said, \u201cLook, it is still broad daylight. It\u2019s not time for the animals to be gathered. Water the flock, then go out and let them graze.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028618, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 29, "verse": 8, "text": "But they replied, \u201cWe can\u2019t until all the flocks have been gathered and the stone is rolled from the well\u2019s opening. Then we will water the sheep.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028619, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 29, "verse": 9, "text": "While he was still speaking with them, Rachel came with her father\u2019s sheep, for she was a shepherdess."}, {"pk": 4028620, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 29, "verse": 10, "text": "As soon as Jacob saw his uncle Laban\u2019s daughter Rachel with his sheep, [4] he went up and rolled the stone from the opening and watered his uncle Laban\u2019s sheep.", "comment": "[4] Lit with the sheep of Laban his mother\u2019s brother"}, {"pk": 4028621, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 29, "verse": 11, "text": "Then Jacob kissed Rachel and wept loudly. [5]", "comment": "[5] Lit and he lifted his voice and wept"}, {"pk": 4028622, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 29, "verse": 12, "text": "He told Rachel that he was her father\u2019s relative, Rebekah\u2019s son. She ran and told her father."}, {"pk": 4028623, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 29, "verse": 13, "text": "When Laban heard the news about his sister\u2019s son Jacob, he ran to meet him, hugged him, and kissed him. Then he took him to his house, and Jacob told him all that had happened."}, {"pk": 4028624, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 29, "verse": 14, "text": "Laban said to him, \u201cYes, you are my own flesh and blood.\u201d [6] \u24dc After Jacob had stayed with him a month,", "comment": "[6] Lit my bone and my flesh
\u24dc Gn 2:23; 37:27; Jdg 9:2; 2Sm 5:1; 19:12-13; 1Ch 11:1"}, {"pk": 4028625, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 29, "verse": 15, "text": "Laban said to him, \u201cJust because you\u2019re my relative, should you work for me for nothing? Tell me what your wages should be.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028626, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 29, "verse": 16, "text": "Now Laban had two daughters: the older was named Leah, and the younger was named Rachel."}, {"pk": 4028627, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 29, "verse": 17, "text": "Leah had tender eyes, but Rachel was shapely and beautiful."}, {"pk": 4028628, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 29, "verse": 18, "text": "Jacob loved Rachel, so he answered Laban, \u201cI\u2019ll work for you seven years for your younger daughter Rachel.\u201d \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Gn 30:26; 31:41; Hs 12:12"}, {"pk": 4028629, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 29, "verse": 19, "text": "Laban replied, \u201cBetter that I give her to you than to some other man. Stay with me.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028630, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 29, "verse": 20, "text": "So Jacob worked seven years for Rachel, and they seemed like only a few days to him because of his love for her."}, {"pk": 4028631, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 29, "verse": 21, "text": "Then Jacob said to Laban, \u201cSince my time is complete, give me my wife, so I can sleep with [7] her.\u201d", "comment": "[7] Lit can go to"}, {"pk": 4028632, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 29, "verse": 22, "text": "So Laban invited all the men of the place and sponsored a feast."}, {"pk": 4028633, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 29, "verse": 23, "text": "That evening, Laban took his daughter Leah and gave her to Jacob, and he slept with her."}, {"pk": 4028634, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 29, "verse": 24, "text": "And Laban gave his slave Zilpah to his daughter Leah as her slave."}, {"pk": 4028635, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 29, "verse": 25, "text": "When morning came, there was Leah! So he said to Laban, \u201cWhat is this you have done to me? Wasn\u2019t it for Rachel that I worked for you? Why have you deceived me?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028636, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 29, "verse": 26, "text": "Laban answered, \u201cIt is not the custom in this place to give the younger daughter in marriage before the firstborn."}, {"pk": 4028637, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 29, "verse": 27, "text": "Complete this week of wedding celebration, and we will also give you this younger one in return for working yet another seven years for me.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028638, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 29, "verse": 28, "text": "And Jacob did just that. He finished the week of celebration, and Laban gave him his daughter Rachel as his wife."}, {"pk": 4028639, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 29, "verse": 29, "text": "And Laban gave his slave Bilhah to his daughter Rachel as her slave."}, {"pk": 4028640, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 29, "verse": 30, "text": "Jacob slept with Rachel also, and indeed, he loved Rachel more than Leah. And he worked for Laban another seven years. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Gn 31:41"}, {"pk": 4028641, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 29, "verse": 31, "text": "When the LORD saw that Leah was unloved, \u24d1 he opened her womb; \u24d2 but Rachel was unable to conceive. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Gn 11:30; 25:21; Jdg 13:2-3; 1Sm 2:5; Lk 1:36
\u24d2 Gn 30:22
\u24d1 Gn 25:28; Dt 21:15-16; 22:13; 24:3; Lk 14:26; 16:13"}, {"pk": 4028642, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 29, "verse": 32, "text": "Leah conceived, gave birth to a son, and named him Reuben, [8] for she said, \u201cThe LORD has seen my affliction; \u24d4 surely my husband will love me now.\u201d", "comment": "[8] = See, a Son; in Hb, the name Reuben sounds like \u201chas seen my affliction.\u201d
\u24d4 Gn 31:42; Ex 3:7; 4:31; Dt 26:7"}, {"pk": 4028643, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 29, "verse": 33, "text": "She conceived again, gave birth to a son, and said, \u201cThe LORD heard that I am unloved and has given me this son also.\u201d So she named him Simeon. [9]", "comment": "[9] In Hb, the name Simeon sounds like \u201chas heard.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028644, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 29, "verse": 34, "text": "She conceived again, gave birth to a son, and said, \u201cAt last, my husband will become attached to me because I have borne three sons for him.\u201d Therefore he was named Levi. [10]", "comment": "[10] In Hb, the name Levi sounds like \u201cattached to.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028645, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 29, "verse": 35, "text": "And she conceived again, gave birth to a son, and said, \u201cThis time I will praise the LORD.\u201d Therefore she named him Judah. [11] \u24d5 Then Leah stopped having children.", "comment": "[11] In Hb, the name Judah sounds like \u201cpraise.\u201d
\u24d5 Gn 49:8; Mt 1:2"}, {"pk": 4028646, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 30, "verse": 1, "text": "When Rachel saw that she was not bearing Jacob any children, she envied her sister. \u201cGive me sons, or I will die!\u201d \u24d6 she said to Jacob.", "comment": "\u24d6 1Sm 1:5-6"}, {"pk": 4028647, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 30, "verse": 2, "text": "Jacob became angry with Rachel and said, \u201cAm I in God\u2019s place, who has withheld offspring [1] from you?\u201d", "comment": "[1] Lit the fruit of the womb"}, {"pk": 4028648, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 30, "verse": 3, "text": "Then she said, \u201cHere is my maid Bilhah. Go sleep with her, and she\u2019ll bear children for me [2] \u24d7 so that through her I too can build a family.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d7 Gn 50:23
[2] Lit bear on my knees"}, {"pk": 4028649, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 30, "verse": 4, "text": "So Rachel gave her slave Bilhah to Jacob as a wife, and he slept with her."}, {"pk": 4028650, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 30, "verse": 5, "text": "Bilhah conceived and bore Jacob a son."}, {"pk": 4028651, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 30, "verse": 6, "text": "Rachel said, \u201cGod has vindicated me; yes, he has heard me and given me a son,\u201d so she named him Dan. [3]", "comment": "[3] In Hb, the name Dan sounds like \u201chas vindicated,\u201d or \u201chas judged.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028652, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 30, "verse": 7, "text": "Rachel\u2019s slave Bilhah conceived again and bore Jacob a second son."}, {"pk": 4028653, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 30, "verse": 8, "text": "Rachel said, \u201cIn my wrestlings with God, [4] I have wrestled with my sister and won,\u201d and she named him Naphtali. [5]", "comment": "[4] Or \u201cWith mighty wrestlings
[5] In Hb, the name Naphtali sounds like \u201cmy wrestling.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028654, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 30, "verse": 9, "text": "When Leah saw that she had stopped having children, she took her slave Zilpah and gave her to Jacob as a wife."}, {"pk": 4028655, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 30, "verse": 10, "text": "Leah\u2019s slave Zilpah bore Jacob a son."}, {"pk": 4028656, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 30, "verse": 11, "text": "Then Leah said, \u201cWhat good fortune!\u201d [6] and she named him Gad. [7]", "comment": "[7] = Good Fortune
[6] Alt Hb tradition, LXX, Vg read \u201cGood fortune has come!\u201d "}, {"pk": 4028657, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 30, "verse": 12, "text": "When Leah\u2019s slave Zilpah bore Jacob a second son,"}, {"pk": 4028658, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 30, "verse": 13, "text": "Leah said, \u201cI am happy that the women call me happy,\u201d \u24d8 so she named him Asher. [8]", "comment": "\u24d8 Lk 1:48
[8] = Happy"}, {"pk": 4028659, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 30, "verse": 14, "text": "Reuben went out during the wheat harvest and found some mandrakes in the field. \u24d9 When he brought them to his mother Leah, Rachel asked, \u201cPlease give me some of your son\u2019s mandrakes.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d9 Sg 7:13"}, {"pk": 4028660, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 30, "verse": 15, "text": "But Leah replied to her, \u201cIsn\u2019t it enough that you have taken my husband? Now you also want to take my son\u2019s mandrakes?\u201d \u201cWell then,\u201d Rachel said, \u201che can sleep with you tonight in exchange for your son\u2019s mandrakes.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028661, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 30, "verse": 16, "text": "When Jacob came in from the field that evening, Leah went out to meet him and said, \u201cYou must come with me, for I have hired you with my son\u2019s mandrakes.\u201d So Jacob slept with her that night."}, {"pk": 4028662, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 30, "verse": 17, "text": "God listened to Leah, and she conceived and bore Jacob a fifth son."}, {"pk": 4028663, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 30, "verse": 18, "text": "Leah said, \u201cGod has rewarded me for giving my slave to my husband,\u201d and she named him Issachar. [9]", "comment": "[9] In Hb, the name Issachar sounds like \u201creward.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028664, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 30, "verse": 19, "text": "Then Leah conceived again and bore Jacob a sixth son."}, {"pk": 4028665, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 30, "verse": 20, "text": "\u201cGod has given me a good gift,\u201d Leah said. \u201cThis time my husband will honor me because I have borne six sons for him,\u201d and she named him Zebulun. [10]", "comment": "[10] In Hb, the name Zebulun sounds like \u201chonored.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028666, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 30, "verse": 21, "text": "Later, Leah bore a daughter and named her Dinah."}, {"pk": 4028667, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 30, "verse": 22, "text": "Then God remembered Rachel. He listened to her and opened her womb. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Gn 29:31"}, {"pk": 4028668, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 30, "verse": 23, "text": "She conceived and bore a son, and she said, \u201cGod has taken away my disgrace.\u201d \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Is 4:1; Lk 1:25"}, {"pk": 4028669, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 30, "verse": 24, "text": "She named him Joseph [11] and said, \u201cMay the LORD add another son to me.\u201d \u24dc", "comment": "[11] = He Adds
\u24dc Gn 35:17"}, {"pk": 4028670, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 30, "verse": 25, "text": "After Rachel gave birth to Joseph, Jacob said to Laban, \u201cSend me on my way so that I can return to my homeland."}, {"pk": 4028671, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 30, "verse": 26, "text": "Give me my wives and my children that I have worked for, and let me go. \u24dd You know how hard I have worked for you.\u201d", "comment": "\u24dd Gn 29:18,20,27; Hs 12:12"}, {"pk": 4028672, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 30, "verse": 27, "text": "But Laban said to him, \u201cIf I have found favor with you, stay. I have learned by divination that the LORD has blessed me because of you.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028673, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 30, "verse": 28, "text": "Then Laban said, \u201cName your wages, and I will pay them.\u201d \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Gn 29:15; 31:7,41"}, {"pk": 4028674, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 30, "verse": 29, "text": "So Jacob said to him, \u201cYou know how I have served you and how your herds have fared with me. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Gn 31:6,38-40"}, {"pk": 4028675, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 30, "verse": 30, "text": "For you had very little before I came, but now your wealth has increased. The LORD has blessed you because of me. And now, when will I also do something for my own family?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028676, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 30, "verse": 31, "text": "Laban asked, \u201cWhat should I give you?\u201d And Jacob said, \u201cYou don\u2019t need to give me anything. If you do this one thing for me, I will continue to shepherd and keep your flock."}, {"pk": 4028677, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 30, "verse": 32, "text": "Let me go through all your sheep today and remove every sheep that is speckled or spotted, every dark-colored sheep among the lambs, and the spotted and speckled among the female goats. Such will be my wages."}, {"pk": 4028678, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 30, "verse": 33, "text": "In the future when you come to check on my wages, my honesty will testify for me. If I have any female goats that are not speckled or spotted, or any lambs that are not black, they will be considered stolen.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028679, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 30, "verse": 34, "text": "\u201cGood,\u201d said Laban. \u201cLet it be as you have said.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028680, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 30, "verse": 35, "text": "That day Laban removed the streaked and spotted male goats and all the speckled and spotted female goats\u2009\u2014\u2009every one that had any white on it\u2009\u2014\u2009and every dark-colored one among the lambs, and he placed his sons in charge of them."}, {"pk": 4028681, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 30, "verse": 36, "text": "He put a three-day journey between himself and Jacob. Jacob, meanwhile, was shepherding the rest of Laban\u2019s flock."}, {"pk": 4028682, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 30, "verse": 37, "text": "Jacob then took branches of fresh poplar, almond, and plane wood, and peeled the bark, exposing white stripes on the branches."}, {"pk": 4028683, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 30, "verse": 38, "text": "He set the peeled branches in the troughs in front of the sheep\u2009\u2014\u2009in the water channels where the sheep came to drink. And the sheep bred when they came to drink."}, {"pk": 4028684, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 30, "verse": 39, "text": "The flocks bred in front of the branches and bore streaked, speckled, and spotted young. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Gn 31:10-12"}, {"pk": 4028685, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 30, "verse": 40, "text": "Jacob separated the lambs and made the flocks face the streaked sheep and the completely dark sheep in Laban\u2019s flocks. Then he set his own stock apart and didn\u2019t put them with Laban\u2019s sheep."}, {"pk": 4028686, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 30, "verse": 41, "text": "Whenever the stronger of the flock were breeding, Jacob placed the branches in the troughs, in full view of the flocks, and they would breed in front of the branches."}, {"pk": 4028687, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 30, "verse": 42, "text": "As for the weaklings of the flocks, he did not put out the branches. So it turned out that the weak sheep belonged to Laban and the stronger ones to Jacob."}, {"pk": 4028688, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 30, "verse": 43, "text": "And the man became very rich. [12] He had many flocks, female and male slaves, and camels and donkeys. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Gn 12:16; 13:2; 24:35; 26:13-14; 30:30
[12] Lit The man spread out very much, very much"}, {"pk": 4028689, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 31, "verse": 1, "text": "Now Jacob heard what Laban\u2019s sons were saying: \u201cJacob has taken all that was our father\u2019s and has built this wealth from what belonged to our father.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028690, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 31, "verse": 2, "text": "And Jacob saw from Laban\u2019s face that his attitude toward him was not the same as before."}, {"pk": 4028691, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 31, "verse": 3, "text": "The LORD said to him, \u201cGo back to the land of your fathers and to your family, and I will be with you.\u201d \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Gn 28:15; 32:10"}, {"pk": 4028692, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 31, "verse": 4, "text": "Jacob had Rachel and Leah called to the field where his flocks were."}, {"pk": 4028693, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 31, "verse": 5, "text": "He said to them, \u201cI can see from your father\u2019s face that his attitude toward me is not the same as before, but the God of my father has been with me."}, {"pk": 4028694, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 31, "verse": 6, "text": "You know that with all my strength I have served your father \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Gn 30:29"}, {"pk": 4028695, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 31, "verse": 7, "text": "and that he has cheated me and changed my wages ten times. But God has not let him harm me."}, {"pk": 4028696, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 31, "verse": 8, "text": "If he said, \u2018The spotted sheep will be your wages,\u2019 then all the sheep were born spotted. If he said, \u2018The streaked sheep will be your wages,\u2019 then all the sheep were born streaked. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Gn 30:32"}, {"pk": 4028697, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 31, "verse": 9, "text": "God has taken away your father\u2019s herds and given them to me."}, {"pk": 4028698, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 31, "verse": 10, "text": "\u201cWhen the flocks were breeding, I saw in a dream that the streaked, spotted, and speckled males were mating with the females."}, {"pk": 4028699, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 31, "verse": 11, "text": "In that dream the angel of God said to me, \u2018Jacob!\u2019 and I said, \u2018Here I am.\u2019"}, {"pk": 4028700, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 31, "verse": 12, "text": "And he said, \u2018Look up and see: all the males that are mating with the flocks are streaked, spotted, and speckled, for I have seen all that Laban has been doing to you. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Gn 30:37-40; Ex 3:7"}, {"pk": 4028701, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 31, "verse": 13, "text": "I am the God of Bethel, where you poured oil on the stone marker and made a solemn vow to me. \u24d8 Get up, leave this land, and return to your native land.\u2019\u201d", "comment": "\u24d8 Gn 28:18-19"}, {"pk": 4028702, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 31, "verse": 14, "text": "Then Rachel and Leah answered him, \u201cDo we have any portion or inheritance in our father\u2019s family?"}, {"pk": 4028703, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 31, "verse": 15, "text": "Are we not regarded by him as outsiders? For he has sold us \u24d9 and has certainly spent our purchase price.", "comment": "\u24d9 Gn 29:19-30"}, {"pk": 4028704, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 31, "verse": 16, "text": "In fact, all the wealth that God has taken away from our father belongs to us and to our children. So do whatever God has said to you.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028705, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 31, "verse": 17, "text": "So Jacob got up and put his children and wives on the camels."}, {"pk": 4028706, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 31, "verse": 18, "text": "He took all the livestock and possessions he had acquired in Paddan-aram, and he drove his herds to go to the land of Canaan, to his father Isaac."}, {"pk": 4028707, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 31, "verse": 19, "text": "When Laban had gone to shear his sheep, Rachel stole her father\u2019s household idols. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Jdg 17:5; 1Sm 15:23; 19:13; Ezk 21:21; Hs 3:4; Zch 10:2"}, {"pk": 4028708, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 31, "verse": 20, "text": "And Jacob deceived [1] Laban the Aramean, not telling him that he was fleeing.", "comment": "[1] Lit And he stole the heart of"}, {"pk": 4028709, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 31, "verse": 21, "text": "He fled with all his possessions, crossed the Euphrates, and headed for [2] the hill country of Gilead.", "comment": "[2] Lit and set his face to"}, {"pk": 4028710, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 31, "verse": 22, "text": "On the third day Laban was told that Jacob had fled."}, {"pk": 4028711, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 31, "verse": 23, "text": "So he took his relatives with him, pursued Jacob for seven days, and overtook him in the hill country of Gilead."}, {"pk": 4028712, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 31, "verse": 24, "text": "But God came to Laban the Aramean in a dream at night. \u201cWatch yourself!\u201d God warned him. \u201cDon\u2019t say anything to Jacob, either good or bad.\u201d \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Gn 24:50; 31:29; 2Sm 13:22"}, {"pk": 4028713, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 31, "verse": 25, "text": "When Laban overtook Jacob, Jacob had pitched his tent in the hill country, and Laban and his relatives also pitched their tents in the hill country of Gilead."}, {"pk": 4028714, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 31, "verse": 26, "text": "Laban said to Jacob, \u201cWhat have you done? You have deceived me and taken my daughters away like prisoners of war!"}, {"pk": 4028715, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 31, "verse": 27, "text": "Why did you secretly flee from me, deceive me, and not tell me? I would have sent you away with joy and singing, with tambourines and lyres,"}, {"pk": 4028716, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 31, "verse": 28, "text": "but you didn\u2019t even let me kiss my grandchildren and my daughters. You have acted foolishly."}, {"pk": 4028717, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 31, "verse": 29, "text": "I could do you great harm, but last night the God of your father said to me: \u2018Watch yourself! Don\u2019t say anything to Jacob, either good or bad.\u2019"}, {"pk": 4028718, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 31, "verse": 30, "text": "Now you have gone off because you long for your father\u2019s family\u2009\u2014\u2009but why have you stolen my gods?\u201d \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Gn 31:19; Jos 24:2; Jdg 18:24"}, {"pk": 4028719, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 31, "verse": 31, "text": "Jacob answered, \u201cI was afraid, for I thought you would take your daughters from me by force."}, {"pk": 4028720, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 31, "verse": 32, "text": "If you find your gods with anyone here, he will not live! \u24dd Before our relatives, point out anything that is yours and take it.\u201d Jacob did not know that Rachel had stolen the idols.", "comment": "\u24dd Gn 44:9"}, {"pk": 4028721, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 31, "verse": 33, "text": "So Laban went into Jacob\u2019s tent, Leah\u2019s tent, and the tents of the two concubines, [3] but he found nothing. When he left Leah\u2019s tent, he went into Rachel\u2019s tent.", "comment": "[3] Lit servants"}, {"pk": 4028722, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 31, "verse": 34, "text": "Now Rachel had taken Laban\u2019s household idols, put them in the saddlebag of the camel, and sat on them. Laban searched the whole tent but found nothing."}, {"pk": 4028723, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 31, "verse": 35, "text": "She said to her father, \u201cDon\u2019t be angry, my lord, that I cannot stand up in your presence; \u24d0 I am having my period.\u201d So Laban searched, but could not find the household idols.", "comment": "\u24d0 Lv 19:32"}, {"pk": 4028724, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 31, "verse": 36, "text": "Then Jacob became incensed and brought charges against Laban. \u201cWhat is my crime?\u201d he said to Laban. \u201cWhat is my sin, that you have pursued me?"}, {"pk": 4028725, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 31, "verse": 37, "text": "You\u2019ve searched all my possessions! Have you found anything of yours? [4] Put it here before my relatives and yours, and let them decide between the two of us.", "comment": "[4] Lit What have you found from all of the possessions of your house?"}, {"pk": 4028726, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 31, "verse": 38, "text": "I\u2019ve been with you these twenty years. Your ewes and female goats have not miscarried, and I have not eaten the rams from your flock."}, {"pk": 4028727, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 31, "verse": 39, "text": "I did not bring you any of the flock torn by wild beasts; I myself bore the loss. You demanded payment from me for what was stolen by day or by night."}, {"pk": 4028728, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 31, "verse": 40, "text": "There I was\u2009\u2014\u2009the heat consumed me by day and the frost by night, and sleep fled from my eyes."}, {"pk": 4028729, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 31, "verse": 41, "text": "For twenty years in your household I served you\u2009\u2014\u2009fourteen years for your two daughters and six years for your flocks \u24d1 \u2009\u2014\u2009and you have changed my wages ten times!", "comment": "\u24d1 Gn 29:27,30"}, {"pk": 4028730, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 31, "verse": 42, "text": "If the God of my father, the God of Abraham, the Fear of Isaac, had not been with me, certainly now you would have sent me off empty-handed. But God has seen my affliction and my hard work, [5] and he issued his verdict last night.\u201d", "comment": "[5] Lit and the work of my hands"}, {"pk": 4028731, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 31, "verse": 43, "text": "Then Laban answered Jacob, \u201cThe daughters are my daughters; the sons, my sons; and the flocks, my flocks! Everything you see is mine! But what can I do today for these daughters of mine or for the children they have borne?"}, {"pk": 4028732, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 31, "verse": 44, "text": "Come now, let\u2019s make a covenant, you and I. \u24d2 Let it be a witness between the two of us.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d2 Gn 21:27,32; 26:28"}, {"pk": 4028733, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 31, "verse": 45, "text": "So Jacob picked out a stone and set it up as a marker. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Jos 24:26-27"}, {"pk": 4028734, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 31, "verse": 46, "text": "Then Jacob said to his relatives, \u201cGather stones.\u201d And they took stones and made a mound, then ate there by the mound."}, {"pk": 4028735, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 31, "verse": 47, "text": "Laban named the mound Jegar-sahadutha, but Jacob named it Galeed. [6]", "comment": "[6] Jegar-sahadutha is Aramaic, and Galeed is Hb; both names = Mound of Witness"}, {"pk": 4028736, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 31, "verse": 48, "text": "Then Laban said, \u201cThis mound is a witness between you and me today.\u201d Therefore the place was called Galeed"}, {"pk": 4028737, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 31, "verse": 49, "text": "and also Mizpah, [7] \u24d4 for he said, \u201cMay the LORD watch between you and me when we are out of each other\u2019s sight.", "comment": "[7] = Watchtower
\u24d4 Jdg 11:29; 1Sm 7:5-6"}, {"pk": 4028738, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 31, "verse": 50, "text": "If you mistreat my daughters or take other wives, though no one is with us, understand that God will be a witness between you and me.\u201d \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Jdg 11:10; 1Sm 12:5; Jb 16:19; Jr 42:5; Mc 1:2"}, {"pk": 4028739, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 31, "verse": 51, "text": "Laban also said to Jacob, \u201cLook at this mound and the marker I have set up between you and me."}, {"pk": 4028740, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 31, "verse": 52, "text": "This mound is a witness and the marker is a witness that I will not pass beyond this mound to you, and you will not pass beyond this mound and this marker to do me harm."}, {"pk": 4028741, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 31, "verse": 53, "text": "The God of Abraham, and the gods \u24d6 of Nahor\u2009\u2014\u2009the gods of their father [8] \u2009\u2014\u2009will judge between us.\u201d And Jacob swore by the Fear of his father Isaac.", "comment": "\u24d6 Jos 24:2
[8] Two Hb mss, LXX omit the gods of their father"}, {"pk": 4028742, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 31, "verse": 54, "text": "Then Jacob offered a sacrifice on the mountain and invited his relatives to eat a meal. So they ate a meal and spent the night on the mountain."}, {"pk": 4028743, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 31, "verse": 55, "text": "Laban got up early in the morning, kissed his grandchildren and daughters, and blessed them. Then Laban left to return home."}, {"pk": 4028744, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 32, "verse": 1, "text": "Jacob went on his way, and God\u2019s angels met him. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 91:9-11"}, {"pk": 4028745, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 32, "verse": 2, "text": "When he saw them, Jacob said, \u201cThis is God\u2019s camp.\u201d So he called that place Mahanaim. [1] \u24d8", "comment": "[1] = Two Camps
\u24d8 Jos 21:38; 2Sm 2:8; 17:24,27; 1Kg 2:8"}, {"pk": 4028746, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 32, "verse": 3, "text": "Jacob sent messengers ahead of him to his brother Esau in the land of Seir, the territory of Edom."}, {"pk": 4028747, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 32, "verse": 4, "text": "He commanded them, \u201cYou are to say to my lord Esau, \u2018This is what your servant Jacob says. I have been staying with Laban and have been delayed until now."}, {"pk": 4028748, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 32, "verse": 5, "text": "I have oxen, donkeys, flocks, and male and female slaves. I have sent this message to inform my lord, in order to seek your favor.\u2019\u201d \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Gn 33:8,15"}, {"pk": 4028749, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 32, "verse": 6, "text": "When the messengers returned to Jacob, they said, \u201cWe went to your brother Esau; he is coming to meet you\u2009\u2014\u2009and he has four hundred men with him.\u201d \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Gn 33:1"}, {"pk": 4028750, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 32, "verse": 7, "text": "Jacob was greatly afraid and distressed; he divided the people with him into two camps, along with the flocks, herds, and camels."}, {"pk": 4028751, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 32, "verse": 8, "text": "He thought, \u201cIf Esau comes to one camp and attacks it, the remaining one can escape.\u201d \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Gn 27:41"}, {"pk": 4028752, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 32, "verse": 9, "text": "Then Jacob said, \u201cGod of my father Abraham and God of my father Isaac, \u24dc the LORD who said to me, \u2018Go back to your land and to your family, and I will cause you to prosper,\u2019 \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dc Gn 28:13; 31:42,53
\u24dd Gn 31:3,13"}, {"pk": 4028753, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 32, "verse": 10, "text": "I am unworthy of all the kindness and faithfulness you have shown your servant. Indeed, I crossed over the Jordan with my staff, and now I have become two camps."}, {"pk": 4028754, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 32, "verse": 11, "text": "Please rescue me from my brother Esau, for I am afraid of him; otherwise, he may come and attack me, the mothers, and their children."}, {"pk": 4028755, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 32, "verse": 12, "text": "You have said, \u2018I will cause you to prosper, and I will make your offspring like the sand of the sea, too numerous to be counted.\u2019\u201d \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Gn 28:13-15"}, {"pk": 4028756, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 32, "verse": 13, "text": "He spent the night there and took part of what he had brought with him as a gift for his brother Esau: \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Gn 43:11"}, {"pk": 4028757, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 32, "verse": 14, "text": "two hundred female goats, twenty male goats, two hundred ewes, twenty rams,"}, {"pk": 4028758, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 32, "verse": 15, "text": "thirty milk camels with their young, forty cows, ten bulls, twenty female donkeys, and ten male donkeys."}, {"pk": 4028759, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 32, "verse": 16, "text": "He entrusted them to his slaves as separate herds and said to them, \u201cGo on ahead of me, and leave some distance between the herds.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028760, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 32, "verse": 17, "text": "And he told the first one: \u201cWhen my brother Esau meets you and asks, \u2018Who do you belong to? Where are you going? And whose animals are these ahead of you?\u2019"}, {"pk": 4028761, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 32, "verse": 18, "text": "then tell him, \u2018They belong to your servant Jacob. They are a gift sent to my lord Esau. And look, he is behind us.\u2019\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028762, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 32, "verse": 19, "text": "He also told the second one, the third, and everyone who was walking behind the animals, \u201cSay the same thing to Esau when you find him."}, {"pk": 4028763, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 32, "verse": 20, "text": "You are also to say, \u2018Look, your servant Jacob is right behind us.\u2019\u201d For he thought, \u201cI want to appease Esau with the gift that is going ahead of me. After that, I can face him, and perhaps he will forgive me.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028764, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 32, "verse": 21, "text": "So the gift was sent on ahead of him while he remained in the camp that night."}, {"pk": 4028765, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 32, "verse": 22, "text": "During the night Jacob got up and took his two wives, his two slave women, and his eleven sons, and crossed the ford of Jabbok. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Dt 2:37; 3:16; Jos 12:2"}, {"pk": 4028766, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 32, "verse": 23, "text": "He took them and sent them across the stream, along with all his possessions."}, {"pk": 4028767, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 32, "verse": 24, "text": "Jacob was left alone, and a man wrestled with him until daybreak. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Hs 12:3-4"}, {"pk": 4028768, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 32, "verse": 25, "text": "When the man saw that he could not defeat him, he struck Jacob\u2019s hip socket as they wrestled and dislocated his hip."}, {"pk": 4028769, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 32, "verse": 26, "text": "Then he said to Jacob, \u201cLet me go, for it is daybreak.\u201d But Jacob said, \u201cI will not let you go unless you bless me.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028770, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 32, "verse": 27, "text": "\u201cWhat is your name?\u201d the man asked. \u201cJacob,\u201d he replied."}, {"pk": 4028771, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 32, "verse": 28, "text": "\u201cYour name will no longer be Jacob,\u201d \u24d4 he said. \u201cIt will be Israel [2] because you have struggled with God \u24d5 and with men and have prevailed.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d4 Gn 35:10; 2Kg 17:34
\u24d5 Hs 12:3-4
[2] In Hb, the name Israel sounds like \u201che struggled (with) God.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028772, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 32, "verse": 29, "text": "Then Jacob asked him, \u201cPlease tell me your name.\u201d But he answered, \u201cWhy do you ask my name?\u201d \u24d6 And he blessed him there.", "comment": "\u24d6 Jdg 13:18"}, {"pk": 4028773, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 32, "verse": 30, "text": "Jacob then named the place Peniel, [3] \u201cFor I have seen God face to face,\u201d he said, \u201cyet my life has been spared.\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "[3] = Face of God
\u24d7 Gn 16:13; Ex 24:10-11; 33:20; Nm 12:8; Jdg 6:22; 13:22"}, {"pk": 4028774, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 32, "verse": 31, "text": "The sun shone on him as he passed by Penuel [4] \u24d8 \u2009\u2014\u2009limping because of his hip.", "comment": "[4] Variant of Peniel
\u24d8 Jdg 8:8"}, {"pk": 4028775, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 32, "verse": 32, "text": "That is why, still today, the Israelites don\u2019t eat the thigh muscle that is at the hip socket: because he struck Jacob\u2019s hip socket at the thigh muscle. [5]", "comment": "[5] Or tendon"}, {"pk": 4028776, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 33, "verse": 1, "text": "Now Jacob looked up and saw Esau coming toward him with four hundred men. So he divided the children among Leah, Rachel, and the two slave women."}, {"pk": 4028777, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 33, "verse": 2, "text": "He put the slaves and their children first, Leah and her children next, and Rachel and Joseph last."}, {"pk": 4028778, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 33, "verse": 3, "text": "He himself went on ahead and bowed to the ground \u24d9 seven times until he approached his brother.", "comment": "\u24d9 Gn 18:2; 42:6; 43:26"}, {"pk": 4028779, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 33, "verse": 4, "text": "But Esau ran to meet him, hugged him, threw his arms around him, and kissed him. Then they wept. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Gn 45:14"}, {"pk": 4028780, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 33, "verse": 5, "text": "When Esau looked up and saw the women and children, he asked, \u201cWho are these with you?\u201d He answered, \u201cThe children God has graciously given your servant.\u201d \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Gn 48:9; Ps 127:3; Is 8:18"}, {"pk": 4028781, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 33, "verse": 6, "text": "Then the slaves and their children approached him and bowed down."}, {"pk": 4028782, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 33, "verse": 7, "text": "Leah and her children also approached and bowed down, and then Joseph and Rachel approached and bowed down."}, {"pk": 4028783, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 33, "verse": 8, "text": "So Esau said, \u201cWhat do you mean by this whole procession [1] I met?\u201d \u24dc \u201cTo find favor with you, my lord,\u201d \u24dd he answered.", "comment": "[1] Lit camp
\u24dc Gn 32:13-16
\u24dd Gn 32:5"}, {"pk": 4028784, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 33, "verse": 9, "text": "\u201cI have enough, my brother,\u201d Esau replied. \u201cKeep what you have.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028785, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 33, "verse": 10, "text": "But Jacob said, \u201cNo, please! If I have found favor with you, take this gift from me. For indeed, I have seen your face, and it is like seeing God\u2019s face, since you have accepted me."}, {"pk": 4028786, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 33, "verse": 11, "text": "Please take my present that was brought to you, because God has been gracious to me and I have everything I need.\u201d So Jacob urged him until he accepted."}, {"pk": 4028787, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 33, "verse": 12, "text": "Then Esau said, \u201cLet\u2019s move on, and I\u2019ll go ahead of you.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028788, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 33, "verse": 13, "text": "Jacob replied, \u201cMy lord knows that the children are weak, and I have nursing flocks and herds. If they are driven hard for one day, the whole herd will die."}, {"pk": 4028789, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 33, "verse": 14, "text": "Let my lord go ahead of his servant. I will continue on slowly, at a pace suited to the livestock and the children, until I come to my lord at Seir.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028790, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 33, "verse": 15, "text": "Esau said, \u201cLet me leave some of my people with you.\u201d But he replied, \u201cWhy do that? Please indulge me, [2] my lord.\u201d \u24d0", "comment": "[2] Lit May I find favor in your eyes
\u24d0 Gn 34:11; 47:25; Ru 2:13"}, {"pk": 4028791, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 33, "verse": 16, "text": "That day Esau started on his way back to Seir,"}, {"pk": 4028792, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 33, "verse": 17, "text": "but Jacob went to Succoth. He built a house for himself and shelters for his livestock; that is why the place was called Succoth. [3] \u24d1", "comment": "[3] = Stalls or Huts
\u24d1 Jos 13:27; Jdg 8:5; Ps 60:6"}, {"pk": 4028793, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 33, "verse": 18, "text": "After Jacob came from Paddan-aram, he arrived safely \u24d2 at Shechem \u24d3 in the land of Canaan and camped in front of the city.", "comment": "\u24d2 Gn 28:21
\u24d3 Jos 24:1; Jdg 9:1; Ps 60:6; Ac 7:16"}, {"pk": 4028794, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 33, "verse": 19, "text": "He purchased a section of the field where he had pitched his tent from the sons of Hamor, Shechem\u2019s father, for a hundred pieces of silver. [4] \u24d4", "comment": "[4] Lit 100 qesitahs; the value of this currency is unknown
\u24d4 Jos 24:32; Jn 4:5"}, {"pk": 4028795, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 33, "verse": 20, "text": "And he set up an altar there and called it God, the God of Israel. [5]", "comment": "[5] = El-Elohe-Israel"}, {"pk": 4028796, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 34, "verse": 1, "text": "Leah\u2019s daughter \u24d5 Dinah, whom Leah bore to Jacob, went out to see some of the young women of the area.", "comment": "\u24d5 Gn 30:21"}, {"pk": 4028797, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 34, "verse": 2, "text": "When Shechem\u2009\u2014\u2009son of Hamor the Hivite, who was the region\u2019s chieftain\u2009\u2014\u2009saw her, he took her and raped her."}, {"pk": 4028798, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 34, "verse": 3, "text": "He became infatuated with Jacob\u2019s daughter Dinah. He loved the young girl and spoke tenderly to her. [1]", "comment": "[1] Lit spoke to her heart"}, {"pk": 4028799, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 34, "verse": 4, "text": "\u201cGet me this girl as a wife,\u201d \u24d6 he told his father.", "comment": "\u24d6 Jdg 14:2"}, {"pk": 4028800, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 34, "verse": 5, "text": "Jacob heard that Shechem had defiled his daughter Dinah, but since his sons were with his livestock in the field, he remained silent until they returned."}, {"pk": 4028801, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 34, "verse": 6, "text": "Meanwhile, Shechem\u2019s father Hamor came to speak with Jacob."}, {"pk": 4028802, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 34, "verse": 7, "text": "Jacob\u2019s sons returned from the field when they heard about the incident and were deeply grieved and very angry. For Shechem had committed an outrage against Israel by raping Jacob\u2019s daughter, \u24d7 and such a thing should not be done.", "comment": "\u24d7 Dt 22:20-30; Jdg 20:6; 2Sm 13:12"}, {"pk": 4028803, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 34, "verse": 8, "text": "Hamor said to Jacob\u2019s sons, \u201cMy son Shechem has his heart set on your [2] daughter. Please give her to him as a wife.", "comment": "[2] The Hb word for your is pl, showing that Hamor is speaking to Jacob and his sons."}, {"pk": 4028804, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 34, "verse": 9, "text": "Intermarry with us; give your daughters to us, and take our daughters for yourselves."}, {"pk": 4028805, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 34, "verse": 10, "text": "Live with us. The land is before you. Settle here, move about, and acquire property in it.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028806, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 34, "verse": 11, "text": "Then Shechem said to Dinah\u2019s father and brothers, \u201cGrant me this favor, [3] and I\u2019ll give you whatever you say.", "comment": "[3] Lit \u201cMay I find favor in your eyes"}, {"pk": 4028807, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 34, "verse": 12, "text": "Demand of me a high compensation [4] and gift; I\u2019ll give you whatever you ask me. Just give the girl to be my wife!\u201d", "comment": "[4] Or bride-price, or betrothal present"}, {"pk": 4028808, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 34, "verse": 13, "text": "But Jacob\u2019s sons answered Shechem and his father Hamor deceitfully because he had defiled their sister Dinah."}, {"pk": 4028809, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 34, "verse": 14, "text": "\u201cWe cannot do this thing,\u201d they said to them. \u201cGiving our sister to an uncircumcised man is a disgrace to us."}, {"pk": 4028810, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 34, "verse": 15, "text": "We will agree with you only on this condition: if all your males are circumcised as we are. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Gn 17:23-27"}, {"pk": 4028811, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 34, "verse": 16, "text": "Then we will give you our daughters, take your daughters for ourselves, live with you, and become one people."}, {"pk": 4028812, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 34, "verse": 17, "text": "But if you will not listen to us and be circumcised, then we will take our daughter and go.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028813, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 34, "verse": 18, "text": "Their words seemed good to Hamor and his son Shechem."}, {"pk": 4028814, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 34, "verse": 19, "text": "The young man did not delay doing this, because he was delighted with Jacob\u2019s daughter. Now he was the most important in all his father\u2019s family."}, {"pk": 4028815, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 34, "verse": 20, "text": "So Hamor and his son Shechem went to the gate of their city \u24d9 and spoke to the men of their city.", "comment": "\u24d9 Ru 4:1; 2Sm 15:2"}, {"pk": 4028816, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 34, "verse": 21, "text": "\u201cThese men are peaceful toward us,\u201d they said. \u201cLet them live in our land and move about in it, for indeed, the region is large enough for them. Let us take their daughters as our wives and give our daughters to them."}, {"pk": 4028817, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 34, "verse": 22, "text": "But the men will agree to live with us and be one people only on this condition: if all our men are circumcised as they are."}, {"pk": 4028818, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 34, "verse": 23, "text": "Won\u2019t their livestock, their possessions, and all their animals become ours? Only let us agree with them, and they will live with us.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028819, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 34, "verse": 24, "text": "All the men \u24da who had come to the city gates listened to Hamor and his son Shechem, and all those men were circumcised.", "comment": "\u24da Gn 23:10"}, {"pk": 4028820, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 34, "verse": 25, "text": "On the third day, when they were still in pain, two of Jacob\u2019s sons, Simeon and Levi, \u24db Dinah\u2019s brothers, took their swords, went into the unsuspecting city, and killed every male.", "comment": "\u24db Gn 49:5-7"}, {"pk": 4028821, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 34, "verse": 26, "text": "They killed Hamor and his son Shechem with their swords, took Dinah from Shechem\u2019s house, and went away."}, {"pk": 4028822, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 34, "verse": 27, "text": "Jacob\u2019s sons came to the slaughter and plundered the city because their sister had been defiled."}, {"pk": 4028823, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 34, "verse": 28, "text": "They took their flocks, herds, donkeys, and whatever was in the city and in the field."}, {"pk": 4028824, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 34, "verse": 29, "text": "They captured all their possessions, dependents, and wives and plundered everything in the houses."}, {"pk": 4028825, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 34, "verse": 30, "text": "Then Jacob said to Simeon and Levi, \u201cYou have brought trouble on me, \u24dc making me odious to the inhabitants of the land, \u24dd the Canaanites and the Perizzites. \u24d0 We are few in number; if they unite against me and attack me, I and my household will be destroyed.\u201d \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d0 Gn 13:7; 34:2
\u24d1 Gn 46:26-27; Dt 4:27; 1Ch 16:19; Ps 105:12
\u24dd Ex 5:21; 1Sm 13:4; 2Sm 10:6
\u24dc Jos 7:25"}, {"pk": 4028826, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 34, "verse": 31, "text": "But they answered, \u201cShould he treat our sister like a prostitute?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028827, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 35, "verse": 1, "text": "God said to Jacob, \u201cGet up! Go to Bethel and settle there. \u24d2 Build an altar there to the God who appeared to you when you fled from your brother Esau.\u201d \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Gn 27:43
\u24d2 Gn 28:19"}, {"pk": 4028828, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 35, "verse": 2, "text": "So Jacob said to his family and all who were with him, \u201cGet rid of the foreign gods that are among you. \u24d4 Purify yourselves and change your clothes. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d4 Gn 31:19; Jos 24:23; 1Sm 7:3
\u24d5 Ex 19:10"}, {"pk": 4028829, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 35, "verse": 3, "text": "We must get up and go to Bethel. I will build an altar there to the God who answered me in my day of distress. \u24d6 He has been with me everywhere I have gone.\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Gn 28:10-22
\u24d6 1Sm 7:9; 2Sm 24:25; Jb 12:4; Ps 20:1; 34:4"}, {"pk": 4028830, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 35, "verse": 4, "text": "Then they gave Jacob all their foreign gods and their earrings, and Jacob hid them under the oak near Shechem."}, {"pk": 4028831, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 35, "verse": 5, "text": "When they set out, a terror from God came over the cities around them, and they did not pursue Jacob\u2019s sons. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Ex 23:27"}, {"pk": 4028832, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 35, "verse": 6, "text": "So Jacob and all who were with him came to Luz (that is, Bethel \u24d9) in the land of Canaan.", "comment": "\u24d9 Gn 28:19; 48:3"}, {"pk": 4028833, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 35, "verse": 7, "text": "Jacob built an altar there and called the place El-bethel [1] because it was there that God had revealed himself to him when he was fleeing from his brother.", "comment": "[1] = God of Bethel"}, {"pk": 4028834, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 35, "verse": 8, "text": "Deborah, the one who had nursed and raised Rebekah, [2] \u24da died and was buried under the oak south of Bethel. So Jacob named it Allon-bacuth. [3]", "comment": "[3] = Oak of Weeping
[2] Lit Deborah, Rebekah\u2019s wet nurse; Gn 24:59
\u24da Gn 24:59"}, {"pk": 4028835, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 35, "verse": 9, "text": "God appeared to Jacob again after he returned from Paddan-aram, and he blessed him."}, {"pk": 4028836, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 35, "verse": 10, "text": "God said to him, \u201cYour name is Jacob; you will no longer be named Jacob, but your name will be Israel.\u201d \u24db So he named him Israel.", "comment": "\u24db Gn 17:5; 32:28"}, {"pk": 4028837, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 35, "verse": 11, "text": "God also said to him, \u201cI am God Almighty. \u24dc Be fruitful and multiply. \u24dd A nation, indeed an assembly of nations, will come from you, \u24d0 and kings will descend from you. [4] \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Gn 17:6,16; 36:31
\u24dc Gn 17:1; 28:3; Ex 6:3
\u24dd Gn 9:1,7
\u24d0 Gn 48:4
[4] Lit will come from your loins"}, {"pk": 4028838, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 35, "verse": 12, "text": "I will give to you the land that I gave to Abraham and Isaac. \u24d2 And I will give the land to your future descendants.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d2 Gn 12:7; 13:15; 26:3-4; 28:13; Ex 32:13"}, {"pk": 4028839, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 35, "verse": 13, "text": "Then God withdrew [5] \u24d3 from him at the place where he had spoken to him.", "comment": "[5] Lit went up
\u24d3 Gn 17:22; 18:33"}, {"pk": 4028840, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 35, "verse": 14, "text": "Jacob set up a marker at the place where he had spoken to him\u2009\u2014\u2009a stone marker. He poured a drink offering on it and anointed it with oil. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Gn 28:18-19; 31:45"}, {"pk": 4028841, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 35, "verse": 15, "text": "Jacob named the place where God had spoken with him Bethel."}, {"pk": 4028842, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 35, "verse": 16, "text": "They set out from Bethel. When they were still some distance from Ephrath, Rachel began to give birth, and her labor was difficult."}, {"pk": 4028843, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 35, "verse": 17, "text": "During her difficult labor, the midwife said to her, \u201cDon\u2019t be afraid, for you have another son.\u201d \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Gn 30:24"}, {"pk": 4028844, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 35, "verse": 18, "text": "With her last breath\u2009\u2014\u2009for she was dying\u2009\u2014\u2009she named him Ben-oni, [6] but his father called him Benjamin. [7]", "comment": "[6] = Son of My Sorrow
[7] = Son of the Right Hand"}, {"pk": 4028845, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 35, "verse": 19, "text": "So Rachel died and was buried on the way to Ephrath (that is, Bethlehem \u24d6).", "comment": "\u24d6 Mc 5:2; Mt 2:18"}, {"pk": 4028846, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 35, "verse": 20, "text": "Jacob set up a marker on her grave; it is the marker at Rachel\u2019s grave still today."}, {"pk": 4028847, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 35, "verse": 21, "text": "Israel set out again and pitched his tent beyond the Tower of Eder. [8]", "comment": "[8] Or beyond Migdal-eder"}, {"pk": 4028848, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 35, "verse": 22, "text": "While Israel was living in that region, Reuben went in and slept with his father\u2019s concubine Bilhah, and Israel heard about it. \u24d7 Jacob had twelve sons: \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d7 Gn 49:3-4
\u24d8 1Ch 2:1-2"}, {"pk": 4028849, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 35, "verse": 23, "text": "Leah\u2019s sons were Reuben (Jacob\u2019s firstborn), Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun.
"}, {"pk": 4028850, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 35, "verse": 24, "text": "Rachel\u2019s sons were Joseph and Benjamin.
"}, {"pk": 4028851, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 35, "verse": 25, "text": "The sons of Rachel\u2019s slave Bilhah were Dan and Naphtali.
"}, {"pk": 4028852, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 35, "verse": 26, "text": "The sons of Leah\u2019s slave Zilpah were Gad and Asher.
These are the sons of Jacob, who were born to him in Paddan-aram."}, {"pk": 4028853, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 35, "verse": 27, "text": "Jacob came to his father Isaac at Mamre \u24d9 in Kiriath-arba (that is, Hebron \u24da), where Abraham and Isaac had stayed.", "comment": "\u24d9 Gn 13:18; 18:1; 23:19
\u24da Jos 14:15"}, {"pk": 4028854, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 35, "verse": 28, "text": "Isaac lived 180 years."}, {"pk": 4028855, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 35, "verse": 29, "text": "He took his last breath and died, and was gathered to his people, \u24db old and full of days. His sons Esau and Jacob buried him.", "comment": "\u24db Gn 25:8,17; 49:33; Nm 20:24,26; Dt 32:50"}, {"pk": 4028856, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 36, "verse": 1, "text": "These are the family records \u24dc of Esau (that is, Edom \u24dd).", "comment": "\u24dc Gn 2:4; 36:9
\u24dd Gn 25:30"}, {"pk": 4028857, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 36, "verse": 2, "text": "Esau took his wives from the Canaanite women: Adah daughter of Elon the Hethite, \u24d0 Oholibamah daughter of Anah and granddaughter [1] of Zibeon the Hivite,", "comment": "\u24d0 Gn 26:34
[1] Sam, LXX read Anah son"}, {"pk": 4028858, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 36, "verse": 3, "text": "and Basemath daughter of Ishmael and sister of Nebaioth. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Gn 28:9"}, {"pk": 4028859, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 36, "verse": 4, "text": "Adah bore Eliphaz to Esau, Basemath bore Reuel,"}, {"pk": 4028860, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 36, "verse": 5, "text": "and Oholibamah bore Jeush, Jalam, and Korah. These were Esau\u2019s sons, who were born to him in the land of Canaan."}, {"pk": 4028861, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 36, "verse": 6, "text": "Esau took his wives, sons, daughters, and all the people of his household, as well as his herds, all his livestock, and all the property he had acquired in Canaan; he went to a land away from his brother Jacob."}, {"pk": 4028862, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 36, "verse": 7, "text": "For their possessions were too many for them to live together, \u24d2 and because of their herds, the land where they stayed could not support them. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d2 Gn 13:6
\u24d3 Gn 17:8; Heb 11:9"}, {"pk": 4028863, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 36, "verse": 8, "text": "So Esau (that is, Edom) lived in the mountains of Seir. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Dt 2:5"}, {"pk": 4028864, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 36, "verse": 9, "text": "These are the family records of Esau, father of the Edomites in the mountains of Seir."}, {"pk": 4028865, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 36, "verse": 10, "text": "These are the names of Esau\u2019s sons: \u24d5 Eliphaz son of Esau\u2019s wife Adah, and Reuel son of Esau\u2019s wife Basemath.
", "comment": "\u24d5 1Ch 1:35-37"}, {"pk": 4028866, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 36, "verse": 11, "text": "The sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam, and Kenaz.
"}, {"pk": 4028867, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 36, "verse": 12, "text": "Timna, a concubine of Esau\u2019s son Eliphaz, bore Amalek to Eliphaz. These are the sons of Esau\u2019s wife Adah.
"}, {"pk": 4028868, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 36, "verse": 13, "text": "These are Reuel\u2019s sons: Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah. These are the sons of Esau\u2019s wife Basemath.
"}, {"pk": 4028869, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 36, "verse": 14, "text": "These are the sons of Esau\u2019s wife Oholibamah daughter of Anah and granddaughter [2] of Zibeon: She bore Jeush, Jalam, and Korah to Edom.
", "comment": "[2] Sam, LXX read Anah son"}, {"pk": 4028870, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 36, "verse": 15, "text": "These are the chiefs among Esau\u2019s sons: the sons of Eliphaz, Esau\u2019s firstborn: chief Teman, chief Omar, chief Zepho, chief Kenaz,
"}, {"pk": 4028871, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 36, "verse": 16, "text": "chief Korah, [3] chief Gatam, and chief Amalek. These are the chiefs descended from Eliphaz in the land of Edom. These are the sons of Adah.
", "comment": "[3] Sam omits Korah"}, {"pk": 4028872, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 36, "verse": 17, "text": "These are the sons of Reuel, Esau\u2019s son: chief Nahath, chief Zerah, chief Shammah, and chief Mizzah. These are the chiefs descended from Reuel in the land of Edom. These are the sons of Esau\u2019s wife Basemath.
"}, {"pk": 4028873, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 36, "verse": 18, "text": "These are the sons of Esau\u2019s wife Oholibamah: chief Jeush, chief Jalam, and chief Korah. These are the chiefs descended from Esau\u2019s wife Oholibamah daughter of Anah.
"}, {"pk": 4028874, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 36, "verse": 19, "text": "These are the sons of Esau (that is, Edom), and these are their chiefs.
"}, {"pk": 4028875, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 36, "verse": 20, "text": "These are the sons of Seir the Horite, \u24d6 the inhabitants of the land: Lotan, Shobal, Zibeon, Anah,
", "comment": "\u24d6 Gn 14:6; Dt 2:12,22; 1Ch 1:38-42"}, {"pk": 4028876, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 36, "verse": 21, "text": "Dishon, Ezer, and Dishan. These are the chiefs among the Horites, the sons of Seir, in the land of Edom.
"}, {"pk": 4028877, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 36, "verse": 22, "text": "The sons of Lotan were Hori and Heman. Timna was Lotan\u2019s sister.
"}, {"pk": 4028878, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 36, "verse": 23, "text": "These are Shobal\u2019s sons: Alvan, Manahath, Ebal, Shepho, and Onam.
"}, {"pk": 4028879, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 36, "verse": 24, "text": "These are Zibeon\u2019s sons: Aiah and Anah. This was the Anah who found the hot springs [4] in the wilderness while he was pasturing the donkeys of his father Zibeon.
", "comment": "[4] Syr, Vg; Tg reads the mules; Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4028880, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 36, "verse": 25, "text": "These are the children of Anah: Dishon and Oholibamah daughter of Anah.
"}, {"pk": 4028881, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 36, "verse": 26, "text": "These are Dishon\u2019s sons: Hemdan, Eshban, Ithran, and Cheran.
"}, {"pk": 4028882, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 36, "verse": 27, "text": "These are Ezer\u2019s sons: Bilhan, Zaavan, and Akan.
"}, {"pk": 4028883, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 36, "verse": 28, "text": "These are Dishan\u2019s sons: Uz and Aran.
"}, {"pk": 4028884, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 36, "verse": 29, "text": "These are the chiefs among the Horites: chief Lotan, chief Shobal, chief Zibeon, chief Anah,
"}, {"pk": 4028885, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 36, "verse": 30, "text": "chief Dishon, chief Ezer, and chief Dishan. These are the chiefs among the Horites, clan by clan, [5] in the land of Seir.
", "comment": "[5] Lit Horites, for their chiefs"}, {"pk": 4028886, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 36, "verse": 31, "text": "These are the kings who reigned in the land of Edom \u24d7 before any king reigned over the Israelites:
", "comment": "\u24d7 Gn 17:6,16; 35:11; 1Ch 1:43-54"}, {"pk": 4028887, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 36, "verse": 32, "text": "Bela son of Beor reigned in Edom; the name of his city was Dinhabah.
"}, {"pk": 4028888, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 36, "verse": 33, "text": "When Bela died, Jobab son of Zerah from Bozrah reigned in his place.
"}, {"pk": 4028889, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 36, "verse": 34, "text": "When Jobab died, Husham from the land of the Temanites reigned in his place.
"}, {"pk": 4028890, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 36, "verse": 35, "text": "When Husham died, Hadad son of Bedad reigned in his place. He defeated Midian in the field of Moab; the name of his city was Avith.
"}, {"pk": 4028891, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 36, "verse": 36, "text": "When Hadad died, Samlah from Masrekah reigned in his place.
"}, {"pk": 4028892, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 36, "verse": 37, "text": "When Samlah died, Shaul from Rehoboth on the Euphrates River reigned in his place.
"}, {"pk": 4028893, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 36, "verse": 38, "text": "When Shaul died, Baal-hanan son of Achbor reigned in his place.
"}, {"pk": 4028894, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 36, "verse": 39, "text": "When Baal-hanan son of Achbor died, Hadar [6] reigned in his place. His city was Pau, and his wife\u2019s name was Mehetabel daughter of Matred daughter of Me-zahab.
", "comment": "[6] Many Hb mss, Sam, Syr read Hadad"}, {"pk": 4028895, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 36, "verse": 40, "text": "These are the names of Esau\u2019s chiefs, according to their families and their localities, by their names: chief Timna, chief Alvah, chief Jetheth,
"}, {"pk": 4028896, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 36, "verse": 41, "text": "chief Oholibamah, chief Elah, chief Pinon,
"}, {"pk": 4028897, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 36, "verse": 42, "text": "chief Kenaz, chief Teman, chief Mibzar,
"}, {"pk": 4028898, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 36, "verse": 43, "text": "chief Magdiel, and chief Iram. These are Edom\u2019s chiefs, according to their settlements in the land they possessed. Esau [7] was father of the Edomites.
", "comment": "[7] Lit He Esau"}, {"pk": 4028899, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 37, "verse": 1, "text": "Jacob lived in the land where his father had stayed, the land of Canaan. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Gn 26:3"}, {"pk": 4028900, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 37, "verse": 2, "text": "These are the family records of Jacob. At seventeen years of age, Joseph tended sheep with his brothers. The young man was working with the sons of Bilhah and Zilpah, his father\u2019s wives, \u24d9 and he brought a bad report about them to their father. \u24da", "comment": "\u24d9 Gn 30:1-13
\u24da 1Sm 2:22-24"}, {"pk": 4028901, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 37, "verse": 3, "text": "Now Israel loved Joseph more than his other sons because Joseph was a son born to him in his old age, \u24db and he made a robe of many colors [1] for him.", "comment": "[1] Or robe with long sleeves; see 2Sm 13:18,19
\u24db Gn 44:20"}, {"pk": 4028902, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 37, "verse": 4, "text": "When his brothers saw that their father loved him more than all his brothers, they hated him and could not bring themselves to speak peaceably to him."}, {"pk": 4028903, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 37, "verse": 5, "text": "Then Joseph had a dream. When he told it to his brothers, they hated him even more."}, {"pk": 4028904, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 37, "verse": 6, "text": "He said to them, \u201cListen to this dream I had:"}, {"pk": 4028905, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 37, "verse": 7, "text": "There we were, binding sheaves of grain in the field. Suddenly my sheaf stood up, and your sheaves gathered around it and bowed down to my sheaf.\u201d \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Gn 42:6,9; 43:26; 44:14"}, {"pk": 4028906, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 37, "verse": 8, "text": "\u201cAre you really going to reign over us?\u201d his brothers asked him. \u201cAre you really going to rule us?\u201d So they hated him even more because of his dream and what he had said."}, {"pk": 4028907, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 37, "verse": 9, "text": "Then he had another dream and told it to his brothers. \u201cLook,\u201d he said, \u201cI had another dream, and this time the sun, moon, and eleven stars were bowing down to me.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028908, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 37, "verse": 10, "text": "He told his father and brothers, and his father rebuked him. \u201cWhat kind of dream is this that you have had?\u201d he said. \u201cAm I and your mother and your brothers really going to come and bow down to the ground before you?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028909, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 37, "verse": 11, "text": "His brothers were jealous of him, \u24dd but his father kept the matter in mind. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd Ac 7:9
\u24d0 Dn 7:28; Lk 2:19,51"}, {"pk": 4028910, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 37, "verse": 12, "text": "His brothers had gone to pasture their father\u2019s flocks at Shechem."}, {"pk": 4028911, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 37, "verse": 13, "text": "Israel said to Joseph, \u201cYour brothers, you know, are pasturing the flocks at Shechem. Get ready. I\u2019m sending you to them.\u201d \u201cI\u2019m ready,\u201d Joseph replied."}, {"pk": 4028912, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 37, "verse": 14, "text": "Then Israel said to him, \u201cGo and see how your brothers and the flocks are doing, and bring word back to me.\u201d So he sent him from the Hebron \u24d1 Valley, and he went to Shechem.", "comment": "\u24d1 Gn 13:18; 35:27"}, {"pk": 4028913, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 37, "verse": 15, "text": "A man found him there, wandering in the field, and asked him, \u201cWhat are you looking for?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028914, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 37, "verse": 16, "text": "\u201cI\u2019m looking for my brothers,\u201d Joseph said. \u201cCan you tell me where they are pasturing their flocks?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028915, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 37, "verse": 17, "text": "\u201cThey\u2019ve moved on from here,\u201d the man said. \u201cI heard them say, \u2018Let\u2019s go to Dothan.\u2019\u201d \u24d2 So Joseph set out after his brothers and found them at Dothan.", "comment": "\u24d2 2Kg 6:13"}, {"pk": 4028916, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 37, "verse": 18, "text": "They saw him in the distance, and before he had reached them, they plotted to kill him. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 31:13; 37:12,32; Mk 14:1; Jn 11:53; Ac 23:12"}, {"pk": 4028917, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 37, "verse": 19, "text": "They said to one another, \u201cOh, look, here comes that dream expert! [2]", "comment": "[2] Lit comes the lord of the dreams"}, {"pk": 4028918, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 37, "verse": 20, "text": "So now, come on, let\u2019s kill him and throw him into one of the pits. [3] We can say that a vicious animal ate him. Then we\u2019ll see what becomes of his dreams!\u201d", "comment": "[3] Or cisterns"}, {"pk": 4028919, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 37, "verse": 21, "text": "When Reuben heard this, he tried to save him from them. [4] He said, \u201cLet\u2019s not take his life.\u201d \u24d4", "comment": "[4] Lit their hands
\u24d4 Gn 42:22"}, {"pk": 4028920, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 37, "verse": 22, "text": "Reuben also said to them, \u201cDon\u2019t shed blood. Throw him into this pit in the wilderness, but don\u2019t lay a hand on him\u201d\u2009\u2014\u2009intending to rescue him from them and return him to his father."}, {"pk": 4028921, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 37, "verse": 23, "text": "When Joseph came to his brothers, they stripped off Joseph\u2019s robe, the robe of many colors that he had on."}, {"pk": 4028922, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 37, "verse": 24, "text": "Then they took him and threw him into the pit. The pit was empty, without water."}, {"pk": 4028923, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 37, "verse": 25, "text": "They sat down to eat a meal, \u24d5 and when they looked up, there was a caravan of Ishmaelites coming from Gilead. \u24d6 Their camels were carrying aromatic gum, balsam, and resin, going down to Egypt. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d5 Gn 42:21
\u24d6 Gn 39:1
\u24d7 Gn 43:11; Jr 8:22; 46:11"}, {"pk": 4028924, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 37, "verse": 26, "text": "Judah said to his brothers, \u201cWhat do we gain if we kill our brother and cover up his blood?"}, {"pk": 4028925, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 37, "verse": 27, "text": "Come on, let\u2019s sell him to the Ishmaelites and not lay a hand on him, for he is our brother, our own flesh,\u201d and his brothers agreed."}, {"pk": 4028926, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 37, "verse": 28, "text": "When Midianite \u24d8 traders passed by, his brothers pulled Joseph out of the pit and sold him for twenty pieces of silver to the Ishmaelites, who took Joseph to Egypt. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d8 Dt 25:5,7; Jdg 8:22-24; Mt 22:24; Mk 12:19; Lk 20:28
\u24d9 Gn 45:4-5; Ps 105:17; Ac 7:9"}, {"pk": 4028927, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 37, "verse": 29, "text": "When Reuben returned to the pit and saw that Joseph was not there, he tore his clothes. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Gn 44:13; Nm 14:6; 2Sm 1:11; 3:31; Jb 1:20"}, {"pk": 4028928, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 37, "verse": 30, "text": "He went back to his brothers and said, \u201cThe boy is gone! What am I going to do?\u201d [5]", "comment": "[5] Lit And I, where am I going?"}, {"pk": 4028929, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 37, "verse": 31, "text": "So they took Joseph\u2019s robe, slaughtered a male goat, and dipped the robe in its blood."}, {"pk": 4028930, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 37, "verse": 32, "text": "They sent the robe of many colors to their father and said, \u201cWe found this. Examine it. Is it your son\u2019s robe or not?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028931, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 37, "verse": 33, "text": "His father recognized it. \u201cIt is my son\u2019s robe,\u201d he said. \u201cA vicious animal has devoured him. Joseph has been torn to pieces!\u201d \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Gn 44:28"}, {"pk": 4028932, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 37, "verse": 34, "text": "Then Jacob tore his clothes, put sackcloth around his waist, and mourned for his son many days."}, {"pk": 4028933, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 37, "verse": 35, "text": "All his sons and daughters tried to comfort him, but he refused to be comforted. \u201cNo,\u201d he said. \u201cI will go down to Sheol to my son, mourning.\u201d And his father wept for him."}, {"pk": 4028934, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 37, "verse": 36, "text": "Meanwhile, the Midianites sold Joseph in Egypt to Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh and the captain of the guards."}, {"pk": 4028935, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 38, "verse": 1, "text": "At that time Judah left his brothers and settled near an Adullamite \u24dc named Hirah.", "comment": "\u24dc Jos 15:35; 1Sm 22:1"}, {"pk": 4028936, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 38, "verse": 2, "text": "There Judah saw the daughter of a Canaanite named Shua; he took her as a wife and slept with her."}, {"pk": 4028937, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 38, "verse": 3, "text": "She conceived and gave birth to a son, and he named him Er. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Gn 46:12; Nm 26:19"}, {"pk": 4028938, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 38, "verse": 4, "text": "She conceived again, gave birth to a son, and named him Onan."}, {"pk": 4028939, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 38, "verse": 5, "text": "She gave birth to another son and named him Shelah. It was at Chezib that [1] [2] she gave birth to him.", "comment": "[1] LXX reads She was at Chezib when
[2] Or He was at Chezib when"}, {"pk": 4028940, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 38, "verse": 6, "text": "Judah got a wife for Er, his firstborn, and her name was Tamar."}, {"pk": 4028941, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 38, "verse": 7, "text": "Now Er, Judah\u2019s firstborn, was evil in the LORD\u2019s sight, and the LORD put him to death. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 1Ch 2:3"}, {"pk": 4028942, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 38, "verse": 8, "text": "Then Judah said to Onan, \u201cSleep with your brother\u2019s wife. Perform your duty as her brother-in-law \u24d1 and produce offspring for your brother.\u201d \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Mt 22:24
\u24d1 Dt 25:5-10"}, {"pk": 4028943, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 38, "verse": 9, "text": "But Onan knew that the offspring would not be his, so whenever he slept with his brother\u2019s wife, he released his semen on the ground so that he would not produce offspring for his brother."}, {"pk": 4028944, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 38, "verse": 10, "text": "What he did was evil in the LORD\u2019s sight, so he put him to death also."}, {"pk": 4028945, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 38, "verse": 11, "text": "Then Judah said to his daughter-in-law Tamar, \u201cRemain a widow in your father\u2019s house until my son Shelah grows up.\u201d \u24d3 For he thought, \u201cHe might die too, like his brothers.\u201d So Tamar went to live in her father\u2019s house.", "comment": "\u24d3 Ru 1:12-13"}, {"pk": 4028946, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 38, "verse": 12, "text": "After a long time [3] Judah\u2019s wife, the daughter of Shua, died. When Judah had finished mourning, he and his friend Hirah the Adullamite went up to Timnah \u24d4 to his sheepshearers.", "comment": "[3] Lit And there were many days, and
\u24d4 Jos 15:10,57"}, {"pk": 4028947, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 38, "verse": 13, "text": "Tamar was told, \u201cYour father-in-law is going up to Timnah to shear his sheep.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028948, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 38, "verse": 14, "text": "So she took off her widow\u2019s clothes, veiled her face, \u24d5 covered herself, and sat at the entrance to Enaim, [4] which is on the way to Timnah. For she saw that, though Shelah had grown up, she had not been given to him as a wife.", "comment": "\u24d5 Gn 24:65
[4] Or sat by the mouth of the springs"}, {"pk": 4028949, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 38, "verse": 15, "text": "When Judah saw her, he thought she was a prostitute, for she had covered her face."}, {"pk": 4028950, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 38, "verse": 16, "text": "He went over to her and said, \u201cCome, let me sleep with you,\u201d for he did not know that she was his daughter-in-law. \u24d6 She said, \u201cWhat will you give me for sleeping with me?\u201d", "comment": "\u24d6 Lv 18:15"}, {"pk": 4028951, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 38, "verse": 17, "text": "\u201cI will send you a young goat from my flock,\u201d he replied. But she said, \u201cOnly if you leave something with me until you send it.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028952, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 38, "verse": 18, "text": "\u201cWhat should I give you?\u201d he asked. She answered, \u201cYour signet ring, your cord, and the staff in your hand.\u201d So he gave them to her and slept with her, and she became pregnant by him."}, {"pk": 4028953, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 38, "verse": 19, "text": "She got up and left, then removed her veil and put her widow\u2019s clothes back on."}, {"pk": 4028954, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 38, "verse": 20, "text": "When Judah sent the young goat by his friend the Adullamite in order to get back the items he had left with the woman, he could not find her."}, {"pk": 4028955, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 38, "verse": 21, "text": "He asked the men of the place, \u201cWhere is the cult prostitute who was beside the road at Enaim?\u201d \u201cThere has been no cult prostitute here,\u201d they answered."}, {"pk": 4028956, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 38, "verse": 22, "text": "So the Adullamite returned to Judah, saying, \u201cI couldn\u2019t find her, and besides, the men of the place said, \u2018There has been no cult prostitute here.\u2019\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028957, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 38, "verse": 23, "text": "Judah replied, \u201cLet her keep the items for herself; otherwise we will become a laughingstock. After all, I did send this young goat, but you couldn\u2019t find her.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028958, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 38, "verse": 24, "text": "About three months later Judah was told, \u201cYour daughter-in-law, Tamar, has been acting like a prostitute, and now she is pregnant.\u201d \u201cBring her out,\u201d Judah said, \u201cand let her be burned to death!\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Lv 20:14"}, {"pk": 4028959, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 38, "verse": 25, "text": "As she was being brought out, she sent her father-in-law this message: \u201cI am pregnant by the man to whom these items belong.\u201d And she added, \u201cExamine them. Whose signet ring, cord, and staff are these?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028960, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 38, "verse": 26, "text": "Judah recognized them and said, \u201cShe is more in the right [5] than I, \u24d8 since I did not give her to my son Shelah.\u201d And he did not know her intimately again.", "comment": "[5] Or more righteous
\u24d8 1Sm 24:17"}, {"pk": 4028961, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 38, "verse": 27, "text": "When the time came for her to give birth, there were twins in her womb."}, {"pk": 4028962, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 38, "verse": 28, "text": "As she was giving birth, one of them put out his hand, and the midwife took it and tied a scarlet thread around it, announcing, \u201cThis one came out first.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028963, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 38, "verse": 29, "text": "But then he pulled his hand back, out came his brother, and she said, \u201cWhat a breakout you have made for yourself!\u201d So he was named Perez. [6] \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Gn 46:12; Nm 26:20; 1Ch 2:4; Mt 1:3
[6] = Breaking Out"}, {"pk": 4028964, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 38, "verse": 30, "text": "Then his brother, who had the scarlet thread tied to his hand, came out, and was named Zerah. [7]", "comment": "[7] = Brightness of Sunrise; perhaps related to the scarlet thread"}, {"pk": 4028965, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 39, "verse": 1, "text": "Now Joseph had been taken to Egypt. An Egyptian named Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh and the captain of the guards, bought him from the Ishmaelites \u24da who had brought him there.", "comment": "\u24da Gn 37:25,28,36; Ps 105:17"}, {"pk": 4028966, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 39, "verse": 2, "text": "The LORD was with Joseph, \u24db and he became a successful man, serving [1] in the household of his Egyptian master.", "comment": "\u24db Gn 39:3,21,23; Ac 7:9
[1] Lit and he was"}, {"pk": 4028967, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 39, "verse": 3, "text": "When his master saw that the LORD was with him and that the LORD made everything he did successful, \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 1:3"}, {"pk": 4028968, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 39, "verse": 4, "text": "Joseph found favor \u24dd with his master and became his personal attendant. Potiphar also put him in charge of his household and placed all that he owned under his authority. [2]", "comment": "[2] Lit owned in his hand
\u24dd Gn 18:3; 19:19; 33:10"}, {"pk": 4028969, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 39, "verse": 5, "text": "From the time that he put him in charge of his household and of all that he owned, the LORD blessed the Egyptian\u2019s house because of Joseph. \u24d0 The LORD\u2019s blessing was on all that he owned, in his house and in his fields.", "comment": "\u24d0 Gn 30:27"}, {"pk": 4028970, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 39, "verse": 6, "text": "He left all that he owned under Joseph\u2019s authority; [3] he did not concern himself with anything except the food he ate. Now Joseph was well-built and handsome. \u24d1", "comment": "[3] Lit owned in Joseph\u2019s hand
\u24d1 Gn 29:17; 1Sm 16:12"}, {"pk": 4028971, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 39, "verse": 7, "text": "After some time [4] his master\u2019s wife looked longingly at Joseph and said, \u201cSleep with me.\u201d", "comment": "[4] Lit And after these things"}, {"pk": 4028972, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 39, "verse": 8, "text": "But he refused. \u201cLook,\u201d he said to his master\u2019s wife, \u201cwith me here my master does not concern himself with anything in his house, and he has put all that he owns under my authority. [5]", "comment": "[5] Lit owns in my hand"}, {"pk": 4028973, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 39, "verse": 9, "text": "No one in this house is greater than I am. He has withheld nothing from me except you, because you are his wife. So how could I do this immense evil, and how could I sin against God?\u201d \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Gn 20:6; 42:18; 2Sm 12:13; Ps 51:4; Pr 6:29"}, {"pk": 4028974, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 39, "verse": 10, "text": "Although she spoke to Joseph day after day, he refused to go to bed with her. [6]", "comment": "[6] Lit he did not listen to her to lie beside her, to be with her"}, {"pk": 4028975, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 39, "verse": 11, "text": "Now one day he went into the house to do his work, and none of the household servants were there. [7]", "comment": "[7] Lit there in the house"}, {"pk": 4028976, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 39, "verse": 12, "text": "She grabbed him by his garment and said, \u201cSleep with me!\u201d But leaving his garment in her hand, he escaped and ran outside."}, {"pk": 4028977, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 39, "verse": 13, "text": "When she saw that he had left his garment with her and had run outside,"}, {"pk": 4028978, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 39, "verse": 14, "text": "she called her household servants. \u201cLook,\u201d she said to them, \u201cmy husband brought a Hebrew man to make fools of us. He came to me so he could sleep with me, and I screamed as loud as I could."}, {"pk": 4028979, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 39, "verse": 15, "text": "When he heard me screaming for help, [8] he left his garment beside me and ran outside.\u201d", "comment": "[8] Lit he heard that I raised my voice and I screamed"}, {"pk": 4028980, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 39, "verse": 16, "text": "She put Joseph\u2019s garment beside her until his master came home."}, {"pk": 4028981, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 39, "verse": 17, "text": "Then she told him the same story: \u201cThe Hebrew slave you brought to us came to make a fool of me,"}, {"pk": 4028982, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 39, "verse": 18, "text": "but when I screamed for help, [9] he left his garment beside me and ran outside.\u201d", "comment": "[9] Lit I raised my voice and screamed"}, {"pk": 4028983, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 39, "verse": 19, "text": "When his master heard the story his wife told him\u2009\u2014\u2009\u201cThese are the things your slave did to me\u201d\u2009\u2014\u2009he was furious"}, {"pk": 4028984, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 39, "verse": 20, "text": "and had him thrown into prison, \u24d3 where the king\u2019s prisoners were confined. So Joseph was there in prison.", "comment": "\u24d3 Gn 40:3; Ps 105:18"}, {"pk": 4028985, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 39, "verse": 21, "text": "But the LORD was with Joseph and extended kindness to him. \u24d4 He granted him favor with the prison warden. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 3:21; 11:3; 12:36
\u24d4 Gn 39:2; Ps 105:19; Ac 7:9"}, {"pk": 4028986, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 39, "verse": 22, "text": "The warden put all the prisoners who were in the prison under Joseph\u2019s authority, [10] and he was responsible for everything that was done there.", "comment": "[10] Lit prison in the hand of Joseph"}, {"pk": 4028987, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 39, "verse": 23, "text": "The warden did not bother with anything under Joseph\u2019s authority, [11] because the LORD was with him, and the LORD made everything that he did successful. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Gn 39:2-3
[11] Lit anything in his hand"}, {"pk": 4028988, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 40, "verse": 1, "text": "After this, the king of Egypt\u2019s cupbearer \u24d7 and baker offended their master, the king of Egypt.", "comment": "\u24d7 Neh 1:11"}, {"pk": 4028989, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 40, "verse": 2, "text": "Pharaoh was angry with his two officers, the chief cupbearer and the chief baker,"}, {"pk": 4028990, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 40, "verse": 3, "text": "and put them in custody in the house of the captain of the guards \u24d8 in the prison where Joseph was confined.", "comment": "\u24d8 Gn 39:20"}, {"pk": 4028991, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 40, "verse": 4, "text": "The captain of the guards assigned Joseph to them as their personal attendant, and they were in custody for some time. [1]", "comment": "[1] Lit custody days"}, {"pk": 4028992, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 40, "verse": 5, "text": "The king of Egypt\u2019s cupbearer and baker, who were confined in the prison, each had a dream. Both had a dream on the same night, and each dream had its own meaning."}, {"pk": 4028993, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 40, "verse": 6, "text": "When Joseph came to them in the morning, he saw that they looked distraught."}, {"pk": 4028994, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 40, "verse": 7, "text": "So he asked Pharaoh\u2019s officers who were in custody with him in his master\u2019s house, \u201cWhy do you look so sad today?\u201d \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Neh 2:2"}, {"pk": 4028995, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 40, "verse": 8, "text": "\u201cWe had dreams,\u201d they said to him, \u201cbut there is no one to interpret them.\u201d Then Joseph said to them, \u201cDon\u2019t interpretations belong to God? Tell me your dreams.\u201d \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Dn 2:11,20-24"}, {"pk": 4028996, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 40, "verse": 9, "text": "So the chief cupbearer told his dream to Joseph: \u201cIn my dream there was a vine in front of me."}, {"pk": 4028997, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 40, "verse": 10, "text": "On the vine were three branches. As soon as it budded, its blossoms came out and its clusters ripened into grapes."}, {"pk": 4028998, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 40, "verse": 11, "text": "Pharaoh\u2019s cup was in my hand, and I took the grapes, squeezed them into Pharaoh\u2019s cup, and placed the cup in Pharaoh\u2019s hand.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4028999, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 40, "verse": 12, "text": "\u201cThis is its interpretation,\u201d \u24db Joseph said to him. \u201cThe three branches are three days.", "comment": "\u24db Gn 41:12; Dn 2:36"}, {"pk": 4029000, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 40, "verse": 13, "text": "In just three days Pharaoh will lift up your head \u24dc and restore you to your position. You will put Pharaoh\u2019s cup in his hand the way you used to when you were his cupbearer.", "comment": "\u24dc Gn 40:19-22"}, {"pk": 4029001, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 40, "verse": 14, "text": "But when all goes well for you, remember that I was with you. Please show kindness to me by mentioning me to Pharaoh, and get me out of this prison."}, {"pk": 4029002, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 40, "verse": 15, "text": "For I was kidnapped from the land of the Hebrews, \u24dd and even here I have done nothing that they should put me in the dungeon.\u201d [2] \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd Gn 37:28
[2] Or pit, or cistern
\u24d0 Gn 39:20"}, {"pk": 4029003, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 40, "verse": 16, "text": "When the chief baker saw that the interpretation was positive, he said to Joseph, \u201cI also had a dream. Three baskets of white bread were on my head."}, {"pk": 4029004, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 40, "verse": 17, "text": "In the top basket were all sorts of baked goods for Pharaoh, but the birds were eating them out of the basket on my head.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4029005, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 40, "verse": 18, "text": "\u201cThis is its interpretation,\u201d Joseph replied. \u201cThe three baskets are three days."}, {"pk": 4029006, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 40, "verse": 19, "text": "In just three days Pharaoh will lift up your head\u2009\u2014\u2009from off you\u2009\u2014\u2009and hang you on a tree. [3] Then the birds will eat the flesh from your body.\u201d [4]", "comment": "[3] Or and impale you on a pole
[4] Lit eat your flesh from upon you"}, {"pk": 4029007, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 40, "verse": 20, "text": "On the third day, which was Pharaoh\u2019s birthday, he gave a feast for all his servants. He elevated [5] the chief cupbearer and the chief baker among his servants. \u24d1", "comment": "[5] Lit He lifted up the head of
\u24d1 2Kg 25:27; Jr 52:31; Mt 14:6"}, {"pk": 4029008, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 40, "verse": 21, "text": "Pharaoh restored the chief cupbearer to his position as cupbearer, and he placed the cup in Pharaoh\u2019s hand."}, {"pk": 4029009, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 40, "verse": 22, "text": "But Pharaoh hanged [6] the chief baker, just as Joseph had explained to them.", "comment": "[6] Or impaled"}, {"pk": 4029010, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 40, "verse": 23, "text": "Yet the chief cupbearer did not remember Joseph; he forgot him. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Ec 9:15-16"}, {"pk": 4029011, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 41, "verse": 1, "text": "At the end of two years Pharaoh had a dream: He was standing beside the Nile, \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Gn 41:17-23"}, {"pk": 4029012, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 41, "verse": 2, "text": "when seven healthy-looking, well-fed cows came up from the Nile and began to graze among the reeds."}, {"pk": 4029013, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 41, "verse": 3, "text": "After them, seven other cows, sickly and thin, came up from the Nile and stood beside those cows along the bank of the Nile."}, {"pk": 4029014, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 41, "verse": 4, "text": "The sickly, thin cows ate the healthy, well-fed cows. Then Pharaoh woke up."}, {"pk": 4029015, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 41, "verse": 5, "text": "He fell asleep and dreamed a second time: Seven heads of grain, plump and good, came up on one stalk."}, {"pk": 4029016, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 41, "verse": 6, "text": "After them, seven heads of grain, thin and scorched by the east wind, sprouted up."}, {"pk": 4029017, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 41, "verse": 7, "text": "The thin heads of grain swallowed up the seven plump, full ones. Then Pharaoh woke up, and it was only a dream."}, {"pk": 4029018, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 41, "verse": 8, "text": "When morning came, he was troubled, \u24d4 so he summoned all the magicians of Egypt and all its wise men. \u24d5 Pharaoh told them his dreams, but no one could interpret them for him.", "comment": "\u24d4 Dn 2:1,3
\u24d5 Ex 7:11,22; Dn 1:20; 2:2"}, {"pk": 4029019, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 41, "verse": 9, "text": "Then the chief cupbearer said to Pharaoh, \u201cToday I remember my faults."}, {"pk": 4029020, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 41, "verse": 10, "text": "Pharaoh was angry with his servants, and he put me and the chief baker in the custody of the captain of the guards."}, {"pk": 4029021, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 41, "verse": 11, "text": "He and I had dreams on the same night; each dream had its own meaning."}, {"pk": 4029022, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 41, "verse": 12, "text": "Now a young Hebrew, a slave of the captain of the guards, was with us there. We told him our dreams, he interpreted our dreams for us, and each had its own interpretation."}, {"pk": 4029023, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 41, "verse": 13, "text": "It turned out just the way he interpreted them to us: I was restored to my position, and the other man was hanged.\u201d \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Gn 40:1-22"}, {"pk": 4029024, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 41, "verse": 14, "text": "Then Pharaoh sent for Joseph, and they quickly brought him from the dungeon. [1] \u24d7 He shaved, changed his clothes, and went to Pharaoh. \u24d8", "comment": "[1] Or pit, or cistern
\u24d7 Ps 105:20
\u24d8 Dn 2:25"}, {"pk": 4029025, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 41, "verse": 15, "text": "Pharaoh said to Joseph, \u201cI have had a dream, and no one can interpret it. But I have heard it said about you that you can hear a dream and interpret it.\u201d \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Dn 5:16"}, {"pk": 4029026, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 41, "verse": 16, "text": "\u201cI am not able to,\u201d \u24da Joseph answered Pharaoh. \u201cIt is God who will give Pharaoh a favorable answer.\u201d [2] \u24db", "comment": "\u24da Dn 2:30
[2] Or \u201cGod will answer Pharaoh with peace of mind.\u201d
\u24db Gn 40:8; Dn 2:22,28,47"}, {"pk": 4029027, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 41, "verse": 17, "text": "So Pharaoh said to Joseph: \u201cIn my dream I was standing on the bank of the Nile,"}, {"pk": 4029028, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 41, "verse": 18, "text": "when seven well-fed, healthy-looking cows came up from the Nile and grazed among the reeds."}, {"pk": 4029029, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 41, "verse": 19, "text": "After them, seven other cows\u2009\u2014\u2009weak, very sickly, and thin\u2009\u2014\u2009came up. I\u2019ve never seen such sickly ones as these in all the land of Egypt."}, {"pk": 4029030, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 41, "verse": 20, "text": "Then the thin, sickly cows ate the first seven well-fed cows."}, {"pk": 4029031, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 41, "verse": 21, "text": "When they had devoured them, you could not tell that they had devoured them; their appearance was as bad as it had been before. Then I woke up."}, {"pk": 4029032, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 41, "verse": 22, "text": "In my dream I also saw seven heads of grain, full and good, coming up on one stalk."}, {"pk": 4029033, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 41, "verse": 23, "text": "After them, seven heads of grain\u2009\u2014\u2009withered, thin, and scorched by the east wind\u2009\u2014\u2009sprouted up."}, {"pk": 4029034, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 41, "verse": 24, "text": "The thin heads of grain swallowed the seven good ones. I told this to the magicians, but no one can tell me what it means.\u201d \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Is 8:19; Dn 4:7"}, {"pk": 4029035, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 41, "verse": 25, "text": "Then Joseph said to Pharaoh, \u201cPharaoh\u2019s dreams mean the same thing. God has revealed to Pharaoh what he is about to do. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Dn 2:28-29,45; Rv 4:1"}, {"pk": 4029036, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 41, "verse": 26, "text": "The seven good cows are seven years, and the seven good heads are seven years. The dreams mean the same thing."}, {"pk": 4029037, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 41, "verse": 27, "text": "The seven thin, sickly cows that came up after them are seven years, and the seven worthless, scorched heads of grain are seven years of famine. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 2Kg 8:1"}, {"pk": 4029038, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 41, "verse": 28, "text": "\u201cIt is just as I told Pharaoh: God has shown Pharaoh what he is about to do."}, {"pk": 4029039, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 41, "verse": 29, "text": "Seven years of great abundance are coming throughout the land of Egypt."}, {"pk": 4029040, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 41, "verse": 30, "text": "After them, seven years of famine will take place, and all the abundance in the land of Egypt will be forgotten. The famine will devastate the land. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Gn 41:54,56; 47:13; Ps 105:16"}, {"pk": 4029041, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 41, "verse": 31, "text": "The abundance in the land will not be remembered because of the famine that follows it, for the famine will be very severe."}, {"pk": 4029042, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 41, "verse": 32, "text": "Since the dream was given twice to Pharaoh, it means that the matter has been determined by God, and he will carry it out soon."}, {"pk": 4029043, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 41, "verse": 33, "text": "\u201cSo now, let Pharaoh look for a discerning and wise man and set him over the land of Egypt."}, {"pk": 4029044, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 41, "verse": 34, "text": "Let Pharaoh do this: Let him appoint overseers over the land and take a fifth of the harvest of the land of Egypt during the seven years of abundance."}, {"pk": 4029045, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 41, "verse": 35, "text": "Let them gather all the excess food during these good years that are coming. Under Pharaoh\u2019s authority, store the grain in the cities, so they may preserve it as food."}, {"pk": 4029046, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 41, "verse": 36, "text": "The food will be a reserve for the land during the seven years of famine that will take place in the land of Egypt. Then the country will not be wiped out by the famine.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4029047, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 41, "verse": 37, "text": "The proposal pleased Pharaoh and all his servants,"}, {"pk": 4029048, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 41, "verse": 38, "text": "and he said to them, \u201cCan we find anyone like this, a man who has God\u2019s spirit [3] in him?\u201d \u24d2", "comment": "[3] Or the spirit of the gods, or a god\u2019s spirit
\u24d2 Jb 32:8; Dn 4:8,9,18; 5:11,14"}, {"pk": 4029049, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 41, "verse": 39, "text": "So Pharaoh said to Joseph, \u201cSince God has made all this known to you, there is no one as discerning and wise as you are."}, {"pk": 4029050, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 41, "verse": 40, "text": "You will be over my house, and all my people will obey your commands. [4] \u24d3 Only I, as king, [5] will be greater than you.\u201d", "comment": "[4] Lit will kiss your mouth
\u24d3 Ps 105:21; Ac 7:10
[5] Lit Only the throne I"}, {"pk": 4029051, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 41, "verse": 41, "text": "Pharaoh also said to Joseph, \u201cSee, I am placing you over all the land of Egypt.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4029052, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 41, "verse": 42, "text": "Pharaoh removed his signet ring from his hand and put it on Joseph\u2019s hand, clothed him with fine linen garments, and placed a gold chain around his neck. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Est 3:10; 8:2; Dn 5:7,16,29"}, {"pk": 4029053, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 41, "verse": 43, "text": "He had Joseph ride in his second chariot, and servants called out before him, \u201cMake way!\u201d [6] So he placed him over all the land of Egypt.", "comment": "[6] Or \u201cKneel!\u201d "}, {"pk": 4029054, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 41, "verse": 44, "text": "Pharaoh said to Joseph, \u201cI am Pharaoh and no one will be able to raise his hand or foot in all the land of Egypt without your permission.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4029055, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 41, "verse": 45, "text": "Pharaoh gave Joseph the name Zaphenath-paneah and gave him a wife, Asenath daughter of Potiphera, priest at On. [7] And Joseph went throughout [8] the land of Egypt.", "comment": "[7] Or Heliopolis, also in v. 50
[8] Or Joseph gained authority over"}, {"pk": 4029056, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 41, "verse": 46, "text": "Joseph was thirty years old when he entered the service of Pharaoh king of Egypt. Joseph left Pharaoh\u2019s presence and traveled throughout the land of Egypt."}, {"pk": 4029057, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 41, "verse": 47, "text": "During the seven years of abundance the land produced outstanding harvests."}, {"pk": 4029058, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 41, "verse": 48, "text": "Joseph gathered all the excess food in the land of Egypt during the seven years and put it in the cities. He put the food in every city from the fields around it."}, {"pk": 4029059, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 41, "verse": 49, "text": "So Joseph stored up grain in such abundance\u2009\u2014\u2009like the sand of the sea\u2009\u2014\u2009that he stopped measuring it because it was beyond measure."}, {"pk": 4029060, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 41, "verse": 50, "text": "Two sons were born to Joseph before the years of famine arrived. \u24d5 Asenath daughter of Potiphera, priest at On, bore them to him.", "comment": "\u24d5 Gn 46:20; 48:5"}, {"pk": 4029061, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 41, "verse": 51, "text": "Joseph named the firstborn Manasseh [9] and said, \u201cGod has made me forget all my hardship and my whole family.\u201d", "comment": "[9] In Hb, the name Manasseh sounds like the verb \u201cforget.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4029062, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 41, "verse": 52, "text": "And the second son he named Ephraim [10] and said, \u201cGod has made me fruitful in the land of my affliction.\u201d", "comment": "[10] In Hb, the name Ephraim sounds like the word for \u201cfruitful.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4029063, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 41, "verse": 53, "text": "Then the seven years of abundance in the land of Egypt came to an end,"}, {"pk": 4029064, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 41, "verse": 54, "text": "and the seven years of famine began, just as Joseph had said. There was famine in every land, but in the whole land of Egypt there was food."}, {"pk": 4029065, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 41, "verse": 55, "text": "When the whole land of Egypt was stricken with famine, the people cried out to Pharaoh for food. Pharaoh told all Egypt, \u201cGo to Joseph and do whatever he tells you.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4029066, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 41, "verse": 56, "text": "Now the famine had spread across the whole region, so Joseph opened all the storehouses and sold grain to the Egyptians, for the famine was severe in the land of Egypt."}, {"pk": 4029067, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 41, "verse": 57, "text": "Every land came to Joseph in Egypt to buy grain, for the famine was severe in every land. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Gn 12:10"}, {"pk": 4029068, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 42, "verse": 1, "text": "When Jacob learned that there was grain in Egypt, \u24d7 he said to his sons, \u201cWhy do you keep looking at each other?", "comment": "\u24d7 Ac 7:12"}, {"pk": 4029069, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 42, "verse": 2, "text": "Listen,\u201d he went on, \u201cI have heard there is grain in Egypt. Go down there and buy some for us so that we will live and not die.\u201d \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Gn 43:8"}, {"pk": 4029070, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 42, "verse": 3, "text": "So ten of Joseph\u2019s brothers went down to buy grain from Egypt."}, {"pk": 4029071, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 42, "verse": 4, "text": "But Jacob did not send Joseph\u2019s brother Benjamin with his brothers, for he thought, \u201cSomething might happen to him.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4029072, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 42, "verse": 5, "text": "The sons of Israel were among those who came to buy grain, for the famine was in the land of Canaan."}, {"pk": 4029073, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 42, "verse": 6, "text": "Joseph was in charge of the country; he sold grain to all its people. His brothers came and bowed down before him with their faces to the ground. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Gn 37:7-10; 41:43; Is 60:14"}, {"pk": 4029074, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 42, "verse": 7, "text": "When Joseph saw his brothers, he recognized them, but he treated them like strangers and spoke harshly to them. \u201cWhere do you come from?\u201d he asked. \u201cFrom the land of Canaan to buy food,\u201d they replied."}, {"pk": 4029075, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 42, "verse": 8, "text": "Although Joseph recognized his brothers, they did not recognize him."}, {"pk": 4029076, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 42, "verse": 9, "text": "Joseph remembered his dreams about them \u24da and said to them, \u201cYou are spies. You have come to see the weakness [1] of the land.\u201d", "comment": "\u24da Gn 37:5-11
[1] Lit nakedness, also in v. 12"}, {"pk": 4029077, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 42, "verse": 10, "text": "\u201cNo, my lord. Your servants have come to buy food,\u201d they said."}, {"pk": 4029078, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 42, "verse": 11, "text": "\u201cWe are all sons of one man. We are honest; your servants are not spies.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4029079, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 42, "verse": 12, "text": "\u201cNo,\u201d he said to them. \u201cYou have come to see the weakness of the land.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4029080, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 42, "verse": 13, "text": "But they replied, \u201cWe, your servants, were twelve brothers, the sons of one man in the land of Canaan. The youngest is now [2] with our father, and one is no longer living.\u201d", "comment": "[2] Or today, also in v. 32"}, {"pk": 4029081, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 42, "verse": 14, "text": "Then Joseph said to them, \u201cI have spoken: [3] \u2018You are spies!\u2019", "comment": "[3] Lit \u201cThat which I spoke to you saying:"}, {"pk": 4029082, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 42, "verse": 15, "text": "This is how you will be tested: As surely as Pharaoh lives, you will not leave this place unless your youngest brother comes here."}, {"pk": 4029083, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 42, "verse": 16, "text": "Send one from among you to get your brother. The rest of you will be imprisoned so that your words can be tested to see if they are true. If they are not, then as surely as Pharaoh lives, you are spies!\u201d"}, {"pk": 4029084, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 42, "verse": 17, "text": "So Joseph imprisoned them together for three days."}, {"pk": 4029085, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 42, "verse": 18, "text": "On the third day Joseph said to them, \u201cI fear God \u24db \u2009\u2014\u2009do this and you will live.", "comment": "\u24db Gn 39:9; Lv 25:43; Neh 5:15"}, {"pk": 4029086, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 42, "verse": 19, "text": "If you are honest, let one of you [4] be confined to the guardhouse, while the rest of you go and take grain to relieve the hunger of your households.", "comment": "[4] Lit your brothers"}, {"pk": 4029087, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 42, "verse": 20, "text": "Bring your youngest brother to me so that your words can be confirmed; then you won\u2019t die.\u201d And they consented to this."}, {"pk": 4029088, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 42, "verse": 21, "text": "Then they said to each other, \u201cObviously, we are being punished for what we did to our brother. We saw his deep distress when he pleaded with us, but we would not listen. That is why this trouble has come to us.\u201d \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Gn 37:26-28"}, {"pk": 4029089, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 42, "verse": 22, "text": "But Reuben replied: \u201cDidn\u2019t I tell you not to harm the boy? \u24dd But you wouldn\u2019t listen. Now we must account for his blood!\u201d [5]", "comment": "[5] Lit Even his blood is being sought!\u201d
\u24dd Gn 37:22"}, {"pk": 4029090, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 42, "verse": 23, "text": "They did not realize that Joseph understood them, since there was an interpreter between them."}, {"pk": 4029091, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 42, "verse": 24, "text": "He turned away from them and wept. When he turned back and spoke to them, he took Simeon from them and had him bound before their eyes."}, {"pk": 4029092, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 42, "verse": 25, "text": "Joseph then gave orders to fill their containers with grain, return each man\u2019s silver to his sack, and give them provisions for their journey. This order was carried out."}, {"pk": 4029093, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 42, "verse": 26, "text": "They loaded the grain on their donkeys and left there."}, {"pk": 4029094, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 42, "verse": 27, "text": "At the place where they lodged for the night, one of them opened his sack to get feed for his donkey, and he saw his silver there at the top of his bag."}, {"pk": 4029095, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 42, "verse": 28, "text": "He said to his brothers, \u201cMy silver has been returned! It\u2019s here in my bag.\u201d Their hearts sank. Trembling, they turned to one another and said, \u201cWhat is this that God has done to us?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4029096, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 42, "verse": 29, "text": "When they reached their father Jacob in the land of Canaan, they told him all that had happened to them:"}, {"pk": 4029097, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 42, "verse": 30, "text": "\u201cThe man who is the lord of the country spoke harshly to us and accused us of spying on the country."}, {"pk": 4029098, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 42, "verse": 31, "text": "But we told him: We are honest and not spies."}, {"pk": 4029099, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 42, "verse": 32, "text": "We were twelve brothers, sons of the same [6] father. One is no longer living, and the youngest is now with our father in the land of Canaan.", "comment": "[6] Lit of our"}, {"pk": 4029100, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 42, "verse": 33, "text": "The man who is the lord of the country said to us, \u2018This is how I will know if you are honest: Leave one brother with me, take food to relieve the hunger of your households, and go."}, {"pk": 4029101, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 42, "verse": 34, "text": "Bring back your youngest brother to me, and I will know that you are not spies but honest men. I will then give your brother back to you, and you can trade in the country.\u2019\u201d"}, {"pk": 4029102, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 42, "verse": 35, "text": "As they began emptying their sacks, there in each man\u2019s sack was his bag of silver! When they and their father saw their bags of silver, they were afraid."}, {"pk": 4029103, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 42, "verse": 36, "text": "Their father Jacob said to them, \u201cIt\u2019s me that you make childless. Joseph is gone, and Simeon is gone. Now you want to take Benjamin. Everything happens to me!\u201d"}, {"pk": 4029104, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 42, "verse": 37, "text": "Then Reuben said to his father, \u201cYou can kill my two sons if I don\u2019t bring him back to you. Put him in my care, [7] and I will return him to you.\u201d", "comment": "[7] Lit hand"}, {"pk": 4029105, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 42, "verse": 38, "text": "But Jacob answered, \u201cMy son will not go down with you, for his brother is dead and he alone is left. \u24d0 If anything happens to him on your journey, you will bring my gray hairs down to Sheol in sorrow.\u201d \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d0 Gn 37:33-34; 42:13; 44:27-28
\u24d1 Gn 44:29"}, {"pk": 4029106, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 43, "verse": 1, "text": "Now the famine in the land was severe. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Gn 12:10; 41:56-57; 47:20"}, {"pk": 4029107, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 43, "verse": 2, "text": "When they had used up the grain they had brought back from Egypt, their father said to them, \u201cGo back and buy us a little food.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4029108, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 43, "verse": 3, "text": "But Judah said to him, \u201cThe man specifically warned us: \u2018You will not see me again unless your brother is with you.\u2019"}, {"pk": 4029109, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 43, "verse": 4, "text": "If you will send our brother with us, we will go down and buy food for you."}, {"pk": 4029110, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 43, "verse": 5, "text": "But if you will not send him, we will not go, for the man said to us, \u2018You will not see me again unless your brother is with you.\u2019\u201d \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Gn 42:18-20; 44:23"}, {"pk": 4029111, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 43, "verse": 6, "text": "\u201cWhy have you caused me so much trouble?\u201d Israel asked. \u201cWhy did you tell the man that you had another brother?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4029112, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 43, "verse": 7, "text": "They answered, \u201cThe man kept asking about us and our family: \u2018Is your father still alive? Do you have another brother?\u2019 And we answered him accordingly. How could we know that he would say, \u2018Bring your brother here\u2019?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4029113, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 43, "verse": 8, "text": "Then Judah said to his father Israel, \u201cSend the boy with me. We will be on our way so that we may live and not die\u2009\u2014\u2009neither we, nor you, nor our dependents."}, {"pk": 4029114, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 43, "verse": 9, "text": "I will be responsible for him. You can hold me personally accountable! [1] If I do not bring him back to you and set him before you, I will be guilty before you forever. \u24d4", "comment": "[1] Lit can seek him from my hand
\u24d4 Gn 42:37; 44:32"}, {"pk": 4029115, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 43, "verse": 10, "text": "If we had not delayed, we could have come back twice by now.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4029116, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 43, "verse": 11, "text": "Then their father Israel said to them, \u201cIf it must be so, then do this: Put some of the best products of the land in your packs and take them down to the man as a gift\u2009\u2014\u2009a little balsam and a little honey, aromatic gum and resin, pistachios and almonds. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Gn 37:25; Jr 8:22; Ezk 27:17"}, {"pk": 4029117, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 43, "verse": 12, "text": "Take twice as much silver with you. Return the silver that was returned to you in the top of your bags. Perhaps it was a mistake."}, {"pk": 4029118, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 43, "verse": 13, "text": "Take your brother also, and go back at once to the man."}, {"pk": 4029119, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 43, "verse": 14, "text": "May God Almighty cause the man to be merciful to you so that he will release your other brother and Benjamin to you. As for me, if I am deprived of my sons, then I am deprived.\u201d \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Gn 42:36"}, {"pk": 4029120, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 43, "verse": 15, "text": "The men took this gift, double the amount of silver, and Benjamin. They immediately went down to Egypt and stood before Joseph."}, {"pk": 4029121, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 43, "verse": 16, "text": "When Joseph saw Benjamin with them, he said to his steward, \u201cTake the men to my house. Slaughter an animal and prepare it, for they will eat with me at noon.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4029122, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 43, "verse": 17, "text": "The man did as Joseph had said and brought them to Joseph\u2019s house."}, {"pk": 4029123, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 43, "verse": 18, "text": "But the men were afraid because they were taken to Joseph\u2019s house. They said, \u201cWe have been brought here because of the silver that was returned in our bags the first time. They intend to overpower us, seize us, make us slaves, and take our donkeys.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4029124, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 43, "verse": 19, "text": "So they approached Joseph\u2019s steward [2] and spoke to him at the doorway of the house.", "comment": "[2] Lit approached the one who was over the house"}, {"pk": 4029125, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 43, "verse": 20, "text": "They said, \u201cMy lord, we really did come down here the first time only to buy food."}, {"pk": 4029126, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 43, "verse": 21, "text": "When we came to the place where we lodged for the night and opened our bags of grain, each one\u2019s silver was at the top of his bag! \u24d7 It was the full amount of our silver, and we have brought it back with us.", "comment": "\u24d7 Gn 42:27,35"}, {"pk": 4029127, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 43, "verse": 22, "text": "We have brought additional silver with us to buy food. We don\u2019t know who put our silver in the bags.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4029128, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 43, "verse": 23, "text": "Then the steward said, \u201cMay you be well. Don\u2019t be afraid. Your God and the God of your father must have put treasure in your bags. I received your silver.\u201d Then he brought Simeon out to them."}, {"pk": 4029129, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 43, "verse": 24, "text": "The steward brought the men into Joseph\u2019s house, gave them water to wash their feet, \u24d8 and got feed for their donkeys.", "comment": "\u24d8 Gn 18:4; 19:2; 24:32"}, {"pk": 4029130, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 43, "verse": 25, "text": "Since the men had heard that they were going to eat a meal there, they prepared their gift for Joseph\u2019s arrival at noon."}, {"pk": 4029131, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 43, "verse": 26, "text": "When Joseph came home, they brought him the gift they had carried into the house, and they bowed to the ground before him."}, {"pk": 4029132, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 43, "verse": 27, "text": "He asked if they were well, and he said, \u201cHow is your elderly father that you told me about? Is he still alive?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4029133, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 43, "verse": 28, "text": "They answered, \u201cYour servant our father is well. He is still alive.\u201d And they knelt low and paid homage to him."}, {"pk": 4029134, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 43, "verse": 29, "text": "When he looked up and saw his brother Benjamin, his mother\u2019s son, he asked, \u201cIs this your youngest brother that you told me about?\u201d Then he said, \u201cMay God be gracious to you, my son.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4029135, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 43, "verse": 30, "text": "Joseph hurried out because he was overcome with emotion for his brother, and he was about to weep. He went into an inner room and wept there."}, {"pk": 4029136, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 43, "verse": 31, "text": "Then he washed his face and came out. Regaining his composure, \u24d9 he said, \u201cServe the meal.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d9 Gn 45:1"}, {"pk": 4029137, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 43, "verse": 32, "text": "They served him by himself, his brothers by themselves, and the Egyptians who were eating with him by themselves, because Egyptians could not eat with Hebrews, since that is detestable to them. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Gn 46:34; Ex 8:26"}, {"pk": 4029138, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 43, "verse": 33, "text": "They were seated before him in order by age, from the firstborn to the youngest. The men looked at each other in astonishment."}, {"pk": 4029139, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 43, "verse": 34, "text": "Portions were served to them from Joseph\u2019s table, and Benjamin\u2019s portion was five times larger than any of theirs. \u24db They drank and became drunk with Joseph.", "comment": "\u24db Gn 35:24; 45:22"}, {"pk": 4029140, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 44, "verse": 1, "text": "Joseph commanded his steward, \u201cFill the men\u2019s bags with as much food as they can carry, and put each one\u2019s silver at the top of his bag. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Gn 42:25"}, {"pk": 4029141, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 44, "verse": 2, "text": "Put my cup, the silver one, at the top of the youngest one\u2019s bag, along with the silver for his grain.\u201d So he did as Joseph told him."}, {"pk": 4029142, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 44, "verse": 3, "text": "At morning light, the men were sent off with their donkeys."}, {"pk": 4029143, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 44, "verse": 4, "text": "They had not gone very far from the city when Joseph said to his steward, \u201cGet up. Pursue the men, and when you overtake them, say to them, \u2018Why have you repaid evil for good?"}, {"pk": 4029144, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 44, "verse": 5, "text": "Isn\u2019t this the cup that my master drinks from and uses for divination? \u24dd What you have done is wrong!\u2009\u2019\u201d", "comment": "\u24dd Gn 30:27; 44:15; Lv 19:26; Dt 18:10-14"}, {"pk": 4029145, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 44, "verse": 6, "text": "When he overtook them, he said these words to them."}, {"pk": 4029146, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 44, "verse": 7, "text": "They said to him, \u201cWhy does my lord say these things? Your servants could not possibly do such a thing."}, {"pk": 4029147, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 44, "verse": 8, "text": "We even brought back to you from the land of Canaan the silver we found at the top of our bags. How could we steal silver or gold from your master\u2019s house?"}, {"pk": 4029148, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 44, "verse": 9, "text": "If it is found with one of us, your servants, he must die, and the rest of us will become my lord\u2019s slaves.\u201d \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Gn 31:32"}, {"pk": 4029149, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 44, "verse": 10, "text": "The steward replied, \u201cWhat you have said is right, but only the one who is found to have it will be my slave, and the rest of you will be blameless.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4029150, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 44, "verse": 11, "text": "So each one quickly lowered his sack to the ground and opened it."}, {"pk": 4029151, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 44, "verse": 12, "text": "The steward searched, beginning with the oldest and ending with the youngest, and the cup was found in Benjamin\u2019s sack."}, {"pk": 4029152, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 44, "verse": 13, "text": "Then they tore their clothes, \u24d1 and each one loaded his donkey and returned to the city.", "comment": "\u24d1 Gn 37:29"}, {"pk": 4029153, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 44, "verse": 14, "text": "When Judah and his brothers reached Joseph\u2019s house, he was still there. They fell to the ground before him. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Gn 37:7-10; 42:6; 43:26-28"}, {"pk": 4029154, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 44, "verse": 15, "text": "\u201cWhat is this you have done?\u201d Joseph said to them. \u201cDidn\u2019t you know that a man like me could uncover the truth by divination?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4029155, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 44, "verse": 16, "text": "\u201cWhat can we say to my lord?\u201d Judah replied. \u201cHow can we plead? How can we justify ourselves? God has exposed your servants\u2019 iniquity. We are now my lord\u2019s slaves\u2009\u2014\u2009both we and the one in whose possession the cup was found.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4029156, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 44, "verse": 17, "text": "Then Joseph said, \u201cI swear that I will not do this. The man in whose possession the cup was found will be my slave. The rest of you can go in peace to your father.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4029157, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 44, "verse": 18, "text": "But Judah approached him and said, \u201cMy lord, please let your servant speak personally to my lord. [1] Do not be angry with your servant, for you are like Pharaoh. \u24d3", "comment": "[1] Lit speak a word in my lord\u2019s ears
\u24d3 Gn 37:7-8; 41:40-44"}, {"pk": 4029158, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 44, "verse": 19, "text": "My lord asked his servants, \u2018Do you have a father or a brother?\u2019"}, {"pk": 4029159, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 44, "verse": 20, "text": "and we answered my lord, \u2018We have an elderly father and a younger brother, the child of his old age. \u24d4 The boy\u2019s brother is dead. He is the only one of his mother\u2019s sons left, and his father loves him.\u2019", "comment": "\u24d4 Gn 37:3; 43:8; 44:30"}, {"pk": 4029160, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 44, "verse": 21, "text": "Then you said to your servants, \u2018Bring him to me so that I can see him.\u2019 \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Gn 42:15,20"}, {"pk": 4029161, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 44, "verse": 22, "text": "But we said to my lord, \u2018The boy cannot leave his father. If he were to leave, his father would die.\u2019"}, {"pk": 4029162, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 44, "verse": 23, "text": "Then you said to your servants, \u2018If your younger brother does not come down with you, you will not see me again.\u2019 \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Gn 43:3,5"}, {"pk": 4029163, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 44, "verse": 24, "text": "\u201cThis is what happened when we went back to your servant my father: We reported to him the words of my lord."}, {"pk": 4029164, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 44, "verse": 25, "text": "But our father said, \u2018Go again, and buy us a little food.\u2019 \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Gn 43:2"}, {"pk": 4029165, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 44, "verse": 26, "text": "We told him, \u2018We cannot go down unless our younger brother goes with us. If our younger brother isn\u2019t with us, we cannot see the man.\u2019"}, {"pk": 4029166, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 44, "verse": 27, "text": "Your servant my father said to us, \u2018You know that my wife bore me two sons."}, {"pk": 4029167, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 44, "verse": 28, "text": "One is gone from me\u2009\u2014\u2009I said he must have been torn to pieces\u2009\u2014\u2009and I have never seen him again. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Gn 37:31-35"}, {"pk": 4029168, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 44, "verse": 29, "text": "If you also take this one from me and anything happens to him, you will bring my gray hairs down to Sheol in sorrow.\u2019 \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Gn 42:38"}, {"pk": 4029169, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 44, "verse": 30, "text": "\u201cSo if I come to your servant my father and the boy is not with us\u2009\u2014\u2009his life is wrapped up with the boy\u2019s life\u2009\u2014\u2009"}, {"pk": 4029170, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 44, "verse": 31, "text": "when he sees that the boy is not with us, he will die. Then your servants will have brought the gray hairs of your servant our father down to Sheol in sorrow."}, {"pk": 4029171, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 44, "verse": 32, "text": "Your servant became accountable to my father for the boy, saying, \u2018If I do not return him to you, I will always bear the guilt for sinning against you, my father.\u2019 \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Gn 43:9"}, {"pk": 4029172, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 44, "verse": 33, "text": "Now please let your servant remain here as my lord\u2019s slave, in place of the boy. Let him go back with his brothers."}, {"pk": 4029173, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 44, "verse": 34, "text": "For how can I go back to my father without the boy? I could not bear to see the grief that would overwhelm my father.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4029174, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 45, "verse": 1, "text": "Joseph could no longer keep his composure in front of all his attendants, [1] so he called out, \u201cSend everyone away from me!\u201d No one was with him when he revealed his identity to his brothers. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Ac 7:13
[1] Lit all those standing about him"}, {"pk": 4029175, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 45, "verse": 2, "text": "But he wept so loudly that the Egyptians heard it, and also Pharaoh\u2019s household heard it."}, {"pk": 4029176, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 45, "verse": 3, "text": "Joseph said to his brothers, \u201cI am Joseph! Is my father still living?\u201d But they could not answer him because they were terrified in his presence."}, {"pk": 4029177, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 45, "verse": 4, "text": "Then Joseph said to his brothers, \u201cPlease, come near me,\u201d and they came near. \u201cI am Joseph, your brother,\u201d he said, \u201cthe one you sold into Egypt. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Gn 37:18-36"}, {"pk": 4029178, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 45, "verse": 5, "text": "And now don\u2019t be grieved or angry with yourselves for selling me here, because God sent me ahead of you to preserve life. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Gn 45:7-8; 50:20; Ps 105:17"}, {"pk": 4029179, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 45, "verse": 6, "text": "For the famine has been in the land these two years, and there will be five more years without plowing or harvesting."}, {"pk": 4029180, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 45, "verse": 7, "text": "God sent me ahead of you to establish you as a remnant within the land and to keep you alive by a great deliverance. [2]", "comment": "[2] Or keep alive for you many survivors"}, {"pk": 4029181, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 45, "verse": 8, "text": "Therefore it was not you who sent me here, but God. He has made me a father to Pharaoh, lord of his entire household, and ruler over all the land of Egypt."}, {"pk": 4029182, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 45, "verse": 9, "text": "\u201cReturn quickly to my father and say to him, \u2018This is what your son Joseph says: \u201cGod has made me lord of all Egypt. Come down to me without delay."}, {"pk": 4029183, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 45, "verse": 10, "text": "You can settle in the land of Goshen \u24d0 and be near me\u2009\u2014\u2009you, your children, and your grandchildren, your flocks, your herds, and all you have.", "comment": "\u24d0 Gn 46:34; Gn 47:1,4,6,11,27; 50:8; Ex 8:22; Jos 10:41"}, {"pk": 4029184, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 45, "verse": 11, "text": "There I will sustain you, for there will be five more years of famine. Otherwise, you, your household, and everything you have will become destitute.\u201d\u2019 \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Gn 47:12; 50:21"}, {"pk": 4029185, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 45, "verse": 12, "text": "Look! Your eyes and the eyes of my brother Benjamin can see that I\u2019m [3] the one speaking to you.", "comment": "[3] Lit that my mouth is"}, {"pk": 4029186, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 45, "verse": 13, "text": "Tell my father about all my glory in Egypt and about all you have seen. And bring my father here quickly.\u201d \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Ac 7:14"}, {"pk": 4029187, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 45, "verse": 14, "text": "Then Joseph threw his arms around his brother Benjamin and wept, and Benjamin wept on his shoulder."}, {"pk": 4029188, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 45, "verse": 15, "text": "Joseph kissed each of his brothers as he wept, [4] and afterward his brothers talked with him.", "comment": "[4] Lit brothers, and he wept over them"}, {"pk": 4029189, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 45, "verse": 16, "text": "When the news reached Pharaoh\u2019s palace, \u201cJoseph\u2019s brothers have come,\u201d Pharaoh and his servants were pleased."}, {"pk": 4029190, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 45, "verse": 17, "text": "Pharaoh said to Joseph, \u201cTell your brothers, \u2018Do this: Load your animals and go on back to the land of Canaan."}, {"pk": 4029191, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 45, "verse": 18, "text": "Get your father and your families, and come back to me. I will give you the best of the land of Egypt, and you can eat from the richness of the land.\u2019"}, {"pk": 4029192, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 45, "verse": 19, "text": "You are also commanded to tell them, \u2018Do this: Take wagons from the land of Egypt for your dependents and your wives and bring your father here. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Gn 46:5"}, {"pk": 4029193, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 45, "verse": 20, "text": "Do not be concerned about your belongings, for the best of all the land of Egypt is yours.\u2019\u201d \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Dt 32:9-14"}, {"pk": 4029194, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 45, "verse": 21, "text": "The sons of Israel did this. Joseph gave them wagons as Pharaoh had commanded, and he gave them provisions for the journey."}, {"pk": 4029195, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 45, "verse": 22, "text": "He gave each of the brothers changes of clothes, \u24d5 but he gave Benjamin three hundred pieces of silver and five changes of clothes. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d5 2Kg 5:5
\u24d6 Gn 43:34"}, {"pk": 4029196, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 45, "verse": 23, "text": "He sent his father the following: ten donkeys carrying the best products of Egypt and ten female donkeys carrying grain, food, and provisions for his father on the journey."}, {"pk": 4029197, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 45, "verse": 24, "text": "So Joseph sent his brothers on their way, and as they were leaving, he said to them, \u201cDon\u2019t argue [5] on the way.\u201d", "comment": "[5] Or be anxious"}, {"pk": 4029198, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 45, "verse": 25, "text": "So they went up from Egypt and came to their father Jacob in the land of Canaan."}, {"pk": 4029199, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 45, "verse": 26, "text": "They said, \u201cJoseph is still alive, and he is ruler over all the land of Egypt!\u201d Jacob was stunned, [6] for he did not believe them.", "comment": "[6] Lit Jacob\u2019s heart was numb"}, {"pk": 4029200, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 45, "verse": 27, "text": "But when they told Jacob all that Joseph had said to them, and when he saw the wagons that Joseph had sent to transport him, the spirit of their father Jacob revived."}, {"pk": 4029201, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 45, "verse": 28, "text": "Then Israel said, \u201cEnough! My son Joseph is still alive. I will go to see him before I die.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4029202, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 46, "verse": 1, "text": "Israel set out with all that he had and came to Beer-sheba, \u24d7 and he offered sacrifices to the God of his father Isaac.", "comment": "\u24d7 Gn 21:14; 28:10; Jos 15:28; Jdg 20:1; 2Sm 24:7; 1Kg 19:3"}, {"pk": 4029203, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 46, "verse": 2, "text": "That night God spoke to Israel in a vision: \u24d8 \u201cJacob, Jacob!\u201d he said. And Jacob replied, \u201cHere I am.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d8 Gn 15:1; Jb 33:14-15"}, {"pk": 4029204, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 46, "verse": 3, "text": "God said, \u201cI am God, the God of your father. Do not be afraid to go down to Egypt, for I will make you into a great nation there. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Gn 12:2; 15:13-14; 35:11; Ex 1:7,9; Dt 26:5"}, {"pk": 4029205, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 46, "verse": 4, "text": "I will go down with you to Egypt, and I will also bring you back. \u24da Joseph will close your eyes when you die.\u201d [1] \u24db", "comment": "[1] Lit will put his hand on your eyes
\u24da Gn 15:16; 28:15; 48:21; 50:24; Ex 3:8
\u24db Gn 50:1"}, {"pk": 4029206, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 46, "verse": 5, "text": "Jacob left Beer-sheba. The sons of Israel took their father Jacob in the wagons Pharaoh had sent to carry him, \u24dc along with their dependents and their wives.", "comment": "\u24dc Gn 45:19,21"}, {"pk": 4029207, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 46, "verse": 6, "text": "They also took their cattle and possessions they had acquired in the land of Canaan. Then Jacob and all his offspring with him came to Egypt. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Dt 26:5; Jos 24:4; Ps 105:23; Is 52:4; Ac 7:15"}, {"pk": 4029208, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 46, "verse": 7, "text": "His sons and grandsons, his daughters and granddaughters, indeed all his offspring, he brought with him to Egypt."}, {"pk": 4029209, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 46, "verse": 8, "text": "These are the names of the sons of Israel who came to Egypt \u24d0 \u2009\u2014\u2009Jacob and his sons: Jacob\u2019s firstborn: Reuben.
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ex 1:1-5; Nm 26:4-5"}, {"pk": 4029210, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 46, "verse": 9, "text": "Reuben\u2019s sons: \u24d1 Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi.
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ex 6:14"}, {"pk": 4029211, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 46, "verse": 10, "text": "Simeon\u2019s sons: \u24d2 Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jachin, Zohar, and Shaul, the son of a Canaanite woman.
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ex 6:15"}, {"pk": 4029212, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 46, "verse": 11, "text": "Levi\u2019s sons: \u24d3 Gershon, Kohath, and Merari.
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ex 6:16; 1Ch 6:16"}, {"pk": 4029213, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 46, "verse": 12, "text": "Judah\u2019s sons: Er, Onan, Shelah, Perez, and Zerah; but Er and Onan died in the land of Canaan. The sons \u24d4 of Perez were Hezron and Hamul.
", "comment": "\u24d4 Gn 38:29; 1Ch 2:5"}, {"pk": 4029214, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 46, "verse": 13, "text": "Issachar\u2019s sons: \u24d5 Tola, Puvah, [2] Jashub, [3] and Shimron.
", "comment": "[3] Sam, LXX; MT reads Iob
[2] Sam, Syr read Puah; 1Ch 7:1
\u24d5 1Ch 7:1"}, {"pk": 4029215, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 46, "verse": 14, "text": "Zebulun\u2019s sons: Sered, Elon, and Jahleel.
"}, {"pk": 4029216, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 46, "verse": 15, "text": "These were Leah\u2019s sons born to Jacob in Paddan-aram, as well as his daughter Dinah. The total number of persons: [4] thirty-three.
", "comment": "[4] Lit All persons his sons and his daughters:"}, {"pk": 4029217, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 46, "verse": 16, "text": "Gad\u2019s sons: Ziphion, Haggi, Shuni, Ezbon, Eri, Arodi, and Areli.
"}, {"pk": 4029218, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 46, "verse": 17, "text": "Asher\u2019s sons: \u24d6 Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah, and their sister Serah. Beriah\u2019s sons were Heber and Malchiel.
", "comment": "\u24d6 1Ch 7:30-31"}, {"pk": 4029219, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 46, "verse": 18, "text": "These were the sons of Zilpah\u2009\u2014\u2009whom Laban gave to his daughter Leah\u2009\u2014\u2009that she bore to Jacob: sixteen persons.
"}, {"pk": 4029220, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 46, "verse": 19, "text": "The sons of Jacob\u2019s wife Rachel: Joseph and Benjamin.
"}, {"pk": 4029221, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 46, "verse": 20, "text": "Manasseh and Ephraim were born to Joseph in the land of Egypt. They were born to him by Asenath daughter of Potiphera, a priest at On. [5]
", "comment": "[5] Or Heliopolis"}, {"pk": 4029222, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 46, "verse": 21, "text": "Benjamin\u2019s sons: \u24d7 Bela, Becher, Ashbel, Gera, Naaman, Ehi, Rosh, Muppim, Huppim, and Ard.
", "comment": "\u24d7 Nm 26:38-40; 1Ch 7:6-12; 8:1"}, {"pk": 4029223, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 46, "verse": 22, "text": "These were Rachel\u2019s sons who were born to Jacob: fourteen persons.
"}, {"pk": 4029224, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 46, "verse": 23, "text": "Dan\u2019s son: [6] Hushim.
", "comment": "[6] Alt Hb tradition reads sons:"}, {"pk": 4029225, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 46, "verse": 24, "text": "Naphtali\u2019s sons: \u24d8 Jahzeel, Guni, Jezer, and Shillem.
", "comment": "\u24d8 1Ch 7:13"}, {"pk": 4029226, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 46, "verse": 25, "text": "These were the sons of Bilhah, whom Laban gave to his daughter Rachel. \u24d9 She bore to Jacob: seven persons.
", "comment": "\u24d9 Gn 29:29; 30:5-8"}, {"pk": 4029227, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 46, "verse": 26, "text": "The total number of persons belonging to Jacob\u2009\u2014\u2009his direct descendants, [7] not including the wives of Jacob\u2019s sons\u2009\u2014\u2009who came to Egypt: sixty-six.
", "comment": "[7] Lit Jacob who came out from his loins"}, {"pk": 4029228, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 46, "verse": 27, "text": "And Joseph\u2019s sons who were born to him in Egypt: two persons. All those of Jacob\u2019s household who came to Egypt: seventy [8] persons. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Ex 1:5; Dt 10:22; Ac 7:14
[8] LXX reads 75; Ac 7:14"}, {"pk": 4029229, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 46, "verse": 28, "text": "Now Jacob had sent Judah ahead of him to Joseph to prepare for his arrival [9] at Goshen. \u24db When they came to the land of Goshen,", "comment": "\u24db Gn 45:10
[9] Lit to give directions before him"}, {"pk": 4029230, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 46, "verse": 29, "text": "Joseph hitched the horses to his chariot and went up to Goshen to meet his father Israel. Joseph presented himself to him, threw his arms around him, and wept for a long time. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Gn 45:14"}, {"pk": 4029231, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 46, "verse": 30, "text": "Then Israel said to Joseph, \u201cI\u2019m ready to die now because I have seen your face and you are still alive!\u201d"}, {"pk": 4029232, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 46, "verse": 31, "text": "Joseph said to his brothers and to his father\u2019s family, \u201cI will go up and inform Pharaoh, telling him, \u2018My brothers and my father\u2019s family, who were in the land of Canaan, have come to me. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Gn 47:1"}, {"pk": 4029233, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 46, "verse": 32, "text": "The men are shepherds; they also raise livestock. They have brought their flocks and herds and all that they have.\u2019"}, {"pk": 4029234, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 46, "verse": 33, "text": "When Pharaoh addresses you and asks, \u2018What is your occupation?\u2019"}, {"pk": 4029235, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 46, "verse": 34, "text": "you are to say, \u2018Your servants, both we and our fathers, have raised livestock [10] from our youth until now.\u2019 Then you will be allowed to settle in the land of Goshen, since all shepherds are detestable to Egyptians.\u201d \u24d0", "comment": "[10] Lit fathers, are men of livestock
\u24d0 Gn 43:32; Ex 8:26"}, {"pk": 4029236, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 47, "verse": 1, "text": "So Joseph went and informed Pharaoh: \u201cMy father and my brothers, with their flocks and herds and all that they own, have come from the land of Canaan and are now in the land of Goshen.\u201d \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Gn 45:10; 46:28"}, {"pk": 4029237, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 47, "verse": 2, "text": "He took five of his brothers and presented them to Pharaoh. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Ac 7:13"}, {"pk": 4029238, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 47, "verse": 3, "text": "And Pharaoh asked his brothers, \u201cWhat is your occupation?\u201d They said to Pharaoh, \u201cYour servants, both we and our fathers, are shepherds.\u201d \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Gn 46:32-34"}, {"pk": 4029239, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 47, "verse": 4, "text": "And they said to Pharaoh, \u201cWe have come to stay in the land for a while because there is no grazing land for your servants\u2019 sheep, since the famine in the land of Canaan has been severe. \u24d4 So now, please let your servants settle in the land of Goshen.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d4 Gn 15:13; Dt 26:5"}, {"pk": 4029240, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 47, "verse": 5, "text": "Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, \u201cNow that your father and brothers have come to you,"}, {"pk": 4029241, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 47, "verse": 6, "text": "the land of Egypt is open before you; settle your father and brothers in the best part of the land. \u24d5 They can live in the land of Goshen. If you know of any capable men among them, put them in charge of my livestock.\u201d \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d5 Gn 45:10,18; 47:11
\u24d6 Ex 18:21,25; 1Kg 11:28; Pr 22:29"}, {"pk": 4029242, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 47, "verse": 7, "text": "Joseph then brought his father Jacob and presented him to Pharaoh, and Jacob blessed Pharaoh."}, {"pk": 4029243, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 47, "verse": 8, "text": "Pharaoh said to Jacob, \u201cHow many years have you lived?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4029244, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 47, "verse": 9, "text": "Jacob said to Pharaoh, \u201cMy pilgrimage \u24d7 has lasted 130 years. My years have been few and hard, \u24d8 and they have not reached the years of my fathers during their pilgrimages.\u201d \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d7 1Ch 29:15; Ps 39:12; 119:19,54; Heb 11:9,13
\u24d8 Jb 14:1; Ps 39:4-5; Jms 4:14
\u24d9 Gn 11:32; 25:7; 35:28"}, {"pk": 4029245, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 47, "verse": 10, "text": "So Jacob blessed Pharaoh and departed from Pharaoh\u2019s presence."}, {"pk": 4029246, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 47, "verse": 11, "text": "Then Joseph settled his father and brothers in the land of Egypt and gave them property in the best part of the land, the land of Rameses, \u24da as Pharaoh had commanded.", "comment": "\u24da Gn 45:10; Ex 1:11; 12:37"}, {"pk": 4029247, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 47, "verse": 12, "text": "And Joseph provided his father, his brothers, and all his father\u2019s family with food for their dependents. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Gn 45:11; 50:21"}, {"pk": 4029248, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 47, "verse": 13, "text": "But there was no food in the entire region, for the famine was very severe. The land of Egypt and the land of Canaan were exhausted by the famine."}, {"pk": 4029249, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 47, "verse": 14, "text": "Joseph collected all the silver to be found in the land of Egypt and the land of Canaan in exchange for the grain they were purchasing, and he brought the silver to Pharaoh\u2019s palace. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Gn 41:56"}, {"pk": 4029250, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 47, "verse": 15, "text": "When the silver from the land of Egypt and the land of Canaan was gone, all the Egyptians came to Joseph and said, \u201cGive us food. Why should we die here in front of you? The silver is gone!\u201d"}, {"pk": 4029251, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 47, "verse": 16, "text": "But Joseph said, \u201cGive me your livestock. Since the silver is gone, I will give you food in exchange for your livestock.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4029252, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 47, "verse": 17, "text": "So they brought their livestock to Joseph, and he gave them food in exchange for the horses, the flocks of sheep, the herds of cattle, and the donkeys. That year he provided them with food in exchange for all their livestock."}, {"pk": 4029253, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 47, "verse": 18, "text": "When that year was over, they came the next year and said to him, \u201cWe cannot hide from our lord that the silver is gone and that all our livestock belongs to our lord. There is nothing left for our lord except our bodies and our land."}, {"pk": 4029254, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 47, "verse": 19, "text": "Why should we die here in front of you\u2009\u2014\u2009both us and our land? Buy us and our land in exchange for food. Then we with our land will become Pharaoh\u2019s slaves. Give us seed so that we can live and not die, and so that the land won\u2019t become desolate.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4029255, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 47, "verse": 20, "text": "In this way, Joseph acquired all the land in Egypt for Pharaoh, because every Egyptian sold his field since the famine was so severe for them. The land became Pharaoh\u2019s,"}, {"pk": 4029256, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 47, "verse": 21, "text": "and Joseph moved the people to the cities [1] from one end of Egypt to the other.", "comment": "[1] Sam, LXX, Vg read and he made the people servants"}, {"pk": 4029257, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 47, "verse": 22, "text": "The only land he did not acquire belonged to the priests, for they had an allowance from Pharaoh. They ate from their allowance that Pharaoh gave them; therefore they did not sell their land."}, {"pk": 4029258, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 47, "verse": 23, "text": "Joseph said to the people, \u201cUnderstand today that I have acquired you and your land for Pharaoh. Here is seed for you. Sow it in the land."}, {"pk": 4029259, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 47, "verse": 24, "text": "At harvest, you are to give a fifth of it to Pharaoh, \u24dd and four-fifths will be yours as seed for the field and as food for yourselves, your households, and your dependents.\u201d", "comment": "\u24dd Gn 41:34"}, {"pk": 4029260, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 47, "verse": 25, "text": "\u201cYou have saved our lives,\u201d they said. \u201cWe have found favor with our lord and will be Pharaoh\u2019s slaves.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4029261, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 47, "verse": 26, "text": "So Joseph made it a law, still in effect today in the land of Egypt, that a fifth of the produce belongs to Pharaoh. Only the priests\u2019 land does not belong to Pharaoh."}, {"pk": 4029262, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 47, "verse": 27, "text": "Israel settled in the land of Egypt, in the region of Goshen. They acquired property in it and became fruitful and very numerous. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Gn 17:6; 26:4; 35:11; Ex 1:7; Dt 26:5; Ac 7:17"}, {"pk": 4029263, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 47, "verse": 28, "text": "Now Jacob lived in the land of Egypt 17 years, and his life span was 147 years."}, {"pk": 4029264, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 47, "verse": 29, "text": "When the time approached for him to die, \u24d1 he called his son Joseph and said to him, \u201cIf I have found favor with you, put your hand under my thigh \u24d2 and promise me that you will deal with me in kindness and faithfulness. \u24d3 Do not bury me in Egypt.", "comment": "\u24d1 Dt 31:14; 1Kg 2:1
\u24d2 Gn 24:2
\u24d3 Gn 24:49"}, {"pk": 4029265, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 47, "verse": 30, "text": "When I rest with my fathers, carry me away from Egypt and bury me in their burial place.\u201d \u24d4 Joseph answered, \u201cI will do what you have asked.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d4 Gn 23:17-20; 25:9-10; 35:29; 49:29-32; 50:5,13; Ac 7:15-16"}, {"pk": 4029266, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 47, "verse": 31, "text": "And Jacob said, \u201cSwear to me.\u201d So Joseph swore to him. Then Israel bowed in thanks at the head of his bed. [2] \u24d5", "comment": "[2] Or Israel worshiped while leaning on the top of his staff
\u24d5 Gn 48:2; 1Kg 1:47; Heb 11:21"}, {"pk": 4029267, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 48, "verse": 1, "text": "Some time after this, Joseph was told, \u201cYour father is weaker.\u201d So he set out with his two sons, Manasseh and Ephraim."}, {"pk": 4029268, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 48, "verse": 2, "text": "When Jacob was told, \u201cYour son Joseph has come to you,\u201d Israel summoned his strength and sat up in bed."}, {"pk": 4029269, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 48, "verse": 3, "text": "Jacob said to Joseph, \u201cGod Almighty \u24d6 appeared to me at Luz \u24d7 in the land of Canaan and blessed me.", "comment": "\u24d6 Gn 17:1
\u24d7 Gn 28:13,19; 35:6,9"}, {"pk": 4029270, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 48, "verse": 4, "text": "He said to me, \u2018I will make you fruitful and numerous; I will make many nations come from you, and I will give this land as a permanent possession \u24d8 to your future descendants.\u2019 \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Gn 35:9-12
\u24d8 Gn 17:8"}, {"pk": 4029271, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 48, "verse": 5, "text": "Your two sons \u24da born to you in the land of Egypt before I came to you in Egypt are now mine. \u24db Ephraim and Manasseh belong to me just as Reuben and Simeon do.", "comment": "\u24db Jos 13:7; 14:4; 17:17
\u24da Gn 41:50-52; 46:20"}, {"pk": 4029272, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 48, "verse": 6, "text": "Children born to you after them will be yours and will be recorded under the names of their brothers with regard to their inheritance."}, {"pk": 4029273, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 48, "verse": 7, "text": "When I was returning from Paddan, to my sorrow Rachel died along the way, \u24dc some distance from Ephrath in the land of Canaan. I buried her there along the way to Ephrath\u201d (that is, Bethlehem).", "comment": "\u24dc Gn 35:9-19"}, {"pk": 4029274, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 48, "verse": 8, "text": "When Israel saw Joseph\u2019s sons, he said, \u201cWho are these?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4029275, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 48, "verse": 9, "text": "And Joseph said to his father, \u201cThey are my sons God has given me here.\u201d So Israel said, \u201cBring them to me and I will bless them.\u201d \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Gn 27:4; 49:25-26; Heb 11:21"}, {"pk": 4029276, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 48, "verse": 10, "text": "Now his eyesight was poor because of old age; he could hardly [1] see. \u24d0 Joseph brought them to him, and he kissed and embraced them. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Gn 27:27
[1] Lit he was not able to
\u24d0 Gn 27:1"}, {"pk": 4029277, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 48, "verse": 11, "text": "Israel said to Joseph, \u201cI never expected to see your face again, but now God has even let me see your offspring.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4029278, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 48, "verse": 12, "text": "Then Joseph took them from his father\u2019s knees and bowed with his face to the ground. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Gn 18:2; 24:52; 33:3; 42:6; 43:26; Ex 34:8"}, {"pk": 4029279, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 48, "verse": 13, "text": "Then Joseph took them both\u2009\u2014\u2009with his right hand Ephraim toward Israel\u2019s left, and with his left hand Manasseh toward Israel\u2019s right\u2009\u2014\u2009and brought them to Israel."}, {"pk": 4029280, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 48, "verse": 14, "text": "But Israel stretched out his right hand and put it on the head of Ephraim, the younger, and crossing his hands, put his left on Manasseh\u2019s head, although Manasseh was the firstborn. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Gn 25:23; 27:18-30"}, {"pk": 4029281, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 48, "verse": 15, "text": "Then he blessed Joseph and said: The God before whom my fathers Abraham and Isaac walked, \u24d4
the God who has been my shepherd \u24d5 all my life to this day,
", "comment": "\u24d4 Gn 17:1; 24:40
\u24d5 Gn 49:24; Ps 23:1; Jr 31:10"}, {"pk": 4029282, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 48, "verse": 16, "text": "the angel who has redeemed me from all harm \u24d6 \u2009\u2014
may he bless these boys.
And may they be called by my name
and the names of my fathers Abraham and Isaac, \u24d7
and may they grow to be numerous within the land.
", "comment": "\u24d7 Dt 28:10; 2Ch 7:14; Is 4:1; 43:1; 48:1
\u24d6 Gn 28:13-15; 31:11; Is 63:9; Ac 7:35"}, {"pk": 4029283, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 48, "verse": 17, "text": "When Joseph saw that his father had placed his right hand on Ephraim\u2019s head, he thought it was a mistake [2] and took his father\u2019s hand to move it from Ephraim\u2019s head to Manasseh\u2019s.", "comment": "[2] Or he was displeased; lit head, it was bad in his eyes"}, {"pk": 4029284, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 48, "verse": 18, "text": "Joseph said to his father, \u201cNot that way, my father! This one is the firstborn. Put your right hand on his head.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4029285, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 48, "verse": 19, "text": "But his father refused and said, \u201cI know, my son, I know! He too will become a tribe, [3] and he too will be great; nevertheless, his younger brother will be greater than he, and his offspring will become a populous nation.\u201d [4]", "comment": "[3] Lit people
[4] Or a multitude of nations; lit a fullness of nations"}, {"pk": 4029286, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 48, "verse": 20, "text": "So he blessed them that day, putting Ephraim before Manasseh when he said, \u201cThe nation Israel will invoke blessings by you, saying, \u2018May God make you like Ephraim and Manasseh.\u2019\u201d"}, {"pk": 4029287, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 48, "verse": 21, "text": "Israel said to Joseph, \u201cLook, I am about to die, but God will be with you and will bring you back to the land of your fathers. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Gn 46:4; 50:24"}, {"pk": 4029288, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 48, "verse": 22, "text": "Over and above what I am giving your brothers, I am giving you the one mountain slope [5] that I took from the Amorites with my sword and bow.\u201d \u24d9", "comment": "[5] Or Shechem, Joseph\u2019s burial place; lit one shoulder
\u24d9 Gn 34:25-29; Jos 24:32; Jn 4:5"}, {"pk": 4029289, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 49, "verse": 1, "text": "Then Jacob called his sons and said, \u201cGather around, and I will tell you what will happen to you in the days to come. [1] \u24da", "comment": "[1] Or in the last days
\u24da Nm 24:14; Dt 4:30; 31:29; Is 2:2; Jr 23:20; Dn 2:28; 10:14; Hs 3:5"}, {"pk": 4029290, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 49, "verse": 2, "text": "Come together and listen, sons of Jacob;
listen to your father Israel:
"}, {"pk": 4029291, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 49, "verse": 3, "text": "Reuben, you are my firstborn, \u24db
my strength and the firstfruits of my virility, \u24dc
excelling in prominence, excelling in power.
", "comment": "\u24dc Dt 21:17
\u24db Gn 29:32"}, {"pk": 4029292, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 49, "verse": 4, "text": "Turbulent as water, you will not excel,
because you got into your father\u2019s bed \u24dd
and you defiled it\u2009\u2014\u2009he [2] got into my bed.
", "comment": "\u24dd Gn 35:22
[2] LXX, Syr, Tg read you"}, {"pk": 4029293, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 49, "verse": 5, "text": "Simeon and Levi are brothers;
their knives are vicious weapons. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Gn 34:25,30"}, {"pk": 4029294, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 49, "verse": 6, "text": "May I never enter their council;
may I never join their assembly.
For in their anger they kill men,
and on a whim they hamstring oxen.
"}, {"pk": 4029295, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 49, "verse": 7, "text": "Their anger is cursed, for it is strong,
and their fury, for it is cruel!
I will disperse them throughout Jacob
and scatter them throughout Israel. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ex 32:28; Nm 3:5-13; Dt 33:10; Jos 19:1-9; 1Ch 4:24-39; 2Ch 34:6; Neh 11:25-28"}, {"pk": 4029296, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 49, "verse": 8, "text": "Judah, your brothers will praise you. \u24d2
Your hand will be on the necks of your enemies;
your father\u2019s sons will bow down to you. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Gn 27:29; 1Ch 5:2
\u24d2 Gn 29:35"}, {"pk": 4029297, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 49, "verse": 9, "text": "Judah is a young lion \u24d4 \u2009\u2014
my son, you return from the kill.
He crouches; he lies down like a lion
or a lioness\u2009\u2014\u2009who dares to rouse him?
", "comment": "\u24d4 Nm 24:9; Ezk 19:5-7; Mc 5:8; Rv 5:5"}, {"pk": 4029298, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 49, "verse": 10, "text": "The scepter will not depart from Judah
or the staff from between his feet
until he whose right it is comes [3] \u24d5
and the obedience of the peoples belongs to him. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 2:6-9; 72:8-11; Is 42:1,4; 49:6
\u24d5 Nm 2:9; 10:14; 24:17; Jdg 1:1-2; Ps 60:7; 108:8; Ezk 21:27
[3] Or until tribute comes to him, or until Shiloh comes, or until he comes to Shiloh"}, {"pk": 4029299, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 49, "verse": 11, "text": "He ties his donkey to a vine,
and the colt of his donkey to the choice vine.
He washes his clothes in wine
and his robes in the blood of grapes.
"}, {"pk": 4029300, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 49, "verse": 12, "text": "His eyes are darker than wine,
and his teeth are whiter than milk.
"}, {"pk": 4029301, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 49, "verse": 13, "text": "Zebulun will live by the seashore
and will be a harbor for ships,
and his territory will be next to Sidon. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Dt 33:19; Jos 19:10-16"}, {"pk": 4029302, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 49, "verse": 14, "text": "Issachar is a strong donkey
lying down between the saddlebags. [4]
", "comment": "[4] Or sheep pens"}, {"pk": 4029303, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 49, "verse": 15, "text": "He saw that his resting place was good
and that the land was pleasant,
so he leaned his shoulder to bear a load
and became a forced laborer. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Jdg 5:15-16"}, {"pk": 4029304, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 49, "verse": 16, "text": "Dan will judge his people \u24d9
as one of the tribes of Israel.
", "comment": "\u24d9 Dt 33:22; Jdg 13:2,25; 18:25-27"}, {"pk": 4029305, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 49, "verse": 17, "text": "Dan will be a snake by the road,
a viper beside the path,
that bites the horses\u2019 heels
so that its rider falls backward.
"}, {"pk": 4029306, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 49, "verse": 18, "text": "I wait for your salvation, LORD.
"}, {"pk": 4029307, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 49, "verse": 19, "text": "Gad will be attacked by raiders,
but he will attack their heels. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Dt 33:20; 1Ch 5:18-22; Jr 49:1
[5] LXX, Syr, Vg; MT reads their heel.20From Asher"}, {"pk": 4029308, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 49, "verse": 20, "text": "Asher\u2019s [5] food will be rich,
and he will produce royal delicacies. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Dt 33:24-25; Jos 19:24-31; Jdg 5:17; 1Kg 4:7"}, {"pk": 4029309, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 49, "verse": 21, "text": "Naphtali is a doe set free
that bears beautiful fawns. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Jos 19:32-39"}, {"pk": 4029310, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 49, "verse": 22, "text": "Joseph is a fruitful vine,
a fruitful vine beside a spring;
its branches [6] climb over the wall. [7]
", "comment": "[6] Lit daughters
[7] Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4029311, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 49, "verse": 23, "text": "The archers attacked him,
shot at him, and were hostile toward him.
"}, {"pk": 4029312, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 49, "verse": 24, "text": "Yet his bow remained steady,
and his strong arms were made agile
by the hands of the Mighty One of Jacob, \u24dd
by the name of [8] the Shepherd, \u24d0 the Rock of Israel, \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24dd Gn 31:42; Ps 132:2,5; Is 1:24; 49:26
[8] Syr, Tg; MT reads Jacob, from there
\u24d0 Gn 48:15; Ps 23:1; Jr 31:10
\u24d1 Ps 118:22; Is 28:16; 1Pt 2:6-8"}, {"pk": 4029313, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 49, "verse": 25, "text": "by the God of your father who helps you,
and by the Almighty who blesses you
with blessings of the heavens above,
blessings of the deep that lies below,
and blessings of the breasts and the womb.
"}, {"pk": 4029314, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 49, "verse": 26, "text": "The blessings of your father excel
the blessings of my ancestors [9]
and [10] the bounty of the ancient hills. [11] \u24d2
May they rest on the head of Joseph,
on the brow of the prince of his brothers.
", "comment": "[9] Or of the mountains
[10] Lit to
[11] Hb obscure
\u24d2 Dt 33:15-16"}, {"pk": 4029315, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 49, "verse": 27, "text": "Benjamin is a wolf; he tears his prey.
In the morning he devours the prey,
and in the evening he divides the plunder.\u201d \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Jdg 5:14; 20:21; 1Sm 14:47-48"}, {"pk": 4029316, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 49, "verse": 28, "text": "These are the tribes of Israel, twelve in all, and this is what their father said to them. He blessed them, and he blessed each one with a suitable blessing."}, {"pk": 4029317, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 49, "verse": 29, "text": "Then he commanded them: \u201cI am about to be gathered to my people. \u24d4 Bury me with my fathers \u24d5 in the cave in the field of Ephron the Hethite. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d4 Gn 25:8
\u24d5 Gn 47:30
\u24d6 Gn 23:16-20; 50:13"}, {"pk": 4029318, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 49, "verse": 30, "text": "The cave is in the field of Machpelah near Mamre, in the land of Canaan. This is the field Abraham purchased from Ephron the Hethite as burial property. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Gn 23:3-20"}, {"pk": 4029319, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 49, "verse": 31, "text": "Abraham and his wife Sarah are buried there, \u24d8 Isaac and his wife Rebekah are buried there, \u24d9 and I buried Leah there. \u24da", "comment": "\u24d8 Gn 23:19; 25:9
\u24d9 Gn 35:29
\u24da Gn 48:7"}, {"pk": 4029320, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 49, "verse": 32, "text": "The field and the cave in it were purchased from the Hethites.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4029321, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 49, "verse": 33, "text": "When Jacob had finished giving charges to his sons, he drew his feet into the bed, took his last breath, and was gathered to his people."}, {"pk": 4029322, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 50, "verse": 1, "text": "Then Joseph, leaning over his father\u2019s face, wept and kissed him."}, {"pk": 4029323, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 50, "verse": 2, "text": "He commanded his servants who were physicians to embalm his father. So they embalmed Israel."}, {"pk": 4029324, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 50, "verse": 3, "text": "They took forty days to complete this, for embalming takes that long, and the Egyptians mourned for him seventy days. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Gn 50:10; Nm 20:29; Dt 34:8"}, {"pk": 4029325, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 50, "verse": 4, "text": "When the days of mourning were over, Joseph said to Pharaoh\u2019s household, \u201cIf I have found favor with you, please tell [1] Pharaoh that", "comment": "[1] Lit please speak in the ears of"}, {"pk": 4029326, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 50, "verse": 5, "text": "my father made me take an oath, \u24dc saying, \u2018I am about to die. You must bury me there in the tomb that I made for myself in the land of Canaan.\u2019 \u24dd Now let me go and bury my father. Then I will return.\u201d", "comment": "\u24dc Gn 47:29-31
\u24dd 2Ch 16:14; Is 22:16; Mt 27:60"}, {"pk": 4029327, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 50, "verse": 6, "text": "So Pharaoh said, \u201cGo and bury your father in keeping with your oath.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4029328, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 50, "verse": 7, "text": "Then Joseph went to bury his father, and all Pharaoh\u2019s servants, the elders of his household, and all the elders of the land of Egypt went with him,"}, {"pk": 4029329, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 50, "verse": 8, "text": "along with all Joseph\u2019s family, his brothers, and his father\u2019s family. Only their dependents, their flocks, and their herds were left in the land of Goshen."}, {"pk": 4029330, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 50, "verse": 9, "text": "Horses and chariots went up with him; it was a very impressive procession."}, {"pk": 4029331, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 50, "verse": 10, "text": "When they reached the threshing floor of Atad, which is across the Jordan, they lamented and wept loudly, and Joseph mourned seven days for his father."}, {"pk": 4029332, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 50, "verse": 11, "text": "When the Canaanite inhabitants of the land saw the mourning at the threshing floor of Atad, they said, \u201cThis is a solemn mourning on the part of the Egyptians.\u201d Therefore the place is named Abel-mizraim. [2] It is across the Jordan.", "comment": "[2] = Mourning of Egypt"}, {"pk": 4029333, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 50, "verse": 12, "text": "So Jacob\u2019s sons did for him what he had commanded them."}, {"pk": 4029334, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 50, "verse": 13, "text": "They carried him to the land of Canaan and buried him in the cave at Machpelah in the field near Mamre, which Abraham had purchased as burial property from Ephron the Hethite. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Gn 23:16-20"}, {"pk": 4029335, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 50, "verse": 14, "text": "After Joseph buried his father, he returned to Egypt with his brothers and all who had gone with him to bury his father."}, {"pk": 4029336, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 50, "verse": 15, "text": "When Joseph\u2019s brothers saw that their father was dead, they said to one another, \u201cIf Joseph is holding a grudge against us, he will certainly repay us for all the suffering we caused him.\u201d \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Gn 37:28; 42:21-22"}, {"pk": 4029337, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 50, "verse": 16, "text": "So they sent this message to Joseph, \u201cBefore he died your father gave a command:"}, {"pk": 4029338, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 50, "verse": 17, "text": "\u2018Say this to Joseph: Please forgive your brothers\u2019 transgression and their sin\u2009\u2014\u2009the suffering they caused you.\u2019 Therefore, please forgive the transgression of the servants of the God of your father.\u201d Joseph wept \u24d2 when their message came to him.", "comment": "\u24d2 Gn 43:30; 46:29; 50:1"}, {"pk": 4029339, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 50, "verse": 18, "text": "His brothers also came to him, bowed down before him, and said, \u201cWe are your slaves!\u201d"}, {"pk": 4029340, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 50, "verse": 19, "text": "But Joseph said to them, \u201cDon\u2019t be afraid. Am I in the place of God? \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Gn 3:5"}, {"pk": 4029341, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 50, "verse": 20, "text": "You planned evil against me; God planned it for good to bring about the present result\u2009\u2014\u2009the survival of many people. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Gn 45:7; Rm 8:28"}, {"pk": 4029342, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 50, "verse": 21, "text": "Therefore don\u2019t be afraid. I will take care of you and your children.\u201d \u24d5 And he comforted them and spoke kindly to them. [3]", "comment": "\u24d5 Gn 45:11; 47:12
[3] Lit spoke to their hearts"}, {"pk": 4029343, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 50, "verse": 22, "text": "Joseph and his father\u2019s family remained in Egypt. Joseph lived 110 years."}, {"pk": 4029344, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 50, "verse": 23, "text": "He saw Ephraim\u2019s sons to the third generation; \u24d6 the sons of Manasseh\u2019s son Machir were recognized by [4] [5] Joseph. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 Jb 42:16; Ps 128:6
[4] Lit were born on the knees of
[5] Referring to a ritual of adoption or of legitimation; Gn 30:3
\u24d7 Gn 30:3"}, {"pk": 4029345, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 50, "verse": 24, "text": "Joseph said to his brothers, \u201cI am about to die, \u24d8 but God will certainly come to your aid and bring you up from this land to the land he swore to give to Abraham, \u24d9 Isaac, \u24da and Jacob.\u201d \u24db", "comment": "\u24d8 Gn 48:21; Ex 3:16-17; Heb 11:22
\u24d9 Gn 13:15-17; 15:7-8
\u24da Gn 26:3
\u24db Gn 28:13; 35:12"}, {"pk": 4029346, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 50, "verse": 25, "text": "So Joseph made the sons of Israel take an oath: \u201cWhen God comes to your aid, you are to carry my bones up from here.\u201d \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Ex 13:19"}, {"pk": 4029347, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 1, "chapter": 50, "verse": 26, "text": "Joseph died at the age of 110. They embalmed him and placed him in a coffin in Egypt."}, {"pk": 4029348, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 1, "verse": 1, "text": "These are the names of the sons of Israel who came to Egypt with Jacob; each came with his family: \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Gn 46:8"}, {"pk": 4029349, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 1, "verse": 2, "text": "Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah;
"}, {"pk": 4029350, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 1, "verse": 3, "text": "Issachar, Zebulun, and Benjamin;
"}, {"pk": 4029351, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 1, "verse": 4, "text": "Dan and Naphtali; Gad and Asher.
"}, {"pk": 4029352, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 1, "verse": 5, "text": "The total number of Jacob\u2019s descendants [1] was seventy; [2] \u24d0 Joseph was already in Egypt.", "comment": "[1] Lit of people issuing from Jacob\u2019s loins
[2] LXX, DSS read 75; Gn 46:27; Ac 7:14
\u24d0 Gn 46:26-27; Dt 10:22"}, {"pk": 4029353, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 1, "verse": 6, "text": "Joseph and all his brothers and all that generation eventually died. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Gn 50:26"}, {"pk": 4029354, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 1, "verse": 7, "text": "But the Israelites were fruitful, increased rapidly, multiplied, and became extremely numerous \u24d2 so that the land was filled with them.", "comment": "\u24d2 Gn 12:2; 46:3; Dt 26:5; Ac 7:17"}, {"pk": 4029355, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 1, "verse": 8, "text": "A new king, who did not know about Joseph, came to power in Egypt."}, {"pk": 4029356, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 1, "verse": 9, "text": "He said to his people, \u201cLook, the Israelite people are more numerous and powerful than we are. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 105:24"}, {"pk": 4029357, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 1, "verse": 10, "text": "Come, let\u2019s deal shrewdly with them; otherwise they will multiply further, and when war breaks out, they will join our enemies, fight against us, and leave the country.\u201d \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 83:3-4; Ac 7:19"}, {"pk": 4029358, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 1, "verse": 11, "text": "So the Egyptians assigned taskmasters over the Israelites to oppress them with forced labor. \u24d5 They built Pithom and Rameses as supply cities \u24d6 for Pharaoh.", "comment": "\u24d5 Gn 15:13; Ex 2:11; 3:7; 5:4-5; 6:6; Dt 26:6
\u24d6 Gn 47:11; 1Kg 9:19; 2Ch 8:4"}, {"pk": 4029359, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 1, "verse": 12, "text": "But the more they oppressed them, the more they multiplied and spread so that the Egyptians came to dread [3] the Israelites.", "comment": "[3] Or Egyptians loathed"}, {"pk": 4029360, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 1, "verse": 13, "text": "They worked the Israelites ruthlessly \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Dt 4:20"}, {"pk": 4029361, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 1, "verse": 14, "text": "and made their lives bitter with difficult labor in brick and mortar and in all kinds of fieldwork. They ruthlessly imposed all this work on them. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Ex 2:23; Nm 20:15; Ac 7:19"}, {"pk": 4029362, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 1, "verse": 15, "text": "The king of Egypt said to the Hebrew midwives\u2009\u2014\u2009the first whose name was Shiphrah and the second whose name was Puah\u2009\u2014\u2009"}, {"pk": 4029363, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 1, "verse": 16, "text": "\u201cWhen you help the Hebrew women give birth, observe them as they deliver. If the child is a son, kill him, but if it\u2019s a daughter, she may live.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4029364, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 1, "verse": 17, "text": "The midwives, however, feared God \u24d9 and did not do as the king of Egypt had told them; \u24da they let the boys live.", "comment": "\u24d9 Ex 1:21; Pr 16:6
\u24da Dn 3:16-18; Ac 4:18-20; 5:29"}, {"pk": 4029365, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 1, "verse": 18, "text": "So the king of Egypt summoned the midwives and asked them, \u201cWhy have you done this and let the boys live?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4029366, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 1, "verse": 19, "text": "The midwives said to Pharaoh, \u201cThe Hebrew women are not like the Egyptian women, for they are vigorous and give birth before the midwife can get to them.\u201d \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Jos 2:4; 2Sm 17:20"}, {"pk": 4029367, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 1, "verse": 20, "text": "So God was good to the midwives, \u24dc and the people multiplied and became very numerous.", "comment": "\u24dc Pr 11:18; Is 3:10"}, {"pk": 4029368, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 1, "verse": 21, "text": "Since the midwives feared God, he gave them families. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd 1Sm 2:35; 2Sm 7:11,27; 1Kg 11:38; Ps 127:1"}, {"pk": 4029369, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 1, "verse": 22, "text": "Pharaoh then commanded all his people: \u201cYou must throw every son born to the Hebrews into the Nile, but let every daughter live.\u201d \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Gn 41:1; Ac 7:19"}, {"pk": 4029370, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 2, "verse": 1, "text": "Now a man from the family of Levi married a Levite woman. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Ex 6:20; Nm 26:59; 1Ch 23:14"}, {"pk": 4029371, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 2, "verse": 2, "text": "The woman became pregnant and gave birth to a son; when she saw that he was beautiful, [1] she hid him for three months. \u24d2", "comment": "[1] Or healthy
\u24d2 Ac 7:20; Heb 11:23"}, {"pk": 4029372, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 2, "verse": 3, "text": "But when she could no longer hide him, she got a papyrus basket for him and coated it with asphalt and pitch. She placed the child in it and set it among the reeds by the bank of the Nile."}, {"pk": 4029373, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 2, "verse": 4, "text": "Then his sister \u24d3 stood at a distance in order to see what would happen to him.", "comment": "\u24d3 Ex 15:20; Nm 26:59"}, {"pk": 4029374, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 2, "verse": 5, "text": "Pharaoh\u2019s daughter went down to bathe at the Nile while her servant girls walked along the riverbank. She saw the basket among the reeds, sent her slave girl, took it,"}, {"pk": 4029375, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 2, "verse": 6, "text": "opened it, and saw him, the child\u2009\u2014\u2009and there he was, a little boy, crying. She felt sorry for him and said, \u201cThis is one of the Hebrew boys.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4029376, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 2, "verse": 7, "text": "Then his sister said to Pharaoh\u2019s daughter, \u201cShould I go and call a Hebrew woman who is nursing to nurse the boy for you?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4029377, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 2, "verse": 8, "text": "\u201cGo,\u201d Pharaoh\u2019s daughter told her. So the girl went and called the boy\u2019s mother."}, {"pk": 4029378, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 2, "verse": 9, "text": "Then Pharaoh\u2019s daughter said to her, \u201cTake this child and nurse him for me, and I will pay your wages.\u201d So the woman took the boy and nursed him."}, {"pk": 4029379, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 2, "verse": 10, "text": "When the child grew older, she brought him to Pharaoh\u2019s daughter, and he became her son. She named him Moses, [2] \u201cBecause,\u201d she said, \u201cI drew him out of the water.\u201d", "comment": "[2] The name Moses sounds like \u201cdrawing out\u201d in Hb and \u201cborn\u201d in Egyptian."}, {"pk": 4029380, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 2, "verse": 11, "text": "Years later, [3] after Moses had grown up, he went out to his own people [4] and observed their forced labor. \u24d4 He saw an Egyptian striking a Hebrew, one of his people.", "comment": "[3] Lit And it was in those days
[4] Lit his brothers
\u24d4 Ex 1:11; Ac 7:23; Heb 11:24-26"}, {"pk": 4029381, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 2, "verse": 12, "text": "Looking all around and seeing no one, he struck the Egyptian dead and hid him in the sand."}, {"pk": 4029382, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 2, "verse": 13, "text": "The next day he went out and saw two Hebrews fighting. He asked the one in the wrong, \u201cWhy are you attacking your neighbor?\u201d [5]", "comment": "[5] Or fellow Hebrew"}, {"pk": 4029383, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 2, "verse": 14, "text": "\u201cWho made you a commander and judge over us?\u201d the man replied. \u201cAre you planning to kill me as you killed the Egyptian?\u201d Then Moses became afraid and thought, \u201cWhat I did is certainly known.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4029384, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 2, "verse": 15, "text": "When Pharaoh heard about this, he tried to kill Moses. But Moses fled from Pharaoh and went to live in the land of Midian, \u24d5 and sat down by a well. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d5 Ac 7:29; Heb 11:27
\u24d6 Gn 24:11; 29:2"}, {"pk": 4029385, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 2, "verse": 16, "text": "Now the priest of Midian \u24d7 had seven daughters. They came to draw water and filled the troughs to water their father\u2019s flock.", "comment": "\u24d7 Ex 3:1; 1Sm 9:11"}, {"pk": 4029386, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 2, "verse": 17, "text": "Then some shepherds arrived and drove them away, but Moses came to their rescue and watered their flock."}, {"pk": 4029387, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 2, "verse": 18, "text": "When they returned to their father Reuel, [6] \u24d8 he asked, \u201cWhy have you come back so quickly today?\u201d", "comment": "[6] Jethro\u2019s clan or last name was Reuel; Ex 3:1.
\u24d8 Ex 3:1; 4:18; Nm 10:29"}, {"pk": 4029388, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 2, "verse": 19, "text": "They answered, \u201cAn Egyptian rescued us from the shepherds. He even drew water for us and watered the flock.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4029389, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 2, "verse": 20, "text": "\u201cSo where is he?\u201d he asked his daughters. \u201cWhy then did you leave the man behind? Invite him to eat dinner.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4029390, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 2, "verse": 21, "text": "Moses agreed to stay with the man, and he gave his daughter Zipporah \u24d9 to Moses in marriage.", "comment": "\u24d9 Ex 4:25; 18:2"}, {"pk": 4029391, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 2, "verse": 22, "text": "She gave birth to a son whom he named Gershom, [7] for he said, \u201cI have been a resident alien \u24da in a foreign land.\u201d", "comment": "[7] In Hb the name Gershom sounds like the phrase \u201ca stranger there.\u201d
\u24da Ex 18:3-4; Ac 7:29; Heb 11:13"}, {"pk": 4029392, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 2, "verse": 23, "text": "After a long time, the king of Egypt died. The Israelites groaned because of their difficult labor; and they cried out; \u24db and their cry for help because of the difficult labor ascended to God.", "comment": "\u24db Ex 3:7,9; Dt 26:7; Jms 5:4"}, {"pk": 4029393, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 2, "verse": 24, "text": "And God heard their groaning; and God remembered \u24dc his covenant with Abraham, with Isaac, and with Jacob; \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dc Gn 9:15; Ex 6:5; 1Ch 16:15; Ps 105:8; 106:45; 111:4
\u24dd Ps 22:23; Lk 1:33,55"}, {"pk": 4029394, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 2, "verse": 25, "text": "and God saw the Israelites; and God knew. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Ex 3:7; 4:31; Lk 1:25"}, {"pk": 4029395, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 3, "verse": 1, "text": "Meanwhile, Moses was shepherding the flock of his father-in-law Jethro, [1] the priest of Midian. He led the flock to the far side of the wilderness and came to Horeb, [2] the mountain of God. \u24d1", "comment": "[1] Moses\u2019s father-in-law\u2019s first name was Jethro; Ex 2:18.
[2] = Desolation; another name for Mount Sinai; Dt 4:10,15; 18:16; Mal 4:4
\u24d1 Ex 2:18; 18:5; 1Kg 19:8"}, {"pk": 4029396, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 3, "verse": 2, "text": "Then the angel of the LORD appeared to him in a flame of fire within a bush. \u24d2 As Moses looked, he saw that the bush was on fire but was not consumed.", "comment": "\u24d2 Dt 33:16; Ac 7:30"}, {"pk": 4029397, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 3, "verse": 3, "text": "So Moses thought, \u201cI must go over and look at this remarkable sight. Why isn\u2019t the bush burning up?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4029398, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 3, "verse": 4, "text": "When the LORD saw that he had gone over to look, God called out to him from the bush, \u201cMoses, Moses!\u201d \u201cHere I am,\u201d he answered."}, {"pk": 4029399, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 3, "verse": 5, "text": "\u201cDo not come closer,\u201d he said. \u201cRemove the sandals from your feet, for the place where you are standing is holy ground.\u201d \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Jos 5:15; Ac 7:33"}, {"pk": 4029400, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 3, "verse": 6, "text": "Then he continued, \u201cI am the God of your father, [3] the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.\u201d \u24d4 Moses hid his face because he was afraid to look at God.", "comment": "[3] Sam, some LXX mss read fathers; Ac 7:32
\u24d4 Gn 28:13; Mt 22:32; Mk 12:26; Lk 20:37; Ac 7:32"}, {"pk": 4029401, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 3, "verse": 7, "text": "Then the LORD said, \u201cI have observed the misery of my people in Egypt, and have heard them crying out \u24d5 because of their oppressors. I know about their sufferings,", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 2:23-25; Neh 9:9; Ps 106:44"}, {"pk": 4029402, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 3, "verse": 8, "text": "and I have come down to rescue them from the power of the Egyptians and to bring them from that land to a good and spacious land, a land flowing with milk and honey \u24d6 \u2009\u2014\u2009the territory of the Canaanites, Hethites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 Gn 50:24; Ex 6:6
\u24d7 Gn 15:18-21; Ex 3:17; 13:5; Dt 1:25; Jr 11:5; Ezk 20:6"}, {"pk": 4029403, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 3, "verse": 9, "text": "So because the Israelites\u2019 cry for help has come to me, and I have also seen the way the Egyptians are oppressing \u24d8 them,", "comment": "\u24d8 Ex 1:14; 2:23"}, {"pk": 4029404, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 3, "verse": 10, "text": "therefore, go. I am sending you to Pharaoh so that you may lead my people, the Israelites, out of Egypt.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4029405, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 3, "verse": 11, "text": "But Moses asked God, \u201cWho am I \u24d9 that I should go to Pharaoh and that I should bring the Israelites out of Egypt?\u201d", "comment": "\u24d9 Ex 6:12; 1Sm 18:18"}, {"pk": 4029406, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 3, "verse": 12, "text": "He answered, \u201cI will certainly be with you, \u24da and this will be the sign to you that I am the one who sent you: when you bring the people out of Egypt, you will all worship [4] God at this mountain.\u201d", "comment": "\u24da Gn 31:3; Jos 1:5; Rm 8:31
[4] Or serve"}, {"pk": 4029407, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 3, "verse": 13, "text": "Then Moses asked God, \u201cIf I go to the Israelites and say to them, \u2018The God of your fathers has sent me to you,\u2019 and they ask me, \u2018What is his name?\u2019 what should I tell them?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4029408, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 3, "verse": 14, "text": "God replied to Moses, \u201cI AM WHO I AM. [5] \u24db This is what you are to say to the Israelites: I AM has sent me to you.\u201d", "comment": "[5] OrI AM BECAUSE I AM, or I WILL BE WHO I WILL BE
\u24db Ex 6:3; Ps 68:4; Jn 8:58; Heb 13:8; Rv 1:4; 4:8"}, {"pk": 4029409, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 3, "verse": 15, "text": "God also said to Moses, \u201cSay this to the Israelites: The LORD, the God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, has sent me to you. This is my name forever; \u24dc this is how I am to be remembered in every generation.", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 102:12; 135:13; Hs 12:5"}, {"pk": 4029410, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 3, "verse": 16, "text": "\u201cGo and assemble the elders of Israel and say to them: The LORD, the God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, has appeared to me and said: I have paid close attention to you and to what has been done to you in Egypt. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Ex 4:29; Lk 1:68"}, {"pk": 4029411, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 3, "verse": 17, "text": "And I have promised you that I will bring you up from the misery of Egypt \u24d0 to the land of the Canaanites, Hethites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites\u2009\u2014\u2009a land flowing with milk and honey.", "comment": "\u24d0 Gn 15:16; Jos 24:11"}, {"pk": 4029412, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 3, "verse": 18, "text": "They will listen to what you say. Then you, along with the elders of Israel, must go to the king of Egypt and say to him: The LORD, the God of the Hebrews, has met with us. Now please let us go on a three-day trip into the wilderness so that we may sacrifice to the LORD our God. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Ex 4:31; 5:1; Nm 23:3-4,15-16"}, {"pk": 4029413, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 3, "verse": 19, "text": "\u201cHowever, I know that the king of Egypt will not allow you to go, even under force from a strong hand. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Ex 5:2; 6:1"}, {"pk": 4029414, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 3, "verse": 20, "text": "But when I stretch out my hand and strike Egypt with all my miracles that I will perform in it, after that, he will let you go. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Ex 6:6; 9:15; 12:31; Dt 6:22; Neh 9:10"}, {"pk": 4029415, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 3, "verse": 21, "text": "And I will give these people such favor with the Egyptians that when you go, you will not go empty-handed. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Ex 11:3; 12:36"}, {"pk": 4029416, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 3, "verse": 22, "text": "Each woman will ask her neighbor and any woman staying in her house for silver and gold jewelry, and clothing, and you will put them on your sons and daughters. So you will plunder the Egyptians.\u201d \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Gn 15:14; Ex 11:2; Ezk 39:10"}, {"pk": 4029417, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 4, "verse": 1, "text": "Moses answered, \u201cWhat if they won\u2019t believe me and will not obey me but say, \u2018The LORD did not appear \u24d6 to you\u2019?\u201d", "comment": "\u24d6 Ex 3:18; 6:30"}, {"pk": 4029418, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 4, "verse": 2, "text": "The LORD asked him, \u201cWhat is that in your hand?\u201d \u201cA staff,\u201d he replied."}, {"pk": 4029419, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 4, "verse": 3, "text": "\u201cThrow it on the ground,\u201d he said. So Moses threw it on the ground, it became a snake, and he ran from it."}, {"pk": 4029420, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 4, "verse": 4, "text": "The LORD told Moses, \u201cStretch out your hand and grab it by the tail.\u201d So he stretched out his hand and caught it, and it became a staff in his hand."}, {"pk": 4029421, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 4, "verse": 5, "text": "\u201cThis will take place,\u201d he continued, \u201cso that they will believe that the LORD, the God of their fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, has appeared to you.\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Ex 3:6,15; 4:17,20; 19:9"}, {"pk": 4029422, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 4, "verse": 6, "text": "In addition the LORD said to him, \u201cPut your hand inside your cloak.\u201d So he put his hand inside his cloak, and when he took it out, his hand was diseased, resembling snow. [1] \u24d8", "comment": "[1] A reference to whiteness or flakiness of the skin
\u24d8 Lv 13:3-4; Nm 12:10; 2Kg 5:27"}, {"pk": 4029423, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 4, "verse": 7, "text": "\u201cPut your hand back inside your cloak,\u201d he said. So he put his hand back inside his cloak, and when he took it out, it had again become like the rest of his skin. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Nm 12:13-14; Dt 32:39; 2Kg 5:14"}, {"pk": 4029424, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 4, "verse": 8, "text": "\u201cIf they will not believe you and will not respond to the evidence of the first sign, they may believe the evidence of the second sign."}, {"pk": 4029425, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 4, "verse": 9, "text": "And if they don\u2019t believe even these two signs or listen to what you say, take some water from the Nile and pour it on the dry ground. The water you take from the Nile will become blood on the ground.\u201d \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Ex 7:19"}, {"pk": 4029426, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 4, "verse": 10, "text": "But Moses replied to the LORD, \u201cPlease, Lord, I have never been eloquent\u2009\u2014\u2009either in the past or recently or since you have been speaking to your servant\u2009\u2014\u2009because my mouth and my tongue are sluggish.\u201d [2] \u24db", "comment": "[2] Lit heavy of mouth and heavy of tongue
\u24db Ex 6:12; Jr 1:6"}, {"pk": 4029427, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 4, "verse": 11, "text": "The LORD said to him, \u201cWho placed a mouth on humans? Who makes a person mute or deaf, seeing or blind? Is it not I, the LORD? \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 94:9"}, {"pk": 4029428, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 4, "verse": 12, "text": "Now go! I will help you speak [3] and I will teach you what to say.\u201d \u24dd", "comment": "[3] Lit will be with your mouth
\u24dd Is 50:4; Jr 1:9; Mt 10:19-20; Mk 13:11; Lk 12:11-12; 21:14-15"}, {"pk": 4029429, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 4, "verse": 13, "text": "Moses said, \u201cPlease, Lord, send someone else.\u201d [4]", "comment": "[4] Lit send by the hand of whom you will send"}, {"pk": 4029430, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 4, "verse": 14, "text": "Then the LORD\u2019s anger burned against Moses, and he said, \u201cIsn\u2019t Aaron the Levite your brother? I know that he can speak well. And also, he is on his way now to meet you. He will rejoice when he sees you."}, {"pk": 4029431, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 4, "verse": 15, "text": "You will speak with him and tell him what to say. \u24d0 I will help both you and him to speak [5] and will teach you both what to do.", "comment": "\u24d0 Ex 7:1-2; Nm 23:5,12,16
[5] Lit will be with your mouth and with his mouth"}, {"pk": 4029432, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 4, "verse": 16, "text": "He will speak to the people for you. He will serve as a mouth for you, and you will serve as God to him."}, {"pk": 4029433, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 4, "verse": 17, "text": "And take this staff in your hand that you will perform the signs with.\u201d \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Ex 4:2; 7:15"}, {"pk": 4029434, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 4, "verse": 18, "text": "Then Moses went back to his father-in-law Jethro and said to him, \u201cPlease let me return to my relatives in Egypt and see if they are still living.\u201d Jethro said to Moses, \u201cGo in peace.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4029435, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 4, "verse": 19, "text": "Now in Midian the LORD told Moses, \u201cReturn to Egypt, for all the men who wanted to kill you are dead.\u201d \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Ex 2:15,23; Mt 2:20"}, {"pk": 4029436, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 4, "verse": 20, "text": "So Moses took his wife and sons, put them on a donkey, and returned to the land of Egypt. And Moses took God\u2019s staff \u24d3 in his hand.", "comment": "\u24d3 Ex 17:9; Nm 20:8-9"}, {"pk": 4029437, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 4, "verse": 21, "text": "The LORD instructed Moses, \u201cWhen you go back to Egypt, make sure you do before Pharaoh all the wonders that I have put within your power. But I will harden his heart [6] \u24d4 so that he won\u2019t let the people go.", "comment": "[6] Orwill make him stubborn
\u24d4 Ex 7:13; 9:12,35; 14:8; Dt 2:30; Jos 11:20; Is 63:17; Jn 12:40; Rm 9:18"}, {"pk": 4029438, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 4, "verse": 22, "text": "And you will say to Pharaoh: This is what the LORD says: Israel is my firstborn son. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Is 63:16; 64:8; Jr 31:9; Hs 11:1; Rm 9:4"}, {"pk": 4029439, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 4, "verse": 23, "text": "I told you: Let my son go so that he may worship me, but you refused to let him go. Look, I am about to kill your firstborn son!\u201d \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Ex 11:5; 12:29"}, {"pk": 4029440, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 4, "verse": 24, "text": "On the trip, at an overnight campsite, it happened that the LORD confronted him and intended to put him to death."}, {"pk": 4029441, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 4, "verse": 25, "text": "So Zipporah took a flint, cut off her son\u2019s foreskin, threw it at Moses\u2019s feet, and said, \u201cYou are a bridegroom of blood to me!\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Gn 17:14; Jos 5:2-3"}, {"pk": 4029442, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 4, "verse": 26, "text": "So he let him alone. At that time she said, \u201cYou are a bridegroom of blood,\u201d referring to the circumcision."}, {"pk": 4029443, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 4, "verse": 27, "text": "Now the LORD had said to Aaron, \u201cGo and meet Moses in the wilderness.\u201d So he went and met him at the mountain of God and kissed him. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Ex 3:1; 4:14"}, {"pk": 4029444, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 4, "verse": 28, "text": "Moses told Aaron everything the LORD had sent him to say, and about all the signs he had commanded him to do."}, {"pk": 4029445, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 4, "verse": 29, "text": "Then Moses and Aaron went and assembled all the elders of the Israelites."}, {"pk": 4029446, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 4, "verse": 30, "text": "Aaron repeated everything the LORD had said to Moses and performed the signs before the people."}, {"pk": 4029447, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 4, "verse": 31, "text": "The people believed, and when they heard that the LORD had paid attention \u24d9 to them and that he had seen their misery, \u24da they knelt low and worshiped.", "comment": "\u24d9 Ex 2:25; 3:7,18; 4:8-9
\u24da Gn 24:26; 1Ch 29:20"}, {"pk": 4029448, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 5, "verse": 1, "text": "Later, Moses and Aaron went in and said to Pharaoh, \u201cThis is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: Let my people go, so that they may hold a festival for me in the wilderness.\u201d \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Ex 3:18; 10:9"}, {"pk": 4029449, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 5, "verse": 2, "text": "But Pharaoh responded, \u201cWho is the LORD that I should obey him by letting Israel go? \u24dc I don\u2019t know [1] the LORD, and besides, I will not let Israel go.\u201d \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dc 1Sm 25:10; Pr 30:9; Jr 9:6
[1] Or recognize
\u24dd Ex 3:19; 2Kg 18:35; Jb 21:15"}, {"pk": 4029450, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 5, "verse": 3, "text": "They answered, \u201cThe God of the Hebrews has met with us. Please let us go on a three-day trip into the wilderness so that we may sacrifice to the LORD our God, or else he may strike us with plague or sword.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4029451, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 5, "verse": 4, "text": "The king of Egypt said to them, \u201cMoses and Aaron, why are you causing the people to neglect their work? Get to your labor!\u201d"}, {"pk": 4029452, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 5, "verse": 5, "text": "Pharaoh also said, \u201cLook, the people of the land are so numerous, and you would stop them from their labor.\u201d \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Ex 1:7,9,11; 3:18"}, {"pk": 4029453, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 5, "verse": 6, "text": "That day Pharaoh commanded the overseers \u24d1 of the people as well as their foremen:", "comment": "\u24d1 Ex 1:1; 3:7"}, {"pk": 4029454, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 5, "verse": 7, "text": "\u201cDon\u2019t continue to supply the people with straw for making bricks, as before. They must go and gather straw for themselves."}, {"pk": 4029455, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 5, "verse": 8, "text": "But require the same quota of bricks from them as they were making before; do not reduce it. For they are slackers\u2009\u2014\u2009that is why they are crying out, \u24d2 \u2018Let us go and sacrifice to our God.\u2019", "comment": "\u24d2 Ex 2:23; 3:7; 5:15"}, {"pk": 4029456, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 5, "verse": 9, "text": "Impose heavier work on the men. Then they will be occupied with it and not pay attention to deceptive words.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4029457, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 5, "verse": 10, "text": "So the overseers and foremen of the people went out and said to them, \u201cThis is what Pharaoh says: \u24d3 \u2018I am not giving you straw.", "comment": "\u24d3 Ex 4:22; 5:1"}, {"pk": 4029458, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 5, "verse": 11, "text": "Go get straw yourselves wherever you can find it, but there will be no reduction at all in your workload.\u2019\u201d"}, {"pk": 4029459, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 5, "verse": 12, "text": "So the people scattered throughout the land of Egypt to gather stubble for straw."}, {"pk": 4029460, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 5, "verse": 13, "text": "The overseers insisted, \u201cFinish your assigned work each day, just as you did when straw was provided.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4029461, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 5, "verse": 14, "text": "Then the Israelite foremen, whom Pharaoh\u2019s slave drivers had set over the people, were beaten \u24d4 and asked, \u201cWhy haven\u2019t you finished making your prescribed number of bricks yesterday or today, as you did before?\u201d", "comment": "\u24d4 Is 10:24"}, {"pk": 4029462, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 5, "verse": 15, "text": "So the Israelite foremen went in and cried for help to Pharaoh: \u201cWhy are you treating your servants this way?"}, {"pk": 4029463, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 5, "verse": 16, "text": "No straw has been given to your servants, yet they say to us, \u2018Make bricks!\u2019 Look, your servants are being beaten, but it is your own people who are at fault.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4029464, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 5, "verse": 17, "text": "But he said, \u201cYou are slackers. Slackers! That is why you are saying, \u2018Let us go sacrifice to the LORD.\u2019"}, {"pk": 4029465, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 5, "verse": 18, "text": "Now get to work. No straw will be given to you, but you must produce the same quantity of bricks.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4029466, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 5, "verse": 19, "text": "The Israelite foremen saw that they were in trouble when they were told, \u201cYou cannot reduce your daily quota of bricks.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4029467, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 5, "verse": 20, "text": "When they left Pharaoh, they confronted Moses and Aaron, who stood waiting to meet them."}, {"pk": 4029468, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 5, "verse": 21, "text": "\u201cMay the LORD take note of you and judge,\u201d they said to them, \u201cbecause you have made us reek to Pharaoh and his officials\u2009\u2014\u2009putting a sword in their hand to kill us!\u201d \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Gn 34:30; Ex 6:9; 14:11"}, {"pk": 4029469, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 5, "verse": 22, "text": "So Moses went back to the LORD and asked, \u201cLord, why have you caused trouble for this people? And why did you ever send me? \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Nm 11:11; Jr 4:10"}, {"pk": 4029470, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 5, "verse": 23, "text": "Ever since I went in to Pharaoh to speak in your name he has caused trouble for this people, and you haven\u2019t rescued your people at all.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4029471, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 6, "verse": 1, "text": "But the LORD replied to Moses, \u201cNow you will see what I will do to Pharaoh: because of a strong hand he will let them go, and because of a strong hand he will drive them from his land.\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Ex 3:19; 12:31,33,39"}, {"pk": 4029472, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 6, "verse": 2, "text": "Then God spoke to Moses, telling him, \u201cI am the LORD."}, {"pk": 4029473, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 6, "verse": 3, "text": "I appeared to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob as God Almighty, but I was not known to them by my name \u2018the LORD.\u2019 [1] \u24d8", "comment": "[1] LORD (in small capitals) stands for the personal name of God, which in Hb is Yahweh. There is a long tradition of substituting \u201cLORD\u201d for \u201cYahweh\u201d out of reverence.
\u24d8 Gn 17:1; Ex 3:14; Ps 68:4; 83:18; Jn 8:58"}, {"pk": 4029474, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 6, "verse": 4, "text": "I also established my covenant with them to give them the land of Canaan, the land they lived in as aliens. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Gn 15:18; 28:4"}, {"pk": 4029475, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 6, "verse": 5, "text": "Furthermore, I have heard the groaning of the Israelites, whom the Egyptians are forcing to work as slaves, and I have remembered \u24da my covenant.", "comment": "\u24da Gn 9:15; Ex 2:24; 1Ch 16:15; Ps 105:8; 106:45; 111:4"}, {"pk": 4029476, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 6, "verse": 6, "text": "\u201cTherefore tell the Israelites: I am the LORD, and I will bring you out from the forced labor of the Egyptians and rescue you from slavery to them. I will redeem you with an outstretched arm \u24db and great acts of judgment.", "comment": "\u24db Ex 3:17; Dt 7:8; 26:8; 1Ch 17:21"}, {"pk": 4029477, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 6, "verse": 7, "text": "I will take you as my people, \u24dc and I will be your God. You will know \u24dd that I am the LORD your God, who brought you out from the forced labor of the Egyptians.", "comment": "\u24dc Dt 4:20; 2Sm 7:24
\u24dd Ex 16:12; 29:45; Is 41:20; Rv 21:7"}, {"pk": 4029478, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 6, "verse": 8, "text": "I will bring you to the land that I swore [2] \u24d0 to give to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and I will give it to you as a possession. I am the LORD.\u201d", "comment": "[2] Lit raised my hand
\u24d0 Gn 14:22; 15:18; 26:3"}, {"pk": 4029479, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 6, "verse": 9, "text": "Moses told this to the Israelites, but they did not listen \u24d1 to him because of their broken spirit and hard labor.", "comment": "\u24d1 Ex 5:21; Ac 7:25"}, {"pk": 4029480, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 6, "verse": 10, "text": "Then the LORD spoke to Moses,"}, {"pk": 4029481, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 6, "verse": 11, "text": "\u201cGo and tell Pharaoh king of Egypt to let the Israelites go from his land.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4029482, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 6, "verse": 12, "text": "But Moses said in the LORD\u2019s presence: \u201cIf the Israelites will not listen to me, then how will Pharaoh listen to me, since I am such a poor speaker?\u201d [3] \u24d2", "comment": "[3] Lit I have uncircumcised lips, also in v. 30
\u24d2 Ex 4:10; 6:30; Jr 1:6"}, {"pk": 4029483, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 6, "verse": 13, "text": "Then the LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron and gave them commands concerning both the Israelites and Pharaoh king of Egypt to bring the Israelites out of the land of Egypt."}, {"pk": 4029484, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 6, "verse": 14, "text": "These are the heads of their fathers\u2019 families: The sons of Reuben, \u24d3 the firstborn of Israel: Hanoch and Pallu, Hezron and Carmi. These are the clans of Reuben.
", "comment": "\u24d3 Gn 46:9; 1Ch 5:3"}, {"pk": 4029485, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 6, "verse": 15, "text": "The sons of Simeon: \u24d4 Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jachin, Zohar, and Shaul, the son of a Canaanite woman. These are the clans of Simeon.
", "comment": "\u24d4 Gn 46:10; 1Ch 4:24"}, {"pk": 4029486, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 6, "verse": 16, "text": "These are the names of the sons of Levi according to their family records; Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. \u24d5 Levi lived 137 years.
", "comment": "\u24d5 Gn 46:11; Nm 3:17"}, {"pk": 4029487, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 6, "verse": 17, "text": "The sons of Gershon: Libni and Shimei, by their clans.
"}, {"pk": 4029488, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 6, "verse": 18, "text": "The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. Kohath lived 133 years.
"}, {"pk": 4029489, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 6, "verse": 19, "text": "The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. These are the clans of the Levites \u24d6 according to their family records.
", "comment": "\u24d6 Nm 3:18-20; 1Ch 6:17-19; 23:21"}, {"pk": 4029490, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 6, "verse": 20, "text": "Amram married his father\u2019s sister Jochebed, and she bore him Aaron and Moses. \u24d7 Amram lived 137 years.
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ex 2:1-2; Nm 26:59"}, {"pk": 4029491, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 6, "verse": 21, "text": "The sons of Izhar: \u24d8 Korah, Nepheg, and Zichri.
", "comment": "\u24d8 Nm 16:1; 1Ch 6:37-38"}, {"pk": 4029492, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 6, "verse": 22, "text": "The sons of Uzziel: Mishael, Elzaphan, \u24d9 and Sithri.
", "comment": "\u24d9 Lv 10:4; Nm 3:30"}, {"pk": 4029493, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 6, "verse": 23, "text": "Aaron married Elisheba, daughter of Amminadab \u24da and sister of Nahshon. She bore him Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24da Ru 4:19-20; 1Ch 2:10; Mt 1:4
\u24db Lv 10:1; Nm 3:2; 26:60"}, {"pk": 4029494, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 6, "verse": 24, "text": "The sons of Korah: \u24dc Assir, Elkanah, and Abiasaph. These are the clans of the Korahites.
", "comment": "\u24dc Nm 26:11; 1Ch 6:22-23,37"}, {"pk": 4029495, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 6, "verse": 25, "text": "Aaron\u2019s son Eleazar married one of the daughters of Putiel, and she bore him Phinehas. \u24dd These are the heads of the Levite families by their clans.
", "comment": "\u24dd Nm 25:7,11; Jos 24:33; Ps 106:30"}, {"pk": 4029496, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 6, "verse": 26, "text": "It was this Aaron and Moses whom the LORD told, \u201cBring the Israelites out of the land of Egypt according to their military divisions.\u201d \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Ex 7:4; 12:17,51; Nm 33:1"}, {"pk": 4029497, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 6, "verse": 27, "text": "Moses and Aaron were the ones who spoke to Pharaoh king of Egypt in order to bring the Israelites out of Egypt."}, {"pk": 4029498, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 6, "verse": 28, "text": "On the day the LORD spoke to Moses in the land of Egypt,"}, {"pk": 4029499, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 6, "verse": 29, "text": "he said to him, \u201cI am the LORD; \u24d1 tell Pharaoh king of Egypt everything I am telling you.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d1 Ex 6:11; 7:2"}, {"pk": 4029500, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 6, "verse": 30, "text": "But Moses replied in the LORD\u2019s presence, \u201cSince I am such a poor speaker, \u24d2 how will Pharaoh listen to me?\u201d", "comment": "\u24d2 Ex 4:10; 6:12"}, {"pk": 4029501, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 7, "verse": 1, "text": "The LORD answered Moses, \u201cSee, I have made you like God to Pharaoh, and Aaron your brother will be your prophet."}, {"pk": 4029502, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 7, "verse": 2, "text": "You must say whatever I command you; then Aaron your brother must declare it to Pharaoh so that he will let the Israelites go from his land."}, {"pk": 4029503, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 7, "verse": 3, "text": "But I will harden Pharaoh\u2019s heart \u24d3 and multiply my signs and wonders in the land of Egypt.", "comment": "\u24d3 Ex 4:21"}, {"pk": 4029504, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 7, "verse": 4, "text": "Pharaoh will not listen to you, but I will put my hand into Egypt and bring the military divisions of my people the Israelites out of the land of Egypt by great acts of judgment."}, {"pk": 4029505, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 7, "verse": 5, "text": "The Egyptians will know that I am the LORD \u24d4 when I stretch out my hand \u24d5 against Egypt and bring out the Israelites from among them.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d4 Ex 7:17; 8:19,22; 14:4,18
\u24d5 Ex 3:20; 6:6"}, {"pk": 4029506, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 7, "verse": 6, "text": "So Moses and Aaron did this; they did just as the LORD commanded them."}, {"pk": 4029507, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 7, "verse": 7, "text": "Moses was eighty years old \u24d6 and Aaron eighty-three when they spoke to Pharaoh.", "comment": "\u24d6 Dt 29:5; 31:2; 34:7; Ac 7:23,30"}, {"pk": 4029508, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 7, "verse": 8, "text": "The LORD said to Moses and Aaron,"}, {"pk": 4029509, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 7, "verse": 9, "text": "\u201cWhen Pharaoh tells you, \u2018Perform a miracle,\u2019 tell Aaron, \u2018Take your staff and throw it down before Pharaoh. It will become a serpent.\u2019\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Ex 4:2; Is 7:11; Jn 2:18; 6:30"}, {"pk": 4029510, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 7, "verse": 10, "text": "So Moses and Aaron went in to Pharaoh and did just as the LORD had commanded. Aaron threw down his staff before Pharaoh and his officials, and it became a serpent."}, {"pk": 4029511, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 7, "verse": 11, "text": "But then Pharaoh called the wise men and sorcerers\u2009\u2014\u2009the magicians \u24d8 of Egypt, and they also did the same thing by their occult practices. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d8 Gn 41:8; 2Tm 3:8
\u24d9 Ex 7:22; 8:7,18"}, {"pk": 4029512, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 7, "verse": 12, "text": "Each one threw down his staff, and it became a serpent. But Aaron\u2019s staff swallowed their staffs."}, {"pk": 4029513, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 7, "verse": 13, "text": "However, Pharaoh\u2019s heart was hard, \u24da and he did not listen to them, as the LORD had said.", "comment": "\u24da Ex 4:21; 7:22; 8:15,19,32; 9:7,12,34; 10:1,20,27; 11:10; 14:8"}, {"pk": 4029514, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 7, "verse": 14, "text": "Then the LORD said to Moses, \u201cPharaoh\u2019s heart is hard: He refuses to let the people go."}, {"pk": 4029515, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 7, "verse": 15, "text": "Go to Pharaoh in the morning. When you see him walking out to the water, stand ready to meet him by the bank of the Nile. Take in your hand the staff that turned into a snake. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Ex 4:2-3; 8:15; 10:1,20,27"}, {"pk": 4029516, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 7, "verse": 16, "text": "Tell him: The LORD, the God of the Hebrews, has sent me to tell you: Let my people go, so that they may worship [1] me in the wilderness, but so far you have not listened.", "comment": "[1] Or serve; Ex 4:23"}, {"pk": 4029517, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 7, "verse": 17, "text": "This is what the LORD says: Here is how you will know that I am the LORD. Watch. I am about to strike the water in the Nile with the staff in my hand, and it will turn to blood."}, {"pk": 4029518, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 7, "verse": 18, "text": "The fish in the Nile will die, the river will stink, and the Egyptians will be unable to drink water from it.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4029519, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 7, "verse": 19, "text": "So the LORD said to Moses, \u201cTell Aaron: Take your staff and stretch out your hand \u24dc over the waters of Egypt\u2009\u2014\u2009over their rivers, canals, ponds, and all their water reservoirs\u2009\u2014\u2009and they will become blood. There will be blood throughout the land of Egypt, even in wooden and stone containers.\u201d", "comment": "\u24dc Ex 8:5-6,16-17; 9:22; 10:12,21; 14:21,26"}, {"pk": 4029520, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 7, "verse": 20, "text": "Moses and Aaron did just as the LORD had commanded; in the sight of Pharaoh and his officials, he raised the staff and struck the water in the Nile, and all the water in the Nile was turned to blood. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Ex 17:5; Ps 78:44; 105:29"}, {"pk": 4029521, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 7, "verse": 21, "text": "The fish in the Nile died, and the river smelled so bad the Egyptians could not drink water from it. There was blood throughout the land of Egypt."}, {"pk": 4029522, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 7, "verse": 22, "text": "But the magicians of Egypt did the same thing by their occult practices. So Pharaoh\u2019s heart was hard, and he would not listen to them, as the LORD had said."}, {"pk": 4029523, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 7, "verse": 23, "text": "Pharaoh turned around, went into his palace, and didn\u2019t take even this to heart."}, {"pk": 4029524, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 7, "verse": 24, "text": "All the Egyptians dug around the Nile for water to drink because they could not drink the water from the river."}, {"pk": 4029525, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 7, "verse": 25, "text": "Seven days passed after the LORD struck the Nile."}, {"pk": 4029526, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 8, "verse": 1, "text": "Then the LORD said to Moses, \u201cGo in to Pharaoh and tell him: This is what the LORD says: Let my people go, so that they may worship me. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Ex 3:12,18; 4:23"}, {"pk": 4029527, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 8, "verse": 2, "text": "But if you refuse to let them go, then I will plague all your territory with frogs. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Ex 7:14; 9:2; Rv 16:13"}, {"pk": 4029528, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 8, "verse": 3, "text": "The Nile will swarm with frogs; they will come up and go into your palace, into your bedroom and on your bed, into the houses of your officials and your people, and into your ovens and kneading bowls."}, {"pk": 4029529, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 8, "verse": 4, "text": "The frogs will come up on you, your people, and all your officials.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4029530, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 8, "verse": 5, "text": "The LORD then said to Moses, \u201cTell Aaron: Stretch out your hand with your staff over the rivers, canals, and ponds, and cause the frogs to come up onto the land of Egypt.\u201d \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Ex 7:19; 10:6"}, {"pk": 4029531, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 8, "verse": 6, "text": "When Aaron stretched out his hand over the waters of Egypt, the frogs \u24d3 came up and covered the land of Egypt.", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 78:45; 105:30"}, {"pk": 4029532, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 8, "verse": 7, "text": "But the magicians did the same thing by their occult practices and brought frogs up onto the land of Egypt."}, {"pk": 4029533, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 8, "verse": 8, "text": "Pharaoh summoned Moses and Aaron and said, \u201cAppeal \u24d4 to the LORD to remove the frogs from me and my people. Then I will let the people go and they can sacrifice to the LORD.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d4 Ex 8:28; 9:28; 10:17"}, {"pk": 4029534, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 8, "verse": 9, "text": "Moses said to Pharaoh, \u201cYou may have the honor of choosing. When should I appeal on behalf of you, your officials, and your people, that the frogs be taken away from you and your houses, and remain only in the Nile?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4029535, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 8, "verse": 10, "text": "\u201cTomorrow,\u201d he answered. Moses replied, \u201cAs you have said, so that you may know there is no one like the LORD our God, \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 9:14; Dt 33:26; 2Sm 7:22; 1Ch 17:20; Is 46:9; Jr 10:6-7"}, {"pk": 4029536, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 8, "verse": 11, "text": "the frogs will go away from you, your houses, your officials, and your people. The frogs will remain only in the Nile.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4029537, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 8, "verse": 12, "text": "After Moses and Aaron went out from Pharaoh, Moses cried out to the LORD for help concerning the frogs that he had brought against Pharaoh."}, {"pk": 4029538, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 8, "verse": 13, "text": "The LORD did as Moses had said: the frogs in the houses, courtyards, and fields died."}, {"pk": 4029539, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 8, "verse": 14, "text": "They piled them in countless heaps, and there was a terrible odor in the land."}, {"pk": 4029540, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 8, "verse": 15, "text": "But when Pharaoh saw there was relief, he hardened his heart \u24d6 and would not listen to them, as the LORD had said.", "comment": "\u24d6 Ex 7:4; Ec 8:11"}, {"pk": 4029541, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 8, "verse": 16, "text": "Then the LORD said to Moses, \u201cTell Aaron: Stretch out your staff and strike the dust of the land, and it will become gnats [1] throughout the land of Egypt.\u201d", "comment": "[1] Perhaps sand fleas or mosquitoes"}, {"pk": 4029542, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 8, "verse": 17, "text": "And they did this. Aaron stretched out his hand with his staff, and when he struck the dust of the land, gnats were on people and animals. All the dust of the land became gnats throughout the land of Egypt."}, {"pk": 4029543, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 8, "verse": 18, "text": "The magicians tried to produce gnats using their occult practices, but they could not. The gnats remained on people and animals. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Ex 7:11; 9:11; Dn 5:8"}, {"pk": 4029544, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 8, "verse": 19, "text": "\u201cThis is the finger of God,\u201d \u24d8 the magicians said to Pharaoh. But Pharaoh\u2019s heart was hard, and he would not listen to them, as the LORD had said.", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 8:3; Lk 11:20"}, {"pk": 4029545, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 8, "verse": 20, "text": "The LORD said to Moses, \u201cGet up early in the morning and present yourself to Pharaoh when you see him going out to the water. Tell him: This is what the LORD says: Let my people go, so that they may worship [2] me. \u24d9", "comment": "[2] Or serve
\u24d9 Ex 2:5; 7:15; 8:1; 9:13"}, {"pk": 4029546, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 8, "verse": 21, "text": "But if you will not let my people go, then I will send swarms of flies [3] against you, your officials, your people, and your houses. The Egyptians\u2019 houses will swarm with flies, and so will the land where they live. [4]", "comment": "[3] Or insects
[4] Lit are"}, {"pk": 4029547, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 8, "verse": 22, "text": "But on that day I will give special treatment to the land of Goshen, where my people are living; \u24da no flies will be there. This way you will know that I, the LORD, am in the land.", "comment": "\u24da Ex 9:4,6; 10:23; 11:7"}, {"pk": 4029548, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 8, "verse": 23, "text": "I will make a distinction [5] between my people and your people. This sign will take place tomorrow.\u201d", "comment": "[5] LXX, Syr, Vg; MT reads will place redemption"}, {"pk": 4029549, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 8, "verse": 24, "text": "And the LORD did this. Thick swarms of flies went into Pharaoh\u2019s palace and his officials\u2019 houses. Throughout Egypt the land was ruined because of the swarms of flies. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Ps 78:45; 105:31"}, {"pk": 4029550, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 8, "verse": 25, "text": "Then Pharaoh summoned Moses and Aaron and said, \u201cGo sacrifice to your God within the country.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4029551, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 8, "verse": 26, "text": "But Moses said, \u201cIt would not be right [6] to do that, because what we will sacrifice to the LORD our God is detestable to the Egyptians. \u24dc If we sacrifice what the Egyptians detest in front of them, won\u2019t they stone us?", "comment": "[6] Or allowable
\u24dc Gn 43:32; 46:34"}, {"pk": 4029552, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 8, "verse": 27, "text": "We must go a distance of three days into the wilderness and sacrifice to the LORD our God as he instructs us.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4029553, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 8, "verse": 28, "text": "Pharaoh responded, \u201cI will let you go and sacrifice to the LORD your God in the wilderness, but don\u2019t go very far. Make an appeal \u24dd for me.\u201d", "comment": "\u24dd Ex 8:8; 9:28; 1Kg 13:6"}, {"pk": 4029554, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 8, "verse": 29, "text": "\u201cAs soon as I leave you,\u201d Moses said, \u201cI will appeal to the LORD, and tomorrow the swarms of flies will depart from Pharaoh, his officials, and his people. But Pharaoh must not act deceptively again by refusing to let the people go and sacrifice to the LORD.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4029555, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 8, "verse": 30, "text": "Then Moses left Pharaoh\u2019s presence and appealed to the LORD."}, {"pk": 4029556, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 8, "verse": 31, "text": "The LORD did as Moses had said: He removed the swarms of flies from Pharaoh, his officials, and his people; not one was left."}, {"pk": 4029557, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 8, "verse": 32, "text": "But Pharaoh hardened his heart this time also and did not let the people go."}, {"pk": 4029558, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 9, "verse": 1, "text": "Then the LORD said to Moses, \u201cGo in to Pharaoh and say to him: This is what the LORD, the God of the Hebrews, says: Let my people go, so that they may worship me."}, {"pk": 4029559, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 9, "verse": 2, "text": "But if you refuse to let them go and keep holding them,"}, {"pk": 4029560, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 9, "verse": 3, "text": "then the LORD\u2019s hand will bring a severe plague against your livestock in the field\u2009\u2014\u2009the horses, donkeys, camels, herds, and flocks."}, {"pk": 4029561, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 9, "verse": 4, "text": "But the LORD will make a distinction between the livestock of Israel and the livestock of Egypt, so that nothing of all that the Israelites own will die.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4029562, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 9, "verse": 5, "text": "And the LORD set a time, saying, \u201cTomorrow the LORD will do this thing in the land.\u201d \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Ex 7:4,16; 8:1-2,22; 11:7"}, {"pk": 4029563, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 9, "verse": 6, "text": "The LORD did this the next day. All the Egyptian livestock died, \u24d1 but none among the Israelite livestock died.", "comment": "\u24d1 Ex 9:19; Ps 78:50"}, {"pk": 4029564, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 9, "verse": 7, "text": "Pharaoh sent messengers who saw that not a single one of the Israelite livestock was dead. But Pharaoh\u2019s heart was hard, \u24d2 and he did not let the people go.", "comment": "\u24d2 Ex 7:14; 8:32"}, {"pk": 4029565, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 9, "verse": 8, "text": "Then the LORD said to Moses and Aaron, \u201cTake handfuls of furnace soot, and Moses is to throw it toward heaven in the sight of Pharaoh."}, {"pk": 4029566, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 9, "verse": 9, "text": "It will become fine dust over the entire land of Egypt. It will become festering boils \u24d3 on people and animals throughout the land of Egypt.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d3 Dt 28:27; Rv 16:2"}, {"pk": 4029567, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 9, "verse": 10, "text": "So they took furnace soot and stood before Pharaoh. Moses threw it toward heaven, and it became festering boils on people and animals."}, {"pk": 4029568, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 9, "verse": 11, "text": "The magicians could not stand before Moses because of the boils, for the boils were on the magicians as well as on all the Egyptians. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Ex 8:18; 2Tm 3:9"}, {"pk": 4029569, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 9, "verse": 12, "text": "But the LORD hardened Pharaoh\u2019s heart \u24d5 and he did not listen to them, as the LORD had told Moses.", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 4:21; 7:22"}, {"pk": 4029570, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 9, "verse": 13, "text": "Then the LORD said to Moses, \u201cGet up early in the morning and present yourself to Pharaoh. Tell him: This is what the LORD, the God of the Hebrews says: Let my people go, so that they may worship me."}, {"pk": 4029571, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 9, "verse": 14, "text": "For this time I am about to send all my plagues against you, [1] your officials, and your people. Then you will know there is no one like me on the whole earth.", "comment": "[1] Lit plagues to your heart"}, {"pk": 4029572, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 9, "verse": 15, "text": "By now I could have stretched out my hand and struck you and your people with a plague, and you would have been obliterated from the earth. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Ex 3:20; 8:10,20"}, {"pk": 4029573, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 9, "verse": 16, "text": "However, I have let you live for this purpose: to show you my power \u24d7 and to make my name known on the whole earth.", "comment": "\u24d7 Ex 14:17; Pr 16:4; Rm 9:17"}, {"pk": 4029574, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 9, "verse": 17, "text": "You are still acting arrogantly against [2] my people by not letting them go.", "comment": "[2] Or still obstructing"}, {"pk": 4029575, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 9, "verse": 18, "text": "Tomorrow at this time I will rain down the worst hail \u24d8 that has ever occurred in Egypt from the day it was founded until now.", "comment": "\u24d8 Jos 10:11; Jb 38:22; Ps 18:12; Is 28:2; 30:30; Ezk 13:11; 38:22"}, {"pk": 4029576, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 9, "verse": 19, "text": "Therefore give orders to bring your livestock and all that you have in the field into shelters. Every person and animal that is in the field and not brought inside will die when the hail falls on them.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4029577, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 9, "verse": 20, "text": "Those among Pharaoh\u2019s officials who feared the word of the LORD made their servants and livestock flee to shelters,"}, {"pk": 4029578, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 9, "verse": 21, "text": "but those who didn\u2019t take to heart the LORD\u2019s word left their servants and livestock in the field."}, {"pk": 4029579, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 9, "verse": 22, "text": "Then the LORD said to Moses, \u201cStretch out your hand toward heaven and let there be hail throughout the land of Egypt\u2009\u2014\u2009on people and animals and every plant of the field in the land of Egypt.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4029580, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 9, "verse": 23, "text": "So Moses stretched out his staff toward heaven, and the LORD sent thunder and hail. \u24d9 Lightning struck the land, and the LORD rained hail on the land of Egypt.", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 78:47-48; 105:32; 148:8; Rv 8:7; 11:19; 16:21"}, {"pk": 4029581, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 9, "verse": 24, "text": "The hail, with lightning flashing through it, was so severe that nothing like it had occurred in the land of Egypt since it had become a nation."}, {"pk": 4029582, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 9, "verse": 25, "text": "Throughout the land of Egypt, the hail struck down everything in the field, both people and animals. The hail beat down every plant of the field and shattered every tree in the field."}, {"pk": 4029583, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 9, "verse": 26, "text": "The only place it didn\u2019t hail was in the land of Goshen, where the Israelites were. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Ex 8:22; 9:4,6; 11:7; 12:13; Is 32:18"}, {"pk": 4029584, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 9, "verse": 27, "text": "Pharaoh sent for Moses and Aaron. \u201cI have sinned this time,\u201d he said to them. \u201cThe LORD is the righteous \u24db one, and I and my people are the guilty ones.", "comment": "\u24db Ex 10:16; 2Ch 12:6; Ps 129:4; 145:17; Lm 1:18"}, {"pk": 4029585, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 9, "verse": 28, "text": "Make an appeal to the LORD. There has been enough of God\u2019s thunder and hail. I will let you go; \u24dc you don\u2019t need to stay any longer.\u201d", "comment": "\u24dc Ex 8:8; 10:17"}, {"pk": 4029586, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 9, "verse": 29, "text": "Moses said to him, \u201cWhen I have left the city, I will spread out my hands \u24dd to the LORD. The thunder will cease, and there will be no more hail, so that you may know the earth [3] \u24d0 belongs to the LORD.", "comment": "\u24dd 1Kg 8:22,38; Ps 143:6; Is 1:15
[3] Or land
\u24d0 Ps 24:1; 1Co 10:26"}, {"pk": 4029587, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 9, "verse": 30, "text": "But as for you and your officials, I know that you still do not fear the LORD God.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4029588, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 9, "verse": 31, "text": "The flax and the barley were destroyed because the barley was ripe [4] and the flax was budding, \u24d1", "comment": "[4] Lit was ears of grain
\u24d1 Ru 1:22; 2:23"}, {"pk": 4029589, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 9, "verse": 32, "text": "but the wheat and the spelt were not destroyed since they are later crops. [5]", "comment": "[5] Lit are late"}, {"pk": 4029590, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 9, "verse": 33, "text": "Moses left Pharaoh and the city, and spread out his hands to the LORD. Then the thunder and hail ceased, and rain no longer poured down on the land."}, {"pk": 4029591, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 9, "verse": 34, "text": "When Pharaoh saw that the rain, hail, and thunder had ceased, he sinned again and hardened his heart, he and his officials."}, {"pk": 4029592, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 9, "verse": 35, "text": "So Pharaoh\u2019s heart was hard, and he did not let the Israelites go, as the LORD had said through Moses."}, {"pk": 4029593, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 10, "verse": 1, "text": "Then the LORD said to Moses, \u201cGo to Pharaoh, for I have hardened his heart and the hearts of his officials so that I may do these miraculous signs of mine among them, [1] \u24d2", "comment": "[1] Lit mine in his midst
\u24d2 Ex 4:21; 7:4,13"}, {"pk": 4029594, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 10, "verse": 2, "text": "and so that you may tell [2] your son and grandson \u24d3 how severely I dealt with the Egyptians and performed miraculous signs among them, and you will know that I am the LORD.\u201d", "comment": "[2] Lit tell in the ears of
\u24d3 Ex 13:8,14; Dt 4:9; 6:20-22; Ps 44:1; 78:5-7; Jl 1:3"}, {"pk": 4029595, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 10, "verse": 3, "text": "So Moses and Aaron went in to Pharaoh and told him, \u201cThis is what the LORD, the God of the Hebrews, says: How long will you refuse to humble yourself before me? Let my people go, that they may worship me. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 1Kg 21:29; Jms 4:10; 1Pt 5:6"}, {"pk": 4029596, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 10, "verse": 4, "text": "But if you refuse to let my people go, then tomorrow I will bring locusts \u24d5 into your territory.", "comment": "\u24d5 Pr 30:27; Rv 9:3"}, {"pk": 4029597, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 10, "verse": 5, "text": "They will cover the surface of the land so that no one will be able to see the land. They will eat the remainder left \u24d6 to you that escaped the hail; they will eat every tree you have growing in the fields.", "comment": "\u24d6 Ex 9:32; Jl 1:4"}, {"pk": 4029598, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 10, "verse": 6, "text": "They will fill your houses, all your officials\u2019 houses, and the houses of all the Egyptians\u2009\u2014\u2009something your fathers and grandfathers never saw since the time they occupied the land until today.\u201d Then he turned and left Pharaoh\u2019s presence."}, {"pk": 4029599, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 10, "verse": 7, "text": "Pharaoh\u2019s officials asked him, \u201cHow long must this man be a snare \u24d7 to us? Let the men go, so that they may worship the LORD their God. Don\u2019t you realize yet that Egypt is devastated?\u201d", "comment": "\u24d7 Ex 23:33; Jos 23:13; 1Sm 18:21; Ec 7:26"}, {"pk": 4029600, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 10, "verse": 8, "text": "So Moses and Aaron were brought back to Pharaoh. \u201cGo, worship the LORD your God,\u201d Pharaoh said. \u201cBut exactly who will be going?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4029601, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 10, "verse": 9, "text": "Moses replied, \u201cWe will go with our young and with our old; we will go with our sons and with our daughters, with our flocks and with our herds because we must hold the LORD\u2019s festival.\u201d \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Ex 5:1; 8:8"}, {"pk": 4029602, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 10, "verse": 10, "text": "He said to them, \u201cThe Lord would have to be with you if I would ever let you and your families go! Look out\u2009\u2014\u2009you\u2019re heading for trouble."}, {"pk": 4029603, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 10, "verse": 11, "text": "No, go\u2009\u2014\u2009just able-bodied men\u2009\u2014\u2009worship the LORD, since that\u2019s what you want.\u201d And they were driven from Pharaoh\u2019s presence."}, {"pk": 4029604, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 10, "verse": 12, "text": "The LORD then said to Moses, \u201cStretch out your hand over the land of Egypt, and the locusts will come up over it and eat every plant in the land, everything that the hail left.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4029605, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 10, "verse": 13, "text": "So Moses stretched out his staff over the land of Egypt, and the LORD sent an east wind over the land all that day and through the night. By morning the east wind had brought in the locusts."}, {"pk": 4029606, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 10, "verse": 14, "text": "The locusts went up over the entire land of Egypt and settled on the whole territory of Egypt. Never before had there been such a large number of locusts, and there never will be again. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 78:46; 105:34; Jl 2:2"}, {"pk": 4029607, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 10, "verse": 15, "text": "They covered the surface of the whole land so that the land was black, and they consumed all the plants on the ground and all the fruit on the trees that the hail had left. Nothing green was left on the trees or the plants in the field throughout the land of Egypt. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Ex 10:5; Ps 105:35"}, {"pk": 4029608, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 10, "verse": 16, "text": "Pharaoh urgently sent for Moses and Aaron and said, \u201cI have sinned against the LORD your God and against you."}, {"pk": 4029609, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 10, "verse": 17, "text": "Please forgive my sin once more and make an appeal to the LORD your God, so that he will just take this death away from me.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4029610, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 10, "verse": 18, "text": "Moses left Pharaoh\u2019s presence and appealed to the LORD. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Ex 8:8,30; 9:27"}, {"pk": 4029611, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 10, "verse": 19, "text": "Then the LORD changed the wind to a strong west [3] wind, and it carried off the locusts and blew them into the Red Sea. \u24dc Not a single locust was left in all the territory of Egypt.", "comment": "[3] Lit sea
\u24dc Ex 13:18; 15:4,22; 23:31; Nm 14:25; 21:4; 33:10-11"}, {"pk": 4029612, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 10, "verse": 20, "text": "But the LORD hardened Pharaoh\u2019s heart, \u24dd and he did not let the Israelites go.", "comment": "\u24dd Ex 4:21; 11:10"}, {"pk": 4029613, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 10, "verse": 21, "text": "Then the LORD said to Moses, \u201cStretch out your hand toward heaven, and there will be darkness over the land of Egypt, a darkness that can be felt.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4029614, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 10, "verse": 22, "text": "So Moses stretched out his hand toward heaven, and there was thick darkness throughout the land of Egypt for three days."}, {"pk": 4029615, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 10, "verse": 23, "text": "One person could not see another, and for three days they did not move from where they were. Yet all the Israelites had light where they lived. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Ex 8:22; Ps 105:28"}, {"pk": 4029616, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 10, "verse": 24, "text": "Pharaoh summoned Moses and said, \u201cGo, worship the LORD. Even your families may go with you; only your flocks and herds must stay behind.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4029617, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 10, "verse": 25, "text": "Moses responded, \u201cYou must also let us have [4] sacrifices and burnt offerings to prepare for the LORD our God.", "comment": "[4] Lit also give in our hand"}, {"pk": 4029618, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 10, "verse": 26, "text": "Even our livestock must go with us; not a hoof will be left behind because we will take some of them to worship the LORD our God. We will not know what we will use to worship the LORD until we get there.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4029619, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 10, "verse": 27, "text": "But the LORD hardened Pharaoh\u2019s heart, \u24d1 and he was unwilling to let them go.", "comment": "\u24d1 Ex 4:21; 10:20"}, {"pk": 4029620, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 10, "verse": 28, "text": "Pharaoh said to him, \u201cLeave me! Make sure you never see my face again, for on the day you see my face, you will die.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4029621, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 10, "verse": 29, "text": "\u201cAs you have said,\u201d Moses replied, \u201cI will never see your face again.\u201d \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Heb 11:27"}, {"pk": 4029622, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 11, "verse": 1, "text": "The LORD said [1] to Moses, \u201cI will bring one more plague on Pharaoh and on Egypt. After that, he will let you go from here. When he lets you go, [2] he will drive you out of here.", "comment": "[1] Or had said
[2] Or go, it will be finished \u2009\u2014"}, {"pk": 4029623, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 11, "verse": 2, "text": "Now announce to the people that both men and women should ask their neighbors for silver and gold items.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4029624, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 11, "verse": 3, "text": "The LORD gave [3] the people favor with the Egyptians. In addition, Moses himself was very highly regarded [4] in the land of Egypt by [5] Pharaoh\u2019s officials and the people. \u24d3", "comment": "[3] Or had given
[4] Lit was very great
[5] Or in the eyes of
\u24d3 Ex 3:21-22; 12:35-36"}, {"pk": 4029625, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 11, "verse": 4, "text": "So Moses said, \u201cThis is what the LORD says: About midnight I will go throughout Egypt,"}, {"pk": 4029626, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 11, "verse": 5, "text": "and every firstborn male in the land of Egypt will die, from the firstborn of Pharaoh who sits on his throne to the firstborn of the servant girl who is at the grindstones, as well as every firstborn of the livestock."}, {"pk": 4029627, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 11, "verse": 6, "text": "Then there will be a great cry of anguish through all the land of Egypt such as never was before or ever will be again."}, {"pk": 4029628, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 11, "verse": 7, "text": "But against all the Israelites, whether people or animals, not even a dog will snarl, [6] so that you may know that the LORD makes a distinction between Egypt and Israel.", "comment": "[6] Lit point its tongue"}, {"pk": 4029629, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 11, "verse": 8, "text": "All these officials of yours will come down to me and bow before me, saying: Get out, you and all the people who follow you. [7] After that, I will get out.\u201d And he went out from Pharaoh\u2019s presence fiercely angry. \u24d4", "comment": "[7] Lit people at your feet
\u24d4 Ex 12:3; Am 5:17"}, {"pk": 4029630, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 11, "verse": 9, "text": "The LORD said to Moses, \u201cPharaoh will not listen \u24d5 to you, so that my wonders may be multiplied in the land of Egypt.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 3:19; 7:4; 10:1"}, {"pk": 4029631, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 11, "verse": 10, "text": "Moses and Aaron did all these wonders before Pharaoh, but the LORD hardened Pharaoh\u2019s heart, \u24d6 and he would not let the Israelites go out of his land.", "comment": "\u24d6 Ex 4:21; 10:20,27"}, {"pk": 4029632, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 12, "verse": 1, "text": "The LORD said to Moses and Aaron in the land of Egypt:"}, {"pk": 4029633, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 12, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cThis month is to be the beginning of months for you; it is the first month of your year. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Ex 13:4; 23:15; 34:18; Dt 16:1"}, {"pk": 4029634, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 12, "verse": 3, "text": "Tell the whole community of Israel that on the tenth day of this month they must each select an animal of the flock according to their fathers\u2019 families, one animal per family."}, {"pk": 4029635, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 12, "verse": 4, "text": "If the household is too small for a whole animal, that person and the neighbor nearest his house are to select one based on the combined number of people; you should apportion the animal according to what each will eat."}, {"pk": 4029636, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 12, "verse": 5, "text": "You must have an unblemished \u24d8 animal, a year-old male; you may take it from either the sheep or the goats.", "comment": "\u24d8 Lv 22:19-21; Mal 1:8,14"}, {"pk": 4029637, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 12, "verse": 6, "text": "You are to keep it until the fourteenth day of this month; then the whole assembly of the community of Israel will slaughter the animals at twilight. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Lv 23:5; Nm 9:3; Dt 16:6"}, {"pk": 4029638, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 12, "verse": 7, "text": "They must take some of the blood and put it on the two doorposts and the lintel of the houses where they eat them."}, {"pk": 4029639, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 12, "verse": 8, "text": "They are to eat the meat that night; they should eat it, roasted over the fire along with unleavened bread and bitter herbs. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Ex 34:25; Nm 9:11; Dt 16:3; 1Co 5:8"}, {"pk": 4029640, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 12, "verse": 9, "text": "Do not eat any of it raw or cooked in boiling [1] water, but only roasted \u24db over fire\u2009\u2014\u2009its head as well as its legs and inner organs.", "comment": "[1] Or or boiled at all in
\u24db Dt 16:7; 2Ch 35:13"}, {"pk": 4029641, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 12, "verse": 10, "text": "You must not leave any of it until morning; \u24dc any part of it left until morning you must burn.", "comment": "\u24dc Ex 23:18; 34:25"}, {"pk": 4029642, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 12, "verse": 11, "text": "Here is how you must eat it: You must be dressed for travel, [2] your sandals on your feet, and your staff in your hand. You are to eat it in a hurry; it is the LORD\u2019s Passover. \u24dd", "comment": "[2] Lit must have your waist girded
\u24dd Ex 12:27; Dt 16:5"}, {"pk": 4029643, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 12, "verse": 12, "text": "\u201cI will pass through \u24d0 the land of Egypt on that night and strike every firstborn male in the land of Egypt, both people and animals. I am the LORD; I will execute judgments against all the gods of Egypt. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d0 Ex 11:4-5; Am 5:17
\u24d1 Ex 6:2; Nm 33:4"}, {"pk": 4029644, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 12, "verse": 13, "text": "The blood on the houses where you are staying will be a distinguishing mark for you; when I see the blood, I will pass over you. No plague will be among you to destroy you when I strike the land of Egypt."}, {"pk": 4029645, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 12, "verse": 14, "text": "\u201cThis day is to be a memorial for you, and you must celebrate it as a festival to the LORD. You are to celebrate it throughout your generations as a permanent statute. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Ex 12:17,43; 13:9-10; 2Kg 23:21"}, {"pk": 4029646, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 12, "verse": 15, "text": "You must eat unleavened bread for seven days. On the first day you must remove yeast \u24d3 from your houses. Whoever eats what is leavened from the first day through the seventh day must be cut off \u24d4 from Israel.", "comment": "\u24d3 Ex 13:6-7; 23:15; 34:18; Lv 23:6; Dt 16:3,8
\u24d4 Gn 17:14; Nm 9:13"}, {"pk": 4029647, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 12, "verse": 16, "text": "You are to hold a sacred assembly \u24d5 on the first day and another sacred assembly on the seventh day. No work may be done on those days except for preparing what people need to eat\u2009\u2014\u2009you may do only that.", "comment": "\u24d5 Lv 23:7-8; Nm 28:18,25"}, {"pk": 4029648, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 12, "verse": 17, "text": "\u201cYou are to observe the Festival of Unleavened Bread because on this very day I brought your military divisions out of the land of Egypt. \u24d6 You must observe this day throughout your generations as a permanent statute.", "comment": "\u24d6 Ex 12:41,51; 13:3"}, {"pk": 4029649, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 12, "verse": 18, "text": "You are to eat unleavened bread in the first month, \u24d7 from the evening of the fourteenth day of the month until the evening of the twenty-first day.", "comment": "\u24d7 Lv 23:5-8; Nm 28:16-25"}, {"pk": 4029650, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 12, "verse": 19, "text": "Yeast must not be found in your houses for seven days. If anyone eats something leavened, that person, whether a resident alien or native of the land, must be cut off from the community of Israel."}, {"pk": 4029651, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 12, "verse": 20, "text": "Do not eat anything leavened; eat unleavened bread in all your homes.\u201d [3]", "comment": "[3] Or settlements"}, {"pk": 4029652, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 12, "verse": 21, "text": "Then Moses summoned all the elders of Israel and said to them, \u201cGo, select an animal from the flock according to your families, and slaughter the Passover animal. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Ex 12:3; Mk 14:12-16"}, {"pk": 4029653, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 12, "verse": 22, "text": "Take a cluster of hyssop, dip it in the blood \u24d9 that is in the basin, and brush the lintel and the two doorposts with some of the blood in the basin. None of you may go out the door of his house until morning.", "comment": "\u24d9 Ex 12:7; Heb 11:28"}, {"pk": 4029654, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 12, "verse": 23, "text": "When the LORD passes through to strike Egypt and sees the blood on the lintel and the two doorposts, he will pass over the door and not let the destroyer enter your houses to strike you. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Ezk 9:6; 1Co 10:10; Rv 7:3"}, {"pk": 4029655, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 12, "verse": 24, "text": "\u201cKeep this command permanently as a statute for you and your descendants."}, {"pk": 4029656, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 12, "verse": 25, "text": "When you enter the land that the LORD will give you as he promised, you are to observe this ceremony."}, {"pk": 4029657, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 12, "verse": 26, "text": "When your children \u24db ask you, \u2018What does this ceremony mean to you?\u2019", "comment": "\u24db Ex 10:2; 13:8,14; Dt 6:20; 32:7; Jos 4:6,21; Ps 78:3-6"}, {"pk": 4029658, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 12, "verse": 27, "text": "you are to reply, \u2018It is the Passover sacrifice \u24dc to the LORD, for he passed over the houses of the Israelites in Egypt when he struck the Egyptians and spared our homes.\u2019\u201d So the people knelt low and worshiped.", "comment": "\u24dc Ex 4:31; 12:11"}, {"pk": 4029659, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 12, "verse": 28, "text": "Then the Israelites went and did this; they did just as the LORD had commanded Moses and Aaron."}, {"pk": 4029660, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 12, "verse": 29, "text": "Now at midnight the LORD struck every firstborn male in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh who sat on his throne to the firstborn of the prisoner who was in the dungeon, and every firstborn of the livestock. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Ex 4:23; 11:4; Nm 8:17; 33:4; Ps 78:51; 135:8"}, {"pk": 4029661, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 12, "verse": 30, "text": "During the night Pharaoh got up, he along with all his officials and all the Egyptians, and there was a loud wailing \u24d0 throughout Egypt because there wasn\u2019t a house without someone dead.", "comment": "\u24d0 Ex 11:6; Am 5:17"}, {"pk": 4029662, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 12, "verse": 31, "text": "He summoned Moses and Aaron during the night and said, \u201cGet out immediately from among my people, both you and the Israelites, and go, worship the LORD as you have said."}, {"pk": 4029663, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 12, "verse": 32, "text": "Take even your flocks and your herds as you asked and leave, and also bless me.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4029664, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 12, "verse": 33, "text": "Now the Egyptians pressured the people in order to send them quickly out of the country, for they said, \u201cWe\u2019re all going to die!\u201d \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Ex 11:8; Ps 105:38"}, {"pk": 4029665, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 12, "verse": 34, "text": "So the people took their dough before it was leavened, with their kneading bowls wrapped up in their clothes on their shoulders."}, {"pk": 4029666, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 12, "verse": 35, "text": "The Israelites acted on Moses\u2019s word and asked the Egyptians for silver and gold items and for clothing. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Gn 15:14; Ex 3:21; Ps 105:37"}, {"pk": 4029667, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 12, "verse": 36, "text": "And the LORD gave the people such favor with the Egyptians that they gave them what they requested. In this way they plundered the Egyptians."}, {"pk": 4029668, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 12, "verse": 37, "text": "The Israelites traveled from Rameses to Succoth, \u24d3 about six hundred thousand \u24d4 able-bodied men on foot, besides their families.", "comment": "\u24d3 Gn 47:11; Nm 33:3,5
\u24d4 Ex 38:26; Nm 1:46; 11:21"}, {"pk": 4029669, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 12, "verse": 38, "text": "A mixed crowd also went up with them, along with a huge number of livestock, both flocks and herds."}, {"pk": 4029670, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 12, "verse": 39, "text": "The people baked the dough they had brought out of Egypt into unleavened loaves, since it had no yeast; for when they were driven \u24d5 out of Egypt, they could not delay and had not prepared provisions for themselves.", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 6:1; 12:33"}, {"pk": 4029671, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 12, "verse": 40, "text": "The time that the Israelites lived in Egypt [4] was 430 years. \u24d6", "comment": "[4] LXX, Sam add and in Canaan
\u24d6 Gn 15:13-16; Ac 7:6; Gl 3:17"}, {"pk": 4029672, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 12, "verse": 41, "text": "At the end of 430 years, on that same day, all the LORD\u2019s military divisions went out from the land of Egypt."}, {"pk": 4029673, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 12, "verse": 42, "text": "It was a night of vigil in honor of the LORD, because he would bring them out of the land of Egypt. This same night is in honor of the LORD, a night vigil for all the Israelites throughout their generations. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Ex 13:10; Dt 16:1,6"}, {"pk": 4029674, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 12, "verse": 43, "text": "The LORD said to Moses and Aaron, \u201cThis is the statute of the Passover: no foreigner may eat it."}, {"pk": 4029675, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 12, "verse": 44, "text": "But any slave a man has purchased may eat it, after you have circumcised him."}, {"pk": 4029676, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 12, "verse": 45, "text": "A temporary resident or hired worker may not eat the Passover. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Gn 17:11-13; Lv 22:10; Nm 9:14"}, {"pk": 4029677, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 12, "verse": 46, "text": "It is to be eaten in one house. You may not take any of the meat outside the house, and you may not break any of its bones. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Nm 9:12; Ps 34:20; Jn 19:33,36"}, {"pk": 4029678, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 12, "verse": 47, "text": "The whole community of Israel must celebrate [5] it.", "comment": "[5] Lit do"}, {"pk": 4029679, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 12, "verse": 48, "text": "If an alien resides among you and wants to observe the LORD\u2019s Passover, every male in his household must be circumcised, and then he may participate; [6] he will become like a native of the land. But no uncircumcised person may eat it.", "comment": "[6] Lit may come near to do it"}, {"pk": 4029680, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 12, "verse": 49, "text": "The same law will apply to both the native and the alien \u24da who resides among you.\u201d", "comment": "\u24da Nm 9:14; 15:15-16,19; Gl 3:28"}, {"pk": 4029681, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 12, "verse": 50, "text": "Then all the Israelites did this; they did just as the LORD had commanded Moses and Aaron."}, {"pk": 4029682, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 12, "verse": 51, "text": "On that same day the LORD brought the Israelites out of the land of Egypt according to their military divisions. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Ex 6:26; 12:41"}, {"pk": 4029683, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 13, "verse": 1, "text": "The LORD spoke to Moses:"}, {"pk": 4029684, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 13, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cConsecrate every firstborn male \u24dc to me, the firstborn from every womb among the Israelites, both man and domestic animal; it is mine.\u201d", "comment": "\u24dc Ex 13:12-13,15; 22:29-30; Nm 3:13; Dt 15:9; Lk 2:23"}, {"pk": 4029685, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 13, "verse": 3, "text": "Then Moses said to the people, \u201cRemember this day when you came out of Egypt, out of the place of slavery, for the LORD brought you out of here by the strength of his hand. Nothing leavened may be eaten. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Ex 6:1; 12:8,42; Dt 16:3"}, {"pk": 4029686, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 13, "verse": 4, "text": "Today, in the month of Abib, [1] \u24d0 you are going out.", "comment": "[1] March\u2013April; called Nisan in the post-exilic period; Neh 2:1; Est 3:7
\u24d0 Ex 12:2; 23:15; 34:18; Dt 16:1"}, {"pk": 4029687, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 13, "verse": 5, "text": "When the LORD brings you into the land of the Canaanites, Hethites, Amorites, Hivites, and Jebusites, [2] which he swore to your fathers that he would give you, a land flowing with milk and honey, \u24d1 you must carry out this ceremony in this month. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Ex 6:8; 12:25
[2] DSS, Sam, LXX, Syr add Girgashites and Perizzites; Jos 3:10
\u24d1 Ex 3:8; 33:3; Nm 16:14; Jos 5:6; Jr 32:22"}, {"pk": 4029688, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 13, "verse": 6, "text": "For seven days you must eat unleavened bread, and on the seventh day there is to be a festival to the LORD."}, {"pk": 4029689, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 13, "verse": 7, "text": "Unleavened bread is to be eaten for those seven days. Nothing leavened may be found among you, and no yeast may be found among you in all your territory."}, {"pk": 4029690, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 13, "verse": 8, "text": "On that day explain to your son, \u2018This is because of what the LORD did for me when I came out of Egypt.\u2019 \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Ex 3:14; 12:26-27"}, {"pk": 4029691, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 13, "verse": 9, "text": "Let it serve as a sign for you on your hand and as a reminder on your forehead, [3] \u24d4 so that the LORD\u2019s instruction may be in your mouth; for the LORD brought you out of Egypt with a strong hand.", "comment": "[3] Lit reminder between your eyes
\u24d4 Ex 13:16; Dt 6:8; 11:18"}, {"pk": 4029692, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 13, "verse": 10, "text": "Keep this statute at its appointed time from year to year."}, {"pk": 4029693, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 13, "verse": 11, "text": "\u201cWhen the LORD brings you into the land of the Canaanites, as he swore to you and your fathers, and gives it to you,"}, {"pk": 4029694, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 13, "verse": 12, "text": "you are to present to the LORD every firstborn male of the womb. All firstborn offspring of the livestock you own that are males will be the LORD\u2019s."}, {"pk": 4029695, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 13, "verse": 13, "text": "You must redeem every firstborn of a donkey with a flock animal, but if you do not redeem it, break its neck. However, you must redeem every firstborn among your sons. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 34:20; Nm 3:46-47; 18:15"}, {"pk": 4029696, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 13, "verse": 14, "text": "\u201cIn the future, when your son \u24d6 asks you, \u2018What does this mean?\u2019 say to him, \u2018By the strength of his hand the LORD brought us out of Egypt, out of the place of slavery.", "comment": "\u24d6 Ex 12:26-27; Dt 6:20"}, {"pk": 4029697, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 13, "verse": 15, "text": "When Pharaoh stubbornly refused to let us go, the LORD killed every firstborn male in the land of Egypt, both the firstborn of humans and the firstborn of livestock. That is why I sacrifice to the LORD all the firstborn of the womb that are males, but I redeem all the firstborn of my sons.\u2019"}, {"pk": 4029698, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 13, "verse": 16, "text": "So let it be a sign on your hand and a symbol [4] on your forehead, for the LORD brought us out of Egypt by the strength of his hand.\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Ex 12:29; 13:9
[4] Or phylactery"}, {"pk": 4029699, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 13, "verse": 17, "text": "When Pharaoh let the people go, God did not lead them along the road to the land of the Philistines, even though it was nearby; for God said, \u201cThe people will change their minds and return to Egypt if they face war.\u201d \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Ex 14:11; Nm 14:1-4; Dt 17:16"}, {"pk": 4029700, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 13, "verse": 18, "text": "So he led the people around toward the Red Sea along the road of the wilderness. And the Israelites left the land of Egypt in battle formation. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Ex 14:2; Nm 33:6; Jos 1:14"}, {"pk": 4029701, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 13, "verse": 19, "text": "Moses took the bones of Joseph \u24da with him, because Joseph had made the Israelites swear a solemn oath, saying, \u201cGod will certainly come to your aid; then you must take my bones with you from this place.\u201d", "comment": "\u24da Gn 50:25; Jos 24:32; Ac 7:16; Heb 11:22"}, {"pk": 4029702, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 13, "verse": 20, "text": "They set out from Succoth and camped at Etham on the edge of the wilderness."}, {"pk": 4029703, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 13, "verse": 21, "text": "The LORD went ahead of them in a pillar of cloud \u24db to lead them on their way during the day and in a pillar of fire to give them light at night, so that they could travel day or night.", "comment": "\u24db Ex 14:19; Nm 9:15-16; Dt 1:33; Neh 9:12; Ps 78:14; 99:7; Is 4:5; 1Co 10:1"}, {"pk": 4029704, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 13, "verse": 22, "text": "The pillar of cloud by day and the pillar of fire by night never left its place in front of the people."}, {"pk": 4029705, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 14, "verse": 1, "text": "Then the LORD spoke to Moses:"}, {"pk": 4029706, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 14, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cTell the Israelites to turn back and camp in front of Pi-hahiroth, between Migdol and the sea; you must camp in front of Baal-zephon, facing it by the sea. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Ex 13:18; Nm 33:7; Jr 44:1"}, {"pk": 4029707, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 14, "verse": 3, "text": "Pharaoh will say of the Israelites: They are wandering around the land in confusion; the wilderness has boxed them in."}, {"pk": 4029708, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 14, "verse": 4, "text": "I will harden Pharaoh\u2019s heart so that he will pursue them. Then I will receive glory by means of Pharaoh and all his army, and the Egyptians will know that I am the LORD.\u201d So the Israelites did this. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Ex 4:21; 7:5; Rm 9:17,22-23"}, {"pk": 4029709, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 14, "verse": 5, "text": "When the king of Egypt was told that the people had fled, Pharaoh and his officials changed their minds about the people and said: \u201cWhat have we done? We have released Israel from serving us.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4029710, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 14, "verse": 6, "text": "So he got his chariot ready and took his troops [1] with him;", "comment": "[1] Lit people"}, {"pk": 4029711, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 14, "verse": 7, "text": "he took six hundred of the best chariots and all the rest of the chariots of Egypt, with officers in each one."}, {"pk": 4029712, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 14, "verse": 8, "text": "The LORD hardened the heart of Pharaoh king of Egypt, and he pursued the Israelites, who were going out defiantly. [2] \u24d0", "comment": "[2] Lit with a raised hand
\u24d0 Ex 6:1; 13:9; Nm 33:3; Ac 13:17"}, {"pk": 4029713, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 14, "verse": 9, "text": "The Egyptians\u2009\u2014\u2009all Pharaoh\u2019s horses and chariots, his horsemen, [3] and his army\u2009\u2014\u2009chased \u24d1 after them and caught up with them as they camped by the sea beside Pi-hahiroth, in front of Baal-zephon.", "comment": "[3] Or chariot drivers
\u24d1 Ex 15:9; Jos 24:6"}, {"pk": 4029714, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 14, "verse": 10, "text": "As Pharaoh approached, the Israelites looked up and there were the Egyptians coming after them! The Israelites were terrified and cried out \u24d2 to the LORD for help.", "comment": "\u24d2 Jos 24:7; Neh 9:9; Ps 34:17"}, {"pk": 4029715, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 14, "verse": 11, "text": "They said to Moses: \u201cIs it because there are no graves in Egypt that you have taken us away to die in the wilderness? What have you done to us by bringing us out of Egypt?"}, {"pk": 4029716, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 14, "verse": 12, "text": "Isn\u2019t this what we told you in Egypt: Leave us alone so that we may serve the Egyptians? It would have been better for us to serve the Egyptians than to die in the wilderness.\u201d \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Ex 5:21; Ps 106:7-8"}, {"pk": 4029717, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 14, "verse": 13, "text": "But Moses said to the people, \u201cDon\u2019t be afraid. Stand firm and see \u24d4 the LORD\u2019s salvation that he will accomplish for you today; for the Egyptians you see today, you will never see again.", "comment": "\u24d4 Gn 15:1; 46:3; Ex 20:20; 2Ch 20:15,17; Is 41:10"}, {"pk": 4029718, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 14, "verse": 14, "text": "The LORD will fight for you, and you must be quiet.\u201d \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 14:25; Dt 1:30; 3:22; Jos 10:14; 2Ch 20:29; Is 30:15"}, {"pk": 4029719, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 14, "verse": 15, "text": "The LORD said to Moses, \u201cWhy are you crying out to me? Tell the Israelites to break camp."}, {"pk": 4029720, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 14, "verse": 16, "text": "As for you, lift up your staff, stretch out your hand over the sea, and divide it so that the Israelites can go through the sea on dry ground. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Ex 4:17; Nm 20:8-9; Is 10:26"}, {"pk": 4029721, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 14, "verse": 17, "text": "As for me, I am going to harden the hearts of the Egyptians so that they will go in after them, and I will receive glory by means of Pharaoh, all his army, and his chariots and horsemen."}, {"pk": 4029722, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 14, "verse": 18, "text": "The Egyptians will know that I am the LORD when I receive glory through Pharaoh, his chariots, and his horsemen.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4029723, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 14, "verse": 19, "text": "Then the angel of God, \u24d7 who was going in front of the Israelite forces, moved and went behind them. The pillar of cloud moved from in front of them and stood behind them. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d7 Ex 23:20,23; 32:34; 33:2
\u24d8 Ex 13:21; Is 63:9"}, {"pk": 4029724, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 14, "verse": 20, "text": "It came between the Egyptian and Israelite forces. There was cloud and darkness, it lit up the night, and neither group came near the other all night long."}, {"pk": 4029725, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 14, "verse": 21, "text": "Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea. The LORD drove the sea back with a powerful east wind all that night and turned the sea into dry land. So the waters were divided, \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Ex 15:8; Jos 3:16; Neh 9:11; Ps 74:13; 114:3,5; Is 63:12-13"}, {"pk": 4029726, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 14, "verse": 22, "text": "and the Israelites went through the sea on dry ground, with the waters like a wall to them on their right and their left. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Ex 15:19; Ps 66:6; Is 63:13; Hab 3:10; 1Co 10:1; Heb 11:29"}, {"pk": 4029727, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 14, "verse": 23, "text": "The Egyptians set out in pursuit\u2009\u2014\u2009all Pharaoh\u2019s horses, his chariots, and his horsemen\u2009\u2014\u2009and went into the sea after them."}, {"pk": 4029728, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 14, "verse": 24, "text": "During the morning watch, the LORD looked down at the Egyptian forces from the pillar of fire \u24db and cloud, and threw the Egyptian forces into confusion.", "comment": "\u24db Ex 13:21; Nm 14:14; Neh 9:12"}, {"pk": 4029729, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 14, "verse": 25, "text": "He caused their chariot wheels to swerve [4] [5] and made them drive [6] with difficulty. \u201cLet\u2019s get away from Israel,\u201d the Egyptians said, \u201cbecause the LORD is fighting for them against Egypt!\u201d", "comment": "[6] Or and they drove them
[4] Sam, LXX, Syr read He bound their chariot wheels
[5] Or fall off"}, {"pk": 4029730, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 14, "verse": 26, "text": "Then the LORD said to Moses, \u201cStretch out your hand over the sea so that the water may come back on the Egyptians, on their chariots and horsemen.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4029731, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 14, "verse": 27, "text": "So Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and at daybreak the sea returned to its normal depth. While the Egyptians were trying to escape from it, the LORD threw them into the sea. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Ex 5:1,7; Jos 4:18; Ps 78:53; Heb 11:29"}, {"pk": 4029732, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 14, "verse": 28, "text": "The water came back and covered the chariots \u24dd and horsemen, plus the entire army of Pharaoh that had gone after them into the sea. Not even one of them survived.", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 106:11; Heb 3:8,13"}, {"pk": 4029733, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 14, "verse": 29, "text": "But the Israelites had walked through the sea on dry ground, with the waters like a wall to them on their right and their left."}, {"pk": 4029734, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 14, "verse": 30, "text": "That day the LORD saved Israel from the power of the Egyptians, and Israel saw the Egyptians dead on the seashore."}, {"pk": 4029735, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 14, "verse": 31, "text": "When Israel saw the great power that the LORD used against the Egyptians, the people feared the LORD and believed \u24d0 in him and in his servant Moses.", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 106:12; Jn 2:11"}, {"pk": 4029736, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 15, "verse": 1, "text": "Then Moses and the Israelites sang this song to the LORD. They said: I will sing to the LORD,
for he is highly exalted;
he has thrown the horse
and its rider into the sea.
"}, {"pk": 4029737, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 15, "verse": 2, "text": "The LORD is my strength and my song; [1]
he has become my salvation. \u24d1
This is my God, and I will praise him,
my father\u2019s God, and I will exalt him. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 18:2; 59:17; Is 12:2; Hab 3:18
[1] Or might
\u24d2 Gn 28:21; Ex 3:6,15,18; Is 25:1"}, {"pk": 4029738, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 15, "verse": 3, "text": "The LORD is a warrior; \u24d3
the LORD is his name. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ex 6:3; Ps 83:18
\u24d3 Ps 24:8; Rv 19:11"}, {"pk": 4029739, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 15, "verse": 4, "text": "He threw Pharaoh\u2019s chariots
and his army into the sea;
the elite of his officers
were drowned in the Red Sea. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 13:18; 15:22; 23:31"}, {"pk": 4029740, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 15, "verse": 5, "text": "The floods covered them;
they sank to the depths like a stone. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ex 14:28; 15:10; Neh 9:11"}, {"pk": 4029741, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 15, "verse": 6, "text": " LORD, your right hand is glorious in power.
LORD, your right hand shattered the enemy. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 118:15-16"}, {"pk": 4029742, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 15, "verse": 7, "text": "You overthrew your adversaries
by your great majesty.
You unleashed your burning wrath;
it consumed them like stubble. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Dt 33:26; Is 5:24"}, {"pk": 4029743, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 15, "verse": 8, "text": "The water heaped up \u24d9 at the blast from your nostrils;
the currents stood firm like a dam.
The watery depths congealed in the heart of the sea.
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ex 14:21; Ps 78:13"}, {"pk": 4029744, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 15, "verse": 9, "text": "The enemy said:
\u201cI will pursue, I will overtake,
I will divide the spoil. \u24da
My desire will be gratified at their expense.
I will draw my sword;
my hand will destroy [2] them.\u201d
", "comment": "\u24da Ex 14:9; Jdg 5:30; Is 53:12
[2] Or conquer"}, {"pk": 4029745, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 15, "verse": 10, "text": "But you blew with your breath,
and the sea covered them.
They sank like lead
in the mighty waters.
"}, {"pk": 4029746, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 15, "verse": 11, "text": " LORD, who is like you among the gods?
Who is like you, glorious in holiness, \u24db
revered with praises, performing wonders? \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24db Dt 3:24; 1Kg 8:23
\u24dc Ps 77:14; Is 6:3; Rv 4:8"}, {"pk": 4029747, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 15, "verse": 12, "text": "You stretched out your right hand,
and the earth swallowed them.
"}, {"pk": 4029748, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 15, "verse": 13, "text": "With your faithful love,
you will lead the people
you have redeemed;
you will guide them to your holy dwelling
with your strength. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 77:15,20; 78:54"}, {"pk": 4029749, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 15, "verse": 14, "text": "When the peoples hear, they will shudder;
anguish will seize the inhabitants of Philistia.
"}, {"pk": 4029750, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 15, "verse": 15, "text": "Then the chiefs of Edom will be terrified; \u24d0
trembling will seize the leaders of Moab;
all the inhabitants of Canaan will panic;
", "comment": "\u24d0 Gn 36:15,40; Nm 22:3; Dt 2:4; Jos 5:1"}, {"pk": 4029751, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 15, "verse": 16, "text": "terror \u24d1 and dread will fall on them.
They will be as still [3] as a stone
because of your powerful arm
until your people pass by, LORD,
until the people whom you purchased [4] pass by. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ex 23:27; Jos 2:9
\u24d2 1Sm 25:37; Ps 74:2; 1Pt 2:9
[4] Or created
[3] Or silent"}, {"pk": 4029752, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 15, "verse": 17, "text": "You will bring them in and plant them
on the mountain of your possession; \u24d3
LORD, you have prepared the place
for your dwelling;
Lord, [5] your hands have established the sanctuary.
", "comment": "[5] Some Hb mss, DSS, Sam, Tg read LORD
\u24d3 Ps 44:2; 78:54"}, {"pk": 4029753, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 15, "verse": 18, "text": "The LORD will reign \u24d4 forever and ever!
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 10:16; 29:10; Is 57:15"}, {"pk": 4029754, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 15, "verse": 19, "text": "When Pharaoh\u2019s horses with his chariots and horsemen went into the sea, the LORD brought the water of the sea back over them. But the Israelites walked through the sea on dry ground."}, {"pk": 4029755, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 15, "verse": 20, "text": "Then the prophetess Miriam, \u24d5 Aaron\u2019s sister, took a tambourine in her hand, and all the women came out following her with tambourines and dancing. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Jdg 11:34; 1Sm 18:6; Ps 150:4
\u24d5 Nm 26:59; Jdg 4:4"}, {"pk": 4029756, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 15, "verse": 21, "text": "Miriam sang to them: Sing to the LORD,
for he is highly exalted;
he has thrown the horse
and its rider into the sea.
"}, {"pk": 4029757, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 15, "verse": 22, "text": "Then Moses led Israel on from the Red Sea, and they went out to the Wilderness of Shur. They journeyed for three days in the wilderness without finding water."}, {"pk": 4029758, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 15, "verse": 23, "text": "They came to Marah, but they could not drink the water at Marah because it was bitter\u2009\u2014\u2009that is why it was named Marah. [6]", "comment": "[6] = Bitter or Bitterness"}, {"pk": 4029759, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 15, "verse": 24, "text": "The people grumbled to Moses, \u201cWhat are we going to drink?\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Ex 16:2; Nm 33:8"}, {"pk": 4029760, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 15, "verse": 25, "text": "So he cried out to the LORD, and the LORD showed him a tree. When he threw it into the water, the water became drinkable. The LORD made a statute and ordinance for them at Marah, and he tested them there. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Ex 14:10; Dt 8:2,16; Jdg 2:22; 3:1,4; 2Kg 2:21; Ps 66:10"}, {"pk": 4029761, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 15, "verse": 26, "text": "He said, \u201cIf you will carefully obey the LORD your God, do what is right in his sight, pay attention to his commands, and keep all his statutes, I will not inflict any illnesses on you that I inflicted on the Egyptians. For I am the LORD who heals you.\u201d \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Ex 23:25; Dt 7:12,15; 28:27,60; Ps 103:3"}, {"pk": 4029762, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 15, "verse": 27, "text": "Then they came to Elim, where there were twelve springs and seventy date palms, and they camped there by the water."}, {"pk": 4029763, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 16, "verse": 1, "text": "The entire Israelite community departed from Elim and came to the Wilderness of Sin, which is between Elim and Sinai, on the fifteenth day of the second month after they had left the land of Egypt. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Nm 33:10-11"}, {"pk": 4029764, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 16, "verse": 2, "text": "The entire Israelite community grumbled \u24db against Moses and Aaron in the wilderness.", "comment": "\u24db Ex 15:24; 1Co 10:10"}, {"pk": 4029765, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 16, "verse": 3, "text": "The Israelites said to them, \u201cIf only we had died by the LORD\u2019s hand in the land of Egypt, when we sat by pots of meat and ate all the bread we wanted. Instead, you brought us into this wilderness to make this whole assembly die of hunger!\u201d \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Nm 11:4-5; Lm 4:9"}, {"pk": 4029766, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 16, "verse": 4, "text": "Then the LORD said to Moses, \u201cI am going to rain bread from heaven for you. The people are to go out each day and gather enough for that day. This way I will test them to see whether or not they will follow my instructions. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Dt 8:2; Jn 6:31"}, {"pk": 4029767, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 16, "verse": 5, "text": "On the sixth day, when they prepare what they bring in, it will be twice as much as they gather on other days.\u201d [1]", "comment": "[1] Lit as gathering day to day"}, {"pk": 4029768, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 16, "verse": 6, "text": "So Moses and Aaron said to all the Israelites: \u201cThis evening you will know that it was the LORD who brought you out of the land of Egypt, \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Ex 6:7; Nm 16:28-30"}, {"pk": 4029769, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 16, "verse": 7, "text": "and in the morning you will see the LORD\u2019s glory because he has heard your complaints about him. For who are we that you complain about us?\u201d \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Nm 14:27; 16:11; Is 35:2; 40:5"}, {"pk": 4029770, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 16, "verse": 8, "text": "Moses continued, \u201cThe LORD will give you meat to eat this evening and all the bread you want in the morning, for he has heard the complaints that you are raising against him. Who are we? Your complaints are not against us but against the LORD.\u201d \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 1Sm 8:7; Lk 10:16; Rm 13:2"}, {"pk": 4029771, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 16, "verse": 9, "text": "Then Moses told Aaron, \u201cSay to the entire Israelite community, \u2018Come before the LORD, for he has heard your complaints.\u2019\u201d"}, {"pk": 4029772, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 16, "verse": 10, "text": "As Aaron was speaking to the entire Israelite community, they turned toward the wilderness, and there in a cloud the LORD\u2019s glory appeared. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Ex 13:21-22; Nm 16:19; 1Kg 8:10"}, {"pk": 4029773, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 16, "verse": 11, "text": "The LORD spoke to Moses,"}, {"pk": 4029774, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 16, "verse": 12, "text": "\u201cI have heard the complaints of the Israelites. Tell them: At twilight you will eat meat, and in the morning you will eat bread until you are full. Then you will know that I am the LORD your God.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4029775, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 16, "verse": 13, "text": "So at evening quail \u24d4 came and covered the camp. In the morning there was a layer of dew all around the camp.", "comment": "\u24d4 Nm 11:9,31; Ps 78:27-28; 105:40"}, {"pk": 4029776, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 16, "verse": 14, "text": "When the layer of dew evaporated, there were fine flakes on the desert surface, as fine as frost on the ground."}, {"pk": 4029777, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 16, "verse": 15, "text": "When the Israelites saw it, they asked one another, \u201cWhat is it?\u201d because they didn\u2019t know what it was. Moses told them, \u201cIt is the bread the LORD has given you to eat. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 16:4; Jn 6:31"}, {"pk": 4029778, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 16, "verse": 16, "text": "This is what the LORD has commanded: \u2018Gather as much of it as each person needs to eat. You may take two quarts [2] per individual, according to the number of people each of you has in his tent.\u2019\u201d", "comment": "[2] Lit an omer"}, {"pk": 4029779, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 16, "verse": 17, "text": "So the Israelites did this. Some gathered a lot, some a little."}, {"pk": 4029780, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 16, "verse": 18, "text": "When they measured it by quarts, [3] the person who gathered a lot had no surplus, and the person who gathered a little had no shortage. Each gathered as much as he needed to eat. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 2Co 8:15
[3] Lit by an omer"}, {"pk": 4029781, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 16, "verse": 19, "text": "Moses said to them, \u201cNo one is to let any of it remain until morning.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4029782, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 16, "verse": 20, "text": "But they didn\u2019t listen to Moses; some people left part of it until morning, and it bred worms and stank. Therefore Moses was angry with them."}, {"pk": 4029783, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 16, "verse": 21, "text": "They gathered it every morning. Each gathered as much as he needed to eat, but when the sun grew hot, it melted."}, {"pk": 4029784, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 16, "verse": 22, "text": "On the sixth day they gathered twice as much food, four quarts [4] apiece, and all the leaders of the community came and reported this to Moses.", "comment": "[4] Lit two omers"}, {"pk": 4029785, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 16, "verse": 23, "text": "He told them, \u201cThis is what the LORD has said: \u2018Tomorrow is a day of complete rest, a holy Sabbath \u24d7 to the LORD. Bake what you want to bake, and boil what you want to boil, and set aside everything left over to be kept until morning.\u2019\u201d", "comment": "\u24d7 Gn 2:3; Ex 20:8; 31:15; 35:3; Lv 23:3"}, {"pk": 4029786, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 16, "verse": 24, "text": "So they set it aside until morning as Moses commanded, and it didn\u2019t stink or have maggots in it."}, {"pk": 4029787, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 16, "verse": 25, "text": "\u201cEat it today,\u201d Moses said, \u201cbecause today is a Sabbath to the LORD. Today you won\u2019t find any in the field."}, {"pk": 4029788, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 16, "verse": 26, "text": "For six days you will gather it, but on the seventh day, the Sabbath, there will be none.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4029789, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 16, "verse": 27, "text": "Yet on the seventh day some of the people went out to gather, but they did not find any."}, {"pk": 4029790, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 16, "verse": 28, "text": "Then the LORD said to Moses, \u201cHow long will you [5] refuse to keep my commands \u24d8 and instructions?", "comment": "[5] The Hb word for you is pl, referring to the whole nation.
\u24d8 2Kg 17:14; Ps 78:10"}, {"pk": 4029791, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 16, "verse": 29, "text": "Understand that the LORD has given you the Sabbath; therefore on the sixth day he will give you two days\u2019 worth of bread. Each of you stay where you are; no one is to leave his place on the seventh day.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4029792, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 16, "verse": 30, "text": "So the people rested on the seventh day."}, {"pk": 4029793, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 16, "verse": 31, "text": "The house of Israel named the substance manna. [6] \u24d9 It resembled coriander seed, was white, and tasted like wafers made with honey.", "comment": "[6] = what?; Ex 16:15
\u24d9 Ex 16:14; Nm 11:7; Dt 8:3"}, {"pk": 4029794, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 16, "verse": 32, "text": "Moses said, \u201cThis is what the LORD has commanded: \u2018Two quarts [7] of it are to be preserved throughout your generations, so that they may see the bread I fed you in the wilderness when I brought you out of the land of Egypt.\u2019\u201d", "comment": "[7] Lit \u2018A full omer"}, {"pk": 4029795, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 16, "verse": 33, "text": "Moses told Aaron, \u201cTake a container and put two quarts [8] of manna in it. Then place it before the LORD to be preserved throughout your generations.\u201d", "comment": "[8] Lit a full omer"}, {"pk": 4029796, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 16, "verse": 34, "text": "As the LORD commanded Moses, Aaron placed it before the testimony \u24da to be preserved.", "comment": "\u24da Ex 25:16,21; 27:21; 40:20; Nm 17:10"}, {"pk": 4029797, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 16, "verse": 35, "text": "The Israelites ate manna for forty years, until they came to an inhabited land. They ate manna until they reached the border of the land of Canaan. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Jos 5:12; Neh 9:20-21; Jn 6:31,49"}, {"pk": 4029798, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 16, "verse": 36, "text": "(They used a measure called an omer, which held two quarts. [9])", "comment": "[9] Lit (The omer is a tenth of an ephah.) \u2009"}, {"pk": 4029799, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 17, "verse": 1, "text": "The entire Israelite community left the Wilderness of Sin, moving from one place to the next according to the LORD\u2019s command. They camped at Rephidim, but there was no water for the people to drink. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Ex 16:1; Nm 33:12,14"}, {"pk": 4029800, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 17, "verse": 2, "text": "So the people complained to Moses, \u201cGive us water to drink.\u201d \u201cWhy are you complaining to me?\u201d Moses replied to them. \u201cWhy are you testing \u24dd the LORD?\u201d", "comment": "\u24dd Nm 20:3; Dt 6:16; Ps 78:18,41; 1Co 10:9"}, {"pk": 4029801, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 17, "verse": 3, "text": "But the people thirsted there for water and grumbled against Moses. They said, \u201cWhy did you ever bring us up from Egypt to kill us and our children and our livestock with thirst?\u201d \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Ex 15:24; 16:2,7-8; Nm 14:2,27,29,36; 16:11"}, {"pk": 4029802, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 17, "verse": 4, "text": "Then Moses cried out to the LORD, \u201cWhat should I do with these people? In a little while they will stone me!\u201d \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Nm 14:10; 1Sm 30:6; Jn 8:59; 10:31"}, {"pk": 4029803, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 17, "verse": 5, "text": "The LORD answered Moses, \u201cGo on ahead of the people and take some of the elders of Israel with you. Take the staff you struck the Nile with in your hand and go."}, {"pk": 4029804, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 17, "verse": 6, "text": "I am going to stand there in front of you on the rock at Horeb; when you hit the rock, water \u24d2 will come out of it and the people will drink.\u201d Moses did this in the sight of the elders of Israel.", "comment": "\u24d2 Ex 20:10-11; Ps 114:8; 1Co 10:9"}, {"pk": 4029805, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 17, "verse": 7, "text": "He named the place Massah [1] and Meribah [2] \u24d3 because the Israelites complained, and because they tested the LORD, saying, \u201cIs the LORD among us or not?\u201d", "comment": "[1] = Testing
\u24d3 Nm 20:13,24; Ps 81:7; 95:8
[2] = Quarreling"}, {"pk": 4029806, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 17, "verse": 8, "text": "At Rephidim, Amalek [3] \u24d4 came and fought against Israel.", "comment": "\u24d4 Gn 36:12; Nm 13:29; 24:20; Dt 25:17; Jdg 3:13; 6:3; 10:12; 1Sm 14:48
[3] A semi-nomadic people descended from Amalek, a grandson of Esau; Gn 36:12"}, {"pk": 4029807, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 17, "verse": 9, "text": "Moses said to Joshua, \u24d5 \u201cSelect some men for us and go fight against Amalek. Tomorrow I will stand on the hilltop with God\u2019s staff in my hand.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 24:13; 32:17; 33:11; Ac 7:45"}, {"pk": 4029808, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 17, "verse": 10, "text": "Joshua did as Moses had told him, and fought against Amalek, while Moses, Aaron, and Hur went up to the top of the hill."}, {"pk": 4029809, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 17, "verse": 11, "text": "While Moses held up his hand, [4] Israel prevailed, but whenever he put his hand [5] down, Amalek prevailed. \u24d6", "comment": "[5] Sam, LXX, Syr, Tg, Vg read hands
[4] Sam, LXX, Syr, Tg, Vg read hands
\u24d6 Ex 24:14; Jms 5:16"}, {"pk": 4029810, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 17, "verse": 12, "text": "When Moses\u2019s hands grew heavy, they took a stone and put it under him, and he sat down on it. Then Aaron and Hur supported his hands, one on one side and one on the other so that his hands remained steady until the sun went down."}, {"pk": 4029811, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 17, "verse": 13, "text": "So Joshua defeated Amalek and his army [6] with the sword.", "comment": "[6] Or people"}, {"pk": 4029812, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 17, "verse": 14, "text": "The LORD then said to Moses, \u201cWrite this down on a scroll as a reminder and recite it to Joshua: I will completely blot out the memory of Amalek under heaven.\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Ex 34:27; Dt 25:17-19; 1Sm 15:3"}, {"pk": 4029813, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 17, "verse": 15, "text": "And Moses built an altar \u24d8 and named it, \u201cThe LORD Is My Banner.\u201d [7]", "comment": "\u24d8 Ex 20:24-26; 24:4; Jdg 6:24
[7] = Yahweh-nissi"}, {"pk": 4029814, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 17, "verse": 16, "text": "He said, \u201cIndeed, my hand is lifted up toward [8] the LORD\u2019s throne. The LORD will be at war with Amalek from generation to generation.\u201d", "comment": "[8] Or hand was on, or hand was against; Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4029815, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 18, "verse": 1, "text": "Moses\u2019s father-in-law Jethro, the priest of Midian, \u24d9 heard about everything that God had done for Moses and for God\u2019s people Israel when the LORD brought Israel out of Egypt.", "comment": "\u24d9 Ex 2:16,18; 3:1"}, {"pk": 4029816, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 18, "verse": 2, "text": "Now Jethro, Moses\u2019s father-in-law, had taken in Zipporah, \u24da Moses\u2019s wife, after he had sent her back,", "comment": "\u24da Ex 2:21; 4:25"}, {"pk": 4029817, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 18, "verse": 3, "text": "along with her two sons, one of whom was named Gershom [1] (because Moses had said, \u201cI have been a resident alien in a foreign land\u201d) \u24db", "comment": "[1] In Hb the name Gershom sounds like the phrase \u201ca stranger there.\u201d
\u24db Ex 2:22; 4:20; Ac 7:29"}, {"pk": 4029818, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 18, "verse": 4, "text": "and the other Eliezer (because he had said, \u201cThe God of my father was my helper and rescued me from Pharaoh\u2019s sword\u201d). [2]", "comment": "[2] = My God Is Help"}, {"pk": 4029819, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 18, "verse": 5, "text": "Moses\u2019s father-in-law Jethro, along with Moses\u2019s wife and sons, came to him in the wilderness where he was camped at the mountain of God. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Ex 3:1; 1Ch 23:15"}, {"pk": 4029820, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 18, "verse": 6, "text": "He sent word to Moses, \u201cI, your father-in-law Jethro, am coming to you with your wife and her two sons.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4029821, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 18, "verse": 7, "text": "So Moses went out to meet his father-in-law, bowed down, \u24dd and then kissed him. They asked each other how they had been [3] and went into the tent.", "comment": "[3] Lit other about well-being
\u24dd Gn 29:13; Ex 18:2"}, {"pk": 4029822, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 18, "verse": 8, "text": "Moses recounted to his father-in-law all that the LORD had done to Pharaoh and the Egyptians for Israel\u2019s sake, all the hardships that confronted them on the way, and how the LORD rescued them. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Ex 15:6,16; Ps 81:7"}, {"pk": 4029823, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 18, "verse": 9, "text": "Jethro rejoiced over all the good things the LORD had done for Israel when he rescued them from the power of the Egyptians."}, {"pk": 4029824, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 18, "verse": 10, "text": "\u201cBlessed be the LORD,\u201d \u24d1 Jethro exclaimed, \u201cwho rescued you from the power of Egypt and from the power of Pharaoh. He has rescued the people from under the power of Egypt!", "comment": "\u24d1 Gn 14:20; 2Sm 18:28"}, {"pk": 4029825, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 18, "verse": 11, "text": "Now I know that the LORD is greater than all gods, because he did wonders when the Egyptians acted arrogantly against Israel.\u201d [4] \u24d2", "comment": "[4] Hb obscure
\u24d2 2Ch 2:5; Lk 1:51"}, {"pk": 4029826, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 18, "verse": 12, "text": "Then Jethro, Moses\u2019s father-in-law, brought a burnt offering and sacrifices to God, and Aaron came with all the elders of Israel to eat a meal with Moses\u2019s father-in-law in God\u2019s presence."}, {"pk": 4029827, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 18, "verse": 13, "text": "The next day Moses sat down to judge the people, and they stood around Moses from morning until evening."}, {"pk": 4029828, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 18, "verse": 14, "text": "When Moses\u2019s father-in-law saw everything he was doing for them he asked, \u201cWhat is this thing you\u2019re doing for the people? Why are you alone sitting as judge, while all the people stand around you from morning until evening?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4029829, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 18, "verse": 15, "text": "Moses replied to his father-in-law, \u201cBecause the people come to me to inquire of God."}, {"pk": 4029830, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 18, "verse": 16, "text": "Whenever they have a dispute, it comes to me, and I make a decision between one man and another. I teach them God\u2019s statutes and laws.\u201d \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Ex 24:14; Lv 24:12; Nm 15:34; Dt 17:8"}, {"pk": 4029831, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 18, "verse": 17, "text": "\u201cWhat you\u2019re doing is not good,\u201d Moses\u2019s father-in-law said to him."}, {"pk": 4029832, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 18, "verse": 18, "text": "\u201cYou will certainly wear out both yourself and these people who are with you, because the task is too heavy for you. You can\u2019t do it alone. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Ex 3:12; 4:16; Nm 27:5"}, {"pk": 4029833, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 18, "verse": 19, "text": "Now listen to me; I will give you some advice, and God be with you. You be the one to represent the people before God and bring their cases to him."}, {"pk": 4029834, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 18, "verse": 20, "text": "Instruct them about the statutes and laws, and teach them the way to live and what they must do. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Dt 1:18; 5:1; Ps 143:8"}, {"pk": 4029835, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 18, "verse": 21, "text": "But you should select from all the people able men, God-fearing, trustworthy, and hating dishonest profit. \u24d6 Place them over the people as commanders of thousands, hundreds, fifties, and tens. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 Ex 18:8; Dt 16:19; Ac 6:3
\u24d7 Dt 1:15; 2Ch 19:5-10"}, {"pk": 4029836, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 18, "verse": 22, "text": "They should judge the people at all times. Then they can bring you every major case but judge every minor case themselves. In this way you will lighten your load, [5] and they will bear it with you. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Lv 24:11; Nm 11:17; Dt 1:17
[5] Lit lighten from on you"}, {"pk": 4029837, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 18, "verse": 23, "text": "If you do this, and God so directs you, you will be able to endure, and also all these people will be able to go home satisfied.\u201d [6]", "comment": "[6] Lit go to their place in peace"}, {"pk": 4029838, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 18, "verse": 24, "text": "Moses listened to his father-in-law and did everything he said."}, {"pk": 4029839, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 18, "verse": 25, "text": "So Moses chose able men from all Israel and made them leaders over the people as commanders of thousands, hundreds, fifties, and tens."}, {"pk": 4029840, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 18, "verse": 26, "text": "They judged the people at all times; they would bring the hard cases to Moses, but they would judge every minor case themselves."}, {"pk": 4029841, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 18, "verse": 27, "text": "Moses let his father-in-law go, and he journeyed to his own land. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Ex 18:22; Nm 10:29-30; Dt 1:15"}, {"pk": 4029842, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 19, "verse": 1, "text": "In the third month from the very day the Israelites left the land of Egypt, they came to the Sinai Wilderness."}, {"pk": 4029843, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 19, "verse": 2, "text": "They traveled from Rephidim, came to the Sinai Wilderness, and camped in the wilderness. Israel camped there in front of the mountain. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Ex 3:1; 17:1,8"}, {"pk": 4029844, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 19, "verse": 3, "text": "Moses went up the mountain to God, and the LORD called \u24db to him from the mountain: \u201cThis is what you must say to the house of Jacob and explain to the Israelites:", "comment": "\u24db Ex 3:4; Ac 7:38"}, {"pk": 4029845, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 19, "verse": 4, "text": "\u2018You have seen what I did to the Egyptians and how I carried you on eagles\u2019 wings and brought you to myself. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Dt 29:2; Is 63:9"}, {"pk": 4029846, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 19, "verse": 5, "text": "Now if you will carefully listen to me and keep my covenant, \u24dd you will be my own possession \u24d0 out of all the peoples, although the whole earth is mine,", "comment": "\u24dd Ex 15:26; Dt 5:2
\u24d0 Dt 7:6; 14:2; 26:18; Ps 135:4; Ti 2:14"}, {"pk": 4029847, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 19, "verse": 6, "text": "and you will be my kingdom of priests and my holy nation.\u2019 \u24d1 These are the words that you are to say to the Israelites.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d1 Dt 26:19; Is 62:12; 1Pt 2:5,9"}, {"pk": 4029848, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 19, "verse": 7, "text": "After Moses came back, he summoned the elders of the people and set before them all these words that the LORD had commanded him."}, {"pk": 4029849, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 19, "verse": 8, "text": "Then all the people responded together, \u201cWe will do all that the LORD has spoken.\u201d \u24d2 So Moses brought the people\u2019s words back to the LORD.", "comment": "\u24d2 Ex 24:3,7; Dt 5:27"}, {"pk": 4029850, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 19, "verse": 9, "text": "The LORD said to Moses, \u201cI am going to come to you in a dense cloud, \u24d3 so that the people will hear when I speak \u24d4 with you and will always believe you.\u201d Moses reported the people\u2019s words to the LORD,", "comment": "\u24d3 Ex 24:15-16; Mt 17:5
\u24d4 Dt 4:12,36; Jn 12:29"}, {"pk": 4029851, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 19, "verse": 10, "text": "and the LORD told Moses, \u201cGo to the people and consecrate them today and tomorrow. They must wash their clothes \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Gn 35:2; Lv 11:44-45; Heb 10:22"}, {"pk": 4029852, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 19, "verse": 11, "text": "and be prepared by the third day, for on the third day the LORD will come down on Mount Sinai in the sight of all the people. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Ex 19:16; 34:5"}, {"pk": 4029853, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 19, "verse": 12, "text": "Put boundaries for the people all around the mountain and say: Be careful that you don\u2019t go up on the mountain or touch its base. Anyone who touches the mountain must be put to death. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Heb 12:20"}, {"pk": 4029854, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 19, "verse": 13, "text": "No hand may touch him; [1] instead he will be stoned or shot with arrows and not live, whether animal or human. When the ram\u2019s horn sounds a long blast, they may go up the mountain.\u201d", "comment": "[1] Or it"}, {"pk": 4029855, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 19, "verse": 14, "text": "Then Moses came down from the mountain to the people and consecrated them, and they washed their clothes."}, {"pk": 4029856, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 19, "verse": 15, "text": "He said to the people, \u201cBe prepared by the third day. Do not have sexual relations with women.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4029857, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 19, "verse": 16, "text": "On the third day, when morning came, there was thunder and lightning, a thick cloud on the mountain, and a very loud trumpet sound, so that all the people in the camp shuddered."}, {"pk": 4029858, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 19, "verse": 17, "text": "Then Moses brought the people out of the camp to meet God, and they stood at the foot of the mountain."}, {"pk": 4029859, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 19, "verse": 18, "text": "Mount Sinai was completely enveloped in smoke because the LORD came down on it in fire. \u24d8 Its smoke went up like the smoke of a furnace, \u24d9 and the whole mountain shook violently. \u24da", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 144:5; Rv 15:8
\u24d8 Ex 3:2; 24:17; Dt 4:11; 2Ch 7:1
\u24da Jdg 5:5; Ps 68:7; Jr 4:24; Heb 12:26"}, {"pk": 4029860, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 19, "verse": 19, "text": "As the sound of the trumpet grew louder and louder, Moses spoke and God answered him in the thunder. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Neh 9:13; Ps 81:7"}, {"pk": 4029861, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 19, "verse": 20, "text": "The LORD came down on Mount Sinai at the top of the mountain. Then the LORD summoned Moses to the top of the mountain, and he went up."}, {"pk": 4029862, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 19, "verse": 21, "text": "The LORD directed Moses, \u201cGo down and warn the people not to break through to see the LORD; otherwise many of them will die. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Ex 3:5; 1Sm 6:19"}, {"pk": 4029863, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 19, "verse": 22, "text": "Even the priests who come near the LORD must consecrate themselves, or the LORD will break out in anger against them.\u201d \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Lv 10:3; 2Sm 6:7-8"}, {"pk": 4029864, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 19, "verse": 23, "text": "Moses responded to the LORD, \u201cThe people cannot come up Mount Sinai, since you warned us: Put a boundary around the mountain and consecrate it.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4029865, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 19, "verse": 24, "text": "And the LORD replied to him, \u201cGo down and come back with Aaron. But the priests and the people must not break through to come up to the LORD, or he will break out in anger against them.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4029866, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 19, "verse": 25, "text": "So Moses went down to the people and told them."}, {"pk": 4029867, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 20, "verse": 1, "text": "Then God spoke all these words:"}, {"pk": 4029868, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 20, "verse": 2, "text": "I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the place of slavery. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ex 13:3; Hs 13:4"}, {"pk": 4029869, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 20, "verse": 3, "text": "Do not have other gods besides me. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Dt 6:14; Jr 35:15"}, {"pk": 4029870, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 20, "verse": 4, "text": "Do not make an idol \u24d2 for yourself, whether in the shape of anything in the heavens above or on the earth below or in the waters under the earth.
", "comment": "\u24d2 Lv 26:1; Dt 27:15"}, {"pk": 4029871, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 20, "verse": 5, "text": "Do not bow in worship to them, and do not serve them; for I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God, \u24d3 punishing the children for the fathers\u2019 iniquity, to the third and fourth generations \u24d4 of those who hate me,
", "comment": "\u24d4 Nm 14:18; Ps 79:8; Jr 32:18
\u24d3 Ex 34:14; Dt 4:24; Is 44:15,19"}, {"pk": 4029872, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 20, "verse": 6, "text": "but showing faithful love to a thousand generations of those who love me and keep my commands. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Dt 7:9"}, {"pk": 4029873, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 20, "verse": 7, "text": "Do not misuse the name of the LORD your God, because the LORD will not leave anyone unpunished who misuses his name. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Lv 19:12; Mt 5:33"}, {"pk": 4029874, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 20, "verse": 8, "text": "Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy: \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ex 31:13-16; Lv 26:2"}, {"pk": 4029875, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 20, "verse": 9, "text": "You are to labor six days and do all your work, \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ex 34:21; Lk 13:14"}, {"pk": 4029876, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 20, "verse": 10, "text": "but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the LORD your God. You must not do any work\u2009\u2014\u2009you, your son or daughter, your male or female servant, your livestock, or the resident alien who is within your city gates. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Gn 2:2-3; Neh 13:16-19"}, {"pk": 4029877, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 20, "verse": 11, "text": "For the LORD made the heavens and the earth, the sea, and everything in them in six days; then he rested on the seventh day. Therefore the LORD blessed the Sabbath day and declared it holy.
"}, {"pk": 4029878, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 20, "verse": 12, "text": "Honor your father and your mother \u24da so that you may have a long life in the land that the LORD your God is giving you.
", "comment": "\u24da Lv 19:3; Mt 15:4; Mk 7:10; Lk 18:20; Eph 6:2"}, {"pk": 4029879, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 20, "verse": 13, "text": "Do not murder. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Mt 5:21; Rm 13:9"}, {"pk": 4029880, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 20, "verse": 14, "text": "Do not commit adultery. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Dt 5:18; Mt 5:27"}, {"pk": 4029881, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 20, "verse": 15, "text": "Do not steal. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Lv 19:11; Mt 19:18"}, {"pk": 4029882, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 20, "verse": 16, "text": "Do not give false testimony against your neighbor. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ex 23:1"}, {"pk": 4029883, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 20, "verse": 17, "text": "Do not covet your neighbor\u2019s house. Do not covet your neighbor\u2019s wife, his male or female servant, his ox or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbor. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Dt 5:21; Mt 5:28; Lk 12:15; Rm 7:7; 13:9; Eph 5:3,5; Heb 13:5"}, {"pk": 4029884, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 20, "verse": 18, "text": "All the people witnessed [1] the thunder and lightning, the sound of the trumpet, and the mountain surrounded by smoke. When the people saw it [2] they trembled and stood at a distance. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Ex 19:18; Heb 12:18
[1] Lit saw
[2] Sam, LXX, Syr, Tg, Vg read smoke. The people (or they) were afraid,"}, {"pk": 4029885, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 20, "verse": 19, "text": "\u201cYou speak to us, and we will listen,\u201d they said to Moses, \u201cbut don\u2019t let God speak to us, or we will die.\u201d \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Dt 5:25,27; Gl 3:19"}, {"pk": 4029886, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 20, "verse": 20, "text": "Moses responded to the people, \u201cDon\u2019t be afraid, for God has come to test you, so that you will fear him and will not [3] sin.\u201d \u24d4", "comment": "[3] Lit that the fear of him may be in you, and you do not
\u24d4 Dt 13:3; Pr 16:6; Is 8:13"}, {"pk": 4029887, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 20, "verse": 21, "text": "And the people remained standing at a distance as Moses approached the total darkness where God was. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 19:16; Dt 5:22"}, {"pk": 4029888, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 20, "verse": 22, "text": "Then the LORD told Moses, \u201cThis is what you are to say to the Israelites: You have seen that I have spoken to you from heaven. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Dt 4:36; Neh 9:13"}, {"pk": 4029889, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 20, "verse": 23, "text": "Do not make gods of silver to rival me; do not make gods of gold for yourselves. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Ex 20:3; 32:4"}, {"pk": 4029890, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 20, "verse": 24, "text": "\u201cMake an earthen altar for me, and sacrifice on it your burnt offerings and fellowship offerings, your flocks and herds. I will come to you and bless you in every place where I cause my name to be remembered. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Gn 12:2; Dt 12:5; 16:6,11; 1Kg 9:3; 2Ch 6:6"}, {"pk": 4029891, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 20, "verse": 25, "text": "If you make a stone altar for me, do not build it out of cut stones. If you use your chisel on it, you will defile it. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Dt 27:5-6; Jos 8:31"}, {"pk": 4029892, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 20, "verse": 26, "text": "Do not go up to my altar on steps, so that your nakedness is not exposed on it."}, {"pk": 4029893, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 21, "verse": 1, "text": "\u201cThese are the ordinances that you are to set before them:"}, {"pk": 4029894, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 21, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cWhen you buy a Hebrew slave, he is to serve for six years; then in the seventh he is to leave as a free man [1] without paying anything. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Dt 4:14; Jr 34:14
[1] Lit to go forth"}, {"pk": 4029895, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 21, "verse": 3, "text": "If he arrives alone, he is to leave alone; if he arrives with [2] a wife, his wife is to leave with him.", "comment": "[2] Lit he is the husband of"}, {"pk": 4029896, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 21, "verse": 4, "text": "If his master gives him a wife and she bears him sons or daughters, the wife and her children belong to her master, and the man must leave alone."}, {"pk": 4029897, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 21, "verse": 5, "text": "\u201cBut if the slave declares, \u2018I love my master, my wife, and my children; I do not want to leave as a free man,\u2019 \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Dt 15:16-17"}, {"pk": 4029898, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 21, "verse": 6, "text": "his master is to bring him to the judges [3] and then bring him to the door or doorpost. His master will pierce his ear with an awl, and he will serve his master for life.", "comment": "[3] Or to God; that is, to his sanctuary or court"}, {"pk": 4029899, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 21, "verse": 7, "text": "\u201cWhen a man sells his daughter as a concubine, [4] she is not to leave as the male slaves do. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Neh 5:5
[4] Or servant"}, {"pk": 4029900, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 21, "verse": 8, "text": "If she is displeasing to her master, who chose her for himself, then he must let her be redeemed. He has no right to sell her to foreigners because he has acted treacherously toward her."}, {"pk": 4029901, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 21, "verse": 9, "text": "Or if he chooses her for his son, he must deal with her according to the customary treatment of daughters."}, {"pk": 4029902, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 21, "verse": 10, "text": "If he takes an additional wife, he must not reduce the food, clothing, or marital rights of the first wife. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd 1Co 7:5"}, {"pk": 4029903, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 21, "verse": 11, "text": "And if he does not do these three things for her, she may leave free of charge, without any payment. [5]", "comment": "[5] She doesn\u2019t have to pay any redemption price."}, {"pk": 4029904, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 21, "verse": 12, "text": "\u201cWhoever strikes a person so that he dies must be put to death. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Gn 9:6; Mt 26:52"}, {"pk": 4029905, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 21, "verse": 13, "text": "But if he did not intend any harm, [6] and yet God allowed it to happen, I will appoint a place for you where he may flee. \u24d1", "comment": "[6] Lit he was not lying in wait
\u24d1 Nm 35:11,22-25; Dt 19:2-5; Jos 20:2-9; 1Sm 24:4,10,18"}, {"pk": 4029906, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 21, "verse": 14, "text": "If a person schemes and willfully [7] acts against his neighbor to murder him, you must take him from my altar to be put to death. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Dt 19:11-12; 1Kg 2:28-34
[7] Or maliciously"}, {"pk": 4029907, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 21, "verse": 15, "text": "\u201cWhoever strikes his father or his mother must be put to death."}, {"pk": 4029908, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 21, "verse": 16, "text": "\u201cWhoever kidnaps a person must be put to death, whether he sells him or the person is found in his possession. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Gn 37:28; Ex 22:4; Dt 24:7"}, {"pk": 4029909, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 21, "verse": 17, "text": "\u201cWhoever curses his father or his mother must be put to death. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Lv 20:9; Mt 15:4; Mk 7:10"}, {"pk": 4029910, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 21, "verse": 18, "text": "\u201cWhen men quarrel and one strikes the other with a stone or his fist, and the injured man does not die but is confined to bed,"}, {"pk": 4029911, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 21, "verse": 19, "text": "if he can later get up and walk around outside leaning on his staff, then the one who struck him will be exempt from punishment. Nevertheless, he must pay for his lost work time [8] and provide for his complete recovery.", "comment": "[8] Lit his inactivity"}, {"pk": 4029912, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 21, "verse": 20, "text": "\u201cWhen a man strikes his male or female slave with a rod, and the slave dies under his abuse, [9] the owner must be punished. [10]", "comment": "[9] Lit hand
[10] Or must suffer vengeance"}, {"pk": 4029913, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 21, "verse": 21, "text": "However, if the slave can stand up after a day or two, the owner should not be punished [11] because he is his owner\u2019s property. [12] \u24d5", "comment": "[12] Lit silver
[11] Or not suffer vengeance
\u24d5 Lv 25:44-46"}, {"pk": 4029914, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 21, "verse": 22, "text": "\u201cWhen men get in a fight and hit a pregnant woman so that her children are born prematurely but there is no injury, the one who hit her must be fined as the woman\u2019s husband demands \u24d6 from him, and he must pay according to judicial assessment.", "comment": "\u24d6 Ex 21:30; Dt 22:18-19"}, {"pk": 4029915, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 21, "verse": 23, "text": "If there is an injury, then you must give life for life,"}, {"pk": 4029916, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 21, "verse": 24, "text": "eye for eye, tooth for tooth, \u24d7 hand for hand, foot for foot,", "comment": "\u24d7 Lv 24:20; Dt 19:21; Mt 5:38"}, {"pk": 4029917, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 21, "verse": 25, "text": "burn for burn, bruise for bruise, wound for wound."}, {"pk": 4029918, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 21, "verse": 26, "text": "\u201cWhen a man strikes the eye of his male or female slave and destroys it, he must let the slave go free in compensation for his eye."}, {"pk": 4029919, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 21, "verse": 27, "text": "If he knocks out the tooth of his male or female slave, he must let the slave go free in compensation for his tooth."}, {"pk": 4029920, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 21, "verse": 28, "text": "\u201cWhen an ox [13] gores a man or a woman to death, the ox must be stoned, \u24d8 and its meat may not be eaten, but the ox\u2019s owner is innocent.", "comment": "\u24d8 Gn 9:5
[13] Or a bull, or a steer"}, {"pk": 4029921, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 21, "verse": 29, "text": "However, if the ox was in the habit of goring, and its owner has been warned yet does not restrain it, and it kills a man or a woman, the ox must be stoned, and its owner must also be put to death."}, {"pk": 4029922, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 21, "verse": 30, "text": "If instead a ransom \u24d9 is demanded of him, he can pay a redemption price for his life in the full amount demanded from him.", "comment": "\u24d9 Nm 35:31"}, {"pk": 4029923, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 21, "verse": 31, "text": "If it gores a son or a daughter, he is to be dealt with according to this same law."}, {"pk": 4029924, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 21, "verse": 32, "text": "If the ox gores a male or female slave, he must give thirty shekels \u24da of silver [14] to the slave\u2019s master, and the ox must be stoned.", "comment": "\u24da Zch 11:12; Mt 26:15; 27:3,9
[14] About one pound of silver"}, {"pk": 4029925, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 21, "verse": 33, "text": "\u201cWhen a man uncovers a pit or digs a pit, and does not cover it, and an ox or a donkey falls into it,"}, {"pk": 4029926, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 21, "verse": 34, "text": "the owner of the pit must give compensation; he must pay to its owner, but the dead animal will become his."}, {"pk": 4029927, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 21, "verse": 35, "text": "\u201cWhen a man\u2019s ox injures his neighbor\u2019s ox and it dies, they must sell the live ox and divide its proceeds; they must also divide the dead animal."}, {"pk": 4029928, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 21, "verse": 36, "text": "If, however, it is known that the ox was in the habit of goring, yet its owner has not restrained it, he must compensate fully, ox for ox; the dead animal will become his."}, {"pk": 4029929, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 22, "verse": 1, "text": "\u201cWhen a man steals an ox or a sheep and butchers it or sells it, he must repay \u24db five cattle for the ox or four sheep for the sheep.", "comment": "\u24db 2Sm 12:6; Pr 6:31; Lk 19:8"}, {"pk": 4029930, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 22, "verse": 2, "text": "If a thief is caught in the act of breaking in, and he is beaten to death, no one is guilty of bloodshed. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Nm 35:27; Mt 24:43"}, {"pk": 4029931, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 22, "verse": 3, "text": "But if this happens after sunrise, the householder is guilty of bloodshed. A thief must make full restitution. If he is unable, he is to be sold because of his theft. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Ex 21:2,16"}, {"pk": 4029932, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 22, "verse": 4, "text": "If what was stolen\u2009\u2014\u2009whether ox, donkey, or sheep\u2009\u2014\u2009is actually found alive in his possession, he must repay double."}, {"pk": 4029933, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 22, "verse": 5, "text": "\u201cWhen a man lets a field or vineyard be grazed in, and then allows his animals to go and graze in someone else\u2019s field, he must repay [1] with the best of his own field or vineyard.", "comment": "[1] LXX adds from his field according to its produce. But if someone lets his animals graze an entire field, he must repay; DSS, Sam also support this reading."}, {"pk": 4029934, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 22, "verse": 6, "text": "\u201cWhen a fire gets out of control, spreads to thornbushes, and consumes stacks of cut grain, standing grain, or a field, the one who started the fire must make full restitution for what was burned."}, {"pk": 4029935, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 22, "verse": 7, "text": "\u201cWhen a man gives his neighbor valuables [2] or goods to keep, but they are stolen from that person\u2019s house, the thief, if caught, must repay double.", "comment": "[2] Lit silver"}, {"pk": 4029936, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 22, "verse": 8, "text": "If the thief is not caught, the owner of the house must present himself to the judges [3] to determine [4] whether or not he has taken his neighbor\u2019s property. \u24d0", "comment": "[4] LXX, Tg, Vg read swear
[3] Or to God
\u24d0 Dt 17:8-9"}, {"pk": 4029937, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 22, "verse": 9, "text": "In any case of wrongdoing involving an ox, a donkey, a sheep, a garment, or anything else lost, and someone claims, \u2018That\u2019s mine,\u2019 [5] the case between the two parties is to come before the judges. [6] The one the judges condemn [7] must repay double to his neighbor.", "comment": "[7] Or one whom God condemns
[5] Lit That is it
[6] Or before God"}, {"pk": 4029938, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 22, "verse": 10, "text": "\u201cWhen a man gives his neighbor a donkey, an ox, a sheep, or any other animal to care for, but it dies, is injured, or is stolen, while no one is watching,"}, {"pk": 4029939, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 22, "verse": 11, "text": "there must be an oath before the LORD between the two of them to determine whether or not he has taken his neighbor\u2019s property. Its owner must accept the oath, and the other man does not have to make restitution."}, {"pk": 4029940, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 22, "verse": 12, "text": "But if, in fact, the animal was stolen from his custody, he must make restitution to its owner. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Gn 31:39; Heb 6:16"}, {"pk": 4029941, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 22, "verse": 13, "text": "If it was actually torn apart by a wild animal, he is to bring it as evidence; he does not have to make restitution for the torn carcass."}, {"pk": 4029942, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 22, "verse": 14, "text": "\u201cWhen a man borrows an animal from his neighbor, and it is injured or dies while its owner is not there with it, the man must make full restitution."}, {"pk": 4029943, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 22, "verse": 15, "text": "If its owner is there with it, the man does not have to make restitution. If it was rented, the loss is covered by [8] its rental price.", "comment": "[8] Lit rented, it comes with"}, {"pk": 4029944, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 22, "verse": 16, "text": "\u201cIf a man seduces a virgin who is not engaged, and he sleeps with her, he must certainly pay the bridal price for her to be his wife."}, {"pk": 4029945, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 22, "verse": 17, "text": "If her father absolutely refuses to give her to him, he must pay an amount in silver equal to the bridal price for virgins. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Gn 34:12; Dt 22:28-29"}, {"pk": 4029946, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 22, "verse": 18, "text": "\u201cDo not allow a sorceress \u24d3 to live.", "comment": "\u24d3 Lv 20:27; Dt 18:11; 1Sm 28:3"}, {"pk": 4029947, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 22, "verse": 19, "text": "\u201cWhoever has sexual intercourse with an animal \u24d4 must be put to death.", "comment": "\u24d4 Lv 18:23; 20:15; Dt 27:21"}, {"pk": 4029948, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 22, "verse": 20, "text": "\u201cWhoever sacrifices to any gods, except the LORD alone, is to be set apart for destruction. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Dt 17:2-5"}, {"pk": 4029949, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 22, "verse": 21, "text": "\u201cYou must not exploit a resident alien \u24d6 or oppress him, since you were resident aliens in the land of Egypt.", "comment": "\u24d6 Lv 19:33; Dt 10:19"}, {"pk": 4029950, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 22, "verse": 22, "text": "\u201cYou must not mistreat any widow or fatherless child. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Dt 24:17; Jms 1:27"}, {"pk": 4029951, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 22, "verse": 23, "text": "If you do mistreat them, they will no doubt cry to me, and I will certainly hear their cry. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 18:6; Lk 18:7"}, {"pk": 4029952, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 22, "verse": 24, "text": "My anger will burn, and I will kill you with the sword; then your wives will be widows and your children fatherless. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 69:4; 109:9"}, {"pk": 4029953, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 22, "verse": 25, "text": "\u201cIf you lend silver to my people, to the poor person among you, you must not be like a creditor to him; you must not charge him interest. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Lv 25:36-37; Dt 23:20; Ps 15:5"}, {"pk": 4029954, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 22, "verse": 26, "text": "\u201cIf you ever take your neighbor\u2019s cloak as collateral, return it to him before sunset."}, {"pk": 4029955, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 22, "verse": 27, "text": "For it is his only covering; it is the clothing for his body. [9] What will he sleep in? And if he cries out to me, I will listen because I am gracious. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Ex 34:6; Dt 24:6
[9] Lit skin"}, {"pk": 4029956, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 22, "verse": 28, "text": "\u201cYou must not blaspheme God [10] or curse a leader among your people. \u24dc", "comment": "[10] Or judges
\u24dc Ec 10:20; Ac 23:5"}, {"pk": 4029957, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 22, "verse": 29, "text": "\u201cYou must not hold back offerings \u24dd from your harvest or your vats. Give me the firstborn of your sons.", "comment": "\u24dd Ex 13:2; 23:16"}, {"pk": 4029958, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 22, "verse": 30, "text": "Do the same with your cattle and your flock. Let them stay with their mothers for seven days, but on the eighth day you are to give them to me. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Lv 22:27; Dt 15:19"}, {"pk": 4029959, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 22, "verse": 31, "text": "\u201cBe my holy people. You must not eat the meat of a mauled animal \u24d1 found in the field; throw it to the dogs.", "comment": "\u24d1 Ex 19:2; Ezk 4:14"}, {"pk": 4029960, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 23, "verse": 1, "text": "\u201cYou must not spread a false report. Do not join [1] the wicked to be a malicious witness. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 35:11; 101:5; Ac 6:11
[1] Lit join hands with"}, {"pk": 4029961, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 23, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cYou must not follow a crowd in wrongdoing. Do not testify in a lawsuit and go along with a crowd to pervert justice. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Dt 16:19; 24:17; 27:19"}, {"pk": 4029962, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 23, "verse": 3, "text": "Do not show favoritism to a poor person in his lawsuit."}, {"pk": 4029963, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 23, "verse": 4, "text": "\u201cIf you come across your enemy\u2019s stray ox or donkey, you must return it to him."}, {"pk": 4029964, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 23, "verse": 5, "text": "\u201cIf you see the donkey of someone who hates you lying helpless under its load, and you want to refrain from helping it, you must help with it. [2] \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Dt 22:1,4; Rm 12:20
[2] Or load, you must refrain from leaving it to him; you must set it free with him"}, {"pk": 4029965, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 23, "verse": 6, "text": "\u201cYou must not deny justice to a poor person among you in his lawsuit."}, {"pk": 4029966, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 23, "verse": 7, "text": "Stay far away from a false accusation. Do not kill the innocent and the just, because I will not justify the guilty. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Ec 5:8; Eph 4:25"}, {"pk": 4029967, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 23, "verse": 8, "text": "You must not take a bribe, \u24d6 for a bribe blinds the clear-sighted and corrupts the words [3] of the righteous.", "comment": "[3] Or and subverts the cause
\u24d6 Dt 10:17; 16:19; Pr 15:27"}, {"pk": 4029968, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 23, "verse": 9, "text": "You must not oppress a resident alien; \u24d7 you yourselves know how it feels to be a resident alien because you were resident aliens in the land of Egypt.", "comment": "\u24d7 Ex 22:21"}, {"pk": 4029969, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 23, "verse": 10, "text": "\u201cSow your land for six years and gather its produce. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Lv 25:3-4"}, {"pk": 4029970, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 23, "verse": 11, "text": "But during the seventh year you are to let it rest and leave it uncultivated, so that the poor among your people may eat from it and the wild animals may consume what they leave. Do the same with your vineyard and your olive grove."}, {"pk": 4029971, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 23, "verse": 12, "text": "\u201cDo your work \u24d9 for six days but rest on the seventh day so that your ox and your donkey may rest, and the son of your female slave as well as the resident alien may be refreshed.", "comment": "\u24d9 Ex 20:9"}, {"pk": 4029972, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 23, "verse": 13, "text": "\u201cPay strict attention to everything I have said to you. You must not invoke the names of other gods; they must not be heard on your lips. [4] \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Dt 4:9; Jos 23:7; Hs 2:17; 1Tm 4:16
[4] Lit mouth"}, {"pk": 4029973, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 23, "verse": 14, "text": "\u201cCelebrate a festival in my honor three times a year. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Ex 34:23; Dt 16:16"}, {"pk": 4029974, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 23, "verse": 15, "text": "Observe the Festival of Unleavened Bread. As I commanded you, you are to eat unleavened bread for seven days at the appointed time in the month of Abib, [5] because you came out of Egypt in that month. No one is to appear before me empty-handed. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Ex 12:15; 34:20
[5] March\u2013April; called Nisan in the post-exilic period; Neh 2:1; Est 3:7"}, {"pk": 4029975, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 23, "verse": 16, "text": "Also observe the Festival of Harvest [6] with the firstfruits of your produce from what you sow in the field, and observe the Festival of Ingathering [7] \u24dd at the end of the year, when you gather your produce [8] from the field.", "comment": "[7] The Festival of Ingathering is called Festival of Shelters elsewhere; Lv 23:34-36.
\u24dd Ex 34:22; Lv 23:39; Dt 16:13
[8] Lit labors
[6] The Festival of Harvest is called Festival of Weeks elsewhere; Ex 34:22. In the NT it is called Pentecost; Ac 2:1."}, {"pk": 4029976, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 23, "verse": 17, "text": "Three times a year all your males are to appear before the Lord GOD."}, {"pk": 4029977, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 23, "verse": 18, "text": "\u201cYou must not offer the blood of my sacrifices with anything leavened. The fat of my festival offering must not remain until morning. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Ex 34:25; Dt 16:4"}, {"pk": 4029978, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 23, "verse": 19, "text": "\u201cBring the best of the firstfruits of your land to the house of the LORD your God. \u201cYou must not boil a young goat in its mother\u2019s milk. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Ex 22:29; 26:2,10; Dt 14:21"}, {"pk": 4029979, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 23, "verse": 20, "text": "\u201cI am going to send an angel \u24d2 before you to protect you on the way and bring you to the place I have prepared.", "comment": "\u24d2 Ex 14:19; 15:16-17; 23:23; 32:34; 33:2"}, {"pk": 4029980, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 23, "verse": 21, "text": "Be attentive to him and listen to him. Do not defy him, because he will not forgive your acts of rebellion, for my name is in him. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Nm 14:11; Dt 18:19; Ps 78:40,56"}, {"pk": 4029981, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 23, "verse": 22, "text": "But if you will carefully obey him and do everything I say, then I will be an enemy \u24d4 to your enemies and a foe to your foes.", "comment": "\u24d4 Gn 12:3; Dt 30:7; Jr 30:20"}, {"pk": 4029982, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 23, "verse": 23, "text": "For my angel will go before you and bring you to the land of the Amorites, Hethites, Perizzites, Canaanites, Hivites, and Jebusites, and I will wipe them out. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 23:20; Jos 24:8"}, {"pk": 4029983, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 23, "verse": 24, "text": "Do not bow in worship to their gods, and do not serve them. Do not imitate their practices. Instead, demolish them [9] and smash their sacred pillars to pieces. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Ex 20:5; 34:13; Nm 33:52; Dt 12:30
[9] Probably the idols"}, {"pk": 4029984, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 23, "verse": 25, "text": "Serve the LORD your God, and he [10] will bless your bread and your water. I will remove illnesses from you. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Ex 15:26; Dt 6:13; 7:15; 28:5,8; Mt 4:10
[10] LXX, Vg read I"}, {"pk": 4029985, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 23, "verse": 26, "text": "No woman will miscarry or be childless in your land. I will give you the full number of your days. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Dt 7:14; Jb 5:26; Mal 3:11"}, {"pk": 4029986, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 23, "verse": 27, "text": "\u201cI will cause the people ahead of you to feel terror [11] and will throw into confusion \u24d9 all the nations you come to. I will make all your enemies turn their backs to you in retreat. [12]", "comment": "[11] Lit will send terror of me ahead of you
\u24d9 Dt 2:25; 7:23
[12] Or I will give your enemies to you by the neck"}, {"pk": 4029987, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 23, "verse": 28, "text": "I will send hornets [13] \u24da in front of you, and they will drive the Hivites, Canaanites, and Hethites away from you.", "comment": "\u24da Dt 7:20; Jos 24:12
[13] Or send panic"}, {"pk": 4029988, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 23, "verse": 29, "text": "I will not drive them out ahead of you in a single year; otherwise, the land would become desolate, and wild animals would multiply against you."}, {"pk": 4029989, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 23, "verse": 30, "text": "I will drive them out little by little ahead of you until you have become numerous [14] and take possession of the land.", "comment": "[14] Lit fruitful"}, {"pk": 4029990, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 23, "verse": 31, "text": "I will set your borders from the Red Sea to the Mediterranean Sea, [15] and from the wilderness to the Euphrates River. [16] For I will place the inhabitants of the land under your control, and you will drive them out ahead of you. \u24db", "comment": "[15] Lit the Sea of the Philistines
[16] Lit the River
\u24db Gn 15:18; Dt 11:24; Jos 21:44; 1Kg 4:21"}, {"pk": 4029991, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 23, "verse": 32, "text": "You must not make a covenant \u24dc with them or their gods.", "comment": "\u24dc Ex 34:12,15; Dt 7:2"}, {"pk": 4029992, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 23, "verse": 33, "text": "They must not remain in your land, or else they will make you sin against me. If you serve their gods, it will be a snare for you.\u201d \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Dt 7:16; Ps 106:36"}, {"pk": 4029993, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 24, "verse": 1, "text": "Then he said to Moses, \u201cGo up to the LORD, you and Aaron, Nadab, and Abihu, and seventy of Israel\u2019s elders, \u24d0 and bow in worship at a distance.", "comment": "\u24d0 Ex 6:23; Lv 10:1-2; Nm 11:16"}, {"pk": 4029994, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 24, "verse": 2, "text": "Moses alone is to approach the LORD, but the others are not to approach, and the people are not to go up with him.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4029995, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 24, "verse": 3, "text": "Moses came and told the people all the commands of the LORD and all the ordinances. Then all the people responded with a single voice, \u201cWe will do everything that the LORD has commanded.\u201d \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Ex 19:8; Dt 5:27"}, {"pk": 4029996, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 24, "verse": 4, "text": "And Moses wrote \u24d2 down all the words of the LORD. He rose early the next morning and set up an altar and twelve pillars for the twelve tribes of Israel at the base of the mountain.", "comment": "\u24d2 Gn 28:18; Dt 31:9"}, {"pk": 4029997, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 24, "verse": 5, "text": "Then he sent out young Israelite men, and they offered burnt offerings and sacrificed bulls as fellowship offerings to the LORD."}, {"pk": 4029998, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 24, "verse": 6, "text": "Moses took half the blood and set it in basins; the other half of the blood he splattered on the altar."}, {"pk": 4029999, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 24, "verse": 7, "text": "He then took the covenant scroll and read it aloud to the people. They responded, \u201cWe will do and obey all that the LORD has commanded.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4030000, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 24, "verse": 8, "text": "Moses took the blood, splattered it on the people, and said, \u201cThis is the blood of the covenant that the LORD has made with you concerning all these words.\u201d \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Heb 9:18-20; 1Pt 1:2"}, {"pk": 4030001, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 24, "verse": 9, "text": "Then Moses went up with Aaron, Nadab, and Abihu, and seventy of Israel\u2019s elders,"}, {"pk": 4030002, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 24, "verse": 10, "text": "and they saw \u24d4 the God of Israel. Beneath his feet was something like a pavement made of lapis lazuli, as clear as the sky itself. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d4 Jn 1:18; 1Jn 4:12
\u24d5 Ezk 1:26; Mt 17:2; Rv 4:3"}, {"pk": 4030003, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 24, "verse": 11, "text": "God did not harm [1] the Israelite nobles; they saw \u24d6 him, and they ate and drank.", "comment": "\u24d6 Gn 32:30; Ex 19:21
[1] Lit not stretch out his hand against"}, {"pk": 4030004, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 24, "verse": 12, "text": "The LORD said to Moses, \u201cCome up to me on the mountain and stay there so that I may give you the stone tablets \u24d7 with the law and commandments I have written for their instruction.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d7 Ex 32:15; Dt 5:22"}, {"pk": 4030005, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 24, "verse": 13, "text": "So Moses arose with his assistant Joshua and went up the mountain of God. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Ex 3:1; 17:9"}, {"pk": 4030006, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 24, "verse": 14, "text": "He told the elders, \u201cWait here for us until we return to you. Aaron and Hur are here with you. Whoever has a dispute should go to them.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4030007, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 24, "verse": 15, "text": "When Moses went up the mountain, the cloud \u24d9 covered it.", "comment": "\u24d9 Ex 19:9; Mt 17:5"}, {"pk": 4030008, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 24, "verse": 16, "text": "The glory of the LORD settled on Mount Sinai, and the cloud covered it for six days. On the seventh day he called to Moses from the cloud. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Ex 16:10"}, {"pk": 4030009, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 24, "verse": 17, "text": "The appearance of the LORD\u2019s glory to the Israelites was like a consuming fire \u24db on the mountaintop.", "comment": "\u24db Ex 3:2; Dt 4:36; Heb 12:18,29"}, {"pk": 4030010, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 24, "verse": 18, "text": "Moses entered the cloud as he went up the mountain, and he remained on the mountain forty days and forty nights. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Ex 34:28; Dt 9:9"}, {"pk": 4030011, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 25, "verse": 1, "text": "The LORD spoke to Moses:"}, {"pk": 4030012, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 25, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cTell the Israelites to take an offering for me. You are to take my offering from everyone who is willing to give. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Ex 35:5,21; 1Ch 29:5; Ezr 2:68; Neh 11:2; 2Co 8:12; 9:7"}, {"pk": 4030013, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 25, "verse": 3, "text": "This is the offering you are to receive from them: gold, silver, and bronze;"}, {"pk": 4030014, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 25, "verse": 4, "text": "blue, purple, and scarlet yarn; fine linen and goat hair;"}, {"pk": 4030015, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 25, "verse": 5, "text": "ram skins dyed red \u24d0 and fine leather; [1] acacia wood;", "comment": "[1] Hb obscure
\u24d0 Ex 26:14; 35:7,23; 36:19; 39:34"}, {"pk": 4030016, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 25, "verse": 6, "text": "oil \u24d1 for the light; spices for the anointing oil and for the fragrant incense;", "comment": "\u24d1 Ex 27:20; 30:23-24"}, {"pk": 4030017, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 25, "verse": 7, "text": "and onyx [2] along with other gemstones for mounting on the ephod and breastpiece. [3] \u24d2", "comment": "[3] Traditionally, breastplate
[2] Or carnelian
\u24d2 Ex 28:4,6-15"}, {"pk": 4030018, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 25, "verse": 8, "text": "\u201cThey are to make a sanctuary \u24d3 for me so that I may dwell \u24d4 among them.", "comment": "\u24d3 Ex 36:1-5; Heb 9:12
\u24d4 Ex 29:45; 1Kg 6:13; 2Co 6:16; Rv 21:3"}, {"pk": 4030019, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 25, "verse": 9, "text": "You must make it according to all that I show you\u2009\u2014\u2009the pattern \u24d5 of the tabernacle as well as the pattern of all its furnishings.", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 25:40; 26:30; Ac 7:44; Heb 8:2,5"}, {"pk": 4030020, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 25, "verse": 10, "text": "\u201cThey are to make an ark \u24d6 of acacia wood, forty-five inches long, twenty-seven inches wide, and twenty-seven inches high. [4]", "comment": "[4] Lit two and a half cubits its length, one and a half cubits its width, and one and a half cubits its height
\u24d6 Ex 37:1,3-4; Dt 10:3; Heb 9:4"}, {"pk": 4030021, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 25, "verse": 11, "text": "Overlay it with pure gold; overlay it both inside and out. Also make a gold molding all around it."}, {"pk": 4030022, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 25, "verse": 12, "text": "Cast four gold rings for it and place them on its four feet, two rings on one side and two rings on the other side."}, {"pk": 4030023, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 25, "verse": 13, "text": "Make poles of acacia wood and overlay them with gold."}, {"pk": 4030024, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 25, "verse": 14, "text": "Insert the poles into the rings on the sides of the ark in order to carry the ark with them."}, {"pk": 4030025, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 25, "verse": 15, "text": "The poles are to remain in the rings of the ark; they must not be removed from it."}, {"pk": 4030026, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 25, "verse": 16, "text": "Put the tablets of [5] the testimony that I will give you into the ark. \u24d7", "comment": "[5] the tablets of supplied for clarity, also in v. 21
\u24d7 Ex 16:34; Dt 31:26; 1Kg 8:9"}, {"pk": 4030027, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 25, "verse": 17, "text": "Make a mercy seat \u24d8 of pure gold, forty-five inches long and twenty-seven inches wide. [6]", "comment": "\u24d8 Ex 37:6; Rm 3:25; Heb 9:5
[6] Lit two and a half cubits its length, one and a half cubits its width"}, {"pk": 4030028, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 25, "verse": 18, "text": "Make two cherubim of gold; make them of hammered work at the two ends of the mercy seat."}, {"pk": 4030029, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 25, "verse": 19, "text": "Make one cherub at one end and one cherub at the other end. At its two ends, make the cherubim of one piece with the mercy seat."}, {"pk": 4030030, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 25, "verse": 20, "text": "The cherubim are to have wings spread out above, covering \u24d9 the mercy seat with their wings, and are to face one another. The faces of the cherubim should be toward the mercy seat.", "comment": "\u24d9 1Kg 8:7; 1Ch 28:18; Heb 9:5"}, {"pk": 4030031, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 25, "verse": 21, "text": "Set the mercy seat on top of the ark and put the tablets of the testimony that I will give you into the ark. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Ex 25:16; 26:34"}, {"pk": 4030032, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 25, "verse": 22, "text": "I will meet with you there above the mercy seat, between the two cherubim \u24db that are over the ark of the testimony; I will speak with you from there about all that I command you regarding the Israelites.", "comment": "\u24db Nm 7:89; 1Sm 4:4; 2Sm 6:2; 2Kg 19:15; Ps 80:1; Is 37:16"}, {"pk": 4030033, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 25, "verse": 23, "text": "\u201cYou are to construct a table \u24dc of acacia wood, thirty-six inches long, eighteen inches wide, and twenty-seven inches high. [7]", "comment": "[7] Lit two cubits its length, one cubit its width, and one and a half cubits its height
\u24dc Ex 37:10; 1Kg 7:48; 2Ch 4:8; Heb 9:2"}, {"pk": 4030034, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 25, "verse": 24, "text": "Overlay it with pure gold and make a gold molding all around it."}, {"pk": 4030035, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 25, "verse": 25, "text": "Make a three-inch [8] frame all around it and make a gold molding for it all around its frame.", "comment": "[8] Lit Make it a handbreadth"}, {"pk": 4030036, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 25, "verse": 26, "text": "Make four gold rings for it, and attach the rings to the four corners at its four legs."}, {"pk": 4030037, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 25, "verse": 27, "text": "The rings should be next to the frame as holders for the poles to carry the table."}, {"pk": 4030038, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 25, "verse": 28, "text": "Make the poles of acacia wood and overlay them with gold, and the table can be carried by them."}, {"pk": 4030039, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 25, "verse": 29, "text": "You are also to make its plates \u24dd and cups, as well as its pitchers and bowls for pouring drink offerings. Make them out of pure gold.", "comment": "\u24dd Ex 37:16; Nm 4:7"}, {"pk": 4030040, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 25, "verse": 30, "text": "Put the Bread of the Presence \u24d0 on the table before me at all times.", "comment": "\u24d0 Ex 35:13; 39:36; 40:23; Lv 24:5-9; Nm 4:7"}, {"pk": 4030041, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 25, "verse": 31, "text": "\u201cYou \u24d1 are to make a lampstand \u24d2 out of pure, hammered gold. It is to be made of one piece: its base and shaft, its ornamental cups, and its buds [9] and petals.", "comment": "\u24d1 Ex 37:17-24
\u24d2 1Kg 7:49; Zch 4:2; Heb 9:2; Rv 1:12
[9] = the outer covering of a flower"}, {"pk": 4030042, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 25, "verse": 32, "text": "Six branches are to extend from its sides, three branches of the lampstand from one side and three branches of the lampstand from the other side."}, {"pk": 4030043, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 25, "verse": 33, "text": "There are to be three cups shaped like almond blossoms, each with a bud and petals, on one branch, and three cups shaped like almond blossoms, each with a bud and petals, on the next branch. It is to be this way for the six branches that extend from the lampstand."}, {"pk": 4030044, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 25, "verse": 34, "text": "There are to be four cups shaped like almond blossoms on the lampstand shaft along with its buds and petals."}, {"pk": 4030045, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 25, "verse": 35, "text": "For the six branches that extend from the lampstand, a bud must be under the first pair of branches from it, a bud under the second pair of branches from it, and a bud under the third pair of branches from it."}, {"pk": 4030046, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 25, "verse": 36, "text": "Their buds and branches are to be of one piece. [10] All of it is to be a single hammered piece of pure gold.", "comment": "[10] Lit piece with it"}, {"pk": 4030047, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 25, "verse": 37, "text": "\u201cMake its seven lamps, \u24d3 and set them up so that they illuminate the area in front of it.", "comment": "\u24d3 Ex 27:21; 37:23; Lv 24:3-4; Nm 8:2; 2Ch 13:11"}, {"pk": 4030048, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 25, "verse": 38, "text": "Its snuffers and firepans must be of pure gold."}, {"pk": 4030049, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 25, "verse": 39, "text": "The lampstand [11] with all these utensils is to be made from seventy-five pounds [12] of pure gold.", "comment": "[12] Lit a talent
[11] Lit It"}, {"pk": 4030050, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 25, "verse": 40, "text": "Be careful to make them according to the pattern \u24d4 you have been shown on the mountain.", "comment": "\u24d4 Ex 26:30; Nm 8:4; 1Ch 28:11,19; Ac 7:44; Heb 8:5"}, {"pk": 4030051, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 26, "verse": 1, "text": "\u201cYou \u24d5 are to construct the tabernacle itself with ten curtains. You must make them of finely spun linen, and blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, with a design of cherubim worked into them.", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 36:8-38"}, {"pk": 4030052, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 26, "verse": 2, "text": "Each curtain should be forty-two feet [1] long and six feet [2] wide; all the curtains are to have the same measurements.", "comment": "[1] Lit 28 cubits
[2] Lit four cubits, also in v. 8"}, {"pk": 4030053, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 26, "verse": 3, "text": "Five of the curtains should be joined together, and the other five curtains joined together."}, {"pk": 4030054, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 26, "verse": 4, "text": "Make loops of blue yarn on the edge of the last curtain in the first set, and do the same on the edge of the outermost curtain in the second set."}, {"pk": 4030055, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 26, "verse": 5, "text": "Make fifty loops on the one curtain and make fifty loops on the edge of the curtain in the second set, so that the loops line up together."}, {"pk": 4030056, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 26, "verse": 6, "text": "Also make fifty gold clasps and join the curtains together with the clasps, so that the tabernacle may be a single unit."}, {"pk": 4030057, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 26, "verse": 7, "text": "\u201cYou are to make curtains of goat hair for a tent over the tabernacle; make eleven of these curtains."}, {"pk": 4030058, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 26, "verse": 8, "text": "Each curtain should be forty-five feet [3] long and six feet wide. All eleven curtains are to have the same measurements.", "comment": "[3] Lit 30 cubits"}, {"pk": 4030059, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 26, "verse": 9, "text": "Join five of the curtains by themselves, and the other six curtains by themselves. Then fold the sixth curtain double at the front of the tent."}, {"pk": 4030060, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 26, "verse": 10, "text": "Make fifty loops on the edge of one curtain, the outermost in the first set, and make fifty loops on the edge of the corresponding curtain of the second set."}, {"pk": 4030061, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 26, "verse": 11, "text": "Make fifty bronze clasps; put the clasps through the loops and join the tent together so that it is a single unit."}, {"pk": 4030062, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 26, "verse": 12, "text": "As for the flap that remains from the tent curtains, the leftover half curtain is to hang over the back of the tabernacle."}, {"pk": 4030063, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 26, "verse": 13, "text": "What remains along the length of the tent curtains\u2009\u2014\u2009a half yard [4] on one side and a half yard on the other side\u2009\u2014\u2009should hang over the sides of the tabernacle on either side to cover it.", "comment": "[4] Lit the cubit"}, {"pk": 4030064, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 26, "verse": 14, "text": "Make a covering for the tent from ram skins dyed red \u24d6 and a covering of fine leather [5] on top of that.", "comment": "\u24d6 Ex 25:5; 35:7; 36:19; 39:34; Nm 4:25
[5] Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4030065, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 26, "verse": 15, "text": "\u201cYou are to make upright supports [6] of acacia wood \u24d7 for the tabernacle.", "comment": "[6] Or frames, or beams
\u24d7 Ex 25:28; 26:37; 27:1,6; 30:1,5; 35:33; 36:20; 37:15; 38:6"}, {"pk": 4030066, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 26, "verse": 16, "text": "Each support is to be fifteen feet [7] long and twenty-seven [8] inches wide.", "comment": "[8] Lit a cubit and a half
[7] Lit 10 cubits"}, {"pk": 4030067, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 26, "verse": 17, "text": "Each support will have two tenons for joining. Do the same for all the supports of the tabernacle."}, {"pk": 4030068, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 26, "verse": 18, "text": "Make the supports for the tabernacle as follows: twenty supports for the south side,"}, {"pk": 4030069, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 26, "verse": 19, "text": "and make forty silver bases under the twenty supports, two bases under the first support for its two tenons, and two bases under the next support for its two tenons;"}, {"pk": 4030070, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 26, "verse": 20, "text": "twenty supports for the second side of the tabernacle, the north side,"}, {"pk": 4030071, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 26, "verse": 21, "text": "along with their forty silver bases, two bases under the first support and two bases under each support;"}, {"pk": 4030072, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 26, "verse": 22, "text": "and make six supports for the west side of the tabernacle."}, {"pk": 4030073, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 26, "verse": 23, "text": "Make two additional supports for the two back corners of the tabernacle."}, {"pk": 4030074, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 26, "verse": 24, "text": "They are to be paired at the bottom, and joined together [9] at the top in a single ring. So it should be for both of them; they will serve as the two corners.", "comment": "[9] Lit and together they are to be complete"}, {"pk": 4030075, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 26, "verse": 25, "text": "There are to be eight supports with their silver bases: sixteen bases; two bases under the first support and two bases under each support."}, {"pk": 4030076, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 26, "verse": 26, "text": "\u201cYou are to make five crossbars of acacia wood for the supports on one side of the tabernacle,"}, {"pk": 4030077, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 26, "verse": 27, "text": "five crossbars for the supports on the other side of the tabernacle, and five crossbars for the supports of the back side of the tabernacle on the west."}, {"pk": 4030078, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 26, "verse": 28, "text": "The central crossbar is to run through the middle of the supports from one end to the other."}, {"pk": 4030079, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 26, "verse": 29, "text": "Then overlay the supports with gold, and make their rings of gold as the holders for the crossbars. Also overlay the crossbars with gold."}, {"pk": 4030080, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 26, "verse": 30, "text": "You are to set up the tabernacle according to the plan for it that you have been shown on the mountain. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Ex 25:9,40; Ac 7:44; Heb 8:5"}, {"pk": 4030081, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 26, "verse": 31, "text": "\u201cYou are to make a curtain of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and finely spun linen with a design of cherubim worked into it. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Ex 36:35; 2Ch 3:14; Mt 27:51; Heb 9:3"}, {"pk": 4030082, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 26, "verse": 32, "text": "Hang it on four gold-plated pillars of acacia wood that have gold hooks and that stand on four silver bases."}, {"pk": 4030083, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 26, "verse": 33, "text": "Hang the curtain under the clasps [10] and bring the ark of the testimony there behind the curtain, so the curtain will make a separation for you between the holy place \u24da and the most holy place.", "comment": "\u24da Ex 25:16; 40:21; Lv 16:2; Heb 9:2
[10] The clasps that join the ten curtains of the tabernacle; Ex 26:6"}, {"pk": 4030084, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 26, "verse": 34, "text": "Put the mercy seat on the ark of the testimony in the most holy place. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Ex 25:21; 40:20; Heb 9:5"}, {"pk": 4030085, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 26, "verse": 35, "text": "Place the table outside the curtain and the lampstand on the south side of the tabernacle, opposite the table; put the table on the north side. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Ex 40:22,24; Heb 9:2"}, {"pk": 4030086, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 26, "verse": 36, "text": "\u201cFor the entrance to the tent you are to make a screen embroidered [11] with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and finely spun linen.", "comment": "[11] Or woven"}, {"pk": 4030087, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 26, "verse": 37, "text": "Make five pillars of acacia wood for the screen and overlay them with gold; their hooks are to be gold, and you are to cast five bronze bases for them."}, {"pk": 4030088, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 27, "verse": 1, "text": "\u201cYou \u24dd are to construct the altar of acacia wood. The altar must be square, 7\u00bd feet long, and 7\u00bd feet wide; [1] it must be 4\u00bd feet high. [2]", "comment": "\u24dd Ex 38:1-7; Ezk 43:13
[1] Lit five cubits in length and five cubits in width
[2] Lit wide; and its height three cubits"}, {"pk": 4030089, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 27, "verse": 2, "text": "Make horns for it on its four corners; the horns are to be of one piece. [3] Overlay it with bronze. \u24d0", "comment": "[3] Lit piece with it
\u24d0 Nm 16:38; Ps 118:27"}, {"pk": 4030090, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 27, "verse": 3, "text": "Make its pots for removing ashes, and its shovels, basins, meat forks, and firepans; make all its utensils of bronze."}, {"pk": 4030091, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 27, "verse": 4, "text": "Construct a grate for it of bronze mesh, and make four bronze rings on the mesh at its four corners."}, {"pk": 4030092, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 27, "verse": 5, "text": "Set it below, under the altar\u2019s ledge, [4] so that the mesh comes halfway up [5] the altar.", "comment": "[4] Perhaps a ledge around the altar on which the priests could stand; Lv 9:22
[5] Or altar\u2019s rim, so that the grid comes halfway down"}, {"pk": 4030093, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 27, "verse": 6, "text": "Then make poles for the altar, poles of acacia wood, and overlay them with bronze."}, {"pk": 4030094, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 27, "verse": 7, "text": "The poles are to be inserted into the rings so that the poles are on two sides of the altar when it is carried."}, {"pk": 4030095, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 27, "verse": 8, "text": "Construct the altar with boards so that it is hollow. They are to make it just as it was shown to you on the mountain. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Ex 25:40; 26:30"}, {"pk": 4030096, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 27, "verse": 9, "text": "\u201cYou \u24d2 are to make the courtyard for the tabernacle. Make hangings for the south side of the courtyard out of finely spun linen, 150 feet [6] long on that side", "comment": "\u24d2 Ex 38:9-20
[6] Lit 100 cubits, also in v. 11"}, {"pk": 4030097, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 27, "verse": 10, "text": "including twenty posts and twenty bronze bases, with silver hooks and silver bands [7] for the posts.", "comment": "[7] Or connecting rods, also in v. 11"}, {"pk": 4030098, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 27, "verse": 11, "text": "And so make hangings 150 feet long for the north side, including twenty posts and their twenty bronze bases, with silver hooks and silver bands for the posts."}, {"pk": 4030099, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 27, "verse": 12, "text": "For the width of the courtyard, make hangings 75 feet [8] long for the west side, including their ten posts and their ten bases.", "comment": "[8] Lit 50 cubits, also in v. 13"}, {"pk": 4030100, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 27, "verse": 13, "text": "And for the width of the courtyard on the east side toward the sunrise, 75 feet,"}, {"pk": 4030101, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 27, "verse": 14, "text": "make hangings 22\u00bd feet [9] long for one side of the gate, including their three posts and their three bases.", "comment": "[9] Lit 15 cubits, also in v. 15"}, {"pk": 4030102, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 27, "verse": 15, "text": "And make hangings 22\u00bd feet long for the other side, including their three posts and their three bases."}, {"pk": 4030103, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 27, "verse": 16, "text": "The gate of the courtyard is to have a 30-foot [10] screen \u24d3 embroidered [11] with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and finely spun linen. It is to have four posts and their four bases.", "comment": "[10] Lit 20-cubit
\u24d3 Ex 35:17; 38:18; 39:40; 40:8,33; Nm 3:26; 4:26
[11] Or woven"}, {"pk": 4030104, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 27, "verse": 17, "text": "\u201cAll the posts around the courtyard are to be banded with silver and have silver hooks and bronze bases."}, {"pk": 4030105, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 27, "verse": 18, "text": "The courtyard is to be 150 feet long, 75 feet wide at each end, and 7\u00bd feet high, [12] all of it made of finely spun linen. The bases of the posts are to be bronze.", "comment": "[12] Lit be 100 by the cubit, and the width 50 by 50, and the height five cubits"}, {"pk": 4030106, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 27, "verse": 19, "text": "All the utensils of the tabernacle for every use and all its tent pegs as well as all the tent pegs of the courtyard are to be made of bronze."}, {"pk": 4030107, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 27, "verse": 20, "text": "\u201cYou are to command the Israelites to bring you pure oil from crushed olives for the light, in order to keep the lamp burning regularly."}, {"pk": 4030108, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 27, "verse": 21, "text": "In the tent of meeting outside the curtain that is in front of the testimony, \u24d4 Aaron and his sons are to tend the lamp \u24d5 from evening until morning before the LORD. This is to be a permanent statute \u24d6 for the Israelites throughout their generations.", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 26:31,33; 28:43
\u24d4 Ex 30:8; 1Sm 3:3; 2Ch 13:11
\u24d6 Ex 29:9; Lv 3:17; 16:34; Nm 18:23; 19:21"}, {"pk": 4030109, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 28, "verse": 1, "text": "\u201cHave your brother Aaron, with his sons, come to you from the Israelites to serve me as priest\u2009\u2014\u2009Aaron, his sons Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Nm 18:7; Ps 99:6; Heb 5:1"}, {"pk": 4030110, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 28, "verse": 2, "text": "Make holy garments \u24d8 for your brother Aaron, for glory and beauty.", "comment": "\u24d8 Ex 29:5,9; 31:10; 39:1-2; Lv 8:7,30; Nm 20:26,28"}, {"pk": 4030111, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 28, "verse": 3, "text": "You are to instruct all the skilled artisans, [1] \u24d9 whom I have filled with a spirit of wisdom, to make Aaron\u2019s garments for consecrating him to serve me as priest.", "comment": "[1] Lit all wise of heart
\u24d9 Ex 31:6; 35:25; 36:1"}, {"pk": 4030112, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 28, "verse": 4, "text": "These are the garments that they must make: a breastpiece, an ephod, a robe, a specially woven tunic, [2] a turban, and a sash. They are to make holy garments for your brother Aaron and his sons so that they may serve me as priests.", "comment": "[2] Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4030113, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 28, "verse": 5, "text": "They should use [3] gold; blue, purple, and scarlet yarn; and fine linen.", "comment": "[3] Lit receive"}, {"pk": 4030114, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 28, "verse": 6, "text": "\u201cThey \u24da are to make the ephod of finely spun linen embroidered [4] with gold, and with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn.", "comment": "\u24da Ex 39:2-7; Lv 8:7
[4] Or woven"}, {"pk": 4030115, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 28, "verse": 7, "text": "It must have two shoulder pieces attached to its two edges so that it can be joined together."}, {"pk": 4030116, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 28, "verse": 8, "text": "The artistically woven waistband that is on the ephod [5] must be of one piece, [6] according to the same workmanship of gold, of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and of finely spun linen.", "comment": "[6] Lit piece with the ephod
[5] Lit waistband of its ephod, which is on it"}, {"pk": 4030117, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 28, "verse": 9, "text": "\u201cTake two onyx stones and engrave on them the names of Israel\u2019s sons:"}, {"pk": 4030118, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 28, "verse": 10, "text": "six of their names on the first stone and the remaining six names on the second stone, in the order of their birth."}, {"pk": 4030119, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 28, "verse": 11, "text": "Engrave the two stones with the names of Israel\u2019s sons as a gem cutter engraves a seal. Mount them, surrounded with gold filigree settings."}, {"pk": 4030120, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 28, "verse": 12, "text": "Fasten both stones on the shoulder pieces of the ephod as memorial stones for the Israelites. Aaron will carry their names on his two shoulders before the LORD as a reminder. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Ex 28:29; Jos 4:7; Zch 6:14"}, {"pk": 4030121, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 28, "verse": 13, "text": "Fashion gold filigree settings"}, {"pk": 4030122, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 28, "verse": 14, "text": "and two chains of pure gold; you will make them of braided cord work, and attach the cord chains to the settings."}, {"pk": 4030123, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 28, "verse": 15, "text": "\u201cYou \u24dc are to make an embroidered breastpiece for making decisions. [7] Make it with the same workmanship as the ephod; make it of gold, of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and of finely spun linen.", "comment": "\u24dc Ex 39:8-21
[7] Used for determining God\u2019s will; Nm 27:21"}, {"pk": 4030124, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 28, "verse": 16, "text": "It must be square and folded double, nine inches long and nine inches wide. [8]", "comment": "[8] Lit a span its length and a span its width"}, {"pk": 4030125, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 28, "verse": 17, "text": "Place a setting of gemstones [9] on it, four rows of stones: The first row should be a row of carnelian, topaz, and emerald; [10]
", "comment": "[9] Many of these stones cannot be identified with certainty.
[10] Or beryl"}, {"pk": 4030126, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 28, "verse": 18, "text": "the second row, a turquoise, [11] a lapis lazuli, and a diamond; [12]
", "comment": "[11] Or malachite, or garnet
[12] Hb obscure; LXX, Vg read jasper"}, {"pk": 4030127, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 28, "verse": 19, "text": "the third row, a jacinth, [13] an agate, and an amethyst;
", "comment": "[13] Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4030128, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 28, "verse": 20, "text": "and the fourth row, a beryl, an onyx, and a jasper.
They should be adorned with gold filigree in their settings."}, {"pk": 4030129, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 28, "verse": 21, "text": "The twelve stones are to correspond to the names of Israel\u2019s sons. Each stone must be engraved like a seal, with one of the names of the twelve tribes."}, {"pk": 4030130, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 28, "verse": 22, "text": "\u201cYou are to make braided chains [14] of pure gold cord work for the breastpiece.", "comment": "[14] The same chains mentioned in v. 14"}, {"pk": 4030131, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 28, "verse": 23, "text": "Fashion two gold rings for the breastpiece and attach them to its two corners."}, {"pk": 4030132, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 28, "verse": 24, "text": "Then attach the two gold cords to the two gold rings at the corners of the breastpiece."}, {"pk": 4030133, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 28, "verse": 25, "text": "Attach the other ends of the two cords to the two filigree settings, and in this way attach them to the ephod\u2019s shoulder pieces in the front."}, {"pk": 4030134, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 28, "verse": 26, "text": "Make two other gold rings and put them at the two other corners of the breastpiece on the edge that is next to the inner border of the ephod."}, {"pk": 4030135, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 28, "verse": 27, "text": "Make two more gold rings and attach them to the bottom of the ephod\u2019s two shoulder pieces on its front, close to its seam, [15] and above the ephod\u2019s woven waistband.", "comment": "[15] The place where the shoulder pieces join the front of the ephod"}, {"pk": 4030136, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 28, "verse": 28, "text": "The artisans are to tie the breastpiece from its rings to the rings of the ephod with a cord of blue yarn, so that the breastpiece is above the ephod\u2019s waistband and does not come loose from the ephod."}, {"pk": 4030137, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 28, "verse": 29, "text": "\u201cWhenever he enters the sanctuary, Aaron is to carry the names of Israel\u2019s sons over his heart on the breastpiece for decisions, as a continual reminder before the LORD."}, {"pk": 4030138, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 28, "verse": 30, "text": "Place the Urim and Thummim \u24dd in the breastpiece for decisions, so that they will also be over Aaron\u2019s heart whenever he comes before the LORD. Aaron will continually carry the means of decisions for the Israelites over his heart before the LORD.", "comment": "\u24dd Lv 8:8; Nm 27:21; Dt 33:8; Ezr 2:63; Neh 7:65"}, {"pk": 4030139, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 28, "verse": 31, "text": "\u201cYou \u24d0 are to make the robe of the ephod entirely of blue yarn.", "comment": "\u24d0 Ex 39:22-31"}, {"pk": 4030140, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 28, "verse": 32, "text": "There should be an opening at its top in the center of it. Around the opening, there should be a woven collar with an opening like that of body armor [16] so that it does not tear.", "comment": "[16] Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4030141, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 28, "verse": 33, "text": "Make pomegranates of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn on its lower hem and all around it. Put gold bells between them all the way around,"}, {"pk": 4030142, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 28, "verse": 34, "text": "so that gold bells and pomegranates alternate around the lower hem of the robe."}, {"pk": 4030143, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 28, "verse": 35, "text": "The robe will be worn by Aaron whenever he ministers, and its sound will be heard when he enters the sanctuary before the LORD and when he exits, so that he does not die."}, {"pk": 4030144, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 28, "verse": 36, "text": "\u201cYou are to make a pure gold medallion and engrave it, like the engraving of a seal: \u24d1 HOLY TO THE LORD.", "comment": "\u24d1 Lv 8:9; Zch 14:20"}, {"pk": 4030145, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 28, "verse": 37, "text": "Fasten it to a cord of blue yarn so it can be placed on the turban; the medallion is to be on the front of the turban."}, {"pk": 4030146, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 28, "verse": 38, "text": "It will be on Aaron\u2019s forehead so that Aaron may bear the guilt \u24d2 connected with the holy offerings that the Israelites consecrate as all their holy gifts. It is always to be on his forehead, so that they may find acceptance with the LORD.", "comment": "\u24d2 Lv 10:17; 22:16; Nm 18:1; Is 53:11; Ezk 4:4-6; Jn 1:29; Heb 9:28; 1Pt 2:24"}, {"pk": 4030147, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 28, "verse": 39, "text": "\u201cYou are to weave the tunic from fine linen, make a turban of fine linen, and make an embroidered sash."}, {"pk": 4030148, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 28, "verse": 40, "text": "Make tunics, sashes, and headbands for Aaron\u2019s sons to give them glory and beauty. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Ex 39:41; Ezk 44:17-18"}, {"pk": 4030149, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 28, "verse": 41, "text": "Put these on your brother Aaron and his sons; then anoint, \u24d4 ordain, [17] and consecrate \u24d5 them, so that they may serve me as priests.", "comment": "\u24d4 Ex 29:7; 30:30; 40:15; Lv 10:7
[17] Lit anoint them, fill their hand
\u24d5 Ex 29:9; Heb 7:28"}, {"pk": 4030150, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 28, "verse": 42, "text": "Make them linen undergarments \u24d6 to cover their naked bodies; they must extend from the waist to the thighs.", "comment": "\u24d6 Lv 6:10; 16:4; Ezk 44:18"}, {"pk": 4030151, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 28, "verse": 43, "text": "These must be worn by Aaron and his sons whenever they enter the tent of meeting or approach the altar to minister in the sanctuary area, so that they do not incur guilt \u24d7 and die. This is to be a permanent statute \u24d8 for Aaron and for his future descendants.", "comment": "\u24d7 Ex 20:26; Lv 5:1,17; 20:19
\u24d8 Ex 27:21; Lv 17:7"}, {"pk": 4030152, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 29, "verse": 1, "text": "\u201cThis is what you are to do for them to consecrate them to serve me as priests. Take a young bull and two unblemished rams,"}, {"pk": 4030153, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 29, "verse": 2, "text": "with unleavened bread, unleavened cakes mixed with oil, and unleavened wafers coated with oil. Make them out of fine wheat flour, \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Lv 2:4; 6:19-23"}, {"pk": 4030154, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 29, "verse": 3, "text": "put them in a basket, and bring them in the basket, along with the bull and two rams."}, {"pk": 4030155, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 29, "verse": 4, "text": "Bring Aaron and his sons to the entrance to the tent of meeting and wash them with water. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Ex 40:12; Lv 8:6; Heb 10:22"}, {"pk": 4030156, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 29, "verse": 5, "text": "Then take the garments and clothe Aaron with the tunic, the robe for the ephod, the ephod itself, and the breastpiece; fasten the ephod on him with its woven waistband. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Ex 28:2,8; Lv 8:7"}, {"pk": 4030157, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 29, "verse": 6, "text": "Put the turban on his head and place the holy diadem \u24dc on the turban.", "comment": "\u24dc Ex 28:36-37; Lv 8:9"}, {"pk": 4030158, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 29, "verse": 7, "text": "Take the anointing oil, pour it on his head, and anoint \u24dd him.", "comment": "\u24dd Ex 30:25; Lv 8:12; 10:7; 21:10; Nm 35:25"}, {"pk": 4030159, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 29, "verse": 8, "text": "You must also bring his sons and clothe them with tunics."}, {"pk": 4030160, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 29, "verse": 9, "text": "Tie the sashes on Aaron and his sons and fasten headbands on them. The priesthood is to be theirs by a permanent statute. This is the way you will ordain Aaron and [1] his sons. \u24d0", "comment": "[1] Lit you will fill the hand of Aaron and the hand of; Ex 29:23-24
\u24d0 Ex 28:41; Nm 18:7"}, {"pk": 4030161, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 29, "verse": 10, "text": "\u201cYou are to bring the bull to the front of the tent of meeting, and Aaron and his sons must lay their hands on the bull\u2019s head. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Lv 1:4; 8:14"}, {"pk": 4030162, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 29, "verse": 11, "text": "Slaughter the bull before the LORD at the entrance to the tent of meeting."}, {"pk": 4030163, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 29, "verse": 12, "text": "Take some of the bull\u2019s blood and apply it to the horns \u24d2 of the altar with your finger; then pour out all the rest of the blood at the base of the altar.", "comment": "\u24d2 Ex 27:2; Lv 8:15"}, {"pk": 4030164, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 29, "verse": 13, "text": "Take all the fat \u24d3 that covers the entrails, the fatty lobe of the liver, and the two kidneys with the fat on them, and burn them on the altar.", "comment": "\u24d3 Lv 3:3-4"}, {"pk": 4030165, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 29, "verse": 14, "text": "But burn the bull\u2019s flesh, its hide, and its waste outside the camp; \u24d4 it is a sin offering.", "comment": "\u24d4 Lv 4:11-12,21; Heb 13:11"}, {"pk": 4030166, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 29, "verse": 15, "text": "\u201cTake one ram, and Aaron and his sons are to lay their hands on the ram\u2019s head. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Lv 1:4; 8:18"}, {"pk": 4030167, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 29, "verse": 16, "text": "You are to slaughter the ram, take its blood, and splatter it on all sides of the altar."}, {"pk": 4030168, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 29, "verse": 17, "text": "Cut the ram into pieces. Wash its entrails and legs, and place them with its head and its pieces on the altar."}, {"pk": 4030169, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 29, "verse": 18, "text": "Then burn the whole ram on the altar; it is a burnt offering to the LORD. It is a pleasing aroma, \u24d6 a fire offering to the LORD.", "comment": "\u24d6 Gn 8:21; Ex 29:25"}, {"pk": 4030170, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 29, "verse": 19, "text": "\u201cYou are to take the second ram, and Aaron and his sons must lay their hands on the ram\u2019s head. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Ex 29:3; Lv 8:22"}, {"pk": 4030171, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 29, "verse": 20, "text": "Slaughter the ram, take some of its blood, and put it on Aaron\u2019s right earlobe, on his sons\u2019 right earlobes, on the thumbs of their right hands, and on the big toes of their right feet. Splatter the remaining blood on all sides of the altar."}, {"pk": 4030172, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 29, "verse": 21, "text": "Take some of the blood that is on the altar and some of the anointing oil, \u24d8 and sprinkle them on Aaron and his garments, as well as on his sons and their garments. So he and his garments will be holy, as well as his sons and their garments.", "comment": "\u24d8 Ex 30:25,31; Heb 9:22"}, {"pk": 4030173, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 29, "verse": 22, "text": "\u201cTake the fat from the ram, the fat tail, the fat covering the entrails, the fatty lobe of the liver, the two kidneys and the fat on them, and the right thigh (since this is a ram for ordination [2]);", "comment": "[2] The priest would normally receive the right thigh to be eaten, but here it is burned; Lv 7:32-34."}, {"pk": 4030174, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 29, "verse": 23, "text": "take one loaf of bread, one cake of bread made with oil, and one wafer from the basket of unleavened bread that is before the LORD;"}, {"pk": 4030175, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 29, "verse": 24, "text": "and put all of them in the hands of Aaron and his [3] sons and present them as a presentation offering before the LORD. \u24d9", "comment": "[3] Lit in the hands of his
\u24d9 Lv 7:30; 8:22"}, {"pk": 4030176, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 29, "verse": 25, "text": "Take them from their hands and burn them on the altar on top of the burnt offering, as a pleasing aroma before the LORD; it is a fire offering to the LORD."}, {"pk": 4030177, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 29, "verse": 26, "text": "\u201cTake the breast from the ram of Aaron\u2019s ordination and present it as a presentation offering before the LORD; it is to be your portion. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Lv 7:3; 8:29"}, {"pk": 4030178, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 29, "verse": 27, "text": "Consecrate for Aaron and his sons \u24db the breast of the presentation offering that is presented and the thigh of the contribution that is lifted up from the ram of ordination.", "comment": "\u24db Lv 7:31,34; Nm 18:11,18; Dt 18:3"}, {"pk": 4030179, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 29, "verse": 28, "text": "This will belong to Aaron and his sons as a regular portion from the Israelites, for it is a contribution. It will be the Israelites\u2019 contribution from their fellowship sacrifices, their contribution to the LORD."}, {"pk": 4030180, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 29, "verse": 29, "text": "\u201cThe holy garments that belong to Aaron are to belong to his sons after him, so that they can be anointed and ordained [4] in them. \u24dc", "comment": "[4] Lit him for anointing in them and for filling their hand
\u24dc Nm 18:8; 20:26,28"}, {"pk": 4030181, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 29, "verse": 30, "text": "Any priest who is one of his sons and who succeeds him and enters the tent of meeting to minister in the sanctuary must wear them for seven days. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Lv 8:35; Nm 20:28"}, {"pk": 4030182, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 29, "verse": 31, "text": "\u201cYou are to take the ram of ordination and boil its flesh in a holy place."}, {"pk": 4030183, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 29, "verse": 32, "text": "Aaron and his sons are to eat the meat of the ram and the bread that is in the basket at the entrance to the tent of meeting. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Lv 8:31; Mt 12:4"}, {"pk": 4030184, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 29, "verse": 33, "text": "They must eat those things by which atonement was made at the time of their ordination [5] and consecration. An unauthorized person must not eat \u24d1 them, for these things are holy.", "comment": "\u24d1 Lv 10:14-15,17; 22:10
[5] Lit made to fill their hand"}, {"pk": 4030185, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 29, "verse": 34, "text": "If any of the meat of ordination or any of the bread is left until morning, burn what is left over. It must not be eaten because it is holy."}, {"pk": 4030186, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 29, "verse": 35, "text": "\u201cThis is what you are to do for Aaron and his sons based on all I have commanded you. Take seven days to ordain them."}, {"pk": 4030187, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 29, "verse": 36, "text": "Sacrifice a bull as a sin offering each day for atonement. Purify [6] the altar when you make atonement for it, and anoint it in order to consecrate it. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Ex 40:10; Heb 10:11
[6] Or Make a sin offering on"}, {"pk": 4030188, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 29, "verse": 37, "text": "For seven days you must make atonement for the altar and consecrate it. The altar will be especially holy. Whatever touches the altar will be consecrated. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Ex 30:29; Mt 23:19"}, {"pk": 4030189, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 29, "verse": 38, "text": "\u201cThis is what you are to offer regularly on the altar every day: two year-old lambs. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Nm 28:3; 1Ch 16:40; Ezr 3:3; Dn 12:11"}, {"pk": 4030190, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 29, "verse": 39, "text": "In the morning offer one lamb, and at twilight offer the other lamb. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 1Kg 18:29,36; 2Kg 16:15; Ezr 9:4-5; Ps 141:2; Ezk 46:13-15"}, {"pk": 4030191, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 29, "verse": 40, "text": "With the first lamb offer two quarts [7] of fine flour mixed with one quart [8] of oil from crushed olives, and a drink offering of one quart of wine.", "comment": "[7] Lit offer a tenth
[8] Lit a fourth of a hin"}, {"pk": 4030192, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 29, "verse": 41, "text": "You are to offer the second lamb at twilight. Offer a grain offering and a drink offering with it, like the one in the morning, as a pleasing aroma, a fire offering to the LORD."}, {"pk": 4030193, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 29, "verse": 42, "text": "This will be a regular burnt offering throughout your generations at the entrance to the tent of meeting before the LORD, where I will meet you [9] to speak with you. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Ex 25:22; 30:8
[9] = Moses"}, {"pk": 4030194, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 29, "verse": 43, "text": "I will also meet with the Israelites there, and that place will be consecrated by my glory. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 1Kg 8:11; 2Ch 5:14; Ezk 43:5; Hg 2:7,9"}, {"pk": 4030195, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 29, "verse": 44, "text": "I will consecrate the tent of meeting and the altar; I will also consecrate Aaron and his sons to serve me as priests."}, {"pk": 4030196, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 29, "verse": 45, "text": "I will dwell \u24d8 among the Israelites and be their God. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d8 Zch 2:10; Jn 14:17
\u24d9 Ex 25:8; Lv 26:12"}, {"pk": 4030197, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 29, "verse": 46, "text": "And they will know that I am the LORD their God, who brought them out of the land of Egypt, so that I might dwell among them. I am the LORD their God. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Ex 20:2"}, {"pk": 4030198, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 30, "verse": 1, "text": "\u201cYou are to make an altar for the burning of incense; make it of acacia wood. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Ex 37:25; Rv 8:3"}, {"pk": 4030199, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 30, "verse": 2, "text": "It must be square, eighteen inches long and eighteen inches wide; [1] it must be thirty-six inches high. [2] Its horns must be of one piece with it.", "comment": "[1] Lit one cubit its length and one cubit its width
[2] Lit wide; and two cubits its height"}, {"pk": 4030200, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 30, "verse": 3, "text": "Overlay its top, all around its sides, and its horns with pure gold; make a gold molding all around it."}, {"pk": 4030201, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 30, "verse": 4, "text": "Make two gold rings for it under the molding on two of its sides; put these on opposite sides of it to be holders for the poles to carry it with."}, {"pk": 4030202, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 30, "verse": 5, "text": "Make the poles of acacia wood and overlay them with gold."}, {"pk": 4030203, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 30, "verse": 6, "text": "\u201cYou are to place the altar in front of the curtain by the ark of the testimony\u2009\u2014\u2009in front of the mercy seat that is over the testimony\u2009\u2014\u2009where I will meet with you."}, {"pk": 4030204, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 30, "verse": 7, "text": "Aaron must burn fragrant incense on it; he must burn it every morning when he tends the lamps. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Ex 27:21; 1Sm 2:28; 1Ch 23:13; Lk 1:9"}, {"pk": 4030205, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 30, "verse": 8, "text": "When Aaron sets up the lamps at twilight, he must burn incense. There is to be an incense offering before the LORD throughout your generations."}, {"pk": 4030206, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 30, "verse": 9, "text": "You must not offer unauthorized incense on it, \u24dd or a burnt or grain offering; you are not to pour a drink offering on it.", "comment": "\u24dd Lv 10:1"}, {"pk": 4030207, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 30, "verse": 10, "text": "\u201cOnce a year Aaron is to perform the atonement ceremony for the altar. Throughout your generations he is to perform the atonement ceremony for [3] it once a year, with the blood of the sin offering for atonement on the horns. \u24d0 The altar is especially holy to the LORD.\u201d", "comment": "[3] Or on
\u24d0 Lv 16:18"}, {"pk": 4030208, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 30, "verse": 11, "text": "The LORD spoke to Moses:"}, {"pk": 4030209, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 30, "verse": 12, "text": "\u201cWhen you take a census \u24d1 of the Israelites to register them, each of the men must pay a ransom \u24d2 for his life to the LORD as they are registered. Then no plague \u24d3 will come on them as they are registered.", "comment": "\u24d3 Ex 12:13; 2Sm 24:13,21,25
\u24d1 Nm 1:2; 2Sm 24:2
\u24d2 Nm 31:50; Mt 20:28"}, {"pk": 4030210, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 30, "verse": 13, "text": "Everyone who is registered must pay half a shekel [4] according to the sanctuary shekel (twenty gerahs to the shekel). This half shekel is a contribution to the LORD. \u24d4", "comment": "[4] A shekel is about two-fifths of an ounce of silver
\u24d4 Ex 38:26; Nm 3:47; Mt 17:24"}, {"pk": 4030211, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 30, "verse": 14, "text": "Each man who is registered, twenty years old or more, must give this contribution to the LORD."}, {"pk": 4030212, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 30, "verse": 15, "text": "The wealthy may not give more and the poor may not give less \u24d5 than half a shekel when giving the contribution to the LORD to atone for [5] your lives.", "comment": "\u24d5 Pr 22:2; Eph 6:9
[5] Or to ransom, also in v. 16"}, {"pk": 4030213, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 30, "verse": 16, "text": "Take the atonement price [6] from the Israelites and use it for the service of the tent of meeting. It will serve as a reminder for the Israelites before the LORD to atone for your lives.\u201d \u24d6", "comment": "[6] Lit the silver of the atonement
\u24d6 Ex 38:25-28; Nm 16:40"}, {"pk": 4030214, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 30, "verse": 17, "text": "The LORD spoke to Moses:"}, {"pk": 4030215, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 30, "verse": 18, "text": "\u201cMake a bronze basin \u24d7 for washing and a bronze stand for it. Set it between the tent of meeting and the altar, and put water in it.", "comment": "\u24d7 Ex 38:8; 40:7,30; 1Kg 7:38"}, {"pk": 4030216, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 30, "verse": 19, "text": "Aaron and his sons must wash their hands and feet from the basin."}, {"pk": 4030217, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 30, "verse": 20, "text": "Whenever they enter the tent of meeting or approach the altar to minister by burning an offering to the LORD, they must wash with water so that they will not die."}, {"pk": 4030218, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 30, "verse": 21, "text": "They must wash their hands and feet so that they will not die; this is to be a permanent statute \u24d8 for them, for Aaron and his descendants throughout their generations.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d8 Ex 27:21; 28:43"}, {"pk": 4030219, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 30, "verse": 22, "text": "The LORD spoke to Moses:"}, {"pk": 4030220, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 30, "verse": 23, "text": "\u201cTake for yourself the finest spices: \u24d9 12\u00bd pounds [7] of liquid myrrh, half as much (6\u00bc pounds [8]) of fragrant cinnamon, 6\u00bc pounds of fragrant cane,", "comment": "\u24d9 Sg 4:14; Ezk 27:22
[8] Lit 250 (shekels)
[7] Lit 500 (shekels), also in v. 24"}, {"pk": 4030221, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 30, "verse": 24, "text": "12\u00bd pounds of cassia (by the sanctuary shekel), and a gallon [9] of olive oil. \u24da", "comment": "[9] Lit a hin
\u24da Ex 29:40; Ps 45:8"}, {"pk": 4030222, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 30, "verse": 25, "text": "Prepare from these a holy anointing oil, a scented blend, the work of a perfumer; it will be holy anointing oil. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Ex 37:29; Nm 35:25"}, {"pk": 4030223, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 30, "verse": 26, "text": "\u201cWith it you are to anoint \u24dc the tent of meeting, the ark of the testimony,", "comment": "\u24dc Ex 40:9; Lv 8:10; Nm 7:1"}, {"pk": 4030224, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 30, "verse": 27, "text": "the table with all its utensils, the lampstand with its utensils, the altar of incense,"}, {"pk": 4030225, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 30, "verse": 28, "text": "the altar of burnt offering with all its utensils, and the basin with its stand."}, {"pk": 4030226, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 30, "verse": 29, "text": "Consecrate them and they will be especially holy. Whatever touches them will be consecrated."}, {"pk": 4030227, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 30, "verse": 30, "text": "Anoint Aaron and his sons and consecrate \u24dd them to serve me as priests.", "comment": "\u24dd Ex 29:7; Lv 8:12,30"}, {"pk": 4030228, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 30, "verse": 31, "text": "\u201cTell the Israelites: This will be my holy anointing oil throughout your generations."}, {"pk": 4030229, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 30, "verse": 32, "text": "It must not be used for ordinary anointing on a person\u2019s body, and you must not make anything like it using its formula. It is holy, and it must be holy to you."}, {"pk": 4030230, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 30, "verse": 33, "text": "Anyone who blends something like it or puts some of it on an unauthorized person must be cut off \u24d0 from his people.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d0 Gn 17:14; Ex 30:38"}, {"pk": 4030231, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 30, "verse": 34, "text": "The LORD said to Moses: \u201cTake fragrant spices: stacte, onycha, and galbanum; the spices and pure frankincense are to be in equal measures."}, {"pk": 4030232, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 30, "verse": 35, "text": "Prepare expertly blended incense from these; it is to be seasoned with salt, pure and holy."}, {"pk": 4030233, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 30, "verse": 36, "text": "Grind some of it into a fine powder and put some in front of the testimony in the tent of meeting, where I will meet with you. It must be especially holy \u24d1 to you.", "comment": "\u24d1 Ex 29:37; Lv 2:3"}, {"pk": 4030234, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 30, "verse": 37, "text": "As for the incense you are making, you must not make any for yourselves using its formula. It is to be regarded by you as holy\u2009\u2014\u2009belonging to the LORD."}, {"pk": 4030235, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 30, "verse": 38, "text": "Anyone who makes something like it to smell its fragrance must be cut off from his people.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4030236, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 31, "verse": 1, "text": "The LORD also spoke to Moses:"}, {"pk": 4030237, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 31, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cLook, I have appointed by name Bezalel \u24d2 son of Uri, son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah.", "comment": "\u24d2 Ex 35:30; 36:1; 1Ch 2:20"}, {"pk": 4030238, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 31, "verse": 3, "text": "I have filled him with God\u2019s Spirit, with wisdom, understanding, and ability in every craft \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Ex 35:31; 1Kg 7:14"}, {"pk": 4030239, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 31, "verse": 4, "text": "to design artistic works in gold, silver, and bronze,"}, {"pk": 4030240, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 31, "verse": 5, "text": "to cut gemstones for mounting, and to carve wood for work in every craft."}, {"pk": 4030241, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 31, "verse": 6, "text": "I have also selected Oholiab [1] son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan, to be with him. I have put wisdom in the heart of every skilled artisan [2] in order to make all that I have commanded you:", "comment": "[1] LXX, Syr read Eliab
[2] Lit everyone wise of heart"}, {"pk": 4030242, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 31, "verse": 7, "text": "the tent of meeting, the ark of the testimony, the mercy seat that is on top of it, and all the other furnishings of the tent \u24d4 \u2009\u2014\u2009", "comment": "\u24d4 Ex 36:8-38; 37:1-6"}, {"pk": 4030243, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 31, "verse": 8, "text": "the table with its utensils, the pure gold lampstand with all its utensils, the altar of incense,"}, {"pk": 4030244, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 31, "verse": 9, "text": "the altar of burnt offering with all its utensils, the basin with its stand\u2009\u2014\u2009"}, {"pk": 4030245, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 31, "verse": 10, "text": "the specially woven [3] garments, both the holy garments for the priest Aaron and the garments for his sons to serve as priests,", "comment": "[3] Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4030246, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 31, "verse": 11, "text": "the anointing oil, and the fragrant incense for the sanctuary. They must make them according to all that I have commanded you.\u201d \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 30:25,31,34; 37:10-29; 38:1,8; 39:1,41"}, {"pk": 4030247, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 31, "verse": 12, "text": "The LORD said to Moses:"}, {"pk": 4030248, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 31, "verse": 13, "text": "\u201cTell the Israelites: You must observe my Sabbaths, for it is a sign between me and you throughout your generations, so that you will know that I am the LORD who consecrates you. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Lv 19:3,30; Ezk 20:12,20"}, {"pk": 4030249, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 31, "verse": 14, "text": "Observe the Sabbath, for it is holy to you. Whoever profanes it must be put to death. If anyone does work on it, that person must be cut off from his people. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Nm 15:35"}, {"pk": 4030250, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 31, "verse": 15, "text": "Work may be done for six days, but on the seventh day there must be a Sabbath of complete rest, \u24d8 holy to the LORD. Anyone who does work on the Sabbath day must be put to death.", "comment": "\u24d8 Gn 2:2; Ex 16:23; 20:9"}, {"pk": 4030251, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 31, "verse": 16, "text": "The Israelites must observe the Sabbath, celebrating it throughout their generations as a permanent covenant."}, {"pk": 4030252, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 31, "verse": 17, "text": "It is a sign forever between me and the Israelites, for in six days the LORD made the heavens and the earth, but on the seventh day he rested and was refreshed.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4030253, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 31, "verse": 18, "text": "When he finished speaking with Moses on Mount Sinai, he gave him the two tablets of the testimony, stone tablets inscribed by the finger of God. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Ex 24:12; 32:15-16; Dt 4:13; 5:22; 2Co 3:3"}, {"pk": 4030254, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 32, "verse": 1, "text": "When the people saw that Moses delayed in coming down from the mountain, they gathered around Aaron and said to him, \u201cCome, make gods [1] for us who will go before us because this Moses, the man who brought us up from the land of Egypt\u2009\u2014\u2009we don\u2019t know what has happened to him!\u201d \u24da", "comment": "[1] Or make a god, also in v. 23
\u24da Ex 13:21; 24:18; Dt 9:9; Ac 7:40"}, {"pk": 4030255, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 32, "verse": 2, "text": "Aaron replied to them, \u201cTake off the gold rings \u24db that are on the ears of your wives, your sons, and your daughters and bring them to me.\u201d", "comment": "\u24db Ex 35:22; Jdg 8:24-27"}, {"pk": 4030256, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 32, "verse": 3, "text": "So all the people took off the gold rings that were on their ears and brought them to Aaron."}, {"pk": 4030257, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 32, "verse": 4, "text": "He took the gold from them, fashioned it with an engraving tool, and made it into an image of a calf. Then they said, \u201cIsrael, these are your gods, [2] who brought you up from the land of Egypt!\u201d \u24dc", "comment": "[2] Or \u201cIsrael, this is your god or \u201cIsrael, this is your God, also in v. 8
\u24dc Dt 9:16; Jdg 17:3-4; 1Kg 12:28; Neh 9:18; Ps 106:19; Ac 7:41"}, {"pk": 4030258, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 32, "verse": 5, "text": "When Aaron saw this, he built an altar in front of it and made an announcement: \u201cThere will be a festival \u24dd to the LORD tomorrow.\u201d", "comment": "\u24dd Lv 23:2,37; 2Kg 10:20"}, {"pk": 4030259, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 32, "verse": 6, "text": "Early the next morning they arose, offered burnt offerings, and presented fellowship offerings. The people sat down to eat and drink, and got up to party. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Nm 25:2; 1Co 10:7"}, {"pk": 4030260, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 32, "verse": 7, "text": "The LORD spoke to Moses: \u201cGo down at once! For your people you brought up from the land of Egypt have acted corruptly. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Gn 6:11-12; Dt 9:12"}, {"pk": 4030261, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 32, "verse": 8, "text": "They have quickly turned from the way I commanded them; they have made for themselves an image of a calf. They have bowed down to it, sacrificed to it, and said, \u2018Israel, these are your gods, who brought you up from the land of Egypt.\u2019\u201d \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Ex 20:3-4,23; 34:15; Dt 32:17; 1Kg 12:28"}, {"pk": 4030262, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 32, "verse": 9, "text": "The LORD also said to Moses: \u201cI have seen this people, and they are indeed a stiff-necked \u24d3 people.", "comment": "\u24d3 Ex 33:3,5; 34:9; 2Ch 30:8; Is 48:4; Ac 7:51"}, {"pk": 4030263, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 32, "verse": 10, "text": "Now leave me alone, so that my anger can burn against them and I can destroy them. Then I will make you into a great nation.\u201d \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Ex 22:24; Nm 14:12; Dt 9:14"}, {"pk": 4030264, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 32, "verse": 11, "text": "But Moses sought the favor of the LORD his God: \u201cLORD, why does your anger burn against your people you brought out of the land of Egypt with great power and a strong hand?"}, {"pk": 4030265, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 32, "verse": 12, "text": "Why should the Egyptians say, \u2018He brought them out with an evil intent to kill them in the mountains and eliminate them from the face of the earth\u2019? Turn from your fierce anger and relent concerning this disaster planned for your people. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Nm 14:13-16; Dt 9:18,26-29"}, {"pk": 4030266, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 32, "verse": 13, "text": "Remember your servants Abraham, Isaac, and Israel\u2009\u2014\u2009you swore to them by yourself \u24d6 and declared, \u2018I will make your offspring as numerous as the stars of the sky and will give your offspring all this land that I have promised, and they will inherit it forever.\u2019\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 Gn 22:16-18; Heb 6:13
\u24d7 Gn 12:7; 13:15; 15:7,18; 26:4; 35:11-12"}, {"pk": 4030267, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 32, "verse": 14, "text": "So the LORD relented \u24d8 concerning the disaster he had said he would bring on his people.", "comment": "\u24d8 2Sm 24:16; Ps 106:45"}, {"pk": 4030268, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 32, "verse": 15, "text": "Then Moses turned and went down the mountain with the two tablets of the testimony in his hands. They were inscribed on both sides\u2009\u2014\u2009inscribed front and back."}, {"pk": 4030269, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 32, "verse": 16, "text": "The tablets were the work of God, and the writing was God\u2019s writing, engraved on the tablets. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Ex 31:18; Dt 9:15"}, {"pk": 4030270, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 32, "verse": 17, "text": "When Joshua heard the sound of the people as they shouted, he said to Moses, \u201cThere is a sound of war in the camp.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4030271, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 32, "verse": 18, "text": "But Moses replied: It\u2019s not the sound of a victory cry
and not the sound of a cry of defeat;
I hear the sound of singing!
"}, {"pk": 4030272, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 32, "verse": 19, "text": "As he approached the camp and saw the calf and the dancing, Moses became enraged and threw the tablets out of his hands, smashing them at the base of the mountain."}, {"pk": 4030273, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 32, "verse": 20, "text": "He took the calf they had made, burned it up, and ground it to powder. He scattered the powder over the surface of the water and forced the Israelites to drink the water."}, {"pk": 4030274, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 32, "verse": 21, "text": "Then Moses asked Aaron, \u201cWhat did these people do to you that you have led them into such a grave sin?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4030275, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 32, "verse": 22, "text": "\u201cDon\u2019t be enraged, my lord,\u201d Aaron replied. \u201cYou yourself know that the people are intent on evil. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Gn 20:9; 26:10; Ex 14:11; Dt 9:16-17,21"}, {"pk": 4030276, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 32, "verse": 23, "text": "They said to me, \u2018Make gods for us who will go before us because this Moses, the man who brought us up from the land of Egypt\u2009\u2014\u2009we don\u2019t know what has happened to him!\u2019"}, {"pk": 4030277, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 32, "verse": 24, "text": "So I said to them, \u2018Whoever has gold, take it off,\u2019 and they gave it to me. When I threw it into the fire, out came this calf!\u201d"}, {"pk": 4030278, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 32, "verse": 25, "text": "Moses saw that the people were out of control, for Aaron had let them get out of control, making them a laughingstock to their enemies. [3]", "comment": "[3] Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4030279, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 32, "verse": 26, "text": "And Moses stood at the camp\u2019s entrance and said, \u201cWhoever is for the LORD, come to me.\u201d And all the Levites gathered around him."}, {"pk": 4030280, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 32, "verse": 27, "text": "He told them, \u201cThis is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says, \u2018Every man fasten his sword to his side; go back and forth through the camp from entrance to entrance, and each of you kill his brother, his friend, and his neighbor.\u2019\u201d \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Nm 25:5; Dt 33:9"}, {"pk": 4030281, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 32, "verse": 28, "text": "The Levites did as Moses commanded, and about three thousand men fell dead that day among the people."}, {"pk": 4030282, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 32, "verse": 29, "text": "Afterward Moses said, \u201cToday you have been dedicated [4] to the LORD, since each man went against his son and his brother. Therefore you have brought a blessing on yourselves today.\u201d \u24dc", "comment": "[4] Text emended; MT reads \u201cToday dedicate yourselves; LXX, Vg read \u201cToday you have dedicated yourselves
\u24dc Nm 25:11-13; Zch 13:3"}, {"pk": 4030283, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 32, "verse": 30, "text": "The following day Moses said to the people, \u201cYou have committed a grave sin. Now I will go up to the LORD; perhaps I will be able to atone for your sin.\u201d \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd 1Sm 12:20; 2Sm 16:12"}, {"pk": 4030284, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 32, "verse": 31, "text": "So Moses returned to the LORD and said, \u201cOh, these people have committed a grave sin; they have made a god of gold for themselves. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Ex 20:23; Dt 9:18"}, {"pk": 4030285, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 32, "verse": 32, "text": "Now if you would only forgive their sin. But if not, please erase me from the book you have written.\u201d \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 69:28; Dn 12:1; Rm 9:3; Php 4:3; Rv 3:5; 21:27"}, {"pk": 4030286, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 32, "verse": 33, "text": "The LORD replied to Moses: \u201cWhoever has sinned against me I will erase from my book. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Dt 29:20; Ps 9:5"}, {"pk": 4030287, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 32, "verse": 34, "text": "Now go, lead the people to the place I told you about; see, my angel will go before you. But on the day I settle accounts, I will hold them accountable for their sin.\u201d \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Dt 32:35; Rm 2:5-6"}, {"pk": 4030288, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 32, "verse": 35, "text": "And the LORD inflicted a plague on the people for what they did with the calf Aaron had made."}, {"pk": 4030289, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 33, "verse": 1, "text": "The LORD spoke to Moses: \u201cGo up from here, you and the people you brought up from the land of Egypt, to the land I promised to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, saying: I will give it to your offspring. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Gn 12:7; Ex 32:7"}, {"pk": 4030290, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 33, "verse": 2, "text": "I will send an angel ahead of you and will drive out the Canaanites, Amorites, Hethites, Perizzites, [1] Hivites, and Jebusites. \u24d5", "comment": "[1] Sam, LXX add Girgashites
\u24d5 Ex 32:34; Jos 24:11"}, {"pk": 4030291, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 33, "verse": 3, "text": "Go up to a land flowing with milk and honey. But I will not go up with you because you are a stiff-necked people; otherwise, I might destroy you on the way.\u201d \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Ex 3:8; 32:9; Nm 16:21,45"}, {"pk": 4030292, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 33, "verse": 4, "text": "When the people heard this bad news, they mourned and didn\u2019t put on their jewelry. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Nm 14:39; Ezk 24:17,23"}, {"pk": 4030293, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 33, "verse": 5, "text": "For the LORD said to Moses: \u201cTell the Israelites: You are a stiff-necked people. If I went up with you for a single moment, I would destroy you. Now take off your jewelry, and I will decide what to do with you.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4030294, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 33, "verse": 6, "text": "So the Israelites remained stripped of their jewelry from Mount Horeb onward."}, {"pk": 4030295, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 33, "verse": 7, "text": "Now Moses took a tent and pitched it outside the camp, at a distance from the camp; he called it the tent of meeting. Anyone who wanted to consult the LORD would go to the tent of meeting that was outside the camp. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Ex 29:42-43; Dt 4:29"}, {"pk": 4030296, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 33, "verse": 8, "text": "Whenever Moses went out to the tent, all the people would stand up, each one at the door of his tent, and they would watch Moses until he entered the tent."}, {"pk": 4030297, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 33, "verse": 9, "text": "When Moses entered the tent, the pillar of cloud would come down and remain at the entrance to the tent, and the LORD would speak with Moses. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Ex 13:21; 31:18; Ps 99:7"}, {"pk": 4030298, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 33, "verse": 10, "text": "As all the people saw the pillar of cloud remaining at the entrance to the tent, they would stand up, then bow in worship, each one at the door of his tent."}, {"pk": 4030299, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 33, "verse": 11, "text": "The LORD would speak with Moses face to face, just as a man speaks with his friend, then Moses would return to the camp. His assistant, the young man Joshua son of Nun, would not leave the inside of the tent. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Ex 24:13; Nm 12:8; Dt 34:10"}, {"pk": 4030300, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 33, "verse": 12, "text": "Moses said to the LORD, \u201cLook, you have told me, \u2018Lead this people up,\u2019 but you have not let me know whom you will send with me. You said, \u2018I know you by name, \u24db and you have also found favor with me.\u2019", "comment": "\u24db Ex 32:34; Jn 10:14-15; 2Tm 2:19"}, {"pk": 4030301, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 33, "verse": 13, "text": "Now if I have indeed found favor with you, please teach me your ways, \u24dc and I will know you, so that I may find favor with you. Now consider that this nation is your people.\u201d \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 25:4; 86:11; 119:33
\u24dd Ex 34:9; Dt 9:26,29"}, {"pk": 4030302, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 33, "verse": 14, "text": "And he replied, \u201cMy presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.\u201d \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Jos 21:44; 22:4; Is 63:9"}, {"pk": 4030303, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 33, "verse": 15, "text": "\u201cIf your presence does not go,\u201d Moses responded to him, \u201cdon\u2019t make us go up from here."}, {"pk": 4030304, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 33, "verse": 16, "text": "How will it be known that I and your people have found favor with you unless you go with us? I and your people will be distinguished by this from all the other people on the face of the earth.\u201d \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Ex 34:10; Nm 14:14"}, {"pk": 4030305, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 33, "verse": 17, "text": "The LORD answered Moses, \u201cI will do this very thing you have asked, for you have found favor with me, and I know you by name.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4030306, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 33, "verse": 18, "text": "Then Moses said, \u201cPlease, let me see your glory.\u201d \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Ex 33:20; 1Tm 6:16"}, {"pk": 4030307, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 33, "verse": 19, "text": "He said, \u201cI will cause all my goodness to pass in front of you, and I will proclaim the name \u2018the LORD\u2019 before you. I will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion.\u201d \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Rm 9:15"}, {"pk": 4030308, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 33, "verse": 20, "text": "But he added, \u201cYou cannot see my face, for humans cannot see \u24d4 me and live.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d4 Gn 32:30; Is 6:5"}, {"pk": 4030309, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 33, "verse": 21, "text": "The LORD said, \u201cHere is a place near me. You are to stand on the rock,"}, {"pk": 4030310, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 33, "verse": 22, "text": "and when my glory passes by, I will put you in the crevice of the rock and cover you with my hand until I have passed by. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 91:1,4; Is 2:21"}, {"pk": 4030311, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 33, "verse": 23, "text": "Then I will take my hand away, and you will see my back, but my face will not be seen.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4030312, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 34, "verse": 1, "text": "The LORD said to Moses, \u201cCut two stone tablets like the first ones, and I will write on them the words that were on the first tablets, which you broke. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Ex 32:19; 34:28; Dt 10:2,4"}, {"pk": 4030313, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 34, "verse": 2, "text": "Be prepared by morning. Come up Mount Sinai in the morning and stand before me on the mountaintop."}, {"pk": 4030314, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 34, "verse": 3, "text": "No one may go up with you; in fact, no one should be seen anywhere on the mountain. Even the flocks and herds are not to graze in front of that mountain.\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Ex 19:12-13,20-21"}, {"pk": 4030315, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 34, "verse": 4, "text": "Moses cut two stone tablets like the first ones. He got up early in the morning, and taking the two stone tablets in his hand, he climbed Mount Sinai, just as the LORD had commanded him."}, {"pk": 4030316, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 34, "verse": 5, "text": "The LORD came down in a cloud, stood with him there, and proclaimed his name, \u201cthe LORD.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4030317, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 34, "verse": 6, "text": "The LORD passed in front of him and proclaimed: The LORD \u2009\u2014\u2009the LORD is a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger and abounding in faithful love and truth, \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Nm 14:18; Neh 9:17; Ps 86:15; 103:8; 108:4; Jl 2:13; Rm 2:4"}, {"pk": 4030318, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 34, "verse": 7, "text": "maintaining faithful love to a thousand generations, forgiving iniquity, rebellion, and sin. \u24d9 But he will not leave the guilty \u24da unpunished, bringing the fathers\u2019 iniquity on the children and grandchildren to the third and fourth generation.", "comment": "\u24d9 Ex 20:6; Ps 103:3; 130:4; Dn 9:9; 1Jn 1:9
\u24da Jos 24:19; Jb 10:14; Nah 1:3"}, {"pk": 4030319, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 34, "verse": 8, "text": "Moses immediately knelt low on the ground and worshiped."}, {"pk": 4030320, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 34, "verse": 9, "text": "Then he said, \u201cMy Lord, if I have indeed found favor with you, my Lord, please go with us (even though this is a stiff-necked people), forgive our iniquity and our sin, and accept us as your own possession.\u201d \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Ex 33:15-16; Ps 33:12; 94:14"}, {"pk": 4030321, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 34, "verse": 10, "text": "And the LORD responded: \u201cLook, I am making a covenant. I will perform wonders in the presence of all your people that have never been done [1] in the whole earth or in any nation. All the people you live among will see the LORD\u2019s work, for what I am doing with you is awe-inspiring. \u24dc", "comment": "[1] Lit created
\u24dc Dt 4:32; 5:2; Ps 77:14; 145:6"}, {"pk": 4030322, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 34, "verse": 11, "text": "Observe what I command you today. I am going to drive out before you the Amorites, Canaanites, Hethites, Perizzites, Hivites, [2] and Jebusites.", "comment": "[2] DSS, Sam, LXX add Girgashites"}, {"pk": 4030323, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 34, "verse": 12, "text": "Be careful not to make a treaty with the inhabitants of the land that you are going to enter; otherwise, they will become a snare among you. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Ex 23:32-33; 33:2"}, {"pk": 4030324, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 34, "verse": 13, "text": "Instead, you must tear down their altars, smash their sacred pillars, and chop down their Asherah poles. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Ex 23:24; Dt 12:3; 2Kg 18:4; 2Ch 34:3-4"}, {"pk": 4030325, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 34, "verse": 14, "text": "Because the LORD is jealous \u24d1 for his reputation, you are never to bow down to another god. [3] He is a jealous God.", "comment": "\u24d1 Ex 20:3,5; Dt 4:24
[3] Or the LORD \u2009\u2014\u2009his name is Jealous or the LORD, being jealous by nature"}, {"pk": 4030326, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 34, "verse": 15, "text": "\u201cDo not make a treaty with the inhabitants of the land, or else when they prostitute themselves with their gods and sacrifice to their gods, they will invite you, and you will eat their sacrifices. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Nm 25:2; Jdg 2:17; 1Co 8:4,7,10"}, {"pk": 4030327, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 34, "verse": 16, "text": "Then you will take some of their daughters as brides for your sons. Their daughters will prostitute themselves with their gods and cause your sons to prostitute themselves with their gods. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Dt 7:3; 1Kg 11:2,4; Ezr 9:2; Neh 13:25"}, {"pk": 4030328, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 34, "verse": 17, "text": "\u201cDo not make cast images \u24d4 of gods for yourselves.", "comment": "\u24d4 Ex 32:8; Lv 19:14"}, {"pk": 4030329, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 34, "verse": 18, "text": "\u201cObserve the Festival of Unleavened Bread. You are to eat unleavened bread for seven days at the appointed time in the month of Abib, [4] as I commanded you, for you came out of Egypt in the month of Abib. \u24d5", "comment": "[4] March\u2013April; called Nisan in the post-exilic period; Neh 2:1; Est 3:7
\u24d5 Ex 12:15; 13:4"}, {"pk": 4030330, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 34, "verse": 19, "text": "\u201cThe firstborn \u24d6 male from every womb belongs to me, including all your male [5] [6] livestock, the firstborn of cattle or sheep.", "comment": "\u24d6 Ex 13:2; 22:29
[5] LXX, Theod, Vg, Tg read males
[6] Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4030331, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 34, "verse": 20, "text": "You may redeem the firstborn of a donkey with a sheep, but if you do not redeem it, break its neck. \u24d7 You must redeem all the firstborn of your sons. No one is to appear before me empty-handed.", "comment": "\u24d7 Ex 13:13,15; 23:15; Dt 16:16"}, {"pk": 4030332, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 34, "verse": 21, "text": "\u201cYou are to labor six days but you must rest \u24d8 on the seventh day; you must even rest during plowing and harvesting times.", "comment": "\u24d8 Ex 20:9; Lk 13:14"}, {"pk": 4030333, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 34, "verse": 22, "text": "\u201cObserve the Festival of Weeks with the firstfruits of the wheat harvest, and the Festival of Ingathering [7] at the turn of the agricultural year.", "comment": "[7] The Festival of Ingathering is called Festival of Shelters elsewhere; Lv 23:34-36."}, {"pk": 4030334, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 34, "verse": 23, "text": "Three times a year \u24d9 all your males are to appear before the Lord GOD, the God of Israel.", "comment": "\u24d9 Ex 23:14"}, {"pk": 4030335, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 34, "verse": 24, "text": "For I will drive out nations \u24da before you and enlarge your territory. \u24db No one will covet your land when you go up three times a year to appear before the LORD your God.", "comment": "\u24da Ex 33:2; Ps 78:55
\u24db Dt 12:20; 19:8"}, {"pk": 4030336, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 34, "verse": 25, "text": "\u201cDo not present [8] the blood for my sacrifice with anything leavened. The sacrifice of the Passover Festival must not remain until morning. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Ex 12:10; 23:18
[8] Lit slaughter"}, {"pk": 4030337, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 34, "verse": 26, "text": "\u201cBring the best firstfruits \u24dd of your land to the house of the LORD your God. \u201cYou must not boil a young goat in its mother\u2019s milk.\u201d", "comment": "\u24dd Ex 23:19; Dt 26:2"}, {"pk": 4030338, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 34, "verse": 27, "text": "The LORD also said to Moses, \u201cWrite \u24d0 down these words, for I have made a covenant with you and with Israel based on these words.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d0 Ex 17:14; 24:4"}, {"pk": 4030339, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 34, "verse": 28, "text": "Moses was there with the LORD forty days and forty nights; he did not eat food or drink water. He wrote the Ten Commandments, \u24d1 the words of the covenant, on the tablets.", "comment": "\u24d1 Ex 24:18; 31:18; Dt 4:13; 10:2,4"}, {"pk": 4030340, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 34, "verse": 29, "text": "As Moses descended from Mount Sinai\u2009\u2014\u2009with the two tablets of the testimony in his hands as he descended the mountain\u2009\u2014\u2009he did not realize that the skin of his face shone as a result of his speaking with the LORD. [9] \u24d2", "comment": "[9] Lit with him
\u24d2 Ex 32:15"}, {"pk": 4030341, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 34, "verse": 30, "text": "When Aaron and all the Israelites saw Moses, the skin of his face shone! \u24d3 They were afraid to come near him.", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 34:5; Mt 17:2; 2Co 3:7,13"}, {"pk": 4030342, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 34, "verse": 31, "text": "But Moses called out to them, so Aaron and all the leaders of the community returned to him, and Moses spoke to them."}, {"pk": 4030343, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 34, "verse": 32, "text": "Afterward all the Israelites came near, and he commanded them to do everything the LORD had told him on Mount Sinai."}, {"pk": 4030344, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 34, "verse": 33, "text": "When Moses had finished speaking with them, he put a veil over his face."}, {"pk": 4030345, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 34, "verse": 34, "text": "But whenever Moses went before the LORD to speak with him, he would remove the veil until he came out. After he came out, he would tell the Israelites what he had been commanded, \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Ex 24:3; 2Co 3:13-16"}, {"pk": 4030346, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 34, "verse": 35, "text": "and the Israelites would see that Moses\u2019s face [10] was radiant. Then Moses would put the veil over his face again until he went to speak with the LORD.", "comment": "[10] Lit see Moses\u2019s face, that the skin of his face"}, {"pk": 4030347, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 35, "verse": 1, "text": "Moses assembled the entire Israelite community and said to them, \u201cThese are the things that the LORD has commanded you to do: \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 34:32"}, {"pk": 4030348, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 35, "verse": 2, "text": "For six days work is to be done, but on the seventh day you are to have a holy day, a Sabbath \u24d6 of complete rest to the LORD. Anyone who does work on it must be executed.", "comment": "\u24d6 Ex 20:9; Lv 23:3"}, {"pk": 4030349, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 35, "verse": 3, "text": "Do not light a fire in any of your homes on the Sabbath day.\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Ex 16:23"}, {"pk": 4030350, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 35, "verse": 4, "text": "Then Moses said to the entire Israelite community, \u201cThis is what the LORD has commanded:"}, {"pk": 4030351, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 35, "verse": 5, "text": "Take \u24d8 up an offering among you for the LORD. Let everyone whose heart is willing bring this as the LORD\u2019s offering: gold, silver, and bronze;", "comment": "\u24d8 Ex 25:2-7"}, {"pk": 4030352, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 35, "verse": 6, "text": "blue, purple, and scarlet yarn; fine linen and goat hair;"}, {"pk": 4030353, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 35, "verse": 7, "text": "ram skins dyed red and fine leather; [1] acacia wood;", "comment": "[1] Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4030354, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 35, "verse": 8, "text": "oil for the light; spices for the anointing oil and for the fragrant incense;"}, {"pk": 4030355, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 35, "verse": 9, "text": "and onyx with gemstones to mount on the ephod and breastpiece."}, {"pk": 4030356, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 35, "verse": 10, "text": "\u201cLet all the skilled artisans [2] among you come and make everything that the LORD has commanded: \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Ex 31:6
[2] Lit the wise of heart"}, {"pk": 4030357, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 35, "verse": 11, "text": "the tabernacle\u2009\u2014\u2009its tent and covering, its clasps and supports, its crossbars, its pillars and bases;"}, {"pk": 4030358, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 35, "verse": 12, "text": "the ark with its poles, the mercy seat, and the curtain for the screen;"}, {"pk": 4030359, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 35, "verse": 13, "text": "the table with its poles, all its utensils, and the Bread of the Presence;"}, {"pk": 4030360, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 35, "verse": 14, "text": "the lampstand for light with its utensils and lamps as well as the oil for the light;"}, {"pk": 4030361, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 35, "verse": 15, "text": "the altar of incense with its poles; the anointing oil and the fragrant incense; the entryway screen for the entrance to the tabernacle;"}, {"pk": 4030362, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 35, "verse": 16, "text": "the altar of burnt offering with its bronze grate, its poles, and all its utensils; the basin with its stand;"}, {"pk": 4030363, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 35, "verse": 17, "text": "the hangings of the courtyard, its posts and bases, and the screen for the gate of the courtyard;"}, {"pk": 4030364, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 35, "verse": 18, "text": "the tent pegs for the tabernacle and the tent pegs for the courtyard, along with their ropes;"}, {"pk": 4030365, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 35, "verse": 19, "text": "and the specially woven [3] garments for ministering in the sanctuary\u2009\u2014\u2009the holy garments for the priest Aaron and the garments for his sons to serve as priests.\u201d \u24da", "comment": "[3] Hb obscure
\u24da Ex 24:5-6; 25:10,23,30-31; 26:1-2; 27:1,9; 30:1,25,34; 31:10; 39:1,41; Lv 24:5-6; Nm 4:5"}, {"pk": 4030366, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 35, "verse": 20, "text": "Then the entire Israelite community left Moses\u2019s presence."}, {"pk": 4030367, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 35, "verse": 21, "text": "Everyone whose heart was moved and whose spirit prompted him came and brought an offering to the LORD for the work on the tent of meeting, for all its services, and for the holy garments. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Ex 36:2"}, {"pk": 4030368, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 35, "verse": 22, "text": "Both men and women came; all who had willing hearts brought brooches, earrings, rings, necklaces, and all kinds of gold jewelry\u2009\u2014\u2009everyone who presented a presentation offering of gold to the LORD."}, {"pk": 4030369, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 35, "verse": 23, "text": "Everyone who possessed blue, purple, or scarlet yarn, \u24dc fine linen or goat hair, ram skins dyed red or fine leather, [4] brought them.", "comment": "\u24dc 1Ch 29:8
[4] Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4030370, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 35, "verse": 24, "text": "Everyone making an offering of silver or bronze brought it as a contribution to the LORD. Everyone who possessed acacia wood useful for any task in the work brought it."}, {"pk": 4030371, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 35, "verse": 25, "text": "Every skilled [5] woman \u24dd spun yarn with her hands and brought it: blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and fine linen.", "comment": "\u24dd Ex 28:3
[5] Lit wise of heart"}, {"pk": 4030372, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 35, "verse": 26, "text": "And all the women whose hearts were moved spun the goat hair by virtue of their skill."}, {"pk": 4030373, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 35, "verse": 27, "text": "The leaders \u24d0 brought onyx and gemstones to mount on the ephod and breastpiece,", "comment": "\u24d0 1Ch 29:6; Ezr 2:68"}, {"pk": 4030374, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 35, "verse": 28, "text": "as well as the spice \u24d1 and oil for the light, for the anointing oil, and for the fragrant incense.", "comment": "\u24d1 Ex 30:23"}, {"pk": 4030375, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 35, "verse": 29, "text": "So the Israelites brought a freewill offering to the LORD, all the men and women whose hearts prompted them to bring something for all the work that the LORD, through Moses, had commanded to be done. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Ex 35:21; 36:3; 1Ch 29:9"}, {"pk": 4030376, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 35, "verse": 30, "text": "Moses \u24d3 then said to the Israelites: \u201cLook, the LORD has appointed by name Bezalel son of Uri, son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah.", "comment": "\u24d3 Ex 31:1-6; 2Ch 2:14"}, {"pk": 4030377, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 35, "verse": 31, "text": "He has filled him with God\u2019s Spirit, with wisdom, understanding, and ability in every kind of craft"}, {"pk": 4030378, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 35, "verse": 32, "text": "to design artistic works in gold, silver, and bronze,"}, {"pk": 4030379, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 35, "verse": 33, "text": "to cut gemstones for mounting, and to carve wood for work in every kind of artistic craft."}, {"pk": 4030380, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 35, "verse": 34, "text": "He has also given [6] both him and Oholiab son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan, the ability to teach others.", "comment": "[6] Lit also put in his heart"}, {"pk": 4030381, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 35, "verse": 35, "text": "He has filled them with skill [7] to do all the work \u24d4 of a gem cutter; a designer; an embroiderer [8] in blue, purple, and scarlet yarn and fine linen; and a weaver. They can do every kind of craft and design artistic designs.", "comment": "[7] Lit with wisdom of heart
[8] Or weaver
\u24d4 Ex 31:3,6; 1Kg 7:14"}, {"pk": 4030382, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 36, "verse": 1, "text": "Bezalel, Oholiab, and all the skilled [1] people are to work based on everything the LORD has commanded. The LORD has given them wisdom and understanding to know how to do all the work of constructing the sanctuary.\u201d \u24d5", "comment": "[1] Lit wise of heart, also in v. 2
\u24d5 Ex 25:8; 28:3; 31:6; 35:10,35"}, {"pk": 4030383, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 36, "verse": 2, "text": "So Moses summoned Bezalel, Oholiab, and every skilled person in whose heart the LORD had placed wisdom, all whose hearts moved them, \u24d6 to come to the work and do it.", "comment": "\u24d6 Ex 25:2; 35:21,26; 1Ch 29:5"}, {"pk": 4030384, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 36, "verse": 3, "text": "They took from Moses\u2019s presence all the contributions that the Israelites had brought for the task of making the sanctuary. Meanwhile, the people continued to bring freewill offerings morning after morning."}, {"pk": 4030385, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 36, "verse": 4, "text": "Then all the artisans who were doing all the work for the sanctuary came one by one from the work they were doing"}, {"pk": 4030386, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 36, "verse": 5, "text": "and said to Moses, \u201cThe people are bringing more than is needed \u24d7 for the construction of the work the LORD commanded to be done.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d7 2Ch 31:10; 2Co 8:2-3"}, {"pk": 4030387, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 36, "verse": 6, "text": "After Moses gave an order, they sent a proclamation throughout the camp: \u201cLet no man or woman make anything else as an offering for the sanctuary.\u201d So the people stopped."}, {"pk": 4030388, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 36, "verse": 7, "text": "The materials were sufficient for them to do all the work. There was more than enough."}, {"pk": 4030389, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 36, "verse": 8, "text": "All \u24d8 the skilled artisans [2] among those doing the work made the tabernacle with ten curtains. Bezalel made them of finely spun linen, as well as blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, with a design of cherubim worked into them.", "comment": "[2] Lit the wise of heart
\u24d8 Ex 26:1-14"}, {"pk": 4030390, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 36, "verse": 9, "text": "Each curtain was forty-two feet [3] long and six feet [4] wide; all the curtains had the same measurements.", "comment": "[3] Lit 28 cubits
[4] Lit four cubits, also in v. 15"}, {"pk": 4030391, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 36, "verse": 10, "text": "He joined five of the curtains to each other, and the other five curtains he joined to each other."}, {"pk": 4030392, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 36, "verse": 11, "text": "He made loops of blue yarn on the edge of the last curtain in the first set and did the same on the edge of the outermost curtain in the second set."}, {"pk": 4030393, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 36, "verse": 12, "text": "He made fifty loops on the one curtain and fifty loops on the edge of the curtain in the second set, so that the loops lined up with each other."}, {"pk": 4030394, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 36, "verse": 13, "text": "He also made fifty gold clasps and joined the curtains to each other, so that the tabernacle became a single unit."}, {"pk": 4030395, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 36, "verse": 14, "text": "He made curtains of goat hair for a tent over the tabernacle; he made eleven of them."}, {"pk": 4030396, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 36, "verse": 15, "text": "Each curtain was forty-five feet [5] long and six feet wide. All eleven curtains had the same measurements.", "comment": "[5] Lit 30 cubits"}, {"pk": 4030397, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 36, "verse": 16, "text": "He joined five of the curtains together, and the other six together."}, {"pk": 4030398, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 36, "verse": 17, "text": "He made fifty loops on the edge of the outermost curtain in the first set and fifty loops on the edge of the corresponding curtain in the second set."}, {"pk": 4030399, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 36, "verse": 18, "text": "He made fifty bronze clasps to join the tent together as a single unit."}, {"pk": 4030400, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 36, "verse": 19, "text": "He also made a covering for the tent from ram skins dyed red and a covering of fine leather [6] on top of it.", "comment": "[6] Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4030401, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 36, "verse": 20, "text": "He \u24d9 made upright supports [7] of acacia wood for the tabernacle.", "comment": "[7] Or made frames
\u24d9 Ex 25:5; 26:15-29"}, {"pk": 4030402, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 36, "verse": 21, "text": "Each support was fifteen feet [8] long and twenty-seven inches [9] wide.", "comment": "[9] Lit a cubit and a half
[8] Lit 10 cubits"}, {"pk": 4030403, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 36, "verse": 22, "text": "Each support had two tenons for joining one to another. He did the same for all the supports of the tabernacle."}, {"pk": 4030404, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 36, "verse": 23, "text": "He made supports for the tabernacle as follows: twenty for the south side,"}, {"pk": 4030405, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 36, "verse": 24, "text": "and he made forty silver bases to put under the twenty supports, two bases under the first support for its two tenons, and two bases under each of the following supports for their two tenons;"}, {"pk": 4030406, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 36, "verse": 25, "text": "for the second side of the tabernacle, the north side, he made twenty supports,"}, {"pk": 4030407, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 36, "verse": 26, "text": "with their forty silver bases, two bases under the first support and two bases under each of the following ones;"}, {"pk": 4030408, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 36, "verse": 27, "text": "and for the back of the tabernacle, on the west side, he made six supports."}, {"pk": 4030409, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 36, "verse": 28, "text": "He also made two additional supports for the two back corners of the tabernacle."}, {"pk": 4030410, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 36, "verse": 29, "text": "They were paired at the bottom and joined together [10] at the [11] top in a single ring. This is what he did with both of them for the two corners.", "comment": "[10] Lit and together they are to be complete
[11] Lit its"}, {"pk": 4030411, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 36, "verse": 30, "text": "So there were eight supports with their sixteen silver bases, two bases under each one."}, {"pk": 4030412, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 36, "verse": 31, "text": "He made five crossbars of acacia wood for the supports on one side of the tabernacle,"}, {"pk": 4030413, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 36, "verse": 32, "text": "five crossbars for the supports on the other side of the tabernacle, and five crossbars for those at the back of the tabernacle on the west."}, {"pk": 4030414, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 36, "verse": 33, "text": "He made the central crossbar run through the middle of the supports from one end to the other."}, {"pk": 4030415, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 36, "verse": 34, "text": "He overlaid them with gold and made their rings out of gold as holders for the crossbars. He also overlaid the crossbars with gold."}, {"pk": 4030416, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 36, "verse": 35, "text": "Then \u24da he made the curtain with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and finely spun linen. He made it with a design of cherubim worked into it.", "comment": "\u24da Ex 26:31-37"}, {"pk": 4030417, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 36, "verse": 36, "text": "He made four pillars of acacia wood for it and overlaid them with gold; their hooks were of gold. And he cast four silver bases for the pillars."}, {"pk": 4030418, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 36, "verse": 37, "text": "He made a screen embroidered [12] with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and finely spun linen for the entrance to the tent,", "comment": "[12] Or woven"}, {"pk": 4030419, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 36, "verse": 38, "text": "together with its five pillars and their hooks. He overlaid the tops of the pillars and their bands with gold, but their five bases were bronze."}, {"pk": 4030420, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 37, "verse": 1, "text": "Bezalel \u24db made the ark of acacia wood, forty-five inches long, twenty-seven inches wide, and twenty-seven inches high. [1]", "comment": "\u24db Ex 25:10-20
[1] Lit two and a half cubits its length, one and a half cubits its width, and one and a half cubits its height"}, {"pk": 4030421, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 37, "verse": 2, "text": "He overlaid it with pure gold inside and out and made a gold molding all around it."}, {"pk": 4030422, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 37, "verse": 3, "text": "He cast four gold rings for it, for its four feet, two rings on one side and two rings on the other side."}, {"pk": 4030423, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 37, "verse": 4, "text": "He made poles of acacia wood and overlaid them with gold."}, {"pk": 4030424, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 37, "verse": 5, "text": "He inserted the poles into the rings on the sides of the ark for carrying the ark."}, {"pk": 4030425, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 37, "verse": 6, "text": "He made a mercy seat of pure gold, forty-five inches long and twenty-seven inches wide. [2]", "comment": "[2] Lit two and a half cubits its length and one and a half cubits its width"}, {"pk": 4030426, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 37, "verse": 7, "text": "He made two cherubim of gold; he made them of hammered work at the two ends of the mercy seat,"}, {"pk": 4030427, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 37, "verse": 8, "text": "one cherub at one end and one cherub at the other end. At each end, he made a cherub of one piece with the mercy seat."}, {"pk": 4030428, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 37, "verse": 9, "text": "They had wings spread out. They faced each other and covered the mercy seat with their wings. The faces of the cherubim were looking toward the mercy seat."}, {"pk": 4030429, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 37, "verse": 10, "text": "He \u24dc constructed the table of acacia wood, thirty-six inches long, eighteen inches wide, and twenty-seven inches high. [3]", "comment": "\u24dc Ex 25:23-29
[3] Lit two cubits its length, one cubit its width, and one and a half cubits its height"}, {"pk": 4030430, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 37, "verse": 11, "text": "He overlaid it with pure gold and made a gold molding all around it."}, {"pk": 4030431, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 37, "verse": 12, "text": "He made a three-inch [4] frame all around it and made a gold molding all around its frame.", "comment": "[4] Lit a handbreadth"}, {"pk": 4030432, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 37, "verse": 13, "text": "He cast four gold rings for it and attached the rings to the four corners at its four legs."}, {"pk": 4030433, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 37, "verse": 14, "text": "The rings were next to the frame as holders for the poles to carry the table."}, {"pk": 4030434, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 37, "verse": 15, "text": "He made the poles for carrying the table from acacia wood and overlaid them with gold."}, {"pk": 4030435, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 37, "verse": 16, "text": "He also made the utensils that would be on the table out of pure gold: its plates and cups, as well as its bowls and pitchers for pouring drink offerings."}, {"pk": 4030436, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 37, "verse": 17, "text": "Then \u24dd he made the lampstand out of pure hammered gold. He made it all of one piece: its base and shaft, its ornamental cups, and its buds and petals.", "comment": "\u24dd Ex 25:31-39"}, {"pk": 4030437, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 37, "verse": 18, "text": "Six branches extended from its sides, three branches of the lampstand from one side and three branches of the lampstand from the other side."}, {"pk": 4030438, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 37, "verse": 19, "text": "There were three cups shaped like almond blossoms, each with a bud and petals, on one branch, and three cups shaped like almond blossoms, each with a bud and petals, on the next branch. It was this way for the six branches that extended from the lampstand."}, {"pk": 4030439, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 37, "verse": 20, "text": "There were four cups shaped like almond blossoms on the lampstand shaft along with its buds and petals."}, {"pk": 4030440, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 37, "verse": 21, "text": "For the six branches that extended from it, a bud was under the first pair of branches from it, a bud under the second pair of branches from it, and a bud under the third pair of branches from it."}, {"pk": 4030441, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 37, "verse": 22, "text": "Their buds and branches were of one piece with it. All of it was a single hammered piece of pure gold."}, {"pk": 4030442, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 37, "verse": 23, "text": "He also made its seven lamps, snuffers, and firepans of pure gold."}, {"pk": 4030443, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 37, "verse": 24, "text": "He made it and all its utensils of seventy-five pounds [5] of pure gold.", "comment": "[5] Lit a talent"}, {"pk": 4030444, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 37, "verse": 25, "text": "He \u24d0 made the altar of incense out of acacia wood. It was square, eighteen inches long and eighteen inches wide; it was thirty-six inches high. [6] Its horns were of one piece with it.", "comment": "\u24d0 Ex 30:1-5
[6] Lit a cubit its length, a cubit its width, and two cubits its height"}, {"pk": 4030445, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 37, "verse": 26, "text": "He overlaid it, its top, all around its sides, and its horns with pure gold. Then he made a gold molding all around it."}, {"pk": 4030446, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 37, "verse": 27, "text": "He made two gold rings for it under the molding on two of its sides; he put these on opposite sides of it to be holders for the poles to carry it with."}, {"pk": 4030447, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 37, "verse": 28, "text": "He made the poles of acacia wood and overlaid them with gold."}, {"pk": 4030448, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 37, "verse": 29, "text": "He also made the holy anointing oil and the pure, fragrant, and expertly blended incense. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Ex 30:23-24,34-35"}, {"pk": 4030449, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 38, "verse": 1, "text": "Bezalel \u24d2 constructed the altar of burnt offering from acacia wood. It was square, 7\u00bd feet long and 7\u00bd feet wide, [1] and was 4\u00bd feet [2] high.", "comment": "[1] Lit five cubits its length and five cubits its width
[2] Lit three cubits
\u24d2 Ex 27:1-8"}, {"pk": 4030450, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 38, "verse": 2, "text": "He made horns for it on its four corners; the horns were of one piece with it. Then he overlaid it with bronze."}, {"pk": 4030451, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 38, "verse": 3, "text": "He made all the altar\u2019s utensils: the pots, shovels, basins, meat forks, and firepans; he made all its utensils of bronze."}, {"pk": 4030452, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 38, "verse": 4, "text": "He constructed for the altar a grate of bronze mesh under its ledge, [3] halfway up from the bottom.", "comment": "[3] Or rim"}, {"pk": 4030453, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 38, "verse": 5, "text": "He cast four rings at the four corners of the bronze grate as holders for the poles."}, {"pk": 4030454, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 38, "verse": 6, "text": "He made the poles of acacia wood and overlaid them with bronze."}, {"pk": 4030455, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 38, "verse": 7, "text": "Then he inserted the poles into the rings on the sides of the altar in order to carry it with them. He constructed the altar with boards so that it was hollow."}, {"pk": 4030456, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 38, "verse": 8, "text": "He made the bronze basin and its stand from the bronze mirrors of the women who served at the entrance to the tent of meeting. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Ex 30:18; 1Sm 2:22"}, {"pk": 4030457, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 38, "verse": 9, "text": "Then \u24d4 he made the courtyard. The hangings on the south side of the courtyard were of finely spun linen, 150 feet [4] long,", "comment": "[4] Lit 100 cubits, also in v. 11
\u24d4 Ex 27:9-19"}, {"pk": 4030458, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 38, "verse": 10, "text": "including their twenty posts and their twenty bronze bases, with silver hooks and silver bands [5] for the posts.", "comment": "[5] Or connecting rods, also in vv. 11,17,19,28"}, {"pk": 4030459, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 38, "verse": 11, "text": "The hangings on the north side were also 150 feet long, including their twenty posts and twenty bronze bases. The hooks and bands of the posts were silver."}, {"pk": 4030460, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 38, "verse": 12, "text": "The hangings on the west side were 75 feet [6] long, including their ten posts and their ten bases, with silver hooks and silver bands for the posts.", "comment": "[6] Lit 50 cubits, also in v. 13"}, {"pk": 4030461, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 38, "verse": 13, "text": "And for the east side toward the sunrise, 75 feet long,"}, {"pk": 4030462, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 38, "verse": 14, "text": "the hangings on one side of the gate were 22\u00bd feet, [7] including their three posts and their three bases.", "comment": "[7] Lit 15 cubits, also in v. 15"}, {"pk": 4030463, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 38, "verse": 15, "text": "It was the same for the other side of the courtyard gate. The hangings were 22\u00bd feet, including their three posts and their three bases."}, {"pk": 4030464, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 38, "verse": 16, "text": "All the hangings around the courtyard were of finely spun linen."}, {"pk": 4030465, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 38, "verse": 17, "text": "The bases for the posts were bronze; the hooks and bands of the posts were silver; and the plating for the tops of the posts was silver. All the posts of the courtyard were banded with silver."}, {"pk": 4030466, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 38, "verse": 18, "text": "The screen for the gate of the courtyard was made of finely spun linen, expertly embroidered [8] with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn. It was 30 feet [9] long, and like the hangings of the courtyard, 7\u00bd feet [10] high. [11]", "comment": "[11] Lit high in width
[9] Lit 20 cubits
[10] Lit five cubits
[8] Or woven"}, {"pk": 4030467, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 38, "verse": 19, "text": "It had four posts with their four bronze bases. Their hooks were silver, and their top plating and their bands were silver."}, {"pk": 4030468, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 38, "verse": 20, "text": "All the tent pegs for the tabernacle and for the surrounding courtyard were bronze."}, {"pk": 4030469, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 38, "verse": 21, "text": "This is the inventory for the tabernacle, the tabernacle of the testimony, \u24d5 that was recorded at Moses\u2019s command. It was the work of the Levites under the direction of [12] Ithamar son of Aaron the priest. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Nm 4:28,33
[12] Lit Levites by the hand of
\u24d5 Nm 1:50,53; 9:15; 10:11; 17:7-8; 2Ch 24:6; Ac 7:44"}, {"pk": 4030470, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 38, "verse": 22, "text": "Bezalel son of Uri, son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah, made everything that the LORD commanded Moses."}, {"pk": 4030471, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 38, "verse": 23, "text": "With him was Oholiab son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan, a gem cutter, a designer, and an embroiderer with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and fine linen."}, {"pk": 4030472, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 38, "verse": 24, "text": "All the gold of the presentation offering that was used for the project in all the work on the sanctuary, was 2,193 pounds, [13] according to the sanctuary shekel. \u24d7", "comment": "[13] Lit 29 talents and 730 shekels
\u24d7 Ex 30:13; Lv 27:25; Nm 3:47; 18:16"}, {"pk": 4030473, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 38, "verse": 25, "text": "The silver from those of the community who were registered was 7,544 pounds, [14] according to the sanctuary shekel\u2009\u2014\u2009", "comment": "[14] Lit 100 talents and 1,775 shekels"}, {"pk": 4030474, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 38, "verse": 26, "text": "two-fifths of an ounce [15] per man, that is, half a shekel according to the sanctuary shekel, from everyone twenty years old or more who had crossed over to the registered group, 603,550 men.", "comment": "[15] Lit a beka"}, {"pk": 4030475, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 38, "verse": 27, "text": "There were 7,500 pounds [16] of silver used to cast the bases of the sanctuary and the bases of the curtain\u2009\u2014\u2009one hundred bases from 7,500 pounds, 75 pounds [17] for each base. \u24d8", "comment": "[17] Lit one talent
\u24d8 Ex 26:19,21,25,32; 30:13; Nm 1:46
[16] Lit 100 talents"}, {"pk": 4030476, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 38, "verse": 28, "text": "With the remaining 44 pounds [18] he made the hooks for the posts, overlaid their tops, and supplied bands for them.", "comment": "[18] Lit 1,775 (shekels)"}, {"pk": 4030477, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 38, "verse": 29, "text": "The bronze of the presentation offering totaled 5,310 pounds. [19]", "comment": "[19] Lit 70 talents and 2,400 shekels"}, {"pk": 4030478, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 38, "verse": 30, "text": "He made with it the bases for the entrance to the tent of meeting, the bronze altar and its bronze grate, all the utensils for the altar,"}, {"pk": 4030479, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 38, "verse": 31, "text": "the bases for the surrounding courtyard, the bases for the gate of the courtyard, all the tent pegs for the tabernacle, and all the tent pegs for the surrounding courtyard."}, {"pk": 4030480, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 39, "verse": 1, "text": "They made specially woven [1] garments for ministry in the sanctuary, and the holy garments for Aaron from the blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, just as the LORD had commanded Moses. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Ex 28:2,4; 31:10; 35:19,23; 39:41
[1] Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4030481, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 39, "verse": 2, "text": "Bezalel \u24da made the ephod of gold, of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and of finely spun linen.", "comment": "\u24da Ex 28:6-12"}, {"pk": 4030482, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 39, "verse": 3, "text": "They hammered out thin sheets of gold, and he [2] cut threads from them to interweave with the blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and the fine linen in a skillful design.", "comment": "[2] Sam, Syr, Tg read they"}, {"pk": 4030483, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 39, "verse": 4, "text": "They made shoulder pieces for attaching it; it was joined together at its two edges."}, {"pk": 4030484, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 39, "verse": 5, "text": "The artistically woven waistband that was on the ephod was of one piece with the ephod, according to the same workmanship of gold, of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and of finely spun linen, just as the LORD had commanded Moses."}, {"pk": 4030485, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 39, "verse": 6, "text": "Then they mounted the onyx stones surrounded with gold filigree settings, engraved with the names of Israel\u2019s sons as a gem cutter engraves a seal."}, {"pk": 4030486, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 39, "verse": 7, "text": "He fastened them on the shoulder pieces of the ephod as memorial stones for the Israelites, just as the LORD had commanded Moses."}, {"pk": 4030487, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 39, "verse": 8, "text": "He \u24db also made the embroidered [3] breastpiece with the same workmanship as the ephod of gold, of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and of finely spun linen.", "comment": "\u24db Ex 28:15-28
[3] Or woven"}, {"pk": 4030488, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 39, "verse": 9, "text": "They made the breastpiece square and folded double, nine inches long and nine inches wide. [4]", "comment": "[4] Lit a span its length and a span its width"}, {"pk": 4030489, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 39, "verse": 10, "text": "They mounted four rows of gemstones [5] on it. The first row was a row of carnelian, topaz, and emerald; [6]
", "comment": "[5] Many of these stones cannot be identified with certainty.
[6] Or beryl"}, {"pk": 4030490, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 39, "verse": 11, "text": "the second row, a turquoise, [7] a lapis lazuli, and a diamond; [8]
", "comment": "[8] Hb uncertain; LXX, Vg read jasper
[7] Or malachite, or garnet"}, {"pk": 4030491, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 39, "verse": 12, "text": "the third row, a jacinth, [9] an agate, and an amethyst;
", "comment": "[9] Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4030492, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 39, "verse": 13, "text": "and the fourth row, a beryl, an onyx, and a jasper.
They were surrounded with gold filigree in their settings."}, {"pk": 4030493, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 39, "verse": 14, "text": "The twelve stones corresponded to the names of Israel\u2019s sons. Each stone was engraved like a seal with one of the names of the twelve tribes."}, {"pk": 4030494, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 39, "verse": 15, "text": "They made braided chains of pure gold cord for the breastpiece."}, {"pk": 4030495, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 39, "verse": 16, "text": "They also fashioned two gold filigree settings and two gold rings and attached the two rings to its two corners."}, {"pk": 4030496, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 39, "verse": 17, "text": "Then they attached the two gold cords to the two gold rings on the corners of the breastpiece."}, {"pk": 4030497, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 39, "verse": 18, "text": "They attached the other ends of the two cords to the two filigree settings, and in this way they attached them to the ephod\u2019s shoulder pieces in front."}, {"pk": 4030498, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 39, "verse": 19, "text": "They made two other gold rings and put them at the two other corners of the breastpiece on the edge that is next to the inner border of the ephod."}, {"pk": 4030499, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 39, "verse": 20, "text": "They made two more gold rings and attached them to the bottom of the ephod\u2019s two shoulder pieces on its front, close to its seam, [10] above the ephod\u2019s woven waistband.", "comment": "[10] The place where the shoulder pieces join the front of the ephod"}, {"pk": 4030500, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 39, "verse": 21, "text": "Then they tied the breastpiece from its rings to the rings of the ephod with a cord of blue yarn, so that the breastpiece was above the ephod\u2019s waistband and did not come loose from the ephod. They did just as the LORD had commanded Moses."}, {"pk": 4030501, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 39, "verse": 22, "text": "They \u24dc made the woven robe of the ephod entirely of blue yarn.", "comment": "\u24dc Ex 28:31-34"}, {"pk": 4030502, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 39, "verse": 23, "text": "There was an opening in the center of the robe like that of body armor [11] with a collar around the opening so that it would not tear.", "comment": "[11] Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4030503, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 39, "verse": 24, "text": "They made pomegranates of finely spun blue, purple, and scarlet yarn [12] on the lower hem of the robe.", "comment": "[12] Sam, LXX, Vg add and linen"}, {"pk": 4030504, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 39, "verse": 25, "text": "They made bells of pure gold and attached the bells between the pomegranates, all around the hem of the robe between the pomegranates,"}, {"pk": 4030505, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 39, "verse": 26, "text": "a bell and a pomegranate alternating all around the lower hem of the robe [13] to be worn for ministry. They made it just as the LORD had commanded Moses.", "comment": "[13] Lit bell and pomegranate, bell and pomegranate, on the hem of the robe around"}, {"pk": 4030506, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 39, "verse": 27, "text": "They made the tunics of fine woven linen for Aaron and his sons."}, {"pk": 4030507, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 39, "verse": 28, "text": "They made the turban and the ornate headbands [14] of fine linen, the linen undergarments of finely spun linen, \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Ex 28:39,42; Ezk 44:18
[14] Lit and the headdresses of headbands"}, {"pk": 4030508, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 39, "verse": 29, "text": "and the sash of finely spun linen expertly embroidered with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn. They did just as the LORD had commanded Moses."}, {"pk": 4030509, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 39, "verse": 30, "text": "They made a medallion, the holy diadem, out of pure gold and wrote on it an inscription like the engraving on a seal: \u24d0 HOLY TO THE LORD.", "comment": "\u24d0 Ex 28:36-37; 29:6"}, {"pk": 4030510, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 39, "verse": 31, "text": "They attached a cord of blue yarn to it in order to mount it on the turban, just as the LORD had commanded Moses."}, {"pk": 4030511, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 39, "verse": 32, "text": "So all the work for the tabernacle, the tent of meeting, was finished. The Israelites did everything just as the LORD had commanded Moses. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Ex 25:40; 39:42-43"}, {"pk": 4030512, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 39, "verse": 33, "text": "They brought the tabernacle to Moses: the tent with all its furnishings, its clasps, its supports, its crossbars, and its pillars and bases;"}, {"pk": 4030513, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 39, "verse": 34, "text": "the covering of ram skins dyed red and the covering of fine leather; [15] the curtain for the screen;", "comment": "[15] Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4030514, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 39, "verse": 35, "text": "the ark of the testimony with its poles and the mercy seat;"}, {"pk": 4030515, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 39, "verse": 36, "text": "the table, all its utensils, and the Bread of the Presence;"}, {"pk": 4030516, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 39, "verse": 37, "text": "the pure gold lampstand, with its lamps arranged and all its utensils, as well as the oil for the light;"}, {"pk": 4030517, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 39, "verse": 38, "text": "the gold altar; the anointing oil; the fragrant incense; the screen for the entrance to the tent;"}, {"pk": 4030518, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 39, "verse": 39, "text": "the bronze altar with its bronze grate, its poles, and all its utensils; the basin with its stand;"}, {"pk": 4030519, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 39, "verse": 40, "text": "the hangings of the courtyard, its posts and bases, the screen for the gate of the courtyard, its ropes and tent pegs, and all the furnishings for the service of the tabernacle, the tent of meeting;"}, {"pk": 4030520, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 39, "verse": 41, "text": "and the specially woven [16] garments for ministering in the sanctuary, the holy garments for the priest Aaron and the garments for his sons to serve as priests.", "comment": "[16] Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4030521, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 39, "verse": 42, "text": "The Israelites had done all the work according to everything the LORD had commanded Moses. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Ex 25:31; 27:9-15; 30:3; 35:10"}, {"pk": 4030522, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 39, "verse": 43, "text": "Moses inspected all the work they had accomplished. They had done just as the LORD commanded. Then Moses blessed them. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Lv 9:22-23; Nm 6:23-27; Jos 22:6; 2Sm 6:18; 1Kg 8:14; 2Ch 30:27"}, {"pk": 4030523, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 40, "verse": 1, "text": "The LORD spoke to Moses:"}, {"pk": 4030524, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 40, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cYou are to set up the tabernacle, the tent of meeting, on the first day of the first month. [1] \u24d4", "comment": "[1] Lit on the day of the first month, on the first of the month
\u24d4 Ex 12:12; 13:4; 26:30"}, {"pk": 4030525, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 40, "verse": 3, "text": "Put the ark \u24d5 of the testimony there and screen off the ark with the curtain.", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 26:33; 40:21; Nm 4:5"}, {"pk": 4030526, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 40, "verse": 4, "text": "Then bring in the table and lay out its arrangement; also bring in the lampstand and set up its lamps."}, {"pk": 4030527, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 40, "verse": 5, "text": "Place the gold altar for incense in front of the ark of the testimony. Put up the screen for the entrance to the tabernacle."}, {"pk": 4030528, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 40, "verse": 6, "text": "Position the altar of burnt offering in front of the entrance to the tabernacle, the tent of meeting."}, {"pk": 4030529, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 40, "verse": 7, "text": "Place the basin \u24d6 between the tent of meeting and the altar, and put water in it.", "comment": "\u24d6 Ex 30:18; 40:30"}, {"pk": 4030530, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 40, "verse": 8, "text": "Assemble the surrounding courtyard and hang the screen for the gate of the courtyard."}, {"pk": 4030531, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 40, "verse": 9, "text": "\u201cTake the anointing oil and anoint \u24d7 the tabernacle and everything in it; consecrate it along with all its furnishings so that it will be holy.", "comment": "\u24d7 Ex 30:26; Lv 8:10"}, {"pk": 4030532, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 40, "verse": 10, "text": "Anoint the altar of burnt offering and all its utensils; consecrate the altar so that it will be especially holy."}, {"pk": 4030533, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 40, "verse": 11, "text": "Anoint the basin and its stand and consecrate it."}, {"pk": 4030534, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 40, "verse": 12, "text": "\u201cThen bring Aaron and his sons to the entrance to the tent of meeting and wash them with water. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Lv 8:1-3"}, {"pk": 4030535, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 40, "verse": 13, "text": "Clothe Aaron with the holy garments, \u24d9 anoint him, and consecrate him, so that he can serve me as a priest.", "comment": "\u24d9 Ex 28:41"}, {"pk": 4030536, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 40, "verse": 14, "text": "Have his sons come forward and clothe them in tunics."}, {"pk": 4030537, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 40, "verse": 15, "text": "Anoint them just as you anointed their father, so that they may also serve me as priests. Their anointing will serve to inaugurate a permanent priesthood for them throughout their generations.\u201d \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Ex 29:9; Nm 25:13"}, {"pk": 4030538, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 40, "verse": 16, "text": "Moses did everything just as the LORD had commanded him."}, {"pk": 4030539, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 40, "verse": 17, "text": "The tabernacle was set up in the first month of the second year, on the first day of the month. [2] \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Ex 40:2; Nm 7:1
[2] DSS, Sam, LXX add of their coming out of Egypt"}, {"pk": 4030540, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 40, "verse": 18, "text": "Moses set up the tabernacle: He laid its bases, positioned its supports, inserted its crossbars, and set up its pillars."}, {"pk": 4030541, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 40, "verse": 19, "text": "Then he spread the tent over the tabernacle and put the covering of the tent on top of it, just as the LORD had commanded Moses."}, {"pk": 4030542, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 40, "verse": 20, "text": "Moses took the testimony \u24dc and placed it in the ark, and attached the poles to the ark. He set the mercy seat on top of the ark.", "comment": "\u24dc Ex 16:34; 25:16"}, {"pk": 4030543, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 40, "verse": 21, "text": "He brought the ark into the tabernacle, put up the curtain for the screen, and screened off the ark of the testimony, just as the LORD had commanded him."}, {"pk": 4030544, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 40, "verse": 22, "text": "Moses placed the table in the tent of meeting on the north side of the tabernacle, outside the curtain."}, {"pk": 4030545, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 40, "verse": 23, "text": "He arranged the bread on it before the LORD, just as the LORD had commanded him."}, {"pk": 4030546, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 40, "verse": 24, "text": "He put the lampstand in the tent of meeting opposite the table on the south side of the tabernacle"}, {"pk": 4030547, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 40, "verse": 25, "text": "and set up the lamps before the LORD, just as the LORD had commanded him."}, {"pk": 4030548, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 40, "verse": 26, "text": "Moses installed the gold altar in the tent of meeting, in front of the curtain,"}, {"pk": 4030549, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 40, "verse": 27, "text": "and burned fragrant incense on it, just as the LORD had commanded him."}, {"pk": 4030550, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 40, "verse": 28, "text": "He put up the screen at the entrance to the tabernacle."}, {"pk": 4030551, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 40, "verse": 29, "text": "He placed the altar of burnt offering at the entrance to the tabernacle, the tent of meeting, and offered the burnt offering and the grain offering on it, just as the LORD had commanded him."}, {"pk": 4030552, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 40, "verse": 30, "text": "He set the basin between the tent of meeting and the altar and put water in it for washing."}, {"pk": 4030553, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 40, "verse": 31, "text": "Moses, Aaron, and his sons washed their hands and feet from it."}, {"pk": 4030554, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 40, "verse": 32, "text": "They washed whenever they came to the tent of meeting and approached the altar, just as the LORD had commanded Moses."}, {"pk": 4030555, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 40, "verse": 33, "text": "Next Moses set up the surrounding courtyard for the tabernacle and the altar and hung a screen for the gate of the courtyard. So Moses finished the work. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Ex 25:37; 26:33,35-36; 27:9,16; 29:38; 30:5-7,19-20; 40:1-7"}, {"pk": 4030556, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 40, "verse": 34, "text": "The cloud covered the tent of meeting, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Lv 16:2; Nm 9:15; 1Kg 8:10-11; 2Ch 5:13-14; 7:2; Is 6:4; Hg 2:7,9; Rv 15:8"}, {"pk": 4030557, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 40, "verse": 35, "text": "Moses was unable to enter the tent of meeting because the cloud rested on it, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle."}, {"pk": 4030558, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 40, "verse": 36, "text": "The Israelites set out whenever the cloud was taken up from the tabernacle throughout all the stages of their journey. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Nm 9:17; Neh 9:19"}, {"pk": 4030559, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 40, "verse": 37, "text": "If the cloud was not taken up, they did not set out until the day it was taken up. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Nm 9:19-22"}, {"pk": 4030560, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 2, "chapter": 40, "verse": 38, "text": "For the cloud of the LORD was over the tabernacle by day, and there was a fire inside the cloud by night, visible to the entire house of Israel throughout all the stages of their journey."}, {"pk": 4030561, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 1, "verse": 1, "text": "Then the LORD summoned Moses \u24d3 and spoke to him from the tent of meeting: \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 77:20; Mt 8:4; Heb 3:2
\u24d4 Ex 27:21"}, {"pk": 4030562, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 1, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cSpeak to the Israelites and tell them: When any of you brings an offering to the LORD from the livestock, you may bring your offering from the herd or the flock."}, {"pk": 4030563, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 1, "verse": 3, "text": "\u201cIf his offering is a burnt offering \u24d5 from the herd, he is to bring an unblemished male. \u24d6 He will bring it to the entrance to the tent of meeting so that he [1] may be accepted by the LORD. \u24d7", "comment": "[1] Or it
\u24d7 Lv 19:5; Heb 9:14; 1Pt 1:19
\u24d6 Ex 29:1
\u24d5 Gn 22:2; Lv 3:5"}, {"pk": 4030564, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 1, "verse": 4, "text": "He is to lay his hand on \u24d8 the head of the burnt offering so it can be accepted \u24d9 on his behalf to make atonement for him. \u24da", "comment": "\u24d8 Ex 29:10; Lv 3:2; 8:14,18,22; 16:21; Nm 8:10,12
\u24da Ex 30:15
\u24d9 Gn 33:10; Lv 7:18; 19:7; 22:23,25,27"}, {"pk": 4030565, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 1, "verse": 5, "text": "He is to slaughter the bull before the LORD; Aaron\u2019s sons the priests \u24db are to present the blood \u24dc and splatter it \u24dd on all sides of the altar that is at the entrance to the tent of meeting.", "comment": "\u24dd Ex 24:6; 29:16,20
\u24dc Heb 9:12
\u24db Lv 4:16"}, {"pk": 4030566, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 1, "verse": 6, "text": "Then he is to skin the burnt offering \u24d0 and cut it into pieces. [2]", "comment": "[2] Lit its pieces, also in v. 12
\u24d0 Lv 7:8; 9:11; 2Ch 29:34"}, {"pk": 4030567, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 1, "verse": 7, "text": "The sons of Aaron the priest will prepare a fire on the altar and arrange wood on the fire."}, {"pk": 4030568, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 1, "verse": 8, "text": "Aaron\u2019s sons the priests are to arrange the pieces, the head, and the fat \u24d1 on top of the burning wood on the altar.", "comment": "\u24d1 Lv 1:12; 8:20"}, {"pk": 4030569, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 1, "verse": 9, "text": "The offerer is to wash its entrails \u24d2 and legs \u24d3 with water. Then the priest will burn all of it on the altar as a burnt offering, a fire offering \u24d4 of a pleasing aroma \u24d5 to the LORD.", "comment": "\u24d5 Lv 2:2; 23:13
\u24d4 Dt 18:1
\u24d3 Ex 12:9; 29:17; Lv 1:13; 4:11; 8:21; 9:14; Am 3:12
\u24d2 Ex 12:9; 29:13,22; Lv 1:13; 3:3"}, {"pk": 4030570, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 1, "verse": 10, "text": "\u201cBut if his offering for a burnt offering is from the flock, from sheep or goats, \u24d6 he is to present an unblemished male.", "comment": "\u24d6 Lv 4:23"}, {"pk": 4030571, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 1, "verse": 11, "text": "He will slaughter it on the north side of the altar before the LORD. Aaron\u2019s sons the priests will splatter its blood against the altar on all sides."}, {"pk": 4030572, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 1, "verse": 12, "text": "He will cut the animal into pieces with its head and its fat, and the priest will arrange them on top of the burning wood on the altar."}, {"pk": 4030573, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 1, "verse": 13, "text": "But he is to wash the entrails and legs with water. The priest will then present all of it and burn it on the altar; it is a burnt offering, a fire offering of a pleasing aroma to the LORD."}, {"pk": 4030574, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 1, "verse": 14, "text": "\u201cIf his offering to the LORD is a burnt offering of birds, \u24d7 he is to present his offering from the turtledoves \u24d8 or young pigeons. [3] \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d8 Gn 15:9; Lv 1:14; 5:7,11; 12:6,8; 14:22,30; 15:14,29; Nm 6:10; Ps 74:19; Sg 2:12; Jr 8:7
\u24d7 Gn 40:17; Lv 17:13
\u24d9 Gn 8:8-12; Lv 5:7,11
[3] Or or pigeons"}, {"pk": 4030575, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 1, "verse": 15, "text": "Then the priest is to bring it to the altar, and will twist off its head and burn it on the altar; its blood should be drained at the side of the altar."}, {"pk": 4030576, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 1, "verse": 16, "text": "He will remove its digestive tract, [4] cutting off the tail feathers, and throw it on the east side of the altar at the place for ashes. \u24da", "comment": "[4] Or its crop, or its crissum
\u24da Lv 4:12; 6:10-11; 1Kg 13:3,5; Jr 31:40"}, {"pk": 4030577, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 1, "verse": 17, "text": "He will tear it open by its wings without dividing the bird. \u24db Then the priest is to burn it on the altar on top of the burning wood. It is a burnt offering, a fire offering of a pleasing aroma to the LORD.", "comment": "\u24db Gn 15:9-10"}, {"pk": 4030578, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 2, "verse": 1, "text": "\u201cWhen anyone presents a grain offering \u24dc as an offering to the LORD, it is to consist of fine flour. \u24dd He is to pour olive oil \u24d0 on it, put frankincense on it, \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d0 Gn 28:18; 35:14
\u24dc Ex 40:29
\u24dd Gn 18:6; Ex 29:2,40; Lv 2:1-7
\u24d1 Ex 30:34"}, {"pk": 4030579, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 2, "verse": 2, "text": "and bring it to Aaron\u2019s sons the priests. The priest will take a handful of fine flour and oil from it, along with all its frankincense, and will burn this memorial portion \u24d2 of it on the altar, a fire offering of a pleasing aroma to the LORD.", "comment": "\u24d2 Lv 2:9,16; 5:12; 6:8; 24:7; Nm 5:26; Ac 10:4"}, {"pk": 4030580, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 2, "verse": 3, "text": "But the rest of the grain offering will belong to Aaron and his sons; it is the holiest part \u24d3 of the fire offerings to the LORD.", "comment": "\u24d3 Lv 14:13"}, {"pk": 4030581, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 2, "verse": 4, "text": "\u201cWhen you present a grain offering baked in an oven, it is to be made of fine flour, either unleavened cakes \u24d4 mixed with oil or unleavened wafers \u24d5 coated with oil.", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 29:2,23; Lv 7:12; 8:26; Nm 6:15,19; 1Ch 23:29
\u24d4 Ex 29:2"}, {"pk": 4030582, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 2, "verse": 5, "text": "If your offering is a grain offering prepared on a griddle, \u24d6 it is to be unleavened bread \u24d7 made of fine flour mixed with oil.", "comment": "\u24d7 Ex 12:8; Mt 16:6,11-12; 1Co 5:6-8
\u24d6 Lv 6:14; 7:9; 1Ch 23:29; Ezk 4:3"}, {"pk": 4030583, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 2, "verse": 6, "text": "Break it into pieces and pour oil on it; it is a grain offering."}, {"pk": 4030584, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 2, "verse": 7, "text": "If your offering is a grain offering prepared in a pan, \u24d8 it is to be made of fine flour with oil.", "comment": "\u24d8 Lv 7:9"}, {"pk": 4030585, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 2, "verse": 8, "text": "When you bring to the LORD the grain offering made in any of these ways, it is to be presented to the priest, and he will take it to the altar."}, {"pk": 4030586, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 2, "verse": 9, "text": "The priest will remove the memorial portion [1] from the grain offering and burn it on the altar, a fire offering of a pleasing aroma to the LORD.", "comment": "[1] Lit portion of it"}, {"pk": 4030587, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 2, "verse": 10, "text": "But the rest of the grain offering will belong to Aaron and his sons; \u24d9 it is the holiest part of the fire offerings to the LORD.", "comment": "\u24d9 Lv 7:9-10"}, {"pk": 4030588, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 2, "verse": 11, "text": "\u201cNo grain offering that you present to the LORD is to be made with yeast, for you are not to burn [2] any yeast \u24da or honey \u24db as a fire offering to the LORD.", "comment": "\u24da Ex 12:14
[2] Some Hb mss, Sam, LXX, Tg read present
\u24db Jdg 14:8"}, {"pk": 4030589, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 2, "verse": 12, "text": "You may present them to the LORD as an offering of firstfruits, \u24dc but they are not to be offered on the altar as a pleasing aroma.", "comment": "\u24dc Gn 49:3; Ex 23:16,19"}, {"pk": 4030590, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 2, "verse": 13, "text": "You are to season each of your grain offerings with salt; you must not omit from your grain offering the salt of the covenant \u24dd with your God. You are to present salt with each of your offerings.", "comment": "\u24dd Ex 19:5; Nm 18:19; 2Ch 13:5"}, {"pk": 4030591, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 2, "verse": 14, "text": "\u201cIf you present a grain offering of firstfruits to the LORD, you are to present fresh heads of grain, crushed kernels, roasted on the fire, for your grain offering of firstfruits."}, {"pk": 4030592, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 2, "verse": 15, "text": "You are to put oil and frankincense on it; it is a grain offering."}, {"pk": 4030593, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 2, "verse": 16, "text": "The priest will then burn some of its crushed kernels and oil with all its frankincense as a fire offering to the LORD."}, {"pk": 4030594, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 3, "verse": 1, "text": "\u201cIf his offering is a fellowship sacrifice, \u24d0 and he is presenting an animal from the herd, whether male or female, he is to present one without blemish \u24d1 before the LORD.", "comment": "\u24d1 Ex 29:1
\u24d0 Lv 7:11"}, {"pk": 4030595, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 3, "verse": 2, "text": "He is to lay his hand on the head of his offering and slaughter it at the entrance to the tent of meeting. Then Aaron\u2019s sons the priests will splatter the blood on all sides of the altar. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Lv 1:5"}, {"pk": 4030596, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 3, "verse": 3, "text": "He will present part of the fellowship sacrifice as a fire offering to the LORD: the fat \u24d3 surrounding the entrails, \u24d4 all the fat that is on the entrails,", "comment": "\u24d4 Ex 12:9
\u24d3 Ex 23:18; 29:13,22"}, {"pk": 4030597, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 3, "verse": 4, "text": "and the two kidneys \u24d5 with the fat on them at the loins; he will also remove the fatty lobe of the liver \u24d6 with the kidneys.", "comment": "\u24d6 Lv 9:10
\u24d5 Lv 7:4"}, {"pk": 4030598, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 3, "verse": 5, "text": "Aaron\u2019s sons will burn it on the altar along with the burnt offering \u24d7 that is on the burning wood, a fire offering of a pleasing aroma to the LORD.", "comment": "\u24d7 Lv 1:3-4"}, {"pk": 4030599, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 3, "verse": 6, "text": "\u201cIf his offering as a fellowship sacrifice to the LORD is from the flock, he is to present a male or female without blemish."}, {"pk": 4030600, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 3, "verse": 7, "text": "If he is presenting a lamb for his offering, he is to present it before the LORD."}, {"pk": 4030601, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 3, "verse": 8, "text": "He must lay his hand on the head of his offering, then slaughter it before the tent of meeting. Aaron\u2019s sons will splatter its blood on all sides of the altar."}, {"pk": 4030602, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 3, "verse": 9, "text": "He will then present part of the fellowship sacrifice as a fire offering to the LORD consisting of its fat and the entire fat tail, \u24d8 which he is to remove close to the backbone. He will also remove the fat surrounding the entrails, \u24d9 all the fat on the entrails,", "comment": "\u24d8 Ex 29:22; Lv 7:3; 8:25; 9:19
\u24d9 Lv 1:9"}, {"pk": 4030603, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 3, "verse": 10, "text": "the two kidneys with the fat on them at the loins, and the fatty lobe of the liver above the kidneys."}, {"pk": 4030604, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 3, "verse": 11, "text": "Then the priest will burn the food on the altar, \u24da as a fire offering to the LORD.", "comment": "\u24da Lv 3:16; 21:6,8,17,21-22; 22:25; 26:5; Nm 28:24"}, {"pk": 4030605, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 3, "verse": 12, "text": "\u201cIf his offering is a goat, \u24db he is to present it before the LORD.", "comment": "\u24db Lv 4:23"}, {"pk": 4030606, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 3, "verse": 13, "text": "He must lay his hand on its head and slaughter it before the tent of meeting. Aaron\u2019s sons will splatter [1] its blood on all sides of the altar.", "comment": "[1] Or dash"}, {"pk": 4030607, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 3, "verse": 14, "text": "He will present part of his offering as a fire offering to the LORD: the fat surrounding the entrails, all the fat that is on the entrails,"}, {"pk": 4030608, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 3, "verse": 15, "text": "and the two kidneys with the fat on them at the loins; he will also remove the fatty lobe of the liver with the kidneys."}, {"pk": 4030609, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 3, "verse": 16, "text": "Then the priest will burn the food on the altar, as a fire offering for a pleasing aroma. [2] \u201cAll fat belongs to the LORD.", "comment": "[2] Sam, LXX add to the LORD"}, {"pk": 4030610, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 3, "verse": 17, "text": "This is a permanent statute \u24dc throughout your generations, wherever you live: you must not eat any fat or any blood.\u201d \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dc Ex 28:43; Lv 11:46
\u24dd Lv 7:26; 17:10,14; 19:26; Dt 12:16,23; 15:23"}, {"pk": 4030611, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 4, "verse": 1, "text": "Then the LORD spoke to Moses:"}, {"pk": 4030612, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 4, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cTell the Israelites: When someone sins unintentionally \u24d0 against any of the LORD\u2019s commands and does anything prohibited by them\u2009\u2014", "comment": "\u24d0 Nm 15:22,24"}, {"pk": 4030613, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 4, "verse": 3, "text": "\u201cIf the anointed priest \u24d1 sins, bringing guilt \u24d2 on the people, he is to present to the LORD a young, unblemished \u24d3 bull as a sin [1] offering \u24d4 for the sin he has committed.", "comment": "\u24d4 Ex 29:14
[1] Or purification
\u24d1 Lv 4:16; 6:15
\u24d2 Lv 6:5,7; 22:16
\u24d3 Ex 29:1"}, {"pk": 4030614, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 4, "verse": 4, "text": "He is to bring the bull to the entrance to the tent of meeting before the LORD, lay his hand on the bull\u2019s head, and slaughter it before the LORD."}, {"pk": 4030615, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 4, "verse": 5, "text": "The anointed priest will then take some of the bull\u2019s blood and bring it into the tent of meeting."}, {"pk": 4030616, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 4, "verse": 6, "text": "The priest is to dip his finger in the blood and sprinkle some of it seven times \u24d5 before the LORD in front of the curtain \u24d6 of the sanctuary. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 Mk 15:38; Lk 23:45
\u24d5 Lv 16:14
\u24d7 Ex 15:17; Lv 10:4"}, {"pk": 4030617, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 4, "verse": 7, "text": "The priest is to apply some of the blood to the horns of the altar of fragrant incense \u24d8 that is before the LORD in the tent of meeting. He must pour out the rest of the bull\u2019s blood at the base of the altar of burnt offering \u24d9 that is at the entrance to the tent of meeting.", "comment": "\u24d9 Ex 3:5; 35:16
\u24d8 Ex 30:27"}, {"pk": 4030618, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 4, "verse": 8, "text": "He is to remove all the fat from the bull of the sin offering: the fat surrounding the entrails, all the fat that is on the entrails,"}, {"pk": 4030619, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 4, "verse": 9, "text": "and the two kidneys with the fat on them at the loins. He will also remove the fatty lobe of the liver with the kidneys,"}, {"pk": 4030620, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 4, "verse": 10, "text": "just as the fat is removed from the ox of the fellowship sacrifice. \u24da The priest is to burn them on the altar of burnt offering.", "comment": "\u24da Lv 7:11"}, {"pk": 4030621, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 4, "verse": 11, "text": "But the hide \u24db of the bull and all its flesh, with its head and legs, and its entrails and waste\u2009\u2014\u2009", "comment": "\u24db Lv 7:8"}, {"pk": 4030622, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 4, "verse": 12, "text": "all the rest of the bull\u2009\u2014\u2009he must bring to a ceremonially clean place \u24dc outside the camp \u24dd to the ash heap, and must burn it on a wood fire. It is to be burned at the ash heap.", "comment": "\u24dd Lv 8:17; Heb 13:11-13
\u24dc Lv 6:4; 10:14; Nm 19:9"}, {"pk": 4030623, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 4, "verse": 13, "text": "\u201cNow if the whole community of Israel \u24d0 errs, \u24d1 and the matter escapes the notice of the assembly, \u24d2 so that they violate any of the LORD\u2019s commands and incur guilt \u24d3 by doing what is prohibited,", "comment": "\u24d0 Ex 12:47
\u24d3 Nm 5:6; Ps 68:21
\u24d2 Ex 16:3; Lv 4:21; Nm 10:7; 15:15; 20:6,10
\u24d1 Nm 15:22"}, {"pk": 4030624, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 4, "verse": 14, "text": "then the assembly must present a young bull as a sin offering. They are to bring it before the tent of meeting when the sin they have committed in regard to the command becomes known."}, {"pk": 4030625, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 4, "verse": 15, "text": "The elders \u24d4 of the community are to lay their hands on the bull\u2019s head before the LORD and it is to be slaughtered before the LORD.", "comment": "\u24d4 Ex 18:12"}, {"pk": 4030626, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 4, "verse": 16, "text": "The anointed priest will bring some of the bull\u2019s blood into the tent of meeting."}, {"pk": 4030627, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 4, "verse": 17, "text": "The priest is to dip his finger in the blood and sprinkle it seven times before the LORD in front of the curtain."}, {"pk": 4030628, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 4, "verse": 18, "text": "He is to apply some of the blood to the horns of the altar that is before the LORD in the tent of meeting. He will pour out the rest of the blood at the base of the altar of burnt offering that is at the entrance to the tent of meeting."}, {"pk": 4030629, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 4, "verse": 19, "text": "He is to remove all the fat from it and burn it on the altar."}, {"pk": 4030630, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 4, "verse": 20, "text": "He is to offer this bull just as he did with the bull in the sin offering; he will offer it the same way. So the priest will make atonement \u24d5 on their behalf, and they will be forgiven. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 30:15
\u24d6 Lv 5:16; 6:7"}, {"pk": 4030631, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 4, "verse": 21, "text": "Then he will bring the bull outside the camp \u24d7 and burn it just as he burned the first bull. It is the sin offering for the assembly.", "comment": "\u24d7 Lv 8:17"}, {"pk": 4030632, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 4, "verse": 22, "text": "\u201cWhen a leader [2] \u24d8 sins and unintentionally violates any of the commands of the LORD his God by doing what is prohibited, and incurs guilt,", "comment": "\u24d8 Ex 34:31
[2] Or ruler"}, {"pk": 4030633, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 4, "verse": 23, "text": "or someone informs him about the sin he has committed, he is to bring an unblemished male goat \u24d9 as his offering.", "comment": "\u24d9 Lv 9:3; 16:5; 23:19; Nm 7:16-82"}, {"pk": 4030634, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 4, "verse": 24, "text": "He is to lay his hand on the head of the goat and slaughter it at the place where the burnt offering \u24da is slaughtered before the LORD. It is a sin offering. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Ex 29:14
\u24da Gn 22:2; Ex 20:24; Lv 3:5"}, {"pk": 4030635, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 4, "verse": 25, "text": "Then the priest is to take some of the blood from the sin offering with his finger and apply it to the horns of the altar of burnt offering. \u24dc The rest of its blood he is to pour out at the base of the altar of burnt offering.", "comment": "\u24dc Lv 5:9"}, {"pk": 4030636, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 4, "verse": 26, "text": "He must burn all its fat on the altar, like the fat of the fellowship sacrifice. In this way the priest will make atonement on his behalf for that person\u2019s sin, and he will be forgiven."}, {"pk": 4030637, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 4, "verse": 27, "text": "\u201cNow if any of the common people [3] sins unintentionally by violating one of the LORD\u2019s commands, does what is prohibited, and incurs guilt,", "comment": "[3] Lit the people of the land"}, {"pk": 4030638, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 4, "verse": 28, "text": "or if someone informs him about the sin he has committed, then he is to bring an unblemished female goat as his offering for the sin that he has committed."}, {"pk": 4030639, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 4, "verse": 29, "text": "He is to lay his hand on the head of the sin offering and slaughter it at the place of the burnt offering."}, {"pk": 4030640, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 4, "verse": 30, "text": "Then the priest is to take some of its blood with his finger and apply it to the horns of the altar of burnt offering. He is to pour out the rest of its blood at the base of the altar."}, {"pk": 4030641, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 4, "verse": 31, "text": "He is to remove all its fat just as the fat is removed from the fellowship sacrifice. The priest is to burn it on the altar as a pleasing aroma to the LORD. In this way the priest will make atonement on his behalf, and he will be forgiven."}, {"pk": 4030642, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 4, "verse": 32, "text": "\u201cOr if the offering that he brings as a sin offering is a lamb, \u24dd he is to bring an unblemished female.", "comment": "\u24dd Lv 9:3"}, {"pk": 4030643, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 4, "verse": 33, "text": "He is to lay his hand on the head of the sin offering and slaughter it as a sin offering at the place where the burnt offering is slaughtered."}, {"pk": 4030644, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 4, "verse": 34, "text": "Then the priest is to take some of the blood of the sin offering with his finger and apply it to the horns of the altar of burnt offering. He is to pour out the rest of its blood at the base of the altar."}, {"pk": 4030645, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 4, "verse": 35, "text": "He is to remove all its fat just as the fat of the lamb is removed from the fellowship sacrifice. The priest will burn it on the altar along with the fire offerings to the LORD. In this way the priest will make atonement on his behalf for the sin he has committed, and he will be forgiven."}, {"pk": 4030646, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 5, "verse": 1, "text": "\u201cWhen someone sins in any of these ways: If he has seen, heard, or known about something he has witnessed, and did not respond to a public call to testify, he will bear his iniquity. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Gn 4:13; Ex 20:5; Lv 16:21-22; Nm 5:15,31; Dt 19:15"}, {"pk": 4030647, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 5, "verse": 2, "text": "Or if someone touches anything unclean \u24d1 \u2009\u2014\u2009a carcass of an unclean wild animal, \u24d2 or unclean livestock, or an unclean swarming creature \u24d3 \u2009\u2014\u2009without being aware of it, he is unclean and incurs guilt. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d1 Lv 11:4; Nm 19:13
\u24d4 Nm 5:6; Ps 68:21
\u24d3 Lv 11:24-40; Dt 14:8
\u24d2 Lv 26:6"}, {"pk": 4030648, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 5, "verse": 3, "text": "Or if he touches human uncleanness \u24d5 \u2009\u2014\u2009any uncleanness by which one can become defiled \u24d6 \u2009\u2014\u2009without being aware of it, but later recognizes it, he incurs guilt.", "comment": "\u24d6 Lv 11:24
\u24d5 Lv 14:19"}, {"pk": 4030649, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 5, "verse": 4, "text": "Or if someone swears rashly \u24d7 to do what is good or evil\u2009\u2014\u2009concerning anything a person may speak rashly in an oath\u2009\u2014\u2009without being aware of it, but later recognizes it, he incurs guilt in such an instance.", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 106:33; Pr 12:18"}, {"pk": 4030650, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 5, "verse": 5, "text": "If someone incurs guilt in one of these cases, he is to confess \u24d8 he has committed that sin.", "comment": "\u24d8 Lv 16:21"}, {"pk": 4030651, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 5, "verse": 6, "text": "He must bring his penalty for guilt \u24d9 for the sin he has committed to the LORD: a female lamb or goat from the flock as a sin offering. In this way the priest will make atonement \u24da on his behalf for his sin.", "comment": "\u24da Ex 30:15
\u24d9 Lv 14:12"}, {"pk": 4030652, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 5, "verse": 7, "text": "\u201cBut if he cannot afford an animal from the flock, then he may bring to the LORD two turtledoves or two young pigeons \u24db as penalty for guilt for his sin\u2009\u2014\u2009one as a sin offering and the other as a burnt offering.", "comment": "\u24db Lv 1:14"}, {"pk": 4030653, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 5, "verse": 8, "text": "He is to bring them to the priest, who will first present the one for the sin offering. He is to twist its head at the back of the neck without severing it. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Gn 15:10; Lv 1:15,17"}, {"pk": 4030654, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 5, "verse": 9, "text": "Then he will sprinkle some of the blood of the sin offering on the side of the altar, while the rest of the blood is to be drained out at the base of the altar; \u24dd it is a sin offering.", "comment": "\u24dd Lv 4:25,30"}, {"pk": 4030655, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 5, "verse": 10, "text": "He will prepare the second bird as a burnt offering according to the regulation. \u24d0 In this way the priest will make atonement on his behalf for the sin he has committed, and he will be forgiven.", "comment": "\u24d0 Lv 1:14-17"}, {"pk": 4030656, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 5, "verse": 11, "text": "\u201cBut if he cannot afford two turtledoves or two young pigeons, \u24d1 he may bring two quarts [1] of fine flour [2] \u24d2 as an offering for his sin. He must not put olive oil or frankincense on it, for it is a sin offering.", "comment": "\u24d1 Lk 2:24
[2] Lit flour as a sin offering
[1] Lit one-tenth of an ephah
\u24d2 Lv 2:1"}, {"pk": 4030657, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 5, "verse": 12, "text": "He is to bring it to the priest, who will take a handful from it as its memorial portion \u24d3 and burn it on the altar along with the fire offerings to the LORD; it is a sin offering.", "comment": "\u24d3 Lv 2:2"}, {"pk": 4030658, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 5, "verse": 13, "text": "In this way the priest will make atonement on his behalf concerning the sin he has committed in any of these cases, and he will be forgiven. The rest will belong to the priest, like the grain offering.\u201d \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Lv 2:3,10"}, {"pk": 4030659, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 5, "verse": 14, "text": "Then the LORD spoke to Moses:"}, {"pk": 4030660, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 5, "verse": 15, "text": "\u201cIf someone offends \u24d5 by sinning unintentionally \u24d6 in regard to any of the LORD\u2019s holy things, [3] he must bring his penalty for guilt to the LORD: an unblemished ram from the flock (based on your assessment of its value in silver shekels, according to the sanctuary shekel \u24d7) as a guilt offering.", "comment": "\u24d5 Dt 32:51
\u24d6 Nm 15:24
[3] Things dedicated to the LORD
\u24d7 Lv 27:3; Nm 3:47"}, {"pk": 4030661, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 5, "verse": 16, "text": "He is to make restitution \u24d8 for his sin regarding any holy \u24d9 thing, adding a fifth of its value to it, \u24da and give it to the priest. Then the priest will make atonement on his behalf with the ram of the guilt offering, and he will be forgiven. \u24db", "comment": "\u24da Lv 27:13
\u24d8 Lv 14:12; 24:18
\u24d9 Lv 25:12
\u24db Lv 4:20,26,31,35; 6:7"}, {"pk": 4030662, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 5, "verse": 17, "text": "\u201cIf someone sins and without knowing it violates any of the LORD\u2019s commands concerning anything prohibited, he is guilty, and he will bear his iniquity."}, {"pk": 4030663, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 5, "verse": 18, "text": "He must bring an unblemished ram from the flock according to your assessment of its value as a guilt offering to the priest. Then the priest will make atonement on his behalf for the error he has committed unintentionally, and he will be forgiven."}, {"pk": 4030664, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 5, "verse": 19, "text": "It is a guilt offering; he is indeed guilty before the LORD.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4030665, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 6, "verse": 1, "text": "The LORD spoke to Moses:"}, {"pk": 4030666, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 6, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cWhen someone sins and offends the LORD by deceiving \u24dc his neighbor in regard to a deposit, \u24dd a security, [1] or a robbery; \u24d0 or defrauds \u24d1 his neighbor;", "comment": "\u24d1 Dt 24:14
\u24dc Lv 19:11
\u24dd Ex 22:7-13
[1] Or an investment
\u24d0 Is 61:8; Ezk 22:29"}, {"pk": 4030667, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 6, "verse": 3, "text": "or finds something lost and lies about it; \u24d2 or swears falsely \u24d3 about any of the sinful things a person may do\u2009\u2014\u2009", "comment": "\u24d3 Ex 22:11; Lv 19:12
\u24d2 Ex 23:4; Dt 22:1-3"}, {"pk": 4030668, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 6, "verse": 4, "text": "once he has sinned \u24d4 and acknowledged his guilt \u24d5 \u2009\u2014\u2009he must return what he stole or defrauded, or the deposit entrusted to him, or the lost item he found,", "comment": "\u24d5 Lv 4:3
\u24d4 Gn 44:32; Jdg 10:10; Neh 1:6; Ps 39:1; Is 1:4"}, {"pk": 4030669, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 6, "verse": 5, "text": "or anything else about which he swore falsely. He will make full restitution for it and add a fifth of its value to it. \u24d6 He is to pay it to its owner on the day he acknowledges his guilt. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 Lv 27:13
\u24d7 Ex 22:9-12; 23:4-5; Dt 22:13; Mt 5:23-24; Lk 19:8-9"}, {"pk": 4030670, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 6, "verse": 6, "text": "Then he is to bring his guilt offering \u24d8 to the LORD: an unblemished \u24d9 ram from the flock according to your assessment of its value as a guilt offering to the priest.", "comment": "\u24d9 Ex 29:1
\u24d8 Lv 14:12"}, {"pk": 4030671, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 6, "verse": 7, "text": "In this way the priest will make atonement on his behalf before the LORD, and he will be forgiven for anything he may have done to incur guilt.\u201d \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Lv 5:10,13,18"}, {"pk": 4030672, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 6, "verse": 8, "text": "The LORD spoke to Moses:"}, {"pk": 4030673, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 6, "verse": 9, "text": "\u201cCommand Aaron and his sons: This is the law of the burnt offering; the burnt offering itself must remain on the altar\u2019s hearth all night until morning, while the fire of the altar is kept burning on it."}, {"pk": 4030674, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 6, "verse": 10, "text": "The priest is to put on his linen robe and linen undergarments. [2] \u24db He is to remove the ashes of the burnt offering the fire has consumed on the altar, and place them beside the altar.", "comment": "\u24db Ex 28:42-43; Lv 16:4; Ezk 44:17-19
[2] Lit undergarments on his flesh"}, {"pk": 4030675, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 6, "verse": 11, "text": "Then he will take off his garments, put on other clothes, \u24dc and bring the ashes outside the camp to a ceremonially clean place.", "comment": "\u24dc Lv 16:23; Ezk 42:14; 44:19"}, {"pk": 4030676, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 6, "verse": 12, "text": "The fire on the altar is to be kept burning; it must not go out. Every morning the priest will burn wood on the fire. He is to arrange the burnt offering on the fire and burn the fat portions from the fellowship offerings \u24dd on it.", "comment": "\u24dd Lv 1:2; 7:11"}, {"pk": 4030677, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 6, "verse": 13, "text": "Fire must be kept burning on the altar continually; it must not go out."}, {"pk": 4030678, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 6, "verse": 14, "text": "\u201cNow this is the law of the grain offering: \u24d0 Aaron\u2019s sons will present it before the LORD in front of the altar.", "comment": "\u24d0 Lv 2:1-16"}, {"pk": 4030679, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 6, "verse": 15, "text": "The priest is to remove a handful of fine flour and olive oil from the grain offering, with all the frankincense that is on the offering, and burn its memorial portion on the altar as a pleasing aroma to the LORD."}, {"pk": 4030680, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 6, "verse": 16, "text": "Aaron and his sons may eat the rest of it. \u24d1 It is to be eaten in the form of unleavened bread \u24d2 in a holy place; \u24d3 they are to eat it in the courtyard \u24d4 of the tent of meeting.", "comment": "\u24d3 Lv 16:24
\u24d4 Ex 27:9
\u24d1 1Co 9:13
\u24d2 Ex 12:8; 1Co 5:8"}, {"pk": 4030681, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 6, "verse": 17, "text": "It must not be baked with yeast; I have assigned it as their portion \u24d5 from my fire offerings. \u24d6 It is especially holy, like the sin offering \u24d7 and the guilt offering.", "comment": "\u24d6 Dt 18:1
\u24d5 Lv 6:10; Nm 18:20; 31:36; Dt 10:9; 12:12
\u24d7 Ex 29:14"}, {"pk": 4030682, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 6, "verse": 18, "text": "Any male among Aaron\u2019s descendants \u24d8 may eat it. It is a permanent portion [3] \u24d9 throughout your generations from the fire offerings to the LORD. Anything that touches the offerings will become holy.\u201d \u24da", "comment": "\u24d8 Lv 21:18-23
[3] Or statute
\u24d9 Lv 7:34; Heb 13:10
\u24da Ex 29:37; Lk 11:2"}, {"pk": 4030683, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 6, "verse": 19, "text": "The LORD spoke to Moses:"}, {"pk": 4030684, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 6, "verse": 20, "text": "\u201cThis is the offering that Aaron and his sons are to present to the LORD on the day that he is anointed: two quarts [4] of fine flour as a regular grain offering, half of it in the morning and half in the evening.", "comment": "[4] Lit a tenth of an ephah"}, {"pk": 4030685, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 6, "verse": 21, "text": "It is to be prepared with oil on a griddle; you are to bring it well-kneaded. You are to present it as a grain offering of baked pieces, [5] a pleasing aroma to the LORD.", "comment": "[5] Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4030686, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 6, "verse": 22, "text": "The priest, who is one of Aaron\u2019s sons and will be anointed to take his place, is to prepare it. It must be completely burned as a permanent portion for the LORD."}, {"pk": 4030687, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 6, "verse": 23, "text": "Every grain offering for a priest will be a whole burnt offering; \u24db it is not to be eaten.\u201d", "comment": "\u24db Dt 13:17; 33:10; 1Sm 7:9; Ps 51:19"}, {"pk": 4030688, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 6, "verse": 24, "text": "The LORD spoke to Moses:"}, {"pk": 4030689, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 6, "verse": 25, "text": "\u201cTell Aaron and his sons: This is the law of the sin offering. \u24dc The sin offering is most holy and must be slaughtered before the LORD at the place where the burnt offering is slaughtered.", "comment": "\u24dc Ex 29:14"}, {"pk": 4030690, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 6, "verse": 26, "text": "The priest who offers it as a sin offering will eat it. It is to be eaten in a holy place, \u24dd in the courtyard of the tent of meeting.", "comment": "\u24dd Lv 16:24; 1Co 9:13"}, {"pk": 4030691, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 6, "verse": 27, "text": "Anything that touches its flesh will become holy, and if any of its blood spatters on a garment, then you must wash that garment [6] in a holy place.", "comment": "[6] Lit wash what it spattered on"}, {"pk": 4030692, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 6, "verse": 28, "text": "A clay pot in which the sin offering is boiled is to be broken; if it is boiled in a bronze vessel, it is to be scoured and rinsed with water."}, {"pk": 4030693, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 6, "verse": 29, "text": "Any male among the priests may eat it; it is especially holy."}, {"pk": 4030694, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 6, "verse": 30, "text": "But no sin offering may be eaten if its blood has been brought into the tent of meeting to make atonement in the holy place; it must be burned."}, {"pk": 4030695, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 7, "verse": 1, "text": "\u201cNow this is the law of the guilt [1] offering; \u24d0 it is especially holy.", "comment": "\u24d0 Lv 14:12-13
[1] Or restitution"}, {"pk": 4030696, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 7, "verse": 2, "text": "The guilt offering is to be slaughtered at the place where the burnt offering \u24d1 is slaughtered, and the priest is to splatter its blood on all sides of the altar.", "comment": "\u24d1 Gn 22:2; Lv 3:5; Nm 6:11; Jos 8:31; 1Ch 16:1; Ps 20:3; Mc 6:6"}, {"pk": 4030697, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 7, "verse": 3, "text": "The offerer is to present all the fat from it: the fat tail, \u24d2 the fat surrounding the entrails, [2]", "comment": "[2] LXX, Sam add and all the fat that is on the entrails; Lv 3:3,9,14; 4:8
\u24d2 Lv 3:9"}, {"pk": 4030698, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 7, "verse": 4, "text": "and the two kidneys with the fat on them at the loins; he will also remove the fatty lobe of the liver \u24d3 with the kidneys.", "comment": "\u24d3 Lv 9:10"}, {"pk": 4030699, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 7, "verse": 5, "text": "The priest will burn them on the altar as a fire offering \u24d4 to the LORD; it is a guilt offering.", "comment": "\u24d4 Dt 18:1"}, {"pk": 4030700, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 7, "verse": 6, "text": "Any male among the priests may eat it. \u24d5 It is to be eaten in a holy place; \u24d6 it is especially holy. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d5 1Co 9:13
\u24d7 Lv 14:13
\u24d6 Lv 16:24"}, {"pk": 4030701, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 7, "verse": 7, "text": "\u201cThe guilt offering is like the sin offering; \u24d8 the law is the same for both. It belongs to the priest \u24d9 who makes atonement \u24da with it.", "comment": "\u24d9 Lv 14:13
\u24d8 Ex 29:14
\u24da Ex 30:15"}, {"pk": 4030702, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 7, "verse": 8, "text": "As for the priest who presents someone\u2019s burnt offering, the hide of the burnt offering he has presented belongs to him; it is the priest\u2019s."}, {"pk": 4030703, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 7, "verse": 9, "text": "Any grain offering \u24db that is baked in an oven or prepared in a pan or on a griddle belongs to the priest who presents it; it is his.", "comment": "\u24db Ex 40:29"}, {"pk": 4030704, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 7, "verse": 10, "text": "But any grain offering, whether dry or mixed with oil, belongs equally to all of Aaron\u2019s sons."}, {"pk": 4030705, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 7, "verse": 11, "text": "\u201cNow this is the law of the fellowship sacrifice \u24dc that someone may present to the LORD:", "comment": "\u24dc Lv 3:1,3,6,9"}, {"pk": 4030706, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 7, "verse": 12, "text": "If he presents it for thanksgiving, in addition to the thanksgiving sacrifice, \u24dd he is to present unleavened cakes \u24d0 mixed with olive oil, unleavened wafers \u24d1 coated with oil, and well-kneaded cakes of fine flour mixed with oil.", "comment": "\u24d1 Lv 2:4
\u24d0 Ex 12:8
\u24dd Lv 22:29"}, {"pk": 4030707, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 7, "verse": 13, "text": "He is to present as his offering cakes of leavened bread with his thanksgiving sacrifice of fellowship."}, {"pk": 4030708, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 7, "verse": 14, "text": "From the cakes he is to present one portion of each offering as a contribution \u24d2 to the LORD. It will belong to the priest who splatters the blood of the fellowship offering; it is his.", "comment": "\u24d2 Ex 36:3"}, {"pk": 4030709, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 7, "verse": 15, "text": "The meat of his thanksgiving sacrifice of fellowship must be eaten on the day he offers it; \u24d3 he may not leave any of it until morning. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Ex 12:10; 34:25; Lv 19:5-8; Dt 16:4
\u24d3 Lv 22:30"}, {"pk": 4030710, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 7, "verse": 16, "text": "\u201cIf the sacrifice he offers is a vow \u24d5 or a freewill offering, \u24d6 it is to be eaten on the day he presents his sacrifice, and what is left over may be eaten on the next day.", "comment": "\u24d6 Ex 35:29
\u24d5 Lv 27:8"}, {"pk": 4030711, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 7, "verse": 17, "text": "But what remains of the sacrificial meat by the third day must be burned. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Lv 19:6"}, {"pk": 4030712, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 7, "verse": 18, "text": "If any of the meat of his fellowship sacrifice is eaten on the third day, it will not be accepted. \u24d8 It will not be credited to the one who presents it; it is repulsive. \u24d9 The person who eats any of it will bear his iniquity. [3]", "comment": "\u24d8 Lv 1:4
[3] Or will bear his guilt
\u24d9 Lv 19:7; Is 65:4; Ezk 4:14"}, {"pk": 4030713, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 7, "verse": 19, "text": "\u201cMeat that touches anything unclean must not be eaten; it is to be burned. Everyone who is clean may eat any other meat."}, {"pk": 4030714, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 7, "verse": 20, "text": "But the one who eats meat from the LORD\u2019s fellowship sacrifice while he is unclean, that person must be cut off from his people. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Gn 17:14; Lv 7:27; 19:8; Nm 9:13"}, {"pk": 4030715, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 7, "verse": 21, "text": "If someone touches anything unclean, whether human uncleanness, an unclean animal, or any unclean, abhorrent [4] \u24db creature, and eats meat from the LORD\u2019s fellowship sacrifice, that person is to be cut off from his people.\u201d", "comment": "[4] Some Hb mss, Sam, Syr, Tg read swarming
\u24db Lv 11:10-13,20,23,41-42; Is 66:17; Ezk 8:10"}, {"pk": 4030716, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 7, "verse": 22, "text": "The LORD spoke to Moses:"}, {"pk": 4030717, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 7, "verse": 23, "text": "\u201cTell the Israelites: You are not to eat any fat \u24dc of an ox, a sheep, or a goat.", "comment": "\u24dc Lv 3:16-17"}, {"pk": 4030718, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 7, "verse": 24, "text": "The fat of an animal that dies naturally or is mauled by wild beasts [5] \u24dd may be used for any other purpose, but you must not eat it. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd Lv 17:15; 22:8
\u24d0 Ex 22:31; Lv 3:17; 17:15; 22:8; Dt 14:21; Ezk 4:14; 44:31
[5] Lit fat of a carcass or the fat of a mauled beast"}, {"pk": 4030719, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 7, "verse": 25, "text": "If anyone eats animal fat from a fire offering presented to the LORD, the person who eats it is to be cut off from his people."}, {"pk": 4030720, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 7, "verse": 26, "text": "Wherever you live, you must not eat the blood \u24d1 of any bird or animal.", "comment": "\u24d1 Gn 9:3-4; Lv 17:10-12; Dt 12:16,23"}, {"pk": 4030721, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 7, "verse": 27, "text": "Whoever eats any blood is to be cut off from his people.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4030722, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 7, "verse": 28, "text": "The LORD spoke to Moses:"}, {"pk": 4030723, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 7, "verse": 29, "text": "\u201cTell the Israelites: The one who presents a fellowship sacrifice to the LORD is to bring an offering to the LORD from his sacrifice."}, {"pk": 4030724, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 7, "verse": 30, "text": "His own hands will bring the fire offerings to the LORD. He will bring the fat together with the breast. The breast is to be presented as a presentation offering \u24d2 before the LORD.", "comment": "\u24d2 Ex 29:24"}, {"pk": 4030725, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 7, "verse": 31, "text": "The priest is to burn the fat on the altar, but the breast belongs to Aaron and his sons."}, {"pk": 4030726, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 7, "verse": 32, "text": "You are to give the right thigh \u24d3 to the priest as a contribution from your fellowship sacrifices.", "comment": "\u24d3 Ex 29:22; Lv 8:25-26; 9:21; Nm 18:18"}, {"pk": 4030727, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 7, "verse": 33, "text": "The son of Aaron who presents the blood of the fellowship offering and the fat will have the right thigh as a portion."}, {"pk": 4030728, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 7, "verse": 34, "text": "I have taken from the Israelites the breast of the presentation offering and the thigh of the contribution from their fellowship sacrifices, and have assigned them to the priest Aaron and to his sons as a permanent portion [6] \u24d4 from the Israelites.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d4 Ex 29:28; 30:21; Lv 6:11,15; 10:15; 24:9; Nm 18:8,11,19; Jr 5:22
[6] Or statute, also in v. 36"}, {"pk": 4030729, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 7, "verse": 35, "text": "This is the portion from the fire offerings to the LORD for Aaron and his sons \u24d5 since the day they were presented to serve the LORD as priests.", "comment": "\u24d5 Mt 10:10; 1Co 9:13-14; 1Tm 5:17-18"}, {"pk": 4030730, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 7, "verse": 36, "text": "The LORD commanded this to be given to them by the Israelites on the day he anointed them. \u24d6 It is a permanent portion throughout their generations.", "comment": "\u24d6 Ex 40:13-15; Lv 8:12,30"}, {"pk": 4030731, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 7, "verse": 37, "text": "This is the law for the burnt offering, the grain offering, the sin offering, the guilt offering, the ordination offering, \u24d7 and the fellowship sacrifice,", "comment": "\u24d7 Lv 8:22"}, {"pk": 4030732, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 7, "verse": 38, "text": "which the LORD commanded Moses on Mount Sinai \u24d8 on the day he [7] commanded the Israelites to present their offerings to the LORD in the Wilderness of Sinai. \u24d9", "comment": "[7] Or he
\u24d8 Ex 34:2
\u24d9 Ex 31:18; 34:32; Lv 26:46; Neh 9:13"}, {"pk": 4030733, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 8, "verse": 1, "text": "The LORD spoke to Moses:"}, {"pk": 4030734, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 8, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cTake Aaron, his sons with him, the garments, the anointing oil, \u24da the bull of the sin [1] offering, the two rams, and the basket \u24db of unleavened bread,", "comment": "[1] Or purification
\u24da Ex 29:7
\u24db Gn 40:16"}, {"pk": 4030735, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 8, "verse": 3, "text": "and assemble the whole community \u24dc at the entrance to the tent of meeting.\u201d", "comment": "\u24dc Ex 12:47"}, {"pk": 4030736, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 8, "verse": 4, "text": "So Moses did as the LORD commanded him, and the community assembled at the entrance to the tent of meeting."}, {"pk": 4030737, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 8, "verse": 5, "text": "Moses said to them, \u201cThis is what the LORD has commanded to be done.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4030738, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 8, "verse": 6, "text": "Then Moses presented Aaron and his sons and washed them with water."}, {"pk": 4030739, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 8, "verse": 7, "text": "He put the tunic on Aaron, wrapped the sash around him, clothed him with the robe, and put the ephod \u24dd on him. He put the woven band of the ephod around him and fastened it to him.", "comment": "\u24dd Ex 28:4"}, {"pk": 4030740, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 8, "verse": 8, "text": "Then he put the breastpiece on him and placed the Urim and Thummim \u24d0 into the breastpiece.", "comment": "\u24d0 Ex 28:30; Nm 27:21; Dt 33:8; 1Sm 28:6; Ezr 2:63; Neh 7:65"}, {"pk": 4030741, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 8, "verse": 9, "text": "He also put the turban \u24d1 on his head and placed the gold medallion, the holy diadem, on the front of the turban, as the LORD had commanded Moses. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d1 Lv 16:4
\u24d2 Ex 28:1-43; 29:1-8; 39:1-31"}, {"pk": 4030742, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 8, "verse": 10, "text": "Then Moses took the anointing oil and anointed the tabernacle and everything in it to consecrate \u24d3 them.", "comment": "\u24d3 Ex 19:10,14,23; 20:11"}, {"pk": 4030743, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 8, "verse": 11, "text": "He sprinkled some of the oil on the altar seven times, anointing the altar with all its utensils, and the basin with its stand, to consecrate them. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Ex 30:18-28; 38:8; 40:7-11"}, {"pk": 4030744, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 8, "verse": 12, "text": "He poured some of the anointing oil on Aaron\u2019s head and anointed and consecrated him. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 29:7; 30:30; Lv 21:10-12"}, {"pk": 4030745, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 8, "verse": 13, "text": "Then Moses presented Aaron\u2019s sons, clothed them with tunics, wrapped sashes around them, and fastened headbands on them, as the LORD had commanded Moses."}, {"pk": 4030746, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 8, "verse": 14, "text": "Then he brought the bull near for the sin offering, and Aaron and his sons laid their hands on the head of the bull for the sin offering.", "comment": "[2] Or offering, and he slaughtered it.15Then Moses"}, {"pk": 4030747, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 8, "verse": 15, "text": "Then Moses slaughtered it, [2] took the blood, and applied it with his finger to the horns of the altar on all sides, purifying \u24d6 the altar. He poured out the blood at the base of the altar and consecrated it so that atonement can be made on it. [3] \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Ex 29:10-12,36-37; Lv 4:7
[3] Or it by making atonement for it
\u24d6 Ex 29:36; Lv 14:49,52; Nm 19:19; Ps 51:7; Ezk 43:22-23; 45:18"}, {"pk": 4030748, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 8, "verse": 16, "text": "Moses took all the fat that was on the entrails, the fatty lobe of the liver, and the two kidneys \u24d8 with their fat, and he burned them on the altar. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d8 Lv 7:4
\u24d9 Ex 29:13; Lv 4:7-10"}, {"pk": 4030749, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 8, "verse": 17, "text": "He burned the bull with its hide, flesh, and waste outside the camp, \u24da as the LORD had commanded Moses.", "comment": "\u24da Ex 29:14; 33:7; Lv 4:12,21; 6:4; 9:11; 10:4-5; 13:46; 14:3; 16:27; 17:3; 24:14,23"}, {"pk": 4030750, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 8, "verse": 18, "text": "Then he presented the ram for the burnt offering, and Aaron and his sons laid their hands on the head of the ram.", "comment": "[4] Or ram,19and he slaughtered it. Moses"}, {"pk": 4030751, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 8, "verse": 19, "text": "Moses slaughtered it and [4] splattered the blood on all sides of the altar."}, {"pk": 4030752, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 8, "verse": 20, "text": "Moses cut the ram into pieces and burned the head, the pieces, and the fat, \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Lv 1:8"}, {"pk": 4030753, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 8, "verse": 21, "text": "but he washed the entrails and legs with water. He then burned the entire ram on the altar. It was a burnt offering for a pleasing aroma, a fire offering to the LORD as he had commanded Moses."}, {"pk": 4030754, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 8, "verse": 22, "text": "Next he presented the second ram, the ram of ordination, \u24dc and Aaron and his sons laid their hands on the head of the ram.", "comment": "\u24dc Ex 29:22,26-34; Lv 7:37; 8:28-33
[5] Or ram,23and he slaughtered it. Moses"}, {"pk": 4030755, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 8, "verse": 23, "text": "Moses slaughtered it, [5] took some of its blood, and put it on Aaron\u2019s right earlobe, on the thumb of his right hand, and on the big toe of his right foot. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Ex 29:20; Lv 14:14,17,25,28"}, {"pk": 4030756, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 8, "verse": 24, "text": "Moses also presented Aaron\u2019s sons and put some of the blood on their right earlobes, on the thumbs of their right hands, and on the big toes of their right feet. Then Moses splattered the blood on all sides of the altar."}, {"pk": 4030757, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 8, "verse": 25, "text": "He took the fat\u2009\u2014\u2009the fat tail, \u24d0 all the fat that was on the entrails, the fatty lobe of the liver, and the two kidneys with their fat\u2009\u2014\u2009as well as the right thigh.", "comment": "\u24d0 Lv 3:9"}, {"pk": 4030758, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 8, "verse": 26, "text": "From the basket of unleavened bread that was before the LORD he took one cake of unleavened bread, one cake of bread made with oil, and one wafer, and placed them on the fat portions and the right thigh. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Ex 29:3,23; Lv 7:32; Nm 6:15-19"}, {"pk": 4030759, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 8, "verse": 27, "text": "He put all these in the hands of Aaron and his sons and presented them before the LORD as a presentation offering."}, {"pk": 4030760, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 8, "verse": 28, "text": "Then Moses took them from their hands and burned them on the altar with the burnt offering. This was an ordination offering for a pleasing aroma, a fire offering to the LORD."}, {"pk": 4030761, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 8, "verse": 29, "text": "He also took the breast and presented it before the LORD as a presentation offering; it was Moses\u2019s portion of the ordination ram as the LORD had commanded him."}, {"pk": 4030762, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 8, "verse": 30, "text": "Then Moses took some of the anointing oil and some of the blood that was on the altar and sprinkled them on Aaron and his garments, as well as on his sons and their garments. In this way he consecrated Aaron and his garments, as well as his sons and their garments. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Ex 29:21; Is 6:6-7; Heb 10:22"}, {"pk": 4030763, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 8, "verse": 31, "text": "Moses said to Aaron and his sons, \u201cBoil the meat at the entrance to the tent of meeting and eat it there with the bread that is in the basket for the ordination offering as I commanded: [6] Aaron and his sons are to eat it. \u24d3", "comment": "[6] LXX, Syr, Tg read was commanded; Ex 29:31-32
\u24d3 Lv 6:16,18; 10:12; 1Co 9:13-14"}, {"pk": 4030764, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 8, "verse": 32, "text": "Burn up what remains of the meat and bread. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Ex 29:34"}, {"pk": 4030765, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 8, "verse": 33, "text": "Do not go outside the entrance to the tent of meeting for seven days, until the time your days of ordination are completed, because it will take seven days to ordain you. [7]", "comment": "[7] Lit because he will fill your hands for seven days"}, {"pk": 4030766, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 8, "verse": 34, "text": "The LORD commanded what has been done today in order to make atonement for you. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 29:35-37; Heb 7:28"}, {"pk": 4030767, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 8, "verse": 35, "text": "You must remain at the entrance to the tent of meeting day and night for seven days and keep the LORD\u2019s charge \u24d6 so that you will not die, \u24d7 for this is what I was commanded.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d7 Lv 10:1-2
\u24d6 Gn 26:5"}, {"pk": 4030768, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 8, "verse": 36, "text": "So Aaron and his sons did everything the LORD had commanded through Moses."}, {"pk": 4030769, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 9, "verse": 1, "text": "On the eighth day Moses summoned Aaron, his sons, and the elders of Israel. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Ex 18:12"}, {"pk": 4030770, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 9, "verse": 2, "text": "He said to Aaron, \u201cTake a young bull for a sin [1] offering and a ram for a burnt offering, both without blemish, \u24d9 and present them before the LORD.", "comment": "[1] Or purification
\u24d9 Ex 29:1"}, {"pk": 4030771, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 9, "verse": 3, "text": "And tell the Israelites: [2] Take a male goat for a sin offering; a calf and a lamb, male yearlings without blemish, for a burnt offering;", "comment": "[2] Sam, LXX read elders of Israel"}, {"pk": 4030772, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 9, "verse": 4, "text": "an ox and a ram for a fellowship offering to sacrifice before the LORD; and a grain offering mixed with oil. For today the LORD is going to appear \u24da to you.\u201d", "comment": "\u24da Gn 35:9"}, {"pk": 4030773, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 9, "verse": 5, "text": "They brought what Moses had commanded to the front of the tent of meeting, and the whole community came forward and stood before the LORD."}, {"pk": 4030774, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 9, "verse": 6, "text": "Moses said, \u201cThis is what the LORD commanded you to do, that the glory of the LORD \u24db may appear to you.\u201d", "comment": "\u24db Ex 40:34; Lk 9:32"}, {"pk": 4030775, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 9, "verse": 7, "text": "Then Moses said to Aaron, \u201cApproach the altar and sacrifice your sin offering and your burnt offering; make atonement for yourself and the people. [3] \u24dc Sacrifice the people\u2019s offering and make atonement for them, as the LORD commanded.\u201d", "comment": "[3] LXX reads and your household
\u24dc Heb 5:1-3; 7:26-27"}, {"pk": 4030776, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 9, "verse": 8, "text": "So Aaron approached the altar and slaughtered the calf as a sin offering for himself."}, {"pk": 4030777, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 9, "verse": 9, "text": "Aaron\u2019s sons brought the blood to him, and he dipped his finger in the blood and applied it to the horns of the altar. He poured out the blood at the base of the altar."}, {"pk": 4030778, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 9, "verse": 10, "text": "He burned the fat, the kidneys, and the fatty lobe of the liver from the sin offering on the altar, as the LORD had commanded Moses."}, {"pk": 4030779, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 9, "verse": 11, "text": "He burned the flesh and the hide \u24dd outside the camp. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd Lv 7:8
\u24d0 Ex 29:14; Lv 4:8-10,12,21; 8:17; 16:27"}, {"pk": 4030780, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 9, "verse": 12, "text": "Then he slaughtered the burnt offering. Aaron\u2019s sons brought him the blood, and he splattered it on all sides of the altar."}, {"pk": 4030781, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 9, "verse": 13, "text": "They brought him the burnt offering piece by piece, along with the head, and he burned them on the altar."}, {"pk": 4030782, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 9, "verse": 14, "text": "He washed the entrails and the legs and burned them with the burnt offering on the altar."}, {"pk": 4030783, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 9, "verse": 15, "text": "Aaron presented the people\u2019s offering. He took the male goat for the people\u2019s sin offering, slaughtered it, and made a sin offering with it as he did before."}, {"pk": 4030784, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 9, "verse": 16, "text": "He presented the burnt offering and sacrificed it according to the regulation. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Lv 18:26"}, {"pk": 4030785, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 9, "verse": 17, "text": "Next he presented the grain offering, took a handful of it, and burned it on the altar in addition to the morning burnt offering. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Ex 29:38-42; Lv 2:2"}, {"pk": 4030786, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 9, "verse": 18, "text": "Finally, he slaughtered the ox and the ram as the people\u2019s fellowship sacrifice. Aaron\u2019s sons brought him the blood, and he splattered it on all sides of the altar."}, {"pk": 4030787, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 9, "verse": 19, "text": "They also brought the fat portions from the ox and the ram\u2009\u2014\u2009the fat tail, the fat surrounding the entrails, the kidneys, and the fatty lobe of the liver\u2009\u2014\u2009"}, {"pk": 4030788, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 9, "verse": 20, "text": "and placed these on the breasts. Aaron burned the fat portions on the altar,"}, {"pk": 4030789, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 9, "verse": 21, "text": "but he presented the breasts \u24d3 and the right thigh as a presentation offering \u24d4 before the LORD, as Moses had commanded. [4]", "comment": "\u24d3 Ex 29:26-27; Lv 7:30-34; 8:26; 10:14-15; Nm 6:20; 18:18
\u24d4 Ex 29:24
[4] Some Hb mss, LXX, Sam read as the LORD commanded Moses"}, {"pk": 4030790, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 9, "verse": 22, "text": "Aaron lifted up his hands toward the people and blessed \u24d5 them. He came down after sacrificing the sin offering, the burnt offering, and the fellowship offering.", "comment": "\u24d5 Gn 14:19; Nm 6:24-26"}, {"pk": 4030791, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 9, "verse": 23, "text": "Moses and Aaron then entered the tent of meeting. When they came out, they blessed the people, and the glory of the LORD appeared to all the people."}, {"pk": 4030792, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 9, "verse": 24, "text": "Fire came from the LORD and consumed \u24d6 the burnt offering and the fat portions on the altar. And when all the people saw it, they shouted \u24d7 and fell facedown. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d6 1Kg 18:38-39; 2Ch 7:1
\u24d7 Ps 35:27; Is 12:6; 24:14
\u24d8 Nm 16:4"}, {"pk": 4030793, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 10, "verse": 1, "text": "Aaron\u2019s sons Nadab \u24d9 and Abihu \u24da each took his own firepan, \u24db put fire in it, placed incense on it, \u24dc and presented unauthorized \u24dd fire before the LORD, which he had not commanded them to do.", "comment": "\u24d9 Ex 6:23; 28:1; Nm 3:2,4; 26:60-61; 1Ch 6:3
\u24da Ex 24:1
\u24db Ex 27:3; 38:3; 1Kg 7:50; 2Kg 25:15; Jr 52:19
\u24dc Ex 30:7-9; Lv 16:12; Nm 16:17,46
\u24dd Ex 30:9; Nm 3:4; 26:61; Jr 2:25; 3:13; Hs 5:7"}, {"pk": 4030794, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 10, "verse": 2, "text": "Then fire came from the LORD \u24d0 and consumed them, and they died before the LORD. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d0 Gn 4:14
\u24d1 Nm 26:61; Dt 4:24; 2Sm 6:7"}, {"pk": 4030795, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 10, "verse": 3, "text": "Moses said to Aaron, \u201cThis is what the LORD has spoken: I will demonstrate my holiness [1] \u24d2
to those who are near me, \u24d3
and I will reveal my glory [2] \u24d4
before all the people.\u201d
And Aaron remained silent.", "comment": "\u24d2 Nm 20:13; Ezk 20:41; 28:22,25; 36:23; 38:16; 39:27
\u24d4 Ex 14:4,17-18; Is 26:15; Ezk 28:22; 39:13; Hg 1:8
[2] Or will be glorified
\u24d3 Dt 30:14; Heb 7:19
[1] Or will be treated as holy"}, {"pk": 4030796, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 10, "verse": 4, "text": "Moses summoned Mishael and Elzaphan, \u24d5 sons of Aaron\u2019s uncle Uzziel, \u24d6 and said to them, \u201cCome here and carry your relatives away from the front of the sanctuary to a place outside the camp.\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Lv 8:17; Heb 13:11-13
\u24d5 Ex 6:22
\u24d6 Nm 3:19"}, {"pk": 4030797, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 10, "verse": 5, "text": "So they came forward and carried them in their tunics outside the camp, as Moses had said."}, {"pk": 4030798, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 10, "verse": 6, "text": "Then Moses said to Aaron and his sons Eleazar and Ithamar, \u24d8 \u201cDo not let your hair hang loose \u24d9 and do not tear your clothes, \u24da or else you will die, and the LORD will become angry \u24db with the whole community. However, your brothers, the whole house of Israel, may weep \u24dc over the conflagration the LORD ignited.", "comment": "\u24d9 Lv 13:45; 21:10; Nm 5:18; Jdg 5:2
\u24dc Gn 37:34
\u24db Ex 16:20
\u24da Lv 21:10; Mk 14:63
\u24d8 Ex 6:23"}, {"pk": 4030799, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 10, "verse": 7, "text": "You must not go outside the entrance to the tent of meeting or you will die, for the LORD\u2019s anointing oil \u24dd is on you.\u201d So they did as Moses said.", "comment": "\u24dd Ex 29:7; Lv 21:12"}, {"pk": 4030800, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 10, "verse": 8, "text": "The LORD spoke to Aaron:"}, {"pk": 4030801, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 10, "verse": 9, "text": "\u201cYou and your sons are not to drink wine \u24d0 or beer \u24d1 when you enter the tent of meeting, or else you will die; this is a permanent statute \u24d2 throughout your generations.", "comment": "\u24d0 Gn 9:21
\u24d1 Nm 6:3-4; Dt 7:13; 11:14; Jdg 13:4; Pr 20:1; Ezk 44:21; Dn 1:3-16; 10:3; Am 2:12; Mk 4:23-25; Lk 1:15; Jn 2:1-11; Rm 14:21; 1Tm 3:3,8
\u24d2 Ex 28:43; Lv 11:46"}, {"pk": 4030802, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 10, "verse": 10, "text": "You must distinguish \u24d3 between the holy and the common, \u24d4 and the clean and the unclean, \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d3 Lv 20:25
\u24d4 Ezk 22:26; 42:20; 44:23; 48:15; Ac 10:28
\u24d5 Lv 11:4; Nm 19:13"}, {"pk": 4030803, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 10, "verse": 11, "text": "and teach the Israelites all the statutes \u24d6 that the LORD has given to them through Moses.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d6 Gn 47:26"}, {"pk": 4030804, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 10, "verse": 12, "text": "Moses spoke to Aaron and his remaining sons, Eleazar and Ithamar: \u201cTake the grain offering that is left over from the fire offerings \u24d7 to the LORD, and eat it prepared without yeast beside the altar, because it is especially holy.", "comment": "\u24d7 Dt 18:1"}, {"pk": 4030805, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 10, "verse": 13, "text": "You must eat it in a holy place because it is your portion [3] and your sons\u2019 from the fire offerings to the LORD, for this is what I was commanded.", "comment": "[3] Or statute"}, {"pk": 4030806, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 10, "verse": 14, "text": "But you and your sons and your daughters may eat the breast of the presentation offering and the thigh of the contribution in any ceremonially clean place, because these portions have been assigned to you and your children from the Israelites\u2019 fellowship sacrifices."}, {"pk": 4030807, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 10, "verse": 15, "text": "They are to bring the thigh of the contribution and the breast of the presentation offering, together with the offerings of fat portions made by fire, to present as a presentation offering before the LORD. It will belong permanently \u24d8 to you and your children, as the LORD commanded.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d8 Ex 29:28; 30:21; Lv 6:11,15; 24:9; Nm 18:8,11,19; Jr 5:22"}, {"pk": 4030808, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 10, "verse": 16, "text": "Then Moses inquired carefully about the male goat of the sin offering, but it had already been burned up. He was angry with Eleazar and Ithamar, Aaron\u2019s surviving sons, and asked,"}, {"pk": 4030809, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 10, "verse": 17, "text": "\u201cWhy didn\u2019t you eat the sin offering in the sanctuary area? \u24d9 For it is especially holy, and he has assigned it to you to take away the guilt \u24da of the community \u24db and make atonement for them before the LORD.", "comment": "\u24da Nm 5:31
\u24db Ex 28:38; Hs 14:2; Jn 1:29
\u24d9 Lv 6:26,29"}, {"pk": 4030810, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 10, "verse": 18, "text": "Since its blood was not brought inside the sanctuary, you should have eaten it in the sanctuary area, as I commanded.\u201d \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Lv 6:26,29-30"}, {"pk": 4030811, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 10, "verse": 19, "text": "But Aaron replied to Moses, \u201cSee, today they presented their sin offering and their burnt offering before the LORD. Since these things have happened to me, if I had eaten the sin offering today, would it have been acceptable in the LORD\u2019s sight?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4030812, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 10, "verse": 20, "text": "When Moses heard this, it was acceptable to him. [4]", "comment": "[4] Lit acceptable in his sight"}, {"pk": 4030813, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 11, "verse": 1, "text": "The LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron:"}, {"pk": 4030814, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 11, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cTell the Israelites: You may eat \u24dd all these kinds of land animals. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Dt 14:4-21; Ac 10:9-16; Rm 14:14
\u24dd Lv 11:1-23; Dt 14:3-21; Dn 1:3-16; Ac 10:9-16; 11:3; Rm 14:2; Gl 2:11-14"}, {"pk": 4030815, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 11, "verse": 3, "text": "You may eat any animal with divided hooves and that chews the cud."}, {"pk": 4030816, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 11, "verse": 4, "text": "But among the ones that chew the cud or have divided hooves you are not to eat these: camels, \u24d1 though they chew the cud, do not have divided hooves\u2009\u2014\u2009they are unclean for you;
", "comment": "\u24d1 Gn 24:64; 31:34; Dt 14:7; Jr 2:23; Mt 19:24; 23:24; Mk 10:25; Lk 18:25"}, {"pk": 4030817, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 11, "verse": 5, "text": "hyraxes, \u24d2 though they chew the cud, do not have hooves\u2009\u2014\u2009they are unclean for you;
", "comment": "\u24d2 Dt 14:7; Ps 104:18; Pr 30:26"}, {"pk": 4030818, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 11, "verse": 6, "text": "hares, though they chew the cud, do not have hooves\u2009\u2014\u2009they are unclean for you;
"}, {"pk": 4030819, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 11, "verse": 7, "text": "pigs, though they have divided hooves, do not chew the cud\u2009\u2014\u2009they are unclean for you.
"}, {"pk": 4030820, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 11, "verse": 8, "text": "Do not eat any of their meat or touch their carcasses\u2009\u2014\u2009they are unclean for you. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Lv 7:21; 11:24-27; Is 52:11; 2Co 6:17"}, {"pk": 4030821, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 11, "verse": 9, "text": "\u201cThis is what you may eat from all that is in the water: You may eat everything in the water that has fins and scales, whether in the seas or streams."}, {"pk": 4030822, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 11, "verse": 10, "text": "But these are to be abhorrent to you: everything in the seas or streams that does not have fins and scales among all the swarming things and other living creatures \u24d4 in the water.", "comment": "\u24d4 Gn 1:20; 2:19; Lv 11:46"}, {"pk": 4030823, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 11, "verse": 11, "text": "They are to remain abhorrent to you; you must not eat any of their meat, and you must abhor their carcasses."}, {"pk": 4030824, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 11, "verse": 12, "text": "Everything in the water that does not have fins and scales will be abhorrent to you."}, {"pk": 4030825, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 11, "verse": 13, "text": "\u201cYou are to abhor these birds. They must not be eaten because they are abhorrent: eagles, [1] \u24d5 bearded vultures, Egyptian vultures, [2]
", "comment": "[2] Or ospreys, or bearded vultures
\u24d5 Dt 14:12; 28:49; 32:11; Pr 23:5; Is 40:31
[1] Or griffon-vultures"}, {"pk": 4030826, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 11, "verse": 14, "text": "kites, [3] any kind of falcon, [4] \u24d6
", "comment": "[3] Or hawks
\u24d6 Dt 14:13; Jb 28:7
[4] Or buzzards, or hawks"}, {"pk": 4030827, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 11, "verse": 15, "text": "every kind of raven,
"}, {"pk": 4030828, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 11, "verse": 16, "text": "ostriches, [5] short-eared owls, gulls, [6] any kind of hawk, \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Dt 14:15; Jb 39:26
[6] Or long-eared owls
[5] Or eagle owls"}, {"pk": 4030829, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 11, "verse": 17, "text": "little [7] owls, cormorants, [8] long-eared owls, [9] \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Dt 14:16
[8] Or pelicans
[7] Or tawny
[9] Or ibis"}, {"pk": 4030830, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 11, "verse": 18, "text": "barn [10] owls, eagle owls, [11] \u24d9 ospreys,
", "comment": "[11] Or pelicans, or horned owls
\u24d9 Dt 14:17; Ps 102:6; Is 34:11; Zph 2:14
[10] Or little"}, {"pk": 4030831, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 11, "verse": 19, "text": "storks, [12] any kind of heron, [13] hoopoes, and bats.
", "comment": "[12] Or herons
[13] Or cormorants, or hawks"}, {"pk": 4030832, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 11, "verse": 20, "text": "\u201cAll winged insects that walk on all fours are to be abhorrent to you."}, {"pk": 4030833, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 11, "verse": 21, "text": "But you may eat these kinds of all the winged insects that walk on all fours: those that have jointed legs above their feet for hopping on the ground."}, {"pk": 4030834, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 11, "verse": 22, "text": "You may eat these: any kind of locust, \u24da katydid, cricket, and grasshopper.
", "comment": "\u24da Dt 28:38"}, {"pk": 4030835, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 11, "verse": 23, "text": "All other winged insects that have four feet are to be abhorrent to you."}, {"pk": 4030836, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 11, "verse": 24, "text": "\u201cThese will make you unclean. Whoever touches their carcasses will be unclean \u24db until evening,", "comment": "\u24db Ezk 22:3-4; 23:17; 44:25; Mc 2:10; Hg 2:13"}, {"pk": 4030837, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 11, "verse": 25, "text": "and whoever carries any of their carcasses is to wash his clothes and will be unclean until evening. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Lv 16:28; 17:15-16; 22:6; Nm 19:7-10"}, {"pk": 4030838, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 11, "verse": 26, "text": "All animals that have hooves but do not have a divided hoof and do not chew the cud are unclean for you. Whoever touches them becomes unclean."}, {"pk": 4030839, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 11, "verse": 27, "text": "All the four-footed animals \u24dd that walk on their paws are unclean for you. Whoever touches their carcasses will be unclean until evening,", "comment": "\u24dd Rv 18:2"}, {"pk": 4030840, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 11, "verse": 28, "text": "and anyone who carries their carcasses is to wash his clothes and will be unclean until evening. They are unclean for you."}, {"pk": 4030841, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 11, "verse": 29, "text": "\u201cThese creatures that swarm \u24d0 on the ground are unclean for you: weasels, [14] mice, \u24d1 any kind of large lizard, [15]
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ex 8:3
[14] Or mole rats, or rats
\u24d1 1Sm 6:4-5,11,18; Is 66:17
[15] Or of thorn-tailed, or dabb lizard, or of crocodile"}, {"pk": 4030842, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 11, "verse": 30, "text": "geckos, monitor lizards, [16] common lizards, [17] skinks, [18] and chameleons. [19]
", "comment": "[17] Or geckos, or newts, or salamanders
[18] Or sand lizards, or newts, or snails
[19] Or salamanders, or moles
[16] Or spotted lizards, or chameleons"}, {"pk": 4030843, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 11, "verse": 31, "text": "These are unclean for you among all the swarming creatures. Whoever touches them when they are dead will be unclean until evening."}, {"pk": 4030844, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 11, "verse": 32, "text": "When any one of them dies and falls on anything it becomes unclean\u2009\u2014\u2009any item of wood, clothing, leather, sackcloth, \u24d2 or any implement used for work. It is to be rinsed with water and will remain unclean until evening; then it will be clean.", "comment": "\u24d2 Gn 37:34"}, {"pk": 4030845, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 11, "verse": 33, "text": "If any of them falls into any clay pot, everything in it will become unclean; you are to break it."}, {"pk": 4030846, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 11, "verse": 34, "text": "Any edible food \u24d3 coming into contact with that unclean water will become unclean, and any drinkable liquid in any container will become unclean.", "comment": "\u24d3 Lv 26:5"}, {"pk": 4030847, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 11, "verse": 35, "text": "Anything one of their carcasses falls on will become unclean. If it is an oven or stove, it is to be smashed; it is unclean and will remain unclean for you."}, {"pk": 4030848, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 11, "verse": 36, "text": "A spring or cistern containing water will remain clean, but someone who touches a carcass in it will become unclean."}, {"pk": 4030849, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 11, "verse": 37, "text": "If one of their carcasses falls on any seed that is to be sown, it is clean;"}, {"pk": 4030850, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 11, "verse": 38, "text": "but if water has been put on the seed and one of their carcasses falls on it, it is unclean for you."}, {"pk": 4030851, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 11, "verse": 39, "text": "\u201cIf one of the animals that you use for food dies, anyone who touches its carcass will be unclean until evening."}, {"pk": 4030852, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 11, "verse": 40, "text": "Anyone who eats some of its carcass is to wash his clothes and will be unclean until evening. Anyone who carries its carcass must wash his clothes and will be unclean until evening."}, {"pk": 4030853, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 11, "verse": 41, "text": "\u201cAll the creatures that swarm on the earth are abhorrent; they must not be eaten."}, {"pk": 4030854, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 11, "verse": 42, "text": "Do not eat any of the creatures that swarm on the earth, anything that moves on its belly or walks on all fours or on many feet, [20] for they are abhorrent.", "comment": "[20] Lit fours, to anything multiplying pairs of feet"}, {"pk": 4030855, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 11, "verse": 43, "text": "Do not become contaminated by any creature that swarms; do not become unclean or defiled by them."}, {"pk": 4030856, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 11, "verse": 44, "text": "For I am the LORD your God, \u24d4 so you must consecrate yourselves \u24d5 and be holy because I am holy. \u24d6 Do not defile yourselves by any swarming creature that crawls on the ground.", "comment": "\u24d4 Nm 15:41
\u24d6 Lv 19:2; 20:7,26; 1Pt 1:16
\u24d5 Ex 19:22; Lv 20:7; Nm 11:18; Ezk 38:23"}, {"pk": 4030857, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 11, "verse": 45, "text": "For I am the LORD, who brought you up from the land of Egypt to be your God, \u24d7 so you must be holy because I am holy. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d7 Ex 6:7; 20:2; Lv 25:38,42; 26:13,45
\u24d8 Lv 21:8"}, {"pk": 4030858, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 11, "verse": 46, "text": "\u201cThis is the law concerning animals, birds, all living creatures that move in the water, and all creatures that swarm on the ground,"}, {"pk": 4030859, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 11, "verse": 47, "text": "in order to distinguish between the unclean and the clean, between the animals \u24d9 that may be eaten and those that may not be eaten.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d9 Lv 26:6"}, {"pk": 4030860, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 12, "verse": 1, "text": "The LORD spoke to Moses:"}, {"pk": 4030861, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 12, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cTell the Israelites: When a woman becomes pregnant and gives birth to a male child, \u24da she will be unclean seven days, as she is during the days of her menstrual impurity. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Lv 15:19
\u24da Lv 10:14"}, {"pk": 4030862, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 12, "verse": 3, "text": "The flesh of his foreskin \u24dc must be circumcised \u24dd on the eighth day. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd Gn 34:14
\u24dc Ex 4:25
\u24d0 Gn 17:12-13; 21:4; Lk 2:21; Gl 3:5; 5:6; 6:15"}, {"pk": 4030863, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 12, "verse": 4, "text": "She will continue in purification \u24d1 from her bleeding \u24d2 for thirty-three days. She must not touch any holy thing or go into the sanctuary until completing her days of purification.", "comment": "\u24d1 Lv 14:2
\u24d2 Lk 8:43"}, {"pk": 4030864, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 12, "verse": 5, "text": "But if she gives birth to a female child, she will be unclean for two weeks as she is during her menstrual impurity. She will continue in purification from her bleeding for sixty-six days."}, {"pk": 4030865, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 12, "verse": 6, "text": "\u201cWhen her days of purification are complete, whether for a son or daughter, she is to bring to the priest at the entrance to the tent of meeting a year-old male lamb for a burnt offering, and a young pigeon or a turtledove for a sin [1] offering.", "comment": "[1] Or purification, also in v. 8"}, {"pk": 4030866, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 12, "verse": 7, "text": "He will present them before the LORD and make atonement on her behalf; she will be clean from her discharge of blood. This is the law for a woman giving birth, whether to a male or female."}, {"pk": 4030867, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 12, "verse": 8, "text": "But if she doesn\u2019t have sufficient means [2] \u24d3 for a sheep, she may take two turtledoves or two young pigeons, \u24d4 one for a burnt offering and the other for a sin offering. Then the priest will make atonement on her behalf, and she will be clean.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d3 Lv 14:21
\u24d4 Lk 2:24
[2] Lit if her hand cannot obtain what is sufficient"}, {"pk": 4030868, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 13, "verse": 1, "text": "The LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron:"}, {"pk": 4030869, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 13, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cWhen a person has a swelling, [1] scab, [2] or spot on the skin of his body, and it may be a serious disease on the skin \u24d5 of his body, he is to be brought to the priest Aaron or to one of his sons, the priests.", "comment": "[1] Or discoloration
\u24d5 Lv 14:3,7,32,44,54-57; Dt 24:8; 2Kg 5:3,6-7,27; 2Ch 26:19
[2] Or rash, or eruption"}, {"pk": 4030870, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 13, "verse": 3, "text": "The priest will examine the sore \u24d6 on the skin of his body. If the hair in the sore has turned white and the sore appears to be deeper than the skin of his body, it is in fact a serious skin disease. After the priest examines him, he must pronounce him unclean.", "comment": "\u24d6 Ex 11:1; Dt 17:8; 21:5; Is 53:8"}, {"pk": 4030871, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 13, "verse": 4, "text": "But if the spot on the skin of his body is white and does not appear to be deeper than the skin, and the hair in it has not turned white, the priest will quarantine the stricken person for seven days. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Nm 12:14-15; 2Kg 15:5"}, {"pk": 4030872, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 13, "verse": 5, "text": "The priest will then reexamine him on the seventh day. If he sees that the sore remains unchanged and has not spread on the skin, the priest will quarantine him for another seven days."}, {"pk": 4030873, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 13, "verse": 6, "text": "The priest will examine him again on the seventh day. If the sore has faded and has not spread on the skin, the priest is to pronounce him clean; \u24d8 it is a scab. The person is to wash his clothes and will become clean.", "comment": "\u24d8 Nm 8:6-7; Ps 51:2; Ezk 24:13"}, {"pk": 4030874, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 13, "verse": 7, "text": "But if the scab spreads further on his skin after he has presented himself to the priest for his cleansing, \u24d9 he is to present himself again to the priest.", "comment": "\u24d9 Lv 14:2"}, {"pk": 4030875, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 13, "verse": 8, "text": "The priest will examine him, and if the scab has spread on the skin, then the priest must pronounce him unclean; he has a serious skin disease."}, {"pk": 4030876, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 13, "verse": 9, "text": "\u201cWhen a case of serious skin disease may have developed on a person, he is to be brought to the priest."}, {"pk": 4030877, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 13, "verse": 10, "text": "The priest will examine him. If there is a white swelling on the skin that has turned the hair white, and there is a patch of raw flesh in the swelling,"}, {"pk": 4030878, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 13, "verse": 11, "text": "it is a chronic serious disease on the skin of his body, and the priest must pronounce him unclean. \u24da He need not quarantine him, for he is unclean.", "comment": "\u24da Lv 11:4"}, {"pk": 4030879, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 13, "verse": 12, "text": "But if the skin disease breaks out all over the skin so that it covers all the skin of the stricken person from his head to his feet so far as the priest can see,"}, {"pk": 4030880, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 13, "verse": 13, "text": "the priest will look, and if the skin disease has covered his entire body, he is to pronounce the stricken person clean. \u24db Since he has turned totally white, he is clean.", "comment": "\u24db Lv 10:10"}, {"pk": 4030881, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 13, "verse": 14, "text": "But whenever raw flesh appears on him, he will be unclean."}, {"pk": 4030882, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 13, "verse": 15, "text": "When the priest examines the raw flesh, he must pronounce him unclean. Raw flesh is unclean; this is a serious skin disease."}, {"pk": 4030883, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 13, "verse": 16, "text": "But if the raw flesh changes [3] and [4] turns white, he is to go to the priest.", "comment": "[4] Or flesh again
[3] Or recedes"}, {"pk": 4030884, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 13, "verse": 17, "text": "The priest will examine him, and if the sore has turned white, the priest must pronounce the stricken person clean; he is clean."}, {"pk": 4030885, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 13, "verse": 18, "text": "\u201cWhen a boil appears on the skin \u24dc of someone\u2019s body \u24dd and it heals,", "comment": "\u24dd Ex 9:9-11; Dt 28:27,35; Jb 2:7
\u24dc Lv 13:2"}, {"pk": 4030886, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 13, "verse": 19, "text": "and a white swelling or a reddish-white spot develops where the boil was, the person is to present himself to the priest."}, {"pk": 4030887, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 13, "verse": 20, "text": "The priest will make an examination, and if the spot seems to be beneath the skin and the hair in it has turned white, the priest must pronounce him unclean; it is a case of serious skin disease that has broken out in the boil."}, {"pk": 4030888, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 13, "verse": 21, "text": "But when the priest examines it, if there is no white hair in it, and it is not beneath the skin but is faded, the priest will quarantine him seven days."}, {"pk": 4030889, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 13, "verse": 22, "text": "If it spreads further on the skin, the priest must pronounce him unclean; it is in fact a disease."}, {"pk": 4030890, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 13, "verse": 23, "text": "But if the spot remains where it is and does not spread, it is only the scar from the boil. The priest is to pronounce him clean."}, {"pk": 4030891, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 13, "verse": 24, "text": "\u201cWhen there is a burn on the skin of one\u2019s body produced by fire, and the patch made raw by the burn becomes reddish-white or white,"}, {"pk": 4030892, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 13, "verse": 25, "text": "the priest is to examine it. If the hair in the spot has turned white and the spot appears to be deeper than the skin, it is a serious skin disease that has broken out in the burn. The priest must pronounce him unclean; it is a serious skin disease."}, {"pk": 4030893, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 13, "verse": 26, "text": "But when the priest examines it, if there is no white hair in the spot and it is not beneath the skin but is faded, the priest will quarantine him seven days."}, {"pk": 4030894, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 13, "verse": 27, "text": "The priest will reexamine him on the seventh day. If it has spread further on the skin, the priest must pronounce him unclean; it is in fact a case of serious skin disease."}, {"pk": 4030895, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 13, "verse": 28, "text": "But if the spot has remained where it was and has not spread on the skin but is faded, it is the swelling from the burn. The priest is to pronounce him clean, for it is only the scar from the burn."}, {"pk": 4030896, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 13, "verse": 29, "text": "\u201cWhen a man or woman has a condition on the head or chin,"}, {"pk": 4030897, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 13, "verse": 30, "text": "the priest is to examine the condition. If it appears to be deeper than the skin, \u24d0 and the hair in it is yellow and sparse, the priest must pronounce the person unclean. It is a scaly outbreak, a serious skin disease of the head or chin.", "comment": "\u24d0 Lv 13:2"}, {"pk": 4030898, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 13, "verse": 31, "text": "When the priest examines the scaly condition, if it does not appear to be deeper than the skin, and there is no black hair in it, the priest will quarantine the person with the scaly condition for seven days."}, {"pk": 4030899, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 13, "verse": 32, "text": "The priest will reexamine the condition on the seventh day. If the scaly outbreak has not spread and there is no yellow hair in it and it does not appear to be deeper than the skin,"}, {"pk": 4030900, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 13, "verse": 33, "text": "the person is to shave himself \u24d1 but not shave the scaly area. Then the priest will quarantine the person who has the scaly outbreak for another seven days.", "comment": "\u24d1 Gn 41:14; Lv 14:8-9; 21:5; Nm 6:9,18-19; Dt 21:12; Jdg 16:17,19,22"}, {"pk": 4030901, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 13, "verse": 34, "text": "The priest will examine the scaly outbreak on the seventh day, and if it has not spread on the skin and does not appear to be deeper than the skin, the priest is to pronounce the person clean. He is to wash his clothes, and he will be clean."}, {"pk": 4030902, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 13, "verse": 35, "text": "But if the scaly outbreak spreads further on the skin after his cleansing,"}, {"pk": 4030903, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 13, "verse": 36, "text": "the priest is to examine the person. If the scaly outbreak has spread on the skin, the priest does not need to look for yellow hair; the person is unclean."}, {"pk": 4030904, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 13, "verse": 37, "text": "But if as far as he can see, the scaly outbreak remains unchanged and black hair has grown in it, then it has healed; he is clean. The priest is to pronounce the person clean."}, {"pk": 4030905, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 13, "verse": 38, "text": "\u201cWhen a man or a woman has white spots on the skin of the body,"}, {"pk": 4030906, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 13, "verse": 39, "text": "the priest is to make an examination. If the spots on the skin of the body are dull white, it is only a rash [5] that has broken out on the skin; the person is clean.", "comment": "[5] Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4030907, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 13, "verse": 40, "text": "\u201cIf a man loses the hair of his head, he is bald, \u24d2 but he is clean.", "comment": "\u24d2 2Kg 2:23"}, {"pk": 4030908, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 13, "verse": 41, "text": "Or if he loses the hair at his hairline, he is bald on his forehead, but he is clean."}, {"pk": 4030909, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 13, "verse": 42, "text": "But if there is a reddish-white condition on the bald head or forehead, it is a serious skin disease breaking out on his head or forehead. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 2Ch 26:19-20"}, {"pk": 4030910, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 13, "verse": 43, "text": "The priest is to examine him, and if the swelling of the condition on his bald head or forehead is reddish-white, like the appearance of a serious skin disease on his body,"}, {"pk": 4030911, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 13, "verse": 44, "text": "the man is afflicted with a serious skin disease; \u24d4 he is unclean. The priest must pronounce him unclean; the infection is on his head.", "comment": "\u24d4 Ex 4:6; Lv 14:2-3; 22:4; Nm 5:2; 12:10"}, {"pk": 4030912, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 13, "verse": 45, "text": "\u201cThe person who has a case of serious skin disease is to have his clothes torn \u24d5 and his hair hanging loose, and he must cover his mouth \u24d6 and cry out, \u2018Unclean, unclean!\u2019", "comment": "\u24d6 Ezk 24:17,22; Mc 3:7
\u24d5 Lv 10:6; 21:10"}, {"pk": 4030913, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 13, "verse": 46, "text": "He will remain unclean as long as he has the disease; he is unclean. He must live alone in a place outside the camp. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Nm 5:1-4; 8:17; 12:14-15"}, {"pk": 4030914, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 13, "verse": 47, "text": "\u201cIf a fabric is contaminated with mildew\u2009\u2014\u2009in wool or linen fabric,"}, {"pk": 4030915, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 13, "verse": 48, "text": "in the warp or weft of linen or wool, or in leather or anything made of leather\u2009\u2014\u2009"}, {"pk": 4030916, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 13, "verse": 49, "text": "and if the contamination is green or red in the fabric, the leather, the warp, the weft, or any leather article, it is a mildew contamination and is to be shown to the priest."}, {"pk": 4030917, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 13, "verse": 50, "text": "The priest is to examine the contamination and quarantine the contaminated fabric for seven days."}, {"pk": 4030918, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 13, "verse": 51, "text": "The priest is to reexamine the contamination on the seventh day. If it has spread in the fabric, the warp, the weft, or the leather, regardless of how it is used, the contamination is harmful mildew; it is unclean. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Lv 11:24; 15:10-12,21-27; Hg 2:12-13"}, {"pk": 4030919, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 13, "verse": 52, "text": "He is to burn the fabric, the warp or weft in wool or linen, or any leather article, which is contaminated. Since it is harmful mildew it must be burned."}, {"pk": 4030920, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 13, "verse": 53, "text": "\u201cWhen the priest examines it, if the contamination has not spread in the fabric, the warp or weft, or any leather article,"}, {"pk": 4030921, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 13, "verse": 54, "text": "the priest is to order whatever is contaminated to be washed and quarantined for another seven days."}, {"pk": 4030922, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 13, "verse": 55, "text": "After it has been washed, the priest is to reexamine the contamination. If the appearance of the contaminated article has not changed, it is unclean. Even though the contamination has not spread, you must burn the fabric. It is a fungus [6] on the front or back of the fabric.", "comment": "[6] Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4030923, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 13, "verse": 56, "text": "\u201cIf the priest examines it, and the contamination has faded after it has been washed, he is to cut the contaminated section out of the fabric, the leather, or the warp or weft."}, {"pk": 4030924, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 13, "verse": 57, "text": "But if it reappears in the fabric, the warp or weft, or any leather article, it has broken out again. You must burn whatever is contaminated."}, {"pk": 4030925, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 13, "verse": 58, "text": "But if the contamination disappears from the fabric, the warp or weft, or any leather article, which have been washed, it is to be washed again, and it will be clean."}, {"pk": 4030926, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 13, "verse": 59, "text": "\u201cThis is the law concerning a mildew contamination in wool or linen fabric, warp or weft, or any leather article, in order to pronounce it clean or unclean.\u201d \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Lv 10:10-11"}, {"pk": 4030927, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 14, "verse": 1, "text": "The LORD spoke to Moses:"}, {"pk": 4030928, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 14, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cThis is the law \u24da concerning the person afflicted with a skin disease on the day of his cleansing. \u24db He is to be brought to the priest, \u24dc", "comment": "\u24da Lv 11:46
\u24db Lv 12:4-5; Nm 6:9; Ezk 44:26
\u24dc Lv 4:16"}, {"pk": 4030929, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 14, "verse": 3, "text": "who will go outside the camp \u24dd and examine him. \u24d0 If the skin disease has disappeared from the afflicted person, [1]", "comment": "\u24dd Lv 8:17
\u24d0 Lv 13:2-3
[1] Lit the person afflicted with skin disease"}, {"pk": 4030930, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 14, "verse": 4, "text": "the priest will order that two live clean birds, \u24d1 cedar wood, \u24d2 scarlet \u24d3 yarn, and hyssop \u24d4 be brought for the one who is to be cleansed.", "comment": "\u24d1 Gn 40:17
\u24d2 Jdg 9:15; 2Sm 5:11; 7:2,7; 1Kg 5:13; 6:9-10; Ps 29:5; Sg 1:17; 8:9; Am 2:9; Zch 11:1-2
\u24d3 Ex 25:4; Nm 4:8; 19:6
\u24d4 Ex 12:22"}, {"pk": 4030931, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 14, "verse": 5, "text": "Then the priest will order that one of the birds be slaughtered over fresh water in a clay pot."}, {"pk": 4030932, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 14, "verse": 6, "text": "He is to take the live bird together with the cedar wood, scarlet yarn, and hyssop, and dip them all into the blood of the bird that was slaughtered over the fresh water."}, {"pk": 4030933, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 14, "verse": 7, "text": "He will then sprinkle the blood seven times on the one who is to be cleansed from the skin disease. He is to pronounce him clean and release the live bird over the open countryside. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Lv 14:53; 16:21-22"}, {"pk": 4030934, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 14, "verse": 8, "text": "The one who is to be cleansed must wash his clothes, shave off all his hair, and bathe with water; he is clean. Afterward he may enter the camp, but he must remain outside his tent for seven days."}, {"pk": 4030935, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 14, "verse": 9, "text": "He is to shave off all his hair again on the seventh day: his head, his beard, his eyebrows, and the rest of his hair. He is to wash his clothes and bathe himself with water; he is clean."}, {"pk": 4030936, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 14, "verse": 10, "text": "\u201cOn the eighth day he must take two unblemished \u24d6 male lambs, an unblemished year-old ewe lamb, a grain offering of six quarts [2] of fine flour mixed with olive oil, and one-third of a quart [3] of olive oil.", "comment": "\u24d6 Ex 29:1
[2] Lit three-tenths; probably three-tenths of an ephah
[3] Lit one log, also in vv. 12,15,21,24"}, {"pk": 4030937, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 14, "verse": 11, "text": "The priest who performs the cleansing will place the person who is to be cleansed, together with these offerings, before the LORD at the entrance to the tent of meeting."}, {"pk": 4030938, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 14, "verse": 12, "text": "The priest is to take one male lamb and present it as a guilt offering, \u24d7 along with the one-third quart of olive oil, and he will present them as a presentation offering \u24d8 before the LORD.", "comment": "\u24d7 Lv 5:6-19
\u24d8 Ex 29:24"}, {"pk": 4030939, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 14, "verse": 13, "text": "He is to slaughter the male lamb at the place in the sanctuary area where the sin offering \u24d9 and burnt offering \u24da are slaughtered, \u24db for like the sin offering, the guilt offering belongs to the priest; \u24dc it is especially holy. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Lv 2:3; 6:10; 7:1,6; 10:12; 24:9; 27:28
\u24dc Lv 7:7
\u24db Lv 1:11; 6:25; 7:2
\u24da Gn 22:2; Lv 3:5; Nm 6:11; Jos 8:31; 1Ch 16:1; Ps 20:3; Mc 6:6
\u24d9 Ex 29:14"}, {"pk": 4030940, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 14, "verse": 14, "text": "The priest is to take some of the blood from the guilt offering and put it on the lobe of the right ear of the one to be cleansed, on the thumb of his right hand, and on the big toe of his right foot. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Ex 29:20; Lv 8:23-24; 14:25,28"}, {"pk": 4030941, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 14, "verse": 15, "text": "Then the priest will take some of the one-third quart of olive oil and pour it into his left palm."}, {"pk": 4030942, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 14, "verse": 16, "text": "The priest will dip his right finger into the oil in his left palm and sprinkle some of the oil with his finger seven times before the LORD."}, {"pk": 4030943, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 14, "verse": 17, "text": "From the oil remaining in his palm the priest will put some on the lobe of the right ear of the one to be cleansed, on the thumb of his right hand, and on the big toe of his right foot, on top of the blood of the guilt offering. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Lv 14:14"}, {"pk": 4030944, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 14, "verse": 18, "text": "What is left of the oil in the priest\u2019s palm he is to put on the head of the one to be cleansed. In this way the priest will make atonement for him before the LORD."}, {"pk": 4030945, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 14, "verse": 19, "text": "The priest is to sacrifice the sin offering and make atonement for the one to be cleansed from his uncleanness. \u24d2 Afterward he will slaughter the burnt offering.", "comment": "\u24d2 Lv 5:3"}, {"pk": 4030946, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 14, "verse": 20, "text": "The priest is to offer the burnt offering and the grain offering on the altar. The priest will make atonement for him, and he will be clean. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Mt 8:1-4; Mk 1:21-44; Lk 5:12-14"}, {"pk": 4030947, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 14, "verse": 21, "text": "\u201cBut if he is poor \u24d4 and cannot afford these, \u24d5 he is to take one male lamb for a guilt offering to be presented in order to make atonement for him, along with two quarts [4] of fine flour mixed with olive oil for a grain offering, one-third of a quart of olive oil,", "comment": "\u24d4 Am 5:11
\u24d5 Lv 5:7-13; 12:8
[4] Lit him, and one-tenth; probably one-tenth of an ephah"}, {"pk": 4030948, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 14, "verse": 22, "text": "and two turtledoves or two young pigeons, whatever he can afford, one to be a sin offering and the other a burnt offering."}, {"pk": 4030949, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 14, "verse": 23, "text": "On the eighth day he is to bring these things for his cleansing to the priest at the entrance to the tent of meeting before the LORD."}, {"pk": 4030950, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 14, "verse": 24, "text": "The priest will take the male lamb for the guilt offering and the one-third quart of olive oil, and present them as a presentation offering before the LORD."}, {"pk": 4030951, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 14, "verse": 25, "text": "After he slaughters the male lamb for the guilt offering, the priest is to take some of the blood of the guilt offering and put it on the right earlobe of the one to be cleansed, on the thumb of his right hand, and on the big toe of his right foot."}, {"pk": 4030952, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 14, "verse": 26, "text": "Then the priest will pour some of the oil into his left palm."}, {"pk": 4030953, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 14, "verse": 27, "text": "With his right finger the priest will sprinkle some of the oil in his left palm seven times before the LORD."}, {"pk": 4030954, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 14, "verse": 28, "text": "The priest will also put some of the oil in his palm on the right earlobe of the one to be cleansed, on the thumb of his right hand, and on the big toe of his right foot, on the same place as the blood of the guilt offering."}, {"pk": 4030955, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 14, "verse": 29, "text": "What is left of the oil in the priest\u2019s palm he is to put on the head of the one to be cleansed to make atonement for him before the LORD. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Lv 14:18"}, {"pk": 4030956, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 14, "verse": 30, "text": "He is to then sacrifice one type of what he can afford, either the turtledoves or young pigeons,"}, {"pk": 4030957, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 14, "verse": 31, "text": "one as a sin offering and the other as a burnt offering, sacrificing what he can afford together with the grain offering. In this way the priest will make atonement before the LORD for the one to be cleansed."}, {"pk": 4030958, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 14, "verse": 32, "text": "This is the law for someone who has [5] a skin disease and cannot afford the cost of his cleansing.\u201d", "comment": "[5] Lit someone on whom there is"}, {"pk": 4030959, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 14, "verse": 33, "text": "The LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron:"}, {"pk": 4030960, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 14, "verse": 34, "text": "\u201cWhen you enter the land of Canaan \u24d7 that I am giving you as a possession, \u24d8 and I place a mildew contamination in a house in the land you possess, [6]", "comment": "[6] Lit land of your possession
\u24d7 Gn 37:1
\u24d8 Gn 17:8; 23:4; 36:43; 47:11; 48:4; 49:30; 50:13; Dt 32:49; Jos 21:12,41"}, {"pk": 4030961, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 14, "verse": 35, "text": "the owner of the house is to come and tell the priest: Something like mildew contamination has appeared [7] in my house.", "comment": "[7] Lit appeared to me"}, {"pk": 4030962, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 14, "verse": 36, "text": "The priest must order them to clear the house before he enters to examine the contamination, so that nothing in the house becomes unclean. Afterward the priest will come to examine the house."}, {"pk": 4030963, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 14, "verse": 37, "text": "He will examine it, and if the contamination in the walls of the house consists of green or red indentations [8] that appear to be beneath the surface of the wall,", "comment": "[8] Or eruptions; Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4030964, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 14, "verse": 38, "text": "the priest is to go outside the house to its doorway and quarantine the house for seven days."}, {"pk": 4030965, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 14, "verse": 39, "text": "The priest is to return on the seventh day and examine it. If the contamination has spread on the walls of the house,"}, {"pk": 4030966, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 14, "verse": 40, "text": "the priest must order that the stones with the contamination be pulled out and thrown into an unclean place outside the city."}, {"pk": 4030967, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 14, "verse": 41, "text": "He is to have the inside of the house completely scraped, and have the plaster [9] that is scraped off dumped in an unclean place outside the city.", "comment": "[9] Lit dust, also in v. 42"}, {"pk": 4030968, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 14, "verse": 42, "text": "Then they are to take different stones to replace the former ones and take additional plaster to replaster the house."}, {"pk": 4030969, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 14, "verse": 43, "text": "\u201cIf the contamination reappears in the house after the stones have been pulled out, and after the house has been scraped and replastered,"}, {"pk": 4030970, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 14, "verse": 44, "text": "the priest is to come and examine it. If the contamination has spread in the house, it is harmful mildew; the house is unclean."}, {"pk": 4030971, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 14, "verse": 45, "text": "It must be torn down with its stones, its beams, and all its plaster, and taken outside the city to an unclean place."}, {"pk": 4030972, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 14, "verse": 46, "text": "Whoever enters the house during any of the days the priest quarantines it will be unclean until evening."}, {"pk": 4030973, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 14, "verse": 47, "text": "Whoever lies down in the house is to wash his clothes, and whoever eats in it is to wash his clothes."}, {"pk": 4030974, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 14, "verse": 48, "text": "\u201cBut when the priest comes and examines it, if the contamination has not spread in the house after it was replastered, he is to pronounce the house clean because the contamination has disappeared. [10]", "comment": "[10] Lit healed"}, {"pk": 4030975, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 14, "verse": 49, "text": "He is to take two birds, cedar wood, scarlet yarn, and hyssop to purify the house,"}, {"pk": 4030976, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 14, "verse": 50, "text": "and he is to slaughter one of the birds over a clay pot containing fresh water."}, {"pk": 4030977, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 14, "verse": 51, "text": "He will take the cedar wood, the hyssop, the scarlet yarn, and the live bird, dip them in the blood of the slaughtered bird and the fresh water, and sprinkle the house seven times."}, {"pk": 4030978, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 14, "verse": 52, "text": "He will purify the house with the blood of the bird, the fresh water, the live bird, the cedar wood, the hyssop, and the scarlet yarn."}, {"pk": 4030979, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 14, "verse": 53, "text": "Then he is to release the live bird into the open countryside \u24d9 outside the city. In this way he will make atonement for the house, and it will be clean.", "comment": "\u24d9 Lv 14:7"}, {"pk": 4030980, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 14, "verse": 54, "text": "\u201cThis is the law for any skin disease or mildew, for a scaly outbreak,"}, {"pk": 4030981, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 14, "verse": 55, "text": "for mildew in clothing or on a house,"}, {"pk": 4030982, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 14, "verse": 56, "text": "and for a swelling, scab, or spot,"}, {"pk": 4030983, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 14, "verse": 57, "text": "to determine when something is unclean or clean. This is the law regarding skin disease and mildew.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4030984, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 15, "verse": 1, "text": "The LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron:"}, {"pk": 4030985, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 15, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cSpeak to the Israelites and tell them: When any man has a discharge \u24da from his member, he is unclean.", "comment": "\u24da Lv 15:33; 22:4; Nm 5:2; 2Sm 3:29"}, {"pk": 4030986, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 15, "verse": 3, "text": "This is uncleanness of his discharge: Whether his member secretes the discharge or retains it, he is unclean. All the days that his member secretes or retains anything because of his discharge, [1] he is unclean.", "comment": "[1] DSS, Sam, LXX; MT omits he is unclean. All the days that his member secretes or retains anything because of his discharge"}, {"pk": 4030987, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 15, "verse": 4, "text": "Any bed the man with the discharge lies on will be unclean, and any furniture he sits on will be unclean."}, {"pk": 4030988, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 15, "verse": 5, "text": "Anyone who touches his bed is to wash his clothes and bathe with water, and he will remain unclean until evening."}, {"pk": 4030989, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 15, "verse": 6, "text": "Whoever sits on furniture that the man with the discharge was sitting on is to wash his clothes and bathe with water, and he will remain unclean until evening."}, {"pk": 4030990, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 15, "verse": 7, "text": "Whoever touches the body [2] of the man with a discharge is to wash his clothes and bathe with water, and he will remain unclean until evening.", "comment": "[2] Or member, also in v. 13"}, {"pk": 4030991, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 15, "verse": 8, "text": "If the man with the discharge spits on anyone who is clean, he is to wash his clothes and bathe with water, and he will remain unclean until evening."}, {"pk": 4030992, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 15, "verse": 9, "text": "Any saddle the man with the discharge rides on will be unclean. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Gn 31:34-35"}, {"pk": 4030993, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 15, "verse": 10, "text": "Whoever touches anything that was under him will be unclean until evening, and whoever carries such things is to wash his clothes and bathe with water, and he will remain unclean until evening."}, {"pk": 4030994, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 15, "verse": 11, "text": "If the man with the discharge touches anyone without first rinsing his hands in water, \u24dc the person who was touched is to wash his clothes and bathe with water, and he will remain unclean until evening.", "comment": "\u24dc Ex 30:19; Mt 15:2; Mk 7:3"}, {"pk": 4030995, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 15, "verse": 12, "text": "Any clay pot that the man with the discharge touches must be broken, while any wooden utensil is to be rinsed with water. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Lv 6:28; 11:33"}, {"pk": 4030996, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 15, "verse": 13, "text": "\u201cWhen the man with the discharge has been cured of it, he is to count seven days for his cleansing, wash his clothes, and bathe his body in fresh water; he will be clean."}, {"pk": 4030997, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 15, "verse": 14, "text": "He must take two turtledoves or two young pigeons on the eighth day, come before the LORD at the entrance to the tent of meeting, and give them to the priest."}, {"pk": 4030998, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 15, "verse": 15, "text": "The priest is to sacrifice them, one as a sin offering and the other as a burnt offering. \u24d0 In this way the priest will make atonement for him before the LORD because of his discharge.", "comment": "\u24d0 Gn 22:2; Lv 3:5; Nm 6:11; Jos 8:31; 1Ch 16:1; Ps 20:3; Mc 6:6"}, {"pk": 4030999, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 15, "verse": 16, "text": "\u201cWhen a man has an emission of semen, \u24d1 he is to bathe himself completely with water, and he will remain unclean until evening.", "comment": "\u24d1 Lv 15:32; 19:20; 22:4; Nm 5:13"}, {"pk": 4031000, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 15, "verse": 17, "text": "Any clothing or leather on which there is an emission of semen is to be washed with water, and it will remain unclean until evening."}, {"pk": 4031001, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 15, "verse": 18, "text": "If a man sleeps with a woman and has an emission of semen, both of them are to bathe with water, and they will remain unclean until evening. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 2Sm 11:2-4"}, {"pk": 4031002, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 15, "verse": 19, "text": "\u201cWhen a woman has a discharge, and it consists of blood from her body, she will be unclean because of her menstruation \u24d3 for seven days. Everyone who touches her will be unclean until evening.", "comment": "\u24d3 Lv 12:2,5; 18:19; Ezk 22:10; 36:17"}, {"pk": 4031003, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 15, "verse": 20, "text": "Anything she lies on during her menstruation will become unclean, and anything she sits on will become unclean."}, {"pk": 4031004, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 15, "verse": 21, "text": "Everyone who touches her bed is to wash his clothes and bathe with water, and he will remain unclean until evening."}, {"pk": 4031005, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 15, "verse": 22, "text": "Everyone who touches any furniture she was sitting on is to wash his clothes and bathe with water, and he will remain unclean until evening."}, {"pk": 4031006, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 15, "verse": 23, "text": "If discharge is on the bed or the furniture she was sitting on, when he touches it he will be unclean until evening."}, {"pk": 4031007, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 15, "verse": 24, "text": "If a man sleeps with her, and blood from her menstruation gets on him, he will be unclean for seven days, and every bed he lies on will become unclean. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Lv 18:19; 20:18; Ezk 18:6"}, {"pk": 4031008, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 15, "verse": 25, "text": "\u201cWhen a woman has a discharge of her blood for many days, though it is not the time of her menstruation, or if she has a discharge beyond her period, she will be unclean all the days of her unclean discharge, as she is during the days of her menstruation."}, {"pk": 4031009, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 15, "verse": 26, "text": "Any bed she lies on during the days of her discharge will be like her bed during menstrual impurity; any furniture she sits on will be unclean as in her menstrual period."}, {"pk": 4031010, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 15, "verse": 27, "text": "Everyone who touches them will be unclean; he must wash his clothes and bathe with water, and he will remain unclean until evening."}, {"pk": 4031011, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 15, "verse": 28, "text": "When she is cured of her discharge, she is to count seven days, and after that she will be clean. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Lv 15:13; Mt 9:20-22"}, {"pk": 4031012, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 15, "verse": 29, "text": "On the eighth day she must take two turtledoves or two young pigeons and bring them to the priest at the entrance to the tent of meeting."}, {"pk": 4031013, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 15, "verse": 30, "text": "The priest is to sacrifice one as a sin offering and the other as a burnt offering. In this way the priest will make atonement for her before the LORD because of her unclean discharge."}, {"pk": 4031014, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 15, "verse": 31, "text": "\u201cYou must keep the Israelites from their uncleanness, so that they do not die by defiling my tabernacle \u24d6 that is among them.", "comment": "\u24d6 Ex 25:9; Nm 5:2-3"}, {"pk": 4031015, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 15, "verse": 32, "text": "This is the law for someone with a discharge: a man who has an emission of semen, becoming unclean by it;"}, {"pk": 4031016, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 15, "verse": 33, "text": "a woman who is in her menstrual period; anyone who has a discharge, whether male or female; and a man who sleeps with a woman who is unclean.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4031017, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 16, "verse": 1, "text": "The LORD spoke to Moses after the death of two of Aaron\u2019s sons when they approached the presence \u24d7 of [1] the LORD and died. \u24d8", "comment": "[1] LXX, Tg, Syr, Vg read they brought strange fire before; Nm 3:4
\u24d8 Lv 10:1-2
\u24d7 Gn 4:14"}, {"pk": 4031018, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 16, "verse": 2, "text": "The LORD said to Moses: \u201cTell your brother Aaron that he may not come whenever he wants into the holy place \u24d9 behind the curtain \u24da in front of the mercy seat \u24db on the ark or else he will die, because I appear in the cloud \u24dc above the mercy seat. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24da Mk 15:38
\u24d9 Heb 6:19
\u24dc Ex 16:10
\u24db Ex 31:7
\u24dd Nm 7:89; 16:42; 1Kg 8:10-12; Heb 9:5"}, {"pk": 4031019, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 16, "verse": 3, "text": "\u201cAaron is to enter the most holy place \u24d0 in this way: with a young bull for a sin offering and a ram for a burnt offering. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Gn 22:2; Lv 3:5; Nm 6:11; Jos 8:31; 1Ch 16:1; Ps 20:3; Mc 6:6
\u24d0 Lv 4:1-12; Heb 9:7,24-25"}, {"pk": 4031020, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 16, "verse": 4, "text": "He is to wear a holy linen tunic, and linen undergarments are to be on his body. He is to tie a linen sash around him and wrap his head with a linen turban. \u24d2 These are holy garments; he must bathe his body with water before he wears them.", "comment": "\u24d2 Ex 28:42-43; Lv 6:10; 8:7-8; Ezk 44:17-19"}, {"pk": 4031021, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 16, "verse": 5, "text": "He is to take from the Israelite community two male goats for a sin offering and one ram for a burnt offering. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Lv 4:23-24; 8:18-21; 9:15"}, {"pk": 4031022, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 16, "verse": 6, "text": "\u201cAaron will present the bull for his sin offering and make atonement for himself and his household."}, {"pk": 4031023, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 16, "verse": 7, "text": "Next he will take the two goats and place them before the LORD at the entrance to the tent of meeting."}, {"pk": 4031024, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 16, "verse": 8, "text": "After Aaron casts lots \u24d4 for the two goats, one lot for the LORD and the other for an uninhabitable place, [2] [3] \u24d5", "comment": "[3] Perhaps a term that means \u201cfor the goat that departs,\u201d or \u201cfor removal,\u201d or \u201cfor a rough, difficult place,\u201d or \u201cfor a goat demon\u201d; Hb obscure, also in vv. 10,26
\u24d4 Nm 26:55
[2] Lit for Azazel, also in vv. 10 (2x),26
\u24d5 Lv 16:26"}, {"pk": 4031025, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 16, "verse": 9, "text": "he is to present the goat chosen by lot for the LORD and sacrifice it as a sin offering. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Nm 29:11"}, {"pk": 4031026, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 16, "verse": 10, "text": "But the goat chosen by lot for an uninhabitable place is to be presented alive before the LORD to make atonement with it by sending it into the wilderness \u24d7 for an uninhabitable place.", "comment": "\u24d7 Gn 14:6"}, {"pk": 4031027, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 16, "verse": 11, "text": "\u201cWhen Aaron presents the bull for his sin offering and makes atonement for himself and his household, he will slaughter the bull for his sin offering."}, {"pk": 4031028, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 16, "verse": 12, "text": "Then he is to take a firepan full of blazing coals from the altar before the LORD and two handfuls of finely ground fragrant incense, \u24d8 and bring them inside the curtain. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d8 Nm 7:14
\u24d9 Mk 15:38"}, {"pk": 4031029, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 16, "verse": 13, "text": "He is to put the incense on the fire before the LORD, so that the cloud \u24da of incense covers the mercy seat that is over the testimony, \u24db or else he will die. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24db Ex 31:18
\u24da Ex 16:10
\u24dc Lv 10:1; Nm 16:46-48; Ps 141:2; Rv 8:3-5"}, {"pk": 4031030, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 16, "verse": 14, "text": "He is to take some of the bull\u2019s blood \u24dd and sprinkle it with his finger against the east side of the mercy seat; then he will sprinkle some of the blood with his finger before the mercy seat seven times. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd Heb 9:22
\u24d0 Lv 4:6; Heb 9:4-5"}, {"pk": 4031031, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 16, "verse": 15, "text": "\u201cWhen he slaughters the male goat for the people\u2019s sin offering and brings its blood inside the curtain, he will do the same with its blood as he did with the bull\u2019s blood: He is to sprinkle it against the mercy seat and in front of it."}, {"pk": 4031032, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 16, "verse": 16, "text": "He will make atonement for the most holy place in this way for all their sins because of the Israelites\u2019 impurities and rebellious acts. \u24d1 He will do the same for the tent of meeting that remains among them, because it is surrounded by their impurities.", "comment": "\u24d1 Ex 22:9"}, {"pk": 4031033, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 16, "verse": 17, "text": "No one may be in the tent of meeting from the time he enters to make atonement in the most holy place until he leaves after he has made atonement for himself, his household, and the whole assembly of Israel. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 1Tm 2:5; Heb 9:7"}, {"pk": 4031034, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 16, "verse": 18, "text": "Then he will go out to the altar that is before the LORD and make atonement for it. He is to take some of the bull\u2019s blood and some of the goat\u2019s blood and put it on the horns on all sides of the altar."}, {"pk": 4031035, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 16, "verse": 19, "text": "He is to sprinkle some of the blood on it with his finger seven times to cleanse and set it apart \u24d3 from the Israelites\u2019 impurities. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d3 Lv 8:10
\u24d4 Heb 9:11-14"}, {"pk": 4031036, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 16, "verse": 20, "text": "\u201cWhen he has finished making atonement for the most holy place, the tent of meeting, and the altar, he is to present the live male goat."}, {"pk": 4031037, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 16, "verse": 21, "text": "Aaron will lay both his hands on the head of the live goat and confess \u24d5 over it all the Israelites\u2019 iniquities \u24d6 and rebellious acts\u2009\u2014\u2009all their sins. \u24d7 He is to put them on the goat\u2019s head and send it away into the wilderness \u24d8 by the man appointed for the task. [4]", "comment": "\u24d5 Lv 5:5; 26:40; Nm 5:7; 2Ch 30:22; Neh 1:6; 9:2; Dn 9:4,20
[4] Lit wilderness in the hand of a ready man
\u24d8 Lv 14:7
\u24d7 Ezr 10:1; Neh 9:2-3; Dn 9:20; 2Co 5:21; Jms 5:16; 1Jn 1:9
\u24d6 Lv 5:1"}, {"pk": 4031038, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 16, "verse": 22, "text": "The goat will carry all their iniquities into a desolate land, \u24d9 and the man will release it there.", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 103:12; Is 53:4,6,11-12; Jn 1:29; Heb 9:28; 1Pt 2:24; 1Jn 3:5"}, {"pk": 4031039, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 16, "verse": 23, "text": "\u201cThen Aaron is to enter the tent of meeting, take off the linen garments \u24da he wore when he entered the most holy place, and leave them there.", "comment": "\u24da Lv 6:11"}, {"pk": 4031040, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 16, "verse": 24, "text": "He will bathe his body with water in a holy place \u24db and put on his clothes. \u24dc Then he must go out and sacrifice his burnt offering and the people\u2019s burnt offering; he will make atonement for himself and for the people.", "comment": "\u24db Ex 29:31; Lv 6:16,26-27; 7:6; 10:13; 24:9; Ec 8:10; Ezk 42:13
\u24dc Lv 8:6-9"}, {"pk": 4031041, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 16, "verse": 25, "text": "He is to burn the fat of the sin offering on the altar."}, {"pk": 4031042, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 16, "verse": 26, "text": "The man who released the goat for an uninhabitable place is to wash his clothes and bathe his body with water; afterward he may reenter the camp."}, {"pk": 4031043, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 16, "verse": 27, "text": "The bull for the sin offering and the goat for the sin offering, whose blood was brought into the most holy place to make atonement, must be brought outside the camp \u24dd and their hide, \u24d0 flesh, and waste burned. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d0 Lv 7:8
\u24dd Lv 8:17
\u24d1 Lv 4:11-12; Heb 13:11-12"}, {"pk": 4031044, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 16, "verse": 28, "text": "The one who burns them is to wash his clothes and bathe himself with water; afterward he may reenter the camp."}, {"pk": 4031045, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 16, "verse": 29, "text": "\u201cThis is to be a permanent statute \u24d2 for you: In the seventh month, on the tenth day of the month you are to practice self-denial \u24d3 and do no work, \u24d4 both the native and the alien \u24d5 who resides among you.", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 12:49; Lv 17:15; 18:26
\u24d2 Ex 28:43; Lv 11:46
\u24d3 Lv 23:27-32; Nm 29:7; Ps 35:13; Is 58:3,5; Dn 10:12
\u24d4 Ex 12:16; Lv 23:3,28,31; Nm 29:7; Jr 17:22"}, {"pk": 4031046, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 16, "verse": 30, "text": "Atonement will be made for you on this day to cleanse you, \u24d6 and you will be clean from all your sins before the LORD.", "comment": "\u24d6 Lv 13:6"}, {"pk": 4031047, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 16, "verse": 31, "text": "It is a Sabbath \u24d7 of complete rest for you, \u24d8 and you must practice self-denial; it is a permanent statute.", "comment": "\u24d7 Gn 2:2
\u24d8 Ex 16:23; 31:15; 35:2; Lv 23:3,24,32,39; 25:4-5"}, {"pk": 4031048, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 16, "verse": 32, "text": "The priest who is anointed and ordained [5] \u24d9 to serve as high priest \u24da in place of his father will make atonement. He will put on the linen garments, the holy garments,", "comment": "\u24d9 Ex 29:33
[5] Lit and will fill his hand
\u24da Lv 8:12,33"}, {"pk": 4031049, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 16, "verse": 33, "text": "and make atonement for the most holy place. He will make atonement for the tent of meeting and the altar and will make atonement for the priests and all the people of the assembly."}, {"pk": 4031050, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 16, "verse": 34, "text": "This is to be a permanent statute for you, to make atonement for the Israelites once a year \u24db because of all their sins.\u201d And all this was done as the LORD commanded Moses.", "comment": "\u24db Heb 9:7"}, {"pk": 4031051, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 17, "verse": 1, "text": "The LORD spoke to Moses:"}, {"pk": 4031052, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 17, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cSpeak to Aaron, his sons, and all the Israelites and tell them: This is what the LORD has commanded:"}, {"pk": 4031053, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 17, "verse": 3, "text": "Anyone from the house of Israel who slaughters \u24dc an ox, sheep, or goat in the camp, or slaughters it outside the camp,", "comment": "\u24dc Dt 12:5-21"}, {"pk": 4031054, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 17, "verse": 4, "text": "instead of bringing it to the entrance to the tent of meeting to present it as an offering to the LORD before his tabernacle\u2009\u2014\u2009that person will be considered guilty. [1] \u24dd He has shed blood \u24d0 and is to be cut off from his people. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d0 Gn 9:6
[1] Lit tabernacle\u2009\u2014\u2009blood will be charged against that person
\u24dd Ex 22:1; Lv 20:9; Nm 35:27; Dt 19:10; Ps 55:23; Is 33:15
\u24d1 Nm 9:13"}, {"pk": 4031055, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 17, "verse": 5, "text": "This is so the Israelites will bring to the LORD the sacrifices \u24d2 they have been offering in the open country. They are to bring them to the priest at the entrance to the tent of meeting and offer them as fellowship sacrifices \u24d3 to the LORD.", "comment": "\u24d3 Lv 7:11
\u24d2 Gn 46:1; Ex 34:25"}, {"pk": 4031056, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 17, "verse": 6, "text": "The priest will then splatter the blood on the LORD\u2019s altar at the entrance to the tent of meeting and burn the fat as a pleasing aroma to the LORD."}, {"pk": 4031057, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 17, "verse": 7, "text": "They must no longer offer their sacrifices to the goat-demons \u24d4 that they have prostituted \u24d5 themselves with. This will be a permanent statute \u24d6 for them throughout their generations.", "comment": "\u24d6 Gn 26:5; Ex 12:14; Lv 3:17; Nm 9:3; Dt 6:2; 8:11
\u24d5 Dt 22:21
\u24d4 2Ch 11:15; Is 13:21; 34:14"}, {"pk": 4031058, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 17, "verse": 8, "text": "\u201cSay to them: Anyone from the house of Israel or from the aliens \u24d7 who reside among them who offers a burnt offering or a sacrifice", "comment": "\u24d7 Gn 19:9; Ex 2:22"}, {"pk": 4031059, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 17, "verse": 9, "text": "but does not bring it to the entrance to the tent of meeting to sacrifice it to the LORD, that person is to be cut off from his people."}, {"pk": 4031060, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 17, "verse": 10, "text": "\u201cAnyone from the house of Israel or from the aliens who reside among them who eats any blood, \u24d8 I will turn [2] against that person who eats blood and cut him off from his people.", "comment": "\u24d8 Gn 9:4; Lv 3:17
[2] Lit will set my face"}, {"pk": 4031061, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 17, "verse": 11, "text": "For the life of a creature is in the blood, and I have appointed it to you to make atonement on the altar for [3] your lives, since it is the lifeblood that makes atonement. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Mt 26:28; Mk 14:24; Rm 3:25; 5:9; Eph 1:7; Col 1:14,20; Heb 13:12; 1Jn 1:7; Rv 1:5
[3] Or to ransom"}, {"pk": 4031062, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 17, "verse": 12, "text": "Therefore I say to the Israelites: None of you and no alien who resides among you may eat blood."}, {"pk": 4031063, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 17, "verse": 13, "text": "\u201cAny Israelite or alien residing among them, who hunts \u24da down a wild animal or bird that may be eaten must drain its blood \u24db and cover it with dirt.", "comment": "\u24db Ex 29:12; Lv 17:4; Dt 12:16,24; 15:23; Ezk 24:7
\u24da Gn 25:27"}, {"pk": 4031064, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 17, "verse": 14, "text": "Since the life of every creature is its blood, I have told the Israelites: You are not to eat the blood of any creature, \u24dc because the life of every creature is its blood; whoever eats it must be cut off.", "comment": "\u24dc Lv 3:17"}, {"pk": 4031065, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 17, "verse": 15, "text": "\u201cEvery person, whether the native or the resident alien, \u24dd who eats an animal that died a natural death or was mauled by wild beasts \u24d0 is to wash his clothes and bathe with water, and he will remain unclean until evening; then he will be clean.", "comment": "\u24d0 Ex 22:31; Lv 7:24; 22:8; Dt 14:21
\u24dd Lv 16:29"}, {"pk": 4031066, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 17, "verse": 16, "text": "But if he does not wash his clothes and bathe himself, he will bear his iniquity.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4031067, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 18, "verse": 1, "text": "The LORD spoke to Moses:"}, {"pk": 4031068, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 18, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cSpeak to the Israelites and tell them: I am the LORD your God. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Nm 15:41"}, {"pk": 4031069, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 18, "verse": 3, "text": "Do not follow the practices of the land of Egypt, \u24d2 where you used to live, or follow the practices of the land of Canaan, \u24d3 where I am bringing you. You must not follow their customs. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Ex 23:24; Lv 18:24-30; 2Kg 17:7-8
\u24d3 Dt 18:9-12
\u24d2 Lv 11:45; 19:34,36"}, {"pk": 4031070, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 18, "verse": 4, "text": "You are to practice my ordinances \u24d5 and you are to keep my statutes \u24d6 by following them; I am the LORD your God.", "comment": "\u24d5 Lv 18:26; Nm 29:18; Jos 6:15; Ezr 3:4; Jb 9:19; Ps 119:13; Is 1:17; Ezk 18:5
\u24d6 Lv 7:7"}, {"pk": 4031071, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 18, "verse": 5, "text": "Keep my statutes and ordinances; a person will live \u24d7 if he does them. \u24d8 I am the LORD.", "comment": "\u24d7 Dt 4:1; Neh 9:29; Ezk 20:13,21,25; 33:12; Rm 7:10; Php 1:21
\u24d8 Dt 6:24; Pr 6:23; Lk 10:26-28; Rm 7:10; 10:5; Gl 3:12"}, {"pk": 4031072, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 18, "verse": 6, "text": "\u201cYou are not to come near \u24d9 any close relative [1] for sexual intercourse; \u24da I am the LORD.", "comment": "\u24d9 Gn 20:4
[1] Lit any flesh of his flesh
\u24da 1Tm 4:3"}, {"pk": 4031073, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 18, "verse": 7, "text": "You are not to violate the intimacy that belongs to your father \u24db and mother. [2] She is your mother; you must not have sexual intercourse with her.", "comment": "\u24db Ezk 22:10
[2] Lit Do not uncover your father\u2019s nakedness and your mother\u2019s nakedness"}, {"pk": 4031074, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 18, "verse": 8, "text": "You are not to have sex with your father\u2019s wife; \u24dc she is your father\u2019s family. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dc Gn 35:22; 49:4; Lv 20:11; 2Sm 16:21-22; Am 2:7; 1Co 5:1
\u24dd Lv 20:11"}, {"pk": 4031075, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 18, "verse": 9, "text": "You are not to have sexual intercourse with your sister, either your father\u2019s daughter or your mother\u2019s, \u24d0 whether born at home or born elsewhere. You are not to have sex with her.", "comment": "\u24d0 Lv 20:17; Dt 27:22; 2Sm 13:11-14; Ezk 22:11"}, {"pk": 4031076, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 18, "verse": 10, "text": "You are not to have sexual intercourse with your son\u2019s daughter or your daughter\u2019s daughter, for they are your family. [3]", "comment": "[3] Lit because they are your nakedness"}, {"pk": 4031077, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 18, "verse": 11, "text": "You are not to have sexual intercourse with your father\u2019s wife\u2019s daughter, who is adopted by [4] your father; she is your sister.", "comment": "[4] Lit daughter, a relative of"}, {"pk": 4031078, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 18, "verse": 12, "text": "You are not to have sexual intercourse with your father\u2019s sister; \u24d1 she is your father\u2019s close relative.", "comment": "\u24d1 Ex 6:20"}, {"pk": 4031079, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 18, "verse": 13, "text": "You are not to have sexual intercourse with your mother\u2019s sister, \u24d2 for she is your mother\u2019s close relative.", "comment": "\u24d2 Lv 20:19"}, {"pk": 4031080, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 18, "verse": 14, "text": "You are not to violate the intimacy that belongs to [5] your father\u2019s brother by approaching his wife to have sexual intercourse; she is your aunt. \u24d3", "comment": "[5] Lit Do not uncover the nakedness of
\u24d3 Lv 20:20"}, {"pk": 4031081, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 18, "verse": 15, "text": "You are not to have sexual intercourse with your daughter-in-law. \u24d4 She is your son\u2019s wife; you are not to have sex with her.", "comment": "\u24d4 Gn 38:16; Lv 20:12; Ezk 22:11"}, {"pk": 4031082, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 18, "verse": 16, "text": "You are not to have sexual intercourse with your brother\u2019s wife; she is your brother\u2019s family. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Lv 20:21; Dt 25:5-10; Mt 14:3-4; Mk 6:18"}, {"pk": 4031083, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 18, "verse": 17, "text": "You are not to have sexual intercourse with a woman and her daughter. \u24d6 You are not to marry her son\u2019s daughter or her daughter\u2019s daughter and have sex with her. They are close relatives; it is depraved. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 Lv 20:14; Dt 27:23; Am 2:7
\u24d7 Lv 19:29"}, {"pk": 4031084, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 18, "verse": 18, "text": "You are not to marry a woman as a rival to her sister and have sexual intercourse with her during her sister\u2019s lifetime. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Gn 29:21-28"}, {"pk": 4031085, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 18, "verse": 19, "text": "\u201cYou are not to approach \u24d9 a woman during her menstrual impurity to have sexual intercourse with her. \u24da", "comment": "\u24d9 Gn 20:4
\u24da Lv 15:19-24; 20:18; Ezk 18:6"}, {"pk": 4031086, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 18, "verse": 20, "text": "You are not to have sexual intercourse with [6] your neighbor\u2019s wife, defiling yourself with her. \u24db", "comment": "[6] Lit to give your emission of semen to
\u24db Ex 20:14; Lv 20:10; Nm 5:11-31; Dt 22:22; 1Co 6:9; Heb 13:4"}, {"pk": 4031087, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 18, "verse": 21, "text": "\u201cYou are not to sacrifice any of your children in the fire [7] to Molech. \u24dc Do not profane the name \u24dd of your God; I am the LORD.", "comment": "[7] Lit to make any of your children pass through the fire
\u24dc Lv 20:2-5; Dt 18:10; 1Kg 11:7; 2Kg 23:10; Jr 32:35; Ac 7:43
\u24dd Ex 20:7; Lv 20:3; Jn 10:25"}, {"pk": 4031088, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 18, "verse": 22, "text": "You are not to sleep with a man as with a woman; \u24d0 it is detestable. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d0 Gn 19:5; Lv 20:13; Dt 23:18; Rm 1:26-27; 1Co 6:9-11; Gl 5:21; 1Tm 1:10; Rv 21:8
\u24d1 Gn 46:34"}, {"pk": 4031089, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 18, "verse": 23, "text": "You are not to have sexual intercourse with [8] any animal, defiling yourself with it; a woman is not to present herself to an animal to mate with it; \u24d2 it is a perversion.", "comment": "[8] Lit to give your emission to
\u24d2 Ex 22:19"}, {"pk": 4031090, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 18, "verse": 24, "text": "\u201cDo not defile yourselves by any of these practices, for the nations I am driving out before you have defiled themselves by all these things."}, {"pk": 4031091, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 18, "verse": 25, "text": "The land has become defiled, so I am punishing it for its iniquity, and the land will vomit out its inhabitants. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Nm 35:33-34; Dt 9:4; Ezr 9:11; Is 24:5-6; Jr 2:7; Ezk 36:1"}, {"pk": 4031092, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 18, "verse": 26, "text": "But you are to keep my statutes and ordinances. You must not commit any of these detestable acts\u2009\u2014\u2009not the native or the alien who resides among you."}, {"pk": 4031093, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 18, "verse": 27, "text": "For the people who were in the land prior to you have committed all these detestable acts, and the land has become defiled."}, {"pk": 4031094, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 18, "verse": 28, "text": "If you defile the land, it will vomit \u24d4 you out as it has vomited out the nations that were before you.", "comment": "\u24d4 Lv 20:22; Dt 8:20"}, {"pk": 4031095, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 18, "verse": 29, "text": "Any person who does any of these detestable practices is to be cut off from his people."}, {"pk": 4031096, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 18, "verse": 30, "text": "You must keep my instruction to not do any of the detestable customs \u24d5 that were practiced before you, so that you do not defile yourselves by them; I am the LORD your God.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d5 Lv 7:7"}, {"pk": 4031097, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 19, "verse": 1, "text": "The LORD spoke to Moses:"}, {"pk": 4031098, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 19, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cSpeak to the entire Israelite community and tell them: Be holy \u24d6 because I, the LORD your God, am holy. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 Ex 19:5-6
\u24d7 Lv 11:44; 21:8"}, {"pk": 4031099, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 19, "verse": 3, "text": "\u201cEach of you is to respect his mother and father. \u24d8 You are to keep my Sabbaths; I am the LORD your God.", "comment": "\u24d8 Ex 20:12; 21:15"}, {"pk": 4031100, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 19, "verse": 4, "text": "Do not turn to idols \u24d9 or make cast images \u24da of gods for yourselves; \u24db I am the LORD your God.", "comment": "\u24db Ex 20:3,23; 32:31; Dt 4:15-16
\u24da Nm 33:52
\u24d9 Lv 26:1"}, {"pk": 4031101, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 19, "verse": 5, "text": "\u201cWhen you offer a fellowship sacrifice to the LORD, sacrifice it so that you may be accepted."}, {"pk": 4031102, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 19, "verse": 6, "text": "It is to be eaten on the day you sacrifice it or on the next day, but what remains on the third day must be burned. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Lv 7:17"}, {"pk": 4031103, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 19, "verse": 7, "text": "If any is eaten on the third day, it is a repulsive thing; it will not be accepted. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Lv 1:4"}, {"pk": 4031104, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 19, "verse": 8, "text": "Anyone who eats it will bear his iniquity, for he has profaned what is holy to the LORD. That person is to be cut off from his people. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Lv 7:18,20"}, {"pk": 4031105, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 19, "verse": 9, "text": "\u201cWhen you reap the harvest of your land, you are not to reap to the very edge of your field or gather the gleanings \u24d1 of your harvest.", "comment": "\u24d1 Lv 23:22; Dt 24:19-22; Ru 2:2-7,15-19,23; Is 17:5"}, {"pk": 4031106, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 19, "verse": 10, "text": "Do not strip your vineyard bare or gather its fallen grapes. Leave them for the poor \u24d2 and the resident alien; \u24d3 I am the LORD your God.", "comment": "\u24d3 Ex 2:22; Dt 24:20-21; Is 17:5-6; 24:13
\u24d2 Dt 15:11"}, {"pk": 4031107, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 19, "verse": 11, "text": "\u201cDo not steal. \u24d4 Do not act deceptively \u24d5 or lie \u24d6 to one another.", "comment": "\u24d6 Gn 21:23; Ex 20:16; 1Sm 15:29; Ps 44:18; 89:34; Is 63:8; Eph 4:25
\u24d5 Pr 30:9; Is 30:9; 59:13; Jr 5:12; Hs 4:2; 7:3; 9:2; 10:13; Nah 3:1; Hab 3:17; Zch 13:4
\u24d4 Ex 20:15; 22:1; Rm 13:9; Eph 4:28"}, {"pk": 4031108, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 19, "verse": 12, "text": "Do not swear falsely by my name, profaning the name of your God; \u24d7 I am the LORD.", "comment": "\u24d7 Ex 20:7; Lv 18:21; 20:3; Mal 3:5; Jms 5:12"}, {"pk": 4031109, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 19, "verse": 13, "text": "\u201cDo not oppress \u24d8 your neighbor or rob \u24d9 him. The wages due a hired worker \u24da must not remain with you until morning.", "comment": "\u24da Ex 12:45; 22:14; Lv 22:10; 25:6,40,50,53; Is 7:20; Jr 46:21; Ezk 18:7; Mal 3:5; Jms 5:4
\u24d9 Dt 28:29
\u24d8 Dt 24:14"}, {"pk": 4031110, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 19, "verse": 14, "text": "Do not curse the deaf or put a stumbling block in front of the blind, \u24db but you are to fear your God; \u24dc I am the LORD. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24db Ex 4:11; Dt 27:18
\u24dc Ps 147:11; Pr 1:7; Ac 10:2; Rv 14:7
\u24dd Ex 31:13"}, {"pk": 4031111, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 19, "verse": 15, "text": "\u201cDo not act unjustly \u24d0 when deciding a case. Do not be partial \u24d1 to the poor or give preference to the rich; \u24d2 judge your neighbor fairly.", "comment": "\u24d0 Dt 25:16
\u24d1 Ex 23:2-3; Dt 1:17; Jms 2:9
\u24d2 Gn 24:35; Jb 34:19"}, {"pk": 4031112, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 19, "verse": 16, "text": "Do not go about spreading slander \u24d3 among your people; do not jeopardize [1] your neighbor\u2019s life; I am the LORD.", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 15:3; Jr 6:28; 9:4; Lk 6:22; 2Co 6:8; 12:20; Eph 4:31; Col 3:8; Ti 3:2; 1Pt 2:1; 4:4; Rv 2:9
[1] Lit not stand against"}, {"pk": 4031113, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 19, "verse": 17, "text": "\u201cDo not harbor hatred against your brother. [2] \u24d4 Rebuke your neighbor directly, and you will not incur guilt because of him. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Pr 9:8; 27:5; Ezk 3:18; Mt 18:15; Gl 6:1
[2] Or your fellow Israelite
\u24d4 2Th 3:15; 1Jn 2:9,11; 3:15; 4:20"}, {"pk": 4031114, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 19, "verse": 18, "text": "Do not take revenge \u24d6 or bear a grudge against members of your community, but love your neighbor as yourself; \u24d7 I am the LORD.", "comment": "\u24d7 Pr 17:17; Mt 5:43; 22:39; Mk 12:31; Lk 10:27; Rm 13:9; Gl 5:14; Jms 2:8
\u24d6 Dt 32:35; Pr 20:22; Rm 12:17,19; Heb 10:30; Rv 19:2"}, {"pk": 4031115, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 19, "verse": 19, "text": "\u201cYou are to keep my statutes. Do not crossbreed two different kinds of your livestock, sow your fields with two kinds of seed, or put on a garment made of two kinds of material. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Dt 22:9-11"}, {"pk": 4031116, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 19, "verse": 20, "text": "\u201cIf a man has sexual intercourse with a woman who is a slave designated for another man, but she has not been redeemed \u24d9 or given her freedom, there must be punishment. [3] They are not to be put to death, because she had not been freed.", "comment": "\u24d9 Ex 6:6; 21:7-11; Lv 27:29; Dt 22:23-27
[3] Or compensation"}, {"pk": 4031117, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 19, "verse": 21, "text": "However, he must bring a ram as his guilt [4] offering to the LORD at the entrance to the tent of meeting. \u24da", "comment": "[4] Or restitution
\u24da Ex 27:21"}, {"pk": 4031118, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 19, "verse": 22, "text": "The priest will make atonement on his behalf before the LORD with the ram of the guilt offering for the sin he has committed, and he will be forgiven for the sin he committed."}, {"pk": 4031119, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 19, "verse": 23, "text": "\u201cWhen you come into the land and plant any kind of tree for food, you are to consider the fruit forbidden. [5] It will be forbidden to you for three years; it is not to be eaten.", "comment": "[5] Lit uncircumcised"}, {"pk": 4031120, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 19, "verse": 24, "text": "In the fourth year all its fruit is to be consecrated as a praise offering \u24db to the LORD.", "comment": "\u24db Jdg 9:27"}, {"pk": 4031121, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 19, "verse": 25, "text": "But in the fifth year you may eat its fruit. In this way its yield will increase for you; \u24dc I am the LORD your God.", "comment": "\u24dc Lv 25:18-22"}, {"pk": 4031122, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 19, "verse": 26, "text": "\u201cYou are not to eat anything with blood in it. [6] \u24dd You are not to practice divination \u24d0 or witchcraft. \u24d1", "comment": "[6] Or anything over its blood
\u24dd Gn 9:4; Lv 3:17; 17:10-12; 1Sm 14:32-35; Ezk 33:25
\u24d0 1Kg 20:33
\u24d1 Dt 18:10,14; Jdg 9:37; 2Kg 21:6; 2Ch 33:6; Is 2:6; 57:3; Jr 27:9"}, {"pk": 4031123, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 19, "verse": 27, "text": "You are not to cut off the hair at the sides of your head or mar the edge of your beard. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Lv 21:5; Dt 14:1; 2Sm 10:4-5; Jr 41:5; 48:37; Ezk 5:1-5; 44:20"}, {"pk": 4031124, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 19, "verse": 28, "text": "You are not to make gashes on your bodies for the dead \u24d3 or put tattoo marks on yourselves; I am the LORD.", "comment": "\u24d3 1Kg 18:28; Jr 16:6; 41:5; 47:5; 48:37"}, {"pk": 4031125, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 19, "verse": 29, "text": "\u201cDo not debase [7] \u24d4 your daughter by making her a prostitute, \u24d5 or the land will be prostituted and filled with depravity.", "comment": "[7] Lit profane
\u24d4 Lv 21:12
\u24d5 Ex 34:31; Lv 21:9; Dt 23:17-18"}, {"pk": 4031126, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 19, "verse": 30, "text": "Keep my Sabbaths and revere my sanctuary; \u24d6 I am the LORD.", "comment": "\u24d6 Ex 15:17; Lv 20:3; 26:2; Nm 19:20"}, {"pk": 4031127, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 19, "verse": 31, "text": "\u201cDo not turn to mediums [8] \u24d7 or consult spiritists, [9] \u24d8 or you will be defiled by them; I am the LORD your God.", "comment": "[8] Or spirits of the dead
\u24d7 Lv 20:6
[9] Or familiar spirits
\u24d8 Dt 18:11; Ac 16:16"}, {"pk": 4031128, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 19, "verse": 32, "text": "\u201cYou are to rise in the presence of the elderly and honor the old. \u24d9 Fear your God; I am the LORD.", "comment": "\u24d9 Jb 12:12; 32:4; Pr 23:22; Lm 5:12; 1Tm 5:1"}, {"pk": 4031129, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 19, "verse": 33, "text": "\u201cWhen an alien resides with you in your land, you must not oppress \u24da him.", "comment": "\u24da Dt 23:16"}, {"pk": 4031130, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 19, "verse": 34, "text": "You will regard the alien who resides with you as the native-born among you. You are to love him as yourself, \u24db for you were aliens in the land of Egypt; \u24dc I am the LORD your God.", "comment": "\u24db Lv 19:18
\u24dc Ex 23:9; Lv 18:3; Dt 10:19; 23:7"}, {"pk": 4031131, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 19, "verse": 35, "text": "\u201cDo not be unfair \u24dd in measurements of length, weight, or volume.", "comment": "\u24dd Dt 25:16"}, {"pk": 4031132, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 19, "verse": 36, "text": "You are to have honest balances, \u24d0 honest weights, an honest dry measure, [10] and an honest liquid measure; [11] \u24d1 I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt.", "comment": "\u24d0 Hs 12:8; Am 8:5; Mc 6:11
\u24d1 Dt 25:13-16; Pr 16:11; Ezk 45:10
[11] Lit honest hin
[10] Lit honest ephah"}, {"pk": 4031133, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 19, "verse": 37, "text": "Keep all my statutes and all my ordinances and do them; I am the LORD.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4031134, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 20, "verse": 1, "text": "The LORD spoke to Moses:"}, {"pk": 4031135, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 20, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cSay to the Israelites: Any Israelite or alien residing in Israel who gives any of his children to Molech \u24d2 must be put to death; the people of the country are to stone him. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d2 Lv 18:21; Dt 18:10; 2Kg 23:10; Ac 7:43
\u24d3 Lv 24:14; Nm 15:35-36; Dt 17:2-7; 21:21; Jos 7:25"}, {"pk": 4031136, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 20, "verse": 3, "text": "I will turn [1] against that man and cut him off from his people, because he gave his offspring to Molech, defiling my sanctuary \u24d4 and profaning my holy name. \u24d5", "comment": "[1] Lit will set my face, also in vv. 5,6
\u24d5 Lv 18:21; 19:12; 22:2,32; Jr 34:16; Ezk 36:20; 39:7; Am 2:7
\u24d4 Ex 15:17"}, {"pk": 4031137, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 20, "verse": 4, "text": "But if the people of the country look the other way when that man [2] gives any of his children to Molech, and do not put him to death,", "comment": "[2] Lit country ever close their eyes from that man when he"}, {"pk": 4031138, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 20, "verse": 5, "text": "then I will turn against that man and his family, and cut off from their people both him and all who follow [3] him in prostituting \u24d6 themselves with Molech.", "comment": "\u24d6 Dt 22:21
[3] Lit prostitute themselves with"}, {"pk": 4031139, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 20, "verse": 6, "text": "\u201cWhoever turns to mediums [4] \u24d7 or spiritists [5] and prostitutes himself with them, I will turn against that person and cut him off from his people.", "comment": "[5] Or familiar spirits
\u24d7 Lv 19:31; 20:27; Dt 18:11; 1Sm 28:3,7-9; 2Kg 21:6; 23:24; 1Ch 10:13; 2Ch 33:6; Is 8:19; 19:3; 29:4
[4] Or spirits of the dead"}, {"pk": 4031140, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 20, "verse": 7, "text": "Consecrate yourselves and be holy, for I am the LORD your God."}, {"pk": 4031141, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 20, "verse": 8, "text": "Keep my statutes and do them; I am the LORD who sets you apart."}, {"pk": 4031142, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 20, "verse": 9, "text": "\u201cIf anyone curses his father or mother, he must be put to death. \u24d8 He has cursed his father or mother; his death is his own fault. [6]", "comment": "[6] Lit his blood on him
\u24d8 Ex 21:17; Dt 21:18-21; 27:16; Pr 20:20; 30:11; Mt 15:4; Mk 7:10"}, {"pk": 4031143, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 20, "verse": 10, "text": "\u201cIf a man commits adultery \u24d9 with a married woman\u2009\u2014\u2009if he commits adultery with his neighbor\u2019s wife\u2009\u2014\u2009both the adulterer and the adulteress must be put to death.", "comment": "\u24d9 Ex 20:14; Dt 5:18; 22:22; 31:16; Pr 6:32; Mal 3:5; Mt 5:27-28,32; 19:9,18"}, {"pk": 4031144, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 20, "verse": 11, "text": "If a man sleeps with his father\u2019s wife, he has violated the intimacy that belongs to his father. [7] \u24da Both of them must be put to death; their death is their own fault. [8]", "comment": "\u24da Lv 18:8; Dt 22:30; 27:20; 1Co 5:1
[7] Lit has uncovered his father\u2019s nakedness
[8] Lit their blood on them, also in vv. 12,13,16,27"}, {"pk": 4031145, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 20, "verse": 12, "text": "If a man sleeps with his daughter-in-law, \u24db both of them must be put to death. They have acted perversely; their death is their own fault.", "comment": "\u24db Gn 38:16; Lv 18:15; Ezk 22:11"}, {"pk": 4031146, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 20, "verse": 13, "text": "If a man sleeps with a man as with a woman, \u24dc they have both committed a detestable act. \u24dd They must be put to death; their death is their own fault.", "comment": "\u24dd Gn 46:34
\u24dc Gn 19:5"}, {"pk": 4031147, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 20, "verse": 14, "text": "If a man marries [9] a woman and her mother, \u24d0 it is depraved. Both he and they must be burned, \u24d1 so that there will be no depravity among you.", "comment": "[9] Lit takes, also in vv. 17,21
\u24d0 Lv 18:17
\u24d1 Gn 38:24; Lv 18:22; 21:9; Jdg 14:15; Rv 17:16"}, {"pk": 4031148, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 20, "verse": 15, "text": "If a man has sexual intercourse with [10] an animal, he must be put to death; you are also to kill the animal.", "comment": "[10] Lit man gives his emission to"}, {"pk": 4031149, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 20, "verse": 16, "text": "If a woman approaches any animal and mates with it, you are to kill the woman and the animal. \u24d2 They must be put to death; their death is their own fault.", "comment": "\u24d2 Ex 22:19"}, {"pk": 4031150, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 20, "verse": 17, "text": "If a man marries his sister, \u24d3 whether his father\u2019s daughter or his mother\u2019s daughter, and they have sexual relations, [11] \u24d4 it is a disgrace. \u24d5 They are to be cut off publicly from their people. He has had sexual intercourse with his sister; he will bear his iniquity.", "comment": "\u24d3 Lv 18:13
[11] Lit and he sees her nakedness and she sees his nakedness
\u24d4 Lv 18:9
\u24d5 Lv 19:29"}, {"pk": 4031151, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 20, "verse": 18, "text": "If a man sleeps with a menstruating woman and has sexual intercourse with her, he has exposed the source of her flow, and she has uncovered the source of her blood. \u24d6 Both of them are to be cut off from their people.", "comment": "\u24d6 Lv 18:19"}, {"pk": 4031152, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 20, "verse": 19, "text": "You must not have sexual intercourse with your mother\u2019s sister or your father\u2019s sister, \u24d7 for it is exposing one\u2019s own blood relative; both people will bear their iniquity.", "comment": "\u24d7 Ex 6:20; Lv 18:12-13"}, {"pk": 4031153, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 20, "verse": 20, "text": "If a man sleeps with his aunt, he has violated the intimacy that belongs to his uncle; [12] \u24d8 they will bear their guilt and die childless.", "comment": "[12] Lit has uncovered his uncle\u2019s nakedness
\u24d8 Lv 18:14"}, {"pk": 4031154, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 20, "verse": 21, "text": "If a man marries his brother\u2019s wife, it is impurity. \u24d9 He has violated the intimacy that belongs to his brother; [13] \u24da they will be childless.", "comment": "\u24d9 Mk 6:18
[13] Lit has uncovered his brother\u2019s nakedness
\u24da Lv 18:16"}, {"pk": 4031155, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 20, "verse": 22, "text": "\u201cYou are to keep all my statutes and all my ordinances, and do them, so that the land where I am bringing you to live will not vomit you out. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Lv 18:25"}, {"pk": 4031156, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 20, "verse": 23, "text": "You must not follow the statutes of the nations I am driving out before you, for they did all these things, and I abhorred them. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Ex 23:24; Lv 18:3"}, {"pk": 4031157, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 20, "verse": 24, "text": "And I promised you: You will inherit their land, since I will give it to you to possess, a land flowing with milk and honey. \u24dd I am the LORD your God who set you apart from the peoples.", "comment": "\u24dd Ex 3:8; 13:5; Nm 14:8; 16:13-14"}, {"pk": 4031158, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 20, "verse": 25, "text": "Therefore you are to distinguish the clean animal from the unclean one, and the unclean bird from the clean one. Do not become contaminated \u24d0 by any land animal, bird, or whatever crawls on the ground; I have set these apart as unclean for you. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d0 Dt 7:26
\u24d1 Lv 11:1-47"}, {"pk": 4031159, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 20, "verse": 26, "text": "You are to be holy to me because I, the LORD, am holy, and I have set you apart from the nations to be mine. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Ex 19:5-6; Lv 11:44-45; Is 1:4; 6:3"}, {"pk": 4031160, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 20, "verse": 27, "text": "\u201cA man or a woman who is [14] a medium or a spiritist must be put to death. They are to be stoned; their death is their own fault.\u201d", "comment": "[14] Lit is in them"}, {"pk": 4031161, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 21, "verse": 1, "text": "The LORD said to Moses: \u201cSpeak to Aaron\u2019s sons, the priests, and tell them: A priest is not to make himself ceremonially unclean for a dead person among his relatives, \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Nm 5:2-3; 6:6; 19:11-13; 31:19; Ezk 44:25"}, {"pk": 4031162, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 21, "verse": 2, "text": "except for his immediate family: his mother, father, son, daughter, or brother."}, {"pk": 4031163, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 21, "verse": 3, "text": "He may make himself unclean for his unmarried virgin sister in his immediate family."}, {"pk": 4031164, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 21, "verse": 4, "text": "He is not to make himself unclean for those related to him by marriage [1] and so defile himself.", "comment": "[1] Lit unclean a husband among his people"}, {"pk": 4031165, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 21, "verse": 5, "text": "\u201cPriests may not make bald spots on their heads, shave the edge of their beards, or make gashes on their bodies. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Lv 19:27-28"}, {"pk": 4031166, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 21, "verse": 6, "text": "They are to be holy to their God and not profane the name of their God. \u24d5 For they present the fire offerings to the LORD, the food of their God, and they must be holy.", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 20:7; Lv 20:3; Jn 10:25"}, {"pk": 4031167, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 21, "verse": 7, "text": "They are not to marry a woman defiled by prostitution. [2] \u24d6 They are not to marry one divorced \u24d7 by her husband, for the priest is holy to his God.", "comment": "[2] Or a prostitute, or a defiled woman
\u24d7 Dt 22:19,29; 24:1,3; Mal 2:16; Mt 1:19; 5:31-32; 19:3-9
\u24d6 Gn 34:31"}, {"pk": 4031168, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 21, "verse": 8, "text": "You are to consider him holy since he presents the food of your God. He will be holy to you because I, the LORD who sets you apart, am holy."}, {"pk": 4031169, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 21, "verse": 9, "text": "If a priest\u2019s daughter defiles herself by promiscuity, [3] \u24d8 she defiles her father; she must be burned to death. \u24d9", "comment": "[3] Or prostitution
\u24d9 Gn 38:24; Lv 20:14; Jdg 15:6; Rv 17:16
\u24d8 Dt 22:21"}, {"pk": 4031170, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 21, "verse": 10, "text": "\u201cThe priest who is highest among his brothers, who has had the anointing oil poured on his head and has been ordained [4] to wear the clothes, must not dishevel his hair [5] or tear his clothes. \u24da", "comment": "[4] Lit and one has filled his hand
\u24da Lv 10:6; Ezk 44:20; Mk 14:63
[5] Or not uncover his head"}, {"pk": 4031171, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 21, "verse": 11, "text": "He must not go near any dead person or make himself unclean even for his father or mother. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Ezk 44:25"}, {"pk": 4031172, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 21, "verse": 12, "text": "He must not leave the sanctuary or he will desecrate the sanctuary of his God, for the consecration of the anointing oil of his God is on him; \u24dc I am the LORD.", "comment": "\u24dc Lv 10:7"}, {"pk": 4031173, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 21, "verse": 13, "text": "\u201cHe is to marry a woman who is a virgin."}, {"pk": 4031174, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 21, "verse": 14, "text": "He is not to marry a widow, \u24dd a divorced woman, \u24d0 or one defiled by prostitution. He is to marry a virgin from his own people,", "comment": "\u24d0 Lv 21:7; 22:13; Nm 30:10; Ezk 44:22
\u24dd Ex 22:22"}, {"pk": 4031175, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 21, "verse": 15, "text": "so that he does not corrupt his bloodline [6] among his people, for I am the LORD who sets him apart.\u201d", "comment": "[6] Lit not profane his seed"}, {"pk": 4031176, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 21, "verse": 16, "text": "The LORD spoke to Moses:"}, {"pk": 4031177, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 21, "verse": 17, "text": "\u201cTell Aaron: None of your descendants throughout your generations who has a physical defect \u24d1 is to come near to present the food \u24d2 of his God.", "comment": "\u24d2 Lv 3:11
\u24d1 Nm 19:2"}, {"pk": 4031178, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 21, "verse": 18, "text": "No man who has any defect is to come near: no man who is blind, lame, facially disfigured, or deformed;"}, {"pk": 4031179, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 21, "verse": 19, "text": "no man who has a broken foot or hand,"}, {"pk": 4031180, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 21, "verse": 20, "text": "or who is a hunchback or a dwarf, [7] \u24d3 or who has an eye defect, a festering rash, scabs, \u24d4 or a crushed testicle. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Lv 22:24; Dt 23:1
\u24d4 Lv 22:22
\u24d3 Gn 41:3-4,6-7,23-24; Ex 16:14; Lv 13:30; 16:12; 1Kg 19:12; Is 29:5; 40:15,22
[7] Or or emaciated"}, {"pk": 4031181, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 21, "verse": 21, "text": "No descendant of the priest Aaron who has a defect is to come near to present the fire offerings to the LORD. He has a defect and is not to come near to present the food of his God."}, {"pk": 4031182, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 21, "verse": 22, "text": "He may eat the food of his God from what is especially holy as well as from what is holy."}, {"pk": 4031183, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 21, "verse": 23, "text": "But because he has a defect, he must not go near the curtain \u24d6 or approach the altar. He is not to desecrate my holy places, for I am the LORD who sets them apart.\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 Mk 15:38; Heb 6:19
\u24d7 Ex 31:13; Lv 20:8; 21:8,15; 22:9,16,32; Ezk 20:12"}, {"pk": 4031184, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 21, "verse": 24, "text": "Moses said this to Aaron and his sons and to all the Israelites."}, {"pk": 4031185, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 22, "verse": 1, "text": "The LORD spoke to Moses:"}, {"pk": 4031186, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 22, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cTell Aaron and his sons to deal respectfully with the holy offerings of the Israelites that they have consecrated to me, so they do not profane my holy name; \u24d8 I am the LORD.", "comment": "\u24d8 Ex 20:7; Jn 10:25"}, {"pk": 4031187, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 22, "verse": 3, "text": "Say to them: If any man from any of your descendants throughout your generations is in a state of uncleanness yet approaches the holy offerings that the Israelites consecrate to the LORD, that person will be cut off from my presence; I am the LORD."}, {"pk": 4031188, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 22, "verse": 4, "text": "No man of Aaron\u2019s descendants who has a skin disease [1] or a discharge is to eat from the holy offerings until he is clean. Whoever touches anything made unclean by a dead person or by a man who has an emission of semen,", "comment": "[1] Or has leprosy or scale disease"}, {"pk": 4031189, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 22, "verse": 5, "text": "or whoever touches any swarming creature that makes him unclean or any person who makes him unclean\u2009\u2014\u2009whatever his uncleanness\u2009\u2014\u2009"}, {"pk": 4031190, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 22, "verse": 6, "text": "the man who touches any of these will remain unclean until evening \u24d9 and is not to eat from the holy offerings unless he has bathed his body with water.", "comment": "\u24d9 Lv 11:24-28,31-32,39-40"}, {"pk": 4031191, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 22, "verse": 7, "text": "When the sun has set, he will become clean, and then he may eat from the holy offerings, for that is his food. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Lv 6:16-18,29; 7:7-10,32-36; 26:5"}, {"pk": 4031192, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 22, "verse": 8, "text": "He must not eat an animal that died naturally or was mauled by wild beasts, [2] \u24db making himself unclean by it; I am the LORD.", "comment": "[2] Lit eat a carcass or a mauled beast
\u24db Ex 22:31; Lv 7:24; 17:15; Ezk 44:31"}, {"pk": 4031193, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 22, "verse": 9, "text": "They must keep my instruction, \u24dc or they will be guilty and die because they profane it; I am the LORD who sets them apart.", "comment": "\u24dc Gn 26:5; Lv 18:30"}, {"pk": 4031194, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 22, "verse": 10, "text": "\u201cNo one outside a priest\u2019s family [3] \u24dd is to eat the holy offering. A foreigner staying with a priest or a hired worker is not to eat the holy offering.", "comment": "[3] Lit \u201cNo stranger
\u24dd Ex 29:33; Nm 3:10; 18:4,7"}, {"pk": 4031195, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 22, "verse": 11, "text": "But if a priest purchases someone with his own silver, that person may eat it, and those born in his house may eat his food."}, {"pk": 4031196, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 22, "verse": 12, "text": "If the priest\u2019s daughter is married to a man outside a priest\u2019s family, [4] she is not to eat from the holy contributions. [5]", "comment": "[4] Lit to a stranger
[5] Lit the contribution of holy offerings"}, {"pk": 4031197, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 22, "verse": 13, "text": "But if the priest\u2019s daughter becomes widowed or divorced, has no children, and returns to her father\u2019s house as in her youth, she may share her father\u2019s food. But no outsider may share it."}, {"pk": 4031198, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 22, "verse": 14, "text": "If anyone eats a holy offering in error, \u24d0 he is to add a fifth to its value and give the holy offering to the priest. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d0 Nm 15:22,24
\u24d1 Lv 5:14-16"}, {"pk": 4031199, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 22, "verse": 15, "text": "The priests must not profane the holy offerings the Israelites give to the LORD"}, {"pk": 4031200, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 22, "verse": 16, "text": "by letting the people eat their holy offerings and having them bear the penalty of restitution. \u24d2 For I am the LORD who sets them apart.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d2 Lv 14:12"}, {"pk": 4031201, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 22, "verse": 17, "text": "The LORD spoke to Moses:"}, {"pk": 4031202, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 22, "verse": 18, "text": "\u201cSpeak to Aaron, his sons, and all the Israelites and tell them: Any man of the house of Israel or of the resident aliens \u24d3 in Israel who presents his offering \u24d4 \u2009\u2014\u2009whether they present payment of vows or freewill gifts to the LORD as burnt offerings\u2009\u2014\u2009", "comment": "\u24d4 Lv 1:2
\u24d3 Ex 2:22"}, {"pk": 4031203, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 22, "verse": 19, "text": "must offer an unblemished male \u24d5 from the cattle, sheep, or goats in order for you to be accepted.", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 29:1"}, {"pk": 4031204, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 22, "verse": 20, "text": "You are not to present anything that has a defect, because it will not be accepted on your behalf."}, {"pk": 4031205, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 22, "verse": 21, "text": "\u201cWhen a man presents a fellowship sacrifice to the LORD to fulfill a vow or as a freewill offering from the herd or flock, it has to be unblemished to be acceptable; there must be no defect in it."}, {"pk": 4031206, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 22, "verse": 22, "text": "You are not to present any animal to the LORD that is blind, injured, maimed, or has a running sore, festering rash, \u24d6 or scabs; you may not put any of them on the altar as a fire offering to the LORD. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Lv 21:18-20; Is 28:20
\u24d6 Dt 28:27; 2Sm 23:38; 1Ch 11:40; Jr 31:39"}, {"pk": 4031207, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 22, "verse": 23, "text": "You may sacrifice as a freewill offering any animal from the herd or flock that has an elongated or stunted limb, but it is not acceptable as a vow offering."}, {"pk": 4031208, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 22, "verse": 24, "text": "You are not to present to the LORD anything that has bruised, crushed, torn, or severed testicles; \u24d8 you must not sacrifice them in your land.", "comment": "\u24d8 Lv 21:20"}, {"pk": 4031209, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 22, "verse": 25, "text": "Neither you nor [6] a foreigner are to present food to your God from any of these animals. They will not be accepted for you because they are deformed and have a defect.\u201d \u24d9", "comment": "[6] Lit nor from the hand of
\u24d9 Mal 1:14"}, {"pk": 4031210, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 22, "verse": 26, "text": "The LORD spoke to Moses:"}, {"pk": 4031211, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 22, "verse": 27, "text": "\u201cWhen an ox, sheep, or goat is born, it is to remain with [7] its mother for seven days; from the eighth day \u24da on, it will be acceptable as an offering, a fire offering to the LORD.", "comment": "[7] Lit under
\u24da Ex 22:30"}, {"pk": 4031212, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 22, "verse": 28, "text": "But you are not to slaughter an animal from the herd or flock on the same day as its young. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Ex 23:19; Dt 22:6-7"}, {"pk": 4031213, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 22, "verse": 29, "text": "When you sacrifice a thank offering \u24dc to the LORD, sacrifice it so that you may be accepted.", "comment": "\u24dc Lv 7:12-15; 2Ch 29:31; 33:16; Ps 56:13; Jr 17:26; 33:11; Am 4:5"}, {"pk": 4031214, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 22, "verse": 30, "text": "It is to be eaten on the same day. \u24dd Do not let any of it remain until morning; I am the LORD.", "comment": "\u24dd Ex 34:25; Lv 7:15; 19:6-7"}, {"pk": 4031215, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 22, "verse": 31, "text": "\u201cYou are to keep my commands and do them; I am the LORD."}, {"pk": 4031216, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 22, "verse": 32, "text": "You must not profane my holy name; I must be treated as holy \u24d0 among the Israelites. I am the LORD who sets you apart,", "comment": "\u24d0 Lv 19:12; 21:6-8,23; 22:2; Lk 11:2"}, {"pk": 4031217, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 22, "verse": 33, "text": "the one who brought you out of the land of Egypt to be your God; I am the LORD.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4031218, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 23, "verse": 1, "text": "The LORD spoke to Moses:"}, {"pk": 4031219, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 23, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cSpeak to the Israelites and tell them: These are my appointed times, \u24d1 the times of the LORD that you will proclaim as sacred assemblies. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d1 Lv 23:37,44; Nm 10:10; 2Ch 2:3; Ezr 3:5
\u24d2 Ex 12:16; Lv 23:21,24,27,35-37; Nm 28:18,25-26; 29:1,7,12"}, {"pk": 4031220, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 23, "verse": 3, "text": "\u201cWork may be done for six days, but on the seventh day there is to be a Sabbath of complete rest, \u24d3 a sacred assembly. You are not to do any work; it is a Sabbath \u24d4 to the LORD wherever you live.", "comment": "\u24d4 Gn 2:2-3
\u24d3 Ex 31:15; 35:2; Lv 16:31; 23:32; 25:4"}, {"pk": 4031221, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 23, "verse": 4, "text": "\u201cThese are the LORD\u2019s appointed times, the sacred assemblies you are to proclaim at their appointed times."}, {"pk": 4031222, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 23, "verse": 5, "text": "The Passover \u24d5 to the LORD comes in the first month, at twilight on the fourteenth day of the month.", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 12:11"}, {"pk": 4031223, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 23, "verse": 6, "text": "The Festival of Unleavened Bread \u24d6 to the LORD is on the fifteenth day of the same month. For seven days you must eat unleavened bread.", "comment": "\u24d6 Ex 12:17"}, {"pk": 4031224, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 23, "verse": 7, "text": "On the first day you are to hold a sacred assembly; you are not to do any daily work."}, {"pk": 4031225, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 23, "verse": 8, "text": "You are to present a fire offering to the LORD for seven days. On the seventh day there will be a sacred assembly; do not do any daily work.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4031226, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 23, "verse": 9, "text": "The LORD spoke to Moses:"}, {"pk": 4031227, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 23, "verse": 10, "text": "\u201cSpeak to the Israelites and tell them: When you enter the land I am giving you and reap its harvest, [1] you are to bring the first sheaf of your harvest to the priest.", "comment": "[1] = the barley harvest"}, {"pk": 4031228, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 23, "verse": 11, "text": "He will present the sheaf before the LORD so that you may be accepted; the priest is to present it on the day after the Sabbath."}, {"pk": 4031229, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 23, "verse": 12, "text": "On the day you present the sheaf, you are to offer a year-old male lamb [2] without blemish \u24d7 as a burnt offering to the LORD.", "comment": "[2] Or a male lamb in its first year
\u24d7 Ex 29:1"}, {"pk": 4031230, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 23, "verse": 13, "text": "Its grain offering is to be four quarts [3] of fine flour mixed with oil as a fire offering to the LORD, a pleasing aroma, and its drink offering will be one quart [4] of wine.", "comment": "[4] Lit one-fourth of a hin
[3] Lit two-tenths of an ephah, also in v. 17"}, {"pk": 4031231, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 23, "verse": 14, "text": "You must not eat bread, roasted grain, or any new grain [5] until this very day, and until you have brought the offering to your God. This is to be a permanent statute throughout your generations wherever you live.", "comment": "[5] Grain or bread from the new harvest"}, {"pk": 4031232, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 23, "verse": 15, "text": "\u201cYou are to count seven [6] complete weeks [7] \u24d8 starting from the day after the Sabbath, the day you brought the sheaf of the presentation offering. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d8 Ex 34:22; Nm 28:26; Dt 16:10; Ac 2:1
[6] Lit count; they will be seven
[7] Or Sabbaths
\u24d9 Ex 29:24"}, {"pk": 4031233, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 23, "verse": 16, "text": "You are to count fifty days until the day after the seventh Sabbath and then present an offering of new grain to the LORD."}, {"pk": 4031234, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 23, "verse": 17, "text": "Bring two loaves of bread from your settlements as a presentation offering, each of them made from four quarts of fine flour, baked with yeast, as firstfruits \u24da to the LORD.", "comment": "\u24da Lv 2:12; 1Co 15:20; Rv 14:4"}, {"pk": 4031235, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 23, "verse": 18, "text": "You are to present with the bread seven unblemished male lambs a year old, one young bull, and two rams. They will be a burnt offering to the LORD, with their grain offerings and drink offerings, a fire offering of a pleasing aroma to the LORD."}, {"pk": 4031236, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 23, "verse": 19, "text": "You are also to prepare one male goat as a sin offering, and two male lambs a year old as a fellowship sacrifice."}, {"pk": 4031237, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 23, "verse": 20, "text": "The priest will present the lambs with the bread of firstfruits as a presentation offering before the LORD; the bread and the two lambs will be holy to the LORD for the priest."}, {"pk": 4031238, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 23, "verse": 21, "text": "On that same day you are to make a proclamation and hold a sacred assembly. You are not to do any daily work. This is to be a permanent statute wherever you live throughout your generations."}, {"pk": 4031239, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 23, "verse": 22, "text": "When you reap the harvest of your land, you are not to reap all the way to the edge of your field or gather the gleanings of your harvest. Leave them for the poor and the resident alien; \u24db I am the LORD your God.\u201d", "comment": "\u24db Ex 2:22; Lv 19:9-10; Ac 6:1; 11:29"}, {"pk": 4031240, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 23, "verse": 23, "text": "The LORD spoke to Moses:"}, {"pk": 4031241, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 23, "verse": 24, "text": "\u201cTell the Israelites: In the seventh month, on the first day of the month, you are to have a day of complete rest, commemoration, and trumpet blasts \u24dc \u2009\u2014\u2009a sacred assembly. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dc Lv 25:9; Nm 5:15
\u24dd Nm 29:1; Ps 81:3"}, {"pk": 4031242, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 23, "verse": 25, "text": "You must not do any daily work, but you must present a fire offering to the LORD.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4031243, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 23, "verse": 26, "text": "The LORD again spoke to Moses:"}, {"pk": 4031244, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 23, "verse": 27, "text": "\u201cThe tenth day of this seventh month is the Day of Atonement. \u24d0 You are to hold a sacred assembly and practice self-denial; \u24d1 you are to present a fire offering to the LORD.", "comment": "\u24d0 Ex 30:10; Lv 16:29-30; 25:9; Nm 29:7-11
\u24d1 Ac 27:9"}, {"pk": 4031245, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 23, "verse": 28, "text": "On this particular day you are not to do any work, for it is a Day of Atonement to make atonement for yourselves before the LORD your God."}, {"pk": 4031246, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 23, "verse": 29, "text": "If any person does not practice self-denial on this particular day, he is to be cut off from his people."}, {"pk": 4031247, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 23, "verse": 30, "text": "I will destroy among his people anyone who does any work on this same day."}, {"pk": 4031248, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 23, "verse": 31, "text": "You are not to do any work. This is a permanent statute throughout your generations wherever you live."}, {"pk": 4031249, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 23, "verse": 32, "text": "It will be a Sabbath of complete rest for you, and you must practice self-denial. You are to observe your Sabbath from the evening of the ninth day of the month until the following evening.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4031250, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 23, "verse": 33, "text": "The LORD spoke to Moses:"}, {"pk": 4031251, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 23, "verse": 34, "text": "\u201cTell the Israelites: The Festival of Shelters [8] \u24d2 to the LORD begins on the fifteenth day of this seventh month and continues for seven days.", "comment": "[8] Or Tabernacles, or Booths
\u24d2 Ex 23:16; Jn 7:37"}, {"pk": 4031252, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 23, "verse": 35, "text": "There is to be a sacred assembly on the first day; you are not to do any daily work."}, {"pk": 4031253, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 23, "verse": 36, "text": "You are to present a fire offering to the LORD for seven days. On the eighth day you are to hold a sacred assembly and present a fire offering to the LORD. It is a solemn gathering; \u24d3 you are not to do any daily work.", "comment": "\u24d3 Nm 29:35"}, {"pk": 4031254, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 23, "verse": 37, "text": "\u201cThese are the LORD\u2019s appointed times that you are to proclaim as sacred assemblies for presenting fire offerings to the LORD, burnt offerings and grain offerings, sacrifices and drink offerings, each on its designated day."}, {"pk": 4031255, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 23, "verse": 38, "text": "These are in addition to the offerings for the LORD\u2019s Sabbaths, your gifts, all your vow offerings, and all your freewill offerings that you give to the LORD."}, {"pk": 4031256, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 23, "verse": 39, "text": "\u201cYou are to celebrate the LORD\u2019s festival on the fifteenth day of the seventh month for seven days after you have gathered the produce of the land. There will be complete rest on the first day and complete rest on the eighth day."}, {"pk": 4031257, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 23, "verse": 40, "text": "On the first day you are to take the product \u24d4 of majestic trees\u2009\u2014\u2009palm fronds, \u24d5 boughs of leafy trees, \u24d6 and willows of the brook \u24d7 \u2009\u2014\u2009and rejoice before the LORD your God for seven days.", "comment": "\u24d6 Neh 8:15; Ezk 6:13; 20:28
\u24d4 Gn 1:11
\u24d5 Ex 15:27; Nm 33:9; Jdg 4:5; Neh 8:15; Ps 92:12; Sg 7:8-9; Jl 1:12; Rv 7:9
\u24d7 Jb 40:22; Is 44:4"}, {"pk": 4031258, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 23, "verse": 41, "text": "You are to celebrate it as a festival to the LORD seven days each year. This is a permanent statute for you throughout your generations; celebrate it in the seventh month."}, {"pk": 4031259, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 23, "verse": 42, "text": "You are to live in shelters \u24d8 for seven days. All the native-born of Israel must live in shelters,", "comment": "\u24d8 Gn 33:17; Dt 16:13,16; 31:10; Neh 8:14-17; Am 9:11; Jnh 4:5"}, {"pk": 4031260, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 23, "verse": 43, "text": "so that your generations may know that I made the Israelites live in shelters when I brought them out of the land of Egypt; I am the LORD your God.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4031261, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 23, "verse": 44, "text": "So Moses declared the LORD\u2019s appointed times to the Israelites."}, {"pk": 4031262, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 24, "verse": 1, "text": "The LORD spoke to Moses:"}, {"pk": 4031263, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 24, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cCommand the Israelites to bring you pure oil from crushed olives for the light, in order to keep the lamp burning regularly. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Ex 25:37"}, {"pk": 4031264, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 24, "verse": 3, "text": "Aaron is to tend it continually from evening until morning before the LORD outside the curtain \u24da of the testimony \u24db in the tent of meeting. This is a permanent statute throughout your generations.", "comment": "\u24db Ex 31:18
\u24da Mk 15:38; Heb 6:19"}, {"pk": 4031265, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 24, "verse": 4, "text": "He must continually tend the lamps on the pure gold lampstand in the LORD\u2019s presence. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Gn 4:14; Ex 25:31; 37:17; Zch 4:2"}, {"pk": 4031266, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 24, "verse": 5, "text": "\u201cTake fine flour and bake it into twelve loaves; \u24dd each loaf is to be made with four quarts. [1]", "comment": "[1] Lit two-tenths of an ephah
\u24dd Ex 25:30"}, {"pk": 4031267, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 24, "verse": 6, "text": "Arrange them in two rows, six to a row, on the pure gold table \u24d0 before the LORD.", "comment": "\u24d0 Ex 25:23; Heb 9:2"}, {"pk": 4031268, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 24, "verse": 7, "text": "Place pure frankincense \u24d1 near each row, so that it may serve as a memorial portion \u24d2 for the bread and a fire offering \u24d3 to the LORD.", "comment": "\u24d2 Lv 2:2
\u24d1 Ex 30:34
\u24d3 Dt 18:1"}, {"pk": 4031269, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 24, "verse": 8, "text": "The bread is to be set out before the LORD every Sabbath day as a permanent covenant \u24d4 obligation on the part of the Israelites.", "comment": "\u24d4 Ex 19:5"}, {"pk": 4031270, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 24, "verse": 9, "text": "It belongs to Aaron and his sons, who are to eat it in a holy place, for it is the holiest portion for him from the fire offerings to the LORD; this is a permanent rule.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4031271, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 24, "verse": 10, "text": "Now the son of an Israelite mother and an Egyptian father was [2] among the Israelites. A fight broke out in the camp between the Israelite woman\u2019s son and an Israelite man.", "comment": "[2] Lit went out"}, {"pk": 4031272, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 24, "verse": 11, "text": "Her son cursed and blasphemed the Name, \u24d5 and they brought him to Moses. (His mother\u2019s name was Shelomith, a daughter of Dibri of the tribe of Dan. \u24d6)", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 20:7; Lv 24:16; Nm 15:30; 1Sm 3:13; Neh 9:18
\u24d6 Gn 49:16"}, {"pk": 4031273, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 24, "verse": 12, "text": "They put him in custody \u24d7 until the LORD\u2019s decision \u24d8 could be made clear to them.", "comment": "\u24d8 Nm 3:39; 15:32-36
\u24d7 Gn 40:3-7; 41:10; 42:17"}, {"pk": 4031274, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 24, "verse": 13, "text": "Then the LORD spoke to Moses:"}, {"pk": 4031275, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 24, "verse": 14, "text": "\u201cBring the one who has cursed to the outside of the camp and have all who heard him lay their hands on his head; then have the whole community stone him. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Lv 20:2,27; 24:16,23; Nm 14:10; 15:35-36; Dt 21:21; Jos 7:25; 1Kg 12:18; Ezk 16:40; 23:47; Jn 10:33"}, {"pk": 4031276, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 24, "verse": 15, "text": "And tell the Israelites: If anyone curses his God, he will bear the consequences of his sin."}, {"pk": 4031277, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 24, "verse": 16, "text": "Whoever blasphemes the name of the LORD must be put to death; \u24da the whole community is to stone him. If he blasphemes the Name, he is to be put to death, whether the resident alien or the native.", "comment": "\u24da Ex 20:7; 22:28; 1Kg 21:10,13; Jn 8:59; 19:7; 2Tm 2:19"}, {"pk": 4031278, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 24, "verse": 17, "text": "\u201cIf a man kills anyone, he must be put to death. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Gn 9:5-6; Ex 20:13; 21:12-14; Nm 35:30-31"}, {"pk": 4031279, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 24, "verse": 18, "text": "Whoever kills an animal is to make restitution for it, life for life."}, {"pk": 4031280, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 24, "verse": 19, "text": "If any man inflicts a permanent injury on his neighbor, whatever he has done is to be done to him:"}, {"pk": 4031281, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 24, "verse": 20, "text": "fracture for fracture, eye for eye, tooth for tooth. Whatever injury he inflicted on the person, the same is to be inflicted on him. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Ex 21:24; Dt 19:21; Mt 5:38-39; 7:12"}, {"pk": 4031282, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 24, "verse": 21, "text": "Whoever kills an animal is to make restitution for it, but whoever kills a person is to be put to death. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Nm 35:30-33"}, {"pk": 4031283, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 24, "verse": 22, "text": "You are to have the same law for the resident alien and the native, because I am the LORD your God.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4031284, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 24, "verse": 23, "text": "After Moses spoke to the Israelites, they brought the one who had cursed to the outside of the camp and stoned him. So the Israelites did as the LORD had commanded Moses."}, {"pk": 4031285, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 25, "verse": 1, "text": "The LORD spoke to Moses on Mount Sinai:"}, {"pk": 4031286, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 25, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cSpeak to the Israelites and tell them: When you enter the land I am giving you, the land will observe a Sabbath to the LORD."}, {"pk": 4031287, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 25, "verse": 3, "text": "You may sow your field for six years, and you may prune your vineyard and gather its produce for six years."}, {"pk": 4031288, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 25, "verse": 4, "text": "But there will be a Sabbath of complete rest \u24d0 for the land in the seventh year, a Sabbath to the LORD: you are not to sow your field or prune your vineyard.", "comment": "\u24d0 Lv 16:31"}, {"pk": 4031289, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 25, "verse": 5, "text": "You are not to reap what grows by itself from your crop, or harvest the grapes of your untended vines. It is to be a year of complete rest for the land."}, {"pk": 4031290, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 25, "verse": 6, "text": "Whatever the land produces during the Sabbath year can be food for you\u2009\u2014\u2009for yourself, your male or female slave, and the hired worker or alien who resides with you."}, {"pk": 4031291, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 25, "verse": 7, "text": "All of its growth may serve as food for your livestock and the wild animals in your land."}, {"pk": 4031292, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 25, "verse": 8, "text": "\u201cYou are to count seven sabbatical years, seven times seven years, so that the time period of the seven sabbatical years amounts to forty-nine."}, {"pk": 4031293, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 25, "verse": 9, "text": "Then you are to sound a trumpet loudly in the seventh month, on the tenth day of the month; you will sound it throughout your land on the Day of Atonement. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Lv 23:27"}, {"pk": 4031294, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 25, "verse": 10, "text": "You are to consecrate the fiftieth year and proclaim freedom in the land for all its inhabitants. It will be your Jubilee, \u24d2 when each of you is to return to his property and each of you to his clan.", "comment": "\u24d2 Lv 27:17-24; Nm 36:4; Dt 15:1"}, {"pk": 4031295, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 25, "verse": 11, "text": "The fiftieth year will be your Jubilee; you are not to sow, reap what grows by itself, or harvest its untended vines."}, {"pk": 4031296, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 25, "verse": 12, "text": "It is to be holy to you because it is the Jubilee; you may only eat its produce directly from the field."}, {"pk": 4031297, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 25, "verse": 13, "text": "\u201cIn this Year of Jubilee, each of you will return to his property."}, {"pk": 4031298, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 25, "verse": 14, "text": "If you make a sale to your neighbor or a purchase from him, do not cheat \u24d3 one another.", "comment": "\u24d3 Dt 23:16"}, {"pk": 4031299, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 25, "verse": 15, "text": "You are to make the purchase from your neighbor based on the number of years since the last Jubilee. He is to sell to you based on the number of remaining harvest years."}, {"pk": 4031300, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 25, "verse": 16, "text": "You are to increase its price in proportion to a greater amount of years, and decrease its price in proportion to a lesser amount of years, because what he is selling to you is a number of harvests."}, {"pk": 4031301, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 25, "verse": 17, "text": "You are not to cheat one another, but fear your God, for I am the LORD your God."}, {"pk": 4031302, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 25, "verse": 18, "text": "\u201cYou are to keep my statutes and ordinances and carefully observe them, so that you may live securely in the land. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Lv 18:4-5,26; 19:37; 20:8,22; 26:3-5"}, {"pk": 4031303, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 25, "verse": 19, "text": "Then the land will yield its fruit, so that you can eat, be satisfied, and live securely in the land."}, {"pk": 4031304, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 25, "verse": 20, "text": "If you wonder: \u2018What will we eat in the seventh year if we don\u2019t sow or gather our produce?\u2019"}, {"pk": 4031305, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 25, "verse": 21, "text": "I will appoint my blessing for you in the sixth year, so that it will produce a crop sufficient for three years."}, {"pk": 4031306, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 25, "verse": 22, "text": "When you sow in the eighth year, you will be eating from the previous harvest. You will be eating this until the ninth year when its harvest comes in."}, {"pk": 4031307, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 25, "verse": 23, "text": "\u201cThe land is not to be permanently sold because it is mine, and you are only aliens and temporary residents on my land. [1] \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 1Ch 29:15; Heb 11:13
[1] Lit residents with me"}, {"pk": 4031308, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 25, "verse": 24, "text": "You are to allow the redemption of any land you occupy."}, {"pk": 4031309, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 25, "verse": 25, "text": "If your brother becomes destitute and sells part of his property, his nearest relative may come and redeem what his brother has sold."}, {"pk": 4031310, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 25, "verse": 26, "text": "If a man has no family redeemer, but he prospers [2] and obtains enough to redeem his land,", "comment": "[2] Lit but his hand reaches"}, {"pk": 4031311, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 25, "verse": 27, "text": "he may calculate the years since its sale, repay the balance to the man he sold it to, and return to his property."}, {"pk": 4031312, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 25, "verse": 28, "text": "But if he cannot obtain enough to repay him, what he sold will remain in the possession of its purchaser until the Year of Jubilee. It is to be released at the Jubilee, so that he may return to his property."}, {"pk": 4031313, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 25, "verse": 29, "text": "\u201cIf a man sells a residence in a walled city, his right of redemption will last until a year has passed after its sale; his right of redemption will last a year."}, {"pk": 4031314, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 25, "verse": 30, "text": "If it is not redeemed by the end of a full year, then the house in the walled city is permanently transferred to its purchaser throughout his generations. It is not to be released on the Jubilee."}, {"pk": 4031315, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 25, "verse": 31, "text": "But houses in settlements that have no walls around them are to be classified as open fields. The right to redeem such houses stays in effect, and they are to be released at the Jubilee."}, {"pk": 4031316, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 25, "verse": 32, "text": "\u201cConcerning the Levitical cities, \u24d6 the Levites always have the right to redeem houses in the cities they possess.", "comment": "\u24d6 Nm 35:1-8; Dt 18:1-2; 19:2-9; Jos 21; 1Ch 6:54-81"}, {"pk": 4031317, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 25, "verse": 33, "text": "Whatever property one of the Levites can redeem [3] \u2009\u2014\u2009a house sold in a city they possess\u2009\u2014\u2009is to be released at the Jubilee, because the houses in the Levitical cities are their possession among the Israelites.", "comment": "[3] Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4031318, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 25, "verse": 34, "text": "The open pastureland around their cities may not be sold, for it is their permanent possession."}, {"pk": 4031319, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 25, "verse": 35, "text": "\u201cIf your brother becomes destitute and cannot sustain himself among [4] you, you are to support him as an alien or temporary resident, so that he can continue to live among you.", "comment": "[4] Lit and his hand falters with"}, {"pk": 4031320, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 25, "verse": 36, "text": "Do not profit or take interest from him, \u24d7 but fear your God and let your brother live among you.", "comment": "\u24d7 Ex 22:25; Dt 23:19-20; Ezk 22:12"}, {"pk": 4031321, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 25, "verse": 37, "text": "You are not to lend him your silver with interest or sell him your food for profit."}, {"pk": 4031322, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 25, "verse": 38, "text": "I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt to give you the land of Canaan and to be your God."}, {"pk": 4031323, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 25, "verse": 39, "text": "\u201cIf your brother among you becomes destitute and sells himself to you, \u24d8 you must not force him to do slave labor.", "comment": "\u24d8 2Kg 4:1; Neh 5:5; Is 50:1; Mt 18:25"}, {"pk": 4031324, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 25, "verse": 40, "text": "Let him stay with you as a hired worker or temporary resident; he may work for you until the Year of Jubilee."}, {"pk": 4031325, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 25, "verse": 41, "text": "Then he and his children are to be released from you, and he may return to his clan and his ancestral property. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Ex 21:3-6"}, {"pk": 4031326, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 25, "verse": 42, "text": "They are not to be sold as slaves, [5] because they are my servants [6] that I brought out of the land of Egypt.", "comment": "[5] Lit sold with a sale of a slave
[6] Or slaves"}, {"pk": 4031327, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 25, "verse": 43, "text": "You are not to rule over them harshly \u24da but fear your God.", "comment": "\u24da Ex 1:13-14"}, {"pk": 4031328, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 25, "verse": 44, "text": "Your male and female slaves are to be from the nations around you; you may purchase male and female slaves."}, {"pk": 4031329, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 25, "verse": 45, "text": "You may also purchase them from the aliens residing with you, or from their families living among you\u2009\u2014\u2009those born in your land. These may become your property."}, {"pk": 4031330, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 25, "verse": 46, "text": "You may leave them to your sons after you to inherit as property; you can make them slaves for life. But concerning your brothers, the Israelites, you must not rule over one another harshly."}, {"pk": 4031331, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 25, "verse": 47, "text": "\u201cIf an alien or temporary resident living among you prospers, but your brother living near him becomes destitute and sells himself to the alien living among you, or to a member of the resident alien\u2019s clan,"}, {"pk": 4031332, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 25, "verse": 48, "text": "he has the right of redemption after he has been sold. One of his brothers may redeem him."}, {"pk": 4031333, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 25, "verse": 49, "text": "His uncle or cousin may redeem him, or any of his close relatives from his clan may redeem him. If he prospers, he may redeem himself."}, {"pk": 4031334, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 25, "verse": 50, "text": "The one who purchased him is to calculate the time from the year he sold himself to him until the Year of Jubilee. The price of his sale will be determined by the number of years. It will be set for him like the daily wages of a hired worker."}, {"pk": 4031335, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 25, "verse": 51, "text": "If many years are still left, he must pay his redemption price in proportion to them based on his purchase price."}, {"pk": 4031336, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 25, "verse": 52, "text": "If only a few years remain until the Year of Jubilee, he will calculate and pay the price of his redemption in proportion to his remaining years."}, {"pk": 4031337, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 25, "verse": 53, "text": "He will stay with him like a man hired year by year. A resident alien is not to rule over him harshly in your sight."}, {"pk": 4031338, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 25, "verse": 54, "text": "If he is not redeemed in any of these ways, he and his children are to be released at the Year of Jubilee."}, {"pk": 4031339, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 25, "verse": 55, "text": "For the Israelites are my servants. \u24db They are my servants that I brought out of the land of Egypt; I am the LORD your God.", "comment": "\u24db Ex 4:10"}, {"pk": 4031340, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 26, "verse": 1, "text": "\u201cDo not make idols for yourselves, \u24dc set up a carved image or sacred pillar for yourselves, or place a sculpted stone in your land to bow down to it, for I am the LORD your God.", "comment": "\u24dc Ex 20:3-4; Ps 81:9"}, {"pk": 4031341, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 26, "verse": 2, "text": "Keep my Sabbaths and revere my sanctuary; \u24dd I am the LORD.", "comment": "\u24dd Ex 15:17; Lv 19:30; Ezk 20:13,16,21; 23:38"}, {"pk": 4031342, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 26, "verse": 3, "text": "\u201cIf you follow my statutes and faithfully observe my commands,"}, {"pk": 4031343, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 26, "verse": 4, "text": "I will give you rain at the right time, and the land will yield its produce, and the trees of the field will bear their fruit."}, {"pk": 4031344, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 26, "verse": 5, "text": "Your threshing will continue until grape harvest, and the grape harvest will continue until sowing time; you will have plenty of food to eat and live securely in your land. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Lv 25:18-19; Dt 28:1-2,12; Is 30:21-23; Am 9:13"}, {"pk": 4031345, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 26, "verse": 6, "text": "I will give peace to the land, and you will lie down with nothing to frighten you. I will remove dangerous animals from the land, and no sword will pass through your land. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Jr 30:10; Ezk 34:25,28; Mc 4:4"}, {"pk": 4031346, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 26, "verse": 7, "text": "You will pursue your enemies, and they will fall before you by the sword."}, {"pk": 4031347, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 26, "verse": 8, "text": "Five of you will pursue a hundred, and a hundred of you will pursue ten thousand; your enemies will fall before you by the sword. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Dt 3:22; 32:30; Jos 10:19; 23:3,10"}, {"pk": 4031348, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 26, "verse": 9, "text": "\u201cI will turn to you, make you fruitful and multiply you, and confirm my covenant with you."}, {"pk": 4031349, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 26, "verse": 10, "text": "You will eat the old grain of the previous year and will clear out the old to make room for the new."}, {"pk": 4031350, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 26, "verse": 11, "text": "I will place my residence [1] among you, and I will not reject you. \u24d3", "comment": "[1] Or tabernacle
\u24d3 Ex 25:8; 29:45-46; Lv 26:44; 1Kg 6:13"}, {"pk": 4031351, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 26, "verse": 12, "text": "I will walk among you and be your God, and you will be my people. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Jr 7:23; Lk 1:68; 2Co 6:16; Rv 21:3"}, {"pk": 4031352, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 26, "verse": 13, "text": "I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, so that you would no longer be their slaves. I broke the bars of your yoke \u24d5 and enabled you to live in freedom. [2]", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 6:6-7; Is 9:4; Jr 5:5; 28:10-11
[2] Lit to walk uprightly"}, {"pk": 4031353, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 26, "verse": 14, "text": "\u201cBut if you do not obey me and observe all these commands\u2009\u2014\u2009"}, {"pk": 4031354, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 26, "verse": 15, "text": "if you reject my statutes and despise my ordinances, and do not observe all my commands\u2009\u2014\u2009and break my covenant,"}, {"pk": 4031355, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 26, "verse": 16, "text": "then I will do this to you: I will bring terror \u24d6 on you\u2009\u2014\u2009wasting disease and fever that will cause your eyes to fail and your life to ebb away. You will sow your seed in vain because your enemies will eat it.", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 78:33; Is 65:23; Jr 15:8"}, {"pk": 4031356, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 26, "verse": 17, "text": "I will turn [3] against you, so that you will be defeated by your enemies. Those who hate you will rule over you, and you will flee even though no one is pursuing you. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Ex 12:23; Dt 28:25
[3] Lit will set my face"}, {"pk": 4031357, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 26, "verse": 18, "text": "\u201cBut if after these things you will not obey me, I will proceed to discipline you seven times for your sins. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Gn 4:15,24; Heb 12:4-11"}, {"pk": 4031358, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 26, "verse": 19, "text": "I will break down your strong pride. I will make your sky like iron and your land like bronze,"}, {"pk": 4031359, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 26, "verse": 20, "text": "and your strength will be used up for nothing. \u24d9 Your land will not yield its produce, and the trees of the land will not bear their fruit.", "comment": "\u24d9 Dt 28:23; Am 4:7-8"}, {"pk": 4031360, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 26, "verse": 21, "text": "\u201cIf you act with hostility toward me and are unwilling to obey me, I will multiply your plagues seven times for your sins. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Gn 4:15,24"}, {"pk": 4031361, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 26, "verse": 22, "text": "I will send wild animals against you that will deprive you of your children, ravage your livestock, and reduce your numbers until your roads are deserted. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Dt 32:24; Jdg 5:6; Is 33:8; Lm 1:1-4; Ezk 14:15; Zch 7:14"}, {"pk": 4031362, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 26, "verse": 23, "text": "\u201cIf in spite of these things you do not accept my discipline, but act with hostility toward me,"}, {"pk": 4031363, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 26, "verse": 24, "text": "then I will act with hostility toward you; I also will strike you seven times for your sins."}, {"pk": 4031364, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 26, "verse": 25, "text": "I will bring a sword against you \u24dc to execute the vengeance of the covenant. Though you withdraw into your cities, I will send a pestilence among you, and you will be delivered into enemy hands.", "comment": "\u24dc Ezk 14:21"}, {"pk": 4031365, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 26, "verse": 26, "text": "When I cut off your supply of bread, ten women will bake your bread in a single oven and ration out your bread by weight, so that you will eat but not be satisfied. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Is 3:1; Ezk 4:16; 14:13; Am 4:6; Mc 6:14"}, {"pk": 4031366, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 26, "verse": 27, "text": "\u201cAnd if in spite of this you do not obey me but act with hostility toward me,"}, {"pk": 4031367, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 26, "verse": 28, "text": "I will act with furious hostility toward you; I will also discipline you seven times for your sins."}, {"pk": 4031368, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 26, "verse": 29, "text": "You will eat the flesh of your sons; you will eat the flesh of your daughters. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Dt 28:53-57; 2Kg 6:28-29; Jr 19:9; Lm 4:10; Mc 3:2-3"}, {"pk": 4031369, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 26, "verse": 30, "text": "I will destroy your high places, cut down your shrines, [4] and heap your lifeless bodies on the lifeless bodies of your idols; \u24d1 I will reject you.", "comment": "\u24d1 Gn 31:19; Ezk 6:3-6
[4] Or incense altars"}, {"pk": 4031370, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 26, "verse": 31, "text": "I will reduce your cities to ruins and devastate your sanctuaries. I will not smell the pleasing aroma of your sacrifices. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Gn 8:21; 1Sm 26:19; Am 5:21-22"}, {"pk": 4031371, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 26, "verse": 32, "text": "I also will devastate the land, so that your enemies who come to live there will be appalled by it."}, {"pk": 4031372, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 26, "verse": 33, "text": "But I will scatter you among the nations, and I will draw a sword to chase after you. So your land will become desolate, and your cities will become ruins."}, {"pk": 4031373, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 26, "verse": 34, "text": "\u201cThen the land will make up for its Sabbath years during the time it lies desolate, while you are in the land of your enemies. At that time the land will rest and make up for its Sabbaths."}, {"pk": 4031374, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 26, "verse": 35, "text": "As long as it lies desolate, it will have the rest it did not have during your Sabbaths when you lived there."}, {"pk": 4031375, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 26, "verse": 36, "text": "\u201cI will put anxiety in the hearts of those of you who survive in the lands of their enemies. The sound of a wind-driven leaf will put them to flight, and they will flee as one flees from a sword, and fall though no one is pursuing them."}, {"pk": 4031376, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 26, "verse": 37, "text": "They will stumble over one another as if fleeing from a sword though no one is pursuing them. You will not be able to stand against your enemies."}, {"pk": 4031377, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 26, "verse": 38, "text": "You will perish among the nations; the land of your enemies will devour you."}, {"pk": 4031378, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 26, "verse": 39, "text": "Those [5] who survive in the lands of your enemies will waste away because of their iniquity; they will also waste away because of their fathers\u2019 iniquities along with theirs.", "comment": "[5] Lit Those of you"}, {"pk": 4031379, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 26, "verse": 40, "text": "\u201cBut when they confess their iniquity and the iniquity of their fathers\u2009\u2014\u2009their unfaithfulness that they practiced against me, and how they acted with hostility toward me,"}, {"pk": 4031380, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 26, "verse": 41, "text": "and I acted with hostility toward them and brought them into the land of their enemies\u2009\u2014\u2009and when their uncircumcised hearts are humbled \u24d3 and they make amends for their iniquity,", "comment": "\u24d3 Dt 30:6; Jr 4:4; 9:25; Ezk 44:7,9"}, {"pk": 4031381, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 26, "verse": 42, "text": "then I will remember my covenant with Jacob. I will also remember my covenant with Isaac and my covenant with Abraham, and I will remember the land."}, {"pk": 4031382, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 26, "verse": 43, "text": "For the land abandoned by them will make up for its Sabbaths by lying desolate without the people, while they make amends for their iniquity, because they rejected my ordinances and abhorred my statutes."}, {"pk": 4031383, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 26, "verse": 44, "text": "Yet in spite of this, while they are in the land of their enemies, I will not reject or abhor them so as to destroy them and break my covenant with them, since I am the LORD their God. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Gn 17:8; Ezk 36:22; Hs 11:8-9; Zch 10:9"}, {"pk": 4031384, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 26, "verse": 45, "text": "For their sake I will remember the covenant with their fathers, whom I brought out of the land of Egypt in the sight of the nations to be their God; I am the LORD.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4031385, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 26, "verse": 46, "text": "These are the statutes, ordinances, and laws the LORD established between himself and the Israelites through Moses on Mount Sinai."}, {"pk": 4031386, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 27, "verse": 1, "text": "The LORD spoke to Moses:"}, {"pk": 4031387, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 27, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cSpeak to the Israelites and tell them: When someone makes a special vow \u24d5 to the LORD that involves the assessment of people,", "comment": "\u24d5 Lv 27:8"}, {"pk": 4031388, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 27, "verse": 3, "text": "if the assessment concerns a male from twenty to sixty years old, your assessment is fifty silver shekels \u24d6 measured by the standard sanctuary shekel. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 2Kg 15:20
\u24d7 Ex 30:13; Lv 5:15; 27:25; Nm 3:47"}, {"pk": 4031389, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 27, "verse": 4, "text": "If the person is a female, your assessment is thirty shekels. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Ex 21:32"}, {"pk": 4031390, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 27, "verse": 5, "text": "If the person is from five to twenty years old, your assessment for a male is twenty shekels \u24d9 and for a female ten shekels.", "comment": "\u24d9 Gn 37:28"}, {"pk": 4031391, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 27, "verse": 6, "text": "If the person is from one month to five years old, your assessment for a male is five silver shekels, \u24da and for a female your assessment is three shekels of silver.", "comment": "\u24da Nm 3:46-47; 18:15-16"}, {"pk": 4031392, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 27, "verse": 7, "text": "If the person is sixty years or more, your assessment is fifteen shekels for a male and ten shekels for a female."}, {"pk": 4031393, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 27, "verse": 8, "text": "But if one is too poor to pay the assessment, he is to present the person before the priest and the priest will set a value for him. The priest will set a value for him according to what the one making the vow can afford."}, {"pk": 4031394, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 27, "verse": 9, "text": "\u201cIf the vow involves one of the animals that may be brought as an offering to the LORD, any of these he gives to the LORD will be holy."}, {"pk": 4031395, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 27, "verse": 10, "text": "He may not replace it or make a substitution for it, either good for bad, or bad for good. \u24db But if he does substitute one animal for another, both that animal and its substitute will be holy.", "comment": "\u24db Mal 1:8"}, {"pk": 4031396, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 27, "verse": 11, "text": "\u201cIf the vow involves any of the unclean animals that may not be brought as an offering to the LORD, the animal must be presented before the priest."}, {"pk": 4031397, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 27, "verse": 12, "text": "The priest will set its value, whether high or low; the price will be set as the priest makes the assessment for you."}, {"pk": 4031398, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 27, "verse": 13, "text": "If the one who brought it decides to redeem it, he must add a fifth to the [1] assessed value. \u24dc", "comment": "[1] Lit your, also in vv. 15,19,23
\u24dc Gn 47:24; Lv 5:16; 6:5"}, {"pk": 4031399, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 27, "verse": 14, "text": "\u201cWhen a man consecrates his house as holy to the LORD, the priest will assess its value, whether high or low. The price will stand just as the priest assesses it."}, {"pk": 4031400, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 27, "verse": 15, "text": "But if the one who consecrated his house redeems it, he must add a fifth to the assessed value, and it will be his. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Lv 25:29-31"}, {"pk": 4031401, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 27, "verse": 16, "text": "\u201cIf a man consecrates to the LORD any part of a field that he possesses, your assessment of value will be proportional to the seed needed to sow it, at the rate of fifty silver shekels for every five bushels [2] of barley seed. [3]", "comment": "[3] Or grain
[2] Lit for a homer"}, {"pk": 4031402, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 27, "verse": 17, "text": "If he consecrates his field during the Year of Jubilee, \u24d0 the price will stand according to your assessment.", "comment": "\u24d0 Lv 25:10"}, {"pk": 4031403, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 27, "verse": 18, "text": "But if he consecrates his field after the Jubilee, the priest will calculate the price for him in proportion to the years left until the next Year of Jubilee, so that your assessment will be reduced."}, {"pk": 4031404, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 27, "verse": 19, "text": "If the one who consecrated the field decides to redeem it, he must add a fifth to the assessed value, and the field will transfer back to him."}, {"pk": 4031405, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 27, "verse": 20, "text": "But if he does not redeem the field or if he has sold it to another man, it is no longer redeemable."}, {"pk": 4031406, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 27, "verse": 21, "text": "When the field is released in the Jubilee, it will be holy to the LORD like a field permanently set apart; it becomes the priest\u2019s property."}, {"pk": 4031407, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 27, "verse": 22, "text": "\u201cIf a person consecrates to the LORD a field he has purchased that is not part of his inherited landholding,"}, {"pk": 4031408, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 27, "verse": 23, "text": "then the priest will calculate for him the amount of the assessment up to the Year of Jubilee, and the person will pay the assessed value on that day as a holy offering to the LORD."}, {"pk": 4031409, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 27, "verse": 24, "text": "In the Year of Jubilee the field will return to the one he bought it from, \u24d1 the original owner.", "comment": "\u24d1 Lv 25:28"}, {"pk": 4031410, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 27, "verse": 25, "text": "All your assessed values will be measured by the standard sanctuary shekel, [4] twenty gerahs to the shekel. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Ex 30:13; Nm 18:16; Ezk 45:12
[4] A shekel is about two-fifths of an ounce of silver"}, {"pk": 4031411, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 27, "verse": 26, "text": "\u201cBut no one can consecrate a firstborn of the livestock, whether an animal from the herd or flock, to the LORD, because a firstborn already belongs to the LORD. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Ex 13:2,15; 34:19; Nm 18:15"}, {"pk": 4031412, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 27, "verse": 27, "text": "If it is one of the unclean livestock, it can be ransomed according to your assessment by adding a fifth of its value to it. If it is not redeemed, it can be sold according to your assessment. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Ex 13:13; 34:20"}, {"pk": 4031413, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 27, "verse": 28, "text": "\u201cNothing that a man permanently sets apart to the LORD from all he owns, whether a person, an animal, or his inherited landholding, can be sold or redeemed; everything set apart is especially holy to the LORD."}, {"pk": 4031414, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 27, "verse": 29, "text": "No person who has been set apart for destruction is to be ransomed; he must be put to death. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Nm 21:1-3; 31:7,13-17; Jos 6:17; 1Sm 15:17-33"}, {"pk": 4031415, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 27, "verse": 30, "text": "\u201cEvery tenth of the land\u2019s produce, grain from the soil or fruit from the trees, belongs to the LORD; \u24d6 it is holy to the LORD.", "comment": "\u24d6 Nm 18:21-32; Dt 14:22-29; Neh 10:37-39"}, {"pk": 4031416, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 27, "verse": 31, "text": "If a man decides to redeem any part of this tenth, he must add a fifth to its value."}, {"pk": 4031417, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 27, "verse": 32, "text": "Every tenth animal from the herd or flock, which passes under the shepherd\u2019s rod, \u24d7 will be holy to the LORD.", "comment": "\u24d7 Gn 28:22; 2Ch 31:6; Jr 33:13"}, {"pk": 4031418, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 27, "verse": 33, "text": "He is not to inspect whether it is good or bad, and he is not to make a substitution for it. But if he does make a substitution, both the animal and its substitute will be holy; \u24d8 they cannot be redeemed.\u201d \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Lv 27:10
\u24d8 Lv 12:4; 25:12"}, {"pk": 4031419, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 3, "chapter": 27, "verse": 34, "text": "These are the commands the LORD gave Moses for the Israelites on Mount Sinai. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Nm 36:13"}, {"pk": 4031420, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 1, "verse": 1, "text": "The LORD spoke to Moses in the tent of meeting \u24db in the Wilderness of Sinai, \u24dc on the first day of the second month of the second year \u24dd after Israel\u2019s departure from the land of Egypt:", "comment": "\u24db Ex 27:21; 40:2,6-7,34-35
\u24dd Ex 12:40-41; 19:1; 40:17
\u24dc Ex 19:1; Nm 33:16"}, {"pk": 4031421, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 1, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cTake a census \u24d0 of the entire Israelite community by their clans and their fathers\u2019 families, [1] counting the names of every male one by one.", "comment": "[1] Lit the house of their fathers, also in vv. 18,\u200b20,\u200b22,\u200b24,\u200b26,\u200b28,\u200b30,\u200b32,\u200b34,\u200b36,\u200b38,\u200b40,\u200b42,\u200b45
\u24d0 Ex 30:11-16; Nm 26:2"}, {"pk": 4031422, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 1, "verse": 3, "text": "You and Aaron are to register those who are twenty years old or more by their military divisions\u2009\u2014\u2009everyone who can serve in Israel\u2019s army. [2] \u24d1", "comment": "[2] Lit everyone going out to war in Israel
\u24d1 Ex 30:14; Nm 14:29; 32:11; 1Ch 23:24,27; Ezr 3:8"}, {"pk": 4031423, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 1, "verse": 4, "text": "A man from each tribe is to be with you, each one the head of his ancestral family. [3] \u24d2", "comment": "[3] Lit the house of his fathers, also in v. 44
\u24d2 Nm 1:16; Jos 22:14"}, {"pk": 4031424, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 1, "verse": 5, "text": "These are the names of the men who are to assist you: Elizur son of Shedeur \u24d3 from Reuben;
", "comment": "\u24d3 Nm 2:3-30; 7:18-78; 10:14-27"}, {"pk": 4031425, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 1, "verse": 6, "text": "Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai from Simeon;
"}, {"pk": 4031426, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 1, "verse": 7, "text": "Nahshon son of Amminadab from Judah;
"}, {"pk": 4031427, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 1, "verse": 8, "text": "Nethanel son of Zuar from Issachar;
"}, {"pk": 4031428, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 1, "verse": 9, "text": "Eliab son of Helon from Zebulun;
"}, {"pk": 4031429, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 1, "verse": 10, "text": "from the sons of Joseph: Elishama son of Ammihud from Ephraim, Gamaliel son of Pedahzur from Manasseh;
"}, {"pk": 4031430, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 1, "verse": 11, "text": "Abidan son of Gideoni from Benjamin;
"}, {"pk": 4031431, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 1, "verse": 12, "text": "Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai from Dan;
"}, {"pk": 4031432, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 1, "verse": 13, "text": "Pagiel son of Ochran from Asher;
"}, {"pk": 4031433, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 1, "verse": 14, "text": "Eliasaph son of Deuel [4] from Gad;
", "comment": "[4] LXX, Syr read Reuel"}, {"pk": 4031434, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 1, "verse": 15, "text": "Ahira son of Enan from Naphtali.
"}, {"pk": 4031435, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 1, "verse": 16, "text": "These are the men called from the community; they are leaders of their ancestral tribes, \u24d4 the heads of Israel\u2019s clans.\u201d \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Nm 10:4; Jos 22:21,30
\u24d4 Nm 1:47; 13:2; 26:55; 33:54; 36:4-8"}, {"pk": 4031436, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 1, "verse": 17, "text": "So Moses and Aaron took these men who had been designated by name, \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 1Ch 12:31; 16:41; 2Ch 28:15; 31:19; Ezr 8:20"}, {"pk": 4031437, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 1, "verse": 18, "text": "and they assembled the whole community on the first day of the second month. They recorded their ancestry by their clans and their ancestral families, counting one by one the names of those twenty years old or more,"}, {"pk": 4031438, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 1, "verse": 19, "text": "just as the LORD commanded Moses. He registered them in the Wilderness of Sinai:"}, {"pk": 4031439, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 1, "verse": 20, "text": "The descendants of Reuben, \u24d7 the firstborn of Israel: according to their family records by their clans and their ancestral families, counting one by one the names of every male twenty years old or more, everyone who could serve in the army,", "comment": "\u24d7 Gn 29:32; 49:3-4; 1Ch 5:1"}, {"pk": 4031440, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 1, "verse": 21, "text": "those registered for the tribe of Reuben numbered 46,500."}, {"pk": 4031441, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 1, "verse": 22, "text": "The descendants of Simeon: \u24d8 according to their family records by their clans and their ancestral families, those registered counting one by one the names of every male twenty years old or more, everyone who could serve in the army,", "comment": "\u24d8 Gn 29:33; 42:14-24; 49:5-7"}, {"pk": 4031442, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 1, "verse": 23, "text": "those registered for the tribe of Simeon numbered 59,300."}, {"pk": 4031443, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 1, "verse": 24, "text": "The descendants of Gad: \u24d9 according to their family records by their clans and their ancestral families, counting the names of those twenty years old or more, everyone who could serve in the army,", "comment": "\u24d9 Gn 30:11; 49:19"}, {"pk": 4031444, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 1, "verse": 25, "text": "those registered for the tribe of Gad numbered 45,650."}, {"pk": 4031445, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 1, "verse": 26, "text": "The descendants of Judah: \u24da according to their family records by their clans and their ancestral families, counting the names of those twenty years old or more, everyone who could serve in the army,", "comment": "\u24da Gn 29:35; 49:8-12; Mt 1:2-3; Rv 5:5"}, {"pk": 4031446, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 1, "verse": 27, "text": "those registered for the tribe of Judah numbered 74,600."}, {"pk": 4031447, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 1, "verse": 28, "text": "The descendants of Issachar: \u24db according to their family records by their clans and their ancestral families, counting the names of those twenty years old or more, everyone who could serve in the army,", "comment": "\u24db Gn 30:18; 49:14-15"}, {"pk": 4031448, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 1, "verse": 29, "text": "those registered for the tribe of Issachar numbered 54,400."}, {"pk": 4031449, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 1, "verse": 30, "text": "The descendants of Zebulun: \u24dc according to their family records by their clans and their ancestral families, counting the names of those twenty years old or more, everyone who could serve in the army,", "comment": "\u24dc Gn 30:20; 49:13"}, {"pk": 4031450, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 1, "verse": 31, "text": "those registered for the tribe of Zebulun numbered 57,400."}, {"pk": 4031451, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 1, "verse": 32, "text": "The descendants of Joseph: \u24dd The descendants of Ephraim: \u24d0 according to their family records by their clans and their ancestral families, counting the names of those twenty years old or more, everyone who could serve in the army,", "comment": "\u24dd Gn 30:22-24; 49:22-26
\u24d0 Gn 46:20; 48:13-20"}, {"pk": 4031452, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 1, "verse": 33, "text": "those registered for the tribe of Ephraim numbered 40,500."}, {"pk": 4031453, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 1, "verse": 34, "text": "The descendants of Manasseh: \u24d1 according to their family records by their clans and their ancestral families, counting the names of those twenty years old or more, everyone who could serve in the army,", "comment": "\u24d1 Gn 46:20; 48:13-20"}, {"pk": 4031454, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 1, "verse": 35, "text": "those registered for the tribe of Manasseh numbered 32,200."}, {"pk": 4031455, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 1, "verse": 36, "text": "The descendants of Benjamin: \u24d2 according to their family records by their clans and their ancestral families, counting the names of those twenty years old or more, everyone who could serve in the army,", "comment": "\u24d2 Gn 35:18; 49:27"}, {"pk": 4031456, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 1, "verse": 37, "text": "those registered for the tribe of Benjamin numbered 35,400."}, {"pk": 4031457, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 1, "verse": 38, "text": "The descendants of Dan: \u24d3 according to their family records by their clans and their ancestral families, counting the names of those twenty years old or more, everyone who could serve in the army,", "comment": "\u24d3 Gn 30:6; 49:16-17"}, {"pk": 4031458, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 1, "verse": 39, "text": "those registered for the tribe of Dan numbered 62,700."}, {"pk": 4031459, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 1, "verse": 40, "text": "The descendants of Asher: \u24d4 according to their family records by their clans and their ancestral families, counting the names of those twenty years old or more, everyone who could serve in the army,", "comment": "\u24d4 Gn 30:13; 49:20"}, {"pk": 4031460, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 1, "verse": 41, "text": "those registered for the tribe of Asher numbered 41,500."}, {"pk": 4031461, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 1, "verse": 42, "text": "The descendants of Naphtali: \u24d5 according to their family records by their clans and their ancestral families, counting the names of those twenty years old or more, everyone who could serve in the army,", "comment": "\u24d5 Gn 30:8; 49:21"}, {"pk": 4031462, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 1, "verse": 43, "text": "those registered for the tribe of Naphtali numbered 53,400."}, {"pk": 4031463, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 1, "verse": 44, "text": "These are the men Moses and Aaron registered, with the assistance of the twelve leaders of Israel; each represented his ancestral family."}, {"pk": 4031464, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 1, "verse": 45, "text": "So all the Israelites twenty years old or more, everyone who could serve in Israel\u2019s army, were registered by their ancestral families."}, {"pk": 4031465, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 1, "verse": 46, "text": "All those registered numbered 603,550. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Ex 12:37; Nm 26:51"}, {"pk": 4031466, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 1, "verse": 47, "text": "But the Levites \u24d7 were not registered with them by their ancestral tribe.", "comment": "\u24d7 Gn 34:25,30; 49:5-7; Ex 32:26-29; Nm 3:6,12-13,40-43; 8:16-19; 18:1; Dt 10:8-9; 18:1-2; 21:5; Jos 13:14,33"}, {"pk": 4031467, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 1, "verse": 48, "text": "For the LORD had told Moses:"}, {"pk": 4031468, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 1, "verse": 49, "text": "\u201cDo not register or take a census of the tribe of Levi with the other Israelites."}, {"pk": 4031469, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 1, "verse": 50, "text": "Appoint the Levites over the tabernacle of the testimony, all its furnishings, and everything in it. They are to transport the tabernacle and all its articles, take care of it, and camp around it."}, {"pk": 4031470, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 1, "verse": 51, "text": "Whenever the tabernacle is to move, the Levites are to take it down, and whenever it is to stop at a campsite, the Levites are to set it up. Any unauthorized \u24d8 person who comes near it is to be put to death. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Ex 19:12; Nm 3:10,38; 8:19; 18:7
\u24d8 Ex 29:33; 30:33; Nm 3:10,38; 16:40; 18:4,7"}, {"pk": 4031471, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 1, "verse": 52, "text": "\u201cThe Israelites are to camp by their military divisions, each man with his encampment and under his banner."}, {"pk": 4031472, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 1, "verse": 53, "text": "The Levites are to camp around the tabernacle of the testimony and watch over it, so that no wrath will fall on the Israelite community.\u201d \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Nm 3:7; 18:4-5; 1Ch 23:32; Ezk 44:15-16"}, {"pk": 4031473, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 1, "verse": 54, "text": "The Israelites did everything just as the LORD had commanded Moses. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Ex 39:32,42; Nm 9:5; 36:10; Jos 14:5"}, {"pk": 4031474, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 2, "verse": 1, "text": "The LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron:"}, {"pk": 4031475, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 2, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cThe Israelites are to camp under their respective banners beside the flags of their ancestral families. [1] They are to camp around the tent of meeting at a distance from it:", "comment": "[1] Lit the house of their fathers, also in v. 32"}, {"pk": 4031476, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 2, "verse": 3, "text": "Judah\u2019s military divisions \u24dc will camp on the east side toward the sunrise under their banner. The leader of the descendants of Judah is Nahshon \u24dd son of Amminadab.", "comment": "\u24dd Ex 6:23; Nm 1:7; 7:12,17; 10:14; 1Ch 2:10-11; Mt 1:4; Lk 3:32
\u24dc Nm 1:3,52; 2:9-10; 10:14; 33:1; Jdg 8:6"}, {"pk": 4031477, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 2, "verse": 4, "text": "His military division numbers 74,600."}, {"pk": 4031478, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 2, "verse": 5, "text": "The tribe of Issachar will camp next to it. The leader of the Issacharites is Nethanel son of Zuar."}, {"pk": 4031479, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 2, "verse": 6, "text": "His military division numbers 54,400."}, {"pk": 4031480, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 2, "verse": 7, "text": "The tribe of Zebulun will be next. The leader of the Zebulunites is Eliab son of Helon."}, {"pk": 4031481, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 2, "verse": 8, "text": "His military division numbers 57,400."}, {"pk": 4031482, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 2, "verse": 9, "text": "The total number in their military divisions who belong to Judah\u2019s encampment is 186,400; they will move out first."}, {"pk": 4031483, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 2, "verse": 10, "text": "Reuben\u2019s military divisions will camp on the south side under their banner. The leader of the Reubenites is Elizur son of Shedeur."}, {"pk": 4031484, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 2, "verse": 11, "text": "His military division numbers 46,500."}, {"pk": 4031485, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 2, "verse": 12, "text": "The tribe of Simeon will camp next to it. The leader of the Simeonites is Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai."}, {"pk": 4031486, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 2, "verse": 13, "text": "His military division numbers 59,300."}, {"pk": 4031487, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 2, "verse": 14, "text": "The tribe of Gad will be next. The leader of the Gadites is Eliasaph son of Deuel. [2]", "comment": "[2] Some Hb mss, Sam, Vg; other Hb mss read Reuel"}, {"pk": 4031488, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 2, "verse": 15, "text": "His military division numbers 45,650."}, {"pk": 4031489, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 2, "verse": 16, "text": "The total number in their military divisions who belong to Reuben\u2019s encampment is 151,450; they will move out second."}, {"pk": 4031490, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 2, "verse": 17, "text": "The tent of meeting is to move out with the Levites\u2019 camp, which is in the middle of the camps. They are to move out just as they camp, each in his place, [3] with their banners.", "comment": "[3] Lit each on his hand"}, {"pk": 4031491, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 2, "verse": 18, "text": "Ephraim\u2019s military divisions will camp on the west side under their banner. The leader of the Ephraimites is Elishama son of Ammihud."}, {"pk": 4031492, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 2, "verse": 19, "text": "His military division numbers 40,500."}, {"pk": 4031493, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 2, "verse": 20, "text": "The tribe of Manasseh will be next to it. The leader of the Manassites is Gamaliel son of Pedahzur."}, {"pk": 4031494, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 2, "verse": 21, "text": "His military division numbers 32,200."}, {"pk": 4031495, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 2, "verse": 22, "text": "The tribe of Benjamin will be next. The leader of the Benjaminites is Abidan son of Gideoni."}, {"pk": 4031496, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 2, "verse": 23, "text": "His military division numbers 35,400."}, {"pk": 4031497, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 2, "verse": 24, "text": "The total in their military divisions who belong to Ephraim\u2019s encampment number 108,100; they will move out third."}, {"pk": 4031498, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 2, "verse": 25, "text": "Dan\u2019s military divisions will camp on the north side under their banner. The leader of the Danites is Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai."}, {"pk": 4031499, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 2, "verse": 26, "text": "His military division numbers 62,700."}, {"pk": 4031500, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 2, "verse": 27, "text": "The tribe of Asher will camp next to it. The leader of the Asherites is Pagiel son of Ochran."}, {"pk": 4031501, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 2, "verse": 28, "text": "His military division numbers 41,500."}, {"pk": 4031502, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 2, "verse": 29, "text": "The tribe of Naphtali will be next. The leader of the Naphtalites is Ahira son of Enan."}, {"pk": 4031503, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 2, "verse": 30, "text": "His military division numbers 53,400."}, {"pk": 4031504, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 2, "verse": 31, "text": "The total number who belong to Dan\u2019s encampment is 157,600; they are to move out last, with their banners.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4031505, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 2, "verse": 32, "text": "These are the Israelites registered by their ancestral families. The total number in the camps by their military divisions is 603,550."}, {"pk": 4031506, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 2, "verse": 33, "text": "But the Levites were not registered among the Israelites, just as the LORD had commanded Moses. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Nm 1:47-49"}, {"pk": 4031507, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 2, "verse": 34, "text": "The Israelites did everything the LORD commanded Moses; they camped by their banners in this way and moved out the same way, each man by his clan and by his ancestral family. [4] \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Nm 10:10-28
[4] Lit the house of his fathers"}, {"pk": 4031508, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 3, "verse": 1, "text": "These are the family records of Aaron and Moses at the time the LORD spoke with Moses on Mount Sinai. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Ex 19:3"}, {"pk": 4031509, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 3, "verse": 2, "text": "These are the names of Aaron\u2019s sons: Nadab, the firstborn, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar."}, {"pk": 4031510, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 3, "verse": 3, "text": "These are the names of Aaron\u2019s sons, the anointed priests, who were ordained to serve as priests."}, {"pk": 4031511, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 3, "verse": 4, "text": "But Nadab and Abihu died in the LORD\u2019s presence when they presented unauthorized fire \u24d3 before the LORD in the Wilderness of Sinai, and they had no sons. So Eleazar and Ithamar served as priests under the direction of Aaron their father. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Lv 10:6; Nm 4:16,28,33
\u24d3 Lv 10:1-2"}, {"pk": 4031512, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 3, "verse": 5, "text": "The LORD spoke to Moses:"}, {"pk": 4031513, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 3, "verse": 6, "text": "\u201cBring the tribe of Levi near and present them to the priest Aaron to assist him."}, {"pk": 4031514, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 3, "verse": 7, "text": "They are to perform duties for [1] him and the entire community before the tent of meeting by attending to the service of the tabernacle.", "comment": "[1] Or to guard, also in v. 8"}, {"pk": 4031515, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 3, "verse": 8, "text": "They are to take care of all the furnishings of the tent of meeting \u24d5 and perform duties for the Israelites by attending to the service of the tabernacle.", "comment": "\u24d5 Nm 1:50,53"}, {"pk": 4031516, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 3, "verse": 9, "text": "Assign the Levites to Aaron and his sons; they have been assigned exclusively to him [2] from the Israelites. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Nm 8:16,19,22; 18:6
[2] Some Hb mss, LXX, Sam read me; Nm 8:16"}, {"pk": 4031517, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 3, "verse": 10, "text": "You are to appoint Aaron and his sons to carry out their priestly responsibilities, but any unauthorized person who comes near the sanctuary is to be put to death.\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Nm 1:51; 3:38; 8:19; 18:7"}, {"pk": 4031518, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 3, "verse": 11, "text": "The LORD spoke to Moses:"}, {"pk": 4031519, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 3, "verse": 12, "text": "\u201cSee, I have taken the Levites from the Israelites in place of every firstborn Israelite from the womb. \u24d8 The Levites belong to me,", "comment": "\u24d8 Ex 13:1-2; 32:26-29; Nm 3:6,12-13,40-43; 8:16-18; 18:1"}, {"pk": 4031520, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 3, "verse": 13, "text": "because every firstborn belongs to me. At the time I struck down every firstborn in the land of Egypt, \u24d9 I consecrated every firstborn in Israel to myself, both man and animal. They are mine; I am the LORD.\u201d \u24da", "comment": "\u24d9 Ex 13:15-16
\u24da Ex 3:14-16; 6:6-7; Nm 3:41,45"}, {"pk": 4031521, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 3, "verse": 14, "text": "The LORD spoke to Moses in the Wilderness of Sinai:"}, {"pk": 4031522, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 3, "verse": 15, "text": "\u201cRegister the Levites by their ancestral families [3] and their clans. You are to register every male one month old or more.\u201d", "comment": "[3] Lit the house of their fathers, also in v. 20"}, {"pk": 4031523, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 3, "verse": 16, "text": "So Moses registered them in obedience to the LORD as he had been commanded:"}, {"pk": 4031524, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 3, "verse": 17, "text": "These were Levi\u2019s sons by name: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari."}, {"pk": 4031525, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 3, "verse": 18, "text": "These were the names of Gershon\u2019s sons by their clans: Libni and Shimei."}, {"pk": 4031526, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 3, "verse": 19, "text": "Kohath\u2019s sons by their clans were Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel."}, {"pk": 4031527, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 3, "verse": 20, "text": "Merari\u2019s sons by their clans were Mahli and Mushi. These were the Levite clans by their ancestral families. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Ex 6:17-19; 1Ch 6:1,16,20-29"}, {"pk": 4031528, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 3, "verse": 21, "text": "The Libnite clan and the Shimeite clan came from Gershon; these were the Gershonite clans."}, {"pk": 4031529, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 3, "verse": 22, "text": "Those registered, counting every male one month old or more, numbered 7,500."}, {"pk": 4031530, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 3, "verse": 23, "text": "The Gershonite clans camped behind the tabernacle on the west side, \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Nm 2:18-24"}, {"pk": 4031531, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 3, "verse": 24, "text": "and the leader of the Gershonite families [4] was Eliasaph son of Lael.", "comment": "[4] Lit a father\u2019s house, also in vv. 30,35"}, {"pk": 4031532, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 3, "verse": 25, "text": "The Gershonites\u2019 duties \u24dd at the tent of meeting involved the tabernacle, the tent, its covering, the screen for the entrance to the tent of meeting, \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd Nm 4:24-26
\u24d0 Ex 26:7,14,36-37; 35:11,15"}, {"pk": 4031533, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 3, "verse": 26, "text": "the hangings of the courtyard, the screen for the entrance \u24d1 to the courtyard that surrounds the tabernacle and the altar, and the tent ropes\u2009\u2014\u2009all the work relating to these.", "comment": "\u24d1 Ex 27:9-19; 35:17-18; 38:9-31"}, {"pk": 4031534, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 3, "verse": 27, "text": "The Amramite clan, the Izharite clan, the Hebronite clan, and the Uzzielite clan came from Kohath; these were the Kohathites."}, {"pk": 4031535, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 3, "verse": 28, "text": "Counting every male one month old or more, there were 8,600 [5] responsible for the duties of [6] the sanctuary.", "comment": "[6] Or for guarding, also in v. 32
[5] LXX reads 8,300"}, {"pk": 4031536, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 3, "verse": 29, "text": "The clans of the Kohathites camped on the south side of the tabernacle, \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Nm 2:10-16"}, {"pk": 4031537, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 3, "verse": 30, "text": "and the leader of the families of the Kohathite clans was Elizaphan son of Uzziel."}, {"pk": 4031538, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 3, "verse": 31, "text": "Their duties involved the ark, the table, the lampstand, the altars, the sanctuary utensils that were used with these, and the screen [7] \u24d3 \u2009\u2014\u2009and all the work relating to them. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d3 Ex 35:12
[7] The screen between the most holy place and the holy place; Ex 35:12
\u24d4 Ex 25:10\u201427:21"}, {"pk": 4031539, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 3, "verse": 32, "text": "The chief of the Levite leaders was Eleazar \u24d5 son of Aaron the priest; he had oversight of those responsible for the duties of the sanctuary.", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 6:23-25; 28:1; Lv 10:6,12,16; Nm 3:2,4"}, {"pk": 4031540, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 3, "verse": 33, "text": "The Mahlite clan and the Mushite clan came from Merari; these were the Merarite clans."}, {"pk": 4031541, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 3, "verse": 34, "text": "Those registered, counting every male one month old or more, numbered 6,200."}, {"pk": 4031542, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 3, "verse": 35, "text": "The leader of the families of the Merarite clans was Zuriel son of Abihail; they camped on the north side of the tabernacle. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Nm 2:25-31"}, {"pk": 4031543, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 3, "verse": 36, "text": "The assigned duties of Merari\u2019s descendants involved the tabernacle\u2019s supports, crossbars, pillars, bases, all its equipment, and all the work related to these, \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Ex 35:1-13; Nm 4:31-32"}, {"pk": 4031544, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 3, "verse": 37, "text": "in addition to the posts of the surrounding courtyard with their bases, tent pegs, and ropes."}, {"pk": 4031545, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 3, "verse": 38, "text": "Moses, Aaron, and his sons, who performed the duties of [8] the sanctuary as a service on behalf of the Israelites, camped in front of the tabernacle on the east, \u24d8 in front of the tent of meeting toward the sunrise. Any unauthorized person who came near it was to be put to death. \u24d9", "comment": "[8] Or who guarded
\u24d9 Nm 1:51; 3:10; 8:19; 18:7
\u24d8 Nm 2:3-9"}, {"pk": 4031546, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 3, "verse": 39, "text": "The total number of all the Levite males one month old or more that Moses and Aaron [9] registered by their clans at the LORD\u2019s command was 22,000.", "comment": "[9] Some Hb mss, Sam, Syr omit and Aaron"}, {"pk": 4031547, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 3, "verse": 40, "text": "The LORD told Moses: \u201cRegister every firstborn male of the Israelites \u24da one month old or more, and list their names.", "comment": "\u24da Ex 13:1-2; Nm 8:16-18"}, {"pk": 4031548, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 3, "verse": 41, "text": "You are to take the Levites for me\u2009\u2014\u2009I am the LORD \u2009\u2014\u2009in place of every firstborn among the Israelites, and the Levites\u2019 cattle in place of every firstborn among the Israelites\u2019 cattle.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4031549, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 3, "verse": 42, "text": "So Moses registered every firstborn among the Israelites, as the LORD commanded him."}, {"pk": 4031550, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 3, "verse": 43, "text": "The total number of the firstborn males one month old or more listed by name was 22,273."}, {"pk": 4031551, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 3, "verse": 44, "text": "The LORD spoke to Moses again:"}, {"pk": 4031552, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 3, "verse": 45, "text": "\u201cTake the Levites in place of every firstborn among the Israelites, and the Levites\u2019 cattle in place of their cattle. The Levites belong to me; I am the LORD. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Nm 3:13,41; 10:10; 15:40-41"}, {"pk": 4031553, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 3, "verse": 46, "text": "As the redemption price for the 273 firstborn Israelites who outnumber the Levites,"}, {"pk": 4031554, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 3, "verse": 47, "text": "collect five shekels for each person, according to the standard sanctuary shekel\u2009\u2014\u2009twenty gerahs to the shekel. [10] \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Nm 18:16
[10] A shekel is about two-fifths of an ounce of silver"}, {"pk": 4031555, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 3, "verse": 48, "text": "Give the silver to Aaron and his sons as the redemption price for those who are in excess among the Israelites.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4031556, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 3, "verse": 49, "text": "So Moses collected the redemption amount from those in excess of the ones redeemed by the Levites."}, {"pk": 4031557, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 3, "verse": 50, "text": "He collected the silver from the firstborn Israelites: 1,365 shekels [11] measured by the standard sanctuary shekel.", "comment": "[11] Over 34 pounds of silver"}, {"pk": 4031558, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 3, "verse": 51, "text": "He gave the redemption silver to Aaron and his sons in obedience to the LORD, just as the LORD commanded Moses."}, {"pk": 4031559, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 4, "verse": 1, "text": "The LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron:"}, {"pk": 4031560, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 4, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cAmong the Levites, take a census of the Kohathites \u24dd by their clans and their ancestral families, [1]", "comment": "\u24dd Ex 6:16,18; Nm 3:27-31; 1Ch 6:22-28
[1] Lit the house of their fathers, also in vv. 22,\u200b29,\u200b34,\u200b38,\u200b40,\u200b42,\u200b46"}, {"pk": 4031561, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 4, "verse": 3, "text": "men from thirty years old to fifty years old\u2009\u2014\u2009everyone who is qualified [2] to do work at the tent of meeting.", "comment": "[2] Lit everyone entering the service"}, {"pk": 4031562, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 4, "verse": 4, "text": "\u201cThe service of the Kohathites at the tent of meeting concerns the most holy objects. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Nm 3:30-31; 4:15-19"}, {"pk": 4031563, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 4, "verse": 5, "text": "Whenever the camp is about to move on, Aaron and his sons are to go in, take down the screening curtain, and cover the ark of the testimony with it. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Ex 25:10-22; 26:31-33"}, {"pk": 4031564, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 4, "verse": 6, "text": "They are to place over this a covering made of fine leather, [3] \u24d2 spread a solid blue cloth on top, and insert its poles. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d2 Ex 25:5; 26:14; 35:7,23; 36:19,34
\u24d3 Ex 25:13-15
[3] Hb obscure, also in vv. 8,\u200b10,\u200b11,\u200b12,\u200b14,\u200b25"}, {"pk": 4031565, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 4, "verse": 7, "text": "\u201cThey are to spread a blue cloth over the table of the Presence and place the plates and cups on it, as well as the bowls and pitchers for the drink offering. The regular bread offering is to be on it. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Ex 25:30; Lv 24:5-9"}, {"pk": 4031566, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 4, "verse": 8, "text": "They are to spread a scarlet cloth over them, cover them with a covering made of fine leather, and insert the poles in the table. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 25:26-28"}, {"pk": 4031567, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 4, "verse": 9, "text": "\u201cThey are to take a blue cloth and cover the lampstand \u24d6 used for light, with its lamps, snuffers, and firepans, \u24d7 as well as its jars of oil by which they service it.", "comment": "\u24d6 Ex 25:31-35; 26:35; 37:17-20
\u24d7 Ex 25:38; 37:23; Nm 4:14"}, {"pk": 4031568, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 4, "verse": 10, "text": "Then they are to place it with all its utensils inside a covering made of fine leather and put them on the carrying frame."}, {"pk": 4031569, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 4, "verse": 11, "text": "\u201cThey are to spread a blue cloth over the gold altar, \u24d8 cover it with a covering made of fine leather, and insert its poles. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Ex 30:4; 35:15
\u24d8 Ex 30:1-3; 31:8; 39:38; 40:5,26"}, {"pk": 4031570, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 4, "verse": 12, "text": "They are to take all the serving utensils they use in the sanctuary, place them in a blue cloth, cover them with a covering made of fine leather, and put them on a carrying frame."}, {"pk": 4031571, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 4, "verse": 13, "text": "\u201cThey are to remove the ashes from the bronze altar, spread a purple cloth over it,"}, {"pk": 4031572, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 4, "verse": 14, "text": "and place all the equipment on it that they use in serving: the firepans, meat forks, shovels, and basins\u2009\u2014\u2009all the equipment of the altar. \u24da They are to spread a covering made of fine leather over it and insert its poles. [4] \u24db", "comment": "[4] Sam, LXX addThey are to take a purple cloth and cover the wash basin and its base. They are to place them in a covering made of fine leather and put them on the carrying frame.
\u24da Ex 27:3; 38:3; Nm 7:13\u20148:4
\u24db Ex 27:7"}, {"pk": 4031573, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 4, "verse": 15, "text": "\u201cAaron and his sons are to finish covering the holy objects and all their equipment whenever the camp is to move on. The Kohathites will come and carry them, but they are not to touch the holy objects or they will die. \u24dc These are the transportation duties of the Kohathites regarding the tent of meeting.", "comment": "\u24dc Nm 1:51; 4:20; 8:19; 18:7"}, {"pk": 4031574, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 4, "verse": 16, "text": "\u201cEleazar, son of Aaron the priest, has oversight of the lamp oil, \u24dd the fragrant incense, \u24d0 the daily grain offering, \u24d1 and the anointing oil. \u24d2 He has oversight of the entire tabernacle and everything in it, the holy objects and their utensils.\u201d [5]", "comment": "\u24d0 Ex 25:6; 30:7; Lv 4:7
\u24dd Ex 25:6; 27:20; Lv 4:2
[5] Or the sanctuary and its furnishings
\u24d2 Ex 25:6; 29:7,21; Lv 8:2,10,12,30
\u24d1 Lv 6:20-22"}, {"pk": 4031575, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 4, "verse": 17, "text": "Then the LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron:"}, {"pk": 4031576, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 4, "verse": 18, "text": "\u201cDo not allow the Kohathite tribal clans to be wiped out from the Levites."}, {"pk": 4031577, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 4, "verse": 19, "text": "Do this for them so that they may live and not die when they come near the most holy objects: \u24d3 Aaron and his sons are to go in and assign each man his task and transportation duty.", "comment": "\u24d3 Nm 3:31; 4:4"}, {"pk": 4031578, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 4, "verse": 20, "text": "The Kohathites are not to go in and look at the holy objects as they are covered [6] or they will die.\u201d", "comment": "[6] Or objects, even long enough to swallow,"}, {"pk": 4031579, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 4, "verse": 21, "text": "The LORD spoke to Moses:"}, {"pk": 4031580, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 4, "verse": 22, "text": "\u201cTake a census of the Gershonites \u24d4 also, by their ancestral families and their clans.", "comment": "\u24d4 Nm 3:17,21-26"}, {"pk": 4031581, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 4, "verse": 23, "text": "Register men from thirty years old to fifty years old, everyone who is qualified to perform service, to do work at the tent of meeting."}, {"pk": 4031582, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 4, "verse": 24, "text": "This is the service of the Gershonite clans regarding work and transportation duties:"}, {"pk": 4031583, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 4, "verse": 25, "text": "They are to transport the tabernacle curtains, \u24d5 the tent of meeting with its covering and the covering made of fine leather on top of it, the screen for the entrance to the tent of meeting,", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 26:1-13; 36:8-17"}, {"pk": 4031584, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 4, "verse": 26, "text": "the hangings of the courtyard, the screen for the entrance at the gate of the courtyard that surrounds the tabernacle and the altar, along with their ropes and all the equipment for their service. They will carry out everything that needs to be done with these items."}, {"pk": 4031585, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 4, "verse": 27, "text": "\u201cAll the service of the Gershonites, all their transportation duties and all their other work, is to be done at the command of Aaron and his sons; you are to assign to them all that they are responsible to carry."}, {"pk": 4031586, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 4, "verse": 28, "text": "This is the service of the Gershonite clans at the tent of meeting, and their duties will be under the direction of Ithamar son of Aaron the priest. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Ex 6:23; 28:1; 38:21"}, {"pk": 4031587, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 4, "verse": 29, "text": "\u201cAs for the Merarites, you are to register them by their clans \u24d7 and their ancestral families.", "comment": "\u24d7 Ex 6:16,19; Nm 3:17,33-37"}, {"pk": 4031588, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 4, "verse": 30, "text": "Register men from thirty years old to fifty years old, everyone who is qualified to do the work of the tent of meeting."}, {"pk": 4031589, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 4, "verse": 31, "text": "This is what they are responsible to carry as the whole of their service at the tent of meeting: the supports of the tabernacle, with its crossbars, pillars, and bases,"}, {"pk": 4031590, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 4, "verse": 32, "text": "the posts of the surrounding courtyard with their bases, tent pegs, and ropes, including all their equipment and all the work related to them. You are to assign by name the items that they are responsible to carry."}, {"pk": 4031591, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 4, "verse": 33, "text": "This is the service of the Merarite clans regarding all their work at the tent of meeting, under the direction of Ithamar son of Aaron the priest.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4031592, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 4, "verse": 34, "text": "So Moses, Aaron, and the leaders of the community registered the Kohathites by their clans and their ancestral families,"}, {"pk": 4031593, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 4, "verse": 35, "text": "men from thirty years old to fifty years old, everyone who was qualified for work at the tent of meeting."}, {"pk": 4031594, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 4, "verse": 36, "text": "The men registered by their clans numbered 2,750."}, {"pk": 4031595, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 4, "verse": 37, "text": "These were the registered men of the Kohathite clans, everyone who could serve at the tent of meeting. Moses and Aaron registered them at the LORD\u2019s command through Moses."}, {"pk": 4031596, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 4, "verse": 38, "text": "The Gershonites were registered by their clans and their ancestral families,"}, {"pk": 4031597, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 4, "verse": 39, "text": "men from thirty years old to fifty years old, everyone who was qualified for work at the tent of meeting."}, {"pk": 4031598, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 4, "verse": 40, "text": "The men registered by their clans and their ancestral families numbered 2,630."}, {"pk": 4031599, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 4, "verse": 41, "text": "These were the registered men of the Gershonite clans. At the LORD\u2019s command Moses and Aaron registered everyone who could serve at the tent of meeting."}, {"pk": 4031600, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 4, "verse": 42, "text": "The men of the Merarite clans were registered by their clans and their ancestral families,"}, {"pk": 4031601, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 4, "verse": 43, "text": "those from thirty years old to fifty years old, everyone who was qualified for work at the tent of meeting."}, {"pk": 4031602, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 4, "verse": 44, "text": "The men registered by their clans numbered 3,200."}, {"pk": 4031603, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 4, "verse": 45, "text": "These were the registered men of the Merarite clans; Moses and Aaron registered them at the LORD\u2019s command through Moses."}, {"pk": 4031604, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 4, "verse": 46, "text": "Moses, Aaron, and the leaders of Israel registered all the Levites by their clans and their ancestral families,"}, {"pk": 4031605, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 4, "verse": 47, "text": "from thirty years old to fifty years old, everyone who was qualified to do the work of serving at the tent of meeting and transporting it."}, {"pk": 4031606, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 4, "verse": 48, "text": "Their registered men numbered 8,580."}, {"pk": 4031607, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 4, "verse": 49, "text": "At the LORD\u2019s command they were registered under the direction of Moses, each one according to his work and transportation duty, and his assignment was as the LORD commanded Moses."}, {"pk": 4031608, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 5, "verse": 1, "text": "The LORD instructed Moses:"}, {"pk": 4031609, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 5, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cCommand the Israelites to send away anyone from the camp who is afflicted with a skin disease, \u24d8 anyone who has a discharge, \u24d9 or anyone who is defiled because of a corpse. \u24da", "comment": "\u24d9 Lv 15:2-33; 22:4; 2Sm 3:29
\u24d8 Ex 4:6; Lv 13:42-44; Nm 12:10
\u24da Lv 14:2-3; 15:2; 22:4; Nm 9:6-7"}, {"pk": 4031610, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 5, "verse": 3, "text": "Send away both male or female; send them outside the camp, so that they will not defile their camps where I dwell among them.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4031611, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 5, "verse": 4, "text": "The Israelites did this, sending them outside the camp. The Israelites did as the LORD instructed Moses."}, {"pk": 4031612, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 5, "verse": 5, "text": "The LORD spoke to Moses:"}, {"pk": 4031613, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 5, "verse": 6, "text": "\u201cTell the Israelites: When a man or woman commits any sin against another, that person acts unfaithfully toward the LORD \u24db and is guilty. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24db Lv 6:2; Nm 31:16; Jos 22:22; 2Ch 28:19
\u24dc Lv 4:13,22,27; 5:2-5,17-19; 6:4; Ezk 22:4; 25:12"}, {"pk": 4031614, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 5, "verse": 7, "text": "The person is to confess \u24dd the sin he has committed. He is to pay full compensation, add a fifth of its value to it, and give it to the individual he has wronged. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd Lv 5:5; 26:40; Neh 1:6
\u24d0 Lv 5:16; 6:1-5; 22:14; 27:13,15,19,27,31"}, {"pk": 4031615, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 5, "verse": 8, "text": "But if that individual has no relative \u24d1 to receive compensation, the compensation goes to the LORD for the priest, along with the atonement ram by which the priest will make atonement for the guilty person. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d1 Lv 25:25,48-49; Jr 32:7
\u24d2 Lv 6:6-7"}, {"pk": 4031616, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 5, "verse": 9, "text": "Every holy contribution the Israelites present to the priest will be his. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Ex 25:2-3; 29:27-28; Lv 7:14,32,34"}, {"pk": 4031617, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 5, "verse": 10, "text": "Each one\u2019s holy contribution is his to give; what each one gives to the priest will be his.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4031618, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 5, "verse": 11, "text": "The LORD spoke to Moses:"}, {"pk": 4031619, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 5, "verse": 12, "text": "\u201cSpeak to the Israelites and tell them: If any man\u2019s wife goes astray, is unfaithful to him,"}, {"pk": 4031620, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 5, "verse": 13, "text": "and sleeps with another, [1] but it is concealed from her husband, and she is undetected, even though she has defiled herself, since there is no witness against her, and she wasn\u2019t caught in the act;", "comment": "[1] Lit and man lies with her and has an emission of semen"}, {"pk": 4031621, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 5, "verse": 14, "text": "and if a feeling of jealousy \u24d4 comes over the husband and he becomes jealous because of his wife who has defiled herself\u2009\u2014\u2009or if a feeling of jealousy comes over him and he becomes jealous of her though she has not defiled herself\u2009\u2014\u2009", "comment": "\u24d4 Jb 5:2; Pr 6:34; 14:30; 27:4; 2Co 12:20; Gl 5:20"}, {"pk": 4031622, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 5, "verse": 15, "text": "then the man is to bring his wife to the priest. He is also to bring an offering for her of two quarts [2] of barley flour. He is not to pour oil over it or put frankincense on it because it is a grain offering of jealousy, a grain offering for remembrance to draw attention to guilt.", "comment": "[2] Lit a tenth of an ephah"}, {"pk": 4031623, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 5, "verse": 16, "text": "\u201cThe priest is to bring her forward and have her stand before the LORD."}, {"pk": 4031624, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 5, "verse": 17, "text": "Then the priest is to take holy water in a clay bowl, take some of the dust from the tabernacle floor, and put it in the water."}, {"pk": 4031625, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 5, "verse": 18, "text": "After the priest has the woman stand before the LORD, he is to let down her hair [3] and place in her hands the grain offering for remembrance, which is the grain offering of jealousy. The priest is to hold the bitter water that brings a curse.", "comment": "[3] Or to uncover her head"}, {"pk": 4031626, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 5, "verse": 19, "text": "The priest will require the woman to take an oath and will say to her, \u2018If no man has slept with you, if you have not gone astray and become defiled while under your husband\u2019s authority, be unaffected by this bitter water that brings a curse."}, {"pk": 4031627, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 5, "verse": 20, "text": "But if you have gone astray while under your husband\u2019s authority, if you have defiled yourself and a man other than your husband has slept with you\u2019\u2009\u2014\u2009"}, {"pk": 4031628, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 5, "verse": 21, "text": "at this point the priest will make the woman take the oath with the sworn curse, and he is to say to her\u2009\u2014\u2009\u2018May the LORD make you into an object of your people\u2019s cursing and swearing when he makes your womb [4] shrivel and your belly swell.", "comment": "[4] Lit thigh, also in vv. 22,27"}, {"pk": 4031629, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 5, "verse": 22, "text": "May this water that brings a curse enter your stomach, causing your belly to swell and your womb to shrivel.\u2019 \u201cAnd the woman will reply, \u2018Amen, Amen.\u2019"}, {"pk": 4031630, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 5, "verse": 23, "text": "\u201cThen the priest is to write these curses on a scroll and wash them off into the bitter water."}, {"pk": 4031631, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 5, "verse": 24, "text": "He will require the woman to drink the bitter water that brings a curse, and it will enter her to cause bitter suffering."}, {"pk": 4031632, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 5, "verse": 25, "text": "The priest is to take the grain offering of jealousy from the woman, present the offering before the LORD, and bring it to the altar."}, {"pk": 4031633, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 5, "verse": 26, "text": "The priest is to take a handful of the grain offering as a memorial portion \u24d5 and burn it on the altar. Afterward, he will require the woman to drink the water.", "comment": "\u24d5 Lv 2:2,9,16; 5:12; 6:15; 24:7"}, {"pk": 4031634, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 5, "verse": 27, "text": "\u201cWhen he makes her drink the water, if she has defiled herself and been unfaithful to her husband, the water that brings a curse will enter her to cause bitter suffering; her belly will swell, and her womb will shrivel. She will become a curse among her people."}, {"pk": 4031635, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 5, "verse": 28, "text": "But if the woman has not defiled herself and is pure, she will be unaffected and will be able to conceive children."}, {"pk": 4031636, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 5, "verse": 29, "text": "\u201cThis is the law regarding jealousy when a wife goes astray and defiles herself while under her husband\u2019s authority,"}, {"pk": 4031637, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 5, "verse": 30, "text": "or when a feeling of jealousy comes over a husband and he becomes jealous of his wife. He is to have the woman stand before the LORD, and the priest will carry out all these instructions for her."}, {"pk": 4031638, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 5, "verse": 31, "text": "The husband will be free of guilt, but that woman will bear her iniquity.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4031639, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 6, "verse": 1, "text": "The LORD instructed Moses:"}, {"pk": 4031640, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 6, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cSpeak to the Israelites and tell them: When a man or woman makes a special vow, a Nazirite vow, \u24d6 to consecrate himself to the LORD,", "comment": "\u24d6 Jdg 13:5,7; 16:17; Am 2:11-12"}, {"pk": 4031641, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 6, "verse": 3, "text": "he is to abstain from wine and beer. \u24d7 He must not drink vinegar made from wine or from beer. He must not drink any grape juice or eat fresh grapes or raisins.", "comment": "\u24d7 Jdg 13:4,7,14"}, {"pk": 4031642, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 6, "verse": 4, "text": "He is not to eat anything produced by the grapevine, from seeds to skin, during the period of his consecration."}, {"pk": 4031643, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 6, "verse": 5, "text": "\u201cYou must not cut his hair [1] throughout the time of his vow of consecration. He may be holy until the time is completed during which he consecrates himself to the LORD; he is to let the hair of his head grow long.", "comment": "[1] Lit \u201cA razor is not to pass over his head"}, {"pk": 4031644, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 6, "verse": 6, "text": "He must not go near a dead body during the time he consecrates himself to the LORD. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Nm 19:11-16"}, {"pk": 4031645, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 6, "verse": 7, "text": "He is not to defile himself for his father or mother, or his brother or sister, when they die, while the mark of consecration to his God is on his head."}, {"pk": 4031646, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 6, "verse": 8, "text": "He is holy to the LORD \u24d9 during the time of consecration.", "comment": "\u24d9 Nm 6:5; Dt 7:6; 14:2,21; 26:19; 2Ch 35:3"}, {"pk": 4031647, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 6, "verse": 9, "text": "\u201cIf someone suddenly dies near him, defiling his consecrated head, he must shave his head on the day of his purification; he is to shave it on the seventh day. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Nm 19:11"}, {"pk": 4031648, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 6, "verse": 10, "text": "On the eighth day he is to bring two turtledoves or two young pigeons to the priest at the entrance to the tent of meeting. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Ex 29:42-43; Lv 5:7; Nm 6:18"}, {"pk": 4031649, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 6, "verse": 11, "text": "The priest is to offer one as a sin offering and the other as a burnt offering \u24dc to make atonement on behalf of the Nazirite, since he incurred guilt because of the corpse. On that day he is to consecrate his head again. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dc Lv 1:14-17; 5:7-10
\u24dd Lv 15:13-15"}, {"pk": 4031650, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 6, "verse": 12, "text": "He is to rededicate his time of consecration to the LORD and to bring a year-old male lamb as a guilt offering. \u24d0 But do not count the initial period of consecration because it became defiled.", "comment": "\u24d0 Lv 5:14-19; 7:1-6"}, {"pk": 4031651, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 6, "verse": 13, "text": "\u201cThis is the law of the Nazirite: On the day his time of consecration is completed, he is to be brought to the entrance to the tent of meeting. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Lv 14:11; Nm 8:9"}, {"pk": 4031652, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 6, "verse": 14, "text": "He is to present an offering to the LORD \u24d2 of one unblemished year-old male lamb as a burnt offering, one unblemished year-old female lamb as a sin offering, one unblemished ram as a fellowship offering, \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d2 Ac 21:24
\u24d3 Lv 1:10-13; 3:1-5; 4:32-35"}, {"pk": 4031653, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 6, "verse": 15, "text": "along with their grain offerings and drink offerings, \u24d4 and a basket of unleavened cakes made from fine flour mixed with oil, and unleavened wafers coated with oil. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d4 Ex 29:40-41; Lv 23:12-13,18; Nm 15:1-12
\u24d5 Ex 29:2; Lv 2:4-11; 7:12"}, {"pk": 4031654, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 6, "verse": 16, "text": "\u201cThe priest is to present these before the LORD and sacrifice the Nazirite\u2019s sin offering and burnt offering."}, {"pk": 4031655, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 6, "verse": 17, "text": "He will also offer the ram as a fellowship sacrifice to the LORD, together with the basket of unleavened bread. Then the priest will offer the accompanying grain offering and drink offering."}, {"pk": 4031656, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 6, "verse": 18, "text": "\u201cThe Nazirite is to shave his consecrated head at the entrance to the tent of meeting, take the hair from his head, and put it on the fire under the fellowship sacrifice."}, {"pk": 4031657, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 6, "verse": 19, "text": "The priest is to take the boiled shoulder from the ram, one unleavened cake from the basket, and one unleavened wafer, and put them into the hands \u24d6 of the Nazirite after he has shaved his consecrated head.", "comment": "\u24d6 Ex 29:24; Lv 2:4-11"}, {"pk": 4031658, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 6, "verse": 20, "text": "The priest is to present them as a presentation offering before the LORD. \u24d7 It is a holy portion for the priest, in addition to the breast of the presentation offering and the thigh of the contribution. \u24d8 After that, the Nazirite may drink wine.", "comment": "\u24d8 Ex 25:2-3; 29:27-28; Lv 7:14,32,34
\u24d7 Ex 29:25-27"}, {"pk": 4031659, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 6, "verse": 21, "text": "\u201cThese are the instructions about the Nazirite who vows his offering to the LORD for his consecration, \u24d9 in addition to whatever else he can afford; he must fulfill whatever vow he makes in keeping with the instructions for his consecration.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d9 Ac 21:24"}, {"pk": 4031660, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 6, "verse": 22, "text": "The LORD spoke to Moses:"}, {"pk": 4031661, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 6, "verse": 23, "text": "\u201cTell Aaron and his sons, \u2018This is how you are to bless the Israelites. You should say to them,"}, {"pk": 4031662, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 6, "verse": 24, "text": "\u201cMay the LORD bless you and protect you; \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 121:4,7; 128:5; 134:3"}, {"pk": 4031663, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 6, "verse": 25, "text": "may the LORD make his face shine on you
and be gracious to you; \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 67:1; 80:3; 89:15; 119:135"}, {"pk": 4031664, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 6, "verse": 26, "text": "may the LORD look with favor on you [2]
and give you peace.\u201d\u2019 \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 4:6; 147:14
[2] Lit LORD lift his face to you"}, {"pk": 4031665, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 6, "verse": 27, "text": "In this way they will pronounce my name over [3] the Israelites, and I will bless them.\u201d", "comment": "[3] Or put my name on"}, {"pk": 4031666, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 7, "verse": 1, "text": "On the day Moses finished setting up the tabernacle, \u24dd he anointed and consecrated it and all its furnishings, along with the altar and all its utensils. After he anointed and consecrated these things,", "comment": "\u24dd Ex 39:32; 40:17; Nm 9:15"}, {"pk": 4031667, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 7, "verse": 2, "text": "the leaders of Israel, the heads of their ancestral families, [1] presented an offering. They were the tribal leaders who supervised the registration. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Nm 1:4-16
[1] Lit the house of their fathers"}, {"pk": 4031668, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 7, "verse": 3, "text": "They brought as their offering before the LORD six covered carts and twelve oxen, a cart from every two leaders and an ox from each one, and presented them in front of the tabernacle."}, {"pk": 4031669, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 7, "verse": 4, "text": "The LORD said to Moses,"}, {"pk": 4031670, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 7, "verse": 5, "text": "\u201cAccept these from them to be used in the work of the tent of meeting, and give this offering to the Levites, to each division according to their service.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4031671, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 7, "verse": 6, "text": "So Moses took the carts and oxen and gave them to the Levites."}, {"pk": 4031672, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 7, "verse": 7, "text": "He gave the Gershonites two carts and four oxen corresponding to their service, \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Nm 4:23-28,32"}, {"pk": 4031673, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 7, "verse": 8, "text": "and gave the Merarites four carts and eight oxen corresponding to their service, \u24d2 under the direction of Ithamar son of Aaron the priest.", "comment": "\u24d2 Nm 3:36-37; 4:30-33"}, {"pk": 4031674, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 7, "verse": 9, "text": "But he did not give any to the Kohathites, since their responsibility was service related to the holy objects \u24d3 carried on their shoulders. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d3 Nm 4:4-16
\u24d4 Nm 3:28-31; 4:4-20"}, {"pk": 4031675, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 7, "verse": 10, "text": "The leaders also presented the dedication gift for the altar when it was anointed. \u24d5 The leaders presented their offerings in front of the altar.", "comment": "\u24d5 Nm 7:11,84,88; 1Kg 8:62-64; 2Ch 7:4-9; Neh 12:27"}, {"pk": 4031676, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 7, "verse": 11, "text": "The LORD told Moses, \u201cEach day have one leader present his offering for the dedication of the altar.\u201d \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Ex 40:10"}, {"pk": 4031677, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 7, "verse": 12, "text": "The one who presented his offering on the first day was Nahshon son of Amminadab \u24d7 from the tribe of Judah.", "comment": "\u24d7 Nm 1:7; 2:3; 10:14"}, {"pk": 4031678, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 7, "verse": 13, "text": "His offering was one silver dish weighing 3\u00bc pounds [2] and one silver basin weighing 1\u00be pounds, [3] measured by the standard sanctuary shekel, both of them full of fine flour mixed with oil for a grain offering; \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Lv 2:1-2; 6:14-18
[3] Lit 70 shekels, also in vv. 19,\u200b25,\u200b31,\u200b37,\u200b43,\u200b49,\u200b55,\u200b61,\u200b67,\u200b73,\u200b79
[2] Lit dish, 130 its shekel-weight, also in vv. 19,\u200b25,\u200b31,\u200b37,\u200b43,\u200b49,\u200b55,\u200b61,\u200b67,\u200b73,\u200b79"}, {"pk": 4031679, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 7, "verse": 14, "text": "one gold bowl weighing four ounces, [4] full of incense;", "comment": "[4] Lit 10 (shekels), also in vv. 20,\u200b26,\u200b32,\u200b38,\u200b44,\u200b50,\u200b56,\u200b62,\u200b68,\u200b74,\u200b80,\u200b86"}, {"pk": 4031680, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 7, "verse": 15, "text": "one young bull, one ram, and one male lamb a year old, for a burnt offering; \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Lv 1:1-13; 6:8-13"}, {"pk": 4031681, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 7, "verse": 16, "text": "one male goat for a sin offering; \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Lv 4:1\u20145:13; 6:24-30; Nm 28:11-15"}, {"pk": 4031682, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 7, "verse": 17, "text": "and two bulls, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old, for the fellowship sacrifice. \u24db This was the offering of Nahshon son of Amminadab.", "comment": "\u24db Lv 3:1-17; 7:11-21"}, {"pk": 4031683, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 7, "verse": 18, "text": "On the second day Nethanel son of Zuar, \u24dc leader of Issachar, presented an offering.", "comment": "\u24dc Nm 1:8; 2:5; 10:15"}, {"pk": 4031684, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 7, "verse": 19, "text": "As his offering, he presented one silver dish weighing 3\u00bc pounds and one silver basin weighing 1\u00be pounds, measured by the standard sanctuary shekel, both of them full of fine flour mixed with oil for a grain offering;"}, {"pk": 4031685, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 7, "verse": 20, "text": "one gold bowl weighing four ounces, full of incense;"}, {"pk": 4031686, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 7, "verse": 21, "text": "one young bull, one ram, and one male lamb a year old, for a burnt offering;"}, {"pk": 4031687, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 7, "verse": 22, "text": "one male goat for a sin offering;"}, {"pk": 4031688, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 7, "verse": 23, "text": "and two bulls, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old, for the fellowship sacrifice. This was the offering of Nethanel son of Zuar."}, {"pk": 4031689, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 7, "verse": 24, "text": "On the third day Eliab son of Helon, \u24dd leader of the Zebulunites, presented an offering.", "comment": "\u24dd Nm 1:9; 2:7; 10:16"}, {"pk": 4031690, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 7, "verse": 25, "text": "His offering was one silver dish weighing 3\u00bc pounds and one silver basin weighing 1\u00be pounds, measured by the standard sanctuary shekel, both of them full of fine flour mixed with oil for a grain offering;"}, {"pk": 4031691, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 7, "verse": 26, "text": "one gold bowl weighing four ounces, full of incense;"}, {"pk": 4031692, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 7, "verse": 27, "text": "one young bull, one ram, and one male lamb a year old, for a burnt offering;"}, {"pk": 4031693, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 7, "verse": 28, "text": "one male goat for a sin offering;"}, {"pk": 4031694, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 7, "verse": 29, "text": "and two bulls, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old, for the fellowship sacrifice. This was the offering of Eliab son of Helon."}, {"pk": 4031695, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 7, "verse": 30, "text": "On the fourth day Elizur son of Shedeur, \u24d0 leader of the Reubenites, presented an offering.", "comment": "\u24d0 Nm 1:5; 2:10; 10:18"}, {"pk": 4031696, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 7, "verse": 31, "text": "His offering was one silver dish weighing 3\u00bc pounds and one silver basin weighing 1\u00be pounds, measured by the standard sanctuary shekel, both of them full of fine flour mixed with oil for a grain offering;"}, {"pk": 4031697, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 7, "verse": 32, "text": "one gold bowl weighing four ounces, full of incense;"}, {"pk": 4031698, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 7, "verse": 33, "text": "one young bull, one ram, and one male lamb a year old, for a burnt offering;"}, {"pk": 4031699, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 7, "verse": 34, "text": "one male goat for a sin offering;"}, {"pk": 4031700, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 7, "verse": 35, "text": "and two bulls, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old, for the fellowship sacrifice. This was the offering of Elizur son of Shedeur."}, {"pk": 4031701, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 7, "verse": 36, "text": "On the fifth day Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai, \u24d1 leader of the Simeonites, presented an offering.", "comment": "\u24d1 Nm 1:6; 2:12; 10:19"}, {"pk": 4031702, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 7, "verse": 37, "text": "His offering was one silver dish weighing 3\u00bc pounds and one silver basin weighing 1\u00be pounds, measured by the standard sanctuary shekel, both of them full of fine flour mixed with oil for a grain offering;"}, {"pk": 4031703, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 7, "verse": 38, "text": "one gold bowl weighing four ounces, full of incense;"}, {"pk": 4031704, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 7, "verse": 39, "text": "one young bull, one ram, and one male lamb a year old, for a burnt offering;"}, {"pk": 4031705, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 7, "verse": 40, "text": "one male goat for a sin offering;"}, {"pk": 4031706, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 7, "verse": 41, "text": "and two bulls, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old, for the fellowship sacrifice. This was the offering of Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai."}, {"pk": 4031707, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 7, "verse": 42, "text": "On the sixth day Eliasaph son of Deuel, [5] \u24d2 leader of the Gadites, presented an offering.", "comment": "[5] LXX, Syr read Reuel
\u24d2 Nm 1:14; 2:14; 10:20"}, {"pk": 4031708, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 7, "verse": 43, "text": "His offering was one silver dish weighing 3\u00bc pounds and one silver basin weighing 1\u00be pounds, measured by the standard sanctuary shekel, both of them full of fine flour mixed with oil for a grain offering;"}, {"pk": 4031709, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 7, "verse": 44, "text": "one gold bowl weighing four ounces full of incense;"}, {"pk": 4031710, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 7, "verse": 45, "text": "one young bull, one ram, and one male lamb a year old, for a burnt offering;"}, {"pk": 4031711, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 7, "verse": 46, "text": "one male goat for a sin offering;"}, {"pk": 4031712, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 7, "verse": 47, "text": "and two bulls, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old, for the fellowship sacrifice. This was the offering of Eliasaph son of Deuel. [6]", "comment": "[6] LXX, Syr read Reuel"}, {"pk": 4031713, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 7, "verse": 48, "text": "On the seventh day Elishama son of Ammihud, \u24d3 leader of the Ephraimites, presented an offering.", "comment": "\u24d3 Nm 1:10; 2:18; 10:22"}, {"pk": 4031714, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 7, "verse": 49, "text": "His offering was one silver dish weighing 3\u00bc pounds and one silver basin weighing 1\u00be pounds, measured by the standard sanctuary shekel, both of them full of fine flour mixed with oil for a grain offering;"}, {"pk": 4031715, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 7, "verse": 50, "text": "one gold bowl weighing four ounces, full of incense;"}, {"pk": 4031716, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 7, "verse": 51, "text": "one young bull, one ram, and one male lamb a year old, for a burnt offering;"}, {"pk": 4031717, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 7, "verse": 52, "text": "one male goat for a sin offering;"}, {"pk": 4031718, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 7, "verse": 53, "text": "and two bulls, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old, for the fellowship sacrifice. This was the offering of Elishama son of Ammihud."}, {"pk": 4031719, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 7, "verse": 54, "text": "On the eighth day Gamaliel son of Pedahzur, \u24d4 leader of the Manassites, presented an offering.", "comment": "\u24d4 Nm 1:10; 2:20; 10:23"}, {"pk": 4031720, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 7, "verse": 55, "text": "His offering was one silver dish weighing 3\u00bc pounds and one silver basin weighing 1\u00be pounds, measured by the standard sanctuary shekel, both of them full of fine flour mixed with oil for a grain offering;"}, {"pk": 4031721, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 7, "verse": 56, "text": "one gold bowl weighing four ounces, full of incense;"}, {"pk": 4031722, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 7, "verse": 57, "text": "one young bull, one ram, and one male lamb a year old, for a burnt offering;"}, {"pk": 4031723, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 7, "verse": 58, "text": "one male goat for a sin offering;"}, {"pk": 4031724, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 7, "verse": 59, "text": "and two bulls, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old, for the fellowship sacrifice. This was the offering of Gamaliel son of Pedahzur."}, {"pk": 4031725, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 7, "verse": 60, "text": "On the ninth day Abidan son of Gideoni, \u24d5 leader of the Benjaminites, presented an offering.", "comment": "\u24d5 Nm 1:11; 2:22; 10:24"}, {"pk": 4031726, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 7, "verse": 61, "text": "His offering was one silver dish weighing 3\u00bc pounds and one silver basin weighing 1\u00be pounds, measured by the standard sanctuary shekel, both of them full of fine flour mixed with oil for a grain offering;"}, {"pk": 4031727, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 7, "verse": 62, "text": "one gold bowl weighing four ounces, full of incense;"}, {"pk": 4031728, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 7, "verse": 63, "text": "one young bull, one ram, and one male lamb a year old, for a burnt offering;"}, {"pk": 4031729, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 7, "verse": 64, "text": "one male goat for a sin offering;"}, {"pk": 4031730, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 7, "verse": 65, "text": "and two bulls, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old, for the fellowship sacrifice. This was the offering of Abidan son of Gideoni."}, {"pk": 4031731, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 7, "verse": 66, "text": "On the tenth day Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai, \u24d6 leader of the Danites, presented an offering.", "comment": "\u24d6 Nm 1:12; 2:25; 10:25"}, {"pk": 4031732, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 7, "verse": 67, "text": "His offering was one silver dish weighing 3\u00bc pounds and one silver basin weighing 1\u00be pounds, measured by the standard sanctuary shekel, both of them full of fine flour mixed with oil for a grain offering;"}, {"pk": 4031733, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 7, "verse": 68, "text": "one gold bowl weighing four ounces, full of incense;"}, {"pk": 4031734, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 7, "verse": 69, "text": "one young bull, one ram, and one male lamb a year old, for a burnt offering;"}, {"pk": 4031735, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 7, "verse": 70, "text": "one male goat for a sin offering;"}, {"pk": 4031736, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 7, "verse": 71, "text": "and two bulls, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old, for the fellowship sacrifice. This was the offering of Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai."}, {"pk": 4031737, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 7, "verse": 72, "text": "On the eleventh day Pagiel son of Ochran, \u24d7 leader of the Asherites, presented an offering.", "comment": "\u24d7 Nm 1:13; 2:27; 10:26"}, {"pk": 4031738, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 7, "verse": 73, "text": "His offering was one silver dish weighing 3\u00bc pounds and one silver basin weighing 1\u00be pounds, measured by the standard sanctuary shekel, both of them full of fine flour mixed with oil for a grain offering;"}, {"pk": 4031739, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 7, "verse": 74, "text": "one gold bowl weighing four ounces, full of incense;"}, {"pk": 4031740, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 7, "verse": 75, "text": "one young bull, one ram, and one male lamb a year old, for a burnt offering;"}, {"pk": 4031741, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 7, "verse": 76, "text": "one male goat for a sin offering;"}, {"pk": 4031742, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 7, "verse": 77, "text": "and two bulls, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old, for the fellowship sacrifice. This was the offering of Pagiel son of Ochran."}, {"pk": 4031743, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 7, "verse": 78, "text": "On the twelfth day Ahira son of Enan, \u24d8 leader of the Naphtalites, presented an offering.", "comment": "\u24d8 Nm 1:15; 2:29; 10:27"}, {"pk": 4031744, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 7, "verse": 79, "text": "His offering was one silver dish weighing 3\u00bc pounds and one silver basin weighing 1\u00be pounds, measured by the standard sanctuary shekel, both of them full of fine flour mixed with oil for a grain offering;"}, {"pk": 4031745, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 7, "verse": 80, "text": "one gold bowl weighing four ounces, full of incense;"}, {"pk": 4031746, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 7, "verse": 81, "text": "one young bull, one ram, and one male lamb a year old, for a burnt offering;"}, {"pk": 4031747, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 7, "verse": 82, "text": "one male goat for a sin offering;"}, {"pk": 4031748, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 7, "verse": 83, "text": "and two bulls, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old, for the fellowship sacrifice. This was the offering of Ahira son of Enan."}, {"pk": 4031749, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 7, "verse": 84, "text": "This was the dedication gift from the leaders of Israel for the altar when it was anointed: \u24d9 twelve silver dishes, twelve silver basins, and twelve gold bowls.", "comment": "\u24d9 Nm 7:1,10"}, {"pk": 4031750, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 7, "verse": 85, "text": "Each silver dish weighed 3\u00bc pounds, [7] and each basin 1\u00be pounds. [8] The total weight of the silver articles was 60 pounds [9] measured by the standard sanctuary shekel.", "comment": "[7] Lit 130 (shekels)
[8] Lit 70 (shekels)
[9] Lit 2,400 (shekels)"}, {"pk": 4031751, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 7, "verse": 86, "text": "The twelve gold bowls full of incense each weighed four ounces measured by the standard sanctuary shekel. The total weight of the gold bowls was 3 pounds. [10]", "comment": "[10] Lit 120 (shekels)"}, {"pk": 4031752, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 7, "verse": 87, "text": "All the livestock for the burnt offering \u24da totaled twelve bulls, twelve rams, and twelve male lambs a year old, with their grain offerings, and twelve male goats for the sin offering. \u24db", "comment": "\u24da Lv 1:1-13; 6:8-13
\u24db Lv 4:22-26; 6:24-30; Nm 28:11-15"}, {"pk": 4031753, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 7, "verse": 88, "text": "All the livestock for the fellowship sacrifice \u24dc totaled twenty-four bulls, sixty rams, sixty male goats, and sixty male lambs a year old. This was the dedication gift for the altar after it was anointed.", "comment": "\u24dc Lv 3:1-17; 7:11-21"}, {"pk": 4031754, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 7, "verse": 89, "text": "When Moses entered the tent of meeting to speak with the LORD, he heard the voice speaking to him \u24dd from above the mercy seat that was on the ark of the testimony, from between the two cherubim. \u24d0 He spoke to him that way.", "comment": "\u24d0 Ex 25:10-22; 37:1-9; 1Kg 6:25
\u24dd Nm 12:8"}, {"pk": 4031755, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 8, "verse": 1, "text": "The LORD spoke to Moses:"}, {"pk": 4031756, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 8, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cSpeak to Aaron and tell him: When you set up the lamps, the seven lamps are to give light in front of the lampstand.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4031757, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 8, "verse": 3, "text": "So Aaron did this; he set up its lamps to give light in front of the lampstand just as the LORD had commanded Moses."}, {"pk": 4031758, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 8, "verse": 4, "text": "This is the way the lampstand was made: it was a hammered work of gold, hammered from its base to its flower petals. The lampstand was made according to the pattern the LORD had shown Moses. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Ex 25:31-40"}, {"pk": 4031759, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 8, "verse": 5, "text": "The LORD spoke to Moses:"}, {"pk": 4031760, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 8, "verse": 6, "text": "\u201cTake the Levites from among the Israelites and ceremonially cleanse them."}, {"pk": 4031761, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 8, "verse": 7, "text": "Do this to them for their purification: Sprinkle them with the purification water. \u24d2 Have them shave their entire bodies and wash their clothes, and so purify themselves. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Lv 8:1-6; 14:8-9; Nm 6:19
\u24d2 Lv 14:51; Nm 19:7,13,17,20; Heb 9:13,23"}, {"pk": 4031762, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 8, "verse": 8, "text": "\u201cThey are to take a young bull and its grain offering of fine flour mixed with oil, and you are to take a second young bull for a sin offering."}, {"pk": 4031763, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 8, "verse": 9, "text": "Bring the Levites before the tent of meeting and assemble the entire Israelite community. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Ex 29:4; Lv 8:1-6"}, {"pk": 4031764, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 8, "verse": 10, "text": "Then present the Levites before the LORD, and have the Israelites lay their hands on them."}, {"pk": 4031765, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 8, "verse": 11, "text": "Aaron is to present the Levites before the LORD as a presentation offering from the Israelites, so that they may perform the LORD\u2019s work. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Nm 1:50,53; 3:6-7"}, {"pk": 4031766, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 8, "verse": 12, "text": "Next the Levites are to lay their hands on the heads of the bulls. Sacrifice one as a sin offering and the other as a burnt offering to the LORD, to make atonement for the Levites. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Lv 1:3-5; 4:3-4"}, {"pk": 4031767, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 8, "verse": 13, "text": "\u201cYou are to have the Levites stand before Aaron and his sons, and you are to present them before the LORD as a presentation offering."}, {"pk": 4031768, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 8, "verse": 14, "text": "In this way you are to separate the Levites from the rest of the Israelites so that the Levites will belong to me. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Nm 3:12,45; 16:8-9"}, {"pk": 4031769, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 8, "verse": 15, "text": "After that the Levites may come to serve at the tent of meeting, once you have ceremonially cleansed them and presented them as a presentation offering. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Ex 29:26-27; Lv 8:26-29; Nm 6:20"}, {"pk": 4031770, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 8, "verse": 16, "text": "For they have been exclusively assigned to me from the Israelites. \u24d9 I have taken them for myself in place of all who come first from the womb, every Israelite firstborn. \u24da", "comment": "\u24d9 Nm 3:9; 18:6
\u24da Ex 13:2,12,15; 32:26-29; Nm 3:6,12-13,41-45; 8:16-19; 18:1; Dt 10:8-9; 18:1-2; 21:5"}, {"pk": 4031771, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 8, "verse": 17, "text": "For every firstborn among the Israelites is mine, both man and animal. I consecrated them to myself \u24db on the day I struck down every firstborn in the land of Egypt.", "comment": "\u24db Ex 13:1-2,11-12,15-16"}, {"pk": 4031772, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 8, "verse": 18, "text": "But I have taken the Levites in place of every firstborn among the Israelites."}, {"pk": 4031773, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 8, "verse": 19, "text": "From the Israelites, I have given the Levites exclusively to Aaron and his sons to perform the work for the Israelites at the tent of meeting and to make atonement on their behalf, so that no plague will come against the Israelites when they approach the sanctuary.\u201d \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Nm 1:51,53; 16:1-3,32-50; 18:1-7"}, {"pk": 4031774, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 8, "verse": 20, "text": "Moses, Aaron, and the entire Israelite community did this to the Levites. The Israelites did everything to them the LORD commanded Moses regarding the Levites."}, {"pk": 4031775, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 8, "verse": 21, "text": "The Levites purified themselves and washed their clothes; then Aaron presented [1] them before the LORD as a presentation offering. Aaron also made atonement for them to cleanse them ceremonially.", "comment": "[1] Lit waved"}, {"pk": 4031776, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 8, "verse": 22, "text": "After that, the Levites came to do their work at the tent of meeting in the presence of Aaron and his sons. So they did to them as the LORD had commanded Moses concerning the Levites."}, {"pk": 4031777, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 8, "verse": 23, "text": "The LORD spoke to Moses:"}, {"pk": 4031778, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 8, "verse": 24, "text": "\u201cIn regard to the Levites: From twenty-five years old or more, a man enters the service in the work at the tent of meeting. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Nm 4:3,23,30"}, {"pk": 4031779, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 8, "verse": 25, "text": "But at fifty years old he is to retire from his service in the work and no longer serve."}, {"pk": 4031780, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 8, "verse": 26, "text": "He may assist his brothers to fulfill responsibilities [2] at the tent of meeting, \u24d0 but he must not do the work. This is how you are to deal with the Levites regarding their duties.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d0 Nm 3:7-8
[2] Or to keep guard"}, {"pk": 4031781, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 9, "verse": 1, "text": "In the first month of the second year after their departure from the land of Egypt, the LORD told Moses in the Wilderness of Sinai: \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Ex 19:1-2; Nm 1:1; 3:4,14"}, {"pk": 4031782, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 9, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cThe Israelites are to observe the Passover at its appointed time. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Ex 13:10; 23:15"}, {"pk": 4031783, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 9, "verse": 3, "text": "You must observe it at its appointed time on the fourteenth day of this month at twilight; you are to observe it according to all its statutes and ordinances.\u201d \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Ex 12:2-27; Lv 23:4-8; Nm 28:16-25; Dt 16:1-8"}, {"pk": 4031784, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 9, "verse": 4, "text": "So Moses told the Israelites to observe the Passover,"}, {"pk": 4031785, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 9, "verse": 5, "text": "and they observed it in the first month on the fourteenth day at twilight in the Wilderness of Sinai. The Israelites did everything as the LORD had commanded Moses."}, {"pk": 4031786, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 9, "verse": 6, "text": "But there were some men who were unclean because of a human corpse, so they could not observe the Passover on that day. \u24d4 These men came before Moses and Aaron the same day", "comment": "\u24d4 2Ch 30:3"}, {"pk": 4031787, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 9, "verse": 7, "text": "and said to him, \u201cWe are unclean because of a human corpse. Why should we be excluded from presenting the LORD\u2019s offering at its appointed time with the other Israelites?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4031788, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 9, "verse": 8, "text": "Moses replied to them, \u201cWait here until I hear what the LORD commands for you.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4031789, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 9, "verse": 9, "text": "Then the LORD spoke to Moses:"}, {"pk": 4031790, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 9, "verse": 10, "text": "\u201cTell the Israelites: When any one of you or your descendants is unclean because of a corpse \u24d5 or is on a distant journey, he may still observe the Passover to the LORD.", "comment": "\u24d5 Lv 21:1-3; Nm 5:2; 6:6-12"}, {"pk": 4031791, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 9, "verse": 11, "text": "Such people are to observe it in the second month, on the fourteenth day at twilight. They are to eat the animal with unleavened bread and bitter herbs; \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Ex 12:8,15; Dt 16:3-4,8"}, {"pk": 4031792, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 9, "verse": 12, "text": "they may not leave any of it until morning or break any of its bones. \u24d7 They must observe the Passover according to all its statutes.", "comment": "\u24d7 Ex 12:10,46; Ps 34:20; Jn 19:36"}, {"pk": 4031793, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 9, "verse": 13, "text": "\u201cBut the man who is ceremonially clean, is not on a journey, and yet fails to observe the Passover is to be cut off from his people, because he did not present the LORD\u2019s offering at its appointed time. That man will bear the consequences of his sin."}, {"pk": 4031794, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 9, "verse": 14, "text": "\u201cIf an alien resides with you and wants to observe the Passover to the LORD, \u24d8 he is to do it according to the Passover statute and its ordinances. You are to apply the same statute to both the resident alien and the native of the land.\u201d \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Ex 12:49; Lv 24:22; Nm 15:14-16
\u24d8 Ex 12:48"}, {"pk": 4031795, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 9, "verse": 15, "text": "On the day the tabernacle was set up, the cloud covered the tabernacle, the tent of the testimony, \u24da and it appeared like fire above the tabernacle from evening until morning.", "comment": "\u24da Ex 40:17,34; Nm 7:1"}, {"pk": 4031796, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 9, "verse": 16, "text": "It remained that way continuously: the cloud would cover it, [1] appearing like fire at night. \u24db", "comment": "[1] LXX, Vg, Syr, Tg read it by day
\u24db Ex 13:21-22; 40:38"}, {"pk": 4031797, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 9, "verse": 17, "text": "Whenever the cloud was lifted up above the tent, the Israelites would set out; at the place where the cloud stopped, there the Israelites camped. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Ex 40:36-38; Nm 10:11,33-34"}, {"pk": 4031798, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 9, "verse": 18, "text": "At the LORD\u2019s command the Israelites set out, and at the LORD\u2019s command they camped. As long as the cloud stayed over the tabernacle, they camped."}, {"pk": 4031799, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 9, "verse": 19, "text": "Even when the cloud stayed over the tabernacle many days, the Israelites carried out the LORD\u2019s requirement and did not set out."}, {"pk": 4031800, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 9, "verse": 20, "text": "Sometimes the cloud remained over the tabernacle for only a few days. They would camp at the LORD\u2019s command and set out at the LORD\u2019s command."}, {"pk": 4031801, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 9, "verse": 21, "text": "Sometimes the cloud remained only from evening until morning; when the cloud lifted in the morning, they set out. Or if it remained a day and a night, they moved out when the cloud lifted."}, {"pk": 4031802, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 9, "verse": 22, "text": "Whether it was two days, a month, or longer, [2] the Israelites camped and did not set out as long as the cloud stayed over the tabernacle. But when it was lifted, they set out.", "comment": "[2] Or a year"}, {"pk": 4031803, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 9, "verse": 23, "text": "They camped at the LORD\u2019s command, and they set out at the LORD\u2019s command. They carried out the LORD\u2019s requirement according to his command through Moses."}, {"pk": 4031804, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 10, "verse": 1, "text": "The LORD spoke to Moses:"}, {"pk": 4031805, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 10, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cMake two trumpets of hammered silver to summon the community \u24dd and have the camps set out.", "comment": "\u24dd Jl 2:15-16"}, {"pk": 4031806, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 10, "verse": 3, "text": "When both are sounded in long blasts, the entire community is to gather before you at the entrance to the tent of meeting."}, {"pk": 4031807, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 10, "verse": 4, "text": "However, if one is sounded, only the leaders, the heads of Israel\u2019s clans, \u24d0 are to gather before you.", "comment": "\u24d0 Nm 1:5-16"}, {"pk": 4031808, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 10, "verse": 5, "text": "\u201cWhen you sound short blasts, the camps pitched on the east \u24d1 are to set out.", "comment": "\u24d1 Nm 2:3-9; 10:14-16"}, {"pk": 4031809, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 10, "verse": 6, "text": "When you sound short blasts a second time, the camps pitched on the south \u24d2 are to set out. Short blasts are to be sounded for them to set out.", "comment": "\u24d2 Nm 2:10-16; 10:18-20"}, {"pk": 4031810, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 10, "verse": 7, "text": "When calling the assembly together, you are to sound long blasts, not short ones."}, {"pk": 4031811, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 10, "verse": 8, "text": "The sons of Aaron, the priests, are to sound the trumpets. Your use of these is a permanent statute throughout your generations."}, {"pk": 4031812, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 10, "verse": 9, "text": "\u201cWhen you enter into battle in your land against an adversary who is attacking you, sound short blasts on the trumpets, and you will be remembered before the LORD your God and be saved from your enemies. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Dt 20:4; 2Ch 13:12; Ps 18:3"}, {"pk": 4031813, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 10, "verse": 10, "text": "You are to sound the trumpets over your burnt offerings and your fellowship sacrifices and on your joyous occasions, your appointed festivals, and the beginning of each of your months. They will serve as a reminder for you before your God: I am the LORD your God.\u201d \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Ex 6:7; Lv 18:2,4,30; 19:2-4"}, {"pk": 4031814, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 10, "verse": 11, "text": "During the second year, in the second month on the twentieth day of the month, the cloud was lifted up above the tabernacle of the testimony."}, {"pk": 4031815, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 10, "verse": 12, "text": "The Israelites traveled on from the Wilderness of Sinai, moving from one place to the next \u24d5 until the cloud stopped in the Wilderness of Paran. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 17:1; 19:1; Nm 1:1
\u24d6 Gn 21:21; Nm 12:16; 13:3,26; 1Sm 25:1"}, {"pk": 4031816, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 10, "verse": 13, "text": "They set out for the first time according to the LORD\u2019s command through Moses. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Nm 9:18-23"}, {"pk": 4031817, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 10, "verse": 14, "text": "The military divisions of the camp of Judah\u2019s descendants with their banner set out first, and Nahshon son of Amminadab \u24d8 was over their divisions.", "comment": "\u24d8 Nm 1:7; 2:3; 7:12; 1Ch 2:10"}, {"pk": 4031818, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 10, "verse": 15, "text": "Nethanel son of Zuar \u24d9 was over the division of the tribe of Issachar\u2019s descendants,", "comment": "\u24d9 Nm 1:8; 2:5; 7:18"}, {"pk": 4031819, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 10, "verse": 16, "text": "and Eliab son of Helon was over the division of the tribe of Zebulun\u2019s descendants."}, {"pk": 4031820, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 10, "verse": 17, "text": "The tabernacle was then taken down, and the Gershonites and the Merarites set out, transporting the tabernacle."}, {"pk": 4031821, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 10, "verse": 18, "text": "The military divisions of the camp of Reuben with their banner set out, and Elizur son of Shedeur was over their divisions."}, {"pk": 4031822, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 10, "verse": 19, "text": "Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai \u24da was over the division of the tribe of Simeon\u2019s descendants,", "comment": "\u24da Nm 1:6; 2:12; 7:36"}, {"pk": 4031823, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 10, "verse": 20, "text": "and Eliasaph son of Deuel [1] was over the division of the tribe of Gad\u2019s descendants.", "comment": "[1] LXX, Syr read Reuel"}, {"pk": 4031824, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 10, "verse": 21, "text": "The Kohathites then set out, transporting the holy objects; \u24db the tabernacle was to be set up before their arrival.", "comment": "\u24db Nm 3:27-31; 4:2-4,15,18-20"}, {"pk": 4031825, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 10, "verse": 22, "text": "Next the military divisions of the camp of Ephraim\u2019s descendants with their banner set out, and Elishama son of Ammihud \u24dc was over their divisions.", "comment": "\u24dc Nm 1:10; 2:18; 7:48"}, {"pk": 4031826, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 10, "verse": 23, "text": "Gamaliel son of Pedahzur was over the division of the tribe of Manasseh\u2019s descendants,"}, {"pk": 4031827, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 10, "verse": 24, "text": "and Abidan son of Gideoni was over the division of the tribe of Benjamin\u2019s descendants."}, {"pk": 4031828, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 10, "verse": 25, "text": "The military divisions of the camp of Dan\u2019s descendants with their banner set out, serving as rear guard for all the camps, and Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai \u24dd was over their divisions.", "comment": "\u24dd Nm 1:12; 2:25; 7:66"}, {"pk": 4031829, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 10, "verse": 26, "text": "Pagiel son of Ochran was over the division of the tribe of Asher\u2019s descendants,"}, {"pk": 4031830, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 10, "verse": 27, "text": "and Ahira son of Enan was over the division of the tribe of Naphtali\u2019s descendants."}, {"pk": 4031831, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 10, "verse": 28, "text": "This was the order of march for the Israelites by their military divisions as they set out."}, {"pk": 4031832, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 10, "verse": 29, "text": "Moses said to Hobab, descendant of Reuel the Midianite and Moses\u2019s relative by marriage: Reuel \u24d0 the Midianite: \u201cWe\u2019re setting out for the place the LORD promised: \u2018I will give it to you.\u2019 \u24d1 Come with us, and we will treat you well, for the LORD has promised good things to Israel.\u201d \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d0 Ex 2:16-18; 3:1; 4:18; Jdg 4:11
\u24d1 Gn 12:7; 13:14-17; 15:7; Ac 7:5
\u24d2 Ex 18:9"}, {"pk": 4031833, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 10, "verse": 30, "text": "But he replied to him, \u201cI don\u2019t want to go. Instead, I will go to my own land and my relatives.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4031834, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 10, "verse": 31, "text": "\u201cPlease don\u2019t leave us,\u201d Moses said, \u201csince you know where we should camp in the wilderness, and you can serve as our eyes."}, {"pk": 4031835, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 10, "verse": 32, "text": "If you come with us, whatever good the LORD does for us we will do for you.\u201d \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Jdg 1:16; 4:11"}, {"pk": 4031836, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 10, "verse": 33, "text": "They set out from the mountain of the LORD on a three-day journey with the ark of the LORD\u2019s covenant traveling ahead of them for those three days to seek a resting place for them. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Dt 1:33"}, {"pk": 4031837, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 10, "verse": 34, "text": "Meanwhile, the cloud of the LORD was over them by day when they set out from the camp."}, {"pk": 4031838, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 10, "verse": 35, "text": "Whenever the ark set out, Moses would say: Arise, LORD!
Let your enemies be scattered,
and those who hate you flee from your presence. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 68:1"}, {"pk": 4031839, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 10, "verse": 36, "text": "When it came to rest, he would say: Return, LORD,
to the countless thousands of Israel. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Gn 15:5; Dt 1:8,10"}, {"pk": 4031840, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 11, "verse": 1, "text": "Now the people began complaining openly before [1] the LORD about hardship. When the LORD heard, his anger burned, \u24d7 and fire \u24d8 from the LORD blazed among them and consumed the outskirts of the camp.", "comment": "\u24d8 1Kg 18:38; 19:12; Is 66:16
[1] Lit in the ears of
\u24d7 Ex 22:24; 32:10-11; Nm 11:1,33; 32:13; Dt 6:15"}, {"pk": 4031841, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 11, "verse": 2, "text": "Then the people cried out to Moses, and he prayed to the LORD, and the fire died down."}, {"pk": 4031842, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 11, "verse": 3, "text": "So that place was named Taberah, [2] \u24d9 because the LORD\u2019s fire had blazed among them.", "comment": "\u24d9 Dt 9:22
[2] = Blaze"}, {"pk": 4031843, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 11, "verse": 4, "text": "The riffraff [3] among them \u24da had a strong craving \u24db for other food. The Israelites wept again and said, \u201cWho will feed us meat?", "comment": "[3] Or The mixed multitude; Hb obscure
\u24da Ex 12:38
\u24db Nm 11:34; Ps 78:29-31; 106:14-15; 1Co 10:5-6"}, {"pk": 4031844, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 11, "verse": 5, "text": "We remember the free fish we ate in Egypt, \u24dc along with the cucumbers, melons, leeks, onions, and garlic.", "comment": "\u24dc Ex 16:3"}, {"pk": 4031845, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 11, "verse": 6, "text": "But now our appetite is gone; [4] there\u2019s nothing to look at but this manna!\u201d", "comment": "[4] Or our lives are wasting away, or our throat is dry"}, {"pk": 4031846, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 11, "verse": 7, "text": "The manna \u24dd resembled coriander seed, and its appearance was like that of bdellium. [5]", "comment": "[5] A yellowish, transparent gum resin
\u24dd Ex 16:4-35; Dt 8:3,16; Jos 5:12; Neh 9:20; Ps 78:24; Jn 6:48-51; Rv 2:17"}, {"pk": 4031847, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 11, "verse": 8, "text": "The people walked around and gathered it. They ground it on a pair of grinding stones or crushed it in a mortar, then boiled it in a cooking pot and shaped it into cakes. It tasted like a pastry cooked with the finest oil."}, {"pk": 4031848, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 11, "verse": 9, "text": "When the dew fell on the camp at night, the manna would fall with it. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Ex 16:13-14"}, {"pk": 4031849, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 11, "verse": 10, "text": "Moses heard the people, family after family, weeping at the entrance of their tents. The LORD was very angry; \u24d1 Moses was also provoked. [6]", "comment": "\u24d1 Ex 22:24; 32:10-11; Nm 11:1,33; 32:13; Dt 6:15
[6] Lit and it was evil in the eyes of Moses"}, {"pk": 4031850, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 11, "verse": 11, "text": "So Moses asked the LORD, \u201cWhy have you brought such trouble on your servant? Why are you angry with me, [7] and why do you burden me with all these people? \u24d2", "comment": "[7] Lit Why have I not found favor in your eyes
\u24d2 Ex 5:22; Dt 1:9-13"}, {"pk": 4031851, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 11, "verse": 12, "text": "Did I conceive all these people? Did I give them birth so you should tell me, \u2018Carry them at your breast, as a nanny carries a baby,\u2019 \u24d3 to the land that you swore to give their fathers? \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d3 Is 40:11; 66:11-12
\u24d4 Gn 12:7; 26:3-4; Nm 14:16,23; Dt 6:10,23"}, {"pk": 4031852, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 11, "verse": 13, "text": "Where can I get meat to give all these people? For they are weeping to me, \u2018Give us meat to eat!\u2019"}, {"pk": 4031853, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 11, "verse": 14, "text": "I can\u2019t carry all these people by myself. They are too much for me."}, {"pk": 4031854, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 11, "verse": 15, "text": "If you are going to treat me like this, please kill me right now \u24d5 if I have found favor with you, and \u24d6 don\u2019t let me see my misery [8] anymore.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d6 Gn 6:8; Ex 33:12-17; Ru 2:2,10,13
\u24d5 Ex 32:32; Jb 6:9; 7:15-16
[8] Alt Hb tradition reads your misery"}, {"pk": 4031855, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 11, "verse": 16, "text": "The LORD answered Moses, \u201cBring me seventy men from Israel known to you as elders and officers of the people. Take them to the tent of meeting and have them stand there with you."}, {"pk": 4031856, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 11, "verse": 17, "text": "Then I will come down and speak with you there. I will take some of the Spirit who is on you and put the Spirit on them. \u24d7 They will help you bear the burden of the people, so that you do not have to bear it by yourself. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Ex 18:18; Dt 1:9-13; Ac 6:1-6
\u24d7 2Kg 2:9,15"}, {"pk": 4031857, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 11, "verse": 18, "text": "\u201cTell the people: Consecrate yourselves in readiness for tomorrow, and you will eat meat because you wept in the LORD\u2019s hearing, \u2018Who will feed us meat? We were better off in Egypt.\u2019 The LORD will give you meat and you will eat."}, {"pk": 4031858, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 11, "verse": 19, "text": "You will eat, not for one day, or two days, or five days, or ten days, or twenty days,"}, {"pk": 4031859, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 11, "verse": 20, "text": "but for a whole month\u2009\u2014\u2009until it comes out of your nostrils and becomes nauseating to you\u2009\u2014\u2009because you have rejected the LORD who is among you, and wept before him: \u2018Why did we ever leave Egypt?\u2009\u2019\u201d \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Ex 17:3"}, {"pk": 4031860, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 11, "verse": 21, "text": "But Moses replied, \u201cI\u2019m in the middle of a people with six hundred thousand foot soldiers, \u24da yet you say, \u2018I will give them meat, and they will eat for a month.\u2019", "comment": "\u24da Ex 12:37; Nm 1:45-46; 2:32; 26:51"}, {"pk": 4031861, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 11, "verse": 22, "text": "If flocks and herds were slaughtered for them, would they have enough? Or if all the fish in the sea were caught for them, would they have enough?\u201d \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Mt 15:33; Mk 6:37; 8:4"}, {"pk": 4031862, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 11, "verse": 23, "text": "The LORD answered Moses, \u201cIs the LORD\u2019s arm weak? [9] \u24dc Now you will see whether or not what I have promised will happen to you.\u201d", "comment": "[9] Lit the LORD\u2019s arm too short
\u24dc Jb 38:1\u201442:6; Is 50:2; 59:1"}, {"pk": 4031863, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 11, "verse": 24, "text": "Moses went out and told the people the words of the LORD. He brought seventy men from the elders of the people and had them stand around the tent."}, {"pk": 4031864, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 11, "verse": 25, "text": "Then the LORD descended in the cloud and spoke to him. \u24dd He took some of the Spirit that was on Moses and placed the Spirit on the seventy elders. As the Spirit rested on them, they prophesied, \u24d0 but they never did it again.", "comment": "\u24d0 1Sm 10:6-10; 19:20-24; Is 63:11; Jl 2:28
\u24dd Ex 19:9; 33:9-10; Nm 12:5-8"}, {"pk": 4031865, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 11, "verse": 26, "text": "Two men had remained in the camp, one named Eldad and the other Medad; the Spirit rested on them\u2009\u2014\u2009they were among those listed, but had not gone out to the tent\u2009\u2014\u2009and they prophesied in the camp."}, {"pk": 4031866, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 11, "verse": 27, "text": "A young man ran and reported to Moses, \u201cEldad and Medad are prophesying in the camp.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4031867, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 11, "verse": 28, "text": "Joshua son of Nun, assistant to Moses since his youth, [10] responded, \u201cMoses, my lord, stop them!\u201d", "comment": "[10] Or Moses, from his elite young men"}, {"pk": 4031868, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 11, "verse": 29, "text": "But Moses asked him, \u201cAre you jealous on my account? \u24d1 If only all the LORD\u2019s people were prophets and the LORD would place his Spirit on them!\u201d", "comment": "\u24d1 Nm 12:2; 16:3"}, {"pk": 4031869, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 11, "verse": 30, "text": "Then Moses returned to the camp along with the elders of Israel."}, {"pk": 4031870, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 11, "verse": 31, "text": "A wind sent by the LORD \u24d2 came up and blew quail in from the sea; it dropped them all around the camp. They were flying three feet [11] off [12] the ground for about a day\u2019s journey in every direction. \u24d3", "comment": "[12] Or They were three feet deep on
\u24d2 Ex 14:21
[11] Lit two cubits
\u24d3 Ex 16:12-13; Ps 78:26-28"}, {"pk": 4031871, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 11, "verse": 32, "text": "The people were up all that day and night and all the next day gathering the quail\u2009\u2014\u2009the one who took the least gathered fifty bushels [13] \u2009\u2014\u2009and they spread them out all around the camp. [14] \u24d4", "comment": "[14] To dry or cure the meat; 2Sm 17:19; Ezk 26:5,14
[13] Lit 10 homers
\u24d4 2Sm 17:19; Ezk 26:5,14"}, {"pk": 4031872, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 11, "verse": 33, "text": "While the meat was still between their teeth, before it was chewed, the LORD\u2019s anger burned \u24d5 against the people, and the LORD struck them with a very severe plague. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 78:29-31; 106:14-15
\u24d5 Ex 22:24; 32:10-11; Nm 11:1,10; 32:13; Dt 6:15"}, {"pk": 4031873, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 11, "verse": 34, "text": "So they named that place Kibroth-hattaavah, [15] because there they buried the people who had craved the meat.", "comment": "[15] = Graves of Craving"}, {"pk": 4031874, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 11, "verse": 35, "text": "From Kibroth-hattaavah the people moved on to Hazeroth [16] \u24d7 and remained there.", "comment": "\u24d7 Nm 12:16; 33:16-17
[16] = Settlements; Nm 12:16; 33:16-17"}, {"pk": 4031875, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 12, "verse": 1, "text": "Miriam \u24d8 and Aaron criticized Moses because of the Cushite woman he married (for he had married a Cushite woman).", "comment": "\u24d8 Ex 15:20-21; Nm 20:1; 26:59; Dt 24:9"}, {"pk": 4031876, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 12, "verse": 2, "text": "They said, \u201cDoes the LORD speak only through Moses? Does he not also speak through us?\u201d And the LORD heard it."}, {"pk": 4031877, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 12, "verse": 3, "text": "Moses was a very humble man, more so than anyone on the face of the earth."}, {"pk": 4031878, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 12, "verse": 4, "text": "Suddenly the LORD said to Moses, Aaron, and Miriam, \u201cYou three come out to the tent of meeting.\u201d So the three of them went out."}, {"pk": 4031879, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 12, "verse": 5, "text": "Then the LORD descended in a pillar of cloud, \u24d9 stood at the entrance to the tent, and summoned Aaron and Miriam. When the two of them came forward,", "comment": "\u24d9 Dt 31:15"}, {"pk": 4031880, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 12, "verse": 6, "text": "he said: \u201cListen to what I say:
If there is a prophet among you from the LORD,
I make myself known to him in a vision; \u24da
I speak with him in a dream.
", "comment": "\u24da 1Sm 3:15; Ezk 1:1; Dn 10:7-8,16; Rv 1:10-12"}, {"pk": 4031881, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 12, "verse": 7, "text": "Not so with my servant Moses;
he is faithful in [1] all my household. \u24db
", "comment": "[1] Or is entrusted with
\u24db Heb 3:2,5"}, {"pk": 4031882, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 12, "verse": 8, "text": "I speak with him \u24dc directly, [2]
openly, and not in riddles;
he sees the form of the LORD. \u24dd
So why were you not afraid to speak against my servant Moses?\u201d", "comment": "[2] Lit mouth to mouth
\u24dc Ex 33:11; Nm 7:89; Jdg 6:22
\u24dd 1Co 13:12"}, {"pk": 4031883, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 12, "verse": 9, "text": "The LORD\u2019s anger burned against them, \u24d0 and he left.", "comment": "\u24d0 Ex 22:24; 32:10-11; Nm 11:1,10,33; 32:13; Dt 6:15"}, {"pk": 4031884, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 12, "verse": 10, "text": "As the cloud moved away from the tent, Miriam\u2019s skin suddenly became diseased, resembling snow. [3] When Aaron turned toward her, he saw that she was diseased", "comment": "[3] A reference to whiteness or flakiness of the skin"}, {"pk": 4031885, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 12, "verse": 11, "text": "and said to Moses, \u201cMy lord, please don\u2019t hold against us this sin we have so foolishly committed."}, {"pk": 4031886, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 12, "verse": 12, "text": "Please don\u2019t let her be like a dead baby [4] whose flesh is half eaten away when he comes out of his mother\u2019s womb.\u201d", "comment": "[4] Alt Hb tradition reads baby who comes out of our mother\u2019s womb and our flesh is half eaten away."}, {"pk": 4031887, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 12, "verse": 13, "text": "Then Moses cried out to the LORD, \u201cGod, please heal her!\u201d \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Gn 20:17; Ex 15:26; Lv 14:3; Dt 32:39"}, {"pk": 4031888, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 12, "verse": 14, "text": "The LORD answered Moses, \u201cIf her father had merely spit in her face, wouldn\u2019t she remain in disgrace for seven days? Let her be confined outside the camp \u24d2 for seven days; \u24d3 after that she may be brought back in.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d3 Lv 13:4
\u24d2 Lv 13:46; Nm 5:1-4; 2Kg 15:5"}, {"pk": 4031889, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 12, "verse": 15, "text": "So Miriam was confined outside the camp for seven days, and the people did not move on until Miriam was brought back in. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Lv 14:2,8"}, {"pk": 4031890, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 12, "verse": 16, "text": "After that, the people set out from Hazeroth and camped in the Wilderness of Paran."}, {"pk": 4031891, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 13, "verse": 1, "text": "The LORD spoke to Moses:"}, {"pk": 4031892, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 13, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cSend men to scout out the land of Canaan \u24d5 I am giving to the Israelites. Send one man who is a leader among them from each of their ancestral tribes.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d5 Dt 1:22-26"}, {"pk": 4031893, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 13, "verse": 3, "text": "Moses sent them from the Wilderness of Paran at the LORD\u2019s command. All the men were leaders in Israel. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Ex 18:25-26; Dt 1:13-18"}, {"pk": 4031894, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 13, "verse": 4, "text": "These were their names: Shammua son of Zaccur from the tribe of Reuben;
"}, {"pk": 4031895, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 13, "verse": 5, "text": "Shaphat son of Hori from the tribe of Simeon;
"}, {"pk": 4031896, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 13, "verse": 6, "text": "Caleb \u24d7 son of Jephunneh from the tribe of Judah;
", "comment": "\u24d7 Nm 14:6,24,30,38; 26:65"}, {"pk": 4031897, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 13, "verse": 7, "text": "Igal son of Joseph from the tribe of Issachar;
"}, {"pk": 4031898, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 13, "verse": 8, "text": "Hoshea son of Nun \u24d8 from the tribe of Ephraim;
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ex 33:11; Nm 14:30,38; 27:18-23"}, {"pk": 4031899, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 13, "verse": 9, "text": "Palti son of Raphu from the tribe of Benjamin;
"}, {"pk": 4031900, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 13, "verse": 10, "text": "Gaddiel son of Sodi from the tribe of Zebulun;
"}, {"pk": 4031901, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 13, "verse": 11, "text": "Gaddi son of Susi from the tribe of Manasseh (from the tribe of Joseph);
"}, {"pk": 4031902, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 13, "verse": 12, "text": "Ammiel son of Gemalli from the tribe of Dan;
"}, {"pk": 4031903, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 13, "verse": 13, "text": "Sethur son of Michael from the tribe of Asher;
"}, {"pk": 4031904, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 13, "verse": 14, "text": "Nahbi son of Vophsi from the tribe of Naphtali;
"}, {"pk": 4031905, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 13, "verse": 15, "text": "Geuel son of Machi from the tribe of Gad.
"}, {"pk": 4031906, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 13, "verse": 16, "text": "These were the names of the men Moses sent to scout out the land, and Moses renamed Hoshea son of Nun, Joshua."}, {"pk": 4031907, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 13, "verse": 17, "text": "When Moses sent them to scout out the land of Canaan, he told them, \u201cGo up this way to the Negev, then go up into the hill country."}, {"pk": 4031908, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 13, "verse": 18, "text": "See what the land is like, and whether the people who live there are strong or weak, few or many."}, {"pk": 4031909, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 13, "verse": 19, "text": "Is the land they live in good \u24d9 or bad? Are the cities they live in encampments or fortifications? \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Dt 1:28; 3:5; 9:1; Jos 14:12
\u24d9 Nm 14:7; Dt 1:25"}, {"pk": 4031910, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 13, "verse": 20, "text": "Is the land fertile or unproductive? \u24db Are there trees in it or not? Be courageous. Bring back some fruit from the land.\u201d It was the season for the first ripe grapes. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24db Neh 9:25,35; Is 30:23; Ezk 34:14,20
\u24dc Nm 13:23"}, {"pk": 4031911, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 13, "verse": 21, "text": "So they went up and scouted out the land from the Wilderness of Zin [1] as far as Rehob near the entrance to Hamath. [2]", "comment": "[1] Southern border of the promised land
[2] Or near Lebo-hamath"}, {"pk": 4031912, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 13, "verse": 22, "text": "They went up through the Negev and came to Hebron, where Ahiman, Sheshai, and Talmai, the descendants of Anak, \u24dd were living. Hebron was built seven years before Zoan \u24d0 in Egypt.", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 78:12; Is 19:11; 30:4; Ezk 30:14
\u24dd Nm 13:28,33; Dt 1:28; 2:10-11,21"}, {"pk": 4031913, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 13, "verse": 23, "text": "When they came to the Valley of Eshcol, \u24d1 they cut down a branch with a single cluster of grapes, which was carried on a pole by two men. They also took some pomegranates and figs. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d1 Nm 32:9; Dt 1:24
\u24d2 Nm 20:5; Dt 8:8"}, {"pk": 4031914, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 13, "verse": 24, "text": "That place was called the Valley of Eshcol [3] because of the cluster of grapes the Israelites cut there.", "comment": "[3] = Cluster"}, {"pk": 4031915, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 13, "verse": 25, "text": "At the end of forty days \u24d3 they returned from scouting out the land.", "comment": "\u24d3 Nm 14:33-34; 32:13; Ps 95:10"}, {"pk": 4031916, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 13, "verse": 26, "text": "The men went back to Moses, Aaron, and the entire Israelite community in the Wilderness of Paran at Kadesh. They brought back a report for them and the whole community, and they showed them the fruit of the land. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Nm 32:9; Dt 1:24-25"}, {"pk": 4031917, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 13, "verse": 27, "text": "They reported to Moses: \u201cWe went into the land where you sent us. Indeed it is flowing with milk and honey, \u24d5 and here is some of its fruit.", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 3:8; Lv 20:24; Nm 14:8; 16:13-14"}, {"pk": 4031918, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 13, "verse": 28, "text": "However, the people living in the land are strong, and the cities are large and fortified. \u24d6 We also saw the descendants of Anak \u24d7 there.", "comment": "\u24d6 Dt 1:28; 3:5; 9:1; Jos 14:12
\u24d7 Nm 13:22,33; Dt 1:28; 2:10-11,21"}, {"pk": 4031919, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 13, "verse": 29, "text": "The Amalekites \u24d8 are living in the land of the Negev; the Hethites, Jebusites, and Amorites live in the hill country; and the Canaanites live by the sea and along the Jordan.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d8 Ex 17:8-16; Nm 14:25,43,45; Dt 25:17-19"}, {"pk": 4031920, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 13, "verse": 30, "text": "Then Caleb \u24d9 quieted the people in the presence of Moses and said, \u201cLet\u2019s go up now and take possession of the land because we can certainly conquer it!\u201d", "comment": "\u24d9 Nm 14:6,24,30,38; 26:65"}, {"pk": 4031921, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 13, "verse": 31, "text": "But the men who had gone up with him responded, \u201cWe can\u2019t attack the people because they are stronger than we are!\u201d"}, {"pk": 4031922, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 13, "verse": 32, "text": "So they gave a negative report to the Israelites about the land they had scouted: \u201cThe land we passed through to explore is one that devours its inhabitants, and all the people we saw in it are men of great size."}, {"pk": 4031923, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 13, "verse": 33, "text": "We even saw the Nephilim \u24da there\u2009\u2014\u2009the descendants of Anak come from the Nephilim! \u24db To ourselves we seemed like grasshoppers, and we must have seemed the same to them.\u201d", "comment": "\u24db Dt 2:10-11,20-21
\u24da Gn 6:4"}, {"pk": 4031924, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 14, "verse": 1, "text": "Then the whole community broke into loud cries, and the people wept that night."}, {"pk": 4031925, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 14, "verse": 2, "text": "All the Israelites complained about Moses and Aaron, \u24dc and the whole community told them, \u201cIf only we had died in the land of Egypt, or if only we had died in this wilderness!", "comment": "\u24dc Ex 16:2,7-8; 17:3; Nm 14:27; 16:11,41; Ps 59:15"}, {"pk": 4031926, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 14, "verse": 3, "text": "Why is the LORD bringing us into this land to die by the sword? Our wives and children will become plunder. \u24dd Wouldn\u2019t it be better for us to go back to Egypt?\u201d \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Nm 11:5; Dt 17:16; Neh 9:17; Ac 7:39
\u24dd Gn 34:29; Nm 14:31"}, {"pk": 4031927, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 14, "verse": 4, "text": "So they said to one another, \u201cLet\u2019s appoint a leader and go back to Egypt.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4031928, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 14, "verse": 5, "text": "Then Moses and Aaron fell facedown in front of the whole assembly of the Israelite community."}, {"pk": 4031929, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 14, "verse": 6, "text": "Joshua son of Nun and Caleb son of Jephunneh, who were among those who scouted out the land, tore their clothes"}, {"pk": 4031930, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 14, "verse": 7, "text": "and said to the entire Israelite community: \u201cThe land we passed through and explored is an extremely good land. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Ex 3:8; Nm 13:27; Dt 1:25; 3:25"}, {"pk": 4031931, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 14, "verse": 8, "text": "If the LORD is pleased with us, he will bring us into this land, a land flowing with milk and honey, \u24d2 and give it to us.", "comment": "\u24d2 Ex 3:8; Lv 20:24; Nm 13:17; 16:13-14"}, {"pk": 4031932, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 14, "verse": 9, "text": "Only don\u2019t rebel against the LORD, and don\u2019t be afraid of the people of the land, for we will devour them. \u24d3 Their protection \u24d4 has been removed from them, and the LORD is with us. Don\u2019t be afraid of them!\u201d", "comment": "\u24d3 Nm 14:3
\u24d4 Ps 17:8; 36:7; 57:1; 63:7; 91:1; Is 49:2; 51:16"}, {"pk": 4031933, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 14, "verse": 10, "text": "While the whole community threatened to stone them, \u24d5 the glory of the LORD appeared to all the Israelites at the tent of meeting.", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 17:4; Mt 23:37"}, {"pk": 4031934, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 14, "verse": 11, "text": "The LORD said to Moses, \u201cHow long will these people despise me? How long will they not trust in me despite all the signs I have performed among them? \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Ex 4:1\u201412:31; 14:11,21-22; Nm 14:22"}, {"pk": 4031935, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 14, "verse": 12, "text": "I will strike them with a plague and destroy them. Then I will make you into a greater and mightier nation than they are.\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Gn 12:2; Ex 32:10"}, {"pk": 4031936, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 14, "verse": 13, "text": "But Moses replied to the LORD, \u201cThe Egyptians will hear about it, for by your strength you brought up this people from them."}, {"pk": 4031937, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 14, "verse": 14, "text": "They will tell it to the inhabitants of this land. \u24d8 They have heard that you, LORD, are among these people, how you, LORD, are seen face to face, how your cloud stands over them, and how you go before them in a pillar of cloud by day and in a pillar of fire by night. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d8 Ex 15:13-15; Dt 2:25
\u24d9 Ex 13:21-22; Nm 9:16-17; Dt 1:33"}, {"pk": 4031938, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 14, "verse": 15, "text": "If you kill this people with a single blow, [1] \u24da the nations that have heard of your fame \u24db will declare,", "comment": "[1] Lit people as one man
\u24db Dt 2:25; Jos 2:10; 9:9; Is 66:19; Hab 3:2
\u24da Ex 32:9-12"}, {"pk": 4031939, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 14, "verse": 16, "text": "\u2018Since the LORD wasn\u2019t able to bring this people into the land he swore to give them, \u24dc he has slaughtered them in the wilderness.\u2019 \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dc Gn 12:7; 13:14-17; 15:7; Ac 7:5
\u24dd Dt 9:28"}, {"pk": 4031940, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 14, "verse": 17, "text": "\u201cSo now, may my Lord\u2019s power be magnified just as you have spoken:"}, {"pk": 4031941, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 14, "verse": 18, "text": "The LORD is slow to anger and abounding in faithful love, \u24d0 forgiving iniquity and rebellion. \u24d1 But he will not leave the guilty unpunished, \u24d2 bringing the consequences of the fathers\u2019 iniquity on the children to the third and fourth generation. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d0 Neh 9:17; Ps 86:5,15; 103:8; 145:8; Jl 2:13; Jnh 4:2
\u24d3 Ex 20:5; 34:6-7; Dt 5:9; Jr 32:18
\u24d2 Pr 11:21; Jr 25:29; Nah 1:3
\u24d1 Ezr 9:13; Ps 78:38; 85:2; Is 43:25; 44:22"}, {"pk": 4031942, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 14, "verse": 19, "text": "Please pardon the iniquity of this people, in keeping with the greatness of your faithful love, \u24d4 just as you have forgiven them from Egypt until now.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d4 Ex 34:9; Ps 25:11; 86:5; Jl 2:13"}, {"pk": 4031943, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 14, "verse": 20, "text": "The LORD responded, \u201cI have pardoned them as you requested."}, {"pk": 4031944, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 14, "verse": 21, "text": "Yet as surely as I live and as the whole earth is filled with the LORD\u2019s glory, \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 72:19; Hab 2:14"}, {"pk": 4031945, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 14, "verse": 22, "text": "none of the men who have seen my glory and the signs I performed in Egypt and in the wilderness, and have tested me these ten times and did not obey me,"}, {"pk": 4031946, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 14, "verse": 23, "text": "will ever see the land I swore to give their fathers. \u24d6 None of those who have despised me \u24d7 will see it.", "comment": "\u24d7 Nm 14:11; Dt 31:20; Ps 74:18
\u24d6 Gn 12:7; 13:14-17; 15:7; Ac 7:5"}, {"pk": 4031947, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 14, "verse": 24, "text": "But since my servant Caleb has a different spirit and has remained loyal to me, I will bring him into the land where he has gone, and his descendants will inherit it. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Jos 14:6-15; Jdg 1:10-12,20"}, {"pk": 4031948, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 14, "verse": 25, "text": "Since the Amalekites and Canaanites are living in the lowlands, [2] turn back tomorrow and head for the wilderness in the direction of the Red Sea.\u201d \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Nm 21:4; Dt 1:40; 2:1
[2] Lit valley"}, {"pk": 4031949, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 14, "verse": 26, "text": "Then the LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron:"}, {"pk": 4031950, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 14, "verse": 27, "text": "\u201cHow long must I endure this evil community that keeps complaining about me? I have heard the Israelites\u2019 complaints that they make against me. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Ex 16:2,7-8; 17:3; Nm 14:29,36; 16:11,41; Dt 1:27"}, {"pk": 4031951, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 14, "verse": 28, "text": "Tell them: As surely as I live\u2009\u2014\u2009this is the LORD\u2019s declaration\u2009\u2014\u2009I will do to you exactly as I heard you say."}, {"pk": 4031952, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 14, "verse": 29, "text": "Your corpses will fall in this wilderness\u2009\u2014\u2009all of you who were registered in the census, the entire number of you twenty years old or more \u24db \u2009\u2014\u2009because you have complained about me.", "comment": "\u24db Nm 1:3"}, {"pk": 4031953, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 14, "verse": 30, "text": "I swear that none of you will enter the land I promised [3] to settle you in, except Caleb son of Jephunneh and Joshua son of Nun.", "comment": "[3] Lit I raised my hand"}, {"pk": 4031954, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 14, "verse": 31, "text": "I will bring your children whom you said would become plunder \u24dc into the land you rejected, and they will enjoy it. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Dt 1:39
\u24dc Nm 14:3"}, {"pk": 4031955, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 14, "verse": 32, "text": "But as for you, your corpses will fall in this wilderness."}, {"pk": 4031956, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 14, "verse": 33, "text": "Your children will be shepherds in the wilderness for forty years and bear the penalty for your acts of unfaithfulness until all your corpses lie scattered in the wilderness."}, {"pk": 4031957, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 14, "verse": 34, "text": "You will bear the consequences of your iniquities forty years based on the number of the forty days that you scouted the land, a year for each day. [4] \u24d0 You will know my displeasure. [5]", "comment": "\u24d0 Nm 13:25; 32:13; Dt 2:14; Ps 95:10; Ezk 4:6
[5] Or my opposition
[4] Lit a day for the year, a day for the year"}, {"pk": 4031958, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 14, "verse": 35, "text": "I, the LORD, have spoken. I swear that I will do this to the entire evil community that has conspired against me. \u24d1 They will come to an end in the wilderness, and there they will die.\u201d \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d1 Nm 16:11; 27:3; Ps 2:1-3
\u24d2 Nm 14:30; 26:64-65; 1Co 10:5"}, {"pk": 4031959, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 14, "verse": 36, "text": "So the men Moses sent to scout out the land, and who returned and incited the entire community to complain about him by spreading a negative report about the land\u2009\u2014\u2009"}, {"pk": 4031960, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 14, "verse": 37, "text": "those men who spread the negative report about the land were struck down by the LORD."}, {"pk": 4031961, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 14, "verse": 38, "text": "Only Joshua son of Nun and Caleb son of Jephunneh remained alive of those men who went to scout out the land."}, {"pk": 4031962, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 14, "verse": 39, "text": "When Moses reported these words to all the Israelites, the people were overcome with grief."}, {"pk": 4031963, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 14, "verse": 40, "text": "They got up early the next morning and went up the ridge of the hill country, saying, \u201cLet\u2019s go to the place the LORD promised, for we were wrong.\u201d \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Dt 1:41-44"}, {"pk": 4031964, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 14, "verse": 41, "text": "But Moses responded, \u201cWhy are you going against the LORD\u2019s command? It won\u2019t succeed."}, {"pk": 4031965, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 14, "verse": 42, "text": "Don\u2019t go, because the LORD is not among you and you will be defeated by your enemies."}, {"pk": 4031966, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 14, "verse": 43, "text": "The Amalekites and Canaanites are right in front of you, and you will fall by the sword. The LORD won\u2019t be with you, since you have turned from following him.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4031967, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 14, "verse": 44, "text": "But they dared to go up the ridge of the hill country, even though the ark of the LORD\u2019s covenant and Moses did not leave the camp."}, {"pk": 4031968, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 14, "verse": 45, "text": "Then the Amalekites and Canaanites who lived in that part of the hill country came down, attacked them, and routed them as far as Hormah. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Nm 21:3; Jdg 1:17"}, {"pk": 4031969, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 15, "verse": 1, "text": "The LORD instructed Moses:"}, {"pk": 4031970, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 15, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cSpeak to the Israelites and tell them: When you enter the land I am giving you to settle in, \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Lv 14:34"}, {"pk": 4031971, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 15, "verse": 3, "text": "and you make a fire offering \u24d6 to the LORD from the herd or flock\u2009\u2014\u2009either a burnt offering or a sacrifice, to fulfill a vow, \u24d7 or as a freewill offering, or at your appointed festivals\u2009\u2014\u2009to produce a pleasing aroma for the LORD, \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d6 Ex 29:18; Lv 1:9; 21:6; Nm 15:10,13-14,25; 18:17; 28:2; Dt 18:1
\u24d7 Lv 22:21; 27:2; Nm 15:8
\u24d8 Lv 1:9,13,17"}, {"pk": 4031972, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 15, "verse": 4, "text": "the one presenting his offering to the LORD is also to present a grain offering of two quarts [1] of fine flour mixed with a quart [2] of oil.", "comment": "[1] Lit a tenth (of an ephah)
[2] Lit a fourth hin, also in v. 5"}, {"pk": 4031973, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 15, "verse": 5, "text": "Prepare a quart of wine as a drink offering \u24d9 with the burnt offering or sacrifice of each lamb.", "comment": "\u24d9 Ex 29:40; Lv 23:13"}, {"pk": 4031974, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 15, "verse": 6, "text": "\u201cIf you prepare a grain offering with a ram, it is to be four quarts [3] of fine flour mixed with a third of a gallon [4] of oil. \u24da", "comment": "[3] Lit two-tenths (of an ephah)
\u24da Lv 23:13; Nm 28:9,12
[4] Lit a third hin, also in v. 7"}, {"pk": 4031975, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 15, "verse": 7, "text": "Also present a third of a gallon of wine for a drink offering as a pleasing aroma to the LORD."}, {"pk": 4031976, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 15, "verse": 8, "text": "\u201cIf you prepare a young bull as a burnt offering or as a sacrifice, to fulfill a vow, or as a fellowship offering to the LORD,"}, {"pk": 4031977, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 15, "verse": 9, "text": "a grain offering of six quarts [5] of fine flour mixed with two quarts [6] of oil is to be presented with the bull. \u24db", "comment": "[5] Lit three-tenths (of an ephah)
\u24db Nm 28:12
[6] Lit a half hin, also in v. 10"}, {"pk": 4031978, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 15, "verse": 10, "text": "Also present two quarts of wine as a drink offering. It is a fire offering of pleasing aroma to the LORD."}, {"pk": 4031979, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 15, "verse": 11, "text": "This is to be done for each ox, ram, lamb, or goat."}, {"pk": 4031980, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 15, "verse": 12, "text": "This is how you are to prepare each of them, no matter how many."}, {"pk": 4031981, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 15, "verse": 13, "text": "\u201cEvery Israelite is to prepare these things in this way when he presents a fire offering as a pleasing aroma to the LORD."}, {"pk": 4031982, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 15, "verse": 14, "text": "When an alien resides with you or someone else is among you and wants to prepare a fire offering as a pleasing aroma to the LORD, he is to do exactly as you do throughout your generations."}, {"pk": 4031983, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 15, "verse": 15, "text": "The assembly is to have the same statute for both you and the resident alien as a permanent statute throughout your generations. \u24dc You and the alien will be alike before the LORD.", "comment": "\u24dc Ex 27:21; Lv 3:17; 7:36; 10:9; 23:14,31,41; 24:3; Nm 10:8; 18:23"}, {"pk": 4031984, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 15, "verse": 16, "text": "The same law and the same ordinance will apply to both you and the alien who resides with you.\u201d \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Ex 12:19,49; Lv 16:29-31; 17:8-16; Nm 9:14; 15:26,29; 19:10; 35:15"}, {"pk": 4031985, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 15, "verse": 17, "text": "The LORD instructed Moses:"}, {"pk": 4031986, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 15, "verse": 18, "text": "\u201cSpeak to the Israelites and tell them: After you enter the land where I am bringing you,"}, {"pk": 4031987, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 15, "verse": 19, "text": "you are to offer a contribution to the LORD when you eat from the food of the land."}, {"pk": 4031988, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 15, "verse": 20, "text": "You are to offer a loaf from your first batch of dough \u24d0 as a contribution; offer it just like a contribution from the threshing floor. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Lv 2:14
\u24d0 Neh 10:37; Ezk 44:30"}, {"pk": 4031989, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 15, "verse": 21, "text": "Throughout your generations, you are to give the LORD a contribution from the first batch of your dough."}, {"pk": 4031990, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 15, "verse": 22, "text": "\u201cWhen you sin unintentionally and do not obey all these commands that the LORD spoke to Moses \u24d2 \u2009\u2014\u2009", "comment": "\u24d2 Lv 4:2"}, {"pk": 4031991, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 15, "verse": 23, "text": "all that the LORD has commanded you through Moses, from the day the LORD issued the commands and onward throughout your generations\u2009\u2014\u2009"}, {"pk": 4031992, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 15, "verse": 24, "text": "and if it was done unintentionally without the community\u2019s awareness, the entire community is to prepare one young bull for a burnt offering as a pleasing aroma to the LORD, with its grain offering and drink offering according to the regulation, and one male goat as a sin offering."}, {"pk": 4031993, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 15, "verse": 25, "text": "The priest will then make atonement for the entire Israelite community so that they may be forgiven, \u24d3 for the sin was unintentional. They are to bring their offering, one made by fire to the LORD, and their sin offering before the LORD for their unintentional sin.", "comment": "\u24d3 Lv 4:20,26,31,35; 19:20; Jr 5:1"}, {"pk": 4031994, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 15, "verse": 26, "text": "The entire Israelite community and the alien who resides among them will be forgiven, since it happened to all the people unintentionally."}, {"pk": 4031995, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 15, "verse": 27, "text": "\u201cIf one person sins unintentionally, \u24d4 he is to present a year-old female goat as a sin offering.", "comment": "\u24d4 Lv 4:27"}, {"pk": 4031996, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 15, "verse": 28, "text": "The priest will then make atonement before the LORD on behalf of the person who acts in error sinning unintentionally, and when he makes atonement for him, he will be forgiven."}, {"pk": 4031997, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 15, "verse": 29, "text": "You are to have the same law for the person who acts in error, whether he is an Israelite or an alien who resides among you."}, {"pk": 4031998, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 15, "verse": 30, "text": "\u201cBut the person who acts defiantly, [7] whether native or resident alien, blasphemes the LORD. \u24d5 That person is to be cut off from his people.", "comment": "\u24d5 2Kg 19:6,22; Is 37:6,23; Ezk 20:27
[7] Lit with a high hand"}, {"pk": 4031999, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 15, "verse": 31, "text": "He will certainly be cut off, because he has despised the LORD\u2019s word and broken his command; his guilt remains on him.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4032000, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 15, "verse": 32, "text": "While the Israelites were in the wilderness, they found a man gathering wood on the Sabbath day. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Ex 35:2-3"}, {"pk": 4032001, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 15, "verse": 33, "text": "Those who found him gathering wood brought him to Moses, Aaron, and the entire community."}, {"pk": 4032002, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 15, "verse": 34, "text": "They placed him in custody because it had not been decided what should be done to him."}, {"pk": 4032003, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 15, "verse": 35, "text": "Then the LORD told Moses, \u201cThe man is to be put to death. The entire community is to stone him outside the camp.\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Lv 20:27; 24:14,23; Nm 14:10; Jos 7:25; Ezk 16:40; Mt 21:35; Ac 14:19; 2Co 11:25; Heb 11:37; 12:20"}, {"pk": 4032004, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 15, "verse": 36, "text": "So the entire community brought him outside the camp and stoned him to death, as the LORD had commanded Moses."}, {"pk": 4032005, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 15, "verse": 37, "text": "The LORD said to Moses,"}, {"pk": 4032006, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 15, "verse": 38, "text": "\u201cSpeak to the Israelites and tell them that throughout their generations they are to make tassels \u24d8 for the corners of their garments, and put a blue cord on the tassel at each corner.", "comment": "\u24d8 Dt 22:12; Mt 9:20; 14:36; 23:5"}, {"pk": 4032007, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 15, "verse": 39, "text": "These will serve as tassels for you to look at, so that you may remember all the LORD\u2019s commands and obey them and not prostitute yourselves by following your own heart \u24d9 and your own eyes. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Jb 31:7
\u24d9 Jr 3:17; 9:14; 16:12; 18:12; Ezk 14:7; 20:16; 33:31"}, {"pk": 4032008, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 15, "verse": 40, "text": "This way you will remember and obey all my commands and be holy to your God."}, {"pk": 4032009, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 15, "verse": 41, "text": "I am the LORD your God who brought you out of the land of Egypt to be your God; I am the LORD your God.\u201d \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Ex 29:46; Lv 19:36; 25:38; 26:13"}, {"pk": 4032010, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 16, "verse": 1, "text": "Now Korah son of Izhar, son of Kohath, son of Levi, \u24dc with Dathan and Abiram, \u24dd sons of Eliab, and On son of Peleth, sons of Reuben, took", "comment": "\u24dd Nm 26:9; Dt 11:6; Ps 106:16-18
\u24dc Ex 6:16-21"}, {"pk": 4032011, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 16, "verse": 2, "text": "two hundred and fifty prominent Israelite men who were leaders of the community and representatives in the assembly, and they rebelled against Moses."}, {"pk": 4032012, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 16, "verse": 3, "text": "They came together against Moses and Aaron and told them, \u201cYou have gone too far! Everyone in the entire community is holy, and the LORD is among them. \u24d0 Why then do you exalt yourselves above the LORD\u2019s assembly?\u201d", "comment": "\u24d0 Nm 14:14; Ezk 37:26-28"}, {"pk": 4032013, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 16, "verse": 4, "text": "When Moses heard this, he fell facedown."}, {"pk": 4032014, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 16, "verse": 5, "text": "Then he said to Korah and all his followers, \u201cTomorrow morning the LORD will reveal who belongs to him, who is set apart, and the one he will let come near \u24d1 him. He will let the one he chooses \u24d2 come near him.", "comment": "\u24d1 Ex 40:12-15
\u24d2 Nm 17:5; Jdg 10:14; 1Sm 10:24; 2Sm 6:21; 1Kg 8:44; 11:32; Ps 105:26"}, {"pk": 4032015, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 16, "verse": 6, "text": "Korah, you and all your followers are to do this: take firepans, \u24d3 and tomorrow", "comment": "\u24d3 Ex 27:3; 38:3; Nm 4:9,14; 16:17,37-39"}, {"pk": 4032016, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 16, "verse": 7, "text": "place fire in them and put incense on them before the LORD. \u24d4 Then the man the LORD chooses will be the one who is set apart. \u24d5 It is you Levites who have gone too far!\u201d", "comment": "\u24d5 Nm 17:5
\u24d4 Lv 10:1-2; 16:12"}, {"pk": 4032017, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 16, "verse": 8, "text": "Moses also told Korah, \u201cNow listen, Levites!"}, {"pk": 4032018, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 16, "verse": 9, "text": "Isn\u2019t it enough for you that the God of Israel has separated you from the Israelite community to bring you near to himself, \u24d6 to perform the work at the LORD\u2019s tabernacle, and to stand before the community to minister to them? \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Dt 10:8; 21:5; 2Ch 29:11; Ezk 40:46; 44:11,15-16
\u24d6 Gn 8:9; Ex 19:4"}, {"pk": 4032019, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 16, "verse": 10, "text": "He has brought you near, and all your fellow Levites who are with you, but you are pursuing the priesthood \u24d8 as well.", "comment": "\u24d8 Ex 29:9; Nm 18:7; 25:13; Neh 7:64; 13:29"}, {"pk": 4032020, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 16, "verse": 11, "text": "Therefore, it is you and all your followers who have conspired against the LORD! \u24d9 As for Aaron, who is he [1] that you should complain about him?\u201d", "comment": "[1] Or Aaron, what has he done
\u24d9 Nm 14:35; 27:3; Ps 2:1-3"}, {"pk": 4032021, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 16, "verse": 12, "text": "Moses sent for Dathan and Abiram, the sons of Eliab, but they said, \u201cWe will not come!"}, {"pk": 4032022, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 16, "verse": 13, "text": "Is it not enough that you brought us up from a land flowing with milk and honey to kill us in the wilderness? \u24da Do you also have to appoint yourself as ruler over us?", "comment": "\u24da Ex 3:8,17"}, {"pk": 4032023, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 16, "verse": 14, "text": "Furthermore, you didn\u2019t bring us to a land flowing with milk and honey or give us an inheritance of fields and vineyards. Will you gouge out the eyes of these men? \u24db We will not come!\u201d", "comment": "\u24db 1Sm 11:2"}, {"pk": 4032024, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 16, "verse": 15, "text": "Then Moses became angry and said to the LORD, \u201cDon\u2019t respect their offering. I have not taken one donkey from them or mistreated a single one of them.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4032025, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 16, "verse": 16, "text": "So Moses told Korah, \u201cYou and all your followers are to appear before the LORD tomorrow\u2009\u2014\u2009you, they, and Aaron."}, {"pk": 4032026, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 16, "verse": 17, "text": "Each of you is to take his firepan, place incense on it, and present his firepan before the LORD \u2009\u2014\u2009250 firepans. You and Aaron are each to present your firepan also.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4032027, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 16, "verse": 18, "text": "Each man took his firepan, placed fire in it, put incense on it, and stood at the entrance to the tent of meeting along with Moses and Aaron."}, {"pk": 4032028, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 16, "verse": 19, "text": "After Korah assembled the whole community against them at the entrance to the tent of meeting, the glory of the LORD \u24dc appeared to the whole community.", "comment": "\u24dc Ex 16:7,10"}, {"pk": 4032029, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 16, "verse": 20, "text": "The LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron,"}, {"pk": 4032030, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 16, "verse": 21, "text": "\u201cSeparate yourselves from this community so I may consume them instantly.\u201d \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Nm 16:45; Jos 24:20; Jr 14:12; Ezk 43:8"}, {"pk": 4032031, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 16, "verse": 22, "text": "But Moses and Aaron fell facedown \u24d0 and said, \u201cGod, God who gives breath to all, [2] \u24d1 when one man sins, will you vent your wrath on the whole community?\u201d \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d1 Nm 27:16
\u24d2 Gn 18:24-26
[2] Or God of the spirits of all flesh
\u24d0 Gn 17:3; Lv 9:24; Nm 16:4,45"}, {"pk": 4032032, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 16, "verse": 23, "text": "The LORD replied to Moses,"}, {"pk": 4032033, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 16, "verse": 24, "text": "\u201cTell the community: Get away from the dwellings of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4032034, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 16, "verse": 25, "text": "Moses got up and went to Dathan and Abiram, and the elders of Israel followed him."}, {"pk": 4032035, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 16, "verse": 26, "text": "He warned the community, \u201cGet away now from the tents of these wicked men. Don\u2019t touch anything that belongs to them, \u24d3 or you will be swept away because of all their sins.\u201d \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Gn 19:15,17
\u24d3 Is 52:11"}, {"pk": 4032036, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 16, "verse": 27, "text": "So they got away from the dwellings of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram. Meanwhile, Dathan and Abiram came out and stood at the entrance of their tents with their wives, children, and infants."}, {"pk": 4032037, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 16, "verse": 28, "text": "Then Moses said, \u201cThis is how you will know that the LORD sent me \u24d5 to do all these things and that it was not of my own will:", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 3:10-12; Zch 2:9,11; 4:9; 6:15"}, {"pk": 4032038, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 16, "verse": 29, "text": "If these men die naturally as all people would, and suffer the fate of all, then the LORD has not sent me."}, {"pk": 4032039, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 16, "verse": 30, "text": "But if the LORD brings about something unprecedented, and the ground opens its mouth and swallows them along with all that belongs to them so that they go down alive into Sheol, \u24d6 then you will know that these men have despised the LORD.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d6 Is 5:14"}, {"pk": 4032040, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 16, "verse": 31, "text": "Just as he finished speaking all these words, the ground beneath them split open."}, {"pk": 4032041, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 16, "verse": 32, "text": "The earth opened its mouth and swallowed them and their households, all Korah\u2019s people, \u24d7 and all their possessions.", "comment": "\u24d7 Ex 15:12; Nm 26:10"}, {"pk": 4032042, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 16, "verse": 33, "text": "They went down alive into Sheol with all that belonged to them. The earth closed over them, and they vanished from the assembly."}, {"pk": 4032043, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 16, "verse": 34, "text": "At their cries, all the people of Israel who were around them fled because they thought, \u201cThe earth may swallow us too!\u201d"}, {"pk": 4032044, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 16, "verse": 35, "text": "Fire also came out from the LORD and consumed the 250 men who were presenting the incense. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Gn 19:24; Lv 10:1-2; Nm 11:1; 2Kg 1:10"}, {"pk": 4032045, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 16, "verse": 36, "text": "Then the LORD spoke to Moses:"}, {"pk": 4032046, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 16, "verse": 37, "text": "\u201cTell Eleazar son of Aaron the priest to remove the firepans from the burning debris, because they are holy, and scatter the fire far away."}, {"pk": 4032047, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 16, "verse": 38, "text": "As for the firepans of those who sinned at the cost of their own lives, make them into hammered sheets as plating for the altar, for they presented them before the LORD, and the firepans are holy. They will be a sign to the Israelites.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4032048, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 16, "verse": 39, "text": "So the priest Eleazar took the bronze firepans that those who were burned had presented, and they were hammered into plating for the altar,"}, {"pk": 4032049, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 16, "verse": 40, "text": "just as the LORD commanded him through Moses. It was to be a reminder for the Israelites that no unauthorized person outside the lineage of Aaron should approach to offer incense before the LORD \u24d9 and become like Korah and his followers.", "comment": "\u24d9 Ex 28:1; Nm 3:10,38; 18:4,7"}, {"pk": 4032050, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 16, "verse": 41, "text": "The next day the entire Israelite community complained about Moses and Aaron, \u24da saying, \u201cYou have killed the LORD\u2019s people!\u201d", "comment": "\u24da Ex 16:2,7-8; 17:3; Nm 14:2,27; 16:3; 17:6; 20:2; 26:9; 1Co 10:10"}, {"pk": 4032051, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 16, "verse": 42, "text": "When the community assembled against them, Moses and Aaron turned toward the tent of meeting, and suddenly the cloud covered it, and the LORD\u2019s glory appeared."}, {"pk": 4032052, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 16, "verse": 43, "text": "Moses and Aaron went to the front of the tent of meeting,"}, {"pk": 4032053, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 16, "verse": 44, "text": "and the LORD said to Moses,"}, {"pk": 4032054, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 16, "verse": 45, "text": "\u201cGet away from this community so that I may consume them instantly.\u201d \u24db But they fell facedown.", "comment": "\u24db Nm 16:21"}, {"pk": 4032055, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 16, "verse": 46, "text": "Then Moses told Aaron, \u201cTake your firepan, place fire from the altar in it, and add incense. Go quickly to the community and make atonement for them, because wrath has come from the LORD; the plague has begun.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4032056, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 16, "verse": 47, "text": "So Aaron took his firepan as Moses had ordered, ran into the middle of the assembly, and saw that the plague had begun among the people. After he added incense, he made atonement for the people."}, {"pk": 4032057, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 16, "verse": 48, "text": "He stood between the dead and the living, and the plague was halted."}, {"pk": 4032058, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 16, "verse": 49, "text": "But those who died from the plague numbered 14,700, in addition to those who died because of the Korah incident."}, {"pk": 4032059, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 16, "verse": 50, "text": "Aaron then returned to Moses at the entrance to the tent of meeting, since the plague had been halted. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Nm 25:1-9; 2Sm 24:15-25"}, {"pk": 4032060, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 17, "verse": 1, "text": "The LORD instructed Moses:"}, {"pk": 4032061, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 17, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cSpeak to the Israelites and take one staff from them for each ancestral tribe, [1] twelve staffs from all the leaders of their tribes. [2] Write each man\u2019s name on his staff.", "comment": "[2] Lit the house of their fathers, also in vv. 3,6
[1] Lit father\u2019s house"}, {"pk": 4032062, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 17, "verse": 3, "text": "Write Aaron\u2019s name on Levi\u2019s staff, because there is to be one staff for the head of each tribe."}, {"pk": 4032063, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 17, "verse": 4, "text": "Then place them in the tent of meeting in front of the testimony where I meet with you."}, {"pk": 4032064, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 17, "verse": 5, "text": "The staff of the man I choose will sprout, and I will rid myself of the Israelites\u2019 complaints that they have been making about you.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4032065, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 17, "verse": 6, "text": "So Moses spoke to the Israelites, and each of their leaders gave him a staff, one for each of the leaders of their tribes, twelve staffs in all. Aaron\u2019s staff was among them. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Ex 7:12"}, {"pk": 4032066, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 17, "verse": 7, "text": "Moses placed the staffs before the LORD in the tent of the testimony."}, {"pk": 4032067, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 17, "verse": 8, "text": "The next day Moses entered the tent of the testimony and saw that Aaron\u2019s staff, representing the house of Levi, had sprouted, formed buds, blossomed, and produced almonds!"}, {"pk": 4032068, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 17, "verse": 9, "text": "Moses then brought out all the staffs from the LORD\u2019s presence to all the Israelites. They saw them, and each man took his own staff."}, {"pk": 4032069, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 17, "verse": 10, "text": "The LORD told Moses, \u201cPut Aaron\u2019s staff back in front of the testimony to be kept as a sign \u24d0 for the rebels, so that you may put an end to their complaints before me, or else they will die.\u201d \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Ex 28:35; 30:20-21; Lv 8:35; 10:6,9; 15:31; 16:2,13; Nm 4:19; 18:3,32; 35:12
\u24d0 Heb 9:4"}, {"pk": 4032070, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 17, "verse": 11, "text": "So Moses did as the LORD commanded him."}, {"pk": 4032071, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 17, "verse": 12, "text": "Then the Israelites declared to Moses, \u201cLook, we\u2019re perishing! We\u2019re lost; we\u2019re all lost!"}, {"pk": 4032072, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 17, "verse": 13, "text": "Anyone who comes near the LORD\u2019s tabernacle will die. \u24d2 Will we all perish?\u201d", "comment": "\u24d2 Nm 3:10,38; 8:19; 18:7"}, {"pk": 4032073, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 18, "verse": 1, "text": "The LORD said to Aaron, \u201cYou, your sons, and your ancestral family [1] \u24d3 will be responsible for iniquity against the sanctuary. You and your sons will be responsible for iniquity involving your priesthood.", "comment": "[1] Lit the house of your father
\u24d3 Nm 10:21"}, {"pk": 4032074, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 18, "verse": 2, "text": "But also bring your relatives with you from the tribe of Levi, your ancestral tribe, so they may join you and assist you and your sons in front of the tent of the testimony. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Nm 8:5-26"}, {"pk": 4032075, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 18, "verse": 3, "text": "They are to perform duties for you and for the whole tent. They must not come near the sanctuary equipment or the altar; otherwise, both they and you will die."}, {"pk": 4032076, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 18, "verse": 4, "text": "They are to join you and guard the tent of meeting, doing all the work at the tent, but no unauthorized person may come near you."}, {"pk": 4032077, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 18, "verse": 5, "text": "\u201cYou are to guard the sanctuary and the altar so that wrath may not fall on the Israelites again. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Nm 1:53; 16; 17:12-13; 1Ch 9:19; Ezk 44:11"}, {"pk": 4032078, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 18, "verse": 6, "text": "Look, I have selected your fellow Levites from the Israelites as a gift for you, assigned by the LORD to work at the tent of meeting."}, {"pk": 4032079, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 18, "verse": 7, "text": "But you and your sons will carry out your priestly responsibilities \u24d6 for everything concerning the altar and for what is inside the curtain, and you will do that work. I am giving you the work of the priesthood as a gift, [2] but an unauthorized person who comes near the sanctuary will be put to death.\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 Nm 3:10
[2] Or curtain. So you are to perform the service; a gift of your priesthood I grant
\u24d7 Nm 1:51; 3:10,38"}, {"pk": 4032080, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 18, "verse": 8, "text": "Then the LORD spoke to Aaron, \u201cLook, I have put you in charge of the contributions \u24d8 brought to me. As for all the holy offerings \u24d9 of the Israelites, I have given them to you and your sons as a portion and a permanent statute. \u24da", "comment": "\u24d8 Ex 36:3; Lv 22:12; Nm 18:19; Dt 12:6,11,17; Neh 10:39; 12:44; 13:5; Ezk 20:40; Mal 3:8
\u24da Lv 10:12-15; Nm 5:9
\u24d9 Lv 22:2-7,15-16; Nm 18:32; Ezk 42:13"}, {"pk": 4032081, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 18, "verse": 9, "text": "A portion of the holiest offerings kept from the fire will be yours; every one of their offerings that they give me, whether the grain offering, sin offering, or guilt offering will be most holy for you and your sons."}, {"pk": 4032082, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 18, "verse": 10, "text": "You are to eat it as a most holy offering. [3] Every male may eat it; it is to be holy to you.", "comment": "[3] Or it in a most holy place"}, {"pk": 4032083, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 18, "verse": 11, "text": "\u201cThe contribution of their gifts also belongs to you. I have given all the Israelites\u2019 presentation offerings \u24db to you and to your sons and daughters as a permanent statute. \u24dc Every ceremonially clean person in your house may eat it.", "comment": "\u24dc Lv 7:34-36
\u24db Ex 29:24-27; 35:22; 38:24,29; Lv 7:30,34; 8:27,29; 9:21; 10:14-15; 14:12,24; 23:15,17,20; Nm 6:20; 8:11-21"}, {"pk": 4032084, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 18, "verse": 12, "text": "I am giving you all the best of the fresh oil, new wine, and grain, \u24dd which the Israelites give to the LORD as their firstfruits. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd Dt 7:13; 11:14; 12:17; 14:23; 18:4; 28:51; Neh 10:37-39
\u24d0 Gn 49:3; Ex 23:16,19; 34:22,26; Lv 2:12,14; 23:17,20; Nm 28:26; Jr 2:3; Rm 8:23; 11:16; 1Co 15:20,23; 16:15; Jms 1:18; Rv 14:4"}, {"pk": 4032085, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 18, "verse": 13, "text": "The firstfruits of all that is in their land, which they bring to the LORD, belong to you. Every clean person in your house may eat them."}, {"pk": 4032086, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 18, "verse": 14, "text": "\u201cEverything in Israel that is permanently dedicated to the LORD \u24d1 belongs to you.", "comment": "\u24d1 Lv 27:28"}, {"pk": 4032087, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 18, "verse": 15, "text": "The firstborn of every living thing, human or animal, presented to the LORD belongs to you. But you must certainly redeem a human firstborn, \u24d2 and redeem the firstborn of an unclean animal.", "comment": "\u24d2 Ex 13:11-16"}, {"pk": 4032088, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 18, "verse": 16, "text": "You will pay the redemption price for a month-old male according to your assessment: five shekels [4] of silver by the standard sanctuary shekel, which is twenty gerahs. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Lv 27:6; Nm 3:46-47
[4] A shekel is about two-fifths of an ounce"}, {"pk": 4032089, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 18, "verse": 17, "text": "\u201cHowever, you must not redeem the firstborn of an ox, a sheep, or a goat; they are holy. You are to splatter their blood on the altar and burn their fat as a fire offering for a pleasing aroma to the LORD."}, {"pk": 4032090, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 18, "verse": 18, "text": "But their meat belongs to you. It belongs to you like the breast of the presentation offering and the right thigh."}, {"pk": 4032091, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 18, "verse": 19, "text": "\u201cI give to you and to your sons and daughters all the holy contributions that the Israelites present to the LORD as a permanent statute. It is a permanent covenant of salt \u24d4 before the LORD for you as well as your offspring.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d4 Lv 2:13; 2Ch 13:5"}, {"pk": 4032092, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 18, "verse": 20, "text": "The LORD told Aaron, \u201cYou will not have an inheritance in their land; there will be no portion among them for you. I am your portion and your inheritance among the Israelites. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Dt 10:9; Jos 18:7; Ezk 44:28-30"}, {"pk": 4032093, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 18, "verse": 21, "text": "\u201cLook, I have given the Levites every tenth \u24d6 in Israel as an inheritance in return for the work they do, the work of the tent of meeting.", "comment": "\u24d6 Dt 26:12; 2Ch 31:12; Neh 10:37-38; Heb 7:5"}, {"pk": 4032094, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 18, "verse": 22, "text": "The Israelites must never again come near the tent of meeting, or they will incur guilt and die."}, {"pk": 4032095, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 18, "verse": 23, "text": "The Levites will do the work of the tent of meeting, and they will bear the consequences of their iniquity. The Levites will not receive an inheritance among the Israelites; \u24d7 this is a permanent statute throughout your generations.", "comment": "\u24d7 Dt 10:8-9; 18:1-2; Jos 13:14,33"}, {"pk": 4032096, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 18, "verse": 24, "text": "For I have given them the tenth that the Israelites present to the LORD as a contribution for their inheritance. That is why I told them that they would not receive an inheritance among the Israelites.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4032097, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 18, "verse": 25, "text": "The LORD instructed Moses,"}, {"pk": 4032098, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 18, "verse": 26, "text": "\u201cSpeak to the Levites and tell them: When you receive from the Israelites the tenth that I have given you as your inheritance, you are to present part of it as an offering to the LORD \u2009\u2014\u2009a tenth of the tenth."}, {"pk": 4032099, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 18, "verse": 27, "text": "Your offering will be credited to you as if it were your grain from the threshing floor or the full harvest from the winepress."}, {"pk": 4032100, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 18, "verse": 28, "text": "You are to present an offering to the LORD from every tenth you receive from the Israelites. Give some of it to the priest Aaron as an offering to the LORD."}, {"pk": 4032101, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 18, "verse": 29, "text": "You must present the entire offering due the LORD from all your gifts. The best part of the tenth \u24d8 is to be consecrated.", "comment": "\u24d8 Nm 18:12"}, {"pk": 4032102, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 18, "verse": 30, "text": "\u201cTell them further: Once you have presented the best part of the tenth, and it is credited to you Levites as the produce of the threshing floor or the winepress,"}, {"pk": 4032103, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 18, "verse": 31, "text": "then you and your household may eat it anywhere. It is your wage in return for your work at the tent of meeting."}, {"pk": 4032104, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 18, "verse": 32, "text": "You will not incur guilt because of it once you have presented the best part of it, but you must not defile the Israelites\u2019 holy offerings, so that you will not die.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4032105, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 19, "verse": 1, "text": "The LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron,"}, {"pk": 4032106, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 19, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cThis is the legal statute that the LORD has commanded: Instruct the Israelites to bring you an unblemished red cow that has no defect and has never been yoked. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Dt 21:3; 1Sm 6:7; Heb 9:13"}, {"pk": 4032107, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 19, "verse": 3, "text": "Give it to the priest Eleazar, \u24da and he will have it brought outside the camp and slaughtered in his presence.", "comment": "\u24da Ex 6:23-25; 28:1; Lv 10:6,12,16; Nm 3:2,4,32; 4:16; 16:37,39"}, {"pk": 4032108, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 19, "verse": 4, "text": "The priest Eleazar is to take some of its blood with his finger and sprinkle it seven times toward the front of the tent of meeting."}, {"pk": 4032109, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 19, "verse": 5, "text": "The cow is to be burned in his sight. Its hide, flesh, and blood, are to be burned along with its waste."}, {"pk": 4032110, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 19, "verse": 6, "text": "The priest is to take cedar wood, hyssop, and crimson yarn, \u24db and throw them onto the fire where the cow is burning.", "comment": "\u24db Lv 14:4-7,49-52; Heb 9:19"}, {"pk": 4032111, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 19, "verse": 7, "text": "Then the priest must wash his clothes and bathe his body in water; after that he may enter the camp, but he will remain ceremonially unclean until evening."}, {"pk": 4032112, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 19, "verse": 8, "text": "The one who burned the cow must also wash his clothes and bathe his body in water, and he will remain unclean until evening."}, {"pk": 4032113, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 19, "verse": 9, "text": "\u201cA man who is clean is to gather up the cow\u2019s ashes and deposit them outside the camp in a ceremonially clean place. The ashes will be kept by the Israelite community for preparing the water to remove impurity; it is a sin offering. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Lv 4"}, {"pk": 4032114, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 19, "verse": 10, "text": "Then the one who gathers up the cow\u2019s ashes must wash his clothes, and he will remain unclean until evening. This is a permanent statute for the Israelites and for the alien who resides among them."}, {"pk": 4032115, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 19, "verse": 11, "text": "\u201cThe person who touches any human corpse will be unclean for seven days."}, {"pk": 4032116, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 19, "verse": 12, "text": "He is to purify himself with the water [1] on the third day and the seventh day; then he will be clean. \u24dd But if he does not purify himself on the third and seventh days, he will not be clean.", "comment": "\u24dd Nm 31:19
[1] Or ashes; lit with it"}, {"pk": 4032117, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 19, "verse": 13, "text": "Anyone who touches a body of a person who has died, and does not purify himself, defiles the tabernacle of the LORD. That person will be cut off from Israel. He remains unclean because the water for impurity has not been sprinkled on him, and his uncleanness is still on him."}, {"pk": 4032118, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 19, "verse": 14, "text": "\u201cThis is the law when a person dies in a tent: everyone who enters the tent and everyone who is already in the tent will be unclean for seven days,"}, {"pk": 4032119, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 19, "verse": 15, "text": "and any open container without a lid tied on it is unclean."}, {"pk": 4032120, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 19, "verse": 16, "text": "Anyone in the open field who touches a person who has been killed by the sword or has died, or who even touches a human bone, or a grave, will be unclean for seven days."}, {"pk": 4032121, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 19, "verse": 17, "text": "For the purification of the unclean person, they are to take some of the ashes of the burnt sin offering, put them in a jar, and add fresh water to them."}, {"pk": 4032122, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 19, "verse": 18, "text": "A person who is clean is to take hyssop, dip it in the water, and sprinkle the tent, all the furnishings, and the people who were there. He is also to sprinkle the one who touched a bone, a grave, a corpse, or a person who had been killed."}, {"pk": 4032123, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 19, "verse": 19, "text": "\u201cThe one who is clean is to sprinkle the unclean person on the third day and the seventh day. After he purifies the unclean person on the seventh day, the one being purified must wash his clothes and bathe in water, and he will be clean by evening."}, {"pk": 4032124, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 19, "verse": 20, "text": "But a person who is unclean and does not purify himself, that person will be cut off from the assembly because he has defiled the sanctuary of the LORD. \u24d0 The water for impurity has not been sprinkled on him; he is unclean.", "comment": "\u24d0 1Co 6:19-20"}, {"pk": 4032125, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 19, "verse": 21, "text": "This is a permanent statute for them. The person who sprinkles the water for impurity is to wash his clothes, and whoever touches the water for impurity will be unclean until evening."}, {"pk": 4032126, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 19, "verse": 22, "text": "Anything the unclean person touches will become unclean, and anyone who touches it will be unclean until evening.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4032127, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 20, "verse": 1, "text": "The entire Israelite community entered the Wilderness of Zin \u24d1 in the first month, and they [1] settled in Kadesh. \u24d2 Miriam \u24d3 died and was buried there.", "comment": "\u24d1 Nm 13:21; 27:14; 33:36; 34:3; Dt 32:51; Jos 15:1
[1] Lit the people
\u24d2 Nm 13:26; 27:14; 33:36-37; Dt 1:46; Jdg 11:16-17; Ps 29:8
\u24d3 Ex 15:20-21; Nm 12:1; 26:59; Dt 24:9"}, {"pk": 4032128, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 20, "verse": 2, "text": "There was no water for the community, so they assembled against Moses and Aaron."}, {"pk": 4032129, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 20, "verse": 3, "text": "The people quarreled with Moses and said, \u24d4 \u201cIf only we had perished when our brothers perished before the LORD. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d4 Ex 17:2
\u24d5 Nm 16:31-35,41-50"}, {"pk": 4032130, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 20, "verse": 4, "text": "Why have you brought the LORD\u2019s assembly into this wilderness \u24d6 for us and our livestock to die here? \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 Nm 11:11
\u24d7 Gn 47:15,19; Ex 14:11-12; Nm 21:5"}, {"pk": 4032131, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 20, "verse": 5, "text": "Why have you led us up from Egypt to bring us to this evil place? It\u2019s not a place of grain, figs, vines, and pomegranates, \u24d8 and there is no water to drink!\u201d", "comment": "\u24d8 Ex 13:5; Nm 13:23-27; Dt 8:8"}, {"pk": 4032132, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 20, "verse": 6, "text": "Then Moses and Aaron went from the presence of the assembly to the doorway of the tent of meeting. They fell facedown, and the glory of the LORD appeared to them."}, {"pk": 4032133, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 20, "verse": 7, "text": "The LORD spoke to Moses,"}, {"pk": 4032134, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 20, "verse": 8, "text": "\u201cTake the staff \u24d9 and assemble the community. You and your brother Aaron are to speak to the rock \u24da while they watch, and it will yield its water. You will bring out water for them from the rock and provide drink for the community and their livestock.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d9 Ex 4:2-5; 7:15,17,20; 17:4-9; Nm 17:8; 2Kg 4:31
\u24da Gn 49:24; Ex 17:6; Dt 32:13-18; Neh 9:15; Jb 29:6; Ps 78:20; 81:16; 114:8"}, {"pk": 4032135, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 20, "verse": 9, "text": "So Moses took the staff from the LORD\u2019s presence \u24db just as he had commanded him.", "comment": "\u24db Nm 17:10"}, {"pk": 4032136, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 20, "verse": 10, "text": "Moses and Aaron summoned the assembly in front of the rock, and Moses said to them, \u201cListen, you rebels! Must we bring water out of this rock for you?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4032137, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 20, "verse": 11, "text": "Then Moses raised his hand and struck the rock twice with his staff, so that abundant water gushed out, and the community and their livestock drank. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Ex 17:6; Ps 78:15; 1Co 10:4"}, {"pk": 4032138, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 20, "verse": 12, "text": "But the LORD said to Moses and Aaron, \u201cBecause you did not trust me to demonstrate my holiness in the sight of the Israelites, you will not bring this assembly into the land I have given them.\u201d \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Nm 27:12-14; Dt 1:37; 3:26; 32:51"}, {"pk": 4032139, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 20, "verse": 13, "text": "These are the Waters of Meribah, [2] \u24d0 where the Israelites quarreled with the LORD, and he demonstrated his holiness to them. \u24d1", "comment": "[2] = Quarreling
\u24d0 Ex 17:7; Nm 27:14; Dt 32:51; Ps 95:8; 106:32
\u24d1 Nm 27:14; Ezk 28:22; 38:23"}, {"pk": 4032140, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 20, "verse": 14, "text": "Moses sent messengers from Kadesh to the king of Edom, \u201cThis is what your brother Israel \u24d2 says, \u2018You know all the hardships that have overtaken us.", "comment": "\u24d2 Gn 25:23-26,30; 36:8"}, {"pk": 4032141, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 20, "verse": 15, "text": "Our fathers went down to Egypt, and we lived in Egypt many years, but the Egyptians treated us and our fathers badly."}, {"pk": 4032142, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 20, "verse": 16, "text": "When we cried out to the LORD, he heard our plea, [3] and sent an angel, [4] \u24d3 and brought us out of Egypt. Now look, we are in Kadesh, a city on the border of your territory.", "comment": "[3] Lit voice
[4] Or a messenger
\u24d3 Ex 3:7-10; 14:19; 23:20"}, {"pk": 4032143, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 20, "verse": 17, "text": "Please let us travel through your land. We won\u2019t travel through any field or vineyard, or drink any well water. We will travel the King\u2019s Highway; we won\u2019t turn to the right or the left until we have traveled through your territory.\u2019\u201d \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Nm 21:22; Dt 2:27"}, {"pk": 4032144, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 20, "verse": 18, "text": "But Edom answered him, \u201cYou will not travel through our land, or we will come out and confront you with the sword.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4032145, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 20, "verse": 19, "text": "\u201cWe will go on the main road,\u201d the Israelites replied to them, \u201cand if we or our herds drink your water, we will pay its price. \u24d5 There will be no problem; only let us travel through on foot.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d5 Dt 2:1-7"}, {"pk": 4032146, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 20, "verse": 20, "text": "Yet Edom insisted, \u201cYou may not travel through.\u201d And they came out to confront them with a large force of heavily-armed people. [5]", "comment": "[5] Lit with numerous people and a strong hand"}, {"pk": 4032147, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 20, "verse": 21, "text": "Edom refused to allow Israel to travel through their territory, and Israel turned away from them."}, {"pk": 4032148, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 20, "verse": 22, "text": "After they set out from Kadesh, the entire Israelite community came to Mount Hor. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Nm 21:4; 33:37-41; Dt 32:50"}, {"pk": 4032149, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 20, "verse": 23, "text": "The LORD said to Moses and Aaron at Mount Hor on the border of the land of Edom,"}, {"pk": 4032150, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 20, "verse": 24, "text": "\u201cAaron will be gathered to his people; he will not enter the land I have given the Israelites, because you both rebelled against my command at the Waters of Meribah."}, {"pk": 4032151, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 20, "verse": 25, "text": "Take Aaron and his son Eleazar and bring them up Mount Hor."}, {"pk": 4032152, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 20, "verse": 26, "text": "Remove Aaron\u2019s garments and put them on his son Eleazar. Aaron will be gathered to his people and die there.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4032153, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 20, "verse": 27, "text": "So Moses did as the LORD commanded, and they climbed Mount Hor in the sight of the whole community."}, {"pk": 4032154, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 20, "verse": 28, "text": "After Moses removed Aaron\u2019s garments and put them on his son Eleazar, Aaron died there on top of the mountain. Then Moses and Eleazar came down from the mountain."}, {"pk": 4032155, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 20, "verse": 29, "text": "When the whole community saw that Aaron had passed away, the entire house of Israel mourned for him thirty days."}, {"pk": 4032156, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 21, "verse": 1, "text": "When the Canaanite king of Arad, \u24d7 who lived in the Negev, heard that Israel was coming on the Atharim road, he fought against Israel and captured some prisoners.", "comment": "\u24d7 Nm 33:40; Jos 12:14; Jdg 1:16"}, {"pk": 4032157, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 21, "verse": 2, "text": "Then Israel made a vow to the LORD, \u201cIf you will hand this people over to us, we will completely destroy their cities.\u201d \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Dt 2:34; 13:16-17; Jos 6:18,21"}, {"pk": 4032158, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 21, "verse": 3, "text": "The LORD listened to Israel\u2019s request and handed the Canaanites over to them, and Israel completely destroyed them and their cities. So they named the place Hormah. [1] \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Nm 14:45; Dt 1:44; Jdg 1:17
[1] = Destruction"}, {"pk": 4032159, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 21, "verse": 4, "text": "Then they set out from Mount Hor by way of the Red Sea to bypass the land of Edom, but the people became impatient because of the journey."}, {"pk": 4032160, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 21, "verse": 5, "text": "The people spoke against God and Moses: \u201cWhy have you led us up from Egypt to die in the wilderness? There is no bread or water, and we detest this wretched food!\u201d"}, {"pk": 4032161, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 21, "verse": 6, "text": "Then the LORD sent poisonous [2] snakes among the people, and they bit them so that many Israelites died. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da 1Co 10:9
[2] Lit Burning"}, {"pk": 4032162, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 21, "verse": 7, "text": "The people then came to Moses and said, \u201cWe have sinned by speaking against the LORD and against you. Intercede with the LORD so that he will take the snakes away from us.\u201d And Moses interceded for the people."}, {"pk": 4032163, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 21, "verse": 8, "text": "Then the LORD said to Moses, \u201cMake a snake image and mount it on a pole. When anyone who is bitten looks at it, he will recover.\u201d \u24db", "comment": "\u24db 2Kg 18:4; Jn 3:14-15"}, {"pk": 4032164, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 21, "verse": 9, "text": "So Moses made a bronze snake and mounted it on a pole. Whenever someone was bitten, and he looked at the bronze snake, he recovered."}, {"pk": 4032165, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 21, "verse": 10, "text": "The Israelites set out and camped at Oboth. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Nm 33:43-44"}, {"pk": 4032166, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 21, "verse": 11, "text": "They set out from Oboth and camped at Iye-abarim in the wilderness that borders Moab on the east."}, {"pk": 4032167, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 21, "verse": 12, "text": "From there they went and camped at Zered Valley."}, {"pk": 4032168, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 21, "verse": 13, "text": "They set out from there and camped on the other side of the Arnon River, in the wilderness that extends from the Amorite border, because the Arnon was the Moabite border between Moab and the Amorites."}, {"pk": 4032169, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 21, "verse": 14, "text": "Therefore it is stated in the Book of the LORD\u2019s Wars: Waheb in Suphah
and the ravines of the Arnon,
"}, {"pk": 4032170, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 21, "verse": 15, "text": "even the slopes of the ravines
that extend to the site of Ar \u24dd
and lie along the border of Moab.
", "comment": "\u24dd Nm 21:28; Dt 2:9,18,29; Is 15:1"}, {"pk": 4032171, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 21, "verse": 16, "text": "From there they went to Beer, [3] the well the LORD told Moses about, \u201cGather the people so I may give them water.\u201d", "comment": "[3] = Well"}, {"pk": 4032172, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 21, "verse": 17, "text": "Then Israel sang this song: Spring up, well\u2009\u2014\u2009sing to it!
"}, {"pk": 4032173, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 21, "verse": 18, "text": "The princes dug the well;
the nobles of the people hollowed it out
with a scepter and with their staffs.
They went from the wilderness to Mattanah,"}, {"pk": 4032174, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 21, "verse": 19, "text": "from Mattanah to Nahaliel, from Nahaliel to Bamoth,"}, {"pk": 4032175, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 21, "verse": 20, "text": "from Bamoth to the valley in the territory of Moab near the Pisgah highlands \u24d0 that overlook the wasteland. [4] \u24d1", "comment": "[4] Or overlook Jeshimon
\u24d1 Nm 23:28
\u24d0 Nm 23:14; Dt 3:17,27; 4:49; 34:1; Jos 12:3; 13:20"}, {"pk": 4032176, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 21, "verse": 21, "text": "Israel sent messengers to say to King Sihon \u24d2 of the Amorites:", "comment": "\u24d2 Nm 32:33; Dt 1:4; 2:24\u20144:46"}, {"pk": 4032177, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 21, "verse": 22, "text": "\u201cLet us travel through your land. We won\u2019t go into the fields or vineyards. We won\u2019t drink any well water. We will travel the King\u2019s Highway until we have traveled through your territory.\u201d \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Nm 20:17; Dt 2:26-33"}, {"pk": 4032178, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 21, "verse": 23, "text": "But Sihon would not let Israel travel through his territory. Instead, he gathered his whole army and went out to confront Israel in the wilderness. When he came to Jahaz, \u24d4 he fought against Israel.", "comment": "\u24d4 Dt 2:32; Jdg 11:20; 1Ch 6:78"}, {"pk": 4032179, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 21, "verse": 24, "text": "Israel struck him with the sword and took possession of his land from the Arnon to the Jabbok, \u24d5 but only up to the Ammonite border, because it was fortified. [5]", "comment": "[5] LXX reads because the Ammonite border was Jazer
\u24d5 Jdg 11:19-22"}, {"pk": 4032180, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 21, "verse": 25, "text": "Israel took all the cities and lived in all these Amorite cities, including Heshbon and all its surrounding villages."}, {"pk": 4032181, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 21, "verse": 26, "text": "Heshbon was the city of King Sihon of the Amorites, who had fought against the former king of Moab and had taken control of all his land as far as the Arnon."}, {"pk": 4032182, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 21, "verse": 27, "text": "Therefore the poets [6] say: Come to Heshbon, let it be rebuilt;
let the city of Sihon be restored. [7]
", "comment": "[7] Or firmly founded
[6] Lit ones who speak proverbs"}, {"pk": 4032183, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 21, "verse": 28, "text": "For fire came out of Heshbon,
a flame from the city of Sihon.
It consumed Ar of Moab,
the citizens of Arnon\u2019s heights.
"}, {"pk": 4032184, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 21, "verse": 29, "text": "Woe to you, Moab!
You have been destroyed, people of Chemosh! \u24d6
He gave up his sons as refugees,
and his daughters into captivity
to Sihon the Amorite king.
", "comment": "\u24d6 Jdg 11:24; 1Kg 11:7,33; Jr 48:45-47"}, {"pk": 4032185, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 21, "verse": 30, "text": "We threw them down;
Heshbon has been destroyed as far as Dibon. \u24d7
We caused desolation as far as Nophah,
which reaches as far as Medeba. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Jos 13:9,16; 1Ch 19:7; Is 15:2
\u24d7 Nm 32:34; Neh 11:25; Jr 48:18,22"}, {"pk": 4032186, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 21, "verse": 31, "text": "So Israel lived in the Amorites\u2019 land."}, {"pk": 4032187, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 21, "verse": 32, "text": "After Moses sent spies to Jazer, Israel captured its surrounding villages and drove out the Amorites who were there."}, {"pk": 4032188, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 21, "verse": 33, "text": "Then they turned and went up the road to Bashan, and King Og of Bashan \u24d9 came out against them with his whole army to do battle at Edrei. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Dt 3:1,10; Jos 12:4; 13:12,31
\u24d9 Nm 32:33; Dt 3:1-13; 4:47"}, {"pk": 4032189, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 21, "verse": 34, "text": "But the LORD said to Moses, \u201cDo not fear him, for I have handed him over to you along with his whole army and his land. Do to him as you did to King Sihon of the Amorites, who lived in Heshbon.\u201d \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Dt 3:2"}, {"pk": 4032190, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 21, "verse": 35, "text": "So they struck him, his sons, and his whole army until no one was left, [8] and they took possession of his land. \u24dc", "comment": "[8] Lit left to him
\u24dc Ps 135:10-11"}, {"pk": 4032191, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 22, "verse": 1, "text": "The Israelites traveled on and camped in the plains of Moab near the Jordan across from Jericho."}, {"pk": 4032192, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 22, "verse": 2, "text": "Now Balak \u24dd son of Zippor saw all that Israel had done to the Amorites. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Dt 4:46; Jos 10:12
\u24dd Jos 24:9-10; Jdg 11:25; Mc 6:5; Rv 2:14"}, {"pk": 4032193, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 22, "verse": 3, "text": "Moab was terrified of the people because they were numerous, \u24d1 and Moab dreaded the Israelites.", "comment": "\u24d1 Gn 47:27; Ex 1:7,9; 32:13; 2Sm 17:11; 1Kg 4:20; 1Ch 27:23"}, {"pk": 4032194, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 22, "verse": 4, "text": "So the Moabites said to the elders of Midian, \u201cThis horde will devour everything around us like an ox eats up the green plants in the field.\u201d Since Balak son of Zippor was Moab\u2019s king at that time,"}, {"pk": 4032195, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 22, "verse": 5, "text": "he sent messengers to Balaam \u24d2 son of Beor at Pethor, which is by the Euphrates in the land of his people. [1] [2] Balak said to him: \u201cLook, a people has come out of Egypt; they cover the surface of the land \u24d3 and are living right across from me.", "comment": "\u24d2 Dt 23:3-5; Jos 24:9-10; Mc 6:5; 2Pt 2:15-16; Jd 11; Rv 2:14
\u24d3 Ex 10:5
[2] Or of the Amawites
[1] Sam, Vg, Syr read of the Ammonites"}, {"pk": 4032196, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 22, "verse": 6, "text": "Please come and put a curse on these people for me because they are more powerful than I am. I may be able to defeat them and drive them out of the land, for I know that those you bless are blessed and those you curse are cursed.\u201d \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Gn 27:29; Nm 24:9"}, {"pk": 4032197, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 22, "verse": 7, "text": "The elders of Moab and Midian departed with fees for divination \u24d5 in hand. \u24d6 They came to Balaam and reported Balak\u2019s words to him.", "comment": "\u24d5 Gn 30:27; 44:5,15; Lv 19:26; Nm 23:23; Dt 18:10; 1Sm 15:23; 2Kg 17:17; 21:6; Is 2:6; Jr 14:14; Ezk 12:24; 13:7,23; 21:21; Mc 3:11
\u24d6 2Pt 2:15; Jd 11"}, {"pk": 4032198, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 22, "verse": 8, "text": "He said to them, \u201cSpend the night here, and I will give you the answer the LORD tells me.\u201d So the officials of Moab stayed with Balaam."}, {"pk": 4032199, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 22, "verse": 9, "text": "Then God came to Balaam and asked, \u201cWho are these men with you?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4032200, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 22, "verse": 10, "text": "Balaam replied to God, \u201cBalak son of Zippor, king of Moab, sent this message to me:"}, {"pk": 4032201, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 22, "verse": 11, "text": "\u2018Look, a people has come out of Egypt, and they cover the surface of the land. Now come and put a curse on them for me. I may be able to fight against them and drive them away.\u2019\u201d"}, {"pk": 4032202, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 22, "verse": 12, "text": "Then God said to Balaam, \u201cYou are not to go with them. You are not to curse this people, for they are blessed.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4032203, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 22, "verse": 13, "text": "So Balaam got up the next morning and said to Balak\u2019s officials, \u201cGo back to your land, because the LORD has refused to let me go with you.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4032204, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 22, "verse": 14, "text": "The officials of Moab arose, returned to Balak, and reported, \u201cBalaam refused to come with us.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4032205, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 22, "verse": 15, "text": "Balak sent officials again who were more numerous and higher in rank than the others."}, {"pk": 4032206, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 22, "verse": 16, "text": "They came to Balaam and said to him, \u201cThis is what Balak son of Zippor says: \u2018Let nothing keep you from coming to me,"}, {"pk": 4032207, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 22, "verse": 17, "text": "for I will greatly honor you and do whatever you ask me. So please come and put a curse on these people for me!\u2009\u2019\u201d"}, {"pk": 4032208, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 22, "verse": 18, "text": "But Balaam responded to the servants of Balak, \u201cIf Balak were to give me his house full of silver and gold, I could not go against the command of the LORD my God to do anything small or great."}, {"pk": 4032209, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 22, "verse": 19, "text": "Please stay here overnight as the others did, so that I may find out what else the LORD has to tell me.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4032210, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 22, "verse": 20, "text": "God came to Balaam at night and said to him, \u201cSince these men have come to summon you, get up and go with them, but you must only do what I tell you.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4032211, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 22, "verse": 21, "text": "When he got up in the morning, Balaam saddled his donkey and went with the officials of Moab."}, {"pk": 4032212, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 22, "verse": 22, "text": "But God was incensed that Balaam was going, and the angel of the LORD \u24d7 took his stand on the path to oppose him. Balaam was riding his donkey, and his two servants were with him.", "comment": "\u24d7 Gn 16:7; 22:11; Ex 3:2; Jdg 2:1; 5:23; 6:1; 13:3; 2Sm 24:16; 1Kg 19:7; 2Kg 1:3; 19:35; Zch 1:11; 3:1; 12:8"}, {"pk": 4032213, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 22, "verse": 23, "text": "When the donkey saw the angel of the LORD standing on the path with a drawn sword in his hand, she turned off the path and went into the field. So Balaam hit her to return her to the path."}, {"pk": 4032214, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 22, "verse": 24, "text": "Then the angel of the LORD stood in a narrow passage between the vineyards, with a stone wall on either side."}, {"pk": 4032215, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 22, "verse": 25, "text": "The donkey saw the angel of the LORD and pressed herself against the wall, squeezing Balaam\u2019s foot against it. So he hit her once again."}, {"pk": 4032216, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 22, "verse": 26, "text": "The angel of the LORD went ahead and stood in a narrow place where there was no room to turn to the right or the left."}, {"pk": 4032217, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 22, "verse": 27, "text": "When the donkey saw the angel of the LORD, she crouched down under Balaam. So he became furious and beat the donkey with his stick."}, {"pk": 4032218, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 22, "verse": 28, "text": "Then the LORD opened the donkey\u2019s mouth, and she asked Balaam, \u201cWhat have I done to you that you have beaten me these three times?\u201d \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 2Pt 2:15-16"}, {"pk": 4032219, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 22, "verse": 29, "text": "Balaam answered the donkey, \u201cYou made me look like a fool. If I had a sword in my hand, I\u2019d kill you now!\u201d"}, {"pk": 4032220, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 22, "verse": 30, "text": "But the donkey said, \u201cAm I not the donkey you\u2019ve ridden all your life until today? Have I ever treated you this way before?\u201d \u201cNo,\u201d he replied."}, {"pk": 4032221, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 22, "verse": 31, "text": "Then the LORD opened Balaam\u2019s eyes, and he saw the angel of the LORD standing in the path with a drawn sword in his hand. Balaam knelt low and bowed in worship on his face."}, {"pk": 4032222, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 22, "verse": 32, "text": "The angel of the LORD asked him, \u201cWhy have you beaten your donkey these three times? Look, I came out to oppose you, because I consider what you are doing to be evil. [3]", "comment": "[3] Lit because your way is perverse before me"}, {"pk": 4032223, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 22, "verse": 33, "text": "The donkey saw me and turned away from me these three times. If she had not turned away from me, I would have killed you by now and let her live.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4032224, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 22, "verse": 34, "text": "Balaam said to the angel of the LORD, \u201cI have sinned, for I did not know that you were standing in the path to confront me. And now, if it is evil in your sight, I will go back.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4032225, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 22, "verse": 35, "text": "Then the angel of the LORD said to Balaam, \u201cGo with the men, but you are to say only what I tell you.\u201d So Balaam went with Balak\u2019s officials."}, {"pk": 4032226, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 22, "verse": 36, "text": "When Balak heard that Balaam was coming, he went out to meet him at the Moabite city [4] on the Arnon border at the edge of his territory.", "comment": "[4] Or at Ir-moab, or at Ar of Moab"}, {"pk": 4032227, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 22, "verse": 37, "text": "Balak asked Balaam, \u201cDid I not send you an urgent summons? Why didn\u2019t you come to me? Am I really not able to reward you?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4032228, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 22, "verse": 38, "text": "Balaam said to him, \u201cLook, I have come to you, but can I say anything I want? I must speak only the message God puts in my mouth.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4032229, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 22, "verse": 39, "text": "So Balaam went with Balak, and they came to Kiriath-huzoth. [5]", "comment": "[5] = The City of Streets"}, {"pk": 4032230, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 22, "verse": 40, "text": "Balak sacrificed cattle, sheep, and goats and sent for Balaam and the officials who were with him."}, {"pk": 4032231, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 22, "verse": 41, "text": "In the morning, Balak took Balaam and brought him to Bamoth-baal. [6] From there he saw the outskirts of the people\u2019s camp.", "comment": "[6] = The High Places of Baal"}, {"pk": 4032232, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 23, "verse": 1, "text": "Then Balaam said to Balak, \u201cBuild me seven altars here and prepare seven bulls and seven rams for me.\u201d \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 1Ch 15:26; 2Ch 29:21; Jb 42:8; Ezk 45:23"}, {"pk": 4032233, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 23, "verse": 2, "text": "So Balak did as Balaam directed, and they offered a bull and a ram on each altar."}, {"pk": 4032234, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 23, "verse": 3, "text": "Balaam said to Balak, \u201cStay here by your burnt offering while I am gone. Maybe the LORD will meet with me. I will tell you whatever he reveals to me.\u201d So he went to a barren hill."}, {"pk": 4032235, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 23, "verse": 4, "text": "God met with him and Balaam said to him, \u201cI have arranged seven altars and offered a bull and a ram on each altar.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4032236, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 23, "verse": 5, "text": "Then the LORD put a message in Balaam\u2019s mouth and said, \u201cReturn to Balak and say what I tell you.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4032237, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 23, "verse": 6, "text": "So he returned to Balak, who was standing there by his burnt offering with all the officials of Moab."}, {"pk": 4032238, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 23, "verse": 7, "text": "Balaam proclaimed his poem: Balak brought me from Aram; \u24da
the king of Moab, from the eastern mountains:
\u201cCome, put a curse on Jacob for me;
come, denounce Israel!\u201d \u24db
", "comment": "\u24da Dt 23:4
\u24db Nm 22:6,17"}, {"pk": 4032239, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 23, "verse": 8, "text": "How can I curse someone God has not cursed?
How can I denounce someone the LORD has not denounced?
"}, {"pk": 4032240, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 23, "verse": 9, "text": "I see them from the top of rocky cliffs,
and I watch them from the hills.
There is a people living alone; \u24dc
it does not consider itself among the nations.
", "comment": "\u24dc Dt 33:28"}, {"pk": 4032241, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 23, "verse": 10, "text": "Who has counted the dust of Jacob \u24dd
or numbered even one-fourth of Israel?
Let me die the death of the upright;
let the end of my life be like theirs.
", "comment": "\u24dd Gn 13:16"}, {"pk": 4032242, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 23, "verse": 11, "text": "\u201cWhat have you done to me?\u201d Balak asked Balaam. \u201cI brought you to curse my enemies, but look, you have only blessed them!\u201d"}, {"pk": 4032243, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 23, "verse": 12, "text": "He answered, \u201cShouldn\u2019t I say exactly what the LORD puts in my mouth?\u201d \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Nm 22:38"}, {"pk": 4032244, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 23, "verse": 13, "text": "Then Balak said to him, \u201cPlease come with me to another place \u24d1 where you can see them. You will only see the outskirts of their camp; you won\u2019t see all of them. From there, put a curse on them for me.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d1 Nm 23:27"}, {"pk": 4032245, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 23, "verse": 14, "text": "So Balak took him to Lookout Field [1] on top of Pisgah, \u24d2 built seven altars, and offered a bull and a ram on each altar.", "comment": "[1] Or to the field of Zophim
\u24d2 Nm 21:20; Dt 3:17,27; 4:49; 34:1; Jos 12:3; 13:20"}, {"pk": 4032246, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 23, "verse": 15, "text": "Balaam said to Balak, \u201cStay here by your burnt offering while I seek the LORD over there.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4032247, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 23, "verse": 16, "text": "The LORD met with Balaam and put a message in his mouth. Then he said, \u201cReturn to Balak and say what I tell you.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4032248, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 23, "verse": 17, "text": "So he returned to Balak, who was standing there by his burnt offering with the officials of Moab. Balak asked him, \u201cWhat did the LORD say?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4032249, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 23, "verse": 18, "text": "Balaam proclaimed his poem: Balak, get up and listen;
son of Zippor, pay attention to what I say!
"}, {"pk": 4032250, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 23, "verse": 19, "text": "God is not a man, that he might lie,
or a son of man, that he might change his mind. \u24d3
Does he speak and not act,
or promise and not fulfill? \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d3 1Sm 15:29; Mal 3:6; Ti 1:2; Heb 6:17-18
\u24d4 Ps 33:10-11; Pr 19:21; Is 14:24; 31:2; 45:23; 46:9-11; 48:3; 55:11; Rm 11:29; Eph 1:11; 2Tm 2:13"}, {"pk": 4032251, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 23, "verse": 20, "text": "I have indeed received a command to bless;
since he has blessed, [2] I cannot change it.
", "comment": "[2] Sam, LXX read since I will bless"}, {"pk": 4032252, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 23, "verse": 21, "text": "He considers no disaster for Jacob;
he sees no trouble for Israel. [3]
The LORD their God is with them, \u24d5
and there is rejoicing over the King among them.
", "comment": "[3] Or He does not observe sin in Jacob; he does not see wrongdoing in Israel
\u24d5 Gn 28:15; Nm 14:9; Dt 2:7; 20:1; Jos 1:17; Jdg 6:13; 2Ch 20:17; Ps 46:11; Is 8:10; 41:10; Jr 1:19; 15:20; Zph 3:17; Hg 2:4; Rv 21:3"}, {"pk": 4032253, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 23, "verse": 22, "text": "God brought them out of Egypt;
he is like the horns of a wild ox for them. [4] \u24d6
", "comment": "[4] Or Egypt; they have the horns of a wild ox
\u24d6 Nm 24:8"}, {"pk": 4032254, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 23, "verse": 23, "text": "There is no magic curse against Jacob
and no divination against Israel.
It will now be said about Jacob and Israel,
\u201cWhat great things God has done!\u201d
"}, {"pk": 4032255, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 23, "verse": 24, "text": "A people rise up like a lioness;
they rouse themselves like a lion. \u24d7
They will not lie down until they devour the prey
and drink the blood of the slain.
", "comment": "\u24d7 Nm 24:9"}, {"pk": 4032256, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 23, "verse": 25, "text": "Then Balak told Balaam, \u201cDon\u2019t curse them and don\u2019t bless them!\u201d"}, {"pk": 4032257, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 23, "verse": 26, "text": "But Balaam answered him, \u201cDidn\u2019t I tell you: Whatever the LORD says, I must do?\u201d \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Nm 22:38"}, {"pk": 4032258, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 23, "verse": 27, "text": "Again Balak said to Balaam, \u201cPlease come. I will take you to another place. Maybe it will be agreeable to God that you can put a curse on them for me there.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4032259, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 23, "verse": 28, "text": "So Balak took Balaam to the top of Peor, which overlooks the wasteland. [5] \u24d9", "comment": "[5] Or overlooks Jeshimon
\u24d9 Nm 21:20"}, {"pk": 4032260, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 23, "verse": 29, "text": "Balaam told Balak, \u201cBuild me seven altars here and prepare seven bulls and seven rams for me.\u201d \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Nm 23:1-2"}, {"pk": 4032261, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 23, "verse": 30, "text": "So Balak did as Balaam said and offered a bull and a ram on each altar."}, {"pk": 4032262, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 24, "verse": 1, "text": "Since Balaam saw that it pleased the LORD to bless Israel, he did not go to seek omens as on previous occasions, but turned [1] toward the wilderness.", "comment": "[1] Lit set his face"}, {"pk": 4032263, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 24, "verse": 2, "text": "When Balaam looked up and saw Israel encamped tribe by tribe, the Spirit of God \u24db came on him,", "comment": "\u24db Ex 35:31; Nm 11:17,25-26,29; 1Sm 10:10"}, {"pk": 4032264, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 24, "verse": 3, "text": "and he proclaimed his poem: The oracle of Balaam son of Beor,
the oracle of the man whose eyes are opened,
"}, {"pk": 4032265, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 24, "verse": 4, "text": "the oracle of one who hears the sayings of God,
who sees a vision from the Almighty, \u24dc
who falls into a trance with his eyes uncovered:
", "comment": "\u24dc Is 13:6,9; Ezk 30:2-3; Jl 2:1-2,11,31"}, {"pk": 4032266, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 24, "verse": 5, "text": "How beautiful are your tents, Jacob,
your dwellings, Israel.
"}, {"pk": 4032267, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 24, "verse": 6, "text": "They stretch out like river valleys, [2]
like gardens beside a stream,
like aloes the LORD has planted,
like cedars beside the water.
", "comment": "[2] Or like date palms"}, {"pk": 4032268, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 24, "verse": 7, "text": "Water will flow from his buckets,
and his seed will be by abundant water.
His king will be greater than Agag, \u24dd
and his kingdom will be exalted.
", "comment": "\u24dd Ex 17:14-16; 1Sm 15:8-33"}, {"pk": 4032269, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 24, "verse": 8, "text": "God brought him out of Egypt;
he is like [3] the horns of a wild ox for them. \u24d0
He will feed on enemy nations
and gnaw their bones;
he will strike them with his arrows.
", "comment": "\u24d0 Nm 23:22
[3] Or he has"}, {"pk": 4032270, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 24, "verse": 9, "text": "He crouches, he lies down like a lion
or a lioness\u2009\u2014\u2009who dares to rouse him? \u24d1
Those who bless you will be blessed,
and those who curse you will be cursed. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d1 Gn 49:9; Nm 23:24
\u24d2 Gn 12:3; 27:29"}, {"pk": 4032271, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 24, "verse": 10, "text": "Then Balak became furious with Balaam, struck his hands together, and said to him, \u201cI summoned you to put a curse on my enemies, but instead, you have blessed them these three times."}, {"pk": 4032272, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 24, "verse": 11, "text": "Now go to your home! I said I would reward you richly, \u24d3 but look, the LORD has denied you a reward.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d3 Nm 22:17"}, {"pk": 4032273, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 24, "verse": 12, "text": "Balaam answered Balak, \u201cDidn\u2019t I previously tell the messengers you sent me:"}, {"pk": 4032274, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 24, "verse": 13, "text": "If Balak were to give me his house full of silver and gold, I could not go against the LORD\u2019s command, to do anything good or bad of my own will? I will say whatever the LORD says. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Nm 22:18,38"}, {"pk": 4032275, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 24, "verse": 14, "text": "Now I am going back to my people, but first, let me warn you what these people will do to your people in the future.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4032276, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 24, "verse": 15, "text": "Then he proclaimed his poem: The oracle of Balaam son of Beor,
the oracle of the man whose eyes are opened;
"}, {"pk": 4032277, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 24, "verse": 16, "text": "the oracle of one who hears the sayings of God
and has knowledge from the Most High,
who sees a vision from the Almighty,
who falls into a trance with his eyes uncovered: \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Nm 24:3-4"}, {"pk": 4032278, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 24, "verse": 17, "text": "I see him, but not now;
I perceive him, but not near.
A star will come from Jacob,
and a scepter will arise from Israel. \u24d6
He will smash the forehead [4] of Moab
and strike down [5] all the Shethites. [6]
", "comment": "[4] Or frontiers
[6] Or Sethites
\u24d6 Gn 49:10; Mt 2:2; Rv 22:16
[5] Sam reads and the skulls of; Jr 48:45"}, {"pk": 4032279, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 24, "verse": 18, "text": "Edom will become a possession;
Seir \u24d7 will become a possession of its enemies,
but Israel will be triumphant.
", "comment": "\u24d7 Gn 32:3"}, {"pk": 4032280, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 24, "verse": 19, "text": "One who comes from Jacob will rule;
he will destroy the city\u2019s survivors.
"}, {"pk": 4032281, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 24, "verse": 20, "text": "Then Balaam saw Amalek and proclaimed his poem: Amalek was first among the nations, \u24d8
but his future is destruction.
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ex 17:8-16; 1Sm 15"}, {"pk": 4032282, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 24, "verse": 21, "text": "Next he saw the Kenites and proclaimed his poem: Your dwelling place is enduring;
your nest is set in the cliffs.
"}, {"pk": 4032283, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 24, "verse": 22, "text": "Kain will be destroyed
when Asshur takes you captive.
"}, {"pk": 4032284, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 24, "verse": 23, "text": "Once more he proclaimed his poem: Ah, who can live when God does this?
"}, {"pk": 4032285, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 24, "verse": 24, "text": "Ships will come from the coast of Kittim; \u24d9
they will carry out raids against Asshur and Eber, \u24da
but they too will come to destruction.
", "comment": "\u24d9 Gn 10:4; Is 23:1,12; Jr 2:10; Dn 11:30
\u24da Gn 10:21,24-25; 11:14-27"}, {"pk": 4032286, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 24, "verse": 25, "text": "Balaam then arose and went back to his homeland, and Balak also went his way."}, {"pk": 4032287, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 25, "verse": 1, "text": "While Israel was staying in the Acacia Grove, [1] \u24db the people began to prostitute themselves with the women of Moab.", "comment": "[1] Or in Shittim
\u24db Nm 33:49; Jos 2:1; 3:1; Mc 6:5"}, {"pk": 4032288, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 25, "verse": 2, "text": "The women invited them to the sacrifices for their gods, and the people ate and bowed in worship to their gods. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Ex 34:15-16; 1Co 10:8; Rv 2:14"}, {"pk": 4032289, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 25, "verse": 3, "text": "So Israel aligned itself with Baal of Peor, \u24dd and the LORD\u2019s anger burned against Israel. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd Nm 23:28
\u24d0 Dt 4:3; Ps 106:28-29; Hs 9:10"}, {"pk": 4032290, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 25, "verse": 4, "text": "The LORD said to Moses, \u201cTake all the leaders of the people and execute [2] them in broad daylight before the LORD so that his burning anger may turn away from Israel.\u201d", "comment": "[2] Or impale, or hang, or expose; Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4032291, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 25, "verse": 5, "text": "So Moses told Israel\u2019s judges, \u201cKill each of the men who aligned themselves with Baal of Peor.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4032292, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 25, "verse": 6, "text": "An Israelite man came bringing a Midianite woman to his relatives in the sight of Moses and the whole Israelite community while they were weeping at the entrance to the tent of meeting."}, {"pk": 4032293, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 25, "verse": 7, "text": "When Phinehas son of Eleazar, son of Aaron the priest, saw this, he got up from the assembly, took a spear in his hand,"}, {"pk": 4032294, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 25, "verse": 8, "text": "followed the Israelite man into the tent, [3] and drove it through both the Israelite man and the woman\u2009\u2014\u2009through her belly. Then the plague on the Israelites was stopped,", "comment": "[3] Perhaps a tent shrine or bridal tent"}, {"pk": 4032295, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 25, "verse": 9, "text": "but those who died in the plague numbered twenty-four thousand. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 1Co 10:8"}, {"pk": 4032296, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 25, "verse": 10, "text": "The LORD spoke to Moses,"}, {"pk": 4032297, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 25, "verse": 11, "text": "\u201cPhinehas son of Eleazar, son of Aaron the priest, has turned back my wrath from the Israelites because he was zealous among them with my zeal, [4] \u24d2 so that I did not destroy the Israelites in my zeal.", "comment": "[4] Or jealousy
\u24d2 Ex 34:14; Zch 8:2"}, {"pk": 4032298, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 25, "verse": 12, "text": "Therefore declare: I grant him my covenant of peace. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Is 54:10; Ezk 34:25; 37:26; Mal 2:5"}, {"pk": 4032299, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 25, "verse": 13, "text": "It will be a covenant of perpetual priesthood for him and his future descendants, \u24d4 because he was zealous for his God and made atonement for the Israelites.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d4 Ex 40:15; Ps 106:30-31"}, {"pk": 4032300, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 25, "verse": 14, "text": "The name of the slain Israelite man, who was struck dead with the Midianite woman, was Zimri son of Salu, the leader of a Simeonite family. [5]", "comment": "[5] Lit a father\u2019s house, also in v. 15"}, {"pk": 4032301, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 25, "verse": 15, "text": "The name of the slain Midianite woman was Cozbi, the daughter of Zur, a tribal head of a family in Midian."}, {"pk": 4032302, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 25, "verse": 16, "text": "The LORD told Moses:"}, {"pk": 4032303, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 25, "verse": 17, "text": "\u201cAttack the Midianites and strike them dead."}, {"pk": 4032304, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 25, "verse": 18, "text": "For they attacked you with the treachery that they used against you in the Peor incident. They did the same in the case involving their sister Cozbi, daughter of the Midianite leader who was killed the day the plague came at Peor.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4032305, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 26, "verse": 1, "text": "After the plague, the LORD said to Moses and Eleazar son of Aaron the priest,"}, {"pk": 4032306, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 26, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cTake a census of the entire Israelite community by their ancestral families [1] of those twenty years old or more who can serve in Israel\u2019s army.\u201d \u24d5", "comment": "[1] Lit the house of their fathers
\u24d5 Nm 1:2-3; 4:2,22; 2Sm 24:10; 2Kg 12:4; 1Ch 27:24; 2Ch 2:17"}, {"pk": 4032307, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 26, "verse": 3, "text": "So Moses and the priest Eleazar said to them in the plains of Moab \u24d6 by the Jordan across from Jericho,", "comment": "\u24d6 Nm 22:1; 26:63; 31:12; 33:48-50; 35:1; 36:13; Dt 34:1,8; Jos 13:32"}, {"pk": 4032308, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 26, "verse": 4, "text": "\u201cTake a census of those twenty years old or more, as the LORD had commanded Moses and the Israelites who came out of the land of Egypt.\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Nm 1"}, {"pk": 4032309, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 26, "verse": 5, "text": "Reuben \u24d8 was the firstborn of Israel. Reuben\u2019s descendants: the Hanochite clan from Hanoch; the Palluite clan from Pallu;
", "comment": "\u24d8 Gn 46:8-27; Ex 6:14-25"}, {"pk": 4032310, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 26, "verse": 6, "text": "the Hezronite clan from Hezron; the Carmite clan from Carmi.
"}, {"pk": 4032311, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 26, "verse": 7, "text": "These were the Reubenite clans, and their registered men numbered 43,730.
"}, {"pk": 4032312, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 26, "verse": 8, "text": "The son of Pallu was Eliab.
"}, {"pk": 4032313, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 26, "verse": 9, "text": "The sons of Eliab were Nemuel, Dathan, and Abiram.
(It was Dathan and Abiram, chosen by the community, who fought against Moses and Aaron; they and Korah\u2019s followers fought against the LORD. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Nm 16:1-3"}, {"pk": 4032314, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 26, "verse": 10, "text": "The earth opened its mouth and swallowed them with Korah, when his followers died and the fire consumed 250 men. \u24da They serve as a warning sign.", "comment": "\u24da Nm 16:31-35"}, {"pk": 4032315, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 26, "verse": 11, "text": "The sons of Korah, however, did not die.)"}, {"pk": 4032316, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 26, "verse": 12, "text": "Simeon\u2019s descendants by their clans: the Nemuelite clan from Nemuel; \u24db the Jaminite clan from Jamin; the Jachinite clan from Jachin;
", "comment": "\u24db Gn 46:10; Ex 6:15; 1Ch 4:24"}, {"pk": 4032317, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 26, "verse": 13, "text": "the Zerahite clan from Zerah; the Shaulite clan from Shaul.
"}, {"pk": 4032318, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 26, "verse": 14, "text": "These were the Simeonite clans, numbering 22,200 men.
"}, {"pk": 4032319, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 26, "verse": 15, "text": "Gad\u2019s descendants by their clans: the Zephonite clan from Zephon; the Haggite clan from Haggi; the Shunite clan from Shuni;
"}, {"pk": 4032320, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 26, "verse": 16, "text": "the Oznite clan from Ozni; the Erite clan from Eri;
"}, {"pk": 4032321, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 26, "verse": 17, "text": "the Arodite clan from Arod; the Arelite clan from Areli.
"}, {"pk": 4032322, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 26, "verse": 18, "text": "These were the Gadite clans numbered by their registered men: 40,500.
"}, {"pk": 4032323, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 26, "verse": 19, "text": "Judah\u2019s sons included Er and Onan, but they died in the land of Canaan. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Gn 38:3-4,6-11"}, {"pk": 4032324, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 26, "verse": 20, "text": "Judah\u2019s descendants by their clans: the Shelanite clan from Shelah; the Perezite clan from Perez; \u24dd the Zerahite clan from Zerah.
", "comment": "\u24dd Gn 38:29; 46:12; Ru 4:12,18; 1Ch 2:4; 4:1; 9:4; 27:3; Mt 1:3; Lk 3:33"}, {"pk": 4032325, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 26, "verse": 21, "text": "The descendants of Perez: the Hezronite clan from Hezron; the Hamulite clan from Hamul.
"}, {"pk": 4032326, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 26, "verse": 22, "text": "These were Judah\u2019s clans numbered by their registered men: 76,500.
"}, {"pk": 4032327, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 26, "verse": 23, "text": "Issachar\u2019s descendants by their clans: the Tolaite clan from Tola; the Punite clan from Puvah; [2] \u24d0
", "comment": "[2] Sam, LXX, Vg, Syr read Puite clan from Puah; 1Ch 7:1
\u24d0 1Ch 7:1"}, {"pk": 4032328, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 26, "verse": 24, "text": "the Jashubite clan from Jashub; the Shimronite clan from Shimron.
"}, {"pk": 4032329, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 26, "verse": 25, "text": "These were Issachar\u2019s clans numbered by their registered men: 64,300.
"}, {"pk": 4032330, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 26, "verse": 26, "text": "Zebulun\u2019s descendants by their clans: the Seredite clan from Sered; the Elonite clan from Elon; the Jahleelite clan from Jahleel.
"}, {"pk": 4032331, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 26, "verse": 27, "text": "These were the Zebulunite clans numbered by their registered men: 60,500.
"}, {"pk": 4032332, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 26, "verse": 28, "text": "Joseph\u2019s descendants by their clans from Manasseh and Ephraim:
"}, {"pk": 4032333, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 26, "verse": 29, "text": "Manasseh\u2019s descendants: \u24d1 the Machirite clan from Machir. Machir fathered Gilead; the Gileadite clan from Gilead.
", "comment": "\u24d1 Nm 1:34; 32:39; Jos 14:4; 17:2; 1Ch 9:3"}, {"pk": 4032334, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 26, "verse": 30, "text": "These were Gilead\u2019s descendants: the Iezerite clan from Iezer; the Helekite clan from Helek;
"}, {"pk": 4032335, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 26, "verse": 31, "text": "the Asrielite clan from Asriel; the Shechemite clan from Shechem;
"}, {"pk": 4032336, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 26, "verse": 32, "text": "the Shemidaite clan from Shemida; the Hepherite clan from Hepher;
"}, {"pk": 4032337, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 26, "verse": 33, "text": "Zelophehad son of Hepher had no sons\u2009\u2014\u2009only daughters. The names of Zelophehad\u2019s daughters were Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Nm 27:1-11; 36:10-11; Jos 17:3; 1Ch 7:15"}, {"pk": 4032338, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 26, "verse": 34, "text": "These were Manasseh\u2019s clans, numbered by their registered men: 52,700.
"}, {"pk": 4032339, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 26, "verse": 35, "text": "These were Ephraim\u2019s descendants by their clans: the Shuthelahite clan from Shuthelah; the Becherite clan from Becher; the Tahanite clan from Tahan.
"}, {"pk": 4032340, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 26, "verse": 36, "text": "These were Shuthelah\u2019s descendants: the Eranite clan from Eran.
"}, {"pk": 4032341, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 26, "verse": 37, "text": "These were the Ephraimite clans numbered by their registered men: 32,500. These were Joseph\u2019s descendants by their clans.
"}, {"pk": 4032342, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 26, "verse": 38, "text": "Benjamin\u2019s descendants by their clans: the Belaite clan from Bela; the Ashbelite clan from Ashbel; the Ahiramite clan from Ahiram;
"}, {"pk": 4032343, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 26, "verse": 39, "text": "the Shuphamite clan from Shupham; [3] the Huphamite clan from Hupham.
", "comment": "[3] Some Hb mss, Sam, LXX, Syr, Tg, Vg; other Hb mss read Shephupham"}, {"pk": 4032344, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 26, "verse": 40, "text": "Bela\u2019s descendants from Ard and Naaman: the Ardite clan from Ard; the Naamite clan from Naaman.
"}, {"pk": 4032345, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 26, "verse": 41, "text": "These were the Benjaminite clans numbered by their registered men: 45,600.
"}, {"pk": 4032346, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 26, "verse": 42, "text": "These were Dan\u2019s descendants by their clans: the Shuhamite clan from Shuham. These were the clans of Dan by their clans.
"}, {"pk": 4032347, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 26, "verse": 43, "text": "All the Shuhamite clans numbered by their registered men: 64,400.
"}, {"pk": 4032348, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 26, "verse": 44, "text": "Asher\u2019s descendants by their clans: the Imnite clan from Imnah; the Ishvite clan from Ishvi; the Beriite clan from Beriah.
"}, {"pk": 4032349, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 26, "verse": 45, "text": "From Beriah\u2019s descendants: the Heberite clan from Heber; the Malchielite clan from Malchiel.
"}, {"pk": 4032350, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 26, "verse": 46, "text": "And the name of Asher\u2019s daughter was Serah.
"}, {"pk": 4032351, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 26, "verse": 47, "text": "These were the Asherite clans numbered by their registered men: 53,400.
"}, {"pk": 4032352, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 26, "verse": 48, "text": "Naphtali\u2019s descendants by their clans: the Jahzeelite clan from Jahzeel; the Gunite clan from Guni;
"}, {"pk": 4032353, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 26, "verse": 49, "text": "the Jezerite clan from Jezer; the Shillemite clan from Shillem.
"}, {"pk": 4032354, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 26, "verse": 50, "text": "These were the Naphtali clans numbered by their registered men: 45,400.
"}, {"pk": 4032355, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 26, "verse": 51, "text": "These registered Israelite men numbered 601,730.
"}, {"pk": 4032356, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 26, "verse": 52, "text": "The LORD spoke to Moses,"}, {"pk": 4032357, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 26, "verse": 53, "text": "\u201cThe land is to be divided among them as an inheritance based on the number of names."}, {"pk": 4032358, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 26, "verse": 54, "text": "Increase the inheritance for a large tribe and decrease it for a small one. Each is to be given its inheritance according to those who were registered in it."}, {"pk": 4032359, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 26, "verse": 55, "text": "The land is to be divided by lot; they will receive an inheritance according to the names of their ancestral tribes."}, {"pk": 4032360, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 26, "verse": 56, "text": "Each inheritance will be divided by lot among the larger and smaller tribes.\u201d \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Nm 33:53-54; 34:13; 36:2; Jos 14:2; 18:6-11; 19:51; 21:4-8; 1Ch 6:61,63,65; Ps 78:55; Ezk 45:1"}, {"pk": 4032361, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 26, "verse": 57, "text": "These were the Levites registered by their clans: the Gershonite clan from Gershon; the Kohathite clan from Kohath; the Merarite clan from Merari.
"}, {"pk": 4032362, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 26, "verse": 58, "text": "These were the Levite family groups: the Libnite clan, the Hebronite clan, the Mahlite clan, the Mushite clan, and the Korahite clan. \u24d4
Kohath was the ancestor of Amram. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 6:18-20
\u24d4 Ex 6:21,24; Nm 3:17-20"}, {"pk": 4032363, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 26, "verse": 59, "text": "The name of Amram\u2019s wife was Jochebed, a descendant of Levi, born to Levi in Egypt. She bore to Amram: Aaron, Moses, and their sister Miriam."}, {"pk": 4032364, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 26, "verse": 60, "text": "Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar were born to Aaron, \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Ex 6:23; 24:1,9; 28:1; Nm 3:2,4; 1Ch 6:3"}, {"pk": 4032365, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 26, "verse": 61, "text": "but Nadab and Abihu died when they presented unauthorized fire before the LORD. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Lv 10:1-2; 1Ch 24:1-2"}, {"pk": 4032366, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 26, "verse": 62, "text": "Those registered were 23,000, every male one month old or more; they were not registered among the other Israelites, because no inheritance was given to them among the Israelites."}, {"pk": 4032367, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 26, "verse": 63, "text": "These were the ones registered by Moses and the priest Eleazar when they registered the Israelites on the plains of Moab by the Jordan across from Jericho."}, {"pk": 4032368, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 26, "verse": 64, "text": "But among them there was not one of those who had been registered by Moses and the priest Aaron when they registered the Israelites in the Wilderness of Sinai. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Nm 1:17-46; 3:39"}, {"pk": 4032369, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 26, "verse": 65, "text": "For the LORD had said to them that they would all die in the wilderness. None of them was left except Caleb son of Jephunneh and Joshua son of Nun."}, {"pk": 4032370, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 27, "verse": 1, "text": "The daughters of Zelophehad approached; Zelophehad was the son of Hepher, son of Gilead, son of Machir, son of Manasseh from the clans of Manasseh, the son of Joseph. These were the names of his daughters: Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah."}, {"pk": 4032371, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 27, "verse": 2, "text": "They stood before Moses, the priest Eleazar, the leaders, and the entire community at the entrance to the tent of meeting and said,"}, {"pk": 4032372, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 27, "verse": 3, "text": "\u201cOur father died in the wilderness, but he was not among Korah\u2019s followers, who gathered together against the LORD. \u24d9 Instead, he died because of his own sin, and he had no sons.", "comment": "\u24d9 Nm 16:1-3,11"}, {"pk": 4032373, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 27, "verse": 4, "text": "Why should the name of our father be taken away from his clan? Since he had no son, give us property among our father\u2019s brothers.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4032374, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 27, "verse": 5, "text": "Moses brought their case before the LORD,"}, {"pk": 4032375, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 27, "verse": 6, "text": "and the LORD answered him,"}, {"pk": 4032376, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 27, "verse": 7, "text": "\u201cWhat Zelophehad\u2019s daughters say is correct. You are to give them hereditary property among their father\u2019s brothers and transfer their father\u2019s inheritance to them. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Jos 17:4"}, {"pk": 4032377, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 27, "verse": 8, "text": "Tell the Israelites: When a man dies without having a son, transfer his inheritance to his daughter."}, {"pk": 4032378, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 27, "verse": 9, "text": "If he has no daughter, give his inheritance to his brothers."}, {"pk": 4032379, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 27, "verse": 10, "text": "If he has no brothers, give his inheritance to his father\u2019s brothers."}, {"pk": 4032380, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 27, "verse": 11, "text": "If his father has no brothers, give his inheritance to the nearest relative of his clan, and he will take possession of it. This is to be a statutory ordinance for the Israelites as the LORD commanded Moses.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4032381, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 27, "verse": 12, "text": "Then the LORD said to Moses, \u24db \u201cGo up this mountain of the Abarim range [1] and see the land that I have given the Israelites.", "comment": "[1] = Mount Nebo; Nm 33:47-48; Dt 32:49; Jr 22:20
\u24db Dt 32:48-51"}, {"pk": 4032382, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 27, "verse": 13, "text": "After you have seen it, you will also be gathered to your people, as Aaron your brother was. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Nm 20:22-29"}, {"pk": 4032383, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 27, "verse": 14, "text": "When the community quarreled in the Wilderness of Zin, both of you rebelled against my command to demonstrate my holiness in their sight at the waters.\u201d Those were the Waters of Meribah-kadesh [2] in the Wilderness of Zin. \u24dd", "comment": "[2] = Quarreling
\u24dd Nm 20:2-13"}, {"pk": 4032384, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 27, "verse": 15, "text": "So Moses appealed to the LORD,"}, {"pk": 4032385, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 27, "verse": 16, "text": "\u201cMay the LORD, the God who gives breath to all, [3] \u24d0 appoint a man over the community", "comment": "[3] Or God of the spirits of all flesh
\u24d0 Nm 16:22"}, {"pk": 4032386, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 27, "verse": 17, "text": "who will go out before them and come back in before them, \u24d1 and who will bring them out and bring them in, so that the LORD\u2019s community won\u2019t be like sheep without a shepherd.\u201d \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 1Kg 22:17; 2Ch 18:16; Ezk 34:5; Mt 9:36; Mk 6:34
\u24d1 Jos 14:11; 1Sm 18:13-16; 2Sm 5:2; 11:1; 1Kg 3:7; 2Kg 11:9"}, {"pk": 4032387, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 27, "verse": 18, "text": "The LORD replied to Moses, \u201cTake Joshua son of Nun, a man who has the Spirit in him, and lay your hands on him. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Dt 34:9"}, {"pk": 4032388, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 27, "verse": 19, "text": "Have him stand before the priest Eleazar and the whole community, and commission \u24d4 him in their sight.", "comment": "\u24d4 Dt 31:14,23; Ps 91:11; Is 10:6"}, {"pk": 4032389, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 27, "verse": 20, "text": "Confer some of your authority on him so that the entire Israelite community will obey him."}, {"pk": 4032390, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 27, "verse": 21, "text": "He will stand before the priest Eleazar who will consult the LORD for him with the decision of the Urim. \u24d5 He and all the Israelites with him, even the entire community, will go out and come back in at his command.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 28:30"}, {"pk": 4032391, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 27, "verse": 22, "text": "Moses did as the LORD commanded him. He took Joshua, had him stand before the priest Eleazar and the entire community,"}, {"pk": 4032392, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 27, "verse": 23, "text": "laid his hands on him, and commissioned him, as the LORD had spoken through Moses."}, {"pk": 4032393, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 28, "verse": 1, "text": "The LORD spoke to Moses,"}, {"pk": 4032394, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 28, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cCommand the Israelites and say to them: Be sure to present to me at its appointed time my offering and my food \u24d6 as my fire offering, a pleasing aroma to me. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 Lv 3:11,16; 22:25; Nm 28:24
\u24d7 Ex 29:18; Lv 1:9; 2:2; 3:5; 8:21; 23:13; Nm 15:3; 18:17; 29:6; Am 5:25"}, {"pk": 4032395, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 28, "verse": 3, "text": "And say to them: This is the fire offering you are to present to the LORD: \u24d8 \u201cEach day present two unblemished year-old male lambs as a regular burnt offering.", "comment": "\u24d8 Ex 29:38-41"}, {"pk": 4032396, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 28, "verse": 4, "text": "Offer one lamb in the morning and the other lamb at twilight,"}, {"pk": 4032397, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 28, "verse": 5, "text": "along with two quarts [1] of fine flour for a grain offering mixed with a quart [2] of olive oil from crushed olives. \u24d9", "comment": "[1] Lit one-tenth of an ephah
[2] Lit a fourth of a hin, also in v. 7
\u24d9 Ex 27:20; Lv 2:1; 24:2; Nm 15:4"}, {"pk": 4032398, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 28, "verse": 6, "text": "It is a regular burnt offering established at Mount Sinai for a pleasing aroma, a fire offering to the LORD."}, {"pk": 4032399, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 28, "verse": 7, "text": "The drink offering is to be a quart with each lamb. Pour out the offering of beer to the LORD in the sanctuary area."}, {"pk": 4032400, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 28, "verse": 8, "text": "Offer the second lamb at twilight, along with the same kind of grain offering and drink offering as in the morning. It is a fire offering, a pleasing aroma to the LORD."}, {"pk": 4032401, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 28, "verse": 9, "text": "\u201cOn the Sabbath day present two unblemished year-old male lambs, four quarts [3] of fine flour mixed with oil as a grain offering, and its drink offering.", "comment": "[3] Lit two-tenths (of an ephah), also in vv. 12,20,28"}, {"pk": 4032402, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 28, "verse": 10, "text": "It is the burnt offering for every Sabbath, in addition to the regular burnt offering and its drink offering. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Ezk 46:4-5"}, {"pk": 4032403, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 28, "verse": 11, "text": "\u201cAt the beginning of each of your months \u24db present a burnt offering to the LORD: two young bulls, one ram, seven male lambs a year old\u2009\u2014\u2009all unblemished\u2009\u2014\u2009", "comment": "\u24db 1Sm 20:5; 1Ch 23:31; 2Ch 2:4; Ezr 3:5; Is 1:13-14; Ezk 45:17; 46:6; Hs 2:11; Col 2:16"}, {"pk": 4032404, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 28, "verse": 12, "text": "with six quarts [4] of fine flour mixed with oil as a grain offering for each bull, four quarts of fine flour mixed with oil as a grain offering for the ram,", "comment": "[4] Lit three-tenths (of an ephah), also in vv. 20,28"}, {"pk": 4032405, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 28, "verse": 13, "text": "and two quarts [5] of fine flour mixed with oil as a grain offering for each lamb. It is a burnt offering, a pleasing aroma, a fire offering to the LORD.", "comment": "[5] Lit one-tenth (of an ephah), also in vv. 21,29"}, {"pk": 4032406, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 28, "verse": 14, "text": "Their drink offerings are to be two quarts [6] of wine with each bull, one and a third quarts [7] with the ram, and one quart [8] with each male lamb. This is the monthly burnt offering for all the months of the year.", "comment": "[8] Lit a fourth hin
[6] Lit a half hin
[7] Lit bull, a third hin"}, {"pk": 4032407, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 28, "verse": 15, "text": "And one male goat is to be offered as a sin offering to the LORD, in addition to the regular burnt offering with its drink offering."}, {"pk": 4032408, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 28, "verse": 16, "text": "\u201cThe Passover \u24dc to the LORD comes in the first month, on the fourteenth day of the month.", "comment": "\u24dc Ex 12:18; Lv 23:5-6; Ezk 45:21"}, {"pk": 4032409, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 28, "verse": 17, "text": "On the fifteenth day of this month there will be a festival; unleavened bread is to be eaten for seven days."}, {"pk": 4032410, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 28, "verse": 18, "text": "On the first day there is to be a sacred assembly; you are not to do any daily work. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Ex 12:16; Lv 23:3,7,28; Nm 29:7"}, {"pk": 4032411, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 28, "verse": 19, "text": "Present a fire offering, a burnt offering to the LORD: two young bulls, one ram, and seven male lambs a year old. Your animals are to be unblemished. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Lv 22:20; Nm 29:8,13; Dt 15:21; 17:1"}, {"pk": 4032412, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 28, "verse": 20, "text": "The grain offering with them is to be of fine flour mixed with oil; offer six quarts with each bull and four quarts with the ram."}, {"pk": 4032413, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 28, "verse": 21, "text": "Offer two quarts with each of the seven lambs"}, {"pk": 4032414, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 28, "verse": 22, "text": "and one male goat for a sin offering to make atonement for yourselves."}, {"pk": 4032415, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 28, "verse": 23, "text": "Offer these with the morning burnt offering that is part of the regular burnt offering."}, {"pk": 4032416, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 28, "verse": 24, "text": "You are to offer the same food each day for seven days as a fire offering, \u24d1 a pleasing aroma to the LORD. It is to be offered with its drink offering and the regular burnt offering.", "comment": "\u24d1 Ex 12:16; 13:6; Lv 23:8"}, {"pk": 4032417, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 28, "verse": 25, "text": "On the seventh day you are to hold a sacred assembly; you are not to do any daily work."}, {"pk": 4032418, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 28, "verse": 26, "text": "\u201cOn the day of firstfruits, you are to hold a sacred assembly when you present an offering of new grain to the LORD at your Festival of Weeks; \u24d2 you are not to do any daily work.", "comment": "\u24d2 Ex 23:16; 34:22; Lv 23:10,15; Dt 16:9-10; Ac 2:1"}, {"pk": 4032419, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 28, "verse": 27, "text": "Present a burnt offering for a pleasing aroma to the LORD: two young bulls, one ram, and seven male lambs a year old,"}, {"pk": 4032420, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 28, "verse": 28, "text": "with their grain offering of fine flour mixed with oil, six quarts with each bull, four quarts with the ram,"}, {"pk": 4032421, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 28, "verse": 29, "text": "and two quarts with each of the seven lambs,"}, {"pk": 4032422, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 28, "verse": 30, "text": "and one male goat to make atonement for yourselves."}, {"pk": 4032423, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 28, "verse": 31, "text": "Offer them with their drink offerings in addition to the regular burnt offering and its grain offering. Your animals are to be unblemished."}, {"pk": 4032424, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 29, "verse": 1, "text": "\u201cYou are to hold a sacred assembly in the seventh month, on the first day of the month, and you are not to do any daily work. \u24d3 This will be a day of trumpet blasts for you. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Lv 23:23-25
\u24d3 Ex 12:16"}, {"pk": 4032425, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 29, "verse": 2, "text": "Offer a burnt offering as a pleasing aroma to the LORD: one young bull, one ram, seven male lambs a year old\u2009\u2014\u2009all unblemished\u2009\u2014\u2009"}, {"pk": 4032426, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 29, "verse": 3, "text": "with their grain offering of fine flour mixed with oil, six quarts [1] with the bull, four quarts [2] with the ram,", "comment": "[1] Lit three-tenths (of an ephah), also in vv. 9,14
[2] Lit two-tenths (of an ephah), also in vv. 9,14"}, {"pk": 4032427, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 29, "verse": 4, "text": "and two quarts [3] with each of the seven male lambs.", "comment": "[3] Lit one-tenth (of an ephah), also in vv. 10,15"}, {"pk": 4032428, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 29, "verse": 5, "text": "Also offer one male goat as a sin offering to make atonement for yourselves."}, {"pk": 4032429, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 29, "verse": 6, "text": "These are in addition to the monthly and regular burnt offerings with their prescribed grain offerings and drink offerings. They are a pleasing aroma, a fire offering to the LORD."}, {"pk": 4032430, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 29, "verse": 7, "text": "\u201cYou are to hold a sacred assembly on the tenth day of this seventh month and practice self-denial; \u24d5 do not do any work.", "comment": "\u24d5 Lv 23:27-28"}, {"pk": 4032431, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 29, "verse": 8, "text": "Present a burnt offering to the LORD, a pleasing aroma: one young bull, one ram, and seven male lambs a year old. All your animals are to be unblemished."}, {"pk": 4032432, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 29, "verse": 9, "text": "Their grain offering is to be of fine flour mixed with oil, six quarts with the bull, four quarts with the ram,"}, {"pk": 4032433, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 29, "verse": 10, "text": "and two quarts with each of the seven lambs."}, {"pk": 4032434, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 29, "verse": 11, "text": "Offer one male goat for a sin offering. The regular burnt offering with its grain offering and drink offerings are in addition to the sin offering of atonement."}, {"pk": 4032435, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 29, "verse": 12, "text": "\u201cYou are to hold a sacred assembly on the fifteenth day of the seventh month; \u24d6 you do not do any daily work. You are to celebrate a seven-day festival for the LORD.", "comment": "\u24d6 Lv 23:34-35"}, {"pk": 4032436, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 29, "verse": 13, "text": "Present a burnt offering, a fire offering as a pleasing aroma to the LORD: thirteen young bulls, two rams, and fourteen male lambs a year old. They are to be unblemished."}, {"pk": 4032437, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 29, "verse": 14, "text": "Their grain offering is to be of fine flour mixed with oil, six quarts with each of the thirteen bulls, four quarts with each of the two rams,"}, {"pk": 4032438, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 29, "verse": 15, "text": "and two quarts with each of the fourteen lambs."}, {"pk": 4032439, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 29, "verse": 16, "text": "Also offer one male goat as a sin offering. These are in addition to the regular burnt offering with its grain and drink offerings."}, {"pk": 4032440, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 29, "verse": 17, "text": "\u201cOn the second day present twelve young bulls, two rams, and fourteen male lambs a year old\u2009\u2014\u2009all unblemished\u2009\u2014\u2009"}, {"pk": 4032441, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 29, "verse": 18, "text": "with their grain and drink offerings \u24d7 for the bulls, rams, and lambs, in proportion to their number.", "comment": "\u24d7 Nm 15:1-12"}, {"pk": 4032442, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 29, "verse": 19, "text": "Also offer one male goat as a sin offering. These are in addition to the regular burnt offering with its grain and drink and their drink offerings."}, {"pk": 4032443, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 29, "verse": 20, "text": "\u201cOn the third day present eleven bulls, two rams, fourteen male lambs a year old\u2009\u2014\u2009all unblemished\u2009\u2014\u2009"}, {"pk": 4032444, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 29, "verse": 21, "text": "with their grain and drink offerings for the bulls, rams, and lambs, in proportion to their number."}, {"pk": 4032445, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 29, "verse": 22, "text": "Also offer one male goat as a sin offering. These are in addition to the regular burnt offering with its grain and drink offerings."}, {"pk": 4032446, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 29, "verse": 23, "text": "\u201cOn the fourth day present ten bulls, two rams, fourteen male lambs a year old\u2009\u2014\u2009all unblemished\u2009\u2014\u2009"}, {"pk": 4032447, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 29, "verse": 24, "text": "with their grain and drink offerings for the bulls, rams, and lambs, in proportion to their number."}, {"pk": 4032448, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 29, "verse": 25, "text": "Also offer one male goat as a sin offering. These are in addition to the regular burnt offering with its grain and drink offerings."}, {"pk": 4032449, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 29, "verse": 26, "text": "\u201cOn the fifth day present nine bulls, two rams, fourteen male lambs a year old\u2009\u2014\u2009all unblemished\u2009\u2014\u2009"}, {"pk": 4032450, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 29, "verse": 27, "text": "with their grain and drink offerings for the bulls, rams, and lambs, in proportion to their number."}, {"pk": 4032451, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 29, "verse": 28, "text": "Also offer one male goat as a sin offering. These are in addition to the regular burnt offering with its grain and drink offerings."}, {"pk": 4032452, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 29, "verse": 29, "text": "\u201cOn the sixth day present eight bulls, two rams, fourteen male lambs a year old\u2009\u2014\u2009all unblemished\u2009\u2014\u2009"}, {"pk": 4032453, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 29, "verse": 30, "text": "with their grain and drink offerings for the bulls, rams, and lambs, in proportion to their number."}, {"pk": 4032454, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 29, "verse": 31, "text": "Also offer one male goat as a sin offering. These are in addition to the regular burnt offering with its grain and drink offerings."}, {"pk": 4032455, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 29, "verse": 32, "text": "\u201cOn the seventh day present seven bulls, two rams, and fourteen male lambs a year old\u2009\u2014\u2009all unblemished\u2009\u2014\u2009"}, {"pk": 4032456, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 29, "verse": 33, "text": "with their grain and drink offerings for the bulls, rams, and lambs, in proportion to their number."}, {"pk": 4032457, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 29, "verse": 34, "text": "Also offer one male goat as a sin offering. These are in addition to the regular burnt offering with its grain and drink offerings."}, {"pk": 4032458, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 29, "verse": 35, "text": "\u201cOn the eighth day you are to hold a solemn assembly; you are not to do any daily work. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Ex 12:16; Lv 23:36"}, {"pk": 4032459, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 29, "verse": 36, "text": "Present a burnt offering, a fire offering as a pleasing aroma to the LORD: one bull, one ram, seven male lambs a year old\u2009\u2014\u2009all unblemished\u2009\u2014\u2009"}, {"pk": 4032460, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 29, "verse": 37, "text": "with their grain and drink offerings for the bulls, rams, and lambs, in proportion to their number."}, {"pk": 4032461, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 29, "verse": 38, "text": "Also offer one male goat as a sin offering. These are in addition to the regular burnt offering with its grain and drink offerings."}, {"pk": 4032462, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 29, "verse": 39, "text": "\u201cOffer these to the LORD at your appointed times in addition to your vow and freewill offerings, whether burnt, grain, drink, or fellowship offerings.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4032463, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 29, "verse": 40, "text": "So Moses told the Israelites everything the LORD had commanded him."}, {"pk": 4032464, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 30, "verse": 1, "text": "Moses told the leaders of the Israelite tribes, \u24d9 \u201cThis is what the LORD has commanded:", "comment": "\u24d9 1Kg 8:1"}, {"pk": 4032465, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 30, "verse": 2, "text": "When a man makes a vow to the LORD or swears an oath to put himself under an obligation, he must not break his word; he must do whatever he has promised. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Dt 23:21; Jb 22:27; Ps 22:25; 50:14; 56:12; 66:13,14; 116:14,18; Ec 5:4; Nah 1:15; Mal 1:14; Mt 5:33"}, {"pk": 4032466, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 30, "verse": 3, "text": "\u201cWhen a woman in her father\u2019s house during her youth makes a vow to the LORD or puts herself under an obligation,"}, {"pk": 4032467, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 30, "verse": 4, "text": "and her father hears about her vow or the obligation she put herself under, and he says nothing to her, all her vows and every obligation she put herself under are binding."}, {"pk": 4032468, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 30, "verse": 5, "text": "But if her father prohibits her on the day he hears about it, none of her vows and none of the obligations she put herself under are binding. The LORD will release her because her father has prohibited her."}, {"pk": 4032469, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 30, "verse": 6, "text": "\u201cIf a woman marries while her vows or the rash commitment she herself made are binding,"}, {"pk": 4032470, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 30, "verse": 7, "text": "and her husband hears about it and says nothing to her when he finds out, her vows are binding, and the obligations she put herself under are binding."}, {"pk": 4032471, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 30, "verse": 8, "text": "But if her husband prohibits her when he hears about it, he will cancel her vow that is binding or the rash commitment she herself made, and the LORD will release her."}, {"pk": 4032472, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 30, "verse": 9, "text": "\u201cEvery vow a widow or divorced woman puts herself under is binding on her."}, {"pk": 4032473, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 30, "verse": 10, "text": "\u201cIf a woman in her husband\u2019s house has made a vow or put herself under an obligation with an oath,"}, {"pk": 4032474, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 30, "verse": 11, "text": "and her husband hears about it, says nothing to her, and does not prohibit her, all her vows are binding, and every obligation she put herself under is binding."}, {"pk": 4032475, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 30, "verse": 12, "text": "But if her husband cancels them on the day he hears about it, nothing that came from her lips, whether her vows or her obligation, is binding. Her husband has canceled them, and the LORD will release her."}, {"pk": 4032476, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 30, "verse": 13, "text": "Her husband may confirm or cancel any vow or any sworn obligation to deny herself."}, {"pk": 4032477, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 30, "verse": 14, "text": "If her husband says nothing at all to her from day to day, he confirms all her vows and obligations, which are binding. He has confirmed them because he said nothing to her when he heard about them."}, {"pk": 4032478, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 30, "verse": 15, "text": "But if he cancels them after he hears about them, he will be responsible for her commitment.\u201d [1]", "comment": "[1] Or will bear her guilt"}, {"pk": 4032479, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 30, "verse": 16, "text": "These are the statutes that the LORD commanded Moses concerning the relationship between a man and his wife, or between a father and his daughter in his house during her youth."}, {"pk": 4032480, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 31, "verse": 1, "text": "The LORD spoke to Moses,"}, {"pk": 4032481, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 31, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cExecute vengeance for the Israelites against the Midianites. After that, you will be gathered to your people.\u201d \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Nm 20:24-26; 27:13; Dt 32:50"}, {"pk": 4032482, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 31, "verse": 3, "text": "So Moses spoke to the people, \u201cEquip some of your men for war. They will go against Midian to inflict the LORD\u2019s vengeance \u24dc on them.", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 18:47; 79:10; 94:1; Jr 11:20"}, {"pk": 4032483, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 31, "verse": 4, "text": "Send one thousand men to war from each Israelite tribe.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4032484, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 31, "verse": 5, "text": "So one thousand were recruited from each Israelite tribe out of the thousands [1] in Israel\u2009\u2014\u2009twelve thousand equipped for war.", "comment": "[1] Or clans"}, {"pk": 4032485, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 31, "verse": 6, "text": "Moses sent one thousand from each tribe to war. They went with Phinehas son of Eleazar the priest, in whose care were the holy objects and signal trumpets."}, {"pk": 4032486, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 31, "verse": 7, "text": "They waged war against Midian, as the LORD had commanded Moses, and killed every male. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Gn 34:25; 1Kg 11:16"}, {"pk": 4032487, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 31, "verse": 8, "text": "Along with the others slain by them, they killed the Midianite kings\u2009\u2014\u2009Evi, Rekem, Zur, Hur, and Reba, the five kings of Midian. \u24d0 They also killed Balaam son of Beor \u24d1 with the sword.", "comment": "\u24d0 Jos 13:21-22; Jdg 8:5,12,26
\u24d1 Nm 22:5\u201424:25"}, {"pk": 4032488, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 31, "verse": 9, "text": "The Israelites took the Midianite women and their dependents captive, and they plundered all their cattle, flocks, and property. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Gn 34:28-29; Dt 20:13-14"}, {"pk": 4032489, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 31, "verse": 10, "text": "Then they burned all the cities where the Midianites lived, as well as all their encampments,"}, {"pk": 4032490, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 31, "verse": 11, "text": "and took away all the spoils of war and the captives, both people and animals."}, {"pk": 4032491, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 31, "verse": 12, "text": "They brought the prisoners, animals, and spoils of war to Moses, the priest Eleazar, and the Israelite community at the camp on the plains of Moab by the Jordan across from Jericho."}, {"pk": 4032492, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 31, "verse": 13, "text": "Moses, the priest Eleazar, and all the leaders of the community went to meet them outside the camp."}, {"pk": 4032493, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 31, "verse": 14, "text": "But Moses became furious with the officers, the commanders of thousands and commanders of hundreds, who were returning from the military campaign."}, {"pk": 4032494, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 31, "verse": 15, "text": "\u201cHave you let every female live?\u201d he asked them."}, {"pk": 4032495, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 31, "verse": 16, "text": "\u201cYet they are the ones who, at Balaam\u2019s advice, incited the Israelites to unfaithfulness against the LORD in the Peor incident, so that the plague came against the LORD\u2019s community. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Nm 25; Dt 20:18; 2Pt 2:15; Rv 2:14"}, {"pk": 4032496, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 31, "verse": 17, "text": "So now, kill every male among the dependents and kill every woman who has gone to bed with a man, \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Jdg 21:11-12"}, {"pk": 4032497, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 31, "verse": 18, "text": "but keep alive for yourselves all the young females who have not gone to bed with a man. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Dt 21:10-14"}, {"pk": 4032498, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 31, "verse": 19, "text": "\u201cYou are to remain outside the camp for seven days. All of you and your prisoners who have killed a person or touched the dead are to purify yourselves on the third day and the seventh day. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Lv 11:31; 22:4; Nm 5:2; 19:11,18; Hg 2:13"}, {"pk": 4032499, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 31, "verse": 20, "text": "Also purify everything: garments, leather goods, things made of goat hair, and every article of wood.\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Lv 11:32; Nm 19:11-20"}, {"pk": 4032500, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 31, "verse": 21, "text": "Then the priest Eleazar said to the soldiers who had gone to battle, \u201cThis is the legal statute the LORD commanded Moses:"}, {"pk": 4032501, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 31, "verse": 22, "text": "The gold, silver, bronze, iron, tin, and lead\u2009\u2014\u2009"}, {"pk": 4032502, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 31, "verse": 23, "text": "everything that can withstand fire\u2009\u2014\u2009you are to pass through fire, and it will be clean. It must still be purified with the purification water. \u24d8 Anything that cannot withstand fire, pass through the water.", "comment": "\u24d8 Nm 19:1-9,17-20"}, {"pk": 4032503, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 31, "verse": 24, "text": "On the seventh day wash your clothes, and you will be clean. \u24d9 After that you may enter the camp.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d9 Ex 19:10; Lv 11:25,28,40; 13:6,34; 14:8; 15:5; 16:26; 17:15; Nm 8:7; 19:7"}, {"pk": 4032504, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 31, "verse": 25, "text": "The LORD told Moses,"}, {"pk": 4032505, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 31, "verse": 26, "text": "\u201cYou, the priest Eleazar, and the family heads of the community are to take a count of what was captured, people and animals."}, {"pk": 4032506, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 31, "verse": 27, "text": "Then divide the captives between the troops who went out to war and the entire community. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Jos 22:8; 1Sm 30:24"}, {"pk": 4032507, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 31, "verse": 28, "text": "Set aside a tribute for the LORD from what belongs to the fighting men who went out to war: one out of every five hundred people, cattle, donkeys, sheep, and goats."}, {"pk": 4032508, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 31, "verse": 29, "text": "Take the tribute from their half and give it to the priest Eleazar as a contribution to the LORD."}, {"pk": 4032509, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 31, "verse": 30, "text": "From the Israelites\u2019 half, take one out of every fifty from the people, cattle, donkeys, sheep, and goats, all the livestock, and give them to the Levites who perform the duties of [2] the LORD\u2019s tabernacle.\u201d", "comment": "[2] Or who protect"}, {"pk": 4032510, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 31, "verse": 31, "text": "So Moses and the priest Eleazar did as the LORD commanded Moses."}, {"pk": 4032511, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 31, "verse": 32, "text": "The captives remaining from the plunder the army had taken totaled: 675,000 sheep and goats,
"}, {"pk": 4032512, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 31, "verse": 33, "text": "72,000 cattle,
"}, {"pk": 4032513, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 31, "verse": 34, "text": "61,000 donkeys,
"}, {"pk": 4032514, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 31, "verse": 35, "text": "and 32,000 people, all the females who had not gone to bed with a man.
"}, {"pk": 4032515, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 31, "verse": 36, "text": "The half portion for those who went out to war numbered: 337,500 sheep and goats,
"}, {"pk": 4032516, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 31, "verse": 37, "text": "and the tribute to the LORD was 675 from the sheep and goats;
"}, {"pk": 4032517, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 31, "verse": 38, "text": "from the 36,000 cattle, the tribute to the LORD was 72;
"}, {"pk": 4032518, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 31, "verse": 39, "text": "from the 30,500 donkeys, the tribute to the LORD was 61;
"}, {"pk": 4032519, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 31, "verse": 40, "text": "and from the 16,000 people, the tribute to the LORD was 32 people.
"}, {"pk": 4032520, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 31, "verse": 41, "text": "Moses gave the tribute to the priest Eleazar as a contribution for the LORD, as the LORD had commanded Moses."}, {"pk": 4032521, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 31, "verse": 42, "text": "From the Israelites\u2019 half, which Moses separated from the men who fought,"}, {"pk": 4032522, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 31, "verse": 43, "text": "the community\u2019s half was: 337,500 sheep and goats,
"}, {"pk": 4032523, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 31, "verse": 44, "text": "36,000 cattle,
"}, {"pk": 4032524, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 31, "verse": 45, "text": "30,500 donkeys,
"}, {"pk": 4032525, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 31, "verse": 46, "text": "and 16,000 people.
"}, {"pk": 4032526, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 31, "verse": 47, "text": "Moses took one out of every fifty, selected from the people and the livestock of the Israelites\u2019 half. He gave them to the Levites who perform the duties of the LORD\u2019s tabernacle, as the LORD had commanded him."}, {"pk": 4032527, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 31, "verse": 48, "text": "The officers who were over the thousands of the army, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, approached Moses"}, {"pk": 4032528, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 31, "verse": 49, "text": "and told him, \u201cYour servants have taken a census of the fighting men under our command, and not one of us is missing."}, {"pk": 4032529, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 31, "verse": 50, "text": "So we have presented to the LORD an offering of the gold articles each man found\u2009\u2014\u2009armlets, bracelets, rings, earrings, and necklaces\u2009\u2014\u2009to make atonement for ourselves before the LORD.\u201d \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Ex 30:12-16"}, {"pk": 4032530, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 31, "verse": 51, "text": "Moses and the priest Eleazar received from them all the articles made out of gold."}, {"pk": 4032531, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 31, "verse": 52, "text": "All the gold of the contribution they offered to the LORD, from the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, was 420 pounds. [3]", "comment": "[3] Lit 16,750 shekels"}, {"pk": 4032532, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 31, "verse": 53, "text": "Each of the soldiers had taken plunder for himself. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Dt 20:14"}, {"pk": 4032533, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 31, "verse": 54, "text": "Moses and the priest Eleazar received the gold from the commanders of thousands and of hundreds and brought it into the tent of meeting as a memorial for the Israelites before the LORD."}, {"pk": 4032534, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 32, "verse": 1, "text": "The Reubenites and Gadites had a very large number of livestock. When they surveyed the lands of Jazer \u24dd and Gilead, they saw that the region was a good one for livestock.", "comment": "\u24dd Nm 21:32; Jos 13:25; 21:39; 2Sm 24:5"}, {"pk": 4032535, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 32, "verse": 2, "text": "So the Gadites and Reubenites came to Moses, the priest Eleazar, and the leaders of the community and said:"}, {"pk": 4032536, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 32, "verse": 3, "text": "\u201cThe territory of Ataroth, Dibon, Jazer, Nimrah, Heshbon, Elealeh, Sebam, [1] Nebo, and Beon, \u24d0", "comment": "[1] Sam, LXX read Sibmah (v. 38); Syr reads Sebah
\u24d0 Nm 21:30; 33:47; Dt 32:49; 1Ch 5:8; Is 15:2; 46:1; Jr 48:1,22"}, {"pk": 4032537, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 32, "verse": 4, "text": "which the LORD struck down \u24d1 before the community of Israel, \u24d2 is good land for livestock, and your servants own livestock.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d2 Nm 21:24,34
\u24d1 Nm 21:24"}, {"pk": 4032538, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 32, "verse": 5, "text": "They said, \u201cIf we have found favor with you, let this land be given to your servants as a possession. Don\u2019t make us cross the Jordan.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4032539, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 32, "verse": 6, "text": "But Moses asked the Gadites and Reubenites, \u201cShould your brothers go to war while you stay here?"}, {"pk": 4032540, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 32, "verse": 7, "text": "Why are you discouraging the Israelites from crossing into the land the LORD has given them?"}, {"pk": 4032541, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 32, "verse": 8, "text": "That\u2019s what your fathers did when I sent them from Kadesh-barnea to see the land. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Nm 13:1-3,32-33; Dt 1:22-28"}, {"pk": 4032542, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 32, "verse": 9, "text": "After they went up as far as Eshcol Valley and saw the land, they discouraged the Israelites from entering the land the LORD had given them."}, {"pk": 4032543, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 32, "verse": 10, "text": "So the LORD\u2019s anger burned that day, and he swore an oath: \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Dt 1:34-36"}, {"pk": 4032544, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 32, "verse": 11, "text": "\u2018Because they did not remain loyal to me, \u24d5 none of the men twenty years old or more who came up from Egypt will see the land I swore to give Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob \u24d6 \u2009\u2014\u2009", "comment": "\u24d5 Nm 14:22-24,29-30
\u24d6 Nm 14:29"}, {"pk": 4032545, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 32, "verse": 12, "text": "none except Caleb \u24d7 son of Jephunneh the Kenizzite and Joshua \u24d8 son of Nun, because they did remain loyal to the LORD.\u2019", "comment": "\u24d7 Nm 14:6,24,30,38; 26:65; Dt 1:36; Jos 14:6,8-9; 15:7
\u24d8 Ex 33:11; Nm 27:18-23"}, {"pk": 4032546, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 32, "verse": 13, "text": "The LORD\u2019s anger burned against Israel, and he made them wander in the wilderness forty years until the whole generation that had done what was evil in the LORD\u2019s sight was gone. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Nm 14:33-35; 26:64-65"}, {"pk": 4032547, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 32, "verse": 14, "text": "And here you, a brood of sinners, stand in your fathers\u2019 place adding even more to the LORD\u2019s burning anger against Israel."}, {"pk": 4032548, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 32, "verse": 15, "text": "If you turn back from following him, \u24da he will once again leave this people in the wilderness, and you will destroy all of them.\u201d", "comment": "\u24da Jos 22:16-18; 2Ch 7:19-20"}, {"pk": 4032549, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 32, "verse": 16, "text": "Then they approached him and said, \u201cWe want to build sheep pens here for our livestock and cities for our dependents."}, {"pk": 4032550, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 32, "verse": 17, "text": "But we will arm ourselves and be ready to go ahead of the Israelites until we have brought them into their place. \u24db Meanwhile, our dependents will remain in the fortified cities because of the inhabitants of the land.", "comment": "\u24db Dt 3:18; Jos 1:13-15; 4:12-13"}, {"pk": 4032551, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 32, "verse": 18, "text": "We will not return to our homes until each of the Israelites has taken possession of his inheritance. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Jos 22:4,9"}, {"pk": 4032552, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 32, "verse": 19, "text": "Yet we will not have an inheritance with them across the Jordan and beyond, because our inheritance will be across the Jordan to the east.\u201d \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Jos 13:8"}, {"pk": 4032553, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 32, "verse": 20, "text": "Moses replied to them, \u201cIf you do this\u2009\u2014\u2009if you arm yourselves for battle before the LORD,"}, {"pk": 4032554, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 32, "verse": 21, "text": "and every one of your armed men crosses the Jordan before the LORD until he has driven his enemies from his presence,"}, {"pk": 4032555, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 32, "verse": 22, "text": "and the land is subdued before the LORD \u2009\u2014\u2009afterward you may return and be free from obligation to the LORD and to Israel. And this land will belong to you as a possession before the LORD."}, {"pk": 4032556, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 32, "verse": 23, "text": "But if you don\u2019t do this, you will certainly sin against the LORD; be sure your sin will catch up with you."}, {"pk": 4032557, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 32, "verse": 24, "text": "Build cities for your dependents and pens for your flocks, but do what you have promised.\u201d \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Nm 30:2; Jos 1:12-18; 4:12"}, {"pk": 4032558, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 32, "verse": 25, "text": "The Gadites and Reubenites answered Moses, \u201cYour servants will do just as my lord commands."}, {"pk": 4032559, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 32, "verse": 26, "text": "Our dependents, wives, livestock, and all our animals will remain here in the cities of Gilead,"}, {"pk": 4032560, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 32, "verse": 27, "text": "but your servants are equipped for war before the LORD and will go across to the battle as my lord orders.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4032561, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 32, "verse": 28, "text": "So Moses gave orders about them to the priest Eleazar, Joshua son of Nun, and the family heads of the Israelite tribes."}, {"pk": 4032562, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 32, "verse": 29, "text": "Moses told them, \u201cIf the Gadites and Reubenites cross the Jordan with you, every man in battle formation before the LORD, and the land is subdued before you, you are to give them the land of Gilead as a possession. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Jos 22:9"}, {"pk": 4032563, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 32, "verse": 30, "text": "But if they don\u2019t go across with you in battle formation, they must accept land in Canaan with you.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4032564, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 32, "verse": 31, "text": "The Gadites and Reubenites replied, \u201cWhat the LORD has spoken to your servants is what we will do."}, {"pk": 4032565, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 32, "verse": 32, "text": "We will cross over in battle formation before the LORD into the land of Canaan, but we will keep our hereditary possession across the Jordan.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4032566, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 32, "verse": 33, "text": "So Moses gave them\u2009\u2014\u2009the Gadites, Reubenites, and half the tribe of Manasseh son of Joseph\u2009\u2014\u2009the kingdom of King Sihon of the Amorites and the kingdom of King Og of Bashan, the land including its cities with the territories surrounding them. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Dt 3:12-17; 29:8; Jos 12:6; 13:8; 22:4"}, {"pk": 4032567, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 32, "verse": 34, "text": "The Gadites rebuilt Dibon, Ataroth, Aroer,"}, {"pk": 4032568, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 32, "verse": 35, "text": "Atroth-shophan, Jazer, Jogbehah,"}, {"pk": 4032569, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 32, "verse": 36, "text": "Beth-nimrah, and Beth-haran \u24d3 as fortified cities, and built sheep pens.", "comment": "\u24d3 Jos 13:27"}, {"pk": 4032570, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 32, "verse": 37, "text": "The Reubenites rebuilt Heshbon, Elealeh, Kiriathaim,"}, {"pk": 4032571, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 32, "verse": 38, "text": "as well as Nebo and Baal-meon (whose names were changed), and Sibmah. They gave names to the cities they rebuilt."}, {"pk": 4032572, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 32, "verse": 39, "text": "The descendants of Machir \u24d4 son of Manasseh went to Gilead, captured it, and drove out the Amorites who were there.", "comment": "\u24d4 Gn 50:23; Nm 26:29; Jos 17:1,3"}, {"pk": 4032573, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 32, "verse": 40, "text": "So Moses gave Gilead to the clan of Machir son of Manasseh, and they settled in it. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Jos 13:31"}, {"pk": 4032574, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 32, "verse": 41, "text": "Jair, a descendant of Manasseh, went and captured their villages, which he renamed Jair\u2019s Villages. [2] \u24d6", "comment": "[2] Or renamed Havvoth-jair
\u24d6 Dt 3:14; Jos 13:30; 1Kg 4:13; 1Ch 2:23"}, {"pk": 4032575, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 32, "verse": 42, "text": "Nobah went and captured Kenath with its surrounding villages and called it Nobah after his own name."}, {"pk": 4032576, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 33, "verse": 1, "text": "These were the stages of the Israelites\u2019 journey when they went out of the land of Egypt by their military divisions under the leadership of Moses and Aaron."}, {"pk": 4032577, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 33, "verse": 2, "text": "At the LORD\u2019s command, Moses wrote down the starting points for the stages of their journey; these are the stages listed by their starting points:"}, {"pk": 4032578, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 33, "verse": 3, "text": "They traveled from Rameses \u24d7 in the first month, on the fifteenth day of the month. On the day after the Passover \u24d8 the Israelites went out defiantly [1] \u24d9 in the sight of all the Egyptians.
", "comment": "\u24d7 Gn 47:11; Ex 1:11; 12:37
\u24d9 Ex 14:8
[1] Lit with a raised hand; Ex 14:8
\u24d8 Ex 12:11-48; Lv 23:5; Nm 9:2-14"}, {"pk": 4032579, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 33, "verse": 4, "text": "Meanwhile, the Egyptians were burying every firstborn male the LORD had struck down among them, for the LORD had executed judgment against their gods. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Ex 12:12"}, {"pk": 4032580, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 33, "verse": 5, "text": "The Israelites traveled from Rameses and camped at Succoth. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ex 12:37"}, {"pk": 4032581, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 33, "verse": 6, "text": "They traveled from Succoth and camped at Etham, \u24dc which is on the edge of the wilderness.
", "comment": "\u24dc Ex 13:20"}, {"pk": 4032582, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 33, "verse": 7, "text": "They traveled from Etham and turned back to Pi-hahiroth, which faces Baal-zephon, and they camped before Migdol. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ex 14:2,9; Jr 46:14; Ezk 30:6"}, {"pk": 4032583, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 33, "verse": 8, "text": "They traveled from Pi-hahiroth [2] and crossed through the middle of the sea \u24d0 into the wilderness. They took a three-day journey into the Wilderness of Etham and camped at Marah. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ex 14:22-26
[2] Some Hb mss, Sam, Syr, Vg; other Hb mss read from before Hahiroth
\u24d1 Ex 15:23"}, {"pk": 4032584, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 33, "verse": 9, "text": "They traveled from Marah and came to Elim. \u24d2 There were twelve springs and seventy date palms at Elim, so they camped there.
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ex 15:27; 16:1"}, {"pk": 4032585, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 33, "verse": 10, "text": "They traveled from Elim and camped by the Red Sea.
"}, {"pk": 4032586, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 33, "verse": 11, "text": "They traveled from the Red Sea and camped in the Wilderness of Sin. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ex 16:1; 17:1"}, {"pk": 4032587, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 33, "verse": 12, "text": "They traveled from the Wilderness of Sin and camped in Dophkah.
"}, {"pk": 4032588, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 33, "verse": 13, "text": "They traveled from Dophkah and camped at Alush.
"}, {"pk": 4032589, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 33, "verse": 14, "text": "They traveled from Alush and camped at Rephidim, \u24d4 where there was no water for the people to drink. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 17:1-7
\u24d4 Ex 17:1,8; 19:2"}, {"pk": 4032590, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 33, "verse": 15, "text": "They traveled from Rephidim and camped in the Wilderness of Sinai. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ex 19:1-2"}, {"pk": 4032591, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 33, "verse": 16, "text": "They traveled from the Wilderness of Sinai and camped at Kibroth-hattaavah. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Nm 11:34-35; Dt 9:22"}, {"pk": 4032592, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 33, "verse": 17, "text": "They traveled from Kibroth-hattaavah and camped at Hazeroth. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Nm 11:35; 12:16; Dt 1:1"}, {"pk": 4032593, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 33, "verse": 18, "text": "They traveled from Hazeroth and camped at Rithmah.
"}, {"pk": 4032594, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 33, "verse": 19, "text": "They traveled from Rithmah and camped at Rimmon-perez.
"}, {"pk": 4032595, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 33, "verse": 20, "text": "They traveled from Rimmon-perez and camped at Libnah.
"}, {"pk": 4032596, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 33, "verse": 21, "text": "They traveled from Libnah and camped at Rissah.
"}, {"pk": 4032597, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 33, "verse": 22, "text": "They traveled from Rissah and camped at Kehelathah.
"}, {"pk": 4032598, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 33, "verse": 23, "text": "They traveled from Kehelathah and camped at Mount Shepher.
"}, {"pk": 4032599, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 33, "verse": 24, "text": "They traveled from Mount Shepher and camped at Haradah.
"}, {"pk": 4032600, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 33, "verse": 25, "text": "They traveled from Haradah and camped at Makheloth.
"}, {"pk": 4032601, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 33, "verse": 26, "text": "They traveled from Makheloth and camped at Tahath.
"}, {"pk": 4032602, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 33, "verse": 27, "text": "They traveled from Tahath and camped at Terah.
"}, {"pk": 4032603, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 33, "verse": 28, "text": "They traveled from Terah and camped at Mithkah.
"}, {"pk": 4032604, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 33, "verse": 29, "text": "They traveled from Mithkah and camped at Hashmonah.
"}, {"pk": 4032605, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 33, "verse": 30, "text": "They traveled from Hashmonah and camped at Moseroth.
"}, {"pk": 4032606, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 33, "verse": 31, "text": "They traveled from Moseroth and camped at Bene-jaakan. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Dt 10:6-7"}, {"pk": 4032607, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 33, "verse": 32, "text": "They traveled from Bene-jaakan and camped at Hor-haggidgad.
"}, {"pk": 4032608, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 33, "verse": 33, "text": "They traveled from Hor-haggidgad and camped at Jotbathah.
"}, {"pk": 4032609, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 33, "verse": 34, "text": "They traveled from Jotbathah and camped at Abronah.
"}, {"pk": 4032610, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 33, "verse": 35, "text": "They traveled from Abronah and camped at Ezion-geber. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Dt 2:8; 1Kg 9:26"}, {"pk": 4032611, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 33, "verse": 36, "text": "They traveled from Ezion-geber and camped in the Wilderness of Zin \u24db (that is, Kadesh).
", "comment": "\u24db Nm 10:12"}, {"pk": 4032612, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 33, "verse": 37, "text": "They traveled from Kadesh and camped at Mount Hor \u24dc on the edge of the land of Edom.
", "comment": "\u24dc Nm 21:4; 33:37-41; Dt 32:50"}, {"pk": 4032613, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 33, "verse": 38, "text": "At the LORD\u2019s command, the priest Aaron climbed Mount Hor and died there on the first day of the fifth month in the fortieth year after the Israelites went out of the land of Egypt. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Nm 20:23-29"}, {"pk": 4032614, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 33, "verse": 39, "text": "Aaron was 123 years old when he died on Mount Hor.
"}, {"pk": 4032615, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 33, "verse": 40, "text": "At that time the Canaanite king of Arad, who lived in the Negev in the land of Canaan, \u24d0 heard the Israelites were coming.
", "comment": "\u24d0 Nm 21:1-3"}, {"pk": 4032616, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 33, "verse": 41, "text": "They traveled from Mount Hor and camped at Zalmonah.
"}, {"pk": 4032617, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 33, "verse": 42, "text": "They traveled from Zalmonah and camped at Punon.
"}, {"pk": 4032618, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 33, "verse": 43, "text": "They traveled from Punon and camped at Oboth. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Nm 21:10-11"}, {"pk": 4032619, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 33, "verse": 44, "text": "They traveled from Oboth and camped at Iye-abarim on the border of Moab. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Nm 21:11"}, {"pk": 4032620, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 33, "verse": 45, "text": "They traveled from Iyim [3] and camped at Dibon-gad. \u24d3
", "comment": "[3] A shortened form of Iye-abarim
\u24d3 Nm 32:34; Neh 11:25; Jr 48:18,22"}, {"pk": 4032621, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 33, "verse": 46, "text": "They traveled from Dibon-gad and camped at Almon-diblathaim. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Jr 48:22"}, {"pk": 4032622, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 33, "verse": 47, "text": "They traveled from Almon-diblathaim and camped in the Abarim \u24d5 range facing Nebo. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d5 Nm 27:12; Dt 32:49; Jr 22:20
\u24d6 Dt 32:49; 34:1"}, {"pk": 4032623, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 33, "verse": 48, "text": "They traveled from the Abarim range and camped on the plains of Moab by the Jordan across from Jericho. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Nm 22:1"}, {"pk": 4032624, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 33, "verse": 49, "text": "They camped by the Jordan from Beth-jeshimoth \u24d8 to the Acacia Meadow [4] \u24d9 on the plains of Moab.
", "comment": "\u24d8 Jos 12:3; 13:20; Ezk 25:9
[4] Or to Abel-shittim
\u24d9 Nm 25:1; Jos 2:1; 3:1; Jl 3:18; Mc 6:5"}, {"pk": 4032625, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 33, "verse": 50, "text": "The LORD spoke to Moses in the plains of Moab by the Jordan across from Jericho,"}, {"pk": 4032626, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 33, "verse": 51, "text": "\u201cTell the Israelites: When you cross the Jordan into the land of Canaan,"}, {"pk": 4032627, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 33, "verse": 52, "text": "you must drive out all the inhabitants of the land before you, destroy all their stone images \u24da and cast images, \u24db and demolish all their high places.", "comment": "\u24da Lv 26:1; Ezk 8:12
\u24db Ex 32:4,8; 34:17; Lv 19:4; Dt 27:15"}, {"pk": 4032628, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 33, "verse": 53, "text": "You are to take possession of the land and settle in it because I have given you the land \u24dc to possess.", "comment": "\u24dc Gn 12:7; 15:18; 24:7; 35:12"}, {"pk": 4032629, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 33, "verse": 54, "text": "You are to receive the land as an inheritance by lot according to your clans. Increase the inheritance for a large clan and decrease it for a small one. Whatever place the lot indicates for someone will be his. You will receive an inheritance according to your ancestral tribes."}, {"pk": 4032630, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 33, "verse": 55, "text": "But if you don\u2019t drive out the inhabitants of the land before you, those you allow to remain will become barbs for your eyes and thorns for your sides; they will harass you in the land where you will live."}, {"pk": 4032631, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 33, "verse": 56, "text": "And what I had planned to do to them, I will do to you.\u201d \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Dt 28:15"}, {"pk": 4032632, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 34, "verse": 1, "text": "The LORD spoke to Moses,"}, {"pk": 4032633, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 34, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cCommand the Israelites and say to them: When you enter the land of Canaan, it will be allotted to you as an inheritance [1] with these borders:", "comment": "[1] Lit inheritance\u2009\u2014\u2009the land of Canaan"}, {"pk": 4032634, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 34, "verse": 3, "text": "Your southern side will be from the Wilderness of Zin along the boundary of Edom. Your southern border on the east will begin at the east end of the Dead Sea."}, {"pk": 4032635, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 34, "verse": 4, "text": "Your border will turn south of the Scorpions\u2019 Ascent, [2] proceed to Zin, and end south of Kadesh-barnea. It will go to Hazar-addar and proceed to Azmon. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Jos 15:3; Jdg 1:36
[2] Lit of Scorpions; Jos 15:3; Jdg 1:36"}, {"pk": 4032636, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 34, "verse": 5, "text": "The border will turn from Azmon \u24d1 to the Brook of Egypt, \u24d2 where it will end at the Mediterranean Sea.", "comment": "\u24d2 Jos 15:47; Is 27:12; Ezk 47:19
\u24d1 Jos 15:4"}, {"pk": 4032637, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 34, "verse": 6, "text": "Your western border will be the coastline of the Mediterranean Sea; this will be your western border."}, {"pk": 4032638, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 34, "verse": 7, "text": "This will be your northern border: From the Mediterranean Sea draw a line to Mount Hor; \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Nm 20:22-28; 33:37-56"}, {"pk": 4032639, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 34, "verse": 8, "text": "from Mount Hor draw a line to the entrance of Hamath, [3] \u24d4 and the border will reach Zedad. \u24d5", "comment": "[3] Or to Lebo-hamath
\u24d4 Nm 13:21; 2Kg 14:25; 2Ch 7:8; Ezk 48:1
\u24d5 Ezk 47:15"}, {"pk": 4032640, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 34, "verse": 9, "text": "Then the border will go to Ziphron and end at Hazar-enan. \u24d6 This will be your northern border.", "comment": "\u24d6 Ezk 47:17; 48:1"}, {"pk": 4032641, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 34, "verse": 10, "text": "For your eastern border, draw a line from Hazar-enan to Shepham."}, {"pk": 4032642, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 34, "verse": 11, "text": "The border will go down from Shepham to Riblah east of Ain. \u24d7 It will continue down and reach the eastern slope of the Sea of Chinnereth. [4] \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Jos 12:3; 13:27; Lk 5:1
\u24d7 Jos 15:32
[4] = the Sea of Galilee; Jos 12:3; 13:27; Lk 5:1"}, {"pk": 4032643, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 34, "verse": 12, "text": "Then the border will go down to the Jordan and end at the Dead Sea. This will be your land defined by its borders on all sides.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4032644, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 34, "verse": 13, "text": "So Moses commanded the Israelites, \u201cThis is the land you are to receive by lot as an inheritance, which the LORD commanded to be given to the nine and a half tribes."}, {"pk": 4032645, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 34, "verse": 14, "text": "For the tribe of Reuben\u2019s descendants and the tribe of Gad\u2019s descendants have received their inheritance according to their ancestral families, [5] and half the tribe of Manasseh has received its inheritance.", "comment": "[5] Lit the house of their fathers"}, {"pk": 4032646, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 34, "verse": 15, "text": "The two and a half tribes have received their inheritance \u24d9 across the Jordan east of Jericho, toward the sunrise.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d9 Nm 32:33"}, {"pk": 4032647, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 34, "verse": 16, "text": "The LORD spoke to Moses,"}, {"pk": 4032648, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 34, "verse": 17, "text": "\u201cThese are the names of the men who are to distribute the land as an inheritance for you: the priest Eleazar and Joshua son of Nun."}, {"pk": 4032649, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 34, "verse": 18, "text": "Take one leader from each tribe to distribute the land."}, {"pk": 4032650, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 34, "verse": 19, "text": "These are the names of the men: Caleb \u24da son of Jephunneh from the tribe of Judah;
", "comment": "\u24da Nm 14:6,24,30,38; 26:65"}, {"pk": 4032651, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 34, "verse": 20, "text": "Shemuel son of Ammihud from the tribe of Simeon\u2019s descendants;
"}, {"pk": 4032652, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 34, "verse": 21, "text": "Elidad son of Chislon from the tribe of Benjamin;
"}, {"pk": 4032653, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 34, "verse": 22, "text": "Bukki son of Jogli, a leader from the tribe of Dan\u2019s descendants;
"}, {"pk": 4032654, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 34, "verse": 23, "text": "from the sons of Joseph: Hanniel son of Ephod, a leader from the tribe of Manasseh\u2019s descendants,
"}, {"pk": 4032655, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 34, "verse": 24, "text": "Kemuel son of Shiphtan, a leader from the tribe of Ephraim\u2019s descendants;
"}, {"pk": 4032656, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 34, "verse": 25, "text": "Eli-zaphan son of Parnach, a leader from the tribe of Zebulun\u2019s descendants;
"}, {"pk": 4032657, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 34, "verse": 26, "text": "Paltiel son of Azzan, a leader from the tribe of Issachar\u2019s descendants;
"}, {"pk": 4032658, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 34, "verse": 27, "text": "Ahihud son of Shelomi, a leader from the tribe of Asher\u2019s descendants;
"}, {"pk": 4032659, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 34, "verse": 28, "text": "Pedahel son of Ammihud, a leader from the tribe of Naphtali\u2019s descendants.\u201d
"}, {"pk": 4032660, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 34, "verse": 29, "text": "These are the ones the LORD commanded to distribute the inheritance to the Israelites in the land of Canaan."}, {"pk": 4032661, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 35, "verse": 1, "text": "The LORD again spoke to Moses in the plains of Moab by the Jordan across from Jericho: \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Nm 22:1; 26:3,63; 31:12; 33:48-50; 36:13; Dt 34:1,8; Jos 13:32"}, {"pk": 4032662, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 35, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cCommand the Israelites to give cities out of their hereditary property for the Levites to live in and pastureland around the cities. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Jos 14:3-4; 21:2-3; Ezk 45:1-5; 48:8-14"}, {"pk": 4032663, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 35, "verse": 3, "text": "The cities will be for them to live in, and their pasturelands will be for their herds, flocks, and all their other animals."}, {"pk": 4032664, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 35, "verse": 4, "text": "The pasturelands of the cities you are to give the Levites will extend from the city wall five hundred yards [1] on every side.", "comment": "[1] Lit 1,000 cubits"}, {"pk": 4032665, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 35, "verse": 5, "text": "Measure a thousand yards [2] outside the city for the east side, a thousand yards for the south side, a thousand yards for the west side, and a thousand yards for the north side, with the city in the center. This will belong to them as pasturelands for the cities.", "comment": "[2] Lit 2,000 cubits"}, {"pk": 4032666, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 35, "verse": 6, "text": "\u201cThe cities you give the Levites will include six cities of refuge, \u24dd which you will provide so that the one who kills someone may flee there; in addition to these, give forty-two other cities. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd Ex 21:12-14; Dt 4:41-43; 19:1-13; Jos 20:2,7-9; 21:3,13,21,27,32,36,38; 1Ch 6:57,67
\u24d0 Jos 21:13"}, {"pk": 4032667, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 35, "verse": 7, "text": "The total number of cities you give the Levites will be forty-eight, along with their pasturelands. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Jos 21:41"}, {"pk": 4032668, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 35, "verse": 8, "text": "Of the cities that you give from the Israelites\u2019 territory, you should take more from a larger tribe and less from a smaller one. \u24d2 Each tribe is to give some of its cities to the Levites in proportion to the inheritance it receives.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d2 Nm 26:54; 33:54"}, {"pk": 4032669, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 35, "verse": 9, "text": "The LORD said to Moses,"}, {"pk": 4032670, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 35, "verse": 10, "text": "\u201cSpeak to the Israelites and tell them: When you cross the Jordan into the land of Canaan,"}, {"pk": 4032671, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 35, "verse": 11, "text": "designate cities to serve as cities of refuge for you, so that a person who kills someone unintentionally may flee there. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Dt 4:42; 19:3-4,6; Jos 20:3-6"}, {"pk": 4032672, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 35, "verse": 12, "text": "You will have the cities as a refuge from the avenger, \u24d4 so that the one who kills someone will not die until he stands trial before the assembly.", "comment": "\u24d4 Gn 9:5-6; Dt 19:6,12; Jos 20:5,9; 2Sm 14:11; 1Th 4:6"}, {"pk": 4032673, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 35, "verse": 13, "text": "The cities you select will be your six cities of refuge."}, {"pk": 4032674, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 35, "verse": 14, "text": "Select three cities across the Jordan and three cities in the land of Canaan to be cities of refuge. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Dt 4:41; Jos 20:8"}, {"pk": 4032675, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 35, "verse": 15, "text": "These six cities will serve as a refuge for the Israelites and for the alien or temporary resident among them, so that anyone who kills a person unintentionally may flee there."}, {"pk": 4032676, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 35, "verse": 16, "text": "\u201cIf anyone strikes a person with an iron object and death results, he is a murderer; the murderer must be put to death. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Ex 21:12-14; Lv 24:17; Dt 19:11-12"}, {"pk": 4032677, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 35, "verse": 17, "text": "If anyone has in his hand a stone capable of causing death and strikes another person and he dies, the murderer must be put to death."}, {"pk": 4032678, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 35, "verse": 18, "text": "If anyone has in his hand a wooden object capable of causing death and strikes another person and he dies, the murderer must be put to death."}, {"pk": 4032679, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 35, "verse": 19, "text": "The avenger of blood himself is to kill the murderer; when he finds him, he is to kill him. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Dt 19:6,12; Jos 20:3,5"}, {"pk": 4032680, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 35, "verse": 20, "text": "Likewise, if anyone in hatred pushes a person or throws an object at him with malicious intent and he dies,"}, {"pk": 4032681, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 35, "verse": 21, "text": "or if in hostility he strikes him with his hand and he dies, the one who struck him must be put to death; he is a murderer. The avenger of blood is to kill the murderer when he finds him."}, {"pk": 4032682, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 35, "verse": 22, "text": "\u201cBut if anyone suddenly pushes a person without hostility or throws any object at him without malicious intent"}, {"pk": 4032683, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 35, "verse": 23, "text": "or without looking drops a stone that could kill a person and he dies, but he was not his enemy and didn\u2019t intend to harm him,"}, {"pk": 4032684, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 35, "verse": 24, "text": "the assembly is to judge between the person who kills someone and the avenger of blood according to these ordinances."}, {"pk": 4032685, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 35, "verse": 25, "text": "The assembly is to protect the one who kills someone from the avenger of blood. Then the assembly will return him to the city of refuge he fled to, and he must live there until the death of the high priest who was anointed with the holy oil. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Ex 21:13"}, {"pk": 4032686, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 35, "verse": 26, "text": "\u201cIf the one who kills someone ever goes outside the border of the city of refuge he fled to,"}, {"pk": 4032687, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 35, "verse": 27, "text": "and the avenger of blood finds him outside the border of his city of refuge and kills him, the avenger will not be guilty of bloodshed,"}, {"pk": 4032688, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 35, "verse": 28, "text": "for the one who killed a person was supposed to live in his city of refuge until the death of the high priest. Only after the death of the high priest may the one who has killed a person return to the land he possesses."}, {"pk": 4032689, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 35, "verse": 29, "text": "These instructions will be a statutory ordinance for you throughout your generations wherever you live."}, {"pk": 4032690, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 35, "verse": 30, "text": "\u201cIf anyone kills a person, the murderer is to be put to death based on the word of witnesses. But no one is to be put to death based on the testimony of one witness. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Dt 17:6; 19:15; Mt 18:16"}, {"pk": 4032691, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 35, "verse": 31, "text": "You are not to accept a ransom for the life of someone who is guilty of murder; he must be put to death."}, {"pk": 4032692, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 35, "verse": 32, "text": "Neither should you accept a ransom for the person who flees to his city of refuge, allowing him to return and live in the land before the death of the high priest."}, {"pk": 4032693, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 35, "verse": 33, "text": "\u201cDo not defile the land where you live, for bloodshed defiles the land, \u24da and there can be no atonement for the land because of the blood that is shed on it, except by the blood of the person who shed it.", "comment": "\u24da Ps 106:38; Is 24:5; Jr 3:9"}, {"pk": 4032694, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 35, "verse": 34, "text": "Do not make the land unclean where you live and where I dwell; for I, the LORD, reside among the Israelites.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4032695, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 36, "verse": 1, "text": "The family heads from the clan of the descendants of Gilead\u2009\u2014\u2009the son of Machir, son of Manasseh \u24db \u2009\u2014\u2009who were from the clans of the sons of Joseph, approached and addressed Moses and the leaders who were heads of the Israelite families.", "comment": "\u24db Nm 26:29"}, {"pk": 4032696, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 36, "verse": 2, "text": "They said, \u201cThe LORD commanded my lord to give the land as an inheritance by lot to the Israelites. My lord was further commanded by the LORD to give our brother Zelophehad\u2019s inheritance to his daughters. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Nm 26:33; 27:1-11; Jos 17:3; 1Ch 7:15"}, {"pk": 4032697, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 36, "verse": 3, "text": "If they marry any of the men from the other Israelite tribes, their inheritance will be taken away from our fathers\u2019 inheritance and added to that of the tribe into which they marry. Therefore, part of our allotted inheritance would be taken away."}, {"pk": 4032698, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 36, "verse": 4, "text": "When the Jubilee \u24dd comes for the Israelites, their inheritance will be added to that of the tribe into which they marry, and their inheritance will be taken away from the inheritance of our ancestral tribe.\u201d", "comment": "\u24dd Lv 25:8-55; 27:7-24"}, {"pk": 4032699, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 36, "verse": 5, "text": "So Moses commanded the Israelites at the word of the LORD, \u201cWhat the tribe of Joseph\u2019s descendants says is right."}, {"pk": 4032700, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 36, "verse": 6, "text": "This is what the LORD has commanded concerning Zelophehad\u2019s daughters: They may marry anyone they like provided they marry within a clan of their ancestral tribe."}, {"pk": 4032701, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 36, "verse": 7, "text": "No inheritance belonging to the Israelites is to transfer from tribe to tribe, because each of the Israelites is to retain the inheritance of his ancestral tribe. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Lv 25:23-24; 1Kg 21:3"}, {"pk": 4032702, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 36, "verse": 8, "text": "Any daughter who possesses an inheritance from an Israelite tribe must marry someone from the clan of her ancestral tribe, so that each of the Israelites will possess the inheritance of his fathers."}, {"pk": 4032703, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 36, "verse": 9, "text": "No inheritance is to transfer from one tribe to another, because each of the Israelite tribes is to retain its inheritance.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4032704, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 36, "verse": 10, "text": "The daughters of Zelophehad did as the LORD commanded Moses."}, {"pk": 4032705, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 36, "verse": 11, "text": "Mahlah, Tirzah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Noah, the daughters of Zelophehad, married cousins on their father\u2019s side."}, {"pk": 4032706, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 36, "verse": 12, "text": "They married men from the clans of the descendants of Manasseh son of Joseph, and their inheritance remained within the tribe of their father\u2019s clan."}, {"pk": 4032707, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 4, "chapter": 36, "verse": 13, "text": "These are the commands and ordinances the LORD commanded the Israelites through Moses in the plains of Moab by the Jordan across from Jericho."}, {"pk": 4032708, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 1, "verse": 1, "text": "These are the words Moses spoke to all Israel across the Jordan in the wilderness, \u24d1 in the Arabah \u24d2 opposite Suph, [1] between Paran \u24d3 and Tophel, Laban, Hazeroth, \u24d4 and Di-zahab.", "comment": "\u24d1 Gn 50:10-11; Dt 4:41,46-47; 11:30; Jos 1:14-15
\u24d2 Dt 3:17; 4:49; Jos 12:3,8; Jr 50:12; Ezk 47:8
[1] LXX, Tg, Vg read the Red Sea
\u24d3 Nm 12:16; Dt 33:2
\u24d4 Nm 11:35"}, {"pk": 4032709, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 1, "verse": 2, "text": "It is an eleven-day journey from Horeb \u24d5 to Kadesh-barnea \u24d6 by way of Mount Seir. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Gn 32:3; 36:8-9,20-21; Dt 2:12; 33:2; Jdg 5:4; Ezk 35:2-3,7,15
\u24d6 Nm 13:26; 20:1,14,16,22; 27:14; 32:8; Dt 2:14; 9:23; Jos 14:6-7
\u24d5 Ex 3:1; Dt 4:10,15; 5:2; 18:16; 1Kg 8:9; 19:8; Ps 106:19; Mal 4:4"}, {"pk": 4032710, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 1, "verse": 3, "text": "In the fortieth year, \u24d8 in the eleventh month, on the first of the month, Moses told the Israelites everything the LORD had commanded him to say to them.", "comment": "\u24d8 Ex 16:35; Nm 14:33-34; 32:13; Dt 2:7; 8:2,4; 29:5; Jos 5:6; Neh 9:21; Ps 95:10; Am 2:10; 5:25; Ac 7:36,42; 13:18; Heb 3:17"}, {"pk": 4032711, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 1, "verse": 4, "text": "This was after he had defeated King Sihon of the Amorites, who lived in Heshbon, and King Og of Bashan, who lived in Ashtaroth, at Edrei. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Nm 21:21-35; 32:33; Dt 2:24\u20143:11; 29:7; 31:4; Jos 2:10; 9:10; 12:1-5; Jdg 11:19-21; Ps 135:10-12; 136:17-21"}, {"pk": 4032712, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 1, "verse": 5, "text": "Across the Jordan in the land of Moab, Moses began to explain this law, saying:"}, {"pk": 4032713, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 1, "verse": 6, "text": "\u201cThe LORD our God spoke to us at Horeb: \u2018You have stayed at this mountain long enough."}, {"pk": 4032714, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 1, "verse": 7, "text": "Resume your journey and go to the hill country of the Amorites \u24da and their neighbors in the Arabah, the hill country, the Judean foothills, [2] the Negev \u24db and the sea coast\u2009\u2014\u2009to the land of the Canaanites and to Lebanon as far as the great river, the Euphrates River. \u24dc", "comment": "[2] Or the Shephelah
\u24dc Dt 11:24
\u24db Gn 12:9; 13:3; Nm 13:29; Dt 34:3; Jos 15:21; Ps 126:4; Is 30:6; Ob 19-20
\u24da Gn 15:16; 48:22; Ex 3:8,17; 13:5; 23:23; Nm 13:29; 21:13; 22:2; 32:39; Jos 10:12; 11:3; 12:8; 24:8"}, {"pk": 4032715, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 1, "verse": 8, "text": "See, I have set the land before you. Enter and take possession of the land \u24dd the LORD swore to give to your fathers \u24d0 Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob and their future descendants.\u2019 \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Gn 15:18-21; 26:3; 35:12; Ex 3:16; 6:8; 33:1; Nm 32:11; Dt 34:4; Ac 3:13
\u24dd Dt 4:1; 6:10,18; 8:1; 10:11; 11:8
\u24d0 Dt 1:35; 9:5; 11:9,21; 26:3; 28:11; 29:13; 30:20; 31:7; Jos 5:6"}, {"pk": 4032716, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 1, "verse": 9, "text": "\u201cI said to you at that time: I can\u2019t bear the responsibility for you on my own."}, {"pk": 4032717, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 1, "verse": 10, "text": "The LORD your God has so multiplied you that today you are as numerous as the stars of the sky. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Gn 22:17; 26:4; Ex 32:13"}, {"pk": 4032718, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 1, "verse": 11, "text": "May the LORD, the God of your fathers, increase you a thousand times more, and bless you as he promised you."}, {"pk": 4032719, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 1, "verse": 12, "text": "But how can I bear your troubles, burdens, and disputes by myself?"}, {"pk": 4032720, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 1, "verse": 13, "text": "Appoint for yourselves wise, understanding, and respected men from each of your tribes, and I will make them your leaders."}, {"pk": 4032721, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 1, "verse": 14, "text": "\u201cYou replied to me, \u2018What you propose to do is good.\u2019"}, {"pk": 4032722, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 1, "verse": 15, "text": "\u201cSo I took the leaders of your tribes, wise and respected men, and set them over you as leaders: commanders for thousands, hundreds, fifties, and tens, and officers for your tribes."}, {"pk": 4032723, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 1, "verse": 16, "text": "I commanded your judges at that time: Hear the cases between your brothers, and judge rightly between a man and his brother or his resident alien."}, {"pk": 4032724, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 1, "verse": 17, "text": "Do not show partiality when deciding a case; \u24d3 listen to small and great alike. Do not be intimidated by anyone, for judgment belongs to God. \u24d4 Bring me any case too difficult for you, and I will hear it.", "comment": "\u24d3 Lv 19:15; Dt 16:19; Pr 24:23
\u24d4 2Ch 19:6"}, {"pk": 4032725, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 1, "verse": 18, "text": "At that time I commanded you about all the things you were to do. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 18:13-26"}, {"pk": 4032726, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 1, "verse": 19, "text": "\u201cWe then set out from Horeb and went across all the great and terrible wilderness you saw on the way to the hill country of the Amorites, just as the LORD our God had commanded us. When we reached Kadesh-barnea,"}, {"pk": 4032727, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 1, "verse": 20, "text": "I said to you: You have reached the hill country of the Amorites, which the LORD our God is giving us."}, {"pk": 4032728, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 1, "verse": 21, "text": "See, the LORD your God has set the land before you. Go up and take possession of it as the LORD, the God of your fathers, has told you. Do not be afraid or discouraged."}, {"pk": 4032729, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 1, "verse": 22, "text": "\u201cThen \u24d6 all of you approached me and said, \u2018Let\u2019s send men ahead of us, so that they may explore the land for us and bring us back a report about the route we should go up and the cities we will come to.\u2019", "comment": "\u24d6 Nm 13\u201414"}, {"pk": 4032730, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 1, "verse": 23, "text": "The plan seemed good to me, so I selected twelve men from among you, one man for each tribe."}, {"pk": 4032731, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 1, "verse": 24, "text": "They left and went up into the hill country and came to the Valley of Eshcol, scouting the land."}, {"pk": 4032732, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 1, "verse": 25, "text": "They took some of the fruit from the land in their hands, carried it down to us, and brought us back a report: \u2018The land the LORD our God is giving us is good.\u2019 \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Dt 8:7"}, {"pk": 4032733, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 1, "verse": 26, "text": "\u201cBut you were not willing to go up. You rebelled against the command of the LORD your God."}, {"pk": 4032734, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 1, "verse": 27, "text": "You grumbled in your tents \u24d8 and said, \u2018The LORD brought us out of the land of Egypt to hand us over to the Amorites in order to destroy us, because he hates us.", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 106:25"}, {"pk": 4032735, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 1, "verse": 28, "text": "Where can we go? Our brothers have made us lose heart, [3] \u24d9 saying: The people are larger and taller than we are; the cities are large, fortified to the heavens. \u24da We also saw the descendants of the Anakim \u24db there.\u2019", "comment": "[3] Lit have melted our hearts
\u24db Dt 2:10; 9:2; Jos 11:21; 14:12
\u24da Dt 9:1-2
\u24d9 Jos 14:8"}, {"pk": 4032736, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 1, "verse": 29, "text": "\u201cSo I said to you: Don\u2019t be terrified or afraid of them! \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Dt 31:6"}, {"pk": 4032737, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 1, "verse": 30, "text": "The LORD your God who goes before you \u24dd will fight for you, \u24d0 just as you saw him do for you in Egypt.", "comment": "\u24d0 Ex 14:14; Dt 20:4; Jdg 9:17
\u24dd Ex 23:23; 32:34; Dt 31:8; Jdg 4:14; Is 52:12"}, {"pk": 4032738, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 1, "verse": 31, "text": "And you saw in the wilderness how the LORD your God carried you as a man carries his son all along the way you traveled until you reached this place."}, {"pk": 4032739, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 1, "verse": 32, "text": "But in spite of this you did not trust the LORD your God,"}, {"pk": 4032740, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 1, "verse": 33, "text": "who went before you on the journey to seek out a place for you to camp. He went in the fire by night and in the cloud by day to guide you on the road you were to travel."}, {"pk": 4032741, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 1, "verse": 34, "text": "\u201cWhen the LORD heard your [4] words, he grew angry and swore an oath:", "comment": "[4] Lit the sound of your"}, {"pk": 4032742, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 1, "verse": 35, "text": "\u2018None of these men in this evil generation will see the good land I swore to give your fathers, \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Dt 1:8; 6:18; 10:11; 11:21; 30:20; 31:7,20; Ezk 20:42"}, {"pk": 4032743, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 1, "verse": 36, "text": "except Caleb the son of Jephunneh. He will see it, and I will give him and his descendants the land on which he has set foot, because he remained loyal to the LORD.\u2019"}, {"pk": 4032744, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 1, "verse": 37, "text": "\u201cThe LORD was angry with me also because of you and said: \u2018You will not enter there either. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Nm 20:12"}, {"pk": 4032745, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 1, "verse": 38, "text": "Joshua son of Nun, who attends you, will enter it. Encourage him, for he will enable Israel to inherit it. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Nm 27:12-21"}, {"pk": 4032746, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 1, "verse": 39, "text": "Your children, whom you said would be plunder, your sons who [5] don\u2019t yet know good from evil, will enter there. I will give them the land, and they will take possession of it.", "comment": "[5] Lit who today"}, {"pk": 4032747, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 1, "verse": 40, "text": "But you are to turn back and head for the wilderness by way of the Red Sea.\u2019 \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Nm 14:25"}, {"pk": 4032748, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 1, "verse": 41, "text": "\u201cYou answered me, \u2018We have sinned against the LORD. We will go up and fight just as the LORD our God commanded us.\u2019 Then each of you put on his weapons of war and thought it would be easy to go up into the hill country."}, {"pk": 4032749, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 1, "verse": 42, "text": "\u201cBut the LORD said to me, \u2018Tell them: Don\u2019t go up and fight, for I am not with you to keep you from being defeated by your enemies.\u2019 \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Nm 14:42"}, {"pk": 4032750, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 1, "verse": 43, "text": "So I spoke to you, but you didn\u2019t listen. You rebelled against the LORD\u2019s command and defiantly went up into the hill country."}, {"pk": 4032751, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 1, "verse": 44, "text": "Then the Amorites who lived there came out against you and chased you like a swarm of bees. They routed you from Seir as far as Hormah. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Nm 14:45"}, {"pk": 4032752, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 1, "verse": 45, "text": "When you returned, you wept before the LORD, but he didn\u2019t listen to your requests or pay attention to you."}, {"pk": 4032753, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 1, "verse": 46, "text": "For this reason you stayed in Kadesh as long as you did. [6]", "comment": "[6] Lit Kadesh for many days, according to the days you stayed"}, {"pk": 4032754, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 2, "verse": 1, "text": "\u201cThen we turned back and headed for the wilderness by way of the Red Sea, \u24d7 as the LORD had told me, and we traveled around the hill country of Seir for many days.", "comment": "\u24d7 Ex 10:19; 13:18; 15:4,22; 23:31; Nm 21:4; Dt 1:40"}, {"pk": 4032755, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 2, "verse": 2, "text": "The LORD then said to me,"}, {"pk": 4032756, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 2, "verse": 3, "text": "\u2018You\u2019ve been traveling around this hill country long enough; turn north. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Dt 1:6"}, {"pk": 4032757, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 2, "verse": 4, "text": "Command the people: You are about to travel through the territory of your brothers, the descendants of Esau, who live in Seir. They will be afraid of you, so be very careful."}, {"pk": 4032758, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 2, "verse": 5, "text": "Don\u2019t provoke them, for I will not give you any of their land, not even a foot of it, [1] because I have given Esau the hill country of Seir as his possession. \u24d9", "comment": "[1] Lit land as far as the width of a sole of a foot
\u24d9 Ezk 25:12-14"}, {"pk": 4032759, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 2, "verse": 6, "text": "You may purchase food from them, so that you may eat, and buy water from them to drink. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Nm 20:14-21"}, {"pk": 4032760, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 2, "verse": 7, "text": "For the LORD your God has blessed you in all the work of your hands. \u24db He has watched over your journey through this immense wilderness. The LORD your God has been with you this past forty years, and you have lacked nothing.\u2019 \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Dt 8:2-4; 29:5; Neh 9:21
\u24db Dt 30:9"}, {"pk": 4032761, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 2, "verse": 8, "text": "\u201cSo we bypassed our brothers, the descendants of Esau, who live in Seir. We turned away from the Arabah road and from Elath and Ezion-geber. \u24dd We traveled along the road to the Wilderness of Moab.", "comment": "\u24dd Nm 33:35-36; 1Kg 9:26"}, {"pk": 4032762, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 2, "verse": 9, "text": "The LORD said to me, \u2018Show no hostility toward Moab, and do not provoke them to battle, for I will not give you any of their land as a possession, since I have given Ar as a possession to the descendants of Lot.\u2019\u201d \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Gn 19:36-37; Ezk 25:8-11; Am 2:1-2; Mc 6:5; Zph 2:8-9"}, {"pk": 4032763, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 2, "verse": 10, "text": "The Emim, a great and numerous people as tall as the Anakim, \u24d1 had previously lived there.", "comment": "\u24d1 Dt 1:28; Jos 11:21-22"}, {"pk": 4032764, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 2, "verse": 11, "text": "They were also regarded as Rephaim, \u24d2 like the Anakim, though the Moabites called them Emim. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d2 Gn 14:5; 15:20; Jos 13:12; 2Sm 21:15-22
\u24d3 Gn 14:5"}, {"pk": 4032765, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 2, "verse": 12, "text": "The Horites \u24d4 had previously lived in Seir, but the descendants of Esau drove them out, destroying them completely [2] and settling in their place, just as Israel did in the land of its possession the LORD gave them.", "comment": "\u24d4 Gn 14:6; 36:21,29-30
[2] Lit them before them"}, {"pk": 4032766, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 2, "verse": 13, "text": "\u201cThe LORD said, \u2018Now get up and cross the Zered Valley.\u2019 So we crossed the Zered Valley. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Nm 21:10-20"}, {"pk": 4032767, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 2, "verse": 14, "text": "The time we spent traveling from Kadesh-barnea until we crossed the Zered Valley was thirty-eight years until the entire generation of fighting men had perished from the camp, as the LORD had sworn to them."}, {"pk": 4032768, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 2, "verse": 15, "text": "Indeed, the LORD\u2019s hand was against them, to eliminate \u24d6 them from the camp until they had all perished. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 1Co 10:1-5; Jd 5
\u24d6 Ex 14:24; 23:27; Dt 7:23"}, {"pk": 4032769, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 2, "verse": 16, "text": "\u201cWhen all the fighting men had died among the people,"}, {"pk": 4032770, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 2, "verse": 17, "text": "the LORD spoke to me,"}, {"pk": 4032771, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 2, "verse": 18, "text": "\u2018Today you are going to cross the border of Moab at Ar."}, {"pk": 4032772, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 2, "verse": 19, "text": "When you get close to the Ammonites, don\u2019t show any hostility to them or provoke them, for I will not give you any of the Ammonites\u2019 land as a possession; I have given it as a possession to the descendants of Lot.\u2019\u201d \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Gn 19:36,38; Nm 21:24; Jdg 10:9-18; 1Sm 11:11; 12:12; Neh 4:7"}, {"pk": 4032773, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 2, "verse": 20, "text": "This too used to be regarded as the land of the Rephaim. The Rephaim lived there previously, though the Ammonites called them Zamzummim, \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Gn 14:5"}, {"pk": 4032774, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 2, "verse": 21, "text": "a great and numerous people, tall as the Anakim. The LORD destroyed the Rephaim at the advance of the Ammonites, so that they drove them out and settled in their place."}, {"pk": 4032775, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 2, "verse": 22, "text": "This was just as he had done for the descendants of Esau who lived in Seir, when he destroyed the Horites before them; they drove them out and have lived in their place until now."}, {"pk": 4032776, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 2, "verse": 23, "text": "The Caphtorim, who came from Caphtor, [3] \u24da destroyed the Avvites, who lived in villages as far as Gaza, and settled in their place.", "comment": "\u24da Gn 10:14; 1Ch 1:12; Jr 47:4; Am 9:7
[3] Probably Crete"}, {"pk": 4032777, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 2, "verse": 24, "text": "\u201cThe LORD also said, \u2018Get up, move out, and cross the Arnon Valley. See, I have handed the Amorites\u2019 King Sihon of Heshbon and his land over to you. Begin to take possession of it; engage [4] him in battle. \u24db", "comment": "[4] Or provoke
\u24db Dt 1:27"}, {"pk": 4032778, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 2, "verse": 25, "text": "Today I will begin to put the fear and dread of you on the peoples everywhere under heaven. They will hear the report about you, tremble, and be in anguish because of you.\u2019 \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Ex 15:14-16; 23:27; Dt 11:25; Jos 2:9-11; 5:1; 9:3-6"}, {"pk": 4032779, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 2, "verse": 26, "text": "\u201cSo I sent messengers with an offer of peace \u24dd to King Sihon of Heshbon from the Wilderness of Kedemoth, saying,", "comment": "\u24dd Dt 20:10; Jdg 21:13"}, {"pk": 4032780, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 2, "verse": 27, "text": "\u2018Let us travel through your land; we will keep strictly to the highway. We will not turn to the right or the left. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Nm 20:17"}, {"pk": 4032781, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 2, "verse": 28, "text": "You can sell us food in exchange for silver so we may eat, and give us water for silver so we may drink. Only let us travel through on foot,"}, {"pk": 4032782, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 2, "verse": 29, "text": "just as the descendants of Esau who live in Seir did for us, and the Moabites who live in Ar, until we cross the Jordan into the land the LORD our God is giving us.\u2019"}, {"pk": 4032783, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 2, "verse": 30, "text": "But King Sihon of Heshbon would not let us travel through his land, for the LORD your God had made his spirit stubborn and his heart obstinate in order to hand him over to you, as has now taken place. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Ex 4:21; 7:3; Nm 21:23; 2Ch 36:13"}, {"pk": 4032784, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 2, "verse": 31, "text": "\u201cThen the LORD said to me, \u2018See, I have begun to give Sihon and his land to you. Begin to take possession of it.\u2019"}, {"pk": 4032785, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 2, "verse": 32, "text": "So Sihon and his whole army came out against us for battle at Jahaz."}, {"pk": 4032786, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 2, "verse": 33, "text": "The LORD our God handed him over to us, \u24d2 and we defeated him, his sons, and his whole army.", "comment": "\u24d2 Dt 7:2,23; 20:13; 21:10; 31:5; Jos 8:7; 11:8"}, {"pk": 4032787, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 2, "verse": 34, "text": "At that time we captured all his cities and completely destroyed the people of every city, including the women and children. We left no survivors. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Dt 20:16-18; 1Sm 15:9"}, {"pk": 4032788, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 2, "verse": 35, "text": "We took only the livestock and the spoil from the cities we captured as plunder for ourselves."}, {"pk": 4032789, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 2, "verse": 36, "text": "There was no city that was inaccessible to [5] \u24d4 us, from Aroer on the rim of the Arnon Valley, along with the city in the valley, even as far as Gilead. \u24d5 The LORD our God gave everything to us.", "comment": "[5] Or was too high for
\u24d4 Nm 13:28; Ps 139:6; Pr 18:10-11; Is 2:11,17; 26:5
\u24d5 Jos 13:9,16"}, {"pk": 4032790, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 2, "verse": 37, "text": "But you did not go near the Ammonites\u2019 land, all along the bank of the Jabbok River, \u24d6 the cities of the hill country, or any place that the LORD our God had forbidden. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 Nm 21:24; Jos 12:2
\u24d7 Nm 21:21-31"}, {"pk": 4032791, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 3, "verse": 1, "text": "\u201cThen we turned and went up the road to Bashan, and King Og of Bashan \u24d8 came out against us with his whole army to do battle at Edrei. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d8 Nm 21:33; 32:33; Dt 1:4; 4:43,47; 29:7; 32:14; 33:22; Jos 9:10; 12:4-5; 13:11-12,30-31; 17:1; 20:8; 1Kg 4:19; Neh 9:22; Ps 22:12; 68:15; 135:11; 136:20; Is 2:13; Ezk 27:6
\u24d9 Nm 21:33,35; Dt 1:4; 3:10; 29:6-7; Jos 12:4; 13:12,31"}, {"pk": 4032792, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 3, "verse": 2, "text": "But the LORD said to me, \u2018Do not fear him, for I have handed him over to you along with his whole army and his land. Do to him as you did to King Sihon of the Amorites, \u24da who lived in Heshbon.\u2019", "comment": "\u24da Nm 21:23-26,34; Dt 2:33; Jdg 11:21"}, {"pk": 4032793, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 3, "verse": 3, "text": "So the LORD our God also handed over King Og of Bashan and his whole army to us. We struck him until there was no survivor left. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Dt 2:34"}, {"pk": 4032794, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 3, "verse": 4, "text": "We captured all his cities at that time. There wasn\u2019t a city that we didn\u2019t take from them: sixty cities, the entire region of Argob, the kingdom of Og in Bashan."}, {"pk": 4032795, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 3, "verse": 5, "text": "All these were fortified with high walls, gates, and bars, besides a large number of rural villages."}, {"pk": 4032796, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 3, "verse": 6, "text": "We completely destroyed them, as we had done to King Sihon of Heshbon, destroying the men, women, and children of every city."}, {"pk": 4032797, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 3, "verse": 7, "text": "But we took all the livestock and the spoil from the cities as plunder for ourselves. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Nm 21:32-35"}, {"pk": 4032798, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 3, "verse": 8, "text": "\u201cAt that time we took the land from the two Amorite kings across the Jordan, \u24dd from the Arnon Valley as far as Mount Hermon,", "comment": "\u24dd Gn 50:10-11; Dt 1:1,5; Jos 1:14-15"}, {"pk": 4032799, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 3, "verse": 9, "text": "which the Sidonians call Sirion, but the Amorites call Senir,"}, {"pk": 4032800, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 3, "verse": 10, "text": "all the cities of the plateau, Gilead, and Bashan as far as Salecah and Edrei, cities of Og\u2019s kingdom in Bashan. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Jos 13:11"}, {"pk": 4032801, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 3, "verse": 11, "text": "(Only King Og of Bashan was left of the remnant of the Rephaim. \u24d1 His bed [1] was made of iron. Isn\u2019t it in Rabbah of the Ammonites? \u24d2 It is 13\u00bd feet long and 6 feet wide by a standard measure. [2]) \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d1 Gn 14:5; 15:20; Dt 2:11,20-21
[1] Or sarcophagus
\u24d2 Jos 13:25; 15:60; 2Sm 11:1; 12:29; Jr 49:2
[2] Lit nine cubits its length and four cubits its width, by a man\u2019s cubit
\u24d3 1Sm 17:4"}, {"pk": 4032802, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 3, "verse": 12, "text": "\u201cAt that time we took possession of this land. \u24d4 I gave to the Reubenites and Gadites the area extending from Aroer by the Arnon Valley, and half the hill country of Gilead along with its cities.", "comment": "\u24d4 Gn 28:4; Lv 20:24; Dt 4:5; 6:1; 7:1; 8:1; 12:29; 30:5"}, {"pk": 4032803, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 3, "verse": 13, "text": "I gave to half the tribe of Manasseh the rest of Gilead and all Bashan, the kingdom of Og. The entire region of Argob, the whole territory of Bashan, used to be called the land of the Rephaim."}, {"pk": 4032804, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 3, "verse": 14, "text": "Jair, a descendant of Manasseh, took over the entire region of Argob as far as the border of the Geshurites and Maacathites. He called Bashan by his own name, Jair\u2019s Villages, [3] as it is today.", "comment": "[3] Or Havvoth-jair"}, {"pk": 4032805, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 3, "verse": 15, "text": "I gave Gilead to Machir,"}, {"pk": 4032806, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 3, "verse": 16, "text": "and I gave to the Reubenites and Gadites the area extending from Gilead to the Arnon Valley (the middle of the valley was the border) and up to the Jabbok River, the border of the Ammonites."}, {"pk": 4032807, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 3, "verse": 17, "text": "The Arabah and Jordan are also borders from Chinnereth [4] as far as the Sea of the Arabah, the Dead Sea, under the slopes of Pisgah on the east. \u24d5", "comment": "[4] = the Sea of Galilee; Jos 12:3; 13:27; Lk 5:1
\u24d5 Nm 32:1-19,33-42; Jos 12:2-3"}, {"pk": 4032808, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 3, "verse": 18, "text": "\u201cI commanded you at that time: The LORD your God has given you this land to possess. All your valiant men will cross over in battle formation ahead of your brothers the Israelites."}, {"pk": 4032809, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 3, "verse": 19, "text": "But your wives, dependents, and livestock\u2009\u2014\u2009I know that you have a lot of livestock\u2009\u2014\u2009will remain in the cities I have given you \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Dt 1:39; 2:35; 3:7"}, {"pk": 4032810, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 3, "verse": 20, "text": "until the LORD gives rest \u24d7 to your brothers as he has to you, and they also take possession of the land the LORD your God is giving them across the Jordan. Then each of you may return to his possession that I have given you. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d7 Gn 2:15; Ex 20:11; 23:12; 33:14; Nm 10:33,36; Dt 12:9-10; 25:19; 28:65; Jos 1:13,15; 21:44; 22:4; 23:1; Ru 1:9; 3:1; 2Sm 7:1,11; 1Kg 5:4; 8:56; 1Ch 6:31; 22:9; 28:2; 2Ch 6:41; Ps 23:2; 95:11; 116:7; 132:8,14; Is 11:10; 14:3,7; 28:12; 32:18; 63:14; 66:1; Heb 3:11\u20144:11
\u24d8 Nm 32:20-32; Jos 1:14-15"}, {"pk": 4032811, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 3, "verse": 21, "text": "\u201cI commanded Joshua at that time: Your own eyes have seen everything the LORD your God has done to these two kings. The LORD will do the same to all the kingdoms you are about to enter."}, {"pk": 4032812, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 3, "verse": 22, "text": "Don\u2019t be afraid of them, for the LORD your God fights for you."}, {"pk": 4032813, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 3, "verse": 23, "text": "\u201cAt that time I begged the LORD:"}, {"pk": 4032814, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 3, "verse": 24, "text": "Lord GOD, you have begun to show your greatness and your strong hand to your servant, for what god is there in heaven or on earth who can perform deeds and mighty acts like yours?"}, {"pk": 4032815, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 3, "verse": 25, "text": "Please let me cross over and see the beautiful land \u24d9 on the other side of the Jordan, that good hill country and Lebanon.", "comment": "\u24d9 Dt 8:7"}, {"pk": 4032816, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 3, "verse": 26, "text": "\u201cBut the LORD was angry with me because of you [5] and would not listen to me. The LORD said to me, \u2018That\u2019s enough! Do not speak to me again about this matter.", "comment": "[5] Or me for your sake"}, {"pk": 4032817, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 3, "verse": 27, "text": "Go to the top of Pisgah and look to the west, north, south, and east, and see it with your own eyes, for you will not cross the Jordan. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Nm 20:1-13"}, {"pk": 4032818, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 3, "verse": 28, "text": "But commission Joshua and encourage and strengthen him, for he will cross over ahead of the people and enable them to inherit this land that you will see.\u2019 \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Nm 27:12-23"}, {"pk": 4032819, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 3, "verse": 29, "text": "So we stayed in the valley facing Beth-peor."}, {"pk": 4032820, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 4, "verse": 1, "text": "\u201cNow, Israel, listen to the statutes and ordinances \u24dc I am teaching you to follow, so that you may live, \u24dd enter, and take possession of the land the LORD, the God of your fathers, \u24d0 is giving you.", "comment": "\u24dc Ex 15:25; Lv 26:46; Dt 5:1; 11:32; 12:1; 26:16-17; Jos 24:25; 1Sm 30:25; 1Kg 9:4; Ezr 7:10; Ps 81:4; 147:19; Ezk 11:12; 20:18,25; 36:27; Mal 4:4
\u24dd Lv 25:18; Dt 4:40; 5:16,33; 8:1; 11:9; 25:15; 30:16; 2Kg 18:32; Ezk 18:9; Am 5:14
\u24d0 Ex 3:13,15-16; Dt 1:11,21; 6:3; 12:1; 27:3; Jos 18:3; 2Ch 13:12; 28:9; 29:5; Ezr 8:28; 10:11"}, {"pk": 4032821, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 4, "verse": 2, "text": "You must not add anything to what I command you or take anything away from it, \u24d1 so that you may keep the commands of the LORD your God I am giving you.", "comment": "\u24d1 Dt 12:32; Pr 30:6; Mk 7:9-13; Rv 22:18-19"}, {"pk": 4032822, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 4, "verse": 3, "text": "Your eyes have seen what the LORD did at Baal-peor, for the LORD your God destroyed every one of you who followed Baal of Peor. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 106:28; Hs 9:10; 1Co 10:8"}, {"pk": 4032823, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 4, "verse": 4, "text": "But you who have remained faithful [1] to the LORD your God are all alive today.", "comment": "[1] Lit have held on"}, {"pk": 4032824, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 4, "verse": 5, "text": "Look, I have taught you statutes and ordinances as the LORD my God has commanded me, so that you may follow them in the land you are entering to possess."}, {"pk": 4032825, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 4, "verse": 6, "text": "Carefully follow them, for this will show your wisdom and understanding in the eyes of the peoples. When they hear about all these statutes, they will say, \u2018This great nation is indeed a wise and understanding people.\u2019"}, {"pk": 4032826, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 4, "verse": 7, "text": "For what great nation is there that has a god near to it as the LORD our God is to us whenever we call to him? \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 1Kg 8:52; Ps 4:3; Is 55:6; Jr 11:14; Hs 11:7; Rm 10:12,14"}, {"pk": 4032827, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 4, "verse": 8, "text": "And what great nation has righteous statutes and ordinances like this entire law I set before you today? \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Dt 11:26,32"}, {"pk": 4032828, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 4, "verse": 9, "text": "\u201cOnly be on your guard and diligently watch yourselves, \u24d5 so that you don\u2019t forget \u24d6 the things your eyes have seen and so that they don\u2019t slip from your mind [2] as long as you live. Teach them to your children and your grandchildren. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d5 Jos 22:5; Pr 13:3; 16:17; 19:16; 22:5
\u24d6 Dt 6:12; 8:11; Pr 3:1; 4:5
[2] Or don\u2019t depart from your heart
\u24d7 Ex 12:26; Dt 6:7,20-25; 11:2-7,18-21; 31:12-13,19-22; 32:46; Jos 4:6,21-22; 8:35; Ps 34:11; 78:5"}, {"pk": 4032829, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 4, "verse": 10, "text": "The day you stood before the LORD your God \u24d8 at Horeb, the LORD said to me, \u2018Assemble the people before me, and I will let them hear my words, so that they may learn to fear me \u24d9 all the days they live on the earth and may instruct their children.\u2019", "comment": "\u24d8 Gn 18:22; 19:27; Lv 9:5; Dt 10:8; 1Sm 6:20; 1Kg 22:21; 2Ch 20:13
\u24d9 Dt 5:29; Is 57:11; Jr 5:22; 32:39; Zph 3:7; Mal 3:5"}, {"pk": 4032830, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 4, "verse": 11, "text": "You came near and stood at the base of the mountain, \u24da a mountain blazing with fire \u24db into the heavens and enveloped in a totally black cloud. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24da Ex 24:4; 32:19
\u24db Ex 3:2; 19:18; Dt 5:23; 9:15; Heb 12:18
\u24dc Gn 15:12; Ex 20:21; Dt 5:22; 2Sm 22:10; 1Kg 8:12; 2Ch 6:1; Ps 18:9; 97:2; Is 60:2; Jr 13:16; Ezk 34:12; Jl 2:2; Zph 1:15"}, {"pk": 4032831, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 4, "verse": 12, "text": "Then the LORD spoke to you from the fire. \u24dd You kept hearing the sound of the words, but didn\u2019t see a form; there was only a voice. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd Ex 3:2-4; Dt 4:33,36; 5:4,22-26; 9:10; 10:4; 33:16; Ezk 1:4; Ac 7:30,35
\u24d0 Ex 19:10-19; Dt 5:8; Heb 12:18-19"}, {"pk": 4032832, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 4, "verse": 13, "text": "He declared his covenant \u24d1 to you. He commanded you to follow the Ten Commandments, \u24d2 which he wrote on two stone tablets. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d1 Ex 2:24; 19:5; Lv 26:9,15,42,44; Dt 7:12; 8:18; 17:2; 31:16,20; Jos 7:11; Jdg 2:1,20; 2Kg 17:15; 18:12; Ps 25:10,14; 78:37; 103:18; 105:8; 106:45; 111:5,9
\u24d2 Ex 34:28; Dt 10:4
\u24d3 Ex 34:1,4; Dt 5:22; 10:1,3"}, {"pk": 4032833, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 4, "verse": 14, "text": "At that time the LORD commanded me to teach you statutes and ordinances for you to follow in the land you are about to cross into and possess."}, {"pk": 4032834, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 4, "verse": 15, "text": "\u201cDiligently watch yourselves\u2009\u2014\u2009because you did not see any form on the day the LORD spoke to you out of the fire at Horeb\u2009\u2014\u2009"}, {"pk": 4032835, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 4, "verse": 16, "text": "so you don\u2019t act corruptly and make an idol for yourselves in the shape of any figure: a male or female form,"}, {"pk": 4032836, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 4, "verse": 17, "text": "or the form of any animal on the earth, any winged creature that flies in the sky,"}, {"pk": 4032837, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 4, "verse": 18, "text": "any creature that crawls on the ground, or any fish in the waters under the earth."}, {"pk": 4032838, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 4, "verse": 19, "text": "When you look to the heavens and see the sun, moon, and stars\u2009\u2014\u2009all the stars in the sky\u2009\u2014\u2009do not be led astray to bow in worship to them and serve them. \u24d4 The LORD your God has provided them for all people everywhere under heaven. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d4 Dt 17:3; Ezk 8:16; Zph 1:5; Ac 7:42
\u24d5 Ps 19:1"}, {"pk": 4032839, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 4, "verse": 20, "text": "But the LORD selected you and brought you out of Egypt\u2019s iron furnace \u24d6 to be a people for his inheritance, as you are today.", "comment": "\u24d6 1Kg 8:51; Jr 11:4"}, {"pk": 4032840, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 4, "verse": 21, "text": "\u201cThe LORD was angry with me on your account. \u24d7 He swore that I would not cross the Jordan and enter the good land \u24d8 the LORD your God is giving you as an inheritance. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d7 Dt 1:37
\u24d8 Dt 8:7
\u24d9 Dt 15:4"}, {"pk": 4032841, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 4, "verse": 22, "text": "I won\u2019t be crossing the Jordan because I am going to die in this land. \u24da But you are about to cross over and take possession of this good land.", "comment": "\u24da Dt 34:1-8"}, {"pk": 4032842, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 4, "verse": 23, "text": "Be careful not to forget the covenant of the LORD your God that he made with you, and make an idol for yourselves in the shape of anything he has forbidden you."}, {"pk": 4032843, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 4, "verse": 24, "text": "For the LORD your God is a consuming fire, \u24db a jealous God. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24db Ex 24:17; Dt 9:3; 2Sm 22:9; Is 29:6; 30:27,30; 34:14
\u24dc Ex 20:5; 34:14; Dt 5:9; 6:15; Jos 24:19; Heb 12:29"}, {"pk": 4032844, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 4, "verse": 25, "text": "\u201cWhen you have children and grandchildren and have been in the land a long time, and if you act corruptly, make an idol in the form of anything, and do what is evil in the sight of the LORD your God, angering him,"}, {"pk": 4032845, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 4, "verse": 26, "text": "I call heaven and earth as witnesses against you today that you will quickly perish \u24dd from the land you are about to cross the Jordan to possess. You will not live long there, but you will certainly be destroyed.", "comment": "\u24dd Dt 8:19"}, {"pk": 4032846, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 4, "verse": 27, "text": "The LORD will scatter you among the peoples, \u24d0 and you will be reduced to a few survivors [3] among the nations where the LORD your God will drive you.", "comment": "\u24d0 Lv 26:33; Dt 28:64; 1Kg 14:15; Neh 1:8; Est 3:8; Ps 44:11; 106:27; Jr 9:16; 31:10; Ezk 6:8; 11:16-17; 12:15; Zch 1:19,21; 2:6
[3] Lit be left few in number"}, {"pk": 4032847, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 4, "verse": 28, "text": "There you will worship man-made gods of wood and stone, which cannot see, hear, eat, or smell."}, {"pk": 4032848, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 4, "verse": 29, "text": "But from there, you will search for the LORD your God, and you will find him when you seek him with all your heart and all your soul. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Jr 29:13"}, {"pk": 4032849, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 4, "verse": 30, "text": "When you are in distress and all these things have happened to you, in the future you will return to the LORD your God and obey him."}, {"pk": 4032850, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 4, "verse": 31, "text": "He will not leave you, destroy you, or forget the covenant \u24d2 with your fathers that he swore to them by oath, because the LORD your God is a compassionate God. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d2 Lv 26:45; Dt 5:3; 7:12; 8:18; 31:20
\u24d3 Ex 34:6"}, {"pk": 4032851, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 4, "verse": 32, "text": "\u201cIndeed, ask about the earlier days that preceded you, from the day God created mankind [4] on the earth and from one end of the heavens to the other: Has anything like this great event ever happened, or has anything like it been heard of?", "comment": "[4] Or Adam"}, {"pk": 4032852, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 4, "verse": 33, "text": "Has a people heard God\u2019s voice speaking from the fire as you have, and lived?"}, {"pk": 4032853, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 4, "verse": 34, "text": "Or has a god attempted to go and take a nation as his own out of another nation, by trials, signs, wonders, and war, by a strong hand and an outstretched arm, by great terrors, as the LORD your God did for you in Egypt before your eyes?"}, {"pk": 4032854, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 4, "verse": 35, "text": "You were shown these things so that you would know that the LORD is God; there is no other besides him. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 1Kg 8:60; Is 43:11; 44:8; 45:5-6,18-22; 46:9; Dn 3:29; Jl 2:27; Mk 12:32"}, {"pk": 4032855, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 4, "verse": 36, "text": "He let you hear his voice from heaven to instruct you. \u24d5 He showed you his great fire on earth, and you heard his words from the fire. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 20:22
\u24d6 Ex 19:18"}, {"pk": 4032856, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 4, "verse": 37, "text": "Because he loved \u24d7 your fathers, he chose their descendants after them and brought you out of Egypt by his presence and great power,", "comment": "\u24d7 Dt 7:6-8; 10:15; 23:5; 33:3; Jr 31:3; Hs 11:1; Mal 1:2"}, {"pk": 4032857, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 4, "verse": 38, "text": "to drive out before you nations greater and stronger than you and to bring you in and give you their land as an inheritance, \u24d8 as is now taking place.", "comment": "\u24d8 Lv 20:24"}, {"pk": 4032858, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 4, "verse": 39, "text": "Today, recognize and keep in mind that the LORD is God in heaven above and on earth below; there is no other."}, {"pk": 4032859, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 4, "verse": 40, "text": "Keep his statutes and commands, which I am giving you today, so that you and your children after you may prosper and so that you may live long in the land the LORD your God is giving you for all time.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4032860, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 4, "verse": 41, "text": "Then Moses set apart three cities across the Jordan to the east."}, {"pk": 4032861, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 4, "verse": 42, "text": "Someone could flee there who committed manslaughter, killing his neighbor accidentally without previously hating him. He could flee to one of these cities and stay alive:"}, {"pk": 4032862, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 4, "verse": 43, "text": "Bezer in the wilderness on the plateau land, belonging to the Reubenites; Ramoth in Gilead, belonging to the Gadites; or Golan in Bashan, belonging to the Manassites. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Nm 35:6-15; Dt 19:2-13; Jos 20:7-9"}, {"pk": 4032863, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 4, "verse": 44, "text": "This is the law Moses gave the Israelites."}, {"pk": 4032864, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 4, "verse": 45, "text": "These are the decrees, statutes, and ordinances Moses proclaimed to them after they came out of Egypt,"}, {"pk": 4032865, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 4, "verse": 46, "text": "across the Jordan in the valley facing Beth-peor in the land of King Sihon of the Amorites. He lived in Heshbon, and Moses and the Israelites defeated him after they came out of Egypt."}, {"pk": 4032866, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 4, "verse": 47, "text": "They took possession of his land and the land of Og king of Bashan, the two Amorite kings who were across the Jordan to the east,"}, {"pk": 4032867, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 4, "verse": 48, "text": "from Aroer on the rim of the Arnon Valley as far as Mount Sion (that is, Hermon)"}, {"pk": 4032868, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 4, "verse": 49, "text": "and all the Arabah on the east side of the Jordan as far as the Dead Sea below the slopes of Pisgah."}, {"pk": 4032869, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 5, "verse": 1, "text": "Moses summoned all Israel and said to them, \u201cIsrael, listen to the statutes and ordinances I am proclaiming as you hear them today. Learn and follow them carefully."}, {"pk": 4032870, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 5, "verse": 2, "text": "The LORD our God made a covenant \u24da with us at Horeb.", "comment": "\u24da Dt 31:16"}, {"pk": 4032871, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 5, "verse": 3, "text": "He did not make this covenant with our fathers, \u24db but with all of us who are alive here today.", "comment": "\u24db Dt 4:31"}, {"pk": 4032872, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 5, "verse": 4, "text": "The LORD spoke to you face to face from the fire on the mountain."}, {"pk": 4032873, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 5, "verse": 5, "text": "At that time I was standing between the LORD and you to report the word [1] of the LORD to you, because you were afraid of the fire and did not go up the mountain. And he said:", "comment": "[1] One Hb ms, DSS, Sam, LXX, Syr, Vg read words"}, {"pk": 4032874, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 5, "verse": 6, "text": "I am the LORD your God, \u24dc who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the place of slavery. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dc Ex 20:2-17; Dt 8:14
\u24dd Lv 26:13; Dt 6:12; 8:14; 13:5,10; Jos 24:17; Jr 34:13"}, {"pk": 4032875, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 5, "verse": 7, "text": "Do not have other gods besides me.
"}, {"pk": 4032876, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 5, "verse": 8, "text": "Do not make an idol for yourself in the shape of anything in the heavens above or on the earth below or in the waters under the earth.
"}, {"pk": 4032877, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 5, "verse": 9, "text": "Do not bow in worship to them, and do not serve them, because I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God, punishing the children for the fathers\u2019 iniquity to the third and fourth generations of those who hate me, \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ex 34:7; Nm 14:18; Dt 7:10; Ezk 18"}, {"pk": 4032878, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 5, "verse": 10, "text": "but showing faithful love to a thousand generations of those who love me and keep my commands.
"}, {"pk": 4032879, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 5, "verse": 11, "text": "Do not misuse the name \u24d1 of the LORD your God, because the LORD will not leave anyone unpunished who misuses his name.
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ex 3:13; 6:3; 33:19"}, {"pk": 4032880, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 5, "verse": 12, "text": "Be careful to remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy as the LORD your God has commanded you.
"}, {"pk": 4032881, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 5, "verse": 13, "text": "You are to labor six days and do all your work,
"}, {"pk": 4032882, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 5, "verse": 14, "text": "but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the LORD your God. Do not do any work\u2009\u2014\u2009you, your son or daughter, your male or female slave, your ox or donkey, any of your livestock, or the resident alien who lives within your city gates, so that your male and female slaves may rest as you do.
"}, {"pk": 4032883, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 5, "verse": 15, "text": "Remember that you were a slave in the land of Egypt, and the LORD your God brought you out of there with a strong hand and an outstretched arm. That is why the LORD your God has commanded you to keep the Sabbath day.
"}, {"pk": 4032884, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 5, "verse": 16, "text": "Honor your father and your mother, \u24d2 as the LORD your God has commanded you, so that you may live long and so that you may prosper in the land the LORD your God is giving you. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d2 Mt 19:18-19; Mk 10:19; Lk 18:20; Rm 13:9
\u24d3 Mt 15:4; Mk 7:10; Eph 6:2-3"}, {"pk": 4032885, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 5, "verse": 17, "text": "Do not murder. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Mt 5:21; Jms 2:11"}, {"pk": 4032886, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 5, "verse": 18, "text": "Do not commit adultery. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Mt 5:27"}, {"pk": 4032887, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 5, "verse": 19, "text": "Do not steal.
"}, {"pk": 4032888, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 5, "verse": 20, "text": "Do not give dishonest testimony against your neighbor. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Pr 25:18"}, {"pk": 4032889, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 5, "verse": 21, "text": "Do not covet your neighbor\u2019s wife or desire your neighbor\u2019s house, his field, his male or female slave, his ox or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbor. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Mt 19:18-19; Mk 10:19; Lk 18:20; Rm 13:9"}, {"pk": 4032890, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 5, "verse": 22, "text": "\u201cThe LORD spoke these commands in a loud voice to your entire assembly from the fire, cloud, and total darkness on the mountain; he added nothing more. He wrote them on two stone tablets and gave them to me."}, {"pk": 4032891, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 5, "verse": 23, "text": "All of you approached me with your tribal leaders and elders when you heard the voice from the darkness and while the mountain was blazing with fire."}, {"pk": 4032892, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 5, "verse": 24, "text": "You said, \u2018Look, the LORD our God has shown us his glory and greatness, and we have heard his voice from the fire. Today we have seen that God speaks with a person, yet he still lives."}, {"pk": 4032893, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 5, "verse": 25, "text": "But now, why should we die? This great fire will consume us and we will die if we hear the voice of the LORD our God any longer."}, {"pk": 4032894, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 5, "verse": 26, "text": "For who out of all mankind has heard the voice of the living God speaking from the fire, as we have, and lived?"}, {"pk": 4032895, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 5, "verse": 27, "text": "Go near and listen to everything the LORD our God says. Then you can tell us everything the LORD our God tells you; we will listen and obey.\u2019 \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Ex 20:18-21"}, {"pk": 4032896, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 5, "verse": 28, "text": "\u201cThe LORD heard your [2] words when you spoke to me. He said to me, \u2018I have heard the words that these people have spoken to you. Everything they have said is right.", "comment": "[2] Lit the sound of your"}, {"pk": 4032897, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 5, "verse": 29, "text": "If only they had such a heart to fear me and keep all my commands always, so that they and their children would prosper forever."}, {"pk": 4032898, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 5, "verse": 30, "text": "Go and tell them: Return to your tents."}, {"pk": 4032899, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 5, "verse": 31, "text": "But you stand here with me, and I will tell you every command\u2009\u2014\u2009the statutes and ordinances\u2009\u2014\u2009you are to teach them, so that they may follow them in the land I am giving them to possess.\u2019"}, {"pk": 4032900, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 5, "verse": 32, "text": "\u201cBe careful to do as the LORD your God has commanded you; you are not to turn aside to the right or the left."}, {"pk": 4032901, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 5, "verse": 33, "text": "Follow the whole instruction the LORD your God has commanded you, so that you may live, prosper, and have a long life in the land you will possess."}, {"pk": 4032902, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 6, "verse": 1, "text": "\u201cThis is the command\u2009\u2014\u2009the statutes and ordinances\u2009\u2014\u2009the LORD your God has commanded me to teach you, so that you may follow them in the land you are about to enter and possess. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Dt 3:12"}, {"pk": 4032903, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 6, "verse": 2, "text": "Do this so that you may fear \u24da the LORD your God \u24db all the days of your life \u24dc by keeping all his statutes and commands I am giving you, your son, and your grandson, and so that you may have a long life. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24da Dt 14:23
\u24db Dt 6:24; 10:12; 14:23; 17:19; 31:12-13; Jos 4:24; 24:14; 1Sm 12:14,24; 2Kg 17:34-39
\u24dc Dt 4:9; 16:3; 17:19; Jos 1:5; 4:14; 1Sm 1:11; 7:15; 1Kg 4:21; 11:34; 15:5-6; 2Kg 25:29-30
\u24dd Ex 20:12; Dt 5:16"}, {"pk": 4032904, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 6, "verse": 3, "text": "Listen, Israel, and be careful to follow them, so that you may prosper and multiply greatly, because the LORD, the God of your fathers, has promised you a land flowing with milk and honey. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Ex 3:8,17; 13:5; 33:3; Lv 20:24; Nm 16:13-14; Dt 11:9; 26:9,15; 27:3; Jos 5:6; Jr 11:5; 32:22"}, {"pk": 4032905, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 6, "verse": 4, "text": "\u201cListen, Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one. [1] \u24d1", "comment": "[1] Or the LORD is our God; the LORD is one, or The LORD is our God, the LORD alone, or The LORD our God is one LORD
\u24d1 Zch 14:9; Mk 12:29,32; Rm 3:30; 1Co 8:6; Eph 4:6; 1Tm 2:5; Jms 2:19"}, {"pk": 4032906, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 6, "verse": 5, "text": "Love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Mt 22:37; Mk 12:30; Lk 10:27"}, {"pk": 4032907, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 6, "verse": 6, "text": "These words that I am giving you today are to be in your heart. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Dt 11:18-20"}, {"pk": 4032908, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 6, "verse": 7, "text": "Repeat them to your children. \u24d4 Talk about them when you sit in your house and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.", "comment": "\u24d4 Dt 4:9-10"}, {"pk": 4032909, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 6, "verse": 8, "text": "Bind them as a sign on your hand and let them be a symbol [2] on your forehead. [3] \u24d5", "comment": "[2] Or phylactery; Mt 23:5
[3] Lit symbol between your eyes
\u24d5 Ex 13:16; Dt 11:18"}, {"pk": 4032910, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 6, "verse": 9, "text": "Write them on the doorposts of your house and on your city gates."}, {"pk": 4032911, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 6, "verse": 10, "text": "\u201cWhen the LORD your God brings you into the land he swore to your fathers Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob that he would give you\u2009\u2014\u2009a land with large and beautiful cities that you did not build,"}, {"pk": 4032912, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 6, "verse": 11, "text": "houses full of every good thing that you did not fill them with, cisterns that you did not dig, and vineyards and olive groves that you did not plant \u24d6 \u2009\u2014\u2009and when you eat and are satisfied, \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 Jos 24:13
\u24d7 Dt 8:10; Neh 9:25"}, {"pk": 4032913, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 6, "verse": 12, "text": "be careful not to forget the LORD who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the place of slavery. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Lv 26:13; Dt 5:6; 8:14; 13:5,10; Jos 24:17; Jr 34:13"}, {"pk": 4032914, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 6, "verse": 13, "text": "Fear the LORD your God, worship him, and take your oaths in his name. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Dt 10:12,20; 13:4; Jos 24:14; 1Sm 12:24; Mt 4:10; Lk 4:8; Rv 14:7"}, {"pk": 4032915, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 6, "verse": 14, "text": "Do not follow other gods, the gods of the peoples around you,"}, {"pk": 4032916, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 6, "verse": 15, "text": "for the LORD your God, who is among you, is a jealous God. \u24da Otherwise, the LORD your God will become angry with you and obliterate you from the face of the earth.", "comment": "\u24da Dt 5:9"}, {"pk": 4032917, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 6, "verse": 16, "text": "Do not test \u24db the LORD your God as you tested him at Massah. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24db Ex 15:25; 16:4; Nm 14:22; Ps 78:18,41,56; 106:14; Mal 3:15; Mt 4:7; Lk 4:12
\u24dc Ex 17:1-7; Dt 9:22; 33:8; Ps 95:8-9"}, {"pk": 4032918, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 6, "verse": 17, "text": "Carefully observe the commands of the LORD your God, the decrees and statutes he has commanded you."}, {"pk": 4032919, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 6, "verse": 18, "text": "Do what is right and good in the LORD\u2019s sight, so that you may prosper and so that you may enter and possess the good land \u24dd the LORD your God swore to give your fathers, \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd Dt 8:7
\u24d0 Dt 1:35"}, {"pk": 4032920, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 6, "verse": 19, "text": "by driving out all your enemies before you, as the LORD has said. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Ex 34:11"}, {"pk": 4032921, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 6, "verse": 20, "text": "\u201cWhen your son asks you in the future, \u2018What is the meaning \u24d2 of the decrees, statutes, and ordinances that the LORD our God has commanded you?\u2019", "comment": "\u24d2 Jos 4:21"}, {"pk": 4032922, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 6, "verse": 21, "text": "tell him, \u2018We were slaves of Pharaoh in Egypt, but the LORD brought us out of Egypt with a strong hand. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Ex 3:19; 6:1; 13:9; 32:11; Nm 20:20; Dt 4:34; 5:15; 7:8; 9:26; 26:8; Ps 136:12; Jr 32:21; Ezk 20:33-34; Dn 9:15"}, {"pk": 4032923, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 6, "verse": 22, "text": "Before our eyes the LORD inflicted great and devastating signs and wonders on Egypt, \u24d4 on Pharaoh, and on all his household,", "comment": "\u24d4 Neh 9:10; Ps 135:9; Is 20:3; Jr 32:20"}, {"pk": 4032924, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 6, "verse": 23, "text": "but he brought us from there in order to lead us in and give us the land that he swore to our fathers."}, {"pk": 4032925, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 6, "verse": 24, "text": "The LORD commanded us to follow all these statutes and to fear the LORD our God for our prosperity always and for our preservation, as it is today."}, {"pk": 4032926, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 6, "verse": 25, "text": "Righteousness will be ours if we are careful to follow every one of these commands before the LORD our God, as he has commanded us.\u2019"}, {"pk": 4032927, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 7, "verse": 1, "text": "\u201cWhen the LORD your God brings you into the land \u24d5 you are entering to possess, \u24d6 and he drives out many nations before you\u2009\u2014\u2009the Hethites, Girgashites, Amorites, Canaanites, Perizzites, Hivites and Jebusites, seven nations \u24d7 more numerous and powerful than you \u24d8 \u2009\u2014\u2009", "comment": "\u24d6 Dt 3:12
\u24d8 Ex 1:9
\u24d7 Ac 13:19
\u24d5 Ex 23:23-26"}, {"pk": 4032928, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 7, "verse": 2, "text": "and when the LORD your God delivers them over to you and you defeat them, you must completely destroy \u24d9 them. Make no treaty with them and show them no mercy. \u24da", "comment": "\u24d9 Dt 20:17
\u24da Pr 6:34; Is 9:17; 13:18; 27:11; 47:6; Jr 13:14; Hs 1:6,8; 2:4,23"}, {"pk": 4032929, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 7, "verse": 3, "text": "You must not intermarry with them, and you must not give your daughters to their sons or take their daughters for your sons, \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Jos 23:12-13; 1Kg 11:1-2; Ezr 9:12,14"}, {"pk": 4032930, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 7, "verse": 4, "text": "because they will turn your sons away from me to worship other gods. \u24dc Then the LORD\u2019s anger will burn against you, \u24dd and he will swiftly destroy you.", "comment": "\u24dc Dt 13:6,13; 17:3; 28:36,64; 29:26; Jos 23:16; 24:16; 1Sm 26:19; Jr 16:13
\u24dd Ex 22:24; Dt 11:17; 31:17; Jos 23:16"}, {"pk": 4032931, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 7, "verse": 5, "text": "Instead, this is what you are to do to them: tear down their altars, smash their sacred pillars, cut down their Asherah poles, \u24d0 and burn their carved images.", "comment": "\u24d0 Ex 34:13; Dt 12:2-3; Jdg 2:2"}, {"pk": 4032932, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 7, "verse": 6, "text": "For you are a holy people \u24d1 belonging to the LORD your God. The LORD your God has chosen you to be his own possession \u24d2 out of all the peoples on the face of the earth.", "comment": "\u24d1 Ex 22:31; Dt 14:2,21; 26:19; 28:9; Ps 16:3; Is 62:12; 63:18; Dn 8:24; 12:7
\u24d2 Ex 19:5; Dt 14:2; 26:18-19; Ps 135:4; Ec 2:8; Mal 3:17"}, {"pk": 4032933, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 7, "verse": 7, "text": "\u201cThe LORD had his heart set on you and chose you, not because you were more numerous than all peoples, for you were the fewest of all peoples."}, {"pk": 4032934, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 7, "verse": 8, "text": "But because the LORD loved \u24d3 you and kept the oath he swore to your fathers, he brought you out with a strong hand and redeemed \u24d4 you from the place of slavery, from the power of Pharaoh king of Egypt.", "comment": "\u24d4 Dt 9:26; 15:15; 24:18
\u24d3 Dt 4:37"}, {"pk": 4032935, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 7, "verse": 9, "text": "Know that the LORD your God is God, the faithful God who keeps his gracious covenant loyalty for a thousand generations with those who love him and keep his commands. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Neh 1:5; Dn 9:4"}, {"pk": 4032936, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 7, "verse": 10, "text": "But he directly pays back [1] and destroys those who hate him. \u24d6 He will not hesitate to pay back directly [2] the one who hates him.", "comment": "[2] Lit to pay back to their faces
[1] Lit He pays back to their faces
\u24d6 Ex 34:6-7"}, {"pk": 4032937, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 7, "verse": 11, "text": "So keep the command\u2009\u2014\u2009the statutes and ordinances\u2009\u2014\u2009that I am giving you to follow today."}, {"pk": 4032938, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 7, "verse": 12, "text": "\u201cIf you listen to and are careful to keep these ordinances, the LORD your God will keep his covenant loyalty with you, as he swore to your fathers. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Dt 4:31"}, {"pk": 4032939, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 7, "verse": 13, "text": "He will love you, bless you, and multiply you. He will bless your offspring, [3] \u24d8 and the produce of your land\u2009\u2014\u2009your grain, new wine, and fresh oil\u2009\u2014\u2009the young of your herds, and the newborn of your flocks, in the land he swore to your fathers that he would give you.", "comment": "\u24d8 Dt 28:4
[3] Lit bless the fruit of your womb"}, {"pk": 4032940, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 7, "verse": 14, "text": "You will be blessed above all peoples; there will be no infertile male or female among you or your livestock."}, {"pk": 4032941, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 7, "verse": 15, "text": "The LORD will remove all sickness from you; he will not put on you \u24d9 all the terrible diseases of Egypt that you know about, but he will inflict them on all who hate you.", "comment": "\u24d9 Ex 15:26; 23:25; Dt 28:27,60"}, {"pk": 4032942, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 7, "verse": 16, "text": "You must destroy all the peoples the LORD your God is delivering over to you and not look on them with pity. Do not worship their gods, for that will be a snare to you."}, {"pk": 4032943, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 7, "verse": 17, "text": "\u201cIf you say to yourself, \u2018These nations are greater than I; how can I drive them out?\u2019"}, {"pk": 4032944, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 7, "verse": 18, "text": "do not be afraid of them. Be sure to remember what the LORD your God did to Pharaoh and all Egypt:"}, {"pk": 4032945, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 7, "verse": 19, "text": "the great trials that you saw, the signs and wonders, the strong hand and outstretched arm, by which the LORD your God brought you out. The LORD your God will do the same to all the peoples you fear."}, {"pk": 4032946, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 7, "verse": 20, "text": "The LORD your God will also send hornets against them until all the survivors and those hiding from you perish. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Ex 23:28; Jos 24:12"}, {"pk": 4032947, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 7, "verse": 21, "text": "Don\u2019t be terrified of them, for the LORD your God, a great and awesome God, is among you."}, {"pk": 4032948, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 7, "verse": 22, "text": "The LORD your God will drive out these nations before you little by little. You will not be able to destroy them all at once; otherwise, the wild animals will become too numerous for you. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Ex 23:29-30"}, {"pk": 4032949, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 7, "verse": 23, "text": "The LORD your God will give them over to you and throw them into great confusion until they are destroyed."}, {"pk": 4032950, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 7, "verse": 24, "text": "He will hand their kings over to you, and you will wipe out their names under heaven. No one will be able to stand against you; you will annihilate them."}, {"pk": 4032951, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 7, "verse": 25, "text": "Burn up the carved images of their gods. Don\u2019t covet the silver and gold on the images and take it for yourself, or else you will be ensnared by it, for it is detestable to the LORD your God."}, {"pk": 4032952, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 7, "verse": 26, "text": "Do not bring any detestable thing into your house, or you will be set apart for destruction like it. You are to abhor and detest it utterly because it is set apart for destruction."}, {"pk": 4032953, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 8, "verse": 1, "text": "\u201cCarefully follow every command I am giving you today, so that you may live and increase, and may enter and take possession of the land \u24dc the LORD swore to your fathers.", "comment": "\u24dc Dt 3:12"}, {"pk": 4032954, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 8, "verse": 2, "text": "Remember that the LORD your God led you on the entire journey these forty years in the wilderness, so that he might humble you and test you to know what was in your heart, whether or not you would keep his commands."}, {"pk": 4032955, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 8, "verse": 3, "text": "He humbled you by letting you go hungry; then he gave you manna to eat, which you and your fathers had not known, so that you might learn that man does not live on bread alone but on every word that comes from the mouth of the LORD. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Mt 4:4; Lk 4:4"}, {"pk": 4032956, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 8, "verse": 4, "text": "Your clothing did not wear out, and your feet did not swell these forty years. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Dt 29:5; Neh 9:21"}, {"pk": 4032957, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 8, "verse": 5, "text": "Keep in mind that the LORD your God has been disciplining you just as a man disciplines his son."}, {"pk": 4032958, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 8, "verse": 6, "text": "So keep the commands of the LORD your God by walking in his ways and fearing him."}, {"pk": 4032959, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 8, "verse": 7, "text": "For the LORD your God is bringing you into a good land, \u24d1 a land with streams, springs, and deep water sources, flowing in both valleys and hills;", "comment": "\u24d1 Ex 3:8; Nm 14:7; Dt 1:25,35; 3:25; 4:21-22; 6:18; 8:10; 9:6; 11:17; Jos 23:16"}, {"pk": 4032960, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 8, "verse": 8, "text": "a land of wheat, barley, vines, figs, and pomegranates; a land of olive oil and honey;"}, {"pk": 4032961, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 8, "verse": 9, "text": "a land where you will eat food without shortage, where you will lack nothing; a land whose rocks are iron and from whose hills you will mine copper."}, {"pk": 4032962, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 8, "verse": 10, "text": "When you eat and are full, \u24d2 you will bless the LORD your God for the good land \u24d3 he has given you.", "comment": "\u24d3 Dt 8:7
\u24d2 Dt 11:15"}, {"pk": 4032963, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 8, "verse": 11, "text": "\u201cBe careful that you don\u2019t forget the LORD your God by failing to keep his commands, ordinances, and statutes that I am giving you today."}, {"pk": 4032964, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 8, "verse": 12, "text": "When you eat and are full, and build beautiful houses to live in,"}, {"pk": 4032965, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 8, "verse": 13, "text": "and your herds and flocks grow large, and your silver and gold multiply, and everything else you have increases,"}, {"pk": 4032966, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 8, "verse": 14, "text": "be careful that your heart doesn\u2019t become proud and you forget the LORD your God who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the place of slavery. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Lv 26:13; Dt 5:6; 6:12; 13:5,10; Jos 24:17; Jr 34:13"}, {"pk": 4032967, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 8, "verse": 15, "text": "He led you through the great and terrible wilderness with its poisonous [1] snakes and scorpions, a thirsty land where there was no water. He brought water out of the flint rock for you.", "comment": "[1] Lit burning"}, {"pk": 4032968, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 8, "verse": 16, "text": "He fed you in the wilderness with manna, \u24d5 which your fathers had not known, in order to humble and test you, so that in the end he might cause you to prosper.", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 16:4"}, {"pk": 4032969, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 8, "verse": 17, "text": "You may say to yourself, \u2018My power and my own ability have gained this wealth for me,\u2019"}, {"pk": 4032970, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 8, "verse": 18, "text": "but remember that the LORD your God gives you the power to gain wealth, in order to confirm his covenant he swore to your fathers, \u24d6 as it is today.", "comment": "\u24d6 Dt 4:31"}, {"pk": 4032971, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 8, "verse": 19, "text": "If you ever forget the LORD your God and follow other gods to serve them and bow in worship to them, I testify against you today that you will perish. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Dt 4:26"}, {"pk": 4032972, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 8, "verse": 20, "text": "Like the nations the LORD is about to destroy before you, you will perish if you do not obey the LORD your God."}, {"pk": 4032973, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 9, "verse": 1, "text": "\u201cListen, Israel: Today you are about to cross the Jordan to enter and drive out nations greater and stronger than you, \u24d8 with large cities fortified to the heavens. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d8 Dt 4:38; 11:23; Jos 17:18; Jdg 1:19
\u24d9 Dt 1:28"}, {"pk": 4032974, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 9, "verse": 2, "text": "The people are strong and tall, the descendants of the Anakim. \u24da You know about them and you have heard it said about them, \u2018Who can stand up to the sons of Anak?\u2009\u2019 \u24db", "comment": "\u24da Dt 2:10; Jos 11:21-22; 14:12,15
\u24db Nm 13:22; Jos 15:13-14; 21:11; Jdg 1:20"}, {"pk": 4032975, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 9, "verse": 3, "text": "But understand that today the LORD your God will cross over ahead of you \u24dc as a consuming fire; \u24dd he will devastate and subdue them before you. You will drive them out and destroy them swiftly, \u24d0 as the LORD has told you.", "comment": "\u24dd Ex 24:17; Dt 4:24; Is 29:6; 30:27,30; 33:14; Ezk 15:7; 19:12
\u24dc Dt 31:3; Jos 3:11
\u24d0 Dt 12:2; Jos 23:13"}, {"pk": 4032976, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 9, "verse": 4, "text": "When the LORD your God drives them out before you, do not say to yourself, \u2018The LORD brought me in to take possession of this land because of my righteousness.\u2019 \u24d1 Instead, the LORD will drive out these nations before you because of their wickedness. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 31:1; 89:16; 119:40; Ezk 14:14,20; 18:22
\u24d2 Pr 11:5"}, {"pk": 4032977, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 9, "verse": 5, "text": "You are not going to take possession of their land because of your righteousness or your integrity. Instead, the LORD your God will drive out these nations before you because of their wickedness, in order to fulfill the promise he swore to your fathers, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob."}, {"pk": 4032978, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 9, "verse": 6, "text": "Understand that the LORD your God is not giving you this good land \u24d3 to possess because of your righteousness, for you are a stiff-necked people. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d3 Dt 8:7
\u24d4 Ex 32:9; 33:3,5; 34:9; Dt 9:13"}, {"pk": 4032979, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 9, "verse": 7, "text": "\u201cRemember \u24d5 and do not forget how you provoked the LORD your God in the wilderness. You have been rebelling against the LORD from the day you left the land of Egypt until you reached this place.", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 32\u201434"}, {"pk": 4032980, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 9, "verse": 8, "text": "You provoked the LORD at Horeb, and he was angry enough with you to destroy you."}, {"pk": 4032981, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 9, "verse": 9, "text": "When I went up the mountain to receive the stone tablets, the tablets of the covenant \u24d6 the LORD made with you, I stayed on the mountain forty days and forty nights. I did not eat food or drink water.", "comment": "\u24d6 Ex 24:12; 31:18; Dt 9:11,15; Heb 9:4"}, {"pk": 4032982, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 9, "verse": 10, "text": "On the day of the assembly the LORD gave me the two stone tablets, inscribed by God\u2019s finger. \u24d7 The exact words were on them, which the LORD spoke to you from the fire on the mountain. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d7 Ex 8:19; 31:18; Lk 11:20; Jn 8:6
\u24d8 Dt 5:4,22; 10:4"}, {"pk": 4032983, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 9, "verse": 11, "text": "The LORD gave me the two stone tablets, the tablets of the covenant, at the end of the forty days and forty nights."}, {"pk": 4032984, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 9, "verse": 12, "text": "\u201cThe LORD said to me, \u2018Get up and go down immediately from here. For your people whom you brought out of Egypt have acted corruptly. They have quickly turned from the way that I commanded them; they have made a cast image for themselves.\u2019 \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Ex 32:4,8; 34:17; Lv 19:4; Nm 33:52; Dt 27:15"}, {"pk": 4032985, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 9, "verse": 13, "text": "The LORD also said to me, \u2018I have seen this people, and indeed, they are a stiff-necked people."}, {"pk": 4032986, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 9, "verse": 14, "text": "Leave me alone, and I will destroy them and blot out their name under heaven. \u24da Then I will make you into a nation stronger and more numerous than they.\u2019", "comment": "\u24da Ex 17:14; Dt 25:19; 29:20; 32:26; 2Kg 14:27; Ps 51:1,9; Jr 18:23"}, {"pk": 4032987, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 9, "verse": 15, "text": "\u201cSo I went back down the mountain, while it was blazing with fire, and the two tablets of the covenant were in my hands."}, {"pk": 4032988, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 9, "verse": 16, "text": "I saw how you had sinned against the LORD your God; you had made a calf image for yourselves. You had quickly turned from the way the LORD had commanded for you."}, {"pk": 4032989, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 9, "verse": 17, "text": "So I took hold of the two tablets and threw them from my hands, shattering them before your eyes. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Ex 32:19"}, {"pk": 4032990, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 9, "verse": 18, "text": "I fell down like the first time in the presence of the LORD for forty days and forty nights; I did not eat food or drink water because of all the sin you committed, doing what was evil in the LORD\u2019s sight and angering him."}, {"pk": 4032991, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 9, "verse": 19, "text": "I was afraid of the fierce anger the LORD had directed against you, \u24dc because he was about to destroy you. But again the LORD listened to me on that occasion. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dc Heb 12:21
\u24dd Dt 10:10"}, {"pk": 4032992, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 9, "verse": 20, "text": "The LORD was angry enough with Aaron to destroy him. But I prayed for Aaron at that time also."}, {"pk": 4032993, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 9, "verse": 21, "text": "I took the sinful calf you had made and burned it. I crushed it, thoroughly grinding it to powder as fine as dust, and threw its dust into the stream that came down from the mountain. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Ex 32:20"}, {"pk": 4032994, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 9, "verse": 22, "text": "\u201cYou continued to provoke the LORD at Taberah, Massah, and Kibroth-hattaavah. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Ex 17:1-7; Nm 11:1-35"}, {"pk": 4032995, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 9, "verse": 23, "text": "When the LORD sent you from Kadesh-barnea, he said, \u2018Go up and possess the land I have given you\u2019; you rebelled against the command of the LORD your God. You did not believe or obey him. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Nm 13\u201414"}, {"pk": 4032996, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 9, "verse": 24, "text": "You have been rebelling against the LORD ever since I have [1] known you. \u24d3", "comment": "[1] Sam, LXX read since he has
\u24d3 Ps 95; 106"}, {"pk": 4032997, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 9, "verse": 25, "text": "\u201cI fell down in the presence of the LORD forty days and forty nights because the LORD had threatened to destroy you."}, {"pk": 4032998, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 9, "verse": 26, "text": "I prayed to the LORD: Lord GOD, do not annihilate your people, your inheritance, whom you redeemed \u24d4 through your greatness and brought out of Egypt with a strong hand.", "comment": "\u24d4 Dt 7:8; 15:15; 24:18"}, {"pk": 4032999, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 9, "verse": 27, "text": "Remember your servants Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Disregard this people\u2019s stubbornness, and their wickedness and sin."}, {"pk": 4033000, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 9, "verse": 28, "text": "Otherwise, those in the land you brought us from will say, \u2018Because the LORD wasn\u2019t able to bring them into the land he had promised them, and because he hated them, he brought them out to kill them in the wilderness.\u2019 \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Nm 14:16"}, {"pk": 4033001, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 9, "verse": 29, "text": "But they are your people, your inheritance, whom you brought out by your great power and outstretched arm. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 2Kg 17:36; Neh 1:10; Jr 27:5; 32:17"}, {"pk": 4033002, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 10, "verse": 1, "text": "\u201cThe LORD said to me at that time, \u2018Cut two stone tablets like the first ones and come to me on the mountain and make a wooden ark."}, {"pk": 4033003, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 10, "verse": 2, "text": "I will write on the tablets the words that were on the first tablets you broke, and you are to place them in the ark.\u2019"}, {"pk": 4033004, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 10, "verse": 3, "text": "So I made an ark of acacia wood, \u24d7 cut two stone tablets like the first ones, and climbed the mountain with the two tablets in my hand.", "comment": "\u24d7 Ex 25:10; 37:1"}, {"pk": 4033005, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 10, "verse": 4, "text": "Then on the day of the assembly, the LORD wrote on the tablets what had been written previously, the Ten Commandments that he had spoken to you on the mountain from the fire. The LORD gave them to me,"}, {"pk": 4033006, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 10, "verse": 5, "text": "and I went back down the mountain and placed the tablets in the ark I had made. And they have remained there, as the LORD commanded me.\u201d \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Ex 25:16; 1Kg 8:9; Heb 9:4"}, {"pk": 4033007, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 10, "verse": 6, "text": "The Israelites traveled from Beeroth Bene-jaakan [1] to Moserah. Aaron died and was buried there, and Eleazar his son became priest in his place. \u24d9", "comment": "[1] Or from the wells of Bene-jaakan, or from the wells of the Jaakanites
\u24d9 Nm 20:22-29"}, {"pk": 4033008, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 10, "verse": 7, "text": "They traveled from there to Gudgodah, and from Gudgodah to Jotbathah, a land with flowing streams. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Nm 33:31-33"}, {"pk": 4033009, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 10, "verse": 8, "text": "\u201cAt that time the LORD set apart the tribe of Levi \u24db to carry the ark of the LORD\u2019s covenant, to stand before the LORD to serve him, and to pronounce blessings in his name, as it is today.", "comment": "\u24db Ex 27:21\u201428:1; 32:26-29; Nm 3:45; 18:19; 25:12-13; Dt 33:8-11"}, {"pk": 4033010, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 10, "verse": 9, "text": "For this reason, Levi does not have a portion or inheritance like his brothers; the LORD is his inheritance, as the LORD your God told him. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Lv 25:32-34; Nm 18:20; 26:62; Dt 18:1-2; Jos 13:14,33; Ezk 44:28-30"}, {"pk": 4033011, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 10, "verse": 10, "text": "\u201cI stayed on the mountain forty days and forty nights like the first time. The LORD also listened to me on this occasion; \u24dd he agreed not to annihilate you.", "comment": "\u24dd Dt 9:19"}, {"pk": 4033012, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 10, "verse": 11, "text": "Then the LORD said to me, \u2018Get up. Continue your journey ahead of the people, so that they may enter and possess the land I swore to give their fathers.\u2019 \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Dt 1:35"}, {"pk": 4033013, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 10, "verse": 12, "text": "\u201cAnd now, Israel, what does the LORD your God ask of you except to fear \u24d1 the LORD your God by walking in all his ways, to love him, and to worship the LORD your God with all your heart and all your soul? \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d1 Dt 14:23
\u24d2 Dt 6:5; 11:13; 13:3; 30:6; Jos 22:5; Mt 22:37"}, {"pk": 4033014, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 10, "verse": 13, "text": "Keep the LORD\u2019s commands and statutes I am giving you today, for your own good. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Ex 15:26; Dt 4:40; 11:1; 26:17; 28:45; 30:16; 1Kg 2:3; 3:14; 6:12; 8:58,61; 9:6-7; 11:38; 2Kg 17:13; 23:3"}, {"pk": 4033015, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 10, "verse": 14, "text": "The heavens, indeed the highest heavens, belong to the LORD your God, as does the earth and everything in it. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 24:1"}, {"pk": 4033016, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 10, "verse": 15, "text": "Yet the LORD had his heart set on your fathers and loved them. \u24d5 He chose their descendants after them\u2009\u2014\u2009he chose you out of all the peoples, as it is today. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d5 Dt 4:37
\u24d6 Dt 7:7; Ezk 20:5"}, {"pk": 4033017, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 10, "verse": 16, "text": "Therefore, circumcise your hearts \u24d7 and don\u2019t be stiff-necked any longer.", "comment": "\u24d7 Dt 30:6; Jr 4:4; Rm 2:29"}, {"pk": 4033018, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 10, "verse": 17, "text": "For the LORD your God is the God of gods \u24d8 and Lord of lords, \u24d9 the great, mighty, and awe-inspiring God, showing no partiality and taking no bribe. \u24da", "comment": "\u24d8 Jos 22:22; Ps 50:1; 136:2; Dn 2:47; 11:36
\u24da 2Ch 19:7; Jb 34:19; Mt 22:16
\u24d9 Ps 136:3; 1Tm 6:15; Rv 17:14; 19:6"}, {"pk": 4033019, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 10, "verse": 18, "text": "He executes justice for the fatherless and the widow, and loves the resident alien, giving him food and clothing. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Dt 27:19; Jr 22:3; Mal 3:5"}, {"pk": 4033020, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 10, "verse": 19, "text": "You are also to love the resident alien, since you were resident aliens in the land of Egypt. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Lv 19:34"}, {"pk": 4033021, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 10, "verse": 20, "text": "You are to fear the LORD your God and worship him. Remain faithful [2] to him and take oaths in his name. \u24dd", "comment": "[2] Lit Hold on
\u24dd Dt 6:13; 13:4"}, {"pk": 4033022, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 10, "verse": 21, "text": "He is your praise and he is your God, who has done for you these great and awe-inspiring works your eyes have seen."}, {"pk": 4033023, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 10, "verse": 22, "text": "Your fathers went down to Egypt, seventy people in all, \u24d0 and now the LORD your God has made you numerous, like the stars of the sky. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Gn 15:5; 22:17; 26:4
\u24d0 Gn 46:27; Ex 1:5"}, {"pk": 4033024, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 11, "verse": 1, "text": "\u201cTherefore, love the LORD your God and always keep his mandate and his statutes, ordinances, and commands."}, {"pk": 4033025, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 11, "verse": 2, "text": "Understand today that it is not your children who experienced or saw the discipline of the LORD your God: His greatness, strong hand, and outstretched arm; \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 1Kg 8:42; 2Ch 6:32"}, {"pk": 4033026, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 11, "verse": 3, "text": "his signs and the works he did in Egypt to Pharaoh king of Egypt and all his land; \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Ex 7:1\u201412:51"}, {"pk": 4033027, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 11, "verse": 4, "text": "what he did to Egypt\u2019s army, its horses and chariots, when he made the water of the Red Sea flow over them as they pursued you, and he destroyed them \u24d4 completely; [1]", "comment": "\u24d4 Ex 14
[1] Lit to this day"}, {"pk": 4033028, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 11, "verse": 5, "text": "what he did to you in the wilderness until you reached this place;"}, {"pk": 4033029, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 11, "verse": 6, "text": "and what he did to Dathan and Abiram, the sons of Eliab the Reubenite, when in the middle of the whole Israelite camp the earth opened its mouth and swallowed them, their households, their tents, and every living thing with them. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Nm 16"}, {"pk": 4033030, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 11, "verse": 7, "text": "Your own eyes have seen \u24d6 every great work the LORD has done.", "comment": "\u24d6 Dt 3:21; 4:3; 29:2-3; Jos 24:7"}, {"pk": 4033031, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 11, "verse": 8, "text": "\u201cKeep every command I am giving you today, so that you may have the strength to cross into and possess the land you are to inherit,"}, {"pk": 4033032, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 11, "verse": 9, "text": "and so that you may live long \u24d7 in the land the LORD swore to your fathers to give them and their descendants, a land flowing with milk and honey. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Ex 3:17; Lv 20:24; Nm 13:27; Dt 6:3; 26:9,15; 27:3; 31:20; Jos 5:6; Jr 11:5; Ezk 20:6
\u24d7 Dt 4:40; 5:16; 25:15"}, {"pk": 4033033, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 11, "verse": 10, "text": "For the land you are entering to possess is not like the land of Egypt, from which you have come, where you sowed your seed and irrigated by hand [2] as in a vegetable garden.", "comment": "[2] Lit foot"}, {"pk": 4033034, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 11, "verse": 11, "text": "But the land you are entering to possess is a land of mountains and valleys, watered by rain from the sky."}, {"pk": 4033035, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 11, "verse": 12, "text": "It is a land the LORD your God cares for. He is always watching over it \u24d9 from the beginning to the end of the year.", "comment": "\u24d9 Is 27:3"}, {"pk": 4033036, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 11, "verse": 13, "text": "\u201cIf you carefully obey my commands I am giving you today, to love the LORD your God and worship him with all your heart and all your soul,"}, {"pk": 4033037, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 11, "verse": 14, "text": "I [3] will provide rain for your land in the proper time, the autumn and spring rains, \u24da and you will harvest your grain, new wine, and fresh oil. \u24db", "comment": "[3] DSS, Sam, LXX read he
\u24db Dt 7:13; 14:23; 18:4; 2Ch 32:28; Neh 10:39; 13:5,12; Hs 2:22; Jl 2:19,24
\u24da Jr 5:24; Jms 5:7"}, {"pk": 4033038, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 11, "verse": 15, "text": "I [4] will provide grass in your fields for your livestock. You will eat and be satisfied. \u24dc", "comment": "[4] DSS, Sam, LXX read He
\u24dc Lv 25:19; Dt 6:11; 8:10; 31:20"}, {"pk": 4033039, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 11, "verse": 16, "text": "Be careful \u24dd that you are not enticed to turn aside, serve, and bow in worship to other gods. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Dt 17:3; 29:26; 30:17; Jos 23:16; Jdg 2:17; 2Ch 7:19,22
\u24dd Ex 34:12; Dt 4:23; 6:12; 8:11; 12:13,19,30; 15:9"}, {"pk": 4033040, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 11, "verse": 17, "text": "Then the LORD\u2019s anger will burn against you. \u24d1 He will shut the sky, and there will be no rain; \u24d2 the land will not yield its produce, and you will perish quickly from the good land \u24d3 the LORD is giving you.", "comment": "\u24d2 1Kg 8:35; 2Ch 2:6; 6:26; 7:13
\u24d3 Dt 8:7
\u24d1 Ex 22:24; Dt 7:4; 31:17; Jos 23:16"}, {"pk": 4033041, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 11, "verse": 18, "text": "\u201cImprint these words of mine on your hearts and minds, bind them as a sign on your hands, and let them be a symbol [5] on your foreheads. [6]", "comment": "[6] Lit symbol between your eyes; Ex 13:16; Dt 6:8
[5] Or phylactery; Mt 23:5"}, {"pk": 4033042, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 11, "verse": 19, "text": "Teach them to your children, \u24d4 talking about them when you sit in your house and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.", "comment": "\u24d4 Dt 4:9-10"}, {"pk": 4033043, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 11, "verse": 20, "text": "Write them on the doorposts of your house and on your city gates, \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Dt 6:6-9"}, {"pk": 4033044, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 11, "verse": 21, "text": "so that as long as the heavens are above the earth, your days and those of your children may be many in the land the LORD swore to give your fathers. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Dt 1:35"}, {"pk": 4033045, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 11, "verse": 22, "text": "For if you carefully observe every one of these commands I am giving you to follow\u2009\u2014\u2009to love the LORD your God, walk in all his ways, and remain faithful [7] to him\u2009\u2014\u2009", "comment": "[7] Lit and hold on"}, {"pk": 4033046, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 11, "verse": 23, "text": "the LORD will drive out all these nations before you, and you will drive out nations greater and stronger than you are. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Dt 4:38; 9:1"}, {"pk": 4033047, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 11, "verse": 24, "text": "Every place the sole of your foot treads will be yours. \u24d8 Your territory will extend from the wilderness to Lebanon and from the Euphrates River [8] to the Mediterranean Sea. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Gn 15:18-20; Ex 23:31
\u24d8 Jos 1:3-5
[8] Some Hb mss, LXX, Tg, Vg read the great river, the river Euphrates"}, {"pk": 4033048, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 11, "verse": 25, "text": "No one will be able to stand against you; the LORD your God will put fear and dread of you in all the land where you set foot, as he has promised you. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Dt 2:25"}, {"pk": 4033049, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 11, "verse": 26, "text": "\u201cLook, today I set before you a blessing and a curse: \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Dt 30:15; Jr 21:8"}, {"pk": 4033050, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 11, "verse": 27, "text": "there will be a blessing, if you obey the commands of the LORD your God I am giving you today,"}, {"pk": 4033051, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 11, "verse": 28, "text": "and a curse, if you do not obey the commands of the LORD your God and you turn aside from the path I command you today by following other gods you have not known."}, {"pk": 4033052, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 11, "verse": 29, "text": "When the LORD your God brings you into the land you are entering to possess, you are to proclaim the blessing at Mount Gerizim and the curse at Mount Ebal."}, {"pk": 4033053, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 11, "verse": 30, "text": "Aren\u2019t these mountains across the Jordan, beyond the western road in the land of the Canaanites, who live in the Arabah, opposite Gilgal, near the oaks [9] of Moreh?", "comment": "[9] Sam, LXX, Syr, Aq, Sym read oak; Gn 12:6"}, {"pk": 4033054, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 11, "verse": 31, "text": "For you are about to cross the Jordan to enter and take possession of the land the LORD your God is giving you. When you possess it and settle in it,"}, {"pk": 4033055, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 11, "verse": 32, "text": "be careful to follow all the statutes and ordinances I set before you today."}, {"pk": 4033056, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 12, "verse": 1, "text": "\u201cBe careful to follow these statutes and ordinances in the land that the LORD, the God of your fathers, \u24dc has given you to possess all the days you live on the earth.", "comment": "\u24dc Ex 3:13,15-16; Dt 1:11,21; 4:1; 6:3; 27:3; Jos 18:3; Ezr 10:11; Ac 7:32"}, {"pk": 4033057, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 12, "verse": 2, "text": "Destroy completely all the places where the nations that you are driving out worship their gods \u24dd \u2009\u2014\u2009on the high mountains, on the hills, and under every green tree. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd Ex 23:23-26; 34:13; Dt 7:1-5
\u24d0 1Kg 14:23; 2Kg 16:4; 17:10; 2Ch 28:4; Is 57:5; Jr 2:20; 3:6,13; Ezk 6:13"}, {"pk": 4033058, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 12, "verse": 3, "text": "Tear down their altars, smash their sacred pillars, burn their Asherah poles, cut down the carved images of their gods, and wipe out their names from every [1] place. \u24d1", "comment": "[1] Lit that
\u24d1 Ex 34:13; Dt 7:5; 2Kg 23:14; 2Ch 14:3; 31:1; 34:4,7; Is 27:9"}, {"pk": 4033059, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 12, "verse": 4, "text": "Don\u2019t worship the LORD your God this way."}, {"pk": 4033060, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 12, "verse": 5, "text": "Instead, turn to the place the LORD your God chooses \u24d2 from all your tribes to put his name for his dwelling and go there.", "comment": "\u24d2 Dt 14:23-25; 15:20; 16:2,7,11,15-16; 17:8,10; 18:6; 26:2; 31:11; Jos 9:27"}, {"pk": 4033061, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 12, "verse": 6, "text": "You are to bring there your burnt offerings and sacrifices, your tenths and personal contributions, [2] your vow offerings and freewill offerings, and the firstborn of your herds and flocks.", "comment": "[2] Lit and the contributions from your hands"}, {"pk": 4033062, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 12, "verse": 7, "text": "You will eat there in the presence of the LORD your God and rejoice with your household in everything you do, [3] because the LORD your God has blessed you.", "comment": "[3] Lit you put your hand to, also in v. 18"}, {"pk": 4033063, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 12, "verse": 8, "text": "\u201cYou are not to do as we are doing here today; everyone is doing whatever seems right in his own sight. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Ex 15:26; Jdg 17:6; 21:25"}, {"pk": 4033064, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 12, "verse": 9, "text": "Indeed, you have not yet come into the resting place \u24d4 and the inheritance \u24d5 the LORD your God is giving you.", "comment": "\u24d4 Dt 3:20; 5:14; 25:19; 28:65
\u24d5 Dt 15:4"}, {"pk": 4033065, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 12, "verse": 10, "text": "When you cross the Jordan and live in the land the LORD your God is giving you to inherit, \u24d6 and he gives you rest from all the enemies around you and you live in security,", "comment": "\u24d6 Dt 15:4"}, {"pk": 4033066, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 12, "verse": 11, "text": "then the LORD your God will choose the place to have his name dwell. \u24d7 Bring there everything I command you: your burnt offerings, sacrifices, offerings of the tenth, personal contributions, [4] and all your choice offerings you vow to the LORD.", "comment": "\u24d7 Dt 14:23; 16:2,6,11; 26:2
[4] Lit tenth, the contributions from your hands"}, {"pk": 4033067, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 12, "verse": 12, "text": "You will rejoice \u24d8 before the LORD your God\u2009\u2014\u2009you, your sons and daughters, your male and female slaves, and the Levite who is within your city gates, since he has no portion or inheritance among you. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d8 Lv 23:40; Dt 14:26; 16:11-15; 26:11; 27:7
\u24d9 Ex 20:10; Nm 18:20; Dt 5:14; 12:18; 14:21,27,29; 16:11,14; 23:16"}, {"pk": 4033068, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 12, "verse": 13, "text": "Be careful not to offer your burnt offerings in all the sacred places you see."}, {"pk": 4033069, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 12, "verse": 14, "text": "You must offer your burnt offerings only in the place the LORD chooses in one of your tribes, and there you must do everything I command you."}, {"pk": 4033070, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 12, "verse": 15, "text": "\u201cBut whenever you want, you may slaughter and eat meat within any of your city gates, \u24da according to the blessing the LORD your God has given you. Those who are clean or unclean may eat it, as they would a gazelle or deer,", "comment": "\u24da Dt 15:22-23"}, {"pk": 4033071, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 12, "verse": 16, "text": "but you must not eat the blood; pour it on the ground like water. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Lv 17:10-14"}, {"pk": 4033072, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 12, "verse": 17, "text": "Within your city gates you may not eat the tenth of your grain, new wine, or fresh oil; the firstborn of your herd or flock; any of your vow offerings that you pledge; your freewill offerings; or your personal contributions. [5]", "comment": "[5] Lit or the contributions from your hands"}, {"pk": 4033073, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 12, "verse": 18, "text": "You are to eat them in the presence of the LORD your God at the place the LORD your God chooses\u2009\u2014\u2009you, your son and daughter, your male and female slave, and the Levite who is within your city gates. Rejoice before the LORD your God in everything you do,"}, {"pk": 4033074, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 12, "verse": 19, "text": "and be careful not to neglect the Levite, as long as you live in your land."}, {"pk": 4033075, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 12, "verse": 20, "text": "\u201cWhen the LORD your God enlarges your territory as he has promised you, \u24dc and you say, \u2018I want to eat meat\u2019 because you have a strong desire to eat meat, you may eat it whenever you want.", "comment": "\u24dc Ex 34:24"}, {"pk": 4033076, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 12, "verse": 21, "text": "If the place where the LORD your God chooses to put his name is too far from you, you may slaughter any of your herd or flock he has given you, as I have commanded you, and you may eat it within your city gates whenever you want."}, {"pk": 4033077, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 12, "verse": 22, "text": "Indeed, you may eat it as the gazelle and deer are eaten; both the clean and the unclean may eat it."}, {"pk": 4033078, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 12, "verse": 23, "text": "But don\u2019t eat the blood, since the blood is the life, and you must not eat the life with the meat. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Lv 17:11,14"}, {"pk": 4033079, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 12, "verse": 24, "text": "Do not eat blood; pour it on the ground like water. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Lv 3:17; 7:26; 17:14; 19:26; Dt 15:23; 1Sm 14:34; Ezk 33:25"}, {"pk": 4033080, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 12, "verse": 25, "text": "Do not eat it, so that you and your children after you will prosper, because you will be doing what is right in the LORD\u2019s sight."}, {"pk": 4033081, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 12, "verse": 26, "text": "\u201cBut you are to take the holy offerings you have and your vow offerings and go to the place the LORD chooses."}, {"pk": 4033082, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 12, "verse": 27, "text": "Present the meat and blood of your burnt offerings on the altar of the LORD your God. The blood of your other sacrifices is to be poured out beside the altar of the LORD your God, but you may eat the meat."}, {"pk": 4033083, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 12, "verse": 28, "text": "Be careful to obey all these things I command you, so that you and your children after you may prosper forever, because you will be doing what is good and right in the sight of the LORD your God."}, {"pk": 4033084, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 12, "verse": 29, "text": "\u201cWhen the LORD your God annihilates the nations before you, \u24d1 which you are entering to take possession of, \u24d2 and you drive them out and live in their land,", "comment": "\u24d2 Dt 3:12
\u24d1 Dt 19:1"}, {"pk": 4033085, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 12, "verse": 30, "text": "be careful not to be ensnared by their ways \u24d3 after they have been destroyed before you. Do not inquire about their gods, asking, \u2018How did these nations worship their gods? I\u2019ll also do the same.\u2019", "comment": "\u24d3 Ex 23:33; 34:12; Dt 7:16,25; Jos 23:13; Jdg 8:27; Ps 106:36; Heb 12:1"}, {"pk": 4033086, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 12, "verse": 31, "text": "You must not do the same to the LORD your God, because they practice every detestable act, which the LORD hates, for their gods. They even burn their sons and daughters in the fire to their gods."}, {"pk": 4033087, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 12, "verse": 32, "text": "Be careful to do everything I command you; do not add anything to it or take anything away from it. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Dt 4:2; Rv 22:18-19"}, {"pk": 4033088, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 13, "verse": 1, "text": "\u201cIf a prophet or someone who has dreams \u24d5 arises among you and proclaims a sign or wonder to you,", "comment": "\u24d5 1Sm 28:6,15; Jr 23:27,32; 29:8; Zch 10:2"}, {"pk": 4033089, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 13, "verse": 2, "text": "and that sign or wonder he has promised you comes about, but he says, \u2018Let us follow other gods,\u2019 which you have not known, \u2018and let us worship them,\u2019"}, {"pk": 4033090, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 13, "verse": 3, "text": "do not listen to that prophet\u2019s words or to that dreamer. For the LORD your God is testing you to know whether you love the LORD your God with all your heart and all your soul. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Dt 6:5; 11:13; Jos 22:5; Mt 22:37"}, {"pk": 4033091, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 13, "verse": 4, "text": "You must follow the LORD your God and fear him. You must keep his commands and listen to him; you must worship him and remain faithful [1] to him. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Dt 10:20; Jr 13:10; 25:6
[1] Lit and hold on"}, {"pk": 4033092, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 13, "verse": 5, "text": "That prophet or dreamer must be put to death, \u24d8 because he has urged rebellion against the LORD your God who brought you out of the land of Egypt and redeemed you from the place of slavery, \u24d9 to turn you from the way the LORD your God has commanded you to walk. You must purge the evil from you. \u24da", "comment": "\u24d9 Lv 26:13; Dt 5:6; 6:12; 8:14; 13:10; Jos 24:17; Jr 34:13
\u24d8 Jos 1:18
\u24da Dt 17:7,12; 19:13,19; 21:9,21; 22:21-24; 24:7; Ezk 20:38; 22:15"}, {"pk": 4033093, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 13, "verse": 6, "text": "\u201cIf your brother, the son of your mother, [2] or your son or daughter, or the wife you embrace, or your closest friend secretly entices you, saying, \u2018Let us go and worship other gods\u2019\u2009\u2014\u2009which neither you nor your fathers have known,", "comment": "[2] DSS, Sam, LXX read If the son of your father or the son of your mother"}, {"pk": 4033094, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 13, "verse": 7, "text": "any of the gods of the peoples around you, near you or far from you, from one end of the earth to the other\u2009\u2014\u2009"}, {"pk": 4033095, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 13, "verse": 8, "text": "do not yield to him or listen to him. Show him no pity, [3] and do not spare him or shield him. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Dt 7:16; 19:13,21; 25:12
[3] Lit Your eye must not pity him"}, {"pk": 4033096, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 13, "verse": 9, "text": "Instead, you must kill him. Your hand is to be the first against him to put him to death, and then the hands of all the people. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Dt 17:7"}, {"pk": 4033097, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 13, "verse": 10, "text": "Stone him to death for trying to turn you away from the LORD your God who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the place of slavery. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Lv 24:16; Dt 17:5; 21:21; 1Kg 21:13"}, {"pk": 4033098, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 13, "verse": 11, "text": "All Israel will hear and be afraid, and they will no longer do anything evil like this among you. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Dt 19:20"}, {"pk": 4033099, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 13, "verse": 12, "text": "\u201cIf you hear it said about one of your cities the LORD your God is giving you to live in,"}, {"pk": 4033100, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 13, "verse": 13, "text": "that wicked men have sprung up among you, led the inhabitants of their city astray, and said, \u2018Let us go and worship other gods,\u2019 which you have not known, \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Dt 17:2-5"}, {"pk": 4033101, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 13, "verse": 14, "text": "you are to inquire, investigate, and interrogate thoroughly. If the report turns out to be true that this detestable act has been done among you,"}, {"pk": 4033102, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 13, "verse": 15, "text": "you must strike down the inhabitants of that city with the sword. Completely destroy everyone in it as well as its livestock with the sword."}, {"pk": 4033103, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 13, "verse": 16, "text": "You are to gather all its spoil in the middle of the city square and completely burn the city and all its spoil for the LORD your God. The city is to remain a mound of ruins forever; \u24d2 it is not to be rebuilt.", "comment": "\u24d2 Jr 25:9; 49:13; Mal 1:4"}, {"pk": 4033104, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 13, "verse": 17, "text": "Nothing set apart for destruction is to remain in your hand, so that the LORD will turn from his burning anger and grant you mercy, show you compassion, and multiply you as he swore to your fathers."}, {"pk": 4033105, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 13, "verse": 18, "text": "This will occur if you obey the LORD your God, keeping all his commands I am giving you today, doing what is right in the sight of the LORD your God."}, {"pk": 4033106, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 14, "verse": 1, "text": "\u201cYou are sons of the LORD your God; \u24d3 do not cut yourselves or make a bald spot on your head [1] on behalf of the dead, \u24d4", "comment": "[1] Or forehead
\u24d4 Lv 19:28
\u24d3 Ex 4:22-23; Dt 32:6"}, {"pk": 4033107, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 14, "verse": 2, "text": "for you are a holy people belonging to the LORD your God. The LORD has chosen you to be his own possession \u24d5 out of all the peoples on the face of the earth.", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 19:5; Dt 7:6"}, {"pk": 4033108, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 14, "verse": 3, "text": "\u201cYou must not eat any detestable thing."}, {"pk": 4033109, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 14, "verse": 4, "text": "These are the animals you may eat: oxen, sheep, goats,
"}, {"pk": 4033110, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 14, "verse": 5, "text": "deer, gazelles, roe deer, wild goats, ibexes, antelopes, and mountain sheep.
", "comment": "[4] The identification of some of these animals is uncertain."}, {"pk": 4033111, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 14, "verse": 6, "text": "You may eat any animal that has hooves divided in two and chews the cud. [2]", "comment": "[2] The Hb does not specify chewing the cud, but bringing up partially digested food and swallowing it again."}, {"pk": 4033112, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 14, "verse": 7, "text": "But among the ones that chew the cud or have divided hooves, you are not to eat these: camels, hares, and hyraxes, though they chew the cud, they do not have hooves\u2009\u2014 they are unclean for you;
"}, {"pk": 4033113, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 14, "verse": 8, "text": "and pigs, though they have hooves, they do not chew the cud\u2009\u2014 they are unclean for you.
Do not eat their meat or touch their carcasses. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Lv 11:1-8"}, {"pk": 4033114, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 14, "verse": 9, "text": "\u201cYou may eat everything from the water that has fins and scales,"}, {"pk": 4033115, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 14, "verse": 10, "text": "but you may not eat anything that does not have fins and scales\u2009\u2014\u2009it is unclean for you. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Lv 11:9-12"}, {"pk": 4033116, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 14, "verse": 11, "text": "\u201cYou may eat every clean bird,"}, {"pk": 4033117, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 14, "verse": 12, "text": "but these are the ones you may not eat: eagles, bearded vultures, black vultures,
"}, {"pk": 4033118, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 14, "verse": 13, "text": "the kites, any kind of falcon, [3]
", "comment": "[3] Some Hb mss, Sam, LXX; other Hb mss, Vg read the falcon, the various kinds of kite"}, {"pk": 4033119, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 14, "verse": 14, "text": "every kind of raven,
"}, {"pk": 4033120, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 14, "verse": 15, "text": "ostriches, short-eared owls, gulls, any kind of hawk,
"}, {"pk": 4033121, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 14, "verse": 16, "text": "little owls, long-eared owls, barn owls,
"}, {"pk": 4033122, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 14, "verse": 17, "text": "eagle owls, ospreys, cormorants,
"}, {"pk": 4033123, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 14, "verse": 18, "text": "storks, any kind of heron, hoopoes, and bats. [4] \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Lv 11:13-19"}, {"pk": 4033124, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 14, "verse": 19, "text": "All winged insects are unclean for you; they may not be eaten."}, {"pk": 4033125, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 14, "verse": 20, "text": "But you may eat every clean flying creature. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Lv 11:20-23"}, {"pk": 4033126, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 14, "verse": 21, "text": "\u201cYou are not to eat any carcass; you may give it to a resident alien within your city gates, and he may eat it, or you may sell it to a foreigner. For you are a holy people belonging to the LORD your God. Do not boil a young goat in its mother\u2019s milk."}, {"pk": 4033127, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 14, "verse": 22, "text": "\u201cEach year you are to set aside a tenth of all the produce grown in your fields."}, {"pk": 4033128, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 14, "verse": 23, "text": "You are to eat a tenth of your grain, new wine, and fresh oil, and the firstborn of your herd and flock, in the presence of the LORD your God at the place where he chooses to have his name dwell, \u24da so that you will always learn to fear \u24db the LORD your God.", "comment": "\u24da Dt 12:11
\u24db Dt 4:10; 6:2; 10:12; 17:19; 31:12-13; Jos 4:24; 24:14; 1Sm 12:14; 2Kg 17:25; Ps 15:4"}, {"pk": 4033129, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 14, "verse": 24, "text": "But if the distance is too great for you to carry it, since the place where the LORD your God chooses to put his name is too far away from you and since the LORD your God has blessed you,"}, {"pk": 4033130, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 14, "verse": 25, "text": "then exchange it for silver, take the silver in your hand, and go to the place the LORD your God chooses."}, {"pk": 4033131, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 14, "verse": 26, "text": "You may spend the silver on anything you want: cattle, sheep, goats, wine, beer, or anything you desire. You are to feast there in the presence of the LORD your God and rejoice with your family."}, {"pk": 4033132, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 14, "verse": 27, "text": "Do not neglect the Levite within your city gates, since he has no portion or inheritance among you. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Dt 12:12,18-19"}, {"pk": 4033133, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 14, "verse": 28, "text": "\u201cAt the end of every three years, bring a tenth of all your produce for that year and store it within your city gates."}, {"pk": 4033134, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 14, "verse": 29, "text": "Then the Levite, who has no portion or inheritance among you, the resident alien, the fatherless, and the widow within your city gates may come, eat, and be satisfied. \u24dd And the LORD your God will bless you in all the work of your hands that you do. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd Dt 26:12
\u24d0 Dt 30:9"}, {"pk": 4033135, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 15, "verse": 1, "text": "\u201cAt the end of every seven years you must cancel debts. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Ex 22:25-27; Lv 25"}, {"pk": 4033136, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 15, "verse": 2, "text": "This is how to cancel debt: Every creditor [1] is to cancel what he has lent his neighbor. He is not to collect anything from his neighbor or brother, because the LORD\u2019s release of debts has been proclaimed.", "comment": "[1] Lit owner of a loan of his hand"}, {"pk": 4033137, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 15, "verse": 3, "text": "You may collect something from a foreigner, but you must forgive whatever your brother owes you."}, {"pk": 4033138, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 15, "verse": 4, "text": "\u201cThere will be no poor among you, however, because the LORD is certain to bless you in the land the LORD your God is giving you to possess as an inheritance \u24d2 \u2009\u2014\u2009", "comment": "\u24d2 Ex 32:13; Lv 20:24; Dt 4:21; 12:10; 16:20; 19:10; 21:23; 24:4; 25:19; 26:1; 29:8; Jos 1:6"}, {"pk": 4033139, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 15, "verse": 5, "text": "if only you obey the LORD your God and are careful to follow every one of these commands I am giving you today."}, {"pk": 4033140, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 15, "verse": 6, "text": "When the LORD your God blesses you as he has promised you, you will lend to many nations but not borrow; you will rule many nations, but they will not rule you."}, {"pk": 4033141, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 15, "verse": 7, "text": "\u201cIf there is a poor person among you, one of your brothers within any of your city gates in the land the LORD your God is giving you, do not be hardhearted or tightfisted toward your poor brother."}, {"pk": 4033142, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 15, "verse": 8, "text": "Instead, you are to open your hand to him and freely loan him enough for whatever need he has."}, {"pk": 4033143, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 15, "verse": 9, "text": "Be careful that there isn\u2019t this wicked thought in your heart, \u2018The seventh year, the year of canceling debts, is near,\u2019 and you are stingy toward your poor brother and give him nothing. He will cry out to the LORD against you, and you will be guilty."}, {"pk": 4033144, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 15, "verse": 10, "text": "Give to him, and don\u2019t have a stingy heart [2] when you give, and because of this the LORD your God will bless you in all your work and in everything you do. [3]", "comment": "[3] Lit you put your hand to
[2] Lit and let not your heart be grudging"}, {"pk": 4033145, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 15, "verse": 11, "text": "For there will never cease to be poor people in the land; \u24d3 that is why I am commanding you, \u2018Open your hand willingly to your poor and needy brother in your land.\u2019", "comment": "\u24d3 Mt 26:11"}, {"pk": 4033146, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 15, "verse": 12, "text": "\u201cIf your fellow Hebrew, a man or woman, is sold to you and serves you six years, you must set him free in the seventh year. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Jr 34:14"}, {"pk": 4033147, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 15, "verse": 13, "text": "When you set him free, do not send him away empty-handed."}, {"pk": 4033148, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 15, "verse": 14, "text": "Give generously to him from your flock, your threshing floor, and your winepress. You are to give him whatever the LORD your God has blessed you with."}, {"pk": 4033149, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 15, "verse": 15, "text": "Remember that you were a slave in the land of Egypt and the LORD your God redeemed \u24d5 you; that is why I am giving you this command today. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 15:13; Dt 7:8; 9:26; 24:18
\u24d6 Dt 24:18,22"}, {"pk": 4033150, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 15, "verse": 16, "text": "But if your slave says to you, \u2018I don\u2019t want to leave you,\u2019 because he loves you and your family, and is well off with you,"}, {"pk": 4033151, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 15, "verse": 17, "text": "take an awl and pierce through his ear into the door, and he will become your slave for life. Also treat your female slave the same way."}, {"pk": 4033152, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 15, "verse": 18, "text": "Do not regard it as a hardship [4] when you set him free, because he worked for you six years\u2009\u2014\u2009worth twice the wages of a hired worker. Then the LORD your God will bless you in everything you do. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Ex 21:2-11
[4] Lit Let it not be hard in your sight"}, {"pk": 4033153, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 15, "verse": 19, "text": "\u201cConsecrate to the LORD your God every firstborn male produced by your herd and flock. \u24d8 You are not to put the firstborn of your oxen to work or shear the firstborn of your flock.", "comment": "\u24d8 Lv 23:9-14"}, {"pk": 4033154, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 15, "verse": 20, "text": "Each year you and your family are to eat it before the LORD your God in the place the LORD chooses."}, {"pk": 4033155, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 15, "verse": 21, "text": "But if there is a defect in the animal, if it is lame or blind or has any serious defect, you may not sacrifice it to the LORD your God."}, {"pk": 4033156, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 15, "verse": 22, "text": "Eat it within your city gates; both the unclean person and the clean may eat it, as though it were a gazelle or deer."}, {"pk": 4033157, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 15, "verse": 23, "text": "But you must not eat its blood; pour it on the ground like water. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Dt 12:15-16,22-24"}, {"pk": 4033158, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 16, "verse": 1, "text": "\u201cSet aside the month of Abib [1] \u24da and observe the Passover to the LORD your God, because the LORD your God brought you out of Egypt by night in the month of Abib. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Ex 13:4; 23:15; 34:18
[1] March\u2013April; called Nisan in the post-exilic period; Neh 2:1; Est 3:7
\u24da Ex 12"}, {"pk": 4033159, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 16, "verse": 2, "text": "Sacrifice to the LORD your God a Passover animal from the herd or flock in the place where the LORD chooses to have his name dwell. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Dt 12:11"}, {"pk": 4033160, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 16, "verse": 3, "text": "Do not eat leavened bread with it. \u24dd For seven days you are to eat unleavened bread with it, the bread of hardship\u2009\u2014\u2009because you left the land of Egypt in a hurry \u24d0 \u2009\u2014\u2009so that you may remember for the rest of your life the day you left the land of Egypt.", "comment": "\u24dd Ex 12:15; 13:6-7; 23:15; 34:18; Lv 23:6; Nm 28:17; 2Ch 30:21; 35:17; Ezr 6:22; Ezk 45:21; Ac 20:6
\u24d0 Ex 12:11"}, {"pk": 4033161, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 16, "verse": 4, "text": "No yeast is to be found anywhere in your territory for seven days, \u24d1 and none of the meat you sacrifice in the evening of the first day is to remain until morning. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Ex 12:10; Lv 7:17; 8:32
\u24d1 Ex 12:39; 13:7"}, {"pk": 4033162, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 16, "verse": 5, "text": "You are not to sacrifice the Passover animal in any of the towns the LORD your God is giving you."}, {"pk": 4033163, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 16, "verse": 6, "text": "Sacrifice the Passover animal only at the place where the LORD your God chooses to have his name dwell. Do this in the evening as the sun sets at the same time of day you departed from Egypt."}, {"pk": 4033164, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 16, "verse": 7, "text": "You are to cook and eat it in the place the LORD your God chooses, and you are to return to your tents in the morning."}, {"pk": 4033165, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 16, "verse": 8, "text": "Eat unleavened bread for six days. On the seventh day there is to be a solemn assembly to the LORD your God; do not do any work."}, {"pk": 4033166, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 16, "verse": 9, "text": "\u201cYou are to count seven weeks, counting the weeks from the time the sickle is first put to the standing grain. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Lv 23:15-21"}, {"pk": 4033167, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 16, "verse": 10, "text": "You are to celebrate the Festival of Weeks \u24d4 to the LORD your God with a freewill offering \u24d5 that you give in proportion to how the LORD your God has blessed you.", "comment": "\u24d4 Ex 34:22; Nm 28:26; 2Ch 8:13
\u24d5 Ex 35:29; Lv 7:16; 22:21,23; Nm 15:3; Ezr 1:4,6; 8:28; Ps 54:6"}, {"pk": 4033168, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 16, "verse": 11, "text": "Rejoice \u24d6 before the LORD your God in the place where he chooses to have his name dwell\u2009\u2014\u2009you, your son and daughter, your male and female slave, the Levite within your city gates, as well as the resident alien, the fatherless, and the widow among you.", "comment": "\u24d6 Lv 23:40; Dt 12:12; 14:26; 26:11; 27:7"}, {"pk": 4033169, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 16, "verse": 12, "text": "Remember that you were slaves in Egypt; carefully follow these statutes."}, {"pk": 4033170, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 16, "verse": 13, "text": "\u201cYou are to celebrate the Festival of Shelters \u24d7 for seven days when you have gathered in everything from your threshing floor and winepress. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d7 Lv 23:34; Dt 31:10; 2Ch 8:13; Ezr 3:4; Zch 14:16-19
\u24d8 Lv 23:33-43"}, {"pk": 4033171, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 16, "verse": 14, "text": "Rejoice during your festival\u2009\u2014\u2009you, your son and daughter, your male and female slave, as well as the Levite, the resident alien, the fatherless, and the widow within your city gates."}, {"pk": 4033172, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 16, "verse": 15, "text": "You are to hold a seven-day festival for the LORD your God in the place he chooses, because the LORD your God will bless you in all your produce and in all the work of your hands, \u24d9 and you will have abundant joy.", "comment": "\u24d9 Ex 23:14,17; 34:23-24; 1Kg 9:25"}, {"pk": 4033173, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 16, "verse": 16, "text": "\u201cAll your males are to appear three times a year \u24da before the LORD your God in the place he chooses: at the Festival of Unleavened Bread, the Festival of Weeks, and the Festival of Shelters. No one is to appear before the LORD empty-handed. \u24db", "comment": "\u24da Ex 23:14,17; 34:23-24; 1Kg 9:25; Lk 2:42
\u24db Ex 3:21; 23:15; 34:20"}, {"pk": 4033174, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 16, "verse": 17, "text": "Everyone must appear with a gift suited to his means, according to the blessing the LORD your God has given you."}, {"pk": 4033175, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 16, "verse": 18, "text": "\u201cAppoint judges and officials for your tribes in all your towns the LORD your God is giving you. They are to judge the people with righteous judgment."}, {"pk": 4033176, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 16, "verse": 19, "text": "Do not deny justice or show partiality to anyone. Do not accept a bribe, for it blinds the eyes of the wise and twists the words of the righteous. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Ex 23:8; Dt 10:17; 27:25; 1Sm 12:3; 2Ch 19:7; Ps 15:5; Pr 17:23; Is 33:15; Ezk 22:12; Am 5:12"}, {"pk": 4033177, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 16, "verse": 20, "text": "Pursue justice and justice alone, so that you will live and possess the land the LORD your God is giving you. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Ex 23:2-9"}, {"pk": 4033178, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 16, "verse": 21, "text": "\u201cDo not set up an Asherah of any kind of wood next to the altar you will build for the LORD your God,"}, {"pk": 4033179, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 16, "verse": 22, "text": "and do not set up a sacred pillar; the LORD your God hates them. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Dt 7:1-5; 12:2-3; 2Kg 23:2-6"}, {"pk": 4033180, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 17, "verse": 1, "text": "\u201cDo not sacrifice to the LORD your God an ox or sheep with a defect or any serious flaw, for that is detestable to the LORD your God. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Lv 3:1,6; 9:2-3; 21:17-23; 22:17-25; 23:12; Nm 19:2; Dt 15:21; Mal 1:8; Heb 9:14; 1Pt 1:19; 2Pt 3:14"}, {"pk": 4033181, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 17, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cIf a man or woman among you in one of your towns that the LORD your God will give you is discovered doing evil in the sight of the LORD your God and violating his covenant \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Dt 31:16"}, {"pk": 4033182, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 17, "verse": 3, "text": "and has gone to serve other gods \u24d3 by bowing in worship to the sun, moon, or all the stars in the sky \u24d4 \u2009\u2014\u2009which I have forbidden \u24d5 \u2009\u2014\u2009", "comment": "\u24d3 Dt 13:6,13; Jos 23:16
\u24d4 Dt 4:19; 2Kg 23:5; Jb 31:26-28; Ps 148:3; Is 24:23; 60:19-20; Jr 8:2
\u24d5 Dt 13:12-15; 29:18"}, {"pk": 4033183, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 17, "verse": 4, "text": "and if you are told or hear about it, then investigate it thoroughly. If the report turns out to be true that this detestable act has been done in Israel,"}, {"pk": 4033184, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 17, "verse": 5, "text": "you are to bring out to your city gates that man or woman who has done this evil thing and stone them to death. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Dt 22:24"}, {"pk": 4033185, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 17, "verse": 6, "text": "The one condemned to die is to be executed on the testimony of two or three witnesses. \u24d7 No one is to be executed on the testimony of a single witness.", "comment": "\u24d7 Dt 19:15; Mt 18:16; 2Co 13:1; 1Tm 5:19; Heb 10:28"}, {"pk": 4033186, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 17, "verse": 7, "text": "The witnesses\u2019 hands are to be the first in putting him to death, and after that, the hands of all the people. \u24d8 You must purge the evil from you. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d8 Dt 13:9
\u24d9 Dt 13:5; 19:19; 21:21; 22:21-24; 24:7; 1Co 5:13"}, {"pk": 4033187, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 17, "verse": 8, "text": "\u201cIf a case is too difficult for you\u2009\u2014\u2009concerning bloodshed, \u24da lawsuits, \u24db or assaults \u24dc \u2009\u2014\u2009cases disputed at your city gates, \u24dd then go up to the place the LORD your God chooses.", "comment": "\u24da Ex 21:12-14,18-25; Nm 35:9-34; Dt 19:1-13; 25:7
\u24db Ex 22:6-14
\u24dc Ex 21:22-26; Lv 24:19-20
\u24dd Dt 21:19; 22:15"}, {"pk": 4033188, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 17, "verse": 9, "text": "You are to go to the Levitical priests and to the judge who presides at that time. Ask, and they will give you a verdict in the case."}, {"pk": 4033189, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 17, "verse": 10, "text": "You must abide by the verdict they give you at the place the LORD chooses. Be careful to do exactly as they instruct you."}, {"pk": 4033190, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 17, "verse": 11, "text": "You must abide by the instruction they give you and the verdict they announce to you. Do not turn to the right or the left from the decision they declare to you."}, {"pk": 4033191, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 17, "verse": 12, "text": "The person who acts arrogantly, refusing to listen either to the priest who stands there serving the LORD your God or to the judge, must die. You must purge the evil from Israel."}, {"pk": 4033192, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 17, "verse": 13, "text": "Then all the people will hear about it, be afraid, and no longer behave arrogantly."}, {"pk": 4033193, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 17, "verse": 14, "text": "\u201cWhen you enter the land the LORD your God is giving you, \u24d0 take possession of it, live in it, and say, \u2018I will set a king over me like all the nations around me,\u2019", "comment": "\u24d0 Dt 26:1"}, {"pk": 4033194, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 17, "verse": 15, "text": "you are to appoint over you the king the LORD your God chooses. \u24d1 Appoint a king from your brothers. You are not to set a foreigner over you, or one who is not of your people. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d1 1Sm 8:4-22
\u24d2 Gn 17:6,16; 35:11; Nm 24:17-19"}, {"pk": 4033195, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 17, "verse": 16, "text": "However, he must not acquire many horses for himself or send the people back to Egypt to acquire many horses, for the LORD has told you, \u2018You are never to go back that way again.\u2019 \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 1Kg 10:28-29"}, {"pk": 4033196, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 17, "verse": 17, "text": "He must not acquire many wives for himself so that his heart won\u2019t go astray. \u24d4 He must not acquire very large amounts of silver and gold for himself. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d4 1Kg 11:3-4
\u24d5 1Kg 10:21-25"}, {"pk": 4033197, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 17, "verse": 18, "text": "When he is seated on his royal throne, he is to write a copy of this instruction for himself on a scroll in the presence of the Levitical priests."}, {"pk": 4033198, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 17, "verse": 19, "text": "It is to remain with him, and he is to read from it all the days of his life, so that he may learn to fear \u24d6 the LORD his God, to observe all the words of this instruction, and to do these statutes.", "comment": "\u24d6 Dt 14:23"}, {"pk": 4033199, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 17, "verse": 20, "text": "Then his heart will not be exalted above his countrymen, he will not turn from this command to the right or the left, and he and his sons will continue reigning many years [1] in Israel.", "comment": "[1] Lit will lengthen days on his kingdom"}, {"pk": 4033200, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 18, "verse": 1, "text": "\u201cThe Levitical priests, the whole tribe of Levi, will have no portion or inheritance with Israel. They will eat the LORD\u2019s fire offerings; that is their [1] [2] inheritance.", "comment": "[1] LXX; MT reads his
[2] Or his"}, {"pk": 4033201, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 18, "verse": 2, "text": "Although Levi has no inheritance among his brothers, the LORD is his inheritance, as he promised him. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Nm 18:20; Dt 12:12; 14:27-29; Jos 14:4"}, {"pk": 4033202, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 18, "verse": 3, "text": "This is the priests\u2019 share from the people who offer a sacrifice, whether it is an ox, a sheep, or a goat; the priests are to be given the shoulder, jaws, and stomach."}, {"pk": 4033203, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 18, "verse": 4, "text": "You are to give him the firstfruits of your grain, new wine, and fresh oil, \u24d8 and the first sheared wool of your flock.", "comment": "\u24d8 Dt 14:23; Neh 10:39; 13:5,12"}, {"pk": 4033204, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 18, "verse": 5, "text": "For the LORD your God has chosen him and his sons from all your tribes to stand and minister in his name from now on. [3]", "comment": "[3] Lit name all the days"}, {"pk": 4033205, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 18, "verse": 6, "text": "When a Levite leaves one of your towns in Israel where he was staying and wants to go to the place the LORD chooses,"}, {"pk": 4033206, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 18, "verse": 7, "text": "he may serve in the name of the LORD his God like all his fellow Levites who minister there in the presence of the LORD."}, {"pk": 4033207, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 18, "verse": 8, "text": "They will eat equal portions besides what he has received from the sale of the family estate. [4] \u24d9", "comment": "[4] Hb obscure
\u24d9 Nm 18:8-32"}, {"pk": 4033208, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 18, "verse": 9, "text": "\u201cWhen you enter the land the LORD your God is giving you, do not imitate the detestable customs of those nations. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Ex 23:24; Dt 20:18; 1Kg 14:24; 2Kg 17:15; Ezk 16:47"}, {"pk": 4033209, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 18, "verse": 10, "text": "No one among you is to sacrifice his son or daughter in the fire, [5] \u24db practice divination, tell fortunes, interpret omens, practice sorcery,", "comment": "[5] Lit to make his son or daughter pass through the fire
\u24db Lv 18:21; 2Kg 16:3; 17:17; 21:6; 23:10; Jr 32:35; Ezk 20:26,31; 23:37"}, {"pk": 4033210, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 18, "verse": 11, "text": "cast spells, consult a medium or a spiritist, or inquire of the dead. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Lv 19:26,31; 20:6,27; Nm 22:7; 23:23; 1Sm 28:3; 2Kg 23:24; 2Ch 33:6; Is 2:6; 8:19; Jr 14:14; Ezk 13:7; 21:21; Mc 3:11"}, {"pk": 4033211, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 18, "verse": 12, "text": "Everyone who does these acts is detestable to the LORD, and the LORD your God is driving out the nations before you because of these detestable acts."}, {"pk": 4033212, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 18, "verse": 13, "text": "You must be blameless before the LORD your God."}, {"pk": 4033213, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 18, "verse": 14, "text": "Though these nations you are about to drive out listen to fortune-tellers and diviners, the LORD your God has not permitted you to do this."}, {"pk": 4033214, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 18, "verse": 15, "text": "\u201cThe LORD your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your own brothers. \u24dd You must listen to him.", "comment": "\u24dd Mt 21:11; Lk 2:25-34; 7:16; 24:19; Jn 1:21,25; 4:19; Ac 3:22; 7:37"}, {"pk": 4033215, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 18, "verse": 16, "text": "This is what you requested from the LORD your God at Horeb on the day of the assembly when you said, \u2018Let us not continue to hear the voice of the LORD our God or see this great fire any longer, so that we will not die!\u2019 \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Ex 20:19; Dt 5:23-27"}, {"pk": 4033216, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 18, "verse": 17, "text": "Then the LORD said to me, \u2018They have spoken well."}, {"pk": 4033217, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 18, "verse": 18, "text": "I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their brothers. I will put my words in his mouth, and he will tell them everything I command him."}, {"pk": 4033218, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 18, "verse": 19, "text": "I will hold accountable whoever does not listen to my words that he speaks in my name. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Ac 3:23"}, {"pk": 4033219, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 18, "verse": 20, "text": "But the prophet who presumes to speak a message in my name that I have not commanded him to speak, or who speaks in the name of other gods\u2009\u2014\u2009that prophet must die.\u2019"}, {"pk": 4033220, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 18, "verse": 21, "text": "You may say to yourself, \u2018How can we recognize a message the LORD has not spoken?\u2019"}, {"pk": 4033221, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 18, "verse": 22, "text": "When a prophet speaks in the LORD\u2019s name, and the message does not come true or is not fulfilled, that is a message the LORD has not spoken. The prophet has spoken it presumptuously. Do not be afraid of him."}, {"pk": 4033222, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 19, "verse": 1, "text": "\u201cWhen the LORD your God annihilates the nations whose land he is giving you, \u24d2 so that you drive them out and live in their cities and houses,", "comment": "\u24d2 Dt 12:29"}, {"pk": 4033223, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 19, "verse": 2, "text": "you are to set apart three cities for yourselves within the land the LORD your God is giving you to possess. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Nm 35:6-34; Jos 20"}, {"pk": 4033224, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 19, "verse": 3, "text": "You are to determine the distances [1] and divide the land the LORD your God is granting you as an inheritance into three regions, so that anyone who commits manslaughter can flee to these cities. [2]", "comment": "[1] Or to prepare the roads
[2] Lit flee there"}, {"pk": 4033225, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 19, "verse": 4, "text": "\u201cHere is the law concerning a case of someone who kills a person and flees there to save his life, having killed his neighbor accidentally without previously hating him:"}, {"pk": 4033226, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 19, "verse": 5, "text": "If, for example, he goes into the forest with his neighbor to cut timber, and his hand swings the ax to chop down a tree, but the blade flies off the handle and strikes his neighbor so that he dies, that person may flee to one of these cities and live."}, {"pk": 4033227, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 19, "verse": 6, "text": "Otherwise, the avenger of blood in the heat of his anger [3] might pursue the one who committed manslaughter, overtake him because the distance is great, and strike him dead. Yet he did not deserve to die, [4] since he did not previously hate his neighbor.", "comment": "[3] Lit heart
[4] Lit did not have a judgment of death"}, {"pk": 4033228, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 19, "verse": 7, "text": "This is why I am commanding you to set apart three cities for yourselves."}, {"pk": 4033229, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 19, "verse": 8, "text": "If the LORD your God enlarges your territory as he swore to your fathers, and gives you all the land he promised to give them\u2009\u2014\u2009"}, {"pk": 4033230, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 19, "verse": 9, "text": "provided you keep every one of these commands I am giving you today and follow them, loving the LORD your God and walking in his ways at all times\u2009\u2014\u2009you are to add three more cities to these three."}, {"pk": 4033231, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 19, "verse": 10, "text": "In this way, innocent blood will not be shed, and you will not become guilty of bloodshed in the land the LORD your God is giving you as an inheritance. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Dt 15:4"}, {"pk": 4033232, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 19, "verse": 11, "text": "But if someone hates his neighbor, lies in ambush for him, attacks him, and strikes him fatally, and flees to one of these cities,"}, {"pk": 4033233, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 19, "verse": 12, "text": "the elders of his city are to send for him, take him from there, and hand him over to the avenger of blood and he will die."}, {"pk": 4033234, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 19, "verse": 13, "text": "Do not look on him with pity but purge from Israel the guilt of shedding innocent blood, and you will prosper."}, {"pk": 4033235, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 19, "verse": 14, "text": "\u201cDo not move your neighbor\u2019s boundary marker, \u24d5 established at the start in the inheritance you will receive in the land the LORD your God is giving you to possess.", "comment": "\u24d5 Dt 27:17; Pr 22:28; Hs 5:10"}, {"pk": 4033236, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 19, "verse": 15, "text": "\u201cOne witness cannot establish any iniquity or sin against a person, whatever that person has done. \u24d6 A fact must be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Mt 18:16; Jn 8:17; 2Co 13:1
\u24d6 Nm 35:30"}, {"pk": 4033237, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 19, "verse": 16, "text": "\u201cIf a malicious witness \u24d8 testifies against someone accusing him of a crime,", "comment": "\u24d8 Ex 23:1"}, {"pk": 4033238, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 19, "verse": 17, "text": "the two people in the dispute are to stand in the presence of the LORD before the priests and judges in authority at that time."}, {"pk": 4033239, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 19, "verse": 18, "text": "The judges are to make a careful investigation, and if the witness turns out to be a liar who has falsely accused his brother,"}, {"pk": 4033240, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 19, "verse": 19, "text": "you must do to him as he intended to do to his brother. You must purge the evil from you."}, {"pk": 4033241, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 19, "verse": 20, "text": "Then everyone else will hear and be afraid, and they will never again do anything evil like this among you. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Dt 13:11"}, {"pk": 4033242, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 19, "verse": 21, "text": "Do not show pity: life for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, and foot for foot. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Ex 21:23-25; Lv 24:19-20; Mt 5:38"}, {"pk": 4033243, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 20, "verse": 1, "text": "\u201cWhen you go out to war against your enemies and see horses, chariots, and an army larger than yours, \u24db do not be afraid of them, for the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, \u24dc is with you.", "comment": "\u24db Jos 17:18; 2Ch 32:8; Ps 20:7; Is 31:1
\u24dc Dt 1:26-40"}, {"pk": 4033244, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 20, "verse": 2, "text": "When you are about to engage in battle, the priest is to come forward and address the army. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd 2Ch 13:12; 32:8"}, {"pk": 4033245, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 20, "verse": 3, "text": "He is to say to them: \u2018Listen, Israel: Today you are about to engage in battle with your enemies. Do not be cowardly. Do not be afraid, alarmed, or terrified because of them."}, {"pk": 4033246, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 20, "verse": 4, "text": "For the LORD your God is the one who goes with you to fight for you \u24d0 against your enemies to give you victory.\u2019", "comment": "\u24d0 Ex 14:14; Dt 1:30; 3:22; 31:6,8; Jos 23:10; Jdg 9:17; Jr 42:11"}, {"pk": 4033247, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 20, "verse": 5, "text": "\u201cThe officers are to address the army, \u2018Has any man built a new house and not dedicated it? Let him leave and return home. Otherwise, he may die in battle and another man dedicate it."}, {"pk": 4033248, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 20, "verse": 6, "text": "Has any man planted a vineyard and not begun to enjoy its fruit? [1] Let him leave and return home. Otherwise he may die in battle and another man enjoy its fruit. [2]", "comment": "[1] Lit not put it to use
[2] Lit man put it to use"}, {"pk": 4033249, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 20, "verse": 7, "text": "Has any man become engaged to a woman and not married her? Let him leave and return home. Otherwise he may die in battle and another man marry her.\u2019"}, {"pk": 4033250, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 20, "verse": 8, "text": "The officers will continue to address the army and say, \u2018Is there any man who is afraid or cowardly? Let him leave and return home, so that his brothers won\u2019t lose heart as he did.\u2019 [3] \u24d1", "comment": "[3] Lit brothers\u2019 hearts won\u2019t melt like his own
\u24d1 Jdg 7:3"}, {"pk": 4033251, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 20, "verse": 9, "text": "When the officers have finished addressing the army, they will appoint military commanders to lead it."}, {"pk": 4033252, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 20, "verse": 10, "text": "\u201cWhen you approach a city to fight against it, make an offer of peace."}, {"pk": 4033253, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 20, "verse": 11, "text": "If it accepts your offer of peace and opens its gates to you, all the people found in it will become forced laborers for you and serve you. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Ex 1:11; Jos 16:10; 17:13; Jdg 1:28-35; 2Sm 20:24; 1Kg 5:13-14; 9:21"}, {"pk": 4033254, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 20, "verse": 12, "text": "However, if it does not make peace with you but wages war against you, lay siege to it."}, {"pk": 4033255, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 20, "verse": 13, "text": "When the LORD your God hands it over to you, strike down all its males with the sword. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Nm 31:7"}, {"pk": 4033256, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 20, "verse": 14, "text": "But you may take the women, dependents, animals, and whatever else is in the city\u2009\u2014\u2009all its spoil\u2009\u2014\u2009as plunder. You may enjoy the spoil of your enemies that the LORD your God has given you."}, {"pk": 4033257, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 20, "verse": 15, "text": "This is how you are to treat all the cities that are far away from you and are not among the cities of these nations."}, {"pk": 4033258, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 20, "verse": 16, "text": "However, you must not let any living thing survive among the cities of these people the LORD your God is giving you as an inheritance."}, {"pk": 4033259, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 20, "verse": 17, "text": "You must completely destroy them\u2009\u2014\u2009the Hethite, Amorite, Canaanite, Perizzite, Hivite, and Jebusite\u2009\u2014\u2009as the LORD your God has commanded you,"}, {"pk": 4033260, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 20, "verse": 18, "text": "so that they won\u2019t teach you to do all the detestable acts they do for their gods, and you sin against the LORD your God. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Dt 7:1-5"}, {"pk": 4033261, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 20, "verse": 19, "text": "\u201cWhen you lay siege to a city for a long time, fighting against it in order to capture it, do not destroy its trees by putting an ax to them, because you can get food from them. Do not cut them down. Are trees of the field human, to come under siege by you?"}, {"pk": 4033262, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 20, "verse": 20, "text": "But you may destroy the trees that you know do not produce food. You may cut them down to build siege works against the city that is waging war against you, until it falls."}, {"pk": 4033263, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 21, "verse": 1, "text": "\u201cIf a murder victim is found lying in a field in the land the LORD your God is giving you to possess, and it is not known who killed him,"}, {"pk": 4033264, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 21, "verse": 2, "text": "your elders and judges are to come out and measure the distance from the victim to the nearby cities."}, {"pk": 4033265, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 21, "verse": 3, "text": "The elders of the city nearest to the victim are to get a young cow that has not been yoked or used for work."}, {"pk": 4033266, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 21, "verse": 4, "text": "The elders of that city will bring the cow down to a continually flowing stream, to a place not tilled or sown, and they will break its neck there by the stream."}, {"pk": 4033267, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 21, "verse": 5, "text": "Then the priests, the sons of Levi, will come forward, for the LORD your God has chosen them to serve him and pronounce blessings in his name, and they are to give a ruling in [1] every dispute and case of assault.", "comment": "[1] Lit and according to their mouth will be"}, {"pk": 4033268, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 21, "verse": 6, "text": "All the elders of the city nearest to the victim will wash their hands by the stream over the young cow whose neck has been broken."}, {"pk": 4033269, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 21, "verse": 7, "text": "They will declare, \u2018Our hands did not shed this blood; our eyes did not see it."}, {"pk": 4033270, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 21, "verse": 8, "text": "LORD, wipe away the guilt of your people Israel whom you redeemed, and do not hold the shedding of innocent blood against them.\u2019 Then the responsibility for bloodshed will be wiped away from them."}, {"pk": 4033271, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 21, "verse": 9, "text": "You must purge from yourselves the guilt of shedding innocent blood, for you will be doing what is right in the LORD\u2019s sight."}, {"pk": 4033272, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 21, "verse": 10, "text": "\u201cWhen you go to war against your enemies and the LORD your God hands them over to you and you take some of them prisoner, and"}, {"pk": 4033273, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 21, "verse": 11, "text": "if you see a beautiful woman among the captives, desire her, and want to take her as your wife,"}, {"pk": 4033274, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 21, "verse": 12, "text": "you are to bring her into your house. She is to shave her head, trim her nails,"}, {"pk": 4033275, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 21, "verse": 13, "text": "remove the clothes she was wearing when she was taken prisoner, live in your house, and mourn for her father and mother a full month. After that, you may have sexual relations with her and be her husband, and she will be your wife."}, {"pk": 4033276, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 21, "verse": 14, "text": "Then if you are not satisfied with her, you are to let her go where she wants, but you must not sell her or treat her as merchandise, [2] because you have humiliated her.", "comment": "[2] Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4033277, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 21, "verse": 15, "text": "\u201cIf a man has two wives, one loved and the other unloved, and both the loved and the unloved bear him sons, and if the unloved wife has the firstborn son,"}, {"pk": 4033278, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 21, "verse": 16, "text": "when that man gives what he has to his sons as an inheritance, he is not to show favoritism to the son of the loved wife as his firstborn over the firstborn of the unloved wife."}, {"pk": 4033279, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 21, "verse": 17, "text": "He must acknowledge the firstborn, the son of the unloved wife, by giving him two shares [3] [4] of his estate, for he is the firstfruits of his virility; he has the rights of the firstborn. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Gn 29:30-33; 49:3
[3] Lit him mouth of two, or two mouthfuls
[4] Or two-thirds"}, {"pk": 4033280, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 21, "verse": 18, "text": "\u201cIf a man has a stubborn and rebellious son who does not obey his father or mother and doesn\u2019t listen to them even after they discipline him,"}, {"pk": 4033281, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 21, "verse": 19, "text": "his father and mother are to take hold of him and bring him to the elders of his city, to the gate \u24d6 of his hometown.", "comment": "\u24d6 Dt 17:8; 22:15; 25:7"}, {"pk": 4033282, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 21, "verse": 20, "text": "They will say to the elders of his city, \u2018This son of ours is stubborn and rebellious; he doesn\u2019t obey us. He\u2019s a glutton and a drunkard.\u2019"}, {"pk": 4033283, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 21, "verse": 21, "text": "Then all the men of his city will stone him to death. \u24d7 You must purge the evil from you, and all Israel will hear and be afraid.", "comment": "\u24d7 Ex 21:17; Lv 20:9"}, {"pk": 4033284, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 21, "verse": 22, "text": "\u201cIf anyone is found guilty of an offense deserving the death penalty and is executed, and you hang his body on a tree,"}, {"pk": 4033285, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 21, "verse": 23, "text": "you are not to leave his corpse on the tree overnight but are to bury him that day, for anyone hung on a tree is under God\u2019s curse. \u24d8 You must not defile the land the LORD your God is giving you as an inheritance. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Dt 15:4
\u24d8 Gl 3:13"}, {"pk": 4033286, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 22, "verse": 1, "text": "\u201cIf you see your brother Israelite\u2019s ox or sheep straying, do not ignore it; make sure you return it to your brother."}, {"pk": 4033287, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 22, "verse": 2, "text": "If your brother does not live near you or you don\u2019t know him, you are to bring the animal to your home to remain with you until your brother comes looking for it; then you can return it to him."}, {"pk": 4033288, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 22, "verse": 3, "text": "Do the same for his donkey, his garment, or anything your brother has lost and you have found. You must not ignore it. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Ex 23:4"}, {"pk": 4033289, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 22, "verse": 4, "text": "If you see your brother\u2019s donkey or ox fallen down on the road, do not ignore it; help him lift it up."}, {"pk": 4033290, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 22, "verse": 5, "text": "\u201cA woman is not to wear male clothing, and a man is not to put on a woman\u2019s garment, for everyone who does these things is detestable to the LORD your God."}, {"pk": 4033291, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 22, "verse": 6, "text": "\u201cIf you come across a bird\u2019s nest with chicks or eggs, either in a tree or on the ground along the road, and the mother is sitting on the chicks or eggs, do not take the mother along with the young."}, {"pk": 4033292, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 22, "verse": 7, "text": "You may take the young for yourself, but be sure to let the mother go free, so that you may prosper and live long."}, {"pk": 4033293, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 22, "verse": 8, "text": "If you build a new house, make a railing around your roof, so that you don\u2019t bring bloodguilt on your house if someone falls from it."}, {"pk": 4033294, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 22, "verse": 9, "text": "Do not plant your vineyard with two types of seed; otherwise, the entire harvest, both the crop you plant and the produce of the vineyard, will be defiled."}, {"pk": 4033295, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 22, "verse": 10, "text": "Do not plow with an ox and a donkey together."}, {"pk": 4033296, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 22, "verse": 11, "text": "Do not wear clothes made of both wool and linen. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Lv 19:19"}, {"pk": 4033297, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 22, "verse": 12, "text": "Make tassels on the four corners of the outer garment you wear. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Nm 15:38-39"}, {"pk": 4033298, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 22, "verse": 13, "text": "\u201cIf a man marries a woman, has sexual relations with her, and comes to hate her,"}, {"pk": 4033299, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 22, "verse": 14, "text": "and accuses her of shameful conduct, and gives her a bad name, saying, \u2018I married this woman and was intimate with her, but I didn\u2019t find any evidence of her virginity,\u2019"}, {"pk": 4033300, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 22, "verse": 15, "text": "the young woman\u2019s father and mother will take the evidence of her virginity and bring it to the city elders at the city gate. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Dt 17:8; 21:19; 25:7"}, {"pk": 4033301, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 22, "verse": 16, "text": "The young woman\u2019s father will say to the elders, \u2018I gave my daughter to this man as a wife, but he hates her."}, {"pk": 4033302, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 22, "verse": 17, "text": "He has accused her of shameful conduct, saying: \u201cI didn\u2019t find any evidence of your daughter\u2019s virginity,\u201d but here is the evidence of my daughter\u2019s virginity.\u2019 They will spread out the cloth before the city elders."}, {"pk": 4033303, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 22, "verse": 18, "text": "Then the elders of that city will take the man and punish him. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Dt 25:1-3"}, {"pk": 4033304, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 22, "verse": 19, "text": "They will also fine him a hundred silver shekels and give them to the young woman\u2019s father, because that man gave an Israelite virgin a bad name. She will remain his wife; he cannot divorce her as long as he lives."}, {"pk": 4033305, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 22, "verse": 20, "text": "But if this accusation is true and no evidence of the young woman\u2019s virginity is found,"}, {"pk": 4033306, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 22, "verse": 21, "text": "they will bring the woman to the door of her father\u2019s house, and the men of her city will stone her to death. For she has committed an outrage in Israel by being promiscuous while living in her father\u2019s house. You must purge the evil from you."}, {"pk": 4033307, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 22, "verse": 22, "text": "\u201cIf a man is discovered having sexual relations with another man\u2019s wife, both the man who had sex with the woman and the woman must die. You must purge the evil from Israel."}, {"pk": 4033308, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 22, "verse": 23, "text": "If there is a young woman who is a virgin engaged to a man, and another man encounters her in the city and sleeps with her,"}, {"pk": 4033309, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 22, "verse": 24, "text": "take the two of them out to the gate of that city and stone them to death\u2009\u2014\u2009the young woman because she did not cry out in the city and the man because he has violated his neighbor\u2019s fianc\u00e9e. You must purge the evil from you."}, {"pk": 4033310, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 22, "verse": 25, "text": "But if the man encounters an engaged woman in the open country, and he seizes and rapes her, only the man who raped her must die."}, {"pk": 4033311, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 22, "verse": 26, "text": "Do nothing to the young woman, because she is not guilty of an offense deserving death. This case is just like one in which a man attacks his neighbor and murders him."}, {"pk": 4033312, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 22, "verse": 27, "text": "When he found her in the field, the engaged woman cried out, but there was no one to rescue her."}, {"pk": 4033313, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 22, "verse": 28, "text": "If a man encounters a young woman, a virgin who is not engaged, takes hold of her and rapes her, and they are discovered,"}, {"pk": 4033314, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 22, "verse": 29, "text": "the man who raped her is to give the young woman\u2019s father fifty silver shekels, and she will become his wife because he violated her. \u24d1 He cannot divorce her as long as he lives.", "comment": "\u24d1 Ex 22:16-17"}, {"pk": 4033315, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 22, "verse": 30, "text": "\u201cA man is not to marry his father\u2019s wife; he must not violate his father\u2019s marriage bed. [1] \u24d2", "comment": "[1] Lit not uncover the edge of his father\u2019s garment; Ru 3:9; Ezk 16:8
\u24d2 Lv 18:8; 20:10-11"}, {"pk": 4033316, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 23, "verse": 1, "text": "\u201cNo man whose testicles have been crushed [1] or whose penis has been cut off may enter the LORD\u2019s assembly.", "comment": "[1] Litman bruised by crushing"}, {"pk": 4033317, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 23, "verse": 2, "text": "No one of illegitimate birth may enter the LORD\u2019s assembly; none of his descendants, even to the tenth generation, may enter the LORD\u2019s assembly."}, {"pk": 4033318, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 23, "verse": 3, "text": "No Ammonite or Moabite may enter the LORD\u2019s assembly; \u24d3 none of their descendants, even to the tenth generation, may ever enter the LORD\u2019s assembly.", "comment": "\u24d3 Neh 13:1-2"}, {"pk": 4033319, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 23, "verse": 4, "text": "This is because they did not meet you with food and water on the journey after you came out of Egypt, and because Balaam son of Beor from Pethor in Aram-naharaim was hired to curse you. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Nm 22:5-6"}, {"pk": 4033320, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 23, "verse": 5, "text": "Yet the LORD your God would not listen to Balaam, but he turned the curse into a blessing for you because the LORD your God loves \u24d5 you. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d5 Dt 4:37
\u24d6 Nm 23:11; 24:10"}, {"pk": 4033321, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 23, "verse": 6, "text": "Never pursue their welfare or prosperity as long as you live."}, {"pk": 4033322, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 23, "verse": 7, "text": "Do not despise an Edomite, because he is your brother. Do not despise an Egyptian, because you were a resident alien in his land."}, {"pk": 4033323, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 23, "verse": 8, "text": "The children born to them in the third generation may enter the LORD\u2019s assembly."}, {"pk": 4033324, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 23, "verse": 9, "text": "\u201cWhen you are encamped against your enemies, be careful to avoid anything offensive."}, {"pk": 4033325, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 23, "verse": 10, "text": "If there is a man among you who is unclean because of a bodily emission during the night, he must go outside the camp; he may not come anywhere inside the camp."}, {"pk": 4033326, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 23, "verse": 11, "text": "When evening approaches, he is to wash with water, and when the sun sets he may come inside the camp. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Lv 15:16-17"}, {"pk": 4033327, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 23, "verse": 12, "text": "You are to have a place outside the camp and go there to relieve yourself."}, {"pk": 4033328, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 23, "verse": 13, "text": "You are to have a digging tool in your equipment; when you relieve yourself, dig a hole with it and cover up your excrement."}, {"pk": 4033329, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 23, "verse": 14, "text": "For the LORD your God walks throughout your camp to protect you and deliver your enemies to you; so your encampments must be holy. He must not see anything indecent among you or he will turn away from you."}, {"pk": 4033330, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 23, "verse": 15, "text": "\u201cDo not return a slave to his master when he has escaped from his master to you."}, {"pk": 4033331, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 23, "verse": 16, "text": "Let him live among you wherever he wants within your city gates. Do not mistreat him."}, {"pk": 4033332, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 23, "verse": 17, "text": "\u201cNo Israelite woman is to be a cult prostitute, and no Israelite man is to be a cult prostitute."}, {"pk": 4033333, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 23, "verse": 18, "text": "Do not bring a female prostitute\u2019s wages or a male prostitute\u2019s [2] earnings into the house of the LORD your God to fulfill any vow, because both are detestable to the LORD your God.", "comment": "[2] Lit a dog\u2019s"}, {"pk": 4033334, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 23, "verse": 19, "text": "\u201cDo not charge your brother interest on silver, food, or anything that can earn interest."}, {"pk": 4033335, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 23, "verse": 20, "text": "You may charge a foreigner interest, but you must not charge your brother Israelite interest, so that the LORD your God may bless you in everything you do [3] in the land you are entering to possess. \u24d8", "comment": "[3] Lit you put your hand to
\u24d8 Ex 22:25"}, {"pk": 4033336, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 23, "verse": 21, "text": "\u201cIf you make a vow to the LORD your God, do not be slow to keep it, because he will require it of you, and it will be counted against you as sin."}, {"pk": 4033337, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 23, "verse": 22, "text": "But if you refrain from making a vow, it will not be counted against you as sin."}, {"pk": 4033338, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 23, "verse": 23, "text": "Be careful to do whatever comes from your lips, because you have freely vowed what you promised [4] to the LORD your God. \u24d9", "comment": "[4] Lit promised with your mouth
\u24d9 Nm 30:2-15; Jb 22:27; Ps 50:14; 56:12; 61:8; Pr 20:25; Ec 5:4-7; Mal 1:14"}, {"pk": 4033339, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 23, "verse": 24, "text": "\u201cWhen you enter your neighbor\u2019s vineyard, you may eat as many grapes as you want until you are full, but do not put any in your container."}, {"pk": 4033340, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 23, "verse": 25, "text": "When you enter your neighbor\u2019s standing grain, you may pluck heads of grain with your hand, but do not put a sickle to your neighbor\u2019s grain."}, {"pk": 4033341, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 24, "verse": 1, "text": "\u201cIf a man marries a woman, but she becomes displeasing to him [1] because he finds something indecent about her, he may write her a divorce certificate, hand it to her, and send her away from his house. \u24da", "comment": "[1] Lit she does not find favor in his eyes
\u24da Mt 5:31; 19:7; Mk 10:4"}, {"pk": 4033342, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 24, "verse": 2, "text": "If after leaving his house she goes and becomes another man\u2019s wife,"}, {"pk": 4033343, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 24, "verse": 3, "text": "and the second man hates her, writes her a divorce certificate, hands it to her, and sends her away from his house or if he dies,"}, {"pk": 4033344, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 24, "verse": 4, "text": "the first husband who sent her away may not marry her again after she has been defiled, because that would be detestable to the LORD. You must not bring guilt on the land the LORD your God is giving you as an inheritance. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Dt 15:4"}, {"pk": 4033345, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 24, "verse": 5, "text": "\u201cWhen a man takes a bride, he must not go out with the army or be liable for any duty. He is free to stay at home for one year, so that he can bring joy to the wife he has married."}, {"pk": 4033346, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 24, "verse": 6, "text": "\u201cDo not take a pair of grindstones or even the upper millstone as security for a debt, because that is like taking a life as security."}, {"pk": 4033347, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 24, "verse": 7, "text": "\u201cIf a man is discovered kidnapping \u24dc one of his Israelite brothers, whether he treats him as a slave or sells him, the kidnapper must die. You must purge the evil from you.", "comment": "\u24dc Gn 40:15; Ex 21:16; 22:1; 1Sm 30:2-3,5; 1Tm 1:10"}, {"pk": 4033348, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 24, "verse": 8, "text": "\u201cBe careful with a person who has a case of serious skin disease, following carefully everything the Levitical priests instruct you to do. Be careful to do as I have commanded them."}, {"pk": 4033349, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 24, "verse": 9, "text": "Remember what the LORD your God did to Miriam on the journey after you left Egypt. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Nm 12:1-15; Dt 25:17"}, {"pk": 4033350, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 24, "verse": 10, "text": "\u201cWhen you make a loan of any kind to your neighbor, do not enter his house to collect what he offers as security."}, {"pk": 4033351, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 24, "verse": 11, "text": "Stand outside while the man you are making the loan to brings the security out to you."}, {"pk": 4033352, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 24, "verse": 12, "text": "If he is a poor man, do not sleep with the garment he has given as security."}, {"pk": 4033353, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 24, "verse": 13, "text": "Be sure to return it [2] to him at sunset. Then he will sleep in it and bless you, and this will be counted as righteousness to you before the LORD your God. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Ex 22:26-27
[2] Lit return what he has given as security"}, {"pk": 4033354, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 24, "verse": 14, "text": "\u201cDo not oppress a hired worker who is poor and needy, whether one of your Israelite brothers or one of the resident aliens in a town [3] in your land.", "comment": "[3] Lit within the city gates"}, {"pk": 4033355, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 24, "verse": 15, "text": "You are to pay him his wages each day before the sun sets, because he is poor and depends on them. \u24d1 Otherwise he will cry out to the LORD against you, and you will be held guilty.", "comment": "\u24d1 Lv 19:13"}, {"pk": 4033356, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 24, "verse": 16, "text": "\u201cFathers are not to be put to death for their children, and children are not to be put to death for their fathers; each person will be put to death for his own sin. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 2Kg 14:6; 2Ch 25:4; Ezk 18:20; 33:10-20"}, {"pk": 4033357, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 24, "verse": 17, "text": "Do not deny justice to a resident alien or fatherless child, and do not take a widow\u2019s garment as security."}, {"pk": 4033358, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 24, "verse": 18, "text": "Remember that you were a slave in Egypt, and the LORD your God redeemed \u24d3 you from there. Therefore I am commanding you to do this. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d3 Dt 7:8; 9:26; 15:15
\u24d4 Dt 15:15; 24:22"}, {"pk": 4033359, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 24, "verse": 19, "text": "\u201cWhen you reap the harvest in your field, and you forget a sheaf in the field, do not go back to get it. It is to be left for the resident alien, the fatherless, and the widow, so that the LORD your God may bless you in all the work of your hands. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 23:2-3,6-9; Dt 30:9"}, {"pk": 4033360, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 24, "verse": 20, "text": "When you knock down the fruit from your olive tree, do not go over the branches again. What remains will be for the resident alien, the fatherless, and the widow."}, {"pk": 4033361, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 24, "verse": 21, "text": "When you gather the grapes of your vineyard, do not glean what is left. What remains will be for the resident alien, the fatherless, and the widow."}, {"pk": 4033362, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 24, "verse": 22, "text": "Remember that you were a slave in the land of Egypt. Therefore I am commanding you to do this. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Ex 22:26-27; Lv 19:9-10,13,15"}, {"pk": 4033363, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 25, "verse": 1, "text": "\u201cIf there is a dispute between men, they are to go to court, and the judges will hear their case. They will clear the innocent and condemn the guilty."}, {"pk": 4033364, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 25, "verse": 2, "text": "If the guilty party deserves to be flogged, the judge will make him lie down and be flogged in his presence with the number of lashes appropriate for his crime."}, {"pk": 4033365, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 25, "verse": 3, "text": "He may be flogged with forty lashes, but no more. Otherwise, if he is flogged with more lashes than these, your brother will be degraded in your sight."}, {"pk": 4033366, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 25, "verse": 4, "text": "\u201cDo not muzzle an ox while it treads out grain. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 1Co 9:9; 1Tm 5:18"}, {"pk": 4033367, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 25, "verse": 5, "text": "\u201cWhen brothers live on the same property [1] and one of them dies without a son, the wife of the dead man may not marry a stranger outside the family. Her brother-in-law is to take her as his wife, have sexual relations with her, and perform the duty of a brother-in-law for her.", "comment": "[1] Lit live together"}, {"pk": 4033368, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 25, "verse": 6, "text": "The first son she bears will carry on the name of the dead brother, so his name will not be blotted out from Israel. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Gn 38:8; Mt 22:24; Mk 12:19; Lk 20:28"}, {"pk": 4033369, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 25, "verse": 7, "text": "But if the man doesn\u2019t want to marry his sister-in-law, she is to go to the elders at the city gate \u24d9 and say, \u2018My brother-in-law refuses to preserve his brother\u2019s name in Israel. He isn\u2019t willing to perform the duty of a brother-in-law for me.\u2019", "comment": "\u24d9 Dt 17:8; 21:19; 22:15"}, {"pk": 4033370, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 25, "verse": 8, "text": "The elders of his city will summon him and speak with him. If he persists and says, \u2018I don\u2019t want to marry her,\u2019"}, {"pk": 4033371, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 25, "verse": 9, "text": "then his sister-in-law will go up to him in the sight of the elders, remove his sandal from his foot, and spit in his face. Then she will declare, \u2018This is what is done to a man who will not build up his brother\u2019s house.\u2019"}, {"pk": 4033372, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 25, "verse": 10, "text": "And his family name in Israel will be \u2018The house of the man whose sandal was removed.\u2019 \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Gn 38; Ru 4:1-12"}, {"pk": 4033373, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 25, "verse": 11, "text": "\u201cIf two men are fighting with each other, and the wife of one steps in to rescue her husband from the one striking him, and she puts out her hand and grabs his genitals,"}, {"pk": 4033374, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 25, "verse": 12, "text": "you are to cut off her hand. Do not show pity."}, {"pk": 4033375, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 25, "verse": 13, "text": "\u201cDo not have differing weights [2] in your bag, one heavy and one light. \u24db", "comment": "[2] Lit have a stone and a stone
\u24db Pr 20:10"}, {"pk": 4033376, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 25, "verse": 14, "text": "Do not have differing dry measures in your house, a larger and a smaller."}, {"pk": 4033377, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 25, "verse": 15, "text": "You must have a full and honest weight, a full and honest dry measure, so that you may live long in the land the LORD your God is giving you."}, {"pk": 4033378, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 25, "verse": 16, "text": "For everyone who does such things and acts unfairly is detestable to the LORD your God. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Lv 19:35-36"}, {"pk": 4033379, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 25, "verse": 17, "text": "\u201cRemember what the Amalekites did to you on the journey after you left Egypt. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Dt 24:9"}, {"pk": 4033380, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 25, "verse": 18, "text": "They met you along the way and attacked all your stragglers from behind when you were tired and weary. They did not fear God."}, {"pk": 4033381, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 25, "verse": 19, "text": "When the LORD your God gives you rest \u24d0 from all the enemies around you in the land the LORD your God is giving you to possess as an inheritance, \u24d1 blot out the memory of Amalek under heaven. Do not forget. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d0 Dt 3:20; 5:14; 12:9-11; 28:65
\u24d1 Dt 15:4
\u24d2 Ex 17:8-16; 1Sm 15; 30"}, {"pk": 4033382, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 26, "verse": 1, "text": "\u201cWhen you enter the land the LORD your God is giving you as an inheritance, \u24d3 and you take possession of it and live in it,", "comment": "\u24d3 Dt 15:4; 17:14"}, {"pk": 4033383, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 26, "verse": 2, "text": "take some of the first of all the land\u2019s produce that you harvest from the land the LORD your God is giving you and put it in a basket. Then go to the place where the LORD your God chooses to have his name dwell. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Dt 12:11"}, {"pk": 4033384, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 26, "verse": 3, "text": "When you come before the priest who is serving at that time, say to him, \u2018Today I declare to the LORD your [1] God that I have entered the land the LORD swore to our fathers to give us.\u2019", "comment": "[1] LXX reads my"}, {"pk": 4033385, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 26, "verse": 4, "text": "\u201cThen the priest will take the basket from you and place it before the altar of the LORD your God."}, {"pk": 4033386, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 26, "verse": 5, "text": "You are to respond by saying in the presence of the LORD your God: My father was a wandering Aramean. \u24d5 He went down to Egypt with a few people and resided there as an alien. \u24d6 There he became a great, powerful, and populous nation.", "comment": "\u24d5 Gn 28:5
\u24d6 Ex 1:1-3"}, {"pk": 4033387, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 26, "verse": 6, "text": "But the Egyptians mistreated and oppressed us, and forced us to do hard labor."}, {"pk": 4033388, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 26, "verse": 7, "text": "So we called out to the LORD, the God of our fathers, and the LORD heard our cry and saw our misery, hardship, and oppression. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Ex 3:7"}, {"pk": 4033389, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 26, "verse": 8, "text": "Then the LORD brought us out of Egypt with a strong hand and an outstretched arm, with terrifying power, and with signs and wonders."}, {"pk": 4033390, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 26, "verse": 9, "text": "He led us to this place and gave us this land, a land flowing with milk and honey. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Dt 11:9; Jr 32:22"}, {"pk": 4033391, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 26, "verse": 10, "text": "I have now brought the first of the land\u2019s produce that you, LORD, have given me. You will then place the container before the LORD your God and bow down to him."}, {"pk": 4033392, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 26, "verse": 11, "text": "You, the Levites, and the resident aliens among you will rejoice \u24d9 in all the good things the LORD your God has given you and your household.", "comment": "\u24d9 Lv 23:40; Dt 12:12; 14:26; 16:11; 27:7"}, {"pk": 4033393, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 26, "verse": 12, "text": "\u201cWhen you have finished paying all the tenth of your produce in the third year, \u24da the year of the tenth, you are to give it to the Levites, resident aliens, fatherless children and widows, so that they may eat in your towns and be satisfied.", "comment": "\u24da Dt 14:28-29"}, {"pk": 4033394, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 26, "verse": 13, "text": "Then you will say in the presence of the LORD your God: I have taken the consecrated portion out of my house; I have also given it to the Levites, resident aliens, fatherless children, and widows, according to all the commands you gave me. I have not violated or forgotten your commands."}, {"pk": 4033395, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 26, "verse": 14, "text": "I have not eaten any of it while in mourning, or removed any of it while unclean, or offered any of it for the dead. \u24db I have obeyed the LORD my God; I have done all you commanded me.", "comment": "\u24db Jr 16:7; Ezk 24:17; Hs 9:4"}, {"pk": 4033396, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 26, "verse": 15, "text": "Look down from your holy dwelling, from heaven, and bless your people Israel and the land you have given us as you swore to our fathers, a land flowing with milk and honey."}, {"pk": 4033397, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 26, "verse": 16, "text": "\u201cThe LORD your God is commanding you this day to follow these statutes and ordinances. Follow them carefully with all your heart and all your soul."}, {"pk": 4033398, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 26, "verse": 17, "text": "Today you have affirmed that the LORD is your God and that you will walk in his ways, keep his statutes, commands, and ordinances, and obey him."}, {"pk": 4033399, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 26, "verse": 18, "text": "And today the LORD has affirmed that you are his own possession as he promised you, that you are to keep all his commands,"}, {"pk": 4033400, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 26, "verse": 19, "text": "that he will elevate you to praise, fame, and glory above all the nations he has made, and that you will be a holy people \u24dc to the LORD your God as he promised.\u201d", "comment": "\u24dc Dt 7:6"}, {"pk": 4033401, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 27, "verse": 1, "text": "Moses and the elders of Israel commanded the people, \u201cKeep every command I am giving you today."}, {"pk": 4033402, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 27, "verse": 2, "text": "When you cross the Jordan into the land the LORD your God is giving you, set up large stones and cover them with plaster. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Jos 8:30-32"}, {"pk": 4033403, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 27, "verse": 3, "text": "Write all the words of this law on the stones after you cross to enter the land the LORD your God is giving you, a land flowing with milk and honey, \u24d0 as the LORD, the God of your fathers, has promised you.", "comment": "\u24d0 Dt 11:9"}, {"pk": 4033404, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 27, "verse": 4, "text": "When you have crossed the Jordan, you are to set up these stones on Mount Ebal, as I am commanding you today, and you are to cover them with plaster."}, {"pk": 4033405, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 27, "verse": 5, "text": "Build an altar of stones there to the LORD your God\u2009\u2014\u2009do not use any iron tool on them. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Ex 20:25"}, {"pk": 4033406, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 27, "verse": 6, "text": "Use uncut stones to build the altar of the LORD your God and offer burnt offerings to the LORD your God on it."}, {"pk": 4033407, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 27, "verse": 7, "text": "There you are to sacrifice fellowship offerings, eat, and rejoice in the presence of the LORD your God."}, {"pk": 4033408, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 27, "verse": 8, "text": "Write clearly all the words of this law on the plastered stones.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4033409, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 27, "verse": 9, "text": "Moses and the Levitical priests spoke to all Israel, \u201cBe silent, Israel, and listen! This day you have become the people of the LORD your God."}, {"pk": 4033410, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 27, "verse": 10, "text": "Obey the LORD your God and follow his commands and statutes I am giving you today.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4033411, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 27, "verse": 11, "text": "On that day Moses commanded the people,"}, {"pk": 4033412, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 27, "verse": 12, "text": "\u201cWhen you have crossed the Jordan, these tribes will stand on Mount Gerizim to bless the people: Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Joseph, and Benjamin."}, {"pk": 4033413, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 27, "verse": 13, "text": "And these tribes will stand on Mount Ebal to deliver the curse: Reuben, Gad, Asher, Zebulun, Dan, and Naphtali. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Dt 11:29-30; Jos 8:33-35"}, {"pk": 4033414, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 27, "verse": 14, "text": "The Levites will proclaim in a loud voice to every Israelite:"}, {"pk": 4033415, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 27, "verse": 15, "text": "\u2018The person who makes a carved idol or cast image, which is detestable to the LORD, the work of a craftsman, and sets it up in secret is cursed.\u2019 And all the people will reply, \u2018Amen!\u2019
"}, {"pk": 4033416, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 27, "verse": 16, "text": "\u2018The one who dishonors his father or mother is cursed.\u2019 And all the people will say, \u2018Amen!\u2019
"}, {"pk": 4033417, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 27, "verse": 17, "text": "\u2018The one who moves his neighbor\u2019s boundary marker is cursed.\u2019 And all the people will say, \u2018Amen!\u2019
"}, {"pk": 4033418, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 27, "verse": 18, "text": "\u2018The one who leads a blind person astray on the road is cursed.\u2019 And all the people will say, \u2018Amen!\u2019
"}, {"pk": 4033419, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 27, "verse": 19, "text": "\u2018The one who denies justice to a resident alien, a fatherless child, or a widow is cursed.\u2019 And all the people will say, \u2018Amen!\u2019
"}, {"pk": 4033420, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 27, "verse": 20, "text": "\u2018The one who sleeps with his father\u2019s wife is cursed, for he has violated his father\u2019s marriage bed.\u2019 [1] And all the people will say, \u2018Amen!\u2019
", "comment": "[1] Lit has uncovered the edge of his father\u2019s garment; Ru 3:9; Ezk 16:8"}, {"pk": 4033421, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 27, "verse": 21, "text": "\u2018The one who has sexual intercourse with any animal is cursed.\u2019 And all the people will say, \u2018Amen!\u2019
"}, {"pk": 4033422, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 27, "verse": 22, "text": "\u2018The one who sleeps with his sister, whether his father\u2019s daughter or his mother\u2019s daughter is cursed.\u2019 And all the people will say, \u2018Amen!\u2019
"}, {"pk": 4033423, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 27, "verse": 23, "text": "\u2018The one who sleeps with his mother-in-law is cursed.\u2019 And all the people will say, \u2018Amen!\u2019
"}, {"pk": 4033424, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 27, "verse": 24, "text": "\u2018The one who secretly kills his neighbor is cursed.\u2019 And all the people will say, \u2018Amen!\u2019
"}, {"pk": 4033425, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 27, "verse": 25, "text": "\u2018The one who accepts a bribe to kill an innocent person is cursed.\u2019 And all the people will say, \u2018Amen!\u2019
"}, {"pk": 4033426, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 27, "verse": 26, "text": "\u2018Anyone who does not put the words of this law into practice is cursed.\u2019 And all the people will say, \u2018Amen!\u2019
"}, {"pk": 4033427, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 28, "verse": 1, "text": "\u201cNow \u24d3 if you faithfully obey the LORD your God \u24d4 and are careful to follow all his commands I am giving you today, \u24d5 the LORD your God will put you far above all the nations of the earth. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d4 Ex 15:26; 19:5; 23:22; Dt 11:13; 15:5; Jr 17:24; Zch 6:15
\u24d3 Lv 26:3-13
\u24d5 Dt 13:18; 30:8
\u24d6 Gn 18:18; 22:18; Jr 33:9; Zch 12:3"}, {"pk": 4033428, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 28, "verse": 2, "text": "All these blessings will come and overtake \u24d7 you, because you obey the LORD your God:", "comment": "\u24d7 Dt 28:15,45; Is 35:10; 51:11; Zch 1:6"}, {"pk": 4033429, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 28, "verse": 3, "text": "You will be blessed in the city
and blessed in the country. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Dt 28:16"}, {"pk": 4033430, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 28, "verse": 4, "text": "Your offspring [1] will be blessed,
and your land\u2019s produce,
and the offspring of your livestock,
including the young of your herds
and the newborn of your flocks. \u24d9
", "comment": "[1] Lit The fruit of your womb, also in v. 18
\u24d9 Dt 7:13"}, {"pk": 4033431, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 28, "verse": 5, "text": "Your basket and kneading bowl will be blessed.
"}, {"pk": 4033432, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 28, "verse": 6, "text": "You will be blessed when you come in
and blessed when you go out. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Dt 28:19; 2Kg 19:27; Is 37:28"}, {"pk": 4033433, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 28, "verse": 7, "text": "\u201cThe LORD will cause the enemies who rise up against you to be defeated before you. They will march out against you from one direction but flee from you in seven directions."}, {"pk": 4033434, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 28, "verse": 8, "text": "The LORD will grant you a blessing on your barns and on everything you do; [2] \u24db he will bless you in the land the LORD your God is giving you. \u24dc", "comment": "[2] Lit you put your hand to, also in v. 20
\u24db Pr 3:10
\u24dc Dt 15:4; 30:16"}, {"pk": 4033435, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 28, "verse": 9, "text": "The LORD will establish you as his holy people, \u24dd as he swore to you, if you obey the commands of the LORD your God and walk in his ways.", "comment": "\u24dd Ex 22:31; Dt 7:6; 14:2,21; 26:19; Is 62:12; 63:18"}, {"pk": 4033436, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 28, "verse": 10, "text": "Then all the peoples of the earth will see that you bear the LORD\u2019s name, \u24d0 and they will stand in awe of you. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d0 1Kg 8:60; 2Ch 6:33; Zph 3:20
\u24d1 Dt 2:4; Mc 7:17"}, {"pk": 4033437, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 28, "verse": 11, "text": "The LORD will make you prosper abundantly with offspring, [3] the offspring of your livestock, and your land\u2019s produce in the land the LORD swore to your fathers to give you.", "comment": "[3] Lit abundantly in the fruit of your womb"}, {"pk": 4033438, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 28, "verse": 12, "text": "The LORD will open for you his abundant storehouse, \u24d2 the sky, to give your land rain in its season and to bless all the work of your hands. \u24d3 You will lend to many nations, but you will not borrow.", "comment": "\u24d3 Dt 2:7; 14:29; 16:15; 24:19; 30:9
\u24d2 Ps 135:7; Jr 10:13; 51:16"}, {"pk": 4033439, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 28, "verse": 13, "text": "The LORD will make you the head and not the tail; \u24d4 you will only move upward and never downward if you listen to the LORD your God\u2019s commands I am giving you today and are careful to follow them.", "comment": "\u24d4 Dt 28:44"}, {"pk": 4033440, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 28, "verse": 14, "text": "Do not turn aside to the right or the left from all the things I am commanding you today, \u24d5 and do not follow other gods to worship them.", "comment": "\u24d5 1Sm 6:12; 12:21; 1Kg 15:5; 2Kg 22:2; 2Ch 34:2"}, {"pk": 4033441, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 28, "verse": 15, "text": "\u201cBut if you do not obey the LORD your God by carefully following all his commands and statutes I am giving you today, all these curses will come and overtake \u24d6 you: \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 Jb 27:20; Ps 7:5; 40:12; 69:24; Hs 10:9; Zch 1:6
\u24d7 Lv 26:14-46"}, {"pk": 4033442, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 28, "verse": 16, "text": "You will be cursed in the city
and cursed in the country.
"}, {"pk": 4033443, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 28, "verse": 17, "text": "Your basket and kneading bowl will be cursed.
"}, {"pk": 4033444, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 28, "verse": 18, "text": "Your offspring will be cursed,
and your land\u2019s produce,
the young of your herds,
and the newborn of your flocks.
"}, {"pk": 4033445, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 28, "verse": 19, "text": "You will be cursed when you come in
and cursed when you go out.
"}, {"pk": 4033446, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 28, "verse": 20, "text": "The LORD will send against you curses, confusion, \u24d8 and rebuke in everything you do until you are destroyed and quickly perish, \u24d9 because of the wickedness of your actions in abandoning me. \u24da", "comment": "\u24d8 Ezk 7:7
\u24d9 Dt 7:23,24; 28:45,48,51,61; Jos 23:15
\u24da Jr 4:4; 21:12; 26:3; 44:22"}, {"pk": 4033447, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 28, "verse": 21, "text": "The LORD will make pestilence cling to you until he has exterminated you from the land you are entering to possess. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db 1Sm 15:18; Jr 9:16; 49:37"}, {"pk": 4033448, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 28, "verse": 22, "text": "The LORD will afflict you with wasting disease, fever, inflammation, burning heat, drought, [4] blight, and mildew; \u24dc these will pursue you until you perish.", "comment": "[4] Or sword
\u24dc Am 4:9"}, {"pk": 4033449, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 28, "verse": 23, "text": "The sky above you will be bronze, and the earth beneath you iron."}, {"pk": 4033450, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 28, "verse": 24, "text": "The LORD will turn the rain of your land into falling [5] dust; it will descend on you from the sky until you are destroyed.", "comment": "[5] Lit powder and"}, {"pk": 4033451, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 28, "verse": 25, "text": "The LORD will cause you to be defeated before your enemies. You will march out against them from one direction but flee from them in seven directions. \u24dd You will be an object of horror \u24d0 to all the kingdoms of the earth.", "comment": "\u24dd Dt 28:7
\u24d0 2Ch 29:8; Jr 15:4; 24:9; 29:18; 34:17"}, {"pk": 4033452, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 28, "verse": 26, "text": "Your corpses will be food for all the birds of the sky and the wild animals of the earth, with no one to scare them away. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 79:2; Is 5:25; 34:3; Jr 7:33; 16:4; 19:7; 34:20; Ezk 6:5; Nah 3:3"}, {"pk": 4033453, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 28, "verse": 27, "text": "\u201cThe LORD will afflict you with the boils of Egypt, \u24d2 tumors, a festering rash, and scabies, from which you cannot be cured.", "comment": "\u24d2 Ex 9:9-11"}, {"pk": 4033454, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 28, "verse": 28, "text": "The LORD will afflict you with madness, blindness, and mental confusion, \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 2Kg 9:20; Zch 12:4"}, {"pk": 4033455, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 28, "verse": 29, "text": "so that at noon you will grope as a blind person gropes in the dark. \u24d4 You will not be successful in anything you do. You will only be oppressed and robbed continually, and no one will help you. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Dt 22:27; 1Sm 11:3; 2Sm 22:42; Ps 18:41; Is 47:15
\u24d4 Jb 5:14; Ps 91:6; Is 59:9-10; Am 8:9; Mt 27:45"}, {"pk": 4033456, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 28, "verse": 30, "text": "You will become engaged to a woman, but another man will rape her. You will build a house but not live in it. \u24d6 You will plant a vineyard but not enjoy its fruit.", "comment": "\u24d6 Ac 1:20"}, {"pk": 4033457, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 28, "verse": 31, "text": "Your ox will be slaughtered before your eyes, but you will not eat any of it. Your donkey will be taken away from you and not returned to you. Your flock will be given to your enemies, and no one will help you."}, {"pk": 4033458, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 28, "verse": 32, "text": "Your sons and daughters will be given to another people, while your eyes grow weary looking for them every day. But you will be powerless to do anything. [6] \u24d7", "comment": "[6] Litday, and not for power your hand
\u24d7 Neh 5:5"}, {"pk": 4033459, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 28, "verse": 33, "text": "A people you don\u2019t know will eat your land\u2019s produce and everything you have labored for. You will only be oppressed and crushed continually. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Jdg 10:8; Jb 20:19; Hs 5:11; Am 4:1"}, {"pk": 4033460, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 28, "verse": 34, "text": "You will be driven mad by what you see."}, {"pk": 4033461, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 28, "verse": 35, "text": "The LORD will afflict you with painful and incurable boils on your knees and thighs\u2009\u2014\u2009from the sole of your foot to the top of your head. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Jb 2:7; Is 1:6"}, {"pk": 4033462, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 28, "verse": 36, "text": "\u201cThe LORD will bring you and your king that you have appointed to a nation neither you nor your fathers have known, and there you will worship other gods, of wood and stone. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Dt 4:28; 28:64; Dn 5:23"}, {"pk": 4033463, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 28, "verse": 37, "text": "You will become an object of horror, scorn, and ridicule among all the peoples where the LORD will drive you. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Dt 4:27; 1Kg 9:7; 2Ch 7:20; Jr 24:9"}, {"pk": 4033464, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 28, "verse": 38, "text": "\u201cYou will sow much seed in the field but harvest little, because locusts will devour it."}, {"pk": 4033465, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 28, "verse": 39, "text": "You will plant and cultivate vineyards but not drink the wine or gather the grapes, because worms will eat them."}, {"pk": 4033466, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 28, "verse": 40, "text": "You will have olive trees throughout your territory but not moisten your skin with oil, because your olives will drop off."}, {"pk": 4033467, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 28, "verse": 41, "text": "You will father sons and daughters, but they will not remain yours, because they will be taken prisoner."}, {"pk": 4033468, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 28, "verse": 42, "text": "Buzzing insects will take possession of all your trees and your land\u2019s produce."}, {"pk": 4033469, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 28, "verse": 43, "text": "The resident alien among you will rise higher and higher above you, while you sink lower and lower."}, {"pk": 4033470, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 28, "verse": 44, "text": "He will lend to you, but you won\u2019t lend to him. He will be the head, and you will be the tail."}, {"pk": 4033471, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 28, "verse": 45, "text": "\u201cAll these curses will come, pursue, and overtake you until you are destroyed, since you did not obey the LORD your God and keep the commands and statutes he gave you."}, {"pk": 4033472, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 28, "verse": 46, "text": "These curses will be a sign and a wonder \u24dc against you and your descendants forever.", "comment": "\u24dc Ex 7:3; Dt 4:34; 6:22; 7:19; 26:8; Is 8:18; Jr 32:20"}, {"pk": 4033473, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 28, "verse": 47, "text": "Because you didn\u2019t serve the LORD your God with joy and a cheerful heart, \u24dd even though you had an abundance of everything,", "comment": "\u24dd Pr 15:15; Ec 9:7"}, {"pk": 4033474, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 28, "verse": 48, "text": "you will serve your enemies the LORD will send against you, in famine, thirst, nakedness, and a lack of everything. He will place an iron yoke \u24d0 on your neck until he has destroyed you.", "comment": "\u24d0 Jr 28:13-14"}, {"pk": 4033475, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 28, "verse": 49, "text": "The LORD will bring a nation from far away, from the ends of the earth, \u24d1 to swoop down on you like an eagle, \u24d2 a nation whose language you won\u2019t understand, \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d2 Jr 48:40; 49:22
\u24d1 Is 5:26
\u24d3 Jr 5:15"}, {"pk": 4033476, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 28, "verse": 50, "text": "a ruthless nation, [7] showing no respect for the old and not sparing the young.", "comment": "[7] Lit a nation strong of face"}, {"pk": 4033477, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 28, "verse": 51, "text": "They will eat the offspring of your livestock and your land\u2019s produce until you are destroyed. They will leave you no grain, new wine, fresh oil, young of your herds, or newborn of your flocks until they cause you to perish."}, {"pk": 4033478, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 28, "verse": 52, "text": "They will besiege you within all your city gates until your high and fortified walls, that you trust in, come down throughout your land. They will besiege you within all your city gates throughout the land the LORD your God has given you."}, {"pk": 4033479, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 28, "verse": 53, "text": "\u201cYou will eat your offspring, [8] the flesh of your sons and daughters the LORD your God has given you \u24d4 during the siege and hardship your enemy imposes on you.", "comment": "[8] Lit eat the fruit of your womb
\u24d4 Lv 26:29; 2Kg 6:25-29; Jr 19:9; Lm 2:20; 4:10; Ezk 5:10"}, {"pk": 4033480, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 28, "verse": 54, "text": "The most sensitive and refined man among you will look grudgingly [9] at his brother, the wife he embraces, [10] and the rest of his children,", "comment": "[9] Lit you his eye will be evil
[10] Lit wife of his bosom"}, {"pk": 4033481, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 28, "verse": 55, "text": "refusing to share with any of them his children\u2019s flesh that he will eat because he has nothing left during the siege and hardship your enemy imposes on you in all your towns."}, {"pk": 4033482, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 28, "verse": 56, "text": "The most sensitive and refined woman among you, who would not venture to set the sole of her foot on the ground because of her refinement and sensitivity, will begrudge the husband she embraces, her son, and her daughter,"}, {"pk": 4033483, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 28, "verse": 57, "text": "the afterbirth that comes out from between her legs and the children she bears, because she will secretly eat them for lack of anything else during the siege and hardship your enemy imposes on you within your city gates."}, {"pk": 4033484, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 28, "verse": 58, "text": "\u201cIf you are not careful to obey all the words of this law, which are written in this scroll, by fearing this glorious and awe-inspiring name\u2009\u2014\u2009the LORD, your God\u2009\u2014\u2009"}, {"pk": 4033485, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 28, "verse": 59, "text": "he will bring wondrous plagues on you and your descendants, severe and lasting plagues, and terrible and chronic sicknesses."}, {"pk": 4033486, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 28, "verse": 60, "text": "He will afflict you again with all the diseases of Egypt, \u24d5 which you dreaded, and they will cling to you.", "comment": "\u24d5 Dt 7:15"}, {"pk": 4033487, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 28, "verse": 61, "text": "The LORD will also afflict you with every sickness and plague not recorded in the book of this law, until you are destroyed."}, {"pk": 4033488, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 28, "verse": 62, "text": "Though you were as numerous as the stars of the sky, you will be left with only a few people, because you did not obey the LORD your God."}, {"pk": 4033489, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 28, "verse": 63, "text": "Just as the LORD was glad to cause you to prosper and to multiply you, so he will also be glad to cause you to perish and to destroy you. You will be ripped out of the land you are entering to possess."}, {"pk": 4033490, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 28, "verse": 64, "text": "Then the LORD will scatter you among all peoples from one end of the earth to the other, \u24d6 and there you will worship other gods, of wood and stone, \u24d7 which neither you nor your fathers have known. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d6 Lv 26:33; Dt 4:27; Neh 1:8; Ezk 22:15
\u24d7 Dt 4:28; 28:36; 2Kg 19:18; Ezk 20:32; Dn 5:4,23
\u24d8 Dt 8:16; 13:6; 28:36"}, {"pk": 4033491, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 28, "verse": 65, "text": "You will find no peace among those nations, and there will be no resting place \u24d9 for the sole of your foot. There the LORD will give you a trembling heart, failing eyes, and a despondent spirit.", "comment": "\u24d9 Gn 8:9; Dt 12:9"}, {"pk": 4033492, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 28, "verse": 66, "text": "Your life will hang in doubt before you. You will be in dread night and day, never certain of survival."}, {"pk": 4033493, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 28, "verse": 67, "text": "In the morning you will say, \u2018If only it were evening!\u2019 and in the evening you will say, \u2018If only it were morning!\u2019\u2009\u2014\u2009because of the dread you will have in your heart and because of what you will see."}, {"pk": 4033494, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 28, "verse": 68, "text": "The LORD will take you back in ships to Egypt by a route that I said you would never see again. \u24da There you will sell yourselves to your enemies as male and female slaves, but no one will buy you.\u201d", "comment": "\u24da Dt 17:16"}, {"pk": 4033495, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 29, "verse": 1, "text": "These are the words of the covenant \u24db the LORD commanded Moses to make with the Israelites in the land of Moab, in addition to the covenant he had made with them at Horeb. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24db Dt 31:16
\u24dc Ex 3:1; 17:6; 33:6; Dt 1:2,6,19; 4:10,15; 5:2; 18:16; 1Kg 8:9; 2Ch 5:10"}, {"pk": 4033496, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 29, "verse": 2, "text": "Moses summoned all Israel and said to them, \u201cYou have seen with your own eyes \u24dd everything the LORD did in Egypt to Pharaoh, to all his officials, and to his entire land.", "comment": "\u24dd Dt 4:34; 6:22; Jos 24:7,17"}, {"pk": 4033497, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 29, "verse": 3, "text": "You saw with your own eyes the great trials and those great signs and wonders. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Ex 7:3; Dt 6:22; 7:19; 26:8; 34:11; Neh 9:10; Ps 135:9; Jr 32:20-21"}, {"pk": 4033498, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 29, "verse": 4, "text": "Yet to this day the LORD has not given you a mind to understand, eyes to see, or ears to hear. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Is 6:9-10; Ezk 12:2; Mt 13:14; Ac 28:26-27; Rm 11:8"}, {"pk": 4033499, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 29, "verse": 5, "text": "I led you forty years in the wilderness; your clothes and the sandals on your feet did not wear out; \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Dt 8:4; Neh 9:21"}, {"pk": 4033500, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 29, "verse": 6, "text": "you did not eat food or drink wine or beer\u2009\u2014\u2009so that you might know that I am the LORD your God. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Ex 6:7; 7:5,17; 8:10,22; 9:14; 10:2; 14:4; Ezk 6:7,10,13-14"}, {"pk": 4033501, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 29, "verse": 7, "text": "When you reached this place, King Sihon of Heshbon and King Og of Bashan came out against us in battle, but we defeated them. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Dt 2:26\u20143:17"}, {"pk": 4033502, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 29, "verse": 8, "text": "We took their land and gave it as an inheritance to the Reubenites, the Gadites, and half the tribe of Manasseh. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Nm 21:21-35; 32:1-42; Jos 1:12"}, {"pk": 4033503, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 29, "verse": 9, "text": "Therefore, observe the words of this covenant \u24d6 and follow them, so that you will succeed in everything you do. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 Dt 31:16
\u24d7 Jos 1:8; Ps 1:2-3"}, {"pk": 4033504, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 29, "verse": 10, "text": "\u201cAll of you are standing today before the LORD your God\u2009\u2014\u2009your leaders, tribes, elders, officials, all the men of Israel,"}, {"pk": 4033505, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 29, "verse": 11, "text": "your dependents, your wives, and the resident aliens in your camps who cut your wood and draw your water\u2009\u2014\u2009"}, {"pk": 4033506, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 29, "verse": 12, "text": "so that you may enter into the covenant of the LORD your God, which he is making with you today, so that you may enter into his oath"}, {"pk": 4033507, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 29, "verse": 13, "text": "and so that he may establish you today as his people and he may be your God as he promised you and as he swore to your fathers Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Dt 7:8,12-13; 8:18; 9:5"}, {"pk": 4033508, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 29, "verse": 14, "text": "I am making this covenant and this oath not only with you,"}, {"pk": 4033509, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 29, "verse": 15, "text": "but also with those who are standing here with us today in the presence of the LORD our God and with those who are not here today."}, {"pk": 4033510, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 29, "verse": 16, "text": "\u201cIndeed, you know how we lived in the land of Egypt and passed through the nations where you traveled."}, {"pk": 4033511, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 29, "verse": 17, "text": "You saw their abhorrent images and idols made of wood, stone, silver, and gold, which were among them. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 2Ch 15:8; Jr 4:1; Ezk 16:36"}, {"pk": 4033512, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 29, "verse": 18, "text": "Be sure there is no man, woman, clan, or tribe among you today whose heart turns away from the LORD our God to go and worship the gods of those nations. Be sure there is no root among you bearing poisonous and bitter fruit. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Heb 12:15"}, {"pk": 4033513, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 29, "verse": 19, "text": "When someone hears the words of this oath, he may consider himself exempt, [1] thinking, \u2018I will have peace even though I follow my own stubborn heart.\u2019 This will lead to the destruction of the well-watered land as well as the dry land.", "comment": "[1] Lit may bless himself in his heart"}, {"pk": 4033514, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 29, "verse": 20, "text": "The LORD will not be willing to forgive him. Instead, his anger and jealousy will burn against that person, and every curse written in this scroll will descend on him. The LORD will blot out his name under heaven, \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Dt 9:14"}, {"pk": 4033515, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 29, "verse": 21, "text": "and single him out for harm from all the tribes of Israel, according to all the curses of the covenant written in this book of the law."}, {"pk": 4033516, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 29, "verse": 22, "text": "\u201cFuture generations of your children who follow you and the foreigner who comes from a distant country will see the plagues of that land and the sicknesses the LORD has inflicted on it."}, {"pk": 4033517, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 29, "verse": 23, "text": "All its soil will be a burning waste of sulfur and salt, unsown, producing nothing, with no plant growing on it, just like the fall of Sodom and Gomorrah, Admah and Zeboiim, which the LORD demolished in his fierce anger. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Gn 14:2,8; 19:23-29"}, {"pk": 4033518, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 29, "verse": 24, "text": "All the nations will ask, \u2018Why has the LORD done this to this land? Why this intense outburst of anger?\u2019"}, {"pk": 4033519, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 29, "verse": 25, "text": "Then people will answer, \u2018It is because they abandoned the covenant of the LORD, the God of their fathers, which he had made with them when he brought them out of the land of Egypt."}, {"pk": 4033520, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 29, "verse": 26, "text": "They began to serve other gods, bowing in worship to gods they had not known \u24dd \u2009\u2014\u2009gods that the LORD had not permitted them to worship. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd Dt 32:17
\u24d0 Dt 4:19; 1Kg 9:8-9; Jr 22:8-9"}, {"pk": 4033521, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 29, "verse": 27, "text": "Therefore the LORD\u2019s anger burned against this land, and he brought every curse written in this book on it."}, {"pk": 4033522, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 29, "verse": 28, "text": "The LORD uprooted them from their land in his anger, rage, and intense wrath, and threw them into another land where they are today.\u2019"}, {"pk": 4033523, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 29, "verse": 29, "text": "The hidden things belong to the LORD our God, but the revealed things belong to us and our children forever, so that we may follow all the words of this law."}, {"pk": 4033524, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 30, "verse": 1, "text": "\u201cWhen all these things happen to you\u2009\u2014\u2009the blessings and curses I have set before you\u2009\u2014\u2009and you come to your senses while you are in all the nations where the LORD your God has driven you, \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Jr 23:12; Am 4:3; 9:4; Zph 3:18"}, {"pk": 4033525, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 30, "verse": 2, "text": "and you and your children return to the LORD your God and obey him with all your heart and all your soul \u24d2 by doing [1] everything I am commanding you today,", "comment": "[1] Lit soul according to
\u24d2 Dt 4:29; 6:5; 10:12; 11:13; 13:4; 26:16; Jos 22:5; 23:14; 1Kg 2:4; 8:48; 2Kg 23:25; 2Ch 15:12; 34:31"}, {"pk": 4033526, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 30, "verse": 3, "text": "then he will restore your fortunes, [2] \u24d3 have compassion on you, and gather you again from all the peoples where the LORD your God has scattered you. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d3 Jr 29:14; Zph 2:7
\u24d4 Lv 26:40-45; 1Kg 8:46-50; Jr 29:14; Ezk 16:53; Zph 3:20
[2] Or will end your captivity"}, {"pk": 4033527, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 30, "verse": 4, "text": "Even if your exiles are at the farthest horizon, [3] he will gather you and bring you back from there. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Neh 1:9
[3] Lit skies"}, {"pk": 4033528, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 30, "verse": 5, "text": "The LORD your God will bring you into the land your fathers possessed, and you will take possession of it. \u24d6 He will cause you to prosper and multiply you more than he did your fathers. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 Dt 3:12
\u24d7 Dt 6:3; 28:63"}, {"pk": 4033529, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 30, "verse": 6, "text": "The LORD your God will circumcise your heart \u24d8 and the hearts of your descendants, and you will love him with all your heart and all your soul so that you will live. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d8 Dt 10:16; Jr 4:4
\u24d9 Dt 16:20; Is 55:3"}, {"pk": 4033530, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 30, "verse": 7, "text": "The LORD your God will put all these curses on your enemies who hate and persecute you."}, {"pk": 4033531, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 30, "verse": 8, "text": "Then you will again obey him and follow all his commands I am commanding you today."}, {"pk": 4033532, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 30, "verse": 9, "text": "The LORD your God will make you prosper abundantly in all the work of your hands, \u24da your offspring, [4] the offspring of your livestock, and the produce of your land. Indeed, the LORD will again delight in your prosperity, as he delighted in that of your fathers,", "comment": "[4] Lit hands in the fruit of your womb
\u24da Dt 2:7; 14:29; 16:15; 24:19; 28:12; Ec 5:6; Hg 2:17"}, {"pk": 4033533, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 30, "verse": 10, "text": "when you obey the LORD your God by keeping his commands and statutes that are written in this book of the law and return to him with all your heart and all your soul."}, {"pk": 4033534, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 30, "verse": 11, "text": "\u201cThis command that I give you today is certainly not too difficult or beyond your reach."}, {"pk": 4033535, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 30, "verse": 12, "text": "It is not in heaven so that you have to ask, \u2018Who will go up to heaven, get it for us, and proclaim it to us so that we may follow it?\u2019"}, {"pk": 4033536, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 30, "verse": 13, "text": "And it is not across the sea so that you have to ask, \u2018Who will cross the sea, get it for us, and proclaim it to us so that we may follow it?\u2019"}, {"pk": 4033537, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 30, "verse": 14, "text": "But the message is very near you, in your mouth and in your heart, so that you may follow it. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Rm 10:6-8"}, {"pk": 4033538, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 30, "verse": 15, "text": "See, today I have set before you life and prosperity, death and adversity. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Dt 11:26; Jr 21:8"}, {"pk": 4033539, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 30, "verse": 16, "text": "For [5] I am commanding you today to love the LORD your God, to walk in his ways, and to keep his commands, statutes, and ordinances, so that you may live [6] and multiply, and the LORD your God may bless you in the land you are entering to possess.", "comment": "[5] LXX reads If you obey the commands of the LORD your God that
[6] LXX reads ordinances, then you will live"}, {"pk": 4033540, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 30, "verse": 17, "text": "But if your heart turns away and you do not listen and you are led astray to bow in worship to other gods and serve them,"}, {"pk": 4033541, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 30, "verse": 18, "text": "I tell you today that you will certainly perish and will not prolong your days in the land you are entering to possess across the Jordan."}, {"pk": 4033542, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 30, "verse": 19, "text": "I call heaven and earth as witnesses against you today that I have set before you life and death, blessing and curse. Choose life \u24dd so that you and your descendants may live,", "comment": "\u24dd Dt 4:1; 5:33; 6:24; 8:1,3; 16:20; 32:46-47"}, {"pk": 4033543, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 30, "verse": 20, "text": "love the LORD your God, obey him, and remain faithful [7] to him. For he is your life, and he will prolong your days as you live in the land the LORD swore to give to your fathers \u24d0 Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d0 Dt 1:35
[7] Lit and hold on"}, {"pk": 4033544, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 31, "verse": 1, "text": "Then Moses continued to speak these [1] words to all Israel,", "comment": "[1] Some Hb mss, DSS, LXX, Syr, Vg read all these"}, {"pk": 4033545, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 31, "verse": 2, "text": "saying, \u201cI am now 120 years old; \u24d1 I can no longer act as your leader. [2] The LORD has told me, \u2018You will not cross the Jordan.\u2019 \u24d2", "comment": "[2] Lit no longer go out or come in
\u24d1 Jos 14:10
\u24d2 Dt 3:27"}, {"pk": 4033546, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 31, "verse": 3, "text": "The LORD your God is the one who will cross ahead of you. \u24d3 He will destroy these nations before you, and you will drive them out. Joshua is the one who will cross ahead of you, as the LORD has said. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Dt 3:28
\u24d3 Ex 23:31; Dt 9:3"}, {"pk": 4033547, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 31, "verse": 4, "text": "The LORD will deal with them as he did Sihon and Og, the kings of the Amorites, and their land when he destroyed them. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Nm 21:21-35; Dt 29:6; Jos 2:10"}, {"pk": 4033548, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 31, "verse": 5, "text": "The LORD will deliver them over to you, and you must do to them exactly as I have commanded you."}, {"pk": 4033549, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 31, "verse": 6, "text": "Be strong and courageous; \u24d6 don\u2019t be terrified or afraid of them. For the LORD your God is the one who will go with you; \u24d7 he will not leave you or abandon you.\u201d \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Heb 13:5
\u24d6 Dt 31:23; Jos 1:6-7,9,18; 10:25
\u24d7 Dt 1:29; 7:21; 20:3"}, {"pk": 4033550, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 31, "verse": 7, "text": "Moses then summoned Joshua and said to him in the sight of all Israel, \u201cBe strong and courageous, for you will go with [3] this people into the land the LORD swore to give to their fathers. \u24d9 You will enable them to take possession of it.", "comment": "\u24d9 Dt 1:8,35; 8:1; 11:9,21; 31:20; Ezk 20:42
[3] Some Hb mss, Sam, Syr, Vg read you will bring"}, {"pk": 4033551, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 31, "verse": 8, "text": "The LORD is the one who will go before you. \u24da He will be with you; he will not leave you or abandon you. \u24db Do not be afraid or discouraged.\u201d", "comment": "\u24db Jos 1:5; 1Ch 28:20; Heb 13:5
\u24da Ex 23:23; 32:34; Dt 1:30; Jdg 4:14; Is 52:12"}, {"pk": 4033552, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 31, "verse": 9, "text": "Moses wrote down this law and gave it to the priests, the sons of Levi, who carried the ark of the LORD\u2019s covenant, and to all the elders of Israel."}, {"pk": 4033553, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 31, "verse": 10, "text": "Moses commanded them, \u201cAt the end of every seven years, at the appointed time in the year of debt cancellation, \u24dc during the Festival of Shelters, \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dc Dt 15:1-2
\u24dd Lv 23:34; Dt 16:3"}, {"pk": 4033554, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 31, "verse": 11, "text": "when all Israel assembles [4] in the presence of the LORD your God at the place he chooses, \u24d0 you are to read this law aloud before all Israel. \u24d1", "comment": "[4] Lit comes to appear
\u24d1 Jos 8:34; 2Kg 22:8; Neh 8:3,8,18; 9:3; Jr 2:8; Mal 2:1-9
\u24d0 Dt 12:14; 14:23; 15:20; 16:2; 23:16"}, {"pk": 4033555, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 31, "verse": 12, "text": "Gather the people\u2009\u2014\u2009men, women, dependents, and the resident aliens within your city gates\u2009\u2014\u2009so that they may listen and learn to fear \u24d2 the LORD your God and be careful to follow all the words of this law.", "comment": "\u24d2 Dt 14:23; 17:19"}, {"pk": 4033556, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 31, "verse": 13, "text": "Then their children \u24d3 who do not know the law will listen and learn to fear the LORD your God as long as you live in the land you are crossing the Jordan to possess.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d3 Dt 4:9-10"}, {"pk": 4033557, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 31, "verse": 14, "text": "The LORD said to Moses, \u201cThe time of your death is now approaching. Call Joshua and present yourselves at the tent of meeting so that I may commission him.\u201d When Moses and Joshua went and presented themselves at the tent of meeting,"}, {"pk": 4033558, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 31, "verse": 15, "text": "the LORD appeared at the tent in a pillar of cloud, \u24d4 and the cloud stood at the entrance to the tent. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d4 Ex 13:21-22; 33:9-10; Ps 99:7
\u24d5 Nm 12:5"}, {"pk": 4033559, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 31, "verse": 16, "text": "The LORD said to Moses, \u201cYou are about to rest with your fathers, \u24d6 and these people will soon prostitute themselves with the foreign gods \u24d7 of the land they are entering. They will abandon me \u24d8 and break the covenant \u24d9 I have made with them.", "comment": "\u24d6 Gn 47:30; 2Sm 7:12; 1Kg 2:10; 11:43; 14:20,31
\u24d7 Jr 5:7; 7:9; Hs 3:1
\u24d9 Dt 4:13,23; 5:2-3; 17:2; 29:1,9-14,21,25
\u24d8 Dt 28:20; Jdg 10:13; 1Sm 8:8; 1Kg 11:33; 2Kg 22:17; Jr 1:16; 2:13; 5:7,19; 16:11; 19:4"}, {"pk": 4033560, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 31, "verse": 17, "text": "My anger will burn against them on that day; \u24da I will abandon them and hide my face from them so that they will become easy prey. [5] \u24db Many troubles and afflictions will come to them. On that day they will say, \u2018Haven\u2019t these troubles come to us because our God is no longer with us?\u2019", "comment": "\u24db Ps 63:10; Jr 2:14; Ezk 34:8
[5] Lit will be for devouring
\u24da Nm 32:10; Is 13:9,13; Lm 1:12"}, {"pk": 4033561, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 31, "verse": 18, "text": "I will certainly hide my face on that day because of all the evil they have done by turning to other gods."}, {"pk": 4033562, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 31, "verse": 19, "text": "Therefore write down this song \u24dc for yourselves and teach it to the Israelites; have them sing it, [6] so that this song may be a witness for me against the Israelites.", "comment": "\u24dc Dt 32:1-43
[6] Lit Israelites; put it in their mouths"}, {"pk": 4033563, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 31, "verse": 20, "text": "When I bring them into the land I swore to give their fathers, a land flowing with milk and honey, \u24dd they will eat their fill \u24d0 and prosper. [7] They will turn to other gods and worship them, despising me \u24d1 and breaking my covenant. \u24d2", "comment": "[7] Lit be fat
\u24dd Dt 11:9
\u24d0 Dt 11:15
\u24d1 Nm 14:11,23; 1Sm 2:29-30; 2Sm 12:10; Jr 23:17; Mal 1:6
\u24d2 Lv 26:15,44; Dt 4:31; Jos 23:16"}, {"pk": 4033564, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 31, "verse": 21, "text": "And when many troubles and afflictions come to them, this song will testify against them, because [8] their descendants will not have forgotten it. For I know what they are prone to do, [9] even before I bring them into the land I swore to give them.\u201d", "comment": "[9] Or know the plans they are devising
[8] Lit because the mouths of"}, {"pk": 4033565, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 31, "verse": 22, "text": "So Moses wrote down this song on that day and taught it to the Israelites."}, {"pk": 4033566, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 31, "verse": 23, "text": "The LORD commissioned Joshua son of Nun, \u201cBe strong and courageous, for you will bring the Israelites into the land I swore to them, and I will be with you.\u201d \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Jos 1:1-9"}, {"pk": 4033567, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 31, "verse": 24, "text": "When Moses had finished writing down on a scroll every single word [10] of this law,", "comment": "[10] Lit scroll the words to their completion"}, {"pk": 4033568, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 31, "verse": 25, "text": "he commanded the Levites who carried the ark of the LORD\u2019s covenant,"}, {"pk": 4033569, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 31, "verse": 26, "text": "\u201cTake this book of the law and place it beside the ark of the covenant of the LORD your God so that it may remain there as a witness against you."}, {"pk": 4033570, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 31, "verse": 27, "text": "For I know how rebellious and stiff-necked you are. If you are rebelling against the LORD now, while I am still alive, how much more will you rebel after I am dead!"}, {"pk": 4033571, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 31, "verse": 28, "text": "Assemble all your tribal elders and officers before me so that I may speak these words directly to them and call heaven and earth as witnesses against them. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Dt 4:26; 30:19"}, {"pk": 4033572, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 31, "verse": 29, "text": "For I know that after my death you will become completely corrupt and turn from the path I have commanded you. Disaster will come to you in the future, because you will do what is evil in the LORD\u2019s sight, angering him with what your hands have made.\u201d \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Dt 4:25; Jdg 2:6-13"}, {"pk": 4033573, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 31, "verse": 30, "text": "Then Moses recited aloud every single word [11] of this song to the entire assembly of Israel:", "comment": "[11] Lit recited the words to their completion"}, {"pk": 4033574, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 32, "verse": 1, "text": "Pay attention, heavens, and I will speak;
listen, earth, to the words from my mouth. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Jdg 5:3; Pr 4:20; Is 1:2; 28:23; 34:1; 49:1; Mc 1:2"}, {"pk": 4033575, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 32, "verse": 2, "text": "Let my teaching fall like rain
and my word settle like dew,
like gentle rain on new grass
and showers on tender plants.
"}, {"pk": 4033576, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 32, "verse": 3, "text": "For I will proclaim the LORD\u2019s name. \u24d7
Declare the greatness of our God!
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ex 33:19; Ps 22:22; 71:16,18; 89:1"}, {"pk": 4033577, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 32, "verse": 4, "text": "The Rock \u24d8 \u2009\u2014\u2009his work is perfect;
all his ways are just. \u24d9
A faithful God, \u24da without bias,
he is righteous and true.
", "comment": "\u24da Dt 7:9; Ps 59:10,17
\u24d9 2Sm 22:31; Ps 10:5; 18:30; 25:10; 145:17; Lm 1:18; Dn 4:37
\u24d8 Gn 49:24; Dt 32:15,18,30-31; 1Sm 23:28; 2Sm 23:3; Is 30:29; 44:8; Hab 1:12"}, {"pk": 4033578, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 32, "verse": 5, "text": "His people have acted corruptly toward him; \u24db
this is their defect [1] \u2009\u2014\u2009they are not his children
but a devious and crooked generation. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Dt 32:20; Ps 78:8; Jr 2:31; Mt 11:16; 12:39; 16:4; 17:7; Ac 2:40; Php 2:15
\u24db Ex 32:7; Dt 4:16,25; 9:12; Jdg 2:19; Neh 1:7; Zph 3:7
[1] Or him; through their fault; Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4033579, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 32, "verse": 6, "text": "Is this how you repay the LORD,
you foolish and senseless people? \u24dd
Isn\u2019t he your Father and Creator? [2] \u24d0
Didn\u2019t he make you and sustain you?
", "comment": "\u24d0 Mal 2:10
\u24dd Jr 4:22; 5:21; 10:8
[2] Or Possessor"}, {"pk": 4033580, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 32, "verse": 7, "text": "Remember the days of old;
consider the years of past generations.
Ask your father, and he will tell you,
your elders, and they will teach you.
"}, {"pk": 4033581, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 32, "verse": 8, "text": "When the Most High gave the nations their inheritance [3]
and divided the human race, \u24d1
he set the boundaries of the peoples \u24d2
according to the number of the people of Israel. [4]
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ac 17:26
[4] One DSS reads number of the sons of God; LXX reads number of the angels of God
[3] Or Most High divided the nations
\u24d1 Gn 11:1-9"}, {"pk": 4033582, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 32, "verse": 9, "text": "But the LORD\u2019s portion is his people,
Jacob, his own inheritance. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Nm 18:20; Dt 10:9; Zch 2:12"}, {"pk": 4033583, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 32, "verse": 10, "text": "He found him in a desolate land,
in a barren, howling wilderness;
he surrounded him, cared for him, \u24d4
and protected him as the pupil of his eye. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Pr 7:2
\u24d4 Ezk 16:6-14"}, {"pk": 4033584, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 32, "verse": 11, "text": "He watches over [5] his nest like an eagle
and hovers over his young;
he spreads his wings, catches him,
and carries him on his feathers. \u24d6
", "comment": "[5] Or He stirs up
\u24d6 Ex 19:4; Ps 91:4"}, {"pk": 4033585, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 32, "verse": 12, "text": "The LORD alone led him,
with no help from a foreign god. [6]
", "comment": "[6] Lit him, and no foreign god with him"}, {"pk": 4033586, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 32, "verse": 13, "text": "He made him ride on the heights of the land \u24d7
and eat the produce of the field.
He nourished him with honey from the rock
and oil from flinty rock,
", "comment": "\u24d7 Is 58:14"}, {"pk": 4033587, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 32, "verse": 14, "text": "curds from the herd and milk from the flock,
with the fat of lambs,
rams from Bashan, \u24d8 and goats,
with the choicest grains of wheat;
you drank wine from the finest grapes. [7]
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 22:12; Ezk 39:18; Am 4:1; Mc 7:14
[7] Lit drank the blood of grapes, fermenting wine"}, {"pk": 4033588, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 32, "verse": 15, "text": "Then [8] Jeshurun [9] \u24d9 became fat and rebelled\u2009\u2014
you became fat, bloated, and gorged.
He abandoned the God who made him
and scorned the Rock of his salvation.
", "comment": "[8] DSS, Sam, LXX add Jacob ate his fill;
[9] = Upright One, referring to Israel
\u24d9 Is 44:2"}, {"pk": 4033589, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 32, "verse": 16, "text": "They provoked his jealousy with different gods;
they enraged him with detestable practices. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Ex 20:5; 34:14; Dt 4:24; 5:9; 6:15; 29:20; Jos 24:19; 1Kg 14:22; Ps 78:58; Nah 1:2; Zph 1:18; 3:8"}, {"pk": 4033590, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 32, "verse": 17, "text": "They sacrificed to demons, not God,
to gods they had not known,
new gods that had just arrived,
which your fathers did not fear. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 106:37; 1Co 10:19-20"}, {"pk": 4033591, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 32, "verse": 18, "text": "You ignored the Rock who gave you birth;
you forgot the God who gave birth to you.
"}, {"pk": 4033592, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 32, "verse": 19, "text": "When the LORD saw this, he despised them,
angered by his sons and daughters.
"}, {"pk": 4033593, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 32, "verse": 20, "text": "He said: \u201cI will hide my face from them; \u24dc
I will see what will become of them,
for they are a perverse generation\u2009\u2014
unfaithful children.
", "comment": "\u24dc Dt 31:17-18; Jb 13:24; 34:29; Ps 10:11; 13:1; 22:24; 27:9; 30:7; 69:17; 88:14; 102:2; 104:29; 143:7; Is 8:17; 54:8; 59:2; 64:7; Jr 33:5; Ezk 39:23-24; 39:29; Mc 3:4"}, {"pk": 4033594, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 32, "verse": 21, "text": "They have provoked my jealousy
with what is not a god; [10]
they have enraged me with their worthless idols. \u24dd
So I will provoke their jealousy
with what is not a people; [11]
I will enrage them with a foolish nation. \u24d0
", "comment": "[10] Lit with no gods
\u24d0 Dt 32:6; Ps 74:18; Rm 10:19; 11:14
\u24dd 1Kg 16:13,26; 2Kg 17:15; Jr 10:8
[11] Lit with no people"}, {"pk": 4033595, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 32, "verse": 22, "text": "For fire has been kindled because of my anger
and burns to the depths of Sheol; \u24d1
it devours the land and its produce,
and scorches the foundations of the mountains.
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 86:13; Pr 9:18; Is 7:11"}, {"pk": 4033596, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 32, "verse": 23, "text": "\u201cI will pile disasters on them;
I will use up my arrows against them.
"}, {"pk": 4033597, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 32, "verse": 24, "text": "They will be weak from hunger,
ravaged by pestilence and bitter plague;
I will unleash on them wild beasts with fangs,
as well as venomous snakes that slither in the dust.
"}, {"pk": 4033598, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 32, "verse": 25, "text": "Outside, the sword will take their children,
and inside, there will be terror;
the young man and the young woman will be killed,
the infant and the gray-haired man. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Is 5:8-30; Jr 9:17-21"}, {"pk": 4033599, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 32, "verse": 26, "text": "\u201cI would have said: I will cut them to pieces [12]
and blot out the memory of them from mankind, \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ex 17:14; Dt 9:14; 25:19; 29:20; 2Kg 14:27
[12] LXX reads will scatter them"}, {"pk": 4033600, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 32, "verse": 27, "text": "if I had not feared provocation from the enemy,
or feared that these foes might misunderstand
and say: \u2018Our own hand has prevailed;
it wasn\u2019t the LORD who did all this.\u2019\u201d
"}, {"pk": 4033601, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 32, "verse": 28, "text": "Israel is a nation lacking sense
with no understanding at all. [13] \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Is 44:19; Jr 29:7
[13] Lit understanding in them"}, {"pk": 4033602, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 32, "verse": 29, "text": "If only they were wise, they would comprehend this;
they would understand their fate.
"}, {"pk": 4033603, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 32, "verse": 30, "text": "How could one pursue a thousand,
or two put ten thousand to flight, \u24d5
unless their Rock had sold them,
unless the LORD had given them up? \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 127:1; Lm 3:37; Mk 13:20
\u24d5 Lv 26:36"}, {"pk": 4033604, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 32, "verse": 31, "text": "But their \u201crock\u201d is not like our Rock,
as even our enemies concede.
"}, {"pk": 4033605, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 32, "verse": 32, "text": "For their vine is from the vine of Sodom
and from the fields of Gomorrah.
Their grapes are poisonous;
their clusters are bitter.
"}, {"pk": 4033606, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 32, "verse": 33, "text": "Their wine is serpents\u2019 venom,
the deadly poison of cobras. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Jb 20:14"}, {"pk": 4033607, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 32, "verse": 34, "text": "\u201cIs it not stored up with me,
sealed up in my vaults?
"}, {"pk": 4033608, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 32, "verse": 35, "text": "Vengeance [14] belongs to me; I will repay. [15] \u24d8
In time their foot will slip,
for their day of disaster is near,
and their doom is coming quickly.\u201d
", "comment": "[15] LXX, Tg, Vg read me; and recompense I will recompense
\u24d8 1Sm 24:12; 2Sm 22:48; Jr 11:20; 51:36; Nah 1:2; Rm 12:19; Heb 10:30
[14] Sam, LXX read On a day of vengeance"}, {"pk": 4033609, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 32, "verse": 36, "text": "The LORD will indeed vindicate his people
and have compassion on his servants \u24d9
when he sees that their strength is gone
and no one is left\u2009\u2014\u2009slave or free. [16]
", "comment": "[16] Or lefteven the weak and impaired; Hb obscure
\u24d9 Ps 135:14"}, {"pk": 4033610, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 32, "verse": 37, "text": "He will say: \u201cWhere are their gods,
the \u2018rock\u2019 they found refuge in?
"}, {"pk": 4033611, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 32, "verse": 38, "text": "Who ate the fat of their sacrifices
and drank the wine of their drink offerings?
Let them rise up and help you;
let it [17] be a shelter for you.
", "comment": "[17] Sam, LXX, Tg, Vg read them"}, {"pk": 4033612, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 32, "verse": 39, "text": "See now that I alone am he;
there is no God but me. \u24da
I bring death and I give life;
I wound and I heal.
No one can rescue anyone from my power. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Dt 30:15,19; 1Sm 2:6-8; 4:8; Jr 21:8; Hs 2:10
\u24da Is 40:25; 43:11-13; 46:9; Ezk 36:23"}, {"pk": 4033613, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 32, "verse": 40, "text": "I raise my hand to heaven and declare:
As surely as I live forever,
"}, {"pk": 4033614, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 32, "verse": 41, "text": "when I sharpen my flashing sword,
and my hand takes hold of judgment,
I will take vengeance on my adversaries
and repay those who hate me.
"}, {"pk": 4033615, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 32, "verse": 42, "text": "I will make my arrows drunk with blood
while my sword devours flesh\u2009\u2014
the blood of the slain and the captives,
the heads of the enemy leaders.\u201d [18]
", "comment": "[18] Or the long-haired heads of the enemy"}, {"pk": 4033616, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 32, "verse": 43, "text": "Rejoice, you nations, concerning his people, [19] \u24dc
for he will avenge the blood of his servants. [20]
He will take vengeance on his adversaries; [21] \u24dd
he will purify his land and his people. [22]
", "comment": "\u24dc Rm 15:10
[20] DSS, LXX read sons
[21] DSS, LXX add and he will recompense those who hate him; 41
\u24dd Ps 79:10; Jr 46:10; Mc 5:15; Nah 1:2
[19] LXX reads Rejoice, you heavens, along with him, and let all the sons of God worship him; rejoice, you nations, with his people, and let all the angels of God strengthen themselves in him; DSS read Rejoice, you heavens, along with him, and let all the angels worship him; Heb 1:6
[22] Syr, Tg; DSS, Sam, LXX, Vg read his people\u2019s land"}, {"pk": 4033617, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 32, "verse": 44, "text": "Moses came with Joshua [23] son of Nun and recited all the words of this song in the presence of the people.", "comment": "[23] LXX, Syr, Vg; MT reads Hoshea; Nm 13:8,16"}, {"pk": 4033618, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 32, "verse": 45, "text": "After Moses finished reciting all these words to all Israel,"}, {"pk": 4033619, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 32, "verse": 46, "text": "he said to them, \u201cTake to heart all these words I am giving as a warning to you today, \u24d0 so that you may command your children to follow all the words of this law carefully. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d0 Dt 11:18; Ezk 3:10; Mal 2:2
\u24d1 Dt 29:29; 31:12"}, {"pk": 4033620, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 32, "verse": 47, "text": "For they are not meaningless words to you but they are your life, \u24d2 and by them you will live long in the land you are crossing the Jordan to possess.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d2 Dt 30:20; Pr 4:13"}, {"pk": 4033621, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 32, "verse": 48, "text": "On that same day the LORD spoke to Moses, \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Nm 27:12-14"}, {"pk": 4033622, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 32, "verse": 49, "text": "\u201cGo up Mount Nebo \u24d4 in the Abarim range in the land of Moab, across from Jericho, and view the land of Canaan I am giving the Israelites as a possession.", "comment": "\u24d4 Dt 34:1"}, {"pk": 4033623, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 32, "verse": 50, "text": "Then you will die on the mountain that you go up, and you will be gathered to your people, \u24d5 just as your brother Aaron died on Mount Hor and was gathered to his people. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Nm 20:22-29
\u24d5 Gn 25:8,17; 35:29; 49:33; Nm 27:13; 31:2"}, {"pk": 4033624, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 32, "verse": 51, "text": "For both of you broke faith with me among the Israelites at the Waters of Meribath-kadesh in the Wilderness of Zin by failing to treat me as holy in their presence."}, {"pk": 4033625, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 32, "verse": 52, "text": "Although from a distance you will view the land that I am giving the Israelites, you will not go there.\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Nm 20:2-13"}, {"pk": 4033626, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 33, "verse": 1, "text": "This is the blessing that Moses, the man of God, gave the Israelites before his death. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Gn 49:1-33"}, {"pk": 4033627, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 33, "verse": 2, "text": "He said: The LORD came from Sinai
and appeared to them from Seir; \u24d9
he shone on them from Mount Paran \u24da
and came with ten thousand holy ones, [1]
with lightning [2] from his right hand [3] for them. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24da Gn 21:21; Nm 10:12; 12:16; Dt 1:1; Hab 3:3
[1] LXX reads Mount Paran with ten thousands from Kadesh
[2] Or fiery law; Hb obscure
[3] Or ones, from his southland to the mountain slopes
\u24db Jdg 5:4-5; Ps 68:7-8; Hab 3:3
\u24d9 Gn 14:6; 32:3; 36:8; Dt 1:2; Jdg 5:4"}, {"pk": 4033628, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 33, "verse": 3, "text": "Indeed he loves the people. [4] \u24dc
All your [5] holy ones are in your hand,
and they assemble [6] at your feet.
Each receives your words.
", "comment": "\u24dc Dt 4:37; Mal 1:2
[5] Lit his, or its
[6] Hb obscure
[4] Or peoples"}, {"pk": 4033629, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 33, "verse": 4, "text": "Moses gave us instruction,
a possession for the assembly of Jacob.
"}, {"pk": 4033630, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 33, "verse": 5, "text": "So he became King in Jeshurun [7] \u24dd
when the leaders of the people gathered
with the tribes of Israel.
", "comment": "\u24dd Dt 32:15; 33:26; Is 44:2
[7] = Upright One, referring to Israel, also in v. 26"}, {"pk": 4033631, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 33, "verse": 6, "text": "Let Reuben live and not die
though his people become few. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Gn 49:3-4; Jdg 5:15-16"}, {"pk": 4033632, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 33, "verse": 7, "text": "He said this about Judah: LORD, hear Judah\u2019s cry and bring him to his people.
He fights for his cause [8] with his own hands,
but may you be a help against his foes.
", "comment": "[8] Or he contends for them"}, {"pk": 4033633, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 33, "verse": 8, "text": "He said about Levi: Your Thummim and Urim \u24d1 belong to your faithful one; [9]
you tested him at Massah
and contended with him at the Waters of Meribah. \u24d2
", "comment": "[9] DSS, LXX read Give to Levi your Thummim, your Urim to your favored one
\u24d2 Ex 17:1-7; Nm 20:2-13; Dt 6:16; 9:22; Ps 95:8
\u24d1 Ex 28:30; Lv 8:8; Ezr 2:63; Neh 7:65"}, {"pk": 4033634, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 33, "verse": 9, "text": "He said about his father and mother,
\u201cI do not regard them.\u201d
He disregarded his brothers
and didn\u2019t acknowledge his sons,
for they kept your word
and maintained your covenant. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ex 32:25-29"}, {"pk": 4033635, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 33, "verse": 10, "text": "They will teach your ordinances to Jacob
and your instruction to Israel; \u24d4
they will set incense before you
and whole burnt offerings on your altar.
", "comment": "\u24d4 Dt 31:9-13"}, {"pk": 4033636, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 33, "verse": 11, "text": " LORD, bless his possessions, [10]
and accept the work of his hands.
Break the back [11] of his adversaries and enemies,
so that they cannot rise again.
", "comment": "[11] Or waist
[10] Or abilities"}, {"pk": 4033637, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 33, "verse": 12, "text": "He said about Benjamin: The LORD\u2019s beloved rests [12] securely on him.
He [13] shields him all day long,
and he rests on his shoulders. [14]
", "comment": "[13] LXX reads The Most High
[14] Or and he dwells among his mountain slopes
[12] Or Let the LORD\u2019s beloved rest"}, {"pk": 4033638, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 33, "verse": 13, "text": "He said about Joseph: May his land be blessed by the LORD
with the dew of heaven\u2019s bounty
and the watery depths that lie beneath; \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Pr 3:20"}, {"pk": 4033639, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 33, "verse": 14, "text": "with the bountiful harvest from the sun
and the abundant yield of the seasons;
"}, {"pk": 4033640, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 33, "verse": 15, "text": "with the best products of the ancient mountains
and the bounty of the eternal hills; \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Gn 49:26; Hab 3:6"}, {"pk": 4033641, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 33, "verse": 16, "text": "with the choice gifts of the land
and everything in it;
and with the favor of him
who appeared [15] in the burning bush. \u24d7
May these rest on the head of Joseph,
on the brow of the prince of his brothers. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Gn 49:26
[15] Lit dwelt
\u24d7 Ex 3:2-4"}, {"pk": 4033642, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 33, "verse": 17, "text": "His firstborn bull has [16] splendor,
and horns like [17] those of a wild ox;
he gores all the peoples with them
to the ends of the earth.
Such are the ten thousands of Ephraim,
and such are the thousands of Manasseh.
", "comment": "[16] Some DSS, Sam, LXX, Syr, Vg read A firstborn bull\u2009\u2014\u2009he has
[17] Lit and his horns are"}, {"pk": 4033643, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 33, "verse": 18, "text": "He said about Zebulun: Rejoice, Zebulun, in your journeys,
and Issachar, in your tents.
"}, {"pk": 4033644, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 33, "verse": 19, "text": "They summon the peoples to a mountain;
there they offer acceptable sacrifices.
For they draw from the wealth of the seas
and the hidden treasures of the sand. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Gn 49:13; Jdg 5:15,18"}, {"pk": 4033645, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 33, "verse": 20, "text": "He said about Gad: The one who enlarges Gad\u2019s territory
will be blessed.
He lies down like a lion
and tears off an arm or even a head. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da 1Ch 12:8"}, {"pk": 4033646, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 33, "verse": 21, "text": "He chose the best part for himself,
because a ruler\u2019s portion was assigned there for him.
He came with the leaders of the people;
he carried out the LORD\u2019s justice
and his ordinances for Israel. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Nm 32:1-38"}, {"pk": 4033647, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 33, "verse": 22, "text": "He said about Dan: Dan is a young lion,
leaping out of Bashan. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Jdg 5:17"}, {"pk": 4033648, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 33, "verse": 23, "text": "He said about Naphtali: Naphtali, enjoying approval,
full of the LORD\u2019s blessing,
take [18] possession to the west and the south.
", "comment": "[18] Sam, LXX, Syr, Vg, Tg read he will take"}, {"pk": 4033649, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 33, "verse": 24, "text": "He said about Asher: May Asher [19] be the most blessed of the sons;
may he be the most favored among his brothers
and dip his foot in olive oil. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Gn 49:20
[19] = Happy or Blessed; Gn 30:13"}, {"pk": 4033650, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 33, "verse": 25, "text": "May the bolts of your gate be iron and bronze,
and your strength last as long as you live.
"}, {"pk": 4033651, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 33, "verse": 26, "text": "There is none like the God of Jeshurun,
who rides the heavens to your aid,
the clouds in his majesty. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 2Sm 22:8-20; Ps 18:7-19; 68:4,33; Is 19:1"}, {"pk": 4033652, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 33, "verse": 27, "text": "The God of old is your dwelling place, \u24d1
and underneath are the everlasting arms.
He drives out the enemy before you
and commands, \u201cDestroy!\u201d
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 91:9"}, {"pk": 4033653, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 33, "verse": 28, "text": "So Israel dwells securely; \u24d2
Jacob lives untroubled [20] \u24d3
in a land of grain and new wine;
even his skies drip with dew. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d2 Lv 25:18-19; 26:5; Dt 12:10; 33:12; Jr 23:6; 33:16; Ezk 28:26; 34:28; 39:6
[20] Text emended; MT reads Jacob\u2019s fountain is alone
\u24d3 Nm 23:9
\u24d4 Dt 8:7-9"}, {"pk": 4033654, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 33, "verse": 29, "text": "How happy you are, Israel!
Who is like you,
a people saved by the LORD?
He is the shield that protects you,
the sword you boast in.
Your enemies will cringe before you, \u24d5
and you will tread on their backs. [21] \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Dt 32:13; Hab 3:19
\u24d5 2Sm 22:44-46; Ps 18:43-45
[21] Or high places"}, {"pk": 4033655, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 34, "verse": 1, "text": "Then Moses went up from the plains of Moab to Mount Nebo, to the top of Pisgah, \u24d7 which faces Jericho, and the LORD showed him all the land: Gilead as far as Dan,", "comment": "\u24d7 Dt 3:27; 32:48; Jos 13:20"}, {"pk": 4033656, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 34, "verse": 2, "text": "all of Naphtali, the land of Ephraim and Manasseh, all the land of Judah as far as the Mediterranean [1] Sea,", "comment": "[1] Lit Western"}, {"pk": 4033657, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 34, "verse": 3, "text": "the Negev, and the plain in the Valley of Jericho, the City of Palms, as far as Zoar."}, {"pk": 4033658, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 34, "verse": 4, "text": "The LORD then said to him, \u201cThis is the land I promised Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, \u2018I will give it to your descendants.\u2019 \u24d8 I have let you see it with your own eyes, but you will not cross into it.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d8 Gn 12:7; 15:18-20; 26:3; 35:12; Ex 33:1; 1Kg 4:24"}, {"pk": 4033659, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 34, "verse": 5, "text": "So Moses the servant of the LORD \u24d9 died there in the land of Moab, according to the LORD\u2019s word.", "comment": "\u24d9 Jos 24:29; Jdg 2:8; 2Sm 3:18; 7:5,8; 1Kg 11:13; 14:8; 2Kg 18:12; 19:34; 21:8; Jb 1:8; 42:8; Is 20:3; 41:8-9; 42:1; 44:1; 52:13; 53:11"}, {"pk": 4033660, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 34, "verse": 6, "text": "He buried him [2] in the valley \u24da in the land of Moab facing Beth-peor, and no one to this day knows where his grave is. \u24db", "comment": "[2] Or he was buried
\u24da Nm 21:20
\u24db Jd 9"}, {"pk": 4033661, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 34, "verse": 7, "text": "Moses was one hundred twenty years old when he died; his eyes were not weak, and his vitality had not left him."}, {"pk": 4033662, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 34, "verse": 8, "text": "The Israelites wept for Moses in the plains of Moab thirty days. \u24dc Then the days of weeping and mourning for Moses came to an end. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Mt 17:3
\u24dc Nm 20:29"}, {"pk": 4033663, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 34, "verse": 9, "text": "Joshua son of Nun was filled with the spirit of wisdom \u24d0 because Moses had laid his hands on him. \u24d1 So the Israelites obeyed him and did as the LORD had commanded Moses. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d1 Nm 11:16-30; 27:18; 1Sm 10:1,10; 16:13
\u24d2 Nm 26:65; 27:15-23; 34:17; Dt 1:38; 3:28; 31:3-8,14-23
\u24d0 Ex 28:3; 31:3-6; 1Kg 4:29; 5:12; 7:14; 2Ch 1:10-12; Is 11:2; Ac 6:3; Eph 1:17"}, {"pk": 4033664, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 34, "verse": 10, "text": "No prophet has arisen again in Israel like Moses, whom the LORD knew face to face. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Ex 33:11"}, {"pk": 4033665, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 34, "verse": 11, "text": "He was unparalleled for all the signs and wonders the LORD sent him to do against the land of Egypt\u2009\u2014\u2009to Pharaoh, to all his officials, and to all his land,"}, {"pk": 4033666, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 5, "chapter": 34, "verse": 12, "text": "and for all the mighty acts of power [3] and terrifying deeds that Moses performed in the sight of all Israel. \u24d4", "comment": "[3] Lit the strong hand
\u24d4 Ex 7:3; Dt 4:34; 6:22; 7:19; 26:8; 29:3; Neh 9:10; Ps 78:43; 105:27"}, {"pk": 4033667, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 1, "verse": 1, "text": "After the death of Moses \u24d5 the LORD\u2019s servant, the LORD spoke to Joshua son of Nun, \u24d6 Moses\u2019s assistant:", "comment": "\u24d6 Ex 17:8-13; 33:11; Nm 13:8,16; 14:6-9; 27:18-23; Dt 31:2-8; 1Ch 7:20,27
\u24d5 Dt 34:5"}, {"pk": 4033668, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 1, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cMoses my servant is dead. \u24d7 Now you and all the people prepare to cross over the Jordan \u24d8 to the land I am giving the Israelites.", "comment": "\u24d8 Jos 1:11
\u24d7 Dt 34:5-8"}, {"pk": 4033669, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 1, "verse": 3, "text": "I have given you every place where the sole of your foot treads, \u24d9 just as I promised Moses.", "comment": "\u24d9 Dt 11:24-25"}, {"pk": 4033670, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 1, "verse": 4, "text": "Your territory will be from the wilderness and Lebanon \u24da to the great river, the Euphrates River\u2009\u2014\u2009all the land of the Hittites \u24db \u2009\u2014\u2009and west to the Mediterranean Sea. [1] \u24dc", "comment": "[1] Lit and to the Great Sea, the going down of the sun
\u24dc Dt 11:24; 1Kg 4:21,24-25; 8:65
\u24db Gn 10:15; 15:19-21
\u24da Gn 15:18; Nm 34:3"}, {"pk": 4033671, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 1, "verse": 5, "text": "No one will be able to stand against you as long as you live. \u24dd I will be with you, just as I was with Moses. I will not leave you or abandon you. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Dt 31:6-8; Heb 13:5
\u24dd Dt 7:24"}, {"pk": 4033672, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 1, "verse": 6, "text": "\u201cBe strong and courageous, \u24d1 for you will distribute the land I swore to their fathers to give them as an inheritance. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d1 Jos 1:18; 10:25; 1Kg 2:2-3; 1Ch 22:13; 28:20; Ps 27:14; 31:24
\u24d2 Gn 15:18; Ex 32:13; Dt 15:4"}, {"pk": 4033673, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 1, "verse": 7, "text": "Above all, be strong and very courageous to observe carefully the whole instruction my servant Moses commanded you. \u24d3 Do not turn from it to the right or the left, so that you will have success wherever you go.", "comment": "\u24d3 Dt 5:32; 20:1-2; 21:1-3"}, {"pk": 4033674, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 1, "verse": 8, "text": "This book of instruction must not depart from your mouth; \u24d4 you are to meditate on [2] it day and night so that you may carefully observe everything written in it. For then you will prosper and succeed in whatever you do. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Dt 29:9; Ps 1:1-3
[2] Or to recite
\u24d4 Dt 31:24; Jos 8:34"}, {"pk": 4033675, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 1, "verse": 9, "text": "Haven\u2019t I commanded you: be strong and courageous? \u24d6 Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d6 Dt 31:7-8; Jos 10:25"}, {"pk": 4033676, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 1, "verse": 10, "text": "Then Joshua commanded the officers of the people:"}, {"pk": 4033677, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 1, "verse": 11, "text": "\u201cGo through the camp and tell the people, \u2018Get provisions ready for yourselves, for within three days you will be crossing the Jordan to go in and take possession of the land the LORD your God is giving you to inherit.\u2019\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Jos 3:2"}, {"pk": 4033678, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 1, "verse": 12, "text": "Joshua said to the Reubenites, the Gadites, and half the tribe of Manasseh: \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Nm 32:20-22"}, {"pk": 4033679, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 1, "verse": 13, "text": "\u201cRemember what Moses the LORD\u2019s servant commanded you when he said, \u2018The LORD your God will give you rest, and he will give you this land.\u2019 \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Dt 3:18-20"}, {"pk": 4033680, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 1, "verse": 14, "text": "Your wives, dependents, and livestock may remain in the land Moses gave you on this side of the Jordan. But your best soldiers must cross over in battle formation [3] ahead of your brothers and help them", "comment": "[3] Or over armed"}, {"pk": 4033681, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 1, "verse": 15, "text": "until the LORD gives your brothers rest, as he has given you, and they too possess the land the LORD your God is giving them. You may then return to the land of your inheritance \u24da and take possession of what Moses the LORD\u2019s servant \u24db gave you on the east side of the Jordan.\u201d", "comment": "\u24da Jos 22:4
\u24db Jos 1:1"}, {"pk": 4033682, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 1, "verse": 16, "text": "They answered Joshua, \u201cEverything you have commanded us we will do, and everywhere you send us we will go."}, {"pk": 4033683, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 1, "verse": 17, "text": "We will obey you, just as we obeyed Moses in everything. Certainly the LORD your God will be with you, as he was with Moses. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Jos 1:5,9"}, {"pk": 4033684, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 1, "verse": 18, "text": "Anyone who rebels against your order and does not obey your words in all that you command him, will be put to death. Above all, be strong and courageous!\u201d \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Dt 31:7; Jos 1:6-7,9; 10:25"}, {"pk": 4033685, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 2, "verse": 1, "text": "Joshua son of Nun secretly sent two men as spies \u24d0 from the Acacia Grove, [1] saying, \u201cGo and scout the land, especially Jericho.\u201d So they left, and they came to the house of a prostitute named Rahab, \u24d1 and stayed there.", "comment": "\u24d1 Heb 11:31; Jms 2:25
\u24d0 Gn 42:9; Nm 13:2,16-17; Jos 7:2; Jdg 18:2
[1] Or from Shittim"}, {"pk": 4033686, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 2, "verse": 2, "text": "The king of Jericho was told, \u201cLook, some of the Israelite men have come here tonight to investigate the land.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4033687, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 2, "verse": 3, "text": "Then the king of Jericho sent word to Rahab and said, \u201cBring out the men who came to you and entered your house, \u24d2 for they came to investigate the entire land.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d2 Gn 19:5"}, {"pk": 4033688, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 2, "verse": 4, "text": "But the woman had taken the two men and hidden them. \u24d3 So she said, \u201cYes, the men did come to me, but I didn\u2019t know where they were from.", "comment": "\u24d3 2Sm 17:19"}, {"pk": 4033689, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 2, "verse": 5, "text": "At nightfall, when the city gate was about to close, the men went out, and I don\u2019t know where they were going. Chase after them quickly, and you can catch up with them!\u201d"}, {"pk": 4033690, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 2, "verse": 6, "text": "But she had taken them up to the roof and hidden them \u24d4 among the stalks of flax that she had arranged on the roof.", "comment": "\u24d4 Jms 2:25"}, {"pk": 4033691, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 2, "verse": 7, "text": "The men pursued them along the road to the fords of the Jordan, and as soon as they left to pursue them, the city gate was shut."}, {"pk": 4033692, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 2, "verse": 8, "text": "Before the men fell asleep, she went up on the roof"}, {"pk": 4033693, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 2, "verse": 9, "text": "and said to them, \u201cI know that the LORD has given you this land \u24d5 and that the terror of you has fallen on us, \u24d6 and everyone who lives in the land is panicking because of you. [2] \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Ex 15:15; Jos 2:24; 1Sm 14:16
\u24d5 Nm 20:24; Jos 9:24
\u24d6 Ex 15:16; 23:27; Ezr 3:3; Jb 9:34; 13:21; Is 33:18; Jr 50:38
[2] Or land panics at your approach"}, {"pk": 4033694, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 2, "verse": 10, "text": "For we have heard how the LORD dried up the water of the Red Sea before you when you came out of Egypt, \u24d8 and what you did to Sihon and Og, the two Amorite kings you completely destroyed \u24d9 across the Jordan.", "comment": "\u24d9 Nm 21:23-30,33-35; Dt 2:32-34; 3:1-3; Jos 6:21
\u24d8 Ex 14:21-30"}, {"pk": 4033695, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 2, "verse": 11, "text": "When we heard this, we lost heart, \u24da and everyone\u2019s courage failed [3] because of you, \u24db for the LORD your God is God in heaven above and on earth below. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Dt 4:39; 1Kg 8:23
[3] Lit and spirit no longer remained in anyone
\u24db Jos 5:1; 7:5; Ps 22:14; Is 13:7; 19:1
\u24da Dt 1:28; 20:8; Jos 5:1; 7:5; 2Sm 17:10; Is 13:7; 19:1; Ezk 21:7; Nah 2:10"}, {"pk": 4033696, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 2, "verse": 12, "text": "Now please swear to me by the LORD that you will also show kindness to my father\u2019s family, [4] because I showed kindness to you. \u24dd Give me a sure sign [5]", "comment": "[5] Or a sign of truth
[4] Lit my father\u2019s house
\u24dd Gn 21:23; Jdg 1:24; 2Sm 2:5; 10:2"}, {"pk": 4033697, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 2, "verse": 13, "text": "that you will spare the lives of my father, mother, brothers, sisters, and all who belong to them, and save us from death.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4033698, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 2, "verse": 14, "text": "The men answered her, \u201cWe will give our lives for yours. If you don\u2019t report our mission, we will show kindness and faithfulness to you when the LORD gives us the land.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4033699, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 2, "verse": 15, "text": "Then she let them down by a rope through the window, since she lived in a house that was built into the wall of the city."}, {"pk": 4033700, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 2, "verse": 16, "text": "\u201cGo to the hill country so that the men pursuing you won\u2019t find you,\u201d she said to them. \u201cHide there for three days until they return; afterward, go on your way.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4033701, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 2, "verse": 17, "text": "The men said to her, \u201cWe will be free from this oath you made us swear,"}, {"pk": 4033702, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 2, "verse": 18, "text": "unless, when we enter the land, you tie this scarlet cord to the window through which you let us down. Bring your father, mother, brothers, and all your father\u2019s family into your house."}, {"pk": 4033703, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 2, "verse": 19, "text": "If anyone goes out the doors of your house, his death will be his own fault, [6] \u24d0 and we will be innocent. But if anyone with you in the house should be harmed, [7] his death will be our fault. [8]", "comment": "[7] Lit if a hand should be on him
[8] Lit his blood on our heads
[6] Lit his blood on his head
\u24d0 Mt 27:25"}, {"pk": 4033704, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 2, "verse": 20, "text": "And if you report our mission, we are free from the oath you made us swear.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4033705, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 2, "verse": 21, "text": "\u201cLet it be as you say,\u201d she replied, and she sent them away. After they had gone, she tied the scarlet cord to the window."}, {"pk": 4033706, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 2, "verse": 22, "text": "So the two men went into the hill country and stayed there three days until the pursuers had returned. They searched all along the way, but did not find them."}, {"pk": 4033707, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 2, "verse": 23, "text": "Then the men returned, came down from the hill country, and crossed the Jordan. They went to Joshua son of Nun and reported everything that had happened to them."}, {"pk": 4033708, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 2, "verse": 24, "text": "They told Joshua, \u201cThe LORD has handed over the entire land to us. Everyone who lives in the land is also panicking because of us.\u201d [9]", "comment": "[9] Or land also panics at our approach"}, {"pk": 4033709, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 3, "verse": 1, "text": "Joshua started early the next morning and left the Acacia Grove [1] with all the Israelites. They went as far as the Jordan and stayed there before crossing.", "comment": "[1] Or left Shittim"}, {"pk": 4033710, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 3, "verse": 2, "text": "After three days the officers went through the camp \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Jos 1:11"}, {"pk": 4033711, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 3, "verse": 3, "text": "and commanded the people: \u201cWhen you see the ark of the covenant of the LORD your God carried by the Levitical priests, \u24d2 you are to break camp and follow it.", "comment": "\u24d2 Dt 17:9,18; 18:1; 31:9; Jos 8:33; 2Ch 23:18; Jr 33:18,21"}, {"pk": 4033712, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 3, "verse": 4, "text": "But keep a distance of about a thousand yards [2] between yourselves and the ark. Don\u2019t go near it, so that you can see the way to go, for you haven\u2019t traveled this way before.\u201d [3]", "comment": "[3] Lit yesterday and the day before
[2] Lit 2,000 cubits"}, {"pk": 4033713, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 3, "verse": 5, "text": "Joshua told the people, \u201cConsecrate yourselves, \u24d3 because the LORD will do wonders \u24d4 among you tomorrow.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 72:18; 86:10; 98:1; 106:22; 119:18; Mc 7:15
\u24d3 Ex 19:10; Nm 11:18; Jos 7:13; 1Sm 16:5; 1Ch 15:12; 2Ch 29:5; 30:3,17; 35:6"}, {"pk": 4033714, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 3, "verse": 6, "text": "Then he said to the priests, \u201cCarry the ark of the covenant and go on ahead of the people.\u201d So they carried the ark of the covenant and went ahead of them."}, {"pk": 4033715, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 3, "verse": 7, "text": "The LORD spoke to Joshua: \u201cToday I will begin to exalt you in the sight of all Israel, \u24d5 so they will know that I will be with you just as I was with Moses. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Dt 31:23; Jos 1:5; Jdg 6:16; 1Kg 11:38; Is 43:2; Jr 1:8; 30:11; 46:28
\u24d5 Jos 4:14"}, {"pk": 4033716, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 3, "verse": 8, "text": "Command the priests carrying the ark of the covenant: When you reach the edge of the water, [4] stand in the Jordan.\u201d", "comment": "[4] Lit waters of the Jordan"}, {"pk": 4033717, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 3, "verse": 9, "text": "Then Joshua told the Israelites, \u201cCome closer and listen to the words of the LORD your God.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4033718, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 3, "verse": 10, "text": "He said: \u201cYou will know that the living God is among you \u24d7 and that he will certainly dispossess before you the Canaanites, Hethites, Hivites, Perizzites, Girgashites, Amorites, and Jebusites \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Ex 33:2; Dt 7:1
\u24d7 Dt 5:26; Jr 10:10; Hs 1:10; 2Co 3:3"}, {"pk": 4033719, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 3, "verse": 11, "text": "when the ark of the covenant of the Lord of the whole earth \u24d9 goes ahead of you into the Jordan.", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 97:5; Mc 4:13; Zch 6:5"}, {"pk": 4033720, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 3, "verse": 12, "text": "Now choose twelve men from the tribes of Israel, one man for each tribe. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Jos 4:2"}, {"pk": 4033721, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 3, "verse": 13, "text": "When the feet [5] of the priests who carry the ark of the LORD, the Lord of the whole earth, come to rest in the Jordan\u2019s water, its water will be cut off. The water flowing downstream will stand up in a mass.\u201d \u24db", "comment": "[5] Lit soles of the feet
\u24db Ex 15:8"}, {"pk": 4033722, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 3, "verse": 14, "text": "When the people broke camp to cross the Jordan, the priests carried the ark of the covenant \u24dc ahead of the people.", "comment": "\u24dc Ac 7:44-45"}, {"pk": 4033723, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 3, "verse": 15, "text": "Now the Jordan overflows its banks throughout the harvest season. \u24dd But as soon as the priests carrying the ark reached the Jordan, their feet touched the water at its edge", "comment": "\u24dd 1Ch 12:15; Jr 12:5; 49:19"}, {"pk": 4033724, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 3, "verse": 16, "text": "and the water flowing downstream stood still, rising up in a mass that extended as far as [6] Adam, a city next to Zarethan. The water flowing downstream into the Sea of the Arabah \u24d0 \u2009\u2014\u2009the Dead Sea\u2009\u2014\u2009was completely cut off, and the people crossed opposite Jericho.", "comment": "[6] Alt Hb tradition reads mass at
\u24d0 Dt 1:1"}, {"pk": 4033725, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 3, "verse": 17, "text": "The priests carrying the ark of the LORD\u2019s covenant stood firmly on dry ground in the middle of the Jordan, \u24d1 while all Israel crossed on dry ground until the entire nation had finished crossing the Jordan.", "comment": "\u24d1 Ex 14:29"}, {"pk": 4033726, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 4, "verse": 1, "text": "After the entire nation had finished crossing the Jordan, \u24d2 the LORD spoke to Joshua:", "comment": "\u24d2 Jos 3:17"}, {"pk": 4033727, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 4, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cChoose twelve men from the people, one man for each tribe, \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Jos 3:12"}, {"pk": 4033728, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 4, "verse": 3, "text": "and command them: Take twelve stones \u24d4 from this place in the middle of the Jordan where the priests [1] are standing, carry them with you, and set them down at the place where you spend the night.\u201d", "comment": "[1] Lit feet of the priests, also in v. 9
\u24d4 Ex 28:21; 39:14; Jos 4:9,20; 1Kg 18:31"}, {"pk": 4033729, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 4, "verse": 4, "text": "So Joshua summoned the twelve men he had selected from the Israelites, one man for each tribe,"}, {"pk": 4033730, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 4, "verse": 5, "text": "and said to them, \u201cGo across to the ark of the LORD your God in the middle of the Jordan. Each of you lift a stone onto his shoulder, one for each [2] of the Israelite tribes,", "comment": "[2] Lit shoulder according to the number"}, {"pk": 4033731, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 4, "verse": 6, "text": "so that this will be a sign among you. In the future, when your children ask you, \u2018What do these stones mean to you?\u2009\u2019 \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 12:26-27; 13:8-9,14; Dt 6:20-24; Jos 4:21-22"}, {"pk": 4033732, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 4, "verse": 7, "text": "you should tell them, \u2018The water of the Jordan was cut off in front of the ark of the LORD\u2019s covenant. When it crossed the Jordan, the Jordan\u2019s water was cut off.\u2019 Therefore these stones will always be a memorial for the Israelites.\u201d \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Ex 12:14; 28:12; 39:7; Lv 2:2; Nm 16:40; 31:54; Is 57:8; Zch 6:14"}, {"pk": 4033733, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 4, "verse": 8, "text": "The Israelites did just as Joshua had commanded them. The twelve men took stones from the middle of the Jordan, one for each [3] of the Israelite tribes, just as the LORD had told Joshua. They carried them to the camp and set them down there.", "comment": "[3] Lit Jordan according to the number"}, {"pk": 4033734, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 4, "verse": 9, "text": "Joshua also set up twelve stones in the middle [4] of the Jordan where the priests who carried the ark of the covenant were standing. The stones are still there today. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Jos 6:25
[4] Or Now Joshua set up the twelve stones that had been in the middle"}, {"pk": 4033735, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 4, "verse": 10, "text": "The priests carrying the ark continued standing in the middle of the Jordan until everything was completed that the LORD had commanded Joshua to tell the people, in keeping with all that Moses had commanded Joshua. The people hurried across,"}, {"pk": 4033736, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 4, "verse": 11, "text": "and after everyone had finished crossing, the priests with the ark of the LORD crossed in the sight of the people."}, {"pk": 4033737, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 4, "verse": 12, "text": "The Reubenites, Gadites, and half the tribe of Manasseh went in battle formation in front of the Israelites, \u24d8 as Moses had instructed them.", "comment": "\u24d8 Nm 32:17"}, {"pk": 4033738, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 4, "verse": 13, "text": "About forty thousand equipped for war crossed to the plains of Jericho in the LORD\u2019s presence."}, {"pk": 4033739, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 4, "verse": 14, "text": "On that day the LORD exalted Joshua in the sight of all Israel, and they revered him throughout his life, as they had revered Moses. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Jos 3:7"}, {"pk": 4033740, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 4, "verse": 15, "text": "The LORD told Joshua,"}, {"pk": 4033741, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 4, "verse": 16, "text": "\u201cCommand the priests who carry the ark of the testimony \u24da to come up from the Jordan.\u201d", "comment": "\u24da Ex 25:16"}, {"pk": 4033742, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 4, "verse": 17, "text": "So Joshua commanded the priests, \u201cCome up from the Jordan.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4033743, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 4, "verse": 18, "text": "When the priests carrying the ark of the LORD\u2019s covenant came up from the middle of the Jordan, and their feet [5] stepped out on solid ground, the water of the Jordan resumed its course, flowing over all the banks as before.", "comment": "[5] Lit and the soles of the feet of the priests"}, {"pk": 4033744, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 4, "verse": 19, "text": "The people came up from the Jordan on the tenth day of the first month, \u24db and camped at Gilgal on the eastern limits of Jericho. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Dt 11:30
\u24db Ex 12:3; Ezk 40:1"}, {"pk": 4033745, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 4, "verse": 20, "text": "Then Joshua set up in Gilgal the twelve stones they had taken from the Jordan,"}, {"pk": 4033746, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 4, "verse": 21, "text": "and he said to the Israelites, \u201cIn the future, when your children ask their fathers, \u2018What is the meaning of these stones?\u2019"}, {"pk": 4033747, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 4, "verse": 22, "text": "you should tell your children, \u2018Israel crossed the Jordan on dry ground.\u2019 \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Jos 3:17"}, {"pk": 4033748, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 4, "verse": 23, "text": "For the LORD your God dried up the water of the Jordan before you until you had crossed over, \u24d0 just as the LORD your God did to the Red Sea, which he dried up before us until we had crossed over.", "comment": "\u24d0 Ex 14:21"}, {"pk": 4033749, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 4, "verse": 24, "text": "This is so that all the peoples of the earth may know \u24d1 that the LORD\u2019s hand is mighty, \u24d2 and so that you may always fear the LORD your God.\u201d \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d2 Nm 11:23; Ps 89:13; Is 41:20; 59:1; 66:14
\u24d3 Ex 14:31; Dt 6:2; 10:12; 14:23; 31:12-13
\u24d1 Ex 9:14-16; 14:31; 1Kg 8:42"}, {"pk": 4033750, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 5, "verse": 1, "text": "When all the Amorite kings across the Jordan to the west and all the Canaanite kings near the sea \u24d4 heard how the LORD had dried up the water of the Jordan before the Israelites until they had crossed over, \u24d5 they lost heart and their courage failed [1] because of the Israelites.", "comment": "\u24d5 Jos 2:11
[1] Lit and they did not have spirit in them any more
\u24d4 Nm 13:29; Dt 1:7; Jos 11:3"}, {"pk": 4033751, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 5, "verse": 2, "text": "At that time the LORD said to Joshua, \u201cMake flint knives and circumcise the Israelite men again.\u201d \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Gn 17:10-14; Ex 4:24-26; 12:44,48; Lv 12:3"}, {"pk": 4033752, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 5, "verse": 3, "text": "So Joshua made flint knives and circumcised the Israelite men at Gibeath-haaraloth. [2]", "comment": "[2] Or The Hill of Foreskins"}, {"pk": 4033753, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 5, "verse": 4, "text": "This is the reason Joshua circumcised them: All the people who came out of Egypt who were males\u2009\u2014\u2009all the men of war\u2009\u2014\u2009had died in the wilderness along the way after they had come out of Egypt."}, {"pk": 4033754, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 5, "verse": 5, "text": "Though all the people who came out were circumcised, none of the people born in the wilderness along the way were circumcised after they had come out of Egypt."}, {"pk": 4033755, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 5, "verse": 6, "text": "For the Israelites wandered in the wilderness forty years until all the nation\u2019s men of war who came out of Egypt had died off because they did not obey the LORD. \u24d7 So the LORD vowed never to let them see the land he had sworn to their fathers to give us, a land flowing with milk and honey. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d7 Dt 2:7,14
\u24d8 Nm 14:23-24; Dt 11:9"}, {"pk": 4033756, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 5, "verse": 7, "text": "He raised up their sons in their place; it was these Joshua circumcised. They were still uncircumcised, since they had not been circumcised along the way."}, {"pk": 4033757, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 5, "verse": 8, "text": "After the entire nation had been circumcised, they stayed where they were in the camp until they recovered. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Dt 30:6; Hs 6:1-2"}, {"pk": 4033758, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 5, "verse": 9, "text": "The LORD then said to Joshua, \u201cToday I have rolled away the disgrace of Egypt from you.\u201d Therefore, that place is still called Gilgal today. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Jos 6:25"}, {"pk": 4033759, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 5, "verse": 10, "text": "While the Israelites camped at Gilgal on the plains of Jericho, they observed the Passover on the evening of the fourteenth day of the month. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Ex 12:11,18,21; Lv 23:5; Nm 28:16; Ezk 45:21"}, {"pk": 4033760, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 5, "verse": 11, "text": "The day after Passover they ate unleavened bread and roasted grain from the produce of the land. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Lv 23:14"}, {"pk": 4033761, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 5, "verse": 12, "text": "And the day after they ate from the produce of the land, the manna ceased. \u24dd Since there was no more manna for the Israelites, they ate from the crops of the land of Canaan that year.", "comment": "\u24dd Ex 16:35; Ps 78:25; Jn 6:48-51"}, {"pk": 4033762, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 5, "verse": 13, "text": "When Joshua was near Jericho, he looked up and saw a man standing in front of him with a drawn sword in his hand. \u24d0 Joshua approached him and asked, \u201cAre you for us or for our enemies?\u201d", "comment": "\u24d0 Gn 18:2; 32:24; Nm 22:31"}, {"pk": 4033763, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 5, "verse": 14, "text": "\u201cNeither,\u201d he replied. \u201cI have now come as commander of the LORD\u2019s army.\u201d \u24d1 Then Joshua bowed with his face to the ground in worship \u24d2 and asked him, \u201cWhat does my lord want to say to his servant?\u201d", "comment": "\u24d1 Ex 7:4; 12:41; 1Sm 17:45
\u24d2 Gn 17:3"}, {"pk": 4033764, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 5, "verse": 15, "text": "The commander of the LORD\u2019s army said to Joshua, \u201cRemove the sandals from your feet, for the place where you are standing is holy.\u201d \u24d3 And Joshua did that.", "comment": "\u24d3 Ex 3:5"}, {"pk": 4033765, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 6, "verse": 1, "text": "Now Jericho was strongly fortified because of the Israelites\u2009\u2014\u2009no one leaving or entering."}, {"pk": 4033766, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 6, "verse": 2, "text": "The LORD said to Joshua, \u201cLook, I have handed Jericho, its king, and its best soldiers over to you. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Dt 7:24; Jos 2:9,24; 8:1; Neh 9:24"}, {"pk": 4033767, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 6, "verse": 3, "text": "March around the city with all the men of war, circling the city one time. Do this for six days."}, {"pk": 4033768, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 6, "verse": 4, "text": "Have seven priests carry seven ram\u2019s-horn trumpets in front of the ark. But on the seventh day, march around the city seven times, while the priests blow the trumpets. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 19:13; Ps 24:7; Is 18:3; 1Co 15:52; 1Th 4:16; Rv 11:15"}, {"pk": 4033769, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 6, "verse": 5, "text": "When there is a prolonged blast of the horn and you hear its sound, have all the troops give a mighty shout. Then the city wall will collapse, and the troops will advance, each man straight ahead.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4033770, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 6, "verse": 6, "text": "So Joshua son of Nun summoned the priests and said to them, \u201cTake up the ark of the covenant and have seven priests carry seven trumpets in front of the ark of the LORD.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4033771, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 6, "verse": 7, "text": "He said to the troops, \u201cMove forward, march around the city, and have the armed men go ahead of the ark of the LORD.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4033772, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 6, "verse": 8, "text": "After Joshua had spoken to the troops, seven priests carrying seven trumpets before the LORD moved forward and blew the trumpets; the ark of the LORD\u2019s covenant followed them."}, {"pk": 4033773, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 6, "verse": 9, "text": "While the trumpets were blowing, the armed men went in front of the priests who blew the trumpets, and the rear guard went behind the ark. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Is 52:12"}, {"pk": 4033774, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 6, "verse": 10, "text": "But Joshua had commanded the troops: \u201cDo not shout or let your voice be heard. Don\u2019t let one word come out of your mouth until the time I say, \u2018Shout!\u2009\u2019 Then you are to shout.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4033775, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 6, "verse": 11, "text": "So the ark of the LORD was carried around the city, circling it once. They returned to the camp and spent the night there. [1]", "comment": "[1] Lit at the camp"}, {"pk": 4033776, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 6, "verse": 12, "text": "Joshua got up early the next morning. The priests took the ark of the LORD,"}, {"pk": 4033777, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 6, "verse": 13, "text": "and the seven priests carrying seven trumpets marched in front of the ark of the LORD. While the trumpets were blowing, the armed men went in front of them, and the rear guard went behind the ark of the LORD."}, {"pk": 4033778, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 6, "verse": 14, "text": "On the second day they marched around the city once and returned to the camp. They did this for six days."}, {"pk": 4033779, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 6, "verse": 15, "text": "Early on the seventh day, they started at dawn and marched around the city seven times in the same way. That was the only day they marched around the city seven times."}, {"pk": 4033780, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 6, "verse": 16, "text": "After the seventh time, the priests blew the trumpets, and Joshua said to the troops, \u201cShout! For the LORD has given you the city."}, {"pk": 4033781, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 6, "verse": 17, "text": "But the city and everything in it are set apart to the LORD for destruction. \u24d7 Only Rahab the prostitute and everyone with her in the house will live, \u24d8 because she hid the messengers we sent.", "comment": "\u24d8 Dt 7:2
\u24d7 Lv 27:29; Dt 7:26; 13:17; Jos 7:1"}, {"pk": 4033782, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 6, "verse": 18, "text": "But keep yourselves from the things set apart, or you will be set apart for destruction. If you [2] take any of those things, you will set apart the camp of Israel for destruction and make trouble for it.", "comment": "[2] LXX reads you covet and; Jos 7:21"}, {"pk": 4033783, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 6, "verse": 19, "text": "For all the silver and gold, and the articles of bronze and iron, are dedicated to the LORD and must go into the LORD\u2019s treasury.\u201d \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 1Kg 7:51; 14:26; 15:18"}, {"pk": 4033784, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 6, "verse": 20, "text": "So the troops shouted, and the trumpets sounded. When they heard the blast of the trumpet, the troops gave a great shout, and the wall collapsed. \u24da The troops advanced into the city, each man straight ahead, and they captured the city.", "comment": "\u24da Heb 11:30"}, {"pk": 4033785, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 6, "verse": 21, "text": "They completely destroyed \u24db everything in the city with the sword\u2009\u2014\u2009every man and woman, both young and old, and every ox, sheep, and donkey.", "comment": "\u24db Jos 2:10; 8:26"}, {"pk": 4033786, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 6, "verse": 22, "text": "Joshua said to the two men who had scouted the land, \u201cGo to the prostitute\u2019s house and bring the woman out of there, and all who are with her, just as you swore to her.\u201d \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Jos 2:14"}, {"pk": 4033787, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 6, "verse": 23, "text": "So the young men who had scouted went in and brought out Rahab and her father, mother, brothers, and all who belonged to her. They brought out her whole family and settled them outside the camp of Israel."}, {"pk": 4033788, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 6, "verse": 24, "text": "They burned the city and everything in it, but they put the silver and gold and the articles of bronze and iron into the treasury of the LORD\u2019s house."}, {"pk": 4033789, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 6, "verse": 25, "text": "However, Joshua spared Rahab the prostitute, her father\u2019s family, and all who belonged to her, because she hid the messengers Joshua had sent to spy on Jericho, and she still lives in Israel \u24dd today. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Jos 4:9; 5:9; 7:26; 14:14; 15:63
\u24dd Ex 6:23; Ru 4:21-22; 1Ch 2:10-12; Mt 1:4-5"}, {"pk": 4033790, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 6, "verse": 26, "text": "At that time Joshua imposed this curse: The man who undertakes
the rebuilding of this city, Jericho,
is cursed before the LORD. \u24d1
He will lay its foundation
at the cost of his firstborn;
he will finish its gates
at the cost of his youngest. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d1 Dt 27:15; 1Sm 14:24; Jr 11:3; 20:15
\u24d2 1Kg 16:34"}, {"pk": 4033791, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 6, "verse": 27, "text": "And the LORD was with Joshua, \u24d3 and his fame spread throughout the land.", "comment": "\u24d3 Gn 39:2,21; Jdg 1:19,22; 2:18; 1Sm 3:19; 18:12; 1Kg 1:37; 2Kg 18:7; 1Ch 9:20; 2Ch 17:3"}, {"pk": 4033792, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 7, "verse": 1, "text": "The Israelites, however, were unfaithful \u24d4 regarding the things set apart for destruction. Achan son of Carmi, son of Zabdi, son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, took some of what was set apart, and the LORD\u2019s anger burned against the Israelites.", "comment": "\u24d4 Lv 6:2; Nm 5:27; 31:16; Dt 32:51; Jos 22:16; Ezr 9:2-4"}, {"pk": 4033793, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 7, "verse": 2, "text": "Joshua sent men from Jericho to Ai, which is near Beth-aven, \u24d5 east of Bethel, and told them, \u201cGo up and scout the land.\u201d So the men went up and scouted Ai.", "comment": "\u24d5 Jos 18:12; 1Sm 13:5; 14:23"}, {"pk": 4033794, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 7, "verse": 3, "text": "After returning to Joshua they reported to him, \u201cDon\u2019t send all the people, but send about two thousand or three thousand [1] men to attack Ai. Since the people of Ai are so few, don\u2019t wear out all our people there.\u201d", "comment": "[1] Or send two or three military units of"}, {"pk": 4033795, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 7, "verse": 4, "text": "So about three thousand men [2] went up there, but they fled from the men of Ai. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Lv 26:17; Dt 28:25
[2] Lit men from the people"}, {"pk": 4033796, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 7, "verse": 5, "text": "The men of Ai struck down about thirty-six of them and chased them from outside the city gate to the quarries, [3] striking them down on the descent. As a result, the people lost heart. [4] \u24d7", "comment": "[3] Or to Shebarim
\u24d7 Dt 20:8; Jos 2:11; 5:1; 2Sm 17:10; Ps 22:14; Is 13:7; 19:1; Ezk 21:7
[4] Lit people\u2019s hearts melted and became like water"}, {"pk": 4033797, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 7, "verse": 6, "text": "Then Joshua tore his clothes and fell facedown to the ground before the ark of the LORD until evening, \u24d8 as did the elders of Israel; they all put dust on their heads. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Neh 9:1; Lm 2:10; Ezk 27:30; Rv 18:19
\u24d8 Jb 1:20"}, {"pk": 4033798, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 7, "verse": 7, "text": "\u201cOh, Lord GOD,\u201d Joshua said, \u201cwhy did you ever bring these people across the Jordan to hand us over to the Amorites for our destruction? If only we had been content to remain on the other side of the Jordan!"}, {"pk": 4033799, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 7, "verse": 8, "text": "What can I say, Lord, now that Israel has turned its back and run from its enemies?"}, {"pk": 4033800, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 7, "verse": 9, "text": "When the Canaanites and all who live in the land hear about this, they will surround us and wipe out our name from the earth. \u24da Then what will you do about your great name?\u201d \u24db", "comment": "\u24da Ru 4:10; 1Sm 24:9; Ps 109:13; Is 24:19; 56:5; Jr 11:19
\u24db 1Kg 8:42"}, {"pk": 4033801, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 7, "verse": 10, "text": "The LORD then said to Joshua, \u201cStand up! Why have you fallen facedown?"}, {"pk": 4033802, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 7, "verse": 11, "text": "Israel has sinned. They have violated my covenant that I appointed for them. They have taken some of what was set apart. They have stolen, deceived, and put those things with their own belongings. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Jos 6:18"}, {"pk": 4033803, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 7, "verse": 12, "text": "This is why the Israelites cannot stand against their enemies. They will turn their backs and run from their enemies, because they have been set apart for destruction. \u24dd I will no longer be with you unless you remove from among you what is set apart.", "comment": "\u24dd Nm 14:45; Jdg 2:14"}, {"pk": 4033804, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 7, "verse": 13, "text": "\u201cGo and consecrate the people. Tell them to consecrate themselves for tomorrow, \u24d0 for this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: There are things that are set apart among you, Israel. You will not be able to stand against your enemies until you remove what is set apart.", "comment": "\u24d0 Jos 3:5"}, {"pk": 4033805, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 7, "verse": 14, "text": "In the morning, present yourselves tribe by tribe. The tribe the LORD selects is to come forward clan by clan. The clan the LORD selects is to come forward family by family. The family the LORD selects is to come forward man by man."}, {"pk": 4033806, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 7, "verse": 15, "text": "The one who is caught with the things set apart must be burned, along with everything he has, because he has violated the LORD\u2019s covenant and committed an outrage in Israel.\u201d \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Gn 34:7; Dt 22:21; Jdg 19:23-24; 20:6"}, {"pk": 4033807, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 7, "verse": 16, "text": "Joshua got up early the next morning. He had Israel come forward tribe by tribe, and the tribe of Judah was selected."}, {"pk": 4033808, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 7, "verse": 17, "text": "He had the clans of Judah come forward, and the Zerahite clan was selected. He had the Zerahite clan come forward by heads of families, [5] and Zabdi was selected.", "comment": "[5] Lit forward man by man"}, {"pk": 4033809, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 7, "verse": 18, "text": "He then had Zabdi\u2019s family come forward man by man, and Achan son of Carmi, son of Zabdi, son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, was selected."}, {"pk": 4033810, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 7, "verse": 19, "text": "So Joshua said to Achan, \u201cMy son, give glory to the LORD, the God of Israel, \u24d2 and make a confession to him. [6] I urge you, tell me what you have done. Don\u2019t hide anything from me.\u201d", "comment": "[6] Or and praise him
\u24d2 1Sm 6:5; 2Ch 30:22; Jr 13:16; Jn 9:24"}, {"pk": 4033811, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 7, "verse": 20, "text": "Achan replied to Joshua, \u201cIt is true. I have sinned against the LORD, the God of Israel. \u24d3 This is what I did:", "comment": "\u24d3 Jos 22:20"}, {"pk": 4033812, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 7, "verse": 21, "text": "When I saw among the spoils a beautiful cloak from Babylon, [7] five pounds [8] of silver, and a bar of gold weighing a pound and a quarter, [9] I coveted them and took them. \u24d4 You can see for yourself. They are concealed in the ground inside my tent, with the silver under the cloak.\u201d", "comment": "[8] Lit 200 shekels
\u24d4 Gn 3:6; 2Sm 12:2-4; 1Jn 2:16
[7] Lit Shinar
[9] Lit 50 shekels"}, {"pk": 4033813, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 7, "verse": 22, "text": "So Joshua sent messengers who ran to the tent, and there was the cloak, concealed in his tent, with the silver underneath."}, {"pk": 4033814, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 7, "verse": 23, "text": "They took the things from inside the tent, brought them to Joshua and all the Israelites, and spread them out in the LORD\u2019s presence."}, {"pk": 4033815, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 7, "verse": 24, "text": "Then Joshua and all Israel with him took Achan son of Zerah, the silver, the cloak, and the bar of gold, his sons and daughters, his ox, donkey, and sheep, his tent, and all that he had, and brought them up to the Valley of Achor. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Jos 15:7"}, {"pk": 4033816, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 7, "verse": 25, "text": "Joshua said, \u201cWhy have you brought us trouble? \u24d6 Today the LORD will bring you trouble!\u201d So all Israel stoned them [10] to death. They burned their bodies, threw stones on them,", "comment": "[10] Lit him
\u24d6 Jos 6:18; 1Ch 2:7"}, {"pk": 4033817, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 7, "verse": 26, "text": "and raised over him a large pile of rocks that remains still today. \u24d7 Then the LORD turned from his burning anger. Therefore that place is called the Valley of Achor [11] still today.", "comment": "[11] Or of Trouble
\u24d7 Jos 6:25; 8:28-29; 10:27; 13:13"}, {"pk": 4033818, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 8, "verse": 1, "text": "The LORD said to Joshua, \u201cDo not be afraid or discouraged. \u24d8 Take all the troops with you and go attack Ai. Look, I have handed over to you the king of Ai, his people, city, and land. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d8 Dt 1:21; 7:18; 31:8; Jos 1:9; 10:25
\u24d9 Jos 6:2"}, {"pk": 4033819, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 8, "verse": 2, "text": "Treat Ai and its king as you did Jericho and its king, \u24da except that you may plunder its spoil and livestock for yourselves. \u24db Set an ambush behind the city.\u201d \u24dc", "comment": "\u24db Dt 20:14; Jos 8:27
\u24dc Jdg 9:32-35,43; 20:29; 1Sm 15:5
\u24da Jos 6:17"}, {"pk": 4033820, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 8, "verse": 3, "text": "So Joshua and all the troops set out to attack Ai. Joshua selected thirty thousand of his best soldiers and sent them out at night."}, {"pk": 4033821, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 8, "verse": 4, "text": "He commanded them: \u201cPay attention. Lie in ambush behind the city, not too far from it, and all of you be ready. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Jdg 20:29"}, {"pk": 4033822, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 8, "verse": 5, "text": "Then I and all the people who are with me will approach the city. When they come out against us as they did the first time, we will flee from them."}, {"pk": 4033823, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 8, "verse": 6, "text": "They will come after us until we have drawn them away from the city, for they will say, \u2018They are fleeing from us as before.\u2019 While we are fleeing from them,"}, {"pk": 4033824, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 8, "verse": 7, "text": "you are to come out of your ambush and seize the city. The LORD your God will hand it over to you."}, {"pk": 4033825, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 8, "verse": 8, "text": "After taking the city, set it on fire. Follow the LORD\u2019s command\u2009\u2014\u2009see that you do as I have ordered you.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4033826, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 8, "verse": 9, "text": "So Joshua sent them out, and they went to the ambush site and waited between Bethel and Ai, to the west of Ai. But he spent that night with the troops."}, {"pk": 4033827, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 8, "verse": 10, "text": "Joshua started early the next morning and mobilized them. Then he and the elders of Israel led the troops up to Ai."}, {"pk": 4033828, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 8, "verse": 11, "text": "All those [1] who were with him went up and approached the city, arriving opposite Ai, and camped to the north of it, with a valley between them and the city.", "comment": "[1] Lit the people of war"}, {"pk": 4033829, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 8, "verse": 12, "text": "Now Joshua had taken about five thousand men and set them in ambush between Bethel and Ai, to the west of the city."}, {"pk": 4033830, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 8, "verse": 13, "text": "The troops were stationed in this way: the main [2] camp to the north of the city and its rear guard to the west of the city. And that night Joshua went into the valley.", "comment": "[2] Lit way: all the"}, {"pk": 4033831, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 8, "verse": 14, "text": "When the king of Ai saw the Israelites, the men of the city hurried and went out early in the morning so that he and all his people could engage Israel in battle at a suitable place facing the Arabah. But he did not know there was an ambush waiting for him behind the city."}, {"pk": 4033832, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 8, "verse": 15, "text": "Joshua and all Israel pretended to be beaten back by them and fled toward the wilderness. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Jdg 20:36"}, {"pk": 4033833, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 8, "verse": 16, "text": "Then all the troops of Ai were summoned to pursue them, and they pursued Joshua and were drawn away from the city."}, {"pk": 4033834, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 8, "verse": 17, "text": "Not a man was left in Ai or Bethel who did not go out after Israel, leaving the city exposed while they pursued Israel."}, {"pk": 4033835, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 8, "verse": 18, "text": "Then the LORD said to Joshua, \u201cHold out the javelin in your hand toward Ai, for I will hand the city over to you.\u201d So Joshua held out his javelin toward it."}, {"pk": 4033836, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 8, "verse": 19, "text": "When he held out his hand, the men in ambush rose quickly from their position. They ran, entered the city, captured it, and immediately set it on fire."}, {"pk": 4033837, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 8, "verse": 20, "text": "The men of Ai turned and looked back, and smoke from the city was rising to the sky! They could not escape in any direction, and the troops who had fled to the wilderness now became the pursuers."}, {"pk": 4033838, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 8, "verse": 21, "text": "When Joshua and all Israel saw that the men in ambush had captured the city and that smoke was rising from it, they turned back and struck down the men of Ai."}, {"pk": 4033839, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 8, "verse": 22, "text": "Then men in ambush came out of the city against them, and the men of Ai were trapped between the Israelite forces, some on one side and some on the other. They struck them down until no survivor or fugitive remained, \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Dt 7:2"}, {"pk": 4033840, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 8, "verse": 23, "text": "but they captured the king of Ai alive and brought him to Joshua."}, {"pk": 4033841, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 8, "verse": 24, "text": "When Israel had finished killing everyone living in Ai who had pursued them into the open country, and when every last one of them had fallen by the sword, all Israel returned to Ai and struck it down with the sword."}, {"pk": 4033842, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 8, "verse": 25, "text": "The total of those who fell that day, both men and women, was twelve thousand\u2009\u2014\u2009all the people of Ai."}, {"pk": 4033843, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 8, "verse": 26, "text": "Joshua did not draw back his hand that was holding the javelin until all the inhabitants of Ai were completely destroyed. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Nm 21:2-3; Dt 2:34; Jos 2:10; 6:21; 10:1,28,35-40; 11:11-12,20-21; 24:20"}, {"pk": 4033844, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 8, "verse": 27, "text": "Israel plundered only the cattle and spoil of that city for themselves, according to the LORD\u2019s command that he had given Joshua."}, {"pk": 4033845, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 8, "verse": 28, "text": "Joshua burned Ai and left it a permanent ruin, still desolate today. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Dt 13:16; Jos 6:25"}, {"pk": 4033846, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 8, "verse": 29, "text": "He hung [3] the body of the king of Ai on a tree [4] until evening, and at sunset Joshua commanded that they take his body down from the tree. \u24d4 They threw it down at the entrance of the city gate and put a large pile of rocks over it, which still remains today.", "comment": "[3] Or impaled
\u24d4 Dt 21:21-23
[4] Or wooden stake"}, {"pk": 4033847, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 8, "verse": 30, "text": "At that time Joshua built an altar on Mount Ebal \u24d5 to the LORD, the God of Israel,", "comment": "\u24d5 Dt 27:4-6"}, {"pk": 4033848, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 8, "verse": 31, "text": "just as Moses the LORD\u2019s servant had commanded the Israelites. He built it according to what is written in the book of the law of Moses: an altar of uncut stones on which no iron tool has been used. \u24d6 Then they offered burnt offerings to the LORD and sacrificed fellowship offerings on it.", "comment": "\u24d6 Ex 20:24-25; Dt 27:5-7"}, {"pk": 4033849, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 8, "verse": 32, "text": "There on the stones, Joshua copied the law of Moses, which he had written in the presence of the Israelites. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Dt 27:2-3"}, {"pk": 4033850, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 8, "verse": 33, "text": "All Israel\u2009\u2014\u2009resident alien and citizen alike\u2009\u2014\u2009with their elders, officers, and judges, stood on either side of the ark of the LORD\u2019s covenant facing the Levitical priests who carried it. Half of them were in front of Mount Gerizim and half in front of Mount Ebal, \u24d8 as Moses the LORD\u2019s servant had commanded earlier concerning blessing the people of Israel. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Dt 27:12-13
\u24d8 Dt 11:29"}, {"pk": 4033851, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 8, "verse": 34, "text": "Afterward, Joshua read aloud all the words of the law\u2009\u2014\u2009the blessings as well as the curses\u2009\u2014\u2009according to all that is written in the book of the law."}, {"pk": 4033852, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 8, "verse": 35, "text": "There was not a word of all that Moses had commanded that Joshua did not read before the entire assembly of Israel, including the women, the dependents, and the resident aliens who lived [5] among them. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Dt 31:12; Neh 8:2-3; 13:1
[5] Lit walked"}, {"pk": 4033853, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 9, "verse": 1, "text": "When all the kings heard about Jericho and Ai, those who were west of the Jordan in the hill country, \u24db in the Judean foothills, [1] and all along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea \u24dc toward Lebanon\u2009\u2014\u2009the Hethites, Amorites, Canaanites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites\u2009\u2014\u2009", "comment": "\u24db Jos 3:10
\u24dc Nm 34:6
[1] Or the Shephelah"}, {"pk": 4033854, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 9, "verse": 2, "text": "they formed a unified alliance to fight against Joshua and Israel."}, {"pk": 4033855, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 9, "verse": 3, "text": "When the inhabitants of Gibeon heard what Joshua had done to Jericho and Ai, \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Jos 10:2"}, {"pk": 4033856, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 9, "verse": 4, "text": "they acted deceptively. They gathered provisions [2] and took worn-out sacks on their donkeys and old wineskins, cracked and mended.", "comment": "[2] Some Hb mss, LXX, Syr, Vg; other Hb mss read They went disguised as ambassadors"}, {"pk": 4033857, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 9, "verse": 5, "text": "They wore old, patched sandals on their feet and threadbare clothing on their bodies. Their entire provision of bread was dry and crumbly."}, {"pk": 4033858, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 9, "verse": 6, "text": "They went to Joshua in the camp at Gilgal and said to him and the men of Israel, \u201cWe have come from a distant land. Please make a treaty with us.\u201d \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Jos 5:10"}, {"pk": 4033859, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 9, "verse": 7, "text": "The men of Israel replied to the Hivites, \u201cPerhaps you live among us. How can we make a treaty with you?\u201d \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Ex 23:32; Dt 7:2-5; 20:10-18"}, {"pk": 4033860, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 9, "verse": 8, "text": "They said to Joshua, \u201cWe are your servants.\u201d \u24d2 Then Joshua asked them, \u201cWho are you and where do you come from?\u201d", "comment": "\u24d2 2Sm 15:15; 2Kg 10:5"}, {"pk": 4033861, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 9, "verse": 9, "text": "They replied to him, \u201cYour servants have come from a faraway land because of the reputation of the LORD your God. For we have heard of his fame, and all that he did in Egypt,"}, {"pk": 4033862, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 9, "verse": 10, "text": "and all that he did to the two Amorite kings beyond the Jordan\u2009\u2014\u2009King Sihon of Heshbon and King Og of Bashan, who was in Ashtaroth."}, {"pk": 4033863, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 9, "verse": 11, "text": "So our elders and all the inhabitants of our land told us, \u2018Take provisions with you for the journey; go and meet them and say, \u201cWe are your servants. Please make a treaty with us.\u201d\u2019"}, {"pk": 4033864, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 9, "verse": 12, "text": "This bread of ours was warm when we took it from our houses as food on the day we left to come to you; but see, it is now dry and crumbly."}, {"pk": 4033865, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 9, "verse": 13, "text": "These wineskins were new when we filled them; but see, they are cracked. And these clothes and sandals of ours are worn out from the extremely long journey.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4033866, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 9, "verse": 14, "text": "Then the men of Israel took some of their provisions, but did not seek the LORD\u2019s decision. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Ex 17:1; Lv 24:12; Nm 3:16; 9:18; 22:18; 27:21; Dt 1:26; 8:3; Jr 23:16"}, {"pk": 4033867, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 9, "verse": 15, "text": "So Joshua established peace with them and made a treaty to let them live, and the leaders of the community swore an oath to them. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 2Sm 21:1-2"}, {"pk": 4033868, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 9, "verse": 16, "text": "Three days after making the treaty with them, they heard that the Gibeonites were their neighbors, living among them."}, {"pk": 4033869, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 9, "verse": 17, "text": "So the Israelites set out and reached the Gibeonite cities on the third day. Now their cities were Gibeon, Chephirah, Beeroth, and Kiriath-jearim. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Jos 18:25"}, {"pk": 4033870, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 9, "verse": 18, "text": "But the Israelites did not attack them, because the leaders of the community had sworn an oath \u24d6 to them by the LORD, the God of Israel. Then the whole community grumbled against the leaders.", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 15:1-4; Ezk 17:16-20"}, {"pk": 4033871, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 9, "verse": 19, "text": "All the leaders answered them, \u201cWe have sworn an oath to them by the LORD, the God of Israel, and now we cannot touch them."}, {"pk": 4033872, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 9, "verse": 20, "text": "This is how we will treat them: we will let them live, so that no wrath will fall on us because of the oath we swore to them.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4033873, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 9, "verse": 21, "text": "They also said, \u201cLet them live.\u201d So the Gibeonites became woodcutters and water carriers \u24d7 for the whole community, as the leaders had promised them.", "comment": "\u24d7 Dt 29:11"}, {"pk": 4033874, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 9, "verse": 22, "text": "Joshua summoned the Gibeonites and said to them, \u201cWhy did you deceive us by telling us you live far away from us, when in fact you live among us?"}, {"pk": 4033875, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 9, "verse": 23, "text": "Therefore you are cursed and will always be slaves\u2009\u2014\u2009woodcutters and water carriers for the house of my God.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4033876, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 9, "verse": 24, "text": "The Gibeonites answered him, \u201cIt was clearly communicated to your servants that the LORD your God had commanded his servant Moses to give you all the land and to destroy all the inhabitants of the land before you. We greatly feared for our lives because of you, and that is why we did this. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Jos 10:2"}, {"pk": 4033877, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 9, "verse": 25, "text": "Now we are in your hands. Do to us whatever you think is right.\u201d [3] \u24d9", "comment": "[3] Lit us as is good and as is right in your eyes do
\u24d9 Gn 16:6; Jr 26:14; 38:5"}, {"pk": 4033878, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 9, "verse": 26, "text": "This is what Joshua did to them: he rescued them from the Israelites, and they did not kill them."}, {"pk": 4033879, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 9, "verse": 27, "text": "On that day he made them woodcutters and water carriers\u2009\u2014\u2009as they are today\u2009\u2014\u2009for the community and for the LORD\u2019s altar at the place he would choose. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Dt 12:5"}, {"pk": 4033880, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 10, "verse": 1, "text": "Now King Adoni-zedek of Jerusalem heard that Joshua had captured Ai and completely destroyed \u24db it, treating Ai and its king as he had Jericho and its king, and that the inhabitants of Gibeon \u24dc had made peace with Israel and were living among them. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Jos 9:15
\u24dc Jos 8:22
\u24db Jos 8:26; 10:28,35-40; 11:11-12,20-21; 24:20; Jdg 1:17; 21:11"}, {"pk": 4033881, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 10, "verse": 2, "text": "So Adoni-zedek and his people were [1] greatly alarmed because Gibeon was a large city like one of the royal cities; \u24d0 it was larger than Ai, and all its men were warriors.", "comment": "[1] One Hb ms, Syr, Vg read So he was
\u24d0 Jos 13:31; 1Sm 27:5"}, {"pk": 4033882, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 10, "verse": 3, "text": "Therefore King Adoni-zedek of Jerusalem sent word to King Hoham of Hebron, King Piram of Jarmuth, King Japhia of Lachish, and King Debir of Eglon, saying,"}, {"pk": 4033883, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 10, "verse": 4, "text": "\u201cCome up and help me. We will attack Gibeon, because they have made peace with Joshua and the Israelites.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4033884, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 10, "verse": 5, "text": "So the five Amorite kings\u2009\u2014\u2009the kings of Jerusalem, Hebron, Jarmuth, Lachish, and Eglon\u2009\u2014\u2009joined forces, advanced with all their armies, besieged Gibeon, and fought against it."}, {"pk": 4033885, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 10, "verse": 6, "text": "Then the men of Gibeon sent word to Joshua in the camp at Gilgal: \u201cDon\u2019t give up on [2] your servants. Come quickly and save us! Help us, for all the Amorite kings living in the hill country have joined forces against us.\u201d", "comment": "[2] Lit Don\u2019t withdraw your hands from"}, {"pk": 4033886, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 10, "verse": 7, "text": "So Joshua and all his troops, including all his best soldiers, came from Gilgal. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Jos 8:1"}, {"pk": 4033887, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 10, "verse": 8, "text": "The LORD said to Joshua, \u201cDo not be afraid of them, \u24d2 for I have handed them over to you. \u24d3 Not one of them will be able to stand against you.\u201d \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Dt 7:24; 11:25; Jos 1:5; 21:44; 23:9
\u24d3 Gn 14:20; Nm 21:34; Dt 2:30; 7:24
\u24d2 Jos 1:5"}, {"pk": 4033888, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 10, "verse": 9, "text": "So Joshua caught them by surprise, after marching all night from Gilgal."}, {"pk": 4033889, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 10, "verse": 10, "text": "The LORD threw them into confusion \u24d5 before Israel. He defeated them in a great slaughter at Gibeon, chased them through the ascent of Beth-horon, and struck them down as far as Azekah and Makkedah.", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 14:24; 23:27; 1Sm 7:10"}, {"pk": 4033890, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 10, "verse": 11, "text": "As they fled before Israel, the LORD threw large hailstones on them \u24d6 from the sky along the descent of Beth-horon all the way to Azekah, and they died. More of them died from the hail than the Israelites killed with the sword.", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 18:12-14"}, {"pk": 4033891, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 10, "verse": 12, "text": "On the day the LORD gave the Amorites over to the Israelites, Joshua spoke to the LORD in the presence of Israel: \u201cSun, \u24d7 stand still over Gibeon,
and moon, over the Valley of Aijalon.\u201d
", "comment": "\u24d7 Hab 3:11"}, {"pk": 4033892, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 10, "verse": 13, "text": "And the sun stood still
and the moon stopped
until the nation took vengeance on its enemies.
Isn\u2019t this written in the Book of Jashar? [3] So the sun stopped
in the middle of the sky
and delayed its setting
almost a full day.
", "comment": "[3] Or of the Upright"}, {"pk": 4033893, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 10, "verse": 14, "text": "There has been no day like it before or since, when the LORD listened to a man, because the LORD fought for Israel. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Ex 14:14,25; Dt 1:30; 3:22; 20:4; Jos 10:42; 23:3,10; 2Ch 20:29; 32:8; Ps 35:1; Zch 14:3"}, {"pk": 4033894, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 10, "verse": 15, "text": "Then Joshua and all Israel with him returned to the camp at Gilgal."}, {"pk": 4033895, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 10, "verse": 16, "text": "Now the five defeated kings had fled and hidden in the cave at Makkedah."}, {"pk": 4033896, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 10, "verse": 17, "text": "It was reported to Joshua: \u201cThe five kings have been found; they are hiding in the cave at Makkedah.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4033897, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 10, "verse": 18, "text": "Joshua said, \u201cRoll large stones against the mouth of the cave, and station men by it to guard the kings."}, {"pk": 4033898, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 10, "verse": 19, "text": "But as for the rest of you, don\u2019t stay there. Pursue your enemies and attack them from behind. Don\u2019t let them enter their cities, for the LORD your God has handed them over to you.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4033899, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 10, "verse": 20, "text": "So Joshua and the Israelites finished inflicting a terrible slaughter on them until they were destroyed, although a few survivors ran away to the fortified cities."}, {"pk": 4033900, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 10, "verse": 21, "text": "The people returned safely to Joshua in the camp at Makkedah. And no one dared to threaten [4] the Israelites.", "comment": "[4] Lit No one sharpened his tongue against"}, {"pk": 4033901, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 10, "verse": 22, "text": "Then Joshua said, \u201cOpen the mouth of the cave, and bring those five kings to me out of there.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4033902, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 10, "verse": 23, "text": "That is what they did. They brought the five kings of Jerusalem, Hebron, Jarmuth, Lachish, and Eglon to Joshua out of the cave."}, {"pk": 4033903, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 10, "verse": 24, "text": "When they had brought the kings to him, Joshua summoned all the men of Israel and said to the military commanders who had accompanied him, \u201cCome here and put your feet on the necks of these kings.\u201d So the commanders came forward and put their feet on their necks."}, {"pk": 4033904, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 10, "verse": 25, "text": "Joshua said to them, \u201cDo not be afraid or discouraged. Be strong and courageous, \u24d9 for the LORD will do this to all the enemies you fight.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d9 Dt 31:7; Jos 1:6-7,9,18"}, {"pk": 4033905, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 10, "verse": 26, "text": "After this, Joshua struck them down and executed them. He hung [5] their bodies on five trees [6] and they were there until evening. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Jos 8:29
[6] Or wooden stakes, also in v. 27
[5] Or impaled"}, {"pk": 4033906, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 10, "verse": 27, "text": "At sunset Joshua commanded that they be taken down from the trees \u24db and thrown into the cave where they had hidden. Then large stones were placed against the mouth of the cave, and the stones are still there today. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Jos 6:25
\u24db Dt 21:22-23"}, {"pk": 4033907, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 10, "verse": 28, "text": "On that day Joshua captured Makkedah and struck it down with the sword, including its king. He completely destroyed it [7] and everyone in it, leaving no survivors. So he treated the king of Makkedah as he had the king of Jericho. \u24dd", "comment": "[7] Some Hb mss read them
\u24dd Jos 6:21"}, {"pk": 4033908, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 10, "verse": 29, "text": "Joshua and all Israel with him \u24d0 crossed from Makkedah to Libnah and fought against Libnah. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Jos 21:13
\u24d0 Jos 7:24; 10:15,31,36"}, {"pk": 4033909, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 10, "verse": 30, "text": "The LORD also handed it and its king over to Israel. He struck it down, putting everyone in it to the sword, and left no survivors in it. He treated Libnah\u2019s king as he had the king of Jericho."}, {"pk": 4033910, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 10, "verse": 31, "text": "From Libnah, Joshua and all Israel with him crossed to Lachish. They laid siege to it and attacked it."}, {"pk": 4033911, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 10, "verse": 32, "text": "The LORD handed Lachish over to Israel, and Joshua captured it on the second day. He struck it down, putting everyone in it to the sword, just as he had done to Libnah."}, {"pk": 4033912, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 10, "verse": 33, "text": "At that time King Horam of Gezer went to help Lachish, \u24d2 but Joshua struck him down along with his people, leaving no survivors.", "comment": "\u24d2 Jos 16:10; Jdg 1:29; 1Kg 9:16-17"}, {"pk": 4033913, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 10, "verse": 34, "text": "Then Joshua crossed from Lachish to Eglon and all Israel with him. They laid siege to it and attacked it."}, {"pk": 4033914, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 10, "verse": 35, "text": "On that day they captured it and struck it down, putting everyone in it to the sword. He completely destroyed it that day, just as he had done to Lachish."}, {"pk": 4033915, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 10, "verse": 36, "text": "Next, Joshua and all Israel with him went up from Eglon to Hebron \u24d3 and attacked it.", "comment": "\u24d3 Jdg 1:10"}, {"pk": 4033916, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 10, "verse": 37, "text": "They captured it and struck down its king, all its villages, and everyone in it with the sword. He left no survivors, just as he had done at Eglon. He completely destroyed Hebron and everyone in it."}, {"pk": 4033917, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 10, "verse": 38, "text": "Finally, Joshua turned toward Debir \u24d4 and attacked it. And all Israel was with him.", "comment": "\u24d4 Jos 15:15; Jdg 1:11"}, {"pk": 4033918, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 10, "verse": 39, "text": "He captured it\u2009\u2014\u2009its king and all its villages. They struck them down with the sword and completely destroyed everyone in it, leaving no survivors. He treated Debir and its king as he had treated Hebron and as he had treated Libnah and its king."}, {"pk": 4033919, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 10, "verse": 40, "text": "So Joshua conquered the whole region \u24d5 \u2009\u2014\u2009the hill country, the Negev, the Judean foothills, [8] and the slopes\u2009\u2014\u2009with all their kings, leaving no survivors. He completely destroyed every living being, as the LORD, the God of Israel, had commanded. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Dt 20:16
\u24d5 Dt 19:8; 34:1; Jos 2:24; 9:24; 11:16,23; 21:43
[8] Or the Shephelah"}, {"pk": 4033920, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 10, "verse": 41, "text": "Joshua conquered everyone from Kadesh-barnea to Gaza, and all the land of Goshen \u24d7 as far as Gibeon.", "comment": "\u24d7 Jos 15:50"}, {"pk": 4033921, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 10, "verse": 42, "text": "Joshua captured all these kings and their land in one campaign, [9] because the LORD, the God of Israel, fought for Israel. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Jos 10:14
[9] Lit land at one time"}, {"pk": 4033922, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 10, "verse": 43, "text": "Then Joshua returned with all Israel to the camp at Gilgal."}, {"pk": 4033923, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 11, "verse": 1, "text": "When King Jabin of Hazor heard this news, he sent a message to: King Jobab of Madon, the kings of Shimron and Achshaph,"}, {"pk": 4033924, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 11, "verse": 2, "text": "and the kings of the north in the hill country, the Arabah south of Chinnereth, \u24d9 the Judean foothills, [1] and the Slopes of Dor [2] to the west,", "comment": "[2] Or and in Naphoth-dor
\u24d9 Dt 3:17; Jos 12:3; 13:27; 19:35; 1Kg 15:20; Mt 14:34; Lk 5:1
[1] Or Shephelah, also in v. 16"}, {"pk": 4033925, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 11, "verse": 3, "text": "the Canaanites in the east and west, the Amorites, Hethites, Perizzites, and Jebusites in the hill country, and the Hivites at the foot of Hermon in the land of Mizpah. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Jdg 3:3"}, {"pk": 4033926, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 11, "verse": 4, "text": "They went out with all their armies\u2009\u2014\u2009a multitude as numerous as the sand on the seashore \u24db \u2009\u2014\u2009along with a vast number of horses and chariots.", "comment": "\u24db Gn 22:17; Jdg 7:12; 1Sm 13:5; 1Kg 4:29"}, {"pk": 4033927, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 11, "verse": 5, "text": "All these kings joined forces; they came and camped together at the Waters of Merom to attack Israel. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Jdg 7:12"}, {"pk": 4033928, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 11, "verse": 6, "text": "The LORD said to Joshua, \u201cDo not be afraid of them, for at this time tomorrow I will cause all of them to be killed before Israel. \u24dd You are to hamstring their horses and burn their chariots.\u201d \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 2Sm 8:4; Ps 20:7
\u24dd Jos 10:8"}, {"pk": 4033929, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 11, "verse": 7, "text": "So Joshua and all his troops surprised them at the Waters of Merom and attacked them."}, {"pk": 4033930, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 11, "verse": 8, "text": "The LORD handed them over to Israel, and they struck them down, pursuing them as far as greater Sidon and Misrephoth-maim, and to the east as far as the Valley of Mizpeh. \u24d1 They struck them down, leaving no survivors. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Dt 2:34; Jos 10:28,30,33,37,39-40
\u24d1 Jos 13:6"}, {"pk": 4033931, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 11, "verse": 9, "text": "Joshua treated them as the LORD had told him; he hamstrung their horses and burned their chariots."}, {"pk": 4033932, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 11, "verse": 10, "text": "At that time Joshua turned back, captured Hazor, and struck down its king with the sword, because Hazor had formerly been the leader of all these kingdoms."}, {"pk": 4033933, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 11, "verse": 11, "text": "They struck down everyone in it with the sword, completely destroying \u24d3 them; he left no one alive. Then he burned Hazor.", "comment": "\u24d3 Jos 10:1; 24:20; Jdg 1:17; 21:11; 1Sm 15:3; 2Ch 8:8; Jr 25:9"}, {"pk": 4033934, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 11, "verse": 12, "text": "Joshua captured all these kings and their cities and struck them down with the sword. He completely destroyed them, as Moses the LORD\u2019s servant \u24d4 had commanded.", "comment": "\u24d4 Dt 20:16-17"}, {"pk": 4033935, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 11, "verse": 13, "text": "However, Israel did not burn any of the cities that stood on their mounds except Hazor, which Joshua burned."}, {"pk": 4033936, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 11, "verse": 14, "text": "The Israelites plundered all the spoils and cattle of these cities for themselves. But they struck down every person with the sword until they had annihilated them, leaving no one alive."}, {"pk": 4033937, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 11, "verse": 15, "text": "Just as the LORD had commanded his servant Moses, Moses commanded Joshua. That is what Joshua did, leaving nothing undone of all that the LORD had commanded Moses."}, {"pk": 4033938, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 11, "verse": 16, "text": "So Joshua took all this land\u2009\u2014\u2009the hill country, all the Negev, all the land of Goshen, \u24d5 the foothills, the Arabah, and the hill country of Israel with its foothills\u2009\u2014\u2009", "comment": "\u24d5 Jos 15:51"}, {"pk": 4033939, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 11, "verse": 17, "text": "from Mount Halak, \u24d6 which ascends to Seir, as far as Baal-gad in the Valley of Lebanon at the foot of Mount Hermon. He captured all their kings and struck them down, putting them to death. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 Jos 12:7
\u24d7 Dt 7:24"}, {"pk": 4033940, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 11, "verse": 18, "text": "Joshua waged war with all these kings for a long time."}, {"pk": 4033941, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 11, "verse": 19, "text": "No city made peace with the Israelites except the Hivites who inhabited Gibeon; \u24d8 all of them were taken in battle.", "comment": "\u24d8 Jos 9:3,7"}, {"pk": 4033942, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 11, "verse": 20, "text": "For it was the LORD\u2019s intention to harden their hearts, \u24d9 so that they would engage Israel in battle, be completely destroyed without mercy, and be annihilated, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.", "comment": "\u24d9 Ex 4:21; 7:3; 14:4,17; Is 63:17; Rm 9:18"}, {"pk": 4033943, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 11, "verse": 21, "text": "At that time Joshua proceeded to exterminate the Anakim \u24da from the hill country\u2009\u2014\u2009Hebron, Debir, Anab\u2009\u2014\u2009all the hill country of Judah and of Israel. Joshua completely destroyed them with their cities.", "comment": "\u24da Nm 13:22,28,33"}, {"pk": 4033944, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 11, "verse": 22, "text": "No Anakim were left in the land of the Israelites, except for some remaining in Gaza, Gath, \u24db and Ashdod.", "comment": "\u24db 1Sm 17:4"}, {"pk": 4033945, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 11, "verse": 23, "text": "So Joshua took the entire land, in keeping with all that the LORD had told Moses. Joshua then gave it as an inheritance to Israel according to their tribal allotments. After this, the land had rest from war. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Jos 14:15; 21:44; 2Ch 14:6; Hs 2:18; Heb 4:8"}, {"pk": 4033946, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 12, "verse": 1, "text": "The Israelites struck down the following kings of the land and took possession of their land beyond the Jordan to the east and from the Arnon River to Mount Hermon, including all the Arabah eastward: \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Dt 3:8-9"}, {"pk": 4033947, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 12, "verse": 2, "text": "King Sihon of the Amorites lived in Heshbon. He ruled from Aroer \u24d0 on the rim of the Arnon River, along the middle of the valley, and half of Gilead up to the Jabbok River (the border of the Ammonites \u24d1),", "comment": "\u24d1 Dt 3:16
\u24d0 Dt 2:36"}, {"pk": 4033948, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 12, "verse": 3, "text": "the Arabah east of the Sea of Chinnereth to the Sea of Arabah (that is, the Dead Sea), eastward through Beth-jeshimoth \u24d2 and southward [1] below the slopes of Pisgah. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Jos 11:2
\u24d2 Jos 13:20
[1] Or and from Teman"}, {"pk": 4033949, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 12, "verse": 4, "text": "King Og [2] of Bashan, of the remnant of the Rephaim, lived in Ashtaroth and Edrei. \u24d4", "comment": "[2] LXX; MT reads The territory of Og
\u24d4 Dt 1:4"}, {"pk": 4033950, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 12, "verse": 5, "text": "He ruled over Mount Hermon, Salecah, all Bashan up to the Geshurite and Maacathite border, and half of Gilead to the border of King Sihon of Heshbon. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Dt 3:10,14"}, {"pk": 4033951, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 12, "verse": 6, "text": "Moses the LORD\u2019s servant \u24d6 and the Israelites struck them \u24d7 down. And Moses the LORD\u2019s servant gave their land as an inheritance to the Reubenites, Gadites, and half the tribe of Manasseh. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Dt 3:12-17; 29:8
\u24d7 Nm 21:21-35; Dt 2:26\u20143:11; 29:7; 31:4; Ps 135:11; 136:19-20; Neh 9:22-25
\u24d6 Nm 32:33; Dt 3:12; Jos 1:1,13,15; 8:31,33; 11:12; 13:8; 14:7; 18:7; 22:2,4-5"}, {"pk": 4033952, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 12, "verse": 7, "text": "Joshua and the Israelites struck down the following kings of the land beyond the Jordan to the west, from Baal-gad in the Valley of Lebanon to Mount Halak, \u24d9 which ascends toward Seir (Joshua gave their land as an inheritance to the tribes of Israel according to their allotments:", "comment": "\u24d9 Jos 11:16-17"}, {"pk": 4033953, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 12, "verse": 8, "text": "the hill country, the Judean foothills, [3] the Arabah, the slopes, the wilderness, and the Negev\u2009\u2014\u2009the lands of the Hethites, Amorites, Canaanites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites):", "comment": "[3] Or the Shephelah"}, {"pk": 4033954, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 12, "verse": 9, "text": "the king of Jericho \u24da \u2014 one the king of Ai, \u24dbwhich is next to Bethel \u2014 one
", "comment": "\u24da Jos 6:2
\u24db Jos 8:29"}, {"pk": 4033955, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 12, "verse": 10, "text": "the king of Jerusalem \u24dc \u2014 one the king of Hebron \u2014 one
", "comment": "\u24dc Jos 10:23"}, {"pk": 4033956, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 12, "verse": 11, "text": "the king of Jarmuth \u2014 one the king of Lachish \u2014 one
"}, {"pk": 4033957, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 12, "verse": 12, "text": "the king of Eglon \u2014 one the king of Gezer \u2014 one
"}, {"pk": 4033958, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 12, "verse": 13, "text": "the king of Debir \u2014 one the king of Geder \u2014 one
"}, {"pk": 4033959, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 12, "verse": 14, "text": "the king of Hormah \u2014 one the king of Arad \u2014 one
"}, {"pk": 4033960, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 12, "verse": 15, "text": "the king of Libnah \u2014 one the king of Adullam \u2014 one
"}, {"pk": 4033961, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 12, "verse": 16, "text": "the king of Makkedah \u2014 one the king of Bethel \u2014 one
"}, {"pk": 4033962, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 12, "verse": 17, "text": "the king of Tappuah \u2014 one the king of Hepher \u2014 one
"}, {"pk": 4033963, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 12, "verse": 18, "text": "the king of Aphek \u2014 one the king of Lasharon \u2014 one
"}, {"pk": 4033964, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 12, "verse": 19, "text": "the king of Madon \u2014 one the king of Hazor \u2014 one
"}, {"pk": 4033965, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 12, "verse": 20, "text": "the king of Shimron-meron \u2014 one the king of Achshaph \u2014 one
"}, {"pk": 4033966, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 12, "verse": 21, "text": "the king of Taanach \u2014 one the king of Megiddo \u2014 one
"}, {"pk": 4033967, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 12, "verse": 22, "text": "the king of Kedesh \u2014 one the king of Jokneam in Carmel \u2014 one
"}, {"pk": 4033968, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 12, "verse": 23, "text": "the king of Dor in Naphath-dor [4] \u2014 one the king of Goiim in Gilgal [5] \u2014 one
", "comment": "[5] LXX reads Galilee
[4] Or in the Slopes of Dor"}, {"pk": 4033969, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 12, "verse": 24, "text": "the king of Tirzah \u2014 one the total number of all kings: \u2014 thirty-one.
"}, {"pk": 4033970, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 13, "verse": 1, "text": "Joshua was now old, advanced in age, \u24dd and the LORD said to him, \u201cYou have become old, advanced in age, but a great deal of the land remains to be possessed. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Ex 23:27-33
\u24dd Gn 18:11; 24:1; Jos 14:10; 23:1-2; 1Kg 1:1"}, {"pk": 4033971, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 13, "verse": 2, "text": "This is the land that remains: All the districts of the Philistines and the Geshurites:"}, {"pk": 4033972, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 13, "verse": 3, "text": "from the Shihor east of Egypt to the border of Ekron on the north (considered to be Canaanite territory)\u2009\u2014\u2009the five Philistine rulers of Gaza, Ashdod, Ashkelon, Gath, and Ekron, as well as the Avvites"}, {"pk": 4033973, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 13, "verse": 4, "text": "in the south; all the land of the Canaanites, from Arah of the Sidonians to Aphek and as far as the border of the Amorites;"}, {"pk": 4033974, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 13, "verse": 5, "text": "the land of the Gebalites; \u24d1 and all Lebanon east from Baal-gad below Mount Hermon to the entrance of Hamath [1] \u24d2 \u2009\u2014\u2009", "comment": "\u24d2 Jos 12:7
\u24d1 1Kg 5:18
[1] Or to Lebo-hamath"}, {"pk": 4033975, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 13, "verse": 6, "text": "all the inhabitants of the hill country from Lebanon to Misrephoth-maim, \u24d3 all the Sidonians. I will drive them out before the Israelites, only distribute the land as an inheritance for Israel, as I have commanded you.", "comment": "\u24d3 Jos 11:8"}, {"pk": 4033976, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 13, "verse": 7, "text": "Therefore, divide this land as an inheritance to the nine tribes and half the tribe of Manasseh.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4033977, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 13, "verse": 8, "text": "With the other half of the tribe of Manasseh, the Reubenites and Gadites had received the inheritance Moses gave them beyond the Jordan to the east, just as Moses the LORD\u2019s servant had given them: \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Jos 12:6"}, {"pk": 4033978, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 13, "verse": 9, "text": "From Aroer on the rim of the Arnon Valley, along with the city in the middle of the valley, \u24d5 all the Medeba plateau as far as Dibon,", "comment": "\u24d5 Dt 2:36; Jos 13:16"}, {"pk": 4033979, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 13, "verse": 10, "text": "and all the cities of King Sihon of the Amorites, who reigned in Heshbon, to the border of the Ammonites;"}, {"pk": 4033980, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 13, "verse": 11, "text": "also Gilead \u24d6 and the territory of the Geshurites and Maacathites, all Mount Hermon, and all Bashan to Salecah\u2009\u2014\u2009", "comment": "\u24d6 Dt 3:10"}, {"pk": 4033981, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 13, "verse": 12, "text": "the whole kingdom of Og in Bashan, who reigned in Ashtaroth and Edrei; he was one of the remaining Rephaim. Moses struck them down and drove them out, \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Nm 21:24"}, {"pk": 4033982, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 13, "verse": 13, "text": "but the Israelites did not drive out the Geshurites and Maacathites. \u24d8 So Geshur and Maacath still live in Israel today. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Jos 4:9; 5:9; 6:25; 7:26; 8:28-29; 10:27; 14:14; 15:63; 16:10; 22:17; 23:8-9
\u24d8 Jos 16:10; 17:12-13; Jdg 1:1\u20142:5"}, {"pk": 4033983, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 13, "verse": 14, "text": "He did not, however, give any inheritance to the tribe of Levi. This was their inheritance, just as he had promised: the offerings made by fire to the LORD, the God of Israel. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Nm 18:20; Dt 10:9; 18:1-2; Jos 13:33; 14:3-4; 18:7; 21:1-42"}, {"pk": 4033984, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 13, "verse": 15, "text": "To the tribe of Reuben\u2019s descendants by their clans, Moses gave"}, {"pk": 4033985, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 13, "verse": 16, "text": "this as their territory: From Aroer on the rim of the Arnon Valley, along with the city in the middle of the valley, the whole plateau as far as [2] Medeba,", "comment": "[2] Some Hb mss read plateau near"}, {"pk": 4033986, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 13, "verse": 17, "text": "with Heshbon and all its cities on the plateau\u2009\u2014\u2009Dibon, Bamoth-baal, Beth-baal-meon,"}, {"pk": 4033987, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 13, "verse": 18, "text": "Jahaz, Kedemoth, Mephaath, \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Nm 21:23"}, {"pk": 4033988, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 13, "verse": 19, "text": "Kiriathaim, Sibmah, Zereth-shahar on the hill in the valley, \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Nm 32:37"}, {"pk": 4033989, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 13, "verse": 20, "text": "Beth-peor, the slopes of Pisgah, and Beth-jeshimoth\u2009\u2014\u2009"}, {"pk": 4033990, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 13, "verse": 21, "text": "all the cities of the plateau, and all the kingdom of King Sihon of the Amorites, who reigned in Heshbon. Moses had killed him and the chiefs of Midian\u2009\u2014\u2009Evi, Rekem, Zur, Hur, and Reba\u2009\u2014\u2009the princes of Sihon who lived in the land. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Nm 31:8"}, {"pk": 4033991, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 13, "verse": 22, "text": "Along with those the Israelites put to death, they also killed the diviner, Balaam son of Beor, with the sword."}, {"pk": 4033992, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 13, "verse": 23, "text": "The border of the Reubenites was the Jordan and its plain. This was the inheritance of the Reubenites by their clans, with the cities and their settlements."}, {"pk": 4033993, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 13, "verse": 24, "text": "To the tribe of the Gadites by their clans, Moses gave"}, {"pk": 4033994, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 13, "verse": 25, "text": "this as their territory: Jazer and all the cities of Gilead, and half the land of the Ammonites to Aroer, near Rabbah;"}, {"pk": 4033995, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 13, "verse": 26, "text": "from Heshbon to Ramath-mizpeh and Betonim, and from Mahanaim to the border of Debir; [3]", "comment": "[3] Or Lidbir, orLo-debar"}, {"pk": 4033996, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 13, "verse": 27, "text": "in the valley: Beth-haram, Beth-nimrah, Succoth, and Zaphon\u2009\u2014\u2009the rest of the kingdom of King Sihon of Heshbon. Their land also included the Jordan and its territory as far as the edge of the Sea of Chinnereth on the east side of the Jordan. [4]", "comment": "[4] Lit Chinnereth beyond the Jordan to the east"}, {"pk": 4033997, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 13, "verse": 28, "text": "This was the inheritance of the Gadites by their clans, with the cities and their settlements."}, {"pk": 4033998, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 13, "verse": 29, "text": "And to half the tribe of Manasseh (that is, to half the tribe of Manasseh\u2019s descendants by their clans) Moses gave"}, {"pk": 4033999, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 13, "verse": 30, "text": "this as their territory: From Mahanaim through all Bashan\u2009\u2014\u2009all the kingdom of King Og of Bashan, including all of Jair\u2019s Villages [5] \u24d0 that are in Bashan\u2009\u2014\u2009sixty cities.", "comment": "\u24d0 Nm 32:41
[5] Or all of Havvoth-jair"}, {"pk": 4034000, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 13, "verse": 31, "text": "But half of Gilead, and Og\u2019s royal cities in Bashan\u2009\u2014\u2009Ashtaroth and Edrei\u2009\u2014\u2009are for the descendants of Machir son of Manasseh (that is, half the descendants of Machir by their clans)."}, {"pk": 4034001, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 13, "verse": 32, "text": "These were the portions Moses gave them on the plains of Moab beyond the Jordan east of Jericho."}, {"pk": 4034002, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 13, "verse": 33, "text": "But Moses did not give a portion to the tribe of Levi. The LORD, the God of Israel, was their inheritance, just as he had promised them. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Dt 18:1-2; Jos 13:14"}, {"pk": 4034003, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 14, "verse": 1, "text": "The Israelites received these portions that the priest Eleazar, \u24d2 Joshua son of Nun, and the family heads of the Israelite tribes gave them in the land of Canaan. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Jos 19:51
\u24d2 Nm 34:17-18"}, {"pk": 4034004, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 14, "verse": 2, "text": "Their inheritance was by lot \u24d4 as the LORD commanded through Moses for the nine and a half tribes,", "comment": "\u24d4 Nm 33:54; 34:13"}, {"pk": 4034005, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 14, "verse": 3, "text": "because Moses had given the inheritance to the two and a half tribes beyond the Jordan. But he gave no inheritance among them to the Levites."}, {"pk": 4034006, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 14, "verse": 4, "text": "The descendants of Joseph became two tribes, Manasseh and Ephraim. No portion of the land was given to the Levites except cities to live in, along with pasturelands for their cattle and livestock."}, {"pk": 4034007, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 14, "verse": 5, "text": "So the Israelites did as the LORD commanded Moses, \u24d5 and they divided the land.", "comment": "\u24d5 Nm 35:1-2; Jos 21:2"}, {"pk": 4034008, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 14, "verse": 6, "text": "The descendants of Judah approached Joshua at Gilgal, and Caleb son of Jephunneh the Kenizzite said to him, \u201cYou know what the LORD promised Moses the man of God at Kadesh-barnea about you and me. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Nm 14:24,30"}, {"pk": 4034009, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 14, "verse": 7, "text": "I was forty years old when Moses the LORD\u2019s servant sent me from Kadesh-barnea to scout the land, and I brought back an honest report. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Nm 13:1-29"}, {"pk": 4034010, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 14, "verse": 8, "text": "My brothers who went with me caused the people to lose heart, [1] but I followed the LORD my God completely. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Nm 13:30\u201414:3
[1] Lit people\u2019s hearts to melt with fear"}, {"pk": 4034011, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 14, "verse": 9, "text": "On that day Moses swore to me: \u2018The land where you have set foot will be an inheritance for you and your descendants forever, because you have followed the LORD my God completely.\u2019 \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Dt 1:36"}, {"pk": 4034012, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 14, "verse": 10, "text": "\u201cAs you see, the LORD has kept me alive these forty-five years as he promised, \u24da since the LORD spoke this word to Moses while Israel was journeying in the wilderness. Here I am today, eighty-five years old.", "comment": "\u24da Nm 14:30; 26:65; 32:12"}, {"pk": 4034013, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 14, "verse": 11, "text": "I am still as strong today as I was the day Moses sent me out. My strength for battle and for daily tasks [2] is now as it was then. \u24db", "comment": "[2] Lit for going out and coming in
\u24db Dt 34:7"}, {"pk": 4034014, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 14, "verse": 12, "text": "Now give me this hill country the LORD promised me on that day, because you heard then that the Anakim are there, \u24dc as well as large fortified cities. \u24dd Perhaps the LORD will be with me and I will drive them out as the LORD promised.\u201d", "comment": "\u24dc Dt 1:28; 2:10-11,21; 9:2; Jos 11:21-22
\u24dd Nm 13:28"}, {"pk": 4034015, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 14, "verse": 13, "text": "Then Joshua blessed Caleb son of Jephunneh and gave him Hebron as an inheritance. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Jos 15:13; Jdg 1:10,20"}, {"pk": 4034016, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 14, "verse": 14, "text": "Therefore, Hebron still belongs to Caleb son of Jephunneh the Kenizzite as an inheritance today \u24d1 because he followed the LORD, the God of Israel, completely.", "comment": "\u24d1 Jos 6:25"}, {"pk": 4034017, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 14, "verse": 15, "text": "Hebron\u2019s name used to be Kiriath-arba; Arba was the greatest man among the Anakim. \u24d2 After this, the land had rest from war. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Ex 33:14; Dt 3:20; 12:10; 25:19; Jos 1:13,15; 11:23; 21:44; 22:4; 23:1; 2Sm 7:1,11,12; 1Kg 5:4; 8:56; Ps 95:11; Mt 11:28-29; Heb 4:1
\u24d2 Nm 13:33"}, {"pk": 4034018, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 15, "verse": 1, "text": "Now the allotment for the tribe of the descendants of Judah by their clans \u24d4 was in the southernmost region, south to the Wilderness of Zin and over to the border of Edom.", "comment": "\u24d4 Nm 34:3"}, {"pk": 4034019, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 15, "verse": 2, "text": "Their southern border began at the tip of the Dead Sea on the south bay [1]", "comment": "[1] Lit Sea at the tongue that turns southward"}, {"pk": 4034020, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 15, "verse": 3, "text": "and went south of the Scorpions\u2019 Ascent, [2] proceeded to Zin, ascended to the south of Kadesh-barnea, passed Hezron, ascended to Addar, and turned to Karka.", "comment": "[2] Lit of scorpions"}, {"pk": 4034021, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 15, "verse": 4, "text": "It proceeded to Azmon and to the Brook of Egypt \u24d5 and so the border ended at the Mediterranean Sea. This is your [3] southern border.", "comment": "\u24d5 Jos 15:47; 1Kg 8:65; 2Kg 24:7; Is 27:12; 2Ch 7:8
[3] LXX reads their"}, {"pk": 4034022, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 15, "verse": 5, "text": "Now the eastern border was along the Dead Sea to the mouth of the Jordan. The border on the north side was from the bay of the sea at the mouth of the Jordan."}, {"pk": 4034023, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 15, "verse": 6, "text": "It ascended to Beth-hoglah, proceeded north of Beth-arabah, and ascended to the Stone of Bohan son of Reuben."}, {"pk": 4034024, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 15, "verse": 7, "text": "Then the border ascended to Debir from the Valley of Achor, turning north to the Gilgal that is opposite the Ascent of Adummim, which is south of the ravine. The border proceeded to the Waters of En-shemesh and ended at En-rogel."}, {"pk": 4034025, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 15, "verse": 8, "text": "From there the border ascended Ben Hinnom Valley to the southern Jebusite slope (that is, Jerusalem) and ascended to the top of the hill that faces Hinnom Valley on the west, at the northern end of Rephaim Valley."}, {"pk": 4034026, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 15, "verse": 9, "text": "From the top of the hill the border curved to the spring of the Waters of Nephtoah, went to the cities of Mount Ephron, and then curved to Baalah (that is, Kiriath-jearim \u24d6).", "comment": "\u24d6 1Ch 13:6"}, {"pk": 4034027, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 15, "verse": 10, "text": "The border turned westward from Baalah to Mount Seir, went to the northern slope of Mount Jearim (that is, Chesalon), descended to Beth-shemesh, and proceeded to Timnah. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Gn 38:13; Jdg 14:1"}, {"pk": 4034028, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 15, "verse": 11, "text": "Then the border reached to the slope north of Ekron, curved to Shikkeron, proceeded to Mount Baalah, went to Jabneel, and ended at the Mediterranean Sea."}, {"pk": 4034029, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 15, "verse": 12, "text": "Now the western border was the coastline of the Mediterranean Sea. This was the boundary of the descendants of Judah around their clans."}, {"pk": 4034030, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 15, "verse": 13, "text": "He gave Caleb son of Jephunneh the following portion among the descendants of Judah based on the LORD\u2019s instruction to Joshua: Kiriath-arba (that is, Hebron; Arba was the father of Anak)."}, {"pk": 4034031, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 15, "verse": 14, "text": "Caleb drove out from there the three sons of Anak: Sheshai, Ahiman, and Talmai, descendants of Anak. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Nm 13:22,28,33; Dt 9:2; Jos 21:11"}, {"pk": 4034032, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 15, "verse": 15, "text": "From there he marched against the inhabitants of Debir, which used to be called Kiriath-sepher, \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Jdg 1:11-15"}, {"pk": 4034033, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 15, "verse": 16, "text": "and Caleb said, \u201cWhoever attacks and captures Kiriath-sepher, I will give my daughter Achsah to him as a wife.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4034034, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 15, "verse": 17, "text": "So Othniel \u24da son of Caleb\u2019s brother, Kenaz, captured it, and Caleb gave his daughter Achsah to him as a wife. \u24db", "comment": "\u24da Jdg 3:8-11
\u24db 1Sm 17:25"}, {"pk": 4034035, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 15, "verse": 18, "text": "When she arrived, she persuaded Othniel to ask her father for a field. As she got off her donkey, Caleb asked her, \u201cWhat can I do for you?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4034036, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 15, "verse": 19, "text": "She replied, \u201cGive me a blessing. Since you have given me land in the Negev, give me the springs also.\u201d So he gave her the upper and lower springs."}, {"pk": 4034037, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 15, "verse": 20, "text": "This was the inheritance of the tribe of the descendants of Judah by their clans."}, {"pk": 4034038, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 15, "verse": 21, "text": "These were the outermost cities of the tribe of the descendants of Judah toward the border of Edom in the Negev: Kabzeel, Eder, Jagur, \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Gn 35:21"}, {"pk": 4034039, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 15, "verse": 22, "text": "Kinah, Dimonah, Adadah,"}, {"pk": 4034040, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 15, "verse": 23, "text": "Kedesh, Hazor, Ithnan,"}, {"pk": 4034041, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 15, "verse": 24, "text": "Ziph, Telem, Bealoth,"}, {"pk": 4034042, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 15, "verse": 25, "text": "Hazor-hadattah, Kerioth-hezron (that is, Hazor),"}, {"pk": 4034043, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 15, "verse": 26, "text": "Amam, Shema, Moladah,"}, {"pk": 4034044, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 15, "verse": 27, "text": "Hazar-gaddah, Heshmon, Beth-pelet,"}, {"pk": 4034045, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 15, "verse": 28, "text": "Hazar-shual, Beer-sheba, Biziothiah, \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Gn 21:31"}, {"pk": 4034046, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 15, "verse": 29, "text": "Baalah, Iim, Ezem,"}, {"pk": 4034047, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 15, "verse": 30, "text": "Eltolad, Chesil, Hormah,"}, {"pk": 4034048, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 15, "verse": 31, "text": "Ziklag, Madmannah, Sansannah, \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 1Sm 27:6; 30:1"}, {"pk": 4034049, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 15, "verse": 32, "text": "Lebaoth, Shilhim, Ain, and Rimmon\u2009\u2014\u2009twenty-nine cities in all, with their settlements."}, {"pk": 4034050, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 15, "verse": 33, "text": "In the Judean foothills: [4] Eshtaol, Zorah, Ashnah,", "comment": "[4] Or the Shephelah"}, {"pk": 4034051, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 15, "verse": 34, "text": "Zanoah, En-gannim, Tappuah, [5] Enam,", "comment": "[5] Or En-gannim-tappuah"}, {"pk": 4034052, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 15, "verse": 35, "text": "Jarmuth, Adullam, \u24d1 Socoh, [6] Azekah,", "comment": "\u24d1 1Sm 22:1
[6] Or Adullam-socoh"}, {"pk": 4034053, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 15, "verse": 36, "text": "Shaaraim, Adithaim, Gederah, and Gederothaim\u2009\u2014\u2009fourteen cities, with their settlements;"}, {"pk": 4034054, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 15, "verse": 37, "text": "Zenan, Hadashah, Migdal-gad,"}, {"pk": 4034055, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 15, "verse": 38, "text": "Dilan, Mizpeh, Jokthe-el,"}, {"pk": 4034056, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 15, "verse": 39, "text": "Lachish, Bozkath, Eglon,"}, {"pk": 4034057, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 15, "verse": 40, "text": "Cabbon, Lahmam, Chitlish,"}, {"pk": 4034058, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 15, "verse": 41, "text": "Gederoth, Beth-dagon, Naamah, and Makkedah\u2009\u2014\u2009sixteen cities, with their settlements;"}, {"pk": 4034059, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 15, "verse": 42, "text": "Libnah, Ether, Ashan,"}, {"pk": 4034060, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 15, "verse": 43, "text": "Iphtah, Ashnah, Nezib,"}, {"pk": 4034061, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 15, "verse": 44, "text": "Keilah, Achzib, and Mareshah\u2009\u2014\u2009nine cities, with their settlements;"}, {"pk": 4034062, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 15, "verse": 45, "text": "Ekron, with its surrounding villages and settlements;"}, {"pk": 4034063, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 15, "verse": 46, "text": "from Ekron to the sea, all the cities near Ashdod, with their settlements;"}, {"pk": 4034064, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 15, "verse": 47, "text": "Ashdod, with its surrounding villages and settlements; Gaza, with its surrounding villages and settlements, to the Brook of Egypt and the coastline of the Mediterranean Sea."}, {"pk": 4034065, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 15, "verse": 48, "text": "In the hill country: Shamir, Jattir, Socoh,"}, {"pk": 4034066, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 15, "verse": 49, "text": "Dannah, Kiriath-sannah (that is, Debir),"}, {"pk": 4034067, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 15, "verse": 50, "text": "Anab, Eshtemoh, Anim,"}, {"pk": 4034068, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 15, "verse": 51, "text": "Goshen, Holon, and Giloh\u2009\u2014\u2009eleven cities, with their settlements;"}, {"pk": 4034069, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 15, "verse": 52, "text": "Arab, Dumah, [7] Eshan,", "comment": "[7] Some Hb mss read Rumah"}, {"pk": 4034070, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 15, "verse": 53, "text": "Janim, Beth-tappuah, Aphekah,"}, {"pk": 4034071, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 15, "verse": 54, "text": "Humtah, Kiriath-arba (that is, Hebron), and Zior\u2009\u2014\u2009nine cities, with their settlements;"}, {"pk": 4034072, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 15, "verse": 55, "text": "Maon, Carmel, Ziph, Juttah,"}, {"pk": 4034073, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 15, "verse": 56, "text": "Jezreel, Jokdeam, Zanoah,"}, {"pk": 4034074, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 15, "verse": 57, "text": "Kain, Gibeah, and Timnah\u2009\u2014\u2009ten cities, with their settlements;"}, {"pk": 4034075, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 15, "verse": 58, "text": "Halhul, Beth-zur, Gedor,"}, {"pk": 4034076, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 15, "verse": 59, "text": "Maarath, Beth-anoth, and Eltekon\u2009\u2014\u2009six cities, with their settlements; [8]", "comment": "[8] LXX adds Tekoa, Ephrathah (that is, Bethlehem), Peor, Etam, Culom, Tatam, Sores, Carem, Gallim, Baither, and Manach\u2009\u2014\u2009eleven cities, with their settlements"}, {"pk": 4034077, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 15, "verse": 60, "text": "Kiriath-baal (that is, Kiriath-jearim), and Rabbah\u2009\u2014\u2009two cities, with their settlements."}, {"pk": 4034078, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 15, "verse": 61, "text": "In the wilderness: Beth-arabah, Middin, Secacah,"}, {"pk": 4034079, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 15, "verse": 62, "text": "Nibshan, the City of Salt, [9] and En-gedi\u2009\u2014\u2009six cities, with their settlements.", "comment": "[9] Or Ir-hamelach"}, {"pk": 4034080, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 15, "verse": 63, "text": "But the descendants of Judah could not drive out the Jebusites who lived in Jerusalem. \u24d2 So the Jebusites still live in Jerusalem among the descendants of Judah today. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d2 Jdg 1:21; 2Sm 5:5-9
\u24d3 Jos 6:25; 16:10; 22:17; 23:8-9"}, {"pk": 4034081, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 16, "verse": 1, "text": "The allotment for the descendants of Joseph went from the Jordan at Jericho to the Waters of Jericho on the east, through the wilderness \u24d4 ascending from Jericho into the hill country of Bethel.", "comment": "\u24d4 Jos 8:15; 18:12"}, {"pk": 4034082, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 16, "verse": 2, "text": "From Bethel it went to Luz and proceeded to the border of the Archites by Ataroth. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Jos 18:13"}, {"pk": 4034083, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 16, "verse": 3, "text": "It then descended westward to the border of the Japhletites as far as the border of lower Beth-horon, then to Gezer, \u24d6 and ended at the Mediterranean Sea.", "comment": "\u24d6 Jos 10:33"}, {"pk": 4034084, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 16, "verse": 4, "text": "So Ephraim and Manasseh, the sons of Joseph, \u24d7 received their inheritance. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d7 Jos 17:14
\u24d8 Gn 48:5-20"}, {"pk": 4034085, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 16, "verse": 5, "text": "This was the territory of the descendants of Ephraim by their clans: The border of their inheritance went from Ataroth-addar \u24d9 on the east to Upper Beth-horon.", "comment": "\u24d9 Jos 18:13"}, {"pk": 4034086, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 16, "verse": 6, "text": "In the north the border went westward from Michmethath; \u24da it turned eastward from Taanath-shiloh and passed it east of Janoah.", "comment": "\u24da Jos 17:7"}, {"pk": 4034087, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 16, "verse": 7, "text": "From Janoah it descended to Ataroth and Naarah, \u24db and then reached Jericho and went to the Jordan.", "comment": "\u24db 1Ch 7:28"}, {"pk": 4034088, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 16, "verse": 8, "text": "From Tappuah the border went westward along the Brook of Kanah and ended at the Mediterranean Sea. \u24dc This was the inheritance of the tribe of the descendants of Ephraim by their clans, together with", "comment": "\u24dc Jos 17:8"}, {"pk": 4034089, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 16, "verse": 9, "text": "the cities set apart for the descendants of Ephraim within the inheritance of the descendants of Manasseh\u2009\u2014\u2009all these cities with their settlements."}, {"pk": 4034090, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 16, "verse": 10, "text": "However, they did not drive out the Canaanites who lived in Gezer. \u24dd So the Canaanites still live in Ephraim today, \u24d0 but they are forced laborers.", "comment": "\u24d0 Jos 6:25
\u24dd Jdg 1:29; 1Kg 9:16"}, {"pk": 4034091, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 17, "verse": 1, "text": "This was the allotment for the tribe of Manasseh \u24d1 as Joseph\u2019s firstborn. Gilead and Bashan were given to Machir, the firstborn of Manasseh and the father of Gilead, because he was a man of war. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d1 Gn 41:51; 46:20; 48:18
\u24d2 1Ch 28:3"}, {"pk": 4034092, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 17, "verse": 2, "text": "So the allotment was for the rest of Manasseh\u2019s descendants by their clans, for the sons of Abiezer, Helek, Asriel, Shechem, Hepher, and Shemida. These are the male descendants of Manasseh son of Joseph, by their clans."}, {"pk": 4034093, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 17, "verse": 3, "text": "Now Zelophehad son of Hepher, son of Gilead, son of Machir, son of Manasseh, had no sons, only daughters. These are the names of his daughters: Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Nm 26:33"}, {"pk": 4034094, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 17, "verse": 4, "text": "They came before the priest Eleazar, Joshua son of Nun, and the leaders, saying, \u201cThe LORD commanded Moses to give us an inheritance among our male relatives.\u201d So they gave them an inheritance among their father\u2019s brothers, in keeping with the LORD\u2019s instruction. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Nm 27:1-11"}, {"pk": 4034095, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 17, "verse": 5, "text": "As a result, ten tracts fell to Manasseh, besides the land of Gilead and Bashan, which are beyond the Jordan, [1]", "comment": "[1] = east of the Jordan River"}, {"pk": 4034096, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 17, "verse": 6, "text": "because Manasseh\u2019s daughters received an inheritance among his sons. The land of Gilead belonged to the rest of Manasseh\u2019s sons."}, {"pk": 4034097, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 17, "verse": 7, "text": "The border of Manasseh went from Asher to Michmethath near Shechem. It then went southward toward the inhabitants of En-tappuah."}, {"pk": 4034098, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 17, "verse": 8, "text": "The region of Tappuah belonged to Manasseh, but Tappuah itself on Manasseh\u2019s border \u24d5 belonged to the descendants of Ephraim.", "comment": "\u24d5 Jos 16:8-9"}, {"pk": 4034099, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 17, "verse": 9, "text": "From there the border descended to the Brook of Kanah; south of the brook, cities belonged to Ephraim among Manasseh\u2019s cities. Manasseh\u2019s border was on the north side of the brook and ended at the Mediterranean Sea."}, {"pk": 4034100, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 17, "verse": 10, "text": "Ephraim\u2019s territory was to the south and Manasseh\u2019s to the north, with the Sea as its border. They reached Asher on the north and Issachar on the east."}, {"pk": 4034101, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 17, "verse": 11, "text": "Beth-shean, Ibleam, and the inhabitants of Dor with their surrounding villages; \u24d6 the inhabitants of En-dor, Taanach, and Megiddo\u2009\u2014\u2009the three cities of [2] Naphath\u2009\u2014\u2009with their surrounding villages. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 1Ch 7:29
[2] LXX, Vg read the third is
\u24d7 Jos 11:2; 12:23"}, {"pk": 4034102, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 17, "verse": 12, "text": "The descendants of Manasseh could not possess these cities, because the Canaanites were determined to stay in this land."}, {"pk": 4034103, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 17, "verse": 13, "text": "However, when the Israelites grew stronger, they imposed forced labor on the Canaanites but did not drive them out completely. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Jdg 1:27-28"}, {"pk": 4034104, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 17, "verse": 14, "text": "Joseph\u2019s descendants said to Joshua, \u201cWhy did you give us only one tribal allotment [3] as an inheritance? We have many people, because the LORD has been blessing us greatly.\u201d", "comment": "[3] Lit one lot and one territory, also in v. 17"}, {"pk": 4034105, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 17, "verse": 15, "text": "\u201cIf you have so many people,\u201d Joshua replied to them, \u201cgo to the forest and clear an area for yourselves there in the land of the Perizzites and the Rephaim, because Ephraim\u2019s hill country is too small for you.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4034106, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 17, "verse": 16, "text": "But the descendants of Joseph said, \u201cThe hill country is not enough for us, and all the Canaanites who inhabit the valley area have iron chariots, both at Beth-shean with its surrounding villages and in the Jezreel Valley.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4034107, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 17, "verse": 17, "text": "So Joshua replied to Joseph\u2019s family (that is, Ephraim and Manasseh), \u201cYou have many people and great strength. You will not have just one allotment,"}, {"pk": 4034108, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 17, "verse": 18, "text": "because the hill country will be yours also. It is a forest; clear it and its outlying areas will be yours. You can also drive out the Canaanites, even though they have iron chariots and are strong.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4034109, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 18, "verse": 1, "text": "The entire Israelite community assembled at Shiloh \u24d9 and set up the tent of meeting there. The land had been subdued before them,", "comment": "\u24d9 Jos 19:51; Jdg 18:31; 1Sm 1:9; 3:3"}, {"pk": 4034110, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 18, "verse": 2, "text": "but seven tribes among the Israelites were left who had not divided up their inheritance."}, {"pk": 4034111, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 18, "verse": 3, "text": "So Joshua asked the Israelites, \u201cHow long will you delay going out to take possession of the land that the LORD, the God of your fathers, gave you? \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Jdg 18:9"}, {"pk": 4034112, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 18, "verse": 4, "text": "Appoint for yourselves three men from each tribe, and I will send them out. They are to go and survey the land, write a description of it for the purpose of their inheritance, and return to me."}, {"pk": 4034113, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 18, "verse": 5, "text": "Then they are to divide it into seven portions. Judah is to remain in its territory in the south and Joseph\u2019s family in their territory in the north. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Jos 15:1"}, {"pk": 4034114, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 18, "verse": 6, "text": "When you have written a description of the seven portions of land and brought it to me, I will cast lots \u24dc for you here in the presence of the LORD our God. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dc 1Ch 24:31; 25:8; 26:13-14; Neh 10:34; 11:1; Ps 22:18; Jnh 1:7
\u24dd Jos 14:2"}, {"pk": 4034115, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 18, "verse": 7, "text": "But the Levites among you do not get a portion, because their inheritance is the priesthood of the LORD. \u24d0 Gad, Reuben, and half the tribe of Manasseh have taken their inheritance beyond the Jordan to the east, which Moses the LORD\u2019s servant gave them.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d0 Jos 13:33"}, {"pk": 4034116, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 18, "verse": 8, "text": "As the men prepared to go, Joshua commanded them [1] to write down a description of the land, saying, \u201cGo and survey the land, write a description of it, and return to me. I will then cast lots for you here in Shiloh in the presence of the LORD.\u201d", "comment": "[1] Lit the ones going around"}, {"pk": 4034117, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 18, "verse": 9, "text": "So the men left, went through the land, and described it by towns in a document of seven sections. They returned to Joshua at the camp in Shiloh."}, {"pk": 4034118, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 18, "verse": 10, "text": "Joshua cast lots for them at Shiloh in the presence of the LORD where he distributed the land to the Israelites according to their divisions."}, {"pk": 4034119, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 18, "verse": 11, "text": "The lot came up for the tribe of Benjamin\u2019s descendants by their clans, and their allotted territory lay between Judah\u2019s descendants and Joseph\u2019s descendants."}, {"pk": 4034120, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 18, "verse": 12, "text": "Their border on the north side began at the Jordan, ascended to the slope of Jericho on the north, through the hill country westward, and ended at the wilderness around Beth-aven. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Jos 16:1"}, {"pk": 4034121, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 18, "verse": 13, "text": "From there the border went toward Luz, to the southern slope of Luz (that is, Bethel); it then went down by Ataroth-addar, over the hill south of Lower Beth-horon. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Jos 16:3"}, {"pk": 4034122, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 18, "verse": 14, "text": "On the west side, from the hill facing Beth-horon on the south, the border curved, turning southward, and ended at Kiriath-baal (that is, Kiriath-jearim), a city of the descendants of Judah. This was the west side of their border."}, {"pk": 4034123, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 18, "verse": 15, "text": "The south side began at the edge of Kiriath-jearim, and the border extended westward; it went to the spring at the Waters of Nephtoah."}, {"pk": 4034124, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 18, "verse": 16, "text": "The border descended to the foot of the hill that faces Ben Hinnom Valley at the northern end of Rephaim Valley. It ran down Hinnom Valley toward the south Jebusite slope and downward to En-rogel."}, {"pk": 4034125, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 18, "verse": 17, "text": "It curved northward and went to En-shemesh and on to Geliloth, which is opposite the Ascent of Adummim, and continued down to the Stone of Bohan \u24d3 son of Reuben.", "comment": "\u24d3 Jos 15:6"}, {"pk": 4034126, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 18, "verse": 18, "text": "Then it went north to the slope opposite the Arabah [2] and proceeded into the plains. [3]", "comment": "[2] LXX reads went northward to Beth-arabah
[3] Or the Arabah"}, {"pk": 4034127, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 18, "verse": 19, "text": "The border continued to the north slope of Beth-hoglah and ended at the northern bay of the Dead Sea, at the southern end of the Jordan. This was the southern border."}, {"pk": 4034128, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 18, "verse": 20, "text": "The Jordan formed the border on the east side. This was the inheritance of Benjamin\u2019s descendants, by their clans, according to its surrounding borders."}, {"pk": 4034129, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 18, "verse": 21, "text": "These were the cities of the tribe of Benjamin\u2019s descendants by their clans: Jericho, Beth-hoglah, Emek-keziz,"}, {"pk": 4034130, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 18, "verse": 22, "text": "Beth-arabah, Zemaraim, Bethel,"}, {"pk": 4034131, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 18, "verse": 23, "text": "Avvim, Parah, Ophrah,"}, {"pk": 4034132, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 18, "verse": 24, "text": "Chephar-ammoni, Ophni, and Geba\u2009\u2014\u2009twelve cities, with their settlements;"}, {"pk": 4034133, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 18, "verse": 25, "text": "Gibeon, Ramah, Beeroth,"}, {"pk": 4034134, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 18, "verse": 26, "text": "Mizpeh, Chephirah, Mozah,"}, {"pk": 4034135, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 18, "verse": 27, "text": "Rekem, Irpeel, Taralah,"}, {"pk": 4034136, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 18, "verse": 28, "text": "Zela, Haeleph, Jebus [4] (that is, Jerusalem), Gibeah, and Kiriath [5] \u2009\u2014\u2009fourteen cities, with their settlements. This was the inheritance for Benjamin\u2019s descendants by their clans.", "comment": "[4] Lit Jebusite
[5] LXX, Syr read Kiriath-jearim"}, {"pk": 4034137, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 19, "verse": 1, "text": "The second lot came out for Simeon, for the tribe of his descendants by their clans, but their inheritance was within the inheritance given to Judah\u2019s descendants."}, {"pk": 4034138, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 19, "verse": 2, "text": "Their inheritance included Beer-sheba (or Sheba \u24d4), Moladah,", "comment": "\u24d4 1Ch 4:28"}, {"pk": 4034139, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 19, "verse": 3, "text": "Hazar-shual, Balah, Ezem,"}, {"pk": 4034140, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 19, "verse": 4, "text": "Eltolad, Bethul, Hormah,"}, {"pk": 4034141, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 19, "verse": 5, "text": "Ziklag, Beth-marcaboth, Hazar-susah,"}, {"pk": 4034142, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 19, "verse": 6, "text": "Beth-lebaoth, and Sharuhen\u2009\u2014\u2009thirteen cities, with their settlements;"}, {"pk": 4034143, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 19, "verse": 7, "text": "Ain, Rimmon, Ether, and Ashan\u2009\u2014\u2009four cities, with their settlements;"}, {"pk": 4034144, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 19, "verse": 8, "text": "and all the settlements surrounding these cities as far as Baalath-beer (Ramah in the south [1]). This was the inheritance of the tribe of Simeon\u2019s descendants by their clans.", "comment": "[1] Or the Negev"}, {"pk": 4034145, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 19, "verse": 9, "text": "The inheritance of Simeon\u2019s descendants was within the territory of Judah\u2019s descendants, because the share for Judah\u2019s descendants was too large. So Simeon\u2019s descendants received an inheritance within Judah\u2019s portion."}, {"pk": 4034146, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 19, "verse": 10, "text": "The third lot came up for Zebulun\u2019s descendants by their clans. The territory of their inheritance stretched as far as Sarid;"}, {"pk": 4034147, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 19, "verse": 11, "text": "their border went up westward to Maralah, reached Dabbesheth, and met the brook east of Jokneam."}, {"pk": 4034148, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 19, "verse": 12, "text": "From Sarid, it turned due east along the border of Chisloth-tabor, went to Daberath, and went up to Japhia."}, {"pk": 4034149, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 19, "verse": 13, "text": "From there, it went due east to Gath-hepher and to Eth-kazin; it extended to Rimmon, curving around to Neah."}, {"pk": 4034150, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 19, "verse": 14, "text": "The border then circled around Neah on the north to Hannathon and ended at Iphtah-el Valley,"}, {"pk": 4034151, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 19, "verse": 15, "text": "along with Kattath, Nahalal, Shimron, Idalah, and Bethlehem\u2009\u2014\u2009twelve cities, with their settlements."}, {"pk": 4034152, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 19, "verse": 16, "text": "This was the inheritance of Zebulun\u2019s descendants by their clans, these cities, with their settlements."}, {"pk": 4034153, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 19, "verse": 17, "text": "The fourth lot came out for the tribe of Issachar\u2019s descendants by their clans."}, {"pk": 4034154, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 19, "verse": 18, "text": "Their territory went to Jezreel, and included Chesulloth, Shunem, \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 1Sm 28:4"}, {"pk": 4034155, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 19, "verse": 19, "text": "Hapharaim, Shion, Anaharath,"}, {"pk": 4034156, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 19, "verse": 20, "text": "Rabbith, Kishion, Ebez,"}, {"pk": 4034157, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 19, "verse": 21, "text": "Remeth, En-gannim, En-haddah, and Beth-pazzez."}, {"pk": 4034158, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 19, "verse": 22, "text": "The border reached Tabor, Shahazumah, and Beth-shemesh, and ended at the Jordan\u2009\u2014\u2009sixteen cities, with their settlements."}, {"pk": 4034159, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 19, "verse": 23, "text": "This was the inheritance of the tribe of Issachar\u2019s descendants by their clans, the cities, with their settlements."}, {"pk": 4034160, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 19, "verse": 24, "text": "The fifth lot came out for the tribe of Asher\u2019s descendants by their clans."}, {"pk": 4034161, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 19, "verse": 25, "text": "Their boundary included Helkath, Hali, Beten, Achshaph,"}, {"pk": 4034162, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 19, "verse": 26, "text": "Allammelech, Amad, and Mishal and reached westward to Carmel and Shihor-libnath."}, {"pk": 4034163, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 19, "verse": 27, "text": "It turned eastward to Beth-dagon, reached Zebulun and Iphtah-el Valley, north toward Beth-emek and Neiel, and went north to Cabul, \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 1Kg 9:13"}, {"pk": 4034164, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 19, "verse": 28, "text": "Ebron, Rehob, Hammon, and Kanah, as far as greater Sidon."}, {"pk": 4034165, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 19, "verse": 29, "text": "The boundary then turned to Ramah as far as the fortified city of Tyre; it turned back to Hosah and ended at the Mediterranean Sea, including Mahalab, Achzib, [2]", "comment": "[2] Or Sea, in the region of Achzib"}, {"pk": 4034166, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 19, "verse": 30, "text": "Ummah, Aphek, and Rehob\u2009\u2014\u2009twenty-two cities, with their settlements."}, {"pk": 4034167, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 19, "verse": 31, "text": "This was the inheritance of the tribe of Asher\u2019s descendants by their clans, these cities with their settlements."}, {"pk": 4034168, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 19, "verse": 32, "text": "The sixth lot came out for Naphtali\u2019s descendants by their clans."}, {"pk": 4034169, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 19, "verse": 33, "text": "Their boundary went from Heleph and from the oak in Zaanannim, including Adami-nekeb and Jabneel, as far as Lakkum, and ended at the Jordan."}, {"pk": 4034170, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 19, "verse": 34, "text": "To the west, the boundary turned to Aznoth-tabor and went from there to Hukkok, reaching Zebulun on the south, Asher on the west, and Judah [3] at the Jordan on the east.", "comment": "[3] LXX omits Judah"}, {"pk": 4034171, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 19, "verse": 35, "text": "The fortified cities were Ziddim, Zer, Hammath, Rakkath, Chinnereth,"}, {"pk": 4034172, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 19, "verse": 36, "text": "Adamah, Ramah, Hazor,"}, {"pk": 4034173, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 19, "verse": 37, "text": "Kedesh, Edrei, En-hazor,"}, {"pk": 4034174, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 19, "verse": 38, "text": "Iron, Migdal-el, Horem, Beth-anath, and Beth-shemesh\u2009\u2014\u2009nineteen cities, with their settlements."}, {"pk": 4034175, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 19, "verse": 39, "text": "This was the inheritance of the tribe of Naphtali\u2019s descendants by their clans, the cities with their settlements."}, {"pk": 4034176, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 19, "verse": 40, "text": "The seventh lot came out for the tribe of Dan\u2019s descendants by their clans."}, {"pk": 4034177, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 19, "verse": 41, "text": "The territory of their inheritance included Zorah, Eshtaol, Ir-shemesh,"}, {"pk": 4034178, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 19, "verse": 42, "text": "Shaalabbin, Aijalon, \u24d7 Ithlah,", "comment": "\u24d7 Jdg 1:35"}, {"pk": 4034179, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 19, "verse": 43, "text": "Elon, Timnah, Ekron,"}, {"pk": 4034180, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 19, "verse": 44, "text": "Eltekeh, Gibbethon, Baalath,"}, {"pk": 4034181, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 19, "verse": 45, "text": "Jehud, Bene-berak, Gath-rimmon,"}, {"pk": 4034182, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 19, "verse": 46, "text": "Me-jarkon, and Rakkon, with the territory facing Joppa. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 2Ch 2:16; Ezr 3:7"}, {"pk": 4034183, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 19, "verse": 47, "text": "When the territory of the descendants of Dan slipped out of their control, they went up and fought against Leshem, captured it, and struck it down with the sword. So they took possession of it, lived there, and renamed Leshem after their ancestor Dan. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Jdg 1:34,35; 18:1"}, {"pk": 4034184, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 19, "verse": 48, "text": "This was the inheritance of the tribe of Dan\u2019s descendants by their clans, these cities with their settlements."}, {"pk": 4034185, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 19, "verse": 49, "text": "When they had finished distributing the land into its territories, the Israelites gave Joshua son of Nun an inheritance among them."}, {"pk": 4034186, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 19, "verse": 50, "text": "By the LORD\u2019s command, they gave him the city Timnath-serah in the hill country of Ephraim, \u24da which he requested. He rebuilt the city and lived in it.", "comment": "\u24da Jos 24:30"}, {"pk": 4034187, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 19, "verse": 51, "text": "These were the portions that the priest Eleazar, Joshua son of Nun, and the family heads distributed to the Israelite tribes by lot at Shiloh in the LORD\u2019s presence at the entrance to the tent of meeting. \u24db So they finished dividing up the land.", "comment": "\u24db Jos 14:1"}, {"pk": 4034188, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 20, "verse": 1, "text": "Then the LORD spoke to Joshua,"}, {"pk": 4034189, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 20, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cTell the Israelites: Select your cities of refuge, as I instructed you through Moses, \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Nm 35:6-34; Dt 4:41-43; 19:1-13"}, {"pk": 4034190, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 20, "verse": 3, "text": "so that a person who kills someone unintentionally or accidentally may flee there. These will be your refuge from the avenger of blood. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Nm 5:5-8; Dt 19:6"}, {"pk": 4034191, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 20, "verse": 4, "text": "When someone flees to one of these cities, stands at the entrance of the city gate, and states his case before [1] the elders of that city, they are to bring him into the city and give him a place to live among them. \u24d0", "comment": "[1] Lit in the ears of
\u24d0 Ru 4:1"}, {"pk": 4034192, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 20, "verse": 5, "text": "And if the avenger of blood pursues him, they must not hand the one who committed manslaughter over to him, for he killed his neighbor accidentally and did not hate him beforehand."}, {"pk": 4034193, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 20, "verse": 6, "text": "He is to stay in that city until he stands trial before the assembly and until the death of the high priest serving at that time. \u24d1 Then the one who committed manslaughter may return home to his own city from which he fled.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d1 Nm 35:12; Dt 21:1-9"}, {"pk": 4034194, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 20, "verse": 7, "text": "So they designated Kedesh in the hill country of Naphtali in Galilee, \u24d2 Shechem in the hill country of Ephraim, and Kiriath-arba (that is, Hebron) in the hill country of Judah. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d2 1Ch 6:76
\u24d3 Jos 21:11; Lk 1:39"}, {"pk": 4034195, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 20, "verse": 8, "text": "Across the Jordan east of Jericho, they selected Bezer on the wilderness plateau from Reuben\u2019s tribe, Ramoth in Gilead from Gad\u2019s tribe, and Golan in Bashan from Manasseh\u2019s tribe."}, {"pk": 4034196, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 20, "verse": 9, "text": "These are the cities appointed for all the Israelites and the aliens residing among them, \u24d4 so that anyone who kills a person unintentionally may flee there and not die at the hand of the avenger of blood until he stands before the assembly.", "comment": "\u24d4 Nm 35:15"}, {"pk": 4034197, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 21, "verse": 1, "text": "The Levite family heads approached the priest Eleazar, Joshua son of Nun, and the family heads of the Israelite tribes."}, {"pk": 4034198, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 21, "verse": 2, "text": "At Shiloh, in the land of Canaan, they told them, \u201cThe LORD commanded through Moses that we be given cities to live in, with their pasturelands for our livestock.\u201d \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Nm 35:4-5"}, {"pk": 4034199, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 21, "verse": 3, "text": "So the Israelites, by the LORD\u2019s command, gave the Levites these cities with their pasturelands from their inheritance."}, {"pk": 4034200, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 21, "verse": 4, "text": "The lot came out for the Kohathite clans: The Levites who were the descendants of the priest Aaron received thirteen cities by lot from the tribes of Judah, Simeon, and Benjamin."}, {"pk": 4034201, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 21, "verse": 5, "text": "The remaining descendants of Kohath received ten cities by lot from the clans of the tribes of Ephraim, Dan, and half the tribe of Manasseh."}, {"pk": 4034202, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 21, "verse": 6, "text": "Gershon\u2019s descendants received thirteen cities by lot from the clans of the tribes of Issachar, Asher, Naphtali, and half the tribe of Manasseh in Bashan."}, {"pk": 4034203, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 21, "verse": 7, "text": "Merari\u2019s descendants received twelve cities for their clans from the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and Zebulun."}, {"pk": 4034204, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 21, "verse": 8, "text": "The Israelites gave these cities with their pasturelands around them to the Levites by lot, as the LORD had commanded through Moses."}, {"pk": 4034205, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 21, "verse": 9, "text": "The Israelites gave these cities by name from the tribes of the descendants of Judah and Simeon"}, {"pk": 4034206, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 21, "verse": 10, "text": "to the descendants of Aaron from the Kohathite clans of the Levites, because they received the first lot."}, {"pk": 4034207, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 21, "verse": 11, "text": "They gave them Kiriath-arba \u24d6 (that is, Hebron; Arba was the father of Anak) with its surrounding pasturelands in the hill country of Judah.", "comment": "\u24d6 1Ch 6:55"}, {"pk": 4034208, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 21, "verse": 12, "text": "But they gave the fields and settlements of the city to Caleb son of Jephunneh as his possession."}, {"pk": 4034209, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 21, "verse": 13, "text": "They gave to the descendants of the priest Aaron: Hebron, the city of refuge for the one who commits manslaughter, with its pasturelands, Libnah with its pasturelands,"}, {"pk": 4034210, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 21, "verse": 14, "text": "Jattir with its pasturelands, Eshtemoa with its pasturelands,"}, {"pk": 4034211, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 21, "verse": 15, "text": "Holon with its pasturelands, Debir with its pasturelands,"}, {"pk": 4034212, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 21, "verse": 16, "text": "Ain with its pasturelands, Juttah with its pasturelands, and Beth-shemesh with its pasturelands\u2009\u2014\u2009nine cities from these two tribes."}, {"pk": 4034213, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 21, "verse": 17, "text": "From the tribe of Benjamin they gave: Gibeon with its pasturelands, Geba with its pasturelands,"}, {"pk": 4034214, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 21, "verse": 18, "text": "Anathoth with its pasturelands, and Almon with its pasturelands\u2009\u2014\u2009four cities."}, {"pk": 4034215, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 21, "verse": 19, "text": "All thirteen cities with their pasturelands were for the priests, the descendants of Aaron."}, {"pk": 4034216, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 21, "verse": 20, "text": "The allotted cities to the remaining clans of Kohath\u2019s descendants, who were Levites, came from the tribe of Ephraim."}, {"pk": 4034217, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 21, "verse": 21, "text": "The Israelites gave them: Shechem, \u24d7 the city of refuge for the one who commits manslaughter, with its pasturelands in the hill country of Ephraim, Gezer with its pasturelands,", "comment": "\u24d7 Jos 20:7"}, {"pk": 4034218, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 21, "verse": 22, "text": "Kibzaim with its pasturelands, and Beth-horon with its pasturelands\u2009\u2014\u2009four cities."}, {"pk": 4034219, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 21, "verse": 23, "text": "From the tribe of Dan they gave: Elteke with its pasturelands, Gibbethon with its pasturelands,"}, {"pk": 4034220, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 21, "verse": 24, "text": "Aijalon with its pasturelands, and Gath-rimmon with its pasturelands\u2009\u2014\u2009four cities."}, {"pk": 4034221, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 21, "verse": 25, "text": "From half the tribe of Manasseh they gave: Taanach with its pasturelands and Gath-rimmon [1] with its pasturelands\u2009\u2014\u2009two cities.", "comment": "[1] Or Ibleam"}, {"pk": 4034222, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 21, "verse": 26, "text": "All ten cities with their pasturelands were for the clans of Kohath\u2019s other descendants."}, {"pk": 4034223, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 21, "verse": 27, "text": "From half the tribe of Manasseh, they gave to the descendants of Gershon, \u24d8 who were one of the Levite clans: Golan, the city of refuge for the one who commits manslaughter, with its pasturelands in Bashan, and Beeshterah with its pasturelands\u2009\u2014\u2009two cities.", "comment": "\u24d8 1Ch 6:71"}, {"pk": 4034224, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 21, "verse": 28, "text": "From the tribe of Issachar they gave: Kishion with its pasturelands, Daberath with its pasturelands,"}, {"pk": 4034225, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 21, "verse": 29, "text": "Jarmuth with its pasturelands, and En-gannim with its pasturelands\u2009\u2014\u2009four cities."}, {"pk": 4034226, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 21, "verse": 30, "text": "From the tribe of Asher they gave: Mishal with its pasturelands, Abdon with its pasturelands,"}, {"pk": 4034227, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 21, "verse": 31, "text": "Helkath with its pasturelands, and Rehob with its pasturelands\u2009\u2014\u2009four cities."}, {"pk": 4034228, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 21, "verse": 32, "text": "From the tribe of Naphtali they gave: Kedesh in Galilee, the city of refuge for the one who commits manslaughter, with its pasturelands, Hammoth-dor with its pasturelands, and Kartan with its pasturelands\u2009\u2014\u2009three cities."}, {"pk": 4034229, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 21, "verse": 33, "text": "All thirteen cities with their pasturelands were for the Gershonites by their clans."}, {"pk": 4034230, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 21, "verse": 34, "text": "From the tribe of Zebulun, they gave to the clans of the descendants of Merari, \u24d9 who were the remaining Levites: Jokneam with its pasturelands, Kartah with its pasturelands,", "comment": "\u24d9 1Ch 6:77"}, {"pk": 4034231, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 21, "verse": 35, "text": "Dimnah with its pasturelands, and Nahalal with its pasturelands\u2009\u2014\u2009four cities."}, {"pk": 4034232, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 21, "verse": 36, "text": "From the tribe of Reuben they gave: Bezer \u24da with its pasturelands, Jahzah [2] with its pasturelands,", "comment": "\u24da Jos 20:8
[2] Or Jahaz
[3] Some Hb mss omit these vv."}, {"pk": 4034233, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 21, "verse": 37, "text": "Kedemoth with its pasturelands, and Mephaath with its pasturelands\u2009\u2014\u2009four cities. [3]"}, {"pk": 4034234, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 21, "verse": 38, "text": "From the tribe of Gad they gave: Ramoth in Gilead, the city of refuge for the one who commits manslaughter, with its pasturelands, Mahanaim with its pasturelands,"}, {"pk": 4034235, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 21, "verse": 39, "text": "Heshbon with its pasturelands, and Jazer with its pasturelands\u2009\u2014\u2009four cities in all."}, {"pk": 4034236, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 21, "verse": 40, "text": "All twelve cities were allotted to the clans of Merari\u2019s descendants, the remaining Levite clans."}, {"pk": 4034237, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 21, "verse": 41, "text": "Within the Israelite possession there were forty-eight cities in all with their pasturelands for the Levites. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Nm 35:7"}, {"pk": 4034238, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 21, "verse": 42, "text": "Each of these cities had its own surrounding pasturelands; this was true for all the cities."}, {"pk": 4034239, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 21, "verse": 43, "text": "So the LORD gave Israel all the land he had sworn to give their fathers, and they took possession of it and settled there."}, {"pk": 4034240, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 21, "verse": 44, "text": "The LORD gave them rest on every side according to all he had sworn to their fathers. None of their enemies were able to stand against them, for the LORD handed over all their enemies to them."}, {"pk": 4034241, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 21, "verse": 45, "text": "None of the good promises the LORD had made to the house of Israel failed. Everything was fulfilled. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Jos 23:14"}, {"pk": 4034242, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 22, "verse": 1, "text": "Joshua summoned the Reubenites, Gadites, and half the tribe of Manasseh"}, {"pk": 4034243, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 22, "verse": 2, "text": "and told them, \u201cYou have done everything Moses the LORD\u2019s servant commanded you \u24dd and have obeyed me in everything I commanded you.", "comment": "\u24dd Dt 3:18-20"}, {"pk": 4034244, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 22, "verse": 3, "text": "You have not deserted your brothers even once this whole time but have carried out the requirement of the command of the LORD your God."}, {"pk": 4034245, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 22, "verse": 4, "text": "Now that he has given your brothers rest, just as he promised them, return to your homes in your own land that Moses the LORD\u2019s servant gave you across the Jordan."}, {"pk": 4034246, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 22, "verse": 5, "text": "Only carefully obey the command and instruction that Moses the LORD\u2019s servant gave you: to love the LORD your God, walk in all his ways, keep his commands, be loyal to him, and serve him with all your heart and all your soul.\u201d \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Dt 6:5; 10:12-13; 11:13-17"}, {"pk": 4034247, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 22, "verse": 6, "text": "Joshua blessed them and sent them on their way, \u24d1 and they went to their homes.", "comment": "\u24d1 Jos 14:13"}, {"pk": 4034248, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 22, "verse": 7, "text": "Moses had given territory to half the tribe of Manasseh in Bashan, but Joshua had given territory to the other half, [1] with their brothers, on the west side of the Jordan. \u24d2 When Joshua sent them to their homes and blessed them,", "comment": "[1] Lit to his half
\u24d2 Nm 32:33; Jos 17:5"}, {"pk": 4034249, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 22, "verse": 8, "text": "he said, \u201cReturn to your homes with great wealth: a huge number of cattle, and silver, gold, bronze, iron, and a large quantity of clothing. Share the spoil of your enemies with your brothers.\u201d \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Nm 31:27; 1Sm 30:24"}, {"pk": 4034250, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 22, "verse": 9, "text": "The Reubenites, Gadites, and half the tribe of Manasseh left the Israelites at Shiloh in the land of Canaan to return to their own land of Gilead, \u24d4 which they took possession of according to the LORD\u2019s command through Moses.", "comment": "\u24d4 Nm 32:1,26,29"}, {"pk": 4034251, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 22, "verse": 10, "text": "When they came to the region of [2] the Jordan in the land of Canaan, the Reubenites, Gadites, and half the tribe of Manasseh built a large, impressive altar there by the Jordan.", "comment": "[2] Or to Geliloth by"}, {"pk": 4034252, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 22, "verse": 11, "text": "Then the Israelites heard it said, \u201cLook, the Reubenites, Gadites, and half the tribe of Manasseh have built an altar on the frontier of the land of Canaan at the region of [3] the Jordan, on the Israelite side.\u201d", "comment": "[3] Or at Geliloth by"}, {"pk": 4034253, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 22, "verse": 12, "text": "When the Israelites heard this, the entire Israelite community assembled at Shiloh to go to war against them. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Lv 17:8-9; Dt 13:12-15"}, {"pk": 4034254, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 22, "verse": 13, "text": "The Israelites sent Phinehas son of Eleazar the priest to the Reubenites, Gadites, and half the tribe of Manasseh, in the land of Gilead. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Ex 6:25; Nm 25:7"}, {"pk": 4034255, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 22, "verse": 14, "text": "They sent ten leaders with him\u2009\u2014\u2009one family leader for each tribe of Israel. All of them were heads of their ancestral families [4] among the clans of Israel. \u24d7", "comment": "[4] Lit the house of their fathers
\u24d7 Nm 1:4,16"}, {"pk": 4034256, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 22, "verse": 15, "text": "They went to the Reubenites, Gadites, and half the tribe of Manasseh, in the land of Gilead, and told them,"}, {"pk": 4034257, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 22, "verse": 16, "text": "\u201cThis is what the LORD\u2019s entire community says: \u2018What is this treachery you have committed today against the God of Israel by turning away from the LORD and building an altar for yourselves, so that you are in rebellion against the LORD today?"}, {"pk": 4034258, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 22, "verse": 17, "text": "Wasn\u2019t the iniquity of Peor, \u24d8 which brought a plague on the LORD\u2019s community, enough for us? We have not cleansed ourselves from it even to this day, \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d8 Dt 10:17; Ps 50:1; 136:2; Dn 2:47; 11:36
\u24d9 Jos 6:25"}, {"pk": 4034259, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 22, "verse": 18, "text": "and now would you turn away from the LORD? If you rebel against the LORD today, tomorrow he will be angry with the entire community of Israel. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Nm 16:22"}, {"pk": 4034260, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 22, "verse": 19, "text": "But if the land you possess is defiled, cross over to the land the LORD possesses where the LORD\u2019s tabernacle stands, and take possession of it among us. But don\u2019t rebel against the LORD or against us by building for yourselves an altar other than the altar of the LORD our God."}, {"pk": 4034261, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 22, "verse": 20, "text": "Wasn\u2019t Achan son of Zerah unfaithful regarding what was set apart for destruction, bringing wrath on the entire community of Israel? He was not the only one who perished because of his iniquity.\u2019\u201d \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Jos 7:1-26"}, {"pk": 4034262, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 22, "verse": 21, "text": "The Reubenites, Gadites, and half the tribe of Manasseh answered the heads of the Israelite clans,"}, {"pk": 4034263, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 22, "verse": 22, "text": "\u201cThe Mighty One, God, the LORD! The Mighty One, God, the LORD! [5] \u24dc He knows, \u24dd and may Israel also know. Do not spare us today, if it was in rebellion or treachery against the LORD", "comment": "[5] Or The LORD is the God of gods! The LORD is the God of gods!
\u24dc Dt 10:17; Ps 50:1; 136:2; Dn 2:47; 11:36
\u24dd 1Kg 8:39"}, {"pk": 4034264, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 22, "verse": 23, "text": "that we have built for ourselves an altar to turn away from him. May the LORD himself hold us accountable if we intended to offer burnt offerings and grain offerings on it, or to sacrifice fellowship offerings on it."}, {"pk": 4034265, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 22, "verse": 24, "text": "We actually did this from a specific concern that in the future your descendants might say to our descendants, \u2018What relationship do you have with the LORD, the God of Israel?"}, {"pk": 4034266, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 22, "verse": 25, "text": "For the LORD has made the Jordan a border between us and you descendants of Reuben and Gad. You have no share in the LORD!\u2009\u2019 So your descendants may cause our descendants to stop fearing the LORD."}, {"pk": 4034267, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 22, "verse": 26, "text": "\u201cTherefore we said: Let us take action and build an altar for ourselves, but not for burnt offering or sacrifice."}, {"pk": 4034268, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 22, "verse": 27, "text": "Instead, it is to be a witness between us and you, \u24d0 and between the generations after us, so that we may carry out the worship of the LORD in his presence with our burnt offerings, sacrifices, and fellowship offerings. \u24d1 Then in the future, your descendants will not be able to say to our descendants, \u2018You have no share in the LORD!\u2019", "comment": "\u24d0 Gn 31:48,52; Dt 31:19,26; Jos 24:27; Is 19:20
\u24d1 Dt 12:6"}, {"pk": 4034269, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 22, "verse": 28, "text": "We thought that if they said this to us or to our generations in the future, we would reply: Look at the replica of the LORD\u2019s altar that our fathers made, not for burnt offering or sacrifice, but as a witness between us and you."}, {"pk": 4034270, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 22, "verse": 29, "text": "We would never ever rebel against the LORD or turn away from him today by building an altar for burnt offering, grain offering, or sacrifice, other than the altar of the LORD our God, which is in front of his tabernacle.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4034271, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 22, "verse": 30, "text": "When the priest Phinehas and the community leaders, the heads of Israel\u2019s clans who were with him, heard what the descendants of Reuben, Gad, and Manasseh had to say, they were pleased."}, {"pk": 4034272, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 22, "verse": 31, "text": "Phinehas son of Eleazar the priest said to the descendants of Reuben, Gad, and Manasseh, \u201cToday we know that the LORD is among us, because you have not committed this treachery against him. \u24d2 As a result, you have rescued the Israelites from the LORD\u2019s power.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d2 Lv 26:11-12"}, {"pk": 4034273, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 22, "verse": 32, "text": "Then the priest Phinehas son of Eleazar and the leaders returned from the Reubenites and Gadites in the land of Gilead to the Israelites in the land of Canaan and brought back a report to them."}, {"pk": 4034274, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 22, "verse": 33, "text": "The Israelites were pleased with the report, and they blessed God. \u24d3 They spoke no more about going to war against them to ravage the land where the Reubenites and Gadites lived.", "comment": "\u24d3 1Ch 29:20; Dn 2:19; Lk 2:28"}, {"pk": 4034275, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 22, "verse": 34, "text": "So the Reubenites and Gadites named the altar: It [6] is a witness between us that the LORD is God.", "comment": "[6] Some Hb mss, Syr, Tg read altar Witness because it"}, {"pk": 4034276, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 23, "verse": 1, "text": "A long time after the LORD had given Israel rest from all the enemies around them, \u24d4 Joshua was old, advanced in age. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d4 Jos 21:44
\u24d5 Jos 13:1"}, {"pk": 4034277, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 23, "verse": 2, "text": "So Joshua summoned all Israel, including its elders, leaders, judges, and officers, \u24d6 and said to them, \u201cI am old, advanced in age,", "comment": "\u24d6 Jos 24:1"}, {"pk": 4034278, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 23, "verse": 3, "text": "and you have seen for yourselves everything the LORD your God did to all these nations on your account, because it was the LORD your God who was fighting for you. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Dt 1:30; Jos 10:14"}, {"pk": 4034279, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 23, "verse": 4, "text": "See, I have allotted these remaining nations to you as an inheritance for your tribes, \u24d8 including all the nations I have destroyed, from the Jordan westward to the Mediterranean Sea.", "comment": "\u24d8 Ex 23:30"}, {"pk": 4034280, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 23, "verse": 5, "text": "The LORD your God will force them back on your account and drive them out before you so that you can take possession of their land, \u24d9 as the LORD your God promised you.", "comment": "\u24d9 Nm 33:53"}, {"pk": 4034281, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 23, "verse": 6, "text": "\u201cBe very strong \u24da and continue obeying all that is written in the book of the law of Moses, so that you do not turn from it to the right or left", "comment": "\u24da Dt 5:32; Jos 1:7"}, {"pk": 4034282, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 23, "verse": 7, "text": "and so that you do not associate with these nations remaining among you. Do not call on the names of their gods or make an oath to them; \u24db do not serve them or bow in worship to them.", "comment": "\u24db Ex 23:13; Ps 16:4"}, {"pk": 4034283, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 23, "verse": 8, "text": "Instead, be loyal to the LORD your God, as you have been to this day. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Jos 6:25"}, {"pk": 4034284, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 23, "verse": 9, "text": "\u201cThe LORD has driven out great and powerful nations before you, \u24dd and no one is able to stand against you to this day. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd Ex 23:30
\u24d0 Jos 1:5"}, {"pk": 4034285, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 23, "verse": 10, "text": "One of you routed a thousand \u24d1 because the LORD your God was fighting for you, as he promised. [1] \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d1 Jdg 15:15-16
[1] Lit promised you
\u24d2 Lv 26:8"}, {"pk": 4034286, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 23, "verse": 11, "text": "So diligently watch yourselves! Love the LORD your God!"}, {"pk": 4034287, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 23, "verse": 12, "text": "If you ever turn away and become loyal to the rest of these nations remaining among you, \u24d3 and if you intermarry or associate with them \u24d4 and they with you,", "comment": "\u24d3 Ex 34:16
\u24d4 Dt 7:3"}, {"pk": 4034288, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 23, "verse": 13, "text": "know for certain that the LORD your God will not continue to drive these nations out before you. They will become a snare and a trap for you, \u24d5 a sharp stick [2] for your sides and thorns in your eyes, until you disappear from this good land the LORD your God has given you.", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 23:33; Dt 7:16; Jdg 2:3
[2] Or a whip; Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4034289, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 23, "verse": 14, "text": "\u201cI am now going the way of the whole earth, \u24d6 and you know with all your heart and all your soul that none of the good promises the LORD your God made to you has failed. Everything was fulfilled for you; not one promise has failed. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 1Kg 2:2
\u24d7 Jos 21:45"}, {"pk": 4034290, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 23, "verse": 15, "text": "Since every good thing the LORD your God promised you has come about, so he will bring on you every bad thing until he has annihilated you from this good land the LORD your God has given you. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Lv 26:14-33; Dt 28:15"}, {"pk": 4034291, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 23, "verse": 16, "text": "If you break the covenant of the LORD your God, which he commanded you, and go and serve other gods, and bow in worship to them, the LORD\u2019s anger will burn against you, and you will quickly disappear from this good land he has given you.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4034292, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 24, "verse": 1, "text": "Joshua assembled all the tribes of Israel at Shechem \u24d9 and summoned Israel\u2019s elders, leaders, judges, and officers, and they presented themselves before God. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Jos 23:2
\u24d9 Gn 12:1-7"}, {"pk": 4034293, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 24, "verse": 2, "text": "Joshua said to all the people, \u201cThis is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: \u2018Long ago your ancestors, including Terah, \u24db the father of Abraham and Nahor, lived beyond the Euphrates River and worshiped other gods.", "comment": "\u24db Gn 11:27-32"}, {"pk": 4034294, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 24, "verse": 3, "text": "But I took your father Abraham from the region beyond the Euphrates River, led him throughout the land of Canaan, and multiplied his descendants. \u24dc I gave him Isaac, \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dc Gn 12:1
\u24dd Gn 21:3"}, {"pk": 4034295, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 24, "verse": 4, "text": "and to Isaac I gave Jacob and Esau. \u24d0 I gave the hill country of Seir to Esau as a possession. \u24d1 \u201c\u2018Jacob and his sons, however, went down to Egypt. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Gn 46:6
\u24d0 Gn 25:25-26
\u24d1 Gn 36:8; Dt 2:5"}, {"pk": 4034296, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 24, "verse": 5, "text": "I sent Moses and Aaron, \u24d3 and I defeated Egypt by what I did within it, and afterward I brought you out.", "comment": "\u24d3 Ex 4:14"}, {"pk": 4034297, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 24, "verse": 6, "text": "When I brought your fathers out of Egypt and you reached the Red Sea, \u24d4 the Egyptians pursued your fathers with chariots and horsemen as far as the sea.", "comment": "\u24d4 Ex 14:2"}, {"pk": 4034298, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 24, "verse": 7, "text": "Your fathers cried out to the LORD, so he put darkness between you and the Egyptians, and brought the sea over them, engulfing them. Your own eyes saw what I did to Egypt. After that, you lived in the wilderness a long time."}, {"pk": 4034299, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 24, "verse": 8, "text": "\u201c\u2018Later, I brought you to the land of the Amorites who lived beyond the Jordan. \u24d5 They fought against you, but I handed them over to you. You possessed their land, and I annihilated them before you.", "comment": "\u24d5 Nm 21:21-32"}, {"pk": 4034300, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 24, "verse": 9, "text": "Balak son of Zippor, king of Moab, \u24d6 set out to fight against Israel. He sent for Balaam son of Beor to curse you,", "comment": "\u24d6 Nm 22:5"}, {"pk": 4034301, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 24, "verse": 10, "text": "but I would not listen to Balaam. Instead, he repeatedly blessed you, and I rescued you from him."}, {"pk": 4034302, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 24, "verse": 11, "text": "\u201c\u2018You then crossed the Jordan and came to Jericho. \u24d7 Jericho\u2019s citizens\u2009\u2014\u2009as well as the Amorites, Perizzites, Canaanites, Hethites, Girgashites, Hivites, and Jebusites\u2009\u2014\u2009fought against you, but I handed them over to you.", "comment": "\u24d7 Jos 3:14,17"}, {"pk": 4034303, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 24, "verse": 12, "text": "I sent hornets [1] \u24d8 ahead of you, and they drove out the two Amorite kings \u24d9 before you. It was not by your sword or bow.", "comment": "\u24d9 Nm 21:21-35; Dt 2:26\u20143:11; 29:7
\u24d8 Ex 23:27-28; Dt 7:20
[1] Or sent terror"}, {"pk": 4034304, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 24, "verse": 13, "text": "I gave you a land you did not labor for, and cities you did not build, \u24da though you live in them; you are eating from vineyards and olive groves you did not plant.\u2019", "comment": "\u24da Dt 6:10-11"}, {"pk": 4034305, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 24, "verse": 14, "text": "\u201cTherefore, fear the LORD and worship him in sincerity and truth. \u24db Get rid of the gods your fathers worshiped \u24dc beyond the Euphrates River and in Egypt, and worship the LORD.", "comment": "\u24dc Gn 35:4
\u24db Dt 10:12; 1Sm 12:24"}, {"pk": 4034306, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 24, "verse": 15, "text": "But if it doesn\u2019t please you to worship the LORD, choose for yourselves today: Which will you worship\u2009\u2014\u2009the gods your fathers worshiped beyond the Euphrates River or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you are living? \u24dd As for me and my family, we will worship the LORD.\u201d", "comment": "\u24dd Jdg 6:10"}, {"pk": 4034307, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 24, "verse": 16, "text": "The people replied, \u201cWe will certainly not abandon the LORD to worship other gods!"}, {"pk": 4034308, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 24, "verse": 17, "text": "For the LORD our God brought us and our fathers out of the land of Egypt, out of the place of slavery, \u24d0 and performed these great signs before our eyes. He also protected us all along the way we went and among all the peoples whose lands we traveled through.", "comment": "\u24d0 Lv 26:13; Dt 5:6; 6:12; 8:14; 13:5,10; Jr 34:13"}, {"pk": 4034309, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 24, "verse": 18, "text": "The LORD drove out before us all the peoples, including the Amorites who lived in the land. We too will worship the LORD, because he is our God.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4034310, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 24, "verse": 19, "text": "But Joshua told the people, \u201cYou will not be able to worship the LORD, because he is a holy God. He is a jealous God; \u24d1 he will not forgive your transgressions and sins. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d1 Lv 19:2
\u24d2 Ex 23:21"}, {"pk": 4034311, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 24, "verse": 20, "text": "If you abandon the LORD and worship foreign gods, he will turn against you, harm you, and completely destroy \u24d3 you, after he has been good to you.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d3 Jos 10:1; 11:11; Jdg 1:17"}, {"pk": 4034312, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 24, "verse": 21, "text": "\u201cNo!\u201d the people answered Joshua. \u201cWe will worship the LORD.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4034313, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 24, "verse": 22, "text": "Joshua then told the people, \u201cYou are witnesses against yourselves that you yourselves have chosen to worship the LORD.\u201d \u201cWe are witnesses,\u201d they said."}, {"pk": 4034314, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 24, "verse": 23, "text": "\u201cThen get rid of the foreign gods that are among you and turn your hearts to the LORD, the God of Israel.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4034315, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 24, "verse": 24, "text": "So the people said to Joshua, \u201cWe will worship the LORD our God and obey him.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4034316, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 24, "verse": 25, "text": "On that day Joshua made a covenant for the people at Shechem and established a statute and ordinance for them."}, {"pk": 4034317, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 24, "verse": 26, "text": "Joshua recorded these things in the book of the law of God; \u24d4 he also took a large stone and set it up there under the oak at the sanctuary of the LORD.", "comment": "\u24d4 Dt 31:24"}, {"pk": 4034318, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 24, "verse": 27, "text": "And Joshua said to all the people, \u201cYou see this stone\u2009\u2014\u2009it will be a witness against us, \u24d5 for it has heard all the words the LORD said to us, and it will be a witness against you, so that you will not deny your God.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d5 Jos 22:27,34"}, {"pk": 4034319, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 24, "verse": 28, "text": "Then Joshua sent the people away, each to his own inheritance."}, {"pk": 4034320, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 24, "verse": 29, "text": "After these things, the LORD\u2019s servant, Joshua son of Nun, died at the age of 110."}, {"pk": 4034321, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 24, "verse": 30, "text": "They buried him in his allotted territory at Timnath-serah, in the hill country of Ephraim \u24d6 north of Mount Gaash.", "comment": "\u24d6 Jos 19:49-50"}, {"pk": 4034322, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 24, "verse": 31, "text": "Israel worshiped the LORD throughout Joshua\u2019s lifetime and during the lifetimes of the elders who outlived Joshua \u24d7 and who had experienced all the works the LORD had done for Israel.", "comment": "\u24d7 Jdg 2:7"}, {"pk": 4034323, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 24, "verse": 32, "text": "Joseph\u2019s bones, which the Israelites had brought up from Egypt, \u24d8 were buried at Shechem in the parcel of land Jacob had purchased from the sons of Hamor, Shechem\u2019s father, for a hundred pieces of silver. [2] \u24d9 It was an inheritance for Joseph\u2019s descendants.", "comment": "\u24d8 Gn 50:25; Ex 13:19
[2] Lit a hundred qesitahs
\u24d9 Gn 33:19; Jb 42:11"}, {"pk": 4034324, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 6, "chapter": 24, "verse": 33, "text": "And Eleazar son of Aaron died, and they buried him at Gibeah, [3] which had been given to his son Phinehas \u24da in the hill country of Ephraim.", "comment": "[3] = the Hill
\u24da Jos 22:13"}, {"pk": 4034325, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 1, "verse": 1, "text": "After the death of Joshua, \u24db the Israelites inquired of the LORD, \u24dc \u201cWho will be the first to fight for us against the Canaanites?\u201d", "comment": "\u24db Jos 1:1; 24:29-31
\u24dc Jdg 20:23,27; 1Sm 10:22; 23:2,4; 28:6"}, {"pk": 4034326, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 1, "verse": 2, "text": "The LORD answered, \u201cJudah \u24dd is to go. \u24d0 I have handed the land over to him.\u201d \u24d1", "comment": "\u24dd Gn 29:35; 49:8-12
\u24d0 Jdg 20:18
\u24d1 Gn 35:12; Ex 6:8"}, {"pk": 4034327, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 1, "verse": 3, "text": "Judah said to his brother Simeon, \u201cCome with me to my allotted territory, and let us fight against the Canaanites. I will also go with you to your allotted territory.\u201d So Simeon went with him."}, {"pk": 4034328, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 1, "verse": 4, "text": "When Judah attacked, the LORD handed the Canaanites and Perizzites \u24d2 over to them. They struck down ten thousand men in Bezek. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d2 Gn 13:7; Dt 7:1; Jos 3:10; Ezr 9:1
\u24d3 1Sm 11:8"}, {"pk": 4034329, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 1, "verse": 5, "text": "They found Adoni-bezek in Bezek, fought against him, and struck down the Canaanites and Perizzites."}, {"pk": 4034330, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 1, "verse": 6, "text": "When Adoni-bezek fled, they pursued him, caught him, and cut off his thumbs and big toes. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 2Sm 4:12"}, {"pk": 4034331, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 1, "verse": 7, "text": "Adoni-bezek said, \u201cSeventy kings with their thumbs and big toes cut off used to pick up scraps [1] under my table. God has repaid me for what I have done.\u201d They brought him to Jerusalem, and he died there.", "comment": "[1] Lit toes cut off are gathering"}, {"pk": 4034332, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 1, "verse": 8, "text": "The men of Judah fought against Jerusalem, captured it, put it to the sword, and set the city on fire."}, {"pk": 4034333, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 1, "verse": 9, "text": "Afterward, the men of Judah marched down to fight against the Canaanites who were living in the hill country, the Negev, and the Judean foothills. [2]", "comment": "[2] Or the Shephelah"}, {"pk": 4034334, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 1, "verse": 10, "text": "Judah also marched against the Canaanites who were living in Hebron \u24d5 (Hebron was formerly named Kiriath-arba \u24d6). They struck down Sheshai, Ahiman, and Talmai. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 Gn 23:2; 35:27; Jos 14:15
\u24d5 Gn 13:18; 23:2
\u24d7 Nm 13:22; Jos 15:13-14"}, {"pk": 4034335, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 1, "verse": 11, "text": "From there they marched against the residents of Debir \u24d8 (Debir was formerly named Kiriath-sepher).", "comment": "\u24d8 Jos 10:38-39; 11:21; 15:7; 21:15; 1Ch 6:58"}, {"pk": 4034336, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 1, "verse": 12, "text": "Caleb \u24d9 said, \u201cWhoever attacks and captures Kiriath-sepher, I will give my daughter Achsah \u24da to him as a wife.\u201d", "comment": "\u24da 1Ch 2:49
\u24d9 Nm 13:6,13; 14:6,24,30,38; 26:65; 32:12"}, {"pk": 4034337, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 1, "verse": 13, "text": "So Othniel \u24db son of Kenaz, Caleb\u2019s youngest brother, captured it, and Caleb gave his daughter Achsah to him as his wife.", "comment": "\u24db Jdg 3:9,11; 1Ch 4:13"}, {"pk": 4034338, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 1, "verse": 14, "text": "When she arrived, she persuaded Othniel to ask her father for a field. As she got off her donkey, Caleb asked her, \u201cWhat do you want?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4034339, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 1, "verse": 15, "text": "She answered him, \u201cGive me a blessing. Since you have given me land in the Negev, \u24dc give me springs also.\u201d So Caleb gave her both the upper and lower springs. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Jos 15:15-19
\u24dc Gn 12:9; 13:1,3; Nm 13:17,22,29; 2Sm 24:7; Ps 126:4"}, {"pk": 4034340, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 1, "verse": 16, "text": "The descendants of the Kenite, Moses\u2019s father-in-law, \u24d0 had gone up with the men of Judah from the City of Palms [3] \u24d1 to the Wilderness of Judah, which was in the Negev of Arad. \u24d2 They went to live among the people.", "comment": "\u24d2 Nm 21:1; 33:40; Jos 12:14
\u24d0 Ex 2:18; 3:1; 4:18; 18:1-12; Nm 10:29
[3] = Jericho; Dt 34:3; Jdg 3:13; 2Ch 28:15
\u24d1 Dt 34:3; Jdg 3:13; 2Ch 28:15"}, {"pk": 4034341, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 1, "verse": 17, "text": "Judah went with his brother Simeon, struck the Canaanites who were living in Zephath, and completely destroyed the town. So they named the town Hormah. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Nm 21:3; Dt 1:44"}, {"pk": 4034342, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 1, "verse": 18, "text": "Judah captured Gaza and its territory, Ashkelon and its territory, and Ekron and its territory."}, {"pk": 4034343, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 1, "verse": 19, "text": "The LORD was with \u24d4 Judah and enabled them to take possession of the hill country, but they could not drive out \u24d5 the people who were living in the valley because those people had iron chariots. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d4 Gn 39:2,21; Jos 6:27; Jdg 2:18; 1Sm 18:12
\u24d5 Jos 15:63
\u24d6 Jos 17:16,18; Jdg 4:3,13"}, {"pk": 4034344, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 1, "verse": 20, "text": "Judah gave Hebron to Caleb, just as Moses had promised. \u24d7 Then Caleb drove out the three sons of Anak \u24d8 who lived there.", "comment": "\u24d7 Dt 1:36; Jos 14:9
\u24d8 Nm 13:22"}, {"pk": 4034345, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 1, "verse": 21, "text": "At the same time the Benjaminites did not drive out the Jebusites who were living in Jerusalem. The Jebusites have lived among the Benjaminites in Jerusalem to this day. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Jos 15:63"}, {"pk": 4034346, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 1, "verse": 22, "text": "The house of Joseph also attacked Bethel, and the LORD was with \u24da them.", "comment": "\u24da Gn 39:2,21; Jos 6:27; Jdg 2:18; 1Sm 18:12"}, {"pk": 4034347, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 1, "verse": 23, "text": "They sent spies to Bethel (the town was formerly named Luz \u24db).", "comment": "\u24db Gn 28:19; 35:6; 48:3"}, {"pk": 4034348, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 1, "verse": 24, "text": "The spies saw a man coming out of the town and said to him, \u201cPlease show us how to get into town, and we will show you kindness.\u201d \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Jos 2:12,14; 2Sm 9:1,3,7"}, {"pk": 4034349, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 1, "verse": 25, "text": "When he showed them the way into the town, they put the town to the sword but released the man and his entire family."}, {"pk": 4034350, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 1, "verse": 26, "text": "Then the man went to the land of the Hittites, built a town, and named it Luz. That is its name still today."}, {"pk": 4034351, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 1, "verse": 27, "text": "At that time Manasseh failed to take possession of Beth-shean \u24dd and Taanach \u24d0 and their surrounding villages, or the residents of Dor, \u24d1 Ibleam, \u24d2 and Megiddo \u24d3 and their surrounding villages; the Canaanites were determined to stay in this land. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Jdg 1:35; Hs 5:11
\u24dd Jos 17:11,16; 1Sm 31:10,12; 2Sm 21:12
\u24d0 Jos 21:25; Jdg 5:19
\u24d1 Jos 11:2; 12:23; 17:11; 1Kg 4:11
\u24d2 Jos 17:11; 2Kg 9:27
\u24d3 Jdg 5:19; 1Kg 9:15; 2Kg 23:29-30"}, {"pk": 4034352, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 1, "verse": 28, "text": "When Israel became stronger, they made the Canaanites serve as forced labor but never drove them out completely. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Jos 17:12-13"}, {"pk": 4034353, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 1, "verse": 29, "text": "At that time Ephraim failed to drive out the Canaanites who were living in Gezer, so the Canaanites have lived among them in Gezer. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Jos 16:10"}, {"pk": 4034354, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 1, "verse": 30, "text": "Zebulun failed to drive out the residents of Kitron or the residents of Nahalol, \u24d7 so the Canaanites lived among them and served as forced labor.", "comment": "\u24d7 Jos 19:15; 21:35"}, {"pk": 4034355, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 1, "verse": 31, "text": "Asher failed to drive out the residents of Acco or of Sidon, or Ahlab, Achzib, Helbah, Aphik, or Rehob."}, {"pk": 4034356, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 1, "verse": 32, "text": "The Asherites lived among the Canaanites who were living in the land, because they failed to drive them out."}, {"pk": 4034357, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 1, "verse": 33, "text": "Naphtali did not drive out the residents of Beth-shemesh or the residents of Beth-anath. They lived among the Canaanites who were living in the land, but the residents of Beth-shemesh and Beth-anath served as their forced labor."}, {"pk": 4034358, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 1, "verse": 34, "text": "The Amorites \u24d8 forced the Danites into the hill country and did not allow them to go down into the valley.", "comment": "\u24d8 Ex 3:8; Nm 13:29; 21:31; Jos 2:10"}, {"pk": 4034359, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 1, "verse": 35, "text": "The Amorites were determined to stay in [4] Har-heres, Aijalon, \u24d9 and Shaalbim. When the house of Joseph got the upper hand, [5] the Amorites [6] were made to serve as forced labor.", "comment": "[6] LXX reads Joseph became strong on the Amorites, they
[4] Or Amorites determined to live in
\u24d9 Jos 10:12; 1Sm 14:31; 1Ch 8:13; 2Ch 28:18
[5] Lit When the hand of the house of Joseph was heavy"}, {"pk": 4034360, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 1, "verse": 36, "text": "The territory of the Amorites extended from the Scorpions\u2019 Ascent, \u24da that is from Sela \u24db upward.", "comment": "\u24da Nm 34:4; Jos 15:3
\u24db 2Kg 14:7; Is 16:1"}, {"pk": 4034361, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 2, "verse": 1, "text": "The angel of the LORD \u24dc went up from Gilgal to Bochim and said, \u201cI brought you out of Egypt and led you into the land \u24dd I had promised to your fathers. \u24d0 I also said: I will never break my covenant with you.", "comment": "\u24d0 Nm 14:23; Dt 6:10,23; 10:11; Jos 1:6
\u24dd Ex 6:8; Nm 14:3,8; Ezk 20:15
\u24dc Gn 22:11; Ex 3:2; Ps 34:7; 35:5-6"}, {"pk": 4034362, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 2, "verse": 2, "text": "You are not to make a covenant \u24d1 with the inhabitants of this land. You are to tear down their altars. \u24d2 But you have not obeyed me. What is this you have done?", "comment": "\u24d2 Ex 34:13; Dt 7:5; 12:3; Jdg 6:30-32; 2Ch 34:7
\u24d1 Ex 23:32; Dt 7:2"}, {"pk": 4034363, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 2, "verse": 3, "text": "Therefore, I now say: I will not drive out these people before you. \u24d3 They will be thorns [1] [2] in your sides, \u24d4 and their gods will be a trap for you.\u201d \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 23:33; 34:12; Dt 7:16; Jos 23:13
\u24d3 Ex 23:29
[1] LXX reads affliction
[2] Lit traps
\u24d4 Nm 33:55"}, {"pk": 4034364, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 2, "verse": 4, "text": "When the angel of the LORD had spoken these words to all the Israelites, the people wept loudly."}, {"pk": 4034365, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 2, "verse": 5, "text": "So they named that place Bochim [3] and offered sacrifices there to the LORD.", "comment": "[3] Or Weeping"}, {"pk": 4034366, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 2, "verse": 6, "text": "Previously, when Joshua had sent the people away, the Israelites had gone to take possession of the land, each to his own inheritance. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Dt 9:4; 11:31; Jos 1:11; 18:3; Jdg 18:9; Neh 9:15"}, {"pk": 4034367, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 2, "verse": 7, "text": "The people worshiped the LORD throughout Joshua\u2019s lifetime and during the lifetimes of the elders who outlived [4] Joshua. They had seen all the LORD\u2019s great works \u24d7 he had done for Israel.", "comment": "[4] Lit extended their days after
\u24d7 Dt 11:7"}, {"pk": 4034368, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 2, "verse": 8, "text": "Joshua son of Nun, the servant of the LORD, died at the age of 110."}, {"pk": 4034369, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 2, "verse": 9, "text": "They buried him in the territory of his inheritance, in Timnath-heres, in the hill country of Ephraim, \u24d8 north of Mount Gaash.", "comment": "\u24d8 Jos 19:50; 1Sm 1:1; 14:22; 1Ch 6:67"}, {"pk": 4034370, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 2, "verse": 10, "text": "That whole generation was also gathered to their ancestors. After them another generation rose up who did not know the LORD \u24d9 or the works he had done for Israel.", "comment": "\u24d9 Ex 5:2; 1Sm 2:12"}, {"pk": 4034371, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 2, "verse": 11, "text": "The Israelites did what was evil in the LORD\u2019s sight. \u24da They worshiped the Baals \u24db", "comment": "\u24da Nm 32:12; Dt 4:25; 31:29; 1Kg 11:6
\u24db Jdg 3:7; 8:33; 1Sm 12:10; 2Kg 17:16; Jr 2:23; 9:14"}, {"pk": 4034372, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 2, "verse": 12, "text": "and abandoned the LORD, the God of their fathers, who had brought them out of Egypt. They followed other gods from the surrounding peoples \u24dc and bowed down to them. They angered the LORD, \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd 1Kg 14:15; 15:30; 2Kg 17:11; 2Ch 28:25
\u24dc Dt 6:14; 13:7"}, {"pk": 4034373, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 2, "verse": 13, "text": "for they abandoned him and worshiped Baal and the Ashtoreths. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Jdg 10:6; 1Sm 7:3-4; 12:10; 1Kg 11:5,33; 2Kg 23:13"}, {"pk": 4034374, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 2, "verse": 14, "text": "The LORD\u2019s anger burned against Israel, and he handed them over to marauders who raided them. He sold \u24d1 them to [5] the enemies around them, and they could no longer resist their enemies.", "comment": "[5] Lit into the hand of
\u24d1 Jdg 3:8; 4:2,9; 10:7; Ps 44:12; Is 50:1; Ezk 30:12; Jl 3:8"}, {"pk": 4034375, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 2, "verse": 15, "text": "Whenever the Israelites went out, the LORD [6] was against them \u24d2 and brought disaster on them, just as he had promised and sworn to them. \u24d3 So they suffered greatly.", "comment": "\u24d3 Lv 26:14-46; Dt 28:15-68
\u24d2 Dt 2:15
[6] Lit the hand of the LORD"}, {"pk": 4034376, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 2, "verse": 16, "text": "The LORD raised up \u24d4 judges, who saved them from the power of their marauders,", "comment": "\u24d4 Jdg 3:9,15; 1Kg 11:14; 14:14"}, {"pk": 4034377, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 2, "verse": 17, "text": "but they did not listen to their judges. Instead, they prostituted \u24d5 themselves with other gods, bowing down to them. They quickly turned from the way \u24d6 of their fathers, who had walked in obedience to the LORD\u2019s commands. They did not do as their fathers did.", "comment": "\u24d6 Ex 32:8; Dt 9:12,16
\u24d5 Dt 4:30; 1Sm 13:6; 30:6; 2Sm 22:7; Jb 20:22; Ps 59:16; Hs 5:15"}, {"pk": 4034378, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 2, "verse": 18, "text": "Whenever the LORD raised up a judge for the Israelites, the LORD was with \u24d7 him and saved the people from the power of their enemies while the judge was still alive. [7] The LORD was moved to pity whenever they groaned because of those who were oppressing and afflicting them.", "comment": "[7] Lit enemies all the days of the judge
\u24d7 Gn 39:2,21; Jos 6:27; 1Sm 18:12"}, {"pk": 4034379, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 2, "verse": 19, "text": "Whenever the judge died, the Israelites would act even more corruptly \u24d8 than their fathers, following other gods to serve them and bow in worship to them. They did not turn from their evil practices or their obstinate \u24d9 ways.", "comment": "\u24d8 Gn 6:12; Dt 31:29; Is 1:4
\u24d9 Ex 32:9; Dt 9:6,13; Ezk 2:4"}, {"pk": 4034380, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 2, "verse": 20, "text": "The LORD\u2019s anger burned against Israel, and he declared, \u201cBecause this nation has violated my covenant \u24da that I made with their fathers \u24db and disobeyed me,", "comment": "\u24da Jos 7:11,15; 23:16; Jr 34:18; Hs 6:7
\u24db Jdg 3:4; 1Kg 8:58; 2Kg 17:13; Ps 78:5; Jr 11:4"}, {"pk": 4034381, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 2, "verse": 21, "text": "I will no longer drive out before them any of the nations Joshua left \u24dc when he died. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Jos 24:29-30
\u24dc Jos 13:1-7; 23:1-16"}, {"pk": 4034382, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 2, "verse": 22, "text": "I did this to test Israel and to see whether or not they would keep the LORD\u2019s way \u24d0 by walking in it, as their fathers had.\u201d \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d0 Gn 18:19; 2Sm 22:22; Ps 138:5
\u24d1 Jos 24:31"}, {"pk": 4034383, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 2, "verse": 23, "text": "The LORD left these nations and did not drive them out immediately. He did not hand them over to Joshua."}, {"pk": 4034384, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 3, "verse": 1, "text": "These are the nations the LORD left in order to test all those in Israel who had experienced [1] none of the wars in Canaan. \u24d2", "comment": "[1] Lit had known
\u24d2 Jos 1:1\u201412:24"}, {"pk": 4034385, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 3, "verse": 2, "text": "This was to teach the future generations of the Israelites how to fight in battle, especially those who had not fought before. [2]", "comment": "[2] Lit not known it"}, {"pk": 4034386, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 3, "verse": 3, "text": "These nations included the five rulers \u24d3 of the Philistines \u24d4 and all of the Canaanites, the Sidonians, \u24d5 and the Hivites \u24d6 who lived in the Lebanese mountains from Mount Baal-hermon as far as the entrance to Hamath. [3]", "comment": "\u24d3 Jos 13:3; 1Sm 5:8,11
\u24d5 Jos 13:4; 1Kg 5:6; Ezk 32:30
\u24d6 Ex 38:17; Dt 20:17; Jos 9:1,7
[3] Or as Lebo-hamath
\u24d4 Gn 10:14; Ex 13:17"}, {"pk": 4034387, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 3, "verse": 4, "text": "The LORD left them to test Israel, to determine if they would keep the LORD\u2019s commands he had given their fathers through [4] Moses. \u24d7", "comment": "[4] Lit by the hand of
\u24d7 1Kg 8:58; 2Kg 17:13; Ps 78:5; Jr 11:4"}, {"pk": 4034388, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 3, "verse": 5, "text": "But they settled among the Canaanites, Hethites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites."}, {"pk": 4034389, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 3, "verse": 6, "text": "The Israelites took their daughters as wives for themselves, gave their own daughters to their sons, and worshiped their gods. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Ex 23:33; Dt 7:16"}, {"pk": 4034390, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 3, "verse": 7, "text": "The Israelites did what was evil in the LORD\u2019s sight; they forgot the LORD their God \u24d9 and worshiped the Baals and the Asherahs.", "comment": "\u24d9 Dt 8:11,14,19; 1Sm 12:9; Jr 3:21"}, {"pk": 4034391, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 3, "verse": 8, "text": "The LORD\u2019s anger burned against Israel, and he sold them to [5] King Cushan-rishathaim [6] of Aram-naharaim, [7] \u24da and the Israelites served him eight years.", "comment": "\u24da Gn 24:10; Dt 23:3-4; 1Ch 19:6; Ps 60
[6] Lit Doubly-Evil
[5] Lit into the hand of
[7] = Mesopotamia"}, {"pk": 4034392, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 3, "verse": 9, "text": "The Israelites cried out to the LORD. \u24db So the LORD raised up Othniel son of Kenaz, Caleb\u2019s youngest brother, \u24dc as a deliverer \u24dd to save the Israelites.", "comment": "\u24db Jdg 3:15; 6:6-7; 10:10
\u24dc Jdg 1:13
\u24dd Dt 28:29,31; Jdg 6:36; 1Sm 14:39; Is 19:20; 43:11; Hs 13:4"}, {"pk": 4034393, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 3, "verse": 10, "text": "The Spirit of the LORD came on him, and he judged Israel. Othniel went out to battle, and the LORD handed over King Cushan-rishathaim of Aram to him, so that Othniel overpowered him."}, {"pk": 4034394, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 3, "verse": 11, "text": "Then the land had peace for \u24d0 forty years, and Othniel son of Kenaz died.", "comment": "\u24d0 Jdg 3:30; 5:31; 8:28; 2Ch 14:1,5-6"}, {"pk": 4034395, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 3, "verse": 12, "text": "The Israelites again did what was evil in the LORD\u2019s sight. He gave King Eglon of Moab \u24d1 power over Israel, because they had done what was evil in the LORD\u2019s sight.", "comment": "\u24d1 Nm 22:3; Dt 2:8-9; 32:49"}, {"pk": 4034396, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 3, "verse": 13, "text": "After Eglon convinced the Ammonites and the Amalekites to join forces with him, he attacked and defeated Israel and took possession of the City of Palms. [8] \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Dt 34:3; Jdg 1:16; 2Ch 28:15
[8] = Jericho; Dt 34:3; Jdg 1:16; 2Ch 28:15"}, {"pk": 4034397, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 3, "verse": 14, "text": "The Israelites served King Eglon of Moab eighteen years."}, {"pk": 4034398, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 3, "verse": 15, "text": "Then the Israelites cried out to the LORD, and he raised up Ehud son of Gera, a left-handed \u24d3 Benjaminite, [9] as a deliverer for them. The Israelites sent him with the tribute \u24d4 for King Eglon of Moab.", "comment": "[9] = son of the right hand
\u24d3 Jdg 20:16
\u24d4 2Sm 8:2,6; 2Ch 9:24; 17:11"}, {"pk": 4034399, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 3, "verse": 16, "text": "Ehud made himself a double-edged sword eighteen inches long. [10] He strapped it to his right thigh under his clothes", "comment": "[10] Lit sword a gomed in length"}, {"pk": 4034400, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 3, "verse": 17, "text": "and brought the tribute to King Eglon of Moab, who was an extremely fat man."}, {"pk": 4034401, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 3, "verse": 18, "text": "When Ehud had finished presenting the tribute, he dismissed the people who had carried it."}, {"pk": 4034402, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 3, "verse": 19, "text": "At the carved images near Gilgal he returned and said, \u201cKing Eglon, I have a secret message for you.\u201d The king said, \u201cSilence!\u201d and all his attendants left him."}, {"pk": 4034403, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 3, "verse": 20, "text": "Then Ehud approached him while he was sitting alone in his upstairs room where it was cool. Ehud said, \u201cI have a message from God for you,\u201d and the king stood up from his throne."}, {"pk": 4034404, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 3, "verse": 21, "text": "Ehud reached with his left hand, took the sword from his right thigh, and plunged it into Eglon\u2019s belly."}, {"pk": 4034405, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 3, "verse": 22, "text": "Even the handle went in after the blade, and Eglon\u2019s fat closed in over it, so that Ehud did not withdraw the sword from his belly. And the waste came out. [11]", "comment": "[11] Or And Eglon\u2019s bowels discharged"}, {"pk": 4034406, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 3, "verse": 23, "text": "Ehud escaped by way of the porch, closing and locking the doors of the upstairs room behind him."}, {"pk": 4034407, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 3, "verse": 24, "text": "Ehud was gone when Eglon\u2019s servants came in. They looked and found the doors of the upstairs room locked and thought he was relieving himself [12] in the cool room.", "comment": "[12] Lit was covering his feet"}, {"pk": 4034408, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 3, "verse": 25, "text": "The servants waited until they became embarrassed and saw that he had still not opened the doors of the upstairs room. So they took the key and opened the doors\u2009\u2014\u2009and there was their lord lying dead on the floor!"}, {"pk": 4034409, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 3, "verse": 26, "text": "Ehud escaped while the servants waited. He passed the Jordan near the carved images and reached Seirah."}, {"pk": 4034410, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 3, "verse": 27, "text": "After he arrived, he sounded the ram\u2019s horn throughout the hill country of Ephraim. The Israelites came down with him from the hill country, and he became their leader."}, {"pk": 4034411, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 3, "verse": 28, "text": "He told them, \u201cFollow me, because the LORD has handed over your enemies, the Moabites, to you.\u201d So they followed him, captured the fords of the Jordan leading to Moab, and did not allow anyone to cross over. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Jdg 12:5-6"}, {"pk": 4034412, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 3, "verse": 29, "text": "At that time they struck down about ten thousand Moabites, all stout and able-bodied men. Not one of them escaped."}, {"pk": 4034413, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 3, "verse": 30, "text": "Moab became subject to Israel that day, and the land had peace for eighty years."}, {"pk": 4034414, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 3, "verse": 31, "text": "After Ehud, Shamgar son of Anath became judge. He also delivered Israel, striking down six hundred Philistines with a cattle prod."}, {"pk": 4034415, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 4, "verse": 1, "text": "The Israelites again did what was evil in the sight of the LORD after Ehud had died."}, {"pk": 4034416, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 4, "verse": 2, "text": "So the LORD sold them to King Jabin \u24d6 of Canaan, who reigned in Hazor. \u24d7 The commander of his army was Sisera \u24d8 who lived in Harosheth of the Nations. [1]", "comment": "\u24d8 Jdg 5:20-30; 1Sm 12:9; Ps 83:9
\u24d6 Jos 11:1; Ps 83:9
\u24d7 1Sm 12:9
[1] Or Harosheth-ha-goiim, also in vv. 13,16"}, {"pk": 4034417, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 4, "verse": 3, "text": "Then the Israelites cried out \u24d9 to the LORD, because Jabin had nine hundred iron chariots, and he harshly oppressed them twenty years.", "comment": "\u24d9 Ex 14:10; Nm 12:13; Dt 26:7; Ps 34:17"}, {"pk": 4034418, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 4, "verse": 4, "text": "Deborah, a prophetess \u24da and the wife of Lappidoth, was judging Israel at that time.", "comment": "\u24da Ex 15:20; 2Kg 22:14; Neh 6:14; Is 8:3"}, {"pk": 4034419, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 4, "verse": 5, "text": "She would sit under the palm tree of Deborah between Ramah and Bethel in the hill country of Ephraim, and the Israelites went up to her to settle disputes. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Nm 35:12; 2Ch 19:8; Ps 9:4; 76:8-9; Is 3:13-14; Ezk 44:24"}, {"pk": 4034420, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 4, "verse": 6, "text": "She summoned Barak son of Abinoam from Kedesh in Naphtali and said to him, \u201cHasn\u2019t the LORD, the God of Israel, \u24dc commanded you: \u2018Go, deploy the troops on Mount Tabor, \u24dd and take with you ten thousand men from the Naphtalites \u24d0 and Zebulunites? \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Gn 30:20; 49:13
\u24dc Ex 5:1; Dt 6:4; Ps 41:13
\u24dd Jos 19:12,22,34; Ps 89:12
\u24d0 Gn 30:8; 49:21"}, {"pk": 4034421, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 4, "verse": 7, "text": "Then I will lure Sisera commander of Jabin\u2019s army, his chariots, and his infantry at the Wadi Kishon \u24d2 to fight against you, and I will hand him over to you.\u2019\u201d \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d2 Jdg 5:21; 1Kg 18:40; Ps 83:9
\u24d3 Dt 2:30; Jdg 7:9; 2Sm 5:19; 1Ch 14:10; Is 47:6"}, {"pk": 4034422, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 4, "verse": 8, "text": "Barak said to her, \u201cIf you will go with me, I will go. But if you will not go with me, I will not go.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4034423, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 4, "verse": 9, "text": "\u201cI will gladly go with you,\u201d she said, \u201cbut you will receive no honor on the road you are about to take, because the LORD will sell Sisera to a woman.\u201d So Deborah got up and went with Barak to Kedesh."}, {"pk": 4034424, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 4, "verse": 10, "text": "Barak summoned Zebulun and Naphtali to Kedesh; ten thousand men followed him, and Deborah also went with him."}, {"pk": 4034425, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 4, "verse": 11, "text": "Now Heber the Kenite had moved away from the Kenites, the sons of Hobab, \u24d4 Moses\u2019s father-in-law, \u24d5 and pitched his tent beside the oak tree of Zaanannim, \u24d6 which was near Kedesh.", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 3:1; 4:18; 18:1-27
\u24d4 Nm 10:29
\u24d6 Jos 19:33"}, {"pk": 4034426, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 4, "verse": 12, "text": "It was reported to Sisera that Barak son of Abinoam had gone up Mount Tabor."}, {"pk": 4034427, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 4, "verse": 13, "text": "Sisera summoned all his nine hundred iron chariots and all the troops who were with him from Harosheth of the Nations to the Wadi Kishon."}, {"pk": 4034428, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 4, "verse": 14, "text": "Then Deborah said to Barak, \u201cGo! This is the day the LORD has handed Sisera over to you. Hasn\u2019t the LORD gone before you?\u201d So Barak came down from Mount Tabor with ten thousand men following him."}, {"pk": 4034429, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 4, "verse": 15, "text": "The LORD threw Sisera, all his charioteers, and all his army into a panic \u24d7 before Barak\u2019s assault. Sisera left his chariot and fled on foot.", "comment": "\u24d7 Ex 14:24; 23:27; Jos 10:10; Ps 18:14; 144:6"}, {"pk": 4034430, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 4, "verse": 16, "text": "Barak pursued the chariots and the army as far as Harosheth of the Nations, and the whole army of Sisera fell by the sword; not a single man was left."}, {"pk": 4034431, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 4, "verse": 17, "text": "Meanwhile, Sisera had fled on foot to the tent of Jael, the wife of Heber the Kenite, because there was peace between King Jabin of Hazor and the family of Heber the Kenite."}, {"pk": 4034432, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 4, "verse": 18, "text": "Jael went out to greet Sisera and said to him, \u201cCome in, my lord. Come in with me. Don\u2019t be afraid.\u201d So he went into her tent, and she covered him with a blanket."}, {"pk": 4034433, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 4, "verse": 19, "text": "He said to her, \u201cPlease give me a little water to drink for I am thirsty.\u201d She opened a container of milk, gave him a drink, and covered him again."}, {"pk": 4034434, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 4, "verse": 20, "text": "Then he said to her, \u201cStand at the entrance to the tent. If a man comes and asks you, \u2018Is there a man here?\u2009\u2019 say, \u2018No.\u2019\u201d"}, {"pk": 4034435, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 4, "verse": 21, "text": "While he was sleeping from exhaustion, Heber\u2019s wife Jael took a tent peg, grabbed a hammer, and went silently to Sisera. She hammered the peg into his temple and drove it into the ground, and he died."}, {"pk": 4034436, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 4, "verse": 22, "text": "When Barak arrived in pursuit of Sisera, Jael went out to greet him and said to him, \u201cCome and I will show you the man you are looking for.\u201d So he went in with her, and there was Sisera lying dead with a tent peg through his temple!"}, {"pk": 4034437, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 4, "verse": 23, "text": "That day God subdued King Jabin of Canaan before the Israelites."}, {"pk": 4034438, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 4, "verse": 24, "text": "The power of the Israelites continued to increase against King Jabin of Canaan until they destroyed him."}, {"pk": 4034439, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 5, "verse": 1, "text": "On that day Deborah and Barak son of Abinoam sang:"}, {"pk": 4034440, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 5, "verse": 2, "text": "When the leaders lead [1] in Israel,
when the people volunteer,
blessed be the LORD.
", "comment": "[1] Or the locks of hair are loose"}, {"pk": 4034441, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 5, "verse": 3, "text": "Listen, kings! Pay attention, princes!
I will sing to the LORD;
I will sing praise to the LORD God of Israel.
"}, {"pk": 4034442, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 5, "verse": 4, "text": " LORD, when you came from Seir, \u24d8
when you marched from the fields of Edom,
the earth trembled, \u24d9
the skies poured \u24da rain,
and the clouds poured water.
", "comment": "\u24da Jb 29:22; Ps 68:8; Pr 5:3; Jl 3:18
\u24d8 Gn 14:6; 36:8-9; Dt 2:1
\u24d9 2Sm 22:8; Ps 18:7; Is 13:13; Ezk 38:20"}, {"pk": 4034443, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 5, "verse": 5, "text": "The mountains melted before the LORD,
even Sinai, [2] before the LORD, the God of Israel. \u24db
", "comment": "[2] Or LORD, this one of Sinai
\u24db Ex 5:1; Dt 6:4; Ps 41:13"}, {"pk": 4034444, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 5, "verse": 6, "text": "In the days of Shamgar \u24dc son of Anath,
in the days of Jael, \u24dd
the main roads were deserted
because travelers kept to the side roads.
", "comment": "\u24dd Jdg 4:17-22
\u24dc Jdg 3:31"}, {"pk": 4034445, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 5, "verse": 7, "text": "Villages were deserted, [3]
they were deserted in Israel,
until I, [4] Deborah, arose,
a mother in Israel.
", "comment": "[3] Hb obscure
[4] Or you"}, {"pk": 4034446, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 5, "verse": 8, "text": "Israel chose new gods,
then there was war in the city gates.
Not a shield or spear was seen
among forty thousand in Israel.
"}, {"pk": 4034447, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 5, "verse": 9, "text": "My heart is with the leaders of Israel,
with the volunteers of the people.
Blessed be the LORD!
"}, {"pk": 4034448, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 5, "verse": 10, "text": "You who ride on white [5] donkeys,
who sit on saddle blankets,
and who travel on the road, give praise!
", "comment": "[5] Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4034449, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 5, "verse": 11, "text": "Let them tell the righteous acts \u24d0 of the LORD,
the righteous deeds of his warriors in Israel,
with the voices of the singers at the watering places. [6]
Then the LORD\u2019s people went down to the city gates.
", "comment": "[6] Hb obscure
\u24d0 1Sm 12:7; Ps 103:6; Is 45:24; Mc 6:5"}, {"pk": 4034450, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 5, "verse": 12, "text": "\u201cAwake! Awake, Deborah!
Awake! Awake, sing a song!
Arise, Barak,
and take your prisoners,
son of Abinoam!\u201d
"}, {"pk": 4034451, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 5, "verse": 13, "text": "Then the survivors \u24d1 came down to the nobles; \u24d2
the LORD\u2019s people came down to me [7] with the warriors.
", "comment": "\u24d1 Nm 21:35; Dt 2:34; Is 1:9
\u24d2 Jdg 5:25; 2Ch 23:20; Neh 3:5; 10:29; Ps 16:3; Jr 14:3; Nah 2:5; 3:18
[7] LXX reads down for him"}, {"pk": 4034452, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 5, "verse": 14, "text": "Those with their roots in Amalek [8] came from Ephraim;
Benjamin came with your people after you.
The leaders came down from Machir, \u24d3
and those who carry a marshal\u2019s staff came from Zebulun.
", "comment": "[8] LXX reads in the valley
\u24d3 Gn 50:23; Nm 26:29; 32:39-40; Jos 17:1; 2Sm 9:4-5"}, {"pk": 4034453, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 5, "verse": 15, "text": "The princes of Issachar were with Deborah;
Issachar was with Barak;
they were under his leadership [9] \u24d4 in the valley.
There was great searching [10] of heart
among the clans of Reuben.
", "comment": "[9] Lit they set out as his feet
\u24d4 Jdg 4:10
[10] Some Hb mss, Syr read There were great resolves"}, {"pk": 4034454, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 5, "verse": 16, "text": "Why did you sit among the sheep pens [11]
listening to the playing of pipes for the flocks?
There was great searching of heart
among the clans of Reuben.
", "comment": "[11] Or the campfires"}, {"pk": 4034455, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 5, "verse": 17, "text": "Gilead \u24d5 remained beyond the Jordan.
Dan, why did you linger at the ships?
Asher remained at the seashore
and stayed in his harbors.
", "comment": "\u24d5 Gn 31:25; Nm 32:40; Jdg 10:17\u201411:11"}, {"pk": 4034456, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 5, "verse": 18, "text": "The people of Zebulun defied death,
Naphtali also, on the heights of the battlefield.
"}, {"pk": 4034457, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 5, "verse": 19, "text": "Kings came and fought.
Then the kings of Canaan fought
at Taanach by the Waters of Megiddo,
but they did not plunder the silver.
"}, {"pk": 4034458, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 5, "verse": 20, "text": "The stars fought from the heavens;
the stars fought with Sisera from their paths.
"}, {"pk": 4034459, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 5, "verse": 21, "text": "The river Kishon swept them away, \u24d6
the ancient river, the river Kishon.
March on, my soul, in strength!
", "comment": "\u24d6 Jdg 4:15"}, {"pk": 4034460, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 5, "verse": 22, "text": "The horses\u2019 hooves then hammered\u2009\u2014
the galloping, galloping of his [12] stallions.
", "comment": "[12] = Sisera\u2019s"}, {"pk": 4034461, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 5, "verse": 23, "text": "\u201cCurse Meroz,\u201d says the angel of the LORD,
\u201cBitterly curse her inhabitants,
for they did not come to help the LORD,
to help the LORD with the warriors.\u201d
"}, {"pk": 4034462, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 5, "verse": 24, "text": "Jael is most blessed of women,
the wife of Heber the Kenite;
she is most blessed among tent-dwelling women.
"}, {"pk": 4034463, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 5, "verse": 25, "text": "He asked for water; she gave him milk.
She brought him cream \u24d7 in a majestic bowl.
", "comment": "\u24d7 Gn 18:8; Dt 32:14; 2Sm 17:29; Jb 20:17; 29:6; Pr 30:3; Is 7:15,22"}, {"pk": 4034464, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 5, "verse": 26, "text": "She reached for a tent peg,
her right hand, for a workman\u2019s hammer.
Then she hammered Sisera\u2009\u2014
she crushed his head;
she shattered and pierced his temple.
"}, {"pk": 4034465, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 5, "verse": 27, "text": "He collapsed, he fell, he lay down between her feet;
he collapsed, he fell between her feet;
where he collapsed, there he fell\u2009\u2014\u2009dead.
"}, {"pk": 4034466, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 5, "verse": 28, "text": "Sisera\u2019s mother looked through the window;
she peered through the lattice, crying out:
\u201cWhy is his chariot so long in coming?
Why don\u2019t I hear the hoofbeats of his horses?\u201d [13]
", "comment": "[13] Lit Why have the hoofbeats of his chariots delayed"}, {"pk": 4034467, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 5, "verse": 29, "text": "Her wisest princesses answer her;
she even answers herself: [14]
", "comment": "[14] Lit answers her words"}, {"pk": 4034468, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 5, "verse": 30, "text": "\u201cAre they not finding and dividing the spoil\u2009\u2014
a girl or two [15] for each warrior,
the spoil of colored garments for Sisera,
the spoil of an embroidered garment or two for my neck?\u201d [16]
", "comment": "[16] Hb obscure
[15] Lit a womb or two wombs"}, {"pk": 4034469, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 5, "verse": 31, "text": " LORD, may all your enemies perish as Sisera did. [17]
But may those who love him
be like the rising of the sun in its strength.
And the land had peace for forty years.", "comment": "[17] Lit perish in this way"}, {"pk": 4034470, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 6, "verse": 1, "text": "The Israelites did what was evil in the sight of the LORD. \u24d8 So the LORD handed \u24d9 them over to Midian seven years,", "comment": "\u24d8 Jdg 2:11; 3:7,12; 4:1; 10:6; 13:1
\u24d9 Jos 11:8; Jdg 11:32; 12:3; 13:1; 1Sm 14:10,12"}, {"pk": 4034471, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 6, "verse": 2, "text": "and they oppressed Israel. \u24da Because of Midian, the Israelites made hiding places \u24db for themselves in the mountains, caves, and strongholds.", "comment": "\u24db 1Sm 23:14,19; 1Ch 11:7; Is 33:16; Jr 48:41
\u24da Jdg 3:10"}, {"pk": 4034472, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 6, "verse": 3, "text": "Whenever the Israelites planted crops, the Midianites, Amalekites, and the Qedemites \u24dc came and attacked them.", "comment": "\u24dc Gn 29:1; 1Kg 4:30; Is 11:14"}, {"pk": 4034473, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 6, "verse": 4, "text": "They encamped against them and destroyed the produce of the land, even as far as Gaza. They left nothing for Israel to eat, as well as no sheep, ox, or donkey."}, {"pk": 4034474, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 6, "verse": 5, "text": "For the Midianites came with their cattle and their tents like a great swarm of locusts. \u24dd They and their camels were without number, and they entered the land to lay waste to it.", "comment": "\u24dd Jdg 7:12; Jr 46:23"}, {"pk": 4034475, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 6, "verse": 6, "text": "So Israel became poverty-stricken because of Midian, and the Israelites cried out to the LORD. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Jdg 3:9,15; 4:3; 10:10"}, {"pk": 4034476, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 6, "verse": 7, "text": "When the Israelites cried out to him because of Midian,"}, {"pk": 4034477, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 6, "verse": 8, "text": "the LORD sent a prophet \u24d1 to them. He said to them, \u201cThis is what the LORD \u24d2 God of Israel says: \u2018I brought you out of Egypt and out of the place of slavery. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d2 Ex 4:22; 5:1; Dt 6:4; Jos 7:13
\u24d1 Gn 20:7; Ex 7:1; Nm 11:29; 12:6; Dt 18:15,18,20,22; 34:10
\u24d3 Ex 13:3,14; 20:2; Dt 5:6; 7:8; Jr 34:13; Mc 6:4"}, {"pk": 4034478, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 6, "verse": 9, "text": "I rescued you from the power of Egypt and the power of all who oppressed \u24d4 you. I drove them out before you and gave you their land.", "comment": "\u24d4 Ex 3:9; 1Sm 10:18; Ps 106:42"}, {"pk": 4034479, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 6, "verse": 10, "text": "I said to you: I am the LORD your God. Do not fear the gods of the Amorites whose land you live in. \u24d5 But you did not obey me.\u2019\u201d", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 23:24; Dt 7:16; 8:19; 11:16; Jos 24:14"}, {"pk": 4034480, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 6, "verse": 11, "text": "The angel of the LORD \u24d6 came, and he sat under the oak that was in Ophrah, \u24d7 which belonged to Joash, the Abiezrite. His son Gideon was threshing wheat in the winepress in order to hide it from the Midianites.", "comment": "\u24d7 Jos 18:23; Jdg 8:27,32
\u24d6 Ex 3:2"}, {"pk": 4034481, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 6, "verse": 12, "text": "Then the angel of the LORD appeared to him and said: \u201cThe LORD is with you, valiant warrior.\u201d \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Jos 1:14; 8:3; 2Kg 24:14; 1Ch 12:8"}, {"pk": 4034482, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 6, "verse": 13, "text": "Gideon said to him, \u201cPlease, my lord, if the LORD is with us, why has all this happened? And where are all his wonders that our fathers told us about? They said, \u2018Hasn\u2019t the LORD brought us out of Egypt?\u2009\u2019 But now the LORD has abandoned us and handed us over to Midian.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4034483, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 6, "verse": 14, "text": "The LORD turned to him and said, \u201cGo in the strength you have and deliver Israel from the grasp of Midian. I am sending you!\u201d \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Ex 3:10; 1Sm 9:16; 16:1; Jr 1:7; 25:15; Ezk 2:3-4; Mal 4:5; Jn 20:21"}, {"pk": 4034484, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 6, "verse": 15, "text": "He said to him, \u201cPlease, Lord, how can I deliver Israel? Look, my family is the weakest in Manasseh, and I am the youngest in my father\u2019s family.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4034485, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 6, "verse": 16, "text": "\u201cBut I will be with you,\u201d \u24da the LORD said to him. \u201cYou will strike Midian down as if it were one man.\u201d", "comment": "\u24da Gn 26:3; Ex 3:12"}, {"pk": 4034486, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 6, "verse": 17, "text": "Then he said to him, \u201cIf I have found favor with you, \u24db give me a sign \u24dc that you are speaking with me.", "comment": "\u24dc Ex 3:12; 1Sm 10:7,9; Is 7:11,14
\u24db Gn 6:8; 18:3; Ex 33:12-13; Ru 2:2,10,13; Est 5:8; 7:3"}, {"pk": 4034487, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 6, "verse": 18, "text": "Please do not leave this place until I return to you. Let me bring my gift and set it before you.\u201d And he said, \u201cI will stay until you return.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4034488, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 6, "verse": 19, "text": "So Gideon went and prepared a young goat and unleavened bread from a half bushel [1] of flour. He placed the meat in a basket and the broth in a pot. He brought them out and offered them to him under the oak.", "comment": "[1] Lit an ephah"}, {"pk": 4034489, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 6, "verse": 20, "text": "The angel of God \u24dd said to him, \u201cTake the meat with the unleavened bread, put it on this stone, and pour the broth on it.\u201d So he did that.", "comment": "\u24dd Gn 31:11; Ex 14:19; Jdg 13:6,9; 2Sm 14:17,20; 2Ch 36:16"}, {"pk": 4034490, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 6, "verse": 21, "text": "The angel of the LORD extended the tip of the staff that was in his hand and touched the meat and the unleavened bread. Fire came up from the rock and consumed the meat and the unleavened bread. Then the angel of the LORD vanished from his sight."}, {"pk": 4034491, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 6, "verse": 22, "text": "When Gideon realized that he was the angel of the LORD, he said, \u201cOh no, Lord GOD! \u24d0 I have seen the angel of the LORD face to face!\u201d \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d0 Jos 7:7; Jr 1:6; Ezk 4:14
\u24d1 Gn 32:20; Ex 24:10-11; 33:19-23; Jdg 13:21-23; Is 6:5"}, {"pk": 4034492, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 6, "verse": 23, "text": "But the LORD said to him, \u201cPeace to you. Don\u2019t be afraid, for you will not die.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4034493, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 6, "verse": 24, "text": "So Gideon built an altar to the LORD there and called it The LORD Is Peace. [2] It is still in Ophrah of the Abiezrites today.", "comment": "[2] = Yahweh-shalom"}, {"pk": 4034494, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 6, "verse": 25, "text": "On that very night the LORD said to him, \u201cTake your father\u2019s young bull and a second bull seven years old. Then tear down the altar of Baal \u24d2 that belongs to your father and cut down the Asherah pole beside it.", "comment": "\u24d2 Jdg 2:11,13; 10:6; 1Kg 18:21; 2Ch 33:3; Jr 2:23; Zph 1:4"}, {"pk": 4034495, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 6, "verse": 26, "text": "Build a well-constructed altar to the LORD your God on the top of this mound. \u24d3 Take the second bull and offer it as a burnt offering with the wood of the Asherah pole you cut down.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d3 Neh 8:10; Ps 27:1; 37:39; Pr 10:29; Is 17:9-10"}, {"pk": 4034496, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 6, "verse": 27, "text": "So Gideon took ten of his male servants and did as the LORD had told him. But because he was too afraid of his father\u2019s family and the men of the city to do it in the daytime, he did it at night."}, {"pk": 4034497, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 6, "verse": 28, "text": "When the men of the city got up in the morning, they found Baal\u2019s altar torn down, the Asherah pole beside it cut down, and the second bull offered up on the altar that had been built."}, {"pk": 4034498, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 6, "verse": 29, "text": "They said to each other, \u201cWho did this?\u201d After they made a thorough investigation, they said, \u201cGideon son of Joash did it.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4034499, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 6, "verse": 30, "text": "Then the men of the city said to Joash, \u201cBring out your son. He must die, because he tore down Baal\u2019s altar and cut down the Asherah pole beside it.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4034500, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 6, "verse": 31, "text": "But Joash said to all who stood against him, \u201cWould you plead Baal\u2019s case for him? Would you save him? Whoever pleads his case will be put to death by morning! If he is a god, let him plead his own case because someone tore down his altar.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4034501, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 6, "verse": 32, "text": "That day he was called Jerubbaal, since Joash said, \u201cLet Baal contend with him,\u201d because he tore down his altar."}, {"pk": 4034502, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 6, "verse": 33, "text": "All the Midianites, Amalekites, and Qedemites gathered together, crossed over the Jordan, and camped in the Jezreel Valley. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Jos 17:16; 1Sm 29:1,11; 1Kg 21:1"}, {"pk": 4034503, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 6, "verse": 34, "text": "The Spirit of the LORD enveloped [3] Gideon, \u24d5 and he blew the ram\u2019s horn and the Abiezrites rallied behind him.", "comment": "[3] Lit clothed; 1Ch 12:18; 2Ch 24:20
\u24d5 Jdg 3:10; 11:29; 13:25; 14:6,19; 15:14; 1Sm 10:6; 16:13-14"}, {"pk": 4034504, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 6, "verse": 35, "text": "He sent messengers throughout all of Manasseh, who rallied behind him. He also sent messengers throughout Asher, Zebulun, and Naphtali, who also came to meet him."}, {"pk": 4034505, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 6, "verse": 36, "text": "Then Gideon said to God, \u201cIf you will deliver Israel by my hand, as you said,"}, {"pk": 4034506, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 6, "verse": 37, "text": "I will put a wool fleece here on the threshing floor. If dew is only on the fleece, and all the ground is dry, I will know that you will deliver Israel by my strength, as you said.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4034507, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 6, "verse": 38, "text": "And that is what happened. When he got up early in the morning, he squeezed the fleece and wrung dew out of it, filling a bowl with water."}, {"pk": 4034508, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 6, "verse": 39, "text": "Gideon then said to God, \u201cDon\u2019t be angry with me; let me speak one more time. Please allow me to make one more test with the fleece. Let it remain dry, and the dew be all over the ground.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4034509, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 6, "verse": 40, "text": "That night God did as Gideon requested: only the fleece was dry, and dew was all over the ground."}, {"pk": 4034510, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 7, "verse": 1, "text": "Jerubbaal (that is, Gideon) and all the troops who were with him, got up early and camped beside the spring of Harod. The camp of Midian was north of them, below the hill of Moreh, in the valley."}, {"pk": 4034511, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 7, "verse": 2, "text": "The LORD said to Gideon, \u201cYou have too many troops for me to hand the Midianites over to them, or else Israel might elevate themselves over me and say, [1] \u2018My own strength saved me.\u2019", "comment": "[1] Lit brag against me"}, {"pk": 4034512, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 7, "verse": 3, "text": "Now announce to the troops: \u2018Whoever is fearful and trembling may turn back and leave Mount Gilead.\u2019\u201d \u24d6 So twenty-two thousand of the troops turned back, but ten thousand remained.", "comment": "\u24d6 Gn 31:21,23,25; Dt 3:12"}, {"pk": 4034513, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 7, "verse": 4, "text": "Then the LORD said to Gideon, \u201cThere are still too many troops. Take them down to the water, and I will test them for you there. If I say to you, \u2018This one can go with you,\u2019 he can go. But if I say about anyone, \u2018This one cannot go with you,\u2019 he cannot go.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4034514, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 7, "verse": 5, "text": "So he brought the troops down to the water, and the LORD said to Gideon, \u201cSeparate everyone who laps water with his tongue like a dog. Do the same with everyone who kneels to drink.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4034515, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 7, "verse": 6, "text": "The number of those who lapped with their hands to their mouths was three hundred men, and all the rest of the troops knelt to drink water."}, {"pk": 4034516, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 7, "verse": 7, "text": "The LORD said to Gideon, \u201cI will deliver you \u24d7 with the three hundred men who lapped and hand the Midianites over to you. But everyone else is to go home.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d7 Dt 20:4; Jr 42:11; Ezk 36:29; 37:23; Zch 8:13"}, {"pk": 4034517, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 7, "verse": 8, "text": "So Gideon sent all the Israelites to their tents but kept the three hundred troops, who took the provisions and their trumpets. The camp of Midian was below him in the valley."}, {"pk": 4034518, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 7, "verse": 9, "text": "That night the LORD said to him, \u201cGet up and attack the camp, for I have handed it over to you. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Dt 2:30; Jdg 4:7; 20:28; 2Sm 5:19; 1Kg 20:13"}, {"pk": 4034519, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 7, "verse": 10, "text": "But if you are afraid to attack the camp, go down with Purah your servant."}, {"pk": 4034520, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 7, "verse": 11, "text": "Listen to what they say, and then you will be encouraged [2] to attack the camp.\u201d So he went down with Purah his servant to the outpost of the troops [3] who were in the camp.", "comment": "[2] Lit then your hands will be strengthened
[3] Lit of those who were arranged in companies of 50"}, {"pk": 4034521, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 7, "verse": 12, "text": "Now the Midianites, Amalekites, and all the Qedemites had settled down in the valley like a swarm of locusts, and their camels were as innumerable as the sand on the seashore."}, {"pk": 4034522, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 7, "verse": 13, "text": "When Gideon arrived, there was a man telling his friend about a dream. He said, \u201cListen, I had a dream: \u24d9 a loaf of barley bread came tumbling into the Midianite camp, struck a tent, and it fell. The loaf turned the tent upside down so that it collapsed.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d9 Gn 37:5-6,8-10; 40:5,8-9,16; 41; 42:9; Nm 12:6; Dn 1:17"}, {"pk": 4034523, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 7, "verse": 14, "text": "His friend answered: \u201cThis is nothing less than the sword of Gideon son of Joash, the Israelite. God has handed the entire Midianite camp over to him.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4034524, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 7, "verse": 15, "text": "When Gideon heard the account of the dream and its interpretation, he bowed in worship. He returned to Israel\u2019s camp and said, \u201cGet up, for the LORD has handed the Midianite camp over to you.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4034525, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 7, "verse": 16, "text": "Then he divided the three hundred men into three companies and gave each of the men a trumpet in one hand and an empty pitcher with a torch inside it in the other hand."}, {"pk": 4034526, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 7, "verse": 17, "text": "\u201cWatch me,\u201d he said to them, \u201cand do what I do. When I come to the outpost of the camp, do as I do."}, {"pk": 4034527, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 7, "verse": 18, "text": "When I and everyone with me blow our trumpets, you are also to blow your trumpets all around the camp. Then you will say, \u2018For the LORD and for Gideon!\u2009\u2019\u201d"}, {"pk": 4034528, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 7, "verse": 19, "text": "Gideon and the hundred men who were with him went to the outpost of the camp at the beginning of the middle watch after the sentries had been stationed. They blew their trumpets and broke the pitchers that were in their hands."}, {"pk": 4034529, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 7, "verse": 20, "text": "The three companies blew their trumpets and shattered their pitchers. They held their torches in their left hands, their trumpets [4] in their right hands, and shouted, \u201cA sword for the LORD and for Gideon!\u201d", "comment": "[4] Lit trumpets to blow"}, {"pk": 4034530, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 7, "verse": 21, "text": "Each Israelite took his position around the camp, and the entire Midianite army began to run, and they cried out as they fled."}, {"pk": 4034531, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 7, "verse": 22, "text": "When Gideon\u2019s men blew their three hundred trumpets, the LORD caused the men in the whole army to turn on each other with their swords. \u24da They fled to Acacia House [5] in the direction of Zererah as far as the border of Abel-meholah \u24db near Tabbath.", "comment": "\u24db 1Kg 4:12; 19:16
\u24da 1Sm 14:20
[5] Or Beth-shittah"}, {"pk": 4034532, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 7, "verse": 23, "text": "Then the men of Israel were called from Naphtali, Asher, and Manasseh, and they pursued the Midianites."}, {"pk": 4034533, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 7, "verse": 24, "text": "Gideon sent messengers throughout the hill country of Ephraim with this message: \u201cCome down to intercept the Midianites and take control of the watercourses ahead of them as far as Beth-barah and the Jordan.\u201d So all the men of Ephraim \u24dc were called out, and they took control of the watercourses as far as Beth-barah and the Jordan.", "comment": "\u24dc Jdg 8:3; Ps 83:11; Is 10:26"}, {"pk": 4034534, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 7, "verse": 25, "text": "They captured Oreb and Zeeb, the two princes of Midian; they killed Oreb at the rock of Oreb and Zeeb at the winepress of Zeeb, while they were pursuing the Midianites. They brought the heads of Oreb and Zeeb to Gideon across the Jordan."}, {"pk": 4034535, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 8, "verse": 1, "text": "The men of Ephraim said to him, \u201cWhy have you done this to us, not calling us when you went to fight against the Midianites?\u201d And they argued with him violently."}, {"pk": 4034536, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 8, "verse": 2, "text": "So he said to them, \u201cWhat have I done now compared to you? Is not the gleaning \u24dd of Ephraim better than the grape harvest \u24d0 of Abiezer?", "comment": "\u24dd Lv 19:9-10; 23:22; Dt 24:19-20; Ru 2
\u24d0 Lv 26:5; Is 24:13; 32:10; Mc 7:1"}, {"pk": 4034537, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 8, "verse": 3, "text": "God handed over to you Oreb and Zeeb, the two princes of Midian. What was I able to do compared to you?\u201d When he said this, their anger against him subsided."}, {"pk": 4034538, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 8, "verse": 4, "text": "Gideon and the three hundred men came to the Jordan and crossed it. They were exhausted but still in pursuit."}, {"pk": 4034539, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 8, "verse": 5, "text": "He said to the men of Succoth, \u24d1 \u201cPlease give some loaves of bread to the troops under my command, [1] because they are exhausted, for I am pursuing Zebah and Zalmunna, the kings of Midian.\u201d", "comment": "[1] Lit troops at my feet
\u24d1 Gn 33:17; Jos 13:27; 1Kg 7:46; 2Ch 4:17; Ps 60:6"}, {"pk": 4034540, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 8, "verse": 6, "text": "But the princes of Succoth asked, \u201cAre [2] Zebah and Zalmunna now in your hands that we should give bread to your army?\u201d", "comment": "[2] Lit Are the hands of, also in v. 15"}, {"pk": 4034541, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 8, "verse": 7, "text": "Gideon replied, \u201cVery well, when the LORD has handed Zebah and Zalmunna over to me, I will tear [3] your flesh with thorns and briers from the wilderness!\u201d", "comment": "[3] Lit thresh"}, {"pk": 4034542, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 8, "verse": 8, "text": "He went from there to Penuel and asked the same thing from them. The men of Penuel \u24d2 answered just as the men of Succoth had answered.", "comment": "\u24d2 Gn 32:31-32; 1Kg 12:25"}, {"pk": 4034543, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 8, "verse": 9, "text": "He also told the men of Penuel, \u201cWhen I return safely, I will tear down this tower!\u201d"}, {"pk": 4034544, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 8, "verse": 10, "text": "Now Zebah and Zalmunna were in Karkor, and with them was their army of about fifteen thousand men, who were all those left of the entire army of the Qedemites. Those who had been killed were one hundred twenty thousand armed men. [4]", "comment": "[4] Lit men who drew the sword"}, {"pk": 4034545, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 8, "verse": 11, "text": "Gideon traveled on the caravan route [5] east of Nobah \u24d3 and Jogbehah and attacked their army while the army felt secure.", "comment": "[5] Lit on the route of those who live in tents
\u24d3 Nm 32:42"}, {"pk": 4034546, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 8, "verse": 12, "text": "Zebah and Zalmunna fled, and he pursued them. He captured these two kings of Midian and routed the entire army."}, {"pk": 4034547, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 8, "verse": 13, "text": "Gideon son of Joash returned from the battle by the Ascent of Heres."}, {"pk": 4034548, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 8, "verse": 14, "text": "He captured a youth from the men of Succoth and interrogated him. The youth wrote down for him the names of the seventy-seven leaders and elders of Succoth."}, {"pk": 4034549, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 8, "verse": 15, "text": "Then he went to the men of Succoth and said, \u201cHere are Zebah and Zalmunna. You taunted me about them, saying, \u2018Are Zebah and Zalmunna now in your power that we should give bread to your exhausted men?\u2009\u2019\u201d"}, {"pk": 4034550, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 8, "verse": 16, "text": "So he took the elders of the city, and he took some thorns and briers from the wilderness, and he disciplined the men of Succoth with them."}, {"pk": 4034551, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 8, "verse": 17, "text": "He also tore down the tower of Penuel and killed the men of the city."}, {"pk": 4034552, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 8, "verse": 18, "text": "He asked Zebah and Zalmunna, \u201cWhat kind of men did you kill at Tabor?\u201d \u201cThey were like you,\u201d they said. \u201cEach resembled the son of a king.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4034553, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 8, "verse": 19, "text": "So he said, \u201cThey were my brothers, the sons of my mother! As the LORD lives, if you had let them live, I would not kill you.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4034554, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 8, "verse": 20, "text": "Then he said to Jether, his firstborn, \u201cGet up and kill them.\u201d The youth did not draw his sword, for he was afraid because he was still a youth."}, {"pk": 4034555, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 8, "verse": 21, "text": "Zebah and Zalmunna said, \u201cGet up and strike us down yourself, for a man is judged by his strength.\u201d So Gideon got up, killed Zebah and Zalmunna, and took the crescent ornaments that were on the necks of their camels."}, {"pk": 4034556, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 8, "verse": 22, "text": "Then the Israelites said to Gideon, \u201cRule over us, \u24d4 you as well as your sons and your grandsons, for you delivered us from the power of Midian.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d4 Gn 3:16; 4:7; 37:8"}, {"pk": 4034557, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 8, "verse": 23, "text": "But Gideon said to them, \u201cI will not rule over you, and my son will not rule over you; the LORD will rule over you.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4034558, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 8, "verse": 24, "text": "Then he said to them, \u201cLet me make a request of you: Everyone give me an earring from his plunder.\u201d Now the enemy had gold earrings because they were Ishmaelites."}, {"pk": 4034559, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 8, "verse": 25, "text": "They said, \u201cWe agree to give them.\u201d So they spread out a cloak, and everyone threw an earring from his plunder on it."}, {"pk": 4034560, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 8, "verse": 26, "text": "The weight of the gold earrings he requested was forty-three pounds [6] of gold, in addition to the crescent ornaments and ear pendants, the purple garments on the kings of Midian, and the chains on the necks of their camels.", "comment": "[6] Lit 1,700 shekels"}, {"pk": 4034561, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 8, "verse": 27, "text": "Gideon made an ephod \u24d5 from all this and put it in Ophrah, his hometown. Then all Israel prostituted themselves by worshiping it there, and it became a snare to Gideon and his household.", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 25:7; 28:12; 39:12; Jdg 18:14,17-20; 2Sm 6:14; Hs 3:4"}, {"pk": 4034562, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 8, "verse": 28, "text": "So Midian was subdued before the Israelites, and they were no longer a threat. [7] The land had peace for forty years \u24d6 during the days of Gideon.", "comment": "\u24d6 Jdg 3:11; 5:31
[7] Lit they no longer raised their head"}, {"pk": 4034563, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 8, "verse": 29, "text": "Jerubbaal (that is, Gideon) son of Joash went back to live at his house."}, {"pk": 4034564, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 8, "verse": 30, "text": "Gideon had seventy sons, his own offspring, since he had many wives."}, {"pk": 4034565, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 8, "verse": 31, "text": "His concubine who was in Shechem \u24d7 also bore him a son, and he named him Abimelech.", "comment": "\u24d7 Gn 12:6; 37:12-14; Jos 21:22; Ps 60:6; 108:7"}, {"pk": 4034566, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 8, "verse": 32, "text": "Then Gideon son of Joash died at a good old age and was buried in the tomb of his father Joash in Ophrah of the Abiezrites."}, {"pk": 4034567, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 8, "verse": 33, "text": "When Gideon died, the Israelites turned and prostituted \u24d8 themselves by worshiping the Baals and made Baal-berith [8] their god.", "comment": "\u24d8 Ex 34:15-16; Dt 31:16; 2Ch 21:13; Is 23:17; Jr 3:6,8; Ezk 16:15-17,26-28; Hs 4:12
[8] Lit Baal of the Covenant, or Lord of the Covenant"}, {"pk": 4034568, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 8, "verse": 34, "text": "The Israelites did not remember the LORD their God \u24d9 who had rescued them from the hand of the enemies around them.", "comment": "\u24d9 Gn 40:23; Ex 23:13; Jos 23:7; Is 17:10; 57:11; Zch 13:2"}, {"pk": 4034569, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 8, "verse": 35, "text": "They did not show kindness \u24da to the house of Jerubbaal (that is, Gideon) for all the good he had done for Israel.", "comment": "\u24da Gn 24:12,49; Ex 20:6; 2Sm 22:51; Ps 18:50"}, {"pk": 4034570, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 9, "verse": 1, "text": "Abimelech son of Jerubbaal went to Shechem and spoke to his uncles and to his mother\u2019s whole clan, saying,"}, {"pk": 4034571, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 9, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cPlease speak in the hearing of all the citizens of Shechem, \u2018Is it better for you that seventy men, all the sons of Jerubbaal, \u24db rule over you or that one man rule over you?\u2009\u2019 Remember that I am your own flesh and blood.\u201d [1]", "comment": "\u24db Jdg 6:32
[1] Lit your bone and your flesh"}, {"pk": 4034572, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 9, "verse": 3, "text": "His mother\u2019s relatives spoke all these words about him in the hearing of all the citizens of Shechem, and they were favorable to Abimelech, for they said, \u201cHe is our brother.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4034573, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 9, "verse": 4, "text": "So they gave him seventy pieces of silver from the temple of Baal-berith. [2] Abimelech used it to hire worthless and reckless men, and they followed him.", "comment": "[2] Lit Baal of the Covenant, or Lord of the Covenant"}, {"pk": 4034574, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 9, "verse": 5, "text": "He went to his father\u2019s house in Ophrah and killed his seventy brothers, the sons of Jerubbaal, on top of a large stone. But Jotham, the youngest son of Jerubbaal, survived, because he hid."}, {"pk": 4034575, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 9, "verse": 6, "text": "Then all the citizens of Shechem and of Beth-millo gathered together and proceeded to make Abimelech king at the oak of the pillar in Shechem."}, {"pk": 4034576, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 9, "verse": 7, "text": "When they told Jotham, he climbed to the top of Mount Gerizim, \u24dc raised his voice, and called to them: Listen to me, citizens of Shechem,
and may God listen to you:
", "comment": "\u24dc Dt 11:29; 27:12; Jos 8:33"}, {"pk": 4034577, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 9, "verse": 8, "text": "The trees decided
to anoint a king over themselves.
They said to the olive tree, \u201cReign over us.\u201d
"}, {"pk": 4034578, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 9, "verse": 9, "text": "But the olive tree said to them,
\u201cShould I stop giving my oil
that people use to honor both God and men,
and rule [3] over the trees?\u201d
", "comment": "[3] Lit and go to sway, also in vv. 11,13"}, {"pk": 4034579, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 9, "verse": 10, "text": "Then the trees said to the fig tree,
\u201cCome and reign over us.\u201d
"}, {"pk": 4034580, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 9, "verse": 11, "text": "But the fig tree said to them,
\u201cShould I stop giving
my sweetness and my good fruit,
and rule over trees?\u201d
"}, {"pk": 4034581, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 9, "verse": 12, "text": "Later, the trees said to the grapevine,
\u201cCome and reign over us.\u201d
"}, {"pk": 4034582, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 9, "verse": 13, "text": "But the grapevine said to them,
\u201cShould I stop giving my wine
that cheers both God and man,
and rule over trees?\u201d
"}, {"pk": 4034583, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 9, "verse": 14, "text": "Finally, all the trees said to the bramble,
\u201cCome and reign over us.\u201d
"}, {"pk": 4034584, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 9, "verse": 15, "text": "The bramble said to the trees,
\u201cIf you really are anointing me
as king over you,
come and find refuge in my shade.
But if not,
may fire come out from the bramble
and consume the cedars of Lebanon.\u201d
"}, {"pk": 4034585, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 9, "verse": 16, "text": "\u201cNow if you have acted faithfully \u24dd and honestly \u24d0 in making Abimelech king, if you have done well by Jerubbaal and his family, and if you have rewarded him appropriately for what he did\u2009\u2014\u2009", "comment": "\u24dd 1Sm 12:24; 1Kg 2:4; Ps 111:8; Pr 29:14; Jr 32:41
\u24d0 Jos 24:14; Ps 84:11"}, {"pk": 4034586, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 9, "verse": 17, "text": "for my father fought for you, risked his life, and rescued you from Midian,"}, {"pk": 4034587, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 9, "verse": 18, "text": "and now you have attacked my father\u2019s family today, killed his seventy sons on top of a large stone, and made Abimelech, the son of his slave woman, king over the citizens of Shechem \u2018because he is your brother\u2019\u2009\u2014\u2009"}, {"pk": 4034588, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 9, "verse": 19, "text": "so if you have acted faithfully and honestly with Jerubbaal and his house this day, rejoice in Abimelech and may he also rejoice in you."}, {"pk": 4034589, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 9, "verse": 20, "text": "But if not, may fire come from Abimelech and consume the citizens of Shechem and Beth-millo, and may fire come from the citizens of Shechem and Beth-millo and consume Abimelech.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4034590, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 9, "verse": 21, "text": "Then Jotham fled, escaping to Beer, and lived there because of his brother Abimelech."}, {"pk": 4034591, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 9, "verse": 22, "text": "When Abimelech had ruled over Israel three years,"}, {"pk": 4034592, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 9, "verse": 23, "text": "God sent an evil spirit \u24d1 between Abimelech and the citizens of Shechem. They treated Abimelech deceitfully,", "comment": "\u24d1 1Sm 16:14-23; 18:10-12; 19:9; 2Kg 19:7"}, {"pk": 4034593, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 9, "verse": 24, "text": "so that the crime against the seventy sons of Jerubbaal might come to justice and their blood would be avenged on their brother Abimelech, who killed them, and on the citizens of Shechem, who had helped him [4] kill his brothers.", "comment": "[4] Lit had strengthened his hands"}, {"pk": 4034594, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 9, "verse": 25, "text": "The citizens of Shechem rebelled against him by putting men in ambush \u24d2 on the tops of the mountains, and they robbed everyone who passed by them on the road. So this was reported to Abimelech.", "comment": "\u24d2 Jos 8:2; 1Sm 15:5; 2Ch 20:22; Ezr 8:31; Ps 10:9; Pr 1:11; Jr 9:8"}, {"pk": 4034595, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 9, "verse": 26, "text": "Gaal son of Ebed came with his brothers and crossed into Shechem, and the citizens of Shechem trusted him."}, {"pk": 4034596, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 9, "verse": 27, "text": "So they went out to the countryside and harvested grapes from their vineyards. They trampled the grapes and held a celebration. \u24d3 Then they went to the house of their god, and as they ate and drank, they cursed Abimelech.", "comment": "\u24d3 Lv 19:24; Jdg 21:20-21"}, {"pk": 4034597, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 9, "verse": 28, "text": "Gaal son of Ebed said, \u201cWho is Abimelech and who is Shechem that we should serve him? Isn\u2019t he the son of Jerubbaal, and isn\u2019t Zebul his officer? You are to serve the men of Hamor, the father of Shechem. \u24d4 Why should we serve Abimelech?", "comment": "\u24d4 Gn 33:19; 34:2-26; Jos 24:32"}, {"pk": 4034598, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 9, "verse": 29, "text": "If only these people were in my power, I would remove Abimelech.\u201d So he said [5] to Abimelech, \u201cGather your army and come out.\u201d", "comment": "[5] DSS read They said; LXX reads I would say"}, {"pk": 4034599, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 9, "verse": 30, "text": "When Zebul, the ruler of the city, heard the words of Gaal son of Ebed, he was angry."}, {"pk": 4034600, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 9, "verse": 31, "text": "So he secretly sent messengers to Abimelech, saying, \u201cBeware! Gaal son of Ebed, with his brothers, have come to Shechem and are turning the city against you. [6]", "comment": "[6] Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4034601, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 9, "verse": 32, "text": "Now tonight, you and the troops with you, come and wait in ambush in the countryside."}, {"pk": 4034602, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 9, "verse": 33, "text": "Then get up early, and at sunrise attack the city. When he and the troops who are with him come out against you, do to him whatever you can.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4034603, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 9, "verse": 34, "text": "So Abimelech and all the troops with him got up at night and waited in ambush for Shechem in four units."}, {"pk": 4034604, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 9, "verse": 35, "text": "Gaal son of Ebed went out and stood at the entrance of the city gate. Then Abimelech and the troops who were with him got up from their ambush."}, {"pk": 4034605, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 9, "verse": 36, "text": "When Gaal saw the troops, he said to Zebul, \u201cLook, troops are coming down from the mountaintops!\u201d But Zebul said to him, \u201cThe shadows of the mountains look like men to you.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4034606, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 9, "verse": 37, "text": "Then Gaal spoke again, \u201cLook, troops are coming down from the central part of the land, \u24d5 and one unit is coming from the direction of the Diviners\u2019 Oak.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d5 Ezk 38:12"}, {"pk": 4034607, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 9, "verse": 38, "text": "Zebul replied, \u201cWhat do you have to say now? You said, \u2018Who is Abimelech that we should serve him?\u2009\u2019 Aren\u2019t these the troops you despised? Now go and fight them!\u201d"}, {"pk": 4034608, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 9, "verse": 39, "text": "So Gaal went out leading the citizens of Shechem and fought against Abimelech,"}, {"pk": 4034609, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 9, "verse": 40, "text": "but Abimelech pursued him, and Gaal fled before him. Numerous bodies were strewn \u24d6 as far as the entrance of the city gate.", "comment": "\u24d6 1Sm 17:52; 2Ch 13:17; Ezk 6:4,7; Dn 11:26"}, {"pk": 4034610, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 9, "verse": 41, "text": "Abimelech stayed in Arumah, and Zebul drove Gaal and his brothers from Shechem."}, {"pk": 4034611, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 9, "verse": 42, "text": "The next day when the people of Shechem [7] went into the countryside, this was reported to Abimelech.", "comment": "[7] of Shechem supplied for clarity"}, {"pk": 4034612, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 9, "verse": 43, "text": "He took the troops, divided them into three companies, and waited in ambush in the countryside. He looked, and the people were coming out of the city, so he arose against them and struck them down."}, {"pk": 4034613, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 9, "verse": 44, "text": "Then Abimelech and the units that were with him rushed forward and took their stand at the entrance of the city gate. The other two units rushed against all who were in the countryside and struck them down."}, {"pk": 4034614, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 9, "verse": 45, "text": "So Abimelech fought against the city that entire day, captured it, and killed the people who were in it. Then he tore down the city and sowed it with salt. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Dt 29:23; Ezk 47:11; Zph 2:9"}, {"pk": 4034615, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 9, "verse": 46, "text": "When all the citizens of the Tower of Shechem heard, they entered the inner chamber [8] of the temple of El-berith. [9]", "comment": "[8] Or the crypt, orthe vault
[9] = God of the Covenant"}, {"pk": 4034616, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 9, "verse": 47, "text": "Then it was reported to Abimelech that all the citizens of the Tower of Shechem had gathered."}, {"pk": 4034617, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 9, "verse": 48, "text": "So Abimelech and all the troops who were with him went up to Mount Zalmon. Abimelech took his ax in his hand and cut a branch from the trees. He picked up the branch, put it on his shoulder, and said to the troops who were with him, \u201cHurry and do what you have seen me do.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4034618, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 9, "verse": 49, "text": "Each of the troops also cut his own branch and followed Abimelech. They put the branches against the inner chamber and set it on fire; about a thousand men and women died, including all the men of the Tower of Shechem."}, {"pk": 4034619, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 9, "verse": 50, "text": "Abimelech went to Thebez, \u24d8 camped against it, and captured it.", "comment": "\u24d8 2Sm 11:21"}, {"pk": 4034620, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 9, "verse": 51, "text": "There was a strong tower inside the city, \u24d9 and all the men, women, and citizens of the city fled there. They locked themselves in and went up to the roof of the tower.", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 61:3; Pr 18:10"}, {"pk": 4034621, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 9, "verse": 52, "text": "When Abimelech came to attack the tower, he approached its entrance to set it on fire."}, {"pk": 4034622, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 9, "verse": 53, "text": "But a woman threw the upper portion of a millstone on Abimelech\u2019s head and fractured his skull."}, {"pk": 4034623, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 9, "verse": 54, "text": "He quickly called his armor-bearer and said to him, \u201cDraw your sword and kill me, or they\u2019ll say about me, \u2018A woman killed him.\u2019\u201d So his armor-bearer ran him through, and he died."}, {"pk": 4034624, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 9, "verse": 55, "text": "When the Israelites saw that Abimelech was dead, they all went home."}, {"pk": 4034625, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 9, "verse": 56, "text": "In this way, God brought back Abimelech\u2019s evil\u2014the evil that Abimelech had done to his father when he killed his seventy brothers."}, {"pk": 4034626, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 9, "verse": 57, "text": "God also brought back to the men of Shechem all their evil. \u24da So the curse of Jotham son of Jerubbaal came upon them. \u24db", "comment": "\u24da Jos 2:19; 1Sm 25:39; 1Kg 2:37,44; 8:32; 2Ch 6:23; Ps 7:16; Ezk 9:10; 11:21; 17:19; 22:31; 33:4; Jl 3:4; Ob 15
\u24db Jdg 9:20"}, {"pk": 4034627, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 10, "verse": 1, "text": "After Abimelech, Tola son of Puah, son of Dodo became judge and began to deliver Israel. He was from Issachar and lived in Shamir in the hill country of Ephraim."}, {"pk": 4034628, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 10, "verse": 2, "text": "Tola judged Israel twenty-three years and when he died, was buried in Shamir."}, {"pk": 4034629, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 10, "verse": 3, "text": "After him came Jair the Gileadite, \u24dc who judged Israel twenty-two years.", "comment": "\u24dc Nm 26:29-30; Jos 17:1,3; Jdg 11:1-2; 1Ch 2:12-24; 7:14-17"}, {"pk": 4034630, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 10, "verse": 4, "text": "He had thirty sons who rode on thirty donkeys. They had thirty towns [1] in Gilead, which are still called Jair\u2019s Villages [2] today.", "comment": "[1] LXX; MT reads donkeys
[2] Orcalled Havvoth-jair"}, {"pk": 4034631, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 10, "verse": 5, "text": "When Jair died, he was buried in Kamon."}, {"pk": 4034632, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 10, "verse": 6, "text": "Then the Israelites again did what was evil in the sight of the LORD. \u24dd They worshiped the Baals and the Ashtoreths, the gods of Aram, Sidon, and Moab, and the gods of the Ammonites and the Philistines. \u24d0 They abandoned the LORD and did not worship him. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d0 1Kg 11:33
\u24d1 Ex 20:5; 23:24; Dt 5:9; Jos 23:7; 2Kg 17:35; Neh 9:35; Is 60:12; Mal 3:18
\u24dd Jdg 3:12; 4:1"}, {"pk": 4034633, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 10, "verse": 7, "text": "So the LORD\u2019s anger burned against Israel, and he sold them to [3] the Philistines and the Ammonites. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Jdg 2:14; 3:8
[3] Lit into the hand of"}, {"pk": 4034634, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 10, "verse": 8, "text": "They shattered and crushed the Israelites that year, and for eighteen years they did the same to all the Israelites who were on the other side of the Jordan \u24d3 in the land of the Amorites \u24d4 in Gilead.", "comment": "\u24d3 Gn 50:10-11; Dt 1:1,5; 3:8,20,25; Jos 12:17; Jdg 5:17
\u24d4 Nm 21:31; Jos 24:8; Jdg 11:21; Am 2:10"}, {"pk": 4034635, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 10, "verse": 9, "text": "The Ammonites also crossed the Jordan to fight against Judah, Benjamin, and the house of Ephraim. Israel was greatly oppressed,"}, {"pk": 4034636, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 10, "verse": 10, "text": "so they cried out to the LORD, saying, \u201cWe have sinned against you. \u24d5 We have abandoned our God and worshiped the Baals.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d5 Neh 1:6; Jr 14:20; Dn 9:8"}, {"pk": 4034637, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 10, "verse": 11, "text": "The LORD said to the Israelites, \u201cWhen the Egyptians, \u24d6 Amorites, Ammonites, Philistines,", "comment": "\u24d6 Ex 1\u201415"}, {"pk": 4034638, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 10, "verse": 12, "text": "Sidonians, Amalekites, and Maonites [4] \u24d7 oppressed you, and you cried out to me, did I not deliver you from them?", "comment": "[4] LXX reads Midianites
\u24d7 Jos 15:5; 1Sm 23:24-25"}, {"pk": 4034639, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 10, "verse": 13, "text": "But you have abandoned me and worshiped other gods. Therefore, I will not deliver you again."}, {"pk": 4034640, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 10, "verse": 14, "text": "Go and cry out to the gods you have chosen. \u24d8 Let them deliver you whenever you are oppressed.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d8 Dt 32:37-38; Jr 2:28; 11:12"}, {"pk": 4034641, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 10, "verse": 15, "text": "But the Israelites said, \u201cWe have sinned. Deal with us as you see fit; [5] only rescue us \u24d9 today!\u201d", "comment": "\u24d9 1Sm 12:10; 1Ch 16:35; Ps 79:9
[5] Lit Do to us what is good in your eyes"}, {"pk": 4034642, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 10, "verse": 16, "text": "So they got rid of the foreign gods \u24da among them and worshiped the LORD, \u24db and he became weary \u24dc of Israel\u2019s misery.", "comment": "\u24da Gn 35:2; Jos 24:33; 1Sm 7:3; 2Ch 33:15
\u24db Ex 10:7-8; 12:31; Dt 10:12; Jos 24:14-15; 2Ch 30:8
\u24dc Nm 21:4; Jdg 16:16; Mc 2:7; Zch 11:8"}, {"pk": 4034643, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 10, "verse": 17, "text": "The Ammonites were called together, and they camped in Gilead. So the Israelites assembled and camped at Mizpah. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Gn 31:49; Jdg 11:11,34; Hs 5:1"}, {"pk": 4034644, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 10, "verse": 18, "text": "The rulers [6] of Gilead said to one another, \u201cWhich man will begin the fight against the Ammonites? He will be the leader of all the inhabitants of Gilead.\u201d", "comment": "[6] Lit The people, rulers"}, {"pk": 4034645, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 11, "verse": 1, "text": "Jephthah \u24d0 the Gileadite was a valiant warrior, \u24d1 but he was the son of a prostitute, and Gilead was his father.", "comment": "\u24d0 1Sm 12:11; Heb 11:32
\u24d1 Jdg 6:12; Ru 2:1; 1Sm 9:1; 16:18; 1Kg 11:28; 2Kg 5:1"}, {"pk": 4034646, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 11, "verse": 2, "text": "Gilead\u2019s wife bore him sons, and when they grew up, they drove Jephthah out and said to him, \u201cYou will have no inheritance in our father\u2019s family, because you are the son of another woman.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4034647, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 11, "verse": 3, "text": "So Jephthah fled from his brothers and lived in the land of Tob. \u24d2 Then some worthless men joined Jephthah and went on raids with him.", "comment": "\u24d2 2Sm 10:6,8"}, {"pk": 4034648, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 11, "verse": 4, "text": "Some time later, the Ammonites fought against Israel."}, {"pk": 4034649, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 11, "verse": 5, "text": "When the Ammonites made war with Israel, the elders of Gilead went to get Jephthah from the land of Tob."}, {"pk": 4034650, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 11, "verse": 6, "text": "They said to him, \u201cCome, be our commander, and let\u2019s fight the Ammonites.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4034651, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 11, "verse": 7, "text": "Jephthah replied to the elders of Gilead, \u201cDidn\u2019t you hate me and drive me out of my father\u2019s family? Why then have you come to me now when you\u2019re in trouble?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4034652, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 11, "verse": 8, "text": "They answered Jephthah, \u201cThat\u2019s true. But now we turn to you. Come with us, fight the Ammonites, and you will become leader of all the inhabitants of Gilead.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4034653, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 11, "verse": 9, "text": "So Jephthah said to them, \u201cIf you are bringing me back to fight the Ammonites and the LORD gives them to me, I will be your leader.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4034654, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 11, "verse": 10, "text": "The elders of Gilead said to Jephthah, \u201cThe LORD is our witness if we don\u2019t do as you say.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4034655, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 11, "verse": 11, "text": "So Jephthah went with the elders of Gilead. The people made him their leader and commander, and Jephthah repeated all his terms in the presence of the LORD at Mizpah."}, {"pk": 4034656, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 11, "verse": 12, "text": "Jephthah sent messengers to the king of the Ammonites, asking, \u201cWhat do you have against me that you have come to fight me in my land?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4034657, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 11, "verse": 13, "text": "The king of the Ammonites said to Jephthah\u2019s messengers, \u201cWhen Israel came from Egypt, they seized my land from the Arnon to the Jabbok \u24d3 and the Jordan. Now restore it peaceably.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d3 Nm 21:24; Dt 2:37; 3:16"}, {"pk": 4034658, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 11, "verse": 14, "text": "Jephthah again sent messengers to the king of the Ammonites"}, {"pk": 4034659, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 11, "verse": 15, "text": "to tell him, \u201cThis is what Jephthah says: Israel did not take away the land of Moab or the land of the Ammonites."}, {"pk": 4034660, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 11, "verse": 16, "text": "But when they came from Egypt, Israel traveled through the wilderness to the Red Sea and came to Kadesh."}, {"pk": 4034661, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 11, "verse": 17, "text": "Israel sent messengers to the king of Edom, saying, \u2018Please let us travel through your land,\u2019 but the king of Edom would not listen. They also sent messengers to the king of Moab, but he refused. So Israel stayed in Kadesh. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Nm 20:14-21"}, {"pk": 4034662, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 11, "verse": 18, "text": "\u201cThen they traveled through the wilderness and around the lands of Edom and Moab. They came to the east side of the land of Moab and camped on the other side of the Arnon but did not enter into the territory of Moab, for the Arnon was the boundary of Moab."}, {"pk": 4034663, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 11, "verse": 19, "text": "\u201cThen Israel sent messengers to Sihon king of the Amorites, king of Heshbon. \u24d5 Israel said to him, \u2018Please let us travel through your land to our country,\u2019", "comment": "\u24d5 Nm 21:25,28,30,34; Dt 3:2,6; Neh 9:22; Is 15:4"}, {"pk": 4034664, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 11, "verse": 20, "text": "but Sihon would not trust Israel to pass through his territory. Instead, Sihon gathered all his troops, camped at Jahaz, and fought with Israel."}, {"pk": 4034665, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 11, "verse": 21, "text": "Then the LORD God of Israel handed over Sihon and all his troops to Israel, and they defeated them. So Israel took possession \u24d6 of the entire land of the Amorites who lived in that country.", "comment": "\u24d6 Nm 21:24; Dt 4:47; Jos 12:1; Jdg 1:19"}, {"pk": 4034666, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 11, "verse": 22, "text": "They took possession of all the territory of the Amorites from the Arnon to the Jabbok and from the wilderness to the Jordan."}, {"pk": 4034667, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 11, "verse": 23, "text": "\u201cThe LORD God of Israel has now driven out the Amorites before his people Israel, and will you now force us out?"}, {"pk": 4034668, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 11, "verse": 24, "text": "Isn\u2019t it true that you can have whatever your god Chemosh conquers for you, and we can have whatever the LORD our God conquers for us?"}, {"pk": 4034669, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 11, "verse": 25, "text": "Now are you any better than Balak son of Zippor, king of Moab? Did he ever contend with Israel or fight against them?"}, {"pk": 4034670, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 11, "verse": 26, "text": "While Israel lived three hundred years in Heshbon and Aroer and their surrounding villages, and in all the cities that are on the banks of the Arnon, why didn\u2019t you take them back at that time?"}, {"pk": 4034671, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 11, "verse": 27, "text": "I have not sinned against you, but you are doing me wrong by fighting against me. Let the LORD who is the judge \u24d7 decide today between the Israelites and the Ammonites.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d7 Gn 18:25; Jb 9:15; 23:7; Ps 7:11; 50:6; 75:7; Is 33:22"}, {"pk": 4034672, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 11, "verse": 28, "text": "But the king of the Ammonites would not listen to Jephthah\u2019s message that he sent him."}, {"pk": 4034673, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 11, "verse": 29, "text": "The Spirit of the LORD came on Jephthah, who traveled through Gilead and Manasseh, and then through Mizpah of Gilead. He crossed over to the Ammonites from Mizpah of Gilead."}, {"pk": 4034674, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 11, "verse": 30, "text": "Jephthah made this vow \u24d8 to the LORD: \u201cIf you in fact hand over the Ammonites to me,", "comment": "\u24d8 Gn 28:20; Nm 30:2; 1Sm 1:11"}, {"pk": 4034675, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 11, "verse": 31, "text": "whoever comes out the doors of my house to greet me when I return safely from the Ammonites will belong to the LORD, and I will offer that person as a burnt offering.\u201d \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 66:13"}, {"pk": 4034676, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 11, "verse": 32, "text": "Jephthah crossed over to the Ammonites to fight against them, and the LORD handed them over \u24da to him.", "comment": "\u24da Jdg 12:3; 1Sm 14:10"}, {"pk": 4034677, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 11, "verse": 33, "text": "He defeated twenty of their cities with a great slaughter from Aroer all the way to the entrance of Minnith and to Abel-keramim. So the Ammonites were subdued \u24db before the Israelites.", "comment": "\u24db Lv 26:41; Jdg 3:30; 8:28; 1Sm 7:13; 1Ch 20:4; 2Ch 13:18; Ps 106:42"}, {"pk": 4034678, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 11, "verse": 34, "text": "When Jephthah went to his home in Mizpah, there was his daughter, coming out to meet him with tambourines and dancing! \u24dc She was his only child; he had no other son or daughter besides her.", "comment": "\u24dc Ex 15:20; 32:19; Jdg 21:21; Sg 6:13"}, {"pk": 4034679, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 11, "verse": 35, "text": "When he saw her, he tore his clothes and said, \u201cNo! Not my daughter! You have devastated me! You have brought great misery on me. [1] I have given my word to the LORD and cannot take it back.\u201d", "comment": "[1] Lit have been among those who trouble me"}, {"pk": 4034680, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 11, "verse": 36, "text": "Then she said to him, \u201cMy father, you have given your word to the LORD. Do to me as you have said, for the LORD brought vengeance on your enemies, the Ammonites.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4034681, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 11, "verse": 37, "text": "She also said to her father, \u201cLet me do this one thing: Let me wander two months through the mountains with my friends and mourn my virginity.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4034682, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 11, "verse": 38, "text": "\u201cGo,\u201d he said. And he sent her away two months. So she left with her friends and mourned her virginity as she wandered through the mountains."}, {"pk": 4034683, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 11, "verse": 39, "text": "At the end of two months, she returned to her father, and he kept the vow he had made about her. And she had never been intimate with a man. Now it became a custom in Israel"}, {"pk": 4034684, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 11, "verse": 40, "text": "that four days each year the young women of Israel would commemorate the daughter of Jephthah the Gileadite."}, {"pk": 4034685, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 12, "verse": 1, "text": "The men of Ephraim were called together and crossed the Jordan to Zaphon. \u24dd They said to Jephthah, \u201cWhy have you crossed over to fight against the Ammonites but didn\u2019t call us to go with you? We will burn your house with you in it!\u201d", "comment": "\u24dd Jos 13:27"}, {"pk": 4034686, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 12, "verse": 2, "text": "Then Jephthah said to them, \u201cMy people and I had a bitter conflict with the Ammonites. So I called for you, but you didn\u2019t deliver me from their power."}, {"pk": 4034687, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 12, "verse": 3, "text": "When I saw that you weren\u2019t going to deliver me, I took my life in my own hands and crossed over to the Ammonites, and the LORD handed them over to me. Why then have you come today to fight against me?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4034688, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 12, "verse": 4, "text": "Then Jephthah gathered all of the men of Gilead. They fought and defeated Ephraim, because Ephraim had said, \u201cYou Gileadites are Ephraimite fugitives in the territories of Ephraim and Manasseh.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4034689, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 12, "verse": 5, "text": "The Gileadites captured the fords of the Jordan leading to Ephraim. Whenever a fugitive from Ephraim said, \u201cLet me cross over,\u201d the Gileadites asked him, \u201cAre you an Ephraimite?\u201d If he answered, \u201cNo,\u201d"}, {"pk": 4034690, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 12, "verse": 6, "text": "they told him, \u201cPlease say Shibboleth.\u201d If he said, \u201cSibboleth,\u201d because he could not pronounce it correctly, they seized him and executed him at the fords of the Jordan. At that time forty-two thousand from Ephraim died."}, {"pk": 4034691, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 12, "verse": 7, "text": "Jephthah judged Israel six years, and when he died, he was buried in one of the cities of Gilead. [1]", "comment": "[1] LXX reads in his city in Gilead"}, {"pk": 4034692, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 12, "verse": 8, "text": "Ibzan, who was from Bethlehem, \u24d0 judged Israel after Jephthah", "comment": "\u24d0 Gn 35:19; Ru 1:1-2; Mc 5:2"}, {"pk": 4034693, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 12, "verse": 9, "text": "and had thirty sons. He gave his thirty daughters in marriage to men outside the tribe and brought back thirty wives for his sons from outside the tribe. Ibzan judged Israel seven years,"}, {"pk": 4034694, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 12, "verse": 10, "text": "and when he died, he was buried in Bethlehem."}, {"pk": 4034695, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 12, "verse": 11, "text": "Elon, who was from Zebulun, judged Israel after Ibzan. He judged Israel ten years,"}, {"pk": 4034696, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 12, "verse": 12, "text": "and when he died, he was buried in Aijalon in the land of Zebulun."}, {"pk": 4034697, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 12, "verse": 13, "text": "After Elon, Abdon son of Hillel, who was from Pirathon, \u24d1 judged Israel.", "comment": "\u24d1 2Sm 23:30; 1Ch 11:31; 27:14"}, {"pk": 4034698, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 12, "verse": 14, "text": "He had forty sons and thirty grandsons, who rode on seventy donkeys. Abdon judged Israel eight years,"}, {"pk": 4034699, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 12, "verse": 15, "text": "and when he died, he was buried in Pirathon in the land of Ephraim, in the hill country of the Amalekites. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Gn 14:7; Nm 14:45; 2Sm 1:8,13"}, {"pk": 4034700, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 13, "verse": 1, "text": "The Israelites again did what was evil in the LORD\u2019s sight, \u24d3 so the LORD handed them over to the Philistines forty years.", "comment": "\u24d3 Jdg 3:12; 4:1; 10:6"}, {"pk": 4034701, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 13, "verse": 2, "text": "There was a certain man from Zorah, \u24d4 from the family of Dan, whose name was Manoah; his wife was unable to conceive and had no children.", "comment": "\u24d4 Jos 19:42; Jdg 13:25; 16:31; 18:2,8,11"}, {"pk": 4034702, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 13, "verse": 3, "text": "The angel of the LORD appeared to the woman and said to her, \u201cIt is true that you are unable to conceive and have no children, but you will conceive and give birth to a son."}, {"pk": 4034703, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 13, "verse": 4, "text": "Now please be careful not to drink wine or beer, \u24d5 or to eat anything unclean; \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Lv 7:19,21; 22:8; Dt 12:22; 14:10; 15:22; Hs 9:3-4
\u24d5 Nm 6:3"}, {"pk": 4034704, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 13, "verse": 5, "text": "for indeed, you will conceive and give birth to a son. You must never cut his hair, [1] because the boy will be a Nazirite \u24d7 to God from birth, and he will begin to save Israel from the power of the Philistines.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d7 Nm 6:2
[1] Lit And a razor is not to go up on his head"}, {"pk": 4034705, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 13, "verse": 6, "text": "Then the woman went and told her husband, \u201cA man of God came to me. He looked like the awe-inspiring angel of God. I didn\u2019t ask him where he came from, and he didn\u2019t tell me his name."}, {"pk": 4034706, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 13, "verse": 7, "text": "He said to me, \u2018You will conceive and give birth to a son. Therefore, do not drink wine or beer, and do not eat anything unclean, because the boy will be a Nazirite to God from birth until the day of his death.\u2019\u201d"}, {"pk": 4034707, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 13, "verse": 8, "text": "Manoah prayed \u24d8 to the LORD and said, \u201cPlease, Lord, let the man of God you sent come again to us and teach us what we should do for the boy who will be born.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d8 Gn 25:21; Ex 10:18; Jb 33:26"}, {"pk": 4034708, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 13, "verse": 9, "text": "God listened \u24d9 to [2] Manoah, and the angel of God came again to the woman. She was sitting in the field, and her husband Manoah was not with her.", "comment": "[2] Lit to the voice of
\u24d9 Gn 16:11; Ex 16:8; Dt 1:45; 33:7; Jos 10:14; Ps 27:7"}, {"pk": 4034709, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 13, "verse": 10, "text": "The woman ran quickly to her husband and told him, \u201cThe man who came to me the other day has just come back!\u201d"}, {"pk": 4034710, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 13, "verse": 11, "text": "So Manoah got up and followed his wife. When he came to the man, he asked, \u201cAre you the man who spoke to my wife?\u201d \u201cI am,\u201d he said."}, {"pk": 4034711, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 13, "verse": 12, "text": "Then Manoah asked, \u201cWhen your words come true, what will be the boy\u2019s responsibilities and work?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4034712, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 13, "verse": 13, "text": "The angel of the LORD answered Manoah, \u201cYour wife needs to do everything I told her."}, {"pk": 4034713, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 13, "verse": 14, "text": "She must not eat anything that comes from the grapevine or drink wine or beer. And she must not eat anything unclean. Your wife must do everything I have commanded her.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4034714, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 13, "verse": 15, "text": "\u201cPlease stay here,\u201d Manoah told him, \u201cand we will prepare a young goat \u24da for you.\u201d", "comment": "\u24da Gn 18:5"}, {"pk": 4034715, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 13, "verse": 16, "text": "The angel of the LORD said to him, \u201cIf I stay, I won\u2019t eat your food. But if you want to prepare a burnt offering, offer it to the LORD.\u201d (Manoah did not know he was the angel of the LORD.)"}, {"pk": 4034716, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 13, "verse": 17, "text": "Then Manoah said to him, \u201cWhat is your name, so that we may honor you when your words come true?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4034717, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 13, "verse": 18, "text": "\u201cWhy do you ask my name,\u201d the angel of the LORD asked him, \u201csince it is beyond understanding.\u201d \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Gn 32:29"}, {"pk": 4034718, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 13, "verse": 19, "text": "Manoah took a young goat and a grain offering and offered them on a rock to the LORD, who did something miraculous [3] while Manoah and his wife were watching.", "comment": "[3] LXX reads to the LORD, to the one who works wonders"}, {"pk": 4034719, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 13, "verse": 20, "text": "When the flame went up from the altar to the sky, the angel of the LORD went up in its flame. When Manoah and his wife saw this, they fell facedown on the ground."}, {"pk": 4034720, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 13, "verse": 21, "text": "The angel of the LORD did not appear again to Manoah and his wife. Then Manoah realized that it was the angel of the LORD."}, {"pk": 4034721, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 13, "verse": 22, "text": "\u201cWe\u2019re certainly going to die,\u201d he said to his wife, \u201cbecause we have seen God!\u201d \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Gn 33:10; Ex 24:10; 33:20; Jdg 6:22; Is 6:5"}, {"pk": 4034722, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 13, "verse": 23, "text": "But his wife said to him, \u201cIf the LORD had intended to kill us, he wouldn\u2019t have accepted the burnt offering and the grain offering from us, and he would not have shown us all these things or spoken to us like this.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4034723, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 13, "verse": 24, "text": "So the woman gave birth to a son and named him Samson. \u24dd The boy grew, \u24d0 and the LORD blessed him.", "comment": "\u24dd Heb 11:32
\u24d0 1Sm 3:19; Lk 1:80"}, {"pk": 4034724, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 13, "verse": 25, "text": "Then the Spirit of the LORD began to stir him in the Camp of Dan, [4] between Zorah and Eshtaol. \u24d1", "comment": "[4] Or in Mahaneh-dan
\u24d1 Jos 15:33; Jdg 16:31; 18:2,8,11; 1Ch 2:53"}, {"pk": 4034725, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 14, "verse": 1, "text": "Samson went down to Timnah \u24d2 and saw a young Philistine woman there.", "comment": "\u24d2 Jos 15:10; 19:43; 2Ch 28:18"}, {"pk": 4034726, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 14, "verse": 2, "text": "He went back and told his father and his mother: \u201cI have seen a young Philistine woman in Timnah. Now get her for me as a wife.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4034727, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 14, "verse": 3, "text": "But his father and mother said to him, \u201cCan\u2019t you find a young woman among your relatives or among any of our people? Must you go to the uncircumcised Philistines for a wife?\u201d But Samson told his father, \u201cGet her for me. She\u2019s the right one for me.\u201d\u2009"}, {"pk": 4034728, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 14, "verse": 4, "text": "Now his father and mother did not know this was from the LORD, \u24d3 who wanted the Philistines to provide an opportunity for a confrontation. [1] At that time, the Philistines were ruling Israel.", "comment": "\u24d3 Jos 11:20; 1Kg 12:15; 2Kg 6:33
[1] for a confrontation supplied for clarity"}, {"pk": 4034729, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 14, "verse": 5, "text": "Samson went down to Timnah with his father and mother and came to the vineyards of Timnah. Suddenly a young lion came roaring at him,"}, {"pk": 4034730, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 14, "verse": 6, "text": "the Spirit of the LORD came powerfully on \u24d4 him, and he tore the lion apart with his bare hands as he might have torn a young goat. But he did not tell his father or mother what he had done.", "comment": "\u24d4 Jdg 14:19; 15:14; 1Sm 10:6,10; 11:6; 16:13; 18:10"}, {"pk": 4034731, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 14, "verse": 7, "text": "Then he went and spoke to the woman, because she seemed right to Samson."}, {"pk": 4034732, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 14, "verse": 8, "text": "After some time, when he returned to marry her, he left the road to see the lion\u2019s carcass, and there was a swarm of bees with honey in the carcass."}, {"pk": 4034733, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 14, "verse": 9, "text": "He scooped some honey into his hands and ate it as he went along. When he came to his father and mother, he gave some to them and they ate it. But he did not tell them that he had scooped the honey from the lion\u2019s carcass. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Lv 11:27"}, {"pk": 4034734, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 14, "verse": 10, "text": "His father went to visit the woman, and Samson prepared a feast there, as young men were accustomed to do."}, {"pk": 4034735, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 14, "verse": 11, "text": "When the Philistines saw him, they brought thirty men to accompany him."}, {"pk": 4034736, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 14, "verse": 12, "text": "\u201cLet me tell you a riddle,\u201d \u24d6 Samson said to them. \u201cIf you can explain it to me during the seven days of the feast and figure it out, I will give you thirty linen garments and thirty changes of clothes.", "comment": "\u24d6 Nm 12:8; Ps 49:4; Pr 1:6; Ezk 17:2; Dn 8:23"}, {"pk": 4034737, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 14, "verse": 13, "text": "But if you can\u2019t explain it to me, you must give me thirty linen garments and thirty changes of clothes.\u201d \u201cTell us your riddle,\u201d they replied. [2] \u201cLet\u2019s hear it.\u201d", "comment": "[2] Lit replied to him"}, {"pk": 4034738, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 14, "verse": 14, "text": "So he said to them: Out of the eater came something to eat,
and out of the strong came something sweet.
After three days, they were unable to explain the riddle."}, {"pk": 4034739, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 14, "verse": 15, "text": "On the fourth [3] day they said to Samson\u2019s wife, \u201cPersuade your husband to explain the riddle to us, or we will burn you and your father\u2019s family to death. Did you invite us here to rob us?\u201d", "comment": "[3] LXX, Syr; MT reads seventh"}, {"pk": 4034740, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 14, "verse": 16, "text": "So Samson\u2019s wife came to him, weeping, and said, \u201cYou hate me and don\u2019t love me! \u24d7 You told my people the riddle, but haven\u2019t explained it to me.\u201d \u201cLook,\u201d he said, [4] \u201cI haven\u2019t even explained it to my father or mother, so why should I explain it to you?\u201d", "comment": "[4] Lit said to her
\u24d7 Jdg 16:15"}, {"pk": 4034741, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 14, "verse": 17, "text": "She wept the whole seven days of the feast, and at last, on the seventh day, he explained it to her, because she had nagged him so much. Then she explained it to her people."}, {"pk": 4034742, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 14, "verse": 18, "text": "On the seventh day, before sunset, the men of the city said to him: What is sweeter than honey?
What is stronger than a lion?
So he said to them: If you hadn\u2019t plowed with my young cow,
you wouldn\u2019t know my riddle now!
"}, {"pk": 4034743, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 14, "verse": 19, "text": "The Spirit of the LORD came powerfully on him, and he went down to Ashkelon and killed thirty of their men. He stripped them and gave their clothes to those who had explained the riddle. In a rage, Samson returned to his father\u2019s house,"}, {"pk": 4034744, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 14, "verse": 20, "text": "and his wife was given to one of the men who had accompanied him."}, {"pk": 4034745, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 15, "verse": 1, "text": "Later on, during the wheat harvest, \u24d8 Samson took a young goat as a gift and visited his wife. \u201cI want to go to my wife in her room,\u201d he said. But her father would not let him enter.", "comment": "\u24d8 Gn 30:14; Ex 34:22; 1Sm 6:13; 12:17"}, {"pk": 4034746, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 15, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cI was sure you hated her,\u201d her father said, \u201cso I gave her to one of the men who accompanied you. Isn\u2019t her younger sister more beautiful than she is? Why not take her instead?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4034747, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 15, "verse": 3, "text": "Samson said to them, \u201cThis time I will be blameless \u24d9 when I harm the Philistines.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d9 Nm 5:19,28,31; 1Sm 26:9; Jr 2:35"}, {"pk": 4034748, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 15, "verse": 4, "text": "So he went out and caught three hundred foxes. \u24da He took torches, turned the foxes tail-to-tail, and put a torch between each pair of tails.", "comment": "\u24da Neh 4:3; Ps 63:10; Sg 2:15; Lm 5:18; Ezk 13:4"}, {"pk": 4034749, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 15, "verse": 5, "text": "Then he ignited the torches and released the foxes into the standing grain of the Philistines. He burned the piles of grain and the standing grain as well as the vineyards and olive groves. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Ex 22:6"}, {"pk": 4034750, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 15, "verse": 6, "text": "Then the Philistines asked, \u201cWho did this?\u201d They were told, \u201cIt was Samson, the Timnite\u2019s son-in-law, because he took Samson\u2019s wife and gave her to his companion.\u201d So the Philistines went to her and her father and burned them to death."}, {"pk": 4034751, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 15, "verse": 7, "text": "Then Samson told them, \u201cBecause you did this, I swear that I won\u2019t rest until I have taken vengeance on you.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4034752, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 15, "verse": 8, "text": "He tore them limb from limb [1] and then went down and stayed in the cave at the rock of Etam.", "comment": "[1] Lit He struck them hip and thigh with a great slaughter"}, {"pk": 4034753, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 15, "verse": 9, "text": "The Philistines went up, camped in Judah, and raided Lehi."}, {"pk": 4034754, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 15, "verse": 10, "text": "So the men of Judah said, \u201cWhy have you attacked us?\u201d They replied, \u201cWe have come to tie Samson up and pay him back for what he did to us.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4034755, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 15, "verse": 11, "text": "Then three thousand men of Judah went to the cave at the rock of Etam, and they asked Samson, \u201cDon\u2019t you realize that the Philistines rule us? \u24dc What have you done to us?\u201d \u201cI have done to them what they did to me,\u201d he answered. [2]", "comment": "\u24dc Lv 26:25; Dt 28:43; Jdg 13:1; 14:4; Ps 106:40-42
[2] Lit answered them"}, {"pk": 4034756, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 15, "verse": 12, "text": "They said to him, \u201cWe\u2019ve come to tie you up and hand you over to the Philistines.\u201d Then Samson told them, \u201cSwear to me that you yourselves won\u2019t kill me.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4034757, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 15, "verse": 13, "text": "\u201cNo,\u201d they said, [3] \u201cwe won\u2019t kill you, but we will tie you up securely and hand you over to them.\u201d So they tied him up with two new ropes \u24dd and led him away from the rock.", "comment": "\u24dd Jdg 16:11-12
[3] Lit said to him"}, {"pk": 4034758, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 15, "verse": 14, "text": "When he came to Lehi, the Philistines came to meet him shouting. The Spirit of the LORD came powerfully on him, and the ropes that were on his arms and wrists became like burnt flax and fell off."}, {"pk": 4034759, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 15, "verse": 15, "text": "He found a fresh jawbone of a donkey, reached out his hand, took it, and killed a thousand men with it."}, {"pk": 4034760, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 15, "verse": 16, "text": "Then Samson said: With the jawbone of a donkey
I have piled them in heaps.
With the jawbone of a donkey
I have killed a thousand men.
"}, {"pk": 4034761, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 15, "verse": 17, "text": "When he finished speaking, he threw away the jawbone and named that place Ramath-lehi. [4]", "comment": "[4] = High Place of the Jawbone"}, {"pk": 4034762, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 15, "verse": 18, "text": "He became very thirsty and called out to the LORD: \u201cYou have accomplished this great victory through your servant. Must I now die of thirst and fall into the hands of the uncircumcised?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4034763, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 15, "verse": 19, "text": "So God split a hollow place in the ground at Lehi, and water came out of it. After Samson drank, his strength returned, and he revived. \u24d0 That is why he named it En-hakkore, [5] which is still in Lehi today.", "comment": "\u24d0 Gn 45:27; 1Kg 17:22; 2Kg 13:21; Is 38:16,21; Ezk 37:3,14
[5] = Spring of the One Who Cried Out"}, {"pk": 4034764, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 15, "verse": 20, "text": "And he judged Israel twenty years in the days of the Philistines."}, {"pk": 4034765, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 16, "verse": 1, "text": "Samson went to Gaza, \u24d1 where he saw a prostitute and went to bed with her.", "comment": "\u24d1 Jos 15:47"}, {"pk": 4034766, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 16, "verse": 2, "text": "When the Gazites heard that Samson was there, they surrounded the place and waited in ambush for him all that night at the city gate. They kept quiet all night, saying, \u201cLet\u2019s wait until dawn; then we will kill him.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4034767, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 16, "verse": 3, "text": "But Samson stayed in bed only until midnight. Then he got up, took hold of the doors of the city gate along with the two gateposts, and pulled them out, bar and all. He put them on his shoulders and took them to the top of the mountain overlooking Hebron."}, {"pk": 4034768, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 16, "verse": 4, "text": "Some time later, he fell in love with a woman named Delilah, who lived in the Sorek Valley."}, {"pk": 4034769, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 16, "verse": 5, "text": "The Philistine leaders \u24d2 went to her and said, \u201cPersuade him to tell you [1] where his great strength comes from, so we can overpower him, tie him up, and make him helpless. Each of us will then give you 1,100 pieces of silver.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d2 Jos 13:3
[1] Lit him and see"}, {"pk": 4034770, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 16, "verse": 6, "text": "So Delilah said to Samson, \u201cPlease tell me, where does your great strength come from? How could someone tie you up and make you helpless?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4034771, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 16, "verse": 7, "text": "Samson told her, \u201cIf they tie me up with seven fresh bowstrings that have not been dried, I will become weak and be like any other man.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4034772, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 16, "verse": 8, "text": "The Philistine leaders brought her seven fresh bowstrings that had not been dried, and she tied him up with them."}, {"pk": 4034773, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 16, "verse": 9, "text": "While the men in ambush were waiting in her room, she called out to him, \u201cSamson, the Philistines are here!\u201d [2] But he snapped the bowstrings as a strand of yarn snaps when it touches fire. The secret of his strength remained unknown.", "comment": "[2] Lit are on you, also in vv. 12,14,20"}, {"pk": 4034774, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 16, "verse": 10, "text": "Then Delilah said to Samson, \u201cYou have mocked me and told me lies! Won\u2019t you please tell me how you can be tied up?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4034775, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 16, "verse": 11, "text": "He told her, \u201cIf they tie me up with new ropes that have never been used, \u24d3 I will become weak and be like any other man.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d3 Jdg 15:13"}, {"pk": 4034776, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 16, "verse": 12, "text": "Delilah took new ropes, tied him up with them, and shouted, \u201cSamson, the Philistines are here!\u201d But while the men in ambush were waiting in her room, he snapped the ropes off his arms like a thread."}, {"pk": 4034777, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 16, "verse": 13, "text": "Then Delilah said to Samson, \u201cYou have mocked me all along and told me lies! Tell me how you can be tied up.\u201d He told her, \u201cIf you weave the seven braids on my head into the fabric on a loom\u2009\u2014\u2009\u201d [3]", "comment": "[3] LXX reads loom and fasten them with a pin into the wall and I will become weak and be like any other man.\u201d \u2009 14And while he was sleeping, Delilah wove the seven braids on his head into the loom."}, {"pk": 4034778, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 16, "verse": 14, "text": "She fastened the braids with a pin and called to him, \u201cSamson, the Philistines are here!\u201d He awoke from his sleep and pulled out the pin, with the loom and the web."}, {"pk": 4034779, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 16, "verse": 15, "text": "\u201cHow can you say, \u2018I love you,\u2019\u201d \u24d4 she told him, \u201cwhen your heart is not with me? This is the third time you have mocked me and not told me what makes your strength so great!\u201d", "comment": "\u24d4 Jdg 14:6"}, {"pk": 4034780, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 16, "verse": 16, "text": "Because she nagged him day after day and pleaded with him until she wore him out, [4]", "comment": "[4] Lit him and he became short to death"}, {"pk": 4034781, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 16, "verse": 17, "text": "he told her the whole truth and said to her, \u201cMy hair has never been cut, [5] because I am a Nazirite \u24d5 to God from birth. If I am shaved, my strength will leave me, and I will become weak and be like any other man.\u201d", "comment": "[5] Lit A razor has not gone up on my head
\u24d5 Nm 6:5; Jdg 13:5"}, {"pk": 4034782, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 16, "verse": 18, "text": "When Delilah realized that he had told her the whole truth, she sent this message to the Philistine leaders: \u201cCome one more time, for he has told me the whole truth.\u201d The Philistine leaders came to her and brought the silver with them."}, {"pk": 4034783, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 16, "verse": 19, "text": "Then she let him fall asleep on her lap and called a man to shave off the seven braids on his head. In this way, she made him helpless, and his strength left him."}, {"pk": 4034784, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 16, "verse": 20, "text": "Then she cried, \u201cSamson, the Philistines are here!\u201d When he awoke from his sleep, he said, \u201cI will escape as I did before and shake myself free.\u201d But he did not know that the LORD had left him. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Nm 14:9,42-43; Jos 7:12; 1Sm 16:14; 18:12; 28:15-16; 2Ch 15:2"}, {"pk": 4034785, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 16, "verse": 21, "text": "The Philistines seized him and gouged out his eyes. They brought him down to Gaza and bound him with bronze shackles, and he was forced to grind grain in the prison."}, {"pk": 4034786, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 16, "verse": 22, "text": "But his hair began to grow back after it had been shaved."}, {"pk": 4034787, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 16, "verse": 23, "text": "Now the Philistine leaders gathered together to offer a great sacrifice to their god Dagon. \u24d7 They rejoiced and said: Our god has handed over
our enemy Samson to us.
", "comment": "\u24d7 Jos 15:41; 19:27; 1Sm 5:2-5,7; 1Ch 10:10"}, {"pk": 4034788, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 16, "verse": 24, "text": "When the people saw him, they praised their god \u24d8 and said: Our god has handed over to us
our enemy who destroyed our land
and who multiplied our dead.
", "comment": "\u24d8 Dn 5:4"}, {"pk": 4034789, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 16, "verse": 25, "text": "When they were in good spirits, [6] they said, \u201cBring Samson here to entertain us.\u201d So they brought Samson from prison, and he entertained them. They had him stand between the pillars.", "comment": "[6] Or When they were feeling good"}, {"pk": 4034790, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 16, "verse": 26, "text": "Samson said to the young man who was leading him by the hand, \u201cLead me where I can feel the pillars supporting the temple, so I can lean against them.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4034791, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 16, "verse": 27, "text": "The temple was full of men and women; all the leaders of the Philistines were there, and about three thousand men and women were on the roof watching Samson entertain them."}, {"pk": 4034792, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 16, "verse": 28, "text": "He called out to the LORD: \u201cLord GOD, please remember me. \u24d9 Strengthen me, God, just once more. With one act of vengeance, let me pay back the Philistines for my two eyes.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d9 Jr 15:15"}, {"pk": 4034793, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 16, "verse": 29, "text": "Samson took hold of the two middle pillars supporting the temple and leaned against them, one on his right hand and the other on his left."}, {"pk": 4034794, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 16, "verse": 30, "text": "Samson said, \u201cLet me die with the Philistines.\u201d He pushed with all his might, and the temple fell on the leaders and all the people in it. And those he killed at his death were more than those he had killed in his life."}, {"pk": 4034795, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 16, "verse": 31, "text": "Then his brothers and all his father\u2019s family came down, carried him back, and buried him between Zorah and Eshtaol in the tomb of his father Manoah. So he judged Israel twenty years."}, {"pk": 4034796, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 17, "verse": 1, "text": "There was a man from the hill country of Ephraim named Micah."}, {"pk": 4034797, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 17, "verse": 2, "text": "He said to his mother, \u201cThe 1,100 pieces of silver taken from you, and that I heard you place a curse on\u2009\u2014\u2009here\u2019s the silver. I took it.\u201d Then his mother said, \u201cMy son, may you be blessed by the LORD!\u201d \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Ru 2:20; 1Sm 15:13"}, {"pk": 4034798, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 17, "verse": 3, "text": "He returned the 1,100 pieces of silver to his mother, and his mother said, \u201cI personally consecrate \u24db the silver to the LORD for my son\u2019s benefit to make a carved image and a silver idol. [1] I will give it back to you.\u201d", "comment": "\u24db Lv 22:2-3; 27:14-19; 1Ch 18:11; 26:26-28; 2Ch 30:17
[1] Or image and a cast image, also in v. 4"}, {"pk": 4034799, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 17, "verse": 4, "text": "So he returned the silver to his mother, and she took five pounds of silver and gave it to a silversmith. He made it into a carved image and a silver idol, and it was in Micah\u2019s house."}, {"pk": 4034800, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 17, "verse": 5, "text": "This man Micah had a shrine, and he made an ephod and household idols, \u24dc and installed one of his sons to be his priest.", "comment": "\u24dc Gn 31:19,34-35; Jdg 18:14; 1Sm 19:13; 2Kg 23:24; Hs 3:4"}, {"pk": 4034801, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 17, "verse": 6, "text": "In those days there was no king in Israel; \u24dd everyone did whatever seemed right to him.", "comment": "\u24dd Jdg 18:1; 19:1; 21:25"}, {"pk": 4034802, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 17, "verse": 7, "text": "There was a young man, a Levite from Bethlehem in Judah, who was staying within the clan of Judah. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Dt 18:6-7"}, {"pk": 4034803, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 17, "verse": 8, "text": "The man left the town of Bethlehem in Judah to stay wherever he could find a place. On his way he came to Micah\u2019s home in the hill country of Ephraim."}, {"pk": 4034804, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 17, "verse": 9, "text": "\u201cWhere do you come from?\u201d Micah asked him. He answered him, \u201cI am a Levite from Bethlehem in Judah, and I\u2019m going to stay wherever I can find a place.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4034805, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 17, "verse": 10, "text": "Micah replied, [2] \u201cStay with me and be my father \u24d1 and priest, and I will give you four ounces of silver a year, along with your clothing and provisions.\u201d So the Levite went in", "comment": "\u24d1 Gn 45:8; Jdg 18:19; Jr 3:19
[2] Lit replied to him"}, {"pk": 4034806, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 17, "verse": 11, "text": "and agreed to stay with the man, and the young man became like one of his sons."}, {"pk": 4034807, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 17, "verse": 12, "text": "Micah consecrated the Levite, and the young man became his priest \u24d2 and lived in Micah\u2019s house.", "comment": "\u24d2 Jdg 18:30"}, {"pk": 4034808, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 17, "verse": 13, "text": "Then Micah said, \u201cNow I know that the LORD will be good to me, because a Levite has become my priest.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4034809, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 18, "verse": 1, "text": "In those days, there was no king in Israel, \u24d3 and the Danite tribe was looking for territory to occupy. \u24d4 Up to that time no territory had been captured by them among the tribes of Israel.", "comment": "\u24d4 Jos 19:47-48; Jdg 1:34
\u24d3 Jdg 17:6; 19:1; 21:25"}, {"pk": 4034810, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 18, "verse": 2, "text": "So the Danites sent out five brave men \u24d5 from all their clans, from Zorah and Eshtaol, \u24d6 to scout \u24d7 out the land and explore it. They told them, \u201cGo and explore the land.\u201d They came to the hill country of Ephraim as far as the home of Micah and spent the night there.", "comment": "\u24d7 Nm 13:17; Jos 2:1
\u24d6 Jos 19:40-41; Jdg 13:2,25
\u24d5 Dt 3:18; 1Sm 14:52; 18:17; 2Sm 2:7; 13:28; 17:10; 1Kg 1:52; 2Kg 2:16"}, {"pk": 4034811, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 18, "verse": 3, "text": "While they were near Micah\u2019s home, they recognized the accent of the young Levite. So they went over to him and asked, \u201cWho brought you here? What are you doing in this place? What is keeping you here?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4034812, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 18, "verse": 4, "text": "He told them, \u201cThis is what Micah has done for me: He has hired me, and I became his priest.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4034813, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 18, "verse": 5, "text": "Then they said to him, \u201cPlease inquire of God \u24d8 for us to determine if we will have a successful journey.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d8 Gn 25:22; Ex 18:15; Jdg 1:1; 20:18; 1Sm 9:9; 10:22; 14:37; 22:10; 23:2; 28:6"}, {"pk": 4034814, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 18, "verse": 6, "text": "The priest told them, \u201cGo in peace. The LORD is watching over the journey you are going on.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4034815, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 18, "verse": 7, "text": "The five men left and came to Laish. They saw that the people who were there were living securely, in the same way as the Sidonians, quiet and unsuspecting. There was nothing lacking [1] in the land and no oppressive ruler. They were far from the Sidonians, having no alliance with anyone. [2]", "comment": "[1] Hb obscure
[2] MT; some LXX mss, Sym, Old Lat, Syr read Aram"}, {"pk": 4034816, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 18, "verse": 8, "text": "When the men went back to their relatives at Zorah and Eshtaol, \u24d9 their relatives asked them, \u201cWhat did you find out?\u201d", "comment": "\u24d9 Jos 15:33; 19:41; Jdg 13:2,25; 16:31"}, {"pk": 4034817, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 18, "verse": 9, "text": "They answered, \u201cCome on, let\u2019s attack them, for we have seen the land, and it is very good. Why wait? Don\u2019t hesitate to go and invade and take possession of the land!"}, {"pk": 4034818, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 18, "verse": 10, "text": "When you get there, you will come to an unsuspecting people and a spacious land, for God has handed it over to you. It is a place where nothing on earth is lacking.\u201d \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Dt 8:9"}, {"pk": 4034819, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 18, "verse": 11, "text": "Six hundred Danites departed from Zorah and Eshtaol armed with weapons of war."}, {"pk": 4034820, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 18, "verse": 12, "text": "They went up and camped at Kiriath-jearim \u24db in Judah. This is why the place is still called the Camp of Dan [3] today; it is west of Kiriath-jearim.", "comment": "\u24db Jos 9:17; 1Ch 13:5-6; 2Ch 1:4; Jr 26:20
[3] Or called Mahaneh-dan"}, {"pk": 4034821, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 18, "verse": 13, "text": "From there they traveled to the hill country of Ephraim and arrived at Micah\u2019s house."}, {"pk": 4034822, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 18, "verse": 14, "text": "The five men who had gone to scout out the land of Laish told their brothers, \u201cDid you know that there are an ephod, household gods, and a carved image and a silver idol [4] in these houses? Now think about what you should do.\u201d", "comment": "[4] Or image, the cast image"}, {"pk": 4034823, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 18, "verse": 15, "text": "So they detoured there and went to the house of the young Levite at the home of Micah and greeted him."}, {"pk": 4034824, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 18, "verse": 16, "text": "The six hundred Danite men were standing by the entrance of the city gate, armed with their weapons of war."}, {"pk": 4034825, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 18, "verse": 17, "text": "Then the five men who had gone to scout out the land went in and took the carved image, the ephod, the household idols, and the silver idol, [5] while the priest was standing by the entrance of the city gate with the six hundred men armed with weapons of war.", "comment": "[5] Or the cast image, also in v. 18"}, {"pk": 4034826, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 18, "verse": 18, "text": "When they entered Micah\u2019s house and took the carved image, the ephod, the household idols, and the silver idol, the priest said to them, \u201cWhat are you doing?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4034827, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 18, "verse": 19, "text": "They told him, \u201cBe quiet. Keep your mouth shut. [6] \u24dc Come with us and be a father and a priest to us. Is it better for you to be a priest for the house of one person or for you to be a priest for a tribe and family in Israel?\u201d", "comment": "[6] Lit Put your hand on your mouth
\u24dc Jb 21:5; 29:9; 40:4; Mc 7:16"}, {"pk": 4034828, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 18, "verse": 20, "text": "So the priest was pleased and took his ephod, household idols, and carved image, and went with the people."}, {"pk": 4034829, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 18, "verse": 21, "text": "They prepared to leave, putting their dependents, livestock, and possessions in front of them."}, {"pk": 4034830, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 18, "verse": 22, "text": "After they were some distance from Micah\u2019s house, the men who were in the houses near it were mustered and caught up with the Danites."}, {"pk": 4034831, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 18, "verse": 23, "text": "They called to the Danites, who turned to face them, and said to Micah, \u201cWhat\u2019s the matter with you that you mustered the men?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4034832, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 18, "verse": 24, "text": "He said, \u201cYou took the gods I had made and the priest, and went away. What do I have left? How can you say to me, \u2018What\u2019s the matter with you?\u2009\u2019\u201d"}, {"pk": 4034833, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 18, "verse": 25, "text": "The Danites said to him, \u201cDon\u2019t raise your voice against us, or angry men will attack you, and you and your family will lose your lives.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4034834, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 18, "verse": 26, "text": "The Danites went on their way, and Micah turned to go back home, because he saw that they were stronger than he was."}, {"pk": 4034835, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 18, "verse": 27, "text": "After they had taken the gods Micah had made and the priest that belonged to him, they went to Laish, to a quiet and unsuspecting people. They killed them with their swords and burned the city. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Dt 13:16; Jos 6:24; Jdg 1:8,25; 4:15-16; 1Sm 30:3; Jr 32:29; 34:2"}, {"pk": 4034836, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 18, "verse": 28, "text": "There was no one to rescue them \u24d0 because it was far from Sidon and they had no alliance with anyone. It was in a valley that belonged to Beth-rehob. They rebuilt the city and lived in it.", "comment": "\u24d0 Jb 5:4; Ps 7:2; 50:22; 71:11; Is 5:29; 42:22; Dn 8:4; Hs 5:14; Mc 5:8"}, {"pk": 4034837, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 18, "verse": 29, "text": "They named the city Dan, after the name of their ancestor Dan, who was born to Israel. The city was formerly named Laish."}, {"pk": 4034838, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 18, "verse": 30, "text": "The Danites set up the carved image for themselves. Jonathan son of Gershom, son of Moses, [7] and his sons were priests for the Danite tribe until the time of the exile from the land. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 2Kg 15:29
[7] Some Hb mss, LXX, Vg; other Hb mss read Manasseh"}, {"pk": 4034839, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 18, "verse": 31, "text": "So they set up for themselves Micah\u2019s carved image that he had made, and it was there as long as the house of God was in Shiloh. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Jos 18:1; Jdg 21:12; 1Sm 1:3; 3:21; Ps 78:60; Jr 7:12,14; 26:6,9"}, {"pk": 4034840, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 19, "verse": 1, "text": "In those days, when there was no king in Israel, \u24d3 a Levite staying in a remote part of the hill country of Ephraim acquired a woman from Bethlehem in Judah as his concubine.", "comment": "\u24d3 Jdg 17:6; 18:1; 21:25"}, {"pk": 4034841, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 19, "verse": 2, "text": "But she was unfaithful to [1] him and left him for her father\u2019s house in Bethlehem in Judah. She was there for four months.", "comment": "[1] LXX reads was angry with"}, {"pk": 4034842, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 19, "verse": 3, "text": "Then her husband got up and followed her to speak kindly to her [2] \u24d4 and bring her back. He had his servant with him and a pair of donkeys. So she brought him to her father\u2019s house, and when the girl\u2019s father saw him, he gladly welcomed him.", "comment": "[2] Lit speak to her heart
\u24d4 Gn 34:3; 50:21"}, {"pk": 4034843, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 19, "verse": 4, "text": "His father-in-law, the girl\u2019s father, detained him, and he stayed with him for three days. They ate, drank, and spent the nights there."}, {"pk": 4034844, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 19, "verse": 5, "text": "On the fourth day, they got up early in the morning and prepared to go, but the girl\u2019s father said to his son-in-law, \u201cHave something to eat to keep up your strength \u24d5 and then you can go.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d5 Gn 18:5"}, {"pk": 4034845, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 19, "verse": 6, "text": "So they sat down and the two of them ate and drank together. Then the girl\u2019s father said to the man, \u201cPlease agree to stay overnight and enjoy yourself.\u201d \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Jdg 16:25; 19:22; Ru 3:7; 1Kg 21:7; Est 1:10"}, {"pk": 4034846, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 19, "verse": 7, "text": "The man got up to go, but his father-in-law persuaded him, so he stayed and spent the night there again."}, {"pk": 4034847, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 19, "verse": 8, "text": "He got up early in the morning of the fifth day to leave, but the girl\u2019s father said to him, \u201cPlease keep up your strength.\u201d So they waited until late afternoon and the two of them ate."}, {"pk": 4034848, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 19, "verse": 9, "text": "The man got up to go with his concubine and his servant, when his father-in-law, the girl\u2019s father, said to him, \u201cLook, night is coming. Please spend the night. See, the day is almost over. Spend the night here, enjoy yourself, then you can get up early tomorrow for your journey and go home.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4034849, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 19, "verse": 10, "text": "But the man was unwilling to spend the night. He got up, departed, and arrived opposite Jebus (that is, Jerusalem \u24d7). The man had his two saddled donkeys and his concubine with him.", "comment": "\u24d7 Jos 18:28; 1Ch 11:4-5"}, {"pk": 4034850, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 19, "verse": 11, "text": "When they were near Jebus and the day was almost gone, the servant \u24d8 said to his master, \u201cPlease, why not let us stop at this Jebusite city and spend the night here?\u201d", "comment": "\u24d8 Jdg 19:19"}, {"pk": 4034851, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 19, "verse": 12, "text": "But his master replied to him, \u201cWe will not stop at a foreign city where there are no Israelites. Let\u2019s move on to Gibeah.\u201d \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Jos 18:28; 1Sm 10:26; 22:6; Hs 5:8; 9:9; 10:9"}, {"pk": 4034852, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 19, "verse": 13, "text": "\u201cCome on,\u201d he said, [3] \u201clet\u2019s try to reach one of these places and spend the night in Gibeah or Ramah.\u201d", "comment": "[3] Lit said to his servant"}, {"pk": 4034853, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 19, "verse": 14, "text": "So they continued on their journey, and the sun set as they neared Gibeah in Benjamin."}, {"pk": 4034854, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 19, "verse": 15, "text": "They stopped [4] to go in and spend the night in Gibeah. The Levite went in and sat down in the city square, but no one took them into their home to spend the night.", "comment": "[4] Lit stopped there"}, {"pk": 4034855, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 19, "verse": 16, "text": "In the evening, an old man came in from his work in the field. He was from the hill country of Ephraim, \u24da but he was residing in Gibeah where the people were Benjaminites.", "comment": "\u24da Jdg 19:1"}, {"pk": 4034856, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 19, "verse": 17, "text": "When he looked up and saw the traveler in the city square, the old man asked, \u201cWhere are you going, and where do you come from?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4034857, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 19, "verse": 18, "text": "He answered him, \u201cWe\u2019re traveling from Bethlehem in Judah to the remote hill country of Ephraim, where I am from. I went to Bethlehem in Judah, and now I\u2019m going to the house of the LORD. [5] No one has taken me into his home,", "comment": "[5] LXX reads to my house"}, {"pk": 4034858, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 19, "verse": 19, "text": "although there\u2019s straw and feed for the donkeys, and I have bread and wine for me, my concubine, and the servant [6] with us. There is nothing we lack.\u201d", "comment": "[6] Some Hb mss, Syr, Tg, Vg; other Hb mss read servants"}, {"pk": 4034859, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 19, "verse": 20, "text": "\u201cWelcome!\u201d said the old man. \u201cI\u2019ll take care of everything you need. Only don\u2019t spend the night in the square.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4034860, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 19, "verse": 21, "text": "So he brought him to his house and fed the donkeys. Then they washed their feet and ate and drank. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Gn 24:32-33"}, {"pk": 4034861, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 19, "verse": 22, "text": "While they were enjoying themselves, all of a sudden, wicked men of the city \u24dc surrounded the house and beat on the door. They said to the old man who was the owner of the house, \u201cBring out the man who came to your house so we can have sex with him!\u201d", "comment": "\u24dc Gn 19:4-5; Dt 13:13; 1Sm 2:12; 1Kg 21:10; Ezk 16:46-48"}, {"pk": 4034862, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 19, "verse": 23, "text": "The owner of the house went out and said to them, \u201cPlease don\u2019t do this evil, my brothers. After all, this man has come into my house. Don\u2019t commit this horrible outrage. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Gn 34:7; Dt 22:21; Jdg 20:6; 2Sm 13:12; Jb 42:8"}, {"pk": 4034863, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 19, "verse": 24, "text": "Here, let me bring out my virgin daughter \u24d0 and the man\u2019s concubine now. Abuse them \u24d1 and do whatever you want [7] to them. But don\u2019t commit this outrageous thing against this man.\u201d", "comment": "[7] Lit do what is good in your eyes
\u24d0 Gn 19:8
\u24d1 Jdg 20:5; 2Sm 13:12,14; Lm 5:11"}, {"pk": 4034864, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 19, "verse": 25, "text": "But the men would not listen to him, so the man seized his concubine and took her outside to them. They raped [8] her and abused her all night until morning. At daybreak they let her go.", "comment": "[8] Lit knew"}, {"pk": 4034865, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 19, "verse": 26, "text": "Early that morning, the woman made her way back, and as it was getting light, she collapsed at the doorway of the man\u2019s house where her master was."}, {"pk": 4034866, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 19, "verse": 27, "text": "When her master got up in the morning, opened the doors of the house, and went out to leave on his journey, there was the woman, his concubine, collapsed near the doorway of the house with her hands on the threshold."}, {"pk": 4034867, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 19, "verse": 28, "text": "\u201cGet up,\u201d he told her. \u201cLet\u2019s go.\u201d But there was no response. \u24d2 So the man put her on his donkey and set out for home.", "comment": "\u24d2 Jdg 20:5"}, {"pk": 4034868, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 19, "verse": 29, "text": "When he entered his house, he picked up a knife, took hold of his concubine, cut her into twelve pieces, limb by limb, and then sent her throughout the territory of Israel."}, {"pk": 4034869, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 19, "verse": 30, "text": "Everyone who saw it said, \u201cNothing like this has ever happened or has been seen since the day the Israelites came out of the land of Egypt until now. [9] Think it over, discuss it, and speak up!\u201d", "comment": "[9] LXX reads until now.\u201d He commanded the men he sent out, saying, \u201cYou will say this to all the men of Israel: Has anything like this happened since the day the Israelites came out of Egypt until this day?"}, {"pk": 4034870, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 20, "verse": 1, "text": "All the Israelites from Dan to Beer-sheba \u24d3 and from the land of Gilead came out, and the community assembled as one body before the LORD at Mizpah. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d3 Gn 21:14; 22:19; 1Sm 3:20; 1Kg 4:25
\u24d4 Jdg 11:11; 21:1,5,8; 1Sm 7:5-16; 10:17"}, {"pk": 4034871, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 20, "verse": 2, "text": "The leaders \u24d5 of all the people and of all the tribes of Israel presented themselves in the assembly of God\u2019s people: four hundred thousand armed [1] foot soldiers.", "comment": "\u24d5 1Sm 14:38; Is 19:13
[1] Lit drawing the sword"}, {"pk": 4034872, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 20, "verse": 3, "text": "The Benjaminites heard that the Israelites had gone up to Mizpah. The Israelites asked, \u201cTell us, how did this evil act happen?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4034873, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 20, "verse": 4, "text": "The Levite, the husband of the murdered woman, answered: \u201cI went to Gibeah in Benjamin with my concubine to spend the night."}, {"pk": 4034874, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 20, "verse": 5, "text": "Citizens of Gibeah came to attack me and surrounded the house at night. They intended to kill me, but they raped my concubine, and she died."}, {"pk": 4034875, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 20, "verse": 6, "text": "Then I took my concubine and cut her in pieces, and sent her throughout Israel\u2019s territory, because they have committed a wicked outrage in \u24d6 Israel.", "comment": "\u24d6 Lv 18:17; 19:29; Jr 13:27; Ezk 16:27,43"}, {"pk": 4034876, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 20, "verse": 7, "text": "Look, all of you are Israelites. Give your judgment and verdict here and now.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4034877, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 20, "verse": 8, "text": "Then all the people stood united and said, \u201cNone of us will go to his tent or return to his house."}, {"pk": 4034878, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 20, "verse": 9, "text": "Now this is what we will do to Gibeah: we will attack it. By lot"}, {"pk": 4034879, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 20, "verse": 10, "text": "we will take ten men out of every hundred from all the tribes of Israel, and one hundred out of every thousand, and one thousand out of every ten thousand to get provisions for the troops when they go to Gibeah in Benjamin to punish them for all the outrage they committed in Israel.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4034880, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 20, "verse": 11, "text": "So all the men of Israel \u24d7 gathered united against the city.", "comment": "\u24d7 Dt 29:10; Jos 10:24; Jdg 20:33; 1Sm 11:15; 17:19; 2Sm 16:18; 17:14,24; 19:41; 20:2; 1Kg 8:2; 1Ch 10:7; 2Ch 5:3"}, {"pk": 4034881, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 20, "verse": 12, "text": "Then the tribes of Israel sent men throughout the tribe of Benjamin, saying, \u201cWhat is this evil act that has happened among you?"}, {"pk": 4034882, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 20, "verse": 13, "text": "Hand over the wicked men \u24d8 in Gibeah so we can put them to death and eradicate evil \u24d9 from Israel.\u201d But the Benjaminites would not listen to their fellow Israelites.", "comment": "\u24d8 Dt 13:13; Jdg 19:22; 1Sm 2:12; 10:27; 25:17; 1Kg 21:10,13; 2Ch 13:7
\u24d9 Dt 13:5; 17:7,12; 19:19; 21:21; 22:21-24; 24:7"}, {"pk": 4034883, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 20, "verse": 14, "text": "Instead, the Benjaminites gathered together from their cities to Gibeah to go out and fight against the Israelites."}, {"pk": 4034884, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 20, "verse": 15, "text": "On that day the Benjaminites mobilized twenty-six thousand armed men [2] \u24da from their cities, besides seven hundred fit young men rallied by the inhabitants of Gibeah.", "comment": "[2] Lit men drawing the sword, also in vv. 17,46
\u24da Nm 1:36-37; 2:23; 26:41"}, {"pk": 4034885, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 20, "verse": 16, "text": "There were seven hundred fit young men who were left-handed among all these troops; all could sling a stone at a hair and not miss."}, {"pk": 4034886, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 20, "verse": 17, "text": "The Israelites, apart from Benjamin, mobilized four hundred thousand armed men, every one an experienced warrior."}, {"pk": 4034887, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 20, "verse": 18, "text": "They set out, went to Bethel, and inquired of God. \u24db The Israelites asked, \u201cWho is to go first to fight for us against the Benjaminites?\u201d And the LORD answered, \u201cJudah will be first.\u201d", "comment": "\u24db Nm 27:21; Jdg 18:5; 1Sm 14:37; 1Ch 14:10"}, {"pk": 4034888, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 20, "verse": 19, "text": "In the morning, the Israelites set out and camped near Gibeah."}, {"pk": 4034889, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 20, "verse": 20, "text": "The men of Israel went out to fight against Benjamin and took their battle positions against Gibeah."}, {"pk": 4034890, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 20, "verse": 21, "text": "The Benjaminites came out of Gibeah and slaughtered twenty-two thousand men of Israel on the field that day."}, {"pk": 4034891, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 20, "verse": 22, "text": "But the Israelite troops rallied and again took their battle positions in the same place where they positioned themselves on the first day."}, {"pk": 4034892, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 20, "verse": 23, "text": "They went up, wept \u24dc before the LORD until evening, \u24dd and inquired of him: \u201cShould we again attack our brothers the Benjaminites?\u201d And the LORD answered: \u201cFight against them.\u201d", "comment": "\u24dc Jos 7:6-7
\u24dd 2Sm 1:12"}, {"pk": 4034893, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 20, "verse": 24, "text": "On the second day the Israelites advanced against the Benjaminites."}, {"pk": 4034894, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 20, "verse": 25, "text": "That same day the Benjaminites came out from Gibeah to meet them and slaughtered an additional eighteen thousand Israelites on the field; all were armed. [3]", "comment": "[3] Lit were drawing the sword, also in v. 35"}, {"pk": 4034895, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 20, "verse": 26, "text": "The whole Israelite army went to Bethel where they wept and sat before the LORD. \u24d0 They fasted that day until evening and offered burnt offerings and fellowship offerings to the LORD.", "comment": "\u24d0 Jdg 21:2"}, {"pk": 4034896, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 20, "verse": 27, "text": "Then the Israelites inquired of the LORD. In those days, the ark of the covenant \u24d1 of God was there,", "comment": "\u24d1 1Sm 4:4; 2Sm 15:24; 1Ch 16:6"}, {"pk": 4034897, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 20, "verse": 28, "text": "and Phinehas son of Eleazar, son of Aaron, \u24d2 was serving before it. The Israelites asked: \u201cShould we again fight against our brothers the Benjaminites or should we stop?\u201d The LORD answered: \u201cFight, because I will hand them over to you tomorrow.\u201d \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d2 Nm 25:7,11
\u24d3 Jdg 7:9"}, {"pk": 4034898, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 20, "verse": 29, "text": "So Israel set up an ambush \u24d4 around Gibeah.", "comment": "\u24d4 Jos 8:4"}, {"pk": 4034899, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 20, "verse": 30, "text": "On the third day the Israelites fought against the Benjaminites and took their battle positions against Gibeah as before."}, {"pk": 4034900, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 20, "verse": 31, "text": "Then the Benjaminites came out against the troops and were drawn away from the city. \u24d5 They began to attack the troops as before, killing about thirty men of Israel on the highways, one of which goes up to Bethel and the other to Gibeah through the open country.", "comment": "\u24d5 Jos 8:31"}, {"pk": 4034901, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 20, "verse": 32, "text": "The Benjaminites said, \u201cWe are defeating them as before.\u201d But the Israelites said, \u201cLet\u2019s flee and draw them away from the city to the highways.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4034902, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 20, "verse": 33, "text": "So all the men of Israel got up from their places and took their battle positions at Baal-tamar, while the Israelites in ambush charged out of their places west of [4] Geba. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Jos 8:19
[4] LXX, Syr, Vg; MT reads places in the plain of, or places in the cave of"}, {"pk": 4034903, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 20, "verse": 34, "text": "Then ten thousand fit young men from all Israel made a frontal assault against Gibeah, and the battle was fierce, but the Benjaminites did not know that disaster was about to strike them."}, {"pk": 4034904, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 20, "verse": 35, "text": "The LORD defeated Benjamin in the presence of Israel, and on that day the Israelites slaughtered 25,100 men of Benjamin; all were armed."}, {"pk": 4034905, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 20, "verse": 36, "text": "Then the Benjaminites realized they had been defeated. The men of Israel had retreated before Benjamin, because they were confident in the ambush they had set against Gibeah."}, {"pk": 4034906, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 20, "verse": 37, "text": "The men in ambush had rushed quickly against Gibeah; they advanced and put the whole city to the sword. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Dt 13:15; Jos 10:37,39; 11:12,14; Jdg 1:8,25; 18:27; 20:48; 1Sm 22:19; 2Sm 15:14; 2Kg 10:25; Jr 21:7; Ezk 5:2"}, {"pk": 4034907, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 20, "verse": 38, "text": "The men of Israel had a prearranged signal with the men in ambush: when they sent up a great cloud of smoke from the city,"}, {"pk": 4034908, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 20, "verse": 39, "text": "the men of Israel would return to the battle. When Benjamin had begun to strike them down, killing about thirty men of Israel, they said, \u201cThey\u2019re defeated before us, just as they were in the first battle.\u201d \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Jdg 20:32"}, {"pk": 4034909, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 20, "verse": 40, "text": "But when the column of smoke began to go up from the city, Benjamin looked behind them, and the whole city was going up in smoke. [5]", "comment": "[5] Lit up to the sky"}, {"pk": 4034910, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 20, "verse": 41, "text": "Then the men of Israel returned, and the men of Benjamin were terrified when they realized that disaster had struck them."}, {"pk": 4034911, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 20, "verse": 42, "text": "They retreated before the men of Israel toward the wilderness, \u24d9 but the battle overtook them, and those who came out of the cities [6] slaughtered those between them.", "comment": "[6] LXX, Vg read city
\u24d9 Jos 8:15,24"}, {"pk": 4034912, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 20, "verse": 43, "text": "They surrounded the Benjaminites, pursued them, and easily overtook them near Gibeah toward the east."}, {"pk": 4034913, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 20, "verse": 44, "text": "There were eighteen thousand men who died from Benjamin; all were warriors."}, {"pk": 4034914, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 20, "verse": 45, "text": "Then Benjamin turned and fled toward the wilderness to Rimmon Rock, \u24da and Israel killed five thousand men on the highways. They overtook them at Gidom and struck two thousand more dead.", "comment": "\u24da Jdg 21:13"}, {"pk": 4034915, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 20, "verse": 46, "text": "All the Benjaminites who died that day were twenty-five thousand armed men; all were warriors."}, {"pk": 4034916, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 20, "verse": 47, "text": "But six hundred men escaped into the wilderness to Rimmon Rock and stayed there four months."}, {"pk": 4034917, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 20, "verse": 48, "text": "The men of Israel turned back against the other Benjaminites and killed them with their swords\u2009\u2014\u2009the entire city, the animals, and everything that remained. They also burned all the cities that remained."}, {"pk": 4034918, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 21, "verse": 1, "text": "The men of Israel had sworn an oath at Mizpah: \u201cNone of us will give his daughter to a Benjaminite in marriage.\u201d \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Jdg 21:7,18"}, {"pk": 4034919, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 21, "verse": 2, "text": "So the people went to Bethel and sat there before God \u24dc until evening. They wept loudly and bitterly,", "comment": "\u24dc Jdg 20:26"}, {"pk": 4034920, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 21, "verse": 3, "text": "and cried out, \u201cWhy, LORD God of Israel, has it occurred [1] that one tribe is missing in Israel today?\u201d", "comment": "[1] Lit has this occurred in Israel"}, {"pk": 4034921, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 21, "verse": 4, "text": "The next day the people got up early, built an altar there, \u24dd and offered burnt offerings and fellowship offerings.", "comment": "\u24dd 2Sm 24:25"}, {"pk": 4034922, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 21, "verse": 5, "text": "The Israelites asked, \u201cWho of all the tribes of Israel didn\u2019t come to the LORD with the assembly?\u201d For a great oath had been taken that anyone who had not come to the LORD at Mizpah would certainly be put to death."}, {"pk": 4034923, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 21, "verse": 6, "text": "But the Israelites had compassion on their brothers, the Benjaminites, and said, \u201cToday a tribe has been cut off from Israel."}, {"pk": 4034924, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 21, "verse": 7, "text": "What should we do about wives for the survivors? We\u2019ve sworn to the LORD not to give them any of our daughters as wives.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4034925, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 21, "verse": 8, "text": "They asked, \u201cWhich city among the tribes of Israel didn\u2019t come to the LORD at Mizpah?\u201d It turned out that no one from Jabesh-gilead had come to the camp and the assembly."}, {"pk": 4034926, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 21, "verse": 9, "text": "For when the roll was called, no men were there from the inhabitants of Jabesh-gilead."}, {"pk": 4034927, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 21, "verse": 10, "text": "The congregation sent twelve thousand brave warriors [2] there and commanded them: \u201cGo and kill the inhabitants of Jabesh-gilead with the sword, \u24d0 including women and dependents.", "comment": "[2] Lit twelve thousand of their sons of valor
\u24d0 Nm 31:17"}, {"pk": 4034928, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 21, "verse": 11, "text": "This is what you should do: Completely destroy every male, as well as every woman who has gone to bed with a man.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4034929, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 21, "verse": 12, "text": "They found among the inhabitants of Jabesh-gilead four hundred young virgins, who had not gone to bed with a man, and they brought them to the camp at Shiloh in the land of Canaan."}, {"pk": 4034930, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 21, "verse": 13, "text": "The whole congregation sent a message of peace \u24d1 to the Benjaminites who were at Rimmon Rock.", "comment": "\u24d1 Dt 20:10"}, {"pk": 4034931, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 21, "verse": 14, "text": "Benjamin returned at that time, and Israel gave them the women they had kept alive from Jabesh-gilead. But there were not enough for them."}, {"pk": 4034932, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 21, "verse": 15, "text": "The people had compassion on Benjamin, because the LORD had made this gap in the tribes of Israel."}, {"pk": 4034933, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 21, "verse": 16, "text": "The elders of the congregation said, \u201cWhat should we do about wives for those who are left, since the women of Benjamin have been destroyed?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4034934, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 21, "verse": 17, "text": "They said, \u201cThere must be heirs for the survivors of Benjamin, so that a tribe of Israel will not be wiped out."}, {"pk": 4034935, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 21, "verse": 18, "text": "But we can\u2019t give them our daughters as wives.\u201d For the Israelites had sworn, \u201cAnyone who gives a wife to a Benjaminite is cursed.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4034936, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 21, "verse": 19, "text": "They also said, \u201cLook, there\u2019s an annual festival to the LORD in Shiloh, \u24d2 which is north of Bethel, east of the highway that goes up from Bethel to Shechem, and south of Lebonah.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d2 Jos 18:1; Jdg 18:31; 1Sm 1:3"}, {"pk": 4034937, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 21, "verse": 20, "text": "Then they commanded the Benjaminites: \u201cGo and hide in the vineyards."}, {"pk": 4034938, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 21, "verse": 21, "text": "Watch, and when you see the young women of Shiloh come out to perform the dances, \u24d3 each of you leave the vineyards and catch a wife for yourself from the young women of Shiloh, and go to the land of Benjamin.", "comment": "\u24d3 Ex 15:20; Jdg 11:34"}, {"pk": 4034939, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 21, "verse": 22, "text": "When their fathers or brothers come to us and protest, we will tell them, \u2018Show favor to them, since we did not get enough wives for each of them in the battle. You didn\u2019t actually give the women to them, so [3] you are not guilty of breaking your oath.\u2019\u201d", "comment": "[3] Lit at this time"}, {"pk": 4034940, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 21, "verse": 23, "text": "The Benjaminites did this and took the number of women they needed from the dancers they caught. They went back to their own inheritance, rebuilt their cities, \u24d4 and lived in them.", "comment": "\u24d4 Jdg 20:48"}, {"pk": 4034941, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 21, "verse": 24, "text": "At that time, each of the Israelites returned from there to his own tribe and family. Each returned from there to his own inheritance."}, {"pk": 4034942, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 7, "chapter": 21, "verse": 25, "text": "In those days there was no king in Israel; \u24d5 everyone did whatever seemed right to him.", "comment": "\u24d5 Jdg 17:6; 18:1; 19:1"}, {"pk": 4034943, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 8, "chapter": 1, "verse": 1, "text": "During the time [1] of the judges, \u24d6 there was a famine in the land. \u24d7 A man left Bethlehem [2] \u24d8 in Judah with his wife and two sons to stay in the territory of Moab for a while.", "comment": "[2] = House of Bread
[1] Lit In the days of the judging
\u24d6 Jdg 2:16-18
\u24d7 Gn 12:10; 26:1; 43:1; 2Kg 8:1
\u24d8 Jdg 17:7; 19:1"}, {"pk": 4034944, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 8, "chapter": 1, "verse": 2, "text": "The man\u2019s name was Elimelech, [3] and his wife\u2019s name was Naomi. [4] The names of his two sons were Mahlon [5] and Chilion. [6] They were Ephrathites \u24d9 from Bethlehem in Judah. They entered the fields of Moab and settled there.", "comment": "\u24d9 Gn 35:19; 1Sm 17:12; 1Ch 4:4; Mc 5:2
[3] = My God Is King
[4] = Pleasant
[5] = Sickly
[6] = Weak or Failing"}, {"pk": 4034945, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 8, "chapter": 1, "verse": 3, "text": "Naomi\u2019s husband Elimelech died, and she was left with her two sons."}, {"pk": 4034946, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 8, "chapter": 1, "verse": 4, "text": "Her sons took Moabite women as their wives: one was named Orpah and the second was named Ruth. After they lived in Moab about ten years,"}, {"pk": 4034947, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 8, "chapter": 1, "verse": 5, "text": "both Mahlon and Chilion also died, and Naomi was left without her two children and without her husband."}, {"pk": 4034948, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 8, "chapter": 1, "verse": 6, "text": "She and her daughters-in-law set out to return from the territory of Moab, because she had heard in Moab that the LORD had paid attention to his people\u2019s need by providing them food. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Ex 4:31; 1Sm 2:21"}, {"pk": 4034949, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 8, "chapter": 1, "verse": 7, "text": "She left the place where she had been living, accompanied by her two daughters-in-law, and traveled along the road leading back to the land of Judah."}, {"pk": 4034950, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 8, "chapter": 1, "verse": 8, "text": "Naomi said to them, \u201cEach of you go back to your mother\u2019s home. \u24db May the LORD show kindness to you as you have shown to the dead and to me.", "comment": "\u24db Gn 24:28"}, {"pk": 4034951, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 8, "chapter": 1, "verse": 9, "text": "May the LORD grant each of you rest \u24dc in the house of a new husband.\u201d She kissed them, and they wept loudly.", "comment": "\u24dc Ru 3:1"}, {"pk": 4034952, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 8, "chapter": 1, "verse": 10, "text": "They said to her, \u201cWe insist on returning with you to your people.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4034953, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 8, "chapter": 1, "verse": 11, "text": "But Naomi replied, \u201cReturn home, my daughters. Why do you want to go with me? Am I able to have any more sons who could become your husbands? \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Gn 38:11; Dt 25:5"}, {"pk": 4034954, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 8, "chapter": 1, "verse": 12, "text": "Return home, my daughters. Go on, for I am too old to have another husband. Even if I thought there was still hope for me to have a husband tonight and to bear sons,"}, {"pk": 4034955, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 8, "chapter": 1, "verse": 13, "text": "would you be willing to wait for them to grow up? Would you restrain yourselves from remarrying? [7] No, my daughters, my life is much too bitter for you to share, [8] because the LORD\u2019s hand has turned against me.\u201d \u24d0", "comment": "[7] Litmarrying a man
[8] Lit daughters, for more bitter to me than you
\u24d0 Jdg 2:15; Jb 19:21; Ps 32:4; 38:2; 39:10"}, {"pk": 4034956, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 8, "chapter": 1, "verse": 14, "text": "Again they wept loudly, and Orpah kissed her mother-in-law, but Ruth clung to her."}, {"pk": 4034957, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 8, "chapter": 1, "verse": 15, "text": "Naomi said, \u201cLook, your sister-in-law has gone back to her people and to her gods. \u24d1 Follow your sister-in-law.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d1 Jdg 11:24; 1Kg 11:7; Jr 48:7,13,46"}, {"pk": 4034958, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 8, "chapter": 1, "verse": 16, "text": "But Ruth replied: Don\u2019t plead with me to abandon you
or to return and not follow you.
For wherever you go, I will go,
and wherever you live, I will live;
your people will be my people,
and your God will be my God.
"}, {"pk": 4034959, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 8, "chapter": 1, "verse": 17, "text": "Where you die, I will die,
and there I will be buried.
May the LORD punish me, [9] \u24d2
and do so severely,
if anything but death separates you and me.
", "comment": "\u24d2 1Sm 3:17; 2Sm 3:9,35; 1Kg 2:23; 2Kg 6:31
[9] A solemn oath formula; 1Sm 3:17; 2Sm 3:9,35; 1Kg 2:23; 2Kg 6:31"}, {"pk": 4034960, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 8, "chapter": 1, "verse": 18, "text": "When Naomi saw that Ruth was determined to go with her, she stopped talking to her."}, {"pk": 4034961, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 8, "chapter": 1, "verse": 19, "text": "The two of them traveled until they came to Bethlehem. When they entered Bethlehem, the whole town was excited about their arrival [10] \u24d3 and the local women exclaimed, \u201cCan this be Naomi?\u201d", "comment": "[10] Lit excited because of them
\u24d3 Mt 21:10"}, {"pk": 4034962, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 8, "chapter": 1, "verse": 20, "text": "\u201cDon\u2019t call me Naomi. Call me Mara,\u201d [11] she answered, \u201cfor the Almighty \u24d4 has made me very bitter. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d4 Gn 49:25; Ex 6:3; Nm 24:4; Jb 6:4
[11] = Bitter
\u24d5 Ex 15:23"}, {"pk": 4034963, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 8, "chapter": 1, "verse": 21, "text": "I went away full, but the LORD has brought me back empty. \u24d6 Why do you call me Naomi, since the LORD has opposed [12] me, and the Almighty has afflicted me?\u201d", "comment": "[12] LXX, Syr, Vg read has humiliated
\u24d6 Ru 3:17"}, {"pk": 4034964, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 8, "chapter": 1, "verse": 22, "text": "So Naomi came back from the territory of Moab with her daughter-in-law Ruth the Moabitess. They arrived in Bethlehem at the beginning of the barley harvest. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Ex 9:31; Lv 23:10-11"}, {"pk": 4034965, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 8, "chapter": 2, "verse": 1, "text": "Now Naomi had a relative on her husband\u2019s side. He was a prominent man of noble character \u24d8 from Elimelech\u2019s family. His name was Boaz.", "comment": "\u24d8 Ru 1:2"}, {"pk": 4034966, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 8, "chapter": 2, "verse": 2, "text": "Ruth the Moabitess asked Naomi, \u201cWill you let me go into the fields and gather fallen grain \u24d9 behind someone with whom I find favor?\u201d Naomi answered her, \u201cGo ahead, my daughter.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d9 Lv 19:9-10; 23:22"}, {"pk": 4034967, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 8, "chapter": 2, "verse": 3, "text": "So Ruth left and entered the field to gather grain behind the harvesters. She happened \u24da to be in the portion of the field belonging to Boaz, who was from Elimelech\u2019s family.", "comment": "\u24da Pr 16:33; 20:24"}, {"pk": 4034968, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 8, "chapter": 2, "verse": 4, "text": "Later, when Boaz arrived from Bethlehem, he said to the harvesters, \u201cThe LORD be with you.\u201d \u24db \u201cThe LORD bless you,\u201d \u24dc they replied.", "comment": "\u24db 1Sm 20:13
\u24dc Nm 6:24"}, {"pk": 4034969, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 8, "chapter": 2, "verse": 5, "text": "Boaz asked his servant who was in charge of the harvesters, \u201cWhose young woman is this?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4034970, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 8, "chapter": 2, "verse": 6, "text": "The servant answered, \u201cShe is the young Moabite woman who returned with Naomi from the territory of Moab."}, {"pk": 4034971, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 8, "chapter": 2, "verse": 7, "text": "She asked, \u2018Will you let me gather fallen grain among the bundles behind the harvesters?\u2009\u2019 She came and has been on her feet since early morning, except that she rested a little in the shelter.\u201d [1]", "comment": "[1] LXX reads morning, and until evening she has not rested in the field a little; Vg reads morning until now and she did not return to the house; Hb uncertain"}, {"pk": 4034972, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 8, "chapter": 2, "verse": 8, "text": "Then Boaz said to Ruth, \u201cListen, my daughter. [2] Don\u2019t go and gather grain in another field, and don\u2019t leave this one, but stay here close to my female servants.", "comment": "[2] Lit \u201cHaven\u2019t you heard, my daughter?"}, {"pk": 4034973, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 8, "chapter": 2, "verse": 9, "text": "See which field they are harvesting, and follow them. Haven\u2019t I ordered the young men not to touch you? [3] When you are thirsty, go and drink from the jars the young men have filled.\u201d", "comment": "[3] Either sexual or physical harassment"}, {"pk": 4034974, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 8, "chapter": 2, "verse": 10, "text": "She fell facedown, bowed to the ground, \u24dd and said to him, \u201cWhy have I found favor with you, so that you notice me, although I am a foreigner?\u201d", "comment": "\u24dd 1Sm 25:23,41"}, {"pk": 4034975, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 8, "chapter": 2, "verse": 11, "text": "Boaz answered her, \u201cEverything you have done for your mother-in-law since your husband\u2019s death has been fully reported to me: how you left your father and mother and your native land, and how you came to a people you didn\u2019t previously know."}, {"pk": 4034976, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 8, "chapter": 2, "verse": 12, "text": "May the LORD reward you for what you have done, \u24d0 and may you receive a full reward from the LORD God of Israel, under whose wings you have come for refuge.\u201d \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Ru 1:16; Ps 17:8; 36:7; 57:1; 63:7
\u24d0 1Sm 24:19"}, {"pk": 4034977, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 8, "chapter": 2, "verse": 13, "text": "\u201cMy lord,\u201d she said, \u201cI have found favor with you, for you have comforted and encouraged [4] your servant, although I am not like one of your female servants.\u201d", "comment": "[4] Lit and spoken to the heart of"}, {"pk": 4034978, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 8, "chapter": 2, "verse": 14, "text": "At mealtime Boaz told her, \u201cCome over here and have some bread and dip it in the vinegar sauce.\u201d So she sat beside the harvesters, and he offered her roasted grain. She ate and was satisfied and had some left over."}, {"pk": 4034979, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 8, "chapter": 2, "verse": 15, "text": "When she got up to gather grain, Boaz ordered his young men, \u201cLet her even gather grain among the bundles, and don\u2019t humiliate her."}, {"pk": 4034980, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 8, "chapter": 2, "verse": 16, "text": "Pull out some stalks from the bundles for her and leave them for her to gather. Don\u2019t rebuke her.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4034981, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 8, "chapter": 2, "verse": 17, "text": "So Ruth gathered grain in the field until evening. She beat out what she had gathered, and it was about twenty-six quarts [5] of barley.", "comment": "[5] Lit about an ephah"}, {"pk": 4034982, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 8, "chapter": 2, "verse": 18, "text": "She picked up the grain and went into the town, where her mother-in-law saw what she had gleaned. She brought out what she had left over from her meal and gave it to her."}, {"pk": 4034983, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 8, "chapter": 2, "verse": 19, "text": "Her mother-in-law said to her, \u201cWhere did you gather barley today, and where did you work? May the LORD bless the man who noticed you.\u201d \u24d2 Ruth told her mother-in-law whom she had worked with and said, \u201cThe name of the man I worked with today is Boaz.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 41:1"}, {"pk": 4034984, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 8, "chapter": 2, "verse": 20, "text": "Then Naomi said to her daughter-in-law, \u201cMay the LORD \u24d3 bless him because he has not abandoned his kindness to the living or the dead.\u201d \u24d4 Naomi continued, \u201cThe man is a close relative. He is one of our family redeemers.\u201d \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d4 Ru 1:8
\u24d5 Lv 25:25-26; Ru 3:9,12; 4:1-8,14; Ps 19:14; Is 41:14
\u24d3 2Sm 2:5"}, {"pk": 4034985, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 8, "chapter": 2, "verse": 21, "text": "Ruth the Moabitess said, \u201cHe also told me, \u2018Stay with my young men until they have finished all of my harvest.\u2019\u201d"}, {"pk": 4034986, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 8, "chapter": 2, "verse": 22, "text": "So Naomi said to her daughter-in-law Ruth, \u201cMy daughter, it is good for you to work [6] with his female servants, so that nothing will happen to you in another field.\u201d", "comment": "[6] Lit go out"}, {"pk": 4034987, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 8, "chapter": 2, "verse": 23, "text": "Ruth stayed close to Boaz\u2019s female servants and gathered grain until the barley and the wheat harvests were finished. \u24d6 And she lived with [7] her mother-in-law.", "comment": "[7] Some Hb mss, Vg read she returned to
\u24d6 Dt 16:9"}, {"pk": 4034988, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 8, "chapter": 3, "verse": 1, "text": "Ruth\u2019s mother-in-law Naomi said to her, \u201cMy daughter, shouldn\u2019t I find rest for you, so that you will be taken care of?"}, {"pk": 4034989, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 8, "chapter": 3, "verse": 2, "text": "Now isn\u2019t Boaz our relative? \u24d7 Haven\u2019t you been working with his female servants? This evening he will be winnowing barley on the threshing floor.", "comment": "\u24d7 Dt 25:5-10"}, {"pk": 4034990, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 8, "chapter": 3, "verse": 3, "text": "Wash, put on perfumed oil, and wear your best clothes. Go down to the threshing floor, but don\u2019t let the man know you are there until he has finished eating and drinking."}, {"pk": 4034991, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 8, "chapter": 3, "verse": 4, "text": "When he lies down, notice the place where he\u2019s lying, go in and uncover his feet, and lie down. Then he will explain to you what you should do.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4034992, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 8, "chapter": 3, "verse": 5, "text": "So Ruth said to her, \u201cI will do everything you say.\u201d [1]", "comment": "[1] Alt Hb tradition reads say to me"}, {"pk": 4034993, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 8, "chapter": 3, "verse": 6, "text": "She went down to the threshing floor and did everything her mother-in-law had charged her to do."}, {"pk": 4034994, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 8, "chapter": 3, "verse": 7, "text": "After Boaz ate, drank, and was in good spirits, [2] he went to lie down at the end of the pile of barley, and she came secretly, uncovered his feet, and lay down.", "comment": "[2] Lit and his heart was glad"}, {"pk": 4034995, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 8, "chapter": 3, "verse": 8, "text": "At midnight, Boaz was startled, turned over, and there lying at his feet was a woman!"}, {"pk": 4034996, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 8, "chapter": 3, "verse": 9, "text": "So he asked, \u201cWho are you?\u201d \u201cI am Ruth, your servant,\u201d she replied. \u201cTake me under your wing, [3] \u24d8 for you are a family redeemer.\u201d \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Ru 2:12
[3] Or \u201cSpread the edge of your garment; lit \u201cSpread the wing of your garment; Ru 2:12
\u24d8 Ezk 16:8"}, {"pk": 4034997, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 8, "chapter": 3, "verse": 10, "text": "Then he said, \u201cMay the LORD bless you, \u24da my daughter. You have shown more kindness now than before, [4] because you have not pursued younger men, whether rich or poor.", "comment": "[4] Lit kindness at the last than at the first
\u24da Ru 2:20"}, {"pk": 4034998, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 8, "chapter": 3, "verse": 11, "text": "Now don\u2019t be afraid, my daughter. I will do for you whatever you say, [5] since all the people in my town [6] know that you are a woman of noble character. \u24db", "comment": "[5] Some Hb mss, Orig, Syr, Tg, Vg read say to me
[6] Lit all the gate of my people
\u24db Ru 2:1; Pr 12:4; 31:10"}, {"pk": 4034999, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 8, "chapter": 3, "verse": 12, "text": "Yes, it is true that I am a family redeemer, but there is a redeemer closer than I am."}, {"pk": 4035000, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 8, "chapter": 3, "verse": 13, "text": "Stay here tonight, and in the morning, if he wants to redeem you, that\u2019s good. \u24dc Let him redeem you. But if he doesn\u2019t want to redeem you, as the LORD lives, \u24dd I will. Now lie down until morning.\u201d", "comment": "\u24dc Dt 25:5; Ru 4:5
\u24dd Jdg 8:19; 1Sm 14:39,45; 19:6; 2Sm 4:9; 12:5; 2Kg 2:2,6"}, {"pk": 4035001, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 8, "chapter": 3, "verse": 14, "text": "So she lay down at his feet until morning but got up while it was still dark. [7] Then Boaz said, \u201cDon\u2019t let it be known that a [8] woman came to the threshing floor.\u201d", "comment": "[7] Lit up before a man could recognize his companion
[8] LXX; MT reads the"}, {"pk": 4035002, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 8, "chapter": 3, "verse": 15, "text": "And he told Ruth, \u201cBring the shawl you\u2019re wearing and hold it out.\u201d When she held it out, he shoveled six measures of barley into her shawl, and she [9] went into the town.", "comment": "[9] Some Hb mss, Aramaic, Syr, Vg; other Hb mss read he"}, {"pk": 4035003, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 8, "chapter": 3, "verse": 16, "text": "She went to her mother-in-law, Naomi, who asked her, \u201cWhat happened, [10] my daughter?\u201d Then Ruth told her everything the man had done for her.", "comment": "[10] Lit \u201cWho are you"}, {"pk": 4035004, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 8, "chapter": 3, "verse": 17, "text": "She said, \u201cHe gave me these six measures of barley, because he said, [11] \u2018Don\u2019t go back to your mother-in-law empty-handed.\u2019\u201d", "comment": "[11] Alt Hb tradition, LXX, Syr, Tg read said to me"}, {"pk": 4035005, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 8, "chapter": 3, "verse": 18, "text": "Naomi said, \u201cMy daughter, wait until you find out how things go, for he won\u2019t rest unless he resolves this today.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4035006, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 8, "chapter": 4, "verse": 1, "text": "Boaz went to the gate of the town \u24d0 and sat down there. Soon the family redeemer Boaz had spoken about came by. Boaz said, \u201cCome over here [1] and sit down.\u201d So he went over and sat down.", "comment": "\u24d0 Ru 3:11-12; 2Sm 15:2; 18:4,24,33; 19:8; Ps 127:5
[1] Or said, \u201cCome here Mr. So-and-so"}, {"pk": 4035007, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 8, "chapter": 4, "verse": 2, "text": "Then Boaz took ten men of the town\u2019s elders \u24d1 and said, \u201cSit here.\u201d And they sat down.", "comment": "\u24d1 Dt 19:12; 21:3-6; 1Kg 21:8; Pr 31:23"}, {"pk": 4035008, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 8, "chapter": 4, "verse": 3, "text": "He said to the redeemer, \u201cNaomi, who has returned from the territory of Moab, is selling the portion of the field that belonged to our brother Elimelech. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Lv 25:25"}, {"pk": 4035009, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 8, "chapter": 4, "verse": 4, "text": "I thought I should inform you: [2] Buy it back in the presence of those seated here and in the presence of the elders of my people. If you want to redeem it, do it. But if you do [3] not want to redeem it, tell me so that I will know, because there isn\u2019t anyone other than you to redeem it, and I am next after you.\u201d \u201cI want to redeem it,\u201d he answered.", "comment": "[2] Lit should uncover your ear, saying
[3] Some Hb mss, LXX, Syr, Vg; other Hb mss read if he does"}, {"pk": 4035010, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 8, "chapter": 4, "verse": 5, "text": "Then Boaz said, \u201cOn the day you buy the field from Naomi, you will acquire [4] Ruth the Moabitess, the wife of the deceased man, to perpetuate the man\u2019s name on his property.\u201d [5] \u24d3", "comment": "[5] Alt Hb tradition reads Naomi, I will have already acquired from Ruth the Moabitess, the wife of the dead man, the privilege of raising up the name of the dead man on his property
[4] Lit Naomi and from
\u24d3 Gn 38:6-11; Lv 25:23-34; Dt 25:5-10"}, {"pk": 4035011, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 8, "chapter": 4, "verse": 6, "text": "The redeemer replied, \u201cI can\u2019t redeem it myself, or I will ruin my own inheritance. Take my right of redemption, because I can\u2019t redeem it.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4035012, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 8, "chapter": 4, "verse": 7, "text": "At an earlier period in Israel, a man removed his sandal \u24d4 and gave it to the other party in order to make any matter legally binding concerning the right of redemption or the exchange of property. This was the method of legally binding a transaction in Israel.", "comment": "\u24d4 Dt 25:8-10"}, {"pk": 4035013, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 8, "chapter": 4, "verse": 8, "text": "So the redeemer removed his sandal and said to Boaz, \u201cBuy back the property yourself.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4035014, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 8, "chapter": 4, "verse": 9, "text": "Boaz said to the elders and all the people, \u201cYou are witnesses today that I am buying from Naomi everything that belonged to Elimelech, Chilion, and Mahlon."}, {"pk": 4035015, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 8, "chapter": 4, "verse": 10, "text": "I have also acquired Ruth the Moabitess, Mahlon\u2019s widow, as my wife, to perpetuate the deceased man\u2019s name on his property, so that his name will not disappear among his relatives or from the gate of his hometown. You are witnesses today.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4035016, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 8, "chapter": 4, "verse": 11, "text": "All the people who were at the city gate, including the elders, said, \u201cWe are witnesses. May the LORD make the woman who is entering your house like Rachel and Leah, \u24d5 who together built the house of Israel. May you be powerful in Ephrathah and your name well known in Bethlehem.", "comment": "\u24d5 Gn 29:25-30; 35:16-18"}, {"pk": 4035017, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 8, "chapter": 4, "verse": 12, "text": "May your house become like the house of Perez, the son Tamar bore to Judah, \u24d6 because of the offspring the LORD will give you by this young woman.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d6 Gn 38; 46:12; Ru 4:18"}, {"pk": 4035018, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 8, "chapter": 4, "verse": 13, "text": "Boaz took Ruth and she became his wife. He slept with her, and the LORD granted conception to her, and she gave birth to a son."}, {"pk": 4035019, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 8, "chapter": 4, "verse": 14, "text": "The women said to Naomi, \u201cBlessed be the LORD, who has not left you without a family redeemer today. May his name become well known in Israel."}, {"pk": 4035020, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 8, "chapter": 4, "verse": 15, "text": "He will renew your life and sustain you in your old age. Indeed, your daughter-in-law, who loves you and is better to you than seven sons, \u24d7 has given birth to him.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d7 Ru 1:16-17; 2:11-12"}, {"pk": 4035021, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 8, "chapter": 4, "verse": 16, "text": "Naomi took the child, placed him on her lap, and became his nanny."}, {"pk": 4035022, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 8, "chapter": 4, "verse": 17, "text": "The neighbor women said, \u201cA son has been born to Naomi,\u201d and they named him Obed. [6] He was the father of Jesse, the father of David.", "comment": "[6] = Servant"}, {"pk": 4035023, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 8, "chapter": 4, "verse": 18, "text": "Now these are the family records of Perez: Perez fathered Hezron,
"}, {"pk": 4035024, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 8, "chapter": 4, "verse": 19, "text": "Hezron fathered Ram, [7] Ram fathered Amminadab,
", "comment": "[7] LXX reads Aram; Mt 1:3-4"}, {"pk": 4035025, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 8, "chapter": 4, "verse": 20, "text": "Amminadab fathered Nahshon, Nahshon fathered Salmon,
"}, {"pk": 4035026, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 8, "chapter": 4, "verse": 21, "text": "Salmon fathered Boaz, Boaz fathered Obed,
"}, {"pk": 4035027, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 8, "chapter": 4, "verse": 22, "text": "Obed fathered Jesse, and Jesse fathered David. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Mt 1:3-6"}, {"pk": 4035028, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 1, "verse": 1, "text": "There was a man from Ramathaim-zophim \u24d9 in [1] the hill country of Ephraim. \u24da His name was Elkanah \u24db son of Jeroham, son of Elihu, son of Tohu, son of Zuph, an Ephraimite.", "comment": "[1] Or from Ramathaim, a Zuphite from
\u24d9 1Sm 1:19
\u24db 1Ch 6:22-28,33-38
\u24da Jos 17:14-18; Jdg 17:1"}, {"pk": 4035029, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 1, "verse": 2, "text": "He had two wives, \u24dc the first named Hannah \u24dd and the second Peninnah. Peninnah had children, but Hannah was childless.", "comment": "\u24dd Lk 2:36
\u24dc Dt 21:15-17"}, {"pk": 4035030, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 1, "verse": 3, "text": "This man would go up from his town every year \u24d0 to worship and to sacrifice \u24d1 to the LORD of Armies at Shiloh, \u24d2 where Eli\u2019s two sons, Hophni and Phinehas, were the LORD\u2019s priests.", "comment": "\u24d2 Jos 18:1
\u24d1 Ex 23:14-17
\u24d0 Ex 34:23; Dt 16:16; Lk 2:41"}, {"pk": 4035031, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 1, "verse": 4, "text": "Whenever Elkanah offered a sacrifice, he always gave portions of the meat \u24d3 to his wife Peninnah and to each of her sons and daughters.", "comment": "\u24d3 Dt 12:17-18"}, {"pk": 4035032, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 1, "verse": 5, "text": "But he gave a double [2] portion \u24d4 to Hannah, for he loved her even though the LORD had kept her from conceiving.", "comment": "\u24d4 Gn 43:34; 48:22
[2] Or gave only one; Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4035033, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 1, "verse": 6, "text": "Her rival would taunt her severely just to provoke her, because the LORD had kept Hannah from conceiving."}, {"pk": 4035034, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 1, "verse": 7, "text": "Year after year, when she went up to the LORD\u2019s house, \u24d5 her rival taunted her in this way. Hannah would weep and would not eat.", "comment": "\u24d5 Jos 18:1"}, {"pk": 4035035, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 1, "verse": 8, "text": "\u201cHannah, why are you crying?\u201d her husband Elkanah would ask. \u201cWhy won\u2019t you eat? Why are you troubled? Am I not better to you than ten sons?\u201d \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Ru 4:15"}, {"pk": 4035036, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 1, "verse": 9, "text": "On one occasion, Hannah got up after they ate and drank at Shiloh. [3] The priest Eli was sitting on a chair by the doorpost of the LORD\u2019s temple. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 1Sm 3:3
[3] LXX adds and presented herself before the LORD"}, {"pk": 4035037, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 1, "verse": 10, "text": "Deeply hurt, Hannah prayed to the LORD and wept with many tears. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 1Sm 30:6; 2Kg 4:27"}, {"pk": 4035038, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 1, "verse": 11, "text": "Making a vow, \u24d9 she pleaded, \u201cLORD of Armies, if you will take notice of your servant\u2019s affliction, \u24da remember and not forget me, and give your servant a son, [4] I will give him to the LORD all the days of his life, and his hair will never be cut.\u201d [5] \u24db", "comment": "[4] Lit a seed of men
\u24db Nm 6:5; Jdg 13:5; 16:7
[5] Lit and no razor will go up on his head
\u24da Gn 29:32
\u24d9 Nm 30:6-11"}, {"pk": 4035039, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 1, "verse": 12, "text": "While she continued praying in the LORD\u2019s presence, Eli watched her mouth."}, {"pk": 4035040, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 1, "verse": 13, "text": "Hannah was praying silently, [6] \u24dc and though her lips were moving, her voice could not be heard. Eli thought she was drunk", "comment": "[6] Lit praying to her heart
\u24dc Gn 24:42-45"}, {"pk": 4035041, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 1, "verse": 14, "text": "and said to her, \u201cHow long are you going to be drunk? \u24dd Get rid of your wine!\u201d", "comment": "\u24dd Ac 2:4,13"}, {"pk": 4035042, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 1, "verse": 15, "text": "\u201cNo, my lord,\u201d Hannah replied. \u201cI am a woman with a broken heart. I haven\u2019t had any wine or beer; I\u2019ve been pouring out my heart before the LORD. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 62:8"}, {"pk": 4035043, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 1, "verse": 16, "text": "Don\u2019t think of me as a wicked woman; \u24d1 I\u2019ve been praying from the depth of my anguish and resentment.\u201d \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d1 1Sm 2:12
\u24d2 Lk 6:45"}, {"pk": 4035044, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 1, "verse": 17, "text": "Eli responded, \u201cGo in peace, \u24d3 and may the God of Israel grant the request you\u2019ve made of him.\u201d \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d3 1Sm 25:35; 2Kg 5:19; Mk 5:34
\u24d4 Ru 2:13"}, {"pk": 4035045, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 1, "verse": 18, "text": "\u201cMay your servant find favor with you,\u201d \u24d5 she replied. Then Hannah went on her way; she ate and no longer looked despondent. [7] \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d5 Ru 2:13
[7] Lit and her face was not to her again
\u24d6 Rm 15:13"}, {"pk": 4035046, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 1, "verse": 19, "text": "The next morning Elkanah and Hannah got up early to worship before the LORD. Afterward, they returned home to Ramah. \u24d7 Then Elkanah was intimate with his wife Hannah, and the LORD remembered her. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d7 1Sm 1:1; 2:11
\u24d8 Gn 8:1; 30:22; 1Sm 1:11"}, {"pk": 4035047, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 1, "verse": 20, "text": "After some time, [8] Hannah conceived and gave birth to a son. She named him Samuel, [9] because she said, \u201cI requested him from the LORD.\u201d", "comment": "[8] Lit In the turning of the days
[9] In Hb, the name Samuel sounds like the phrase \u201crequested from God.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4035048, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 1, "verse": 21, "text": "When Elkanah and all his household went up to make the annual sacrifice \u24d9 and his vow offering to the LORD,", "comment": "\u24d9 Dt 12:11; 1Sm 1:3"}, {"pk": 4035049, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 1, "verse": 22, "text": "Hannah did not go and explained to her husband, \u201cAfter the child is weaned, I\u2019ll take him to appear in the LORD\u2019s presence \u24da and to stay there permanently.\u201d \u24db", "comment": "\u24da Lk 2:22
\u24db 1Sm 1:11,28"}, {"pk": 4035050, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 1, "verse": 23, "text": "Her husband Elkanah replied, \u201cDo what you think is best, [10] \u24dc and stay here until you\u2019ve weaned him. May the LORD confirm your [11] word.\u201d \u24dd So Hannah stayed there and nursed her son until she weaned him.", "comment": "[10] Lit what is good in your eyes
[11] DSS, LXX, Syr; MT reads his
\u24dc Nm 30:10-11
\u24dd Nm 30:13"}, {"pk": 4035051, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 1, "verse": 24, "text": "When she had weaned him, she took him with her to Shiloh, as well as a three-year-old bull, [12] half a bushel [13] of flour, and a clay jar of wine. \u24d0 Though the boy was still young, [14] she took him to the LORD\u2019s house at Shiloh. \u24d1", "comment": "[12] DSS, LXX, Syr; MT reads Shiloh with three bulls
\u24d1 Jos 18:1; 1Sm 4:3-4
[14] Lit And the youth was a youth
\u24d0 Nm 15:9-10
[13] Lit bull and an ephah"}, {"pk": 4035052, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 1, "verse": 25, "text": "Then they slaughtered the bull and brought the boy to Eli."}, {"pk": 4035053, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 1, "verse": 26, "text": "\u201cPlease, my lord,\u201d she said, \u201cas surely as you live, \u24d2 my lord, I am the woman who stood here beside you praying to the LORD.", "comment": "\u24d2 2Kg 2:2,4,6"}, {"pk": 4035054, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 1, "verse": 27, "text": "I prayed for this boy, \u24d3 and since the LORD gave me what I asked him for, \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 1Sm 1:17,20
\u24d3 1Sm 1:11-13"}, {"pk": 4035055, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 1, "verse": 28, "text": "I now give the boy to the LORD. For as long as he lives, he is given to the LORD.\u201d \u24d5 Then he [15] worshiped the LORD there. [16]", "comment": "[16] LXX reads Then she left him there before the LORD
[15] DSS read she; some Hb mss, Syr, Vg read they
\u24d5 1Sm 1:11"}, {"pk": 4035056, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 2, "verse": 1, "text": "Hannah prayed: \u24d6 My heart rejoices in the LORD; \u24d7
my horn is lifted up by the LORD.
My mouth boasts over my enemies,
because I rejoice in your salvation. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Is 12:2-3
\u24d7 Ps 75:4-5,10; 92:10
\u24d6 Ps 72:20; Hab 3:1; Lk 1:46-55"}, {"pk": 4035057, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 2, "verse": 2, "text": "There is no one holy like the LORD. \u24d9
There is no one besides you! \u24da
And there is no rock like our God. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24da 2Sm 22:32
\u24d9 Ex 15:11
\u24db 2Sm 7:22; Ps 18:31"}, {"pk": 4035058, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 2, "verse": 3, "text": "Do not boast so proudly,
or let arrogant words come out of your mouth,
for the LORD is a God of knowledge,
and actions are weighed by him. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Pr 16:2; 24:12"}, {"pk": 4035059, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 2, "verse": 4, "text": "The bows of the warriors are broken, \u24dd
but the feeble are clothed with strength. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 18:39; Heb 11:32-34
\u24dd Ps 37:15; 46:9"}, {"pk": 4035060, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 2, "verse": 5, "text": "Those who are full hire themselves out for food,
but those who are starving hunger no more.
The woman who is childless gives birth to seven, \u24d1
but the woman with many sons pines away. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Jr 15:9
\u24d1 Ru 4:15; Ps 113:9"}, {"pk": 4035061, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 2, "verse": 6, "text": "The LORD brings death and gives life; \u24d3
he sends some down to Sheol, and he raises others up. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d3 Dt 32:39
\u24d4 Is 26:19"}, {"pk": 4035062, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 2, "verse": 7, "text": "The LORD brings poverty and gives wealth; \u24d5
he humbles and he exalts. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d5 Dt 8:17-18
\u24d6 Jb 15:11; Jms 4:10"}, {"pk": 4035063, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 2, "verse": 8, "text": "He raises the poor from the dust \u24d7
and lifts the needy from the trash heap. \u24d8
He seats them with noblemen \u24d9
and gives them a throne of honor. [1]
For the foundations of the earth are the LORD\u2019s; \u24da
he has set the world on them. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24d8 2Sm 7:8; Dn 2:48; Jms 2:5
\u24d7 Jb 42:10-12; Ps 75:7
\u24d9 Jb 36:7
[1] DSS, LXX add He gives the vow of the one who makes a vow and he blesses the years of the just.
\u24da Jb 38:4-6; Ps 75:3
\u24db Ps 113:7-8"}, {"pk": 4035064, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 2, "verse": 9, "text": "He guards the steps [2] of his faithful ones, \u24dc
but the wicked perish in darkness, \u24dd
for a person does not prevail by his own strength. \u24d0
", "comment": "[2] Lit feet
\u24dc Ps 91:11-12; 1Pt 1:5
\u24dd Mt 8:12
\u24d0 Ps 33:16-17"}, {"pk": 4035065, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 2, "verse": 10, "text": "Those who oppose the LORD will be shattered; [3] \u24d1
he will thunder in the heavens against them. \u24d2
The LORD will judge the ends of the earth. \u24d3
He will give power to his king;
he will lift up the horn of his anointed. [4] \u24d4
", "comment": "[3] DSS, LXX read The LORD shatters those who dispute with him
\u24d1 Ps 2:9
\u24d2 1Sm 7:10; Ps 18:13-14
\u24d3 Ps 96:13; 98:9
[4] Or Messiah
\u24d4 1Sm 2:35; 12:3; 16:6; Ps 89:24"}, {"pk": 4035066, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 2, "verse": 11, "text": "Elkanah went home to Ramah, \u24d5 but the boy served the LORD in the presence of the priest Eli. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d5 1Sm 1:1,19
\u24d6 1Sm 1:28; 2:18; 3:1"}, {"pk": 4035067, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 2, "verse": 12, "text": "Eli\u2019s sons were wicked men; \u24d7 they did not respect the LORD \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d7 1Sm 1:15
\u24d8 Jr 2:8; 9:3,6"}, {"pk": 4035068, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 2, "verse": 13, "text": "or the priests\u2019 share of the sacrifices from the people. When anyone offered a sacrifice, the priest\u2019s servant would come with a three-pronged meat fork while the meat was boiling"}, {"pk": 4035069, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 2, "verse": 14, "text": "and plunge it into the container, kettle, cauldron, or cooking pot. \u24d9 The priest would claim for himself whatever the meat fork brought up. This is the way they treated all the Israelites who came there to Shiloh.", "comment": "\u24d9 Lv 7:29-34"}, {"pk": 4035070, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 2, "verse": 15, "text": "Even before the fat was burned, \u24da the priest\u2019s servant would come and say to the one who was sacrificing, \u201cGive the priest some meat to roast, because he won\u2019t accept boiled meat from you\u2009\u2014\u2009only raw.\u201d", "comment": "\u24da Lv 3:3-5,16"}, {"pk": 4035071, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 2, "verse": 16, "text": "If that person said to him, \u201cThe fat must be burned first; then you can take whatever you want for yourself,\u201d \u24db the servant would reply, \u201cNo, I insist that you hand it over right now. If you don\u2019t, I\u2019ll take it by force!\u201d", "comment": "\u24db Lv 7:25"}, {"pk": 4035072, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 2, "verse": 17, "text": "So the servants\u2019 sin was very severe in the presence of the LORD, because the men treated the LORD\u2019s offering with contempt. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Mal 2:7-9"}, {"pk": 4035073, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 2, "verse": 18, "text": "Samuel served in the LORD\u2019s presence \u24dd\u2014this mere boy was dressed in the linen ephod. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd 1Sm 2:11; 3:1
\u24d0 1Sm 2:28"}, {"pk": 4035074, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 2, "verse": 19, "text": "Each year his mother made him a little robe \u24d1 and took it to him when she went with her husband to offer the annual sacrifice. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d1 Ex 28:31
\u24d2 1Sm 1:3,21"}, {"pk": 4035075, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 2, "verse": 20, "text": "Eli would bless Elkanah and his wife: \u24d3 \u201cMay the LORD give you children by this woman in place of the one she [5] has given to the LORD.\u201d \u24d4 Then they would go home.", "comment": "\u24d3 Lk 2:34
[5] DSS; MT reads he
\u24d4 1Sm 1:11,22,28"}, {"pk": 4035076, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 2, "verse": 21, "text": "The LORD paid attention to Hannah\u2019s need, \u24d5 and she conceived and gave birth to three sons and two daughters. Meanwhile, the boy Samuel grew up in the presence of the LORD. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d5 Gn 21:1
\u24d6 1Sm 2:26; 3:19-21; Lk 2:40"}, {"pk": 4035077, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 2, "verse": 22, "text": "Now Eli was very old. He heard about everything his sons were doing to all Israel \u24d7 and how they were sleeping with the women who served at the entrance to the tent of meeting. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d7 1Sm 2:13-17
\u24d8 Ex 38:8"}, {"pk": 4035078, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 2, "verse": 23, "text": "He said to them, \u201cWhy are you doing these things? I have heard about your evil actions from all these people."}, {"pk": 4035079, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 2, "verse": 24, "text": "No, my sons, the news I hear the LORD\u2019s people spreading is not good."}, {"pk": 4035080, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 2, "verse": 25, "text": "If one person sins against another, God can intercede for him, but if a person sins against the LORD, who can intercede for him?\u201d \u24d9 But they would not listen to their father, since the LORD intended to kill them. \u24da", "comment": "\u24d9 Nm 15:30-31; Heb 10:26-27
\u24da Ex 5:2; 14:17-18; Jos 11:18-20"}, {"pk": 4035081, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 2, "verse": 26, "text": "By contrast, the boy Samuel grew in stature and in favor with the LORD and with people. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Lk 2:52"}, {"pk": 4035082, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 2, "verse": 27, "text": "A man of God came to Eli and said to him, \u24dc \u201cThis is what the LORD says: \u2018Didn\u2019t I reveal myself to your forefather\u2019s family [6] when they were in Egypt and belonged to Pharaoh\u2019s palace? \u24dd", "comment": "[6] Lit the palace of your father
\u24dc Dt 33:1; Jdg 13:6
\u24dd Ex 4:14-16; 12:1,43"}, {"pk": 4035083, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 2, "verse": 28, "text": "Out of all the tribes of Israel, I chose your house [7] to be my priests, to offer sacrifices on my altar, to burn incense, and to wear an ephod in my presence. \u24d0 I also gave your forefather\u2019s family all the Israelite fire offerings.", "comment": "[7] Lit selected him
\u24d0 Ex 28:1-4"}, {"pk": 4035084, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 2, "verse": 29, "text": "Why, then, do all of you despise my sacrifices and offerings that I require at the place of worship? \u24d1 You have honored your sons more than me, \u24d2 by making yourselves fat with the best part of all of the offerings of my people Israel.\u2019", "comment": "\u24d1 Dt 12:5-7
\u24d2 Mt 10:37"}, {"pk": 4035085, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 2, "verse": 30, "text": "\u201cTherefore, this is the declaration of the LORD, the God of Israel: \u2018I did say that your family and your forefather\u2019s family would walk before me forever. \u24d3 But now,\u2019 this is the LORD\u2019s declaration, \u2018no longer! For those who honor me I will honor, \u24d4 but those who despise me will be disgraced. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 1Kg 2:26-27
\u24d3 Ex 29:9; 40:12-15; Nm 25:10-13
\u24d4 Ps 50:23"}, {"pk": 4035086, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 2, "verse": 31, "text": "Look, the days are coming when I will cut off your strength and the strength of your forefather\u2019s house, so that none in your family will reach old age. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 1Sm 4:11-18; 22:17-20"}, {"pk": 4035087, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 2, "verse": 32, "text": "You will see distress in the place of worship, \u24d7 in spite of all that is good in Israel, and no one in your family will ever again reach old age. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d7 1Kg 2:26-27
\u24d8 Zch 8:4"}, {"pk": 4035088, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 2, "verse": 33, "text": "Any man from your family I do not cut off from my altar will bring grief [8] and sadness to you. All your descendants will die violently. [9] [10]", "comment": "[9] DSS, LXX read die by the sword of men
[8] Lit grief to your eyes
[10] Lit die men"}, {"pk": 4035089, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 2, "verse": 34, "text": "This will be the sign that will come to you concerning your two sons Hophni and Phinehas: \u24d9 both of them will die on the same day. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da 1Sm 4:11
\u24d9 1Sm 10:7-9; 1Kg 13:3"}, {"pk": 4035090, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 2, "verse": 35, "text": "\u201c\u2018Then I will raise up a faithful priest \u24db for myself. He will do whatever is in my heart and mind. I will establish a lasting dynasty for him, \u24dc and he will walk before my anointed one for all time. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24db 1Sm 3:20
\u24dc 1Sm 8:3-5; 1Kg 11:38
\u24dd 1Sm 10:9-10; 12:3; 16:13"}, {"pk": 4035091, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 2, "verse": 36, "text": "Anyone who is left in your family will come and bow down to him for a piece of silver or a loaf of bread. He will say: Please appoint me to some priestly office so I can have a piece of bread to eat.\u2019\u201d"}, {"pk": 4035092, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 3, "verse": 1, "text": "The boy Samuel served the LORD in Eli\u2019s presence. \u24d0 In those days the word of the LORD was rare and prophetic visions were not widespread. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d0 1Sm 2:11,18
\u24d1 Ps 74:9; Ezk 7:26; Am 8:11-12"}, {"pk": 4035093, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 3, "verse": 2, "text": "One day Eli, whose eyesight was failing, \u24d2 was lying in his usual place.", "comment": "\u24d2 1Sm 4:15"}, {"pk": 4035094, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 3, "verse": 3, "text": "Before the lamp of God had gone out, \u24d3 Samuel was lying down in the temple of the LORD, where the ark of God was located.", "comment": "\u24d3 Ex 27:20-21"}, {"pk": 4035095, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 3, "verse": 4, "text": "Then the LORD called Samuel, [1] and he answered, \u201cHere I am.\u201d", "comment": "[1] DSS, LXX read called, \u201cSamuel! Samuel!\u201d "}, {"pk": 4035096, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 3, "verse": 5, "text": "He ran to Eli and said, \u201cHere I am; you called me.\u201d \u201cI didn\u2019t call,\u201d Eli replied. \u201cGo back and lie down.\u201d So he went and lay down."}, {"pk": 4035097, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 3, "verse": 6, "text": "Once again the LORD called, \u201cSamuel!\u201d Samuel got up, went to Eli, and said, \u201cHere I am; you called me.\u201d \u201cI didn\u2019t call, my son,\u201d he replied. \u201cGo back and lie down.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4035098, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 3, "verse": 7, "text": "Now Samuel did not yet know the LORD, because the word of the LORD had not yet been revealed to him."}, {"pk": 4035099, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 3, "verse": 8, "text": "Once again, for the third time, the LORD called Samuel. He got up, went to Eli, and said, \u201cHere I am; you called me.\u201d Then Eli understood that the LORD was calling the boy."}, {"pk": 4035100, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 3, "verse": 9, "text": "He told Samuel, \u201cGo and lie down. If he calls you, say, \u2018Speak, LORD, for your servant is listening.\u2019\u201d So Samuel went and lay down in his place."}, {"pk": 4035101, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 3, "verse": 10, "text": "The LORD came, stood there, and called as before, \u201cSamuel, Samuel!\u201d Samuel responded, \u201cSpeak, for your servant is listening.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4035102, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 3, "verse": 11, "text": "The LORD said to Samuel, \u201cI am about to do something in Israel that everyone who hears about it will shudder. [2] \u24d4", "comment": "[2] Lit about it, his two ears will tingle; Hb obscure
\u24d4 2Kg 21:12; Jr 19:3"}, {"pk": 4035103, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 3, "verse": 12, "text": "On that day I will carry out against Eli everything I said about his family, from beginning to end. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 1Sm 2:27-36"}, {"pk": 4035104, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 3, "verse": 13, "text": "I told him that I am going to judge his family forever because of the iniquity he knows about: his sons are cursing God, [3] and he has not stopped them. \u24d6", "comment": "[3] LXX, Old Lat; MT reads them
\u24d6 Dt 17:12; 21:18"}, {"pk": 4035105, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 3, "verse": 14, "text": "Therefore, I have sworn to Eli\u2019s family: The iniquity of Eli\u2019s family will never be wiped out by either sacrifice or offering.\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Lv 15:31; Is 22:14"}, {"pk": 4035106, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 3, "verse": 15, "text": "Samuel lay down until the morning; then he opened the doors of the LORD\u2019s house. He was afraid to tell Eli the vision,"}, {"pk": 4035107, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 3, "verse": 16, "text": "but Eli called him and said, \u201cSamuel, my son.\u201d \u201cHere I am,\u201d answered Samuel."}, {"pk": 4035108, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 3, "verse": 17, "text": "\u201cWhat was the message he gave you?\u201d Eli asked. \u201cDon\u2019t hide it from me. May God punish you and do so severely if you hide anything from me that he told you.\u201d \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 2Sm 3:35"}, {"pk": 4035109, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 3, "verse": 18, "text": "So Samuel told him everything and did not hide anything from him. Eli responded, \u201cHe is the LORD. Let him do what he thinks is good.\u201d [4] \u24d9", "comment": "[4] Lit what is good in his eyes
\u24d9 Ex 34:5-7; Lv 10:3; Jb 2:10; Is 39:8"}, {"pk": 4035110, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 3, "verse": 19, "text": "Samuel grew, \u24da and the LORD was with him, \u24db and he fulfilled everything Samuel prophesied. [5] \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc 1Sm 9:6
\u24da 1Sm 2:21
\u24db Gn 21:22; 28:15
[5] Lit he let none of his words fall to the ground"}, {"pk": 4035111, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 3, "verse": 20, "text": "All Israel from Dan to Beer-sheba knew that Samuel was a confirmed prophet of the LORD. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd 1Sm 2:35"}, {"pk": 4035112, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 3, "verse": 21, "text": "The LORD continued to appear in Shiloh, because there he revealed himself to Samuel by his word. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 1Sm 3:10"}, {"pk": 4035113, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 4, "verse": 1, "text": "And Samuel\u2019s words came to all Israel. Israel went out to meet the Philistines in battle and [1] camped at Ebenezer \u24d1 while the Philistines camped at Aphek. \u24d2", "comment": "[1] LXX reads In those days the Philistines gathered together to fight against Israel, and Israel went out to engage them in battle. They
\u24d1 1Sm 7:12
\u24d2 Jos 12:18; 1Sm 29:1"}, {"pk": 4035114, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 4, "verse": 2, "text": "The Philistines lined up in battle formation against Israel, and as the battle intensified, Israel was defeated by the Philistines, who struck down about four thousand men on the battlefield."}, {"pk": 4035115, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 4, "verse": 3, "text": "When the troops returned to the camp, the elders of Israel asked, \u201cWhy did the LORD defeat us today before the Philistines? \u24d3 Let\u2019s bring the ark of the LORD\u2019s covenant from Shiloh. Then it [2] will go with us and save us from our enemies.\u201d \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d3 Jos 7:7-8
[2] Or he
\u24d4 Nm 10:35; Jos 6:6"}, {"pk": 4035116, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 4, "verse": 4, "text": "So the people sent men to Shiloh to bring back the ark of the covenant of the LORD of Armies, who is enthroned between the cherubim. \u24d5 Eli\u2019s two sons, Hophni and Phinehas, were there with the ark of the covenant of God.", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 25:22; Nm 7:89"}, {"pk": 4035117, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 4, "verse": 5, "text": "When the ark of the covenant of the LORD entered the camp, all the Israelites raised such a loud shout that the ground shook. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Jos 6:5,20"}, {"pk": 4035118, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 4, "verse": 6, "text": "The Philistines heard the sound of the war cry and asked, \u201cWhat\u2019s this loud shout in the Hebrews\u2019 camp?\u201d When the Philistines discovered that the ark of the LORD had entered the camp,"}, {"pk": 4035119, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 4, "verse": 7, "text": "they panicked. \u201cA god has entered their camp!\u201d they said. \u201cWoe to us, nothing like this has happened before. [3]", "comment": "[3] Lit yesterday or the day before"}, {"pk": 4035120, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 4, "verse": 8, "text": "Woe to us, who will rescue us from these magnificent gods? These are the gods that slaughtered the Egyptians with all kinds of plagues in the wilderness."}, {"pk": 4035121, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 4, "verse": 9, "text": "Show some courage and be men, Philistines! \u24d7 Otherwise, you\u2019ll serve the Hebrews just as they served you. \u24d8 Now be men and fight!\u201d", "comment": "\u24d8 Jdg 13:1; 1Sm 14:21
\u24d7 1Co 16:13"}, {"pk": 4035122, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 4, "verse": 10, "text": "So the Philistines fought, and Israel was defeated, \u24d9 and each man fled to his tent. \u24da The slaughter was severe\u2009\u2014\u2009thirty thousand of the Israelite foot soldiers fell.", "comment": "\u24d9 Dt 28:15,25; 1Sm 4:2
\u24da 2Sm 18:17; 2Kg 14:12"}, {"pk": 4035123, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 4, "verse": 11, "text": "The ark of God was captured, and Eli\u2019s two sons, Hophni and Phinehas, died. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db 1Sm 2:34; Ps 78:56-64"}, {"pk": 4035124, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 4, "verse": 12, "text": "That same day, a Benjaminite man ran \u24dc from the battle and came to Shiloh. His clothes were torn, \u24dd and there was dirt on his head.", "comment": "\u24dd Jos 7:6; 2Sm 1:2; 15:32; Neh 9:1
\u24dc Jos 7:22; 1Sm 8:11"}, {"pk": 4035125, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 4, "verse": 13, "text": "When he arrived, there was Eli sitting on his chair beside the road watching, \u24d0 because he was anxious about the ark of God. When the man entered the city to give a report, the entire city cried out.", "comment": "\u24d0 1Sm 1:9; 4:18"}, {"pk": 4035126, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 4, "verse": 14, "text": "Eli heard the outcry and asked, \u201cWhy this commotion?\u201d The man quickly came and reported to Eli."}, {"pk": 4035127, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 4, "verse": 15, "text": "At that time Eli was ninety-eight years old, and his eyes didn\u2019t move [4] because he couldn\u2019t see. \u24d1", "comment": "[4] Lit his eyes stood; 1Kg 14:4
\u24d1 1Kg 14:4"}, {"pk": 4035128, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 4, "verse": 16, "text": "The man said to Eli, \u201cI\u2019m the one who came from the battle. [5] I fled from there today.\u201d \u201cWhat happened, my son?\u201d \u24d2 Eli asked.", "comment": "[5] LXX reads camp
\u24d2 2Sm 1:4"}, {"pk": 4035129, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 4, "verse": 17, "text": "The messenger answered, \u201cIsrael has fled from the Philistines, and also there was a great slaughter among the people. Your two sons, Hophni and Phinehas, are both dead, and the ark of God has been captured.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4035130, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 4, "verse": 18, "text": "When he mentioned the ark of God, Eli fell backward off the chair by the city gate, \u24d3 and since he was old and heavy, his neck broke and he died. Eli had judged Israel forty years.", "comment": "\u24d3 1Sm 4:13"}, {"pk": 4035131, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 4, "verse": 19, "text": "Eli\u2019s daughter-in-law, the wife of Phinehas, was pregnant and about to give birth. When she heard the news about the capture of God\u2019s ark and the deaths of her father-in-law and her husband, she collapsed and gave birth because her labor pains came on her."}, {"pk": 4035132, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 4, "verse": 20, "text": "As she was dying, [6] the women taking care of her said, \u201cDon\u2019t be afraid. You\u2019ve given birth to a son!\u201d \u24d4 But she did not respond or pay attention.", "comment": "[6] LXX reads And in her time of delivery, she was about to die
\u24d4 Gn 35:16-19"}, {"pk": 4035133, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 4, "verse": 21, "text": "She named the boy Ichabod, [7] saying, \u201cThe glory has departed from Israel,\u201d \u24d5 referring to the capture of the ark of God \u24d6 and to the deaths of her father-in-law and her husband.", "comment": "\u24d6 1Sm 4:11
\u24d5 Ps 26:8; Jr 2:11
[7] = Where Is Glory?"}, {"pk": 4035134, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 4, "verse": 22, "text": "\u201cThe glory has departed from Israel,\u201d she said, \u201cbecause the ark of God has been captured.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4035135, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 5, "verse": 1, "text": "After the Philistines had captured the ark of God, they took it from Ebenezer \u24d7 to Ashdod, \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Jos 13:3
\u24d7 1Sm 4:1; 7:12"}, {"pk": 4035136, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 5, "verse": 2, "text": "brought it into the temple of Dagon [1] \u24d9 and placed it next to his statue. [2]", "comment": "[2] Lit to Dagon
\u24d9 Jdg 16:23-24; 1Ch 10:8-10
[1] A Philistine god of the sea, grain, or storm"}, {"pk": 4035137, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 5, "verse": 3, "text": "When the people of Ashdod got up early the next morning, there was Dagon, fallen with his face to the ground before the ark of the LORD. \u24da So they took Dagon and returned him to his place.", "comment": "\u24da Is 46:1-9"}, {"pk": 4035138, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 5, "verse": 4, "text": "But when they got up early the next morning, there was Dagon, fallen with his face to the ground before the ark of the LORD. This time, Dagon\u2019s head and both of his hands were broken off and lying on the threshold. Only Dagon\u2019s torso remained. [3]", "comment": "[3] LXX; Hb reads Only Dagon remained on it"}, {"pk": 4035139, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 5, "verse": 5, "text": "That is why, still today, the priests of Dagon and everyone who enters the temple of Dagon in Ashdod do not step on Dagon\u2019s threshold."}, {"pk": 4035140, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 5, "verse": 6, "text": "The LORD\u2019s hand was heavy on the people of Ashdod. \u24db He terrified \u24dc the people of Ashdod and its territory and afflicted them with tumors. [4] [5] \u24dd", "comment": "\u24db Ex 9:3; 1Sm 5:7,11
\u24dc 1Sm 6:5
[4] LXX adds He brought up mice against them, and they swarmed in their ships. Then mice went up into the land and there was a mortal panic in the city.
[5] Perhaps bubonic plague
\u24dd Dt 28:27; Ps 78:66"}, {"pk": 4035141, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 5, "verse": 7, "text": "When the people of Ashdod saw what was happening, they said, \u201cThe ark of Israel\u2019s God must not stay here with us, because his hand is strongly against us and our god Dagon.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4035142, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 5, "verse": 8, "text": "So they called all the Philistine rulers together \u24d0 and asked, \u201cWhat should we do with the ark of Israel\u2019s God?\u201d \u201cThe ark of Israel\u2019s God should be moved to Gath,\u201d they replied. So they moved the ark of Israel\u2019s God.", "comment": "\u24d0 1Sm 5:11; 29:6-11"}, {"pk": 4035143, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 5, "verse": 9, "text": "After they had moved it, the LORD\u2019s hand was against the city of Gath, \u24d1 causing a great panic. He afflicted the people of the city, from the youngest to the oldest, with an outbreak of tumors. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d1 1Sm 5:11; 7:13
\u24d2 1Sm 5:6"}, {"pk": 4035144, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 5, "verse": 10, "text": "The people of Gath then sent the ark of God to Ekron, but when it got there, the Ekronites cried out, \u201cThey\u2019ve moved the ark of Israel\u2019s God to us to kill us and our people!\u201d [6]", "comment": "[6] DSS, LXX read \u201cWhy have you moved... people?\u201d "}, {"pk": 4035145, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 5, "verse": 11, "text": "The Ekronites called all the Philistine rulers together. \u24d3 They said, \u201cSend the ark of Israel\u2019s God away. Let it return to its place so it won\u2019t kill us and our people!\u201d [7] For the fear of death pervaded the city; God\u2019s hand was oppressing them. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 1Sm 5:6,9
\u24d3 1Sm 5:8
[7] DSS, LXX read \u201cWhy don\u2019t you return it to... people?\u201d "}, {"pk": 4035146, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 5, "verse": 12, "text": "Those who did not die were afflicted with tumors, and the outcry of the city went up to heaven. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 12:30"}, {"pk": 4035147, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 6, "verse": 1, "text": "When the ark of the LORD had been in Philistine territory for seven months,"}, {"pk": 4035148, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 6, "verse": 2, "text": "the Philistines summoned the priests and the diviners \u24d6 and pleaded, \u201cWhat should we do with the ark of the LORD? Tell us how we can send it back to its place.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d6 Gn 41:8; Ex 7:11; Is 2:6"}, {"pk": 4035149, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 6, "verse": 3, "text": "They replied, \u201cIf you send the ark of Israel\u2019s God away, do not send it without an offering. \u24d7 Send back a guilt offering to him, \u24d8 and you will be healed. Then the reason his hand hasn\u2019t been removed from you will be revealed.\u201d [1]", "comment": "[1] DSS, LXX read healed, and an atonement shall be made for you. Shouldn\u2019t his hand be removed from you?\u201d
\u24d8 Lv 5:15-16
\u24d7 Dt 16:16"}, {"pk": 4035150, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 6, "verse": 4, "text": "They asked, \u201cWhat guilt offering should we send back to him?\u201d And they answered, \u201cFive gold tumors and five gold mice \u24d9 corresponding to the number of Philistine rulers, \u24da since there was one plague for both you [2] and your rulers.", "comment": "\u24d9 1Sm 5:6,9,12; 6:17
\u24da Jos 13:3; Jdg 3:3; 1Sm 6:17-18
[2] Some Hb mss, LXX; other Hb mss read them"}, {"pk": 4035151, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 6, "verse": 5, "text": "Make images of your tumors and of your mice that are destroying the land. Give glory to Israel\u2019s God, \u24db and perhaps he will stop oppressing you, [3] \u24dc your gods, and your land. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24db Jos 7:19; Is 42:2
[3] Lit will lighten the heaviness of his hand from you
\u24dc 1Sm 5:6,11
\u24dd 1Sm 5:3-4,7"}, {"pk": 4035152, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 6, "verse": 6, "text": "Why harden your hearts as the Egyptians and Pharaoh hardened theirs? \u24d0 When he afflicted them, didn\u2019t they send Israel away, and Israel left? \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d0 Ex 8:15,32; 9:34
\u24d1 Ex 4:21; 12:31"}, {"pk": 4035153, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 6, "verse": 7, "text": "\u201cNow then, prepare one new cart and two milk cows that have never been yoked. \u24d2 Hitch the cows to the cart, but take their calves away and pen them up.", "comment": "\u24d2 Nm 19:2"}, {"pk": 4035154, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 6, "verse": 8, "text": "Take the ark of the LORD, place it on the cart, and put the gold objects that you\u2019re sending him as a guilt offering in a box \u24d3 beside the ark. \u24d4 Send it off and let it go its way.", "comment": "\u24d3 1Sm 6:4-5
\u24d4 1Sm 6:3"}, {"pk": 4035155, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 6, "verse": 9, "text": "Then watch: If it goes up the road to its homeland toward Beth-shemesh, \u24d5 it is the LORD who has made this terrible trouble for us. However, if it doesn\u2019t, we will know that it was not his hand that punished \u24d6 us\u2009\u2014\u2009it was just something that happened to us by chance.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d6 1Sm 6:3
\u24d5 Jos 15:10"}, {"pk": 4035156, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 6, "verse": 10, "text": "The men did this: They took two milk cows, hitched them to the cart, and confined their calves in the pen."}, {"pk": 4035157, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 6, "verse": 11, "text": "Then they put the ark of the LORD on the cart, along with the box containing the gold mice and the images of their tumors."}, {"pk": 4035158, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 6, "verse": 12, "text": "The cows went straight up the road to Beth-shemesh. \u24d7 They stayed on that one highway, \u24d8 lowing as they went; they never strayed to the right or to the left. The Philistine rulers were walking behind them to the territory of Beth-shemesh.", "comment": "\u24d7 1Sm 6:9
\u24d8 Nm 20:19"}, {"pk": 4035159, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 6, "verse": 13, "text": "The people of Beth-shemesh were harvesting wheat in the valley, and when they looked up and saw the ark, they were overjoyed to see it."}, {"pk": 4035160, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 6, "verse": 14, "text": "The cart came to the field of Joshua of Beth-shemesh and stopped there near a large rock. The people of the city chopped up the cart and offered the cows as a burnt offering to the LORD. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 1Kg 19:21"}, {"pk": 4035161, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 6, "verse": 15, "text": "The Levites \u24da removed the ark of the LORD, along with the box containing the gold objects, and placed them on the large rock. That day the people of Beth-shemesh offered burnt offerings and made sacrifices to the LORD.", "comment": "\u24da Nm 4:1-33"}, {"pk": 4035162, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 6, "verse": 16, "text": "When the five Philistine rulers \u24db observed this, they returned to Ekron that same day.", "comment": "\u24db Jos 13:3"}, {"pk": 4035163, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 6, "verse": 17, "text": "As a guilt offering to the LORD, the Philistines had sent back one gold tumor for each city: \u24dc Ashdod, Gaza, Ashkelon, Gath, and Ekron.", "comment": "\u24dc 1Sm 6:4"}, {"pk": 4035164, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 6, "verse": 18, "text": "The number of gold mice also corresponded to the number of Philistine cities of the five rulers, the fortified cities and the outlying villages. \u24dd The large rock [4] \u24d0 on which the ark of the LORD was placed is still in the field of Joshua of Beth-shemesh today.", "comment": "[4] Some Hb mss, DSS, LXX, Tg; other Hb mss read meadow
\u24dd Dt 3:5
\u24d0 1Sm 6:14-15"}, {"pk": 4035165, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 6, "verse": 19, "text": "God struck down the people of Beth-shemesh because they looked inside the ark of the LORD. [5] \u24d1 He struck down seventy persons. [6] The people mourned because the LORD struck them with a great slaughter.", "comment": "[6] Some Hb mss, Josephus; other Hb mss read 70 men, 50,000 men
[5] LXX reads But the sons of Jeconiah did not rejoice with the men of Beth-shemesh when they saw the ark of the LORD.
\u24d1 Nm 4:15-20; 2Sm 6:7"}, {"pk": 4035166, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 6, "verse": 20, "text": "The people of Beth-shemesh asked, \u201cWho is able to stand in the presence of the LORD this holy God? \u24d2 To whom should the ark go from here?\u201d", "comment": "\u24d2 Nm 17:13; Ps 76:7; Ezk 44:9-16"}, {"pk": 4035167, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 6, "verse": 21, "text": "They sent messengers to the residents of Kiriath-jearim, \u24d3 saying, \u201cThe Philistines have returned the ark of the LORD. Come down and get it.\u201d [7]", "comment": "[7] Litand bring it up to you
\u24d3 Jos 9:17; 15:9,60"}, {"pk": 4035168, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 7, "verse": 1, "text": "So the people of Kiriath-jearim came for the ark of the LORD and took it to Abinadab\u2019s house on the hill. \u24d4 They consecrated his son Eleazar to take care of it.", "comment": "\u24d4 2Sm 6:3-4"}, {"pk": 4035169, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 7, "verse": 2, "text": "Time went by until twenty years had passed since the ark had been taken to Kiriath-jearim. Then the whole house of Israel longed for the LORD."}, {"pk": 4035170, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 7, "verse": 3, "text": "Samuel told them, \u201cIf you \u24d5 are returning to the LORD \u24d6 with all your heart, \u24d7 get rid of the foreign gods \u24d8 and the Ashtoreths that are among you, dedicate yourselves to [1] the LORD, and worship only him. \u24d9 Then he will rescue you from the Philistines.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 20:3
[1] Lit you and set your hearts on
\u24d7 Dt 6:5; 30:10; Jl 2:12-14
\u24d8 Jos 24:14,23; Jdg 10:16
\u24d9 Dt 6:13; Mt 4:10
\u24d6 Dt 13:4; 1Ch 19:3"}, {"pk": 4035171, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 7, "verse": 4, "text": "So the Israelites removed the Baals and the Ashtoreths \u24da and only worshiped the LORD.", "comment": "\u24da Jdg 2:13"}, {"pk": 4035172, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 7, "verse": 5, "text": "Samuel said, \u201cGather all Israel at Mizpah, \u24db and I will pray to the LORD on your behalf.\u201d \u24dc", "comment": "\u24db Jdg 20:1
\u24dc 1Sm 8:6; 12:17,19,23"}, {"pk": 4035173, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 7, "verse": 6, "text": "When they gathered at Mizpah, they drew water and poured it out in the LORD\u2019s presence. \u24dd They fasted that day, \u24d0 and there they confessed, \u201cWe have sinned against the LORD.\u201d \u24d1 And Samuel judged the Israelites at Mizpah.", "comment": "\u24dd 1Sm 1:15; Ps 62:8; Lm 2:19
\u24d0 Lv 16:29; Neh 9:1
\u24d1 Jdg 10:10"}, {"pk": 4035174, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 7, "verse": 7, "text": "When the Philistines heard that the Israelites had gathered at Mizpah, their rulers marched up toward Israel. When the Israelites heard about it, they were afraid because of the Philistines."}, {"pk": 4035175, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 7, "verse": 8, "text": "The Israelites said to Samuel, \u201cDon\u2019t stop crying out to the LORD our God for us, so that he will save us from the Philistines.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4035176, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 7, "verse": 9, "text": "Then Samuel took a young lamb \u24d2 and offered it as a whole burnt offering to the LORD. He cried out to the LORD on behalf of Israel, and the LORD answered him. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d2 Lv 22:27
\u24d3 Ps 99:6; Jr 15:1"}, {"pk": 4035177, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 7, "verse": 10, "text": "Samuel was offering the burnt offering as the Philistines approached to fight against Israel. The LORD thundered loudly \u24d4 against the Philistines that day and threw them into such confusion that they were defeated by Israel. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 23:27; Jos 10:10; Jdg 4:15
\u24d4 1Sm 2:10; 2Sm 22:14"}, {"pk": 4035178, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 7, "verse": 11, "text": "Then the men of Israel charged out of Mizpah and pursued the Philistines striking them down all the way to a place below Beth-car."}, {"pk": 4035179, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 7, "verse": 12, "text": "Afterward, Samuel took a stone and set it upright \u24d6 between Mizpah and Shen. He named it Ebenezer, [2] explaining, \u201cThe LORD has helped us to this point.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d6 Jos 4:9
[2] = Stone of Help"}, {"pk": 4035180, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 7, "verse": 13, "text": "So the Philistines were subdued \u24d7 and [3] did not invade Israel\u2019s territory again. \u24d8 The LORD\u2019s hand was against the Philistines all of Samuel\u2019s life.", "comment": "\u24d7 Jdg 13:1-15
[3] LXX reads The LORD humbled the Philistines and they
\u24d8 1Sm 13:5"}, {"pk": 4035181, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 7, "verse": 14, "text": "The cities from Ekron to Gath, which they had taken from Israel, were restored; Israel even rescued their surrounding territories from Philistine control. There was also peace between Israel and the Amorites."}, {"pk": 4035182, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 7, "verse": 15, "text": "Samuel judged Israel throughout his life. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 1Sm 7:6; 12:11"}, {"pk": 4035183, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 7, "verse": 16, "text": "Every year he would go on a circuit to Bethel, Gilgal, and Mizpah and would judge Israel at all these locations."}, {"pk": 4035184, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 7, "verse": 17, "text": "Then he would return to Ramah \u24da because his home was there, he judged Israel there, and he built an altar to the LORD there.", "comment": "\u24da 1Sm 1:1,19; 2:11"}, {"pk": 4035185, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 8, "verse": 1, "text": "When Samuel grew old, he appointed his sons as judges over Israel. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Dt 16:18-19"}, {"pk": 4035186, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 8, "verse": 2, "text": "His firstborn son\u2019s name was Joel and his second was Abijah. They were judges in Beer-sheba. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Gn 22:19; 1Kg 19:3; Am 5:5"}, {"pk": 4035187, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 8, "verse": 3, "text": "However, his sons did not walk in his ways\u2009\u2014\u2009they turned toward dishonest profit, took bribes, and perverted justice. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Ex 23:1-9"}, {"pk": 4035188, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 8, "verse": 4, "text": "So all the elders of Israel gathered together and went to Samuel at Ramah. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 1Sm 7:17"}, {"pk": 4035189, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 8, "verse": 5, "text": "They said to him, \u201cLook, you are old, and your sons do not walk in your ways. Therefore, appoint a king to judge us the same as all the other nations have.\u201d \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Dt 17:14-15"}, {"pk": 4035190, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 8, "verse": 6, "text": "When they said, \u201cGive us a king to judge us,\u201d Samuel considered their demand wrong, so he prayed to the LORD."}, {"pk": 4035191, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 8, "verse": 7, "text": "But the LORD told him, \u201cListen to the people and everything they say to you. They have not rejected you; they have rejected me as their king. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Ex 16:8; 1Sm 10:19"}, {"pk": 4035192, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 8, "verse": 8, "text": "They are doing the same thing to you that they have done to me, [1] since the day I brought them out of Egypt until this day, abandoning me and worshiping other gods.", "comment": "[1] LXX; MT omits to me"}, {"pk": 4035193, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 8, "verse": 9, "text": "Listen to them, but solemnly warn them \u24d3 and tell them about the customary rights of the king who will reign over them.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d3 Ezk 3:18"}, {"pk": 4035194, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 8, "verse": 10, "text": "Samuel told all the LORD\u2019s words to the people who were asking him for a king."}, {"pk": 4035195, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 8, "verse": 11, "text": "He said, \u201cThese are the rights of the king who will reign over you: He will take your sons and put them to his use in his chariots, on his horses, or running in front of his chariots."}, {"pk": 4035196, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 8, "verse": 12, "text": "He can appoint them for his use as commanders of thousands or commanders of fifties, \u24d4 to plow his ground and reap his harvest, or to make his weapons of war and the equipment for his chariots.", "comment": "\u24d4 Nm 31:14; 1Sm 22:7"}, {"pk": 4035197, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 8, "verse": 13, "text": "He can take your daughters to become perfumers, cooks, and bakers."}, {"pk": 4035198, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 8, "verse": 14, "text": "He can take your best fields, vineyards, and olive orchards and give them to his servants. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 1Kg 21:7; Ezk 46:18"}, {"pk": 4035199, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 8, "verse": 15, "text": "He can take a tenth of your grain and your vineyards and give them to his officials and servants."}, {"pk": 4035200, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 8, "verse": 16, "text": "He can take your male servants, your female servants, your best young men, [2] and your donkeys and use them for his work.", "comment": "[2] LXX reads best cattle"}, {"pk": 4035201, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 8, "verse": 17, "text": "He can take a tenth of your flocks, and you yourselves can become his servants."}, {"pk": 4035202, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 8, "verse": 18, "text": "When that day comes, you will cry out because of the king you\u2019ve chosen for yourselves, \u24d6 but the LORD won\u2019t answer you on that day.\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 Is 8:21
\u24d7 Pr 1:25-28; Mc 3:4"}, {"pk": 4035203, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 8, "verse": 19, "text": "The people refused to listen to Samuel. \u201cNo!\u201d they said. \u201cWe must have a king over us."}, {"pk": 4035204, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 8, "verse": 20, "text": "Then we\u2019ll be like all the other nations: our king will judge us, go out before us, \u24d8 and fight our battles.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d8 Nm 27:17; 1Sm 18:13; 2Ch 1:10"}, {"pk": 4035205, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 8, "verse": 21, "text": "Samuel listened to all the people\u2019s words and then repeated them to the LORD. [3]", "comment": "[3] Lit them in the LORD\u2019s ears"}, {"pk": 4035206, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 8, "verse": 22, "text": "\u201cListen to them,\u201d the LORD told Samuel. \u201cAppoint a king for them.\u201d \u24d9 Then Samuel told the men of Israel, \u201cEach of you, go back to your city.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d9 1Sm 8:7"}, {"pk": 4035207, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 9, "verse": 1, "text": "There was a prominent man of Benjamin named Kish \u24da son of Abiel, son of Zeror, son of Becorath, son of Aphiah, son of a Benjaminite.", "comment": "\u24da 1Sm 14:51; 1Ch 9:36-39"}, {"pk": 4035208, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 9, "verse": 2, "text": "He had a son named Saul, an impressive young man. \u24db There was no one more impressive among the Israelites than he. He stood a head taller than anyone else. [1] \u24dc", "comment": "\u24db 1Sm 10:24
[1] Lit From his shoulder and up higher than any of the people
\u24dc 1Sm 10:23"}, {"pk": 4035209, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 9, "verse": 3, "text": "One day the donkeys of Saul\u2019s father Kish wandered off. Kish said to his son Saul, \u201cTake one of the servants with you and go look for the donkeys.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4035210, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 9, "verse": 4, "text": "Saul and his servant went through the hill country of Ephraim \u24dd and then through the region of Shalishah, \u24d0 but they didn\u2019t find them. They went through the region of Shaalim \u24d1 \u2009\u2014\u2009nothing. Then they went through the Benjaminite region but still didn\u2019t find them.", "comment": "\u24dd Jos 24:33
\u24d0 2Kg 4:42
\u24d1 Jos 19:42"}, {"pk": 4035211, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 9, "verse": 5, "text": "When they came to the land of Zuph, \u24d2 Saul said to the servant who was with him, \u201cCome on, let\u2019s go back, or my father will stop worrying about the donkeys and start worrying about us.\u201d \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 1Sm 10:2
\u24d2 1Sm 1:1"}, {"pk": 4035212, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 9, "verse": 6, "text": "\u201cLook,\u201d the servant said, \u201cthere\u2019s a man of God \u24d4 in this city who is highly respected; everything he says is sure to come true. \u24d5 Let\u2019s go there now. Maybe he\u2019ll tell us which way we should go.\u201d \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d5 1Sm 3:19
\u24d4 Dt 33:1; 2Kg 5:8
\u24d6 Gn 24:42"}, {"pk": 4035213, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 9, "verse": 7, "text": "\u201cSuppose we do go,\u201d Saul said to his servant, \u201cwhat do we take the man? The food from our packs is gone, and there\u2019s no gift to take to the man of God. \u24d7 What do we have?\u201d", "comment": "\u24d7 1Kg 14:3; 2Kg 5:15; 8:8-9; Ezk 13:19"}, {"pk": 4035214, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 9, "verse": 8, "text": "The servant answered Saul: \u201cHere, I have a little [2] silver. I\u2019ll give it to the man of God, and he will tell us which way we should go.\u201d", "comment": "[2] Lit a quarter of a shekel (about a tenth of an ounce)"}, {"pk": 4035215, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 9, "verse": 9, "text": "Formerly in Israel, a man who was going to inquire of God would say, \u201cCome, let\u2019s go to the seer,\u201d for the prophet of today was formerly called the seer. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 2Sm 24:11; 1Ch 9:22; 26:28; Is 30:10"}, {"pk": 4035216, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 9, "verse": 10, "text": "\u201cGood,\u201d Saul replied to his servant. \u201cCome on, let\u2019s go.\u201d So they went to the city where the man of God was."}, {"pk": 4035217, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 9, "verse": 11, "text": "As they were climbing the hill to the city, they found some young women coming out to draw water \u24d9 and asked, \u201cIs the seer here?\u201d", "comment": "\u24d9 Gn 24:15; 29:9; Ex 2:16"}, {"pk": 4035218, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 9, "verse": 12, "text": "The women answered, \u201cYes, he is ahead of you. Hurry, he just now entered the city, because there\u2019s a sacrifice \u24da for the people at the high place \u24db today.", "comment": "\u24db 1Sm 7:17; 10:5
\u24da Nm 28:11-15"}, {"pk": 4035219, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 9, "verse": 13, "text": "As soon as you enter the city, you will find him before he goes to the high place to eat. The people won\u2019t eat until he comes because he must bless the sacrifice; after that, the guests can eat. Go up immediately\u2009\u2014\u2009you can find him now.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4035220, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 9, "verse": 14, "text": "So they went up toward the city. Saul and his servant were entering the city when they saw Samuel coming toward them on his way to the high place."}, {"pk": 4035221, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 9, "verse": 15, "text": "Now the day before Saul\u2019s arrival, the LORD had informed Samuel, [3] \u24dc", "comment": "[3] Lit had uncovered Samuel\u2019s ear, saying
\u24dc 1Sm 15:1; Ac 13:21"}, {"pk": 4035222, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 9, "verse": 16, "text": "\u201cAt this time tomorrow I will send you a man from the land of Benjamin. Anoint him ruler over my people Israel. \u24dd He will save them from the Philistines because I have seen the affliction of my people, \u24d0 for their cry has come to me.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d0 Ex 3:7,9
\u24dd 1Sm 10:1"}, {"pk": 4035223, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 9, "verse": 17, "text": "When Samuel saw Saul, the LORD told him, \u201cHere is the man I told you about; \u24d1 he will govern my people.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d1 1Sm 16:12"}, {"pk": 4035224, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 9, "verse": 18, "text": "Saul approached Samuel in the city gate and asked, \u201cWould you please tell me where the seer\u2019s house is?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4035225, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 9, "verse": 19, "text": "\u201cI am the seer,\u201d Samuel answered. [4] \u201cGo up ahead of me to the high place and eat with me today. When I send you off in the morning, I\u2019ll tell you everything that\u2019s in your heart.", "comment": "[4] Lit answered Saul"}, {"pk": 4035226, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 9, "verse": 20, "text": "As for the donkeys that wandered away from you three days ago, \u24d2 don\u2019t worry about them because they\u2019ve been found. And who does all Israel desire \u24d3 but you and all your father\u2019s family?\u201d", "comment": "\u24d3 1Sm 8:5; 12:13
\u24d2 1Sm 9:3"}, {"pk": 4035227, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 9, "verse": 21, "text": "Saul responded, \u201cAm I not a Benjaminite \u24d4 from the smallest of Israel\u2019s tribes and isn\u2019t my clan the least important of all the clans of the Benjaminite tribe? \u24d5 So why have you said something like this to me?\u201d", "comment": "\u24d4 1Sm 15:17
\u24d5 Jdg 20:46-48"}, {"pk": 4035228, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 9, "verse": 22, "text": "Samuel took Saul and his servant, brought them to the banquet hall, and gave them a place at the head of the thirty [5] or so men who had been invited.", "comment": "[5] LXX reads 70"}, {"pk": 4035229, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 9, "verse": 23, "text": "Then Samuel said to the cook, \u201cGet the portion of meat that I gave you and told you to set aside.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4035230, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 9, "verse": 24, "text": "The cook picked up the thigh \u24d6 and what was attached to it and set it before Saul. Then Samuel said, \u201cNotice that the reserved piece is set before you. Eat it because it was saved for you for this solemn event at the time I said, \u2018I\u2019ve invited the people.\u2019\u201d So Saul ate with Samuel that day.", "comment": "\u24d6 Ex 29:22,27; Lv 7:32-33; Nm 18:18"}, {"pk": 4035231, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 9, "verse": 25, "text": "Afterward, they went down from the high place to the city, and Samuel spoke with Saul on the roof. [6] \u24d7", "comment": "[6] LXX reads city. They prepared a bed for Saul on the roof, and he slept.
\u24d7 Dt 22:8; Ac 10:9"}, {"pk": 4035232, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 9, "verse": 26, "text": "They got up early, and just before dawn, Samuel called to Saul on the roof, \u201cGet up, and I\u2019ll send you on your way!\u201d Saul got up, and both he and Samuel went outside."}, {"pk": 4035233, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 9, "verse": 27, "text": "As they were going down to the edge of the city, Samuel said to Saul, \u201cTell the servant to go on ahead of us, but you stay for a while, and I\u2019ll reveal the word of God to you.\u201d So the servant went on."}, {"pk": 4035234, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 10, "verse": 1, "text": "Samuel took the flask of oil, \u24d8 poured it out on Saul\u2019s head, \u24d9 kissed him, and said, \u201cHasn\u2019t the LORD anointed you \u24da ruler over his inheritance? [1] \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Dt 32:9; Ps 78:71
\u24da 1Sm 16:13; 26:9; 2Sm 1:14
[1] LXX adds And you will reign over the LORD\u2019s people, and you will save them from the hand of their enemies all around. And this is the sign to you that the LORD has anointed you ruler over his inheritance.
\u24d8 Ex 30:23-33; 1Sm 16:13; 2Kg 9:3,6
\u24d9 2Kg 9:1-3"}, {"pk": 4035235, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 10, "verse": 2, "text": "Today when you leave me, you\u2019ll find two men at Rachel\u2019s Grave \u24dc at Zelzah in the territory of Benjamin. They will say to you, \u2018The donkeys you went looking for have been found, \u24dd and now your father has stopped being concerned about the donkeys and is worried about you, asking: What should I do about my son?\u2019", "comment": "\u24dd 1Sm 9:3-5
\u24dc Gn 35:19-20"}, {"pk": 4035236, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 10, "verse": 3, "text": "\u201cYou will proceed from there until you come to the oak of Tabor. \u24d0 Three men going up to God at Bethel \u24d1 will meet you there, one bringing three goats, one bringing three loaves of bread, and one bringing a clay jar of wine.", "comment": "\u24d0 Gn 35:8
\u24d1 Gn 28:19; 35:1,3,7"}, {"pk": 4035237, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 10, "verse": 4, "text": "They will ask how you are and give you two loaves [2] of bread, which you will accept from them.", "comment": "[2] DSS, LXX read wave offerings"}, {"pk": 4035238, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 10, "verse": 5, "text": "\u201cAfter that you will come to Gibeah of God \u24d2 where there are Philistine garrisons. [3] When you arrive at the city, you will meet a group of prophets \u24d3 coming down from the high place prophesying. \u24d4 They will be preceded by harps, tambourines, flutes, and lyres.", "comment": "[3] Or governors
\u24d4 2Kg 3:15; 1Ch 25:1-6
\u24d2 1Sm 13:2-3
\u24d3 1Sm 19:20; 2Kg 2:3,5,15"}, {"pk": 4035239, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 10, "verse": 6, "text": "The Spirit of the LORD will come powerfully on you, \u24d5 you will prophesy with them, \u24d6 and you will be transformed. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 1Sm 19:23-24
\u24d5 Nm 11:25,29; Jdg 14:6
\u24d6 Ec 9:10"}, {"pk": 4035240, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 10, "verse": 7, "text": "When these signs have happened to you, do whatever your circumstances require [4] \u24d8 because God is with you.", "comment": "[4] Lit do for yourself whatever your hand finds
\u24d8 Jos 1:5"}, {"pk": 4035241, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 10, "verse": 8, "text": "Afterward, go ahead of me to Gilgal. I will come to you to offer burnt offerings and to sacrifice fellowship offerings. Wait seven days until I come to you and show you what to do.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4035242, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 10, "verse": 9, "text": "When Saul turned around [5] to leave Samuel, God changed his heart, [6] and all the signs came about that day.", "comment": "[6] Lit God turned to him another heart
[5] Lit turned his shoulder"}, {"pk": 4035243, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 10, "verse": 10, "text": "When Saul and his servant arrived at Gibeah, a group of prophets met him. Then the Spirit of God came powerfully on him, and he prophesied along with them."}, {"pk": 4035244, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 10, "verse": 11, "text": "Everyone who knew him previously and saw him prophesy with the prophets asked each other, \u201cWhat has happened to the son of Kish? Is Saul also among the prophets?\u201d \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 1Sm 19:24; Am 7:14-15; Mt 13:54-57"}, {"pk": 4035245, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 10, "verse": 12, "text": "Then a man who was from there asked, \u201cAnd who is their father?\u201d \u24da As a result, \u201cIs Saul also among the prophets?\u201d became a popular saying.", "comment": "\u24da Gn 45:8; Jdg 17:10"}, {"pk": 4035246, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 10, "verse": 13, "text": "Then Saul finished prophesying and went to the high place."}, {"pk": 4035247, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 10, "verse": 14, "text": "Saul\u2019s uncle \u24db asked him and his servant, \u201cWhere did you go?\u201d \u201cTo look for the donkeys,\u201d Saul answered. \u201cWhen we saw they weren\u2019t there, we went to Samuel.\u201d \u24dc", "comment": "\u24db 1Sm 14:50
\u24dc 1Sm 9:4-6"}, {"pk": 4035248, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 10, "verse": 15, "text": "\u201cTell me,\u201d Saul\u2019s uncle asked, \u201cwhat did Samuel say to you?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4035249, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 10, "verse": 16, "text": "Saul told him, \u201cHe assured us the donkeys had been found.\u201d However, Saul did not tell him what Samuel had said about the matter of kingship."}, {"pk": 4035250, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 10, "verse": 17, "text": "Samuel summoned the people to the LORD at Mizpah \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd 1Sm 7:5"}, {"pk": 4035251, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 10, "verse": 18, "text": "and said to the Israelites, \u201cThis is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: \u24d0 \u2018I brought Israel out of Egypt, and I rescued you from the power of the Egyptians and all the kingdoms that were oppressing you.\u2019", "comment": "\u24d0 Jdg 6:8-9"}, {"pk": 4035252, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 10, "verse": 19, "text": "But today you have rejected your God, \u24d1 who saves you from all your troubles and afflictions. You said to him, \u2018You [7] must set a king over us.\u2019 \u24d2 Now therefore present yourselves before the LORD by your tribes and clans.\u201d \u24d3", "comment": "[7] Some Hb mss, LXX, Syr, Vg read You said, \u2018No, you
\u24d3 Jos 7:14-18; 24:1; Pr 16:33
\u24d1 1Sm 8:6-7
\u24d2 1Sm 8:19"}, {"pk": 4035253, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 10, "verse": 20, "text": "Samuel had all the tribes of Israel come forward, and the tribe of Benjamin was selected."}, {"pk": 4035254, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 10, "verse": 21, "text": "Then he had the tribe of Benjamin come forward by its clans, and the Matrite clan was selected. [8] Finally, Saul son of Kish was selected. \u24d4 But when they searched for him, they could not find him.", "comment": "\u24d4 Jos 7:16-18
[8] LXX adds And he had the Matrite clan come forward, man by man."}, {"pk": 4035255, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 10, "verse": 22, "text": "They again inquired of the LORD, \u24d5 \u201cHas the man come here yet?\u201d The LORD replied, \u201cThere he is, hidden among the supplies.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 28:30; Nm 27:21; 1Sm 23:2,4,9-11"}, {"pk": 4035256, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 10, "verse": 23, "text": "They ran and got him from there. When he stood among the people, he stood a head taller than anyone else. [9] \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 1Sm 9:2
[9] Lit people, and he was higher than any of the people from his shoulder and up"}, {"pk": 4035257, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 10, "verse": 24, "text": "Samuel said to all the people, \u201cDo you see the one the LORD has chosen? \u24d7 There is no one like him among the entire population.\u201d And all the people shouted, [10] \u201cLong live the king!\u201d \u24d8", "comment": "[10] LXX reads acknowledged and said
\u24d7 Dt 17:15; 2Sm 21:6
\u24d8 1Kg 1:25,34,39"}, {"pk": 4035258, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 10, "verse": 25, "text": "Samuel proclaimed to the people the rights of kingship. \u24d9 He wrote them on a scroll, which he placed in the presence of the LORD. \u24da Then Samuel sent all the people home.", "comment": "\u24d9 1Sm 8:11-17
\u24da Dt 17:18-20"}, {"pk": 4035259, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 10, "verse": 26, "text": "Saul also went to his home in Gibeah, \u24db and brave men whose hearts God had touched went with him.", "comment": "\u24db 1Sm 11:4; 15:34"}, {"pk": 4035260, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 10, "verse": 27, "text": "But some wicked men said, \u201cHow can this guy save us?\u201d They despised him and did not bring him a gift, \u24dc but Saul said nothing. [11] [12]", "comment": "\u24dc 1Kg 10:25; 2Ch 17:5
[11] DSS add Nahash king of the Ammonites had been severely oppressing the Gadites and Reubenites. He gouged out the right eye of each of them and brought fear and trembling on Israel. Of the Israelites beyond the Jordan none remained whose right eye Nahash, king of the Ammonites, had not gouged out. But there were seven thousand men who had escaped from the Ammonites and entered Jabesh-gilead.
[12] Lit gift, and he was like a mute person"}, {"pk": 4035261, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 11, "verse": 1, "text": "Nahash [1] \u24dd the Ammonite came up and laid siege to Jabesh-gilead. \u24d0 All the men of Jabesh said to him, \u201cMake a treaty \u24d1 with us, and we will serve you.\u201d", "comment": "\u24dd 1Sm 12:12
[1] DSS, LXX read About a month later, Nahash
\u24d1 1Kg 20:34; Ezk 17:13
\u24d0 1Sm 12:12; 31:11"}, {"pk": 4035262, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 11, "verse": 2, "text": "Nahash the Ammonite replied, \u201cI\u2019ll make one with you on this condition: that I gouge out everyone\u2019s right eye \u24d2 and humiliate all Israel.\u201d \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 1Sm 17:26; Ps 44:13
\u24d2 Nm 16:14"}, {"pk": 4035263, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 11, "verse": 3, "text": "\u201cDon\u2019t do anything to us for seven days,\u201d the elders of Jabesh said to him, \u201cand let us send messengers throughout the territory of Israel. If no one saves us, we will surrender to you.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4035264, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 11, "verse": 4, "text": "When the messengers came to Gibeah, \u24d4 Saul\u2019s hometown, and told the terms to [2] the people, all wept aloud. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Gn 27:38; Jdg 2:4
\u24d4 1Sm 10:26; 15:34
[2] Lit in the ears of"}, {"pk": 4035265, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 11, "verse": 5, "text": "Just then Saul was coming in from the field behind his oxen. \u201cWhat\u2019s the matter with the people? Why are they weeping?\u201d Saul inquired, and they repeated to him the words of the men from Jabesh."}, {"pk": 4035266, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 11, "verse": 6, "text": "When Saul heard these words, the Spirit of God suddenly came powerfully on him, \u24d6 and his anger burned furiously.", "comment": "\u24d6 Jdg 14:6; 1Sm 10:10"}, {"pk": 4035267, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 11, "verse": 7, "text": "He took a team of oxen, cut them in pieces, \u24d7 and sent them throughout the territory of Israel by messengers who said, \u201cThis is what will be done to the ox of anyone who doesn\u2019t march behind Saul and Samuel.\u201d \u24d8 As a result, the terror of the LORD fell on the people, and they went out united. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d8 Jdg 21:5,8,10
\u24d9 Jdg 20:1
\u24d7 Jdg 19:29"}, {"pk": 4035268, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 11, "verse": 8, "text": "Saul counted them at Bezek. \u24da There were three hundred thousand [3] \u24db Israelites and thirty thousand [4] men from Judah.", "comment": "\u24db Jdg 20:2
[3] LXX reads 600,000
[4] DSS, LXX read 70,000
\u24da Jdg 1:5"}, {"pk": 4035269, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 11, "verse": 9, "text": "He told the messengers who had come, \u201cTell this to the men of Jabesh-gilead: \u2018Deliverance will be yours tomorrow by the time the sun is hot.\u2019\u201d So the messengers told the men of Jabesh, and they rejoiced."}, {"pk": 4035270, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 11, "verse": 10, "text": "Then the men of Jabesh said to Nahash, \u201cTomorrow we will come out, and you can do whatever you want [5] to us.\u201d", "comment": "[5] Lit do what is good in your eyes"}, {"pk": 4035271, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 11, "verse": 11, "text": "The next day Saul organized the troops into three divisions. \u24dc During the morning watch, they invaded the Ammonite camp and slaughtered them until the heat of the day. There were survivors, but they were so scattered that no two of them were left together.", "comment": "\u24dc Jdg 7:16"}, {"pk": 4035272, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 11, "verse": 12, "text": "Afterward, the people said to Samuel, \u201cWho said that Saul should not [6] reign over us? \u24dd Give us those men so we can kill them!\u201d \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Lk 19:27
[6] Some Hb mss, LXX; other Hb mss omit not
\u24dd 1Sm 10:27"}, {"pk": 4035273, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 11, "verse": 13, "text": "But Saul ordered, \u201cNo one will be executed this day, for today the LORD has provided deliverance in Israel.\u201d \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Ex 14:13; 1Sm 19:5"}, {"pk": 4035274, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 11, "verse": 14, "text": "Then Samuel said to the people, \u201cCome, let\u2019s go to Gilgal, so we can renew the kingship there.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4035275, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 11, "verse": 15, "text": "So all the people went to Gilgal, and there in the LORD\u2019s presence \u24d2 they made Saul king. There they sacrificed fellowship offerings \u24d3 in the LORD\u2019s presence, and Saul and all the men of Israel rejoiced greatly.", "comment": "\u24d2 1Sm 10:17
\u24d3 1Sm 10:8"}, {"pk": 4035276, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 12, "verse": 1, "text": "Then Samuel said to all Israel, \u201cI have carefully listened to everything you said to me and placed a king over you. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 1Sm 8:5-22"}, {"pk": 4035277, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 12, "verse": 2, "text": "Now you can see that the king is leading you. As for me, I\u2019m old and gray, and my sons are here with you. I have led you from my youth until now."}, {"pk": 4035278, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 12, "verse": 3, "text": "Here I am. Bring charges against me before the LORD and his anointed: Whose ox or donkey have I taken? \u24d5 Whom have I wronged or mistreated? From whom have I accepted a bribe to overlook something? [1] [2] \u24d6 I will return it to you.\u201d", "comment": "[2] Lit bribe and will hide my eyes with it?
[1] LXX reads bribe or a pair of shoes? Testify against me.
\u24d5 Ex 20:17; Nm 16:15
\u24d6 Dt 16:19"}, {"pk": 4035279, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 12, "verse": 4, "text": "\u201cYou haven\u2019t wronged us, you haven\u2019t mistreated us, and you haven\u2019t taken anything from anyone,\u201d they responded."}, {"pk": 4035280, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 12, "verse": 5, "text": "He said to them, \u201cThe LORD is a witness against you, and his anointed is a witness today that you haven\u2019t found anything \u24d7 in my hand.\u201d \u24d8 \u201cHe is a witness,\u201d they said.", "comment": "\u24d7 Ac 23:9; 24:20
\u24d8 Ex 22:4"}, {"pk": 4035281, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 12, "verse": 6, "text": "Then Samuel said to the people, \u201cThe LORD, who appointed Moses and Aaron \u24d9 and who brought your ancestors up from the land of Egypt, is a witness. [3]", "comment": "[3] LXX; MT omits is a witness
\u24d9 Ex 6:26"}, {"pk": 4035282, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 12, "verse": 7, "text": "Now present yourselves, so I may confront you before the LORD about all the righteous acts he has done for you and your ancestors."}, {"pk": 4035283, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 12, "verse": 8, "text": "\u201cWhen Jacob went to Egypt, [4] your ancestors cried out to the LORD, \u24da and he sent them Moses and Aaron, who led your ancestors out of Egypt and settled them in this place. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Ex 3:1-10
[4] LXX reads \u201cWhen Jacob and his sons went to Egypt and Egypt humbled them
\u24da Ex 2:23-25"}, {"pk": 4035284, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 12, "verse": 9, "text": "But they forgot the LORD their God, so he handed them over to Sisera \u24dc commander of the army of Hazor, to the Philistines, and to the king of Moab. \u24dd These enemies fought against them.", "comment": "\u24dc Jdg 4:1-2
\u24dd Jdg 2:11-15"}, {"pk": 4035285, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 12, "verse": 10, "text": "Then they cried out to the LORD and said, \u2018We have sinned, for we abandoned the LORD and worshiped the Baals and the Ashtoreths. Now rescue us from the power of our enemies, \u24d0 and we will serve you.\u2019", "comment": "\u24d0 Jdg 2:18"}, {"pk": 4035286, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 12, "verse": 11, "text": "So the LORD sent Jerubbaal, \u24d1 Barak, [5] \u24d2 Jephthah, \u24d3 and Samuel. \u24d4 He rescued you from the power of the enemies around you, and you lived securely.", "comment": "\u24d4 1Sm 7:10-14
\u24d1 Jdg 6:11-12,32
[5] LXX, Syr; MT reads Bedan; Jdg 4:6; Heb 11:32
\u24d2 Jdg 4:6; 11:1
\u24d3 Jdg 11:1"}, {"pk": 4035287, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 12, "verse": 12, "text": "But when you saw that Nahash king of the Ammonites was coming against you, you said to me, \u2018No, we must have a king reign over us\u2019\u2009\u2014\u2009even though the LORD your God is your king."}, {"pk": 4035288, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 12, "verse": 13, "text": "\u201cNow here is the king you\u2019ve chosen, \u24d5 the one you requested. \u24d6 Look, this is the king the LORD has placed over you.", "comment": "\u24d5 1Sm 10:24
\u24d6 1Sm 8:5; Hs 13:11"}, {"pk": 4035289, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 12, "verse": 14, "text": "If you fear the LORD, \u24d7 worship and obey him, and if you don\u2019t rebel against the LORD\u2019s command, then both you and the king who reigns over you will follow the LORD your God.", "comment": "\u24d7 Jos 24:14"}, {"pk": 4035290, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 12, "verse": 15, "text": "However, if you disobey the LORD \u24d8 and rebel against his command, the LORD\u2019s hand will be against you \u24d9 as it was against your ancestors. [6] \u24da", "comment": "[6] LXX against you and against your king
\u24d9 1Sm 5:9
\u24d8 Jos 24:20; Is 1:20
\u24da Lv 26:14-33; Jos 24:14-27"}, {"pk": 4035291, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 12, "verse": 16, "text": "\u201cNow, therefore, present yourselves and see this great thing that the LORD will do before your eyes. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Ex 14:13"}, {"pk": 4035292, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 12, "verse": 17, "text": "Isn\u2019t the wheat harvest today? \u24dc I will call on the LORD, and he will send thunder and rain so that you will recognize [7] what an immense evil you committed in the LORD\u2019s sight by requesting a king for yourselves.\u201d \u24dd", "comment": "[7] Lit know and see
\u24dd 1Sm 8:7
\u24dc Pr 26:1"}, {"pk": 4035293, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 12, "verse": 18, "text": "Samuel called on the LORD, and on that day the LORD sent thunder and rain. As a result, all the people greatly feared the LORD and Samuel. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Ex 9:23-25,31; 1Kg 18:37-39; Pr 26:1"}, {"pk": 4035294, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 12, "verse": 19, "text": "They pleaded with Samuel, \u201cPray to the LORD your God for your servants \u24d1 so we won\u2019t die! For we have added to all our sins the evil of requesting a king for ourselves.\u201d \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 1Sm 17:20
\u24d1 Ex 9:28; Jr 15:1"}, {"pk": 4035295, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 12, "verse": 20, "text": "Samuel replied, \u201cDon\u2019t be afraid. Even though you have committed all this evil, don\u2019t turn away from following the LORD. \u24d3 Instead, worship the LORD with all your heart.", "comment": "\u24d3 Dt 11:16"}, {"pk": 4035296, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 12, "verse": 21, "text": "Don\u2019t turn away to follow worthless [8] things that can\u2019t profit or rescue you; they are worthless. \u24d4", "comment": "[8] LXX reads away after empty
\u24d4 Is 44:9-20; Jr 2:8,11; Hab 2:18"}, {"pk": 4035297, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 12, "verse": 22, "text": "The LORD will not abandon his people, \u24d5 because of his great name and because he has determined to make you his own people. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Dt 7:6-9; 1Pt 2:9
\u24d5 Jos 7:9; Ezk 36:22-28"}, {"pk": 4035298, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 12, "verse": 23, "text": "\u201cAs for me, I vow that I will not sin against the LORD by ceasing to pray for you. \u24d7 I will teach you the good and right way.", "comment": "\u24d7 Nm 21:7; 1Sm 7:5-9; Rm 1:9-10"}, {"pk": 4035299, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 12, "verse": 24, "text": "Above all, fear the LORD and worship him faithfully with all your heart; consider the great things he has done for you. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Dt 10:21; Ps 103:2-14"}, {"pk": 4035300, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 12, "verse": 25, "text": "However, if you continue to do what is evil, both you and your king will be swept away.\u201d \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 2Kg 17:6-7"}, {"pk": 4035301, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 13, "verse": 1, "text": "Saul was thirty years [1] old when he became king, and he reigned forty-two years [2] over Israel. [3]", "comment": "[3] Some LXX mss omit v. 1
[2] Text emended; MT reads two years
[1] Some LXX mss; MT reads was one year"}, {"pk": 4035302, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 13, "verse": 2, "text": "He chose three thousand men from Israel for himself: two thousand were with Saul at Michmash \u24da and in Bethel\u2019s hill country, and one thousand were with Jonathan in Gibeah \u24db of Benjamin. He sent the rest of the troops away, each to his own tent.", "comment": "\u24da 1Sm 14:31
\u24db 1Sm 10:26"}, {"pk": 4035303, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 13, "verse": 3, "text": "Jonathan attacked the Philistine garrison [4] \u24dc that was in Geba, \u24dd and the Philistines heard about it. So Saul blew the ram\u2019s horn throughout the land \u24d0 saying, \u201cLet the Hebrews hear!\u201d [5] \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Nm 10:9; Jdg 3:27; 6:34
[4] Or governor, also in v. 4
\u24dc 1Sm 10:5
\u24dd 1Sm 13:16; 14:5
\u24d0 Jdg 3:27; 6:34
[5] LXX reads \u201cThe slaves have revolted\u201d"}, {"pk": 4035304, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 13, "verse": 4, "text": "And all Israel heard the news, \u201cSaul has attacked the Philistine garrison, and Israel is now repulsive to the Philistines.\u201d Then the troops were summoned to join Saul at Gilgal."}, {"pk": 4035305, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 13, "verse": 5, "text": "The Philistines also gathered to fight against Israel: three thousand [6] chariots, six thousand horsemen, and troops as numerous as the sand on the seashore. \u24d2 They went up and camped at Michmash, east of Beth-aven. [7] \u24d3", "comment": "[7] LXX reads Michmash, opposite Beth-horon to the south
\u24d3 1Sm 14:23
[6] One LXX ms, Syr; MT reads 30,000
\u24d2 Jos 11:4"}, {"pk": 4035306, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 13, "verse": 6, "text": "The men of Israel saw that they were in trouble because the troops were in a difficult situation. They hid in caves, in thickets, among rocks, and in holes and cisterns. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Jdg 6:2"}, {"pk": 4035307, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 13, "verse": 7, "text": "Some Hebrews even crossed the Jordan to the land of Gad and Gilead. Saul, however, was still at Gilgal, and all his troops were gripped with fear."}, {"pk": 4035308, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 13, "verse": 8, "text": "He waited seven days for the appointed time that Samuel had set, \u24d5 but Samuel didn\u2019t come to Gilgal, and the troops were deserting him.", "comment": "\u24d5 1Sm 10:8"}, {"pk": 4035309, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 13, "verse": 9, "text": "So Saul said, \u201cBring me the burnt offering and the fellowship offerings.\u201d Then he offered the burnt offering."}, {"pk": 4035310, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 13, "verse": 10, "text": "Just as he finished offering the burnt offering, Samuel arrived. So Saul went out to greet him,"}, {"pk": 4035311, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 13, "verse": 11, "text": "and Samuel asked, \u201cWhat have you done?\u201d Saul answered, \u201cWhen I saw that the troops were deserting me and you didn\u2019t come within the appointed days and the Philistines were gathering at Michmash,"}, {"pk": 4035312, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 13, "verse": 12, "text": "I thought, \u2018The Philistines will now descend on me at Gilgal, and I haven\u2019t sought the LORD\u2019s favor.\u2019 So I forced myself to offer the burnt offering.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4035313, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 13, "verse": 13, "text": "Samuel said to Saul, \u201cYou have been foolish. \u24d6 You have not kept the command the LORD your God gave you. \u24d7 It was at this time that the LORD would have permanently established your reign over Israel, \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 1Sm 1:22
\u24d6 2Ch 16:9
\u24d7 1Sm 15:22,28"}, {"pk": 4035314, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 13, "verse": 14, "text": "but now your reign will not endure. \u24d9 The LORD has found a man after his own heart, [8] \u24da and the LORD has appointed him as ruler over his people, because you have not done what the LORD commanded.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d9 1Sm 15:28
[8] Lit man according to his heart
\u24da 1Sm 16:7; Ac 13:22"}, {"pk": 4035315, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 13, "verse": 15, "text": "Then Samuel went [9] from Gilgal to Gibeah in Benjamin. Saul registered the troops who were with him, about six hundred men.", "comment": "[9] LXX reads Samuel left Gilgal and went on his way, and the rest of the people followed Saul to join the people in his army. They went"}, {"pk": 4035316, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 13, "verse": 16, "text": "Saul, his son Jonathan, and the troops who were with them were staying in Geba \u24db of Benjamin, and the Philistines were camped at Michmash.", "comment": "\u24db 1Sm 13:2-3"}, {"pk": 4035317, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 13, "verse": 17, "text": "Raiding parties \u24dc went out from the Philistine camp in three divisions. One division headed toward the Ophrah \u24dd road leading to the land of Shual.", "comment": "\u24dd Jos 18:23
\u24dc 1Sm 14:15"}, {"pk": 4035318, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 13, "verse": 18, "text": "The next division headed toward the Beth-horon \u24d0 road, and the last division headed down the border road that looks out over the Zeboim Valley \u24d1 toward the wilderness.", "comment": "\u24d0 Jos 18:13-14
\u24d1 Neh 11:34"}, {"pk": 4035319, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 13, "verse": 19, "text": "No blacksmith could be found in all the land of Israel \u24d2 because the Philistines had said, \u201cOtherwise, the Hebrews will make swords or spears.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d2 Jdg 5:8; 2Kg 24:14"}, {"pk": 4035320, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 13, "verse": 20, "text": "So all the Israelites went to the Philistines to sharpen their plows, mattocks, axes, and sickles. [10]", "comment": "[10] LXX; MT reads plowshares"}, {"pk": 4035321, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 13, "verse": 21, "text": "The price was two-thirds of a shekel [11] for plows and mattocks, and one-third of a shekel for pitchforks and axes, and for putting a point on a cattle prod.", "comment": "[11] Lit of a pim; about one-fourth ounce of silver"}, {"pk": 4035322, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 13, "verse": 22, "text": "So on the day of battle not a sword or spear could be found in the hand of any of the troops who were with Saul \u24d3 and Jonathan; only Saul and his son Jonathan had weapons.", "comment": "\u24d3 Jdg 5:8"}, {"pk": 4035323, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 13, "verse": 23, "text": "Now a Philistine garrison \u24d4 took control of the pass at Michmash.", "comment": "\u24d4 1Sm 14:1; 2Sm 23:14"}, {"pk": 4035324, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 14, "verse": 1, "text": "That same day Saul\u2019s son Jonathan said to the attendant who carried his weapons, \u201cCome on, let\u2019s cross over to the Philistine garrison on the other side.\u201d However, he did not tell his father."}, {"pk": 4035325, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 14, "verse": 2, "text": "Saul was staying under the pomegranate tree in Migron \u24d5 on the outskirts of Gibeah. [1] \u24d6 The troops with him numbered about six hundred. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 1Sm 13:15
\u24d5 Is 10:28
[1] LXX reads on top of the hill
\u24d6 1Sm 13:15-16"}, {"pk": 4035326, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 14, "verse": 3, "text": "Ahijah, \u24d8 who was wearing an ephod, \u24d9 was also there. He was the son of Ahitub, the brother of Ichabod \u24da son of Phinehas, son of Eli the LORD\u2019s priest at Shiloh. \u24db But the troops did not know that Jonathan had left.", "comment": "\u24d8 1Sm 22:9-12,20
\u24d9 1Sm 2:28
\u24da 1Sm 4:21
\u24db 1Sm 1:3"}, {"pk": 4035327, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 14, "verse": 4, "text": "There were sharp columns [2] of rock on both sides of the pass \u24dc that Jonathan intended to cross to reach the Philistine garrison. One was named Bozez and the other Seneh;", "comment": "\u24dc 1Sm 13:23
[2] Lit There was a tooth"}, {"pk": 4035328, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 14, "verse": 5, "text": "one stood to the north in front of Michmash and the other to the south in front of Geba."}, {"pk": 4035329, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 14, "verse": 6, "text": "Jonathan said to the attendant who carried his weapons, \u201cCome on, let\u2019s cross over to the garrison of these uncircumcised men. \u24dd Perhaps the LORD will help us. Nothing can keep the LORD from saving, whether by many or by few.\u201d \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Jdg 7:4-7
\u24dd 1Sm 17:26,36; Jr 9:25-26"}, {"pk": 4035330, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 14, "verse": 7, "text": "His armor-bearer responded, \u201cDo what is in your heart. You choose. I\u2019m right here with you whatever you decide.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4035331, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 14, "verse": 8, "text": "\u201cAll right,\u201d Jonathan replied, \u201cwe\u2019ll cross over to the men and then let them see us."}, {"pk": 4035332, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 14, "verse": 9, "text": "If they say, \u2018Wait until we reach you,\u2019 then we will stay where we are and not go up to them."}, {"pk": 4035333, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 14, "verse": 10, "text": "But if they say, \u2018Come on up,\u2019 then we\u2019ll go up, because the LORD has handed them over to us\u2009\u2014\u2009that will be our sign.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4035334, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 14, "verse": 11, "text": "They let themselves be seen by the Philistine garrison, and the Philistines said, \u201cLook, the Hebrews are coming out of the holes where they\u2019ve been hiding!\u201d"}, {"pk": 4035335, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 14, "verse": 12, "text": "The men of the garrison called to Jonathan and his armor-bearer. \u201cCome on up, and we\u2019ll teach you a lesson!\u201d they said. \u201cFollow me,\u201d Jonathan told his armor-bearer, \u201cfor the LORD has handed them over to Israel.\u201d \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 2Sm 5:24"}, {"pk": 4035336, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 14, "verse": 13, "text": "Jonathan climbed up using his hands and feet, with his armor-bearer behind him. Jonathan cut them down, and his armor-bearer followed and finished them off."}, {"pk": 4035337, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 14, "verse": 14, "text": "In that first assault Jonathan and his armor-bearer struck down about twenty men in a half-acre field."}, {"pk": 4035338, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 14, "verse": 15, "text": "Terror spread through the Philistine camp and the open fields to all the troops. Even the garrison and the raiding parties \u24d2 were terrified. The earth shook, \u24d3 and terror spread from God. [3] \u24d4", "comment": "[3] Or and a great terror spread
\u24d2 1Sm 13:17-18
\u24d3 1Sm 7:10
\u24d4 2Kg 7:6"}, {"pk": 4035339, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 14, "verse": 16, "text": "When Saul\u2019s watchmen in Gibeah of Benjamin looked, they saw the panicking troops scattering in every direction."}, {"pk": 4035340, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 14, "verse": 17, "text": "So Saul said to the troops with him, \u201cCall the roll and determine who has left us.\u201d They called the roll and saw that Jonathan and his armor-bearer were gone."}, {"pk": 4035341, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 14, "verse": 18, "text": "Saul told Ahijah, \u201cBring the ark of God,\u201d for it was with the Israelites [4] at that time.", "comment": "[4] LXX reads \u201cBring the ephod.\u201d For he wore the ephod before Israel"}, {"pk": 4035342, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 14, "verse": 19, "text": "While Saul spoke to the priest, \u24d5 the panic in the Philistine camp increased in intensity. So Saul said to the priest, \u201cStop what you\u2019re doing.\u201d [5]", "comment": "[5] Lit \u201cWithdraw your hand\u201d
\u24d5 Nm 27:21"}, {"pk": 4035343, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 14, "verse": 20, "text": "Saul and all the troops with him assembled and marched to the battle, and there the Philistines were, fighting against each other in great confusion! \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Jdg 7:22; 2Ch 20:23"}, {"pk": 4035344, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 14, "verse": 21, "text": "There were Hebrews from the area who had gone earlier into the camp to join the Philistines, but even they joined the Israelites \u24d7 who were with Saul and Jonathan.", "comment": "\u24d7 1Sm 29:4"}, {"pk": 4035345, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 14, "verse": 22, "text": "When all the Israelite men who had been hiding in the hill country of Ephraim \u24d8 heard that the Philistines were fleeing, they also joined Saul and Jonathan in the battle.", "comment": "\u24d8 1Sm 13:6"}, {"pk": 4035346, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 14, "verse": 23, "text": "So the LORD saved Israel that day. \u24d9 The battle extended beyond Beth-aven,", "comment": "\u24d9 Ex 14:30"}, {"pk": 4035347, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 14, "verse": 24, "text": "and the men of Israel were worn out that day, for Saul had [6] placed the troops under an oath: \u24da \u201cThe man who eats food before evening, before I have taken vengeance on my enemies is cursed.\u201d So none of the troops tasted any food.", "comment": "\u24da Jos 6:26
[6] LXX adds committed a great act of ignorance and"}, {"pk": 4035348, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 14, "verse": 25, "text": "Everyone [7] went into the forest, and there was honey on the ground.", "comment": "[7] Lit All the land"}, {"pk": 4035349, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 14, "verse": 26, "text": "When the troops entered the forest, they saw the flow of honey, but none of them ate any of it [8] because they feared the oath.", "comment": "[8] Lit but there was none who raised his hand to his mouth"}, {"pk": 4035350, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 14, "verse": 27, "text": "However, Jonathan had not heard his father make the troops swear the oath. He reached out with the end of the staff he was carrying and dipped it into the honeycomb. \u24db When he ate the honey, [9] he had renewed energy. [10] \u24dc", "comment": "[9] Lit he returned his hand to his mouth
\u24dc 1Sm 30:12
\u24db 1Sm 14:43
[10] Lit his eyes became bright"}, {"pk": 4035351, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 14, "verse": 28, "text": "Then one of the troops said, \u201cYour father made the troops solemnly swear, \u2018The man who eats food today is cursed,\u2019 and the troops are exhausted.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4035352, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 14, "verse": 29, "text": "Jonathan replied, \u201cMy father has brought trouble to the land. \u24dd Just look at how I have renewed energy [11] because I tasted a little of this honey.", "comment": "[11] Lit how my eyes became bright
\u24dd 1Kg 18:17-18"}, {"pk": 4035353, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 14, "verse": 30, "text": "How much better if the troops had eaten freely today from the plunder they took from their enemies! Then the slaughter of the Philistines would have been much greater.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4035354, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 14, "verse": 31, "text": "The Israelites struck down the Philistines that day from Michmash \u24d0 all the way to Aijalon. \u24d1 Since the Israelites were completely exhausted,", "comment": "\u24d1 Jos 10:12
\u24d0 1Sm 14:5"}, {"pk": 4035355, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 14, "verse": 32, "text": "they rushed to the plunder, \u24d2 took sheep, goats, cattle, and calves, slaughtered them on the ground, and ate meat with the blood still in it.", "comment": "\u24d2 1Sm 15:19"}, {"pk": 4035356, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 14, "verse": 33, "text": "Some reported to Saul: \u201cLook, the troops are sinning against the LORD by eating meat with the blood still in it.\u201d \u24d3 Saul said, \u201cYou have been unfaithful. Roll a large stone over here at once.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d3 Gn 9:4; Lv 17:10-12"}, {"pk": 4035357, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 14, "verse": 34, "text": "He then said, \u201cGo among the troops and say to them, \u2018Let each man bring me his ox or his sheep. Do the slaughtering here and then you can eat. Don\u2019t sin against the LORD by eating meat with the blood in it.\u2019\u201d So every one of the troops brought his ox that night and slaughtered it there."}, {"pk": 4035358, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 14, "verse": 35, "text": "Then Saul built an altar to the LORD; it was the first time he had built an altar to the LORD. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 1Sm 7:12,17"}, {"pk": 4035359, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 14, "verse": 36, "text": "Saul said, \u201cLet\u2019s go down after the Philistines tonight and plunder them until morning. Don\u2019t let even one remain!\u201d \u201cDo whatever you want,\u201d [12] the troops replied. But the priest \u24d5 said, \u201cLet\u2019s approach God here.\u201d \u24d6", "comment": "[12] LitDo what is good in your eyes, also in v. 40
\u24d5 1Sm 14:3,18-19
\u24d6 Jdg 18:5-6"}, {"pk": 4035360, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 14, "verse": 37, "text": "So Saul inquired of God, \u24d7 \u201cShould I go after the Philistines? Will you hand them over to Israel?\u201d But God did not answer him that day. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d7 1Sm 10:22
\u24d8 1Sm 28:6"}, {"pk": 4035361, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 14, "verse": 38, "text": "Saul said, \u201cAll you leaders of the troops, come here. Let us investigate [13] how this sin has occurred today.", "comment": "[13] Lit know and see"}, {"pk": 4035362, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 14, "verse": 39, "text": "As surely as the LORD lives who saves Israel, even if it is because of my son Jonathan, he must die!\u201d Not one of the troops answered him."}, {"pk": 4035363, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 14, "verse": 40, "text": "So he said to all Israel, \u201cYou will be on one side, and I and my son Jonathan will be on the other side.\u201d And the troops replied, \u201cDo whatever you want.\u201d\u2009"}, {"pk": 4035364, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 14, "verse": 41, "text": "So Saul said to the LORD, \u201cGod of Israel, why have you not answered your servant today? If the unrighteousness is in me or in my son Jonathan, LORD God of Israel, give Urim; but if the fault is in your people Israel, give Thummim.\u201d [14] \u24d9 Jonathan and Saul were selected, and the troops were cleared of the charge.", "comment": "\u24d9 Ac 1:24
[14] LXX; MT reads said to the LORD, \u201cGod of Israel, give us the right decision.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4035365, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 14, "verse": 42, "text": "Then Saul said, \u201cCast the lot between me and my son Jonathan,\u201d and Jonathan was selected."}, {"pk": 4035366, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 14, "verse": 43, "text": "Saul commanded him, \u201cTell me what you did.\u201d \u24da Jonathan told him, \u201cI tasted a little honey \u24db with the end of the staff I was carrying. I am ready to die!\u201d", "comment": "\u24db 1Sm 14:27
\u24da Jos 7:19"}, {"pk": 4035367, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 14, "verse": 44, "text": "Saul declared to him, \u201cMay God punish me and do so severely \u24dc if you do not die, Jonathan!\u201d", "comment": "\u24dc 1Sm 25:22"}, {"pk": 4035368, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 14, "verse": 45, "text": "But the people said to Saul, \u201cMust Jonathan die, who accomplished such a great deliverance for Israel? No, as the LORD lives, not a hair of his head will fall to the ground, \u24dd for he worked with God\u2019s help today.\u201d \u24d0 So the people redeemed Jonathan, and he did not die.", "comment": "\u24dd 2Sm 14:11; 1Kg 1:52; Ac 27:34
\u24d0 Jn 3:21"}, {"pk": 4035369, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 14, "verse": 46, "text": "Then Saul gave up the pursuit of the Philistines, and the Philistines returned to their own territory."}, {"pk": 4035370, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 14, "verse": 47, "text": "When Saul assumed the kingship over Israel, he fought against all his enemies in every direction: against Moab, the Ammonites, \u24d1 Edom, the kings of Zobah, \u24d2 and the Philistines. Wherever he turned, he caused havoc. [15]", "comment": "[15] LXX reads he was victorious
\u24d1 1Sm 11:1-13
\u24d2 2Sm 8:3-10"}, {"pk": 4035371, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 14, "verse": 48, "text": "He fought bravely, defeated the Amalekites, \u24d3 and rescued Israel from those who plundered them.", "comment": "\u24d3 1Sm 15:3,7"}, {"pk": 4035372, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 14, "verse": 49, "text": "Saul\u2019s sons \u24d4 were Jonathan, Ishvi, and Malchishua. The names of his two daughters were Merab, \u24d5 his firstborn, and Michal, \u24d6 the younger.", "comment": "\u24d6 1Sm 18:20,27; 19:12; 2Sm 6:20-23
\u24d4 1Sm 31:2; 1Ch 10:2
\u24d5 1Sm 18:17-19"}, {"pk": 4035373, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 14, "verse": 50, "text": "The name of Saul\u2019s wife was Ahinoam daughter of Ahimaaz. The name of the commander of his army was Abner son of Saul\u2019s uncle Ner. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 2Sm 2:8"}, {"pk": 4035374, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 14, "verse": 51, "text": "Saul\u2019s father was Kish. \u24d8 Abner\u2019s father was Ner son of Abiel.", "comment": "\u24d8 1Sm 9:1,21"}, {"pk": 4035375, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 14, "verse": 52, "text": "The conflict with the Philistines was fierce all of Saul\u2019s days, so whenever Saul noticed any strong or valiant man, he enlisted him. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 1Sm 8:11"}, {"pk": 4035376, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 15, "verse": 1, "text": "Samuel told Saul, \u201cThe LORD sent me to anoint you as king over his people Israel. \u24da Now, listen to the words of the LORD.", "comment": "\u24da 1Sm 9:16"}, {"pk": 4035377, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 15, "verse": 2, "text": "This is what the LORD of Armies says: \u2018I witnessed [1] what the Amalekites did to the Israelites when they opposed them along the way as they were coming out of Egypt. \u24db", "comment": "[1] LXX reads I will avenge
\u24db Ex 17:8-16; Nm 24:20; Dt 25:17-19"}, {"pk": 4035378, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 15, "verse": 3, "text": "Now go and attack the Amalekites and completely destroy everything they have. \u24dc Do not spare them. Kill men and women, infants and nursing babies, oxen and sheep, camels and donkeys.\u2019\u201d \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Jos 6:17-21; 1Sm 22:19
\u24dc Nm 24:20; Dt 20:16-18"}, {"pk": 4035379, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 15, "verse": 4, "text": "Then Saul summoned the troops and counted them at Telaim: two hundred thousand foot soldiers and ten thousand men from Judah."}, {"pk": 4035380, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 15, "verse": 5, "text": "Saul came to the city of Amalek and set up an ambush in the wadi."}, {"pk": 4035381, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 15, "verse": 6, "text": "He warned the Kenites, \u24d0 \u201cSince you showed kindness to all the Israelites when they came out of Egypt, \u24d1 go on and leave! Get away from the Amalekites, or I\u2019ll sweep you away with them.\u201d So the Kenites withdrew from the Amalekites.", "comment": "\u24d0 Jdg 1:16; 4:11
\u24d1 Ex 18:9-10; Nm 10:29-32"}, {"pk": 4035382, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 15, "verse": 7, "text": "Then Saul struck down the Amalekites \u24d2 from Havilah \u24d3 all the way to Shur, \u24d4 which is next to Egypt.", "comment": "\u24d3 Gn 16:7; 25:17-18
\u24d2 1Sm 14:48
\u24d4 Ex 15:22; 1Sm 27:8"}, {"pk": 4035383, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 15, "verse": 8, "text": "He captured King Agag \u24d5 of Amalek alive, but he completely destroyed all the rest of the people with the sword. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 1Sm 27:8; 30:1; 2Sm 8:12
\u24d5 Nm 24:7; Est 3:1"}, {"pk": 4035384, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 15, "verse": 9, "text": "Saul and the troops spared Agag, and the best of the sheep, goats, cattle, and choice animals, [2] as well as the young rams and the best of everything else. They were not willing to destroy them, but they did destroy all the worthless and unwanted things.", "comment": "[2] Lit and the second ones"}, {"pk": 4035385, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 15, "verse": 10, "text": "Then the word of the LORD came to Samuel,"}, {"pk": 4035386, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 15, "verse": 11, "text": "\u201cI regret that I made Saul king, \u24d7 for he has turned away from following me and has not carried out my instructions.\u201d \u24d8 So Samuel became angry and cried out to the LORD all night. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d8 1Kg 9:6-7
\u24d7 Gn 6:6-7; Ex 32:14; 2Sm 24:16
\u24d9 Ex 32:11-13; Lk 6:12"}, {"pk": 4035387, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 15, "verse": 12, "text": "Early in the morning Samuel got up to confront Saul, but it was reported to Samuel, \u201cSaul went to Carmel \u24da where he set up a monument for himself. Then he turned around and went down to Gilgal.\u201d \u24db", "comment": "\u24da Jos 15:55; 1Sm 25:2
\u24db 1Sm 13:13-14"}, {"pk": 4035388, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 15, "verse": 13, "text": "When Samuel came to him, Saul said, \u201cMay the LORD bless you. \u24dc I have carried out the LORD\u2019s instructions.\u201d", "comment": "\u24dc Gn 14:19; 2Sm 2:5"}, {"pk": 4035389, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 15, "verse": 14, "text": "Samuel replied, \u201cThen what is this sound of sheep, goats, [3] and cattle I hear?\u201d", "comment": "[3] Lit sheep in my ears"}, {"pk": 4035390, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 15, "verse": 15, "text": "Saul answered, \u201cThe troops brought them from the Amalekites and spared the best sheep, goats, and cattle in order to offer a sacrifice to the LORD your God, \u24dd but the rest we destroyed.\u201d \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Ex 32:21-24
\u24dd Gn 3:12-13"}, {"pk": 4035391, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 15, "verse": 16, "text": "\u201cStop!\u201d exclaimed Samuel. \u201cLet me tell you what the LORD said to me last night.\u201d \u201cTell me,\u201d he replied."}, {"pk": 4035392, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 15, "verse": 17, "text": "Samuel continued, \u201cAlthough you once considered yourself unimportant, \u24d1 have you not become the leader of the tribes of Israel? The LORD anointed you king over Israel", "comment": "\u24d1 1Sm 9:21"}, {"pk": 4035393, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 15, "verse": 18, "text": "and then sent you on a mission and said: \u2018Go and completely destroy the sinful Amalekites. Fight against them until you have annihilated them.\u2019"}, {"pk": 4035394, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 15, "verse": 19, "text": "So why didn\u2019t you obey the LORD? Why did you rush on the plunder \u24d2 and do what was evil in the LORD\u2019s sight?\u201d", "comment": "\u24d2 1Sm 14:32"}, {"pk": 4035395, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 15, "verse": 20, "text": "\u201cBut I did obey the LORD!\u201d Saul answered. [4] \u201cI went on the mission the LORD gave me: I brought back King Agag of Amalek, and I completely destroyed the Amalekites.", "comment": "[4] Lit answered Samuel"}, {"pk": 4035396, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 15, "verse": 21, "text": "The troops took sheep, goats, and cattle from the plunder\u2009\u2014\u2009the best of what was set apart for destruction\u2009\u2014\u2009to sacrifice to the LORD your God at Gilgal.\u201d \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Ex 32:22-23"}, {"pk": 4035397, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 15, "verse": 22, "text": "Then Samuel said: Does the LORD \u24d4 take pleasure in burnt offerings and sacrifices
as much as in obeying the LORD?
Look: to obey is better than sacrifice,
to pay attention is better than the fat of rams. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Heb 10:5-7
\u24d4 Ps 40:6-8; 51:16-17; Is 1:11-15; Mc 6:6-8"}, {"pk": 4035398, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 15, "verse": 23, "text": "For rebellion is like the sin of divination, \u24d6
and defiance is like wickedness \u24d7 and idolatry.
Because you have rejected the word of the LORD,
he has rejected you as king. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d6 Dt 18:10
\u24d7 Gn 31:19,34
\u24d8 1Sm 8:7"}, {"pk": 4035399, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 15, "verse": 24, "text": "Saul answered Samuel, \u201cI have sinned. \u24d9 I have transgressed the LORD\u2019s command \u24da and your words. Because I was afraid of the people, I obeyed them.", "comment": "\u24da Pr 29:25; Is 51:12-13
\u24d9 Nm 22:34; 2Sm 12:13; Ps 51:3-4"}, {"pk": 4035400, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 15, "verse": 25, "text": "Now therefore, please forgive my sin \u24db and return with me so I can worship the LORD.\u201d", "comment": "\u24db Ex 10:17"}, {"pk": 4035401, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 15, "verse": 26, "text": "Samuel replied to Saul, \u201cI will not return with you. Because you rejected the word of the LORD, \u24dc the LORD has rejected you from being king over Israel.\u201d", "comment": "\u24dc 1Sm 13:14; 16:1"}, {"pk": 4035402, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 15, "verse": 27, "text": "When Samuel turned to go, Saul grabbed the corner of his robe, and it tore."}, {"pk": 4035403, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 15, "verse": 28, "text": "Samuel said to him, \u201cThe LORD has torn the kingship of Israel away from you today \u24dd and has given it to your neighbor who is better than you. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd 1Sm 28:17-18
\u24d0 1Kg 11:30-36"}, {"pk": 4035404, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 15, "verse": 29, "text": "Furthermore, the Eternal One of Israel \u24d1 does not lie or change his mind, for he is not man who changes his mind.\u201d \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d1 1Ch 29:11; Ps 18:1-2
\u24d2 Nm 23:19; Ezk 24:14"}, {"pk": 4035405, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 15, "verse": 30, "text": "Saul said, \u201cI have sinned. Please honor me \u24d3 now before the elders of my people and before Israel. Come back with me so I can bow in worship to the LORD your God.\u201d \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d3 Jn 12:43
\u24d4 Is 29:13"}, {"pk": 4035406, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 15, "verse": 31, "text": "Then Samuel went back, following Saul, and Saul bowed down to the LORD."}, {"pk": 4035407, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 15, "verse": 32, "text": "Samuel said, \u201cBring me King Agag of Amalek.\u201d Agag came to him trembling, [5] for he thought, \u201cCertainly the bitterness of death has come.\u201d [6] [7]", "comment": "[7] Lit turned
[5] Hb obscure
[6] LXX reads \u201cIs death bitter in this way?\u201d "}, {"pk": 4035408, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 15, "verse": 33, "text": "Samuel declared: As your sword has made women childless,
so your mother will be childless among women. \u24d5
Then he hacked Agag to pieces before the LORD at Gilgal.", "comment": "\u24d5 Gn 9:6; Jdg 1:7; Mt 7:2"}, {"pk": 4035409, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 15, "verse": 34, "text": "Samuel went to Ramah, \u24d6 and Saul went up to his home in Gibeah \u24d7 of Saul.", "comment": "\u24d7 1Sm 11:4
\u24d6 1Sm 7:17"}, {"pk": 4035410, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 15, "verse": 35, "text": "Even to the day of his death, Samuel never saw Saul again. \u24d8 Samuel mourned for Saul, \u24d9 and the LORD regretted he had made Saul king over Israel.", "comment": "\u24d8 1Sm 19:24
\u24d9 1Sm 16:1"}, {"pk": 4035411, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 16, "verse": 1, "text": "The LORD said to Samuel, \u201cHow long are you going to mourn for Saul, \u24da since I have rejected him as king over Israel? \u24db Fill your horn with oil \u24dc and go. I am sending you to Jesse of Bethlehem \u24dd because I have selected a king from his sons.\u201d", "comment": "\u24dc 1Sm 9:16; 10:1; 2Kg 9:1
\u24da 1Sm 15:35
\u24db 1Sm 13:13-14; 15:23
\u24dd Ru 4:17-22"}, {"pk": 4035412, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 16, "verse": 2, "text": "Samuel asked, \u201cHow can I go? Saul will hear about it and kill me!\u201d The LORD answered, \u201cTake a young cow with you and say, \u2018I have come to sacrifice to the LORD.\u2019 \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 1Sm 20:29"}, {"pk": 4035413, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 16, "verse": 3, "text": "Then invite Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will let you know what you are to do. \u24d1 You are to anoint for me the one I indicate to you.\u201d \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d1 Ex 4:15; Ac 9:6
\u24d2 Dt 17:14-15; 1Sm 9:16"}, {"pk": 4035414, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 16, "verse": 4, "text": "Samuel did what the LORD directed and went to Bethlehem. \u24d3 When the elders of the town met him, they trembled [1] and asked, \u201cDo [2] you come in peace?\u201d \u24d4", "comment": "[2] DSS, LXX read \u201cSeer, do
[1] LXX reads were astonished
\u24d3 Gn 48:7; Lk 2:4
\u24d4 1Kg 2:13; 2Kg 9:22; 1Ch 12:17-18"}, {"pk": 4035415, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 16, "verse": 5, "text": "\u201cIn peace,\u201d he replied. \u201cI\u2019ve come to sacrifice to the LORD. Consecrate yourselves \u24d5 and come with me to the sacrifice.\u201d [3] Then he consecrated Jesse and his sons and invited them to the sacrifice.", "comment": "\u24d5 Gn 35:2; Ex 19:10
[3] LXX reads and rejoice with me today"}, {"pk": 4035416, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 16, "verse": 6, "text": "When they arrived, Samuel saw Eliab \u24d6 and said, \u201cCertainly the LORD\u2019s anointed one is here before him.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d6 1Sm 17:13"}, {"pk": 4035417, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 16, "verse": 7, "text": "But the LORD said to Samuel, \u201cDo not look at his appearance or his stature because I have rejected him. Humans do not see what the LORD sees, [4] for humans see what is visible, [5] but the LORD sees the heart.\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "[4] LXX reads God does not see as a man sees
\u24d7 1Kg 8:39; Jr 17:10; Lk 16:15; Jn 2:24-25
[5] Lit for the man sees according to the eyes"}, {"pk": 4035418, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 16, "verse": 8, "text": "Jesse called Abinadab \u24d8 and presented him to Samuel. \u201cThe LORD hasn\u2019t chosen this one either,\u201d Samuel said.", "comment": "\u24d8 1Sm 17:13"}, {"pk": 4035419, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 16, "verse": 9, "text": "Then Jesse presented Shammah, \u24d9 but Samuel said, \u201cThe LORD hasn\u2019t chosen this one either.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d9 1Sm 17:13"}, {"pk": 4035420, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 16, "verse": 10, "text": "After Jesse presented seven of his sons to him, Samuel told Jesse, \u201cThe LORD hasn\u2019t chosen any of these.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4035421, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 16, "verse": 11, "text": "Samuel asked him, \u201cAre these all the sons you have?\u201d \u201cThere is still the youngest,\u201d \u24da he answered, \u201cbut right now he\u2019s tending the sheep.\u201d Samuel told Jesse, \u201cSend for him. We won\u2019t sit down to eat until he gets here.\u201d", "comment": "\u24da 1Sm 17:12; 2Sm 13:3"}, {"pk": 4035422, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 16, "verse": 12, "text": "So Jesse sent for him. He had beautiful eyes and a healthy, [6] handsome appearance. \u24db Then the LORD said, \u201cAnoint him, for he is the one.\u201d \u24dc", "comment": "[6] Or ruddy
\u24dc 1Sm 9:17
\u24db 1Sm 17:42"}, {"pk": 4035423, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 16, "verse": 13, "text": "So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him \u24dd in the presence of his brothers, and the Spirit of the LORD came powerfully on David from that day forward. \u24d0 Then Samuel set out and went to Ramah.", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 51:10-12; Ezk 36:27; Ac 2:1-17
\u24dd 1Sm 10:1"}, {"pk": 4035424, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 16, "verse": 14, "text": "Now the Spirit of the LORD had left Saul, \u24d1 and an evil spirit sent from the LORD began to torment him,", "comment": "\u24d1 1Sm 11:6; 18:12; 28:15"}, {"pk": 4035425, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 16, "verse": 15, "text": "so Saul\u2019s servants said to him, \u201cYou see that an evil spirit from God is tormenting you."}, {"pk": 4035426, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 16, "verse": 16, "text": "Let our lord command your servants here in your presence to look for someone who knows how to play the lyre. Whenever the evil spirit from God comes on you, that person can play the lyre, and you will feel better.\u201d \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 1Sm 18:10; 19:9; 2Kg 3:15"}, {"pk": 4035427, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 16, "verse": 17, "text": "Then Saul commanded his servants, \u201cFind me someone who plays well and bring him to me.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4035428, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 16, "verse": 18, "text": "One of the young men answered, \u201cI have seen a son of Jesse of Bethlehem who knows how to play the lyre. He is also a valiant man, \u24d3 a warrior, eloquent, handsome, and the LORD is with him.\u201d \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d3 1Sm 17:32-36
\u24d4 1Sm 3:19; 18:12-14"}, {"pk": 4035429, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 16, "verse": 19, "text": "Then Saul dispatched messengers to Jesse and said, \u201cSend me your son David, who is with the sheep.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4035430, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 16, "verse": 20, "text": "So Jesse took a donkey loaded with bread, a wineskin, and one young goat and sent them by his son David to Saul. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 1Sm 10:4,27; Pr 18:16"}, {"pk": 4035431, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 16, "verse": 21, "text": "When David came to Saul \u24d6 and entered his service, Saul loved him very much, and David became his armor-bearer.", "comment": "\u24d6 Gn 41:46; Pr 22:29"}, {"pk": 4035432, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 16, "verse": 22, "text": "Then Saul sent word to Jesse: \u201cLet David remain in my service, for he has found favor with me.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4035433, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 16, "verse": 23, "text": "Whenever the spirit from God came on Saul, \u24d7 David would pick up his lyre and play, and Saul would then be relieved, feel better, and the evil spirit would leave him.", "comment": "\u24d7 1Sm 16:14-16"}, {"pk": 4035434, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 17, "verse": 1, "text": "The Philistines \u24d8 gathered their forces for war at Socoh in Judah and camped between Socoh \u24d9 and Azekah \u24da in Ephes-dammim. \u24db", "comment": "\u24da Jos 10:10
\u24db 1Ch 11:13
\u24d8 1Sm 13:5
\u24d9 2Ch 28:18"}, {"pk": 4035435, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 17, "verse": 2, "text": "Saul and the men of Israel gathered and camped in the Valley of Elah; \u24dc then they lined up in battle formation to face the Philistines.", "comment": "\u24dc 1Sm 21:9"}, {"pk": 4035436, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 17, "verse": 3, "text": "The Philistines were standing on one hill, and the Israelites were standing on another hill with a ravine between them."}, {"pk": 4035437, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 17, "verse": 4, "text": "Then a champion named Goliath, from Gath, \u24dd came out from the Philistine camp. He was nine feet, nine inches [1] [2] tall", "comment": "\u24dd 2Sm 21:18-22; 1Ch 20:4-8
[2] Lit was six cubits and a span
[1] DSS, LXX read four cubits and a span"}, {"pk": 4035438, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 17, "verse": 5, "text": "and wore a bronze helmet [3] and bronze scale armor that weighed one hundred twenty-five pounds. [4]", "comment": "[3] Lit helmet on his head
[4] Lit 5,000 shekels"}, {"pk": 4035439, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 17, "verse": 6, "text": "There was bronze armor on his shins, and a bronze javelin \u24d0 was slung between his shoulders.", "comment": "\u24d0 1Sm 17:45"}, {"pk": 4035440, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 17, "verse": 7, "text": "His spear shaft \u24d1 was like a weaver\u2019s beam, and the iron point of his spear weighed fifteen pounds. [5] In addition, a shield-bearer \u24d2 was walking in front of him.", "comment": "\u24d1 2Sm 21:19; 1Ch 11:23
\u24d2 1Sm 17:41
[5] Lit 600 shekels"}, {"pk": 4035441, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 17, "verse": 8, "text": "He stood and shouted to the Israelite battle formations: \u201cWhy do you come out to line up in battle formation?\u201d He asked them, \u201cAm I not a Philistine and are you not servants of Saul? \u24d3 Choose one of your men and have him come down against me.", "comment": "\u24d3 1Sm 8:17"}, {"pk": 4035442, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 17, "verse": 9, "text": "If he wins in a fight against me and kills me, we will be your servants. But if I win against him and kill him, then you will be our servants and serve us.\u201d \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 2Sm 2:12-16"}, {"pk": 4035443, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 17, "verse": 10, "text": "Then the Philistine said, \u201cI defy the ranks of Israel today. \u24d5 Send me a man so we can fight each other!\u201d", "comment": "\u24d5 1Sm 17:26,36,45"}, {"pk": 4035444, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 17, "verse": 11, "text": "When Saul and all Israel heard these words from the Philistine, they lost their courage and were terrified."}, {"pk": 4035445, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 17, "verse": 12, "text": "Now David was the son of the Ephrathite \u24d6 from Bethlehem of Judah named Jesse. Jesse had eight sons \u24d7 and during Saul\u2019s reign was already an old man.", "comment": "\u24d7 1Sm 16:10-11; 1Ch 2:13-15
\u24d6 Gn 35:19"}, {"pk": 4035446, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 17, "verse": 13, "text": "Jesse\u2019s three oldest sons had followed Saul to the war, and their names \u24d8 were Eliab, the firstborn, Abinadab, the next, and Shammah, the third,", "comment": "\u24d8 1Sm 16:6,8-9"}, {"pk": 4035447, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 17, "verse": 14, "text": "and David was the youngest. \u24d9 The three oldest had followed Saul,", "comment": "\u24d9 1Sm 16:11"}, {"pk": 4035448, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 17, "verse": 15, "text": "but David kept going back and forth from Saul \u24da to tend his father\u2019s flock in Bethlehem.", "comment": "\u24da 1Sm 16:21-23"}, {"pk": 4035449, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 17, "verse": 16, "text": "Every morning and evening for forty days the Philistine came forward and took his stand."}, {"pk": 4035450, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 17, "verse": 17, "text": "One day Jesse had told his son David: \u201cTake this half-bushel [6] of roasted grain along with these ten loaves of bread \u24db for your brothers and hurry to their camp.", "comment": "[6] Lit this ephah
\u24db 1Sm 25:18"}, {"pk": 4035451, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 17, "verse": 18, "text": "Also take these ten portions of cheese to the field commander. [7] Check on the well-being of your brothers \u24dc and bring a confirmation from them.", "comment": "\u24dc Gn 37:13-14
[7] Lit the leader of 1,000"}, {"pk": 4035452, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 17, "verse": 19, "text": "They are with Saul and all the men of Israel in the Valley of Elah fighting with the Philistines.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4035453, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 17, "verse": 20, "text": "So David got up early in the morning, left the flock with someone to keep it, loaded up, and set out as Jesse had charged him. He arrived at the perimeter of the camp \u24dd as the army was marching out to its battle formation shouting their battle cry.", "comment": "\u24dd 1Sm 26:5,7"}, {"pk": 4035454, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 17, "verse": 21, "text": "Israel and the Philistines lined up in battle formation facing each other."}, {"pk": 4035455, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 17, "verse": 22, "text": "David left his supplies in the care of the quartermaster \u24d0 and ran to the battle line. When he arrived, he asked his brothers how they were.", "comment": "\u24d0 Jdg 18:21; Is 10:28"}, {"pk": 4035456, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 17, "verse": 23, "text": "While he was speaking with them, suddenly the champion named Goliath, the Philistine from Gath, came forward from the Philistine battle line and shouted his usual words, \u24d1 which David heard.", "comment": "\u24d1 1Sm 17:8-10"}, {"pk": 4035457, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 17, "verse": 24, "text": "When all the Israelite men saw Goliath, they retreated from him terrified."}, {"pk": 4035458, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 17, "verse": 25, "text": "Previously, an Israelite man had declared: \u201cDo you see this man who keeps coming out? He comes to defy Israel. The king will make the man who kills him very rich and will give him his daughter. \u24d2 The king will also make the family of that man\u2019s father exempt from paying taxes in Israel.\u201d \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 1Sm 8:11
\u24d2 Jos 15:16"}, {"pk": 4035459, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 17, "verse": 26, "text": "David spoke to the men who were standing with him: \u201cWhat will be done for the man who kills that Philistine and removes this disgrace from Israel? \u24d4 Just who is this uncircumcised Philistine \u24d5 that he should defy the armies \u24d6 of the living God?\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d5 1Sm 14:6; 17:36; Jr 9:25-26
\u24d7 Dt 5:26; 2Kg 19:4
\u24d4 1Sm 11:2
\u24d6 1Sm 17:10"}, {"pk": 4035460, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 17, "verse": 27, "text": "The troops told him about the offer, concluding, \u201cThat is what will be done for the man who kills him.\u201d \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 1Sm 17:25"}, {"pk": 4035461, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 17, "verse": 28, "text": "David\u2019s oldest brother Eliab listened as he spoke to the men, and he became angry with him. \u24d9 \u201cWhy did you come down here?\u201d he asked. \u201cWho did you leave those few sheep with in the wilderness? I know your arrogance and your evil heart\u2009\u2014\u2009you came down to see the battle!\u201d", "comment": "\u24d9 Gn 37:4,8-36"}, {"pk": 4035462, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 17, "verse": 29, "text": "\u201cWhat have I done now?\u201d protested David. \u201cIt was just a question.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4035463, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 17, "verse": 30, "text": "Then he turned from those beside him to others in front of him and asked about the offer. The people gave him the same answer as before. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da 1Sm 17:26-27"}, {"pk": 4035464, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 17, "verse": 31, "text": "What David said was overheard and reported to Saul, so he had David brought to him."}, {"pk": 4035465, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 17, "verse": 32, "text": "David said to Saul, \u201cDon\u2019t let anyone be discouraged by [8] him; \u24db your servant will go \u24dc and fight this Philistine!\u201d", "comment": "\u24db Dt 20:1-4
[8] Lit let a man\u2019s heart fall over
\u24dc 1Sm 16:18"}, {"pk": 4035466, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 17, "verse": 33, "text": "But Saul replied, \u201cYou can\u2019t go fight this Philistine. You\u2019re just a youth, and he\u2019s been a warrior since he was young.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4035467, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 17, "verse": 34, "text": "David answered Saul: \u201cYour servant has been tending his father\u2019s sheep. Whenever a lion or a bear came and carried off a lamb from the flock,"}, {"pk": 4035468, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 17, "verse": 35, "text": "I went after it, struck it down, and rescued the lamb from its mouth. \u24dd If it reared up against me, I would grab it by its fur, [9] strike it down, and kill it.", "comment": "\u24dd Am 3:12
[9] LXX reads throat; lit beard"}, {"pk": 4035469, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 17, "verse": 36, "text": "Your servant has killed lions and bears; this uncircumcised Philistine will be like one of them, for he has defied the armies of the living God.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4035470, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 17, "verse": 37, "text": "Then David said, \u201cThe LORD who rescued me from the paw of the lion and the paw of the bear will rescue me from the hand of this Philistine.\u201d \u24d0 Saul said to David, \u201cGo, and may the LORD be with you.\u201d \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d0 2Tm 4:17-18
\u24d1 1Sm 20:13"}, {"pk": 4035471, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 17, "verse": 38, "text": "Then Saul had his own military clothes put on David. He put a bronze helmet on David\u2019s head and had him put on armor."}, {"pk": 4035472, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 17, "verse": 39, "text": "David strapped his sword on over the military clothes and tried to walk, but he was not used to them. \u201cI can\u2019t walk in these,\u201d David said to Saul, \u201cI\u2019m not used to them.\u201d So David took them off."}, {"pk": 4035473, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 17, "verse": 40, "text": "Instead, he took his staff in his hand \u24d2 and chose five smooth stones from the wadi and put them in the pouch, in his shepherd\u2019s bag. Then, with his sling in his hand, he approached the Philistine.", "comment": "\u24d2 Jdg 20:16"}, {"pk": 4035474, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 17, "verse": 41, "text": "The Philistine came closer and closer to David, with the shield-bearer in front of him."}, {"pk": 4035475, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 17, "verse": 42, "text": "When the Philistine looked and saw David, he despised him \u24d3 because he was just a youth, healthy [10] \u24d4 and handsome.", "comment": "\u24d3 Pr 16:18
[10] Or ruddy
\u24d4 1Sm 16:12"}, {"pk": 4035476, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 17, "verse": 43, "text": "He said to David, \u201cAm I a dog \u24d5 that you come against me with sticks?\u201d [11] Then he cursed David by his gods. \u24d6", "comment": "[11] Some LXX mss add and stones?\u201d And David said, \u201cNo! Worse than a dog!\u201d
\u24d5 1Sm 24:14
\u24d6 1Kg 20:10"}, {"pk": 4035477, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 17, "verse": 44, "text": "\u201cCome here,\u201d the Philistine called to David, \u201cand I\u2019ll give your flesh to the birds of the sky and the wild beasts!\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 1Sm 17:46"}, {"pk": 4035478, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 17, "verse": 45, "text": "David said to the Philistine: \u201cYou come against me with a sword, spear, and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the LORD of Armies, the God of the ranks of Israel\u2009\u2014\u2009you have defied him. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 2Ch 32:7-8; Ps 124:8; Heb 11:34"}, {"pk": 4035479, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 17, "verse": 46, "text": "Today, the LORD will hand you over to me. Today, I\u2019ll strike you down, remove your head, and give the corpses [12] of the Philistine camp to the birds of the sky and the wild creatures of the earth. Then all the world will know that Israel has a God, \u24d9", "comment": "[12] LXX reads give your limbs and the limbs
\u24d9 1Kg 18:36; 2Kg 19:19; Is 37:20"}, {"pk": 4035480, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 17, "verse": 47, "text": "and this whole assembly will know that it is not by sword or by spear that the LORD saves, \u24da for the battle is the LORD\u2019s. \u24db He will hand you over to us.\u201d", "comment": "\u24db Ex 14:13-14; Ps 33:16-22; 44:4-8
\u24da Hs 1:7"}, {"pk": 4035481, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 17, "verse": 48, "text": "When the Philistine started forward to attack him, David ran quickly to the battle line to meet the Philistine. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 27:3"}, {"pk": 4035482, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 17, "verse": 49, "text": "David put his hand in the bag, took out a stone, slung it, and hit the Philistine on his forehead. The stone sank into his forehead, and he fell facedown to the ground."}, {"pk": 4035483, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 17, "verse": 50, "text": "David defeated the Philistine with a sling and a stone. David overpowered the Philistine and killed him without having a sword."}, {"pk": 4035484, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 17, "verse": 51, "text": "David ran and stood over him. He grabbed the Philistine\u2019s sword, \u24dd pulled it from its sheath, and used it to kill him. Then he cut off his head. When the Philistines saw that their hero was dead, they fled. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd 1Sm 21:9
\u24d0 Heb 11:34"}, {"pk": 4035485, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 17, "verse": 52, "text": "The men of Israel and Judah rallied, shouting their battle cry, and chased the Philistines to the entrance of the valley and to the gates of Ekron. [13] \u24d1 Philistine bodies were strewn all along the Shaaraim road \u24d2 to Gath and Ekron.", "comment": "\u24d2 Jos 15:36
[13] LXX reads Ashkelon
\u24d1 Jos 15:11"}, {"pk": 4035486, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 17, "verse": 53, "text": "When the Israelites returned from the pursuit of the Philistines, they plundered their camps."}, {"pk": 4035487, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 17, "verse": 54, "text": "David took Goliath\u2019s [14] head and brought it to Jerusalem, but he put Goliath\u2019s weapons in his own tent.", "comment": "[14] Lit the Philistine\u2019s"}, {"pk": 4035488, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 17, "verse": 55, "text": " [15] When Saul had seen David going out to confront the Philistine, he asked Abner the commander of the army, \u201cWhose son is this youth, Abner?\u201d \u24d3 \u201cYour Majesty, as surely as you live, I don\u2019t know,\u201d Abner replied.", "comment": "\u24d3 1Sm 16:17-22; 17:25
[15] LXX omits 1Sm 17:55\u201318:5"}, {"pk": 4035489, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 17, "verse": 56, "text": "The king said, \u201cFind out whose son this young man is!\u201d"}, {"pk": 4035490, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 17, "verse": 57, "text": "When David returned from killing the Philistine, Abner took him and brought him before Saul with the Philistine\u2019s head still in his hand. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 1Sm 17:54"}, {"pk": 4035491, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 17, "verse": 58, "text": "Saul said to him, \u201cWhose son are you, young man?\u201d \u201cThe son of your servant Jesse of Bethlehem,\u201d \u24d5 David answered.", "comment": "\u24d5 1Sm 17:12"}, {"pk": 4035492, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 18, "verse": 1, "text": "When David had finished speaking with Saul, Jonathan was bound to David in close friendship, [1] and loved him as much as he loved himself. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 1Sm 20:17; 2Sm 1:26
[1] Lit the life of Jonathan was bound to the life of David"}, {"pk": 4035493, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 18, "verse": 2, "text": "Saul kept David with him from that day on and did not let him return to his father\u2019s house."}, {"pk": 4035494, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 18, "verse": 3, "text": "Jonathan made a covenant with David \u24d7 because he loved him as much as himself.", "comment": "\u24d7 1Sm 20:8,16; 23:18"}, {"pk": 4035495, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 18, "verse": 4, "text": "Then Jonathan removed the robe he was wearing and gave it to David, \u24d8 along with his military tunic, his sword, his bow, and his belt.", "comment": "\u24d8 Gn 41:42"}, {"pk": 4035496, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 18, "verse": 5, "text": "David marched out with the army and was successful in everything Saul sent him to do. Saul put him in command of the fighting men, which pleased all the people and Saul\u2019s servants as well."}, {"pk": 4035497, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 18, "verse": 6, "text": "As the troops were coming back, when David was returning from killing the Philistine, the women came out from all the cities of Israel to meet King Saul, \u24d9 singing and dancing with tambourines, with shouts of joy, and with three-stringed instruments.", "comment": "\u24d9 Ex 15:20-21; Jdg 11:34"}, {"pk": 4035498, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 18, "verse": 7, "text": "As they danced, the women sang: Saul has killed his thousands,
but David his tens of thousands. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da 1Sm 21:11; 29:5"}, {"pk": 4035499, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 18, "verse": 8, "text": "Saul was furious and resented this song. [2] \u201cThey credited tens of thousands to David,\u201d he complained, \u201cbut they only credited me with thousands. What more can he have but the kingdom?\u201d \u24db", "comment": "\u24db 1Sm 15:28; 24:20
[2] Lit furious; this saying was evil in his eyes"}, {"pk": 4035500, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 18, "verse": 9, "text": "So Saul watched David jealously from that day forward."}, {"pk": 4035501, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 18, "verse": 10, "text": "The next day an evil spirit sent from God came powerfully on Saul, \u24dc and he began to rave [3] inside the palace. David was playing the lyre as usual, \u24dd but Saul was holding a spear, \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 1Sm 19:9
\u24dc 1Sm 16:14; 19:9
[3] Or prophesy
\u24dd 1Sm 16:23"}, {"pk": 4035502, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 18, "verse": 11, "text": "and he threw it, thinking, \u201cI\u2019ll pin David to the wall.\u201d \u24d1 But David got away from him twice.", "comment": "\u24d1 1Sm 19:10; 20:33"}, {"pk": 4035503, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 18, "verse": 12, "text": "Saul was afraid of David, \u24d2 because the LORD was with David \u24d3 but had left Saul. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 1Sm 16:14; 17:36,47; 2Sm 5:2
\u24d2 1Sm 18:15,29
\u24d3 1Sm 16:13,18"}, {"pk": 4035504, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 18, "verse": 13, "text": "Therefore, Saul sent David away from him and made him commander over a thousand men. David led the troops \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 2Sm 5:2"}, {"pk": 4035505, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 18, "verse": 14, "text": "and continued to be successful in all his activities because the LORD was with him. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 1Sm 3:19; 16:18"}, {"pk": 4035506, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 18, "verse": 15, "text": "When Saul observed that David was very successful, he dreaded him."}, {"pk": 4035507, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 18, "verse": 16, "text": "But all Israel and Judah loved David \u24d7 because he was leading their troops.", "comment": "\u24d7 1Sm 18:5"}, {"pk": 4035508, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 18, "verse": 17, "text": "Saul told David, \u201cHere is my oldest daughter Merab. I\u2019ll give her to you as a wife, \u24d8 if you will be a warrior for me and fight the LORD\u2019s battles.\u201d \u24d9 But Saul was thinking, \u201cI don\u2019t need to raise a hand against him; let the hand of the Philistines be against him.\u201d \u24da", "comment": "\u24d9 Nm 21:14; 1Sm 17:36-37; 25:28
\u24d8 1Sm 17:25
\u24da 1Sm 18:21,25"}, {"pk": 4035509, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 18, "verse": 18, "text": "Then David responded, \u201cWho am I, \u24db and what is my family or my father\u2019s clan in Israel that I should become the king\u2019s son-in-law?\u201d", "comment": "\u24db 1Sm 9:21; 18:23; 2Sm 7:18"}, {"pk": 4035510, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 18, "verse": 19, "text": "When it was time to give Saul\u2019s daughter Merab to David, she was given to Adriel the Meholathite as a wife. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Jdg 7:22; 2Sm 21:8; 1Kg 19:16"}, {"pk": 4035511, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 18, "verse": 20, "text": "Now Saul\u2019s daughter Michal \u24dd loved David, and when it was reported to Saul, it pleased him. [4]", "comment": "\u24dd 1Sm 18:28
[4] Lit Saul, the thing was right in his eyes"}, {"pk": 4035512, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 18, "verse": 21, "text": "\u201cI\u2019ll give her to him,\u201d Saul thought. \u201cShe\u2019ll be a trap for him, and the hand of the Philistines will be against him.\u201d \u24d0 So Saul said to David a second time, \u201cYou can now be my son-in-law.\u201d \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 1Sm 18:20
\u24d0 1Sm 18:17"}, {"pk": 4035513, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 18, "verse": 22, "text": "Saul then ordered his servants, \u201cSpeak to David in private and tell him, \u2018Look, the king is pleased with you, and all his servants love you. Therefore, you should become the king\u2019s son-in-law.\u2019\u201d"}, {"pk": 4035514, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 18, "verse": 23, "text": "Saul\u2019s servants reported these words directly to David, [5] but he replied, \u201cIs it trivial in your sight to become the king\u2019s son-in-law? I am a poor commoner.\u201d \u24d2", "comment": "[5] Lit words in David\u2019s ears
\u24d2 Gn 29:20; 34:12"}, {"pk": 4035515, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 18, "verse": 24, "text": "The servants reported back to Saul, \u201cThese are the words David spoke.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4035516, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 18, "verse": 25, "text": "Then Saul replied, \u201cSay this to David: \u2018The king desires no other bride-price \u24d3 except a hundred Philistine foreskins, to take revenge on his enemies.\u2019\u201d \u24d4 Actually, Saul intended to cause David\u2019s death at the hands of the Philistines. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d4 1Sm 14:24
\u24d3 Gn 34:12; Ex 22:17
\u24d5 1Sm 18:17"}, {"pk": 4035517, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 18, "verse": 26, "text": "When the servants reported these terms to David, he was pleased [6] to become the king\u2019s son-in-law. Before the wedding day arrived, [7]", "comment": "[6] Lit David, it was right in David\u2019s eyes
[7] Lit And the days were not full"}, {"pk": 4035518, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 18, "verse": 27, "text": "David and his men went out and killed two hundred [8] Philistines. He brought their foreskins and presented them as full payment to the king to become his son-in-law. Then Saul gave his daughter Michal to David as his wife. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 2Sm 3:14
[8] LXX reads 100"}, {"pk": 4035519, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 18, "verse": 28, "text": "Saul realized [9] that the LORD was with David and that his daughter Michal loved him,", "comment": "[9] Lit saw and knew"}, {"pk": 4035520, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 18, "verse": 29, "text": "and he became even more afraid of David. As a result, Saul was David\u2019s enemy from then on."}, {"pk": 4035521, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 18, "verse": 30, "text": "Every time the Philistine commanders came out to fight, \u24d7 David was more successful than all of Saul\u2019s officers. \u24d8 So his name became well known.", "comment": "\u24d7 2Sm 11:1
\u24d8 1Sm 18:5"}, {"pk": 4035522, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 19, "verse": 1, "text": "Saul ordered his son Jonathan and all his servants to kill David. \u24d9 But Saul\u2019s son Jonathan liked David very much, \u24da", "comment": "\u24d9 1Sm 18:8-9
\u24da 1Sm 18:1-3"}, {"pk": 4035523, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 19, "verse": 2, "text": "so he told him: \u201cMy father Saul intends to kill you. Be on your guard in the morning and hide in a secret place and stay there."}, {"pk": 4035524, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 19, "verse": 3, "text": "I\u2019ll go out and stand beside my father in the field where you are and talk to him about you. When I see what he says, I\u2019ll tell you.\u201d \u24db", "comment": "\u24db 1Sm 20:32-33"}, {"pk": 4035525, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 19, "verse": 4, "text": "Jonathan spoke well of David to his father Saul. He said to him: \u201cThe king should not sin against his servant David. \u24dc He hasn\u2019t sinned against you; in fact, his actions have been a great advantage to you.", "comment": "\u24dc Gn 44:22; Pr 17:13; Jr 18:20"}, {"pk": 4035526, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 19, "verse": 5, "text": "He took his life in his hands when he struck down the Philistine, \u24dd and the LORD brought about a great victory for all Israel. \u24d0 You saw it and rejoiced, so why would you sin against innocent blood by killing David for no reason?\u201d \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Dt 19:10-13; 1Sm 20:32
\u24dd 1Sm 17:42-51
\u24d0 1Sm 11:13"}, {"pk": 4035527, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 19, "verse": 6, "text": "Saul listened to Jonathan\u2019s advice and swore an oath: \u201cAs surely as the LORD lives, David will not be killed.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4035528, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 19, "verse": 7, "text": "So Jonathan summoned David and told him all these words. Then Jonathan brought David to Saul, and he served him as he did before. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 1Sm 16:21; 18:2,10,13"}, {"pk": 4035529, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 19, "verse": 8, "text": "When war broke out again, David went out and fought against the Philistines. He defeated them with such great force that they fled from him."}, {"pk": 4035530, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 19, "verse": 9, "text": "Now an evil spirit sent from the LORD \u24d3 came on Saul as he was sitting in his palace holding a spear. \u24d4 David was playing the lyre, \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d3 1Sm 16:14; 18:10-11
\u24d4 1Sm 18:10
\u24d5 1Sm 16:14-16; 18:10"}, {"pk": 4035531, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 19, "verse": 10, "text": "and Saul tried to pin David to the wall with the spear. \u24d6 As the spear struck the wall, David eluded Saul, ran away, and escaped that night.", "comment": "\u24d6 1Sm 18:11; 20:33"}, {"pk": 4035532, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 19, "verse": 11, "text": "Saul sent agents to David\u2019s house to watch for him and kill him in the morning. \u24d7 But his wife Michal \u24d8 warned David, \u201cIf you don\u2019t escape tonight, you will be dead tomorrow!\u201d", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 59
\u24d8 1Sm 18:20"}, {"pk": 4035533, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 19, "verse": 12, "text": "So she lowered David from the window, and he fled and escaped. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Jos 2:15; Ac 9:23-25"}, {"pk": 4035534, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 19, "verse": 13, "text": "Then Michal took the household idol and put it on the bed, placed some goat hair on its head, and covered it with a garment."}, {"pk": 4035535, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 19, "verse": 14, "text": "When Saul sent agents to seize David, Michal said, \u201cHe\u2019s sick.\u201d \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Jos 2:5"}, {"pk": 4035536, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 19, "verse": 15, "text": "Saul sent the agents back to see David and said, \u201cBring him on his bed so I can kill him.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4035537, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 19, "verse": 16, "text": "When the agents arrived, to their surprise, the household idol was on the bed with some goat hair on its head."}, {"pk": 4035538, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 19, "verse": 17, "text": "Saul asked Michal, \u201cWhy did you deceive me like this? You sent my enemy away, and he has escaped!\u201d She answered him, \u201cHe said to me, \u2018Let me go! Why should I kill you?\u2009\u2019\u201d"}, {"pk": 4035539, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 19, "verse": 18, "text": "So David fled and escaped and went to Samuel at Ramah \u24db and told him everything Saul had done to him. Then he and Samuel left and stayed at Naioth. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc 2Kg 6:1-2
\u24db 1Sm 7:17"}, {"pk": 4035540, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 19, "verse": 19, "text": "When it was reported to Saul that David was at Naioth in Ramah,"}, {"pk": 4035541, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 19, "verse": 20, "text": "he sent agents to seize David. \u24dd However, when they saw the group of prophets prophesying \u24d0 with Samuel leading them, the Spirit of God came on Saul\u2019s agents, and they also started prophesying.", "comment": "\u24dd 1Sm 19:11; Jn 7:32
\u24d0 1Sm 10:5-6,10"}, {"pk": 4035542, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 19, "verse": 21, "text": "When they reported to Saul, he sent other agents, and they also began prophesying. \u24d1 So Saul tried again and sent a third group of agents, and even they began prophesying.", "comment": "\u24d1 Nm 11:25"}, {"pk": 4035543, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 19, "verse": 22, "text": "Then Saul himself went to Ramah. He came to the large cistern at Secu and asked, \u201cWhere are Samuel and David?\u201d \u201cAt Naioth in Ramah,\u201d someone said."}, {"pk": 4035544, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 19, "verse": 23, "text": "So he went to Naioth in Ramah. The Spirit of God also came on him, \u24d2 and as he walked along, he prophesied until he entered Naioth in Ramah.", "comment": "\u24d2 1Sm 10:10"}, {"pk": 4035545, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 19, "verse": 24, "text": "Saul then removed his clothes and also prophesied before Samuel; he collapsed and lay naked \u24d3 all that day and all that night. That is why they say, \u201cIs Saul also among the prophets?\u201d \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 1Sm 10:5-13
\u24d3 Is 20:2; Mc 1:8"}, {"pk": 4035546, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 20, "verse": 1, "text": "David fled from Naioth in Ramah and came to Jonathan and asked, \u201cWhat have I done? \u24d5 What did I do wrong? How have I sinned against your father so that he wants to take my life?\u201d", "comment": "\u24d5 1Sm 24:9"}, {"pk": 4035547, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 20, "verse": 2, "text": "Jonathan said to him, \u201cNo, you won\u2019t die. Listen, my father doesn\u2019t do anything, great or small, without telling me. [1] So why would he hide this matter from me? This can\u2019t be true.\u201d", "comment": "[1] Lit without uncovering my ear"}, {"pk": 4035548, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 20, "verse": 3, "text": "But David said, \u201cYour father certainly knows that I have found favor with you. He has said, \u2018Jonathan must not know of this, or else he will be grieved.\u2019\u201d David also swore, \u201cAs surely as the LORD lives and as you yourself live, there is but a step between me and death.\u201d \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 1Sm 25:26; 2Kg 2:6"}, {"pk": 4035549, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 20, "verse": 4, "text": "Jonathan said to David, \u201cWhatever you say, I will do for you.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4035550, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 20, "verse": 5, "text": "So David told him, \u201cLook, tomorrow is the New Moon, \u24d7 and I\u2019m supposed to sit down and eat with the king. \u24d8 Instead, let me go, and I\u2019ll hide in the countryside for the next two nights. [2] \u24d9", "comment": "[2] Lit countryside until the third night
\u24d7 Nm 10:10; 28:11-15; Am 8:5
\u24d8 1Sm 20:24,27
\u24d9 1Sm 19:2"}, {"pk": 4035551, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 20, "verse": 6, "text": "If your father misses me at all, say, \u2018David urgently requested my permission to go quickly to his hometown Bethlehem \u24da for an annual sacrifice \u24db there involving the whole clan.\u2019", "comment": "\u24db Dt 12:5
\u24da 1Sm 17:58"}, {"pk": 4035552, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 20, "verse": 7, "text": "If he says, \u2018Good,\u2019 then your servant is safe, but if he becomes angry, you will know he has evil intentions."}, {"pk": 4035553, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 20, "verse": 8, "text": "Deal kindly with [3] your servant, for you have brought me into a covenant with you before the LORD. \u24dc If I have done anything wrong, \u24dd then kill me yourself; why take me to your father?\u201d", "comment": "\u24dd 2Sm 14:32
[3] Or Show loyalty to
\u24dc 1Sm 18:3; 20:16; 23:18"}, {"pk": 4035554, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 20, "verse": 9, "text": "\u201cNo!\u201d Jonathan responded. \u201cIf I ever find out my father has evil intentions against you, wouldn\u2019t I tell you about it?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4035555, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 20, "verse": 10, "text": "So David asked Jonathan, \u201cWho will tell me if your father answers you harshly?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4035556, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 20, "verse": 11, "text": "He answered David, \u201cCome on, let\u2019s go out to the countryside.\u201d So both of them went out to the countryside."}, {"pk": 4035557, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 20, "verse": 12, "text": "\u201cBy the LORD, the God of Israel, I will sound out my father by this time tomorrow or the next day. If I find out that he is favorable toward you, will I not send for you and tell you? [4]", "comment": "[4] Lit and uncover your ear"}, {"pk": 4035558, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 20, "verse": 13, "text": "If my father intends to bring evil on you, may God punish Jonathan and do so severely \u24d0 if I do not tell you [5] and send you away so you may leave safely. May the LORD be with you, \u24d1 just as he was with my father.", "comment": "\u24d1 1Sm 18:12
\u24d0 Ru 1:17; 1Sm 3:17
[5] Lit severely\u2009\u2014\u2009I will uncover your ear"}, {"pk": 4035559, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 20, "verse": 14, "text": "If I continue to live, show me kindness [6] from the LORD, but if I die,", "comment": "[6] Or loyalty, also in v. 15"}, {"pk": 4035560, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 20, "verse": 15, "text": "don\u2019t ever withdraw your kindness from my household\u2009\u2014\u2009not even when the LORD cuts off every one of David\u2019s enemies from the face of the earth.\u201d \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 2Sm 9:1"}, {"pk": 4035561, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 20, "verse": 16, "text": "Then Jonathan made a covenant with the house of David, \u24d3 saying, \u201cMay the LORD hold David\u2019s enemies accountable.\u201d [7] \u24d4", "comment": "[7] Lit LORD require it from the hand of David\u2019s enemies
\u24d3 1Sm 18:3; 23:18
\u24d4 Dt 23:21"}, {"pk": 4035562, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 20, "verse": 17, "text": "Jonathan once again swore to David [8] in his love for him, because he loved him as he loved himself. \u24d5", "comment": "[8] LXX; MT reads Jonathan once again made David swear
\u24d5 1Sm 18:1"}, {"pk": 4035563, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 20, "verse": 18, "text": "Then Jonathan said to him, \u201cTomorrow is the New Moon; \u24d6 you\u2019ll be missed because your seat will be empty.", "comment": "\u24d6 Nm 10:10"}, {"pk": 4035564, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 20, "verse": 19, "text": "The following day hurry down and go to the place where you hid on the day this incident began and stay beside the rock Ezel."}, {"pk": 4035565, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 20, "verse": 20, "text": "I will shoot three arrows beside it as if I\u2019m aiming at a target."}, {"pk": 4035566, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 20, "verse": 21, "text": "Then I will send a servant and say, \u2018Go and find the arrows!\u2009\u2019 Now, if I expressly say to the servant, \u2018Look, the arrows are on this side of you\u2009\u2014\u2009get them,\u2019 then come, because as the LORD lives, it is safe for you and there is no problem."}, {"pk": 4035567, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 20, "verse": 22, "text": "But if I say this to the youth, \u2018Look, the arrows are beyond you!\u2009\u2019 \u24d7 then go, for the LORD is sending you away.", "comment": "\u24d7 1Sm 20:37"}, {"pk": 4035568, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 20, "verse": 23, "text": "As for the matter you and I have spoken about, \u24d8 the LORD will be a witness [9] between you and me forever.\u201d \u24d9", "comment": "[9] LXX; MT omits a witness
\u24d8 1Sm 20:14-15
\u24d9 Gn 31:49,53"}, {"pk": 4035569, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 20, "verse": 24, "text": "So David hid in the countryside. At the New Moon, the king sat down to eat the meal."}, {"pk": 4035570, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 20, "verse": 25, "text": "He sat at his usual place on the seat by the wall. Jonathan sat facing him [10] and Abner took his place beside Saul, but David\u2019s place was empty. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da 1Sm 20:18
[10] Text emended; MT reads Jonathan got up"}, {"pk": 4035571, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 20, "verse": 26, "text": "Saul did not say anything that day because he thought, \u201cSomething unexpected has happened; he must be ceremonially unclean\u2009\u2014\u2009yes, that\u2019s it, he is unclean.\u201d \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Lv 7:20-21; Nm 10:10"}, {"pk": 4035572, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 20, "verse": 27, "text": "However, the day after the New Moon, the second day, David\u2019s place was still empty, and Saul asked his son Jonathan, \u201cWhy didn\u2019t Jesse\u2019s son come to the meal either yesterday or today?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4035573, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 20, "verse": 28, "text": "Jonathan answered, \u201cDavid asked for my permission to go to Bethlehem. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc 1Sm 20:6"}, {"pk": 4035574, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 20, "verse": 29, "text": "He said, \u2018Please let me go because our clan is holding a sacrifice in the town, and my brother has told me to be there. So now, if I have found favor with you, let me go so I can see my brothers.\u2019 That\u2019s why he didn\u2019t come to the king\u2019s table.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4035575, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 20, "verse": 30, "text": "Then Saul became angry with Jonathan and shouted, \u201cYou son of a perverse and rebellious woman! Don\u2019t I know that you are siding with Jesse\u2019s son to your own shame and to the disgrace of your mother? [11]", "comment": "[11] Lit your mother\u2019s nakedness"}, {"pk": 4035576, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 20, "verse": 31, "text": "Every day Jesse\u2019s son lives on earth you and your kingship are not secure. Now send for him and bring him to me\u2009\u2014\u2009he must die!\u201d \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd 2Sm 12:5"}, {"pk": 4035577, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 20, "verse": 32, "text": "Jonathan answered his father back: \u201cWhy is he to be killed? What has he done?\u201d \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 1Sm 19:5"}, {"pk": 4035578, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 20, "verse": 33, "text": "Then Saul threw his spear at Jonathan to kill him, \u24d1 so he knew that his father was determined to kill David. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d1 1Sm 18:11; 19:10
\u24d2 1Sm 20:7"}, {"pk": 4035579, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 20, "verse": 34, "text": "He got up from the table fiercely angry and did not eat any food that second day of the New Moon, for he was grieved because of his father\u2019s shameful behavior toward David."}, {"pk": 4035580, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 20, "verse": 35, "text": "In the morning Jonathan went out to the countryside for the appointed meeting with David. A young servant was with him."}, {"pk": 4035581, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 20, "verse": 36, "text": "He said to the servant, \u201cRun and find the arrows I\u2019m shooting.\u201d \u24d3 As the servant ran, Jonathan shot an arrow beyond him.", "comment": "\u24d3 1Sm 20:20-21"}, {"pk": 4035582, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 20, "verse": 37, "text": "He came to the location of the arrow that Jonathan had shot, but Jonathan called to him and said, \u201cThe arrow is beyond you, isn\u2019t it?\u201d \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 1Sm 20:22"}, {"pk": 4035583, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 20, "verse": 38, "text": "Then Jonathan called to him, \u201cHurry up and don\u2019t stop!\u201d Jonathan\u2019s servant picked up the arrow and returned to his master."}, {"pk": 4035584, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 20, "verse": 39, "text": "He did not know anything; only Jonathan and David knew the arrangement."}, {"pk": 4035585, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 20, "verse": 40, "text": "Then Jonathan gave his equipment to the servant who was with him and said, \u201cGo, take it back to the city.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4035586, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 20, "verse": 41, "text": "When the servant had gone, David got up from the south side of the stone Ezel, fell facedown to the ground, and paid homage three times. \u24d5 Then he and Jonathan kissed each other and wept with each other, though David wept more. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 1Sm 18:3
\u24d5 Gn 42:6"}, {"pk": 4035587, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 20, "verse": 42, "text": "Jonathan then said to David, \u201cGo in the assurance the two of us pledged in the name of the LORD when we said: The LORD will be a witness between you and me and between my offspring and your offspring forever.\u201d \u24d7 Then David left, and Jonathan went into the city.", "comment": "\u24d7 1Sm 20:15-23"}, {"pk": 4035588, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 21, "verse": 1, "text": "David went to the priest Ahimelech \u24d8 at Nob. \u24d9 Ahimelech was afraid to meet David, so he said to him, \u201cWhy are you alone and no one is with you?\u201d", "comment": "\u24d8 1Sm 14:3; Mk 2:26
\u24d9 1Sm 22:19"}, {"pk": 4035589, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 21, "verse": 2, "text": "David answered the priest Ahimelech, \u201cThe king gave me a mission, but he told me, \u2018Don\u2019t let anyone know anything about the mission I\u2019m sending you on or what I have ordered you to do.\u2019 I have stationed my young men at a certain place."}, {"pk": 4035590, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 21, "verse": 3, "text": "Now what do you have on hand? Give me five loaves of bread or whatever can be found.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4035591, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 21, "verse": 4, "text": "The priest told him, \u201cThere is no ordinary bread on hand. However, there is consecrated bread, \u24da but the young men may eat it [1] only if they have kept themselves from women.\u201d \u24db", "comment": "[1] DSS; MT omits may eat it
\u24da Ex 25:30; Lv 24:5-9; Mt 12:3-4
\u24db Ex 19:15"}, {"pk": 4035592, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 21, "verse": 5, "text": "David answered him, \u201cI swear that women are being kept from us, as always when I go out to battle. \u24dc The young men\u2019s bodies [2] are consecrated \u24dd even on an ordinary mission, so of course their bodies are consecrated today.\u201d", "comment": "[2] Lit vessels
\u24dc 2Sm 11:11
\u24dd 1Th 4:4"}, {"pk": 4035593, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 21, "verse": 6, "text": "So the priest gave him the consecrated bread, \u24d0 for there was no bread there except the Bread of the Presence \u24d1 that had been removed from the presence of the LORD. When the bread was removed, it had been replaced with warm bread.", "comment": "\u24d0 Mt 12:3-4; Mk 2:25
\u24d1 Lv 24:5-9"}, {"pk": 4035594, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 21, "verse": 7, "text": "One of Saul\u2019s servants, detained before the LORD, was there that day. His name was Doeg the Edomite, \u24d2 chief of Saul\u2019s shepherds.", "comment": "\u24d2 1Sm 22:9; Ps 52"}, {"pk": 4035595, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 21, "verse": 8, "text": "David said to Ahimelech, \u201cDo you have a spear or sword on hand? I didn\u2019t even bring my sword or my weapons since the king\u2019s mission was urgent.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4035596, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 21, "verse": 9, "text": "The priest replied, \u201cThe sword of Goliath the Philistine, \u24d3 whom you killed in the Valley of Elah, is here, wrapped in a cloth behind the ephod. If you want to take it for yourself, then take it, for there isn\u2019t another one here.\u201d \u201cThere\u2019s none like it!\u201d David said. \u201cGive it to me.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d3 1Sm 17:51"}, {"pk": 4035597, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 21, "verse": 10, "text": "David fled that day from Saul\u2019s presence and went to King Achish of Gath. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 56"}, {"pk": 4035598, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 21, "verse": 11, "text": "But Achish\u2019s servants said to him, \u201cIsn\u2019t this David, the king of the land? Don\u2019t they sing about him during their dances: Saul has killed his thousands,
but David his tens of thousands?\u201d \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 1Sm 18:7; 29:5"}, {"pk": 4035599, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 21, "verse": 12, "text": "David took this to heart [3] and became very afraid of King Achish of Gath,", "comment": "[3] Lit David placed these words in his heart"}, {"pk": 4035600, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 21, "verse": 13, "text": "so he pretended to be insane in their presence. \u24d6 He acted like a madman around them, [4] scribbling [5] on the doors of the city gate and letting saliva run down his beard.", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 34
[4] Lit madman in their hand
[5] LXX reads drumming"}, {"pk": 4035601, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 21, "verse": 14, "text": "\u201cLook! You can see the man is crazy,\u201d Achish said to his servants. \u201cWhy did you bring him to me?"}, {"pk": 4035602, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 21, "verse": 15, "text": "Do I have such a shortage of crazy people that you brought this one to act crazy around me? Is this one going to come into my house?\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 34"}, {"pk": 4035603, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 22, "verse": 1, "text": "So David left Gath and took refuge in the cave of Adullam. \u24d8 When David\u2019s brothers and his father\u2019s whole family heard, they went down and joined him there.", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 57; Ps 142"}, {"pk": 4035604, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 22, "verse": 2, "text": "In addition, every man who was desperate, in debt, or discontented rallied around him, and he became their leader. About four hundred men were with him. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 1Sm 23:13; 25:13"}, {"pk": 4035605, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 22, "verse": 3, "text": "From there David went to Mizpeh of Moab where he said to the king of Moab, \u201cPlease let my father and mother stay with you until I know what God will do for me.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4035606, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 22, "verse": 4, "text": "So he left them in the care of the king of Moab, and they stayed with him the whole time David was in the stronghold."}, {"pk": 4035607, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 22, "verse": 5, "text": "Then the prophet Gad \u24da said to David, \u201cDon\u2019t stay in the stronghold. Leave and return to the land of Judah.\u201d So David left and went to the forest of Hereth.", "comment": "\u24da 1Ch 21:9; 29:29; 2Ch 29:25"}, {"pk": 4035608, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 22, "verse": 6, "text": "Saul heard that David and his men had been discovered. At that time Saul was in Gibeah, sitting under the tamarisk tree \u24db at the high place. His spear was in his hand, and all his servants were standing around him.", "comment": "\u24db Jdg 4:5; 1Sm 14:2"}, {"pk": 4035609, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 22, "verse": 7, "text": "Saul said to his servants, \u201cListen, men of Benjamin: Is Jesse\u2019s son going to give all of you fields and vineyards? Do you think he\u2019ll make all of you commanders of thousands and commanders of hundreds? \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc 1Sm 8:12"}, {"pk": 4035610, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 22, "verse": 8, "text": "That\u2019s why all of you have conspired against me! Nobody tells me [1] when my own son makes a covenant with Jesse\u2019s son. \u24dd None of you cares about me \u24d0 or tells me [2] that my son has stirred up my own servant to wait in ambush for me, as is the case today.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d0 1Sm 23:21
[1] Lit No one uncovers my ear
\u24dd 1Sm 18:3; 20:16
[2] Lit or uncovers my ear"}, {"pk": 4035611, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 22, "verse": 9, "text": "Then Doeg the Edomite, \u24d1 who was in charge of Saul\u2019s servants, answered: \u201cI saw Jesse\u2019s son come to Ahimelech son of Ahitub at Nob. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 52
\u24d2 1Sm 21:1; Ps 52"}, {"pk": 4035612, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 22, "verse": 10, "text": "Ahimelech inquired of the LORD for him \u24d3 and gave him provisions. \u24d4 He also gave him the sword of Goliath the Philistine.\u201d \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 1Sm 21:2-9
\u24d3 1Sm 10:22
\u24d4 1Sm 21:6,9"}, {"pk": 4035613, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 22, "verse": 11, "text": "The king sent messengers to summon the priest Ahimelech son of Ahitub, and his father\u2019s whole family, who were priests in Nob. All of them came to the king."}, {"pk": 4035614, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 22, "verse": 12, "text": "Then Saul said, \u201cListen, son of Ahitub!\u201d \u201cI\u2019m at your service, \u24d6 my lord,\u201d he said.", "comment": "\u24d6 1Sm 3:4-6; 2Sm 1:7"}, {"pk": 4035615, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 22, "verse": 13, "text": "Saul asked him, \u201cWhy did you and Jesse\u2019s son conspire against me? You gave him bread and a sword and inquired of God for him, so he could rise up against me and wait in ambush, as is the case today.\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 1Sm 22:8"}, {"pk": 4035616, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 22, "verse": 14, "text": "Ahimelech replied to the king: \u201cWho among all your servants is as faithful as David? \u24d8 He is the king\u2019s son-in-law, captain of your bodyguard, and honored in your house.", "comment": "\u24d8 1Sm 19:4-5"}, {"pk": 4035617, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 22, "verse": 15, "text": "Was today the first time I inquired of God for him? \u24d9 Of course not! Please don\u2019t let the king make an accusation against your servant or any of my father\u2019s family, for your servant didn\u2019t have any idea [3] about all this.\u201d", "comment": "[3] Lit didn\u2019t know a thing, small or large
\u24d9 2Sm 5:19,23"}, {"pk": 4035618, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 22, "verse": 16, "text": "But the king said, \u201cYou will die, Ahimelech\u2009\u2014\u2009you and your father\u2019s whole family!\u201d"}, {"pk": 4035619, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 22, "verse": 17, "text": "Then the king ordered the guards standing by him, \u201cTurn and kill the priests of the LORD \u24da because they sided with David. For they knew he was fleeing, but they didn\u2019t tell me.\u201d [4] But the king\u2019s servants would not lift a hand to execute the priests of the LORD.", "comment": "[4] Lit didn\u2019t uncover my ear
\u24da 2Kg 10:25; 2Ch 12:10"}, {"pk": 4035620, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 22, "verse": 18, "text": "So the king said to Doeg, \u201cGo and execute the priests!\u201d So Doeg the Edomite went and executed the priests himself. On that day, he killed eighty-five men \u24db who wore linen ephods. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24db 1Sm 2:31
\u24dc Ex 28:4; 1Sm 2:28"}, {"pk": 4035621, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 22, "verse": 19, "text": "He also struck down Nob, the city of the priests, with the sword\u2009\u2014\u2009both men and women, infants and nursing babies, oxen, donkeys, and sheep. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd 1Sm 2:18"}, {"pk": 4035622, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 22, "verse": 20, "text": "However, one of the sons of Ahimelech son of Ahitub escaped. His name was Abiathar, \u24d0 and he fled to David. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d0 1Sm 23:9; 30:7; 2Sm 2:1; 1Kg 2:26-27
\u24d1 1Sm 2:33"}, {"pk": 4035623, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 22, "verse": 21, "text": "Abiathar told David that Saul had killed the priests of the LORD."}, {"pk": 4035624, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 22, "verse": 22, "text": "Then David said to Abiathar, \u201cI knew that Doeg the Edomite \u24d2 was there that day and that he was sure to report to Saul. I myself am responsible for [5] the lives of everyone in your father\u2019s family.", "comment": "\u24d2 1Sm 21:7
[5] LXX, Syr, Vg; MT reads I myself turn in"}, {"pk": 4035625, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 22, "verse": 23, "text": "Stay with me. Don\u2019t be afraid, for the one who wants to take my life wants to take your life. \u24d3 You will be safe with me.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d3 1Kg 2:26"}, {"pk": 4035626, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 23, "verse": 1, "text": "It was reported to David: \u201cLook, the Philistines are fighting against Keilah \u24d4 and raiding the threshing floors.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d4 Jos 15:44; Neh 3:17-18"}, {"pk": 4035627, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 23, "verse": 2, "text": "So David inquired of the LORD: \u24d5 \u201cShould I launch an attack against these Philistines?\u201d The LORD answered David, \u201cLaunch an attack against the Philistines and rescue Keilah.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d5 1Sm 23:4,6,9-12; 2Sm 5:19,23"}, {"pk": 4035628, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 23, "verse": 3, "text": "But David\u2019s men said to him, \u201cLook, we\u2019re afraid here in Judah; how much more if we go to Keilah against the Philistine forces!\u201d"}, {"pk": 4035629, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 23, "verse": 4, "text": "Once again, David inquired of the LORD, and the LORD answered him: \u201cGo at once to Keilah, for I will hand the Philistines over to you.\u201d \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Jos 8:7; Jdg 7:7"}, {"pk": 4035630, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 23, "verse": 5, "text": "Then David and his men went to Keilah, fought against the Philistines, drove their livestock away, and inflicted heavy losses on them. So David rescued the inhabitants of Keilah."}, {"pk": 4035631, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 23, "verse": 6, "text": "Abiathar son of Ahimelech fled to David at Keilah, and he brought an ephod with him."}, {"pk": 4035632, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 23, "verse": 7, "text": "When it was reported to Saul that David had gone to Keilah, he said, \u201cGod has handed him over to me, for he has trapped himself by entering a town with barred gates.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4035633, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 23, "verse": 8, "text": "Then Saul summoned all the troops to go to war at Keilah and besiege David and his men."}, {"pk": 4035634, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 23, "verse": 9, "text": "When David learned that Saul was plotting evil against him, he said to the priest Abiathar, \u24d7 \u201cBring the ephod.\u201d \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 1Sm 23:6; 30:7
\u24d7 1Sm 22:20"}, {"pk": 4035635, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 23, "verse": 10, "text": "Then David said, \u201cLORD God of Israel, your servant has reliable information that Saul intends to come to Keilah and destroy the town because of me."}, {"pk": 4035636, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 23, "verse": 11, "text": "Will the citizens of Keilah hand me over to him? Will Saul come down as your servant has heard? LORD God of Israel, please tell your servant.\u201d The LORD answered, \u201cHe will come down.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4035637, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 23, "verse": 12, "text": "Then David asked, \u201cWill the citizens of Keilah hand me and my men over to Saul?\u201d \u201cThey will,\u201d \u24d9 the LORD responded.", "comment": "\u24d9 Jdg 15:10-13; 1Sm 23:20"}, {"pk": 4035638, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 23, "verse": 13, "text": "So David and his men, numbering about six hundred, \u24da left Keilah at once and moved from place to place. \u24db When it was reported to Saul that David had escaped from Keilah, he called off the expedition.", "comment": "\u24da 1Sm 22:2; 25:13
\u24db 2Sm 15:20"}, {"pk": 4035639, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 23, "verse": 14, "text": "David then stayed in the wilderness strongholds and in the hill country of the Wilderness of Ziph. \u24dc Saul searched for him every day, but God did not hand David over to him. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dc Jos 15:55; 2Ch 11:8
\u24dd Ps 32:7"}, {"pk": 4035640, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 23, "verse": 15, "text": "David was in the Wilderness of Ziph in Horesh when he saw that Saul had come out to take his life."}, {"pk": 4035641, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 23, "verse": 16, "text": "Then Saul\u2019s son Jonathan came to David in Horesh and encouraged him in his faith [1] in God, \u24d0", "comment": "[1] Lit and strengthened his hand
\u24d0 1Sm 30:6"}, {"pk": 4035642, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 23, "verse": 17, "text": "saying, \u201cDon\u2019t be afraid, for my father Saul will never lay a hand on you. You yourself will be king over Israel, \u24d1 and I\u2019ll be your second-in-command. Even my father Saul knows it is true.\u201d \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 1Sm 20:31
\u24d1 1Sm 16:1-13; 24:20-22"}, {"pk": 4035643, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 23, "verse": 18, "text": "Then the two of them made a covenant in the LORD\u2019s presence. \u24d3 Afterward, David remained in Horesh, while Jonathan went home.", "comment": "\u24d3 1Sm 18:3; 20:12-17,42"}, {"pk": 4035644, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 23, "verse": 19, "text": "Some Ziphites \u24d4 came up to Saul at Gibeah and said, \u201cDavid is [2] hiding among us in the strongholds in Horesh on the hill of Hachilah south of Jeshimon.", "comment": "\u24d4 1Sm 26:1; Ps 54
[2] Lit \u201cIs David not... Jeshimon?"}, {"pk": 4035645, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 23, "verse": 20, "text": "Now, whenever the king wants to come down, let him come down. Our part will be to hand him over to the king.\u201d \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 1Sm 23:12"}, {"pk": 4035646, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 23, "verse": 21, "text": "\u201cMay you be blessed by the LORD,\u201d replied Saul, \u201cfor you have shown concern for me. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 1Sm 22:8"}, {"pk": 4035647, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 23, "verse": 22, "text": "Go and check again. Investigate [3] where he goes [4] and who has seen him there; they tell me he is extremely cunning.", "comment": "[4] Lit watch his place where his foot will be
[3] Lit Know and see"}, {"pk": 4035648, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 23, "verse": 23, "text": "Investigate [5] all the places where he hides. Then come back to me with accurate information, and I\u2019ll go with you. If it turns out he really is in the region, I\u2019ll search for him among all the clans [6] of Judah.\u201d", "comment": "[6] Or thousands
[5] Lit See and know"}, {"pk": 4035649, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 23, "verse": 24, "text": "So they went to Ziph ahead of Saul. Now David and his men were in the wilderness near Maon \u24d7 in the Arabah south of Jeshimon,", "comment": "\u24d7 Jos 15:55; 1Sm 25:2"}, {"pk": 4035650, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 23, "verse": 25, "text": "and Saul and his men went to look for him. When David was told about it, he went down to the rock and stayed in the Wilderness of Maon. Saul heard of this and pursued David there."}, {"pk": 4035651, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 23, "verse": 26, "text": "Saul went along one side of the mountain and David and his men went along the other side. Even though David was hurrying to get away from Saul, Saul and his men were closing in on David and his men to capture them. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 17:9"}, {"pk": 4035652, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 23, "verse": 27, "text": "Then a messenger came to Saul saying, \u201cCome quickly, because the Philistines have raided the land!\u201d"}, {"pk": 4035653, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 23, "verse": 28, "text": "So Saul broke off his pursuit of David and went to engage the Philistines. Therefore, that place was named the Rock of Separation."}, {"pk": 4035654, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 23, "verse": 29, "text": "From there David went up and stayed in the strongholds of En-gedi. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Jos 15:62; 2Ch 20:2"}, {"pk": 4035655, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 24, "verse": 1, "text": "When Saul returned from pursuing the Philistines, \u24da he was told, \u201cDavid is in the wilderness near En-gedi.\u201d \u24db", "comment": "\u24db 1Sm 23:19
\u24da 1Sm 23:28-29"}, {"pk": 4035656, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 24, "verse": 2, "text": "So Saul took three thousand of Israel\u2019s fit young men \u24dc and went to look for David and his men in front of the Rocks of the Wild Goats.", "comment": "\u24dc 1Sm 13:2; 26:2"}, {"pk": 4035657, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 24, "verse": 3, "text": "When Saul came to the sheep pens along the road, a cave was there, and he went in to relieve himself. [1] \u24dd David and his men were staying in the recesses of the cave, \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd Jdg 3:24
[1] Lit to cover his feet
\u24d0 Ps 57; Ps 142"}, {"pk": 4035658, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 24, "verse": 4, "text": "so they said to him, \u201cLook, this is the day the LORD told you about: \u2018I will hand your enemy over to you so you can do to him whatever you desire.\u2019\u201d Then David got up and secretly cut off the corner of Saul\u2019s robe."}, {"pk": 4035659, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 24, "verse": 5, "text": "Afterward, David\u2019s conscience bothered [2] \u24d1 him because he had cut off the corner of Saul\u2019s robe. [3]", "comment": "\u24d1 2Sm 24:10
[2] Lit David\u2019s heart struck
[3] Some Hb mss, LXX, Syr, Vg; other Hb mss omit robe"}, {"pk": 4035660, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 24, "verse": 6, "text": "He said to his men, \u201cI swear before the LORD: I would never do such a thing to my lord, the LORD\u2019s anointed. \u24d2 I will never lift my hand against him, since he is the LORD\u2019s anointed.\u201d \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 1Sm 10:1
\u24d2 1Sm 26:9-11"}, {"pk": 4035661, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 24, "verse": 7, "text": "With these words David persuaded [4] his men, and he did not let them rise up against Saul. Then Saul left the cave and went on his way.", "comment": "[4] Or restrained"}, {"pk": 4035662, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 24, "verse": 8, "text": "After that, David got up, went out of the cave, and called to Saul, \u201cMy lord the king!\u201d When Saul looked behind him, David knelt low with his face to the ground and paid homage. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 1Sm 25:23-24; 1Kg 1:31"}, {"pk": 4035663, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 24, "verse": 9, "text": "David said to Saul, \u201cWhy do you listen to the words of people who say, \u2018Look, David intends to harm you\u2019?"}, {"pk": 4035664, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 24, "verse": 10, "text": "You can see with your own eyes that the LORD handed you over to me today in the cave. \u24d5 Someone advised me to kill you, \u24d6 but I [5] [6] took pity on you and said: I won\u2019t lift my hand against my lord, since he is the LORD\u2019s anointed.", "comment": "[6] Or my eye
\u24d5 Ps 7:3-4
\u24d6 1Sm 24:4
[5] LXX, Syr, Tg; MT reads she or it"}, {"pk": 4035665, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 24, "verse": 11, "text": "Look, my father! \u24d7 Look at the corner of your robe in my hand, for I cut it off, but I didn\u2019t kill you. Recognize [7] that I\u2019ve committed no crime or rebellion. I haven\u2019t sinned against you even though you are hunting me down to take my life. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 1Sm 23:14,23; 26:20
\u24d7 2Kg 5:13
[7] Lit Know and see"}, {"pk": 4035666, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 24, "verse": 12, "text": "\u201cMay the LORD judge between me and you, and may the LORD take vengeance on you for me, but my hand will never be against you. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 1Sm 26:10-11,23"}, {"pk": 4035667, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 24, "verse": 13, "text": "As the old proverb says, \u2018Wickedness comes from wicked people.\u2019 \u24da My hand will never be against you.", "comment": "\u24da Mt 7:16-20; Lk 6:43-45"}, {"pk": 4035668, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 24, "verse": 14, "text": "Who has the king of Israel come after? What are you chasing after? A dead dog? A single flea? \u24db", "comment": "\u24db 1Sm 26:20; 2Sm 9:8"}, {"pk": 4035669, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 24, "verse": 15, "text": "May the LORD be judge and decide between you and me. May he take notice and plead my case and deliver [8] me from you.\u201d \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 35:1
[8] Lit render a verdict for"}, {"pk": 4035670, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 24, "verse": 16, "text": "When David finished saying these things to him, Saul replied, \u201cIs that your voice, David my son?\u201d \u24dd Then Saul wept aloud", "comment": "\u24dd 1Sm 26:17"}, {"pk": 4035671, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 24, "verse": 17, "text": "and said to David, \u201cYou are more righteous than I, for you have done what is good to me though I have done what is evil to you. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 1Sm 26:21"}, {"pk": 4035672, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 24, "verse": 18, "text": "You yourself have told me today what good you did for me: when the LORD handed me over to you, you didn\u2019t kill me. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 1Sm 26:23"}, {"pk": 4035673, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 24, "verse": 19, "text": "When a man finds his enemy, does he let him go unharmed? [9] \u24d2 May the LORD repay you with good for what you\u2019ve done for me today.", "comment": "[9] Lit go on a good way
\u24d2 1Sm 23:17; Pr 16:29"}, {"pk": 4035674, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 24, "verse": 20, "text": "\u201cNow I know for certain you will be king, and the kingdom of Israel will be established [10] in your hand. \u24d3", "comment": "[10] Or will flourish
\u24d3 1Sm 13:14; 16:1-13"}, {"pk": 4035675, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 24, "verse": 21, "text": "Therefore swear to me by the LORD that you will not cut off my descendants or wipe out my name from my father\u2019s family.\u201d \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Gn 21:23; 1Sm 20:14-17; 2Sm 21:6-8"}, {"pk": 4035676, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 24, "verse": 22, "text": "So David swore to Saul. Then Saul went back home, and David and his men went up to the stronghold. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 1Sm 23:29"}, {"pk": 4035677, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 25, "verse": 1, "text": "Samuel died, \u24d6 and all Israel assembled to mourn for him, \u24d7 and they buried him by his home in Ramah. \u24d8 David then went down to the Wilderness of Paran. [1] \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d6 1Sm 28:3
\u24d7 Dt 34:8
\u24d8 2Kg 21:18; 2Ch 33:20
[1] LXX reads to Maon
\u24d9 Gn 21:21; Nm 10:12; 13:3"}, {"pk": 4035678, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 25, "verse": 2, "text": "A man in Maon \u24da had a business in Carmel; \u24db he was a very rich man with three thousand sheep and one thousand goats and was shearing his sheep in Carmel.", "comment": "\u24da 1Sm 23:24
\u24db Jos 15:55"}, {"pk": 4035679, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 25, "verse": 3, "text": "The man\u2019s name was Nabal, and his wife\u2019s name, Abigail. The woman was intelligent and beautiful, but the man, a Calebite, \u24dc was harsh and evil in his dealings.", "comment": "\u24dc Jos 15:13; 1Sm 30:14"}, {"pk": 4035680, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 25, "verse": 4, "text": "While David was in the wilderness, he heard that Nabal was shearing sheep,"}, {"pk": 4035681, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 25, "verse": 5, "text": "so David sent ten young men instructing them, \u201cGo up to Carmel, and when you come to Nabal, greet him [2] in my name.", "comment": "[2] Or Nabal, ask him for peace"}, {"pk": 4035682, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 25, "verse": 6, "text": "Then say this: \u2018Long life to you, [3] and peace to you, peace to your family, and peace to all that is yours. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd 1Ch 12:18
[3] Lit \u2018To life"}, {"pk": 4035683, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 25, "verse": 7, "text": "I hear that you are shearing. [4] When your shepherds were with us, we did not harass them, and nothing of theirs was missing the whole time they were in Carmel. \u24d0", "comment": "[4] Lit you have shearers
\u24d0 1Sm 23:24-25; 25:15-16"}, {"pk": 4035684, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 25, "verse": 8, "text": "Ask your young men, and they will tell you. So let my young men find favor with you, for we have come on a feast [5] day. \u24d1 Please give whatever you have on hand to your servants and to your son David.\u2019\u201d", "comment": "[5] Lit good
\u24d1 Neh 8:10-12"}, {"pk": 4035685, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 25, "verse": 9, "text": "David\u2019s young men went and said all these things to Nabal on David\u2019s behalf, [6] and they waited. [7]", "comment": "[7] LXX reads and he became arrogant
[6] Lit name"}, {"pk": 4035686, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 25, "verse": 10, "text": "Nabal asked them, \u201cWho is David? \u24d2 Who is Jesse\u2019s son? Many slaves these days are running away from their masters.", "comment": "\u24d2 Jdg 9:28"}, {"pk": 4035687, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 25, "verse": 11, "text": "Am I supposed to take my bread, my water, and my meat that I butchered for my shearers and give them to these men? I don\u2019t know where they are from.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4035688, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 25, "verse": 12, "text": "David\u2019s young men retraced their steps. When they returned to him, they reported all these words."}, {"pk": 4035689, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 25, "verse": 13, "text": "He said to his men, \u201cAll of you, put on your swords!\u201d So each man put on his sword, and David also put on his sword. About four hundred men followed David while two hundred stayed with the supplies. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 1Sm 23:13; 30:9-10"}, {"pk": 4035690, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 25, "verse": 14, "text": "One of Nabal\u2019s young men informed Abigail, Nabal\u2019s wife: \u201cLook, David sent messengers from the wilderness to greet our master, \u24d4 but he screamed at them.", "comment": "\u24d4 1Sm 13:10; 15:13"}, {"pk": 4035691, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 25, "verse": 15, "text": "The men treated us very well. When we were in the field, we weren\u2019t harassed \u24d5 and nothing of ours was missing the whole time we were living among them.", "comment": "\u24d5 1Sm 25:7,21"}, {"pk": 4035692, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 25, "verse": 16, "text": "They were a wall around us, both day and night, \u24d6 the entire time we were with them herding the sheep.", "comment": "\u24d6 Ex 14:22"}, {"pk": 4035693, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 25, "verse": 17, "text": "Now consider carefully [8] what you should do, because there is certain to be trouble for our master and his entire family. He is such a worthless fool nobody can talk to him!\u201d", "comment": "[8] Lit Now know and see"}, {"pk": 4035694, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 25, "verse": 18, "text": "Abigail hurried, taking two hundred loaves of bread, two clay jars of wine, five butchered sheep, a bushel [9] of roasted grain, one hundred clusters of raisins, and two hundred cakes of pressed figs, and loaded them on donkeys. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 2Sm 16:1; 1Ch 12:40
[9] Lit sheep, five seahs"}, {"pk": 4035695, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 25, "verse": 19, "text": "Then she said to her male servants, \u201cGo ahead of me. I will be right behind you.\u201d \u24d8 But she did not tell her husband Nabal.", "comment": "\u24d8 Gn 32:16,20"}, {"pk": 4035696, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 25, "verse": 20, "text": "As she rode the donkey down a mountain pass hidden from view, she saw David and his men coming toward her and met them."}, {"pk": 4035697, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 25, "verse": 21, "text": "David had just said, \u201cI guarded everything that belonged to this man in the wilderness for nothing. He was not missing anything, yet he paid me back evil for good."}, {"pk": 4035698, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 25, "verse": 22, "text": "May God punish me [10] and do so severely \u24d9 if I let any of his males [11] survive until morning.\u201d \u24da", "comment": "[10] LXX; MT reads David\u2019s enemies
\u24d9 1Sm 3:17; 20:13
[11] Lit of those of his who are urinating against the wall
\u24da 1Kg 14:10"}, {"pk": 4035699, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 25, "verse": 23, "text": "When Abigail saw David, she quickly got off the donkey and knelt down with her face to the ground and paid homage to David. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db 1Sm 20:41"}, {"pk": 4035700, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 25, "verse": 24, "text": "She knelt at his feet and said, \u201cThe guilt is mine, my lord, but please let your servant speak to you directly. Listen to the words of your servant."}, {"pk": 4035701, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 25, "verse": 25, "text": "My lord should pay no attention to this worthless fool Nabal, for he lives up to his name: [12] His name means \u2018stupid,\u2019 and stupidity is all he knows. [13] I, your servant, didn\u2019t see my lord\u2019s young men whom you sent.", "comment": "[12] Lit for as is his name is, so he is
[13] Lit and foolishness is with him"}, {"pk": 4035702, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 25, "verse": 26, "text": "Now my lord, as surely as the LORD lives and as you yourself live\u2014 it is the LORD who kept you from participating in bloodshed and avenging yourself \u24dc by your own hand\u2014may your enemies and those who intend to harm my lord be like Nabal. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd 2Sm 18:32
\u24dc Heb 10:30"}, {"pk": 4035703, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 25, "verse": 27, "text": "Let this gift \u24d0 your servant has brought to my lord be given to the young men who follow my lord.", "comment": "\u24d0 Gn 33:11; 1Sm 30:26"}, {"pk": 4035704, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 25, "verse": 28, "text": "Please forgive your servant\u2019s offense, \u24d1 for the LORD is certain to make a lasting dynasty for my lord \u24d2 because he fights the LORD\u2019s battles. \u24d3 Throughout your life, may evil [14] not be found in you. \u24d4", "comment": "[14] Or trouble
\u24d1 1Sm 25:24
\u24d2 1Sm 2:35; 22:14; 2Sm 7:11,16
\u24d3 1Sm 18:17
\u24d4 1Sm 24:11; Ps 7:3"}, {"pk": 4035705, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 25, "verse": 29, "text": "\u201cSomeone is pursuing you and intends to take your life. My lord\u2019s life is tucked safely in the place [15] where the LORD your God protects the living, but he is flinging away your enemies\u2019 lives like stones from a sling. \u24d5", "comment": "[15] Lit bundle
\u24d5 Jr 10:18"}, {"pk": 4035706, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 25, "verse": 30, "text": "When the LORD does for my lord all the good he promised you and appoints you ruler over Israel, \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 1Sm 13:14"}, {"pk": 4035707, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 25, "verse": 31, "text": "there will not be remorse or a troubled conscience for my lord because of needless bloodshed or my lord\u2019s revenge. And when the LORD does good things for my lord, may you remember me your servant.\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Gn 40:14; 1Sm 25:30"}, {"pk": 4035708, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 25, "verse": 32, "text": "Then David said to Abigail, \u201cBlessed be the LORD God of Israel, \u24d8 who sent you to meet me today!", "comment": "\u24d8 Ex 18:10"}, {"pk": 4035709, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 25, "verse": 33, "text": "May your discernment be blessed, and may you be blessed. Today you kept me from participating in bloodshed and avenging myself by my own hand. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 1Sm 25:26"}, {"pk": 4035710, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 25, "verse": 34, "text": "Otherwise, as surely as the LORD God of Israel lives, who prevented me from harming you, if you had not come quickly to meet me, Nabal wouldn\u2019t have had any males [16] left by morning light.\u201d", "comment": "[16] Lit had anyone urinating against a wall"}, {"pk": 4035711, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 25, "verse": 35, "text": "Then David accepted what she had brought him and said, \u201cGo home in peace. \u24da See, I have heard what you said and have granted your request.\u201d \u24db", "comment": "\u24da 1Sm 20:42; 2Kg 5:19
\u24db Gn 19:21"}, {"pk": 4035712, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 25, "verse": 36, "text": "Then Abigail went to Nabal, and there he was in his house, holding a feast fit for a king. \u24dc Nabal\u2019s heart was cheerful, [17] and he was very drunk, so she didn\u2019t say anything [18] to him \u24dd until morning light.", "comment": "\u24dd 1Sm 25:19
\u24dc 2Sm 13:23
[17] Lit Nabal\u2019s heart was good on him
[18] Lit anything at all "}, {"pk": 4035713, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 25, "verse": 37, "text": "In the morning when Nabal sobered up, [19] his wife told him about these events. His heart died [20] and he became a stone.", "comment": "[20] Lit Then his heart died within him
[19] Lit when the wine had gone out of Nabal"}, {"pk": 4035714, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 25, "verse": 38, "text": "About ten days later, the LORD struck Nabal dead. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 1Sm 26:10"}, {"pk": 4035715, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 25, "verse": 39, "text": "When David heard that Nabal was dead, he said, \u201cBlessed be the LORD who championed my cause against Nabal\u2019s insults \u24d1 and restrained his servant from doing evil. \u24d2 The LORD brought Nabal\u2019s evil deeds back on his own head.\u201d \u24d3 Then David sent messengers to speak to Abigail about marrying him.", "comment": "\u24d2 1Sm 25:26,34
\u24d1 1Sm 24:15
\u24d3 2Sm 3:28-29"}, {"pk": 4035716, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 25, "verse": 40, "text": "When David\u2019s servants came to Abigail at Carmel, they said to her, \u201cDavid sent us to bring you to him as a wife.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4035717, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 25, "verse": 41, "text": "She stood up, paid homage with her face to the ground, \u24d4 and said, \u201cHere I am, your servant, a slave to wash the feet of my lord\u2019s servants.\u201d \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d4 1Sm 25:23
\u24d5 Mk 1:7"}, {"pk": 4035718, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 25, "verse": 42, "text": "Then Abigail got up quickly, and with her five female servants accompanying her, rode on the donkey following David\u2019s messengers. \u24d6 And so she became his wife.", "comment": "\u24d6 Gn 24:61-67"}, {"pk": 4035719, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 25, "verse": 43, "text": "David also married Ahinoam of Jezreel, \u24d7 and the two of them became his wives.", "comment": "\u24d7 Jos 15:56"}, {"pk": 4035720, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 25, "verse": 44, "text": "But Saul gave his daughter Michal, David\u2019s wife, to Palti \u24d8 son of Laish, who was from Gallim. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d8 1Sm 18:27; 2Sm 3:14-15
\u24d9 Is 10:30"}, {"pk": 4035721, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 26, "verse": 1, "text": "Then the Ziphites came to Saul at Gibeah saying, \u201cDavid is hiding on the hill of Hachilah opposite Jeshimon.\u201d \u24da", "comment": "\u24da 1Sm 23:19; Ps 54"}, {"pk": 4035722, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 26, "verse": 2, "text": "So Saul, accompanied by three thousand of the fit young men of Israel, \u24db went immediately to the Wilderness of Ziph to search for David there.", "comment": "\u24db 1Sm 13:2; 24:2"}, {"pk": 4035723, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 26, "verse": 3, "text": "Saul camped beside the road at the hill of Hachilah \u24dc opposite Jeshimon. David was living in the wilderness and discovered Saul had come there after him. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd 1Sm 23:15
\u24dc 1Sm 24:3"}, {"pk": 4035724, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 26, "verse": 4, "text": "So David sent out spies and knew for certain that Saul had come."}, {"pk": 4035725, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 26, "verse": 5, "text": "Immediately, David went to the place where Saul had camped. He saw the place where Saul and Abner son of Ner, \u24d0 the commander of his army, were lying down. Saul was lying inside the inner circle of the camp with the troops camped around him.", "comment": "\u24d0 1Sm 14:50-51; 17:55"}, {"pk": 4035726, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 26, "verse": 6, "text": "Then David asked Ahimelech the Hethite \u24d1 and Joab\u2019s brother Abishai \u24d2 son of Zeruiah, \u201cWho will go with me into the camp \u24d3 to Saul?\u201d \u201cI\u2019ll go with you,\u201d answered Abishai.", "comment": "\u24d3 Jdg 7:10-11
\u24d1 Gn 26:34; Jos 3:10; 1Kg 10:29; 2Kg 7:6
\u24d2 1Ch 2:15-16"}, {"pk": 4035727, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 26, "verse": 7, "text": "That night, David and Abishai came to the troops, and Saul was lying there asleep in the inner circle of the camp with his spear stuck in the ground by his head. Abner and the troops were lying around him."}, {"pk": 4035728, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 26, "verse": 8, "text": "Then Abishai said to David, \u201cToday God has delivered your enemy to you. Let me thrust the spear through him into the ground just once. I won\u2019t have to strike him twice!\u201d"}, {"pk": 4035729, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 26, "verse": 9, "text": "But David said to Abishai, \u201cDon\u2019t destroy him, for who can lift a hand against the LORD\u2019s anointed and be innocent?\u201d \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 1Sm 10:1; 24:6-7; 2Sm 1:14,16"}, {"pk": 4035730, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 26, "verse": 10, "text": "David added, \u201cAs the LORD lives, the LORD will certainly strike him down: \u24d5 either his day will come and he will die, or he will go into battle and perish.", "comment": "\u24d5 1Sm 25:26,38"}, {"pk": 4035731, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 26, "verse": 11, "text": "However, because of the LORD, I will never lift my hand against the LORD\u2019s anointed. \u24d6 Instead, take the spear and the water jug by his head, and let\u2019s go.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d6 Dt 32:35; 1Sm 24:6; 25:39; Rm 12:19"}, {"pk": 4035732, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 26, "verse": 12, "text": "So David took the spear and the water jug by Saul\u2019s head, and they went their way. No one saw them, no one knew, and no one woke up; they all remained asleep because a deep sleep from the LORD \u24d7 came over them.", "comment": "\u24d7 Gn 2:21; 15:12"}, {"pk": 4035733, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 26, "verse": 13, "text": "David crossed to the other side and stood on top of the mountain at a distance; there was a considerable space between them."}, {"pk": 4035734, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 26, "verse": 14, "text": "Then David shouted to the troops and to Abner son of Ner: \u201cAren\u2019t you going to answer, Abner?\u201d \u201cWho are you who calls to the king?\u201d Abner asked."}, {"pk": 4035735, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 26, "verse": 15, "text": "David called to Abner, \u201cYou\u2019re a man, aren\u2019t you? Who in Israel is your equal? So why didn\u2019t you protect your lord the king when one of the people came to destroy him?"}, {"pk": 4035736, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 26, "verse": 16, "text": "What you have done is not good. As the LORD lives, all of you deserve to die [1] since you didn\u2019t protect your lord, the LORD\u2019s anointed. \u24d8 Now look around; where are the king\u2019s spear and water jug that were by his head?\u201d", "comment": "\u24d8 1Sm 20:31
[1] Lit you are sons of death"}, {"pk": 4035737, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 26, "verse": 17, "text": "Saul recognized David\u2019s voice and asked, \u201cIs that your voice, my son David?\u201d \u24d9 \u201cIt is my voice, my lord and king,\u201d David said.", "comment": "\u24d9 1Sm 24:16; 26:21,25"}, {"pk": 4035738, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 26, "verse": 18, "text": "Then he continued, \u201cWhy is my lord pursuing his servant? What have I done? What crime have I committed? \u24da", "comment": "\u24da 1Sm 24:11"}, {"pk": 4035739, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 26, "verse": 19, "text": "Now, may my lord the king please hear the words of his servant: If it is the LORD who has incited you against me, \u24db then may he accept an offering. \u24dc But if it is people, \u24dd may they be cursed in the presence of the LORD, for today they have banished me from sharing in the inheritance of the LORD saying, \u24d0 \u2018Go and worship other gods.\u2019", "comment": "\u24dd 1Sm 24:9
\u24db 2Sm 16:11
\u24dc Gn 8:21
\u24d0 Jos 22:25-27"}, {"pk": 4035740, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 26, "verse": 20, "text": "So don\u2019t let my blood fall to the ground far from the LORD\u2019s presence, for the king of Israel has come out to search for a single flea, \u24d1 like one who pursues a partridge in the mountains.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d1 1Sm 24:14"}, {"pk": 4035741, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 26, "verse": 21, "text": "Saul responded, \u201cI have sinned. \u24d2 Come back, my son David, I will never harm you again because today you considered my life precious. I have been a fool! I\u2019ve committed a grave error.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d2 1Sm 15:24,30; 24:17"}, {"pk": 4035742, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 26, "verse": 22, "text": "David answered, \u201cHere is the king\u2019s spear; have one of the young men come over and get it."}, {"pk": 4035743, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 26, "verse": 23, "text": "The LORD will repay every man for his righteousness \u24d3 and his loyalty. I wasn\u2019t willing to lift my hand against the LORD\u2019s anointed, even though the LORD handed you over to me today. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d3 1Sm 24:19
\u24d4 1Sm 24:10-12; 26:10-11"}, {"pk": 4035744, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 26, "verse": 24, "text": "Just as I considered your life valuable today, so may the LORD consider my life valuable \u24d5 and rescue me from all trouble.\u201d \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d5 1Sm 18:30
\u24d6 Ps 54:7"}, {"pk": 4035745, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 26, "verse": 25, "text": "Saul said to him, \u201cYou are blessed, my son David. You will certainly do great things and will also prevail.\u201d \u24d7 Then David went on his way, and Saul returned home. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 1Sm 24:22
\u24d7 1Sm 24:19"}, {"pk": 4035746, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 27, "verse": 1, "text": "David said to himself, \u201cOne of these days I\u2019ll be swept away by Saul. There is nothing better for me than to escape immediately to the land of the Philistines. \u24d9 Then Saul will give up searching for me everywhere in Israel, and I\u2019ll escape from him.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d9 1Sm 26:19"}, {"pk": 4035747, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 27, "verse": 2, "text": "So David set out with his six hundred men \u24da and went over to Achish son of Maoch, \u24db the king of Gath.", "comment": "\u24da 1Sm 25:13
\u24db 1Sm 2:10; 1Kg 2:39"}, {"pk": 4035748, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 27, "verse": 3, "text": "David and his men stayed with Achish in Gath. Each man had his family with him, \u24dc and David had his two wives: Ahinoam of Jezreel and Abigail of Carmel, \u24dd Nabal\u2019s widow.", "comment": "\u24dc 1Sm 30:3; 2Sm 2:3
\u24dd 1Sm 25:42-44"}, {"pk": 4035749, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 27, "verse": 4, "text": "When it was reported to Saul that David had fled to Gath, he no longer searched for him."}, {"pk": 4035750, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 27, "verse": 5, "text": "Now David said to Achish, \u201cIf I have found favor with you, let me be given a place in one of the outlying towns, so I can live there. Why should your servant live in the royal city with you?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4035751, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 27, "verse": 6, "text": "That day Achish gave Ziklag \u24d0 to him, and it still belongs to the kings of Judah today.", "comment": "\u24d0 Jos 15:31; 19:5; Neh 11:28"}, {"pk": 4035752, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 27, "verse": 7, "text": "The length of time that David stayed in Philistine territory amounted to a year and four months. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 1Sm 29:1-11"}, {"pk": 4035753, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 27, "verse": 8, "text": "David and his men went up and raided the Geshurites, \u24d2 the Girzites, [1] and the Amalekites. \u24d3 From ancient times they had been the inhabitants of the region through Shur \u24d4 as far as the land of Egypt.", "comment": "\u24d4 Ex 15:22
\u24d2 Jos 13:2,13
[1] Alt Hb tradition reads Gezerites
\u24d3 Ex 17:8; 1Sm 15:7-8"}, {"pk": 4035754, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 27, "verse": 9, "text": "Whenever David attacked the land, he did not leave a single person alive, either man or woman, but he took flocks, herds, donkeys, camels, and clothing. \u24d5 Then he came back to Achish,", "comment": "\u24d5 1Sm 15:3; Jb 1:3"}, {"pk": 4035755, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 27, "verse": 10, "text": "who inquired, \u201cWhere did you raid today?\u201d [2] \u24d6 David replied, \u201cThe south country of Judah,\u201d \u201cThe south country of the Jerahmeelites,\u201d \u24d7 or \u201cThe south country of the Kenites.\u201d \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d7 1Sm 30:29; 1Ch 2:9,25
[2] Some Hb mss, Syr, Tg; LXX, Vg, DSS read \u201cAgainst whom did you raid today?\u201d
\u24d6 1Sm 23:27
\u24d8 Jdg 1:16; 4:11"}, {"pk": 4035756, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 27, "verse": 11, "text": "David did not let a man or woman live to be brought to Gath, for he said, \u201cOr they will inform on us and say, \u2018This is what David did.\u2019\u201d This was David\u2019s custom during the whole time he stayed in the Philistine territory."}, {"pk": 4035757, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 27, "verse": 12, "text": "So Achish trusted David, thinking, \u201cSince he has made himself repulsive to his people Israel, he will be my servant forever.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4035758, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 28, "verse": 1, "text": "At that time, the Philistines \u24d9 gathered their military units into one army to fight against Israel. So Achish said to David, \u201cYou know, of course, that you and your men must march out in the army [1] with me.\u201d", "comment": "[1] DSS, LXX read battle
\u24d9 1Sm 29:1"}, {"pk": 4035759, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 28, "verse": 2, "text": "David replied to Achish, \u201cGood, you will find out what your servant can do.\u201d So Achish said to David, \u201cVery well, I will appoint you as my permanent bodyguard.\u201d \u24da", "comment": "\u24da 1Sm 1:22,28"}, {"pk": 4035760, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 28, "verse": 3, "text": "By this time Samuel had died, \u24db all Israel had mourned for him and buried him in Ramah, his city, \u24dc and Saul had removed the mediums and spiritists from the land. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Lv 19:31; 20:27; Dt 18:10-11
\u24db 1Sm 25:1
\u24dc 1Sm 7:17"}, {"pk": 4035761, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 28, "verse": 4, "text": "The Philistines gathered and camped at Shunem. So Saul gathered all Israel, and they camped at Gilboa."}, {"pk": 4035762, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 28, "verse": 5, "text": "When Saul saw the Philistine camp, he was afraid and his heart pounded."}, {"pk": 4035763, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 28, "verse": 6, "text": "He inquired of the LORD, but the LORD did not answer him in dreams or by the Urim or by the prophets. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Ex 28:30; Nm 27:21; 1Kg 3:5"}, {"pk": 4035764, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 28, "verse": 7, "text": "Saul then said to his servants, \u201cFind me a woman who is a medium, so I can go and consult her.\u201d His servants replied, \u201cThere is a woman at En-dor \u24d1 who is a medium.\u201d \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Ac 16:16
\u24d1 Jos 17:1; Ps 83:10"}, {"pk": 4035765, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 28, "verse": 8, "text": "Saul disguised himself \u24d3 by putting on different clothes and set out with two of his men. They came to the woman at night, and Saul said, \u201cConsult a spirit for me. \u24d4 Bring up for me the one I tell you.\u201d \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Dt 18:10-11
\u24d3 2Ch 18:29; 35:21-22
\u24d4 Is 8:19"}, {"pk": 4035766, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 28, "verse": 9, "text": "But the woman said to him, \u201cYou surely know what Saul has done, \u24d6 how he has cut off the mediums and spiritists from the land. Why are you setting a trap for me to get me killed?\u201d", "comment": "\u24d6 1Sm 28:3"}, {"pk": 4035767, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 28, "verse": 10, "text": "Then Saul swore to her by the LORD: \u201cAs surely as the LORD lives, no punishment will come to you [2] from this.\u201d", "comment": "[2] Or lives, you will not incur guilt"}, {"pk": 4035768, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 28, "verse": 11, "text": "\u201cWho is it that you want me to bring up for you?\u201d the woman asked. \u201cBring up Samuel for me,\u201d he answered."}, {"pk": 4035769, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 28, "verse": 12, "text": "When the woman saw Samuel, she screamed, and then she asked Saul, \u201cWhy did you deceive me? You are Saul!\u201d"}, {"pk": 4035770, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 28, "verse": 13, "text": "But the king said to her, \u201cDon\u2019t be afraid. What do you see?\u201d \u201cI see a spirit form [3] coming up out of the earth,\u201d the woman answered.", "comment": "[3] Or a god, or a divine being"}, {"pk": 4035771, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 28, "verse": 14, "text": "Then Saul asked her, \u201cWhat does he look like?\u201d \u201cAn old man is coming up,\u201d she replied. \u201cHe\u2019s wearing a robe.\u201d \u24d7 Then Saul knew that it was Samuel, and he knelt low with his face to the ground and paid homage. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d7 1Sm 15:27
\u24d8 1Sm 24:8"}, {"pk": 4035772, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 28, "verse": 15, "text": "\u201cWhy have you disturbed me by bringing me up?\u201d Samuel asked Saul. \u201cI\u2019m in serious trouble,\u201d replied Saul. \u201cThe Philistines are fighting against me and God has turned away from me. \u24d9 He doesn\u2019t answer me anymore, \u24da either through the prophets or in dreams. So I\u2019ve called on you to tell me what I should do.\u201d", "comment": "\u24da 1Sm 28:6
\u24d9 1Sm 16:13-14; 18:12"}, {"pk": 4035773, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 28, "verse": 16, "text": "Samuel answered, \u201cSince the LORD has turned away from you and has become your enemy, why are you asking me?"}, {"pk": 4035774, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 28, "verse": 17, "text": "The LORD has done [4] exactly what he said through me: The LORD has torn the kingship out of your hand and given it to your neighbor David. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db 1Sm 15:28
[4] Some Hb, some LXX mss, Vg read done to you"}, {"pk": 4035775, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 28, "verse": 18, "text": "You did not obey the LORD and did not carry out his burning anger against Amalek; \u24dc therefore the LORD has done this to you today.", "comment": "\u24dc 1Sm 15:1-9"}, {"pk": 4035776, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 28, "verse": 19, "text": "The LORD will also hand Israel over to the Philistines along with you. Tomorrow you and your sons will be with me, [5] \u24dd and the LORD will hand Israel\u2019s army over to the Philistines.\u201d", "comment": "\u24dd 1Sm 31:2; Jb 3:17-19
[5] LXX reads sons will fall"}, {"pk": 4035777, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 28, "verse": 20, "text": "Immediately, Saul fell flat on the ground. He was terrified by Samuel\u2019s words and was also weak because he had not eaten anything all day and all night."}, {"pk": 4035778, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 28, "verse": 21, "text": "The woman came over to Saul, and she saw that he was terrified and said to him, \u201cLook, your servant has obeyed you. I took my life in my hands \u24d0 and did what you told me to do.", "comment": "\u24d0 1Sm 19:5"}, {"pk": 4035779, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 28, "verse": 22, "text": "Now please listen to your servant. Let me set some food in front of you. Eat and it will give you strength so you can go on your way.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4035780, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 28, "verse": 23, "text": "He refused, saying, \u201cI won\u2019t eat,\u201d but when his servants and the woman urged him, he listened to them. \u24d1 He got up off the ground and sat on the bed. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Est 1:6; Ezk 23:41
\u24d1 2Kg 5:13"}, {"pk": 4035781, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 28, "verse": 24, "text": "The woman had a fattened calf at her house, and she quickly slaughtered it. \u24d3 She also took flour, kneaded it, and baked unleavened bread.", "comment": "\u24d3 Gn 18:6-7"}, {"pk": 4035782, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 28, "verse": 25, "text": "She served it to Saul and his servants, and they ate. Afterward, they got up and left that night."}, {"pk": 4035783, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 29, "verse": 1, "text": "The Philistines \u24d4 brought all their military units together at Aphek \u24d5 while Israel was camped by the spring in Jezreel. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 1Kg 18:19; 21:1; 2Kg 9:30
\u24d4 1Sm 28:1-2
\u24d5 Jos 12:18; 1Sm 4:1"}, {"pk": 4035784, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 29, "verse": 2, "text": "As the Philistine leaders were passing in review with their units of hundreds and thousands, David and his men \u24d7 were passing in review behind them with Achish.", "comment": "\u24d7 1Sm 28:1-2"}, {"pk": 4035785, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 29, "verse": 3, "text": "Then the Philistine commanders asked, \u201cWhat are these Hebrews doing here?\u201d Achish answered the Philistine commanders, \u201cThat is David, servant of King Saul of Israel. He has been with me a considerable period of time. [1] From the day he defected until today, I\u2019ve found no fault with him.\u201d \u24d8", "comment": "[1] Hb obscure
\u24d8 1Sm 27:4-12"}, {"pk": 4035786, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 29, "verse": 4, "text": "The Philistine commanders, however, were enraged with Achish and told him, \u201cSend that man back and let him return to the place you assigned him. \u24d9 He must not go down with us into battle only to become our adversary during the battle. \u24da What better way could he ingratiate himself with his master than with the heads of our men?", "comment": "\u24da 1Sm 14:21
\u24d9 1Sm 27:6"}, {"pk": 4035787, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 29, "verse": 5, "text": "Isn\u2019t this the David they sing about during their dances: Saul has killed his thousands,
but David his tens of thousands?\u201d \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db 1Sm 18:7; 21:11"}, {"pk": 4035788, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 29, "verse": 6, "text": "So Achish summoned David and told him, \u201cAs the LORD lives, you are an honorable man. I think it is good [2] to have you fighting [3] in this unit with me, because I have found no fault in you from the day you came to me until today. \u24dc But the leaders don\u2019t think you are reliable.", "comment": "[2] Lit It was good in my eyes
[3] Lit you going out and coming in
\u24dc 1Sm 27:8-12; 29:3"}, {"pk": 4035789, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 29, "verse": 7, "text": "Now go back quietly and you won\u2019t be doing anything the Philistine leaders think is wrong.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4035790, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 29, "verse": 8, "text": "\u201cBut what have I done?\u201d \u24dd David replied to Achish. \u201cFrom the first day I entered your service until today, what have you found against your servant to keep me from going to fight against the enemies of my lord the king?\u201d", "comment": "\u24dd 1Sm 27:10-12"}, {"pk": 4035791, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 29, "verse": 9, "text": "Achish answered David, \u201cI\u2019m convinced that you are as reliable as an angel of God. \u24d0 But the Philistine commanders have said, \u2018He must not go into battle with us.\u2019 \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d0 2Sm 14:17,20; 19:27
\u24d1 1Sm 29:4"}, {"pk": 4035792, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 29, "verse": 10, "text": "So get up early in the morning, you and your masters\u2019 servants who came with you. [4] \u24d2 When you\u2019ve all gotten up early, go as soon as it\u2019s light.\u201d", "comment": "[4] LXX adds and go to the place I appointed you to. Don\u2019t take this evil matter to heart, for you are good before me.
\u24d2 1Ch 12:19,22"}, {"pk": 4035793, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 29, "verse": 11, "text": "So David and his men got up early in the morning to return to the land of the Philistines. And the Philistines went up to Jezreel."}, {"pk": 4035794, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 30, "verse": 1, "text": "David and his men \u24d3 arrived in Ziklag \u24d4 on the third day. The Amalekites \u24d5 had raided the Negev and attacked and burned Ziklag.", "comment": "\u24d5 1Sm 15:7; 27:8-10
\u24d3 Gn 14:1-16
\u24d4 1Sm 27:6,8"}, {"pk": 4035795, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 30, "verse": 2, "text": "They also had kidnapped the women and everyone [1] in it from youngest to oldest. They had killed no one but had carried them off \u24d6 as they went on their way.", "comment": "\u24d6 1Sm 27:11
[1] LXX; MT omits and everyone"}, {"pk": 4035796, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 30, "verse": 3, "text": "When David and his men arrived at the town, they found it burned. Their wives, sons, and daughters had been kidnapped."}, {"pk": 4035797, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 30, "verse": 4, "text": "David and the troops with him wept loudly until they had no strength left to weep."}, {"pk": 4035798, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 30, "verse": 5, "text": "David\u2019s two wives, \u24d7 Ahinoam the Jezreelite and Abigail the widow of Nabal the Carmelite, had also been kidnapped.", "comment": "\u24d7 1Sm 25:42-43"}, {"pk": 4035799, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 30, "verse": 6, "text": "David was in an extremely difficult position because the troops talked about stoning him, \u24d8 for they were all very bitter over the loss of their sons and daughters. But David found strength in the LORD his God. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 1Sm 23:16; Ps 18:2; 27:14
\u24d8 Ex 17:4"}, {"pk": 4035800, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 30, "verse": 7, "text": "David said to the priest Abiathar son of Ahimelech, \u201cBring me the ephod.\u201d \u24da So Abiathar brought it to him,", "comment": "\u24da 1Sm 23:6-9"}, {"pk": 4035801, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 30, "verse": 8, "text": "and David asked the LORD: \u24db \u201cShould I pursue these raiders? Will I overtake them?\u201d \u24dc The LORD replied to him, \u201cPursue them, for you will certainly overtake them and rescue the people.\u201d \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dc Ex 15:9
\u24db 1Sm 23:2,4
\u24dd 1Sm 30:18"}, {"pk": 4035802, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 30, "verse": 9, "text": "So David and the six hundred men with him \u24d0 went. They came to the Wadi Besor, where some stayed behind. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 1Sm 30:21
\u24d0 1Sm 27:2"}, {"pk": 4035803, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 30, "verse": 10, "text": "David and four hundred of the men continued the pursuit, while two hundred stopped because they were too exhausted to cross the Wadi Besor."}, {"pk": 4035804, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 30, "verse": 11, "text": "David\u2019s men found an Egyptian in the open country and brought him to David. They gave him some bread to eat and water to drink."}, {"pk": 4035805, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 30, "verse": 12, "text": "Then they gave him some pressed figs and two clusters of raisins. After he ate he revived, \u24d2 for he hadn\u2019t eaten food or drunk water for three days and three nights.", "comment": "\u24d2 Jdg 15:19"}, {"pk": 4035806, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 30, "verse": 13, "text": "Then David said to him, \u201cWho do you belong to? Where are you from?\u201d \u201cI\u2019m an Egyptian, the slave of an Amalekite man,\u201d he said. \u201cMy master abandoned me when I got sick three days ago."}, {"pk": 4035807, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 30, "verse": 14, "text": "We raided the south country of the Cherethites, \u24d3 the territory of Judah, and the south country of Caleb, \u24d4 and we burned Ziklag.\u201d \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d4 Jos 14:13; 21:11-12
\u24d3 1Sm 30:16; 2Sm 8:18; Ezk 25:16
\u24d5 1Sm 30:1"}, {"pk": 4035808, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 30, "verse": 15, "text": "David then asked him, \u201cWill you lead me to these raiders?\u201d He said, \u201cSwear to me by God that you won\u2019t kill me or turn me over to my master, and I will lead you to them.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4035809, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 30, "verse": 16, "text": "So he led him, and there were the Amalekites, spread out over the entire area, eating, drinking, and celebrating because of the great amount of plunder \u24d6 they had taken from the land of the Philistines and the land of Judah.", "comment": "\u24d6 1Sm 30:14"}, {"pk": 4035810, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 30, "verse": 17, "text": "David slaughtered them from twilight until the evening of the next day. \u24d7 None of them escaped, except four hundred young men who got on camels and fled. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d7 1Sm 11:11
\u24d8 Jdg 7:12; 1Sm 15:3"}, {"pk": 4035811, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 30, "verse": 18, "text": "David recovered everything the Amalekites had taken; he also rescued his two wives."}, {"pk": 4035812, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 30, "verse": 19, "text": "Nothing of theirs was missing from the youngest to the oldest, including the sons and daughters, and all the plunder the Amalekites had taken. David got everything back. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 1Sm 30:8"}, {"pk": 4035813, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 30, "verse": 20, "text": "He took all the flocks and herds, which were driven ahead of the other livestock, and the people shouted, \u201cThis is David\u2019s plunder!\u201d \u24da", "comment": "\u24da 1Sm 30:26-31"}, {"pk": 4035814, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 30, "verse": 21, "text": "When David came to the two hundred men who had been too exhausted to go with him and had been left at the Wadi Besor, \u24db they came out to meet him and to meet the troops with him. When David approached the men, he greeted them,", "comment": "\u24db 1Sm 30:9-10"}, {"pk": 4035815, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 30, "verse": 22, "text": "but all the corrupt and worthless men among those who had gone with David argued, \u201cBecause they didn\u2019t go with us, we will not give any of the plunder we recovered to them except for each man\u2019s wife and children. They may take them and go.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4035816, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 30, "verse": 23, "text": "But David said, \u201cMy brothers, you must not do this with what the LORD has given us. He protected us and handed over to us the raiders who came against us."}, {"pk": 4035817, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 30, "verse": 24, "text": "Who can agree to your proposal? The share of the one who goes into battle is to be the same as the share of the one who remains with the supplies. They will share equally.\u201d \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Nm 31:25-27; Jos 22:8"}, {"pk": 4035818, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 30, "verse": 25, "text": "And it has been so from that day forward. David established this policy [2] as a law and an ordinance for Israel and it still continues today.", "comment": "[2] this policy supplied for clarity"}, {"pk": 4035819, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 30, "verse": 26, "text": "When David came to Ziklag, he sent some of the plunder to his friends, the elders of Judah, saying, \u201cHere is a gift for you \u24dd from the plunder of the LORD\u2019s enemies.\u201d \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 1Sm 18:17; 25:28
\u24dd 1Sm 25:27"}, {"pk": 4035820, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 30, "verse": 27, "text": "He sent gifts [3] to those in Bethel, \u24d1 in Ramoth of the Negev, \u24d2 and in Jattir; \u24d3", "comment": "[3] He sent gifts supplied for clarity
\u24d3 Jos 15:48; 21:14
\u24d2 Jos 19:8
\u24d1 Jos 15:30; 19:4"}, {"pk": 4035821, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 30, "verse": 28, "text": "to those in Aroer, \u24d4 in Siphmoth, \u24d5 and in Eshtemoa; \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d5 1Ch 27:27
\u24d4 1Ch 11:44
\u24d6 Jos 15:50"}, {"pk": 4035822, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 30, "verse": 29, "text": "to those in Racal, in the towns of the Jerahmeelites, \u24d7 and in the towns of the Kenites; \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d7 1Sm 27:10
\u24d8 1Sm 15:6"}, {"pk": 4035823, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 30, "verse": 30, "text": "to those in Hormah, \u24d9 in Bor-ashan, \u24da and in Athach;", "comment": "\u24d9 Jos 12:14; 15:30; 19:4
\u24da Jos 15:42; 19:7"}, {"pk": 4035824, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 30, "verse": 31, "text": "to those in Hebron, \u24db and to those in all the places where David and his men had roamed. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc 1Sm 23:22
\u24db Nm 13:22; Jos 14:13-15; 21:11-13"}, {"pk": 4035825, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 31, "verse": 1, "text": "The Philistines fought against Israel, \u24dd and Israel\u2019s men fled from them and were killed on Mount Gilboa. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd 2Sm 1:12; 1Ch 10:1-12
\u24d0 1Sm 28:4"}, {"pk": 4035826, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 31, "verse": 2, "text": "The Philistines pursued Saul and his sons and killed his sons, Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malchishua."}, {"pk": 4035827, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 31, "verse": 3, "text": "When the battle intensified against Saul, \u24d1 the archers found him and severely wounded him. [1]", "comment": "\u24d1 2Sm 1:6
[1] LXX reads and he was wounded under the ribs"}, {"pk": 4035828, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 31, "verse": 4, "text": "Then Saul said to his armor-bearer, \u24d2 \u201cDraw your sword and run me through with it, or these uncircumcised men \u24d3 will come and run me through and torture me!\u201d But his armor-bearer would not do it because he was terrified. Then Saul took his sword and fell on it. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 2Sm 1:6,10
\u24d3 Jdg 14:3
\u24d2 Jdg 9:54"}, {"pk": 4035829, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 31, "verse": 5, "text": "When his armor-bearer saw that Saul was dead, he also fell on his own sword and died with him."}, {"pk": 4035830, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 31, "verse": 6, "text": "So on that day, Saul died together with his three sons, his armor-bearer, and all his men."}, {"pk": 4035831, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 31, "verse": 7, "text": "When the men of Israel on the other side of the valley and on the other side of the Jordan saw that Israel\u2019s men had fled and that Saul and his sons were dead, they abandoned the cities and fled. So the Philistines came and settled in them."}, {"pk": 4035832, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 31, "verse": 8, "text": "The next day when the Philistines came to strip the slain, they found Saul and his three sons dead on Mount Gilboa."}, {"pk": 4035833, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 31, "verse": 9, "text": "They cut off Saul\u2019s head, stripped off his armor, and sent messengers throughout the land of the Philistines to spread the good news \u24d5 in the temples of their idols \u24d6 and among the people.", "comment": "\u24d5 2Sm 1:20
\u24d6 Jdg 16:23-24"}, {"pk": 4035834, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 31, "verse": 10, "text": "Then they put his armor in the temple of the Ashtoreths \u24d7 and hung his body \u24d8 on the wall of Beth-shan. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Jos 17:11
\u24d7 Jdg 2:13; 1Sm 7:3
\u24d8 1Sm 31:12; 2Sm 21:14"}, {"pk": 4035835, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 31, "verse": 11, "text": "When the residents of Jabesh-gilead \u24da heard what the Philistines had done to Saul,", "comment": "\u24da 1Sm 11:1-13"}, {"pk": 4035836, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 31, "verse": 12, "text": "all their brave men \u24db set out, journeyed all night, and retrieved the body of Saul and the bodies of his sons from the wall of Beth-shan. When they arrived at Jabesh, they burned the bodies there. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24db 2Sm 2:4-7
\u24dc 2Ch 16:14"}, {"pk": 4035837, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 9, "chapter": 31, "verse": 13, "text": "Afterward, they took their bones and buried them under the tamarisk tree \u24dd in Jabesh \u24d0 and fasted seven days.", "comment": "\u24dd 1Sm 22:6
\u24d0 2Sm 2:4-7; 21:12-14"}, {"pk": 4035838, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 1, "verse": 1, "text": "After the death of Saul, \u24d1 David returned from defeating the Amalekites \u24d2 and stayed at Ziklag two days.", "comment": "\u24d2 1Sm 30:1-20
\u24d1 1Sm 31:1-5"}, {"pk": 4035839, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 1, "verse": 2, "text": "On the third day a man with torn clothes and dust on his head \u24d3 came from Saul\u2019s camp. When he came to David, he fell to the ground and paid homage.", "comment": "\u24d3 Jos 7:6; 1Sm 4:12"}, {"pk": 4035840, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 1, "verse": 3, "text": "David asked him, \u201cWhere have you come from?\u201d He replied to him, \u201cI\u2019ve escaped from the Israelite camp.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4035841, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 1, "verse": 4, "text": "\u201cWhat was the outcome? Tell me,\u201d David asked him. \u201cThe troops fled from the battle,\u201d he answered. \u201cMany of the troops have fallen and are dead. Also, Saul and his son Jonathan are dead.\u201d \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 1Sm 31:6"}, {"pk": 4035842, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 1, "verse": 5, "text": "David asked the young man who had brought him the report, \u201cHow do you know Saul and his son Jonathan are dead?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4035843, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 1, "verse": 6, "text": "\u201cI happened to be on Mount Gilboa,\u201d \u24d5 he replied, \u201cand there was Saul, leaning on his spear. At that very moment the chariots and the cavalry were closing in on him.", "comment": "\u24d5 1Sm 31:1-5; 1Ch 10:1-6"}, {"pk": 4035844, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 1, "verse": 7, "text": "When he turned around and saw me, he called out to me, so I answered: I\u2019m at your service."}, {"pk": 4035845, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 1, "verse": 8, "text": "He asked me, \u2018Who are you?\u2009\u2019 I told him: I\u2019m an Amalekite. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Gn 36:12,16; Ex 17:8-16; Nm 24:20; Dt 25:19; 1Sm 15:1-34; 30:1-20; 1Ch 1:36"}, {"pk": 4035846, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 1, "verse": 9, "text": "Then he begged me, \u2018Stand over me and kill me, for I\u2019m mortally wounded, [1] but my life still lingers.\u2019 \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Jdg 9:54
[1] LXX reads for terrible darkness has taken hold of me"}, {"pk": 4035847, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 1, "verse": 10, "text": "So I stood over him and killed him because I knew that after he had fallen he couldn\u2019t survive. I took the crown that was on his head and the armband that was on his arm, and I\u2019ve brought them here to my lord.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4035848, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 1, "verse": 11, "text": "Then David took hold of his clothes and tore them, \u24d8 and all the men with him did the same.", "comment": "\u24d8 Jos 7:6; 2Sm 3:31; 13:31"}, {"pk": 4035849, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 1, "verse": 12, "text": "They mourned, wept, and fasted until the evening \u24d9 for those who died by the sword\u2009\u2014\u2009for Saul, his son Jonathan, the LORD\u2019s people, and the house of Israel.", "comment": "\u24d9 2Sm 3:35"}, {"pk": 4035850, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 1, "verse": 13, "text": "David inquired of the young man who had brought him the report, \u201cWhere are you from?\u201d \u201cI\u2019m the son of a resident alien,\u201d he said. \u201cI\u2019m an Amalekite.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4035851, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 1, "verse": 14, "text": "David questioned him, \u201cHow is it that you were not afraid to lift your hand to destroy the LORD\u2019s anointed?\u201d \u24da", "comment": "\u24da 1Sm 24:6; 26:6-12; 31:4"}, {"pk": 4035852, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 1, "verse": 15, "text": "Then David summoned one of his servants and said, \u201cCome here and kill him!\u201d The servant struck him, and he died. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db 2Sm 4:10"}, {"pk": 4035853, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 1, "verse": 16, "text": "For David had said to the Amalekite, \u201cYour blood is on your own head \u24dc because your own mouth testified against you by saying, \u2018I killed the LORD\u2019s anointed.\u2019\u201d", "comment": "\u24dc Jos 2:19; Mt 27:24-25; Ac 18:5-6"}, {"pk": 4035854, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 1, "verse": 17, "text": "David sang the following lament \u24dd for Saul and his son Jonathan,", "comment": "\u24dd 2Sm 3:33; 2Ch 35:24-25"}, {"pk": 4035855, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 1, "verse": 18, "text": "and he ordered that the Judahites be taught The Song of the Bow. It is written in the Book of Jashar: [2] \u24d0", "comment": "[2] Or of the Upright
\u24d0 Jos 10:12-13"}, {"pk": 4035856, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 1, "verse": 19, "text": "The splendor of Israel lies slain on your heights.
How the mighty have fallen!
"}, {"pk": 4035857, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 1, "verse": 20, "text": "Do not tell it in Gath,
don\u2019t announce it in the marketplaces of Ashkelon,
or the daughters of the Philistines will rejoice, \u24d1
and the daughters of the uncircumcised will celebrate.
", "comment": "\u24d1 1Sm 31:8-9"}, {"pk": 4035858, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 1, "verse": 21, "text": "Mountains of Gilboa,
let no dew or rain be on you,
or fields of offerings, [3]
for there the shield of the mighty was defiled \u24d2 \u2009\u2014
the shield of Saul, no longer anointed with oil. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 1Sm 10:1
[3] LXX reads firstfruits
\u24d2 1Sm 31:4"}, {"pk": 4035859, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 1, "verse": 22, "text": "Jonathan\u2019s bow never retreated,
Saul\u2019s sword never returned unstained, [4]
from the blood of the slain,
from the flesh [5] of the mighty.
", "comment": "[4] Lit empty
[5] Lit fat"}, {"pk": 4035860, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 1, "verse": 23, "text": "Saul and Jonathan,
loved and delightful,
they were not parted in life or in death.
They were swifter than eagles, stronger than lions.
"}, {"pk": 4035861, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 1, "verse": 24, "text": "Daughters of Israel, weep for Saul,
who clothed you in scarlet, with luxurious things,
who decked your garments with gold ornaments. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ezk 16:1-11"}, {"pk": 4035862, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 1, "verse": 25, "text": "How the mighty have fallen in the thick of battle!
Jonathan lies slain on your heights.
"}, {"pk": 4035863, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 1, "verse": 26, "text": "I grieve for you, Jonathan, my brother.
You were such a friend to me.
Your love for me was more wondrous
than the love of women. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 1Sm 18:1-3"}, {"pk": 4035864, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 1, "verse": 27, "text": "How the mighty have fallen
and the weapons of war have perished!
"}, {"pk": 4035865, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 2, "verse": 1, "text": "Some time later, David inquired of the LORD: \u24d6 \u201cShould I go to one of the towns of Judah?\u201d The LORD answered him, \u201cGo.\u201d Then David asked, \u201cWhere should I go?\u201d \u201cTo Hebron,\u201d \u24d7 the LORD replied.", "comment": "\u24d7 1Sm 30:26-31; 2Sm 2:11; 5:5; 1Kg 2:11; 1Ch 3:4; 29:27
\u24d6 1Sm 23:1-12"}, {"pk": 4035866, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 2, "verse": 2, "text": "So David went there with his two wives, Ahinoam the Jezreelite and Abigail, the widow of Nabal the Carmelite. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 1Sm 25:42-43"}, {"pk": 4035867, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 2, "verse": 3, "text": "In addition, David brought the men who were with him, each one with his family, and they settled in the towns near Hebron. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 1Sm 27:2-3; 30:9; 1Ch 12:1,23-37"}, {"pk": 4035868, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 2, "verse": 4, "text": "Then the men of Judah came, and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah. \u24da They told David: \u201cIt was the men of Jabesh-gilead who buried Saul.\u201d \u24db", "comment": "\u24db 1Sm 31:11-13
\u24da 1Sm 16:13; 2Sm 5:3-5"}, {"pk": 4035869, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 2, "verse": 5, "text": "David sent messengers to the men of Jabesh-gilead and said to them, \u201cThe LORD bless you, because you have shown this kindness to Saul your lord when you buried him."}, {"pk": 4035870, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 2, "verse": 6, "text": "Now, may the LORD show kindness and faithfulness to you, and I will also show the same goodness to you because you have done this deed."}, {"pk": 4035871, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 2, "verse": 7, "text": "Therefore, be strong [1] and valiant, for though Saul your lord is dead, the house of Judah has anointed me king over them.\u201d", "comment": "[1] Lit Therefore, strengthen your hands"}, {"pk": 4035872, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 2, "verse": 8, "text": "Abner son of Ner, commander of Saul\u2019s army, \u24dc took Saul\u2019s son Ish-bosheth [2] [3] and moved him to Mahanaim.", "comment": "[2] Some LXX mss read Ishbaal; 1Ch 8:33; 9:39
\u24dc 1Sm 14:50
[3] = Man of Shame"}, {"pk": 4035873, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 2, "verse": 9, "text": "He made him king over Gilead, Asher, Jezreel, Ephraim, Benjamin\u2009\u2014\u2009over all Israel."}, {"pk": 4035874, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 2, "verse": 10, "text": "Saul\u2019s son Ish-bosheth was forty years old when he became king over Israel; he reigned for two years. The house of Judah, however, followed David."}, {"pk": 4035875, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 2, "verse": 11, "text": "The length of time that David was king in Hebron over the house of Judah was seven years and six months. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd 2Sm 5:5; 1Kg 2:11"}, {"pk": 4035876, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 2, "verse": 12, "text": "Abner son of Ner and soldiers of Ish-bosheth son of Saul marched out from Mahanaim to Gibeon."}, {"pk": 4035877, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 2, "verse": 13, "text": "So Joab son of Zeruiah and David\u2019s soldiers marched out and met them by the pool of Gibeon. \u24d0 The two groups took up positions on opposite sides of the pool.", "comment": "\u24d0 Jr 41:11-12"}, {"pk": 4035878, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 2, "verse": 14, "text": "Then Abner said to Joab, \u201cLet\u2019s have the young men get up and compete in front of us.\u201d \u201cLet them get up,\u201d Joab replied."}, {"pk": 4035879, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 2, "verse": 15, "text": "So they got up and were counted off\u2009\u2014\u2009twelve for Benjamin and Ish-bosheth son of Saul, and twelve from David\u2019s soldiers."}, {"pk": 4035880, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 2, "verse": 16, "text": "Then each man grabbed his opponent by the head and thrust his sword into his opponent\u2019s side so that they all died together. So this place, which is in Gibeon, is named Field of Blades. [4]", "comment": "[4] Or Helkath-hazzurim"}, {"pk": 4035881, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 2, "verse": 17, "text": "The battle that day was extremely fierce, and Abner and the men of Israel were defeated by David\u2019s soldiers."}, {"pk": 4035882, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 2, "verse": 18, "text": "The three sons of Zeruiah were there: Joab, Abishai, and Asahel. \u24d1 Asahel was a fast runner, like one of the wild gazelles. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 1Ch 12:8; Sg 8:14
\u24d1 1Ch 2:16"}, {"pk": 4035883, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 2, "verse": 19, "text": "He chased Abner and did not turn to the right or the left in his pursuit of him."}, {"pk": 4035884, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 2, "verse": 20, "text": "Abner glanced back and said, \u201cIs that you, Asahel?\u201d \u201cYes it is,\u201d Asahel replied."}, {"pk": 4035885, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 2, "verse": 21, "text": "Abner said to him, \u201cTurn to your right or left, seize one of the young soldiers, and take whatever you can get from him.\u201d But Asahel would not stop chasing him."}, {"pk": 4035886, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 2, "verse": 22, "text": "Once again, Abner warned Asahel, \u201cStop chasing me. Why should I strike you to the ground? How could I ever look your brother Joab in the face?\u201d \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 2Sm 3:27"}, {"pk": 4035887, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 2, "verse": 23, "text": "But Asahel refused to turn away, so Abner hit him in the stomach with the butt of his spear. The spear went through his body, and he fell and died right there. As they all came to the place where Asahel had fallen and died, they stopped,"}, {"pk": 4035888, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 2, "verse": 24, "text": "but Joab and Abishai pursued Abner. By sunset, they had gone as far as the hill of Ammah, which is opposite Giah on the way to the wilderness of Gibeon."}, {"pk": 4035889, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 2, "verse": 25, "text": "The Benjaminites rallied to Abner; they formed a unit and took their stand on top of a hill."}, {"pk": 4035890, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 2, "verse": 26, "text": "Then Abner called out to Joab: \u201cMust the sword devour forever? Don\u2019t you realize this will only end in bitterness? How long before you tell the troops to stop pursuing their brothers?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4035891, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 2, "verse": 27, "text": "\u201cAs God lives,\u201d Joab replied, \u201cif you had not spoken up, the troops wouldn\u2019t have stopped pursuing their brothers until morning.\u201d \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 2Sm 2:14"}, {"pk": 4035892, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 2, "verse": 28, "text": "Then Joab blew the ram\u2019s horn, and all the troops stopped; they no longer pursued Israel or continued to fight."}, {"pk": 4035893, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 2, "verse": 29, "text": "So Abner and his men marched through the Arabah all that night. They crossed the Jordan, marched all morning, [5] and arrived at Mahanaim. \u24d5", "comment": "[5] Or marched through the Bithron
\u24d5 2Sm 2:8"}, {"pk": 4035894, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 2, "verse": 30, "text": "When Joab had turned back from pursuing Abner, he gathered all the troops. In addition to Asahel, nineteen of David\u2019s soldiers were missing,"}, {"pk": 4035895, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 2, "verse": 31, "text": "but they had killed 360 of the Benjaminites and Abner\u2019s men."}, {"pk": 4035896, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 2, "verse": 32, "text": "Afterward, they carried Asahel to his father\u2019s tomb in Bethlehem and buried him. Then Joab and his men marched all night and reached Hebron at dawn."}, {"pk": 4035897, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 3, "verse": 1, "text": "During the long war between the house of Saul and the house of David, \u24d6 David was growing stronger \u24d7 and the house of Saul was becoming weaker.", "comment": "\u24d7 Jb 17:9
\u24d6 1Sm 20:16; 1Kg 12:19; 2Ch 21:7; Ps 122:5; Is 22:22; Zch 12:8,10; 13:1; Lk 1:27"}, {"pk": 4035898, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 3, "verse": 2, "text": "Sons were born to David in Hebron: His firstborn was Amnon, \u24d8 by Ahinoam \u24d9 the Jezreelite;
", "comment": "\u24d8 2Sm 13:1-29
\u24d9 1Sm 25:42-43"}, {"pk": 4035899, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 3, "verse": 3, "text": "his second was Chileab, by Abigail, \u24da the widow of Nabal the Carmelite; the third was Absalom, \u24db son of Maacah the daughter of King Talmai of Geshur; \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24da 1Sm 25:3-42
\u24dc 1Sm 27:8; 2Sm 13:37-38; 14:32; 15:8
\u24db 2Sm 13:34; 14:23-25,33; 15:6,10-14; 18:9-12,33"}, {"pk": 4035900, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 3, "verse": 4, "text": "the fourth was Adonijah, \u24dd son of Haggith; the fifth was Shephatiah, son of Abital;
", "comment": "\u24dd 1Kg 1:5"}, {"pk": 4035901, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 3, "verse": 5, "text": "the sixth was Ithream, by David\u2019s wife Eglah.
These were born to David in Hebron. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 1Ch 3:1-5"}, {"pk": 4035902, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 3, "verse": 6, "text": "During the war between the house of Saul and the house of David, Abner kept acquiring more power in the house of Saul. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 2Sm 2:8-9"}, {"pk": 4035903, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 3, "verse": 7, "text": "Now Saul had a concubine whose name was Rizpah \u24d2 daughter of Aiah, and Ish-bosheth questioned Abner, \u201cWhy did you sleep with my father\u2019s concubine?\u201d", "comment": "\u24d2 2Sm 21:8-10"}, {"pk": 4035904, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 3, "verse": 8, "text": "Abner was very angry about Ish-bosheth\u2019s accusation. \u201cAm I a dog\u2019s head [1] \u24d3 who belongs to Judah?\u201d he asked. \u201cAll this time I\u2019ve been loyal to the family of your father Saul, to his brothers, and to his friends and haven\u2019t betrayed you to David, but now you accuse me of wrongdoing with this woman!", "comment": "\u24d3 Ex 22:31; 1Sm 17:43; 24:14; 2Sm 9:8; 16:9
[1] = a despised person"}, {"pk": 4035905, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 3, "verse": 9, "text": "May God punish Abner and do so severely if I don\u2019t do for David what the LORD swore to him:"}, {"pk": 4035906, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 3, "verse": 10, "text": "to transfer the kingdom from the house of Saul and establish the throne of David over Israel and Judah \u24d4 from Dan to Beer-sheba.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d4 1Sm 15:28; 16:1-13; 28:17; 1Ch 12:23"}, {"pk": 4035907, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 3, "verse": 11, "text": "Ish-bosheth did not dare respond to Abner because he was afraid of him."}, {"pk": 4035908, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 3, "verse": 12, "text": "Abner sent messengers as his representatives to say to David, \u201cWhose land is it? Make your covenant with me, and you can be certain I am on your side to turn all Israel over to you.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4035909, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 3, "verse": 13, "text": "David replied, \u201cGood, I will make a covenant with you. However, there\u2019s one thing I require of you: You will not see my face unless you first bring Saul\u2019s daughter Michal \u24d5 when you come to see me.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d5 1Sm 14:49"}, {"pk": 4035910, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 3, "verse": 14, "text": "Then David sent messengers to say to Ish-bosheth son of Saul, \u201cGive me back my wife, Michal. I was engaged to her for the price of a hundred Philistine foreskins.\u201d \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 1Sm 18:20-27"}, {"pk": 4035911, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 3, "verse": 15, "text": "So Ish-bosheth sent someone to take her away from her husband, Paltiel son of Laish. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 1Sm 25:44"}, {"pk": 4035912, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 3, "verse": 16, "text": "Her husband followed her, weeping all the way to Bahurim. Abner said to him, \u201cGo back.\u201d So he went back."}, {"pk": 4035913, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 3, "verse": 17, "text": "Abner conferred with the elders of Israel: \u201cIn the past you wanted David to be king over you."}, {"pk": 4035914, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 3, "verse": 18, "text": "Now take action, because the LORD has spoken concerning David: \u2018Through my servant David I will save my people Israel from the power of the Philistines and the power of all Israel\u2019s enemies.\u2019\u201d"}, {"pk": 4035915, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 3, "verse": 19, "text": "Abner also informed the Benjaminites and went to Hebron to inform David about all that was agreed on by Israel and the whole house of Benjamin. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 1Ch 12:29"}, {"pk": 4035916, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 3, "verse": 20, "text": "When Abner and twenty men came to David at Hebron, David held a banquet for him and his men."}, {"pk": 4035917, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 3, "verse": 21, "text": "Abner said to David, \u201cLet me now go and I will gather all Israel to my lord the king. They will make a covenant with you, \u24d9 and you will reign over all you desire.\u201d So David dismissed Abner, and he went in peace.", "comment": "\u24d9 2Sm 3:12"}, {"pk": 4035918, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 3, "verse": 22, "text": "Just then David\u2019s soldiers and Joab returned from a raid and brought a large amount of plundered goods with them. Abner was not with David in Hebron because David had dismissed him, and he had gone in peace."}, {"pk": 4035919, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 3, "verse": 23, "text": "When Joab and his whole army arrived, Joab was informed, \u201cAbner son of Ner came to see the king, the king dismissed him, and he went in peace.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4035920, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 3, "verse": 24, "text": "Joab went to the king and said, \u201cWhat have you done? Look here, Abner came to you. Why did you dismiss him? Now he\u2019s getting away."}, {"pk": 4035921, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 3, "verse": 25, "text": "You know that Abner son of Ner came to deceive you and to find out about your military activities [2] and everything you\u2019re doing.\u201d", "comment": "[2] Lit your going out and your coming in"}, {"pk": 4035922, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 3, "verse": 26, "text": "Then Joab left David and sent messengers after Abner. They brought him back from the well [3] of Sirah, but David was unaware of it.", "comment": "[3] Or cistern"}, {"pk": 4035923, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 3, "verse": 27, "text": "When Abner returned to Hebron, Joab pulled him aside to the middle of the city gate, as if to speak to him privately, and there Joab stabbed him in the stomach. So Abner died in revenge for the death of Asahel, [4] Joab\u2019s brother. \u24da", "comment": "[4] LitAnd he died for the blood of Asahel
\u24da 2Sm 2:23; 1Kg 2:5,32"}, {"pk": 4035924, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 3, "verse": 28, "text": "David heard about it later and said: \u201cI and my kingdom are forever innocent before the LORD concerning the blood of Abner son of Ner."}, {"pk": 4035925, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 3, "verse": 29, "text": "May it hang over Joab\u2019s head and his father\u2019s whole family, and may the house of Joab never be without someone who has a discharge or a skin disease, \u24db or a man who can only work a spindle, [5] or someone who falls by the sword or starves.\u201d", "comment": "\u24db Lv 14:2-8
[5] LXX reads who uses a crutch"}, {"pk": 4035926, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 3, "verse": 30, "text": "Joab and his brother Abishai killed Abner because he had put their brother Asahel to death in the battle at Gibeon. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc 2Sm 2:23"}, {"pk": 4035927, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 3, "verse": 31, "text": "David then ordered Joab and all the people who were with him, \u201cTear your clothes, put on sackcloth, \u24dd and mourn over Abner.\u201d And King David walked behind the coffin. [6]", "comment": "\u24dd Gn 37:34; Jos 7:6
[6] Or the bier; lit the bed"}, {"pk": 4035928, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 3, "verse": 32, "text": "When they buried Abner in Hebron, the king wept aloud at Abner\u2019s tomb. All the people wept,"}, {"pk": 4035929, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 3, "verse": 33, "text": "and the king sang a lament for Abner: \u24d0 Should Abner die as a fool dies?
", "comment": "\u24d0 2Sm 1:17; 2Ch 35:25"}, {"pk": 4035930, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 3, "verse": 34, "text": "Your hands were not bound,
your feet not placed in bronze shackles.
You fell like one who falls victim to criminals.
And all the people wept over him even more."}, {"pk": 4035931, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 3, "verse": 35, "text": "Then they came to urge David to eat food while it was still day, but David took an oath: \u201cMay God punish me and do so severely if I taste bread or anything else before sunset!\u201d \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 2Sm 12:17"}, {"pk": 4035932, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 3, "verse": 36, "text": "All the people took note of this, and it pleased them. In fact, everything the king did pleased them."}, {"pk": 4035933, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 3, "verse": 37, "text": "On that day all the troops and all Israel were convinced that the king had no part in the killing of Abner son of Ner."}, {"pk": 4035934, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 3, "verse": 38, "text": "Then the king said to his soldiers, \u201cYou must know that a great leader has fallen in Israel today."}, {"pk": 4035935, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 3, "verse": 39, "text": "As for me, even though I am the anointed king, I have little power today. These men, the sons of Zeruiah, are too fierce for me. \u24d2 May the LORD repay the evildoer according to his evil!\u201d \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d2 2Sm 16:10; 19:22
\u24d3 Ps 28:4; 2Tm 4:14"}, {"pk": 4035936, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 4, "verse": 1, "text": "When Saul\u2019s son Ish-bosheth heard that Abner had died in Hebron, he gave up, [1] and all Israel was dismayed.", "comment": "[1] Lit his hands dropped"}, {"pk": 4035937, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 4, "verse": 2, "text": "Saul\u2019s son had two men who were leaders of raiding parties: one named Baanah and the other Rechab, sons of Rimmon the Beerothite of the Benjaminites. Beeroth is also considered part of Benjamin,"}, {"pk": 4035938, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 4, "verse": 3, "text": "and the Beerothites fled to Gittaim and still reside there as aliens today."}, {"pk": 4035939, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 4, "verse": 4, "text": "Saul\u2019s son Jonathan had a son whose feet were crippled. He was five years old when the report about Saul and Jonathan came from Jezreel. His nanny [2] picked him up and fled, but as she was hurrying to flee, he fell and became lame. His name was Mephibosheth. \u24d4", "comment": "[2] Lit His nurse
\u24d4 2Sm 9:3-7"}, {"pk": 4035940, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 4, "verse": 5, "text": "Rechab and Baanah, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, set out and arrived at Ish-bosheth\u2019s house during the heat of the day while the king was taking his midday nap."}, {"pk": 4035941, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 4, "verse": 6, "text": "They entered the interior of the house as if to get wheat and stabbed him in the stomach. Then Rechab and his brother Baanah escaped."}, {"pk": 4035942, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 4, "verse": 7, "text": "They had entered the house while Ish-bosheth was lying on his bed in his bedroom and stabbed and killed him. They removed his head, took it, and traveled by way of the Arabah \u24d5 all night.", "comment": "\u24d5 Dt 1:1"}, {"pk": 4035943, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 4, "verse": 8, "text": "They brought Ish-bosheth\u2019s head to David at Hebron and said to the king, \u201cHere\u2019s the head of Ish-bosheth son of Saul, your enemy who intended to take your life. Today the LORD has granted vengeance to my lord the king against Saul and his offspring.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4035944, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 4, "verse": 9, "text": "But David answered Rechab and his brother Baanah, sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, \u201cAs the LORD lives, the one who has redeemed my life from every distress, \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 1Kg 1:29"}, {"pk": 4035945, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 4, "verse": 10, "text": "when the person told me, \u2018Look, Saul is dead,\u2019 he thought he was a bearer of good news, but I seized him and put him to death at Ziklag. \u24d7 That was my reward to him for his news!", "comment": "\u24d7 2Sm 1:2-15"}, {"pk": 4035946, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 4, "verse": 11, "text": "How much more when wicked men kill a righteous man in his own house on his own bed! So now, should I not require his blood from you and purge you from the earth?\u201d \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Gn 9:5-6"}, {"pk": 4035947, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 4, "verse": 12, "text": "So David gave orders to the young men, and they killed Rechab and Baanah. They cut off their hands and feet and hung their bodies by the pool in Hebron, but they took Ish-bosheth\u2019s head and buried it in Abner\u2019s tomb in Hebron. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 2Sm 3:32"}, {"pk": 4035948, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 5, "verse": 1, "text": "All the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron \u24da and said, \u201cHere we are, your own flesh and blood. [1] \u24db", "comment": "[1] Lit your bone and your flesh
\u24da 1Ch 11:1-3
\u24db Gn 29:14"}, {"pk": 4035949, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 5, "verse": 2, "text": "Even while Saul was king over us, you were the one who led us out to battle and brought us back. \u24dc The LORD also said to you, \u2018You will shepherd my people Israel, and you will be ruler over Israel.\u2019\u201d", "comment": "\u24dc 1Sm 18:5,12-16"}, {"pk": 4035950, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 5, "verse": 3, "text": "So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron. King David made a covenant with them \u24dd at Hebron in the LORD\u2019s presence, and they anointed David king over Israel.", "comment": "\u24dd 2Sm 3:12-13,21"}, {"pk": 4035951, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 5, "verse": 4, "text": "David was thirty years old when he began his reign; \u24d0 he reigned forty years.", "comment": "\u24d0 1Kg 2:11; 1Ch 29:26-27"}, {"pk": 4035952, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 5, "verse": 5, "text": "In Hebron he reigned over Judah seven years and six months, and in Jerusalem he reigned thirty-three years over all Israel and Judah."}, {"pk": 4035953, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 5, "verse": 6, "text": "The king and his men marched to Jerusalem against the Jebusites \u24d1 who inhabited the land. The Jebusites had said to David: \u201cYou will never get in here. Even the blind and lame can repel you\u201d thinking, \u201cDavid can\u2019t get in here.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d1 Jos 15:63; Jdg 1:21"}, {"pk": 4035954, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 5, "verse": 7, "text": "Yet David did capture the stronghold of Zion, that is, the city of David. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Lk 2:4"}, {"pk": 4035955, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 5, "verse": 8, "text": "He said that day, \u201cWhoever attacks the Jebusites must go through the water shaft to reach the lame and the blind who are despised by David.\u201d [2] For this reason it is said, \u201cThe blind and the lame will never enter the house.\u201d [3]", "comment": "[3] Or temple, or palace
[2] Alt Hb tradition, LXX, Tg, Syr read who despise David"}, {"pk": 4035956, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 5, "verse": 9, "text": "David took up residence in the stronghold, which he named the city of David. He built it up all the way around from the supporting terraces inward."}, {"pk": 4035957, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 5, "verse": 10, "text": "David became more and more powerful, \u24d3 and the LORD God of Armies was with him. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d3 2Sm 3:1
\u24d4 1Ch 11:9"}, {"pk": 4035958, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 5, "verse": 11, "text": "King Hiram of Tyre sent envoys to David; he also sent cedar logs, carpenters, and stonemasons, \u24d5 and they built a palace for David.", "comment": "\u24d5 1Kg 5:1,10,18"}, {"pk": 4035959, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 5, "verse": 12, "text": "Then David knew that the LORD had established him as king over Israel and had exalted his kingdom for the sake of his people Israel."}, {"pk": 4035960, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 5, "verse": 13, "text": "After he arrived from Hebron, David took more concubines and wives from Jerusalem, and more sons and daughters were born to him."}, {"pk": 4035961, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 5, "verse": 14, "text": "These are the names of those born to him in Jerusalem: Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, \u24d6 Solomon,", "comment": "\u24d6 Lk 3:31"}, {"pk": 4035962, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 5, "verse": 15, "text": "Ibhar, Elishua, Nepheg, Japhia,"}, {"pk": 4035963, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 5, "verse": 16, "text": "Elishama, Eliada, and Eliphelet. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 1Ch 3:5-8; 14:1-7"}, {"pk": 4035964, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 5, "verse": 17, "text": "When the Philistines heard that David had been anointed king over Israel, \u24d8 they all went in search of David, but he heard about it and went down to the stronghold. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 1Sm 22:4-5; 2Sm 23:14
\u24d8 1Ch 14:8-17"}, {"pk": 4035965, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 5, "verse": 18, "text": "So the Philistines came and spread out in the Valley of Rephaim."}, {"pk": 4035966, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 5, "verse": 19, "text": "Then David inquired of the LORD: \u24da \u201cShould I attack the Philistines? Will you hand them over to me?\u201d The LORD replied to David, \u201cAttack, for I will certainly hand the Philistines over to you.\u201d", "comment": "\u24da 2Sm 2:1"}, {"pk": 4035967, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 5, "verse": 20, "text": "So David went to Baal-perazim and defeated them there and said, \u201cLike a bursting flood, the LORD has burst out against my enemies before me.\u201d \u24db Therefore, he named that place The Lord Bursts Out. [4]", "comment": "[4] Or Baal-perazim; 2Sm 6:8; 1Ch 13:11
\u24db Is 28:21"}, {"pk": 4035968, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 5, "verse": 21, "text": "The Philistines abandoned their idols there, and David and his men carried them off."}, {"pk": 4035969, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 5, "verse": 22, "text": "The Philistines came up again and spread out in the Valley of Rephaim."}, {"pk": 4035970, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 5, "verse": 23, "text": "So David inquired of the LORD, and he answered, \u201cDo not attack directly, but circle around behind them and come at them opposite the balsam trees."}, {"pk": 4035971, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 5, "verse": 24, "text": "When you hear the sound of marching in the tops of the balsam trees, act decisively, for then the LORD will have gone out ahead of you to strike down the army of the Philistines.\u201d \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc 2Kg 7:6"}, {"pk": 4035972, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 5, "verse": 25, "text": "So David did exactly as the LORD commanded him, and he struck down the Philistines all the way from Geba to Gezer."}, {"pk": 4035973, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 6, "verse": 1, "text": "David again assembled all the fit young men in Israel: \u24dd thirty thousand.", "comment": "\u24dd 2Sm 10:9; 1Ch 19:10"}, {"pk": 4035974, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 6, "verse": 2, "text": "He and all his troops set out \u24d0 to bring the ark of God from Baale-judah. [1] The ark bears the Name, the name of the LORD of Armies who is enthroned between the cherubim. \u24d1", "comment": "[1] = Kiriath-jearim in 1Sm 7:1; 1Ch 13:6; 2Ch 1:4
\u24d1 Ex 25:22; 1Sm 4:4
\u24d0 1Ch 13:6-14"}, {"pk": 4035975, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 6, "verse": 3, "text": "They set the ark of God on a new cart and transported it from Abinadab\u2019s house, which was on the hill. Uzzah and Ahio, [2] sons of Abinadab, were guiding the cart \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 1Ch 15:2,12-15
[2] Or And his brothers"}, {"pk": 4035976, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 6, "verse": 4, "text": "and brought it with the ark of God from Abinadab\u2019s house on the hill. Ahio walked in front of the ark."}, {"pk": 4035977, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 6, "verse": 5, "text": "David and the whole house of Israel were dancing before the LORD with all kinds of fir wood instruments, [3] lyres, harps, tambourines, sistrums, [4] and cymbals. \u24d3", "comment": "[3] DSS, LXX read with tuned instruments with strength, with songs; 1Ch 13:8
[4] = an Egyptian percussion instrument
\u24d3 Ps 150:3-5"}, {"pk": 4035978, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 6, "verse": 6, "text": "When they came to Nacon\u2019s threshing floor, Uzzah reached out to the ark of God and took hold of it because the oxen had stumbled."}, {"pk": 4035979, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 6, "verse": 7, "text": "Then the LORD\u2019s anger burned against Uzzah, \u24d4 and God struck him dead on the spot for his irreverence, \u24d5 and he died there next to the ark of God.", "comment": "\u24d4 Ex 25:14; Nm 4:5,15,20
\u24d5 1Sm 6:19-20"}, {"pk": 4035980, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 6, "verse": 8, "text": "David was angry because of the LORD\u2019s outburst against Uzzah, so he named that place Outburst Against Uzzah, [5] as it is today.", "comment": "[5] Or Perez-uzzah; 2Sm 5:20"}, {"pk": 4035981, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 6, "verse": 9, "text": "David feared the LORD that day and said, \u201cHow can the ark of the LORD ever come to me?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4035982, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 6, "verse": 10, "text": "So he was not willing to bring the ark of the LORD to the city of David; \u24d6 instead, he diverted it to the house of Obed-edom of Gath.", "comment": "\u24d6 Lk 2:4"}, {"pk": 4035983, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 6, "verse": 11, "text": "The ark of the LORD remained in his house three months, and the LORD blessed Obed-edom \u24d7 and his whole family.", "comment": "\u24d7 1Ch 26:4-8"}, {"pk": 4035984, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 6, "verse": 12, "text": "It was reported to King David: \u201cThe LORD has blessed Obed-edom\u2019s family and all that belongs to him because of the ark of God.\u201d So David went and had the ark of God brought up from Obed-edom\u2019s house to the city of David with rejoicing. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 1Ch 15:25"}, {"pk": 4035985, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 6, "verse": 13, "text": "When those carrying the ark of the LORD advanced six steps, he sacrificed an ox and a fattened calf. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 1Kg 8:1-5"}, {"pk": 4035986, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 6, "verse": 14, "text": "David was dancing [6] with all his might before the LORD wearing a linen ephod. \u24da", "comment": "[6] Orwhirling
\u24da Ex 28:4-28; 1Sm 2:18"}, {"pk": 4035987, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 6, "verse": 15, "text": "He and the whole house of Israel were bringing up the ark of the LORD with shouts and the sound of the ram\u2019s horn."}, {"pk": 4035988, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 6, "verse": 16, "text": "As the ark of the LORD was entering the city of David, \u24db Saul\u2019s daughter Michal looked down from the window and saw King David leaping and dancing before the LORD, and she despised him in her heart.", "comment": "\u24db Lk 2:4"}, {"pk": 4035989, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 6, "verse": 17, "text": "They brought the ark of the LORD and set it in its place inside the tent David had pitched for it. \u24dc Then David offered burnt offerings and fellowship offerings in the LORD\u2019s presence.", "comment": "\u24dc 1Ch 15:1; 2Ch 1:4"}, {"pk": 4035990, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 6, "verse": 18, "text": "When David had finished offering the burnt offering and the fellowship offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD of Armies."}, {"pk": 4035991, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 6, "verse": 19, "text": "Then he distributed a loaf of bread, a date cake, and a raisin cake to each one in the entire Israelite community, both men and women. \u24dd Then all the people went home.", "comment": "\u24dd 1Ch 15:25\u201416:3"}, {"pk": 4035992, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 6, "verse": 20, "text": "When David returned home to bless his household, \u24d0 Saul\u2019s daughter Michal came out to meet him. \u201cHow the king of Israel honored himself today!\u201d she said. \u201cHe exposed himself today in the sight of the slave girls of his subjects like a vulgar person would expose himself.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d0 1Ch 16:43"}, {"pk": 4035993, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 6, "verse": 21, "text": "David replied to Michal, \u201cIt was before the LORD who chose me over your father and his whole family to appoint me ruler over the LORD\u2019s people Israel. \u24d1 I will dance before the LORD,", "comment": "\u24d1 1Sm 13:14; 15:28"}, {"pk": 4035994, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 6, "verse": 22, "text": "and I will dishonor myself and humble myself even more. [7] [8] However, by the slave girls you spoke about, I will be honored.\u201d", "comment": "[7] LXX reads more and I will be humble in your eyes
[8] Lit more and I will be humble in my own eyes"}, {"pk": 4035995, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 6, "verse": 23, "text": "And Saul\u2019s daughter Michal had no child to the day of her death."}, {"pk": 4035996, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 7, "verse": 1, "text": "When the king had settled into his palace \u24d2 and the LORD had given him rest on every side from all his enemies,", "comment": "\u24d2 2Sm 5:11"}, {"pk": 4035997, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 7, "verse": 2, "text": "the king said to the prophet Nathan, \u24d3 \u201cLook, I am living in a cedar house while the ark of God sits inside tent curtains.\u201d \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d3 2Sm 12:1-7; 1Kg 1:8-11,34-45; 2Ch 9:29; 29:25
\u24d4 Ex 26:1; 1Ch 17:1"}, {"pk": 4035998, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 7, "verse": 3, "text": "So Nathan told the king, \u201cGo and do all that is on your mind, for the LORD is with you.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4035999, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 7, "verse": 4, "text": "But that night the word of the LORD came to Nathan:"}, {"pk": 4036000, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 7, "verse": 5, "text": "\u201cGo to my servant David and say, \u2018This is what the LORD says: Are you to build me a house to dwell in? \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 1Kg 5:3; 8:19; 1Ch 22:8; 28:3"}, {"pk": 4036001, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 7, "verse": 6, "text": "From the time I brought the Israelites out of Egypt until today I have not dwelt in a house; instead, I have been moving around with a tent as my dwelling. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Ex 25:8-9; 26:1"}, {"pk": 4036002, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 7, "verse": 7, "text": "In all my journeys with all the Israelites, have I ever spoken a word to one of the tribes of Israel, whom I commanded to shepherd my people Israel, asking: Why haven\u2019t you built me a house of cedar?\u2019"}, {"pk": 4036003, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 7, "verse": 8, "text": "\u201cSo now this is what you are to say to my servant David: \u2018This is what the LORD of Armies says: I took you from the pasture, from tending the flock, to be ruler over my people Israel. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 1Sm 16:11-13"}, {"pk": 4036004, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 7, "verse": 9, "text": "I have been with you wherever you have gone, and I have destroyed all your enemies before you. I will make a great name \u24d8 for you like that of the greatest on the earth. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d8 Gn 11:4; 12:2; 2Sm 7:23; Neh 9:10; Is 55:13; 63:14; Jr 32:20
\u24d9 1Sm 18:14; 2Sm 5:10; 8:6"}, {"pk": 4036005, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 7, "verse": 10, "text": "I will designate a place \u24da for my people Israel and plant them, \u24db so that they may live there and not be disturbed again. Evildoers will not continue to oppress them as they have done", "comment": "\u24da 1Kg 8:21
\u24db Ex 15:17; Ps 44:2; 80:8,16; Is 5:2; Jr 1:10; 2:21; 11:17; 12:2; 18:9; 24:6; 31:28; 32:41; 42:10; 45:4; Am 9:15"}, {"pk": 4036006, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 7, "verse": 11, "text": "ever since the day I ordered judges to be over my people Israel. \u24dc I will give you rest from all your enemies. \u201c\u2018The LORD declares to you: The LORD himself will make a house for you.", "comment": "\u24dc Jdg 2:14-16; 1Sm 12:9-11"}, {"pk": 4036007, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 7, "verse": 12, "text": "When your time comes and you rest with your fathers, I will raise up after you your descendant, who will come from your body, and I will establish his kingdom. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Ac 13:23"}, {"pk": 4036008, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 7, "verse": 13, "text": "He is the one who will build a house for my name, \u24d0 and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d0 1Kg 5:2-5; 6:12; 8:18-19; Ac 7:47
\u24d1 Lk 1:32-33"}, {"pk": 4036009, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 7, "verse": 14, "text": "I will be his father, and he will be my son. \u24d2 When he does wrong, I will discipline him with a rod of men and blows from mortals.", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 2:7; Heb 1:5; Rv 21:7"}, {"pk": 4036010, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 7, "verse": 15, "text": "But my faithful love will never leave him \u24d3 as it did when I removed it from Saul, whom I removed from before you. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 89:21,28,33
\u24d4 1Sm 15:24-28"}, {"pk": 4036011, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 7, "verse": 16, "text": "Your house and kingdom will endure before me [1] forever, \u24d5 and your throne will be established forever.\u2019\u201d \u24d6", "comment": "[1] Some Hb mss, LXX, Syr; other Hb mss read you
\u24d5 Lk 1:32-33
\u24d6 Ps 89:3-4,26-37; Ezk 34:23-24; Rv 11:15"}, {"pk": 4036012, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 7, "verse": 17, "text": "Nathan reported all these words and this entire vision to David."}, {"pk": 4036013, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 7, "verse": 18, "text": "Then King David went in, \u24d7 sat in the LORD\u2019s presence, and said, Who am I, Lord GOD, and what is my house that you have brought me this far?", "comment": "\u24d7 1Ch 17:16-27"}, {"pk": 4036014, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 7, "verse": 19, "text": "What you have done so far [2] was a little thing to you, Lord GOD, for you have also spoken about your servant\u2019s house in the distant future. And this is a revelation [3] for mankind, Lord GOD.", "comment": "[2] Lit Yet this
[3] Or custom, or instruction"}, {"pk": 4036015, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 7, "verse": 20, "text": "What more can David say to you? You know your servant, \u24d8 Lord GOD.", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 139:1-4"}, {"pk": 4036016, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 7, "verse": 21, "text": "Because of your word and according to your will, you have revealed all these great things to your servant."}, {"pk": 4036017, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 7, "verse": 22, "text": "This is why you are great, \u24d9 Lord GOD. There is no one like you, and there is no God besides you, \u24da as all we have heard confirms.", "comment": "\u24d9 1Ch 16:25; 2Ch 2:5
\u24da Mk 12:32"}, {"pk": 4036018, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 7, "verse": 23, "text": "And who is like your people Israel? God came to one nation on earth in order to redeem a people for himself, to make a name for himself, and to perform for them [4] great and awesome acts, [5] driving out nations and their gods before your people you redeemed for yourself from Egypt. \u24db", "comment": "[4] Some Hb mss, Tg, Vg, Syr; other Hb mss read you
[5] LXX; MT reads acts for your land
\u24db Dt 4:32-38"}, {"pk": 4036019, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 7, "verse": 24, "text": "You established your people Israel to be your own people forever, and you, LORD, have become their God. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Ex 6:7; Dt 26:18"}, {"pk": 4036020, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 7, "verse": 25, "text": "Now, LORD God, fulfill the promise forever that you have made to your servant and his house. Do as you have promised,"}, {"pk": 4036021, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 7, "verse": 26, "text": "so that your name will be exalted forever, when it is said, \u201cThe LORD of Armies is God over Israel.\u201d The house of your servant David \u24dd will be established before you", "comment": "\u24dd Lk 1:69"}, {"pk": 4036022, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 7, "verse": 27, "text": "since you, LORD of Armies, God of Israel, have revealed this to your servant when you said, \u201cI will build a house for you.\u201d Therefore, your servant has found the courage to pray this prayer to you."}, {"pk": 4036023, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 7, "verse": 28, "text": "Lord GOD, you are God; your words are true, and you have promised this good thing to your servant."}, {"pk": 4036024, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 7, "verse": 29, "text": "Now, please bless your servant\u2019s house so that it will continue before you forever. For you, Lord GOD, have spoken, and with your blessing your servant\u2019s house will be blessed forever. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 2Sm 22:51; Ps 89:28-29"}, {"pk": 4036025, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 8, "verse": 1, "text": "After this, David defeated the Philistines, \u24d1 subdued them, and took Metheg-ammah [1] from Philistine control. [2] \u24d2", "comment": "[1] Or took control of the mother city; Hb obscure
\u24d1 1Ch 18:1-17
\u24d2 2Sm 3:18
[2] LXX reads them, and David took tribute out of the hand of the Philistines"}, {"pk": 4036026, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 8, "verse": 2, "text": "He also defeated the Moabites, and after making them lie down on the ground, he measured them off with a cord. He measured every two cord lengths of those to be put to death and one full length of those to be kept alive. So the Moabites became David\u2019s subjects and brought tribute. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Nm 24:17"}, {"pk": 4036027, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 8, "verse": 3, "text": "David also defeated Hadadezer \u24d4 son of Rehob, king of Zobah, when he went to restore his control at the Euphrates River.", "comment": "\u24d4 2Sm 10:16-19"}, {"pk": 4036028, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 8, "verse": 4, "text": "David captured seventeen hundred horsemen [3] and twenty thousand foot soldiers from him, and he hamstrung all the horses \u24d5 and kept a hundred chariots. [4]", "comment": "[3] LXX, DSS read 1,000 chariots and 7,000 horsemen
[4] Or chariot horses
\u24d5 Jos 11:6"}, {"pk": 4036029, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 8, "verse": 5, "text": "When the Arameans of Damascus \u24d6 came to assist King Hadadezer of Zobah, David struck down twenty-two thousand Aramean men.", "comment": "\u24d6 Gn 14:15; Ac 9:2-27"}, {"pk": 4036030, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 8, "verse": 6, "text": "Then he placed garrisons in Aram of Damascus, and the Arameans became David\u2019s subjects and brought tribute. The LORD made David victorious wherever he went. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 2Sm 8:14"}, {"pk": 4036031, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 8, "verse": 7, "text": "David took the gold shields of Hadadezer\u2019s officers and brought them to Jerusalem. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 2Kg 11:10; 2Ch 23:9"}, {"pk": 4036032, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 8, "verse": 8, "text": "King David also took huge quantities of bronze from Betah [5] and Berothai, Hadadezer\u2019s cities.", "comment": "[5] Some LXX mss, Syr read Tebah"}, {"pk": 4036033, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 8, "verse": 9, "text": "When King Toi of Hamath \u24d9 heard that David had defeated the entire army of Hadadezer,", "comment": "\u24d9 Gn 10:15-18; Ezk 47:16-17"}, {"pk": 4036034, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 8, "verse": 10, "text": "he sent his son Joram to King David to greet him and to congratulate him because David had fought against Hadadezer and defeated him, for Toi and Hadadezer had fought many wars. Joram had items of silver, gold, and bronze with him."}, {"pk": 4036035, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 8, "verse": 11, "text": "King David also dedicated these to the LORD, along with the silver and gold he had dedicated from all the nations he had subdued \u24da \u2009\u2014\u2009", "comment": "\u24da 1Kg 7:51; 1Ch 26:26"}, {"pk": 4036036, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 8, "verse": 12, "text": "from Edom, [6] Moab, the Ammonites, the Philistines, the Amalekites, and the spoil of Hadadezer son of Rehob, king of Zobah.", "comment": "[6] Some Hb mss, LXX, Syr; other Hb mss read Aram; 1Ch 18:11"}, {"pk": 4036037, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 8, "verse": 13, "text": "David made a reputation \u24db for himself when he returned from striking down eighteen thousand Edomites [7] in Salt Valley. [8] \u24dc", "comment": "[8] = the Dead Sea region
\u24db 2Sm 7:9
\u24dc 2Kg 14:7
[7] Some Hb mss, LXX, Syr; other Hb mss read Arameans; 1Ch 18:12"}, {"pk": 4036038, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 8, "verse": 14, "text": "He placed garrisons throughout Edom, and all the Edomites were subject to David. \u24dd The LORD made David victorious wherever he went. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Dt 20:4; 2Sm 8:6
\u24dd Gn 25:23; 27:29-40; Nm 24:18"}, {"pk": 4036039, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 8, "verse": 15, "text": "So David reigned over all Israel, administering justice and righteousness for all his people. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 1Kg 10:9; Ps 99:4; Jr 9:23; 22:3,15; 23:5; 33:15; Ezk 18:5"}, {"pk": 4036040, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 8, "verse": 16, "text": "Joab son of Zeruiah was over the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was court historian;
"}, {"pk": 4036041, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 8, "verse": 17, "text": "Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar were priests; Seraiah was court secretary;
"}, {"pk": 4036042, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 8, "verse": 18, "text": "Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and the Pelethites; \u24d2 and David\u2019s sons were chief officials. [9]
", "comment": "[9] LXX; MT reads were priests; 1Ch 18:17
\u24d2 2Sm 23:20-23"}, {"pk": 4036043, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 9, "verse": 1, "text": "David asked, \u201cIs there anyone remaining from the family of Saul I can show kindness \u24d3 to for Jonathan\u2019s sake?\u201d \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 1Sm 18:3; 20:14-17,42
\u24d3 Gn 19:19; 24:12; 40:14; 47:29; Jos 2:12; Jdg 8:35; 2Sm 2:6"}, {"pk": 4036044, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 9, "verse": 2, "text": "There was a servant of Saul\u2019s family named Ziba. \u24d5 They summoned him to David, and the king said to him, \u201cAre you Ziba?\u201d \u201cI am your servant,\u201d he replied.", "comment": "\u24d5 2Sm 16:1-4"}, {"pk": 4036045, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 9, "verse": 3, "text": "So the king asked, \u201cIs there anyone left of Saul\u2019s family that I can show the kindness of God to?\u201d Ziba said to the king, \u201cThere is still Jonathan\u2019s son who was injured in both feet.\u201d \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 2Sm 4:4"}, {"pk": 4036046, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 9, "verse": 4, "text": "The king asked him, \u201cWhere is he?\u201d Ziba answered the king, \u201cYou\u2019ll find him in Lo-debar at the house of Machir son of Ammiel.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4036047, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 9, "verse": 5, "text": "So King David had him brought from the house of Machir son of Ammiel in Lo-debar."}, {"pk": 4036048, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 9, "verse": 6, "text": "Mephibosheth son of Jonathan son of Saul came to David, fell facedown, and paid homage. David said, \u201cMephibosheth!\u201d \u201cI am your servant,\u201d he replied."}, {"pk": 4036049, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 9, "verse": 7, "text": "\u201cDon\u2019t be afraid,\u201d David said to him, \u201csince I intend to show you kindness for the sake of your father Jonathan. I will restore to you all your grandfather Saul\u2019s fields, and you will always eat meals at my table.\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 1Kg 2:7"}, {"pk": 4036050, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 9, "verse": 8, "text": "Mephibosheth paid homage and said, \u201cWhat is your servant that you take an interest in a dead dog \u24d8 like me?\u201d", "comment": "\u24d8 1Sm 24:14; 2Sm 16:9"}, {"pk": 4036051, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 9, "verse": 9, "text": "Then the king summoned Saul\u2019s attendant Ziba and said to him, \u201cI have given to your master\u2019s grandson all that belonged to Saul and his family."}, {"pk": 4036052, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 9, "verse": 10, "text": "You, your sons, and your servants are to work the ground for him, and you are to bring in the crops so your master\u2019s grandson will have food to eat. But Mephibosheth, your master\u2019s grandson, is always to eat at my table.\u201d Now Ziba had fifteen sons and twenty servants."}, {"pk": 4036053, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 9, "verse": 11, "text": "Ziba said to the king, \u201cYour servant will do all my lord the king commands.\u201d So Mephibosheth ate at David\u2019s [1] table just like one of the king\u2019s sons.", "comment": "[1] LXX; Syr reads the king\u2019s; Vg reads your; MT reads my"}, {"pk": 4036054, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 9, "verse": 12, "text": "Mephibosheth had a young son whose name was Mica. \u24d9 All those living in Ziba\u2019s house were Mephibosheth\u2019s servants.", "comment": "\u24d9 1Ch 8:34"}, {"pk": 4036055, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 9, "verse": 13, "text": "However, Mephibosheth lived in Jerusalem because he always ate at the king\u2019s table. His feet had been injured."}, {"pk": 4036056, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 10, "verse": 1, "text": "Some time later, the king of the Ammonites died, and his son Hanun became king in his place. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da 1Ch 19:1-19"}, {"pk": 4036057, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 10, "verse": 2, "text": "Then David said, \u201cI\u2019ll show kindness to Hanun son of Nahash, just as his father showed kindness to me.\u201d So David sent his emissaries to console Hanun concerning his father. However, when they arrived in the land of the Ammonites,"}, {"pk": 4036058, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 10, "verse": 3, "text": "the Ammonite leaders said to Hanun their lord, \u201cJust because David has sent men with condolences for you, do you really believe he\u2019s showing respect for your father? Instead, hasn\u2019t David sent his emissaries in order to scout out the city, spy on it, and demolish it?\u201d \u24db", "comment": "\u24db 1Sm 11:1-10"}, {"pk": 4036059, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 10, "verse": 4, "text": "So Hanun took David\u2019s emissaries, shaved off half their beards, \u24dc cut their clothes in half at the hips, and sent them away. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dc Is 50:6
\u24dd Is 7:20; 20:4"}, {"pk": 4036060, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 10, "verse": 5, "text": "When this was reported to David, he sent someone to meet them, since they were deeply humiliated. The king said, \u201cStay in Jericho until your beards grow back; then return.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4036061, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 10, "verse": 6, "text": "When the Ammonites realized they had become repulsive to David, they hired twenty thousand foot soldiers from the Arameans of Beth-rehob and Zobah, one thousand men from the king of Maacah, and twelve thousand men from Tob."}, {"pk": 4036062, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 10, "verse": 7, "text": "David heard about it and sent Joab and all the elite troops."}, {"pk": 4036063, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 10, "verse": 8, "text": "The Ammonites marched out and lined up in battle formation at the entrance to the city gate while the Arameans of Zobah and Rehob and the men of Tob and Maacah were in the field by themselves."}, {"pk": 4036064, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 10, "verse": 9, "text": "When Joab saw that there was a battle line in front of him and another behind him, he chose some of Israel\u2019s finest young men and lined up in formation to engage the Arameans."}, {"pk": 4036065, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 10, "verse": 10, "text": "He placed the rest of the forces under the command of his brother Abishai. They lined up in formation to engage the Ammonites."}, {"pk": 4036066, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 10, "verse": 11, "text": "\u201cIf the Arameans are too strong for me,\u201d Joab said, \u201cthen you will be my help. However, if the Ammonites are too strong for you, I\u2019ll come to help you."}, {"pk": 4036067, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 10, "verse": 12, "text": "Be strong! Let\u2019s prove ourselves strong for our people and for the cities of our God. \u24d0 May the LORD\u2019s will be done.\u201d [1] \u24d1", "comment": "[1] Lit the LORD do what is good in his eyes
\u24d0 Dt 31:6; Jos 1:6
\u24d1 Ac 21:14"}, {"pk": 4036068, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 10, "verse": 13, "text": "Joab and his troops advanced to fight against the Arameans, and they fled before him."}, {"pk": 4036069, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 10, "verse": 14, "text": "When the Ammonites saw that the Arameans had fled, they too fled before Abishai and entered the city. So Joab withdrew from the attack against the Ammonites and went to Jerusalem."}, {"pk": 4036070, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 10, "verse": 15, "text": "When the Arameans saw that they had been defeated by Israel, they regrouped."}, {"pk": 4036071, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 10, "verse": 16, "text": "Hadadezer sent messengers to bring the Arameans who were beyond the Euphrates River, and they came to Helam with Shobach, commander of Hadadezer\u2019s army, leading them."}, {"pk": 4036072, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 10, "verse": 17, "text": "When this was reported to David, he gathered all Israel, crossed the Jordan, and went to Helam. Then the Arameans lined up to engage David in battle and fought against him."}, {"pk": 4036073, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 10, "verse": 18, "text": "But the Arameans fled before Israel, and David killed seven hundred of their charioteers and forty thousand foot soldiers. [2] He also struck down Shobach commander of their army, who died there.", "comment": "[2] Some LXX mss; MT reads horsemen; 1Ch 19:18"}, {"pk": 4036074, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 10, "verse": 19, "text": "When all the kings who were Hadadezer\u2019s subjects saw that they had been defeated by Israel, they made peace with Israel and became their subjects. After this, the Arameans were afraid to ever help the Ammonites again."}, {"pk": 4036075, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 11, "verse": 1, "text": "In the spring when kings march out to war, David sent Joab with his officers and all Israel. They destroyed the Ammonites and besieged Rabbah, but David remained in Jerusalem. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 2Sm 12:26-29; 1Ch 20:1"}, {"pk": 4036076, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 11, "verse": 2, "text": "One evening David got up from his bed and strolled around on the roof of the palace. From the roof he saw a woman bathing\u2009\u2014\u2009a very beautiful woman."}, {"pk": 4036077, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 11, "verse": 3, "text": "So David sent someone to inquire about her, and he said, \u201cIsn\u2019t this Bathsheba, \u24d3 daughter of Eliam and wife of Uriah \u24d4 the Hethite?\u201d [1]", "comment": "\u24d3 2Sm 12:24; Ps 51
\u24d4 Mt 1:6
[1] DSS add Joab\u2019s armor-bearer"}, {"pk": 4036078, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 11, "verse": 4, "text": "David sent messengers to get her, and when she came to him, he slept with her. Now she had just been purifying herself from her uncleanness. \u24d5 Afterward, she returned home.", "comment": "\u24d5 Lv 15:18-30; 18:19"}, {"pk": 4036079, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 11, "verse": 5, "text": "The woman conceived and sent word to inform David: \u201cI am pregnant.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4036080, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 11, "verse": 6, "text": "David sent orders to Joab: \u201cSend me Uriah the Hethite.\u201d So Joab sent Uriah to David."}, {"pk": 4036081, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 11, "verse": 7, "text": "When Uriah came to him, David asked how Joab and the troops were doing and how the war was going."}, {"pk": 4036082, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 11, "verse": 8, "text": "Then he said to Uriah, \u201cGo down to your house and wash your feet.\u201d So Uriah left the palace, and a gift from the king followed him."}, {"pk": 4036083, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 11, "verse": 9, "text": "But Uriah slept at the door of the palace with all his master\u2019s servants; he did not go down to his house."}, {"pk": 4036084, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 11, "verse": 10, "text": "When it was reported to David, \u201cUriah didn\u2019t go home,\u201d David questioned Uriah, \u201cHaven\u2019t you just come from a journey? Why didn\u2019t you go home?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4036085, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 11, "verse": 11, "text": "Uriah answered David, \u201cThe ark, Israel, and Judah are dwelling in tents, and my master Joab and his soldiers [2] are camping in the open field. How can I enter my house to eat and drink and sleep with my wife? As surely as you live and by your life, I will not do this!\u201d \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 1Sm 21:5
[2] Lit servants"}, {"pk": 4036086, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 11, "verse": 12, "text": "\u201cStay here today also,\u201d David said to Uriah, \u201cand tomorrow I will send you back.\u201d So Uriah stayed in Jerusalem that day and the next."}, {"pk": 4036087, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 11, "verse": 13, "text": "Then David invited Uriah to eat and drink with him, and David got him drunk. He went out in the evening to lie down on his cot with his master\u2019s servants, but he did not go home."}, {"pk": 4036088, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 11, "verse": 14, "text": "The next morning David wrote a letter to Joab and sent it with Uriah."}, {"pk": 4036089, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 11, "verse": 15, "text": "In the letter he wrote: Put Uriah \u24d7 at the front of the fiercest fighting, then withdraw from him so that he is struck down and dies.", "comment": "\u24d7 Mt 1:6"}, {"pk": 4036090, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 11, "verse": 16, "text": "When Joab was besieging the city, he put Uriah in the place where he knew the best enemy soldiers were."}, {"pk": 4036091, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 11, "verse": 17, "text": "Then the men of the city came out and attacked Joab, and some of the men from David\u2019s soldiers fell in battle; Uriah the Hethite also died."}, {"pk": 4036092, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 11, "verse": 18, "text": "Joab sent someone to report to David all the details of the battle."}, {"pk": 4036093, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 11, "verse": 19, "text": "He commanded the messenger, \u201cWhen you\u2019ve finished telling the king all the details of the battle\u2009\u2014\u2009"}, {"pk": 4036094, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 11, "verse": 20, "text": "if the king\u2019s anger gets stirred up and he asks you, \u2018Why did you get so close to the city to fight? Didn\u2019t you realize they would shoot from the top of the wall?"}, {"pk": 4036095, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 11, "verse": 21, "text": "At Thebez, who struck Abimelech son of Jerubbesheth? [3] [4] Didn\u2019t a woman drop an upper millstone on him from the top of the wall so that he died? \u24d8 Why did you get so close to the wall?\u2009\u2019\u2009\u2014\u2009then say, \u2018Your servant Uriah the Hethite is dead also.\u2019\u201d", "comment": "[3] LXX reads Jerubbaal
[4] = Gideon
\u24d8 Jdg 9:50-54"}, {"pk": 4036096, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 11, "verse": 22, "text": "Then the messenger left. When he arrived, he reported to David all that Joab had sent him to tell."}, {"pk": 4036097, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 11, "verse": 23, "text": "The messenger reported to David, \u201cThe men gained the advantage over us and came out against us in the field, but we counterattacked right up to the entrance of the city gate."}, {"pk": 4036098, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 11, "verse": 24, "text": "However, the archers shot down on your servants from the top of the wall, and some of the king\u2019s servants died. Your servant Uriah the Hethite is also dead.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4036099, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 11, "verse": 25, "text": "David told the messenger, \u201cSay this to Joab: \u2018Don\u2019t let this matter upset you because the sword devours all alike. Intensify your fight against the city and demolish it.\u2019 Encourage him.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4036100, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 11, "verse": 26, "text": "When Uriah\u2019s \u24d9 wife heard that her husband Uriah had died, she mourned for him. [5]", "comment": "\u24d9 Mt 1:6
[5] Lit her husband"}, {"pk": 4036101, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 11, "verse": 27, "text": "When the time of mourning ended, David had her brought to his house. She became his wife and bore him a son. However, the LORD considered what David had done to be evil. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da 2Sm 12:9; 15:19"}, {"pk": 4036102, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 12, "verse": 1, "text": "So the LORD sent Nathan to David. \u24db When he arrived, he said to him: There were two men in a certain city, one rich and the other poor.", "comment": "\u24db Ps 51"}, {"pk": 4036103, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 12, "verse": 2, "text": "The rich man had very large flocks and herds,"}, {"pk": 4036104, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 12, "verse": 3, "text": "but the poor man had nothing except one small ewe lamb that he had bought. He raised her, and she grew up with him and with his children. From his meager food she would eat, from his cup she would drink, and in his arms she would sleep. She was like a daughter to him."}, {"pk": 4036105, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 12, "verse": 4, "text": "Now a traveler came to the rich man, but the rich man could not bring himself to take one of his own sheep or cattle to prepare for the traveler who had come to him. Instead, he took the poor man\u2019s lamb and prepared it for his guest. [1]", "comment": "[1] Lit for the man who had come to him"}, {"pk": 4036106, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 12, "verse": 5, "text": "David was infuriated with the man and said to Nathan: \u201cAs the LORD lives, the man who did this deserves to die!"}, {"pk": 4036107, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 12, "verse": 6, "text": "Because he has done this thing and shown no pity, he must pay four lambs for that lamb.\u201d \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Ex 22:1; Lk 19:8"}, {"pk": 4036108, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 12, "verse": 7, "text": "Nathan replied to David, \u201cYou are the man! This is what the LORD God of Israel says: \u2018I anointed you king over Israel, \u24dd and I rescued you from Saul.", "comment": "\u24dd 1Sm 16:13"}, {"pk": 4036109, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 12, "verse": 8, "text": "I gave your master\u2019s house to you and your master\u2019s wives into your arms, [2] and I gave you the house of Israel and Judah, and if that was not enough, I would have given you even more.", "comment": "[2] Lit bosom"}, {"pk": 4036110, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 12, "verse": 9, "text": "Why then have you despised the LORD\u2019s command by doing what I consider [3] evil? \u24d0 You struck down Uriah \u24d1 the Hethite with the sword and took his wife as your own wife\u2009\u2014\u2009you murdered him with the Ammonite\u2019s sword. \u24d2", "comment": "[3] Alt Hb tradition reads what he considers
\u24d2 2Sm 11:14-17
\u24d1 Mt 1:6
\u24d0 Nm 15:30-31; 1Sm 15:19"}, {"pk": 4036111, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 12, "verse": 10, "text": "Now therefore, the sword will never leave your house \u24d3 because you despised me and took the wife of Uriah the Hethite to be your own wife.\u2019", "comment": "\u24d3 2Sm 12:18; 13:28-29; 18:14-18; 1Kg 2:22-25; 2Kg 11:1"}, {"pk": 4036112, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 12, "verse": 11, "text": "\u201cThis is what the LORD says, \u24d4 \u2018I am going to bring disaster on you from your own family: I will take your wives and give them to another [4] before your very eyes, and he will sleep with them in broad daylight. [5]", "comment": "\u24d4 2Sm 16:21-22
[4] Or to your neighbor
[5] Lit in the eyes of this sun"}, {"pk": 4036113, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 12, "verse": 12, "text": "You acted in secret, but I will do this before all Israel and in broad daylight.\u2019\u201d [6]", "comment": "[6] Lit and before the sun"}, {"pk": 4036114, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 12, "verse": 13, "text": "David responded to Nathan, \u201cI have sinned against the LORD.\u201d \u24d5 Then Nathan replied to David, \u201cAnd the LORD has taken away your sin; you will not die. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d5 2Sm 24:10; Ps 32:5; 51:4
\u24d6 Lv 20:10; 24:17; Ps 32:1-5; Pr 28:13"}, {"pk": 4036115, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 12, "verse": 14, "text": "However, because you treated [7] the LORD with such contempt in this matter, the son born to you will die.\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "[7] Alt Hb tradition, one LXX ms; MT reads treated the enemies of; DSS read treated the word of
\u24d7 2Sm 12:18"}, {"pk": 4036116, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 12, "verse": 15, "text": "Then Nathan went home. The LORD struck the baby that Uriah\u2019s \u24d8 wife had borne to David, and he became deathly ill.", "comment": "\u24d8 Mt 1:6"}, {"pk": 4036117, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 12, "verse": 16, "text": "David pleaded with God for the boy. He fasted, went home, and spent the night lying on the ground. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 2Sm 13:31; Jb 1:20"}, {"pk": 4036118, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 12, "verse": 17, "text": "The elders of his house stood beside him to get him up from the ground, but he was unwilling and would not eat anything with them."}, {"pk": 4036119, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 12, "verse": 18, "text": "On the seventh day the baby died. But David\u2019s servants were afraid to tell him the baby was dead. They said, \u201cLook, while the baby was alive, we spoke to him, and he wouldn\u2019t listen to us. So how can we tell him the baby is dead? He may do something desperate.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4036120, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 12, "verse": 19, "text": "When David saw that his servants were whispering to each other, he guessed that the baby was dead. So he asked his servants, \u201cIs the baby dead?\u201d \u201cHe is dead,\u201d they replied."}, {"pk": 4036121, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 12, "verse": 20, "text": "Then David got up from the ground. He washed, anointed himself, changed his clothes, went to the LORD\u2019s house, and worshiped. Then he went home and requested something to eat. So they served him food, and he ate."}, {"pk": 4036122, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 12, "verse": 21, "text": "His servants asked him, \u201cWhy have you done this? While the baby was alive, you fasted and wept, but when he died, you got up and ate food.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4036123, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 12, "verse": 22, "text": "He answered, \u201cWhile the baby was alive, I fasted and wept because I thought, \u2018Who knows? The LORD may be gracious to me and let him live.\u2019"}, {"pk": 4036124, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 12, "verse": 23, "text": "But now that he is dead, why should I fast? Can I bring him back again? I\u2019ll go to him, but he will never return to me.\u201d \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Jb 7:8-10"}, {"pk": 4036125, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 12, "verse": 24, "text": "Then David comforted \u24db his wife Bathsheba; he went to her and slept with her. She gave birth to a son and named [8] him Solomon. [9] \u24dc The LORD loved him,", "comment": "\u24db Gn 37:35; Ps 23:4; 119:76,82
[8] Alt Hb tradition reads he named
[9] In Hb, the name Solomon sounds like \u201cpeace.\u201d
\u24dc 1Ch 22:9"}, {"pk": 4036126, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 12, "verse": 25, "text": "and he sent a message through the prophet Nathan, who named [10] him Jedidiah, [11] because of the LORD.", "comment": "[10] Or prophet to name
[11] = Beloved of the LORD"}, {"pk": 4036127, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 12, "verse": 26, "text": "Joab fought against Rabbah of the Ammonites \u24dd and captured the royal fortress.", "comment": "\u24dd 1Ch 20:1-3"}, {"pk": 4036128, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 12, "verse": 27, "text": "Then Joab sent messengers to David to say, \u201cI have fought against Rabbah and have also captured its water supply."}, {"pk": 4036129, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 12, "verse": 28, "text": "Now therefore, assemble the rest of the troops, lay siege to the city, and capture it. Otherwise I will be the one to capture the city, and it will be named after me.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4036130, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 12, "verse": 29, "text": "So David assembled all the troops and went to Rabbah; he fought against it and captured it."}, {"pk": 4036131, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 12, "verse": 30, "text": "He took the crown from the head of their king, [12] and it was placed on David\u2019s head. The crown weighed seventy-five pounds [13] of gold, and it had a precious stone in it. In addition, David took away a large quantity of plunder from the city.", "comment": "[12] LXX reads of Milcom; some emend to Molech; 1Kg 11:5,33
[13] Lit a talent"}, {"pk": 4036132, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 12, "verse": 31, "text": "He removed the people who were in the city and put them to work with saws, iron picks, and iron axes, and to labor at brickmaking. \u24d0 He did the same to all the Ammonite cities. Then he and all his troops returned to Jerusalem.", "comment": "\u24d0 Ex 1:13-14"}, {"pk": 4036133, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 13, "verse": 1, "text": "Some time passed. David\u2019s son Absalom \u24d1 had a beautiful sister named Tamar, \u24d2 and David\u2019s son Amnon \u24d3 was infatuated with her.", "comment": "\u24d1 2Sm 3:3
\u24d2 2Sm 14:27; 1Ch 3:9
\u24d3 2Sm 3:2"}, {"pk": 4036134, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 13, "verse": 2, "text": "Amnon was frustrated to the point of making himself sick over his sister Tamar because she was a virgin, but it seemed impossible to do anything to her."}, {"pk": 4036135, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 13, "verse": 3, "text": "Amnon had a friend named Jonadab, a son of David\u2019s brother Shimeah. \u24d4 Jonadab was a very shrewd man,", "comment": "\u24d4 1Sm 16:9; 17:13; 1Ch 2:13"}, {"pk": 4036136, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 13, "verse": 4, "text": "and he asked Amnon, \u201cWhy are you, the king\u2019s son, so miserable \u24d5 every morning? Won\u2019t you tell me?\u201d Amnon replied, \u201cI\u2019m in love with Tamar, my brother Absalom\u2019s sister.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d5 Gn 41:19; 2Sm 3:1"}, {"pk": 4036137, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 13, "verse": 5, "text": "Jonadab said to him, \u201cLie down on your bed and pretend you\u2019re sick. When your father comes to see you, say to him, \u2018Please let my sister Tamar come and give me something to eat. Let her prepare a meal in my presence \u24d6 so I can watch and eat from her hand.\u2019\u201d", "comment": "\u24d6 Jr 7:18"}, {"pk": 4036138, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 13, "verse": 6, "text": "So Amnon lay down and pretended to be sick. When the king came to see him, Amnon said to him, \u201cPlease let my sister Tamar come and make a couple of cakes in my presence so I can eat from her hand.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4036139, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 13, "verse": 7, "text": "David sent word to Tamar at the palace: \u201cPlease go to your brother Amnon\u2019s house and prepare a meal for him.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4036140, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 13, "verse": 8, "text": "Then Tamar went to his house while Amnon was lying down. She took dough, kneaded it, made cakes in his presence, and baked them."}, {"pk": 4036141, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 13, "verse": 9, "text": "She brought the pan and set it down in front of him, but he refused to eat. Amnon said, \u201cEveryone leave me!\u201d And everyone left him."}, {"pk": 4036142, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 13, "verse": 10, "text": "\u201cBring the meal to the bedroom,\u201d Amnon told Tamar, \u201cso I can eat from your hand.\u201d Tamar took the cakes she had made and went to her brother Amnon\u2019s bedroom."}, {"pk": 4036143, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 13, "verse": 11, "text": "When she brought them to him to eat, he grabbed her and said, [1] \u201cCome sleep with me, my sister!\u201d", "comment": "[1] Lit said to her"}, {"pk": 4036144, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 13, "verse": 12, "text": "\u201cDon\u2019t, my brother!\u201d she cried. \u201cDon\u2019t disgrace \u24d7 me, for such a thing should never be done in Israel. \u24d8 Don\u2019t commit this outrage! \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d7 Dt 21:14; Ru 2:15; 2Sm 19:3; Jb 19:3; Ps 35:4; 44:9; 136:23; Pr 28:7; Jr 14:3; 50:12; Ezk 36:32; 2Co 12:21
\u24d8 Gn 20:9; 34:7; Lv 18:9; 20:17
\u24d9 Dt 22:21; Jos 7:15; Jdg 19:23-24; 20:6; Jr 29:23"}, {"pk": 4036145, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 13, "verse": 13, "text": "Where could I ever go with my humiliation? And you\u2009\u2014\u2009you would be like one of the outrageous fools in Israel! Please, speak to the king, for he won\u2019t keep me from you.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4036146, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 13, "verse": 14, "text": "But he refused to listen to her, and because he was stronger than she was, he disgraced her by raping her."}, {"pk": 4036147, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 13, "verse": 15, "text": "So Amnon hated Tamar with such intensity that the hatred he hated her with was greater than the love he had loved her with. \u201cGet out of here!\u201d he said."}, {"pk": 4036148, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 13, "verse": 16, "text": "\u201cNo,\u201d she cried, [2] \u201csending me away is much worse than the great wrong you\u2019ve already done to me!\u201d But he refused to listen to her.", "comment": "[2] Lit she said to him"}, {"pk": 4036149, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 13, "verse": 17, "text": "Instead, he called to the servant who waited on him: \u201cGet this away from me, throw her out, and bolt the door behind her!\u201d"}, {"pk": 4036150, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 13, "verse": 18, "text": "Amnon\u2019s servant threw her out and bolted the door behind her. Now Tamar was wearing a long-sleeved [3] garment, because this is what the king\u2019s virgin daughters wore.", "comment": "[3] Or an ornamented; Gn 37:3"}, {"pk": 4036151, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 13, "verse": 19, "text": "Tamar put ashes on her head and tore the long-sleeved garment she was wearing. She put her hand on her head \u24da and went away crying out.", "comment": "\u24da Jr 2:37"}, {"pk": 4036152, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 13, "verse": 20, "text": "Her brother Absalom said to her: \u201cHas your brother Amnon been with you? Be quiet for now, my sister. He is your brother. Don\u2019t take this thing to heart.\u201d So Tamar lived as a desolate woman \u24db in the house of her brother Absalom.", "comment": "\u24db Is 54:1; 62:4"}, {"pk": 4036153, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 13, "verse": 21, "text": "When King David heard about all these things, he was furious. [4]", "comment": "[4] LXX, DSS add but he did not grieve the spirit of Amnon his son, for he loved him because he was his firstborn; 1Kg 1:6"}, {"pk": 4036154, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 13, "verse": 22, "text": "Absalom didn\u2019t say anything to Amnon, either good or bad, because he hated Amnon since he disgraced his sister Tamar."}, {"pk": 4036155, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 13, "verse": 23, "text": "Two years later, Absalom\u2019s sheepshearers were at Baal-hazor near Ephraim, and Absalom invited all the king\u2019s sons."}, {"pk": 4036156, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 13, "verse": 24, "text": "Then he went to the king and said, \u201cYour servant has just hired sheepshearers. Will the king and his servants please come with your servant?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4036157, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 13, "verse": 25, "text": "The king replied to Absalom, \u201cNo, my son, we should not all go, or we would be a burden to you.\u201d Although Absalom urged him, he wasn\u2019t willing to go, though he did bless him."}, {"pk": 4036158, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 13, "verse": 26, "text": "\u201cIf not,\u201d Absalom said, \u201cplease let my brother Amnon go with us.\u201d The king asked him, \u201cWhy should he go with you?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4036159, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 13, "verse": 27, "text": "But Absalom urged him, so he sent Amnon and all the king\u2019s sons. [5]", "comment": "[5] LXX adds And Absalom prepared a feast like a royal feast."}, {"pk": 4036160, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 13, "verse": 28, "text": "Now Absalom commanded his young men, \u201cWatch Amnon until he is in a good mood from the wine. When I order you to strike Amnon, then kill him. Don\u2019t be afraid. Am I not the one who has commanded you? Be strong and valiant!\u201d \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Jos 1:9"}, {"pk": 4036161, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 13, "verse": 29, "text": "So Absalom\u2019s young men did to Amnon just as Absalom had commanded. Then all the rest of the king\u2019s sons got up, and each fled on his mule."}, {"pk": 4036162, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 13, "verse": 30, "text": "While they were on the way, a report reached David: \u201cAbsalom struck down all the king\u2019s sons; not even one of them survived!\u201d"}, {"pk": 4036163, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 13, "verse": 31, "text": "In response the king stood up, tore his clothes, and lay down on the ground, and all his servants stood by with their clothes torn. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd 2Sm 1:11"}, {"pk": 4036164, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 13, "verse": 32, "text": "But Jonadab, son of David\u2019s brother Shimeah, \u24d0 spoke up: \u201cMy lord must not think they have killed all the young men, the king\u2019s sons, because only Amnon is dead. In fact, Absalom has planned this [6] ever since the day Amnon disgraced his sister Tamar.", "comment": "\u24d0 2Sm 13:3-5
[6] Lit In fact, it was established on the mouth of Absalom"}, {"pk": 4036165, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 13, "verse": 33, "text": "So now, my lord the king, don\u2019t take seriously the report that says all the king\u2019s sons are dead. Only Amnon is dead.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4036166, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 13, "verse": 34, "text": "Meanwhile, Absalom had fled. When the young man who was standing watch looked up, there were many people coming from the road west of him from the side of the mountain. [7]", "comment": "[7] LXX adds And the watchman came and reported to the king saying, \u201cI see men on the Horonaim road on the side of the mountain.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4036167, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 13, "verse": 35, "text": "Jonadab said to the king, \u201cLook, the king\u2019s sons have come! It\u2019s exactly like your servant said.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4036168, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 13, "verse": 36, "text": "Just as he finished speaking, the king\u2019s sons entered and wept loudly. Then the king and all his servants also wept very bitterly."}, {"pk": 4036169, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 13, "verse": 37, "text": "But Absalom fled and went to Talmai son of Ammihud, king of Geshur. \u24d1 And David mourned for his son [8] every day.", "comment": "\u24d1 2Sm 3:3; 1Ch 3:2
[8] Probably Amnon"}, {"pk": 4036170, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 13, "verse": 38, "text": "After Absalom had fled to Geshur and had been there three years,"}, {"pk": 4036171, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 13, "verse": 39, "text": "King David [9] longed to go to Absalom, for David had finished grieving over Amnon\u2019s death.", "comment": "[9] DSS, LXX, Tg read David\u2019s spirit"}, {"pk": 4036172, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 14, "verse": 1, "text": "Joab son of Zeruiah realized that the king\u2019s mind was on Absalom."}, {"pk": 4036173, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 14, "verse": 2, "text": "So Joab sent someone to Tekoa \u24d2 to bring a wise \u24d3 woman from there. He told her, \u201cPretend to be in mourning: dress in mourning clothes and don\u2019t put on any oil. \u24d4 Act like a woman who has been mourning for the dead for a long time.", "comment": "\u24d2 2Ch 20:20; Am 1:1
\u24d3 2Sm 13:3; 14:20; 20:16; Jb 5:13
\u24d4 Dn 10:2-3"}, {"pk": 4036174, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 14, "verse": 3, "text": "Go to the king and speak these words to him.\u201d Then Joab told her exactly what to say. [1]", "comment": "[1] Lit Joab put the words into her mouth"}, {"pk": 4036175, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 14, "verse": 4, "text": "When the woman from Tekoa came [2] to the king, she fell facedown to the ground, paid homage, \u24d5 and said, \u201cHelp me, Your Majesty!\u201d", "comment": "[2] Some Hb mss, LXX, Syr, Tg, Vg; other Hb mss read spoke
\u24d5 1Sm 20:41; 25:23; 2Ch 20:18"}, {"pk": 4036176, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 14, "verse": 5, "text": "\u201cWhat\u2019s the matter?\u201d the king asked her. \u201cSadly, I am a widow; my husband died,\u201d she said. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 2Sm 12:1"}, {"pk": 4036177, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 14, "verse": 6, "text": "\u201cYour servant had two sons. They were fighting in the field with no one to separate them, and one struck the other and killed him."}, {"pk": 4036178, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 14, "verse": 7, "text": "Now the whole clan has risen up against your servant and said, \u2018Hand over the one who killed his brother so we may put him to death for the life of the brother he murdered. We will eliminate the heir!\u2009\u2019 They would extinguish my one remaining ember by not preserving my husband\u2019s name or posterity on earth.\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Nah 1:14"}, {"pk": 4036179, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 14, "verse": 8, "text": "The king told the woman, \u201cGo home. I will issue a command on your behalf.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4036180, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 14, "verse": 9, "text": "Then the woman of Tekoa said to the king, \u201cMy lord the king, may any blame be on me \u24d8 and my father\u2019s family, and may the king and his throne be innocent.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d8 1Sm 25:24"}, {"pk": 4036181, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 14, "verse": 10, "text": "\u201cWhoever speaks to you,\u201d the king said, \u201cbring him to me. He will not trouble you again!\u201d"}, {"pk": 4036182, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 14, "verse": 11, "text": "She replied, \u201cPlease, may the king invoke the LORD your God, so that the avenger of blood will not increase the loss, and they will not eliminate my son!\u201d \u24d9 \u201cAs the LORD lives,\u201d he vowed, \u201cnot a hair of your son will fall to the ground.\u201d \u24da", "comment": "\u24d9 Nm 35:19-21; Dt 19:12
\u24da 1Sm 14:45; Dn 3:27; Lk 21:18; Ac 27:34"}, {"pk": 4036183, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 14, "verse": 12, "text": "Then the woman said, \u201cPlease, may your servant speak a word to my lord the king?\u201d \u201cSpeak,\u201d he replied."}, {"pk": 4036184, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 14, "verse": 13, "text": "The woman asked, \u201cWhy have you devised something similar against the people of God? When the king spoke as he did about this matter, he has pronounced his own guilt. The king has not brought back his own banished one."}, {"pk": 4036185, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 14, "verse": 14, "text": "We will certainly die \u24db and be like water poured out on the ground, which can\u2019t be recovered. But God would not take away a life; he would devise plans so that the one banished from him does not remain banished.", "comment": "\u24db Jn 8:51"}, {"pk": 4036186, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 14, "verse": 15, "text": "\u201cNow therefore, I\u2019ve come to present this matter to my lord the king because the people have made me afraid. Your servant thought: I must speak to the king. Perhaps the king will grant his servant\u2019s request."}, {"pk": 4036187, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 14, "verse": 16, "text": "The king will surely listen in order to keep his servant from the grasp of this man who would eliminate both me and my son from God\u2019s inheritance."}, {"pk": 4036188, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 14, "verse": 17, "text": "Your servant thought: May the word of my lord the king bring relief, for my lord the king is able to discern the good and the bad like the angel of God. \u24dc May the LORD your God be with you.\u201d", "comment": "\u24dc 2Sm 19:27"}, {"pk": 4036189, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 14, "verse": 18, "text": "Then the king answered the woman, \u201cI\u2019m going to ask you something; don\u2019t conceal it from me!\u201d \u201cLet my lord the king speak,\u201d the woman replied."}, {"pk": 4036190, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 14, "verse": 19, "text": "The king asked, \u201cDid Joab put you up to [3] all this?\u201d The woman answered. \u201cAs you live, my lord the king, no one can turn to the right or left from all my lord the king says. Yes, your servant Joab is the one who gave orders to me; he told your servant exactly what to say. [4]", "comment": "[4] Lit he put all these words into the mouth of your servant
[3] Lit \u201cIs the hand of Joab in"}, {"pk": 4036191, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 14, "verse": 20, "text": "Joab your servant has done this to address the issue indirectly, [5] but my lord has wisdom like the wisdom of the angel of God, knowing everything on earth.\u201d", "comment": "[5] Litto go around the face of the matter"}, {"pk": 4036192, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 14, "verse": 21, "text": "Then the king said to Joab, \u201cI hereby grant this request. Go, bring back the young man Absalom.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4036193, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 14, "verse": 22, "text": "Joab fell with his face to the ground in homage and blessed the king. \u201cToday,\u201d Joab said, \u201cyour servant knows I have found favor with you, my lord the king, because the king has granted the request of your servant.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4036194, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 14, "verse": 23, "text": "So Joab got up, went to Geshur, and brought Absalom \u24dd to Jerusalem.", "comment": "\u24dd 2Sm 13:38"}, {"pk": 4036195, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 14, "verse": 24, "text": "However, the king added, \u201cHe may return to his house, but he may not see my face.\u201d So Absalom returned to his house, but he did not see the king. [6]", "comment": "[6] Lit king\u2019s face"}, {"pk": 4036196, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 14, "verse": 25, "text": "No man in all Israel was as handsome \u24d0 and highly praised as Absalom. From the sole of his foot to the top of his head, he did not have a single flaw.", "comment": "\u24d0 Gn 39:6; 1Sm 16:12,18; 17:42; 1Kg 1:6; Ps 45:2"}, {"pk": 4036197, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 14, "verse": 26, "text": "When he shaved his head\u2009\u2014\u2009he shaved it at the end of every year because his hair got so heavy for him that he had to shave it off\u2009\u2014\u2009he would weigh the hair from his head and it would be five pounds [7] according to the royal standard.", "comment": "[7] Lit 200 shekels"}, {"pk": 4036198, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 14, "verse": 27, "text": "Three sons were born to Absalom, and a daughter named Tamar, who was a beautiful woman."}, {"pk": 4036199, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 14, "verse": 28, "text": "Absalom resided in Jerusalem two years but never saw the king."}, {"pk": 4036200, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 14, "verse": 29, "text": "Then Absalom sent for Joab in order to send him to the king, but Joab was unwilling to come to him. So he sent again, a second time, but he still would not come."}, {"pk": 4036201, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 14, "verse": 30, "text": "Then Absalom said to his servants, \u201cSee, Joab has a field right next to mine, and he has barley there. Go and set fire to it!\u201d So Absalom\u2019s servants set the field on fire. [8]", "comment": "[8] DSS, LXX add So Joab\u2019s servants came to him with their clothes torn and said, \u201cAbsalom\u2019s servants have set the field on fire!\u201d "}, {"pk": 4036202, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 14, "verse": 31, "text": "Then Joab came to Absalom\u2019s house and demanded, \u201cWhy did your servants set my field on fire?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4036203, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 14, "verse": 32, "text": "\u201cLook,\u201d Absalom explained to Joab, \u201cI sent for you and said, \u2018Come here. I want to send you to the king to ask: Why have I come back from Geshur? I\u2019d be better off if I were still there.\u2019 So now, let me see the king. If I am guilty, let him kill me.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4036204, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 14, "verse": 33, "text": "Joab went to the king and told him. So David summoned Absalom, who came to the king and paid homage with his face to the ground before him. Then the king kissed Absalom."}, {"pk": 4036205, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 15, "verse": 1, "text": "After this, Absalom got himself a chariot, horses, and fifty men to run before him. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 1Sm 8:11; 1Kg 1:5"}, {"pk": 4036206, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 15, "verse": 2, "text": "He would get up early and stand beside the road leading to the city gate. \u24d2 Whenever anyone had a grievance to bring before the king for settlement, Absalom called out to him and asked, \u201cWhat city are you from?\u201d If he replied, \u201cYour servant is from one of the tribes of Israel,\u201d", "comment": "\u24d2 Ru 4:1-11; 2Sm 19:8; Jb 29:7"}, {"pk": 4036207, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 15, "verse": 3, "text": "Absalom said to him, \u201cLook, your claims are good and right, but the king does not have anyone to listen to you.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4036208, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 15, "verse": 4, "text": "He added, \u201cIf only someone would appoint me judge in the land. Then anyone who had a grievance or dispute could come to me, and I would make sure he received justice.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4036209, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 15, "verse": 5, "text": "When a person approached to pay homage to him, Absalom reached out his hand, took hold of him, and kissed him. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Gn 29:13; Ex 18:7; 1Sm 10:1; 2Sm 19:39"}, {"pk": 4036210, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 15, "verse": 6, "text": "Absalom did this to all the Israelites who came to the king for a settlement. So Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel."}, {"pk": 4036211, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 15, "verse": 7, "text": "When four [1] years had passed, Absalom said to the king, \u201cPlease let me go to Hebron to fulfill a vow I made to the LORD.", "comment": "[1] Some LXX mss, Syr, Vg; other LXX mss, MT read 40"}, {"pk": 4036212, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 15, "verse": 8, "text": "For your servant made a vow when I lived in Geshur of Aram, \u24d4 saying: If the LORD really brings me back to Jerusalem, I will worship the LORD in Hebron.\u201d [2] \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Gn 28:20-21; 1Sm 1:11
\u24d4 2Sm 13:37-38
[2] Some LXX mss; MT omits in Hebron"}, {"pk": 4036213, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 15, "verse": 9, "text": "\u201cGo in peace,\u201d the king said to him. \u24d6 So he went to Hebron.", "comment": "\u24d6 Ex 4:18; Jdg 18:6; 1Sm 1:17; 2Kg 5:19; Lk 7:50; 8:48"}, {"pk": 4036214, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 15, "verse": 10, "text": "Then Absalom sent agents throughout the tribes of Israel with this message: \u201cWhen you hear the sound of the ram\u2019s horn, \u24d7 you are to say, \u2018Absalom has become king in Hebron!\u2019\u201d \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d7 2Sm 6:15; 1Kg 1:41; Jr 4:19,21; 6:17; 42:14; Am 2:2
\u24d8 1Kg 1:11,18,33-34; 2Kg 9:13"}, {"pk": 4036215, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 15, "verse": 11, "text": "Two hundred men from Jerusalem went with Absalom. They had been invited and were going innocently, for they did not know the whole situation."}, {"pk": 4036216, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 15, "verse": 12, "text": "While he was offering the sacrifices, Absalom sent for David\u2019s adviser Ahithophel the Gilonite, \u24d9 from his city of Giloh. So the conspiracy grew strong, and the people supporting Absalom continued to increase.", "comment": "\u24d9 1Ch 27:33; Ps 41:9; 55:12-14"}, {"pk": 4036217, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 15, "verse": 13, "text": "Then an informer came to David and reported, \u201cThe hearts of the men of Israel are with Absalom.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4036218, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 15, "verse": 14, "text": "David said to all the servants with him in Jerusalem, \u201cGet up. We have to flee, or we will not escape from Absalom! \u24da Leave quickly, or he will overtake us quickly, heap disaster on us, and strike the city with the edge of the sword.\u201d", "comment": "\u24da Ps 3"}, {"pk": 4036219, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 15, "verse": 15, "text": "The king\u2019s servants said to the king, \u201cWhatever my lord the king decides, we are your servants.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4036220, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 15, "verse": 16, "text": "Then the king set out, and his entire household followed him. But he left behind ten concubines to take care of the palace."}, {"pk": 4036221, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 15, "verse": 17, "text": "So the king set out, and all the people followed him. They stopped at the last house"}, {"pk": 4036222, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 15, "verse": 18, "text": "while all his servants marched past him. Then all the Cherethites, the Pelethites, and the people of Gath\u2014\u2009six hundred men who came with him from there \u24db \u2009\u2014\u2009marched past the king.", "comment": "\u24db 1Sm 27:2-7"}, {"pk": 4036223, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 15, "verse": 19, "text": "The king said to Ittai of Gath, \u24dc \u201cWhy are you also going with us? Go back and stay with the new king since you\u2019re both a foreigner and an exile from your homeland.", "comment": "\u24dc 2Sm 18:2"}, {"pk": 4036224, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 15, "verse": 20, "text": "Besides, you only arrived yesterday; should I make you wander around with us today while I go wherever I can? Go back and take your brothers with you. May the LORD show you [3] kindness and faithfulness.\u201d", "comment": "[3] LXX; MT omits Lit May the LORD show you"}, {"pk": 4036225, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 15, "verse": 21, "text": "But in response, Ittai vowed to the king, \u201cAs the LORD lives and as my lord the king lives, wherever my lord the king is, whether it means life or death, your servant will be there!\u201d \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Ru 1:16"}, {"pk": 4036226, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 15, "verse": 22, "text": "\u201cMarch on,\u201d David replied to Ittai. So Ittai of Gath marched past with all his men and the dependents who were with him."}, {"pk": 4036227, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 15, "verse": 23, "text": "Everyone in the countryside was weeping loudly while all the people were marching out of the city. As the king was crossing the Kidron Valley, all the people were marching past on the road that leads to the wilderness."}, {"pk": 4036228, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 15, "verse": 24, "text": "Zadok was also there, and all the Levites with him were carrying the ark of the covenant of God. They set the ark of God down, and Abiathar offered sacrifices [4] until the people had finished marching past. \u24d0", "comment": "[4] Or Abiathar went up
\u24d0 2Sm 8:17; 20:25"}, {"pk": 4036229, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 15, "verse": 25, "text": "Then the king instructed Zadok, \u201cReturn the ark of God to the city. \u24d1 If I find favor with the LORD, he will bring me back and allow me to see both it and its [5] dwelling place. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d1 1Sm 4:3
[5] Or his
\u24d2 Ps 43:3"}, {"pk": 4036230, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 15, "verse": 26, "text": "However, if he should say, \u2018I do not delight in you,\u2019 then here I am\u2009\u2014\u2009he can do with me whatever pleases him.\u201d [6] \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 1Sm 3:18
[6] Lit me what is good in his eyes"}, {"pk": 4036231, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 15, "verse": 27, "text": "The king also said to the priest Zadok, \u24d4 \u201cLook, [7] return to the city in peace and your two sons with you: your son Ahimaaz and Abiathar\u2019s son Jonathan.", "comment": "[7] LXX; MT reads \u201cAre you a seer?
\u24d4 2Sm 8:17; 20:25-26; 1Kg 1:7-8"}, {"pk": 4036232, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 15, "verse": 28, "text": "Remember, I\u2019ll wait at the fords [8] of the wilderness until word comes from you to inform me.\u201d", "comment": "[8] Alt Hb tradition reads plains"}, {"pk": 4036233, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 15, "verse": 29, "text": "So Zadok and Abiathar returned the ark of God to Jerusalem and stayed there."}, {"pk": 4036234, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 15, "verse": 30, "text": "David was climbing the slope of the Mount of Olives, \u24d5 weeping as he ascended. His head was covered, \u24d6 and he was walking barefoot. \u24d7 All of the people with him covered their heads and went up, weeping as they ascended.", "comment": "\u24d7 Jb 12:17,19; Is 20:2-4; Mc 1:8
\u24d5 Zch 14:4; Mt 21:1; 24:3; 26:30; Ac 1:12
\u24d6 Est 6:12; Jr 14:3-4"}, {"pk": 4036235, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 15, "verse": 31, "text": "Then someone reported to David: \u201cAhithophel is among the conspirators with Absalom.\u201d \u201cLORD,\u201d David pleaded, \u201cplease turn the counsel of Ahithophel into foolishness!\u201d \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 2Sm 16:21; 17:14,23"}, {"pk": 4036236, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 15, "verse": 32, "text": "When David came to the summit where he used to worship God, Hushai the Archite \u24d9 was there to meet him with his robe torn and dust on his head.", "comment": "\u24d9 Jos 16:2"}, {"pk": 4036237, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 15, "verse": 33, "text": "David said to him, \u201cIf you go away with me, you\u2019ll be a burden to me,"}, {"pk": 4036238, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 15, "verse": 34, "text": "but if you return to the city and tell Absalom, \u2018I will be your servant, Your Majesty! Previously, I was your father\u2019s servant, but now I will be your servant,\u2019 then you can counteract Ahithophel\u2019s counsel for me."}, {"pk": 4036239, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 15, "verse": 35, "text": "Won\u2019t the priests Zadok and Abiathar be there with you? Report everything you hear from the palace to the priests Zadok and Abiathar."}, {"pk": 4036240, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 15, "verse": 36, "text": "Take note: their two sons are there with them\u2014Zadok\u2019s son Ahimaaz and Abiathar\u2019s son Jonathan. Send them to tell me everything you hear.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4036241, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 15, "verse": 37, "text": "So Hushai, \u24da David\u2019s personal adviser, entered Jerusalem just as Absalom was entering the city.", "comment": "\u24da 1Ch 27:33"}, {"pk": 4036242, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 16, "verse": 1, "text": "When David had gone a little beyond the summit, [1] Ziba, Mephibosheth\u2019s servant, \u24db was right there to meet him. He had a pair of saddled donkeys loaded with two hundred loaves of bread, one hundred clusters of raisins, one hundred bunches of summer fruit, and a clay jar of wine.", "comment": "[1] = Mount of Olives
\u24db 2Sm 9:12"}, {"pk": 4036243, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 16, "verse": 2, "text": "The king said to Ziba, \u201cWhy do you have these?\u201d Ziba answered, \u201cThe donkeys are for the king\u2019s household to ride, the bread and summer fruit are for the young men to eat, and the wine is for those to drink who become exhausted in the wilderness.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4036244, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 16, "verse": 3, "text": "\u201cWhere is your master\u2019s grandson?\u201d the king asked. \u201cWhy, he\u2019s staying in Jerusalem,\u201d Ziba replied to the king, \u201cfor he said, \u2018Today, the house of Israel will restore my grandfather\u2019s kingdom to me.\u2019\u201d \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc 2Sm 19:26-27"}, {"pk": 4036245, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 16, "verse": 4, "text": "The king said to Ziba, \u201cAll that belongs to Mephibosheth is now yours!\u201d \u24dd \u201cI bow before you,\u201d Ziba said. \u201cMay I find favor with you, my lord the king!\u201d", "comment": "\u24dd 2Sm 9:3-11"}, {"pk": 4036246, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 16, "verse": 5, "text": "When King David got to Bahurim, a man belonging to the family of the house of Saul was just coming out. \u24d0 His name was Shimei son of Gera, \u24d1 and he was yelling curses as he approached.", "comment": "\u24d0 2Sm 3:16
\u24d1 2Sm 19:16; 1Kg 2:8-9,36-46"}, {"pk": 4036247, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 16, "verse": 6, "text": "He threw stones at David and at all the royal [2] servants, the people and the warriors on David\u2019s right and left.", "comment": "[2] Lit all King David\u2019s"}, {"pk": 4036248, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 16, "verse": 7, "text": "Shimei said as he cursed: \u201cGet out, get out, you man of bloodshed, you wicked man! \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Ex 22:28"}, {"pk": 4036249, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 16, "verse": 8, "text": "The LORD has paid you back for all the blood of the house of Saul in whose place you became king, and the LORD has handed the kingdom over to your son Absalom. Look, you are in trouble because you\u2019re a man of bloodshed!\u201d"}, {"pk": 4036250, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 16, "verse": 9, "text": "Then Abishai son of Zeruiah said to the king, \u201cWhy should this dead dog \u24d3 curse my lord the king? \u24d4 Let me go over and remove his head!\u201d", "comment": "\u24d3 1Sm 24:14; 2Sm 9:8
\u24d4 Ex 22:28"}, {"pk": 4036251, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 16, "verse": 10, "text": "The king replied, \u201cSons of Zeruiah, do we agree on anything? \u24d5 He curses \u24d6 me this way because the LORD [3] told him, \u2018Curse David!\u2009\u2019 \u24d7 Therefore, who can say, \u2018Why did you do that?\u2009\u2019\u201d", "comment": "\u24d5 2Sm 3:39; 19:22
\u24d6 1Sm 17:43; 2Sm 16:5; Ec 7:21-22
[3] Alt Hb tradition reads If he curses, and if the LORD
\u24d7 2Sm 12:11"}, {"pk": 4036252, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 16, "verse": 11, "text": "Then David said to Abishai and all his servants, \u201cLook, my own son, my own flesh and blood, [4] intends to take my life \u24d8 \u2009\u2014\u2009how much more now this Benjaminite! Leave him alone and let him curse me; the LORD has told him to.", "comment": "\u24d8 2Sm 12:10-11
[4] Lit son who came from my belly"}, {"pk": 4036253, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 16, "verse": 12, "text": "Perhaps the LORD will see my affliction [5] and restore goodness to me instead of Shimei\u2019s curses today.\u201d", "comment": "[5] Some Hb mss, LXX, Syr, Vg; one Hb tradition reads iniquity; alt Hb tradition reads eyes; another Hb tradition reads will look with his eye"}, {"pk": 4036254, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 16, "verse": 13, "text": "So David and his men proceeded along the road as Shimei was going along the ridge of the hill opposite him. As Shimei went, he cursed David, threw stones at him, and kicked up dust."}, {"pk": 4036255, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 16, "verse": 14, "text": "Finally, the king and all the people with him arrived [6] exhausted, so they rested there.", "comment": "[6] LXX adds at the Jordan"}, {"pk": 4036256, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 16, "verse": 15, "text": "Now Absalom and all the Israelites came to Jerusalem. Ahithophel was also with him."}, {"pk": 4036257, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 16, "verse": 16, "text": "When David\u2019s friend Hushai the Archite came to Absalom, Hushai said to Absalom, \u201cLong live the king! Long live the king!\u201d \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 1Sm 10:24; 1Kg 1:25; 2Kg 11:12"}, {"pk": 4036258, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 16, "verse": 17, "text": "\u201cIs this your loyalty to your friend?\u201d Absalom asked Hushai. \u201cWhy didn\u2019t you go with your friend?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4036259, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 16, "verse": 18, "text": "\u201cNot at all,\u201d Hushai answered Absalom. \u201cI am on the side of the one that the LORD, this people, and all the men of Israel have chosen. I will stay with him."}, {"pk": 4036260, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 16, "verse": 19, "text": "Furthermore, whom will I serve if not his son? As I served in your father\u2019s presence, I will also serve in yours.\u201d \u24da", "comment": "\u24da 2Sm 15:34"}, {"pk": 4036261, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 16, "verse": 20, "text": "Then Absalom said to Ahithophel, \u201cGive me your advice. What should we do?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4036262, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 16, "verse": 21, "text": "Ahithophel replied to Absalom, \u201cSleep with your father\u2019s concubines whom he left to take care of the palace. \u24db When all Israel hears that you have become repulsive to your father, everyone with you will be encouraged.\u201d [7]", "comment": "\u24db 2Sm 15:16; 20:3
[7] Lit father, the hands of everyone with you will be strong"}, {"pk": 4036263, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 16, "verse": 22, "text": "So they pitched a tent for Absalom on the roof, and he slept with his father\u2019s concubines in the sight of all Israel. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc 2Sm 12:11-12"}, {"pk": 4036264, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 16, "verse": 23, "text": "Now the advice Ahithophel gave in those days was like someone asking about a word from God \u24dd \u2009\u2014\u2009such was the regard that both David and Absalom had for Ahithophel\u2019s advice.", "comment": "\u24dd 2Sm 15:12"}, {"pk": 4036265, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 17, "verse": 1, "text": "Ahithophel said to Absalom, \u201cLet me choose twelve thousand men, and I will set out in pursuit of David tonight."}, {"pk": 4036266, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 17, "verse": 2, "text": "I will attack him while he is weary and discouraged, [1] throw him into a panic, and all the people with him will scatter. I will strike down only the king \u24d0", "comment": "[1] Lit and weak of hands
\u24d0 1Kg 22:31"}, {"pk": 4036267, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 17, "verse": 3, "text": "and bring all the people back to you. When everyone returns except the man you\u2019re looking for, all [2] the people will be at peace.\u201d", "comment": "[2] LXX readsto you as a bride returns to her husband. You seek the life of only one man, and all"}, {"pk": 4036268, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 17, "verse": 4, "text": "This proposal seemed right to Absalom and all the elders of Israel."}, {"pk": 4036269, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 17, "verse": 5, "text": "Then Absalom said, \u201cSummon Hushai the Archite also. Let\u2019s hear what he has to say as well.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4036270, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 17, "verse": 6, "text": "So Hushai came to Absalom, and Absalom told him: \u201cAhithophel offered this proposal. Should we carry out his proposal? If not, what do you say?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4036271, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 17, "verse": 7, "text": "Hushai replied to Absalom, \u201cThe advice Ahithophel has given this time is not good.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4036272, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 17, "verse": 8, "text": "Hushai continued, \u201cYou know your father and his men. They are warriors and are desperate like a wild bear robbed of her cubs. \u24d1 Your father is an experienced soldier who won\u2019t spend the night with the people.", "comment": "\u24d1 Pr 17:12; Hs 13:8"}, {"pk": 4036273, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 17, "verse": 9, "text": "He\u2019s probably already hiding in one of the caves [3] or some other place. If some of our troops fall [4] first, someone is sure to hear and say, \u2018There\u2019s been a slaughter among the people who follow Absalom.\u2019", "comment": "[3] Or pits, or ravines
[4] Lit And it will be when a falling on them at"}, {"pk": 4036274, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 17, "verse": 10, "text": "Then, even a brave man with the heart of a lion \u24d2 will lose heart [5] because all Israel knows that your father and the valiant men with him are warriors.", "comment": "\u24d2 Am 3:8
[5] Lit melt"}, {"pk": 4036275, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 17, "verse": 11, "text": "Instead, I advise that all Israel from Dan to Beer-sheba\u2009\u2014\u2009as numerous as the sand by the sea \u24d3 \u2009\u2014\u2009be gathered to you and that you personally go into battle.", "comment": "\u24d3 Gn 22:17"}, {"pk": 4036276, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 17, "verse": 12, "text": "Then we will attack David wherever we find him, and we will descend on him like dew on the ground. Not even one will be left\u2014neither he nor any of the men with him."}, {"pk": 4036277, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 17, "verse": 13, "text": "If he retreats to some city, all Israel will bring ropes to that city, and we will drag its stones [6] into the valley until not even a pebble can be found there.\u201d", "comment": "[6] Lit drag it"}, {"pk": 4036278, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 17, "verse": 14, "text": "Since the LORD had decreed \u24d4 that Ahithophel\u2019s good advice be undermined \u24d5 in order to bring about Absalom\u2019s ruin, Absalom and all the men of Israel said, \u201cThe advice of Hushai the Archite is better than Ahithophel\u2019s advice.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d4 Pr 21:30; 1Co 1:19
\u24d5 2Sm 15:31-34"}, {"pk": 4036279, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 17, "verse": 15, "text": "Hushai then told the priests Zadok and Abiathar, \u201cThis is what [7] Ahithophel advised Absalom and the elders of Israel, and this is what [8] I advised.", "comment": "[8] Lit and like this and like this
[7] Lit \u201cLike this and like this"}, {"pk": 4036280, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 17, "verse": 16, "text": "Now send someone quickly and tell David, \u2018Don\u2019t spend the night at the wilderness ford, [9] but be sure to cross over the Jordan, [10] \u24d6 or the king and all the people with him will be devoured.\u2019\u201d", "comment": "[10] the Jordan supplied for clarity
[9] Some Hb mss; MT reads plains
\u24d6 2Sm 15:28"}, {"pk": 4036281, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 17, "verse": 17, "text": "Jonathan and Ahimaaz were staying at En-rogel, where a servant girl would come and pass along information to them. They in turn would go and inform King David, because they dared not be seen entering the city."}, {"pk": 4036282, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 17, "verse": 18, "text": "However, a young man did see them and informed Absalom. So the two left quickly and came to the house of a man in Bahurim. He had a well in his courtyard, and they climbed down into it."}, {"pk": 4036283, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 17, "verse": 19, "text": "Then his wife took the cover, placed it over the mouth of the well, and scattered grain on it so nobody would know anything."}, {"pk": 4036284, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 17, "verse": 20, "text": "Absalom\u2019s servants came to the woman at the house and asked, \u201cWhere are Ahimaaz and Jonathan?\u201d \u201cThey passed by toward the water,\u201d [11] the woman replied to them. The men searched but did not find them, so they returned to Jerusalem.", "comment": "[11] Or brook; Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4036285, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 17, "verse": 21, "text": "After they had gone, Ahimaaz and Jonathan climbed out of the well and went and informed King David. They told him, \u201cGet up and immediately ford the river, for Ahithophel has given this advice against you.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4036286, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 17, "verse": 22, "text": "So David and all the people with him got up and crossed the Jordan. By daybreak, there was no one who had not crossed the Jordan."}, {"pk": 4036287, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 17, "verse": 23, "text": "When Ahithophel realized that his advice had not been followed, he saddled his donkey and set out for his house in his hometown. He set his house in order and hanged himself. \u24d7 So he died and was buried in his father\u2019s tomb.", "comment": "\u24d7 Mt 27:5"}, {"pk": 4036288, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 17, "verse": 24, "text": "David had arrived at Mahanaim by the time Absalom crossed the Jordan with all the men of Israel."}, {"pk": 4036289, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 17, "verse": 25, "text": "Now Absalom had appointed Amasa \u24d8 over the army in Joab\u2019s place. Amasa was the son of a man named Ithra [12] the Israelite; [13] \u24d9 Ithra had married Abigail daughter of Nahash. [14] Abigail was a sister to Zeruiah, Joab\u2019s mother.", "comment": "\u24d9 1Ch 2:13-17
\u24d8 2Sm 19:13; 20:9-12; 1Kg 2:5,32
[12] Or Jether
[13] Some LXX mss read Ishmaelite
[14] Some LXX mss read Jesse"}, {"pk": 4036290, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 17, "verse": 26, "text": "And Israel and Absalom camped in the land of Gilead."}, {"pk": 4036291, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 17, "verse": 27, "text": "When David came to Mahanaim, Shobi son of Nahash \u24da from Rabbah \u24db of the Ammonites, Machir son of Ammiel from Lo-debar, \u24dc and Barzillai the Gileadite from Rogelim \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dc 2Sm 9:4
\u24da 2Sm 10:1-2
\u24db 2Sm 12:26-29
\u24dd 2Sm 19:31-32; 1Kg 2:7; Ezr 2:61"}, {"pk": 4036292, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 17, "verse": 28, "text": "brought beds, basins, [15] and pottery items. They also brought wheat, barley, flour, roasted grain, beans, lentils, [16]", "comment": "[16] LXX, Syr; MT adds roasted grain
[15] LXX reads brought 10 embroidered beds with double coverings, 10 vessels"}, {"pk": 4036293, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 17, "verse": 29, "text": "honey, curds, sheep, goats, and cheese [17] from the herd for David and the people with him to eat. They had reasoned, \u201cThe people must be hungry, exhausted, and thirsty in the wilderness.\u201d", "comment": "[17] Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4036294, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 18, "verse": 1, "text": "David reviewed his troops and appointed commanders of thousands and of hundreds over them."}, {"pk": 4036295, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 18, "verse": 2, "text": "He then sent out the troops, a third under Joab, a third under Joab\u2019s brother Abishai son of Zeruiah, and a third under Ittai of Gath. The king said to the troops, \u201cI must also march out with you.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4036296, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 18, "verse": 3, "text": "\u201cYou must not go!\u201d \u24d0 the people pleaded. \u201cIf we have to flee, they will not pay any attention to us. Even if half of us die, they will not pay any attention to us because you are worth [1] ten thousand of us. Therefore, it is better if you support us from the city.\u201d", "comment": "[1] Some Hb mss, LXX, Vg; other Hb mss read because there would now be about
\u24d0 2Sm 21:17"}, {"pk": 4036297, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 18, "verse": 4, "text": "\u201cI will do whatever you think is best,\u201d the king replied to them. So he stood beside the city gate while all the troops marched out by hundreds and thousands."}, {"pk": 4036298, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 18, "verse": 5, "text": "The king commanded Joab, Abishai, and Ittai, \u201cTreat the young man Absalom gently for my sake.\u201d All the people heard the king\u2019s orders to all the commanders about Absalom."}, {"pk": 4036299, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 18, "verse": 6, "text": "Then David\u2019s forces marched into the field to engage Israel in battle, which took place in the forest of Ephraim."}, {"pk": 4036300, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 18, "verse": 7, "text": "Israel\u2019s army was defeated by David\u2019s soldiers, and the slaughter there was vast that day\u2009\u2014\u2009twenty thousand dead."}, {"pk": 4036301, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 18, "verse": 8, "text": "The battle spread over the entire area, and that day the forest claimed more people than the sword."}, {"pk": 4036302, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 18, "verse": 9, "text": "Absalom was riding on his mule when he happened to meet David\u2019s soldiers. When the mule went under the tangled branches of a large oak tree, Absalom\u2019s head was caught fast in the tree. The mule under him kept going, so he was suspended in midair. [2]", "comment": "[2] Lit was between heaven and earth"}, {"pk": 4036303, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 18, "verse": 10, "text": "One of the men saw him and informed Joab. He said, \u201cI just saw Absalom hanging in an oak tree!\u201d"}, {"pk": 4036304, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 18, "verse": 11, "text": "\u201cYou just saw him!\u201d Joab exclaimed. [3] \u201cWhy didn\u2019t you strike him to the ground right there? I would have given you ten silver pieces [4] and a belt!\u201d", "comment": "[3] Lit Joab said to the man who told him
[4] About four ounces of silver"}, {"pk": 4036305, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 18, "verse": 12, "text": "The man replied to Joab, \u201cEven if I had the weight of a thousand pieces of silver [5] in my hand, I would not raise my hand against the king\u2019s son. For we heard the king command you, Abishai, and Ittai, \u2018Protect the young man Absalom for me.\u2019 [6] \u24d1", "comment": "[5] About 25 pounds of silver
[6] Some Hb mss, LXX, Tg, Vg; other Hb mss read \u2018Protect, whoever, the young man Absalom\u2019; Hb obscure
\u24d1 2Sm 18:5"}, {"pk": 4036306, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 18, "verse": 13, "text": "If I had jeopardized my own [7] life\u2009\u2014\u2009and nothing is hidden from the king\u2009\u2014\u2009you would have abandoned me.\u201d", "comment": "[7] Alt Hb tradition reads jeopardized his"}, {"pk": 4036307, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 18, "verse": 14, "text": "Joab said, \u201cI\u2019m not going to waste time with you!\u201d He then took three spears in his hand and thrust them into Absalom\u2019s chest. While Absalom was still alive in the oak tree,"}, {"pk": 4036308, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 18, "verse": 15, "text": "ten young men who were Joab\u2019s armor-bearers surrounded Absalom, struck him, and killed him."}, {"pk": 4036309, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 18, "verse": 16, "text": "Joab blew the ram\u2019s horn, and the troops broke off their pursuit of Israel because Joab restrained them."}, {"pk": 4036310, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 18, "verse": 17, "text": "They took Absalom, threw him into a large pit in the forest, and raised up a huge mound of stones over him. \u24d2 And all Israel fled, each to his tent. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d2 Jos 7:24-26; 8:29
\u24d3 1Sm 4:10; 2Sm 19:8; 20:1,22; 2Kg 8:21"}, {"pk": 4036311, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 18, "verse": 18, "text": "When he was alive, Absalom had taken a pillar and raised it up \u24d4 for himself in the King\u2019s Valley, \u24d5 since he thought, \u201cI have no son \u24d6 to preserve the memory of my name.\u201d So he named the pillar after himself. It is still called Absalom\u2019s Monument today.", "comment": "\u24d5 Gn 14:17
\u24d4 Gn 28:18; Dt 16:22; 1Sm 15:12; 2Kg 18:4
\u24d6 2Sm 14:27"}, {"pk": 4036312, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 18, "verse": 19, "text": "Ahimaaz son of Zadok \u24d7 said, \u201cPlease let me run and tell the king the good news that the LORD has vindicated him by freeing him from his enemies.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d7 2Sm 15:36"}, {"pk": 4036313, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 18, "verse": 20, "text": "Joab replied to him, \u201cYou are not the man to take good news today. You may do it another day, but today you aren\u2019t taking good news, because the king\u2019s son is dead.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4036314, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 18, "verse": 21, "text": "Joab then said to a Cushite, \u201cGo tell the king what you have seen.\u201d The Cushite bowed to Joab and took off running."}, {"pk": 4036315, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 18, "verse": 22, "text": "However, Ahimaaz son of Zadok persisted and said to Joab, \u201cNo matter what, please let me also run behind the Cushite!\u201d Joab replied, \u201cMy son, why do you want to run since you won\u2019t get a reward?\u201d [8]", "comment": "[8] Or you have no good news?"}, {"pk": 4036316, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 18, "verse": 23, "text": "\u201cNo matter what, I want to run!\u201d \u201cThen run!\u201d Joab said to him. So Ahimaaz ran by way of the plain and outran the Cushite."}, {"pk": 4036317, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 18, "verse": 24, "text": "David was sitting between the city gates \u24d8 when the watchman went up to the roof of the city gate and over to the wall. \u24d9 The watchman looked out and saw a man running alone.", "comment": "\u24d8 2Sm 19:8
\u24d9 2Sm 13:34; 2Kg 9:17"}, {"pk": 4036318, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 18, "verse": 25, "text": "He called out and told the king. The king said, \u201cIf he\u2019s alone, he bears good news.\u201d As the first runner came closer,"}, {"pk": 4036319, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 18, "verse": 26, "text": "the watchman saw another man running. He called out to the gatekeeper, \u201cLook! Another man is running alone!\u201d \u201cThis one is also bringing good news,\u201d said the king."}, {"pk": 4036320, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 18, "verse": 27, "text": "The watchman said, \u201cThe way the first man runs looks to me like the way Ahimaaz son of Zadok runs.\u201d \u24da \u201cThis is a good man; he comes with good news,\u201d \u24db the king commented.", "comment": "\u24da 2Kg 9:20
\u24db 1Kg 1:42"}, {"pk": 4036321, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 18, "verse": 28, "text": "Ahimaaz called out to the king, \u201cAll is well,\u201d and paid homage to the king with his face to the ground. He continued, \u201cBlessed be the LORD your God! He delivered up the men who rebelled against my lord the king.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4036322, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 18, "verse": 29, "text": "The king asked, \u201cIs the young man Absalom all right?\u201d Ahimaaz replied, \u201cWhen Joab sent the king\u2019s servant and your servant, I saw a big disturbance, but I don\u2019t know what it was.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4036323, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 18, "verse": 30, "text": "The king said, \u201cMove aside and stand here.\u201d So he stood to one side."}, {"pk": 4036324, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 18, "verse": 31, "text": "Just then the Cushite came and said, \u201cMay my lord the king hear the good news: The LORD has vindicated you today by freeing you from all who rise against you!\u201d"}, {"pk": 4036325, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 18, "verse": 32, "text": "The king asked the Cushite, \u201cIs the young man Absalom all right?\u201d The Cushite replied, \u201cI wish that the enemies of my lord the king, along with all who rise up against you with evil intent, would become like that young man.\u201d \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc 1Sm 25:26"}, {"pk": 4036326, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 18, "verse": 33, "text": "The king was deeply moved and went up to the chamber above the city gate and wept. As he walked, he cried, \u201cMy son Absalom! My son, my son Absalom! If only I had died instead of you, Absalom, my son, my son!\u201d \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd 2Sm 19:4"}, {"pk": 4036327, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 19, "verse": 1, "text": "It was reported to Joab, \u201cThe king is weeping. He\u2019s mourning over Absalom.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4036328, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 19, "verse": 2, "text": "That day\u2019s victory was turned into mourning for all the troops because on that day the troops heard, \u201cThe king is grieving over his son.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4036329, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 19, "verse": 3, "text": "So they returned to the city quietly that day like troops come in when they are humiliated after fleeing in battle."}, {"pk": 4036330, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 19, "verse": 4, "text": "But the king covered his face \u24d0 and cried loudly, \u201cMy son Absalom! Absalom, my son, my son!\u201d", "comment": "\u24d0 2Sm 15:30"}, {"pk": 4036331, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 19, "verse": 5, "text": "Then Joab went into the house to the king and said, \u201cToday you have shamed all your soldiers\u2009\u2014\u2009those who saved your life as well as your sons, your wives, and your concubines\u2009\u2014\u2009"}, {"pk": 4036332, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 19, "verse": 6, "text": "by loving your enemies and hating those who love you! Today you have made it clear that the commanders and soldiers mean nothing to you. In fact, today I know that if Absalom were alive and all of us were dead, it would be fine with you! [1]", "comment": "[1] Lit be right in your eyes"}, {"pk": 4036333, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 19, "verse": 7, "text": "\u201cNow get up! Go out and encourage [2] your soldiers, for I swear by the LORD that if you don\u2019t go out, not a man will remain with you tonight. \u24d1 This will be worse for you than all the trouble that has come to you from your youth until now!\u201d", "comment": "\u24d1 Pr 14:28
[2] Lit speak to the heart of"}, {"pk": 4036334, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 19, "verse": 8, "text": "So the king got up and sat in the city gate, \u24d2 and all the people were told: \u201cLook, the king is sitting in the city gate.\u201d Then they all came into the king\u2019s presence. Meanwhile, each Israelite had fled to his tent. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d2 2Sm 18:4,24,33
\u24d3 2Sm 18:17"}, {"pk": 4036335, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 19, "verse": 9, "text": "People throughout all the tribes of Israel were arguing among themselves, saying, \u201cThe king rescued us from the grasp of our enemies, \u24d4 and he saved us from the grasp of the Philistines, \u24d5 but now he has fled from the land because of Absalom. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d4 2Sm 8:1-14
\u24d5 2Sm 5:20; 8:1
\u24d6 2Sm 15:14"}, {"pk": 4036336, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 19, "verse": 10, "text": "But Absalom, the man we anointed over us, has died in battle. So why do you say nothing about restoring the king?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4036337, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 19, "verse": 11, "text": "King David sent word to the priests Zadok and Abiathar: \u24d7 \u201cSay to the elders of Judah, \u2018Why should you be the last to restore the king to his palace? The talk of all Israel has reached the king at his house.", "comment": "\u24d7 2Sm 15:29"}, {"pk": 4036338, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 19, "verse": 12, "text": "You are my brothers, my flesh and blood. [3] \u24d8 So why should you be the last to restore the king?\u2019", "comment": "[3] Lit my bone and my flesh
\u24d8 Gn 29:14; 2Sm 5:1"}, {"pk": 4036339, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 19, "verse": 13, "text": "And tell Amasa, \u24d9 \u2018Aren\u2019t you my flesh and blood? [4] May God punish me and do so severely if you don\u2019t become commander of my army from now on instead of Joab!\u2009\u2019\u201d", "comment": "[4] Lit my bone and my flesh?
\u24d9 2Sm 17:25"}, {"pk": 4036340, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 19, "verse": 14, "text": "So he won over [5] all the men of Judah, and they unanimously sent word to the king: \u201cCome back, you and all your servants.\u201d", "comment": "[5] Lit he turned the heart of"}, {"pk": 4036341, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 19, "verse": 15, "text": "Then the king returned. When he arrived at the Jordan, Judah came to Gilgal to meet the king and escort him across the Jordan."}, {"pk": 4036342, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 19, "verse": 16, "text": "Shimei son of Gera, \u24da the Benjaminite from Bahurim, hurried down with the men of Judah to meet King David.", "comment": "\u24da 2Sm 16:5; 1Kg 2:8"}, {"pk": 4036343, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 19, "verse": 17, "text": "There were a thousand men from Benjamin with him. Ziba, an attendant from the house of Saul, \u24db with his fifteen sons and twenty servants also rushed down to the Jordan ahead of the king.", "comment": "\u24db 2Sm 16:1-4"}, {"pk": 4036344, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 19, "verse": 18, "text": "They forded the Jordan to bring the king\u2019s household across and do whatever the king desired. [6] When Shimei son of Gera crossed the Jordan, he fell facedown before the king", "comment": "[6] Lit do what is good in his eyes"}, {"pk": 4036345, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 19, "verse": 19, "text": "and said to him, \u201cMy lord, don\u2019t hold me guilty, and don\u2019t remember your servant\u2019s wrongdoing on the day my lord the king left Jerusalem. \u24dc May the king not take it to heart.", "comment": "\u24dc 2Sm 16:5-13"}, {"pk": 4036346, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 19, "verse": 20, "text": "For your servant knows that I have sinned. But look! Today I am the first one of the entire house of Joseph to come down to meet my lord the king.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4036347, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 19, "verse": 21, "text": "Abishai son of Zeruiah asked, \u201cShouldn\u2019t Shimei be put to death for this, because he cursed the LORD\u2019s anointed?\u201d \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Ex 22:28"}, {"pk": 4036348, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 19, "verse": 22, "text": "David answered, \u201cSons of Zeruiah, do we agree on anything? \u24d0 Have you become my adversary today? Should any man be killed in Israel today? Am I not aware that today I\u2019m king over Israel?\u201d", "comment": "\u24d0 2Sm 3:39; 16:10"}, {"pk": 4036349, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 19, "verse": 23, "text": "So the king said to Shimei, \u201cYou will not die.\u201d Then the king gave him his oath. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 1Kg 2:8-9,37,46"}, {"pk": 4036350, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 19, "verse": 24, "text": "Mephibosheth, \u24d2 Saul\u2019s grandson, also went down to meet the king. He had not taken care of his feet, trimmed his mustache, or washed his clothes from the day the king left until the day he returned safely.", "comment": "\u24d2 2Sm 9:6"}, {"pk": 4036351, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 19, "verse": 25, "text": "When he came from Jerusalem to meet the king, the king asked him, \u201cMephibosheth, why didn\u2019t you come with me?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4036352, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 19, "verse": 26, "text": "\u201cMy lord the king,\u201d he replied, \u201cmy servant Ziba betrayed me. Actually your servant said: \u2018I\u2019ll saddle the donkey for myself [7] so that I may ride it and go with the king\u2019\u2009\u2014\u2009for your servant is lame. \u24d3", "comment": "[7] LXX, Syr, Vg read said to him, \u2018Saddle the donkey for me
\u24d3 2Sm 4:4; 9:3"}, {"pk": 4036353, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 19, "verse": 27, "text": "Ziba slandered your servant to my lord the king. \u24d4 But my lord the king is like the angel of God, \u24d5 so do whatever you think best. [8]", "comment": "\u24d5 2Sm 14:17,20
\u24d4 2Sm 16:1-4
[8] Lit do what is good in your eyes"}, {"pk": 4036354, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 19, "verse": 28, "text": "For my grandfather\u2019s entire family deserves death from my lord the king, but you set your servant among those who eat at your table. \u24d6 So what further right do I have to keep on making appeals to the king?\u201d", "comment": "\u24d6 2Sm 9:1-13"}, {"pk": 4036355, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 19, "verse": 29, "text": "The king said to him, \u201cWhy keep on speaking about these matters of yours? I hereby declare: you and Ziba are to divide the land.\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 2Sm 9:9; 16:4"}, {"pk": 4036356, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 19, "verse": 30, "text": "Mephibosheth said to the king, \u201cInstead, since my lord the king has come to his palace safely, let Ziba take it all!\u201d"}, {"pk": 4036357, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 19, "verse": 31, "text": "Barzillai the Gileadite \u24d8 had come down from Rogelim and accompanied the king to the Jordan River to see him off at the Jordan.", "comment": "\u24d8 1Kg 2:7"}, {"pk": 4036358, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 19, "verse": 32, "text": "Barzillai was a very old man\u2009\u2014\u2009eighty years old\u2009\u2014\u2009and since he was a very wealthy man, he had provided for the needs of the king while he stayed in Mahanaim. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 2Sm 17:27-29"}, {"pk": 4036359, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 19, "verse": 33, "text": "The king said to Barzillai, \u201cCross over with me, and I\u2019ll provide for you [9] at my side in Jerusalem.\u201d", "comment": "[9] LXX reads for your old age; Ru 4:15"}, {"pk": 4036360, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 19, "verse": 34, "text": "Barzillai replied to the king, \u201cHow many years of my life are left that I should go up to Jerusalem with the king?"}, {"pk": 4036361, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 19, "verse": 35, "text": "I\u2019m now eighty years old. \u24da Can I discern what is pleasant and what is not? Can your servant taste what he eats or drinks? Can I still hear the voice of male and female singers? Why should your servant be an added burden to my lord the king? \u24db", "comment": "\u24db 2Sm 15:33
\u24da Ps 90:10"}, {"pk": 4036362, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 19, "verse": 36, "text": "Since your servant is only going with the king a little way across the Jordan, why should the king repay me with such a reward?"}, {"pk": 4036363, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 19, "verse": 37, "text": "Please let your servant return so that I may die in my own city near the tomb of my father and mother. But here is your servant Chimham: \u24dc let him cross over with my lord the king. Do for him what seems good to you.\u201d [10]", "comment": "[10] Lit what is good in your eyes, also in v. 38
\u24dc 1Kg 2:7; Jr 41:17"}, {"pk": 4036364, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 19, "verse": 38, "text": "The king replied, \u201cChimham will cross over with me, and I will do for him what seems good to you, and whatever you desire from me I will do for you.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4036365, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 19, "verse": 39, "text": "So all the people crossed the Jordan, and then the king crossed. The king kissed Barzillai and blessed him, and Barzillai returned to his home."}, {"pk": 4036366, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 19, "verse": 40, "text": "The king went on to Gilgal, and Chimham went with him. All the troops of Judah and half of Israel\u2019s escorted the king."}, {"pk": 4036367, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 19, "verse": 41, "text": "Suddenly, all the men of Israel came to the king. They asked him, \u201cWhy did our brothers, the men of Judah, take you away secretly and transport the king and his household across the Jordan, along with all of David\u2019s men?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4036368, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 19, "verse": 42, "text": "All the men of Judah responded to the men of Israel, \u201cBecause the king is our relative. Why does this make you angry? Have we ever eaten anything of the king\u2019s or been honored at all?\u201d [11]", "comment": "[11] LXX reads king\u2019s or has he given us a gift or granted us a portion"}, {"pk": 4036369, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 19, "verse": 43, "text": "The men of Israel answered the men of Judah: \u201cWe have ten shares in the king, \u24dd so we have a greater claim to David than you. Why then do you despise us? Weren\u2019t we the first to speak of restoring our king?\u201d \u24d0 But the words of the men of Judah were harsher than those of the men of Israel.", "comment": "\u24d0 2Sm 19:9-10
\u24dd 1Kg 11:31"}, {"pk": 4036370, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 20, "verse": 1, "text": "Now a wicked man, a Benjaminite named Sheba son of Bichri, happened to be there. He blew the ram\u2019s horn and shouted: We have no portion in David,
no inheritance in Jesse\u2019s son.
Each man to his tent, [1] Israel!
", "comment": "[1] Alt Hb tradition reads gods"}, {"pk": 4036371, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 20, "verse": 2, "text": "So all the men of Israel deserted David and followed Sheba son of Bichri, but the men of Judah from the Jordan all the way to Jerusalem remained loyal to their king. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 1Kg 12:16-17"}, {"pk": 4036372, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 20, "verse": 3, "text": "When David came to his palace in Jerusalem, he took the ten concubines he had left to take care of the palace and placed them under guard. \u24d2 He provided for them, but he was not intimate with them. They were confined until the day of their death, living as widows.", "comment": "\u24d2 2Sm 15:16; 16:21-22"}, {"pk": 4036373, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 20, "verse": 4, "text": "The king said to Amasa, \u201cSummon the men of Judah to me within three days and be here yourself.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4036374, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 20, "verse": 5, "text": "Amasa went to summon Judah, but he took longer than the time allotted him."}, {"pk": 4036375, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 20, "verse": 6, "text": "So David said to Abishai, \u201cSheba son of Bichri will do more harm to us than Absalom. Take your lord\u2019s soldiers and pursue him, or he will find fortified cities and elude us.\u201d [2]", "comment": "[2] Lit and snatch away our eyes"}, {"pk": 4036376, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 20, "verse": 7, "text": "So Joab\u2019s men, the Cherethites, the Pelethites, and all the warriors marched out under Abishai\u2019s command; [3] they left Jerusalem to pursue Sheba son of Bichri.", "comment": "[3] Lit out following him"}, {"pk": 4036377, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 20, "verse": 8, "text": "They were at the great stone in Gibeon when Amasa joined them. Joab was wearing his uniform and over it was a belt around his waist with a sword in its sheath. As he approached, the sword fell out."}, {"pk": 4036378, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 20, "verse": 9, "text": "Joab asked Amasa, \u201cAre you well, my brother?\u201d Then with his right hand Joab grabbed Amasa by the beard to kiss him. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Mt 26:49; Mk 14:45; Lk 22:47"}, {"pk": 4036379, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 20, "verse": 10, "text": "Amasa was not on guard against the sword in Joab\u2019s hand, and Joab stabbed him in the stomach with it and spilled his intestines out on the ground. Joab did not stab him again, and Amasa died. \u24d4 Joab and his brother Abishai pursued Sheba son of Bichri.", "comment": "\u24d4 1Kg 2:5"}, {"pk": 4036380, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 20, "verse": 11, "text": "One of Joab\u2019s young men had stood over Amasa saying, \u201cWhoever favors Joab and whoever is for David, follow Joab!\u201d"}, {"pk": 4036381, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 20, "verse": 12, "text": "Now Amasa had been writhing in his blood in the middle of the highway, and the man had seen that all the troops stopped. So he moved Amasa from the highway to the field and threw a garment over him because he realized that all those who encountered Amasa were stopping."}, {"pk": 4036382, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 20, "verse": 13, "text": "When he was removed from the highway, all the men passed by and followed Joab to pursue Sheba son of Bichri."}, {"pk": 4036383, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 20, "verse": 14, "text": "Sheba passed through all the tribes of Israel to Abel of Beth-maacah. All the Berites [4] came together and followed him.", "comment": "[4] LXX, Vg read Bichrites"}, {"pk": 4036384, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 20, "verse": 15, "text": "Joab\u2019s troops came and besieged Sheba in Abel of Beth-maacah. They built a siege ramp \u24d5 against the outer wall of the city. While all the troops with Joab were battering the wall to make it collapse,", "comment": "\u24d5 2Kg 19:32; Is 37:33; Jr 6:6; Ezk 4:2; 26:8"}, {"pk": 4036385, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 20, "verse": 16, "text": "a wise woman called out from the city, \u201cListen! Listen! Please tell Joab to come here and let me speak with him.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4036386, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 20, "verse": 17, "text": "When he had come near her, the woman asked, \u201cAre you Joab?\u201d \u201cI am,\u201d he replied. \u201cListen to the words of your servant,\u201d she said to him. He answered, \u201cI\u2019m listening.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4036387, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 20, "verse": 18, "text": "She said, \u201cIn the past they used to say, \u2018Seek counsel in Abel,\u2019 and that\u2019s how they settled disputes."}, {"pk": 4036388, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 20, "verse": 19, "text": "I am one of the peaceful and faithful in Israel, but you\u2019re trying to destroy a city that is like a mother in Israel. Why would you devour the LORD\u2019s inheritance?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4036389, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 20, "verse": 20, "text": "Joab protested: \u201cNever! I would never devour or demolish!"}, {"pk": 4036390, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 20, "verse": 21, "text": "That is not the case. There is a man named Sheba son of Bichri, from the hill country of Ephraim, who has rebelled against King David. Deliver this one man, and I will withdraw from the city.\u201d The woman replied to Joab, \u201cWatch! His head will be thrown over the wall to you.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4036391, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 20, "verse": 22, "text": "The woman went to all the people with her wise counsel, \u24d6 and they cut off the head of Sheba son of Bichri and threw it to Joab. So he blew the ram\u2019s horn, and they dispersed from the city, each to his own tent. Joab returned to the king in Jerusalem.", "comment": "\u24d6 Ec 9:14-15"}, {"pk": 4036392, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 20, "verse": 23, "text": "Joab commanded the whole army of Israel; \u24d7 Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and Pelethites;
", "comment": "\u24d7 2Sm 8:16-18; 1Kg 4:3-6"}, {"pk": 4036393, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 20, "verse": 24, "text": "Adoram [5] was over forced labor; \u24d8 Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was court historian;
", "comment": "\u24d8 1Kg 12:18
[5] Some Hb mss, LXX, Syr read Adoniram; 1Kg 4:6; 5:14"}, {"pk": 4036394, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 20, "verse": 25, "text": "Sheva was court secretary; Zadok and Abiathar were priests;
"}, {"pk": 4036395, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 20, "verse": 26, "text": "and in addition, Ira the Jairite was David\u2019s priest.
"}, {"pk": 4036396, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 21, "verse": 1, "text": "During David\u2019s reign there was a famine for three successive years, so David inquired [1] of the LORD. The LORD answered, \u201cIt is due to Saul and to his bloody family, because he killed the Gibeonites.\u201d", "comment": "[1] Lit sought the face of"}, {"pk": 4036397, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 21, "verse": 2, "text": "The Gibeonites were not Israelites but rather a remnant of the Amorites. The Israelites had taken an oath concerning them, \u24d9 but Saul had tried to kill them in his zeal for the Israelites and Judah. So David summoned the Gibeonites and spoke to them.", "comment": "\u24d9 Jos 9:3-17"}, {"pk": 4036398, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 21, "verse": 3, "text": "He asked the Gibeonites, \u201cWhat should I do for you? How can I make atonement so that you will bring a blessing on [2] the LORD\u2019s inheritance?\u201d", "comment": "[2] Lit will bless"}, {"pk": 4036399, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 21, "verse": 4, "text": "The Gibeonites said to him, \u201cWe are not asking for silver and gold from Saul or his family, \u24da and we cannot put anyone to death in Israel.\u201d \u24db \u201cWhatever you say, I will do for you,\u201d he said.", "comment": "\u24db Lv 24:21-22
\u24da Nm 35:31-32"}, {"pk": 4036400, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 21, "verse": 5, "text": "They replied to the king, \u201cAs for the man who annihilated us and plotted to destroy us so we would not exist within the whole territory of Israel,"}, {"pk": 4036401, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 21, "verse": 6, "text": "let seven of his male descendants be handed over to us so we may hang [3] them in the presence of the LORD \u24dc at Gibeah of Saul, \u24dd the LORD\u2019s chosen.\u201d \u24d0 The king answered, \u201cI will hand them over.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d0 1Sm 10:24
[3] Or impale, orexpose
\u24dc Nm 25:4
\u24dd 1Sm 15:34"}, {"pk": 4036402, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 21, "verse": 7, "text": "David spared Mephibosheth, the son of Saul\u2019s son Jonathan, because of the oath of the LORD that was between David and Jonathan, Saul\u2019s son. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 1Sm 18:3; 20:12-17; 23:18"}, {"pk": 4036403, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 21, "verse": 8, "text": "But the king took Armoni and Mephibosheth, who were the two sons whom Rizpah \u24d2 daughter of Aiah had borne to Saul, and the five sons whom Merab [4] \u24d3 daughter of Saul had borne to Adriel son of Barzillai the Meholathite", "comment": "[4] Some Hb mss, LXX, Syr, Tg; other Hb mss read Michal
\u24d2 2Sm 3:7
\u24d3 1Sm 18:19"}, {"pk": 4036404, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 21, "verse": 9, "text": "and handed them over to the Gibeonites. They hanged [5] them on the hill in the presence of the LORD; the seven of them died together. They were executed in the first days of the harvest at the beginning of the barley harvest. [6]", "comment": "[6] = March\u2013April
[5] Or impaled, orexposed, also in v. 13"}, {"pk": 4036405, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 21, "verse": 10, "text": "Rizpah, Aiah\u2019s daughter, took sackcloth and spread it out for herself on the rock from the beginning of the harvest [7] until the rain poured down from heaven on the bodies. She kept the birds of the sky from them by day and the wild animals by night.", "comment": "[7] = April to October"}, {"pk": 4036406, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 21, "verse": 11, "text": "When it was reported to David what Saul\u2019s concubine Rizpah daughter of Aiah had done,"}, {"pk": 4036407, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 21, "verse": 12, "text": "he went and got the bones of Saul and his son Jonathan from the citizens of Jabesh-gilead. They had stolen them from the public square of Beth-shan where the Philistines had hung the bodies the day the Philistines killed Saul at Gilboa. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 1Sm 31:11-13"}, {"pk": 4036408, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 21, "verse": 13, "text": "David had the bones brought from there. They gathered up the bones of Saul\u2019s family who had been hanged"}, {"pk": 4036409, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 21, "verse": 14, "text": "and buried the bones of Saul and his son Jonathan at Zela in the land of Benjamin in the tomb of Saul\u2019s father Kish. They did everything the king commanded. After this, God was receptive to prayer for the land. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 2Sm 24:25"}, {"pk": 4036410, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 21, "verse": 15, "text": "The Philistines again waged war against Israel. David went down with his soldiers, and they fought the Philistines, but David became exhausted."}, {"pk": 4036411, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 21, "verse": 16, "text": "Then Ishbi-benob, one of the descendants of the giant, [8] whose bronze spear weighed about eight pounds [9] and who wore new armor, intended to kill David.", "comment": "[8] Or Raphah, also in vv. 18,20,22
[9] Lit 300 (shekels)"}, {"pk": 4036412, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 21, "verse": 17, "text": "But Abishai son of Zeruiah came to his aid, struck the Philistine, and killed him. Then David\u2019s men swore to him: \u201cYou must never again go out with us to battle. You must not extinguish the lamp of Israel.\u201d \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 2Sm 18:3; 1Kg 11:36; 15:4; 2Ch 21:7; Ps 132:17"}, {"pk": 4036413, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 21, "verse": 18, "text": "After this, \u24d7 there was another battle with the Philistines at Gob. At that time Sibbecai the Hushathite killed Saph, who was one of the descendants of the giant.", "comment": "\u24d7 1Ch 20:4-8"}, {"pk": 4036414, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 21, "verse": 19, "text": "Once again there was a battle with the Philistines at Gob, and Elhanan son of Jaare-oregim the Bethlehemite killed [10] Goliath of Gath. The shaft of his spear was like a weaver\u2019s beam. \u24d8", "comment": "[10] 1Ch 20:5 adds the brother of
\u24d8 1Sm 17:7"}, {"pk": 4036415, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 21, "verse": 20, "text": "At Gath there was still another battle. A huge man was there with six fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot\u2009\u2014\u2009twenty-four in all. He, too, was descended from the giant."}, {"pk": 4036416, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 21, "verse": 21, "text": "When he taunted Israel, Jonathan, son of David\u2019s brother Shimei, killed him."}, {"pk": 4036417, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 21, "verse": 22, "text": "These four were descended from the giant in Gath and were killed by David and his soldiers."}, {"pk": 4036418, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 22, "verse": 1, "text": "David spoke the words of this song to the LORD on the day the LORD rescued him from the grasp of all his enemies and from the grasp of Saul."}, {"pk": 4036419, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 22, "verse": 2, "text": "He said: \u24d9 The LORD is my rock, my fortress, \u24da and my deliverer,
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 18:2-50
\u24da Ps 31:3; 71:3"}, {"pk": 4036420, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 22, "verse": 3, "text": "my God, [1] my rock where I seek refuge.
My shield, the horn of my salvation, \u24db my stronghold, \u24dc my refuge, \u24dd
and my Savior, you save me from violence.
", "comment": "[1] LXX, Ps 18:2 read my God; MT reads God of
\u24db Lk 1:69
\u24dc Ps 9:9; 59:9,16-17; 62:2,6
\u24dd Ps 14:6; 71:7; Jr 16:19"}, {"pk": 4036421, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 22, "verse": 4, "text": "I called to the LORD, who is worthy of praise, \u24d0
and I was saved from my enemies.
", "comment": "\u24d0 1Ch 16:25; Ps 48:1; 96:4"}, {"pk": 4036422, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 22, "verse": 5, "text": "For the waves of death engulfed me; \u24d1
the torrents of destruction terrified me.
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 42:7; Jnh 2:3"}, {"pk": 4036423, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 22, "verse": 6, "text": "The ropes of Sheol entangled me;
the snares of death confronted me. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 116:3"}, {"pk": 4036424, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 22, "verse": 7, "text": "I called to the LORD in my distress;
I called to my God. \u24d3
From his temple he heard my voice,
and my cry for help reached his ears.
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 116:4; 120:1; Jnh 2:2"}, {"pk": 4036425, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 22, "verse": 8, "text": "Then the earth shook and quaked;
the foundations of the heavens [2] trembled; \u24d4
they shook because he burned with anger. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Jb 26:11
[2] Some Hb mss, Syr, Vg read mountains; Ps 18:7
\u24d4 Jdg 5:4; Ps 77:18; 97:4"}, {"pk": 4036426, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 22, "verse": 9, "text": "Smoke rose from his nostrils,
and consuming fire came from his mouth;
coals were set ablaze by it. [3]
", "comment": "[3] Or him"}, {"pk": 4036427, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 22, "verse": 10, "text": "He bent the heavens and came down, \u24d6
total darkness beneath his feet.
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 144:5; Is 64:1"}, {"pk": 4036428, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 22, "verse": 11, "text": "He rode on a cherub and flew,
soaring [4] on the wings of the wind.
", "comment": "[4] Some Hb mss; other Hb mss, Syr, Tg read he was seen"}, {"pk": 4036429, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 22, "verse": 12, "text": "He made darkness a canopy around him,
a gathering [5] of water and thick clouds. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 97:2
[5] Or sieve, or mass; Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4036430, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 22, "verse": 13, "text": "From the radiance of his presence,
blazing coals were ignited.
"}, {"pk": 4036431, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 22, "verse": 14, "text": "The LORD thundered from heaven;
the Most High made his voice heard. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Jb 37:4"}, {"pk": 4036432, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 22, "verse": 15, "text": "He shot arrows and scattered them; \u24d9
he hurled lightning bolts and routed them. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24d9 Dt 32:23; Ps 7:13; 77:17; Hab 3:11
\u24da Ps 144:6"}, {"pk": 4036433, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 22, "verse": 16, "text": "The depths of the sea became visible,
the foundations of the world were exposed
at the rebuke of the LORD,
at the blast of the breath \u24db of his nostrils. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24db Jb 4:9; Is 30:33
\u24dc Ex 15:8"}, {"pk": 4036434, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 22, "verse": 17, "text": "He reached down from on high
and took hold of me;
he pulled me out of deep water. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 144:7"}, {"pk": 4036435, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 22, "verse": 18, "text": "He rescued me from my powerful enemy
and from those who hated me,
for they were too strong for me.
"}, {"pk": 4036436, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 22, "verse": 19, "text": "They confronted me in the day of my calamity,
but the LORD was my support.
"}, {"pk": 4036437, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 22, "verse": 20, "text": "He brought me out to a spacious place; \u24d0
he rescued me because he delighted in me.
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 31:8; 118:5"}, {"pk": 4036438, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 22, "verse": 21, "text": "The LORD rewarded me
according to my righteousness; \u24d1
he repaid me
according to the cleanness of my hands. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 24:3-4
\u24d1 1Sm 26:23; 1Kg 8:32; Ps 7:8"}, {"pk": 4036439, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 22, "verse": 22, "text": "For I have kept the ways of the LORD \u24d3
and have not turned from my God to wickedness.
", "comment": "\u24d3 Pr 8:32"}, {"pk": 4036440, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 22, "verse": 23, "text": "Indeed, I let all his ordinances \u24d4 guide me [6]
and have not disregarded his statutes.
", "comment": "[6] Lit Indeed, all his ordinances have been in front of me
\u24d4 Ps 119:30,102"}, {"pk": 4036441, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 22, "verse": 24, "text": "I was blameless before him
and kept myself from my iniquity.
"}, {"pk": 4036442, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 22, "verse": 25, "text": "So the LORD repaid me
according to my righteousness,
according to my cleanness [7] in his sight.
", "comment": "[7] LXX, Syr, Vg read to the cleanness of my hands; Ps 18:24"}, {"pk": 4036443, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 22, "verse": 26, "text": "With the faithful
you prove yourself faithful,
with the blameless
you prove yourself blameless,
"}, {"pk": 4036444, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 22, "verse": 27, "text": "with the pure
you prove yourself pure;
but with the crooked
you prove yourself shrewd.
"}, {"pk": 4036445, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 22, "verse": 28, "text": "You rescue an oppressed people, \u24d5
but your eyes are set against the proud\u2009\u2014
you humble them. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Is 2:11-12,17; Lk 1:51
\u24d5 Ps 72:12-13"}, {"pk": 4036446, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 22, "verse": 29, "text": " LORD, you are my lamp;
the LORD illuminates my darkness. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Jb 29:3; Ps 27:1"}, {"pk": 4036447, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 22, "verse": 30, "text": "With you I can attack a barricade, [8]
and with my God I can leap over a wall. \u24d8
", "comment": "[8] Or a ridge, or raiders
\u24d8 2Sm 5:6-9"}, {"pk": 4036448, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 22, "verse": 31, "text": "God\u2009\u2014\u2009his way is perfect; \u24d9
the word of the LORD is pure. \u24da
He is a shield to all who take refuge in him.
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 119:140
\u24d9 Dt 32:4"}, {"pk": 4036449, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 22, "verse": 32, "text": "For who is God besides the LORD?
And who is a rock? Only our God.
"}, {"pk": 4036450, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 22, "verse": 33, "text": "God is my strong refuge; [9]
he makes my way perfect. [10]
", "comment": "[9] DSS, some LXX mss, Syr, Vg read God clothes me with strength; Ps 18:32
[10] Some LXX mss, Syr; MT reads he sets free the blameless his way; Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4036451, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 22, "verse": 34, "text": "He makes my feet like the feet of a deer
and sets me securely on the [11] heights. [12]
", "comment": "[12] Or on my high places
[11] LXX; some Hb mss read my; other Hb mss read his"}, {"pk": 4036452, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 22, "verse": 35, "text": "He trains my hands for war; \u24db
my arms can bend a bow of bronze.
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 144:1"}, {"pk": 4036453, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 22, "verse": 36, "text": "You have given me the shield of your salvation; \u24dc
your help [13] exalts me.
", "comment": "\u24dc Eph 6:16-17
[13] LXX reads humility; Ps 18:35"}, {"pk": 4036454, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 22, "verse": 37, "text": "You make a spacious place beneath me for my steps,
and my ankles do not give way.
"}, {"pk": 4036455, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 22, "verse": 38, "text": "I pursue my enemies and destroy them;
I do not turn back until they are wiped out.
"}, {"pk": 4036456, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 22, "verse": 39, "text": "I wipe them out and crush them,
and they do not rise;
they fall beneath my feet.
"}, {"pk": 4036457, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 22, "verse": 40, "text": "You have clothed me with strength for battle;
you subdue my adversaries beneath me. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 44:5"}, {"pk": 4036458, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 22, "verse": 41, "text": "You have made my enemies retreat before me; [14]
I annihilate those who hate me.
", "comment": "[14] Lit you gave me the neck of my enemies"}, {"pk": 4036459, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 22, "verse": 42, "text": "They look, but there is no one to save them\u2009\u2014
they look to the LORD, but he does not answer them. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 1Sm 28:6; Pr 1:28"}, {"pk": 4036460, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 22, "verse": 43, "text": "I pulverize them like dust of the earth;
I crush them and trample them like mud in the streets. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Is 10:6; Mc 7:10; Zch 10:5"}, {"pk": 4036461, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 22, "verse": 44, "text": "You have freed me from the feuds among my people; \u24d2
you have preserved me as head of nations;
a people I had not known serve me. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d2 2Sm 2:8-10; 15:1-6; 20:1-2
\u24d3 2Sm 8:1-14; Is 55:5"}, {"pk": 4036462, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 22, "verse": 45, "text": "Foreigners submit to me cringing;
as soon as they hear, they obey me.
"}, {"pk": 4036463, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 22, "verse": 46, "text": "Foreigners lose heart
and come trembling from their fortifications. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Mc 7:17"}, {"pk": 4036464, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 22, "verse": 47, "text": "The LORD lives\u2009\u2014\u2009blessed be my rock!
God, the rock of my salvation, \u24d5 is exalted.
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 89:26; 95:1"}, {"pk": 4036465, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 22, "verse": 48, "text": "God\u2009\u2014\u2009he grants me vengeance
and casts down peoples under me. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 144:2"}, {"pk": 4036466, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 22, "verse": 49, "text": "He frees me from my enemies.
You exalt me above my adversaries;
you rescue me from violent men. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 140:1"}, {"pk": 4036467, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 22, "verse": 50, "text": "Therefore I will give thanks to you among the nations, LORD;
I will sing praises about your name. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Rm 15:9"}, {"pk": 4036468, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 22, "verse": 51, "text": "He is a tower of salvation for [15] his king;
he shows loyalty to his anointed,
to David and his descendants forever. \u24d9
", "comment": "[15] DSS read he gives great victory to
\u24d9 2Sm 7:12-16; Lk 1:55"}, {"pk": 4036469, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 23, "verse": 1, "text": "These are the last words of David: The declaration of David son of Jesse, \u24da
the declaration of the man raised on high, [1]
the one anointed by the God of Jacob. \u24db
This is the most delightful of Israel\u2019s songs.
", "comment": "\u24da Lk 3:32
[1] Or raised up by the high God
\u24db 1Sm 16:12-13; Ps 89:20"}, {"pk": 4036470, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 23, "verse": 2, "text": "The Spirit of the LORD spoke through me,
his word was on my tongue. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Mt 22:43; 2Pt 1:21"}, {"pk": 4036471, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 23, "verse": 3, "text": "The God of Israel spoke;
the Rock of Israel said to me,
\u201cThe one who rules the people with justice,
who rules in the fear of God, \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 72:1-3; Is 11:1-5"}, {"pk": 4036472, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 23, "verse": 4, "text": "is like the morning light when the sun rises
on a cloudless morning,
the glisten of rain on sprouting grass.\u201d
"}, {"pk": 4036473, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 23, "verse": 5, "text": "Is it not true my house is with God?
For he has established a permanent covenant \u24d0 with me,
ordered and secured in every detail. \u24d1
Will he not bring about
my whole salvation and my every desire?
", "comment": "\u24d0 Gn 9:16; 17:7,19; 1Ch 16:17; Ps 105:10
\u24d1 2Sm 7:12-16; Ps 89:29; Is 55:3"}, {"pk": 4036474, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 23, "verse": 6, "text": "But all the wicked are like thorns raked aside;
they can never be picked up by hand.
"}, {"pk": 4036475, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 23, "verse": 7, "text": "The man who touches them
must be armed with iron and the shaft of a spear.
They will be completely burned up on the spot.
"}, {"pk": 4036476, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 23, "verse": 8, "text": "These are the names of David\u2019s warriors: \u24d2 Josheb-basshebeth the Tahchemonite was chief of the officers. [2] He wielded his spear [3] against eight hundred men that he killed at one time.", "comment": "\u24d2 1Ch 11:11-47
[2] Some Hb mss, LXX read Three
[3] Some Hb mss; other Hb mss, LXX read He was Adino the Eznite"}, {"pk": 4036477, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 23, "verse": 9, "text": "After him, Eleazar son of Dodo son of an Ahohite was among the three warriors with David when they defied the Philistines. The men of Israel retreated in the place they had gathered for battle,"}, {"pk": 4036478, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 23, "verse": 10, "text": "but Eleazar stood his ground and attacked the Philistines until his hand was tired and stuck to his sword. The LORD brought about a great victory that day. Then the troops came back to him, but only to plunder the dead."}, {"pk": 4036479, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 23, "verse": 11, "text": "After him was Shammah son of Agee the Hararite. The Philistines had assembled in formation where there was a field full of lentils. The troops fled from the Philistines,"}, {"pk": 4036480, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 23, "verse": 12, "text": "but Shammah took his stand in the middle of the field, defended it, and struck down the Philistines. So the LORD brought about a great victory."}, {"pk": 4036481, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 23, "verse": 13, "text": "Three of the thirty leading warriors went down at harvest time and came to David at the cave of Adullam, \u24d3 while a company of Philistines was camping in the Valley of Rephaim.", "comment": "\u24d3 1Sm 22:1"}, {"pk": 4036482, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 23, "verse": 14, "text": "At that time David was in the stronghold, \u24d4 and a Philistine garrison was at Bethlehem.", "comment": "\u24d4 1Sm 22:4-5"}, {"pk": 4036483, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 23, "verse": 15, "text": "David was extremely thirsty [4] and said, \u201cIf only someone would bring me water to drink from the well at the city gate of Bethlehem!\u201d", "comment": "[4] Lit And David craved"}, {"pk": 4036484, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 23, "verse": 16, "text": "So three of the warriors broke through the Philistine camp and drew water from the well at the gate of Bethlehem. They brought it back to David, but he refused to drink it. Instead, he poured it out to the LORD."}, {"pk": 4036485, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 23, "verse": 17, "text": "David said, \u201cLORD, I would never do such a thing! Is this not the blood of men who risked their lives?\u201d So he refused to drink it. Such were the exploits of the three warriors."}, {"pk": 4036486, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 23, "verse": 18, "text": "Abishai, Joab\u2019s brother and son of Zeruiah, \u24d5 was leader of the Three. [5] He wielded his spear against three hundred men and killed them, gaining a reputation among the Three.", "comment": "\u24d5 1Sm 26:3-6
[5] Some Hb mss, Syr read the Thirty"}, {"pk": 4036487, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 23, "verse": 19, "text": "Was he not more honored than the Three? He became their commander even though he did not become one of the Three. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 1Ch 11:21"}, {"pk": 4036488, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 23, "verse": 20, "text": "Benaiah son of Jehoiada \u24d7 was the son of a brave man from Kabzeel, a man of many exploits. Benaiah killed two sons [6] of Ariel [7] of Moab, and he went down into a pit on a snowy day and killed a lion.", "comment": "[7] Or two warriors
\u24d7 2Sm 8:18; 20:23
[6] LXX; MT omits sons"}, {"pk": 4036489, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 23, "verse": 21, "text": "He also killed an Egyptian, an impressive man. Even though the Egyptian had a spear in his hand, Benaiah went down to him with a club, snatched the spear out of the Egyptian\u2019s hand, and then killed him with his own spear."}, {"pk": 4036490, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 23, "verse": 22, "text": "These were the exploits of Benaiah son of Jehoiada, who had a reputation among the three warriors."}, {"pk": 4036491, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 23, "verse": 23, "text": "He was the most honored of the Thirty, but he did not become one of the Three. David put him in charge of his bodyguard."}, {"pk": 4036492, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 23, "verse": 24, "text": "Among the Thirty were Joab\u2019s brother Asahel, \u24d8 Elhanan son of Dodo of Bethlehem,
", "comment": "\u24d8 2Sm 2:18-23; 1Ch 27:7"}, {"pk": 4036493, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 23, "verse": 25, "text": "Shammah the Harodite, Elika the Harodite,
"}, {"pk": 4036494, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 23, "verse": 26, "text": "Helez the Paltite, Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite,
"}, {"pk": 4036495, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 23, "verse": 27, "text": "Abiezer the Anathothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite,
"}, {"pk": 4036496, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 23, "verse": 28, "text": "Zalmon the Ahohite, Maharai the Netophathite,
"}, {"pk": 4036497, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 23, "verse": 29, "text": "Heleb son of Baanah the Netophahite, Ittai son of Ribai from Gibeah of the Benjaminites,
"}, {"pk": 4036498, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 23, "verse": 30, "text": "Benaiah the Pirathonite, Hiddai from the wadis of Gaash, [8]
", "comment": "[8] Or from Nahale-gaash"}, {"pk": 4036499, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 23, "verse": 31, "text": "Abi-albon the Arbathite, Azmaveth the Barhumite,
"}, {"pk": 4036500, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 23, "verse": 32, "text": "Eliahba the Shaalbonite, the sons of Jashen, Jonathan son of [9]
", "comment": "[9] Some LXX mss; MT omits son of; 1Ch 11:34"}, {"pk": 4036501, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 23, "verse": 33, "text": "Shammah the Hararite, Ahiam son of Sharar the Hararite,
"}, {"pk": 4036502, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 23, "verse": 34, "text": "Eliphelet son of Ahasbai son of the Maacathite, Eliam son of Ahithophel the Gilonite, \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 2Sm 15:12"}, {"pk": 4036503, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 23, "verse": 35, "text": "Hezro the Carmelite, Paarai the Arbite,
"}, {"pk": 4036504, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 23, "verse": 36, "text": "Igal son of Nathan from Zobah, Bani the Gadite,
"}, {"pk": 4036505, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 23, "verse": 37, "text": "Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Beerothite, the armor-bearer for Joab son of Zeruiah,
"}, {"pk": 4036506, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 23, "verse": 38, "text": "Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite,
"}, {"pk": 4036507, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 23, "verse": 39, "text": "and Uriah \u24da the Hethite. \u24db
There were thirty-seven in all.", "comment": "\u24db 2Sm 11:3-26
\u24da Mt 1:6"}, {"pk": 4036508, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 24, "verse": 1, "text": "The LORD\u2019s anger burned against Israel again, and he stirred up David against them to say: \u201cGo, count the people of Israel and Judah.\u201d \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc 1Ch 21:1-28"}, {"pk": 4036509, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 24, "verse": 2, "text": "So the king said to Joab, the commander of his army, \u201cGo through all the tribes of Israel from Dan to Beer-sheba and register the troops so I can know their number.\u201d \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Nm 1:2-3; 1Sm 13:15"}, {"pk": 4036510, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 24, "verse": 3, "text": "Joab replied to the king, \u201cMay the LORD your God multiply the troops a hundred times more than they are \u24d0 \u2009\u2014\u2009while my lord the king looks on! But why does my lord the king want to do this?\u201d", "comment": "\u24d0 Dt 1:11"}, {"pk": 4036511, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 24, "verse": 4, "text": "Yet the king\u2019s order prevailed over Joab and the commanders of the army. So Joab and the commanders of the army left the king\u2019s presence to register the troops of Israel."}, {"pk": 4036512, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 24, "verse": 5, "text": "They crossed the Jordan and camped in Aroer, \u24d1 south of the town in the middle of the valley, and then proceeded toward Gad and Jazer.", "comment": "\u24d1 Dt 2:36; Jos 13:16,19"}, {"pk": 4036513, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 24, "verse": 6, "text": "They went to Gilead and to the land of the Hittites [1] and continued on to Dan-jaan and around to Sidon.", "comment": "[1] LXX; MT reads of Tahtim-hodshi; Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4036514, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 24, "verse": 7, "text": "They went to the fortress of Tyre and all the cities of the Hivites and Canaanites. Afterward, they went to the Negev of Judah at Beer-sheba."}, {"pk": 4036515, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 24, "verse": 8, "text": "When they had gone through the whole land, they returned to Jerusalem at the end of nine months and twenty days."}, {"pk": 4036516, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 24, "verse": 9, "text": "Joab gave the king the total of the registration of the troops. There were eight hundred thousand valiant armed men [2] from Israel and five hundred thousand men from Judah. \u24d2", "comment": "[2] Lit men of valor drawing the sword
\u24d2 Nm 1:45-46"}, {"pk": 4036517, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 24, "verse": 10, "text": "David\u2019s conscience troubled him \u24d3 after he had taken a census of the troops. He said to the LORD, \u201cI have sinned greatly in what I\u2019ve done. Now, LORD, because I\u2019ve been very foolish, \u24d4 please take away your servant\u2019s guilt.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d3 1Sm 24:5
\u24d4 Nm 12:9-12; 1Sm 13:13"}, {"pk": 4036518, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 24, "verse": 11, "text": "When David got up in the morning, the word of the LORD had come to the prophet Gad, \u24d5 David\u2019s seer: \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d5 1Sm 22:5
\u24d6 1Sm 9:9"}, {"pk": 4036519, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 24, "verse": 12, "text": "\u201cGo and say to David, \u2018This is what the LORD says: I am offering you three choices. Choose one of them, and I will do it to you.\u2019\u201d"}, {"pk": 4036520, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 24, "verse": 13, "text": "So Gad went to David, told him the choices, and asked him, \u201cDo you want three [3] years of famine to come on your land, to flee from your foes three months while they pursue you, or to have a plague in your land three days? Now, consider carefully [4] what answer I should take back to the one who sent me.\u201d", "comment": "[3] LXX; MT reads seven; 1Ch 21:12
[4] Lit Now, know and see"}, {"pk": 4036521, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 24, "verse": 14, "text": "David answered Gad, \u201cI have great anxiety. Please, let us fall into the LORD\u2019s hands because his mercies are great, \u24d7 but don\u2019t let me fall into human hands.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 103:8-18; 119:156"}, {"pk": 4036522, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 24, "verse": 15, "text": "So the LORD sent a plague on Israel from that morning until the appointed time, and from Dan to Beer-sheba seventy thousand men died."}, {"pk": 4036523, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 24, "verse": 16, "text": "Then the angel extended his hand toward Jerusalem to destroy it, \u24d8 but the LORD relented concerning the destruction \u24d9 and said to the angel who was destroying \u24da the people, \u201cEnough, withdraw your hand now!\u201d The angel of the LORD was then at the threshing floor of Araunah [5] the Jebusite. \u24db", "comment": "\u24d8 2Kg 19:35
\u24d9 Ex 32:14; Am 7:3-6
\u24da 1Co 10:10
[5] = Ornan in 1Ch 21:15-28; 2Ch 3:1
\u24db 2Ch 3:1"}, {"pk": 4036524, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 24, "verse": 17, "text": "When David saw the angel striking the people, he said to the LORD, \u201cLook, I am the one who has sinned; I am the one [6] who has done wrong. But these sheep, what have they done? Please, let your hand be against me and my father\u2019s family.\u201d", "comment": "[6] LXX reads shepherd"}, {"pk": 4036525, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 24, "verse": 18, "text": "Gad came to David that day and said to him, \u201cGo up and set up an altar to the LORD on the threshing floor of Araunah the Jebusite.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4036526, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 24, "verse": 19, "text": "David went up in obedience to Gad\u2019s command, just as the LORD had commanded."}, {"pk": 4036527, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 24, "verse": 20, "text": "Araunah looked down and saw the king and his servants coming toward him, so he went out and paid homage to the king with his face to the ground."}, {"pk": 4036528, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 24, "verse": 21, "text": "Araunah said, \u201cWhy has my lord the king come to his servant?\u201d David replied, \u201cTo buy the threshing floor from you in order to build an altar to the LORD, so the plague on the people may be halted.\u201d \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Nm 16:44-50"}, {"pk": 4036529, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 24, "verse": 22, "text": "Araunah said to David, \u201cMy lord the king may take whatever he wants [7] and offer it. Here are the oxen for a burnt offering and the threshing sledges and ox yokes for the wood. \u24dd", "comment": "[7] Lit take what is good in his eyes
\u24dd 1Sm 6:14; 1Kg 19:21"}, {"pk": 4036530, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 24, "verse": 23, "text": "Your Majesty, Araunah gives everything here to the king.\u201d Then he said to the king, \u201cMay the LORD your God accept you.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4036531, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 24, "verse": 24, "text": "The king answered Araunah, \u201cNo, I insist on buying it from you for a price, for I will not offer to the LORD my God burnt offerings that cost me nothing.\u201d David bought the threshing floor and the oxen for twenty ounces [8] of silver.", "comment": "[8] Lit 50 shekels"}, {"pk": 4036532, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 10, "chapter": 24, "verse": 25, "text": "He built an altar to the LORD there and offered burnt offerings and fellowship offerings. Then the LORD was receptive to prayer for the land, \u24d0 and the plague on Israel ended.", "comment": "\u24d0 2Sm 21:14"}, {"pk": 4036533, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 1, "verse": 1, "text": "Now King David was old and advanced in age. \u24d1 Although they covered him with bedclothes, he could not get warm. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Ec 4:11
\u24d1 2Sm 5:4; 1Kg 2:10-11; 1Ch 23:1"}, {"pk": 4036534, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 1, "verse": 2, "text": "So his servants said to him: \u201cLet us [1] search for a young virgin for my lord the king. \u24d3 She is to attend the king and be his caregiver. She is to lie by your side so that my lord the king will get warm.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d3 Est 2:2
[1] Lit them"}, {"pk": 4036535, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 1, "verse": 3, "text": "They searched for a beautiful girl throughout the territory of Israel; they found Abishag \u24d4 the Shunammite [2] \u24d5 and brought her to the king.", "comment": "\u24d4 1Kg 1:15; 2:17
\u24d5 Jos 19:18; 1Sm 28:4
[2] Shunem was a town in the hill country of Issachar at the foot of Mt. Moreh; Jos 19:17-18."}, {"pk": 4036536, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 1, "verse": 4, "text": "The girl was of unsurpassed beauty, \u24d6 and she became the king\u2019s caregiver. She attended to him, but he was not intimate with [3] her.", "comment": "\u24d6 Est 2:7
[3] Lit he did not know"}, {"pk": 4036537, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 1, "verse": 5, "text": "Adonijah son of Haggith \u24d7 kept exalting himself, saying, \u201cI will be king!\u201d He prepared chariots, cavalry, and fifty men to run ahead of him. [4] \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 2Sm 15:1
[4] Heralds announcing his procession
\u24d7 2Sm 3:4"}, {"pk": 4036538, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 1, "verse": 6, "text": "But his father had never once infuriated \u24d9 him by asking, \u201cWhy did you do that?\u201d \u24da In addition, he was quite handsome \u24db and was born after Absalom. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24db 2Sm 14:25
\u24dc 2Sm 3:3-4
\u24da 2Sm 13:21
\u24d9 1Sm 3:13"}, {"pk": 4036539, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 1, "verse": 7, "text": "He conspired [5] with Joab son of Zeruiah \u24dd and with the priest Abiathar. \u24d0 They supported \u24d1 Adonijah,", "comment": "\u24dd 1Ch 11:6
\u24d1 1Kg 2:22
\u24d0 1Sm 22:20-23; 2Sm 20:25
[5] Lit His words were"}, {"pk": 4036540, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 1, "verse": 8, "text": "but the priest Zadok, \u24d2 Benaiah son of Jehoiada, \u24d3 the prophet Nathan, \u24d4 Shimei, \u24d5 Rei, and David\u2019s royal guard [6] \u24d6 did not side with Adonijah.", "comment": "\u24d6 2Sm 23:8-39
\u24d5 1Kg 4:18
\u24d4 2Sm 7:2; 2:1-25
\u24d3 2Sm 8:18
\u24d2 2Sm 20:25; 1Ch 16:39-40
[6] Lit David\u2019s warriors"}, {"pk": 4036541, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 1, "verse": 9, "text": "Adonijah sacrificed sheep, goats, cattle, and fattened cattle near the stone of Zoheleth, which is next to En-rogel. \u24d7 He invited all his royal brothers and all the men of Judah, the servants of the king, \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 2Sm 15:11-12
\u24d7 Jos 15:7; 18:16; 2Sm 17:17"}, {"pk": 4036542, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 1, "verse": 10, "text": "but he did not invite the prophet Nathan, Benaiah, the royal guard, or his brother Solomon. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 1Kg 1:8,26"}, {"pk": 4036543, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 1, "verse": 11, "text": "Then Nathan \u24da said to Bathsheba, Solomon\u2019s mother, \u24db \u201cHave you not heard that Adonijah son of Haggith has become king \u24dc and our lord David does not know it? \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd 2Sm 3:26; 1Kg 1:18; 2:32
\u24da 2Sm 12:1,25; 1Kg 1:8,10
\u24db 2Sm 12:24
\u24dc 2Sm 15:10; 1Kg 1:25; 2:15"}, {"pk": 4036544, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 1, "verse": 12, "text": "Now please come and let me advise you. \u24d0 Save your life and the life of your son Solomon. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 1Kg 15:29; 2Kg 10:11
\u24d0 Pr 15:22"}, {"pk": 4036545, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 1, "verse": 13, "text": "Go, approach King David and say to him, \u2018My lord the king, did you not swear to your servant: Your son Solomon is to become king after me, and he is the one who is to sit on my throne? \u24d2 So why has Adonijah become king?\u2019", "comment": "\u24d2 1Kg 1:17,30; 1Ch 22:9-13"}, {"pk": 4036546, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 1, "verse": 14, "text": "At that moment, while you are still there speaking with the king, I\u2019ll come in after you and confirm your words.\u201d \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 1Kg 1:22-27"}, {"pk": 4036547, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 1, "verse": 15, "text": "So Bathsheba went to the king in his bedroom. Since the king was very old, Abishag the Shunammite was attending to him. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 1Kg 1:1-4"}, {"pk": 4036548, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 1, "verse": 16, "text": "Bathsheba knelt low and paid homage to the king, and he asked, \u201cWhat do you want?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4036549, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 1, "verse": 17, "text": "She replied, \u201cMy lord, you swore to your servant by the LORD your God, \u2018Your son Solomon is to become king after me, and he is the one who is to sit on my throne.\u2019"}, {"pk": 4036550, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 1, "verse": 18, "text": "Now look, Adonijah has become king. And, [7] my lord the king, you didn\u2019t know it.", "comment": "[7] Some Hb mss, LXX, Vg, Syr; other Hb mss read And now"}, {"pk": 4036551, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 1, "verse": 19, "text": "He has lavishly sacrificed oxen, fattened cattle, and sheep. He invited all the king\u2019s sons, the priest Abiathar, and Joab the commander of the army, but he did not invite your servant Solomon."}, {"pk": 4036552, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 1, "verse": 20, "text": "Now, my lord the king, the eyes of all Israel are on you to tell them who will sit on the throne of my lord the king after him."}, {"pk": 4036553, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 1, "verse": 21, "text": "Otherwise, when my lord the king rests with his fathers, \u24d5 I and my son Solomon will be regarded as criminals.\u201d \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d5 Dt 31:16; 2Sm 7:12; 1Kg 2:10
\u24d6 1Kg 1:12"}, {"pk": 4036554, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 1, "verse": 22, "text": "At that moment, while she was still speaking with the king, the prophet Nathan arrived, \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 1Kg 1:14"}, {"pk": 4036555, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 1, "verse": 23, "text": "and it was announced to the king, \u201cThe prophet Nathan is here.\u201d He came into the king\u2019s presence and paid homage to him with his face to the ground."}, {"pk": 4036556, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 1, "verse": 24, "text": "\u201cMy lord the king,\u201d Nathan said, \u201cdid you say, \u2018Adonijah is to become king after me, and he is the one who is to sit on my throne\u2019?"}, {"pk": 4036557, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 1, "verse": 25, "text": "For today he went down and lavishly sacrificed oxen, fattened cattle, and sheep. He invited all the sons of the king, the commanders of the army, and the priest Abiathar. And look! They\u2019re eating and drinking in his presence, and they\u2019re saying, \u2018Long live King Adonijah!\u2019"}, {"pk": 4036558, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 1, "verse": 26, "text": "But he did not invite me\u2009\u2014\u2009me, your servant\u2009\u2014\u2009or the priest Zadok or Benaiah son of Jehoiada or your servant Solomon."}, {"pk": 4036559, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 1, "verse": 27, "text": "I\u2019m certain my lord the king would not have let this happen without letting your servant [8] know who will sit on my lord the king\u2019s throne after him.\u201d", "comment": "[8] Some Hb mss, LXX; alt Hb tradition reads servants"}, {"pk": 4036560, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 1, "verse": 28, "text": "King David responded by saying, \u201cCall in Bathsheba for me.\u201d So she came into the king\u2019s presence and stood before him."}, {"pk": 4036561, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 1, "verse": 29, "text": "The king swore an oath and said, \u201cAs the LORD lives, who has redeemed my life from every difficulty, \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 2Sm 4:9"}, {"pk": 4036562, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 1, "verse": 30, "text": "just as I swore to you by the LORD God of Israel: Your son Solomon is to become king after me, and he is the one who is to sit on my throne in my place, \u24d9 that is exactly what I will do this very day.\u201d \u24da", "comment": "\u24d9 1Kg 1:13
\u24da 1Kg 1:33-35"}, {"pk": 4036563, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 1, "verse": 31, "text": "Bathsheba knelt low with her face to the ground, paying homage to the king, \u24db and said, \u201cMay my lord King David live forever!\u201d \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Neh 2:3; Dn 2:4; 3:9
\u24db 1Kg 1:16"}, {"pk": 4036564, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 1, "verse": 32, "text": "King David then said, \u201cCall in the priest Zadok, the prophet Nathan, and Benaiah son of Jehoiada for me.\u201d \u24dd So they came into the king\u2019s presence.", "comment": "\u24dd 1Kg 1:8,10,26"}, {"pk": 4036565, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 1, "verse": 33, "text": "The king said to them, \u201cTake my servants \u24d0 with you, have my son Solomon ride on my own mule, \u24d1 and take him down to Gihon. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d0 2Sm 20:6
\u24d1 2Sm 18:9; Est 6:8; Zch 9:9; Jn 12:14-15
\u24d2 2Ch 32:30; 33:14"}, {"pk": 4036566, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 1, "verse": 34, "text": "There, the priest Zadok and the prophet Nathan are to anoint him as king over Israel. \u24d3 You are to blow the ram\u2019s horn \u24d4 and say, \u2018Long live King Solomon!\u2009\u2019 \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d4 2Sm 15:10
\u24d3 1Sm 10:1; 16:3,13
\u24d5 1Sm 10:24; 1Kg 1:25"}, {"pk": 4036567, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 1, "verse": 35, "text": "You are to come up after him, and he is to come in and sit on my throne. He is the one who is to become king in my place; he is the one I have commanded to be ruler \u24d6 over Israel and Judah.\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 2Sm 2:4; 5:3
\u24d6 1Sm 13:14"}, {"pk": 4036568, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 1, "verse": 36, "text": "\u201cAmen,\u201d Benaiah son of Jehoiada replied to the king. \u201cMay the LORD, the God of my lord the king, so affirm it. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Jr 28:6"}, {"pk": 4036569, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 1, "verse": 37, "text": "Just as the LORD was with my lord the king, \u24d9 so may he [9] be with Solomon and make his throne greater than the throne of my lord King David.\u201d \u24da", "comment": "[9] Alt Hb tradition reads so he will
\u24d9 1Sm 20:13
\u24da 1Kg 1:47"}, {"pk": 4036570, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 1, "verse": 38, "text": "Then the priest Zadok, the prophet Nathan, Benaiah son of Jehoiada, the Cherethites, and the Pelethites \u24db went down, had Solomon ride on King David\u2019s mule, and took him to Gihon.", "comment": "\u24db 2Sm 8:18"}, {"pk": 4036571, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 1, "verse": 39, "text": "The priest Zadok took the horn of oil from the tabernacle and anointed Solomon. \u24dc Then they blew the ram\u2019s horn, \u24dd and all the people proclaimed, \u201cLong live King Solomon!\u201d \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dc 1Ch 29:22
\u24dd 2Kg 11:14
\u24d0 1Sm 10:24"}, {"pk": 4036572, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 1, "verse": 40, "text": "All the people went up after him, playing flutes and rejoicing with such a great joy \u24d1 that the earth split open from the sound. [10]", "comment": "\u24d1 Ezr 6:16
[10] LXX reads the land resounded with their noise"}, {"pk": 4036573, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 1, "verse": 41, "text": "Adonijah and all the invited guests who were with him \u24d2 heard the noise as they finished eating. Joab heard the sound of the ram\u2019s horn and said, \u201cWhy is the town in such an uproar?\u201d \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d2 1Kg 1:5,7-10
\u24d3 2Kg 11:12-13"}, {"pk": 4036574, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 1, "verse": 42, "text": "He was still speaking when Jonathan son of Abiathar the priest, \u24d4 suddenly arrived. Adonijah said, \u201cCome in, for you are an important man, and you must be bringing good news.\u201d \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d4 2Sm 15:27,36
\u24d5 2Sm 18:26-27"}, {"pk": 4036575, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 1, "verse": 43, "text": "\u201cUnfortunately not,\u201d Jonathan answered him. \u201cOur lord King David has made Solomon king."}, {"pk": 4036576, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 1, "verse": 44, "text": "And with Solomon, the king has sent the priest Zadok, the prophet Nathan, Benaiah son of Jehoiada, the Cherethites, and the Pelethites, and they have had him ride on the king\u2019s mule."}, {"pk": 4036577, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 1, "verse": 45, "text": "The priest Zadok and the prophet Nathan have anointed him king in Gihon. \u24d6 They have gone up from there rejoicing. The town has been in an uproar; that\u2019s the noise you heard.", "comment": "\u24d6 1Kg 1:33-35"}, {"pk": 4036578, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 1, "verse": 46, "text": "Solomon has even taken his seat on the royal throne. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 1Ch 29:23"}, {"pk": 4036579, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 1, "verse": 47, "text": "\u201cThe king\u2019s servants have also gone to congratulate our lord King David, saying, \u2018May your God make the name of Solomon more well known than your name, and may he make his throne greater than your throne.\u2019 \u24d8 Then the king bowed in worship on his bed. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d8 1Kg 1:37
\u24d9 Gn 47:31"}, {"pk": 4036580, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 1, "verse": 48, "text": "And the king went on to say this: \u2018Blessed be the LORD God of Israel! Today he has provided one to sit on my throne, \u24da and I am a witness.\u2019\u201d [11]", "comment": "\u24da 2Sm 7:12; 1Kg 3:6
[11] Lit and my eyes are seeing"}, {"pk": 4036581, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 1, "verse": 49, "text": "Then all of Adonijah\u2019s guests got up trembling and went their separate ways."}, {"pk": 4036582, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 1, "verse": 50, "text": "Adonijah was afraid of Solomon, so he got up and went to take hold of the horns of the altar. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Ex 21:12-14; 1Kg 2:28"}, {"pk": 4036583, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 1, "verse": 51, "text": "It was reported to Solomon: \u201cLook, Adonijah fears King Solomon, and he has taken hold of the horns of the altar, saying, \u2018Let King Solomon first [12] swear to me that he will not kill his servant with the sword.\u2019\u201d", "comment": "[12] Some Hb mss, LXX, Syr, Vg read today"}, {"pk": 4036584, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 1, "verse": 52, "text": "Then Solomon said, \u201cIf he is a man of character, not a single hair of his will fall to the ground, \u24dc but if evil is found in him, he dies.\u201d \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dc 1Sm 14:45; 2Sm 14:11; Ac 27:34
\u24dd 1Kg 2:23-25"}, {"pk": 4036585, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 1, "verse": 53, "text": "So King Solomon sent for him, and they took him down from the altar. He came and paid homage to King Solomon, and Solomon said to him, \u201cGo to your home.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4036586, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 2, "verse": 1, "text": "As the time approached for David to die, \u24d0 he ordered his son Solomon,", "comment": "\u24d0 Gn 47:29; Nm 27:13"}, {"pk": 4036587, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 2, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cAs for me, I am going the way of all of the earth. \u24d1 Be strong and be a man, \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d1 Jos 23:14
\u24d2 Jos 1:6-7,9"}, {"pk": 4036588, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 2, "verse": 3, "text": "and keep your obligation to the LORD your God to walk in his ways and to keep his statutes, commands, ordinances, and decrees. This is written in the law of Moses, so that you will have success in everything you do \u24d3 and wherever you turn,", "comment": "\u24d3 Dt 29:9; 1Ch 22:12-13"}, {"pk": 4036589, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 2, "verse": 4, "text": "and so that the LORD will fulfill his promise that he made to me: \u2018If your sons guard their way to walk faithfully before me with all their heart and all their soul, \u24d4 you will never fail to have a man on the throne of Israel.\u2019 \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d4 Dt 6:5; Mt 22:37
\u24d5 2Sm 7:12-13; 1Kg 8:25; 9:5"}, {"pk": 4036590, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 2, "verse": 5, "text": "\u201cYou also know what Joab son of Zeruiah did to me \u24d6 and what he did to the two commanders of Israel\u2019s army, Abner son of Ner \u24d7 and Amasa son of Jether. \u24d8 He murdered them in a time of peace to avenge blood shed in war. He spilled that blood on his own waistband and on the sandals of his feet. [1]", "comment": "[1] LXX, Old Lat read on my waistband and... my feet; 31
\u24d8 2Sm 20:10
\u24d7 2Sm 3:27
\u24d6 2Sm 18:5,12,14"}, {"pk": 4036591, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 2, "verse": 6, "text": "Act according to your wisdom, and do not let his gray head descend to Sheol in peace."}, {"pk": 4036592, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 2, "verse": 7, "text": "\u201cShow kindness to the sons of Barzillai the Gileadite and let them be among those who eat at your table \u24d9 because they supported me when I fled from your brother Absalom. \u24da", "comment": "\u24d9 2Sm 9:7; 19:28
\u24da 2Sm 19:31-39"}, {"pk": 4036593, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 2, "verse": 8, "text": "\u201cKeep an eye on Shimei son of Gera, the Benjaminite from Bahurim who is with you. He uttered malicious curses against me the day I went to Mahanaim. \u24db But he came down to meet me at the Jordan River, and I swore to him by the LORD: \u2018I will never kill you with the sword.\u2019 \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc 2Sm 19:16-23
\u24db 2Sm 16:5-13"}, {"pk": 4036594, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 2, "verse": 9, "text": "So don\u2019t let him go unpunished, for you are a wise man. You know how to deal with him to bring his gray head down to Sheol with blood.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4036595, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 2, "verse": 10, "text": "Then David rested with his fathers \u24dd and was buried in the city of David. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 2Sm 5:7
\u24dd Ac 2:29; 13:36"}, {"pk": 4036596, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 2, "verse": 11, "text": "The length of time David reigned over Israel was forty years: he reigned seven years in Hebron and thirty-three years in Jerusalem. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 2Sm 5:4-5; 1Ch 29:27"}, {"pk": 4036597, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 2, "verse": 12, "text": "Solomon sat on the throne of his father David, and his kingship was firmly established. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 1Kg 2:46; 1Ch 17:14"}, {"pk": 4036598, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 2, "verse": 13, "text": "Now Adonijah son of Haggith \u24d3 came to Bathsheba, Solomon\u2019s mother. She asked, \u201cDo you come peacefully?\u201d \u201cPeacefully,\u201d he replied, \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d3 1Kg 1:5,51-53
\u24d4 1Sm 16:4-5"}, {"pk": 4036599, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 2, "verse": 14, "text": "and then asked, \u201cMay I talk with you?\u201d [2] \u201cGo ahead,\u201d she answered.", "comment": "[2] Lit then said, \u201cI have a word for you.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4036600, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 2, "verse": 15, "text": "\u201cYou know the kingship was mine,\u201d \u24d5 he said. \u201cAll Israel expected me to be king, but then the kingship was turned over to my brother, \u24d6 for the LORD gave it to him. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 1Ch 23:9-10; 28:5,7; Dn 2:21; 4:17; Jn 19:11; Rm 13:1
\u24d6 1Kg 1:38-46
\u24d5 1Kg 1:11"}, {"pk": 4036601, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 2, "verse": 16, "text": "So now I have just one request of you; don\u2019t turn me down.\u201d [3] She said to him, \u201cGo on.\u201d", "comment": "[3] Lit don\u2019t make me turn my face"}, {"pk": 4036602, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 2, "verse": 17, "text": "He replied, \u201cPlease speak to King Solomon since he won\u2019t turn you down. Let him give me Abishag the Shunammite \u24d8 as a wife.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d8 1Kg 1:3-4,15"}, {"pk": 4036603, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 2, "verse": 18, "text": "\u201cVery well,\u201d Bathsheba replied. \u201cI will speak to the king for you.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4036604, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 2, "verse": 19, "text": "So Bathsheba went to King Solomon to speak to him about Adonijah. The king stood up to greet her, bowed to her, sat down on his throne, and had a throne placed for the king\u2019s mother. \u24d9 So she sat down at his right hand. \u24da", "comment": "\u24d9 2Sm 15:16; 1Kg 15:13
\u24da Ps 110:1; Mt 20:21"}, {"pk": 4036605, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 2, "verse": 20, "text": "Then she said, \u201cI have just one small request of you. Don\u2019t turn me down.\u201d \u201cGo ahead and ask, mother,\u201d the king replied, \u201cfor I won\u2019t turn you down.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4036606, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 2, "verse": 21, "text": "So she said, \u201cLet Abishag the Shunammite be given to your brother Adonijah as a wife.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4036607, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 2, "verse": 22, "text": "King Solomon answered his mother, \u201cWhy are you requesting Abishag the Shunammite for Adonijah? Since he is my elder brother, \u24db you might as well ask the kingship for him, \u24dc for the priest Abiathar, and for Joab son of Zeruiah.\u201d [4] \u24dd", "comment": "\u24db 1Kg 1:6; 1Ch 3:2,5
\u24dc 2Sm 16:20-22
[4] LXX, Vg, Syr read kingship for him, and on his side are Abiathar the priest and Joab son of Zeruiah
\u24dd 1Kg 1:7"}, {"pk": 4036608, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 2, "verse": 23, "text": "Then King Solomon took an oath by the LORD: \u201cMay God punish me and do so severely \u24d0 if Adonijah has not made this request at the cost of his life.", "comment": "\u24d0 Ru 1:17; 1Sm 3:17"}, {"pk": 4036609, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 2, "verse": 24, "text": "And now, as the LORD lives\u2009\u2014\u2009the one who established me, seated me on the throne of my father David, and made me a dynasty as he promised \u24d1 \u2009\u2014\u2009I swear Adonijah will be put to death today!\u201d", "comment": "\u24d1 2Sm 7:11-13"}, {"pk": 4036610, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 2, "verse": 25, "text": "Then King Solomon dispatched Benaiah son of Jehoiada, \u24d2 who struck down Adonijah, and he died.", "comment": "\u24d2 1Kg 1:8,26,38"}, {"pk": 4036611, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 2, "verse": 26, "text": "The king said to the priest Abiathar, \u24d3 \u201cGo to your fields in Anathoth. \u24d4 Even though you deserve to die, I will not put you to death today, since you carried the ark of the Lord GOD in the presence of my father David \u24d5 and you suffered through all that my father suffered.\u201d \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d3 1Kg 1:7,19
\u24d6 1Sm 22:20-23; 2Sm 19:11
\u24d5 2Sm 15:24-25,29
\u24d4 Jos 21:18; Jr 1:1"}, {"pk": 4036612, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 2, "verse": 27, "text": "So Solomon banished Abiathar from being the LORD\u2019s priest, and it fulfilled the LORD\u2019s prophecy he had spoken at Shiloh against Eli\u2019s family. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 1Sm 2:31-35"}, {"pk": 4036613, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 2, "verse": 28, "text": "The news reached Joab. Since he had supported Adonijah \u24d8 but not Absalom, \u24d9 Joab fled to the LORD\u2019s tabernacle and took hold of the horns of the altar. \u24da", "comment": "\u24d9 2Sm 18:1-5
\u24da Ex 21:12-14; 1Kg 1:50
\u24d8 1Kg 1:7"}, {"pk": 4036614, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 2, "verse": 29, "text": "It was reported to King Solomon: \u201cJoab has fled to the LORD\u2019s tabernacle and is now beside the altar.\u201d Then Solomon sent [5] Benaiah son of Jehoiada \u24db and told him, \u201cGo and strike him down!\u201d \u24dc", "comment": "\u24db 1Kg 1:8
\u24dc Ex 12:12,14; 2Sm 3:27; 18:14; 20:10
[5] LXX adds Joab a message: \u201cWhat is the matter with you, that you have fled to the altar?\u201d And Joab replied, \u201cBecause I feared you, I have fled to the Lord.\u201d And Solomon the king sent"}, {"pk": 4036615, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 2, "verse": 30, "text": "So Benaiah went to the tabernacle and said to Joab, \u201cThis is what the king says: \u2018Come out!\u2019\u201d \u24dd But Joab said, \u201cNo, for I will die here.\u201d So Benaiah took a message back to the king, \u201cThis is what Joab said, and this is how he answered me.\u201d", "comment": "\u24dd Ex 21:14"}, {"pk": 4036616, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 2, "verse": 31, "text": "The king said to him, \u201cDo just as he says. Strike him down and bury him in order to remove from me and from my father\u2019s family the blood that Joab shed without just cause. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Nm 35:33; Dt 21:8-9"}, {"pk": 4036617, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 2, "verse": 32, "text": "The LORD will bring back his own blood on his head because he struck down two men more righteous and better than he, without my father David\u2019s knowledge. With his sword, Joab murdered Abner \u24d1 son of Ner, commander of Israel\u2019s army, and Amasa \u24d2 son of Jether, commander of Judah\u2019s army.", "comment": "\u24d2 2Sm 20:8-10
\u24d1 2Sm 3:26-27"}, {"pk": 4036618, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 2, "verse": 33, "text": "The responsibility for their deaths will come back to Joab and to his descendants [6] forever, but for David, his descendants, his dynasty, and his throne, there will be peace from the LORD forever.\u201d \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 2Sm 3:28-29
[6] Lit Their blood will return on the head of Joab and on the head of his seed"}, {"pk": 4036619, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 2, "verse": 34, "text": "Benaiah son of Jehoiada \u24d4 went up, struck down Joab, and put him to death. He was buried at his house in the wilderness. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d4 2Kg 2:25
\u24d5 2Sm 2:32"}, {"pk": 4036620, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 2, "verse": 35, "text": "Then the king appointed Benaiah son of Jehoiada in Joab\u2019s place over the army, \u24d6 and he appointed the priest Zadok in Abiathar\u2019s place.", "comment": "\u24d6 1Kg 4:4"}, {"pk": 4036621, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 2, "verse": 36, "text": "Then the king summoned Shimei \u24d7 and said to him, \u201cBuild a house for yourself in Jerusalem and live there, but don\u2019t leave there and go anywhere else.", "comment": "\u24d7 2Sm 16:5-13; 1Kg 2:8-9"}, {"pk": 4036622, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 2, "verse": 37, "text": "On the day you do leave and cross the Kidron Valley, \u24d8 know for sure that you will certainly die. Your blood will be on your own head.\u201d \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Gn 2:17; 2Sm 1:16
\u24d8 Jn 18:1"}, {"pk": 4036623, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 2, "verse": 38, "text": "Shimei said to the king, \u201cThe sentence is fair; your servant will do as my lord the king has spoken.\u201d And Shimei lived in Jerusalem for a long time."}, {"pk": 4036624, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 2, "verse": 39, "text": "But then, at the end of three years, two of Shimei\u2019s slaves ran away to Achish \u24da son of Maacah, king of Gath. \u24db Shimei was informed, \u201cLook, your slaves are in Gath.\u201d", "comment": "\u24db Jos 13:3; 1Sm 6:16-17; 21:10
\u24da 1Sm 27:2"}, {"pk": 4036625, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 2, "verse": 40, "text": "So Shimei saddled his donkey and set out to Achish at Gath to search for his slaves. He went and brought them back from Gath."}, {"pk": 4036626, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 2, "verse": 41, "text": "It was reported to Solomon that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath and had returned."}, {"pk": 4036627, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 2, "verse": 42, "text": "So the king summoned Shimei and said to him, \u201cDidn\u2019t I make you swear by the LORD and warn you, saying, \u2018On the day you leave and go anywhere else, know for sure that you will certainly die\u2019? And you said to me, \u2018The sentence is fair; I will obey.\u2019"}, {"pk": 4036628, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 2, "verse": 43, "text": "So why have you not kept the LORD\u2019s oath and the command that I gave you?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4036629, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 2, "verse": 44, "text": "The king also said, \u201cYou yourself know all the evil that you did to my father David. \u24dc Therefore, the LORD has brought back your evil on your head,", "comment": "\u24dc 1Kg 2:8-9"}, {"pk": 4036630, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 2, "verse": 45, "text": "but King Solomon will be blessed, and David\u2019s throne will remain established before the LORD forever.\u201d \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd 2Sm 7:13"}, {"pk": 4036631, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 2, "verse": 46, "text": "Then the king commanded Benaiah son of Jehoiada, and he went out and struck Shimei down, and he died. So the kingdom was established in Solomon\u2019s hand. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 1Kg 2:12; 2Ch 1:1"}, {"pk": 4036632, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 3, "verse": 1, "text": "Solomon made an alliance [1] with Pharaoh king of Egypt by marrying Pharaoh\u2019s daughter. \u24d1 Solomon brought her to the city of David \u24d2 until he finished building his palace, \u24d3 the LORD\u2019s temple, \u24d4 and the wall surrounding Jerusalem. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d2 2Sm 5:7; 7:8; 9:10
[1] Lit Solomon made himself a son-in-law
\u24d1 Dt 7:3; 1Kg 7:8; 9:24; Ezr 9:14
\u24d4 2Sm 6:1,14; 1Kg 6:37; 7:51
\u24d3 2Sm 7:1-2
\u24d5 1Kg 9:15"}, {"pk": 4036633, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 3, "verse": 2, "text": "However, the people were sacrificing on the high places, \u24d6 because until that time a temple for the LORD\u2019s name \u24d7 had not been built.", "comment": "\u24d7 Dt 14:23
\u24d6 Dt 12:13-14"}, {"pk": 4036634, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 3, "verse": 3, "text": "Solomon loved the LORD \u24d8 by walking in the statutes of his father David, \u24d9 but he also sacrificed and burned incense on the high places.", "comment": "\u24d8 Dt 6:5
\u24d9 1Kg 3:14"}, {"pk": 4036635, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 3, "verse": 4, "text": "The king went to Gibeon \u24da to sacrifice there because it was the most famous high place. He offered a thousand burnt offerings on that altar. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db 2Ch 1:3,6
\u24da Jos 9:3-27; 21:17"}, {"pk": 4036636, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 3, "verse": 5, "text": "At Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon \u24dc in a dream at night. \u24dd God said, \u201cAsk. \u24d0 What should I give you?\u201d", "comment": "\u24dc 2Ch 1:7-13
\u24d0 Mt 7:7; Jn 15:7
\u24dd Nm 12:6; 1Kg 9:2; 11:9"}, {"pk": 4036637, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 3, "verse": 6, "text": "And Solomon replied, \u201cYou have shown great and faithful love to your servant, my father David, because he walked before you in faithfulness, righteousness, and integrity. [2] You have continued this great and faithful love for him by giving him a son to sit on his throne, \u24d1 as it is today. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 1Kg 2:4; 9:4; 2Ch 1:8
[2] Lit and uprightness of heart with you
\u24d1 1Kg 1:48"}, {"pk": 4036638, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 3, "verse": 7, "text": "\u201cLORD my God, you have now made your servant king in my father David\u2019s place. \u24d3 Yet I am just a youth with no experience in leadership. [3] \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d3 2Ch 1:8
\u24d4 1Ch 29:1; Jr 1:6-7
[3] Lit am a little youth and do not know to go out or come in"}, {"pk": 4036639, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 3, "verse": 8, "text": "Your servant is among your people you have chosen, \u24d5 a people too many to be numbered or counted. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 19:5-6; Dt 7:6
\u24d6 Gn 15:5; 22:17"}, {"pk": 4036640, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 3, "verse": 9, "text": "So give your servant a receptive heart to judge \u24d7 your people and to discern between good and evil. For who is able to judge this great people of yours?\u201d \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d7 Dt 1:16-17
\u24d8 2Ch 1:10"}, {"pk": 4036641, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 3, "verse": 10, "text": "Now it pleased the Lord that Solomon had requested this."}, {"pk": 4036642, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 3, "verse": 11, "text": "So God said to him, \u201cBecause you have requested this and did not ask for long life [4] or riches for yourself, \u24d9 or the death [5] of your enemies, but you asked discernment for yourself to administer justice, \u24da", "comment": "[4] Lit for many days
\u24d9 Jms 4:3
[5] Lit life
\u24da 1Ch 22:12"}, {"pk": 4036643, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 3, "verse": 12, "text": "I will therefore do what you have asked. \u24db I will give you a wise and understanding heart, so that there has never been anyone like you before and never will be again. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24db 1Jn 5:14-15
\u24dc 1Kg 4:29-31; 10:23-24"}, {"pk": 4036644, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 3, "verse": 13, "text": "In addition, I will give you what you did not ask for: both riches and honor, \u24dd so that no king will be your equal during your entire life. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd Mt 6:33; Lk 12:31
\u24d0 1Kg 10:23"}, {"pk": 4036645, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 3, "verse": 14, "text": "If you walk in my ways and keep my statutes and commands just as your father David did, I will give you a long life.\u201d \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 1Kg 3:6; Pr 3:1-2"}, {"pk": 4036646, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 3, "verse": 15, "text": "Then Solomon woke up \u24d2 and realized it had been a dream. \u24d3 He went to Jerusalem, stood before the ark of the Lord\u2019s covenant, \u24d4 and offered burnt offerings and fellowship offerings. \u24d5 Then he held a feast \u24d6 for all his servants.", "comment": "\u24d5 1Sm 11:15
\u24d2 Gn 41:7
\u24d3 Dn 2:3; 4:5
\u24d4 2Sm 6:12
\u24d6 1Kg 8:65"}, {"pk": 4036647, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 3, "verse": 16, "text": "Then two women who were prostitutes came to the king and stood before him. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Dt 16:18-19; 2Sm 15:2-4"}, {"pk": 4036648, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 3, "verse": 17, "text": "One woman said, \u201cPlease, my lord, this woman and I live in the same house, and I had a baby while she was in the house."}, {"pk": 4036649, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 3, "verse": 18, "text": "On the third day after I gave birth, she also had a baby and we were alone. No one else [6] was with us in the house; just the two of us were there.", "comment": "[6] LitNo stranger"}, {"pk": 4036650, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 3, "verse": 19, "text": "During the night this woman\u2019s son died because she lay on him."}, {"pk": 4036651, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 3, "verse": 20, "text": "She got up in the middle of the night and took my son from my side while your servant was asleep. She laid him in her arms, and she put her dead son in my arms."}, {"pk": 4036652, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 3, "verse": 21, "text": "When I got up in the morning to nurse my son, I discovered he was dead. That morning, when I looked closely at him I realized that he was not the son I gave birth to.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4036653, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 3, "verse": 22, "text": "\u201cNo,\u201d the other woman said. \u201cMy son is the living one; your son is the dead one.\u201d The first woman said, \u201cNo, your son is the dead one; my son is the living one.\u201d So they argued before the king."}, {"pk": 4036654, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 3, "verse": 23, "text": "The king replied, \u201cThis woman says, \u2018This is my son who is alive, and your son is dead,\u2019 but that woman says, \u2018No, your son is dead, and my son is alive.\u2019\u201d"}, {"pk": 4036655, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 3, "verse": 24, "text": "The king continued, \u201cBring me a sword.\u201d So they brought the sword to the king."}, {"pk": 4036656, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 3, "verse": 25, "text": "And the king said, \u201cCut the living boy in two and give half to one and half to the other.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4036657, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 3, "verse": 26, "text": "The woman whose son was alive spoke to the king because she felt great compassion [7] \u24d8 for her son. \u201cMy lord, give her the living baby,\u201d she said, \u201cbut please don\u2019t have him killed!\u201d But the other one said, \u201cHe will not be mine or yours. Cut him in two!\u201d", "comment": "[7] Lit because her compassion grew hot
\u24d8 Gn 43:30; Jr 31:20; Hs 11:8"}, {"pk": 4036658, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 3, "verse": 27, "text": "The king responded, \u201cGive the living baby to the first woman, and don\u2019t kill him. She is his mother.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4036659, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 3, "verse": 28, "text": "All Israel heard about the judgment the king had given, and they stood in awe of the king because they saw that God\u2019s wisdom \u24d9 was in him to carry out justice.", "comment": "\u24d9 2Sm 14:20; 1Kg 3:9,11-12"}, {"pk": 4036660, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 4, "verse": 1, "text": "King Solomon reigned over all Israel, \u24da", "comment": "\u24da 2Sm 5:5; 8:15"}, {"pk": 4036661, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 4, "verse": 2, "text": "and these were his officials: \u24db Azariah son of Zadok, priest;
", "comment": "\u24db 1Kg 12:6"}, {"pk": 4036662, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 4, "verse": 3, "text": "Elihoreph and Ahijah the sons of Shisha, secretaries; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud, court historian;
"}, {"pk": 4036663, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 4, "verse": 4, "text": "Benaiah son of Jehoiada, in charge of the army; Zadok and Abiathar, priests;
"}, {"pk": 4036664, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 4, "verse": 5, "text": "Azariah son of Nathan, in charge of the deputies; Zabud son of Nathan, a priest and adviser to the king;
"}, {"pk": 4036665, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 4, "verse": 6, "text": "Ahishar, in charge of the palace; and Adoniram son of Abda, in charge of forced labor.
"}, {"pk": 4036666, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 4, "verse": 7, "text": "Solomon had twelve deputies for all Israel. They provided food for the king and his household; each one made provision for one month out of the year. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc 1Kg 4:27"}, {"pk": 4036667, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 4, "verse": 8, "text": "These were their names: Ben-hur, in the hill country of Ephraim;
"}, {"pk": 4036668, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 4, "verse": 9, "text": "Ben-deker, in Makaz, Shaalbim, Beth-shemesh, and Elon-beth-hanan;
"}, {"pk": 4036669, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 4, "verse": 10, "text": "Ben-hesed, in Arubboth (he had Socoh and the whole land of Hepher);
"}, {"pk": 4036670, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 4, "verse": 11, "text": "Ben-abinadab, in all Naphath-dor (Taphath daughter of Solomon was his wife);
"}, {"pk": 4036671, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 4, "verse": 12, "text": "Baana son of Ahilud, in Taanach, Megiddo, and all Beth-shean which is beside Zarethan below Jezreel, from Beth-shean to Abel-meholah, as far as the other side of Jokmeam;
"}, {"pk": 4036672, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 4, "verse": 13, "text": "Ben-geber, in Ramoth-gilead (he had the villages of Jair son of Manasseh, which are in Gilead, and he had the region of Argob, which is in Bashan, sixty great cities with walls and bronze bars);
"}, {"pk": 4036673, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 4, "verse": 14, "text": "Ahinadab son of Iddo, in Mahanaim;
"}, {"pk": 4036674, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 4, "verse": 15, "text": "Ahimaaz, in Naphtali (he also had married a daughter of Solomon\u2009\u2014\u2009Basemath);
"}, {"pk": 4036675, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 4, "verse": 16, "text": "Baana son of Hushai, in Asher and Bealoth;
"}, {"pk": 4036676, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 4, "verse": 17, "text": "Jehoshaphat son of Paruah, in Issachar;
"}, {"pk": 4036677, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 4, "verse": 18, "text": "Shimei son of Ela, in Benjamin;
"}, {"pk": 4036678, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 4, "verse": 19, "text": "Geber son of Uri, in the land of Gilead, the country of King Sihon of the Amorites and of King Og of Bashan.
There was one deputy in the land of Judah. [1]", "comment": "[1] LXX; MT omits of Judah"}, {"pk": 4036679, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 4, "verse": 20, "text": "Judah and Israel were as numerous as the sand by the sea; \u24dd they were eating, drinking, and rejoicing.", "comment": "\u24dd Gn 22:17; 1Kg 3:8"}, {"pk": 4036680, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 4, "verse": 21, "text": "Solomon ruled all the kingdoms from the Euphrates River to the land of the Philistines and as far as the border of Egypt. \u24d0 They offered tribute and served Solomon all the days of his life. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d0 Gn 15:18; 2Ch 9:26
\u24d1 2Sm 8:2,6"}, {"pk": 4036681, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 4, "verse": 22, "text": "Solomon\u2019s provisions for one day were 150 bushels [2] of fine flour and 300 bushels [3] of meal,", "comment": "[2] Lit 30 cors
[3] Lit 60 cors"}, {"pk": 4036682, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 4, "verse": 23, "text": "ten fattened cattle, twenty range cattle, and a hundred sheep and goats, besides deer, gazelles, roebucks, and pen-fed poultry, [4] \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 1Kg 10:5; Neh 5:18
[4] Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4036683, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 4, "verse": 24, "text": "for he had dominion over everything west of the Euphrates from Tiphsah to Gaza and over all the kings west of the Euphrates. He had peace on all his surrounding borders."}, {"pk": 4036684, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 4, "verse": 25, "text": "Throughout Solomon\u2019s reign, Judah and Israel lived in safety from Dan to Beer-sheba, \u24d3 each person under his own vine and his own fig tree. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Mc 4:3-4; Zch 3:10
\u24d3 Jdg 20:1; 1Sm 3:20"}, {"pk": 4036685, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 4, "verse": 26, "text": "Solomon had forty thousand [5] stalls of horses for his chariots, and twelve thousand horsemen. \u24d5", "comment": "[5] 2Ch 9:25 reads 4,000 stalls
\u24d5 Dt 17:16; 1Kg 10:26; 2Ch 1:14"}, {"pk": 4036686, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 4, "verse": 27, "text": "Each of those deputies for a month in turn provided food for King Solomon and for everyone who came to King Solomon\u2019s table. They neglected nothing."}, {"pk": 4036687, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 4, "verse": 28, "text": "Each man brought the barley and the straw for the chariot teams and the other horses \u24d6 to the required place according to his assignment. [6]", "comment": "[6] Lit judgment
\u24d6 Est 8:10,14"}, {"pk": 4036688, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 4, "verse": 29, "text": "God gave Solomon wisdom, very great insight, and understanding \u24d7 as vast as the sand on the seashore.", "comment": "\u24d7 1Kg 3:12"}, {"pk": 4036689, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 4, "verse": 30, "text": "Solomon\u2019s wisdom was greater than the wisdom of all the people of the East, \u24d8 greater than all the wisdom of Egypt. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d8 Gn 29:1
\u24d9 Is 19:11; Ac 7:22"}, {"pk": 4036690, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 4, "verse": 31, "text": "He was wiser than anyone \u24da \u2009\u2014\u2009wiser than Ethan the Ezrahite, \u24db and Heman, Calcol, and Darda, sons of Mahol. \u24dc His reputation extended to all the surrounding nations. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dc 1Ch 2:6
\u24da 1Kg 3:12
\u24db 1Ch 15:19; Ps 88\u201489
\u24dd 1Kg 10:1,6"}, {"pk": 4036691, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 4, "verse": 32, "text": "Solomon spoke 3,000 proverbs, \u24d0 and his songs numbered 1,005. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Sg 1:1
\u24d0 Pr 1:1; Ec 9:12"}, {"pk": 4036692, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 4, "verse": 33, "text": "He spoke about trees, from the cedar in Lebanon to the hyssop growing out of the wall. He also spoke about animals, birds, reptiles, and fish."}, {"pk": 4036693, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 4, "verse": 34, "text": "Emissaries of all peoples, sent by every king on earth who had heard of his wisdom, came to listen to Solomon\u2019s wisdom. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 1Kg 10:1,6"}, {"pk": 4036694, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 5, "verse": 1, "text": "King Hiram of Tyre \u24d3 sent his emissaries to Solomon when he heard that he had been anointed king in his father\u2019s place, \u24d4 for Hiram had always been friends with David. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d4 1Kg 1:34,39
\u24d3 2Ch 2:3
\u24d5 2Sm 5:11; 1Ch 14:1"}, {"pk": 4036695, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 5, "verse": 2, "text": "Solomon sent this message to Hiram:"}, {"pk": 4036696, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 5, "verse": 3, "text": "\u201cYou know my father David was not able to build a temple for the name of the LORD his God. This was because of the warfare all around him until the LORD put his enemies under his feet. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 1Ch 28:2-3"}, {"pk": 4036697, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 5, "verse": 4, "text": "The LORD my God has now given me rest on every side; there is no enemy or crisis. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 1Kg 4:24-25"}, {"pk": 4036698, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 5, "verse": 5, "text": "So I plan to build a temple for the name of the LORD my God, \u24d8 according to what the LORD promised my father David: \u2018I will put your son on your throne in your place, and he will build the temple for my name.\u2019 \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 2Sm 7:12-13
\u24d8 2Ch 2:4"}, {"pk": 4036699, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 5, "verse": 6, "text": "\u201cTherefore, command that cedars from Lebanon be cut down for me. My servants will be with your servants, and I will pay your servants\u2019 wages according to whatever you say, for you know that not a man among us knows how to cut timber like the Sidonians.\u201d \u24da", "comment": "\u24da 2Ch 2:8"}, {"pk": 4036700, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 5, "verse": 7, "text": "When Hiram heard Solomon\u2019s words, he rejoiced greatly and said, \u201cBlessed be the LORD today! \u24db He has given David a wise son to be over this great people!\u201d", "comment": "\u24db 1Kg 10:9"}, {"pk": 4036701, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 5, "verse": 8, "text": "Then Hiram sent a reply to Solomon, saying, \u201cI have heard your message; I will do everything you want regarding the cedar and cypress timber."}, {"pk": 4036702, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 5, "verse": 9, "text": "My servants will bring the logs down from Lebanon to the sea, and I will make them into rafts to go by sea to the place you indicate. I will break them apart there, and you can take them away. You then can meet my needs by providing my household with food.\u201d \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc 2Ch 2:16; Ezr 3:7"}, {"pk": 4036703, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 5, "verse": 10, "text": "So Hiram provided Solomon with all the cedar and cypress timber he wanted,"}, {"pk": 4036704, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 5, "verse": 11, "text": "and Solomon provided Hiram with one hundred thousand bushels [1] of wheat as food for his household and one hundred ten thousand gallons [2] of oil from crushed olives. \u24dd Solomon did this for Hiram year after year.", "comment": "\u24dd 2Ch 2:10
[1] Lit 20,000 cors
[2] LXX reads 20,000 baths; MT reads 20 cors"}, {"pk": 4036705, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 5, "verse": 12, "text": "The LORD gave Solomon wisdom, as he had promised him. \u24d0 There was peace between Hiram and Solomon, and the two of them made a treaty. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d0 1Kg 3:12
\u24d1 1Kg 15:19"}, {"pk": 4036706, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 5, "verse": 13, "text": "Then King Solomon drafted forced laborers from all Israel; \u24d2 the labor force numbered thirty thousand men.", "comment": "\u24d2 1Kg 4:6; 9:15"}, {"pk": 4036707, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 5, "verse": 14, "text": "He sent ten thousand to Lebanon each month in shifts; one month they were in Lebanon, two months they were at home. Adoniram was in charge of the forced labor."}, {"pk": 4036708, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 5, "verse": 15, "text": "Solomon had seventy thousand porters and eighty thousand stonecutters in the mountains, \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 2Ch 2:17-18"}, {"pk": 4036709, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 5, "verse": 16, "text": "not including his thirty-three hundred [3] deputies \u24d4 in charge of the work. They supervised the people doing the work.", "comment": "\u24d4 1Kg 9:23
[3] Some LXX mss read 3,600; 2Ch 2:2,18"}, {"pk": 4036710, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 5, "verse": 17, "text": "The king commanded them to quarry large, costly stones to lay the foundation of the temple with dressed stones. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 1Kg 6:7; 1Ch 22:2"}, {"pk": 4036711, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 5, "verse": 18, "text": "So Solomon\u2019s builders and Hiram\u2019s builders, \u24d6 along with the Gebalites, \u24d7 quarried the stone and prepared the timber and stone for the temple\u2019s construction.", "comment": "\u24d6 1Kg 5:6,9
\u24d7 Jos 13:5"}, {"pk": 4036712, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 6, "verse": 1, "text": "Solomon began to build the temple for the LORD in the four hundred eightieth year \u24d8 after the Israelites came out of the land of Egypt, in the fourth year of his reign over Israel, in the month of Ziv, which is the second month. [1] \u24d9", "comment": "[1] April\u2013May
\u24d8 Ac 13:20
\u24d9 1Kg 6:37; 2Ch 3:1-2; Ezr 3:8"}, {"pk": 4036713, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 6, "verse": 2, "text": "The temple that King Solomon built for the LORD \u24da was ninety feet [2] long, thirty feet [3] wide, and forty-five feet [4] high. \u24db", "comment": "[4] Lit 30 cubits
\u24da Ezr 5:11
[2] Lit 60 cubits
[3] Lit 20 cubits, also in vv. 3,16,20
\u24db 2Ch 3:3; Ezk 41:1"}, {"pk": 4036714, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 6, "verse": 3, "text": "The portico in front of the temple sanctuary was thirty feet long extending across the temple\u2019s width, and fifteen feet deep [5] in front of the temple. \u24dc", "comment": "[5] Lit 10 cubits wide
\u24dc 2Ch 3:4; Ezk 40:49"}, {"pk": 4036715, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 6, "verse": 4, "text": "He also made windows with beveled frames [6] for the temple. \u24dd", "comment": "[6] Hb obscure
\u24dd Ezk 41:16"}, {"pk": 4036716, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 6, "verse": 5, "text": "He then built a chambered structure [7] along the temple wall, encircling the walls of the temple, that is, the sanctuary and the inner sanctuary. \u24d0 And he made side chambers [8] all around. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Jr 35:2; Ezk 41:5-6
[7] Lit built the temple of chamber
\u24d0 1Kg 6:16,19-21
[8] Lit made ribs or sides"}, {"pk": 4036717, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 6, "verse": 6, "text": "The lowest chamber was 7\u00bd feet [9] wide, the middle was 9 feet [10] wide, and the third was 10\u00bd feet [11] wide. He also provided offset ledges for the temple all around the outside so that nothing would be inserted into the temple walls.", "comment": "[10] Lit six cubits
[9] Lit five cubits, also in vv. 10,24
[11] Lit seven cubits"}, {"pk": 4036718, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 6, "verse": 7, "text": "The temple\u2019s construction used finished stones cut at the quarry so that no hammer, chisel, or any iron tool was heard in the temple while it was being built. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 1Kg 5:17"}, {"pk": 4036719, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 6, "verse": 8, "text": "The door for the lowest [12] side chamber was on the right side of the temple. They [13] went up a stairway [14] to the middle chamber, and from the middle to the third.", "comment": "[13] = People
[12] LXX, Tg; MT reads middle
[14] Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4036720, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 6, "verse": 9, "text": "When he finished building the temple, \u24d3 he paneled it with boards and planks of cedar.", "comment": "\u24d3 1Kg 6:1,14,38"}, {"pk": 4036721, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 6, "verse": 10, "text": "He built the chambers along the entire temple, joined to the temple with cedar beams; \u24d4 each story was 7\u00bd feet high.", "comment": "\u24d4 1Kg 5:6,8,10"}, {"pk": 4036722, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 6, "verse": 11, "text": "The word of the LORD came to Solomon: \u24d5", "comment": "[15] LXX omits these vv.
\u24d5 1Kg 3:5,11-15; 9:2"}, {"pk": 4036723, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 6, "verse": 12, "text": "\u201cAs for this temple you are building\u2009\u2014\u2009if you walk in my statutes, observe my ordinances, and keep all my commands by walking in them, \u24d6 I will fulfill my promise to you, which I made to your father David. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 2Sm 7:12-16; 1Kg 9:5
\u24d6 1Kg 11:10"}, {"pk": 4036724, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 6, "verse": 13, "text": "I will dwell among the Israelites and not abandon my people Israel.\u201d \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Lv 26:11; Jos 1:5-6; Heb 13:5"}, {"pk": 4036725, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 6, "verse": 14, "text": "When Solomon finished building the temple, [15] \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 1Kg 6:1,38"}, {"pk": 4036726, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 6, "verse": 15, "text": "he paneled the interior temple walls with cedar boards; from the temple floor to the surface of the ceiling he overlaid the interior with wood. He also overlaid the floor with cypress boards. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da 1Kg 5:8,10; 7:7; Ezk 41:16"}, {"pk": 4036727, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 6, "verse": 16, "text": "Then he lined thirty feet of the rear of the temple with cedar boards from the floor to the surface of the ceiling, [16] and he built the interior as an inner sanctuary, the most holy place. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Ex 26:33-34; 1Kg 8:6; Heb 9:3
[16] LXX; MT omits of the ceiling; 1Kg 6:15"}, {"pk": 4036728, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 6, "verse": 17, "text": "The temple, that is, the sanctuary in front of the most holy place, [17] was sixty feet [18] long.", "comment": "[17] Lit front of me; Hb obscure
[18] Lit 40 cubits"}, {"pk": 4036729, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 6, "verse": 18, "text": "The cedar paneling inside the temple was carved with ornamental gourds \u24dc and flower blossoms. Everything was cedar; \u24dd not a stone could be seen.", "comment": "\u24dc 1Kg 7:24
\u24dd 1Kg 5:8,10"}, {"pk": 4036730, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 6, "verse": 19, "text": "He prepared the inner sanctuary \u24d0 inside the temple to put the ark of the LORD\u2019s covenant \u24d1 there.", "comment": "\u24d0 Ezk 41:3-4
\u24d1 Dt 10:16; Jos 3:11"}, {"pk": 4036731, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 6, "verse": 20, "text": "The interior of the sanctuary was thirty feet long, thirty feet wide, and thirty feet high; he overlaid it with pure gold. \u24d2 He also overlaid the cedar altar.", "comment": "\u24d2 2Ch 3:8-9"}, {"pk": 4036732, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 6, "verse": 21, "text": "Next, Solomon overlaid the interior of the temple with pure gold, and he hung [19] gold chains \u24d3 across the front of the inner sanctuary \u24d4 and overlaid it with gold.", "comment": "[19] Lit he caused to pass across
\u24d3 2Ch 3:14; Mt 27:51
\u24d4 2Ch 3:16"}, {"pk": 4036733, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 6, "verse": 22, "text": "So he added the gold overlay to the entire temple until everything was completely finished, including the entire altar \u24d5 that belongs to the inner sanctuary.", "comment": "\u24d5 1Kg 7:48; Heb 9:3-4"}, {"pk": 4036734, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 6, "verse": 23, "text": "In the inner sanctuary he made two cherubim \u24d6 15 feet [20] high out of olive wood.", "comment": "\u24d6 Ex 25:18-22; 2Ch 3:10-13
[20] Lit 10 cubits, also in vv. 24,25,26"}, {"pk": 4036735, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 6, "verse": 24, "text": "One wing of the first cherub was 7\u00bd feet long, and the other wing was 7\u00bd feet long. The wingspan was 15 feet from tip to tip."}, {"pk": 4036736, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 6, "verse": 25, "text": "The second cherub also was 15 feet; both cherubim had the same size and shape."}, {"pk": 4036737, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 6, "verse": 26, "text": "The first cherub\u2019s height was 15 feet and so was the second cherub\u2019s."}, {"pk": 4036738, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 6, "verse": 27, "text": "Then he put the cherubim inside the inner temple. Since their wings were spread out, the first one\u2019s wing touched one wall while the second cherub\u2019s wing touched the other [21] wall, and in the middle of the temple their wings were touching wing to wing. \u24d7", "comment": "[21] Lit the second
\u24d7 2Ch 5:8"}, {"pk": 4036739, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 6, "verse": 28, "text": "He also overlaid the cherubim with gold."}, {"pk": 4036740, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 6, "verse": 29, "text": "He carved all the surrounding temple walls with carved engravings\u2009\u2014\u2009cherubim, \u24d8 palm trees, and flower blossoms\u2009\u2014\u2009in the inner and outer sanctuaries.", "comment": "\u24d8 Ezk 41:18,25"}, {"pk": 4036741, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 6, "verse": 30, "text": "He overlaid the temple floor with gold in both the inner and the outer sanctuaries."}, {"pk": 4036742, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 6, "verse": 31, "text": "For the entrance of the inner sanctuary, he made olive wood doors. \u24d9 The pillars of the doorposts were five-sided. [22]", "comment": "\u24d9 Ezk 41:23
[22] Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4036743, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 6, "verse": 32, "text": "The two doors were made of olive wood. He carved cherubim, palm trees, and flower blossoms on them and overlaid them with gold, hammering gold over the cherubim and palm trees."}, {"pk": 4036744, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 6, "verse": 33, "text": "In the same way, he made four-sided [23] olive wood doorposts for the sanctuary entrance.", "comment": "[23] Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4036745, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 6, "verse": 34, "text": "The two doors \u24da were made of cypress wood; the first door had two folding sides, and the second door had two folding panels.", "comment": "\u24da Ezk 41:23-25"}, {"pk": 4036746, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 6, "verse": 35, "text": "He carved cherubim, palm trees, and flower blossoms on them and overlaid them with gold applied evenly over the carving."}, {"pk": 4036747, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 6, "verse": 36, "text": "He built the inner courtyard \u24db with three rows of dressed stone \u24dc and a row of trimmed cedar beams.", "comment": "\u24db 2Ch 4:9; Jr 36:10
\u24dc 1Kg 7:12; Ezr 6:4"}, {"pk": 4036748, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 6, "verse": 37, "text": "The foundation of the LORD\u2019s temple was laid in Solomon\u2019s fourth year in the month of Ziv."}, {"pk": 4036749, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 6, "verse": 38, "text": "In his eleventh year in the month of Bul, which is the eighth month, [24] the temple was completed in every detail and according to every specification. \u24dd So he built it in seven years. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd 1Kg 6:1,14
\u24d0 1Kg 7:1
[24] = October\u2013November"}, {"pk": 4036750, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 7, "verse": 1, "text": "Solomon completed his entire palace complex after thirteen years of construction. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 1Kg 9:10; 2Ch 8:1"}, {"pk": 4036751, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 7, "verse": 2, "text": "He built the House of the Forest of Lebanon. \u24d2 It was one hundred fifty feet [1] long, seventy-five feet [2] wide, and forty-five feet [3] high on four rows of cedar pillars, with cedar beams on top of the pillars.", "comment": "[3] Lit 30 cubits, also in vv. 6,23
\u24d2 1Kg 10:21; 2Ch 9:16
[1] Lit 100 cubits
[2] Lit 50 cubits, also in v. 6"}, {"pk": 4036752, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 7, "verse": 3, "text": "It was paneled above with cedar at the top of the chambers that rested on forty-five pillars, fifteen per row."}, {"pk": 4036753, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 7, "verse": 4, "text": "There were three rows of window frames, facing each other [4] in three tiers. [5] \u24d3", "comment": "[5] Lit three times; = at 3 different places, also in v. 5
[4] Lit frames, window to window
\u24d3 1Kg 10:16-17"}, {"pk": 4036754, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 7, "verse": 5, "text": "All the doors and doorposts had rectangular frames, the openings facing each other [6] in three tiers.", "comment": "[6] Lit frames, opposing window to window"}, {"pk": 4036755, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 7, "verse": 6, "text": "He made the hall of pillars seventy-five feet long and forty-five feet wide. A portico was in front of the pillars, and a canopy with pillars [7] was in front of them.", "comment": "[7] Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4036756, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 7, "verse": 7, "text": "He made the Hall of the Throne where he would judge \u24d4 \u2009\u2014\u2009the Hall of Judgment. It was paneled with cedar from the floor to the rafters. [8]", "comment": "\u24d4 1Kg 3:16-28
[8] Syr, Vg; MT reads floor"}, {"pk": 4036757, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 7, "verse": 8, "text": "Solomon\u2019s own palace where he would live, in the other courtyard behind the hall, was of similar construction. And he made a house like this hall for Pharaoh\u2019s daughter, his wife. [9] \u24d5", "comment": "[9] Lit daughter he had taken
\u24d5 1Kg 3:1; 9:24; 2Ch 8:11"}, {"pk": 4036758, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 7, "verse": 9, "text": "All of these buildings were of costly stones, cut to size and sawed with saws on the inner and outer surfaces, from foundation to coping and from the outside to the great courtyard."}, {"pk": 4036759, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 7, "verse": 10, "text": "The foundation was made of large, costly stones twelve and fifteen feet [10] long.", "comment": "[10] Lit ten cubits and eight cubits"}, {"pk": 4036760, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 7, "verse": 11, "text": "Above were also costly stones, cut to size, as well as cedar wood."}, {"pk": 4036761, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 7, "verse": 12, "text": "Around the great courtyard, as well as the inner courtyard of the LORD\u2019s temple and the portico of the temple, were three rows of dressed stone and a row of trimmed cedar beams. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 1Kg 6:36"}, {"pk": 4036762, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 7, "verse": 13, "text": "King Solomon had Hiram [11] \u24d7 brought from Tyre.", "comment": "[11] = Huram in 2Ch 4:11
\u24d7 1Kg 5:1-11; 2Ch 2:13-14"}, {"pk": 4036763, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 7, "verse": 14, "text": "He was a widow\u2019s son from the tribe of Naphtali, and his father was a man of Tyre, a bronze craftsman. Hiram had great skill, \u24d8 understanding, and knowledge to do every kind of bronze work. So he came to King Solomon and carried out all his work. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d8 Ex 31:2-5
\u24d9 2Ch 4:11"}, {"pk": 4036764, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 7, "verse": 15, "text": "He cast two bronze pillars, \u24da each 27 feet [12] high and 18 feet [13] in circumference. [14] \u24db", "comment": "[12] Lit 18 cubits
\u24da 2Kg 25:16-17; 2Ch 3:15
[13] Lit 12 cubits
[14] LXX adds and the thickness of the pillar was four fingers hollowed and similarly the second pillar
\u24db 1Kg 7:41"}, {"pk": 4036765, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 7, "verse": 16, "text": "He also made two capitals \u24dc of cast bronze to set on top of the pillars; 7\u00bd feet [15] was the height of the first capital, and 7\u00bd feet was also the height of the second capital.", "comment": "[15] Lit five cubits, also in v. 23
\u24dc 1Kg 7:42; 2Kg 25:17"}, {"pk": 4036766, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 7, "verse": 17, "text": "The capitals on top of the pillars had gratings of latticework, wreaths [16] made of chainwork\u2009\u2014\u2009seven for the first capital and seven for the second.", "comment": "[16] Lit tassels"}, {"pk": 4036767, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 7, "verse": 18, "text": "He made the pillars with two encircling rows of pomegranates on the one grating to cover the capital on top; he did the same for the second capital."}, {"pk": 4036768, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 7, "verse": 19, "text": "And the capitals on top of the pillars in the portico were shaped like lilies, six feet [17] high.", "comment": "[17] Lit four cubits, also in vv. 27,38"}, {"pk": 4036769, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 7, "verse": 20, "text": "The capitals on the two pillars were also immediately above the rounded surface next to the grating, and two hundred pomegranates \u24dd were in rows encircling each [18] capital.", "comment": "\u24dd 2Ch 3:16; 4:13
[18] Litencircling the second"}, {"pk": 4036770, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 7, "verse": 21, "text": "He set up the pillars at the portico \u24d0 of the sanctuary: he set up the right pillar and named it Jachin; [19] then he set up the left pillar and named it Boaz. [20] \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 2Ch 3:17
\u24d0 1Kg 6:3
[19] = He Will Establish
[20] = In Him Is Strength"}, {"pk": 4036771, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 7, "verse": 22, "text": "The tops of the pillars were shaped like lilies. Then the work of the pillars was completed. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 2Kg 25:17"}, {"pk": 4036772, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 7, "verse": 23, "text": "He made the cast metal basin, [21] \u24d3 15 feet [22] from brim to brim, perfectly round. It was 7\u00bd feet high and 45 feet in circumference.", "comment": "[21] Lit sea
\u24d3 2Kg 25:13; 1Ch 18:8; 2Ch 4:6
[22] Lit 10 cubits"}, {"pk": 4036773, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 7, "verse": 24, "text": "Ornamental gourds \u24d4 encircled it below the brim, ten every half yard, [23] completely encircling the basin. \u24d5 The gourds were cast in two rows when the basin was cast.", "comment": "\u24d4 1Kg 6:18
[23] Lit 10 per cubit
\u24d5 2Ch 4:3"}, {"pk": 4036774, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 7, "verse": 25, "text": "It stood on twelve oxen, \u24d6 three facing north, three facing west, three facing south, and three facing east. The basin was on top of them and all their hindquarters were toward the center.", "comment": "\u24d6 2Kg 16:17; 2Ch 4:4-5; Jr 52:20"}, {"pk": 4036775, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 7, "verse": 26, "text": "The basin was three inches [24] thick, and its rim was fashioned like the brim of a cup or of a lily blossom. It held eleven thousand gallons. [25]", "comment": "[24] Lit a handbreadth
[25] Lit 2,000 baths"}, {"pk": 4036776, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 7, "verse": 27, "text": "Then he made ten bronze water carts. [26] \u24d7 Each water cart was 6 feet long, 6 feet wide, and 4\u00bd feet [27] high.", "comment": "[27] Lit three cubits
\u24d7 2Kg 25:13; 2Ch 4:14
[26] Lit bronze stands"}, {"pk": 4036777, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 7, "verse": 28, "text": "This was the design of the carts: They had frames; the frames were between the cross-pieces,"}, {"pk": 4036778, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 7, "verse": 29, "text": "and on the frames between the cross-pieces were lions, oxen, and cherubim. \u24d8 On the cross-pieces there was a pedestal above, and below the lions and oxen were wreaths of hanging [28] work.", "comment": "\u24d8 1Kg 6:29,32
[28] Or hammered-down"}, {"pk": 4036779, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 7, "verse": 30, "text": "Each cart \u24d9 had four bronze wheels with bronze axles. Underneath the four corners of the basin were cast supports, each next to a wreath.", "comment": "\u24d9 2Kg 16:17"}, {"pk": 4036780, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 7, "verse": 31, "text": "And the water cart\u2019s opening inside the crown on top was eighteen inches [29] wide. The opening was round, made as a pedestal twenty-seven inches [30] wide. On it were carvings, but their frames were square, not round.", "comment": "[29] Lit a cubit
[30] Lit one and a half cubits"}, {"pk": 4036781, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 7, "verse": 32, "text": "There were four wheels under the frames, and the wheel axles were part of the water cart; each wheel was twenty-seven inches [31] tall.", "comment": "[31] Lit was one and a half cubits"}, {"pk": 4036782, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 7, "verse": 33, "text": "The wheels\u2019 design was similar to that of chariot wheels: their axles, rims, spokes, and hubs were all of cast metal."}, {"pk": 4036783, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 7, "verse": 34, "text": "Four supports were at the four corners of each water cart; each support was one piece with the water cart."}, {"pk": 4036784, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 7, "verse": 35, "text": "At the top of the cart was a band nine inches [32] high encircling it; also, at the top of the cart, its braces and its frames were one piece with it.", "comment": "[32] Lit half a cubit"}, {"pk": 4036785, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 7, "verse": 36, "text": "He engraved cherubim, lions, and palm trees \u24da on the plates of its braces and on its frames, wherever each had space, with encircling wreaths.", "comment": "\u24da 1Kg 6:29"}, {"pk": 4036786, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 7, "verse": 37, "text": "In this way he made the ten water carts using the same casting, dimensions, and shape for all of them."}, {"pk": 4036787, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 7, "verse": 38, "text": "Then he made ten bronze basins \u24db \u2009\u2014\u2009each basin held 220 gallons [33] and each was six feet wide\u2009\u2014\u2009one basin for each of the ten water carts.", "comment": "\u24db Ex 30:18; 2Ch 4:6
[33] Lit 40 baths"}, {"pk": 4036788, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 7, "verse": 39, "text": "He set five water carts on the right side of the temple and five on the left side. He put the basin near the right side of the temple toward the southeast. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc 2Ch 4:10"}, {"pk": 4036789, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 7, "verse": 40, "text": "Then Hiram made \u24dd the basins, the shovels, and the sprinkling basins. So Hiram finished all the work that he was doing for King Solomon on the LORD\u2019s temple:", "comment": "\u24dd 2Ch 4:11\u20145:1"}, {"pk": 4036790, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 7, "verse": 41, "text": "two pillars; \u24d0 bowls for the capitals that were on top of the two pillars; the two gratings for covering both bowls of the capitals that were on top of the pillars; \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 1Kg 7:17
\u24d0 1Kg 7:15"}, {"pk": 4036791, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 7, "verse": 42, "text": "the four hundred pomegranates for the two gratings (two rows of pomegranates for each grating covering both capitals\u2019 bowls on top of the pillars \u24d2);", "comment": "\u24d2 1Kg 7:20"}, {"pk": 4036792, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 7, "verse": 43, "text": "the ten water carts; \u24d3 the ten basins on the water carts; \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d3 1Kg 7:27
\u24d4 1Kg 7:38"}, {"pk": 4036793, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 7, "verse": 44, "text": "the basin; \u24d5 the twelve oxen underneath the basin; \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d5 1Kg 7:23
\u24d6 1Kg 7:25"}, {"pk": 4036794, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 7, "verse": 45, "text": "and the pots, shovels, and sprinkling basins. \u24d7 All the utensils that Hiram made for King Solomon at the LORD\u2019s temple were made of burnished bronze.", "comment": "\u24d7 Ex 27:3"}, {"pk": 4036795, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 7, "verse": 46, "text": "The king had them cast in clay molds in the Jordan Valley between Succoth \u24d8 and Zarethan. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d8 Gn 33:17
\u24d9 Jos 3:16; 1Kg 4:12"}, {"pk": 4036796, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 7, "verse": 47, "text": "Solomon left all the utensils unweighed because there were so many; the weight of the bronze was not determined. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da 1Ch 22:3,14"}, {"pk": 4036797, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 7, "verse": 48, "text": "Solomon also made all the equipment in the LORD\u2019s temple: the gold altar; the gold table that the Bread of the Presence was placed on; \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Ex 25:30; 30:1-3; 2Ch 29:18"}, {"pk": 4036798, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 7, "verse": 49, "text": "the pure gold lampstands in front of the inner sanctuary, five on the right and five on the left; \u24dc the gold flowers, lamps, and tongs;", "comment": "\u24dc Ex 25:31-36"}, {"pk": 4036799, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 7, "verse": 50, "text": "the pure gold ceremonial bowls, wick trimmers, sprinkling basins, ladles, [34] and firepans; \u24dd and the gold hinges for the doors of the inner temple (that is, the most holy place) and for the doors of the temple sanctuary.", "comment": "[34] Or dishes, or spoons; lit palms
\u24dd 2Kg 25:15"}, {"pk": 4036800, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 7, "verse": 51, "text": "So all the work King Solomon did in the LORD\u2019s temple was completed. \u24d0 Then Solomon brought in the consecrated things of his father David \u24d1 \u2009\u2014\u2009the silver, the gold, and the utensils\u2009\u2014\u2009and put them in the treasuries of the LORD\u2019s temple. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 2Ch 36:18
\u24d0 1Kg 6:37-38
\u24d1 2Sm 8:9-12; 2Ch 5:1"}, {"pk": 4036801, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 8, "verse": 1, "text": "At that time Solomon assembled the elders \u24d3 of Israel, \u24d4 all the tribal heads \u24d5 and the ancestral leaders of the Israelites before him at Jerusalem in order to bring the ark of the LORD\u2019s covenant from the city of David, \u24d6 that is Zion. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d3 Ex 3:16; Nm 11:16
\u24d7 2Sm 6:12-15,17
\u24d6 2Sm 5:7
\u24d5 Nm 1:5-16; 7:2
\u24d4 2Ch 5:2-14"}, {"pk": 4036802, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 8, "verse": 2, "text": "So all the men of Israel were assembled in the presence of King Solomon in the month of Ethanim, which is the seventh month, [1] at the festival. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Lv 23:34; Dt 16:13-15; 1Kg 8:65
[1] = September\u2013October"}, {"pk": 4036803, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 8, "verse": 3, "text": "All the elders \u24d9 of Israel came, and the priests \u24da picked up the ark. \u24db", "comment": "\u24d9 Nm 11:16
\u24db 2Sm 6:12,17
\u24da Dt 31:9; Jos 3:3,6"}, {"pk": 4036804, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 8, "verse": 4, "text": "The priests and the Levites brought the ark of the LORD, the tent of meeting, \u24dc and the holy utensils that were in the tent. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dc 2Ch 1:3
\u24dd 2Ch 5:4-5"}, {"pk": 4036805, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 8, "verse": 5, "text": "King Solomon and the entire congregation of Israel, who had gathered around him and were with him in front of the ark, were sacrificing sheep, goats, and cattle that could not be counted or numbered, because there were so many. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 2Ch 1:6; 30:24"}, {"pk": 4036806, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 8, "verse": 6, "text": "The priests brought the ark of the LORD\u2019s covenant to its place, into the inner sanctuary of the temple, to the most holy place \u24d1 beneath the wings of the cherubim.", "comment": "\u24d1 1Kg 6:19"}, {"pk": 4036807, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 8, "verse": 7, "text": "For the cherubim were spreading their wings over [2] the place of the ark, so that the cherubim covered the ark and its poles from above. \u24d2", "comment": "[2] LXX; MT reads toward
\u24d2 1Kg 6:23-28"}, {"pk": 4036808, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 8, "verse": 8, "text": "The poles were so long that their ends were seen from the holy place in front of the inner sanctuary, but they were not seen from outside the sanctuary; they are still there today. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Ex 25:13-15; 37:4-5"}, {"pk": 4036809, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 8, "verse": 9, "text": "Nothing was in the ark except the two stone tablets that Moses had put there at Horeb, [3] \u24d4 where the LORD made a covenant with the Israelites when they came out of the land of Egypt. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 24:7-8; Dt 4:13
[3] = Sinai
\u24d4 Ex 25:21; Dt 10:5"}, {"pk": 4036810, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 8, "verse": 10, "text": "When the priests came out of the holy place, the cloud filled the LORD\u2019s temple, \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Ex 40:34-35; 2Ch 7:1"}, {"pk": 4036811, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 8, "verse": 11, "text": "and because of the cloud, the priests were not able to continue ministering, for the glory \u24d7 of the LORD filled the temple.", "comment": "\u24d7 2Ch 7:2; Ezk 10:4,18-19; 43:4-5"}, {"pk": 4036812, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 8, "verse": 12, "text": "Then Solomon said: The LORD said that he would dwell in total darkness. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ex 20:21; Lv 16:2; Dt 5:22"}, {"pk": 4036813, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 8, "verse": 13, "text": "I have indeed built an exalted temple \u24d9 for you,
a place for your dwelling forever. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 132:14
\u24d9 2Sm 7:13"}, {"pk": 4036814, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 8, "verse": 14, "text": "The king turned around and blessed \u24db the entire congregation of Israel while they were standing.", "comment": "\u24db Ex 39:43; 2Sm 6:18; 1Kg 8:55"}, {"pk": 4036815, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 8, "verse": 15, "text": "He said: Blessed be the LORD God of Israel!
He spoke directly to my father David,
and he has fulfilled the promise \u24dc by his power.
He said,
", "comment": "\u24dc 2Sm 7:15-16,25"}, {"pk": 4036816, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 8, "verse": 16, "text": "\u201cSince the day I brought my people Israel out of Egypt, \u24dd
I have not chosen a city to build a temple in
among any of the tribes of Israel,
so that my name \u24d0 would be there.
But I have chosen David to rule my people Israel.\u201d \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 1Sm 16:1; 2Sm 7:8
\u24dd 2Sm 7:6; 1Ch 17:5
\u24d0 Dt 12:5,11"}, {"pk": 4036817, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 8, "verse": 17, "text": "My father David had his heart set
on building a temple for the name of the LORD, the God of Israel. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 2Sm 7:2-3; 1Ch 22:7"}, {"pk": 4036818, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 8, "verse": 18, "text": "But the LORD said to my father David,
\u201cSince your heart was set on building a temple for my name,
you have done well to have this desire. [4] \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 2Ch 6:8
[4] Lit well because it was with your heart"}, {"pk": 4036819, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 8, "verse": 19, "text": "Yet you are not the one to build it;
instead, your son, your own offspring,
will build it for my name.\u201d \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 2Sm 7:12-13; 1Kg 5:5; Ac 7:47"}, {"pk": 4036820, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 8, "verse": 20, "text": "The LORD has fulfilled what he promised.
I have taken the place of my father David, \u24d5
and I sit on the throne of Israel, as the LORD promised. \u24d6
I have built the temple for the name of the LORD, the God of Israel.
", "comment": "\u24d5 2Sm 7:12
\u24d6 1Ch 28:5-6"}, {"pk": 4036821, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 8, "verse": 21, "text": "I have provided a place there for the ark,
where the LORD\u2019s covenant is
that he made with our ancestors
when he brought them out of the land of Egypt. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Dt 31:26; 1Kg 8:9"}, {"pk": 4036822, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 8, "verse": 22, "text": "Then Solomon stood \u24d8 before the altar of the LORD in front of the entire congregation of Israel and spread out his hands toward heaven. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d8 2Ch 6:12-42
\u24d9 1Kg 8:54; 2Ch 6:12"}, {"pk": 4036823, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 8, "verse": 23, "text": "He said: LORD God of Israel,
there is no God like you
in heaven above or on earth below, \u24da
who keeps the gracious covenant
with your servants who walk before you
with all their heart. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Dt 7:16; Neh 1:5; Dn 9:4
\u24da 1Sm 2:2; 2Sm 7:22"}, {"pk": 4036824, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 8, "verse": 24, "text": "You have kept what you promised
to your servant, my father David.
You spoke directly to him
and you fulfilled your promise by your power
as it is today. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc 2Sm 7:15-16"}, {"pk": 4036825, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 8, "verse": 25, "text": "Therefore, LORD God of Israel,
keep what you promised
to your servant, my father David:
You will never fail to have a man
to sit before me on the throne of Israel, \u24dd
if only your sons take care to walk before me
as you have walked before me. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24dd 1Kg 2:4; 9:5
\u24d0 1Kg 9:4-9; 2Ch 7:17-22"}, {"pk": 4036826, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 8, "verse": 26, "text": "Now LORD [5] God of Israel,
please confirm what you promised
to your servant, my father David. \u24d1
", "comment": "[5] Some Hb mss, LXX, Syr, Tg, Vg, 2Ch 6:16; other Hb mss omit LORD
\u24d1 2Sm 7:25"}, {"pk": 4036827, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 8, "verse": 27, "text": "But will God indeed live on earth?
Even heaven, the highest heaven, cannot contain you,
much less this temple I have built. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 2Ch 2:6; Ac 7:47; 17:24"}, {"pk": 4036828, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 8, "verse": 28, "text": "Listen [6] to your servant\u2019s prayer and his petition, \u24d3
LORD my God,
so that you may hear the cry and the prayer
that your servant prays before you today,
", "comment": "[6] Lit Turn
\u24d3 Php 4:6"}, {"pk": 4036829, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 8, "verse": 29, "text": "so that your eyes may watch over this temple night and day, \u24d4
toward the place where you said,
\u201cMy name will be there,\u201d \u24d5
and so that you may hear the prayer
that your servant prays toward this place.
", "comment": "\u24d4 2Ch 7:15; Neh 1:6
\u24d5 Dt 12:11"}, {"pk": 4036830, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 8, "verse": 30, "text": "Hear the petition of your servant \u24d6
and your people Israel,
which they pray toward this place. \u24d7
May you hear in your dwelling place in heaven.
May you hear and forgive.
", "comment": "\u24d6 Neh 1:6; Dn 9:4
\u24d7 Dn 6:10"}, {"pk": 4036831, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 8, "verse": 31, "text": "When a man sins against his neighbor
and is forced to take an oath, [7] \u24d8
and he comes to take an oath
before your altar in this temple,
", "comment": "[7] Lit and he lifts a curse against him to curse him
\u24d8 Ex 22:11; Jos 7:19; Jn 9:24"}, {"pk": 4036832, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 8, "verse": 32, "text": "may you hear in heaven and act.
May you judge your servants,
condemning the wicked man by bringing
what he has done on his own head
and providing justice for the righteous
by rewarding him according to his righteousness. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Dt 25:1"}, {"pk": 4036833, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 8, "verse": 33, "text": "When your people Israel are defeated before an enemy,
because they have sinned against you, \u24da
and they return to you and praise your name,
and they pray and plead with you
for mercy in this temple,
", "comment": "\u24da Lv 26:17,25,39"}, {"pk": 4036834, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 8, "verse": 34, "text": "may you hear in heaven
and forgive the sin of your people Israel.
May you restore them to the land
you gave their ancestors. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Lv 26:40-42"}, {"pk": 4036835, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 8, "verse": 35, "text": "When the skies are shut and there is no rain,
because they have sinned against you, \u24dc
and they pray toward this place
and praise your name,
and they turn from their sins
because you are afflicting them, \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dc Dt 28:23-24
\u24dd Dt 30:1-3; Am 4:7-8"}, {"pk": 4036836, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 8, "verse": 36, "text": "may you hear in heaven
and forgive the sin of your servants
and your people Israel,
so that you may teach them the good way
they should walk in. \u24d0
May you send rain on your land
that you gave your people for an inheritance. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d0 1Sm 12:23
\u24d1 Dt 11:14; Jl 2:23"}, {"pk": 4036837, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 8, "verse": 37, "text": "When there is famine in the land,
when there is pestilence,
when there is blight or mildew, locust or grasshopper, \u24d2
when their enemy besieges them
in the land and its cities, [8]
when there is any plague or illness,
", "comment": "\u24d2 Lv 26:16,25-26
[8] Lit land of its gates"}, {"pk": 4036838, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 8, "verse": 38, "text": "every prayer or petition
that any person or that all your people Israel may have\u2009\u2014
they each know their own affliction [9] \u24d3 \u2009\u2014
as they spread out their hands toward this temple, \u24d4
", "comment": "[9] Lit know in his heart of a plague
\u24d3 2Ch 6:29
\u24d4 Ex 9:29; 2Ch 6:29"}, {"pk": 4036839, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 8, "verse": 39, "text": "may you hear in heaven, your dwelling place,
and may you forgive, act, and give to everyone
according to all their ways, since you know each heart,
for you alone know every human heart, \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 1Sm 16:7; 1Ch 28:9"}, {"pk": 4036840, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 8, "verse": 40, "text": "so that they may fear \u24d6 you
all the days they live on the land \u24d7
you gave our ancestors.
", "comment": "\u24d6 Dt 6:13
\u24d7 Dt 12:1"}, {"pk": 4036841, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 8, "verse": 41, "text": "Even for the foreigner who is not of your people Israel
but has come from a distant land \u24d8
because of your name\u2009\u2014
", "comment": "\u24d8 Lv 24:22; Dt 10:18-19"}, {"pk": 4036842, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 8, "verse": 42, "text": "for they will hear of your great name,
strong hand, \u24d9 and outstretched arm,
and will come \u24da and pray toward this temple\u2009\u2014
", "comment": "\u24d9 Dt 3:24
\u24da 1Kg 10:1"}, {"pk": 4036843, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 8, "verse": 43, "text": "may you hear in heaven, your dwelling place,
and do according to all the foreigner asks.
Then all peoples of earth will know \u24db your name,
to fear you as your people Israel do
and to know that this temple I have built
bears your name.
", "comment": "\u24db Jos 4:24; 1Sm 17:46"}, {"pk": 4036844, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 8, "verse": 44, "text": "When your people go out to fight against their enemies, [10]
wherever you send them,
and they pray to the LORD
in the direction of the city you have chosen \u24dc
and the temple I have built for your name,
", "comment": "[10] Some Hb mss, some ancient versions, 2Ch 6:34; other Hb mss read enemy
\u24dc Dt 12:11; 1Ch 5:20; 2Ch 14:11"}, {"pk": 4036845, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 8, "verse": 45, "text": "may you hear their prayer and petition in heaven
and uphold their cause. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 9:4; 140:12"}, {"pk": 4036846, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 8, "verse": 46, "text": "When they sin against you\u2009\u2014
for there is no one who does not sin \u24d0 \u2009\u2014
and you are angry with them
and hand them over to the enemy,
and their captors deport them to the enemy\u2019s country \u24d1 \u2009\u2014
whether distant or nearby\u2009\u2014
", "comment": "\u24d0 Rm 3:10,23
\u24d1 Lv 26:33-34"}, {"pk": 4036847, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 8, "verse": 47, "text": "and when they come to their senses [11]
in the land where they were deported
and repent and petition you in their captors\u2019 land:
\u201cWe have sinned and done wrong;
we have been wicked,\u201d \u24d2
", "comment": "[11] Lit they return to their heart
\u24d2 Lv 26:40-42; Neh 1:6; Dn 9:5"}, {"pk": 4036848, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 8, "verse": 48, "text": "and when they return to you with all their heart and all their soul
in the land of their enemies who took them captive, \u24d3
and when they pray to you in the direction of their land
that you gave their ancestors,
the city you have chosen, \u24d4
and the temple I have built for your name,
", "comment": "\u24d4 Dn 6:10
\u24d3 Jr 29:10-14"}, {"pk": 4036849, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 8, "verse": 49, "text": "may you hear in heaven, your dwelling place,
their prayer and petition and uphold their cause.
"}, {"pk": 4036850, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 8, "verse": 50, "text": "May you forgive your people
who sinned against you
and all their rebellions [12] against you,
and may you grant them compassion
before their captors,
so that they may treat them compassionately. \u24d5
", "comment": "[12] Lit rebellions that they have rebelled
\u24d5 2Kg 25:28; 2Ch 30:9"}, {"pk": 4036851, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 8, "verse": 51, "text": "For they are your people and your inheritance; \u24d6
you brought them out of Egypt,
out of the middle of an iron furnace. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Dt 4:20
\u24d6 Ex 32:11; Dt 9:26,29"}, {"pk": 4036852, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 8, "verse": 52, "text": "May your eyes be open to your servant\u2019s petition
and to the petition of your people Israel,
listening to them whenever they call to you.
"}, {"pk": 4036853, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 8, "verse": 53, "text": "For you, Lord GOD, have set them apart as your inheritance
from all peoples of the earth,
as you spoke through your servant Moses
when you brought our ancestors out of Egypt. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ex 19:5-6; Dt 9:26-29"}, {"pk": 4036854, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 8, "verse": 54, "text": "When Solomon finished praying this entire prayer and petition to the LORD, he got up from kneeling before the altar of the LORD, with his hands spread out toward heaven, \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 2Ch 6:12-13"}, {"pk": 4036855, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 8, "verse": 55, "text": "and he stood and blessed the whole congregation of Israel \u24da with a loud voice:", "comment": "\u24da Nm 6:23-26; 2Sm 6:18"}, {"pk": 4036856, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 8, "verse": 56, "text": "\u201cBlessed be the LORD! He has given rest \u24db to his people Israel according to all he has said. Not one of all the good promises he made through his servant Moses has failed. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Jos 21:45; 23:15
\u24db Dt 12:10; 1Ch 22:18; Heb 3:18-19"}, {"pk": 4036857, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 8, "verse": 57, "text": "May the LORD our God be with us as he was with our ancestors. May he not abandon us or leave us \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Dt 31:6; Jos 1:5; Heb 13:5"}, {"pk": 4036858, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 8, "verse": 58, "text": "so that he causes us to be devoted [13] to him, \u24d0 to walk in all his ways, and to keep his commands, statutes, and ordinances, which he commanded our ancestors.", "comment": "\u24d0 Jos 24:23; Jr 31:33; Php 2:13
[13] Lit causes our hearts to be inclined"}, {"pk": 4036859, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 8, "verse": 59, "text": "May my words with which I have made my petition before the LORD be near the LORD our God day and night. May he uphold his servant\u2019s cause and the cause of his people Israel, as each day requires. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Pr 30:8; Mt 6:11"}, {"pk": 4036860, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 8, "verse": 60, "text": "May all the peoples of the earth know that the LORD is God. There is no other! \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Dt 6:4; Jos 4:24; Mk 12:32"}, {"pk": 4036861, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 8, "verse": 61, "text": "Be wholeheartedly devoted to the LORD our God \u24d3 to walk in his statutes and to keep his commands, as it is today.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d3 Dt 6:5; 1Kg 9:4; 11:4"}, {"pk": 4036862, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 8, "verse": 62, "text": "The king and all Israel with him were offering sacrifices in the LORD\u2019s presence."}, {"pk": 4036863, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 8, "verse": 63, "text": "Solomon offered a sacrifice of fellowship offerings to the LORD: twenty-two thousand cattle and one hundred twenty thousand sheep and goats. \u24d4 In this manner the king and all the Israelites dedicated \u24d5 the LORD\u2019s temple. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d5 Dt 20:5; Ezr 6:16; Neh 12:27
\u24d4 1Ch 29:21; 2Ch 7:4-5; Ezr 6:16-17
\u24d6 2Ch 7:5"}, {"pk": 4036864, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 8, "verse": 64, "text": "On the same day, the king consecrated the middle of the courtyard that was in front of the LORD\u2019s temple because that was where he offered the burnt offering, the grain offering, and the fat of the fellowship offerings \u24d7 since the bronze altar before the LORD was too small to accommodate the burnt offerings, the grain offerings, and the fat of the fellowship offerings. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d7 Lv 6\u20147
\u24d8 2Ch 7:7"}, {"pk": 4036865, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 8, "verse": 65, "text": "Solomon and all Israel with him\u2009\u2014\u2009a great assembly, from the entrance of Hamath [14] \u24d9 to the Brook of Egypt \u24da \u2009\u2014\u2009observed the festival at that time \u24db in the presence of the LORD our God, seven days, and seven more days\u2009\u2014\u2009fourteen days. [15] \u24dc", "comment": "\u24d9 Nm 13:21; 34:8
[14] Or from Lebo-hamath
\u24da Gn 15:18
\u24db Lv 23:36; 1Kg 8:2
[15] Temple dedication lasted seven days, and the Festival of Shelters lasted seven days.
\u24dc 2Ch 7:9"}, {"pk": 4036866, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 8, "verse": 66, "text": "On the fifteenth day [16] he sent the people away. So they blessed the king and went to their homes [17] rejoicing and with happy hearts for all the goodness that the LORD had done for his servant David and for his people Israel. \u24dd", "comment": "[16] Lit the eighth day
[17] Lit tents
\u24dd 2Ch 7:10"}, {"pk": 4036867, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 9, "verse": 1, "text": "When Solomon finished building the temple of the LORD, \u24d0 the royal palace, and all that Solomon desired to do, \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d0 2Ch 7:11-22
\u24d1 1Kg 7:1-2; 2Ch 7:11"}, {"pk": 4036868, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 9, "verse": 2, "text": "the LORD appeared to Solomon a second time just as he had appeared to him at Gibeon. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 1Kg 3:5; 11:9"}, {"pk": 4036869, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 9, "verse": 3, "text": "The LORD said to him: I have heard your prayer and petition you have made before me. I have consecrated this temple you have built, to put [1] my name there forever; \u24d3 my eyes and my heart will be there at all times. \u24d4", "comment": "[1] Or by putting
\u24d3 1Kg 8:29
\u24d4 2Ch 6:40"}, {"pk": 4036870, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 9, "verse": 4, "text": "As for you, if you walk before me as your father David walked, with a heart of integrity and in what is right, doing everything I have commanded you, and if you keep my statutes and ordinances, \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 1Kg 3:6,14; 11:4,6; 1Ch 28:9"}, {"pk": 4036871, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 9, "verse": 5, "text": "I will establish your royal throne over Israel forever, as I promised your father David: You will never fail to have a man on the throne of Israel. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 2Sm 7:12,15-16; 1Kg 2:4"}, {"pk": 4036872, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 9, "verse": 6, "text": "If you or your sons turn away from following me and do not keep my commands\u2009\u2014\u2009my statutes that I have set before you\u2009\u2014\u2009and if you go and serve other gods and bow in worship to them, \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Dt 28:15; 1Kg 11:10; 1Ch 28:9"}, {"pk": 4036873, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 9, "verse": 7, "text": "I will cut off Israel from the land I gave them, \u24d8 and I will reject [2] the temple I have sanctified for my name. \u24d9 Israel will become an object of scorn and ridicule among all the peoples. \u24da", "comment": "\u24d8 Lv 26:33; Dt 28:63
[2] Lit send from my presence
\u24d9 Dt 12:5; 1Kg 8:20
\u24da Dt 28:37"}, {"pk": 4036874, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 9, "verse": 8, "text": "Though this temple is now exalted, [3] everyone who passes by will be appalled and will scoff. [4] They will say: Why did the LORD do this to this land and this temple? \u24db", "comment": "[3] Some ancient versions read temple will become a ruin
[4] Lit hiss
\u24db Lv 26:32; Dt 29:24; Mt 23:38"}, {"pk": 4036875, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 9, "verse": 9, "text": "Then they will say: Because they abandoned the LORD their God who brought their ancestors out of the land of Egypt. They held on to other gods and bowed in worship to them and served them. Because of this, the LORD brought all this ruin on them. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Dt 29:25; 31:29"}, {"pk": 4036876, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 9, "verse": 10, "text": "At the end of twenty years during which Solomon had built the two houses, the LORD\u2019s temple and the royal palace \u24dd \u2009\u2014\u2009", "comment": "\u24dd 1Kg 6:38; 7:1; 2Ch 8:1"}, {"pk": 4036877, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 9, "verse": 11, "text": "King Hiram of Tyre \u24d0 having supplied him with cedar and cypress logs and gold \u24d1 for his every wish \u24d2 \u2009\u2014\u2009King Solomon gave Hiram twenty towns in the land of Galilee.", "comment": "\u24d0 1Kg 5:1
\u24d1 Dt 17:17
\u24d2 1Kg 5:10"}, {"pk": 4036878, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 9, "verse": 12, "text": "So Hiram went out from Tyre to look over the towns that Solomon had given him, but he was not pleased with them."}, {"pk": 4036879, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 9, "verse": 13, "text": "So he said, \u201cWhat are these towns you\u2019ve given me, my brother?\u201d So he called them the Land of Cabul, [5] as they are still called today. \u24d3", "comment": "[5] = Like Nothing
\u24d3 2Ch 8:2"}, {"pk": 4036880, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 9, "verse": 14, "text": "Now Hiram had sent the king nine thousand pounds [6] of gold. \u24d4", "comment": "[6] Lit 120 talents
\u24d4 Dt 17:17"}, {"pk": 4036881, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 9, "verse": 15, "text": "This is the account of the forced labor \u24d5 that King Solomon had imposed to build the LORD\u2019s temple, his own palace, the supporting terraces, \u24d6 the wall of Jerusalem, \u24d7 and Hazor, \u24d8 Megiddo, \u24d9 and Gezer. \u24da", "comment": "\u24d5 1Kg 5:13-16
\u24d6 2Sm 5:9
\u24d7 1Kg 3:1
\u24d8 Jos 11:1
\u24da Jdg 1:29
\u24d9 Jos 17:11"}, {"pk": 4036882, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 9, "verse": 16, "text": "Pharaoh king of Egypt had attacked and captured Gezer. He then burned it, killed the Canaanites who lived in the city, and gave it as a dowry to his daughter, Solomon\u2019s wife. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db 1Kg 3:1; 7:8"}, {"pk": 4036883, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 9, "verse": 17, "text": "Then Solomon rebuilt Gezer, Lower Beth-horon, \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Jos 16:3; 2Ch 8:5"}, {"pk": 4036884, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 9, "verse": 18, "text": "Baalath, \u24dd Tamar [7] [8] in the Wilderness of Judah,", "comment": "\u24dd Jos 19:44
[7] Alt Hb traditions, LXX, Syr, Tg, Vg read Tadmor; 2Ch 8:4
[8] Tamar was a city in southern Judah; Ezk 47:19; 48:28."}, {"pk": 4036885, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 9, "verse": 19, "text": "all the storage cities that belonged to Solomon, the chariot cities, \u24d0 the cavalry cities, \u24d1 and whatever Solomon desired to build \u24d2 in Jerusalem, Lebanon, or anywhere else in the land of his dominion.", "comment": "\u24d1 1Kg 4:26
\u24d0 1Kg 10:26
\u24d2 1Kg 9:1"}, {"pk": 4036886, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 9, "verse": 20, "text": "As for all the peoples who remained of the Amorites, Hethites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites, who were not Israelites\u2009\u2014\u2009"}, {"pk": 4036887, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 9, "verse": 21, "text": "their descendants who remained in the land after them, those whom the Israelites were unable to destroy completely \u24d3 \u2009\u2014\u2009Solomon imposed forced labor on them; it is still this way today. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Jdg 1:28,35; Ezr 2:55,58
\u24d3 Jdg 1:21-36; 3:1; 2Ch 8:7-8"}, {"pk": 4036888, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 9, "verse": 22, "text": "But Solomon did not consign the Israelites to slavery; \u24d5 they were soldiers, his servants, his commanders, his captains, and commanders of his chariots and his cavalry.", "comment": "\u24d5 Lv 25:39"}, {"pk": 4036889, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 9, "verse": 23, "text": "These were the deputies \u24d6 who were over Solomon\u2019s work: 550 who supervised the people doing the work. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 1Kg 5:16
\u24d7 2Ch 8:9-10"}, {"pk": 4036890, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 9, "verse": 24, "text": "Pharaoh\u2019s daughter moved from the city of David \u24d8 to the house that Solomon had built for her; \u24d9 he then built the terraces. \u24da", "comment": "\u24d9 1Kg 7:8; 2Ch 8:11
\u24d8 2Sm 5:7
\u24da 1Kg 9:15; 11:27; 2Ch 32:5"}, {"pk": 4036891, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 9, "verse": 25, "text": "Three times a year Solomon offered burnt offerings and fellowship offerings on the altar he had built for the LORD, and he burned incense with them in the LORD\u2019s presence. \u24db So he completed the temple. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc 2Ch 8:16
\u24db Dt 16:16"}, {"pk": 4036892, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 9, "verse": 26, "text": "King Solomon put together a fleet of ships at Ezion-geber, \u24dd which is near Eloth on the shore of the Red Sea in the land of Edom.", "comment": "\u24dd Nm 33:48; 1Kg 22:48"}, {"pk": 4036893, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 9, "verse": 27, "text": "With the fleet, Hiram sent his servants, experienced seamen, along with Solomon\u2019s servants."}, {"pk": 4036894, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 9, "verse": 28, "text": "They went to Ophir \u24d0 and acquired gold there\u2009\u2014\u2009sixteen tons [9] \u2009\u2014\u2009and delivered it to Solomon. \u24d1", "comment": "[9] Lit 420 talents
\u24d0 1Kg 10:11; 22:48-49
\u24d1 1Kg 9:11,14"}, {"pk": 4036895, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 10, "verse": 1, "text": "The queen of Sheba \u24d2 heard about Solomon\u2019s fame \u24d3 connected with the name of the LORD and came to test him with riddles. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d3 2Ch 9:1-12
\u24d2 2Ch 9:1; Mt 12:42
\u24d4 Jdg 14:12-14"}, {"pk": 4036896, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 10, "verse": 2, "text": "She came to Jerusalem with a very large entourage, with camels bearing \u24d5 spices, gold in great abundance, and precious stones. \u24d6 She came to Solomon and spoke to him about everything that was on her mind.", "comment": "\u24d6 1Kg 10:10
\u24d5 Gn 24:10"}, {"pk": 4036897, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 10, "verse": 3, "text": "So Solomon answered all her questions; nothing was too difficult for the king to explain to her."}, {"pk": 4036898, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 10, "verse": 4, "text": "When the queen of Sheba observed all of Solomon\u2019s wisdom, the palace he had built, \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 1Kg 7:1"}, {"pk": 4036899, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 10, "verse": 5, "text": "the food at his table, \u24d8 his servants\u2019 residence, his attendants\u2019 service and their attire, his cupbearers, and the burnt offerings he offered at the LORD\u2019s temple, it took her breath away.", "comment": "\u24d8 1Kg 4:22-23"}, {"pk": 4036900, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 10, "verse": 6, "text": "She said to the king, \u201cThe report I heard in my own country about your words and about your wisdom is true."}, {"pk": 4036901, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 10, "verse": 7, "text": "But I didn\u2019t believe the reports until I came and saw with my own eyes. Indeed, I was not even told half. Your wisdom and prosperity far exceed the report I heard. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 1Ch 29:25"}, {"pk": 4036902, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 10, "verse": 8, "text": "How happy are your men. [1] How happy are these servants of yours, who always stand in your presence hearing your wisdom. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Pr 8:34
[1] LXX, Syr read your wives"}, {"pk": 4036903, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 10, "verse": 9, "text": "Blessed be the LORD your God! He delighted in you and put you on the throne of Israel, \u24db because of the LORD\u2019s eternal love for Israel. \u24dc He has made you king to carry out justice and righteousness.\u201d \u24dd", "comment": "\u24db 2Sm 22:20; 1Kg 5:7
\u24dc 1Ch 17:22; 2Ch 2:11
\u24dd 2Sm 8:15"}, {"pk": 4036904, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 10, "verse": 10, "text": "Then she gave the king four and a half tons [2] of gold, \u24d0 a great quantity of spices, and precious stones. Never again did such a quantity of spices arrive as those the queen of Sheba gave to King Solomon.", "comment": "\u24d0 1Kg 9:28
[2] Lit 120 talents"}, {"pk": 4036905, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 10, "verse": 11, "text": "In addition, Hiram\u2019s fleet that carried gold from Ophir brought from Ophir a large quantity of almug [3] wood and precious stones. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 1Kg 9:27-28
[3] = algum in 2Ch 2:8; 9:10-11"}, {"pk": 4036906, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 10, "verse": 12, "text": "The king made the almug wood into steps for the LORD\u2019s temple and the king\u2019s palace and into lyres and harps for the singers. Never before did such almug wood arrive, and the like has not been seen again."}, {"pk": 4036907, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 10, "verse": 13, "text": "King Solomon gave the queen of Sheba her every desire\u2009\u2014\u2009whatever she asked\u2009\u2014\u2009besides what he had given her out of his royal bounty. Then she, along with her servants, returned to her own country. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 2Ch 9:11-12"}, {"pk": 4036908, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 10, "verse": 14, "text": "The weight \u24d3 of gold that came to Solomon annually was twenty-five tons, [4]", "comment": "\u24d3 2Ch 9:13-24
[4] Lit 666 talents"}, {"pk": 4036909, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 10, "verse": 15, "text": "besides what came from merchants, \u24d4 traders\u2019 merchandise, and all the Arabian kings and governors of the land. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 1Kg 9:28; 10:2
\u24d4 2Ch 1:16"}, {"pk": 4036910, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 10, "verse": 16, "text": "King Solomon made two hundred large shields of hammered gold; fifteen pounds [5] of gold went into each shield.", "comment": "[5] Lit 600 (shekels)"}, {"pk": 4036911, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 10, "verse": 17, "text": "He made three hundred small shields of hammered gold; nearly four pounds [6] of gold went into each shield. The king put them in the House of the Forest of Lebanon. \u24d6", "comment": "[6] Lit three minas
\u24d6 1Kg 7:2-5"}, {"pk": 4036912, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 10, "verse": 18, "text": "The king also made a large ivory throne and overlaid it with fine gold."}, {"pk": 4036913, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 10, "verse": 19, "text": "The throne had six steps; there was a rounded top at the back of the throne, armrests on either side of the seat, and two lions standing beside the armrests."}, {"pk": 4036914, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 10, "verse": 20, "text": "Twelve lions were standing there on the six steps, one at each end. Nothing like it had ever been made in any other kingdom."}, {"pk": 4036915, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 10, "verse": 21, "text": "All of King Solomon\u2019s drinking cups were gold, and all the utensils of the House of the Forest of Lebanon \u24d7 were pure gold. \u24d8 There was no silver, since it was considered as nothing in Solomon\u2019s time,", "comment": "\u24d7 1Kg 7:2-5
\u24d8 1Kg 9:28"}, {"pk": 4036916, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 10, "verse": 22, "text": "for the king had ships of Tarshish \u24d9 at sea with Hiram\u2019s fleet, and once every three years the ships of Tarshish would arrive bearing gold, silver, ivory, apes, and peacocks. [7] \u24da", "comment": "[7] Or baboons
\u24d9 Jnh 1:3
\u24da 1Kg 9:26-28; 22:48"}, {"pk": 4036917, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 10, "verse": 23, "text": "King Solomon surpassed all the kings of the world in riches and in wisdom. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db 1Kg 3:13"}, {"pk": 4036918, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 10, "verse": 24, "text": "The whole world wanted an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc 1Kg 3:28; 10:1"}, {"pk": 4036919, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 10, "verse": 25, "text": "Every man would bring his annual tribute: items [8] of silver and gold, clothing, weapons, [9] spices, and horses and mules. \u24dd", "comment": "[9] Or fragrant balsam
[8] Or vessels, or weapons
\u24dd 2Ch 9:22-24"}, {"pk": 4036920, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 10, "verse": 26, "text": "Solomon accumulated 1,400 chariots and 12,000 horsemen \u24d0 and stationed them in the chariot cities and with the king in Jerusalem. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 1Kg 9:19
\u24d0 1Kg 4:26"}, {"pk": 4036921, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 10, "verse": 27, "text": "The king made silver as common in Jerusalem as stones, \u24d2 and he made cedar \u24d3 as abundant as sycamore in the Judean foothills.", "comment": "\u24d2 Dt 17:17
\u24d3 1Kg 5:10; 2Ch 1:15"}, {"pk": 4036922, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 10, "verse": 28, "text": "Solomon\u2019s horses were imported from Egypt and Kue. [10] The king\u2019s traders bought them from Kue at the going price. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Dt 17:16; 2Ch 9:28
[10] = Cilicia"}, {"pk": 4036923, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 10, "verse": 29, "text": "A chariot was imported from Egypt for fifteen pounds [11] of silver, and a horse for nearly four pounds. [12] In the same way, they exported them to all the kings of the Hittites and to the kings of Aram through their agents. \u24d5", "comment": "[11] Lit 600 shekels
[12] Lit 150 shekels
\u24d5 2Ch 1:17"}, {"pk": 4036924, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 11, "verse": 1, "text": "King Solomon loved many foreign women in addition to Pharaoh\u2019s daughter: \u24d6 Moabite, Ammonite, Edomite, Sidonian, and Hittite women \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 1Kg 3:1; 7:8
\u24d7 Neh 13:23-27"}, {"pk": 4036925, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 11, "verse": 2, "text": "from the nations about which the LORD had told the Israelites, \u201cYou must not intermarry with them, and they must not intermarry with you, because they will turn your heart away to follow their gods.\u201d \u24d8 To these women Solomon was deeply attached [1] in love.", "comment": "\u24d8 Dt 7:3-4
[1] Lit Solomon clung"}, {"pk": 4036926, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 11, "verse": 3, "text": "He had seven hundred wives who were princesses and three hundred who were concubines, \u24d9 and they turned his heart away. \u24da", "comment": "\u24d9 2Sm 5:13; Est 2:14-15; Sg 6:8
\u24da Dt 17:17"}, {"pk": 4036927, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 11, "verse": 4, "text": "When Solomon was old, his wives turned his heart away to follow other gods. He was not wholeheartedly devoted to the LORD his God, as his father David had been. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db 1Kg 8:61; 9:4; 15:3,14; 1Ch 29:19"}, {"pk": 4036928, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 11, "verse": 5, "text": "Solomon followed Ashtoreth, \u24dc the goddess of the Sidonians, and Milcom, \u24dd the abhorrent idol of the Ammonites. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dc Jdg 2:13; 10:6; 1Kg 11:33
\u24dd Lv 18:21
\u24d0 Jdg 2:13; 1Sm 7:3-4"}, {"pk": 4036929, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 11, "verse": 6, "text": "Solomon did what was evil in the LORD\u2019s sight, and unlike his father David, he did not remain loyal to the LORD."}, {"pk": 4036930, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 11, "verse": 7, "text": "At that time, Solomon built a high place \u24d1 for Chemosh, \u24d2 the abhorrent idol of Moab, and for Milcom, [2] \u24d3 the abhorrent idol of the Ammonites, on the hill across from Jerusalem. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d1 Nm 33:52; 1Kg 3:2-3
\u24d2 Nm 21:29
[2] Lit Molech
\u24d3 1Kg 11:33
\u24d4 2Kg 23:13"}, {"pk": 4036931, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 11, "verse": 8, "text": "He did the same for all his foreign wives, who were burning incense and offering sacrifices to their gods."}, {"pk": 4036932, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 11, "verse": 9, "text": "The LORD was angry with Solomon, because his heart had turned away from the LORD, the God of Israel, who had appeared to him twice. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 1Kg 3:5; 9:2"}, {"pk": 4036933, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 11, "verse": 10, "text": "He had commanded him about this, so that he would not follow other gods, but Solomon did not do what the LORD had commanded. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 1Kg 6:12; 9:6-7"}, {"pk": 4036934, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 11, "verse": 11, "text": "Then the LORD said to Solomon, \u201cSince you have done this [3] and did not keep my covenant and my statutes, which I commanded you, I will tear the kingdom away from you and give it to your servant. \u24d7", "comment": "[3] Lit \u201cSince this was with you
\u24d7 1Kg 11:29-31"}, {"pk": 4036935, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 11, "verse": 12, "text": "However, I will not do it during your lifetime for the sake of your father David; \u24d8 I will tear it out of your son\u2019s hand.", "comment": "\u24d8 2Sm 7:12-16; 2Kg 19:34; 20:6"}, {"pk": 4036936, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 11, "verse": 13, "text": "Yet I will not tear the entire kingdom away from him. I will give one tribe to your son \u24d9 for the sake of my servant David and for the sake of Jerusalem that I chose.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d9 1Kg 11:31-32"}, {"pk": 4036937, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 11, "verse": 14, "text": "So the LORD raised up \u24da Hadad the Edomite as an enemy against Solomon. He was of the royal family in Edom.", "comment": "\u24da 1Kg 5:4; 1Ch 5:26"}, {"pk": 4036938, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 11, "verse": 15, "text": "Earlier, when David was in Edom, Joab, the commander of the army, had gone to bury the dead and had struck down every male in Edom."}, {"pk": 4036939, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 11, "verse": 16, "text": "For Joab and all Israel had remained there six months, until he had killed every male in Edom. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db 2Sm 8:13-14; 1Ch 18:12-13"}, {"pk": 4036940, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 11, "verse": 17, "text": "Hadad fled to Egypt, along with some Edomites from his father\u2019s servants. At the time Hadad was a small boy."}, {"pk": 4036941, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 11, "verse": 18, "text": "Hadad and his men set out from Midian and went to Paran. \u24dc They took men with them from Paran and went to Egypt, to Pharaoh king of Egypt, \u24dd who gave Hadad a house, ordered that he be given food, and gave him land.", "comment": "\u24dc Nm 10:12; Dt 1:1
\u24dd 1Kg 3:1"}, {"pk": 4036942, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 11, "verse": 19, "text": "Pharaoh liked Hadad so much [4] that he gave him a wife, the sister of his own wife, Queen Tahpenes.", "comment": "[4] Lit Hadad found much favor in Pharaoh\u2019s eyes"}, {"pk": 4036943, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 11, "verse": 20, "text": "Tahpenes\u2019s sister gave birth to Hadad\u2019s son Genubath. Tahpenes herself weaned him in Pharaoh\u2019s palace, and Genubath lived there along with Pharaoh\u2019s sons."}, {"pk": 4036944, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 11, "verse": 21, "text": "When Hadad heard in Egypt that David rested with his fathers and that Joab, the commander of the army, was dead, Hadad said to Pharaoh, \u201cLet me leave, so I may go to my own country.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4036945, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 11, "verse": 22, "text": "But Pharaoh asked him, \u201cWhat do you lack here with me for you to want to go back to your own country?\u201d \u201cNothing,\u201d he replied, \u201cbut please let me leave.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4036946, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 11, "verse": 23, "text": "God raised up Rezon son of Eliada as an enemy \u24d0 against Solomon. Rezon had fled from his master King Hadadezer of Zobah \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d0 1Kg 5:4
\u24d1 2Sm 8:3"}, {"pk": 4036947, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 11, "verse": 24, "text": "and gathered men to himself. He became leader of a raiding party when David killed the Zobaites. He [5] went to Damascus, \u24d2 lived there, and became king in Damascus.", "comment": "[5] LXX; Hb reads They
\u24d2 2Sm 8:5"}, {"pk": 4036948, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 11, "verse": 25, "text": "Rezon was Israel\u2019s enemy throughout Solomon\u2019s reign, adding to the trouble Hadad had caused. He reigned over Aram [6] \u24d3 and loathed Israel.", "comment": "[6] Some Hb mss, LXX, Syr read Edom
\u24d3 Gn 10:22; 2Sm 10:19"}, {"pk": 4036949, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 11, "verse": 26, "text": "Now Solomon\u2019s servant, \u24d4 Jeroboam son of Nebat, was an Ephraimite from Zeredah. His widowed mother\u2019s name was Zeruah. Jeroboam rebelled \u24d5 against Solomon,", "comment": "\u24d4 1Kg 11:11
\u24d5 1Kg 11:40; 2Ch 13:6"}, {"pk": 4036950, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 11, "verse": 27, "text": "and this is the reason he rebelled against the king: Solomon had built the supporting terraces \u24d6 and repaired the opening in the wall of the city of his father David.", "comment": "\u24d6 1Kg 9:15,24"}, {"pk": 4036951, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 11, "verse": 28, "text": "Now the man Jeroboam was capable, and Solomon noticed the young man because he was getting things done. So he appointed him over the entire labor force of the house of Joseph. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 1Kg 5:13-16; 12:4"}, {"pk": 4036952, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 11, "verse": 29, "text": "During that time, the prophet Ahijah the Shilonite \u24d8 met Jeroboam on the road as Jeroboam came out of Jerusalem. Now Ahijah had wrapped himself with a new cloak, and the two of them were alone in the open field.", "comment": "\u24d8 1Kg 12:15; 14:2"}, {"pk": 4036953, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 11, "verse": 30, "text": "Then Ahijah took hold of the new cloak he had on, tore it into twelve pieces, \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 1Sm 15:27-28; 1Kg 11:11-13"}, {"pk": 4036954, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 11, "verse": 31, "text": "and said to Jeroboam, \u201cTake ten pieces for yourself, for this is what the LORD God of Israel says: \u2018I am about to tear the kingdom out of Solomon\u2019s hand. I will give you ten tribes,"}, {"pk": 4036955, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 11, "verse": 32, "text": "but one tribe will remain his for the sake of my servant David \u24da and for the sake of Jerusalem, the city I chose out of all the tribes of Israel. \u24db", "comment": "\u24da 2Sm 7:15-16
\u24db 1Kg 11:11-13"}, {"pk": 4036956, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 11, "verse": 33, "text": "For they have abandoned me; they have bowed down to Ashtoreth, the goddess of the Sidonians, to Chemosh, the god of Moab, and to Milcom, the god of the Ammonites. \u24dc They have not walked in my ways to do what is right in my sight and to carry out my statutes and my judgments as his father David did. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dc 1Kg 11:5,7
\u24dd 1Kg 3:14; 11:9-11"}, {"pk": 4036957, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 11, "verse": 34, "text": "\u201c\u2018However, I will not take the whole kingdom from him but will let him be ruler all the days of his life for the sake of my servant David, whom I chose and who kept my commands and my statutes."}, {"pk": 4036958, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 11, "verse": 35, "text": "I will take ten tribes of the kingdom from his son and give them to you."}, {"pk": 4036959, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 11, "verse": 36, "text": "I will give one tribe \u24d0 to his son, \u24d1 so that my servant David will always have a lamp before me \u24d2 in Jerusalem, the city I chose for myself to put my name there. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d0 1Kg 12:16-17
\u24d1 1Kg 3:14; 11:12-13
\u24d2 2Sm 21:17; 1Kg 15:4; 2Kg 8:19
\u24d3 1Kg 8:29; 11:13"}, {"pk": 4036960, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 11, "verse": 37, "text": "I will appoint you, \u24d4 and you will reign as king \u24d5 over all you want, \u24d6 and you will be king over Israel.", "comment": "\u24d4 1Kg 11:11
\u24d5 1Kg 14:7
\u24d6 2Sm 3:21"}, {"pk": 4036961, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 11, "verse": 38, "text": "\u201c\u2018After that, if you obey all I command you, walk in my ways, and do what is right in my sight in order to keep my statutes and my commands as my servant David did, I will be with you. \u24d7 I will build you a lasting dynasty just as I built for David, \u24d8 and I will give you Israel.", "comment": "\u24d7 Jos 1:5; 1Kg 3:14; 11:11
\u24d8 2Sm 7:11,27
[7] LXX omits and I will give... but not forever"}, {"pk": 4036962, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 11, "verse": 39, "text": "I will humble David\u2019s descendants, because of their unfaithfulness, but not forever.\u2019\u201d [7] \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Ezk 37:15-28; Am 9:11-12"}, {"pk": 4036963, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 11, "verse": 40, "text": "Therefore, Solomon tried to kill Jeroboam, \u24da but he fled to Egypt, \u24db to King Shishak of Egypt, \u24dc where he remained until Solomon\u2019s death.", "comment": "\u24da 1Kg 11:26-28
\u24db 1Kg 12:2
\u24dc 1Kg 14:25-26; 2Ch 12:2-9"}, {"pk": 4036964, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 11, "verse": 41, "text": "The rest of the events of Solomon\u2019s reign, along with all his accomplishments and his wisdom, are written in the Book of Solomon\u2019s Events. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd 1Kg 15:7,23; 2Ch 9:29"}, {"pk": 4036965, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 11, "verse": 42, "text": "The length of Solomon\u2019s reign in Jerusalem over all Israel totaled forty years. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 2Sm 5:5"}, {"pk": 4036966, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 11, "verse": 43, "text": "Solomon rested with his fathers and was buried in the city of his father David. His son Rehoboam \u24d1 became king in his place. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d1 1Kg 12:1
\u24d2 2Ch 9:30-31"}, {"pk": 4036967, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 12, "verse": 1, "text": "Then Rehoboam \u24d3 went to Shechem, \u24d4 for all Israel \u24d5 had gone to Shechem to make him king. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d3 2Ch 10:1-19
\u24d4 Jos 12:1; 1Kg 12:25
\u24d5 2Sm 20:1-2; 1Kg 12:16-17
\u24d6 Jdg 9:6"}, {"pk": 4036968, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 12, "verse": 2, "text": "When Jeroboam son of Nebat heard about it, he stayed in Egypt, where he had fled from King Solomon\u2019s presence. \u24d7 Jeroboam stayed in Egypt. [1]", "comment": "[1] LXX, Vg read Jeroboam returned from Egypt; 2Ch 10:2
\u24d7 1Kg 11:40"}, {"pk": 4036969, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 12, "verse": 3, "text": "But they summoned him, and Jeroboam and the whole assembly of Israel came and spoke to Rehoboam:"}, {"pk": 4036970, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 12, "verse": 4, "text": "\u201cYour father made our yoke harsh. \u24d8 You, therefore, lighten your father\u2019s harsh service and the heavy yoke he put on us, \u24d9 and we will serve you.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d8 1Sm 8:11-18
\u24d9 1Kg 4:20"}, {"pk": 4036971, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 12, "verse": 5, "text": "Rehoboam replied, \u201cGo away for three days and then return to me.\u201d So the people left."}, {"pk": 4036972, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 12, "verse": 6, "text": "Then King Rehoboam consulted with the elders \u24da who had served his father Solomon when he was alive, asking, \u201cHow do you advise me to respond to this people?\u201d", "comment": "\u24da 1Kg 4:2-19"}, {"pk": 4036973, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 12, "verse": 7, "text": "They replied, \u201cToday if you will be a servant to this people and serve them, and if you respond to them by speaking kind words to them, they will be your servants forever.\u201d \u24db", "comment": "\u24db 2Ch 10:7; Pr 15:1"}, {"pk": 4036974, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 12, "verse": 8, "text": "But he rejected the advice of the elders who had advised him \u24dc and consulted with the young men who had grown up with him and attended him.", "comment": "\u24dc Lv 19:32"}, {"pk": 4036975, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 12, "verse": 9, "text": "He asked them, \u201cWhat message do you advise that we send back to this people who said to me, \u2018Lighten the yoke your father put on us\u2019?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4036976, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 12, "verse": 10, "text": "Then the young men who had grown up with him told him, \u201cThis is what you should say to this people who said to you, \u2018Your father made our yoke heavy, but you, make it lighter on us!\u2009\u2019 This is what you should tell them: \u2018My little finger is thicker than my father\u2019s waist!"}, {"pk": 4036977, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 12, "verse": 11, "text": "Although my father burdened you with a heavy yoke, I will add to your yoke; my father disciplined you with whips, but I will discipline you with barbed whips.\u2019\u201d [2] \u24dd", "comment": "[2] Lit with scorpions, also in v. 14
\u24dd Ex 1:13-14; 5:6-9; 2Ch 10:10-11"}, {"pk": 4036978, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 12, "verse": 12, "text": "So Jeroboam and all the people came to Rehoboam on the third day, as the king had ordered: \u201cReturn to me on the third day.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4036979, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 12, "verse": 13, "text": "Then the king answered the people harshly. He rejected the advice the elders had given him"}, {"pk": 4036980, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 12, "verse": 14, "text": "and spoke to them according to the young men\u2019s advice: \u201cMy father made your yoke heavy, but I will add to your yoke; my father disciplined you with whips, but I will discipline you with barbed whips.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4036981, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 12, "verse": 15, "text": "The king did not listen to the people, because this turn of events came from the LORD \u24d0 to carry out his word, which the LORD had spoken through Ahijah the Shilonite to Jeroboam son of Nebat. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d0 Dt 2:30; 1Kg 12:24
\u24d1 1Kg 11:29-39"}, {"pk": 4036982, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 12, "verse": 16, "text": "When all Israel saw that the king had not listened to them, the people answered him: What portion do we have in David?
We have no inheritance in the son of Jesse. \u24d2
Israel, return to your tents;
David, now look after your own house! \u24d3
So Israel went to their tents,", "comment": "\u24d3 2Sm 20:1
\u24d2 2Sm 5:3,5"}, {"pk": 4036983, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 12, "verse": 17, "text": "but Rehoboam reigned over the Israelites living in the cities of Judah. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 1Kg 11:13,36"}, {"pk": 4036984, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 12, "verse": 18, "text": "Then King Rehoboam sent Adoram, [3] \u24d5 who was in charge of forced labor, but all Israel stoned him to death. King Rehoboam managed to get into the chariot and flee to Jerusalem.", "comment": "\u24d5 2Sm 20:24; 1Kg 4:6; 5:14
[3] LXX reads Adoniram; 1Kg 4:6; 5:14"}, {"pk": 4036985, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 12, "verse": 19, "text": "Israel is still in rebellion against the house of David today. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 2Kg 21:17"}, {"pk": 4036986, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 12, "verse": 20, "text": "When all Israel heard that Jeroboam had come back, \u24d7 they summoned him to the assembly and made him king over all Israel. \u24d8 No one followed the house of David except the tribe of Judah alone. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d8 1Kg 11:11
\u24d7 1Kg 12:3
\u24d9 1Kg 11:13,36"}, {"pk": 4036987, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 12, "verse": 21, "text": "When Rehoboam arrived in Jerusalem, \u24da he mobilized one hundred eighty thousand fit young soldiers from the entire house of Judah and the tribe of Benjamin \u24db to fight against the house of Israel to restore the kingdom to Rehoboam son of Solomon.", "comment": "\u24da 2Ch 11:1-4
\u24db 2Sm 19:17"}, {"pk": 4036988, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 12, "verse": 22, "text": "But the word of God came to Shemaiah, \u24dc the man of God:", "comment": "\u24dc 2Ch 12:5,7"}, {"pk": 4036989, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 12, "verse": 23, "text": "\u201cSay to Rehoboam son of Solomon, king of Judah, to the whole house of Judah and Benjamin, and to the rest of the people,"}, {"pk": 4036990, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 12, "verse": 24, "text": "\u2018This is what the LORD says: You are not to march up and fight against your brothers, the Israelites. Each of you return home, for this situation is from me.\u2019\u201d \u24dd So they listened to the word of the LORD and went back according to the word of the LORD.", "comment": "\u24dd 1Kg 12:15"}, {"pk": 4036991, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 12, "verse": 25, "text": "Jeroboam built Shechem \u24d0 in the hill country of Ephraim and lived there. From there he went out and built Penuel. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d0 Gn 12:6; Jdg 9:6; 1Kg 12:1
\u24d1 Jdg 8:8-9,17"}, {"pk": 4036992, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 12, "verse": 26, "text": "Jeroboam said to himself, \u201cThe kingdom might now return to the house of David. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 1Kg 11:38"}, {"pk": 4036993, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 12, "verse": 27, "text": "If these people regularly go to offer sacrifices in the LORD\u2019s temple in Jerusalem, \u24d3 the heart of these people will return to their lord, King Rehoboam of Judah. They will kill me and go back to the king of Judah.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d3 Dt 12:5-7,14"}, {"pk": 4036994, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 12, "verse": 28, "text": "So the king sought advice. Then he made two golden calves, and he said to the people, \u201cGoing to Jerusalem is too difficult for you. Israel, here are your gods [4] who brought you up from the land of Egypt.\u201d \u24d4", "comment": "[4] Or here is your God, or here is your god
\u24d4 Ex 32:4,8"}, {"pk": 4036995, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 12, "verse": 29, "text": "He set up one in Bethel, \u24d5 and put the other in Dan. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d5 Gn 12:8; 28:19
\u24d6 Jdg 18:29"}, {"pk": 4036996, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 12, "verse": 30, "text": "This led to sin; \u24d7 the people walked in procession before one of the calves all the way to Dan. [5] \u24d8", "comment": "[5] Some LXX mss read calves to Bethel and the other to Dan
\u24d7 1Kg 13:34; 2Kg 17:21
\u24d8 Ex 20:4-6; Dt 5:8-10"}, {"pk": 4036997, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 12, "verse": 31, "text": "Jeroboam also made shrines [6] on the high places \u24d9 and made priests from the ranks of the people who were not Levites. \u24da", "comment": "\u24d9 1Kg 3:3; 11:7
[6] Lit a house
\u24da 2Kg 17:32"}, {"pk": 4036998, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 12, "verse": 32, "text": "Jeroboam made a festival in the eighth month on the fifteenth day of the month, like the festival in Judah. \u24db He offered sacrifices on the altar; he made this offering in Bethel to sacrifice to the calves he had made. He also stationed the priests in Bethel for the high places he had made. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24db Lv 23:33-34; Nm 29:12
\u24dc 2Ch 11:15"}, {"pk": 4036999, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 12, "verse": 33, "text": "He offered sacrifices on [7] the altar he had set up in Bethel on the fifteenth day of the eighth month. He chose this month on his own. \u24dd He made a festival for the Israelites, offered sacrifices on the altar, and burned incense. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 2Kg 23:15
[7] Or He went up to
\u24dd Nm 15:39"}, {"pk": 4037000, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 13, "verse": 1, "text": "A man of God \u24d1 came, however, from Judah to Bethel by the word of the LORD while Jeroboam was standing beside the altar to burn incense. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 1Kg 12:32-33
\u24d1 1Kg 12:22; 2Kg 23:17"}, {"pk": 4037001, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 13, "verse": 2, "text": "The man of God cried out against the altar by the word of the LORD: \u201cAltar, altar, this is what the LORD says, \u2018A son will be born to the house of David, named Josiah, and he will sacrifice on you the priests of the high places who are burning incense on you. Human bones will be burned on you.\u2019\u201d \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 2Kg 23:15-16"}, {"pk": 4037002, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 13, "verse": 3, "text": "He gave a sign \u24d4 that day. He said, \u201cThis is the sign that the LORD has spoken: \u2018The altar will now be ripped apart, and the ashes that are on it will be poured out.\u2019\u201d \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Jn 2:11,18
\u24d4 Is 7:14"}, {"pk": 4037003, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 13, "verse": 4, "text": "When the king heard the message that the man of God had cried out against the altar at Bethel, Jeroboam stretched out his hand from the altar and said, \u201cArrest him!\u201d But the hand he stretched out against him withered, and he could not pull it back to himself."}, {"pk": 4037004, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 13, "verse": 5, "text": "The altar was ripped apart, and the ashes poured from the altar, according to the sign that the man of God had given by the word of the LORD."}, {"pk": 4037005, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 13, "verse": 6, "text": "Then the king responded to the man of God, \u201cPlead for the favor of the LORD your God and pray for me \u24d6 so that my hand may be restored to me.\u201d So the man of God pleaded for the favor of the LORD, and the king\u2019s hand was restored to him and became as it had been at first.", "comment": "\u24d6 Jms 5:16"}, {"pk": 4037006, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 13, "verse": 7, "text": "Then the king declared to the man of God, \u201cCome home with me, refresh yourself, and I\u2019ll give you a reward.\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 1Sm 9:7; 2Kg 5:15"}, {"pk": 4037007, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 13, "verse": 8, "text": "But the man of God replied, \u201cIf you were to give me half your house, \u24d8 I still wouldn\u2019t go with you, and I wouldn\u2019t eat food or drink water in this place,", "comment": "\u24d8 Nm 22:18; Est 5:3; Mk 6:23"}, {"pk": 4037008, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 13, "verse": 9, "text": "for this is what I was commanded by the word of the LORD: \u24d9 \u2018You must not eat food or drink water or go back the way you came.\u2019\u201d", "comment": "\u24d9 1Kg 13:1"}, {"pk": 4037009, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 13, "verse": 10, "text": "So he went another way; he did not go back by the way he had come to Bethel."}, {"pk": 4037010, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 13, "verse": 11, "text": "Now a certain old prophet was living in Bethel. \u24da His son [1] came and told him all the deeds that the man of God had done that day in Bethel. His sons also told their father the words that he had spoken to the king. \u24db", "comment": "\u24da 1Kg 12:32; 13:1
[1] Some Hb mss, LXX, Syr, Vg read sons
\u24db 1Kg 13:2-6"}, {"pk": 4037011, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 13, "verse": 12, "text": "Then their father asked them, \u201cWhich way did he go?\u201d His sons had seen [2] the way taken by the man of God who had come from Judah.", "comment": "[2] LXX, Syr, Tg, Vg read sons showed him"}, {"pk": 4037012, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 13, "verse": 13, "text": "Then he said to his sons, \u201cSaddle the donkey for me.\u201d So they saddled the donkey for him, and he got on it."}, {"pk": 4037013, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 13, "verse": 14, "text": "He followed the man of God and found him sitting under an oak tree. He asked him, \u201cAre you the man of God who came from Judah?\u201d \u201cI am,\u201d he said."}, {"pk": 4037014, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 13, "verse": 15, "text": "Then he said to him, \u201cCome home with me and eat some food.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4037015, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 13, "verse": 16, "text": "But he answered, \u201cI cannot go back with you or accompany you; I will not eat food or drink water with you in this place."}, {"pk": 4037016, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 13, "verse": 17, "text": "For a message came to me by the word of the LORD: \u2018You must not eat food or drink water there \u24dc or go back by the way you came.\u2019\u201d", "comment": "\u24dc 1Kg 13:8-9"}, {"pk": 4037017, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 13, "verse": 18, "text": "He said to him, \u201cI am also a prophet \u24dd like you. An angel spoke to me by the word of the LORD: \u2018Bring him back with you to your house so that he may eat food and drink water.\u2019\u201d The old prophet deceived him, \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd 1Jn 4:1
\u24d0 Dt 13:1-3"}, {"pk": 4037018, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 13, "verse": 19, "text": "and the man of God went back with him, ate food in his house, and drank water."}, {"pk": 4037019, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 13, "verse": 20, "text": "While they were sitting at the table, the word of the LORD came to the prophet who had brought him back,"}, {"pk": 4037020, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 13, "verse": 21, "text": "and the prophet cried out to the man of God who had come from Judah, \u201cThis is what the LORD says: \u2018Because you rebelled against the LORD\u2019s command and did not keep the command that the LORD your God commanded you\u2009\u2014\u2009"}, {"pk": 4037021, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 13, "verse": 22, "text": "but you went back and ate food and drank water in the place that he said to you, \u201cDo not eat food and do not drink water\u201d\u2009\u2014 \u24d1 your corpse will never reach the grave of your fathers.\u2019\u201d \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d1 1Kg 13:8-9
\u24d2 1Kg 13:30"}, {"pk": 4037022, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 13, "verse": 23, "text": "So after he had eaten food and after he had drunk, the old prophet saddled the donkey for the prophet he had brought back.", "comment": "[3] LXX reads donkey, and he turned24and left, and"}, {"pk": 4037023, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 13, "verse": 24, "text": "When he left, [3] a lion attacked [4] him along the way and killed him. \u24d3 His corpse was thrown on the road, and the donkey was standing beside it; the lion was standing beside the corpse too.", "comment": "[4] Lit met
\u24d3 1Kg 20:36"}, {"pk": 4037024, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 13, "verse": 25, "text": "There were men passing by who saw the corpse thrown on the road and the lion standing beside it, and they went and spoke about it in the city where the old prophet lived."}, {"pk": 4037025, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 13, "verse": 26, "text": "When the prophet who had brought him back from his way heard about it, he said, \u201cHe is the man of God who disobeyed the LORD\u2019s command. The LORD has given him to the lion, and it has mauled and killed him, according to the word of the LORD that he spoke to him.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4037026, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 13, "verse": 27, "text": "Then the old prophet instructed his sons, \u201cSaddle the donkey for me.\u201d They saddled it, \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 1Kg 13:13"}, {"pk": 4037027, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 13, "verse": 28, "text": "and he went and found the corpse thrown on the road with the donkey and the lion standing beside the corpse. The lion had not eaten the corpse or mauled the donkey."}, {"pk": 4037028, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 13, "verse": 29, "text": "So the prophet lifted the corpse of the man of God and laid it on the donkey and brought it back. The old prophet came into the city to mourn and to bury him."}, {"pk": 4037029, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 13, "verse": 30, "text": "Then he laid the corpse in his own grave, \u24d5 and they mourned over him: \u201cOh, my brother!\u201d \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d5 1Kg 13:22,24
\u24d6 Jr 22:18"}, {"pk": 4037030, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 13, "verse": 31, "text": "After he had buried him, he said to his sons, \u201cWhen I die, bury me in the grave where the man of God is buried; lay my bones beside his bones,"}, {"pk": 4037031, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 13, "verse": 32, "text": "for the message that he cried out by the word of the LORD against the altar in Bethel \u24d7 and against all the shrines of the high places \u24d8 in the cities of Samaria \u24d9 is certain to happen.\u201d \u24da", "comment": "\u24d7 1Kg 13:1-3
\u24d8 1Kg 12:31-32; 2Kg 17:29
\u24d9 1Kg 16:28-29,32
\u24da 2Kg 23:16"}, {"pk": 4037032, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 13, "verse": 33, "text": "Even after this, \u24db Jeroboam did not repent \u24dc of his evil way but again made priests for the high places from the ranks of the people. \u24dd He ordained whoever so desired it, and they became priests of the high places. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24db 1Kg 13:1-6,24
\u24dc 1Kg 12:28-33; 13:1; Ac 26:20
\u24dd 1Kg 12:31
\u24d0 Jdg 17:5; 2Ch 13:9"}, {"pk": 4037033, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 13, "verse": 34, "text": "This was the sin that caused the house of Jeroboam to be cut off and obliterated from the face of the earth. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 1Kg 12:28-33; 2Kg 17:21-23"}, {"pk": 4037034, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 14, "verse": 1, "text": "At that time Abijah son of Jeroboam became sick. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 1Kg 14:12,17-18"}, {"pk": 4037035, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 14, "verse": 2, "text": "Jeroboam said to his wife, \u201cGo disguise yourself, \u24d3 so they won\u2019t know that you\u2019re Jeroboam\u2019s wife, and go to Shiloh. \u24d4 The prophet Ahijah is there; it was he who told about me becoming king over this people. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d3 1Sm 28:8; 2Sm 14:2-3
\u24d4 Jos 18:1
\u24d5 1Kg 11:29-39"}, {"pk": 4037036, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 14, "verse": 3, "text": "Take with you ten loaves of bread, some cakes, and a jar of honey, \u24d6 and go to him. He will tell you what will happen to the boy.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d6 1Sm 9:7-8"}, {"pk": 4037037, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 14, "verse": 4, "text": "Jeroboam\u2019s wife did that: she went to Shiloh and arrived at Ahijah\u2019s house. Ahijah could not see; he was blind [1] due to his age. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 1Sm 3:2; 4:15
[1] Lit see, for his eyes stood; 1Sm 4:15"}, {"pk": 4037038, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 14, "verse": 5, "text": "But the LORD had said to Ahijah, \u201cJeroboam\u2019s wife is coming soon to ask you about her son, for he is sick. You are to say such and such to her. When she arrives, she will be disguised.\u201d \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 2Sm 14:1-2"}, {"pk": 4037039, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 14, "verse": 6, "text": "When Ahijah heard the sound of her feet entering the door, he said, \u201cCome in, wife of Jeroboam! Why are you disguised? \u24d9 I have bad news for you.", "comment": "\u24d9 1Sm 28:12"}, {"pk": 4037040, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 14, "verse": 7, "text": "Go tell Jeroboam, \u2018This is what the LORD God of Israel says: I raised you up from among the people, appointed you ruler over my people Israel,"}, {"pk": 4037041, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 14, "verse": 8, "text": "tore the kingdom away from the house of David, and gave it to you. \u24da But you were not like my servant David, who kept my commands and followed me with all his heart, doing only what is right in my sight.", "comment": "\u24da 1Kg 11:28-31; 16:2"}, {"pk": 4037042, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 14, "verse": 9, "text": "You behaved more wickedly than all who were before you. \u24db In order to anger me, you have proceeded to make for yourself other gods and cast images, \u24dc but you have flung me behind your back. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dc 1Kg 11:33; 12:28-33
\u24db 1Kg 16:25,30
\u24dd Neh 9:26; Ps 50:17"}, {"pk": 4037043, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 14, "verse": 10, "text": "Because of all this, I am about to bring disaster on the house of Jeroboam: I will wipe out all of Jeroboam\u2019s males, [2]
both slave and free, [3] in Israel;
I will sweep away the house of Jeroboam
as one sweeps away dung until it is all gone! \u24d0
", "comment": "[3] Or males, even the weak and impaired; Hb obscure
[2] Lit eliminate Jeroboam\u2019s one who urinates against the wall
\u24d0 1Kg 15:29; 21:21-22"}, {"pk": 4037044, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 14, "verse": 11, "text": "Anyone who belongs to Jeroboam and dies in the city,
the dogs will eat,
and anyone who dies in the field,
the birds [4] will eat, \u24d1
for the LORD has spoken!\u2019
", "comment": "[4] Lit birds of the sky
\u24d1 1Kg 16:4; 21:24"}, {"pk": 4037045, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 14, "verse": 12, "text": "\u201cAs for you, get up and go to your house. When your feet enter the city, the boy will die. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 1Kg 14:17"}, {"pk": 4037046, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 14, "verse": 13, "text": "All Israel will mourn for him and bury him. He alone out of Jeroboam\u2019s house will be given a proper burial because out of the house of Jeroboam something favorable to the LORD God of Israel was found in him. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 2Ch 12:12; 19:3"}, {"pk": 4037047, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 14, "verse": 14, "text": "The LORD will raise up for himself a king over Israel, who will wipe out the house of Jeroboam. \u24d4 This is the day, yes, [5] even today!", "comment": "\u24d4 1Kg 15:27-29
[5] Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4037048, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 14, "verse": 15, "text": "For the LORD will strike Israel so that they will [6] shake as a reed shakes in water. He will uproot Israel from this good soil that he gave to their ancestors. \u24d5 He will scatter them beyond the Euphrates \u24d6 because they made their Asherah poles, angering the LORD. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d5 Dt 29:28
\u24d7 Ex 34:14-15; Dt 12:3-4
\u24d6 2Kg 15:29; 17:6
[6] so that they will supplied for clarity"}, {"pk": 4037049, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 14, "verse": 16, "text": "He will give up Israel because of Jeroboam\u2019s sins that he committed and caused Israel to commit.\u201d \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 1Kg 12:28-33; 13:34; 15:30"}, {"pk": 4037050, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 14, "verse": 17, "text": "Then Jeroboam\u2019s wife got up and left and went to Tirzah. \u24d9 As she was crossing the threshold of the house, the boy died.", "comment": "\u24d9 1Kg 15:33; Sg 6:4"}, {"pk": 4037051, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 14, "verse": 18, "text": "He was buried, and all Israel mourned for him, according to the word of the LORD he had spoken through his servant the prophet Ahijah. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da 1Kg 14:12-13"}, {"pk": 4037052, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 14, "verse": 19, "text": "As for the rest of the events of Jeroboam\u2019s reign, how he waged war \u24db and how he reigned, note that they are written in the Historical Record of Israel\u2019s Kings.", "comment": "\u24db 1Kg 14:30; 2Ch 13:2-20"}, {"pk": 4037053, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 14, "verse": 20, "text": "The length of Jeroboam\u2019s reign was twenty-two years. He rested with his fathers, and his son Nadab became king in his place. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc 1Kg 15:25-26"}, {"pk": 4037054, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 14, "verse": 21, "text": "Now Rehoboam, Solomon\u2019s son, reigned in Judah. \u24dd Rehoboam was forty-one years old when he became king; he reigned seventeen years in Jerusalem, the city where the LORD had chosen from all the tribes of Israel to put his name. \u24d0 Rehoboam\u2019s mother\u2019s name was Naamah the Ammonite. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24dd 1Kg 12:1-24
\u24d1 2Ch 12:13
\u24d0 Dt 12:5; 1Kg 9:3; 11:32,36"}, {"pk": 4037055, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 14, "verse": 22, "text": "Judah did what was evil in the LORD\u2019s sight. \u24d2 They provoked him to jealous anger \u24d3 more than all that their ancestors had done with the sins they committed.", "comment": "\u24d2 2Kg 17:19; 2Ch 12:1,14
\u24d3 Dt 32:21"}, {"pk": 4037056, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 14, "verse": 23, "text": "They also built for themselves high places, \u24d4 sacred pillars, \u24d5 and Asherah poles on every high hill and under every green tree;", "comment": "\u24d4 1Kg 3:2; 12:31
\u24d5 Ex 23:24; Dt 16:21-22"}, {"pk": 4037057, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 14, "verse": 24, "text": "there were even male cult prostitutes in the land. \u24d6 They imitated all the detestable practices of the nations the LORD had dispossessed before the Israelites. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Ex 23:24; Dt 18:9; 2Kg 16:3; 17:15; 21:2; 3Jn 11
\u24d6 Dt 23:17"}, {"pk": 4037058, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 14, "verse": 25, "text": "In the fifth year of King Rehoboam, King Shishak of Egypt \u24d8 went to war against Jerusalem. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 2Ch 12:2-11
\u24d8 1Kg 11:40"}, {"pk": 4037059, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 14, "verse": 26, "text": "He seized the treasuries of the LORD\u2019s temple and the treasuries of the royal palace. He took everything. He took all the gold shields that Solomon had made. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da 1Kg 10:16-17"}, {"pk": 4037060, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 14, "verse": 27, "text": "King Rehoboam made bronze shields to replace them and committed them into the care of the captains of the guards [7] \u24db who protected the entrance to the king\u2019s palace.", "comment": "[7] Lit the runners
\u24db 1Sm 22:17; 2Sm 15:1"}, {"pk": 4037061, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 14, "verse": 28, "text": "Whenever the king entered the LORD\u2019s temple, the guards would carry the shields, then they would take them back to the armory. [8] \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc 1Kg 10:17
[8] Lit the chamber of the runners"}, {"pk": 4037062, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 14, "verse": 29, "text": "The rest of the events of Rehoboam\u2019s reign, \u24dd along with all his accomplishments, are written about in the Historical Record of Judah\u2019s Kings.", "comment": "\u24dd 2Ch 12:15-16"}, {"pk": 4037063, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 14, "verse": 30, "text": "There was war between Rehoboam and Jeroboam throughout their reigns. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 1Kg 12:21-24; 15:6"}, {"pk": 4037064, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 14, "verse": 31, "text": "Rehoboam rested with his fathers and was buried with his fathers in the city of David. His mother\u2019s name was Naamah the Ammonite. \u24d1 His son Abijam [9] \u24d2 became king in his place.", "comment": "[9] = Abijah in 2Ch 13
\u24d2 1Kg 15:1-8; 2Ch 11:20; 13:1\u201414:1
\u24d1 1Kg 14:21"}, {"pk": 4037065, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 15, "verse": 1, "text": "In the eighteenth year of Israel\u2019s King Jeroboam son of Nebat, Abijam became king over Judah,"}, {"pk": 4037066, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 15, "verse": 2, "text": "and he reigned three years in Jerusalem. \u24d3 His mother\u2019s name was Maacah \u24d4 daughter [1] of Abishalom.", "comment": "\u24d3 2Ch 13:1-2
[1] Possibly granddaughter, also in v. 10; 2Ch 13:2
\u24d4 1Kg 15:10,13; 2Ch 13:2"}, {"pk": 4037067, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 15, "verse": 3, "text": "Abijam walked in all the sins his father before him had committed, \u24d5 and he was not wholeheartedly devoted to the LORD his God as his ancestor David had been. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d5 1Kg 14:21-22
\u24d6 1Kg 9:4; 11:4"}, {"pk": 4037068, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 15, "verse": 4, "text": "But for the sake of David, the LORD his God gave him a lamp in Jerusalem by raising up his son after him and by preserving Jerusalem. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 2Sm 21:17; 1Kg 11:36; 2Ch 21:7"}, {"pk": 4037069, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 15, "verse": 5, "text": "For David did what was right in the LORD\u2019s sight, and he did not turn aside from anything he had commanded him all the days of his life, \u24d8 except in the matter of Uriah \u24d9 the Hethite.", "comment": "\u24d8 1Kg 9:4; 14:8
\u24d9 2Sm 11:3,15-17; 12:9-10"}, {"pk": 4037070, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 15, "verse": 6, "text": "There had been war between Rehoboam and Jeroboam all the days of Rehoboam\u2019s life. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da 1Kg 14:30; 2Ch 12:15"}, {"pk": 4037071, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 15, "verse": 7, "text": "The rest of the events of Abijam\u2019s reign, along with all his accomplishments, are written in the Historical Record of Judah\u2019s Kings. \u24db There was also war between Abijam and Jeroboam. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24db 1Kg 14:29
\u24dc 2Ch 13:4-20"}, {"pk": 4037072, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 15, "verse": 8, "text": "Abijam rested with his fathers and was buried in the city of David. \u24dd His son Asa became king in his place. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 1Kg 14:31; 2Ch 14\u201416
\u24dd 1Kg 14:31; 2Ch 14:1"}, {"pk": 4037073, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 15, "verse": 9, "text": "In the twentieth year of Israel\u2019s King Jeroboam, \u24d1 Asa became king of Judah,", "comment": "\u24d1 1Kg 15:1"}, {"pk": 4037074, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 15, "verse": 10, "text": "and he reigned forty-one years in Jerusalem. His grandmother\u2019s [2] name was Maacah \u24d2 daughter of Abishalom.", "comment": "[2] Lit mother\u2019s
\u24d2 1Kg 15:2"}, {"pk": 4037075, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 15, "verse": 11, "text": "Asa did what was right in the LORD\u2019s sight, as his ancestor David had done. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 1Kg 9:4-5; 2Ch 14:2"}, {"pk": 4037076, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 15, "verse": 12, "text": "He banished the male cult prostitutes \u24d4 from the land and removed all of the idols that his fathers had made. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 1Kg 11:7; 14:23; 2Ch 14:3,5
\u24d4 Dt 23:17; 1Kg 14:24"}, {"pk": 4037077, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 15, "verse": 13, "text": "He also \u24d6 removed his grandmother [3] Maacah from being queen mother because she had made an obscene image of Asherah. Asa chopped down her obscene image and burned it \u24d7 in the Kidron Valley. \u24d8", "comment": "[3] Lit mother
\u24d7 Ex 32:20
\u24d6 2Ch 15:16-18
\u24d8 2Kg 23:6"}, {"pk": 4037078, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 15, "verse": 14, "text": "The high places were not taken away, \u24d9 but Asa was wholeheartedly devoted to the LORD his entire life. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da 1Kg 8:61; 15:3
\u24d9 1Kg 22:43"}, {"pk": 4037079, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 15, "verse": 15, "text": "He brought his father\u2019s consecrated gifts and his own consecrated gifts into the LORD\u2019s temple: silver, gold, and utensils. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db 1Kg 7:51"}, {"pk": 4037080, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 15, "verse": 16, "text": "There was war between Asa and King Baasha of Israel throughout their reigns. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc 1Kg 15:32"}, {"pk": 4037081, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 15, "verse": 17, "text": "Israel\u2019s King Baasha went to war against Judah. \u24dd He built Ramah \u24d0 in order to keep anyone from leaving or coming to King Asa of Judah.", "comment": "\u24d0 Jos 18:25
\u24dd 2Ch 16:1-6"}, {"pk": 4037082, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 15, "verse": 18, "text": "So Asa withdrew all the silver and gold that remained in the treasuries of the LORD\u2019s temple \u24d1 and the treasuries of the royal palace and gave it to his servants. Then King Asa sent them to Ben-hadad \u24d2 son of Tabrimmon son of Hezion king of Aram who lived in Damascus, \u24d3 saying,", "comment": "\u24d3 1Kg 11:23-24
\u24d1 1Kg 14:26
\u24d2 1Kg 20:1"}, {"pk": 4037083, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 15, "verse": 19, "text": "\u201cThere is a treaty between me and you, between my father and your father. \u24d4 Look, I have sent you a gift of silver and gold. Go and break your treaty with King Baasha of Israel \u24d5 so that he will withdraw from me.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d4 1Kg 5:12; 2Ch 16:7
\u24d5 1Kg 15:27-28"}, {"pk": 4037084, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 15, "verse": 20, "text": "Ben-hadad listened to King Asa and sent the commanders of his armies against the cities of Israel. He attacked Ijon, \u24d6 Dan, \u24d7 Abel-beth-maacah, \u24d8 all Chinnereth, \u24d9 and the whole land of Naphtali. \u24da", "comment": "\u24d9 Jos 11:2; 12:3
\u24d6 2Kg 15:29
\u24d7 Jdg 18:29; 1Kg 12:29
\u24d8 2Sm 20:15; 2Kg 15:29
\u24da Jos 19:32-39; 1Kg 20:34"}, {"pk": 4037085, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 15, "verse": 21, "text": "When Baasha heard about it, he quit building Ramah and stayed in Tirzah. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db 1Kg 14:17; 15:33; 16:8,15-18"}, {"pk": 4037086, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 15, "verse": 22, "text": "Then King Asa gave a command to everyone without exception in Judah, and they carried away the stones of Ramah and the timbers Baasha had built it with. Then King Asa built Geba \u24dc of Benjamin and Mizpah \u24dd with them.", "comment": "\u24dc Jos 18:24; 21:17
\u24dd Jos 11:3; 2Ch 16:6"}, {"pk": 4037087, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 15, "verse": 23, "text": "The rest of all the events of Asa\u2019s reign, \u24d0 along with all his might, all his accomplishments, and the cities he built, are written in the Historical Record of Judah\u2019s Kings. \u24d1 But in his old age he developed a disease in his feet. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d0 2Ch 16:11-14
\u24d1 1Kg 14:29; 15:7
\u24d2 2Ch 16:12"}, {"pk": 4037088, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 15, "verse": 24, "text": "Then Asa rested with his fathers and was buried in the city of his ancestor David. \u24d3 His son Jehoshaphat \u24d4 became king in his place.", "comment": "\u24d3 1Kg 14:31; 15:8
\u24d4 1Kg 22:41-50"}, {"pk": 4037089, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 15, "verse": 25, "text": "Nadab son of Jeroboam \u24d5 became king over Israel in the second year of Judah\u2019s King Asa; he reigned over Israel two years.", "comment": "\u24d5 1Kg 14:20"}, {"pk": 4037090, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 15, "verse": 26, "text": "Nadab did what was evil in the LORD\u2019s sight and walked in the ways of his father and the sin he had caused Israel to commit. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 1Kg 14:16; 15:30,34"}, {"pk": 4037091, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 15, "verse": 27, "text": "Then Baasha \u24d7 son of Ahijah of the house of Issachar conspired against Nadab, and Baasha struck him down at Gibbethon \u24d8 of the Philistines while Nadab and all Israel were besieging Gibbethon.", "comment": "\u24d7 1Kg 14:14; 15:16
\u24d8 Jos 19:44; 1Kg 16:15"}, {"pk": 4037092, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 15, "verse": 28, "text": "In the third year of Judah\u2019s King Asa, \u24d9 Baasha killed Nadab \u24da and reigned in his place.", "comment": "\u24d9 1Kg 15:8-24; 2Ch 14\u201416
\u24da 1Kg 16:8-10"}, {"pk": 4037093, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 15, "verse": 29, "text": "When Baasha became king, he struck down the entire house of Jeroboam. \u24db He did not leave Jeroboam any survivors but [4] destroyed his family according to the word of the LORD he had spoken through his servant Ahijah the Shilonite. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24db 1Kg 13:34
[4] Lit Jeroboam anyone breathing until he
\u24dc 1Kg 14:10"}, {"pk": 4037094, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 15, "verse": 30, "text": "This was because Jeroboam had angered [5] the LORD God of Israel by the sins he had committed and had caused Israel to commit. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd 1Kg 14:7-9
[5] Lit provoked in the provocation of"}, {"pk": 4037095, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 15, "verse": 31, "text": "The rest of the events of Nadab\u2019s reign, along with all his accomplishments, are written in the Historical Record of Israel\u2019s Kings. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 1Kg 14:19; 16:5"}, {"pk": 4037096, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 15, "verse": 32, "text": "There was war between Asa and King Baasha of Israel throughout their reigns. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 1Kg 15:16"}, {"pk": 4037097, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 15, "verse": 33, "text": "In the third year of Judah\u2019s King Asa, Baasha son of Ahijah became king over all Israel, and he reigned in Tirzah \u24d2 twenty-four years.", "comment": "\u24d2 1Kg 15:21"}, {"pk": 4037098, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 15, "verse": 34, "text": "He did what was evil in the LORD\u2019s sight and walked in the ways of Jeroboam and the sin he had caused Israel to commit. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 1Kg 14:16"}, {"pk": 4037099, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 16, "verse": 1, "text": "Now the word of the LORD came to Jehu \u24d4 son of Hanani \u24d5 against Baasha:", "comment": "\u24d5 2Ch 16:7-10
\u24d4 1Kg 16:7; 2Ch 19:2"}, {"pk": 4037100, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 16, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cBecause I raised you up from the dust \u24d6 and made you ruler over my people Israel, \u24d7 but you have walked in the ways of Jeroboam and have caused my people Israel to sin, \u24d8 angering me with their sins,", "comment": "\u24d8 1Kg 15:26,34
\u24d6 1Sm 2:8
\u24d7 1Kg 14:7"}, {"pk": 4037101, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 16, "verse": 3, "text": "take note: I will eradicate Baasha and his house, and I will make your house like the house of Jeroboam son of Nebat: \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 1Kg 14:10; 15:29"}, {"pk": 4037102, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 16, "verse": 4, "text": "Anyone who belongs to Baasha and dies in the city,
the dogs will eat,
and anyone who is his and dies in the field,
the birds [1] will eat.\u201d \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da 1Kg 14:11; 21:24
[1] Lit birds of the sky"}, {"pk": 4037103, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 16, "verse": 5, "text": "The rest of the events of Baasha\u2019s reign, along with all his accomplishments and might, are written in the Historical Record of Israel\u2019s Kings. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db 1Kg 14:19; 15:31"}, {"pk": 4037104, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 16, "verse": 6, "text": "Baasha rested with his fathers and was buried in Tirzah. His son Elah became king in his place."}, {"pk": 4037105, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 16, "verse": 7, "text": "But through the prophet Jehu \u24dc son of Hanani the word of the LORD also had come against Baasha and against his house because of all the evil he had done in the LORD\u2019s sight. His actions angered the LORD, and Baasha\u2019s house became like the house of Jeroboam, because he had struck it down. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd 1Kg 15:27,29
\u24dc 1Kg 16:1; 2Ch 19:2"}, {"pk": 4037106, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 16, "verse": 8, "text": "In the twenty-sixth year of Judah\u2019s King Asa, Elah son of Baasha became king over Israel, and he reigned in Tirzah \u24d0 two years.", "comment": "\u24d0 1Kg 15:21"}, {"pk": 4037107, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 16, "verse": 9, "text": "His servant Zimri, \u24d1 commander of half his chariots, conspired against him while Elah was in Tirzah getting drunk \u24d2 in the house of Arza, who was in charge of the household \u24d3 at Tirzah.", "comment": "\u24d3 1Kg 18:3
\u24d1 2Kg 9:30-33
\u24d2 1Sm 25:36; 1Kg 20:12,16; Pr 31:4-5; Eph 5:18"}, {"pk": 4037108, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 16, "verse": 10, "text": "In the twenty-seventh year of Judah\u2019s King Asa, Zimri went in, struck Elah down, killing him. Then Zimri became king in his place. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 1Kg 15:28"}, {"pk": 4037109, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 16, "verse": 11, "text": "When he became king, as soon as he was seated on his throne, Zimri struck down the entire house of Baasha. He did not leave a single male, [2] \u24d5 including his kinsmen and his friends.", "comment": "\u24d5 1Sm 25:22; 1Kg 15:29
[2] Lit leave him one who urinates against the wall"}, {"pk": 4037110, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 16, "verse": 12, "text": "So Zimri destroyed the entire house of Baasha, according to the word of the LORD he had spoken against Baasha through the prophet Jehu. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 1Kg 16:1-4"}, {"pk": 4037111, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 16, "verse": 13, "text": "This happened because of all the sins of Baasha and those of his son Elah, which they committed and caused Israel to commit, angering the LORD God of Israel \u24d7 with their worthless idols. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Dt 32:21; 1Kg 12:28-33
\u24d7 1Kg 15:26,30"}, {"pk": 4037112, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 16, "verse": 14, "text": "The rest of the events of Elah\u2019s reign, along with all his accomplishments, are written in the Historical Record of Israel\u2019s Kings. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 1Kg 15:31"}, {"pk": 4037113, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 16, "verse": 15, "text": "In the twenty-seventh year of Judah\u2019s King Asa, Zimri became king for seven days in Tirzah. \u24da Now the troops were encamped against Gibbethon of the Philistines. \u24db", "comment": "\u24da 1Kg 15:21
\u24db 1Kg 15:27"}, {"pk": 4037114, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 16, "verse": 16, "text": "When these troops heard that Zimri had not only conspired but had also struck down the king, then all Israel made Omri, the army commander, king over Israel that very day in the camp."}, {"pk": 4037115, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 16, "verse": 17, "text": "Omri along with all Israel marched up from Gibbethon and besieged Tirzah. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc 1Kg 14:17"}, {"pk": 4037116, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 16, "verse": 18, "text": "When Zimri saw that the city was captured, he entered the citadel of the royal palace and burned it down over himself. He died"}, {"pk": 4037117, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 16, "verse": 19, "text": "because of the sin he committed by doing what was evil in the LORD\u2019s sight and by walking in the ways of Jeroboam and the sin he caused Israel to commit. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd 1Kg 12:28-33"}, {"pk": 4037118, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 16, "verse": 20, "text": "The rest of the events of Zimri\u2019s reign, along with the conspiracy that he instigated, are written in the Historical Record of Israel\u2019s Kings."}, {"pk": 4037119, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 16, "verse": 21, "text": "At that time the people of Israel were divided: half the people followed Tibni son of Ginath, to make him king, and half followed Omri."}, {"pk": 4037120, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 16, "verse": 22, "text": "However, the people who followed Omri proved stronger than those who followed Tibni son of Ginath. So Tibni died and Omri became king."}, {"pk": 4037121, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 16, "verse": 23, "text": "In the thirty-first year of Judah\u2019s King Asa, Omri became king over Israel, and he reigned twelve years. He reigned six years in Tirzah, \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 1Kg 15:21"}, {"pk": 4037122, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 16, "verse": 24, "text": "then he bought the hill of Samaria \u24d1 from Shemer for 150 pounds [3] of silver, and he built up the hill. He named the city he built Samaria [4] based on the name Shemer, the owner of the hill.", "comment": "\u24d1 1Kg 13:32
[3] Lit for two talents
[4] = Belonging to Shemer\u2019s Clan"}, {"pk": 4037123, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 16, "verse": 25, "text": "Omri did what was evil in the LORD\u2019s sight; he did more evil than all who were before him. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 1Kg 14:9; 16:30"}, {"pk": 4037124, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 16, "verse": 26, "text": "He walked in all the ways of Jeroboam son of Nebat in every respect and continued in his sins that he caused Israel to commit, angering the LORD God of Israel with their worthless idols. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 1Kg 16:13,19"}, {"pk": 4037125, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 16, "verse": 27, "text": "The rest of the events of Omri\u2019s reign, along with his accomplishments and the might he exercised, are written in the Historical Record of Israel\u2019s Kings."}, {"pk": 4037126, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 16, "verse": 28, "text": "Omri rested with his fathers and was buried in Samaria. His son Ahab became king in his place."}, {"pk": 4037127, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 16, "verse": 29, "text": "Ahab son of Omri became king over Israel in the thirty-eighth year of Judah\u2019s King Asa; Ahab son of Omri reigned over Israel in Samaria twenty-two years."}, {"pk": 4037128, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 16, "verse": 30, "text": "But Ahab son of Omri did what was evil in the LORD\u2019s sight more than all who were before him. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 1Kg 14:9; 16:25"}, {"pk": 4037129, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 16, "verse": 31, "text": "Then, as if following the sin of Jeroboam son of Nebat were not enough, he married Jezebel, \u24d5 the daughter of Ethbaal king of the Sidonians, \u24d6 and then proceeded to serve Baal and bow in worship to him. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Jdg 2:11
\u24d5 Dt 7:3-4; 1Kg 18:4,13; Rv 2:20
\u24d6 1Kg 11:5"}, {"pk": 4037130, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 16, "verse": 32, "text": "He set up an altar for Baal in the temple of Baal \u24d8 that he had built in Samaria.", "comment": "\u24d8 2Kg 10:21,26-27"}, {"pk": 4037131, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 16, "verse": 33, "text": "Ahab also made an Asherah pole. \u24d9 Ahab did more to anger the LORD God of Israel than all the kings of Israel who were before him. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da 1Kg 16:30
\u24d9 2Kg 13:6"}, {"pk": 4037132, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 16, "verse": 34, "text": "During his reign, Hiel the Bethelite built Jericho. At the cost of Abiram his firstborn, he laid its foundation, and at the cost of Segub his youngest, he finished its gates, according to the word of the LORD he had spoken through Joshua son of Nun. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Jos 6:26"}, {"pk": 4037133, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 17, "verse": 1, "text": "Now Elijah \u24dc the Tishbite, from the Gilead settlers, [1] \u24dd said to Ahab, \u201cAs the LORD God of Israel lives, \u24d0 in whose presence I stand, there will be no dew or rain during these years except by my command!\u201d \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d0 1Kg 18:10; 22:14
\u24dc 1Kg 17\u201419; 2Kg 1\u20142; Mal 4:5; Mt 11:14
[1] LXX reads from Tishbe of Gilead
\u24dd Jdg 12:4
\u24d1 Dt 11:16-17; Jms 5:17; Rv 11:6"}, {"pk": 4037134, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 17, "verse": 2, "text": "Then the word of the LORD came to him:"}, {"pk": 4037135, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 17, "verse": 3, "text": "\u201cLeave here, turn eastward, and hide \u24d2 at the Wadi Cherith where it enters the Jordan.", "comment": "\u24d2 1Kg 18:4"}, {"pk": 4037136, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 17, "verse": 4, "text": "You are to drink from the wadi. I have commanded the ravens \u24d3 to provide for you there.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d3 1Kg 17:9; Jb 38:41; Lk 12:24"}, {"pk": 4037137, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 17, "verse": 5, "text": "So he proceeded to do what the LORD commanded. Elijah left and lived at the Wadi Cherith where it enters the Jordan."}, {"pk": 4037138, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 17, "verse": 6, "text": "The ravens kept bringing him bread and meat in the morning and in the evening, \u24d4 and he would drink from the wadi.", "comment": "\u24d4 Ex 16:8"}, {"pk": 4037139, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 17, "verse": 7, "text": "After a while, the wadi dried up because there had been no rain in the land."}, {"pk": 4037140, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 17, "verse": 8, "text": "Then the word of the LORD came to him:"}, {"pk": 4037141, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 17, "verse": 9, "text": "\u201cGet up, go to Zarephath \u24d5 that belongs to Sidon and stay there. Look, I have commanded a woman who is a widow to provide for you there.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d5 Ob 20; Lk 4:26"}, {"pk": 4037142, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 17, "verse": 10, "text": "So Elijah got up and went to Zarephath. When he arrived at the city gate, there was a widow gathering wood. Elijah called to her and said, \u201cPlease bring me a little water in a cup and let me drink.\u201d \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Gn 24:17; Jn 4:7"}, {"pk": 4037143, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 17, "verse": 11, "text": "As she went to get it, he called to her and said, \u201cPlease bring me a piece of bread in your hand.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4037144, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 17, "verse": 12, "text": "But she said, \u201cAs the LORD your God lives, \u24d7 I don\u2019t have anything baked\u2009\u2014\u2009only a handful of flour in the jar and a bit of oil \u24d8 in the jug. Just now, I am gathering a couple of sticks in order to go prepare it for myself and my son so we can eat it and die.\u201d \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Gn 21:14,16
\u24d8 2Kg 4:2-7
\u24d7 1Kg 17:1"}, {"pk": 4037145, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 17, "verse": 13, "text": "Then Elijah said to her, \u201cDon\u2019t be afraid; go and do as you have said. But first make me a small loaf from it and bring it out to me. Afterward, you may make some for yourself and your son,"}, {"pk": 4037146, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 17, "verse": 14, "text": "for this is what the LORD God of Israel says, \u2018The flour jar will not become empty and the oil jug will not run dry until the day the LORD sends rain on the surface of the land.\u2019\u201d \u24da", "comment": "\u24da 1Kg 17:1; Php 4:19"}, {"pk": 4037147, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 17, "verse": 15, "text": "So she proceeded to do according to the word of Elijah. Then the woman, Elijah, and her household ate for many days. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Mt 6:11"}, {"pk": 4037148, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 17, "verse": 16, "text": "The flour jar did not become empty, and the oil jug did not run dry, according to the word of the LORD he had spoken through [2] Elijah.", "comment": "[2] Lit by the hand of"}, {"pk": 4037149, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 17, "verse": 17, "text": "After this, the son of the woman who owned the house became ill. His illness got worse until he stopped breathing. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Ac 9:37"}, {"pk": 4037150, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 17, "verse": 18, "text": "She said to Elijah, \u201cMan of God, \u24dd why are you here? \u24d0 Have you come to call attention to my iniquity \u24d1 so that my son is put to death?\u201d", "comment": "\u24d0 2Sm 16:10; 2Kg 3:13
\u24dd 1Kg 12:22
\u24d1 Lk 5:8"}, {"pk": 4037151, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 17, "verse": 19, "text": "But Elijah said to her, \u201cGive me your son.\u201d So he took him from her arms, brought him up to the upstairs room \u24d2 where he was staying, and laid him on his own bed.", "comment": "\u24d2 Ac 9:37,39"}, {"pk": 4037152, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 17, "verse": 20, "text": "Then he cried out to the LORD \u24d3 and said, \u201cLORD my God, have you also brought tragedy on the widow I am staying with by killing her son?\u201d", "comment": "\u24d3 2Kg 4:33"}, {"pk": 4037153, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 17, "verse": 21, "text": "Then he stretched himself out over the boy three times. \u24d4 He cried out to the LORD and said, \u201cLORD my God, please let this boy\u2019s life come into him again!\u201d", "comment": "\u24d4 2Kg 4:34; Ac 20:10"}, {"pk": 4037154, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 17, "verse": 22, "text": "So the LORD listened to Elijah, and the boy\u2019s life came into him again, and he lived. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Lk 7:14"}, {"pk": 4037155, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 17, "verse": 23, "text": "Then Elijah took the boy, brought him down from the upstairs room into the house, and gave him to his mother. \u24d6 Elijah said, \u201cLook, your son is alive.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d6 Lk 7:15; Heb 11:35"}, {"pk": 4037156, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 17, "verse": 24, "text": "Then the woman said to Elijah, \u201cNow I know you are a man of God \u24d7 and the LORD\u2019s word from your mouth is true.\u201d \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d7 Jn 3:2
\u24d8 1Kg 22:16; Jn 17:17"}, {"pk": 4037157, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 18, "verse": 1, "text": "After a long time, the word of the LORD \u24d9 came to Elijah in the third year: \u24da \u201cGo and present yourself to Ahab. \u24db I will send rain on the surface of the land.\u201d", "comment": "\u24da 1Kg 17:1; Jms 5:17
\u24db 1Kg 16:29-33
\u24d9 1Kg 17:8"}, {"pk": 4037158, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 18, "verse": 2, "text": "So Elijah went to present himself to Ahab. The famine was severe in Samaria. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc 1Kg 16:24,29"}, {"pk": 4037159, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 18, "verse": 3, "text": "Ahab called for Obadiah, who was in charge of the palace. \u24dd Obadiah was a man who greatly feared the LORD \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd 1Kg 16:9
\u24d0 Neh 7:2; Pr 3:5-6"}, {"pk": 4037160, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 18, "verse": 4, "text": "and took a hundred prophets and hid them, fifty men to a cave, and provided them with food and water when Jezebel \u24d1 slaughtered the LORD\u2019s prophets. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d1 1Kg 16:31; Rv 2:20
\u24d2 1Kg 18:13"}, {"pk": 4037161, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 18, "verse": 5, "text": "Ahab said to Obadiah, \u201cGo throughout the land to every spring and to every wadi. Perhaps we\u2019ll find grass so we can keep the horses and mules alive and not have to destroy any cattle.\u201d \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Gn 47:4"}, {"pk": 4037162, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 18, "verse": 6, "text": "They divided the land between them in order to cover it. Ahab went one way by himself, and Obadiah went the other way by himself."}, {"pk": 4037163, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 18, "verse": 7, "text": "While Obadiah was walking along the road, Elijah suddenly met him. \u24d4 When Obadiah recognized him, he fell facedown and said, \u201cIs it you, my lord Elijah?\u201d", "comment": "\u24d4 2Kg 1:6-8"}, {"pk": 4037164, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 18, "verse": 8, "text": "\u201cIt is I,\u201d he replied. \u201cGo tell your lord, \u2018Elijah is here!\u2019\u201d [1]", "comment": "[1] The Hb words translated \u2018Elijah is here\u2019 also mean \u2018Look, my God is the LORD\u2019"}, {"pk": 4037165, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 18, "verse": 9, "text": "But Obadiah said, \u201cWhat sin have I committed, \u24d5 that you are handing your servant over to Ahab to put me to death?", "comment": "\u24d5 1Kg 17:18"}, {"pk": 4037166, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 18, "verse": 10, "text": "As the LORD your God lives, there is no nation or kingdom where my lord has not sent someone to search for you. When they said, \u2018He is not here,\u2019 he made that kingdom or nation swear they had not found you."}, {"pk": 4037167, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 18, "verse": 11, "text": "\u201cNow you say, \u2018Go tell your lord, \u201cElijah is here!\u201d\u2019"}, {"pk": 4037168, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 18, "verse": 12, "text": "But when I leave you, the Spirit of the LORD may carry you off \u24d6 to some place I don\u2019t know. Then when I go report to Ahab and he doesn\u2019t find you, he will kill me. But I, your servant, have feared the LORD from my youth.", "comment": "\u24d6 2Kg 2:16; Ac 8:39"}, {"pk": 4037169, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 18, "verse": 13, "text": "Wasn\u2019t it reported to my lord what I did when Jezebel slaughtered the LORD\u2019s prophets? I hid a hundred of the prophets of the LORD, fifty men to a cave, and I provided them with food and water."}, {"pk": 4037170, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 18, "verse": 14, "text": "Now you say, \u2018Go tell your lord, \u201cElijah is here!\u201d\u2009\u2019 He will kill me!\u201d"}, {"pk": 4037171, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 18, "verse": 15, "text": "Then Elijah said, \u201cAs the LORD of Armies lives, \u24d7 in whose presence I stand, today I will present myself to Ahab.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d7 1Kg 17:1"}, {"pk": 4037172, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 18, "verse": 16, "text": "Obadiah went to meet Ahab and told him. Then Ahab went to meet Elijah."}, {"pk": 4037173, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 18, "verse": 17, "text": "When Ahab saw Elijah, Ahab said to him, \u201cIs that you, the one ruining Israel?\u201d \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Jos 7:25; 1Kg 21:20"}, {"pk": 4037174, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 18, "verse": 18, "text": "He replied, \u201cI have not ruined Israel, but you and your father\u2019s family have, because you have abandoned the LORD\u2019s commands \u24d9 and followed the Baals. \u24da", "comment": "\u24d9 1Kg 9:9; 16:25-26
\u24da 1Kg 16:31-32"}, {"pk": 4037175, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 18, "verse": 19, "text": "Now summon all Israel to meet me at Mount Carmel, \u24db along with the 450 prophets of Baal and the 400 prophets of Asherah \u24dc who eat at Jezebel\u2019s table.\u201d", "comment": "\u24db Jos 19:26; 2Kg 2:25
\u24dc 1Kg 16:33; 22:6"}, {"pk": 4037176, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 18, "verse": 20, "text": "So Ahab summoned all the Israelites and gathered the prophets at Mount Carmel."}, {"pk": 4037177, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 18, "verse": 21, "text": "Then Elijah approached all the people and said, \u201cHow long will you waver between two opinions? [2] \u24dd If the LORD is God, follow him. But if Baal, follow him.\u201d \u24d0 But the people didn\u2019t answer him a word.", "comment": "\u24d0 Jos 24:15; Mt 6:24
[2] Lit you hobble on two crutches?
\u24dd 2Kg 17:41"}, {"pk": 4037178, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 18, "verse": 22, "text": "Then Elijah said to the people, \u201cI am the only remaining prophet of the LORD, \u24d1 but Baal\u2019s prophets are 450 men.", "comment": "\u24d1 1Kg 19:10,14"}, {"pk": 4037179, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 18, "verse": 23, "text": "Let two bulls be given to us. They are to choose one bull for themselves, cut it in pieces, and place it on the wood but not light the fire. I will prepare the other bull and place it on the wood but not light the fire."}, {"pk": 4037180, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 18, "verse": 24, "text": "Then you call on the name of your god, and I will call on the name of the LORD. \u24d2 The God who answers with fire, he is God.\u201d All the people answered, \u201cThat\u2019s fine.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d2 Gn 4:26; Rm 10:13"}, {"pk": 4037181, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 18, "verse": 25, "text": "Then Elijah said to the prophets of Baal, \u201cSince you are so numerous, choose for yourselves one bull and prepare it first. Then call on the name of your god but don\u2019t light the fire.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4037182, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 18, "verse": 26, "text": "So they took the bull that he gave them, prepared it, and called on the name of Baal from morning until noon, saying, \u201cBaal, answer us!\u201d But there was no sound; \u24d3 no one answered. Then they danced [3] around the altar they had made.", "comment": "\u24d3 Jr 10:5; 1Co 8:4
[3] Or hobbled"}, {"pk": 4037183, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 18, "verse": 27, "text": "At noon Elijah mocked them. He said, \u201cShout loudly, for he\u2019s a god! Maybe he\u2019s thinking it over; maybe he has wandered away; [4] or maybe he\u2019s on the road. Perhaps he\u2019s sleeping and will wake up!\u201d \u24d4", "comment": "[4] Or has turned aside; possibly to relieve himself
\u24d4 Hab 2:19"}, {"pk": 4037184, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 18, "verse": 28, "text": "They shouted loudly, and cut themselves \u24d5 with knives and spears, according to their custom, until blood gushed over them.", "comment": "\u24d5 Lv 19:28; Dt 14:1"}, {"pk": 4037185, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 18, "verse": 29, "text": "All afternoon they kept on raving until the offering of the evening sacrifice, \u24d6 but there was no sound; no one answered, no one paid attention. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 1Sm 4:20; 2Kg 19:16; Ps 115:4-8; Is 16:12
\u24d6 Ex 29:39,41"}, {"pk": 4037186, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 18, "verse": 30, "text": "Then Elijah said to all the people, \u201cCome near me.\u201d So all the people approached him. Then he repaired the LORD\u2019s altar that had been torn down: \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 1Kg 19:10"}, {"pk": 4037187, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 18, "verse": 31, "text": "Elijah took twelve stones\u2009\u2014\u2009according to the number of the tribes of the sons of Jacob, to whom the word of the LORD had come, saying, \u201cIsrael will be your name\u201d \u24d9 \u2009\u2014\u2009", "comment": "\u24d9 Gn 32:28; 35:10; 2Kg 17:34"}, {"pk": 4037188, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 18, "verse": 32, "text": "and he built an altar \u24da with the stones in the name of the LORD. Then he made a trench around the altar large enough to hold about four gallons. [5] [6]", "comment": "[6] Lit altar corresponding to a house of two seahs of seed
[5] LXX reads trench containing two measures of seed
\u24da Gn 12:7,8; 22:9"}, {"pk": 4037189, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 18, "verse": 33, "text": "Next, he arranged the wood, cut up the bull, and placed it on the wood. He said, \u201cFill four water pots with water and pour it on the offering to be burned and on the wood.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4037190, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 18, "verse": 34, "text": "Then he said, \u201cA second time!\u201d and they did it a second time. And then he said, \u201cA third time!\u201d and they did it a third time."}, {"pk": 4037191, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 18, "verse": 35, "text": "So the water ran all around the altar; he even filled the trench with water."}, {"pk": 4037192, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 18, "verse": 36, "text": "At the time for offering the evening sacrifice, \u24db the prophet Elijah approached the altar and said, \u201cLORD, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, \u24dc today let it be known \u24dd that you are God in Israel and I am your servant, and that at your word I have done all these things.", "comment": "\u24db 1Kg 18:29
\u24dc Ex 3:6; 4:5
\u24dd Nm 16:28"}, {"pk": 4037193, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 18, "verse": 37, "text": "Answer me, LORD! Answer me so that this people will know that you, the LORD, are God \u24d0 and that you have turned their hearts back.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d0 Jos 4:24; Jn 11:42"}, {"pk": 4037194, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 18, "verse": 38, "text": "Then the LORD\u2019s fire fell and consumed the burnt offering, the wood, the stones, and the dust, and it licked up the water that was in the trench."}, {"pk": 4037195, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 18, "verse": 39, "text": "When all the people saw it, they fell facedown \u24d1 and said, \u201cThe LORD, he is God! The LORD, he is God!\u201d \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d1 Lv 9:24; Mt 17:6
\u24d2 1Kg 18:21,24"}, {"pk": 4037196, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 18, "verse": 40, "text": "Then Elijah ordered them, \u201cSeize the prophets of Baal! \u24d3 Do not let even one of them escape.\u201d So they seized them, and Elijah brought them down to the Wadi Kishon \u24d4 and slaughtered them there. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d4 Jdg 4:7; 5:21
\u24d5 Dt 13:5; 2Kg 10:24-25
\u24d3 1Kg 18:19,22"}, {"pk": 4037197, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 18, "verse": 41, "text": "Elijah said to Ahab, \u201cGo up, eat and drink, for there is the sound of a rainstorm.\u201d \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 1Kg 17:1; 18:1"}, {"pk": 4037198, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 18, "verse": 42, "text": "So Ahab went to eat and drink, but Elijah went up to the summit of Carmel. \u24d7 He bent down on the ground and put his face between his knees. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 1Sm 12:17; Jms 5:18
\u24d7 1Kg 18:19"}, {"pk": 4037199, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 18, "verse": 43, "text": "Then he said to his servant, \u201cGo up and look toward the sea.\u201d So he went up, looked, and said, \u201cThere\u2019s nothing.\u201d Seven times Elijah said, \u201cGo back.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4037200, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 18, "verse": 44, "text": "On the seventh \u24d9 time, he reported, \u201cThere\u2019s a cloud as small as a man\u2019s hand coming up from the sea.\u201d Then Elijah said, \u201cGo and tell Ahab, \u2018Get your chariot ready and go down so the rain doesn\u2019t stop you.\u2019\u201d", "comment": "\u24d9 Jos 6:15; Lk 12:54"}, {"pk": 4037201, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 18, "verse": 45, "text": "In a little while, the sky grew dark with clouds and wind, and there was a downpour. So Ahab got in his chariot and went to Jezreel. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Jos 17:16; Jdg 6:33"}, {"pk": 4037202, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 18, "verse": 46, "text": "The power of the LORD \u24db was on Elijah, and he tucked his mantle under his belt \u24dc and ran ahead of Ahab to the entrance of Jezreel.", "comment": "\u24db 2Kg 3:15
\u24dc Ex 12:11; 2Kg 4:29; 9:1; Jr 1:17; 1Pt 1:13"}, {"pk": 4037203, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 19, "verse": 1, "text": "Ahab told Jezebel \u24dd everything that Elijah had done \u24d0 and how he had killed all the prophets with the sword. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24dd 1Kg 16:31; 18:4,14
\u24d0 1Kg 18:30-38
\u24d1 1Kg 18:40"}, {"pk": 4037204, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 19, "verse": 2, "text": "So Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah, saying, \u201cMay the gods punish me and do so severely \u24d2 if I don\u2019t make your life like the life of one of them by this time tomorrow!\u201d", "comment": "\u24d2 1Sm 3:17; 1Kg 20:10; 2Kg 6:31"}, {"pk": 4037205, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 19, "verse": 3, "text": "Then Elijah became afraid [1] \u24d3 and immediately ran for his life. \u24d4 When he came to Beer-sheba \u24d5 that belonged to Judah, he left his servant there, \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d5 Gn 21:31; Jdg 20:1
\u24d6 Gn 22:5; Mt 14:23; 26:36
\u24d4 Gn 31:21
\u24d3 Pr 29:25
[1] Some Hb mss, LXX, Syr, Vg; other Hb mss read He saw"}, {"pk": 4037206, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 19, "verse": 4, "text": "but he went on a day\u2019s journey into the wilderness. He sat down under a broom tree \u24d7 and prayed that he might die. He said, \u201cI have had enough! LORD, take my life, \u24d8 for I\u2019m no better than my fathers.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d7 Jb 30:4
\u24d8 Nm 11:15; Jnh 4:3,8"}, {"pk": 4037207, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 19, "verse": 5, "text": "Then he lay down and slept under the broom tree. Suddenly, an angel touched him. \u24d9 The angel told him, \u201cGet up and eat.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d9 Gn 28:11-16"}, {"pk": 4037208, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 19, "verse": 6, "text": "Then he looked, and there at his head was a loaf of bread baked over hot stones, and a jug of water. \u24da So he ate and drank and lay down again.", "comment": "\u24da 1Kg 17:10-11"}, {"pk": 4037209, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 19, "verse": 7, "text": "Then the angel of the LORD \u24db returned for a second time and touched him. He said, \u201cGet up and eat, or the journey will be too much for you.\u201d", "comment": "\u24db Gn 16:7,9,11"}, {"pk": 4037210, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 19, "verse": 8, "text": "So he got up, ate, and drank. Then on the strength from that food, he walked forty days and forty nights \u24dc to Horeb, the mountain of God. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Ex 3:1; 4:27
\u24dc Ex 24:18; Mt 4:2"}, {"pk": 4037211, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 19, "verse": 9, "text": "He entered a cave \u24d0 there and spent the night. Suddenly, the word of the LORD came to him, and he said to him, \u201cWhat are you doing here, Elijah?\u201d \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d0 Ex 33:22
\u24d1 Gn 3:9"}, {"pk": 4037212, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 19, "verse": 10, "text": "He replied, \u201cI have been very zealous \u24d2 for the LORD God of Armies, but the Israelites have abandoned your covenant, \u24d3 torn down your altars, \u24d4 and killed your prophets \u24d5 with the sword. I alone am left, \u24d6 and they are looking for me to take my life.\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d3 Dt 31:16
\u24d2 Nm 25:13; Ac 22:3
\u24d4 1Kg 18:30
\u24d5 1Kg 18:4,13; Ac 7:52
\u24d6 1Kg 18:22
\u24d7 1Kg 19:2,14; Rm 11:3"}, {"pk": 4037213, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 19, "verse": 11, "text": "Then he said, \u201cGo out and stand on the mountain in the LORD\u2019s presence.\u201d \u24d8 At that moment, the LORD passed by. \u24d9 A great and mighty wind \u24da was tearing at the mountains and was shattering cliffs before the LORD, but the LORD was not in the wind. After the wind there was an earthquake, \u24db but the LORD was not in the earthquake.", "comment": "\u24db Am 1:1; Rv 6:12; 16:18
\u24da Ezk 1:4; Ac 2:2
\u24d9 Ex 33:21-22
\u24d8 Ex 19:20"}, {"pk": 4037214, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 19, "verse": 12, "text": "After the earthquake there was a fire, \u24dc but the LORD was not in the fire. And after the fire there was a voice, a soft whisper. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dc Ex 3:2
\u24dd Zch 4:6,10"}, {"pk": 4037215, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 19, "verse": 13, "text": "When Elijah heard it, he wrapped his face in his mantle \u24d0 and went out and stood at the entrance of the cave. Suddenly, a voice came to him and said, \u201cWhat are you doing here, Elijah?\u201d", "comment": "\u24d0 Ex 3:6"}, {"pk": 4037216, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 19, "verse": 14, "text": "\u201cI have been very zealous for the LORD God of Armies,\u201d he replied, \u201cbut the Israelites have abandoned your covenant, torn down your altars, and killed your prophets with the sword. I alone am left, and they\u2019re looking for me to take my life.\u201d \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 1Kg 19:10; Rm 11:3"}, {"pk": 4037217, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 19, "verse": 15, "text": "Then the LORD said to him, \u201cGo and return by the way you came to the Wilderness of Damascus. When you arrive, you are to anoint Hazael \u24d2 as king over Aram.", "comment": "\u24d2 2Kg 8:8-15"}, {"pk": 4037218, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 19, "verse": 16, "text": "You are to anoint Jehu \u24d3 son of Nimshi as king over Israel and Elisha \u24d4 son of Shaphat from Abel-meholah as prophet in your place.", "comment": "\u24d3 2Kg 19:1-10
\u24d4 1Kg 19:19"}, {"pk": 4037219, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 19, "verse": 17, "text": "Then Jehu will put to death whoever escapes the sword of Hazael, \u24d5 and Elisha will put to death whoever escapes the sword of Jehu. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d5 2Kg 9:14\u201410:25
\u24d6 2Kg 2:24; 8:1"}, {"pk": 4037220, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 19, "verse": 18, "text": "But I will leave seven thousand in Israel \u24d7 \u2009\u2014\u2009every knee that has not bowed to Baal \u24d8 and every mouth that has not kissed him.\u201d \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Hs 13:2
\u24d8 1Kg 16:31
\u24d7 Rm 11:4"}, {"pk": 4037221, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 19, "verse": 19, "text": "Elijah left there and found Elisha \u24da son of Shaphat as he was plowing. Twelve teams of oxen were in front of him, and he was with the twelfth team. Elijah walked by him and threw his mantle over him. \u24db", "comment": "\u24da 1Kg 19:16-17
\u24db 2Kg 2:8,13-14"}, {"pk": 4037222, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 19, "verse": 20, "text": "Elisha left the oxen, ran to follow Elijah, and said, \u201cPlease let me kiss my father and mother, and then I will follow you.\u201d \u24dc \u201cGo on back,\u201d he replied, \u201cfor what have I done to you?\u201d", "comment": "\u24dc Mt 8:21-22"}, {"pk": 4037223, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 19, "verse": 21, "text": "So he turned back from following him, took the team of oxen, and slaughtered [2] them. With the oxen\u2019s wooden yoke and plow, \u24dd he cooked the meat and gave it to the people, and they ate. Then he left, followed Elijah, and served him. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd 1Sm 6:14; 2Sm 24:22
[2] Or sacrificed
\u24d0 Lk 14:26,33"}, {"pk": 4037224, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 20, "verse": 1, "text": "Now King Ben-hadad \u24d1 of Aram assembled his entire army. Thirty-two kings, \u24d2 along with horses and chariots, were with him. He marched up, besieged Samaria, \u24d3 and fought against it.", "comment": "\u24d2 1Kg 22:31
\u24d3 1Kg 16:24,29
\u24d1 1Kg 15:18,20"}, {"pk": 4037225, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 20, "verse": 2, "text": "He sent messengers into the city to King Ahab of Israel and said to him, \u201cThis is what Ben-hadad says:"}, {"pk": 4037226, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 20, "verse": 3, "text": "\u2018Your silver and your gold are mine! And your best wives and children are mine as well!\u2019\u201d \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 2Kg 24:14-16; Dn 1:3-4"}, {"pk": 4037227, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 20, "verse": 4, "text": "Then the king of Israel answered, \u201cJust as you say, my lord the king: I am yours, along with all that I have.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4037228, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 20, "verse": 5, "text": "The messengers then returned and said, \u201cThis is what Ben-hadad says: \u2018I have sent messengers to you, saying: You are to give me your silver, your gold, your wives, and your children."}, {"pk": 4037229, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 20, "verse": 6, "text": "But at this time tomorrow I will send my servants to you, [1] \u24d5 and they will search your palace and your servants\u2019 houses. They will lay their hands on and take away whatever is precious to you.\u2019\u201d", "comment": "\u24d5 Lm 2:4; Ezk 24:16,21,25
[1] Lit take all the delight of your eyes"}, {"pk": 4037230, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 20, "verse": 7, "text": "Then the king of Israel called for all the elders of the land and said, \u201cRecognize [2] that this one is only looking for trouble, \u24d6 for he demanded my wives, my children, my silver, and my gold, and I didn\u2019t turn him down.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d6 2Kg 5:7
[2] Lit \u201cKnow and see"}, {"pk": 4037231, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 20, "verse": 8, "text": "All the elders and all the people said to him, \u201cDon\u2019t listen or agree.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4037232, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 20, "verse": 9, "text": "So he said to Ben-hadad\u2019s messengers, \u201cSay to my lord the king, \u2018Everything you demanded of your servant the first time, I will do, but this thing I cannot do.\u2019\u201d So the messengers left and took word back to him."}, {"pk": 4037233, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 20, "verse": 10, "text": "Then Ben-hadad sent messengers to him and said, \u201cMay the gods punish me and do so severely \u24d7 if Samaria\u2019s dust \u24d8 amounts to a handful for each of the people who follow me.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d8 2Sm 22:43
\u24d7 1Kg 19:2; 2Kg 6:31"}, {"pk": 4037234, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 20, "verse": 11, "text": "The king of Israel answered, \u201cSay this: \u2018Don\u2019t let the one who puts on his armor boast \u24d9 like the one who takes it off.\u2019\u201d", "comment": "\u24d9 Pr 27:1"}, {"pk": 4037235, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 20, "verse": 12, "text": "When Ben-hadad heard this response, while he and the kings were drinking \u24da in their quarters, [3] he said to his servants, \u201cTake your positions.\u201d So they took their positions against the city.", "comment": "\u24da 1Kg 16:9
[3] Lit booths, also in v. 16"}, {"pk": 4037236, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 20, "verse": 13, "text": "A prophet approached King Ahab of Israel and said, \u201cThis is what the LORD says: \u2018Do you see this whole huge army? Watch, I am handing it over to you today so that you may know that I am the LORD.\u2019\u201d \u24db", "comment": "\u24db 1Kg 20:28"}, {"pk": 4037237, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 20, "verse": 14, "text": "Ahab asked, \u201cBy whom?\u201d And the prophet said, \u201cThis is what the LORD says: \u2018By the young men of the provincial leaders.\u2019\u201d Then he asked, \u201cWho is to start the battle?\u201d \u24dc He said, \u201cYou.\u201d", "comment": "\u24dc Jdg 1:1; 20:18"}, {"pk": 4037238, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 20, "verse": 15, "text": "So Ahab mobilized the young men of the provincial leaders, and there were 232. After them he mobilized all the Israelite troops: 7,000. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Jdg 7:2"}, {"pk": 4037239, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 20, "verse": 16, "text": "They marched out at noon while Ben-hadad and the thirty-two kings \u24d0 who were helping him were getting drunk in their quarters.", "comment": "\u24d0 1Kg 20:1"}, {"pk": 4037240, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 20, "verse": 17, "text": "The young men of the provincial leaders marched out first. Then Ben-hadad sent out scouts, and they reported to him, saying, \u201cMen are marching out of Samaria.\u201d \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 1Kg 16:24"}, {"pk": 4037241, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 20, "verse": 18, "text": "So he said, \u201cIf they have marched out in peace, \u24d2 take them alive, and if they have marched out for battle, take them alive.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d2 2Kg 14:8"}, {"pk": 4037242, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 20, "verse": 19, "text": "The young men of the provincial leaders and the army behind them marched out from the city,"}, {"pk": 4037243, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 20, "verse": 20, "text": "and each one struck down his opponent. \u24d3 So the Arameans fled and Israel pursued them, \u24d4 but King Ben-hadad of Aram escaped on a horse with the cavalry.", "comment": "\u24d3 2Sm 2:15-16
\u24d4 1Sm 14:13-14,22"}, {"pk": 4037244, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 20, "verse": 21, "text": "Then the king of Israel marched out and attacked the cavalry and the chariots. He inflicted a severe slaughter on Aram."}, {"pk": 4037245, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 20, "verse": 22, "text": "The prophet approached the king of Israel and said to him, \u201cGo and strengthen yourself, then consider carefully [4] what you should do, for in the spring \u24d5 the king of Aram will attack you.\u201d", "comment": "[4] Lit then know and see
\u24d5 2Sm 11:1"}, {"pk": 4037246, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 20, "verse": 23, "text": "Now the king of Aram\u2019s servants said to him, \u201cTheir gods are gods of the hill country. \u24d6 That\u2019s why they were stronger than we were. Instead, we should fight with them on the plain; then we will certainly be stronger than they are.", "comment": "\u24d6 1Kg 14:23; Ps 139:7-12"}, {"pk": 4037247, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 20, "verse": 24, "text": "Also do this: remove each king from his position and appoint captains in their place."}, {"pk": 4037248, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 20, "verse": 25, "text": "Raise another army for yourself like the army you lost\u2009\u2014\u2009horse for horse, chariot for chariot\u2009\u2014\u2009and let\u2019s fight with them on the plain; and we will certainly be stronger than they are.\u201d The king listened to them and did it."}, {"pk": 4037249, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 20, "verse": 26, "text": "In the spring, Ben-hadad mobilized the Arameans and went up to Aphek \u24d7 to battle Israel.", "comment": "\u24d7 2Kg 13:17"}, {"pk": 4037250, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 20, "verse": 27, "text": "The Israelites mobilized, gathered supplies, and went to fight them. The Israelites camped in front of them like two little flocks of goats, while the Arameans filled the landscape. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Jdg 6:5; 1Sm 13:5"}, {"pk": 4037251, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 20, "verse": 28, "text": "Then the man of God \u24d9 approached and said to the king of Israel, \u201cThis is what the LORD says: \u2018Because the Arameans have said: The LORD is a god of the mountains and not a god of the valleys, \u24da I will hand over all this whole huge army to you. Then you will know that I am the LORD.\u2019\u201d \u24db", "comment": "\u24d9 1Kg 17:18
\u24da 1Kg 20:23
\u24db 1Kg 20:13"}, {"pk": 4037252, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 20, "verse": 29, "text": "They camped opposite each other for seven days. On the seventh day, \u24dc the battle took place, and the Israelites struck down the Arameans\u2009\u2014\u2009one hundred thousand foot soldiers in one day.", "comment": "\u24dc Jos 6:15"}, {"pk": 4037253, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 20, "verse": 30, "text": "The ones who remained fled into the city of Aphek, and the wall fell on those twenty-seven thousand remaining men. Ben-hadad also fled and went into an inner room \u24dd in the city.", "comment": "\u24dd 1Kg 22:25"}, {"pk": 4037254, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 20, "verse": 31, "text": "His servants said to him, \u201cConsider this: we have heard that the kings of the house of Israel are merciful kings. So let\u2019s put sackcloth around our waists \u24d0 and ropes around our heads, and let\u2019s go out to the king of Israel. Perhaps he will spare your life.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d0 Gn 37:34"}, {"pk": 4037255, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 20, "verse": 32, "text": "So they dressed with sackcloth around their waists and ropes around their heads, went to the king of Israel, and said, \u201cYour servant Ben-hadad says, \u2018Please spare my life.\u2019\u201d So he said, \u201cIs he still alive? He is my brother.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4037256, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 20, "verse": 33, "text": "Now the men were looking for a sign of hope, so they quickly picked up on this [5] and responded, \u201cYes, it is your brother Ben-hadad.\u201d Then he said, \u201cGo and bring him.\u201d So Ben-hadad came out to him, and Ahab had him come up into the chariot.", "comment": "[5] Some Hb mss, alt Hb tradition, LXX; other Hb mss read they hastened and caught hold; \u201cIs this it?\u201d "}, {"pk": 4037257, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 20, "verse": 34, "text": "Then Ben-hadad said to him, \u201cI restore to you the cities that my father took from your father, \u24d1 and you may set up marketplaces for yourself in Damascus, like my father set up in Samaria.\u201d \u24d2 Ahab responded, \u201cOn the basis of this treaty, I release you.\u201d So he made a treaty with him and released him.", "comment": "\u24d1 1Kg 15:20
\u24d2 2Sm 8:6"}, {"pk": 4037258, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 20, "verse": 35, "text": "One of the sons of the prophets \u24d3 said to his fellow prophet by the word of the LORD, \u201cStrike me!\u201d But the man refused to strike him.", "comment": "\u24d3 2Kg 2:3,5,7"}, {"pk": 4037259, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 20, "verse": 36, "text": "He told him, \u201cBecause you did not listen to the LORD, mark my words: When you leave me, a lion will kill you.\u201d \u24d4 When he left him, a lion attacked and killed him.", "comment": "\u24d4 1Kg 13:24"}, {"pk": 4037260, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 20, "verse": 37, "text": "The prophet found another man and said to him, \u201cStrike me!\u201d So the man struck him, inflicting a wound."}, {"pk": 4037261, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 20, "verse": 38, "text": "Then the prophet went and waited for the king on the road. He disguised \u24d5 himself with a bandage over his eyes.", "comment": "\u24d5 1Kg 14:2"}, {"pk": 4037262, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 20, "verse": 39, "text": "As the king was passing by, he cried out to the king and said, \u201cYour servant marched out into the middle of the battle. Suddenly, a man turned aside and brought someone to me and said, \u2018Guard this man! If he is ever missing, it will be your life in place of his life, \u24d6 or you will weigh out seventy-five pounds [6] of silver.\u2019", "comment": "[6] Lit a talent
\u24d6 Jos 2:14; 2Kg 10:24"}, {"pk": 4037263, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 20, "verse": 40, "text": "But while your servant was busy here and there, he disappeared.\u201d The king of Israel said to him, \u201cThat will be your sentence; you yourself have decided it.\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 2Sm 12:5"}, {"pk": 4037264, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 20, "verse": 41, "text": "He quickly removed the bandage from his eyes. The king of Israel recognized that he was one of the prophets."}, {"pk": 4037265, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 20, "verse": 42, "text": "The prophet said to him, \u201cThis is what the LORD says: \u2018Because you released from your hand the man I had set apart for destruction, \u24d8 it will be your life in place of his life and your people in place of his people.\u2019\u201d", "comment": "\u24d8 1Kg 19:16"}, {"pk": 4037266, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 20, "verse": 43, "text": "The king of Israel left for home resentful and angry, \u24d9 and he entered Samaria.", "comment": "\u24d9 1Kg 21:4"}, {"pk": 4037267, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 21, "verse": 1, "text": "Some time passed after these events. Naboth the Jezreelite had a vineyard; it was in Jezreel \u24da next to the palace of King Ahab of Samaria. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db 1Kg 20:1
\u24da Jdg 6:33; 1Kg 18:45"}, {"pk": 4037268, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 21, "verse": 2, "text": "So Ahab spoke to Naboth, saying, \u201cGive me your vineyard \u24dc so I can have it for a vegetable garden, since it is right next to my palace. I will give you a better vineyard in its place, or if you prefer, I will give you its value in silver.\u201d", "comment": "\u24dc 1Sm 8:14"}, {"pk": 4037269, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 21, "verse": 3, "text": "But Naboth said to Ahab, \u201cI will never give my fathers\u2019 inheritance \u24dd to you.\u201d", "comment": "\u24dd Lv 25:23; Nm 36:7"}, {"pk": 4037270, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 21, "verse": 4, "text": "So Ahab went to his palace resentful and angry \u24d0 because of what Naboth the Jezreelite had told him. He had said, \u201cI will not give you my fathers\u2019 inheritance.\u201d He lay down on his bed, turned his face away, \u24d1 and didn\u2019t eat any food. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d0 1Kg 20:43
\u24d1 2Kg 20:2
\u24d2 1Sm 28:23"}, {"pk": 4037271, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 21, "verse": 5, "text": "Then his wife Jezebel came to him and said to him, \u201cWhy are you so upset that you refuse to eat?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4037272, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 21, "verse": 6, "text": "\u201cBecause I spoke to Naboth the Jezreelite,\u201d he replied. \u201cI told him: Give me your vineyard for silver, or if you wish, I will give you a vineyard in its place. But he said, \u2018I won\u2019t give you my vineyard!\u2009\u2019\u201d"}, {"pk": 4037273, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 21, "verse": 7, "text": "Then his wife Jezebel said to him, \u201cNow, exercise your royal power over Israel. Get up, eat some food, and be happy. For I will give you the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite.\u201d \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 1Sm 8:14"}, {"pk": 4037274, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 21, "verse": 8, "text": "So she wrote letters \u24d4 in Ahab\u2019s name and sealed them with his seal. \u24d5 She sent the letters to the elders \u24d6 and nobles who lived with Naboth in his city.", "comment": "\u24d6 1Kg 20:7
\u24d4 2Sm 11:14
\u24d5 Est 3:12; 8:8,10"}, {"pk": 4037275, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 21, "verse": 9, "text": "In the letters, she wrote: Proclaim a fast \u24d7 and seat Naboth at the head of the people.", "comment": "\u24d7 1Sm 7:5-6; 2Ch 20:2-4"}, {"pk": 4037276, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 21, "verse": 10, "text": "Then seat two wicked men \u24d8 opposite him and have them testify against him, saying, \u201cYou have cursed God and the king!\u201d \u24d9 Then take him out and stone him to death. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Lv 24:15-16
\u24d9 Ex 20:16; 23:1; Dt 5:20; Ac 6:11
\u24d8 Dt 13:13"}, {"pk": 4037277, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 21, "verse": 11, "text": "The men of his city, the elders and nobles who lived in his city, did as Jezebel had sent word to them, just as it was written in the letters she had sent them."}, {"pk": 4037278, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 21, "verse": 12, "text": "They proclaimed a fast and seated Naboth at the head of the people."}, {"pk": 4037279, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 21, "verse": 13, "text": "The two wicked men came in and sat opposite him. Then the wicked men testified against Naboth in the presence of the people, saying, \u201cNaboth has cursed God and the king!\u201d So they took him outside the city and stoned him to death with stones."}, {"pk": 4037280, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 21, "verse": 14, "text": "Then they sent word to Jezebel: \u201cNaboth has been stoned to death.\u201d \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Lv 24:16"}, {"pk": 4037281, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 21, "verse": 15, "text": "When Jezebel heard that Naboth had been stoned to death, she said to Ahab, \u201cGet up and take possession of the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite who refused to give it to you for silver, \u24dc since Naboth isn\u2019t alive, but dead.\u201d", "comment": "\u24dc 1Kg 21:2-3"}, {"pk": 4037282, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 21, "verse": 16, "text": "When Ahab heard that Naboth was dead, he got up to go down to the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite to take possession of it."}, {"pk": 4037283, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 21, "verse": 17, "text": "Then the word of the LORD came to Elijah the Tishbite: \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd 1Kg 17:2,8"}, {"pk": 4037284, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 21, "verse": 18, "text": "\u201cGet up and go to meet King Ahab of Israel, \u24d0 who is in Samaria. \u24d1 He\u2019s in Naboth\u2019s vineyard, where he has gone to take possession of it.", "comment": "\u24d0 1Kg 18:1
\u24d1 1Kg 16:29; 2Ch 22:9"}, {"pk": 4037285, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 21, "verse": 19, "text": "Tell him, \u2018This is what the LORD says: Have you murdered \u24d2 and also taken possession?\u2009\u2019 \u24d3 Then tell him, \u2018This is what the LORD says: In the place where the dogs licked up Naboth\u2019s blood, the dogs will also lick up your blood!\u2019\u201d \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 1Kg 22:38
\u24d2 Ex 20:13; Dt 5:17
\u24d3 Lv 25:23"}, {"pk": 4037286, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 21, "verse": 20, "text": "Ahab said to Elijah, \u201cSo, my enemy, you\u2019ve found me, have you?\u201d \u24d5 He replied, \u201cI have found you because you devoted \u24d6 yourself to do what is evil in the LORD\u2019s sight.", "comment": "\u24d5 1Kg 18:17
\u24d6 2Kg 17:17; Rm 7:14"}, {"pk": 4037287, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 21, "verse": 21, "text": "This is what the LORD says: [1] \u2018I am about to bring disaster on you and will eradicate your descendants: I will wipe out all of Ahab\u2019s males, [2]
both slave and free, [3] in Israel; \u24d7
", "comment": "[3] Or males, even the weak and impaired; Hb obscure
\u24d7 2Kg 9:8
[1] LXX; MT omits This is what the LORD says
[2] Lit eliminate Ahab\u2019s one who urinates against the wall"}, {"pk": 4037288, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 21, "verse": 22, "text": "I will make your house like the house of Jeroboam \u24d8 son of Nebat and like the house of Baasha \u24d9 son of Ahijah, because you have angered me and caused Israel to sin.\u2019 \u24da", "comment": "\u24da 1Kg 12:30
\u24d9 1Kg 16:3-4
\u24d8 1Kg 14:10-11"}, {"pk": 4037289, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 21, "verse": 23, "text": "The LORD also speaks of Jezebel: \u2018The dogs will eat Jezebel in the plot of land [4] at Jezreel: \u24db", "comment": "[4] Some Hb mss, Syr, Tg, Vg, 2Kg 9:36; other Hb mss, LXX read the rampart
\u24db 2Kg 9:10,30-37"}, {"pk": 4037290, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 21, "verse": 24, "text": "Anyone who belongs to Ahab and dies in the city, the dogs will eat,
and anyone who dies in the field, the birds [5] will eat.\u2019\u201d \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc 1Kg 14:11; 16:4
[5] Lit birds of the sky"}, {"pk": 4037291, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 21, "verse": 25, "text": "Still, there was no one like Ahab, who devoted himself to do what was evil in the LORD\u2019s sight, because his wife Jezebel incited him. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd 1Kg 16:30-33"}, {"pk": 4037292, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 21, "verse": 26, "text": "He committed the most detestable acts by following idols \u24d0 as the Amorites \u24d1 had, whom the LORD had dispossessed before the Israelites.", "comment": "\u24d1 Gn 15:16; 2Kg 21:11
\u24d0 2Kg 17:12"}, {"pk": 4037293, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 21, "verse": 27, "text": "When Ahab heard these words, he tore his clothes, put sackcloth over his body, and fasted. He lay down in sackcloth \u24d2 and walked around subdued.", "comment": "\u24d2 Gn 37:34; 2Sm 3:31; 2Kg 6:30"}, {"pk": 4037294, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 21, "verse": 28, "text": "Then the word of the LORD came to Elijah the Tishbite:"}, {"pk": 4037295, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 21, "verse": 29, "text": "\u201cHave you seen how Ahab has humbled himself before me? I will not bring the disaster during his lifetime, \u24d3 because he has humbled himself before me. I will bring the disaster on his house during his son\u2019s lifetime.\u201d \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 2Kg 9:25-37; 10:6-11
\u24d3 2Kg 20:19; 2Ch 32:26"}, {"pk": 4037296, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 22, "verse": 1, "text": "There was \u24d5 a lull of three years \u24d6 without war between Aram and Israel.", "comment": "\u24d6 1Kg 20:1,26
\u24d5 2Ch 18:1-8"}, {"pk": 4037297, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 22, "verse": 2, "text": "However, in the third year, King Jehoshaphat \u24d7 of Judah went to visit the king of Israel. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d7 1Kg 15:24
\u24d8 2Ch 18:2"}, {"pk": 4037298, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 22, "verse": 3, "text": "The king of Israel had said to his servants, \u201cDon\u2019t you know that Ramoth-gilead \u24d9 is ours, but we\u2019re doing nothing to take it from the king of Aram?\u201d", "comment": "\u24d9 Dt 4:43; Jos 20:8; 1Kg 4:13"}, {"pk": 4037299, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 22, "verse": 4, "text": "So \u24da he asked Jehoshaphat, \u201cWill you go with me to fight Ramoth-gilead?\u201d \u24db Jehoshaphat replied to the king of Israel, \u201cI am as you are, my people as your people, my horses as your horses.\u201d \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc 2Kg 3:7
\u24db 2Kg 8:18,27
\u24da 2Kg 3:7-8"}, {"pk": 4037300, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 22, "verse": 5, "text": "But Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, \u201cFirst, please ask what the LORD\u2019s will is.\u201d \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd 1Sm 23:1-5; Jms 4:15"}, {"pk": 4037301, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 22, "verse": 6, "text": "So the king of Israel gathered the prophets, about four hundred men, \u24d0 and asked them, \u201cShould I go against Ramoth-gilead for war or should I refrain?\u201d They replied, \u201cMarch up, and the Lord will hand it over to the king.\u201d \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 1Kg 13:18
\u24d0 1Kg 18:19"}, {"pk": 4037302, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 22, "verse": 7, "text": "But Jehoshaphat asked, \u201cIsn\u2019t there a prophet of the LORD here anymore? \u24d2 Let\u2019s ask him.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d2 2Kg 1:3; 3:11; 5:8"}, {"pk": 4037303, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 22, "verse": 8, "text": "The king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, \u201cThere is still one man who can inquire of the LORD, but I hate him \u24d3 because he never prophesies good about me, \u24d4 but only disaster. He is Micaiah son of Imlah.\u201d \u201cThe king shouldn\u2019t say that!\u201d Jehoshaphat replied.", "comment": "\u24d3 1Kg 18:17; 21:20
\u24d4 Am 5:10"}, {"pk": 4037304, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 22, "verse": 9, "text": "So the king of Israel called an officer and said, \u201cHurry and get Micaiah son of Imlah!\u201d"}, {"pk": 4037305, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 22, "verse": 10, "text": "Now the king of Israel and King Jehoshaphat of Judah, \u24d5 clothed in royal attire, were each sitting on his own throne. They were on the threshing floor \u24d6 at the entrance to the gate of Samaria, and all the prophets were prophesying in front of them.", "comment": "\u24d6 Jdg 6:37
\u24d5 2Ch 18:9-11"}, {"pk": 4037306, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 22, "verse": 11, "text": "Then Zedekiah \u24d7 son of Chenaanah made iron horns \u24d8 and said, \u201cThis is what the LORD says: \u2018You will gore the Arameans with these until they are finished off.\u2019\u201d", "comment": "\u24d7 1Kg 22:24
\u24d8 Dt 33:17; Zch 1:18-21"}, {"pk": 4037307, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 22, "verse": 12, "text": "And all the prophets were prophesying the same: \u201cMarch up to Ramoth-gilead \u24d9 and succeed, for the LORD will hand it over to the king.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d9 1Kg 4:13"}, {"pk": 4037308, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 22, "verse": 13, "text": "The messenger \u24da who went to call Micaiah instructed him, \u201cLook, the words of the prophets are unanimously favorable for the king. So let your words be like theirs, and speak favorably.\u201d", "comment": "\u24da 2Ch 18:12-27"}, {"pk": 4037309, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 22, "verse": 14, "text": "But Micaiah said, \u201cAs the LORD lives, \u24db I will say whatever the LORD says to me.\u201d \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Nm 22:28; 24:13
\u24db 1Kg 18:10,15"}, {"pk": 4037310, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 22, "verse": 15, "text": "So he went to the king, and the king asked him, \u201cMicaiah, should we go to Ramoth-gilead for war, or should we refrain?\u201d Micaiah told him, \u201cMarch up and succeed. The LORD will hand it over to the king.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4037311, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 22, "verse": 16, "text": "But the king said to him, \u201cHow many times must I make you swear not to tell me anything but the truth in the name of the LORD?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4037312, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 22, "verse": 17, "text": "So Micaiah said: I saw all Israel scattered on the hills
like sheep without a shepherd. \u24dd
And the LORD said,
\u201cThey have no master;
let everyone return home in peace.\u201d \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24dd Nm 27:16-17; Mt 9:36; Mk 6:34
\u24d0 1Kg 22:35-36"}, {"pk": 4037313, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 22, "verse": 18, "text": "So the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, \u201cDidn\u2019t I tell you he never prophesies good about me, but only disaster?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4037314, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 22, "verse": 19, "text": "Then Micaiah said, \u201cTherefore, hear the word of the LORD: I saw the LORD sitting on his throne, \u24d1 and the whole heavenly army \u24d2 was standing by him at his right hand and at his left hand.", "comment": "\u24d1 Is 6:1; Dn 7:9
\u24d2 Jb 1:6; Dn 7:10; Heb 1:7"}, {"pk": 4037315, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 22, "verse": 20, "text": "And the LORD said, \u2018Who will entice Ahab to march up and fall at Ramoth-gilead?\u2009\u2019 \u24d3 So one was saying this and another was saying that.", "comment": "\u24d3 1Kg 22:4"}, {"pk": 4037316, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 22, "verse": 21, "text": "\u201cThen a spirit came forward, stood in the LORD\u2019s presence, and said, \u2018I will entice him.\u2019"}, {"pk": 4037317, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 22, "verse": 22, "text": "\u201cThe LORD asked him, \u2018How?\u2019 \u201cHe said, \u2018I will go and become a lying spirit \u24d4 in the mouth of all his prophets.\u2019 \u201cThen he said, \u2018You will certainly entice him and prevail. \u24d5 Go and do that.\u2019", "comment": "\u24d5 2Th 2:11
\u24d4 Jdg 9:23; 1Sm 16:14; Jr 20:7; Ezk 14:9"}, {"pk": 4037318, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 22, "verse": 23, "text": "\u201cYou see, the LORD has put a lying spirit into the mouth of all these prophets of yours, and the LORD has pronounced disaster against you.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4037319, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 22, "verse": 24, "text": "Then Zedekiah \u24d6 son of Chenaanah came up, hit Micaiah on the cheek, and demanded, \u201cDid [1] the Spirit of the LORD leave me to speak to you?\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "[1] Lit \u201cWhich way did
\u24d7 2Ch 18:23
\u24d6 1Kg 22:11"}, {"pk": 4037320, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 22, "verse": 25, "text": "Micaiah replied, \u201cYou will soon see when you go to hide in an inner chamber on that day.\u201d \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 1Kg 20:30"}, {"pk": 4037321, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 22, "verse": 26, "text": "Then the king of Israel ordered, \u201cTake Micaiah and return him to Amon, the governor of the city, and to Joash, the king\u2019s son, \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 1Kg 22:40"}, {"pk": 4037322, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 22, "verse": 27, "text": "and say, \u2018This is what the king says: Put this guy in prison \u24da and feed him only a little bread and water [2] until I come back safely.\u2019\u201d", "comment": "\u24da 2Ch 16:10; Heb 11:36
[2] Lit him on bread of oppression and water of oppression"}, {"pk": 4037323, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 22, "verse": 28, "text": "But Micaiah said, \u201cIf you ever return safely, the LORD has not spoken through me.\u201d \u24db Then he said, \u201cListen, all you people!\u201d [3] \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Mc 1:2
[3] LXX omits Then he said, \u201cListen, all you people!\u201d
\u24db Dt 18:22"}, {"pk": 4037324, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 22, "verse": 29, "text": "Then \u24dd the king of Israel and Judah\u2019s King Jehoshaphat went up to Ramoth-gilead. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd 2Ch 18:28-32
\u24d0 1Kg 22:4"}, {"pk": 4037325, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 22, "verse": 30, "text": "But the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, \u201cI will disguise \u24d1 myself and go into battle, but you wear your royal attire.\u201d So the king of Israel disguised himself and went into battle. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d1 1Sm 28:8
\u24d2 2Ch 35:22"}, {"pk": 4037326, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 22, "verse": 31, "text": "Now the king of Aram had ordered his thirty-two chariot commanders, \u24d3 \u201cDo not fight with anyone at all [4] except the king of Israel.\u201d \u24d4", "comment": "[4] Lit with small or with great
\u24d3 1Kg 20:1,16
\u24d4 2Ch 18:30"}, {"pk": 4037327, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 22, "verse": 32, "text": "When the chariot commanders saw Jehoshaphat, they shouted, \u201cHe must be the king of Israel!\u201d So they turned to fight against him, but Jehoshaphat cried out."}, {"pk": 4037328, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 22, "verse": 33, "text": "When the chariot commanders saw that he was not the king of Israel, they turned back from pursuing him."}, {"pk": 4037329, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 22, "verse": 34, "text": "But a man drew his bow \u24d5 without taking special aim and struck the king of Israel through the joints of his armor. So he said to his charioteer, \u201cTurn around and take me out of the battle, [5] for I am badly wounded!\u201d \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d5 2Kg 9:24
[5] LXX; MT reads camp
\u24d6 2Ch 35:23"}, {"pk": 4037330, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 22, "verse": 35, "text": "The battle raged throughout that day, and the king was propped up in his chariot facing the Arameans. He died that evening, \u24d7 and blood from his wound flowed into the bottom of the chariot.", "comment": "\u24d7 1Kg 22:17,28; 2Ch 18:33-34"}, {"pk": 4037331, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 22, "verse": 36, "text": "Then the cry rang out in the army as the sun set, declaring: Each man to his own city,
and each man to his own land! \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 2Sm 20:1; 1Kg 12:16; 22:17; 2Kg 14:12"}, {"pk": 4037332, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 22, "verse": 37, "text": "So the king died and was brought to Samaria. They buried the king in Samaria. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 1Kg 16:28"}, {"pk": 4037333, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 22, "verse": 38, "text": "Then someone washed the chariot at the pool of Samaria. The dogs licked up his blood, and the prostitutes bathed in it, according to the word of the LORD that he had spoken. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da 1Kg 21:19"}, {"pk": 4037334, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 22, "verse": 39, "text": "The rest of the events of Ahab\u2019s reign, along with all his accomplishments, including the ivory palace \u24db he built, and all the cities he built, are written in the Historical Record of Israel\u2019s Kings. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc 1Kg 16:27
\u24db Am 3:15"}, {"pk": 4037335, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 22, "verse": 40, "text": "Ahab rested with his fathers, \u24dd and his son Ahaziah \u24d0 became king in his place.", "comment": "\u24d0 2Kg 1:2
\u24dd 1Kg 16:28"}, {"pk": 4037336, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 22, "verse": 41, "text": "Jehoshaphat \u24d1 son of Asa became king over Judah in the fourth year of Israel\u2019s King Ahab.", "comment": "\u24d1 2Ch 20:31"}, {"pk": 4037337, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 22, "verse": 42, "text": "Jehoshaphat was thirty-five years old when he became king; he reigned twenty-five years in Jerusalem. His mother\u2019s name was Azubah daughter of Shilhi."}, {"pk": 4037338, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 22, "verse": 43, "text": "He walked in all the ways of his father Asa; \u24d2 he did not turn away from them but did what was right in the LORD\u2019s sight. However, the high places were not taken away; [6] the people still sacrificed and burned incense on the high places. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 1Kg 15:14
\u24d2 1Kg 15:11
[6] LXX, Syr, Vg read he did not remove the high places"}, {"pk": 4037339, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 22, "verse": 44, "text": "Jehoshaphat also made peace with the king of Israel. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 1Kg 22:2,4"}, {"pk": 4037340, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 22, "verse": 45, "text": "The rest of the events of Jehoshaphat\u2019s reign, along with the might he exercised and how he waged war, are written in the Historical Record of Judah\u2019s Kings. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 1Kg 15:23; 2Ch 20:34"}, {"pk": 4037341, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 22, "verse": 46, "text": "He eradicated from the land the rest of the male cult prostitutes who were left from the days of his father Asa. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 1Kg 15:12"}, {"pk": 4037342, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 22, "verse": 47, "text": "There was no king in Edom; \u24d7 a deputy served as king.", "comment": "\u24d7 2Sm 8:14; 2Kg 3:9"}, {"pk": 4037343, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 22, "verse": 48, "text": "Jehoshaphat made ships of Tarshish \u24d8 to go to Ophir \u24d9 for gold, but they did not go because the ships were wrecked at Ezion-geber. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da 1Kg 9:26
\u24d8 1Kg 10:22
\u24d9 1Kg 9:28"}, {"pk": 4037344, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 22, "verse": 49, "text": "At that time, Ahaziah \u24db son of Ahab said to Jehoshaphat, \u201cLet my servants go with your servants in the ships,\u201d but Jehoshaphat was not willing.", "comment": "\u24db 1Kg 22:40,51"}, {"pk": 4037345, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 22, "verse": 50, "text": "Jehoshaphat rested with his fathers and was buried with them in the city of his ancestor David. \u24dc His son Jehoram \u24dd became king in his place.", "comment": "\u24dc 1Kg 15:24; 2Ch 21:1
\u24dd 2Kg 1:17"}, {"pk": 4037346, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 22, "verse": 51, "text": "Ahaziah \u24d0 son of Ahab became king over Israel in Samaria \u24d1 in the seventeenth year of Judah\u2019s King Jehoshaphat, \u24d2 and he reigned over Israel two years.", "comment": "\u24d1 1Kg 16:24
\u24d2 1Kg 22:41-50
\u24d0 1Kg 22:40"}, {"pk": 4037347, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 22, "verse": 52, "text": "He did what was evil in the LORD\u2019s sight. \u24d3 He walked in the ways of his father, \u24d4 in the ways of his mother, \u24d5 and in the ways of Jeroboam son of Nebat, who had caused Israel to sin. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 1Kg 12:28-33
\u24d4 1Kg 21:25-26
\u24d3 1Kg 15:26
\u24d5 1Kg 16:31; 18:4; 21:25"}, {"pk": 4037348, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 11, "chapter": 22, "verse": 53, "text": "He served Baal and bowed in worship to him. \u24d7 He angered the LORD God of Israel just as his father had done. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d7 Jdg 2:11; 1Kg 16:32
\u24d8 1Kg 16:33; 21:25"}, {"pk": 4037349, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 1, "verse": 1, "text": "After Ahab\u2019s death, Moab \u24d9 rebelled against Israel. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da 2Kg 3:5
\u24d9 Gn 19:37; 2Sm 8:2"}, {"pk": 4037350, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 1, "verse": 2, "text": "Ahaziah \u24db had fallen through the latticed window of his upstairs room in Samaria \u24dc and was injured. So he sent messengers, instructing them, \u201cGo inquire of Baal-zebub, [1] \u24dd the god of Ekron, \u24d0 whether I will recover from this injury.\u201d \u24d1", "comment": "\u24dd Jdg 10:6
\u24d0 Jos 13:3; 2Kg 1:16
\u24d1 2Kg 8:8-9
\u24dc 1Kg 16:24; 22:51
\u24db 1Kg 22:40,51-53
[1] = Lord of the Flies"}, {"pk": 4037351, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 1, "verse": 3, "text": "But the angel of the LORD said to Elijah the Tishbite, \u24d2 \u201cGo and meet the messengers of the king of Samaria \u24d3 and say to them, \u2018Is it because there is no God in Israel that you are going to inquire of Baal-zebub, the god of Ekron?", "comment": "\u24d2 1Kg 19:7
\u24d3 1Sm 28:7-8"}, {"pk": 4037352, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 1, "verse": 4, "text": "Therefore, this is what the LORD says: You will not get up from your sickbed; you will certainly die.\u2019\u201d Then Elijah left."}, {"pk": 4037353, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 1, "verse": 5, "text": "The messengers returned to the king, who asked them, \u201cWhy have you come back?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4037354, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 1, "verse": 6, "text": "They replied, \u201cA man came to meet us and said, \u2018Go back to the king who sent you and declare to him: This is what the LORD says: Is it because there is no God in Israel that you\u2019re sending these men to inquire of Baal-zebub, the god of Ekron? Therefore, you will not get up from your sickbed; you will certainly die.\u2019\u201d"}, {"pk": 4037355, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 1, "verse": 7, "text": "The king asked them, \u201cWhat sort of man came up to meet you and spoke those words to you?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4037356, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 1, "verse": 8, "text": "They replied, \u201cA hairy man with a leather belt around his waist.\u201d \u24d4 He said, \u201cIt\u2019s Elijah the Tishbite.\u201d \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 1Kg 17:1
\u24d4 Zch 13:4; Mt 3:4"}, {"pk": 4037357, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 1, "verse": 9, "text": "So King Ahaziah sent a captain with his fifty men \u24d6 to Elijah. When the captain went up to him, he was sitting on top of the hill. He announced, \u201cMan of God, \u24d7 the king declares, \u2018Come down!\u2009\u2019\u201d", "comment": "\u24d7 1Kg 13:1
\u24d6 2Kg 6:13-14"}, {"pk": 4037358, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 1, "verse": 10, "text": "Elijah responded to the captain, \u201cIf I am a man of God, may fire come down from heaven and consume you and your fifty men.\u201d Then fire came down from heaven and consumed him and his fifty men. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 1Kg 18:36-38"}, {"pk": 4037359, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 1, "verse": 11, "text": "So the king sent another captain with his fifty men to Elijah. He took in the situation [2] and announced, \u201cMan of God, this is what the king says: \u2018Come down immediately!\u2009\u2019\u201d", "comment": "[2] Lit He answered"}, {"pk": 4037360, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 1, "verse": 12, "text": "Elijah responded, \u201cIf I am a man of God, may fire come down from heaven and consume you and your fifty men.\u201d So a divine fire [3] came down from heaven and consumed him and his fifty men.", "comment": "[3] Lit a fire of God"}, {"pk": 4037361, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 1, "verse": 13, "text": "Then the king sent a third captain with his fifty men. The third captain went up and fell on his knees in front of Elijah and begged him, \u201cMan of God, \u24d9 please let my life and the lives of these fifty servants of yours be precious to you. \u24da", "comment": "\u24d9 1Kg 13:1
\u24da 1Sm 26:21; Ps 72:14"}, {"pk": 4037362, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 1, "verse": 14, "text": "Already fire has come down from heaven and consumed the first two captains with their companies, but this time let my life be precious to you.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4037363, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 1, "verse": 15, "text": "The angel of the LORD \u24db said to Elijah, \u201cGo down with him. Don\u2019t be afraid of him.\u201d \u24dc So he got up and went down with him to the king.", "comment": "\u24db 1Kg 19:7; 2Kg 1:3
\u24dc Jr 1:17; Ezk 2:6"}, {"pk": 4037364, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 1, "verse": 16, "text": "Then Elijah said to King Ahaziah, \u201cThis is what the LORD says: \u2018Because you have sent messengers to inquire of Baal-zebub, the god of Ekron\u2009\u2014\u2009is it because there is no God in Israel for you to inquire of his will?\u2009\u2014\u2009you will not get up from your sickbed; you will certainly die.\u2019\u201d"}, {"pk": 4037365, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 1, "verse": 17, "text": "Ahaziah died according to the word of the LORD that Elijah had spoken. Since he had no son, Joram [4] \u24dd became king in his place. This happened in the second year of Judah\u2019s King Jehoram \u24d0 son of Jehoshaphat. [5]", "comment": "[5] LXX omits in the second year... Jehoshaphat
\u24dd 2Kg 3:1-3
\u24d0 1Kg 22:50
[4] Lit Jehoram; 2Kg 8:16"}, {"pk": 4037366, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 1, "verse": 18, "text": "The rest of the events of Ahaziah\u2019s reign, along with his accomplishments, are written in the Historical Record of Israel\u2019s Kings. [6] \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 1Kg 22:39
[6] LXX adds 4 more vv. here similar to 2Kg 3:1-3."}, {"pk": 4037367, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 2, "verse": 1, "text": "The time had come for the LORD to take Elijah up to heaven \u24d2 in a whirlwind. \u24d3 Elijah and Elisha \u24d4 were traveling from Gilgal, \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Jos 4:19; 2Kg 4:38
\u24d3 2Kg 2:11
\u24d4 1Kg 19:16-21
\u24d2 Gn 5:24; Heb 11:5"}, {"pk": 4037368, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 2, "verse": 2, "text": "and Elijah said to Elisha, \u24d6 \u201cStay here; \u24d7 the LORD is sending me on to Bethel.\u201d \u24d8 But Elisha replied, \u201cAs the LORD lives and as you yourself live, I will not leave you.\u201d \u24d9 So they went down to Bethel.", "comment": "\u24d9 1Sm 1:26; 2Kg 4:30
\u24d7 Ru 1:15
\u24d6 1Kg 19:16,19-21
\u24d8 1Kg 12:28-29"}, {"pk": 4037369, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 2, "verse": 3, "text": "Then the sons of the prophets \u24da who were at Bethel came out to Elisha and said, \u201cDo you know that the LORD will take your master away from you today?\u201d \u24db He said, \u201cYes, I know. Be quiet.\u201d", "comment": "\u24da 1Sm 10:5; 1Kg 20:35; 2Kg 4:1,38
\u24db Gn 5:24"}, {"pk": 4037370, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 2, "verse": 4, "text": "Elijah said to him, \u201cElisha, stay here; the LORD is sending me to Jericho.\u201d \u24dc But Elisha said, \u201cAs the LORD lives and as you yourself live, I will not leave you.\u201d So they went to Jericho.", "comment": "\u24dc Jos 6:16; 1Kg 16:34"}, {"pk": 4037371, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 2, "verse": 5, "text": "Then the sons of the prophets who were in Jericho came up to Elisha and said, \u201cDo you know that the LORD will take your master away from you today?\u201d He said, \u201cYes, I know. Be quiet.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4037372, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 2, "verse": 6, "text": "Elijah said to him, \u201cStay here; the LORD is sending me to the Jordan.\u201d \u24dd But Elisha said, \u201cAs the LORD lives and as you yourself live, I will not leave you.\u201d So the two of them went on.", "comment": "\u24dd Jos 3:8; Mt 3:5-6,13"}, {"pk": 4037373, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 2, "verse": 7, "text": "Fifty men from the sons of the prophets came and stood observing them at a distance while the two of them stood by the Jordan."}, {"pk": 4037374, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 2, "verse": 8, "text": "Elijah took his mantle, \u24d0 rolled it up, and struck the water, which parted to the right and left. Then the two of them crossed over on dry ground. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Ex 14:21-22; Jos 3:14-17
\u24d0 1Kg 19:13,19"}, {"pk": 4037375, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 2, "verse": 9, "text": "When they had crossed over, Elijah said to Elisha, \u201cTell me what I can do for you before I am taken from you.\u201d So Elisha answered, \u201cPlease, let me inherit two shares of your spirit.\u201d \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Nm 11:16-25; Dt 21:15-17"}, {"pk": 4037376, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 2, "verse": 10, "text": "Elijah replied, \u201cYou have asked for something difficult. If you see me being taken from you, \u24d3 you will have it. If not, you won\u2019t.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d3 Ac 1:9-11"}, {"pk": 4037377, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 2, "verse": 11, "text": "As they continued walking and talking, a chariot of fire with horses of fire \u24d4 suddenly appeared and separated the two of them. Then Elijah went up into heaven in the whirlwind. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 2Kg 2:1
\u24d4 2Kg 6:17"}, {"pk": 4037378, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 2, "verse": 12, "text": "As Elisha watched, he kept crying out, \u201cMy father, my father, the chariots and horsemen of Israel!\u201d \u24d6 When he could see him no longer, he took hold of his own clothes, tore them in two, \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Gn 37:29,34
\u24d6 2Kg 13:14"}, {"pk": 4037379, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 2, "verse": 13, "text": "picked up the mantle \u24d8 that had fallen off Elijah, and went back and stood on the bank of the Jordan.", "comment": "\u24d8 1Kg 19:19"}, {"pk": 4037380, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 2, "verse": 14, "text": "He took the mantle Elijah had dropped, and he struck the water. \u201cWhere is the LORD God of Elijah?\u201d he asked. He struck the water himself, and it parted to the right and the left, and Elisha crossed over."}, {"pk": 4037381, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 2, "verse": 15, "text": "When the sons of the prophets from Jericho who were observing saw him, they said, \u201cThe spirit of Elijah rests on Elisha.\u201d They came to meet him and bowed down to the ground in front of him."}, {"pk": 4037382, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 2, "verse": 16, "text": "Then the sons of the prophets said to Elisha, \u201cSince there are fifty strong men here with your servants, please let them go and search for your master. Maybe the Spirit of the LORD has carried him away and put him on one of the mountains or into one of the valleys.\u201d \u24d9 He answered, \u201cDon\u2019t send them.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d9 1Kg 18:12; Ac 8:39"}, {"pk": 4037383, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 2, "verse": 17, "text": "However, they urged him to the point of embarrassment, \u24da so he said, \u201cSend them.\u201d They sent fifty men, who looked for three days but did not find him.", "comment": "\u24da Jdg 3:25; 2Kg 8:11"}, {"pk": 4037384, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 2, "verse": 18, "text": "When they returned to him in Jericho \u24db where he was staying, he said to them, \u201cDidn\u2019t I tell you not to go?\u201d", "comment": "\u24db 2Kg 2:4"}, {"pk": 4037385, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 2, "verse": 19, "text": "The men of the city said to Elisha, \u201cMy lord can see that even though the city\u2019s location is good, the water is bad and the land unfruitful.\u201d \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Dt 28:15-18; Jos 6:26; 1Kg 16:34"}, {"pk": 4037386, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 2, "verse": 20, "text": "He replied, \u201cBring me a new bowl and put salt in it.\u201d \u24dd After they had brought him one,", "comment": "\u24dd Lv 2:13; Nm 18:19"}, {"pk": 4037387, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 2, "verse": 21, "text": "Elisha went out to the spring, threw salt in it, \u24d0 and said, \u201cThis is what the LORD says: \u2018I have healed this water. No longer will death or unfruitfulness result from it.\u2019\u201d", "comment": "\u24d0 Ex 15:25-26; 2Kg 4:41; 6:6"}, {"pk": 4037388, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 2, "verse": 22, "text": "Therefore, the water still remains healthy today according to the word that Elisha spoke."}, {"pk": 4037389, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 2, "verse": 23, "text": "From there Elisha went up to Bethel. \u24d1 As he was walking up the path, some small boys came out of the city and jeered at him, \u24d2 chanting, \u201cGo up, baldy! Go up, baldy!\u201d", "comment": "\u24d1 2Kg 2:2-3
\u24d2 2Ch 36:16; Ps 31:17-18"}, {"pk": 4037390, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 2, "verse": 24, "text": "He turned around, looked at them, and cursed them in the name of the LORD. \u24d3 Then two female bears came out of the woods and mauled forty-two of the children.", "comment": "\u24d3 Lv 26:21-22; Neh 13:25"}, {"pk": 4037391, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 2, "verse": 25, "text": "From there Elisha went to Mount Carmel, \u24d4 and then he returned to Samaria. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 1Kg 16:24; 2Kg 1:2
\u24d4 1Kg 18:19-20"}, {"pk": 4037392, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 3, "verse": 1, "text": "Joram son of Ahab became king over Israel in Samaria during the eighteenth year of Judah\u2019s King Jehoshaphat, and he reigned twelve years. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 2Kg 1:17"}, {"pk": 4037393, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 3, "verse": 2, "text": "He did what was evil in the LORD\u2019s sight, but not like his father and mother, \u24d7 for he removed the sacred pillar of Baal his father had made.", "comment": "\u24d7 1Kg 21:25-26"}, {"pk": 4037394, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 3, "verse": 3, "text": "Nevertheless, Joram clung to the sins that Jeroboam son of Nebat had caused Israel to commit. \u24d8 He did not turn away from them.", "comment": "\u24d8 1Kg 16:31-32"}, {"pk": 4037395, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 3, "verse": 4, "text": "King Mesha of Moab \u24d9 was a sheep breeder. He used to pay \u24da the king of Israel one hundred thousand lambs and the wool of one hundred thousand rams, \u24db", "comment": "\u24da 2Sm 8:2
\u24db Is 16:1-2
\u24d9 Gn 19:37; 2Kg 1:1"}, {"pk": 4037396, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 3, "verse": 5, "text": "but when Ahab died, the king of Moab rebelled against the king of Israel. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc 2Kg 1:1"}, {"pk": 4037397, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 3, "verse": 6, "text": "So King Joram marched out from Samaria at that time and mobilized all Israel."}, {"pk": 4037398, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 3, "verse": 7, "text": "Then he sent a message to King Jehoshaphat \u24dd of Judah: \u201cThe king of Moab has rebelled against me. \u24d0 Will you go with me to fight against Moab?\u201d Jehoshaphat said, \u201cI will go. I am as you are, my people as your people, my horses as your horses.\u201d \u24d1", "comment": "\u24dd 1Kg 22:41-50
\u24d0 2Kg 1:1
\u24d1 1Kg 22:4"}, {"pk": 4037399, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 3, "verse": 8, "text": "He asked, \u201cWhich route should we take?\u201d He replied, \u201cThe route of the Wilderness of Edom.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4037400, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 3, "verse": 9, "text": "So the king of Israel, the king of Judah, and the king of Edom \u24d2 set out. After they had traveled their indirect route for seven days, they had no water for the army or the animals with them.", "comment": "\u24d2 1Kg 22:47; 2Kg 8:20"}, {"pk": 4037401, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 3, "verse": 10, "text": "Then the king of Israel said, \u201cOh no, the LORD has summoned these three kings, only to hand them over to Moab.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4037402, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 3, "verse": 11, "text": "But Jehoshaphat said, \u201cIsn\u2019t there a prophet of the LORD here? Let\u2019s inquire of the LORD through him.\u201d \u24d3 One of the servants of the king of Israel answered, \u201cElisha son of Shaphat, \u24d4 who used to pour water on Elijah\u2019s hands, is here.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d4 1Kg 19:16,19-21; 2Kg 2:9
\u24d3 1Kg 22:7"}, {"pk": 4037403, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 3, "verse": 12, "text": "Jehoshaphat affirmed, \u201cThe word of the LORD is with him.\u201d So the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat and the king of Edom went to him. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 2Kg 2:25"}, {"pk": 4037404, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 3, "verse": 13, "text": "However, Elisha said to King Joram of Israel, \u201cWhat do we have in common? Go to the prophets of your father and your mother!\u201d \u24d6 But the king of Israel replied, \u201cNo, because it is the LORD who has summoned these three kings to hand them over to Moab.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d6 1Kg 18:19,22; 22:6"}, {"pk": 4037405, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 3, "verse": 14, "text": "Elisha responded, \u201cBy the life of the LORD of Armies, \u24d7 before whom I stand: If I did not have respect for King Jehoshaphat of Judah, \u24d8 I wouldn\u2019t look at you; I would not take notice of you.", "comment": "\u24d7 1Kg 17:1; 2Kg 5:16
\u24d8 1Kg 22:41-50"}, {"pk": 4037406, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 3, "verse": 15, "text": "Now, bring me a musician.\u201d \u24d9 While the musician played, \u24da the LORD\u2019s hand \u24db came on Elisha.", "comment": "\u24d9 1Sm 10:5
\u24da 1Sm 16:23
\u24db Ezk 3:14"}, {"pk": 4037407, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 3, "verse": 16, "text": "Then he said, \u201cThis is what the LORD says: \u2018Dig ditch after ditch in this wadi.\u2019"}, {"pk": 4037408, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 3, "verse": 17, "text": "For the LORD says, \u2018You will not see wind or rain, but the wadi will be filled with water, \u24dc and you will drink\u2009\u2014\u2009you and your cattle and your animals.\u2019", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 107:35; Is 32:2"}, {"pk": 4037409, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 3, "verse": 18, "text": "This is easy in the LORD\u2019s sight. \u24dd He will also hand Moab over to you. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 2Kg 3:7
\u24dd Gn 18:14"}, {"pk": 4037410, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 3, "verse": 19, "text": "Then you will attack every fortified city and every choice city. You will cut down every good tree and stop up every spring. You will ruin every good piece of land with stones.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4037411, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 3, "verse": 20, "text": "About the time for the grain offering \u24d1 the next morning, water suddenly came from the direction of Edom and filled the land.", "comment": "\u24d1 Ex 29:39-40"}, {"pk": 4037412, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 3, "verse": 21, "text": "All Moab had heard that the kings \u24d2 had come up to fight against them. So all who could bear arms, from the youngest to the oldest, were summoned and took their stand at the border.", "comment": "\u24d2 2Kg 3:9"}, {"pk": 4037413, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 3, "verse": 22, "text": "When they got up early in the morning, the sun was shining on the water, and the Moabites saw that the water across from them was red like blood. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Ex 7:17,20"}, {"pk": 4037414, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 3, "verse": 23, "text": "\u201cThis is blood!\u201d they exclaimed. \u201cThe kings \u24d4 have crossed swords [1] and their men have killed one another. So, to the spoil, Moab!\u201d", "comment": "\u24d4 2Kg 3:9
[1] Or have been laid waste"}, {"pk": 4037415, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 3, "verse": 24, "text": "However, when the Moabites came to Israel\u2019s camp, the Israelites attacked them, and they fled from them. So Israel went into the land attacking the Moabites."}, {"pk": 4037416, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 3, "verse": 25, "text": "They would destroy the cities, and each of them would throw a stone to cover every good piece of land. They would stop up every spring and cut down every good tree. This went on until only the buildings of Kir-hareseth \u24d5 were left. Then men with slings surrounded the city and attacked it.", "comment": "\u24d5 Jr 48:31,36"}, {"pk": 4037417, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 3, "verse": 26, "text": "When the king of Moab saw that the battle was too fierce for him, he took seven hundred swordsmen with him to try to break through to the king of Edom, \u24d6 but they could not do it.", "comment": "\u24d6 2Kg 3:9"}, {"pk": 4037418, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 3, "verse": 27, "text": "So he took his firstborn son, \u24d7 who was to become king in his place, and offered him as a burnt offering on the city wall. Great wrath was on the Israelites, and they withdrew from him and returned to their land.", "comment": "\u24d7 Dt 12:31; 2Kg 16:3"}, {"pk": 4037419, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 4, "verse": 1, "text": "One of the wives of the sons of the prophets \u24d8 cried out to Elisha, \u201cYour servant, my husband, has died. You know that your servant feared the LORD. \u24d9 Now the creditor is coming to take my two children as his slaves.\u201d \u24da", "comment": "\u24d8 2Kg 2:3,15
\u24d9 Pr 1:7; 9:10
\u24da Lv 25:39-41"}, {"pk": 4037420, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 4, "verse": 2, "text": "Elisha asked her, \u201cWhat can I do for you? Tell me, what do you have in the house?\u201d She said, \u201cYour servant has nothing in the house except a jar of oil.\u201d \u24db", "comment": "\u24db 1Kg 17:12"}, {"pk": 4037421, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 4, "verse": 3, "text": "Then he said, \u201cGo out and borrow empty containers from all your neighbors. Do not get just a few. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc 2Kg 3:16"}, {"pk": 4037422, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 4, "verse": 4, "text": "Then go in and shut the door behind you and your sons, and pour oil into all these containers. Set the full ones to one side.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4037423, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 4, "verse": 5, "text": "So she left. After she had shut the door behind her and her sons, they kept bringing her containers, and she kept pouring. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Mt 14:17-21"}, {"pk": 4037424, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 4, "verse": 6, "text": "When they were full, she said to her son, \u201cBring me another container.\u201d But he replied, \u201cThere aren\u2019t any more.\u201d Then the oil stopped."}, {"pk": 4037425, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 4, "verse": 7, "text": "She went and told the man of God, \u24d0 and he said, \u201cGo sell the oil and pay your debt; you and your sons can live on the rest.\u201d \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 1Kg 17:16
\u24d0 1Kg 12:22"}, {"pk": 4037426, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 4, "verse": 8, "text": "One day Elisha went to Shunem. \u24d2 A prominent woman who lived there persuaded him to eat some food. So whenever he passed by, he stopped there to eat. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d2 Jos 19:18
\u24d3 Mt 10:40-42; 3Jn 5-8"}, {"pk": 4037427, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 4, "verse": 9, "text": "Then she said to her husband, \u201cI know that the one who often passes by here is a holy man of God,"}, {"pk": 4037428, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 4, "verse": 10, "text": "so let\u2019s make a small, walled-in upper room and put a bed, a table, a chair, and a lamp there for him. Whenever he comes, he can stay there.\u201d \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 1Kg 17:19"}, {"pk": 4037429, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 4, "verse": 11, "text": "One day he came there and stopped at the upstairs room to lie down."}, {"pk": 4037430, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 4, "verse": 12, "text": "He ordered his attendant Gehazi, \u24d5 \u201cCall this Shunammite woman.\u201d So he called her and she stood before him.", "comment": "\u24d5 2Kg 4:29-31; 5:20-27"}, {"pk": 4037431, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 4, "verse": 13, "text": "Then he said to Gehazi, \u201cSay to her, \u2018Look, you\u2019ve gone to all this trouble for us. What can we do for you? \u24d6 Can we speak on your behalf to the king or to the commander of the army?\u2009\u2019\u201d She answered, \u201cI am living among my own people.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d6 2Kg 4:2"}, {"pk": 4037432, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 4, "verse": 14, "text": "So he asked, \u201cThen what should be done for her?\u201d Gehazi answered, \u201cWell, she has no son, and her husband is old.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4037433, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 4, "verse": 15, "text": "\u201cCall her,\u201d Elisha said. So Gehazi called her, and she stood in the doorway."}, {"pk": 4037434, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 4, "verse": 16, "text": "Elisha said, \u201cAt this time next year you will have a son in your arms.\u201d \u24d7 Then she said, \u201cNo, my lord. Man of God, do not lie to your servant.\u201d \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 2Kg 4:28
\u24d7 Gn 18:9-14; Lk 1:7-13"}, {"pk": 4037435, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 4, "verse": 17, "text": "The woman conceived and gave birth to a son at the same time the following year, as Elisha had promised her."}, {"pk": 4037436, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 4, "verse": 18, "text": "The child grew and one day went out to his father and the harvesters. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Ru 2:3"}, {"pk": 4037437, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 4, "verse": 19, "text": "Suddenly he complained to his father, \u201cMy head! My head!\u201d His father told his servant, \u201cCarry him to his mother.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4037438, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 4, "verse": 20, "text": "So he picked him up and took him to his mother. The child sat on her lap until noon and then died."}, {"pk": 4037439, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 4, "verse": 21, "text": "She went up and laid him on the bed of the man of God, shut him in, and left."}, {"pk": 4037440, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 4, "verse": 22, "text": "She summoned her husband and said, \u201cPlease send me one of the servants and one of the donkeys, so I can hurry to the man of God and come back again.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4037441, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 4, "verse": 23, "text": "But he said, \u201cWhy go to him today? It\u2019s not a New Moon or a Sabbath.\u201d \u24da She replied, \u201cEverything is all right.\u201d \u24db", "comment": "\u24da Nm 10:10; 28:11
\u24db 2Sm 18:28; 2Kg 4:26"}, {"pk": 4037442, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 4, "verse": 24, "text": "Then she saddled the donkey and said to her servant, \u201cGo fast; don\u2019t slow the pace for me unless I tell you.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4037443, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 4, "verse": 25, "text": "So she came to the man of God at Mount Carmel. \u24dc When the man of God saw her at a distance, he said to his attendant Gehazi, \u24dd \u201cLook, there\u2019s the Shunammite woman. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd 2Kg 4:12
\u24d0 2Kg 4:8,12
\u24dc 1Kg 18:19-20"}, {"pk": 4037444, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 4, "verse": 26, "text": "Run out to meet her and ask, \u2018Are you all right? Is your husband all right? Is your son all right?\u2009\u2019\u201d And she answered, \u201cEverything\u2019s all right.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4037445, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 4, "verse": 27, "text": "When she came up to the man of God at the mountain, she clung to his feet. \u24d1 Gehazi came to push her away, but the man of God said, \u201cLeave her alone\u2009\u2014\u2009she is in severe anguish, \u24d2 and the LORD has hidden it from me. He hasn\u2019t told me.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d1 Mt 28:9
\u24d2 Ru 1:19-21; 1Sm 1:15; Zch 12:10"}, {"pk": 4037446, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 4, "verse": 28, "text": "Then she said, \u201cDid I ask my lord for a son? Didn\u2019t I say, \u2018Do not lie to me?\u2019\u201d \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 2Kg 4:16"}, {"pk": 4037447, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 4, "verse": 29, "text": "So Elisha said to Gehazi, \u201cTuck your mantle \u24d4 under your belt, take my staff with you, and go. If you meet anyone, don\u2019t stop to greet him, and if a man greets you, don\u2019t answer him. \u24d5 Then place my staff on the boy\u2019s face.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d4 1Kg 18:46; 2Kg 9:1
\u24d5 Lk 10:4"}, {"pk": 4037448, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 4, "verse": 30, "text": "The boy\u2019s mother said to Elisha, \u201cAs the LORD lives and as you yourself live, I will not leave you.\u201d \u24d6 So he got up and followed her.", "comment": "\u24d6 2Kg 2:2,4,6"}, {"pk": 4037449, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 4, "verse": 31, "text": "Gehazi went ahead of them and placed the staff on the boy\u2019s face, but there was no sound or sign of life, so he went back to meet Elisha and told him, \u201cThe boy didn\u2019t wake up.\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Jn 11:11"}, {"pk": 4037450, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 4, "verse": 32, "text": "When Elisha got to the house, he discovered the boy lying dead on his bed. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 2Kg 4:21"}, {"pk": 4037451, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 4, "verse": 33, "text": "So he went in, closed the door behind the two of them, and prayed to the LORD. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Mt 6:6"}, {"pk": 4037452, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 4, "verse": 34, "text": "Then he went up and lay on the boy: \u24da he put mouth to mouth, eye to eye, hand to hand. While he bent down over him, the boy\u2019s flesh became warm. \u24db", "comment": "\u24da 1Kg 17:21-23
\u24db Ac 20:10"}, {"pk": 4037453, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 4, "verse": 35, "text": "Elisha got up, went into the house, and paced back and forth. Then he went up and bent down over him again. The boy sneezed seven times and opened his eyes. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc 2Kg 8:5"}, {"pk": 4037454, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 4, "verse": 36, "text": "Elisha called Gehazi and said, \u201cCall the Shunammite woman.\u201d He called her and she came. Then Elisha said, \u201cPick up your son.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4037455, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 4, "verse": 37, "text": "She came, fell at his feet, and bowed to the ground; she picked up her son and left. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Heb 11:35"}, {"pk": 4037456, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 4, "verse": 38, "text": "When Elisha returned to Gilgal, \u24d0 there was a famine \u24d1 in the land. The sons of the prophets \u24d2 were sitting before him. \u24d3 He said to his attendant, \u201cPut on the large pot and make stew for the sons of the prophets.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d3 Lk 10:39; Ac 22:3
\u24d1 Lv 26:26; 2Kg 8:1
\u24d2 2Kg 2:3,5,7
\u24d0 2Kg 2:1"}, {"pk": 4037457, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 4, "verse": 39, "text": "One went out to the field to gather herbs and found a wild vine from which he gathered as many wild gourds as his garment would hold. Then he came back and cut them up into the pot of stew, but they were unaware of what they were. [1]", "comment": "[1] of what they were added for clarity"}, {"pk": 4037458, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 4, "verse": 40, "text": "They served some for the men to eat, but when they ate the stew they cried out, \u201cThere\u2019s death in the pot, \u24d4 man of God!\u201d And they were unable to eat it.", "comment": "\u24d4 Ex 10:17"}, {"pk": 4037459, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 4, "verse": 41, "text": "Then Elisha said, \u201cGet some flour.\u201d He threw it into the pot and said, \u201cServe it for the people to eat.\u201d And there was nothing bad in the pot. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 15:25; 2Kg 2:21"}, {"pk": 4037460, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 4, "verse": 42, "text": "A man from Baal-shalishah \u24d6 came to the man of God with his sack full of [2] twenty loaves of barley bread from the first bread of the harvest. Elisha said, \u201cGive it to the people to eat.\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 1Sm 9:4
[2] Or with some heads of fresh grain and
\u24d7 Mt 14:17"}, {"pk": 4037461, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 4, "verse": 43, "text": "But Elisha\u2019s attendant asked, \u201cWhat? Am I to set this before a hundred men?\u201d \u24d8 \u201cGive it to the people to eat,\u201d Elisha said, \u201cfor this is what the LORD says: \u2018They will eat, and they will have some left over.\u2019\u201d", "comment": "\u24d8 Lk 9:13; Jn 6:9"}, {"pk": 4037462, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 4, "verse": 44, "text": "So he set it before them, and as the LORD had promised, they ate and had some left over. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Mt 14:20"}, {"pk": 4037463, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 5, "verse": 1, "text": "Naaman, \u24da commander of the army for the king of Aram, was a man important to his master and highly regarded \u24db because through him, the LORD had given victory to Aram. The man was a valiant warrior, but he had a skin disease. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24db Ex 11:3
\u24dc 2Kg 7:3,8
\u24da Lk 4:27"}, {"pk": 4037464, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 5, "verse": 2, "text": "Aram had gone on raids \u24dd and brought back from the land of Israel a young girl who served Naaman\u2019s wife.", "comment": "\u24dd 2Kg 6:23; 13:20"}, {"pk": 4037465, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 5, "verse": 3, "text": "She said to her mistress, \u201cIf only my master were with the prophet who is in Samaria, he would cure him of his skin disease.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4037466, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 5, "verse": 4, "text": "So Naaman went and told his master what the girl from the land of Israel had said."}, {"pk": 4037467, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 5, "verse": 5, "text": "Therefore, the king of Aram said, \u201cGo, and I will send a letter with you to the king of Israel.\u201d So he went and took with him 750 pounds [1] of silver, 150 pounds [2] of gold, and ten sets of clothing. \u24d0", "comment": "[2] Lit 6,000 shekels
\u24d0 Jdg 14:12; 2Kg 5:22
[1] Lit 10 talents"}, {"pk": 4037468, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 5, "verse": 6, "text": "He brought the letter to the king of Israel, and it read: When this letter comes to you, note that I have sent you my servant Naaman for you to cure him of his skin disease."}, {"pk": 4037469, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 5, "verse": 7, "text": "When the king of Israel read the letter, he tore his clothes \u24d1 and asked, \u201cAm I God, \u24d2 killing and giving life that this man expects me to cure a man of his skin disease? Recognize [3] that he is only picking a fight with me.\u201d \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 1Kg 20:7
\u24d1 Gn 37:29; 2Kg 11:14
\u24d2 Gn 30:2
[3] Lit Know and see"}, {"pk": 4037470, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 5, "verse": 8, "text": "When Elisha the man of God heard that the king of Israel had torn his clothes, he sent a message to the king, \u201cWhy have you torn your clothes? Have him come to me, and he will know there is a prophet in Israel.\u201d \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 1Kg 22:7"}, {"pk": 4037471, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 5, "verse": 9, "text": "So Naaman came with his horses and chariots and stood at the door of Elisha\u2019s house."}, {"pk": 4037472, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 5, "verse": 10, "text": "Then Elisha sent him a messenger, \u24d5 who said, \u201cGo wash \u24d6 seven times \u24d7 in the Jordan and your skin will be restored and you will be clean.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d7 Lv 14:7
\u24d5 Nm 5:1-4
\u24d6 Jn 9:7"}, {"pk": 4037473, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 5, "verse": 11, "text": "But Naaman got angry and left, saying, \u201cI was telling myself: He will surely come out, stand and call on the name of the LORD his God, and wave his hand \u24d8 over the place and cure the skin disease.", "comment": "\u24d8 Ex 7:19"}, {"pk": 4037474, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 5, "verse": 12, "text": "Aren\u2019t Abana and Pharpar, the rivers of Damascus, better than all the waters of Israel? \u24d9 Couldn\u2019t I wash in them and be clean?\u201d So he turned and left in a rage. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Pr 14:17; 19:11
\u24d9 Is 8:6"}, {"pk": 4037475, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 5, "verse": 13, "text": "But his servants approached and said to him, \u201cMy father, \u24db if the prophet had told you to do some great thing, would you not have done it? How much more should you do it when he only tells you, \u2018Wash and be clean\u2019?\u201d", "comment": "\u24db 2Kg 2:12; 6:21; 13:14"}, {"pk": 4037476, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 5, "verse": 14, "text": "So Naaman went down and dipped himself in the Jordan seven times, according to the command of the man of God. Then his skin was restored and became like the skin of a small boy, and he was clean. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Lk 4:27"}, {"pk": 4037477, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 5, "verse": 15, "text": "Then Naaman and his whole company went back to the man of God, stood before him, and declared, \u201cI know there\u2019s no God in the whole world except in Israel. \u24dd Therefore, please accept a gift \u24d0 from your servant.\u201d", "comment": "\u24dd Jos 2:11; 1Sm 17:46-47
\u24d0 Gn 33:11"}, {"pk": 4037478, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 5, "verse": 16, "text": "But Elisha said, \u201cAs the LORD lives, \u24d1 in whose presence I stand, I will not accept it.\u201d \u24d2 Naaman urged him to accept it, but he refused.", "comment": "\u24d1 1Kg 17:1; 2Kg 3:14
\u24d2 Gn 14:22-23"}, {"pk": 4037479, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 5, "verse": 17, "text": "Naaman responded, \u201cIf not, please let your servant be given as much soil as a pair of mules can carry, \u24d3 for your servant will no longer offer a burnt offering or a sacrifice to any other god but the LORD. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Dt 6:4
\u24d3 Ex 20:24"}, {"pk": 4037480, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 5, "verse": 18, "text": "However, in a particular matter may the LORD pardon your servant: When my master, the king of Aram, goes into the temple of Rimmon to bow in worship while he is leaning on my arm, [4] \u24d5 and I have to bow in the temple of Rimmon\u2009\u2014\u2009when I bow [5] in the temple of Rimmon, may the LORD pardon your servant in this matter.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d5 2Kg 7:2
[5] LXX, Vg read when he bows himself
[4] Lit worship, and he leans on my hand"}, {"pk": 4037481, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 5, "verse": 19, "text": "So he said to him, \u201cGo in peace.\u201d \u24d6 After Naaman had traveled a short distance from Elisha,", "comment": "\u24d6 1Sm 1:17"}, {"pk": 4037482, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 5, "verse": 20, "text": "Gehazi, \u24d7 the attendant of Elisha the man of God, thought, \u201cMy master has let this Aramean Naaman off lightly by not accepting from him what he brought. As the LORD lives, \u24d8 I will run after him and get something from him.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d7 2Kg 4:12,31
\u24d8 Ex 20:7"}, {"pk": 4037483, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 5, "verse": 21, "text": "So Gehazi pursued Naaman. When Naaman saw someone running after him, he got down from the chariot to meet him and asked, \u201cIs everything all right?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4037484, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 5, "verse": 22, "text": "Gehazi said, \u201cIt\u2019s all right. \u24d9 My master has sent me to say, \u2018I have just now discovered that two young men from the sons of the prophets have come to me from the hill country of Ephraim. Please give them seventy-five pounds [6] of silver and two sets of clothing.\u2019\u201d \u24da", "comment": "\u24da 2Kg 5:5
\u24d9 2Kg 4:26
[6] Lit a talent"}, {"pk": 4037485, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 5, "verse": 23, "text": "But Naaman insisted, \u201cPlease, accept one hundred fifty pounds.\u201d [7] He urged Gehazi and then packed one hundred fifty pounds of silver in two bags with two sets of clothing. Naaman gave them to two of his attendants who carried them ahead of Gehazi.", "comment": "[7] Lit two talents"}, {"pk": 4037486, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 5, "verse": 24, "text": "When Gehazi came to the hill, [8] \u24db he took the gifts from them and deposited them in the house. Then he dismissed the men, and they left.", "comment": "\u24db 2Kg 1:9
[8] Or citadel"}, {"pk": 4037487, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 5, "verse": 25, "text": "Gehazi came and stood by his master. \u201cWhere did you go, Gehazi?\u201d Elisha asked him. He replied, \u201cYour servant didn\u2019t go anywhere.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4037488, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 5, "verse": 26, "text": "\u201cAnd my heart didn\u2019t go [9] \u24dc when the man got down from his chariot to meet you,\u201d Elisha said. \u201cIs this a time to accept silver and clothing, olive orchards and vineyards, flocks and herds, and male and female slaves?", "comment": "\u24dc 2Kg 2:9,15
[9] Or \u201cDid not my heart go"}, {"pk": 4037489, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 5, "verse": 27, "text": "Therefore, Naaman\u2019s skin disease will cling to you and your descendants forever.\u201d So Gehazi went out from his presence diseased, resembling snow. [10] \u24dd", "comment": "[10] A reference to whiteness or flakiness of the skin
\u24dd Ex 4:6; Nm 12:10"}, {"pk": 4037490, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 6, "verse": 1, "text": "The sons of the prophets \u24d0 said to Elisha, \u201cPlease notice that the place where we live under your supervision [1] is too small for us.", "comment": "[1] Lit we are living before you
\u24d0 1Sm 10:5; 2Kg 2:3,5,7; 4:38"}, {"pk": 4037491, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 6, "verse": 2, "text": "Please let us go to the Jordan where we can each get a log and can build ourselves a place to live there.\u201d \u201cGo,\u201d he said."}, {"pk": 4037492, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 6, "verse": 3, "text": "Then one said, \u201cPlease come with your servants.\u201d \u201cI\u2019ll come,\u201d he answered."}, {"pk": 4037493, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 6, "verse": 4, "text": "So he went with them, and when they came to the Jordan, they cut down trees."}, {"pk": 4037494, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 6, "verse": 5, "text": "As one of them was cutting down a tree, the iron ax head fell into the water, and he cried out, \u201cOh, my master, it was borrowed!\u201d \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Ex 22:14"}, {"pk": 4037495, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 6, "verse": 6, "text": "Then the man of God \u24d2 asked, \u201cWhere did it fall?\u201d When he showed him the place, the man of God cut a piece of wood, threw it there, and made the iron float. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d2 2Kg 4:8-9
\u24d3 Ex 15:25; 2Kg 2:21; 4:41"}, {"pk": 4037496, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 6, "verse": 7, "text": "Then he said, \u201cPick it up.\u201d So he reached out and took it."}, {"pk": 4037497, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 6, "verse": 8, "text": "When the king of Aram \u24d4 was waging war against Israel, he conferred with his servants, \u201cMy camp will be at such and such a place.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d4 2Kg 8:28-29"}, {"pk": 4037498, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 6, "verse": 9, "text": "But the man of God \u24d5 sent word to the king of Israel: \u201cBe careful passing by this place, for the Arameans are going down there.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d5 2Kg 4:8-9"}, {"pk": 4037499, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 6, "verse": 10, "text": "Consequently, the king of Israel sent word to the place the man of God had told him about. The man of God repeatedly [2] warned the king, so the king would be on his guard.", "comment": "[2] Lit not once and not twice"}, {"pk": 4037500, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 6, "verse": 11, "text": "The king of Aram was enraged because of this matter, and he called his servants and demanded of them, \u201cTell me, which one of us is for the king of Israel?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4037501, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 6, "verse": 12, "text": "One of his servants said, \u201cNo one, my lord the king. Elisha, the prophet in Israel, tells the king of Israel even the words you speak in your bedroom.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4037502, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 6, "verse": 13, "text": "So the king said, \u201cGo and see where he is, so I can send men to capture him.\u201d When he was told, \u201cElisha is in Dothan,\u201d \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Gn 37:17"}, {"pk": 4037503, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 6, "verse": 14, "text": "he sent horses, chariots, and a massive army there. They went by night and surrounded the city."}, {"pk": 4037504, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 6, "verse": 15, "text": "When the servant of the man of God got up early and went out, he discovered an army with horses and chariots surrounding the city. So he asked Elisha, \u201cOh, my master, what are we to do?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4037505, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 6, "verse": 16, "text": "Elisha said, \u201cDon\u2019t be afraid, \u24d7 for those who are with us outnumber those who are with them.\u201d \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 2Ch 32:7
\u24d7 Ex 14:13"}, {"pk": 4037506, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 6, "verse": 17, "text": "Then Elisha prayed, \u201cLORD, please open his eyes and let him see.\u201d So the LORD opened the servant\u2019s eyes, and he saw that the mountain was covered with horses and chariots of fire \u24d9 all around Elisha.", "comment": "\u24d9 2Kg 2:11; Ps 34:7"}, {"pk": 4037507, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 6, "verse": 18, "text": "When the Arameans came against him, Elisha prayed to the LORD, \u201cPlease strike this nation with blindness.\u201d [3] So he struck them with blindness, \u24da according to Elisha\u2019s word.", "comment": "\u24da Gn 19:11
[3] Or a blinding light"}, {"pk": 4037508, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 6, "verse": 19, "text": "Then Elisha said to them, \u201cThis is not the way, and this is not the city. Follow me, and I will take you to the man you\u2019re looking for.\u201d And he led them to Samaria. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db 1Kg 16:24; 2Kg 3:6"}, {"pk": 4037509, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 6, "verse": 20, "text": "When they entered Samaria, Elisha said, \u201cLORD, open these men\u2019s eyes and let them see.\u201d So the LORD opened their eyes, and they saw that they were in the middle of Samaria."}, {"pk": 4037510, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 6, "verse": 21, "text": "When the king of Israel saw them, he said to Elisha, \u201cShould I kill them, \u24dc should I kill them, my father?\u201d", "comment": "\u24dc 2Kg 2:12; 5:13"}, {"pk": 4037511, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 6, "verse": 22, "text": "Elisha replied, \u201cDon\u2019t kill them. Do you kill those you have captured with your sword or your bow? Set food and water in front of them so they can eat and drink and go to their master.\u201d \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd 2Ch 28:8-15; Rm 12:20"}, {"pk": 4037512, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 6, "verse": 23, "text": "So he prepared a big feast for them. When they had eaten and drunk, he sent them away, and they went to their master. The Aramean raiders \u24d0 did not come into Israel\u2019s land again.", "comment": "\u24d0 2Kg 5:2; 24:2"}, {"pk": 4037513, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 6, "verse": 24, "text": "Some time later, King Ben-hadad \u24d1 of Aram brought all his military units together and marched up and laid siege to Samaria.", "comment": "\u24d1 1Kg 20:1"}, {"pk": 4037514, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 6, "verse": 25, "text": "So there was a severe famine \u24d2 in Samaria, and they continued the siege against it until a donkey\u2019s head sold for thirty-four ounces [4] of silver, and a cup [5] of dove\u2019s dung [6] sold for two ounces [7] of silver. \u24d3", "comment": "[6] Or seedpods, or wild onions
[7] Lit for five; \u201cshekels\u201d is assumed
\u24d3 Lv 26:26
\u24d2 2Kg 4:38; 8:1
[4] Lit for 80; \u201cshekels\u201d is assumed
[5] Lit a fourth of a kab"}, {"pk": 4037515, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 6, "verse": 26, "text": "As the king of Israel was passing by on the wall, a woman cried out to him, \u201cMy lord the king, help!\u201d"}, {"pk": 4037516, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 6, "verse": 27, "text": "He answered, \u201cIf the LORD doesn\u2019t help you, where can I get help for you? From the threshing floor or the winepress?\u201d \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Hs 9:2"}, {"pk": 4037517, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 6, "verse": 28, "text": "Then the king asked her, \u201cWhat\u2019s the matter?\u201d \u24d5 She said, \u201cThis woman said to me, \u2018Give up your son, and we will eat him today. Then we will eat my son tomorrow.\u2019", "comment": "\u24d5 2Sm 14:4-5"}, {"pk": 4037518, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 6, "verse": 29, "text": "So we boiled my son and ate him, and I said to her the next day, \u2018Give up your son, and we will eat him,\u2019 \u24d6 but she has hidden her son.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d6 Lv 26:29; Dt 28:53,57"}, {"pk": 4037519, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 6, "verse": 30, "text": "When the king heard the woman\u2019s words, he tore his clothes. \u24d7 Then, as he was passing by on the wall, the people saw that there was sackcloth \u24d8 under his clothes next to his skin.", "comment": "\u24d7 1Kg 21:27
\u24d8 Gn 37:34"}, {"pk": 4037520, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 6, "verse": 31, "text": "He announced, \u201cMay God punish me and do so severely \u24d9 if the head of Elisha son of Shaphat remains on his shoulders today.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d9 1Kg 19:2"}, {"pk": 4037521, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 6, "verse": 32, "text": "Elisha was sitting in his house, and the elders \u24da were sitting with him. The king sent a man ahead of him, but before the messenger got to him, Elisha said to the elders, \u201cDo you see how this murderer \u24db has sent someone to remove my head? Look, when the messenger comes, shut the door to keep him out. Isn\u2019t the sound of his master\u2019s feet behind him?\u201d", "comment": "\u24db Lk 12:31-32
\u24da Ezk 8:1; 14:1"}, {"pk": 4037522, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 6, "verse": 33, "text": "While Elisha was still speaking with them, the messenger [8] came down to him. Then he said, \u201cThis disaster is from the LORD. Why should I wait for the LORD any longer?\u201d \u24dc", "comment": "[8] Some emend to king
\u24dc Jb 2:9; Is 8:21"}, {"pk": 4037523, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 7, "verse": 1, "text": "Elisha replied, \u201cHear the word of the LORD! This is what the LORD says: \u2018About this time tomorrow at Samaria\u2019s gate, six quarts [1] of fine flour will sell for a half ounce of silver [2] and twelve quarts [3] of barley will sell for a half ounce of silver.\u2019\u201d \u24dd", "comment": "[2] Lit for a shekel, also in vv. 16,18
[1] Lit a seah, also in vv. 16,18
[3] Lit two seahs, also in vv. 16,18
\u24dd 2Kg 7:18"}, {"pk": 4037524, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 7, "verse": 2, "text": "Then the captain, the king\u2019s right-hand man, [4] \u24d0 responded to the man of God, \u24d1 \u201cLook, even if the LORD were to make windows in heaven, could this really happen?\u201d \u24d2 Elisha announced, \u201cYou will in fact see it with your own eyes, but you won\u2019t eat any of it.\u201d \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d2 Mal 3:10
\u24d3 2Kg 7:17
\u24d1 2Kg 4:8-9
\u24d0 2Kg 5:18; 7:17
[4] Lit captain, upon whose hand the king leaned, also in v. 17"}, {"pk": 4037525, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 7, "verse": 3, "text": "Now four men with a skin disease \u24d4 were at the entrance to the city gate. They said to each other, \u201cWhy just sit here until we die?", "comment": "\u24d4 Nm 5:2-4; 2Kg 5:1"}, {"pk": 4037526, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 7, "verse": 4, "text": "If we say, \u2018Let\u2019s go into the city,\u2019 we will die there because the famine is in the city, but if we sit here, we will also die. So now, come on. Let\u2019s surrender to the Arameans\u2019 camp. \u24d5 If they let us live, we will live; if they kill us, we will die.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d5 2Kg 6:24"}, {"pk": 4037527, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 7, "verse": 5, "text": "So the diseased men got up at twilight to go to the Arameans\u2019 camp. When they came to the camp\u2019s edge, they discovered that no one was there,"}, {"pk": 4037528, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 7, "verse": 6, "text": "for the Lord [5] had caused the Aramean camp to hear the sound of chariots, horses, and a large army. \u24d6 The Arameans had said to each other, \u201cThe king of Israel must have hired the kings of the Hittites \u24d7 and the kings of Egypt \u24d8 to attack us.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d8 2Ch 12:2-3
\u24d6 2Sm 5:24; 2Kg 5:16-17
\u24d7 1Kg 10:29
[5] Some Hb mss read LORD"}, {"pk": 4037529, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 7, "verse": 7, "text": "So they had gotten up and fled \u24d9 at twilight, abandoning their tents, horses, and donkeys. The camp was intact, and they had fled for their lives.", "comment": "\u24d9 Jdg 7:21"}, {"pk": 4037530, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 7, "verse": 8, "text": "When these diseased men came to the edge of the camp, they went into a tent to eat and drink. Then they picked up the silver, gold, and clothing and went off and hid them. They came back and entered another tent, picked things up, and hid them. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Jos 7:21"}, {"pk": 4037531, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 7, "verse": 9, "text": "Then they said to each other, \u201cWe\u2019re not doing what is right. Today is a day of good news. \u24db If we are silent and wait until morning light, our punishment will catch up with us. So let\u2019s go tell the king\u2019s household.\u201d", "comment": "\u24db Pr 15:27; 21:17-18"}, {"pk": 4037532, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 7, "verse": 10, "text": "The diseased men came and called to the city\u2019s gatekeepers and told them, \u201cWe went to the Aramean camp and no one was there\u2009\u2014\u2009no human sounds. There was nothing but tethered horses and donkeys, and the tents were intact.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4037533, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 7, "verse": 11, "text": "The gatekeepers called out, and the news was reported to the king\u2019s household."}, {"pk": 4037534, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 7, "verse": 12, "text": "So the king got up in the night and said to his servants, \u201cLet me tell you what the Arameans have done to us. They know we are starving, \u24dc so they have left the camp to hide in the open country, thinking, \u2018When they come out of the city, we will take them alive and go into the city.\u2019\u201d \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dc 2Kg 6:25
\u24dd Jos 8:4-12"}, {"pk": 4037535, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 7, "verse": 13, "text": "But one of his servants responded, \u201cPlease, let messengers take five of the horses that are left in the city. Their fate is like the entire Israelite community who will die, [6] so let\u2019s send them and see.\u201d", "comment": "[6] Some Hb mss, LXX, Syr, Vg; other Hb mss read left in it. Indeed, they are like the whole multitude of Israel that are left in it; indeed, they are like the whole multitude of Israel who will die."}, {"pk": 4037536, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 7, "verse": 14, "text": "The messengers took two chariots with horses, and the king sent them after the Aramean army, saying, \u201cGo and see.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4037537, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 7, "verse": 15, "text": "So they followed them as far as the Jordan. They saw that the whole way was littered with clothes and equipment the Arameans had thrown off in their haste. The messengers returned and told the king."}, {"pk": 4037538, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 7, "verse": 16, "text": "Then the people went out and plundered the Aramean camp. \u24d0 It was then that six quarts of fine flour sold for a half ounce of silver and twelve quarts of barley sold for a half ounce of silver, according to the word of the LORD. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 2Kg 7:1-2
\u24d0 2Kg 7:8"}, {"pk": 4037539, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 7, "verse": 17, "text": "The king had appointed the captain, his right-hand man, \u24d2 to be in charge of the city gate, but the people trampled him in the gate. He died, just as the man of God had predicted when the king had come to him.", "comment": "\u24d2 2Kg 7:2"}, {"pk": 4037540, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 7, "verse": 18, "text": "When the man of God had said to the king, \u201cAbout this time tomorrow twelve quarts of barley will sell for a half ounce of silver and six quarts of fine flour will sell for a half ounce of silver at Samaria\u2019s gate,\u201d"}, {"pk": 4037541, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 7, "verse": 19, "text": "this captain had answered the man of God, \u201cLook, even if the LORD were to make windows in heaven, could this really happen?\u201d Elisha had said, \u201cYou will in fact see it with your own eyes, but you won\u2019t eat any of it.\u201d \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 2Kg 7:1-2"}, {"pk": 4037542, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 7, "verse": 20, "text": "This is what happened to him: the people trampled him in the city gate, and he died."}, {"pk": 4037543, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 8, "verse": 1, "text": "Elisha said to the woman whose son he had restored to life, \u24d4 \u201cGet ready, you and your household, and go live as a resident alien wherever you can. For the LORD has announced a seven-year famine, \u24d5 and it has already come to the land.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d4 2Kg 4:8-37
\u24d5 Gn 41:27,54"}, {"pk": 4037544, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 8, "verse": 2, "text": "So the woman got ready and did what the man of God said. She and her household lived as resident aliens in the land of the Philistines for seven years."}, {"pk": 4037545, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 8, "verse": 3, "text": "When the woman returned from the land of the Philistines at the end of seven years, \u24d6 she went to appeal to the king for her house and field. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Dt 15:1-6
\u24d6 2Kg 7:1-2"}, {"pk": 4037546, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 8, "verse": 4, "text": "The king had been speaking to Gehazi, \u24d8 the attendant of the man of God, saying, \u201cTell me all the great things Elisha has done.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d8 2Kg 4:12; 5:20-27"}, {"pk": 4037547, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 8, "verse": 5, "text": "While he was telling the king how Elisha restored the dead son to life, the woman whose son he had restored to life came to appeal to the king for her house and field. So Gehazi said, \u201cMy lord the king, this is the woman and this is the son Elisha restored to life.\u201d \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 2Kg 4:35"}, {"pk": 4037548, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 8, "verse": 6, "text": "When the king asked the woman, she told him the story. So the king appointed a court official for her, saying, \u201cRestore all that was hers, along with all the income from the field from the day she left the country until now.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4037549, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 8, "verse": 7, "text": "Elisha came to Damascus \u24da while King Ben-hadad \u24db of Aram was sick, and the king was told, \u201cThe man of God \u24dc has come here.\u201d", "comment": "\u24da 1Kg 11:24
\u24db 2Kg 6:24
\u24dc 2Kg 5:20"}, {"pk": 4037550, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 8, "verse": 8, "text": "So the king said to Hazael, \u24dd \u201cTake a gift \u24d0 with you and go meet the man of God. Inquire of the LORD through him, \u2018Will I recover from this sickness?\u2019\u201d \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 2Kg 1:2
\u24dd 1Kg 19:15,17
\u24d0 1Kg 14:3"}, {"pk": 4037551, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 8, "verse": 9, "text": "Hazael went to meet Elisha, taking with him a gift: forty camel-loads of all the finest products of Damascus. When he came and stood before him, he said, \u201cYour son, \u24d2 King Ben-hadad of Aram, has sent me to ask you, \u2018Will I recover from this sickness?\u2009\u2019\u201d", "comment": "\u24d2 2Kg 5:13"}, {"pk": 4037552, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 8, "verse": 10, "text": "Elisha told him, \u201cGo say to him, \u2018You are sure to [1] recover.\u2019 But the LORD has shown me that he is sure to die.\u201d", "comment": "[1] Alt Hb tradition reads You will not"}, {"pk": 4037553, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 8, "verse": 11, "text": "Then he stared steadily at him until he was ashamed. \u24d3 The man of God wept, \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Lk 19:41
\u24d3 Jdg 3:25; 2Kg 2:17"}, {"pk": 4037554, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 8, "verse": 12, "text": "and Hazael asked, \u201cWhy is my lord weeping?\u201d He replied, \u201cBecause I know the evil you will do to the people of Israel. You will set their fortresses on fire. You will kill their young men with the sword. You will dash their children to pieces. You will rip open their pregnant women.\u201d \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 1Kg 19:17; 2Kg 10:32-33; 13:3"}, {"pk": 4037555, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 8, "verse": 13, "text": "Hazael said, \u201cHow could your servant, a mere dog, \u24d6 do such a mighty deed?\u201d Elisha answered, \u201cThe LORD has shown me that you will be king over Aram.\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 2Sm 9:8
\u24d7 1Kg 19:15"}, {"pk": 4037556, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 8, "verse": 14, "text": "Hazael left Elisha and went to his master, who asked him, \u201cWhat did Elisha say to you?\u201d He responded, \u201cHe told me you are sure to recover.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4037557, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 8, "verse": 15, "text": "The next day Hazael took a heavy cloth, dipped it in water, and spread it over the king\u2019s face. Ben-hadad died, and Hazael reigned in his place."}, {"pk": 4037558, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 8, "verse": 16, "text": "In the fifth year \u24d8 of Israel\u2019s King Joram \u24d9 son of Ahab, Jehoram [2] \u24da son of Jehoshaphat became king of Judah, replacing his father. [3] \u24db", "comment": "[3] Lit Judah; Jehoshaphat had been king of Judah
\u24d8 2Ch 21:5-20
\u24d9 2Kg 1:17; 3:1
[2] = The LORD is Exalted
\u24da 2Ch 21:1
\u24db 1Kg 22:50"}, {"pk": 4037559, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 8, "verse": 17, "text": "He was thirty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned eight years in Jerusalem. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc 2Ch 21:5"}, {"pk": 4037560, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 8, "verse": 18, "text": "He walked in the ways of the kings of Israel, as the house of Ahab had done, for Ahab\u2019s daughter was his wife. He did what was evil in the LORD\u2019s sight. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd 2Ch 21:6"}, {"pk": 4037561, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 8, "verse": 19, "text": "For the sake of his servant David, the LORD was unwilling to destroy Judah, since he had promised to give a lamp \u24d0 to David and his sons forever. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 2Ch 21:7
\u24d0 1Kg 11:36; 15:4"}, {"pk": 4037562, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 8, "verse": 20, "text": "During Jehoram\u2019s reign, Edom rebelled against Judah\u2019s control and appointed their own king. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 1Kg 22:47; 2Kg 3:9"}, {"pk": 4037563, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 8, "verse": 21, "text": "So Jehoram crossed over to Zair with all his chariots. Then at night he set out to attack the Edomites who had surrounded him and the chariot commanders, but his troops fled to their tents. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 2Sm 18:17; 19:8"}, {"pk": 4037564, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 8, "verse": 22, "text": "So Edom is still in rebellion against Judah\u2019s control today. Libnah \u24d4 also rebelled at that time.", "comment": "\u24d4 Jos 21:13; 2Kg 19:8"}, {"pk": 4037565, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 8, "verse": 23, "text": "The rest of the events of Jehoram\u2019s reign, along with all his accomplishments, are written in the Historical Record of Judah\u2019s Kings. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 1Kg 22:39; 2Kg 1:18"}, {"pk": 4037566, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 8, "verse": 24, "text": "Jehoram rested with his fathers and was buried with his fathers in the city of David, and his son Ahaziah became king in his place. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 1Kg 22:40; 2Kg 1:17"}, {"pk": 4037567, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 8, "verse": 25, "text": "In the twelfth year of Israel\u2019s King Joram son of Ahab, \u24d7 Ahaziah son of Jehoram became king of Judah. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 2Kg 9:29
\u24d7 2Ch 22:1-6"}, {"pk": 4037568, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 8, "verse": 26, "text": "Ahaziah was twenty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned one year in Jerusalem. His mother\u2019s name was Athaliah, granddaughter of Israel\u2019s King Omri. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 1Kg 16:23; 2Ch 22:2"}, {"pk": 4037569, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 8, "verse": 27, "text": "He walked in the ways of the house of Ahab and did what was evil in the LORD\u2019s sight like the house of Ahab, \u24da for his father had married into [4] the house of Ahab.", "comment": "[4] Lit for he was related by marriage to
\u24da 2Ch 22:3"}, {"pk": 4037570, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 8, "verse": 28, "text": "Ahaziah went with Joram son of Ahab to fight against King Hazael \u24db of Aram in Ramoth-gilead, \u24dc and the Arameans wounded Joram.", "comment": "\u24dc 1Kg 22:3,29
\u24db 1Kg 19:15"}, {"pk": 4037571, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 8, "verse": 29, "text": "So King Joram returned to Jezreel \u24dd to recover from the wounds that the Arameans had inflicted on him in Ramoth-gilead [5] when he fought against Aram\u2019s King Hazael. \u24d0 Then Judah\u2019s King Ahaziah son of Jehoram went down to Jezreel to visit Joram son of Ahab since Joram was ill.", "comment": "\u24dd 1Kg 21:1
\u24d0 2Kg 9:15
[5] Lit Ramah"}, {"pk": 4037572, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 9, "verse": 1, "text": "The prophet Elisha called one of the sons of the prophets \u24d1 and said, \u201cTuck your mantle \u24d2 under your belt, take this flask of oil \u24d3 with you, and go to Ramoth-gilead. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 1Kg 22:3,29; 2Kg 8:28-29
\u24d3 1Sm 10:1; 16:1; 1Kg 1:39
\u24d2 2Kg 4:29
\u24d1 2Kg 2:3,5,7"}, {"pk": 4037573, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 9, "verse": 2, "text": "When you get there, look for Jehu \u24d5 son of Jehoshaphat, son of Nimshi. Go in, get him away from his colleagues, and take him to an inner room.", "comment": "\u24d5 1Kg 19:16-17; 2Kg 9:14"}, {"pk": 4037574, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 9, "verse": 3, "text": "Then take the flask of oil, pour it on his head, and say, \u2018This is what the LORD says: \u201cI anoint you king over Israel.\u201d\u2019 \u24d6 Open the door and escape. Don\u2019t wait.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d6 2Ch 22:7"}, {"pk": 4037575, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 9, "verse": 4, "text": "So the young prophet [1] went to Ramoth-gilead.", "comment": "[1] Or the young man, the attendant of the prophet"}, {"pk": 4037576, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 9, "verse": 5, "text": "When he arrived, the army commanders were sitting there, so he said, \u201cI have a message for you, commander.\u201d Jehu asked, \u201cFor which one of us?\u201d He answered, \u201cFor you, commander.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4037577, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 9, "verse": 6, "text": "So Jehu got up and went into the house. The young prophet poured the oil on his head and said, \u201cThis is what the LORD God of Israel says: \u2018I anoint you king over the LORD\u2019s people, Israel."}, {"pk": 4037578, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 9, "verse": 7, "text": "You are to strike down the house of your master Ahab so that I may avenge the blood shed by the hand of Jezebel\u2009\u2014\u2009the blood of my servants the prophets and of all the servants of the LORD. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 1Kg 18:4; 21:15"}, {"pk": 4037579, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 9, "verse": 8, "text": "The whole house of Ahab will perish, and I will wipe out all of Ahab\u2019s males, [2] both slave and free, [3] in Israel. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 1Kg 21:21; 2Kg 10:17
[2] Lit wipe out Ahab\u2019s one who urinates against a wall
[3] Or males, even the weak and impaired; Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4037580, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 9, "verse": 9, "text": "I will make the house of Ahab like the house of Jeroboam son of Nebat and like the house of Baasha son of Ahijah. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 1Kg 16:3-5,11-12"}, {"pk": 4037581, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 9, "verse": 10, "text": "The dogs will eat Jezebel in the plot of land at Jezreel\u2009\u2014\u2009no one will bury her.\u2019\u201d \u24da Then the young prophet opened the door and escaped.", "comment": "\u24da 1Kg 21:23; 2Kg 9:30-37"}, {"pk": 4037582, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 9, "verse": 11, "text": "When Jehu came out to his master\u2019s servants, they asked, \u201cIs everything all right? Why did this crazy person \u24db come to you?\u201d Then he said to them, \u201cYou know the sort and their ranting.\u201d", "comment": "\u24db 1Sm 10:11; Mk 3:21"}, {"pk": 4037583, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 9, "verse": 12, "text": "But they replied, \u201cThat\u2019s a lie! Tell us!\u201d So Jehu said, \u201cHe talked to me about this and that and said, \u2018This is what the LORD says: I anoint you king over Israel.\u2019\u201d"}, {"pk": 4037584, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 9, "verse": 13, "text": "Each man quickly took his garment and put it under Jehu on the bare steps. [4] \u24dc They blew the ram\u2019s horn \u24dd and proclaimed, \u201cJehu is king!\u201d \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd 2Sm 15:10
[4] Lit on the bones of the steps
\u24dc Mt 21:8
\u24d0 1Kg 1:39"}, {"pk": 4037585, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 9, "verse": 14, "text": "Then Jehu son of Jehoshaphat, son of Nimshi, conspired against Joram. \u24d1 Joram and all Israel had been at Ramoth-gilead on guard against King Hazael of Aram.", "comment": "\u24d1 2Kg 8:28-29; 2Ch 22:6"}, {"pk": 4037586, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 9, "verse": 15, "text": "But King Joram had returned to Jezreel to recover from the wounds that the Arameans had inflicted on him when he fought against Aram\u2019s King Hazael. Jehu said, \u201cIf you commanders wish to make me king, [5] then don\u2019t let anyone escape from the city to go tell about it in Jezreel.\u201d", "comment": "[5] Lit \u201cIf your desire exists"}, {"pk": 4037587, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 9, "verse": 16, "text": "Jehu got into his chariot and went to Jezreel since Joram was laid up there and King Ahaziah of Judah had gone down to visit Joram."}, {"pk": 4037588, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 9, "verse": 17, "text": "Now the watchman \u24d2 was standing on the tower in Jezreel. He saw Jehu\u2019s mob approaching and shouted, \u201cI see a mob!\u201d Joram responded, \u201cChoose a rider and send him to meet them and have him ask, \u2018Do you come in peace?\u2019\u201d \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 1Sm 16:4
\u24d2 1Sm 14:16"}, {"pk": 4037589, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 9, "verse": 18, "text": "So a horseman went to meet Jehu and said, \u201cThis is what the king asks: \u2018Do you come in peace?\u2009\u2019\u201d Jehu replied, \u201cWhat do you have to do with peace? [6] Fall in behind me.\u201d The watchman reported, \u201cThe messenger reached them but hasn\u2019t started back.\u201d", "comment": "[6] Lit What to you and to peace, also in v. 19"}, {"pk": 4037590, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 9, "verse": 19, "text": "So he sent out a second horseman, who went to them and said, \u201cThis is what the king asks: \u2018Do you come in peace?\u2009\u2019\u201d Jehu answered, \u201cWhat do you have to do with peace? Fall in behind me.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4037591, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 9, "verse": 20, "text": "Again the watchman reported, \u201cHe reached them but hasn\u2019t started back. Also, the driving is like that of Jehu son of Nimshi \u24d4 \u2009\u2014\u2009he drives like a madman.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d4 1Kg 19:17; 2Kg 9:2"}, {"pk": 4037592, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 9, "verse": 21, "text": "\u201cGet the chariot ready!\u201d Joram shouted, and they got it ready. Then King Joram of Israel and King Ahaziah of Judah set out, each in his own chariot, and met Jehu at the plot of land of Naboth the Jezreelite. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 1Kg 21:1-7"}, {"pk": 4037593, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 9, "verse": 22, "text": "When Joram saw Jehu he asked, \u201cDo you come in peace, Jehu?\u201d He answered, \u201cWhat peace can there be as long as there is so much prostitution and sorcery from your mother Jezebel?\u201d \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 1Kg 16:30-33; 2Ch 21:13"}, {"pk": 4037594, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 9, "verse": 23, "text": "Joram turned around and fled, shouting to Ahaziah, \u201cIt\u2019s treachery, \u24d7 Ahaziah!\u201d", "comment": "\u24d7 2Kg 11:14"}, {"pk": 4037595, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 9, "verse": 24, "text": "Then Jehu drew his bow and shot Joram between the shoulders. The arrow went through his heart, and he slumped down in his chariot. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 1Kg 22:34-35"}, {"pk": 4037596, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 9, "verse": 25, "text": "Jehu said to Bidkar his aide, \u201cPick him up and throw him on the plot of ground belonging to Naboth the Jezreelite. \u24d9 For remember when you and I were riding side by side behind his father Ahab, and the LORD uttered this pronouncement against him:", "comment": "\u24d9 1Kg 21:1"}, {"pk": 4037597, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 9, "verse": 26, "text": "\u2018As surely as I saw the blood of Naboth and the blood of his sons yesterday\u2019\u2009\u2014\u2009this is the LORD\u2019s declaration\u2009\u2014\u2009\u2019so will I repay you on this plot of land\u2019\u2009\u2014\u2009this is the LORD\u2019s declaration. So now, according to the word of the LORD, pick him up and throw him on the plot of land.\u201d \u24da", "comment": "\u24da 1Kg 21:13,19,24"}, {"pk": 4037598, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 9, "verse": 27, "text": "When King Ahaziah of Judah saw what was happening, he fled up the road toward Beth-haggan. Jehu pursued him, shouting, \u201cShoot him too!\u201d So they shot him in his chariot [7] at Gur Pass near Ibleam, \u24db but he fled to Megiddo \u24dc and died there. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24db Jos 17:11; Jdg 1:27
[7] LXX, Syr, Vg; MT omits So they shot him
\u24dc 2Kg 23:29
\u24dd 2Ch 22:7,9"}, {"pk": 4037599, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 9, "verse": 28, "text": "Then his servants carried him to Jerusalem in a chariot and buried him in his fathers\u2019 tomb in the city of David. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 2Kg 23:30; 2Ch 22:9"}, {"pk": 4037600, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 9, "verse": 29, "text": "It was in the eleventh year of Joram son of Ahab that Ahaziah had become king over Judah. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 2Kg 8:25"}, {"pk": 4037601, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 9, "verse": 30, "text": "When Jehu came to Jezreel, Jezebel heard about it, so she painted her eyes, \u24d2 fixed her hair, [8] and looked down from the window.", "comment": "\u24d2 Jr 4:30; Ezk 23:40
[8] Lit made her head pleasing"}, {"pk": 4037602, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 9, "verse": 31, "text": "As Jehu entered the city gate, she said, \u201cDo you come in peace, Zimri, \u24d3 killer of your master?\u201d", "comment": "\u24d3 1Kg 16:9-20"}, {"pk": 4037603, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 9, "verse": 32, "text": "He looked up toward the window and said, \u201cWho is on my side? Who?\u201d Two or three eunuchs \u24d4 looked down at him,", "comment": "\u24d4 Est 1:10; 2:14"}, {"pk": 4037604, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 9, "verse": 33, "text": "and he said, \u201cThrow her down!\u201d So they threw her down, and some of her blood splattered on the wall and on the horses, and Jehu rode over her. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 7:5"}, {"pk": 4037605, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 9, "verse": 34, "text": "Then he went in, ate and drank, and said, \u201cTake care of this cursed \u24d6 woman and bury her, since she\u2019s a king\u2019s daughter.\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 1Kg 21:21-24
\u24d7 1Kg 16:31"}, {"pk": 4037606, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 9, "verse": 35, "text": "But when they went out to bury her, they did not find anything but the skull, the feet, and the hands."}, {"pk": 4037607, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 9, "verse": 36, "text": "So they went back and told him, and he said, \u201cThis fulfills the LORD\u2019s word that he spoke through his servant Elijah the Tishbite: \u2018In the plot of land at Jezreel, the dogs will eat Jezebel\u2019s flesh. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 1Kg 21:23; 2Kg 9:10"}, {"pk": 4037608, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 9, "verse": 37, "text": "Jezebel\u2019s corpse will be like manure \u24d9 on the surface of the ground in the plot of land at Jezreel so that no one will be able to say: This is Jezebel.\u2019\u201d", "comment": "\u24d9 Jr 8:1-2; Zph 1:17"}, {"pk": 4037609, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 10, "verse": 1, "text": "Since Ahab had seventy sons in Samaria, \u24da Jehu wrote letters and sent them to Samaria to the rulers of Jezreel, \u24db to the elders, and to the guardians of Ahab\u2019s sons, [1] saying:", "comment": "[1] LXX; MT reads of Ahab
\u24db 1Kg 21:1; 2Kg 9:30
\u24da 1Kg 16:24,29"}, {"pk": 4037610, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 10, "verse": 2, "text": "Your master\u2019s sons are with you, and you have chariots, horses, a fortified city, and weaponry, so when this letter \u24dc arrives", "comment": "\u24dc 2Kg 5:6"}, {"pk": 4037611, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 10, "verse": 3, "text": "select the most qualified [2] of your master\u2019s sons, set him on his father\u2019s throne, and fight for your master\u2019s house.", "comment": "[2] Lit the good and the upright"}, {"pk": 4037612, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 10, "verse": 4, "text": "However, they were terrified and reasoned, \u201cLook, two kings \u24dd couldn\u2019t stand against him; how can we?\u201d", "comment": "\u24dd 2Kg 9:24,27"}, {"pk": 4037613, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 10, "verse": 5, "text": "So the overseer of the palace, the overseer of the city, the elders, and the guardians sent a message to Jehu: \u201cWe are your servants, and we will do whatever you tell us. We will not make anyone king. Do whatever you think is right.\u201d [3] \u24d0", "comment": "[3] Lit Do what is good in your eyes
\u24d0 Jos 9:8,11; 1Kg 20:4,32; 2Kg 18:14"}, {"pk": 4037614, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 10, "verse": 6, "text": "Then Jehu wrote them a second letter, saying: If you are on my side, and if you will obey me, bring me the heads of your master\u2019s sons [4] at this time tomorrow at Jezreel. All seventy of the king\u2019s sons were being cared for by the city\u2019s prominent men.", "comment": "[4] Lit heads of the men of the sons of your master"}, {"pk": 4037615, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 10, "verse": 7, "text": "When the letter came to them, they took the king\u2019s sons and slaughtered all seventy, put their heads in baskets, and sent them to Jehu at Jezreel."}, {"pk": 4037616, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 10, "verse": 8, "text": "When the messenger came and told him, \u201cThey have brought the heads of the king\u2019s sons,\u201d the king said, \u201cPile them in two heaps at the entrance of the city gate until morning.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4037617, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 10, "verse": 9, "text": "The next morning when he went out and stood at the gate, he said to all the people, \u201cYou are innocent. It was I who conspired against my master and killed him. \u24d1 But who struck down all these?", "comment": "\u24d1 2Kg 9:14-24"}, {"pk": 4037618, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 10, "verse": 10, "text": "Know, then, that not a word the LORD spoke against the house of Ahab will fail, \u24d2 for the LORD has done what he promised through his servant Elijah.\u201d \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d2 2Kg 9:7-10
\u24d3 1Kg 21:19-29"}, {"pk": 4037619, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 10, "verse": 11, "text": "So Jehu killed all who remained of the house of Ahab in Jezreel\u2009\u2014\u2009all his great men, close friends, and priests\u2009\u2014\u2009leaving him no survivors."}, {"pk": 4037620, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 10, "verse": 12, "text": "Then he set out and went to Samaria. On the way, while he was at Beth-eked of the Shepherds,"}, {"pk": 4037621, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 10, "verse": 13, "text": "Jehu met the relatives of King Ahaziah of Judah and asked, \u201cWho are you?\u201d They answered, \u201cWe\u2019re Ahaziah\u2019s \u24d4 relatives. We\u2019ve come down to greet the king\u2019s sons and the queen mother\u2019s \u24d5 sons.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d4 2Kg 9:27-29
\u24d5 1Kg 2:19"}, {"pk": 4037622, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 10, "verse": 14, "text": "Then Jehu ordered, \u201cTake them alive.\u201d So they took them alive and then slaughtered them at the pit of Beth-eked\u2009\u2014\u2009forty-two men. He didn\u2019t spare any of them. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 2Ch 22:8"}, {"pk": 4037623, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 10, "verse": 15, "text": "When he left there, he found Jehonadab son of Rechab \u24d7 coming to meet him. He greeted him and then asked, \u201cIs your heart one with mine?\u201d [5] \u201cIt is,\u201d Jehonadab replied. Jehu said, \u201cIf it is, [6] give me your hand.\u201d \u24d8 So he gave him his hand, and Jehu pulled him up into the chariot with him.", "comment": "\u24d7 Jr 35:6-19
\u24d8 Ezr 10:19
[6] LXX, Syr, Vg; MT reads mine?\u201d Jehonadab said, \u201cIt is and it is
[5] Lit heart upright like my heart is with your heart"}, {"pk": 4037624, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 10, "verse": 16, "text": "Then he said, \u201cCome with me and see my zeal \u24d9 for the LORD!\u201d So he let him ride with him in his chariot.", "comment": "\u24d9 1Kg 19:10"}, {"pk": 4037625, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 10, "verse": 17, "text": "When Jehu came to Samaria, he struck down all who remained from the house of Ahab in Samaria until he had annihilated his house, according to the word of the LORD spoken to Elijah. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da 1Kg 21:19-21; 2Kg 9:8"}, {"pk": 4037626, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 10, "verse": 18, "text": "Then Jehu brought all the people together and said to them, \u201cAhab served Baal \u24db a little, but Jehu will serve him a lot.", "comment": "\u24db 1Kg 16:31-32"}, {"pk": 4037627, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 10, "verse": 19, "text": "Now, therefore, summon to me all the prophets of Baal, all his servants, and all his priests. \u24dc None must be missing, for I have a great sacrifice for Baal. Whoever is missing will not live.\u201d However, Jehu was acting deceptively in order to destroy the servants of Baal.", "comment": "\u24dc 1Kg 18:19; 22:6"}, {"pk": 4037628, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 10, "verse": 20, "text": "Jehu commanded, \u201cConsecrate a solemn assembly \u24dd for Baal.\u201d So they called one.", "comment": "\u24dd Jl 1:14"}, {"pk": 4037629, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 10, "verse": 21, "text": "Then Jehu sent messengers throughout all Israel, and all the servants of Baal [7] came; no one failed to come. \u24d0 They entered the temple of Baal, \u24d1 and it was filled from one end to the other.", "comment": "\u24d0 1Kg 22:6
\u24d1 1Kg 16:32
[7] LXX adds \u2014\u2009 all his priests and all his prophets \u2009\u2014"}, {"pk": 4037630, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 10, "verse": 22, "text": "Then he said to the custodian of the wardrobe, \u201cBring out the garments for all the servants of Baal.\u201d So he brought out their garments."}, {"pk": 4037631, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 10, "verse": 23, "text": "Then Jehu and Jehonadab son of Rechab entered the temple of Baal, and Jehu said to the servants of Baal, \u201cLook carefully to see that there are no servants of the LORD here among you\u2009\u2014\u2009only servants of Baal.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4037632, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 10, "verse": 24, "text": "Then they went in to offer sacrifices and burnt offerings. Now Jehu had stationed eighty men outside, and he warned them, \u201cWhoever allows any of the men I am placing in your hands to escape will forfeit his life for theirs.\u201d \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 1Kg 20:39"}, {"pk": 4037633, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 10, "verse": 25, "text": "When he finished offering the burnt offering, Jehu said to the guards and officers, \u201cGo in and kill them. Don\u2019t let anyone out.\u201d \u24d3 So they struck them down with the sword. Then the guards and officers threw the bodies out and went into the inner room of the temple of Baal.", "comment": "\u24d3 1Kg 18:40"}, {"pk": 4037634, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 10, "verse": 26, "text": "They brought out the pillar of the temple of Baal and burned it,"}, {"pk": 4037635, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 10, "verse": 27, "text": "and they tore down the pillar \u24d4 of Baal. Then they tore down the temple of Baal and made it a latrine \u24d5 \u2009\u2014\u2009which it still is today.", "comment": "\u24d5 Ezr 6:11
\u24d4 1Kg 14:23; 2Kg 3:2"}, {"pk": 4037636, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 10, "verse": 28, "text": "Jehu eliminated Baal worship from Israel,"}, {"pk": 4037637, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 10, "verse": 29, "text": "but he did not turn away from the sins that Jeroboam son of Nebat had caused Israel to commit\u2009\u2014\u2009worshiping the gold calves that were in Bethel and Dan. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 1Kg 12:28-29"}, {"pk": 4037638, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 10, "verse": 30, "text": "Nevertheless, the LORD said to Jehu, \u201cBecause you have done well in carrying out what is right in my sight and have done to the house of Ahab all that was in my heart, four generations of your sons will sit on the throne of Israel.\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 2Kg 15:12"}, {"pk": 4037639, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 10, "verse": 31, "text": "Yet Jehu was not careful to follow the instruction of the LORD God of Israel with all his heart. He did not turn from the sins that Jeroboam had caused Israel to commit."}, {"pk": 4037640, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 10, "verse": 32, "text": "In those days the LORD began to reduce the size of Israel. \u24d8 Hazael \u24d9 defeated the Israelites throughout their territory", "comment": "\u24d9 1Kg 19:17; 2Kg 8:12
\u24d8 2Kg 13:25"}, {"pk": 4037641, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 10, "verse": 33, "text": "from the Jordan eastward: the whole land of Gilead\u2009\u2014\u2009the Gadites, the Reubenites, and the Manassites\u2009\u2014\u2009from Aroer \u24da which is by the Arnon Valley \u24db through Gilead to Bashan. [8]", "comment": "\u24db Nm 21:13
[8] Lit Arnon Valley and Gilead and Bashan
\u24da Dt 2:36; Jdg 11:26"}, {"pk": 4037642, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 10, "verse": 34, "text": "The rest of the events of Jehu\u2019s reign, along with all his accomplishments and all his might, are written in the Historical Record of Israel\u2019s Kings. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc 2Kg 1:18"}, {"pk": 4037643, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 10, "verse": 35, "text": "Jehu rested with his fathers and was buried in Samaria. His son Jehoahaz \u24dd became king in his place.", "comment": "\u24dd 2Kg 13:1"}, {"pk": 4037644, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 10, "verse": 36, "text": "The length of Jehu\u2019s reign over Israel in Samaria was twenty-eight years. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 2Kg 1:17"}, {"pk": 4037645, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 11, "verse": 1, "text": "When Athaliah, \u24d1 Ahaziah\u2019s mother, \u24d2 saw that her son was dead, \u24d3 she proceeded to annihilate all the royal heirs.", "comment": "\u24d1 2Ch 22:10
\u24d3 2Kg 9:27
\u24d2 2Kg 8:26"}, {"pk": 4037646, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 11, "verse": 2, "text": "Jehosheba, \u24d4 who was King Jehoram\u2019s daughter and Ahaziah\u2019s \u24d5 sister, secretly rescued Joash son of Ahaziah from among the king\u2019s sons who were being killed and put him and the one who nursed him in a bedroom. So he was hidden from Athaliah and was not killed.", "comment": "\u24d4 2Kg 11:21; 12:1
\u24d5 2Kg 8:25"}, {"pk": 4037647, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 11, "verse": 3, "text": "Joash was in hiding with her in the LORD\u2019s temple six years while Athaliah reigned over the land."}, {"pk": 4037648, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 11, "verse": 4, "text": "In \u24d6 the seventh year, Jehoiada \u24d7 sent for the commanders of hundreds, the Carites, and the guards. \u24d8 He had them come to him in the LORD\u2019s temple, where he made a covenant with them and put them under oath. He showed them the king\u2019s son", "comment": "\u24d7 2Kg 11:15,17
\u24d6 2Ch 23:1-15
\u24d8 2Kg 11:19"}, {"pk": 4037649, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 11, "verse": 5, "text": "and commanded them, \u201cThis is what you are to do: A third of you who come on duty on the Sabbath \u24d9 are to provide protection for the king\u2019s palace.", "comment": "\u24d9 1Ch 9:25"}, {"pk": 4037650, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 11, "verse": 6, "text": "A third are to be at the Foundation [1] Gate and a third at the gate behind the guards. You are to take turns providing protection for the palace. [2] \u24da", "comment": "[1] See 2Ch 23:5; MT here reads Sur
[2] Hb obscure
\u24da 2Ch 23:1-2"}, {"pk": 4037651, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 11, "verse": 7, "text": "\u201cYour two divisions that go off duty on the Sabbath are to provide the king protection at the LORD\u2019s temple."}, {"pk": 4037652, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 11, "verse": 8, "text": "Completely surround the king with weapons in hand. Anyone who approaches the ranks is to be put to death. Be with the king in all his daily tasks.\u201d [3] \u24db", "comment": "[3] Lit king when he goes out and when he comes in
\u24db Nm 27:16-17"}, {"pk": 4037653, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 11, "verse": 9, "text": "So the commanders of hundreds did everything the priest Jehoiada commanded. They each brought their men\u2009\u2014\u2009those coming on duty on the Sabbath and those going off duty\u2009\u2014\u2009and came to the priest Jehoiada. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc 2Ch 23:8"}, {"pk": 4037654, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 11, "verse": 10, "text": "The priest gave to the commanders of hundreds King David\u2019s spears and shields \u24dd that were in the LORD\u2019s temple.", "comment": "\u24dd 2Sm 8:7; 1Ch 18:7"}, {"pk": 4037655, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 11, "verse": 11, "text": "Then the guards stood with their weapons in hand surrounding the king\u2009\u2014\u2009from the right side of the temple to the left side, by the altar and by the temple."}, {"pk": 4037656, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 11, "verse": 12, "text": "Jehoiada brought out the king\u2019s son, put the crown \u24d0 on him, gave him the testimony, [4] \u24d1 and made him king. They anointed \u24d2 him and clapped their hands and cried, \u201cLong live the king!\u201d \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 1Sm 10:24
\u24d2 1Kg 1:39
\u24d1 Ex 31:18; 2Kg 23:3
[4] Or him the copy of the covenant, or him a diadem, or him jewels
\u24d0 2Sm 1:10"}, {"pk": 4037657, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 11, "verse": 13, "text": "When Athaliah \u24d4 heard the noise from the guard and the crowd, she went out to the people at the LORD\u2019s temple. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 2Ch 23:12
\u24d4 2Kg 11:1"}, {"pk": 4037658, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 11, "verse": 14, "text": "She looked, and there was the king standing by the pillar \u24d6 according to the custom. The commanders and the trumpeters were by the king, and all the people of the land were rejoicing and blowing trumpets. \u24d7 Athaliah tore her clothes and screamed \u201cTreason! Treason!\u201d \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 2Kg 9:23
\u24d6 2Kg 23:3; 2Ch 34:31
\u24d7 Nm 10:7-10; 1Kg 1:39-40"}, {"pk": 4037659, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 11, "verse": 15, "text": "Then the priest Jehoiada \u24d9 ordered the commanders of hundreds \u24da in charge of the army, \u201cTake her out between the ranks, and put to death by the sword anyone who follows her,\u201d for the priest had said, \u201cShe is not to be put to death in the LORD\u2019s temple.\u201d \u24db", "comment": "\u24da 1Kg 11:4; 2Ch 23:1
\u24d9 2Kg 11:4
\u24db 1Kg 2:30"}, {"pk": 4037660, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 11, "verse": 16, "text": "So they arrested her, and she went through the horse entrance \u24dc to the king\u2019s palace, where she was put to death. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dc Neh 3:28
\u24dd Gn 9:6; Lv 24:17; 2Kg 11:1"}, {"pk": 4037661, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 11, "verse": 17, "text": "Then \u24d0 Jehoiada made a covenant between the LORD, the king, and the people that they would be the LORD\u2019s people \u24d1 and another covenant between the king and the people. [5] \u24d2", "comment": "[5] Some Gk versions, 2Ch 23:16 omit and another covenant between the king and the people
\u24d0 2Ch 23:16-21
\u24d1 Jos 24:25; 2Ch 34:31
\u24d2 1Sm 10:25; 2Sm 5:3"}, {"pk": 4037662, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 11, "verse": 18, "text": "So all the people of the land went to the temple of Baal and tore it down. They smashed its altars and images to pieces, \u24d3 and they killed Mattan, the priest of Baal, at the altars. \u24d4 Then Jehoiada the priest appointed guards for the LORD\u2019s temple. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d3 Dt 12:2-3; 2Kg 10:26-27
\u24d4 1Kg 18:40
\u24d5 2Ch 23:18"}, {"pk": 4037663, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 11, "verse": 19, "text": "He took the commanders of hundreds, the Carites, the guards, \u24d6 and all the people of the land, and they brought the king from the LORD\u2019s temple. They entered the king\u2019s palace by way of the guards\u2019 gate. Then Joash \u24d7 sat on the throne of the kings.", "comment": "\u24d7 2Kg 11:2-3,12
\u24d6 2Kg 11:4,6"}, {"pk": 4037664, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 11, "verse": 20, "text": "All the people of the land rejoiced, and the city was quiet, for they had put Athaliah to death by the sword in the king\u2019s palace."}, {"pk": 4037665, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 11, "verse": 21, "text": "Joash [6] \u24d8 was seven years old when he became king. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 2Kg 11:2
[6] = The LORD Has Bestowed
\u24d8 2Ch 24:1-4"}, {"pk": 4037666, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 12, "verse": 1, "text": "In the seventh year of Jehu, Joash became king, and he reigned forty years in Jerusalem. His mother\u2019s name was Zibiah; she was from Beer-sheba. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da 2Kg 11:2,21; 2Ch 24:1"}, {"pk": 4037667, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 12, "verse": 2, "text": "Throughout the time the priest Jehoiada \u24db instructed \u24dc him, Joash did what was right in the LORD\u2019s sight. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Dt 12:25; 2Sm 8:15
\u24db 2Kg 11:4,17
\u24dc Mal 2:6-7"}, {"pk": 4037668, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 12, "verse": 3, "text": "Yet the high places were not taken away; the people continued sacrificing and burning incense on the high places. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 1Kg 3:3; 2Kg 14:4; 15:35"}, {"pk": 4037669, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 12, "verse": 4, "text": "Then \u24d1 Joash said to the priests, \u201cAll the dedicated silver brought to the LORD\u2019s temple, \u24d2 census silver, \u24d3 silver from vows, \u24d4 and all silver voluntarily given \u24d5 for the LORD\u2019s temple\u2009\u2014\u2009", "comment": "\u24d1 2Ch 24:5-12
\u24d2 2Kg 22:4
\u24d3 Ex 30:13-16
\u24d4 Lv 27:2-28
\u24d5 Ex 35:5"}, {"pk": 4037670, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 12, "verse": 5, "text": "each priest is to take it from his assessor [1] and repair whatever damage is found in the temple.\u201d [2] \u24d6", "comment": "[1] Hb obscure
[2] Lit repair the breach of the temple wherever there is found a breach
\u24d6 2Kg 22:5"}, {"pk": 4037671, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 12, "verse": 6, "text": "But by the twenty-third year \u24d7 of the reign of King Joash, the priests had not repaired the damage [3] to the temple. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d7 2Kg 11:21
[3] Lit breach in 2Kg 12:5-12
\u24d8 2Ch 24:5"}, {"pk": 4037672, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 12, "verse": 7, "text": "So King Joash called the priest Jehoiada \u24d9 and the other priests and asked, \u201cWhy haven\u2019t you repaired the temple\u2019s damage? Since you haven\u2019t, don\u2019t take any silver from your assessors; instead, hand it over for the repair of the temple.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d9 2Kg 11:4-6"}, {"pk": 4037673, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 12, "verse": 8, "text": "So the priests agreed that they would receive no silver from the people and would not be the ones to repair the temple\u2019s damage."}, {"pk": 4037674, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 12, "verse": 9, "text": "Then the priest Jehoiada took a chest, \u24da bored a hole in its lid, and set it beside the altar on the right side as one enters the LORD\u2019s temple; the priests who guarded the threshold put into the chest all the silver that was brought to the LORD\u2019s temple. \u24db", "comment": "\u24da 2Ch 23:1; 24:8
\u24db Mk 12:41; Lk 21:1"}, {"pk": 4037675, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 12, "verse": 10, "text": "Whenever they saw there was a large amount of silver in the chest, the king\u2019s secretary \u24dc and the high priest would go bag up and tally the silver found in the LORD\u2019s temple. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dc 2Sm 8:17; 2Kg 19:2
\u24dd 2Ch 24:11"}, {"pk": 4037676, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 12, "verse": 11, "text": "Then they would give the weighed silver to those doing the work\u2009\u2014\u2009those who oversaw the LORD\u2019s temple. They in turn would pay it out to those working on the LORD\u2019s temple\u2009\u2014\u2009the carpenters, the builders,"}, {"pk": 4037677, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 12, "verse": 12, "text": "the masons, and the stonecutters\u2009\u2014\u2009and would use it to buy timber and quarried stone to repair the damage to the LORD\u2019s temple \u24d0 and for all expenses for temple repairs.", "comment": "\u24d0 2Kg 22:5-6; 2Ch 24:11-12"}, {"pk": 4037678, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 12, "verse": 13, "text": "However, no silver bowls, wick trimmers, sprinkling basins, trumpets, or any articles of gold or silver \u24d1 were made for the LORD\u2019s temple from the contributions [4] brought to the LORD\u2019s temple.", "comment": "\u24d1 1Kg 7:48,50-51; 2Ch 24:14
[4] Lit silver"}, {"pk": 4037679, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 12, "verse": 14, "text": "Instead, it was given to those doing the work, and they repaired the LORD\u2019s temple with it."}, {"pk": 4037680, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 12, "verse": 15, "text": "No accounting was required from the men who received the silver to pay those doing the work, since they worked with integrity. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 2Kg 22:7; 2Ch 34:12"}, {"pk": 4037681, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 12, "verse": 16, "text": "The silver from the guilt offering and the sin offering was not brought to the LORD\u2019s temple since it belonged to the priests. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Lv 4:24,29; 5:15-18; 7:7"}, {"pk": 4037682, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 12, "verse": 17, "text": "At that time King Hazael \u24d4 of Aram marched up and fought against Gath and captured it. Then he planned to attack Jerusalem. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d4 1Kg 19:17; 2Kg 8:12; 10:32
\u24d5 2Ch 24:23-27"}, {"pk": 4037683, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 12, "verse": 18, "text": "So King Joash of Judah took all the items consecrated by himself and by his ancestors\u2009\u2014\u2009Judah\u2019s kings Jehoshaphat, Jehoram, and Ahaziah\u2009\u2014\u2009as well as all the gold found in the treasuries of the LORD\u2019s temple and in the king\u2019s palace, and he sent them to King Hazael of Aram. \u24d6 Then Hazael withdrew from Jerusalem.", "comment": "\u24d6 2Kg 16:8; 18:15-16"}, {"pk": 4037684, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 12, "verse": 19, "text": "The rest of the events of Joash\u2019s reign, along with all his accomplishments, are written in the Historical Record of Judah\u2019s Kings. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 1Kg 22:45"}, {"pk": 4037685, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 12, "verse": 20, "text": "Joash\u2019s servants conspired against him and attacked him \u24d8 at Beth-millo \u24d9 on the road that goes down to Silla.", "comment": "\u24d8 2Kg 14:5
\u24d9 Jdg 9:6"}, {"pk": 4037686, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 12, "verse": 21, "text": "It was his servants Jozabad [5] son of Shimeath and Jehozabad son of Shomer who attacked him. He died \u24da and they buried him with his fathers in the city of David, and his son Amaziah became king in his place. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db 2Kg 14:1; 2Ch 24:27
[5] Some Hb mss, LXX read Jozacar; 2Ch 24:26 reads Zabad
\u24da 2Ch 24:26"}, {"pk": 4037687, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 13, "verse": 1, "text": "In the twenty-third year of Judah\u2019s King Joash \u24dc son of Ahaziah, Jehoahaz \u24dd son of Jehu became king over Israel in Samaria, and he reigned seventeen years.", "comment": "\u24dc 2Kg 12:1
\u24dd 2Kg 10:35"}, {"pk": 4037688, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 13, "verse": 2, "text": "He did what was evil in the LORD\u2019s sight and followed the sins that Jeroboam son of Nebat had caused Israel to commit; he did not turn away from them. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 1Kg 12:26-33"}, {"pk": 4037689, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 13, "verse": 3, "text": "So the LORD\u2019s anger burned against Israel, \u24d1 and he handed them over to King Hazael \u24d2 of Aram and to his son Ben-hadad \u24d3 during their reigns.", "comment": "\u24d1 Dt 31:17; Jdg 2:14
\u24d2 2Kg 8:12; 12:17
\u24d3 2Kg 13:24-25"}, {"pk": 4037690, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 13, "verse": 4, "text": "Then Jehoahaz sought the LORD\u2019s favor, and the LORD heard him, for he saw the oppression the king of Aram inflicted on Israel. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Ex 3:7-9; Nm 21:7-9; 2Kg 14:26"}, {"pk": 4037691, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 13, "verse": 5, "text": "Therefore, the LORD gave Israel a deliverer, \u24d5 and they escaped from the power of the Arameans. Then the people of Israel returned to their former way of life, [1]", "comment": "\u24d5 Jdg 2:18; 2Kg 13:25; 14:25,27
[1] Lit Israel dwelt in their tents as formerly"}, {"pk": 4037692, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 13, "verse": 6, "text": "but they didn\u2019t turn away from the sins that the house of Jeroboam had caused Israel to commit. Jehoahaz continued them, \u24d6 and the Asherah pole also remained standing in Samaria.", "comment": "\u24d6 2Kg 13:2"}, {"pk": 4037693, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 13, "verse": 7, "text": "Jehoahaz did not have an army left, except for fifty horsemen, ten chariots, and ten thousand foot soldiers, because the king of Aram had destroyed them, \u24d7 making them like dust at threshing. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d7 2Kg 10:32-33
\u24d8 Am 1:3"}, {"pk": 4037694, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 13, "verse": 8, "text": "The rest of the events of Jehoahaz\u2019s reign, along with all his accomplishments and his might, are written in the Historical Record of Israel\u2019s Kings. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 2Kg 1:17-18; 10:34-36"}, {"pk": 4037695, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 13, "verse": 9, "text": "Jehoahaz rested with his fathers, and he was buried in Samaria. His son Jehoash [2] became king in his place.", "comment": "[2] Lit Joash"}, {"pk": 4037696, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 13, "verse": 10, "text": "In the thirty-seventh year of Judah\u2019s King Joash, Jehoash son of Jehoahaz became king over Israel in Samaria, and he reigned sixteen years."}, {"pk": 4037697, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 13, "verse": 11, "text": "He did what was evil in the LORD\u2019s sight. He did not turn away from all the sins that Jeroboam son of Nebat had caused Israel to commit, but he continued them. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da 1Kg 12:28-33"}, {"pk": 4037698, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 13, "verse": 12, "text": "The rest of the events of Jehoash\u2019s reign, along with all his accomplishments and the power he had to wage war against Judah\u2019s King Amaziah, \u24db are written in the Historical Record of Israel\u2019s Kings.", "comment": "\u24db 2Kg 14:15-16"}, {"pk": 4037699, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 13, "verse": 13, "text": "Jehoash rested with his fathers, and Jeroboam \u24dc sat on his throne. Jehoash was buried in Samaria with the kings of Israel.", "comment": "\u24dc 2Kg 14:23"}, {"pk": 4037700, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 13, "verse": 14, "text": "When Elisha became sick with the illness from which he died, King Jehoash of Israel went down and wept over him and said, \u201cMy father, my father, the chariots and horsemen of Israel!\u201d \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd 2Kg 2:12"}, {"pk": 4037701, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 13, "verse": 15, "text": "Elisha responded, \u201cGet a bow and arrows.\u201d So he got a bow and arrows. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 1Sm 20:20"}, {"pk": 4037702, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 13, "verse": 16, "text": "Then Elisha said to the king of Israel, \u201cGrasp the bow.\u201d So the king grasped it, and Elisha put his hands on the king\u2019s hands."}, {"pk": 4037703, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 13, "verse": 17, "text": "Elisha said, \u201cOpen the east window.\u201d So he opened it. Elisha said, \u201cShoot!\u201d So he shot. \u24d1 Then Elisha said, \u201cThe LORD\u2019s arrow of victory, yes, the arrow of victory over Aram. You are to strike down the Arameans in Aphek \u24d2 until you have put an end to them.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d1 Jos 8:18
\u24d2 1Kg 20:26"}, {"pk": 4037704, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 13, "verse": 18, "text": "Then Elisha said, \u201cTake the arrows!\u201d So he took them. Then Elisha said to the king of Israel, \u201cStrike the ground!\u201d So he struck the ground three times and stopped."}, {"pk": 4037705, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 13, "verse": 19, "text": "The man of God \u24d3 was angry with him and said, \u201cYou should have struck the ground five or six times. Then you would have struck down Aram until you had put an end to them, but now you will strike down Aram only three times.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d3 2Kg 5:20"}, {"pk": 4037706, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 13, "verse": 20, "text": "Then Elisha died and was buried. \u24d4 Now Moabite raiders \u24d5 used to come into the land in the spring of the year.", "comment": "\u24d4 2Kg 2:1,11
\u24d5 2Kg 3:7; 24:2"}, {"pk": 4037707, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 13, "verse": 21, "text": "Once, as the Israelites were burying a man, suddenly they saw a raiding party, so they threw the man into Elisha\u2019s tomb. When he touched Elisha\u2019s bones, the man revived and stood up! \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Mt 27:52"}, {"pk": 4037708, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 13, "verse": 22, "text": "King Hazael \u24d7 of Aram oppressed Israel throughout the reign of Jehoahaz,", "comment": "\u24d7 1Kg 19:17; 2Kg 8:12-13"}, {"pk": 4037709, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 13, "verse": 23, "text": "but the LORD was gracious to them, had compassion on them, \u24d8 and turned toward them because of his covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. \u24d9 He was not willing to destroy them. Even now he has not banished them from his presence. \u24da", "comment": "\u24d8 1Kg 8:28
\u24d9 Ex 2:24
\u24da 2Kg 14:27"}, {"pk": 4037710, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 13, "verse": 24, "text": "King Hazael of Aram died, and his son Ben-hadad \u24db became king in his place.", "comment": "\u24db 2Kg 13:3"}, {"pk": 4037711, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 13, "verse": 25, "text": "Then Jehoash son of Jehoahaz took back from Ben-hadad son of Hazael the cities that Hazael had taken in war from Jehoash\u2019s father Jehoahaz. Jehoash defeated Ben-hadad three times and recovered the cities of Israel. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc 2Kg 10:32"}, {"pk": 4037712, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 14, "verse": 1, "text": "In \u24dd the second year of Israel\u2019s King Jehoash [1] \u24d0 son of Jehoahaz, [2] Amaziah \u24d1 son of Joash became king of Judah.", "comment": "\u24dd 2Ch 25:1-24
[1] Lit Joash, also in vv. 23,27
\u24d0 2Ch 25:1
[2] Lit Joahaz
\u24d1 2Kg 13:10"}, {"pk": 4037713, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 14, "verse": 2, "text": "He was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned twenty-nine years in Jerusalem. His mother\u2019s name was Jehoaddan; [3] she was from Jerusalem.", "comment": "[3] Alt Hb tradition, some Hb mss, Syr, Tg, Vg, 2Ch 25:1; other Hb mss, LXX read Jehoaddin"}, {"pk": 4037714, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 14, "verse": 3, "text": "He did what was right in the LORD\u2019s sight, but not like his ancestor David. He did everything his father Joash had done. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 2Kg 12:2"}, {"pk": 4037715, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 14, "verse": 4, "text": "Yet the high places were not taken away, and the people continued sacrificing and burning incense on the high places. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 1Kg 3:3; 2Kg 12:3; 16:4"}, {"pk": 4037716, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 14, "verse": 5, "text": "As soon as the kingdom was firmly in his grasp, Amaziah killed his servants who had killed his father the king. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 2Kg 12:20"}, {"pk": 4037717, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 14, "verse": 6, "text": "However, he did not put the children of the killers to death, as it is written in the book of the law of Moses where the LORD commanded, \u201cFathers are not be put to death because of children, and children are not be put to death because of fathers; instead, each one will be put to death for his own sin.\u201d \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Dt 24:16; Jr 31:30; Ezk 18:4,20"}, {"pk": 4037718, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 14, "verse": 7, "text": "Amaziah killed ten thousand Edomites in Salt Valley. \u24d6 He took Sela \u24d7 in battle and called it Joktheel, \u24d8 which is still its name today.", "comment": "\u24d6 2Sm 8:13
\u24d7 Jdg 1:36
\u24d8 Jos 15:38"}, {"pk": 4037719, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 14, "verse": 8, "text": "Amaziah then sent messengers to Jehoash son of Jehoahaz, son of Jehu, king of Israel, and challenged him: \u201cCome, let\u2019s meet face to face.\u201d \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 2Sm 2:14-17"}, {"pk": 4037720, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 14, "verse": 9, "text": "King Jehoash of Israel sent word to King Amaziah of Judah, saying, \u201cThe thistle in Lebanon once sent a message to the cedar \u24da in Lebanon, \u24db saying, \u2018Give your daughter to my son as a wife.\u2019 Then a wild animal in Lebanon passed by and trampled the thistle.", "comment": "\u24da 1Kg 4:33
\u24db Jdg 9:8-15"}, {"pk": 4037721, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 14, "verse": 10, "text": "You have indeed defeated Edom, and you have become overconfident. [4] \u24dc Enjoy your glory and stay at home. Why should you stir up such trouble that you fall\u2009\u2014\u2009you and Judah with you?\u201d", "comment": "[4] Lit and your heart has lifted you
\u24dc Dt 8:14; 2Ch 26:16; 34:25"}, {"pk": 4037722, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 14, "verse": 11, "text": "But Amaziah would not listen, so King Jehoash of Israel advanced. He and King Amaziah of Judah met face to face at Beth-shemesh \u24dd that belonged to Judah.", "comment": "\u24dd Jos 19:38; 21:16"}, {"pk": 4037723, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 14, "verse": 12, "text": "Judah was routed before Israel, and each man fled to his own tent. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 2Sm 18:17; 1Kg 22:36"}, {"pk": 4037724, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 14, "verse": 13, "text": "King Jehoash of Israel captured Judah\u2019s King Amaziah son of Joash, [5] son of Ahaziah, at Beth-shemesh. Then Jehoash went to Jerusalem and broke down two hundred yards [6] of Jerusalem\u2019s wall from the Ephraim Gate \u24d1 to the Corner Gate. \u24d2", "comment": "[5] Lit Jehoash
[6] Lit 400 cubits
\u24d1 Neh 8:16; 12:39
\u24d2 2Ch 25:23; Zch 14:10"}, {"pk": 4037725, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 14, "verse": 14, "text": "He took all the gold and silver, all the articles found in the LORD\u2019s temple and in the treasuries of the king\u2019s palace, and some hostages. \u24d3 Then he returned to Samaria.", "comment": "\u24d3 1Kg 7:51; 14:26; 2Kg 12:18"}, {"pk": 4037726, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 14, "verse": 15, "text": "The rest of the events of Jehoash\u2019s reign, along with his accomplishments, his might, and how he waged war against King Amaziah of Judah, are written in the Historical Record of Israel\u2019s Kings. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 2Kg 13:12-13"}, {"pk": 4037727, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 14, "verse": 16, "text": "Jehoash rested with his fathers, and he was buried in Samaria with the kings of Israel. His son Jeroboam became king in his place."}, {"pk": 4037728, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 14, "verse": 17, "text": "Judah\u2019s King Amaziah son of Joash lived fifteen years after the death of Israel\u2019s King Jehoash son of Jehoahaz. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 2Ch 25:25-28"}, {"pk": 4037729, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 14, "verse": 18, "text": "The rest of the events of Amaziah\u2019s reign are written in the Historical Record of Judah\u2019s Kings. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 2Kg 12:19"}, {"pk": 4037730, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 14, "verse": 19, "text": "A conspiracy was formed against him in Jerusalem, \u24d7 and he fled to Lachish. \u24d8 However, men were sent after him to Lachish, and they put him to death there.", "comment": "\u24d7 2Ch 25:27
\u24d8 Jos 10:31; 2Kg 18:14"}, {"pk": 4037731, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 14, "verse": 20, "text": "They carried him back \u24d9 on horses, and he was buried in Jerusalem with his fathers in the city of David. \u24da", "comment": "\u24d9 2Kg 9:28
\u24da 2Kg 12:21"}, {"pk": 4037732, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 14, "verse": 21, "text": "Then all the people of Judah took Azariah, [7] \u24db who was sixteen years old, and made him king in place of his father Amaziah.", "comment": "[7] = Uzziah in 2Ch 26:1
\u24db 2Kg 15:13; 2Ch 26:1-2"}, {"pk": 4037733, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 14, "verse": 22, "text": "After Amaziah the king rested with his fathers, Azariah rebuilt Elath [8] \u24dc and restored it to Judah.", "comment": "[8] = Eloth in 2Ch 26:2
\u24dc 1Kg 9:26; 2Kg 16:6"}, {"pk": 4037734, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 14, "verse": 23, "text": "In the fifteenth year of Judah\u2019s King Amaziah son of Joash, Jeroboam \u24dd son of Jehoash became king of Israel in Samaria, and he reigned forty-one years.", "comment": "\u24dd 2Kg 13:13"}, {"pk": 4037735, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 14, "verse": 24, "text": "He did what was evil in the LORD\u2019s sight. He did not turn away from all the sins Jeroboam son of Nebat had caused Israel to commit. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 1Kg 12:30; 15:30"}, {"pk": 4037736, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 14, "verse": 25, "text": "He restored Israel\u2019s border \u24d1 from Lebo-hamath \u24d2 as far as the Sea of the Arabah, \u24d3 according to the word the LORD, the God of Israel, had spoken through his servant, the prophet Jonah \u24d4 son of Amittai from Gath-hepher. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d1 2Kg 13:25
\u24d2 1Kg 8:65
\u24d3 Nm 34:3-9
\u24d4 Jnh 1:1; Mt 12:39
\u24d5 Jos 19:13"}, {"pk": 4037737, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 14, "verse": 26, "text": "For the LORD saw that the affliction of Israel was very bitter \u24d6 for both slaves and free people. [9] There was no one to help Israel.", "comment": "\u24d6 Ex 3:7-9; Dt 32:36; 2Kg 13:4
[9] Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4037738, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 14, "verse": 27, "text": "The LORD had not said he would blot out the name of Israel under heaven, \u24d7 so he delivered \u24d8 them by the hand of Jeroboam son of Jehoash.", "comment": "\u24d7 Dt 29:20; 2Kg 13:3
\u24d8 Jdg 6:14"}, {"pk": 4037739, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 14, "verse": 28, "text": "The rest of the events of Jeroboam\u2019s reign\u2009\u2014\u2009along with all his accomplishments, the power he had to wage war, and how he recovered for Israel Damascus \u24d9 and Hamath, \u24da which had belonged to Judah [10] \u2014\u2009are written in the Historical Record of Israel\u2019s Kings. \u24db", "comment": "\u24d9 2Sm 8:5; 1Kg 11:24
\u24da 2Sm 8:9; 2Ch 8:3
[10] Lit recovered Damascus and for Judah in Israel; Hb obscure
\u24db 2Kg 13:8"}, {"pk": 4037740, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 14, "verse": 29, "text": "Jeroboam rested with his fathers, the kings of Israel. His son Zechariah became king in his place. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc 2Kg 13:12-13; 15:8"}, {"pk": 4037741, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 15, "verse": 1, "text": "In the twenty-seventh year of Israel\u2019s King Jeroboam, Azariah [1] \u24dd son of Amaziah became king of Judah. \u24d0", "comment": "[1] = Uzziah in 2Ch 26:3
\u24dd 2Kg 14:21
\u24d0 2Ch 26:3-5"}, {"pk": 4037742, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 15, "verse": 2, "text": "He was sixteen years old when he became king, and he reigned fifty-two years in Jerusalem. His mother\u2019s name was Jecoliah; she was from Jerusalem."}, {"pk": 4037743, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 15, "verse": 3, "text": "Azariah did what was right in the LORD\u2019s sight \u24d1 just as his father Amaziah had done.", "comment": "\u24d1 1Kg 14:8"}, {"pk": 4037744, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 15, "verse": 4, "text": "Yet the high places were not taken away; the people continued sacrificing and burning incense on the high places. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 2Kg 14:3-4"}, {"pk": 4037745, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 15, "verse": 5, "text": "The LORD afflicted the king, and he had a serious skin disease until the day of his death. \u24d3 He lived in quarantine, [2] \u24d4 while Jotham, \u24d5 the king\u2019s son, was over the household governing the people of the land. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d3 2Ch 26:16-21
[2] Lit in a house of exemption from duty
\u24d4 Lv 13:46
\u24d5 2Kg 15:32; 2Ch 27:1; Mc 1:1
\u24d6 2Ch 26:16-21"}, {"pk": 4037746, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 15, "verse": 6, "text": "The rest of the events of Azariah\u2019s reign, along with all his accomplishments, are written in the Historical Record of Judah\u2019s Kings. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 2Kg 14:18"}, {"pk": 4037747, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 15, "verse": 7, "text": "Azariah rested with his fathers and was buried with his fathers in the city of David. His son Jotham became king in his place. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 2Ch 26:22-23"}, {"pk": 4037748, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 15, "verse": 8, "text": "In the thirty-eighth year of Judah\u2019s King Azariah, Zechariah \u24d9 son of Jeroboam reigned over Israel in Samaria for six months.", "comment": "\u24d9 2Kg 14:29"}, {"pk": 4037749, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 15, "verse": 9, "text": "He did what was evil in the LORD\u2019s sight as his fathers had done. \u24da He did not turn away from the sins Jeroboam son of Nebat had caused Israel to commit. \u24db", "comment": "\u24da 2Kg 14:24
\u24db 1Kg 12:28-33; 13:33-34"}, {"pk": 4037750, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 15, "verse": 10, "text": "Shallum son of Jabesh conspired against Zechariah. He struck him down publicly, [3] killed him, and became king in his place. \u24dc", "comment": "[3] Some LXX mss read down at Ibleam; Hb uncertain
\u24dc 2Kg 12:20"}, {"pk": 4037751, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 15, "verse": 11, "text": "As for the rest of the events of Zechariah\u2019s reign, they are written in the Historical Record of Israel\u2019s Kings. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd 2Kg 13:8"}, {"pk": 4037752, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 15, "verse": 12, "text": "The word of the LORD that he spoke to Jehu was, \u201cFour generations of your sons will sit on the throne of Israel,\u201d \u24d0 and it was so.", "comment": "\u24d0 2Kg 10:30"}, {"pk": 4037753, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 15, "verse": 13, "text": "In the thirty-ninth year of Judah\u2019s King Uzziah, [4] Shallum son of Jabesh became king; he reigned in Samaria \u24d1 a full month.", "comment": "[4] = Azariah, also in vv. 30,32,34
\u24d1 1Kg 16:24"}, {"pk": 4037754, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 15, "verse": 14, "text": "Then Menahem son of Gadi came up from Tirzah \u24d2 to Samaria and struck down Shallum son of Jabesh there. He killed him and became king in his place.", "comment": "\u24d2 1Kg 14:17"}, {"pk": 4037755, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 15, "verse": 15, "text": "As for the rest of the events of Shallum\u2019s reign, along with the conspiracy that he formed, they are written in the Historical Record of Israel\u2019s Kings."}, {"pk": 4037756, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 15, "verse": 16, "text": "At that time, starting from Tirzah, Menahem attacked Tiphsah, \u24d3 all who were in it, and its territory because they wouldn\u2019t surrender. \u24d4 He ripped open all the pregnant women. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d3 1Kg 4:24
\u24d4 Dt 20:11
\u24d5 2Kg 8:12; Hs 13:16; Am 1:13"}, {"pk": 4037757, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 15, "verse": 17, "text": "In the thirty-ninth year of Judah\u2019s King Azariah, Menahem son of Gadi became king over Israel, and he reigned ten years in Samaria."}, {"pk": 4037758, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 15, "verse": 18, "text": "He did what was evil in the LORD\u2019s sight. Throughout his reign, he did not turn away from the sins Jeroboam son of Nebat had caused Israel to commit. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 1Kg 12:28-33; 15:26"}, {"pk": 4037759, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 15, "verse": 19, "text": "King Pul [5] \u24d7 of Assyria invaded the land, so Menahem gave Pul seventy-five thousand pounds [6] of silver so that Pul would support him to strengthen his grasp on the kingdom. \u24d8", "comment": "[5] = Tiglath-pileser
\u24d7 1Ch 5:25-26
[6] Lit 1,000 talents
\u24d8 2Kg 14:5"}, {"pk": 4037760, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 15, "verse": 20, "text": "Then Menahem exacted twenty ounces [7] of silver from each of the prominent men of Israel to give to the king of Assyria. So the king of Assyria withdrew and did not stay there in the land. \u24d9", "comment": "[7] Lit 50 shekels
\u24d9 2Kg 12:18"}, {"pk": 4037761, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 15, "verse": 21, "text": "The rest of the events of Menahem\u2019s reign, along with all his accomplishments, are written in the Historical Record of Israel\u2019s Kings."}, {"pk": 4037762, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 15, "verse": 22, "text": "Menahem rested with his fathers, and his son Pekahiah became king in his place. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da 2Kg 14:29"}, {"pk": 4037763, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 15, "verse": 23, "text": "In the fiftieth year of Judah\u2019s King Azariah, Pekahiah son of Menahem became king over Israel in Samaria, and he reigned two years."}, {"pk": 4037764, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 15, "verse": 24, "text": "He did what was evil in the LORD\u2019s sight and did not turn away from the sins Jeroboam son of Nebat had caused Israel to commit. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db 1Kg 12:28-33"}, {"pk": 4037765, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 15, "verse": 25, "text": "Then his officer, Pekah \u24dc son of Remaliah, conspired against him \u24dd and struck him down in Samaria at the citadel of the king\u2019s palace \u24d0 \u2014\u2009with Argob and Arieh. [8] There were fifty Gileadite men with Pekah. He killed Pekahiah and became king in his place.", "comment": "\u24dc 2Ch 28:6
\u24dd 2Kg 12:20
\u24d0 1Kg 16:8
[8] Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4037766, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 15, "verse": 26, "text": "As for the rest of the events of Pekahiah\u2019s reign, along with all his accomplishments, they are written in the Historical Record of Israel\u2019s Kings."}, {"pk": 4037767, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 15, "verse": 27, "text": "In the fifty-second year of Judah\u2019s King Azariah, Pekah son of Remaliah became king over Israel in Samaria, and he reigned twenty years."}, {"pk": 4037768, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 15, "verse": 28, "text": "He did what was evil in the LORD\u2019s sight. He did not turn away from the sins Jeroboam son of Nebat had caused Israel to commit."}, {"pk": 4037769, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 15, "verse": 29, "text": "In the days of King Pekah of Israel, King Tiglath-pileser \u24d1 of Assyria came and captured Ijon, \u24d2 Abel-beth-maacah, Janoah, Kedesh, Hazor, Gilead, and Galilee\u2009\u2014\u2009all the land of Naphtali \u24d3 \u2009\u2014\u2009and deported the people to Assyria. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d1 1Ch 5:6,26
\u24d2 1Kg 15:29
\u24d3 Jos 19:32-39
\u24d4 2Kg 17:6"}, {"pk": 4037770, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 15, "verse": 30, "text": "Then Hoshea \u24d5 son of Elah organized a conspiracy against Pekah son of Remaliah. He attacked him, killed him, \u24d6 and became king in his place in the twentieth year of Jotham son of Uzziah.", "comment": "\u24d5 2Kg 17:1
\u24d6 2Kg 12:20"}, {"pk": 4037771, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 15, "verse": 31, "text": "As for the rest of the events of Pekah\u2019s reign, along with all his accomplishments, they are written in the Historical Record of Israel\u2019s Kings."}, {"pk": 4037772, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 15, "verse": 32, "text": "In the second year of Israel\u2019s King Pekah son of Remaliah, Jotham \u24d7 son of Uzziah became king of Judah.", "comment": "\u24d7 2Kg 15:5,7"}, {"pk": 4037773, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 15, "verse": 33, "text": "He was twenty-five years old when he became king, \u24d8 and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem. His mother\u2019s name was Jerusha daughter of Zadok.", "comment": "\u24d8 2Ch 27:1-3"}, {"pk": 4037774, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 15, "verse": 34, "text": "He did what was right in the LORD\u2019s sight just as his father Uzziah had done. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 2Kg 15:3-4"}, {"pk": 4037775, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 15, "verse": 35, "text": "Yet the high places were not taken away; the people continued sacrificing and burning incense on the high places. Jotham built the Upper Gate of the LORD\u2019s temple. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da 2Ch 27:3"}, {"pk": 4037776, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 15, "verse": 36, "text": "The rest \u24db of the events of Jotham\u2019s reign, along with all his accomplishments, are written in the Historical Record of Judah\u2019s Kings. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24db 2Ch 27:7-9
\u24dc 2Kg 14:18"}, {"pk": 4037777, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 15, "verse": 37, "text": "In those days the LORD began sending Aram\u2019s King Rezin and Pekah son of Remaliah against Judah. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd 2Kg 16:5; Is 7:1"}, {"pk": 4037778, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 15, "verse": 38, "text": "Jotham rested with his fathers and was buried with his fathers in the city of his ancestor David. \u24d0 His son Ahaz became king in his place.", "comment": "\u24d0 2Kg 15:7"}, {"pk": 4037779, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 16, "verse": 1, "text": "In the seventeenth year of Pekah son of Remaliah, \u24d1 Ahaz \u24d2 son of Jotham became king of Judah.", "comment": "\u24d1 2Ch 28:1-4
\u24d2 Is 1:1; 7:1"}, {"pk": 4037780, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 16, "verse": 2, "text": "Ahaz was twenty years old when he became king, and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem. He did not do what was right in the sight of the LORD his God like his ancestor David \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 1Kg 14:8"}, {"pk": 4037781, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 16, "verse": 3, "text": "but walked in the ways of the kings of Israel. \u24d4 He even sacrificed his son in the fire, [1] imitating the detestable practices of the nations the LORD had dispossessed before the Israelites. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d4 2Kg 17:9-10
[1] Lit even made his son pass through the fire
\u24d5 Dt 18:10; 2Kg 21:6; 2Ch 33:6"}, {"pk": 4037782, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 16, "verse": 4, "text": "He sacrificed and burned incense \u24d6 on the high places, on the hills, and under every green tree. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Dt 12:2
\u24d6 1Kg 22:17"}, {"pk": 4037783, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 16, "verse": 5, "text": "Then \u24d8 Aram\u2019s King Rezin and Israel\u2019s King Pekah son of Remaliah came to wage war against Jerusalem. They besieged Ahaz but were not able to conquer him. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d8 2Ch 28:5-6; Is 7:1-9
\u24d9 2Kg 15:37; Is 7:1"}, {"pk": 4037784, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 16, "verse": 6, "text": "At that time Aram\u2019s King Rezin recovered Elath for Aram and expelled the Judahites from Elath. \u24da Then the Arameans came to Elath, and they still live there today. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db 2Ch 26:2
\u24da 1Kg 9:26"}, {"pk": 4037785, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 16, "verse": 7, "text": "So Ahaz sent messengers \u24dc to King Tiglath-pileser \u24dd of Assyria, saying, \u201cI am your servant and your son. March up and save me from the grasp of the king of Aram and of the king of Israel, who are rising up against me.\u201d", "comment": "\u24dc 2Ch 28:16
\u24dd 2Kg 15:29; 1Ch 5:26"}, {"pk": 4037786, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 16, "verse": 8, "text": "Ahaz also took the silver and gold found in the LORD\u2019s temple and in the treasuries of the king\u2019s palace and sent them to the king of Assyria as a bribe. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 1Kg 15:19; 2Kg 12:17-18; 18:15"}, {"pk": 4037787, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 16, "verse": 9, "text": "So the king of Assyria listened to him \u24d1 and marched up to Damascus and captured it. \u24d2 He deported its people to Kir \u24d3 but put Rezin to death.", "comment": "\u24d1 2Ch 28:21
\u24d2 Am 1:3-5
\u24d3 Is 22:6; Am 9:7"}, {"pk": 4037788, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 16, "verse": 10, "text": "King Ahaz went to Damascus to meet King Tiglath-pileser \u24d4 of Assyria. When he saw the altar that was in Damascus, King Ahaz sent a model of the altar and complete plans for its construction to the priest Uriah. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d4 2Kg 15:29
\u24d5 Is 8:2"}, {"pk": 4037789, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 16, "verse": 11, "text": "Uriah built the altar according to all the instructions King Ahaz sent from Damascus. Therefore, by the time King Ahaz came back from Damascus, the priest Uriah had completed it."}, {"pk": 4037790, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 16, "verse": 12, "text": "When the king came back from Damascus, he saw the altar. Then he approached the altar \u24d6 and ascended it. [2]", "comment": "[2] Or and offered on it:
\u24d6 2Ch 26:16"}, {"pk": 4037791, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 16, "verse": 13, "text": "He offered his burnt offering \u24d7 and his grain offering, poured out his drink offering, and splattered the blood of his fellowship offerings \u24d8 on the altar.", "comment": "\u24d7 Ex 29:40
\u24d8 Lv 7:11-21"}, {"pk": 4037792, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 16, "verse": 14, "text": "He took the bronze altar \u24d9 that was before the LORD in front of the temple between his altar and the LORD\u2019s temple, and put it on the north side of his altar.", "comment": "\u24d9 Ex 40:24"}, {"pk": 4037793, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 16, "verse": 15, "text": "Then King Ahaz commanded the priest Uriah, \u201cOffer on the great altar the morning burnt offering, the evening grain offering, and the king\u2019s burnt offering and his grain offering. Also offer the burnt offering of all the people of the land, their grain offering, and their drink offerings. Splatter on the altar all the blood of the burnt offering and all the blood of sacrifice. The bronze altar will be for me to seek guidance.\u201d [3]", "comment": "[3] Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4037794, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 16, "verse": 16, "text": "The priest Uriah did everything King Ahaz commanded."}, {"pk": 4037795, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 16, "verse": 17, "text": "Then King Ahaz cut off the frames of the water carts [4] \u24da and removed the bronze basin from each of them. He took the basin [5] \u24db from the bronze oxen that were under it and put it on a stone pavement.", "comment": "[5] Lit sea
[4] Lit the stands
\u24da 1Kg 7:27-28
\u24db 1Kg 7:23-25"}, {"pk": 4037796, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 16, "verse": 18, "text": "To satisfy the king of Assyria, he removed from the LORD\u2019s temple the Sabbath canopy they had built in the palace, and he closed the outer entrance for the king."}, {"pk": 4037797, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 16, "verse": 19, "text": "The rest \u24dc of the events of Ahaz\u2019s reign, along with his accomplishments, are written in the Historical Record of Judah\u2019s Kings. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd 2Kg 15:36
\u24dc 2Ch 28:26-27"}, {"pk": 4037798, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 16, "verse": 20, "text": "Ahaz rested with his fathers \u24d0 and was buried with his fathers in the city of David, and his son Hezekiah became king in his place.", "comment": "\u24d0 Is 14:28"}, {"pk": 4037799, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 17, "verse": 1, "text": "In the twelfth year of Judah\u2019s King Ahaz, Hoshea \u24d1 son of Elah became king over Israel in Samaria, and he reigned nine years.", "comment": "\u24d1 2Kg 15:30"}, {"pk": 4037800, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 17, "verse": 2, "text": "He did what was evil in the LORD\u2019s sight, but not like the kings of Israel who preceded him. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 2Kg 15:24,28"}, {"pk": 4037801, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 17, "verse": 3, "text": "King Shalmaneser \u24d3 of Assyria attacked him, \u24d4 and Hoshea became his vassal and paid him tribute.", "comment": "\u24d3 Hs 10:14
\u24d4 2Kg 18:9-12"}, {"pk": 4037802, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 17, "verse": 4, "text": "But the king of Assyria caught Hoshea in a conspiracy: He had sent envoys to So king of Egypt \u24d5 and had not paid tribute to the king of Assyria as in previous years. [1] Therefore the king of Assyria arrested him and put him in prison.", "comment": "\u24d5 Is 31:1
[1] Lit as year by year"}, {"pk": 4037803, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 17, "verse": 5, "text": "The king of Assyria invaded the whole land, marched up to Samaria, and besieged it for three years. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 2Kg 18:9-10; Hs 13:16"}, {"pk": 4037804, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 17, "verse": 6, "text": "In the ninth year of Hoshea, \u24d7 the king of Assyria captured Samaria. He deported \u24d8 the Israelites to Assyria and settled them in Halah, along the Habor (Gozan\u2019s river), and in the cities of the Medes. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d7 Hs 1:4; 13:16
\u24d9 1Ch 5:26
\u24d8 Dt 28:64; 29:27-28"}, {"pk": 4037805, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 17, "verse": 7, "text": "This disaster happened because the people of Israel sinned against the LORD their God who had brought them out of the land of Egypt from the power of Pharaoh king of Egypt \u24da and because they worshiped [2] other gods. \u24db", "comment": "\u24da Jos 24:5-7
\u24db Jdg 6:10
[2] Lit feared"}, {"pk": 4037806, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 17, "verse": 8, "text": "They lived according to the customs of the nations that the LORD had dispossessed before the Israelites \u24dc and according to what the kings of Israel did. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd 2Kg 16:3; 17:19
\u24dc Lv 18:3; Dt 18:9"}, {"pk": 4037807, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 17, "verse": 9, "text": "The Israelites secretly did things [3] against the LORD their God that were not right. They built high places in all their towns from watchtower \u24d0 to fortified city.", "comment": "[3] Or Israelites spoke words
\u24d0 2Kg 18:8"}, {"pk": 4037808, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 17, "verse": 10, "text": "They set up for themselves sacred pillars \u24d1 and Asherah poles \u24d2 on every high hill and under every green tree. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d2 1Kg 14:15,23; 15:13; 2Kg 18:4
\u24d3 Dt 12:2
\u24d1 Ex 23:24"}, {"pk": 4037809, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 17, "verse": 11, "text": "They burned incense there on all the high places just like the nations that the LORD had driven out before them had done. They did evil things, angering the LORD."}, {"pk": 4037810, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 17, "verse": 12, "text": "They served idols, although the LORD had told them, \u201cYou must not do this.\u201d \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Ex 20:4-5"}, {"pk": 4037811, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 17, "verse": 13, "text": "Still, the LORD warned \u24d5 Israel and Judah through every prophet and every seer, saying, \u201cTurn from your evil ways and keep my commands and statutes according to the whole law I commanded your ancestors and sent to you through my servants the prophets.\u201d \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d5 Neh 9:29-30
\u24d6 1Kg 9:6-9; 18:18-21"}, {"pk": 4037812, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 17, "verse": 14, "text": "But they would not listen. Instead they became obstinate like [4] their ancestors who did not believe the LORD their God. \u24d7", "comment": "[4] Lit they stiffened their neck like the neck of
\u24d7 Ex 32:9; 33:3; Nm 14:11"}, {"pk": 4037813, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 17, "verse": 15, "text": "They rejected his statutes and his covenant he had made with their ancestors \u24d8 and the warnings he had given them. They followed worthless idols and became worthless themselves, \u24d9 following the surrounding nations the LORD had commanded them not to imitate. \u24da", "comment": "\u24d9 Jr 2:5; Rm 1:21-23
\u24da Dt 12:30-31
\u24d8 Ex 24:6-8"}, {"pk": 4037814, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 17, "verse": 16, "text": "They abandoned all the commands of the LORD their God. They made cast images \u24db for themselves, two calves, and an Asherah pole. \u24dc They bowed in worship to all the stars in the sky \u24dd and served Baal. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dc 1Kg 14:15,23
\u24d0 1Kg 16:31-33; Am 5:26; Zph 1:5
\u24db 1Kg 12:28
\u24dd 2Kg 21:3"}, {"pk": 4037815, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 17, "verse": 17, "text": "They sacrificed their sons and daughters in the fire [5] \u24d1 and practiced divination and interpreted omens. \u24d2 They devoted themselves to do what was evil in the LORD\u2019s sight and angered him. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 1Kg 21:20
\u24d1 2Kg 16:3
\u24d2 Lv 19:26; Dt 18:10-12; 2Kg 16:3
[5] Lit They made their sons and daughters pass through the fire"}, {"pk": 4037816, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 17, "verse": 18, "text": "Therefore, the LORD was very angry with Israel, and he removed them from his presence. \u24d4 Only the tribe of Judah remained. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 1Kg 11:13,32,36
\u24d4 2Kg 17:6"}, {"pk": 4037817, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 17, "verse": 19, "text": "Even Judah did not keep the commands of the LORD their God \u24d6 but lived according to the customs Israel had practiced. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 1Kg 14:22-23
\u24d7 2Kg 16:3"}, {"pk": 4037818, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 17, "verse": 20, "text": "So the LORD rejected all the descendants of Israel, punished them, and handed them over to plunderers until he had banished them from his presence. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 2Kg 15:29; 17:6"}, {"pk": 4037819, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 17, "verse": 21, "text": "When the LORD tore \u24d9 Israel from the house of David, Israel made Jeroboam son of Nebat king. \u24da Then Jeroboam led Israel away from following the LORD and caused them to commit immense sin.", "comment": "\u24da 1Kg 12:20
\u24d9 1Kg 11:11,31"}, {"pk": 4037820, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 17, "verse": 22, "text": "The Israelites persisted in all the sins that Jeroboam committed and did not turn away from them. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db 1Kg 12:28-33"}, {"pk": 4037821, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 17, "verse": 23, "text": "Finally, the LORD removed Israel from his presence just as he had declared through all his servants the prophets. So Israel has been exiled to Assyria from their homeland to this very day. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc 2Kg 17:6,13"}, {"pk": 4037822, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 17, "verse": 24, "text": "Then the king of Assyria brought people from Babylon, Cuthah, Avva, Hamath, and Sepharvaim and settled them in place of the Israelites in the cities of Samaria. The settlers took possession of Samaria and lived in its cities. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Ezr 4:10"}, {"pk": 4037823, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 17, "verse": 25, "text": "When they first lived there, they did not fear the LORD. So the LORD sent lions among them, which killed some of them. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 1Kg 13:24"}, {"pk": 4037824, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 17, "verse": 26, "text": "The settlers said to the king of Assyria, \u201cThe nations that you have deported and placed in the cities of Samaria do not know the requirements of the god of the land. Therefore he has sent lions among them that are killing them because the people don\u2019t know the requirements of the god of the land.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4037825, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 17, "verse": 27, "text": "Then the king of Assyria issued a command: \u201cSend back one of the priests you deported. \u24d1 Have him go and live there so he can teach them the requirements of the god of the land.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d1 2Kg 17:6"}, {"pk": 4037826, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 17, "verse": 28, "text": "So one of the priests they had deported came and lived in Bethel, \u24d2 and he began to teach them how they should fear the LORD.", "comment": "\u24d2 1Kg 12:29,32-33"}, {"pk": 4037827, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 17, "verse": 29, "text": "But the people of each nation were still making their own gods in the cities where they lived and putting them in the shrines of the high places that the people of Samaria had made. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 1Kg 12:31; 13:32"}, {"pk": 4037828, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 17, "verse": 30, "text": "The men of Babylon made Succoth-benoth, the men of Cuth made Nergal, the men of Hamath made Ashima,"}, {"pk": 4037829, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 17, "verse": 31, "text": "the Avvites made Nibhaz and Tartak, and the Sepharvites burned their children in the fire \u24d4 to Adrammelech and Anammelech, the gods of Sepharvaim.", "comment": "\u24d4 2Kg 17:17"}, {"pk": 4037830, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 17, "verse": 32, "text": "They feared the LORD, but they also made from their ranks priests for the high places, who were working for them at the shrines of the high places. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Jdg 17:5-13; 1Kg 12:31; 13:33"}, {"pk": 4037831, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 17, "verse": 33, "text": "They feared the LORD, but they also worshiped their own gods \u24d6 according to the practice of the nations from which they had been deported.", "comment": "\u24d6 Zph 1:5"}, {"pk": 4037832, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 17, "verse": 34, "text": "They are still observing the former practices to this day. None of them fear the LORD or observe the statutes and ordinances, the law and commandments that the LORD had commanded the descendants of Jacob, whom he had given the name Israel. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Gn 32:28; 35:10"}, {"pk": 4037833, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 17, "verse": 35, "text": "The LORD made a covenant with Jacob\u2019s descendants and commanded them, \u201cDo not fear other gods; do not bow in worship to them; \u24d8 do not serve them; do not sacrifice to them. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d8 Ex 20:5; Dt 5:9; Jdg 6:10
\u24d9 Dt 5:9"}, {"pk": 4037834, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 17, "verse": 36, "text": "Instead fear the LORD, who brought you up from the land of Egypt with great power \u24da and an outstretched arm. \u24db You are to bow down to him, and you are to sacrifice to him.", "comment": "\u24da Ex 14:15-30
\u24db Ex 6:6; 9:15"}, {"pk": 4037835, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 17, "verse": 37, "text": "You are to be careful always \u24dc to observe the statutes, the ordinances, the law, and the commandments he wrote for you; do not fear other gods.", "comment": "\u24dc Dt 5:32"}, {"pk": 4037836, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 17, "verse": 38, "text": "Do not forget the covenant that I have made with you. \u24dd Do not fear other gods,", "comment": "\u24dd Dt 4:23; 6:12"}, {"pk": 4037837, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 17, "verse": 39, "text": "but fear the LORD your God, and he will rescue you from all your enemies.\u201d \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Ex 23:22; Dt 20:1-4; 23:14"}, {"pk": 4037838, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 17, "verse": 40, "text": "However, these nations would not listen but continued observing their former practices."}, {"pk": 4037839, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 17, "verse": 41, "text": "They feared the LORD but also served their idols. Still today, their children and grandchildren continue doing as their fathers did. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 1Kg 18:21; Ezr 4:2; Mt 6:24"}, {"pk": 4037840, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 18, "verse": 1, "text": "In the third year of Israel\u2019s King Hoshea \u24d2 son of Elah, Hezekiah \u24d3 son of Ahaz became king of Judah.", "comment": "\u24d3 2Ch 28:27
\u24d2 2Kg 17:1"}, {"pk": 4037841, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 18, "verse": 2, "text": "He was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned twenty-nine years in Jerusalem. His mother\u2019s name was Abi [1] daughter of Zechariah.", "comment": "[1] = Abijah in 2Ch 29:1"}, {"pk": 4037842, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 18, "verse": 3, "text": "He did what was right in the LORD\u2019s sight just as his ancestor David had done. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 2Ch 29:1-2"}, {"pk": 4037843, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 18, "verse": 4, "text": "He removed the high places, shattered the sacred pillars, and cut down the Asherah poles. \u24d5 He broke into pieces the bronze snake that Moses made, \u24d6 for until then the Israelites were burning incense to it. It was called Nehushtan. [2]", "comment": "[2] = A Bronze Thing
\u24d5 2Kg 17:10; 18:22; 2Ch 31:1
\u24d6 Nm 21:5-9"}, {"pk": 4037844, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 18, "verse": 5, "text": "Hezekiah relied on the LORD God of Israel; \u24d7 not one of the kings of Judah was like him, either before him or after him. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 1Kg 3:12; 2Kg 23:25
\u24d7 2Kg 19:10"}, {"pk": 4037845, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 18, "verse": 6, "text": "He remained faithful to the LORD \u24d9 and did not turn from following him but kept the commands the LORD had commanded Moses.", "comment": "\u24d9 Dt 10:20; Jos 23:8"}, {"pk": 4037846, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 18, "verse": 7, "text": "The LORD was with him, and wherever he went he prospered. \u24da He rebelled against the king of Assyria and did not serve him. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db 2Kg 16:7
\u24da Gn 39:2-3; 1Sm 18:14"}, {"pk": 4037847, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 18, "verse": 8, "text": "He defeated the Philistines as far as Gaza and its borders, \u24dc from watchtower \u24dd to fortified city.", "comment": "\u24dc 2Ch 28:18; Is 14:29
\u24dd 2Kg 17:9"}, {"pk": 4037848, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 18, "verse": 9, "text": "In the fourth year of King Hezekiah, which was the seventh year of Israel\u2019s King Hoshea son of Elah, Assyria\u2019s King Shalmaneser marched against Samaria and besieged it. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 2Kg 17:3-7"}, {"pk": 4037849, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 18, "verse": 10, "text": "The Assyrians captured it at the end of three years. In the sixth year of Hezekiah, which was the ninth year of Israel\u2019s King Hoshea, Samaria was captured."}, {"pk": 4037850, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 18, "verse": 11, "text": "The king of Assyria deported the Israelites to Assyria and put them in Halah, along the Habor (Gozan\u2019s river), and in the cities of the Medes, \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 2Kg 17:6; 1Ch 5:26"}, {"pk": 4037851, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 18, "verse": 12, "text": "because they did not listen to the LORD their God but violated his covenant\u2009\u2014\u2009all he had commanded Moses the servant of the LORD. They did not listen, and they did not obey. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 1Kg 9:6; 2Kg 17:7-18; Dn 9:6,10"}, {"pk": 4037852, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 18, "verse": 13, "text": "In the fourteenth year of King Hezekiah, Assyria\u2019s King Sennacherib attacked all the fortified cities of Judah and captured them. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 2Ch 32:1; Is 36:1"}, {"pk": 4037853, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 18, "verse": 14, "text": "So King Hezekiah of Judah sent word to the king of Assyria at Lachish: \u24d4 \u201cI have done wrong; \u24d5 withdraw from me. Whatever you demand from me, I will pay.\u201d The king of Assyria demanded eleven tons [3] of silver and one ton [4] of gold from King Hezekiah of Judah.", "comment": "[4] Lit 30 talents
\u24d4 2Kg 19:8
\u24d5 Is 24:5; 33:8
[3] Lit 300 talents"}, {"pk": 4037854, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 18, "verse": 15, "text": "So Hezekiah gave him all the silver found in the LORD\u2019s temple and in the treasuries of the king\u2019s palace."}, {"pk": 4037855, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 18, "verse": 16, "text": "At that time Hezekiah stripped the gold from the doors of the LORD\u2019s sanctuary and from the doorposts he had overlaid and gave it to the king of Assyria. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 2Kg 12:18; 16:8; 2Ch 16:2"}, {"pk": 4037856, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 18, "verse": 17, "text": "Then the king of Assyria sent the field marshal, \u24d7 the chief of staff, and his royal spokesman, along with a massive army, from Lachish to King Hezekiah at Jerusalem. \u24d8 They advanced and came to Jerusalem, and [5] they took their position by the aqueduct of the upper pool, by the road to the Launderer\u2019s Field. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d8 2Ch 32:9
\u24d9 2Kg 20:20; Is 7:3
\u24d7 Is 20:1
[5] LXX, Syr, Vg; MT reads and came and"}, {"pk": 4037857, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 18, "verse": 18, "text": "They called for the king, but Eliakim \u24da son of Hilkiah, who was in charge of the palace, Shebnah \u24db the court secretary, and Joah son of Asaph, the court historian, came out to them. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24da 2Kg 19:2; Is 22:20
\u24dc Is 36:2-3
\u24db Is 22:15"}, {"pk": 4037858, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 18, "verse": 19, "text": "Then \u24dd the royal spokesman said to them, \u201cTell Hezekiah this is what the great king, the king of Assyria, says: \u2018What are you relying on? [6] \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd Is 36:4-22
\u24d0 2Kg 18:5; 2Ch 32:10
[6] Lit \u2018What is this trust which you trust"}, {"pk": 4037859, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 18, "verse": 20, "text": "You think mere words are strategy and strength for war. Who are you now relying on so that you have rebelled against me? \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 2Kg 18:7"}, {"pk": 4037860, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 18, "verse": 21, "text": "Now look, you are relying on Egypt, that splintered reed of a staff \u24d2 that will pierce the hand of anyone who grabs it and leans on it. \u24d3 This is what Pharaoh king of Egypt is to all who rely on him.", "comment": "\u24d3 Ezk 29:6-7
\u24d2 Is 30:2-3,7"}, {"pk": 4037861, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 18, "verse": 22, "text": "Suppose you say to me, \u201cWe rely on the LORD our God.\u201d Isn\u2019t he the one whose high places and altars Hezekiah has removed, \u24d4 saying to Judah and to Jerusalem, \u201cYou must worship at this altar in Jerusalem\u201d?\u2019", "comment": "\u24d4 2Kg 18:4; 2Ch 31:1; 32:11-12"}, {"pk": 4037862, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 18, "verse": 23, "text": "\u201cSo now, make a bargain with my master the king of Assyria. I\u2019ll give you two thousand horses if you\u2019re able to supply riders for them!"}, {"pk": 4037863, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 18, "verse": 24, "text": "How then can you drive back a single officer \u24d5 among the least of my master\u2019s servants? How can you rely on Egypt for chariots and for horsemen?", "comment": "\u24d5 Is 10:8"}, {"pk": 4037864, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 18, "verse": 25, "text": "Now, have I attacked this place to destroy it without the LORD\u2019s approval? \u24d6 The LORD said to me, \u2018Attack this land and destroy it.\u2019\u201d", "comment": "\u24d6 2Kg 19:6,22; 24:3; 2Ch 35:21"}, {"pk": 4037865, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 18, "verse": 26, "text": "Then Eliakim son of Hilkiah, Shebnah, and Joah said to the royal spokesman, \u201cPlease speak to your servants in Aramaic, \u24d7 since we understand it. Don\u2019t speak with us in Hebrew [7] within earshot of the people on the wall.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d7 Ezr 4:7; Dn 2:4
[7] Lit Judahite, also in v. 28"}, {"pk": 4037866, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 18, "verse": 27, "text": "But the royal spokesman said to them, \u201cHas my master sent me to speak these words only to your master and to you? Hasn\u2019t he also sent me to the men who sit on the wall, destined with you to eat their own excrement and drink their own urine?\u201d \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Is 36:11-12"}, {"pk": 4037867, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 18, "verse": 28, "text": "The royal spokesman stood and called out loudly in Hebrew: \u201cHear the word of the great king, the king of Assyria."}, {"pk": 4037868, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 18, "verse": 29, "text": "This is what the king says: \u2018Don\u2019t let Hezekiah deceive \u24d9 you; he can\u2019t rescue you from my power. \u24da", "comment": "\u24d9 2Kg 19:10
\u24da 2Ch 32:15"}, {"pk": 4037869, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 18, "verse": 30, "text": "Don\u2019t let Hezekiah persuade you to rely on the LORD by saying, \u201cCertainly the LORD will rescue us! This city will not be handed over to the king of Assyria.\u201d\u2019 \u24db", "comment": "\u24db 2Ch 32:18"}, {"pk": 4037870, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 18, "verse": 31, "text": "\u201cDon\u2019t listen to Hezekiah, for this is what the king of Assyria says: \u2018Make peace [8] with me and surrender to me. Then each of you may eat from his own vine and his own fig tree, \u24dc and each may drink water from his own cistern", "comment": "[8] Lit a blessing
\u24dc 1Kg 4:25"}, {"pk": 4037871, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 18, "verse": 32, "text": "until I come and take you away to a land like your own land\u2009\u2014\u2009a land of grain and new wine, a land of bread and vineyards, a land of olive trees and honey \u24dd \u2009\u2014\u2009so that you may live \u24d0 and not die. But don\u2019t listen to Hezekiah when he misleads you, saying, \u201cThe LORD will rescue us.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d0 Dt 30:19
\u24dd Dt 8:7-9; 11:12"}, {"pk": 4037872, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 18, "verse": 33, "text": "Has any of the gods of the nations ever rescued \u24d1 his land from the power of the king of Assyria?", "comment": "\u24d1 2Kg 19:12; Is 10:10-11"}, {"pk": 4037873, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 18, "verse": 34, "text": "Where are the gods of Hamath and Arpad? Where are the gods of Sepharvaim, Hena, and Ivvah? [9] Have they rescued Samaria from my power? \u24d2", "comment": "[9] Some LXX mss, Old Lat read Sepharvaim? Where are the gods of the land of Samaria?
\u24d2 2Kg 17:24; 19:13"}, {"pk": 4037874, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 18, "verse": 35, "text": "Who among all the gods of the lands has rescued his land from my power? So will the LORD rescue Jerusalem from my power?\u2019\u201d \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 2Ch 32:14; Ps 2:1-4; Dn 3:15"}, {"pk": 4037875, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 18, "verse": 36, "text": "But the people kept silent; they did not answer him at all, for the king\u2019s command was, \u201cDon\u2019t answer him.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4037876, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 18, "verse": 37, "text": "Then Eliakim son of Hilkiah, who was in charge of the palace, Shebna the court secretary, and Joah son of Asaph, the court historian, \u24d4 came to Hezekiah with their clothes torn \u24d5 and reported to him the words of the royal spokesman.", "comment": "\u24d4 2Kg 18:26; 19:2
\u24d5 2Kg 6:30; Is 33:7"}, {"pk": 4037877, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 19, "verse": 1, "text": "When King Hezekiah heard their report, he tore his clothes, covered himself with sackcloth, \u24d6 and went into the LORD\u2019s temple. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 1Kg 21:27; 2Kg 18:37; Ps 69:11
\u24d7 2Ch 32:20; Is 37:1"}, {"pk": 4037878, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 19, "verse": 2, "text": "He sent Eliakim, who was in charge of the palace, Shebna the court secretary, \u24d8 and the leading priests, who were wearing sackcloth, \u24d9 to the prophet Isaiah \u24da son of Amoz.", "comment": "\u24d8 2Kg 18:26,37
\u24d9 2Sm 3:31
\u24da Is 1:1; 2:1"}, {"pk": 4037879, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 19, "verse": 3, "text": "They said to him, \u201cThis is what Hezekiah says: \u2018Today is a day of distress, rebuke, and disgrace, for children have come to the point of birth, \u24db but there is no strength to deliver them.", "comment": "\u24db Hs 13:13"}, {"pk": 4037880, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 19, "verse": 4, "text": "Perhaps the LORD your God \u24dc will hear \u24dd all the words of the royal spokesman, whom his master the king of Assyria sent to mock the living God, and will rebuke \u24d0 him for the words that the LORD your God has heard. Therefore, offer a prayer for the surviving remnant.\u2019\u201d \u24d1", "comment": "\u24dc 1Sm 17:26; 2Kg 18:35
\u24dd Jos 14:12; 2Sm 16:12
\u24d0 Ps 50:21
\u24d1 2Kg 19:30; Is 1:9"}, {"pk": 4037881, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 19, "verse": 5, "text": "So the servants of King Hezekiah went to Isaiah,"}, {"pk": 4037882, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 19, "verse": 6, "text": "who said to them, \u201cTell your master, \u2018The LORD says this: Don\u2019t be afraid \u24d2 because of the words you have heard, with which the king of Assyria\u2019s attendants \u24d3 have blasphemed \u24d4 me.", "comment": "\u24d2 Is 37:6
\u24d3 2Kg 18:17
\u24d4 2Kg 18:22-25,30,35"}, {"pk": 4037883, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 19, "verse": 7, "text": "I am about to put a spirit in him, and he will hear a rumor and return to his own land, \u24d5 where I will cause him to fall by the sword.\u2019\u201d \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d5 2Kg 7:6
\u24d6 2Kg 19:35-37"}, {"pk": 4037884, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 19, "verse": 8, "text": "When \u24d7 the royal spokesman heard that the king of Assyria had pulled out of Lachish, \u24d8 he left and found him fighting against Libnah. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d8 2Kg 18:14
\u24d9 Jos 10:29
\u24d7 Is 37:8-13"}, {"pk": 4037885, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 19, "verse": 9, "text": "The king had heard concerning King Tirhakah of Cush, \u201cLook, he has set out to fight against you.\u201d So he again sent messengers to Hezekiah, saying,"}, {"pk": 4037886, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 19, "verse": 10, "text": "\u201cSay this to King Hezekiah of Judah: \u2018Don\u2019t let your God, on whom you rely, \u24da deceive you by promising that Jerusalem will not be handed over to the king of Assyria. \u24db", "comment": "\u24da 2Kg 18:5
\u24db 2Kg 18:29-30"}, {"pk": 4037887, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 19, "verse": 11, "text": "Look, you have heard what the kings of Assyria have done to all the countries: They completely destroyed them. Will you be rescued?"}, {"pk": 4037888, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 19, "verse": 12, "text": "Did the gods of the nations \u24dc that my predecessors destroyed rescue them\u2009\u2014\u2009nations such as Gozan, \u24dd Haran, \u24d0 Rezeph, and the Edenites \u24d1 in Telassar?", "comment": "\u24dc 2Kg 18:33,35
\u24dd 2Kg 17:6
\u24d0 Gn 11:31
\u24d1 Is 37:12"}, {"pk": 4037889, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 19, "verse": 13, "text": "Where is the king of Hamath, the king of Arpad, the king of the city of [1] Sepharvaim, Hena, or Ivvah?\u2019\u201d \u24d2", "comment": "[1] Or king of Lair,
\u24d2 2Kg 18:34"}, {"pk": 4037890, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 19, "verse": 14, "text": "Hezekiah took \u24d3 the letter \u24d4 from the messengers\u2019 hands, read it, then went up to the LORD\u2019s temple, and spread it out before the LORD. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d3 Is 37:14-20
\u24d4 2Kg 5:7
\u24d5 Is 37:14"}, {"pk": 4037891, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 19, "verse": 15, "text": "Then Hezekiah prayed before the LORD: LORD God of Israel, enthroned between the cherubim, \u24d6 you are God\u2009\u2014\u2009you alone\u2009\u2014\u2009of all the kingdoms of the earth. You made the heavens and the earth. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 Ex 25:22
\u24d7 Gn 1:1; 2Kg 5:15; Is 44:6"}, {"pk": 4037892, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 19, "verse": 16, "text": "Listen closely, LORD, and hear; open your eyes, LORD, and see. \u24d8 Hear the words that Sennacherib has sent to mock the living God. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d8 Dn 9:18
\u24d9 2Kg 19:4; Ps 31:2; Is 37:17"}, {"pk": 4037893, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 19, "verse": 17, "text": "LORD, it is true that the kings of Assyria have devastated the nations and their lands. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da 2Kg 18:34"}, {"pk": 4037894, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 19, "verse": 18, "text": "They have thrown their gods into the fire, for they were not gods but made by human hands\u2009\u2014\u2009wood and stone. \u24db So they have destroyed them.", "comment": "\u24db Is 44:9-20; Jr 10:3-5; Ac 17:29"}, {"pk": 4037895, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 19, "verse": 19, "text": "Now, LORD our God, please save us from his power so that all the kingdoms of the earth may know that you, LORD, are God\u2009\u2014\u2009you alone. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc 1Kg 8:42-43; Is 43:10-11"}, {"pk": 4037896, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 19, "verse": 20, "text": "Then \u24dd Isaiah son of Amoz sent a message to Hezekiah: \u201cThe LORD, the God of Israel says, \u2018I have heard your prayer \u24d0 to me about King Sennacherib of Assyria.\u2019 \u24d1", "comment": "\u24dd Is 37:21-35
\u24d0 2Kg 20:5
\u24d1 Is 37:21"}, {"pk": 4037897, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 19, "verse": 21, "text": "This is the word the LORD has spoken against him: Virgin Daughter Zion \u24d2
despises you and scorns you;
Daughter Jerusalem
shakes her head behind your back. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 22:7-8; 109:25; Mt 27:39
\u24d2 Jr 14:17; Lm 2:13"}, {"pk": 4037898, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 19, "verse": 22, "text": "Who is it you mocked and blasphemed? \u24d4
Against whom have you raised your voice
and lifted your eyes in pride?
Against the Holy One of Israel! \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d4 2Kg 19:4,6
\u24d5 Is 5:24; 30:11-15; Jr 51:5"}, {"pk": 4037899, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 19, "verse": 23, "text": "You have mocked the Lord [2] through [3] your messengers. \u24d6
You have said, \u2018With my many chariots \u24d7
I have gone up to the heights of the mountains,
to the far recesses of Lebanon.
I cut down its tallest cedars,
its choice cypress trees.
I came to its farthest outpost,
its densest forest.
", "comment": "\u24d6 2Kg 18:17; 19:4
[2] Many mss read LORD
[3] Lit by the hand of
\u24d7 Ps 20:7; Jr 50:37"}, {"pk": 4037900, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 19, "verse": 24, "text": "I dug wells
and drank water in foreign lands.
I dried up all the streams of Egypt \u24d8
with the soles of my feet.\u2019
", "comment": "\u24d8 Is 19:6"}, {"pk": 4037901, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 19, "verse": 25, "text": "Have you not heard? \u24d9
I designed it long ago;
I planned it in days gone by.
I have now brought it to pass, \u24da
and you have crushed fortified cities
into piles of rubble.
", "comment": "\u24d9 Is 40:21; 45:7
\u24da Is 10:5"}, {"pk": 4037902, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 19, "verse": 26, "text": "Their inhabitants have become powerless,
dismayed, and ashamed.
They are plants of the field,
tender grass,
grass on the rooftops, \u24db
blasted by the east wind. [4]
", "comment": "[4] DSS; MT reads blasted before standing grain; Is 37:27
\u24db Ps 129:6"}, {"pk": 4037903, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 19, "verse": 27, "text": "But I know your sitting down, \u24dc
your going out and your coming in,
and your raging against me.
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 139:1-2"}, {"pk": 4037904, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 19, "verse": 28, "text": "Because your raging against me
and your arrogance have reached my ears,
I will put my hook in your nose \u24dd
and my bit in your mouth;
I will make you go back
the way you came.
", "comment": "\u24dd Ezk 19:9; 29:4; 38:4"}, {"pk": 4037905, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 19, "verse": 29, "text": "\u201cThis will be the sign \u24d0 for you: This year you will eat what grows on its own, and in the second year what grows from that. But in the third year sow and reap, plant vineyards and eat their fruit.", "comment": "\u24d0 Ex 3:14; 2Kg 20:8-9; Is 7:14"}, {"pk": 4037906, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 19, "verse": 30, "text": "The surviving remnant \u24d1 of the house of Judah will again take root downward and bear fruit upward.", "comment": "\u24d1 2Kg 19:4; 2Ch 32:22-23"}, {"pk": 4037907, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 19, "verse": 31, "text": "For a remnant will go out from Jerusalem, and survivors, from Mount Zion. \u24d2 The zeal of the LORD of Armies will accomplish this. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d2 Is 10:20
\u24d3 Is 9:7"}, {"pk": 4037908, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 19, "verse": 32, "text": "Therefore, this is what the LORD says about the king of Assyria:
He will not enter this city,
shoot an arrow here,
come before it with a shield,
or build up a siege ramp against it. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Is 8:7-10"}, {"pk": 4037909, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 19, "verse": 33, "text": "He will go back
the way he came,
and he will not enter this city.
This is the LORD\u2019s declaration."}, {"pk": 4037910, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 19, "verse": 34, "text": "I will defend this city and rescue it
for my sake and for the sake of my servant David.\u201d \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 1Kg 11:12-13; 2Kg 20:6; Is 31:5"}, {"pk": 4037911, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 19, "verse": 35, "text": "That night the angel of the LORD went out and struck down one hundred eighty-five thousand in the camp of the Assyrians. When the people got up the next morning\u2009\u2014\u2009there were all the dead bodies! \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 2Ch 32:21; Is 37:36"}, {"pk": 4037912, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 19, "verse": 36, "text": "So King Sennacherib of Assyria broke camp and left. He returned home and lived in Nineveh. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Jnh 1:2"}, {"pk": 4037913, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 19, "verse": 37, "text": "One day, while he was worshiping in the temple of his god Nisroch, his sons Adrammelech \u24d8 and Sharezer struck him down with the sword and escaped to the land of Ararat. \u24d9 Then his son Esar-haddon \u24da became king in his place.", "comment": "\u24d9 Gn 8:4; Jr 51:27
\u24d8 2Kg 17:31
\u24da Gn 10:11; Ezr 4:2"}, {"pk": 4037914, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 20, "verse": 1, "text": "In those days \u24db Hezekiah became terminally ill. \u24dc The prophet Isaiah \u24dd son of Amoz came and said to him, \u201cThis is what the LORD says: \u2018Set your house in order, for you are about to die; you will not recover.\u2019\u201d \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd Is 1:1; 2:1
\u24d0 2Sm 17:23
\u24db Is 38:1-8
\u24dc 2Ch 32:24"}, {"pk": 4037915, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 20, "verse": 2, "text": "Then Hezekiah turned his face to the wall \u24d1 and prayed to the LORD,", "comment": "\u24d1 1Kg 21:4"}, {"pk": 4037916, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 20, "verse": 3, "text": "\u201cPlease, LORD, remember \u24d2 how I have walked before you faithfully and wholeheartedly and have done what pleases you.\u201d [1] \u24d3 And Hezekiah wept bitterly. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d3 2Kg 18:3-6
[1] Lit what is good in your eyes
\u24d4 2Sm 12:21-22
\u24d2 Neh 5:19; 13:14,22,31"}, {"pk": 4037917, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 20, "verse": 4, "text": "Isaiah had not yet gone out of the inner courtyard when the word of the LORD came to him:"}, {"pk": 4037918, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 20, "verse": 5, "text": "\u201cGo back and tell Hezekiah, the leader \u24d5 of my people, \u2018This is what the LORD God of your ancestor David says: I have heard your prayer; \u24d6 I have seen your tears. Look, I will heal you. On the third day from now you will go up to the LORD\u2019s temple.", "comment": "\u24d5 1Sm 9:16; 10:1
\u24d6 Ps 39:12"}, {"pk": 4037919, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 20, "verse": 6, "text": "I will add fifteen years to your life. I will rescue you and this city from the grasp of the king of Assyria. I will defend this city for my sake and for the sake of my servant David.\u2019\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 2Kg 19:34"}, {"pk": 4037920, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 20, "verse": 7, "text": "Then Isaiah said, \u201cBring a lump of pressed figs.\u201d So they brought it and applied it to his infected skin, and he recovered. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Is 38:21"}, {"pk": 4037921, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 20, "verse": 8, "text": "Hezekiah had asked Isaiah, \u201cWhat is the sign \u24d9 that the LORD will heal me and that I will go up to the LORD\u2019s temple on the third day?\u201d", "comment": "\u24d9 Jdg 6:17,37,39"}, {"pk": 4037922, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 20, "verse": 9, "text": "Isaiah said, \u201cThis is the sign \u24da to you from the LORD that he will do what he has promised: Should the shadow go ahead ten steps or go back ten steps?\u201d", "comment": "\u24da Is 38:7"}, {"pk": 4037923, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 20, "verse": 10, "text": "Then Hezekiah answered, \u201cIt\u2019s easy for the shadow to lengthen ten steps. No, let the shadow go back ten steps.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4037924, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 20, "verse": 11, "text": "So the prophet Isaiah called out to the LORD, and he brought the shadow [2] back the ten steps it had descended on the stairway of Ahaz. [3] \u24db", "comment": "[2] Lit shadow on the steps
[3] Tg, Vg; DSS read on the steps of Ahaz\u2019s roof chamber; Is 38:8
\u24db Jos 10:12-14; Is 38:8"}, {"pk": 4037925, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 20, "verse": 12, "text": "At that time \u24dc Merodach-baladan [4] son of Baladan, king of Babylon, sent letters and a gift to Hezekiah since he heard that he had been sick.", "comment": "[4] Some Hb mss, LXX, Syr, Tg, some Vg mss, Is 39:1; other Hb mss read Berodach-baladan
\u24dc Is 39:1-8"}, {"pk": 4037926, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 20, "verse": 13, "text": "Hezekiah listened to the letters and showed the envoys his whole treasure house\u2009\u2014\u2009the silver, the gold, the spices, and the precious oil\u2009\u2014\u2009and his armory, and everything that was found in his treasuries. There was nothing in his palace and in all his realm that Hezekiah did not show them. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd 2Ch 32:27"}, {"pk": 4037927, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 20, "verse": 14, "text": "Then the prophet Isaiah came to King Hezekiah and asked him, \u201cWhere did these men come from and what did they say to you?\u201d Hezekiah replied, \u201cThey came from a distant country, from Babylon.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4037928, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 20, "verse": 15, "text": "Isaiah asked, \u201cWhat have they seen in your palace?\u201d Hezekiah answered, \u201cThey have seen everything in my palace. There isn\u2019t anything in my treasuries that I didn\u2019t show them.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4037929, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 20, "verse": 16, "text": "Then Isaiah said to Hezekiah, \u201cHear the word of the LORD:"}, {"pk": 4037930, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 20, "verse": 17, "text": "\u2018Look, the days are coming when everything in your palace and all that your fathers have stored up until today will be carried off to Babylon; nothing will be left,\u2019 \u24d0 says the LORD.", "comment": "\u24d0 2Kg 24:13; 2Ch 36:10"}, {"pk": 4037931, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 20, "verse": 18, "text": "\u2018Some of your descendants\u2009\u2014\u2009who come from you, whom you father\u2009\u2014\u2009will be taken away, \u24d1 and they will become eunuchs [5] in the palace of the king of Babylon.\u2019\u201d \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Dn 1:3-7,11
\u24d1 2Kg 24:12; 2Ch 33:11
[5] Or court officials"}, {"pk": 4037932, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 20, "verse": 19, "text": "Then Hezekiah said to Isaiah, \u201cThe word of the LORD that you have spoken is good,\u201d \u24d3 for he thought: Why not, if there will be peace and security during my lifetime?", "comment": "\u24d3 1Sm 3:18; 2Kg 22:20"}, {"pk": 4037933, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 20, "verse": 20, "text": "The rest of the events of Hezekiah\u2019s reign, along with all his might and how he made the pool \u24d4 and the tunnel and brought water into the city, \u24d5 are written in the Historical Record of Judah\u2019s Kings. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d4 Neh 3:16; Is 7:3
\u24d5 2Ch 32:30
\u24d6 2Kg 16:19"}, {"pk": 4037934, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 20, "verse": 21, "text": "Hezekiah rested with his fathers, and his son Manasseh became king in his place. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 2Ch 32:32-33"}, {"pk": 4037935, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 21, "verse": 1, "text": "Manasseh \u24d8 was twelve years old when he became king, and he reigned fifty-five years in Jerusalem. His mother\u2019s name was Hephzibah. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Is 62:4
\u24d8 2Ch 33:1-9"}, {"pk": 4037936, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 21, "verse": 2, "text": "He did what was evil in the LORD\u2019s sight, \u24da imitating the detestable practices of the nations that the LORD had dispossessed before the Israelites. \u24db", "comment": "\u24da 2Kg 20:16; Jr 15:4
\u24db 2Kg 16:3"}, {"pk": 4037937, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 21, "verse": 3, "text": "He rebuilt the high places that his father Hezekiah had destroyed \u24dc and reestablished the altars for Baal. He made an Asherah, \u24dd as King Ahab of Israel had done; \u24d0 he also bowed in worship to all the stars in the sky \u24d1 and served them.", "comment": "\u24dc 2Kg 18:4; 2Ch 31:1
\u24dd 2Kg 23:26
\u24d0 1Kg 16:32-33
\u24d1 2Kg 17:16; 23:5"}, {"pk": 4037938, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 21, "verse": 4, "text": "He built altars in the LORD\u2019s temple, \u24d2 where the LORD had said, \u201cJerusalem is where I will put my name.\u201d \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d2 2Kg 16:10-16
\u24d3 Dt 12:11,14; 1Kg 11:13"}, {"pk": 4037939, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 21, "verse": 5, "text": "He built altars to all the stars in the sky \u24d4 in both courtyards of the LORD\u2019s temple. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d4 2Kg 23:4-5
\u24d5 1Kg 7:12; 2Kg 23:12"}, {"pk": 4037940, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 21, "verse": 6, "text": "He sacrificed his son in the fire, [1] \u24d6 practiced witchcraft and divination, and consulted mediums and spiritists. \u24d7 He did a huge amount of evil in the LORD\u2019s sight, angering him. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d6 Lv 18:21; 2Kg 16:3; 2Ch 28:3
[1] Lit He made his son pass through the fire
\u24d8 2Kg 23:26
\u24d7 Lv 19:26,31; Dt 18:10-12; 2Kg 23:24"}, {"pk": 4037941, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 21, "verse": 7, "text": "Manasseh set up the carved image of Asherah, which he made, in the temple that the LORD had spoken about to David and his son Solomon: \u201cI will establish my name forever in this temple and in Jerusalem, which I have chosen out of all the tribes of Israel. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Dt 12:5; 1Kg 11:32"}, {"pk": 4037942, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 21, "verse": 8, "text": "I will never again cause the feet of the Israelites to wander from the land I gave to their ancestors if only they will be careful to do all I have commanded them\u2009\u2014\u2009the whole law that my servant Moses commanded them.\u201d \u24da", "comment": "\u24da 2Sm 7:10; 1Kg 9:1-9"}, {"pk": 4037943, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 21, "verse": 9, "text": "But they did not listen; Manasseh caused them to stray so that they did worse evil than the nations the LORD had destroyed before the Israelites. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db 1Kg 14:9"}, {"pk": 4037944, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 21, "verse": 10, "text": "The LORD said through his servants the prophets,"}, {"pk": 4037945, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 21, "verse": 11, "text": "\u201cSince King Manasseh of Judah has committed all these detestable acts \u24dc \u2009\u2014\u2009worse evil than the Amorites \u24dd who preceded him had done\u2009\u2014\u2009and by means of his idols has also caused Judah to sin,", "comment": "\u24dd Gn 15:16; 1Kg 21:16
\u24dc 2Kg 21:2; 24:3-4"}, {"pk": 4037946, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 21, "verse": 12, "text": "this is what the LORD God of Israel says: \u2018I am about to bring such disaster on Jerusalem and Judah that everyone who hears about it will shudder. [2] \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 1Sm 3:11; Jr 19:3
[2] Lit about it, his two ears will tingle; Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4037947, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 21, "verse": 13, "text": "I will stretch over Jerusalem the measuring line used on Samaria and the mason\u2019s level used on the house of Ahab, \u24d1 and I will wipe \u24d2 Jerusalem clean as one wipes a bowl\u2009\u2014\u2009wiping it and turning it upside down.", "comment": "\u24d2 2Kg 23:27
\u24d1 Is 34:11; Am 7:7-8"}, {"pk": 4037948, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 21, "verse": 14, "text": "I will abandon the remnant \u24d3 of my inheritance and hand them over to their enemies. They will become plunder and spoil to all their enemies,", "comment": "\u24d3 2Kg 19:4; Jr 6:9"}, {"pk": 4037949, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 21, "verse": 15, "text": "because they have done what is evil in my sight and have angered me from the day their ancestors came out of Egypt until today.\u2019\u201d \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Ex 32:22; Jr 25:7"}, {"pk": 4037950, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 21, "verse": 16, "text": "Manasseh also shed so much innocent blood that he filled Jerusalem with it from one end to another. \u24d5 This was in addition to his sin that he caused Judah to commit, so that they did what was evil in the LORD\u2019s sight.", "comment": "\u24d5 2Kg 24:4"}, {"pk": 4037951, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 21, "verse": 17, "text": "The rest \u24d6 of the events of Manasseh\u2019s reign, along with all his accomplishments and the sin that he committed, are written in the Historical Record of Judah\u2019s Kings. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 2Kg 20:20
\u24d6 2Ch 33:18-20"}, {"pk": 4037952, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 21, "verse": 18, "text": "Manasseh rested with his fathers and was buried in the garden of his own house, the garden of Uzza. His son Amon became king in his place."}, {"pk": 4037953, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 21, "verse": 19, "text": "Amon was twenty-two years old when he became king, \u24d8 and he reigned two years in Jerusalem. His mother\u2019s name was Meshullemeth daughter of Haruz; she was from Jotbah.", "comment": "\u24d8 2Ch 33:21-25"}, {"pk": 4037954, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 21, "verse": 20, "text": "He did what was evil in the LORD\u2019s sight, just as his father Manasseh had done. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 2Kg 21:2-7,11,16"}, {"pk": 4037955, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 21, "verse": 21, "text": "He walked in all the ways his father had walked; he served the idols his father had served, and he bowed in worship to them. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da 2Kg 16:2"}, {"pk": 4037956, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 21, "verse": 22, "text": "He abandoned the LORD God of his ancestors \u24db and did not walk in the ways of the LORD. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc 2Kg 22:17
\u24db 1Kg 11:33"}, {"pk": 4037957, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 21, "verse": 23, "text": "Amon\u2019s servants conspired against him and put the king to death in his own house. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd 2Kg 12:20; 14:19"}, {"pk": 4037958, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 21, "verse": 24, "text": "The common people [3] killed \u24d0 all who had conspired against King Amon, and they made his son Josiah \u24d1 king in his place.", "comment": "\u24d0 2Kg 14:5
[3] Lit The people of the land
\u24d1 2Kg 22:1"}, {"pk": 4037959, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 21, "verse": 25, "text": "The rest of the events of Amon\u2019s reign, along with his accomplishments, are written in the Historical Record of Judah\u2019s Kings."}, {"pk": 4037960, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 21, "verse": 26, "text": "He was buried in his tomb in the garden of Uzza, and his son Josiah became king in his place."}, {"pk": 4037961, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 22, "verse": 1, "text": "Josiah \u24d2 was eight years old when he became king, and he reigned thirty-one years in Jerusalem. His mother\u2019s name was Jedidah the daughter of Adaiah; she was from Bozkath. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d2 2Ch 34:1-2
\u24d3 Jos 15:39"}, {"pk": 4037962, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 22, "verse": 2, "text": "He did what was right in the LORD\u2019s sight and walked in all the ways of his ancestor David; \u24d4 he did not turn to the right or the left. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Dt 5:32; Jos 1:7
\u24d4 1Kg 14:8"}, {"pk": 4037963, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 22, "verse": 3, "text": "In the eighteenth year of King Josiah, the king sent the court secretary Shaphan son of Azaliah, son of Meshullam, to the LORD\u2019s temple, \u24d6 saying,", "comment": "\u24d6 2Ch 34:8"}, {"pk": 4037964, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 22, "verse": 4, "text": "\u201cGo up to the high priest Hilkiah so that he may total up the silver brought into the LORD\u2019s temple\u2009\u2014\u2009the silver the doorkeepers have collected from the people. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 2Kg 12:4,9-10"}, {"pk": 4037965, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 22, "verse": 5, "text": "It is to be given to those doing the work\u2009\u2014\u2009those who oversee the LORD\u2019s temple. They in turn are to give it to the workmen in the LORD\u2019s temple to repair the damage. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 2Kg 12:5"}, {"pk": 4037966, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 22, "verse": 6, "text": "They are to give it to the carpenters, builders, and masons to buy timber and quarried stone to repair the temple. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 2Kg 12:11-12"}, {"pk": 4037967, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 22, "verse": 7, "text": "But no accounting is to be required from them for the silver given to them since they work with integrity.\u201d \u24da", "comment": "\u24da 2Kg 12:15; 1Co 4:2"}, {"pk": 4037968, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 22, "verse": 8, "text": "The high priest Hilkiah told the court secretary Shaphan, \u201cI have found the book of the law \u24db in the LORD\u2019s temple,\u201d and he gave the book to Shaphan, who read it.", "comment": "\u24db Dt 31:24-26; 2Ch 34:14-15"}, {"pk": 4037969, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 22, "verse": 9, "text": "Then the court secretary Shaphan went to the king and reported, [1] \u201cYour servants have emptied out the silver that was found in the temple and have given it to those doing the work\u2009\u2014\u2009those who oversee the LORD\u2019s temple.\u201d", "comment": "[1] Lit and returned a word to the king and said"}, {"pk": 4037970, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 22, "verse": 10, "text": "Then the court secretary Shaphan told the king, \u201cThe priest Hilkiah has given me a book,\u201d and Shaphan read it in the presence of the king. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Dt 17:18-20"}, {"pk": 4037971, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 22, "verse": 11, "text": "When the king heard the words of the book of the law, he tore his clothes. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Gn 37:34; Jos 7:6"}, {"pk": 4037972, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 22, "verse": 12, "text": "Then he commanded the priest Hilkiah, Ahikam \u24d0 son of Shaphan, Achbor \u24d1 son of Micaiah, the court secretary Shaphan, and the king\u2019s servant Asaiah:", "comment": "\u24d0 2Kg 25:22; Jr 26:24
\u24d1 2Ch 34:20"}, {"pk": 4037973, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 22, "verse": 13, "text": "\u201cGo and inquire of the LORD for me, the people, and all Judah about the words in this book that has been found. For great is the LORD\u2019s wrath that is kindled against us because our ancestors have not obeyed the words of this book in order to do everything written about us.\u201d \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Dt 29:24-28; 31:17-18"}, {"pk": 4037974, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 22, "verse": 14, "text": "So \u24d3 the priest Hilkiah, Ahikam, Achbor, Shaphan, and Asaiah went to the prophetess \u24d4 Huldah, wife of Shallum son of Tikvah, \u24d5 son of Harhas, keeper of the wardrobe. She lived in Jerusalem in the Second District. \u24d6 They spoke with her.", "comment": "\u24d3 2Ch 34:22-28
\u24d4 Ex 15:20
\u24d5 2Ch 34:22
\u24d6 Zph 1:10"}, {"pk": 4037975, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 22, "verse": 15, "text": "She said to them, \u201cThis is what the LORD God of Israel says: Say to the man who sent you to me,"}, {"pk": 4037976, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 22, "verse": 16, "text": "\u2018This is what the LORD says: I am about to bring disaster on this place and on its inhabitants, fulfilling [2] all the words of the book that the king of Judah has read, \u24d7", "comment": "[2] fulfilling supplied for clarity
\u24d7 Dt 29:27; Dn 9:11-14"}, {"pk": 4037977, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 22, "verse": 17, "text": "because they have abandoned me and burned incense to other gods in order to anger me with all the work of their hands. My wrath will be kindled against this place, and it will not be quenched.\u2019 \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Dt 29:25-26; 1Kg 9:9"}, {"pk": 4037978, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 22, "verse": 18, "text": "Say this to the king of Judah who sent you to inquire of the LORD: \u2018This is what the LORD God of Israel says: As for the words that you heard, \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 2Ch 34:26"}, {"pk": 4037979, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 22, "verse": 19, "text": "because your heart was tender and you humbled yourself before the LORD \u24da when you heard what I spoke against this place and against its inhabitants, that they would become a desolation and a curse, \u24db and because you have torn your clothes and wept before me, I myself have heard\u2019\u2009\u2014\u2009this is the LORD\u2019s declaration.", "comment": "\u24da 1Sm 24:5; 1Kg 21:29
\u24db Dt 28:15; Jr 26:6"}, {"pk": 4037980, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 22, "verse": 20, "text": "\u2018Therefore, I will indeed gather you to your fathers, and you will be gathered to your grave in peace. \u24dc Your eyes will not see all the disaster that I am bringing on this place.\u2019\u201d Then they reported [3] to the king.", "comment": "\u24dc 2Kg 20:19; 23:30
[3] Lit returned a word"}, {"pk": 4037981, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 23, "verse": 1, "text": "So the king sent messengers, \u24dd and they gathered all the elders \u24d0 of Judah and Jerusalem to him.", "comment": "\u24dd 2Ch 34:29-32
\u24d0 2Kg 10:1"}, {"pk": 4037982, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 23, "verse": 2, "text": "Then the king went to the LORD\u2019s temple with all the men of Judah and all the inhabitants of Jerusalem, as well as the priests and the prophets\u2009\u2014\u2009all the people from the youngest to the oldest. He read in their hearing all the words of the book of the covenant \u24d1 that had been found in the LORD\u2019s temple. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d1 Dt 31:10-13
\u24d2 2Kg 22:8"}, {"pk": 4037983, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 23, "verse": 3, "text": "Next, the king stood by the pillar [1] \u24d3 and made a covenant \u24d4 in the LORD\u2019s presence to follow the LORD and to keep his commands, his decrees, and his statutes with all his heart and with all his soul \u24d5 in order to carry out the words of this covenant that were written in this book; all the people agreed to [2] the covenant. \u24d6", "comment": "[2] Lit people took a stand in
[1] 2Ch 34:31 reads platform
\u24d3 1Kg 7:15; 2Kg 11:14
\u24d4 2Kg 11:17
\u24d5 Dt 6:4-6; 13:4
\u24d6 Ex 24:3-8; Jos 24:14-28"}, {"pk": 4037984, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 23, "verse": 4, "text": "Then the king commanded the high priest Hilkiah \u24d7 and the priests of the second rank \u24d8 and the doorkeepers to bring out of the LORD\u2019s sanctuary all the articles made for Baal, Asherah, and all the stars in the sky. \u24d9 He burned them outside Jerusalem in the fields of the Kidron and carried their ashes to Bethel. \u24da", "comment": "\u24d7 2Kg 22:8,14
\u24d8 2Kg 25:18; Jr 35:4; 52:24
\u24d9 2Kg 21:3,7; 2Ch 33:3
\u24da 2Kg 23:15"}, {"pk": 4037985, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 23, "verse": 5, "text": "Then he did away with the idolatrous priests the kings of Judah had appointed to burn incense at the high places \u24db in the cities of Judah and in the areas surrounding Jerusalem. They had burned incense to Baal, and to the sun, moon, constellations, and all the stars in the sky. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc 2Kg 21:3
\u24db 2Kg 16:4"}, {"pk": 4037986, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 23, "verse": 6, "text": "He brought out the Asherah pole \u24dd from the LORD\u2019s temple to the Kidron Valley outside Jerusalem. He burned it at the Kidron Valley, \u24d0 beat it to dust, \u24d1 and threw its dust on the graves of the common people. [3] \u24d2", "comment": "[3] Lit the sons of the people
\u24dd 1Kg 14:15,23; 2Kg 18:4; 21:7
\u24d0 1Kg 15:13
\u24d1 2Kg 23:15
\u24d2 2Ch 34:4; Jr 26:23"}, {"pk": 4037987, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 23, "verse": 7, "text": "He also tore down the houses of the male cult prostitutes \u24d3 that were in the LORD\u2019s temple, in which the women were weaving tapestries [4] for Asherah. \u24d4", "comment": "[4] Or clothing
\u24d3 Dt 23:17; 1Kg 14:24; 15:12
\u24d4 Ex 38:8; Ezk 16:16"}, {"pk": 4037988, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 23, "verse": 8, "text": "Then Josiah brought all the priests from the cities of Judah, and he defiled the high places \u24d5 from Geba \u24d6 to Beer-sheba, \u24d7 where the priests had burned incense. He tore down the high places of the city gates at the entrance of the gate of Joshua the governor of the city (on the left at the city gate).", "comment": "\u24d7 1Sm 3:20
\u24d5 2Kg 18:4
\u24d6 Jos 21:17; 1Kg 15:22"}, {"pk": 4037989, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 23, "verse": 9, "text": "The priests of the high places, however, did not come up to the altar of the LORD in Jerusalem; instead, they ate unleavened bread with their fellow priests. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Ezk 44:10-14"}, {"pk": 4037990, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 23, "verse": 10, "text": "He defiled Topheth, \u24d9 which is in Ben Himmon Valley, \u24da so that no one could sacrifice his son or daughter in the fire [5] \u24db to Molech. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc 1Kg 11:7; Jr 32:35
\u24d9 Is 30:33; Jr 7:31-32
\u24da Jos 15:8
[5] Lit could make his son or daughter pass through the fire
\u24db Lv 18:21; 20:2-5"}, {"pk": 4037991, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 23, "verse": 11, "text": "He did away with the horses that the kings of Judah had dedicated to the sun. They had been at the entrance of the LORD\u2019s temple in the precincts by the chamber of Nathan-melech, the eunuch. He also burned the chariots of the sun. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Dt 4:19; Ezk 8:16"}, {"pk": 4037992, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 23, "verse": 12, "text": "The king tore down the altars that the kings of Judah had made on the roof \u24d0 of Ahaz\u2019s upper chamber. \u24d1 He also tore down the altars that Manasseh had made \u24d2 in the two courtyards of the LORD\u2019s temple. Then he smashed them [6] there and threw their dust into the Kidron Valley.", "comment": "[6] Text emended; MT reads he ran from
\u24d0 Jr 19:13; Zph 1:4-5
\u24d1 2Kg 20:11
\u24d2 2Kg 21:5; 2Ch 33:5"}, {"pk": 4037993, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 23, "verse": 13, "text": "The king also defiled the high places that were across from Jerusalem, to the south of the Mount of Destruction, which King Solomon of Israel had built for Ashtoreth, the abhorrent idol of the Sidonians; for Chemosh, the abhorrent idol of Moab; and for Milcom, the detestable idol of the Ammonites. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 1Kg 11:5-8"}, {"pk": 4037994, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 23, "verse": 14, "text": "He broke the sacred pillars into pieces, \u24d4 cut down the Asherah poles, \u24d5 then filled their places with human bones.", "comment": "\u24d4 Ex 23:24
\u24d5 2Kg 18:4"}, {"pk": 4037995, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 23, "verse": 15, "text": "He even tore down the altar at Bethel \u24d6 and the high place \u24d7 that had been made by Jeroboam son of Nebat, who caused Israel to sin. He burned the high place, crushed it to dust, and burned the Asherah. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d7 1Kg 12:28-33
\u24d6 1Kg 13:1-3
\u24d8 2Kg 23:6"}, {"pk": 4037996, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 23, "verse": 16, "text": "As Josiah turned, he saw the tombs there on the mountain. He sent someone to take the bones out of the tombs, and he burned them on the altar. \u24d9 He defiled it according to the word of the LORD proclaimed by the man of God [7] who proclaimed these things. \u24da", "comment": "[7] LXX adds when Jeroboam stood by the altar of the feast. And he turned and raised his eyes to the tomb of the man of God
\u24d9 2Ch 34:5
\u24da 1Kg 13:2"}, {"pk": 4037997, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 23, "verse": 17, "text": "Then he said, \u201cWhat is this monument I see?\u201d The men of the city told him, \u201cIt is the tomb of the man of God who came from Judah and proclaimed these things that you have done to the altar at Bethel.\u201d \u24db", "comment": "\u24db 1Kg 13:1,31-32"}, {"pk": 4037998, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 23, "verse": 18, "text": "So he said, \u201cLet him rest. Don\u2019t let anyone disturb his bones.\u201d So they left his bones undisturbed with the bones of the prophet who came from Samaria. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc 1Kg 13:29-31"}, {"pk": 4037999, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 23, "verse": 19, "text": "Josiah also removed all the shrines of the high places that were in the cities of Samaria, which the kings of Israel had made to anger the LORD. \u24dd Josiah did the same things to them that he had done at Bethel.", "comment": "\u24dd 2Ch 34:6-7"}, {"pk": 4038000, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 23, "verse": 20, "text": "He slaughtered on the altars all the priests of those high places, \u24d0 and he burned human bones on the altars. \u24d1 Then he returned to Jerusalem.", "comment": "\u24d0 1Kg 12:31; 13:2
\u24d1 2Kg 10:25; 11:18; 2Ch 34:5"}, {"pk": 4038001, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 23, "verse": 21, "text": "The king commanded all the people, \u201cObserve the Passover of the LORD your God as written in the book of the covenant.\u201d \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Nm 9:1-14; Dt 16:1-8; 2Ch 35:1-6"}, {"pk": 4038002, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 23, "verse": 22, "text": "No such Passover had ever been observed from the time of the judges who judged Israel through the entire time of the kings of Israel and Judah."}, {"pk": 4038003, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 23, "verse": 23, "text": "But in the eighteenth year of King Josiah, the LORD\u2019s Passover was observed in Jerusalem. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 2Ch 35:18-19"}, {"pk": 4038004, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 23, "verse": 24, "text": "In addition, Josiah eradicated the mediums, the spiritists, \u24d4 household idols, \u24d5 images, and all the abhorrent things \u24d6 that were seen in the land of Judah and in Jerusalem. He did this in order to carry out the words of the law that were written in the book that the priest Hilkiah found in the LORD\u2019s temple. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 Dt 7:26; 2Kg 16:3
\u24d4 Lv 19:31; 2Kg 21:6
\u24d5 Gn 31:19
\u24d7 2Kg 22:8; 23:2-3"}, {"pk": 4038005, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 23, "verse": 25, "text": "Before him there was no king like him who turned to the LORD with all his heart and with all his soul and with all his strength \u24d8 according to all the law of Moses, and no one like him arose after him. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 1Kg 3:12; 2Kg 18:5
\u24d8 Dt 6:4-9; 2Kg 23:3"}, {"pk": 4038006, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 23, "verse": 26, "text": "In spite of all that, the LORD did not turn from the fury of his intense burning anger, which burned against Judah because of all the affronts with which Manasseh had angered him. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da 2Kg 21:11-13; Jr 15:4"}, {"pk": 4038007, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 23, "verse": 27, "text": "For the LORD had said, \u201cI will also remove Judah from my presence just as I have removed Israel. \u24db I will reject this city Jerusalem, that I have chosen, and the temple about which I said, \u2018My name will be there.\u2019\u201d \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Dt 12:11; 1Kg 9:3; 2Kg 21:4
\u24db 2Kg 18:11-12"}, {"pk": 4038008, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 23, "verse": 28, "text": "The rest of the events of Josiah\u2019s reign, \u24dd along with all his accomplishments, are written in the Historical Record of Judah\u2019s Kings.", "comment": "\u24dd 2Ch 35:20-27"}, {"pk": 4038009, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 23, "verse": 29, "text": "During his reign, Pharaoh Neco king of Egypt \u24d0 marched up to help the king of Assyria at the Euphrates River. King Josiah went to confront him, and at Megiddo \u24d1 when Neco saw him he killed him.", "comment": "\u24d0 Jr 46:2
\u24d1 Jdg 5:19"}, {"pk": 4038010, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 23, "verse": 30, "text": "From Megiddo his servants carried his dead body in a chariot, brought him into Jerusalem, and buried him in his own tomb. \u24d2 Then the common people [8] took Jehoahaz son of Josiah, anointed him, and made him king in place of his father. \u24d3", "comment": "[8] Lit the people of the land, also in v. 35
\u24d2 2Kg 9:28
\u24d3 2Ch 36:1"}, {"pk": 4038011, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 23, "verse": 31, "text": "Jehoahaz \u24d4 was \u24d5 twenty-three years old when he became king, and he reigned three months in Jerusalem. His mother\u2019s name was Hamutal \u24d6 daughter of Jeremiah; she was from Libnah.", "comment": "\u24d4 1Ch 3:15; Jr 22:11
\u24d5 2Ch 36:2-3
\u24d6 2Kg 24:18"}, {"pk": 4038012, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 23, "verse": 32, "text": "He did what was evil in the LORD\u2019s sight just as his ancestors had done. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 2Kg 21:2-7"}, {"pk": 4038013, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 23, "verse": 33, "text": "Pharaoh Neco imprisoned him at Riblah \u24d8 in the land of Hamath \u24d9 to keep him from reigning in Jerusalem, and he imposed on the land a fine of seventy-five hundred pounds [9] of silver and seventy-five pounds [10] of gold.", "comment": "[10] Lit one talent
\u24d8 2Kg 25:6
\u24d9 1Kg 8:65
[9] Lit 100 talents"}, {"pk": 4038014, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 23, "verse": 34, "text": "Then \u24da Pharaoh Neco made Eliakim \u24db son of Josiah king in place of his father Josiah and changed Eliakim\u2019s name to Jehoiakim. \u24dc But Neco took Jehoahaz and went to Egypt, and he died there. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dc 2Kg 24:17; 2Ch 36:4
\u24da 2Ch 36:4-5
\u24db 1Ch 3:15
\u24dd Jr 22:11-12; Ezk 19:3-4"}, {"pk": 4038015, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 23, "verse": 35, "text": "So Jehoiakim gave the silver and the gold to Pharaoh, but at Pharaoh\u2019s command he taxed the land to give it. He exacted the silver and the gold from the common people, each according to his assessment, \u24d0 to give it to Pharaoh Neco.", "comment": "\u24d0 Ex 30:12-16; Lv 27:2-8"}, {"pk": 4038016, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 23, "verse": 36, "text": "Jehoiakim was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned eleven years in Jerusalem. His mother\u2019s name was Zebidah daughter of Pedaiah; she was from Rumah."}, {"pk": 4038017, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 23, "verse": 37, "text": "He did what was evil \u24d1 in the LORD\u2019s sight just as his ancestors had done.", "comment": "\u24d1 Jr 22:13-19; 36:1-26"}, {"pk": 4038018, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 24, "verse": 1, "text": "During \u24d2 Jehoiakim\u2019s reign, \u24d3 King Nebuchadnezzar \u24d4 of Babylon \u24d5 attacked. \u24d6 Jehoiakim became his vassal for three years, and then he turned and rebelled against him.", "comment": "\u24d5 2Kg 20:14
\u24d2 2Ch 36:6-8
\u24d3 2Kg 23:26-27
\u24d4 2Kg 24:10-11; Dn 1:1
\u24d6 Jr 35:11"}, {"pk": 4038019, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 24, "verse": 2, "text": "The LORD sent Chaldean, Aramean, \u24d7 Moabite, \u24d8 and Ammonite raiders against Jehoiakim. He sent them against Judah to destroy it, according to the word of the LORD he had spoken through his servants the prophets. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d7 2Kg 6:23
\u24d9 2Kg 23:27
\u24d8 2Kg 13:20"}, {"pk": 4038020, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 24, "verse": 3, "text": "Indeed, this happened to Judah at the LORD\u2019s command to remove them from his presence. \u24da It was because of the sins of Manasseh, according to all he had done, \u24db", "comment": "\u24db 2Kg 23:26
\u24da 2Kg 18:25"}, {"pk": 4038021, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 24, "verse": 4, "text": "and also because of all the innocent blood he had shed. He had filled Jerusalem with innocent blood, \u24dc and the LORD was not willing to forgive.", "comment": "\u24dc 2Kg 21:16"}, {"pk": 4038022, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 24, "verse": 5, "text": "The rest of the events of Jehoiakim\u2019s reign, along with all his accomplishments, are written in the Historical Record of Judah\u2019s Kings. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd 2Kg 23:28"}, {"pk": 4038023, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 24, "verse": 6, "text": "Jehoiakim rested with his fathers, and his son Jehoiachin became king in his place. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Jr 22:18-19"}, {"pk": 4038024, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 24, "verse": 7, "text": "Now the king of Egypt did not march out of his land again, \u24d1 for the king of Babylon took everything that had belonged to the king of Egypt, \u24d2 from the Brook of Egypt to the Euphrates River. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d1 Jr 37:5-7
\u24d2 Jr 46:2
\u24d3 Gn 15:18; 1Kg 4:21; Is 27:12"}, {"pk": 4038025, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 24, "verse": 8, "text": "Jehoiachin was eighteen years old when he became king, and he reigned three months in Jerusalem. His mother\u2019s name was Nehushta daughter of Elnathan; she was from Jerusalem. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 2Ch 36:9; Jr 22:24-30"}, {"pk": 4038026, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 24, "verse": 9, "text": "He did what was evil in the LORD\u2019s sight just as his father had done."}, {"pk": 4038027, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 24, "verse": 10, "text": "At that time \u24d5 the servants of King Nebuchadnezzar \u24d6 of Babylon marched up to Jerusalem, and the city came under siege.", "comment": "\u24d5 2Ch 36:10
\u24d6 2Kg 24:1; Dn 1:1"}, {"pk": 4038028, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 24, "verse": 11, "text": "King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon came to the city while his servants were besieging it."}, {"pk": 4038029, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 24, "verse": 12, "text": "King Jehoiachin of Judah, along with his mother, his servants, his commanders, and his officials, [1] surrendered to the king of Babylon. \u24d7 So the king of Babylon took him captive in the eighth year of his reign.", "comment": "[1] Or eunuchs
\u24d7 2Kg 25:27; Jr 22:24-30"}, {"pk": 4038030, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 24, "verse": 13, "text": "He also carried off from there all the treasures of the LORD\u2019s temple and the treasures of the king\u2019s palace, and he cut into pieces all the gold articles that King Solomon of Israel had made \u24d8 for the LORD\u2019s sanctuary, just as the LORD had predicted. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d8 1Kg 7:48-50
\u24d9 2Kg 20:16-18; Is 39:5-7"}, {"pk": 4038031, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 24, "verse": 14, "text": "He deported all Jerusalem and all the commanders and all the best soldiers \u24da \u2009\u2014\u2009ten thousand captives \u24db including all the craftsmen and metalsmiths. \u24dc Except for the poorest people of the land, \u24dd no one remained.", "comment": "\u24dd 2Kg 25:12
\u24da Jr 24:1
\u24db Jr 52:28
\u24dc Jr 24:1; 29:2"}, {"pk": 4038032, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 24, "verse": 15, "text": "Nebuchadnezzar deported Jehoiachin to Babylon. He took the king\u2019s mother, the king\u2019s wives, his officials, and the leading men of the land into exile from Jerusalem to Babylon. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 2Ch 36:10; Jr 22:24-28"}, {"pk": 4038033, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 24, "verse": 16, "text": "The king of Babylon brought captive into Babylon all seven thousand of the best soldiers and one thousand craftsmen and metalsmiths\u2009\u2014\u2009all strong and fit for war."}, {"pk": 4038034, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 24, "verse": 17, "text": "And the king of Babylon made Mattaniah, Jehoiachin\u2019s [2] uncle, king in his place and changed his name to Zedekiah. \u24d1", "comment": "[2] Lit his
\u24d1 1Ch 3:15; 2Ch 36:11; Jr 1:3"}, {"pk": 4038035, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 24, "verse": 18, "text": "Zedekiah \u24d2 was twenty-one years old when he became king, \u24d3 and he reigned eleven years in Jerusalem. His mother\u2019s name was Hamutal \u24d4 daughter of Jeremiah; she was from Libnah.", "comment": "\u24d4 2Kg 23:31
\u24d2 Jr 27:1; 28:1
\u24d3 2Ch 36:11-12; Jr 52:1-3"}, {"pk": 4038036, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 24, "verse": 19, "text": "Zedekiah did what was evil in the LORD\u2019s sight just as Jehoiakim had done. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 2Kg 23:37"}, {"pk": 4038037, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 24, "verse": 20, "text": "Because of the LORD\u2019s anger, \u24d6 it came to the point in Jerusalem and Judah that he finally banished them from his presence. \u24d7 Then Zedekiah rebelled against the king of Babylon. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d7 2Kg 13:23
\u24d6 Dt 4:26; 29:27; 2Kg 23:26
\u24d8 2Ch 36:13; Ezk 17:15"}, {"pk": 4038038, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 25, "verse": 1, "text": "In the ninth year \u24d9 of Zedekiah\u2019s reign, \u24da on the tenth day of the tenth month, King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon advanced against Jerusalem with his entire army. \u24db They laid siege to the city and built a siege wall against it all around. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Ezk 21:22
\u24d9 Jr 32:1
\u24da Jr 39:1-7; 52:4-11
\u24db Jr 21:2; 34:1-2; Ezk 24:2"}, {"pk": 4038039, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 25, "verse": 2, "text": "The city was under siege until King Zedekiah\u2019s eleventh year."}, {"pk": 4038040, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 25, "verse": 3, "text": "By the ninth day of the fourth month the famine was so severe in the city that the common people had no food. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd 2Kg 6:24-25; Lm 4:9-10"}, {"pk": 4038041, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 25, "verse": 4, "text": "Then the city was broken into, \u24d0 and all the warriors fled \u24d1 at night by way of the city gate between the two walls near the king\u2019s garden, \u24d2 even though the Chaldeans surrounded the city. As the king made his way along the route to the Arabah, \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Dt 2:8
\u24d0 Jr 39:2
\u24d1 Ezk 33:21
\u24d2 Neh 3:15"}, {"pk": 4038042, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 25, "verse": 5, "text": "the Chaldean army pursued him and overtook him in the plains of Jericho. Zedekiah\u2019s entire army left him and scattered. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Lv 26:36; Ezk 12:14; 17:21"}, {"pk": 4038043, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 25, "verse": 6, "text": "The Chaldeans seized the king \u24d5 and brought him up to the king of Babylon \u24d6 at Riblah, \u24d7 and they passed sentence on him.", "comment": "\u24d6 Jr 32:4
\u24d5 Jr 34:21-22
\u24d7 Nm 34:11; 2Kg 23:33; Jr 52:9"}, {"pk": 4038044, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 25, "verse": 7, "text": "They slaughtered Zedekiah\u2019s sons before his eyes. Finally, the king of Babylon blinded Zedekiah, bound him in bronze chains, and took him to Babylon. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Jr 39:6-7; Ezk 12:13"}, {"pk": 4038045, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 25, "verse": 8, "text": "On \u24d9 the seventh day of the fifth month\u2009\u2014\u2009which was the nineteenth year of King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon\u2009\u2014\u2009Nebuzaradan, the captain of the guards, a servant of the king of Babylon, entered Jerusalem. \u24da", "comment": "\u24d9 Jr 39:8-10; 52:12-16
\u24da 2Kg 24:12; Jr 39:9; 52:12"}, {"pk": 4038046, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 25, "verse": 9, "text": "He burned the LORD\u2019s temple, \u24db the king\u2019s palace, \u24dc and all the houses of Jerusalem; he burned down \u24dd all the great houses.", "comment": "\u24db 1Kg 9:8; 2Ch 36:19
\u24dc Jr 39:8; Am 2:5
\u24dd Jr 17:27"}, {"pk": 4038047, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 25, "verse": 10, "text": "The whole Chaldean army with the captain of the guards tore down the walls \u24d0 surrounding Jerusalem.", "comment": "\u24d0 2Kg 24:13; Neh 1:3; Jr 50:15"}, {"pk": 4038048, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 25, "verse": 11, "text": "Nebuzaradan, the captain of the guards, deported the rest of the people who remained in the city, the deserters who had defected to the king of Babylon, and the rest of the population. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 2Ch 36:20; Jr 5:19; 39:1-9"}, {"pk": 4038049, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 25, "verse": 12, "text": "But the captain of the guards left some of the poorest of the land to be vinedressers and farmers. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 2Kg 24:14; Jr 39:10; 40:7"}, {"pk": 4038050, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 25, "verse": 13, "text": "Now \u24d3 the Chaldeans broke into pieces the bronze pillars \u24d4 of the LORD\u2019s temple, the water carts, and the bronze basin, [1] \u24d5 which were in the LORD\u2019s temple, and carried the bronze to Babylon. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Jr 27:19-22
\u24d3 Jr 52:17-27
\u24d4 2Kg 20:17; 2Ch 36:18; Jr 52:17
[1] Lit sea
\u24d5 1Kg 7:23; 2Ch 4:2-4"}, {"pk": 4038051, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 25, "verse": 14, "text": "They also took the pots, shovels, wick trimmers, dishes, and all the bronze articles used in the priests\u2019 service. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Ex 27:3; 1Kg 7:47-50; 2Ch 4:16"}, {"pk": 4038052, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 25, "verse": 15, "text": "The captain of the guards took away the firepans and sprinkling basins\u2009\u2014\u2009whatever was gold or silver. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 2Kg 24:13; Jr 15:13; 20:5"}, {"pk": 4038053, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 25, "verse": 16, "text": "As for the two pillars, the one basin, and the water carts that Solomon had made for the LORD\u2019s temple, the weight of the bronze of all these articles was beyond measure. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 1Kg 7:47"}, {"pk": 4038054, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 25, "verse": 17, "text": "One pillar was twenty-seven feet [2] tall and had a bronze capital on top of it. The capital, encircled by a grating and pomegranates of bronze, stood five feet [3] high. The second pillar was the same, with its own grating. \u24da", "comment": "[3] Lit three cubits
\u24da 1Kg 7:15-22
[2] Lit 18 cubits"}, {"pk": 4038055, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 25, "verse": 18, "text": "The captain of the guards \u24db also took away Seraiah \u24dc the chief priest, Zephaniah \u24dd the priest of the second rank, and the three doorkeepers.", "comment": "\u24db Jr 39:9-13; 52:12-16,24
\u24dd Jr 21:1; 29:25,29
\u24dc 1Ch 6:14; Ezr 7:1"}, {"pk": 4038056, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 25, "verse": 19, "text": "From the city he took a court official [4] who had been appointed over the warriors; five trusted royal aides [5] \u24d0 found in the city; the secretary of the commander of the army, who enlisted the people of the land for military duty; and sixty men from the common people [6] who were found within the city.", "comment": "[4] Or eunuch
[6] Lit the people of the land
\u24d0 Jr 52:25
[5] Lit five men who look on the king\u2019s face"}, {"pk": 4038057, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 25, "verse": 20, "text": "Nebuzaradan, the captain of the guards, took them and brought them to the king of Babylon at Riblah. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 2Kg 23:33"}, {"pk": 4038058, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 25, "verse": 21, "text": "The king of Babylon put them to death at Riblah in the land of Hamath. So Judah went into exile from its land. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Dt 28:63-64; 2Kg 23:27"}, {"pk": 4038059, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 25, "verse": 22, "text": "King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon appointed Gedaliah \u24d3 son of Ahikam, son of Shaphan, over the rest of the people he left in the land of Judah. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Is 1:9; Jr 40:5
\u24d3 Jr 39:14; 40:7-9"}, {"pk": 4038060, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 25, "verse": 23, "text": "When all the commanders of the armies\u2009\u2014\u2009they and their men\u2009\u2014\u2009heard that the king of Babylon had appointed Gedaliah, they came to Gedaliah at Mizpah. \u24d5 The commanders included Ishmael son of Nethaniah, Johanan son of Kareah, Seraiah son of Tanhumeth the Netophathite, and Jaazaniah son of the Maacathite\u2009\u2014\u2009they and their men. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Jr 40:7-8
\u24d5 Jos 18:26"}, {"pk": 4038061, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 25, "verse": 24, "text": "Gedaliah swore an oath to them and their men, assuring them, \u201cDon\u2019t be afraid of the servants of the Chaldeans. Live in the land and serve the king of Babylon, and it will go well for you.\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Jr 40:9"}, {"pk": 4038062, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 25, "verse": 25, "text": "In the seventh month, however, Ishmael son of Nethaniah, son of Elishama, of the royal family, came with ten men and struck down Gedaliah, and he died. Also, they killed the Judeans and the Chaldeans who were with him at Mizpah. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Jr 41:1-2"}, {"pk": 4038063, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 25, "verse": 26, "text": "Then all the people, from the youngest to the oldest, and the commanders of the army, left and went to Egypt, for they were afraid of the Chaldeans. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Is 30:2; Jr 43:4-7"}, {"pk": 4038064, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 25, "verse": 27, "text": "On \u24da the twenty-seventh day of the twelfth month of the thirty-seventh year of the exile of Judah\u2019s King Jehoiachin, in the year Evil-merodach became king of Babylon, he pardoned King Jehoiachin \u24db of Judah and released him [7] from prison. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24db 2Kg 24:12
[7] and released him supplied for clarity
\u24dc Gn 40:13,20
\u24da Jr 52:31-34"}, {"pk": 4038065, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 25, "verse": 28, "text": "He spoke kindly \u24dd to him and set his throne over the thrones of the kings who were with him in Babylon. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd 1Kg 8:50
\u24d0 Ezr 5:5; 7:6,28"}, {"pk": 4038066, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 25, "verse": 29, "text": "So Jehoiachin changed his prison clothes, and he dined regularly in the presence of the king of Babylon for the rest of his life. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 2Sm 9:7"}, {"pk": 4038067, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 12, "chapter": 25, "verse": 30, "text": "As for his allowance, a regular allowance \u24d2 was given to him by the king, a portion for each day, for the rest of his life.", "comment": "\u24d2 Gn 43:34; Neh 12:47"}, {"pk": 4038068, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 1, "verse": 1, "text": "Adam, \u24d3 Seth, Enosh,
", "comment": "\u24d3 Gn 4:25\u20145:32"}, {"pk": 4038069, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 1, "verse": 2, "text": "Kenan, Mahalalel, Jared,
"}, {"pk": 4038070, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 1, "verse": 3, "text": "Enoch, Methuselah, Lamech,
"}, {"pk": 4038071, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 1, "verse": 4, "text": "Noah, Noah\u2019s sons: [1] Shem, Ham, and Japheth.
", "comment": "[1] LXX; MT omits Noah\u2019s sons"}, {"pk": 4038072, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 1, "verse": 5, "text": "Japheth\u2019s \u24d4 sons: Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras.
", "comment": "\u24d4 Gn 10:2-4"}, {"pk": 4038073, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 1, "verse": 6, "text": "Gomer\u2019s sons: Ashkenaz, Riphath, [2] and Togarmah.
", "comment": "[2] Some Hb mss, LXX, Vg; other Hb mss read Diphath; Gn 10:3"}, {"pk": 4038074, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 1, "verse": 7, "text": "Javan\u2019s sons: Elishah, Tarshish, Kittim, and Rodanim. [3]
", "comment": "[3] Some Hb mss, Syr read Dodanim; Gn 10:4"}, {"pk": 4038075, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 1, "verse": 8, "text": "Ham\u2019s sons: Cush, Mizraim, [4] Put, and Canaan.
", "comment": "[4] = Egypt"}, {"pk": 4038076, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 1, "verse": 9, "text": "Cush\u2019s sons: Seba, Havilah, Sabta, Raama, and Sabteca. Raama\u2019s sons: Sheba and Dedan.
"}, {"pk": 4038077, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 1, "verse": 10, "text": "Cush fathered Nimrod, who was the first to become a great warrior on earth.
"}, {"pk": 4038078, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 1, "verse": 11, "text": "Mizraim \u24d5 fathered the people of Lud, Anam, Lehab, Naphtuh,
", "comment": "\u24d5 Gn 10:13-18"}, {"pk": 4038079, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 1, "verse": 12, "text": "Pathrus, Casluh (the Philistines came from them), and Caphtor. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Dt 2:23; Am 9:7"}, {"pk": 4038080, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 1, "verse": 13, "text": "Canaan fathered Sidon as his firstborn and Heth,
"}, {"pk": 4038081, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 1, "verse": 14, "text": "as well as the Jebusites, Amorites, Girgashites,
"}, {"pk": 4038082, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 1, "verse": 15, "text": "Hivites, Arkites, Sinites,
"}, {"pk": 4038083, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 1, "verse": 16, "text": "Arvadites, Zemarites, and Hamathites.
"}, {"pk": 4038084, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 1, "verse": 17, "text": "Shem\u2019s \u24d7 sons: Elam, Asshur, Arpachshad, Lud, Aram, Uz, Hul, Gether, and Meshech.
", "comment": "\u24d7 Gn 10:21-29"}, {"pk": 4038085, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 1, "verse": 18, "text": "Arpachshad fathered Shelah, and Shelah fathered Eber.
"}, {"pk": 4038086, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 1, "verse": 19, "text": "Two sons were born to Eber. One of them was named Peleg [5] because the earth was divided during his lifetime, and the name of his brother was Joktan.
", "comment": "[5] = Division"}, {"pk": 4038087, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 1, "verse": 20, "text": "Joktan fathered Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah,
"}, {"pk": 4038088, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 1, "verse": 21, "text": "Hadoram, Uzal, Diklah,
"}, {"pk": 4038089, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 1, "verse": 22, "text": "Ebal, Abimael, Sheba,
"}, {"pk": 4038090, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 1, "verse": 23, "text": "Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab. All of these were Joktan\u2019s sons.
"}, {"pk": 4038091, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 1, "verse": 24, "text": "Shem, \u24d8 Arpachshad, Shelah,
", "comment": "\u24d8 Gn 11:10-26; Lk 3:34-36"}, {"pk": 4038092, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 1, "verse": 25, "text": "Eber, Peleg, Reu,
"}, {"pk": 4038093, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 1, "verse": 26, "text": "Serug, Nahor, Terah,
"}, {"pk": 4038094, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 1, "verse": 27, "text": "and Abram (that is, Abraham).
"}, {"pk": 4038095, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 1, "verse": 28, "text": "Abraham\u2019s sons: Isaac and Ishmael.
"}, {"pk": 4038096, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 1, "verse": 29, "text": "These \u24d9 are their family records: Nebaioth, Ishmael\u2019s firstborn, Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam,
", "comment": "\u24d9 Gn 25:12-16"}, {"pk": 4038097, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 1, "verse": 30, "text": "Mishma, Dumah, Massa, Hadad, Tema,
"}, {"pk": 4038098, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 1, "verse": 31, "text": "Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah. These were Ishmael\u2019s sons.
"}, {"pk": 4038099, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 1, "verse": 32, "text": "The sons \u24da born to Keturah, Abraham\u2019s concubine: Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Midian, Ishbak, and Shuah. Jokshan\u2019s sons: Sheba and Dedan.
", "comment": "\u24da Gn 25:1-4"}, {"pk": 4038100, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 1, "verse": 33, "text": "Midian\u2019s sons: Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, Abida, and Eldaah. All of these were Keturah\u2019s descendants.
"}, {"pk": 4038101, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 1, "verse": 34, "text": "Abraham \u24db fathered Isaac. Isaac\u2019s sons: Esau and Israel. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Gn 25:24-26; 32:28
\u24db 1Ch 1:28"}, {"pk": 4038102, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 1, "verse": 35, "text": "Esau\u2019s \u24dd sons: Eliphaz, Reuel, Jeush, Jalam, and Korah.
", "comment": "\u24dd Gn 36:4-5,9-14"}, {"pk": 4038103, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 1, "verse": 36, "text": "Eliphaz\u2019s sons: Teman, Omar, Zephi, Gatam, and Kenaz; and by Timna, Amalek. [6]
", "comment": "[6] LXX; MT reads and Timna and Amalek; Gn 36:12"}, {"pk": 4038104, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 1, "verse": 37, "text": "Reuel\u2019s sons: Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah.
"}, {"pk": 4038105, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 1, "verse": 38, "text": "Seir\u2019s \u24d0 sons: Lotan, Shobal, Zibeon, Anah, Dishon, Ezer, and Dishan.
", "comment": "\u24d0 Gn 36:20-30"}, {"pk": 4038106, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 1, "verse": 39, "text": "Lotan\u2019s sons: Hori and Homam. Timna was Lotan\u2019s sister.
"}, {"pk": 4038107, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 1, "verse": 40, "text": "Shobal\u2019s sons: Alian, Manahath, Ebal, Shephi, and Onam. Zibeon\u2019s sons: Aiah and Anah.
"}, {"pk": 4038108, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 1, "verse": 41, "text": "Anah\u2019s son: Dishon. Dishon\u2019s sons: Hamran, Eshban, Ithran, and Cheran.
"}, {"pk": 4038109, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 1, "verse": 42, "text": "Ezer\u2019s sons: Bilhan, Zaavan, and Jaakan. Dishan\u2019s sons: Uz and Aran.
"}, {"pk": 4038110, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 1, "verse": 43, "text": "These \u24d1 were the kings who reigned in the land of Edom before any king reigned over the Israelites: Bela son of Beor. Bela\u2019s town was named Dinhabah.
", "comment": "\u24d1 Gn 36:31-39"}, {"pk": 4038111, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 1, "verse": 44, "text": "When Bela died, Jobab son of Zerah from Bozrah \u24d2 reigned in his place.
", "comment": "\u24d2 Is 34:6"}, {"pk": 4038112, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 1, "verse": 45, "text": "When Jobab died, Husham from the land of the Temanites \u24d3 reigned in his place.
", "comment": "\u24d3 Jb 2:11"}, {"pk": 4038113, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 1, "verse": 46, "text": "When Husham died, Hadad son of Bedad, who defeated Midian in the territory of Moab, reigned in his place. Hadad\u2019s town was named Avith.
"}, {"pk": 4038114, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 1, "verse": 47, "text": "When Hadad died, Samlah from Masrekah reigned in his place.
"}, {"pk": 4038115, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 1, "verse": 48, "text": "When Samlah died, Shaul from Rehoboth on the Euphrates River reigned in his place.
"}, {"pk": 4038116, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 1, "verse": 49, "text": "When Shaul died, Baal-hanan son of Achbor reigned in his place.
"}, {"pk": 4038117, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 1, "verse": 50, "text": "When Baal-hanan died, Hadad reigned in his place. Hadad\u2019s city was named Pai, and his wife\u2019s name was Mehetabel daughter of Matred, daughter of Me-zahab.
"}, {"pk": 4038118, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 1, "verse": 51, "text": "Then Hadad died. Edom\u2019s \u24d4 chiefs: Timna, Alvah, [7] Jetheth,
", "comment": "[7] Alt Hb tradition reads Aliah
\u24d4 Gn 36:40-43"}, {"pk": 4038119, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 1, "verse": 52, "text": "Oholibamah, Elah, Pinon,
"}, {"pk": 4038120, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 1, "verse": 53, "text": "Kenaz, Teman, Mibzar,
"}, {"pk": 4038121, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 1, "verse": 54, "text": "Magdiel, and Iram. These were Edom\u2019s chiefs.
"}, {"pk": 4038122, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 2, "verse": 1, "text": "These \u24d5 were Israel\u2019s sons: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Zebulun,
", "comment": "\u24d5 Gn 35:22-26; 46:8-25"}, {"pk": 4038123, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 2, "verse": 2, "text": "Dan, Joseph, Benjamin, Naphtali, Gad, and Asher.
"}, {"pk": 4038124, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 2, "verse": 3, "text": "Judah\u2019s \u24d6 sons: Er, Onan, and Shelah. \u24d7 These three were born to him by Bath-shua the Canaanite woman. Er, Judah\u2019s firstborn, was evil in the LORD\u2019s sight, so he put him to death.", "comment": "\u24d7 Gn 38:2-5; 46:12; Nm 26:19-22
\u24d6 Gn 38:6-30"}, {"pk": 4038125, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 2, "verse": 4, "text": "Judah\u2019s daughter-in-law Tamar bore Perez and Zerah to him. Judah had five sons in all."}, {"pk": 4038126, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 2, "verse": 5, "text": "Perez\u2019s sons: Hezron and Hamul.
"}, {"pk": 4038127, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 2, "verse": 6, "text": "Zerah\u2019s sons: Zimri, Ethan, Heman, Calcol, and Dara [1] \u24d8 \u2009\u2014\u2009five in all.
", "comment": "[1] Some Hb mss, LXX, Syr, Tg, Vg read Darda; 1Kg 4:31
\u24d8 1Kg 4:31"}, {"pk": 4038128, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 2, "verse": 7, "text": "Carmi\u2019s son: Achar, [2] \u24d9 who brought trouble on Israel when he was unfaithful by taking the things set apart for destruction.
", "comment": "[2] = Trouble; Achan in Jos 7:1,16-26
\u24d9 Jos 7:1,16-26"}, {"pk": 4038129, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 2, "verse": 8, "text": "Ethan\u2019s son: Azariah.
"}, {"pk": 4038130, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 2, "verse": 9, "text": "Hezron\u2019s sons, who were born to him: Jerahmeel, Ram, and Chelubai. [3]
", "comment": "[3] = Caleb"}, {"pk": 4038131, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 2, "verse": 10, "text": "Ram fathered Amminadab, and Amminadab fathered Nahshon, a leader of Judah\u2019s descendants.
"}, {"pk": 4038132, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 2, "verse": 11, "text": "Nahshon fathered Salma, and Salma fathered Boaz.
"}, {"pk": 4038133, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 2, "verse": 12, "text": "Boaz fathered Obed, and Obed fathered Jesse.
"}, {"pk": 4038134, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 2, "verse": 13, "text": "Jesse fathered Eliab, his firstborn; Abinadab was born second, Shimea third,
"}, {"pk": 4038135, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 2, "verse": 14, "text": "Nethanel fourth, Raddai fifth,
"}, {"pk": 4038136, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 2, "verse": 15, "text": "Ozem sixth, and David seventh.
"}, {"pk": 4038137, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 2, "verse": 16, "text": "Their sisters were Zeruiah and Abigail. Zeruiah\u2019s three sons: Abishai, Joab, and Asahel.
"}, {"pk": 4038138, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 2, "verse": 17, "text": "Amasa\u2019s mother was Abigail, and his father was Jether the Ishmaelite.
"}, {"pk": 4038139, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 2, "verse": 18, "text": "Caleb son of Hezron had children by his wife Azubah and by Jerioth. These were Azubah\u2019s sons: Jesher, Shobab, and Ardon."}, {"pk": 4038140, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 2, "verse": 19, "text": "When Azubah died, Caleb married Ephrath, and she bore Hur to him."}, {"pk": 4038141, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 2, "verse": 20, "text": "Hur fathered Uri, and Uri fathered Bezalel."}, {"pk": 4038142, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 2, "verse": 21, "text": "After this, Hezron slept with the daughter of Machir the father of Gilead. \u24da Hezron had married her when he was sixty years old, and she bore Segub to him.", "comment": "\u24da Nm 26:29"}, {"pk": 4038143, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 2, "verse": 22, "text": "Segub fathered Jair, who possessed twenty-three towns in the land of Gilead."}, {"pk": 4038144, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 2, "verse": 23, "text": "But Geshur and Aram captured [4] Jair\u2019s Villages [5] along with Kenath and its surrounding villages\u2009\u2014\u2009sixty towns. All these were the descendants of Machir father of Gilead.", "comment": "[4] Lit took from them
[5] Or captured Havvoth-jair"}, {"pk": 4038145, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 2, "verse": 24, "text": "After Hezron\u2019s death in Caleb-ephrathah, his wife Abijah bore [6] Ashhur to him. He was the father of Tekoa.", "comment": "[6] LXX, Vg read death, Caleb slept with Ephrath (Hezron\u2019s wife was Abijah) and she bore"}, {"pk": 4038146, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 2, "verse": 25, "text": "The sons of Jerahmeel, Hezron\u2019s firstborn: Ram, his firstborn, Bunah, Oren, Ozem, and Ahijah.
"}, {"pk": 4038147, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 2, "verse": 26, "text": "Jerahmeel had another wife named Atarah, who was the mother of Onam.
"}, {"pk": 4038148, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 2, "verse": 27, "text": "The sons of Ram, Jerahmeel\u2019s firstborn: Maaz, Jamin, and Eker.
"}, {"pk": 4038149, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 2, "verse": 28, "text": "Onam\u2019s sons: Shammai and Jada. Shammai\u2019s sons: Nadab and Abishur.
"}, {"pk": 4038150, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 2, "verse": 29, "text": "Abishur\u2019s wife was named Abihail, who bore Ahban and Molid to him.
"}, {"pk": 4038151, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 2, "verse": 30, "text": "Nadab\u2019s sons: Seled and Appaim. Seled died without children.
"}, {"pk": 4038152, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 2, "verse": 31, "text": "Appaim\u2019s son: Ishi. Ishi\u2019s son: Sheshan. Sheshan\u2019s descendant: Ahlai.
"}, {"pk": 4038153, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 2, "verse": 32, "text": "The sons of Jada, brother of Shammai: Jether and Jonathan. Jether died without children.
"}, {"pk": 4038154, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 2, "verse": 33, "text": "Jonathan\u2019s sons: Peleth and Zaza. These were the descendants of Jerahmeel.
"}, {"pk": 4038155, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 2, "verse": 34, "text": "Sheshan had no sons, only daughters, but he did have an Egyptian servant whose name was Jarha.
"}, {"pk": 4038156, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 2, "verse": 35, "text": "Sheshan gave his daughter in marriage to his servant Jarha, and she bore Attai to him.
"}, {"pk": 4038157, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 2, "verse": 36, "text": "Attai fathered Nathan, and Nathan fathered Zabad.
"}, {"pk": 4038158, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 2, "verse": 37, "text": "Zabad fathered Ephlal, and Ephlal fathered Obed.
"}, {"pk": 4038159, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 2, "verse": 38, "text": "Obed fathered Jehu, and Jehu fathered Azariah.
"}, {"pk": 4038160, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 2, "verse": 39, "text": "Azariah fathered Helez, and Helez fathered Elasah.
"}, {"pk": 4038161, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 2, "verse": 40, "text": "Elasah fathered Sismai, and Sismai fathered Shallum.
"}, {"pk": 4038162, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 2, "verse": 41, "text": "Shallum fathered Jekamiah, and Jekamiah fathered Elishama.
"}, {"pk": 4038163, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 2, "verse": 42, "text": "The sons of Caleb brother of Jerahmeel: Mesha, his firstborn, fathered Ziph, and Mareshah, his second son, [7] fathered Hebron.
", "comment": "[7] Lit and the sons of Mareshah"}, {"pk": 4038164, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 2, "verse": 43, "text": "Hebron\u2019s sons: Korah, Tappuah, Rekem, and Shema.
"}, {"pk": 4038165, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 2, "verse": 44, "text": "Shema fathered Raham, who fathered Jorkeam, and Rekem fathered Shammai.
"}, {"pk": 4038166, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 2, "verse": 45, "text": "Shammai\u2019s son was Maon, and Maon fathered Beth-zur.
"}, {"pk": 4038167, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 2, "verse": 46, "text": "Caleb\u2019s concubine Ephah was the mother of Haran, Moza, and Gazez. Haran fathered Gazez.
"}, {"pk": 4038168, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 2, "verse": 47, "text": "Jahdai\u2019s sons: Regem, Jotham, Geshan, Pelet, Ephah, and Shaaph.
"}, {"pk": 4038169, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 2, "verse": 48, "text": "Caleb\u2019s concubine Maacah was the mother of Sheber and Tirhanah.
"}, {"pk": 4038170, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 2, "verse": 49, "text": "She was also the mother of Shaaph, Madmannah\u2019s father, and of Sheva, the father of Machbenah and Gibea. Caleb\u2019s daughter was Achsah.
"}, {"pk": 4038171, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 2, "verse": 50, "text": "These were Caleb\u2019s descendants. The sons of Hur, Ephrathah\u2019s firstborn: Shobal fathered Kiriath-jearim;
"}, {"pk": 4038172, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 2, "verse": 51, "text": "Salma fathered Bethlehem, and Hareph fathered Beth-gader.
"}, {"pk": 4038173, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 2, "verse": 52, "text": "These were the descendants of Shobal the father of Kiriath-jearim: Haroeh, half of the Manahathites, [8]", "comment": "[8] Lit Manuhoth"}, {"pk": 4038174, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 2, "verse": 53, "text": "and the families of Kiriath-jearim\u2009\u2014\u2009the Ithrites, Puthites, Shumathites, and Mishraites. The Zorathites and Eshtaolites descended from these."}, {"pk": 4038175, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 2, "verse": 54, "text": "Salma\u2019s descendants: Bethlehem, the Netophathites, Atroth-beth-joab, and half of the Manahathites, the Zorites,"}, {"pk": 4038176, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 2, "verse": 55, "text": "and the families of scribes who lived in Jabez\u2009\u2014\u2009the Tirathites, Shimeathites, and Sucathites. These are the Kenites who came from Hammath, the father of Rechab\u2019s family."}, {"pk": 4038177, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 3, "verse": 1, "text": "These \u24db were David\u2019s sons who were born to him in Hebron: Amnon was the firstborn, by Ahinoam of Jezreel; Daniel was born second, by Abigail of Carmel;
", "comment": "\u24db 2Sm 3:2-5"}, {"pk": 4038178, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 3, "verse": 2, "text": "Absalom son of Maacah, daughter of King Talmai of Geshur, was third; Adonijah son of Haggith was fourth;
"}, {"pk": 4038179, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 3, "verse": 3, "text": "Shephatiah, by Abital, was fifth; and Ithream, by David\u2019s wife Eglah, was sixth.
"}, {"pk": 4038180, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 3, "verse": 4, "text": "Six sons were born to David in Hebron, where he reigned seven years and six months, and he reigned in Jerusalem thirty-three years. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc 2Sm 2:11; 5:4-5"}, {"pk": 4038181, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 3, "verse": 5, "text": "These \u24dd sons were born to him in Jerusalem: Shimea, Shobab, Nathan, and Solomon. \u24d0 These four were born to him by Bath-shua \u24d1 daughter of Ammiel.
", "comment": "\u24d0 2Sm 12:24-25
\u24dd 2Sm 5:14-16; 1Ch 14:4-7
\u24d1 2Sm 11:3"}, {"pk": 4038182, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 3, "verse": 6, "text": "David\u2019s other sons: Ibhar, Elishua, [1] \u24d2 Eliphelet,
", "comment": "[1] Lit Elishama; 2Sm 5:15; 1Ch 14:5
\u24d2 2Sm 5:15; 1Ch 14:5"}, {"pk": 4038183, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 3, "verse": 7, "text": "Nogah, Nepheg, Japhia,
"}, {"pk": 4038184, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 3, "verse": 8, "text": "Elishama, Eliada, and Eliphelet\u2009\u2014\u2009nine sons.
"}, {"pk": 4038185, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 3, "verse": 9, "text": "These were all David\u2019s sons, with their sister Tamar, \u24d3 in addition to the sons by his concubines.
", "comment": "\u24d3 2Sm 13:1"}, {"pk": 4038186, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 3, "verse": 10, "text": "Solomon\u2019s son was Rehoboam; his son was Abijah, his son Asa, his son Jehoshaphat,
"}, {"pk": 4038187, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 3, "verse": 11, "text": "his son Jehoram, [2] [3] his son Ahaziah, his son Joash,
", "comment": "[2] Lit Joram
[3] = The LORD is Exalted"}, {"pk": 4038188, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 3, "verse": 12, "text": "his son Amaziah, his son Azariah, his son Jotham,
"}, {"pk": 4038189, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 3, "verse": 13, "text": "his son Ahaz, his son Hezekiah, his son Manasseh,
"}, {"pk": 4038190, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 3, "verse": 14, "text": "his son Amon, and his son Josiah.
"}, {"pk": 4038191, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 3, "verse": 15, "text": "Josiah\u2019s sons: Johanan was the firstborn, Jehoiakim second, Zedekiah third, and Shallum fourth.
"}, {"pk": 4038192, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 3, "verse": 16, "text": "Jehoiakim\u2019s sons: his sons Jeconiah and Zedekiah.
"}, {"pk": 4038193, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 3, "verse": 17, "text": "The sons of Jeconiah the captive: his sons Shealtiel,
"}, {"pk": 4038194, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 3, "verse": 18, "text": "Malchiram, Pedaiah, Shenazzar, Jekamiah, Hoshama, and Nedabiah.
"}, {"pk": 4038195, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 3, "verse": 19, "text": "Pedaiah\u2019s sons: Zerubbabel and Shimei. Zerubbabel\u2019s sons: Meshullam and Hananiah, with their sister Shelomith;
"}, {"pk": 4038196, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 3, "verse": 20, "text": "and five others\u2009\u2014\u2009Hashubah, Ohel, Berechiah, Hasadiah, and Jushab-hesed.
"}, {"pk": 4038197, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 3, "verse": 21, "text": "Hananiah\u2019s descendants: Pelatiah, Jeshaiah, and the sons of Rephaiah, Arnan, Obadiah, and Shecaniah. [4]
", "comment": "[4] LXX reads Jeshaiah, his son Rephaiah, his son Arnan, his son Obadiah, and his son Shecaniah"}, {"pk": 4038198, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 3, "verse": 22, "text": "The son [5] of Shecaniah: Shemaiah. Shemaiah\u2019s sons: Hattush, Igal, Bariah, Neariah, and Shaphat\u2009\u2014\u2009six.
", "comment": "[5] LXX; MT reads sons"}, {"pk": 4038199, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 3, "verse": 23, "text": "Neariah\u2019s sons: Elioenai, Hizkiah, and Azrikam\u2009\u2014\u2009three.
"}, {"pk": 4038200, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 3, "verse": 24, "text": "Elioenai\u2019s sons: Hodaviah, Eliashib, Pelaiah, Akkub, Johanan, Delaiah, and Anani\u2009\u2014\u2009seven.
"}, {"pk": 4038201, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 4, "verse": 1, "text": "Judah\u2019s sons: \u24d4 Perez, Hezron, Carmi, Hur, and Shobal.
", "comment": "\u24d4 1Ch 2:5,18,50"}, {"pk": 4038202, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 4, "verse": 2, "text": "Reaiah son of Shobal fathered Jahath, and Jahath fathered Ahumai and Lahad. These were the families of the Zorathites.
"}, {"pk": 4038203, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 4, "verse": 3, "text": "These were Etam\u2019s sons: [1] Jezreel, Ishma, and Idbash, and their sister was named Hazzelelponi.
", "comment": "[1] LXX; MT reads father"}, {"pk": 4038204, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 4, "verse": 4, "text": "Penuel fathered Gedor, and Ezer fathered Hushah. These were the sons of Hur, Ephrathah\u2019s firstborn and the father of Bethlehem:
"}, {"pk": 4038205, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 4, "verse": 5, "text": "Ashhur fathered Tekoa and had two wives, Helah and Naarah.
"}, {"pk": 4038206, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 4, "verse": 6, "text": "Naarah bore Ahuzzam, Hepher, Temeni, and Haahashtari to him. These were Naarah\u2019s sons.
"}, {"pk": 4038207, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 4, "verse": 7, "text": "Helah\u2019s sons: Zereth, Zohar, [2] and Ethnan.
", "comment": "[2] Alt Hb tradition reads Izhar"}, {"pk": 4038208, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 4, "verse": 8, "text": "Koz fathered Anub, Zobebah, [3] and the families of Aharhel son of Harum.
", "comment": "[3] Or Hazzobebah"}, {"pk": 4038209, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 4, "verse": 9, "text": "Jabez [4] was more honored than his brothers. His mother named him Jabez and said, \u201cI gave birth to him in pain.\u201d", "comment": "[4] In Hb, the name Jabez sounds like \u201che causes pain.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4038210, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 4, "verse": 10, "text": "Jabez called out to the God of Israel: \u201cIf only you would bless me, extend my border, let your hand be with me, and keep me from harm, so that I will not experience pain.\u201d [5] And God granted his request.", "comment": "[5] Or not cause any pain"}, {"pk": 4038211, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 4, "verse": 11, "text": "Chelub brother of Shuhah fathered Mehir, who was the father of Eshton.
"}, {"pk": 4038212, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 4, "verse": 12, "text": "Eshton fathered Beth-rapha, Paseah, and Tehinnah the father of Irnahash. These were the men of Recah.
"}, {"pk": 4038213, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 4, "verse": 13, "text": "Kenaz\u2019s sons: Othniel and Seraiah. Othniel\u2019s sons: Hathath and Meonothai. [6]
", "comment": "[6] LXX, Vg; MT omits and Meonothai"}, {"pk": 4038214, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 4, "verse": 14, "text": "Meonothai fathered Ophrah, and Seraiah fathered Joab, the ancestor of those in the Craftsmen\u2019s Valley, [7] for they were craftsmen.
", "comment": "[7] Or the Ge-harashim"}, {"pk": 4038215, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 4, "verse": 15, "text": "The sons of Caleb son of Jephunneh: Iru, Elah, and Naam. Elah\u2019s son: Kenaz.
"}, {"pk": 4038216, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 4, "verse": 16, "text": "Jehallelel\u2019s sons: Ziph, Ziphah, Tiria, and Asarel.
"}, {"pk": 4038217, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 4, "verse": 17, "text": "Ezrah\u2019s sons: Jether, Mered, Epher, and Jalon. Mered\u2019s wife Bithiah gave birth to Miriam, Shammai, and Ishbah the father of Eshtemoa.
"}, {"pk": 4038218, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 4, "verse": 18, "text": "These were the sons of Pharaoh\u2019s daughter Bithiah; Mered had married her. His Judean wife gave birth to Jered the father of Gedor, Heber the father of Soco, and Jekuthiel the father of Zanoah.
"}, {"pk": 4038219, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 4, "verse": 19, "text": "The sons of Hodiah\u2019s wife, the sister of Naham: the father of Keilah the Garmite and the father of Eshtemoa the Maacathite.
"}, {"pk": 4038220, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 4, "verse": 20, "text": "Shimon\u2019s sons: Amnon, Rinnah, Ben-hanan, and Tilon. Ishi\u2019s sons: Zoheth and Ben-zoheth.
"}, {"pk": 4038221, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 4, "verse": 21, "text": "The sons of Shelah son of Judah: Er the father of Lecah, Laadah the father of Mareshah, the families of the guild [8] of linen workers at Beth-ashbea,", "comment": "[8] Lit house"}, {"pk": 4038222, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 4, "verse": 22, "text": "Jokim, the men of Cozeba; and Joash and Saraph, who married Moabites [9] and returned to Lehem. [10] These names are from ancient records.", "comment": "[10] Tg, Vg; MT reads and Jashubi Lehem
[9] Or who ruled over Moab"}, {"pk": 4038223, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 4, "verse": 23, "text": "They were the potters and residents of Netaim and Gederah. They lived there in the service of the king."}, {"pk": 4038224, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 4, "verse": 24, "text": "Simeon\u2019s sons: \u24d5 Nemuel, Jamin, Jarib, Zerah, and Shaul;
", "comment": "\u24d5 Gn 46:10"}, {"pk": 4038225, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 4, "verse": 25, "text": "Shaul\u2019s sons: his son Shallum, his son Mibsam, and his son Mishma.
"}, {"pk": 4038226, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 4, "verse": 26, "text": "Mishma\u2019s sons: his son Hammuel, his son Zaccur, and his son Shimei.
"}, {"pk": 4038227, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 4, "verse": 27, "text": "Shimei had sixteen sons and six daughters, but his brothers did not have many children, so their whole family did not become as numerous as the Judeans."}, {"pk": 4038228, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 4, "verse": 28, "text": "They lived in Beer-sheba, Moladah, Hazar-shual,"}, {"pk": 4038229, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 4, "verse": 29, "text": "Bilhah, Ezem, Tolad,"}, {"pk": 4038230, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 4, "verse": 30, "text": "Bethuel, Hormah, Ziklag,"}, {"pk": 4038231, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 4, "verse": 31, "text": "Beth-marcaboth, Hazar-susim, Beth-biri, and Shaaraim. These were their cities until David became king."}, {"pk": 4038232, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 4, "verse": 32, "text": "Their villages were Etam, Ain, Rimmon, Tochen, and Ashan\u2009\u2014\u2009five cities,"}, {"pk": 4038233, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 4, "verse": 33, "text": "and all their surrounding villages as far as Baal. These were their settlements, and they kept a genealogical record for themselves."}, {"pk": 4038234, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 4, "verse": 34, "text": "Meshobab, Jamlech, Joshah son of Amaziah,
"}, {"pk": 4038235, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 4, "verse": 35, "text": "Joel, Jehu son of Joshibiah, son of Seraiah, son of Asiel,
"}, {"pk": 4038236, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 4, "verse": 36, "text": "Elioenai, Jaakobah, Jeshohaiah, Asaiah, Adiel, Jesimiel, Benaiah,
"}, {"pk": 4038237, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 4, "verse": 37, "text": "and Ziza son of Shiphi, son of Allon, son of Jedaiah, son of Shimri, son of Shemaiah\u2009\u2014
"}, {"pk": 4038238, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 4, "verse": 38, "text": "these mentioned by name were leaders in their families. Their ancestral houses increased greatly."}, {"pk": 4038239, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 4, "verse": 39, "text": "They went to the entrance of Gedor, to the east side of the valley to seek pasture for their flocks."}, {"pk": 4038240, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 4, "verse": 40, "text": "They found rich, good pasture, and the land was broad, peaceful, and quiet, \u24d6 for some Hamites had lived there previously.", "comment": "\u24d6 Jdg 18:7-10"}, {"pk": 4038241, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 4, "verse": 41, "text": "These \u24d7 who were recorded by name came in the days of King Hezekiah of Judah, attacked the Hamites\u2019 tents and the Meunites who were found there, and set them apart for destruction, \u24d8 as they are today. Then they settled in their place because there was pasture for their flocks.", "comment": "\u24d8 Nm 21:3; Dt 2:34; 7:2; 13:15; Jos 6:17-21
\u24d7 1Ch 4:33-38"}, {"pk": 4038242, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 4, "verse": 42, "text": "Now five hundred men from these sons of Simeon went with Pelatiah, Neariah, Rephaiah, and Uzziel, the descendants of Ishi, as their leaders to Mount Seir. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Gn 36:8-9"}, {"pk": 4038243, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 4, "verse": 43, "text": "They struck down \u24da the remnant of the Amalekites who had escaped, and they still live there today.", "comment": "\u24da 1Sm 15:7-8; 30:17"}, {"pk": 4038244, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 5, "verse": 1, "text": "These were the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel. He was the firstborn, \u24db but his birthright was given to the sons of Joseph \u24dc son of Israel, because Reuben defiled his father\u2019s bed. \u24dd He is not listed in the genealogy according to birthright.", "comment": "\u24dd Gn 35:22; 49:4
\u24db Gn 29:32; 1Ch 2:1
\u24dc Gn 48:15-22"}, {"pk": 4038245, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 5, "verse": 2, "text": "Although Judah became strong among his brothers \u24d0 and a ruler came from him, \u24d1 the birthright was given to Joseph.", "comment": "\u24d0 Gn 49:8-10
\u24d1 Mc 5:2; Mt 2:6"}, {"pk": 4038246, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 5, "verse": 3, "text": "The sons of Reuben, Israel\u2019s firstborn: \u24d2 Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi.
", "comment": "\u24d2 Gn 46:9; Nm 26:5-9"}, {"pk": 4038247, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 5, "verse": 4, "text": "Joel\u2019s sons: his son Shemaiah, his son Gog, his son Shimei,
"}, {"pk": 4038248, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 5, "verse": 5, "text": "his son Micah, his son Reaiah, his son Baal,
"}, {"pk": 4038249, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 5, "verse": 6, "text": "and his son Beerah.
Beerah was a leader of the Reubenites, and King Tiglath-pileser [1] of Assyria took him into exile.", "comment": "[1] LXX; MT reads Tilgath-pilneser"}, {"pk": 4038250, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 5, "verse": 7, "text": "His relatives by their families as they are recorded in their family records: \u24d3 Jeiel the chief, Zechariah,
", "comment": "\u24d3 1Ch 5:17"}, {"pk": 4038251, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 5, "verse": 8, "text": "and Bela son of Azaz, son of Shema, son of Joel.
They settled in Aroer \u24d4 as far as Nebo and Baal-meon.", "comment": "\u24d4 Nm 32:34; Jos 12:2"}, {"pk": 4038252, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 5, "verse": 9, "text": "They also settled in the east as far as the edge of the desert that extends to the Euphrates River, because their herds had increased in the land of Gilead. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Jos 22:8-9"}, {"pk": 4038253, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 5, "verse": 10, "text": "During Saul\u2019s reign they waged war against the Hagrites, \u24d6 who were defeated by their power. And they lived in their tents throughout the region east of Gilead.", "comment": "\u24d6 1Ch 5:19-21; 11:38; 27:31"}, {"pk": 4038254, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 5, "verse": 11, "text": "The sons \u24d7 of Gad lived next to them in the land of Bashan as far as Salecah: \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d7 Gn 46:16; Nm 26:15-18
\u24d8 Dt 3:10"}, {"pk": 4038255, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 5, "verse": 12, "text": "Joel the chief, Shapham the second in command, Janai, and Shaphat in Bashan.
"}, {"pk": 4038256, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 5, "verse": 13, "text": "Their relatives according to their ancestral houses: Michael, Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jacan, Zia, and Eber\u2009\u2014\u2009seven.
"}, {"pk": 4038257, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 5, "verse": 14, "text": "These were the sons of Abihail son of Huri, son of Jaroah, son of Gilead, son of Michael, son of Jeshishai, son of Jahdo, son of Buz.
"}, {"pk": 4038258, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 5, "verse": 15, "text": "Ahi son of Abdiel, son of Guni, was head of their ancestral family. [2]
", "comment": "[2] Lit the house of their fathers, also in v. 24"}, {"pk": 4038259, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 5, "verse": 16, "text": "They lived in Gilead, in Bashan and its surrounding villages, and throughout the pasturelands of Sharon. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 1Ch 27:29"}, {"pk": 4038260, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 5, "verse": 17, "text": "All of them were registered in the genealogies during the reigns of Judah\u2019s King Jotham \u24da and Israel\u2019s King Jeroboam. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24da 2Kg 15:5,32
\u24db 2Kg 14:16,28"}, {"pk": 4038261, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 5, "verse": 18, "text": "The descendants of Reuben and Gad and half the tribe of Manasseh had 44,760 warriors who could serve \u24dc in the army\u2009\u2014\u2009men who carried shield and sword, drew the bow, and were trained for war.", "comment": "\u24dc Nm 1:3"}, {"pk": 4038262, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 5, "verse": 19, "text": "They waged war against the Hagrites, \u24dd Jetur, \u24d0 Naphish, and Nodab.", "comment": "\u24dd 1Ch 5:10
\u24d0 1Ch 1:31"}, {"pk": 4038263, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 5, "verse": 20, "text": "They received help against these enemies because they cried out to God in battle, and the Hagrites and all their allies were handed over to them. \u24d1 He was receptive to their prayer because they trusted in him. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d1 2Ch 14:11-13
\u24d2 Ps 9:10; 20:7-8"}, {"pk": 4038264, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 5, "verse": 21, "text": "They captured the Hagrites\u2019 livestock\u2009\u2014\u2009fifty thousand of their camels, two hundred fifty thousand sheep, and two thousand donkeys\u2009\u2014\u2009as well as one hundred thousand people."}, {"pk": 4038265, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 5, "verse": 22, "text": "Many of the Hagrites were killed because it was God\u2019s battle. \u24d3 And they lived there in the Hagrites\u2019 place \u24d4 until the exile. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d3 Jos 23:10; 2Ch 32:8
\u24d4 1Ch 4:41
\u24d5 2Kg 15:29; 17:6"}, {"pk": 4038266, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 5, "verse": 23, "text": "The descendants of half the tribe of Manasseh settled in the land from Bashan to Baal-hermon (that is, Senir \u24d6 or Mount Hermon); they were numerous.", "comment": "\u24d6 Dt 3:9"}, {"pk": 4038267, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 5, "verse": 24, "text": "These were the heads of their ancestral families: Epher, Ishi, Eliel, Azriel, Jeremiah, Hodaviah, and Jahdiel. They were valiant warriors, famous men, and heads of their ancestral houses."}, {"pk": 4038268, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 5, "verse": 25, "text": "But they were unfaithful to the God of their ancestors. They prostituted themselves \u24d7 with the gods of the nations [3] God had destroyed before them. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d7 Ex 34:15
\u24d8 2Kg 17:7-8
[3] Lit the peoples of the land"}, {"pk": 4038269, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 5, "verse": 26, "text": "So the God of Israel roused the spirit of King Pul \u24d9 (that is, Tiglath-pileser [4]) of Assyria, and he took the Reubenites, Gadites, and half the tribe of Manasseh into exile. He took them to Halah, Habor, Hara, and Gozan\u2019s river, where they are until today.", "comment": "\u24d9 2Kg 15:19,29
[4] LXX; MT reads Tilgath-pilneser"}, {"pk": 4038270, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 6, "verse": 1, "text": "Levi\u2019s \u24da sons: Gershom, [1] Kohath, and Merari.
", "comment": "\u24da Gn 46:11; Ex 6:16,18,20,23; Nm 26:57-60
[1] In Hb Levi\u2019s son\u2019s name is spelled \u201cGershon\u201d here and many other places"}, {"pk": 4038271, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 6, "verse": 2, "text": "Kohath\u2019s sons: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel.
"}, {"pk": 4038272, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 6, "verse": 3, "text": "Amram\u2019s children: Aaron, Moses, and Miriam. Aaron\u2019s sons: Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.
"}, {"pk": 4038273, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 6, "verse": 4, "text": "Eleazar fathered Phinehas; \u24db Phinehas fathered Abishua;
", "comment": "\u24db Ex 6:25"}, {"pk": 4038274, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 6, "verse": 5, "text": "Abishua fathered Bukki; Bukki fathered Uzzi;
"}, {"pk": 4038275, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 6, "verse": 6, "text": "Uzzi fathered Zerahiah; Zerahiah fathered Meraioth;
"}, {"pk": 4038276, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 6, "verse": 7, "text": "Meraioth fathered Amariah; Amariah fathered Ahitub;
"}, {"pk": 4038277, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 6, "verse": 8, "text": "Ahitub fathered Zadok; Zadok fathered Ahimaaz;
"}, {"pk": 4038278, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 6, "verse": 9, "text": "Ahimaaz fathered Azariah; Azariah fathered Johanan;
"}, {"pk": 4038279, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 6, "verse": 10, "text": "Johanan fathered Azariah, who served as priest in the temple that Solomon built in Jerusalem;
"}, {"pk": 4038280, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 6, "verse": 11, "text": "Azariah fathered Amariah; Amariah fathered Ahitub;
"}, {"pk": 4038281, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 6, "verse": 12, "text": "Ahitub fathered Zadok; Zadok fathered Shallum;
"}, {"pk": 4038282, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 6, "verse": 13, "text": "Shallum fathered Hilkiah; Hilkiah fathered Azariah;
"}, {"pk": 4038283, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 6, "verse": 14, "text": "Azariah fathered Seraiah; and Seraiah fathered Jehozadak.
"}, {"pk": 4038284, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 6, "verse": 15, "text": "Jehozadak went into exile when the LORD sent Judah and Jerusalem into exile at the hands of Nebuchadnezzar. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc 2Kg 24:1-2,10,14; 25:1,8,11,21; 1Ch 9:1"}, {"pk": 4038285, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 6, "verse": 16, "text": "Levi\u2019s \u24dd sons: Gershom, Kohath, and Merari.
", "comment": "\u24dd Ex 6:16-19"}, {"pk": 4038286, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 6, "verse": 17, "text": "These are the names of Gershom\u2019s sons: Libni and Shimei.
"}, {"pk": 4038287, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 6, "verse": 18, "text": "Kohath\u2019s sons: Amram, Izhar, Hebron and Uzziel.
"}, {"pk": 4038288, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 6, "verse": 19, "text": "Merari\u2019s sons: Mahli and Mushi. These are the Levites\u2019 families according to their fathers:
"}, {"pk": 4038289, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 6, "verse": 20, "text": "Of Gershom: his son Libni, his son Jahath, his son Zimmah,
"}, {"pk": 4038290, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 6, "verse": 21, "text": "his son Joah, his son Iddo, his son Zerah, and his son Jeatherai.
"}, {"pk": 4038291, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 6, "verse": 22, "text": "Kohath\u2019s sons: his son Amminadab, his son Korah, his son Assir,
"}, {"pk": 4038292, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 6, "verse": 23, "text": "his son Elkanah, his son Ebiasaph, his son Assir,
"}, {"pk": 4038293, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 6, "verse": 24, "text": "his son Tahath, his son Uriel, his son Uzziah, and his son Shaul.
"}, {"pk": 4038294, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 6, "verse": 25, "text": "Elkanah\u2019s sons: Amasai and Ahimoth,
"}, {"pk": 4038295, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 6, "verse": 26, "text": "his son Elkanah, his son Zophai, his son Nahath,
"}, {"pk": 4038296, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 6, "verse": 27, "text": "his son Eliab, his son Jeroham, and his son Elkanah.
"}, {"pk": 4038297, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 6, "verse": 28, "text": "Samuel\u2019s sons: his firstborn Joel, [2] \u24d0 and his second son Abijah.
", "comment": "[2] Some LXX mss, Syr, Arabic; other Hb mss omit Joel; 1Sm 8:2
\u24d0 1Sm 8:2"}, {"pk": 4038298, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 6, "verse": 29, "text": "Merari\u2019s sons: Mahli, his son Libni, his son Shimei, his son Uzzah,
"}, {"pk": 4038299, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 6, "verse": 30, "text": "his son Shimea, his son Haggiah, and his son Asaiah.
"}, {"pk": 4038300, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 6, "verse": 31, "text": "These are the men David put in charge of the music in the LORD\u2019s temple \u24d1 after the ark came to rest there. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 2Sm 6:17; 1Ch 15:25\u201416:1
\u24d1 1Ch 15:16-22; 16:4-6"}, {"pk": 4038301, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 6, "verse": 32, "text": "They ministered with song in front of the tabernacle, the tent of meeting, until Solomon built the LORD\u2019s temple in Jerusalem, and they performed their task according to the regulations given to them."}, {"pk": 4038302, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 6, "verse": 33, "text": "These are the men who served with their sons. From the Kohathites: Heman the singer, son of Joel, son of Samuel,
"}, {"pk": 4038303, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 6, "verse": 34, "text": "son of Elkanah, son of Jeroham, son of Eliel, son of Toah,
"}, {"pk": 4038304, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 6, "verse": 35, "text": "son of Zuph, son of Elkanah, son of Mahath, son of Amasai,
"}, {"pk": 4038305, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 6, "verse": 36, "text": "son of Elkanah, son of Joel, son of Azariah, son of Zephaniah,
"}, {"pk": 4038306, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 6, "verse": 37, "text": "son of Tahath, son of Assir, son of Ebiasaph, son of Korah,
"}, {"pk": 4038307, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 6, "verse": 38, "text": "son of Izhar, son of Kohath, son of Levi, son of Israel.
"}, {"pk": 4038308, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 6, "verse": 39, "text": "Heman\u2019s relative was Asaph, who stood at his right hand: Asaph son of Berechiah, son of Shimea,
"}, {"pk": 4038309, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 6, "verse": 40, "text": "son of Michael, son of Baaseiah, son of Malchijah,
"}, {"pk": 4038310, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 6, "verse": 41, "text": "son of Ethni, son of Zerah, son of Adaiah,
"}, {"pk": 4038311, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 6, "verse": 42, "text": "son of Ethan, son of Zimmah, son of Shimei,
"}, {"pk": 4038312, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 6, "verse": 43, "text": "son of Jahath, son of Gershom, son of Levi.
"}, {"pk": 4038313, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 6, "verse": 44, "text": "On the left, their relatives were Merari\u2019s sons: Ethan son of Kishi, son of Abdi, son of Malluch,
"}, {"pk": 4038314, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 6, "verse": 45, "text": "son of Hashabiah, son of Amaziah, son of Hilkiah,
"}, {"pk": 4038315, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 6, "verse": 46, "text": "son of Amzi, son of Bani, son of Shemer,
"}, {"pk": 4038316, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 6, "verse": 47, "text": "son of Mahli, son of Mushi, son of Merari, son of Levi.
"}, {"pk": 4038317, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 6, "verse": 48, "text": "Their relatives, the Levites, were assigned to all the service of the tabernacle, God\u2019s temple."}, {"pk": 4038318, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 6, "verse": 49, "text": "But Aaron and his sons did all the work of the most holy place. They presented the offerings on the altar of burnt offerings \u24d3 and on the altar of incense \u24d4 to make atonement for Israel according to all that Moses the servant of God had commanded. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 30:10-16
\u24d3 Ex 27:1-8
\u24d4 Ex 30:1-7"}, {"pk": 4038319, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 6, "verse": 50, "text": "These \u24d6 are Aaron\u2019s sons: his son Eleazar, his son Phinehas, his son Abishua,
", "comment": "\u24d6 1Ch 6:4-8"}, {"pk": 4038320, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 6, "verse": 51, "text": "his son Bukki, his son Uzzi, his son Zerahiah,
"}, {"pk": 4038321, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 6, "verse": 52, "text": "his son Meraioth, his son Amariah, his son Ahitub,
"}, {"pk": 4038322, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 6, "verse": 53, "text": "his son Zadok, and his son Ahimaaz.
"}, {"pk": 4038323, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 6, "verse": 54, "text": "These were the places assigned to Aaron\u2019s descendants from the Kohathite family for their settlements in their territory, because the first lot was for them. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Jos 21:4,10"}, {"pk": 4038324, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 6, "verse": 55, "text": "They \u24d8 were given Hebron in the land of Judah and its surrounding pasturelands,", "comment": "\u24d8 Jos 14:13; 15:13"}, {"pk": 4038325, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 6, "verse": 56, "text": "but the fields and settlements around the city were given to Caleb son of Jephunneh."}, {"pk": 4038326, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 6, "verse": 57, "text": "Aaron\u2019s descendants were given: \u24d9 Hebron (a city of refuge), Libnah and its pasturelands, Jattir, Eshtemoa and its pasturelands,", "comment": "\u24d9 Jos 21:13,19"}, {"pk": 4038327, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 6, "verse": 58, "text": "Hilen [3] and its pasturelands, Debir and its pasturelands,", "comment": "[3] Some Hb mss, LXX; other Hb mss read Hilez"}, {"pk": 4038328, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 6, "verse": 59, "text": "Ashan and its pasturelands, and Beth-shemesh and its pasturelands."}, {"pk": 4038329, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 6, "verse": 60, "text": "From the tribe of Benjamin they were given Geba and its pasturelands, Alemeth and its pasturelands, and Anathoth and its pasturelands. They had thirteen towns in all among their families."}, {"pk": 4038330, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 6, "verse": 61, "text": "To the rest of the Kohathites, ten towns from half the tribe of Manasseh were assigned by lot. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Jos 21:5; 1Ch 6:66-70"}, {"pk": 4038331, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 6, "verse": 62, "text": "The Gershomites were assigned thirteen towns from the tribes of Issachar, Asher, Naphtali, and Manasseh in Bashan according to their families."}, {"pk": 4038332, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 6, "verse": 63, "text": "The Merarites were assigned by lot twelve towns from the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and Zebulun according to their families. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Jos 21:7; 1Ch 6:77-81"}, {"pk": 4038333, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 6, "verse": 64, "text": "So the Israelites gave these towns and their pasturelands to the Levites. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Jos 21:3,41-42"}, {"pk": 4038334, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 6, "verse": 65, "text": "They assigned by lot the towns named above \u24dd from the tribes of the descendants of Judah, Simeon, and Benjamin.", "comment": "\u24dd 1Ch 6:57-60"}, {"pk": 4038335, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 6, "verse": 66, "text": "Some \u24d0 of the families of the Kohathites were given towns from the tribe of Ephraim for their territory:", "comment": "\u24d0 Jos 21:20-40"}, {"pk": 4038336, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 6, "verse": 67, "text": "Shechem (a city of refuge) with its pasturelands in the hill country of Ephraim, Gezer and its pasturelands,"}, {"pk": 4038337, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 6, "verse": 68, "text": "Jokmeam and its pasturelands, Beth-horon and its pasturelands,"}, {"pk": 4038338, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 6, "verse": 69, "text": "Aijalon and its pasturelands, and Gath-rimmon and its pasturelands."}, {"pk": 4038339, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 6, "verse": 70, "text": "From half the tribe of Manasseh, Aner and its pasturelands, and Bileam and its pasturelands were given to the rest of the families of the Kohathites."}, {"pk": 4038340, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 6, "verse": 71, "text": "The Gershomites received: Golan in Bashan and its pasturelands, and Ashtaroth and its pasturelands from the families of half the tribe of Manasseh."}, {"pk": 4038341, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 6, "verse": 72, "text": "From the tribe of Issachar they received Kedesh and its pasturelands, Daberath and its pasturelands,"}, {"pk": 4038342, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 6, "verse": 73, "text": "Ramoth and its pasturelands, and Anem and its pasturelands."}, {"pk": 4038343, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 6, "verse": 74, "text": "From the tribe of Asher they received Mashal and its pasturelands, Abdon and its pasturelands,"}, {"pk": 4038344, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 6, "verse": 75, "text": "Hukok and its pasturelands, and Rehob and its pasturelands."}, {"pk": 4038345, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 6, "verse": 76, "text": "From the tribe of Naphtali they received Kedesh in Galilee and its pasturelands, Hammon and its pasturelands, and Kiriathaim and its pasturelands."}, {"pk": 4038346, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 6, "verse": 77, "text": "The rest of the Merarites received: From the tribe of Zebulun they received Rimmono and its pasturelands and Tabor and its pasturelands."}, {"pk": 4038347, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 6, "verse": 78, "text": "From the tribe of Reuben across the Jordan at Jericho, to the east of the Jordan, they received Bezer in the desert and its pasturelands, Jahzah and its pasturelands,"}, {"pk": 4038348, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 6, "verse": 79, "text": "Kedemoth and its pasturelands, and Mephaath and its pasturelands."}, {"pk": 4038349, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 6, "verse": 80, "text": "From the tribe of Gad they received Ramoth in Gilead and its pasturelands, Mahanaim and its pasturelands,"}, {"pk": 4038350, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 6, "verse": 81, "text": "Heshbon and its pasturelands, and Jazer and its pasturelands."}, {"pk": 4038351, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 7, "verse": 1, "text": "Issachar\u2019s sons: \u24d1 Tola, Puah, Jashub, and Shimron\u2009\u2014\u2009four.
", "comment": "\u24d1 Gn 46:13"}, {"pk": 4038352, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 7, "verse": 2, "text": "Tola\u2019s sons: Uzzi, Rephaiah, Jeriel, Jahmai, Ibsam, and Shemuel, the heads of their ancestral families. [1] During David\u2019s reign, 22,600 descendants of Tola were recorded as valiant warriors in their family records. \u24d2
", "comment": "[1] Lit the house of their fathers, also in vv. 4,7,9,40
\u24d2 2Sm 24:1-9"}, {"pk": 4038353, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 7, "verse": 3, "text": "Uzzi\u2019s son: Izrahiah. Izrahiah\u2019s sons: Michael, Obadiah, Joel, Isshiah. All five of them were chiefs.
"}, {"pk": 4038354, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 7, "verse": 4, "text": "Along with them, they had 36,000 troops for battle according to the family records of their ancestral families, for they had many wives and children.
"}, {"pk": 4038355, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 7, "verse": 5, "text": "Their tribesmen who were valiant warriors belonging to all the families of Issachar totaled 87,000 in their genealogies.
"}, {"pk": 4038356, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 7, "verse": 6, "text": "Three \u24d3 of Benjamin\u2019s sons: Bela, Becher, and Jediael.
", "comment": "\u24d3 Gn 46:21; Nm 26:38-41; 1Ch 8"}, {"pk": 4038357, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 7, "verse": 7, "text": "Bela\u2019s sons: Ezbon, Uzzi, Uzziel, Jerimoth, and Iri\u2009\u2014\u2009five. They were valiant warriors and heads of their ancestral families; 22,034 were listed in their genealogies.
"}, {"pk": 4038358, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 7, "verse": 8, "text": "Becher\u2019s sons: Zemirah, Joash, Eliezer, Elioenai, Omri, Jeremoth, Abijah, Anathoth, and Alemeth; all these were Becher\u2019s sons.
"}, {"pk": 4038359, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 7, "verse": 9, "text": "Their family records were recorded according to the heads of their ancestral families\u2009\u2014\u200920,200 valiant warriors.
"}, {"pk": 4038360, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 7, "verse": 10, "text": "Jediael\u2019s son: Bilhan. Bilhan\u2019s sons: Jeush, Benjamin, Ehud, Chenaanah, Zethan, Tarshish, and Ahishahar.
"}, {"pk": 4038361, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 7, "verse": 11, "text": "All these sons of Jediael listed by family heads were valiant warriors; there were 17,200 who could serve in the army.
"}, {"pk": 4038362, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 7, "verse": 12, "text": "Shuppim and Huppim were sons of Ir, and the Hushim were the sons of Aher.
"}, {"pk": 4038363, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 7, "verse": 13, "text": "Naphtali\u2019s sons: \u24d4 Jahziel, Guni, Jezer, and Shallum\u2009\u2014\u2009Bilhah\u2019s sons.
", "comment": "\u24d4 Gn 46:24-25"}, {"pk": 4038364, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 7, "verse": 14, "text": "Manasseh\u2019s \u24d5 sons through his Aramean concubine: Asriel and Machir the father of Gilead.
", "comment": "\u24d5 Nm 26:29-34"}, {"pk": 4038365, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 7, "verse": 15, "text": "Machir took wives from Huppim and Shuppim. The name of his sister was Maacah. Another descendant was named Zelophehad, but he had only daughters.
"}, {"pk": 4038366, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 7, "verse": 16, "text": "Machir\u2019s wife Maacah gave birth to a son, and she named him Peresh. His brother was named Sheresh, and his sons were Ulam and Rekem.
"}, {"pk": 4038367, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 7, "verse": 17, "text": "Ulam\u2019s son: Bedan. These were the sons of Gilead son of Machir, son of Manasseh.
"}, {"pk": 4038368, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 7, "verse": 18, "text": "His sister Hammolecheth gave birth to Ishhod, Abiezer, and Mahlah.
"}, {"pk": 4038369, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 7, "verse": 19, "text": "Shemida\u2019s sons: Ahian, Shechem, Likhi, and Aniam.
"}, {"pk": 4038370, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 7, "verse": 20, "text": "Ephraim\u2019s \u24d6 sons: Shuthelah, and his son Bered, his son Tahath, his son Eleadah, his son Tahath,
", "comment": "\u24d6 Nm 26:35-36"}, {"pk": 4038371, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 7, "verse": 21, "text": "his son Zabad, his son Shuthelah, also Ezer, and Elead. The men of Gath, born in the land, killed them because they went down to raid their cattle.
"}, {"pk": 4038372, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 7, "verse": 22, "text": "Their father Ephraim mourned a long time, and his relatives [2] came to comfort him.
", "comment": "[2] Or his brothers"}, {"pk": 4038373, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 7, "verse": 23, "text": "He slept with his wife, and she conceived and gave birth to a son. So he named him Beriah, because there had been misfortune in his home. [3]
", "comment": "[3] In Hb, the name Beriah sounds like \u201cin misfortune.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4038374, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 7, "verse": 24, "text": "His daughter was Sheerah, who built Lower and Upper Beth-horon \u24d7 and Uzzen-sheerah,
", "comment": "\u24d7 Jos 16:3,5"}, {"pk": 4038375, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 7, "verse": 25, "text": "his son Rephah, [4] his son Resheph, his son Telah, his son Tahan,
", "comment": "[4] Probably Ephraim\u2019s son"}, {"pk": 4038376, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 7, "verse": 26, "text": "his son Ladan, his son Ammihud, his son Elishama,
"}, {"pk": 4038377, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 7, "verse": 27, "text": "his son Nun, and his son Joshua. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ex 17:9-14; 24:13"}, {"pk": 4038378, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 7, "verse": 28, "text": "Their holdings and settlements were Bethel \u24d9 and its surrounding villages; Naaran to the east, Gezer and its villages to the west, and Shechem and its villages as far as Ayyah and its villages,", "comment": "\u24d9 Jos 16:2"}, {"pk": 4038379, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 7, "verse": 29, "text": "and along the borders of the descendants of Manasseh, Beth-shean, Taanach, Megiddo, and Dor with their surrounding villages. The sons of Joseph son of Israel lived in these towns."}, {"pk": 4038380, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 7, "verse": 30, "text": "Asher\u2019s \u24da sons: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, and Beriah, with their sister Serah.
", "comment": "\u24da Gn 46:17; Nm 26:44-46"}, {"pk": 4038381, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 7, "verse": 31, "text": "Beriah\u2019s sons: Heber, and Malchiel, who fathered Birzaith.
"}, {"pk": 4038382, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 7, "verse": 32, "text": "Heber fathered Japhlet, Shomer, and Hotham, with their sister Shua.
"}, {"pk": 4038383, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 7, "verse": 33, "text": "Japhlet\u2019s sons: Pasach, Bimhal, and Ashvath. These were Japhlet\u2019s sons.
"}, {"pk": 4038384, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 7, "verse": 34, "text": "Shemer\u2019s sons: Ahi, Rohgah, Hubbah, and Aram.
"}, {"pk": 4038385, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 7, "verse": 35, "text": "His brother Helem\u2019s sons: Zophah, Imna, Shelesh, and Amal.
"}, {"pk": 4038386, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 7, "verse": 36, "text": "Zophah\u2019s sons: Suah, Harnepher, Shual, Beri, Imrah,
"}, {"pk": 4038387, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 7, "verse": 37, "text": "Bezer, Hod, Shamma, Shilshah, Ithran, and Beera.
"}, {"pk": 4038388, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 7, "verse": 38, "text": "Jether\u2019s sons: Jephunneh, Pispa, and Ara.
"}, {"pk": 4038389, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 7, "verse": 39, "text": "Ulla\u2019s sons: Arah, Hanniel, and Rizia.
"}, {"pk": 4038390, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 7, "verse": 40, "text": "All these were Asher\u2019s descendants. They were the heads of their ancestral families, chosen men, valiant warriors, and chiefs among the leaders. The number of men listed in their genealogies for military service was 26,000.
"}, {"pk": 4038391, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 8, "verse": 1, "text": "Benjamin \u24db fathered Bela, his firstborn; Ashbel was born second, Aharah third,
", "comment": "\u24db Gn 46:21; Nm 26:38-41; 1Ch 7:6-12"}, {"pk": 4038392, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 8, "verse": 2, "text": "Nohah fourth, and Rapha fifth.
"}, {"pk": 4038393, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 8, "verse": 3, "text": "Bela\u2019s sons: Addar, Gera, Abihud, [1]
", "comment": "[1] Or Gera father of Ehud; Jdg 3:15"}, {"pk": 4038394, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 8, "verse": 4, "text": "Abishua, Naaman, Ahoah,
"}, {"pk": 4038395, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 8, "verse": 5, "text": "Gera, Shephuphan, and Huram.
"}, {"pk": 4038396, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 8, "verse": 6, "text": "These were Ehud\u2019s sons, who were the heads of the families living in Geba and who were deported to Manahath:
"}, {"pk": 4038397, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 8, "verse": 7, "text": "Naaman, Ahijah, and Gera. Gera deported them and was the father of Uzza and Ahihud.
"}, {"pk": 4038398, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 8, "verse": 8, "text": "Shaharaim had sons in the territory of Moab after he had divorced his wives Hushim and Baara.
"}, {"pk": 4038399, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 8, "verse": 9, "text": "His sons by his wife Hodesh: Jobab, Zibia, Mesha, Malcam,
"}, {"pk": 4038400, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 8, "verse": 10, "text": "Jeuz, Sachia, and Mirmah. These were his sons, family heads.
"}, {"pk": 4038401, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 8, "verse": 11, "text": "He also had sons by Hushim: Abitub and Elpaal.
"}, {"pk": 4038402, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 8, "verse": 12, "text": "Elpaal\u2019s sons: Eber, Misham, and Shemed who built Ono and Lod and its surrounding villages,
"}, {"pk": 4038403, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 8, "verse": 13, "text": "Beriah and Shema, who were the family heads of Aijalon\u2019s residents and who drove out the residents of Gath,
", "comment": "[2] LXX reads Gath14and their brother"}, {"pk": 4038404, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 8, "verse": 14, "text": "Ahio, [2] Shashak, and Jeremoth.
"}, {"pk": 4038405, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 8, "verse": 15, "text": "Zebadiah, Arad, Eder,
"}, {"pk": 4038406, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 8, "verse": 16, "text": "Michael, Ishpah, and Joha were Beriah\u2019s sons.
"}, {"pk": 4038407, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 8, "verse": 17, "text": "Zebadiah, Meshullam, Hizki, Heber,
"}, {"pk": 4038408, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 8, "verse": 18, "text": "Ishmerai, Izliah, and Jobab were Elpaal\u2019s sons.
"}, {"pk": 4038409, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 8, "verse": 19, "text": "Jakim, Zichri, Zabdi,
"}, {"pk": 4038410, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 8, "verse": 20, "text": "Elienai, Zillethai, Eliel,
"}, {"pk": 4038411, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 8, "verse": 21, "text": "Adaiah, Beraiah, and Shimrath were Shimei\u2019s sons.
"}, {"pk": 4038412, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 8, "verse": 22, "text": "Ishpan, Eber, Eliel,
"}, {"pk": 4038413, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 8, "verse": 23, "text": "Abdon, Zichri, Hanan,
"}, {"pk": 4038414, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 8, "verse": 24, "text": "Hananiah, Elam, Anthothijah,
"}, {"pk": 4038415, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 8, "verse": 25, "text": "Iphdeiah, and Penuel were Shashak\u2019s sons.
"}, {"pk": 4038416, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 8, "verse": 26, "text": "Shamsherai, Shehariah, Athaliah,
"}, {"pk": 4038417, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 8, "verse": 27, "text": "Jaareshiah, Elijah, and Zichri were Jeroham\u2019s sons.
"}, {"pk": 4038418, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 8, "verse": 28, "text": "These \u24dc were family heads, chiefs according to their family records; they lived in Jerusalem.
", "comment": "\u24dc 1Ch 9:34-44"}, {"pk": 4038419, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 8, "verse": 29, "text": "Jeiel [3] \u24dd fathered Gibeon and lived in Gibeon. His wife\u2019s name was Maacah.
", "comment": "[3] LXX; MT omits Jeiel; 1Ch 9:35
\u24dd 1Ch 9:35"}, {"pk": 4038420, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 8, "verse": 30, "text": "Abdon was his firstborn son, then Zur, Kish, Baal, Nadab,
"}, {"pk": 4038421, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 8, "verse": 31, "text": "Gedor, Ahio, Zecher,
"}, {"pk": 4038422, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 8, "verse": 32, "text": "and Mikloth who fathered Shimeah. These also lived opposite their relatives in Jerusalem, with their other relatives.
"}, {"pk": 4038423, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 8, "verse": 33, "text": "Ner fathered Kish, Kish fathered Saul, and Saul fathered Jonathan, Malchishua, Abinadab, and Esh-baal. [4]
", "comment": "[4] = Man of Baal"}, {"pk": 4038424, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 8, "verse": 34, "text": "Jonathan\u2019s son was Merib-baal, [5] and Merib-baal fathered Micah.
", "comment": "[5] = Baal Contends"}, {"pk": 4038425, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 8, "verse": 35, "text": "Micah\u2019s sons: Pithon, Melech, Tarea, and Ahaz.
"}, {"pk": 4038426, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 8, "verse": 36, "text": "Ahaz fathered Jehoaddah, Jehoaddah fathered Alemeth, Azmaveth, and Zimri, and Zimri fathered Moza.
"}, {"pk": 4038427, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 8, "verse": 37, "text": "Moza fathered Binea. His son was Raphah, his son Elasah, and his son Azel.
"}, {"pk": 4038428, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 8, "verse": 38, "text": "Azel had six sons, and these were their names: Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. All these were Azel\u2019s sons.
"}, {"pk": 4038429, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 8, "verse": 39, "text": "His brother Eshek\u2019s sons: Ulam was his firstborn, Jeush second, and Eliphelet third.
"}, {"pk": 4038430, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 8, "verse": 40, "text": "Ulam\u2019s sons were valiant warriors and archers. [6] They had many sons and grandsons\u2009\u2014\u2009150 of them. All these were among Benjamin\u2019s sons.
", "comment": "[6] Lit valiant ones who string the bow"}, {"pk": 4038431, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 9, "verse": 1, "text": "All Israel was registered in the genealogies that are written in the Book of the Kings of Israel. But Judah was exiled \u24d0 to Babylon because of their unfaithfulness.", "comment": "\u24d0 1Ch 6:15"}, {"pk": 4038432, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 9, "verse": 2, "text": "The first \u24d1 to live in their towns on their own property again were Israelites, priests, Levites, and temple servants. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Ezr 2:43,58; 8:20
\u24d1 Neh 11:3-9"}, {"pk": 4038433, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 9, "verse": 3, "text": "These people from the descendants of Judah, Benjamin, Ephraim, and Manasseh settled in Jerusalem:
"}, {"pk": 4038434, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 9, "verse": 4, "text": "Uthai son of Ammihud, son of Omri, son of Imri, son of Bani, a descendant [1] of Perez son of Judah;
", "comment": "[1] Lit Bani, from the sons"}, {"pk": 4038435, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 9, "verse": 5, "text": "from the Shilonites: Asaiah the firstborn and his sons;
"}, {"pk": 4038436, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 9, "verse": 6, "text": "and from the descendants of Zerah: Jeuel and their relatives\u2009\u2014\u2009690 in all.
"}, {"pk": 4038437, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 9, "verse": 7, "text": "The Benjaminites: Sallu son of Meshullam, son of Hodaviah, son of Hassenuah;
"}, {"pk": 4038438, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 9, "verse": 8, "text": "Ibneiah son of Jeroham; Elah son of Uzzi, son of Michri; Meshullam son of Shephatiah, son of Reuel, son of Ibnijah;
"}, {"pk": 4038439, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 9, "verse": 9, "text": "and their relatives according to their family records\u2009\u2014\u2009956 \u24d3 in all. All these men were heads of their ancestral families. [2]
", "comment": "[2] Lit the house of their fathers, also in v. 13
\u24d3 Neh 11:8"}, {"pk": 4038440, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 9, "verse": 10, "text": "The priests: \u24d4 Jedaiah; Jehoiarib; Jachin;
", "comment": "\u24d4 Neh 11:10-18"}, {"pk": 4038441, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 9, "verse": 11, "text": "Azariah son of Hilkiah, son of Meshullam, son of Zadok, son of Meraioth, son of Ahitub, the chief official \u24d5 of God\u2019s temple;
", "comment": "\u24d5 Jr 20:1"}, {"pk": 4038442, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 9, "verse": 12, "text": "Adaiah son of Jeroham, son of Pashhur, son of Malchijah; Maasai son of Adiel, son of Jahzerah, son of Meshullam, son of Meshillemith, son of Immer;
"}, {"pk": 4038443, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 9, "verse": 13, "text": "and their relatives, the heads of their ancestral families\u2009\u2014\u20091,760 in all. They were capable men employed in the ministry of God\u2019s temple.
"}, {"pk": 4038444, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 9, "verse": 14, "text": "The Levites: Shemaiah son of Hasshub, son of Azrikam, son of Hashabiah of the Merarites;
"}, {"pk": 4038445, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 9, "verse": 15, "text": "Bakbakkar, Heresh, Galal, and Mattaniah, son of Mica, son of Zichri, son of Asaph;
"}, {"pk": 4038446, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 9, "verse": 16, "text": "Obadiah son of Shemaiah, son of Galal, son of Jeduthun; and Berechiah son of Asa, son of Elkanah who lived in the settlements of the Netophathites.
"}, {"pk": 4038447, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 9, "verse": 17, "text": "The gatekeepers: \u24d6 Shallum, Akkub, Talmon, Ahiman, and their relatives. Shallum was their chief;
", "comment": "\u24d6 1Ch 26:1-19; Ezr 2:42; Neh 7:45; 11:19"}, {"pk": 4038448, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 9, "verse": 18, "text": "he was previously stationed at the King\u2019s Gate on the east side. \u24d7 These were the gatekeepers from the camp of the Levites.
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ezk 46:1-2"}, {"pk": 4038449, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 9, "verse": 19, "text": "Shallum son of Kore, son of Ebiasaph, son of Korah and his relatives from his father\u2019s family, [3] the Korahites, were assigned to guard the thresholds of the tent. [4] Their ancestors had been assigned to the LORD\u2019s camp as guardians of the entrance. \u24d8
", "comment": "[3] Lit the house of his father
\u24d8 Nm 4:1-20; 26:11; 1Ch 6:22
[4] = the temple"}, {"pk": 4038450, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 9, "verse": 20, "text": "In earlier times Phinehas son of Eleazar had been their leader, and the LORD was with him. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Nm 25:7-13"}, {"pk": 4038451, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 9, "verse": 21, "text": "Zechariah son of Meshelemiah was the gatekeeper at the entrance to the tent of meeting. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da 1Ch 26:2,14"}, {"pk": 4038452, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 9, "verse": 22, "text": "The total number of those chosen to be gatekeepers at the thresholds was 212. They were registered by genealogy in their settlements. David and the seer Samuel had appointed them \u24db to their trusted positions.", "comment": "\u24db 1Ch 26:1"}, {"pk": 4038453, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 9, "verse": 23, "text": "So they and their sons were assigned as guards to the gates of the LORD\u2019s temple, which had been the tent-temple."}, {"pk": 4038454, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 9, "verse": 24, "text": "The gatekeepers were on the four sides: east, west, north, and south."}, {"pk": 4038455, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 9, "verse": 25, "text": "Their relatives came from their settlements \u24dc at fixed times to be with them seven days, \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dc 1Ch 9:16
\u24dd 2Kg 11:5,7; 2Ch 23:8"}, {"pk": 4038456, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 9, "verse": 26, "text": "but the four chief gatekeepers, who were Levites, were entrusted with the rooms and the treasuries of God\u2019s temple. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Neh 12:25"}, {"pk": 4038457, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 9, "verse": 27, "text": "They spent the night in the vicinity of God\u2019s temple, because they had guard duty and were in charge of opening it every morning. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 1Sm 3:3,15; 1Ch 23:30-32"}, {"pk": 4038458, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 9, "verse": 28, "text": "Some of them were in charge of the utensils used in worship. They would count them when they brought them in and when they took them out."}, {"pk": 4038459, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 9, "verse": 29, "text": "Others were put in charge of the furnishings and all the utensils of the sanctuary, \u24d2 as well as the fine flour, \u24d3 wine, oil, incense, and spices.", "comment": "\u24d3 1Ch 23:29
\u24d2 Nm 3:31"}, {"pk": 4038460, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 9, "verse": 30, "text": "Some of the priests\u2019 sons mixed the spices. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Ex 30:23-25"}, {"pk": 4038461, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 9, "verse": 31, "text": "A Levite called Mattithiah, the firstborn of Shallum the Korahite, was entrusted with baking the bread. [5]", "comment": "[5] Lit with things prepared in pans"}, {"pk": 4038462, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 9, "verse": 32, "text": "Some of the Kohathites\u2019 relatives were responsible for preparing the rows of the Bread of the Presence \u24d5 every Sabbath.", "comment": "\u24d5 Lv 24:5-9"}, {"pk": 4038463, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 9, "verse": 33, "text": "The singers, \u24d6 the heads of the Levite families, stayed in the temple chambers and were exempt from other tasks because they were on duty day and night. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 1Ch 6:31-47; 25:1
\u24d7 Ps 134:1"}, {"pk": 4038464, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 9, "verse": 34, "text": "These \u24d8 were the heads of the Levite families, chiefs according to their family records; they lived in Jerusalem.", "comment": "\u24d8 1Ch 8:28-38"}, {"pk": 4038465, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 9, "verse": 35, "text": "Jeiel fathered Gibeon and lived in Gibeon. His wife\u2019s name was Maacah.
"}, {"pk": 4038466, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 9, "verse": 36, "text": "Abdon was his firstborn son, then Zur, Kish, Baal, Ner, Nadab,
"}, {"pk": 4038467, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 9, "verse": 37, "text": "Gedor, Ahio, Zechariah, and Mikloth.
"}, {"pk": 4038468, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 9, "verse": 38, "text": "Mikloth fathered Shimeam. These also lived opposite their relatives in Jerusalem with their other relatives.
"}, {"pk": 4038469, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 9, "verse": 39, "text": "Ner fathered Kish, Kish fathered Saul, and Saul fathered Jonathan, Malchishua, Abinadab, and Esh-baal.
"}, {"pk": 4038470, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 9, "verse": 40, "text": "Jonathan\u2019s son was Merib-baal, and Merib-baal fathered Micah.
"}, {"pk": 4038471, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 9, "verse": 41, "text": "Micah\u2019s sons: Pithon, Melech, Tahrea, and Ahaz. [6]
", "comment": "[6] LXX, Syr, Tg, Vg, Arabic; MT omits and Ahaz; 1Ch 8:35"}, {"pk": 4038472, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 9, "verse": 42, "text": "Ahaz fathered Jarah; Jarah fathered Alemeth, Azmaveth, and Zimri; Zimri fathered Moza.
"}, {"pk": 4038473, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 9, "verse": 43, "text": "Moza fathered Binea. His son was Rephaiah, his son Elasah, and his son Azel.
"}, {"pk": 4038474, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 9, "verse": 44, "text": "Azel had six sons, and these were their names: Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. These were Azel\u2019s sons.
"}, {"pk": 4038475, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 10, "verse": 1, "text": "The Philistines \u24d9 fought against Israel, and Israel\u2019s men fled from them. Many were killed on Mount Gilboa.", "comment": "\u24d9 1Sm 31:1-13"}, {"pk": 4038476, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 10, "verse": 2, "text": "The Philistines pursued Saul and his sons and killed his sons Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malchishua."}, {"pk": 4038477, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 10, "verse": 3, "text": "When the battle intensified against Saul, the archers spotted him and severely wounded him."}, {"pk": 4038478, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 10, "verse": 4, "text": "Then Saul said to his armor-bearer, \u201cDraw your sword and run me through with it, or these uncircumcised men will come and torture me.\u201d But his armor-bearer would not do it because he was terrified. Then Saul took his sword and fell on it."}, {"pk": 4038479, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 10, "verse": 5, "text": "When his armor-bearer saw that Saul was dead, he also fell on his own sword and died."}, {"pk": 4038480, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 10, "verse": 6, "text": "So Saul and his three sons died\u2009\u2014\u2009his whole house died together."}, {"pk": 4038481, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 10, "verse": 7, "text": "When all the men of Israel in the valley saw that the army had fled and that Saul and his sons were dead, they abandoned their cities and fled. So the Philistines came and settled in them."}, {"pk": 4038482, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 10, "verse": 8, "text": "The next day when the Philistines came to strip the slain, they found Saul and his sons dead on Mount Gilboa."}, {"pk": 4038483, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 10, "verse": 9, "text": "They stripped Saul, cut off his head, took his armor, and sent messengers throughout the land of the Philistines to spread the good news to their idols and the people."}, {"pk": 4038484, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 10, "verse": 10, "text": "Then they put his armor in the temple of their gods and hung his skull in the temple of Dagon. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da 1Sm 5:1-4; 17:54"}, {"pk": 4038485, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 10, "verse": 11, "text": "When all Jabesh-gilead heard of everything the Philistines had done to Saul,"}, {"pk": 4038486, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 10, "verse": 12, "text": "all their brave men set out and retrieved the body of Saul and the bodies of his sons and brought them to Jabesh. They buried their bones under the oak [1] in Jabesh \u24db and fasted seven days.", "comment": "[1] Or terebinth, or large tree
\u24db 2Sm 21:12-14"}, {"pk": 4038487, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 10, "verse": 13, "text": "Saul died for his unfaithfulness to the LORD because he did not keep the LORD\u2019s word. \u24dc He even consulted a medium for guidance, \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd 1Sm 28:7
\u24dc 1Sm 13:13-14; 15:23"}, {"pk": 4038488, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 10, "verse": 14, "text": "but he did not inquire of the LORD. So the LORD put him to death and turned the kingdom over to David son of Jesse. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 1Sm 15:28; 1Ch 12:23"}, {"pk": 4038489, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 11, "verse": 1, "text": "All Israel \u24d1 came together to David at Hebron and said, \u201cHere we are, your own flesh and blood. [1]", "comment": "\u24d1 2Sm 5:1-3
[1] Lit your bone and your flesh"}, {"pk": 4038490, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 11, "verse": 2, "text": "Even previously when Saul was king, you were leading Israel out to battle and bringing us back. The LORD your God also said to you, \u2018You will shepherd my people Israel, and you will be ruler over my people Israel.\u2019\u201d"}, {"pk": 4038491, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 11, "verse": 3, "text": "So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron. David made a covenant with them at Hebron in the LORD\u2019s presence, and they anointed David king over Israel, in keeping with the LORD\u2019s word through Samuel. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 1Sm 16:1-13"}, {"pk": 4038492, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 11, "verse": 4, "text": "David \u24d3 and all Israel marched to Jerusalem (that is, Jebus); the Jebusites who inhabited the land were there. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d3 2Sm 5:6-10
\u24d4 Jos 15:8,63; Jdg 1:21"}, {"pk": 4038493, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 11, "verse": 5, "text": "The inhabitants of Jebus said to David, \u201cYou will never get in here.\u201d Yet David did capture the stronghold of Zion, that is, the city of David."}, {"pk": 4038494, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 11, "verse": 6, "text": "David said, \u201cWhoever is the first to kill a Jebusite will become chief commander.\u201d Joab \u24d5 son of Zeruiah went up first, so he became the chief.", "comment": "\u24d5 2Sm 8:16; 1Ch 18:15"}, {"pk": 4038495, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 11, "verse": 7, "text": "Then David took up residence in the stronghold; therefore, it was called the city of David."}, {"pk": 4038496, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 11, "verse": 8, "text": "He built up the city all the way around, from the supporting terraces to the surrounding parts, and Joab restored the rest of the city."}, {"pk": 4038497, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 11, "verse": 9, "text": "David steadily grew more powerful, \u24d6 and the LORD of Armies was with him.", "comment": "\u24d6 2Sm 3:1"}, {"pk": 4038498, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 11, "verse": 10, "text": "The following were the chiefs of David\u2019s warriors who, together with all Israel, strongly supported him in his reign to make him king according to the LORD\u2019s word about Israel. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 1Ch 11:3"}, {"pk": 4038499, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 11, "verse": 11, "text": "This \u24d8 is the list of David\u2019s warriors: Jashobeam son of Hachmoni was chief \u24d9 of the Thirty; [2] he wielded his spear against three hundred and killed them at one time.", "comment": "\u24d8 2Sm 23:8-23
[2] Alt Hb tradition reads Three
\u24d9 1Ch 12:18"}, {"pk": 4038500, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 11, "verse": 12, "text": "After him, Eleazar son of Dodo \u24da the Ahohite was one of the three warriors.", "comment": "\u24da 1Ch 27:4"}, {"pk": 4038501, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 11, "verse": 13, "text": "He was with David at Pas-dammim when the Philistines had gathered there for battle. There was a portion of a field full of barley, where the troops had fled from the Philistines. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db 2Sm 23:11-12"}, {"pk": 4038502, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 11, "verse": 14, "text": "But Eleazar and David [3] took their stand in the middle of the field and defended it. They killed the Philistines, and the LORD gave them a great victory.", "comment": "[3] Lit But they"}, {"pk": 4038503, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 11, "verse": 15, "text": "Three of the thirty chief men went down to David, to the rock at the cave of Adullam, \u24dc while the Philistine army was encamped in the Valley of Rephaim. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd 1Ch 14:9
\u24dc 1Sm 22:1"}, {"pk": 4038504, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 11, "verse": 16, "text": "At that time David was in the stronghold, \u24d0 and a Philistine garrison \u24d1 was at Bethlehem.", "comment": "\u24d1 1Sm 10:5
\u24d0 1Sm 22:4-5; 2Sm 5:9"}, {"pk": 4038505, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 11, "verse": 17, "text": "David was extremely thirsty [4] and said, \u201cIf only someone would bring me water to drink from the well at the city gate of Bethlehem!\u201d", "comment": "[4] Lit And David craved"}, {"pk": 4038506, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 11, "verse": 18, "text": "So the Three broke through the Philistine camp and drew water from the well at the gate of Bethlehem. They brought it back to David, but he refused to drink it. Instead, he poured it out to the LORD."}, {"pk": 4038507, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 11, "verse": 19, "text": "David said, \u201cI would never do such a thing in the presence of my God! How can I drink the blood of these men who risked their lives?\u201d For they brought it at the risk of their lives. So he would not drink it. Such were the exploits of the three warriors."}, {"pk": 4038508, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 11, "verse": 20, "text": "Abishai, \u24d2 Joab\u2019s brother, was the leader of the Three. [5] He raised his spear against three hundred men and killed them, gaining a reputation among the Three.", "comment": "[5] Syr reads Thirty
\u24d2 1Sm 26:6; 2Sm 18:2"}, {"pk": 4038509, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 11, "verse": 21, "text": "He was more honored than the Three and became their commander even though he did not become one of the Three."}, {"pk": 4038510, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 11, "verse": 22, "text": "Benaiah son of Jehoiada \u24d3 was the son of a brave man [6] from Kabzeel, a man of many exploits. Benaiah killed two sons of Ariel of Moab, [7] and he went down into a pit on a snowy day and killed a lion.", "comment": "[6] Or was a valiant man
[7] Or He killed two Moabite warriors
\u24d3 2Sm 8:18; 20:23; 23:20-23; 1Kg 1:8; 1Ch 18:17; 27:5-6,34"}, {"pk": 4038511, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 11, "verse": 23, "text": "He also killed an Egyptian who was seven and a half feet tall. [8] Even though the Egyptian had a spear in his hand like a weaver\u2019s beam, \u24d4 Benaiah went down to him with a club, snatched the spear out of the Egyptian\u2019s hand, and then killed him with his own spear.", "comment": "\u24d4 1Sm 17:7; 1Ch 20:5
[8] Lit who measured five cubits"}, {"pk": 4038512, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 11, "verse": 24, "text": "These were the exploits of Benaiah son of Jehoiada, who had a reputation among the three warriors."}, {"pk": 4038513, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 11, "verse": 25, "text": "He was the most honored of the Thirty, but he did not become one of the Three. David put him in charge of his bodyguard."}, {"pk": 4038514, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 11, "verse": 26, "text": "The best soldiers \u24d5 were Joab\u2019s brother Asahel, \u24d6 Elhanan son of Dodo of Bethlehem,
", "comment": "\u24d6 2Sm 2:18-23
\u24d5 2Sm 23:24-39"}, {"pk": 4038515, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 11, "verse": 27, "text": "Shammoth the Harorite, Helez the Pelonite,
"}, {"pk": 4038516, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 11, "verse": 28, "text": "Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, Abiezer the Anathothite,
"}, {"pk": 4038517, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 11, "verse": 29, "text": "Sibbecai the Hushathite, Ilai the Ahohite,
"}, {"pk": 4038518, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 11, "verse": 30, "text": "Maharai the Netophathite, Heled son of Baanah the Netophathite,
"}, {"pk": 4038519, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 11, "verse": 31, "text": "Ithai son of Ribai from Gibeah of the Benjaminites, Benaiah the Pirathonite,
"}, {"pk": 4038520, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 11, "verse": 32, "text": "Hurai from the wadis of Gaash, Abiel the Arbathite,
"}, {"pk": 4038521, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 11, "verse": 33, "text": "Azmaveth the Baharumite, Eliahba the Shaalbonite,
"}, {"pk": 4038522, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 11, "verse": 34, "text": "the sons of [9] \u24d7 Hashem the Gizonite, Jonathan son of Shagee the Hararite,
", "comment": "[9] LXX omits the sons of; 2Sm 23:32
\u24d7 2Sm 23:32"}, {"pk": 4038523, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 11, "verse": 35, "text": "Ahiam son of Sachar the Hararite, Eliphal son of Ur,
"}, {"pk": 4038524, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 11, "verse": 36, "text": "Hepher the Mecherathite, Ahijah the Pelonite,
"}, {"pk": 4038525, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 11, "verse": 37, "text": "Hezro the Carmelite, Naarai son of Ezbai,
"}, {"pk": 4038526, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 11, "verse": 38, "text": "Joel the brother of Nathan, Mibhar son of Hagri,
"}, {"pk": 4038527, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 11, "verse": 39, "text": "Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Beerothite, the armor-bearer for Joab son of Zeruiah,
"}, {"pk": 4038528, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 11, "verse": 40, "text": "Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite,
"}, {"pk": 4038529, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 11, "verse": 41, "text": "Uriah the Hethite, Zabad son of Ahlai,
"}, {"pk": 4038530, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 11, "verse": 42, "text": "Adina son of Shiza the Reubenite, chief of the Reubenites, and thirty with him,
"}, {"pk": 4038531, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 11, "verse": 43, "text": "Hanan son of Maacah, Joshaphat the Mithnite,
"}, {"pk": 4038532, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 11, "verse": 44, "text": "Uzzia the Ashterathite, Shama and Jeiel the sons of Hotham the Aroerite,
"}, {"pk": 4038533, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 11, "verse": 45, "text": "Jediael son of Shimri and his brother Joha the Tizite,
"}, {"pk": 4038534, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 11, "verse": 46, "text": "Eliel the Mahavite, Jeribai and Joshaviah, the sons of Elnaam, Ithmah the Moabite,
"}, {"pk": 4038535, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 11, "verse": 47, "text": "Eliel, Obed, and Jaasiel the Mezobaite.
"}, {"pk": 4038536, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 12, "verse": 1, "text": "The following were the men who came to David at Ziklag while he was still banned from the presence of Saul son of Kish. \u24d8 They were among the warriors who helped him in battle.", "comment": "\u24d8 1Sm 27:1-7"}, {"pk": 4038537, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 12, "verse": 2, "text": "They were archers who could use either the right or left hand, both to sling stones and shoot arrows from a bow. \u24d9 They were Saul\u2019s relatives \u24da from Benjamin:", "comment": "\u24da 1Ch 12:29
\u24d9 Jdg 3:15; 20:16"}, {"pk": 4038538, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 12, "verse": 3, "text": "Their chief was Ahiezer son of Shemaah the Gibeathite. Then there was his brother Joash; Jeziel and Pelet sons of Azmaveth; Beracah, Jehu the Anathothite;
"}, {"pk": 4038539, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 12, "verse": 4, "text": "Ishmaiah the Gibeonite, a warrior among the Thirty and a leader over the Thirty; Jeremiah, Jahaziel, Johanan, Jozabad the Gederathite;
"}, {"pk": 4038540, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 12, "verse": 5, "text": "Eluzai, Jerimoth, Bealiah, Shemariah, Shephatiah the Haruphite;
"}, {"pk": 4038541, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 12, "verse": 6, "text": "Elkanah, Isshiah, Azarel, Joezer, and Jashobeam, the Korahites;
"}, {"pk": 4038542, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 12, "verse": 7, "text": "and Joelah and Zebadiah, the sons of Jeroham from Gedor.
"}, {"pk": 4038543, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 12, "verse": 8, "text": "Some Gadites defected to David at his stronghold in the desert. They were valiant warriors, trained for battle, expert with shield and spear. Their faces were like the faces of lions, and they were as swift as gazelles on the mountains. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db 2Sm 2:18"}, {"pk": 4038544, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 12, "verse": 9, "text": "Ezer was the chief, Obadiah second, Eliab third,
"}, {"pk": 4038545, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 12, "verse": 10, "text": "Mishmannah fourth, Jeremiah fifth,
"}, {"pk": 4038546, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 12, "verse": 11, "text": "Attai sixth, Eliel seventh,
"}, {"pk": 4038547, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 12, "verse": 12, "text": "Johanan eighth, Elzabad ninth,
"}, {"pk": 4038548, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 12, "verse": 13, "text": "Jeremiah tenth, and Machbannai eleventh.
"}, {"pk": 4038549, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 12, "verse": 14, "text": "These Gadites were army commanders; the least of them was a match for a hundred, and the greatest of them for a thousand. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Lv 26:8; Dt 32:30; Is 30:17"}, {"pk": 4038550, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 12, "verse": 15, "text": "These are the men who crossed the Jordan in the first month [1] when it was overflowing all its banks, \u24dd and put to flight all those in the valleys to the east and to the west.", "comment": "[1] = Nisan (March\u2013April)
\u24dd Jos 3:15; 4:18"}, {"pk": 4038551, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 12, "verse": 16, "text": "Other Benjaminites and men from Judah also went to David at the stronghold. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 1Sm 22:1-2"}, {"pk": 4038552, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 12, "verse": 17, "text": "David went out to meet them and said to them, \u201cIf you have come in peace to help me, my heart will be united with you, but if you have come to betray me to my enemies even though my hands have done no wrong, may the God of our ancestors look on it and judge.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4038553, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 12, "verse": 18, "text": "Then the Spirit enveloped [2] \u24d1 Amasai, \u24d2 chief of the Thirty, and he said: We are yours, David,
we are with you, son of Jesse!
Peace, peace to you,
and peace to him who helps you, \u24d3
for your God helps you.
So David received them and made them leaders of his troops.", "comment": "\u24d1 Jdg 6:34; 2Ch 24:20
\u24d2 1Ch 2:17
[2] Lit clothed; Jdg 6:34; 2Ch 24:20
\u24d3 1Sm 25:5-6"}, {"pk": 4038554, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 12, "verse": 19, "text": "Some Manassites defected to David when he went with the Philistines to fight against Saul. However, they did not help the Philistines because the Philistine rulers sent David away after a discussion. They said, \u201cIt will be our heads if he defects to his master Saul.\u201d \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 1Sm 29:1-11"}, {"pk": 4038555, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 12, "verse": 20, "text": "When David went to Ziklag, some men from Manasseh defected to him: Adnah, Jozabad, Jediael, Michael, Jozabad, Elihu, and Zillethai, chiefs of thousands in Manasseh."}, {"pk": 4038556, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 12, "verse": 21, "text": "They helped David against the raiders, \u24d5 for they were all valiant warriors and commanders in the army.", "comment": "\u24d5 1Sm 30:1-20"}, {"pk": 4038557, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 12, "verse": 22, "text": "At that time, men came day after day to help David until there was a great army, like an army of God. [3] \u24d6", "comment": "[3] Or like the ultimate army
\u24d6 Gn 32:1-2; Jos 5:13-15"}, {"pk": 4038558, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 12, "verse": 23, "text": "The numbers of the armed troops who came to David at Hebron to turn Saul\u2019s kingdom over to him, \u24d7 according to the LORD\u2019s word, \u24d8 were as follows:", "comment": "\u24d8 1Ch 11:10
\u24d7 1Sm 15:28; 1Ch 10:14"}, {"pk": 4038559, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 12, "verse": 24, "text": "From the Judahites: 6,800 armed troops bearing shields and spears.
"}, {"pk": 4038560, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 12, "verse": 25, "text": "From the Simeonites: 7,100 valiant warriors ready for war.
"}, {"pk": 4038561, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 12, "verse": 26, "text": "From the Levites: 4,600
"}, {"pk": 4038562, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 12, "verse": 27, "text": "in addition to Jehoiada, leader of the house of Aaron, with 3,700 men;
"}, {"pk": 4038563, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 12, "verse": 28, "text": "and Zadok, \u24d9 a young valiant warrior, with 22 commanders from his father\u2019s family. [4]
", "comment": "\u24d9 2Sm 8:17; 1Ch 6:8,53; 9:11; 15:11; 16:39
[4] Lit the house of his father"}, {"pk": 4038564, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 12, "verse": 29, "text": "From the Benjaminites, the relatives of Saul: \u24da 3,000 (up to that time the majority of the Benjaminites maintained their allegiance to the house of Saul).
", "comment": "\u24da 1Ch 12:2"}, {"pk": 4038565, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 12, "verse": 30, "text": "From the Ephraimites: 20,800 valiant warriors who were famous men in their ancestral families. [5]
", "comment": "[5] Lit the house of their fathers"}, {"pk": 4038566, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 12, "verse": 31, "text": "From half the tribe of Manasseh: 18,000 designated by name to come and make David king.
"}, {"pk": 4038567, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 12, "verse": 32, "text": "From the Issacharites, who understood the times \u24db and knew what Israel should do: 200 chiefs with all their relatives under their command.
", "comment": "\u24db Est 1:13"}, {"pk": 4038568, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 12, "verse": 33, "text": "From Zebulun: 50,000 who could serve in the army, trained for battle with all kinds of weapons of war, with one purpose \u24dc to help David. [6]
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 12:2
[6] LXX; MT omits David"}, {"pk": 4038569, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 12, "verse": 34, "text": "From Naphtali: 1,000 commanders accompanied by 37,000 men with shield and spear.
"}, {"pk": 4038570, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 12, "verse": 35, "text": "From the Danites: 28,600 trained for battle.
"}, {"pk": 4038571, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 12, "verse": 36, "text": "From Asher: 40,000 who could serve in the army, trained for battle.
"}, {"pk": 4038572, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 12, "verse": 37, "text": "From across the Jordan\u2009\u2014\u2009from the Reubenites, Gadites, and half the tribe of Manasseh: 120,000 men equipped with all the military weapons of war.
"}, {"pk": 4038573, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 12, "verse": 38, "text": "All these warriors, lined up in battle formation, came to Hebron wholeheartedly determined to make David king over all Israel. All the rest of Israel was also of one mind to make David king. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd 2Sm 5:1-3"}, {"pk": 4038574, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 12, "verse": 39, "text": "They spent three days there eating and drinking with David, for their relatives had provided for them."}, {"pk": 4038575, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 12, "verse": 40, "text": "In addition, their neighbors from as far away as Issachar, Zebulun, and Naphtali came and brought food on donkeys, camels, mules, and oxen\u2009\u2014\u2009abundant provisions of flour, fig cakes, raisins, wine and oil, herds, and flocks. \u24d0 Indeed, there was joy in Israel.", "comment": "\u24d0 1Sm 25:18"}, {"pk": 4038576, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 13, "verse": 1, "text": "David consulted with all his leaders, the commanders of hundreds and of thousands."}, {"pk": 4038577, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 13, "verse": 2, "text": "Then he said to the whole assembly of Israel, \u201cIf it seems good to you, and if this is from the LORD our God, let us spread out and send the message to the rest of our relatives in all the districts of Israel, including the priests and Levites in their cities with pasturelands, \u24d1 that they should gather together with us.", "comment": "\u24d1 Nm 35:1-8"}, {"pk": 4038578, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 13, "verse": 3, "text": "Then let us bring back the ark of our God, for we did not inquire of him [1] \u24d2 in Saul\u2019s days.\u201d", "comment": "[1] Or did not seek it
\u24d2 1Sm 7:1-2; 1Ch 10:14; 15:13"}, {"pk": 4038579, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 13, "verse": 4, "text": "Since the proposal seemed right to all the people, the whole assembly agreed to do it."}, {"pk": 4038580, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 13, "verse": 5, "text": "So David assembled all Israel, \u24d3 from the Shihor of Egypt to the entrance of Hamath, [2] \u24d4 to bring the ark of God from Kiriath-jearim. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d3 2Sm 6:1; 1Ch 15:3
[2] Or to Lebo-hamath
\u24d4 1Kg 8:65
\u24d5 1Sm 6:21; 7:1"}, {"pk": 4038581, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 13, "verse": 6, "text": "David \u24d6 and all Israel went to Baalah \u24d7 (that is, Kiriath-jearim that belongs to Judah) to take from there the ark of God, which bears the name of the LORD who is enthroned between the cherubim. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d6 2Sm 6:2-11
\u24d7 Jos 15:9
\u24d8 2Kg 19:15"}, {"pk": 4038582, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 13, "verse": 7, "text": "At Abinadab\u2019s house \u24d9 they set the ark of God on a new cart. Uzzah and Ahio [3] were guiding the cart.", "comment": "\u24d9 1Sm 7:1
[3] Or And his brothers"}, {"pk": 4038583, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 13, "verse": 8, "text": "David and all Israel were dancing with all their might before God with songs and with lyres, harps, tambourines, cymbals, and trumpets. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da 1Ch 15:16"}, {"pk": 4038584, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 13, "verse": 9, "text": "When they came to Chidon\u2019s threshing floor, \u24db Uzzah reached out to hold the ark because the oxen had stumbled.", "comment": "\u24db 2Sm 6:6"}, {"pk": 4038585, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 13, "verse": 10, "text": "Then the LORD\u2019s anger burned against Uzzah, and he struck him dead because he had reached out to the ark. \u24dc So he died there in the presence of God. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dc 1Ch 15:13,15
\u24dd Lv 10:2"}, {"pk": 4038586, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 13, "verse": 11, "text": "David was angry because of the LORD\u2019s outburst against Uzzah, so he named that place Outburst Against Uzzah, [4] as it is still named today.", "comment": "[4] Or Perez-uzzah"}, {"pk": 4038587, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 13, "verse": 12, "text": "David feared God that day and said, \u201cHow can I ever bring the ark of God to me?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4038588, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 13, "verse": 13, "text": "So David did not bring the ark of God home [5] to the city of David; instead, he diverted it to the house of Obed-edom of Gath. \u24d0", "comment": "[5] Litto himself
\u24d0 1Ch 26:4-5; 2Ch 25:23-24"}, {"pk": 4038589, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 13, "verse": 14, "text": "The ark of God remained with Obed-edom\u2019s family in his house for three months, and the LORD blessed his family and all that he had."}, {"pk": 4038590, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 14, "verse": 1, "text": "King Hiram of Tyre sent envoys to David, \u24d1 along with cedar logs, stonemasons, and carpenters to build a palace for him.", "comment": "\u24d1 2Sm 5:11-25"}, {"pk": 4038591, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 14, "verse": 2, "text": "Then David knew that the LORD had established him as king over Israel and that his kingdom had been exalted for the sake of his people Israel."}, {"pk": 4038592, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 14, "verse": 3, "text": "David took more wives in Jerusalem, and he became the father of more sons and daughters."}, {"pk": 4038593, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 14, "verse": 4, "text": "These \u24d2 are the names of the children born to him in Jerusalem: Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, Solomon,", "comment": "\u24d2 1Ch 3:5-8"}, {"pk": 4038594, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 14, "verse": 5, "text": "Ibhar, Elishua, Elpelet,"}, {"pk": 4038595, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 14, "verse": 6, "text": "Nogah, Nepheg, Japhia,"}, {"pk": 4038596, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 14, "verse": 7, "text": "Elishama, Beeliada, and Eliphelet."}, {"pk": 4038597, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 14, "verse": 8, "text": "When the Philistines heard that David had been anointed king over all Israel, they all went in search of David; when David heard of this, he went out to face them."}, {"pk": 4038598, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 14, "verse": 9, "text": "Now the Philistines had come and raided in the Valley of Rephaim, \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 1Ch 11:15; 14:13"}, {"pk": 4038599, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 14, "verse": 10, "text": "so David inquired of God, \u201cShould I attack the Philistines? Will you hand them over to me?\u201d The LORD replied, \u201cAttack, and I will hand them over to you.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4038600, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 14, "verse": 11, "text": "So the Israelites went up to Baal-perazim, and David defeated the Philistines there. Then David said, \u201cLike a bursting flood, God has used me to burst out against my enemies.\u201d Therefore, they named that place The Lord Bursts Out. [1]", "comment": "[1] Or Baal-perazim"}, {"pk": 4038601, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 14, "verse": 12, "text": "The Philistines abandoned their idols there, and David ordered that they be burned in the fire."}, {"pk": 4038602, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 14, "verse": 13, "text": "Once again the Philistines raided in the valley."}, {"pk": 4038603, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 14, "verse": 14, "text": "So David again inquired of God, and God answered him, \u201cDo not pursue them directly. Circle around them and attack them opposite the balsam trees."}, {"pk": 4038604, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 14, "verse": 15, "text": "When you hear the sound of marching in the tops of the balsam trees, then go out to battle, for God will have gone out ahead of you to strike down the army of the Philistines.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4038605, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 14, "verse": 16, "text": "So David did as God commanded him, and they struck down the Philistine army from Gibeon to Gezer."}, {"pk": 4038606, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 14, "verse": 17, "text": "Then David\u2019s fame spread throughout the lands, and the LORD caused all the nations to be terrified of him. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Ex 15:14-16; Dt 2:25"}, {"pk": 4038607, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 15, "verse": 1, "text": "David built houses for himself in the city of David, and he prepared a place for the ark of God and pitched a tent for it. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 1Ch 16:1; 17:1-5"}, {"pk": 4038608, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 15, "verse": 2, "text": "Then David said, \u201cNo one but the Levites may carry the ark of God, because the LORD has chosen them to carry the ark of the LORD and to minister before him forever.\u201d \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Nm 4:15; Dt 10:8"}, {"pk": 4038609, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 15, "verse": 3, "text": "David assembled all Israel at Jerusalem \u24d7 to bring the ark of the LORD to the place he had prepared for it. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d7 1Ch 13:5
\u24d8 2Sm 6:12,17; 1Ch 15:12"}, {"pk": 4038610, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 15, "verse": 4, "text": "[4a] Then he gathered together the descendants of Aaron and the Levites:"}, {"pk": 4038611, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 15, "verse": 5, "text": "From the Kohathites, Uriel the leader and 120 of his relatives;"}, {"pk": 4038612, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 15, "verse": 6, "text": "from the Merarites, Asaiah the leader and 220 of his relatives;"}, {"pk": 4038613, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 15, "verse": 7, "text": "from the Gershomites, [1] Joel the leader and 130 of his relatives;", "comment": "[1] = Gershonites"}, {"pk": 4038614, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 15, "verse": 8, "text": "from the Elizaphanites, Shemaiah the leader and 200 of his relatives;"}, {"pk": 4038615, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 15, "verse": 9, "text": "from the Hebronites, Eliel the leader and 80 of his relatives;"}, {"pk": 4038616, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 15, "verse": 10, "text": "from the Uzzielites, Amminadab the leader and 112 of his relatives."}, {"pk": 4038617, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 15, "verse": 11, "text": "David summoned the priests Zadok \u24d9 and Abiathar \u24da and the Levites Uriel, Asaiah, Joel, Shemaiah, Eliel, and Amminadab.", "comment": "\u24d9 1Ch 12:28; 18:16; 24:3,6,31; 27:17; 29:22
\u24da 1Sm 22:20-23; 1Kg 1:7; 2:26-27,35; 1Ch 27:34"}, {"pk": 4038618, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 15, "verse": 12, "text": "He said to them, \u201cYou are the heads of the Levite families. You and your relatives must consecrate yourselves \u24db so that you may bring the ark of the LORD God of Israel to the place I have prepared for it. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24db Ex 19:14; 2Ch 35:6
\u24dc 1Ch 15:1,3"}, {"pk": 4038619, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 15, "verse": 13, "text": "For the LORD our God burst out in anger against us because you Levites were not with us the first time, for we didn\u2019t inquire of him about the proper procedures.\u201d \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd 2Sm 6:3; 1Ch 13:7"}, {"pk": 4038620, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 15, "verse": 14, "text": "So the priests and the Levites consecrated themselves to bring up the ark of the LORD God of Israel."}, {"pk": 4038621, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 15, "verse": 15, "text": "Then the Levites carried the ark of God the way Moses had commanded according to the word of the LORD: on their shoulders with the poles. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Ex 25:12-15; Nm 4:6,15"}, {"pk": 4038622, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 15, "verse": 16, "text": "Then David told the leaders of the Levites to appoint their relatives as singers and to have them raise their voices with joy accompanied by musical instruments\u2009\u2014\u2009harps, lyres, and cymbals. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 1Ch 13:8; 25:1"}, {"pk": 4038623, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 15, "verse": 17, "text": "So the Levites appointed Heman son of Joel; from his relatives, Asaph son of Berechiah; and from their relatives the Merarites, Ethan son of Kushaiah."}, {"pk": 4038624, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 15, "verse": 18, "text": "With them were their relatives second in rank: Zechariah, Jaaziel, [2] Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Benaiah, Maaseiah, Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, and the gatekeepers Obed-edom and Jeiel.", "comment": "[2] Some Hb mss, LXX; other Hb mss read Zechariah son and Jaaziel"}, {"pk": 4038625, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 15, "verse": 19, "text": "The singers Heman, Asaph, and Ethan were to sound the bronze cymbals;"}, {"pk": 4038626, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 15, "verse": 20, "text": "Zechariah, Aziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Maaseiah, and Benaiah were to play harps according to Alamoth [3]", "comment": "[3] This may refer to a high pitch, perhaps a tune sung by soprano voices; the Hb word means \u201cyoung women\u201d; Ps 46 title"}, {"pk": 4038627, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 15, "verse": 21, "text": "and Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, Obed-edom, Jeiel, and Azaziah were to lead the music with lyres according to the Sheminith."}, {"pk": 4038628, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 15, "verse": 22, "text": "Chenaniah, the leader of the Levites in music, was to direct the music because he was skillful."}, {"pk": 4038629, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 15, "verse": 23, "text": "Berechiah and Elkanah were to be gatekeepers for the ark."}, {"pk": 4038630, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 15, "verse": 24, "text": "The priests, Shebaniah, Joshaphat, Nethanel, Amasai, Zechariah, Benaiah, and Eliezer, were to blow trumpets \u24d2 before the ark of God. Obed-edom and Jehiah were also to be gatekeepers for the ark.", "comment": "\u24d2 1Ch 16:6"}, {"pk": 4038631, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 15, "verse": 25, "text": "David, \u24d3 the elders of Israel, and the commanders of thousands went with rejoicing to bring the ark of the covenant of the LORD from the house of Obed-edom. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d3 2Sm 6:12-16
\u24d4 1Ch 13:13"}, {"pk": 4038632, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 15, "verse": 26, "text": "Because God helped the Levites who were carrying the ark of the covenant of the LORD, with God\u2019s help, they sacrificed seven bulls and seven rams. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Nm 23:1-4,29"}, {"pk": 4038633, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 15, "verse": 27, "text": "Now David was dressed in a robe of fine linen, as were all the Levites who were carrying the ark, as well as the singers and Chenaniah, the music leader of the singers. David also wore a linen ephod."}, {"pk": 4038634, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 15, "verse": 28, "text": "So all Israel brought up the ark of the covenant of the LORD with shouts, the sound of the ram\u2019s horn, trumpets, and cymbals, and the playing of harps and lyres."}, {"pk": 4038635, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 15, "verse": 29, "text": "As the ark of the covenant of the LORD was entering the city of David, Saul\u2019s daughter Michal looked down from the window and saw King David leaping [4] and dancing, and she despised him in her heart.", "comment": "[4] Or whirling"}, {"pk": 4038636, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 16, "verse": 1, "text": "They \u24d6 brought the ark of God and placed it inside the tent David had pitched for it. \u24d7 Then they offered burnt offerings and fellowship offerings in God\u2019s presence.", "comment": "\u24d6 2Sm 6:17-19
\u24d7 1Ch 15:1"}, {"pk": 4038637, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 16, "verse": 2, "text": "When David had finished offering the burnt offerings and the fellowship offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD."}, {"pk": 4038638, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 16, "verse": 3, "text": "Then he distributed to each and every Israelite, both men and women, a loaf of bread, a date cake, and a raisin cake."}, {"pk": 4038639, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 16, "verse": 4, "text": "David appointed some of the Levites to be ministers before the ark of the LORD, to celebrate the LORD God of Israel, and to give thanks and praise to him."}, {"pk": 4038640, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 16, "verse": 5, "text": "Asaph was the chief and Zechariah was second to him. Jeiel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Mattithiah, Eliab, Benaiah, Obed-edom, and Jeiel played the harps and lyres, while Asaph sounded the cymbals"}, {"pk": 4038641, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 16, "verse": 6, "text": "and the priests Benaiah and Jahaziel blew the trumpets regularly before the ark of the covenant of God."}, {"pk": 4038642, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 16, "verse": 7, "text": "On that day David decreed for the first time that thanks be given to the LORD by Asaph and his relatives:"}, {"pk": 4038643, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 16, "verse": 8, "text": "Give thanks \u24d8 to the LORD; call on his name;
proclaim his deeds among the peoples. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 1Kg 8:43; 2Kg 19:19
\u24d8 Ps 105:1-15"}, {"pk": 4038644, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 16, "verse": 9, "text": "Sing to him; sing praise to him;
tell about all his wondrous works!
"}, {"pk": 4038645, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 16, "verse": 10, "text": "Honor his holy name;
let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice.
"}, {"pk": 4038646, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 16, "verse": 11, "text": "Seek the LORD and his strength;
seek his face always. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 24:6"}, {"pk": 4038647, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 16, "verse": 12, "text": "Remember the wondrous works he has done, \u24db
his wonders, and the judgments he has pronounced, [1] \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 103:2
[1] Lit judgments of his mouth
\u24dc Ps 78:43-68"}, {"pk": 4038648, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 16, "verse": 13, "text": "you offspring of Israel his servant,
Jacob\u2019s descendants\u2009\u2014\u2009his chosen ones.
"}, {"pk": 4038649, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 16, "verse": 14, "text": "He is the LORD our God;
his judgments govern the whole earth. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 48:10"}, {"pk": 4038650, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 16, "verse": 15, "text": "Remember his covenant forever\u2009\u2014
the promise he ordained for a thousand generations,
"}, {"pk": 4038651, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 16, "verse": 16, "text": "the covenant he made with Abraham,
swore [2] to Isaac, \u24d0
", "comment": "[2] Lit and his oath
\u24d0 Gn 17:2; 22:16-18; 26:3"}, {"pk": 4038652, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 16, "verse": 17, "text": "and confirmed to Jacob as a decree,
and to Israel as a permanent covenant: \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Gn 35:11-12"}, {"pk": 4038653, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 16, "verse": 18, "text": "\u201cI will give the land of Canaan to you
as your inherited portion.\u201d \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Gn 13:15"}, {"pk": 4038654, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 16, "verse": 19, "text": "When they [3] were few in number,
very few indeed, \u24d3 and resident aliens in Canaan
", "comment": "\u24d3 Gn 34:30; Dt 7:7
[3] One Hb ms, LXX, Vg; other Hb mss read you"}, {"pk": 4038655, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 16, "verse": 20, "text": "wandering from nation to nation
and from one kingdom to another,
"}, {"pk": 4038656, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 16, "verse": 21, "text": "he allowed no one to oppress them;
he rebuked kings on their behalf: \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Gn 12:17; 20:3; Ex 7:15-18"}, {"pk": 4038657, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 16, "verse": 22, "text": "\u201cDo not touch my anointed ones
or harm my prophets.\u201d \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Gn 20:7"}, {"pk": 4038658, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 16, "verse": 23, "text": "Let the whole earth sing \u24d6 to the LORD.
Proclaim his salvation from day to day.
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 96"}, {"pk": 4038659, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 16, "verse": 24, "text": "Declare his glory among the nations,
his wondrous works among all peoples.
"}, {"pk": 4038660, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 16, "verse": 25, "text": "For the LORD is great and highly praised; \u24d7
he is feared above all gods. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 144:3-6
\u24d8 Ps 89:7"}, {"pk": 4038661, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 16, "verse": 26, "text": "For all the gods of the peoples are idols, \u24d9
but the LORD made the heavens. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 102:25
\u24d9 Lv 19:4"}, {"pk": 4038662, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 16, "verse": 27, "text": "Splendor and majesty are before him;
strength and joy are in his place.
"}, {"pk": 4038663, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 16, "verse": 28, "text": "Ascribe to the LORD, families of the peoples,
ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.
"}, {"pk": 4038664, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 16, "verse": 29, "text": "Ascribe to the LORD the glory of his name;
bring an offering and come before him.
Worship the LORD in the splendor of his holiness; \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 29:2"}, {"pk": 4038665, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 16, "verse": 30, "text": "let the whole earth tremble \u24dc before him.
The world is firmly established;
it cannot be shaken.
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 93:1"}, {"pk": 4038666, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 16, "verse": 31, "text": "Let the heavens be glad and the earth rejoice, \u24dd
and let them say among the nations, \u201cThe LORD reigns!\u201d
", "comment": "\u24dd Is 44:23; 49:13"}, {"pk": 4038667, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 16, "verse": 32, "text": "Let the sea and all that fills it resound;
let the fields and everything in them exult. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 98:7"}, {"pk": 4038668, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 16, "verse": 33, "text": "Then the trees of the forest will shout for joy before the LORD,
for he is coming to judge the earth.
"}, {"pk": 4038669, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 16, "verse": 34, "text": "Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good;
his faithful love endures forever. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 106:1; 136:1"}, {"pk": 4038670, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 16, "verse": 35, "text": "And say: \u24d2 \u201cSave us, God of our salvation;
gather us and rescue us from the nations
so that we may give thanks to your holy name
and rejoice in your praise.
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 106:47-48"}, {"pk": 4038671, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 16, "verse": 36, "text": "Blessed be the LORD God of Israel \u24d3
from everlasting to everlasting.\u201d
Then all the people said, \u201cAmen\u201d and \u201cPraise the LORD.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d3 1Kg 8:15,56; Ps 72:18"}, {"pk": 4038672, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 16, "verse": 37, "text": "So David left Asaph and his relatives there before the ark of the LORD\u2019s covenant to minister regularly \u24d4 before the ark according to the daily requirements. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d4 1Ch 16:4-5
\u24d5 2Ch 8:14; Ezr 3:4"}, {"pk": 4038673, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 16, "verse": 38, "text": "He assigned Obed-edom \u24d6 and his [4] sixty-eight relatives. Obed-edom son of Jeduthun and Hosah \u24d7 were to be gatekeepers.", "comment": "[4] LXX, Syr, Vg; Hb reads their
\u24d7 1Ch 26:10
\u24d6 1Ch 13:13"}, {"pk": 4038674, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 16, "verse": 39, "text": "David left the priest Zadok and his fellow priests before the tabernacle of the LORD at the high place in Gibeon \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 1Kg 3:4; 1Ch 21:29"}, {"pk": 4038675, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 16, "verse": 40, "text": "to offer burnt offerings regularly, morning and evening, to the LORD on the altar of burnt offerings and to do everything that was written in the law of the LORD, which he had commanded Israel to keep. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Ex 29:38-42; Nm 28:3-4"}, {"pk": 4038676, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 16, "verse": 41, "text": "With them were Heman, \u24da Jeduthun, and the rest who were chosen and designated by name \u24db to give thanks to the LORD \u2009\u2014\u2009for his faithful love endures forever. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24da 1Ch 6:33
\u24db 1Ch 25:1-6
\u24dc 2Ch 5:13"}, {"pk": 4038677, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 16, "verse": 42, "text": "Heman and Jeduthun had with them trumpets and cymbals to play and musical instruments of God. \u24dd Jeduthun\u2019s sons were at the city gate.", "comment": "\u24dd 1Ch 25:7; 2Ch 7:6; 29:27"}, {"pk": 4038678, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 16, "verse": 43, "text": "Then all the people went home, and David returned home to bless his household. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 2Sm 6:19-20"}, {"pk": 4038679, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 17, "verse": 1, "text": "When David \u24d1 had settled into his palace, he said to the prophet Nathan, \u201cLook! I am living in a cedar house while the ark of the LORD\u2019s covenant is under tent curtains.\u201d \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d1 2Sm 7:1-3
\u24d2 Hg 1:4"}, {"pk": 4038680, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 17, "verse": 2, "text": "So Nathan told David, \u201cDo all that is on your mind, for God is with you.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4038681, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 17, "verse": 3, "text": "But that night \u24d3 the word of God came to Nathan:", "comment": "\u24d3 2Sm 7:4-17"}, {"pk": 4038682, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 17, "verse": 4, "text": "\u201cGo to David my servant and say, \u2018This is what the LORD says: You are not the one to build me a house to dwell in. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 1Ch 22:7-8; 28:2-3"}, {"pk": 4038683, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 17, "verse": 5, "text": "From the time I brought Israel out of Egypt until today I have not dwelt in a house; instead, I have moved from one tent site to another, and from one tabernacle location to another. [1] \u24d5", "comment": "[1] Lit I was from tent to tent and from tabernacle
\u24d5 Ex 40:2-3; 2Sm 7:6"}, {"pk": 4038684, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 17, "verse": 6, "text": "In all my journeys throughout Israel, have I ever spoken a word to even one of the judges of Israel, whom I commanded to shepherd my people, asking: Why haven\u2019t you built me a house of cedar?\u2009\u2019 \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 2Sm 7:7"}, {"pk": 4038685, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 17, "verse": 7, "text": "\u201cSo now this is what you are to say to my servant David: \u2018This is what the LORD of Armies says: I took you from the pasture, from tending the flock, to be ruler over my people Israel. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 1Sm 16:11-13"}, {"pk": 4038686, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 17, "verse": 8, "text": "I have been with you wherever you have gone, and I have destroyed all your enemies before you. I will make a name for you like that of the greatest on the earth."}, {"pk": 4038687, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 17, "verse": 9, "text": "I will designate a place for my people Israel and plant them, \u24d8 so that they may live there and not be disturbed again. Evildoers will not continue to oppress them as they have done", "comment": "\u24d8 Ex 15:17"}, {"pk": 4038688, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 17, "verse": 10, "text": "ever since the day I ordered judges to be over my people Israel. I will also subdue all your enemies. \u201c\u2018Furthermore, I declare to you that the LORD himself will build a house for you."}, {"pk": 4038689, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 17, "verse": 11, "text": "When your time comes to be with your fathers, I will raise up after you your descendant, who is one of your own sons, and I will establish his kingdom."}, {"pk": 4038690, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 17, "verse": 12, "text": "He is the one who will build a house for me, \u24d9 and I will establish his throne forever.", "comment": "\u24d9 1Kg 5:2-5; 6:14,38; 8:17-20; 2Ch 6:2"}, {"pk": 4038691, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 17, "verse": 13, "text": "I will be his father, and he will be my son. \u24da I will not remove my faithful love from him as I removed it from the one who was before you. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db 1Sm 15:23-28; 1Ch 10:14
\u24da Heb 1:5"}, {"pk": 4038692, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 17, "verse": 14, "text": "I will appoint him over my house and my kingdom forever, and his throne will be established forever.\u2019\u201d \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 89:29,36"}, {"pk": 4038693, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 17, "verse": 15, "text": "Nathan reported all these words and this entire vision to David."}, {"pk": 4038694, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 17, "verse": 16, "text": "Then \u24dd King David went in, sat in the LORD\u2019s presence, and said, Who am I, LORD God, and what is my house that you have brought me this far?", "comment": "\u24dd 2Sm 7:18-29"}, {"pk": 4038695, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 17, "verse": 17, "text": "This was a little thing to you, [2] God, for you have spoken about your servant\u2019s house in the distant future. You regard me as a man of distinction, [3] LORD God.", "comment": "[2] Lit thing in your eyes
[3] Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4038696, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 17, "verse": 18, "text": "What more can David say to you for honoring your servant? You know your servant."}, {"pk": 4038697, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 17, "verse": 19, "text": "LORD, you have done this whole great thing, making known all these great promises for the sake of your servant and according to your will. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Is 37:35"}, {"pk": 4038698, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 17, "verse": 20, "text": "LORD, there is no one like you, and there is no God besides you, as all we have heard confirms."}, {"pk": 4038699, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 17, "verse": 21, "text": "And who is like your people Israel? God, you came to one nation on earth to redeem a people for yourself, to make a name for yourself through great and awesome works by driving out nations before your people you redeemed from Egypt. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Dt 4:32-38"}, {"pk": 4038700, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 17, "verse": 22, "text": "You made your people Israel your own people forever, and you, LORD, have become their God. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Ex 6:7; 19:5-6"}, {"pk": 4038701, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 17, "verse": 23, "text": "Now, LORD, let the word that you have spoken concerning your servant and his house be confirmed forever, and do as you have promised."}, {"pk": 4038702, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 17, "verse": 24, "text": "Let your name be confirmed and magnified forever in the saying, \u201cThe LORD of Armies, the God of Israel, is God over Israel.\u201d May the house of your servant David be established before you."}, {"pk": 4038703, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 17, "verse": 25, "text": "Since you, my God, have revealed to [4] \u24d3 your servant that you will build him a house, your servant has found courage to pray in your presence.", "comment": "\u24d3 Ex 6:7; 19:5-6
[4] Lit have uncovered the ear of"}, {"pk": 4038704, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 17, "verse": 26, "text": "LORD, you indeed are God, and you have promised this good thing to your servant."}, {"pk": 4038705, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 17, "verse": 27, "text": "So now, you have been pleased to bless your servant\u2019s house that it may continue before you forever. For you, LORD, have blessed it, and it is blessed forever."}, {"pk": 4038706, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 18, "verse": 1, "text": "After this, \u24d4 David defeated the Philistines, subdued them, and took Gath and its surrounding villages from Philistine control.", "comment": "\u24d4 2Sm 8:1-14"}, {"pk": 4038707, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 18, "verse": 2, "text": "He also defeated the Moabites, and they became David\u2019s subjects and brought tribute."}, {"pk": 4038708, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 18, "verse": 3, "text": "David also defeated King Hadadezer of Zobah at Hamath when he went to establish his control at the Euphrates River."}, {"pk": 4038709, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 18, "verse": 4, "text": "David captured one thousand chariots, seven thousand horsemen, and twenty thousand foot soldiers from him, hamstrung all the horses, and kept a hundred chariots. [1]", "comment": "[1] Or chariot horses"}, {"pk": 4038710, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 18, "verse": 5, "text": "When the Arameans of Damascus came to assist King Hadadezer of Zobah, \u24d5 David struck down twenty-two thousand Aramean men.", "comment": "\u24d5 1Ch 18:9; 19:6"}, {"pk": 4038711, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 18, "verse": 6, "text": "Then he placed garrisons [2] \u24d6 in Aram of Damascus, and the Arameans became David\u2019s subjects and brought tribute. The LORD made David victorious wherever he went.", "comment": "[2] Some Hb mss, LXX, Vg; other Hb mss omit garrisons; 2Sm 8:6
\u24d6 2Sm 8:6"}, {"pk": 4038712, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 18, "verse": 7, "text": "David took the gold shields carried by Hadadezer\u2019s officers and brought them to Jerusalem."}, {"pk": 4038713, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 18, "verse": 8, "text": "From Tibhath and Cun, Hadadezer\u2019s cities, David also took huge quantities of bronze, from which Solomon made the bronze basin, [3] the pillars, and the bronze articles. \u24d7", "comment": "[3] Lit sea
\u24d7 1Kg 7:15-47; 2Ch 3:15\u20144:18"}, {"pk": 4038714, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 18, "verse": 9, "text": "When King Tou of Hamath heard that David had defeated the entire army of King Hadadezer of Zobah,"}, {"pk": 4038715, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 18, "verse": 10, "text": "he sent his son Hadoram to King David to greet him and to congratulate him because David had fought against Hadadezer and defeated him, for Tou and Hadadezer had fought many wars. Hadoram brought all kinds of gold, silver, and bronze items."}, {"pk": 4038716, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 18, "verse": 11, "text": "King David also dedicated these to the LORD, along with the silver and gold he had carried off from all the nations\u2009\u2014\u2009from Edom, Moab, the Ammonites, the Philistines, and the Amalekites."}, {"pk": 4038717, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 18, "verse": 12, "text": "Abishai son of Zeruiah struck down eighteen thousand Edomites in the Salt Valley."}, {"pk": 4038718, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 18, "verse": 13, "text": "He put garrisons in Edom, and all the Edomites were subject to David. The LORD made David victorious wherever he went."}, {"pk": 4038719, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 18, "verse": 14, "text": "So David reigned over all Israel, \u24d8 administering justice and righteousness for all his people.", "comment": "\u24d8 2Sm 8:15-18"}, {"pk": 4038720, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 18, "verse": 15, "text": "Joab \u24d9 son of Zeruiah was over the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was court historian;
", "comment": "\u24d9 1Ch 11:6"}, {"pk": 4038721, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 18, "verse": 16, "text": "Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech [4] \u24da son of Abiathar were priests; Shavsha was court secretary;
", "comment": "[4] Some Hb mss, LXX, Syr, Vg; other Hb mss read Abimelech; 2Sm 8:17
\u24da 2Sm 8:17; 1Ch 24:6,31"}, {"pk": 4038722, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 18, "verse": 17, "text": "Benaiah son of Jehoiada \u24db was over the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and David\u2019s sons were the chief officials at the king\u2019s side.
", "comment": "\u24db 2Sm 23:20-23"}, {"pk": 4038723, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 19, "verse": 1, "text": "Some time later, \u24dc King Nahash of the Ammonites died, and his son became king in his place.", "comment": "\u24dc 2Sm 10:1-5"}, {"pk": 4038724, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 19, "verse": 2, "text": "Then David said, \u201cI\u2019ll show kindness to Hanun son of Nahash, because his father showed kindness to me.\u201d So David sent messengers to console him concerning his father. However, when David\u2019s emissaries arrived in the land of the Ammonites to console him,"}, {"pk": 4038725, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 19, "verse": 3, "text": "the Ammonite leaders said to Hanun, \u201cJust because David has sent men with condolences for you, do you really believe he\u2019s showing respect for your father? Instead, haven\u2019t his emissaries come in order to scout out, overthrow, and spy on the land?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4038726, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 19, "verse": 4, "text": "So Hanun took David\u2019s emissaries, shaved them, cut their clothes in half at the hips, and sent them away. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Is 7:20; 20:4"}, {"pk": 4038727, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 19, "verse": 5, "text": "It was reported to David about his men, so he sent messengers to meet them, since the men were deeply humiliated. The king said, \u201cStay in Jericho until your beards grow back; then return.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4038728, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 19, "verse": 6, "text": "When the Ammonites realized \u24d0 they had made themselves repulsive to David, Hanun and the Ammonites sent thirty-eight tons [1] of silver to hire chariots and horsemen from Aram-naharaim, Aram-maacah, and Zobah. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 1Ch 18:5,9
[1] Lit 1,000 talents
\u24d0 2Sm 10:6-19"}, {"pk": 4038729, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 19, "verse": 7, "text": "They hired thirty-two thousand chariots and the king of Maacah with his army, who came and camped near Medeba. \u24d2 The Ammonites also came together from their cities for the battle.", "comment": "\u24d2 Nm 21:30; Jos 13:9,16; Is 15:2"}, {"pk": 4038730, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 19, "verse": 8, "text": "David heard about this and sent Joab and all the elite troops."}, {"pk": 4038731, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 19, "verse": 9, "text": "The Ammonites marched out and lined up in battle formation at the entrance of the city while the kings who had come were in the field by themselves."}, {"pk": 4038732, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 19, "verse": 10, "text": "When Joab saw that there was a battle line in front of him and another behind him, he chose some of Israel\u2019s finest young men [2] \u24d3 and lined up in formation to engage the Arameans.", "comment": "[2] Lit Israel\u2019s choice ones
\u24d3 2Sm 6:1"}, {"pk": 4038733, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 19, "verse": 11, "text": "He placed the rest of the forces under the command of his brother Abishai. They lined up in formation to engage the Ammonites."}, {"pk": 4038734, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 19, "verse": 12, "text": "\u201cIf the Arameans are too strong for me,\u201d Joab said, \u201cthen you\u2019ll be my help. However, if the Ammonites are too strong for you, I\u2019ll help you."}, {"pk": 4038735, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 19, "verse": 13, "text": "Be strong! Let\u2019s prove ourselves strong for our people and for the cities of our God. \u24d4 May the LORD\u2019s will be done.\u201d [3]", "comment": "\u24d4 Jos 1:6
[3] Lit the LORD do what is good in his eyes"}, {"pk": 4038736, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 19, "verse": 14, "text": "Joab and the people with him approached the Arameans for battle, and they fled before him."}, {"pk": 4038737, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 19, "verse": 15, "text": "When the Ammonites saw that the Arameans had fled, they likewise fled before Joab\u2019s brother Abishai and entered the city. Then Joab went to Jerusalem."}, {"pk": 4038738, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 19, "verse": 16, "text": "When the Arameans realized that they had been defeated by Israel, they sent messengers to summon the Arameans who were beyond the Euphrates River. They were led by Shophach, the commander of Hadadezer\u2019s army."}, {"pk": 4038739, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 19, "verse": 17, "text": "When this was reported to David, he gathered all Israel and crossed the Jordan. He came up to the Arameans and lined up against them. When David lined up to engage them, they fought against him."}, {"pk": 4038740, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 19, "verse": 18, "text": "But the Arameans fled before Israel, and David killed seven thousand of their charioteers and forty thousand foot soldiers. He also killed Shophach, commander of the army."}, {"pk": 4038741, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 19, "verse": 19, "text": "When Hadadezer\u2019s subjects saw that they had been defeated by Israel, they made peace with David and became his subjects. After this, the Arameans were never willing to help the Ammonites again."}, {"pk": 4038742, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 20, "verse": 1, "text": "In the spring [1] when kings march out to war, \u24d5 Joab led the army and destroyed the Ammonites\u2019 land. He came to Rabbah and besieged it, but David remained in Jerusalem. \u24d6 Joab attacked Rabbah and demolished it.", "comment": "\u24d6 2Sm 11:1
\u24d5 2Sm 12:26-31
[1] Lit At the time of the return of the year"}, {"pk": 4038743, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 20, "verse": 2, "text": "Then David took the crown from the head of their king, [2] [3] \u24d7 and it was placed on David\u2019s head. He found that the crown weighed seventy-five pounds [4] of gold, and there was a precious stone in it. In addition, David took away a large quantity of plunder from the city.", "comment": "\u24d7 1Kg 11:5,7
[4] Lit a talent
[3] = Molech; 1Kg 11:5,7
[2] LXX, Vg read of Milcom"}, {"pk": 4038744, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 20, "verse": 3, "text": "He brought out the people who were in it and put them to work with saws, [5] iron picks, and axes. [6] \u24d8 David did the same to all the Ammonite cities. Then he and all his troops returned to Jerusalem.", "comment": "[6] Text emended; MT reads saws; 2Sm 12:31
\u24d8 2Sm 12:31
[5] Text emended; MT reads and sawed them with the saw; 2Sm 12:31"}, {"pk": 4038745, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 20, "verse": 4, "text": "After this, \u24d9 a war broke out with the Philistines at Gezer. At that time Sibbecai the Hushathite killed Sippai, a descendant of the Rephaim, [7] \u24da and the Philistines were subdued.", "comment": "[7] Or the Rephaites
\u24da Gn 14:5; Dt 2:11
\u24d9 2Sm 21:18-22"}, {"pk": 4038746, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 20, "verse": 5, "text": "Once again there was a battle with the Philistines, and Elhanan son of Jair killed Lahmi the brother of Goliath of Gath. The shaft of his spear was like a weaver\u2019s beam. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db 1Sm 17:7; 1Ch 11:23"}, {"pk": 4038747, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 20, "verse": 6, "text": "There was still another battle at Gath where there was a man of extraordinary stature with six fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot\u2009\u2014\u2009twenty-four in all. He, too, was descended from the giant. [8]", "comment": "[8] Or Raphah, also in v. 8"}, {"pk": 4038748, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 20, "verse": 7, "text": "When he taunted Israel, Jonathan son of David\u2019s brother Shimei killed him."}, {"pk": 4038749, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 20, "verse": 8, "text": "These were the descendants of the giant in Gath killed by David and his soldiers."}, {"pk": 4038750, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 21, "verse": 1, "text": "Satan [1] \u24dc rose up against Israel and incited David \u24dd to count the people of Israel.", "comment": "\u24dd 2Sm 24:1-10
[1] Or An adversary; Jb 1:6; Zch 3:1-2
\u24dc Jb 1:6; Zch 3:1-2"}, {"pk": 4038751, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 21, "verse": 2, "text": "So David said to Joab and the commanders of the troops, \u201cGo and count Israel from Beer-sheba to Dan and bring a report to me so I can know their number.\u201d \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 1Ch 27:23-24"}, {"pk": 4038752, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 21, "verse": 3, "text": "Joab replied, \u201cMay the LORD multiply the number of his people a hundred times over! \u24d1 My lord the king, aren\u2019t they all my lord\u2019s servants? Why does my lord want to do this? Why should he bring guilt on Israel?\u201d", "comment": "\u24d1 Dt 1:11"}, {"pk": 4038753, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 21, "verse": 4, "text": "Yet the king\u2019s order prevailed over Joab. So Joab left and traveled throughout Israel and then returned to Jerusalem."}, {"pk": 4038754, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 21, "verse": 5, "text": "Joab gave the total troop registration to David. In all Israel there were one million one hundred thousand armed men [2] and in Judah itself four hundred seventy thousand armed men.", "comment": "[2] Lit men drawing the sword"}, {"pk": 4038755, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 21, "verse": 6, "text": "But he did not include Levi and Benjamin in the count because the king\u2019s command was detestable to him."}, {"pk": 4038756, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 21, "verse": 7, "text": "This command was also evil in God\u2019s sight, so he afflicted Israel."}, {"pk": 4038757, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 21, "verse": 8, "text": "David said to God, \u201cI have sinned greatly because I have done this thing. Now, please take away your servant\u2019s guilt, for I\u2019ve been very foolish.\u201d \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 2Sm 12:13"}, {"pk": 4038758, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 21, "verse": 9, "text": "Then \u24d3 the LORD instructed Gad, \u24d4 David\u2019s seer, \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d3 2Sm 24:11-17
\u24d4 1Ch 29:29
\u24d5 1Sm 9:9; 2Sm 24:11; 1Ch 25:5"}, {"pk": 4038759, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 21, "verse": 10, "text": "\u201cGo and say to David, \u2018This is what the LORD says: I am offering you three choices. Choose one of them for yourself, and I will do it to you.\u2019\u201d"}, {"pk": 4038760, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 21, "verse": 11, "text": "So Gad went to David and said to him, \u201cThis is what the LORD says: \u2018Take your choice:"}, {"pk": 4038761, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 21, "verse": 12, "text": "three years of famine, or three months of devastation by your foes with the sword of your enemy overtaking you, or three days of the sword of the LORD \u2009\u2014\u2009a plague on the land, the angel of the LORD bringing destruction to the whole territory of Israel.\u2019 Now decide what answer I should take back to the one who sent me.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4038762, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 21, "verse": 13, "text": "David answered Gad, \u201cI\u2019m in anguish. Please, let me fall into the LORD\u2019s hands because his mercies are very great, \u24d6 but don\u2019t let me fall into human hands.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 51:1; 130:4,7"}, {"pk": 4038763, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 21, "verse": 14, "text": "So the LORD sent a plague on Israel, and seventy thousand Israelite men died."}, {"pk": 4038764, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 21, "verse": 15, "text": "Then God sent an angel to Jerusalem to destroy it, but when the angel was about to destroy the city, [3] the LORD looked, relented concerning the destruction, \u24d7 and said to the angel who was destroying the people, \u201cEnough, withdraw your hand now!\u201d The angel of the LORD was then standing at the threshing floor of Ornan [4] the Jebusite.", "comment": "[4] = Araunah in 2Sm 24:16-24
[3] Lit but as he was destroying
\u24d7 Ex 32:14; 1Sm 15:11; 2Sm 24:16; Am 7:3,6; Jnh 3:9-10"}, {"pk": 4038765, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 21, "verse": 16, "text": "When David looked up and saw the angel of the LORD standing between earth and heaven, with his drawn sword in his hand stretched out over Jerusalem, David and the elders, clothed in sackcloth, \u24d8 fell facedown.", "comment": "\u24d8 1Kg 21:27"}, {"pk": 4038766, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 21, "verse": 17, "text": "David said to God, \u201cWasn\u2019t I the one who gave the order to count the people? I am the one who has sinned and acted very wickedly. But these sheep, what have they done? LORD my God, please let your hand be against me and against my father\u2019s family, but don\u2019t let the plague be against your people.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4038767, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 21, "verse": 18, "text": "So the angel of the LORD ordered Gad \u24d9 to tell David to go and set up an altar to the LORD on the threshing floor of Ornan the Jebusite. \u24da", "comment": "\u24d9 2Sm 24:18-25
\u24da 2Ch 3:1"}, {"pk": 4038768, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 21, "verse": 19, "text": "David went up at Gad\u2019s command spoken in the name of the LORD."}, {"pk": 4038769, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 21, "verse": 20, "text": "Ornan was threshing wheat when he turned and saw the angel. His four sons, who were with him, hid."}, {"pk": 4038770, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 21, "verse": 21, "text": "David came to Ornan, and when Ornan looked and saw David, he left the threshing floor and bowed to David with his face to the ground."}, {"pk": 4038771, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 21, "verse": 22, "text": "Then David said to Ornan, \u201cGive me this threshing-floor plot so that I may build an altar to the LORD on it. Give it to me for the full price, so the plague on the people may be stopped.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4038772, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 21, "verse": 23, "text": "Ornan said to David, \u201cTake it! My lord the king may do whatever he wants. [5] See, I give the oxen for the burnt offerings, the threshing sledges for the wood, and the wheat for the grain offering\u2009\u2014\u2009I give it all.\u201d", "comment": "[5] Lit do what is good in his eyes"}, {"pk": 4038773, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 21, "verse": 24, "text": "King David answered Ornan, \u201cNo, I insist on paying the full price, for I will not take for the LORD what belongs to you or offer burnt offerings that cost me nothing.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4038774, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 21, "verse": 25, "text": "So David gave Ornan fifteen pounds of gold [6] for the plot.", "comment": "[6] Lit 600 shekels of gold by weight"}, {"pk": 4038775, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 21, "verse": 26, "text": "He built an altar to the LORD there and offered burnt offerings and fellowship offerings. He called on the LORD, and he answered him with fire from heaven on the altar of burnt offering. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Lv 9:24; Jdg 6:21"}, {"pk": 4038776, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 21, "verse": 27, "text": "Then the LORD spoke to the angel, and he put his sword back into its sheath."}, {"pk": 4038777, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 21, "verse": 28, "text": "At that time, David offered sacrifices there when he saw that the LORD answered him at the threshing floor of Ornan the Jebusite."}, {"pk": 4038778, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 21, "verse": 29, "text": "The tabernacle of the LORD, which Moses made in the wilderness, and the altar of burnt offering were at the high place in Gibeon, \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc 1Kg 3:4; 1Ch 16:39"}, {"pk": 4038779, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 21, "verse": 30, "text": "but David could not go before it to inquire of God, because he was terrified of the sword of the LORD\u2019s angel."}, {"pk": 4038780, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 22, "verse": 1, "text": "Then David said, \u201cThis is the house of the LORD God, and this is the altar of burnt offering for Israel.\u201d \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd 1Ch 21:18-28; 2Ch 3:1"}, {"pk": 4038781, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 22, "verse": 2, "text": "So David gave orders to gather the resident aliens that were in the land of Israel, \u24d0 and he appointed stonecutters to cut finished stones for building God\u2019s house. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 1Kg 5:17-18
\u24d0 1Kg 9:20-21; 2Ch 2:17"}, {"pk": 4038782, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 22, "verse": 3, "text": "David supplied a great deal of iron to make the nails for the doors of the gates and for the fittings, together with an immeasurable quantity of bronze, \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 1Ch 29:2,7"}, {"pk": 4038783, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 22, "verse": 4, "text": "and innumerable cedar logs because the Sidonians and Tyrians had brought a large quantity of cedar logs to David. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 1Kg 5:6-10"}, {"pk": 4038784, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 22, "verse": 5, "text": "David said, \u201cMy son Solomon is young and inexperienced, and the house that is to be built for the LORD must be exceedingly great and famous and glorious in all the lands. \u24d4 Therefore, I will make provision for it.\u201d So David made lavish preparations for it before his death.", "comment": "\u24d4 1Ch 29:1"}, {"pk": 4038785, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 22, "verse": 6, "text": "Then he summoned his son Solomon and charged him to build a house for the LORD God of Israel."}, {"pk": 4038786, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 22, "verse": 7, "text": "\u201cMy son,\u201d David said to Solomon, \u201cIt was in my heart to build a house for the name of the LORD my God, \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 2Sm 7:2-3; 1Ch 17:1-2; 28:2"}, {"pk": 4038787, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 22, "verse": 8, "text": "but the word of the LORD came to me: \u2018You have shed much blood and waged great wars. You are not to build a house for my name because you have shed so much blood on the ground before me. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 1Ch 28:3"}, {"pk": 4038788, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 22, "verse": 9, "text": "But a son will be born to you; he will be a man of rest. I will give him rest from all his surrounding enemies, \u24d7 for his name will be Solomon, [1] \u24d8 and I will give peace and quiet to Israel during his reign. \u24d9", "comment": "[1] In Hb, the name Solomon sounds like \u201cpeace.\u201d
\u24d8 2Sm 12:24-25
\u24d9 1Ch 28:5
\u24d7 1Kg 4:20,25"}, {"pk": 4038789, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 22, "verse": 10, "text": "He is the one who will build a house for my name. He will be my son, and I will be his father. I will establish the throne of his kingdom over Israel forever.\u2019 \u24da", "comment": "\u24da 2Sm 7:13-14; 1Ch 17:12-13; 28:6-7"}, {"pk": 4038790, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 22, "verse": 11, "text": "\u201cNow, my son, may the LORD be with you, \u24db and may you succeed in building the house of the LORD your God, as he said about you.", "comment": "\u24db 1Ch 22:16"}, {"pk": 4038791, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 22, "verse": 12, "text": "Above all, may the LORD give you insight and understanding when he puts you in charge of Israel so that you may keep the law of the LORD your God. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc 1Kg 3:9-12; 2Ch 1:10-12"}, {"pk": 4038792, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 22, "verse": 13, "text": "Then you will succeed if you carefully follow the statutes and ordinances the LORD commanded Moses for Israel. \u24dd Be strong and courageous. Don\u2019t be afraid or discouraged. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd 1Ch 28:7
\u24d0 Jos 1:6-9"}, {"pk": 4038793, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 22, "verse": 14, "text": "\u201cNotice I have taken great pains to provide for the house of the LORD \u2009\u2014\u20093,775 tons of gold, 37,750 tons of silver, [2] \u24d1 and bronze and iron that can\u2019t be weighed because there is so much of it. I have also provided timber and stone, but you will need to add more to them.", "comment": "\u24d1 1Ch 29:4
[2] Lit 100,000 talents of gold and 1,000,000 talents of silver"}, {"pk": 4038794, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 22, "verse": 15, "text": "You also have many workers: stonecutters, masons, carpenters, and people skilled in every kind of work"}, {"pk": 4038795, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 22, "verse": 16, "text": "in gold, silver, bronze, and iron\u2009\u2014\u2009beyond number. Now begin the work, and may the LORD be with you.\u201d \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 1Ch 22:11"}, {"pk": 4038796, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 22, "verse": 17, "text": "Then David ordered all the leaders of Israel to help his son Solomon:"}, {"pk": 4038797, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 22, "verse": 18, "text": "\u201cThe LORD your God is with you, isn\u2019t he? And hasn\u2019t he given you rest on every side? \u24d3 For he has handed the land\u2019s inhabitants over to me, and the land has been subdued before the LORD and his people.", "comment": "\u24d3 1Ch 22:9; 23:25"}, {"pk": 4038798, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 22, "verse": 19, "text": "Now determine in your mind and heart to seek the LORD your God. \u24d4 Get started building the LORD God\u2019s sanctuary so that you may bring the ark of the LORD\u2019s covenant and the holy articles of God to the temple that is to be built \u24d5 for the name of the LORD.\u201d \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d4 1Ch 28:9
\u24d6 1Ch 22:7
\u24d5 1Kg 8:6,21; 2Ch 5:7"}, {"pk": 4038799, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 23, "verse": 1, "text": "When David was old and full of days, \u24d7 he installed his son Solomon as king over Israel. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 1Ch 28:5; 29:22
\u24d7 1Ch 29:28"}, {"pk": 4038800, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 23, "verse": 2, "text": "Then he gathered all the leaders of Israel, the priests, and the Levites."}, {"pk": 4038801, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 23, "verse": 3, "text": "The Levites thirty years old or more were counted; \u24d9 the total number of men was thirty-eight thousand by headcount. \u24da", "comment": "\u24d9 Nm 4:3-49
\u24da 1Ch 23:24"}, {"pk": 4038802, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 23, "verse": 4, "text": "\u201cOf these,\u201d David said, \u201ctwenty-four thousand are to be in charge of the work on the LORD\u2019s temple, \u24db six thousand are to be officers and judges, \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc 1Ch 26:29
\u24db Ezr 3:8-9"}, {"pk": 4038803, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 23, "verse": 5, "text": "four thousand are to be gatekeepers, and four thousand are to praise the LORD with the instruments that I have made for worship.\u201d \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd 1Ch 15:16"}, {"pk": 4038804, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 23, "verse": 6, "text": "Then David divided them into divisions according to Levi\u2019s sons: \u24d0 Gershom, [1] Kohath, and Merari.", "comment": "\u24d0 1Ch 6:1
[1] Lit Gershon"}, {"pk": 4038805, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 23, "verse": 7, "text": "The Gershonites: Ladan and Shimei.
"}, {"pk": 4038806, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 23, "verse": 8, "text": "Ladan\u2019s sons: Jehiel was the first, then Zetham, and Joel\u2009\u2014\u2009three.
"}, {"pk": 4038807, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 23, "verse": 9, "text": "Shimei\u2019s sons: Shelomoth, Haziel, and Haran\u2009\u2014\u2009three. Those were the heads of the families of Ladan.
"}, {"pk": 4038808, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 23, "verse": 10, "text": "Shimei\u2019s sons: Jahath, Zizah, [2] Jeush, and Beriah. Those were Shimei\u2019s sons\u2009\u2014\u2009four.
", "comment": "[2] LXX, Vg; MT reads Zina"}, {"pk": 4038809, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 23, "verse": 11, "text": "Jahath was the first and Zizah was the second; however, Jeush and Beriah did not have many sons, so they became one family [3] and received a single assignment.
", "comment": "[3] Lit a father\u2019s house"}, {"pk": 4038810, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 23, "verse": 12, "text": "Kohath\u2019s sons: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel\u2009\u2014\u2009four.
"}, {"pk": 4038811, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 23, "verse": 13, "text": "Amram\u2019s sons: \u24d1 Aaron and Moses.
Aaron, along with his descendants, \u24d2 was set apart forever to consecrate the most holy things, to burn incense in the presence of the LORD, \u24d3 to minister to him, and to pronounce blessings in his name forever.", "comment": "\u24d3 Ex 30:6-10
\u24d1 Ex 6:20
\u24d2 Ex 28:1"}, {"pk": 4038812, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 23, "verse": 14, "text": "As for Moses the man of God, \u24d4 his sons were named among the tribe of Levi.", "comment": "\u24d4 Dt 33:1; Ps 90"}, {"pk": 4038813, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 23, "verse": 15, "text": "Moses\u2019s sons: Gershom and Eliezer.
"}, {"pk": 4038814, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 23, "verse": 16, "text": "Gershom\u2019s sons: Shebuel was first.
"}, {"pk": 4038815, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 23, "verse": 17, "text": "Eliezer\u2019s sons were Rehabiah, first; Eliezer did not have any other sons, but Rehabiah\u2019s sons were very numerous.
"}, {"pk": 4038816, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 23, "verse": 18, "text": "Izhar\u2019s sons: Shelomith was first.
"}, {"pk": 4038817, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 23, "verse": 19, "text": "Hebron\u2019s sons: Jeriah was first, Amariah second, Jahaziel third, and Jekameam fourth.
"}, {"pk": 4038818, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 23, "verse": 20, "text": "Uzziel\u2019s sons: Micah was first, and Isshiah second.
"}, {"pk": 4038819, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 23, "verse": 21, "text": "Merari\u2019s sons: Mahli and Mushi. Mahli\u2019s sons: Eleazar and Kish.
"}, {"pk": 4038820, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 23, "verse": 22, "text": "Eleazar died having no sons, only daughters. Their cousins, the sons of Kish, married them.
"}, {"pk": 4038821, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 23, "verse": 23, "text": "Mushi\u2019s sons: Mahli, Eder, and Jeremoth\u2009\u2014\u2009three.
"}, {"pk": 4038822, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 23, "verse": 24, "text": "These were the descendants of Levi by their ancestral families [4] \u2009\u2014\u2009the family heads, according to their registration by name in the headcount\u2009\u2014\u2009twenty years old or more, who worked in the service of the LORD\u2019s temple. \u24d5", "comment": "[4] Lit the house of their fathers
\u24d5 Nm 10:17,21"}, {"pk": 4038823, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 23, "verse": 25, "text": "For David said, \u201cThe LORD God of Israel has given rest to his people, \u24d6 and he has come to stay in Jerusalem forever.", "comment": "\u24d6 1Ch 22:9,18"}, {"pk": 4038824, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 23, "verse": 26, "text": "Also, the Levites no longer need to carry the tabernacle or any of the equipment for its service\u201d \u24d7 \u2009\u2014\u2009", "comment": "\u24d7 Nm 4:5,15; 7:9"}, {"pk": 4038825, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 23, "verse": 27, "text": "for according to the last words of David, the Levites twenty years old or more were to be counted\u2009\u2014\u2009"}, {"pk": 4038826, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 23, "verse": 28, "text": "\u201cbut their duty will be to assist the descendants of Aaron with the service of the LORD\u2019s temple, being responsible for the courts and the chambers, the purification of all the holy things, and the work of the service of God\u2019s temple\u2009\u2014\u2009"}, {"pk": 4038827, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 23, "verse": 29, "text": "as well as the rows of the Bread of the Presence, \u24d8 the fine flour for the grain offering, \u24d9 the wafers of unleavened bread, the baking, [5] \u24da the mixing, \u24db and all measurements of volume and length. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24da 1Ch 9:31
\u24d8 Lv 24:5-9
\u24d9 Lv 6:20
[5] Lit the griddle
\u24db Lv 6:14-15; 7:12
\u24dc Ex 29:40; 30:13; Lv 19:35-36"}, {"pk": 4038828, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 23, "verse": 30, "text": "They are also to stand every morning to give thanks and praise to the LORD, and likewise in the evening."}, {"pk": 4038829, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 23, "verse": 31, "text": "Whenever burnt offerings are offered to the LORD on the Sabbaths, New Moons, \u24dd and appointed festivals, they are to offer them regularly in the LORD\u2019s presence according to the number prescribed for them. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd Is 1:13-14
\u24d0 Lv 23:2-4"}, {"pk": 4038830, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 23, "verse": 32, "text": "They are to carry out their responsibilities for the tent of meeting, for the holy place, \u24d1 and for their relatives, the descendants of Aaron, \u24d2 in the service of the LORD\u2019s temple.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d2 Nm 3:6-9,38
\u24d1 Nm 1:53; 1Ch 9:27"}, {"pk": 4038831, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 24, "verse": 1, "text": "The divisions of the descendants of Aaron were as follows: Aaron\u2019s sons were Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Ex 6:23"}, {"pk": 4038832, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 24, "verse": 2, "text": "But Nadab and Abihu died before their father, and they had no sons, so Eleazar and Ithamar served as priests. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Lv 10:1-2"}, {"pk": 4038833, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 24, "verse": 3, "text": "Together with Zadok \u24d5 from the descendants of Eleazar and Ahimelech from the descendants of Ithamar, David divided them according to the assigned duties of their service.", "comment": "\u24d5 1Ch 15:11; 24:6,31"}, {"pk": 4038834, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 24, "verse": 4, "text": "Since more leaders were found among Eleazar\u2019s descendants than Ithamar\u2019s, they were divided accordingly: sixteen heads of ancestral families [1] were from Eleazar\u2019s descendants, and eight heads of ancestral families were from Ithamar\u2019s.", "comment": "[1] Lit house of fathers"}, {"pk": 4038835, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 24, "verse": 5, "text": "They \u24d6 were assigned by lot, for there were officers of the sanctuary and officers of God among both Eleazar\u2019s and Ithamar\u2019s descendants.", "comment": "\u24d6 1Ch 24:31"}, {"pk": 4038836, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 24, "verse": 6, "text": "The secretary, Shemaiah son of Nethanel, a Levite, recorded them in the presence of the king and the officers, the priest Zadok, Ahimelech \u24d7 son of Abiathar, and the heads of families of the priests and the Levites. One ancestral family [2] was taken for Eleazar, and then one for Ithamar.", "comment": "\u24d7 2Sm 8:17; 1Ch 18:16; 24:31
[2] Lit father\u2019s house"}, {"pk": 4038837, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 24, "verse": 7, "text": "The first lot fell to Jehoiarib, the second to Jedaiah,
"}, {"pk": 4038838, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 24, "verse": 8, "text": "the third to Harim, the fourth to Seorim,
"}, {"pk": 4038839, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 24, "verse": 9, "text": "the fifth to Malchijah, the sixth to Mijamin,
"}, {"pk": 4038840, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 24, "verse": 10, "text": "the seventh to Hakkoz, the eighth to Abijah, \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Neh 12:4; Lk 1:5"}, {"pk": 4038841, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 24, "verse": 11, "text": "the ninth to Jeshua, the tenth to Shecaniah,
"}, {"pk": 4038842, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 24, "verse": 12, "text": "the eleventh to Eliashib, the twelfth to Jakim,
"}, {"pk": 4038843, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 24, "verse": 13, "text": "the thirteenth to Huppah, the fourteenth to Jeshebeab,
"}, {"pk": 4038844, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 24, "verse": 14, "text": "the fifteenth to Bilgah, the sixteenth to Immer,
"}, {"pk": 4038845, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 24, "verse": 15, "text": "the seventeenth to Hezir, the eighteenth to Happizzez,
"}, {"pk": 4038846, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 24, "verse": 16, "text": "the nineteenth to Pethahiah, the twentieth to Jehezkel,
"}, {"pk": 4038847, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 24, "verse": 17, "text": "the twenty-first to Jachin, the twenty-second to Gamul,
"}, {"pk": 4038848, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 24, "verse": 18, "text": "the twenty-third to Delaiah, and the twenty-fourth to Maaziah.
"}, {"pk": 4038849, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 24, "verse": 19, "text": "These had their assigned duties for service when they entered the LORD\u2019s temple, according to their regulations, which they received from their ancestor Aaron, as the LORD God of Israel had commanded him."}, {"pk": 4038850, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 24, "verse": 20, "text": "As for the rest of Levi\u2019s sons: from Amram\u2019s sons: Shubael; from Shubael\u2019s sons: Jehdeiah.
"}, {"pk": 4038851, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 24, "verse": 21, "text": "From Rehabiah: from Rehabiah\u2019s sons: Isshiah was the first.
"}, {"pk": 4038852, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 24, "verse": 22, "text": "From the Izharites: Shelomoth; from Shelomoth\u2019s sons: Jahath.
"}, {"pk": 4038853, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 24, "verse": 23, "text": "Hebron\u2019s [3] \u24d9 sons: Jeriah the first, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth.
", "comment": "[3] Some Hb mss, some LXX mss; other Hb mss omit Hebron\u2019s; 1Ch 23:19
\u24d9 1Ch 23:19"}, {"pk": 4038854, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 24, "verse": 24, "text": "From Uzziel\u2019s sons: Micah; from Micah\u2019s sons: Shamir.
"}, {"pk": 4038855, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 24, "verse": 25, "text": "Micah\u2019s brother: Isshiah; from Isshiah\u2019s sons: Zechariah.
"}, {"pk": 4038856, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 24, "verse": 26, "text": "Merari\u2019s sons: Mahli and Mushi, and from his sons, Jaaziah his son. [4]
", "comment": "[4] Or Mushi; Jaaziah\u2019s sons: Beno."}, {"pk": 4038857, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 24, "verse": 27, "text": "Merari\u2019s sons, by his son Jaaziah: [5] Shoham, Zaccur, and Ibri.
", "comment": "[5] Or sons, Jaaziah: Beno,"}, {"pk": 4038858, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 24, "verse": 28, "text": "From Mahli: Eleazar, who had no sons.
"}, {"pk": 4038859, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 24, "verse": 29, "text": "From Kish, from Kish\u2019s sons: Jerahmeel.
"}, {"pk": 4038860, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 24, "verse": 30, "text": "Mushi\u2019s sons: Mahli, Eder, and Jerimoth.
Those were the descendants of the Levites according to their ancestral families. [6]", "comment": "[6] Lit the house of their fathers"}, {"pk": 4038861, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 24, "verse": 31, "text": "They also cast lots the same way as their relatives the descendants of Aaron did in the presence of King David, Zadok, Ahimelech, and the heads of the families of the priests and Levites\u2009\u2014\u2009the family heads and their younger brothers alike. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da 1Ch 24:5-6"}, {"pk": 4038862, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 25, "verse": 1, "text": "David and the officers of the army also set apart some of the sons of Asaph, Heman, \u24db and Jeduthun, who were to prophesy \u24dc accompanied by lyres, harps, and cymbals. \u24dd This is the list of the men who performed their service:", "comment": "\u24dc 2Kg 3:15
\u24db 1Ch 6:33,39
\u24dd 1Ch 15:16; 25:6"}, {"pk": 4038863, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 25, "verse": 2, "text": "From Asaph\u2019s sons: Zaccur, Joseph, Nethaniah, and Asarelah, sons of Asaph, under Asaph\u2019s authority, who prophesied under the authority of the king.
"}, {"pk": 4038864, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 25, "verse": 3, "text": "From Jeduthun: \u24d0 Jeduthun\u2019s sons: Gedaliah, Zeri, Jeshaiah, Shimei, [1] Hashabiah, and Mattithiah\u2009\u2014\u2009six\u2009\u2014\u2009under the authority of their father Jeduthun, prophesying to the accompaniment of lyres, giving thanks and praise to the LORD.
", "comment": "\u24d0 1Ch 16:41-42
[1] One Hb ms, LXX; other Hb mss omit Shimei"}, {"pk": 4038865, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 25, "verse": 4, "text": "From Heman: Heman\u2019s sons: Bukkiah, Mattaniah, Uzziel, Shebuel, Jerimoth, Hananiah, Hanani, Eliathah, Giddalti, Romamti-ezer, Joshbekashah, Mallothi, Hothir, and Mahazioth.
"}, {"pk": 4038866, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 25, "verse": 5, "text": "All these sons of Heman, the king\u2019s seer, \u24d1 were given by the promises of God to exalt him, [2] for God had given Heman fourteen sons and three daughters.
", "comment": "\u24d1 1Sm 9:9; 2Sm 24:11; 1Ch 21:9
[2] Lit by the words of God to lift a horn"}, {"pk": 4038867, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 25, "verse": 6, "text": "All these men were under their own fathers\u2019 authority for the music in the LORD\u2019s temple, with cymbals, harps, and lyres for the service of God\u2019s temple. Asaph, Jeduthun, and Heman were under the king\u2019s authority."}, {"pk": 4038868, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 25, "verse": 7, "text": "They numbered 288 together with their relatives who were all trained and skillful in music for the LORD."}, {"pk": 4038869, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 25, "verse": 8, "text": "They cast lots for their duties, young and old alike, teacher as well as pupil. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 1Ch 26:13"}, {"pk": 4038870, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 25, "verse": 9, "text": "The first lot for Asaph fell to Joseph, his sons, and his relatives\u2009\u2014 \u2014 12 [3] to Gedaliah the second: him, his relatives, and his sons\u2009\u2014 \u2014 12
", "comment": "[3] LXX; MT lacks his sons, and his relatives\u2009\u2014\u200912"}, {"pk": 4038871, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 25, "verse": 10, "text": "the third to Zaccur, his sons, and his relatives\u2009\u2014 \u2014 12
"}, {"pk": 4038872, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 25, "verse": 11, "text": "the fourth to Izri, [4]his sons, and his relatives\u2009\u2014 \u2014 12
", "comment": "[4] Variant of Zeri"}, {"pk": 4038873, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 25, "verse": 12, "text": "the fifth to Nethaniah, his sons, and his relatives\u2009\u2014 \u2014 12
"}, {"pk": 4038874, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 25, "verse": 13, "text": "the sixth to Bukkiah, his sons, and his relatives\u2009\u2014 \u2014 12
"}, {"pk": 4038875, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 25, "verse": 14, "text": "the seventh to Jesarelah, his sons, and his relatives\u2009\u2014 \u2014 12
"}, {"pk": 4038876, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 25, "verse": 15, "text": "the eighth to Jeshaiah, his sons, and his relatives\u2009\u2014 \u2014 12
"}, {"pk": 4038877, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 25, "verse": 16, "text": "the ninth to Mattaniah, his sons, and his relatives\u2009\u2014 \u2014 12
"}, {"pk": 4038878, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 25, "verse": 17, "text": "the tenth to Shimei, his sons, and his relatives\u2009\u2014 \u2014 12
"}, {"pk": 4038879, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 25, "verse": 18, "text": "the eleventh to Azarel, [5]his sons, and his relatives\u2009\u2014 \u2014 12
", "comment": "[5] Variant of Uzziel"}, {"pk": 4038880, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 25, "verse": 19, "text": "the twelfth to Hashabiah, his sons, and his relatives\u2009\u2014 \u2014 12
"}, {"pk": 4038881, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 25, "verse": 20, "text": "the thirteenth to Shubael, his sons, and his relatives\u2009\u2014 \u2014 12
"}, {"pk": 4038882, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 25, "verse": 21, "text": "the fourteenth to Mattithiah, his sons, and his relatives\u2009\u2014 \u2014 12
"}, {"pk": 4038883, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 25, "verse": 22, "text": "the fifteenth to Jeremoth, his sons, and his relatives\u2009\u2014 \u2014 12
"}, {"pk": 4038884, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 25, "verse": 23, "text": "the sixteenth to Hananiah, his sons, and his relatives\u2009\u2014 \u2014 12
"}, {"pk": 4038885, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 25, "verse": 24, "text": "the seventeenth to Joshbekashah, his sons, and his relatives\u2009\u2014 \u2014 12
"}, {"pk": 4038886, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 25, "verse": 25, "text": "the eighteenth to Hanani, his sons, and his relatives\u2009\u2014 \u2014 12
"}, {"pk": 4038887, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 25, "verse": 26, "text": "the nineteenth to Mallothi, his sons, and his relatives\u2009\u2014 \u2014 12
"}, {"pk": 4038888, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 25, "verse": 27, "text": "the twentieth to Eliathah, his sons, and his relatives\u2009\u2014 \u2014 12
"}, {"pk": 4038889, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 25, "verse": 28, "text": "the twenty-first to Hothir, his sons, and his relatives\u2009\u2014 \u2014 12
"}, {"pk": 4038890, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 25, "verse": 29, "text": "the twenty-second to Giddalti, his sons, and his relatives\u2009\u2014 \u2014 12
"}, {"pk": 4038891, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 25, "verse": 30, "text": "the twenty-third to Mahazioth, his sons, and his relatives\u2009\u2014 \u2014 12
"}, {"pk": 4038892, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 25, "verse": 31, "text": "and the twenty-fourth to Romamti-ezer, his sons, and his relatives\u2009\u2014 \u2014 12.
"}, {"pk": 4038893, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 26, "verse": 1, "text": "The following were the divisions of the gatekeepers: From the Korahites: Meshelemiah son of Kore, one of the sons of Asaph.
"}, {"pk": 4038894, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 26, "verse": 2, "text": "Meshelemiah had sons: Zechariah the firstborn, Jediael the second, Zebadiah the third, Jathniel the fourth,
"}, {"pk": 4038895, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 26, "verse": 3, "text": "Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, and Eliehoenai the seventh.
"}, {"pk": 4038896, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 26, "verse": 4, "text": "Obed-edom also had sons: Shemaiah the firstborn, Jehozabad the second, Joah the third, Sachar the fourth, Nethanel the fifth,
"}, {"pk": 4038897, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 26, "verse": 5, "text": "Ammiel the sixth, Issachar the seventh, and Peullethai the eighth, for God blessed him.
"}, {"pk": 4038898, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 26, "verse": 6, "text": "Also, to his son Shemaiah were born sons who ruled their ancestral families [1] because they were strong, capable men.
", "comment": "[1] Lit the house of their fathers, also in v. 13"}, {"pk": 4038899, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 26, "verse": 7, "text": "Shemaiah\u2019s sons: Othni, Rephael, Obed, and Elzabad; his relatives Elihu and Semachiah were also capable men.
"}, {"pk": 4038900, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 26, "verse": 8, "text": "All of these were among the sons of Obed-edom with their sons and relatives; they were capable men with strength for the work\u2009\u2014\u2009sixty-two from Obed-edom.
"}, {"pk": 4038901, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 26, "verse": 9, "text": "Meshelemiah also had sons and relatives who were capable men\u2009\u2014\u2009eighteen.
"}, {"pk": 4038902, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 26, "verse": 10, "text": "Hosah, \u24d3 from the Merarites, also had sons: Shimri the first (although he was not the firstborn, his father had appointed him as the first),
", "comment": "\u24d3 1Ch 16:38"}, {"pk": 4038903, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 26, "verse": 11, "text": "Hilkiah the second, Tebaliah the third, and Zechariah the fourth. The sons and relatives of Hosah were thirteen in all.
"}, {"pk": 4038904, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 26, "verse": 12, "text": "These divisions of the gatekeepers, under their leading men, had duties for ministering in the LORD\u2019s temple, just as their relatives did."}, {"pk": 4038905, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 26, "verse": 13, "text": "They cast lots for each temple gate according to their ancestral families, young and old alike. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 1Ch 24:5,31; 25:8"}, {"pk": 4038906, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 26, "verse": 14, "text": "The lot for the east gate fell to Shelemiah. [2] They also cast lots for his son Zechariah, an insightful counselor, and his lot came out for the north gate.", "comment": "[2] Variant of Meshelemiah"}, {"pk": 4038907, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 26, "verse": 15, "text": "Obed-edom\u2019s was the south gate, and his sons\u2019 lot was for the storehouses;"}, {"pk": 4038908, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 26, "verse": 16, "text": "it was the west gate and the gate of Shallecheth on the ascending highway for Shuppim and Hosah. There were guards stationed at every watch."}, {"pk": 4038909, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 26, "verse": 17, "text": "There were six Levites each day [3] on the east, four each day on the north, four each day on the south, and two pair at the storehouses.", "comment": "[3] LXX; MT omits each day"}, {"pk": 4038910, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 26, "verse": 18, "text": "As for the court on the west, there were four at the highway and two at the court."}, {"pk": 4038911, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 26, "verse": 19, "text": "Those were the divisions of the gatekeepers from the descendants of the Korahites and Merarites."}, {"pk": 4038912, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 26, "verse": 20, "text": "From the Levites, Ahijah was in charge of the treasuries of God\u2019s temple and the treasuries of what had been dedicated. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 1Ch 26:24,26; 28:12; Ezr 2:69"}, {"pk": 4038913, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 26, "verse": 21, "text": "From the sons of Ladan, who were the descendants of the Gershonites through Ladan and were the family heads belonging to Ladan the Gershonite: Jehieli."}, {"pk": 4038914, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 26, "verse": 22, "text": "The sons of Jehieli, Zetham and his brother Joel, were in charge of the treasuries of the LORD\u2019s temple."}, {"pk": 4038915, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 26, "verse": 23, "text": "From the Amramites, the Izharites, the Hebronites, and the Uzzielites:"}, {"pk": 4038916, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 26, "verse": 24, "text": "Shebuel, a descendant of Moses\u2019s son Gershom, was the officer in charge of the treasuries."}, {"pk": 4038917, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 26, "verse": 25, "text": "His relatives through Eliezer: his son Rehabiah, his son Jeshaiah, his son Joram, his son Zichri, and his son Shelomith. [4]", "comment": "[4] Or Shelomoth, also in vv. 26,28"}, {"pk": 4038918, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 26, "verse": 26, "text": "This Shelomith and his relatives were in charge of all the treasuries of what had been dedicated by King David, \u24d6 by the family heads who were the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and by the army commanders.", "comment": "\u24d6 2Sm 8:11; 1Ch 18:7-11"}, {"pk": 4038919, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 26, "verse": 27, "text": "They dedicated part of the plunder from their battles for the repair of the LORD\u2019s temple."}, {"pk": 4038920, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 26, "verse": 28, "text": "All that the seer Samuel, Saul son of Kish, Abner son of Ner, and Joab son of Zeruiah had dedicated, along with everything else that had been dedicated, were in the care of Shelomith and his relatives."}, {"pk": 4038921, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 26, "verse": 29, "text": "From the Izrahites: Chenaniah and his sons had duties outside the temple [5] \u24d7 as officers and judges \u24d8 over Israel.", "comment": "[5] the temple added for clarity
\u24d7 Neh 11:16
\u24d8 1Ch 23:4"}, {"pk": 4038922, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 26, "verse": 30, "text": "From the Hebronites: Hashabiah \u24d9 and his relatives, 1,700 capable men, had assigned duties in Israel west of the Jordan for all the work of the LORD and for the service of the king.", "comment": "\u24d9 1Ch 27:17"}, {"pk": 4038923, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 26, "verse": 31, "text": "From the Hebronites: Jerijah \u24da was the head of the Hebronites, according to the family records of his ancestors. A search was made in the fortieth year of David\u2019s reign and strong, capable men were found among them at Jazer \u24db in Gilead.", "comment": "\u24da 1Ch 23:19
\u24db 1Ch 6:81"}, {"pk": 4038924, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 26, "verse": 32, "text": "There were among Jerijah\u2019s relatives 2,700 capable men who were family heads. King David appointed them over the Reubenites, the Gadites, and half the tribe of Manasseh as overseers in every matter relating to God and the king. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc 2Ch 19:11"}, {"pk": 4038925, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 27, "verse": 1, "text": "This is the list of the Israelites, the family heads, the commanders of thousands and the commanders of hundreds, and their officers who served the king in every matter to do with the divisions that were on rotated military duty each month throughout [1] the year. There were 24,000 in each division:", "comment": "[1] Lit that came in and went out month by month for all months of"}, {"pk": 4038926, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 27, "verse": 2, "text": "Jashobeam son of Zabdiel was in charge of the first division, \u24dd for the first month; 24,000 were in his division.
", "comment": "\u24dd 2Sm 23:8-30; 1Ch 11:11-31"}, {"pk": 4038927, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 27, "verse": 3, "text": "He was a descendant of Perez and chief of all the army commanders for the first month.
"}, {"pk": 4038928, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 27, "verse": 4, "text": "Dodai the Ahohite was in charge of the division for the second month, and Mikloth was the leader; 24,000 were in his division.
"}, {"pk": 4038929, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 27, "verse": 5, "text": "The third army commander, as chief for the third month, was Benaiah son of the priest Jehoiada; 24,000 were in his division.
"}, {"pk": 4038930, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 27, "verse": 6, "text": "This Benaiah was a mighty man among the Thirty and over the Thirty, and his son Ammizabad was in charge [2] of his division.
", "comment": "[2] LXX; MT omits in charge"}, {"pk": 4038931, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 27, "verse": 7, "text": "The fourth commander, for the fourth month, was Joab\u2019s brother Asahel, and his son Zebadiah was commander after him; 24,000 were in his division.
"}, {"pk": 4038932, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 27, "verse": 8, "text": "The fifth, for the fifth month, was the commander Shamhuth the Izrahite; 24,000 were in his division.
"}, {"pk": 4038933, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 27, "verse": 9, "text": "The sixth, for the sixth month, was Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite; 24,000 were in his division.
"}, {"pk": 4038934, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 27, "verse": 10, "text": "The seventh, for the seventh month, was Helez the Pelonite from the descendants of Ephraim; 24,000 were in his division.
"}, {"pk": 4038935, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 27, "verse": 11, "text": "The eighth, for the eighth month, was Sibbecai the Hushathite, a Zerahite; 24,000 were in his division.
"}, {"pk": 4038936, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 27, "verse": 12, "text": "The ninth, for the ninth month, was Abiezer the Anathothite, a Benjaminite; 24,000 were in his division.
"}, {"pk": 4038937, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 27, "verse": 13, "text": "The tenth, for the tenth month, was Maharai the Netophathite, a Zerahite; 24,000 were in his division.
"}, {"pk": 4038938, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 27, "verse": 14, "text": "The eleventh, for the eleventh month, was Benaiah the Pirathonite from the descendants of Ephraim; 24,000 were in his division.
"}, {"pk": 4038939, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 27, "verse": 15, "text": "The twelfth, for the twelfth month, was Heldai the Netophathite, of Othniel\u2019s family; [3] 24,000 were in his division.
", "comment": "[3] Lit belonging to Othniel"}, {"pk": 4038940, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 27, "verse": 16, "text": "The following were in charge of the tribes of Israel: For the Reubenites, Eliezer son of Zichri was the chief official; for the Simeonites, Shephatiah son of Maacah;
"}, {"pk": 4038941, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 27, "verse": 17, "text": "for the Levites, Hashabiah son of Kemuel; for Aaron, Zadok;
"}, {"pk": 4038942, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 27, "verse": 18, "text": "for Judah, Elihu, one of David\u2019s brothers; for Issachar, Omri son of Michael;
"}, {"pk": 4038943, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 27, "verse": 19, "text": "for Zebulun, Ishmaiah son of Obadiah; for Naphtali, Jerimoth son of Azriel;
"}, {"pk": 4038944, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 27, "verse": 20, "text": "for the Ephraimites, Hoshea son of Azaziah; for half the tribe of Manasseh, Joel son of Pedaiah;
"}, {"pk": 4038945, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 27, "verse": 21, "text": "for half the tribe of Manasseh in Gilead, Iddo son of Zechariah; for Benjamin, Jaasiel son of Abner;
"}, {"pk": 4038946, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 27, "verse": 22, "text": "for Dan, Azarel son of Jeroham. Those were the leaders of the tribes of Israel. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 1Ch 28:1"}, {"pk": 4038947, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 27, "verse": 23, "text": "David didn\u2019t count the men aged twenty or under, for the LORD had said he would make Israel as numerous as the stars of the sky. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Gn 15:5"}, {"pk": 4038948, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 27, "verse": 24, "text": "Joab son of Zeruiah began to count them, but he didn\u2019t complete it. There was wrath against Israel because of this census, \u24d2 and the number was not entered in the Historical Record [4] of King David.", "comment": "\u24d2 2Sm 24:1-15; 1Ch 21:1-7
[4] LXX; MT reads the number of the Historical Record"}, {"pk": 4038949, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 27, "verse": 25, "text": "Azmaveth son of Adiel was in charge of the king\u2019s storehouses. Jonathan son of Uzziah was in charge of the storehouses in the country, in the cities, in the villages, and in the fortresses.
"}, {"pk": 4038950, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 27, "verse": 26, "text": "Ezri son of Chelub was in charge of those who worked in the fields tilling the soil.
"}, {"pk": 4038951, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 27, "verse": 27, "text": "Shimei the Ramathite was in charge of the vineyards. Zabdi the Shiphmite was in charge of the produce of the vineyards for the wine cellars.
"}, {"pk": 4038952, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 27, "verse": 28, "text": "Baal-hanan the Gederite was in charge of the olive and sycamore trees \u24d3 in the Judean foothills. [5] Joash was in charge of the stores of olive oil.
", "comment": "\u24d3 1Kg 10:27; 2Ch 1:15
[5] Or the Shephelah"}, {"pk": 4038953, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 27, "verse": 29, "text": "Shitrai the Sharonite was in charge of the herds that grazed in Sharon, \u24d4 while Shaphat son of Adlai was in charge of the herds in the valleys.
", "comment": "\u24d4 1Ch 5:16"}, {"pk": 4038954, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 27, "verse": 30, "text": "Obil the Ishmaelite was in charge of the camels. Jehdeiah the Meronothite was in charge of the donkeys.
"}, {"pk": 4038955, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 27, "verse": 31, "text": "Jaziz the Hagrite \u24d5 was in charge of the flocks. All these were officials in charge of King David\u2019s property.
", "comment": "\u24d5 1Ch 5:10,18-21; 11:38"}, {"pk": 4038956, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 27, "verse": 32, "text": "David\u2019s uncle Jonathan was a counselor; he was a man of understanding and a scribe. Jehiel son of Hachmoni attended [6] the king\u2019s sons.", "comment": "[6] Lit was with"}, {"pk": 4038957, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 27, "verse": 33, "text": "Ahithophel \u24d6 was the king\u2019s counselor. Hushai \u24d7 the Archite was the king\u2019s friend.", "comment": "\u24d6 2Sm 15:12
\u24d7 2Sm 15:32,37"}, {"pk": 4038958, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 27, "verse": 34, "text": "After Ahithophel came Jehoiada son of Benaiah, \u24d8 then Abiathar. \u24d9 Joab was the commander of the king\u2019s army. \u24da", "comment": "\u24d8 2Sm 8:18; 1Kg 1:8; 1Ch 11:22-24; 18:17; 27:5-6
\u24d9 1Sm 22:20-23; 1Kg 1:7; 2:26-27,35; 1Ch 15:11; 18:16; 24:6
\u24da 1Ch 11:6"}, {"pk": 4038959, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 28, "verse": 1, "text": "David assembled all the leaders of Israel in Jerusalem: \u24db the leaders of the tribes, the leaders of the divisions in the king\u2019s service, the commanders of thousands and the commanders of hundreds, and the officials in charge of all the property and cattle of the king and his sons, along with the court officials, the fighting men, \u24dc and all the best soldiers.", "comment": "\u24db 1Ch 23:2; 27:1-31
\u24dc 1Ch 11:10-47"}, {"pk": 4038960, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 28, "verse": 2, "text": "Then King David rose to his feet and said, \u201cListen to me, my brothers and my people. It was in my heart to build a house as a resting place for the ark of the LORD\u2019s covenant \u24dd and as a footstool \u24d0 for our God. I had made preparations to build,", "comment": "\u24dd 2Sm 7:1-3; 1Ch 17:1-2; 22:7
\u24d0 Ps 132:7; Is 66:1"}, {"pk": 4038961, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 28, "verse": 3, "text": "but God said to me, \u2018You are not to build a house for my name because you are a man of war and have shed blood.\u2019 \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 1Ch 22:8"}, {"pk": 4038962, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 28, "verse": 4, "text": "\u201cYet the LORD God of Israel chose me out of all my father\u2019s family \u24d2 to be king over Israel forever. \u24d3 For he chose Judah as leader, \u24d4 and from the house of Judah, my father\u2019s family, and from my father\u2019s sons, \u24d5 he was pleased to make me king over all Israel.", "comment": "\u24d3 1Ch 17:23,27
\u24d2 1Sm 16:6-13
\u24d4 Gn 49:8-10; 1Ch 5:2
\u24d5 1Sm 16:1"}, {"pk": 4038963, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 28, "verse": 5, "text": "And out of all my sons \u24d6 \u2009\u2014\u2009for the LORD has given me many sons\u2009\u2014\u2009he has chosen my son Solomon to sit on the throne of the LORD\u2019s kingdom over Israel. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 1Ch 3:1-9; 14:3-7
\u24d7 1Ch 22:9"}, {"pk": 4038964, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 28, "verse": 6, "text": "He said to me, \u24d8 \u2018Your son Solomon is the one who is to build my house and my courts, for I have chosen him to be my son, and I will be his father.", "comment": "\u24d8 2Sm 7:13-14; 1Ch 22:10"}, {"pk": 4038965, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 28, "verse": 7, "text": "I will establish his kingdom forever if he perseveres in keeping my commands and my ordinances as he is doing today.\u2019 \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 1Ch 22:13"}, {"pk": 4038966, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 28, "verse": 8, "text": "\u201cSo now in the sight of all Israel, the assembly of the LORD, and in the hearing of our God, observe and follow all the commands of the LORD your God so that you may possess this good land and leave it as an inheritance to your descendants forever."}, {"pk": 4038967, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 28, "verse": 9, "text": "\u201cAs for you, Solomon my son, know the God of your father, and serve him wholeheartedly and with a willing mind, \u24da for the LORD searches every heart and understands the intention of every thought. \u24db If you seek him, he will be found by you, but if you abandon him, he will reject you forever. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc 2Ch 15:2; Jr 29:13
\u24da 1Kg 8:61; 1Ch 29:17-19
\u24db Gn 6:5; 1Sm 16:7; Ps 139"}, {"pk": 4038968, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 28, "verse": 10, "text": "Realize now that the LORD has chosen you to build a house for the sanctuary. Be strong, and do it.\u201d \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd 1Ch 22:13"}, {"pk": 4038969, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 28, "verse": 11, "text": "Then David gave his son Solomon the plans \u24d0 for the portico \u24d1 of the temple and its buildings, treasuries, upstairs rooms, inner rooms, and a room for the mercy seat. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d1 1Kg 6:3
\u24d0 Ex 25:9,40; 1Ch 28:19
\u24d2 Ex 25:17-22"}, {"pk": 4038970, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 28, "verse": 12, "text": "The plans contained everything he had in mind [1] \u24d3 for the courts of the LORD\u2019s house, all the surrounding chambers, the treasuries \u24d4 of God\u2019s house, and the treasuries for what is dedicated.", "comment": "\u24d4 1Ch 26:20,22,24,26; Ezr 2:69
[1] Or he received from the Spirit
\u24d3 1Ch 28:19"}, {"pk": 4038971, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 28, "verse": 13, "text": "Also included were plans for the divisions of the priests and the Levites; all the work of service in the LORD\u2019s house; all the articles of service of the LORD\u2019s house;"}, {"pk": 4038972, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 28, "verse": 14, "text": "the weight of gold for all the articles for every kind of service; the weight of all the silver articles for every kind of service;"}, {"pk": 4038973, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 28, "verse": 15, "text": "the weight of the gold lampstands \u24d5 and their gold lamps, including the weight of each lampstand and its lamps; the weight of each silver lampstand and its lamps, according to the service of each lampstand;", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 25:31-39"}, {"pk": 4038974, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 28, "verse": 16, "text": "the weight of gold for each table for the rows of the Bread of the Presence and the silver for the silver tables;"}, {"pk": 4038975, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 28, "verse": 17, "text": "the pure gold for the forks, sprinkling basins, and pitchers; the weight of each gold dish; the weight of each silver bowl;"}, {"pk": 4038976, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 28, "verse": 18, "text": "the weight of refined gold for the altar of incense; \u24d6 and the plans for the chariot of [2] \u24d7 the gold cherubim that spread out their wings and cover the ark of the LORD\u2019s covenant. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Ex 25:18-22; 1Kg 8:6-7; 2Ch 5:7-8
\u24d6 Ex 30:1-10
[2] Or chariot, that is; Ps 18:10; Ezk 1:5,15
\u24d7 Ps 18:10"}, {"pk": 4038977, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 28, "verse": 19, "text": "David concluded, \u201cBy the LORD\u2019s hand on me, he enabled me to understand everything in writing, all the details of the plan.\u201d [3]", "comment": "[3] Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4038978, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 28, "verse": 20, "text": "Then David said to his son Solomon, \u201cBe strong and courageous, \u24d9 and do the work. Don\u2019t be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD God, my God, is with you. He won\u2019t leave you or abandon you \u24da until all the work for the service of the LORD\u2019s house is finished.", "comment": "\u24d9 Jos 1:6-7; 1Ch 22:13; 2Ch 32:7
\u24da Dt 31:6; Jos 1:5,9; Heb 13:5"}, {"pk": 4038979, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 28, "verse": 21, "text": "Here are the divisions of the priests and the Levites for all the service of God\u2019s house. \u24db Every willing person of any skill \u24dc will be at your disposal for the work, and the leaders and all the people are at your every command.\u201d", "comment": "\u24db 1Ch 28:13
\u24dc Ex 35:25-35; 36:1-2"}, {"pk": 4038980, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 29, "verse": 1, "text": "Then King David said to all the assembly, \u201cMy son Solomon\u2009\u2014\u2009God has chosen him alone\u2009\u2014\u2009is young and inexperienced. The task is great \u24dd because the building will not be built for a human but for the LORD God. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd 1Ch 22:5
\u24d0 1Ch 29:19"}, {"pk": 4038981, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 29, "verse": 2, "text": "So to the best of my ability I\u2019ve made provision for the house of my God: \u24d1 gold for the gold articles, silver for the silver, bronze for the bronze, iron for the iron, and wood for the wood, as well as onyx, stones for mounting, [1] antimony, [2] \u24d2 stones of various colors, all kinds of precious stones, and a great quantity of marble.", "comment": "[2] In Hb, the word antimony is similar to \u201cturquoise\u201d; Ex 28:18.
\u24d1 1Ch 22:3-5
[1] Or mosaic
\u24d2 Ex 28:18"}, {"pk": 4038982, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 29, "verse": 3, "text": "Moreover, because of my delight in the house of my God, I now give my personal treasures of gold and silver for the house of my God over and above all that I\u2019ve provided for the holy house:"}, {"pk": 4038983, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 29, "verse": 4, "text": "100 tons [3] \u24d3 of gold (gold of Ophir \u24d4) and 250 tons [4] of refined silver for overlaying the walls of the buildings,", "comment": "\u24d4 1Kg 9:28
[3] Lit 3,000 talents
\u24d3 1Ch 22:14
[4] Lit 7,000 talents"}, {"pk": 4038984, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 29, "verse": 5, "text": "the gold for the gold work and the silver for the silver, for all the work to be done by the craftsmen. Now who will volunteer to consecrate himself to the LORD today?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4038985, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 29, "verse": 6, "text": "Then the leaders of the households, the leaders of the tribes of Israel, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, \u24d5 and the officials in charge of the king\u2019s work \u24d6 gave willingly.", "comment": "\u24d6 1Ch 27:25-31
\u24d5 1Ch 27:1; 28:1"}, {"pk": 4038986, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 29, "verse": 7, "text": "For the service of God\u2019s house they gave 185 tons [5] of gold and 10,000 gold coins, [6] \u24d7 375 tons [7] of silver, 675 tons [8] of bronze, and 4,000 tons [9] of iron.", "comment": "[6] Or drachmas, or darics
\u24d7 Ezr 2:69; Neh 7:70
[7] Lit 10,000 talents
[8] Lit 18,000 talents
[9] Lit 100,000 talents
[5] Lit 5,000 talents"}, {"pk": 4038987, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 29, "verse": 8, "text": "Whoever had precious stones gave them to the treasury of the LORD\u2019s house under the care of Jehiel \u24d8 the Gershonite.", "comment": "\u24d8 1Ch 23:8"}, {"pk": 4038988, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 29, "verse": 9, "text": "Then the people rejoiced because of their leaders\u2019 willingness to give, for they had given to the LORD wholeheartedly. \u24d9 King David also rejoiced greatly.", "comment": "\u24d9 1Kg 8:61; 1Ch 28:9; 2Co 9:7"}, {"pk": 4038989, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 29, "verse": 10, "text": "Then David blessed the LORD in the sight of all the assembly. David said, May you be blessed, LORD God of our father Israel, from eternity to eternity."}, {"pk": 4038990, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 29, "verse": 11, "text": "Yours, LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the splendor and the majesty, for everything in the heavens and on earth belongs to you. Yours, LORD, is the kingdom, and you are exalted as head over all. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Mt 6:13; Rv 5:13"}, {"pk": 4038991, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 29, "verse": 12, "text": "Riches and honor come from you, and you are the ruler of everything. \u24db Power and might are in your hand, and it is in your hand to make great and to give strength to all. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc 2Ch 20:6
\u24db 2Ch 1:12"}, {"pk": 4038992, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 29, "verse": 13, "text": "Now therefore, our God, we give you thanks and praise your glorious name."}, {"pk": 4038993, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 29, "verse": 14, "text": "But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to give as generously as this? For everything comes from you, and we have given you only what comes from your own hand. [10]", "comment": "[10] Lit and from your hand we have given to you"}, {"pk": 4038994, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 29, "verse": 15, "text": "For we are aliens and temporary residents in your presence as were all our ancestors. \u24dd Our days on earth are like a shadow, without hope. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd Lv 25:23; Heb 11:13
\u24d0 Jb 14:2,10-12"}, {"pk": 4038995, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 29, "verse": 16, "text": "LORD our God, all this wealth that we\u2019ve provided for building you a house for your holy name comes from your hand; everything belongs to you."}, {"pk": 4038996, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 29, "verse": 17, "text": "I know, my God, that you test the heart \u24d1 and that you are pleased with what is right. \u24d2 I have willingly given all these things with an upright heart, and now I have seen your people who are present [11] here giving joyfully and [12] willingly to you.", "comment": "[11] Lit found
\u24d1 1Ch 28:9
\u24d2 Ps 15:2
[12] Or now with joy I\u2019ve seen your people who are present here giving"}, {"pk": 4038997, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 29, "verse": 18, "text": "LORD God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, our ancestors, keep this desire forever in the thoughts of the hearts of your people, and confirm their hearts toward you."}, {"pk": 4038998, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 29, "verse": 19, "text": "Give my son Solomon an undivided heart to keep and to carry out all your commands, your decrees, and your statutes, \u24d3 and to build the building for which I have made provision. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 72:1
\u24d4 1Ch 29:2"}, {"pk": 4038999, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 29, "verse": 20, "text": "Then David said to the whole assembly, \u201cBlessed be the LORD your God.\u201d So the whole assembly praised the LORD God of their ancestors. \u24d5 They knelt low and paid homage to the LORD and the king. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Ex 4:31
\u24d5 Jos 22:33"}, {"pk": 4039000, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 29, "verse": 21, "text": "The following day they offered sacrifices to the LORD and burnt offerings to the LORD: a thousand bulls, a thousand rams, and a thousand lambs, along with their drink offerings, and sacrifices in abundance for all Israel. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 1Kg 8:62-63"}, {"pk": 4039001, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 29, "verse": 22, "text": "They ate and drank with great joy in the LORD\u2019s presence that day. Then, for a second time, \u24d8 they made David\u2019s son Solomon king; they anointed him [13] as the LORD\u2019s ruler, \u24d9 and Zadok as the priest.", "comment": "\u24d9 1Kg 1:33-39
\u24d8 1Ch 23:1
[13] LXX, Tg, Vg; MT omits him"}, {"pk": 4039002, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 29, "verse": 23, "text": "Solomon sat on the LORD\u2019s throne as king in place of his father David. He prospered, and all Israel obeyed him. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da 1Kg 2:12"}, {"pk": 4039003, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 29, "verse": 24, "text": "All the leaders and the mighty men, and all of King David\u2019s sons as well, pledged their allegiance to King Solomon."}, {"pk": 4039004, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 29, "verse": 25, "text": "The LORD highly exalted Solomon in the sight of all Israel \u24db and bestowed on him such royal majesty as had not been bestowed on any king over Israel before him. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc 1Kg 3:13; 2Ch 1:12
\u24db 2Ch 1:1"}, {"pk": 4039005, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 29, "verse": 26, "text": "David son of Jesse was king over all Israel. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd 1Ch 18:14"}, {"pk": 4039006, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 29, "verse": 27, "text": "The length of his reign over Israel was forty years; he reigned in Hebron for seven years and in Jerusalem for thirty-three. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 2Sm 5:4-5; 1Kg 2:11"}, {"pk": 4039007, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 29, "verse": 28, "text": "He died at a good old age, \u24d1 full of days, \u24d2 riches, and honor, and his son Solomon became king in his place.", "comment": "\u24d1 Gn 15:15; Ac 13:36
\u24d2 1Ch 23:1"}, {"pk": 4039008, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 29, "verse": 29, "text": "As for the events of King David\u2019s reign, from beginning to end, note that they are written in the Events of the Seer Samuel, \u24d3 the Events of the Prophet Nathan, \u24d4 and the Events of the Seer Gad, \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 1Sm 22:5
\u24d3 1Sm 9:9
\u24d4 2Sm 7:2-4; 12:1-7"}, {"pk": 4039009, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 13, "chapter": 29, "verse": 30, "text": "along with all his reign, his might, and the incidents that affected him and Israel and all the kingdoms of the surrounding lands."}, {"pk": 4039010, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 1, "verse": 1, "text": "Solomon son of David strengthened his hold on his kingdom. \u24d6 The LORD his God was with him and highly exalted him. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 1Ch 29:25
\u24d6 1Kg 2:12,46"}, {"pk": 4039011, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 1, "verse": 2, "text": "Then Solomon spoke to all Israel, to the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, to the judges, and to every leader in all Israel\u2009\u2014\u2009the family heads. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 1Ch 28:1"}, {"pk": 4039012, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 1, "verse": 3, "text": "Solomon and the whole assembly with him went to the high place that was in Gibeon \u24d9 because God\u2019s tent of meeting, which the LORD\u2019s servant Moses had made \u24da in the wilderness, was there.", "comment": "\u24d9 1Kg 3:4
\u24da Ex 36:8-38"}, {"pk": 4039013, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 1, "verse": 4, "text": "Now David had brought the ark of God from Kiriath-jearim to the place [1] he had set up for it, because he had pitched a tent for it in Jerusalem, \u24db", "comment": "[1] Vg; MT omits the place
\u24db 1Ch 13:1-14; 1Ch 15:25\u201416:1"}, {"pk": 4039014, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 1, "verse": 5, "text": "but he put [2] the bronze altar, which Bezalel son of Uri, son of Hur, had made, \u24dc in front of the LORD\u2019s tabernacle. Solomon and the assembly inquired of him [3] there.", "comment": "[3] Or it
[2] Some Hb mss, Tg, Syr; other Hb mss, LXX, Vg read but there was
\u24dc Ex 31:2-11; 38:1-7"}, {"pk": 4039015, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 1, "verse": 6, "text": "Solomon offered sacrifices there in the LORD\u2019s presence on the bronze altar at the tent of meeting; he offered a thousand burnt offerings on it. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd 1Kg 3:4"}, {"pk": 4039016, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 1, "verse": 7, "text": "That night \u24d0 God appeared to Solomon and said to him: \u201cAsk. What should I give you?\u201d", "comment": "\u24d0 1Kg 3:5-15"}, {"pk": 4039017, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 1, "verse": 8, "text": "And Solomon said to God: \u201cYou have shown great and faithful love to my father David, and you have made me king in his place. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 1Ch 28:5"}, {"pk": 4039018, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 1, "verse": 9, "text": "LORD God, let your promise to my father David now come true. \u24d2 For you have made me king over a people as numerous as the dust of the earth. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Gn 13:16; 22:17
\u24d2 2Sm 7:12-16"}, {"pk": 4039019, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 1, "verse": 10, "text": "Now grant me wisdom and knowledge so that I may lead these people, \u24d4 for who can judge this great people of yours?\u201d", "comment": "\u24d4 1Sm 18:16; 2Sm 5:2"}, {"pk": 4039020, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 1, "verse": 11, "text": "God said to Solomon, \u201cSince this was in your heart, and you have not requested riches, wealth, or glory, or for the life of those who hate you, and you have not even requested long life, but you have requested for yourself wisdom and knowledge that you may judge my people over whom I have made you king,"}, {"pk": 4039021, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 1, "verse": 12, "text": "wisdom and knowledge are given to you. I will also give you riches, wealth, and glory, unlike what was given to the kings who were before you, or will be given to those after you.\u201d \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 1Ch 29:25; 2Ch 9:22"}, {"pk": 4039022, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 1, "verse": 13, "text": "So Solomon went to Jerusalem from [4] the high place that was in Gibeon in front of the tent of meeting, and he reigned over Israel.", "comment": "[4] LXX, Vg; MT reads to"}, {"pk": 4039023, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 1, "verse": 14, "text": "Solomon \u24d6 accumulated 1,400 chariots and 12,000 horsemen, \u24d7 which he stationed in the chariot cities \u24d8 and with the king in Jerusalem.", "comment": "\u24d8 1Kg 9:19
\u24d6 1Kg 10:26-29; 2Ch 9:25-28
\u24d7 1Kg 4:26"}, {"pk": 4039024, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 1, "verse": 15, "text": "The king made silver and gold as common in Jerusalem as stones, and he made cedar as abundant as sycamore in the Judean foothills."}, {"pk": 4039025, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 1, "verse": 16, "text": "Solomon\u2019s horses came from Egypt and Kue. [5] The king\u2019s traders would get them from Kue at the going price.", "comment": "[5] = Cilicia"}, {"pk": 4039026, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 1, "verse": 17, "text": "A chariot could be imported from Egypt for fifteen pounds [6] of silver and a horse for nearly four pounds. [7] In the same way, they exported them to all the kings of the Hittites and to the kings of Aram through their agents.", "comment": "[6] Lit 600 shekels
[7] Lit 150 shekels"}, {"pk": 4039027, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 2, "verse": 1, "text": "Solomon decided to build a temple for the name of the LORD and a royal palace for himself, \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 1Kg 5:5; 2Ch 2:12"}, {"pk": 4039028, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 2, "verse": 2, "text": "so he assigned 70,000 men as porters, 80,000 men as stonecutters in the mountains, and 3,600 as supervisors over them. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da 1Kg 5:15-16; 9:23; 2Ch 2:18; 8:10"}, {"pk": 4039029, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 2, "verse": 3, "text": "Then Solomon sent word to King Hiram [1] \u24db of Tyre: \u24dc Do for me what you did for my father David. You sent him cedars to build him a house to live in. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24db 2Sm 5:11; 1Kg 5:1-2
[1] Some Hb mss, LXX, Syr, Vg; other Hb mss read Huram; 2Sm 5:11; 1Kg 5:1-2
\u24dc 1Kg 5:2-6,10-11
\u24dd 1Ch 14:1"}, {"pk": 4039030, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 2, "verse": 4, "text": "Now I am building a temple for the name of the LORD my God in order to dedicate it to him for burning fragrant incense before him, \u24d0 for displaying the rows of the Bread of the Presence continuously, \u24d1 and for sacrificing burnt offerings for the morning and the evening, \u24d2 the Sabbaths \u24d3 and the New Moons, and the appointed festivals of the LORD our God. This is ordained for Israel permanently.", "comment": "\u24d0 Ex 30:7
\u24d1 Ex 25:30
\u24d2 Ex 29:38-42
\u24d3 Nm 28:9-10"}, {"pk": 4039031, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 2, "verse": 5, "text": "The temple that I am building will be great, for our God is greater than any of the gods. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Ex 15:11; 1Ch 16:25"}, {"pk": 4039032, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 2, "verse": 6, "text": "But who is able to build a temple for him, since even heaven and the highest heaven cannot contain him? \u24d5 Who am I then that I should build a temple for him except as a place to burn incense before him?", "comment": "\u24d5 1Kg 8:27; 2Ch 6:18"}, {"pk": 4039033, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 2, "verse": 7, "text": "Therefore, send me an artisan who is skilled in engraving to work with gold, silver, bronze, and iron, and with purple, crimson, and blue yarn. He will work with the artisans who are with me in Judah and Jerusalem, \u24d6 appointed by my father David. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 Ex 31:3-5; 2Ch 2:13-14
\u24d7 1Ch 22:14-16; 28:21"}, {"pk": 4039034, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 2, "verse": 8, "text": "Also, send me cedar, cypress, and algum [2] \u24d8 logs from Lebanon, for I know that your servants know how to cut the trees of Lebanon. Note that my servants will be with your servants \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d8 1Kg 10:11-12
[2] = almug in 1Kg 10:11-12
\u24d9 2Ch 9:10-11"}, {"pk": 4039035, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 2, "verse": 9, "text": "to prepare logs for me in abundance because the temple I am building will be great and wondrous."}, {"pk": 4039036, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 2, "verse": 10, "text": "I will give your servants, the woodcutters who cut the trees, one hundred thousand bushels [3] of wheat flour, one hundred thousand bushels of barley, one hundred ten thousand gallons [4] of wine, and one hundred ten thousand gallons of oil.", "comment": "[3] Lit 20,000 cors
[4] Lit 20,000 baths"}, {"pk": 4039037, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 2, "verse": 11, "text": "Then King Hiram of Tyre wrote a letter [5] and sent it to Solomon: Because the LORD loves his people, he set you over them as king. \u24da", "comment": "[5] Lit Tyre said in writing
\u24da 1Kg 10:9; 2Ch 9:8"}, {"pk": 4039038, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 2, "verse": 12, "text": "Hiram also said: Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, who made the heavens and the earth! \u24db He gave King David a wise son with insight and understanding, \u24dc who will build a temple for the LORD and a royal palace for himself. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dc 1Kg 5:7
\u24db Ps 33:6; 102:25
\u24dd 2Ch 2:1"}, {"pk": 4039039, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 2, "verse": 13, "text": "I have now sent Huram-abi, [6] a skillful man who has understanding. \u24d0", "comment": "[6] Lit Huram my father
\u24d0 1Kg 7:14"}, {"pk": 4039040, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 2, "verse": 14, "text": "He is the son of a woman from the daughters of Dan. His father is a man of Tyre. He knows how to work with gold, silver, bronze, iron, stone, and wood, with purple, blue, crimson yarn, and fine linen. He knows how to do all kinds of engraving and to execute any design that may be given him. I have sent him to be with your artisans and the artisans of my lord, your father David."}, {"pk": 4039041, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 2, "verse": 15, "text": "Now, let my lord send the wheat, barley, oil, and wine to his servants as promised. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 2Ch 2:10"}, {"pk": 4039042, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 2, "verse": 16, "text": "We will cut logs from Lebanon, as many as you need, and bring them to you as rafts by sea to Joppa. You can then take them up to Jerusalem. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 1Kg 5:8-9"}, {"pk": 4039043, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 2, "verse": 17, "text": "Solomon took a census of all the resident alien men in the land of Israel, after the census that his father David had conducted, \u24d3 and the total was 153,600.", "comment": "\u24d3 2Sm 24:1-9; 1Ch 21:1-5"}, {"pk": 4039044, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 2, "verse": 18, "text": "Solomon made 70,000 of them porters, 80,000 stonecutters in the mountains, and 3,600 supervisors to make the people work. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 1Kg 5:15-16; 2Ch 2:2"}, {"pk": 4039045, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 3, "verse": 1, "text": "Then Solomon began \u24d5 to build the LORD\u2019s temple in Jerusalem on Mount Moriah \u24d6 where the LORD [1] had appeared to his father David, at the site David had prepared on the threshing floor of Ornan [2] the Jebusite.", "comment": "[1] LXX; Tg reads the angel of the LORD; MT reads he
\u24d5 1Kg 6:1-3
\u24d6 Gn 22:2
[2] = Araunah in 2Sm 24:16-24"}, {"pk": 4039046, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 3, "verse": 2, "text": "He began to build on the second day of the second month in the fourth year of his reign."}, {"pk": 4039047, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 3, "verse": 3, "text": "These are Solomon\u2019s foundations [3] for building God\u2019s temple: the length [4] was ninety feet, [5] and the width thirty feet. [6]", "comment": "[4] Lit length\u2009\u2014\u2009cubits in the former measure \u2009\u2014
[3] Tg reads The measurements which Solomon decreed
[6] Lit 20 cubits, also in vv. 4,\u200b8,\u200b11,\u200b13
[5] Lit 60 cubits"}, {"pk": 4039048, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 3, "verse": 4, "text": "The portico, which was across the front extending across the width of the temple, was thirty feet wide; its height was thirty feet; [7] he overlaid its inner surface with pure gold.", "comment": "[7] LXX, Syr; MT reads 120 cubits"}, {"pk": 4039049, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 3, "verse": 5, "text": "The larger room [8] he paneled with cypress wood, overlaid with fine gold, and decorated with palm trees and chains.", "comment": "[8] Lit The house"}, {"pk": 4039050, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 3, "verse": 6, "text": "He adorned the temple with precious stones for beauty, and the gold was the gold of Parvaim."}, {"pk": 4039051, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 3, "verse": 7, "text": "He overlaid the temple\u2009\u2014\u2009the beams, the thresholds, its walls and doors\u2009\u2014\u2009with gold, \u24d7 and he carved cherubim on the walls. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d7 1Kg 6:20-22
\u24d8 1Kg 6:29-35"}, {"pk": 4039052, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 3, "verse": 8, "text": "Then he made the most holy place; its length corresponded to the width of the temple, 30 feet, and its width was 30 feet. \u24d9 He overlaid it with forty-five thousand pounds [9] of fine gold.", "comment": "\u24d9 1Kg 6:16
[9] Lit 600 talents"}, {"pk": 4039053, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 3, "verse": 9, "text": "The weight of the nails was twenty ounces [10] of gold, and he overlaid the ceiling with gold.", "comment": "[10] Lit 50 shekels"}, {"pk": 4039054, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 3, "verse": 10, "text": "He made \u24da two cherubim of sculptured work, for the most holy place, and he overlaid them with gold.", "comment": "\u24da 1Kg 6:23-28"}, {"pk": 4039055, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 3, "verse": 11, "text": "The overall length of the wings of the cherubim was 30 feet: the wing of one was 7\u00bd feet, [11] touching the wall of the room; its other wing was 7\u00bd feet, touching the wing of the other cherub.", "comment": "[11] Lit five cubits, also in vv. 12,15"}, {"pk": 4039056, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 3, "verse": 12, "text": "The wing of the other [12] cherub was 7\u00bd feet, touching the wall of the room; its other wing was 7\u00bd feet, reaching the wing of the other cherub.", "comment": "[12] Syr, Vg; MT reads the one"}, {"pk": 4039057, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 3, "verse": 13, "text": "The wingspan of these cherubim was 30 feet. They stood on their feet and faced the larger room. [13]", "comment": "[13] Lit the house"}, {"pk": 4039058, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 3, "verse": 14, "text": "He made the curtain of blue, purple, and crimson yarn and fine linen, and he wove cherubim into it. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Ex 26:31"}, {"pk": 4039059, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 3, "verse": 15, "text": "In front of the temple \u24dc he made two pillars, each 27 feet [14] high. The capital on top of each was 7\u00bd feet high.", "comment": "[14] Syr reads 18 cubits (27 feet); Hb reads 35 cubits (52\u00bd feet)
\u24dc 1Kg 7:15-22; 2Kg 25:17; Jr 52:21-23"}, {"pk": 4039060, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 3, "verse": 16, "text": "He had made chainwork in the inner sanctuary and also put it on top of the pillars. \u24dd He made a hundred pomegranates and fastened them into the chainwork.", "comment": "\u24dd 1Kg 6:21; 7:17"}, {"pk": 4039061, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 3, "verse": 17, "text": "Then he set up the pillars in front of the sanctuary, one on the right and one on the left. He named the one on the right Jachin [15] and the one on the left Boaz. [16]", "comment": "[15] = He Will Establish
[16] = Strength Is in Him"}, {"pk": 4039062, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 4, "verse": 1, "text": "He made a bronze altar \u24d0 30 feet [1] long, 30 feet wide, and 15 feet [2] high.", "comment": "[1] Lit 20 cubits
\u24d0 Ex 27:1-2; 2Kg 16:14
[2] Lit 10 cubits, also in v. 2"}, {"pk": 4039063, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 4, "verse": 2, "text": "Then he made the cast metal basin, [3] \u24d1 15 feet from brim to brim, perfectly round. It was 7\u00bd feet [4] high and 45 feet [5] in circumference.", "comment": "[4] Lit five cubits
[3] Lit sea
\u24d1 1Kg 7:23-26; Ezk 47:1-12; Rv 22:1
[5] Lit 30 cubits"}, {"pk": 4039064, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 4, "verse": 3, "text": "The likeness of oxen [6] was below it, completely encircling it, ten every half yard, [7] completely surrounding the basin. The oxen were cast in two rows when the basin was cast.", "comment": "[6] = gourds in 1Kg 7:24
[7] Lit 10 per cubit"}, {"pk": 4039065, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 4, "verse": 4, "text": "It stood on twelve oxen, three facing north, three facing west, three facing south, and three facing east. The basin was on top of them and all their hindquarters were toward the center."}, {"pk": 4039066, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 4, "verse": 5, "text": "The basin was three inches [8] thick, and its rim was fashioned like the brim of a cup or a lily blossom. It could hold eleven thousand gallons. [9]", "comment": "[8] Lit a handbreadth
[9] Text emended; MT reads 3,000 baths in 1Kg 7:26"}, {"pk": 4039067, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 4, "verse": 6, "text": "He made ten basins for washing and he put five on the right and five on the left. \u24d2 The parts of the burnt offering were rinsed in them, \u24d3 but the basin was used by the priests for washing.", "comment": "\u24d3 Ezk 40:38
\u24d2 1Kg 7:38-39"}, {"pk": 4039068, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 4, "verse": 7, "text": "He made the ten gold lampstands according to their specifications and put them in the sanctuary, five on the right and five on the left. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Ex 37:17-24; 1Kg 7:49"}, {"pk": 4039069, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 4, "verse": 8, "text": "He made ten tables and placed them in the sanctuary, five on the right and five on the left. \u24d5 He also made a hundred gold bowls.", "comment": "\u24d5 1Kg 7:48"}, {"pk": 4039070, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 4, "verse": 9, "text": "He made the courtyard \u24d6 of the priests and the large court, and doors for the court. He overlaid the doors with bronze.", "comment": "\u24d6 1Kg 6:36"}, {"pk": 4039071, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 4, "verse": 10, "text": "He put the basin on the right side, toward the southeast. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 1Kg 7:39"}, {"pk": 4039072, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 4, "verse": 11, "text": "Then Huram [10] \u24d8 made \u24d9 the pots, the shovels, and the bowls. So Huram finished doing the work that he was doing for King Solomon in God\u2019s temple:", "comment": "[10] = Hiram in 1Kg 7:13,40,45
\u24d8 1Kg 7:13,40,45
\u24d9 1Kg 7:40-51"}, {"pk": 4039073, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 4, "verse": 12, "text": "two pillars; the bowls and the capitals on top of the two pillars; the two gratings for covering both bowls of the capitals that were on top of the pillars;"}, {"pk": 4039074, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 4, "verse": 13, "text": "the four hundred pomegranates for the two gratings (two rows of pomegranates for each grating covering both capitals\u2019 bowls on top of the pillars \u24da).", "comment": "\u24da 1Kg 7:20"}, {"pk": 4039075, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 4, "verse": 14, "text": "He also made the water carts [11] \u24db and the basins on the water carts.", "comment": "\u24db 1Kg 7:27-37
[11] Lit the stands"}, {"pk": 4039076, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 4, "verse": 15, "text": "The one basin and the twelve oxen underneath it,"}, {"pk": 4039077, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 4, "verse": 16, "text": "the pots, the shovels, the forks, and all their utensils\u2009\u2014\u2009Huram-abi [12] \u24dc made them for King Solomon for the LORD\u2019s temple. All these were made of polished bronze.", "comment": "\u24dc 1Kg 7:14; 2Ch 2:13
[12] Lit Huram my father"}, {"pk": 4039078, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 4, "verse": 17, "text": "The king had them cast in clay molds in the Jordan Valley between Succoth and Zeredah."}, {"pk": 4039079, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 4, "verse": 18, "text": "Solomon made all these utensils in such great abundance that the weight of the bronze was not determined."}, {"pk": 4039080, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 4, "verse": 19, "text": "Solomon also made all the equipment in God\u2019s temple: the gold altar; the tables on which to put the Bread of the Presence; \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Lv 24:5-9"}, {"pk": 4039081, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 4, "verse": 20, "text": "the lampstands and their lamps of pure gold to burn in front of the inner sanctuary according to specifications; \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Ex 25:31-40; 2Ch 4:7"}, {"pk": 4039082, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 4, "verse": 21, "text": "the flowers, lamps, and gold tongs\u2009\u2014\u2009of purest gold;"}, {"pk": 4039083, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 4, "verse": 22, "text": "the wick trimmers, sprinkling basins, ladles, [13] and firepans\u2009\u2014\u2009of purest gold; and the entryway to the temple, its inner doors to the most holy place, and the doors of the temple sanctuary\u2009\u2014\u2009of gold.", "comment": "[13] Or dishes, or spoons; lit palms"}, {"pk": 4039084, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 5, "verse": 1, "text": "So all the work Solomon did for the LORD\u2019s temple was completed. Then Solomon brought the consecrated things of his father David\u2009\u2014\u2009the silver, the gold, and all the utensils\u2009\u2014\u2009and put them in the treasuries of God\u2019s temple."}, {"pk": 4039085, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 5, "verse": 2, "text": "At that time \u24d1 Solomon assembled at Jerusalem the elders of Israel\u2009\u2014\u2009all the tribal heads, the ancestral chiefs of the Israelites\u2009\u2014\u2009in order to bring the ark of the covenant of the LORD up from the city of David, \u24d2 that is, Zion.", "comment": "\u24d1 1Kg 8:1-11
\u24d2 2Ch 1:4"}, {"pk": 4039086, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 5, "verse": 3, "text": "So all the men of Israel were assembled in the king\u2019s presence at the festival; this was in the seventh month. [1]", "comment": "[1] = Tishri (September\u2013October)"}, {"pk": 4039087, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 5, "verse": 4, "text": "All the elders of Israel came, and the Levites picked up the ark."}, {"pk": 4039088, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 5, "verse": 5, "text": "They brought up the ark, the tent of meeting, and the holy utensils that were in the tent. The priests and the Levites brought them up."}, {"pk": 4039089, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 5, "verse": 6, "text": "King Solomon and the entire congregation of Israel who had gathered around him were in front of the ark sacrificing sheep, goats, and cattle that could not be counted or numbered because there were so many."}, {"pk": 4039090, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 5, "verse": 7, "text": "The priests brought the ark of the LORD\u2019s covenant to its place, into the inner sanctuary of the temple, to the most holy place, beneath the wings of the cherubim. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 2Ch 3:10"}, {"pk": 4039091, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 5, "verse": 8, "text": "And the cherubim spread their wings over the place of the ark so that the cherubim formed a cover above the ark and its poles."}, {"pk": 4039092, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 5, "verse": 9, "text": "The poles were so long that their ends were seen from the holy place [2] \u24d4 in front of the inner sanctuary, but they were not seen from outside; they are still there today.", "comment": "[2] Some Hb mss, LXX; other Hb mss read the ark; 1Kg 8:8
\u24d4 1Kg 8:8"}, {"pk": 4039093, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 5, "verse": 10, "text": "Nothing was in the ark except the two tablets that Moses had put in it at Horeb, [3] \u24d5 where the LORD had made a covenant with the Israelites when they came out of Egypt.", "comment": "\u24d5 Dt 10:2-5; Heb 9:4
[3] = Sinai"}, {"pk": 4039094, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 5, "verse": 11, "text": "Now all the priests who were present had consecrated themselves regardless of their divisions. \u24d6 When the priests came out of the holy place,", "comment": "\u24d6 1Ch 24:1-5"}, {"pk": 4039095, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 5, "verse": 12, "text": "the Levitical singers dressed in fine linen and carrying cymbals, harps, and lyres \u24d7 were standing east of the altar, and with them were 120 priests blowing trumpets. \u24d8 The Levitical singers were descendants of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun and their sons \u24d9 and relatives.", "comment": "\u24d8 2Ch 7:6
\u24d7 1Ch 13:8; 15:16,24
\u24d9 1Ch 25:1-4"}, {"pk": 4039096, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 5, "verse": 13, "text": "The trumpeters and singers joined together to praise and thank the LORD with one voice. They raised their voices, accompanied by trumpets, cymbals, and musical instruments, \u24da in praise to the LORD: For he is good;
his faithful love endures forever. \u24db
The temple, the LORD\u2019s temple, was filled with a cloud. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Ex 40:34-35; Lv 16:2; Nm 9:15-16
\u24da 1Ch 16:42
\u24db 1Ch 16:34; 2Ch 7:3"}, {"pk": 4039097, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 5, "verse": 14, "text": "And because of the cloud, the priests were not able to continue ministering, for the glory of the LORD filled God\u2019s temple. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Ex 13:21-22; 40:34-38; Dt 4:11; 5:22; 31:14-15; 2Ch 7:1-3"}, {"pk": 4039098, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 6, "verse": 1, "text": "Then Solomon said: \u24d0 The LORD said he would dwell in total darkness, \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ex 20:21; Dt 4:11; 5:22
\u24d0 1Kg 8:12-53"}, {"pk": 4039099, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 6, "verse": 2, "text": "but I have built an exalted temple for you,
a place for your residence forever.
"}, {"pk": 4039100, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 6, "verse": 3, "text": "Then the king turned and blessed the entire congregation of Israel while they were standing."}, {"pk": 4039101, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 6, "verse": 4, "text": "He said: Blessed be the LORD God of Israel!
He spoke directly to my father David,
and he has fulfilled the promise
by his power.
He said,
"}, {"pk": 4039102, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 6, "verse": 5, "text": "\u201cSince the day I brought my people Israel
out of the land of Egypt, \u24d2
I have not chosen a city to build a temple in
among any of the tribes of Israel,
so that my name would be there,
and I have not chosen a man
to be ruler over my people Israel.
", "comment": "\u24d2 2Sm 7:1-13"}, {"pk": 4039103, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 6, "verse": 6, "text": "But I have chosen Jerusalem
so that my name will be there, \u24d3
and I have chosen David
to be over my people Israel.\u201d \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d3 2Ch 12:13
\u24d4 1Ch 28:4"}, {"pk": 4039104, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 6, "verse": 7, "text": "My father David had his heart set
on building a temple for the name of the LORD, the God of Israel. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 2Sm 7:2-3; 1Ch 22:7"}, {"pk": 4039105, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 6, "verse": 8, "text": "However, the LORD said to my father David,
\u201cSince it was your desire to build a temple for my name,
you have done well to have this desire.
"}, {"pk": 4039106, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 6, "verse": 9, "text": "Yet, you are not the one to build the temple,
but your son, your own offspring,
will build the temple for my name.\u201d
"}, {"pk": 4039107, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 6, "verse": 10, "text": "So the LORD has fulfilled what he promised.
I have taken the place of my father David
and I sit on the throne of Israel, as the LORD promised.
I have built the temple for the name of the LORD, the God of Israel.
"}, {"pk": 4039108, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 6, "verse": 11, "text": "I have put the ark there,
where the LORD\u2019s covenant is
that he made with the Israelites. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 2Ch 5:7,10"}, {"pk": 4039109, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 6, "verse": 12, "text": "Then Solomon stood before the altar of the LORD in front of the entire congregation of Israel and spread out his hands."}, {"pk": 4039110, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 6, "verse": 13, "text": "For Solomon had made a bronze platform 7\u00bd feet [1] long, 7\u00bd feet wide, and 4\u00bd feet [2] high and put it in the court. He stood on it, \u24d7 knelt down in front of the entire congregation of Israel, and spread out his hands toward heaven. \u24d8", "comment": "[1] Lit five cubits
[2] Lit three cubits
\u24d7 Ex 9:29,33; Ezr 9:5; Neh 8:4
\u24d8 1Kg 8:54"}, {"pk": 4039111, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 6, "verse": 14, "text": "He said: LORD God of Israel,
there is no God like you
in heaven or on earth, \u24d9
who keeps his gracious covenant
with your servants who walk before you
with all their heart. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ex 15:11; Dt 3:24
\u24da Dt 7:9"}, {"pk": 4039112, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 6, "verse": 15, "text": "You have kept what you promised
to your servant, my father David.
You spoke directly to him,
and you fulfilled your promise by your power,
as it is today. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db 1Ch 22:9-10"}, {"pk": 4039113, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 6, "verse": 16, "text": "Therefore, LORD God of Israel,
keep what you promised
to your servant, my father David:
\u201cYou will never fail to have a man
to sit before me on the throne of Israel, \u24dc
if only your sons guard their way to walk in my Law
as you have walked before me.\u201d
", "comment": "\u24dc 1Kg 2:4; 2Ch 7:18"}, {"pk": 4039114, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 6, "verse": 17, "text": "Now, LORD God of Israel, please confirm
what you promised to your servant David.
"}, {"pk": 4039115, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 6, "verse": 18, "text": "But will God indeed live on earth with humans?
Even heaven, the highest heaven, cannot contain you, \u24dd
much less this temple I have built.
", "comment": "\u24dd 2Ch 2:6"}, {"pk": 4039116, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 6, "verse": 19, "text": "Listen [3] to your servant\u2019s prayer and his petition,
LORD my God,
so that you may hear the cry and the prayer
that your servant prays before you,
", "comment": "[3] Lit Turn"}, {"pk": 4039117, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 6, "verse": 20, "text": "so that your eyes watch over this temple
day and night,
toward the place where you said
you would put your name; \u24d0
and so that you may hear the prayer
your servant prays toward this place.
", "comment": "\u24d0 Dt 12:11"}, {"pk": 4039118, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 6, "verse": 21, "text": "Hear the petitions of your servant
and your people Israel,
which they pray toward this place.
May you hear in your dwelling place in heaven.
May you hear and forgive.
"}, {"pk": 4039119, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 6, "verse": 22, "text": "If a man sins against his neighbor
and is forced to take an oath [4]
and he comes to take an oath
before your altar in this temple,
", "comment": "[4] Lit and he lifts a curse against him to curse him"}, {"pk": 4039120, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 6, "verse": 23, "text": "may you hear in heaven and act.
May you judge your servants,
condemning the wicked man by bringing
what he has done on his own head
and providing justice for the righteous
by rewarding him according to his righteousness.
"}, {"pk": 4039121, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 6, "verse": 24, "text": "If your people Israel are defeated before an enemy,
because they have sinned against you,
and they return to you and praise your name,
and they pray and plead for mercy
before you in this temple,
"}, {"pk": 4039122, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 6, "verse": 25, "text": "may you hear in heaven
and forgive the sin of your people Israel.
May you restore them to the land
you gave them and their ancestors.
"}, {"pk": 4039123, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 6, "verse": 26, "text": "When the skies are shut and there is no rain
because they have sinned against you,
and they pray toward this place
and praise your name,
and they turn from their sins
because you are afflicting [5] \u24d1 them,
", "comment": "[5] LXX, Vg; MT reads answering; 1Kg 8:35
\u24d1 1Kg 8:35"}, {"pk": 4039124, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 6, "verse": 27, "text": "may you hear in heaven
and forgive the sin of your servants
and your people Israel,
so that you may teach them the good way
they should walk in.
May you send rain on your land
that you gave your people for an inheritance.
"}, {"pk": 4039125, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 6, "verse": 28, "text": "When there is famine in the land,
when there is pestilence,
when there is blight or mildew, locust or grasshopper,
when their enemies besiege them
in the land and its cities, [6] [7] \u24d2
when there is any plague or illness,
", "comment": "\u24d2 Jos 2:7; Jdg 16:2-3
[6] Lit land of its gates
[7] Lit if his (Israel\u2019s) enemies besiege him in the land of his gates; Jos 2:7; Jdg 16:2-3"}, {"pk": 4039126, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 6, "verse": 29, "text": "every prayer or petition
that any person or that all your people Israel may have\u2009\u2014
they each know their own affliction [8] and suffering\u2009\u2014
as they spread out their hands toward this temple,
", "comment": "[8] Lit plague"}, {"pk": 4039127, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 6, "verse": 30, "text": "may you hear in heaven, your dwelling place,
and may you forgive and give to everyone [9]
according to all their ways, since you know each heart,
for you alone know the human heart, \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 1Sm 16:7; 1Ch 28:9
[9] Lit give for the man"}, {"pk": 4039128, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 6, "verse": 31, "text": "so that they may fear you
and walk in your ways
all the days they live on the land
you gave our ancestors.
"}, {"pk": 4039129, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 6, "verse": 32, "text": "Even for the foreigner who is not of your people Israel
but has come from a distant land
because of your great name
and your strong hand and outstretched arm: \u24d4
when he comes and prays toward this temple,
", "comment": "\u24d4 Is 56:6-8; Zch 8:20-23; 14:16-21"}, {"pk": 4039130, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 6, "verse": 33, "text": "may you hear in heaven in your dwelling place,
and do all the foreigner asks you.
Then all the peoples of the earth will know your name,
to fear you as your people Israel do
and know that this temple I have built
bears your name. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 2Ch 7:14"}, {"pk": 4039131, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 6, "verse": 34, "text": "When your people go out to fight against their enemies,
wherever you send them,
and they pray to you
in the direction of this city you have chosen \u24d6
and the temple that I have built for your name,
", "comment": "\u24d6 Dt 12:11"}, {"pk": 4039132, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 6, "verse": 35, "text": "may you hear their prayer and petition in heaven
and uphold their cause.
"}, {"pk": 4039133, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 6, "verse": 36, "text": "When they sin against you\u2009\u2014
for there is no one who does not sin \u24d7 \u2009\u2014
and you are angry with them
and hand them over to the enemy,
and their captors deport them
to a distant or nearby country,
", "comment": "\u24d7 Jb 15:14-16; Jms 3:2; 1Jn 1:8-10"}, {"pk": 4039134, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 6, "verse": 37, "text": "and when they come to their senses
in the land where they were deported
and repent and petition you in their captors\u2019 land,
saying: \u201cWe have sinned and done wrong;
we have been wicked,\u201d
"}, {"pk": 4039135, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 6, "verse": 38, "text": "and when they return to you with all their mind and all their heart
in the land of their captivity where they were taken captive,
and when they pray in the direction of their land
that you gave their ancestors,
and the city you have chosen,
and toward the temple I have built for your name,
"}, {"pk": 4039136, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 6, "verse": 39, "text": "may you hear their prayer and petitions in heaven,
your dwelling place,
and uphold their cause. [10]
May you forgive your people
who sinned against you.
", "comment": "[10] Lit and do their judgment, or justice"}, {"pk": 4039137, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 6, "verse": 40, "text": "Now, my God,
please let your eyes be open
and your ears attentive
to the prayer of this place. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 2Ch 7:15; Neh 1:6,11; Ps 17:1"}, {"pk": 4039138, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 6, "verse": 41, "text": "Now therefore: \u24d9
Arise, LORD God, come to your resting place,
you and your powerful ark.
May your priests, LORD God, be clothed with salvation,
and may your faithful people rejoice in goodness.
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 132:8-10"}, {"pk": 4039139, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 6, "verse": 42, "text": " LORD God, do not reject your anointed one; [11]
remember the promises to your servant David. \u24da
", "comment": "[11] Some Hb mss, LXX; other Hb mss read ones; Ps 132:10
\u24da 1Ch 16:8-22; Ps 105:1-15; Is 55:3"}, {"pk": 4039140, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 7, "verse": 1, "text": "When Solomon finished praying, \u24db fire descended from heaven and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices, \u24dc and the glory of the LORD filled the temple.", "comment": "\u24db 1Kg 8:54
\u24dc Gn 15:7-17; Lv 9:24; Jdg 6:21-24; 1Kg 18:24,38"}, {"pk": 4039141, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 7, "verse": 2, "text": "The priests were not able to enter the LORD\u2019s temple because the glory of the LORD filled the temple of the LORD."}, {"pk": 4039142, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 7, "verse": 3, "text": "All the Israelites were watching when the fire descended and the glory of the LORD came on the temple. They bowed down on the pavement with their faces to the ground. They worshiped and praised the LORD: For he is good,
for his faithful love endures forever. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd 1Ch 16:41; 2Ch 5:13; 20:21; Ezr 3:11; Ps 106:1; Jr 33:11"}, {"pk": 4039143, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 7, "verse": 4, "text": "The king and all the people were offering sacrifices in the LORD\u2019s presence. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 1Kg 8:62-63"}, {"pk": 4039144, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 7, "verse": 5, "text": "King Solomon offered a sacrifice of twenty-two thousand cattle and one hundred twenty thousand sheep and goats. In this manner the king and all the people dedicated God\u2019s temple."}, {"pk": 4039145, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 7, "verse": 6, "text": "The priests and the Levites were standing at their stations. The Levites had the musical instruments of the LORD, which King David had made to give thanks to the LORD \u2009\u2014\u2009\u201cfor his faithful love endures forever\u201d\u2009\u2014\u2009when he offered praise with them. \u24d1 Across from the Levites, the priests were blowing trumpets, and all the people were standing.", "comment": "\u24d1 1Ch 15:16-21; 16:42; 23:5; 2Ch 29:26-30; Neh 12:36"}, {"pk": 4039146, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 7, "verse": 7, "text": "Since the bronze altar that Solomon had made \u24d2 could not accommodate the burnt offering, the grain offering, and the fat of the fellowship offerings, Solomon first consecrated the middle of the courtyard \u24d3 that was in front of the LORD\u2019s temple and then offered the burnt offerings and the fat of the fellowship offerings there. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d2 2Ch 4:1
\u24d3 1Kg 8:64-66
\u24d4 Lv 7:30-31"}, {"pk": 4039147, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 7, "verse": 8, "text": "So Solomon and all Israel with him\u2009\u2014\u2009a very great assembly, from the entrance to Hamath [1] to the Brook of Egypt\u2009\u2014\u2009observed the festival at that time for seven days.", "comment": "[1] Or from Lebo-hamath"}, {"pk": 4039148, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 7, "verse": 9, "text": "On the eighth day [2] they held a sacred assembly, \u24d5 for the dedication of the altar lasted seven days and the festival seven days.", "comment": "[2] = the day after the festival, or the 15th day
\u24d5 Lv 23:36"}, {"pk": 4039149, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 7, "verse": 10, "text": "On the twenty-third day of the seventh month he sent the people home, [3] rejoicing and with happy hearts for the goodness the LORD had done for David, for Solomon, and for his people Israel.", "comment": "[3] Lit people to their tents"}, {"pk": 4039150, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 7, "verse": 11, "text": "So Solomon finished the LORD\u2019s temple and the royal palace. Everything that had entered Solomon\u2019s heart to do for the LORD\u2019s temple and for his own palace succeeded. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 1Kg 9:1-9"}, {"pk": 4039151, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 7, "verse": 12, "text": "Then the LORD appeared to Solomon at night and said to him: I have heard your prayer and have chosen this place for myself as a temple of sacrifice. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Dt 12:5,11"}, {"pk": 4039152, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 7, "verse": 13, "text": "If I shut the sky so there is no rain, or if I command the grasshopper to consume the land, or if I send pestilence on my people, \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 2Ch 6:26-28"}, {"pk": 4039153, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 7, "verse": 14, "text": "and my people, who bear my name, humble themselves, pray and seek my face, and turn from their evil ways, then I will hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 2Ch 6:37-39"}, {"pk": 4039154, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 7, "verse": 15, "text": "My eyes will now be open and my ears attentive to prayer from this place. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da 2Ch 6:20,40"}, {"pk": 4039155, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 7, "verse": 16, "text": "And I have now chosen and consecrated this temple so that my name may be there forever; my eyes and my heart will be there at all times. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db 2Ch 7:12"}, {"pk": 4039156, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 7, "verse": 17, "text": "As for you, if you walk before me as your father David walked, doing everything I have commanded you, and if you keep my statutes and ordinances,"}, {"pk": 4039157, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 7, "verse": 18, "text": "I will establish your royal throne, as I promised your father David: You will never fail to have a man ruling in Israel. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc 2Ch 6:16"}, {"pk": 4039158, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 7, "verse": 19, "text": "However, if you turn away and abandon my statutes and my commands that I have set before you and if you go and serve other gods and bow in worship to them, \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Lv 26:14; Dt 28:15"}, {"pk": 4039159, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 7, "verse": 20, "text": "then I will uproot Israel from the soil that I gave them, and this temple that I have sanctified for my name I will banish from my presence; \u24d0 I will make it an object of scorn and ridicule among all the peoples. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Dt 28:37
\u24d0 Lv 26:33; Dt 29:28; 1Kg 14:15"}, {"pk": 4039160, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 7, "verse": 21, "text": "As for this temple, which was exalted, everyone who passes by will be appalled and will say: \u24d2 Why did the LORD do this to this land and this temple?", "comment": "\u24d2 Dt 29:24-25"}, {"pk": 4039161, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 7, "verse": 22, "text": "Then they will say: Because they abandoned the LORD God of their ancestors who brought them out of the land of Egypt. They clung to other gods and bowed in worship to them and served them. Because of this, he brought all this ruin on them."}, {"pk": 4039162, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 8, "verse": 1, "text": "At the end of twenty years \u24d3 during which Solomon had built the LORD\u2019s temple and his own palace\u2009\u2014\u2009", "comment": "\u24d3 1Kg 9:10-23"}, {"pk": 4039163, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 8, "verse": 2, "text": "Solomon had rebuilt the cities Hiram [1] gave him and settled Israelites there\u2009\u2014\u2009", "comment": "[1] = the king of Tyre"}, {"pk": 4039164, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 8, "verse": 3, "text": "Solomon went to Hamath-zobah and seized it."}, {"pk": 4039165, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 8, "verse": 4, "text": "He built Tadmor in the wilderness along with all the storage cities that he built in Hamath."}, {"pk": 4039166, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 8, "verse": 5, "text": "He built Upper Beth-horon and Lower Beth-horon \u24d4 \u2009\u2014\u2009fortified cities with walls, gates, and bars \u24d5 \u2009\u2014\u2009", "comment": "\u24d5 2Ch 14:7
\u24d4 1Ch 7:24"}, {"pk": 4039167, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 8, "verse": 6, "text": "Baalath, all the storage cities that belonged to Solomon, all the chariot cities, the cavalry cities, and everything Solomon desired to build in Jerusalem, Lebanon, or anywhere else in the land of his dominion."}, {"pk": 4039168, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 8, "verse": 7, "text": "As for all the peoples who remained of the Hethites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites, who were not from Israel \u24d6 \u2009\u2014\u2009", "comment": "\u24d6 Gn 15:18-21"}, {"pk": 4039169, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 8, "verse": 8, "text": "their descendants who remained in the land after them, those the Israelites had not completely destroyed\u2009\u2014\u2009Solomon imposed forced labor on them; it is this way today. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 1Kg 4:6; 9:21"}, {"pk": 4039170, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 8, "verse": 9, "text": "But Solomon did not consign the Israelites to be slaves for his work; they were soldiers, commanders of his captains, and commanders of his chariots and his cavalry."}, {"pk": 4039171, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 8, "verse": 10, "text": "These were King Solomon\u2019s deputies: 250 who supervised the people."}, {"pk": 4039172, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 8, "verse": 11, "text": "Solomon brought the daughter of Pharaoh from the city of David to the house he had built for her, \u24d8 for he said, \u201cMy wife must not live in the house [2] of King David of Israel because the places the ark of the LORD has come into are holy.\u201d", "comment": "[2] LXX reads city
\u24d8 1Kg 3:1; 7:8; 9:24"}, {"pk": 4039173, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 8, "verse": 12, "text": "At that time \u24d9 Solomon offered burnt offerings to the LORD on the LORD\u2019s altar he had made in front of the portico. \u24da", "comment": "\u24d9 1Kg 9:25
\u24da 2Ch 4:1"}, {"pk": 4039174, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 8, "verse": 13, "text": "He followed the daily requirement \u24db for offerings according to the commandment of Moses \u24dc for Sabbaths, New Moons, and the three annual appointed festivals: the Festival of Unleavened Bread, the Festival of Weeks, and the Festival of Shelters. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Ex 23:14-17
\u24db Ex 29:38-42
\u24dc Nm 28:3"}, {"pk": 4039175, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 8, "verse": 14, "text": "According to the ordinances of his father David, he appointed the divisions of the priests over their service, \u24d0 of the Levites over their responsibilities to offer praise and to minister before the priests following the daily requirement, \u24d1 and of the gatekeepers by their divisions with respect to each temple gate, \u24d2 for this had been the command of David, the man of God. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d1 1Ch 25:1
\u24d2 1Ch 26:1,13
\u24d0 1Ch 24:1-3
\u24d3 Neh 12:24,36"}, {"pk": 4039176, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 8, "verse": 15, "text": "They did not turn aside from the king\u2019s command regarding the priests and the Levites concerning any matter or concerning the treasuries. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 1Ch 26:20-28"}, {"pk": 4039177, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 8, "verse": 16, "text": "All of Solomon\u2019s work was carried out from the day the foundation was laid for the LORD\u2019s temple until it was finished. So the LORD\u2019s temple was completed."}, {"pk": 4039178, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 8, "verse": 17, "text": "At that time \u24d5 Solomon went to Ezion-geber and to Eloth \u24d6 on the seashore in the land of Edom.", "comment": "\u24d5 1Kg 9:26-28
\u24d6 2Kg 14:22"}, {"pk": 4039179, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 8, "verse": 18, "text": "So Hiram [3] sent ships to him by his servants along with crews of experienced seamen. They went with Solomon\u2019s servants to Ophir, took from there seventeen tons [4] of gold, and delivered it to King Solomon. \u24d7", "comment": "[4] Lit 450 talents
\u24d7 2Ch 9:10,13
[3] Lit Huram"}, {"pk": 4039180, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 9, "verse": 1, "text": "The queen of Sheba heard of Solomon\u2019s fame, \u24d8 so she came to test Solomon with difficult questions at Jerusalem with a very large entourage, with camels bearing spices, gold in abundance, and precious stones. She came to Solomon and spoke with him about everything that was on her mind.", "comment": "\u24d8 1Kg 10:1-13; Mt 12:42; Lk 11:31"}, {"pk": 4039181, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 9, "verse": 2, "text": "So Solomon answered all her questions; nothing was too difficult for Solomon to explain to her."}, {"pk": 4039182, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 9, "verse": 3, "text": "When the queen of Sheba observed Solomon\u2019s wisdom, the palace he had built,"}, {"pk": 4039183, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 9, "verse": 4, "text": "the food at his table, his servants\u2019 residence, his attendants\u2019 service and their attire, his cupbearers and their attire, and the burnt offerings he offered at the LORD\u2019s temple, it took her breath away."}, {"pk": 4039184, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 9, "verse": 5, "text": "She said to the king, \u201cThe report I heard in my own country about your words and about your wisdom is true."}, {"pk": 4039185, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 9, "verse": 6, "text": "But I didn\u2019t 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."}, {"pk": 4039186, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 9, "verse": 7, "text": "How happy are your men. [1] \u24d9 How happy are these servants of yours, who always stand in your presence hearing your wisdom.", "comment": "\u24d9 1Kg 10:8
[1] LXX, Old Lat read wives; 1Kg 10:8"}, {"pk": 4039187, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 9, "verse": 8, "text": "Blessed be the LORD your God! He delighted in you and put you on his throne as king for the LORD your God. \u24da Because your God loved Israel enough to establish them forever, he has set you over them as king to carry out justice and righteousness.\u201d \u24db", "comment": "\u24da 1Ch 28:5; 29:23
\u24db Dt 7:8; 2Ch 2:11"}, {"pk": 4039188, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 9, "verse": 9, "text": "Then she gave the king four and a half tons [2] of gold, a great quantity of spices, and precious stones. There never were such spices as those the queen of Sheba gave to King Solomon.", "comment": "[2] Lit 120 talents"}, {"pk": 4039189, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 9, "verse": 10, "text": "In addition, Hiram\u2019s servants and Solomon\u2019s servants who brought gold from Ophir \u24dc also brought algum wood and precious stones.", "comment": "\u24dc 2Ch 8:18"}, {"pk": 4039190, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 9, "verse": 11, "text": "The king made the algum wood into walkways for the LORD\u2019s temple and for the king\u2019s palace and into lyres and harps for the singers. Never before had anything like them been seen in the land of Judah."}, {"pk": 4039191, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 9, "verse": 12, "text": "King Solomon gave the queen of Sheba her every desire, whatever she asked\u2009\u2014\u2009far more than she had brought the king. Then she, along with her servants, returned to her own country."}, {"pk": 4039192, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 9, "verse": 13, "text": "The weight of gold that came to Solomon \u24dd annually was twenty-five tons, [3]", "comment": "[3] Lit 666 talents
\u24dd 1Kg 10:14-25"}, {"pk": 4039193, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 9, "verse": 14, "text": "besides what was brought by the merchants and traders. All the Arabian kings and governors of the land also brought gold and silver to Solomon."}, {"pk": 4039194, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 9, "verse": 15, "text": "King Solomon made two hundred large shields of hammered gold; 15 pounds [4] of hammered gold went into each shield.", "comment": "[4] Lit 600 (shekels)"}, {"pk": 4039195, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 9, "verse": 16, "text": "He made three hundred small shields of hammered gold; 7\u00bd pounds [5] of gold went into each shield. The king put them in the House of the Forest of Lebanon. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 1Kg 7:2-5
[5] Lit300 (shekels)"}, {"pk": 4039196, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 9, "verse": 17, "text": "The king also made a large ivory throne and overlaid it with pure gold."}, {"pk": 4039197, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 9, "verse": 18, "text": "The throne had six steps; there was a footstool covered in gold for the throne, armrests on either side of the seat, and two lions standing beside the armrests."}, {"pk": 4039198, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 9, "verse": 19, "text": "Twelve lions were standing there on the six steps, one at each end. Nothing like it had ever been made in any other kingdom."}, {"pk": 4039199, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 9, "verse": 20, "text": "All of King Solomon\u2019s drinking cups were gold, and all the utensils of the House of the Forest of Lebanon were pure gold. There was no silver, since it was considered as nothing in Solomon\u2019s time,"}, {"pk": 4039200, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 9, "verse": 21, "text": "for the king\u2019s ships kept going to Tarshish \u24d1 with Hiram\u2019s servants, and once every three years the ships of Tarshish would arrive bearing gold, silver, ivory, apes, and peacocks. [6]", "comment": "\u24d1 2Ch 20:36-37
[6] Or baboons"}, {"pk": 4039201, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 9, "verse": 22, "text": "King Solomon surpassed all the kings of the world in riches and wisdom. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 1Kg 3:13; 2Ch 1:12"}, {"pk": 4039202, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 9, "verse": 23, "text": "All the kings of the world wanted an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom God had put in his heart."}, {"pk": 4039203, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 9, "verse": 24, "text": "Each of them would bring his own gift\u2009\u2014\u2009items [7] of silver and gold, clothing, weapons, [8] [9] spices, and horses and mules\u2009\u2014\u2009as an annual tribute.", "comment": "[9] Or fragrant balsam
[7] Or vessels, or weapons
[8] LXX reads resin"}, {"pk": 4039204, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 9, "verse": 25, "text": "Solomon \u24d3 had four thousand stalls for horses and chariots, and twelve thousand horsemen. \u24d4 He stationed them in the chariot cities and with the king in Jerusalem.", "comment": "\u24d4 1Kg 4:26
\u24d3 Dt 17:16; 1Kg 10:26-29; 2Ch 1:14-17"}, {"pk": 4039205, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 9, "verse": 26, "text": "He ruled over all the kings from the Euphrates River to the land of the Philistines and as far as the border of Egypt. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Gn 15:18; 1Kg 4:21,24"}, {"pk": 4039206, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 9, "verse": 27, "text": "The king made silver as common in Jerusalem as stones, and he made cedar as abundant as sycamore in the Judean foothills."}, {"pk": 4039207, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 9, "verse": 28, "text": "They were bringing horses for Solomon from Egypt and from all the countries."}, {"pk": 4039208, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 9, "verse": 29, "text": "The remaining events \u24d6 of Solomon\u2019s reign, from beginning to end, are written in the Events of the Prophet Nathan, the Prophecy of Ahijah the Shilonite, and the Visions of the Seer Iddo concerning Jeroboam son of Nebat. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 1Ch 29:29; 2Ch 12:15; 13:22
\u24d6 1Kg 11:41-43"}, {"pk": 4039209, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 9, "verse": 30, "text": "Solomon reigned in Jerusalem over all Israel for forty years."}, {"pk": 4039210, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 9, "verse": 31, "text": "Solomon rested with his fathers and was buried in the city of his father David. \u24d8 His son Rehoboam became king in his place.", "comment": "\u24d8 1Kg 2:10"}, {"pk": 4039211, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 10, "verse": 1, "text": "Then Rehoboam went to Shechem, \u24d9 for all Israel had gone to Shechem to make him king.", "comment": "\u24d9 1Kg 12:1-20"}, {"pk": 4039212, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 10, "verse": 2, "text": "When Jeroboam son of Nebat heard about it\u2009\u2014\u2009for he was in Egypt where he had fled from King Solomon\u2019s presence\u2009\u2014\u2009Jeroboam returned from Egypt. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da 1Kg 11:40"}, {"pk": 4039213, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 10, "verse": 3, "text": "So they summoned him. Then Jeroboam and all Israel came and spoke to Rehoboam:"}, {"pk": 4039214, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 10, "verse": 4, "text": "\u201cYour father made our yoke harsh. Therefore, lighten your father\u2019s harsh service and the heavy yoke he put on us, and we will serve you.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4039215, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 10, "verse": 5, "text": "Rehoboam replied, \u201cReturn to me in three days.\u201d So the people left."}, {"pk": 4039216, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 10, "verse": 6, "text": "Then King Rehoboam consulted with the elders who had attended his father Solomon when he was alive, asking, \u201cHow do you advise me to respond to this people?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4039217, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 10, "verse": 7, "text": "They replied, \u201cIf you will be kind to this people and please them by speaking kind words to them, they will be your servants forever.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4039218, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 10, "verse": 8, "text": "But he rejected the advice of the elders who had advised him, and he consulted with the young men who had grown up with him, the ones attending him."}, {"pk": 4039219, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 10, "verse": 9, "text": "He asked them, \u201cWhat message do you advise we send back to this people who said to me, \u2018Lighten the yoke your father put on us\u2019?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4039220, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 10, "verse": 10, "text": "Then the young men who had grown up with him told him, \u201cThis is what you should say to the people who said to you, \u2018Your father made our yoke heavy, but you, make it lighter on us!\u2009\u2019 This is what you should say to them: \u2018My little finger is thicker than my father\u2019s waist!"}, {"pk": 4039221, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 10, "verse": 11, "text": "Now therefore, my father burdened you with a heavy yoke, but I will add to your yoke; my father disciplined you with whips, but I, with barbed whips.\u2019\u201d [1]", "comment": "[1] Lit with scorpions, also in v. 14"}, {"pk": 4039222, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 10, "verse": 12, "text": "So Jeroboam and all the people came to Rehoboam on the third day, just as the king had ordered, saying, \u201cReturn to me on the third day.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4039223, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 10, "verse": 13, "text": "Then the king answered them harshly. King Rehoboam rejected the elders\u2019 advice"}, {"pk": 4039224, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 10, "verse": 14, "text": "and spoke to them according to the young men\u2019s advice, saying, \u201cMy father made your yoke heavy, [2] \u24db but I will add to it; my father disciplined you with whips, but I, with barbed whips.\u201d", "comment": "\u24db 1Kg 12:14
[2] Some Hb mss, LXX; other Hb mss read I will make your yoke heavy; 1Kg 12:14"}, {"pk": 4039225, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 10, "verse": 15, "text": "The king did not listen to the people because the turn of events came from God, \u24dc in order that the LORD might carry out his word that he had spoken through Ahijah the Shilonite to Jeroboam son of Nebat. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd 1Kg 11:29-39
\u24dc 2Ch 25:16-20"}, {"pk": 4039226, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 10, "verse": 16, "text": "When \u24d0 all Israel saw [3] \u24d1 that the king had not listened to them, the people answered the king: What portion do we have in David?
We have no inheritance in the son of Jesse.
Israel, each to your tent;
David, look after your own house now!
So all Israel went to their tents.", "comment": "[3] Some Hb mss, LXX; other Hb mss omit saw; 1Kg 12:16
\u24d1 1Kg 12:16
\u24d0 2Sm 20:1-2"}, {"pk": 4039227, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 10, "verse": 17, "text": "But as for the Israelites living in the cities of Judah, Rehoboam reigned over them."}, {"pk": 4039228, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 10, "verse": 18, "text": "Then King Rehoboam sent Hadoram, [4] \u24d2 who was in charge of the forced labor, but the Israelites stoned him to death. However, King Rehoboam managed to get into his chariot to flee to Jerusalem.", "comment": "[4] = Adoram in 1Kg 12:18
\u24d2 1Kg 4:6; 5:14; 12:18"}, {"pk": 4039229, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 10, "verse": 19, "text": "Israel is in rebellion against the house of David until today."}, {"pk": 4039230, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 11, "verse": 1, "text": "When Rehoboam arrived in Jerusalem, \u24d3 he mobilized the house of Judah and Benjamin\u2009\u2014\u2009one hundred eighty thousand fit young soldiers\u2009\u2014\u2009to fight against Israel to restore the reign to Rehoboam.", "comment": "\u24d3 1Kg 12:21-24"}, {"pk": 4039231, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 11, "verse": 2, "text": "But the word of the LORD came to Shemaiah, \u24d4 the man of God:", "comment": "\u24d4 2Ch 12:5-7,15"}, {"pk": 4039232, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 11, "verse": 3, "text": "\u201cSay to Rehoboam son of Solomon, king of Judah, to all Israel in Judah and Benjamin, and to the rest of the people:"}, {"pk": 4039233, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 11, "verse": 4, "text": "\u2018This is what the LORD says: You are not to march up and fight against your brothers. \u24d5 Each of you return home, for this incident has come from me.\u2019\u201d \u24d6 So they listened to what the LORD said and turned back from going against Jeroboam.", "comment": "\u24d5 2Ch 28:8-11
\u24d6 2Ch 10:15"}, {"pk": 4039234, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 11, "verse": 5, "text": "Rehoboam stayed in Jerusalem, and he fortified cities [1] \u24d7 in Judah.", "comment": "[1] Lit he built cities for a fortress
\u24d7 2Ch 8:2-6; 11:23"}, {"pk": 4039235, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 11, "verse": 6, "text": "He built up Bethlehem, Etam, Tekoa,"}, {"pk": 4039236, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 11, "verse": 7, "text": "Beth-zur, Soco, Adullam,"}, {"pk": 4039237, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 11, "verse": 8, "text": "Gath, Mareshah, Ziph,"}, {"pk": 4039238, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 11, "verse": 9, "text": "Adoraim, Lachish, Azekah,"}, {"pk": 4039239, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 11, "verse": 10, "text": "Zorah, Aijalon, and Hebron, which are fortified cities in Judah and in Benjamin."}, {"pk": 4039240, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 11, "verse": 11, "text": "He strengthened their fortifications and put leaders in them with supplies of food, oil, and wine."}, {"pk": 4039241, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 11, "verse": 12, "text": "He also put large shields and spears in each and every city to make them very strong. So Judah and Benjamin were his."}, {"pk": 4039242, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 11, "verse": 13, "text": "The priests and Levites from all their regions throughout Israel took their stand with Rehoboam,"}, {"pk": 4039243, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 11, "verse": 14, "text": "for the Levites left their pasturelands and their possessions \u24d8 and went to Judah and Jerusalem, because Jeroboam and his sons refused to let them serve as priests of the LORD. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 2Ch 13:9
\u24d8 Nm 35:2-5"}, {"pk": 4039244, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 11, "verse": 15, "text": "Jeroboam appointed his own priests for the high places, \u24da the goat-demons, \u24db and the golden calves he had made. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24da Ex 34:16-17
\u24db Lv 17:7
\u24dc 1Kg 12:25-33; 13:33"}, {"pk": 4039245, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 11, "verse": 16, "text": "Those from every tribe of Israel who had determined in their hearts to seek the LORD their God followed the Levites to Jerusalem to sacrifice to the LORD, the God of their ancestors."}, {"pk": 4039246, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 11, "verse": 17, "text": "So they strengthened the kingdom of Judah and supported Rehoboam son of Solomon for three years, \u24dd because they walked in the ways of David and Solomon for three years.", "comment": "\u24dd 2Ch 12:1"}, {"pk": 4039247, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 11, "verse": 18, "text": "Rehoboam married Mahalath, daughter of David\u2019s son Jerimoth and of Abihail daughter of Jesse\u2019s son Eliab. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 1Sm 16:6"}, {"pk": 4039248, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 11, "verse": 19, "text": "She bore sons to him: Jeush, Shemariah, and Zaham."}, {"pk": 4039249, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 11, "verse": 20, "text": "After her, he married Maacah daughter [2] \u24d1 of Absalom. She bore Abijah, Attai, Ziza, and Shelomith to him.", "comment": "\u24d1 2Ch 13:2
[2] Possibly granddaughter, also in v. 21; 2Ch 13:2"}, {"pk": 4039250, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 11, "verse": 21, "text": "Rehoboam loved Maacah daughter of Absalom more than all his wives and concubines. He acquired eighteen wives \u24d2 and sixty concubines and was the father of twenty-eight sons and sixty daughters.", "comment": "\u24d2 Dt 17:17"}, {"pk": 4039251, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 11, "verse": 22, "text": "Rehoboam appointed Abijah son of Maacah as chief, leader among his brothers, intending to make him king. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Dt 21:15-17"}, {"pk": 4039252, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 11, "verse": 23, "text": "Rehoboam also showed discernment by dispersing some of his sons to all the regions of Judah and Benjamin and to all the fortified cities. He gave them plenty of provisions and sought many wives for them."}, {"pk": 4039253, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 12, "verse": 1, "text": "When Rehoboam had established his sovereignty and royal power, \u24d4 he abandoned the law of the LORD \u2009\u2014\u2009he and all Israel with him.", "comment": "\u24d4 2Ch 11:17; 12:13"}, {"pk": 4039254, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 12, "verse": 2, "text": "Because they were unfaithful to the LORD, in the fifth year of King Rehoboam, King Shishak \u24d5 of Egypt went to war against Jerusalem \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d5 1Kg 11:40
\u24d6 1Kg 14:25"}, {"pk": 4039255, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 12, "verse": 3, "text": "with 1,200 chariots, 60,000 cavalrymen, and countless people who came with him from Egypt\u2009\u2014\u2009Libyans, \u24d7 Sukkiim, and Cushites.", "comment": "\u24d7 2Ch 16:8; Nah 3:9"}, {"pk": 4039256, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 12, "verse": 4, "text": "He captured the fortified cities \u24d8 of Judah and came as far as Jerusalem.", "comment": "\u24d8 2Ch 11:5-12"}, {"pk": 4039257, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 12, "verse": 5, "text": "Then the prophet Shemaiah \u24d9 went to Rehoboam and the leaders of Judah who were gathered at Jerusalem because of Shishak. He said to them: \u201cThis is what the LORD says: \u2018You have abandoned me; therefore, I have abandoned you to Shishak.\u2019\u201d \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Dt 28:15,25; 2Ch 15:2
\u24d9 2Ch 11:2"}, {"pk": 4039258, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 12, "verse": 6, "text": "So the leaders of Israel and the king humbled themselves and said, \u201cThe LORD is righteous.\u201d \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Ex 9:27; Dn 9:14"}, {"pk": 4039259, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 12, "verse": 7, "text": "When the LORD saw that they had humbled themselves, the LORD\u2019s message came to Shemaiah: \u201cThey have humbled themselves; I will not destroy them but will grant them a little deliverance. \u24dc My wrath will not be poured out on Jerusalem through Shishak. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dc 1Kg 21:29
\u24dd 2Ch 34:25-27; Ps 78:38"}, {"pk": 4039260, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 12, "verse": 8, "text": "However, they will become his servants so that they may recognize the difference between serving me and serving the kingdoms of other lands.\u201d \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Dt 28:47-48"}, {"pk": 4039261, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 12, "verse": 9, "text": "So King Shishak of Egypt went to war \u24d1 against Jerusalem. \u24d2 He seized the treasuries of the LORD\u2019s temple and the treasuries of the royal palace. He took everything. He took the gold shields that Solomon had made. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d1 1Kg 14:25-28
\u24d2 2Ch 12:2
\u24d3 2Ch 9:15-16"}, {"pk": 4039262, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 12, "verse": 10, "text": "King Rehoboam made bronze shields to replace them and committed them into the care of the captains of the guards [1] who protected the entrance to the king\u2019s palace.", "comment": "[1] Lit the runners"}, {"pk": 4039263, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 12, "verse": 11, "text": "Whenever the king entered the LORD\u2019s temple, the guards would carry the shields and take them back to the armory. [2]", "comment": "[2] Lit the chamber of the runners"}, {"pk": 4039264, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 12, "verse": 12, "text": "When Rehoboam humbled himself, the LORD\u2019s anger turned away from him, and he did not destroy him completely. \u24d4 Besides that, conditions were good in Judah. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d4 2Ch 12:6-7
\u24d5 2Ch 19:3"}, {"pk": 4039265, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 12, "verse": 13, "text": "King Rehoboam \u24d6 established his royal power in Jerusalem. Rehoboam was forty-one years old when he became king, and he reigned seventeen years in Jerusalem, the city the LORD had chosen from all the tribes of Israel to put his name. \u24d7 Rehoboam\u2019s mother\u2019s name was Naamah the Ammonite.", "comment": "\u24d7 Dt 12:5; 1Kg 9:3
\u24d6 1Kg 14:21-22"}, {"pk": 4039266, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 12, "verse": 14, "text": "Rehoboam did what was evil, because he did not determine in his heart to seek the LORD. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 2Ch 19:3"}, {"pk": 4039267, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 12, "verse": 15, "text": "The events \u24d9 of Rehoboam\u2019s reign, from beginning to end, are written in the Events of the Prophet Shemaiah \u24da and of the Seer Iddo concerning genealogies. \u24db There was war between Rehoboam and Jeroboam throughout their reigns.", "comment": "\u24da 2Ch 12:5
\u24d9 1Kg 14:29-31
\u24db 2Ch 9:29; 13:22"}, {"pk": 4039268, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 12, "verse": 16, "text": "Rehoboam rested with his fathers and was buried in the city of David. His son Abijah [3] \u24dc became king in his place.", "comment": "[3] = Abijam in 1Kg 14:31\u201315:8
\u24dc 1Kg 14:31\u201415:8"}, {"pk": 4039269, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 13, "verse": 1, "text": "In the eighteenth year \u24dd of Israel\u2019s King Jeroboam, Abijah [1] became king over Judah,", "comment": "\u24dd 1Kg 15:1-2,7
[1] = Abijam in 1Kg 14:31\u201315:8"}, {"pk": 4039270, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 13, "verse": 2, "text": "and he reigned three years in Jerusalem. His mother\u2019s name was Micaiah [2] \u24d0 daughter of Uriel; she was from Gibeah. There was war between Abijah and Jeroboam.", "comment": "\u24d0 1Kg 15:2; 2Ch 11:20,22
[2] LXX, Syr, Arabic read Maacah; 1Kg 15:2; 2Ch 11:22"}, {"pk": 4039271, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 13, "verse": 3, "text": "Abijah set his army of warriors in order with four hundred thousand fit young men. Jeroboam arranged his mighty army of eight hundred thousand fit young men in battle formation against him."}, {"pk": 4039272, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 13, "verse": 4, "text": "Then Abijah stood on Mount Zemaraim, \u24d1 which is in the hill country of Ephraim, and said, \u201cJeroboam and all Israel, hear me.", "comment": "\u24d1 Jos 18:22"}, {"pk": 4039273, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 13, "verse": 5, "text": "Don\u2019t you know that the LORD God of Israel gave the kingship over Israel to David and his descendants forever \u24d2 by a covenant of salt? \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Lv 2:13; Nm 18:19
\u24d2 2Sm 7:12-16"}, {"pk": 4039274, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 13, "verse": 6, "text": "But Jeroboam son of Nebat, a servant of Solomon son of David, rose up and rebelled against his lord. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 1Kg 11:26"}, {"pk": 4039275, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 13, "verse": 7, "text": "Then worthless and wicked men gathered around him to resist Rehoboam son of Solomon when Rehoboam was young, inexperienced, and unable to assert himself against them."}, {"pk": 4039276, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 13, "verse": 8, "text": "\u201cAnd now you are saying you can assert yourselves against the LORD\u2019s kingdom, which is in the hand of one of David\u2019s sons. You are a vast number and have with you the golden calves that Jeroboam made for you as gods. [3] \u24d5", "comment": "[3] Or God; 1Kg 12:28
\u24d5 1Kg 12:28"}, {"pk": 4039277, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 13, "verse": 9, "text": "Didn\u2019t you banish the priests of the LORD, the descendants of Aaron and the Levites, and make your own priests like the peoples of other lands do? \u24d6 Whoever comes to ordain himself \u24d7 with a young bull and seven rams may become a priest \u24d8 of what are not gods. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d8 1Kg 13:33
\u24d6 2Ch 11:14
\u24d7 Ex 29:29-33
\u24d9 Jr 2:11; 5:7"}, {"pk": 4039278, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 13, "verse": 10, "text": "\u201cBut as for us, the LORD is our God. We have not abandoned him; the priests ministering to the LORD are descendants of Aaron, and the Levites serve at their tasks."}, {"pk": 4039279, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 13, "verse": 11, "text": "They offer a burnt offering and fragrant incense to the LORD every morning and every evening, \u24da and they set the rows of the Bread of the Presence on the ceremonially clean table. \u24db They light the lamps of the gold lampstand every evening. We are carrying out the requirements of the LORD our God, while you have abandoned him. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Ex 25:31-40
\u24da Ex 29:38; 2Ch 2:4
\u24db Ex 25:30; Lv 24:5-9"}, {"pk": 4039280, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 13, "verse": 12, "text": "Look, God and his priests are with us at our head. The trumpets are ready to sound the charge against you. Israelites, don\u2019t fight against the LORD God of your ancestors, for you will not succeed.\u201d \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Nm 10:8-9"}, {"pk": 4039281, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 13, "verse": 13, "text": "Now Jeroboam had sent an ambush \u24d0 around to advance from behind them. So they were in front of Judah, and the ambush was behind them.", "comment": "\u24d0 Jos 8:4-9"}, {"pk": 4039282, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 13, "verse": 14, "text": "Judah turned and discovered that the battle was in front of them and behind them, so they cried out to the LORD. \u24d1 Then the priests blew the trumpets,", "comment": "\u24d1 2Ch 14:11"}, {"pk": 4039283, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 13, "verse": 15, "text": "and the men of Judah raised the battle cry. When the men of Judah raised the battle cry, God routed Jeroboam and all Israel before Abijah and Judah. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 2Ch 14:12"}, {"pk": 4039284, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 13, "verse": 16, "text": "So the Israelites fled before Judah, and God handed them over to them. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 2Ch 16:8"}, {"pk": 4039285, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 13, "verse": 17, "text": "Then Abijah and his people struck them with a mighty blow, and five hundred thousand fit young men of Israel were killed."}, {"pk": 4039286, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 13, "verse": 18, "text": "The Israelites were subdued at that time. The Judahites succeeded because they depended on the LORD, the God of their ancestors."}, {"pk": 4039287, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 13, "verse": 19, "text": "Abijah pursued Jeroboam and captured some cities from him: Bethel, Jeshanah, and Ephron, [4] along with their surrounding villages.", "comment": "[4] Alt Hb tradition reads Ephrain"}, {"pk": 4039288, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 13, "verse": 20, "text": "Jeroboam no longer retained his power [5] during Abijah\u2019s reign; ultimately, the LORD struck him \u24d4 and he died. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d4 1Sm 25:38
[5] Lit He did not restrain the power of Jeroboam
\u24d5 1Kg 14:20"}, {"pk": 4039289, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 13, "verse": 21, "text": "However, Abijah grew strong, acquired fourteen wives, and fathered twenty-two sons and sixteen daughters."}, {"pk": 4039290, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 13, "verse": 22, "text": "The rest of the events of Abijah\u2019s reign, along with his ways and his sayings, are written in the Writing \u24d6 of the Prophet Iddo. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 1Kg 15:7; 2Ch 9:29; 12:15
\u24d6 2Ch 24:27"}, {"pk": 4039291, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 14, "verse": 1, "text": "Abijah rested with his fathers and was buried in the city of David. His son Asa became king in his place. \u24d8 During his reign the land experienced peace for ten years.", "comment": "\u24d8 1Kg 15:8"}, {"pk": 4039292, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 14, "verse": 2, "text": "Asa did what was good and right \u24d9 in the sight of the LORD his God.", "comment": "\u24d9 1Kg 15:11-12"}, {"pk": 4039293, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 14, "verse": 3, "text": "He removed the pagan altars and the high places. He shattered their sacred pillars and chopped down their Asherah poles. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Ex 34:13; Dt 7:5"}, {"pk": 4039294, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 14, "verse": 4, "text": "He told the people of Judah to seek the LORD God of their ancestors and to carry out the instruction and the commands."}, {"pk": 4039295, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 14, "verse": 5, "text": "He also removed the high places and the shrines [1] from all the cities of Judah, \u24db and the kingdom experienced peace under him.", "comment": "\u24db 2Ch 34:4,7
[1] Or incense altars"}, {"pk": 4039296, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 14, "verse": 6, "text": "Because the land experienced peace, Asa built fortified cities in Judah. \u24dc No one made war with him in those days because the LORD gave him rest. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd 2Ch 15:15
\u24dc 2Ch 11:5"}, {"pk": 4039297, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 14, "verse": 7, "text": "So he said to the people of Judah, \u201cLet\u2019s build these cities and surround them with walls and towers, with doors and bars. \u24d0 The land is still ours because we sought the LORD our God. We sought him and he gave us rest on every side.\u201d So they built and succeeded.", "comment": "\u24d0 2Ch 8:5"}, {"pk": 4039298, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 14, "verse": 8, "text": "Asa had an army of three hundred thousand from Judah bearing large shields and spears, \u24d1 and two hundred eighty thousand from Benjamin bearing regular shields and drawing the bow. All these were valiant warriors.", "comment": "\u24d1 2Ch 13:3"}, {"pk": 4039299, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 14, "verse": 9, "text": "Then Zerah the Cushite came against them with an army of one million men and three hundred [2] chariots. They came as far as Mareshah.", "comment": "[2] Syr, Arabic read 30,000"}, {"pk": 4039300, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 14, "verse": 10, "text": "So Asa marched out against him and lined up in battle formation in Zephathah Valley at Mareshah. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 2Ch 11:8"}, {"pk": 4039301, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 14, "verse": 11, "text": "Then Asa cried out to the LORD his God: \u24d3 \u201cLORD, there is no one besides you to help the mighty and those without strength. Help us, LORD our God, for we depend on you, \u24d4 and in your name we have come against this large army. LORD, you are our God. Do not let a mere mortal hinder you.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d3 2Ch 13:14
\u24d4 2Ch 13:18"}, {"pk": 4039302, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 14, "verse": 12, "text": "So the LORD routed the Cushites before Asa and before Judah, \u24d5 and the Cushites fled.", "comment": "\u24d5 2Ch 13:15"}, {"pk": 4039303, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 14, "verse": 13, "text": "Then Asa and the people who were with him pursued them as far as Gerar. \u24d6 The Cushites fell until they had no survivors, for they were crushed before the LORD and his army. So the people of Judah carried off a great supply of loot.", "comment": "\u24d6 Gn 10:19"}, {"pk": 4039304, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 14, "verse": 14, "text": "Then they attacked all the cities around Gerar because the terror of the LORD was on them. \u24d7 They also plundered all the cities, since there was a great deal of plunder in them.", "comment": "\u24d7 2Ch 17:10"}, {"pk": 4039305, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 14, "verse": 15, "text": "They also attacked the tents of the herdsmen and captured many sheep and camels. Then they returned to Jerusalem."}, {"pk": 4039306, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 15, "verse": 1, "text": "The Spirit of God came on Azariah son of Oded. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 2Ch 20:14; 24:20"}, {"pk": 4039307, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 15, "verse": 2, "text": "So he went out to meet Asa and said to him, \u201cAsa and all Judah and Benjamin, hear me. The LORD is with you \u24d9 when you are with him. If you seek him, he will be found by you, \u24da but if you abandon him, he will abandon you. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db 1Ch 28:9
\u24d9 2Ch 20:17
\u24da Dt 4:29; 2Ch 15:15; Jr 29:13-14"}, {"pk": 4039308, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 15, "verse": 3, "text": "For many years Israel has been without the true God, \u24dc without a teaching priest, and without instruction, \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Lv 10:8-11; 2Ch 17:9
\u24dc 1Kg 12:28-33"}, {"pk": 4039309, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 15, "verse": 4, "text": "but when they turned to the LORD God of Israel in their distress and sought him, he was found by them."}, {"pk": 4039310, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 15, "verse": 5, "text": "In those times there was no peace for those who went about their daily activities because the residents of the lands had many conflicts."}, {"pk": 4039311, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 15, "verse": 6, "text": "Nation was crushed by nation and city by city, for God troubled them with every possible distress."}, {"pk": 4039312, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 15, "verse": 7, "text": "But as for you, be strong; don\u2019t give up, [1] for your work has a reward.\u201d \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Jos 1:7,9
[1] Lit don\u2019t let your hands drop"}, {"pk": 4039313, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 15, "verse": 8, "text": "When Asa heard these words and the prophecy of Azariah son of Oded the prophet, he took courage and removed the abhorrent idols from the whole land of Judah and Benjamin and from the cities he had captured in the hill country of Ephraim. \u24d1 He renovated the altar of the LORD that was in front of the portico of the LORD\u2019s temple. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d1 2Ch 13:19
\u24d2 2Ch 4:1; 8:12"}, {"pk": 4039314, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 15, "verse": 9, "text": "Then he gathered all Judah and Benjamin, as well as those from the tribes of Ephraim, Manasseh, and Simeon who were residing among them, for they had defected to him from Israel in great numbers when they saw that the LORD his God was with him. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 2Ch 11:16"}, {"pk": 4039315, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 15, "verse": 10, "text": "They were gathered in Jerusalem in the third month of the fifteenth year of Asa\u2019s reign."}, {"pk": 4039316, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 15, "verse": 11, "text": "At that time they sacrificed to the LORD seven hundred cattle and seven thousand sheep and goats from all the plunder they had brought. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 2Ch 14:13-15"}, {"pk": 4039317, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 15, "verse": 12, "text": "Then they entered into a covenant to seek the LORD God of their ancestors with all their heart and all their soul. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 2Ch 23:16"}, {"pk": 4039318, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 15, "verse": 13, "text": "Whoever would not seek the LORD God of Israel would be put to death, young or old, [2] man or woman. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Ex 22:20; Dt 13:6-9; 17:2-7
[2] Or insignificant or great"}, {"pk": 4039319, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 15, "verse": 14, "text": "They took an oath to the LORD in a loud voice, with shouting, with trumpets, and with rams\u2019 horns."}, {"pk": 4039320, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 15, "verse": 15, "text": "All Judah rejoiced over the oath, for they had sworn it with all their mind. They had sought him with all their heart, and he was found by them. \u24d7 So the LORD gave them rest on every side. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d7 2Ch 15:2
\u24d8 2Ch 14:6-7"}, {"pk": 4039321, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 15, "verse": 16, "text": "King Asa \u24d9 also removed Maacah, his grandmother, [3] \u24da from being queen mother because she had made an obscene image of Asherah. Asa chopped down her obscene image, then crushed it and burned it in the Kidron Valley. \u24db", "comment": "\u24da 1Kg 15:2; 2Ch 11:22
\u24db 2Ch 14:2-5
\u24d9 1Kg 15:13-15
[3] Litmother; 1Kg 15:2; 2Ch 11:22"}, {"pk": 4039322, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 15, "verse": 17, "text": "The high places were not taken away from Israel; nevertheless, Asa was wholeheartedly devoted his entire life. [4]", "comment": "[4] Lit wholehearted all his days"}, {"pk": 4039323, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 15, "verse": 18, "text": "He brought his father\u2019s consecrated gifts and his own consecrated gifts into God\u2019s temple: silver, gold, and utensils."}, {"pk": 4039324, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 15, "verse": 19, "text": "There was no war until the thirty-fifth year of Asa\u2019s reign."}, {"pk": 4039325, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 16, "verse": 1, "text": "In the thirty-sixth year of Asa, \u24dc Israel\u2019s King Baasha went to war against Judah. He built Ramah in order to keep anyone from leaving or coming to King Asa of Judah.", "comment": "\u24dc 1Kg 15:17-22"}, {"pk": 4039326, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 16, "verse": 2, "text": "So Asa brought out the silver and gold from the treasuries of the LORD\u2019s temple and the royal palace and sent it to Aram\u2019s King Ben-hadad, who lived in Damascus, saying,"}, {"pk": 4039327, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 16, "verse": 3, "text": "\u201cThere\u2019s a treaty between me and you, between my father and your father. Look, I have sent you silver and gold. Go break your treaty with Israel\u2019s King Baasha so that he will withdraw from me.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4039328, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 16, "verse": 4, "text": "Ben-hadad listened to King Asa and sent the commanders of his armies to the cities of Israel. They attacked Ijon, Dan, Abel-maim, [1] and all the storage cities [2] of Naphtali.", "comment": "[2] = all Chinnereth in 1Kg 15:20
[1] Abel-beth-maacah in 1Kg 15:20"}, {"pk": 4039329, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 16, "verse": 5, "text": "When Baasha heard about it, he quit building Ramah and stopped his work."}, {"pk": 4039330, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 16, "verse": 6, "text": "Then King Asa brought all Judah, and they carried away the stones of Ramah and the timbers Baasha had built it with. Then he built Geba and Mizpah with them."}, {"pk": 4039331, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 16, "verse": 7, "text": "At that time, the seer Hanani \u24dd came to King Asa of Judah and said to him, \u201cBecause you depended on the king of Aram and have not depended on the LORD your God, \u24d0 the army of the king of Aram has escaped from you.", "comment": "\u24d0 2Ch 14:11
\u24dd 1Kg 16:1; 2Ch 19:2"}, {"pk": 4039332, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 16, "verse": 8, "text": "Were not the Cushites and Libyans a vast army with many chariots and horsemen? \u24d1 When you depended on the LORD, he handed them over to you. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d1 2Ch 12:3
\u24d2 2Ch 14:9-13"}, {"pk": 4039333, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 16, "verse": 9, "text": "For the eyes of the LORD roam throughout the earth \u24d3 to show himself strong for those who are wholeheartedly devoted to him. \u24d4 You have been foolish in this matter. Therefore, you will have wars from now on.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d4 2Ch 15:17
\u24d3 Gn 6:8; Ps 33:18; 34:15; Pr 15:3; Zch 4:10; 1Pt 3:12"}, {"pk": 4039334, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 16, "verse": 10, "text": "Asa was enraged with the seer and put him in prison [3] because of his anger over this. And Asa mistreated some of the people at that time.", "comment": "[3] Lit the house of stocks"}, {"pk": 4039335, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 16, "verse": 11, "text": "Note that the events \u24d5 of Asa\u2019s reign, from beginning to end, are written in the Book of the Kings of Judah and Israel.", "comment": "\u24d5 1Kg 15:23-24"}, {"pk": 4039336, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 16, "verse": 12, "text": "In the thirty-ninth year of his reign, Asa developed a disease in his feet, and his disease became increasingly severe. Yet even in his disease he didn\u2019t seek the LORD but only the physicians."}, {"pk": 4039337, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 16, "verse": 13, "text": "Asa rested with his fathers; he died in the forty-first year of his reign."}, {"pk": 4039338, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 16, "verse": 14, "text": "He was buried in his own tomb that he had made for himself in the city of David. They laid him out in a coffin that was full of spices and various mixtures of prepared ointments; \u24d6 then they made a great fire in his honor. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 Gn 50:2; Jn 12:7; 19:39-40
\u24d7 2Ch 21:19"}, {"pk": 4039339, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 17, "verse": 1, "text": "His son Jehoshaphat became king in his place \u24d8 and strengthened himself against Israel.", "comment": "\u24d8 1Kg 15:24"}, {"pk": 4039340, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 17, "verse": 2, "text": "He stationed troops in every fortified city of Judah \u24d9 and set garrisons in the land of Judah and in the cities of Ephraim that his father Asa had captured. \u24da", "comment": "\u24d9 2Ch 11:5
\u24da 2Ch 15:8"}, {"pk": 4039341, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 17, "verse": 3, "text": "Now the LORD was with Jehoshaphat because he walked in the former ways of his father David. [1] He did not seek the Baals", "comment": "[1] Some Hb mss, LXX omit David"}, {"pk": 4039342, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 17, "verse": 4, "text": "but sought the God of his father and walked by his commands, not according to the practices of Israel. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db 1Kg 12:28"}, {"pk": 4039343, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 17, "verse": 5, "text": "So the LORD established the kingdom in his hand. Then all Judah brought him tribute, and he had riches and honor in abundance. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc 2Ch 18:1"}, {"pk": 4039344, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 17, "verse": 6, "text": "His mind rejoiced in the LORD\u2019s ways, and he again \u24dd removed the high places and Asherah poles from Judah. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd 2Ch 14:2-3
\u24d0 2Ch 15:17"}, {"pk": 4039345, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 17, "verse": 7, "text": "In the third year of his reign, Jehoshaphat sent his officials\u2009\u2014\u2009Ben-hail, [2] Obadiah, Zechariah, Nethanel, and Micaiah\u2009\u2014\u2009to teach in the cities of Judah. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 2Ch 15:3; 35:3
[2] = Son of Power"}, {"pk": 4039346, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 17, "verse": 8, "text": "The Levites with them were Shemaiah, Nethaniah, Zebadiah, [3] Asahel, Shemiramoth, Jehonathan, Adonijah, Tobijah, and Tob-adonijah; the priests, Elishama and Jehoram, were with these Levites.", "comment": "[3] Some Hb mss, Syr, Tg, Arabic read Zechariah"}, {"pk": 4039347, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 17, "verse": 9, "text": "They taught throughout Judah, having the book of the LORD\u2019s instruction with them. \u24d2 They went throughout the towns of Judah and taught the people.", "comment": "\u24d2 Dt 6:4-9; 17:18; 28:58,61; 29:21; 30:10; 31:24,26; Jos 1:8; 8:31,34; 23:6; 24:26"}, {"pk": 4039348, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 17, "verse": 10, "text": "The terror of the LORD was on all the kingdoms of the lands that surrounded Judah, \u24d3 so they didn\u2019t fight against Jehoshaphat.", "comment": "\u24d3 2Ch 14:14"}, {"pk": 4039349, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 17, "verse": 11, "text": "Some of the Philistines also brought gifts and silver as tribute to Jehoshaphat, and the Arabs brought him flocks: 7,700 rams and 7,700 male goats. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 2Ch 9:14; 26:8"}, {"pk": 4039350, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 17, "verse": 12, "text": "Jehoshaphat grew stronger and stronger. He built fortresses \u24d5 and storage cities in Judah", "comment": "\u24d5 2Ch 27:4"}, {"pk": 4039351, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 17, "verse": 13, "text": "and carried out great works in the towns of Judah. He had fighting men, valiant warriors, in Jerusalem."}, {"pk": 4039352, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 17, "verse": 14, "text": "These are their numbers according to their ancestral families. [4] For Judah, the commanders of thousands: Adnah the commander and three hundred thousand valiant warriors with him;
", "comment": "[4] Lit the house of their fathers"}, {"pk": 4039353, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 17, "verse": 15, "text": "next to him, Jehohanan the commander and two hundred eighty thousand with him;
"}, {"pk": 4039354, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 17, "verse": 16, "text": "next to him, Amasiah son of Zichri, the volunteer \u24d6 of the LORD, and two hundred thousand valiant warriors with him;
", "comment": "\u24d6 Jdg 5:2,9; 1Ch 29:9"}, {"pk": 4039355, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 17, "verse": 17, "text": "from Benjamin, Eliada, a valiant warrior, and two hundred thousand with him armed with bow and shield;
"}, {"pk": 4039356, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 17, "verse": 18, "text": "next to him, Jehozabad and one hundred eighty thousand with him equipped for war.
"}, {"pk": 4039357, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 17, "verse": 19, "text": "These were the ones who served the king, besides those he stationed in the fortified cities throughout all Judah. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 2Ch 17:2"}, {"pk": 4039358, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 18, "verse": 1, "text": "Now Jehoshaphat \u24d8 had riches and honor in abundance, \u24d9 and he made an alliance with Ahab through marriage. [1] \u24da", "comment": "[1] Lit made himself a son-in-law to Ahab; 1Kg 3:1; Ezr 9:14
\u24d9 2Ch 17:5
\u24da 1Kg 3:1; 2Kg 8:18; Ezr 9:14
\u24d8 1Kg 22:1-35"}, {"pk": 4039359, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 18, "verse": 2, "text": "Then after some years, he went down to visit Ahab in Samaria. Ahab sacrificed many sheep, goats, and cattle for him and for the people who were with him. Then he persuaded him to attack Ramoth-gilead,"}, {"pk": 4039360, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 18, "verse": 3, "text": "for Israel\u2019s King Ahab asked Judah\u2019s King Jehoshaphat, \u201cWill you go with me to Ramoth-gilead?\u201d He replied to him, \u201cI am as you are, my people as your people; we will be with you in the battle.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4039361, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 18, "verse": 4, "text": "But Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, \u201cFirst, please ask what the LORD\u2019s will is.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4039362, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 18, "verse": 5, "text": "So the king of Israel gathered the prophets, four hundred men, and asked them, \u201cShould we go to Ramoth-gilead for war or should I refrain?\u201d They replied, \u201cMarch up, and God will hand it over to the king.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4039363, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 18, "verse": 6, "text": "But Jehoshaphat asked, \u201cIsn\u2019t there a prophet of the LORD here anymore? Let\u2019s ask him.\u201d \u24db", "comment": "\u24db 2Kg 3:11"}, {"pk": 4039364, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 18, "verse": 7, "text": "The king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, \u201cThere is still one man who can inquire of the LORD, but I hate him because he never prophesies good about me, but only disaster. He is Micaiah son of Imlah.\u201d \u201cThe king shouldn\u2019t say that,\u201d Jehoshaphat replied."}, {"pk": 4039365, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 18, "verse": 8, "text": "So the king of Israel called an officer and said, \u201cHurry and get Micaiah son of Imlah!\u201d"}, {"pk": 4039366, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 18, "verse": 9, "text": "Now the king of Israel and King Jehoshaphat of Judah, clothed in royal attire, were each sitting on his own throne. They were sitting on the threshing floor at the entrance to Samaria\u2019s gate, \u24dc and all the prophets were prophesying in front of them.", "comment": "\u24dc Ru 4:1"}, {"pk": 4039367, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 18, "verse": 10, "text": "Then Zedekiah son of Chenaanah made iron horns and said, \u201cThis is what the LORD says: \u2018You will gore the Arameans with these until they are finished off.\u2019\u201d"}, {"pk": 4039368, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 18, "verse": 11, "text": "And all the prophets were prophesying the same, saying, \u201cMarch up to Ramoth-gilead and succeed, for the LORD will hand it over to the king.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4039369, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 18, "verse": 12, "text": "The messenger who went to call Micaiah instructed him, \u201cLook, the words of the prophets are unanimously favorable for the king. So let your words be like theirs, and speak favorably.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4039370, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 18, "verse": 13, "text": "But Micaiah said, \u201cAs the LORD lives, I will say whatever my God says.\u201d [2] \u24dd", "comment": "[2] LXX, Vg add to me; 1Kg 22:14
\u24dd Nm 22:35,38; 24:13"}, {"pk": 4039371, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 18, "verse": 14, "text": "So he went to the king, and the king asked him, \u201cMicaiah, should we go to Ramoth-gilead for war, or should I [3] refrain?\u201d Micaiah said, \u201cMarch up and succeed, for they will be handed over to you.\u201d", "comment": "[3] LXX reads we; 1Kg 22:15"}, {"pk": 4039372, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 18, "verse": 15, "text": "But the king said to him, \u201cHow many times must I make you swear not to tell me anything but the truth in the name of the LORD?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4039373, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 18, "verse": 16, "text": "So Micaiah said: I saw all Israel scattered on the hills
like sheep without a shepherd. \u24d0
And the LORD said,
\u201cThey have no master;
let each return home in peace.\u201d
", "comment": "\u24d0 Nm 27:16-17; Ezk 34:5-8; Mt 9:36; Mk 6:34"}, {"pk": 4039374, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 18, "verse": 17, "text": "So the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, \u201cDidn\u2019t I tell you he never prophesies good about me, but only disaster?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4039375, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 18, "verse": 18, "text": "Then Micaiah said, \u201cTherefore, hear the word of the LORD. I saw the LORD sitting on his throne, and the whole heavenly army was standing at his right hand and at his left hand. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Is 6:1-5; Dn 7:9-10"}, {"pk": 4039376, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 18, "verse": 19, "text": "And the LORD said, \u2018Who will entice King Ahab of Israel to march up and fall at Ramoth-gilead?\u2009\u2019 So one was saying this and another was saying that."}, {"pk": 4039377, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 18, "verse": 20, "text": "\u201cThen \u24d2 a spirit came forward, stood before the LORD, and said, \u2018I will entice him.\u2019 \u201cThe LORD asked him, \u2018How?\u2019", "comment": "\u24d2 Dt 13:1-5; 1Sm 16:14; Jr 27:9-10; Ezk 14:9; 2Th 2:9-12"}, {"pk": 4039378, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 18, "verse": 21, "text": "\u201cSo he said, \u2018I will go and become a lying spirit in the mouth of all his prophets.\u2019 \u201cThen he said, \u2018You will entice him and also prevail. Go and do that.\u2019"}, {"pk": 4039379, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 18, "verse": 22, "text": "\u201cNow, you see, the LORD has put a lying spirit into the mouth of [4] these prophets of yours, and the LORD has pronounced disaster against you.\u201d", "comment": "[4] Some Hb mss, LXX, Syr, Vg add all; 1Kg 22:23"}, {"pk": 4039380, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 18, "verse": 23, "text": "Then Zedekiah son of Chenaanah came up, hit Micaiah on the cheek, and demanded, \u201cWhich way did the spirit from the LORD leave me to speak to you?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4039381, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 18, "verse": 24, "text": "Micaiah replied, \u201cYou will soon see when you go to hide in an inner chamber on that day.\u201d \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 1Kg 20:30"}, {"pk": 4039382, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 18, "verse": 25, "text": "Then the king of Israel ordered, \u201cTake Micaiah and return him \u24d4 to Amon, the governor of the city, \u24d5 and to Joash, the king\u2019s son,", "comment": "\u24d5 2Ch 34:8
\u24d4 2Ch 18:8"}, {"pk": 4039383, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 18, "verse": 26, "text": "and say, \u2018This is what the king says: Put this guy in prison \u24d6 and feed him only a little bread and water [5] until I come back safely.\u2019\u201d", "comment": "\u24d6 2Ch 16:10
[5] Lit him on bread of oppression and water of oppression"}, {"pk": 4039384, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 18, "verse": 27, "text": "But Micaiah said, \u201cIf you ever return safely, the LORD has not spoken through me.\u201d Then he said, \u201cListen, all you people!\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Mc 1:2"}, {"pk": 4039385, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 18, "verse": 28, "text": "Then the king of Israel and Judah\u2019s King Jehoshaphat went up to Ramoth-gilead."}, {"pk": 4039386, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 18, "verse": 29, "text": "But the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, \u201cI will disguise myself and go into battle, but you wear your royal attire.\u201d So the king of Israel disguised himself, and they went into battle. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 2Ch 35:22"}, {"pk": 4039387, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 18, "verse": 30, "text": "Now the king of Aram had ordered his chariot commanders, \u201cDo not fight with anyone at all [6] except the king of Israel.\u201d", "comment": "[6] Lit with small or with great"}, {"pk": 4039388, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 18, "verse": 31, "text": "When the chariot commanders saw Jehoshaphat, they shouted, \u201cHe must be the king of Israel!\u201d So they turned to attack him, but Jehoshaphat cried out \u24d9 and the LORD helped him. God drew them away from him.", "comment": "\u24d9 2Ch 13:14-15"}, {"pk": 4039389, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 18, "verse": 32, "text": "When the chariot commanders saw that he was not the king of Israel, they turned back from pursuing him."}, {"pk": 4039390, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 18, "verse": 33, "text": "But a man drew his bow without taking special aim and struck the king of Israel through the joints of his armor. So he said to the charioteer, \u201cTurn around and take me out of the battle, [7] for I am badly wounded!\u201d \u24da", "comment": "[7] LXX, Vg; MT reads camp
\u24da 2Ch 35:23"}, {"pk": 4039391, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 18, "verse": 34, "text": "The battle raged throughout that day, and the king of Israel propped himself up in his chariot facing the Arameans until evening. Then he died at sunset."}, {"pk": 4039392, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 19, "verse": 1, "text": "King Jehoshaphat of Judah returned to his home in Jerusalem in peace."}, {"pk": 4039393, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 19, "verse": 2, "text": "Then Jehu \u24db son of the seer Hanani went out to confront him [1] and said to King Jehoshaphat, \u201cDo you help the wicked and love those who hate the LORD? \u24dc Because of this, the LORD\u2019s wrath is on you. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd 2Ch 24:18
\u24dc 2Ch 18:1,3
[1] Lit to his face
\u24db 1Kg 16:1; 2Ch 20:34"}, {"pk": 4039394, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 19, "verse": 3, "text": "However, some good is found in you, for you have eradicated the Asherah poles from the land and have decided to seek God.\u201d \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 2Ch 12:14; 17:4,6"}, {"pk": 4039395, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 19, "verse": 4, "text": "Jehoshaphat lived in Jerusalem, and once again he went out among the people from Beer-sheba to the hill country of Ephraim and brought them back to the LORD, the God of their ancestors. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 2Ch 15:8-13"}, {"pk": 4039396, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 19, "verse": 5, "text": "He appointed judges in all the fortified cities of the land of Judah, city by city. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Dt 16:18-20"}, {"pk": 4039397, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 19, "verse": 6, "text": "Then he said to the judges, \u201cConsider what you are doing, for you do not judge for a mere mortal, but for the LORD, who is with you in the matter of judgment. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Lv 19:15; Dt 1:17"}, {"pk": 4039398, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 19, "verse": 7, "text": "And now, may the terror of the LORD be on you. Watch what you do, for there is no injustice or partiality or taking bribes with the LORD our God.\u201d \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Gn 18:25; Dt 10:17-18; 32:4"}, {"pk": 4039399, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 19, "verse": 8, "text": "Jehoshaphat also appointed in Jerusalem some of the Levites and priests and some of the Israelite family heads for deciding the LORD\u2019s will and for settling disputes of the residents of [2] Jerusalem.", "comment": "[2] LXX, Vg; MT reads disputes and they returned to"}, {"pk": 4039400, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 19, "verse": 9, "text": "He commanded them, saying, \u201cIn the fear of the LORD, with integrity, and wholeheartedly, you are to do the following:"}, {"pk": 4039401, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 19, "verse": 10, "text": "For every dispute that comes to you from your brothers who dwell in their cities\u2009\u2014\u2009whether it regards differences of bloodguilt, law, commandment, statutes, or judgments \u24d5 \u2009\u2014\u2009you are to warn them, so they will not incur guilt before the LORD and wrath will not come on you and your brothers. \u24d6 Do this, and you will not incur guilt.", "comment": "\u24d6 2Ch 19:2
\u24d5 Dt 17:8"}, {"pk": 4039402, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 19, "verse": 11, "text": "\u201cNote that Amariah, the chief priest, is over you in all matters related to the LORD, and Zebadiah son of Ishmael, the ruler of the house of Judah, in all matters related to the king, and the Levites are officers in your presence. Be strong; may the LORD be with those who do what is good.\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 1Ch 28:20"}, {"pk": 4039403, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 20, "verse": 1, "text": "After this, the Moabites and Ammonites, together with some of the Meunites, [1] \u24d8 came to fight against Jehoshaphat.", "comment": "[1] LXX; MT reads Ammonites; 2Ch 26:7
\u24d8 2Ch 26:7"}, {"pk": 4039404, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 20, "verse": 2, "text": "People came and told Jehoshaphat, \u201cA vast number from beyond the Dead Sea and from Edom [2] has come to fight against you; they are already in Hazazon-tamar\u201d \u24d9 (that is, En-gedi).", "comment": "\u24d9 Gn 14:7
[2] Some Hb mss, Old Lat; other Hb mss read Aram"}, {"pk": 4039405, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 20, "verse": 3, "text": "Jehoshaphat was afraid, and he resolved \u24da to seek the LORD. Then he proclaimed a fast \u24db for all Judah,", "comment": "\u24da 2Ch 19:3
\u24db 1Sm 7:6; Ezr 8:21"}, {"pk": 4039406, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 20, "verse": 4, "text": "who gathered to seek the LORD. They even came from all the cities of Judah to seek him."}, {"pk": 4039407, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 20, "verse": 5, "text": "Then Jehoshaphat stood in the assembly of Judah and Jerusalem in the LORD\u2019s temple before the new courtyard."}, {"pk": 4039408, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 20, "verse": 6, "text": "He said: LORD, God of our ancestors, are you not the God who is in heaven, \u24dc and do you not rule over all the kingdoms of the nations? \u24dd Power and might are in your hand, and no one can stand against you.", "comment": "\u24dd 1Ch 29:11
\u24dc Dt 4:39"}, {"pk": 4039409, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 20, "verse": 7, "text": "Are you not our God who drove out the inhabitants of this land before your people Israel \u24d0 and who gave it forever to the descendants of Abraham \u24d1 your friend?", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 135:10-12
\u24d1 Is 41:8"}, {"pk": 4039410, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 20, "verse": 8, "text": "They have lived in the land and have built you a sanctuary in it for your name and have said,"}, {"pk": 4039411, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 20, "verse": 9, "text": "\u201cIf disaster comes on us\u2009\u2014\u2009sword or judgment, pestilence or famine \u24d2 \u2009\u2014\u2009we will stand before this temple and before you, for your name is in this temple. \u24d3 We will cry out to you because of our distress, and you will hear and deliver.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d3 2Ch 6:20
\u24d2 2Ch 6:28-30"}, {"pk": 4039412, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 20, "verse": 10, "text": "Now here are the Ammonites, Moabites, and the inhabitants of Mount Seir. \u24d4 You did not let Israel invade them when Israel came out of the land of Egypt, but Israel turned away from them and did not destroy them. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Nm 20:14-21; Dt 2:4-9
\u24d4 2Ch 20:1,22"}, {"pk": 4039413, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 20, "verse": 11, "text": "Look how they repay us by coming to drive us out of your possession that you gave us as an inheritance."}, {"pk": 4039414, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 20, "verse": 12, "text": "Our God, will you not judge them? \u24d6 For we are powerless before this vast number that comes to fight against us. We do not know what to do, but we look to you. [3] \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 25:15; 121:1-2
\u24d6 Jdg 11:27
[3] Lit but on you our eyes"}, {"pk": 4039415, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 20, "verse": 13, "text": "All Judah was standing before the LORD with their dependents, their wives, and their children."}, {"pk": 4039416, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 20, "verse": 14, "text": "In the middle of the congregation, the Spirit of the LORD came on \u24d8 Jahaziel (son of Zechariah, son of Benaiah, son of Jeiel, son of Mattaniah, a Levite from Asaph\u2019s descendants),", "comment": "\u24d8 2Ch 15:1; 24:20"}, {"pk": 4039417, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 20, "verse": 15, "text": "and he said, \u201cListen carefully, all Judah and you inhabitants of Jerusalem, and King Jehoshaphat. This is what the LORD says: \u2018Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast number, \u24d9 for the battle is not yours, but God\u2019s. \u24da", "comment": "\u24d9 Ex 14:13; 2Ch 32:7-8
\u24da 1Sm 17:47; 2Ch 13:15; 14:12"}, {"pk": 4039418, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 20, "verse": 16, "text": "Tomorrow, go down against them. You will see them coming up the Ascent of Ziz, and you will find them at the end of the valley facing the Wilderness of Jeruel."}, {"pk": 4039419, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 20, "verse": 17, "text": "You do not have to fight this battle. Position yourselves, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD. \u24db He is with you, Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid or discouraged. \u24dc Tomorrow, go out to face them, for the LORD is with you.\u2019\u201d \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd 2Ch 15:2
\u24db Ex 14:13-14
\u24dc Jos 1:9"}, {"pk": 4039420, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 20, "verse": 18, "text": "Then Jehoshaphat knelt low with his face to the ground, and all Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem fell down before the LORD to worship him. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 2Ch 7:3"}, {"pk": 4039421, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 20, "verse": 19, "text": "Then the Levites from the sons of the Kohathites and the Korahites \u24d1 stood up to praise the LORD God of Israel shouting loudly.", "comment": "\u24d1 Ex 6:18; 1Ch 9:19"}, {"pk": 4039422, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 20, "verse": 20, "text": "In the morning they got up early and went out to the wilderness of Tekoa. As they were about to go out, Jehoshaphat stood and said, \u201cHear me, Judah and you inhabitants of Jerusalem. Believe in the LORD your God, and you will be established; \u24d2 believe in his prophets, and you will succeed.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d2 Is 7:9"}, {"pk": 4039423, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 20, "verse": 21, "text": "Then he consulted with the people and appointed some to sing for the LORD and some to praise the splendor of his holiness. \u24d3 When they went out in front of the armed forces, they kept singing: [4] Give thanks to the LORD,
for his faithful love endures forever. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 1Ch 16:34; 2Ch 5:13; 7:3; Ps 118:1,29; 136:1
\u24d3 1Ch 16:29; Ps 29:2
[4] Lit saying"}, {"pk": 4039424, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 20, "verse": 22, "text": "The moment they began their shouts and praises, the LORD set an ambush \u24d5 against the Ammonites, Moabites, and the inhabitants of Mount Seir who came to fight against Judah, and they were defeated.", "comment": "\u24d5 2Ch 13:13"}, {"pk": 4039425, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 20, "verse": 23, "text": "The Ammonites and Moabites turned against the inhabitants of Mount Seir and completely annihilated them. \u24d6 When they had finished with the inhabitants of Seir, they helped destroy each other. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 Ezk 38:21; Hg 2:22; Zch 14:13
\u24d7 Jdg 7:22; 1Sm 14:20"}, {"pk": 4039426, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 20, "verse": 24, "text": "When Judah came to a place overlooking the wilderness, they looked for the large army, but there were only corpses lying on the ground; nobody had escaped."}, {"pk": 4039427, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 20, "verse": 25, "text": "Then Jehoshaphat and his people went to gather the plunder. They found among them [5] an abundance of goods on the bodies [6] and valuable items. So they stripped them until nobody could carry any more. They were gathering the plunder for three days because there was so much.", "comment": "[5] LXX reads found cattle
[6] Some Hb mss, Old Lat, Vg read goods, garments"}, {"pk": 4039428, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 20, "verse": 26, "text": "They assembled in the Valley of Beracah [7] on the fourth day, for there they blessed the LORD. Therefore, that place is still called the Valley of Beracah today.", "comment": "[7] = Blessing"}, {"pk": 4039429, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 20, "verse": 27, "text": "Then all the men of Judah and Jerusalem turned back with Jehoshaphat their leader, returning joyfully to Jerusalem, for the LORD enabled them to rejoice over their enemies."}, {"pk": 4039430, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 20, "verse": 28, "text": "So they came into Jerusalem to the LORD\u2019s temple with harps, lyres, and trumpets."}, {"pk": 4039431, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 20, "verse": 29, "text": "The terror of God \u24d8 was on all the kingdoms of the lands when they heard that the LORD had fought against the enemies of Israel.", "comment": "\u24d8 2Ch 14:14; 17:10"}, {"pk": 4039432, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 20, "verse": 30, "text": "Then Jehoshaphat\u2019s kingdom was quiet, for his God gave him rest on every side. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 2Ch 14:6-7; 15:15"}, {"pk": 4039433, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 20, "verse": 31, "text": "Jehoshaphat became king over Judah. \u24da He was thirty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned twenty-five years in Jerusalem. His mother\u2019s name was Azubah daughter of Shilhi.", "comment": "\u24da 1Kg 22:41-45"}, {"pk": 4039434, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 20, "verse": 32, "text": "He walked in the ways of Asa his father; he did not turn away from it but did what was right in the LORD\u2019s sight."}, {"pk": 4039435, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 20, "verse": 33, "text": "However, the high places were not taken away; \u24db the people had not yet set their hearts on the God of their ancestors. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24db 2Ch 17:6
\u24dc 2Ch 19:3"}, {"pk": 4039436, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 20, "verse": 34, "text": "The rest of the events of Jehoshaphat\u2019s reign from beginning to end are written in the Events of Jehu \u24dd son of Hanani, which is recorded in the Book of Israel\u2019s Kings. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd 2Ch 19:2
\u24d0 1Kg 16:1,7"}, {"pk": 4039437, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 20, "verse": 35, "text": "After this, \u24d1 Judah\u2019s King Jehoshaphat made an alliance with Israel\u2019s King Ahaziah, who was guilty of wrongdoing.", "comment": "\u24d1 1Kg 22:48-49"}, {"pk": 4039438, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 20, "verse": 36, "text": "Jehoshaphat formed an alliance with him to make ships to go to Tarshish, \u24d2 and they made the ships in Ezion-geber.", "comment": "\u24d2 2Ch 9:21"}, {"pk": 4039439, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 20, "verse": 37, "text": "Then Eliezer son of Dodavahu of Mareshah prophesied against Jehoshaphat, saying, \u201cBecause you formed an alliance with Ahaziah, the LORD has broken up what you have made.\u201d So the ships were wrecked and were not able to go to Tarshish."}, {"pk": 4039440, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 21, "verse": 1, "text": "Jehoshaphat rested with his fathers and was buried with his fathers in the city of David. His son Jehoram [1] became king in his place. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 1Kg 22:50
[1] = Joram"}, {"pk": 4039441, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 21, "verse": 2, "text": "He had brothers, sons of Jehoshaphat: Azariah, Jehiel, Zechariah, Azariah, Michael, and Shephatiah; all these were the sons of King Jehoshaphat of Judah. [2]", "comment": "[2] Some Hb mss, LXX, Syr, Vg, Arabic; other Hb mss read Israel"}, {"pk": 4039442, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 21, "verse": 3, "text": "Their father had given them many gifts of silver, gold, and valuable things, along with fortified cities \u24d4 in Judah, but he gave the kingdom to Jehoram because he was the firstborn.", "comment": "\u24d4 2Ch 11:5"}, {"pk": 4039443, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 21, "verse": 4, "text": "When Jehoram had established himself over his father\u2019s kingdom, he strengthened his position by killing with the sword all his brothers as well as some of the princes of Israel."}, {"pk": 4039444, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 21, "verse": 5, "text": "Jehoram \u24d5 was thirty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned eight years in Jerusalem.", "comment": "\u24d5 2Kg 8:17-22"}, {"pk": 4039445, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 21, "verse": 6, "text": "He walked in the ways of the kings of Israel, as the house of Ahab had done, \u24d6 for Ahab\u2019s daughter was his wife. \u24d7 He did what was evil in the LORD\u2019s sight,", "comment": "\u24d6 1Kg 12:28-30
\u24d7 2Ch 18:1"}, {"pk": 4039446, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 21, "verse": 7, "text": "but for the sake of the covenant the LORD had made with David, he was unwilling to destroy the house of David since the LORD had promised \u24d8 to give a lamp \u24d9 to David and to his sons forever.", "comment": "\u24d9 1Kg 11:36; 15:4
\u24d8 2Sm 7:12-17; 1Kg 11:13"}, {"pk": 4039447, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 21, "verse": 8, "text": "During Jehoram\u2019s reign, Edom rebelled against Judah\u2019s control and appointed their own king."}, {"pk": 4039448, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 21, "verse": 9, "text": "So Jehoram crossed into Edom with his commanders and all his chariots. Then at night he set out to attack the Edomites who had surrounded him and the chariot commanders."}, {"pk": 4039449, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 21, "verse": 10, "text": "And now Edom is still in rebellion against Judah\u2019s control today. Libnah also rebelled at that time against his control because he had abandoned the LORD, the God of his ancestors."}, {"pk": 4039450, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 21, "verse": 11, "text": "Jehoram also built high places \u24da in the hills [3] of Judah, and he caused the inhabitants of Jerusalem to prostitute themselves, \u24db and he led Judah astray.", "comment": "[3] Some Hb mss, LXX, Vg read cities
\u24da 1Kg 11:7
\u24db Lv 20:5"}, {"pk": 4039451, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 21, "verse": 12, "text": "Then a letter came to Jehoram from the prophet Elijah, saying: This is what the LORD, the God of your ancestor David says: \u201cBecause you have not walked in the ways of your father Jehoshaphat \u24dc or in the ways of King Asa of Judah \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd 2Ch 14:2-5
\u24dc 2Ch 17:3-4"}, {"pk": 4039452, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 21, "verse": 13, "text": "but have walked in the ways of the kings of Israel, \u24d0 have caused Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem to prostitute themselves like the house of Ahab \u24d1 prostituted itself, and also have killed your brothers, \u24d2 your father\u2019s family, who were better than you,", "comment": "\u24d0 2Ch 21:6
\u24d1 1Kg 16:31-33
\u24d2 2Ch 21:4"}, {"pk": 4039453, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 21, "verse": 14, "text": "the LORD is now about to strike your people, your sons, your wives, and all your possessions with a horrible affliction."}, {"pk": 4039454, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 21, "verse": 15, "text": "You yourself will be struck with many illnesses, including a disease of the intestines, until your intestines come out day after day because of the disease.\u201d \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 2Ch 21:18-19"}, {"pk": 4039455, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 21, "verse": 16, "text": "The LORD roused the spirit of the Philistines and the Arabs \u24d4 who lived near the Cushites to attack Jehoram. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 2Ch 33:11
\u24d4 2Ch 17:11; 22:1"}, {"pk": 4039456, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 21, "verse": 17, "text": "So they went to war against Judah and invaded it. They carried off all the possessions found in the king\u2019s palace and also his sons and wives; not a son was left to him except Jehoahaz, [4] \u24d6 his youngest son.", "comment": "[4] LXX, Syr, Tg read Ahaziah
\u24d6 2Ch 25:23"}, {"pk": 4039457, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 21, "verse": 18, "text": "After all these things, the LORD afflicted him in his intestines with an incurable disease."}, {"pk": 4039458, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 21, "verse": 19, "text": "This continued day after day until two full years passed. Then his intestines came out because of his disease, and he died from severe [5] illnesses. But his people did not hold a fire in his honor like the fire in honor of his fathers. \u24d7", "comment": "[5] Lit evil
\u24d7 2Ch 16:14"}, {"pk": 4039459, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 21, "verse": 20, "text": "Jehoram \u24d8 was thirty-two years old when he became king; he reigned eight years in Jerusalem. He died to no one\u2019s regret [6] \u24d9 and was buried in the city of David but not in the tombs of the kings. \u24da", "comment": "\u24d9 Jr 22:18,28
\u24d8 2Kg 8:17,24
[6] Lit He walked in no desirability
\u24da 2Ch 24:25"}, {"pk": 4039460, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 22, "verse": 1, "text": "Then the inhabitants of Jerusalem made Ahaziah, his youngest son, king in his place, because the troops that had come with the Arabs \u24db to the camp had killed all the older sons. [1] So Ahaziah son of Jehoram became king of Judah.", "comment": "\u24db 2Ch 21:16
[1] Lit the former ones"}, {"pk": 4039461, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 22, "verse": 2, "text": "Ahaziah \u24dc was twenty-two [2] years old when he became king, and he reigned one year in Jerusalem. His mother\u2019s name was Athaliah, granddaughter [3] of Omri.", "comment": "[2] Some LXX mss, Syr; MT reads 42; 2Kg 8:26
\u24dc 2Kg 8:24-29
[3] Lit daughter"}, {"pk": 4039462, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 22, "verse": 3, "text": "He walked in the ways of the house of Ahab, for his mother gave him evil advice."}, {"pk": 4039463, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 22, "verse": 4, "text": "So he did what was evil in the LORD\u2019s sight like the house of Ahab, for they were his advisers after the death of his father, to his destruction."}, {"pk": 4039464, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 22, "verse": 5, "text": "He also followed their advice and went with Joram [4] son of Israel\u2019s King Ahab to fight against King Hazael of Aram, in Ramoth-gilead. The Arameans [5] wounded Joram,", "comment": "[4] = Jehoram
[5] Lit Rammites"}, {"pk": 4039465, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 22, "verse": 6, "text": "so he returned to Jezreel to recover from the wounds they inflicted on him in Ramoth-gilead [6] when he fought against King Hazael of Aram. Then Judah\u2019s King Ahaziah [7] son of Jehoram went down to Jezreel to visit Joram son of Ahab since Joram was ill.", "comment": "[6] Lit in Ramah
[7] Some Hb mss, LXX, Syr, Vg; other Hb mss read Azariah"}, {"pk": 4039466, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 22, "verse": 7, "text": "Ahaziah\u2019s downfall came from God when he went to Joram. \u24dd When Ahaziah arrived, he went out with Joram to meet Jehu son of Nimshi, \u24d0 whom the LORD had anointed to destroy the house of Ahab. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 2Kg 9:6-7
\u24dd 2Ch 10:15
\u24d0 2Kg 9:21"}, {"pk": 4039467, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 22, "verse": 8, "text": "So when Jehu executed judgment on the house of Ahab, \u24d2 he found the rulers of Judah and the sons of Ahaziah\u2019s brothers who were serving Ahaziah, and he killed them.", "comment": "\u24d2 2Kg 10:11-14"}, {"pk": 4039468, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 22, "verse": 9, "text": "Then Jehu looked for Ahaziah, \u24d3 and Jehu\u2019s soldiers captured him (he was hiding in Samaria). So they brought Ahaziah to Jehu, and they killed him. The soldiers buried him, for they said, \u201cHe is the grandson of Jehoshaphat who sought the LORD with all his heart.\u201d \u24d4 So no one from the house of Ahaziah had the strength to rule the kingdom.", "comment": "\u24d3 2Kg 9:27-28
\u24d4 2Ch 17:4"}, {"pk": 4039469, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 22, "verse": 10, "text": "When \u24d5 Athaliah, Ahaziah\u2019s mother, saw that her son was dead, she proceeded to annihilate all the royal heirs [8] of the house of Judah.", "comment": "\u24d5 2Kg 11:1-3
[8] Lit seed"}, {"pk": 4039470, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 22, "verse": 11, "text": "Jehoshabeath, [9] the king\u2019s daughter, rescued Joash son of Ahaziah from the king\u2019s sons who were being killed and put him and the one who nursed him in a bedroom. Now Jehoshabeath was the daughter of King Jehoram and the wife of the priest Jehoiada. Since she was Ahaziah\u2019s sister, she hid Joash from Athaliah so that she did not kill him.", "comment": "[9] = Jehosheba; 2Kg 11:2"}, {"pk": 4039471, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 22, "verse": 12, "text": "While Athaliah reigned over the land, he was hiding with them in God\u2019s temple six years."}, {"pk": 4039472, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 23, "verse": 1, "text": "Then, in the seventh year, \u24d6 Jehoiada summoned his courage and took the commanders of hundreds into a covenant with him: Azariah son of Jeroham, Ishmael son of Jehohanan, Azariah son of Obed, Maaseiah son of Adaiah, and Elishaphat son of Zichri.", "comment": "\u24d6 2Kg 11:4-20"}, {"pk": 4039473, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 23, "verse": 2, "text": "They made a circuit throughout Judah. They gathered the Levites from all the cities of Judah and the family heads of Israel, and they came to Jerusalem."}, {"pk": 4039474, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 23, "verse": 3, "text": "Then the whole assembly made a covenant with the king in God\u2019s temple. Jehoiada said to them, \u201cHere is the king\u2019s son! He will reign, just as the LORD promised \u24d7 concerning David\u2019s sons.", "comment": "\u24d7 2Ch 21:7"}, {"pk": 4039475, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 23, "verse": 4, "text": "This is what you are to do: a third of you, priests and Levites who are coming on duty on the Sabbath, \u24d8 are to be gatekeepers.", "comment": "\u24d8 1Ch 9:25"}, {"pk": 4039476, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 23, "verse": 5, "text": "A third are to be at the king\u2019s palace, and a third are to be at the Foundation Gate, and all the troops will be in the courtyards of the LORD\u2019s temple."}, {"pk": 4039477, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 23, "verse": 6, "text": "No one is to enter the LORD\u2019s temple but the priests and those Levites who serve; \u24d9 they may enter because they are holy, but all the people are to obey the requirement of the LORD.", "comment": "\u24d9 1Ch 23:28-32"}, {"pk": 4039478, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 23, "verse": 7, "text": "Completely surround the king with weapons in hand. Anyone who enters the temple is to be put to death. Be with the king in all his daily tasks.\u201d [1]", "comment": "[1] Lit king when he comes in and when he goes out"}, {"pk": 4039479, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 23, "verse": 8, "text": "So the commanders of hundreds did everything the priest Jehoiada commanded. They each brought their men\u2009\u2014\u2009those coming on duty on the Sabbath and those going off duty on the Sabbath\u2009\u2014\u2009for the priest Jehoiada did not release the divisions. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da 1Ch 24:1"}, {"pk": 4039480, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 23, "verse": 9, "text": "The priest Jehoiada gave to the commanders of hundreds King David\u2019s spears, shields, and quivers [2] that were in God\u2019s temple.", "comment": "[2] Or spears and large and small shields"}, {"pk": 4039481, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 23, "verse": 10, "text": "Then he stationed all the troops with their weapons in hand surrounding the king\u2009\u2014\u2009from the right side of the temple to the left side, by the altar and by the temple."}, {"pk": 4039482, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 23, "verse": 11, "text": "They brought out the king\u2019s son, put the crown on him, gave him the testimony, \u24db and made him king. Jehoiada and his sons anointed him and cried, \u201cLong live the king!\u201d \u24dc", "comment": "\u24db Ex 25:16,21; 31:18
\u24dc 1Sm 10:24"}, {"pk": 4039483, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 23, "verse": 12, "text": "When Athaliah heard the noise from the troops, the guards, and those praising the king, she went to the troops in the LORD\u2019s temple."}, {"pk": 4039484, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 23, "verse": 13, "text": "As she looked, there was the king standing by his pillar [3] at the entrance. The commanders and the trumpeters were by the king, and all the people of the land were rejoicing and blowing trumpets \u24dd while the singers with musical instruments were leading the praise. Athaliah tore her clothes and screamed, \u201cTreason! Treason!\u201d", "comment": "[3] LXX reads post
\u24dd Nm 10:7-10"}, {"pk": 4039485, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 23, "verse": 14, "text": "Then the priest Jehoiada sent out the commanders of hundreds, those in charge of the army, saying, \u201cTake her out between the ranks, and put anyone who follows her to death by the sword,\u201d for the priest had said, \u201cDon\u2019t put her to death in the LORD\u2019s temple.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4039486, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 23, "verse": 15, "text": "So they arrested her, and she went by the entrance of the Horse Gate \u24d0 to the king\u2019s palace, where they put her to death.", "comment": "\u24d0 Neh 3:28; Jr 31:40"}, {"pk": 4039487, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 23, "verse": 16, "text": "Then Jehoiada made a covenant between himself, the king, and the people that they would be the LORD\u2019s people."}, {"pk": 4039488, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 23, "verse": 17, "text": "So all the people went to the temple of Baal and tore it down. They smashed its altars and images and killed Mattan, the priest of Baal, at the altars. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Dt 13:6-9; 1Kg 18:40"}, {"pk": 4039489, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 23, "verse": 18, "text": "Then Jehoiada put the oversight of the LORD\u2019s temple into the hands of the Levitical priests, \u24d2 whom David had appointed \u24d3 over the LORD\u2019s temple, to offer burnt offerings to the LORD as it is written in the law of Moses, \u24d4 with rejoicing and song ordained by [4] David.", "comment": "[4] Lit song on the hands of
\u24d2 2Ch 5:5
\u24d3 1Ch 23:6,25-31
\u24d4 2Kg 14:6; 2Ch 17:9; Ezr 7:6; Neh 8:1"}, {"pk": 4039490, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 23, "verse": 19, "text": "He stationed gatekeepers \u24d5 at the gates of the LORD\u2019s temple so that nothing unclean could enter for any reason.", "comment": "\u24d5 1Ch 9:22"}, {"pk": 4039491, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 23, "verse": 20, "text": "Then he took with him the commanders of hundreds, the nobles, the governors of the people, and all the people of the land and brought the king down from the LORD\u2019s temple. They entered the king\u2019s palace through the Upper Gate and seated the king on the throne of the kingdom."}, {"pk": 4039492, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 23, "verse": 21, "text": "All the people of the land rejoiced, and the city was quiet, for they had put Athaliah to death by the sword."}, {"pk": 4039493, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 24, "verse": 1, "text": "Joash \u24d6 was seven years old when he became king, and he reigned forty years in Jerusalem. His mother\u2019s name was Zibiah; she was from Beer-sheba.", "comment": "\u24d6 2Kg 11:21; 12:1-2"}, {"pk": 4039494, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 24, "verse": 2, "text": "Throughout the time of the priest Jehoiada, Joash did what was right in the LORD\u2019s sight. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 2Ch 26:4-5"}, {"pk": 4039495, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 24, "verse": 3, "text": "Jehoiada acquired two wives for him, and he was the father of sons and daughters."}, {"pk": 4039496, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 24, "verse": 4, "text": "Afterward, \u24d8 Joash took it to heart to renovate \u24d9 the LORD\u2019s temple.", "comment": "\u24d8 2Kg 12:4-12
\u24d9 2Ch 24:7"}, {"pk": 4039497, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 24, "verse": 5, "text": "So he gathered the priests and Levites and said, \u201cGo out to the cities of Judah and collect silver from all Israel to repair the temple of your God as needed year by year, \u24da and do it quickly.\u201d However, the Levites did not hurry.", "comment": "\u24da Ex 30:12-16; 2Ch 34:9-10; Neh 10:32; Mt 17:24"}, {"pk": 4039498, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 24, "verse": 6, "text": "So the king called Jehoiada the high priest and said, \u201cWhy haven\u2019t you required the Levites to bring from Judah and Jerusalem the tax imposed by the LORD\u2019s servant Moses and the assembly of Israel for the tent \u24db of the testimony?", "comment": "\u24db Nm 1:50"}, {"pk": 4039499, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 24, "verse": 7, "text": "For the sons of that wicked Athaliah broke into the LORD\u2019s temple and even used the sacred things of the LORD\u2019s temple for the Baals.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4039500, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 24, "verse": 8, "text": "At the king\u2019s command a chest was made and placed outside the gate of the LORD\u2019s temple."}, {"pk": 4039501, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 24, "verse": 9, "text": "Then a proclamation \u24dc was issued in Judah and Jerusalem that the tax God\u2019s servant Moses imposed on Israel in the wilderness be brought to the LORD.", "comment": "\u24dc 2Ch 36:22"}, {"pk": 4039502, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 24, "verse": 10, "text": "All the leaders and all the people rejoiced, brought the tax, and put it in the chest until it was full."}, {"pk": 4039503, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 24, "verse": 11, "text": "Whenever the chest was brought by the Levites to the king\u2019s overseers, and when they saw that there was a large amount of silver, the king\u2019s secretary and the high priest\u2019s deputy came and emptied the chest, picked it up, and returned it to its place. They did this daily and gathered the silver in abundance."}, {"pk": 4039504, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 24, "verse": 12, "text": "Then the king and Jehoiada gave it to those in charge of the labor on the LORD\u2019s temple, who were hiring stonecutters and carpenters to renovate the LORD\u2019s temple, also blacksmiths and coppersmiths to repair the LORD\u2019s temple. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd 2Kg 22:4-6"}, {"pk": 4039505, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 24, "verse": 13, "text": "The workmen did their work, and through them the repairs progressed. They restored God\u2019s temple to its specifications and reinforced it."}, {"pk": 4039506, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 24, "verse": 14, "text": "When they finished, they presented the rest of the silver to the king and Jehoiada, who made articles for the LORD\u2019s temple with it\u2009\u2014\u2009articles for ministry and for making burnt offerings, and ladles [1] and articles of gold and silver. They regularly offered burnt offerings in the LORD\u2019s temple throughout Jehoiada\u2019s life.", "comment": "[1] Or dishes, or spoons; lit palms"}, {"pk": 4039507, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 24, "verse": 15, "text": "Jehoiada died when he was old and full of days; he was 130 years old at his death."}, {"pk": 4039508, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 24, "verse": 16, "text": "He was buried in the city of David with the kings \u24d0 because he had done what was good in Israel with respect to God and his temple.", "comment": "\u24d0 2Ch 21:20; 24:25"}, {"pk": 4039509, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 24, "verse": 17, "text": "However, after Jehoiada died, the rulers of Judah came and paid homage to the king. Then the king listened to them,"}, {"pk": 4039510, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 24, "verse": 18, "text": "and they abandoned the temple of the LORD, the God of their ancestors, and served the Asherah poles and the idols. \u24d1 So there was wrath \u24d2 against Judah and Jerusalem for this guilt of theirs.", "comment": "\u24d1 Ex 34:12-14
\u24d2 Jos 22:20"}, {"pk": 4039511, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 24, "verse": 19, "text": "Nevertheless, he sent them prophets \u24d3 to bring them back to the LORD; they admonished them, but the people would not listen. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d3 Jr 7:25
\u24d4 Neh 9:30; Ps 81:8-11; Jr 11:6-8"}, {"pk": 4039512, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 24, "verse": 20, "text": "The Spirit of God enveloped [2] \u24d5 Zechariah son of Jehoiada the priest. He stood above the people and said to them, \u201cThis is what God says, \u2018Why are you transgressing the LORD\u2019s commands so that you do not prosper? \u24d6 Because you have abandoned the LORD, he has abandoned you.\u2019\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 Nm 14:41
[2] Lit clothed
\u24d5 Jdg 6:34; 1Ch 12:18
\u24d7 2Ch 15:2"}, {"pk": 4039513, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 24, "verse": 21, "text": "But they conspired against him and stoned him at the king\u2019s command in the courtyard of the LORD\u2019s temple. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Neh 9:26; Mt 23:35; Lk 11:51"}, {"pk": 4039514, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 24, "verse": 22, "text": "King Joash didn\u2019t remember the kindness that Zechariah\u2019s father Jehoiada had extended to him, but killed his son. While he was dying, he said, \u201cMay the LORD see and demand \u24d9 an account.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d9 Gn 9:5"}, {"pk": 4039515, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 24, "verse": 23, "text": "At the turn of the year, an Aramean army attacked Joash. \u24da They entered Judah and Jerusalem and destroyed all the leaders of the people among them and sent all the plunder to the king of Damascus.", "comment": "\u24da 2Kg 12:17"}, {"pk": 4039516, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 24, "verse": 24, "text": "Although the Aramean army came with only a few men, the LORD handed over \u24db a vast army to them because the people of Judah had abandoned \u24dc the LORD, the God of their ancestors. So they executed judgment on Joash.", "comment": "\u24db 2Ch 16:7-8
\u24dc 2Ch 24:20"}, {"pk": 4039517, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 24, "verse": 25, "text": "When \u24dd the Arameans saw that Joash had many wounds, they left him. His servants conspired against him, and killed him on his bed, because he had shed the blood of the sons of the priest Jehoiada. So he died, and they buried him in the city of David, but they did not bury him in the tombs of the kings. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 2Ch 24:16
\u24dd 2Kg 12:19-21"}, {"pk": 4039518, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 24, "verse": 26, "text": "Those who conspired against him were Zabad, son of the Ammonite woman Shimeath, and Jehozabad, son of the Moabite woman Shimrith. [3] \u24d1", "comment": "[3] = Shomer in 2Kg 12:21
\u24d1 2Kg 12:21"}, {"pk": 4039519, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 24, "verse": 27, "text": "The accounts concerning his sons, the many divine pronouncements about him, and the restoration \u24d2 of God\u2019s temple are recorded in the Writing \u24d3 of the Book of the Kings. His son Amaziah became king in his place.", "comment": "\u24d3 2Ch 13:22
\u24d2 2Ch 24:12"}, {"pk": 4039520, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 25, "verse": 1, "text": "Amaziah \u24d4 became king when he was twenty-five years old, and he reigned twenty-nine years in Jerusalem. His mother\u2019s name was Jehoaddan; she was from Jerusalem.", "comment": "\u24d4 2Kg 14:2-6"}, {"pk": 4039521, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 25, "verse": 2, "text": "He did what was right in the LORD\u2019s sight but not wholeheartedly. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 2Kg 25:14"}, {"pk": 4039522, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 25, "verse": 3, "text": "As soon as the kingdom was firmly in his grasp, [1] he executed his servants who had killed his father the king.", "comment": "[1] LXX, Syr; MT reads was strong on him; 1Kg 14:4"}, {"pk": 4039523, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 25, "verse": 4, "text": "However, he did not put their children to death, because\u2009\u2014\u2009as it is written in the Law, in the book of Moses, \u24d6 where the LORD commanded\u2009\u2014\u2009\u201cFathers are not to die because of children, and children are not to die because of fathers, but each one will die for his own sin.\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 2Ch 17:9; 23:18
\u24d7 Dt 24:16; Jr 31:30; Ezk 18:4,20"}, {"pk": 4039524, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 25, "verse": 5, "text": "Then Amaziah gathered Judah and assembled them according to ancestral families, [2] according to commanders of thousands, and according to commanders of hundreds. He numbered those twenty years old or more \u24d8 for all Judah and Benjamin. He found there to be three hundred thousand fit young men who could serve in the army, bearing spear and shield. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d8 Nm 1:3
[2] Lit house of fathers
\u24d9 2Ch 26:13"}, {"pk": 4039525, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 25, "verse": 6, "text": "Then for 7,500 pounds [3] of silver he hired one hundred thousand valiant warriors from Israel.", "comment": "[3] Lit 100 talents, also in v. 9"}, {"pk": 4039526, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 25, "verse": 7, "text": "However, a man of God \u24da came to him and said, \u201cKing, do not let Israel\u2019s army go with you, for the LORD is not with Israel\u2009\u2014\u2009all the Ephraimites.", "comment": "\u24da 2Kg 4:9"}, {"pk": 4039527, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 25, "verse": 8, "text": "But if you go with them, do it! Be strong for battle! But God will make you stumble before the enemy, \u24db for God has the power to help \u24dc or to make one stumble.\u201d", "comment": "\u24dc 2Ch 14:11; 20:6
\u24db Ps 64:7-8"}, {"pk": 4039528, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 25, "verse": 9, "text": "Then Amaziah said to the man of God, \u201cWhat should I do about the 7,500 pounds of silver I gave to Israel\u2019s division?\u201d The man of God replied, \u201cThe LORD is able to give you much more than this.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4039529, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 25, "verse": 10, "text": "So Amaziah released the division that came to him from Ephraim to go home. But they got very angry with Judah and returned home in a fierce rage."}, {"pk": 4039530, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 25, "verse": 11, "text": "Amaziah strengthened his position and led his people to the Salt Valley. He struck down ten thousand Seirites, [4]", "comment": "[4] = Edomites, also in v. 14"}, {"pk": 4039531, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 25, "verse": 12, "text": "and the Judahites captured ten thousand alive. They took them to the top of a cliff where they threw them off, and all of them were dashed to pieces."}, {"pk": 4039532, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 25, "verse": 13, "text": "As for the men of the division that Amaziah sent back so they would not go with him into battle, they raided the cities of Judah from Samaria to Beth-horon, struck down three thousand of their people, and took a great deal of plunder."}, {"pk": 4039533, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 25, "verse": 14, "text": "After Amaziah came from the attack on the Edomites, he brought the gods of the Seirites and set them up as his gods. He worshiped before them and burned incense to them. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd 2Ch 28:23"}, {"pk": 4039534, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 25, "verse": 15, "text": "So the LORD\u2019s anger was against Amaziah, and he sent a prophet to him, who said, \u201cWhy have you sought a people\u2019s gods that could not rescue their own people from you?\u201d \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 2Ch 25:11-12"}, {"pk": 4039535, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 25, "verse": 16, "text": "While he was still speaking to him, the king asked, \u201cHave we made you the king\u2019s counselor? Stop, why should you lose your life?\u201d So the prophet stopped, but he said, \u201cI know that God intends to destroy you, because you have done this and have not listened to my advice.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4039536, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 25, "verse": 17, "text": "King Amaziah of Judah took counsel \u24d1 and sent word to Jehoash [5] son of Jehoahaz, son of Jehu, king of Israel, and challenged him: \u201cCome, let\u2019s meet face to face.\u201d", "comment": "[5] Lit Joash
\u24d1 2Kg 14:8-14"}, {"pk": 4039537, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 25, "verse": 18, "text": "King Jehoash of Israel sent word to King Amaziah of Judah, saying, \u201cThe thistle in Lebanon sent a message to the cedar in Lebanon, saying, \u2018Give your daughter to my son as a wife.\u2019 Then a wild animal in Lebanon passed by and trampled the thistle. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Jdg 9:8-15"}, {"pk": 4039538, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 25, "verse": 19, "text": "You have said, \u2018Look, I [6] have defeated Edom,\u2019 and you have become overconfident [7] \u24d3 that you will get glory. Now stay at home. Why stir up such trouble so that you fall and Judah with you?\u201d", "comment": "[7] Lit and your heart has lifted you
[6] Some LXX mss, Old Lat, Tg, Vg; MT reads you
\u24d3 2Ch 26:16; 32:25"}, {"pk": 4039539, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 25, "verse": 20, "text": "But Amaziah would not listen, for this turn of events was from God in order to hand them over to their enemies because they went after the gods of Edom."}, {"pk": 4039540, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 25, "verse": 21, "text": "So King Jehoash of Israel advanced. He and King Amaziah of Judah met face to face at Beth-shemesh that belonged to Judah."}, {"pk": 4039541, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 25, "verse": 22, "text": "Judah was routed before Israel, and each man fled to his own tent."}, {"pk": 4039542, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 25, "verse": 23, "text": "King Jehoash of Israel captured Judah\u2019s King Amaziah son of Joash, son of Jehoahaz, [8] \u24d4 at Beth-shemesh. Then Jehoash took him to Jerusalem and broke down two hundred yards [9] of Jerusalem\u2019s wall from the Ephraim Gate to the Corner Gate. [10] \u24d5", "comment": "[8] = Ahaziah in 2Kg 14:13
\u24d4 2Ch 21:17; 22:1
[9] Lit 400 cubits
[10] Some Hb mss; other Hb mss read to Happoneh
\u24d5 2Kg 14:13"}, {"pk": 4039543, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 25, "verse": 24, "text": "He took all the gold, silver, all the utensils that were found with Obed-edom \u24d6 in God\u2019s temple, the treasures of the king\u2019s palace, and the hostages. Then he returned to Samaria.", "comment": "\u24d6 1Ch 26:15"}, {"pk": 4039544, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 25, "verse": 25, "text": "Judah\u2019s King Amaziah \u24d7 son of Joash lived fifteen years after the death of Israel\u2019s King Jehoash son of Jehoahaz.", "comment": "\u24d7 2Kg 14:17-20"}, {"pk": 4039545, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 25, "verse": 26, "text": "The rest of the events of Amaziah\u2019s reign, from beginning to end, are written in the Book of the Kings of Judah and Israel."}, {"pk": 4039546, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 25, "verse": 27, "text": "From the time Amaziah turned from following the LORD, a conspiracy was formed against him in Jerusalem, and he fled to Lachish. However, men were sent after him to Lachish, and they put him to death there."}, {"pk": 4039547, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 25, "verse": 28, "text": "They carried him back on horses and buried him with his fathers in the city of Judah. [11] \u24d8", "comment": "[11] Some Hb mss read city of David
\u24d8 2Kg 14:20"}, {"pk": 4039548, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 26, "verse": 1, "text": "All the people \u24d9 of Judah took Uzziah, [1] who was sixteen years old, and made him king in place of his father Amaziah.", "comment": "[1] = Azariah in 2Kg 14:21
\u24d9 2Kg 14:21-22"}, {"pk": 4039549, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 26, "verse": 2, "text": "After Amaziah the king rested with his fathers, Uzziah rebuilt Eloth [2] \u24da and restored it to Judah.", "comment": "\u24da 1Kg 9:26; 2Kg 14:22; 16:6
[2] LXX, Syr, Vg read Elath"}, {"pk": 4039550, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 26, "verse": 3, "text": "Uzziah was sixteen years old \u24db when he became king, and he reigned fifty-two years in Jerusalem. His mother\u2019s name was Jecoliah; she was from Jerusalem.", "comment": "\u24db 2Kg 15:2-3"}, {"pk": 4039551, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 26, "verse": 4, "text": "He did what was right in the LORD\u2019s sight just as his father Amaziah had done."}, {"pk": 4039552, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 26, "verse": 5, "text": "He sought God \u24dc throughout the lifetime of Zechariah, the teacher of the fear [3] \u24dd of God. During the time that he sought the LORD, God gave him success. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd Dn 1:17
\u24dc 2Ch 24:2
[3] Some Hb mss, LXX, Syr, Tg, Arabic; other Hb mss, Vg read visions
\u24d0 2Ch 15:2"}, {"pk": 4039553, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 26, "verse": 6, "text": "Uzziah went out to wage war against the Philistines, \u24d1 and he tore down the wall of Gath, the wall of Jabneh, and the wall of Ashdod. Then he built cities in the vicinity of Ashdod and among the Philistines.", "comment": "\u24d1 Is 14:29"}, {"pk": 4039554, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 26, "verse": 7, "text": "God helped him against the Philistines, the Arabs that live in Gur-baal, and the Meunites."}, {"pk": 4039555, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 26, "verse": 8, "text": "The Ammonites [4] paid tribute to Uzziah, \u24d2 and his fame spread as far as the entrance of Egypt, for God made him very powerful.", "comment": "[4] LXX reads Meunites
\u24d2 2Ch 17:11"}, {"pk": 4039556, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 26, "verse": 9, "text": "Uzziah built towers in Jerusalem at the Corner Gate, \u24d3 the Valley Gate, \u24d4 and the corner buttress, and he fortified them.", "comment": "\u24d4 Neh 2:13,15; 3:13
\u24d3 2Ch 25:23"}, {"pk": 4039557, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 26, "verse": 10, "text": "Since he had many cattle both in the Judean foothills [5] and the plain, he built towers in the desert and dug many wells. \u24d5 And since he was a lover of the soil, he had farmers and vinedressers in the hills and in the fertile lands. [6]", "comment": "[6] Or in Carmel
[5] Or the Shephelah
\u24d5 Gn 26:18-21"}, {"pk": 4039558, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 26, "verse": 11, "text": "Uzziah had an army equipped for combat that went out to war by division according to their assignments, as recorded by Jeiel the court secretary and Maaseiah the officer under the authority of Hananiah, one of the king\u2019s commanders."}, {"pk": 4039559, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 26, "verse": 12, "text": "The total number of family heads was 2,600 valiant warriors."}, {"pk": 4039560, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 26, "verse": 13, "text": "Under their authority was an army of 307,500 equipped for combat, a powerful force to help the king against the enemy. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 2Ch 25:5"}, {"pk": 4039561, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 26, "verse": 14, "text": "Uzziah provided the entire army with shields, spears, helmets, armor, bows, and slingstones."}, {"pk": 4039562, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 26, "verse": 15, "text": "He made skillfully designed devices in Jerusalem to shoot arrows and catapult large stones for use on the towers and on the corners. So his fame spread even to distant places, for he was wondrously helped until he became strong."}, {"pk": 4039563, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 26, "verse": 16, "text": "But when he became strong, he grew arrogant, \u24d7 and it led to his own destruction. He acted unfaithfully against the LORD his God by going into the LORD\u2019s sanctuary to burn incense on the incense altar. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 1Kg 13:1-4
\u24d7 Dt 32:15; 2Ch 25:19"}, {"pk": 4039564, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 26, "verse": 17, "text": "The priest Azariah, \u24d9 along with eighty brave priests of the LORD, went in after him.", "comment": "\u24d9 1Ch 6:10"}, {"pk": 4039565, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 26, "verse": 18, "text": "They took their stand \u24da against King Uzziah and said, \u201cUzziah, you have no right to offer incense to the LORD \u24db \u2009\u2014\u2009only the consecrated priests, the descendants of Aaron, have the right to offer incense. \u24dc Leave the sanctuary, for you have acted unfaithfully! You will not receive honor from the LORD God.\u201d", "comment": "\u24db Nm 16:39-40
\u24dc Ex 30:7-8
\u24da 2Ch 19:2"}, {"pk": 4039566, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 26, "verse": 19, "text": "Uzziah, with a firepan in his hand to offer incense, was enraged. But when he became enraged with the priests, in the presence of the priests in the LORD\u2019s temple beside the altar of incense, a skin disease \u24dd broke out on his forehead.", "comment": "\u24dd 2Kg 5:25-27"}, {"pk": 4039567, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 26, "verse": 20, "text": "Then Azariah the chief priest and all the priests turned to him and saw that he was diseased on his forehead. They rushed him out of there. He himself also hurried to get out because the LORD had afflicted him."}, {"pk": 4039568, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 26, "verse": 21, "text": "So King Uzziah was diseased to the time of his death. \u24d0 He lived in quarantine [7] \u24d1 with a serious skin disease and was excluded from access to the LORD\u2019s temple, while his son Jotham was over the king\u2019s household governing the people of the land.", "comment": "[7] Lit in a house of exemption from duty
\u24d0 2Kg 15:5-7
\u24d1 Lv 13:46"}, {"pk": 4039569, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 26, "verse": 22, "text": "Now the prophet Isaiah \u24d2 son of Amoz wrote about the rest of the events of Uzziah\u2019s reign, from beginning to end.", "comment": "\u24d2 Is 1:1"}, {"pk": 4039570, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 26, "verse": 23, "text": "Uzziah rested with his fathers, and he was buried with his fathers in the burial ground of the kings\u2019 cemetery, \u24d3 for they said, \u201cHe has a skin disease.\u201d His son Jotham became king in his place.", "comment": "\u24d3 2Ch 21:20"}, {"pk": 4039571, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 27, "verse": 1, "text": "Jotham was twenty-five years old \u24d4 when he became king, and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem. \u24d5 His mother\u2019s name was Jerushah daughter of Zadok.", "comment": "\u24d4 2Kg 15:33-35
\u24d5 2Ch 27:8"}, {"pk": 4039572, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 27, "verse": 2, "text": "He did what was right in the LORD\u2019s sight just as his father Uzziah had done. In addition, he didn\u2019t enter the LORD\u2019s sanctuary, \u24d6 but the people still behaved corruptly.", "comment": "\u24d6 2Ch 26:16-18"}, {"pk": 4039573, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 27, "verse": 3, "text": "Jotham built the Upper Gate of the LORD\u2019s temple, and he built extensively on the wall of Ophel. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 2Ch 33:14; Neh 3:26-27"}, {"pk": 4039574, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 27, "verse": 4, "text": "He also built cities in the hill country of Judah and fortresses and towers in the forests. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 2Ch 11:5"}, {"pk": 4039575, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 27, "verse": 5, "text": "He waged war against the king of the Ammonites. He overpowered the Ammonites, and that year they gave him 7,500 pounds [1] of silver, 50,000 bushels [2] of wheat, and 50,000 bushels of barley. They paid him the same in the second and third years.", "comment": "[1] Lit 100 talents
[2] Lit 10,000 cors"}, {"pk": 4039576, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 27, "verse": 6, "text": "So Jotham strengthened his position because he did not waver in obeying [3] the LORD his God. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 2Ch 26:5
[3] Lit he established his ways before"}, {"pk": 4039577, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 27, "verse": 7, "text": "As for the rest of the events \u24da of Jotham\u2019s reign, along with all his wars and his ways, note that they are written in the Book of the Kings of Israel and Judah.", "comment": "\u24da 2Kg 15:36-38"}, {"pk": 4039578, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 27, "verse": 8, "text": "He was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem."}, {"pk": 4039579, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 27, "verse": 9, "text": "Jotham rested with his fathers and was buried in the city of David. His son Ahaz became king in his place."}, {"pk": 4039580, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 28, "verse": 1, "text": "Ahaz was twenty years old \u24db when he became king, and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem. He did not do what was right in the LORD\u2019s sight \u24dc like his ancestor David,", "comment": "\u24db 2Kg 16:2-4
\u24dc 2Ch 27:2"}, {"pk": 4039581, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 28, "verse": 2, "text": "for he walked in the ways of the kings of Israel \u24dd and made cast images of the Baals. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd 2Ch 22:3
\u24d0 Ex 34:17"}, {"pk": 4039582, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 28, "verse": 3, "text": "He burned incense in Ben Hinnom Valley \u24d1 and burned his children in [1] \u24d2 the fire, imitating the detestable practices of the nations the LORD had dispossessed before the Israelites. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 2Ch 33:2
\u24d1 Jos 15:8; 18:16; 2Kg 23:10; Jr 7:29-34; 19:2-6
[1] LXX, Syr, Tg read and passed his children through
\u24d2 Lv 18:21; 2Kg 16:3; 2Ch 33:6"}, {"pk": 4039583, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 28, "verse": 4, "text": "He sacrificed and burned incense on the high places, \u24d4 on the hills, and under every green tree.", "comment": "\u24d4 2Ch 28:25"}, {"pk": 4039584, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 28, "verse": 5, "text": "So the LORD his God handed Ahaz over \u24d5 to the king of Aram. He attacked him and took many captives to Damascus. Ahaz was also handed over to the king of Israel, who struck him with great force:", "comment": "\u24d5 2Ch 24:24"}, {"pk": 4039585, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 28, "verse": 6, "text": "Pekah son of Remaliah killed one hundred twenty thousand in Judah in one day\u2009\u2014\u2009all brave men\u2009\u2014\u2009because they had abandoned the LORD God of their ancestors."}, {"pk": 4039586, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 28, "verse": 7, "text": "An Ephraimite warrior named Zichri killed the king\u2019s son Maaseiah, Azrikam governor of the palace, and Elkanah who was second to the king."}, {"pk": 4039587, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 28, "verse": 8, "text": "Then the Israelites took two hundred thousand captives from their brothers\u2009\u2014\u2009women, sons, and daughters. \u24d6 They also took a great deal of plunder from them and brought it to Samaria.", "comment": "\u24d6 2Ch 11:4"}, {"pk": 4039588, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 28, "verse": 9, "text": "A prophet of the LORD named Oded was there. He went out to meet the army that came to Samaria and said to them, \u201cLook, the LORD God of your ancestors handed them over to you because of his wrath against Judah, \u24d7 but you slaughtered them in a rage that has reached heaven. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Ezr 9:6; Rv 18:5
\u24d7 Is 47:6"}, {"pk": 4039589, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 28, "verse": 10, "text": "Now you plan to reduce the people of Judah and Jerusalem, male and female, to slavery. Are you not also guilty before the LORD your God?"}, {"pk": 4039590, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 28, "verse": 11, "text": "Listen to me and return the captives you took from your brothers, \u24d9 for the LORD\u2019s burning anger is on you.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d9 2Ch 28:8"}, {"pk": 4039591, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 28, "verse": 12, "text": "So some men who were leaders of the Ephraimites\u2009\u2014\u2009Azariah son of Jehohanan, Berechiah son of Meshillemoth, Jehizkiah son of Shallum, and Amasa son of Hadlai\u2009\u2014\u2009stood in opposition to those coming from the war."}, {"pk": 4039592, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 28, "verse": 13, "text": "They said to them, \u201cYou must not bring the captives here, for you plan to bring guilt on us from the LORD to add to our sins and our guilt. For we have much guilt, and burning anger is on Israel.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4039593, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 28, "verse": 14, "text": "The army left the captives and the plunder in the presence of the officers and the congregation."}, {"pk": 4039594, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 28, "verse": 15, "text": "Then the men who were designated by name \u24da took charge of the captives and provided clothes for their naked ones from the plunder. They clothed them, gave them sandals, food and drink, \u24db dressed their wounds, and provided donkeys for all the feeble. The Israelites brought them to Jericho, the City of Palms, \u24dc among their brothers. Then they returned to Samaria.", "comment": "\u24db 2Kg 6:22; Pr 25:21-22
\u24da 2Ch 28:12
\u24dc Dt 34:3"}, {"pk": 4039595, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 28, "verse": 16, "text": "At that time King Ahaz asked the king of Assyria for help. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd 2Kg 16:7"}, {"pk": 4039596, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 28, "verse": 17, "text": "The Edomites came again, attacked Judah, and took captives. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Ob 10-14"}, {"pk": 4039597, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 28, "verse": 18, "text": "The Philistines also raided the cities of the Judean foothills [2] and the Negev of Judah. \u24d1 They captured and occupied Beth-shemesh, Aijalon, and Gederoth, as well as Soco, Timnah, and Gimzo with their surrounding villages.", "comment": "\u24d1 Ezk 16:57
[2] Or the Shephelah"}, {"pk": 4039598, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 28, "verse": 19, "text": "For the LORD humbled Judah because of King Ahaz of Judah, [3] who threw off restraint in Judah and was unfaithful to the LORD.", "comment": "[3] Some Hb mss; other Hb mss read Israel"}, {"pk": 4039599, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 28, "verse": 20, "text": "Then King Tiglath-pileser [4] \u24d2 of Assyria came against Ahaz; he oppressed him and did not give him support. \u24d3", "comment": "[4] Text emended; MT reads Tilgath-pilneser; 1Ch 5:6,26
\u24d2 1Ch 5:26
\u24d3 2Ch 28:16"}, {"pk": 4039600, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 28, "verse": 21, "text": "Although Ahaz plundered the LORD\u2019s temple and the palace of the king and of the rulers and gave the plunder to the king of Assyria, it did not help him."}, {"pk": 4039601, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 28, "verse": 22, "text": "At the time of his distress, King Ahaz himself became more unfaithful to the LORD."}, {"pk": 4039602, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 28, "verse": 23, "text": "He sacrificed to the gods of Damascus which had defeated him; he said, \u201cSince the gods of the kings of Aram are helping them, I will sacrifice to them so that they will help me.\u201d \u24d4 But they were the downfall of him and of all Israel.", "comment": "\u24d4 Jr 44:17-18"}, {"pk": 4039603, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 28, "verse": 24, "text": "Then Ahaz gathered up the utensils of God\u2019s temple, cut them into pieces, \u24d5 shut the doors of the LORD\u2019s temple, \u24d6 and made himself altars on every street corner in Jerusalem. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 2Ch 30:14; 33:3-5
\u24d5 2Kg 16:17
\u24d6 2Ch 29:7"}, {"pk": 4039604, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 28, "verse": 25, "text": "He made high places in every city of Judah to offer incense to other gods, and he angered the LORD, the God of his ancestors."}, {"pk": 4039605, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 28, "verse": 26, "text": "As for the rest of his deeds \u24d8 and all his ways, from beginning to end, they are written in the Book of the Kings of Judah and Israel.", "comment": "\u24d8 2Kg 16:19-20"}, {"pk": 4039606, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 28, "verse": 27, "text": "Ahaz rested with his fathers and was buried in the city, in Jerusalem, but they did not bring him into the tombs of the kings of Israel. His son Hezekiah became king in his place."}, {"pk": 4039607, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 29, "verse": 1, "text": "Hezekiah was twenty-five years old \u24d9 when he became king, and he reigned twenty-nine years in Jerusalem. His mother\u2019s name was Abijah [1] daughter of Zechariah.", "comment": "\u24d9 2Kg 18:2-3
[1] = Abi in 2Kg 18:2"}, {"pk": 4039608, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 29, "verse": 2, "text": "He did what was right in the LORD\u2019s sight \u24da just as his ancestor David had done.", "comment": "\u24da 2Ch 28:1; 34:2"}, {"pk": 4039609, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 29, "verse": 3, "text": "In the first year of his reign, in the first month, he opened the doors of the LORD\u2019s temple and repaired them. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db 2Ch 28:24; 29:7"}, {"pk": 4039610, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 29, "verse": 4, "text": "Then he brought in the priests and Levites and gathered them in the eastern public square. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Ezr 10:9; Neh 8:1"}, {"pk": 4039611, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 29, "verse": 5, "text": "He said to them, \u201cHear me, Levites. Consecrate yourselves \u24dd now and consecrate the temple of the LORD, the God of your ancestors. Remove everything impure from the holy place.", "comment": "\u24dd 2Ch 29:15,34; 35:6"}, {"pk": 4039612, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 29, "verse": 6, "text": "For our fathers were unfaithful and did what is evil in the sight of the LORD our God. They abandoned him, turned their faces away from the LORD\u2019s dwelling place, and turned their backs on him. [2] \u24d0", "comment": "[2] Lit and they gave the back of the neck
\u24d0 Ezk 8:16"}, {"pk": 4039613, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 29, "verse": 7, "text": "They also closed the doors of the portico, extinguished the lamps, did not burn incense, and did not offer burnt offerings in the holy place of the God of Israel."}, {"pk": 4039614, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 29, "verse": 8, "text": "Therefore, the wrath of the LORD was on Judah and Jerusalem, and he made them an object of terror, horror, and mockery, [3] \u24d1 as you see with your own eyes.", "comment": "\u24d1 Dt 28:25; Jr 25:18
[3] Lit hissing"}, {"pk": 4039615, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 29, "verse": 9, "text": "Our fathers fell by the sword, and our sons, our daughters, and our wives are in captivity because of this. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 2Ch 28:5-8,17"}, {"pk": 4039616, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 29, "verse": 10, "text": "It is in my heart now to make a covenant with the LORD, the God of Israel \u24d3 so that his burning anger may turn away from us.", "comment": "\u24d3 2Ch 23:16"}, {"pk": 4039617, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 29, "verse": 11, "text": "My sons, don\u2019t be negligent now, for the LORD has chosen you to stand in his presence, to serve him, and to be his ministers and burners of incense.\u201d \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Nm 3:6; 8:6"}, {"pk": 4039618, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 29, "verse": 12, "text": "Then the Levites stood up: Mahath \u24d5 son of Amasai and Joel son of Azariah from the Kohathites; Kish son of Abdi and Azariah son of Jehallelel from the Merarites; \u24d6 Joah son of Zimmah and Eden son of Joah from the Gershonites;
", "comment": "\u24d6 Nm 3:19-20
\u24d5 2Ch 31:13"}, {"pk": 4039619, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 29, "verse": 13, "text": "Shimri and Jeuel from the Elizaphanites; Zechariah and Mattaniah from the Asaphites;
"}, {"pk": 4039620, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 29, "verse": 14, "text": "Jehiel [4] and Shimei from the Hemanites; Shemaiah and Uzziel from the Jeduthunites.
", "comment": "[4] Alt Hb tradition reads Jehuel"}, {"pk": 4039621, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 29, "verse": 15, "text": "They gathered their brothers together, consecrated themselves, \u24d7 and went according to the king\u2019s command by the words of the LORD \u24d8 to cleanse the LORD\u2019s temple. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 1Ch 23:28
\u24d7 2Ch 29:5
\u24d8 2Ch 30:12"}, {"pk": 4039622, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 29, "verse": 16, "text": "The priests went to the entrance of the LORD\u2019s temple to cleanse it. They took all the unclean things they found in the LORD\u2019s sanctuary to the courtyard of the LORD\u2019s temple. Then the Levites received them and took them outside to the Kidron Valley. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da 2Ch 15:16"}, {"pk": 4039623, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 29, "verse": 17, "text": "They began the consecration on the first day of the first month, and on the eighth day of the month they came to the portico of the LORD\u2019s temple. They consecrated the LORD\u2019s temple for eight days, and on the sixteenth day of the first month they finished."}, {"pk": 4039624, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 29, "verse": 18, "text": "Then they went inside to King Hezekiah and said, \u201cWe have cleansed the whole temple of the LORD, the altar of burnt offering and all its utensils, and the table for the rows of the Bread of the Presence and all its utensils."}, {"pk": 4039625, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 29, "verse": 19, "text": "We have set up and consecrated all the utensils that King Ahaz rejected during his reign \u24db when he became unfaithful. They are in front of the altar of the LORD.\u201d", "comment": "\u24db 2Ch 28:24"}, {"pk": 4039626, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 29, "verse": 20, "text": "King Hezekiah got up early, gathered the city officials, and went to the LORD\u2019s temple."}, {"pk": 4039627, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 29, "verse": 21, "text": "They brought seven bulls, seven rams, seven lambs, and seven male goats as a sin offering for the kingdom, for the sanctuary, and for Judah. Then he told the descendants of Aaron, the priests, to offer them on the altar of the LORD."}, {"pk": 4039628, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 29, "verse": 22, "text": "So they slaughtered the bulls, and the priests received the blood and splattered it on the altar. \u24dc They slaughtered the rams and splattered the blood on the altar. They slaughtered the lambs and splattered the blood on the altar.", "comment": "\u24dc Lv 4:18"}, {"pk": 4039629, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 29, "verse": 23, "text": "Then they brought the goats for the sin offering right into the presence of the king and the congregation, who laid their hands on them. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Lv 4:15"}, {"pk": 4039630, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 29, "verse": 24, "text": "The priests slaughtered the goats and put their blood on the altar for a sin offering, to make atonement for all Israel, \u24d0 for the king said that the burnt offering and sin offering were for all Israel.", "comment": "\u24d0 Lv 4:26"}, {"pk": 4039631, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 29, "verse": 25, "text": "Hezekiah stationed the Levites in the LORD\u2019s temple with cymbals, harps, and lyres \u24d1 according to the command of David, \u24d2 Gad the king\u2019s seer, \u24d3 and the prophet Nathan. \u24d4 For the command was from the LORD through his prophets.", "comment": "\u24d1 1Ch 15:16; 25:6
\u24d2 2Ch 8:14
\u24d3 2Sm 24:11
\u24d4 2Sm 7:2; 1Ch 29:29"}, {"pk": 4039632, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 29, "verse": 26, "text": "The Levites stood with the instruments of David, \u24d5 and the priests with the trumpets. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d5 1Ch 23:5
\u24d6 2Ch 5:12"}, {"pk": 4039633, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 29, "verse": 27, "text": "Then Hezekiah ordered that the burnt offering be offered on the altar. When the burnt offerings began, the song of the LORD and the trumpets began, accompanied by the instruments of King David of Israel."}, {"pk": 4039634, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 29, "verse": 28, "text": "The whole assembly was worshiping, singing the song, and blowing the trumpets\u2009\u2014\u2009all this continued until the burnt offering was completed."}, {"pk": 4039635, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 29, "verse": 29, "text": "When the burnt offerings were completed, the king and all those present with him bowed down and worshiped. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 2Ch 20:18"}, {"pk": 4039636, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 29, "verse": 30, "text": "Then King Hezekiah and the officials told the Levites to sing praise to the LORD in the words of David and of the seer Asaph. So they sang praises with rejoicing and knelt low and worshiped."}, {"pk": 4039637, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 29, "verse": 31, "text": "Hezekiah concluded, \u201cNow you are consecrated [5] to the LORD. Come near and bring sacrifices and thank offerings to the LORD\u2019s temple.\u201d So the congregation brought sacrifices and thank offerings, and all those with willing hearts \u24d8 brought burnt offerings.", "comment": "\u24d8 Ex 35:5,22; Ezr 1:4,6; 3:5
[5] Lit Now you have filled your hands"}, {"pk": 4039638, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 29, "verse": 32, "text": "The number of burnt offerings the congregation brought was seventy bulls, one hundred rams, and two hundred lambs; all these were for a burnt offering to the LORD."}, {"pk": 4039639, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 29, "verse": 33, "text": "Six hundred bulls and three thousand sheep and goats were consecrated."}, {"pk": 4039640, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 29, "verse": 34, "text": "However, since there were not enough priests, they weren\u2019t able to skin all the burnt offerings, so their Levite brothers helped them \u24d9 until the work was finished and until the priests consecrated themselves. For the Levites were more conscientious [6] \u24da to consecrate themselves than the priests were. \u24db", "comment": "\u24da Ps 32:11; 64:10
\u24d9 2Ch 35:11
[6] Lit upright of heart; Ps 32:11; 64:10
\u24db 2Ch 30:3"}, {"pk": 4039641, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 29, "verse": 35, "text": "Furthermore, the burnt offerings were abundant, along with the fat of the fellowship offerings \u24dc and with the drink offerings \u24dd for the burnt offering. So the service of the LORD\u2019s temple was established.", "comment": "\u24dd Nm 15:5-10
\u24dc Lv 3:16"}, {"pk": 4039642, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 29, "verse": 36, "text": "Then Hezekiah and all the people rejoiced over how God had prepared the people, for it had come about suddenly."}, {"pk": 4039643, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 30, "verse": 1, "text": "Then Hezekiah sent word throughout all Israel and Judah, and he also wrote letters to Ephraim and Manasseh to come to the LORD\u2019s temple in Jerusalem to observe the Passover of the LORD, the God of Israel. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Ex 12:1-28; 13:1-10"}, {"pk": 4039644, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 30, "verse": 2, "text": "For the king and his officials and the entire congregation in Jerusalem decided to observe the Passover of the LORD in the second month, \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Nm 9:6-14; 2Ch 30:13,15"}, {"pk": 4039645, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 30, "verse": 3, "text": "because they were not able to observe it at the appropriate time. Not enough of the priests had consecrated themselves, \u24d2 and the people hadn\u2019t been gathered together in Jerusalem.", "comment": "\u24d2 2Ch 29:34"}, {"pk": 4039646, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 30, "verse": 4, "text": "The proposal pleased the king and the congregation,"}, {"pk": 4039647, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 30, "verse": 5, "text": "so they affirmed the proposal and spread the message throughout all Israel, from Beer-sheba to Dan, \u24d3 to come to observe the Passover of the LORD, the God of Israel in Jerusalem, for they hadn\u2019t observed it often, [1] as prescribed. [2]", "comment": "[1] Or in great numbers
\u24d3 Jdg 20:1
[2] Lit often, according to what is written"}, {"pk": 4039648, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 30, "verse": 6, "text": "So the couriers \u24d4 went throughout Israel and Judah with letters from the hand of the king and his officials, and according to the king\u2019s command, saying, \u201cIsraelites, return to the LORD, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel so that he may return to those of you who remain, who have escaped the grasp of the kings of Assyria. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d4 Est 8:14; Jb 9:25; Jr 51:31
\u24d5 2Ch 28:20"}, {"pk": 4039649, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 30, "verse": 7, "text": "Don\u2019t be like your fathers and your brothers who were unfaithful to the LORD, the God of their ancestors \u24d6 so that he made them an object of horror \u24d7 as you yourselves see.", "comment": "\u24d6 Ezk 20:13
\u24d7 2Ch 29:8"}, {"pk": 4039650, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 30, "verse": 8, "text": "Don\u2019t become obstinate [3] \u24d8 now like your fathers did. Give your allegiance [4] to the LORD, and come to his sanctuary that he has consecrated forever. Serve the LORD your God so that he may turn his burning anger away from you, \u24d9", "comment": "[4] Lit hand
[3] Lit Don\u2019t stiffen your neck
\u24d8 Ex 32:9
\u24d9 2Ch 29:10"}, {"pk": 4039651, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 30, "verse": 9, "text": "for when you return to the LORD, your brothers and your sons will receive mercy in the presence of their captors and will return to this land. \u24da For the LORD your God is gracious and merciful; \u24db he will not turn his face away from you if you return to him.\u201d", "comment": "\u24da Dt 30:2-3
\u24db Ex 34:6-7; Mc 7:18"}, {"pk": 4039652, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 30, "verse": 10, "text": "The couriers traveled from city to city in the land of Ephraim and Manasseh as far as Zebulun, but the inhabitants [5] laughed at them and mocked them. \u24dc", "comment": "[5] Lit but they
\u24dc 2Ch 36:16"}, {"pk": 4039653, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 30, "verse": 11, "text": "But some from Asher, Manasseh, and Zebulun humbled themselves and came to Jerusalem. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd 2Ch 30:18,21,25"}, {"pk": 4039654, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 30, "verse": 12, "text": "Also, the power of God was at work in Judah to unite them [6] to carry out the command of the king and his officials by the word of the LORD.", "comment": "[6] Lit to give them one heart"}, {"pk": 4039655, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 30, "verse": 13, "text": "A very large assembly of people was gathered in Jerusalem to observe the Festival of Unleavened Bread in the second month."}, {"pk": 4039656, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 30, "verse": 14, "text": "They proceeded to take away the altars that were in Jerusalem, \u24d0 and they took away the incense altars and threw them into the Kidron Valley. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d0 2Ch 28:24
\u24d1 2Ch 29:16"}, {"pk": 4039657, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 30, "verse": 15, "text": "They slaughtered the Passover lamb \u24d2 on the fourteenth day of the second month. The priests and Levites were ashamed, and they consecrated themselves and brought burnt offerings to the LORD\u2019s temple.", "comment": "\u24d2 2Ch 30:2-3"}, {"pk": 4039658, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 30, "verse": 16, "text": "They stood at their prescribed posts, \u24d3 according to the law of Moses, the man of God. The priests splattered the blood received from the Levites,", "comment": "\u24d3 2Ch 35:10,15"}, {"pk": 4039659, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 30, "verse": 17, "text": "for there were many in the assembly who had not consecrated themselves, and so the Levites were in charge of slaughtering the Passover lambs for every unclean person to consecrate the lambs to the LORD. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 2Ch 29:34"}, {"pk": 4039660, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 30, "verse": 18, "text": "A large number of the people\u2009\u2014\u2009many from Ephraim, Manasseh, Issachar, and Zebulun\u2009\u2014\u2009were ritually unclean, yet they had eaten the Passover \u24d5 contrary to what was written. \u24d6 But Hezekiah had interceded for them, saying, \u201cMay the good LORD provide atonement on behalf of", "comment": "\u24d5 Nm 9:10
\u24d6 Ex 12:43-49"}, {"pk": 4039661, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 30, "verse": 19, "text": "whoever sets his whole heart on seeking God, \u24d7 the LORD, the God of his ancestors, even though not according to the purification rules of the sanctuary.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d7 2Ch 19:3"}, {"pk": 4039662, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 30, "verse": 20, "text": "So the LORD heard Hezekiah and healed the people. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 41:4; Hs 14:4"}, {"pk": 4039663, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 30, "verse": 21, "text": "The Israelites who were present in Jerusalem observed the Festival of Unleavened Bread seven days with great joy, \u24d9 and the Levites and the priests praised the LORD day after day with loud instruments.", "comment": "\u24d9 Ex 12:15; 13:6"}, {"pk": 4039664, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 30, "verse": 22, "text": "Then Hezekiah encouraged [7] \u24da all the Levites who performed skillfully before the LORD. They ate at the appointed festival for seven days, sacrificing fellowship offerings and giving thanks to the LORD, the God of their ancestors. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Ezr 10:11
[7] Lit spoke to the heart of
\u24da 2Ch 32:6"}, {"pk": 4039665, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 30, "verse": 23, "text": "The whole congregation decided to observe \u24dc seven more days, so they observed seven days with joy,", "comment": "\u24dc 1Kg 8:65"}, {"pk": 4039666, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 30, "verse": 24, "text": "for King Hezekiah of Judah contributed one thousand bulls and seven thousand sheep for the congregation. Also, the officials contributed one thousand bulls and ten thousand sheep for the congregation, \u24dd and many priests consecrated themselves. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 2Ch 29:34; 30:3
\u24dd 2Ch 35:7-8"}, {"pk": 4039667, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 30, "verse": 25, "text": "Then the whole assembly of Judah with the priests and Levites, the whole assembly that came from Israel, the resident aliens who came from the land of Israel, and those who were living in Judah, rejoiced."}, {"pk": 4039668, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 30, "verse": 26, "text": "There was great rejoicing in Jerusalem, for nothing like this was known since the days of Solomon son of David, the king of Israel. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 2Ch 7:8-10"}, {"pk": 4039669, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 30, "verse": 27, "text": "Then the priests and the Levites \u24d2 stood to bless the people, \u24d3 and God heard them, and their prayer came into his holy dwelling place \u24d4 in heaven.", "comment": "\u24d3 Nm 6:23-27
\u24d2 2Ch 23:18
\u24d4 Dt 26:15; Ps 68:5"}, {"pk": 4039670, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 31, "verse": 1, "text": "When all this was completed, all Israel who had attended went out to the cities of Judah and broke up the sacred pillars, chopped down the Asherah poles, and tore down the high places and altars \u24d5 throughout Judah and Benjamin, as well as in Ephraim and Manasseh, to the last one. [1] Then all the Israelites returned to their cities, each to his own possession.", "comment": "\u24d5 2Kg 18:4
[1] Lit Manasseh, until finishing"}, {"pk": 4039671, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 31, "verse": 2, "text": "Hezekiah reestablished the divisions \u24d6 of the priests and Levites for the burnt offerings and fellowship offerings, for ministry, for giving thanks, and for praise in the gates of the camp of the LORD, \u24d7 each division corresponding to his service among the priests and Levites.", "comment": "\u24d6 1Ch 23:6-23; 24:1-19
\u24d7 1Ch 23:28-31"}, {"pk": 4039672, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 31, "verse": 3, "text": "The king contributed [2] from his own possessions \u24d8 for the regular morning and evening burnt offerings, the burnt offerings of the Sabbaths, of the New Moons, and of the appointed feasts, as written in the law of the LORD. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Nm 28
[2] Lit The king\u2019s portion
\u24d8 2Ch 35:7"}, {"pk": 4039673, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 31, "verse": 4, "text": "He told the people who lived in Jerusalem to give a contribution \u24da for the priests and Levites so that they could devote their energy to the law of the LORD.", "comment": "\u24da Nm 18:8"}, {"pk": 4039674, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 31, "verse": 5, "text": "When the word spread, the Israelites gave liberally of the best of the grain, new wine, fresh oil, honey, and of all the produce of the field, and they brought in an abundance, a tenth \u24db of everything.", "comment": "\u24db Neh 13:12"}, {"pk": 4039675, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 31, "verse": 6, "text": "As for the Israelites and Judahites who lived in the cities of Judah, they also brought a tenth of the herds and flocks, and a tenth of the dedicated things that were consecrated to the LORD their God. \u24dc They gathered them into large piles.", "comment": "\u24dc Lv 27:30; Dt 14:28"}, {"pk": 4039676, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 31, "verse": 7, "text": "In the third month they began building up the piles, and they finished in the seventh month."}, {"pk": 4039677, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 31, "verse": 8, "text": "When Hezekiah and his officials came and viewed the piles, they blessed the LORD and his people Israel."}, {"pk": 4039678, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 31, "verse": 9, "text": "Hezekiah asked the priests and Levites about the piles."}, {"pk": 4039679, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 31, "verse": 10, "text": "The chief priest Azariah, of the household of Zadok, \u24dd answered him, \u201cSince they began bringing the offering to the LORD\u2019s temple, we eat and are satisfied and there is plenty left over because the LORD has blessed his people; this abundance is what is left over.\u201d \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Mal 3:10
\u24dd 1Ch 6:8-9"}, {"pk": 4039680, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 31, "verse": 11, "text": "Hezekiah told them to prepare chambers \u24d1 in the LORD\u2019s temple, and they prepared them.", "comment": "\u24d1 1Kg 6:5"}, {"pk": 4039681, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 31, "verse": 12, "text": "The offering, the tenth, and the dedicated things were brought faithfully. Conaniah the Levite was the officer in charge of them, and his brother Shimei was second. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 2Ch 35:9"}, {"pk": 4039682, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 31, "verse": 13, "text": "Jehiel, Azaziah, Nahath, Asahel, Jerimoth, Jozabad, Eliel, Ismachiah, Mahath, and Benaiah were deputies under the authority of Conaniah and his brother Shimei by appointment of King Hezekiah and of Azariah the chief official of God\u2019s temple."}, {"pk": 4039683, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 31, "verse": 14, "text": "Kore son of Imnah the Levite, the keeper of the East Gate, was over the freewill offerings to God to distribute the contribution to the LORD and the consecrated things. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 1Ch 26:26-28"}, {"pk": 4039684, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 31, "verse": 15, "text": "Eden, \u24d4 Miniamin, Jeshua, Shemaiah, Amariah, and Shecaniah in the cities of the priests \u24d5 were to distribute it faithfully under his authority to their brothers by divisions, whether large or small.", "comment": "\u24d4 2Ch 29:12
\u24d5 Jos 21:9-19"}, {"pk": 4039685, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 31, "verse": 16, "text": "In addition, they distributed it to males registered by genealogy three [3] \u24d6 years old and above; to all who would enter the LORD\u2019s temple for their daily duty, \u24d7 for their service in their responsibilities according to their divisions.", "comment": "[3] Or 30; 1Ch 23:3
\u24d6 1Ch 23:3
\u24d7 Ezr 3:4"}, {"pk": 4039686, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 31, "verse": 17, "text": "They distributed also to those recorded by genealogy of the priests by their ancestral families and the Levites twenty years old and above, \u24d8 by their responsibilities in their divisions;", "comment": "\u24d8 1Ch 23:24"}, {"pk": 4039687, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 31, "verse": 18, "text": "to those registered by genealogy\u2009\u2014\u2009with all their dependents, wives, sons, and daughters\u2009\u2014\u2009of the whole assembly (for they had faithfully consecrated themselves as holy);"}, {"pk": 4039688, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 31, "verse": 19, "text": "and to the descendants of Aaron, the priests, in the common fields of their cities, \u24d9 in each and every city. There were men who were registered by name \u24da to distribute a portion to every male among the priests and to every Levite recorded by genealogy.", "comment": "\u24da 2Ch 31:12-15
\u24d9 Lv 25:34; Nm 35:2-5"}, {"pk": 4039689, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 31, "verse": 20, "text": "Hezekiah did this throughout all Judah. He did what was good and upright and true before the LORD his God. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db 2Kg 20:3; 22:2"}, {"pk": 4039690, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 31, "verse": 21, "text": "He was diligent in every deed that he began in the service of God\u2019s temple, in the instruction and the commands, in order to seek his God, and he prospered."}, {"pk": 4039691, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 32, "verse": 1, "text": "After these faithful deeds, King Sennacherib of Assyria came and entered Judah. He laid siege to the fortified cities and intended [1] to break into them. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc 2Kg 18:13; Is 36:1
[1] Lit said to himself"}, {"pk": 4039692, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 32, "verse": 2, "text": "Hezekiah saw that Sennacherib had come and that he planned [2] war on Jerusalem,", "comment": "[2] Lit that his face was for"}, {"pk": 4039693, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 32, "verse": 3, "text": "so he consulted with his officials and his warriors about stopping up the water of the springs that were outside the city, and they helped him."}, {"pk": 4039694, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 32, "verse": 4, "text": "Many people gathered and stopped up all the springs \u24dd and the stream that flowed through the land; \u24d0 they said, \u201cWhy should the kings of Assyria come and find abundant water?\u201d", "comment": "\u24dd 2Kg 20:20
\u24d0 2Ch 32:30"}, {"pk": 4039695, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 32, "verse": 5, "text": "Then Hezekiah strengthened his position by rebuilding the entire broken-down wall \u24d1 and heightening the towers and the other outside wall. \u24d2 He repaired the supporting terraces \u24d3 of the city of David, and made an abundance of weapons and shields.", "comment": "\u24d2 2Kg 25:4
\u24d1 2Ch 25:23
\u24d3 2Sm 5:9; 1Kg 9:15"}, {"pk": 4039696, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 32, "verse": 6, "text": "He set military commanders over the people and gathered the people in the square of the city gate. Then he encouraged them, [3] \u24d4 saying,", "comment": "[3] Lit he spoke to their hearts
\u24d4 2Ch 30:22"}, {"pk": 4039697, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 32, "verse": 7, "text": "\u201cBe strong and courageous! \u24d5 Don\u2019t be afraid or discouraged before the king of Assyria or before the large army that is with him, for there are more with us than with him. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d5 Dt 31:6; Jos 1:6-9; 10:25; 1Ch 22:13; Ps 31:24
\u24d6 2Kg 6:16; 1Jn 4:4"}, {"pk": 4039698, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 32, "verse": 8, "text": "He has only human strength, [4] but we have the LORD our God to help us and to fight our battles.\u201d \u24d7 So the people relied on the words of King Hezekiah of Judah.", "comment": "[4] Lit With him an arm of flesh
\u24d7 2Ch 20:17; Is 31:3; Jr 17:5"}, {"pk": 4039699, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 32, "verse": 9, "text": "After this, \u24d8 while King Sennacherib of Assyria with all his armed forces besieged [5] Lachish, he sent his servants to Jerusalem against King Hezekiah of Judah and against all those of Judah who were in Jerusalem, saying,", "comment": "[5] Lit with his dominion was against
\u24d8 2Kg 18:17-22; Is 36:2-7"}, {"pk": 4039700, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 32, "verse": 10, "text": "\u201cThis is what King Sennacherib of Assyria says: \u2018What are you relying on that you remain in Jerusalem under siege?"}, {"pk": 4039701, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 32, "verse": 11, "text": "Isn\u2019t Hezekiah misleading you to give you over to death by famine and thirst when he says, \u201cThe LORD our God will keep us from the grasp of the king of Assyria\u201d?"}, {"pk": 4039702, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 32, "verse": 12, "text": "Didn\u2019t Hezekiah himself remove his high places and his altars \u24d9 and say to Judah and Jerusalem, \u201cYou must worship before one altar, and you must burn incense on it\u201d?", "comment": "\u24d9 2Ch 31:1"}, {"pk": 4039703, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 32, "verse": 13, "text": "\u201c\u2018Don\u2019t you know \u24da what I and my fathers have done to all the peoples of the lands? Have any of the national gods of the lands been able to rescue their land from my power?", "comment": "\u24da 2Kg 18:33-35; Is 36:18-20"}, {"pk": 4039704, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 32, "verse": 14, "text": "Who among all the gods of these nations that my predecessors completely destroyed was able to rescue his people from my power, that your God should be able to deliver you from my power? \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Is 10:9-11"}, {"pk": 4039705, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 32, "verse": 15, "text": "So now, \u24dc don\u2019t let Hezekiah deceive you, and don\u2019t let him mislead you like this. Don\u2019t believe him, for no god of any nation or kingdom has been able to rescue his people from my power or the power of my fathers. How much less will your God rescue you from my power!\u2009\u2019\u201d", "comment": "\u24dc 2Kg 18:28-30; Is 36:13-15"}, {"pk": 4039706, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 32, "verse": 16, "text": "His servants said more against the LORD God and against his servant Hezekiah."}, {"pk": 4039707, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 32, "verse": 17, "text": "He also wrote letters to mock the LORD, the God of Israel, saying against him: Just like the national gods of the lands that did not rescue their people from my power, so Hezekiah\u2019s God will not rescue his people from my power. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd 2Ch 32:14"}, {"pk": 4039708, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 32, "verse": 18, "text": "Then they called out loudly in Hebrew [6] to the people of Jerusalem, who were on the wall, to frighten and discourage them in order that he might capture the city.", "comment": "[6] Lit Judahite"}, {"pk": 4039709, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 32, "verse": 19, "text": "They spoke against the God of Jerusalem like they had spoken against the gods of the peoples of the earth, which were made by human hands."}, {"pk": 4039710, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 32, "verse": 20, "text": "King Hezekiah and the prophet Isaiah son of Amoz prayed about this and cried out to heaven, \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 2Kg 19:15; Is 37:15-16"}, {"pk": 4039711, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 32, "verse": 21, "text": "and the LORD sent an angel who annihilated every valiant warrior, leader, and commander in the camp of the king of Assyria. So the king of Assyria returned in disgrace to his land. He went to the temple of his god, and there some of his own children struck him down with the sword. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 2Kg 19:35-37; Is 37:36-38"}, {"pk": 4039712, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 32, "verse": 22, "text": "So the LORD saved Hezekiah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem from the power of King Sennacherib of Assyria and from the power of all others. He gave them rest [7] \u24d2 on every side.", "comment": "[7] Lit He led them; Ps 23:2
\u24d2 Ps 23:2"}, {"pk": 4039713, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 32, "verse": 23, "text": "Many were bringing an offering to the LORD to Jerusalem and valuable gifts to King Hezekiah of Judah, and he was exalted in the eyes of all the nations after that. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 2Sm 8:10; 2Ch 9:23-24"}, {"pk": 4039714, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 32, "verse": 24, "text": "In those days Hezekiah became sick to the point of death, so he prayed to the LORD, and he spoke to him and gave him a miraculous sign. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 2Kg 20:1-3,8-11; Is 38:1-3,7-8"}, {"pk": 4039715, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 32, "verse": 25, "text": "However, because his heart was proud, \u24d5 Hezekiah didn\u2019t respond according to the benefit that had come to him. So there was wrath on him, Judah, and Jerusalem. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d5 2Ch 26:16; 32:31
\u24d6 2Ch 24:18"}, {"pk": 4039716, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 32, "verse": 26, "text": "Then Hezekiah humbled himself for the pride of his heart\u2009\u2014\u2009he and the inhabitants of Jerusalem\u2009\u2014\u2009so the LORD\u2019s wrath didn\u2019t come \u24d7 on them during Hezekiah\u2019s lifetime. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d7 Jr 26:18-19
\u24d8 2Kg 20:18-19; Is 39:7-8"}, {"pk": 4039717, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 32, "verse": 27, "text": "Hezekiah had abundant riches and glory, and he made himself treasuries for silver, gold, precious stones, spices, shields, and every desirable item."}, {"pk": 4039718, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 32, "verse": 28, "text": "He made warehouses for the harvest of grain, new wine, and fresh oil, and stalls for all kinds of cattle, and pens for flocks."}, {"pk": 4039719, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 32, "verse": 29, "text": "He made cities for himself, and he acquired vast numbers of flocks and herds, for God gave him abundant possessions."}, {"pk": 4039720, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 32, "verse": 30, "text": "This same Hezekiah blocked the outlet of the water of the Upper Gihon \u24d9 and channeled it smoothly downward and westward to the city of David. \u24da Hezekiah succeeded in everything he did.", "comment": "\u24d9 1Kg 1:33
\u24da 2Kg 20:20"}, {"pk": 4039721, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 32, "verse": 31, "text": "When the ambassadors of Babylon\u2019s rulers \u24db were sent [8] to him to inquire about the miraculous sign \u24dc that happened in the land, God left him to test him and discover what was in his heart. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dc 2Ch 32:24
\u24db 2Kg 20:12; Is 39:1
[8] LXX, Tg, Vg; MT reads of Babylon sent
\u24dd Dt 8:2; 13:3"}, {"pk": 4039722, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 32, "verse": 32, "text": "As for the rest of the events \u24d0 of Hezekiah\u2019s reign and his deeds of faithful love, note that they are written in the Visions of the Prophet Isaiah son of Amoz, \u24d1 and in the Book of the Kings of Judah and Israel. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 2Kg 18:9\u201420:19
\u24d0 2Kg 20:20-21
\u24d1 Is 36:1\u201439:8"}, {"pk": 4039723, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 32, "verse": 33, "text": "Hezekiah rested with his fathers and was buried on the ascent to the tombs of David\u2019s descendants. All Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem paid him honor at his death. His son Manasseh became king in his place."}, {"pk": 4039724, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 33, "verse": 1, "text": "Manasseh was twelve years old \u24d3 when he became king, and he reigned fifty-five years in Jerusalem.", "comment": "\u24d3 2Kg 21:1-9"}, {"pk": 4039725, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 33, "verse": 2, "text": "He did what was evil in the LORD\u2019s sight, imitating the detestable practices of the nations that the LORD had dispossessed before the Israelites. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 2Ch 28:3"}, {"pk": 4039726, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 33, "verse": 3, "text": "He rebuilt the high places that his father Hezekiah had torn down \u24d5 and reestablished the altars for the Baals. He made Asherah poles, and he bowed in worship to all the stars in the sky and served them.", "comment": "\u24d5 2Kg 18:4; 2Ch 31:1"}, {"pk": 4039727, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 33, "verse": 4, "text": "He built altars \u24d6 in the LORD\u2019s temple, where the LORD had said, \u201cJerusalem is where my name will remain forever.\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 2Ch 7:16
\u24d6 2Ch 28:24"}, {"pk": 4039728, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 33, "verse": 5, "text": "He built altars to all the stars in the sky in both courtyards \u24d8 of the LORD\u2019s temple.", "comment": "\u24d8 2Ch 4:9"}, {"pk": 4039729, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 33, "verse": 6, "text": "He passed his sons through the fire in Ben Hinnom Valley. \u24d9 He practiced witchcraft, divination, and sorcery, and consulted mediums and spiritists. \u24da He did a huge amount of evil in the LORD\u2019s sight, angering him.", "comment": "\u24d9 2Kg 16:3; 2Ch 28:3
\u24da Lv 19:31; 20:27; 2Kg 23:24"}, {"pk": 4039730, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 33, "verse": 7, "text": "Manasseh \u24db set up a carved image of the idol, which he had made, in God\u2019s temple \u24dc that God had spoken about to David and his son Solomon: \u201cI will establish my name forever [1] \u24dd in this temple and in Jerusalem, which I have chosen out of all the tribes of Israel. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd 2Kg 21:7
\u24db 1Kg 9:1-9
\u24dc Dt 16:21
[1] LXX, Syr, Tg, Vg; 2Kg 21:7; MT reads name for Elom
\u24d0 Dt 12:5; 1Kg 11:32"}, {"pk": 4039731, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 33, "verse": 8, "text": "I will never again remove the feet of the Israelites from the land where I stationed your [2] \u24d1 ancestors, \u24d2 if only they will be careful to do all I have commanded them through Moses\u2009\u2014\u2009all the law, statutes, and judgments.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d2 2Sm 7:10
[2] LXX, Syr, Vg read land I gave to their; 2Kg 21:8
\u24d1 2Kg 21:8"}, {"pk": 4039732, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 33, "verse": 9, "text": "So Manasseh caused Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem to stray so that they did worse evil than the nations the LORD had destroyed before the Israelites."}, {"pk": 4039733, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 33, "verse": 10, "text": "The LORD spoke to Manasseh and his people, but they didn\u2019t listen. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 2Kg 21:10-16"}, {"pk": 4039734, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 33, "verse": 11, "text": "So he brought against them the military commanders of the king of Assyria. They captured Manasseh with hooks, bound him with bronze shackles, and took him to Babylon. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 2Ch 36:6"}, {"pk": 4039735, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 33, "verse": 12, "text": "When he was in distress, he sought the favor of the LORD his God and earnestly humbled himself \u24d5 before the God of his ancestors.", "comment": "\u24d5 2Ch 32:26"}, {"pk": 4039736, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 33, "verse": 13, "text": "He prayed to him, and the LORD was receptive to his prayer. He granted his request \u24d6 and brought him back to Jerusalem, to his kingdom. So Manasseh came to know that the LORD is God. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Dn 4:32
\u24d6 Ezr 8:23"}, {"pk": 4039737, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 33, "verse": 14, "text": "After this, he built the outer wall of the city of David from west of Gihon \u24d8 in the valley to the entrance of the Fish Gate; \u24d9 he brought it around the Ophel, \u24da and he heightened it considerably. He also placed military commanders in all the fortified cities of Judah.", "comment": "\u24da 2Ch 27:3
\u24d8 1Kg 1:33; 2Ch 32:30
\u24d9 Neh 3:3"}, {"pk": 4039738, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 33, "verse": 15, "text": "He removed the foreign gods and the idol \u24db from the LORD\u2019s temple, along with all the altars that he had built on the mountain of the LORD\u2019s temple and in Jerusalem, and he threw them outside the city.", "comment": "\u24db 2Ch 33:3-7"}, {"pk": 4039739, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 33, "verse": 16, "text": "He built [3] the altar of the LORD and offered fellowship and thank offerings on it. Then he told Judah to serve the LORD, the God of Israel.", "comment": "[3] Some Hb mss, Syr, Tg, Arabic; other Hb mss, LXX, Vg read restored"}, {"pk": 4039740, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 33, "verse": 17, "text": "However, the people still sacrificed at the high places, \u24dc but only to the LORD their God.", "comment": "\u24dc 2Ch 32:12"}, {"pk": 4039741, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 33, "verse": 18, "text": "The rest of the events \u24dd of Manasseh\u2019s reign, along with his prayer \u24d0 to his God and the words of the seers who spoke to him in the name of the LORD, the God of Israel, are written in the Events of Israel\u2019s Kings.", "comment": "\u24dd 2Kg 21:17-24
\u24d0 2Ch 33:12-13"}, {"pk": 4039742, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 33, "verse": 19, "text": "His prayer and how God was receptive to his prayer, and all his sin and unfaithfulness and the sites where he built high places and set up Asherah poles and carved images before he humbled himself, they are written in the Events of Hozai."}, {"pk": 4039743, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 33, "verse": 20, "text": "Manasseh rested with his fathers, and he was buried in his own house. His son Amon became king in his place."}, {"pk": 4039744, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 33, "verse": 21, "text": "Amon was twenty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned two years in Jerusalem."}, {"pk": 4039745, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 33, "verse": 22, "text": "He did what was evil in the LORD\u2019s sight, just as his father Manasseh had done. \u24d1 Amon sacrificed to all the carved images that his father Manasseh had made, and he served them.", "comment": "\u24d1 2Ch 33:2"}, {"pk": 4039746, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 33, "verse": 23, "text": "But he did not humble himself before the LORD like his father Manasseh humbled himself; \u24d2 instead, Amon increased his guilt.", "comment": "\u24d2 2Ch 33:12,19"}, {"pk": 4039747, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 33, "verse": 24, "text": "So his servants conspired against him and put him to death \u24d3 in his own house.", "comment": "\u24d3 2Ch 25:27"}, {"pk": 4039748, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 33, "verse": 25, "text": "The common people [4] killed all who had conspired against King Amon, and they made his son Josiah king in his place.", "comment": "[4] Lit The people of the land"}, {"pk": 4039749, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 34, "verse": 1, "text": "Josiah was eight years old \u24d4 when he became king, and he reigned thirty-one years in Jerusalem.", "comment": "\u24d4 2Kg 22:1-2"}, {"pk": 4039750, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 34, "verse": 2, "text": "He did what was right in the LORD\u2019s sight and walked in the ways of his ancestor David; \u24d5 he did not turn aside to the right or the left.", "comment": "\u24d5 2Ch 29:2"}, {"pk": 4039751, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 34, "verse": 3, "text": "In the eighth year of his reign, while he was still a youth, Josiah began to seek the God of his ancestor David, \u24d6 and in the twelfth year he began to cleanse Judah and Jerusalem of the high places, the Asherah poles, the carved images, \u24d7 and the cast images.", "comment": "\u24d6 1Ch 28:9; 2Ch 11:16; 14:4; 15:12
\u24d7 2Ch 33:22"}, {"pk": 4039752, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 34, "verse": 4, "text": "Then in his presence the altars of the Baals were torn down, and he chopped down the shrines [1] that were above them. He shattered the Asherah poles, the carved images, and the cast images, crushed them to dust, and scattered \u24d8 them over the graves of those who had sacrificed to them. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 2Kg 23:6
[1] Lit incense altars, also in v. 7
\u24d8 Ex 32:20"}, {"pk": 4039753, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 34, "verse": 5, "text": "He burned the bones of the priests on their altars. \u24da So he cleansed Judah and Jerusalem.", "comment": "\u24da 2Kg 23:5,8,16,20"}, {"pk": 4039754, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 34, "verse": 6, "text": "He did the same in the cities \u24db of Manasseh, Ephraim, and Simeon, and as far as Naphtali and on their surrounding mountain shrines. [2]", "comment": "[2] One Hb tradition reads Naphtali with their swords; alt Hb tradition, Syr, Vg read Naphtali, the ruins all around; Hb obscure
\u24db 2Kg 23:15,19"}, {"pk": 4039755, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 34, "verse": 7, "text": "He tore down the altars, and he smashed the Asherah poles and the carved images to powder. He chopped down all the shrines throughout the land of Israel and returned to Jerusalem. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc 2Ch 31:1"}, {"pk": 4039756, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 34, "verse": 8, "text": "In the eighteenth year of his reign, \u24dd in order to cleanse the land and the temple, Josiah sent Shaphan son of Azaliah, along with Maaseiah the governor \u24d0 of the city and the court historian Joah son of Joahaz, to repair the temple of the LORD his God.", "comment": "\u24dd 2Kg 22:3-7
\u24d0 2Ch 18:25"}, {"pk": 4039757, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 34, "verse": 9, "text": "So they went to the high priest Hilkiah \u24d1 and gave him the silver brought into God\u2019s temple. The Levites and the doorkeepers had collected it from Manasseh, Ephraim, \u24d2 and from the entire remnant of Israel, and from all Judah, Benjamin, and the inhabitants of Jerusalem.", "comment": "\u24d2 2Ch 30:10,18
\u24d1 2Ch 34:14; 35:8"}, {"pk": 4039758, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 34, "verse": 10, "text": "They gave it to those doing the work\u2009\u2014\u2009those who oversaw the LORD\u2019s temple. They gave it to the workmen who were working in the LORD\u2019s temple, to repair and restore the temple;"}, {"pk": 4039759, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 34, "verse": 11, "text": "they gave it to the carpenters and builders and also used it to buy quarried stone and timbers\u2009\u2014\u2009for joining and making beams\u2009\u2014\u2009for the buildings that Judah\u2019s kings had destroyed."}, {"pk": 4039760, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 34, "verse": 12, "text": "The men were doing the work with integrity. Their overseers were Jahath and Obadiah, Levites from the Merarites, and Zechariah and Meshullam from the Kohathites as supervisors. The Levites were all skilled with musical instruments. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 1Ch 25:1"}, {"pk": 4039761, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 34, "verse": 13, "text": "They were also over the porters and were supervising all those doing the work task by task. Some of the Levites were secretaries, officers, and gatekeepers."}, {"pk": 4039762, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 34, "verse": 14, "text": "When they brought out the silver that had been deposited in the LORD\u2019s temple, the priest Hilkiah found the book of the law of the LORD written by the hand of Moses. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Dt 31:24-26"}, {"pk": 4039763, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 34, "verse": 15, "text": "Consequently, \u24d5 Hilkiah told the court secretary Shaphan, \u201cI have found the book of the law in the LORD\u2019s temple,\u201d and he gave the book to Shaphan.", "comment": "\u24d5 2Kg 22:8\u201423:3"}, {"pk": 4039764, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 34, "verse": 16, "text": "Shaphan took the book to the king, and also reported, \u201cYour servants are doing all that was placed in their hands."}, {"pk": 4039765, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 34, "verse": 17, "text": "They have emptied out the silver that was found in the LORD\u2019s temple and have given it to the overseers and to those doing the work.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4039766, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 34, "verse": 18, "text": "Then the court secretary Shaphan told the king, \u201cThe priest Hilkiah gave me a book,\u201d and Shaphan read from it in the presence of the king. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Dt 17:18-20"}, {"pk": 4039767, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 34, "verse": 19, "text": "When the king heard the words of the law, he tore his clothes. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Jos 7:6"}, {"pk": 4039768, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 34, "verse": 20, "text": "Then he commanded Hilkiah, Ahikam son of Shaphan, Abdon son of Micah, the court secretary Shaphan, and the king\u2019s servant Asaiah,"}, {"pk": 4039769, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 34, "verse": 21, "text": "\u201cGo and inquire of the LORD for me and for those remaining in Israel and Judah, concerning the words of the book that was found. For great is the LORD\u2019s wrath that is poured out on us \u24d8 because our ancestors have not kept the word of the LORD in order to do everything written in this book.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d8 2Ch 29:8"}, {"pk": 4039770, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 34, "verse": 22, "text": "So Hilkiah and those the king had designated [3] went to the prophetess Huldah, the wife of Shallum son of Tokhath, son of Hasrah, keeper of the wardrobe. She lived in Jerusalem in the Second District. They spoke with her about this.", "comment": "[3] LXX; MT omits designated"}, {"pk": 4039771, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 34, "verse": 23, "text": "She said to them, \u201cThis is what the LORD God of Israel says: Say to the man who sent you to me,"}, {"pk": 4039772, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 34, "verse": 24, "text": "\u2018This is what the LORD says: I am about to bring disaster on this place and on its inhabitants, \u24d9 fulfilling [4] all the curses written in the book that they read in the presence of the king of Judah, \u24da", "comment": "[4] fulfilling supplied for clarity
\u24da Dt 28:15-68
\u24d9 2Ch 36:15-21"}, {"pk": 4039773, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 34, "verse": 25, "text": "because they have abandoned me \u24db and burned incense to other gods so as to anger me with all the works of their hands. My wrath will be poured out on this place, and it will not be quenched.\u2019", "comment": "\u24db 2Ch 33:3"}, {"pk": 4039774, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 34, "verse": 26, "text": "Say this to the king of Judah who sent you to inquire of the LORD: \u2018This is what the LORD God of Israel says: As for the words that you heard,"}, {"pk": 4039775, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 34, "verse": 27, "text": "because \u24dc your heart was tender and you humbled yourself before God when you heard his words against this place and against its inhabitants, and because you humbled yourself before me, and you tore your clothes and wept before me, I myself have heard\u2019\u2009\u2014\u2009this is the LORD\u2019s declaration.", "comment": "\u24dc 1Kg 21:29; 2Ch 12:6-7; 32:26"}, {"pk": 4039776, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 34, "verse": 28, "text": "\u2018I will indeed gather you to your fathers, and you will be gathered to your grave in peace. Your eyes will not see all the disaster that I am bringing on this place and on its inhabitants.\u2019\u201d \u24dd Then they reported to the king.", "comment": "\u24dd Is 57:1-2"}, {"pk": 4039777, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 34, "verse": 29, "text": "So the king sent messengers and gathered all the elders of Judah and Jerusalem."}, {"pk": 4039778, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 34, "verse": 30, "text": "The king went up to the LORD\u2019s temple with all the men of Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, as well as the priests and the Levites\u2009\u2014\u2009all the people from the oldest to the youngest. He read in their hearing all the words of the book of the covenant that had been found in the LORD\u2019s temple. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Neh 8:1-3"}, {"pk": 4039779, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 34, "verse": 31, "text": "Then the king stood at his post \u24d1 and made a covenant in the LORD\u2019s presence \u24d2 to follow the LORD and to keep his commands, his decrees, and his statutes with all his heart and with all his soul \u24d3 in order to carry out the words of the covenant written in this book. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d3 Dt 6:4-6
\u24d4 Ex 24:3-8; Jos 24:14-28
\u24d1 2Kg 11:14; 2Ch 30:16
\u24d2 2Ch 23:16; 29:10"}, {"pk": 4039780, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 34, "verse": 32, "text": "He had all those present in Jerusalem and Benjamin agree [5] to it. So all the inhabitants of Jerusalem carried out the covenant of God, the God of their ancestors.", "comment": "[5] Lit take a stand."}, {"pk": 4039781, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 34, "verse": 33, "text": "So Josiah removed everything that was detestable from all the lands belonging to the Israelites, \u24d5 and he required all who were present in Israel to serve the LORD their God. Throughout his reign they did not turn aside from following the LORD, the God of their ancestors.", "comment": "\u24d5 2Ch 34:3-7"}, {"pk": 4039782, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 35, "verse": 1, "text": "Josiah observed the LORD\u2019s Passover \u24d6 and slaughtered the Passover lambs on the fourteenth day of the first month. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Ex 12:6; Nm 9:3
\u24d6 2Kg 23:21"}, {"pk": 4039783, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 35, "verse": 2, "text": "He appointed the priests to their responsibilities and encouraged them to serve in the LORD\u2019s temple. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 2Ch 29:11"}, {"pk": 4039784, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 35, "verse": 3, "text": "He said to the Levites who taught all Israel \u24d9 the holy things of the LORD, \u201cPut the holy ark in the temple built by Solomon son of David king of Israel. Since you do not have to carry it on your shoulders, \u24da now serve the LORD your God and his people Israel.", "comment": "\u24da 1Ch 23:26
\u24d9 2Ch 17:8-9; Neh 8:7"}, {"pk": 4039785, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 35, "verse": 4, "text": "\u201cOrganize your ancestral families [1] by your divisions \u24db according to the written instruction of King David of Israel and that of his son Solomon. \u24dc", "comment": "[1] Lit the house of your fathers
\u24dc 2Ch 8:14
\u24db 1Ch 9:10-13"}, {"pk": 4039786, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 35, "verse": 5, "text": "Serve in the holy place by the groupings of the ancestral families [2] for your brothers, the lay people, [3] and according to the division of the Levites by family. \u24dd", "comment": "[2] Lit the house of the fathers
\u24dd Ezr 6:18
[3] Lit the sons of the people, also in vv. 7,12,13"}, {"pk": 4039787, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 35, "verse": 6, "text": "Slaughter the Passover lambs, \u24d0 consecrate yourselves, \u24d1 and make preparations for your brothers to carry out the word of the LORD through Moses.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d1 2Ch 29:5
\u24d0 2Ch 35:1,11"}, {"pk": 4039788, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 35, "verse": 7, "text": "Then Josiah donated thirty thousand sheep, lambs, and young goats, plus three thousand cattle from his own possessions, for the Passover sacrifices for all the lay people who were present."}, {"pk": 4039789, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 35, "verse": 8, "text": "His officials also donated willingly for the people, the priests, and the Levites. Hilkiah, Zechariah, and Jehiel, chief officials of God\u2019s temple, gave twenty-six hundred Passover sacrifices and three hundred cattle for the priests."}, {"pk": 4039790, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 35, "verse": 9, "text": "Conaniah \u24d2 and his brothers Shemaiah and Nethanel, and Hashabiah, Jeiel, and Jozabad, officers of the Levites, donated five thousand Passover sacrifices for the Levites, plus five hundred cattle.", "comment": "\u24d2 2Ch 31:12-13"}, {"pk": 4039791, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 35, "verse": 10, "text": "So the service was established; the priests stood at their posts and the Levites in their divisions according to the king\u2019s command. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 2Ch 35:5"}, {"pk": 4039792, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 35, "verse": 11, "text": "Then they slaughtered the Passover lambs, and while the Levites were skinning the animals, \u24d4 the priests splattered the blood [4] they had been given. [5]", "comment": "[5] Lit splattered from their hand
\u24d4 2Ch 29:34
[4] LXX, Vg, Tg; MT omits blood"}, {"pk": 4039793, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 35, "verse": 12, "text": "They removed the burnt offerings so that they might be given to the groupings of the ancestral families [6] of the lay people to offer to the LORD, according to what is written in the book of Moses; they did the same with the cattle.", "comment": "[6] Lit house of fathers"}, {"pk": 4039794, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 35, "verse": 13, "text": "They roasted the Passover lambs with fire according to regulation. \u24d5 They boiled the holy sacrifices in pots, kettles, and bowls; and they quickly brought them to the lay people.", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 12:8-9"}, {"pk": 4039795, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 35, "verse": 14, "text": "Afterward, they made preparations for themselves and for the priests, since the priests, the descendants of Aaron, were busy offering up burnt offerings and fat until night. So the Levites made preparations for themselves and for the priests, the descendants of Aaron."}, {"pk": 4039796, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 35, "verse": 15, "text": "The singers, the descendants of Asaph, were at their stations according to the command of David, Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun the king\u2019s seer. \u24d6 Also, the gatekeepers were at each temple gate. \u24d7 None of them left their tasks because their Levite brothers had made preparations for them.", "comment": "\u24d6 1Ch 25:1
\u24d7 1Ch 26:12-19"}, {"pk": 4039797, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 35, "verse": 16, "text": "So all the service of the LORD was established that day for observing the Passover and for offering burnt offerings on the altar of the LORD, according to the command of King Josiah."}, {"pk": 4039798, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 35, "verse": 17, "text": "The Israelites who were present in Judah also observed the Passover at that time and the Festival of Unleavened Bread for seven days. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 2Ch 30:21"}, {"pk": 4039799, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 35, "verse": 18, "text": "No Passover had been observed \u24d9 like it in Israel since the days of the prophet Samuel. None of the kings of Israel ever observed a Passover like the one that Josiah observed with the priests, the Levites, all Judah, the Israelites who were present in Judah, and the inhabitants of Jerusalem.", "comment": "\u24d9 2Kg 23:22-23"}, {"pk": 4039800, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 35, "verse": 19, "text": "In the eighteenth year of Josiah\u2019s reign, this Passover was observed."}, {"pk": 4039801, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 35, "verse": 20, "text": "After all this \u24da that Josiah had prepared for the temple, King Neco of Egypt \u24db marched up to fight at Carchemish \u24dc by the Euphrates, and Josiah went out to confront him.", "comment": "\u24da 2Kg 23:29-30
\u24dc Is 10:9
\u24db Jr 46:2"}, {"pk": 4039802, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 35, "verse": 21, "text": "But Neco sent messengers to him, saying, \u201cWhat is the issue between you and me, king of Judah? \u24dd I have not come against you today [7] but I am fighting another dynasty. [8] God told me to hurry. Stop opposing God who is with me; don\u2019t make him destroy you!\u201d", "comment": "\u24dd Jdg 11:12; 2Ch 25:19
[8] Lit house
[7] LXX, Syr, Tg, Vg; MT reads Not against you, you today"}, {"pk": 4039803, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 35, "verse": 22, "text": "But Josiah did not turn away from him; instead, in order to fight with him he disguised himself. [9] \u24d0 He did not listen to Neco\u2019s words from the mouth of God, but went to the Valley of Megiddo \u24d1 to fight.", "comment": "\u24d0 2Ch 18:29
\u24d1 Jdg 5:19
[9] LXX reads he was determined"}, {"pk": 4039804, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 35, "verse": 23, "text": "The archers shot King Josiah, and he said to his servants, \u201cTake me away, for I am severely wounded!\u201d \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 2Ch 18:33"}, {"pk": 4039805, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 35, "verse": 24, "text": "So his servants took him out of the war chariot, carried him in his second chariot, and brought him to Jerusalem. Then he died, and they buried him in the tomb of his fathers. All Judah and Jerusalem mourned \u24d3 for Josiah.", "comment": "\u24d3 Zch 12:11"}, {"pk": 4039806, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 35, "verse": 25, "text": "Jeremiah chanted a dirge \u24d4 over Josiah, and all the male and female singers still speak of Josiah in their dirges today. They established them as a statute for Israel, and indeed they are written in the Dirges.", "comment": "\u24d4 Jr 22:10; Lm 4:20"}, {"pk": 4039807, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 35, "verse": 26, "text": "The rest of the events \u24d5 of Josiah\u2019s reign, along with his deeds of faithful love according to what is written in the law of the LORD,", "comment": "\u24d5 2Kg 23:28"}, {"pk": 4039808, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 35, "verse": 27, "text": "and his words, from beginning to end, are written in the Book of the Kings of Israel and Judah."}, {"pk": 4039809, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 36, "verse": 1, "text": "Then \u24d6 the common people [1] took Jehoahaz son of Josiah and made him king in Jerusalem in place of his father.", "comment": "\u24d6 2Kg 23:30-34
[1] Lit the people of the land"}, {"pk": 4039810, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 36, "verse": 2, "text": "Jehoahaz [2] was twenty-three years old when he became king, and he reigned three months in Jerusalem.", "comment": "[2] = Joahaz, also in v. 4"}, {"pk": 4039811, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 36, "verse": 3, "text": "The king of Egypt deposed him in Jerusalem and fined the land seventy-five hundred pounds [3] of silver and seventy-five pounds [4] of gold.", "comment": "[4] Lit one talent
[3] Lit 100 talents"}, {"pk": 4039812, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 36, "verse": 4, "text": "Then King Neco of Egypt made Jehoahaz\u2019s brother Eliakim king over Judah and Jerusalem and changed Eliakim\u2019s name to Jehoiakim. But Neco took his brother Jehoahaz and brought him to Egypt. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Jr 22:10-12"}, {"pk": 4039813, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 36, "verse": 5, "text": "Jehoiakim was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned eleven years in Jerusalem. He did what was evil in the sight of the LORD his God. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 2Kg 23:36-37; Jr 22:13-18"}, {"pk": 4039814, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 36, "verse": 6, "text": "Now King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon attacked him \u24d9 and bound him in bronze \u24da shackles to take him to Babylon. \u24db", "comment": "\u24d9 2Kg 24:1
\u24db Jr 22:18-19
\u24da 2Ch 33:11"}, {"pk": 4039815, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 36, "verse": 7, "text": "Also Nebuchadnezzar took some of the articles of the LORD\u2019s temple to Babylon and put them in his temple in Babylon. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc 2Kg 24:1-4; Jr 22:13-19; 25:1-9; Dn 1:1; Hab 1:6"}, {"pk": 4039816, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 36, "verse": 8, "text": "The rest of the deeds of Jehoiakim, \u24dd the detestable actions he committed, and what was found against him, are written in the Book of Israel\u2019s Kings. His son Jehoiachin became king in his place.", "comment": "\u24dd 2Kg 24:5-6"}, {"pk": 4039817, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 36, "verse": 9, "text": "Jehoiachin was eighteen [5] years old \u24d0 when he became king, and he reigned three months and ten days in Jerusalem. He did what was evil in the LORD\u2019s sight.", "comment": "[5] Some Hb mss, LXX; 2Kg 24:8; other Hb mss read eight
\u24d0 2Kg 24:8-17"}, {"pk": 4039818, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 36, "verse": 10, "text": "In the spring [6] \u24d1 Nebuchadnezzar sent for him and brought him to Babylon along with the valuable articles of the LORD\u2019s temple. Then he made Jehoiachin\u2019s brother Zedekiah king over Judah and Jerusalem. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d1 2Sm 11:1
\u24d2 Jr 37:1
[6] Lit At the return of the year"}, {"pk": 4039819, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 36, "verse": 11, "text": "Zedekiah was twenty-one years old \u24d3 when he became king, and he reigned eleven years in Jerusalem.", "comment": "\u24d3 2Kg 24:18-20; Jr 52:1-3"}, {"pk": 4039820, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 36, "verse": 12, "text": "He did what was evil in the sight of the LORD his God and did not humble himself \u24d4 before the prophet Jeremiah at the LORD\u2019s command. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Jr 21:3-7
\u24d4 2Ch 33:23"}, {"pk": 4039821, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 36, "verse": 13, "text": "He also rebelled against \u24d6 King Nebuchadnezzar who had made him swear allegiance by God. He became obstinate [7] \u24d7 and hardened his heart against returning to the LORD, the God of Israel.", "comment": "[7] Lit He stiffened his neck
\u24d6 Ezk 17:15
\u24d7 2Ch 30:8"}, {"pk": 4039822, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 36, "verse": 14, "text": "All the leaders of the priests and the people multiplied their unfaithful deeds, imitating all the detestable practices of the nations, and they defiled the LORD\u2019s temple that he had consecrated in Jerusalem."}, {"pk": 4039823, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 36, "verse": 15, "text": "But the LORD, the God of their ancestors sent word against them by the hand of his messengers, sending them time and time again, \u24d8 for he had compassion on his people and on his dwelling place.", "comment": "\u24d8 Jr 7:13; 25:3,11-12"}, {"pk": 4039824, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 36, "verse": 16, "text": "But they kept ridiculing God\u2019s messengers, \u24d9 despising his words, \u24da and scoffing at his prophets, until the LORD\u2019s wrath was so stirred up against his people that there was no remedy. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Ezr 5:12
\u24d9 2Ch 30:10; Jr 5:12-13
\u24da Pr 1:24-32"}, {"pk": 4039825, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 36, "verse": 17, "text": "So he brought up against them the king of the Chaldeans, \u24dc who killed their fit young men with the sword in the house of their sanctuary. He had no pity on young men or young women, elderly or aged; he handed them all over to him.", "comment": "\u24dc 2Kg 25:1-7; Jr 52:4-11"}, {"pk": 4039826, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 36, "verse": 18, "text": "He took everything to Babylon\u2009\u2014\u2009all the articles of God\u2019s temple, large and small, the treasures of the LORD\u2019s temple, and the treasures of the king and his officials."}, {"pk": 4039827, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 36, "verse": 19, "text": "Then the Chaldeans burned God\u2019s temple. \u24dd They tore down Jerusalem\u2019s wall, burned all its palaces, and destroyed all its valuable articles.", "comment": "\u24dd 2Kg 25:9-11; Jr 52:13-15"}, {"pk": 4039828, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 36, "verse": 20, "text": "He deported those who escaped from the sword to Babylon, and they became servants to him and his sons until the rise of the Persian [8] kingdom. \u24d0", "comment": "[8] LXX reads Median
\u24d0 Jr 27:7"}, {"pk": 4039829, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 36, "verse": 21, "text": "This fulfilled the word of the LORD through Jeremiah, \u24d1 and the land enjoyed its Sabbath rest all the days of the desolation \u24d2 until seventy years were fulfilled.", "comment": "\u24d1 Jr 25:11-12; 29:10
\u24d2 Lv 25:4; 26:33"}, {"pk": 4039830, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 36, "verse": 22, "text": "In the first year of King Cyrus of Persia, \u24d3 in order to fulfill the word of the LORD spoken through [9] Jeremiah, \u24d4 the LORD roused the spirit of King Cyrus \u24d5 of Persia to issue a proclamation throughout his entire kingdom and also to put it in writing:", "comment": "\u24d3 Ezr 1:1-3
[9] Lit LORD by the mouth of
\u24d4 Jr 25:11-14; 27:22; 29:10-14; 33:7-10
\u24d5 Is 44:28; 45:1"}, {"pk": 4039831, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 14, "chapter": 36, "verse": 23, "text": "This is what King Cyrus of Persia says: The LORD, the God of the heavens, has given me all the kingdoms of the earth and has appointed me to build him a temple at Jerusalem in Judah. Any of his people among you may go up, and may the LORD his God be with him."}, {"pk": 4039832, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 1, "verse": 1, "text": "In \u24d6 the first year of King Cyrus of Persia, in order to fulfill the word of the LORD spoken through Jeremiah, \u24d7 the LORD roused the spirit \u24d8 of King Cyrus to issue a proclamation throughout his entire kingdom and to put it in writing:", "comment": "\u24d6 2Ch 36:22-23
\u24d7 Jr 25:12; 29:10-14
\u24d8 Ezr 7:27"}, {"pk": 4039833, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 1, "verse": 2, "text": "This is what King Cyrus of Persia says: \u201cThe LORD, the God of the heavens, has given me all the kingdoms of the earth and has appointed me to build him a house at Jerusalem in Judah. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Is 44:28; 45:1,13; Dn 9:17"}, {"pk": 4039834, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 1, "verse": 3, "text": "Any of his people among you, may his God be with him, and may he go to Jerusalem in Judah and build the house of the LORD, the God of Israel, \u24da the God who is in Jerusalem.", "comment": "\u24da Dn 6:26"}, {"pk": 4039835, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 1, "verse": 4, "text": "Let every survivor, \u24db wherever he resides, be assisted by the men of that region with silver, gold, goods, and livestock, along with a freewill offering for the house of God in Jerusalem.\u201d", "comment": "\u24db Neh 1:2; Is 10:20-22"}, {"pk": 4039836, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 1, "verse": 5, "text": "So the family heads of Judah and Benjamin, along with the priests and Levites\u2009\u2014\u2009everyone whose spirit God had roused \u24dc \u2009\u2014\u2009prepared to go up and rebuild the LORD\u2019s house in Jerusalem.", "comment": "\u24dc Ezr 1:1"}, {"pk": 4039837, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 1, "verse": 6, "text": "All their neighbors supported them [1] \u24dd with silver articles, gold, goods, livestock, and valuables, in addition to all that was given as a freewill offering.", "comment": "\u24dd Ezr 6:22
[1] Lit strengthened their hands"}, {"pk": 4039838, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 1, "verse": 7, "text": "King Cyrus also brought out the articles of the LORD\u2019s house that Nebuchadnezzar had taken from Jerusalem and had placed in the house of his gods. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 2Ch 36:7,10,18; Dn 1:2; 5:2-3"}, {"pk": 4039839, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 1, "verse": 8, "text": "King Cyrus of Persia had them brought out under the supervision of Mithredath the treasurer, who counted them out to Sheshbazzar the prince of Judah. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Ezr 5:14,16"}, {"pk": 4039840, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 1, "verse": 9, "text": "This was the inventory: 30 gold basins, 1,000 silver basins, 29 silver knives,
"}, {"pk": 4039841, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 1, "verse": 10, "text": "30 gold bowls, 410 various [2] silver bowls, and 1,000 other articles.
", "comment": "[2] Or similar"}, {"pk": 4039842, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 1, "verse": 11, "text": "The gold and silver articles totaled 5,400. Sheshbazzar brought all of them when the exiles went up from Babylon to Jerusalem."}, {"pk": 4039843, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 2, "verse": 1, "text": "These \u24d2 now are the people of the province who came from those captive exiles King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon [1] had deported to Babylon. \u24d3 They returned to Jerusalem and Judah, each to his own town.", "comment": "[1] Nebuchadnezzar reigned 605\u2013562 BC
\u24d2 Neh 7:6-73
\u24d3 2Ch 36:17-20"}, {"pk": 4039844, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 2, "verse": 2, "text": "They came with Zerubbabel, \u24d4 Jeshua, \u24d5 Nehemiah, Seraiah, \u24d6 Reelaiah, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispar, Bigvai, Rehum, and Baanah. The number of the Israelite men included [2]", "comment": "\u24d6 Neh 12:1
\u24d4 1Ch 3:19; Ezr 3:2; Hg 1:1; Zch 4:6
\u24d5 Hg 1:1; Zch 3:1-10
[2] Lit the men of the people of Israel"}, {"pk": 4039845, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 2, "verse": 3, "text": "Parosh\u2019s descendants \u24d7 \u2014 2,172
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ezr 8:3; 10:25; Neh 3:25"}, {"pk": 4039846, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 2, "verse": 4, "text": "Shephatiah\u2019s descendants \u2014 372
"}, {"pk": 4039847, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 2, "verse": 5, "text": "Arah\u2019s descendants \u2014 775
"}, {"pk": 4039848, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 2, "verse": 6, "text": "Pahath-moab\u2019s descendants: Jeshua\u2019s and Joab\u2019s descendants \u2014 2,812
"}, {"pk": 4039849, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 2, "verse": 7, "text": "Elam\u2019s descendants \u2014 1,254
"}, {"pk": 4039850, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 2, "verse": 8, "text": "Zattu\u2019s descendants \u2014 945
"}, {"pk": 4039851, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 2, "verse": 9, "text": "Zaccai\u2019s descendants \u2014 760
"}, {"pk": 4039852, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 2, "verse": 10, "text": "Bani\u2019s descendants \u2014 642
"}, {"pk": 4039853, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 2, "verse": 11, "text": "Bebai\u2019s descendants \u2014 623
"}, {"pk": 4039854, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 2, "verse": 12, "text": "Azgad\u2019s descendants \u2014 1,222
"}, {"pk": 4039855, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 2, "verse": 13, "text": "Adonikam\u2019s descendants \u24d8 \u2014 666
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ezr 8:13"}, {"pk": 4039856, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 2, "verse": 14, "text": "Bigvai\u2019s descendants \u2014 2,056
"}, {"pk": 4039857, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 2, "verse": 15, "text": "Adin\u2019s descendants \u2014 454
"}, {"pk": 4039858, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 2, "verse": 16, "text": "Ater\u2019s descendants: of Hezekiah \u2014 98
"}, {"pk": 4039859, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 2, "verse": 17, "text": "Bezai\u2019s descendants \u2014 323
"}, {"pk": 4039860, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 2, "verse": 18, "text": "Jorah\u2019s descendants \u2014 112
"}, {"pk": 4039861, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 2, "verse": 19, "text": "Hashum\u2019s descendants \u2014 223
"}, {"pk": 4039862, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 2, "verse": 20, "text": "Gibbar\u2019s descendants \u2014 95
"}, {"pk": 4039863, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 2, "verse": 21, "text": "Bethlehem\u2019s \u24d9people \u2014 123
", "comment": "\u24d9 Mc 5:2; Mt 2:1,6"}, {"pk": 4039864, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 2, "verse": 22, "text": "Netophah\u2019s men \u2014 56
"}, {"pk": 4039865, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 2, "verse": 23, "text": "Anathoth\u2019s men \u2014 128
"}, {"pk": 4039866, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 2, "verse": 24, "text": "Azmaveth\u2019s people \u2014 42
"}, {"pk": 4039867, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 2, "verse": 25, "text": "Kiriatharim\u2019s, Chephirah\u2019s, and Beeroth\u2019s people \u2014 743
"}, {"pk": 4039868, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 2, "verse": 26, "text": "Ramah\u2019s \u24daand Geba\u2019s people \u2014 621
", "comment": "\u24da Jr 31:15; Mt 2:18"}, {"pk": 4039869, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 2, "verse": 27, "text": "Michmas\u2019s men \u2014 122
"}, {"pk": 4039870, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 2, "verse": 28, "text": "Bethel\u2019s and Ai\u2019s \u24dbmen \u2014 223
", "comment": "\u24db Gn 12:8; Jos 7:2; 8:9"}, {"pk": 4039871, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 2, "verse": 29, "text": "Nebo\u2019s people \u2014 52
"}, {"pk": 4039872, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 2, "verse": 30, "text": "Magbish\u2019s people \u2014 156
"}, {"pk": 4039873, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 2, "verse": 31, "text": "the other Elam\u2019s people \u2014 1,254
"}, {"pk": 4039874, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 2, "verse": 32, "text": "Harim\u2019s people \u2014 320
"}, {"pk": 4039875, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 2, "verse": 33, "text": "Lod\u2019s, Hadid\u2019s, and Ono\u2019s people \u2014 725
"}, {"pk": 4039876, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 2, "verse": 34, "text": "Jericho\u2019s \u24dcpeople \u2014 345
", "comment": "\u24dc Jos 4:19; 5:13; 6:1-25"}, {"pk": 4039877, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 2, "verse": 35, "text": "Senaah\u2019s people \u2014 3,630
"}, {"pk": 4039878, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 2, "verse": 36, "text": "The priests included Jedaiah\u2019s descendants of the house of Jeshua \u2014 973
"}, {"pk": 4039879, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 2, "verse": 37, "text": "Immer\u2019s descendants \u2014 1,052
"}, {"pk": 4039880, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 2, "verse": 38, "text": "Pashhur\u2019s descendants \u2014 1,247
"}, {"pk": 4039881, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 2, "verse": 39, "text": "and Harim\u2019s descendants \u2014 1,017
"}, {"pk": 4039882, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 2, "verse": 40, "text": "The Levites included Jeshua\u2019s and Kadmiel\u2019s descendants from Hodaviah\u2019s descendants \u2014 74
"}, {"pk": 4039883, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 2, "verse": 41, "text": "The singers included Asaph\u2019s \u24dddescendants \u2014 128
", "comment": "\u24dd 1Ch 25:1; 2Ch 5:12; 35:15"}, {"pk": 4039884, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 2, "verse": 42, "text": "The gatekeepers\u2019 \u24d0 descendants included Shallum\u2019s descendants, Ater\u2019s descendants, Talmon\u2019s descendants, Akkub\u2019s descendants, Hatita\u2019s descendants, Shobai\u2019s descendants, in all \u2014 139
", "comment": "\u24d0 1Ch 9:17-32; Neh 12:25-26"}, {"pk": 4039885, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 2, "verse": 43, "text": "The temple servants \u24d1 included Ziha\u2019s descendants, Hasupha\u2019s descendants, Tabbaoth\u2019s descendants,
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ezr 8:20"}, {"pk": 4039886, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 2, "verse": 44, "text": "Keros\u2019s descendants, Siaha\u2019s descendants, Padon\u2019s descendants,
"}, {"pk": 4039887, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 2, "verse": 45, "text": "Lebanah\u2019s descendants, Hagabah\u2019s descendants, Akkub\u2019s descendants,
"}, {"pk": 4039888, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 2, "verse": 46, "text": "Hagab\u2019s descendants, Shalmai\u2019s [3] descendants, Hanan\u2019s descendants,
", "comment": "[3] Alt Hb tradition reads Shamlai\u2019s"}, {"pk": 4039889, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 2, "verse": 47, "text": "Giddel\u2019s descendants, Gahar\u2019s descendants, Reaiah\u2019s descendants,
"}, {"pk": 4039890, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 2, "verse": 48, "text": "Rezin\u2019s descendants, Nekoda\u2019s descendants, Gazzam\u2019s descendants,
"}, {"pk": 4039891, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 2, "verse": 49, "text": "Uzza\u2019s descendants, Paseah\u2019s descendants, Besai\u2019s descendants,
"}, {"pk": 4039892, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 2, "verse": 50, "text": "Asnah\u2019s descendants, Meunim\u2019s [4] descendants, Nephusim\u2019s [5] descendants,
", "comment": "[4] Alt Hb tradition reads Meinim\u2019s
[5] Alt Hb tradition reads Nephisim\u2019s"}, {"pk": 4039893, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 2, "verse": 51, "text": "Bakbuk\u2019s descendants, Hakupha\u2019s descendants, Harhur\u2019s descendants,
"}, {"pk": 4039894, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 2, "verse": 52, "text": "Bazluth\u2019s descendants, Mehida\u2019s descendants, Harsha\u2019s descendants,
"}, {"pk": 4039895, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 2, "verse": 53, "text": "Barkos\u2019s descendants, Sisera\u2019s descendants, Temah\u2019s descendants,
"}, {"pk": 4039896, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 2, "verse": 54, "text": "Neziah\u2019s descendants, and Hatipha\u2019s descendants.
"}, {"pk": 4039897, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 2, "verse": 55, "text": "The descendants of Solomon\u2019s servants \u24d2 included Sotai\u2019s descendants, Hassophereth\u2019s descendants, Peruda\u2019s descendants,
", "comment": "\u24d2 Neh 11:3"}, {"pk": 4039898, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 2, "verse": 56, "text": "Jaalah\u2019s descendants, Darkon\u2019s descendants, Giddel\u2019s descendants,
"}, {"pk": 4039899, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 2, "verse": 57, "text": "Shephatiah\u2019s descendants, Hattil\u2019s descendants, Pochereth-hazzebaim\u2019s descendants, and Ami\u2019s descendants.
"}, {"pk": 4039900, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 2, "verse": 58, "text": "All the temple servants and the descendants of Solomon\u2019s servants \u2014 392.
"}, {"pk": 4039901, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 2, "verse": 59, "text": "The following are those who came from Tel-melah, Tel-harsha, Cherub, Addan, and Immer but were unable to prove that their ancestral families [6] and their lineage were Israelite:", "comment": "[6] Lit that the house of their fathers"}, {"pk": 4039902, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 2, "verse": 60, "text": "Delaiah\u2019s descendants, Tobiah\u2019s descendants, Nekoda\u2019s descendants \u2014 652
"}, {"pk": 4039903, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 2, "verse": 61, "text": "and from the descendants of the priests: the descendants of Hobaiah, the descendants of Hakkoz, the descendants of Barzillai\u2009\u2014\u2009who had taken a wife from the daughters of Barzillai the Gileadite and who bore their name."}, {"pk": 4039904, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 2, "verse": 62, "text": "These searched for their entries in the genealogical records, but they could not be found, so they were disqualified from the priesthood."}, {"pk": 4039905, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 2, "verse": 63, "text": "The governor \u24d3 ordered them not to eat the most holy things until there was a priest who could consult the Urim and Thummim. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Ex 28:30; Lv 8:8; Nm 27:21; Neh 7:65
\u24d3 Ezr 6:7; Neh 5:14; Hg 1:1"}, {"pk": 4039906, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 2, "verse": 64, "text": "The whole combined assembly numbered \u2014 42,360
"}, {"pk": 4039907, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 2, "verse": 65, "text": "not including their 7,337 male and female servants, and their 200 male and female singers. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 2Ch 35:25"}, {"pk": 4039908, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 2, "verse": 66, "text": "They had 736 horses, 245 mules,
"}, {"pk": 4039909, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 2, "verse": 67, "text": "435 camels, and 6,720 donkeys.
"}, {"pk": 4039910, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 2, "verse": 68, "text": "After they arrived at the LORD\u2019s house in Jerusalem, some of the family heads gave freewill offerings \u24d6 for the house of God in order to have it rebuilt on its original site.", "comment": "\u24d6 Nm 15:3; Ezr 1:4"}, {"pk": 4039911, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 2, "verse": 69, "text": "Based on what they could give, they gave 61,000 gold coins, [7] 6,250 pounds [8] of silver, and 100 priestly garments to the treasury \u24d7 for the project.", "comment": "\u24d7 Ezr 8:33-34
[8] Lit 5,000 minas
[7] Or drachmas, or darics"}, {"pk": 4039912, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 2, "verse": 70, "text": "The priests, Levites, singers, gatekeepers, temple servants, and some of the people settled in their towns, and the rest of Israel settled in their towns. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 1Ch 9:2; Neh 11:3"}, {"pk": 4039913, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 3, "verse": 1, "text": "When the seventh month arrived, \u24d9 and the Israelites were in their towns, the people gathered as one in Jerusalem. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Neh 7:73\u20148:1
\u24d9 Lv 23:23-43; Nm 29:1-38"}, {"pk": 4039914, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 3, "verse": 2, "text": "Jeshua son of Jozadak and his brothers the priests along with Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel \u24db and his brothers began to build the altar of Israel\u2019s God in order to offer burnt offerings on it, as it is written in the law of Moses, the man of God. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Ex 27:1-8
\u24db Ezr 3:8; 5:2; Hg 1:1; 2:21,23"}, {"pk": 4039915, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 3, "verse": 3, "text": "They set up the altar on its foundation and offered burnt offerings for the morning and evening on it to the LORD even though they feared the surrounding peoples. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Ezr 4:4"}, {"pk": 4039916, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 3, "verse": 4, "text": "They celebrated the Festival of Shelters as prescribed, and offered burnt offerings each day, based on the number specified by ordinance for each festival day. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Lv 23:33-43; Nm 29:12-38; Neh 8:13-18; Zch 14:16"}, {"pk": 4039917, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 3, "verse": 5, "text": "After that, they offered the regular burnt offering and the offerings for the beginning of each month [1] \u24d1 and for all the LORD\u2019s appointed holy occasions, as well as the freewill offerings brought to [2] the LORD.", "comment": "[1] Lit for the new moons
\u24d1 Nm 28:11-14; 1Sm 20:5
[2] Lit well as those of everyone making a freewill offering to"}, {"pk": 4039918, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 3, "verse": 6, "text": "On the first day of the seventh month they began to offer burnt offerings to the LORD, \u24d2 even though the foundation of the LORD\u2019s temple had not yet been laid.", "comment": "\u24d2 Lv 23:23-25; Nm 29:1-6"}, {"pk": 4039919, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 3, "verse": 7, "text": "They gave money to the stonecutters and artisans, and gave food, drink, and oil to the people of Sidon and Tyre, so they would bring cedar wood from Lebanon to Joppa by sea, \u24d3 according to the authorization given them by King Cyrus of Persia. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d3 1Kg 5:1-11; 2Ch 2:3-16
\u24d4 Ezr 1:2; 6:3-5"}, {"pk": 4039920, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 3, "verse": 8, "text": "In the second month of the second year after they arrived at God\u2019s house in Jerusalem, Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, Jeshua son of Jozadak, \u24d5 and the rest of their brothers, including the priests, the Levites, and all who had returned to Jerusalem from the captivity, began to build. They appointed the Levites who were twenty years old or more to supervise the work on the LORD\u2019s house. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 1Ch 23:4,24
\u24d5 Ezr 4:3; 5:2; Hg 1:1"}, {"pk": 4039921, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 3, "verse": 9, "text": "Jeshua with his sons and brothers, Kadmiel with his sons, and the sons of Judah [3] and of Henadad, with their sons and brothers, the Levites, \u24d7 joined together to supervise those working on the house of God.", "comment": "\u24d7 Ezr 2:40
[3] Or Hodaviah; Neh 7:43; 1 Esdras 5:58"}, {"pk": 4039922, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 3, "verse": 10, "text": "When the builders had laid the foundation of the LORD\u2019s temple, the priests, dressed in their robes and holding trumpets, and the Levites descended from Asaph, \u24d8 holding cymbals, took their positions to praise the LORD, as King David of Israel had instructed. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 1Ch 6:31; 25:1,6; 2Ch 29:25-26; Neh 12:24,45
\u24d8 Ezr 2:41"}, {"pk": 4039923, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 3, "verse": 11, "text": "They sang with praise and thanksgiving to the LORD: \u201cFor he is good; his faithful love to Israel endures forever.\u201d \u24da Then all the people gave a great shout of praise to the LORD because the foundation of the LORD\u2019s house had been laid. \u24db", "comment": "\u24da 1Ch 16:34; 2Ch 5:13; 7:3; Neh 12:31
\u24db Hg 2:18; Zch 4:9"}, {"pk": 4039924, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 3, "verse": 12, "text": "But many of the older priests, Levites, and family heads, who had seen the first temple, wept loudly when they saw the foundation of this temple, \u24dc but many others shouted joyfully.", "comment": "\u24dc Hg 2:3"}, {"pk": 4039925, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 3, "verse": 13, "text": "The people could not distinguish the sound of the joyful shouting from that of the [4] weeping, \u24dd because the people were shouting so loudly. And the sound was heard far away.", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 126:5-6
[4] Lit the people"}, {"pk": 4039926, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 4, "verse": 1, "text": "When the enemies of Judah and Benjamin \u24d0 heard that the returned exiles [1] \u24d1 were building a temple for the LORD, the God of Israel,", "comment": "\u24d0 Neh 2:19-20
[1] Lit the sons of the exile
\u24d1 Ezr 1:11; 2:1"}, {"pk": 4039927, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 4, "verse": 2, "text": "they approached Zerubbabel and the family heads and said to them, \u201cLet us build with you, for we also worship your God and have been sacrificing to him [2] since the time King Esar-haddon of Assyria brought us here.\u201d \u24d2", "comment": "[2] Alt Hb tradition reads have not been sacrificing
\u24d2 2Kg 17:24,27-32; 19:37; Is 37:38"}, {"pk": 4039928, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 4, "verse": 3, "text": "But Zerubbabel, Jeshua, and the other heads of Israel\u2019s families answered them, \u201cYou may have no part with us in building a house for our God, \u24d3 since we alone will build it for the LORD, the God of Israel, as King Cyrus, the king of Persia has commanded us.\u201d \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d3 Neh 2:20
\u24d4 Ezr 1:1-4"}, {"pk": 4039929, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 4, "verse": 4, "text": "Then the people who were already in the land [3] discouraged [4] the people of Judah and made them afraid \u24d5 to build.", "comment": "[3] Lit people of the land, also in v. 6
[4] Lit weakened the hands of
\u24d5 Ezr 3:3"}, {"pk": 4039930, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 4, "verse": 5, "text": "They also bribed officials to act against them to frustrate their plans \u24d6 throughout the reign of King Cyrus of Persia and until the reign of King Darius of Persia. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 Neh 6:12-13; 13:2
\u24d7 Ezr 5:5; 6:1"}, {"pk": 4039931, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 4, "verse": 6, "text": "At the beginning of the reign of Ahasuerus, \u24d8 the people who were already in the land \u24d9 wrote an accusation against the residents of Judah and Jerusalem.", "comment": "\u24d8 Est 1:1; Dn 9:1
\u24d9 Ezr 3:3"}, {"pk": 4039932, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 4, "verse": 7, "text": "During the time of King Artaxerxes of Persia, \u24da Bishlam, Mithredath, Tabeel and the rest of his colleagues wrote to King Artaxerxes. The letter was written in Aramaic \u24db and translated. [5]", "comment": "\u24da Ezr 7:1; Neh 2:1
\u24db Dn 1:4; 2:4
[5] Ezr 4:8\u20136:18 is written in Aramaic."}, {"pk": 4039933, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 4, "verse": 8, "text": "Rehum the chief deputy and Shimshai the scribe \u24dc wrote a letter to King Artaxerxes concerning Jerusalem as follows:", "comment": "\u24dc Ezr 4:17,23-24"}, {"pk": 4039934, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 4, "verse": 9, "text": "From Rehum [6] the chief deputy, Shimshai the scribe, and the rest of their colleagues\u2009\u2014\u2009the judges and magistrates [7] from Tripolis, Persia, Erech, Babylon, Susa \u24dd (that is, the people of Elam), [8]", "comment": "[8] Aramaic obscure
[6] Lit Then Rehum
[7] Or ambassadors
\u24dd Neh 1:1; Est 1:2; Dn 8:2"}, {"pk": 4039935, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 4, "verse": 10, "text": "and the rest of the peoples whom the great and illustrious Ashurbanipal [9] deported and settled in the cities of Samaria \u24d0 and the region west of the Euphrates River. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d0 2Kg 17:24
[9] Lit Osnappar
\u24d1 Ezr 4:16-17,20"}, {"pk": 4039936, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 4, "verse": 11, "text": "This is the text of the letter they sent to him: To King Artaxerxes from your servants, the men from the region west of the Euphrates River:"}, {"pk": 4039937, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 4, "verse": 12, "text": "Let it be known to the king that the Jews who came from you have returned to us at Jerusalem. They are rebuilding that rebellious and evil city, finishing its walls, and repairing its foundations."}, {"pk": 4039938, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 4, "verse": 13, "text": "Let it now be known to the king that if that city is rebuilt and its walls are finished, \u24d2 they will not pay tribute, duty, or land tax, \u24d3 and the royal revenue [10] will suffer.", "comment": "[10] Aramaic obscure
\u24d2 Ezr 4:16,21; Neh 1:3
\u24d3 Ezr 4:20; 7:24"}, {"pk": 4039939, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 4, "verse": 14, "text": "Since we have taken an oath of loyalty to the king, [11] and it is not right for us to witness his dishonor, we have sent to inform the king", "comment": "[11] Lit have eaten the salt of the palace"}, {"pk": 4039940, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 4, "verse": 15, "text": "that a search should be made in your fathers\u2019 record books. \u24d4 In these record books you will discover and verify that the city is a rebellious city, harmful to kings and provinces. There have been revolts in it since ancient times. That is why this city was destroyed.", "comment": "\u24d4 Ezr 5:17; 6:1"}, {"pk": 4039941, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 4, "verse": 16, "text": "We advise the king that if this city is rebuilt and its walls are finished, you will not have any possession west of the Euphrates."}, {"pk": 4039942, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 4, "verse": 17, "text": "The king sent a reply to his chief deputy Rehum, Shimshai the scribe, and the rest of their colleagues living in Samaria and elsewhere in the region west of the Euphrates River: Greetings."}, {"pk": 4039943, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 4, "verse": 18, "text": "The letter you sent us has been translated and read [12] \u24d5 in my presence.", "comment": "\u24d5 Neh 8:8
[12] Or been read clearly"}, {"pk": 4039944, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 4, "verse": 19, "text": "I issued a decree and a search was conducted. It was discovered that this city has had uprisings against kings since ancient times, and there have been rebellions and revolts in it."}, {"pk": 4039945, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 4, "verse": 20, "text": "Powerful kings have also ruled over Jerusalem and exercised authority over the whole region west of the Euphrates River, and tribute, duty, and land tax were paid to them."}, {"pk": 4039946, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 4, "verse": 21, "text": "Therefore, issue an order for these men to stop, so that this city will not be rebuilt until a further decree has been pronounced by me. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Neh 2:5,7-8"}, {"pk": 4039947, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 4, "verse": 22, "text": "See that you not neglect this matter. Otherwise, the damage will increase and the royal interests [13] will suffer.", "comment": "[13] Lit the kings"}, {"pk": 4039948, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 4, "verse": 23, "text": "As soon as the text of King Artaxerxes\u2019s letter was read to Rehum, Shimshai the scribe, and their colleagues, \u24d7 they immediately went to the Jews in Jerusalem and forcibly stopped them.", "comment": "\u24d7 Ezr 4:8-10,17"}, {"pk": 4039949, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 4, "verse": 24, "text": "Now the construction of God\u2019s house in Jerusalem had stopped and remained at a standstill until the second year of the reign of King Darius of Persia. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Ezr 4:1-5; Hg 1:1,14"}, {"pk": 4039950, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 5, "verse": 1, "text": "But when the prophets Haggai and Zechariah son of Iddo \u24d9 prophesied to the Jews who were in Judah and Jerusalem, in the name of the God of Israel who was over them,", "comment": "\u24d9 Ezr 6:14; Hg 1:1; Zch 1:1"}, {"pk": 4039951, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 5, "verse": 2, "text": "Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and Jeshua son of Jozadak \u24da began to rebuild God\u2019s house in Jerusalem. The prophets of God \u24db were with them, helping them.", "comment": "\u24da Ezr 3:2,8,10
\u24db Ezr 6:14"}, {"pk": 4039952, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 5, "verse": 3, "text": "At that time Tattenai the governor of the region west of the Euphrates River, Shethar-bozenai, and their colleagues \u24dc came to the Jews and asked, \u201cWho gave you the order to rebuild this temple and finish this structure?\u201d [1] \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Ezr 1:1-4; 5:9,13; 6:3
\u24dc Ezr 6:6,13
[1] Or finish its furnishings, also in v. 9"}, {"pk": 4039953, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 5, "verse": 4, "text": "They also asked them, \u201cWhat are the names of the workers [2] who are constructing this building?\u201d", "comment": "[2] One Aramaic ms, LXX, Syr; MT reads Then we told them exactly what the names of the men were"}, {"pk": 4039954, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 5, "verse": 5, "text": "But God was watching [3] over \u24d0 the Jewish elders. These men wouldn\u2019t stop them until a report was sent to Darius, so that they could receive written instructions about this matter.", "comment": "[3] Lit But the eye of their God was
\u24d0 Ezr 7:6,9,28; 8:18,22,31"}, {"pk": 4039955, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 5, "verse": 6, "text": "This is the text of the letter that Tattenai the governor of the region west of the Euphrates River, Shethar-bozenai, and their colleagues, the officials in the region, sent to King Darius."}, {"pk": 4039956, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 5, "verse": 7, "text": "They sent him a report, written as follows: To King Darius: All greetings."}, {"pk": 4039957, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 5, "verse": 8, "text": "Let it be known to the king that we went to the house of the great God in the province of Judah. It is being built with cut [4] stones, and its beams are being set in the walls. This work is being done diligently and succeeding through the people\u2019s efforts. \u24d1", "comment": "[4] Or huge
\u24d1 Ezr 6:3-4"}, {"pk": 4039958, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 5, "verse": 9, "text": "So we questioned the elders and asked, \u201cWho gave you the order to rebuild this temple and finish this structure?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4039959, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 5, "verse": 10, "text": "We also asked them for their names, so that we could write down the names of their leaders for your information."}, {"pk": 4039960, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 5, "verse": 11, "text": "This is the reply they gave us: We are the servants of the God of the heavens and earth, and we are rebuilding the temple that was built many years ago, which a great king of Israel built and finished. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 1Kg 6:1,37-38"}, {"pk": 4039961, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 5, "verse": 12, "text": "But since our fathers angered the God of the heavens, he handed them over to King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon, the Chaldean, who destroyed this temple and deported the people to Babylon. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 2Ch 36:19-20"}, {"pk": 4039962, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 5, "verse": 13, "text": "However, in the first year of King Cyrus of Babylon, he issued a decree to rebuild the house of God. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 2Ch 36:22-23; Ezr 1:1-4"}, {"pk": 4039963, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 5, "verse": 14, "text": "He also took from the temple in Babylon the gold and silver articles of God\u2019s house that Nebuchadnezzar had taken from the temple in Jerusalem and carried them to the temple in Babylon. \u24d5 He released them from the temple in Babylon to a man named Sheshbazzar, the governor by the appointment of King Cyrus. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Ezr 1:8,11
\u24d5 2Ch 36:7,10,18; Ezr 1:7; Dn 5:2-3"}, {"pk": 4039964, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 5, "verse": 15, "text": "Cyrus told him, \u201cTake these articles, put them in the temple in Jerusalem, and let the house of God be rebuilt on its original site.\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Ezr 6:5"}, {"pk": 4039965, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 5, "verse": 16, "text": "Then this same Sheshbazzar came and laid the foundation of God\u2019s house in Jerusalem. \u24d8 It has been under construction from that time until now, \u24d9 but it has not been completed.", "comment": "\u24d8 Ezr 3:10
\u24d9 Ezr 5:1-5"}, {"pk": 4039966, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 5, "verse": 17, "text": "So if it pleases the king, let a search of the royal archives [5] in Babylon be conducted to see if it is true that a decree was issued by King Cyrus to rebuild the house of God in Jerusalem. \u24da Let the king\u2019s decision regarding this matter be sent to us. \u24db", "comment": "\u24da 2Ch 36:22-23; Ezr 1:1-4
[5] Lit treasure house
\u24db Ezr 6:1-12"}, {"pk": 4039967, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 6, "verse": 1, "text": "King Darius gave the order, and they searched \u24dc in the library of Babylon in the archives. [1] \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Ezr 4:15
\u24dc Ezr 5:17
[1] Lit Babylon where the treasures were stored"}, {"pk": 4039968, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 6, "verse": 2, "text": "But it was in the fortress of Ecbatana in the province of Media \u24d0 that a scroll was found with this record written on it:", "comment": "\u24d0 Dn 9:1; Ac 2:9"}, {"pk": 4039969, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 6, "verse": 3, "text": "In the first year of King Cyrus, he issued a decree \u24d1 concerning the house of God in Jerusalem: Let the house be rebuilt as a place for offering sacrifices, and let its original foundations be retained. [2] Its height is to be ninety feet [3] and its width ninety feet, \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 1Kg 6:2
\u24d1 2Ch 36:22-23; Ezr 1:1-4
[2] Lit be brought forth
[3] Lit 60 cubits"}, {"pk": 4039970, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 6, "verse": 4, "text": "with three layers of cut [4] stones and one of timber. \u24d3 The cost is to be paid from the royal treasury. [5] \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Ezr 3:7
[4] Or huge
\u24d3 1Kg 6:36; Ezr 5:8
[5] Lit the king\u2019s house"}, {"pk": 4039971, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 6, "verse": 5, "text": "The gold and silver articles of God\u2019s house that Nebuchadnezzar took from the temple in Jerusalem and carried to Babylon must also be returned. They are to be brought to the temple in Jerusalem where they belong [6] and put into the house of God. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Ezr 1:7
[6] Lit Jerusalem, to its place,"}, {"pk": 4039972, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 6, "verse": 6, "text": "Therefore, you must stay away from that place, Tattenai governor of the region west of the Euphrates River, Shethar-bozenai, and your [7] colleagues, the officials in the region. \u24d6", "comment": "[7] Lit their
\u24d6 Ezr 5:3,6; 6:13"}, {"pk": 4039973, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 6, "verse": 7, "text": "Leave the construction of the house of God alone. Let the governor \u24d7 and elders of the Jews rebuild this house of God on its original site.", "comment": "\u24d7 Neh 5:14; Hg 1:1"}, {"pk": 4039974, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 6, "verse": 8, "text": "I hereby issue a decree concerning what you are to do, so that the elders of the Jews can rebuild the house of God: The cost is to be paid in full to these men out of the royal revenues \u24d8 from the taxes of the region west of the Euphrates River, so that the work will not stop.", "comment": "\u24d8 Ezr 7:20"}, {"pk": 4039975, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 6, "verse": 9, "text": "Whatever is needed\u2009\u2014\u2009young bulls, rams, and lambs for burnt offerings to the God of the heavens, or wheat, salt, wine, and oil, as requested by the priests in Jerusalem\u2009\u2014\u2009let it be given to them every day without fail, \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Ezr 7:17,20-22"}, {"pk": 4039976, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 6, "verse": 10, "text": "so that they can offer sacrifices of pleasing aroma to the God of the heavens and pray for the life of the king and his sons. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Ezr 7:23; 1Tm 2:1-2"}, {"pk": 4039977, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 6, "verse": 11, "text": "I also issue a decree concerning any man who interferes with this directive: Let a beam be torn from his house and raised up; he will be impaled on it, and his house will be made into a garbage dump because of this offense. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Est 2:23; 9:14"}, {"pk": 4039978, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 6, "verse": 12, "text": "May the God who caused his name to dwell there \u24dc overthrow any king or people who dares [8] to harm or interfere with this house of God in Jerusalem. I, Darius, have issued the decree. Let it be carried out diligently.", "comment": "[8] Lit who stretches out its hand
\u24dc Dt 12:5; 2Ch 6:2"}, {"pk": 4039979, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 6, "verse": 13, "text": "Then Tattenai governor of the region west of the Euphrates River, Shethar-bozenai, and their colleagues \u24dd diligently carried out what King Darius had decreed.", "comment": "\u24dd Ezr 5:3,6; 6:6"}, {"pk": 4039980, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 6, "verse": 14, "text": "So the Jewish elders continued successfully with the building under the prophesying of Haggai the prophet and Zechariah son of Iddo. \u24d0 They finished the building according to the command of the God of Israel and the decrees of Cyrus, \u24d1 Darius, and King Artaxerxes \u24d2 of Persia.", "comment": "\u24d2 Ezr 7:12-26
\u24d0 Ezr 5:1; Hg 1:1; Zch 1:1
\u24d1 Ezr 1:1-4; 6:3-5"}, {"pk": 4039981, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 6, "verse": 15, "text": "This house was completed on the third day of the month of Adar \u24d3 in the sixth year of the reign of King Darius.", "comment": "\u24d3 Est 3:7"}, {"pk": 4039982, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 6, "verse": 16, "text": "Then the Israelites, including the priests, the Levites, and the rest of the exiles, celebrated the dedication of the house of God with joy."}, {"pk": 4039983, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 6, "verse": 17, "text": "For the dedication of God\u2019s house they offered one hundred bulls, two hundred rams, and four hundred lambs, as well as twelve male goats \u24d4 as a sin offering for all Israel\u2009\u2014\u2009one for each Israelite tribe.", "comment": "\u24d4 2Ch 7:4-5"}, {"pk": 4039984, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 6, "verse": 18, "text": "They also appointed the priests by their divisions and the Levites by their groups to the service of God in Jerusalem, according to what is written in the book of Moses. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 29; Nm 18; 1Ch 24"}, {"pk": 4039985, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 6, "verse": 19, "text": "The exiles \u24d6 observed the Passover \u24d7 on the fourteenth day of the first month.", "comment": "\u24d7 Ex 12:1-11; Nm 28:16
\u24d6 Ezr 1:11; 2:1"}, {"pk": 4039986, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 6, "verse": 20, "text": "All of the priests and Levites were ceremonially clean, because they had purified themselves. They killed the Passover lamb for themselves, their priestly brothers, and all the exiles. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 2Ch 30:15-17"}, {"pk": 4039987, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 6, "verse": 21, "text": "The Israelites who had returned from exile \u24d9 ate it, together with all who had separated themselves from the uncleanness of the Gentiles of the land [9] \u24da in order to worship the LORD, the God of Israel.", "comment": "\u24da Ezr 9:11; Neh 10:28
\u24d9 Ezr 1:11; 2:1
[9] Lit land to them"}, {"pk": 4039988, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 6, "verse": 22, "text": "They observed the Festival of Unleavened Bread for seven days \u24db with joy, because the LORD had made them joyful, having changed the Assyrian king\u2019s attitude toward them, so that he supported them [10] in the work on the house of the God of Israel. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24db Ex 12:14-20; Dt 16:3-8
[10] Lit strengthened their hands
\u24dc Ezr 6:8-12"}, {"pk": 4039989, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 7, "verse": 1, "text": "After these events, during the reign of King Artaxerxes \u24dd of Persia, Ezra\u2009\u2014 Seraiah\u2019s \u24d0 son, Azariah\u2019s son, Hilkiah\u2019s \u24d1 son,
", "comment": "\u24d1 2Kg 22:4; 23:4
\u24dd Ezr 4:7; 6:14; Neh 2:1
\u24d0 2Kg 25:18-21; Jr 52:24-27"}, {"pk": 4039990, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 7, "verse": 2, "text": "Shallum\u2019s son, Zadok\u2019s \u24d2 son, Ahitub\u2019s son,
", "comment": "\u24d2 1Sm 8:17; 1Kg 1:7-8; 2:35"}, {"pk": 4039991, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 7, "verse": 3, "text": "Amariah\u2019s son, Azariah\u2019s son, Meraioth\u2019s son,
"}, {"pk": 4039992, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 7, "verse": 4, "text": "Zerahiah\u2019s son, Uzzi\u2019s son, Bukki\u2019s son,
"}, {"pk": 4039993, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 7, "verse": 5, "text": "Abishua\u2019s son, Phinehas\u2019s son, Eleazar\u2019s son, the chief priest Aaron\u2019s son \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 1Ch 6:3-15"}, {"pk": 4039994, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 7, "verse": 6, "text": "\u2014\u2009came up from Babylon. He was a scribe skilled in the law of Moses, \u24d4 which the LORD, the God of Israel, had given. The king had granted him everything he requested \u24d5 because the hand of the LORD his God was on him. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d5 Neh 2:4-8
\u24d4 Ezr 7:11-12,21
\u24d6 Ezr 7:28; 8:22; Neh 2:8,18"}, {"pk": 4039995, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 7, "verse": 7, "text": "Some of the Israelites, priests, Levites, singers, gatekeepers, and temple servants \u24d7 accompanied him to Jerusalem in the seventh year of King Artaxerxes.", "comment": "\u24d7 Ezr 2:1-58; Neh 7:6-60"}, {"pk": 4039996, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 7, "verse": 8, "text": "Ezra [1] came to Jerusalem in the fifth month, during the seventh year of the king.", "comment": "[1] LXX, Syr, Vg read They"}, {"pk": 4039997, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 7, "verse": 9, "text": "He began the journey from Babylon on the first day of the first month \u24d8 and arrived in Jerusalem on the first day of the fifth month \u24d9 since the gracious hand of his God was on him. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Ezr 7:28; 8:18,31; Neh 2:8,18
\u24d8 Ezr 8:15,21,31
\u24d9 Ezr 8:32"}, {"pk": 4039998, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 7, "verse": 10, "text": "Now Ezra had determined in his heart to study the law of the LORD, obey it, and teach \u24db its statutes and ordinances in Israel.", "comment": "\u24db Neh 8:1-8"}, {"pk": 4039999, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 7, "verse": 11, "text": "This is the text of the letter King Artaxerxes gave to Ezra the priest and scribe, an expert in matters of the LORD\u2019s commands and statutes for Israel: [2]", "comment": "[2] Ezr 7:12-26 is written in Aramaic."}, {"pk": 4040000, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 7, "verse": 12, "text": "Artaxerxes, king of kings, \u24dc to Ezra the priest, an expert in the law of the God of the heavens: Greetings.", "comment": "\u24dc Ezk 26:7; Dn 2:37"}, {"pk": 4040001, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 7, "verse": 13, "text": "I issue a decree that any of the Israelites in my kingdom, including their priests and Levites, who want to go to Jerusalem, may go with you. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Ezr 1:3"}, {"pk": 4040002, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 7, "verse": 14, "text": "You are sent by the king and his seven counselors \u24d0 to evaluate Judah and Jerusalem according to the law of your God, which is in your possession.", "comment": "\u24d0 Est 1:14"}, {"pk": 4040003, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 7, "verse": 15, "text": "You are also to bring the silver and gold the king and his counselors have willingly given to the God of Israel, \u24d1 whose dwelling is in Jerusalem, \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d1 Hg 2:8
\u24d2 Dt 12:5-6; 2Ch 6:2"}, {"pk": 4040004, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 7, "verse": 16, "text": "and all the silver and gold you receive throughout the province of Babylon, together with the freewill offerings given by the people and the priests to the house of their God in Jerusalem. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Ex 3:22; Ezr 1:6"}, {"pk": 4040005, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 7, "verse": 17, "text": "Then you are to be diligent to buy with this money bulls, rams, and lambs, along with their grain and drink offerings, and offer them on the altar at the house of your God in Jerusalem. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Nm 15:1-14; Ezr 6:9"}, {"pk": 4040006, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 7, "verse": 18, "text": "You may do whatever seems best to you and your brothers with the rest of the silver and gold, according to the will of your God."}, {"pk": 4040007, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 7, "verse": 19, "text": "Deliver to the God of Jerusalem all the articles given to you for the service of the house of your God. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Ezr 8:33"}, {"pk": 4040008, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 7, "verse": 20, "text": "You may use the royal treasury [3] to pay for anything else needed for the house of your God. \u24d6", "comment": "[3] Lit the king\u2019s house
\u24d6 Ezr 6:4,8; 7:22-23"}, {"pk": 4040009, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 7, "verse": 21, "text": "I, King Artaxerxes, issue a decree to all the treasurers in the region west of the Euphrates River: \u24d7 Whatever Ezra the priest, an expert in the law of the God of the heavens, asks of you must be provided in full, \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Ezr 6:8
\u24d7 Ezr 4:10; 7:25"}, {"pk": 4040010, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 7, "verse": 22, "text": "up to 7,500 pounds [4] of silver, 500 bushels [5] of wheat, 550 gallons [6] of wine, 550 gallons of oil, and salt without limit. [7]", "comment": "[7] Lit without instruction
[4] Lit 100 talents
[5] Lit 100 cors
[6] Lit 100 baths"}, {"pk": 4040011, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 7, "verse": 23, "text": "Whatever is commanded by the God of heaven must be done diligently for the house of the God of the heavens, so that wrath will not fall on the realm of the king and his sons. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Ezr 6:10"}, {"pk": 4040012, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 7, "verse": 24, "text": "Be advised that you do not have authority to impose tribute, duty, and land tax on any priests, Levites, singers, doorkeepers, temple servants, or other servants of this house of God."}, {"pk": 4040013, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 7, "verse": 25, "text": "And you, Ezra, according to [8] God\u2019s wisdom that you possess, appoint magistrates and judges to judge all the people in the region west of the Euphrates who know the laws of your God and to teach anyone who does not know them. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Ezr 7:10; Neh 8:1-3,8
[8] Lit to your"}, {"pk": 4040014, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 7, "verse": 26, "text": "Anyone who does not keep the law of your God and the law of the king, let the appropriate judgment be executed against him, whether death, banishment, confiscation of property, or imprisonment. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Ezr 6:11"}, {"pk": 4040015, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 7, "verse": 27, "text": "Blessed be the LORD, the God of our fathers, who has put it into the king\u2019s mind \u24dc to glorify the house of the LORD in Jerusalem, \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dc Ezr 6:22
\u24dd Is 60:7,13"}, {"pk": 4040016, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 7, "verse": 28, "text": "and who has shown favor to me before the king, \u24d0 his counselors, and all his powerful officers. So I took courage because I was strengthened by the hand of the LORD my God, [9] \u24d1 and I gathered Israelite leaders to return with me. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Ezr 8:1-14,16
\u24d0 Ezr 9:9
[9] Lit because the hand of the LORD my God was on me
\u24d1 Ezr 7:6; 8:18"}, {"pk": 4040017, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 8, "verse": 1, "text": "These are the family heads and the genealogical records of those who returned with me from Babylon during the reign of King Artaxerxes: \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Ezr 7:7"}, {"pk": 4040018, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 8, "verse": 2, "text": "Gershom, from Phinehas\u2019s descendants; Daniel, from Ithamar\u2019s descendants; Hattush, from David\u2019s descendants,
"}, {"pk": 4040019, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 8, "verse": 3, "text": "who was of Shecaniah\u2019s descendants; \u24d4 Zechariah, from Parosh\u2019s \u24d5 descendants, and 150 men [1] with him who were registered by genealogy;
", "comment": "[1] Or males; also in vv. 4-14
\u24d4 1Ch 3:22
\u24d5 Ezr 2:3; 10:25"}, {"pk": 4040020, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 8, "verse": 4, "text": "Eliehoenai son of Zerahiah from Pahath-moab\u2019s descendants, \u24d6 and 200 men with him;
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ezr 2:6"}, {"pk": 4040021, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 8, "verse": 5, "text": "Shecaniah [2] son of Jahaziel from Zattu\u2019s descendants, and 300 men with him;
", "comment": "[2] LXX, 1 Esdras 8:32; MT reads the descendants of Shecaniah"}, {"pk": 4040022, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 8, "verse": 6, "text": "Ebed son of Jonathan from Adin\u2019s descendants, \u24d7 and 50 men with him;
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ezr 2:15; Neh 7:20"}, {"pk": 4040023, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 8, "verse": 7, "text": "Jeshaiah son of Athaliah from Elam\u2019s descendants, and 70 men with him;
"}, {"pk": 4040024, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 8, "verse": 8, "text": "Zebadiah son of Michael from Shephatiah\u2019s descendants, and 80 men with him;
"}, {"pk": 4040025, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 8, "verse": 9, "text": "Obadiah son of Jehiel from Joab\u2019s descendants, and 218 men with him;
"}, {"pk": 4040026, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 8, "verse": 10, "text": "Shelomith [3] son of Josiphiah from Bani\u2019s descendants, and 160 men with him;
", "comment": "[3] Some LXX mss, 1 Esdras 8:36; MT reads the descendants of Shelomith"}, {"pk": 4040027, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 8, "verse": 11, "text": "Zechariah son of Bebai from Bebai\u2019s descendants, and 28 men with him;
"}, {"pk": 4040028, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 8, "verse": 12, "text": "Johanan son of Hakkatan from Azgad\u2019s descendants, and 110 men with him;
"}, {"pk": 4040029, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 8, "verse": 13, "text": "these are the last ones, from Adonikam\u2019s descendants, \u24d8 and their names are Eliphelet, Jeuel, and Shemaiah, and 60 men with them;
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ezr 2:13"}, {"pk": 4040030, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 8, "verse": 14, "text": "Uthai and Zaccur [4] from Bigvai\u2019s descendants, and 70 men with them.
", "comment": "[4] Alt Hb tradition, some LXX mss read Zabud"}, {"pk": 4040031, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 8, "verse": 15, "text": "I gathered them at the river [5] that flows to Ahava, \u24d9 and we camped there for three days. I searched among the people and priests, but found no Levites \u24da there.", "comment": "\u24da Ezr 2:40; 7:7
[5] Or canal
\u24d9 Ezr 8:21,31"}, {"pk": 4040032, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 8, "verse": 16, "text": "Then I summoned the leaders: Eliezer, Ariel, Shemaiah, Elnathan, Jarib, Elnathan, Nathan, Zechariah, and Meshullam, \u24db as well as the teachers Joiarib and Elnathan.", "comment": "\u24db Ezr 10:15"}, {"pk": 4040033, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 8, "verse": 17, "text": "I sent them to Iddo, the leader at Casiphia, with a message for [6] him and his brothers, the temple servants \u24dc at Casiphia, that they should bring us ministers for the house of our God.", "comment": "[6] Lit Casiphia, and I put in their mouth the words to speak to
\u24dc Ezr 2:43; Neh 7:46"}, {"pk": 4040034, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 8, "verse": 18, "text": "Since the gracious hand of our God was on us, \u24dd they brought us Sherebiah \u24d0 \u2009\u2014\u2009a man of insight from the descendants of Mahli, a descendant of Levi son of Israel\u2009\u2014\u2009along with his sons and brothers, 18 men,", "comment": "\u24dd Ezr 7:6
\u24d0 Ezr 8:24; Neh 8:7"}, {"pk": 4040035, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 8, "verse": 19, "text": "plus Hashabiah, \u24d1 along with Jeshaiah, from the descendants of Merari, and his brothers and their sons, 20 men.", "comment": "\u24d1 Neh 12:24"}, {"pk": 4040036, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 8, "verse": 20, "text": "There were also 220 of the temple servants, \u24d2 who had been appointed by David and the leaders for the work of the Levites. All were identified by name.", "comment": "\u24d2 Ezr 2:43; 7:7"}, {"pk": 4040037, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 8, "verse": 21, "text": "I proclaimed a fast \u24d3 by the Ahava River, [7] so that we might humble ourselves before our God and ask him for a safe journey for us, our dependents, and all our possessions.", "comment": "\u24d3 Is 58:3-8
[7] Or Canal, also in v. 31"}, {"pk": 4040038, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 8, "verse": 22, "text": "I did this because I was ashamed to ask the king for infantry and cavalry to protect us from enemies during the journey, since we had told him, \u201cThe hand of our God is gracious to all who seek him, but his fierce anger is against all who abandon him.\u201d \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Dt 31:6,17"}, {"pk": 4040039, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 8, "verse": 23, "text": "So we fasted and pleaded with our God about this, and he was receptive to our prayer."}, {"pk": 4040040, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 8, "verse": 24, "text": "I selected twelve of the leading priests, along with Sherebiah, \u24d5 Hashabiah, and ten of their brothers.", "comment": "\u24d5 Neh 10:9,11"}, {"pk": 4040041, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 8, "verse": 25, "text": "I weighed out to them the silver, the gold, and the articles\u2009\u2014\u2009the contribution for the house of our God that the king, his counselors, his leaders, and all the Israelites who were present had offered."}, {"pk": 4040042, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 8, "verse": 26, "text": "I weighed out to them 24 tons [8] of silver, silver articles weighing 7,500 pounds, [9] 7,500 pounds of gold,", "comment": "[8] Lit 650 talents
[9] Lit 100 talents"}, {"pk": 4040043, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 8, "verse": 27, "text": "twenty gold bowls worth a thousand gold coins, [10] and two articles of fine gleaming bronze, as valuable as gold. \u24d6", "comment": "[10] Or 1,000 drachmas, or 1,000 darics
\u24d6 Ezr 7:15-20"}, {"pk": 4040044, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 8, "verse": 28, "text": "Then I said to them, \u201cYou are holy to the LORD, and the articles are holy. The silver and gold are a freewill offering \u24d7 to the LORD God of your fathers.", "comment": "\u24d7 Ezr 1:4; 2:68-69"}, {"pk": 4040045, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 8, "verse": 29, "text": "Guard them carefully until you weigh them out in the chambers of the LORD\u2019s house before the leading priests, Levites, and heads of the Israelite families in Jerusalem.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4040046, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 8, "verse": 30, "text": "So the priests and Levites took charge of the silver, the gold, and the articles that had been weighed out, to bring them to the house of our God in Jerusalem. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Neh 13:4-5,9"}, {"pk": 4040047, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 8, "verse": 31, "text": "We set out from the Ahava River on the twelfth day of the first month to go to Jerusalem. We were strengthened by our God, [11] \u24d9 and he kept us from the grasp of the enemy and from ambush along the way. \u24da", "comment": "[11] Lit The hand of our God was on us
\u24d9 Ezr 7:9; Neh 2:18
\u24da Ezr 8:21-22"}, {"pk": 4040048, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 8, "verse": 32, "text": "So we arrived at Jerusalem and rested there for three days. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Neh 2:11"}, {"pk": 4040049, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 8, "verse": 33, "text": "On the fourth day the silver, the gold, and the articles were weighed out in the house of our God into the care of the priest Meremoth son of Uriah. Eleazar son of Phinehas was with him. The Levites Jozabad \u24dc son of Jeshua and Noadiah son of Binnui were also with them.", "comment": "\u24dc Neh 11:16"}, {"pk": 4040050, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 8, "verse": 34, "text": "Everything was verified by number and weight, and the total weight was recorded at that time."}, {"pk": 4040051, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 8, "verse": 35, "text": "The exiles who had returned from the captivity \u24dd offered burnt offerings to the God of Israel: twelve bulls for all Israel, ninety-six rams, and seventy-seven lambs, along with twelve male goats as a sin offering. All this was a burnt offering for the LORD. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd Ezr 2:1; 6:16
\u24d0 Lv 1:3-15; 2Ch 29:24,27,31-35"}, {"pk": 4040052, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 8, "verse": 36, "text": "They also delivered the king\u2019s edicts to the royal satraps and governors of the region west of the Euphrates, \u24d1 so that they would support the people and the house of God. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Ezr 7:21-24
\u24d1 Ezr 7:21,25"}, {"pk": 4040053, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 9, "verse": 1, "text": "After these things had been done, the leaders approached me and said: \u201cThe people of Israel, the priests, and the Levites have not separated themselves \u24d3 from the surrounding peoples whose detestable practices \u24d4 are like those of the Canaanites, Hethites, Perizzites, Jebusites, Ammonites, Moabites, Egyptians, and Amorites. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d4 Dt 12:29-31; Ezr 9:11
\u24d3 Ezk 5:10-12
\u24d5 Gn 15:18; Lv 18:24-30; Dt 7:1"}, {"pk": 4040054, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 9, "verse": 2, "text": "Indeed, the Israelite men [1] have taken some of their daughters as wives for themselves and their sons, so that the holy seed \u24d6 has become mixed with the surrounding peoples. \u24d7 The leaders [2] and officials have taken the lead in this unfaithfulness!\u201d \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Neh 13:28
[1] Lit they
\u24d6 Dt 14:2
\u24d7 Dt 7:1-4; Ezr 9:12; Neh 13:1-3,23
[2] Lit hand of the leaders"}, {"pk": 4040055, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 9, "verse": 3, "text": "When I heard this report, I tore my tunic and robe, pulled out some of the hair from my head and beard, and sat down devastated. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 2Kg 18:37\u201419:2; Neh 1:4; Dn 9:3"}, {"pk": 4040056, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 9, "verse": 4, "text": "Everyone who trembled at the words of the God of Israel \u24da gathered around me, because of the unfaithfulness of the exiles, \u24db while I sat devastated until the evening offering. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Ex 29:38-39
\u24da Ezr 10:3; Is 66:2,5
\u24db Ezr 2:1; 6:16"}, {"pk": 4040057, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 9, "verse": 5, "text": "At the evening offering, I got up from my time of humiliation, with my tunic and robe torn. Then I fell on my knees and spread out my hands to the LORD my God. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Ex 9:29; Dn 6:10"}, {"pk": 4040058, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 9, "verse": 6, "text": "And I said: \u24d0 My God, I am ashamed and embarrassed to lift my face toward you, my God, because our iniquities are higher than our heads and our guilt is as high as the heavens. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Jr 51:9; Rv 18:5
\u24d0 Neh 1:5-11; Dn 9:4-19"}, {"pk": 4040059, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 9, "verse": 7, "text": "Our guilt has been terrible from the days of our fathers until the present. Because of our iniquities we have been handed over, along with our kings and priests, to the surrounding kings, and to the sword, captivity, plundering, and open shame, \u24d2 as it is today.", "comment": "\u24d2 Neh 9:30,36; Dn 9:7"}, {"pk": 4040060, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 9, "verse": 8, "text": "But now, for a brief moment, grace has come from the LORD our God to preserve a remnant \u24d3 for us and give us a stake \u24d4 in his holy place. Even in our slavery, God has given us a little relief and light to our eyes. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d3 Is 10:20-22
\u24d4 Is 10:23
\u24d5 1Sm 14:29"}, {"pk": 4040061, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 9, "verse": 9, "text": "Though we are slaves, \u24d6 our God has not abandoned us in our slavery. He has extended grace to us in the presence of the Persian kings, \u24d7 giving us relief, so that we can rebuild the house of our God and repair its ruins, \u24d8 to give us a wall in Judah and Jerusalem.", "comment": "\u24d8 Ezr 1:4; 7:12-20
\u24d6 Neh 9:36
\u24d7 2Kg 25:28; Ezr 6:22"}, {"pk": 4040062, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 9, "verse": 10, "text": "Now, our God, what can we say in light of [3] this? For we have abandoned the commands", "comment": "[3] Lit say after"}, {"pk": 4040063, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 9, "verse": 11, "text": "you gave through your servants the prophets, saying: \u201cThe land you are entering to possess is an impure land. The surrounding peoples have filled it from end to end with their uncleanness by their impurity and detestable practices. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Dt 12:29-31; Ezr 9:1"}, {"pk": 4040064, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 9, "verse": 12, "text": "So do not give your daughters to their sons in marriage or take their daughters for your sons. \u24da Never pursue their welfare or prosperity, \u24db so that you will be strong, eat the good things of the land, and leave it as an inheritance to your sons forever.\u201d", "comment": "\u24db Dt 7:3; 23:6
\u24da Dt 7:1-4; Ezr 9:2; Neh 13:23-28"}, {"pk": 4040065, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 9, "verse": 13, "text": "After all that has happened to us because of our evil deeds and terrible guilt\u2009\u2014\u2009though you, our God, have punished us less than our iniquities deserve and have allowed us to survive [4] \u24dc \u2009\u2014\u2009", "comment": "[4] Lit and gave us a remnant like this
\u24dc Is 10:20-22"}, {"pk": 4040066, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 9, "verse": 14, "text": "should we break your commands again and intermarry with the peoples who commit these detestable practices? \u24dd Wouldn\u2019t you become so angry with us that you would destroy us, leaving neither remnant nor survivor? \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd Ezr 9:1-2; Neh 13:23-28
\u24d0 Dt 29:26-28"}, {"pk": 4040067, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 9, "verse": 15, "text": "LORD God of Israel, you are righteous, for we survive as a remnant \u24d1 today. Here we are before you with our guilt, though no one can stand in your presence because of this. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d1 Neh 1:3
\u24d2 Ps 130:3"}, {"pk": 4040068, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 10, "verse": 1, "text": "While Ezra prayed and confessed, weeping and falling facedown \u24d3 before the house of God, an extremely large assembly of Israelite men, women, and children gathered around him. The people also wept bitterly. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d3 Ezr 9:3,5; Neh 1:4; Dn 9:3-4,20
\u24d4 Ezr 3:12-13"}, {"pk": 4040069, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 10, "verse": 2, "text": "Then Shecaniah son of Jehiel, \u24d5 an Elamite, responded to Ezra: \u201cWe have been unfaithful to our God by marrying foreign women from the surrounding peoples, \u24d6 but there is still hope for Israel in spite of this.", "comment": "\u24d5 Ezr 10:26
\u24d6 Ezr 9:1-2; 10:18,44; Neh 13:23-28"}, {"pk": 4040070, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 10, "verse": 3, "text": "Let us therefore make a covenant before our God \u24d7 to send away all the foreign wives and their children, according to the counsel of my lord and of those who tremble at the command of our God. \u24d8 Let it be done according to the law.", "comment": "\u24d7 2Ch 34:31
\u24d8 Ezr 9:4"}, {"pk": 4040071, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 10, "verse": 4, "text": "Get up, for this matter is your responsibility, \u24d9 and we support you. Be strong and take action!\u201d \u24da", "comment": "\u24d9 Ezr 7:25-26
\u24da Jos 1:6-9"}, {"pk": 4040072, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 10, "verse": 5, "text": "Then Ezra got up and made the leading priests, Levites, and all Israel take an oath to do what had been said; so they took the oath. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Neh 10:29-30; 13:25"}, {"pk": 4040073, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 10, "verse": 6, "text": "Ezra then went from the house of God and walked to the chamber of Jehohanan son of Eliashib, where he spent the night. [1] He did not eat food or drink water, because he was mourning over the unfaithfulness of the exiles. \u24dc", "comment": "[1] 1 Esdras 9:2, Syr; MT, Vg read he went
\u24dc Dt 9:18-19"}, {"pk": 4040074, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 10, "verse": 7, "text": "They circulated a proclamation throughout Judah and Jerusalem that all the exiles should gather at Jerusalem."}, {"pk": 4040075, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 10, "verse": 8, "text": "Whoever did not come within three days would forfeit all his possessions, [2] according to the decision of the leaders and elders, and would be excluded \u24dd from the assembly of the exiles.", "comment": "\u24dd Ezr 7:26
[2] Lit would set apart all his possessions for destruction"}, {"pk": 4040076, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 10, "verse": 9, "text": "So all the men of Judah and Benjamin gathered in Jerusalem within the three days. On the twentieth day of the ninth month, all the people sat in the square at the house of God, \u24d0 trembling because of this matter and because of the heavy rain.", "comment": "\u24d0 Neh 8:1"}, {"pk": 4040077, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 10, "verse": 10, "text": "Then the priest Ezra stood up and said to them, \u201cYou have been unfaithful by marrying foreign women, adding to Israel\u2019s guilt. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Ezr 9:1-2; Neh 13:23-27"}, {"pk": 4040078, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 10, "verse": 11, "text": "Therefore, make a confession to the LORD, the God of your fathers, and do his will. Separate yourselves from the surrounding peoples and your foreign wives.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4040079, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 10, "verse": 12, "text": "Then all the assembly responded loudly: \u201cYes, we will do as you say!"}, {"pk": 4040080, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 10, "verse": 13, "text": "But there are many people, and it is the rainy season. We don\u2019t have the stamina to stay out in the open. This isn\u2019t something that can be done in a day or two, for we have rebelled terribly in this matter."}, {"pk": 4040081, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 10, "verse": 14, "text": "Let our leaders represent the entire assembly. Then let all those in our towns who have married foreign women come at appointed times, together with the elders and judges of each town, in order to avert the fierce anger of our God \u24d2 concerning [3] this matter.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d2 2Ch 29:10; 30:8
[3] Some Hb mss, LXX, Vg; other Hb mss read until"}, {"pk": 4040082, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 10, "verse": 15, "text": "Only Jonathan son of Asahel and Jahzeiah son of Tikvah opposed this, with Meshullam \u24d3 and Shabbethai the Levite supporting them.", "comment": "\u24d3 Ezr 8:16"}, {"pk": 4040083, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 10, "verse": 16, "text": "The exiles did what had been proposed. The priest Ezra selected men [4] who were family heads, all identified by name, to represent [5] their ancestral families. [6] They convened on the first day of the tenth month to investigate the matter,", "comment": "[5] Lit name, for
[4] 1 Esdras 9:16, Syr; MT, Vg read priest and men were selected
[6] Lit the house of their fathers"}, {"pk": 4040084, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 10, "verse": 17, "text": "and by the first day of the first month they had dealt with all the men who had married foreign women."}, {"pk": 4040085, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 10, "verse": 18, "text": "The following were found to have married foreign women from the descendants of the priests: from the descendants of Jeshua son of Jozadak and his brothers: Maaseiah, Eliezer, Jarib, and Gedaliah.
"}, {"pk": 4040086, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 10, "verse": 19, "text": "They pledged [7] to send their wives away, and being guilty, they offered a ram from the flock for their guilt; \u24d4
", "comment": "[7] Lit gave their hand
\u24d4 Lv 5:14\u20146:7"}, {"pk": 4040087, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 10, "verse": 20, "text": "Hanani and Zebadiah from Immer\u2019s \u24d5 descendants;
", "comment": "\u24d5 1Ch 24:14"}, {"pk": 4040088, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 10, "verse": 21, "text": "Maaseiah, Elijah, Shemaiah, Jehiel, and Uzziah from Harim\u2019s \u24d6 descendants;
", "comment": "\u24d6 1Ch 24:8"}, {"pk": 4040089, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 10, "verse": 22, "text": "Elioenai, Maaseiah, Ishmael, Nethanel, Jozabad, and Elasah from Pashhur\u2019s \u24d7 descendants.
", "comment": "\u24d7 1Ch 9:12"}, {"pk": 4040090, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 10, "verse": 23, "text": "The Levites: \u24d8 Jozabad, Shimei, Kelaiah (that is Kelita), Pethahiah, Judah, and Eliezer.
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ezr 2:40"}, {"pk": 4040091, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 10, "verse": 24, "text": "The singers: \u24d9 Eliashib.
The gatekeepers: \u24da Shallum, Telem, and Uri.
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ezr 2:41
\u24da Ezr 2:42"}, {"pk": 4040092, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 10, "verse": 25, "text": "The Israelites: \u24db Parosh\u2019s descendants: \u24dc Ramiah, Izziah, Malchijah, Mijamin, Eleazar, Malchijah, [8] and Benaiah;
", "comment": "[8] Some LXX mss, 1 Esdras 9:26 read Hashabiah
\u24db Ezr 2:3-35; Neh 7:8-38
\u24dc Ezr 2:3"}, {"pk": 4040093, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 10, "verse": 26, "text": "Elam\u2019s descendants: \u24dd Mattaniah, Zechariah, Jehiel, Abdi, Jeremoth, and Elijah;
", "comment": "\u24dd Ezr 2:7; 10:2"}, {"pk": 4040094, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 10, "verse": 27, "text": "Zattu\u2019s descendants: \u24d0 Elioenai, Eliashib, Mattaniah, Jeremoth, Zabad, and Aziza;
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ezr 2:8"}, {"pk": 4040095, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 10, "verse": 28, "text": "Bebai\u2019s descendants: \u24d1 Jehohanan, Hananiah, Zabbai, and Athlai;
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ezr 2:11"}, {"pk": 4040096, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 10, "verse": 29, "text": "Bani\u2019s descendants: \u24d2 Meshullam, Malluch, Adaiah, Jashub, Sheal, and Jeremoth;
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ezr 2:10"}, {"pk": 4040097, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 10, "verse": 30, "text": "Pahath-moab\u2019s descendants: \u24d3 Adna, Chelal, Benaiah, Maaseiah, Mattaniah, Bezalel, Binnui, and Manasseh;
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ezr 2:6"}, {"pk": 4040098, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 10, "verse": 31, "text": "Harim\u2019s descendants: \u24d4 Eliezer, Isshijah, Malchijah, Shemaiah, Shimeon,
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ezr 2:32"}, {"pk": 4040099, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 10, "verse": 32, "text": "Benjamin, Malluch, and Shemariah;
"}, {"pk": 4040100, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 10, "verse": 33, "text": "Hashum\u2019s descendants: \u24d5 Mattenai, Mattattah, Zabad, Eliphelet, Jeremai, Manasseh, and Shimei;
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ezr 2:19"}, {"pk": 4040101, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 10, "verse": 34, "text": "Bani\u2019s descendants: \u24d6 Maadai, Amram, Uel,
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ezr 2:10"}, {"pk": 4040102, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 10, "verse": 35, "text": "Benaiah, Bedeiah, Cheluhi,
"}, {"pk": 4040103, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 10, "verse": 36, "text": "Vaniah, Meremoth, Eliashib,
"}, {"pk": 4040104, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 10, "verse": 37, "text": "Mattaniah, Mattenai, Jaasu,
"}, {"pk": 4040105, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 10, "verse": 38, "text": "Bani, Binnui, Shimei,
"}, {"pk": 4040106, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 10, "verse": 39, "text": "Shelemiah, Nathan, Adaiah,
"}, {"pk": 4040107, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 10, "verse": 40, "text": "Machnadebai, Shashai, Sharai,
"}, {"pk": 4040108, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 10, "verse": 41, "text": "Azarel, Shelemiah, Shemariah,
"}, {"pk": 4040109, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 10, "verse": 42, "text": "Shallum, Amariah, and Joseph;
"}, {"pk": 4040110, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 10, "verse": 43, "text": "Nebo\u2019s descendants: \u24d7 Jeiel, Mattithiah, Zabad, Zebina, Jaddai, Joel, and Benaiah.
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ezr 2:29"}, {"pk": 4040111, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 15, "chapter": 10, "verse": 44, "text": "All of these \u24d8 had married foreign women, and some of the wives had given birth to children. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d8 Ezr 10:18-43
\u24d9 Neh 13:24"}, {"pk": 4040112, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 1, "verse": 1, "text": "The words of Nehemiah \u24da son of Hacaliah: During the month of Chislev \u24db in the twentieth year, \u24dc when I was in the fortress city of Susa, \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dc Ezr 7:1,8; Neh 2:1
\u24da Neh 10:1
\u24db Zch 7:1
\u24dd Est 1:2; Dn 8:2"}, {"pk": 4040113, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 1, "verse": 2, "text": "Hanani, \u24d0 one of my brothers, arrived with men from Judah, and I questioned them about Jerusalem and the Jewish remnant \u24d1 that had survived the exile. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d1 Ezr 9:8,15; Is 10:20-22
\u24d0 Neh 7:2
\u24d2 Ezr 1:11"}, {"pk": 4040114, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 1, "verse": 3, "text": "They said to me, \u201cThe remnant in the province, \u24d3 who survived the exile, are in great trouble and disgrace. Jerusalem\u2019s wall has been broken down, and its gates have been burned.\u201d \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d3 Ezr 2:1; Neh 11:3
\u24d4 Ezr 4:12-13,16; Neh 2:13"}, {"pk": 4040115, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 1, "verse": 4, "text": "When I heard these words, I sat down and wept. I mourned for a number of days, fasting and praying \u24d5 before the God of the heavens. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d5 Ezr 9:3; 10:1; Ps 35:13; Dn 9:3; Lk 2:37; Ac 13:3
\u24d6 Ezr 1:2; Neh 2:4"}, {"pk": 4040116, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 1, "verse": 5, "text": "I said, \u24d7 LORD, the God of the heavens, the great and awe-inspiring God who keeps his gracious covenant with those who love him \u24d8 and keep his commands, \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d8 Dt 6:5; 7:9-11; Rm 8:28
\u24d7 Dn 9:4-19
\u24d9 Dn 9:4"}, {"pk": 4040117, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 1, "verse": 6, "text": "let your eyes be open and your ears be attentive \u24da to hear your servant\u2019s prayer that I now pray to you day and night \u24db for your servants, the Israelites. I confess the sins [1] we have committed against you. Both I and my father\u2019s family have sinned. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24db Ps 88:1-2; 2Tm 1:3
\u24da 2Ch 6:40
[1] Lit sins of the Israelites
\u24dc Dn 9:5,8,20"}, {"pk": 4040118, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 1, "verse": 7, "text": "We have acted corruptly toward you and have not kept the commands, statutes, and ordinances you gave your servant Moses. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd 2Ch 29:6; Dn 9:5-6,11"}, {"pk": 4040119, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 1, "verse": 8, "text": "Please remember what you commanded your servant Moses: \u201cIf you are unfaithful, I will scatter you among the peoples. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Dt 4:25-27; 28:64; Dn 9:7"}, {"pk": 4040120, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 1, "verse": 9, "text": "But if you return to me and carefully observe my commands, even though your exiles were banished to the farthest horizon, [2] I will gather them from there and bring them to the place where I chose to have my name dwell.\u201d \u24d1", "comment": "[2] Lit skies
\u24d1 Dt 30:1-5"}, {"pk": 4040121, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 1, "verse": 10, "text": "They are your servants and your people. You redeemed them by your great power and strong hand. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Dt 9:29; Dn 9:15"}, {"pk": 4040122, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 1, "verse": 11, "text": "Please, Lord, let your ear be attentive \u24d3 to the prayer of your servant and to that of your servants who delight to revere your name. Give your servant success today, \u24d4 and grant him compassion in the presence of this man. [3] \u24d5 At the time, I was the king\u2019s cupbearer. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Gn 40:20
\u24d3 2Ch 6:40
\u24d4 Gn 24:12
[3] = the king
\u24d5 Neh 2:1"}, {"pk": 4040123, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 2, "verse": 1, "text": "During the month of Nisan in the twentieth year of King Artaxerxes, \u24d7 when wine was set before him, I took the wine and gave it to the king. I had never been sad in his presence,", "comment": "\u24d7 Ezr 7:1,8; Neh 1:1"}, {"pk": 4040124, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 2, "verse": 2, "text": "so the king said to me, \u201cWhy are you [1] sad, when you aren\u2019t sick? This is nothing but sadness of heart.\u201d \u24d8 I was overwhelmed with fear", "comment": "[1] Lit \u201cWhy is your face
\u24d8 Pr 15:13"}, {"pk": 4040125, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 2, "verse": 3, "text": "and replied to the king, \u201cMay the king live forever! Why should I [2] not be sad when the city where my ancestors are buried lies in ruins and its gates have been destroyed by fire?\u201d \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Ezr 4:12,21; Neh 1:3
[2] Lit my face"}, {"pk": 4040126, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 2, "verse": 4, "text": "Then the king asked me, \u201cWhat is your request?\u201d So I prayed to the God of the heavens \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Neh 1:4"}, {"pk": 4040127, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 2, "verse": 5, "text": "and answered the king, \u201cIf it pleases the king, and if your servant has found favor with you, send me to Judah and to the city where my ancestors are buried, [3] \u24db so that I may rebuild it.\u201d \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Ezr 4:21; Dn 9:18
[3] Lit city, the house of the graves of my fathers,
\u24db Neh 1:3"}, {"pk": 4040128, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 2, "verse": 6, "text": "The king, with the queen seated beside him, asked me, \u201cHow long will your journey take, and when will you return?\u201d So I gave him a definite time, \u24dd and it pleased the king to send me.", "comment": "\u24dd Neh 13:6"}, {"pk": 4040129, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 2, "verse": 7, "text": "I also said to the king: \u201cIf it pleases the king, let me have letters written to the governors of the region west of the Euphrates River, \u24d0 so that they will grant me safe passage until I reach Judah. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d0 Ezr 4:8-9; 8:36
\u24d1 Ezr 8:22"}, {"pk": 4040130, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 2, "verse": 8, "text": "And let me have a letter written to Asaph, keeper of the king\u2019s forest, so that he will give me timber to rebuild the gates of the temple\u2019s fortress, \u24d2 the city wall, and the home where I will live.\u201d [4] \u24d3 The king granted my requests, for the gracious hand of my God was on me. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d2 Neh 7:2
[4] Lit enter
\u24d3 Ezr 3:7
\u24d4 Ezr 7:6; Neh 2:18"}, {"pk": 4040131, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 2, "verse": 9, "text": "I went to the governors of the region west of the Euphrates and gave them the king\u2019s letters. \u24d5 The king had also sent officers of the infantry and cavalry with me.", "comment": "\u24d5 Ezr 8:36"}, {"pk": 4040132, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 2, "verse": 10, "text": "When Sanballat the Horonite \u24d6 and Tobiah the Ammonite official heard that someone had come to pursue the prosperity of the Israelites, they were greatly displeased. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 Jos 16:3,5; 18:13
\u24d7 Neh 4:7"}, {"pk": 4040133, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 2, "verse": 11, "text": "After I arrived in Jerusalem and had been there three days, \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Ezr 8:32"}, {"pk": 4040134, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 2, "verse": 12, "text": "I got up at night and took a few men with me. I didn\u2019t tell anyone what my God had laid on my heart to do for Jerusalem. The only animal I took [5] was the one I was riding.", "comment": "[5] Lit animal with me"}, {"pk": 4040135, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 2, "verse": 13, "text": "I went out at night through the Valley Gate toward the Serpent\u2019s [6] Well and the Dung Gate, \u24d9 and I inspected the walls of Jerusalem that had been broken down and its gates that had been destroyed by fire. \u24da", "comment": "\u24d9 Neh 3:13
[6] Or Dragon\u2019s
\u24da Ezr 4:12; Neh 1:3"}, {"pk": 4040136, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 2, "verse": 14, "text": "I went on to the Fountain Gate \u24db and the King\u2019s Pool, \u24dc but farther down it became too narrow for my animal to go through.", "comment": "\u24db Neh 3:15; 12:37
\u24dc 2Kg 18:17; 20:20"}, {"pk": 4040137, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 2, "verse": 15, "text": "So I went up at night by way of the valley and inspected the wall. Then heading back, I entered through the Valley Gate \u24dd and returned.", "comment": "\u24dd Neh 3:13"}, {"pk": 4040138, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 2, "verse": 16, "text": "The officials did not know where I had gone or what I was doing, for I had not yet told the Jews, priests, nobles, officials, or the rest of those who would be doing the work."}, {"pk": 4040139, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 2, "verse": 17, "text": "So I said to them, \u201cYou see the trouble we are in. Jerusalem lies in ruins and its gates have been burned. \u24d0 Come, let\u2019s rebuild Jerusalem\u2019s wall, \u24d1 so that we will no longer be a disgrace.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d0 Ezr 4:12; Neh 1:3; 2:3
\u24d1 Neh 2:5"}, {"pk": 4040140, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 2, "verse": 18, "text": "I told them how the gracious hand of my God had been on me, \u24d2 and what the king had said to me. They said, \u201cLet\u2019s start rebuilding,\u201d and their hands were strengthened [7] to do this good work.", "comment": "[7] Lit they put their hands
\u24d2 Ezr 7:9; Neh 2:8"}, {"pk": 4040141, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 2, "verse": 19, "text": "When Sanballat the Horonite, Tobiah the Ammonite official, \u24d3 and Geshem the Arab \u24d4 heard about this, they mocked and despised us, and said, \u201cWhat is this you\u2019re doing? Are you rebelling against the king?\u201d", "comment": "\u24d4 Neh 6:1,6
\u24d3 Neh 4:7"}, {"pk": 4040142, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 2, "verse": 20, "text": "I gave them this reply, \u201cThe God of the heavens is the one who will grant us success. We, his servants, will start building, but you have no share, right, or historic claim in Jerusalem.\u201d \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Ezr 4:3-4"}, {"pk": 4040143, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 3, "verse": 1, "text": "The high priest Eliashib \u24d6 and his fellow priests began rebuilding the Sheep Gate. \u24d7 They dedicated it and installed its doors. After building the wall to the Tower of the Hundred and the Tower of Hananel, \u24d8 they dedicated it.", "comment": "\u24d8 Neh 12:39; Zch 14:10
\u24d7 Neh 3:32; 12:39; Jn 5:2
\u24d6 Neh 12:10; 13:4,7,28"}, {"pk": 4040144, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 3, "verse": 2, "text": "The men of Jericho \u24d9 built next to Eliashib, \u24da and next to them Zaccur son of Imri built.", "comment": "\u24d9 Ezr 2:34; Neh 7:36
\u24da Neh 12:10"}, {"pk": 4040145, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 3, "verse": 3, "text": "The sons of Hassenaah built the Fish Gate. \u24db They built it with beams and installed its doors, bolts, and bars. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24db Neh 12:39; Zph 1:10
\u24dc Neh 6:1; 7:1"}, {"pk": 4040146, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 3, "verse": 4, "text": "Next to them Meremoth \u24dd son of Uriah, son of Hakkoz, made repairs. Beside them Meshullam \u24d0 son of Berechiah, son of Meshezabel, made repairs. Next to them Zadok son of Baana made repairs.", "comment": "\u24dd Ezr 8:33
\u24d0 Ezr 10:15; Neh 3:30; 6:17-18"}, {"pk": 4040147, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 3, "verse": 5, "text": "Beside them the Tekoites \u24d1 made repairs, but their nobles did not lift a finger to help [1] their supervisors.", "comment": "[1] Lit not bring their neck to the work of
\u24d1 Neh 3:27; Am 1:1"}, {"pk": 4040148, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 3, "verse": 6, "text": "Joiada son of Paseah and Meshullam son of Besodeiah repaired the Old [2] Gate. \u24d2 They built it with beams and installed its doors, bolts, and bars.", "comment": "[2] Or Jeshanah
\u24d2 Neh 12:39"}, {"pk": 4040149, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 3, "verse": 7, "text": "Next to them the repairs were done by Melatiah the Gibeonite, Jadon the Meronothite, and the men of Gibeon \u24d3 and Mizpah, who were under the authority [3] \u24d4 of the governor \u24d5 of the region west of the Euphrates River. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d5 Neh 2:7-8; 5:14
\u24d3 Jos 9:3
[3] Or Mizpah, the seat
\u24d4 2Kg 25:23; Jr 40:5-12
\u24d6 Neh 2:7,9"}, {"pk": 4040150, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 3, "verse": 8, "text": "After him Uzziel son of Harhaiah, the goldsmith, \u24d7 made repairs, and next to him Hananiah son of the perfumer made repairs. They restored Jerusalem as far as the Broad Wall. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d7 Neh 3:31,32
\u24d8 2Ch 32:5; Neh 12:38"}, {"pk": 4040151, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 3, "verse": 9, "text": "Next to them Rephaiah son of Hur, ruler of half the district of Jerusalem, made repairs."}, {"pk": 4040152, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 3, "verse": 10, "text": "After them Jedaiah son of Harumaph made repairs across from his house. \u24d9 Next to him Hattush the son of Hashabneiah made repairs.", "comment": "\u24d9 Neh 3:23,28"}, {"pk": 4040153, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 3, "verse": 11, "text": "Malchijah son of Harim and Hasshub son of Pahath-moab made repairs to another section, as well as to the Tower of the Ovens. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da 2Ch 26:9; Neh 12:38"}, {"pk": 4040154, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 3, "verse": 12, "text": "Beside him Shallum son of Hallohesh, ruler of half the district of Jerusalem, made repairs\u2009\u2014\u2009he and his daughters."}, {"pk": 4040155, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 3, "verse": 13, "text": "Hanun and the inhabitants of Zanoah repaired the Valley Gate. They rebuilt it and installed its doors, bolts, and bars, and repaired five hundred yards [4] of the wall to the Dung Gate. \u24db", "comment": "[4] Lit 1,000 cubits
\u24db Neh 2:13"}, {"pk": 4040156, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 3, "verse": 14, "text": "Malchijah son of Rechab, ruler of the district of Beth-haccherem, \u24dc repaired the Dung Gate. \u24dd He rebuilt it and installed its doors, bolts, and bars.", "comment": "\u24dc Jr 6:1
\u24dd Neh 2:13"}, {"pk": 4040157, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 3, "verse": 15, "text": "Shallun [5] son of Col-hozeh, ruler of the district of Mizpah, repaired the Fountain Gate. \u24d0 He rebuilt it and roofed it. Then he installed its doors, bolts, and bars. He also made repairs to the wall of the Pool of Shelah \u24d1 near the king\u2019s garden, \u24d2 as far as the stairs that descend from the city of David. \u24d3", "comment": "[5] Some Hb mss, Syr read Shallum
\u24d0 Neh 2:14; 12:37
\u24d1 Is 8:6; Jn 9:7
\u24d2 2Kg 25:4
\u24d3 Neh 12:37"}, {"pk": 4040158, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 3, "verse": 16, "text": "After him Nehemiah son of Azbuk, ruler of half the district of Beth-zur, \u24d4 made repairs up to a point opposite the tombs of David, \u24d5 as far as the artificial pool \u24d6 and the House of the Warriors. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d5 1Kg 2:10; Ac 2:29
\u24d4 Jos 15:58; 1Ch 2:45
\u24d6 2Kg 20:20; Is 22:9-11
\u24d7 2Sm 23:8-39"}, {"pk": 4040159, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 3, "verse": 17, "text": "Next to him the Levites \u24d8 made repairs under Rehum son of Bani. Beside him Hashabiah, ruler of half the district of Keilah, \u24d9 made repairs for his district.", "comment": "\u24d8 Ezr 2:40; Neh 7:43
\u24d9 1Sm 23:1-5"}, {"pk": 4040160, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 3, "verse": 18, "text": "After him their fellow Levites made repairs under Binnui [6] son of Henadad, ruler of half the district of Keilah.", "comment": "[6] Some Hb mss, Syr, LXX; Neh 3:24; other Hb mss, Vg read Bavvai"}, {"pk": 4040161, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 3, "verse": 19, "text": "Next to him Ezer son of Jeshua, ruler of Mizpah, made repairs to another section opposite the ascent to the armory at the Angle. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da 2Ch 26:9"}, {"pk": 4040162, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 3, "verse": 20, "text": "After him Baruch son of Zabbai [7] diligently repaired another section, from the Angle to the door of the house of the high priest Eliashib. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Neh 3:1; 12:10
[7] Alt Hb tradition, Vg read Zaccai; Ezr 2:9"}, {"pk": 4040163, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 3, "verse": 21, "text": "Beside him Meremoth \u24dc son of Uriah, son of Hakkoz, made repairs to another section, from the door of Eliashib\u2019s \u24dd house to the end of his house.", "comment": "\u24dc Ezr 8:33
\u24dd Neh 3:1"}, {"pk": 4040164, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 3, "verse": 22, "text": "And next to him the priests from the surrounding area made repairs."}, {"pk": 4040165, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 3, "verse": 23, "text": "After them Benjamin and Hasshub made repairs opposite their house. Beside them Azariah son of Maaseiah, son of Ananiah, made repairs beside his house."}, {"pk": 4040166, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 3, "verse": 24, "text": "After him Binnui \u24d0 son of Henadad made repairs to another section, from the house of Azariah to the Angle and the corner.", "comment": "\u24d0 Ezr 8:33"}, {"pk": 4040167, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 3, "verse": 25, "text": "Palal son of Uzai made repairs opposite the Angle and tower that juts out from the king\u2019s upper palace, [8] \u24d1 by the courtyard of the guard. \u24d2 Beside him Pedaiah son of Parosh", "comment": "\u24d2 Jr 32:2
[8] Or and the upper tower that juts out from the palace
\u24d1 Neh 12:37"}, {"pk": 4040168, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 3, "verse": 26, "text": "and the temple servants \u24d3 living on Ophel \u24d4 made repairs opposite the Water Gate \u24d5 toward the east and the tower that juts out.", "comment": "\u24d3 Ezr 2:43,55-58; 7:7
\u24d5 Neh 8:1
\u24d4 Ezr 8:20; Neh 11:21"}, {"pk": 4040169, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 3, "verse": 27, "text": "Next to him the Tekoites \u24d6 made repairs to another section from a point opposite the great tower that juts out, as far as the wall of Ophel. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Neh 11:21
\u24d6 Neh 3:5; Am 1:1"}, {"pk": 4040170, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 3, "verse": 28, "text": "Each of the priests made repairs above the Horse Gate, \u24d8 each opposite his own house.", "comment": "\u24d8 2Ch 23:15"}, {"pk": 4040171, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 3, "verse": 29, "text": "After them Zadok son of Immer made repairs opposite his house. And beside him Shemaiah son of Shecaniah, guard of the East Gate, made repairs."}, {"pk": 4040172, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 3, "verse": 30, "text": "Next to him Hananiah son of Shelemiah and Hanun the sixth son of Zalaph made repairs to another section. After them Meshullam son of Berechiah made repairs opposite his room."}, {"pk": 4040173, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 3, "verse": 31, "text": "Next to him Malchijah, one of the goldsmiths, \u24d9 made repairs to the house of the temple servants \u24da and the merchants, opposite the Inspection [9] Gate, and as far as the upstairs room on the corner.", "comment": "\u24d9 Neh 3:8
\u24da Neh 7:46-56
[9] Or Muster"}, {"pk": 4040174, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 3, "verse": 32, "text": "The goldsmiths \u24db and merchants made repairs between the upstairs room on the corner and the Sheep Gate. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24db Neh 3:8,21
\u24dc Neh 3:1; Jn 5:2"}, {"pk": 4040175, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 4, "verse": 1, "text": "When Sanballat \u24dd heard that we were rebuilding the wall, \u24d0 he became furious. He mocked the Jews \u24d1", "comment": "\u24dd Neh 2:10,19; 4:7
\u24d1 Neh 2:19
\u24d0 Neh 2:17,19"}, {"pk": 4040176, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 4, "verse": 2, "text": "before his colleagues and the powerful men [1] of Samaria, \u24d2 and said, \u201cWhat are these pathetic Jews doing? Can they restore it by themselves? Will they offer sacrifices? Will they ever finish it? Can they bring these burnt stones \u24d3 back to life from the mounds of rubble?\u201d \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 2Ch 26:19; Neh 1:3
\u24d2 Ezr 4:9-10
\u24d3 2Ch 26:19
[1] Or the army"}, {"pk": 4040177, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 4, "verse": 3, "text": "Then Tobiah the Ammonite, \u24d5 who was beside him, said, \u201cIndeed, even if a fox \u24d6 climbed up what they are building, he would break down their stone wall!\u201d", "comment": "\u24d6 Lm 5:18
\u24d5 Neh 2:10,19; 6:1,14"}, {"pk": 4040178, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 4, "verse": 4, "text": "Listen, our God, for we are despised. Make their insults return on their own heads and let them be taken as plunder to a land of captivity."}, {"pk": 4040179, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 4, "verse": 5, "text": "Do not cover their guilt or let their sin be erased from your sight, because they have angered [2] the builders. \u24d7", "comment": "[2] Or provoked you in front of
\u24d7 Neh 6:14; Jr 18:23"}, {"pk": 4040180, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 4, "verse": 6, "text": "So we rebuilt the wall until the entire wall was joined together up to half its height, for the people had the will to keep working. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Neh 2:20; 6:1,15"}, {"pk": 4040181, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 4, "verse": 7, "text": "When Sanballat, Tobiah, and the Arabs, \u24d9 Ammonites, and Ashdodites heard that the repair to the walls of Jerusalem was progressing and that the gaps were being closed, \u24da they became furious. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Neh 2:10
\u24d9 Neh 2:19
\u24da Neh 4:2-3"}, {"pk": 4040182, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 4, "verse": 8, "text": "They all plotted together to come and fight against Jerusalem and throw it into confusion."}, {"pk": 4040183, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 4, "verse": 9, "text": "So we prayed to our God and stationed a guard because of them day and night."}, {"pk": 4040184, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 4, "verse": 10, "text": "In Judah, it was said: [3] The strength of the laborer fails,
since there is so much rubble.
We will never be able
to rebuild the wall.
", "comment": "[3] Lit Judah said"}, {"pk": 4040185, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 4, "verse": 11, "text": "And our enemies said, \u201cThey won\u2019t realize it [4] until we\u2019re among them and can kill them and stop the work.\u201d", "comment": "[4] Lit won\u2019t know or see"}, {"pk": 4040186, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 4, "verse": 12, "text": "When the Jews who lived nearby arrived, they said to us time and again, [5] \u201cEverywhere you turn, they attack [6] us.\u201d", "comment": "[5] Lit us 10 times
[6] Or again from every place, \u201cYou must return to"}, {"pk": 4040187, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 4, "verse": 13, "text": "So I stationed people behind the lowest sections of the wall, at the vulnerable areas. I stationed them by families with their swords, spears, and bows."}, {"pk": 4040188, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 4, "verse": 14, "text": "After I made an inspection, I stood up and said to the nobles, the officials, and the rest of the people, \u24dc \u201cDon\u2019t be afraid of them. \u24dd Remember the great and awe-inspiring Lord, and fight for your countrymen, your sons and daughters, your wives and homes.\u201d \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 2Sm 10:12
\u24dc Neh 2:16
\u24dd Dt 1:29; Ezr 3:3; 4:4"}, {"pk": 4040189, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 4, "verse": 15, "text": "When our enemies heard that we knew their scheme and that God had frustrated it, every one of us returned to his own work on the wall."}, {"pk": 4040190, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 4, "verse": 16, "text": "From that day on, half of my men did the work while the other half held spears, shields, bows, and armor. \u24d1 The officers supported all the people of Judah,", "comment": "\u24d1 2Ch 18:33"}, {"pk": 4040191, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 4, "verse": 17, "text": "who were rebuilding the wall. The laborers who carried the loads worked with one hand and held a weapon with the other."}, {"pk": 4040192, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 4, "verse": 18, "text": "Each of the builders had his sword strapped around his waist while he was building, and the trumpeter was beside me."}, {"pk": 4040193, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 4, "verse": 19, "text": "Then I said to the nobles, the officials, and the rest of the people: \u24d2 \u201cThe work is enormous and spread out, and we are separated far from one another along the wall. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Neh 3:1-32
\u24d2 Neh 2:16"}, {"pk": 4040194, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 4, "verse": 20, "text": "Wherever you hear the trumpet sound, rally to us there. Our God will fight for us!\u201d \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Nm 10:1-9; Dt 1:30"}, {"pk": 4040195, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 4, "verse": 21, "text": "So we continued the work, while half of the men were holding spears from daybreak until the stars came out."}, {"pk": 4040196, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 4, "verse": 22, "text": "At that time, I also said to the people, \u201cLet everyone and his servant spend the night inside Jerusalem, so that they can stand guard by night and work by day.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4040197, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 4, "verse": 23, "text": "And I, my brothers, my servants, and the men of the guard with me never took off our clothes. Each carried his weapon, even when washing. [7]", "comment": "[7] Lit Each his weapon the water"}, {"pk": 4040198, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 5, "verse": 1, "text": "There was a widespread outcry from the people and their wives against their Jewish countrymen."}, {"pk": 4040199, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 5, "verse": 2, "text": "Some were saying, \u201cWe, our sons, and our daughters are numerous. Let us get grain so that we can eat and live.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4040200, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 5, "verse": 3, "text": "Others were saying, \u201cWe are mortgaging our fields, vineyards, and homes to get grain during the famine.\u201d \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Hg 1:5-11"}, {"pk": 4040201, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 5, "verse": 4, "text": "Still others were saying, \u201cWe have borrowed money to pay the king\u2019s tax \u24d6 on our fields and vineyards. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Dt 15:7-8
\u24d6 Ezr 4:13; 7:24"}, {"pk": 4040202, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 5, "verse": 5, "text": "We and our children are just like our countrymen and their children, yet we are subjecting our sons and daughters to slavery. \u24d8 Some of our daughters are already enslaved, \u24d9 but we are powerless [1] because our fields and vineyards belong to others.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d9 Ex 21:7-11
[1] Lit but there is not the power in our hand
\u24d8 Lv 25:39-43"}, {"pk": 4040203, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 5, "verse": 6, "text": "I became extremely angry \u24da when I heard their outcry and these complaints.", "comment": "\u24da Ex 11:8; Eph 4:26-27"}, {"pk": 4040204, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 5, "verse": 7, "text": "After seriously considering the matter, I accused the nobles and officials, saying to them, \u201cEach of you is charging his countrymen interest.\u201d \u24db So I called a large assembly against them", "comment": "\u24db Ex 22:25; Dt 23:19-20"}, {"pk": 4040205, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 5, "verse": 8, "text": "and said, \u201cWe have done our best to buy back our Jewish countrymen who were sold to foreigners, but now you sell your own countrymen, and we have to buy them back.\u201d \u24dc They remained silent and could not say a word. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Jr 8:9
\u24dc Ex 21:8; Lv 25:39-42"}, {"pk": 4040206, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 5, "verse": 9, "text": "Then I said, \u201cWhat you are doing isn\u2019t right. Shouldn\u2019t you walk in the fear of our God \u24d0 and not invite the reproach of our foreign enemies? \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d0 Lv 25:36
\u24d1 2Sm 12:14; Neh 4:4"}, {"pk": 4040207, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 5, "verse": 10, "text": "Even I, as well as my brothers and my servants, have been lending them money and grain. Please, let us stop charging this interest. [2]", "comment": "[2] Or us forgive these debts"}, {"pk": 4040208, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 5, "verse": 11, "text": "Return their fields, vineyards, olive groves, and houses to them immediately, along with the percentage [3] of the money, grain, new wine, and fresh oil \u24d2 that you have been assessing them.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d2 Neh 10:37
[3] Lit hundred"}, {"pk": 4040209, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 5, "verse": 12, "text": "They responded: \u201cWe will return these things and require nothing more from them. \u24d3 We will do as you say.\u201d So I summoned the priests and made everyone take an oath \u24d4 to do this.", "comment": "\u24d3 Neh 10:31
\u24d4 Ezr 10:5"}, {"pk": 4040210, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 5, "verse": 13, "text": "I also shook the folds of my robe and said, \u201cMay God likewise shake from his house and property everyone who doesn\u2019t keep this promise. May he be shaken out \u24d5 and have nothing!\u201d The whole assembly said, \u201cAmen,\u201d and they praised the LORD. Then the people did as they had promised. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d5 Ac 18:6
\u24d6 Ezr 10:4-5; Neh 13:25"}, {"pk": 4040211, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 5, "verse": 14, "text": "Furthermore, from the day King Artaxerxes \u24d7 appointed me to be their governor in the land of Judah\u2009\u2014\u2009from the twentieth year until his thirty-second year, twelve years \u24d8 \u2009\u2014\u2009I and my associates never ate from the food allotted to the governor.", "comment": "\u24d7 Ezr 4:7; 7:1
\u24d8 Neh 13:6"}, {"pk": 4040212, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 5, "verse": 15, "text": "The governors \u24d9 who preceded me had heavily burdened the people, taking from them food and wine as well as a pound [4] of silver. Their subordinates also oppressed the people, but because of the fear of God, I didn\u2019t do this. \u24da", "comment": "[4] Lit 40 shekels
\u24da Lv 25:36
\u24d9 Ezr 5:3,14; Hg 1:1"}, {"pk": 4040213, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 5, "verse": 16, "text": "Instead, I devoted myself to the construction of this wall, \u24db and all my subordinates were gathered there for the work. We didn\u2019t buy any land. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Neh 5:3,7,11
\u24db Neh 4:1; 6:1; 2Th 3:7-10"}, {"pk": 4040214, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 5, "verse": 17, "text": "There were 150 Jews and officials, as well as guests from the surrounding nations at my table. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd 1Kg 4:27; 18:19"}, {"pk": 4040215, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 5, "verse": 18, "text": "Each [5] day, one ox, six choice sheep, and some fowl were prepared for me. An abundance of all kinds of wine was provided every ten days. \u24d0 But I didn\u2019t demand the food allotted to the governor, because the burden on the people was so heavy.", "comment": "\u24d0 1Kg 4:22-23
[5] Lit And that which was prepared each"}, {"pk": 4040216, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 5, "verse": 19, "text": "Remember me favorably, my God, for all that I have done for this people. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Neh 13:14,22,31"}, {"pk": 4040217, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 6, "verse": 1, "text": "When Sanballat, Tobiah, Geshem the Arab, and the rest of our enemies \u24d2 heard that I had rebuilt the wall and that no gap was left in it \u24d3 \u2009\u2014\u2009though at that time I had not installed the doors in the city gates \u24d4 \u2009\u2014\u2009", "comment": "\u24d3 Neh 4:6-7
\u24d2 Neh 2:10,19
\u24d4 Neh 3:1"}, {"pk": 4040218, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 6, "verse": 2, "text": "Sanballat and Geshem \u24d5 sent me a message: \u201cCome, let\u2019s meet together in the villages of [1] the Ono Valley.\u201d \u24d6 They were planning to harm me.", "comment": "\u24d6 1Ch 8:12
\u24d5 Neh 2:10
[1] Or together at Kephirim in"}, {"pk": 4040219, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 6, "verse": 3, "text": "So I sent messengers to them, saying, \u201cI am doing important work and cannot come down. Why should the work cease while I leave it and go down to you?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4040220, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 6, "verse": 4, "text": "Four times they sent me the same proposal, and I gave them the same reply."}, {"pk": 4040221, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 6, "verse": 5, "text": "Sanballat \u24d7 sent me this same message a fifth time by his aide, who had an open letter in his hand.", "comment": "\u24d7 Neh 2:10"}, {"pk": 4040222, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 6, "verse": 6, "text": "In it was written: It is reported among the nations\u2009\u2014\u2009and Geshem [2] \u24d8 agrees\u2009\u2014\u2009that you and the Jews plan to rebel. This is the reason you are building the wall. According to these reports, you are to become their king", "comment": "\u24d8 Neh 2:19
[2] Lit Gashmu"}, {"pk": 4040223, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 6, "verse": 7, "text": "and have even set up the prophets in Jerusalem to proclaim on your behalf: \u201cThere is a king in Judah.\u201d \u24d9 These rumors will be heard by the king. So come, let\u2019s confer together.", "comment": "\u24d9 Zch 9:9"}, {"pk": 4040224, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 6, "verse": 8, "text": "Then I replied to him, \u201cThere is nothing to these rumors you are spreading; you are inventing them in your own mind.\u201d \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Jb 13:4; Ps 52:2"}, {"pk": 4040225, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 6, "verse": 9, "text": "For they were all trying to intimidate \u24db us, saying, \u201cThey will drop their hands from [3] the work, \u24dc and it will never be finished.\u201d But now, my God, strengthen my hands. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24db Ezr 3:3
[3] Or will give up on
\u24dc Ezr 4:4
\u24dd Neh 5:19; 13:22; Ps 138:3"}, {"pk": 4040226, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 6, "verse": 10, "text": "I went to the house of Shemaiah son of Delaiah, son of Mehetabel, who was restricted to his house. He said: Let\u2019s meet at the house of God,
inside the temple.
Let\u2019s shut the temple doors
because they\u2019re coming to kill you.
They\u2019re coming to kill you tonight! [4]
", "comment": "[4] Or by night"}, {"pk": 4040227, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 6, "verse": 11, "text": "But I said, \u201cShould a man like me run away? How can someone like me enter the temple and live? \u24d0 I will not go.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d0 Nm 18:7"}, {"pk": 4040228, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 6, "verse": 12, "text": "I realized that God had not sent him, because of the prophecy he spoke against me. Tobiah and Sanballat \u24d1 had hired him.", "comment": "\u24d1 Neh 2:10; 6:1"}, {"pk": 4040229, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 6, "verse": 13, "text": "He was hired, so that I would be intimidated, \u24d2 do as he suggested, sin, and get a bad reputation, in order that they could discredit me.", "comment": "\u24d2 Ezr 3:3"}, {"pk": 4040230, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 6, "verse": 14, "text": "My God, remember \u24d3 Tobiah and Sanballat for what they have done, and also the prophetess Noadiah \u24d4 and the other prophets who wanted to intimidate me.", "comment": "\u24d3 Neh 13:29
\u24d4 Rv 2:20"}, {"pk": 4040231, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 6, "verse": 15, "text": "The wall was completed \u24d5 in fifty-two days, on the twenty-fifth day of the month Elul. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d5 Neh 4:1,7; 6:1
\u24d6 Ezr 6:15"}, {"pk": 4040232, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 6, "verse": 16, "text": "When all our enemies \u24d7 heard this, all the surrounding nations were intimidated \u24d8 and lost their confidence, [5] for they realized that this task had been accomplished by our God. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Ex 14:25
\u24d7 Neh 2:10; 6:1
\u24d8 Ezr 3:3
[5] Lit and fell greatly in their eyes"}, {"pk": 4040233, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 6, "verse": 17, "text": "During those days, the nobles of Judah sent many letters to Tobiah, \u24da and Tobiah\u2019s letters came to them.", "comment": "\u24da Neh 6:1; 13:4-5,7-8"}, {"pk": 4040234, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 6, "verse": 18, "text": "For many in Judah were bound by oath \u24db to him, since he was a son-in-law of Shecaniah son of Arah, and his son Jehohanan had married the daughter of Meshullam \u24dc son of Berechiah.", "comment": "\u24dc Neh 3:4,30
\u24db Ezr 10:5"}, {"pk": 4040235, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 6, "verse": 19, "text": "These nobles kept mentioning Tobiah\u2019s good deeds to me, and they reported my words to him. And Tobiah sent letters to intimidate \u24dd me.", "comment": "\u24dd Neh 6:9,13"}, {"pk": 4040236, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 7, "verse": 1, "text": "When the wall had been rebuilt and I had the doors installed, \u24d0 the gatekeepers, \u24d1 singers, and Levites were appointed.", "comment": "\u24d0 Neh 6:1
\u24d1 Ezr 2:40-42; Neh 7:43-45"}, {"pk": 4040237, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 7, "verse": 2, "text": "Then I put my brother Hanani \u24d2 in charge of Jerusalem, \u24d3 along with Hananiah, \u24d4 commander of the fortress, \u24d5 because he was a faithful man who feared God \u24d6 more than most.", "comment": "\u24d5 Neh 2:8
\u24d2 Neh 1:2
\u24d3 Neh 3:9,12
\u24d4 Neh 10:23
\u24d6 1Kg 18:3; Neh 5:9,15"}, {"pk": 4040238, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 7, "verse": 3, "text": "I said to them, \u201cDo not open the gates of Jerusalem until the sun is hot, and let the doors be shut and securely fastened while the guards are on duty. Station the citizens of Jerusalem as guards, some at their posts and some at their homes.\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Neh 4:13,16,22-23"}, {"pk": 4040239, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 7, "verse": 4, "text": "The city was large and spacious, but there were few people in it, and no houses had been built yet. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Neh 11:1"}, {"pk": 4040240, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 7, "verse": 5, "text": "Then my God put it into my mind \u24d9 to assemble the nobles, the officials, and the people to be registered by genealogy. I found the genealogical record of those who came back first, and I found the following written in it: \u24da", "comment": "\u24d9 Pr 2:6
\u24da Ezr 2:1-70"}, {"pk": 4040241, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 7, "verse": 6, "text": "These are the people of the province who went up among the captive exiles deported by King Nebuchadnezzar \u24db of Babylon. Each of them returned to Jerusalem and Judah, to his own town. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Ezr 2:1
\u24db 2Ch 36:20"}, {"pk": 4040242, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 7, "verse": 7, "text": "They came with Zerubbabel, \u24dd Jeshua, \u24d0 Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, and Baanah. The number of the Israelite men included [1]", "comment": "\u24d0 Ezr 2:2; 5:2; Zch 3:3,8
\u24dd Hg 1:1
[1] Lit the men of the people of Israel"}, {"pk": 4040243, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 7, "verse": 8, "text": "Parosh\u2019s descendants \u24d1 \u2014 2,172
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ezr 2:3; 8:3; 10:25; Neh 3:25"}, {"pk": 4040244, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 7, "verse": 9, "text": "Shephatiah\u2019s descendants \u2014 372
"}, {"pk": 4040245, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 7, "verse": 10, "text": "Arah\u2019s descendants \u2014 652
"}, {"pk": 4040246, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 7, "verse": 11, "text": "Pahath-moab\u2019s descendants: Jeshua\u2019s and Joab\u2019s descendants \u2014 2,818
"}, {"pk": 4040247, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 7, "verse": 12, "text": "Elam\u2019s descendants \u2014 1,254
"}, {"pk": 4040248, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 7, "verse": 13, "text": "Zattu\u2019s descendants \u2014 845
"}, {"pk": 4040249, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 7, "verse": 14, "text": "Zaccai\u2019s descendants \u2014 760
"}, {"pk": 4040250, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 7, "verse": 15, "text": "Binnui\u2019s descendants \u2014 648
"}, {"pk": 4040251, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 7, "verse": 16, "text": "Bebai\u2019s descendants \u2014 628
"}, {"pk": 4040252, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 7, "verse": 17, "text": "Azgad\u2019s descendants \u2014 2,322
"}, {"pk": 4040253, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 7, "verse": 18, "text": "Adonikam\u2019s descendants \u24d2 \u2014 667
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ezr 2:13; 8:13"}, {"pk": 4040254, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 7, "verse": 19, "text": "Bigvai\u2019s descendants \u2014 2,067
"}, {"pk": 4040255, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 7, "verse": 20, "text": "Adin\u2019s descendants \u24d3 \u2014 655
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ezr 2:15; 8:6"}, {"pk": 4040256, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 7, "verse": 21, "text": "Ater\u2019s descendants: of Hezekiah \u2014 98
"}, {"pk": 4040257, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 7, "verse": 22, "text": "Hashum\u2019s descendants \u2014 328
"}, {"pk": 4040258, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 7, "verse": 23, "text": "Bezai\u2019s descendants \u2014 324
"}, {"pk": 4040259, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 7, "verse": 24, "text": "Hariph\u2019s descendants \u2014 112
"}, {"pk": 4040260, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 7, "verse": 25, "text": "Gibeon\u2019s [2]descendants \u2014 95
", "comment": "[2] = Gibbar\u2019s in Ezr 2:20"}, {"pk": 4040261, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 7, "verse": 26, "text": "Bethlehem\u2019s \u24d4and Netophah\u2019s \u24d5men \u2014 188
", "comment": "\u24d5 2Sm 23:28; 2Kg 25:23; Ezr 2:22
\u24d4 Ezr 2:21; Mc 5:2"}, {"pk": 4040262, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 7, "verse": 27, "text": "Anathoth\u2019s \u24d6men \u2014 128
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ezr 2:23; Neh 11:32; Jr 1:1"}, {"pk": 4040263, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 7, "verse": 28, "text": "Beth-azmaveth\u2019s men \u2014 42
"}, {"pk": 4040264, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 7, "verse": 29, "text": "Kiriath-jearim\u2019s, Chephirah\u2019s, and Beeroth\u2019s men \u2014 743
"}, {"pk": 4040265, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 7, "verse": 30, "text": "Ramah\u2019s and Geba\u2019s men \u2014 621
"}, {"pk": 4040266, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 7, "verse": 31, "text": "Michmas\u2019s men \u2014 122
"}, {"pk": 4040267, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 7, "verse": 32, "text": "Bethel\u2019s and Ai\u2019s men \u24d7 \u2014 123
", "comment": "\u24d7 Gn 12:8; Jos 7:2; Ezr 2:28"}, {"pk": 4040268, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 7, "verse": 33, "text": "the other Nebo\u2019s men \u2014 52
"}, {"pk": 4040269, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 7, "verse": 34, "text": "the other Elam\u2019s people \u2014 1,254
"}, {"pk": 4040270, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 7, "verse": 35, "text": "Harim\u2019s people \u2014 320
"}, {"pk": 4040271, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 7, "verse": 36, "text": "Jericho\u2019s people \u24d8 \u2014 345
", "comment": "\u24d8 Jos 6:1; Ezr 2:34; Neh 3:2"}, {"pk": 4040272, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 7, "verse": 37, "text": "Lod\u2019s, \u24d9Hadid\u2019s, and Ono\u2019s people \u2014 721
", "comment": "\u24d9 1Ch 8:12; Ezr 2:33; Ac 9:32"}, {"pk": 4040273, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 7, "verse": 38, "text": "Senaah\u2019s people \u2014 3,930.
"}, {"pk": 4040274, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 7, "verse": 39, "text": "The priests included Jedaiah\u2019s \u24dadescendants of the house of Jeshua \u2014 973
", "comment": "\u24da 1Ch 24:7; Ezr 2:36"}, {"pk": 4040275, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 7, "verse": 40, "text": "Immer\u2019s descendants \u2014 1,052
"}, {"pk": 4040276, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 7, "verse": 41, "text": "Pashhur\u2019s descendants \u2014 1,247
"}, {"pk": 4040277, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 7, "verse": 42, "text": "Harim\u2019s descendants \u2014 1,017.
"}, {"pk": 4040278, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 7, "verse": 43, "text": "The Levites \u24db included Jeshua\u2019s descendants: of Kadmiel Hodevah\u2019s descendants \u2014 74.
", "comment": "\u24db Ezr 2:40; 7:7; 8:15; Neh 13:30"}, {"pk": 4040279, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 7, "verse": 44, "text": "The singers \u24dc included Asaph\u2019s descendants \u2014 148.
", "comment": "\u24dc 1Ch 15:16; Ezr 2:41-43"}, {"pk": 4040280, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 7, "verse": 45, "text": "The gatekeepers \u24dd included Shallum\u2019s descendants, Ater\u2019s descendants, Talmon\u2019s descendants, Akkub\u2019s descendants, Hatita\u2019s descendants, Shobai\u2019s descendants \u2014 138.
", "comment": "\u24dd 1Ch 9:17-27"}, {"pk": 4040281, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 7, "verse": 46, "text": "The temple servants \u24d0 included Ziha\u2019s descendants, Hasupha\u2019s descendants, Tabbaoth\u2019s descendants,
", "comment": "\u24d0 Neh 11:21"}, {"pk": 4040282, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 7, "verse": 47, "text": "Keros\u2019s descendants, Sia\u2019s descendants, Padon\u2019s descendants,
"}, {"pk": 4040283, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 7, "verse": 48, "text": "Lebanah\u2019s descendants, Hagabah\u2019s descendants, Shalmai\u2019s descendants,
"}, {"pk": 4040284, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 7, "verse": 49, "text": "Hanan\u2019s descendants, Giddel\u2019s descendants, Gahar\u2019s descendants,
"}, {"pk": 4040285, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 7, "verse": 50, "text": "Reaiah\u2019s descendants, Rezin\u2019s descendants, Nekoda\u2019s descendants,
"}, {"pk": 4040286, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 7, "verse": 51, "text": "Gazzam\u2019s descendants, Uzza\u2019s descendants, Paseah\u2019s descendants,
"}, {"pk": 4040287, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 7, "verse": 52, "text": "Besai\u2019s descendants, Meunim\u2019s descendants, Nephishesim\u2019s [3] descendants,
", "comment": "[3] Alt Hb tradition reads Nephushesim\u2019s"}, {"pk": 4040288, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 7, "verse": 53, "text": "Bakbuk\u2019s descendants, Hakupha\u2019s descendants, Harhur\u2019s descendants,
"}, {"pk": 4040289, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 7, "verse": 54, "text": "Bazlith\u2019s descendants, Mehida\u2019s descendants, Harsha\u2019s descendants,
"}, {"pk": 4040290, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 7, "verse": 55, "text": "Barkos\u2019s descendants, Sisera\u2019s descendants, Temah\u2019s descendants,
"}, {"pk": 4040291, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 7, "verse": 56, "text": "Neziah\u2019s descendants, Hatipha\u2019s descendants.
"}, {"pk": 4040292, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 7, "verse": 57, "text": "The descendants of Solomon\u2019s servants \u24d1 included Sotai\u2019s descendants, Sophereth\u2019s descendants, Perida\u2019s descendants,
", "comment": "\u24d1 1Kg 9:21; Ezr 2:55"}, {"pk": 4040293, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 7, "verse": 58, "text": "Jaala\u2019s descendants, Darkon\u2019s descendants, Giddel\u2019s descendants,
"}, {"pk": 4040294, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 7, "verse": 59, "text": "Shephatiah\u2019s descendants, Hattil\u2019s descendants, Pochereth-hazzebaim\u2019s descendants, Amon\u2019s descendants.
"}, {"pk": 4040295, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 7, "verse": 60, "text": "All the temple servants and the descendants of Solomon\u2019s servants \u24d2 \u2014 392.
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ezr 2:58"}, {"pk": 4040296, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 7, "verse": 61, "text": "The following \u24d3 are those who came from Tel-melah, Tel-harsha, Cherub, Addon, and Immer, but were unable to prove that their ancestral families [4] and their lineage were Israelite:", "comment": "[4] Lit the house of their fathers
\u24d3 Ezr 2:59-60"}, {"pk": 4040297, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 7, "verse": 62, "text": "Delaiah\u2019s descendants, Tobiah\u2019s descendants, and Nekoda\u2019s descendants \u2014 642
"}, {"pk": 4040298, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 7, "verse": 63, "text": "and from the priests: the descendants of Hobaiah, the descendants of Hakkoz, and the descendants of Barzillai\u2009\u2014\u2009who had taken a wife from the daughters of Barzillai the Gileadite and who bore their name."}, {"pk": 4040299, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 7, "verse": 64, "text": "These searched for their entries in the genealogical records, but they could not be found, so they were disqualified from the priesthood."}, {"pk": 4040300, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 7, "verse": 65, "text": "The governor \u24d4 ordered them not to eat the most holy things until there was a priest who could consult the Urim and Thummim. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 28:30; Lv 8:8; Ezr 2:63
\u24d4 Ezr 2:63; 5:14"}, {"pk": 4040301, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 7, "verse": 66, "text": "The whole combined assembly numbered \u2014 42,360
"}, {"pk": 4040302, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 7, "verse": 67, "text": "not including their 7,337 male and female servants, as well as their 245 male and female singers.
"}, {"pk": 4040303, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 7, "verse": 68, "text": "They had 736 horses, 245 mules, [5]
", "comment": "[5] Some Hb mss, LXX; Ezr 2:66; other Hb mss omit v. 68"}, {"pk": 4040304, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 7, "verse": 69, "text": "435 camels, and 6,720 donkeys. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ezr 2:64-70"}, {"pk": 4040305, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 7, "verse": 70, "text": "Some of the family heads contributed to the project. The governor gave 1,000 gold coins, [6] 50 bowls, and 530 priestly garments to the treasury.", "comment": "[6] Or drachmas, or darics; also in vv. 71,72"}, {"pk": 4040306, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 7, "verse": 71, "text": "Some of the family heads gave 20,000 gold coins and 2,200 silver minas to the treasury for the project."}, {"pk": 4040307, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 7, "verse": 72, "text": "The rest of the people gave 20,000 gold coins, 2,000 silver minas, and 67 priestly garments."}, {"pk": 4040308, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 7, "verse": 73, "text": "The priests, Levites, gatekeepers, temple singers, some of the people, temple servants, and all Israel settled in their towns. \u24d7 When the seventh month \u24d8 came and the Israelites had settled in their towns,", "comment": "\u24d7 1Ch 9:2; Ezr 2:70; Neh 7:6
\u24d8 Lv 23:23-43; Ezr 3:1"}, {"pk": 4040309, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 8, "verse": 1, "text": "When the seventh month came and the Israelites had settled in their towns, all the people gathered together \u24d9 at the square in front of the Water Gate. \u24da They asked the scribe Ezra \u24db to bring the book of the law of Moses \u24dc that the LORD had given Israel.", "comment": "\u24db Ezr 7:6,11-12; Neh 8:9,13
\u24d9 Ezr 3:1
\u24da Neh 3:26; 8:16
\u24dc 2Ch 34:14; Neh 8:7-9,13-14,18"}, {"pk": 4040310, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 8, "verse": 2, "text": "On the first day of the seventh month, \u24dd the priest Ezra \u24d0 brought the law \u24d1 before the assembly of men, women, and all who could listen with understanding.", "comment": "\u24d0 Ezr 7:1-5
\u24dd Lv 23:23; Nm 29:1-6; Neh 6:15
\u24d1 Neh 8:7,18"}, {"pk": 4040311, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 8, "verse": 3, "text": "While he was facing the square in front of the Water Gate, \u24d2 he read out of it from daybreak until noon before the men, the women, and those who could understand. All the people listened attentively [1] to the book of the law. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Dt 28:61; 2Ch 17:9; 25:4; 34:14-15
\u24d2 Neh 3:26
[1] Lit The ears of all the people listened"}, {"pk": 4040312, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 8, "verse": 4, "text": "The scribe Ezra stood on a high wooden platform \u24d4 made for this purpose. Mattithiah, Shema, Anaiah, Uriah, Hilkiah, and Maaseiah stood beside him on his right; to his left were Pedaiah, Mishael, Malchijah, Hashum, Hash-baddanah, Zechariah, and Meshullam.", "comment": "\u24d4 2Ch 6:13"}, {"pk": 4040313, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 8, "verse": 5, "text": "Ezra opened the book in full view of all the people, since he was elevated above everyone. As he opened it, all the people stood up."}, {"pk": 4040314, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 8, "verse": 6, "text": "Ezra blessed the LORD, the great God, and with their hands uplifted \u24d5 all the people said, \u201cAmen, Amen!\u201d \u24d6 Then they knelt low and worshiped the LORD with their faces to the ground. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 Neh 5:13
\u24d5 1Tm 2:8
\u24d7 2Ch 20:18"}, {"pk": 4040315, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 8, "verse": 7, "text": "Jeshua, Bani, Sherebiah, Jamin, Akkub, Shabbethai, Hodiah, Maaseiah, Kelita, Azariah, Jozabad, Hanan, and Pelaiah, \u24d8 who were Levites, [2] \u24d9 explained the law \u24da to the people as they stood in their places.", "comment": "\u24da Lv 10:11; Mal 2:6,8
\u24d8 Neh 9:4-5
[2] Vg, 1 Esdras 9:48; MT reads Pelaiah and the Levites
\u24d9 Ezr 8:15,18-19; Neh 7:43"}, {"pk": 4040316, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 8, "verse": 8, "text": "They read out of the book of the law of God, translating and giving the meaning so that the people could understand what was read."}, {"pk": 4040317, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 8, "verse": 9, "text": "Nehemiah the governor, \u24db Ezra the priest and scribe, \u24dc and the Levites who were instructing the people said to all of them, \u201cThis day \u24dd is holy to the LORD your God. Do not mourn or weep.\u201d \u24d0 For all the people were weeping as they heard the words of the law.", "comment": "\u24dd Nm 29:1-6
\u24db Neh 5:14-15
\u24dc Ezr 7:1-6
\u24d0 Ezr 3:12-13; 10:1,6"}, {"pk": 4040318, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 8, "verse": 10, "text": "Then he said to them, \u201cGo and eat what is rich, drink what is sweet, and send portions to those who have nothing prepared, \u24d1 since today \u24d2 is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, because the joy of the LORD is your strength.\u201d [3] \u24d3", "comment": "[3] Or stronghold
\u24d1 2Sm 6:19; Est 9:22
\u24d2 Nm 29:1-6
\u24d3 Dt 16:11,14-15"}, {"pk": 4040319, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 8, "verse": 11, "text": "And the Levites quieted all the people, saying, \u201cBe still, \u24d4 since today \u24d5 is holy. Don\u2019t grieve.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d5 Nm 29:1-6
\u24d4 Ps 46:10"}, {"pk": 4040320, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 8, "verse": 12, "text": "Then all the people began to eat and drink, send portions, and have a great celebration, \u24d6 because they had understood the words that were explained to them.", "comment": "\u24d6 Est 9:22"}, {"pk": 4040321, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 8, "verse": 13, "text": "On the second day, the family heads of all the people, along with the priests and Levites, \u24d7 assembled before the scribe Ezra \u24d8 to study the words of the law.", "comment": "\u24d7 Neh 10:28-29
\u24d8 Ezr 7:6; Neh 8:1,9"}, {"pk": 4040322, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 8, "verse": 14, "text": "They found written in the law how the LORD had commanded through Moses that the Israelites should dwell in shelters during the festival of the seventh month. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Jn 7:2"}, {"pk": 4040323, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 8, "verse": 15, "text": "So they proclaimed and spread this news throughout their towns and in Jerusalem, saying, \u201cGo out to the hill country and bring back branches of olive, wild olive, myrtle, palm, and other leafy trees to make shelters, just as it is written.\u201d \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Lv 23:4,34-42"}, {"pk": 4040324, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 8, "verse": 16, "text": "The people went out, brought back branches, and made shelters for themselves on each of their rooftops \u24db and courtyards, the court of the house of God, the square by the Water Gate, \u24dc and the square by the Ephraim Gate. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dc Neh 3:26; 8:1; 12:37
\u24db Dt 22:8
\u24dd 2Ch 25:23"}, {"pk": 4040325, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 8, "verse": 17, "text": "The whole community that had returned from exile \u24d0 made shelters and lived in them. The Israelites had not celebrated like this from the days of Joshua son of Nun until that day. \u24d1 And there was tremendous joy. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d0 Ezr 1:11; Neh 7:6
\u24d1 2Ch 7:9; Ezr 3:4
\u24d2 2Ch 30:21"}, {"pk": 4040326, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 8, "verse": 18, "text": "Ezra [4] read out of the book of the law of God \u24d3 every day, from the first day to the last. The Israelites celebrated the festival for seven days, and on the eighth day there was an assembly, according to the ordinance. \u24d4", "comment": "[4] Some Hb mss, Syr read They
\u24d3 Neh 8:1,3
\u24d4 Lv 23:34-36"}, {"pk": 4040327, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 9, "verse": 1, "text": "On the twenty-fourth day of this month \u24d5 the Israelites assembled; they were fasting, wearing sackcloth, and had put dust on their heads. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 1Sm 4:12; Neh 1:4; Dn 9:3
\u24d5 Neh 7:73; 8:2"}, {"pk": 4040328, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 9, "verse": 2, "text": "Those of Israelite descent separated themselves from all foreigners, \u24d7 and they stood \u24d8 and confessed their sins and the iniquities of their fathers. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d8 Neh 8:5
\u24d7 Ezr 6:21; 10:11; Neh 13:3
\u24d9 Neh 1:6; Dn 9:4,20"}, {"pk": 4040329, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 9, "verse": 3, "text": "While they stood in their places, \u24da they read from the book of the law of the LORD their God for a fourth of the day and spent another fourth of the day \u24db in confession \u24dc and worship of the LORD their God.", "comment": "\u24dc Neh 1:6
\u24da Neh 8:5,7
\u24db Neh 8:3"}, {"pk": 4040330, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 9, "verse": 4, "text": "Jeshua, Bani, Kadmiel, Shebaniah, Bunni, Sherebiah, Bani, and Chenani stood on the raised platform built for the Levites \u24dd and cried out loudly to the LORD their God.", "comment": "\u24dd Neh 8:4"}, {"pk": 4040331, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 9, "verse": 5, "text": "Then the Levites\u2009\u2014\u2009Jeshua, Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabneiah, Sherebiah, Hodiah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah \u24d0 \u2009\u2014\u2009said, \u201cStand up. Blessed be the LORD your God from everlasting to everlasting.\u201d \u24d1 Blessed be your glorious name, \u24d2
and may it be exalted above all blessing and praise.
", "comment": "\u24d1 1Ch 16:36; Ps 41:13; 106:48
\u24d0 Neh 8:7
\u24d2 1Ch 29:13"}, {"pk": 4040332, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 9, "verse": 6, "text": "You, [1] LORD, are the only God. [2] \u24d3
You created the heavens,
the highest heavens with all their stars,
the earth and all that is on it,
the seas and all that is in them.
You give life to all of them, \u24d4
and all the stars of heaven worship you. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 89:5-7; Lk 2:13
[1] LXX reads And Ezra said: You
[2] Lit are alone
\u24d3 Dt 6:4
\u24d4 2Kg 19:15"}, {"pk": 4040333, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 9, "verse": 7, "text": "You, the LORD,
are the God who chose Abram
and brought him out of Ur of the Chaldeans, \u24d6
and changed his name to Abraham. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Gn 17:5
\u24d6 Gn 11:28,31"}, {"pk": 4040334, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 9, "verse": 8, "text": "You found his heart faithful in your sight, \u24d8
and made a covenant with him
to give the land of the Canaanites,
Hethites, Amorites, Perizzites,
Jebusites, and Girgashites\u2009\u2014
to give it to his descendants. \u24d9
You have fulfilled your promise,
for you are righteous.
", "comment": "\u24d9 Gn 15:18-21
\u24d8 Gn 15:6; 22:15-18"}, {"pk": 4040335, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 9, "verse": 9, "text": "You saw the oppression of our ancestors in Egypt \u24da
and heard their cry at the Red Sea.
", "comment": "\u24da Ex 3:7; 14:10-14,31"}, {"pk": 4040336, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 9, "verse": 10, "text": "You performed signs and wonders against Pharaoh,
all his officials, and all the people of his land, \u24db
for you knew how arrogantly they treated our ancestors.
You made a name for yourself
that endures to this day.
", "comment": "\u24db Ex 3:20; 10:1"}, {"pk": 4040337, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 9, "verse": 11, "text": "You divided the sea before them,
and they crossed through it on dry ground. \u24dc
You hurled their pursuers into the depths
like a stone into raging water. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dc Ex 14:21-22
\u24dd Ex 14:26-28"}, {"pk": 4040338, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 9, "verse": 12, "text": "You led them with a pillar of cloud by day,
and with a pillar of fire by night,
to illuminate the way they should go. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Dt 1:32-33"}, {"pk": 4040339, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 9, "verse": 13, "text": "You came down on Mount Sinai, \u24d1
and spoke to them from heaven.
You gave them impartial ordinances, reliable instructions,
and good statutes and commands.
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ex 19:20"}, {"pk": 4040340, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 9, "verse": 14, "text": "You revealed your holy Sabbath to them,
and gave them commands, statutes, and instruction
through your servant Moses. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ex 20:1-17"}, {"pk": 4040341, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 9, "verse": 15, "text": "You provided bread from heaven \u24d3 for their hunger;
you brought them water from the rock \u24d4 for their thirst.
You told them to go in and possess the land
you had sworn [3] to give them. \u24d5
", "comment": "[3] Lit lifted your hand
\u24d3 Ex 16:4
\u24d4 Ex 17:6
\u24d5 Dt 1:8,21"}, {"pk": 4040342, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 9, "verse": 16, "text": "But our ancestors acted arrogantly;
they became stiff-necked and did not listen to your commands.
"}, {"pk": 4040343, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 9, "verse": 17, "text": "They refused to listen
and did not remember your wonders
you performed among them. \u24d6
They became stiff-necked and appointed a leader
to return to their slavery in Egypt. [4] \u24d7
But you are a forgiving God,
gracious and compassionate,
slow to anger and abounding in faithful love, \u24d8
and you did not abandon them.
", "comment": "\u24d7 Nm 14:4
\u24d6 Dt 1:26-33
[4] Some Hb mss, LXX; other Hb mss read in their rebellion
\u24d8 Ex 34:6; Ps 86:15; 103:8"}, {"pk": 4040344, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 9, "verse": 18, "text": "Even after they had cast an image of a calf
for themselves and said,
\u201cThis is your god who brought you out of Egypt,\u201d \u24d9
and they had committed terrible blasphemies,
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ex 32:4"}, {"pk": 4040345, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 9, "verse": 19, "text": "you did not abandon them in the wilderness
because of your great compassion.
During the day the pillar of cloud
never turned away from them,
guiding them on their journey.
And during the night the pillar of fire
illuminated the way they should go. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Ex 16:4; 17:6"}, {"pk": 4040346, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 9, "verse": 20, "text": "You sent your good Spirit \u24db to instruct them.
You did not withhold your manna \u24dc from their mouths,
and you gave them water for their thirst. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dc Ex 16:14-15
\u24db Nm 11:17; Neh 9:30
\u24dd Ex 17:6"}, {"pk": 4040347, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 9, "verse": 21, "text": "You provided for them in the wilderness forty years, \u24d0
and they lacked nothing.
Their clothes did not wear out,
and their feet did not swell. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d0 Dt 2:7; 29:5
\u24d1 Dt 8:4"}, {"pk": 4040348, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 9, "verse": 22, "text": "You gave them kingdoms and peoples
and established boundaries for them.
They took possession
of the land of King Sihon [5] of Heshbon
and of the land of King Og of Bashan. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Nm 21:21-35
[5] One Hb ms, LXX; other Hb mss, Vg read of Sihon, even the land of the king"}, {"pk": 4040349, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 9, "verse": 23, "text": "You multiplied their descendants
like the stars of the sky \u24d3
and brought them to the land
you told their ancestors to go in and possess.
", "comment": "\u24d3 Gn 15:5; 22:17"}, {"pk": 4040350, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 9, "verse": 24, "text": "So their descendants went in and possessed the land:
You subdued the Canaanites who inhabited the land before them
and handed their kings and the surrounding peoples over to them, \u24d4
to do as they pleased with them.
", "comment": "\u24d4 Jos 11:23"}, {"pk": 4040351, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 9, "verse": 25, "text": "They captured fortified cities and fertile land
and took possession of well-supplied houses,
cisterns cut out of rock, vineyards,
olive groves, and fruit trees in abundance. \u24d5
They ate, were filled,
became prosperous, and delighted in your great goodness.
", "comment": "\u24d5 Dt 6:11; 11:11-12"}, {"pk": 4040352, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 9, "verse": 26, "text": "But they were disobedient and rebelled against you.
They flung your law behind their backs \u24d6
and killed your prophets \u24d7
who warned them
in order to turn them back to you.
They committed terrible blasphemies.
", "comment": "\u24d6 1Kg 14:9
\u24d7 1Kg 18:4; 19:10"}, {"pk": 4040353, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 9, "verse": 27, "text": "So you handed them over to their enemies,
who oppressed them.
In their time of distress, they cried out to you,
and you heard from heaven.
In your abundant compassion
you gave them deliverers, who rescued them
from the power of their enemies.
"}, {"pk": 4040354, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 9, "verse": 28, "text": "But as soon as they had relief,
they again did what was evil in your sight.
So you abandoned them to the power of their enemies,
who dominated them.
When they cried out to you again,
you heard from heaven and rescued them
many times in your compassion. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Jdg 2:6\u20143:6"}, {"pk": 4040355, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 9, "verse": 29, "text": "You warned them to turn back to your law,
but they acted arrogantly
and would not obey your commands.
They sinned against your ordinances,
which a person will live by if he does them. \u24d9
They stubbornly resisted, [6]
stiffened their necks, and would not obey.
", "comment": "\u24d9 Lv 18:5; Dt 30:16
[6] Lit They gave a stubborn shoulder"}, {"pk": 4040356, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 9, "verse": 30, "text": "You were patient with them for many years,
and your Spirit warned them through your prophets, \u24da
but they would not listen.
Therefore, you handed them over to the surrounding peoples. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24da 2Kg 17:13-18; Neh 9:20; Dn 9:6; 1Pt 1:10-12
\u24db Jr 16:10-13"}, {"pk": 4040357, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 9, "verse": 31, "text": "However, in your abundant compassion,
you did not destroy them or abandon them, \u24dc
for you are a gracious and compassionate God. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dc Jr 4:27
\u24dd Neh 9:17"}, {"pk": 4040358, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 9, "verse": 32, "text": "So now, our God\u2009\u2014\u2009the great, mighty,
and awe-inspiring God who keeps his gracious covenant \u24d0 \u2009\u2014
do not view lightly all the hardships that have afflicted us,
our kings and leaders,
our priests and prophets,
our ancestors and all your people,
from the days of the Assyrian kings \u24d1 until today.
", "comment": "\u24d0 Neh 1:5; Dn 9:4
\u24d1 2Kg 15:19; 17:3-6"}, {"pk": 4040359, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 9, "verse": 33, "text": "You are righteous concerning all that has happened to us,
because you have acted faithfully,
while we have acted wickedly. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Dn 9:7-8,14"}, {"pk": 4040360, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 9, "verse": 34, "text": "Our kings, leaders, priests, and ancestors
did not obey your law
or listen to your commands
and warnings you gave them.
"}, {"pk": 4040361, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 9, "verse": 35, "text": "When they were in their kingdom,
with your abundant goodness that you gave them,
and in the spacious and fertile land you set before them, \u24d3
they would not serve you or turn from their wicked ways.
", "comment": "\u24d3 Neh 9:25"}, {"pk": 4040362, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 9, "verse": 36, "text": "Here we are today,
slaves in the land you gave our ancestors
so that they could enjoy its fruit and its goodness.
Here we are\u2009\u2014\u2009slaves in it! \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Dt 28:47-48"}, {"pk": 4040363, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 9, "verse": 37, "text": "Its abundant harvest goes to the kings
you have set over us,
because of our sins.
They rule over our bodies
and our livestock as they please. \u24d5
We are in great distress.
", "comment": "\u24d5 Dt 28:33,51"}, {"pk": 4040364, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 9, "verse": 38, "text": "In view of all this, we are making a binding agreement \u24d6 in writing on a sealed document containing the names of our leaders, Levites, and priests. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Neh 10:1-39
\u24d6 2Ch 23:16"}, {"pk": 4040365, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 10, "verse": 1, "text": "Those whose seals were on the document were the governor Nehemiah \u24d8 son of Hacaliah, and Zedekiah,
", "comment": "\u24d8 Neh 5:14; 8:9; 12:26"}, {"pk": 4040366, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 10, "verse": 2, "text": "Seraiah, \u24d9 Azariah, Jeremiah,
", "comment": "\u24d9 Neh 12:1-7,11-21"}, {"pk": 4040367, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 10, "verse": 3, "text": "Pashhur, \u24da Amariah, Malchijah,
", "comment": "\u24da 1Ch 9:12"}, {"pk": 4040368, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 10, "verse": 4, "text": "Hattush, Shebaniah, Malluch,
"}, {"pk": 4040369, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 10, "verse": 5, "text": "Harim, Meremoth, Obadiah,
"}, {"pk": 4040370, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 10, "verse": 6, "text": "Daniel, Ginnethon, Baruch,
"}, {"pk": 4040371, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 10, "verse": 7, "text": "Meshullam, Abijah, Mijamin,
"}, {"pk": 4040372, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 10, "verse": 8, "text": "Maaziah, Bilgai, and Shemaiah. These were the priests.
"}, {"pk": 4040373, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 10, "verse": 9, "text": "The Levites \u24db were Jeshua son of Azaniah, Binnui of the sons of Henadad, Kadmiel,
", "comment": "\u24db Neh 8:7; 9:4-5; 12:8-9"}, {"pk": 4040374, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 10, "verse": 10, "text": "and their brothers Shebaniah, Hodiah, Kelita, Pelaiah, Hanan,
"}, {"pk": 4040375, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 10, "verse": 11, "text": "Mica, Rehob, Hashabiah,
"}, {"pk": 4040376, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 10, "verse": 12, "text": "Zaccur, Sherebiah, Shebaniah,
"}, {"pk": 4040377, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 10, "verse": 13, "text": "Hodiah, Bani, and Beninu.
"}, {"pk": 4040378, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 10, "verse": 14, "text": "The heads of the people \u24dc were Parosh, Pahath-moab, Elam, Zattu, Bani,
", "comment": "\u24dc Ezr 2:1-61; Neh 7:6-63"}, {"pk": 4040379, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 10, "verse": 15, "text": "Bunni, Azgad, Bebai,
"}, {"pk": 4040380, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 10, "verse": 16, "text": "Adonijah, Bigvai, Adin, \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ezr 8:6"}, {"pk": 4040381, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 10, "verse": 17, "text": "Ater, Hezekiah, Azzur,
"}, {"pk": 4040382, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 10, "verse": 18, "text": "Hodiah, Hashum, Bezai,
"}, {"pk": 4040383, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 10, "verse": 19, "text": "Hariph, Anathoth, Nebai,
"}, {"pk": 4040384, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 10, "verse": 20, "text": "Magpiash, Meshullam, Hezir,
"}, {"pk": 4040385, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 10, "verse": 21, "text": "Meshezabel, Zadok, Jaddua,
"}, {"pk": 4040386, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 10, "verse": 22, "text": "Pelatiah, Hanan, Anaiah,
"}, {"pk": 4040387, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 10, "verse": 23, "text": "Hoshea, Hananiah, \u24d0 Hasshub,
", "comment": "\u24d0 Neh 7:2"}, {"pk": 4040388, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 10, "verse": 24, "text": "Hallohesh, Pilha, Shobek,
"}, {"pk": 4040389, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 10, "verse": 25, "text": "Rehum, Hashabnah, Maaseiah,
"}, {"pk": 4040390, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 10, "verse": 26, "text": "Ahijah, Hanan, Anan,
"}, {"pk": 4040391, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 10, "verse": 27, "text": "Malluch, Harim, Baanah.
"}, {"pk": 4040392, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 10, "verse": 28, "text": "The rest of the people\u2009\u2014\u2009the priests, Levites, gatekeepers, singers, and temple servants, along with their wives, sons, and daughters, everyone who is able to understand \u24d1 and who has separated themselves from the surrounding peoples \u24d2 to obey the law of God\u2009\u2014\u2009", "comment": "\u24d1 Neh 8:2-3
\u24d2 Neh 9:2; 13:3"}, {"pk": 4040393, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 10, "verse": 29, "text": "join with their noble brothers and commit themselves with a sworn oath [1] \u24d3 to follow the law of God given through God\u2019s servant Moses \u24d4 and to obey carefully all the commands, ordinances, and statutes of the LORD our Lord.", "comment": "[1] Lit and enter in a curse and in an oath
\u24d3 Ezr 10:5; Neh 5:12
\u24d4 Neh 8:1"}, {"pk": 4040394, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 10, "verse": 30, "text": "We will not give our daughters in marriage to the surrounding peoples and will not take their daughters as wives for our sons. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 34:16; Neh 13:23"}, {"pk": 4040395, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 10, "verse": 31, "text": "When the surrounding peoples bring merchandise or any kind of grain to sell on the Sabbath day, we will not buy from them on the Sabbath or a holy day. \u24d6 We will also leave the land uncultivated in the seventh year \u24d7 and will cancel every debt. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d7 Ex 23:10-11; Lv 25:1-7
\u24d6 Neh 13:16
\u24d8 Dt 15:1-3"}, {"pk": 4040396, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 10, "verse": 32, "text": "We will impose the following commands on ourselves: To give an eighth of an ounce of silver [2] yearly for the service of the house of our God: \u24d9", "comment": "[2] Lit give one-third of a shekel
\u24d9 Ex 30:11-16; Mt 17:24"}, {"pk": 4040397, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 10, "verse": 33, "text": "the bread displayed before the LORD, [3] \u24da the daily grain offering, the regular burnt offering, the Sabbath and New Moon offerings, \u24db the appointed festivals, the holy things, the sin offerings to atone for Israel, \u24dc and for all the work of the house of our God.", "comment": "\u24db Nm 10:10
[3] Lit rows of bread
\u24da Lv 24:5-9
\u24dc Nm 28:2\u201429:39"}, {"pk": 4040398, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 10, "verse": 34, "text": "We have cast lots \u24dd among the priests, Levites, and people for the donation of wood by our ancestral families [4] at the appointed times each year. They are to bring the wood to our God\u2019s house to burn on the altar of the LORD our God, \u24d0 as it is written in the law.", "comment": "[4] Lit the house of our fathers
\u24dd Lv 16:8; Neh 11:1
\u24d0 Lv 6:12-13; Neh 13:31"}, {"pk": 4040399, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 10, "verse": 35, "text": "We will bring the firstfruits of our land and of every fruit tree to the LORD\u2019s house year by year. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Lv 26:1-10; Nm 18:12-13"}, {"pk": 4040400, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 10, "verse": 36, "text": "We will also bring the firstborn of our sons and our livestock, as prescribed by the law, and will bring the firstborn of our herds and flocks to the house of our God, \u24d2 to the priests who serve in our God\u2019s house.", "comment": "\u24d2 Ex 13:2,12-13"}, {"pk": 4040401, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 10, "verse": 37, "text": "We will bring a loaf from our first batch of dough \u24d3 to the priests at the storerooms of the house of our God. We will also bring the firstfruits of our grain offerings, of every fruit tree, and of the new wine and fresh oil. \u24d4 A tenth of our land\u2019s produce belongs to the Levites, for the Levites are to collect the one-tenth offering in all our agricultural towns. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d3 Lv 23:17; Nm 15:20-21; Ezk 44:30
\u24d5 Lv 27:30
\u24d4 Nm 18:12-13"}, {"pk": 4040402, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 10, "verse": 38, "text": "A priest from Aaron\u2019s descendants is to accompany the Levites when they collect the tenth, \u24d6 and the Levites are to take a tenth of this offering to the storerooms of the treasury in the house of our God. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Neh 13:12-13
\u24d6 Nm 18:26"}, {"pk": 4040403, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 10, "verse": 39, "text": "For the Israelites and the Levites are to bring the contributions of grain, new wine, and fresh oil to the storerooms where the articles of the sanctuary are kept \u24d8 and where the priests who minister are, along with the gatekeepers and singers. We will not neglect the house of our God. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Neh 13:10-11
\u24d8 Dt 12:6,11"}, {"pk": 4040404, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 11, "verse": 1, "text": "Now the leaders of the people stayed in Jerusalem, \u24da and the rest of the people cast lots \u24db for one out of ten to come and live in Jerusalem, the holy city, \u24dc while the other nine-tenths remained in their towns. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dc Neh 11:18; Is 48:2; Rv 11:2; 21:2
\u24dd Ezr 2:70; Neh 7:73
\u24da Neh 7:4
\u24db Neh 10:34"}, {"pk": 4040405, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 11, "verse": 2, "text": "The people blessed all the men who volunteered \u24d0 to live in Jerusalem.", "comment": "\u24d0 Jdg 5:9"}, {"pk": 4040406, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 11, "verse": 3, "text": "These are the heads of the province who stayed in Jerusalem \u24d1 (but in the villages of Judah each lived on his own property in their towns \u24d2 \u2009\u2014\u2009the Israelites, priests, Levites, temple servants, and descendants of Solomon\u2019s servants \u24d3 \u2009\u2014\u2009", "comment": "\u24d2 Neh 7:73; 11:20
\u24d3 Neh 7:39-43,46-60
\u24d1 1Ch 9:2-34"}, {"pk": 4040407, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 11, "verse": 4, "text": "while some of the descendants of Judah and Benjamin settled in Jerusalem): Judah\u2019s \u24d4 descendants: Athaiah son of Uzziah, son of Zechariah, son of Amariah, son of Shephatiah, son of Mahalalel, of Perez\u2019s descendants;", "comment": "\u24d4 1Ch 9:3-21"}, {"pk": 4040408, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 11, "verse": 5, "text": "and Maaseiah son of Baruch, son of Col-hozeh, son of Hazaiah, son of Adaiah, son of Joiarib, son of Zechariah, a descendant of the Shilonite."}, {"pk": 4040409, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 11, "verse": 6, "text": "The total number of Perez\u2019s descendants, who settled in Jerusalem, was 468 capable men."}, {"pk": 4040410, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 11, "verse": 7, "text": "These were Benjamin\u2019s descendants: Sallu son of Meshullam, son of Joed, son of Pedaiah, son of Kolaiah, son of Maaseiah, son of Ithiel, son of Jeshaiah,"}, {"pk": 4040411, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 11, "verse": 8, "text": "and after him Gabbai and Sallai: 928."}, {"pk": 4040412, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 11, "verse": 9, "text": "Joel son of Zichri was the officer over them, and Judah son of Hassenuah was second in command over the city."}, {"pk": 4040413, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 11, "verse": 10, "text": "The priests: Jedaiah son of Joiarib, Jachin, and"}, {"pk": 4040414, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 11, "verse": 11, "text": "Seraiah son of Hilkiah, son of Meshullam, son of Zadok, son of Meraioth, son of Ahitub, the chief official of God\u2019s temple,"}, {"pk": 4040415, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 11, "verse": 12, "text": "and their relatives who did the work at the temple: 822. Adaiah son of Jeroham, son of Pelaliah, son of Amzi, son of Zechariah, son of Pashhur, son of Malchijah"}, {"pk": 4040416, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 11, "verse": 13, "text": "and his relatives, the heads of families: 242. Amashsai son of Azarel, son of Ahzai, son of Meshillemoth, son of Immer,"}, {"pk": 4040417, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 11, "verse": 14, "text": "and their relatives, capable men: 128. Zabdiel son of Haggedolim, was their chief."}, {"pk": 4040418, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 11, "verse": 15, "text": "The Levites: Shemaiah son of Hasshub, son of Azrikam, son of Hashabiah, son of Bunni;"}, {"pk": 4040419, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 11, "verse": 16, "text": "and Shabbethai and Jozabad, from the heads of the Levites, who supervised the work outside the house of God;"}, {"pk": 4040420, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 11, "verse": 17, "text": "Mattaniah son of Mica, son of Zabdi, son of Asaph, the one [1] who began the thanksgiving in prayer; \u24d5 Bakbukiah, second among his relatives; and Abda son of Shammua, son of Galal, son of Jeduthun. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d5 1Ch 6:31,39; 2Ch 5:12
\u24d6 1Ch 16:42
[1] Lit the head"}, {"pk": 4040421, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 11, "verse": 18, "text": "All the Levites in the holy city: \u24d7 284.", "comment": "\u24d7 Neh 11:1; Rv 21:2"}, {"pk": 4040422, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 11, "verse": 19, "text": "The gatekeepers: Akkub, Talmon, and their relatives, who guarded the city gates: 172."}, {"pk": 4040423, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 11, "verse": 20, "text": "The rest of Israel, the priests, and the Levites were in all the villages of Judah, each on his own inherited property. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Nm 36:3; Neh 11:3"}, {"pk": 4040424, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 11, "verse": 21, "text": "The temple servants lived on Ophel; \u24d9 Ziha and Gishpa supervised the temple servants.", "comment": "\u24d9 Neh 3:26"}, {"pk": 4040425, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 11, "verse": 22, "text": "The leader of the Levites in Jerusalem was Uzzi son of Bani, son of Hashabiah, son of Mattaniah, son of Mica, of the descendants of Asaph, who were singers for the service of God\u2019s house."}, {"pk": 4040426, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 11, "verse": 23, "text": "There was, in fact, a command of the king regarding them, and an ordinance regulating the singers\u2019 \u24da daily tasks.", "comment": "\u24da 1Ch 15:16; Neh 7:44"}, {"pk": 4040427, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 11, "verse": 24, "text": "Pethahiah son of Meshezabel, of the descendants of Zerah \u24db son of Judah, was the king\u2019s \u24dc agent [2] in every matter concerning the people.", "comment": "[2] Lit was at the king\u2019s hand
\u24db Gn 38:30; 1Ch 2:43
\u24dc Neh 2:1; 5:14"}, {"pk": 4040428, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 11, "verse": 25, "text": "As for the farming settlements with their fields: Some of Judah\u2019s descendants lived in Kiriath-arba \u24dd and Dibon and their surrounding villages, \u24d0 and Jekabzeel and its settlements;
", "comment": "\u24d0 Jos 3:9,17
\u24dd Jos 14:15"}, {"pk": 4040429, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 11, "verse": 26, "text": "in Jeshua, Moladah, \u24d1 Beth-pelet,
", "comment": "\u24d1 Jos 15:26-28"}, {"pk": 4040430, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 11, "verse": 27, "text": "Hazar-shual, and Beer-sheba \u24d2 and its surrounding villages;
", "comment": "\u24d2 2Sm 17:11"}, {"pk": 4040431, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 11, "verse": 28, "text": "in Ziklag \u24d3 and Meconah and its surrounding villages;
", "comment": "\u24d3 1Sm 27:6"}, {"pk": 4040432, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 11, "verse": 29, "text": "in En-rimmon, Zorah, \u24d4 Jarmuth, \u24d5 and
", "comment": "\u24d4 Jos 15:33
\u24d5 Jos 10:5"}, {"pk": 4040433, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 11, "verse": 30, "text": "Zanoah \u24d6 and Adullam with their settlements; in Lachish \u24d7 with its fields and Azekah \u24d8 and its surrounding villages. So they settled from Beer-sheba \u24d9 to Hinnom Valley. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24d8 Jos 10:10
\u24da 2Kg 23:10
\u24d6 Jos 15:34-35
\u24d7 Jos 10:3; 15:39
\u24d9 Jos 15:27"}, {"pk": 4040434, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 11, "verse": 31, "text": "Benjamin\u2019s descendants: from Geba, [3] \u24db Michmash, \u24dc Aija, and Bethel \u24dd and its surrounding villages,
", "comment": "\u24dd Jos 12:9
\u24db Jos 21:17
\u24dc 1Sm 13:2
[3] Or descendants from Geba lived in"}, {"pk": 4040435, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 11, "verse": 32, "text": "Anathoth, \u24d0 Nob, \u24d1 Ananiah,
", "comment": "\u24d1 1Sm 21:1; 22:9
\u24d0 Jos 21:18; Jr 1:1"}, {"pk": 4040436, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 11, "verse": 33, "text": "Hazor, \u24d2 Ramah, \u24d3 Gittaim, \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 2Sm 4:3
\u24d2 Jos 11:1
\u24d3 Jos 18:25"}, {"pk": 4040437, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 11, "verse": 34, "text": "Hadid, Zeboim, \u24d5 Neballat,
", "comment": "\u24d5 1Sm 13:18"}, {"pk": 4040438, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 11, "verse": 35, "text": "Lod, and Ono, \u24d6 in Craftsmen\u2019s Valley.
", "comment": "\u24d6 1Ch 8:12; Ac 9:32"}, {"pk": 4040439, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 11, "verse": 36, "text": "Some of the Judean divisions of Levites were in Benjamin.
"}, {"pk": 4040440, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 12, "verse": 1, "text": "These \u24d7 are the priests and Levites \u24d8 who went up with Zerubbabel \u24d9 son of Shealtiel and with Jeshua: Seraiah, Jeremiah, Ezra,
", "comment": "\u24d7 Neh 12:12-21
\u24d8 Ezr 2:1-2; 7:7
\u24d9 Ezr 3:2"}, {"pk": 4040441, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 12, "verse": 2, "text": "Amariah, Malluch, Hattush,
"}, {"pk": 4040442, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 12, "verse": 3, "text": "Shecaniah, Rehum, Meremoth,
"}, {"pk": 4040443, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 12, "verse": 4, "text": "Iddo, \u24da Ginnethoi, Abijah, \u24db
", "comment": "\u24da Neh 12:16; Zch 1:1
\u24db 1Ch 24:10"}, {"pk": 4040444, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 12, "verse": 5, "text": "Mijamin, Maadiah, Bilgah,
"}, {"pk": 4040445, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 12, "verse": 6, "text": "Shemaiah, Joiarib, Jedaiah, \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc 1Ch 24:7"}, {"pk": 4040446, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 12, "verse": 7, "text": "Sallu, Amok, Hilkiah, Jedaiah.
These were the heads of the priests and their relatives in the days of Jeshua. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Ezr 2:2; 3:2"}, {"pk": 4040447, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 12, "verse": 8, "text": "The Levites: Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, and Mattaniah \u24d0 \u2009\u2014 he and his relatives were in charge of the songs of praise.
", "comment": "\u24d0 Neh 11:17"}, {"pk": 4040448, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 12, "verse": 9, "text": "Bakbukiah, Unni, [1] and their relatives stood opposite them in the services.
", "comment": "[1] Alt Hb tradition reads Unno"}, {"pk": 4040449, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 12, "verse": 10, "text": "Jeshua fathered Joiakim, Joiakim fathered Eliashib, Eliashib \u24d1 fathered Joiada,
", "comment": "[2] These men were high priests.
\u24d1 Neh 3:20"}, {"pk": 4040450, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 12, "verse": 11, "text": "Joiada fathered Jonathan, and Jonathan fathered Jaddua. [2]
"}, {"pk": 4040451, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 12, "verse": 12, "text": "In the days of Joiakim, the heads of the priestly families were Meraiah \u2014 of Seraiah, Hananiah \u2014 of Jeremiah,
"}, {"pk": 4040452, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 12, "verse": 13, "text": "Meshullam \u2014 of Ezra, Jehohanan \u2014 of Amariah,
"}, {"pk": 4040453, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 12, "verse": 14, "text": "Jonathan \u2014 of Malluchi, Joseph \u2014 of Shebaniah,
"}, {"pk": 4040454, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 12, "verse": 15, "text": "Adna \u2014 of Harim, Helkai \u2014 of Meraioth,
"}, {"pk": 4040455, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 12, "verse": 16, "text": "Zechariah \u2014 of Iddo, Meshullam \u2014 of Ginnethon,
"}, {"pk": 4040456, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 12, "verse": 17, "text": "Zichri \u2014 of Abijah, Piltai \u2014 of Moadiah, of Miniamin,
"}, {"pk": 4040457, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 12, "verse": 18, "text": "Shammua \u2014 of Bilgah, Jehonathan \u2014 of Shemaiah,
"}, {"pk": 4040458, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 12, "verse": 19, "text": "Mattenai \u2014 of Joiarib, Uzzi \u2014 of Jedaiah,
"}, {"pk": 4040459, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 12, "verse": 20, "text": "Kallai \u2014 of Sallai, Eber \u2014 of Amok,
"}, {"pk": 4040460, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 12, "verse": 21, "text": "Hashabiah \u2014 of Hilkiah, and Nethanel \u2014 of Jedaiah.
"}, {"pk": 4040461, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 12, "verse": 22, "text": "In the days of Eliashib, Joiada, Johanan, and Jaddua, the heads of the families of the Levites and priests were recorded while Darius the Persian ruled."}, {"pk": 4040462, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 12, "verse": 23, "text": "Levi\u2019s descendants, the family heads, were recorded in the Book of the Historical Events \u24d2 during the days of Johanan son of Eliashib.", "comment": "\u24d2 1Ch 9:14-22"}, {"pk": 4040463, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 12, "verse": 24, "text": "The heads of the Levites\u2009\u2014\u2009Hashabiah, Sherebiah, and Jeshua son of Kadmiel, along with their relatives opposite them\u2009\u2014\u2009gave praise and thanks, division by division, as David the man of God had prescribed. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 1Ch 16:4; 23:30; 2Ch 29:25"}, {"pk": 4040464, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 12, "verse": 25, "text": "This included Mattaniah, \u24d4 Bakbukiah, and Obadiah. Meshullam, Talmon, and Akkub were gatekeepers who guarded the storerooms at the city gates. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 1Ch 26:15,17; Ezr 2:42; Neh 11:19
\u24d4 Neh 11:17"}, {"pk": 4040465, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 12, "verse": 26, "text": "These served in the days of Joiakim son of Jeshua, son of Jozadak, and in the days of Nehemiah the governor \u24d6 and Ezra the priest and scribe. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 Neh 5:14; 10:1
\u24d7 Neh 8:1-2,9"}, {"pk": 4040466, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 12, "verse": 27, "text": "At the dedication of the wall \u24d8 of Jerusalem, they sent for the Levites wherever they lived and brought them to Jerusalem to celebrate the joyous dedication with thanksgiving and singing accompanied by cymbals, harps, and lyres. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 1Ch 15:16
\u24d8 Ezr 6:16"}, {"pk": 4040467, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 12, "verse": 28, "text": "The singers gathered from the region around Jerusalem, from the settlements of the Netophathites, \u24da", "comment": "\u24da 1Ch 2:54; 9:16"}, {"pk": 4040468, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 12, "verse": 29, "text": "from Beth-gilgal, and from the fields of Geba and Azmaveth, for they had built settlements for themselves around Jerusalem."}, {"pk": 4040469, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 12, "verse": 30, "text": "After the priests and Levites had purified themselves, they purified the people, the city gates, and the wall. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Neh 13:22,30"}, {"pk": 4040470, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 12, "verse": 31, "text": "Then I brought the leaders of Judah up on top of the wall, and I appointed two large processions that gave thanks. One went to the right on the wall, toward the Dung Gate. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Neh 2:13"}, {"pk": 4040471, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 12, "verse": 32, "text": "Hoshaiah and half the leaders of Judah followed,"}, {"pk": 4040472, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 12, "verse": 33, "text": "along with Azariah, Ezra, Meshullam,"}, {"pk": 4040473, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 12, "verse": 34, "text": "Judah, Benjamin, Shemaiah, Jeremiah,"}, {"pk": 4040474, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 12, "verse": 35, "text": "and some of the priests\u2019 sons with trumpets, and Zechariah son of Jonathan, son of Shemaiah, son of Mattaniah, son of Micaiah, son of Zaccur, son of Asaph followed"}, {"pk": 4040475, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 12, "verse": 36, "text": "as well as his relatives\u2009\u2014\u2009Shemaiah, Azarel, Milalai, Gilalai, Maai, Nethanel, Judah, and Hanani, with the musical instruments of David, the man of God. \u24dd Ezra the scribe \u24d0 went in front of them.", "comment": "\u24d0 Neh 8:1,4
\u24dd 1Ch 15:16,19-21; 2Ch 8:14; Neh 12:24"}, {"pk": 4040476, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 12, "verse": 37, "text": "At the Fountain Gate \u24d1 they climbed the steps of the city of David \u24d2 on the ascent of the wall and went above the house of David to the Water Gate \u24d3 on the east.", "comment": "\u24d1 Neh 2:14
\u24d3 Neh 3:26; 8:1
\u24d2 Neh 3:15"}, {"pk": 4040477, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 12, "verse": 38, "text": "The second thanksgiving procession went to the left, and I followed it with half the people along the top of the wall, past the Tower of the Ovens \u24d4 to the Broad Wall, \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Neh 3:8
\u24d4 Neh 3:11"}, {"pk": 4040478, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 12, "verse": 39, "text": "above the Ephraim Gate, \u24d6 and by the Old Gate, \u24d7 the Fish Gate, \u24d8 the Tower of Hananel, and the Tower of the Hundred, to the Sheep Gate. \u24d9 They stopped at the Gate of the Guard. \u24da", "comment": "\u24d8 Neh 3:3
\u24d6 2Kg 14:13; Neh 8:16
\u24d7 Neh 3:6
\u24d9 Neh 3:1; Jn 5:2
\u24da Neh 3:25"}, {"pk": 4040479, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 12, "verse": 40, "text": "The two thanksgiving processions stood in the house of God. So did I and half of the officials accompanying me,"}, {"pk": 4040480, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 12, "verse": 41, "text": "as well as the priests: Eliakim, Maaseiah, Miniamin, Micaiah, Elioenai, Zechariah, and Hananiah, with trumpets;
"}, {"pk": 4040481, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 12, "verse": 42, "text": "and Maaseiah, Shemaiah, Eleazar, Uzzi, Jehohanan, Malchijah, Elam, and Ezer.
Then the singers sang, with Jezrahiah as the leader."}, {"pk": 4040482, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 12, "verse": 43, "text": "On that day they offered great sacrifices and rejoiced because God had given them great joy. \u24db The women and children also celebrated, and Jerusalem\u2019s rejoicing was heard far away. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Ezr 3:13
\u24db Ezr 6:16-17,22"}, {"pk": 4040483, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 12, "verse": 44, "text": "On that same day men were placed in charge of the rooms \u24dd that housed the supplies, contributions, firstfruits, and tenths. \u24d0 The legally required portions for the priests and Levites \u24d1 were gathered from the village fields, because Judah was grateful to the priests and Levites who were serving. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d1 Neh 7:39-43
\u24dd Neh 13:4,13
\u24d0 Neh 10:37-39
\u24d2 Dt 18:8"}, {"pk": 4040484, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 12, "verse": 45, "text": "They performed the service of their God and the service of purification, along with the singers and gatekeepers, \u24d3 as David and his son Solomon had prescribed. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d3 Neh 7:44-45
\u24d4 2Ch 8:14"}, {"pk": 4040485, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 12, "verse": 46, "text": "For long ago, in the days of David and Asaph, \u24d5 there were heads [3] of the singers and songs of praise and thanksgiving to God. \u24d6", "comment": "[3] Alt Hb tradition reads there was a head
\u24d5 2Ch 29:30
\u24d6 1Ch 9:33"}, {"pk": 4040486, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 12, "verse": 47, "text": "So in the days of Zerubbabel \u24d7 and Nehemiah, \u24d8 all Israel contributed the daily portions \u24d9 for the singers and gatekeepers. They also set aside daily portions for the Levites, and the Levites set aside daily portions \u24da for Aaron\u2019s descendants.", "comment": "\u24d9 Neh 11:23
\u24d7 Neh 7:7; Hg 1:1
\u24d8 Neh 1:1; 5:14
\u24da Nm 18:21"}, {"pk": 4040487, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 13, "verse": 1, "text": "At that time \u24db the book of Moses \u24dc was read publicly to [1] the people. \u24dd The command was found written in it that no Ammonite or Moabite \u24d0 should ever enter the assembly of God, \u24d1", "comment": "\u24dd Neh 9:3
\u24db Neh 12:27
\u24dc Dt 28:61; Neh 8:1-3
[1] Lit read in the ears of
\u24d0 Neh 13:23
\u24d1 Dt 23:3"}, {"pk": 4040488, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 13, "verse": 2, "text": "because they did not meet the Israelites with food and water. Instead, they hired Balaam against them to curse them, \u24d2 but our God turned the curse into a blessing. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Dt 23:4-5
\u24d2 Nm 22:2-11; 23:7; 24:10; Dt 23:3-5"}, {"pk": 4040489, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 13, "verse": 3, "text": "When they heard the law, they separated all those of mixed descent \u24d4 from Israel.", "comment": "\u24d4 Dt 23:3,6"}, {"pk": 4040490, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 13, "verse": 4, "text": "Now before this, the priest Eliashib \u24d5 had been put in charge of the storerooms of the house of our God. \u24d6 He was a relative [2] of Tobiah \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Neh 2:10; 6:14
\u24d5 Neh 12:10,22-23
\u24d6 Neh 12:44
[2] Or an associate"}, {"pk": 4040491, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 13, "verse": 5, "text": "and had prepared a large room for him where they had previously stored the grain offerings, the frankincense, the articles, and the tenths of grain, new wine, and fresh oil \u24d8 prescribed for the Levites, singers, and gatekeepers, along with the contributions for the priests. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d8 Neh 12:44
\u24d9 Nm 13:21-32; Dt 14:28-29; 26:12-15"}, {"pk": 4040492, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 13, "verse": 6, "text": "While all this was happening, I was not in Jerusalem, because I had returned to King Artaxerxes \u24da of Babylon \u24db in the thirty-second year of his reign. \u24dc It was only later that I asked the king for a leave of absence \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dc Neh 2:1; 5:14
\u24da Neh 2:1-8
\u24db Ezr 5:13
\u24dd Neh 1:11; 2:6"}, {"pk": 4040493, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 13, "verse": 7, "text": "so I could return to Jerusalem. Then I discovered the evil that Eliashib had done on behalf of Tobiah by providing him a room in the courts of God\u2019s house."}, {"pk": 4040494, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 13, "verse": 8, "text": "I was greatly displeased and threw all of Tobiah\u2019s household possessions out of the room."}, {"pk": 4040495, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 13, "verse": 9, "text": "I ordered that the rooms be purified, \u24d0 and I had the articles of the house of God restored there, along with the grain offering and frankincense. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d0 1Ch 23:28; 2Ch 29:5; Neh 13:30
\u24d1 Neh 12:44"}, {"pk": 4040496, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 13, "verse": 10, "text": "I also found out that because the portions for the Levites had not been given, \u24d2 each of the Levites and the singers performing the service had gone back to his own field. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d2 Dt 12:19; Neh 12:44,47
\u24d3 2Ch 29:5"}, {"pk": 4040497, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 13, "verse": 11, "text": "Therefore, I rebuked the officials, asking, \u201cWhy has the house of God been neglected?\u201d \u24d4 I gathered the Levites and singers together and stationed them at their posts. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d4 Neh 10:37-39; Mal 3:10
\u24d5 Neh 12:44-45"}, {"pk": 4040498, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 13, "verse": 12, "text": "Then all Judah brought a tenth of the grain, new wine, and fresh oil into the storehouses. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Neh 10:37-38"}, {"pk": 4040499, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 13, "verse": 13, "text": "I appointed as treasurers over the storehouses the priest Shelemiah, the scribe Zadok, and Pedaiah of the Levites, with Hanan son of Zaccur, son of Mattaniah to assist them, because they were considered trustworthy. \u24d7 They were responsible for the distribution to their colleagues. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Neh 12:47
\u24d7 Neh 7:2; Ac 6:1-5; 1Co 4:2"}, {"pk": 4040500, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 13, "verse": 14, "text": "Remember me for this, my God, and don\u2019t erase the deeds of faithful love I have done for the house of my God and for its services. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Neh 5:19; 13:31"}, {"pk": 4040501, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 13, "verse": 15, "text": "At that time I saw people in Judah treading winepresses on the Sabbath. They were also bringing in stores of grain and loading them on donkeys, along with wine, grapes, and figs. All kinds of goods were being brought to Jerusalem on the Sabbath day. So I warned them against selling food on that day. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Ex 20:8-11; Dt 5:12-15"}, {"pk": 4040502, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 13, "verse": 16, "text": "The Tyrians living there were importing fish and all kinds of merchandise and selling them on the Sabbath to the people of Judah in Jerusalem. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Neh 10:31"}, {"pk": 4040503, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 13, "verse": 17, "text": "I rebuked the nobles of Judah and said to them: \u201cWhat is this evil you are doing\u2009\u2014\u2009profaning the Sabbath day? \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Ex 20:8-11"}, {"pk": 4040504, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 13, "verse": 18, "text": "Didn\u2019t your ancestors do the same, so that our God brought all this disaster on us and on this city? \u24dd And now you are rekindling his anger against Israel by profaning the Sabbath!\u201d", "comment": "\u24dd Ezr 9:10-11,13; Jr 17:21-23"}, {"pk": 4040505, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 13, "verse": 19, "text": "When shadows began to fall on the city gates of Jerusalem just before the Sabbath, I gave orders that the city gates be closed and not opened until after the Sabbath. \u24d0 I posted some of my men at the gates, so that no goods could enter during the Sabbath day. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d0 Lv 23:32
\u24d1 Neh 7:1,3; Jr 17:21-22"}, {"pk": 4040506, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 13, "verse": 20, "text": "Once or twice the merchants and those who sell all kinds of goods camped outside Jerusalem,"}, {"pk": 4040507, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 13, "verse": 21, "text": "but I warned them, \u201cWhy are you camping in front of the wall? If you do it again, I\u2019ll use force [3] against you.\u201d After that they did not come again on the Sabbath.", "comment": "[3] Lit again, I will send a hand"}, {"pk": 4040508, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 13, "verse": 22, "text": "Then I instructed the Levites to purify themselves \u24d2 and guard the city gates in order to keep the Sabbath day holy. \u24d3 Remember me for this also, my God, \u24d4 and look on me with compassion according to the abundance of your faithful love. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Neh 1:5; 9:17,27,31
\u24d2 Neh 12:30; 13:30
\u24d3 Ex 20:8
\u24d4 Neh 5:19; 13:14,31"}, {"pk": 4040509, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 13, "verse": 23, "text": "In those days I also saw Jews who had married women from Ashdod, Ammon, and Moab. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Dt 23:3; Ezr 9:1-2; Neh 13:1-3; Mal 2:11"}, {"pk": 4040510, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 13, "verse": 24, "text": "Half of their children spoke the language of Ashdod or the language of one of the other peoples but could not speak Hebrew. [4] \u24d7", "comment": "[4] Lit Judahite
\u24d7 Est 1:22; 8:9"}, {"pk": 4040511, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 13, "verse": 25, "text": "I rebuked them, cursed them, beat some of their men, and pulled out their hair. \u24d8 I forced them to take an oath \u24d9 before God and said, \u201cYou must not give your daughters in marriage to their sons or take their daughters as wives for your sons or yourselves! \u24da", "comment": "\u24d9 Ezr 10:5
\u24d8 Ezr 9:3; Is 50:6
\u24da Ezr 9:1-2; Neh 10:30"}, {"pk": 4040512, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 13, "verse": 26, "text": "Didn\u2019t King Solomon of Israel sin in matters like this? There was not a king like him among many nations. He was loved by his God, and God made him king over all Israel, yet foreign women drew him into sin. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db 1Kg 3:13; 11:1-10"}, {"pk": 4040513, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 13, "verse": 27, "text": "Why then should we hear about you doing all this terrible evil and acting unfaithfully against our God by marrying foreign women?\u201d \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Ezr 9:1-2"}, {"pk": 4040514, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 13, "verse": 28, "text": "Even one of the sons of Jehoiada, son of the high priest Eliashib, \u24dd had become a son-in-law to Sanballat the Horonite. \u24d0 So I drove him away from me. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Lv 21:10,13-15
\u24dd Neh 12:10,22-23
\u24d0 Neh 2:10; 4:1; 6:1"}, {"pk": 4040515, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 13, "verse": 29, "text": "Remember them, my God, for defiling the priesthood as well as the covenant of the priesthood and the Levites. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Neh 6:14; Mal 2:4-8"}, {"pk": 4040516, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 13, "verse": 30, "text": "So I purified them from everything foreign \u24d3 and assigned specific duties to each of the priests and Levites. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Neh 12:44-47
\u24d3 Neh 10:30"}, {"pk": 4040517, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 16, "chapter": 13, "verse": 31, "text": "I also arranged for the donation of wood at the appointed times and for the firstfruits. \u24d5 Remember me, my God, with favor. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d5 Neh 10:34-36
\u24d6 Neh 5:19; 13:14,22"}, {"pk": 4040518, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 1, "verse": 1, "text": "These events took place during the days of Ahasuerus, \u24d7 who ruled 127 provinces \u24d8 from India to Cush.", "comment": "\u24d7 Ezr 4:6; Dn 9:1
\u24d8 Est 8:9; 9:30"}, {"pk": 4040519, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 1, "verse": 2, "text": "In those days King Ahasuerus reigned from his royal throne \u24d9 in the fortress at Susa. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Ezr 4:9; Neh 1:1; Dn 8:2
\u24d9 1Kg 1:46"}, {"pk": 4040520, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 1, "verse": 3, "text": "He held a feast \u24db in the third year of his reign for all his officials and staff, the army of Persia and Media, \u24dc the nobles, \u24dd and the officials from the provinces.", "comment": "\u24dd Est 6:9; Dn 1:3
\u24db Gn 40:20; 1Kg 3:15; Est 2:18
\u24dc Dn 5:28"}, {"pk": 4040521, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 1, "verse": 4, "text": "He displayed the glorious wealth of his kingdom and the magnificent splendor of his greatness \u24d0 for a total of 180 days.", "comment": "\u24d0 Dn 4:28-30"}, {"pk": 4040522, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 1, "verse": 5, "text": "At the end of this time, the king held a week-long banquet \u24d1 in the garden courtyard \u24d2 of the royal palace \u24d3 for all the people, from the greatest to the least, \u24d4 who were present in the fortress of Susa. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d4 Est 1:20
\u24d1 Est 2:18
\u24d2 2Kg 21:18; Est 7:7-8
\u24d3 Est 2:8
\u24d5 Ezr 4:9"}, {"pk": 4040523, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 1, "verse": 6, "text": "White and violet linen hangings were fastened with fine white and purple linen cords to silver rods on marble [1] columns. Gold and silver couches \u24d6 were arranged on a mosaic pavement of red feldspar, [2] marble, mother-of-pearl, and precious stones.", "comment": "\u24d6 Est 7:8; Ezk 23:41; Am 6:4
[1] Or alabaster
[2] Or of porphyry"}, {"pk": 4040524, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 1, "verse": 7, "text": "Drinks were served in an array of gold goblets, \u24d7 each with a different design. Royal wine flowed freely, according to the king\u2019s bounty. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d7 Dn 5:1-3
\u24d8 Est 2:18"}, {"pk": 4040525, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 1, "verse": 8, "text": "The drinking was according to royal decree: \u201cThere are no restrictions.\u201d The king had ordered every wine steward in his household to serve whatever each person wanted."}, {"pk": 4040526, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 1, "verse": 9, "text": "Queen Vashti also gave a feast for the women of King Ahasuerus\u2019s palace."}, {"pk": 4040527, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 1, "verse": 10, "text": "On the seventh day, when the king was feeling good from the wine, \u24d9 Ahasuerus commanded Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, \u24da Bigtha, Abagtha, Zethar, and Carkas\u2009\u2014\u2009the seven eunuchs \u24db who personally served him\u2009\u2014\u2009", "comment": "\u24db 2Kg 20:18; Est 2:21; 6:14; Mt 19:12
\u24d9 2Sm 13:28
\u24da Est 7:9"}, {"pk": 4040528, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 1, "verse": 11, "text": "to bring Queen Vashti before him with her royal crown. He wanted to show off her beauty to the people and the officials, because she was very beautiful. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Est 2:7"}, {"pk": 4040529, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 1, "verse": 12, "text": "But Queen Vashti refused to come at the king\u2019s command that was delivered by his eunuchs. The king became furious and his anger burned within him. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Est 7:7; Pr 19:12"}, {"pk": 4040530, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 1, "verse": 13, "text": "The king consulted the wise men \u24d0 who understood the times, [3] \u24d1 for it was his normal procedure to confer with experts in law and justice.", "comment": "\u24d0 Jr 10:7; Dn 2:2,12; Mt 2:1
\u24d1 1Ch 12:32
[3] Or understood propitious times"}, {"pk": 4040531, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 1, "verse": 14, "text": "The most trusted ones [4] were Carshena, Shethar, Admatha, Tarshish, Meres, Marsena, and Memucan. They were the seven officials \u24d2 of Persia and Media \u24d3 who had personal access to the king \u24d4 and occupied the highest positions in the kingdom. \u24d5", "comment": "[4] Lit Those near him
\u24d2 Ezr 7:14
\u24d3 Dn 5:28
\u24d4 2Kg 25:19
\u24d5 Dn 2:48-49"}, {"pk": 4040532, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 1, "verse": 15, "text": "The king asked, \u201cAccording to the law, what should be done with Queen Vashti, since she refused to obey King Ahasuerus\u2019s command that was delivered by the eunuchs?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4040533, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 1, "verse": 16, "text": "Memucan said in the presence of the king and his officials, \u201cQueen Vashti has wronged not only the king, but all the officials and the peoples who are in every one of King Ahasuerus\u2019s provinces. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Est 1:1,3,5; 9:30"}, {"pk": 4040534, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 1, "verse": 17, "text": "For the queen\u2019s action will become public knowledge to all the women and cause them to despise their husbands and say, \u2018King Ahasuerus ordered Queen Vashti brought before him, but she did not come.\u2019"}, {"pk": 4040535, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 1, "verse": 18, "text": "Before this day is over, the noble women of Persia and Media who hear about the queen\u2019s act will say the same thing to all the king\u2019s officials, resulting in more contempt and fury."}, {"pk": 4040536, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 1, "verse": 19, "text": "\u201cIf it meets the king\u2019s approval, he should personally issue a royal decree. Let it be recorded in the laws of Persia and Media, so that it cannot be revoked: \u24d7 Vashti is not to enter King Ahasuerus\u2019s presence, and her royal position is to be given to another woman who is more worthy than she. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d7 Est 8:8; Dn 6:8,15
\u24d8 Est 2:2,4,17"}, {"pk": 4040537, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 1, "verse": 20, "text": "The decree the king issues will be heard throughout his vast kingdom, \u24d9 so all women will honor their husbands, \u24da from the greatest to the least.\u201d \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Est 1:5
\u24d9 Est 1:1; 8:9
\u24da Est 1:10-12; Eph 5:22,24,33; Col 3:18; 1Tm 2:12; 1Pt 3:1"}, {"pk": 4040538, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 1, "verse": 21, "text": "The king and his counselors approved the proposal, and he followed Memucan\u2019s advice."}, {"pk": 4040539, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 1, "verse": 22, "text": "He sent letters to all the royal provinces, to each province in its own script and to each ethnic group in its own language, \u24dc that every man should be master of his own house and speak in the language of his own people.", "comment": "\u24dc Neh 13:24; Est 3:12; 8:9"}, {"pk": 4040540, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 2, "verse": 1, "text": "Some time later, \u24dd when King Ahasuerus\u2019s rage \u24d0 had cooled down, he remembered Vashti, what she had done, and what was decided against her. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Est 1:10-12,16-21
\u24dd Est 1:3,10
\u24d0 Est 1:12; 7:10"}, {"pk": 4040541, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 2, "verse": 2, "text": "The king\u2019s personal attendants suggested, \u201cLet a search be made for beautiful young virgins for the king. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 1Kg 1:2"}, {"pk": 4040542, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 2, "verse": 3, "text": "Let the king appoint commissioners \u24d3 in each province of his kingdom, so that they may gather all the beautiful young virgins to the harem at the fortress of Susa. \u24d4 Put them under the supervision of Hegai, the king\u2019s eunuch, \u24d5 keeper of the women, \u24d6 and give them the required beauty treatments.", "comment": "\u24d5 Est 1:10
\u24d3 Gn 41:34
\u24d4 Neh 1:1; Est 1:1; Dn 8:2
\u24d6 Est 2:8-9,12-13"}, {"pk": 4040543, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 2, "verse": 4, "text": "Then the young woman who pleases the king \u24d7 will become queen instead of Vashti.\u201d \u24d8 This suggestion pleased the king, and he did accordingly.", "comment": "\u24d7 Est 2:17
\u24d8 Est 1:19"}, {"pk": 4040544, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 2, "verse": 5, "text": "In the fortress of Susa, there was a Jewish man named Mordecai \u24d9 son of Jair, son of Shimei, \u24da son of Kish, \u24db a Benjaminite.", "comment": "\u24db 1Sm 9:1
\u24d9 Ezr 2:2; Est 2:15; 3:2
\u24da 2Sm 6:5-13"}, {"pk": 4040545, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 2, "verse": 6, "text": "He had been taken into exile from Jerusalem with the other captives when King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon took King Jeconiah of Judah into exile. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc 2Kg 24:10-15; 2Ch 36:10; Jr 24:1; 29:1-2"}, {"pk": 4040546, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 2, "verse": 7, "text": "Mordecai was the legal guardian of his cousin [1] Hadassah (that is, Esther), because she had no father or mother. The young woman had a beautiful figure and was extremely good-looking. When her father and mother died, Mordecai had adopted her as his own daughter. \u24dd", "comment": "[1] Lit uncle\u2019s daughter
\u24dd Est 9:29"}, {"pk": 4040547, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 2, "verse": 8, "text": "When the king\u2019s command and edict became public knowledge and when many young women were gathered at the fortress of Susa under Hegai\u2019s supervision, Esther was taken to the palace, into the supervision of Hegai, keeper of the women."}, {"pk": 4040548, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 2, "verse": 9, "text": "The young woman pleased him and gained his favor so that he accelerated the process of the beauty treatments and the special diet that she received. He assigned seven hand-picked female servants to her from the palace and transferred her and her servants to the harem\u2019s best quarters."}, {"pk": 4040549, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 2, "verse": 10, "text": "Esther did not reveal her ethnicity or her family background, because Mordecai had ordered her not to make them known."}, {"pk": 4040550, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 2, "verse": 11, "text": "Every day Mordecai took a walk in front of the harem\u2019s courtyard to learn how Esther was doing and to see what was happening to her."}, {"pk": 4040551, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 2, "verse": 12, "text": "During the year before each young woman\u2019s turn to go to King Ahasuerus, the harem regulation required her to receive beauty treatments with oil of myrrh for six months and then with perfumes and cosmetics for another six months."}, {"pk": 4040552, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 2, "verse": 13, "text": "When the young woman would go to the king, she was given whatever she requested to take with her from the harem to the palace."}, {"pk": 4040553, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 2, "verse": 14, "text": "She would go in the evening, and in the morning she would return to a second harem under the supervision of the king\u2019s eunuch Shaashgaz, keeper of the concubines. \u24d0 She never went to the king again, unless he desired her and summoned her by name. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d0 1Kg 11:3; Dn 5:2
\u24d1 Est 4:11"}, {"pk": 4040554, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 2, "verse": 15, "text": "Esther was the daughter of Abihail, \u24d2 the uncle of Mordecai who had adopted her as his own daughter. When her turn came to go to the king, she did not ask for anything except what Hegai, the king\u2019s eunuch, keeper of the women, suggested. Esther gained favor in the eyes of everyone who saw her. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d2 Est 9:29
\u24d3 Est 5:2,8"}, {"pk": 4040555, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 2, "verse": 16, "text": "She was taken to King Ahasuerus in the palace in the tenth month, the month Tebeth, in the seventh year of his reign. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Est 1:2"}, {"pk": 4040556, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 2, "verse": 17, "text": "The king loved Esther more than all the other women. She won more favor and approval from him than did any of the other virgins. He placed the royal crown on her head and made her queen in place of Vashti. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Est 1:10-11; 2:4"}, {"pk": 4040557, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 2, "verse": 18, "text": "The king held a great banquet for all his officials and staff. \u24d6 It was Esther\u2019s banquet. He freed his provinces from tax payments and gave gifts worthy of the king\u2019s bounty. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 Est 1:3
\u24d7 Est 1:7"}, {"pk": 4040558, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 2, "verse": 19, "text": "When the virgins \u24d8 were gathered a second time, Mordecai was sitting at the King\u2019s Gate. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d8 Est 2:12-14
\u24d9 Est 5:13"}, {"pk": 4040559, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 2, "verse": 20, "text": "(Esther had not revealed her family background or her ethnicity, as Mordecai had directed. She obeyed Mordecai\u2019s orders, as she always had while he raised her.)"}, {"pk": 4040560, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 2, "verse": 21, "text": "During those days while Mordecai was sitting at the King\u2019s Gate, Bigthan and Teresh, two of the king\u2019s eunuchs \u24da who guarded the entrance, became infuriated and planned to assassinate [2] King Ahasuerus.", "comment": "\u24da Est 1:10,12; 2:3,14
[2] Lit and they sought to stretch out a hand against"}, {"pk": 4040561, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 2, "verse": 22, "text": "When Mordecai learned of the plot, he reported it to Queen Esther, and she told the king on Mordecai\u2019s behalf. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Est 6:2-3"}, {"pk": 4040562, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 2, "verse": 23, "text": "When the report was investigated and verified, both men were hanged on the gallows. \u24dc This event was recorded in the Historical Record in the king\u2019s presence.", "comment": "\u24dc Gn 40:19,22; Est 5:14; 7:9-10"}, {"pk": 4040563, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 3, "verse": 1, "text": "After all this took place, King Ahasuerus honored Haman, son of Hammedatha the Agagite. \u24dd He promoted him in rank and gave him a higher position than all the other officials. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd Ex 17:8-16; 1Sm 15:20
\u24d0 Est 1:3,21; 2:18"}, {"pk": 4040564, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 3, "verse": 2, "text": "The entire royal staff at the King\u2019s Gate \u24d1 bowed down and paid homage to Haman, because the king had commanded this to be done for him. But Mordecai would not bow down or pay homage. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d1 Est 2:19,21
\u24d2 Est 5:9"}, {"pk": 4040565, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 3, "verse": 3, "text": "The members of the royal staff at the King\u2019s Gate asked Mordecai, \u201cWhy are you disobeying the king\u2019s command?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4040566, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 3, "verse": 4, "text": "When they had warned him day after day \u24d3 and he still would not listen to them, they told Haman in order to see if Mordecai\u2019s actions would be tolerated, since he had told them he was a Jew.", "comment": "\u24d3 Gn 39:10"}, {"pk": 4040567, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 3, "verse": 5, "text": "When Haman saw that Mordecai was not bowing down or paying him homage, he was filled with rage. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Est 1:12; 2:21; 7:7; Dn 3:19"}, {"pk": 4040568, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 3, "verse": 6, "text": "And when he learned of Mordecai\u2019s ethnic identity, it seemed repugnant to Haman to do away with [1] Mordecai alone. He planned to destroy all of Mordecai\u2019s people, the Jews, \u24d5 throughout Ahasuerus\u2019s kingdom. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d5 Est 6:10
[1] Lit to stretch out a hand against
\u24d6 Est 9:24; Ps 83:2-4"}, {"pk": 4040569, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 3, "verse": 7, "text": "In the first month, the month of Nisan, in King Ahasuerus\u2019s twelfth year, \u24d7 the Pur\u2009\u2014\u2009that is, the lot\u2009\u2014\u2009was cast before Haman for each day in each month, and it fell on the twelfth month, \u24d8 the month Adar. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d8 Est 9:24-28
\u24d7 Est 1:2; 2:16
\u24d9 Ezr 6:15"}, {"pk": 4040570, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 3, "verse": 8, "text": "Then Haman informed King Ahasuerus, \u201cThere is one ethnic group, scattered throughout the peoples in every province of your kingdom, \u24da keeping themselves separate. Their laws are different from everyone else\u2019s and they do not obey the king\u2019s laws. \u24db It is not in the king\u2019s best interest to tolerate them. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24db Jr 29:7; Ac 16:20-21
\u24da Est 1:1; 8:11,17; 9:2
\u24dc Ezr 4:12-15"}, {"pk": 4040571, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 3, "verse": 9, "text": "If the king approves, let an order be drawn up authorizing their destruction, and I will pay 375 tons of silver to [2] the officials for deposit in the royal treasury.\u201d \u24dd", "comment": "[2] Lit will weigh 10,000 silver talents on the hands of
\u24dd Est 4:7"}, {"pk": 4040572, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 3, "verse": 10, "text": "The king removed his signet ring \u24d0 from his finger and gave it to Haman son of Hammedatha the Agagite, the enemy of the Jewish people. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d0 Gn 41:42; Est 8:2,8,10; Hg 2:23
\u24d1 Est 7:6; 9:10"}, {"pk": 4040573, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 3, "verse": 11, "text": "Then the king told Haman, \u201cThe money and people are given to you to do with as you see fit.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4040574, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 3, "verse": 12, "text": "The royal scribes were summoned \u24d2 on the thirteenth day of the first month, and the order was written exactly as Haman commanded. It was intended for the royal satraps, \u24d3 the governors of each of the provinces, and the officials of each ethnic group and written for each province in its own script and to each ethnic group in its own language. \u24d4 It was written in the name of King Ahasuerus \u24d5 and sealed with the royal signet ring. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d5 1Kg 21:8
\u24d2 Est 8:9
\u24d3 Ezr 8:36
\u24d4 Est 1:22; 8:9
\u24d6 Est 8:10"}, {"pk": 4040575, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 3, "verse": 13, "text": "Letters were sent by couriers \u24d7 to each of the royal provinces telling the officials to destroy, kill, and annihilate all the Jewish people\u2009\u2014\u2009young and old, women and children\u2009\u2014\u2009and plunder their possessions on a single day, \u24d8 the thirteenth day of Adar, the twelfth month. [3]", "comment": "\u24d8 Est 8:11-13; 9:10
\u24d7 2Ch 30:6; Est 8:14
[3] LXX adds the text of Ahasuerus\u2019s letter here."}, {"pk": 4040576, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 3, "verse": 14, "text": "A copy of the text, issued as law throughout every province, was distributed to all the peoples so that they might get ready for that day."}, {"pk": 4040577, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 3, "verse": 15, "text": "The couriers left, spurred on by royal command, and the law was issued in the fortress of Susa. \u24d9 The king and Haman sat down to drink, while the city of Susa was in confusion. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Est 7:1; 8:15
\u24d9 Est 8:13-14"}, {"pk": 4040578, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 4, "verse": 1, "text": "When Mordecai learned all that had occurred, \u24db he tore his clothes, \u24dc put on sackcloth and ashes, \u24dd went into the middle of the city, and cried loudly and bitterly. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Ex 11:6
\u24db Est 3:7-15
\u24dc 2Sm 1:11; 3:31; Ezr 9:3
\u24dd Is 58:5; Dn 9:3"}, {"pk": 4040579, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 4, "verse": 2, "text": "He went only as far as the King\u2019s Gate, \u24d1 since the law prohibited anyone wearing sackcloth from entering the King\u2019s Gate.", "comment": "\u24d1 Est 2:19; 3:2"}, {"pk": 4040580, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 4, "verse": 3, "text": "There was great mourning among the Jewish people in every province where the king\u2019s command and edict \u24d2 came. They fasted, wept, and lamented, and many lay in sackcloth and ashes. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d2 Est 3:12-15
\u24d3 Est 8:17; Is 58:5; Dn 9:3; Jnh 3:5-6"}, {"pk": 4040581, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 4, "verse": 4, "text": "Esther\u2019s female servants and her eunuchs came and reported the news to her, and the queen was overcome with fear. \u24d4 She sent clothes for Mordecai to wear so that he would take off his sackcloth, but he did not accept them.", "comment": "\u24d4 Est 7:6"}, {"pk": 4040582, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 4, "verse": 5, "text": "Esther summoned Hathach, one of the king\u2019s eunuchs who attended her, and dispatched him to Mordecai to learn what he was doing and why. [1]", "comment": "[1] Lit what is this and why is this"}, {"pk": 4040583, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 4, "verse": 6, "text": "So Hathach went out to Mordecai in the city square in front of the King\u2019s Gate."}, {"pk": 4040584, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 4, "verse": 7, "text": "Mordecai told him everything that had happened as well as the exact amount of money Haman had promised to pay the royal treasury for the slaughter of the Jews. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Est 3:9-15"}, {"pk": 4040585, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 4, "verse": 8, "text": "Mordecai also gave him a copy of the written decree issued in Susa ordering their destruction, so that Hathach might show it to Esther, explain it to her, and command her to approach the king, implore his favor, and plead with him personally for her people. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Est 7:3-4"}, {"pk": 4040586, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 4, "verse": 9, "text": "Hathach came and repeated Mordecai\u2019s response to Esther."}, {"pk": 4040587, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 4, "verse": 10, "text": "Esther spoke to Hathach and commanded him to tell Mordecai,"}, {"pk": 4040588, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 4, "verse": 11, "text": "\u201cAll the royal officials and the people of the royal provinces know that one law applies to every man or woman who approaches the king in the inner courtyard \u24d7 and who has not been summoned\u2009\u2014\u2009the death penalty\u2009\u2014\u2009 \u24d8 unless the king extends the gold scepter, allowing that person to live. \u24d9 I have not been summoned to appear before the king \u24da for the last [2] thirty days.\u201d", "comment": "\u24da Est 2:14
\u24d7 Est 5:1
\u24d8 Dn 2:9,12-13
\u24d9 Est 5:2; 8:4
[2] Lit king these"}, {"pk": 4040589, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 4, "verse": 12, "text": "Esther\u2019s response was reported to Mordecai."}, {"pk": 4040590, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 4, "verse": 13, "text": "Mordecai told the messenger to reply to Esther, \u201cDon\u2019t think that you will escape the fate of all the Jews because you are in the king\u2019s palace."}, {"pk": 4040591, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 4, "verse": 14, "text": "If you keep silent at this time, relief and deliverance will come to the Jewish people from another place, \u24db but you and your father\u2019s family will be destroyed. Who knows, perhaps you have come to your royal position for such a time as this.\u201d \u24dc", "comment": "\u24db Gn 50:20
\u24dc Gn 45:5-7"}, {"pk": 4040592, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 4, "verse": 15, "text": "Esther sent this reply to Mordecai:"}, {"pk": 4040593, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 4, "verse": 16, "text": "\u201cGo and assemble all the Jews who can be found in Susa and fast for me. Don\u2019t eat or drink for three days, \u24dd night or day. I and my female servants will also fast \u24d0 in the same way. After that, I will go to the king even if it is against the law. \u24d1 If I perish, I perish.\u201d \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d1 Est 5:1-2
\u24dd Est 5:1; Jl 1:14
\u24d0 Est 9:31
\u24d2 Gn 43:14"}, {"pk": 4040594, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 4, "verse": 17, "text": "So Mordecai went and did everything Esther had commanded him."}, {"pk": 4040595, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 5, "verse": 1, "text": "On the third day, \u24d3 Esther dressed in her royal clothing and stood in the inner courtyard \u24d4 of the palace facing it. The king was sitting on his royal throne in the royal courtroom, [1] facing its entrance.", "comment": "[1] Lit house
\u24d3 Est 4:16
\u24d4 Est 4:11"}, {"pk": 4040596, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 5, "verse": 2, "text": "As soon as the king saw Queen Esther standing in the courtyard, she gained favor in his eyes. The king extended the gold scepter in his hand toward Esther, and she approached and touched the tip of the scepter. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Est 8:4"}, {"pk": 4040597, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 5, "verse": 3, "text": "\u201cWhat is it, Queen Esther?\u201d the king asked her. \u201cWhatever you want, even to half the kingdom, will be given to you.\u201d \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Est 7:2; Mk 6:23"}, {"pk": 4040598, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 5, "verse": 4, "text": "\u201cIf it pleases the king,\u201d Esther replied, \u201cmay the king and Haman come today to the banquet \u24d7 I have prepared for them.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d7 Est 1:3,5; 2:18"}, {"pk": 4040599, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 5, "verse": 5, "text": "The king said, \u201cHurry, and get Haman so we can do as Esther has requested.\u201d So the king and Haman went to the banquet Esther had prepared."}, {"pk": 4040600, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 5, "verse": 6, "text": "While drinking the [2] wine, \u24d8 the king asked Esther, \u201cWhatever you ask will be given to you. Whatever you want, even to half the kingdom, will be done.\u201d", "comment": "[2] Lit During the banquet of
\u24d8 Est 1:7-8,10; 7:1-2"}, {"pk": 4040601, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 5, "verse": 7, "text": "Esther answered, \u201cThis is my petition and my request:"}, {"pk": 4040602, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 5, "verse": 8, "text": "If I have found favor in the eyes of the king, and if it pleases the king to grant my petition and perform my request, \u24d9 may the king and Haman come to the banquet I will prepare for them. \u24da Tomorrow I will do what the king has asked.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d9 Est 7:3; 8:5
\u24da Est 6:14"}, {"pk": 4040603, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 5, "verse": 9, "text": "That day Haman left full of joy and in good spirits. [3] \u24db But when Haman saw Mordecai at the King\u2019s Gate, and Mordecai didn\u2019t rise or tremble in fear at his presence, Haman was filled with rage toward Mordecai. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24db 1Kg 8:66; 2Ch 7:10; Pr 15:15
[3] Lit left rejoicing and good of heart
\u24dc Est 2:19; 3:2,5"}, {"pk": 4040604, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 5, "verse": 10, "text": "Yet Haman controlled himself and went home. He sent for his friends and his wife Zeresh \u24dd to join him.", "comment": "\u24dd Est 6:13"}, {"pk": 4040605, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 5, "verse": 11, "text": "Then Haman described for them his glorious wealth and his many sons. He told them all how the king had honored him and promoted him in rank over the other officials and the royal staff. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Est 3:1"}, {"pk": 4040606, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 5, "verse": 12, "text": "\u201cWhat\u2019s more,\u201d Haman added, \u201cQueen Esther invited no one but me to join the king at the banquet she had prepared. I am invited again tomorrow to join her with the king."}, {"pk": 4040607, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 5, "verse": 13, "text": "Still, none of this satisfies me since I see Mordecai the Jew sitting at the King\u2019s Gate all the time.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4040608, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 5, "verse": 14, "text": "His wife Zeresh and all his friends told him, \u201cHave them build a gallows seventy-five feet [4] tall. \u24d1 Ask the king in the morning to hang Mordecai on it. Then go to the banquet with the king and enjoy yourself.\u201d The advice pleased Haman, so he had the gallows constructed. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Est 6:13
[4] Lit 50 cubits
\u24d1 Est 6:4; 7:9-10"}, {"pk": 4040609, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 6, "verse": 1, "text": "That night sleep escaped \u24d3 the king, so he ordered the book recording daily events to be brought and read to the king.", "comment": "\u24d3 Dn 6:18"}, {"pk": 4040610, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 6, "verse": 2, "text": "They found the written report of how Mordecai had informed on Bigthana and Teresh, two of the king\u2019s eunuchs who guarded the entrance, when they planned to assassinate King Ahasuerus. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Est 2:21-23"}, {"pk": 4040611, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 6, "verse": 3, "text": "The king inquired, \u201cWhat honor and special recognition have been given to Mordecai for this act?\u201d \u24d5 The king\u2019s personal attendants replied, \u201cNothing has been done for him.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d5 Est 10:2-3; Dn 2:48"}, {"pk": 4040612, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 6, "verse": 4, "text": "The king asked, \u201cWho is in the court?\u201d Now Haman was just entering the outer court of the palace to ask the king to hang Mordecai on the gallows he had prepared for him. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Est 5:14"}, {"pk": 4040613, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 6, "verse": 5, "text": "The king\u2019s attendants answered him, \u201cHaman is there, standing in the court.\u201d \u201cHave him enter,\u201d the king ordered."}, {"pk": 4040614, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 6, "verse": 6, "text": "Haman entered, and the king asked him, \u201cWhat should be done for the man the king wants to honor?\u201d \u24d7 Haman thought to himself, \u201cWho is it the king would want to honor more than me?\u201d", "comment": "\u24d7 Est 3:8-9"}, {"pk": 4040615, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 6, "verse": 7, "text": "Haman told the king, \u201cFor the man the king wants to honor:"}, {"pk": 4040616, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 6, "verse": 8, "text": "Have them bring a royal garment that the king himself has worn \u24d8 and a horse the king himself has ridden, \u24d9 which has a royal crown on its head.", "comment": "\u24d8 Gn 41:42-43
\u24d9 1Kg 1:33"}, {"pk": 4040617, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 6, "verse": 9, "text": "Put the garment and the horse under the charge of one of the king\u2019s most noble officials. \u24da Have them clothe the man the king wants to honor, parade him on the horse through the city square, and proclaim before him, \u2018This is what is done for the man the king wants to honor.\u2019\u201d", "comment": "\u24da Est 5:11"}, {"pk": 4040618, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 6, "verse": 10, "text": "The king told Haman, \u201cHurry, and do just as you proposed. Take a garment and a horse for Mordecai the Jew, \u24db who is sitting at the King\u2019s Gate. Do not leave out anything you have suggested.\u201d", "comment": "\u24db Est 3:6"}, {"pk": 4040619, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 6, "verse": 11, "text": "So Haman took the garment and the horse. He clothed Mordecai and paraded him through the city square, crying out before him, \u201cThis is what is done for the man the king wants to honor.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4040620, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 6, "verse": 12, "text": "Then Mordecai returned to the King\u2019s Gate, \u24dc but Haman hurried off for home, mournful and with his head covered. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dc Est 5:9,13
\u24dd 2Sm 15:30"}, {"pk": 4040621, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 6, "verse": 13, "text": "Haman told his wife Zeresh and all his friends \u24d0 everything that had happened. His advisers and his wife Zeresh said to him, \u201cSince Mordecai is Jewish, and you have begun to fall before him, you won\u2019t overcome him, because your downfall is certain.\u201d \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d0 Est 5:10,14
\u24d1 Dt 32:10; Zch 2:8"}, {"pk": 4040622, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 6, "verse": 14, "text": "While they were still speaking with him, the king\u2019s eunuchs \u24d2 arrived and rushed Haman to the banquet Esther had prepared. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d2 Est 1:10-11
\u24d3 Est 5:7-8"}, {"pk": 4040623, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 7, "verse": 1, "text": "The king and Haman came to feast [1] \u24d4 with Esther the queen.", "comment": "[1] Lit drink
\u24d4 Gn 40:20"}, {"pk": 4040624, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 7, "verse": 2, "text": "Once again, on the second day while drinking wine, \u24d5 the king asked Esther, \u201cQueen Esther, whatever you ask will be given to you. Whatever you seek, even to half the kingdom, will be done.\u201d \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d5 Est 5:6
\u24d6 Est 5:3,6"}, {"pk": 4040625, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 7, "verse": 3, "text": "Queen Esther answered, \u201cIf I have found favor in your eyes, Your Majesty, and if the king is pleased, \u24d7 spare my life; this is my request. And spare my people; this is my desire. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d7 Est 2:17; 5:8
\u24d8 Est 4:12-14"}, {"pk": 4040626, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 7, "verse": 4, "text": "For my people and I have been sold \u24d9 to destruction, death, and extermination. \u24da If we had merely been sold as male and female slaves, \u24db I would have kept silent. Indeed, the trouble wouldn\u2019t be worth burdening the king.\u201d", "comment": "\u24da Est 3:13; 8:11; 9:5-10
\u24d9 Est 3:9,13; 4:7
\u24db Dt 28:48,68"}, {"pk": 4040627, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 7, "verse": 5, "text": "King Ahasuerus spoke up and asked Queen Esther, \u201cWho is this, and where is the one who would devise such a scheme?\u201d [2] \u24dc", "comment": "[2] Lit who would fill his heart to do this
\u24dc Est 3:5-6,8-9"}, {"pk": 4040628, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 7, "verse": 6, "text": "Esther answered, \u201cThe adversary and enemy \u24dd is this evil Haman.\u201d Haman stood terrified \u24d0 before the king and queen.", "comment": "\u24dd Est 3:10
\u24d0 Est 4:4"}, {"pk": 4040629, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 7, "verse": 7, "text": "The king arose in anger \u24d1 and went from where they were drinking wine to the palace garden. [3] \u24d2 Haman remained to beg Queen Esther for his life because he realized the king was planning something terrible for him. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d2 Est 1:5-6
\u24d1 Est 1:12; Pr 20:2
[3] Lit the garden of the house, also in v. 8
\u24d3 Est 6:13"}, {"pk": 4040630, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 7, "verse": 8, "text": "Just as the king returned from the palace garden to the banquet hall, [4] Haman was falling on the couch \u24d4 where Esther was reclining. The king exclaimed, \u201cWould he actually violate the queen while I am in the house?\u201d As soon as the statement left the king\u2019s mouth, they covered Haman\u2019s face. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d4 Est 1:6
[4] Or the house of wine
\u24d5 Est 6:12; Jb 9:24"}, {"pk": 4040631, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 7, "verse": 9, "text": "Harbona, one of the king\u2019s eunuchs, \u24d6 said: \u201cThere is a gallows seventy-five feet [5] tall at Haman\u2019s house that he made for Mordecai, \u24d7 who gave the report that saved [6] the king.\u201d \u24d8 The king said, \u201cHang him on it.\u201d", "comment": "[6] Lit who spoke good for
\u24d6 Est 1:12
[5] Lit 50 cubits
\u24d7 Est 5:14
\u24d8 Est 2:21-23; 6:1-2"}, {"pk": 4040632, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 7, "verse": 10, "text": "They hanged Haman on the gallows he had prepared for Mordecai. \u24d9 Then the king\u2019s anger subsided. \u24da", "comment": "\u24d9 Est 5:14; Ps 7:16; 94:23; Pr 11:5,6; Dn 6:24
\u24da Est 1:12; 2:1"}, {"pk": 4040633, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 8, "verse": 1, "text": "That same day King Ahasuerus awarded Queen Esther the estate \u24db of Haman, the enemy of the Jews. \u24dc Mordecai entered the king\u2019s presence because Esther had revealed her relationship to Mordecai. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24db Est 3:9; 5:11
\u24dc Est 3:10; 7:6
\u24dd Est 2:7,10"}, {"pk": 4040634, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 8, "verse": 2, "text": "The king removed his signet ring he had recovered from Haman \u24d0 and gave it to Mordecai, and Esther put him in charge of Haman\u2019s estate.", "comment": "\u24d0 Est 3:10,12"}, {"pk": 4040635, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 8, "verse": 3, "text": "Then Esther addressed the king again. \u24d1 She fell at his feet, wept, and begged \u24d2 him to revoke the evil of Haman the Agagite \u24d3 and his plot he had devised against the Jews. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Est 3:5-6,8-15
\u24d1 Est 7:3-4,6
\u24d2 Est 7:7
\u24d3 Ex 17:8-16; Est 3:1"}, {"pk": 4040636, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 8, "verse": 4, "text": "The king extended the gold scepter \u24d5 toward Esther, so she got up and stood before the king.", "comment": "\u24d5 Est 4:11; 5:2"}, {"pk": 4040637, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 8, "verse": 5, "text": "She said, \u201cIf it pleases the king and I have found favor before him, if the matter seems right to the king and I am pleasing in his eyes, \u24d6 let a royal edict be written. Let it revoke the documents the scheming Haman son of Hammedatha the Agagite wrote to destroy the Jews who are in all the king\u2019s provinces. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 Est 2:17; 5:8; 7:3
\u24d7 Est 3:13-14"}, {"pk": 4040638, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 8, "verse": 6, "text": "For how could I bear to see the disaster that would come on my people? \u24d8 How could I bear to see the destruction of my relatives?\u201d \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d8 Est 4:13-14; 7:3-4
\u24d9 Est 3:13"}, {"pk": 4040639, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 8, "verse": 7, "text": "King Ahasuerus said to Esther the queen and to Mordecai the Jew, \u201cLook, I have given Haman\u2019s estate to Esther, \u24da and he was hanged on the gallows because he attacked [1] the Jews. \u24db", "comment": "[1] Lit stretched out his hand against
\u24da Est 3:9; 5:11; 8:1; Pr 13:22
\u24db Est 7:9-10"}, {"pk": 4040640, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 8, "verse": 8, "text": "Write in the king\u2019s name whatever pleases you \u24dc concerning the Jews, and seal it with the royal signet ring. \u24dd A document written in the king\u2019s name and sealed with the royal signet ring cannot be revoked.\u201d \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd Est 3:10,12; 8:2; Hg 2:23
\u24dc Est 3:11
\u24d0 Est 1:19; Dn 6:8,12"}, {"pk": 4040641, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 8, "verse": 9, "text": "On the twenty-third day of the third month \u24d1 \u2014\u2009that is, the month Sivan\u2009\u2014\u2009the royal scribes were summoned. Everything was written exactly as Mordecai \u24d2 commanded for the Jews, to the satraps, \u24d3 the governors, and the officials of the 127 provinces from India to Cush. \u24d4 The edict was written for each province in its own script, for each ethnic group in its own language, \u24d5 and to the Jews in their own script and language.", "comment": "\u24d4 Est 1:1; 3:13; 9:30
\u24d1 Est 3:7,12
\u24d2 Est 3:12
\u24d3 Ezr 8:36
\u24d5 Neh 13:24; Est 1:22; 3:12"}, {"pk": 4040642, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 8, "verse": 10, "text": "Mordecai wrote in King Ahasuerus\u2019s name and sealed the edicts with the royal signet ring. He sent the documents by mounted couriers, \u24d6 who rode fast horses \u24d7 bred in the royal stables.", "comment": "\u24d6 Est 3:12-13
\u24d7 1Kg 4:26,28"}, {"pk": 4040643, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 8, "verse": 11, "text": "The king\u2019s edict gave the Jews in each and every city the right to assemble and defend themselves, to destroy, kill, and annihilate every ethnic and provincial army hostile to them, including women and children, and to take their possessions as spoils of war. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Est 3:13; 9:10"}, {"pk": 4040644, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 8, "verse": 12, "text": "This would take place on a single day throughout all the provinces of King Ahasuerus, on the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, the month Adar. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Est 3:7"}, {"pk": 4040645, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 8, "verse": 13, "text": "A copy of the text, issued as law throughout every province, was distributed to all the peoples \u24da so the Jews could be ready to avenge themselves against their enemies on that day.", "comment": "\u24da Est 3:14"}, {"pk": 4040646, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 8, "verse": 14, "text": "The couriers rode out in haste on their royal horses at the king\u2019s urgent command. The law was also issued in the fortress of Susa. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Est 3:15"}, {"pk": 4040647, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 8, "verse": 15, "text": "Mordecai went from the king\u2019s presence clothed in royal purple and white, with a great gold crown and a purple robe of fine linen. \u24dc The city of Susa shouted and rejoiced, \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dc Gn 41:42; Est 5:11; Dn 5:29
\u24dd Est 3:15"}, {"pk": 4040648, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 8, "verse": 16, "text": "and the Jews celebrated [2] with gladness, joy, and honor. \u24d0", "comment": "[2] Lit had light
\u24d0 Ezr 4:1-3; Ps 97:11"}, {"pk": 4040649, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 8, "verse": 17, "text": "In every province and every city, wherever the king\u2019s command and his law reached, joy and rejoicing took place among the Jews. There was a celebration and a holiday. [3] \u24d1 And many of the ethnic groups of the land professed themselves to be Jews because fear of the Jews \u24d2 had overcome them.", "comment": "\u24d1 Est 4:3
[3] Lit good day
\u24d2 Dt 11:25; Est 9:3"}, {"pk": 4040650, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 9, "verse": 1, "text": "The king\u2019s command and law \u24d3 went into effect on the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, \u24d4 the month Adar. On the day when the Jews\u2019 enemies \u24d5 had hoped to overpower them, just the opposite happened. The Jews overpowered those who hated them. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d4 Est 3:7; 8:12
\u24d3 Est 8:7-8,10
\u24d5 Est 3:10; 7:6; 8:1
\u24d6 2Sm 22:41; Est 3:5"}, {"pk": 4040651, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 9, "verse": 2, "text": "In each of King Ahasuerus\u2019s provinces \u24d7 the Jews assembled in their cities to attack those who intended to harm them. [1] Not a single person could withstand them; fear of them \u24d8 fell on every nationality. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Est 3:12,14; 8:13,17
\u24d7 Est 1:1; 8:9; 9:30
[1] Lit cities to send out a hand against the seekers of their evil
\u24d8 Est 8:17"}, {"pk": 4040652, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 9, "verse": 3, "text": "All the officials of the provinces, the satraps, the governors, and the royal civil administrators [2] \u24da aided the Jews because they feared Mordecai. \u24db", "comment": "[2] Lit and those who do the king\u2019s work; Est 3:9
\u24da Est 3:12; 8:9
\u24db Est 8:17"}, {"pk": 4040653, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 9, "verse": 4, "text": "For Mordecai exercised great power in the palace, \u24dc and his fame spread throughout the provinces as he became more and more powerful. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dc Est 10:2-3
\u24dd 2Sm 3:1; 1Ch 11:9"}, {"pk": 4040654, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 9, "verse": 5, "text": "The Jews put all their enemies to the sword, killing and destroying them. \u24d0 They did what they pleased to those who hated them.", "comment": "\u24d0 Est 3:13"}, {"pk": 4040655, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 9, "verse": 6, "text": "In the fortress of Susa \u24d1 the Jews killed and destroyed five hundred men,", "comment": "\u24d1 Est 1:2; 3:15; 8:14"}, {"pk": 4040656, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 9, "verse": 7, "text": "including Parshandatha, Dalphon, Aspatha,"}, {"pk": 4040657, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 9, "verse": 8, "text": "Poratha, Adalia, Aridatha,"}, {"pk": 4040658, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 9, "verse": 9, "text": "Parmashta, Arisai, Aridai, and Vaizatha."}, {"pk": 4040659, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 9, "verse": 10, "text": "They killed these ten sons \u24d2 of Haman son of Hammedatha, the enemy of the Jews. \u24d3 However, they did not seize [3] any plunder. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d2 Est 5:11
[3] Lit not put their hands on, also in vv. 15,16
\u24d3 Est 3:10; 7:6; 8:1
\u24d4 Est 3:13; 8:11"}, {"pk": 4040660, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 9, "verse": 11, "text": "On that day the number of people killed in the fortress of Susa was reported to the king."}, {"pk": 4040661, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 9, "verse": 12, "text": "The king said to Queen Esther, \u201cIn the fortress of Susa the Jews have killed and destroyed five hundred men, including Haman\u2019s ten sons. What have they done in the rest of the royal provinces? Whatever you ask will be given to you. Whatever you seek will also be done.\u201d \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Est 5:6; 7:2; 8:8"}, {"pk": 4040662, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 9, "verse": 13, "text": "Esther answered, \u201cIf it pleases the king, may the Jews who are in Susa also have tomorrow \u24d6 to carry out today\u2019s law, \u24d7 and may the bodies of Haman\u2019s ten sons \u24d8 be hung on the gallows.\u201d \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Est 7:9-10
\u24d6 Est 8:12; 9:1
\u24d7 Est 8:11
\u24d8 Est 5:11"}, {"pk": 4040663, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 9, "verse": 14, "text": "The king gave the orders for this to be done, so a law was announced in Susa, and they hung the bodies of Haman\u2019s ten sons."}, {"pk": 4040664, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 9, "verse": 15, "text": "The Jews in Susa assembled again on the fourteenth day of the month of Adar \u24da and killed three hundred men in Susa, but they did not seize any plunder. \u24db", "comment": "\u24da Est 9:1
\u24db Est 8:11"}, {"pk": 4040665, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 9, "verse": 16, "text": "The rest of the Jews in the royal provinces assembled, defended themselves, and gained relief from their enemies. They killed seventy-five thousand [4] of those who hated them, \u24dc but they did not seize any plunder.", "comment": "\u24dc Lv 26:7-8; Est 9:5
[4] Some LXX mss read 10,107; other LXX mss read 15,000"}, {"pk": 4040666, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 9, "verse": 17, "text": "They fought on the thirteenth day of the month of Adar and rested on the fourteenth, and it became a day of feasting and rejoicing."}, {"pk": 4040667, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 9, "verse": 18, "text": "But the Jews in Susa had assembled on the thirteenth and the fourteenth days of the month. They rested on the fifteenth day of the month, and it became a day of feasting and rejoicing. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Est 8:16-17"}, {"pk": 4040668, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 9, "verse": 19, "text": "This explains why the rural Jews who live in villages observe the fourteenth day of the month of Adar as a time of rejoicing and feasting. It is a holiday when they send gifts to one another. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Neh 8:10,12; Est 9:22"}, {"pk": 4040669, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 9, "verse": 20, "text": "Mordecai \u24d1 recorded these events and sent letters to all the Jews in all of King Ahasuerus\u2019s provinces, both near and far.", "comment": "\u24d1 Est 8:15"}, {"pk": 4040670, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 9, "verse": 21, "text": "He ordered \u24d2 them to celebrate the fourteenth and fifteenth days of the month of Adar every year", "comment": "\u24d2 Est 8:15; 9:3-4"}, {"pk": 4040671, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 9, "verse": 22, "text": "because during those days the Jews gained relief from \u24d3 their enemies. That was the month when their sorrow was turned into rejoicing and their mourning into a holiday. \u24d4 They were to be days of feasting, \u24d5 rejoicing, and of sending gifts to one another and to the poor.", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 30:11
\u24d5 Est 8:17
\u24d3 Est 4:14"}, {"pk": 4040672, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 9, "verse": 23, "text": "So the Jews agreed to continue the practice they had begun, as Mordecai had written them to do."}, {"pk": 4040673, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 9, "verse": 24, "text": "For Haman son of Hammedatha the Agagite, the enemy of all the Jews, \u24d6 had plotted against the Jews to destroy them. He cast the Pur\u2009\u2014\u2009that is, the lot\u2009\u2014\u2009to crush and destroy them. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 Est 3:1,10; 7:6
\u24d7 Est 3:6-7"}, {"pk": 4040674, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 9, "verse": 25, "text": "But when the matter was brought before the king, \u24d8 he commanded by letter that the evil plan Haman had devised against the Jews return on his own head \u24d9 and that he should be hanged with his sons on the gallows. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Est 5:14; 7:9-10; 9:13-14
\u24d8 Est 7:3-6
\u24d9 Ps 7:16"}, {"pk": 4040675, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 9, "verse": 26, "text": "For this reason these days are called Purim, from the word Pur. \u24db Because of all the instructions in this letter as well as what they had witnessed and what had happened to them,", "comment": "\u24db Est 3:7"}, {"pk": 4040676, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 9, "verse": 27, "text": "the Jews bound themselves, their descendants, and all who joined \u24dc with them to a commitment that they would not fail to celebrate these two days each and every year according to the written instructions and according to the time appointed.", "comment": "\u24dc Est 8:17; Is 56:3,6; Zch 2:11"}, {"pk": 4040677, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 9, "verse": 28, "text": "These days are remembered and celebrated by every generation, family, province, and city, so that these days of Purim will not lose their significance in Jewish life [5] and their memory will not fade from their descendants. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Jos 4:6-7; 1Co 11:24-25
[5] LXX reads will be celebrated into all times"}, {"pk": 4040678, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 9, "verse": 29, "text": "Queen Esther, daughter of Abihail, \u24d0 along with Mordecai the Jew, \u24d1 wrote this second letter with full authority \u24d2 to confirm the letter about Purim.", "comment": "\u24d2 Est 8:8; Dn 6:8
\u24d0 Est 2:7,15
\u24d1 Est 3:4-6; 5:13"}, {"pk": 4040679, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 9, "verse": 30, "text": "He sent letters with assurances of peace and security [6] to all the Jews who were in the 127 provinces of the kingdom of Ahasuerus,", "comment": "[6] Or of peace and faithfulness"}, {"pk": 4040680, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 9, "verse": 31, "text": "in order to confirm these days of Purim at their proper time just as Mordecai the Jew and Esther the queen had established them and just as they had committed themselves and their descendants to the practices of fasting \u24d3 and lamentation. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Est 4:1-3
\u24d3 Est 4:16"}, {"pk": 4040681, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 9, "verse": 32, "text": "So Esther\u2019s command confirmed these customs of Purim, which were then written into the record."}, {"pk": 4040682, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 10, "verse": 1, "text": "King Ahasuerus imposed a tax throughout the land \u24d5 even to the farthest shores. [1] \u24d6", "comment": "[1] Or imposed forced labor on the land and the coasts of the sea
\u24d6 Is 11:11; 24:15
\u24d5 Est 1:1; 8:9"}, {"pk": 4040683, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 10, "verse": 2, "text": "All of his powerful and magnificent accomplishments \u24d7 and the detailed account of Mordecai\u2019s great rank with which the king had honored him, \u24d8 have they not been written in the Book of the Historical Events of the Kings of Media and Persia? \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d8 Est 8:15
\u24d9 Est 2:23; 6:1-2
\u24d7 Est 1:4"}, {"pk": 4040684, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 17, "chapter": 10, "verse": 3, "text": "Mordecai the Jew was second only to King Ahasuerus. \u24da He was famous among the Jews and highly esteemed by many of his relatives. \u24db He continued to pursue prosperity for his people and to speak for the well-being of all his descendants. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24db Est 8:16-17
\u24dc Neh 2:10
\u24da Gn 41:40-43; 2Ch 28:7; Est 8:15; Dn 5:7"}, {"pk": 4040685, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 1, "verse": 1, "text": "There was a man in the country of Uz \u24dd named Job. \u24d0 He was a man of complete integrity, \u24d1 who feared God and turned away from evil. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d1 Jb 2:3; 8:20; 9:20-22
\u24d2 Jb 28:28; Pr 3:7
\u24dd Jr 25:20; Lm 4:21
\u24d0 Ezk 14:14,20; Jms 5:11"}, {"pk": 4040686, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 1, "verse": 2, "text": "He had seven sons and three daughters. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Jb 42:13"}, {"pk": 4040687, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 1, "verse": 3, "text": "His estate included seven thousand sheep and goats, three thousand camels, five hundred yoke of oxen, five hundred female donkeys, \u24d4 and a very large number of servants. Job was the greatest man among all the people of the east. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d4 Jb 42:12
\u24d5 1Kg 4:30; Is 11:14; Jr 49:28; Ezk 25:4,10"}, {"pk": 4040688, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 1, "verse": 4, "text": "His sons used to take turns having banquets at their homes. They would send an invitation to their three sisters to eat and drink with them."}, {"pk": 4040689, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 1, "verse": 5, "text": "Whenever a round of banqueting was over, Job would send for his children and purify them, rising early in the morning to offer burnt offerings for [1] all of them. For Job thought, \u201cPerhaps my children have sinned, having cursed God in their hearts.\u201d \u24d6 This was Job\u2019s regular practice.", "comment": "[1] Lit for the number of
\u24d6 Jb 42:8"}, {"pk": 4040690, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 1, "verse": 6, "text": "One day the sons of God \u24d7 came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan [2] also came with them.", "comment": "\u24d7 Gn 6:2,4; Jb 2:1; 38:7
[2] Or the adversary"}, {"pk": 4040691, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 1, "verse": 7, "text": "The LORD asked Satan, \u201cWhere have you come from?\u201d \u201cFrom roaming through the earth,\u201d \u24d8 Satan answered him, \u201cand walking around on it.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d8 1Pt 5:8"}, {"pk": 4040692, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 1, "verse": 8, "text": "Then the LORD said to Satan, \u201cHave you considered my servant Job? No one else on earth is like him, a man of perfect integrity, \u24d9 who fears God and turns away from evil.\u201d \u24da", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 25:21; Pr 29:10
\u24da Jb 28:28; Pr 3:7; 13:19; 14:16; 16:6,17"}, {"pk": 4040693, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 1, "verse": 9, "text": "Satan answered the LORD, \u201cDoes Job fear God for nothing?"}, {"pk": 4040694, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 1, "verse": 10, "text": "Haven\u2019t you placed a hedge around \u24db him, his household, and everything he owns? You have blessed the work of his hands, and his possessions have increased in the land.", "comment": "\u24db Ps 34:7"}, {"pk": 4040695, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 1, "verse": 11, "text": "But stretch out your hand and strike \u24dc everything he owns, and he will surely curse you to your face.\u201d", "comment": "\u24dc Jb 2:5; 4:5; 5:19"}, {"pk": 4040696, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 1, "verse": 12, "text": "\u201cVery well,\u201d the LORD told Satan, \u201ceverything he owns is in your power. However, do not lay a hand on Job himself.\u201d So Satan left the LORD\u2019s presence."}, {"pk": 4040697, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 1, "verse": 13, "text": "One day when Job\u2019s sons and daughters were eating and drinking wine in their oldest brother\u2019s house,"}, {"pk": 4040698, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 1, "verse": 14, "text": "a messenger came to Job and reported: \u201cWhile the oxen were plowing and the donkeys grazing nearby,"}, {"pk": 4040699, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 1, "verse": 15, "text": "the Sabeans \u24dd swooped down and took them away. They struck down the servants with the sword, and I alone have escaped to tell you!\u201d", "comment": "\u24dd Gn 10:7; Jb 6:19; Is 45:14"}, {"pk": 4040700, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 1, "verse": 16, "text": "He was still speaking when another messenger came and reported: \u201cGod\u2019s fire fell from heaven. \u24d0 It burned the sheep and the servants and devoured them, and I alone have escaped to tell you!\u201d", "comment": "\u24d0 Gn 19:24; 1Kg 18:38; 2Kg 1:10-14"}, {"pk": 4040701, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 1, "verse": 17, "text": "That messenger was still speaking when yet another came and reported: \u201cThe Chaldeans formed three bands, made a raid on the camels, and took them away. They struck down the servants with the sword, and I alone have escaped to tell you!\u201d"}, {"pk": 4040702, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 1, "verse": 18, "text": "He was still speaking when another messenger came and reported: \u201cYour sons and daughters were eating and drinking wine in their oldest brother\u2019s house."}, {"pk": 4040703, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 1, "verse": 19, "text": "Suddenly a powerful wind swept in from the desert and struck the four corners of the house. It collapsed on the young people so that they died, and I alone have escaped to tell you!\u201d"}, {"pk": 4040704, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 1, "verse": 20, "text": "Then Job stood up, tore \u24d1 his robe, and shaved \u24d2 his head. He fell to the ground and worshiped,", "comment": "\u24d2 Jr 7:29; Ezk 7:18; Mc 1:16
\u24d1 Gn 37:29,34; Jos 7:6; Jb 2:12"}, {"pk": 4040705, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 1, "verse": 21, "text": "saying: Naked I came from my mother\u2019s womb, \u24d3
and naked I will leave this life. [3] \u24d4
The LORD gives, and the LORD takes away.
Blessed be the name of the LORD. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d3 Jb 3:10-11; 10:17-18; Jr 20:17-18
[3] Lit will return there; Ps 139:13,15
\u24d4 Ps 139:13,15
\u24d5 Jb 38:1; Ps 113:2; 118:26"}, {"pk": 4040706, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 1, "verse": 22, "text": "Throughout all this Job did not sin or blame God for anything. [4] \u24d6", "comment": "[4] Lit or ascribe blame to God
\u24d6 Jb 2:10"}, {"pk": 4040707, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 2, "verse": 1, "text": "One day the sons of God \u24d7 came again to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan also came with them to present himself before the LORD.", "comment": "\u24d7 Gn 6:2,4; Jb 1:6; 38:7"}, {"pk": 4040708, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 2, "verse": 2, "text": "The LORD asked Satan, \u201cWhere have you come from?\u201d \u201cFrom roaming through the earth,\u201d Satan answered him, \u201cand walking around on it.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4040709, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 2, "verse": 3, "text": "Then the LORD said to Satan, \u201cHave you considered my servant Job? No one else on earth is like him, a man of perfect integrity, \u24d8 who fears God and turns away from evil. \u24d9 He still retains his integrity, even though you incited me against him, to destroy him for no good reason.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d8 Jb 6:29
\u24d9 Jb 1:1,8; 28:28; Pr 3:7"}, {"pk": 4040710, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 2, "verse": 4, "text": "\u201cSkin for skin!\u201d Satan answered the LORD. \u201cA man will give up everything he owns in exchange for his life."}, {"pk": 4040711, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 2, "verse": 5, "text": "But stretch out your hand and strike \u24da his flesh and bones, and he will surely curse you to your face.\u201d", "comment": "\u24da Jb 1:11; 4:5; 19:21"}, {"pk": 4040712, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 2, "verse": 6, "text": "\u201cVery well,\u201d the LORD told Satan, \u201che is in your power; only spare his life.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4040713, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 2, "verse": 7, "text": "So Satan left the LORD\u2019s presence and infected Job with terrible boils from the soles of his feet to the top of his head. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Dt 28:27,35"}, {"pk": 4040714, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 2, "verse": 8, "text": "Then Job took a piece of broken pottery to scrape himself while he sat among the ashes. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc 2Sm 13:19; Jb 42:6"}, {"pk": 4040715, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 2, "verse": 9, "text": "His wife said to him, \u201cAre you still holding on to your integrity? Curse God and die!\u201d"}, {"pk": 4040716, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 2, "verse": 10, "text": "\u201cYou speak as a foolish woman speaks,\u201d he told her. \u201cShould we accept only good from God and not adversity?\u201d Throughout all this Job did not sin in what he said. [1]", "comment": "[1] Lit sin with his lips"}, {"pk": 4040717, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 2, "verse": 11, "text": "Now when Job\u2019s three friends\u2009\u2014\u2009Eliphaz the Temanite, \u24dd Bildad the Shuhite, \u24d0 and Zophar the Naamathite\u2009\u2014\u2009heard about all this adversity that had happened to him, each of them came from his home. They met together to go and sympathize with him and comfort \u24d1 him.", "comment": "\u24d1 Jb 42:11; Ps 69:20; Jr 16:5
\u24d0 Gn 25:2; Jb 8:1; 18:1
\u24dd Gn 36:34; 1Ch 1:45; Jb 42:9"}, {"pk": 4040718, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 2, "verse": 12, "text": "When they looked from a distance, they could barely recognize him. They wept aloud, \u24d2 and each man tore his robe and threw dust into the air and on his head. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Jos 7:6; Lm 2:10; Ezk 27:30
\u24d2 Jdg 21:2; Ru 1:9,14; 2Sm 13:36"}, {"pk": 4040719, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 2, "verse": 13, "text": "Then they sat on the ground with him seven days and nights, \u24d4 but no one spoke a word to him because they saw that his suffering \u24d5 was very intense.", "comment": "\u24d5 Gn 34:5; Jb 16:6; Ps 39:2
\u24d4 Gn 50:10; Ezk 3:15; 45:21"}, {"pk": 4040720, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 3, "verse": 1, "text": "After this, Job began to speak and cursed the day he was born."}, {"pk": 4040721, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 3, "verse": 2, "text": "He said:"}, {"pk": 4040722, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 3, "verse": 3, "text": "May the day I was born perish,
and the night that said,
\u201cA boy is conceived.\u201d \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Jb 5:7; Pr 23:25; Is 7:14"}, {"pk": 4040723, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 3, "verse": 4, "text": "If only that day had turned to darkness!
May God above not care about it,
or light shine on it.
"}, {"pk": 4040724, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 3, "verse": 5, "text": "May darkness and gloom \u24d7 reclaim it,
and a cloud settle over it.
May what darkens the day terrify it.
", "comment": "\u24d7 Jb 10:21-22; 12:22; 28:3"}, {"pk": 4040725, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 3, "verse": 6, "text": "If only darkness had taken that night away!
May it not appear [1] among the days of the year
or be listed in the calendar. [2]
", "comment": "[2] Lit or enter the number of months
[1] LXX, Syr, Tg, Vg; MT reads rejoice"}, {"pk": 4040726, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 3, "verse": 7, "text": "Yes, may that night be barren;
may no joyful shout \u24d8 be heard in it.
", "comment": "\u24d8 Jb 20:5; Ps 63:5"}, {"pk": 4040727, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 3, "verse": 8, "text": "Let those who curse days
condemn \u24d9 it,
those who are ready to rouse Leviathan. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24d9 Nm 22:11,17; Jb 5:3; Pr 11:26
\u24da Jb 41; Ps 74:14; 104:26"}, {"pk": 4040728, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 3, "verse": 9, "text": "May its morning stars grow dark.
May it wait for daylight but have none;
may it not see the breaking [3] of dawn.
", "comment": "[3] Lit the eyelids"}, {"pk": 4040729, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 3, "verse": 10, "text": "For that night did not shut
the doors of my mother\u2019s womb,
and hide sorrow from my eyes.
"}, {"pk": 4040730, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 3, "verse": 11, "text": "Why was I not stillborn;
why didn\u2019t I die as I came from the womb? \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Jb 1:21; 10:17-18; Jr 20:17-18"}, {"pk": 4040731, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 3, "verse": 12, "text": "Why did the knees receive me,
and why were there breasts for me to nurse? \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Sg 8:1; Is 66:12; Jl 2:16"}, {"pk": 4040732, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 3, "verse": 13, "text": "Now I would certainly be lying down in peace;
I would be asleep. \u24dd
Then I would be at rest \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Jb 17:16; Dn 12:13; Rv 14:13
\u24dd Ps 13:3; Jr 51:39,57; Mt 8:24"}, {"pk": 4040733, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 3, "verse": 14, "text": "with the kings and counselors \u24d1 of the earth,
who rebuilt ruined cities for themselves,
", "comment": "\u24d1 Is 14:9; Jr 51:57; Ezk 32:29"}, {"pk": 4040734, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 3, "verse": 15, "text": "or with princes who had gold,
who filled their houses \u24d2 with silver.
", "comment": "\u24d2 Jb 17:13; 30:23; Ec 12:5"}, {"pk": 4040735, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 3, "verse": 16, "text": "Or why was I not hidden like a miscarried child, \u24d3
like infants who never see daylight?
", "comment": "\u24d3 Nm 12:12; Ps 58:8; Ec 6:3"}, {"pk": 4040736, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 3, "verse": 17, "text": "There the wicked \u24d4 cease to make trouble,
and there the weary find rest.
", "comment": "\u24d4 Jb 9:22; 11:20; 18:5"}, {"pk": 4040737, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 3, "verse": 18, "text": "The captives are completely at rest; \u24d5
they do not hear a taskmaster\u2019s voice. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ex 3:7; 5:10,13-14; Jb 39:7
\u24d5 Pr 1:33; Jr 30:10; 46:27"}, {"pk": 4040738, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 3, "verse": 19, "text": "Both small and great are there,
and the slave is set free from his master. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Jb 9:22; Ec 9:2-3; Is 14:9-10"}, {"pk": 4040739, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 3, "verse": 20, "text": "Why is light given to one burdened with grief,
and life to those whose existence is bitter, \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Jb 23:2; Ps 71:20; Lm 1:4"}, {"pk": 4040740, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 3, "verse": 21, "text": "who wait for death, \u24d9 but it does not come,
and search for it more than for hidden treasure,
", "comment": "\u24d9 1Kg 19:4; Jb 7:15; Jnh 4:3"}, {"pk": 4040741, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 3, "verse": 22, "text": "who are filled with much joy
and are glad when they reach the grave? \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Jb 5:26; 10:19; 17:1"}, {"pk": 4040742, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 3, "verse": 23, "text": "Why is life given to a man whose path is hidden, \u24db
whom God has hedged in?
", "comment": "\u24db Jb 19:8; Lm 3:9; Hs 2:6"}, {"pk": 4040743, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 3, "verse": 24, "text": "I sigh when food \u24dc is put before me, [4]
and my groans pour out like water. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 6:6; 22:1,14; 32:3
\u24dc Jb 6:7; 33:20; Ps 102:4
[4] Or My sighing serves as my food"}, {"pk": 4040744, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 3, "verse": 25, "text": "For the thing I feared has overtaken me,
and what I dreaded has happened to me. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Jb 9:28; 13:11; 30:15"}, {"pk": 4040745, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 3, "verse": 26, "text": "I cannot relax or be calm;
I have no rest, \u24d1 for turmoil has come.
", "comment": "\u24d1 Jb 30:17; Pr 25:2; Ec 2:23"}, {"pk": 4040746, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 4, "verse": 1, "text": "Then Eliphaz the Temanite replied:"}, {"pk": 4040747, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 4, "verse": 2, "text": "Should anyone try to speak with you
when you are exhausted?
Yet who can keep from speaking?
"}, {"pk": 4040748, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 4, "verse": 3, "text": "Indeed, you have instructed many
and have strengthened \u24d2 weak hands.
", "comment": "\u24d2 Jb 26:2; Is 35:3; Heb 12:12"}, {"pk": 4040749, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 4, "verse": 4, "text": "Your words have steadied the one who was stumbling
and braced the knees that were buckling. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Dt 3:28; Jb 16:15; Is 41:10"}, {"pk": 4040750, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 4, "verse": 5, "text": "But now that this has happened to you,
you have become exhausted.
It strikes \u24d4 you, and you are dismayed.
", "comment": "\u24d4 Jb 5:19; 6:7; 19:21"}, {"pk": 4040751, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 4, "verse": 6, "text": "Isn\u2019t your piety your confidence,
and the integrity of your life [1] your hope? \u24d5
", "comment": "[1] Lit ways
\u24d5 Jb 11:18; Ps 119:116; Jr 17:7"}, {"pk": 4040752, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 4, "verse": 7, "text": "Consider: Who has perished when he was innocent?
Where have the honest [2] been destroyed? \u24d6
", "comment": "[2] Or the upright, or those with integrity
\u24d6 Jb 8:20; Ps 37:25; Pr 12:21"}, {"pk": 4040753, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 4, "verse": 8, "text": "In my experience, those who plow injustice
and those who sow trouble \u24d7 reap the same. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d7 Jb 5:7; 15:35; Is 59:4
\u24d8 Ps 7:15; Pr 22:8; Hs 8:7"}, {"pk": 4040754, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 4, "verse": 9, "text": "They perish at a single blast \u24d9 from God
and come to an end by the breath of his nostrils. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24d9 2Sm 22:26; Jb 37:10; Is 30:33
\u24da Ex 15:8-10; Ps 18:15; 2Th 2:8"}, {"pk": 4040755, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 4, "verse": 10, "text": "The lion may roar and the fierce lion \u24db growl,
but the teeth of young lions are broken. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 10:9; 17:12; 22:13,21
\u24dc Jb 29:17; Ps 3:7; 58:6"}, {"pk": 4040756, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 4, "verse": 11, "text": "The strong lion dies if it catches no prey,
and the cubs of the lioness are scattered. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 59:11; Pr 20:8,20; Is 33:3"}, {"pk": 4040757, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 4, "verse": 12, "text": "A word was brought to me in secret;
my ears caught a whisper of it. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Jb 13:1; 33:16; 36:10,15"}, {"pk": 4040758, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 4, "verse": 13, "text": "Among unsettling thoughts from visions in the night, \u24d1
when deep sleep \u24d2 comes over men,
", "comment": "\u24d1 Jb 7:14; 20:8; 33:15
\u24d2 Gn 2:21; 15:12; Jb 33:15"}, {"pk": 4040759, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 4, "verse": 14, "text": "fear and trembling came over me \u24d3
and made all my bones shake.
", "comment": "\u24d3 Jb 21:6; Ps 55:5; 119:120"}, {"pk": 4040760, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 4, "verse": 15, "text": "I felt a draft [3] on my face,
and the hair on my body stood up.
", "comment": "[3] Or a spirit"}, {"pk": 4040761, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 4, "verse": 16, "text": "A figure stood there,
but I could not recognize its appearance;
a form loomed before my eyes.
I heard a whispering voice:
"}, {"pk": 4040762, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 4, "verse": 17, "text": "\u201cCan a mortal be righteous before God?
Can a man be more pure than his Maker?\u201d \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Jb 15:14; 25:4; Pr 20:9"}, {"pk": 4040763, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 4, "verse": 18, "text": "If God puts no trust in his servants
and he charges his angels with foolishness, [4] \u24d5
", "comment": "[4] Or error; Hb obscure
\u24d5 Jb 15:15; 21:22; 25:5"}, {"pk": 4040764, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 4, "verse": 19, "text": "how much more those who dwell in clay houses, \u24d6
whose foundation is in the dust,
who are crushed like a moth!
", "comment": "\u24d6 Jb 10:9; 33:6; Is 64:8"}, {"pk": 4040765, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 4, "verse": 20, "text": "They are smashed to pieces from dawn to dusk;
they perish forever while no one notices. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Jb 14:2; 20:7; Ps 90:5-6"}, {"pk": 4040766, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 4, "verse": 21, "text": "Are their tent cords not pulled up?
They die without wisdom. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Jb 36:12; Pr 5:23; 10:21"}, {"pk": 4040767, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 5, "verse": 1, "text": "Call out! Will anyone answer you?
Which of the holy ones \u24d9 will you turn to?
", "comment": "\u24d9 Jb 15:15; Ps 89:5-7; Dn 4:17"}, {"pk": 4040768, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 5, "verse": 2, "text": "For anger kills a fool,
and jealousy slays the gullible. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Pr 12:16; 14:18; 19:19"}, {"pk": 4040769, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 5, "verse": 3, "text": "I have seen a fool taking root,
but I immediately pronounced a curse on his home.
"}, {"pk": 4040770, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 5, "verse": 4, "text": "His children are far from safety.
They are crushed at the city gate, \u24db
with no one to rescue them.
", "comment": "\u24db Jb 31:21; Pr 22:22; Is 29:21"}, {"pk": 4040771, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 5, "verse": 5, "text": "The hungry consume his harvest,
even taking it out of the thorns. [1]
The thirsty [2] pant for his children\u2019s wealth.
", "comment": "[1] Hb obscure
[2] Aq, Sym, Syr, Vg; MT reads snares"}, {"pk": 4040772, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 5, "verse": 6, "text": "For distress does not grow out of the soil,
and trouble does not sprout from the ground.
"}, {"pk": 4040773, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 5, "verse": 7, "text": "But humans are born for trouble \u24dc
as surely as sparks fly upward.
", "comment": "\u24dc Jb 4:8; 15:35; Is 59:4"}, {"pk": 4040774, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 5, "verse": 8, "text": "However, if I were you, I would appeal to God
and would present my case to him. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Jb 13:18; 23:4; Lm 3:59"}, {"pk": 4040775, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 5, "verse": 9, "text": "He does great \u24d0 and unsearchable things,
wonders without number. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Jb 42:5; Ps 40:5; 72:18
\u24d0 Jb 9:10; 37:5; Ps 71:19"}, {"pk": 4040776, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 5, "verse": 10, "text": "He gives rain to the earth
and sends water to the fields. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Jb 36:27-28; 38:26-28; Jr 14:22"}, {"pk": 4040777, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 5, "verse": 11, "text": "He sets the lowly on high,
and mourners are lifted to safety. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 1Sm 2:7; Ps 113:6-7; Mt 5:4"}, {"pk": 4040778, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 5, "verse": 12, "text": "He frustrates the schemes of the crafty
so that they [3] achieve no success.
", "comment": "[3] Lit their hands"}, {"pk": 4040779, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 5, "verse": 13, "text": "He traps the wise in their craftiness
so that the plans of the deceptive
are quickly brought to an end. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 9:15-16; Is 29:14; 1Co 3:19"}, {"pk": 4040780, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 5, "verse": 14, "text": "They encounter darkness by day,
and they grope at noon
as if it were night. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Dt 28:29; Jb 12:25; Is 59:10"}, {"pk": 4040781, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 5, "verse": 15, "text": "He saves the needy from their sharp words [4] \u24d6
and from the clutches of the powerful.
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 55:21; 59:7
[4] Lit from the sword of their mouth; Ps 55:21; 59:7"}, {"pk": 4040782, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 5, "verse": 16, "text": "So the poor have hope,
and injustice shuts its mouth. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 63:11; 107:42; Rm 3:19"}, {"pk": 4040783, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 5, "verse": 17, "text": "See how happy is the person whom God corrects;
so do not reject the discipline of the Almighty.
"}, {"pk": 4040784, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 5, "verse": 18, "text": "For he wounds but he also bandages;
he strikes, but his hands also heal. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Dt 32:39; 1Sm 2:6; Hs 6:1"}, {"pk": 4040785, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 5, "verse": 19, "text": "He will rescue you from six calamities;
no harm will touch you in seven.
"}, {"pk": 4040786, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 5, "verse": 20, "text": "In famine he will redeem you from death,
and in battle, from the power of the sword. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 33:19; 37:19; 144:10"}, {"pk": 4040787, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 5, "verse": 21, "text": "You will be safe from slander [5]
and not fear destruction when it comes. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 27:5; 31:20; 91:5
[5] Lit be hidden from the whip of the tongue"}, {"pk": 4040788, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 5, "verse": 22, "text": "You will laugh at destruction and hunger
and not fear the land\u2019s wild creatures.
"}, {"pk": 4040789, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 5, "verse": 23, "text": "For you will have a covenant with the stones of the field,
and the wild animals will be at peace with you. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 91:12; Ezk 34:25; Hs 2:18"}, {"pk": 4040790, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 5, "verse": 24, "text": "You will know that your tent is secure, \u24dc
and nothing will be missing when you inspect your home.
", "comment": "\u24dc Jb 8:6; 12:6; 21:9"}, {"pk": 4040791, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 5, "verse": 25, "text": "You will also know that your offspring will be many
and your descendants like the grass of the earth.
"}, {"pk": 4040792, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 5, "verse": 26, "text": "You will approach the grave \u24dd in full vigor, \u24d0
as a stack of sheaves is gathered in its season.
", "comment": "\u24dd Jb 3:22; 10:19; 17:1
\u24d0 Gn 15:15; 25:8; Jb 21:23"}, {"pk": 4040793, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 5, "verse": 27, "text": "We have investigated this, and it is true!
Hear it and understand it for yourself.
"}, {"pk": 4040794, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 6, "verse": 1, "text": "Then Job answered:"}, {"pk": 4040795, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 6, "verse": 2, "text": "If only my grief could be weighed
and my devastation \u24d1 placed with it on the scales. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Jb 31:6; Dn 5:27; Mc 6:11
\u24d1 Jb 30:13; Ps 57:1; Pr 19:13"}, {"pk": 4040796, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 6, "verse": 3, "text": "For then it would outweigh the sand of the seas!
That is why my words are rash.
"}, {"pk": 4040797, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 6, "verse": 4, "text": "Surely the arrows of the Almighty have pierced [1] me;
my spirit drinks their poison.
God\u2019s terrors are arrayed against me. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Jb 30:15; Ps 38:2; 88:16
[1] Lit Almighty are in"}, {"pk": 4040798, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 6, "verse": 5, "text": "Does a wild donkey bray over fresh grass
or an ox low over its fodder?
"}, {"pk": 4040799, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 6, "verse": 6, "text": "Is bland food eaten without salt?
Is there flavor in an egg white? [2]
", "comment": "[2] Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4040800, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 6, "verse": 7, "text": "I refuse to touch them;
they are like contaminated food. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Jb 3:24; 33:20; Ps 107:18"}, {"pk": 4040801, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 6, "verse": 8, "text": "If only my request would be granted
and God would provide what I hope for:
"}, {"pk": 4040802, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 6, "verse": 9, "text": "that he would decide to crush me,
to unleash his power and cut me off!
"}, {"pk": 4040803, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 6, "verse": 10, "text": "It would still bring me comfort,
and I would leap for joy in unrelenting pain
that I have not denied [3] the words of the Holy One. \u24d5
", "comment": "[3] Lit hidden
\u24d5 Jb 22:22; 23:12; Ps 119:102"}, {"pk": 4040804, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 6, "verse": 11, "text": "What strength do I have, that I should continue to hope?
What is my future, that I should be patient?
"}, {"pk": 4040805, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 6, "verse": 12, "text": "Is my strength that of stone,
or my flesh made of bronze?
"}, {"pk": 4040806, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 6, "verse": 13, "text": "Since I cannot help myself,
the hope for success has been banished from me.
"}, {"pk": 4040807, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 6, "verse": 14, "text": "A despairing man should receive loyalty from his friends, [4] \u24d6
even if he abandons the fear of the Almighty.
", "comment": "\u24d6 Jb 19:21; Ps 38:11; Pr 17:17
[4] Lit To the despairing his friend loyalty"}, {"pk": 4040808, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 6, "verse": 15, "text": "My brothers are as treacherous as a wadi,
as seasonal streams that overflow
"}, {"pk": 4040809, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 6, "verse": 16, "text": "and become darkened [5] because of ice,
and the snow melts into them.
", "comment": "[5] Or turbid"}, {"pk": 4040810, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 6, "verse": 17, "text": "The wadis evaporate in warm weather;
they disappear from their channels in hot weather.
"}, {"pk": 4040811, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 6, "verse": 18, "text": "Caravans turn away from their routes,
go up into the desert, and perish.
"}, {"pk": 4040812, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 6, "verse": 19, "text": "The caravans of Tema look for these streams.
The traveling merchants of Sheba hope for them.
"}, {"pk": 4040813, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 6, "verse": 20, "text": "They are ashamed because they had been confident of finding water.
When they arrive there, they are disappointed. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Jr 14:3; Jl 1:11; Am 4:8"}, {"pk": 4040814, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 6, "verse": 21, "text": "So this is what you have now become to me. [6]
When you see something dreadful, you are afraid.
", "comment": "[6] Alt Hb tradition reads So you have now become nothing"}, {"pk": 4040815, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 6, "verse": 22, "text": "Have I ever said: \u201cGive me something\u201d
or \u201cPay a bribe for me from your wealth\u201d
"}, {"pk": 4040816, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 6, "verse": 23, "text": "or \u201cDeliver me from the enemy\u2019s hand\u201d
or \u201cRedeem me from the hand of the ruthless\u201d?
"}, {"pk": 4040817, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 6, "verse": 24, "text": "Teach me, and I will be silent.
Help me understand what I did wrong.
"}, {"pk": 4040818, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 6, "verse": 25, "text": "How painful honest words can be!
But what does your rebuke prove?
"}, {"pk": 4040819, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 6, "verse": 26, "text": "Do you think that you can disprove my words
or that a despairing man\u2019s words are mere wind? \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Jb 8:2; 15:2; 16:3"}, {"pk": 4040820, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 6, "verse": 27, "text": "No doubt you would cast lots for a fatherless child
and negotiate a price to sell your friend. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Jl 3:3; Nah 3:10; 2Pt 2:3"}, {"pk": 4040821, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 6, "verse": 28, "text": "But now, please look at me;
I will not lie to your face. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Jb 24:25; 27:4; 34:6"}, {"pk": 4040822, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 6, "verse": 29, "text": "Reconsider; don\u2019t be unjust.
Reconsider; my righteousness \u24db is still the issue.
", "comment": "\u24db Jb 2:3"}, {"pk": 4040823, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 6, "verse": 30, "text": "Is there injustice on my tongue
or can my palate not taste disaster? \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Jb 12:11; 27:4"}, {"pk": 4040824, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 7, "verse": 1, "text": "Isn\u2019t each person consigned to forced labor \u24dd on earth?
Are not his days like those of a hired worker?
", "comment": "\u24dd Jb 14:14; Is 40:2"}, {"pk": 4040825, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 7, "verse": 2, "text": "Like a slave he longs for shade;
like a hired worker he waits for his pay.
"}, {"pk": 4040826, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 7, "verse": 3, "text": "So I have been made to inherit months of futility,
and troubled nights have been assigned to me. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Jb 30:17; Ps 6:6; 42:3"}, {"pk": 4040827, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 7, "verse": 4, "text": "When I lie down I think,
\u201cWhen will I get up?\u201d
But the evening drags on endlessly,
and I toss and turn until dawn.
"}, {"pk": 4040828, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 7, "verse": 5, "text": "My flesh is clothed with maggots and encrusted with dirt. [1]
My skin forms scabs [2] and then oozes. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Dt 28:35; Ps 38:5; Is 1:6
[2] Lit skin hardens
[1] Or and dirty scabs"}, {"pk": 4040829, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 7, "verse": 6, "text": "My days pass more swiftly than a weaver\u2019s shuttle;
they come to an end without hope. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Jb 14:19; 17:15; 19:10"}, {"pk": 4040830, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 7, "verse": 7, "text": "Remember that my life is but a breath.
My eye will never again see anything good. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Jb 9:25; Ps 78:39; Jms 4:14"}, {"pk": 4040831, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 7, "verse": 8, "text": "The eye of anyone who looks on me
will no longer see me.
Your eyes will look for me, but I will be gone. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Jb 7:21; 20:9; Ps 37:36"}, {"pk": 4040832, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 7, "verse": 9, "text": "As a cloud fades away and vanishes,
so the one who goes down to Sheol \u24d5 will never rise again.
", "comment": "\u24d5 Jb 11:8; 14:13; 17:13,16"}, {"pk": 4040833, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 7, "verse": 10, "text": "He will never return to his house;
his hometown will no longer remember [3] him. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Jb 8:18; 20:9; Ps 103:16
[3] Lit know"}, {"pk": 4040834, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 7, "verse": 11, "text": "Therefore I will not restrain my mouth.
I will speak in the anguish of my spirit;
I will complain in the bitterness of my soul.
"}, {"pk": 4040835, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 7, "verse": 12, "text": "Am I the sea [4] \u24d7 or a sea monster, \u24d8
that you keep me under guard?
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 148:7; Is 27:1; Ezk 32:2
[4] Or the sea god
\u24d7 Jb 26:12; Ps 74:13"}, {"pk": 4040836, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 7, "verse": 13, "text": "When I say, \u201cMy bed will comfort me,
and my couch will ease my complaint,\u201d
"}, {"pk": 4040837, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 7, "verse": 14, "text": "then you frighten me with dreams,
and terrify me with visions, \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Jb 4:13; 20:8; 33:15"}, {"pk": 4040838, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 7, "verse": 15, "text": "so that I prefer strangling [5] \u2009\u2014
death rather than life in this body. [6] \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da 1Kg 19:4; Jb 3:21; Jnh 4:3
[6] Lit than my bones
[5] Or suffocation"}, {"pk": 4040839, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 7, "verse": 16, "text": "I give up! I will not live forever.
Leave me alone, \u24db for my days are a breath. [7]
", "comment": "\u24db Jb 7:19; 10:20; Ps 39:13
[7] Or are futile"}, {"pk": 4040840, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 7, "verse": 17, "text": "What is a mere human, that you think so highly of him
and pay so much attention to him? \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 8:4; 144:3; Heb 2:6"}, {"pk": 4040841, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 7, "verse": 18, "text": "You inspect him every morning,
and put him to the test every moment. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 17:3; 73:14; 139:23"}, {"pk": 4040842, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 7, "verse": 19, "text": "Will you ever look away from me,
or leave me alone long enough to swallow? [8]
", "comment": "[8] Lit swallow my saliva?"}, {"pk": 4040843, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 7, "verse": 20, "text": "If I have sinned, what have I done to you,
Watcher of humanity?
Why have you made me your target, \u24d0
so that I have become a burden to you? [9]
", "comment": "\u24d0 Jb 16:12; Lm 3:12
[9] Alt Hb tradition, LXX; MT, Vg read myself"}, {"pk": 4040844, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 7, "verse": 21, "text": "Why not forgive my sin
and pardon my iniquity? \u24d1
For soon I will lie down in the grave. \u24d2
You will eagerly seek me, but I will be gone. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d2 Jb 17:16; 20:11; Is 26:19
\u24d3 Jb 3:13; 7:8; Ps 37:36
\u24d1 Jb 11:6; 13:23; 15:5"}, {"pk": 4040845, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 8, "verse": 1, "text": "Then Bildad the Shuhite replied:"}, {"pk": 4040846, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 8, "verse": 2, "text": "How long will you go on saying these things?
Your words \u24d4 are a blast of wind. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d4 Jb 11:2; Pr 10:19; Ec 5:3
\u24d5 Jb 6:26; 15:2; 16:3"}, {"pk": 4040847, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 8, "verse": 3, "text": "Does God pervert justice? \u24d6
Does the Almighty pervert what is right? \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d6 2Ch 19:6; Jb 34:12; Ps 9:16
\u24d7 Gn 18:25; Jb 34:17; Rm 3:5"}, {"pk": 4040848, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 8, "verse": 4, "text": "Since your children sinned against him,
he gave them over to their rebellion.
"}, {"pk": 4040849, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 8, "verse": 5, "text": "But if you earnestly seek \u24d8 God
and ask the Almighty for mercy, \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Jb 9:15; 33:24; Ps 30:8
\u24d8 Ps 63:1; 78:34; Is 26:9"}, {"pk": 4040850, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 8, "verse": 6, "text": "if you are pure and upright,
then he will move even now on your behalf
and restore the home where your righteousness dwells. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Jb 22:23; 42:10; Pr 3:33"}, {"pk": 4040851, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 8, "verse": 7, "text": "Then, even if your beginnings were modest,
your final days will be full of prosperity. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Jb 36:11; 42:10,12; Jms 5:11"}, {"pk": 4040852, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 8, "verse": 8, "text": "For ask the previous generation,
and pay attention to what their fathers discovered, \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Dt 4:32; 32:7; Jb 15:18"}, {"pk": 4040853, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 8, "verse": 9, "text": "since we were born only yesterday and know nothing.
Our days on earth are but a shadow. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 102:11; 144:4; Ec 6:12"}, {"pk": 4040854, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 8, "verse": 10, "text": "Will they not teach you and tell you
and speak from their understanding?
"}, {"pk": 4040855, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 8, "verse": 11, "text": "Does papyrus grow where there is no marsh?
Do reeds flourish without water?
"}, {"pk": 4040856, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 8, "verse": 12, "text": "While still uncut shoots,
they would dry up quicker than any other plant.
"}, {"pk": 4040857, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 8, "verse": 13, "text": "Such is the destiny [1] of all who forget God;
the hope of the godless \u24d0 will perish.
", "comment": "[1] Lit Such are the ways
\u24d0 Jb 13:16; 15:34; 27:8"}, {"pk": 4040858, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 8, "verse": 14, "text": "His source of confidence is fragile; [2]
what he trusts in is a spider\u2019s web. \u24d1
", "comment": "[2] Or cut off; Hb obscure
\u24d1 Jb 27:18; Is 59:5; Mt 7:26-27"}, {"pk": 4040859, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 8, "verse": 15, "text": "He leans on his web, but it doesn\u2019t stand firm.
He grabs it, but it does not hold up.
"}, {"pk": 4040860, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 8, "verse": 16, "text": "He is a well-watered plant in the sunshine;
his shoots spread out over his garden.
"}, {"pk": 4040861, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 8, "verse": 17, "text": "His roots are intertwined around a pile of rocks.
He looks for a home among the stones.
"}, {"pk": 4040862, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 8, "verse": 18, "text": "If he is uprooted [3] from his place,
it will deny knowing him, saying, \u201cI never saw you.\u201d \u24d2
", "comment": "[3] Or destroyed
\u24d2 Jb 7:10; 20:7; Ps 37:36"}, {"pk": 4040863, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 8, "verse": 19, "text": "Surely this is the joy of his way of life;
yet others will sprout from the dust.
"}, {"pk": 4040864, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 8, "verse": 20, "text": "Look, God does not reject a person of integrity,
and he will not support [4] evildoers. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Gn 18:25; Jb 36:6; 2Pt 2:9
[4] Lit grasp the hand of"}, {"pk": 4040865, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 8, "verse": 21, "text": "He will yet fill your mouth with laughter
and your lips with a shout of joy. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Jb 33:26; Ps 27:6; 47:5"}, {"pk": 4040866, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 8, "verse": 22, "text": "Your enemies will be clothed with shame; \u24d5
the tent \u24d6 of the wicked will no longer exist.
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 35:26; 109:29; 132:18
\u24d6 Jb 18:6,14; Ps 52:5; Pr 14:11"}, {"pk": 4040867, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 9, "verse": 1, "text": "Then Job answered:"}, {"pk": 4040868, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 9, "verse": 2, "text": "Yes, I know what you\u2019ve said is true,
but how can a person be justified before God? \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Jb 25:4; Ps 143:2; Rm 3:20"}, {"pk": 4040869, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 9, "verse": 3, "text": "If one wanted to take \u24d8 him to court,
he could not answer God [1] once in a thousand times. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d8 Jb 13:19; 33:13; 40:2
[1] Or court, God would not answer him
\u24d9 Jb 9:14; 37:19; 40:2"}, {"pk": 4040870, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 9, "verse": 4, "text": "God is wise \u24da and all-powerful.
Who has opposed him and come out unharmed?
", "comment": "\u24da Jb 11:6; 12:13; 36:5"}, {"pk": 4040871, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 9, "verse": 5, "text": "He removes mountains without their knowledge,
overturning them in his anger. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Jdg 5:5; Ps 18:7; Mc 1:4"}, {"pk": 4040872, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 9, "verse": 6, "text": "He shakes the earth from its place
so that its pillars tremble.
"}, {"pk": 4040873, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 9, "verse": 7, "text": "He commands the sun not to shine
and seals off the stars. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Is 13:10; Ezk 32:8; Jl 2:10,31"}, {"pk": 4040874, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 9, "verse": 8, "text": "He alone stretches out the heavens \u24dd
and treads on the waves of the sea. [2]
", "comment": "[2] Or and walks on the back of the sea god
\u24dd Ps 104:2-3; Is 40:22; 44:24"}, {"pk": 4040875, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 9, "verse": 9, "text": "He makes the stars: the Bear, [3] Orion,
the Pleiades, \u24d0 and the constellations [4] of the southern sky.
", "comment": "\u24d0 Jb 38:31-32; Is 40:26; Am 5:8
[4] Or chambers
[3] Or Aldebaran"}, {"pk": 4040876, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 9, "verse": 10, "text": "He does great and unsearchable things,
wonders without number. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Jb 5:9; Ps 40:5; 72:18"}, {"pk": 4040877, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 9, "verse": 11, "text": "If he passed by me, I wouldn\u2019t see him; \u24d2
if he went by, I wouldn\u2019t recognize him.
", "comment": "\u24d2 Jb 23:8-9; 35:14"}, {"pk": 4040878, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 9, "verse": 12, "text": "If he snatches something, who can stop [5] him?
Who can ask him, \u201cWhat are you doing?\u201d \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Jb 11:10; Is 45:9; Rm 9:20
[5] Or dissuade"}, {"pk": 4040879, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 9, "verse": 13, "text": "God does not hold back his anger;
Rahab\u2019s \u24d4 assistants cringe in fear beneath him!
", "comment": "\u24d4 Jb 26:12; Ps 89:10; Is 51:9"}, {"pk": 4040880, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 9, "verse": 14, "text": "How then can I answer him
or choose my arguments against him?
"}, {"pk": 4040881, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 9, "verse": 15, "text": "Even if I were in the right, I could not answer.
I could only beg my Judge for mercy. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Jb 8:5; 10:15"}, {"pk": 4040882, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 9, "verse": 16, "text": "If I summoned him and he answered me,
I do not believe he would pay attention to what I said.
"}, {"pk": 4040883, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 9, "verse": 17, "text": "He batters me with a whirlwind \u24d6
and multiplies my wounds without cause.
", "comment": "\u24d6 Jb 30:22; Ps 83:15; Jnh 1:4"}, {"pk": 4040884, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 9, "verse": 18, "text": "He doesn\u2019t let me catch my breath
but fills me with bitter experiences.
"}, {"pk": 4040885, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 9, "verse": 19, "text": "If it is a matter of strength, look, he is the powerful one! \u24d7
If it is a matter of justice, who can summon \u24d8 him? [6]
", "comment": "\u24d7 Jb 9:4; Is 28:2; 40:26
\u24d8 Jr 49:19; 50:44
[6] LXX; MT reads me"}, {"pk": 4040886, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 9, "verse": 20, "text": "Even if I were in the right, my own mouth would condemn me; \u24d9
if I were blameless, my mouth would declare me guilty.
", "comment": "\u24d9 Jb 9:28; 40:8; Is 50:9"}, {"pk": 4040887, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 9, "verse": 21, "text": "Though I am blameless,
I no longer care about myself;
I renounce my life. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Jb 7:16; 10:1"}, {"pk": 4040888, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 9, "verse": 22, "text": "It is all the same. Therefore I say,
\u201cHe destroys both the blameless and the wicked.\u201d \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Jb 3:19; Ec 9:2-3; Is 14:3-11"}, {"pk": 4040889, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 9, "verse": 23, "text": "When catastrophe [7] brings sudden death,
he mocks the despair of the innocent.
", "comment": "[7] Or whip; Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4040890, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 9, "verse": 24, "text": "The earth [8] is handed over to the wicked;
he blindfolds [9] its judges. \u24dc
If it isn\u2019t he, then who is it?
", "comment": "\u24dc Jb 12:6,17; Is 29:14; 44:25
[8] Or land
[9] Lit covers the faces of"}, {"pk": 4040891, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 9, "verse": 25, "text": "My days fly by faster than a runner; [10] \u24dd
they flee without seeing any good. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Jb 7:7; Ps 78:39; Jms 4:14
[10] = a royal messenger
\u24dd 2Sm 18:19-33; 1Kg 1:5; Est 3:13,15"}, {"pk": 4040892, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 9, "verse": 26, "text": "They sweep by like boats made of papyrus,
like an eagle swooping down on its prey. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Jb 39:29; Is 18:2; Hab 1:8"}, {"pk": 4040893, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 9, "verse": 27, "text": "If I said, \u201cI will forget my complaint,
change my expression, and smile,\u201d
"}, {"pk": 4040894, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 9, "verse": 28, "text": "I would still live in terror of all my pains. \u24d2
I know you will not acquit me. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Jb 10:14; Jl 3:21; Nah 1:3
\u24d2 Jb 3:25; 13:11; 31:23"}, {"pk": 4040895, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 9, "verse": 29, "text": "Since I will be found guilty, \u24d4
why should I struggle in vain?
", "comment": "\u24d4 Jb 9:20; 40:8; Is 50:9"}, {"pk": 4040896, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 9, "verse": 30, "text": "If I wash myself with snow,
and cleanse my hands with lye,
"}, {"pk": 4040897, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 9, "verse": 31, "text": "then you dip me in a pit of mud,
and my own clothes despise me!
"}, {"pk": 4040898, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 9, "verse": 32, "text": "For he is not a man like me, that I can answer him, \u24d5
that we can take each other to court.
", "comment": "\u24d5 Jb 41:13; Ps 143:2; Ec 6:10"}, {"pk": 4040899, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 9, "verse": 33, "text": "There is no mediator between us,
to lay his hand on both of us.
"}, {"pk": 4040900, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 9, "verse": 34, "text": "Let him take his rod away from me
so his terror will no longer frighten me. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Jb 6:4; 13:21; Ps 39:10"}, {"pk": 4040901, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 9, "verse": 35, "text": "Then I would speak and not fear him.
But that is not the case; I am on my own.
"}, {"pk": 4040902, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 10, "verse": 1, "text": "I am disgusted with my life. \u24d7
I will give vent to my complaint
and speak in the bitterness of my soul.
", "comment": "\u24d7 Jb 7:16; 9:21; Ps 95:10; 119:158; 139:21; Ezk 6:9; 20:43; 36:31"}, {"pk": 4040903, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 10, "verse": 2, "text": "I will say to God,
\u201cDo not declare me guilty!
Let me know why you prosecute me.
"}, {"pk": 4040904, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 10, "verse": 3, "text": "Is it good for you to oppress,
to reject the work of your hands, \u24d8
and favor [1] the plans of the wicked? \u24d9
", "comment": "[1] Lit shine on
\u24d9 Ps 1:1; Jb 21:16; 22:18
\u24d8 Ps 128:2"}, {"pk": 4040905, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 10, "verse": 4, "text": "Do you have eyes of flesh,
or do you see as a human sees?
"}, {"pk": 4040906, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 10, "verse": 5, "text": "Are your days like those of a human,
or your years like those of a man, \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Jb 36:26; Ps 90:4; 2Pt 3:8"}, {"pk": 4040907, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 10, "verse": 6, "text": "that you look for my iniquity \u24db
and search for my sin,
", "comment": "\u24db Jb 13:23,26; 14:17; 22:5"}, {"pk": 4040908, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 10, "verse": 7, "text": "even though you know that I am not wicked
and that there is no one who can rescue from your power? \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Dt 32:39; Is 43:13"}, {"pk": 4040909, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 10, "verse": 8, "text": "\u201cYour hands shaped me and formed me. \u24dd
Will you now turn and destroy me?
", "comment": "\u24dd Gn 2:7,8,19; Ps 34:15; 94:9; Is 29:16; 43:1,7,21; 44:2,21,24; 45:9,11; 49:5; 64:8; Jr 1:5; 18:6; Zch 12:1"}, {"pk": 4040910, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 10, "verse": 9, "text": "Please remember that you formed me like clay.
Will you now return me to dust? \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Gn 2:7; Jb 4:19; 34:15"}, {"pk": 4040911, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 10, "verse": 10, "text": "Did you not pour me out like milk
and curdle me like cheese?
"}, {"pk": 4040912, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 10, "verse": 11, "text": "You clothed me with skin and flesh,
and wove me together with bones and tendons. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 139:13"}, {"pk": 4040913, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 10, "verse": 12, "text": "You gave me life and faithful love,
and your care has guarded my life.
"}, {"pk": 4040914, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 10, "verse": 13, "text": "\u201cYet you concealed these thoughts in your heart;
I know that this was your hidden plan: [2]
", "comment": "[2] Lit was with you"}, {"pk": 4040915, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 10, "verse": 14, "text": "if I sin, you would notice, [3]
and would not acquit me of my iniquity. \u24d2
", "comment": "[3] Lit notice me
\u24d2 Ex 34:7; Jb 7:21; Am 3:2"}, {"pk": 4040916, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 10, "verse": 15, "text": "If I am wicked, woe to me!
And even if I am righteous, I cannot lift up my head.
I am filled with shame \u24d3
and have drunk deeply of [4] my affliction. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Jb 9:15; Ps 25:18; Is 3:11
\u24d3 Hab 2:16
[4] Or and look at"}, {"pk": 4040917, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 10, "verse": 16, "text": "If I am proud, [5] you hunt me like a lion
and again display your miraculous power against me. \u24d5
", "comment": "[5] Lit If he lifts up
\u24d5 Jb 5:9; Is 38:13; Lm 3:10"}, {"pk": 4040918, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 10, "verse": 17, "text": "You produce new witnesses [6] against me
and multiply your anger toward me.
Hardships assault me, wave after wave. [7]
", "comment": "[6] Or You bring fresh troops
[7] Lit Changes and a host are with me"}, {"pk": 4040919, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 10, "verse": 18, "text": "\u201cWhy did you bring me out of the womb? \u24d6
I should have died and never been seen.
", "comment": "\u24d6 Jb 1:21; 10:18-19; Jr 20:17-18"}, {"pk": 4040920, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 10, "verse": 19, "text": "I wish [8] I had never existed
but had been carried from the womb to the grave. \u24d7
", "comment": "[8] Lit As if
\u24d7 Jb 3:22; 5:26; 17:1"}, {"pk": 4040921, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 10, "verse": 20, "text": "Are my days not few? Stop it! [9]
Leave me alone, so that I can smile a little
", "comment": "[9] Alt Hb tradition reads Will he not leave my few days alone?"}, {"pk": 4040922, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 10, "verse": 21, "text": "before I go to a land of darkness and gloom, \u24d8
never to return.
", "comment": "\u24d8 Jb 3:5; 12:22; 28:3"}, {"pk": 4040923, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 10, "verse": 22, "text": "It is a land of blackness like the deepest darkness,
gloomy and chaotic,
where even the light is like [10] the darkness.\u201d
", "comment": "[10] Lit chaotic, and shines as"}, {"pk": 4040924, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 11, "verse": 1, "text": "Then Zophar the Naamathite replied:"}, {"pk": 4040925, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 11, "verse": 2, "text": "Should this abundance of words \u24d9 go unanswered
and such a talker [1] be acquitted?
", "comment": "[1] Lit a man of lips
\u24d9 Jb 8:2; Pr 10:19; Ec 5:3"}, {"pk": 4040926, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 11, "verse": 3, "text": "Should your babbling put others to silence,
so that you can keep on ridiculing
with no one to humiliate you?
"}, {"pk": 4040927, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 11, "verse": 4, "text": "You have said, \u201cMy teaching \u24da is sound,
and I am pure in your sight.\u201d
", "comment": "\u24da Dt 32:2; Pr 4:2; Is 29:24"}, {"pk": 4040928, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 11, "verse": 5, "text": "But if only God would speak
and open his lips against you!
"}, {"pk": 4040929, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 11, "verse": 6, "text": "He would show you the secrets of wisdom, \u24db
for true wisdom has two sides.
Know then that God has chosen to overlook some of your iniquity. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Ezr 9:13; Ps 103:10
\u24db Jb 28:12; 38:36; Ec 7:23,25"}, {"pk": 4040930, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 11, "verse": 7, "text": "Can you fathom the depths of God
or discover the limits of the Almighty? \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ec 3:11; 8:17; Rm 11:33"}, {"pk": 4040931, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 11, "verse": 8, "text": "They are higher than the heavens\u2009\u2014\u2009what can you do?
They are deeper than Sheol\u2009\u2014\u2009what can you know? \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Dt 30:12-13; Ps 139:8-9; Am 9:2-3"}, {"pk": 4040932, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 11, "verse": 9, "text": "Their measure is longer than the earth
and wider than the sea.
"}, {"pk": 4040933, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 11, "verse": 10, "text": "If he passes by and throws someone in prison
or convenes a court, who can stop him? \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Jb 9:12; 23:13; Rv 3:7"}, {"pk": 4040934, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 11, "verse": 11, "text": "Surely he knows which people are worthless.
If he sees iniquity, will he not take note of it? \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Jb 34:25; Ps 10:14"}, {"pk": 4040935, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 11, "verse": 12, "text": "But a stupid person will gain understanding
as soon as a wild donkey is born a human!
"}, {"pk": 4040936, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 11, "verse": 13, "text": "As for you, if you redirect your heart
and spread out your hands to him in prayer\u2009\u2014
"}, {"pk": 4040937, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 11, "verse": 14, "text": "if there is iniquity in your hand, remove it,
and don\u2019t allow injustice to dwell in your tents\u2009\u2014
"}, {"pk": 4040938, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 11, "verse": 15, "text": "then you will hold your head high, free from fault.
You will be firmly established and unafraid. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Jb 22:26; Ps 119:6; 1Jn 3:21"}, {"pk": 4040939, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 11, "verse": 16, "text": "For you will forget your suffering,
recalling it only as water that has flowed by.
"}, {"pk": 4040940, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 11, "verse": 17, "text": "Your life will be brighter than noonday;
its darkness [2] will be like the morning. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Jb 17:12; Ps 37:6; Is 58:8,10
[2] Text emended; MT reads noonday; you are dark, you"}, {"pk": 4040941, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 11, "verse": 18, "text": "You will be confident, because there is hope. \u24d5
You will look carefully about and lie down in safety. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Jb 24:23; Ps 4:8; Pr 3:24
\u24d5 Jb 4:6; Ps 119:116; Jr 17:7"}, {"pk": 4040942, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 11, "verse": 19, "text": "You will lie down with no one to frighten you,
and many will seek your favor. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 45:12; Pr 19:6; 29:26"}, {"pk": 4040943, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 11, "verse": 20, "text": "But the sight of the wicked \u24d8 will fail.
Their way of escape will be cut off,
and their only hope is their last breath. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Jb 8:13; Pr 10:28; 11:7
\u24d8 Jb 3:17; 9:22; 18:5"}, {"pk": 4040944, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 12, "verse": 1, "text": "Then Job answered:"}, {"pk": 4040945, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 12, "verse": 2, "text": "No doubt you are the people,
and wisdom will die with you!
"}, {"pk": 4040946, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 12, "verse": 3, "text": "But I also have a mind like you;
I am not inferior to you.
Who doesn\u2019t know the things you are talking about? [1] \u24da
", "comment": "[1] Lit With whom are not such things as these?
\u24da Jb 13:2; 15:9; 16:2"}, {"pk": 4040947, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 12, "verse": 4, "text": "I am a laughingstock to my [2] friends,
by calling on God, who answers me. [3]
The righteous and upright man is a laughingstock. \u24db
", "comment": "[2] Lit his
[3] Lit him
\u24db Jb 30:1,9; Jr 20:7; Lm 3:14"}, {"pk": 4040948, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 12, "verse": 5, "text": "The one who is at ease \u24dc holds calamity in contempt
and thinks it is prepared for those whose feet are slipping.
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 123:4; Am 6:1"}, {"pk": 4040949, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 12, "verse": 6, "text": "The tents of robbers are safe, \u24dd
and those who trouble God are secure;
God holds them in his hands. [4] \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24dd Jb 5:24; 8:6; 21:9
[4] Or secure; to those who bring their god in their hands
\u24d0 Ps 73:11; Jr 12:1; Mt 5:45"}, {"pk": 4040950, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 12, "verse": 7, "text": "But ask the animals, and they will instruct you;
ask the birds of the sky, and they will tell you. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Jb 35:11; Mt 6:26"}, {"pk": 4040951, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 12, "verse": 8, "text": "Or speak to the earth, and it will instruct you;
let the fish of the sea inform you.
"}, {"pk": 4040952, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 12, "verse": 9, "text": "Which of all these does not know
that the hand of the LORD has done this? \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ru 1:13; Jb 19:21; Is 41:20"}, {"pk": 4040953, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 12, "verse": 10, "text": "The life of every living thing is in his hand,
as well as the breath of all mankind. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Gn 2:7; Jb 27:3; 33:4"}, {"pk": 4040954, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 12, "verse": 11, "text": "Doesn\u2019t the ear test words
as the palate tastes food?
"}, {"pk": 4040955, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 12, "verse": 12, "text": "Wisdom is found with the elderly,
and understanding comes with long life. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Jb 12:20; 32:7,9; Ps 119:100"}, {"pk": 4040956, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 12, "verse": 13, "text": "Wisdom and strength belong to God;
counsel and understanding are his. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Jb 9:4; 36:5; 38:36"}, {"pk": 4040957, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 12, "verse": 14, "text": "Whatever he tears down cannot be rebuilt;
whoever he imprisons cannot be released. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Jb 11:10; Is 22:22; Rv 3:7"}, {"pk": 4040958, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 12, "verse": 15, "text": "When he withholds water, everything dries up,
and when he releases it, it destroys the land. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Is 41:18; 42:15; 44:3,27"}, {"pk": 4040959, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 12, "verse": 16, "text": "True wisdom and power belong to him.
The deceived and the deceiver are his.
"}, {"pk": 4040960, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 12, "verse": 17, "text": "He leads counselors away barefoot
and makes judges go mad. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Jb 9:24; Is 29:14; 44:25"}, {"pk": 4040961, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 12, "verse": 18, "text": "He releases the bonds [5] put on by kings \u24d9
and fastens a belt around their waists.
", "comment": "\u24d9 Jb 12:21; Is 45:1
[5] Text emended; MT reads discipline"}, {"pk": 4040962, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 12, "verse": 19, "text": "He leads priests away barefoot
and overthrows established leaders. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Is 40:23; Lk 1:52"}, {"pk": 4040963, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 12, "verse": 20, "text": "He deprives trusted advisers of speech
and takes away the elders\u2019 good judgment.
"}, {"pk": 4040964, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 12, "verse": 21, "text": "He pours out contempt on nobles
and disarms [6] the strong.
", "comment": "[6] Lit and loosens the belt of"}, {"pk": 4040965, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 12, "verse": 22, "text": "He reveals mysteries from the darkness
and brings the deepest darkness into the light. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 90:8; Dn 2:22; 1Co 4:5"}, {"pk": 4040966, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 12, "verse": 23, "text": "He makes nations great, then destroys them;
he enlarges nations, \u24dc then leads them away.
", "comment": "\u24dc Ex 34:24; Is 9:3; 26:15"}, {"pk": 4040967, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 12, "verse": 24, "text": "He deprives the world\u2019s leaders of reason,
and makes them wander in a trackless wasteland. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 107:40; Dn 4:33"}, {"pk": 4040968, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 12, "verse": 25, "text": "They grope around in darkness without light;
he makes them stagger like a drunkard. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Dt 28:29; Jb 5:14; Is 59:10"}, {"pk": 4040969, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 13, "verse": 1, "text": "Look, my eyes have seen all this;
my ears \u24d1 have heard and understood it.
", "comment": "\u24d1 Jb 4:12; 33:16; 36:10,15"}, {"pk": 4040970, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 13, "verse": 2, "text": "Everything you know, I also know;
I am not inferior to you. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Jb 12:3; 15:9; 16:2"}, {"pk": 4040971, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 13, "verse": 3, "text": "Yet I prefer to speak to the Almighty
and argue my case before God. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Jb 5:8; 23:4; 40:2"}, {"pk": 4040972, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 13, "verse": 4, "text": "You use lies like plaster;
you are all worthless healers. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Jb 16:2; Ps 69:20; Ec 4:1"}, {"pk": 4040973, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 13, "verse": 5, "text": "If only you would shut up
and let that be your wisdom!
"}, {"pk": 4040974, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 13, "verse": 6, "text": "Hear now my argument,
and listen to my defense. [1]
", "comment": "[1] Lit to the claims of my lips"}, {"pk": 4040975, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 13, "verse": 7, "text": "Would you testify unjustly on God\u2019s behalf
or speak deceitfully for him?
"}, {"pk": 4040976, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 13, "verse": 8, "text": "Would you show partiality \u24d5 to him
or argue the case in his defense?
", "comment": "\u24d5 Dt 10:17; Jb 32:21; 34:19"}, {"pk": 4040977, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 13, "verse": 9, "text": "Would it go well if he examined you?
Could you deceive him as you would deceive a man? \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 44:21; Pr 18:17; Jr 17:10"}, {"pk": 4040978, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 13, "verse": 10, "text": "Surely he would rebuke you
if you secretly showed partiality.
"}, {"pk": 4040979, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 13, "verse": 11, "text": "Would God\u2019s majesty not terrify you? \u24d7
Would his dread not fall on you?
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ex 15:16; Jb 31:23; Is 2:10"}, {"pk": 4040980, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 13, "verse": 12, "text": "Your memorable sayings are proverbs of ash; \u24d8
your defenses are made of clay.
", "comment": "\u24d8 1Sm 24:13; Pr 26:7,9; Is 44:20"}, {"pk": 4040981, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 13, "verse": 13, "text": "Be quiet, [2] and I will speak.
Let whatever comes happen to me.
", "comment": "[2] Lit quiet before me"}, {"pk": 4040982, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 13, "verse": 14, "text": "I will put [3] myself at risk [4]
and take my life in my own hands.
", "comment": "[3] LXX; MT reads Why do I put
[4] Lit I take my flesh in my teeth"}, {"pk": 4040983, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 13, "verse": 15, "text": "Even if he kills me, I will hope in him. [5]
I will still defend \u24d9 my ways before him.
", "comment": "[5] Some Hb mss read I will be without hope
\u24d9 Jb 13:3; 15:3; 23:7"}, {"pk": 4040984, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 13, "verse": 16, "text": "Yes, this will result in my deliverance,
for no godless person \u24da can appear before him.
", "comment": "\u24da Jb 8:13; 15:34; 27:8"}, {"pk": 4040985, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 13, "verse": 17, "text": "Pay close attention to my words;
let my declaration ring in your ears.
"}, {"pk": 4040986, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 13, "verse": 18, "text": "Now then, I have prepared my case; \u24db
I know that I am right.
", "comment": "\u24db Jb 5:8; 23:4; Lm 3:59"}, {"pk": 4040987, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 13, "verse": 19, "text": "Can anyone indict me?
If so, I will be silent and die.
"}, {"pk": 4040988, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 13, "verse": 20, "text": "Only grant these two things to me, God,
so that I will not have to hide from your presence:
"}, {"pk": 4040989, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 13, "verse": 21, "text": "remove your hand from me,
and do not let your terror frighten me. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Jb 6:4; 9:34; Ps 39:10"}, {"pk": 4040990, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 13, "verse": 22, "text": "Then call, and I will answer, \u24dd
or I will speak, and you can respond to me.
", "comment": "\u24dd Jb 9:16; 14:15; Jr 33:3"}, {"pk": 4040991, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 13, "verse": 23, "text": "How many iniquities \u24d0 and sins have I committed? [6]
Reveal to me my transgression and sin.
", "comment": "\u24d0 Jb 7:21; 10:6,14; Is 43:25
[6] Lit sins are to me"}, {"pk": 4040992, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 13, "verse": 24, "text": "Why do you hide your face
and consider me your enemy? \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Jb 19:11; 33:10; Lm 2:5"}, {"pk": 4040993, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 13, "verse": 25, "text": "Will you frighten a wind-driven leaf?
Will you chase after dry straw?
"}, {"pk": 4040994, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 13, "verse": 26, "text": "For you record bitter accusations against me
and make me inherit the iniquities of my youth.
"}, {"pk": 4040995, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 13, "verse": 27, "text": "You put my feet in the stocks
and stand watch over all my paths,
setting a limit for the soles [7] of my feet.
", "comment": "[7] Lit paths. You mark a line around the roots"}, {"pk": 4040996, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 13, "verse": 28, "text": "A person wears out like something rotten,
like a moth-eaten garment. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 102:26; Is 50:9; 51:8"}, {"pk": 4040997, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 14, "verse": 1, "text": "Anyone born of woman
is short of days and full of trouble. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Jb 5:7; 15:35; Is 59:4"}, {"pk": 4040998, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 14, "verse": 2, "text": "He blossoms like a flower, then withers; \u24d4
he flees like a shadow and does not last.
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 103:15-16; Is 40:6-7; Jms 1:10-11"}, {"pk": 4040999, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 14, "verse": 3, "text": "Do you really take notice of one like this?
Will you bring me into judgment against you? [1] \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Jb 22:4; Ps 143:2; 144:3
[1] LXX, Syr, Vg read him"}, {"pk": 4041000, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 14, "verse": 4, "text": "Who can produce something pure from what is impure?
No one!
"}, {"pk": 4041001, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 14, "verse": 5, "text": "Since a person\u2019s days are determined
and the number of his months depends on you,
and since you have set [2] limits he cannot pass, \u24d6
", "comment": "[2] Lit set his
\u24d6 Jb 21:21; Ps 39:4; 90:12"}, {"pk": 4041002, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 14, "verse": 6, "text": "look away from him and let him rest
so that he can enjoy his day like a hired worker. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Jb 7:16; 10:20; Ps 39:13"}, {"pk": 4041003, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 14, "verse": 7, "text": "There is hope for a tree:
If it is cut down, it will sprout again,
and its shoots will not die.
"}, {"pk": 4041004, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 14, "verse": 8, "text": "If its roots grow old in the ground
and its stump starts to die in the soil,
"}, {"pk": 4041005, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 14, "verse": 9, "text": "the scent of water makes it thrive
and produce twigs like a sapling. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Jb 29:19; Ps 1:3; Jr 17:8"}, {"pk": 4041006, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 14, "verse": 10, "text": "But a person dies and fades away;
he breathes his last\u2009\u2014\u2009where is he?
"}, {"pk": 4041007, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 14, "verse": 11, "text": "As water disappears from a lake
and a river becomes parched and dry,
"}, {"pk": 4041008, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 14, "verse": 12, "text": "so people lie down never to rise again.
They will not wake up until the heavens are no more; \u24d9
they will not stir from their sleep.
", "comment": "\u24d9 Is 51:6; Rv 20:11; 21:1"}, {"pk": 4041009, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 14, "verse": 13, "text": "If only you would hide me in Sheol \u24da
and conceal me until your anger \u24db passes.
If only you would appoint a time for me
and then remember me.
", "comment": "\u24db Jb 16:9; 19:11; Ps 30:5
\u24da Jb 11:8; 17:16; Am 9:2"}, {"pk": 4041010, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 14, "verse": 14, "text": "When a person dies, will he come back to life?
If so, I would wait \u24dc all the days of my struggle \u24dd
until my relief comes.
", "comment": "\u24dc Jb 6:8; 13:13; 35:14
\u24dd Jb 7:1; Is 40:2"}, {"pk": 4041011, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 14, "verse": 15, "text": "You would call, and I would answer you.
You would long for the work of your hands. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Jb 9:16; 10:3; 13:22"}, {"pk": 4041012, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 14, "verse": 16, "text": "For then you would count my steps \u24d1
but would not take note \u24d2 of my sin.
", "comment": "\u24d1 Jb 10:6; 31:4; 34:21
\u24d2 Jb 10:14; 33:11; Ps 130:3"}, {"pk": 4041013, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 14, "verse": 17, "text": "My rebellion would be sealed up in a bag,
and you would cover over my iniquity.
"}, {"pk": 4041014, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 14, "verse": 18, "text": "But as a mountain collapses and crumbles
and a rock is dislodged from its place,
"}, {"pk": 4041015, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 14, "verse": 19, "text": "as water wears away stones
and torrents wash away the soil from the land,
so you destroy a man\u2019s hope. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Jb 7:6; 17:15; 19:10"}, {"pk": 4041016, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 14, "verse": 20, "text": "You completely overpower him, and he passes on;
you change his appearance and send him away.
"}, {"pk": 4041017, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 14, "verse": 21, "text": "If his sons receive honor, he does not know it;
if they become insignificant, he is unaware of it. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Jb 21:21; Ec 9:5; Is 63:16"}, {"pk": 4041018, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 14, "verse": 22, "text": "He feels only the pain of his own body
and mourns only for himself.
"}, {"pk": 4041019, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 15, "verse": 1, "text": "Then Eliphaz the Temanite replied:"}, {"pk": 4041020, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 15, "verse": 2, "text": "Does a wise man answer with empty [1] counsel \u24d5
or fill himself [2] with the hot east wind?
", "comment": "\u24d5 Jb 2:10; 6:26; 27:12
[1] Lit windy; Jb 16:3
[2] Lit his belly"}, {"pk": 4041021, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 15, "verse": 3, "text": "Should he argue \u24d6 with useless talk
or with words that serve no good purpose?
", "comment": "\u24d6 Jb 13:3,15; 23:7"}, {"pk": 4041022, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 15, "verse": 4, "text": "But you even undermine the fear of God
and hinder meditation before him.
"}, {"pk": 4041023, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 15, "verse": 5, "text": "Your iniquity \u24d7 teaches you what to say,
and you choose the language of the crafty.
", "comment": "\u24d7 Jb 13:23,26; 14:17; 22:5"}, {"pk": 4041024, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 15, "verse": 6, "text": "Your own mouth condemns you, not I;
your own lips testify against you. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 2Sm 1:16; Jb 9:20; Lk 19:22"}, {"pk": 4041025, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 15, "verse": 7, "text": "Were you the first human ever born,
or were you brought forth before the hills? \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Jb 38:21; Ps 90:2; Pr 8:25"}, {"pk": 4041026, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 15, "verse": 8, "text": "Do you listen in on the council of God,
or have a monopoly on wisdom? \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Jr 23:18; Rm 11:34; 1Co 2:11"}, {"pk": 4041027, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 15, "verse": 9, "text": "What do you know that we don\u2019t?
What do you understand that is not clear to us?
"}, {"pk": 4041028, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 15, "verse": 10, "text": "Both the gray-haired and the elderly are with us\u2014
older than your father.
"}, {"pk": 4041029, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 15, "verse": 11, "text": "Are God\u2019s consolations not enough for you,
even the words that deal gently with you?
"}, {"pk": 4041030, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 15, "verse": 12, "text": "Why has your heart misled you,
and why do your eyes flash
"}, {"pk": 4041031, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 15, "verse": 13, "text": "as you turn your anger [3] against God
and allow such words to leave your mouth?
", "comment": "[3] Or spirit"}, {"pk": 4041032, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 15, "verse": 14, "text": "What is a mere human, that he should be pure, \u24db
or one born of a woman, that he should be righteous?
", "comment": "\u24db Jb 4:17; 25:4; Pr 20:9"}, {"pk": 4041033, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 15, "verse": 15, "text": "If God puts no trust in his holy ones \u24dc
and the heavens are not pure in his sight, \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dc Jb 5:1; Ps 89:5-7; Dn 4:17
\u24dd Jb 4:18; 21:22; 25:5"}, {"pk": 4041034, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 15, "verse": 16, "text": "how much less one who is revolting and corrupt, \u24d0
who drinks injustice \u24d1 like water?
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 14:3; 53:3
\u24d1 Jb 34:7; Ps 14:3"}, {"pk": 4041035, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 15, "verse": 17, "text": "Listen to me and I will inform you.
I will describe what I have seen,
"}, {"pk": 4041036, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 15, "verse": 18, "text": "what the wise have declared and not concealed,
that came from their ancestors, \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Dt 4:32; 32:7; Jb 8:8"}, {"pk": 4041037, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 15, "verse": 19, "text": "to whom alone the land was given
when no foreigner passed among them.
"}, {"pk": 4041038, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 15, "verse": 20, "text": "A wicked person writhes in pain all his days,
throughout the number of years reserved for the ruthless.
"}, {"pk": 4041039, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 15, "verse": 21, "text": "Dreadful sounds fill his ears;
when he is at peace, a robber attacks him.
"}, {"pk": 4041040, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 15, "verse": 22, "text": "He doesn\u2019t believe he will return from darkness;
he is destined for the sword. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Dt 32:41-42; Jb 19:29; Is 66:16"}, {"pk": 4041041, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 15, "verse": 23, "text": "He wanders about for food, asking, \u201cWhere is it?\u201d
He knows the day of darkness is at hand.
"}, {"pk": 4041042, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 15, "verse": 24, "text": "Trouble \u24d4 and distress terrify him,
overwhelming him like a king prepared for battle.
", "comment": "\u24d4 1Sm 22:2; Jb 36:19; Ps 107:6,13,19,28"}, {"pk": 4041043, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 15, "verse": 25, "text": "For he has stretched out his hand \u24d5 against God
and has arrogantly opposed the Almighty.
", "comment": "\u24d5 Is 5:25; 9:16,20; Jr 21:5"}, {"pk": 4041044, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 15, "verse": 26, "text": "He rushes headlong at him
with his thick, studded shields.
"}, {"pk": 4041045, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 15, "verse": 27, "text": "Though his face is covered with fat [4]
and his waistline bulges with it,
", "comment": "[4] Lit with his fat"}, {"pk": 4041046, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 15, "verse": 28, "text": "he will dwell in ruined cities,
in abandoned houses destined to become piles of rubble. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Jb 3:14; Ps 109:10; Is 5:9"}, {"pk": 4041047, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 15, "verse": 29, "text": "He will no longer be rich; his wealth will not endure.
His possessions [5] will not increase in the land.
", "comment": "[5] Text emended; MT reads Their gain"}, {"pk": 4041048, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 15, "verse": 30, "text": "He will not escape from the darkness;
flames will wither his shoots,
and by the breath of God\u2019s mouth, he will depart. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Jb 4:9; 22:20; 2Th 2:8"}, {"pk": 4041049, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 15, "verse": 31, "text": "Let him not put trust in worthless things, being led astray,
for what he gets in exchange will prove worthless.
"}, {"pk": 4041050, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 15, "verse": 32, "text": "It will be accomplished before his time,
and his branch will not flourish.
"}, {"pk": 4041051, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 15, "verse": 33, "text": "He will be like a vine that drops its unripe grapes \u24d8
and like an olive tree that sheds its blossoms.
", "comment": "\u24d8 Is 18:5; Jr 31:29-30; Ezk 18:2"}, {"pk": 4041052, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 15, "verse": 34, "text": "For the company of the godless \u24d9 will have no children,
and fire will consume the tents of those who offer bribes.
", "comment": "\u24d9 Jb 8:13; 13:16; 27:8"}, {"pk": 4041053, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 15, "verse": 35, "text": "They conceive trouble \u24da and give birth to evil;
their womb \u24db prepares deception. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24da Jb 4:8; 5:7; Is 59:4
\u24db Jb 32:19; 37:1; Pr 20:27,30
\u24dc Ps 7:14; Is 59:4; Hs 10:13"}, {"pk": 4041054, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 16, "verse": 1, "text": "Then Job answered:"}, {"pk": 4041055, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 16, "verse": 2, "text": "I have heard many things like these.
You are all miserable comforters. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Jb 13:4; Ps 69:20; Ec 4:1"}, {"pk": 4041056, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 16, "verse": 3, "text": "Is there no end to your empty [1] \u24d0 words?
What provokes you that you continue testifying?
", "comment": "[1] Lit windy; Jb 15:2
\u24d0 Jb 15:2"}, {"pk": 4041057, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 16, "verse": 4, "text": "If you were in my place I could also talk like you.
I could string words together against you
and shake my head at you.
"}, {"pk": 4041058, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 16, "verse": 5, "text": "Instead, I would encourage you with my mouth,
and the consolation from my lips would bring relief. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Dt 3:28; Jb 4:4; Is 41:10"}, {"pk": 4041059, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 16, "verse": 6, "text": "If I speak, my suffering is not relieved,
and if I hold back, does any of it leave me?
"}, {"pk": 4041060, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 16, "verse": 7, "text": "Surely he [2] has now exhausted me.
You have devastated my entire family.
", "comment": "[2] Or it"}, {"pk": 4041061, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 16, "verse": 8, "text": "You have shriveled me up [3] \u2009\u2014\u2009it has become a witness;
my frailty rises up against me and testifies to my face.
", "comment": "[3] Or have seized me; Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4041062, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 16, "verse": 9, "text": "His anger tears at me, and he harasses \u24d2 me.
He gnashes his teeth at me.
My enemy pierces me with his eyes.
", "comment": "\u24d2 Gn 49:23; Jb 30:21; Ps 55:3"}, {"pk": 4041063, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 16, "verse": 10, "text": "They open their mouths against me
and strike my cheeks with contempt; \u24d3
they join themselves together against me.
", "comment": "\u24d3 1Kg 22:24; Lm 3:30; Mc 5:1"}, {"pk": 4041064, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 16, "verse": 11, "text": "God hands me over to the unjust; [4]
he throws me to the wicked.
", "comment": "[4] LXX, Vg; MT reads to a boy"}, {"pk": 4041065, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 16, "verse": 12, "text": "I was at ease, but he shattered me;
he seized me by the scruff of the neck
and smashed me to pieces.
He set me up as his target; \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Jb 7:20; Lm 3:12"}, {"pk": 4041066, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 16, "verse": 13, "text": "his archers [5] surround me.
He pierces my kidneys without mercy
and pours my bile on the ground.
", "comment": "[5] Or arrows"}, {"pk": 4041067, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 16, "verse": 14, "text": "He breaks through my defenses again and again; [6]
he charges at me like a warrior. \u24d5
", "comment": "[6] Lit through me, breach on breach
\u24d5 Jb 30:14; Jl 2:7"}, {"pk": 4041068, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 16, "verse": 15, "text": "I have sewn sackcloth over my skin;
I have buried my strength [7] in the dust. \u24d6
", "comment": "[7] Lit horn
\u24d6 Jb 30:19; Ps 7:5; 75:10"}, {"pk": 4041069, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 16, "verse": 16, "text": "My face has grown red with weeping,
and darkness \u24d7 covers my eyes,
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 44:19; 107:10; Jr 13:16"}, {"pk": 4041070, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 16, "verse": 17, "text": "although my hands are free from violence \u24d8
and my prayer is pure.
", "comment": "\u24d8 Is 53:9; 59:6; Jnh 3:8"}, {"pk": 4041071, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 16, "verse": 18, "text": "Earth, do not cover my blood;
may my cry for help find no resting place. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Gn 4:10; Is 26:21; Ezk 24:7-8"}, {"pk": 4041072, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 16, "verse": 19, "text": "Even now my witness is in heaven,
and my advocate is in the heights! \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Jb 22:12; Rm 1:9; 1Th 2:5"}, {"pk": 4041073, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 16, "verse": 20, "text": "My friends scoff at me
as I weep before God.
"}, {"pk": 4041074, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 16, "verse": 21, "text": "I wish that someone might argue for a man with God \u24db
just as anyone [8] would for a friend.
", "comment": "[8] Lit a son of man
\u24db Jb 31:35; Ec 6:10; Is 45:9"}, {"pk": 4041075, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 16, "verse": 22, "text": "For only a few years will pass
before I go the way of no return.
"}, {"pk": 4041076, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 17, "verse": 1, "text": "My spirit is broken.
My days are extinguished.
A graveyard \u24dc awaits me.
", "comment": "\u24dc Jb 3:22; 5:26; 10:19"}, {"pk": 4041077, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 17, "verse": 2, "text": "Surely mockers surround [1] me,
and my eyes must gaze at their rebellion. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 22:7; 119:51; Jr 20:7
[1] Lit are with"}, {"pk": 4041078, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 17, "verse": 3, "text": "Accept my pledge! Put up security for me. \u24d0
Who else will be my sponsor? [2]
", "comment": "[2] Or Who is there that will shake hands with me?
\u24d0 Gn 43:9; Ps 119:122; Pr 6:1"}, {"pk": 4041079, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 17, "verse": 4, "text": "You have closed their minds to understanding,
therefore you will not honor them.
"}, {"pk": 4041080, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 17, "verse": 5, "text": "If a man denounces his friends for a price,
the eyes of his children will fail.
"}, {"pk": 4041081, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 17, "verse": 6, "text": "He has made me an object of scorn to the people;
I have become a man people spit at. [3] \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Nm 12:14; Is 50:6; Mt 27:30
[3] Lit become a spitting to the faces"}, {"pk": 4041082, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 17, "verse": 7, "text": "My eyes have grown dim from grief,
and my whole body has become but a shadow.
"}, {"pk": 4041083, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 17, "verse": 8, "text": "The upright are appalled \u24d2 at this,
and the innocent are roused against the godless.
", "comment": "\u24d2 Jb 18:20; 21:5; Dn 4:19"}, {"pk": 4041084, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 17, "verse": 9, "text": "Yet the righteous person will hold to his way,
and the one whose hands are clean \u24d3 will grow stronger.
", "comment": "\u24d3 2Sm 22:21; Jb 22:30; Ps 24:4"}, {"pk": 4041085, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 17, "verse": 10, "text": "But come back and try again, all of you. [4]
I will not find a wise man among you.
", "comment": "[4] Some Hb mss, LXX, Vg; other Hb mss read them"}, {"pk": 4041086, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 17, "verse": 11, "text": "My days have slipped by;
my plans have been ruined,
even the things dear to my heart.
"}, {"pk": 4041087, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 17, "verse": 12, "text": "They turned night into day
and made light seem near in the face of darkness. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Jb 11:17; Ps 37:6; Is 58:8,10"}, {"pk": 4041088, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 17, "verse": 13, "text": "If I await Sheol as my home,
spread out my bed in darkness,
"}, {"pk": 4041089, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 17, "verse": 14, "text": "and say to corruption, \u201cYou are my father,\u201d
and to the maggot, \u201cMy mother\u201d or \u201cMy sister,\u201d \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Jb 3:15; 30:23; Ec 12:5"}, {"pk": 4041090, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 17, "verse": 15, "text": "where then is my hope? \u24d6
Who can see any hope for me?
", "comment": "\u24d6 Jb 7:6; 14:19; 19:10"}, {"pk": 4041091, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 17, "verse": 16, "text": "Will it go down to the gates of Sheol, \u24d7
or will we descend together to the dust?
", "comment": "\u24d7 Jb 7:9; 11:8; 14:13"}, {"pk": 4041092, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 18, "verse": 1, "text": "Then Bildad the Shuhite \u24d8 replied:", "comment": "\u24d8 Jb 2:11; 8:1; 25:1"}, {"pk": 4041093, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 18, "verse": 2, "text": "How long until you stop talking?
Show some sense, and then we can talk.
"}, {"pk": 4041094, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 18, "verse": 3, "text": "Why are we regarded as cattle,
as stupid in your sight?
"}, {"pk": 4041095, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 18, "verse": 4, "text": "You who tear yourself in anger [1] \u2009\u2014
should the earth be abandoned on your account,
or a rock be removed from its place?
", "comment": "[1] Lit He who tears himself in his anger"}, {"pk": 4041096, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 18, "verse": 5, "text": "Yes, the light \u24d9 of the wicked \u24da is extinguished;
the flame of his fire does not glow.
", "comment": "\u24d9 Jb 21:17; Pr 13:9; 24:20
\u24da Jb 3:17; 9:22; 11:20"}, {"pk": 4041097, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 18, "verse": 6, "text": "The light in his tent grows dark, \u24db
and the lamp beside him is put out.
", "comment": "\u24db Jb 8:22; 18:14; Ps 52:5"}, {"pk": 4041098, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 18, "verse": 7, "text": "His powerful stride is shortened,
and his own schemes trip him up. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Jb 5:13; Pr 4:12"}, {"pk": 4041099, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 18, "verse": 8, "text": "For his own feet lead him into a net,
and he strays into its mesh.
"}, {"pk": 4041100, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 18, "verse": 9, "text": "A trap catches him by the heel;
a noose seizes him.
"}, {"pk": 4041101, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 18, "verse": 10, "text": "A rope lies hidden for him on the ground,
and a snare waits for him along the path.
"}, {"pk": 4041102, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 18, "verse": 11, "text": "Terrors frighten him on every side \u24dd
and harass him at every step.
", "comment": "\u24dd Jb 20:25; 27:20; Jr 6:25"}, {"pk": 4041103, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 18, "verse": 12, "text": "His strength is depleted;
disaster lies ready for him to stumble. [2]
", "comment": "[2] Or disaster hungers for him"}, {"pk": 4041104, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 18, "verse": 13, "text": "Parts of his skin are eaten away;
death\u2019s firstborn consumes his limbs.
"}, {"pk": 4041105, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 18, "verse": 14, "text": "He is ripped from the security of his tent
and marched away to the king of terrors.
"}, {"pk": 4041106, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 18, "verse": 15, "text": "Nothing he owned remains in his tent.
Burning sulfur \u24d0 is scattered over his home.
", "comment": "\u24d0 Gn 19:24; Ps 11:6; Ezk 38:22"}, {"pk": 4041107, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 18, "verse": 16, "text": "His roots below dry up,
and his branches above wither away. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Is 5:24; Hs 9:16; Am 2:9"}, {"pk": 4041108, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 18, "verse": 17, "text": "All memory \u24d2 of him perishes from the earth;
he has no name anywhere. [3]
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 34:16; 109:13,15; Pr 10:7
[3] Or name in the streets"}, {"pk": 4041109, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 18, "verse": 18, "text": "He is driven from light to darkness
and chased from the inhabited world.
"}, {"pk": 4041110, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 18, "verse": 19, "text": "He has no children or descendants among his people,
no survivor where he used to live. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Gn 21:23; Is 14:22; Lm 2:22"}, {"pk": 4041111, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 18, "verse": 20, "text": "Those in the west are appalled \u24d4 at his fate,
while those in the east tremble in horror.
", "comment": "\u24d4 Jr 2:12; Ezk 27:35; 32:10"}, {"pk": 4041112, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 18, "verse": 21, "text": "Indeed, such is the dwelling of the unjust man,
and this is the place of the one who does not know God. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Jb 21:28; Jr 9:3; 1Th 4:5"}, {"pk": 4041113, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 19, "verse": 1, "text": "Then Job answered:"}, {"pk": 4041114, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 19, "verse": 2, "text": "How long will you torment me
and crush me with words?
"}, {"pk": 4041115, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 19, "verse": 3, "text": "You have humiliated me ten times now,
and you mistreat [1] me without shame. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Gn 31:7; Nm 14:22; Pr 25:8
[1] Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4041116, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 19, "verse": 4, "text": "Even if it is true that I have sinned,
my mistake concerns only [2] me.
", "comment": "[2] Lit mistake lives with"}, {"pk": 4041117, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 19, "verse": 5, "text": "If you really want to appear superior \u24d7 to me
and would use my disgrace as evidence against me,
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 35:26; 38:16; 55:12"}, {"pk": 4041118, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 19, "verse": 6, "text": "then understand that it is God who has wronged me
and caught me in his net. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Jb 27:2; Lm 3:5; Ezk 12:13"}, {"pk": 4041119, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 19, "verse": 7, "text": "I cry out: \u201cViolence!\u201d but get no response; \u24d9
I call for help, but there is no justice.
", "comment": "\u24d9 Jb 30:20; Lm 3:8; Hab 1:2"}, {"pk": 4041120, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 19, "verse": 8, "text": "He has blocked \u24da my way so that I cannot pass through;
he has veiled my paths with darkness. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24da Jb 3:23; Lm 3:9; Hs 2:6
\u24db Jb 29:3; 30:26; Is 59:9"}, {"pk": 4041121, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 19, "verse": 9, "text": "He has stripped me of my honor
and removed the crown from my head.
"}, {"pk": 4041122, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 19, "verse": 10, "text": "He tears me down on every side so that I am ruined. [3]
He uproots my hope like a tree. \u24dc
", "comment": "[3] Lit gone
\u24dc Dt 28:63; Jb 24:20; Ps 52:5"}, {"pk": 4041123, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 19, "verse": 11, "text": "His anger \u24dd burns against me,
and he regards me as one of his enemies. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24dd Jb 16:9; 21:17; 40:11
\u24d0 Jb 13:24; 33:10; Lm 2:5"}, {"pk": 4041124, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 19, "verse": 12, "text": "His troops advance together;
they construct a ramp [4] against me
and camp \u24d1 around my tent.
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 27:3; Is 29:3; Jr 50:29
[4] Lit they raise up their way"}, {"pk": 4041125, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 19, "verse": 13, "text": "He has removed my brothers from me;
my acquaintances have abandoned me. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 31:11; 38:11; 88:8,18"}, {"pk": 4041126, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 19, "verse": 14, "text": "My relatives stop coming by,
and my close friends have forgotten me.
"}, {"pk": 4041127, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 19, "verse": 15, "text": "My house guests [5] and female servants regard me as a stranger;
I am a foreigner in their sight. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Gn 31:15; Ps 69:8; Mt 10:36
[5] Or The resident aliens in my household"}, {"pk": 4041128, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 19, "verse": 16, "text": "I call for my servant, but he does not answer,
even if I beg him with my own mouth.
"}, {"pk": 4041129, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 19, "verse": 17, "text": "My breath is offensive to my wife,
and my own family [6] finds me repulsive.
", "comment": "[6] Lit and the sons of my belly"}, {"pk": 4041130, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 19, "verse": 18, "text": "Even young boys scorn me.
When I stand up, they mock me. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 2Kg 2:23; Jb 29:8"}, {"pk": 4041131, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 19, "verse": 19, "text": "All of my best friends [7] despise me, \u24d5
and those I love have turned against me. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d5 Jb 30:10; Ps 89:38; Am 5:10
[7] Lit of the men of my council
\u24d6 Ps 41:9; 55:11-12; Jn 13:18"}, {"pk": 4041132, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 19, "verse": 20, "text": "My skin and my flesh cling to my bones;
I have escaped with only the skin of my teeth.
"}, {"pk": 4041133, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 19, "verse": 21, "text": "Have mercy on me, my friends, \u24d7 have mercy,
for God\u2019s hand \u24d8 has struck me. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Jb 1:11; 2:5; 6:7
\u24d7 Jb 6:14; Ps 38:11; Pr 17:17
\u24d8 Ru 1:13; Jb 12:9; Is 41:20"}, {"pk": 4041134, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 19, "verse": 22, "text": "Why do you persecute me as God does?
Will you never get enough of my flesh?
"}, {"pk": 4041135, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 19, "verse": 23, "text": "I wish that my words were written down,
that they were recorded on a scroll
"}, {"pk": 4041136, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 19, "verse": 24, "text": "or were inscribed in stone forever
by an iron stylus and lead!
"}, {"pk": 4041137, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 19, "verse": 25, "text": "But I know that my Redeemer lives, [8] \u24da
and at the end he will stand on the dust. \u24db
", "comment": "[8] Or know my living Redeemer
\u24da Jb 16:19; Pr 23:11; Jr 50:34
\u24db Is 44:6; 48:12; Rv 1:17-18"}, {"pk": 4041138, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 19, "verse": 26, "text": "Even after my skin has been destroyed, [9]
yet I will see God in [10] my flesh. \u24dc
", "comment": "[10] Or apart from
[9] Lit skin which they destroyed, or skin they destroyed in this way
\u24dc Ps 17:15; Is 6:1; 1Co 13:12"}, {"pk": 4041139, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 19, "verse": 27, "text": "I will see him myself;
my eyes will look at him, and not as a stranger. [11]
My heart longs [12] within me. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 73:26; 84:2; 119:81
[11] Or not a stranger
[12] Lit My kidneys grow faint"}, {"pk": 4041140, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 19, "verse": 28, "text": "If you say, \u201cHow will we pursue him,
since the root of the problem lies with him?\u201d [13]
", "comment": "[13] Some Hb mss, LXX, Vg; other Hb mss read me"}, {"pk": 4041141, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 19, "verse": 29, "text": "then be afraid of the sword,
because wrath brings punishment by the sword, \u24d0
so that you may know there is a judgment.
", "comment": "\u24d0 Jb 15:22; Is 66:16; Ezk 32:10"}, {"pk": 4041142, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 20, "verse": 1, "text": "Then Zophar the Naamathite \u24d1 replied:", "comment": "\u24d1 Jb 2:11; 11:1; 42:9"}, {"pk": 4041143, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 20, "verse": 2, "text": "This is why my unsettling thoughts compel me to answer,
because I am upset! [1]
", "comment": "[1] Lit because of my feeling within me"}, {"pk": 4041144, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 20, "verse": 3, "text": "I have heard a rebuke that insults me,
and my understanding [2] makes me reply. \u24d2
", "comment": "[2] Lit and a spirit from my understanding
\u24d2 Jb 19:3; 32:18; Ac 2:20"}, {"pk": 4041145, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 20, "verse": 4, "text": "Don\u2019t you know that ever since antiquity,
from the time a human was placed on earth,
"}, {"pk": 4041146, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 20, "verse": 5, "text": "the joy of the wicked has been brief
and the happiness of the godless has lasted only a moment? \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Jb 8:12-13; Ps 37:35-36; 92:7"}, {"pk": 4041147, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 20, "verse": 6, "text": "Though his arrogance reaches heaven,
and his head touches the clouds, \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Gn 11:4; Is 14:13-14; Ob 3-4"}, {"pk": 4041148, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 20, "verse": 7, "text": "he will vanish forever like his own dung.
Those who know [3] him will ask, \u201cWhere is he?\u201d \u24d5
", "comment": "[3] Lit have seen
\u24d5 Jb 4:20; Ps 90:5-6; Jms 4:14"}, {"pk": 4041149, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 20, "verse": 8, "text": "He will fly away like a dream and never be found;
he will be chased away like a vision in the night. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 73:20; 90:5; Is 29:7"}, {"pk": 4041150, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 20, "verse": 9, "text": "The eye that saw him will see him no more, \u24d7
and his household will no longer see him. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d7 Jb 7:8,21; Ps 37:36
\u24d8 Jb 7:10; 8:18; Ps 103:16"}, {"pk": 4041151, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 20, "verse": 10, "text": "His children will beg from [4] the poor,
for his own hands must give back his wealth.
", "comment": "[4] Or children must compensate"}, {"pk": 4041152, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 20, "verse": 11, "text": "His frame may be full of youthful vigor,
but it will lie down with him in dust. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Jb 7:21; 17:16; Ps 7:5"}, {"pk": 4041153, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 20, "verse": 12, "text": "Though evil tastes sweet in his mouth
and he conceals it under his tongue,
"}, {"pk": 4041154, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 20, "verse": 13, "text": "though he cherishes it and will not let it go
but keeps it in his mouth, \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 10:7; Pr 9:17; 20:17"}, {"pk": 4041155, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 20, "verse": 14, "text": "yet the food in his stomach turns
into cobras\u2019 venom inside him.
"}, {"pk": 4041156, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 20, "verse": 15, "text": "He swallows wealth but must vomit it up;
God will force it from his stomach.
"}, {"pk": 4041157, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 20, "verse": 16, "text": "He will suck the poison of cobras;
a viper\u2019s fangs [5] will kill him. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Dt 32:33; Pr 23:32; Is 59:5
[5] Lit tongue"}, {"pk": 4041158, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 20, "verse": 17, "text": "He will not enjoy the streams,
the rivers flowing with honey and curds. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Dt 32:13; Jb 29:6; Ps 36:8"}, {"pk": 4041159, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 20, "verse": 18, "text": "He must return the fruit of his labor without consuming it;
he doesn\u2019t enjoy the profits from his trading.
"}, {"pk": 4041160, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 20, "verse": 19, "text": "For he oppressed and abandoned the poor;
he seized a house he did not build. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Dt 28:30; Is 5:8; Mc 2:2"}, {"pk": 4041161, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 20, "verse": 20, "text": "Because his appetite is never satisfied, [6]
he does not let anything he desires escape.
", "comment": "[6] Lit Because he does not know ease in his stomach"}, {"pk": 4041162, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 20, "verse": 21, "text": "Nothing is left for him to consume; \u24d0
therefore, his prosperity will not last.
", "comment": "\u24d0 Jb 15:29; Pr 17:1; Ec 5:13"}, {"pk": 4041163, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 20, "verse": 22, "text": "At the height of his success [7] distress will come to him; \u24d1
the full weight of misery [8] will crush him.
", "comment": "[7] Lit In the fullness of his excess
\u24d1 Jdg 2:15; Jb 21:17; Zph 1:17
[8] Some Hb mss, LXX, Vg; other Hb mss read the hand of everyone in misery"}, {"pk": 4041164, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 20, "verse": 23, "text": "When he fills his stomach,
God will send his burning anger against him,
raining \u24d2 it down on him while he is eating. [9]
", "comment": "\u24d2 Gn 19:24; Ps 11:6; Ezk 38:22
[9] Text emended; MT reads him, against his flesh"}, {"pk": 4041165, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 20, "verse": 24, "text": "If he flees from an iron weapon,
an arrow from a bronze bow will pierce him.
"}, {"pk": 4041166, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 20, "verse": 25, "text": "He pulls it out of his back,
the flashing tip out of his liver. [10]
Terrors come over him. \u24d3
", "comment": "[10] Or gallbladder
\u24d3 Jb 18:11; 27:20; Jr 6:25"}, {"pk": 4041167, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 20, "verse": 26, "text": "Total darkness is reserved for his treasures.
A fire unfanned by human hands will consume \u24d4 him;
it will feed on what is left in his tent.
", "comment": "\u24d4 Jb 15:34; Ps 21:9; 50:3"}, {"pk": 4041168, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 20, "verse": 27, "text": "The heavens will expose his iniquity, \u24d5
and the earth will rise up against him. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d5 Jb 13:23,26; 15:5; 22:5
\u24d6 Dt 4:26; Jb 16:18-19; Ps 50:4"}, {"pk": 4041169, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 20, "verse": 28, "text": "The possessions in his house will be removed,
flowing away on the day of God\u2019s anger.
"}, {"pk": 4041170, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 20, "verse": 29, "text": "This is the wicked person\u2019s lot \u24d7 from God,
the inheritance God ordained for him.
", "comment": "\u24d7 Jb 27:13; 31:2; Ps 17:14"}, {"pk": 4041171, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 21, "verse": 1, "text": "Then Job answered:"}, {"pk": 4041172, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 21, "verse": 2, "text": "Pay close attention to my words;
let this be the consolation you offer.
"}, {"pk": 4041173, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 21, "verse": 3, "text": "Bear with me while I speak;
then after I have spoken, you may continue mocking.
"}, {"pk": 4041174, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 21, "verse": 4, "text": "As for me, is my complaint \u24d8 against a human being?
Then why shouldn\u2019t I be impatient?
", "comment": "\u24d8 Jb 7:11; 10:1; 27:13"}, {"pk": 4041175, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 21, "verse": 5, "text": "Look at me and shudder; \u24d9
put your hand over your mouth. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24d9 Jb 17:8; 18:20; Dn 4:19
\u24da Jdg 18:19; Jb 29:9; 40:4"}, {"pk": 4041176, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 21, "verse": 6, "text": "When I think about it, I am terrified
and my body trembles \u24db in horror.
", "comment": "\u24db Jb 4:14; Ps 55:5; 119:120"}, {"pk": 4041177, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 21, "verse": 7, "text": "Why do the wicked continue to live,
growing old and becoming powerful?
"}, {"pk": 4041178, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 21, "verse": 8, "text": "Their children are established while they are still alive, [1]
and their descendants, before their eyes.
", "comment": "[1] Lit established before them with them"}, {"pk": 4041179, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 21, "verse": 9, "text": "Their homes are secure and free of fear; \u24dc
no rod from God strikes them. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dc Jb 5:24; 8:6; 12:6
\u24dd Jb 9:34; Ps 73:5"}, {"pk": 4041180, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 21, "verse": 10, "text": "Their bulls breed without fail;
their cows calve and do not miscarry.
"}, {"pk": 4041181, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 21, "verse": 11, "text": "They let their little ones run around like lambs;
their children skip about,
"}, {"pk": 4041182, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 21, "verse": 12, "text": "singing to the tambourine and lyre
and rejoicing at the sound of the flute. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Jb 30:31; Ps 81:2; 150:4"}, {"pk": 4041183, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 21, "verse": 13, "text": "They spend [2] their days in prosperity \u24d1
and go down to Sheol in peace.
", "comment": "[2] Alt Hb tradition reads fully enjoy
\u24d1 Jb 36:11; Ps 37:7; 73:12"}, {"pk": 4041184, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 21, "verse": 14, "text": "Yet they say to God, \u201cLeave us alone!
We don\u2019t want to know your ways. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Jb 22:17; Ps 95:10; Pr 1:29"}, {"pk": 4041185, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 21, "verse": 15, "text": "Who is the Almighty, that we should serve him,
and what will we gain by pleading with him?\u201d \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ex 5:2; Jb 34:9; Mal 3:14"}, {"pk": 4041186, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 21, "verse": 16, "text": "But their prosperity is not of their own doing.
The counsel of the wicked is far from me! \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Jb 22:18; Ps 1:1; Pr 1:10"}, {"pk": 4041187, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 21, "verse": 17, "text": "How often is the lamp \u24d5 of the wicked put out?
Does disaster [3] come on them?
Does he apportion destruction in his anger?
", "comment": "\u24d5 Jb 18:5; Pr 13:9; 24:20
[3] Lit their disaster"}, {"pk": 4041188, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 21, "verse": 18, "text": "Are they like straw before the wind,
like chaff \u24d6 a storm sweeps away?
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 1:4; 35:5; Is 17:13"}, {"pk": 4041189, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 21, "verse": 19, "text": "God reserves a person\u2019s punishment for his children. \u24d7
Let God repay the person himself, so that he may know it.
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ex 20:5; Jr 31:29; Lm 5:7"}, {"pk": 4041190, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 21, "verse": 20, "text": "Let his own eyes see his demise;
let him drink from the Almighty\u2019s wrath! \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 75:8; Is 51:17; Jr 25:15"}, {"pk": 4041191, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 21, "verse": 21, "text": "For what does he care about his family once he is dead, \u24d9
when the number of his months has run out? \u24da
", "comment": "\u24d9 Jb 14:21; Ec 9:5; Is 63:16
\u24da Jb 14:5; Ps 39:4; 90:12"}, {"pk": 4041192, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 21, "verse": 22, "text": "Can anyone teach God knowledge, \u24db
since he judges the exalted ones? [4]
", "comment": "\u24db Is 40:13-14; Rm 11:34; 1Co 2:16
[4] Probably angels"}, {"pk": 4041193, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 21, "verse": 23, "text": "One person dies in excellent health, [5]
completely secure [6] and at ease.
", "comment": "[5] Lit in bone of his perfection
[6] Text emended; MT reads health, all at ease"}, {"pk": 4041194, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 21, "verse": 24, "text": "His body is [7] well fed, [8]
and his bones are full of marrow. [9]
", "comment": "[7] Or His sides are; Hb obscure
[8] Lit is full of milk
[9] Lit and the marrow of his bones is watered"}, {"pk": 4041195, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 21, "verse": 25, "text": "Yet another person dies with a bitter \u24dc soul,
having never tasted prosperity.
", "comment": "\u24dc 1Sm 1:10; Jb 7:11; 10:1"}, {"pk": 4041196, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 21, "verse": 26, "text": "But they both lie in the dust,
and worms cover them. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Jb 20:11; Ec 9:2-3; Is 14:11"}, {"pk": 4041197, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 21, "verse": 27, "text": "I know your thoughts very well,
the schemes by which you would wrong me.
"}, {"pk": 4041198, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 21, "verse": 28, "text": "For you say, \u201cWhere now is the nobleman\u2019s house?\u201d
and \u201cWhere are the tents \u24d0 the wicked lived in?\u201d
", "comment": "\u24d0 Jb 8:22; 18:21; Ps 55:15"}, {"pk": 4041199, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 21, "verse": 29, "text": "Have you never consulted those who travel the roads?
Don\u2019t you accept their reports? [10]
", "comment": "[10] Lit signs"}, {"pk": 4041200, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 21, "verse": 30, "text": "Indeed, the evil person is spared from the day of disaster,
rescued from the day of wrath.
"}, {"pk": 4041201, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 21, "verse": 31, "text": "Who would denounce his behavior to his face?
Who would repay \u24d1 him for what he has done?
", "comment": "\u24d1 Dt 7:10; Jb 34:11; Ps 62:12"}, {"pk": 4041202, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 21, "verse": 32, "text": "He is carried to the grave,
and someone keeps watch over his tomb.
"}, {"pk": 4041203, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 21, "verse": 33, "text": "The dirt on his grave is [11] sweet to him.
Everyone follows behind him,
and those who go before him are without number.
", "comment": "[11] Lit The clods of the wadi are"}, {"pk": 4041204, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 21, "verse": 34, "text": "So how can you offer me such futile comfort?
Your answers are deceptive.
"}, {"pk": 4041205, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 22, "verse": 1, "text": "Then Eliphaz the Temanite replied:"}, {"pk": 4041206, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 22, "verse": 2, "text": "Can a man be of any use to God?
Can even a wise man be of use to him?
"}, {"pk": 4041207, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 22, "verse": 3, "text": "Does it delight the Almighty if you are righteous?
Does he profit if you perfect your behavior? \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Jb 35:7; Ps 16:2; Lk 17:10"}, {"pk": 4041208, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 22, "verse": 4, "text": "Does he correct you and take you to court
because of your piety? \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Jb 14:3; Ps 143:2"}, {"pk": 4041209, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 22, "verse": 5, "text": "Isn\u2019t your wickedness abundant
and aren\u2019t your iniquities endless?
"}, {"pk": 4041210, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 22, "verse": 6, "text": "For you took collateral \u24d4 from your brothers without cause,
stripping off their clothes and leaving them naked.
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ex 22:26; Dt 24:6,17; Ezk 18:12"}, {"pk": 4041211, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 22, "verse": 7, "text": "You gave no water to the thirsty
and withheld food from the famished, \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Jb 31:17; Is 58:7; Mt 25:42"}, {"pk": 4041212, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 22, "verse": 8, "text": "while the land belonged to a powerful man
and an influential man lived on it.
"}, {"pk": 4041213, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 22, "verse": 9, "text": "You sent widows away empty-handed,
and the strength of the fatherless \u24d6 was [1] crushed.
", "comment": "\u24d6 Jb 24:3; Is 10:2; Ezk 22:7
[1] LXX, Syr, Vg, Tg read you have"}, {"pk": 4041214, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 22, "verse": 10, "text": "Therefore snares surround you,
and sudden dread terrifies \u24d7 you,
", "comment": "\u24d7 Jb 3:25; 23:15; 31:23"}, {"pk": 4041215, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 22, "verse": 11, "text": "or darkness, so you cannot see,
and a flood of water covers you. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Jb 38:34; Ps 69:1-2; Lm 3:54"}, {"pk": 4041216, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 22, "verse": 12, "text": "Isn\u2019t God as high as the heavens?
And look at the highest stars\u2009\u2014\u2009how lofty they are!
"}, {"pk": 4041217, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 22, "verse": 13, "text": "Yet you say, \u201cWhat does God know?
Can he judge through total darkness? \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 73:11; Is 29:15; Ezk 8:12"}, {"pk": 4041218, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 22, "verse": 14, "text": "Clouds \u24da veil him so that he cannot see,
as he walks on the circle of the sky.\u201d
", "comment": "\u24da 2Sm 22:12; Jb 26:8; 37:11"}, {"pk": 4041219, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 22, "verse": 15, "text": "Will you continue on the ancient path
that wicked men have walked?
"}, {"pk": 4041220, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 22, "verse": 16, "text": "They were snatched away before their time,
and their foundations \u24db were washed away by a river.
", "comment": "\u24db Jb 4:19; Lm 4:11; Ezk 30:4"}, {"pk": 4041221, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 22, "verse": 17, "text": "They were the ones who said to God, \u201cLeave us alone!\u201d
and \u201cWhat can the Almighty do to us?\u201d [2] \u24dc
", "comment": "[2] LXX, Syr; MT reads them
\u24dc Jb 21:14; Ps 95:10; 107:42"}, {"pk": 4041222, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 22, "verse": 18, "text": "But it was he who filled their houses with good things.
The counsel of the wicked is far from me!
"}, {"pk": 4041223, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 22, "verse": 19, "text": "The righteous see this and rejoice;
the innocent mock them, saying, \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 52:6; 58:10; Pr 1:26-27"}, {"pk": 4041224, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 22, "verse": 20, "text": "\u201cSurely our opponents are destroyed,
and fire has consumed what they left behind.\u201d \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Jb 1:16; 4:9; 15:30"}, {"pk": 4041225, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 22, "verse": 21, "text": "Come to terms with God and be at peace; \u24d1
in this way [3] good will come to you.
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 119:165; Pr 3:2; Is 27:5
[3] Lit peace; by them"}, {"pk": 4041226, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 22, "verse": 22, "text": "Receive instruction from his mouth, \u24d2
and place his sayings \u24d3 in your heart.
", "comment": "\u24d2 Dt 8:3; Pr 2:6; Mal 2:7
\u24d3 Jb 6:10; 23:12; Ps 119:102"}, {"pk": 4041227, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 22, "verse": 23, "text": "If you return \u24d4 to the Almighty, you will be renewed.
If you banish injustice from your tent
", "comment": "\u24d4 Is 31:6; 55:7; Mal 3:7"}, {"pk": 4041228, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 22, "verse": 24, "text": "and consign your gold to the dust,
the gold of Ophir \u24d5 to the stones in the wadis,
", "comment": "\u24d5 1Kg 9:28; Jb 28:16; Is 13:12"}, {"pk": 4041229, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 22, "verse": 25, "text": "the Almighty will be your gold
and your finest silver.
"}, {"pk": 4041230, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 22, "verse": 26, "text": "Then you will delight \u24d6 in the Almighty
and lift up your face to God. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d6 Jb 27:10; Ps 37:4; Is 55:2
\u24d7 Jb 11:15; 27:10; Is 58:14"}, {"pk": 4041231, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 22, "verse": 27, "text": "You will pray to him, and he will hear you, \u24d8
and you will fulfill your vows.
", "comment": "\u24d8 Jb 33:26; Ps 50:14; Is 58:9"}, {"pk": 4041232, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 22, "verse": 28, "text": "When you make a decision, it will be carried out, [4]
and light will shine on your ways. \u24d9
", "comment": "[4] Lit out for you
\u24d9 Pr 4:18; Is 60:3; Dn 12:3"}, {"pk": 4041233, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 22, "verse": 29, "text": "When others are humiliated and you say, \u201cLift them up,\u201d
God will save the humble. [5] \u24da
", "comment": "[5] Lit bowed of eyes
\u24da Ps 18:27; Mt 23:12; 1Pt 5:5"}, {"pk": 4041234, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 22, "verse": 30, "text": "He will even rescue the guilty one,
who will be rescued by the purity of your hands. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db 2Sm 22:21; Jb 17:9; Ps 24:4"}, {"pk": 4041235, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 23, "verse": 1, "text": "Then Job answered:"}, {"pk": 4041236, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 23, "verse": 2, "text": "Today also my complaint is bitter. [1] \u24dc
His [2] hand is heavy despite my groaning.
", "comment": "[1] Syr, Tg, Vg; MT reads rebellion
\u24dc Jb 7:11; 10:1; 21:4
[2] LXX, Syr; MT reads My"}, {"pk": 4041237, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 23, "verse": 3, "text": "If only I knew how to find him,
so that I could go to his throne.
"}, {"pk": 4041238, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 23, "verse": 4, "text": "I would plead my case before him \u24dd
and fill my mouth with arguments.
", "comment": "\u24dd Jb 5:8; 13:18; 35:14"}, {"pk": 4041239, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 23, "verse": 5, "text": "I would learn how [3] he would answer me;
and understand what he would say to me.
", "comment": "[3] Lit the words"}, {"pk": 4041240, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 23, "verse": 6, "text": "Would he prosecute \u24d0 me forcefully?
No, he would certainly pay attention to me.
", "comment": "\u24d0 Jb 13:19; 33:13; Is 45:9"}, {"pk": 4041241, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 23, "verse": 7, "text": "Then an upright man could reason \u24d1 with him,
and I would escape from my Judge [4] \u24d2 forever.
", "comment": "\u24d2 Gn 18:25; Is 33:22; Jr 11:20
\u24d1 Jb 13:3,15; 15:3
[4] Or judgment"}, {"pk": 4041242, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 23, "verse": 8, "text": "If I go east, he is not there,
and if I go west, I cannot perceive him. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Jb 9:11; 35:14"}, {"pk": 4041243, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 23, "verse": 9, "text": "When he is at work to the north, I cannot see him;
when he turns south, I cannot find him.
"}, {"pk": 4041244, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 23, "verse": 10, "text": "Yet he knows the way I have taken; [5]
when he has tested me, \u24d4 I will emerge as pure gold.
", "comment": "[5] Lit way with me
\u24d4 Ps 17:3; 66:10; 1Pt 1:7"}, {"pk": 4041245, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 23, "verse": 11, "text": "My feet have followed in his tracks;
I have kept to his way \u24d5 and not turned aside.
", "comment": "\u24d5 Jb 17:9; Ps 17:5; 44:18"}, {"pk": 4041246, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 23, "verse": 12, "text": "I have not departed from the commands from his lips;
I have treasured [6] the words \u24d6 from his mouth
more than my daily food.
", "comment": "[6] LXX, Vg read treasured in my bosom
\u24d6 Jb 6:10; 22:22; Ps 119:102-103,111"}, {"pk": 4041247, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 23, "verse": 13, "text": "But he is unchangeable; who can oppose him?
He does what he desires. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 115:3; Is 14:27; Dn 4:35"}, {"pk": 4041248, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 23, "verse": 14, "text": "He will certainly accomplish what he has decreed for me,
and he has many more things like these in mind. [7]
", "comment": "[7] Lit these with him"}, {"pk": 4041249, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 23, "verse": 15, "text": "Therefore I am terrified \u24d8 in his presence;
when I consider this, I am afraid of him.
", "comment": "\u24d8 Jb 4:14; 22:10; 23:15"}, {"pk": 4041250, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 23, "verse": 16, "text": "God has made my heart faint; \u24d9
the Almighty has terrified me.
", "comment": "\u24d9 Dt 20:3; Is 7:4; Jr 51:46"}, {"pk": 4041251, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 23, "verse": 17, "text": "Yet I am not destroyed [8] by the darkness, \u24da
by the thick darkness that covers my face.
", "comment": "[8] Or silenced
\u24da Jb 19:8; 29:3; 30:26"}, {"pk": 4041252, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 24, "verse": 1, "text": "Why does the Almighty not reserve times for judgment? \u24db
Why do those who know him never see his days?
", "comment": "\u24db Ec 9:12; Is 2:12; Ac 1:7"}, {"pk": 4041253, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 24, "verse": 2, "text": "The wicked displace boundary markers.
They steal a flock and provide pasture for it.
"}, {"pk": 4041254, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 24, "verse": 3, "text": "They drive away the donkeys owned by the fatherless \u24dc
and take the widow\u2019s ox as collateral.
", "comment": "\u24dc Dt 27:19; Jb 22:9; 31:21"}, {"pk": 4041255, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 24, "verse": 4, "text": "They push the needy off the road;
the poor of the land are forced into hiding. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Jdg 5:6; Pr 28:28; Am 2:7"}, {"pk": 4041256, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 24, "verse": 5, "text": "Like wild donkeys in the wilderness,
the poor go out to their task of foraging for food;
the desert provides nourishment for their children.
"}, {"pk": 4041257, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 24, "verse": 6, "text": "They gather their fodder in the field
and glean the vineyards of the wicked.
"}, {"pk": 4041258, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 24, "verse": 7, "text": "Without clothing, they spend the night naked,
having no covering against the cold. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ex 22:26-27; Dt 24:12-13; Jb 22:6"}, {"pk": 4041259, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 24, "verse": 8, "text": "Drenched by mountain rains,
they huddle against [1] the rocks, shelterless.
", "comment": "[1] Lit they embrace"}, {"pk": 4041260, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 24, "verse": 9, "text": "The fatherless infant is snatched from the breast;
the nursing child of the poor is seized as collateral. [2]
", "comment": "[2] Text emended; MT reads breast; they seize collateral against the poor"}, {"pk": 4041261, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 24, "verse": 10, "text": "Without clothing, they wander about naked.
They carry sheaves but go hungry. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Dt 24:19; 2Tm 2:6; Jms 5:4"}, {"pk": 4041262, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 24, "verse": 11, "text": "They crush olives in their presses; [3]
they tread the winepresses, but go thirsty.
", "comment": "[3] Lit olives between their rows"}, {"pk": 4041263, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 24, "verse": 12, "text": "From the city, men [4] groan;
the mortally wounded cry for help,
yet God pays no attention to this crime. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Jb 1:22; Ps 69:26
[4] One Hb ms, Syr read the dying"}, {"pk": 4041264, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 24, "verse": 13, "text": "The wicked are those who rebel against the light.
They do not recognize its ways
or stay on its paths.
"}, {"pk": 4041265, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 24, "verse": 14, "text": "The murderer rises at dawn
to kill the poor and needy,
and by night he becomes a thief.
"}, {"pk": 4041266, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 24, "verse": 15, "text": "The adulterer\u2019s eye watches for twilight,
thinking, \u201cNo eye will see me,\u201d
and he covers his face.
"}, {"pk": 4041267, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 24, "verse": 16, "text": "In the dark they break [5] into houses;
by day they lock themselves in, [6]
never experiencing the light.
", "comment": "[6] Lit they seal for themselves
[5] Lit dig"}, {"pk": 4041268, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 24, "verse": 17, "text": "For the morning is like darkness to them.
Surely they are familiar with the terrors of darkness!
"}, {"pk": 4041269, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 24, "verse": 18, "text": "They float [7] on the surface of the water.
Their section of the land is cursed,
so that they never go to their vineyards.
", "comment": "[7] Lit are insignificant"}, {"pk": 4041270, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 24, "verse": 19, "text": "As dry ground and heat snatch away the melted snow,
so Sheol \u24d3 steals those who have sinned.
", "comment": "\u24d3 Jb 7:9; Ps 9:17; Pr 27:20"}, {"pk": 4041271, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 24, "verse": 20, "text": "The womb forgets them;
worms feed on them;
they are remembered \u24d4 no more.
So injustice is broken like a tree.
", "comment": "\u24d4 Jb 18:17; Pr 10:7; Jr 11:19"}, {"pk": 4041272, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 24, "verse": 21, "text": "They prey on [8] the childless woman who is unable to conceive,
and do not deal kindly with the widow.
", "comment": "[8] LXX, Tg read They harm"}, {"pk": 4041273, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 24, "verse": 22, "text": "Yet God drags away [9] the mighty by his power;
when he rises up, they have no assurance of life.
", "comment": "[9] Or God prolongs the life of"}, {"pk": 4041274, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 24, "verse": 23, "text": "He gives them a sense of security, so they can rely on it, \u24d5
but his eyes \u24d6 watch over their ways.
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 11:4; Pr 15:3; Jr 16:17
\u24d5 Jb 11:18; Ps 4:8; Pr 3:24"}, {"pk": 4041275, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 24, "verse": 24, "text": "They are exalted for a moment, then gone;
they are brought low and shrivel up like everything else. [10]
They wither like heads of grain. \u24d7
", "comment": "[10] LXX reads like a mallow plant in the heat
\u24d7 Jb 14:21; Ps 37:10; 106:43"}, {"pk": 4041276, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 24, "verse": 25, "text": "If this is not true, then who can prove me a liar \u24d8
and show that my speech is worthless?
", "comment": "\u24d8 Jb 6:28; 27:4; 34:6"}, {"pk": 4041277, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 25, "verse": 1, "text": "Then Bildad the Shuhite replied:"}, {"pk": 4041278, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 25, "verse": 2, "text": "Dominion and dread \u24d9 belong to him,
the one who establishes harmony in his heights.
", "comment": "\u24d9 2Ch 20:29; Jb 13:11; Ps 36:1"}, {"pk": 4041279, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 25, "verse": 3, "text": "Can his troops be numbered?
Does his light not shine on everyone?
"}, {"pk": 4041280, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 25, "verse": 4, "text": "How can a human be justified before God? \u24da
How can one born of woman be pure? \u24db
", "comment": "\u24da Jb 9:2; Ps 143:2; Rm 3:20
\u24db Jb 4:17; 15:14; Pr 20:9"}, {"pk": 4041281, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 25, "verse": 5, "text": "If even the moon does not shine
and the stars are not pure in his sight, \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Jb 4:18; 15:15; 21:22"}, {"pk": 4041282, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 25, "verse": 6, "text": "how much less a human, who is a maggot,
a son of man, [1] who is a worm! \u24dd
", "comment": "[1] Or a mere mortal
\u24dd Ps 8:4; 22:6; Is 41:14"}, {"pk": 4041283, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 26, "verse": 1, "text": "Then Job answered:"}, {"pk": 4041284, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 26, "verse": 2, "text": "How you have helped \u24d0 the powerless
and delivered the arm that is weak!
", "comment": "\u24d0 Jb 4:3; Is 35:3; Heb 12:12"}, {"pk": 4041285, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 26, "verse": 3, "text": "How you have counseled the unwise \u24d1
and abundantly provided insight!
", "comment": "\u24d1 Jb 11:6; Ps 73:24; Jms 1:5"}, {"pk": 4041286, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 26, "verse": 4, "text": "With whom did you speak these words?
Whose breath came out of your mouth?
"}, {"pk": 4041287, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 26, "verse": 5, "text": "The departed spirits tremble
beneath the waters and all that inhabit them. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 88:10; Is 26:14,19; Rv 20:13"}, {"pk": 4041288, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 26, "verse": 6, "text": "Sheol \u24d3 is naked before God,
and Abaddon \u24d4 has no covering. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 30:3,9; Pr 1:12; Is 5:14
\u24d5 Ps 139:8; Pr 15:11; Heb 4:13
\u24d4 Jb 28:22; Pr 27:20; Rv 9:11"}, {"pk": 4041289, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 26, "verse": 7, "text": "He stretches the northern skies over empty space;
he hangs the earth on nothing.
"}, {"pk": 4041290, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 26, "verse": 8, "text": "He wraps up the water in his clouds,
yet the clouds do not burst beneath its weight. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Jb 37:11; 38:9; Pr 30:4"}, {"pk": 4041291, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 26, "verse": 9, "text": "He obscures the view of his throne,
spreading his cloud over it.
"}, {"pk": 4041292, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 26, "verse": 10, "text": "He laid out the horizon on the surface of the waters \u24d7
at the boundary between light and darkness.
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 104:9; Pr 8:27,29; Jr 5:22"}, {"pk": 4041293, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 26, "verse": 11, "text": "The pillars that hold up the sky tremble,
astounded at his rebuke. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 2Sm 22:16; Ps 18:15; 104:7"}, {"pk": 4041294, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 26, "verse": 12, "text": "By his power he stirred \u24d9 the sea,
and by his understanding he crushed Rahab. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Jb 9:13; Ps 89:10; Is 51:9
\u24d9 Is 51:15; Jr 31:35"}, {"pk": 4041295, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 26, "verse": 13, "text": "By his breath the heavens gained their beauty;
his hand pierced the fleeing serpent. [1] \u24db
", "comment": "[1] = Leviathan
\u24db Jb 41; Ps 33:6; Is 27:1"}, {"pk": 4041296, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 26, "verse": 14, "text": "These are but the fringes of his ways;
how faint is the word we hear of him!
Who can understand his mighty thunder?
"}, {"pk": 4041297, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 27, "verse": 1, "text": "Job continued his discourse, saying:"}, {"pk": 4041298, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 27, "verse": 2, "text": "As God lives, who has deprived me of justice, \u24dc
and the Almighty who has made me bitter, \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dc Jb 19:6; 34:5
\u24dd Ex 1:14; Ru 1:20; Jb 3:20"}, {"pk": 4041299, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 27, "verse": 3, "text": "as long as my breath is still in me
and the breath from God remains in my nostrils, \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Gn 2:7; Jb 12:10; 33:4"}, {"pk": 4041300, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 27, "verse": 4, "text": "my lips will not speak unjustly,
and my tongue will not utter deceit.
"}, {"pk": 4041301, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 27, "verse": 5, "text": "I will never affirm that you are right.
I will maintain my integrity [1] \u24d1 until I die.
", "comment": "\u24d1 Jb 2:3,9; 31:6; Pr 11:3
[1] Lit will not remove my integrity from me"}, {"pk": 4041302, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 27, "verse": 6, "text": "I will cling to my righteousness and never let it go.
My conscience \u24d2 will not accuse me as long as I live!
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ac 24:16; 1Co 4:4; Rv 9:11"}, {"pk": 4041303, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 27, "verse": 7, "text": "May my enemy be like the wicked
and my opponent like the unjust.
"}, {"pk": 4041304, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 27, "verse": 8, "text": "For what hope does the godless person \u24d3 have when he is cut off,
when God takes away his life? \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Jb 8:13; Mt 16:26; Lk 12:20
\u24d3 Jb 17:8; 20:5; 36:13"}, {"pk": 4041305, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 27, "verse": 9, "text": "Will God hear his cry
when distress comes on him?
"}, {"pk": 4041306, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 27, "verse": 10, "text": "Will he delight \u24d5 in the Almighty?
Will he call on God at all times?
", "comment": "\u24d5 Jb 22:26; Ps 37:4; Is 55:2"}, {"pk": 4041307, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 27, "verse": 11, "text": "I will teach you about God\u2019s power.
I will not conceal what the Almighty has planned. [2]
", "comment": "[2] Lit what is with the Almighty"}, {"pk": 4041308, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 27, "verse": 12, "text": "All of you have seen this for yourselves,
why do you keep up this empty talk? \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Jb 2:10; 15:2"}, {"pk": 4041309, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 27, "verse": 13, "text": "This is a wicked man\u2019s lot \u24d7 from God,
the inheritance the ruthless receive from the Almighty.
", "comment": "\u24d7 Jb 20:29; 31:2; Ps 17:14"}, {"pk": 4041310, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 27, "verse": 14, "text": "Even if his children increase, they are destined for the sword;
his descendants will never have enough food.
"}, {"pk": 4041311, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 27, "verse": 15, "text": "Those who survive him will be buried by the plague,
yet their widows will not weep for them. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Jb 18:19; Ps 78:64; Jr 22:10"}, {"pk": 4041312, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 27, "verse": 16, "text": "Though he piles up silver like dust
and heaps up fine clothing like clay\u2009\u2014
"}, {"pk": 4041313, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 27, "verse": 17, "text": "he may heap it up, but the righteous will wear it,
and the innocent will divide up his silver. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Pr 13:22; 28:8; Ec 2:26"}, {"pk": 4041314, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 27, "verse": 18, "text": "The house he built is like a moth\u2019s cocoon
or a shelter set up by a watchman. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Jb 4:19; Is 1:8; Jnh 4:5"}, {"pk": 4041315, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 27, "verse": 19, "text": "He lies down wealthy, but will do so no more;
when he opens his eyes, it is gone.
"}, {"pk": 4041316, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 27, "verse": 20, "text": "Terrors overtake him like a flood; \u24db
a storm \u24dc wind sweeps him away at night.
", "comment": "\u24db Jb 18:11; 20:25; Jr 6:25
\u24dc Jb 21:18; Ps 83:15; Is 29:6"}, {"pk": 4041317, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 27, "verse": 21, "text": "An east wind picks him up, and he is gone;
it carries him away from his place.
"}, {"pk": 4041318, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 27, "verse": 22, "text": "It blasts at him without mercy,
while he flees desperately from its force.
"}, {"pk": 4041319, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 27, "verse": 23, "text": "It claps \u24dd its hands at him
and scoffs at him from its place.
", "comment": "\u24dd Nm 24:10; Jb 34:37; Lm 2:15"}, {"pk": 4041320, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 28, "verse": 1, "text": "Surely there is a mine for silver
and a place where gold is refined.
"}, {"pk": 4041321, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 28, "verse": 2, "text": "Iron is taken from the ground,
and copper is smelted from ore.
"}, {"pk": 4041322, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 28, "verse": 3, "text": "A miner puts an end to the darkness;
he probes [1] the deepest recesses
for ore in the gloomy darkness.
", "comment": "[1] Lit probes all"}, {"pk": 4041323, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 28, "verse": 4, "text": "He cuts a shaft far from human habitation,
in places unknown to those who walk above ground.
Suspended far away from people,
the miners swing back and forth.
"}, {"pk": 4041324, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 28, "verse": 5, "text": "Food may come from the earth,
but below the surface the earth is transformed as by fire.
"}, {"pk": 4041325, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 28, "verse": 6, "text": "Its rocks are a source of lapis lazuli, \u24d0
containing flecks of gold.
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ex 24:10; Ezk 1:26; Rv 21:19"}, {"pk": 4041326, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 28, "verse": 7, "text": "No bird of prey knows that path;
no falcon\u2019s eye has seen it.
"}, {"pk": 4041327, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 28, "verse": 8, "text": "Proud beasts have never walked on it;
no lion has ever prowled over it.
"}, {"pk": 4041328, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 28, "verse": 9, "text": "The miner uses a flint tool
and turns up ore from the root of the mountains.
"}, {"pk": 4041329, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 28, "verse": 10, "text": "He cuts out channels in the rocks,
and his eyes spot every treasure.
"}, {"pk": 4041330, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 28, "verse": 11, "text": "He dams up the streams from flowing [2]
so that he may bring to light what is hidden.
", "comment": "[2] LXX, Vg read He explores the sources of the streams"}, {"pk": 4041331, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 28, "verse": 12, "text": "But where can wisdom \u24d1 be found,
and where is understanding located?
", "comment": "\u24d1 Jb 28:20; Pr 16:16; Ec 7:23,25"}, {"pk": 4041332, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 28, "verse": 13, "text": "No one can know its value, [3]
since it cannot be found in the land of the living.
", "comment": "[3] LXX reads way"}, {"pk": 4041333, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 28, "verse": 14, "text": "The ocean depths say, \u201cIt\u2019s not in me,\u201d
while the sea declares, \u201cI don\u2019t have it.\u201d \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Dt 30:11-13; Ps 92:5; Rm 11:33"}, {"pk": 4041334, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 28, "verse": 15, "text": "Gold cannot be exchanged for it,
and silver cannot be weighed out for its price.
"}, {"pk": 4041335, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 28, "verse": 16, "text": "Wisdom cannot be valued in the gold of Ophir, \u24d3
in precious onyx or lapis lazuli. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d3 1Kg 9:28; 10:11; Jb 22:24
\u24d4 Pr 3:14-16; 8:10-11; 16:16"}, {"pk": 4041336, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 28, "verse": 17, "text": "Gold and glass do not compare with it,
and articles of fine gold cannot be exchanged for it. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 119:72; Pr 8:19; 20:15"}, {"pk": 4041337, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 28, "verse": 18, "text": "Coral and quartz are not worth mentioning.
The price of wisdom is beyond pearls.
"}, {"pk": 4041338, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 28, "verse": 19, "text": "Topaz from Cush cannot compare with it,
and it cannot be valued in pure gold.
"}, {"pk": 4041339, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 28, "verse": 20, "text": "Where then does wisdom come from,
and where is understanding located?
"}, {"pk": 4041340, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 28, "verse": 21, "text": "It is hidden from the eyes of every living thing
and concealed from the birds of the sky.
"}, {"pk": 4041341, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 28, "verse": 22, "text": "Abaddon and Death \u24d6 say,
\u201cWe have heard news of it with our ears.\u201d
", "comment": "\u24d6 Jb 25:6; Ps 49:14; Pr 27:20"}, {"pk": 4041342, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 28, "verse": 23, "text": "But God understands the way to wisdom,
and he knows its location.
"}, {"pk": 4041343, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 28, "verse": 24, "text": "For he looks to the ends of the earth
and sees everything under the heavens.
"}, {"pk": 4041344, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 28, "verse": 25, "text": "When God fixed the weight of the wind
and distributed the water by measure, \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 135:7; Pr 30:4; Is 40:12"}, {"pk": 4041345, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 28, "verse": 26, "text": "when he established a limit [4] for the rain \u24d8
and a path for the lightning,
", "comment": "[4] Or decree
\u24d8 Jb 5:10; 37:6; 38:25"}, {"pk": 4041346, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 28, "verse": 27, "text": "he considered wisdom and evaluated it;
he established it and examined it.
"}, {"pk": 4041347, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 28, "verse": 28, "text": "He said to mankind,
\u201cThe fear of the LORD\u2014that is wisdom.
And to turn from evil is understanding.\u201d \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Dt 4:6; Pr 1:7; 9:10"}, {"pk": 4041348, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 29, "verse": 1, "text": "Job continued his discourse, saying:"}, {"pk": 4041349, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 29, "verse": 2, "text": "If only I could be as in months gone by,
in the days when God watched over me,
"}, {"pk": 4041350, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 29, "verse": 3, "text": "when his lamp shone above my head,
and I walked through darkness by his light! \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Jb 11:17; Ps 18:28; 119:105"}, {"pk": 4041351, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 29, "verse": 4, "text": "I would be as I was in the days of my youth
when God\u2019s friendship \u24db rested on my tent,
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 25:14; 55:14; Pr 3:32"}, {"pk": 4041352, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 29, "verse": 5, "text": "when the Almighty was still with me
and my children were around me,
"}, {"pk": 4041353, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 29, "verse": 6, "text": "when my feet were bathed in curds
and the rock \u24dc poured out streams of oil for me!
", "comment": "\u24dc Dt 32:13; Jb 20:17; Ps 81:16"}, {"pk": 4041354, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 29, "verse": 7, "text": "When I went out to the city gate \u24dd
and took my seat in the town square,
", "comment": "\u24dd Dt 25:7; 2Sm 15:2; 2Ch 32:6; Ps 69:12; Am 5:10"}, {"pk": 4041355, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 29, "verse": 8, "text": "the young men saw me and withdrew,
while older men stood to their feet.
"}, {"pk": 4041356, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 29, "verse": 9, "text": "City officials stopped talking
and covered their mouths with their hands. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Jdg 18:19; Jb 21:5; 40:4"}, {"pk": 4041357, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 29, "verse": 10, "text": "The noblemen\u2019s voices were hushed,
and their tongues stuck to the roof of their mouths. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 22:15; Ezk 3:26"}, {"pk": 4041358, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 29, "verse": 11, "text": "When they heard me, they blessed me,
and when they saw me, they spoke well of me. [1]
", "comment": "[1] Lit When an ear heard, it called me blessed, and when an eye saw, it testified for me"}, {"pk": 4041359, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 29, "verse": 12, "text": "For I rescued the poor who cried out for help,
and the fatherless child who had no one to support him. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ex 22:22; Dt 24:17; 27:19; Jb 6:27; 31:21; Ps 10:14; 72:12; Pr 21:13"}, {"pk": 4041360, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 29, "verse": 13, "text": "The dying blessed me,
and I made the widow\u2019s heart rejoice.
"}, {"pk": 4041361, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 29, "verse": 14, "text": "I clothed myself in righteousness, \u24d3
and it enveloped me;
my just decisions were like a robe and a turban.
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 132:9; Is 59:17; Eph 6:14"}, {"pk": 4041362, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 29, "verse": 15, "text": "I was eyes to the blind
and feet to the lame. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Is 35:6; 42:7,16; Mt 11:5"}, {"pk": 4041363, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 29, "verse": 16, "text": "I was a father to the needy,
and I examined the case of the stranger.
"}, {"pk": 4041364, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 29, "verse": 17, "text": "I shattered the fangs of the unjust \u24d5
and snatched the prey from his teeth.
", "comment": "\u24d5 Jb 4:10; Ps 3:7; 58:6"}, {"pk": 4041365, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 29, "verse": 18, "text": "So I thought, \u201cI will die in my own nest
and multiply my days as the sand. [2]
", "comment": "[2] Or as the phoenix"}, {"pk": 4041366, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 29, "verse": 19, "text": "My roots will have access to water, \u24d6
and the dew will rest on my branches all night.
", "comment": "\u24d6 Jb 14:9; Ps 1:3; Ezk 31:7"}, {"pk": 4041367, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 29, "verse": 20, "text": "My whole being will be refreshed within me,
and my bow will be renewed in my hand.\u201d \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Gn 49:24; Is 40:31; 41:1"}, {"pk": 4041368, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 29, "verse": 21, "text": "Men listened to me with expectation,
waiting silently for my advice.
"}, {"pk": 4041369, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 29, "verse": 22, "text": "After a word from me they did not speak again;
my speech settled on them like dew. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Dt 32:2"}, {"pk": 4041370, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 29, "verse": 23, "text": "They waited for me as for the rain
and opened their mouths as for spring showers.
"}, {"pk": 4041371, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 29, "verse": 24, "text": "If I smiled at them, they couldn\u2019t believe it;
they were thrilled at [3] the light of my countenance.
", "comment": "[3] Lit they did not cast down"}, {"pk": 4041372, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 29, "verse": 25, "text": "I directed their course and presided as chief.
I lived as a king among his troops,
like one who comforts those who mourn.
"}, {"pk": 4041373, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 30, "verse": 1, "text": "But now they mock \u24d9 me,
men younger than I am,
whose fathers I would have refused to put
with my sheep dogs.
", "comment": "\u24d9 Jb 12:4; Jr 20:7; Lm 3:14"}, {"pk": 4041374, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 30, "verse": 2, "text": "What use to me was the strength of their hands?
Their vigor had left them.
"}, {"pk": 4041375, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 30, "verse": 3, "text": "Emaciated from poverty and hunger,
they gnawed the dry land,
the desolate wasteland by night.
"}, {"pk": 4041376, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 30, "verse": 4, "text": "They plucked mallow [1] \u24da among the shrubs,
and the roots of the broom tree were their food.
", "comment": "[1] Or saltwort
\u24da Jb 12:4; Jr 20:7; Lm 3:14"}, {"pk": 4041377, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 30, "verse": 5, "text": "They were banished from human society;
people shouted at them as if they were thieves.
"}, {"pk": 4041378, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 30, "verse": 6, "text": "They are living on the slopes of the wadis,
among the rocks and in holes in the ground.
"}, {"pk": 4041379, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 30, "verse": 7, "text": "They bray among the shrubs;
they huddle beneath the thistles.
"}, {"pk": 4041380, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 30, "verse": 8, "text": "Foolish \u24db men, without even a name.
They were forced to leave the land.
", "comment": "\u24db Pr 26:7,12; Ec 7:5; Is 32:5-6"}, {"pk": 4041381, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 30, "verse": 9, "text": "Now I am mocked by their songs; \u24dc
I have become an object of scorn to them.
", "comment": "\u24dc Jb 12:4; 30:1; Lm 3:14"}, {"pk": 4041382, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 30, "verse": 10, "text": "They despise me and keep their distance from me; \u24dd
they do not hesitate to spit \u24d0 in my face.
", "comment": "\u24dd Jb 19:19; Ps 89:38; Am 5:10
\u24d0 Nm 12:14; Is 50:6; Mt 26:67"}, {"pk": 4041383, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 30, "verse": 11, "text": "Because God has loosened my [2] bowstring and oppressed me,
they have cast off restraint in my presence. \u24d1
", "comment": "[2] Alt Hb tradition, LXX, Vg read his
\u24d1 Jb 12:18; 29:20; Ps 32:9"}, {"pk": 4041384, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 30, "verse": 12, "text": "The rabble [3] rise up at my right;
they trap [4] my feet
and construct their siege ramp [5] against me. \u24d2
", "comment": "[3] Hb obscure
[4] Lit stretch out
[5] Lit and raise up their destructive paths
\u24d2 Jb 16:10; 19:12; Ps 140:4-5"}, {"pk": 4041385, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 30, "verse": 13, "text": "They tear up my path;
they contribute to my destruction, \u24d3
without anyone to help them.
", "comment": "\u24d3 Jb 6:2; Ps 57:1; Pr 19:13"}, {"pk": 4041386, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 30, "verse": 14, "text": "They advance as through a gaping breach;
they keep rolling in through the ruins. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Jb 16:14; Jl 2:7"}, {"pk": 4041387, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 30, "verse": 15, "text": "Terrors \u24d5 are turned loose against me;
they chase my dignity away like the wind,
and my prosperity has passed by like a cloud.
", "comment": "\u24d5 Jb 18:11; 27:20; Ps 73:19"}, {"pk": 4041388, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 30, "verse": 16, "text": "Now my life is poured out before me,
and days of suffering \u24d6 have seized me.
", "comment": "\u24d6 Jb 10:15; 30:27; 36:21"}, {"pk": 4041389, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 30, "verse": 17, "text": "Night pierces my bones,
but my gnawing pains never rest. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Jb 33:19; Ps 6:2; 38:3"}, {"pk": 4041390, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 30, "verse": 18, "text": "My clothing is distorted with great force;
he chokes me by the neck of my garment. [6]
", "comment": "[6] Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4041391, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 30, "verse": 19, "text": "He throws me into the mud,
and I have become like dust and ashes. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Jb 16:15; Ps 7:5; 75:10"}, {"pk": 4041392, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 30, "verse": 20, "text": "I cry out to you for help, but you do not answer me; \u24d9
when I stand up, you merely look at me.
", "comment": "\u24d9 Jb 19:7; Ps 18:41; 88:13-14"}, {"pk": 4041393, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 30, "verse": 21, "text": "You have turned against me with cruelty;
you harass \u24da me with your strong hand.
", "comment": "\u24da Gn 49:23; Jb 16:9; Ps 55:3"}, {"pk": 4041394, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 30, "verse": 22, "text": "You lift me up on the wind and make me ride it;
you scatter me in the storm. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Jb 9:17; Ps 83:15; Jnh 1:4"}, {"pk": 4041395, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 30, "verse": 23, "text": "Yes, I know that you will lead me to death\u2009\u2014
the place \u24dc appointed for all who live.
", "comment": "\u24dc Jb 3:15; 17:13; Ec 12:5"}, {"pk": 4041396, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 30, "verse": 24, "text": "Yet no one would stretch out his hand
against a ruined person [7]
when he cries out to him for help
because of his distress. \u24dd
", "comment": "[7] Lit a heap of ruins
\u24dd Jb 12:5; 31:29; Pr 24:22"}, {"pk": 4041397, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 30, "verse": 25, "text": "Have I not wept for those who have fallen on hard times?
Has my soul not grieved for the needy? \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Jb 5:15; 24:4,14; 31:19"}, {"pk": 4041398, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 30, "verse": 26, "text": "But when I hoped for good, evil came;
when I looked for light, darkness \u24d1 came.
", "comment": "\u24d1 Jb 19:8; Is 59:9; Lm 3:2"}, {"pk": 4041399, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 30, "verse": 27, "text": "I am churning within [8] and cannot rest;
days of suffering confront me.
", "comment": "[8] Lit My bowels boil"}, {"pk": 4041400, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 30, "verse": 28, "text": "I walk about blackened, but not by the sun. [9]
I stood in the assembly and cried out for help.
", "comment": "[9] Or walk in sunless gloom"}, {"pk": 4041401, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 30, "verse": 29, "text": "I have become a brother to jackals
and a companion of ostriches.
"}, {"pk": 4041402, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 30, "verse": 30, "text": "My skin blackens and flakes off, [10]
and my bones burn with fever. \u24d2
", "comment": "[10] Lit blackens away from me
\u24d2 Ps 102:3; Lm 4:8; 5:10"}, {"pk": 4041403, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 30, "verse": 31, "text": "My lyre is used for mourning
and my flute for the sound of weeping. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Is 24:8; Ezk 26:13; Mt 11:17"}, {"pk": 4041404, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 31, "verse": 1, "text": "I have made a covenant with my eyes. \u24d4
How then could I look at a young woman? [1] \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d4 Pr 4:25; Is 33:15; 2Pt 2:14
[1] Or a virgin
\u24d5 Ex 22:6; Pr 17:24; Mt 5:28"}, {"pk": 4041405, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 31, "verse": 2, "text": "For what portion \u24d6 would I have from God above,
or what inheritance from the Almighty on high?
", "comment": "\u24d6 Jb 20:29; 27:13; Ps 17:14"}, {"pk": 4041406, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 31, "verse": 3, "text": "Doesn\u2019t disaster come to the unjust
and misfortune to evildoers?
"}, {"pk": 4041407, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 31, "verse": 4, "text": "Does he not see my ways
and number all my steps? \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Jb 14:16; 34:21; Pr 5:21"}, {"pk": 4041408, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 31, "verse": 5, "text": "If I have walked in falsehood
or my foot has rushed to deceit,
"}, {"pk": 4041409, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 31, "verse": 6, "text": "let God weigh me on accurate scales, \u24d8
and he will recognize my integrity. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d8 Jb 6:2; Dn 5:27; Mc 6:11
\u24d9 Jb 2:3,9; 27:5; Pr 11:3"}, {"pk": 4041410, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 31, "verse": 7, "text": "If my step has turned from the way,
my heart has followed my eyes,
or impurity has stained my hands, \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Nm 15:39; Jb 23:11; Ps 7:3"}, {"pk": 4041411, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 31, "verse": 8, "text": "let someone else eat what I have sown,
and let my crops be uprooted. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Lv 26:16; Dt 28:30; Jb 20:18"}, {"pk": 4041412, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 31, "verse": 9, "text": "If my heart has gone astray over a woman
or I have lurked at my neighbor\u2019s door,
"}, {"pk": 4041413, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 31, "verse": 10, "text": "let my own wife grind grain for another man,
and let other men sleep with [2] her.
", "comment": "[2] Lit men kneel down over"}, {"pk": 4041414, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 31, "verse": 11, "text": "For that would be a disgrace;
it would be an iniquity deserving punishment. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Gn 38:24; Lv 20:10; Dt 22:22,24"}, {"pk": 4041415, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 31, "verse": 12, "text": "For it is a fire that consumes down to Abaddon;
it would destroy my entire harvest. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Jb 26:6; 28:22; Pr 6:27-29"}, {"pk": 4041416, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 31, "verse": 13, "text": "If I have dismissed the case of my male or female servants
when they made a complaint against me,
"}, {"pk": 4041417, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 31, "verse": 14, "text": "what could I do when God stands up to judge?
How should I answer him when he calls me to account?
"}, {"pk": 4041418, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 31, "verse": 15, "text": "Did not the one who made me in the womb also make them?
Did not the same God form us both in the womb? \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 119:73; 139:13; Jr 1:5"}, {"pk": 4041419, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 31, "verse": 16, "text": "If I have refused the wishes of the poor
or let the widow\u2019s \u24d1 eyes go blind,
", "comment": "\u24d1 Jb 22:9; 24:3,21; 29:13"}, {"pk": 4041420, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 31, "verse": 17, "text": "if I have eaten my few crumbs alone
without letting the fatherless eat any of it\u2009\u2014
"}, {"pk": 4041421, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 31, "verse": 18, "text": "for from my youth, I raised him as his father,
and since the day I was born [3] I guided the widow\u2009\u2014
", "comment": "[3] Lit and from my mother\u2019s womb"}, {"pk": 4041422, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 31, "verse": 19, "text": "if I have seen anyone dying for lack of clothing
or a needy person without a cloak, \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ex 22:26; Jb 22:6"}, {"pk": 4041423, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 31, "verse": 20, "text": "if he [4] did not bless me
while warming himself with the fleece from my sheep,
", "comment": "[4] Lit his loins"}, {"pk": 4041424, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 31, "verse": 21, "text": "if I ever cast my vote [5] against a fatherless child
when I saw that I had support in the city gate, \u24d3
", "comment": "[5] Lit I raise my hand
\u24d3 Jb 5:4; Pr 22:22; Is 29:21"}, {"pk": 4041425, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 31, "verse": 22, "text": "then let my shoulder blade fall from my back,
and my arm be pulled from its socket.
"}, {"pk": 4041426, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 31, "verse": 23, "text": "For disaster from God terrifies me,
and because of his majesty I could not do these things. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Jb 13:11; 22:10; 23:15"}, {"pk": 4041427, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 31, "verse": 24, "text": "If I placed my confidence in gold
or called fine gold my trust, \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 52:7; Mt 6:19; Mk 10:24"}, {"pk": 4041428, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 31, "verse": 25, "text": "if I have rejoiced because my wealth is great
or because my own hand has acquired so much,
"}, {"pk": 4041429, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 31, "verse": 26, "text": "if I have gazed at the sun when it was shining
or at the moon moving in splendor, \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Dt 4:19; 17:3; Ezk 8:16"}, {"pk": 4041430, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 31, "verse": 27, "text": "so that my heart was secretly enticed
and I threw them a kiss, [6]
", "comment": "[6] Lit and my hand kissed my mouth"}, {"pk": 4041431, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 31, "verse": 28, "text": "this would also be an iniquity deserving punishment,
for I would have denied God above.
"}, {"pk": 4041432, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 31, "verse": 29, "text": "Have I rejoiced over my enemy\u2019s distress,
or become excited when trouble came his way?
"}, {"pk": 4041433, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 31, "verse": 30, "text": "I have not allowed my mouth to sin
by asking for his life with a curse.
"}, {"pk": 4041434, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 31, "verse": 31, "text": "Haven\u2019t the members of my household said,
\u201cWho is there who has not had enough to eat at Job\u2019s table?\u201d
"}, {"pk": 4041435, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 31, "verse": 32, "text": "No stranger had to spend the night on the street,
for I opened my door to the traveler.
"}, {"pk": 4041436, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 31, "verse": 33, "text": "Have I covered my transgressions \u24d7 as others do [7]
by hiding my iniquity in my heart \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 32:3-5; Pr 28:13; 1Jn 1:8-10
[7] Or as Adam
\u24d7 Jb 7:21; 22:5; 33:9"}, {"pk": 4041437, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 31, "verse": 34, "text": "because I greatly feared the crowds
and because the contempt of the clans terrified me,
so I grew silent and would not go outside?
"}, {"pk": 4041438, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 31, "verse": 35, "text": "If only I had someone to hear my case! \u24d9
Here is my signature; let the Almighty answer me.
Let my Opponent compose his indictment.
", "comment": "\u24d9 Jb 16:21; Ec 6:10; Is 45:9"}, {"pk": 4041439, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 31, "verse": 36, "text": "I would surely carry it on my shoulder
and wear it like a crown. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Pr 4:9; 12:4; 17:6"}, {"pk": 4041440, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 31, "verse": 37, "text": "I would give him an account of all my steps;
I would approach him like a prince.
"}, {"pk": 4041441, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 31, "verse": 38, "text": "If my land cries out against me
and its furrows join in weeping,
"}, {"pk": 4041442, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 31, "verse": 39, "text": "if I have consumed its produce without payment
or shown contempt for its tenants, [8]
", "comment": "[8] Lit or caused the breath of its tenants to breathe out"}, {"pk": 4041443, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 31, "verse": 40, "text": "then let thorns \u24db grow instead of wheat
and stinkweed \u24dc instead of barley.
The words of Job are concluded.", "comment": "\u24db Gn 3:18; Is 34:13; Hs 9:6
\u24dc Pr 24:31; Is 5:2; Hs 10:4"}, {"pk": 4041444, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 32, "verse": 1, "text": "So these three men quit answering Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Jb 10:7; 33:9; 34:5-6"}, {"pk": 4041445, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 32, "verse": 2, "text": "Then Elihu son of Barachel the Buzite \u24d0 from the family of Ram became angry. He was angry at Job because he had justified \u24d1 himself rather than God.", "comment": "\u24d0 Gn 22:21; Jr 25:23
\u24d1 Jb 33:32; Jr 3:11; Ezk 16:51-52"}, {"pk": 4041446, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 32, "verse": 3, "text": "He was also angry at Job\u2019s three friends because they had failed to refute him and yet had condemned him. [1]", "comment": "[1] Alt Hb tradition reads condemned God"}, {"pk": 4041447, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 32, "verse": 4, "text": "Now Elihu had waited to speak to Job because they were all older than he."}, {"pk": 4041448, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 32, "verse": 5, "text": "But when he saw that the three men could not answer Job, he became angry."}, {"pk": 4041449, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 32, "verse": 6, "text": "So Elihu son of Barachel the Buzite replied: I am young in years,
while you are old;
therefore I was timid and afraid
to tell \u24d2 you what I know.
", "comment": "\u24d2 Jb 15:17; 36:2"}, {"pk": 4041450, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 32, "verse": 7, "text": "I thought that age should speak
and maturity should teach wisdom.
"}, {"pk": 4041451, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 32, "verse": 8, "text": "But it is the spirit in a person\u2014
the breath \u24d3 from the Almighty\u2014
that gives anyone understanding.
", "comment": "\u24d3 Gn 2:7; Jb 33:4; Is 42:5"}, {"pk": 4041452, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 32, "verse": 9, "text": "It is not only the old who are wise
or the elderly who understand how to judge.
"}, {"pk": 4041453, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 32, "verse": 10, "text": "Therefore I say, \u201cListen to me.
I too will declare what I know.\u201d
"}, {"pk": 4041454, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 32, "verse": 11, "text": "Look, I waited for your conclusions;
I listened to your insights
as you sought for words.
"}, {"pk": 4041455, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 32, "verse": 12, "text": "I paid close attention to you.
Yet no one proved Job wrong;
not one of you refuted his arguments.
"}, {"pk": 4041456, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 32, "verse": 13, "text": "So do not claim, \u201cWe have found wisdom;
let God deal with him, not man.\u201d
"}, {"pk": 4041457, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 32, "verse": 14, "text": "But Job has not directed his argument to me,
and I will not respond to him with your arguments.
"}, {"pk": 4041458, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 32, "verse": 15, "text": "Job\u2019s friends are dismayed and can no longer answer;
words have left them.
"}, {"pk": 4041459, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 32, "verse": 16, "text": "Should I continue to wait now that they are silent,
now that they stand there and no longer answer?
"}, {"pk": 4041460, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 32, "verse": 17, "text": "I too will answer; [2]
yes, I will tell what I know.
", "comment": "[2] Lit answer my part"}, {"pk": 4041461, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 32, "verse": 18, "text": "For I am full of words,
and my spirit [3] compels me to speak. \u24d4
", "comment": "[3] Lit and the spirit of my belly
\u24d4 Jb 19:3; 32:18; Ac 4:20"}, {"pk": 4041462, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 32, "verse": 19, "text": "My heart [4] is like unvented wine;
it is about to burst like new wineskins. \u24d5
", "comment": "[4] Lit belly
\u24d5 Jb 15:35; 37:1; Pr 20:27,30"}, {"pk": 4041463, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 32, "verse": 20, "text": "I must speak so that I can find relief;
I must open my lips and respond.
"}, {"pk": 4041464, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 32, "verse": 21, "text": "I will be partial to no one, \u24d6
and I will not give anyone an undeserved title.
", "comment": "\u24d6 Dt 10:17; Jb 13:8; 34:19"}, {"pk": 4041465, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 32, "verse": 22, "text": "For I do not know how to give such titles;
otherwise, my Maker would remove me in an instant.
"}, {"pk": 4041466, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 33, "verse": 1, "text": "But now, Job, pay attention to my speech,
and listen to all my words.
"}, {"pk": 4041467, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 33, "verse": 2, "text": "I am going to open my mouth;
my tongue will form words on my palate.
"}, {"pk": 4041468, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 33, "verse": 3, "text": "My words come from my upright \u24d7 heart,
and my lips speak with sincerity what they know.
", "comment": "\u24d7 1Kg 9:4; Ps 25:21; 119:7"}, {"pk": 4041469, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 33, "verse": 4, "text": "The Spirit of God has made me,
and the breath of the Almighty \u24d8 gives me life. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d8 Jb 27:2; 32:8; 35:13
\u24d9 Gn 2:7; Jb 27:3; Is 30:33"}, {"pk": 4041470, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 33, "verse": 5, "text": "Refute me if you can.
Prepare \u24da your case against me; take your stand. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db 1Sm 17:16; Ps 2:2; Jr 46:4,14
\u24da Jb 23:4; 32:14; 37:19"}, {"pk": 4041471, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 33, "verse": 6, "text": "I am just like you before God;
I was also pinched off from a piece of clay. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Jb 4:19; 10:9; 13:12"}, {"pk": 4041472, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 33, "verse": 7, "text": "Fear \u24dd of me should not terrify you;
no pressure from me should weigh you down.
", "comment": "\u24dd Jb 20:25; Ps 55:4; 88:15"}, {"pk": 4041473, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 33, "verse": 8, "text": "Surely you have spoken in my hearing,
and I have heard these very [1] words:
", "comment": "[1] Lit heard a sound of"}, {"pk": 4041474, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 33, "verse": 9, "text": "\u201cI am pure, without transgression;
I am clean and have no iniquity. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Jb 9:21; 11:4; 34:6"}, {"pk": 4041475, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 33, "verse": 10, "text": "But he finds reasons to oppose me;
he regards me as his enemy. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Jb 13:24; 19:11; Lm 2:5"}, {"pk": 4041476, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 33, "verse": 11, "text": "He puts my feet in the stocks;
he stands watch \u24d2 over all my paths.\u201d
", "comment": "\u24d2 Jb 10:14; 14:16; Ps 130:3"}, {"pk": 4041477, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 33, "verse": 12, "text": "But I tell you that you are wrong in this matter,
since God is greater than man. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Jb 4:17; 9:2; 15:14"}, {"pk": 4041478, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 33, "verse": 13, "text": "Why do you take \u24d4 him to court
for not answering anything a person asks? [2]
", "comment": "[2] Lit court, for he does not answer all his words
\u24d4 Jb 9:3; 13:19; 40:2"}, {"pk": 4041479, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 33, "verse": 14, "text": "For God speaks time and again,
but a person may not notice it.
"}, {"pk": 4041480, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 33, "verse": 15, "text": "In a dream, a vision \u24d5 in the night,
when deep sleep comes over people \u24d6
as they slumber on their beds,
", "comment": "\u24d6 Gn 2:21; 15:12; Jb 4:13
\u24d5 Jb 4:13; 7:14; 20:8"}, {"pk": 4041481, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 33, "verse": 16, "text": "he uncovers their ears \u24d7
and terrifies them [3] with warnings,
", "comment": "[3] LXX; MT reads and seals
\u24d7 Jb 4:12; 13:1; 36:10,15"}, {"pk": 4041482, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 33, "verse": 17, "text": "in order to turn a person from his actions
and suppress the pride of a person.
"}, {"pk": 4041483, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 33, "verse": 18, "text": "God spares his soul from the Pit, \u24d8
his life from crossing the river of death. [4]
", "comment": "[4] Or from perishing by the sword
\u24d8 Jb 33:28,30; 36:16; Ps 30:9"}, {"pk": 4041484, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 33, "verse": 19, "text": "A person may be disciplined on his bed \u24d9 with pain
and constant distress in his bones, \u24da
", "comment": "\u24d9 Jb 7:13; Ps 41:3; Hs 7:14
\u24da Jb 30:17; Ps 6:2; 38:3"}, {"pk": 4041485, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 33, "verse": 20, "text": "so that he detests bread,
and his soul despises his favorite food. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Jb 3:24; 6:7; Ps 102:4"}, {"pk": 4041486, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 33, "verse": 21, "text": "His flesh wastes away to nothing, [5]
and his unseen bones stick out.
", "comment": "[5] Lit away from sight"}, {"pk": 4041487, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 33, "verse": 22, "text": "He draws near to the Pit,
and his life to the executioners.
"}, {"pk": 4041488, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 33, "verse": 23, "text": "If there is an angel \u24dc on his side,
one mediator out of a thousand,
to tell a person what is right for him [6]
", "comment": "[6] Or to vouch for a person\u2019s uprightness
\u24dc Ex 23:20,23; Ps 34:7; Is 63:9"}, {"pk": 4041489, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 33, "verse": 24, "text": "and to be gracious to him and say,
\u201cSpare him from going down to the Pit;
I have found a ransom,\u201d \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ex 30:12; Ps 49:7; Pr 21:18"}, {"pk": 4041490, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 33, "verse": 25, "text": "then his flesh will be healthier [7] than in his youth,
and he will return to the days of his youthful vigor. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Dt 34:7; 2Kg 5:14; Jb 20:11
[7] Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4041491, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 33, "verse": 26, "text": "He will pray to God, and God will delight in him.
That person will see his face \u24d1 with a shout of joy,
and God will restore his righteousness to him. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 23:3; 51:12; 1Jn 1:9
\u24d1 Gn 33:10; Ps 11:7; 17:15"}, {"pk": 4041492, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 33, "verse": 27, "text": "He will look at men and say,
\u201cI have sinned and perverted what was right;
yet I did not get what I deserved. [8]
", "comment": "[8] Lit and the same was not to me"}, {"pk": 4041493, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 33, "verse": 28, "text": "He redeemed my soul from going down to the Pit,
and I will continue to see the light.\u201d
"}, {"pk": 4041494, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 33, "verse": 29, "text": "God certainly does all these things
two or three times to a person
"}, {"pk": 4041495, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 33, "verse": 30, "text": "in order to turn him back from the Pit,
so he may shine with the light of life. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 56:13; Jn 1:4,9"}, {"pk": 4041496, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 33, "verse": 31, "text": "Pay attention, Job, and listen to me.
Be quiet, and I will speak.
"}, {"pk": 4041497, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 33, "verse": 32, "text": "But if you have something to say, [9] answer me;
speak, for I would like to justify you.
", "comment": "[9] Lit If there are words"}, {"pk": 4041498, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 33, "verse": 33, "text": "If not, then listen to me;
be quiet, and I will teach you wisdom.
"}, {"pk": 4041499, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 34, "verse": 1, "text": "Then Elihu continued, [1] saying:", "comment": "[1] Lit answered"}, {"pk": 4041500, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 34, "verse": 2, "text": "Hear my words, you wise ones,
and listen to me, you knowledgeable ones.
"}, {"pk": 4041501, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 34, "verse": 3, "text": "Doesn\u2019t the ear test words
as the palate tastes food?
"}, {"pk": 4041502, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 34, "verse": 4, "text": "Let us judge for ourselves what is right;
let us decide together what is good.
"}, {"pk": 4041503, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 34, "verse": 5, "text": "For Job has declared, \u201cI am righteous,
yet God has deprived me of justice. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Jb 10:7; 27:2; 33:9"}, {"pk": 4041504, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 34, "verse": 6, "text": "Would I lie about my case? \u24d5
My wound [2] is incurable,
though I am without transgression.\u201d
", "comment": "[2] Lit arrow
\u24d5 Jb 6:28; 24:25; 27:4"}, {"pk": 4041505, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 34, "verse": 7, "text": "What man is like Job?
He drinks derision \u24d6 like water.
", "comment": "\u24d6 Jb 15:16; Pr 19:28"}, {"pk": 4041506, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 34, "verse": 8, "text": "He keeps company with evildoers
and walks with wicked men.
"}, {"pk": 4041507, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 34, "verse": 9, "text": "For he has said, \u201cA man gains nothing
when he becomes God\u2019s friend.\u201d \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ex 5:2; Jb 21:15; Mal 3:14"}, {"pk": 4041508, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 34, "verse": 10, "text": "Therefore listen to me, you men of understanding.
It is impossible for God to do wrong,
and for the Almighty to act unjustly. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Dt 32:4; Ps 92:15; Rm 9:14"}, {"pk": 4041509, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 34, "verse": 11, "text": "For he repays \u24d9 a person according to his deeds,
and he gives him what his conduct deserves. [3]
", "comment": "[3] Lit and like a path of a man, he causes him to find
\u24d9 Dt 7:10; Jb 21:31; Is 59:18"}, {"pk": 4041510, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 34, "verse": 12, "text": "Indeed, it is true that God does not act wickedly
and the Almighty does not pervert justice. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da 2Ch 19:6; Jb 8:3; Ps 9:16"}, {"pk": 4041511, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 34, "verse": 13, "text": "Who gave him authority over the earth?
Who put him in charge of the entire world? \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Jb 38:4; Ps 50:12; Is 40:12-14"}, {"pk": 4041512, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 34, "verse": 14, "text": "If he put his mind to it
and withdrew the spirit \u24dc and breath he gave,
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 104:29; Ec 3:19; 12:7"}, {"pk": 4041513, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 34, "verse": 15, "text": "every living thing would perish together
and mankind would return to the dust. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Gn 2:7; Jb 4:19; 10:9"}, {"pk": 4041514, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 34, "verse": 16, "text": "If you have understanding, hear this;
listen to what I have to say.
"}, {"pk": 4041515, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 34, "verse": 17, "text": "Could one who hates justice govern the world?
Will you condemn the mighty Righteous One, \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Gn 18:25; 2Sm 23:3; Rm 3:5"}, {"pk": 4041516, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 34, "verse": 18, "text": "who says to a king, \u201cWorthless man!\u201d
and to nobles, \u201cWicked men!\u201d? \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ex 22:28; Jb 12:21; Ps 107:40"}, {"pk": 4041517, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 34, "verse": 19, "text": "God is not partial \u24d2 to princes
and does not favor the rich over the poor,
for they are all the work of his hands.
", "comment": "\u24d2 Dt 10:17; Jb 13:8; 32:21"}, {"pk": 4041518, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 34, "verse": 20, "text": "They die suddenly in the middle of the night;
people shudder, then pass away.
Even the mighty are removed without effort.
"}, {"pk": 4041519, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 34, "verse": 21, "text": "For his eyes watch over a man\u2019s ways,
and he observes all his steps. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Jb 14:16; 31:4; Pr 5:21"}, {"pk": 4041520, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 34, "verse": 22, "text": "There is no darkness, no deep darkness,
where evildoers can hide. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 139:12; Am 9:2-3; Heb 4:13"}, {"pk": 4041521, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 34, "verse": 23, "text": "God does not need to examine a person further,
that one should [4] approach him in court.
", "comment": "[4] Some emend to God has not appointed a time for man to"}, {"pk": 4041522, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 34, "verse": 24, "text": "He shatters the mighty without an investigation
and sets others in their place. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Jb 12:19; Ps 2:9; Dn 2:21"}, {"pk": 4041523, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 34, "verse": 25, "text": "Therefore, he recognizes their deeds \u24d6
and overthrows them by night, and they are crushed.
", "comment": "\u24d6 Jb 11:11; Ps 10:14"}, {"pk": 4041524, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 34, "verse": 26, "text": "In full view of the public, [5]
he strikes them for their wickedness,
", "comment": "[5] Lit In a place of spectators"}, {"pk": 4041525, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 34, "verse": 27, "text": "because they turned aside from following him
and did not understand any of his ways
"}, {"pk": 4041526, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 34, "verse": 28, "text": "but caused the poor to cry out to him,
and he heard the outcry of the needy. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ex 3:7; 22:23; Jms 5:4"}, {"pk": 4041527, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 34, "verse": 29, "text": "But when God is silent, who can declare him guilty?
When he hides his face, who can see him?
Yet he watches over both individuals and nations,
"}, {"pk": 4041528, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 34, "verse": 30, "text": "so that godless men should not rule
or ensnare the people.
"}, {"pk": 4041529, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 34, "verse": 31, "text": "Suppose someone says to God,
\u201cI have endured my punishment;
I will no longer act wickedly.
"}, {"pk": 4041530, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 34, "verse": 32, "text": "Teach me what I cannot see;
if I have done wrong, I won\u2019t do it again.\u201d
"}, {"pk": 4041531, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 34, "verse": 33, "text": "Should God repay you on your terms
when you have rejected his?
You must choose, not I!
So declare what you know.
"}, {"pk": 4041532, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 34, "verse": 34, "text": "Reasonable men will say to me,
along with the wise men who hear me,
"}, {"pk": 4041533, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 34, "verse": 35, "text": "\u201cJob speaks without knowledge; \u24d8
his words are without insight.\u201d
", "comment": "\u24d8 Jb 35:16; 38:2; 42:3"}, {"pk": 4041534, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 34, "verse": 36, "text": "If only Job were tested to the limit,
because his answers are like those of wicked men.
"}, {"pk": 4041535, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 34, "verse": 37, "text": "For he adds rebellion to his sin;
he scornfully claps \u24d9 in our presence,
while multiplying \u24da his words against God.
", "comment": "\u24da Jb 16:4; 35:16; Ezk 35:13
\u24d9 Nm 24:10; Jb 27:23; Lm 2:15"}, {"pk": 4041536, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 35, "verse": 1, "text": "Then Elihu continued, saying:"}, {"pk": 4041537, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 35, "verse": 2, "text": "Do you think it is just when you say,
\u201cI am righteous before God\u201d?
"}, {"pk": 4041538, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 35, "verse": 3, "text": "For you ask, \u201cWhat does it profit you, [1]
and what benefit comes to me, if I do not sin?\u201d \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Jb 9:29; 21:15; 34:9
[1] Some emend to me"}, {"pk": 4041539, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 35, "verse": 4, "text": "I will answer you
and your friends with you.
"}, {"pk": 4041540, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 35, "verse": 5, "text": "Look at the heavens and see;
gaze at the clouds high above you.
"}, {"pk": 4041541, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 35, "verse": 6, "text": "If you sin, how does it affect God?
If you multiply your transgressions, what does it do to him?
"}, {"pk": 4041542, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 35, "verse": 7, "text": "If you are righteous, what do you give him,
or what does he receive from your hand? \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Jb 22:3; 41:11; Rm 11:35"}, {"pk": 4041543, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 35, "verse": 8, "text": "Your wickedness affects a person like yourself,
and your righteousness, a son of man. [2]
", "comment": "[2] Or a mere mortal"}, {"pk": 4041544, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 35, "verse": 9, "text": "People cry out because of severe oppression;
they shout for help because of the power of the mighty. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ex 2:23; Jb 24:12; 34:28"}, {"pk": 4041545, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 35, "verse": 10, "text": "But no one asks, \u201cWhere is God my Maker, \u24d0
who provides us with songs in the night, \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 42:8; 77:6; Ac 16:25
\u24d0 Dt 32:6; Is 51:13; Jr 2:8"}, {"pk": 4041546, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 35, "verse": 11, "text": "who gives us more understanding than the animals of the earth
and makes us wiser than the birds of the sky?\u201d \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Jb 12:7; Mt 6:26"}, {"pk": 4041547, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 35, "verse": 12, "text": "There they cry out, but he does not answer,
because of the pride of evil people. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Pr 1:28; Is 1:15; Zch 7:13"}, {"pk": 4041548, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 35, "verse": 13, "text": "Indeed, God does not listen to empty cries,
and the Almighty does not take note of it\u2009\u2014
"}, {"pk": 4041549, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 35, "verse": 14, "text": "how much less when [3] you complain [4]
that you do not see him,
that your case \u24d4 is before him
and you are waiting \u24d5 for him.
", "comment": "\u24d4 Jb 13:18; 23:4; 31:13
\u24d5 Jb 6:8; 13:13; 14:14
[3] Or how then can
[4] Lit say"}, {"pk": 4041550, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 35, "verse": 15, "text": "But now, because God\u2019s anger does not punish
and he does not pay attention to transgression, [5]
", "comment": "[5] LXX, Vg; MT reads folly, or arrogance; Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4041551, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 35, "verse": 16, "text": "Job opens his mouth in vain
and multiplies words without knowledge. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Jb 15:2; 21:22; 34:35"}, {"pk": 4041552, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 36, "verse": 1, "text": "Then Elihu continued, saying:"}, {"pk": 4041553, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 36, "verse": 2, "text": "Be patient with me a little longer, and I will inform you,
for there is still more to be said on God\u2019s behalf.
"}, {"pk": 4041554, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 36, "verse": 3, "text": "I will get my knowledge from a distant place
and ascribe justice to my Maker.
"}, {"pk": 4041555, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 36, "verse": 4, "text": "Indeed, my words are not false;
one who has complete knowledge is with you.
"}, {"pk": 4041556, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 36, "verse": 5, "text": "Yes, God is mighty, but he despises no one;
he understands all things. [1] \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Jb 9:4; 12:13; 38:36
[1] Lit he is mighty in strength of heart"}, {"pk": 4041557, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 36, "verse": 6, "text": "He does not keep the wicked alive, \u24d8
but he gives justice to the oppressed.
", "comment": "\u24d8 Gn 18:25; Jb 8:20; 2Pt 2:9"}, {"pk": 4041558, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 36, "verse": 7, "text": "He does not withdraw his gaze from the righteous,
but he seats them forever with enthroned kings,
and they are exalted.
"}, {"pk": 4041559, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 36, "verse": 8, "text": "If people are bound with chains
and trapped by the cords of affliction,
"}, {"pk": 4041560, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 36, "verse": 9, "text": "God tells them what they have done
and how arrogantly they have transgressed.
"}, {"pk": 4041561, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 36, "verse": 10, "text": "He opens their ears \u24d9 to correction
and tells them to repent from iniquity.
", "comment": "\u24d9 Jb 4:12; 13:1; 33:16"}, {"pk": 4041562, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 36, "verse": 11, "text": "If they listen and serve him,
they will end their days in prosperity
and their years in happiness. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Jb 21:13; 22:2; Is 1:19"}, {"pk": 4041563, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 36, "verse": 12, "text": "But if they do not listen,
they will cross the river of death [2]
and die without knowledge. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Jb 4:21; 33:18; Hs 4:6
[2] Or will perish by the sword"}, {"pk": 4041564, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 36, "verse": 13, "text": "Those who have a godless heart harbor anger;
even when God binds them, they do not cry for help.
"}, {"pk": 4041565, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 36, "verse": 14, "text": "They die in their youth;
their life ends among male cult prostitutes. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Dt 23:17; 1Kg 14:24; 22:46"}, {"pk": 4041566, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 36, "verse": 15, "text": "God rescues the afflicted by their affliction;
he instructs them by their torment.
"}, {"pk": 4041567, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 36, "verse": 16, "text": "Indeed, he lured you from the jaws [3] of distress
to a spacious and unconfined place.
Your table was spread with choice food.
", "comment": "[3] Lit from a mouth of narrowness"}, {"pk": 4041568, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 36, "verse": 17, "text": "Yet now you are obsessed with the judgment due the wicked;
judgment and justice have seized you.
"}, {"pk": 4041569, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 36, "verse": 18, "text": "Be careful that no one lures you with riches; [4]
do not let a large ransom [5] lead you astray. \u24dd
", "comment": "[4] Or you into mockery
[5] Or bribe
\u24dd 1Sm 12:3; Ps 26:10; Am 5:12"}, {"pk": 4041570, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 36, "verse": 19, "text": "Can your wealth [6] or all your physical exertion
keep you from distress? \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 1Sm 22:2; Jb 15:24; Ps 107:6,13,19,28
[6] Or cry for help"}, {"pk": 4041571, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 36, "verse": 20, "text": "Do not long for the night
when nations will disappear from their places.
"}, {"pk": 4041572, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 36, "verse": 21, "text": "Be careful that you do not turn to iniquity,
for that is why you have been tested by [7] affliction.
", "comment": "[7] Or for you have preferred this to"}, {"pk": 4041573, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 36, "verse": 22, "text": "Look, God shows himself exalted by his power.
Who is a teacher like him?
"}, {"pk": 4041574, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 36, "verse": 23, "text": "Who has appointed his way for him,
and who has declared, \u201cYou have done wrong\u201d? \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Jb 34:10,13; Is 40:13-14; Rm 11:34"}, {"pk": 4041575, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 36, "verse": 24, "text": "Remember that you should praise his work,
which people have sung about. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 92:5; 104:33; Rv 15:3"}, {"pk": 4041576, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 36, "verse": 25, "text": "All mankind has seen it;
people have looked at it from a distance. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 19:3; Rm 1:19-20; Heb 11:13"}, {"pk": 4041577, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 36, "verse": 26, "text": "Yes, God is exalted beyond our knowledge; \u24d4
the number of his years cannot be counted. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 90:2; 102:24,27; Heb 1:12
\u24d4 Jb 9:10; 37:5,23; Ec 8:17"}, {"pk": 4041578, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 36, "verse": 27, "text": "For he makes waterdrops evaporate; [8]
they distill the rain into its [9] mist, \u24d6
", "comment": "[9] Or his
\u24d6 Gn 2:6; Jb 38:28; Ps 147:8
[8] Lit he draws in waterdrops"}, {"pk": 4041579, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 36, "verse": 28, "text": "which the clouds pour out
and shower abundantly on mankind.
"}, {"pk": 4041580, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 36, "verse": 29, "text": "Can anyone understand how the clouds spread out
or how the thunder roars from God\u2019s pavilion? \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Jb 26:14; 37:16; Ps 105:39"}, {"pk": 4041581, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 36, "verse": 30, "text": "See how he spreads his lightning \u24d8 around him
and covers the depths of the sea.
", "comment": "\u24d8 2Sm 22:15; Jb 38:28; Ps 18:14"}, {"pk": 4041582, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 36, "verse": 31, "text": "For he judges the nations with these;
he gives food in abundance. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Jb 37:13; Ps 136:25; Ac 14:17"}, {"pk": 4041583, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 36, "verse": 32, "text": "He covers his hands with lightning
and commands it to hit its mark.
"}, {"pk": 4041584, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 36, "verse": 33, "text": "The [10] thunder declares his presence; [11]
the cattle also, the approaching storm.
", "comment": "[11] Lit thunder announces concerning him or it
[10] Lit His, or Its"}, {"pk": 4041585, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 37, "verse": 1, "text": "My heart \u24da pounds at this
and leaps from my chest. [1]
", "comment": "[1] Lit from its place
\u24da Jb 15:35; 32:19; Pr 20:27,30"}, {"pk": 4041586, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 37, "verse": 2, "text": "Just listen to his thunderous voice
and the rumbling that comes from his mouth.
"}, {"pk": 4041587, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 37, "verse": 3, "text": "He lets it loose beneath the entire sky;
his lightning to the ends \u24db of the earth.
", "comment": "\u24db Jb 38:13; Is 11:12; Ezk 7:2"}, {"pk": 4041588, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 37, "verse": 4, "text": "Then there comes a roaring sound;
God thunders \u24dc with his majestic voice.
He does not restrain the lightning
when his rumbling voice is heard.
", "comment": "\u24dc Jb 40:9; Ps 18:3; 29:3"}, {"pk": 4041589, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 37, "verse": 5, "text": "God thunders wondrously with his voice;
he does great things that we cannot comprehend.
"}, {"pk": 4041590, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 37, "verse": 6, "text": "For he says to the snow, \u24dd \u201cFall to the earth,\u201d
and the torrential rains, his mighty torrential rains,
", "comment": "\u24dd Jb 6:16; 24:19; 38:22"}, {"pk": 4041591, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 37, "verse": 7, "text": "serve as his sign to all mankind,
so that all men may know his work.
"}, {"pk": 4041592, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 37, "verse": 8, "text": "The wild animals enter their lairs
and stay in their dens. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Jb 38:40; Ps 104:22; Am 3:4"}, {"pk": 4041593, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 37, "verse": 9, "text": "The windstorm comes from its chamber,
and the cold from the driving north winds.
"}, {"pk": 4041594, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 37, "verse": 10, "text": "Ice is formed by the breath of God, \u24d1
and watery expanses are frozen.
", "comment": "\u24d1 2Sm 22:21; Jb 4:9; Is 30:33"}, {"pk": 4041595, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 37, "verse": 11, "text": "He saturates clouds with moisture; \u24d2
he scatters his lightning through them.
", "comment": "\u24d2 Jb 26:8; 36:29; 38:9"}, {"pk": 4041596, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 37, "verse": 12, "text": "They swirl about,
turning round and round at his direction,
accomplishing everything he commands them
over the surface of the inhabited world.
"}, {"pk": 4041597, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 37, "verse": 13, "text": "He causes this to happen for punishment,
for his land, or for his faithful love.
"}, {"pk": 4041598, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 37, "verse": 14, "text": "Listen to this, Job.
Stop and consider God\u2019s wonders.
"}, {"pk": 4041599, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 37, "verse": 15, "text": "Do you know how God directs his clouds
or makes their lightning flash?
"}, {"pk": 4041600, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 37, "verse": 16, "text": "Do you understand how the clouds float,
those wonderful works of him who has perfect knowledge?
"}, {"pk": 4041601, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 37, "verse": 17, "text": "You whose clothes get hot
when the south wind brings calm to the land,
"}, {"pk": 4041602, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 37, "verse": 18, "text": "can you help God spread out the skies
as hard as a cast metal mirror?
"}, {"pk": 4041603, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 37, "verse": 19, "text": "Teach us what we should say to him; \u24d3
we cannot prepare our case because of our darkness.
", "comment": "\u24d3 Jb 9:3,14; 40:2; Jms 1:5"}, {"pk": 4041604, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 37, "verse": 20, "text": "Should he be told that I want to speak?
Can a man speak when he is confused?
"}, {"pk": 4041605, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 37, "verse": 21, "text": "Now no one can even look at the sun
when it is in the skies,
after a wind has swept through and cleared the clouds away. [2]
", "comment": "[2] Lit and cleaned them"}, {"pk": 4041606, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 37, "verse": 22, "text": "Yet out of the north he comes, shrouded in a golden glow;
awesome \u24d4 majesty surrounds him.
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ex 15:11; Dt 7:21; Hab 3:2"}, {"pk": 4041607, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 37, "verse": 23, "text": "The Almighty\u2009\u2014\u2009we cannot reach him\u2009\u2014
he is exalted in power!
He will not violate justice and abundant righteousness,
"}, {"pk": 4041608, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 37, "verse": 24, "text": "therefore, men fear him.
He does not look favorably on any who are wise \u24d5 in heart.
", "comment": "\u24d5 Pr 3:7; 26:5,12,16; 28:11"}, {"pk": 4041609, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 38, "verse": 1, "text": "Then the LORD answered Job from the whirlwind. \u24d6 He said:", "comment": "\u24d6 2Kg 2:11; Jb 40:6; Ezk 13:11,13"}, {"pk": 4041610, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 38, "verse": 2, "text": "Who is this who obscures my counsel
with ignorant words? \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Jb 34:35; 35:16; 42:3"}, {"pk": 4041611, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 38, "verse": 3, "text": "Get ready to answer me like a man;
when I question \u24d8 you, you will inform me.
", "comment": "\u24d8 2Sm 11:7; Jb 40:7; 42:4"}, {"pk": 4041612, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 38, "verse": 4, "text": "Where were you when I established \u24d9 the earth?
Tell me, if you have [1] understanding.
", "comment": "[1] Lit know
\u24d9 Ps 89:11; 102:25; 104:5"}, {"pk": 4041613, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 38, "verse": 5, "text": "Who fixed its dimensions? Certainly you know!
Who stretched a measuring line across it?
"}, {"pk": 4041614, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 38, "verse": 6, "text": "What supports its foundations?
Or who laid its cornerstone
"}, {"pk": 4041615, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 38, "verse": 7, "text": "while the morning stars sang together
and all the sons of God \u24da shouted for joy?
", "comment": "\u24da Gn 6:2,4; Jb 1:6; 2:1"}, {"pk": 4041616, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 38, "verse": 8, "text": "Who enclosed the sea behind doors
when it burst from the womb,
"}, {"pk": 4041617, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 38, "verse": 9, "text": "when I made the clouds its garment
and total darkness its blanket, [2] \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db 2Sm 22:10; Jb 22:13; 37:11
[2] Lit swaddling clothes"}, {"pk": 4041618, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 38, "verse": 10, "text": "when I determined its boundaries [3]
and put its bars and doors in place,
", "comment": "[3] Lit I broke my statute on it"}, {"pk": 4041619, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 38, "verse": 11, "text": "when I declared: \u201cYou may come this far, but no farther;
your proud waves stop here\u201d?
"}, {"pk": 4041620, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 38, "verse": 12, "text": "Have you ever in your life commanded the morning
or assigned the dawn its place,
"}, {"pk": 4041621, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 38, "verse": 13, "text": "so it may seize the edges of the earth
and shake the wicked out of it?
"}, {"pk": 4041622, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 38, "verse": 14, "text": "The earth is changed as clay is by a seal;
its hills stand out like the folds of a garment.
"}, {"pk": 4041623, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 38, "verse": 15, "text": "Light [4] is withheld from the wicked,
and the arm raised in violence is broken.
", "comment": "[4] Lit Their light"}, {"pk": 4041624, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 38, "verse": 16, "text": "Have you traveled to the sources of the sea
or walked in the depths of the oceans?
"}, {"pk": 4041625, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 38, "verse": 17, "text": "Have the gates \u24dc of death been revealed to you?
Have you seen the gates of deep darkness?
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 9:13; 107:18; Is 38:10"}, {"pk": 4041626, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 38, "verse": 18, "text": "Have you comprehended the extent of the earth?
Tell me, if you know all this.
"}, {"pk": 4041627, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 38, "verse": 19, "text": "Where is the road to the home of light?
Do you know where darkness lives,
"}, {"pk": 4041628, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 38, "verse": 20, "text": "so you can lead it back to its border?
Are you familiar with the paths to its home?
"}, {"pk": 4041629, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 38, "verse": 21, "text": "Don\u2019t you know? You were already born; \u24dd
you have lived so long! [5]
", "comment": "\u24dd Jb 15:7; Ps 90:2; Pr 8:25
[5] Lit born; the number of your days is great"}, {"pk": 4041630, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 38, "verse": 22, "text": "Have you entered the place where the snow is stored?
Or have you seen the storehouses of hail, \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ex 9:18; Ps 105:32; Is 28:17"}, {"pk": 4041631, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 38, "verse": 23, "text": "which I hold in reserve for times of trouble,
for the day of warfare and battle? \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Jos 10:11; Is 30:30; Rv 16:21"}, {"pk": 4041632, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 38, "verse": 24, "text": "What road leads to the place where light is dispersed? [6]
Where is the source of the east wind that spreads across the earth?
", "comment": "[6] Or where lightning is distributed"}, {"pk": 4041633, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 38, "verse": 25, "text": "Who cuts a channel for the flooding rain
or clears the way for lightning,
"}, {"pk": 4041634, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 38, "verse": 26, "text": "to bring rain on an uninhabited land,
on a desert with no human life, [7]
", "comment": "[7] Lit no man in it"}, {"pk": 4041635, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 38, "verse": 27, "text": "to satisfy the parched wasteland
and cause the grass to sprout? \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Gn 1:11; 2Sm 23:4; Ps 107:35"}, {"pk": 4041636, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 38, "verse": 28, "text": "Does the rain have a father?
Who fathered the drops of dew? \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Jb 5:10; Ps 147:8; Jr 14:22"}, {"pk": 4041637, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 38, "verse": 29, "text": "Whose womb did the ice come from?
Who gave birth to the frost of heaven
"}, {"pk": 4041638, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 38, "verse": 30, "text": "when water becomes as hard as stone, [8]
and the surface of the watery depths is frozen? \u24d4
", "comment": "[8] Lit water hides itself as the stone
\u24d4 Jb 37:10; Ps 147:16-17"}, {"pk": 4041639, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 38, "verse": 31, "text": "Can you fasten the chains of the Pleiades
or loosen the belt of Orion?
"}, {"pk": 4041640, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 38, "verse": 32, "text": "Can you bring out the constellations [9] in their season
and lead the Bear [10] and her cubs? \u24d5
", "comment": "[9] Or Mazzaroth; Hb obscure
[10] Or lead Aldebaran
\u24d5 Jb 9:9; Is 40:26; Am 5:8"}, {"pk": 4041641, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 38, "verse": 33, "text": "Do you know the laws \u24d6 of heaven?
Can you impose its [11] authority on earth?
", "comment": "\u24d6 Jr 31:35; 33:25
[11] Or God\u2019s"}, {"pk": 4041642, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 38, "verse": 34, "text": "Can you command [12] the clouds
so that a flood of water covers you? \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Jb 22:11; Ps 69:1-2; Lm 3:54
[12] Lit lift up your voice to"}, {"pk": 4041643, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 38, "verse": 35, "text": "Can you send out lightning \u24d8 bolts, and they go?
Do they report to you: \u201cHere we are\u201d?
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ex 19:16; Ps 18:14; 97:4"}, {"pk": 4041644, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 38, "verse": 36, "text": "Who put wisdom \u24d9 in the heart [13]
or gave the mind understanding?
", "comment": "\u24d9 Jb 28:12,18,20; Ps 51:6; Ec 2:26
[13] Or the inner self; Ps 51:6"}, {"pk": 4041645, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 38, "verse": 37, "text": "Who has the wisdom to number the clouds?
Or who can tilt the water jars of heaven
"}, {"pk": 4041646, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 38, "verse": 38, "text": "when the dust hardens like cast metal
and the clods of dirt stick together?
"}, {"pk": 4041647, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 38, "verse": 39, "text": "Can you hunt prey for a lioness
or satisfy the appetite of young lions \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 104:21; 145:15-16"}, {"pk": 4041648, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 38, "verse": 40, "text": "when they crouch in their dens
and lie in wait within their lairs?
"}, {"pk": 4041649, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 38, "verse": 41, "text": "Who provides the raven\u2019s food \u24db
when its young cry out to God
and wander about for lack of food?
", "comment": "\u24db 1Kg 17:4,6; Ps 147:9; Lk 12:24"}, {"pk": 4041650, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 39, "verse": 1, "text": "Do you know when mountain goats give birth?
Have you watched the deer in labor?
"}, {"pk": 4041651, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 39, "verse": 2, "text": "Can you count the months they are pregnant [1]
so you can know the time they give birth?
", "comment": "[1] Lit months they fulfill"}, {"pk": 4041652, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 39, "verse": 3, "text": "They crouch down to give birth to their young;
they deliver their newborn. [2]
", "comment": "[2] Or they send away their labor pains"}, {"pk": 4041653, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 39, "verse": 4, "text": "Their offspring are healthy and grow up in the open field.
They leave and do not return. [3]
", "comment": "[3] Lit return to them"}, {"pk": 4041654, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 39, "verse": 5, "text": "Who set the wild donkey free?
Who released the swift donkey from its harness?
"}, {"pk": 4041655, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 39, "verse": 6, "text": "I made the desert \u24dc its home,
and the salty \u24dd wasteland its dwelling.
", "comment": "\u24dc Jb 24:5; 38:26; Jr 2:24
\u24dd Dt 29:23; Ps 107:34; Jr 17:6"}, {"pk": 4041656, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 39, "verse": 7, "text": "It scoffs at the noise of the village
and never hears the shouts of a driver. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ex 3:7; 5:10,13-14; Jb 3:18"}, {"pk": 4041657, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 39, "verse": 8, "text": "It roams the mountains for its pastureland,
searching for anything green.
"}, {"pk": 4041658, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 39, "verse": 9, "text": "Would the wild ox be willing to serve you?
Would it spend the night by your feeding trough?
"}, {"pk": 4041659, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 39, "verse": 10, "text": "Can you hold the wild ox \u24d1 to a furrow by its harness?
Will it plow the valleys behind you?
", "comment": "\u24d1 Nm 23:22; 24:8; Dt 33:17"}, {"pk": 4041660, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 39, "verse": 11, "text": "Can you depend on it because its strength is great?
Would you leave it to do your hard work?
"}, {"pk": 4041661, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 39, "verse": 12, "text": "Can you trust the wild ox to harvest your grain
and bring it to your threshing floor?
"}, {"pk": 4041662, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 39, "verse": 13, "text": "The wings of the ostrich flap joyfully,
but are her feathers and plumage like the stork\u2019s? [4] \u24d2
", "comment": "[4] Hb obscure
\u24d2 Ps 104:17; Jr 8:7; Zch 5:9"}, {"pk": 4041663, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 39, "verse": 14, "text": "She abandons her eggs on the ground
and lets them be warmed in the sand.
"}, {"pk": 4041664, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 39, "verse": 15, "text": "She forgets that a foot may crush them
or that some wild animal may trample them.
"}, {"pk": 4041665, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 39, "verse": 16, "text": "She treats her young harshly, as if they were not her own,
with no fear that her labor may have been in vain.
"}, {"pk": 4041666, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 39, "verse": 17, "text": "For God has deprived her of wisdom;
he has not endowed her with understanding. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Jb 35:11; 38:36"}, {"pk": 4041667, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 39, "verse": 18, "text": "When she proudly [5] spreads her wings,
she laughs at the horse and its rider.
", "comment": "[5] Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4041668, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 39, "verse": 19, "text": "Do you give strength to the horse?
Do you adorn his neck with a mane? [6]
", "comment": "[6] Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4041669, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 39, "verse": 20, "text": "Do you make him leap like a locust?
His proud snorting fills one with terror.
"}, {"pk": 4041670, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 39, "verse": 21, "text": "He paws [7] in the valley and rejoices in his strength;
he charges into battle. [8]
", "comment": "[7] LXX, Syr; MT reads They dig
[8] Lit he goes out to meet the weaponry"}, {"pk": 4041671, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 39, "verse": 22, "text": "He laughs at fear, since he is afraid of nothing;
he does not run from the sword.
"}, {"pk": 4041672, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 39, "verse": 23, "text": "A quiver rattles at his side,
along with a flashing spear and a javelin.
"}, {"pk": 4041673, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 39, "verse": 24, "text": "He charges ahead [9] with trembling rage;
he cannot stand still at the trumpet\u2019s sound.
", "comment": "[9] Lit He swallows the ground"}, {"pk": 4041674, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 39, "verse": 25, "text": "When the trumpet blasts, he snorts defiantly. [10]
He smells the battle from a distance;
he hears the officers\u2019 shouts and the battle cry.
", "comment": "[10] Lit he says, \u201cAha!\u201d "}, {"pk": 4041675, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 39, "verse": 26, "text": "Does the hawk take flight by your understanding
and spread its wings to the south?
"}, {"pk": 4041676, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 39, "verse": 27, "text": "Does the eagle soar at your command
and make its nest \u24d4 on high?
", "comment": "\u24d4 Jr 49:16; Ob 4; Hab 2:9"}, {"pk": 4041677, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 39, "verse": 28, "text": "It lives on a cliff where it spends the night;
its stronghold is on a rocky crag.
"}, {"pk": 4041678, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 39, "verse": 29, "text": "From there it searches for prey; \u24d5
its eyes penetrate the distance.
", "comment": "\u24d5 Jb 9:26; Hab 1:8"}, {"pk": 4041679, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 39, "verse": 30, "text": "Its brood gulps down blood,
and where the slain are, it is there. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ezk 39:17; Mt 24:28; Lk 17:37"}, {"pk": 4041680, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 40, "verse": 1, "text": "The LORD answered Job:"}, {"pk": 4041681, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 40, "verse": 2, "text": "Will the one who contends with the Almighty correct him?
Let him who argues with God give an answer. [1]
", "comment": "[1] Lit God respond to it"}, {"pk": 4041682, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 40, "verse": 3, "text": "Then Job answered the LORD:"}, {"pk": 4041683, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 40, "verse": 4, "text": "I am so insignificant. How can I answer you? \u24d7
I place my hand over my mouth.
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ezr 9:6; Jb 29:9; 42:6"}, {"pk": 4041684, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 40, "verse": 5, "text": "I have spoken once, and I will not reply;
twice, but now I can add nothing. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Jb 9:3,15; 33:14; Ps 62:11"}, {"pk": 4041685, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 40, "verse": 6, "text": "Then the LORD answered Job from the whirlwind: \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Jb 38:1; Jr 30:23; Ezk 13:11,13"}, {"pk": 4041686, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 40, "verse": 7, "text": "Get ready to answer me like a man;
When I question \u24da you, you will inform me.
", "comment": "\u24da 2Sm 11:7; Jb 38:3; 42:4"}, {"pk": 4041687, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 40, "verse": 8, "text": "Would you really challenge my justice?
Would you declare me guilty \u24db to justify yourself? \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24db Jb 9:20,28; Ps 37:33; Is 50:9
\u24dc Jb 32:2; Ps 51:4; Rm 3:4"}, {"pk": 4041688, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 40, "verse": 9, "text": "Do you have an arm like God\u2019s?
Can you thunder with a voice like his?
"}, {"pk": 4041689, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 40, "verse": 10, "text": "Adorn yourself with majesty \u24dd and splendor,
and clothe yourself with honor and glory.
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 93:1; 96:6; 104:1"}, {"pk": 4041690, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 40, "verse": 11, "text": "Pour out your raging anger; \u24d0
look on every proud person and humiliate him. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d0 Jb 14:13; 19:11; 21:17
\u24d1 Is 2:11; Ezk 21:26; Dn 4:37"}, {"pk": 4041691, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 40, "verse": 12, "text": "Look on every proud person and humble him; \u24d2
trample the wicked where they stand. [2]
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 18:27; Is 13:11; 63:3
[2] Lit wicked in their place"}, {"pk": 4041692, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 40, "verse": 13, "text": "Hide them together in the dust;
imprison them in the grave. [3]
", "comment": "[3] Lit together; bind their faces in the hidden place"}, {"pk": 4041693, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 40, "verse": 14, "text": "Then I will confess to you
that your own right hand \u24d3 can deliver you. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 17:7; 20:6; 108:6
\u24d4 Ps 3:8; 49:7; 62:2"}, {"pk": 4041694, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 40, "verse": 15, "text": "Look at Behemoth,
which I made along with you.
He eats grass like cattle.
"}, {"pk": 4041695, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 40, "verse": 16, "text": "Look at the strength of his back [4]
and the power in the muscles of his belly.
", "comment": "[4] Or waist"}, {"pk": 4041696, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 40, "verse": 17, "text": "He stiffens his tail like a cedar tree;
the tendons of his thighs are woven firmly together.
"}, {"pk": 4041697, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 40, "verse": 18, "text": "His bones are bronze tubes;
his limbs are like iron rods.
"}, {"pk": 4041698, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 40, "verse": 19, "text": "He is the foremost of God\u2019s works; \u24d5
only his Maker can draw the sword against him.
", "comment": "\u24d5 Jb 26:14; Pr 8:22"}, {"pk": 4041699, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 40, "verse": 20, "text": "The hills yield food for him,
while all sorts of wild animals play there.
"}, {"pk": 4041700, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 40, "verse": 21, "text": "He lies under the lotus plants,
hiding in the protection [5] of marshy reeds.
", "comment": "[5] Lit plants, in the hiding place"}, {"pk": 4041701, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 40, "verse": 22, "text": "Lotus plants cover him with their shade;
the willows by the brook surround him.
"}, {"pk": 4041702, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 40, "verse": 23, "text": "Though the river rages, Behemoth is unafraid;
he remains confident, even if the Jordan surges up to his mouth.
"}, {"pk": 4041703, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 40, "verse": 24, "text": "Can anyone capture him while he looks on, [6]
or pierce his nose with snares?
", "comment": "[6] Lit capture it in its eyes"}, {"pk": 4041704, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 41, "verse": 1, "text": "Can you pull in Leviathan \u24d6 with a hook \u24d7
or tie his tongue down with a rope?
", "comment": "\u24d6 Jb 3:8; Ps 104:26; Is 27:1
\u24d7 Is 19:8; Hab 1:15"}, {"pk": 4041705, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 41, "verse": 2, "text": "Can you put a cord [1] through his nose
or pierce his jaw with a hook? \u24d8
", "comment": "[1] Lit reed
\u24d8 2Kg 19:28; Jb 40:24; Is 37:29"}, {"pk": 4041706, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 41, "verse": 3, "text": "Will he beg you for mercy
or speak softly to you?
"}, {"pk": 4041707, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 41, "verse": 4, "text": "Will he make a covenant with you
so that you can take him as a slave forever? \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ex 21:6; Dt 15:17; 1Sm 27:12"}, {"pk": 4041708, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 41, "verse": 5, "text": "Can you play with him like a bird
or put him on a leash [2] for your girls?
", "comment": "[2] Lit or bind him"}, {"pk": 4041709, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 41, "verse": 6, "text": "Will traders bargain for him
or divide him among the merchants?
"}, {"pk": 4041710, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 41, "verse": 7, "text": "Can you fill his hide with harpoons
or his head with fishing spears?
"}, {"pk": 4041711, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 41, "verse": 8, "text": "Lay a [3] hand on him.
You will remember the battle
and never repeat it!
", "comment": "[3] Lit your"}, {"pk": 4041712, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 41, "verse": 9, "text": "Any hope of capturing him proves false.
Does a person not collapse at the very sight of him?
"}, {"pk": 4041713, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 41, "verse": 10, "text": "No one is ferocious enough to rouse Leviathan; \u24da
who then can stand against me?
", "comment": "\u24da Jb 3:8; Jr 50:44"}, {"pk": 4041714, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 41, "verse": 11, "text": "Who confronted me, that I should repay him?
Everything under heaven belongs to me. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 24:1; Rm 11:35; 1Co 10:26"}, {"pk": 4041715, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 41, "verse": 12, "text": "I cannot be silent about his limbs,
his power, and his graceful proportions.
"}, {"pk": 4041716, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 41, "verse": 13, "text": "Who can strip off his outer covering?
Who can penetrate his double layer of armor? [4] \u24dc
", "comment": "[4] LXX; MT reads double bridle
\u24dc Jr 46:4; 51:3"}, {"pk": 4041717, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 41, "verse": 14, "text": "Who can open his jaws, [5]
surrounded by those terrifying teeth?
", "comment": "[5] Lit open the doors of his face"}, {"pk": 4041718, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 41, "verse": 15, "text": "His pride is in his rows of scales,
closely sealed together.
"}, {"pk": 4041719, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 41, "verse": 16, "text": "One scale is so close to another [6]
that no air can pass between them.
", "comment": "[6] Lit One by one they approach"}, {"pk": 4041720, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 41, "verse": 17, "text": "They are joined to one another,
so closely connected [7] they cannot be separated.
", "comment": "[7] Lit another; they cling together and"}, {"pk": 4041721, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 41, "verse": 18, "text": "His snorting [8] flashes with light,
while his eyes are like the rays [9] of dawn.
", "comment": "[8] Or sneezing
[9] Lit eyelids"}, {"pk": 4041722, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 41, "verse": 19, "text": "Flaming torches shoot from his mouth;
fiery sparks fly out!
"}, {"pk": 4041723, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 41, "verse": 20, "text": "Smoke billows from his nostrils \u24dd
as from a boiling pot or burning reeds.
", "comment": "\u24dd 2Sm 22:9; Jb 39:20; Ps 18:8"}, {"pk": 4041724, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 41, "verse": 21, "text": "His breath sets coals ablaze,
and flames pour out of his mouth.
"}, {"pk": 4041725, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 41, "verse": 22, "text": "Strength resides in his neck,
and dismay dances before him.
"}, {"pk": 4041726, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 41, "verse": 23, "text": "The folds of his flesh are joined together,
solid as metal [10] and immovable.
", "comment": "[10] Lit together, hard on him"}, {"pk": 4041727, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 41, "verse": 24, "text": "His heart is as hard as a rock,
as hard as a lower millstone!
"}, {"pk": 4041728, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 41, "verse": 25, "text": "When Leviathan rises, the mighty [11] are terrified;
they withdraw because of his thrashing.
", "comment": "[11] Or the divine beings"}, {"pk": 4041729, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 41, "verse": 26, "text": "The sword that reaches him will have no effect,
nor will a spear, dart, or arrow.
"}, {"pk": 4041730, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 41, "verse": 27, "text": "He regards iron as straw,
and bronze as rotten wood.
"}, {"pk": 4041731, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 41, "verse": 28, "text": "No arrow can make him flee;
slingstones become like stubble to him.
"}, {"pk": 4041732, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 41, "verse": 29, "text": "A club is regarded as stubble,
and he laughs \u24d0 at the sound of a javelin.
", "comment": "\u24d0 2Ch 30:10; Jb 39:7,18; Hab 1:10"}, {"pk": 4041733, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 41, "verse": 30, "text": "His undersides are jagged potsherds,
spreading the mud like a threshing sledge. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Is 41:15; Am 1:3"}, {"pk": 4041734, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 41, "verse": 31, "text": "He makes the depths seethe like a cauldron;
he makes the sea like an ointment jar.
"}, {"pk": 4041735, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 41, "verse": 32, "text": "He leaves a shining wake behind him; [12]
one would think the deep had gray hair!
", "comment": "[12] Lit a path"}, {"pk": 4041736, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 41, "verse": 33, "text": "He has no equal on earth\u2009\u2014
a creature devoid of fear!
"}, {"pk": 4041737, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 41, "verse": 34, "text": "He surveys everything that is haughty;
he is king over all the proud beasts. [13]
", "comment": "[13] Lit the children of pride"}, {"pk": 4041738, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 42, "verse": 1, "text": "Then Job replied to the LORD:"}, {"pk": 4041739, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 42, "verse": 2, "text": "I [1] know that you can do anything
and no plan of yours can be thwarted. \u24d2
", "comment": "[1] Alt Hb tradition reads You
\u24d2 Gn 18:14; Jr 23:20; Mt 19:26"}, {"pk": 4041740, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 42, "verse": 3, "text": "You asked, \u201cWho is this who conceals my counsel with ignorance?\u201d \u24d3
Surely I spoke about things I did not understand,
things too wondrous for me to [2] know. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d3 Jb 34:35; 35:16; 38:2
[2] Lit me, and I did not
\u24d4 Ps 40:5; 131:1; 139:6"}, {"pk": 4041741, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 42, "verse": 4, "text": "You said, \u201cListen now, and I will speak.
When I question \u24d5 you, you will inform me.\u201d
", "comment": "\u24d5 Jb 38:3; 40:7"}, {"pk": 4041742, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 42, "verse": 5, "text": "I had heard reports about you,
but now my eyes \u24d6 have seen you.
", "comment": "\u24d6 Jb 19:27; Ps 123:1-2; 141:8"}, {"pk": 4041743, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 42, "verse": 6, "text": "Therefore, I reject my words and am sorry for them;
I am dust and ashes. [3] [4]
", "comment": "[3] LXX reads I despise myself and melt; I consider myself dust and ashes
[4] Lit I reject and I relent, concerning dust and ashes"}, {"pk": 4041744, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 42, "verse": 7, "text": "After the LORD had finished speaking [5] to Job, he said to Eliphaz the Temanite: \u201cI am angry with you and your two friends, for you have not spoken the truth about me, as my servant Job has.", "comment": "[5] Lit speaking these words"}, {"pk": 4041745, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 42, "verse": 8, "text": "Now take seven bulls and seven rams, go to my servant Job, and offer a burnt offering for yourselves. Then my servant Job will pray for you. \u24d7 I will surely accept his prayer and not deal with you as your folly deserves. For you have not spoken the truth about me, as my servant Job has.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d7 Gn 20:17; Nm 23:1; 1Jn 5:16"}, {"pk": 4041746, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 42, "verse": 9, "text": "Then Eliphaz the Temanite, Bildad the Shuhite, and Zophar the Naamathite went and did as the LORD had told them, and the LORD accepted Job\u2019s prayer."}, {"pk": 4041747, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 42, "verse": 10, "text": "After Job had prayed for his friends, the LORD restored his fortunes and doubled his previous possessions. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 14:7; Is 40:2; Mt 5:44"}, {"pk": 4041748, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 42, "verse": 11, "text": "All his brothers, sisters, and former acquaintances \u24d9 came to him and dined with him in his house. They sympathized with him and comforted him concerning all the adversity the LORD had brought on him. Each one gave him a piece of silver [6] \u24da and a gold earring. \u24db", "comment": "\u24d9 Jb 2:11; 19:13
[6] Lit a qesitah; the value of this currency is unknown
\u24da Gn 33:19; Jos 24:32
\u24db Gn 24:22; 35:4; Hs 2:13"}, {"pk": 4041749, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 42, "verse": 12, "text": "So the LORD blessed the last part of Job\u2019s life more than the first. He owned fourteen thousand sheep and goats, six thousand camels, one thousand yoke of oxen, and one thousand female donkeys."}, {"pk": 4041750, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 42, "verse": 13, "text": "He also had seven sons and three daughters."}, {"pk": 4041751, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 42, "verse": 14, "text": "He named his first daughter Jemimah, his second Keziah, and his third Keren-happuch. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 45:8; Sg 2:14; Jr 4:30"}, {"pk": 4041752, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 42, "verse": 15, "text": "No women as beautiful as Job\u2019s daughters could be found in all the land, and their father granted them an inheritance with their brothers."}, {"pk": 4041753, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 42, "verse": 16, "text": "Job lived 140 years after this and saw his children and their children to the fourth generation."}, {"pk": 4041754, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 18, "chapter": 42, "verse": 17, "text": "Then Job died, old and full of days. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Gn 25:8; 35:29; 1Ch 29:28"}, {"pk": 4041755, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 1, "verse": 1, "text": "How happy is the one who does not
walk in the advice of the wicked
or stand in the pathway with sinners
or sit in the company of mockers! \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 26:4-5; Pr 4:14-15"}, {"pk": 4041756, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 1, "verse": 2, "text": "Instead, his delight is in the LORD\u2019s instruction,
and he meditates on it day and night. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Jos 1:8; Ps 40:8; 119:14-16"}, {"pk": 4041757, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 1, "verse": 3, "text": "He is like a tree planted beside flowing streams [1]
that bears its fruit in its season \u24d2
and whose leaf does not wither. \u24d3
Whatever he does prospers. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d2 Rv 22:2
\u24d4 Dt 5:33
[1] Or beside irrigation channels
\u24d3 Ps 92:12-14; Jr 17:8"}, {"pk": 4041758, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 1, "verse": 4, "text": "The wicked are not like this;
instead, they are like chaff that the wind blows away. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Jb 21:18; Ps 35:5; Hs 13:3"}, {"pk": 4041759, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 1, "verse": 5, "text": "Therefore the wicked will not stand up in the judgment, \u24d6
nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous.
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 5:5; 9:16; 76:7; Jr 25:31"}, {"pk": 4041760, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 1, "verse": 6, "text": "For the LORD watches over the way of the righteous, \u24d7
but the way of the wicked leads to ruin. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d7 Jb 34:21; Ps 37:18; Nah 1:7; Jn 10:14; 2Tm 2:19
\u24d8 Pr 21:12; Jn 3:16"}, {"pk": 4041761, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 2, "verse": 1, "text": "Why \u24d9 do the nations rage \u24da
and the peoples plot in vain? \u24db
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ac 4:25-26
\u24da Is 17:12-13
\u24db Ps 83:2-3"}, {"pk": 4041762, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 2, "verse": 2, "text": "The kings of the earth take their stand, \u24dc
and the rulers conspire together
against the LORD and his Anointed One: [1] \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dc Jr 49:19; 50:44
[1] Or anointed one
\u24dd 1Sm 2:10; 12:3,5; 2Sm 22:51; Ps 18:50; 20:6; 28:8"}, {"pk": 4041763, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 2, "verse": 3, "text": "\u201cLet\u2019s tear off their chains
and throw their ropes off of us.\u201d \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Is 58:6; Jr 5:5; Nah 1:13"}, {"pk": 4041764, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 2, "verse": 4, "text": "The one enthroned [2] in heaven laughs;
the Lord ridicules them. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 37:13; 59:8
[2] Lit who sits"}, {"pk": 4041765, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 2, "verse": 5, "text": "Then he speaks to them in his anger
and terrifies them in his wrath: \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 90:7"}, {"pk": 4041766, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 2, "verse": 6, "text": "\u201cI have installed my king
on Zion, my holy mountain.\u201d \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 48:2; Is 24:23"}, {"pk": 4041767, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 2, "verse": 7, "text": "I will declare the LORD\u2019s decree.
He said to me, \u201cYou are my Son; [3]
today I have become your Father. \u24d4
", "comment": "[3] Or son, also in v. 12
\u24d4 Mt 3:17; Lk 3:22; Ac 13:33; Heb 1:5; 5:5"}, {"pk": 4041768, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 2, "verse": 8, "text": "Ask of me,
and I will make the nations your inheritance
and the ends of the earth your possession. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Jos 23:4; Ps 111:6"}, {"pk": 4041769, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 2, "verse": 9, "text": "You will break them with an iron scepter;
you will shatter them like pottery.\u201d \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 89:23; Rv 2:26-27; 12:5; 19:15"}, {"pk": 4041770, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 2, "verse": 10, "text": "So now, kings, be wise;
receive instruction, you judges of the earth.
"}, {"pk": 4041771, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 2, "verse": 11, "text": "Serve the LORD with reverential awe
and rejoice with trembling. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Heb 12:28"}, {"pk": 4041772, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 2, "verse": 12, "text": "Pay homage to [4] the Son or he will be angry
and you will perish in your rebellion, [5] \u24d8
for his anger may ignite at any moment. \u24d9
All who take refuge in him are happy. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 5:11; 34:8,22
\u24d9 2Th 1:7-8
[4] Lit Kiss
[5] Lit perish in the way
\u24d8 Jn 3:18"}, {"pk": 4041773, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 3, "verse": 1, "text": "A psalm of David when he fled from his son Absalom. \u24db [1] LORD, how my foes increase!
There are many who attack me. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc 2Sm 15:12; Ps 69:4
\u24db 2Sm 15:13-17"}, {"pk": 4041774, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 3, "verse": 2, "text": "Many say about me,
\u201cThere is no help for him in God.\u201d \u24dd Selah
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 22:7-8; 71:11"}, {"pk": 4041775, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 3, "verse": 3, "text": "But you, LORD, are a shield around me, \u24d0
my glory, \u24d1 and the one who lifts up my head. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d0 Gn 15:1; Dt 33:29; Ps 5:12; 18:2; 28:7; 119:114
\u24d1 Ps 62:7
\u24d2 Ps 110:7"}, {"pk": 4041776, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 3, "verse": 4, "text": "I cry aloud to the LORD,
and he answers me from his holy mountain. \u24d3 Selah
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 2:6; 43:3; 48:1"}, {"pk": 4041777, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 3, "verse": 5, "text": "I lie down and sleep;
I wake again because the LORD sustains me. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Lv 26:6; Ps 4:8; Pr 3:24"}, {"pk": 4041778, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 3, "verse": 6, "text": "I will not be afraid of thousands of people
who have taken their stand against me on every side. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 23:4; 27:3; 118:10-13"}, {"pk": 4041779, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 3, "verse": 7, "text": "Rise up, LORD! \u24d6
Save me, my God!
You strike all my enemies on the cheek; \u24d7
you break the teeth of the wicked. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 7:6
\u24d7 Jb 16:10; Mc 5:1
\u24d8 Ps 58:6"}, {"pk": 4041780, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 3, "verse": 8, "text": "Salvation belongs to the LORD; \u24d9
may your blessing be on your people. \u24da Selah
", "comment": "\u24d9 Jnh 2:9; Rv 7:10; 19:1
\u24da Dt 26:15"}, {"pk": 4041781, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 4, "verse": 1, "text": "For the choir director: with stringed instruments. \u24db A psalm of David. [1] Answer me when I call,
God, who vindicates me. [1] \u24dc
You freed me from affliction; \u24dd
be gracious to me and hear my prayer.
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 25:17; 107:6,13
[1] Or God of my righteousness
\u24dc Ps 7:8; 26:1; 35:24
\u24db Ps 6; Is 38:20; Hab 3:19"}, {"pk": 4041782, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 4, "verse": 2, "text": "How long, exalted ones, [2] will my honor be insulted? \u24d0
How long will you love what is worthless \u24d1
and pursue a lie? Selah
", "comment": "[2] Lit long, sons of a man
\u24d0 Ps 69:7-10,19-20
\u24d1 Ps 12:2"}, {"pk": 4041783, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 4, "verse": 3, "text": "Know that the LORD has set apart
the faithful for himself;
the LORD will hear when I call to him.
"}, {"pk": 4041784, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 4, "verse": 4, "text": "Be angry [3] and do not sin; \u24d2
on your bed, reflect in your heart and be still. \u24d3 Selah
", "comment": "[3] Or Tremble
\u24d2 Eph 4:26
\u24d3 Ps 77:6; 119:55"}, {"pk": 4041785, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 4, "verse": 5, "text": "Offer sacrifices in righteousness [4] \u24d4
and trust in the LORD. \u24d5
", "comment": "[4] Or Offer right sacrifices
\u24d4 Dt 33:19; Ps 51:19
\u24d5 Ps 37:3,5; 62:8"}, {"pk": 4041786, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 4, "verse": 6, "text": "Many are asking, \u201cWho can show us anything good?\u201d
Let the light of your face shine on us, LORD. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Nm 6:25; Ps 80:3"}, {"pk": 4041787, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 4, "verse": 7, "text": "You have put more joy in my heart
than they have when their grain and new wine abound. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Is 9:3"}, {"pk": 4041788, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 4, "verse": 8, "text": "I will both lie down and sleep in peace, \u24d8
for you alone, LORD, make me live in safety. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Lv 25:18; Dt 12:10; Jr 32:37; Ezk 34:25
\u24d8 Ps 3:5"}, {"pk": 4041789, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 5, "verse": 1, "text": "For the choir director: with the flutes. A psalm of David. [1] Listen to my words, LORD;
consider my sighing. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 38:9"}, {"pk": 4041790, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 5, "verse": 2, "text": "Pay attention to the sound of my cry, \u24db
my King and my God, \u24dc
for I pray to you.
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 84:3
\u24db Ps 28:2"}, {"pk": 4041791, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 5, "verse": 3, "text": "In the morning, \u24dd LORD, you hear my voice;
in the morning I plead my case to you \u24d0 and watch expectantly.
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 88:13
\u24d0 Jb 13:18; 23:4; Ps 50:21"}, {"pk": 4041792, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 5, "verse": 4, "text": "For you are not a God who delights in wickedness;
evil cannot dwell with you. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 92:15"}, {"pk": 4041793, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 5, "verse": 5, "text": "The boastful cannot stand in your sight; \u24d2
you hate all evildoers. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 1:5; 73:3; 75:4
\u24d3 Jb 8:20; Ps 11:5; 45:7"}, {"pk": 4041794, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 5, "verse": 6, "text": "You destroy those who tell lies; \u24d4
the LORD abhors violent and treacherous people. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d4 Rv 21:8
\u24d5 Ps 55:23"}, {"pk": 4041795, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 5, "verse": 7, "text": "But I enter your house
by the abundance of your faithful love; \u24d6
I bow down toward your holy temple
in reverential awe of you. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 69:13; 86:5,15; 106:45; Is 63:7
\u24d7 Ps 138:2"}, {"pk": 4041796, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 5, "verse": 8, "text": " LORD, lead me in your righteousness \u24d8
because of my adversaries;
make your way straight before me. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 27:11
\u24d9 Pr 4:11"}, {"pk": 4041797, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 5, "verse": 9, "text": "For there is nothing reliable in what they say; \u24da
destruction is within them;
their throat is an open grave;
they flatter with their tongues. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 12:3; Pr 26:28; Rm 3:13
\u24da Ps 52:2"}, {"pk": 4041798, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 5, "verse": 10, "text": "Punish them, God;
let them fall by their own schemes. \u24dc
Drive them out \u24dd because of their many crimes,
for they rebel against you. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 9:16; 35:8; 141:10
\u24dd Mt 13:41-42
\u24d0 Pr 17:11"}, {"pk": 4041799, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 5, "verse": 11, "text": "But let all who take refuge in you rejoice; \u24d1
let them shout for joy forever.
May you shelter them, \u24d2
and may those who love your name boast about you. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 9:2
\u24d2 Ps 31:20; 61:4
\u24d1 Ps 2:12; 64:10"}, {"pk": 4041800, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 5, "verse": 12, "text": "For you, LORD, bless the righteous one;
you surround him with favor like a shield. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Gn 15:1; Dt 33:29; Ps 3:3; 18:2; 28:7; 119:114"}, {"pk": 4041801, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 6, "verse": 1, "text": "For the choir director: with stringed instruments, according to . \u24d5 A psalm of David. [1] LORD, do not rebuke me in your anger;
do not discipline me in your wrath. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d5 1Ch 15:21; Ps 12
\u24d6 Ps 38:1; Jr 10:24"}, {"pk": 4041802, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 6, "verse": 2, "text": "Be gracious to me, LORD, for I am weak; [1] \u24d7
heal me, \u24d8 LORD, for my bones are shaking; \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Jb 4:14
[1] Or sick
\u24d7 Ps 142:6
\u24d8 Ps 41:4; Jr 17:14"}, {"pk": 4041803, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 6, "verse": 3, "text": "my whole being is shaken with terror. \u24da
And you, LORD \u2009\u2014\u2009how long? \u24db
", "comment": "\u24da Jb 9:28; Jn 12:27
\u24db Nm 14:27; Ps 13:1-2; 35:17; 79:5; 80:4"}, {"pk": 4041804, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 6, "verse": 4, "text": "Turn, LORD! Rescue me;
save me because of your faithful love. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 31:16; 109:26"}, {"pk": 4041805, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 6, "verse": 5, "text": "For there is no remembrance of you in death;
who can thank you in Sheol? \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 30:9; 88:10-12; 115:17; Ec 9:10; Is 38:18"}, {"pk": 4041806, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 6, "verse": 6, "text": "I am weary from my groaning; \u24d0
with my tears I dampen my bed
and drench my couch every night. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 69:3; 119:28
\u24d1 Ps 42:3; 102:9"}, {"pk": 4041807, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 6, "verse": 7, "text": "My eyes are swollen from grief; \u24d2
they grow old because of all my enemies.
", "comment": "\u24d2 Jb 17:7; Ps 31:9; 88:9"}, {"pk": 4041808, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 6, "verse": 8, "text": "Depart from me, all evildoers,
for the LORD has heard the sound of my weeping. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 18:6; 34:6; 40:1"}, {"pk": 4041809, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 6, "verse": 9, "text": "The LORD has heard my plea for help; \u24d4
the LORD accepts my prayer. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 28:6
\u24d5 Ps 3:4; 66:19-20"}, {"pk": 4041810, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 6, "verse": 10, "text": "All my enemies will be ashamed and shake with terror;
they will turn back \u24d6 and suddenly be disgraced. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 71:13
\u24d6 Ex 23:27"}, {"pk": 4041811, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 7, "verse": 1, "text": "A of David, which he sang to the LORD concerning the words of Cush, a Benjaminite. [1] LORD my God, I seek refuge in you; \u24d8
save me from all my pursuers and rescue me \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 11:1; 31:1; 71:1
\u24d9 Ps 31:15"}, {"pk": 4041812, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 7, "verse": 2, "text": "or they [1] will tear me like a lion,
ripping me apart with no one to rescue me. \u24da
", "comment": "[1] Lit he
\u24da Ps 57:4; Is 5:29"}, {"pk": 4041813, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 7, "verse": 3, "text": " LORD my God, if I have done this,
if there is injustice on my hands, \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db 1Sm 24:11"}, {"pk": 4041814, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 7, "verse": 4, "text": "if I have done harm to one at peace with me \u24dc
or have plundered [2] my adversary without cause, \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 55:20
[2] Or me and have spared
\u24dd 1Sm 24:11; 26:18"}, {"pk": 4041815, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 7, "verse": 5, "text": "may an enemy pursue and overtake me;
may he trample me to the ground \u24d0
and leave my honor in the dust. \u24d1 Selah
", "comment": "\u24d1 Jb 31:5-40
\u24d0 Am 2:7"}, {"pk": 4041816, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 7, "verse": 6, "text": "Rise up, LORD, in your anger;
lift yourself up against the fury of my adversaries; \u24d2
awake for me; [3] \u24d3
you have ordained a judgment. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 59:4
\u24d2 Ps 3:7; 17:13
[3] LXX reads awake, Lord my God
\u24d4 Jr 15:3"}, {"pk": 4041817, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 7, "verse": 7, "text": "Let the assembly of peoples gather around you; \u24d5
take your seat on high over it. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 22:27
\u24d6 Ps 68:18"}, {"pk": 4041818, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 7, "verse": 8, "text": "The LORD judges the peoples; \u24d7
vindicate me, LORD,
according to my righteousness and my integrity. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 96:13; 98:9
\u24d8 Ps 26:1; 35:24; 43:1"}, {"pk": 4041819, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 7, "verse": 9, "text": "Let the evil of the wicked come to an end, \u24d9
but establish the righteous. \u24da
The one who examines the thoughts and emotions [4]
is a righteous God. \u24db
", "comment": "[4] Lit examines hearts and kidneys
\u24d9 Ps 94:23
\u24da Is 9:7
\u24db Heb 4:12"}, {"pk": 4041820, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 7, "verse": 10, "text": "My shield is with God, \u24dc
who saves the upright in heart. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 36:10
\u24dc 2Sm 22:3; Ps 18:2; 144:2"}, {"pk": 4041821, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 7, "verse": 11, "text": "God is a righteous judge
and a God who shows his wrath every day. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 9:4; Is 11:4"}, {"pk": 4041822, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 7, "verse": 12, "text": "If anyone does not repent,
he will sharpen his sword; \u24d1
he has strung his bow and made it ready. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d1 Nm 22:23; Dt 32:41
\u24d2 Ps 37:14"}, {"pk": 4041823, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 7, "verse": 13, "text": "He has prepared his deadly weapons;
he tips his arrows with fire. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 18:14; 45:5; 64:7; 144:6"}, {"pk": 4041824, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 7, "verse": 14, "text": "See, the wicked one is pregnant with evil,
conceives trouble, and gives birth to deceit. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Jb 15:35; Is 59:4; Jms 1:15"}, {"pk": 4041825, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 7, "verse": 15, "text": "He dug a pit and hollowed it out
but fell into the hole he had made. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 9:15; 57:6; Pr 26:27; 28:10"}, {"pk": 4041826, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 7, "verse": 16, "text": "His trouble comes back on his own head;
his own violence comes down on top of his head. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 1Sm 25:39; 1Kg 2:33; Est 9:25"}, {"pk": 4041827, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 7, "verse": 17, "text": "I will thank the LORD for his righteousness;
I will sing about the name of the LORD Most High. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 9:2; 71:15-16"}, {"pk": 4041828, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 8, "verse": 1, "text": "For the choir director: on the . \u24d8 A psalm of David. [1] LORD, our Lord,
how magnificent is your name throughout the earth! \u24d9
You have covered the heavens with your majesty. [1] \u24da
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 81; 84
\u24d9 Is 12:4
[1] Lit earth, which has set your splendor upon the heavens
\u24da Ps 113:4; 148:13"}, {"pk": 4041829, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 8, "verse": 2, "text": "From the mouths of infants and nursing babies, \u24db
you have established a stronghold [2]
on account of your adversaries
in order to silence the enemy and the avenger.
", "comment": "\u24db Mt 21:16
[2] LXX reads established praise"}, {"pk": 4041830, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 8, "verse": 3, "text": "When I observe your heavens,
the work of your fingers,
the moon and the stars,
which you set in place, \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 33:6; 136:9"}, {"pk": 4041831, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 8, "verse": 4, "text": "what is a human being that you remember him,
a son of man [3] that you look after him? \u24dd
", "comment": "[3] Or a mere mortal
\u24dd Jb 7:17-18; Ps 144:3"}, {"pk": 4041832, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 8, "verse": 5, "text": "You made him little less than God [4] [5]
and crowned him with glory and honor.
", "comment": "[4] LXX reads angels
[5] Or heavenly beings; Hb Elohim"}, {"pk": 4041833, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 8, "verse": 6, "text": "You made him ruler over the works of your hands;
you put everything under his feet: \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 1Co 15:27; Eph 1:22; Heb 2:5-8"}, {"pk": 4041834, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 8, "verse": 7, "text": "all the sheep and oxen,
as well as the animals in the wild,
"}, {"pk": 4041835, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 8, "verse": 8, "text": "the birds of the sky,
and the fish of the sea
that pass through the currents of the seas. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Gn 1:26,28"}, {"pk": 4041836, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 8, "verse": 9, "text": " LORD, our Lord,
how magnificent is your name throughout the earth!
"}, {"pk": 4041837, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 9, "verse": 1, "text": "For the choir director: according to . A psalm of David. [1] I will thank the LORD with all my heart;
I will declare all your wondrous works. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 1Ch 16:9,24; Ps 26:7; 96:3; 105:2"}, {"pk": 4041838, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 9, "verse": 2, "text": "I will rejoice and boast about you; \u24d3
I will sing about your name, Most High. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 5:11
\u24d4 Ps 7:17; 92:1"}, {"pk": 4041839, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 9, "verse": 3, "text": "When my enemies retreat,
they stumble and perish before you. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Lv 26:37; Ps 27:2; 92:9"}, {"pk": 4041840, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 9, "verse": 4, "text": "For you have upheld my just cause; \u24d6
you are seated on your throne as a righteous judge. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d6 1Kg 8:45,49,59; 2Ch 6:35,39
\u24d7 Ps 7:11"}, {"pk": 4041841, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 9, "verse": 5, "text": "You have rebuked the nations: \u24d8
You have destroyed the wicked; \u24d9
you have erased their name forever and ever. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24d8 Is 17:3
\u24d9 Ps 68:2
\u24da Zch 13:2"}, {"pk": 4041842, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 9, "verse": 6, "text": "The enemy has come to eternal ruin.
You have uprooted the cities,
and the very memory of them has perished. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 34:16"}, {"pk": 4041843, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 9, "verse": 7, "text": "But the LORD sits enthroned forever; \u24dc
he has established his throne for judgment. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 29:10; 102:12; Lm 5:19
\u24dd Ps 89:14"}, {"pk": 4041844, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 9, "verse": 8, "text": "And he judges the world with righteousness;
he executes judgment on the nations with fairness. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 96:13; 98:9; Rv 19:11"}, {"pk": 4041845, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 9, "verse": 9, "text": "The LORD is a refuge for the persecuted,
a refuge in times of trouble. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 14:6; Is 14:32"}, {"pk": 4041846, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 9, "verse": 10, "text": "Those who know your name trust in you
because you have not abandoned
those who seek you, LORD. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 37:28; 94:14"}, {"pk": 4041847, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 9, "verse": 11, "text": "Sing to the LORD, who dwells in Zion; \u24d3
proclaim his deeds among the nations. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 76:2
\u24d4 1Ch 16:8; Ps 105:1"}, {"pk": 4041848, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 9, "verse": 12, "text": "For the one who seeks an accounting
for bloodshed remembers them; \u24d5
he does not forget the cry of the oppressed. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d5 Gn 9:5
\u24d6 Ps 12:5; Pr 22:22-23"}, {"pk": 4041849, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 9, "verse": 13, "text": "Be gracious to me, LORD;
consider my affliction at the hands of those who hate me. \u24d7
Lift me up from the gates of death, \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 30:3; 86:13
\u24d7 Ps 69:14"}, {"pk": 4041850, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 9, "verse": 14, "text": "so that I may declare all your praises.
I will rejoice in your salvation \u24d9
within the gates of Daughter Zion.
", "comment": "\u24d9 1Sm 2:1"}, {"pk": 4041851, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 9, "verse": 15, "text": "The nations have fallen into the pit they made;
their foot is caught in the net they have concealed. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 7:15; 57:6; Pr 28:10"}, {"pk": 4041852, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 9, "verse": 16, "text": "The LORD has made himself known;
he has executed justice, \u24db
snaring the wicked
by the work of their hands. \u24dcHiggaion. Selah
", "comment": "\u24db Is 56:1
\u24dc Ps 3:7; Is 11:4"}, {"pk": 4041853, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 9, "verse": 17, "text": "The wicked will return to Sheol \u24dd \u2009\u2014
all the nations that forget God. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 31:17; 49:14; 55:15
\u24d0 Jb 8:13; Ps 50:22"}, {"pk": 4041854, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 9, "verse": 18, "text": "For the needy will not always be forgotten;
the hope of the oppressed [1] will not perish forever. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 12:5; 72:4
[1] Alt Hb tradition reads humble"}, {"pk": 4041855, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 9, "verse": 19, "text": "Rise up, LORD! Do not let mere humans prevail;
let the nations be judged in your presence. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 82:8; 110:6"}, {"pk": 4041856, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 9, "verse": 20, "text": "Put terror in them, LORD; \u24d3
let the nations know they are only humans. \u24d4 Selah
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 62:9
\u24d3 Ps 14:5"}, {"pk": 4041857, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 10, "verse": 1, "text": " LORD, [1] [2] why do you stand so far away? \u24d5
Why do you hide in times of trouble? \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Jb 13:24; Ps 44:24; 88:14
[2] Together Pss 9\u201310 form a partial acrostic.
[1] Some Hb mss, LXX connect Pss 9\u201310.
\u24d5 Ps 22:1; 35:22; 38:21; 71:12"}, {"pk": 4041858, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 10, "verse": 2, "text": "In arrogance the wicked relentlessly pursue their victims;
let them be caught in the schemes they have devised. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 7:15-16"}, {"pk": 4041859, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 10, "verse": 3, "text": "For the wicked one boasts about his own cravings; \u24d8
the one who is greedy curses [3] and despises the LORD. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 49:6
\u24d9 2Pt 2:3
[3] Or he blesses the greedy"}, {"pk": 4041860, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 10, "verse": 4, "text": "In all his scheming,
the wicked person arrogantly thinks, [4]
\u201cThere\u2019s no accountability,
since there\u2019s no God.\u201d \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 14:1; 53:1
[4] Lit wicked according to the height of his nose"}, {"pk": 4041861, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 10, "verse": 5, "text": "His ways are always secure; [5]
your lofty judgments have no effect on him; [6]
he scoffs at all his adversaries. \u24db
", "comment": "[6] Lit judgments are away from in front of him
[5] Or prosperous
\u24db Ps 52:7"}, {"pk": 4041862, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 10, "verse": 6, "text": "He says to himself, \u201cI will never be moved\u2009\u2014
from generation to generation without calamity.\u201d \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 49:11; Rv 18:7"}, {"pk": 4041863, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 10, "verse": 7, "text": "Cursing, deceit, and violence fill his mouth;
trouble and malice are under his tongue. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 73:8; 140:3; Rm 3:13-14"}, {"pk": 4041864, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 10, "verse": 8, "text": "He waits in ambush near settlements; \u24d0
he kills the innocent in secret places.
His eyes are on the lookout for the helpless; \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 64:4; 94:6
\u24d0 Ps 59:3"}, {"pk": 4041865, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 10, "verse": 9, "text": "he lurks in secret like a lion in a thicket.
He lurks in order to seize a victim;
he seizes a victim and drags him in his net.
"}, {"pk": 4041866, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 10, "verse": 10, "text": "So he is oppressed and beaten down;
helpless people fall because of the wicked one\u2019s strength. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 17:11-12; Pr 28:15"}, {"pk": 4041867, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 10, "verse": 11, "text": "He says to himself, \u201cGod has forgotten;
he hides his face and will never see.\u201d \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Jb 22:13; Ps 59:3"}, {"pk": 4041868, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 10, "verse": 12, "text": "Rise up, LORD God! Lift up your hand. \u24d4
Do not forget the oppressed. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 9:12
\u24d4 Mc 5:9"}, {"pk": 4041869, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 10, "verse": 13, "text": "Why has the wicked person despised God?
He says to himself, \u201cYou will not demand an account.\u201d \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 73:11"}, {"pk": 4041870, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 10, "verse": 14, "text": "But you yourself have seen trouble and grief,
observing it in order to take the matter into your hands. \u24d7
The helpless one entrusts himself to you;
you are a helper of the fatherless. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 33:13-15
\u24d8 Ps 68:5; 146:9"}, {"pk": 4041871, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 10, "verse": 15, "text": "Break the arm of the wicked, evil person, \u24d9
until you look for his wickedness,
but it can\u2019t be found. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 89:32
\u24d9 Ps 37:17"}, {"pk": 4041872, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 10, "verse": 16, "text": "The LORD is King forever and ever; \u24db
the nations will perish from his land. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24db Ex 15:18; Ps 29:10; Rv 11:15
\u24dc Dt 8:20"}, {"pk": 4041873, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 10, "verse": 17, "text": " LORD, you have heard the desire of the humble;
you will strengthen their hearts.
You will listen carefully, \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd 2Ch 7:14; Ps 34:15"}, {"pk": 4041874, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 10, "verse": 18, "text": "doing justice for the fatherless and the oppressed
so that mere humans from the earth may terrify them no more. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ex 22:22-24; Dt 10:18"}, {"pk": 4041875, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 11, "verse": 1, "text": "For the choir director. Of David. [1] I have taken refuge in the LORD. \u24d1
How can you say to me,
\u201cEscape to the mountains [1] like a bird! \u24d2
", "comment": "[1] Lit your mountain
\u24d1 Ps 7:1; 31:1; 71:1
\u24d2 Ps 121:1"}, {"pk": 4041876, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 11, "verse": 2, "text": "For look, the wicked string bows;
they put their arrows on bowstrings
to shoot from the shadows at the upright in heart. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 37:14; 64:4"}, {"pk": 4041877, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 11, "verse": 3, "text": "When the foundations are destroyed,
what can the righteous do?\u201d \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 82:5"}, {"pk": 4041878, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 11, "verse": 4, "text": "The LORD is in his holy temple; \u24d5
the LORD\u2014his throne is in heaven. \u24d6
His eyes watch;
his gaze [2] examines everyone. [3]
", "comment": "[2] Lit eyelids
\u24d5 Ps 27:4; Hab 2:20
\u24d6 Ps 103:19; Is 66:1; Ac 7:49
[3] Or examines the descendants of Adam"}, {"pk": 4041879, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 11, "verse": 5, "text": "The LORD examines the righteous,
but he hates the wicked
and [4] those who love violence. \u24d7
", "comment": "[4] Or righteous and the wicked, and he hates
\u24d7 Ps 33:13-15"}, {"pk": 4041880, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 11, "verse": 6, "text": "Let him rain burning coals [5] and sulfur on the wicked;
let a scorching wind be the portion in their cup. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ezk 38:22
[5] Sym; MT reads rain snares, fire"}, {"pk": 4041881, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 11, "verse": 7, "text": "For the LORD is righteous; he loves righteous deeds.
The upright will see his face. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 17:15; Rv 22:4"}, {"pk": 4041882, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 12, "verse": 1, "text": "For the choir director: according to . \u24da A psalm of David. [1] Help, LORD, for no faithful one remains;
the loyal have disappeared from the human race. [1] \u24db
", "comment": "[1] Or the descendants of Adam, also in v. 8
\u24da 1Ch 15:21; Ps 6
\u24db Ps 14:2-3; 53:2-3; Mc 7:2"}, {"pk": 4041883, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 12, "verse": 2, "text": "They lie to one another;
they speak with flattering lips and deceptive hearts. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 41:6; 144:8; Jr 9:8"}, {"pk": 4041884, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 12, "verse": 3, "text": "May the LORD cut off all flattering lips
and the tongue that speaks boastfully. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 5:9"}, {"pk": 4041885, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 12, "verse": 4, "text": "They say, \u201cThrough our tongues we have power;
our lips are our own\u2009\u2014\u2009who can be our master?\u201d \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 73:8-9"}, {"pk": 4041886, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 12, "verse": 5, "text": "\u201cBecause of the devastation of the needy
and the groaning of the poor,
I will now rise up,\u201d says the LORD.
\u201cI will provide safety for the one who longs for it.\u201d \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 9:18; 72:4"}, {"pk": 4041887, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 12, "verse": 6, "text": "The words of the LORD are pure words,
like silver refined in an earthen furnace,
purified seven times. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 18:30; 119:140; Pr 30:5"}, {"pk": 4041888, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 12, "verse": 7, "text": "You, LORD, will guard us; [2]
you will protect us [3] from this generation forever. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 37:28; 97:10
[2] Some Hb mss, LXX, Jer; other Hb mss read them
[3] Some Hb mss, LXX; other Hb mss read him"}, {"pk": 4041889, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 12, "verse": 8, "text": "The wicked prowl [4] all around,
and what is worthless is exalted by the human race. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 4:2; 119:37
[4] Lit walk about"}, {"pk": 4041890, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 13, "verse": 1, "text": "For the choir director. A psalm of David. [1] How long, LORD? Will you forget me forever?
How long will you hide your face from me? \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Jb 13:24; Ps 44:24; 89:46"}, {"pk": 4041891, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 13, "verse": 2, "text": "How long will I store up anxious concerns [1] within me,
agony in my mind every day?
How long will my enemy dominate me? \u24d6
", "comment": "[1] Or up counsels
\u24d6 Ps 6:3; 38:6; 42:9"}, {"pk": 4041892, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 13, "verse": 3, "text": "Consider me and answer, LORD my God.
Restore brightness to my eyes; \u24d7
otherwise, I will sleep in death.
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ezr 9:8; Ps 19:8; Pr 29:13"}, {"pk": 4041893, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 13, "verse": 4, "text": "My enemy will say, \u201cI have triumphed over him,\u201d
and my foes will rejoice because I am shaken. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 89:42"}, {"pk": 4041894, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 13, "verse": 5, "text": "But I have trusted in your faithful love; \u24d9
my heart will rejoice in your deliverance. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 52:8
\u24da Ps 9:14"}, {"pk": 4041895, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 13, "verse": 6, "text": "I will sing to the LORD
because he has treated me generously. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 119:17; 142:7"}, {"pk": 4041896, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 14, "verse": 1, "text": "For the choir director. Of David. [1] The fool says in his heart, \u201cThere\u2019s no God.\u201d \u24dc
They are corrupt; they do vile deeds.
There is no one who does good.
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 10:4; 53:1"}, {"pk": 4041897, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 14, "verse": 2, "text": "The LORD looks down from heaven on the human race [1] \u24dd
to see if there is one who is wise,
one who seeks God.
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 33:13-15
[1] Or the descendants of Adam"}, {"pk": 4041898, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 14, "verse": 3, "text": "All have turned away;
all alike have become corrupt.
There is no one who does good,
not even one. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 12:1; 53:1-3; Mc 7:2; Rm 3:10-12"}, {"pk": 4041899, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 14, "verse": 4, "text": "Will evildoers never understand?
They consume my people as they consume bread; \u24d1
they do not call on the LORD. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 27:2; Mc 3:3
\u24d2 Is 64:7"}, {"pk": 4041900, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 14, "verse": 5, "text": "Then [2] they will be filled with dread,
for God is with those who are [3] righteous. \u24d3
", "comment": "[2] Or There
[3] Lit with the generation of the
\u24d3 Ps 53:5"}, {"pk": 4041901, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 14, "verse": 6, "text": "You sinners frustrate the plans of the oppressed, \u24d4
but the LORD is his refuge. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 9:9; 94:22
\u24d4 Ezr 4:5"}, {"pk": 4041902, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 14, "verse": 7, "text": "Oh, that Israel\u2019s deliverance would come from Zion!
When the LORD restores the fortunes of his people, [4]
let Jacob rejoice, let Israel be glad. \u24d6
", "comment": "[4] Or restores his captive people
\u24d6 Ps 53:6"}, {"pk": 4041903, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 15, "verse": 1, "text": "A psalm of David. [1] LORD, who can dwell in your tent? \u24d7
Who can live on your holy mountain? \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 43:3
\u24d7 Ps 61:4"}, {"pk": 4041904, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 15, "verse": 2, "text": "The one who lives blamelessly, practices righteousness,
and acknowledges the truth in his heart \u24d9 \u2009\u2014
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 24:3-5; Is 33:14-16"}, {"pk": 4041905, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 15, "verse": 3, "text": "who does not slander with his tongue, \u24da
who does not harm his friend
or discredit his neighbor, \u24db
", "comment": "\u24da Pr 10:18
\u24db Pr 3:29"}, {"pk": 4041906, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 15, "verse": 4, "text": "who despises the one rejected by the LORD [1]
but honors those who fear the LORD, \u24dc
who keeps his word whatever the cost, \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dc Gn 14:17-24; Ps 119:63
[1] Lit in his eyes the rejected is despised
\u24dd Lv 5:4; Dt 23:21-23"}, {"pk": 4041907, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 15, "verse": 5, "text": "who does not lend his silver at interest \u24d0
or take a bribe against the innocent \u24d1 \u2009\u2014
the one who does these things will never be shaken. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ex 23:18; Dt 16:19
\u24d0 Lv 25:35-38; Dt 33:19
\u24d2 Ps 16:8; 112:6"}, {"pk": 4041908, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 16, "verse": 1, "text": "A of David. \u24d3 [1] Protect me, God, for I take refuge in you. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 56\u201460
\u24d4 Ps 94:22"}, {"pk": 4041909, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 16, "verse": 2, "text": "I [1] said to the LORD, \u201cYou are my Lord;
I have nothing good besides you.\u201d [2] \u24d5
", "comment": "[1] Some Hb mss, LXX, Syr, Jer; other Hb mss read You
\u24d5 Ps 73:25
[2] Or \u201cLord, my good; there is none besides you.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4041910, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 16, "verse": 3, "text": "As for the holy people who are in the land, \u24d6
they are the noble ones.
All my delight is in them.
", "comment": "\u24d6 Dt 7:6; 14:2; 26:19"}, {"pk": 4041911, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 16, "verse": 4, "text": "The sorrows of those who take another god
for themselves will multiply;
I will not pour out their drink offerings of blood,
and I will not speak their names with my lips. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ex 23:13; Jos 23:7"}, {"pk": 4041912, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 16, "verse": 5, "text": " LORD, you are my portion [3]
and my cup of blessing;
you hold my future. \u24d8
", "comment": "[3] Orallotted portion
\u24d8 Nm 18:20; Ps 119:57; Lm 3:24"}, {"pk": 4041913, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 16, "verse": 6, "text": "The boundary lines have fallen for me
in pleasant places;
indeed, I have a beautiful inheritance. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Jr 3:19"}, {"pk": 4041914, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 16, "verse": 7, "text": "I will bless the LORD who counsels me \u24da \u2009\u2014
even at night when my thoughts trouble me. [4] \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 77:6
\u24da Ps 73:24
[4] Or at night my heart instructs me"}, {"pk": 4041915, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 16, "verse": 8, "text": "I always let the LORD guide me. [5]
Because he is at my right hand,
I will not be shaken. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 15:5; 112:6
[5] Lit I place the LORD in front of me always "}, {"pk": 4041916, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 16, "verse": 9, "text": "Therefore my heart is glad
and my whole being rejoices;
my body also rests securely. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 4:7-8; 13:5"}, {"pk": 4041917, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 16, "verse": 10, "text": "For you will not abandon me to Sheol; \u24d0
you will not allow your faithful one to see decay. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 49:10; 86:13
\u24d1 Jb 33:18,28; Ps 30:3; 103:4; Ac 13:35"}, {"pk": 4041918, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 16, "verse": 11, "text": "You reveal the path of life to me;
in your presence is abundant joy; \u24d2
at your right hand are eternal pleasures. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 21:6
\u24d3 Ac 2:25-28"}, {"pk": 4041919, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 17, "verse": 1, "text": "A prayer of David. [1] LORD, hear a just cause; \u24d4
pay attention to my cry;
listen to my prayer\u2009\u2014
from lips free of deceit. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Jb 27:4; Ps 34:13; 1Pt 3:10
\u24d4 Ps 9:4"}, {"pk": 4041920, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 17, "verse": 2, "text": "Let my vindication come from you,
for you see what is right. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 26:1; 43:1"}, {"pk": 4041921, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 17, "verse": 3, "text": "You have tested my heart; \u24d7
you have examined me at night.
You have tried me and found nothing evil; \u24d8
I have determined that my mouth will not sin. [1]
", "comment": "\u24d8 Jb 23:10; Ps 26:2
\u24d7 Ps 66:10; Zch 13:9
[1] Or evil; my mouth will not sin"}, {"pk": 4041922, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 17, "verse": 4, "text": "Concerning what people do:
by the words from your lips
I have avoided the ways of the violent. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Pr 4:14-15"}, {"pk": 4041923, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 17, "verse": 5, "text": "My steps are on your paths;
my feet have not slipped. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Jb 23:11"}, {"pk": 4041924, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 17, "verse": 6, "text": "I call on you, God,
because you will answer me; \u24db
listen closely to me; hear what I say.
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 86:7"}, {"pk": 4041925, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 17, "verse": 7, "text": "Display the wonders of your faithful love, \u24dc
Savior of all who seek refuge \u24dd
from those who rebel against your right hand. [2]
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 85:7
\u24dd Ps 7:1
[2] Or love, you who save with your right hand those seeking refuge from adversaries"}, {"pk": 4041926, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 17, "verse": 8, "text": "Protect me as the pupil of your eye; \u24d0
hide me in the shadow of your wings \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 36:7; 57:1; 63:7; 91:1,4
\u24d0 Pr 7:2"}, {"pk": 4041927, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 17, "verse": 9, "text": "from [3] the wicked who treat me violently, [4]
my deadly enemies who surround me. \u24d2
", "comment": "[4] Or who plunder me
[3] Lit from the presence of
\u24d2 Ps 18:48"}, {"pk": 4041928, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 17, "verse": 10, "text": "They are uncaring; [5] \u24d3
their mouths speak arrogantly. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 119:70
[5] Lit have closed up their fat
\u24d4 Ps 31:18"}, {"pk": 4041929, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 17, "verse": 11, "text": "They advance against me; [6] now they surround me. \u24d5
They are determined [7]
to throw me to the ground. \u24d6
", "comment": "[7] Lit They set their eyes
[6] Vg; MT reads Our steps
\u24d5 Ps 88:17
\u24d6 Ps 37:14; 62:4"}, {"pk": 4041930, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 17, "verse": 12, "text": "They are [8] like a lion eager to tear,
like a young lion lurking in ambush. \u24d7
", "comment": "[8] Lit He is
\u24d7 Ps 7:2; 10:9"}, {"pk": 4041931, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 17, "verse": 13, "text": "Rise up, LORD!
Confront him; bring him down. \u24d8
With your sword, save me from the wicked. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 7:12
\u24d8 Ps 55:23"}, {"pk": 4041932, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 17, "verse": 14, "text": "With your hand, LORD, save me from men,
from men of the world
whose portion is in this life:
You fill their bellies with what you have in store;
their sons are satisfied,
and they leave their surplus to their children. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 73:3-7"}, {"pk": 4041933, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 17, "verse": 15, "text": "But I will see your face in righteousness; \u24db
when I awake, I will be satisfied with your presence. [9] \u24dc
", "comment": "[9] Lit form
\u24db Ps 11:7; Rv 22:4
\u24dc Ps 16:11; 21:6; 73:28"}, {"pk": 4041934, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 18, "verse": 1, "text": "For the choir director. Of the servant of the LORD, David, who spoke the words of this song to the LORD on the day the LORD rescued him from the grasp of all his enemies and from the power of Saul. \u24dd He said: [1] I love you, LORD, my strength.
", "comment": "\u24dd 2Sm 22"}, {"pk": 4041935, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 18, "verse": 2, "text": "The LORD is my rock,
my fortress, and my deliverer, \u24d0
my God, my rock where I seek refuge,
my shield \u24d1 and the horn of my salvation, \u24d2
my stronghold.
", "comment": "\u24d2 1Sm 2:1,10; Lk 1:69
\u24d0 Ps 62:7; 94:22
\u24d1 Gn 15:1; Dt 33:29; Ps 3:3; 5:12; 28:7; 119:114"}, {"pk": 4041936, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 18, "verse": 3, "text": "I called to the LORD, who is worthy of praise, \u24d3
and I was saved from my enemies. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 48:1; 96:4; 145:3
\u24d4 Ps 138:7"}, {"pk": 4041937, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 18, "verse": 4, "text": "The ropes of death were wrapped around me;
the torrents of destruction terrified me. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 124:4"}, {"pk": 4041938, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 18, "verse": 5, "text": "The ropes of Sheol entangled me;
the snares of death confronted me. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 116:3"}, {"pk": 4041939, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 18, "verse": 6, "text": "I called to the LORD in my distress,
and I cried to my God for help.
From his temple he heard my voice, \u24d7
and my cry to him reached his ears. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 34:15
\u24d7 Ps 3:4"}, {"pk": 4041940, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 18, "verse": 7, "text": "Then the earth shook and quaked;
the foundations of the mountains trembled; \u24d9
they shook because he burned with anger.
", "comment": "\u24d9 Is 13:13; Hg 2:6"}, {"pk": 4041941, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 18, "verse": 8, "text": "Smoke rose from his nostrils,
and consuming fire came from his mouth;
coals were set ablaze by it. [1] \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 21:9; 50:3
[1] Or him"}, {"pk": 4041942, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 18, "verse": 9, "text": "He bent the heavens and came down, \u24db
total darkness beneath his feet.
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 144:5; Is 64:1"}, {"pk": 4041943, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 18, "verse": 10, "text": "He rode on a cherub and flew,
soaring on the wings of the wind. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 104:3"}, {"pk": 4041944, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 18, "verse": 11, "text": "He made darkness his hiding place,
dark storm clouds his canopy around him. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 97:2"}, {"pk": 4041945, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 18, "verse": 12, "text": "From the radiance of his presence, \u24d0
his clouds swept onward with hail and blazing coals.
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 50:2; Is 60:3"}, {"pk": 4041946, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 18, "verse": 13, "text": "The LORD thundered from [2] heaven;
the Most High made his voice heard. [3] \u24d1
", "comment": "[2] Some Hb mss, LXX, Tg, Jer; other Hb mss read in
[3] Some Hb mss read voice, with hail and blazing coals
\u24d1 Ps 29:3; 104:7"}, {"pk": 4041947, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 18, "verse": 14, "text": "He shot his arrows and scattered them;
he hurled [4] lightning bolts and routed them. \u24d2
", "comment": "[4] Or multiplied
\u24d2 Ps 144:6"}, {"pk": 4041948, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 18, "verse": 15, "text": "The depths of the sea became visible,
the foundations of the world were exposed,
at your rebuke, LORD,
at the blast of the breath of your nostrils. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ex 15:8; Ps 106:9; Nah 1:4"}, {"pk": 4041949, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 18, "verse": 16, "text": "He reached down from on high
and took hold of me;
he pulled me out of deep water. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 144:7"}, {"pk": 4041950, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 18, "verse": 17, "text": "He rescued me from my powerful enemy
and from those who hated me,
for they were too strong for me. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 35:10; 59:1; 142:6"}, {"pk": 4041951, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 18, "verse": 18, "text": "They confronted me in the day of my calamity,
but the LORD was my support. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 55:22; 59:16"}, {"pk": 4041952, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 18, "verse": 19, "text": "He brought me out to a spacious place; \u24d7
he rescued me because he delighted in me. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 31:8; 118:5
\u24d8 Ps 41:11"}, {"pk": 4041953, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 18, "verse": 20, "text": "The LORD rewarded me
according to my righteousness; \u24d9
he repaid me
according to the cleanness of my hands. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 7:8
\u24da Ps 24:4"}, {"pk": 4041954, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 18, "verse": 21, "text": "For I have kept the ways of the LORD
and have not turned from my God to wickedness. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Jb 23:11; Ps 119:101"}, {"pk": 4041955, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 18, "verse": 22, "text": "Indeed, I let all his ordinances guide me [5]
and have not disregarded his statutes. \u24dc
", "comment": "[5] Lit Indeed, all his ordinances have been in front of me
\u24dc Lv 18:4-5"}, {"pk": 4041956, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 18, "verse": 23, "text": "I was blameless toward him \u24dd
and kept myself from my iniquity.
", "comment": "\u24dd Dt 18:13; Ps 37:18; 119:1"}, {"pk": 4041957, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 18, "verse": 24, "text": "So the LORD repaid me
according to my righteousness, \u24d0
according to the cleanness of my hands in his sight. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d0 2Ch 6:23
\u24d1 Ps 24:4"}, {"pk": 4041958, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 18, "verse": 25, "text": "With the faithful
you prove yourself faithful,
with the blameless
you prove yourself blameless,
"}, {"pk": 4041959, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 18, "verse": 26, "text": "with the pure
you prove yourself pure;
but with the crooked
you prove yourself shrewd. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Mt 16:27; Rv 22:12"}, {"pk": 4041960, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 18, "verse": 27, "text": "For you rescue an oppressed people, \u24d3
but you humble those with haughty eyes. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 72:12
\u24d4 Ps 138:6"}, {"pk": 4041961, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 18, "verse": 28, "text": " LORD, you light my lamp;
my God illuminates my darkness. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 112:4; Is 42:16"}, {"pk": 4041962, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 18, "verse": 29, "text": "With you I can attack a barricade, [6]
and with my God I can leap over a wall. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Mt 19:26; Php 4:13
[6] Or a ridge, or raiders"}, {"pk": 4041963, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 18, "verse": 30, "text": "God\u2009\u2014\u2009his way is perfect; \u24d7
the word of the LORD is pure. \u24d8
He is a shield to all who take refuge in him. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d7 Dt 32:4
\u24d9 Ps 91:4; 144:2
\u24d8 Ps 19:7"}, {"pk": 4041964, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 18, "verse": 31, "text": "For who is God besides the LORD? \u24da
And who is a rock? Only our God. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 62:2
\u24da Dt 32:39; 1Sm 2:2; Ps 86:8"}, {"pk": 4041965, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 18, "verse": 32, "text": "God\u2009\u2014\u2009he clothes me with strength \u24dc
and makes my way perfect.
", "comment": "\u24dc Is 45:5"}, {"pk": 4041966, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 18, "verse": 33, "text": "He makes my feet like the feet of a deer \u24dd
and sets me securely on the heights. [7] \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24dd Hab 3:19
\u24d0 Dt 32:13; Is 58:14
[7] Or on my high places"}, {"pk": 4041967, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 18, "verse": 34, "text": "He trains my hands for war; \u24d1
my arms can bend a bow of bronze. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Jb 29:20
\u24d1 Ps 144:1"}, {"pk": 4041968, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 18, "verse": 35, "text": "You have given me the shield of your salvation;
your right hand upholds me, \u24d3
and your humility exalts me.
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 89:21"}, {"pk": 4041969, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 18, "verse": 36, "text": "You make a spacious place beneath me for my steps, \u24d4
and my ankles do not give way. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 66:9; Pr 4:12
\u24d4 Ps 31:8; 118:5"}, {"pk": 4041970, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 18, "verse": 37, "text": "I pursue my enemies and overtake them;
I do not turn back until they are wiped out. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 44:5"}, {"pk": 4041971, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 18, "verse": 38, "text": "I crush them, and they cannot get up;
they fall beneath my feet. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 36:12"}, {"pk": 4041972, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 18, "verse": 39, "text": "You have clothed me with strength for battle; \u24d8
you subdue my adversaries beneath me. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 1Ch 17:10; Ps 81:14
\u24d8 1Sm 2:4"}, {"pk": 4041973, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 18, "verse": 40, "text": "You have made my enemies retreat before me; [8] \u24da
I annihilate those who hate me. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Dt 7:10
\u24da Ex 23:27
[8] Or You gave me the necks of my enemies"}, {"pk": 4041974, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 18, "verse": 41, "text": "They cry for help, but there is no one to save them \u24dc \u2009\u2014
they cry to the LORD, but he does not answer them. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Mc 3:4
\u24dc Ps 50:22"}, {"pk": 4041975, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 18, "verse": 42, "text": "I pulverize them like dust before the wind; \u24d0
I trample them [9] like mud in the streets. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d0 2Kg 13:7
[9] Some Hb mss, LXX, Syr, Tg; other Hb mss read I poured them out
\u24d1 Is 10:6; Mc 7:10"}, {"pk": 4041976, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 18, "verse": 43, "text": "You have freed me from the feuds among the people;
you have appointed me the head of nations; \u24d2
a people I had not known serve me. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d2 2Sm 8:1-14
\u24d3 Is 55:5"}, {"pk": 4041977, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 18, "verse": 44, "text": "Foreigners submit to me cringing;
as soon as they hear they obey me. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Dt 33:29; Ps 66:3"}, {"pk": 4041978, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 18, "verse": 45, "text": "Foreigners lose heart
and come trembling from their fortifications. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Mc 7:17"}, {"pk": 4041979, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 18, "verse": 46, "text": "The LORD lives\u2009\u2014\u2009blessed be my rock!
The God of my salvation is exalted. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 62:2,6"}, {"pk": 4041980, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 18, "verse": 47, "text": "God\u2009\u2014\u2009he grants me vengeance \u24d7
and subdues peoples under me. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d7 2Sm 4:8; Ps 94:1
\u24d8 Ps 47:3; 144:2"}, {"pk": 4041981, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 18, "verse": 48, "text": "He frees me from my enemies.
You exalt me above my adversaries;
you rescue me from violent men. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 59:1; 140:1"}, {"pk": 4041982, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 18, "verse": 49, "text": "Therefore I will give thanks to you among the nations, LORD;
I will sing praises about your name. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Rm 15:9"}, {"pk": 4041983, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 18, "verse": 50, "text": "He gives great victories to his king; \u24db
he shows loyalty to his anointed,
to David and his descendants forever. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc 2Sm 7:12-13; Ps 89:4,29
\u24db Ps 144:10"}, {"pk": 4041984, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 19, "verse": 1, "text": "For the choir director. A psalm of David. [1] The heavens declare the glory of God,
and the expanse \u24dd proclaims the work of his hands. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24dd Gn 1:6
\u24d0 Ps 50:6; Rm 1:19-20"}, {"pk": 4041985, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 19, "verse": 2, "text": "Day after day they pour out speech;
night after night they communicate knowledge. [1]
", "comment": "[1] Or Day to day pours out speech, and night to night communicates knowledge"}, {"pk": 4041986, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 19, "verse": 3, "text": "There is no speech; there are no words;
their voice is not heard.
"}, {"pk": 4041987, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 19, "verse": 4, "text": "Their message [2] has gone out to the whole earth,
and their words to the ends of the world. \u24d1
In the heavens he has pitched a tent for the sun. \u24d2
", "comment": "[2] LXX, Sym, Syr, Vg; MT reads line
\u24d1 Rm 10:18
\u24d2 Is 40:22"}, {"pk": 4041988, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 19, "verse": 5, "text": "It is like a bridegroom coming from his home;
it rejoices like an athlete running a course.
"}, {"pk": 4041989, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 19, "verse": 6, "text": "It rises from one end of the heavens
and circles to their other end; \u24d3
nothing is hidden from its heat.
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ec 1:5"}, {"pk": 4041990, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 19, "verse": 7, "text": "The instruction of the LORD is perfect,
renewing one\u2019s life; \u24d4
the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy,
making the inexperienced wise. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 111:7
\u24d5 Ps 93:5; 119:130"}, {"pk": 4041991, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 19, "verse": 8, "text": "The precepts of the LORD are right,
making the heart glad; \u24d6
the command of the LORD is radiant,
making the eyes light up. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 119:14
\u24d7 Ps 13:3"}, {"pk": 4041992, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 19, "verse": 9, "text": "The fear of the LORD is pure,
enduring forever; \u24d8
the ordinances of the LORD are reliable
and altogether righteous. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 111:10
\u24d9 Ps 119:30"}, {"pk": 4041993, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 19, "verse": 10, "text": "They are more desirable than gold\u2009\u2014
than an abundance of pure gold; \u24da
and sweeter than honey
dripping from a honeycomb. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 119:103
\u24da Ps 119:72,127"}, {"pk": 4041994, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 19, "verse": 11, "text": "In addition, your servant is warned by them,
and in keeping them there is an abundant reward. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Pr 29:18"}, {"pk": 4041995, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 19, "verse": 12, "text": "Who perceives his unintentional sins?
Cleanse me from my hidden faults. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 90:8"}, {"pk": 4041996, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 19, "verse": 13, "text": "Moreover, keep your servant from willful sins; \u24d0
do not let them rule me. \u24d1
Then I will be blameless
and cleansed from blatant rebellion. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 51:7; Ezk 36:25
\u24d1 Gn 4:7
\u24d0 Nm 15:30"}, {"pk": 4041997, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 19, "verse": 14, "text": "May the words of my mouth
and the meditation of my heart
be acceptable to you, \u24d3
LORD, my rock and my Redeemer. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 78:35
\u24d3 Ps 104:34"}, {"pk": 4041998, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 20, "verse": 1, "text": "For the choir director. A psalm of David. [1] May the LORD answer you in a day of trouble; \u24d5
may the name of Jacob\u2019s God protect you. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 46:7,11
\u24d5 Ps 50:15; 77:2; 102:2"}, {"pk": 4041999, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 20, "verse": 2, "text": "May he send you help from the sanctuary
and sustain you from Zion. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 3:4; 110:2; 128:5"}, {"pk": 4042000, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 20, "verse": 3, "text": "May he remember all your offerings
and accept your burnt offering. \u24d8 Selah
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 119:108"}, {"pk": 4042001, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 20, "verse": 4, "text": "May he give you what your heart desires \u24d9
and fulfill your whole purpose. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 21:2; 145:19
\u24da Ps 138:8"}, {"pk": 4042002, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 20, "verse": 5, "text": "Let us shout for joy at your victory \u24db
and lift the banner in the name of our God. \u24dc
May the LORD fulfill all your requests. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 21:2; 1Pt 3:12
\u24db Ps 21:1
\u24dc Is 13:2"}, {"pk": 4042003, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 20, "verse": 6, "text": "Now I know that the LORD gives victory to his anointed; \u24d0
he will answer him from his holy heaven
with mighty victories from his right hand. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 18:50
\u24d1 Ps 44:3; 98:1; 118:15"}, {"pk": 4042004, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 20, "verse": 7, "text": "Some take pride in chariots, and others in horses,
but we take pride in the name of the LORD our God. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 33:17; Is 31:1"}, {"pk": 4042005, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 20, "verse": 8, "text": "They collapse and fall,
but we rise and stand firm. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Is 2:11,17; Mc 7:8"}, {"pk": 4042006, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 20, "verse": 9, "text": " LORD, give victory to the king! \u24d4
May he [1] answer us on the day that we call.
", "comment": "[1] Or LORD, save. May the king
\u24d4 Ps 18:50"}, {"pk": 4042007, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 21, "verse": 1, "text": "For the choir director. A psalm of David. [1] LORD, the king finds joy in your strength.
How greatly he rejoices in your victory! \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 28:7-8; 59:16-17"}, {"pk": 4042008, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 21, "verse": 2, "text": "You have given him his heart\u2019s desire \u24d6
and have not denied the request of his lips. \u24d7 Selah
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 20:5; 1Pt 3:12
\u24d6 Ps 20:4; 145:19"}, {"pk": 4042009, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 21, "verse": 3, "text": "For you meet him with rich blessings;
you place a crown of pure gold on his head. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 2Sm 12:30; 1Ch 20:2"}, {"pk": 4042010, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 21, "verse": 4, "text": "He asked you for life, and you gave it to him\u2009\u2014
length of days forever and ever. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 61:6; 91:16"}, {"pk": 4042011, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 21, "verse": 5, "text": "His glory is great through your victory;
you confer majesty and splendor on him. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 8:5; 96:6"}, {"pk": 4042012, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 21, "verse": 6, "text": "You give him blessings forever; \u24db
you cheer him with joy in your presence. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24db 1Ch 17:27
\u24dc Ps 16:11"}, {"pk": 4042013, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 21, "verse": 7, "text": "For the king relies on the LORD;
through the faithful love of the Most High
he is not shaken. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 10:6; 16:8"}, {"pk": 4042014, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 21, "verse": 8, "text": "Your hand will capture all your enemies;
your right hand will seize those who hate you. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ex 15:6; Is 10:10"}, {"pk": 4042015, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 21, "verse": 9, "text": "You will make them burn
like a fiery furnace when you appear;
the LORD will engulf them in his wrath,
and fire will devour them. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 50:3; 97:3; Mal 4:1"}, {"pk": 4042016, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 21, "verse": 10, "text": "You will wipe their progeny from the earth
and their offspring from the human race. [1] \u24d2
", "comment": "[1] Or the descendants of Adam
\u24d2 1Kg 13:34; Ps 37:28; Is 14:20"}, {"pk": 4042017, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 21, "verse": 11, "text": "Though they intend to harm [2] you
and devise a wicked plan, they will not prevail. \u24d3
", "comment": "[2] Lit they stretch out harm against
\u24d3 Ps 2:1-3; 7:15-16; 10:2"}, {"pk": 4042018, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 21, "verse": 12, "text": "Instead, you will put them to flight
when you ready your bowstrings to shoot at them. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 7:12"}, {"pk": 4042019, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 21, "verse": 13, "text": "Be exalted, LORD, in your strength;
we will sing and praise your might. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 59:16; 81:1"}, {"pk": 4042020, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 22, "verse": 1, "text": "For the choir director: according to \u201cThe Deer of the Dawn.\u201d A psalm of David. [1] My God, my God, why have you abandoned me? \u24d6
Why are you so far from my deliverance \u24d7
and from my words of groaning? \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d6 Mt 27:46; Mk 15:34
\u24d7 Ps 10:1
\u24d8 Ps 32:3; 38:8"}, {"pk": 4042021, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 22, "verse": 2, "text": "My God, I cry by day, but you do not answer,
by night, yet I have no rest. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 42:3; 88:1"}, {"pk": 4042022, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 22, "verse": 3, "text": "But you are holy,
enthroned on the praises of Israel. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 99:3"}, {"pk": 4042023, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 22, "verse": 4, "text": "Our fathers trusted in you;
they trusted, and you rescued them. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 107:6"}, {"pk": 4042024, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 22, "verse": 5, "text": "They cried to you and were set free;
they trusted in you and were not disgraced. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 25:2; 31:1; 71:1; Is 49:23"}, {"pk": 4042025, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 22, "verse": 6, "text": "But I am a worm and not a man, \u24dd
scorned by mankind and despised by people. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24dd Jb 25:6
\u24d0 Ps 109:25; Is 53:3"}, {"pk": 4042026, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 22, "verse": 7, "text": "Everyone who sees me mocks me;
they sneer [1] and shake their heads: \u24d1
", "comment": "[1] Lit separate with the lip
\u24d1 Mt 27:39; Mk 15:29; Lk 23:35"}, {"pk": 4042027, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 22, "verse": 8, "text": "\u201cHe relies on [2] the LORD;
let him save him;
let the LORD [3] rescue him,
since he takes pleasure in him.\u201d \u24d2
", "comment": "[2] Or Rely on
\u24d2 Mt 27:43
[3] Lit let him"}, {"pk": 4042028, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 22, "verse": 9, "text": "It was you who brought me out of the womb,
making me secure at my mother\u2019s breast. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 71:6"}, {"pk": 4042029, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 22, "verse": 10, "text": "I was given over to you at birth; [4]
you have been my God from my mother\u2019s womb. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Is 46:3; 49:1; Gl 1:15
[4] Lit was cast on you from the womb"}, {"pk": 4042030, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 22, "verse": 11, "text": "Don\u2019t be far from me, because distress is near
and there\u2019s no one to help. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 2Kg 14:26; Ps 71:12; Is 63:5"}, {"pk": 4042031, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 22, "verse": 12, "text": "Many bulls surround me;
strong ones of Bashan encircle me. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 68:30; Am 4:1"}, {"pk": 4042032, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 22, "verse": 13, "text": "They open their mouths against me\u2009\u2014
lions, mauling and roaring. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 10:9; 17:12"}, {"pk": 4042033, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 22, "verse": 14, "text": "I am poured out like water, \u24d8
and all my bones are disjointed; \u24d9
my heart is like wax,
melting within me. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Nah 2:10
\u24d9 Jb 4:14; Ps 6:2; 32:3
\u24d8 Jb 30:16"}, {"pk": 4042034, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 22, "verse": 15, "text": "My strength is dried up like baked clay; \u24db
my tongue sticks to the roof of my mouth. \u24dc
You put me into the dust of death. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dc Lm 4:4
\u24dd Ps 104:29
\u24db Ps 38:10"}, {"pk": 4042035, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 22, "verse": 16, "text": "For dogs have surrounded me; \u24d0
a gang of evildoers has closed in on me;
they pierced [5] my hands and my feet. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 59:6,14
[5] Some Hb mss, LXX, Syr; other Hb mss read me; like a lion
\u24d1 Jn 20:25"}, {"pk": 4042036, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 22, "verse": 17, "text": "I can count all my bones;
people [6] look and stare at me. \u24d2
", "comment": "[6] Lit they
\u24d2 Lk 23:35"}, {"pk": 4042037, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 22, "verse": 18, "text": "They divided my garments among themselves,
and they cast lots for my clothing. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Mt 27:35; Lk 23:34; Jn 19:24"}, {"pk": 4042038, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 22, "verse": 19, "text": "But you, LORD, don\u2019t be far away. \u24d4
My strength, come quickly to help me. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 10:1
\u24d5 Ps 70:5"}, {"pk": 4042039, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 22, "verse": 20, "text": "Rescue my life from the sword, \u24d6
my only life [7] from the power of these dogs.
", "comment": "\u24d6 Jr 39:18
[7] Lit my only one"}, {"pk": 4042040, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 22, "verse": 21, "text": "Save me from the lion\u2019s mouth, \u24d7
from the horns of wild oxen.
You answered me! [8]
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 35:17; 2Tm 4:17
[8] Or oxen you rescued me"}, {"pk": 4042041, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 22, "verse": 22, "text": "I will proclaim your name to my brothers and sisters;
I will praise you in the assembly. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 40:10; Heb 2:12"}, {"pk": 4042042, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 22, "verse": 23, "text": "You who fear the LORD, praise him! \u24d9
All you descendants of Jacob, honor him!
All you descendants of Israel, revere him! \u24da
", "comment": "\u24d9 Rv 19:5
\u24da Ps 135:20"}, {"pk": 4042043, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 22, "verse": 24, "text": "For he has not despised or abhorred
the torment of the oppressed. \u24db
He did not hide his face from him \u24dc
but listened when he cried to him for help. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 69:33
\u24dc Ezk 39:29
\u24dd Ps 28:2"}, {"pk": 4042044, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 22, "verse": 25, "text": "I will give praise in the great assembly
because of you; \u24d0
I will fulfill my vows
before those who fear you. [9] \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 35:18; 40:9-10
\u24d1 Ps 61:8
[9] Lit him"}, {"pk": 4042045, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 22, "verse": 26, "text": "The humble will eat and be satisfied; \u24d2
those who seek the LORD will praise him.
May your hearts live forever! \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 107:9
\u24d3 Ps 40:16; 69:32"}, {"pk": 4042046, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 22, "verse": 27, "text": "All the ends of the earth will remember
and turn to the LORD.
All the families of the nations
will bow down before you, \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 2:8; 86:9"}, {"pk": 4042047, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 22, "verse": 28, "text": "for kingship belongs to the LORD;
he rules the nations. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 1Ch 16:31; 2Ch 20:6; Mal 1:14; Rv 15:3"}, {"pk": 4042048, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 22, "verse": 29, "text": "All who prosper on earth will eat and bow down;
all those who go down to the dust
will kneel before him\u2009\u2014
even the one who cannot preserve his life. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Is 45:23; Rm 14:11; Php 2:10"}, {"pk": 4042049, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 22, "verse": 30, "text": "Their descendants will serve him;
the next generation will be told about the Lord. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 102:18,28"}, {"pk": 4042050, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 22, "verse": 31, "text": "They will come and declare his righteousness;
to a people yet to be born
they will declare what he has done. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 71:18; 78:6"}, {"pk": 4042051, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 23, "verse": 1, "text": "A psalm of David. [1] The LORD is my shepherd; \u24d9
I have what I need. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 34:9-10; Php 4:19
\u24d9 Gn 48:15; Ps 78:52; Jr 31:10; Ezk 34:11-13; Jn 10:11"}, {"pk": 4042052, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 23, "verse": 2, "text": "He lets me lie down in green pastures; \u24db
he leads me beside quiet waters. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 36:8
\u24db Ps 65:11-13; Ezk 34:14"}, {"pk": 4042053, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 23, "verse": 3, "text": "He renews my life;
he leads me along the right paths [1]
for his name\u2019s sake. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 5:8; Pr 4:11
[1] Or me in paths of righteousness"}, {"pk": 4042054, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 23, "verse": 4, "text": "Even when I go through the darkest valley, [2]
I fear no danger,
for you are with me; \u24d0
your rod and your staff\u2009\u2014\u2009they comfort me. \u24d1
", "comment": "[2] Or the valley of the shadow of death
\u24d0 Is 43:2
\u24d1 Mc 7:14"}, {"pk": 4042055, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 23, "verse": 5, "text": "You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies;
you anoint my head with oil; \u24d2
my cup overflows. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 16:5
\u24d2 Ps 92:10"}, {"pk": 4042056, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 23, "verse": 6, "text": "Only goodness and faithful love will pursue me
all the days of my life, \u24d4
and I will dwell in [3] the house of the LORD
as long as I live. [4] \u24d5
", "comment": "[3] LXX, Sym, Syr, Tg, Vg, Jer; MT reads will return to
\u24d4 Ps 25:7; 109:21
\u24d5 Ps 27:4-6
[4] Lit LORD for length of days; traditionally LORD forever"}, {"pk": 4042057, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 24, "verse": 1, "text": "A psalm of David. [1] The earth and everything in it,
the world and its inhabitants,
belong to the LORD; \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Dt 10:14; Ps 89:11; 1Co 10:26"}, {"pk": 4042058, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 24, "verse": 2, "text": "for he laid its foundation on the seas
and established it on the rivers. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 104:5; Pr 8:29"}, {"pk": 4042059, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 24, "verse": 3, "text": "Who may ascend the mountain of the LORD?
Who may stand in his holy place? \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 15:1"}, {"pk": 4042060, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 24, "verse": 4, "text": "The one who has clean hands and a pure heart, \u24d9
who has not appealed to [1] what is false, \u24da
and who has not sworn deceitfully.
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 31:6; 119:37
[1] Lit not lifted up his soul to
\u24d9 Jb 22:30; Ps 73:1; Mt 5:8"}, {"pk": 4042061, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 24, "verse": 5, "text": "He will receive blessing from the LORD, \u24db
and righteousness [2] from the God of his salvation. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 115:13
\u24dc Ps 65:5
[2] Or vindication"}, {"pk": 4042062, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 24, "verse": 6, "text": "Such is the generation of those who inquire of him,
who seek the face of the God of Jacob. [3] \u24dd Selah
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 27:8
[3] LXX; some Hb mss, Syr read seek your face, God of Jacob; some Hb mss read seek your face, Jacob"}, {"pk": 4042063, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 24, "verse": 7, "text": "Lift up your heads, you gates!
Rise up, ancient doors!
Then the King of glory will come in. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 118:19-20; Is 26:2"}, {"pk": 4042064, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 24, "verse": 8, "text": "Who is this King of glory?
The LORD, strong and mighty,
the LORD, mighty in battle. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ex 15:3; Ps 76:3-6"}, {"pk": 4042065, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 24, "verse": 9, "text": "Lift up your heads, you gates!
Rise up, ancient doors!
Then the King of glory will come in.
"}, {"pk": 4042066, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 24, "verse": 10, "text": "Who is he, this King of glory?
The LORD of Armies,
he is the King of glory. \u24d2 Selah
", "comment": "\u24d2 Is 24:23"}, {"pk": 4042067, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 25, "verse": 1, "text": "Of David. [1] LORD, I appeal to you. [1] \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 38:15; 86:4
[1] Or To you, LORD, I lift up my soul"}, {"pk": 4042068, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 25, "verse": 2, "text": "My God, I trust in you.
Do not let me be disgraced; \u24d4
do not let my enemies gloat over me. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 13:4; 41:11
\u24d4 Ps 31:1; 71:1"}, {"pk": 4042069, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 25, "verse": 3, "text": "No one who waits for you
will be disgraced; \u24d6
those who act treacherously without cause
will be disgraced. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d6 Is 49:23
\u24d7 Pr 2:22; Is 21:2"}, {"pk": 4042070, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 25, "verse": 4, "text": "Make your ways known to me, LORD;
teach me your paths. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ex 33:13; Ps 27:11; 86:11"}, {"pk": 4042071, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 25, "verse": 5, "text": "Guide me in your truth and teach me, \u24d9
for you are the God of my salvation; \u24da
I wait for you all day long. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 40:1
\u24d9 Jn 16:13
\u24da Ex 15:2"}, {"pk": 4042072, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 25, "verse": 6, "text": "Remember, LORD, your compassion
and your faithful love,
for they have existed from antiquity. [2] \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 98:3; 103:17
[2] Or everlasting"}, {"pk": 4042073, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 25, "verse": 7, "text": "Do not remember the sins of my youth \u24dd
or my acts of rebellion; \u24d0
in keeping with your faithful love, remember me
because of your goodness, LORD. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 51:1
\u24d1 Neh 13:22
\u24dd Jb 13:26"}, {"pk": 4042074, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 25, "verse": 8, "text": "The LORD is good and upright; \u24d2
therefore he shows sinners the way. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 32:8
\u24d2 Ps 100:5; Nah 1:7"}, {"pk": 4042075, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 25, "verse": 9, "text": "He leads the humble in what is right \u24d4
and teaches them his way. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 18:20; Ps 86:11
\u24d4 Ps 23:3"}, {"pk": 4042076, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 25, "verse": 10, "text": "All the LORD\u2019s ways show faithful love and truth
to those who keep his covenant and decrees. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 40:11; 103:17-18"}, {"pk": 4042077, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 25, "verse": 11, "text": " LORD, for the sake of your name,
forgive my iniquity, for it is immense. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Jb 7:21; Ps 103:3; Jr 31:34"}, {"pk": 4042078, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 25, "verse": 12, "text": "Who is this person who fears the LORD? \u24d8
He will show him the way he should choose. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 31:19
\u24d9 Ps 37:23"}, {"pk": 4042079, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 25, "verse": 13, "text": "He will live a good life,
and his descendants will inherit the land. [3] \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 37:11; 69:36
[3] Or earth"}, {"pk": 4042080, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 25, "verse": 14, "text": "The secret counsel of the LORD
is for those who fear him,
and he reveals his covenant to them. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Jn 7:17; 1Co 2:9"}, {"pk": 4042081, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 25, "verse": 15, "text": "My eyes are always on the LORD,
for he will pull my feet out of the net. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 31:4; 124:7"}, {"pk": 4042082, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 25, "verse": 16, "text": "Turn to me and be gracious to me,
for I am alone and afflicted. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 70:5; 73:14"}, {"pk": 4042083, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 25, "verse": 17, "text": "The distresses of my heart increase; [4] \u24d0
bring me out of my sufferings. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d0 Lm 1:20
[4] Or Relieve the distresses of my heart
\u24d1 Jr 10:19"}, {"pk": 4042084, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 25, "verse": 18, "text": "Consider my affliction and trouble, \u24d2
and forgive all my sins. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 31:7
\u24d3 Rm 11:27; 1Jn 3:5"}, {"pk": 4042085, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 25, "verse": 19, "text": "Consider my enemies; they are numerous, \u24d4
and they hate me violently. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 3:1
\u24d5 Ps 9:13"}, {"pk": 4042086, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 25, "verse": 20, "text": "Guard me and rescue me; \u24d6
do not let me be put to shame,
for I take refuge in you. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 86:2
\u24d6 Ps 17:8; 31:15"}, {"pk": 4042087, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 25, "verse": 21, "text": "May integrity and what is right
watch over me,
for I wait for you. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 41:12"}, {"pk": 4042088, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 25, "verse": 22, "text": "God, redeem Israel, from all its distresses. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 34:22; 130:8"}, {"pk": 4042089, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 26, "verse": 1, "text": "Of David. [1] Vindicate me, LORD,
because I have lived with integrity
and have trusted in the LORD without wavering. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da 2Kg 20:3; Ps 7:8"}, {"pk": 4042090, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 26, "verse": 2, "text": "Test me, LORD, and try me;
examine my heart and mind. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 7:9; 17:3; 139:23"}, {"pk": 4042091, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 26, "verse": 3, "text": "For your faithful love guides me, [1]
and I live by your truth. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 40:10; 86:11
[1] Lit love is in front of my eyes"}, {"pk": 4042092, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 26, "verse": 4, "text": "I do not sit with the worthless
or associate with hypocrites.
"}, {"pk": 4042093, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 26, "verse": 5, "text": "I hate a crowd of evildoers,
and I do not sit with the wicked. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 1:1; Pr 4:14-15"}, {"pk": 4042094, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 26, "verse": 6, "text": "I wash my hands in innocence \u24d0
and go around your altar, LORD, \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 73:13
\u24d1 Ps 43:4"}, {"pk": 4042095, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 26, "verse": 7, "text": "raising my voice in thanksgiving \u24d2
and telling about your wondrous works. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 9:1
\u24d2 Jnh 2:9"}, {"pk": 4042096, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 26, "verse": 8, "text": " LORD, I love the house where you dwell,
the place where your glory resides. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 27:4"}, {"pk": 4042097, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 26, "verse": 9, "text": "Do not destroy me along with sinners,
or my life along with men of bloodshed \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 28:3"}, {"pk": 4042098, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 26, "verse": 10, "text": "in whose hands are evil schemes
and whose right hands are filled with bribes. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ex 23:8; Dt 16:19; Ps 15:5"}, {"pk": 4042099, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 26, "verse": 11, "text": "But I live with integrity;
redeem me and be gracious to me. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Jb 31:6; Ps 7:8"}, {"pk": 4042100, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 26, "verse": 12, "text": "My foot stands on level ground; \u24d8
I will bless the LORD in the assemblies. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 35:18; 40:9-10
\u24d8 Ps 27:11"}, {"pk": 4042101, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 27, "verse": 1, "text": "Of David. [1] The LORD is my light and my salvation\u2009\u2014
whom should I fear? \u24da
The LORD is the stronghold of my life\u2009\u2014
whom should I dread? \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 28:8; 118:6
\u24da Is 60:20; Mc 7:8"}, {"pk": 4042102, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 27, "verse": 2, "text": "When evildoers came against me to devour my flesh, \u24dc
my foes and my enemies stumbled and fell. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 9:3
\u24dc Ps 14:4"}, {"pk": 4042103, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 27, "verse": 3, "text": "Though an army deploys against me,
my heart will not be afraid;
though a war breaks out against me,
I will still be confident. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 3:6"}, {"pk": 4042104, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 27, "verse": 4, "text": "I have asked one thing from the LORD;
it is what I desire:
to dwell in the house of the LORD
all the days of my life, \u24d1
gazing on the beauty of the LORD \u24d2
and seeking him in his temple. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 23:6; 26:8
\u24d2 Ps 93:5
\u24d3 Mal 3:1"}, {"pk": 4042105, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 27, "verse": 5, "text": "For he will conceal me in his shelter
in the day of adversity;
he will hide me under the cover of his tent;
he will set me high on a rock. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 31:20; 91:1; Is 25:4"}, {"pk": 4042106, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 27, "verse": 6, "text": "Then my head will be high
above my enemies around me; \u24d5
I will offer sacrifices in his tent with shouts of joy. \u24d6
I will sing and make music to the LORD. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 54:6; 116:17
\u24d7 Eph 5:19
\u24d5 Ps 3:3"}, {"pk": 4042107, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 27, "verse": 7, "text": " LORD, hear my voice when I call;
be gracious to me and answer me. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 4:3; 30:10"}, {"pk": 4042108, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 27, "verse": 8, "text": "My heart says this about you:
\u201cSeek [1] his face.\u201d
LORD, I will seek your face. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 24:6; 105:4
[1] The command is pl in Hb"}, {"pk": 4042109, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 27, "verse": 9, "text": "Do not hide your face from me; \u24da
do not turn your servant away in anger. \u24db
You have been my helper; \u24dc
do not leave me or abandon me,
God of my salvation.
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 6:1
\u24dc Ps 40:17
\u24da Ps 69:17; 102:2; 143:7"}, {"pk": 4042110, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 27, "verse": 10, "text": "Even if my father and mother abandon me,
the LORD cares for me. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 37:28; 94:14"}, {"pk": 4042111, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 27, "verse": 11, "text": "Because of my adversaries,
show me your way, LORD,
and lead me on a level path. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 25:4; 26:12"}, {"pk": 4042112, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 27, "verse": 12, "text": "Do not give me over to the will of my foes,
for false witnesses rise up against me,
breathing violence. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 35:11; 41:2; Mt 26:59-60"}, {"pk": 4042113, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 27, "verse": 13, "text": "I am certain that I will see the LORD\u2019s goodness
in the land of the living. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ex 33:19; Ps 116:9; 142:5"}, {"pk": 4042114, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 27, "verse": 14, "text": "Wait for the LORD;
be strong, and let your heart be courageous. \u24d3
Wait for the LORD. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 37:34; 130:5
\u24d3 Jos 1:6"}, {"pk": 4042115, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 28, "verse": 1, "text": "Of David. [1] LORD, I call to you;
my rock, do not be deaf to me. \u24d5
If you remain silent to me,
I will be like those going down to the Pit. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 88:4; 143:7
\u24d5 Ps 83:1"}, {"pk": 4042116, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 28, "verse": 2, "text": "Listen to the sound of my pleading
when I cry to you for help,
when I lift up my hands
toward your holy sanctuary. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 28:2; 134:2; 141:2; 1Tm 2:8"}, {"pk": 4042117, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 28, "verse": 3, "text": "Do not drag me away with the wicked,
with the evildoers,
who speak in friendly ways with their neighbors
while malice is in their hearts. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 26:9-10"}, {"pk": 4042118, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 28, "verse": 4, "text": "Repay them according to what they have done\u2009\u2014
according to the evil of their deeds.
Repay them according to the work of their hands;
give them back what they deserve. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Jr 50:29; Rv 18:6; 22:12"}, {"pk": 4042119, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 28, "verse": 5, "text": "Because they do not consider
what the LORD has done
or the work of his hands,
he will tear them down and not rebuild them. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Jb 34:26-28; Is 5:12"}, {"pk": 4042120, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 28, "verse": 6, "text": "Blessed be the LORD,
for he has heard the sound of my pleading. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 31:22"}, {"pk": 4042121, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 28, "verse": 7, "text": "The LORD is my strength and my shield;
my heart trusts in him, and I am helped. \u24dc
Therefore my heart celebrates,
and I give thanks to him with my song. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 59:17; 69:30
\u24dc Gn 15:1; Dt 33:29; Ps 3:3; 5:12; 18:2; 119:114"}, {"pk": 4042122, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 28, "verse": 8, "text": "The LORD is the strength of his people; [1]
he is a stronghold of salvation for his anointed. \u24d0
", "comment": "[1] Some Hb mss, LXX, Syr; other Hb mss read strength for them
\u24d0 Ps 20:6; 27:1"}, {"pk": 4042123, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 28, "verse": 9, "text": "Save your people, bless your possession,
shepherd them, and carry them forever. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 33:12; Is 40:11"}, {"pk": 4042124, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 29, "verse": 1, "text": "A psalm of David. [1] Ascribe to the LORD, you heavenly beings, [1]
ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.
", "comment": "[1] Or you sons of gods, or you sons of mighty ones"}, {"pk": 4042125, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 29, "verse": 2, "text": "Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name;
worship the LORD
in the splendor of his holiness. [2] \u24d2
", "comment": "[2] Or in holy attire, or in holy appearance
\u24d2 1Ch 16:28-29; Ps 96:7-9"}, {"pk": 4042126, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 29, "verse": 3, "text": "The voice of the LORD is above the waters.
The God of glory thunders\u2009\u2014
the LORD, above the vast water, \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Jb 37:4-5; Ps 18:13; 104:7"}, {"pk": 4042127, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 29, "verse": 4, "text": "the voice of the LORD in power,
the voice of the LORD in splendor. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 68:33"}, {"pk": 4042128, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 29, "verse": 5, "text": "The voice of the LORD breaks the cedars;
the LORD shatters the cedars of Lebanon. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 104:16"}, {"pk": 4042129, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 29, "verse": 6, "text": "He makes Lebanon skip like a calf, \u24d6
and Sirion, like a young wild ox. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Dt 3:8-9
\u24d6 Ps 114:4,6"}, {"pk": 4042130, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 29, "verse": 7, "text": "The voice of the LORD flashes flames of fire. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Dt 4:12,33"}, {"pk": 4042131, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 29, "verse": 8, "text": "The voice of the LORD shakes the wilderness;
the LORD shakes the wilderness of Kadesh. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Nm 13:26"}, {"pk": 4042132, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 29, "verse": 9, "text": "The voice of the LORD makes the deer give birth [3] \u24da
and strips the woodlands bare. \u24db
In his temple all cry, \u201cGlory!\u201d
", "comment": "\u24da Jb 39:1-3
\u24db Is 24:1,3
[3] Or the oaks shake"}, {"pk": 4042133, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 29, "verse": 10, "text": "The LORD sits enthroned over the flood;
the LORD sits enthroned, King forever. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 9:7; 10:17"}, {"pk": 4042134, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 29, "verse": 11, "text": "The LORD gives his people strength; \u24dd
the LORD blesses his people with peace. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Php 4:7
\u24dd Ps 28:8; 68:35"}, {"pk": 4042135, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 30, "verse": 1, "text": "A psalm; a dedication song for the house. Of David. [1] I will exalt you, LORD,
because you have lifted me up \u24d1
and have not allowed my enemies
to triumph over me. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 25:2; 35:19
\u24d1 Ps 3:3"}, {"pk": 4042136, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 30, "verse": 2, "text": " LORD my God,
I cried to you for help, and you healed me. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 88:13"}, {"pk": 4042137, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 30, "verse": 3, "text": " LORD, you brought me up from Sheol; \u24d4
you spared me from among those
going down [1] to the Pit. \u24d5
", "comment": "[1] Some Hb mss, LXX, Theod, Orig, Syr; other Hb mss, Aq, Sym, Tg, Jer read from going down
\u24d5 Ps 28:1; 88:4; 143:7
\u24d4 Ps 86:13"}, {"pk": 4042138, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 30, "verse": 4, "text": "Sing to the LORD, you his faithful ones,
and praise his holy name. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 50:5; 149:1"}, {"pk": 4042139, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 30, "verse": 5, "text": "For his anger lasts only a moment,
but his favor, a lifetime.
Weeping may stay overnight,
but there is joy in the morning. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 103:9; Is 54:7-8; 2Co 4:17"}, {"pk": 4042140, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 30, "verse": 6, "text": "When I was secure, I said,
\u201cI will never be shaken.\u201d \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 10:6; 62:2,6"}, {"pk": 4042141, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 30, "verse": 7, "text": " LORD, when you showed your favor,
you made me stand like a strong mountain; \u24d9
when you hid your face, I was terrified. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 104:29
\u24d9 Ps 20:8"}, {"pk": 4042142, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 30, "verse": 8, "text": " LORD, I called to you;
I sought favor from my Lord: \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 119:58"}, {"pk": 4042143, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 30, "verse": 9, "text": "\u201cWhat gain is there in my death,
if I go down to the Pit?
Will the dust praise you?
Will it proclaim your truth? \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 6:5; 88:10-12"}, {"pk": 4042144, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 30, "verse": 10, "text": " LORD, listen and be gracious to me;
LORD, be my helper.\u201d \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 4:1; 27:7"}, {"pk": 4042145, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 30, "verse": 11, "text": "You turned my lament into dancing;
you removed my sackcloth
and clothed me with gladness, \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ec 3:4; Is 61:10; Jr 31:13"}, {"pk": 4042146, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 30, "verse": 12, "text": "so that I can sing to you and not be silent.
LORD my God, I will praise you forever. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 44:8; 108:1"}, {"pk": 4042147, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 31, "verse": 1, "text": "For the choir director. A psalm of David. [1] LORD, I seek refuge in you;
let me never be disgraced. \u24d2
Save me by your righteousness.
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 25:2"}, {"pk": 4042148, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 31, "verse": 2, "text": "Listen closely to me; rescue me quickly.
Be a rock of refuge for me,
a mountain fortress to save me. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 71:1-2"}, {"pk": 4042149, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 31, "verse": 3, "text": "For you are my rock and my fortress; \u24d4
you lead and guide me
for your name\u2019s sake. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 18:2; 71:3
\u24d5 Ps 23:3; 25:11"}, {"pk": 4042150, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 31, "verse": 4, "text": "You will free me from the net
that is secretly set for me,
for you are my refuge. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 25:15; 46:1"}, {"pk": 4042151, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 31, "verse": 5, "text": "Into your hand I entrust my spirit; \u24d7
you have redeemed me, [1] LORD, God of truth. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 25:5
\u24d7 Lk 23:46
[1] Or spirit. Redeem me"}, {"pk": 4042152, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 31, "verse": 6, "text": "I [2] hate those who are devoted to worthless idols,
but I trust in the LORD. \u24d9
", "comment": "[2] One Hb ms, LXX, Syr, Vg, Jer read You
\u24d9 Ps 26:5; Jnh 2:8"}, {"pk": 4042153, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 31, "verse": 7, "text": "I will rejoice and be glad in your faithful love
because you have seen my affliction.
You know the troubles of my soul \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 10:14"}, {"pk": 4042154, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 31, "verse": 8, "text": "and have not handed me over to the enemy. \u24db
You have set my feet in a spacious place. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24db Dt 32:30
\u24dc Jb 36:16"}, {"pk": 4042155, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 31, "verse": 9, "text": "Be gracious to me, LORD,
because I am in distress; \u24dd
my eyes are worn out from frustration\u2009\u2014
my whole being [3] as well. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 69:17
[3] Lit my soul and my belly
\u24d0 Ps 6:7; 63:1"}, {"pk": 4042156, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 31, "verse": 10, "text": "Indeed, my life is consumed with grief
and my years with groaning; \u24d1
my strength has failed
because of my iniquity, [4]
and my bones waste away. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 102:3
[4] LXX, Syr, Sym read affliction
\u24d2 Ps 32:3; 38:3"}, {"pk": 4042157, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 31, "verse": 11, "text": "I am ridiculed by all my adversaries
and even by my neighbors.
I am dreaded by my acquaintances;
those who see me in the street run from me. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Jb 19:13; Ps 38:11; 88:8,18"}, {"pk": 4042158, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 31, "verse": 12, "text": "I am forgotten: gone from memory
like a dead person\u2009\u2014\u2009like broken pottery. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 88:5; Ec 9:5"}, {"pk": 4042159, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 31, "verse": 13, "text": "I have heard the gossip of many;
terror is on every side. \u24d5
When they conspired against me,
they plotted to take my life. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d5 Jr 20:10
\u24d6 Ps 41:7; Mt 27:1"}, {"pk": 4042160, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 31, "verse": 14, "text": "But I trust in you, LORD;
I say, \u201cYou are my God.\u201d \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 140:6"}, {"pk": 4042161, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 31, "verse": 15, "text": "The course of my life is in your power; \u24d8
rescue me from the power of my enemies
and from my persecutors. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d8 Jb 14:5; 24:1
\u24d9 Ps 59:1"}, {"pk": 4042162, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 31, "verse": 16, "text": "Make your face shine on your servant; \u24da
save me by your faithful love. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24da Nm 6:25
\u24db Ps 6:4; 119:135"}, {"pk": 4042163, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 31, "verse": 17, "text": " LORD, do not let me be disgraced when I call on you. \u24dc
Let the wicked be disgraced;
let them be quiet [5] [6] in Sheol. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 25:2-3,20
[5] LXX reads brought down
[6] Or them wail
\u24dd Ps 94:17; 115:17"}, {"pk": 4042164, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 31, "verse": 18, "text": "Let lying lips \u24d0
that arrogantly speak against the righteous
in proud contempt be silenced. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 120:2
\u24d1 1Sm 2:3; Ps 94:4"}, {"pk": 4042165, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 31, "verse": 19, "text": "How great is your goodness
that you have stored up for those who fear you
and accomplished in the sight of everyone [7]
for those who take refuge in you. \u24d2
", "comment": "[7] Or of the descendants of Adam
\u24d2 Ps 5:11; 23:5"}, {"pk": 4042166, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 31, "verse": 20, "text": "You hide them in the protection of your presence;
you conceal them in a shelter
from human schemes,
from quarrelsome tongues. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 27:5; 32:7"}, {"pk": 4042167, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 31, "verse": 21, "text": "Blessed be the LORD,
for he has wondrously shown his faithful love to me
in a city under siege. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 28:6"}, {"pk": 4042168, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 31, "verse": 22, "text": "In my alarm I said,
\u201cI am cut off from your sight.\u201d \u24d5
But you heard the sound of my pleading
when I cried to you for help. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 88:5; Is 38:11-12
\u24d6 Ps 66:19; 145:19"}, {"pk": 4042169, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 31, "verse": 23, "text": "Love the LORD, all his faithful ones. \u24d7
The LORD protects the loyal,
but fully repays the arrogant. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 94:2
\u24d7 Ps 30:4"}, {"pk": 4042170, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 31, "verse": 24, "text": "Be strong, and let your heart be courageous,
all you who put your hope in the LORD. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 27:14"}, {"pk": 4042171, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 32, "verse": 1, "text": "Of David. A . [1] How joyful is the one
whose transgression is forgiven,
whose sin is covered! \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 85:2"}, {"pk": 4042172, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 32, "verse": 2, "text": "How joyful is a person whom
the LORD does not charge with iniquity \u24db
and in whose spirit is no deceit! \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24db Rm 4:7-8
\u24dc Jn 1:47"}, {"pk": 4042173, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 32, "verse": 3, "text": "When I kept silent, my bones became brittle
from my groaning all day long. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 31:10; 38:8"}, {"pk": 4042174, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 32, "verse": 4, "text": "For day and night your hand was heavy on me; \u24d0
my strength was drained [1]
as in the summer\u2019s heat. \u24d1 Selah
", "comment": "\u24d0 Jb 23:2; Ps 38:2
[1] Hb obscure
\u24d1 Ps 22:15; 39:10"}, {"pk": 4042175, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 32, "verse": 5, "text": "Then I acknowledged my sin to you
and did not conceal my iniquity.
I said,
\u201cI will confess my transgressions to the LORD,\u201d
and you forgave the guilt of my sin. \u24d2 Selah
", "comment": "\u24d2 Lv 26:40; Ps 38:18; Pr 28:13; 1Jn 1:9"}, {"pk": 4042176, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 32, "verse": 6, "text": "Therefore let everyone who is faithful pray to you immediately. [2] \u24d3
When great floodwaters come,
they will not reach him. \u24d4
", "comment": "[2] Lit you at a time of finding
\u24d3 Is 55:6
\u24d4 Ps 124:4-5; Is 43:2"}, {"pk": 4042177, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 32, "verse": 7, "text": "You are my hiding place; \u24d5
you protect me from trouble. \u24d6
You surround me with joyful shouts of deliverance. Selah
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 31:20; 91:1
\u24d6 Ps 121:7"}, {"pk": 4042178, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 32, "verse": 8, "text": "I will instruct you and show you the way to go; \u24d7
with my eye on you, I will give counsel. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 25:8,12
\u24d8 Ps 33:18; 73:24"}, {"pk": 4042179, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 32, "verse": 9, "text": "Do not be like a horse or mule,
without understanding,
that must be controlled with bit and bridle
or else it will not come near you. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Pr 26:3; Jms 3:3"}, {"pk": 4042180, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 32, "verse": 10, "text": "Many pains come to the wicked, \u24da
but the one who trusts in the LORD
will have faithful love surrounding him. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24da Pr 13:21; Rm 2:9
\u24db Ps 5:12"}, {"pk": 4042181, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 32, "verse": 11, "text": "Be glad in the LORD and rejoice,
you righteous ones;
shout for joy,
all you upright in heart. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 64:10; 68:3; 97:12"}, {"pk": 4042182, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 33, "verse": 1, "text": "Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous ones;
praise from the upright is beautiful. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 32:11; 147:1; Php 4:4"}, {"pk": 4042183, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 33, "verse": 2, "text": "Praise the LORD with the lyre;
make music to him with a ten-stringed harp. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 92:3; 144:9"}, {"pk": 4042184, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 33, "verse": 3, "text": "Sing a new song to him; \u24d1
play skillfully on the strings, with a joyful shout. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 40:3; 96:1; Is 42:10
\u24d2 Ps 150:4"}, {"pk": 4042185, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 33, "verse": 4, "text": "For the word of the LORD is right,
and all his work is trustworthy. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 19:8"}, {"pk": 4042186, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 33, "verse": 5, "text": "He loves righteousness and justice; \u24d4
the earth is full of the LORD\u2019s unfailing love. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 11:7; 37:28
\u24d5 Ps 119:64"}, {"pk": 4042187, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 33, "verse": 6, "text": "The heavens were made by the word of the LORD, \u24d6
and all the stars, by the breath of his mouth. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d6 Heb 11:3; 2Pt 3:5
\u24d7 Jb 26:13; Ps 104:30"}, {"pk": 4042188, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 33, "verse": 7, "text": "He gathers the water of the sea into a heap; [1]
he puts the depths into storehouses. \u24d8
", "comment": "[1] LXX, Tg, Syr, Vg, Jer read sea as in a bottle
\u24d8 Ex 15:8; Jos 3:13; Ps 78:13"}, {"pk": 4042189, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 33, "verse": 8, "text": "Let the whole earth fear the LORD;
let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 67:7; 96:9"}, {"pk": 4042190, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 33, "verse": 9, "text": "For he spoke, and it came into being;
he commanded, and it came into existence. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Gn 1:3; Ps 147:15,18; 148:5"}, {"pk": 4042191, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 33, "verse": 10, "text": "The LORD frustrates the counsel of the nations;
he thwarts the plans of the peoples. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 2:1-3; Is 8:10; 19:3"}, {"pk": 4042192, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 33, "verse": 11, "text": "The counsel of the LORD stands forever,
the plans of his heart from generation to generation. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 139:17; Pr 19:21; Is 55:8"}, {"pk": 4042193, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 33, "verse": 12, "text": "Happy is the nation whose God is the LORD \u2009\u2014
the people he has chosen to be his own possession! \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ex 19:5; Dt 7:6; Ps 144:15"}, {"pk": 4042194, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 33, "verse": 13, "text": "The LORD looks down from heaven;
he observes everyone. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Jb 28:24; Ps 11:4; 14:2; 53:2"}, {"pk": 4042195, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 33, "verse": 14, "text": "He gazes on all the inhabitants of the earth
from his dwelling place. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 102:19"}, {"pk": 4042196, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 33, "verse": 15, "text": "He forms the hearts of them all;
he considers all their works. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Jb 34:21"}, {"pk": 4042197, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 33, "verse": 16, "text": "A king is not saved by a large army;
a warrior will not be rescued by great strength. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 44:6; 60:11"}, {"pk": 4042198, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 33, "verse": 17, "text": "The horse is a false hope for safety;
it provides no escape by its great power. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 20:7; 147:10; Hs 1:7"}, {"pk": 4042199, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 33, "verse": 18, "text": "But look, the LORD keeps his eye on those who fear him\u2009\u2014
those who depend on his faithful love \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Jb 36:7; Ps 34:15; 1Pt 3:12"}, {"pk": 4042200, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 33, "verse": 19, "text": "to rescue them from death
and to keep them alive in famine. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Jb 5:20; Ps 37:19; 56:13"}, {"pk": 4042201, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 33, "verse": 20, "text": "We wait for the LORD; \u24d7
he is our help and shield. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 130:6; Is 8:17
\u24d8 Gn 15:1; Dt 33:29; Ps 3:3; 5:12; 18:2; 28:7; 115:9-11"}, {"pk": 4042202, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 33, "verse": 21, "text": "For our hearts rejoice in him \u24d9
because we trust in his holy name. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 13:5; 28:7; Jn 16:22
\u24da Zph 3:12"}, {"pk": 4042203, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 33, "verse": 22, "text": "May your faithful love rest on us, LORD,
for we put our hope in you. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 130:7; 147:11"}, {"pk": 4042204, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 34, "verse": 1, "text": "Concerning David, when he pretended to be insane in the presence of Abimelech, \u24dc who drove him out, and he departed. [1] I will bless the LORD at all times;
his praise will always be on my lips. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dc 1Sm 21:10-15
\u24dd Ps 71:6; Eph 5:20"}, {"pk": 4042205, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 34, "verse": 2, "text": "I will boast in the LORD; \u24d0
the humble will hear and be glad. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 44:8; Jr 9:24; 1Co 1:31
\u24d1 Ps 69:32"}, {"pk": 4042206, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 34, "verse": 3, "text": "Proclaim the LORD\u2019s greatness with me; \u24d2
let us exalt his name together. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d2 Lk 1:46
\u24d3 Ps 69:30"}, {"pk": 4042207, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 34, "verse": 4, "text": "I sought the LORD, and he answered me
and rescued me from all my fears. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 34:6,17,19"}, {"pk": 4042208, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 34, "verse": 5, "text": "Those who look to him are [1] radiant with joy; \u24d5
their faces will never be ashamed. \u24d6
", "comment": "[1] Some Hb mss, LXX, Aq, Syr, Jer read Look to him and be
\u24d5 Is 60:5
\u24d6 Ps 25:3"}, {"pk": 4042209, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 34, "verse": 6, "text": "This poor man cried, and the LORD heard him
and saved him from all his troubles. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 34:4"}, {"pk": 4042210, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 34, "verse": 7, "text": "The angel of the LORD encamps
around those who fear him, and rescues them. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 91:11; Heb 1:14"}, {"pk": 4042211, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 34, "verse": 8, "text": "Taste and see that the LORD is good. \u24d9
How happy is the person who takes refuge in him! \u24da
", "comment": "\u24d9 1Pt 2:3
\u24da Ps 2:12"}, {"pk": 4042212, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 34, "verse": 9, "text": "You who are his holy ones, fear the LORD,
for those who fear him lack nothing. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 23:1"}, {"pk": 4042213, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 34, "verse": 10, "text": "Young lions [2] lack food and go hungry, \u24dc
but those who seek the LORD
will not lack any good thing. \u24dd
", "comment": "[2] LXX, Syr, Vg read The rich
\u24dc Jb 4:10-11
\u24dd Ps 84:11"}, {"pk": 4042214, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 34, "verse": 11, "text": "Come, children, listen to me;
I will teach you the fear of the LORD. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 66:16; 111:10"}, {"pk": 4042215, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 34, "verse": 12, "text": "Who is someone who desires life,
loving a long life to enjoy what is good? \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ec 3:13; 6:6"}, {"pk": 4042216, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 34, "verse": 13, "text": "Keep your tongue from evil
and your lips from deceitful speech. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 39:1; 141:3; Pr 13:3; Jms 1:26"}, {"pk": 4042217, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 34, "verse": 14, "text": "Turn away from evil and do what is good; \u24d3
seek peace and pursue it. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 37:27; Is 1:16-17
\u24d4 Rm 14:19; Heb 12:14"}, {"pk": 4042218, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 34, "verse": 15, "text": "The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous,
and his ears are open to their cry for help. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Jb 36:7; Ps 33:18; 1Pt 3:12"}, {"pk": 4042219, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 34, "verse": 16, "text": "The face of the LORD is set
against those who do what is evil, \u24d6
to remove [3] all memory of them from the earth. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d6 1Pt 3:10-12
\u24d7 Am 9:4
[3] Or cut off"}, {"pk": 4042220, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 34, "verse": 17, "text": "The righteous [4] cry out, and the LORD hears,
and rescues them from all their troubles. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 145:19
[4] Lit They"}, {"pk": 4042221, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 34, "verse": 18, "text": "The LORD is near the brokenhearted;
he saves those crushed in spirit. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 51:17; 147:3; Is 61:1"}, {"pk": 4042222, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 34, "verse": 19, "text": "One who is righteous has many adversities,
but the LORD rescues him from them all. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 71:20; 2Tm 3:11-12"}, {"pk": 4042223, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 34, "verse": 20, "text": "He protects all his bones;
not one of them is broken. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Jn 19:33,36"}, {"pk": 4042224, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 34, "verse": 21, "text": "Evil brings death to the wicked,
and those who hate the righteous will be punished. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 94:23; 140:11; Pr 24:16"}, {"pk": 4042225, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 34, "verse": 22, "text": "The LORD redeems the life of his servants,
and all who take refuge in him will not be punished. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 37:40; Rm 8:33-34"}, {"pk": 4042226, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 35, "verse": 1, "text": "Of David. [1] Oppose my opponents, LORD;
fight those who fight me. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ex 14:25; Is 49:25"}, {"pk": 4042227, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 35, "verse": 2, "text": "Take your shields\u2009\u2014\u2009large and small\u2009\u2014
and come to my aid. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 5:12; 91:4"}, {"pk": 4042228, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 35, "verse": 3, "text": "Draw the spear and javelin against my pursuers,
and assure me: \u201cI am your deliverance.\u201d \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 13:5; 40:17"}, {"pk": 4042229, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 35, "verse": 4, "text": "Let those who intend to take my life
be disgraced and humiliated;
let those who plan to harm me
be turned back and ashamed. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 40:14; 70:2; 129:5"}, {"pk": 4042230, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 35, "verse": 5, "text": "Let them be like chaff in the wind,
with the angel of the LORD driving them away. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Jb 21:18; Ps 83:13; Is 29:5"}, {"pk": 4042231, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 35, "verse": 6, "text": "Let their way be dark and slippery,
with the angel of the LORD pursuing them. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 73:18; Jr 23:12"}, {"pk": 4042232, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 35, "verse": 7, "text": "They hid their net for me without cause;
they dug a pit for me without cause. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 140:5"}, {"pk": 4042233, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 35, "verse": 8, "text": "Let ruin come on him unexpectedly,
and let the net that he hid ensnare him;
let him fall into it\u2009\u2014\u2009to his ruin. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Jb 18:8; Ps 7:15"}, {"pk": 4042234, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 35, "verse": 9, "text": "Then I will rejoice in the LORD;
I will delight in his deliverance. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 9:14; 13:5"}, {"pk": 4042235, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 35, "verse": 10, "text": "All my bones will say,
\u201cLORD, who is like you, \u24d9
rescuing the poor from one too strong for him,
the poor or the needy from one who robs him?\u201d \u24da
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ex 15:11; Ps 86:8; Mc 7:18
\u24da Ps 72:12; 82:4"}, {"pk": 4042236, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 35, "verse": 11, "text": "Malicious witnesses come forward;
they question me about things I do not know. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 27:12; Pr 19:5,9"}, {"pk": 4042237, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 35, "verse": 12, "text": "They repay me evil for good,
making me desolate. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 38:20; 109:5; Jr 18:20"}, {"pk": 4042238, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 35, "verse": 13, "text": "Yet when they were sick,
my clothing was sackcloth;
I humbled myself with fasting,
and my prayer was genuine. [1] \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 69:10-11
[1] Lit prayer returned to my chest"}, {"pk": 4042239, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 35, "verse": 14, "text": "I went about mourning as if for my friend or brother;
I was bowed down with grief,
like one mourning for a mother. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 38:6"}, {"pk": 4042240, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 35, "verse": 15, "text": "But when I stumbled, they gathered in glee;
they gathered against me.
Assailants I did not know
tore at me and did not stop. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Jb 30:1,8,12; Ob 12"}, {"pk": 4042241, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 35, "verse": 16, "text": "With godless mockery [2]
they gnashed their teeth at me. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Jb 16:9; Ps 37:12; Lm 2:16
[2] Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4042242, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 35, "verse": 17, "text": "Lord, how long will you look on? \u24d3
Rescue me from their ravages;
rescue my precious life from the young lions. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 22:20-21
\u24d3 Ps 13:1; Hab 1:13"}, {"pk": 4042243, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 35, "verse": 18, "text": "I will praise you in the great assembly;
I will exalt you among many people. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 22:22,25; 40:9-10; Heb 2:12"}, {"pk": 4042244, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 35, "verse": 19, "text": "Do not let my deceitful enemies rejoice over me;
do not let those who hate me without cause \u24d6
wink at me maliciously. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 38:19; Jn 15:25
\u24d7 Ps 13:4; 30:1; 38:16"}, {"pk": 4042245, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 35, "verse": 20, "text": "For they do not speak in friendly ways,
but contrive fraudulent schemes [3]
against those who live peacefully in the land. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 55:21; Jr 9:8; Mc 6:12
[3] Lit but devise fraudulent words"}, {"pk": 4042246, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 35, "verse": 21, "text": "They open their mouths wide against me and say,
\u201cAha, aha! We saw it!\u201d [4] \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Jb 16:10; Ps 22:13; 40:15; 70:3
[4] Lit Our eyes saw!"}, {"pk": 4042247, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 35, "verse": 22, "text": "You saw it, LORD; do not be silent.
Lord, do not be far from me. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 10:1; 22:11; 28:1"}, {"pk": 4042248, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 35, "verse": 23, "text": "Wake up and rise to my defense,
to my cause, my God and my Lord! \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 7:6; 44:23; 59:4"}, {"pk": 4042249, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 35, "verse": 24, "text": "Vindicate me, LORD my God,
in keeping with your righteousness,
and do not let them rejoice over me. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 26:1; 43:1"}, {"pk": 4042250, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 35, "verse": 25, "text": "Do not let them say in their hearts,
\u201cAha! Just what we wanted.\u201d
Do not let them say,
\u201cWe have swallowed him up!\u201d \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 124:3; Lm 2:16"}, {"pk": 4042251, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 35, "verse": 26, "text": "Let those who rejoice at my misfortune
be disgraced and humiliated;
let those who exalt themselves over me
be clothed with shame and reproach. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Jb 8:22; Ps 40:14; 109:29"}, {"pk": 4042252, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 35, "verse": 27, "text": "Let those who want my vindication
shout for joy and be glad;
let them continually say,
\u201cThe LORD be exalted.
He takes pleasure in his servant\u2019s well-being.\u201d \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 40:16; 70:4"}, {"pk": 4042253, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 35, "verse": 28, "text": "And my tongue will proclaim your righteousness,
your praise all day long. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 71:8,15,24"}, {"pk": 4042254, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 36, "verse": 1, "text": "For the choir director. Of David, the LORD\u2019s servant. [1] An oracle within my heart
concerning the transgression of the wicked person:
Dread of God has no effect on him. [1] \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Rm 3:18
[1] Lit There is no dread of God in front of his eyes"}, {"pk": 4042255, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 36, "verse": 2, "text": "For with his flattering opinion of himself,
he does not discover and hate his iniquity. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Dt 29:19; Ps 10:3; 49:18"}, {"pk": 4042256, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 36, "verse": 3, "text": "The words from his mouth are malicious and deceptive; \u24d5
he has stopped acting wisely and doing good. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Jr 4:22
\u24d5 Ps 10:7"}, {"pk": 4042257, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 36, "verse": 4, "text": "Even on his bed he makes malicious plans. \u24d7
He sets himself on a path that is not good,
and he does not reject evil. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 10:7; Is 65:2
\u24d7 Pr 4:16"}, {"pk": 4042258, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 36, "verse": 5, "text": " LORD, your faithful love reaches to heaven,
your faithfulness to the clouds. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 57:10; 103:11; 108:4"}, {"pk": 4042259, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 36, "verse": 6, "text": "Your righteousness is like the highest mountains,
your judgments like the deepest sea. \u24da
LORD, you preserve people and animals. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 104:14-15
\u24da Ps 71:19"}, {"pk": 4042260, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 36, "verse": 7, "text": "How priceless your faithful love is, God!
People take refuge in the shadow of your wings. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Ru 2:12; Ps 17:8; 57:1; 91:4"}, {"pk": 4042261, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 36, "verse": 8, "text": "They are filled from the abundance of your house.
You let them drink from your refreshing stream. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 46:4; 65:4; Jr 31:12-14"}, {"pk": 4042262, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 36, "verse": 9, "text": "For the wellspring of life is with you. \u24d0
By means of your light we see light. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Jn 1:9; Ac 26:18
\u24d0 Jn 4:10,14"}, {"pk": 4042263, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 36, "verse": 10, "text": "Spread your faithful love over those who know you,
and your righteousness over the upright in heart. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Pr 11:6; Jr 22:16"}, {"pk": 4042264, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 36, "verse": 11, "text": "Do not let the foot of the arrogant come near me
or the hand of the wicked drive me away. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 38:16; 119:122"}, {"pk": 4042265, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 36, "verse": 12, "text": "There! The evildoers have fallen.
They have been thrown down and cannot rise. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 1:5; 140:10; Is 26:14"}, {"pk": 4042266, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 37, "verse": 1, "text": "Of David. [1] Do not be agitated by evildoers;
do not envy those who do wrong. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 73:3; Pr 3:31; 23:17; 24:19"}, {"pk": 4042267, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 37, "verse": 2, "text": "For they wither quickly like grass
and wilt like tender green plants. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 92:7; 129:6; Jms 1:11"}, {"pk": 4042268, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 37, "verse": 3, "text": "Trust in the LORD and do what is good; \u24d7
dwell in the land and live securely. [1] \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 62:8
[1] Or and cultivate faithfulness, or and befriend faithfulness
\u24d8 Pr 2:21"}, {"pk": 4042269, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 37, "verse": 4, "text": "Take delight in the LORD,
and he will give you your heart\u2019s desires. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 21:2; 145:19; Is 58:14"}, {"pk": 4042270, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 37, "verse": 5, "text": "Commit your way to the LORD;
trust in him, and he will act, \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 55:22; Pr 16:3; 1Pt 5:7"}, {"pk": 4042271, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 37, "verse": 6, "text": "making your righteousness shine like the dawn,
your justice like the noonday. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 97:11; Is 58:8,10"}, {"pk": 4042272, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 37, "verse": 7, "text": "Be silent before the LORD and wait expectantly for him; \u24dc
do not be agitated by one who prospers in his way,
by the person who carries out evil plans. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 40:1; Lm 3:26
\u24dd Jr 12:1"}, {"pk": 4042273, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 37, "verse": 8, "text": "Refrain from anger and give up your rage;
do not be agitated\u2009\u2014\u2009it can only bring harm. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Eph 4:31; Col 3:8"}, {"pk": 4042274, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 37, "verse": 9, "text": "For evildoers will be destroyed,
but those who put their hope in the LORD
will inherit the land. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Pr 2:21; Is 57:13; 60:21"}, {"pk": 4042275, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 37, "verse": 10, "text": "A little while, and the wicked person will be no more;
though you look for him, he will not be there. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Jb 7:10; 24:24; Ps 37:35-36"}, {"pk": 4042276, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 37, "verse": 11, "text": "But the humble will inherit the land \u24d3
and will enjoy abundant prosperity. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 72:7
\u24d3 Mt 5:5"}, {"pk": 4042277, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 37, "verse": 12, "text": "The wicked person schemes against the righteous
and gnashes his teeth at him. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 31:13,20; 35:16"}, {"pk": 4042278, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 37, "verse": 13, "text": "The Lord laughs at him \u24d6
because he sees that his day is coming. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 1Sm 26:10
\u24d6 Ps 2:4; 59:8; Hab 1:10"}, {"pk": 4042279, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 37, "verse": 14, "text": "The wicked have drawn the sword and strung the [2] bow
to bring down the poor and needy
and to slaughter those whose way is upright. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 11:2; Lm 2:4
[2] Lit their"}, {"pk": 4042280, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 37, "verse": 15, "text": "Their swords will enter their own hearts,
and their bows will be broken. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 1Sm 2:4; Ps 46:9"}, {"pk": 4042281, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 37, "verse": 16, "text": "The little that the righteous person has is better
than the abundance of many wicked people. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Pr 15:16; 16:8"}, {"pk": 4042282, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 37, "verse": 17, "text": "For the arms of the wicked will be broken, \u24db
but the LORD supports the righteous. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 145:14
\u24db Ps 10:15"}, {"pk": 4042283, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 37, "verse": 18, "text": "The LORD watches over the blameless all their days,
and their inheritance will last forever. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 1:6"}, {"pk": 4042284, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 37, "verse": 19, "text": "They will not be disgraced in times of adversity;
they will be satisfied in days of hunger. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Jb 5:20; Ps 33:19"}, {"pk": 4042285, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 37, "verse": 20, "text": "But the wicked will perish;
the LORD\u2019s enemies, like the glory of the pastures,
will fade away\u2009\u2014
they will fade away like smoke. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 68:2; Hs 13:3"}, {"pk": 4042286, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 37, "verse": 21, "text": "The wicked person borrows and does not repay,
but the righteous one is gracious and giving. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 112:5,9"}, {"pk": 4042287, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 37, "verse": 22, "text": "Those who are blessed by the LORD will inherit the land,
but those cursed by him will be destroyed. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Pr 3:33"}, {"pk": 4042288, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 37, "verse": 23, "text": "A person\u2019s steps are established by the LORD,
and he takes pleasure in his way. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 1Sm 2:9; Ps 66:9"}, {"pk": 4042289, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 37, "verse": 24, "text": "Though he falls, he will not be overwhelmed,
because the LORD supports him with his hand. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 145:14; Pr 24:16; Mc 7:8"}, {"pk": 4042290, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 37, "verse": 25, "text": "I have been young and now I am old,
yet I have not seen the righteous abandoned
or his children begging for bread. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Is 41:17"}, {"pk": 4042291, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 37, "verse": 26, "text": "He is always generous, always lending,
and his children are a blessing. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Dt 15:8; Ps 112:5,9; Mt 5:42"}, {"pk": 4042292, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 37, "verse": 27, "text": "Turn away from evil, do what is good,
and settle permanently. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 34:14; 102:28"}, {"pk": 4042293, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 37, "verse": 28, "text": "For the LORD loves justice
and will not abandon his faithful ones. \u24d9
They are kept safe forever,
but the children of the wicked will be destroyed. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 21:10; Pr 2:22
\u24d9 Dt 31:6; Heb 13:5"}, {"pk": 4042294, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 37, "verse": 29, "text": "The righteous will inherit the land
and dwell in it permanently. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Pr 2:21; Is 60:21"}, {"pk": 4042295, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 37, "verse": 30, "text": "The mouth of the righteous utters wisdom;
his tongue speaks what is just. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 49:3; 119:13; Pr 10:13"}, {"pk": 4042296, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 37, "verse": 31, "text": "The instruction of his God is in his heart;
his steps do not falter. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Dt 6:6; Ps 40:8; 119:11"}, {"pk": 4042297, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 37, "verse": 32, "text": "The wicked one lies in wait for the righteous
and intends to kill him; \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 10:8; 17:11"}, {"pk": 4042298, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 37, "verse": 33, "text": "the LORD will not leave him
in the power of the wicked one
or allow him to be condemned when he is judged. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 34:22; 109:31; 2Pt 2:9"}, {"pk": 4042299, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 37, "verse": 34, "text": "Wait for the LORD and keep his way,
and he will exalt you to inherit the land.
You will watch when the wicked are destroyed. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 27:14; 52:5-6; 91:8"}, {"pk": 4042300, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 37, "verse": 35, "text": "I have seen a wicked, violent person
well-rooted, [3] like a flourishing native tree. \u24d3
", "comment": "[3] Hb obscure
\u24d3 Jb 5:3; Jr 12:2"}, {"pk": 4042301, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 37, "verse": 36, "text": "Then I [4] passed by and noticed he was gone;
I searched for him, but he could not be found. \u24d4
", "comment": "[4] LXX, Syr, Vg, Jer; MT reads he
\u24d4 Jb 20:5"}, {"pk": 4042302, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 37, "verse": 37, "text": "Watch the blameless and observe the upright,
for the person of peace will have a future. [5] \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Is 57:1-2
[5] Or posterity, also in v. 38"}, {"pk": 4042303, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 37, "verse": 38, "text": "But transgressors will all be eliminated;
the future of the wicked will be destroyed. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 1:4-6; Pr 2:22"}, {"pk": 4042304, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 37, "verse": 39, "text": "The salvation of the righteous is from the LORD,
their refuge in a time of distress. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 3:8; 9:9; 62:1"}, {"pk": 4042305, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 37, "verse": 40, "text": "The LORD helps and delivers them;
he will deliver them from the wicked and will save them
because they take refuge in him. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 22:4; 34:22; 54:4"}, {"pk": 4042306, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 38, "verse": 1, "text": "A psalm of David for remembrance. \u24d9 [1] LORD, do not punish me in your anger
or discipline me in your wrath. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 6:1
\u24d9 Ps 70"}, {"pk": 4042307, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 38, "verse": 2, "text": "For your arrows have sunk into me,
and your hand has pressed down on me. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Jb 6:4; Ps 32:4"}, {"pk": 4042308, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 38, "verse": 3, "text": "There is no soundness in my body
because of your indignation;
there is no health [1] in my bones
because of my sin. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Jb 33:19; Ps 31:10; 102:10
[1] Hb shalom"}, {"pk": 4042309, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 38, "verse": 4, "text": "For my iniquities have flooded over my head;
they are a burden too heavy for me to bear. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ezr 9:6; Ps 40:12"}, {"pk": 4042310, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 38, "verse": 5, "text": "My wounds are foul and festering
because of my foolishness. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Is 1:6"}, {"pk": 4042311, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 38, "verse": 6, "text": "I am bent over and brought very low;
all day long I go around in mourning. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 35:14"}, {"pk": 4042312, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 38, "verse": 7, "text": "For my insides are full of burning pain,
and there is no soundness in my body. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 38:3; Lm 1:13"}, {"pk": 4042313, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 38, "verse": 8, "text": "I am faint and severely crushed;
I groan because of the anguish of my heart. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Jb 3:24; Ps 6:6; 32:3; Lm 2:11"}, {"pk": 4042314, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 38, "verse": 9, "text": "Lord, my every desire is in front of you;
my sighing is not hidden from you. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 10:17"}, {"pk": 4042315, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 38, "verse": 10, "text": "My heart races, my strength leaves me,
and even the light of my eyes has faded. [2] \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 6:7; 69:3; 88:9
[2] Or and the light of my eyes\u2009\u2014\u2009even that is not with me"}, {"pk": 4042316, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 38, "verse": 11, "text": "My loved ones and friends stand back from my affliction,
and my relatives stand at a distance. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Jb 19:13-20; Ps 31:11; 88:18"}, {"pk": 4042317, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 38, "verse": 12, "text": "Those who intend to kill me set traps,
and those who want to harm me threaten to destroy me;
they plot treachery all day long. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 35:4,20; 54:3; 140:5"}, {"pk": 4042318, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 38, "verse": 13, "text": "I am like a deaf person; I do not hear.
I am like a speechless person
who does not open his mouth. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 39:2,9"}, {"pk": 4042319, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 38, "verse": 14, "text": "I am like a man who does not hear
and has no arguments in his mouth. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Jb 23:4"}, {"pk": 4042320, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 38, "verse": 15, "text": "For I put my hope in you, LORD;
you will answer me, my Lord, my God. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 17:6; 39:7"}, {"pk": 4042321, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 38, "verse": 16, "text": "For I said, \u201cDon\u2019t let them rejoice over me\u2009\u2014
those who are arrogant toward me when I stumble.\u201d \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 13:4; 35:26"}, {"pk": 4042322, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 38, "verse": 17, "text": "For I am about to fall,
and my pain is constantly with me. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 13:2; 35:15"}, {"pk": 4042323, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 38, "verse": 18, "text": "So I confess my iniquity;
I am anxious because of my sin. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 32:5; 2Co 7:9-10"}, {"pk": 4042324, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 38, "verse": 19, "text": "But my enemies are vigorous and powerful; [3]
many hate me for no reason. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 18:17; 35:19
[3] Or numerous"}, {"pk": 4042325, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 38, "verse": 20, "text": "Those who repay evil for good
attack me for pursuing good. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 35:12; 109:5; 3Jn 11"}, {"pk": 4042326, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 38, "verse": 21, "text": " LORD, do not abandon me;
my God, do not be far from me. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 22:19; 35:22"}, {"pk": 4042327, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 38, "verse": 22, "text": "Hurry to help me,
my Lord, my salvation. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 40:13,17"}, {"pk": 4042328, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 39, "verse": 1, "text": "For the choir director, for Jeduthun. A psalm of David. [1] I said, \u201cI will guard my ways
so that I may not sin with my tongue;
I will guard my mouth with a muzzle
as long as the wicked are in my presence.\u201d \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 34:13; Jms 3:5-12"}, {"pk": 4042329, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 39, "verse": 2, "text": "I was speechless and quiet;
I kept silent, even from speaking good,
and my pain intensified. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Jb 40:4; Ps 38:13"}, {"pk": 4042330, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 39, "verse": 3, "text": "My heart grew hot within me;
as I mused, a fire burned. \u24d6
I spoke with my tongue:
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 32:4; Jr 20:9; Lk 24:32"}, {"pk": 4042331, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 39, "verse": 4, "text": "\u201cLORD, make me aware of my end
and the number of my days
so that I will know how short-lived I am. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 78:39; 90:12; 103:14"}, {"pk": 4042332, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 39, "verse": 5, "text": "In fact, you have made my days just inches long,
and my life span is as nothing to you.
Yes, every human being stands as only a vapor. \u24d8 Selah
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 62:9; 89:47; 144:4"}, {"pk": 4042333, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 39, "verse": 6, "text": "Yes, a person goes about like a mere shadow.
Indeed, they rush around in vain,
gathering possessions
without knowing who will get them. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 49:10; Ec 2:18-19; Lk 12:20; 1Co 7:31"}, {"pk": 4042334, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 39, "verse": 7, "text": "\u201cNow, Lord, what do I wait for?
My hope is in you. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 38:15"}, {"pk": 4042335, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 39, "verse": 8, "text": "Rescue me from all my transgressions;
do not make me the taunt of fools. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 44:13; 79:4; 119:22"}, {"pk": 4042336, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 39, "verse": 9, "text": "I am speechless; I do not open my mouth
because of what you have done. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 39:2"}, {"pk": 4042337, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 39, "verse": 10, "text": "Remove your torment from me.
Because of the force of your hand I am finished. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Jb 9:34; 13:21; Ps 32:4"}, {"pk": 4042338, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 39, "verse": 11, "text": "You discipline a person with punishment for iniquity,
consuming like a moth what is precious to him; \u24d0
yes, every human being is only a vapor. \u24d1 Selah
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 39:5
\u24d0 Is 50:9"}, {"pk": 4042339, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 39, "verse": 12, "text": "\u201cHear my prayer, LORD,
and listen to my cry for help;
do not be silent at my tears. \u24d2
For I am here with you as an alien,
a temporary resident like all my ancestors. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 35:22
\u24d3 1Ch 29:15; Heb 11:13; 1Pt 2:11"}, {"pk": 4042340, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 39, "verse": 13, "text": "Turn your angry gaze from me
so that I may be cheered up
before I die and am gone.\u201d \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Jb 7:19; 10:20-21; Ps 102:24"}, {"pk": 4042341, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 40, "verse": 1, "text": "For the choir director. A psalm of David. [1] I waited patiently for the LORD,
and he turned to me and heard my cry for help. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 27:14; 34:15; 37:7"}, {"pk": 4042342, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 40, "verse": 2, "text": "He brought me up from a desolate [1] pit,
out of the muddy clay, \u24d6
and set my feet on a rock,
making my steps secure. \u24d7
", "comment": "[1] Or watery
\u24d6 Ps 69:2,14
\u24d7 Ps 27:5; 37:23"}, {"pk": 4042343, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 40, "verse": 3, "text": "He put a new song in my mouth,
a hymn of praise to our God. \u24d8
Many will see and fear,
and they will trust in the LORD. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 33:3
\u24d9 Dt 13:11"}, {"pk": 4042344, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 40, "verse": 4, "text": "How happy is anyone
who has put his trust in the LORD
and has not turned to the proud
or to those who run after lies! \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Jb 23:11; Ps 84:12"}, {"pk": 4042345, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 40, "verse": 5, "text": " LORD my God, you have done many things\u2009\u2014
your wondrous works and your plans for us;
none can compare with you.
If I were to report and speak of them,
they are more than can be told. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Jb 5:9; Ps 71:15; 139:17-18"}, {"pk": 4042346, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 40, "verse": 6, "text": "You do not delight in sacrifice and offering;
you open my ears to listen. [2]
You do not ask for a whole burnt offering or a sin offering. \u24dc
", "comment": "[2] Lit you hollow out ears for me
\u24dc 1Sm 15:22; Ps 51:16; Am 5:22"}, {"pk": 4042347, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 40, "verse": 7, "text": "Then I said, \u201cSee, I have come;
in the scroll it is written about me. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Lk 24:44"}, {"pk": 4042348, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 40, "verse": 8, "text": "I delight to do your will, my God, \u24d0
and your instruction is deep within me.\u201d \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 119:16,24; Jn 4:34
\u24d1 Ps 119:11; Heb 10:5-9"}, {"pk": 4042349, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 40, "verse": 9, "text": "I proclaim righteousness in the great assembly;
see, I do not keep my mouth closed [3] \u2009\u2014
as you know, LORD. \u24d2
", "comment": "[3] Lit not restrain my lips
\u24d2 Ps 22:22,25"}, {"pk": 4042350, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 40, "verse": 10, "text": "I did not hide your righteousness in my heart;
I spoke about your faithfulness and salvation;
I did not conceal your constant love and truth
from the great assembly. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ac 20:20"}, {"pk": 4042351, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 40, "verse": 11, "text": " LORD, you do not [4] withhold your compassion from me.
Your constant love and truth will always guard me. \u24d4
", "comment": "[4] Or LORD, do not
\u24d4 Ps 36:5; 57:3; 61:7"}, {"pk": 4042352, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 40, "verse": 12, "text": "For troubles without number have surrounded me;
my iniquities have overtaken me; I am unable to see.
They are more than the hairs of my head,
and my courage leaves me. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 38:4; 65:3"}, {"pk": 4042353, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 40, "verse": 13, "text": " LORD, be pleased to rescue me;
hurry to help me, LORD. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 70:1"}, {"pk": 4042354, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 40, "verse": 14, "text": "Let those who intend to take my life
be disgraced and confounded.
Let those who wish me harm
be turned back and humiliated. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 35:4,26; 63:9; 70:2"}, {"pk": 4042355, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 40, "verse": 15, "text": "Let those who say to me, \u201cAha, aha!\u201d
be appalled because of their shame. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 35:21,25; 70:3"}, {"pk": 4042356, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 40, "verse": 16, "text": "Let all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you;
let those who love your salvation continually say,
\u201cThe LORD is great!\u201d \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 35:27; 70:4"}, {"pk": 4042357, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 40, "verse": 17, "text": "I am oppressed and needy;
may the Lord think of me.
You are my helper and my deliverer;
my God, do not delay. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 86:1; 109:22"}, {"pk": 4042358, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 41, "verse": 1, "text": "For the choir director. A psalm of David. [1] Happy is one who is considerate of the poor;
the LORD will save him in a day of adversity. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 82:3-4; Pr 14:21"}, {"pk": 4042359, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 41, "verse": 2, "text": "The LORD will keep him and preserve him;
he will be blessed in the land. \u24dc
You will not give him over to the desire of his enemies. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 37:22,28
\u24dd Ps 27:12"}, {"pk": 4042360, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 41, "verse": 3, "text": "The LORD will sustain him on his sickbed;
you will heal him on the bed where he lies. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Jr 17:14"}, {"pk": 4042361, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 41, "verse": 4, "text": "I said, \u201cLORD, be gracious to me;
heal me, for I have sinned against you.\u201d \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 6:2; 51:4"}, {"pk": 4042362, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 41, "verse": 5, "text": "My enemies speak maliciously about me:
\u201cWhen will he die and be forgotten?\u201d \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 38:12"}, {"pk": 4042363, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 41, "verse": 6, "text": "When one of them comes to visit, he speaks deceitfully;
he stores up evil in his heart;
he goes out and talks. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 12:2; 62:4; Pr 26:24-26"}, {"pk": 4042364, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 41, "verse": 7, "text": "All who hate me whisper together about me;
they plan to harm me. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 56:5"}, {"pk": 4042365, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 41, "verse": 8, "text": "\u201cSomething awful has overwhelmed him, [1]
and he won\u2019t rise again from where he lies!\u201d \u24d5
", "comment": "[1] Lit \u201cA thing of worthlessness has been poured into him
\u24d5 Ps 71:10-11"}, {"pk": 4042366, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 41, "verse": 9, "text": "Even my friend [2] in whom I trusted,
one who ate my bread,
has raised his heel against me. \u24d6
", "comment": "[2] Lit Even a man of my peace
\u24d6 Jb 19:19; Ps 55:12-13; Jn 13:18"}, {"pk": 4042367, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 41, "verse": 10, "text": "But you, LORD, be gracious to me and raise me up;
then I will repay them. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 9:13"}, {"pk": 4042368, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 41, "verse": 11, "text": "By this I know that you delight in me: \u24d8
my enemy does not shout in triumph over me. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 37:23
\u24d9 Ps 25:2"}, {"pk": 4042369, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 41, "verse": 12, "text": "You supported me because of my integrity \u24da
and set me in your presence forever. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 37:17
\u24db Ps 21:6"}, {"pk": 4042370, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 41, "verse": 13, "text": "Blessed be the LORD God of Israel,
from everlasting to everlasting.
Amen and amen. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 72:18-19; 89:52"}, {"pk": 4042371, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 42, "verse": 1, "text": "For the choir director. A of the sons of Korah. [1] As a deer longs for flowing streams,
so I long for you, God. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 84:2; 119:131"}, {"pk": 4042372, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 42, "verse": 2, "text": "I thirst for God, the living God.
When can I come and appear before God? \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 63:1"}, {"pk": 4042373, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 42, "verse": 3, "text": "My tears have been my food day and night,
while all day long people say to me,
\u201cWhere is your God?\u201d \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 79:10; 115:2"}, {"pk": 4042374, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 42, "verse": 4, "text": "I remember this as I pour out my heart: \u24d2
how I walked with many,
leading the festive procession to the house of God,
with joyful and thankful shouts. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 62:8
\u24d3 Ps 55:14; 100:4"}, {"pk": 4042375, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 42, "verse": 5, "text": "Why, my soul, are you so dejected?
Why are you in such turmoil?
Put your hope in God, for I will still praise him,
my Savior and my God. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 38:6; 43:5; Mt 26:38
[1] Some Hb mss, LXX, Syr; other Hb mss read him, the salvation of his presence.6My God, I"}, {"pk": 4042376, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 42, "verse": 6, "text": "I [1] am deeply depressed;
therefore I remember you from the land of Jordan
and the peaks of Hermon, from Mount Mizar. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 61:2; Jnh 2:7"}, {"pk": 4042377, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 42, "verse": 7, "text": "Deep calls to deep in the roar of your waterfalls;
all your breakers and your billows have swept over me. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 69:1-2; Jnh 2:3"}, {"pk": 4042378, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 42, "verse": 8, "text": "The LORD will send his faithful love by day; \u24d7
his song will be with me in the night\u2009\u2014
a prayer to the God of my life.
", "comment": "\u24d7 Jb 35:10; Ps 77:6"}, {"pk": 4042379, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 42, "verse": 9, "text": "I will say to God, my rock, \u24d8
\u201cWhy have you forgotten me?
Why must I go about in sorrow
because of the enemy\u2019s oppression?\u201d \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 18:2; 31:3
\u24d9 Ps 43:2"}, {"pk": 4042380, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 42, "verse": 10, "text": "My adversaries taunt me,
as if crushing my bones,
while all day long they say to me,
\u201cWhere is your God?\u201d \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Jl 2:17"}, {"pk": 4042381, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 42, "verse": 11, "text": "Why, my soul, are you so dejected?
Why are you in such turmoil?
Put your hope in God, for I will still praise him,
my Savior and my God. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 43:5; Mt 26:38"}, {"pk": 4042382, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 43, "verse": 1, "text": "[1] Vindicate me, God, and champion my cause
against an unfaithful nation;
rescue me from the deceitful and unjust person. \u24dc
", "comment": "[1] Many Hb mss connect Ps 42 and 43
\u24dc Ps 5:6; 26:1; 35:24"}, {"pk": 4042383, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 43, "verse": 2, "text": "For you are the God of my refuge.
Why have you rejected me?
Why must I go about in sorrow
because of the enemy\u2019s oppression? \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 42:9; 88:14"}, {"pk": 4042384, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 43, "verse": 3, "text": "Send your light and your truth; let them lead me. \u24d0
Let them bring me to your holy mountain,
to your dwelling place. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 2:6; 46:4; 84:1
\u24d0 Ps 36:9"}, {"pk": 4042385, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 43, "verse": 4, "text": "Then I will come to the altar of God,
to God, my greatest joy. \u24d2
I will praise you with the lyre,
God, my God. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 33:2; 57:8
\u24d2 Ps 26:6"}, {"pk": 4042386, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 43, "verse": 5, "text": "Why, my soul, are you so dejected?
Why are you in such turmoil?
Put your hope in God, for I will still praise him,
my Savior and my God. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 42:5,11"}, {"pk": 4042387, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 44, "verse": 1, "text": "For the choir director. A of the sons of Korah. [1] God, we have heard with our ears\u2009\u2014
our ancestors have told us\u2009\u2014
the work you accomplished in their days,
in days long ago: \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Dt 32:7; Ps 78:3"}, {"pk": 4042388, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 44, "verse": 2, "text": "In order to plant them,
you displaced the nations by your hand;
in order to settle them,
you brought disaster on the peoples. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 2Sm 7:10; Ps 78:55; 80:8"}, {"pk": 4042389, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 44, "verse": 3, "text": "For they did not take the land by their sword\u2009\u2014
their arm did not bring them victory\u2009\u2014
but by your right hand, your arm,
and the light of your face, \u24d7
because you were favorable toward them. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d7 Nm 6:25
\u24d8 Dt 7:7-8; Ps 77:15; Hs 1:7"}, {"pk": 4042390, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 44, "verse": 4, "text": "You are my King, my God,
who ordains [1] victories for Jacob. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 42:8; 74:12
[1] LXX, Syr, Aq; MT reads King, God; ordain"}, {"pk": 4042391, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 44, "verse": 5, "text": "Through you we drive back our foes;
through your name we trample our enemies. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 60:12; 108:13; Zch 10:5"}, {"pk": 4042392, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 44, "verse": 6, "text": "For I do not trust in my bow,
and my sword does not bring me victory. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db 1Sm 17:47; Ps 33:16"}, {"pk": 4042393, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 44, "verse": 7, "text": "But you give us victory over our foes
and let those who hate us be disgraced. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 35:4; 53:5"}, {"pk": 4042394, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 44, "verse": 8, "text": "We boast in God all day long;
we will praise your name forever. \u24dd Selah
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 30:12; 34:2"}, {"pk": 4042395, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 44, "verse": 9, "text": "But you have rejected and humiliated us;
you do not march out with our armies. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 60:1,10; 74:1; 108:11"}, {"pk": 4042396, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 44, "verse": 10, "text": "You make us retreat from the foe,
and those who hate us
have taken plunder for themselves. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Lv 26:17; Dt 28:25; Jos 7:8,12"}, {"pk": 4042397, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 44, "verse": 11, "text": "You hand us over to be eaten like sheep
and scatter us among the nations. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Lv 26:33; Dt 4:27; 28:64; Ps 106:27"}, {"pk": 4042398, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 44, "verse": 12, "text": "You sell your people for nothing;
you make no profit from selling them. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Dt 32:30; Jdg 2:14; 3:8; Is 52:3-4"}, {"pk": 4042399, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 44, "verse": 13, "text": "You make us an object of reproach to our neighbors,
a source of mockery and ridicule to those around us. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Dt 28:37; Ps 79:4"}, {"pk": 4042400, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 44, "verse": 14, "text": "You make us a joke among the nations,
a laughingstock [2] among the peoples. \u24d5
", "comment": "[2] Lit shaking of the head
\u24d5 Jb 17:6; Ps 109:25; Jr 24:9"}, {"pk": 4042401, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 44, "verse": 15, "text": "My disgrace is before me all day long,
and shame has covered my face, \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 2Ch 32:21; Ps 69:7"}, {"pk": 4042402, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 44, "verse": 16, "text": "because of the taunts [3] of the scorner and reviler,
because of the enemy and avenger. \u24d7
", "comment": "[3] Lit voice
\u24d7 Ps 8:2; 74:10"}, {"pk": 4042403, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 44, "verse": 17, "text": "All this has happened to us,
but we have not forgotten you
or betrayed your covenant. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 119:61,153"}, {"pk": 4042404, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 44, "verse": 18, "text": "Our hearts have not turned back;
our steps have not strayed from your path. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Jb 23:11; Ps 37:31; 119:51,157"}, {"pk": 4042405, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 44, "verse": 19, "text": "But you have crushed us in a haunt of jackals
and have covered us with deepest darkness. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Jb 30:29; Jr 9:11"}, {"pk": 4042406, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 44, "verse": 20, "text": "If we had forgotten the name of our God
and spread out our hands to a foreign god, \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Dt 6:14; Jb 11:13"}, {"pk": 4042407, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 44, "verse": 21, "text": "wouldn\u2019t God have found this out,
since he knows the secrets of the heart? \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 139:1-2; Jr 17:10; Heb 4:13"}, {"pk": 4042408, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 44, "verse": 22, "text": "Because of you we are being put to death all day long;
we are counted as sheep to be slaughtered. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Is 53:7; Jr 12:3; Rm 8:36"}, {"pk": 4042409, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 44, "verse": 23, "text": "Wake up, LORD! Why are you sleeping?
Get up! Don\u2019t reject us forever! \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 7:6; 35:23; 78:65"}, {"pk": 4042410, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 44, "verse": 24, "text": "Why do you hide
and forget our affliction and oppression? \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Jb 13:24; Ps 88:14"}, {"pk": 4042411, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 44, "verse": 25, "text": "For we have sunk down to the dust;
our bodies cling to the ground. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 119:25"}, {"pk": 4042412, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 44, "verse": 26, "text": "Rise up! Help us!
Redeem us because of your faithful love. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 25:22"}, {"pk": 4042413, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 45, "verse": 1, "text": "For the choir director: according to \u201cThe Lilies.\u201d \u24d4 A of the sons of Korah. A love song. [1] My heart is moved by a noble theme
as I recite my verses to the king;
my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 60; 69; 80
\u24d5 Ezr 7:6"}, {"pk": 4042414, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 45, "verse": 2, "text": "You are the most handsome of men; [1]
grace flows from your lips. \u24d6
Therefore God has blessed you forever. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 21:6
[1] Or of the descendants of Adam
\u24d6 Lk 4:22"}, {"pk": 4042415, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 45, "verse": 3, "text": "Mighty warrior, strap your sword at your side.
In your majesty and splendor \u24d8 \u2009\u2014
", "comment": "\u24d8 Is 49:2; Rv 1:16; 19:15"}, {"pk": 4042416, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 45, "verse": 4, "text": "in your splendor ride triumphantly
in the cause of truth, humility, and justice.
May your right hand show your awe-inspiring acts. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 65:5; 98:1"}, {"pk": 4042417, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 45, "verse": 5, "text": "Your sharpened arrows pierce the hearts of the king\u2019s enemies;
the peoples fall under you. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Dt 23:14; Ps 18:14"}, {"pk": 4042418, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 45, "verse": 6, "text": "Your throne, \u24db God, is [2] forever and ever;
the scepter of your kingdom is a scepter of justice. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 93:2
\u24db Heb 1:8-9
[2] Or Your divine throne is, or Your throne is God\u2019s"}, {"pk": 4042419, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 45, "verse": 7, "text": "You love righteousness and hate wickedness; \u24dd
therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of joy
more than your companions.
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 33:5"}, {"pk": 4042420, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 45, "verse": 8, "text": "Myrrh, aloes, and cassia perfume all your garments;
from ivory palaces harps bring you joy. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Sg 4:14; Jn 19:39"}, {"pk": 4042421, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 45, "verse": 9, "text": "Kings\u2019 daughters are among your honored women; \u24d1
the queen, adorned with gold from Ophir,
stands at your right hand. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d1 Sg 6:8
\u24d2 1Kg 9:28; 10:11"}, {"pk": 4042422, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 45, "verse": 10, "text": "Listen, daughter, pay attention and consider:
forget your people and your father\u2019s house, \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ru 1:16-17"}, {"pk": 4042423, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 45, "verse": 11, "text": "and the king will desire your beauty.
Bow down to him, for he is your lord. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Eph 5:33"}, {"pk": 4042424, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 45, "verse": 12, "text": "The daughter of Tyre, the wealthy people,
will seek your favor with gifts. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 68:29; 72:10-11; Is 49:23"}, {"pk": 4042425, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 45, "verse": 13, "text": "In her chamber, the royal daughter is all glorious,
her clothing embroidered with gold. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ex 39:2-3; Rv 19:7-8"}, {"pk": 4042426, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 45, "verse": 14, "text": "In colorful garments she is led to the king;
after her, the virgins, her companions, are brought to you. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ezk 16:18; 26:16"}, {"pk": 4042427, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 45, "verse": 15, "text": "They are led in with gladness and rejoicing;
they enter the king\u2019s palace. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Jr 22:4"}, {"pk": 4042428, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 45, "verse": 16, "text": "Your sons will succeed your ancestors;
you will make them princes throughout the land. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 1Pt 2:9; Rv 1:6; 5:10"}, {"pk": 4042429, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 45, "verse": 17, "text": "I will cause your name to be remembered for all generations;
therefore the peoples will praise you forever and ever. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Mal 1:11"}, {"pk": 4042430, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 46, "verse": 1, "text": "For the choir director. A song of the sons of Korah. According to . \u24db [1] God is our refuge and strength,
a helper who is always found
in times of trouble. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24db 1Ch 15:20
\u24dc Ps 9:9; 62:7-8"}, {"pk": 4042431, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 46, "verse": 2, "text": "Therefore we will not be afraid,
though the earth trembles
and the mountains topple
into the depths of the seas, \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 18:7; 82:5"}, {"pk": 4042432, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 46, "verse": 3, "text": "though its water roars and foams
and the mountains quake with its turmoil. \u24d0 Selah
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 93:3-4; Jr 5:22"}, {"pk": 4042433, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 46, "verse": 4, "text": "There is a river\u2009\u2014
its streams delight the city of God,
the holy dwelling place of the Most High. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 43:3; Rv 22:1-2"}, {"pk": 4042434, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 46, "verse": 5, "text": "God is within her; she will not be toppled.
God will help her when the morning dawns. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Is 12:6; Zch 2:10-11"}, {"pk": 4042435, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 46, "verse": 6, "text": "Nations rage, kingdoms topple;
the earth melts when he lifts his voice. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 2:1; Jr 25:30"}, {"pk": 4042436, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 46, "verse": 7, "text": "The LORD of Armies is with us;
the God of Jacob is our stronghold. \u24d4 Selah
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 9:9; Jl 3:16"}, {"pk": 4042437, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 46, "verse": 8, "text": "Come, see the works of the LORD,
who brings devastation on the earth. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 66:5"}, {"pk": 4042438, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 46, "verse": 9, "text": "He makes wars cease throughout the earth.
He shatters bows and cuts spears to pieces;
he sets wagons ablaze. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 76:3; Is 2:4; Mc 4:3"}, {"pk": 4042439, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 46, "verse": 10, "text": "\u201cStop your fighting, and know that I am God,
exalted among the nations, exalted on the earth.\u201d \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 100:3; Is 2:11,17"}, {"pk": 4042440, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 46, "verse": 11, "text": "The LORD of Armies is with us;
the God of Jacob is our stronghold. \u24d8 Selah
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 9:9; Jl 3:16"}, {"pk": 4042441, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 47, "verse": 1, "text": "For the choir director. A psalm of the sons of Korah. [1] Clap your hands, all you peoples; \u24d9
shout to God with a jubilant cry. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 95:1
\u24d9 Is 55:12"}, {"pk": 4042442, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 47, "verse": 2, "text": "For the LORD, the Most High, is awe-inspiring,
a great King over the whole earth. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Dt 7:21; Neh 1:5; Mal 1:14"}, {"pk": 4042443, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 47, "verse": 3, "text": "He subdues peoples under us
and nations under our feet. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 2:8; 18:47"}, {"pk": 4042444, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 47, "verse": 4, "text": "He chooses for us our inheritance\u2009\u2014
the pride of Jacob, whom he loves. \u24dd Selah
", "comment": "\u24dd Am 8:7; Nah 2:2"}, {"pk": 4042445, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 47, "verse": 5, "text": "God ascends among shouts of joy,
the LORD, with the sound of trumpets. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 2Sm 6:15; Ps 68:18; 98:6"}, {"pk": 4042446, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 47, "verse": 6, "text": "Sing praise to God, sing praise;
sing praise to our King, sing praise! \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 68:4; 89:18"}, {"pk": 4042447, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 47, "verse": 7, "text": "Sing a song of wisdom, [1]
for God is King of the whole earth. \u24d2
", "comment": "[1] Or Sing a maskil
\u24d2 Zch 14:9; 1Co 14:15"}, {"pk": 4042448, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 47, "verse": 8, "text": "God reigns over the nations;
God is seated on his holy throne. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 1Ch 16:31; Ps 22:28; 97:2"}, {"pk": 4042449, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 47, "verse": 9, "text": "The nobles of the peoples have assembled
with the people of the God of Abraham. \u24d4
For the leaders [2] of the earth belong to God;
he is greatly exalted. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 72:11; Is 49:7,23
\u24d4 Ps 102:22
[2] Lit shields"}, {"pk": 4042450, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 48, "verse": 1, "text": "A song. A psalm of the sons of Korah. [1] The LORD is great and highly praised
in the city of our God. \u24d6
His holy mountain,
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 2:6; Mc 4:1; Zch 8:3"}, {"pk": 4042451, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 48, "verse": 2, "text": "rising splendidly,
is the joy of the whole earth.
Mount Zion\u2009\u2014\u2009the summit of Zaphon\u2009\u2014\u2009
is the city of the great King. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Mt 5:35"}, {"pk": 4042452, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 48, "verse": 3, "text": "God is known as a stronghold
in its citadels. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 46:7; 50:2"}, {"pk": 4042453, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 48, "verse": 4, "text": "Look! The kings assembled;
they advanced together. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 2Sm 10:6-19"}, {"pk": 4042454, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 48, "verse": 5, "text": "They looked and froze with fear;
they fled in terror. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Ex 15:15"}, {"pk": 4042455, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 48, "verse": 6, "text": "Trembling seized them there,
agony like that of a woman in labor, \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Is 13:8; Hs 13:13"}, {"pk": 4042456, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 48, "verse": 7, "text": "as you wrecked the ships of Tarshish
with the east wind. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc 1Kg 22:48; Jr 18:17; Ezk 27:26"}, {"pk": 4042457, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 48, "verse": 8, "text": "Just as we heard, so we have seen
in the city of the LORD of Armies,
in the city of our God;
God will establish it forever. \u24dd Selah
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 87:5; Is 2:2; Mc 4:1"}, {"pk": 4042458, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 48, "verse": 9, "text": "God, within your temple,
we contemplate your faithful love. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 26:3; 40:10"}, {"pk": 4042459, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 48, "verse": 10, "text": "Like your name, God, so your praise
reaches to the ends of the earth; \u24d1
your right hand is filled with justice. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 113:3; Mal 1:11
\u24d2 Ps 45:4"}, {"pk": 4042460, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 48, "verse": 11, "text": "Mount Zion is glad.
Judah\u2019s villages [1] rejoice
because of your judgments. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 97:8
[1] Lit daughters"}, {"pk": 4042461, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 48, "verse": 12, "text": "Go around Zion, encircle it;
count its towers,
"}, {"pk": 4042462, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 48, "verse": 13, "text": "note its ramparts; tour its citadels
so that you can tell a future generation: \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 78:5-7; 122:7"}, {"pk": 4042463, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 48, "verse": 14, "text": "\u201cThis God, our God forever and ever\u2009\u2014
he will always lead us.\u201d [2] \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 23:3-4; Is 58:11
[2] Some Hb mss, LXX; other Hb mss read over death"}, {"pk": 4042464, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 49, "verse": 1, "text": "For the choir director. A psalm of the sons of Korah. [1] Hear this, all you peoples;
listen, all who inhabit the world, \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 78:1; Mc 1:2"}, {"pk": 4042465, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 49, "verse": 2, "text": "both low and high,
rich and poor together. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 62:9"}, {"pk": 4042466, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 49, "verse": 3, "text": "My mouth speaks wisdom;
my heart\u2019s meditation brings understanding. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 37:30"}, {"pk": 4042467, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 49, "verse": 4, "text": "I turn my ear to a proverb;
I explain my riddle with a lyre. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Nm 12:8; Mt 13:35"}, {"pk": 4042468, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 49, "verse": 5, "text": "Why should I fear in times of trouble?
The iniquity of my foes surrounds me. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 23:4; 27:1"}, {"pk": 4042469, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 49, "verse": 6, "text": "They trust in their wealth
and boast of their abundant riches. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Jb 31:24; Ps 52:7; Pr 11:28"}, {"pk": 4042470, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 49, "verse": 7, "text": "Yet these cannot redeem a person [1]
or pay his ransom to God \u24dc \u2009\u2014
", "comment": "\u24dc Jb 36:18-19; Mt 25:8-9
[1] Or Certainly he cannot redeem himself, or Yet he cannot redeem a brother"}, {"pk": 4042471, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 49, "verse": 8, "text": "since the price of redeeming him is too costly,
one should forever stop trying [2] \u24dd \u2009\u2014
", "comment": "\u24dd Mt 16:26
[2] Or costly, it will cease forever"}, {"pk": 4042472, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 49, "verse": 9, "text": "so that he may live forever
and not see the Pit. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Jb 33:28; Ps 16:10"}, {"pk": 4042473, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 49, "verse": 10, "text": "For one can see that the wise die;
the foolish and stupid also pass away. \u24d1
Then they leave their wealth to others. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ec 2:16
\u24d2 Ps 39:6; Ec 2:18-19; Lk 12:20"}, {"pk": 4042474, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 49, "verse": 11, "text": "Their graves are their permanent homes, [3]
their dwellings from generation to generation,
though they have named estates after themselves. \u24d3
", "comment": "[3] LXX, Syr, Tg; MT reads Their inner thought is that their houses are eternal
\u24d3 Ps 5:9; 10:6"}, {"pk": 4042475, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 49, "verse": 12, "text": "But despite his assets, [4] mankind will not last;
he is like the animals that perish. \u24d4
", "comment": "[4] Or honor
\u24d4 Ec 3:19"}, {"pk": 4042476, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 49, "verse": 13, "text": "This is the way of those who are arrogant,
and of their followers,
who approve of their words. [5] \u24d5 Selah
", "comment": "[5] Lit and after them with their mouth they were pleased
\u24d5 Ps 31:23; Pr 16:18; 21:24"}, {"pk": 4042477, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 49, "verse": 14, "text": "Like sheep they are headed for Sheol;
Death will shepherd them.
The upright will rule over them in the morning, \u24d6
and their form will waste away in Sheol, [6]
far from their lofty abode. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Jb 24:19; Ps 9:17
\u24d6 Rv 2:26
[6] Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4042478, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 49, "verse": 15, "text": "But God will redeem me
from the power of Sheol,
for he will take me. \u24d8 Selah
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 16:10; 56:13; Hs 13:14"}, {"pk": 4042479, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 49, "verse": 16, "text": "Do not be afraid when a person gets rich,
when the wealth [7] of his house increases. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 37:7
[7] Or glory, also in v. 17"}, {"pk": 4042480, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 49, "verse": 17, "text": "For when he dies, he will take nothing at all;
his wealth will not follow him down. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Jb 27:19; Ps 17:14; 1Tm 6:7"}, {"pk": 4042481, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 49, "verse": 18, "text": "Though he blesses himself during his lifetime\u2009\u2014
and you are acclaimed when you do well for yourself \u24db \u2009\u2014
", "comment": "\u24db Dt 29:19; Ps 10:3,6"}, {"pk": 4042482, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 49, "verse": 19, "text": "he will go to the generation of his fathers;
they will never see the light. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Gn 15:15; Jb 33:30; Ps 56:13"}, {"pk": 4042483, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 49, "verse": 20, "text": "Mankind, with his assets
but without understanding,
is like the animals that perish. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ec 3:19"}, {"pk": 4042484, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 50, "verse": 1, "text": "A psalm of Asaph. \u24d0 [1] The Mighty One, God, [1] the LORD, speaks;
he summons the earth
from the rising of the sun to its setting. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Jos 22:22; Ps 113:3
\u24d0 1Ch 16:5,7
[1] Or The God of gods"}, {"pk": 4042485, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 50, "verse": 2, "text": "From Zion, the perfection of beauty,
God appears in radiance. [2] \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Dt 33:2; Ps 48:2; Lm 2:15
[2] Or God shines forth"}, {"pk": 4042486, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 50, "verse": 3, "text": "Our God is coming; he will not be silent!
Devouring fire precedes him,
and a storm rages around him. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 18:12-13; 97:3"}, {"pk": 4042487, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 50, "verse": 4, "text": "On high, he summons heaven and earth
in order to judge his people: \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Dt 4:26; 31:28; 32:1; Is 1:2"}, {"pk": 4042488, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 50, "verse": 5, "text": "\u201cGather my faithful ones to me,
those who made a covenant with me by sacrifice.\u201d \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 24:4-8; 2Ch 6:11"}, {"pk": 4042489, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 50, "verse": 6, "text": "The heavens proclaim his righteousness, \u24d6
for God is the Judge. \u24d7 Selah
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 89:5; 97:6
\u24d7 Ps 75:7; 96:13"}, {"pk": 4042490, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 50, "verse": 7, "text": "\u201cListen, my people, and I will speak;
I will testify against you, Israel.
I am God, your God. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Dt 31:21; Ps 81:8"}, {"pk": 4042491, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 50, "verse": 8, "text": "I do not rebuke you for your sacrifices
or for your burnt offerings,
which are continually before me. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 1Sm 15:22; Ps 40:6; 51:16"}, {"pk": 4042492, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 50, "verse": 9, "text": "I will not take a bull from your household
or male goats from your pens, \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 69:31"}, {"pk": 4042493, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 50, "verse": 10, "text": "for every animal of the forest is mine,
the cattle on a thousand hills.
"}, {"pk": 4042494, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 50, "verse": 11, "text": "I know every bird of the mountains,
and the creatures of the field are mine. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ex 19:5; Ps 104:24"}, {"pk": 4042495, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 50, "verse": 12, "text": "If I were hungry, I would not tell you,
for the world and everything in it is mine. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Dt 10:14; Ps 24:1; 1Co 10:26"}, {"pk": 4042496, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 50, "verse": 13, "text": "Do I eat the flesh of bulls
or drink the blood of goats? \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Is 1:11"}, {"pk": 4042497, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 50, "verse": 14, "text": "Sacrifice a thank offering to God, \u24d0
and pay your vows to the Most High. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d0 Lv 7:12; Ps 107:22; 116:17
\u24d1 Dt 23:21; Ps 76:11"}, {"pk": 4042498, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 50, "verse": 15, "text": "Call on me in a day of trouble;
I will rescue you, and you will honor me.\u201d \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 20:1; 59:16; 77:2"}, {"pk": 4042499, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 50, "verse": 16, "text": "But God says to the wicked:
\u201cWhat right do you have to recite my statutes
and to take my covenant on your lips? \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Is 29:13"}, {"pk": 4042500, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 50, "verse": 17, "text": "You hate instruction
and fling my words behind you. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Pr 5:12; 12:1"}, {"pk": 4042501, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 50, "verse": 18, "text": "When you see a thief,
you make friends with him,
and you associate with adulterers. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Rm 1:32; 1Tm 5:22"}, {"pk": 4042502, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 50, "verse": 19, "text": "You unleash your mouth for evil
and harness your tongue for deceit. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 10:7; 36:3; 52:2"}, {"pk": 4042503, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 50, "verse": 20, "text": "You sit, maligning your brother,
slandering your mother\u2019s son. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Jb 19:18; Mt 10:21"}, {"pk": 4042504, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 50, "verse": 21, "text": "You have done these things, and I kept silent;
you thought I was just like you. \u24d8
But I will rebuke you
and lay out the case before you. [3] \u24d9
", "comment": "[3] Lit lay it out before your eyes
\u24d8 Is 42:14; 57:11
\u24d9 Ps 90:8"}, {"pk": 4042505, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 50, "verse": 22, "text": "\u201cUnderstand this, you who forget God,
or I will tear you apart,
and there will be no one to rescue you. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Jb 8:13; Ps 9:17"}, {"pk": 4042506, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 50, "verse": 23, "text": "Whoever sacrifices a thank offering honors me,
and whoever orders his conduct,
I will show him the salvation of God.\u201d \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 85:13; 91:16; Gl 6:16"}, {"pk": 4042507, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 51, "verse": 1, "text": "For the choir director. A psalm of David, when the prophet Nathan came to him after he had gone to Bathsheba. \u24dc [1] Be gracious to me, God,
according to your faithful love;
according to your abundant compassion,
blot out my rebellion. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dc 2Sm 12:1
\u24dd Is 43:25; Ac 3:19"}, {"pk": 4042508, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 51, "verse": 2, "text": "Completely wash away my guilt
and cleanse me from my sin. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Is 1:16; Jr 33:8; 1Jn 1:7,9"}, {"pk": 4042509, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 51, "verse": 3, "text": "For I am conscious of my rebellion,
and my sin is always before me. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 32:5; Pr 28:13; Is 59:12"}, {"pk": 4042510, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 51, "verse": 4, "text": "Against you\u2009\u2014\u2009you alone\u2009\u2014\u2009I have sinned
and done this evil in your sight. \u24d2
So you are right when you pass sentence;
you are blameless when you judge. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 41:4
\u24d3 Rm 3:4"}, {"pk": 4042511, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 51, "verse": 5, "text": "Indeed, I was guilty when I was born;
I was sinful when my mother conceived me. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Jb 15:14; Ps 58:3; Rm 5:12-13"}, {"pk": 4042512, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 51, "verse": 6, "text": "Surely you desire integrity in the inner self,
and you teach me wisdom deep within. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Jb 38:36; Pr 2:6; Ec 2:26"}, {"pk": 4042513, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 51, "verse": 7, "text": "Purify me with hyssop, and I will be clean;
wash me, and I will be whiter than snow. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Lv 14:4,49; Nm 19:18; Is 1:18"}, {"pk": 4042514, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 51, "verse": 8, "text": "Let me hear joy and gladness;
let the bones you have crushed rejoice. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 35:10; Is 38:13"}, {"pk": 4042515, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 51, "verse": 9, "text": "Turn your face away [1] from my sins
and blot out all my guilt. \u24d8
", "comment": "[1] Lit Hide your face
\u24d8 Jr 16:17"}, {"pk": 4042516, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 51, "verse": 10, "text": "God, create a clean heart for me
and renew a steadfast [2] spirit within me. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 24:4; Mt 5:8; Jms 4:8
[2] Or right"}, {"pk": 4042517, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 51, "verse": 11, "text": "Do not banish me from your presence
or take your Holy Spirit from me. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da 2Kg 13:23; Is 63:10-11; Jr 7:15"}, {"pk": 4042518, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 51, "verse": 12, "text": "Restore the joy of your salvation to me,
and sustain me by giving me a willing spirit. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 13:5"}, {"pk": 4042519, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 51, "verse": 13, "text": "Then I will teach the rebellious your ways,
and sinners will return to you. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Ex 33:13; Ps 25:4; Jr 2:33"}, {"pk": 4042520, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 51, "verse": 14, "text": "Save me from the guilt of bloodshed, God\u2009\u2014 \u24dd
God of my salvation\u2009\u2014
and my tongue will sing of your righteousness. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 26:9
\u24d0 Ps 35:28; 71:15"}, {"pk": 4042521, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 51, "verse": 15, "text": "Lord, open my lips,
and my mouth will declare your praise. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ex 4:15; Ps 9:14"}, {"pk": 4042522, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 51, "verse": 16, "text": "You do not want a sacrifice, or I would give it;
you are not pleased with a burnt offering. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 1Sm 15:22; Ps 40:6"}, {"pk": 4042523, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 51, "verse": 17, "text": "The sacrifice pleasing to God is [3] a broken spirit.
You will not despise a broken and humbled heart, God. \u24d3
", "comment": "[3] Lit The sacrifices of God are
\u24d3 Ps 34:18"}, {"pk": 4042524, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 51, "verse": 18, "text": "In your good pleasure, cause Zion to prosper;
build the walls of Jerusalem. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 69:35; 102:16; 147:2"}, {"pk": 4042525, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 51, "verse": 19, "text": "Then you will delight in righteous sacrifices,
whole burnt offerings;
then bulls will be offered on your altar. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 4:5; 66:13,15; Mal 3:3"}, {"pk": 4042526, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 52, "verse": 1, "text": "For the choir director. A of David. When Doeg the Edomite went and reported to Saul, telling him, \u201cDavid went to Ahimelech\u2019s house.\u201d \u24d6 [1] Why boast about evil, you hero! \u24d7
God\u2019s faithful love is constant. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d6 1Sm 22:9
\u24d7 Ps 94:4
\u24d8 Ps 40:10-11; 138:2"}, {"pk": 4042527, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 52, "verse": 2, "text": "Like a sharpened razor,
your tongue devises destruction,
working treachery. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 5:9; 50:19; 59:7"}, {"pk": 4042528, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 52, "verse": 3, "text": "You love evil instead of good,
lying instead of speaking truthfully. \u24da Selah
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 58:3; Jr 9:4-5"}, {"pk": 4042529, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 52, "verse": 4, "text": "You love any words that destroy,
you treacherous tongue! \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 10:7; Pr 17:4"}, {"pk": 4042530, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 52, "verse": 5, "text": "This is why God will bring you down forever.
He will take you, ripping you out of your tent;
he will uproot you from the land of the living. \u24dc Selah
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 27:13; Pr 2:22"}, {"pk": 4042531, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 52, "verse": 6, "text": "The righteous will see and fear,
and they will derisively say about that hero, [1] \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Jb 22:19-20; Ps 37:34
[1] Lit about him"}, {"pk": 4042532, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 52, "verse": 7, "text": "\u201cHere is the man
who would not make God his refuge,
but trusted in the abundance of his riches,
taking refuge in his destructive behavior.\u201d \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 10:6; 49:6; Pr 11:28"}, {"pk": 4042533, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 52, "verse": 8, "text": "But I am like a flourishing olive tree
in the house of God; \u24d1
I trust in God\u2019s faithful love forever and ever. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 143:8
\u24d1 Ps 1:3; 128:3; Jr 11:16"}, {"pk": 4042534, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 52, "verse": 9, "text": "I will praise you forever for what you have done.
In the presence of your faithful people,
I will put my hope in your name, for it is good. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 30:12; 54:6"}, {"pk": 4042535, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 53, "verse": 1, "text": "For the choir director: on . \u24d4 A of David. [1] The fool says in his heart, \u201cThere\u2019s no God.\u201d
They are corrupt, and they do vile deeds.
There is no one who does good. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 88
\u24d5 Ps 10:4; 14:1"}, {"pk": 4042536, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 53, "verse": 2, "text": "God looks down from heaven on the human race [1]
to see if there is one who is wise,
one who seeks God. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 33:13-15
[1] Or the descendants of Adam"}, {"pk": 4042537, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 53, "verse": 3, "text": "All have turned away;
all alike have become corrupt.
There is no one who does good,
not even one. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Rm 3:10-12"}, {"pk": 4042538, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 53, "verse": 4, "text": "Will evildoers never understand?
They consume my people as they consume bread; \u24d8
they do not call on God. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 27:2; Mc 3:3
\u24d9 Is 64:7"}, {"pk": 4042539, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 53, "verse": 5, "text": "Then they will be filled with dread\u2009\u2014
dread like no other \u24da \u2009\u2014
because God will scatter
the bones of those who besiege you. \u24db
You will put them to shame,
for God has rejected them. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24db Jr 8:1-2
\u24da Lv 26:36
\u24dc Ps 44:7"}, {"pk": 4042540, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 53, "verse": 6, "text": "Oh, that Israel\u2019s deliverance would come from Zion!
When God restores the fortunes of his people, [2]
let Jacob rejoice, let Israel be glad. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 14:7; Is 52:7-9; Jr 30:18-19
[2] Or restores his captive people"}, {"pk": 4042541, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 54, "verse": 1, "text": "For the choir director: with stringed instruments. A of David. When the Ziphites went and said to Saul, \u201cIs David not hiding among us?\u201d \u24d0 [1] God, save me by your name,
and vindicate me by your might! \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d0 1Sm 23:19; 26:1
\u24d1 Ps 6:1; 7:8; 35:24; 43:1"}, {"pk": 4042542, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 54, "verse": 2, "text": "God, hear my prayer;
listen to the words from my mouth. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 5:1; 17:6; 55:1"}, {"pk": 4042543, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 54, "verse": 3, "text": "For strangers rise up against me,
and violent men intend to kill me.
They do not let God guide them. [1] \u24d3 Selah
", "comment": "[1] Lit They do not set God in front of them
\u24d3 Ps 86:14; 143:3; Is 25:5"}, {"pk": 4042544, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 54, "verse": 4, "text": "God is my helper;
the Lord is the sustainer of my life. [2] \u24d4
", "comment": "[2] Or is with those who sustain my life
\u24d4 Ps 118:7; Is 41:10"}, {"pk": 4042545, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 54, "verse": 5, "text": "He will repay my adversaries for their evil.
Because of your faithfulness, annihilate them. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 94:23; 143:12"}, {"pk": 4042546, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 54, "verse": 6, "text": "I will sacrifice a freewill offering to you. \u24d6
I will praise your name, LORD,
because it is good. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d6 Nm 15:3; Ps 116:17
\u24d7 Ps 52:9"}, {"pk": 4042547, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 54, "verse": 7, "text": "For he has rescued me from every trouble,
and my eye has looked down on my enemies. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 59:10; 92:11"}, {"pk": 4042548, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 55, "verse": 1, "text": "For the choir director: with stringed instruments. A of David. [1] God, listen to my prayer
and do not hide from my plea for help. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Lm 3:56"}, {"pk": 4042549, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 55, "verse": 2, "text": "Pay attention to me and answer me. \u24da
I am restless and in turmoil with my complaint, \u24db
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 4:1; 5:1-2; 54:2
\u24db Ps 64:1; 142:2"}, {"pk": 4042550, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 55, "verse": 3, "text": "because of the enemy\u2019s words, [1]
because of the pressure [2] of the wicked.
For they bring down disaster on me
and harass me in anger. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc 2Sm 16:7-8; Ps 71:11
[1] Lit voice
[2] Or threat, or oppression"}, {"pk": 4042551, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 55, "verse": 4, "text": "My heart shudders within me; \u24dd
terrors of death sweep over me.
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 38:8"}, {"pk": 4042552, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 55, "verse": 5, "text": "Fear and trembling grip me;
horror has overwhelmed me. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 18:4-5; 116:3"}, {"pk": 4042553, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 55, "verse": 6, "text": "I said, \u201cIf only I had wings like a dove!
I would fly away and find rest. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Jb 3:13"}, {"pk": 4042554, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 55, "verse": 7, "text": "How far away I would flee;
I would stay in the wilderness. \u24d2 Selah
", "comment": "\u24d2 Jr 9:2"}, {"pk": 4042555, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 55, "verse": 8, "text": "I would hurry to my shelter
from the raging wind and the storm.\u201d \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Is 4:6; 25:4"}, {"pk": 4042556, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 55, "verse": 9, "text": "Lord, confuse [3] and confound their speech, [4] \u24d4
for I see violence and strife in the city;
", "comment": "\u24d4 Gn 10:25; 11:7
[3] Or destroy
[4] Lit and divide their tongue"}, {"pk": 4042557, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 55, "verse": 10, "text": "day and night they make the rounds on its walls.
Crime and trouble are within it; \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Jr 6:7; Hab 1:3"}, {"pk": 4042558, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 55, "verse": 11, "text": "destruction is inside it;
oppression and deceit never leave its marketplace. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 5:9; 10:7"}, {"pk": 4042559, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 55, "verse": 12, "text": "Now it is not an enemy who insults me\u2009\u2014
otherwise I could bear it;
it is not a foe who rises up against me\u2009\u2014
otherwise I could hide from him.
"}, {"pk": 4042560, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 55, "verse": 13, "text": "But it is you, a man who is my peer,
my companion and good friend! \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Jb 19:13,19; Ps 41:9; 88:18"}, {"pk": 4042561, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 55, "verse": 14, "text": "We used to have close fellowship;
we walked with the crowd into the house of God. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 42:4"}, {"pk": 4042562, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 55, "verse": 15, "text": "Let death take them by surprise; \u24d9
let them go down to Sheol alive,
because evil is in their homes and within them. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24d9 Pr 6:15; Is 47:11; 1Th 5:3
\u24da Nm 16:30,33"}, {"pk": 4042563, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 55, "verse": 16, "text": "But I call to God,
and the LORD will save me. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 119:46"}, {"pk": 4042564, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 55, "verse": 17, "text": "I complain and groan morning, noon, and night, \u24dc
and he hears my voice. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 64:1; 142:2
\u24dc Ps 92:2"}, {"pk": 4042565, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 55, "verse": 18, "text": "Though many are against me,
he will redeem me from my battle unharmed. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 56:2; 103:4"}, {"pk": 4042566, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 55, "verse": 19, "text": "God, the one enthroned from long ago, \u24d1
will hear and will humiliate them Selah because they do not change
and do not fear God. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 93:2
\u24d2 Dt 33:27"}, {"pk": 4042567, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 55, "verse": 20, "text": "My friend \u24d3 acts violently
against those at peace with him; \u24d4
he violates his covenant. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 89:34
\u24d3 Ps 55:13
\u24d4 Ps 7:4"}, {"pk": 4042568, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 55, "verse": 21, "text": "His buttery words are smooth,
but war is in his heart.
His words are softer than oil,
but they are drawn swords. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 12:2; 28:3"}, {"pk": 4042569, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 55, "verse": 22, "text": "Cast your burden on the LORD,
and he will sustain you; \u24d7
he will never allow the righteous to be shaken. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d7 1Pt 5:7
\u24d8 Ps 37:24; 112:6"}, {"pk": 4042570, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 55, "verse": 23, "text": "God, you will bring them down
to the Pit of destruction; \u24d9
men of bloodshed and treachery
will not live out half their days. \u24da
But I will trust in you. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 56:3
\u24d9 Is 38:17; Ezk 28:8
\u24da Ps 5:6"}, {"pk": 4042571, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 56, "verse": 1, "text": "For the choir director: according to \u201cA Silent Dove Far Away.\u201d A of David. When the Philistines seized him in Gath. \u24dc [1] Be gracious to me, God, for a man is trampling me;
he fights and oppresses me all day long.
", "comment": "\u24dc 1Sm 21:10-11; 22:1"}, {"pk": 4042572, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 56, "verse": 2, "text": "My adversaries trample me all day,
for many arrogantly fight against me. [1] \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 35:1; 57:3
[1] Or many fight against me, O exalted one, or many fight against me from the heights"}, {"pk": 4042573, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 56, "verse": 3, "text": "When I am afraid,
I will trust in you. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 112:7; Pr 29:25; Is 12:2"}, {"pk": 4042574, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 56, "verse": 4, "text": "In God, whose word I praise,
in God I trust; I will not be afraid.
What can mere mortals do to me? \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 27:1; 118:6; Heb 13:6"}, {"pk": 4042575, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 56, "verse": 5, "text": "They twist my words all day long;
all their thoughts against me are evil. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 41:7; 2Pt 3:16"}, {"pk": 4042576, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 56, "verse": 6, "text": "They stir up strife, [2] they lurk;
they watch my steps
while they wait to take my life. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 10:8-10; 59:3
[2] Or They attack"}, {"pk": 4042577, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 56, "verse": 7, "text": "Will they escape in spite of such sin?
God, bring down the nations in wrath. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ezk 17:15; Rm 2:3"}, {"pk": 4042578, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 56, "verse": 8, "text": "You yourself have recorded my wanderings. [3]
Put my tears in your bottle.
Are they not in your book? \u24d5
", "comment": "[3] Or misery
\u24d5 2Kg 20:5; Ps 139:3; Mal 3:16"}, {"pk": 4042579, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 56, "verse": 9, "text": "Then my enemies will retreat on the day when I call. \u24d6
This I know: God is for me. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 9:3
\u24d7 Ps 118:6; Rm 8:31"}, {"pk": 4042580, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 56, "verse": 10, "text": "In God, whose word I praise,
in the LORD, whose word I praise,
"}, {"pk": 4042581, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 56, "verse": 11, "text": "in God I trust; I will not be afraid.
What can mere humans do to me? \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 112:7; Pr 29:25; Is 12:2"}, {"pk": 4042582, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 56, "verse": 12, "text": "I am obligated by vows [4] to you, God;
I will make my thank offerings to you. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 50:14
[4] Lit On me the vows"}, {"pk": 4042583, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 56, "verse": 13, "text": "For you rescued me from death,
even my feet from stumbling,
to walk before God in the light of life. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Jb 33:30; Ps 116:8-9"}, {"pk": 4042584, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 57, "verse": 1, "text": "For the choir director: \u201cDo Not Destroy.\u201d A of David. When he fled before Saul into the cave. \u24db [1] Be gracious to me, God, be gracious to me,
for I take refuge in you.
I will seek refuge in the shadow of your wings
until danger passes. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24db 1Sm 22:1; 24:1-3
\u24dc Ru 2:12; Ps 17:8; 91:1,4"}, {"pk": 4042585, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 57, "verse": 2, "text": "I call to God Most High,
to God who fulfills his purpose for me. [1] \u24dd
", "comment": "[1] Or who avenges me
\u24dd Ps 138:8"}, {"pk": 4042586, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 57, "verse": 3, "text": "He reaches down from heaven and saves me,
challenging the one who tramples me. \u24d0 Selah God sends his faithful love and truth. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 25:10; 40:11
\u24d0 Ps 56:1-2"}, {"pk": 4042587, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 57, "verse": 4, "text": "I am surrounded by lions;
I lie down among devouring lions\u2009\u2014
people whose teeth are spears and arrows,
whose tongues are sharp swords. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 58:6; 64:3; Pr 30:14"}, {"pk": 4042588, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 57, "verse": 5, "text": "God, be exalted above the heavens;
let your glory be over the whole earth. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 108:5; 113:4"}, {"pk": 4042589, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 57, "verse": 6, "text": "They prepared a net for my steps;
I was despondent.
They dug a pit ahead of me,
but they fell into it! \u24d4 Selah
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 9:15; 35:8; Pr 28:10"}, {"pk": 4042590, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 57, "verse": 7, "text": "My heart is confident, God, my heart is confident.
I will sing; I will sing praises. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 59:17; 112:7"}, {"pk": 4042591, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 57, "verse": 8, "text": "Wake up, my soul!
Wake up, harp and lyre!
I will wake up the dawn. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Jdg 5:12; Ps 33:2; 81:2"}, {"pk": 4042592, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 57, "verse": 9, "text": "I will praise you, Lord, among the peoples;
I will sing praises to you among the nations. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 2Sm 22:50; Ps 9:11; 18:49"}, {"pk": 4042593, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 57, "verse": 10, "text": "For your faithful love is as high as the heavens;
your faithfulness reaches the clouds. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 36:5; 103:11; Lm 3:22-23"}, {"pk": 4042594, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 57, "verse": 11, "text": "God, be exalted above the heavens; \u24d9
let your glory be over the whole earth. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 113:4
\u24da Ps 108:1-5"}, {"pk": 4042595, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 58, "verse": 1, "text": "For the choir director: \u201cDo Not Destroy.\u201d A of David. [1] Do you really speak righteously, you mighty ones? [1]
Do you judge people fairly? \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 82:2
[1] Or Can you really speak righteousness in silence?"}, {"pk": 4042596, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 58, "verse": 2, "text": "No, you practice injustice in your hearts;
with your hands you weigh out violence in the land. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 94:20; Is 10:1; Mal 3:15"}, {"pk": 4042597, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 58, "verse": 3, "text": "The wicked go astray from the womb;
liars wander about from birth. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 51:5; Is 48:8"}, {"pk": 4042598, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 58, "verse": 4, "text": "They have venom like the venom of a snake,
like the deaf cobra that stops up its ears, \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Dt 32:33; Ps 140:3"}, {"pk": 4042599, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 58, "verse": 5, "text": "that does not listen to the sound of the charmers
who skillfully weave spells. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ec 10:11; Jr 8:17"}, {"pk": 4042600, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 58, "verse": 6, "text": "God, knock the teeth out of their mouths;
LORD, tear out the young lions\u2019 fangs. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Jb 4:10; 29:17; Ps 3:7"}, {"pk": 4042601, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 58, "verse": 7, "text": "May they vanish like water that flows by;
may they aim their blunted arrows. [2] \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Jos 7:5; Ps 112:10; Ezk 21:7
[2] Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4042602, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 58, "verse": 8, "text": "Like a slug that moves along in slime,
like a woman\u2019s miscarried child,
may they not see the sun. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Jb 3:16; Ec 6:3"}, {"pk": 4042603, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 58, "verse": 9, "text": "Before your pots can feel the heat of the thorns\u2009\u2014
whether green or burning\u2009\u2014
he will sweep them away. [3] \u24d5
", "comment": "[3] Or thorns, he will sweep it away, whether raw or cooking
\u24d5 Jb 27:21; Pr 10:25; Ec 7:6"}, {"pk": 4042604, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 58, "verse": 10, "text": "The righteous one will rejoice
when he sees the retribution; \u24d6
he will wash his feet in the blood of the wicked. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 68:23; Jr 11:20; 20:12
\u24d6 Jb 22:19"}, {"pk": 4042605, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 58, "verse": 11, "text": "Then people will say,
\u201cYes, there is a reward for the righteous!
There is a God who judges on earth!\u201d \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 9:8; 67:4; 75:7"}, {"pk": 4042606, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 59, "verse": 1, "text": "For the choir director: \u201cDo Not Destroy.\u201d A of David. When Saul sent agents to watch the house and kill him. \u24d9 [1] Rescue me from my enemies, my God; \u24da
protect me from those who rise up against me. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db 2Sm 22:18; Ps 18:17; 91:14
\u24d9 1Sm 19:11
\u24da Ps 143:9"}, {"pk": 4042607, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 59, "verse": 2, "text": "Rescue me from those who practice sin,
and save me from men of bloodshed. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 5:6; 17:7"}, {"pk": 4042608, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 59, "verse": 3, "text": "Because look, LORD, they set an ambush for me. \u24dd
Powerful men attack me,
but not because of any sin or rebellion of mine. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 1Sm 20:1; 24:11
\u24dd Pr 1:11,18"}, {"pk": 4042609, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 59, "verse": 4, "text": "For no fault of mine,
they run and take up a position.
Awake to help me, and take notice. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 7:3-4; 69:4"}, {"pk": 4042610, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 59, "verse": 5, "text": " LORD God of Armies, you are the God of Israel.
Rise up to punish all the nations;
do not show favor to any wicked traitors. \u24d2 Selah
", "comment": "\u24d2 Jr 18:23"}, {"pk": 4042611, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 59, "verse": 6, "text": "They return at evening, snarling like dogs
and prowling around the city. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 22:16"}, {"pk": 4042612, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 59, "verse": 7, "text": "Look, they spew from their mouths\u2009\u2014
sharp words from [1] their lips. \u24d4
\u201cFor who,\u201d they say, \u201cwill hear?\u201d \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 73:11
[1] Lit swords are on
\u24d4 Ps 52:2; 57:4; 64:3"}, {"pk": 4042613, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 59, "verse": 8, "text": "But you laugh at them, LORD;
you ridicule all the nations. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 2:4; 37:13"}, {"pk": 4042614, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 59, "verse": 9, "text": "I will keep watch for you, my [2] strength,
because God is my stronghold. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 28:8; Jr 16:19
[2] Some Hb mss, LXX, Vg, Tg; other Hb mss read his"}, {"pk": 4042615, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 59, "verse": 10, "text": "My faithful God [3] will come to meet me;
God will let me look down on my adversaries. \u24d8
", "comment": "[3] Alt Hb tradition reads My God in his faithful love
\u24d8 Ps 54:7"}, {"pk": 4042616, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 59, "verse": 11, "text": "Do not kill them; otherwise, my people will forget.
By your power, make them homeless wanderers \u24d9
and bring them down,
Lord, our shield. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24d9 Hs 9:17
\u24da Gn 15:1; Dt 33:29; 2Sm 22:3,31; Ps 3:3; 5:12; 18:2; 28:7; 119:114"}, {"pk": 4042617, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 59, "verse": 12, "text": "For the sin of their mouths and the words of their lips,
let them be caught in their pride.
They utter curses and lies. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 10:7; Pr 12:13"}, {"pk": 4042618, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 59, "verse": 13, "text": "Consume them in rage;
consume them until they are gone. \u24dc
Then people will know throughout [4] the earth
that God rules over Jacob. \u24dd Selah
", "comment": "[4] Lit know to the ends of
\u24dc Ps 104:35
\u24dd Ps 83:18"}, {"pk": 4042619, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 59, "verse": 14, "text": "And they return at evening, snarling like dogs
and prowling around the city. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 22:16"}, {"pk": 4042620, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 59, "verse": 15, "text": "They scavenge for food;
they growl if they are not satisfied. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Jb 15:23; Ps 109:10"}, {"pk": 4042621, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 59, "verse": 16, "text": "But I will sing of your strength
and will joyfully proclaim
your faithful love in the morning. \u24d2
For you have been a stronghold for me,
a refuge in my day of trouble. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Is 25:4; Nah 1:7
\u24d2 Ps 5:3; 88:13; 92:2"}, {"pk": 4042622, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 59, "verse": 17, "text": "To you, my strength, I sing praises,
because God is my stronghold\u2009\u2014
my faithful God. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 28:8; Jr 16:19"}, {"pk": 4042623, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 60, "verse": 1, "text": "For the choir director: according to \u201cThe Lily of Testimony.\u201d \u24d5 A of David for teaching. When he fought with Aram-naharaim and Aram-zobah, and Joab returned and struck Edom in Salt Valley, killing twelve thousand. \u24d6 [1] God, you have rejected us;
you have broken us down;
you have been angry. Restore us! [1] \u24d7
", "comment": "[1] Or Turn back to us
\u24d5 Ps 45; 69; 80
\u24d6 1Ch 18:3,12
\u24d7 Ps 44:9,23; 79:5"}, {"pk": 4042624, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 60, "verse": 2, "text": "You have shaken the land and split it open.
Heal its fissures, for it shudders. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 18:7"}, {"pk": 4042625, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 60, "verse": 3, "text": "You have made your people suffer hardship;
you have given us wine to drink
that made us stagger. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Is 51:17-23; Jr 25:15-17"}, {"pk": 4042626, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 60, "verse": 4, "text": "You have given a signal flag to those who fear you,
so that they can flee before the archers. [2] \u24da Selah
", "comment": "\u24da Is 5:26; 11:12; 13:2
[2] Or can rally before the archers, or can rally because of the truth"}, {"pk": 4042627, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 60, "verse": 5, "text": "Save with your right hand, and answer me,
so that those you love may be rescued. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 17:7; 20:6; 138:7"}, {"pk": 4042628, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 60, "verse": 6, "text": "God has spoken in his sanctuary: [3]
\u201cI will celebrate!
I will divide up Shechem. \u24dc
I will apportion the Valley of Succoth. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Gn 33:17
[3] Or has promised by his holy nature
\u24dc Gn 12:6; 33:18"}, {"pk": 4042629, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 60, "verse": 7, "text": "Gilead is mine, Manasseh is mine,
and Ephraim is my helmet; \u24d0
Judah is my scepter. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d0 Dt 33:17; Jos 13:31
\u24d1 Gn 49:10"}, {"pk": 4042630, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 60, "verse": 8, "text": "Moab is my washbasin. \u24d2
I throw my sandal on Edom; \u24d3
I shout in triumph over Philistia.\u201d \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d2 2Sm 8:2
\u24d3 2Sm 8:14
\u24d4 2Sm 8:1"}, {"pk": 4042631, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 60, "verse": 9, "text": "Who will bring me to the fortified city?
Who will lead me to Edom? \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Jr 1:18"}, {"pk": 4042632, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 60, "verse": 10, "text": "God, haven\u2019t you rejected us?
God, you do not march out with our armies. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 44:9"}, {"pk": 4042633, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 60, "verse": 11, "text": "Give us aid against the foe,
for human help is worthless. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 146:3"}, {"pk": 4042634, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 60, "verse": 12, "text": "With God we will perform valiantly; \u24d8
he will trample our foes. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 108:6-13
\u24d8 Nm 24:18; Ps 44:5; 118:15-16"}, {"pk": 4042635, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 61, "verse": 1, "text": "For the choir director: on stringed instruments. Of David. [1] God, hear my cry;
pay attention to my prayer. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 17:1; 88:2; 142:6"}, {"pk": 4042636, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 61, "verse": 2, "text": "I call to you from the ends of the earth
when my heart is without strength. \u24db
Lead me to a rock that is high above me, \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 88:4
\u24dc Ps 27:5"}, {"pk": 4042637, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 61, "verse": 3, "text": "for you have been a refuge for me,
a strong tower \u24dd in the face of the enemy.
", "comment": "\u24dd Pr 18:10"}, {"pk": 4042638, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 61, "verse": 4, "text": "I will dwell in your tent forever
and take refuge under the shelter of your wings. \u24d0 Selah
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ru 2:12; Ps 17:8; 91:4"}, {"pk": 4042639, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 61, "verse": 5, "text": "God, you have heard my vows; \u24d1
you have given a heritage
to those who fear your name. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Mal 4:2
\u24d1 Jb 22:27; Ps 56:12"}, {"pk": 4042640, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 61, "verse": 6, "text": "Add days to the king\u2019s life;
may his years span many generations. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 21:4"}, {"pk": 4042641, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 61, "verse": 7, "text": "May he sit enthroned before God forever. \u24d4
Appoint faithful love and truth to guard him. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 41:12
\u24d5 Ps 40:11"}, {"pk": 4042642, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 61, "verse": 8, "text": "Then I will continually sing of your name, \u24d6
fulfilling my vows day by day. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 7:17; 9:2; 18:49
\u24d7 Ps 65:1; 116:14,18"}, {"pk": 4042643, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 62, "verse": 1, "text": "For the choir director: according to Jeduthun. \u24d8 A psalm of David. [1] I am at rest in God alone;
my salvation comes from him. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 39
\u24d9 Ps 33:20; 37:39"}, {"pk": 4042644, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 62, "verse": 2, "text": "He alone is my rock and my salvation, \u24da
my stronghold; I will never be shaken. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24da Dt 32:15; 2Sm 22:47
\u24db Ps 37:24; 55:22"}, {"pk": 4042645, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 62, "verse": 3, "text": "How long will you threaten a man?
Will all of you attack [1]
as if he were a leaning wall
or a tottering fence? \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Is 30:13
[1] Some Hb mss read you be struck down"}, {"pk": 4042646, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 62, "verse": 4, "text": "They only plan to bring him down
from his high position.
They take pleasure in lying;
they bless with their mouths,
but they curse inwardly. \u24dd Selah
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 4:2; 55:21"}, {"pk": 4042647, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 62, "verse": 5, "text": "Rest in God alone, my soul,
for my hope comes from him. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 71:5"}, {"pk": 4042648, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 62, "verse": 6, "text": "He alone is my rock and my salvation, \u24d1
my stronghold; I will not be shaken. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 89:26; 95:1
\u24d2 Ps 16:8; 21:7"}, {"pk": 4042649, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 62, "verse": 7, "text": "My salvation and glory depend on God, my strong rock.
My refuge is in God. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 18:2"}, {"pk": 4042650, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 62, "verse": 8, "text": "Trust in him at all times, you people;
pour out your hearts before him.
God is our refuge. \u24d4 Selah
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 91:2; 118:8-9"}, {"pk": 4042651, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 62, "verse": 9, "text": "Common people are only a vapor;
important people, an illusion.
Together on a scale,
they weigh less than [2] a vapor. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 39:5-6,11; Is 40:17
[2] Lit they go up more than"}, {"pk": 4042652, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 62, "verse": 10, "text": "Place no trust in oppression,
or false hope in robbery.
If wealth increases,
don\u2019t set your heart on it. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Jb 31:24-25; Mk 4:19; 1Tm 6:10,17-19"}, {"pk": 4042653, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 62, "verse": 11, "text": "God has spoken once;
I have heard this twice:
strength belongs to God, \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Jb 40:5"}, {"pk": 4042654, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 62, "verse": 12, "text": "and faithful love belongs to you, LORD.
For you repay each according to his works. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Mt 16:27; Rm 2:6; Rv 22:12"}, {"pk": 4042655, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 63, "verse": 1, "text": "A psalm of David. When he was in the Wilderness of Judah. \u24d9 [1] God, you are my God; I eagerly seek you.
I thirst for you;
my body faints for you
in a land that is dry, desolate, and without water. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 42:2; Is 26:9
\u24d9 2Sm 16:14; 17:2,29"}, {"pk": 4042656, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 63, "verse": 2, "text": "So I gaze on you in the sanctuary
to see your strength and your glory. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Jb 19:26-27; Ps 17:15; 27:4"}, {"pk": 4042657, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 63, "verse": 3, "text": "My lips will glorify you
because your faithful love is better than life. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 69:16"}, {"pk": 4042658, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 63, "verse": 4, "text": "So I will bless you as long as I live;
at your name, I will lift up my hands. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 28:2; 143:6; Lm 3:41"}, {"pk": 4042659, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 63, "verse": 5, "text": "You satisfy me as with rich food; [1] \u24d0
my mouth will praise you with joyful lips. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 71:23
[1] Lit with fat and fatness
\u24d0 Ps 36:8"}, {"pk": 4042660, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 63, "verse": 6, "text": "When I think of you as I lie on my bed,
I meditate on you during the night watches \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 77:6; 119:148"}, {"pk": 4042661, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 63, "verse": 7, "text": "because you are my helper; \u24d3
I will rejoice in the shadow of your wings. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 17:8; 36:7; 57:1
\u24d3 Ps 27:9; 40:17"}, {"pk": 4042662, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 63, "verse": 8, "text": "I follow close to you;
your right hand holds on to me. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 18:35"}, {"pk": 4042663, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 63, "verse": 9, "text": "But those who intend to destroy my life
will go into the depths of the earth. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 55:15; Ezk 26:20; 31:14-18"}, {"pk": 4042664, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 63, "verse": 10, "text": "They will be given over to the power of the sword; \u24d7
they will become a meal for jackals.
", "comment": "\u24d7 Jr 18:21; Ezk 35:5"}, {"pk": 4042665, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 63, "verse": 11, "text": "But the king will rejoice in God; \u24d8
all who swear by him will boast,
for the mouths of liars will be shut. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 21:1
\u24d9 Ps 107:42; Rm 3:19"}, {"pk": 4042666, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 64, "verse": 1, "text": "For the choir director. A psalm of David. [1] God, hear my voice when I am in anguish. \u24da
Protect my life from the terror of the enemy. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 55:2
\u24db Ps 140:1"}, {"pk": 4042667, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 64, "verse": 2, "text": "Hide me from the scheming of wicked people, \u24dc
from the mob of evildoers, \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 35:20; 37:12
\u24dd Ps 22:16; 26:5"}, {"pk": 4042668, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 64, "verse": 3, "text": "who sharpen their tongues like swords
and aim bitter words like arrows, \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 52:2; 57:4; Pr 25:18"}, {"pk": 4042669, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 64, "verse": 4, "text": "shooting from concealed places at the blameless.
They shoot at him suddenly and are not afraid. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 10:8; 11:2"}, {"pk": 4042670, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 64, "verse": 5, "text": "They adopt [1] an evil plan;
they talk about hiding traps and say,
\u201cWho will see them?\u201d [2] \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 35:7; 140:5; 141:9
[1] Or They strengthen themselves with
[2] Or it"}, {"pk": 4042671, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 64, "verse": 6, "text": "They devise crimes and say,
\u201cWe have perfected a secret plan.\u201d \u24d3
The inner man and the heart are mysterious.
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 21:11; 83:3"}, {"pk": 4042672, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 64, "verse": 7, "text": "But God will shoot them with arrows;
suddenly, they will be wounded. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 7:13; 45:5; 144:6"}, {"pk": 4042673, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 64, "verse": 8, "text": "They will be made to stumble;
their own tongues work against them.
All who see them will shake their heads. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Jr 18:16; 48:27; Lm 2:15"}, {"pk": 4042674, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 64, "verse": 9, "text": "Then everyone will fear
and will tell about God\u2019s work,
for they will understand what he has done. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 40:3"}, {"pk": 4042675, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 64, "verse": 10, "text": "The righteous one rejoices in the LORD
and takes refuge in him;
all those who are upright in heart
will offer praise. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 32:11; 68:3; 97:11-12"}, {"pk": 4042676, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 65, "verse": 1, "text": "For the choir director. A psalm of David. A song. [1] Praise is rightfully yours, [1]
God, in Zion;
vows to you will be fulfilled. \u24d8
", "comment": "[1] Or Praise is silence to you, or Praise awaits you
\u24d8 Ps 50:14; 116:18"}, {"pk": 4042677, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 65, "verse": 2, "text": "All humanity will come to you,
the one who hears prayer. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 86:9; Is 2:2-4; 66:23"}, {"pk": 4042678, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 65, "verse": 3, "text": "Iniquities overwhelm me;
only you can atone for our rebellions. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 38:14; 40:12; 79:9"}, {"pk": 4042679, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 65, "verse": 4, "text": "How happy is the one you choose
and bring near to live in your courts!
We will be satisfied with the goodness of your house,
the holiness of your temple. [2] \u24db
", "comment": "[2] Or house, your holy temple
\u24db Ps 27:4; 84:4"}, {"pk": 4042680, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 65, "verse": 5, "text": "You answer us in righteousness,
with awe-inspiring works,
God of our salvation,
the hope of all the ends of the earth
and of the distant seas. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Dt 10:21; 2Sm 7:23; Ps 46:8"}, {"pk": 4042681, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 65, "verse": 6, "text": "You establish the mountains by your power;
you are robed with strength. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 93:1; Am 4:13"}, {"pk": 4042682, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 65, "verse": 7, "text": "You silence the roar of the seas,
the roar of their waves,
and the tumult of the nations. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 107:29; Is 17:13; Mt 8:26"}, {"pk": 4042683, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 65, "verse": 8, "text": "Those who live far away are awed by your signs;
you make east and west shout for joy. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 2:8; 139:9; Is 24:16"}, {"pk": 4042684, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 65, "verse": 9, "text": "You visit the earth and water it abundantly,
enriching it greatly.
God\u2019s stream is filled with water,
for you prepare the earth in this way,
providing people with grain. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 104:13; 147:8; Is 45:8"}, {"pk": 4042685, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 65, "verse": 10, "text": "You soften it with showers and bless its growth,
soaking its furrows and leveling its ridges. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Dt 3:22; Ps 72:6; 147:8"}, {"pk": 4042686, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 65, "verse": 11, "text": "You crown the year with your goodness;
your carts overflow with plenty. [3] \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 104:28; 147:14
[3] Lit your paths drip with fat"}, {"pk": 4042687, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 65, "verse": 12, "text": "The wilderness pastures overflow,
and the hills are robed with joy. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Jb 38:26-27; Is 55:12; Jl 2:22"}, {"pk": 4042688, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 65, "verse": 13, "text": "The pastures are clothed with flocks
and the valleys covered with grain. \u24d6
They shout in triumph; indeed, they sing. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 72:16; 144:13; Is 30:23
\u24d7 Is 44:23"}, {"pk": 4042689, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 66, "verse": 1, "text": "For the choir director. A song. A psalm. [1] Let the whole earth shout joyfully to God! \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 98:4; 100:1"}, {"pk": 4042690, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 66, "verse": 2, "text": "Sing about the glory of his name;
make his praise glorious. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 1Ch 16:29; Ps 48:10"}, {"pk": 4042691, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 66, "verse": 3, "text": "Say to God, \u201cHow awe-inspiring are your works!
Your enemies will cringe before you
because of your great strength. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 18:44; 47:2; 145:6"}, {"pk": 4042692, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 66, "verse": 4, "text": "The whole earth will worship you
and sing praise to you.
They will sing praise to your name.\u201d \u24db Selah
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 72:11; Is 66:23; Zph 2:11"}, {"pk": 4042693, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 66, "verse": 5, "text": "Come and see the wonders of God; \u24dc
his acts for humanity [1] are awe-inspiring.
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 46:8
[1] Or for the descendants of Adam"}, {"pk": 4042694, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 66, "verse": 6, "text": "He turned the sea into dry land,
and they crossed the river on foot. \u24dd
There we rejoiced in him. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24dd Ex 14:21; Ps 106:9
\u24d0 Ex 15:1-21"}, {"pk": 4042695, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 66, "verse": 7, "text": "He rules forever by his might;
he keeps his eye on the nations. \u24d1
The rebellious should not exalt themselves. \u24d2 Selah
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 140:8
\u24d1 Ps 14:2; 33:13-14; Pr 15:3"}, {"pk": 4042696, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 66, "verse": 8, "text": "Bless our God, you peoples;
let the sound of his praise be heard. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 98:4"}, {"pk": 4042697, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 66, "verse": 9, "text": "He keeps us alive [2]
and does not allow our feet to slip. \u24d4
", "comment": "[2] Lit He sets our soul in life
\u24d4 Ps 94:18; 121:3"}, {"pk": 4042698, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 66, "verse": 10, "text": "For you, God, tested us;
you refined us as silver is refined. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Jb 23:10; Ps 17:3; Is 48:10"}, {"pk": 4042699, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 66, "verse": 11, "text": "You lured us into a trap;
you placed burdens on our backs. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Lm 1:13; Ezk 12:13; 17:20"}, {"pk": 4042700, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 66, "verse": 12, "text": "You let men ride over our heads;
we went through fire and water,
but you brought us out to abundance. [3] \u24d7
", "comment": "[3] Or a place of satisfaction
\u24d7 Ps 18:19; Is 43:2"}, {"pk": 4042701, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 66, "verse": 13, "text": "I will enter your house with burnt offerings;
I will pay you my vows \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 22:25; 116:14; Ec 5:4"}, {"pk": 4042702, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 66, "verse": 14, "text": "that my lips promised
and my mouth spoke during my distress. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 18:6"}, {"pk": 4042703, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 66, "verse": 15, "text": "I will offer you fattened sheep as burnt offerings,
with the fragrant smoke of rams;
I will sacrifice bulls with goats. \u24da Selah
", "comment": "\u24da Nm 6:14; Ps 51:19"}, {"pk": 4042704, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 66, "verse": 16, "text": "Come and listen, all who fear God,
and I will tell what he has done for me. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 9:1; 34:11; 71:15,24"}, {"pk": 4042705, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 66, "verse": 17, "text": "I cried out to him with my mouth,
and praise was on my tongue. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 35:28"}, {"pk": 4042706, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 66, "verse": 18, "text": "If I had been aware of malice in my heart,
the Lord would not have listened. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Jb 36:21; Jn 9:31"}, {"pk": 4042707, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 66, "verse": 19, "text": "However, God has listened;
he has paid attention to the sound of my prayer. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 116:1-2"}, {"pk": 4042708, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 66, "verse": 20, "text": "Blessed be God!
He has not turned away my prayer
or turned his faithful love from me. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 22:24; 68:35"}, {"pk": 4042709, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 67, "verse": 1, "text": "For the choir director: with stringed instruments. A psalm. A song. [1] May God be gracious to us and bless us;
may he make his face shine upon us \u24d2 Selah
", "comment": "\u24d2 Nm 6:25; Ps 4:6; 80:3,7,19"}, {"pk": 4042710, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 67, "verse": 2, "text": "so that your way may be known on earth,
your salvation among all nations. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 98:2; Is 52:10; Ti 2:11"}, {"pk": 4042711, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 67, "verse": 3, "text": "Let the peoples praise you, God;
let all the peoples praise you. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 45:17; 66:4; 117:1"}, {"pk": 4042712, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 67, "verse": 4, "text": "Let the nations rejoice and shout for joy,
for you judge the peoples with fairness
and lead the nations on earth. \u24d5 Selah
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 96:10,13; 100:1-2; Is 11:4"}, {"pk": 4042713, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 67, "verse": 5, "text": "Let the peoples praise you, God,
let all the peoples praise you. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 45:17; 66:8; 117:1"}, {"pk": 4042714, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 67, "verse": 6, "text": "The earth has produced its harvest;
God, our God, blesses us. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Lv 26:4; Ps 85:12; Ezk 34:27; Hs 2:22"}, {"pk": 4042715, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 67, "verse": 7, "text": "God will bless us,
and all the ends of the earth will fear him. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 1Kg 8:43; 2Ch 6:33; Ps 33:8"}, {"pk": 4042716, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 68, "verse": 1, "text": "For the choir director. A psalm of David. A song. [1] God arises. His enemies scatter,
and those who hate him flee from his presence. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Nm 10:35; Ps 7:6; Ezk 30:26"}, {"pk": 4042717, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 68, "verse": 2, "text": "As smoke is blown away,
so you blow them away.
As wax melts before the fire,
so the wicked are destroyed before God. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 37:20; Hs 13:3"}, {"pk": 4042718, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 68, "verse": 3, "text": "But the righteous are glad;
they rejoice before God and celebrate with joy. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 32:11; 40:16; 64:10"}, {"pk": 4042719, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 68, "verse": 4, "text": "Sing to God! Sing praises to his name.
Exalt him who rides on the clouds [1] \u2009\u2014\u2009
his name is the LORD [2] \u2009\u2014\u2009and celebrate before him. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Dt 33:26; Ps 7:17; 66:4; Is 19:1
[1] Or rides through the desert
[2] Hb Yah"}, {"pk": 4042720, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 68, "verse": 5, "text": "God in his holy dwelling is
a father of the fatherless
and a champion of widows. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Dt 24:17,19; Ps 146:9"}, {"pk": 4042721, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 68, "verse": 6, "text": "God provides homes for those who are deserted.
He leads out the prisoners to prosperity, [3]
but the rebellious live in a scorched land. \u24d0
", "comment": "[3] Or prisoners with joyous music; Hb uncertain
\u24d0 Ps 107:14; 113:9; 146:7"}, {"pk": 4042722, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 68, "verse": 7, "text": "God, when you went out before your people,
when you marched through the desert, Selah
"}, {"pk": 4042723, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 68, "verse": 8, "text": "the earth trembled and the skies poured rain
before God, the God of Sinai, [4]
before God, the God of Israel. \u24d1
", "comment": "[4] Or God, this one of Sinai
\u24d1 Ex 19:16-18; Jdg 5:4-5"}, {"pk": 4042724, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 68, "verse": 9, "text": "You, God, showered abundant rain;
you revived your inheritance when it languished. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Lv 26:4; Ezk 34:26"}, {"pk": 4042725, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 68, "verse": 10, "text": "Your people settled in it;
God, you provided for the poor by your goodness. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 74:19; 78:20; 107:9"}, {"pk": 4042726, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 68, "verse": 11, "text": "The Lord gave the command;
a great company of women brought the good news: \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 1Sm 18:6-7"}, {"pk": 4042727, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 68, "verse": 12, "text": "\u201cThe kings of the armies flee\u2009\u2014\u2009they flee!\u201d
She who stays at home divides the spoil. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Jos 10:16; Jdg 5:30"}, {"pk": 4042728, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 68, "verse": 13, "text": "While [5] you lie among the sheep pens, [6]
the wings of a dove are covered with silver,
and its feathers with glistening gold. \u24d6
", "comment": "[5] Or If
[6] Or the campfires, or the saddlebags; Hb obscure
\u24d6 Gn 49:14; Jdg 5:16"}, {"pk": 4042729, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 68, "verse": 14, "text": "When the Almighty scattered kings in the land,
it snowed on Zalmon. [7] \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Jos 10:10; Jdg 9:48
[7] Or Black Mountain"}, {"pk": 4042730, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 68, "verse": 15, "text": "Mount Bashan is God\u2019s towering mountain;
Mount Bashan is a mountain of many peaks. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 36:6"}, {"pk": 4042731, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 68, "verse": 16, "text": "Why gaze with envy, you mountain peaks,
at the mountain God desired for his abode?
The LORD will dwell there forever! \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 48:1-2; 132:13-14; Is 2:2-4"}, {"pk": 4042732, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 68, "verse": 17, "text": "God\u2019s chariots are tens of thousands,
thousands and thousands; \u24da
the Lord is among them in the sanctuary [8]
as he was at Sinai. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Dt 33:2
\u24da Hab 3:8
[8] Or in holiness, also in v. 24"}, {"pk": 4042733, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 68, "verse": 18, "text": "You ascended to the heights, taking away captives;
you received gifts from [9] people,
even from the rebellious,
so that the LORD God might dwell there. [10] \u24dc
", "comment": "[10] Or even those rebelling against the LORD God\u2019s living there; Hb obscure
[9] Lit among
\u24dc Dt 21:10; Ps 7:7; Eph 4:8"}, {"pk": 4042734, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 68, "verse": 19, "text": "Blessed be the Lord!
Day after day he bears our burdens;
God is our salvation. \u24dd Selah
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 55:22; Is 46:3-4"}, {"pk": 4042735, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 68, "verse": 20, "text": "Our God is a God of salvation,
and escape from death belongs to the LORD my Lord. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Dt 32:39; Ps 49:15; 56:13"}, {"pk": 4042736, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 68, "verse": 21, "text": "Surely God crushes the heads of his enemies,
the hairy brow of one who goes on in his guilty acts. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 110:6; Hab 3:13"}, {"pk": 4042737, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 68, "verse": 22, "text": "The Lord said, \u201cI will bring them back from Bashan;
I will bring them back from the depths of the sea \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Nm 21:33; Am 9:1-4"}, {"pk": 4042738, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 68, "verse": 23, "text": "so that your foot may wade [11] in blood
and your dogs\u2019 tongues may have their share
from the enemies.\u201d \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 1Kg 21:19; 22:38; Jr 15:3
[11] LXX, Syr read dip"}, {"pk": 4042739, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 68, "verse": 24, "text": "People have seen your procession, God,
the procession of my God,
my King, in the sanctuary. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 42:4; Is 60:11"}, {"pk": 4042740, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 68, "verse": 25, "text": "Singers lead the way,
with musicians following;
among them are young women
playing tambourines. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 15:20; Jdg 11:34; 1Sm 18:6"}, {"pk": 4042741, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 68, "verse": 26, "text": "Bless God in the assemblies;
bless the LORD from the fountain of Israel. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 22:25; 26:12"}, {"pk": 4042742, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 68, "verse": 27, "text": "There is Benjamin, the youngest, leading them,
the rulers of Judah in their assembly, [12]
the rulers of Zebulun, the rulers of Naphtali. \u24d7
", "comment": "[12] Hb obscure
\u24d7 Jdg 5:14,18; 1Sm 9:21"}, {"pk": 4042743, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 68, "verse": 28, "text": "Your God has decreed your strength.
Show your strength, God,
you who have acted on our behalf. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 44:4; Is 26:12"}, {"pk": 4042744, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 68, "verse": 29, "text": "Because of your temple at Jerusalem,
kings will bring tribute to you. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 72:10; Is 18:7; Hg 2:7"}, {"pk": 4042745, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 68, "verse": 30, "text": "Rebuke the beast in the reeds,
the herd of bulls with the calves of the peoples. \u24da
Trample underfoot those with bars of silver. [13]
Scatter the peoples who take pleasure in war. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 18:42; 89:10
\u24da Ps 22:12
[13] Or peoples, trampling on those who take pleasure in silver, or peoples, trampling on the bars of silver, or peoples, who trample each other for bars of silver"}, {"pk": 4042746, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 68, "verse": 31, "text": "Ambassadors will come [14] from Egypt;
Cush will stretch out its hands to God. \u24dc
", "comment": "[14] Or They bring red cloth, or They bring bronze
\u24dc Is 45:14; Zph 3:10"}, {"pk": 4042747, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 68, "verse": 32, "text": "Sing to God, you kingdoms of the earth;
sing praise to the Lord, \u24dd Selah
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 67:4; 102:22"}, {"pk": 4042748, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 68, "verse": 33, "text": "to him who rides in the ancient, highest heavens. \u24d0
Look, he thunders with his powerful voice! \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d0 Dt 33:26
\u24d1 Ps 29:3-5; 46:6; Is 30:30"}, {"pk": 4042749, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 68, "verse": 34, "text": "Ascribe power to God.
His majesty is over Israel,
his power is among the clouds. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 29:1; 150:1"}, {"pk": 4042750, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 68, "verse": 35, "text": "God, you are awe-inspiring in your sanctuaries.
The God of Israel gives power and strength to his people.
Blessed be God! \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Dt 10:21; Ps 29:11; Is 40:29"}, {"pk": 4042751, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 69, "verse": 1, "text": "For the choir director: according to \u201cThe Lilies.\u201d \u24d4 Of David. [1] Save me, God,
for the water has risen to my neck. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 45; 60; 80
\u24d5 Jb 22:11; Ps 32:6; Jnh 2:5"}, {"pk": 4042752, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 69, "verse": 2, "text": "I have sunk in deep mud, and there is no footing;
I have come into deep water,
and a flood sweeps over me. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 40:2; 124:4; Jnh 2:3"}, {"pk": 4042753, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 69, "verse": 3, "text": "I am weary from my crying;
my throat is parched.
My eyes fail, looking for my God. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 6:6; 38:10; 119:82,123"}, {"pk": 4042754, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 69, "verse": 4, "text": "Those who hate me without cause
are more numerous than the hairs of my head;
my deceitful enemies, who would destroy me,
are powerful. \u24d8
Though I did not steal, I must repay. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 38:19
\u24d9 Lv 6:2-5; Ps 35:19; Jn 15:25"}, {"pk": 4042755, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 69, "verse": 5, "text": "God, you know my foolishness,
and my guilty acts are not hidden from you. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 38:5; 44:21"}, {"pk": 4042756, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 69, "verse": 6, "text": "Do not let those who put their hope in you
be disgraced because of me,
Lord GOD of Armies;
do not let those who seek you
be humiliated because of me,
God of Israel. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 25:2-3"}, {"pk": 4042757, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 69, "verse": 7, "text": "For I have endured insults because of you,
and shame has covered my face. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 44:15; Is 50:6; Jr 51:51"}, {"pk": 4042758, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 69, "verse": 8, "text": "I have become a stranger to my brothers
and a foreigner to my mother\u2019s sons \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Jb 19:13-14; Ps 31:11; 38:11"}, {"pk": 4042759, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 69, "verse": 9, "text": "because zeal for your house has consumed me, \u24d0
and the insults of those who insult you
have fallen on me. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 89:50; Rm 15:3
\u24d0 Jn 2:17"}, {"pk": 4042760, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 69, "verse": 10, "text": "I mourned and fasted,
but it brought me insults. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 35:13; 109:24-25"}, {"pk": 4042761, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 69, "verse": 11, "text": "I wore sackcloth as my clothing,
and I was a joke to them.
"}, {"pk": 4042762, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 69, "verse": 12, "text": "Those who sit at the city gate talk about me,
and drunkards make up songs about me. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Jb 17:6; 30:9; Ps 44:14; Jr 24:9"}, {"pk": 4042763, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 69, "verse": 13, "text": "But as for me, LORD,
my prayer to you is for a time of favor.
In your abundant, faithful love, God,
answer me with your sure salvation. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 109:4; Is 49:8; 2Co 6:2"}, {"pk": 4042764, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 69, "verse": 14, "text": "Rescue me from the miry mud; don\u2019t let me sink.
Let me be rescued from those who hate me
and from the deep water. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 144:7"}, {"pk": 4042765, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 69, "verse": 15, "text": "Don\u2019t let the floodwaters sweep over me
or the deep swallow me up;
don\u2019t let the Pit close its mouth over me. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Nm 16:33; Ps 55:23"}, {"pk": 4042766, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 69, "verse": 16, "text": "Answer me, LORD,
for your faithful love is good.
In keeping with your abundant compassion,
turn to me. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 25:16; 109:21"}, {"pk": 4042767, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 69, "verse": 17, "text": "Don\u2019t hide your face from your servant,
for I am in distress.
Answer me quickly! \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 27:9; 102:2"}, {"pk": 4042768, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 69, "verse": 18, "text": "Come near to me and redeem me;
ransom me because of my enemies. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 119:134"}, {"pk": 4042769, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 69, "verse": 19, "text": "You know the insults I endure\u2009\u2014
my shame and disgrace.
You are aware of all my adversaries. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Jr 15:15"}, {"pk": 4042770, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 69, "verse": 20, "text": "Insults have broken my heart,
and I am in despair.
I waited for sympathy,
but there was none;
for comforters, but found no one. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 142:4; Is 63:5"}, {"pk": 4042771, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 69, "verse": 21, "text": "Instead, they gave me gall for my food,
and for my thirst
they gave me vinegar to drink. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Mt 27:34,48; Jn 19:29"}, {"pk": 4042772, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 69, "verse": 22, "text": "Let their table set before them be a snare,
and let it be a trap for their allies. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 35:4-8; Rm 11:9-10; 1Th 5:3"}, {"pk": 4042773, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 69, "verse": 23, "text": "Let their eyes grow too dim to see,
and let their hips continually quake. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Is 6:10; Ezk 29:7; Dn 5:6"}, {"pk": 4042774, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 69, "verse": 24, "text": "Pour out your rage on them,
and let your burning anger overtake them. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 79:6; Ezk 21:31; Zph 3:8"}, {"pk": 4042775, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 69, "verse": 25, "text": "Make their fortification desolate;
may no one live in their tents. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Mt 23:38; Lk 13:35; Ac 1:20"}, {"pk": 4042776, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 69, "verse": 26, "text": "For they persecute the one you struck
and talk about the pain of those you wounded. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 2Ch 28:9; Is 53:4; Zch 1:15"}, {"pk": 4042777, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 69, "verse": 27, "text": "Charge them with crime on top of crime;
do not let them share in your righteousness. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Neh 4:5; Ps 109:14"}, {"pk": 4042778, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 69, "verse": 28, "text": "Let them be erased from the book of life
and not be recorded with the righteous. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 32:32; Dn 12:1; Rv 3:5"}, {"pk": 4042779, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 69, "verse": 29, "text": "But as for me\u2009\u2014\u2009poor and in pain\u2009\u2014
let your salvation protect me, God. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 20:1; 70:5"}, {"pk": 4042780, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 69, "verse": 30, "text": "I will praise God\u2019s name with song
and exalt him with thanksgiving. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 100:4; 107:22"}, {"pk": 4042781, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 69, "verse": 31, "text": "That will please the LORD more than an ox,
more than a bull with horns and hooves. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 50:13-14; 51:16"}, {"pk": 4042782, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 69, "verse": 32, "text": "The humble will see it and rejoice.
You who seek God, take heart! \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 22:26; 34:2"}, {"pk": 4042783, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 69, "verse": 33, "text": "For the LORD listens to the needy
and does not despise
his own who are prisoners. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 12:5; 68:6; 146:7"}, {"pk": 4042784, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 69, "verse": 34, "text": "Let heaven and earth praise him,
the seas and everything that moves in them, \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 96:11; Is 44:23; 49:13"}, {"pk": 4042785, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 69, "verse": 35, "text": "for God will save Zion
and build up [1] the cities of Judah.
They will live there and possess it. \u24dc
", "comment": "[1] Or and rebuild
\u24dc Ps 147:2; Is 44:26"}, {"pk": 4042786, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 69, "verse": 36, "text": "The descendants of his servants will inherit it,
and those who love his name will live in it. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 102:28; Is 65:9"}, {"pk": 4042787, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 70, "verse": 1, "text": "For the choir director. Of David. To bring remembrance. \u24d0 [1] God, hurry to rescue me.
LORD, hurry to help me! \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 38
\u24d1 Ps 38:22"}, {"pk": 4042788, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 70, "verse": 2, "text": "Let those who seek to kill me
be disgraced and confounded;
let those who wish me harm
be turned back and humiliated.
"}, {"pk": 4042789, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 70, "verse": 3, "text": "Let those who say, \u201cAha, aha!\u201d
retreat because of their shame. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 35:25; 40:14-15"}, {"pk": 4042790, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 70, "verse": 4, "text": "Let all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you;
let those who love your salvation
continually say, \u201cGod is great!\u201d \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 35:27; 77:13"}, {"pk": 4042791, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 70, "verse": 5, "text": "I am oppressed and needy;
hurry to me, God.
You are my help and my deliverer;
LORD, do not delay. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 40:17; 141:1"}, {"pk": 4042792, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 71, "verse": 1, "text": " LORD, I seek refuge in you;
let me never be disgraced. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 25:20"}, {"pk": 4042793, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 71, "verse": 2, "text": "In your justice, rescue and deliver me;
listen closely to me and save me. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 17:6"}, {"pk": 4042794, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 71, "verse": 3, "text": "Be a rock of refuge for me,
where I can always go.
Give the command to save me,
for you are my rock and fortress. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 31:1-3"}, {"pk": 4042795, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 71, "verse": 4, "text": "Deliver me, my God, from the power of the wicked,
from the grasp of the unjust and oppressive. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 140:1,4"}, {"pk": 4042796, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 71, "verse": 5, "text": "For you are my hope, Lord GOD,
my confidence from my youth. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 39:7; Jr 17:13"}, {"pk": 4042797, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 71, "verse": 6, "text": "I have leaned on you from birth;
you took me from my mother\u2019s womb. \u24da
My praise is always about you. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 34:1
\u24da Ps 22:9-10"}, {"pk": 4042798, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 71, "verse": 7, "text": "I am like a miraculous sign to many,
and you are my strong refuge. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 61:3; 62:7; 91:2,9"}, {"pk": 4042799, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 71, "verse": 8, "text": "My mouth is full of praise
and honor to you all day long. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 35:28; 63:5"}, {"pk": 4042800, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 71, "verse": 9, "text": "Don\u2019t discard me in my old age.
As my strength fails, do not abandon me. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 27:9; 71:18; Is 46:3-4"}, {"pk": 4042801, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 71, "verse": 10, "text": "For my enemies talk about me,
and those who spy on me plot together, \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 31:13; 56:6; 83:3"}, {"pk": 4042802, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 71, "verse": 11, "text": "saying, \u201cGod has abandoned him;
chase him and catch him,
for there is no one to rescue him.\u201d \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 3:2"}, {"pk": 4042803, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 71, "verse": 12, "text": "God, do not be far from me;
my God, hurry to help me. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 22:19; 38:21-22; 40:13"}, {"pk": 4042804, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 71, "verse": 13, "text": "May my adversaries be disgraced and destroyed;
may those who intend to harm me
be covered with disgrace and humiliation. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 71:24"}, {"pk": 4042805, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 71, "verse": 14, "text": "But I will hope continually
and will praise you more and more. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 84:4; 130:7; 147:11"}, {"pk": 4042806, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 71, "verse": 15, "text": "My mouth will tell about your righteousness
and your salvation all day long,
though I cannot sum them up. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 35:28; 40:5; 96:2"}, {"pk": 4042807, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 71, "verse": 16, "text": "I come because of the mighty acts of the Lord GOD;
I will proclaim your righteousness, yours alone. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 51:14; 106:2"}, {"pk": 4042808, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 71, "verse": 17, "text": "God, you have taught me from my youth,
and I still proclaim your wondrous works. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Dt 4:5; 6:7"}, {"pk": 4042809, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 71, "verse": 18, "text": "Even while I am old and gray,
God, do not abandon me, \u24d9
while I proclaim your power
to another generation,
your strength to all who are to come. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 22:30-31; 78:4,6
\u24d9 Is 46:4"}, {"pk": 4042810, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 71, "verse": 19, "text": "Your righteousness reaches the heights, God,
you who have done great things;
God, who is like you? \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ex 15:11; Dt 3:24; Ps 86:8"}, {"pk": 4042811, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 71, "verse": 20, "text": "You caused me to experience
many troubles and misfortunes, \u24dc
but you will revive me again. \u24dd
You will bring me up again,
even from the depths of the earth. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 85:6
\u24dc Ps 60:3
\u24d0 Hs 6:1-2"}, {"pk": 4042812, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 71, "verse": 21, "text": "You will increase my honor
and comfort me once again. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 86:17; Is 12:1; 49:13"}, {"pk": 4042813, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 71, "verse": 22, "text": "Therefore, I will praise you with a harp
for your faithfulness, my God;
I will sing to you with a lyre,
Holy One of Israel. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 33:2; 81:2; 92:1-3"}, {"pk": 4042814, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 71, "verse": 23, "text": "My lips will shout for joy
when I sing praise to you
because you have redeemed me. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 34:22; 55:18"}, {"pk": 4042815, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 71, "verse": 24, "text": "Therefore, my tongue will proclaim
your righteousness all day long,
for those who intend to harm me
will be disgraced and confounded. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 35:28; 71:13"}, {"pk": 4042816, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 72, "verse": 1, "text": "Of Solomon. \u24d5 [1] God, give your justice to the king
and your righteousness to the king\u2019s son. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 127
\u24d6 1Kg 3:9; 1Ch 22:12-13; Ps 24:5"}, {"pk": 4042817, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 72, "verse": 2, "text": "He will judge your people with righteousness
and your afflicted ones with justice. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Is 9:7; 11:2-5; 32:1"}, {"pk": 4042818, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 72, "verse": 3, "text": "May the mountains bring well-being [1] to the people
and the hills, righteousness. \u24d8
", "comment": "[1] Or peace, also in v. 7
\u24d8 Is 11:9; 52:7; 55:12"}, {"pk": 4042819, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 72, "verse": 4, "text": "May he vindicate the afflicted among the people,
help the poor,
and crush the oppressor. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 109:31; Is 11:4"}, {"pk": 4042820, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 72, "verse": 5, "text": "May they fear you [2] while the sun endures
and as long as the moon, throughout all generations. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 89:36-37
[2] LXX reads May he continue"}, {"pk": 4042821, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 72, "verse": 6, "text": "May the king be like rain that falls on the cut grass,
like spring showers that water the earth. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Dt 32:2; 2Sm 23:3-4; Hs 6:3"}, {"pk": 4042822, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 72, "verse": 7, "text": "May the righteous [3] flourish in his days
and well-being abound
until the moon is no more. \u24dc
", "comment": "[3] Some Hb mss, LXX, Syr, Jer read May righteousness
\u24dc Ps 37:11; Is 2:4; 60:21"}, {"pk": 4042823, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 72, "verse": 8, "text": "May he rule from sea to sea
and from the Euphrates
to the ends of the earth. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Gn 15:18; Ex 23:31; Zch 9:10"}, {"pk": 4042824, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 72, "verse": 9, "text": "May desert tribes kneel before him
and his enemies lick the dust. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 22:29; Is 49:23; Mc 7:17"}, {"pk": 4042825, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 72, "verse": 10, "text": "May the kings of Tarshish
and the coasts and islands bring tribute,
the kings of Sheba and Seba offer gifts. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 1Kg 10:22; 2Ch 9:21; Is 60:6"}, {"pk": 4042826, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 72, "verse": 11, "text": "Let all kings bow in homage to him,
all nations serve him. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 86:9; 138:4; Is 49:23"}, {"pk": 4042827, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 72, "verse": 12, "text": "For he will rescue the poor who cry out
and the afflicted who have no helper. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Jb 29:12-17"}, {"pk": 4042828, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 72, "verse": 13, "text": "He will have pity on the poor and helpless
and save the lives of the poor. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Pr 19:17; 28:8"}, {"pk": 4042829, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 72, "verse": 14, "text": "He will redeem them from oppression and violence,
for their lives are [4] precious [5] in his sight. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 69:18; 116:15
[4] Lit their blood is
[5] Or valuable"}, {"pk": 4042830, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 72, "verse": 15, "text": "May he live long!
May gold from Sheba be given to him.
May prayer be offered for him continually,
and may he be blessed all day long. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Is 60:6"}, {"pk": 4042831, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 72, "verse": 16, "text": "May there be plenty of grain in the land;
may it wave on the tops of the mountains.
May its crops be like Lebanon.
May people flourish in the cities
like the grass of the field. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Jb 5:25; Ps 104:16"}, {"pk": 4042832, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 72, "verse": 17, "text": "May his name endure forever;
as long as the sun shines,
may his fame increase.
May all nations be blessed by him
and call him blessed. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Gn 12:2-3; 22:18; Ps 89:36"}, {"pk": 4042833, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 72, "verse": 18, "text": "Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel,
who alone does wonders. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Jb 9:10; Ps 86:10; 136:4"}, {"pk": 4042834, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 72, "verse": 19, "text": "Blessed be his glorious name forever;
the whole earth is filled with his glory. \u24da
Amen and amen.
", "comment": "\u24da Nm 14:21; Is 6:3"}, {"pk": 4042835, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 72, "verse": 20, "text": "The prayers of David son of Jesse are concluded. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db 2Sm 23:1"}, {"pk": 4042836, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 73, "verse": 1, "text": "A psalm of Asaph. \u24dc [1] God is indeed good to Israel,
to the pure in heart. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dc 1Ch 16:5,7
\u24dd Ps 24:4; 51:10; Mt 5:8"}, {"pk": 4042837, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 73, "verse": 2, "text": "But as for me, my feet almost slipped;
my steps nearly went astray. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 17:5; 66:9; 94:18"}, {"pk": 4042838, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 73, "verse": 3, "text": "For I envied the arrogant;
I saw the prosperity of the wicked. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 37:1; Pr 23:17; 24:1"}, {"pk": 4042839, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 73, "verse": 4, "text": "They have an easy time until they die, [1]
and their bodies are well fed. [2] \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Jb 21:23-24
[1] Lit For there are no pangs to their death
[2] Lit fat"}, {"pk": 4042840, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 73, "verse": 5, "text": "They are not in trouble like others;
they are not afflicted like most people. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Jb 21:4"}, {"pk": 4042841, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 73, "verse": 6, "text": "Therefore, pride is their necklace,
and violence covers them like a garment. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 37:35; Pr 16:29; 21:24"}, {"pk": 4042842, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 73, "verse": 7, "text": "Their eyes bulge out from fatness;
the imaginations of their hearts run wild. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Jb 15:27; Jr 5:28"}, {"pk": 4042843, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 73, "verse": 8, "text": "They mock, and they speak maliciously;
they arrogantly threaten oppression. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 17:10; 2Pt 2:18; Jd 16"}, {"pk": 4042844, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 73, "verse": 9, "text": "They set their mouths against heaven,
and their tongues strut across the earth. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Rv 13:6"}, {"pk": 4042845, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 73, "verse": 10, "text": "Therefore his people turn to them [3]
and drink in their overflowing words. [4] \u24d8
", "comment": "[4] Lit and waters of fullness are drained by them
[3] Lit turn here
\u24d8 Jb 15:16"}, {"pk": 4042846, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 73, "verse": 11, "text": "The wicked say, \u201cHow can God know?
Does the Most High know everything?\u201d \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Jb 22:13; Ps 10:4,11; Is 29:15"}, {"pk": 4042847, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 73, "verse": 12, "text": "Look at them\u2009\u2014\u2009the wicked!
They are always at ease,
and they increase their wealth. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 49:6; 52:7; Jr 49:31"}, {"pk": 4042848, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 73, "verse": 13, "text": "Did I purify my heart
and wash my hands in innocence for nothing? \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 26:6; Mt 27:24"}, {"pk": 4042849, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 73, "verse": 14, "text": "For I am afflicted all day long
and punished every morning. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Jb 33:19; Ps 38:6; 118:18"}, {"pk": 4042850, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 73, "verse": 15, "text": "If I had decided to say these things aloud,
I would have betrayed your people. [5] \u24dd
", "comment": "[5] Lit betrayed the generation of your sons
\u24dd Ps 44:17; 89:33"}, {"pk": 4042851, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 73, "verse": 16, "text": "When I tried to understand all this,
it seemed hopeless [6] \u24d0
", "comment": "[6] Lit it was trouble in my eyes
\u24d0 Ec 8:17"}, {"pk": 4042852, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 73, "verse": 17, "text": "until I entered God\u2019s sanctuary.
Then I understood their destiny. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Jb 8:13; Ps 37:38"}, {"pk": 4042853, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 73, "verse": 18, "text": "Indeed, you put them in slippery places;
you make them fall into ruin. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 35:6,8"}, {"pk": 4042854, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 73, "verse": 19, "text": "How suddenly they become a desolation!
They come to an end, swept away by terrors. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Nm 16:21; Jb 18:11; Is 47:11"}, {"pk": 4042855, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 73, "verse": 20, "text": "Like one waking from a dream,
Lord, when arising, you will despise their image. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 35:23; 59:5; 78:65"}, {"pk": 4042856, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 73, "verse": 21, "text": "When I became embittered
and my innermost being [7] was wounded, \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 109:22
[7] Lit my kidneys"}, {"pk": 4042857, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 73, "verse": 22, "text": "I was stupid and didn\u2019t understand;
I was an unthinking animal toward you. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Jb 11:12; Ps 92:6"}, {"pk": 4042858, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 73, "verse": 23, "text": "Yet I am always with you;
you hold my right hand. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 63:8"}, {"pk": 4042859, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 73, "verse": 24, "text": "You guide me with your counsel,
and afterward you will take me up in glory. [8] \u24d8
", "comment": "[8] Or will receive me with honor
\u24d8 Ps 49:15; Is 58:11"}, {"pk": 4042860, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 73, "verse": 25, "text": "Who do I have in heaven but you?
And I desire nothing on earth but you. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 16:2; Php 3:8"}, {"pk": 4042861, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 73, "verse": 26, "text": "My flesh and my heart may fail,
but God is the strength [9] of my heart,
my portion forever. \u24da
", "comment": "[9] Lit rock
\u24da Ps 16:5; 38:10; 84:2"}, {"pk": 4042862, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 73, "verse": 27, "text": "Those far from you will certainly perish;
you destroy all who are unfaithful to you. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db 1Ch 5:25; Ps 37:20"}, {"pk": 4042863, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 73, "verse": 28, "text": "But as for me, God\u2019s presence is my good.
I have made the Lord GOD my refuge,
so I can tell about all you do. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 40:5; 118:17"}, {"pk": 4042864, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 74, "verse": 1, "text": "A of Asaph. \u24dd [1] Why have you rejected us forever, God?
Why does your anger burn
against the sheep of your pasture? \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24dd 1Ch 16:5,7
\u24d0 Ex 32:11; Ps 60:1,10; 108:11"}, {"pk": 4042865, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 74, "verse": 2, "text": "Remember your congregation,
which you purchased long ago
and redeemed as the tribe for your own possession. \u24d1
Remember Mount Zion where you dwell. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d1 Is 63:17; Jr 10:16; 51:19
\u24d2 Is 8:18"}, {"pk": 4042866, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 74, "verse": 3, "text": "Make your way [1] to the perpetual ruins,
to all that the enemy has destroyed in the sanctuary. \u24d3
", "comment": "[1] Lit Lift up your steps
\u24d3 Ps 79:1; Is 61:4"}, {"pk": 4042867, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 74, "verse": 4, "text": "Your adversaries roared in the meeting place
where you met with us. [2]
They set up their emblems as signs. \u24d4
", "comment": "[2] Lit in your meeting place
\u24d4 Nm 2:2; Lm 2:6-7"}, {"pk": 4042868, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 74, "verse": 5, "text": "It was like men in a thicket of trees,
wielding axes, \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Jr 46:22"}, {"pk": 4042869, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 74, "verse": 6, "text": "then smashing all the carvings
with hatchets and picks. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Lm 2:2"}, {"pk": 4042870, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 74, "verse": 7, "text": "They set your sanctuary on fire;
they utterly [3] desecrated
the dwelling place of your name. \u24d7
", "comment": "[3] Lit they to the ground
\u24d7 2Kg 25:9; Ps 79:1"}, {"pk": 4042871, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 74, "verse": 8, "text": "They said in their hearts,
\u201cLet us oppress them relentlessly.\u201d
They burned every place throughout the land
where God met with us. [4] \u24d8
", "comment": "[4] Lit every meeting place of God in the land
\u24d8 Ps 83:4"}, {"pk": 4042872, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 74, "verse": 9, "text": "There are no signs for us to see.
There is no longer a prophet.
And none of us knows how long this will last. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 1Sm 3:1; Lm 2:9; Ezk 7:26"}, {"pk": 4042873, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 74, "verse": 10, "text": "God, how long will the enemy mock?
Will the foe insult your name forever? \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 79:12; 89:51"}, {"pk": 4042874, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 74, "verse": 11, "text": "Why do you hold back your hand?
Stretch out [5] your right hand and destroy them! \u24db
", "comment": "[5] Lit From your bosom
\u24db Ps 59:13; Lm 2:3"}, {"pk": 4042875, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 74, "verse": 12, "text": "God my King is from ancient times,
performing saving acts on the earth. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 47:6-8; 95:3; Jr 10:10"}, {"pk": 4042876, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 74, "verse": 13, "text": "You divided the sea with your strength;
you smashed the heads of the sea monsters in the water; \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ex 14:21; Is 51:9; Ezk 32:2"}, {"pk": 4042877, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 74, "verse": 14, "text": "you crushed the heads of Leviathan;
you fed him to the creatures of the desert. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Jb 41:1; Ps 104:26; Is 27:1"}, {"pk": 4042878, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 74, "verse": 15, "text": "You opened up springs and streams; \u24d1
you dried up ever-flowing rivers. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 104:10-11
\u24d2 Is 42:15; 44:27"}, {"pk": 4042879, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 74, "verse": 16, "text": "The day is yours, also the night;
you established the moon and the sun. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Gn 1:14-18; Ps 104:19"}, {"pk": 4042880, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 74, "verse": 17, "text": "You set all the boundaries of the earth;
you made summer and winter. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Gn 8:22; Jb 38:10-11; Pr 8:29; Jr 5:22"}, {"pk": 4042881, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 74, "verse": 18, "text": "Remember this: the enemy has mocked the LORD,
and a foolish people has insulted your name. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 14:1; 53:1; 89:51"}, {"pk": 4042882, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 74, "verse": 19, "text": "Do not give to beasts the life of your dove; [6]
do not forget the lives of your poor people forever. \u24d6
", "comment": "[6] One Hb ms, LXX, Syr read life that praises you
\u24d6 Ps 9:18; 68:10"}, {"pk": 4042883, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 74, "verse": 20, "text": "Consider the covenant, \u24d7
for the dark places of the land are full of violence. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ezk 7:23
\u24d7 Dt 4:31; Ps 106:45"}, {"pk": 4042884, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 74, "verse": 21, "text": "Do not let the oppressed turn away in shame;
let the poor and needy praise your name. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 9:9; 103:6; Is 41:7"}, {"pk": 4042885, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 74, "verse": 22, "text": "Rise up, God, champion your cause! \u24da
Remember the insults
that fools bring against you all day long. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 79:12
\u24da Ps 9:19; 82:8"}, {"pk": 4042886, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 74, "verse": 23, "text": "Do not forget the clamor of your adversaries,
the tumult of your opponents that goes up constantly. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 65:7"}, {"pk": 4042887, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 75, "verse": 1, "text": "For the choir director: \u201cDo Not Destroy.\u201d A psalm of Asaph. \u24dd A song. [1] We give thanks to you, God;
we give thanks to you, for your name is near.
People tell about your wondrous works. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Dt 4:7; Ps 26:7; 145:18
\u24dd 1Ch 16:5,7"}, {"pk": 4042888, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 75, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cWhen I choose a time,
I will judge fairly. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 9:8; 96:10"}, {"pk": 4042889, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 75, "verse": 3, "text": "When the earth and all its inhabitants shake,
I am the one who steadies its pillars. \u24d2 Selah
", "comment": "\u24d2 1Sm 2:8; Ps 46:6; Is 24:19"}, {"pk": 4042890, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 75, "verse": 4, "text": "I say to the boastful, \u2018Do not boast,\u2019
and to the wicked, \u2018Do not lift up your horn. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Pr 27:1; Jr 9:23"}, {"pk": 4042891, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 75, "verse": 5, "text": "Do not lift up your horn against heaven [1]
or speak arrogantly.\u2019\u201d \u24d4
", "comment": "[1] Lit horn to the height
\u24d4 1Sm 2:3; Ps 94:4"}, {"pk": 4042892, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 75, "verse": 6, "text": "Exaltation does not come
from the east, the west, or the desert,
"}, {"pk": 4042893, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 75, "verse": 7, "text": "for God is the Judge:
He brings down one and exalts another. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 1Sm 2:7-8; Ps 50:6; Lk 1:52-53"}, {"pk": 4042894, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 75, "verse": 8, "text": "For there is a cup in the LORD\u2019s hand,
full of wine blended with spices, and he pours from it.
All the wicked of the earth will drink,
draining it to the dregs. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Is 51:17,22; Jr 25:15-17"}, {"pk": 4042895, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 75, "verse": 9, "text": "As for me, I will tell about him forever;
I will sing praise to the God of Jacob. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 9:2; 18:49; 81:1"}, {"pk": 4042896, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 75, "verse": 10, "text": "\u201cI will cut off all the horns of the wicked, \u24d8
but the horns of the righteous will be lifted up.\u201d \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 89:17; 92:10; 148:14
\u24d8 Jr 48:25"}, {"pk": 4042897, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 76, "verse": 1, "text": "For the choir director: with stringed instruments. A psalm of Asaph. \u24da A song. [1] God is known in Judah;
his name is great in Israel. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24da 1Ch 16:5,7
\u24db Jr 10:6; Mal 1:11"}, {"pk": 4042898, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 76, "verse": 2, "text": "His tent is in Salem,
his dwelling place in Zion. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Gn 14:18; Ps 9:11"}, {"pk": 4042899, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 76, "verse": 3, "text": "There he shatters the bow\u2019s flaming arrows,
the shield, the sword, and the weapons of war. \u24dd Selah
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 46:9; Is 2:4; Jr 49:35"}, {"pk": 4042900, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 76, "verse": 4, "text": "You are resplendent and majestic
coming down from the mountains of prey. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Is 14:25; Nah 2:13"}, {"pk": 4042901, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 76, "verse": 5, "text": "The brave-hearted have been plundered;
they have slipped into their final sleep.
None of the warriors was able to lift a hand. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Jr 51:39"}, {"pk": 4042902, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 76, "verse": 6, "text": "At your rebuke, God of Jacob,
both chariot and horse lay still. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ex 13:1,21"}, {"pk": 4042903, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 76, "verse": 7, "text": "And you\u2009\u2014\u2009you are to be feared. [1]
When you are angry,
who can stand before you? \u24d3
", "comment": "[1] Or are awe-inspiring
\u24d3 Ps 1:5; 130:3; Nah 1:6"}, {"pk": 4042904, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 76, "verse": 8, "text": "From heaven you pronounced judgment.
The earth feared and grew quiet \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 2Ch 20:29-30; Ps 33:8; Hab 2:20"}, {"pk": 4042905, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 76, "verse": 9, "text": "when God rose up to judge
and to save all the lowly of the earth. \u24d5 Selah
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 9:7-8; Is 3:13-15"}, {"pk": 4042906, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 76, "verse": 10, "text": "Even human wrath will praise you;
you will clothe yourself
with the wrath that remains. [2] \u24d6
", "comment": "[2] Hb obscure
\u24d6 Ex 9:16; Rm 9:17"}, {"pk": 4042907, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 76, "verse": 11, "text": "Make and keep your vows
to the LORD your God; \u24d7
let all who are around him bring tribute
to the awe-inspiring one. [3] \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 68:29; Is 18:7
\u24d7 Ps 50:14
[3] Or tribute with awe"}, {"pk": 4042908, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 76, "verse": 12, "text": "He humbles the spirit of leaders;
he is feared by the kings of the earth. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Dn 4:37"}, {"pk": 4042909, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 77, "verse": 1, "text": "For the choir director: according to Jeduthun. Of Asaph. \u24da A psalm. [1] I cry aloud to God,
aloud to God, and he will hear me. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24da 1Ch 16:5,7
\u24db Ps 3:4; 142:1"}, {"pk": 4042910, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 77, "verse": 2, "text": "I sought the Lord in my day of trouble.
My hands were continually lifted up
all night long;
I refused to be comforted. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Gn 37:35; Jb 11:13; Jr 31:15"}, {"pk": 4042911, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 77, "verse": 3, "text": "I think of God; I groan;
I meditate; my spirit becomes weak. \u24dd Selah
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 42:5,11; 43:5; 55:17; 143:4"}, {"pk": 4042912, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 77, "verse": 4, "text": "You have kept me from closing my eyes;
I am troubled and cannot speak. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 39:9"}, {"pk": 4042913, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 77, "verse": 5, "text": "I consider days of old,
years long past. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Dt 32:7; Ps 143:5"}, {"pk": 4042914, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 77, "verse": 6, "text": "At night I remember my music;
I meditate in my heart, and my spirit ponders. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 4:4; 42:8"}, {"pk": 4042915, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 77, "verse": 7, "text": "\u201cWill the Lord reject forever
and never again show favor? \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 44:9,23; 74:1; Lm 2:7; 3:31"}, {"pk": 4042916, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 77, "verse": 8, "text": "Has his faithful love ceased forever?
Is his promise at an end for all generations? \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 33:11; 85:5; 89:49"}, {"pk": 4042917, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 77, "verse": 9, "text": "Has God forgotten to be gracious?
Has he in anger withheld his compassion?\u201d \u24d5 Selah
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 25:6; 40:11; Is 49:15"}, {"pk": 4042918, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 77, "verse": 10, "text": "So I say, \u201cI am grieved
that the right hand of the Most High has changed.\u201d [1] \u24d6
", "comment": "[1] Hb obscure
\u24d6 Ps 31:22; 73:14"}, {"pk": 4042919, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 77, "verse": 11, "text": "I will remember the LORD\u2019s works;
yes, I will remember your ancient wonders. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 105:5; 143:5"}, {"pk": 4042920, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 77, "verse": 12, "text": "I will reflect on all you have done
and meditate on your actions. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 9:11; 90:16; 145:5"}, {"pk": 4042921, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 77, "verse": 13, "text": "God, your way is holy.
What god is great like God? \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ex 15:11; Ps 71:19; 86:8"}, {"pk": 4042922, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 77, "verse": 14, "text": "You are the God who works wonders;
you revealed your strength among the peoples. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 72:18; 106:8"}, {"pk": 4042923, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 77, "verse": 15, "text": "With power you redeemed your people,
the descendants of Jacob and Joseph. \u24db Selah
", "comment": "\u24db Ex 6:6; Dt 9:29; Ps 74:2"}, {"pk": 4042924, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 77, "verse": 16, "text": "The water saw you, God.
The water saw you; it trembled.
Even the depths shook. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 114:3; Hab 3:8,10"}, {"pk": 4042925, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 77, "verse": 17, "text": "The clouds poured down water.
The storm clouds thundered;
your arrows flashed back and forth. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 18:14; Hab 3:11; Zch 9:14"}, {"pk": 4042926, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 77, "verse": 18, "text": "The sound of your thunder was in the whirlwind;
lightning lit up the world. \u24d0
The earth shook and quaked. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 2Sm 22:8; Ps 18:7; Is 13:13
\u24d0 Ps 29:3,9; 97:4"}, {"pk": 4042927, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 77, "verse": 19, "text": "Your way went through the sea
and your path through the vast water,
but your footprints were unseen. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Is 43:16"}, {"pk": 4042928, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 77, "verse": 20, "text": "You led your people like a flock \u24d3
by the hand of Moses and Aaron. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 78:52; 80:1
\u24d4 Ps 105:26; Is 63:11-13"}, {"pk": 4042929, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 78, "verse": 1, "text": "A of Asaph. \u24d5 [1] My people, hear my instruction;
listen to the words from my mouth. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d5 1Ch 16:5,7
\u24d6 Pr 5:7; 7:24; Is 55:3"}, {"pk": 4042930, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 78, "verse": 2, "text": "I will declare wise sayings;
I will speak mysteries from the past \u24d7 \u2009\u2014
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 49:4; Pr 1:6; Mt 13:35"}, {"pk": 4042931, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 78, "verse": 3, "text": "things we have heard and known
and that our fathers have passed down to us. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 44:1"}, {"pk": 4042932, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 78, "verse": 4, "text": "We will not hide them from their children,
but will tell a future generation
the praiseworthy acts of the LORD,
his might, and the wondrous works
he has performed. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Dt 6:7; 11:19; Ps 145:4"}, {"pk": 4042933, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 78, "verse": 5, "text": "He established a testimony in Jacob
and set up a law in Israel,
which he commanded our fathers
to teach to their children \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 19:7; 81:5; 147:19"}, {"pk": 4042934, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 78, "verse": 6, "text": "so that a future generation\u2009\u2014
children yet to be born\u2009\u2014\u2009might know.
They were to rise and tell their children \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Dt 11:19; Ps 22:31; 102:18"}, {"pk": 4042935, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 78, "verse": 7, "text": "so that they might put their confidence in God
and not forget God\u2019s works,
but keep his commands. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Dt 6:12; Ps 103:2; Pr 3:1"}, {"pk": 4042936, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 78, "verse": 8, "text": "Then they would not be like their fathers,
a stubborn and rebellious generation,
a generation whose heart was not loyal
and whose spirit was not faithful to God. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Dt 31:27; 2Kg 17:14; 2Ch 30:7"}, {"pk": 4042937, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 78, "verse": 9, "text": "The Ephraimite archers turned back
on the day of battle. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 44:10"}, {"pk": 4042938, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 78, "verse": 10, "text": "They did not keep God\u2019s covenant
and refused to live by his law. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 1Kg 11:11; 2Kg 17:15; Jr 32:23"}, {"pk": 4042939, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 78, "verse": 11, "text": "They forgot what he had done,
the wondrous works he had shown them. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 106:13"}, {"pk": 4042940, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 78, "verse": 12, "text": "He worked wonders in the sight of their fathers
in the land of Egypt, the territory of Zoan. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ex 7\u201412; Ps 78:43"}, {"pk": 4042941, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 78, "verse": 13, "text": "He split the sea and brought them across;
the water stood firm like a wall. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ex 14:21; 15:8; Ps 136:13"}, {"pk": 4042942, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 78, "verse": 14, "text": "He led them with a cloud by day
and with a fiery light throughout the night. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 13:21; Nm 14:14; Ps 105:39"}, {"pk": 4042943, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 78, "verse": 15, "text": "He split rocks in the wilderness
and gave them drink as abundant as the depths. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ex 17:6; Nm 20:8-13; Is 48:21"}, {"pk": 4042944, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 78, "verse": 16, "text": "He brought streams out of the stone
and made water flow down like rivers. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 105:41; 114:8"}, {"pk": 4042945, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 78, "verse": 17, "text": "But they continued to sin against him,
rebelling in the desert against the Most High. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Dt 9:22; Is 63:10; Heb 3:16"}, {"pk": 4042946, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 78, "verse": 18, "text": "They deliberately [1] tested God,
demanding the food they craved. \u24d9
", "comment": "[1] Lit in their heart
\u24d9 Ex 17:2,7; Ps 106:14; 1Co 10:5-10"}, {"pk": 4042947, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 78, "verse": 19, "text": "They spoke against God, saying,
\u201cIs God able to provide food in the wilderness?
"}, {"pk": 4042948, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 78, "verse": 20, "text": "Look! He struck the rock and water gushed out;
torrents overflowed. \u24da
But can he also provide bread
or furnish meat for his people?\u201d \u24db
", "comment": "\u24da Nm 20:11
\u24db Ex 16:3; Nm 11:4; 21:5"}, {"pk": 4042949, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 78, "verse": 21, "text": "Therefore, the LORD heard and became furious;
then fire broke out against Jacob,
and anger flared up against Israel \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Nm 11:1"}, {"pk": 4042950, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 78, "verse": 22, "text": "because they did not believe God
or rely on his salvation. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Dt 1:23; 9:23; Heb 3:18"}, {"pk": 4042951, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 78, "verse": 23, "text": "He gave a command to the clouds above
and opened the doors of heaven. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Gn 7:11; Mal 3:10"}, {"pk": 4042952, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 78, "verse": 24, "text": "He rained manna for them to eat;
he gave them grain from heaven. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ex 16:4,31; Jn 6:31"}, {"pk": 4042953, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 78, "verse": 25, "text": "People [2] ate the bread of angels. [3]
He sent them an abundant supply of food. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ex 16:3
[2] Lit Man
[3] Lit mighty ones"}, {"pk": 4042954, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 78, "verse": 26, "text": "He made the east wind blow in the skies
and drove the south wind by his might. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Nm 11:31"}, {"pk": 4042955, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 78, "verse": 27, "text": "He rained meat on them like dust,
and winged birds like the sand of the seas.
"}, {"pk": 4042956, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 78, "verse": 28, "text": "He made them fall in the camp,
all around the tents. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ex 16:13; Ps 105:40"}, {"pk": 4042957, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 78, "verse": 29, "text": "The people ate and were completely satisfied,
for he gave them what they craved. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Nm 11:4,34"}, {"pk": 4042958, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 78, "verse": 30, "text": "Before they had turned from what they craved,
while the food was still in their mouths,
"}, {"pk": 4042959, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 78, "verse": 31, "text": "God\u2019s anger flared up against them,
and he killed some of their best men.
He struck down Israel\u2019s fit young men. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Nm 11:33-34; Jb 20:23"}, {"pk": 4042960, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 78, "verse": 32, "text": "Despite all this, they kept sinning
and did not believe his wondrous works. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Nm 14:16-17"}, {"pk": 4042961, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 78, "verse": 33, "text": "He made their days end in futility,
their years in sudden disaster. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Nm 14:29,35"}, {"pk": 4042962, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 78, "verse": 34, "text": "When he killed some of them,
the rest began to seek him;
they repented and searched for God. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Nm 21:7; Ps 63:1; Hs 5:15"}, {"pk": 4042963, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 78, "verse": 35, "text": "They remembered that God was their rock,
the Most High God, their Redeemer. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Is 44:6,8"}, {"pk": 4042964, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 78, "verse": 36, "text": "But they deceived him with their mouths,
they lied to him with their tongues, \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Is 29:13; 57:11; Ezk 33:31"}, {"pk": 4042965, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 78, "verse": 37, "text": "their hearts were insincere toward him,
and they were unfaithful to his covenant. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 51:10; 78:8; Ac 8:21"}, {"pk": 4042966, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 78, "verse": 38, "text": "Yet he was compassionate;
he atoned for their iniquity
and did not destroy them.
He often turned his anger aside
and did not unleash [4] all his wrath. \u24dd
", "comment": "[4] Or stir up
\u24dd Nm 14:18-20; Dt 4:31; Is 12:1"}, {"pk": 4042967, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 78, "verse": 39, "text": "He remembered that they were only flesh,
a wind that passes and does not return. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Dt 31:27; Ps 107:11"}, {"pk": 4042968, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 78, "verse": 40, "text": "How often they rebelled against him
in the wilderness
and grieved him in the desert.
"}, {"pk": 4042969, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 78, "verse": 41, "text": "They constantly tested God \u24d1
and provoked the Holy One of Israel. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Dt 9:7-8,22; Ps 106:29; Zch 8:14
\u24d1 Ps 95:8-9"}, {"pk": 4042970, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 78, "verse": 42, "text": "They did not remember his power shown
on the day he redeemed them from the foe, \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Jdg 8:34; Ps 44:3; 106:10"}, {"pk": 4042971, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 78, "verse": 43, "text": "when he performed his miraculous signs in Egypt
and his wonders in the territory of Zoan. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ex 4:21; 7:3; Ps 105:27"}, {"pk": 4042972, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 78, "verse": 44, "text": "He turned their rivers into blood,
and they could not drink from their streams. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 7:14-25; Ps 105:29"}, {"pk": 4042973, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 78, "verse": 45, "text": "He sent among them swarms of flies, \u24d6
which fed on them,
and frogs, which devastated them. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ex 8:17; Ps 105:31
\u24d7 Ex 8:3-6; Ps 105:30"}, {"pk": 4042974, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 78, "verse": 46, "text": "He gave their crops to the caterpillar
and the fruit of their labor to the locust. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ex 10:14-15; Ps 105:34"}, {"pk": 4042975, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 78, "verse": 47, "text": "He killed their vines with hail
and their sycamore fig trees with a flood.
"}, {"pk": 4042976, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 78, "verse": 48, "text": "He handed over their livestock to hail
and their cattle to lightning bolts. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ex 9:23-24; Ps 105:32"}, {"pk": 4042977, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 78, "verse": 49, "text": "He sent his burning anger against them:
fury, indignation, and calamity\u2009\u2014
a band of deadly messengers. [5] \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Ex 12:13,23; 2Sm 24:16
[5] Or angels"}, {"pk": 4042978, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 78, "verse": 50, "text": "He cleared a path for his anger.
He did not spare them from death
but delivered their lives to the plague. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ex 12:29-30"}, {"pk": 4042979, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 78, "verse": 51, "text": "He struck all the firstborn \u24dc in Egypt,
the first progeny of the tents of Ham. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 105:23,27
\u24dc Ex 13:15; Ps 105:36"}, {"pk": 4042980, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 78, "verse": 52, "text": "He led his people out like sheep
and guided them like a flock in the wilderness. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ex 15:22; Ps 77:20"}, {"pk": 4042981, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 78, "verse": 53, "text": "He led them safely, and they were not afraid;
but the sea covered their enemies. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ex 14; 15:19; Jos 24:7; Ps 106:11"}, {"pk": 4042982, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 78, "verse": 54, "text": "He brought them to his holy territory,
to the mountain his right hand acquired. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ex 15:17; Ps 74:2"}, {"pk": 4042983, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 78, "verse": 55, "text": "He drove out nations before them. \u24d3
He apportioned their inheritance by lot
and settled the tribes of Israel in their tents. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d3 Jos 11:16-23; Ps 44:2
\u24d4 Jos 13:7; 23:4; Ps 135:12"}, {"pk": 4042984, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 78, "verse": 56, "text": "But they rebelliously tested the Most High God,
for they did not keep his decrees. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Jdg 2:11-13"}, {"pk": 4042985, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 78, "verse": 57, "text": "They treacherously turned away like their fathers;
they became warped like a faulty bow. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ezk 20:27-28; Hs 7:16"}, {"pk": 4042986, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 78, "verse": 58, "text": "They enraged him with their high places
and provoked his jealousy with their carved images. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Jdg 2:12; 1Kg 3:2; Ezk 20:28"}, {"pk": 4042987, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 78, "verse": 59, "text": "God heard and became furious;
he completely rejected Israel. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Dt 32:19; Ps 106:40; Am 6:8"}, {"pk": 4042988, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 78, "verse": 60, "text": "He abandoned the tabernacle at Shiloh,
the tent where he resided among mankind. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Jr 7:12,14; 26:6"}, {"pk": 4042989, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 78, "verse": 61, "text": "He gave up his strength to captivity
and his splendor to the hand of a foe. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da 1Sm 4:17"}, {"pk": 4042990, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 78, "verse": 62, "text": "He surrendered his people to the sword
because he was enraged with his heritage. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Jdg 20:21; 1Sm 4:10"}, {"pk": 4042991, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 78, "verse": 63, "text": "Fire consumed his chosen young men,
and his young women had no wedding songs. [6] \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Jr 7:34; 16:9; Lm 2:21
[6] Lit virgins were not praised"}, {"pk": 4042992, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 78, "verse": 64, "text": "His priests fell by the sword,
and the widows could not lament. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Jb 27:15; Ezk 24:23"}, {"pk": 4042993, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 78, "verse": 65, "text": "The Lord awoke as if from sleep,
like a warrior from the effects of wine. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 73:20; 121:4; Is 42:13"}, {"pk": 4042994, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 78, "verse": 66, "text": "He beat back his foes;
he gave them lasting disgrace. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 1Sm 5:6; Ps 40:14"}, {"pk": 4042995, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 78, "verse": 67, "text": "He rejected the tent of Joseph
and did not choose the tribe of Ephraim.
"}, {"pk": 4042996, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 78, "verse": 68, "text": "He chose instead the tribe of Judah,
Mount Zion, which he loved. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 87:2"}, {"pk": 4042997, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 78, "verse": 69, "text": "He built his sanctuary like the heights,
like the earth that he established forever. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 1Kg 6"}, {"pk": 4042998, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 78, "verse": 70, "text": "He chose David his servant
and took him from the sheep pens; \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 1Sm 16:11-13"}, {"pk": 4042999, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 78, "verse": 71, "text": "he brought him from tending ewes
to be shepherd over his people Jacob\u2009\u2014
over Israel, his inheritance. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 28:9; Is 40:11"}, {"pk": 4043000, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 78, "verse": 72, "text": "He shepherded them with a pure heart
and guided them with his skillful hands. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 1Kg 9:4; Ps 101:2"}, {"pk": 4043001, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 79, "verse": 1, "text": "A psalm of Asaph. \u24d7 [1] God, the nations have invaded your inheritance,
desecrated your holy temple,
and turned Jerusalem into ruins. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d7 1Ch 16:5,7
\u24d8 Jr 26:18; Lm 1:10; Mc 3:12"}, {"pk": 4043002, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 79, "verse": 2, "text": "They gave the corpses of your servants
to the birds of the sky for food,
the flesh of your faithful ones
to the beasts of the earth. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Dt 28:26; Jr 7:33; 16:4"}, {"pk": 4043003, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 79, "verse": 3, "text": "They poured out their blood
like water all around Jerusalem,
and there was no one to bury them. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Jr 14:16; 16:4; 22:19"}, {"pk": 4043004, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 79, "verse": 4, "text": "We have become an object of reproach
to our neighbors,
a source of mockery and ridicule
to those around us. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 44:13-14; 80:6; Dn 9:16"}, {"pk": 4043005, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 79, "verse": 5, "text": "How long, LORD? Will you be angry forever?
Will your jealousy keep burning like fire? \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 74:10; 78:58; 80:4"}, {"pk": 4043006, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 79, "verse": 6, "text": "Pour out your wrath on the nations
that don\u2019t acknowledge you,
on the kingdoms that don\u2019t call on your name, \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 14:4; Jr 10:25"}, {"pk": 4043007, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 79, "verse": 7, "text": "for they have devoured Jacob
and devastated his homeland. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 53:4"}, {"pk": 4043008, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 79, "verse": 8, "text": "Do not hold past iniquities [1] against us;
let your compassion come to us quickly,
for we have become very weak. \u24d1
", "comment": "[1] Or hold the sins of past generations
\u24d1 Ps 142:6; Is 64:9"}, {"pk": 4043009, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 79, "verse": 9, "text": "God of our salvation, help us \u24d2 \u2009\u2014
for the glory of your name.
Rescue us and atone for our sins,
for your name\u2019s sake. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d2 1Ch 16:35; Ps 85:4
\u24d3 Ps 25:11; 106:8; Jr 14:7"}, {"pk": 4043010, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 79, "verse": 10, "text": "Why should the nations ask,
\u201cWhere is their God?\u201d \u24d4
Before our eyes,
let vengeance for the shed blood of your servants
be known among the nations. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 42:3,10; 115:2
\u24d5 Dt 32:43; Ps 94:1-2; Jr 46:10"}, {"pk": 4043011, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 79, "verse": 11, "text": "Let the groans of the prisoners reach you;
according to your great power,
preserve those condemned to die. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 102:20"}, {"pk": 4043012, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 79, "verse": 12, "text": "Pay back sevenfold to our neighbors \u24d7
the reproach they have hurled at you, Lord. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d7 Lv 26:21,28
\u24d8 Ps 74:10,18,22"}, {"pk": 4043013, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 79, "verse": 13, "text": "Then we, your people, the sheep of your pasture, \u24d9
will thank you forever;
we will declare your praise
to generation after generation. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 89:1; Is 43:21
\u24d9 Ps 74:1; 100:3"}, {"pk": 4043014, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 80, "verse": 1, "text": "For the choir director: according to \u201cThe Lilies.\u201d \u24db A testimony of Asaph. \u24dc A psalm. [1] Listen, Shepherd of Israel,
who leads Joseph like a flock; \u24dd
you who sit enthroned between the cherubim, \u24d0
shine \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 99:1
\u24db Ps 45; 60; 69
\u24dc 1Ch 16:5,7
\u24dd Ezk 34:11,16,31
\u24d1 Dt 33:2; Ps 94:1"}, {"pk": 4043015, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 80, "verse": 2, "text": "on Ephraim,
Benjamin, and Manasseh. \u24d2
Rally your power and come to save us. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d2 Nm 2:17-24
\u24d3 Ps 35:23; 106:47; 118:25"}, {"pk": 4043016, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 80, "verse": 3, "text": "Restore us, God;
make your face shine on us, \u24d4
so that we may be saved. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 60:1; 85:4; Lm 5:21
\u24d4 Nm 6:25"}, {"pk": 4043017, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 80, "verse": 4, "text": " LORD God of Armies,
how long will you be angry
with your people\u2019s prayers? \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 74:10; 79:5; 85:5"}, {"pk": 4043018, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 80, "verse": 5, "text": "You fed them the bread of tears
and gave them a full measure [1]
of tears to drink. \u24d7
", "comment": "[1] Lit a one-third measure
\u24d7 Ps 102:9; Is 30:20; Hs 9:4"}, {"pk": 4043019, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 80, "verse": 6, "text": "You put us at odds with our neighbors;
our enemies mock us. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 44:13; 79:4"}, {"pk": 4043020, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 80, "verse": 7, "text": "Restore us, God of Armies;
make your face shine on us, so that we may be saved. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 60:1; Lm 5:21"}, {"pk": 4043021, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 80, "verse": 8, "text": "You dug up a vine from Egypt;
you drove out the nations and planted it. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Jr 2:21; 32:41"}, {"pk": 4043022, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 80, "verse": 9, "text": "You cleared a place for it;
it took root and filled the land. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Am 9:15"}, {"pk": 4043023, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 80, "verse": 10, "text": "The mountains were covered by its shade,
and the mighty cedars [2] with its branches. \u24dc
", "comment": "[2] Lit the cedars of God
\u24dc Ezk 17:22-24"}, {"pk": 4043024, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 80, "verse": 11, "text": "It sent out sprouts toward the Sea [3]
and shoots toward the River. [4] \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ex 23:31; Dt 11:24; Ps 72:8
[3] = the Mediterranean
[4] = the Euphrates"}, {"pk": 4043025, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 80, "verse": 12, "text": "Why have you broken down its walls
so that all who pass by pick its fruit? \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 89:40; Is 5:5"}, {"pk": 4043026, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 80, "verse": 13, "text": "Boars from the forest tear at it
and creatures of the field feed on it. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Jr 5:6"}, {"pk": 4043027, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 80, "verse": 14, "text": "Return, God of Armies. \u24d2
Look down from heaven and see;
take care of this vine,
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 6:4; 90:13"}, {"pk": 4043028, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 80, "verse": 15, "text": "the root [5] your right hand planted,
the son [6] that you made strong for yourself. \u24d3
", "comment": "[5] Hb obscure
[6] Or shoot
\u24d3 Is 63:15"}, {"pk": 4043029, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 80, "verse": 16, "text": "It was cut down and burned;
they [7] perish at the rebuke of your countenance. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 39:11; 76:6; Is 33:12
[7] Or may they"}, {"pk": 4043030, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 80, "verse": 17, "text": "Let your hand be with the man at your right hand,
with the son of man
you have made strong for yourself. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 89:21"}, {"pk": 4043031, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 80, "verse": 18, "text": "Then we will not turn away from you;
revive us, and we will call on your name. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 71:20; 85:6"}, {"pk": 4043032, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 80, "verse": 19, "text": "Restore us, LORD, God of Armies; \u24d7
make your face shine on us, so that we may be saved. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 60:1; 85:4; Lm 5:21
\u24d8 Mal 1:9"}, {"pk": 4043033, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 81, "verse": 1, "text": "For the choir director: on the . Of Asaph. \u24d9 [1] Sing for joy to God our strength;
shout in triumph to the God of Jacob. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 59:16; 95:1-2; 98:4
\u24d9 1Ch 16:5,7; Ps 8; 84"}, {"pk": 4043034, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 81, "verse": 2, "text": "Lift up a song\u2009\u2014\u2009play the tambourine,
the melodious lyre, and the harp. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 33:2; 71:22; 92:3"}, {"pk": 4043035, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 81, "verse": 3, "text": "Blow the horn on the day of our feasts [1]
during the new moon \u24dc
and during the full moon.
", "comment": "\u24dc Lv 23:24; Nm 10:10; 29:1
[1] Lit feast"}, {"pk": 4043036, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 81, "verse": 4, "text": "For this is a statute for Israel,
an ordinance of the God of Jacob. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd 1Ch 16:17; Ps 105:10"}, {"pk": 4043037, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 81, "verse": 5, "text": "He set it up as a decree for Joseph
when he went throughout [2] the land of Egypt. \u24d0
I heard an unfamiliar language:
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 78:5; 122:4
[2] Or went out against"}, {"pk": 4043038, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 81, "verse": 6, "text": "\u201cI relieved his shoulder from the burden;
his hands were freed from carrying the basket. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Is 9:4; 10:27"}, {"pk": 4043039, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 81, "verse": 7, "text": "You called out in distress, and I rescued you;
I answered you from the thundercloud. \u24d2
I tested you at the Waters of Meribah. \u24d3 Selah
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ex 14:24; 20:18-20
\u24d3 Ex 17:1-7; Nm 20:2-13"}, {"pk": 4043040, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 81, "verse": 8, "text": "Listen, my people, and I will admonish you.
Israel, if you would only listen to me! \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 50:7"}, {"pk": 4043041, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 81, "verse": 9, "text": "There must not be a strange god among you;
you must not bow down to a foreign god. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 20:3-5; 22:20; 34:14"}, {"pk": 4043042, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 81, "verse": 10, "text": "I am the LORD \u2009your God,
who brought you up from the land of Egypt. \u24d6
Open your mouth wide, and I will fill it. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 78:25; 107:9
\u24d6 Ex 20:2; Dt 5:6"}, {"pk": 4043043, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 81, "verse": 11, "text": "\u201cBut my people did not listen to my voice;
Israel did not obey me. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Jr 7:24; 13:10"}, {"pk": 4043044, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 81, "verse": 12, "text": "So I gave them over to their stubborn hearts
to follow their own plans. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Jb 8:4; Jr 11:8"}, {"pk": 4043045, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 81, "verse": 13, "text": "If only my people would listen to me
and Israel would follow my ways, \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Dt 5:29; Is 48:18"}, {"pk": 4043046, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 81, "verse": 14, "text": "I would quickly subdue their enemies
and turn my hand against their foes.\u201d \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 18:47; 47:3; Am 1:8"}, {"pk": 4043047, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 81, "verse": 15, "text": "Those who hate the LORD
would cower to him; \u24dc
their doom would last forever. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 18:44; 66:3
\u24dd Dt 32:35"}, {"pk": 4043048, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 81, "verse": 16, "text": "But he would feed Israel [3] with the best wheat.
\u201cI would satisfy you with honey from the rock.\u201d \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Nm 18:12; Dt 32:13-14; Ps 147:14
[3] Lithim"}, {"pk": 4043049, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 82, "verse": 1, "text": "A psalm of Asaph. \u24d1 [1] God stands in the divine assembly;
he pronounces judgment among the gods: [1] \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Jb 21:22; Ps 7:8; 58:11
\u24d1 1Ch 16:5,7
[1] Or the heavenly beings, or the earthly rulers; Hb elohim"}, {"pk": 4043050, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 82, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cHow long will you judge unjustly
and show partiality to the wicked? \u24d3 Selah
", "comment": "\u24d3 Dt 1:17; Pr 18:5; Mal 2:9"}, {"pk": 4043051, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 82, "verse": 3, "text": "Provide justice for the needy and the fatherless;
uphold the rights of the oppressed and the destitute. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Dt 24:17; Is 11:4; Jr 22:16"}, {"pk": 4043052, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 82, "verse": 4, "text": "Rescue the poor and needy;
save them from the power of the wicked.\u201d \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Jb 29:12; Pr 24:11"}, {"pk": 4043053, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 82, "verse": 5, "text": "They do not know or understand;
they wander in darkness. \u24d6
All the foundations of the earth are shaken. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d6 Pr 2:13; Is 44:18
\u24d7 Ps 11:3"}, {"pk": 4043054, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 82, "verse": 6, "text": "I said, \u201cYou are gods; \u24d8
you are all sons of the Most High. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d8 Jn 10:34
\u24d9 Ps 82:1; Lk 6:35"}, {"pk": 4043055, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 82, "verse": 7, "text": "However, you will die like humans
and fall like any other ruler.\u201d \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 49:12"}, {"pk": 4043056, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 82, "verse": 8, "text": "Rise up, God, judge the earth,
for all the nations belong to you. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 58:11; 96:13"}, {"pk": 4043057, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 83, "verse": 1, "text": "A song. A psalm of Asaph. \u24dc [1] God, do not keep silent.
Do not be deaf, God; do not be quiet. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dc 1Ch 16:5,7
\u24dd Ps 28:1; 39:12; Is 62:1"}, {"pk": 4043058, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 83, "verse": 2, "text": "See how your enemies make an uproar;
those who hate you have acted arrogantly. [1] \u24d0
", "comment": "[1] Lit have lifted their head
\u24d0 Ps 2:1; Is 17:12"}, {"pk": 4043059, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 83, "verse": 3, "text": "They devise clever schemes against your people;
they conspire against your treasured ones. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Jb 5:12-13; Ps 37:12; 64:2"}, {"pk": 4043060, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 83, "verse": 4, "text": "They say, \u201cCome, let us wipe them out as a nation
so that Israel\u2019s name will no longer be remembered.\u201d \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 41:5; Jr 11:19"}, {"pk": 4043061, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 83, "verse": 5, "text": "For they have conspired with one mind;
they form an alliance [2] against you \u24d3 \u2009\u2014
", "comment": "[2] Lit they cut a covenant
\u24d3 Ps 2:2"}, {"pk": 4043062, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 83, "verse": 6, "text": "the tents of Edom and the Ishmaelites, \u24d4
Moab and the Hagrites, \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d4 Gn 25:12-16; Ps 137:7
\u24d5 1Ch 5:10; 2Ch 20:10"}, {"pk": 4043063, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 83, "verse": 7, "text": "Gebal, Ammon, and Amalek, \u24d6
Philistia with the inhabitants of Tyre. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d6 Jos 13:5; 1Sm 15:2
\u24d7 1Sm 4:1; Ezk 27:3"}, {"pk": 4043064, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 83, "verse": 8, "text": "Even Assyria has joined them;
they lend support [3] to the sons of Lot. [4] \u24d8 Selah
", "comment": "[4] = Moab and Edom
[3] Lit they are an arm
\u24d8 2Kg 15:19"}, {"pk": 4043065, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 83, "verse": 9, "text": "Deal with them as you did with Midian, \u24d9
as you did with Sisera
and Jabin at the Kishon River. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24d9 Nm 31:7; Jdg 7:1-24
\u24da Jdg 4:7; 5:21"}, {"pk": 4043066, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 83, "verse": 10, "text": "They were destroyed at En-dor;
they became manure for the ground. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Jr 9:22; 16:4; 25:33"}, {"pk": 4043067, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 83, "verse": 11, "text": "Make their nobles like Oreb and Zeeb, \u24dc
and all their tribal leaders like Zebah and Zalmunna, \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dc Jdg 7:25; 8:3
\u24dd Jdg 8:5-21"}, {"pk": 4043068, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 83, "verse": 12, "text": "who said, \u201cLet us seize God\u2019s pastures for ourselves.\u201d \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 2Ch 20:11"}, {"pk": 4043069, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 83, "verse": 13, "text": "Make them like tumbleweed, my God,
like straw before the wind. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Jb 21:18; Ps 1:4; Is 17:13"}, {"pk": 4043070, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 83, "verse": 14, "text": "As fire burns a forest,
as a flame blazes through mountains, \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Is 9:18; 10:16-19"}, {"pk": 4043071, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 83, "verse": 15, "text": "so pursue them with your tempest
and terrify them with your storm. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Jb 9:17; Ps 58:9"}, {"pk": 4043072, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 83, "verse": 16, "text": "Cover their faces with shame
so that they will seek your name, LORD. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 35:26; 109:29; 132:18"}, {"pk": 4043073, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 83, "verse": 17, "text": "Let them be put to shame and terrified forever;
let them perish in disgrace. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 35:4; 70:2"}, {"pk": 4043074, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 83, "verse": 18, "text": "May they know that you alone\u2009\u2014
whose name is the LORD \u2009\u2014
are the Most High over the whole earth. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 97:9"}, {"pk": 4043075, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 84, "verse": 1, "text": "For the choir director: on the . \u24d7 A psalm of the sons of Korah. [1] How lovely is your dwelling place,
LORD of Armies. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 8; 81
\u24d8 Ps 43:3; 132:5"}, {"pk": 4043076, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 84, "verse": 2, "text": "I long and yearn
for the courts of the LORD;
my heart and flesh cry out for [1] the living God. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 42:1-2; 63:1
[1] Or flesh shout for joy to"}, {"pk": 4043077, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 84, "verse": 3, "text": "Even a sparrow finds a home,
and a swallow, a nest for herself
where she places her young\u2009\u2014
near your altars, LORD of Armies,
my King and my God. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 5:2; 43:4"}, {"pk": 4043078, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 84, "verse": 4, "text": "How happy are those who reside in your house,
who praise you continually. \u24db Selah
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 65:4"}, {"pk": 4043079, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 84, "verse": 5, "text": "Happy are the people whose strength is in you,
whose hearts are set on pilgrimage. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 119:2; 122:1"}, {"pk": 4043080, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 84, "verse": 6, "text": "As they pass through the Valley of Baca, [2]
they make it a source of springwater;
even the autumn rain will cover it with blessings. [3] \u24dd
", "comment": "[3] Or pools
[2] Or Valley of Tears
\u24dd Ezk 34:26; Jl 2:23"}, {"pk": 4043081, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 84, "verse": 7, "text": "They go from strength to strength;
each appears before God in Zion. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Pr 4:18; Is 40:31"}, {"pk": 4043082, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 84, "verse": 8, "text": " LORD God of Armies, hear my prayer;
listen, God of Jacob. \u24d1 Selah
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 39:12; 54:2; 86:6"}, {"pk": 4043083, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 84, "verse": 9, "text": "Consider our shield, [4] God; \u24d2
look on the face of your anointed one. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 1Sm 2:10; 2Ch 6:42; Ps 132:17
[4] = the king
\u24d2 Ps 3:3; 115:9-11"}, {"pk": 4043084, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 84, "verse": 10, "text": "Better a day in your courts
than a thousand anywhere else.
I would rather stand at the threshold of the house of my God
than live in the tents of wicked people. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 27:4"}, {"pk": 4043085, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 84, "verse": 11, "text": "For the LORD God is a sun and shield. \u24d5
The LORD grants favor and honor;
he does not withhold the good
from those who live with integrity. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 3:3; 5:12; 18:2; 28:7; 119:114; Is 60:19-20; Rv 21:23
\u24d6 Pr 2:7"}, {"pk": 4043086, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 84, "verse": 12, "text": "Happy is the person who trusts in you,
LORD of Armies! \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 40:4"}, {"pk": 4043087, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 85, "verse": 1, "text": "For the choir director. A psalm of the sons of Korah. [1] LORD, you showed favor to your land; \u24d8
you restored the fortunes of Jacob. [1] \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 106:4
[1] Or restored Jacob from captivity
\u24d9 Dt 30:3; Ps 14:7; Jr 29:14"}, {"pk": 4043088, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 85, "verse": 2, "text": "You forgave your people\u2019s guilt;
you covered all their sin. \u24da Selah
", "comment": "\u24da 1Kg 8:34; Ps 32:1,5"}, {"pk": 4043089, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 85, "verse": 3, "text": "You withdrew all your fury;
you turned from your burning anger. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 78:38; 106:23; Jnh 3:9"}, {"pk": 4043090, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 85, "verse": 4, "text": "Return to us, God of our salvation,
and abandon your displeasure with us. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 27:9; 79:9; 80:3,7"}, {"pk": 4043091, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 85, "verse": 5, "text": "Will you be angry with us forever?
Will you prolong your anger for all generations? \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 74:1; 79:5; 80:4"}, {"pk": 4043092, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 85, "verse": 6, "text": "Will you not revive us again
so that your people may rejoice in you? \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 71:20; 80:18; 149:2"}, {"pk": 4043093, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 85, "verse": 7, "text": "Show us your faithful love, LORD,
and give us your salvation. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 69:13; 119:41"}, {"pk": 4043094, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 85, "verse": 8, "text": "I will listen to what God will say;
surely the LORD will declare peace
to his people, his faithful ones,
and not let them go back to foolish ways. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Hg 2:9; Zch 9:10"}, {"pk": 4043095, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 85, "verse": 9, "text": "His salvation is very near those who fear him,
so that glory may dwell in our land. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Is 46:13; Zch 2:5; Jn 1:14"}, {"pk": 4043096, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 85, "verse": 10, "text": "Faithful love and truth will join together;
righteousness and peace will embrace. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 72:3; 89:14"}, {"pk": 4043097, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 85, "verse": 11, "text": "Truth will spring up from the earth,
and righteousness will look down from heaven. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Is 45:8"}, {"pk": 4043098, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 85, "verse": 12, "text": "Also, the LORD will provide what is good,
and our land will yield its crops. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 65:12-13; 67:6; Ezk 34:27"}, {"pk": 4043099, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 85, "verse": 13, "text": "Righteousness will go before him
to prepare the way for his steps. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 89:14; Is 40:3,10; 58:8"}, {"pk": 4043100, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 86, "verse": 1, "text": "A prayer of David. [1] Listen, LORD, and answer me,
for I am poor and needy. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 17:6; 31:2; 70:5"}, {"pk": 4043101, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 86, "verse": 2, "text": "Protect my life, for I am faithful. \u24d9
You are my God; save your servant who trusts in you. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 109:26
\u24d9 1Sm 2:9; Ps 37:28"}, {"pk": 4043102, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 86, "verse": 3, "text": "Be gracious to me, Lord,
for I call to you all day long. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 25:5; 88:9"}, {"pk": 4043103, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 86, "verse": 4, "text": "Bring joy to your servant\u2019s life,
because I appeal to you, Lord. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 25:1; 43:5"}, {"pk": 4043104, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 86, "verse": 5, "text": "For you, Lord, are kind and ready to forgive, \u24dd
abounding in faithful love to all who call on you. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 130:4
\u24d0 Ps 103:8; 145:8"}, {"pk": 4043105, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 86, "verse": 6, "text": " LORD, hear my prayer;
listen to my plea for mercy. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 55:1-2"}, {"pk": 4043106, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 86, "verse": 7, "text": "I call on you in the day of my distress,
for you will answer me. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Gn 35:3; Ps 17:6; 20:1"}, {"pk": 4043107, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 86, "verse": 8, "text": "Lord, there is no one like you among the gods,
and there are no works like yours. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ex 15:11; Dt 3:24; Ps 89:6"}, {"pk": 4043108, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 86, "verse": 9, "text": "All the nations you have made
will come and bow down before you, Lord,
and will honor your name. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 22:7; Is 66:24; Rv 15:4"}, {"pk": 4043109, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 86, "verse": 10, "text": "For you are great and perform wonders;
you alone are God. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 2Kg 19:15; Ps 72:18; 83:18; Jr 10:6"}, {"pk": 4043110, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 86, "verse": 11, "text": "Teach me your way, LORD,
and I will live by your truth.
Give me an undivided mind to fear your name. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 25:4-5; 26:3"}, {"pk": 4043111, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 86, "verse": 12, "text": "I will praise you with all my heart, Lord my God,
and will honor your name forever. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 111:1"}, {"pk": 4043112, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 86, "verse": 13, "text": "For your faithful love for me is great,
and you rescue my life from the depths of Sheol. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 30:3; Ezk 26:20"}, {"pk": 4043113, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 86, "verse": 14, "text": "God, arrogant people have attacked me;
a gang of ruthless men intends to kill me.
They do not let you guide them. [1] \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 54:3
[1] Lit They do not set you in front of them"}, {"pk": 4043114, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 86, "verse": 15, "text": "But you, Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God,
slow to anger and abounding in faithful love and truth. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Ex 34:6; Nm 14:18; Neh 9:17"}, {"pk": 4043115, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 86, "verse": 16, "text": "Turn to me and be gracious to me.
Give your strength to your servant;
save the son of your female servant. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 25:16; 68:35"}, {"pk": 4043116, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 86, "verse": 17, "text": "Show me a sign of your goodness;
my enemies will see and be put to shame
because you, LORD, have helped and comforted me. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 112:10; 132:18"}, {"pk": 4043117, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 87, "verse": 1, "text": "A psalm of the sons of Korah. A song. [1] The city he founded [1] is on the holy mountains. \u24dd
", "comment": "[1] Lit His foundation
\u24dd Ps 78:69; Is 28:16"}, {"pk": 4043118, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 87, "verse": 2, "text": "The LORD loves Zion\u2019s city gates
more than all the dwellings of Jacob. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 78:67-68"}, {"pk": 4043119, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 87, "verse": 3, "text": "Glorious things are said about you,
city of God. \u24d1 Selah
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 48:8"}, {"pk": 4043120, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 87, "verse": 4, "text": "\u201cI will make a record of those who know me:
Rahab, Babylon, Philistia, Tyre, and Cush\u2009\u2014
each one was born there.\u201d \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Is 19:23-25; 56:6-7; Zch 2:10-12"}, {"pk": 4043121, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 87, "verse": 5, "text": "And it will be said of Zion,
\u201cThis one and that one were born in her.\u201d
The Most High himself will establish her. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 48:8; Is 2:2"}, {"pk": 4043122, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 87, "verse": 6, "text": "When he registers the peoples,
the LORD will record,
\u201cThis one was born there.\u201d \u24d4 Selah
", "comment": "\u24d4 Is 4:3; Ezk 13:9"}, {"pk": 4043123, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 87, "verse": 7, "text": "Singers and dancers [2] alike will say, [3]
\u201cMy whole source of joy is [4] in you.\u201d \u24d5
", "comment": "[3] Or As they dance they will sing
\u24d5 Ps 46:4; 68:25
[2] Or musicians
[4] Lit \u201cAll my springs, are"}, {"pk": 4043124, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 88, "verse": 1, "text": "A song. A psalm of the sons of Korah. For the choir director: according to A of Heman the Ezrahite. \u24d6 [1] LORD, God of my salvation,
I cry out before you day and night. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d6 1Kg 4:31; 1Ch 2:6
\u24d7 Ps 22:2; 86:3; Lk 18:7"}, {"pk": 4043125, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 88, "verse": 2, "text": "May my prayer reach your presence;
listen to my cry. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 18:6; 31:2; 86:1"}, {"pk": 4043126, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 88, "verse": 3, "text": "For I have had enough troubles,
and my life is near Sheol. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 16:10; 116:3"}, {"pk": 4043127, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 88, "verse": 4, "text": "I am counted among those going down to the Pit. \u24da
I am like a man without strength, \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 61:2
\u24da Ps 28:1; 143:7"}, {"pk": 4043128, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 88, "verse": 5, "text": "abandoned [1] among the dead.
I am like the slain lying in the grave, \u24dc
whom you no longer remember,
and who are cut off from your care. [2] \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 31:22; Is 53:8
[2] Or hand
[1] Or set free
\u24dc Ps 31:12"}, {"pk": 4043129, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 88, "verse": 6, "text": "You have put me in the lowest part of the Pit,
in the darkest places, in the depths. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 69:15; 86:13; Ezk 26:20"}, {"pk": 4043130, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 88, "verse": 7, "text": "Your wrath weighs heavily on me; \u24d1
you have overwhelmed me with all your waves. \u24d2 Selah
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 42:7
\u24d1 Ps 32:4; 39:10"}, {"pk": 4043131, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 88, "verse": 8, "text": "You have distanced my friends from me;
you have made me repulsive to them. \u24d3
I am shut in and cannot go out.
", "comment": "\u24d3 Jb 19:13-22; Ps 31:11"}, {"pk": 4043132, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 88, "verse": 9, "text": "My eyes are worn out from crying. \u24d4
LORD, I cry out to you all day long; \u24d5
I spread out my hands to you. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 6:7; 31:9
\u24d6 Ps 143:6
\u24d5 Ps 86:3"}, {"pk": 4043133, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 88, "verse": 10, "text": "Do you work wonders for the dead?
Do departed spirits rise up to praise you? \u24d7 Selah
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 6:5; 30:9"}, {"pk": 4043134, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 88, "verse": 11, "text": "Will your faithful love be declared in the grave,
your faithfulness in Abaddon? \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Jb 26:6; Pr 15:11; 27:20"}, {"pk": 4043135, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 88, "verse": 12, "text": "Will your wonders be known in the darkness
or your righteousness in the land of oblivion? \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ec 9:5"}, {"pk": 4043136, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 88, "verse": 13, "text": "But I call to you for help, LORD;
in the morning my prayer meets you. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 5:3; 119:147"}, {"pk": 4043137, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 88, "verse": 14, "text": " LORD, why do you reject me? \u24db
Why do you hide your face from me? \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 43:2
\u24dc Jb 13:24; Ps 10:1; 13:1"}, {"pk": 4043138, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 88, "verse": 15, "text": "From my youth,
I have been suffering and near death.
I suffer your horrors; I am desperate. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Jb 31:23"}, {"pk": 4043139, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 88, "verse": 16, "text": "Your wrath sweeps over me;
your terrors destroy me. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Jb 6:4; 9:34"}, {"pk": 4043140, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 88, "verse": 17, "text": "They surround me like water all day long;
they close in on me from every side. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 22:12,16; 118:10-12"}, {"pk": 4043141, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 88, "verse": 18, "text": "You have distanced loved one and neighbor from me;
darkness is my only friend. [3] \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Jb 19:13; Ps 31:11; 38:11
[3] Or from me, my friends. Oh darkness!"}, {"pk": 4043142, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 89, "verse": 1, "text": "A of Ethan the Ezrahite. \u24d3 [1] I will sing about the LORD\u2019s faithful love forever; \u24d4
I will proclaim your faithfulness to all generations
with my mouth. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 101:1
\u24d5 Ps 92:2; 119:90
\u24d3 1Kg 4:31; 1Ch 2:6"}, {"pk": 4043143, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 89, "verse": 2, "text": "For I will declare,
\u201cFaithful love is built up forever;
you establish your faithfulness in the heavens.\u201d \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 36:5"}, {"pk": 4043144, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 89, "verse": 3, "text": "The LORD said,
\u201cI have made a covenant with my chosen one;
I have sworn an oath to David my servant:
"}, {"pk": 4043145, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 89, "verse": 4, "text": "\u2018I will establish your offspring forever
and build up your throne for all generations.\u2019\u201d \u24d7 Selah
", "comment": "\u24d7 2Sm 7:8-16; 1Ch 17:7-14; Jr 33:17-21"}, {"pk": 4043146, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 89, "verse": 5, "text": " LORD, the heavens praise your wonders \u24d8 \u2009\u2014
your faithfulness also\u2009\u2014
in the assembly of the holy ones. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 149:1
\u24d8 Ps 19:1; 97:6"}, {"pk": 4043147, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 89, "verse": 6, "text": "For who in the skies can compare with the LORD?
Who among the heavenly beings [1] is like the LORD? \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 86:8; 113:5
[1] Or the angels, or the sons of the mighty"}, {"pk": 4043148, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 89, "verse": 7, "text": "God is greatly feared in the council of the holy ones,
more awe-inspiring than [2] all who surround him. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 89:5; 96:4
[2] Or ones, revered by"}, {"pk": 4043149, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 89, "verse": 8, "text": " LORD God of Armies,
who is strong like you, LORD? \u24dc
Your faithfulness surrounds you.
", "comment": "\u24dc Ex 15:11; 2Sm 7:22"}, {"pk": 4043150, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 89, "verse": 9, "text": "You rule the raging sea;
when its waves surge, you still them. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Jb 38:11; Ps 104:9; Mt 8:23-27"}, {"pk": 4043151, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 89, "verse": 10, "text": "You crushed Rahab like one who is slain; \u24d0
you scattered your enemies with your powerful arm. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 68:1; 92:9
\u24d0 Is 30:7; 51:9-10"}, {"pk": 4043152, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 89, "verse": 11, "text": "The heavens are yours; the earth also is yours.
The world and everything in it\u2009\u2014\u2009you founded them. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 1Ch 29:11; Ps 24:1"}, {"pk": 4043153, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 89, "verse": 12, "text": "North and south\u2009\u2014\u2009you created them. \u24d3
Tabor and Hermon shout for joy at your name. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 133:3; Jr 46:18
\u24d3 Jb 26:7"}, {"pk": 4043154, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 89, "verse": 13, "text": "You have a mighty arm;
your hand is powerful;
your right hand is lifted high. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 98:1; 118:16"}, {"pk": 4043155, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 89, "verse": 14, "text": "Righteousness and justice are the foundation
of your throne; \u24d6
faithful love and truth go before you. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 97:2
\u24d7 Ps 85:13"}, {"pk": 4043156, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 89, "verse": 15, "text": "Happy are the people who know the joyful shout; \u24d8
LORD, they walk in the light from your face. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 98:6
\u24d9 Nm 6:25; Ps 56:13; 1Jn 1:7"}, {"pk": 4043157, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 89, "verse": 16, "text": "They rejoice in your name all day long,
and they are exalted by your righteousness. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 20:5; 105:3"}, {"pk": 4043158, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 89, "verse": 17, "text": "For you are their magnificent strength; \u24db
by your favor our horn is exalted. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 148:14
\u24db Ps 28:8"}, {"pk": 4043159, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 89, "verse": 18, "text": "Surely our shield [3] belongs to the LORD,
our king to the Holy One of Israel. \u24dd
", "comment": "[3] = the king
\u24dd Ps 84:9"}, {"pk": 4043160, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 89, "verse": 19, "text": "You once spoke in a vision to your faithful ones
and said: \u201cI have granted help to a warrior;
I have exalted one chosen [4] from the people. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 2Sm 17:10; 1Kg 11:34; Ps 78:70
[4] Or exalted a young man"}, {"pk": 4043161, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 89, "verse": 20, "text": "I have found David my servant;
I have anointed him with my sacred oil. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 1Sm 16:13; Ps 47:9; Ac 13:22"}, {"pk": 4043162, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 89, "verse": 21, "text": "My hand will always be with him,
and my arm will strengthen him. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 18:35; 80:17"}, {"pk": 4043163, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 89, "verse": 22, "text": "The enemy will not oppress [5] him;
the wicked will not afflict him. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 2Sm 7:10
[5] Or not exact tribute from"}, {"pk": 4043164, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 89, "verse": 23, "text": "I will crush his foes before him
and strike those who hate him. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 2Sm 7:9; Ps 2:9"}, {"pk": 4043165, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 89, "verse": 24, "text": "My faithfulness and love will be with him,
and through my name
his horn will be exalted. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 21:7; 132:17"}, {"pk": 4043166, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 89, "verse": 25, "text": "I will extend his power to the sea
and his right hand to the rivers. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 72:8"}, {"pk": 4043167, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 89, "verse": 26, "text": "He will call to me, \u2018You are my Father, \u24d7
my God, the rock of my salvation.\u2019 \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 2Sm 22:47; Ps 18:2
\u24d7 2Sm 7:14; 1Ch 22:10"}, {"pk": 4043168, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 89, "verse": 27, "text": "I will also make him my firstborn,
greatest of the kings of the earth. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ex 4:22; Jr 31:9; Col 1:15"}, {"pk": 4043169, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 89, "verse": 28, "text": "I will always preserve my faithful love for him,
and my covenant with him will endure. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da 2Ch 13:5; Ps 105:8"}, {"pk": 4043170, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 89, "verse": 29, "text": "I will establish his line forever,
his throne as long as heaven lasts. [6] \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Is 9:7; Jr 33:17
[6] Lit as days of heaven"}, {"pk": 4043171, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 89, "verse": 30, "text": "If his sons abandon my instruction
and do not live by my ordinances, \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc 2Sm 7:14; 1Kg 2:4"}, {"pk": 4043172, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 89, "verse": 31, "text": "if they dishonor my statutes
and do not keep my commands, \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd 1Sm 12:15"}, {"pk": 4043173, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 89, "verse": 32, "text": "then I will call their rebellion
to account with the rod,
their iniquity with blows. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Jb 9:34"}, {"pk": 4043174, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 89, "verse": 33, "text": "But I will not withdraw
my faithful love from him
or betray my faithfulness. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 2Sm 7:15"}, {"pk": 4043175, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 89, "verse": 34, "text": "I will not violate my covenant
or change what my lips have said. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Lv 26:44; Jdg 2:1"}, {"pk": 4043176, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 89, "verse": 35, "text": "Once and for all
I have sworn an oath by my holiness;
I will not lie to David. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Am 4:2"}, {"pk": 4043177, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 89, "verse": 36, "text": "His offspring will continue forever,
his throne like the sun before me, \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 72:5,17"}, {"pk": 4043178, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 89, "verse": 37, "text": "like the moon, established forever,
a faithful witness in the sky.\u201d \u24d5 Selah
", "comment": "\u24d5 Jb 16:19; Lk 1:33"}, {"pk": 4043179, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 89, "verse": 38, "text": "But you have spurned and rejected him;
you have become enraged with your anointed. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 1Ch 28:9; Ps 44:9"}, {"pk": 4043180, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 89, "verse": 39, "text": "You have repudiated the covenant with your servant;
you have completely dishonored his crown. [7] \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 74:7; Lm 2:7; 5:16
[7] Lit have dishonored his crown to the ground"}, {"pk": 4043181, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 89, "verse": 40, "text": "You have broken down all his walls;
you have reduced his fortified cities to ruins. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 80:12; Lm 2:2,5"}, {"pk": 4043182, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 89, "verse": 41, "text": "All who pass by plunder him; \u24d9
he has become an object of ridicule
to his neighbors. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24d9 Jr 30:16
\u24da Ps 44:13; 79:4"}, {"pk": 4043183, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 89, "verse": 42, "text": "You have lifted high the right hand of his foes;
you have made all his enemies rejoice. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 13:4; 80:6"}, {"pk": 4043184, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 89, "verse": 43, "text": "You have also turned back his sharp sword
and have not let him stand in battle. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 44:10"}, {"pk": 4043185, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 89, "verse": 44, "text": "You have made his splendor [8] cease
and have overturned his throne. \u24dd
", "comment": "[8] Hb obscure
\u24dd Ezk 28:7"}, {"pk": 4043186, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 89, "verse": 45, "text": "You have shortened the days of his youth;
you have covered him with shame. \u24d0 Selah
", "comment": "\u24d0 Is 54:4; Ezk 7:18; Ob 10"}, {"pk": 4043187, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 89, "verse": 46, "text": "How long, LORD? Will you hide forever?
Will your anger keep burning like fire? \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 6:3; 13:1; 35:17; 79:5"}, {"pk": 4043188, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 89, "verse": 47, "text": "Remember how short my life is.
Have you created everyone for nothing? \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 39:6-7; 90:5-6,9-10"}, {"pk": 4043189, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 89, "verse": 48, "text": "What courageous person can live and never see death?
Who can save himself from the power of Sheol? \u24d3 Selah
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 16:10; 22:29"}, {"pk": 4043190, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 89, "verse": 49, "text": "Lord, where are the former acts of your faithful love
that you swore to David in your faithfulness? \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 2Sm 7:15; Jr 30:9; Ezk 34:23"}, {"pk": 4043191, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 89, "verse": 50, "text": "Remember, Lord, the ridicule against your servants\u2009\u2014
in my heart I carry abuse from all the peoples\u2009\u2014
"}, {"pk": 4043192, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 89, "verse": 51, "text": "how your enemies have ridiculed, LORD,
how they have ridiculed every step of your anointed. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 69:9; 74:10,18,22"}, {"pk": 4043193, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 89, "verse": 52, "text": "Blessed be the LORD forever.
Amen and amen. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 41:13; 72:19-20; 106:48"}, {"pk": 4043194, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 90, "verse": 1, "text": "A prayer of Moses, the man of God. [1] Lord, you have been our refuge [1]
in every generation. \u24d7
", "comment": "[1] Some Hb mss, LXX; other Hb mss read dwelling place
\u24d7 Ps 71:3"}, {"pk": 4043195, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 90, "verse": 2, "text": "Before the mountains were born,
before you gave birth to the earth and the world,
from eternity to eternity, you are God. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Jb 36:26; Ps 102:27; Pr 8:25"}, {"pk": 4043196, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 90, "verse": 3, "text": "You return mankind to the dust,
saying, \u201cReturn, descendants of Adam.\u201d \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Gn 3:19; Ec 12:7"}, {"pk": 4043197, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 90, "verse": 4, "text": "For in your sight a thousand years
are like yesterday that passes by,
like a few hours of the night. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da 2Pt 3:8"}, {"pk": 4043198, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 90, "verse": 5, "text": "You end their lives; [2] they sleep. \u24db
They are like grass that grows in the morning\u2009\u2014
", "comment": "\u24db Jb 14:12
[2] Or You overwhelm them; Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4043199, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 90, "verse": 6, "text": "in the morning it sprouts and grows;
by evening it withers and dries up. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Jb 14:1-2; Ps 37:2; 103:15-16"}, {"pk": 4043200, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 90, "verse": 7, "text": "For we are consumed by your anger;
we are terrified by your wrath. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 39:11"}, {"pk": 4043201, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 90, "verse": 8, "text": "You have set our iniquities before you,
our secret sins in the light of your presence. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 19:12; Ec 12:14"}, {"pk": 4043202, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 90, "verse": 9, "text": "For all our days ebb away under your wrath;
we end our years like a sigh. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 78:33"}, {"pk": 4043203, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 90, "verse": 10, "text": "Our lives last [3] seventy years
or, if we are strong, eighty years.
Even the best of them are [4] struggle and sorrow;
indeed, they pass quickly and we fly away. \u24d2
", "comment": "[3] Lit The days of our years in them
[4] LXX, Tg, Syr, Vg read Even their span is; Hb obscure
\u24d2 Jb 20:8; Ps 78:39"}, {"pk": 4043204, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 90, "verse": 11, "text": "Who understands the power of your anger?
Your wrath matches the fear that is due you. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 76:7"}, {"pk": 4043205, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 90, "verse": 12, "text": "Teach us to number our days carefully
so that we may develop wisdom in our hearts. [5] \u24d4
", "comment": "[5] Or develop a heart of wisdom
\u24d4 Dt 32:29; Ps 39:4"}, {"pk": 4043206, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 90, "verse": 13, "text": " LORD \u2009\u2014\u2009how long?
Turn and have compassion on your servants. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Dt 32:36; Ps 135:14"}, {"pk": 4043207, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 90, "verse": 14, "text": "Satisfy us in the morning with your faithful love
so that we may shout with joy and be glad all our days. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 36:8; 65:4; 103:5"}, {"pk": 4043208, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 90, "verse": 15, "text": "Make us rejoice for as many days as you have humbled us,
for as many years as we have seen adversity. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 86:4; 92:4"}, {"pk": 4043209, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 90, "verse": 16, "text": "Let your work be seen by your servants,
and your splendor by their children. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 96:6; Is 35:2"}, {"pk": 4043210, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 90, "verse": 17, "text": "Let the favor of the Lord our God be on us;
establish for us the work of our hands\u2009\u2014
establish the work of our hands! \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 27:4; Is 26:12"}, {"pk": 4043211, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 91, "verse": 1, "text": "The one who lives under the protection of the Most High
dwells in the shadow of the Almighty. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 27:5; 32:7; 121:5
[1] LXX, Syr, Jer read 2Almighty, saying, or 2Almighty, he will say"}, {"pk": 4043212, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 91, "verse": 2, "text": "I will say [1] concerning the LORD, who is my refuge and my fortress,
my God in whom I trust: \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 18:2; 61:4; 62:7-8"}, {"pk": 4043213, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 91, "verse": 3, "text": "He himself will rescue you from the bird trap, \u24dc
from the destructive plague.
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 124:7; 141:9; Ec 9:12"}, {"pk": 4043214, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 91, "verse": 4, "text": "He will cover you with his feathers;
you will take refuge under his wings. \u24dd
His faithfulness will be a protective shield. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 57:1; 63:7
\u24d0 Ps 5:12"}, {"pk": 4043215, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 91, "verse": 5, "text": "You will not fear the terror of the night,
the arrow that flies by day, \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 58:7; 76:3"}, {"pk": 4043216, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 91, "verse": 6, "text": "the plague that stalks in darkness,
or the pestilence that ravages at noon. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Jb 5:19-23"}, {"pk": 4043217, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 91, "verse": 7, "text": "Though a thousand fall at your side
and ten thousand at your right hand,
the pestilence will not reach you. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 2Ch 20:9"}, {"pk": 4043218, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 91, "verse": 8, "text": "You will only see it with your eyes
and witness the punishment of the wicked. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 37:34; 58:10"}, {"pk": 4043219, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 91, "verse": 9, "text": "Because you have made the LORD \u2009\u2014\u2009my refuge, \u24d5
the Most High\u2009\u2014\u2009your dwelling place, \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 121:5
\u24d5 Ps 18:2; 62:7-8"}, {"pk": 4043220, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 91, "verse": 10, "text": "no harm will come to you;
no plague will come near your tent. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Pr 12:21"}, {"pk": 4043221, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 91, "verse": 11, "text": "For he will give his angels orders concerning you,
to protect you in all your ways. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 34:7"}, {"pk": 4043222, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 91, "verse": 12, "text": "They will support you with their hands
so that you will not strike your foot against a stone. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Mt 4:6; Lk 4:10-11"}, {"pk": 4043223, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 91, "verse": 13, "text": "You will tread on the lion and the cobra;
you will trample the young lion and the serpent. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Lk 10:19"}, {"pk": 4043224, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 91, "verse": 14, "text": "Because he has his heart set on me,
I will deliver him;
I will protect him because he knows my name. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 9:10; 37:40; 107:41"}, {"pk": 4043225, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 91, "verse": 15, "text": "When he calls out to me, I will answer him;
I will be with him in trouble.
I will rescue him and give him honor. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc 2Sm 22:20; Ps 18:19; 50:15"}, {"pk": 4043226, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 91, "verse": 16, "text": "I will satisfy him with a long life \u24dd
and show him my salvation. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 50:23
\u24dd Dt 4:40; Ps 21:4"}, {"pk": 4043227, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 92, "verse": 1, "text": "A psalm. A song for the Sabbath day. [1] It is good to give thanks to the LORD,
to sing praise to your name, Most High, \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 135:3; 147:1"}, {"pk": 4043228, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 92, "verse": 2, "text": "to declare your faithful love in the morning
and your faithfulness at night, \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 59:16; 89:1; Lm 3:22-23"}, {"pk": 4043229, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 92, "verse": 3, "text": "with a ten-stringed harp [1]
and the music of a lyre. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 33:2
[1] Or ten-stringed instrument and a harp"}, {"pk": 4043230, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 92, "verse": 4, "text": "For you have made me rejoice, LORD,
by what you have done;
I will shout for joy
because of the works of your hands. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 40:5; 143:5"}, {"pk": 4043231, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 92, "verse": 5, "text": "How magnificent are your works, LORD,
how profound your thoughts! \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 139:17; Is 55:8-9"}, {"pk": 4043232, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 92, "verse": 6, "text": "A stupid person does not know,
a fool does not understand this: \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 73:22"}, {"pk": 4043233, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 92, "verse": 7, "text": "though the wicked sprout like grass
and all evildoers flourish,
they will be eternally destroyed. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 90:5-6"}, {"pk": 4043234, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 92, "verse": 8, "text": "But you, LORD, are exalted forever. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 93:4"}, {"pk": 4043235, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 92, "verse": 9, "text": "For indeed, LORD, your enemies\u2009\u2014
indeed, your enemies will perish;
all evildoers will be scattered. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 37:20; 68:1"}, {"pk": 4043236, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 92, "verse": 10, "text": "You have lifted up my horn \u24da
like that of a wild ox;
I have been anointed [2] with the finest oil. \u24db
", "comment": "[2] Syr reads you have anointed me
\u24db Ps 45:7
\u24da Ps 89:17,24; 112:9"}, {"pk": 4043237, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 92, "verse": 11, "text": "My eyes look at my enemies;
when evildoers rise against me,
my ears hear them. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 37:34; 54:7"}, {"pk": 4043238, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 92, "verse": 12, "text": "The righteous thrive like a palm tree
and grow like a cedar tree in Lebanon. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 1:3; Is 61:3; Jr 17:8"}, {"pk": 4043239, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 92, "verse": 13, "text": "Planted in the house of the LORD,
they thrive in the courts of our God. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Is 60:21"}, {"pk": 4043240, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 92, "verse": 14, "text": "They will still bear fruit in old age,
healthy and green, \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Is 37:31; 46:4"}, {"pk": 4043241, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 92, "verse": 15, "text": "to declare: \u201cThe LORD is just;
he is my rock,
and there is no unrighteousness in him.\u201d \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Dt 32:4; Ps 18:2; 94:22"}, {"pk": 4043242, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 93, "verse": 1, "text": "The LORD reigns! He is robed in majesty;
the LORD is robed, enveloped in strength.
The world is firmly established;
it cannot be shaken. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 1Ch 16:30-31; Ps 96:10; 97:1"}, {"pk": 4043243, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 93, "verse": 2, "text": "Your throne has been established
from the beginning; [1]
you are from eternity. \u24d4
", "comment": "[1] Lit from then
\u24d4 Ps 9:7; 90:2; 103:19"}, {"pk": 4043244, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 93, "verse": 3, "text": "The floods have lifted up, LORD,
the floods have lifted up their voice;
the floods lift up their pounding waves. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 96:11; 98:7-8"}, {"pk": 4043245, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 93, "verse": 4, "text": "Greater than the roar of a huge torrent\u2009\u2014
the mighty breakers of the sea\u2009\u2014
the LORD on high is majestic. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 65:7; 89:9; Ezk 43:2"}, {"pk": 4043246, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 93, "verse": 5, "text": " LORD, your testimonies are completely reliable; \u24d7
holiness adorns your house
for all the days to come. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 19:7
\u24d8 Ps 29:2; 96:9"}, {"pk": 4043247, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 94, "verse": 1, "text": " LORD, God of vengeance\u2009\u2014
God of vengeance, shine! \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 2Sm 22:48; Ps 18:47-48; Jr 46:10"}, {"pk": 4043248, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 94, "verse": 2, "text": "Rise up, Judge of the earth;
repay the proud what they deserve. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 7:6; 28:4; 98:9"}, {"pk": 4043249, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 94, "verse": 3, "text": " LORD, how long will the wicked\u2009\u2014
how long will the wicked celebrate? \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 74:10; Rv 6:10"}, {"pk": 4043250, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 94, "verse": 4, "text": "They pour out arrogant words;
all the evildoers boast. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc 1Sm 2:3; Ps 31:18"}, {"pk": 4043251, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 94, "verse": 5, "text": " LORD, they crush your people;
they oppress your heritage. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Is 3:15"}, {"pk": 4043252, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 94, "verse": 6, "text": "They kill the widow and the resident alien
and murder the fatherless. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Dt 27:19; Is 10:2"}, {"pk": 4043253, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 94, "verse": 7, "text": "They say, \u201cThe LORD doesn\u2019t see it.
The God of Jacob doesn\u2019t pay attention.\u201d \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Jb 22:13; Ps 10:11"}, {"pk": 4043254, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 94, "verse": 8, "text": "Pay attention, you stupid people!
Fools, when will you be wise? \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 92:6"}, {"pk": 4043255, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 94, "verse": 9, "text": "Can the one who shaped the ear not hear,
the one who formed the eye not see? \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ex 4:11; Pr 20:12"}, {"pk": 4043256, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 94, "verse": 10, "text": "The one who instructs nations,
the one who teaches mankind knowledge\u2009\u2014
does he not discipline? \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Jb 35:11; Is 28:26"}, {"pk": 4043257, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 94, "verse": 11, "text": "The LORD knows the thoughts of mankind;
they are futile. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 139:2; Is 66:18; 1Co 3:20"}, {"pk": 4043258, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 94, "verse": 12, "text": " LORD, how happy is anyone you discipline
and teach from your law \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 25:5,9; 71:17; Is 48:17"}, {"pk": 4043259, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 94, "verse": 13, "text": "to give him relief from troubled times
until a pit is dug for the wicked. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 7:15; 9:15; Pr 26:27"}, {"pk": 4043260, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 94, "verse": 14, "text": "The LORD will not leave his people
or abandon his heritage, \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 1Sm 12:22; Rm 11:2"}, {"pk": 4043261, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 94, "verse": 15, "text": "for the administration of justice will again be righteous,
and all the upright in heart will follow [1] it. \u24d9
", "comment": "[1] Or heart will support; lit heart after
\u24d9 Ps 36:10; 64:10; 97:11"}, {"pk": 4043262, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 94, "verse": 16, "text": "Who stands up for me against the wicked?
Who takes a stand for me against evildoers? \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 59:2"}, {"pk": 4043263, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 94, "verse": 17, "text": "If the LORD had not been my helper,
I would soon rest in the silence of death. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 124:1-2"}, {"pk": 4043264, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 94, "verse": 18, "text": "If I say, \u201cMy foot is slipping,\u201d
your faithful love will support me, LORD. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 18:35; 66:9; 121:3"}, {"pk": 4043265, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 94, "verse": 19, "text": "When I am filled with cares,
your comfort brings me joy. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Is 57:18; 66:13"}, {"pk": 4043266, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 94, "verse": 20, "text": "Can a corrupt throne be your ally,
a throne that makes evil laws? \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 50:16; 58:2"}, {"pk": 4043267, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 94, "verse": 21, "text": "They band together against the life of the righteous
and condemn the innocent to death. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 2Kg 21:16; Ps 106:38; Jr 26:15"}, {"pk": 4043268, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 94, "verse": 22, "text": "But the LORD is my refuge;
my God is the rock of my protection. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 2Sm 22:3; Ps 46:1,7; 62:2,6"}, {"pk": 4043269, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 94, "verse": 23, "text": "He will pay them back for their sins
and destroy them for their evil.
The LORD our God will destroy them. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 73:27; 94:23; 101:5,8"}, {"pk": 4043270, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 95, "verse": 1, "text": "Come, let us shout joyfully to the LORD,
shout triumphantly to the rock of our salvation! \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Jb 38:7; Ps 81:1; 98:4,6"}, {"pk": 4043271, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 95, "verse": 2, "text": "Let us enter his presence with thanksgiving;
let us shout triumphantly to him in song. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 100:4; Jnh 2:9"}, {"pk": 4043272, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 95, "verse": 3, "text": "For the LORD is a great God,
a great King above all gods. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Dt 10:17; Ps 47:2; 96:4"}, {"pk": 4043273, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 95, "verse": 4, "text": "The depths of the earth are in his hand,
and the mountain peaks are his. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 135:6"}, {"pk": 4043274, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 95, "verse": 5, "text": "The sea is his; he made it.
His hands formed the dry land. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Gn 1:9-10; Ps 146:6; Jnh 1:9"}, {"pk": 4043275, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 95, "verse": 6, "text": "Come, let us worship and bow down;
let us kneel before the LORD our Maker. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 96:9; 100:3; Is 17:7"}, {"pk": 4043276, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 95, "verse": 7, "text": "For he is our God,
and we are the people of his pasture,
the sheep under his care. [1] \u24da
Today, if you hear his voice: \u24db
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 79:13
\u24db Heb 3:7-11,15; 4:7
[1] Lit sheep of his hand"}, {"pk": 4043277, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 95, "verse": 8, "text": "Do not harden your hearts as at Meribah,
as on that day at Massah in the wilderness \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Ex 17:7; Dt 6:16"}, {"pk": 4043278, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 95, "verse": 9, "text": "where your fathers tested me;
they tried me, though they had seen what I did. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Nm 14:22; Ps 78:18"}, {"pk": 4043279, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 95, "verse": 10, "text": "For forty years I was disgusted with that generation;
I said, \u201cThey are a people whose hearts go astray;
they do not know my ways.\u201d \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Dt 9:7; Ac 13:18; Heb 3:10,17"}, {"pk": 4043280, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 95, "verse": 11, "text": "So I swore in my anger,
\u201cThey will not enter my rest.\u201d \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Nm 14:23,28-30; Dt 12:9"}, {"pk": 4043281, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 96, "verse": 1, "text": "\u24d2 [1] Sing a new song to the LORD;
let the whole earth sing to the LORD. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 1Ch 16:23; Ps 98:1; Is 42:10
\u24d2 1Ch 16:23-33"}, {"pk": 4043282, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 96, "verse": 2, "text": "Sing to the LORD, bless his name;
proclaim his salvation from day to day. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Is 25:9; 52:7"}, {"pk": 4043283, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 96, "verse": 3, "text": "Declare his glory among the nations,
his wondrous works among all peoples. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 1Ch 16:9,24; Ps 145:12"}, {"pk": 4043284, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 96, "verse": 4, "text": "For the LORD is great and is highly praised;
he is feared above all gods. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 1Ch 16:25; Ps 47:2; 95:3"}, {"pk": 4043285, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 96, "verse": 5, "text": "For all the gods of the peoples are idols,
but the LORD made the heavens. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 1Ch 16:27; Jr 10:11"}, {"pk": 4043286, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 96, "verse": 6, "text": "Splendor and majesty are before him;
strength and beauty are in his sanctuary. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 104:1"}, {"pk": 4043287, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 96, "verse": 7, "text": "Ascribe to the LORD, you families of the peoples,
ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 1Ch 16:28-29; Ps 29:1"}, {"pk": 4043288, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 96, "verse": 8, "text": "Ascribe to the LORD the glory of his name; \u24da
bring an offering and enter his courts. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 79:9
\u24db Ps 100:4"}, {"pk": 4043289, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 96, "verse": 9, "text": "Worship the LORD in the splendor of his holiness; \u24dc
let the whole earth tremble before him. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 29:2
\u24dd Ps 33:8; 114:7"}, {"pk": 4043290, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 96, "verse": 10, "text": "Say among the nations: \u201cThe LORD reigns. \u24d0
The world is firmly established; it cannot be shaken. \u24d1
He judges the peoples fairly.\u201d \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 93:1; 97:1
\u24d1 1Ch 16:30
\u24d2 Ps 9:8; 67:4; 98:9"}, {"pk": 4043291, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 96, "verse": 11, "text": "Let the heavens be glad and the earth rejoice;
let the sea and all that fills it resound. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 1Ch 16:31-32; Ps 69:34; 98:7"}, {"pk": 4043292, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 96, "verse": 12, "text": "Let the fields and everything in them celebrate.
Then all the trees of the forest will shout for joy \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Is 35:1; 55:12-13"}, {"pk": 4043293, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 96, "verse": 13, "text": "before the LORD, for he is coming\u2009\u2014
for he is coming to judge the earth.
He will judge the world with righteousness
and the peoples with his faithfulness. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 98:9; Rv 19:11"}, {"pk": 4043294, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 97, "verse": 1, "text": "The LORD reigns! Let the earth rejoice;
let the many coasts and islands be glad. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 93:1; 96:10"}, {"pk": 4043295, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 97, "verse": 2, "text": "Clouds and total darkness surround him;
righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Dt 4:11; 5:20; Ps 18:11"}, {"pk": 4043296, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 97, "verse": 3, "text": "Fire goes before him
and burns up his foes on every side. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 18:8; 50:3"}, {"pk": 4043297, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 97, "verse": 4, "text": "His lightning lights up the world;
the earth sees and trembles. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ex 19:16; Ps 77:18"}, {"pk": 4043298, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 97, "verse": 5, "text": "The mountains melt like wax
at the presence of the LORD \u2009\u2014
at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Neh 1:5; Mc 1:4"}, {"pk": 4043299, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 97, "verse": 6, "text": "The heavens proclaim his righteousness; \u24db
all the peoples see his glory. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Is 40:5; 66:18
\u24db Ps 50:6"}, {"pk": 4043300, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 97, "verse": 7, "text": "All who serve carved images,
those who boast in idols, will be put to shame. \u24dd
All the gods [1] must worship him. \u24d0
", "comment": "[1] LXX, Syr read All his angels; Heb 1:6
\u24d0 Heb 1:6
\u24dd Is 44:9,11; Jr 10:14; 50:2"}, {"pk": 4043301, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 97, "verse": 8, "text": "Zion hears and is glad,
Judah\u2019s villages [2] rejoice
because of your judgments, LORD. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 48:11; Zph 3:14
[2] Lit daughters"}, {"pk": 4043302, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 97, "verse": 9, "text": "For you, LORD,
are the Most High over the whole earth;
you are exalted above all the gods. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 1Ch 16:25; Ps 95:3; 96:4"}, {"pk": 4043303, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 97, "verse": 10, "text": "You who love the LORD, hate evil! \u24d3
He protects the lives of his faithful ones; \u24d4
he rescues them from the power of the wicked. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 145:20
\u24d5 Ps 37:40
\u24d3 Am 5:15"}, {"pk": 4043304, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 97, "verse": 11, "text": "Light dawns [3] [4] for the righteous,
gladness for the upright in heart. \u24d6
", "comment": "[4] Lit Light is sown
\u24d6 Ps 112:4; Pr 4:18
[3] One Hb ms, LXX, some ancient versions read rises to shine; Ps 112:4"}, {"pk": 4043305, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 97, "verse": 12, "text": "Be glad in the LORD, you righteous ones,
and give thanks to his holy name. [5] \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 30:4; 32:11
[5] Lit to the memory of his holiness"}, {"pk": 4043306, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 98, "verse": 1, "text": "A psalm. [1] Sing a new song to the LORD, \u24d8
for he has performed wonders;
his right hand and holy arm
have won him victory. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ex 15:6; Is 52:10
\u24d8 Ps 33:3"}, {"pk": 4043307, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 98, "verse": 2, "text": "The LORD has made his victory known;
he has revealed his righteousness
in the sight of the nations. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Is 56:1; 62:2"}, {"pk": 4043308, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 98, "verse": 3, "text": "He has remembered his love
and faithfulness to the house of Israel;
all the ends of the earth
have seen our God\u2019s victory. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 22:27; Is 52:10"}, {"pk": 4043309, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 98, "verse": 4, "text": "Let the whole earth shout to the LORD;
be jubilant, shout for joy, and sing. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 66:1; 100:1; Is 44:23"}, {"pk": 4043310, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 98, "verse": 5, "text": "Sing to the LORD with the lyre,
with the lyre and melodious song. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 51:3; Is 51:3"}, {"pk": 4043311, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 98, "verse": 6, "text": "With trumpets and the blast of the ram\u2019s horn
shout triumphantly
in the presence of the LORD, our King. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Nm 10:10; 2Ch 15:14"}, {"pk": 4043312, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 98, "verse": 7, "text": "Let the sea and all that fills it,
the world and those who live in it, resound. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 1Ch 16:31-32; Ps 93:1; 97:1"}, {"pk": 4043313, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 98, "verse": 8, "text": "Let the rivers clap their hands;
let the mountains shout together for joy \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 89:12; Is 55:12"}, {"pk": 4043314, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 98, "verse": 9, "text": "before the LORD,
for he is coming to judge the earth.
He will judge the world righteously
and the peoples fairly. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 9:8; 67:4; 96:13"}, {"pk": 4043315, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 99, "verse": 1, "text": "The LORD reigns! Let the peoples tremble.
He is enthroned between the cherubim. \u24d4
Let the earth quake. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ex 25:22; 1Sm 4:4; Ezk 11:22
\u24d5 Ps 33:8"}, {"pk": 4043316, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 99, "verse": 2, "text": "The LORD is great in Zion;
he is exalted above all the peoples. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 48:1; 113:4"}, {"pk": 4043317, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 99, "verse": 3, "text": "Let them praise your great
and awe-inspiring name. \u24d7
He is holy. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 111:9
\u24d8 Is 6:3"}, {"pk": 4043318, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 99, "verse": 4, "text": "The mighty King loves justice.
You have established fairness;
you have administered justice
and righteousness in Jacob. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 33:5; 103:6; Jr 23:5"}, {"pk": 4043319, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 99, "verse": 5, "text": "Exalt the LORD our God;
bow in worship at his footstool. \u24da
He is holy. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 132:7
\u24db Is 6:3"}, {"pk": 4043320, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 99, "verse": 6, "text": "Moses and Aaron were among his priests; \u24dc
Samuel also was among those calling on his name.
They called to the LORD and he answered them. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd 1Sm 12:18
\u24dc Ex 24:6-8; Lv 8:1-30"}, {"pk": 4043321, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 99, "verse": 7, "text": "He spoke to them in a pillar of cloud; \u24d0
they kept his decrees and the statutes he gave them.
", "comment": "\u24d0 Nm 12:5; 14:14; Dt 31:15-18"}, {"pk": 4043322, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 99, "verse": 8, "text": " LORD our God, you answered them.
You were a forgiving God to them, \u24d1
but an avenger of their sinful actions. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Jr 46:28
\u24d1 Ps 78:38"}, {"pk": 4043323, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 99, "verse": 9, "text": "Exalt the LORD our God;
bow in worship at his holy mountain,
for the LORD our God is holy. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 2:6; 48:1; Ezk 20:40"}, {"pk": 4043324, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 100, "verse": 1, "text": "A psalm of thanksgiving. [1] Let the whole earth shout triumphantly to God! \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 66:1; 98:4"}, {"pk": 4043325, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 100, "verse": 2, "text": "Serve the LORD with gladness;
come before him with joyful songs. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 95:1-2; 98:4-6"}, {"pk": 4043326, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 100, "verse": 3, "text": "Acknowledge that the LORD is God.
He made us, and we are his [1] \u24d6\u2014
his people, the sheep of his pasture. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d6 Dt 32:6; Ps 95:6
[1] Alt Hb tradition, some Hb mss, LXX, Syr, Vg read and not we ourselves
\u24d7 Ps 79:13; 95:7"}, {"pk": 4043327, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 100, "verse": 4, "text": "Enter his gates with thanksgiving \u24d8
and his courts with praise.
Give thanks to him and bless his name. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 119:90; 136:1; Lm 3:22-23
\u24d9 Ps 75:1; 116:17"}, {"pk": 4043328, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 100, "verse": 5, "text": "For the LORD is good, and his faithful love endures forever;
his faithfulness, through all generations.
"}, {"pk": 4043329, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 101, "verse": 1, "text": "A psalm of David. [1] I will sing of faithful love and justice;
I will sing praise to you, LORD. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 89:1; 145:7"}, {"pk": 4043330, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 101, "verse": 2, "text": "I will pay attention to the way of integrity.
When will you come to me?
I will live with a heart of integrity in my house. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db 1Kg 9:4; Ps 119:1"}, {"pk": 4043331, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 101, "verse": 3, "text": "I will not let anything worthless guide me. [1]
I hate the practice of transgression;
it will not cling to me. \u24dc
", "comment": "[1] Lit I will not put a worthless thing in front of my eyes
\u24dc Dt 15:9; Ps 40:4"}, {"pk": 4043332, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 101, "verse": 4, "text": "A devious heart will be far from me;
I will not be involved with [2] evil. \u24dd
", "comment": "[2] Lit not know
\u24dd Pr 3:32; 14:2"}, {"pk": 4043333, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 101, "verse": 5, "text": "I will destroy anyone
who secretly slanders his neighbor; \u24d0
I cannot tolerate anyone
with haughty eyes or an arrogant heart. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 18:27; Is 5:15
\u24d0 Ps 50:20"}, {"pk": 4043334, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 101, "verse": 6, "text": "My eyes favor the faithful of the land
so that they may sit down with me.
The one who follows the way of integrity
may serve me. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 119:1; Pr 11:20"}, {"pk": 4043335, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 101, "verse": 7, "text": "No one who acts deceitfully
will live in my palace;
the one who tells lies
will not be retained here to guide me. [3] \u24d3
", "comment": "[3] Lit be established in front of my eyes
\u24d3 Ps 31:18; 52:3; 63:11"}, {"pk": 4043336, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 101, "verse": 8, "text": "Every morning I will destroy
all the wicked of the land,
wiping out all evildoers from the LORD\u2019s city. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 119:119; Jr 21:12"}, {"pk": 4043337, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 102, "verse": 1, "text": "A prayer of a suffering person who is weak and pours out his lament before the LORD. \u24d5 [1] LORD, hear my prayer;
let my cry for help come before you. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 18:6; 39:12; 61:1
\u24d5 Ps 142:2"}, {"pk": 4043338, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 102, "verse": 2, "text": "Do not hide your face from me in my day of trouble.
Listen closely to me;
answer me quickly when I call. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 27:9; 31:2; 69:17"}, {"pk": 4043339, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 102, "verse": 3, "text": "For my days vanish like smoke,
and my bones burn like a furnace. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Jb 30:30; Ps 31:10; Lm 1:13"}, {"pk": 4043340, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 102, "verse": 4, "text": "My heart is suffering, withered like grass; \u24d9
I even forget to eat my food. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Ezr 10:6; Jb 33:20
\u24d9 Ps 37:2"}, {"pk": 4043341, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 102, "verse": 5, "text": "Because of the sound of my groaning,
my flesh sticks to my bones. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Jb 19:20; Lm 4:8"}, {"pk": 4043342, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 102, "verse": 6, "text": "I am like an eagle owl,
like a little owl among the ruins. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Is 34:11; Zph 2:14"}, {"pk": 4043343, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 102, "verse": 7, "text": "I stay awake; \u24dd
I am like a solitary bird on a roof.
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 77:4"}, {"pk": 4043344, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 102, "verse": 8, "text": "My enemies taunt me all day long;
they ridicule and use my name as a curse. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 31:11; 69:19"}, {"pk": 4043345, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 102, "verse": 9, "text": "I eat ashes like bread
and mingle my drinks with tears \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 42:3; 80:5"}, {"pk": 4043346, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 102, "verse": 10, "text": "because of your indignation and wrath;
for you have picked me up and thrown me aside. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Jb 30:22"}, {"pk": 4043347, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 102, "verse": 11, "text": "My days are like a lengthening shadow,
and I wither away like grass. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Jb 8:9; Ps 109:23"}, {"pk": 4043348, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 102, "verse": 12, "text": "But you, LORD, are enthroned forever; \u24d4
your fame endures to all generations. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 135:13
\u24d4 Ps 9:7; Lm 5:19"}, {"pk": 4043349, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 102, "verse": 13, "text": "You will rise up and have compassion on Zion,
for it is time to show favor to her\u2009\u2014
the appointed time has come. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Is 60:10; Zch 1:12"}, {"pk": 4043350, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 102, "verse": 14, "text": "For your servants take delight in its stones
and favor its dust. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Neh 4:2; Lm 4:1"}, {"pk": 4043351, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 102, "verse": 15, "text": "Then the nations will fear the name of the LORD,
and all the kings of the earth your glory, \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 138:4; Is 60:3"}, {"pk": 4043352, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 102, "verse": 16, "text": "for the LORD will rebuild Zion;
he will appear in his glory. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 147:2; Is 60:1-2"}, {"pk": 4043353, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 102, "verse": 17, "text": "He will pay attention to the prayer of the destitute
and will not despise their prayer. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 22:24"}, {"pk": 4043354, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 102, "verse": 18, "text": "This will be written for a later generation,
and a people who have not yet been created will praise the LORD: \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Dt 31:19; Ps 22:30-31; 78:6"}, {"pk": 4043355, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 102, "verse": 19, "text": "He looked down from his holy heights\u2009\u2014
the LORD gazed out from heaven to earth \u24dc \u2009\u2014
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 14:2; 33:13; 53:2"}, {"pk": 4043356, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 102, "verse": 20, "text": "to hear a prisoner\u2019s groaning,
to set free those condemned to die, [1] \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 79:11
[1] Lit free sons of death"}, {"pk": 4043357, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 102, "verse": 21, "text": "so that they might declare
the name of the LORD in Zion
and his praise in Jerusalem, \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 22:22"}, {"pk": 4043358, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 102, "verse": 22, "text": "when peoples and kingdoms are assembled
to serve the LORD. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 22:27; 86:9; Zch 8:20-23"}, {"pk": 4043359, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 102, "verse": 23, "text": "He has broken my [2] strength in midcourse;
he has shortened my days. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 39:5; 89:45
[2] Some Hb mss, LXX read his"}, {"pk": 4043360, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 102, "verse": 24, "text": "I say: \u201cMy God, do not take me
in the middle of my life! [3]
Your years continue through all generations. \u24d3
", "comment": "[3] Lit my days
\u24d3 Jb 36:26; Ps 90:2"}, {"pk": 4043361, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 102, "verse": 25, "text": "Long ago you established the earth,
and the heavens are the work of your hands. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Neh 9:6; Ps 96:5; Heb 1:10-12"}, {"pk": 4043362, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 102, "verse": 26, "text": "They will perish, but you will endure;
all of them will wear out like clothing.
You will change them like a garment,
and they will pass away. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Is 34:4; 51:6; Mt 24:35"}, {"pk": 4043363, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 102, "verse": 27, "text": "But you are the same,
and your years will never end. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Mal 3:6; Jms 1:17"}, {"pk": 4043364, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 102, "verse": 28, "text": "Your servants\u2019 children will dwell securely,
and their offspring will be established before you.\u201d \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 69:36; 89:4; 112:2"}, {"pk": 4043365, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 103, "verse": 1, "text": "Of David. [1] My soul, bless the LORD,
and all that is within me, bless his holy name. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 30:4; 97:12; 104:1"}, {"pk": 4043366, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 103, "verse": 2, "text": "My soul, bless the LORD,
and do not forget all his benefits. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Dt 6:12; 8:11"}, {"pk": 4043367, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 103, "verse": 3, "text": "He forgives all your iniquity; \u24da
he heals all your diseases. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24da Is 43:25
\u24db Jr 30:17"}, {"pk": 4043368, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 103, "verse": 4, "text": "He redeems your life from the Pit; \u24dc
he crowns you with faithful love and compassion. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 49:15
\u24dd Ps 5:12"}, {"pk": 4043369, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 103, "verse": 5, "text": "He satisfies you [1] with good things; \u24d0
your youth is renewed like the eagle. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Is 40:31
[1] Lit satisfies your ornament; Hb obscure
\u24d0 Ps 107:9"}, {"pk": 4043370, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 103, "verse": 6, "text": "The LORD executes acts of righteousness
and justice for all the oppressed. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 147:7"}, {"pk": 4043371, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 103, "verse": 7, "text": "He revealed his ways to Moses, \u24d3
his deeds to the people of Israel. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 78:11; 99:7
\u24d3 Ex 33:13"}, {"pk": 4043372, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 103, "verse": 8, "text": "The LORD is compassionate and gracious,
slow to anger and abounding in faithful love. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 34:6; Nm 14:18; Neh 9:17"}, {"pk": 4043373, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 103, "verse": 9, "text": "He will not always accuse us
or be angry forever. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Is 57:16; Jr 3:12; Mc 7:19"}, {"pk": 4043374, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 103, "verse": 10, "text": "He has not dealt with us as our sins deserve
or repaid us according to our iniquities. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ezr 9:13; Lm 3:22"}, {"pk": 4043375, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 103, "verse": 11, "text": "For as high as the heavens are above the earth,
so great is his faithful love
toward those who fear him. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 36:5; 57:10"}, {"pk": 4043376, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 103, "verse": 12, "text": "As far as the east is from the west,
so far has he removed
our transgressions from us. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Is 43:25; Mc 7:19"}, {"pk": 4043377, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 103, "verse": 13, "text": "As a father has compassion on his children,
so the LORD has compassion on those who fear him. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Mal 3:17"}, {"pk": 4043378, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 103, "verse": 14, "text": "For he knows what we are made of,
remembering that we are dust. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Gn 3:19; Ps 78:39"}, {"pk": 4043379, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 103, "verse": 15, "text": "As for man, his days are like grass\u2009\u2014
he blooms like a flower of the field; \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Jb 14:2; 1Pt 1:24"}, {"pk": 4043380, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 103, "verse": 16, "text": "when the wind passes over it, it vanishes,
and its place is no longer known. [2] \u24dd
", "comment": "[2] Lit place no longer knows it
\u24dd Is 40:6-7"}, {"pk": 4043381, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 103, "verse": 17, "text": "But from eternity to eternity
the LORD\u2019s faithful love is toward those who fear him,
and his righteousness toward the grandchildren \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ex 20:6; Dt 5:10; Ps 25:6"}, {"pk": 4043382, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 103, "verse": 18, "text": "of those who keep his covenant,
who remember to observe his precepts. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Dt 7:9; Ps 25:10"}, {"pk": 4043383, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 103, "verse": 19, "text": "The LORD has established his throne in heaven,
and his kingdom rules over all. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 11:4; 47:2"}, {"pk": 4043384, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 103, "verse": 20, "text": "Bless the LORD,
all his angels of great strength,
who do his word,
obedient to his command. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 29:1; 148:2"}, {"pk": 4043385, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 103, "verse": 21, "text": "Bless the LORD, all his armies,
his servants who do his will. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 1Kg 22:19; Neh 9:6"}, {"pk": 4043386, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 103, "verse": 22, "text": "Bless the LORD, all his works
in all the places where he rules. \u24d5
My soul, bless the LORD!
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 145:10"}, {"pk": 4043387, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 104, "verse": 1, "text": "My soul, bless the LORD!
LORD my God, you are very great;
you are clothed with majesty and splendor. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 93:1; 103:22"}, {"pk": 4043388, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 104, "verse": 2, "text": "He wraps himself in light as if it were a robe,
spreading out the sky like a canopy, \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Jb 9:8; Is 40:22"}, {"pk": 4043389, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 104, "verse": 3, "text": "laying the beams of his palace
on the waters above, \u24d8
making the clouds his chariot, \u24d9
walking on the wings of the wind, \u24da
", "comment": "\u24d9 Is 19:1
\u24d8 Am 9:6
\u24da Ps 18:10"}, {"pk": 4043390, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 104, "verse": 4, "text": "and making the winds his messengers, [1]
flames of fire his servants. \u24db
", "comment": "[1] Or angels
\u24db Ps 148:8; Heb 1:7"}, {"pk": 4043391, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 104, "verse": 5, "text": "He established the earth on its foundations;
it will never be shaken. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Jb 38:4; Ps 24:2; 93:1; 96:10"}, {"pk": 4043392, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 104, "verse": 6, "text": "You covered it with the deep
as if it were a garment;
the water stood above the mountains. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Gn 7:19"}, {"pk": 4043393, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 104, "verse": 7, "text": "At your rebuke the water fled;
at the sound of your thunder they hurried away \u24d0 \u2009\u2014
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 18:15; 106:9
[2] Or away. They flowed over the mountains and went down valleys"}, {"pk": 4043394, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 104, "verse": 8, "text": "mountains rose and valleys sank [2] \u2009\u2014
to the place you established for them. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 65:6; Am 4:13"}, {"pk": 4043395, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 104, "verse": 9, "text": "You set a boundary they cannot cross;
they will never cover the earth again. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Jb 26:10; 38:10-11; Jr 5:22"}, {"pk": 4043396, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 104, "verse": 10, "text": "He causes the springs to gush into the valleys;
they flow between the mountains. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 107:35; Is 41:18"}, {"pk": 4043397, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 104, "verse": 11, "text": "They supply water for every wild beast;
the wild donkeys quench their thirst. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Jb 39:5"}, {"pk": 4043398, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 104, "verse": 12, "text": "The birds of the sky live beside the springs;
they make their voices heard among the foliage. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Mt 8:20"}, {"pk": 4043399, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 104, "verse": 13, "text": "He waters the mountains from his palace;
the earth is satisfied by the fruit of your labor. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Jb 5:10; Ps 65:9"}, {"pk": 4043400, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 104, "verse": 14, "text": "He causes grass to grow for the livestock
and provides crops for man to cultivate,
producing food from the earth, \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Jb 28:5; Ps 147:8"}, {"pk": 4043401, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 104, "verse": 15, "text": "wine that makes human hearts glad\u2009\u2014
making his face shine with oil\u2009\u2014
and bread that sustains human hearts. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Gn 18:5; Ps 141:5"}, {"pk": 4043402, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 104, "verse": 16, "text": "The trees of the LORD flourish, [3]
the cedars of Lebanon that he planted. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Nm 24:6
[3] Lit are satisfied"}, {"pk": 4043403, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 104, "verse": 17, "text": "There the birds make their nests;
storks make their homes in the pine trees. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Lv 11:19"}, {"pk": 4043404, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 104, "verse": 18, "text": "The high mountains are for the wild goats;
the cliffs are a refuge for hyraxes. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Lv 11:5; Pr 30:26"}, {"pk": 4043405, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 104, "verse": 19, "text": "He made the moon to mark the [4] festivals; [5]
the sun knows when to set. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Gn 1:14; Ps 19:6; 74:16
[5] Or the appointed times
[4] Lit moon for"}, {"pk": 4043406, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 104, "verse": 20, "text": "You bring darkness, and it becomes night,
when all the forest animals stir. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Is 45:17"}, {"pk": 4043407, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 104, "verse": 21, "text": "The young lions roar for their prey
and seek their food from God. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Jb 38:39"}, {"pk": 4043408, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 104, "verse": 22, "text": "The sun rises; they go back
and lie down in their dens. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Jb 37:8"}, {"pk": 4043409, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 104, "verse": 23, "text": "Man goes out to his work
and to his labor until evening. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Gn 3:19"}, {"pk": 4043410, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 104, "verse": 24, "text": "How countless are your works, LORD!
In wisdom you have made them all;
the earth is full of your creatures. [6] \u24d3
", "comment": "[6] Lit possessions
\u24d3 Pr 3:19; Jr 10:12; 51:15"}, {"pk": 4043411, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 104, "verse": 25, "text": "Here is the sea, vast and wide,
teeming with creatures beyond number\u2009\u2014
living things both large and small. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Gn 1:21; Ps 69:34"}, {"pk": 4043412, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 104, "verse": 26, "text": "There the ships move about,
and Leviathan, which you formed to play there. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Jb 41:1; Ps 74:14; Is 27:1"}, {"pk": 4043413, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 104, "verse": 27, "text": "All of them wait for you
to give them their food at the right time. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 136:25; 145:15; 147:9"}, {"pk": 4043414, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 104, "verse": 28, "text": "When you give it to them,
they gather it;
when you open your hand,
they are satisfied with good things. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 145:16"}, {"pk": 4043415, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 104, "verse": 29, "text": "When you hide your face,
they are terrified;
when you take away their breath,
they die and return to the dust. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Jb 10:9; Ps 90:3"}, {"pk": 4043416, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 104, "verse": 30, "text": "When you send your breath, [7]
they are created,
and you renew the surface of the ground. \u24d9
", "comment": "[7] Or Spirit
\u24d9 Jb 33:4"}, {"pk": 4043417, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 104, "verse": 31, "text": "May the glory of the LORD endure forever;
may the LORD rejoice in his works. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 72:17"}, {"pk": 4043418, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 104, "verse": 32, "text": "He looks at the earth, and it trembles;
he touches the mountains,
and they pour out smoke. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ex 19:18; Ps 144:5"}, {"pk": 4043419, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 104, "verse": 33, "text": "I will sing to the LORD all my life;
I will sing praise to my God while I live. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 63:4; 146:2"}, {"pk": 4043420, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 104, "verse": 34, "text": "May my meditation be pleasing to him;
I will rejoice in the LORD. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 19:14"}, {"pk": 4043421, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 104, "verse": 35, "text": "May sinners vanish from the earth
and wicked people be no more. \u24d0
My soul, bless the LORD!
Hallelujah!
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 37:10; 59:13"}, {"pk": 4043422, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 105, "verse": 1, "text": "Give thanks to the LORD, call on his name;
proclaim his deeds among the peoples. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 9:11; Is 12:4"}, {"pk": 4043423, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 105, "verse": 2, "text": "Sing to him, sing praise to him;
tell about all his wondrous works! \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 96:3"}, {"pk": 4043424, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 105, "verse": 3, "text": "Honor his holy name;
let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 33:21"}, {"pk": 4043425, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 105, "verse": 4, "text": "Seek the LORD and his strength;
seek his face always. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 27:8; 63:2"}, {"pk": 4043426, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 105, "verse": 5, "text": "Remember the wondrous works he has done,
his wonders, and the judgments he has pronounced, [1] \u24d5
", "comment": "[1] Lit judgments of his mouth
\u24d5 Ps 77:11; 119:13"}, {"pk": 4043427, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 105, "verse": 6, "text": "you offspring of Abraham his servant,
Jacob\u2019s descendants\u2009\u2014\u2009his chosen ones. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 135:4"}, {"pk": 4043428, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 105, "verse": 7, "text": "He is the LORD our God;
his judgments govern the whole earth. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Is 26:9"}, {"pk": 4043429, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 105, "verse": 8, "text": "He remembers his covenant forever,
the promise he ordained
for a thousand generations \u24d8 \u2009\u2014
", "comment": "\u24d8 Dt 7:9; Ps 106:45; Lk 1:42"}, {"pk": 4043430, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 105, "verse": 9, "text": "the covenant he made with Abraham,
swore [2] to Isaac, \u24d9
", "comment": "[2] Lit and his oath
\u24d9 Gn 12:7; 22:16-18"}, {"pk": 4043431, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 105, "verse": 10, "text": "and confirmed to Jacob as a decree
and to Israel as a permanent covenant: \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Gn 28:13-15"}, {"pk": 4043432, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 105, "verse": 11, "text": "\u201cI will give the land of Canaan to you
as your inherited portion.\u201d \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Gn 13:15; 15:18; Ps 78:55"}, {"pk": 4043433, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 105, "verse": 12, "text": "When they were few in number,
very few indeed,
and resident aliens in Canaan, \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Gn 34:30; Dt 7:7"}, {"pk": 4043434, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 105, "verse": 13, "text": "wandering from nation to nation
and from one kingdom to another, \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Dt 26:5"}, {"pk": 4043435, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 105, "verse": 14, "text": "he allowed no one to oppress them;
he rebuked kings on their behalf: \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Gn 12:17; 20:3,7"}, {"pk": 4043436, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 105, "verse": 15, "text": "\u201cDo not touch my anointed ones, \u24d1
or harm my prophets.\u201d \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d1 Gn 20:6-7; 26:11
\u24d2 1Ch 16:8-22"}, {"pk": 4043437, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 105, "verse": 16, "text": "He called down famine against the land
and destroyed the entire food supply. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Gn 41:54; Lv 26:26; Ezk 4:16"}, {"pk": 4043438, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 105, "verse": 17, "text": "He had sent a man ahead of them\u2009\u2014
Joseph, who was sold as a slave. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Gn 37:28-36; 45:5; Ac 7:9"}, {"pk": 4043439, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 105, "verse": 18, "text": "They hurt his feet with shackles;
his neck was put in an iron collar. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Gn 39:20"}, {"pk": 4043440, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 105, "verse": 19, "text": "Until the time his prediction came true,
the word of the LORD tested him. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Gn 40:20-21"}, {"pk": 4043441, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 105, "verse": 20, "text": "The king sent for him and released him;
the ruler of peoples set him free. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Gn 41:14"}, {"pk": 4043442, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 105, "verse": 21, "text": "He made him master of his household,
ruler over all his possessions \u24d8 \u2009\u2014
", "comment": "\u24d8 Gn 41:40-43"}, {"pk": 4043443, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 105, "verse": 22, "text": "binding [3] his officials at will
and instructing his elders. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Gn 41:44
[3] LXX, Syr, Vg read teaching"}, {"pk": 4043444, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 105, "verse": 23, "text": "Then Israel went to Egypt;
Jacob lived as an alien in the land of Ham. [4] \u24da
", "comment": "[4] = Egypt, also in v. 27
\u24da Gn 46:6; Ac 7:15; 13:17"}, {"pk": 4043445, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 105, "verse": 24, "text": "The LORD [5] made his people very fruitful;
he made them more numerous than their foes, \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ex 1:7,9; Dt 26:5
[5] Lit He"}, {"pk": 4043446, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 105, "verse": 25, "text": "whose hearts he turned to hate his people
and to deal deceptively with his servants. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Ex 1:8-14; Ac 7:19"}, {"pk": 4043447, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 105, "verse": 26, "text": "He sent Moses his servant,
and Aaron, whom he had chosen. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ex 3:10; 4:12,14"}, {"pk": 4043448, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 105, "verse": 27, "text": "They performed his miraculous signs among them,
and wonders in the land of Ham. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ex 7:3; 11:9-10; Ps 78:43-51"}, {"pk": 4043449, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 105, "verse": 28, "text": "He sent darkness, and it became dark\u2009\u2014
for did they not defy his commands? \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ex 10:21-23; Ps 99:7"}, {"pk": 4043450, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 105, "verse": 29, "text": "He turned their water into blood
and caused their fish to die. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ex 7:20-21"}, {"pk": 4043451, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 105, "verse": 30, "text": "Their land was overrun with frogs,
even in their royal chambers. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ex 8:3,6"}, {"pk": 4043452, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 105, "verse": 31, "text": "He spoke, and insects came \u24d4 \u2009\u2014
gnats throughout their country. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ex 8:21
\u24d5 Ex 8:16-17"}, {"pk": 4043453, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 105, "verse": 32, "text": "He gave them hail for rain,
and lightning throughout their land. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ex 9:23-25"}, {"pk": 4043454, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 105, "verse": 33, "text": "He struck their vines and fig trees
and shattered the trees of their territory. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 78:47"}, {"pk": 4043455, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 105, "verse": 34, "text": "He spoke, and locusts came\u2009\u2014
young locusts without number.
"}, {"pk": 4043456, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 105, "verse": 35, "text": "They devoured all the vegetation in their land
and consumed the produce of their land. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ex 10:12-15"}, {"pk": 4043457, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 105, "verse": 36, "text": "He struck all the firstborn in their land,
all their first progeny. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ex 12:29; 13:15; Ps 78:51"}, {"pk": 4043458, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 105, "verse": 37, "text": "Then he brought Israel out with silver and gold,
and no one among his tribes stumbled. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Ex 12:35-36"}, {"pk": 4043459, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 105, "verse": 38, "text": "Egypt was glad when they left,
for the dread of Israel [6] had fallen on them. \u24db
", "comment": "[6] Lit them
\u24db Ex 12:33; 15:16"}, {"pk": 4043460, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 105, "verse": 39, "text": "He spread a cloud as a covering
and gave a fire to light up the night. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Ex 13:21; Neh 9:12; Ps 78:14"}, {"pk": 4043461, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 105, "verse": 40, "text": "They asked, and he brought quail
and satisfied them with bread from heaven. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ex 16:15; Ps 78:24"}, {"pk": 4043462, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 105, "verse": 41, "text": "He opened a rock, and water gushed out;
it flowed like a stream in the desert. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ex 17:6; Nm 20:11; Ps 78:15"}, {"pk": 4043463, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 105, "verse": 42, "text": "For he remembered his holy promise
to Abraham his servant. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ex 2:24"}, {"pk": 4043464, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 105, "verse": 43, "text": "He brought his people out with rejoicing,
his chosen ones with shouts of joy. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ex 15:1; Ps 106:12"}, {"pk": 4043465, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 105, "verse": 44, "text": "He gave them the lands of the nations,
and they inherited
what other peoples had worked for. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Jos 24:13; Ps 78:55"}, {"pk": 4043466, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 105, "verse": 45, "text": "All this happened
so that they might keep his statutes
and obey his instructions. \u24d4
Hallelujah!
", "comment": "\u24d4 Dt 4:1,40; Ps 78:7"}, {"pk": 4043467, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 106, "verse": 1, "text": "Hallelujah!
Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good;
his faithful love endures forever. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 1Ch 16:34,41; Ps 100:5"}, {"pk": 4043468, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 106, "verse": 2, "text": "Who can declare the LORD\u2019s mighty acts
or proclaim all the praise due him? \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 145:4,12; 150:2"}, {"pk": 4043469, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 106, "verse": 3, "text": "How happy are those who uphold justice,
who practice righteousness at all times. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 15:2"}, {"pk": 4043470, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 106, "verse": 4, "text": "Remember me, LORD,
when you show favor to your people. \u24d8
Come to me with your salvation
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 119:132"}, {"pk": 4043471, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 106, "verse": 5, "text": "so that I may enjoy the prosperity
of your chosen ones,
rejoice in the joy of your nation,
and boast about your heritage. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Dt 32:9; Ps 105:6,43"}, {"pk": 4043472, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 106, "verse": 6, "text": "Both we and our fathers have sinned;
we have done wrong and have acted wickedly. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Lv 26:40; Jr 3:25; 14:20"}, {"pk": 4043473, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 106, "verse": 7, "text": "Our fathers in Egypt did not grasp
the significance of your wondrous works
or remember your many acts of faithful love;
instead, they rebelled by the sea\u2009\u2014\u2009the Red Sea. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ex 14:10-12; Ps 78:17"}, {"pk": 4043474, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 106, "verse": 8, "text": "Yet he saved them for his name\u2019s sake,
to make his power known. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Ex 9:16; Ezk 20:9"}, {"pk": 4043475, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 106, "verse": 9, "text": "He rebuked the Red Sea, and it dried up;
he led them through the depths as through a desert. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 18:15; 104:7; Is 63:11-13"}, {"pk": 4043476, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 106, "verse": 10, "text": "He saved them from the power of the adversary;
he redeemed them from the power of the enemy. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ex 14:30; Ps 107:2"}, {"pk": 4043477, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 106, "verse": 11, "text": "Water covered their foes;
not one of them remained. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ex 14:27-28; 15:5; Ps 78:53"}, {"pk": 4043478, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 106, "verse": 12, "text": "Then they believed his promises
and sang his praise. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ex 14:31; 15:1-21; Ps 105:43"}, {"pk": 4043479, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 106, "verse": 13, "text": "They soon forgot his works
and would not wait for his counsel. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ex 15:24; Ps 78:11; 107:11"}, {"pk": 4043480, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 106, "verse": 14, "text": "They were seized with craving in the wilderness
and tested God in the desert. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Nm 11:4; Ps 78:18"}, {"pk": 4043481, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 106, "verse": 15, "text": "He gave them what they asked for,
but sent a wasting disease among them. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Nm 11:31; Ps 78:29"}, {"pk": 4043482, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 106, "verse": 16, "text": "In the camp they were envious of Moses
and of Aaron, the LORD\u2019s holy one. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Nm 16:1-3"}, {"pk": 4043483, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 106, "verse": 17, "text": "The earth opened up and swallowed Dathan;
it covered the assembly of Abiram. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Nm 16:31-32; Dt 11:6"}, {"pk": 4043484, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 106, "verse": 18, "text": "Fire blazed throughout their assembly;
flames consumed the wicked. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Nm 16:35"}, {"pk": 4043485, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 106, "verse": 19, "text": "At Horeb they made a calf
and worshiped the cast metal image. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ex 32:4; Dt 9:8; Ac 7:41"}, {"pk": 4043486, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 106, "verse": 20, "text": "They exchanged their glory [1] [2]
for the image of a grass-eating ox. \u24da
", "comment": "[2] = God
\u24da Jr 2:11; Rm 1:23
[1] Alt Hb tradition reads his glory, or my glory"}, {"pk": 4043487, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 106, "verse": 21, "text": "They forgot God their Savior,
who did great things in Egypt, \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Dt 10:21; Ps 78:11"}, {"pk": 4043488, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 106, "verse": 22, "text": "wondrous works in the land of Ham, [3]
awe-inspiring acts at the Red Sea. \u24dc
", "comment": "[3] = Egypt
\u24dc Ps 105:27"}, {"pk": 4043489, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 106, "verse": 23, "text": "So he said he would have destroyed them\u2009\u2014
if Moses his chosen one
had not stood before him in the breach
to turn his wrath away from destroying them. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ex 32:10; Dt 9:14; Ezk 20:8"}, {"pk": 4043490, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 106, "verse": 24, "text": "They despised the pleasant land
and did not believe his promise. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Nm 14:31; Dt 9:23; Heb 3:19"}, {"pk": 4043491, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 106, "verse": 25, "text": "They grumbled in their tents
and did not listen to the LORD. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Nm 14:2; Dt 1:27"}, {"pk": 4043492, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 106, "verse": 26, "text": "So he raised his hand against them with an oath
that he would make them fall in the desert \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Nm 14:28-35; Ezk 20:15; Heb 3:11"}, {"pk": 4043493, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 106, "verse": 27, "text": "and would disperse their descendants [4]
among the nations,
scattering them throughout the lands. \u24d3
", "comment": "[4] Syr; MT reads would make their descendants fall
\u24d3 Lv 26:33; Dt 4:27; Ps 44:11"}, {"pk": 4043494, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 106, "verse": 28, "text": "They aligned themselves with Baal of Peor
and ate sacrifices offered to lifeless gods. [5] \u24d4
", "comment": "[5] Lit sacrifices for dead ones
\u24d4 Nm 25:3; Dt 4:3; Hs 9:10"}, {"pk": 4043495, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 106, "verse": 29, "text": "They angered the LORD with their deeds,
and a plague broke out against them. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Nm 25:4"}, {"pk": 4043496, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 106, "verse": 30, "text": "But Phinehas stood up and intervened,
and the plague was stopped. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Nm 25:7-8"}, {"pk": 4043497, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 106, "verse": 31, "text": "It was credited to him as righteousness
throughout all generations to come. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Gn 15:6; Nm 25:10-13"}, {"pk": 4043498, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 106, "verse": 32, "text": "They angered the LORD at the Waters of Meribah,
and Moses suffered [6] because of them; \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Nm 20:2-13; Ps 81:7
[6] Lit and it was evil for Moses"}, {"pk": 4043499, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 106, "verse": 33, "text": "for they embittered his spirit, [7]
and he spoke rashly with his lips. \u24d9
", "comment": "[7] Some Hb mss, LXX, Syr, Jer; other Hb mss read they rebelled against his Spirit
\u24d9 Ps 78:40; Is 63:10"}, {"pk": 4043500, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 106, "verse": 34, "text": "They did not destroy the peoples
as the LORD had commanded them \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Dt 7:2,16; Jdg 1:21,27-36"}, {"pk": 4043501, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 106, "verse": 35, "text": "but mingled with the nations
and adopted their ways. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Jdg 3:5-6"}, {"pk": 4043502, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 106, "verse": 36, "text": "They served their idols,
which became a snare to them. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Dt 7:16; Jdg 2:12"}, {"pk": 4043503, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 106, "verse": 37, "text": "They sacrificed their sons and daughters to demons. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Lv 17:7; Dt 32:17"}, {"pk": 4043504, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 106, "verse": 38, "text": "They shed innocent blood\u2009\u2014
the blood of their sons and daughters
whom they sacrificed to the idols of Canaan;
so the land became polluted with blood. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Nm 35:33; Is 24:5"}, {"pk": 4043505, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 106, "verse": 39, "text": "They defiled themselves by their actions
and prostituted themselves by their deeds. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Lv 18:24; Ezk 20:18,30-31"}, {"pk": 4043506, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 106, "verse": 40, "text": "Therefore the LORD\u2019s anger burned against his people,
and he abhorred his own inheritance. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Dt 32:19; Ps 78:59"}, {"pk": 4043507, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 106, "verse": 41, "text": "He handed them over to the nations;
those who hated them ruled over them. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Jdg 2:14; Neh 9:27"}, {"pk": 4043508, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 106, "verse": 42, "text": "Their enemies oppressed them,
and they were subdued under their power. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Jdg 4:3; 10:12"}, {"pk": 4043509, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 106, "verse": 43, "text": "He rescued them many times,
but they continued to rebel deliberately
and were beaten down by their iniquity. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Jdg 2:16-18; Ps 81:12"}, {"pk": 4043510, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 106, "verse": 44, "text": "When he heard their cry,
he took note of their distress, \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Jdg 3:3; 6:7; 10:10"}, {"pk": 4043511, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 106, "verse": 45, "text": "remembered his covenant with them,
and relented according to the abundance
of his faithful love. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Lv 26:42; Ps 105:8"}, {"pk": 4043512, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 106, "verse": 46, "text": "He caused them to be pitied
before all their captors. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 1Kg 8:50; 2Ch 30:9; Ezr 9:9"}, {"pk": 4043513, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 106, "verse": 47, "text": "Save us, LORD our God,
and gather us from the nations,
so that we may give thanks to your holy name
and rejoice in your praise. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 107:3; 147:2"}, {"pk": 4043514, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 106, "verse": 48, "text": "Blessed be the LORD God of Israel,
from everlasting to everlasting. \u24da
Let all the people say, \u201cAmen!\u201d
Hallelujah! \u24db
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 41:13; 72:18; 89:52
\u24db 1Ch 16:35-36"}, {"pk": 4043515, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 107, "verse": 1, "text": "Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good;
his faithful love endures forever. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc 1Ch 16:34; Ps 100:5; 106:1"}, {"pk": 4043516, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 107, "verse": 2, "text": "Let the redeemed of the LORD proclaim
that he has redeemed them from the power of the foe \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 78:42; 106:10"}, {"pk": 4043517, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 107, "verse": 3, "text": "and has gathered them from the lands\u2009\u2014
from the east and the west,
from the north and the south. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Is 11:12; 43:5; Ezk 20:34"}, {"pk": 4043518, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 107, "verse": 4, "text": "Some [1] wandered in the desolate wilderness,
finding no way to a city where they could live. \u24d1
", "comment": "[1] Lit They, also in vv. 10,23
\u24d1 Nm 14:33; 32:13"}, {"pk": 4043519, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 107, "verse": 5, "text": "They were hungry and thirsty;
their spirits failed [2] within them. \u24d2
", "comment": "[2] Lit their soul fainted
\u24d2 Ps 77:3"}, {"pk": 4043520, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 107, "verse": 6, "text": "Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble;
he rescued them from their distress. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 106:44"}, {"pk": 4043521, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 107, "verse": 7, "text": "He led them by the right path
to go to a city where they could live. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Jr 31:9"}, {"pk": 4043522, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 107, "verse": 8, "text": "Let them give thanks to the LORD
for his faithful love
and his wondrous works for all humanity. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 75:1"}, {"pk": 4043523, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 107, "verse": 9, "text": "For he has satisfied the thirsty
and filled the hungry with good things. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 22:26; 34:10; Lk 1:53"}, {"pk": 4043524, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 107, "verse": 10, "text": "Others sat in darkness and gloom [3] \u2009\u2014
prisoners in cruel chains \u24d7 \u2009\u2014
", "comment": "[3] Or the shadow of death, also in v. 14
\u24d7 Ps 102:20; Is 42:7; Lk 1:79"}, {"pk": 4043525, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 107, "verse": 11, "text": "because they rebelled against God\u2019s commands
and despised the counsel of the Most High. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 2Ch 36:16; Ps 78:40; 106:7"}, {"pk": 4043526, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 107, "verse": 12, "text": "He broke their spirits [4] with hard labor;
they stumbled, and there was no one to help. \u24d9
", "comment": "[4] Lit hearts
\u24d9 Ex 6:9; Dt 26:6; Is 14:3"}, {"pk": 4043527, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 107, "verse": 13, "text": "Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble;
he saved them from their distress. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Ex 2:23-25"}, {"pk": 4043528, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 107, "verse": 14, "text": "He brought them out of darkness and gloom
and broke their chains apart. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Jr 2:20"}, {"pk": 4043529, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 107, "verse": 15, "text": "Let them give thanks to the LORD
for his faithful love
and his wondrous works for all humanity. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 75:1"}, {"pk": 4043530, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 107, "verse": 16, "text": "For he has broken down the bronze gates
and cut through the iron bars. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Is 45:1-2"}, {"pk": 4043531, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 107, "verse": 17, "text": "Fools suffered affliction
because of their rebellious ways and their iniquities. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Jr 30:14-15"}, {"pk": 4043532, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 107, "verse": 18, "text": "They loathed all food
and came near the gates of death. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Jb 33:20"}, {"pk": 4043533, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 107, "verse": 19, "text": "Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble;
he saved them from their distress. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Nm 21:7-9"}, {"pk": 4043534, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 107, "verse": 20, "text": "He sent his word and healed them;
he rescued them from the Pit. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Jb 33:28,30; Ps 30:3"}, {"pk": 4043535, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 107, "verse": 21, "text": "Let them give thanks to the LORD
for his faithful love
and his wondrous works for all humanity. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 75:1"}, {"pk": 4043536, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 107, "verse": 22, "text": "Let them offer sacrifices of thanksgiving
and announce his works with shouts of joy. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 9:11; 105:43; 116:17"}, {"pk": 4043537, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 107, "verse": 23, "text": "Others went to sea in ships,
conducting trade on the vast water. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Is 42:10"}, {"pk": 4043538, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 107, "verse": 24, "text": "They saw the LORD\u2019s works,
his wondrous works in the deep. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Is 33:21"}, {"pk": 4043539, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 107, "verse": 25, "text": "He spoke and raised a stormy wind
that stirred up the waves of the sea. [5] \u24d8
", "comment": "[5] Lit of it
\u24d8 Ps 93:3-4; Ezk 26:19"}, {"pk": 4043540, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 107, "verse": 26, "text": "Rising up to the sky, sinking down to the depths,
their courage [6] melting away in anguish, \u24d9
", "comment": "[6] Lit souls
\u24d9 Ps 22:14; 119:28"}, {"pk": 4043541, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 107, "verse": 27, "text": "they reeled and staggered like a drunkard,
and all their skill was useless. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Jb 12:25; Is 29:9"}, {"pk": 4043542, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 107, "verse": 28, "text": "Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble,
and he brought them out of their distress. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Jnh 1:14; Mk 4:39"}, {"pk": 4043543, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 107, "verse": 29, "text": "He stilled the storm to a whisper,
and the waves of the sea [7] were hushed. \u24dc
", "comment": "[7] Lit of them
\u24dc Ps 89:9; Mt 8:26; Lk 8:24"}, {"pk": 4043544, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 107, "verse": 30, "text": "They rejoiced when the waves [8] grew quiet.
Then he guided them to the harbor they longed for. \u24dd
", "comment": "[8] Lit when they
\u24dd Ex 15:13; Ps 78:72"}, {"pk": 4043545, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 107, "verse": 31, "text": "Let them give thanks to the LORD
for his faithful love
and his wondrous works for all humanity. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 75:1"}, {"pk": 4043546, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 107, "verse": 32, "text": "Let them exalt him in the assembly of the people
and praise him in the council of the elders. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 22:22,25"}, {"pk": 4043547, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 107, "verse": 33, "text": "He turns rivers into desert,
springs into thirsty ground, \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Is 42:15; 50:2"}, {"pk": 4043548, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 107, "verse": 34, "text": "and fruitful land into salty wasteland,
because of the wickedness of its inhabitants. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Gn 19:24-28; Dt 29:23"}, {"pk": 4043549, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 107, "verse": 35, "text": "He turns a desert into a pool,
dry land into springs. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Is 35:6-7; 41:18"}, {"pk": 4043550, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 107, "verse": 36, "text": "He causes the hungry to settle there,
and they establish a city where they can live. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 60:9; 146:7"}, {"pk": 4043551, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 107, "verse": 37, "text": "They sow fields and plant vineyards
that yield a fruitful harvest. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Is 65:21; Am 9:14"}, {"pk": 4043552, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 107, "verse": 38, "text": "He blesses them, and they multiply greatly; \u24d7
he does not let their livestock decrease. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Dt 7:14
\u24d7 Gn 12:2; Ex 1:7"}, {"pk": 4043553, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 107, "verse": 39, "text": "When they are diminished and are humbled
by cruel oppression and sorrow, \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 44:25"}, {"pk": 4043554, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 107, "verse": 40, "text": "he pours contempt on nobles \u24da
and makes them wander in a trackless wasteland. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Jb 12:24
\u24da Jb 12:21"}, {"pk": 4043555, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 107, "verse": 41, "text": "But he lifts the needy out of their suffering \u24dc
and makes their families multiply like flocks. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dc 1Sm 2:8; Ps 113:7-8
\u24dd Jb 21:11"}, {"pk": 4043556, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 107, "verse": 42, "text": "The upright see it and rejoice, \u24d0
and all injustice shuts its mouth. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Jb 5:16
\u24d0 Jb 22:19; Ps 64:10"}, {"pk": 4043557, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 107, "verse": 43, "text": "Let whoever is wise pay attention to these things
and consider the LORD\u2019s acts of faithful love. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 64:9; Hs 14:9"}, {"pk": 4043558, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 108, "verse": 1, "text": "A song. A psalm of David. [1] My heart is confident, God;
I will sing; I will sing praises
with the whole of my being. [1] \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 59:17; 112:7
[1] Lit praises, even my glory"}, {"pk": 4043559, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 108, "verse": 2, "text": "Wake up, harp and lyre!
I will wake up the dawn. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Jdg 5:12; Ps 33:2; 81:2"}, {"pk": 4043560, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 108, "verse": 3, "text": "I will praise you, LORD, among the peoples;
I will sing praises to you among the nations. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 2Sm 22:50; Ps 9:11; 18:49"}, {"pk": 4043561, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 108, "verse": 4, "text": "For your faithful love is higher than the heavens,
and your faithfulness reaches to the clouds. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 36:5; 103:11; Lm 3:22-23"}, {"pk": 4043562, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 108, "verse": 5, "text": "God, be exalted above the heavens, \u24d7
and let your glory be over the whole earth. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 57:7-11
\u24d7 Ps 113:4"}, {"pk": 4043563, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 108, "verse": 6, "text": "Save with your right hand and answer me
so that those you love may be rescued. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 17:7; 20:6; 138:7"}, {"pk": 4043564, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 108, "verse": 7, "text": "God has spoken in his sanctuary: [2]
\u201cI will celebrate!
I will divide up Shechem. \u24da
I will apportion the Valley of Succoth. \u24db
", "comment": "[2] Or has promised by his holy nature
\u24da Gn 12:6; 33:18
\u24db Gn 33:17"}, {"pk": 4043565, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 108, "verse": 8, "text": "Gilead is mine, Manasseh is mine,
and Ephraim is my helmet; \u24dc
Judah is my scepter. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Gn 49:10
\u24dc Dt 33:17; Jos 13:31"}, {"pk": 4043566, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 108, "verse": 9, "text": "Moab is my washbasin; \u24d0
I throw my sandal on Edom. \u24d1
I shout in triumph over Philistia.\u201d \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 2Sm 8:1
\u24d0 2Sm 8:2
\u24d1 2Sm 8:14"}, {"pk": 4043567, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 108, "verse": 10, "text": "Who will bring me to the fortified city?
Who will lead me to Edom? \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Jr 1:18"}, {"pk": 4043568, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 108, "verse": 11, "text": "God, haven\u2019t you rejected us?
God, you do not march out with our armies. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 44:9"}, {"pk": 4043569, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 108, "verse": 12, "text": "Give us aid against the foe,
for human help is worthless. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 146:3"}, {"pk": 4043570, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 108, "verse": 13, "text": "With God we will perform valiantly; \u24d6
he will trample our foes. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 60:5-12
\u24d6 Nm 24:18; Ps 44:5; 118:15-16"}, {"pk": 4043571, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 109, "verse": 1, "text": "For the choir director. A psalm of David. [1] God of my praise, do not be silent. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 28:1; 83:1"}, {"pk": 4043572, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 109, "verse": 2, "text": "For wicked and deceitful mouths open against me;
they speak against me with lying tongues. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 10:7; 52:4; 120:2"}, {"pk": 4043573, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 109, "verse": 3, "text": "They surround me with hateful words
and attack me without cause. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 35:7; 69:4; Jn 15:25"}, {"pk": 4043574, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 109, "verse": 4, "text": "In return for my love they accuse me,
but I continue to pray. [1] \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 69:13
[1] Lit but I, prayer"}, {"pk": 4043575, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 109, "verse": 5, "text": "They repay me evil for good,
and hatred for my love. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 35:12; 38:20"}, {"pk": 4043576, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 109, "verse": 6, "text": "Set a wicked person over him;
let an accuser [2] stand at his right hand. \u24dd
", "comment": "[2] Or adversary
\u24dd Zch 3:1"}, {"pk": 4043577, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 109, "verse": 7, "text": "When he is judged, let him be found guilty,
and let his prayer be counted as sin. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 1:5; Pr 28:9"}, {"pk": 4043578, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 109, "verse": 8, "text": "Let his days be few;
let another take over his position. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 55:23; Ac 1:20"}, {"pk": 4043579, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 109, "verse": 9, "text": "Let his children be fatherless
and his wife a widow. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ex 22:24"}, {"pk": 4043580, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 109, "verse": 10, "text": "Let his children wander as beggars,
searching for food far [3] from their demolished homes. \u24d3
", "comment": "[3] LXX reads beggars, driven far
\u24d3 Jb 30:5-8; Ps 59:15"}, {"pk": 4043581, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 109, "verse": 11, "text": "Let a creditor seize all he has;
let strangers plunder what he has worked for. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Dt 28:43-44; Lm 5:2"}, {"pk": 4043582, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 109, "verse": 12, "text": "Let no one show him kindness,
and let no one be gracious to his fatherless children. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Jb 5:4"}, {"pk": 4043583, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 109, "verse": 13, "text": "Let the line of his descendants be cut off;
let their name be blotted out in the next generation. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Jb 18:17,19; Ps 9:5; Pr 10:7"}, {"pk": 4043584, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 109, "verse": 14, "text": "Let the iniquity of his fathers
be remembered before the LORD, \u24d7
and do not let his mother\u2019s sin be blotted out. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ex 20:5; Nm 14:18
\u24d8 Neh 4:5; Jr 18:23"}, {"pk": 4043585, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 109, "verse": 15, "text": "Let their sins [4] always remain before the LORD,
and let him remove [5] all memory of them from the earth. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 34:16; 90:8; Jr 16:17
[4] Lit Let them
[5] Or cut off"}, {"pk": 4043586, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 109, "verse": 16, "text": "For he did not think to show kindness,
but pursued the suffering, needy, and brokenhearted
in order to put them to death. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 34:18; 94:6"}, {"pk": 4043587, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 109, "verse": 17, "text": "He loved cursing\u2009\u2014\u2009let it fall on him;
he took no delight in blessing\u2009\u2014\u2009let it be far from him. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Pr 14:14; Ezk 35:6; Mt 7:2"}, {"pk": 4043588, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 109, "verse": 18, "text": "He wore cursing like his coat\u2009\u2014
let it enter his body like water
and go into his bones like oil. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Nm 5:22"}, {"pk": 4043589, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 109, "verse": 19, "text": "Let it be like a robe he wraps around himself,
like a belt he always wears. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 73:26"}, {"pk": 4043590, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 109, "verse": 20, "text": "Let this be the LORD\u2019s payment to my accusers,
to those who speak evil against me. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 54:5; 94:23; Is 3:11"}, {"pk": 4043591, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 109, "verse": 21, "text": "But you, LORD, my Lord,
deal kindly with me for your name\u2019s sake; \u24d1
because your faithful love is good, rescue me. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 79:9; 106:8
\u24d2 Ps 69:16"}, {"pk": 4043592, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 109, "verse": 22, "text": "For I am suffering and needy; \u24d3
my heart is wounded within me. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 143:4
\u24d3 Ps 40:17; 86:1"}, {"pk": 4043593, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 109, "verse": 23, "text": "I fade away like a lengthening shadow; \u24d5
I am shaken off like a locust.
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 102:11"}, {"pk": 4043594, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 109, "verse": 24, "text": "My knees are weak from fasting,
and my body is emaciated. [6] \u24d6
", "comment": "[6] Lit denied from fat
\u24d6 Jb 16:8; Ps 35:13"}, {"pk": 4043595, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 109, "verse": 25, "text": "I have become an object of ridicule to my accusers; [7]
when they see me, they shake their heads in scorn. \u24d7
", "comment": "[7] Lit to them
\u24d7 Ps 22:6-7; 69:19"}, {"pk": 4043596, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 109, "verse": 26, "text": "Help me, LORD my God;
save me according to your faithful love \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 119:86"}, {"pk": 4043597, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 109, "verse": 27, "text": "so they may know that this is your hand
and that you, LORD, have done it. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Jb 37:7"}, {"pk": 4043598, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 109, "verse": 28, "text": "Though they curse, you will bless.
When they rise up, they will be put to shame,
but your servant will rejoice. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da 2Sm 16:11-12; Is 65:14"}, {"pk": 4043599, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 109, "verse": 29, "text": "My accusers will be clothed with disgrace;
they will wear their shame like a cloak. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Jb 8:22; Ps 35:26; 132:18"}, {"pk": 4043600, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 109, "verse": 30, "text": "I will fervently thank the LORD with my mouth;
I will praise him in the presence of many. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 22:22,25; 35:18; 111:1"}, {"pk": 4043601, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 109, "verse": 31, "text": "For he stands at the right hand of the needy
to save him from those who would condemn him. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 16:8; 110:5; 121:5"}, {"pk": 4043602, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 110, "verse": 1, "text": "A psalm of David. [1] This is the declaration of the LORD
to my Lord:
\u201cSit at my right hand
until I make your enemies your footstool.\u201d \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Mt 22:44; Mk 12:36; Lk 20:42-43; Ac 2:34-35; 1Co 15:25; Heb 1:13"}, {"pk": 4043603, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 110, "verse": 2, "text": "The LORD will extend your mighty scepter from Zion.
Rule [1] over your surrounding [2] enemies. \u24d1
", "comment": "[2] Lit Rule in the midst of your
\u24d1 Ps 45:6; Ezk 19:14
[1] One Hb ms, LXX, Tg read You will rule"}, {"pk": 4043604, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 110, "verse": 3, "text": "Your people will volunteer
on your day of battle. [3] \u24d2
In holy splendor, from the womb of the dawn,
the dew of your youth belongs to you. [4] \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d2 Jdg 5:2
[4] Hb obscure
\u24d3 1Ch 16:29; Ps 96:9
[3] Lit power"}, {"pk": 4043605, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 110, "verse": 4, "text": "The LORD has sworn an oath and will not take it back:
\u201cYou are a priest forever
according to the pattern of Melchizedek.\u201d \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Gn 14:18; Heb 5:6,10; 7:17,21"}, {"pk": 4043606, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 110, "verse": 5, "text": "The Lord is at your right hand;
he will crush kings on the day of his anger. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 16:8; 68:14"}, {"pk": 4043607, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 110, "verse": 6, "text": "He will judge the nations, heaping up corpses; \u24d6
he will crush leaders over the entire world. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d6 Is 66:24; Rv 19:17-18
\u24d7 Ps 68:21"}, {"pk": 4043608, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 110, "verse": 7, "text": "He will drink from the brook by the road; \u24d8
therefore, he will lift up his head. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d8 Jdg 7:5-6
\u24d9 Ps 27:6"}, {"pk": 4043609, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 111, "verse": 1, "text": "Hallelujah! [1]
I will praise the LORD with all my heart
in the assembly of the upright and in the congregation. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 35:18; 149:1
[1] The lines of this poem form an acrostic."}, {"pk": 4043610, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 111, "verse": 2, "text": "The LORD\u2019s works are great,
studied by all who delight in them. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 92:5; 143:5"}, {"pk": 4043611, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 111, "verse": 3, "text": "All that he does is splendid and majestic; \u24dc
his righteousness endures forever. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 112:3,9; 119:142
\u24dc Ps 145:5"}, {"pk": 4043612, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 111, "verse": 4, "text": "He has caused his wondrous works to be remembered. \u24d0
The LORD is gracious and compassionate. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 78:4
\u24d1 Ps 103:8; 145:8"}, {"pk": 4043613, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 111, "verse": 5, "text": "He has provided food for those who fear him; \u24d2
he remembers his covenant forever. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d2 Mt 6:31-33
\u24d3 Ps 105:8"}, {"pk": 4043614, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 111, "verse": 6, "text": "He has shown his people the power of his works
by giving them the inheritance of the nations. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Dt 4:38; 32:8; Ps 78:55"}, {"pk": 4043615, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 111, "verse": 7, "text": "The works of his hands are truth and justice;
all his instructions are trustworthy. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 19:7; 93:5"}, {"pk": 4043616, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 111, "verse": 8, "text": "They are established forever and ever,
enacted in truth and in uprightness. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 119:160; Is 40:8; Mt 5:18"}, {"pk": 4043617, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 111, "verse": 9, "text": "He has sent redemption to his people. \u24d7
He has ordained his covenant forever.
His name is holy and awe-inspiring. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 99:3; Lk 1:49
\u24d7 Lk 1:68"}, {"pk": 4043618, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 111, "verse": 10, "text": "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; \u24d9
all who follow his instructions [2] have good insight. \u24da
His praise endures forever. \u24db
", "comment": "[2] Lit follow them
\u24da Ps 119:98
\u24db Ps 44:8; 145:2
\u24d9 Pr 1:7; 9:10"}, {"pk": 4043619, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 112, "verse": 1, "text": "Hallelujah! [1]
Happy is the person who fears the LORD,
taking great delight in his commands. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 1:2; 119:16; 128:1
[1] The lines of this poem form an acrostic."}, {"pk": 4043620, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 112, "verse": 2, "text": "His descendants will be powerful in the land;
the generation of the upright will be blessed. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 102:28"}, {"pk": 4043621, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 112, "verse": 3, "text": "Wealth and riches are in his house, \u24d0
and his righteousness endures forever. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 111:3
\u24d0 Pr 3:16; 8:18"}, {"pk": 4043622, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 112, "verse": 4, "text": "Light shines in the darkness for the upright. \u24d2
He is gracious, compassionate, and righteous. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ex 34:6; Neh 9:17; Ps 116:5
\u24d2 Ps 97:11"}, {"pk": 4043623, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 112, "verse": 5, "text": "Good will come to the one who lends generously
and conducts his business fairly. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 15:5; 37:26"}, {"pk": 4043624, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 112, "verse": 6, "text": "He will never be shaken. \u24d5
The righteous one will be remembered forever. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 55:22
\u24d6 Pr 10:7"}, {"pk": 4043625, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 112, "verse": 7, "text": "He will not fear bad news;
his heart is confident, trusting in the LORD. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 56:4; 57:7; Pr 1:33"}, {"pk": 4043626, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 112, "verse": 8, "text": "His heart is assured; he will not fear. \u24d8
In the end he will look in triumph on his foes. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 27:1; 56:11
\u24d9 Ps 54:7; 59:10"}, {"pk": 4043627, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 112, "verse": 9, "text": "He distributes freely to the poor;
his righteousness endures forever. \u24da
His horn will be exalted in honor. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24da 2Co 9:9
\u24db Ps 75:10; 89:17"}, {"pk": 4043628, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 112, "verse": 10, "text": "The wicked one will see it and be angry;
he will gnash his teeth in despair. \u24dc
The desire of the wicked leads to ruin. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dc Jb 16:9; Ps 35:16
\u24dd Pr 10:28; 11:7"}, {"pk": 4043629, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 113, "verse": 1, "text": "Hallelujah!
Give praise, servants of the LORD;
praise the name of the LORD. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 34:22; 69:36; 135:1"}, {"pk": 4043630, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 113, "verse": 2, "text": "Let the name of the LORD be blessed
both now and forever. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 115:18; 145:21"}, {"pk": 4043631, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 113, "verse": 3, "text": "From the rising of the sun to its setting,
let the name of the LORD be praised. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Mal 1:11"}, {"pk": 4043632, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 113, "verse": 4, "text": "The LORD is exalted above all the nations, \u24d3
his glory above the heavens. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 99:2
\u24d4 Ps 57:5,11; 148:13"}, {"pk": 4043633, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 113, "verse": 5, "text": "Who is like the LORD our God\u2009\u2014
the one enthroned on high, \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 15:11; Ps 89:6"}, {"pk": 4043634, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 113, "verse": 6, "text": "who stoops down to look
on the heavens and the earth? \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 11:4; 138:6"}, {"pk": 4043635, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 113, "verse": 7, "text": "He raises the poor from the dust
and lifts the needy from the trash heap \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 1Sm 2:8; Ps 107:41"}, {"pk": 4043636, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 113, "verse": 8, "text": "in order to seat them with nobles\u2009\u2014
with the nobles of his people. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Jb 36:7"}, {"pk": 4043637, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 113, "verse": 9, "text": "He gives the childless woman a household,
making her the joyful mother of children. \u24d9
Hallelujah!
", "comment": "\u24d9 1Sm 2:5; Ps 68:6"}, {"pk": 4043638, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 114, "verse": 1, "text": "When Israel came out of Egypt\u2009\u2014
the house of Jacob from a people
who spoke a foreign language \u24da \u2009\u2014
", "comment": "\u24da Ex 13:3; Ps 81:5"}, {"pk": 4043639, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 114, "verse": 2, "text": "Judah became his sanctuary,
Israel, his dominion. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ex 15:17; Ps 78:68-69"}, {"pk": 4043640, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 114, "verse": 3, "text": "The sea looked and fled; \u24dc
the Jordan turned back. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dc Ex 14:21; Ps 77:16
\u24dd Jos 3:13-16"}, {"pk": 4043641, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 114, "verse": 4, "text": "The mountains skipped like rams,
the hills, like lambs. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ex 19:18; Ps 29:6"}, {"pk": 4043642, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 114, "verse": 5, "text": "Why was it, sea, that you fled?
Jordan, that you turned back? \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Hab 3:8"}, {"pk": 4043643, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 114, "verse": 6, "text": "Mountains, that you skipped like rams?
Hills, like lambs? \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Hab 3:10"}, {"pk": 4043644, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 114, "verse": 7, "text": "Tremble, earth, at the presence of the Lord,
at the presence of the God of Jacob, \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 96:9"}, {"pk": 4043645, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 114, "verse": 8, "text": "who turned the rock into a pool,
the flint into a spring. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ex 17:6; Nm 20:11; Dt 8:15"}, {"pk": 4043646, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 115, "verse": 1, "text": "Not to us, LORD, not to us,
but to your name give glory
because of your faithful love, because of your truth. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ezk 36:22; Dn 9:18-19"}, {"pk": 4043647, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 115, "verse": 2, "text": "Why should the nations say,
\u201cWhere is their God?\u201d \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 42:3,10; 79:10"}, {"pk": 4043648, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 115, "verse": 3, "text": "Our God is in heaven
and does whatever he pleases. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 135:6; Dn 4:35"}, {"pk": 4043649, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 115, "verse": 4, "text": "Their idols are silver and gold,
made by human hands. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 2Kg 19:18; Is 37:19"}, {"pk": 4043650, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 115, "verse": 5, "text": "They have mouths but cannot speak,
eyes, but cannot see.
"}, {"pk": 4043651, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 115, "verse": 6, "text": "They have ears but cannot hear,
noses, but cannot smell. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Is 46:7"}, {"pk": 4043652, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 115, "verse": 7, "text": "They have hands but cannot feel,
feet, but cannot walk. \u24da
They cannot make a sound with their throats. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24da Jr 10:5
\u24db Hab 2:18"}, {"pk": 4043653, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 115, "verse": 8, "text": "Those who make them are [1] just like them,
as are all who trust in them. \u24dc
", "comment": "[1] Or May those who make them become
\u24dc Ps 135:15-18"}, {"pk": 4043654, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 115, "verse": 9, "text": "Israel, [2] trust in the LORD! \u24dd
He is their help and shield. \u24d0
", "comment": "[2] Some Hb mss, LXX, Syr read House of Israel
\u24dd Ps 118:2
\u24d0 Gn 15:1; Dt 33:29; Ps 3:3; 5:12; 18:2; 28:7; 33:20; 119:114"}, {"pk": 4043655, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 115, "verse": 10, "text": "House of Aaron, trust in the LORD! \u24d1
He is their help and shield. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 118:3; 135:19
\u24d2 Ps 33:20"}, {"pk": 4043656, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 115, "verse": 11, "text": "You who fear the LORD, trust in the LORD! \u24d3
He is their help and shield.
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 22:23; 118:4"}, {"pk": 4043657, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 115, "verse": 12, "text": "The LORD remembers us and will bless us.
He will bless the house of Israel;
he will bless the house of Aaron; \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 98:3"}, {"pk": 4043658, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 115, "verse": 13, "text": "he will bless those who fear the LORD \u2009\u2014
small and great alike. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Rv 11:18; 19:5"}, {"pk": 4043659, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 115, "verse": 14, "text": "May the LORD add to your numbers,
both yours and your children\u2019s. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Dt 1:11"}, {"pk": 4043660, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 115, "verse": 15, "text": "May you be blessed by the LORD,
the Maker of heaven and earth. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 121:2; 124:8; 134:3"}, {"pk": 4043661, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 115, "verse": 16, "text": "The heavens are the LORD\u2019s, [3]
but the earth he has given to the human race. \u24d8
", "comment": "[3] Lit the LORD\u2019s heavens
\u24d8 Ps 89:11"}, {"pk": 4043662, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 115, "verse": 17, "text": "It is not the dead who praise the LORD,
nor any of those descending into the silence of death. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 6:5; 31:17; 88:10-12"}, {"pk": 4043663, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 115, "verse": 18, "text": "But we will bless the LORD,
both now and forever. \u24da
Hallelujah!
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 113:2; Dn 2:20"}, {"pk": 4043664, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 116, "verse": 1, "text": "I love the LORD because he has heard
my appeal for mercy. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 18:1; 66:19"}, {"pk": 4043665, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 116, "verse": 2, "text": "Because he has turned his ear to me,
I will call out to him as long as I live. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 17:6; 40:1"}, {"pk": 4043666, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 116, "verse": 3, "text": "The ropes of death were wrapped around me,
and the torments of Sheol overcame me;
I encountered trouble and sorrow. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 18:4-5"}, {"pk": 4043667, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 116, "verse": 4, "text": "Then I called on the name of the LORD:
\u201cLORD, save me!\u201d \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 18:6; 118:5"}, {"pk": 4043668, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 116, "verse": 5, "text": "The LORD is gracious and righteous;
our God is compassionate. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ex 34:6; Neh 9:17; Ps 112:4"}, {"pk": 4043669, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 116, "verse": 6, "text": "The LORD guards the inexperienced;
I was helpless, and he saved me. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 19:7; 79:8; 142:6"}, {"pk": 4043670, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 116, "verse": 7, "text": "Return to your rest, my soul,
for the LORD has been good to you. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 13:6; Jr 6:16"}, {"pk": 4043671, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 116, "verse": 8, "text": "For you, LORD, rescued me from death,
my eyes from tears,
my feet from stumbling. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 49:15; 56:13"}, {"pk": 4043672, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 116, "verse": 9, "text": "I will walk before the LORD
in the land of the living. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 27:13"}, {"pk": 4043673, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 116, "verse": 10, "text": "I believed, even when I said,
\u201cI am severely oppressed.\u201d \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 2Co 4:13"}, {"pk": 4043674, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 116, "verse": 11, "text": "In my alarm I said,
\u201cEveryone is a liar.\u201d \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 31:22; 62:9; Rm 3:4"}, {"pk": 4043675, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 116, "verse": 12, "text": "How can I repay the LORD
for all the good he has done for me? \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 2Ch 32:25; 1Th 3:9"}, {"pk": 4043676, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 116, "verse": 13, "text": "I will take the cup of salvation
and call on the name of the LORD. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 16:5; 105:1"}, {"pk": 4043677, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 116, "verse": 14, "text": "I will fulfill my vows to the LORD
in the presence of all his people. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 22:25; 50:14"}, {"pk": 4043678, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 116, "verse": 15, "text": "The death of his faithful ones
is valuable in the LORD\u2019s sight. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 72:14"}, {"pk": 4043679, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 116, "verse": 16, "text": " LORD, I am indeed your servant;
I am your servant, the son of your female servant.
You have loosened my bonds. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Jb 12:18; Ps 86:16; 107:14"}, {"pk": 4043680, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 116, "verse": 17, "text": "I will offer you a sacrifice of thanksgiving
and call on the name of the LORD. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Lv 7:12; Ps 50:14"}, {"pk": 4043681, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 116, "verse": 18, "text": "I will fulfill my vows to the LORD
in the presence of all his people, \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 22:25; 50:14"}, {"pk": 4043682, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 116, "verse": 19, "text": "in the courts of the LORD\u2019s house\u2009\u2014
within you, Jerusalem. \u24d1
Hallelujah!
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 96:8; 102:21"}, {"pk": 4043683, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 117, "verse": 1, "text": "Praise the LORD, all nations!
Glorify him, all peoples! \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Rm 15:11"}, {"pk": 4043684, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 117, "verse": 2, "text": "For his faithful love to us is great;
the LORD\u2019s faithfulness endures forever. \u24d3
Hallelujah!
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 100:5; 103:11; 146:6"}, {"pk": 4043685, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 118, "verse": 1, "text": "Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good;
his faithful love endures forever. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 2Ch 5:13; Ezr 3:11; Ps 100:5"}, {"pk": 4043686, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 118, "verse": 2, "text": "Let Israel say,
\u201cHis faithful love endures forever.\u201d \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 115:9"}, {"pk": 4043687, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 118, "verse": 3, "text": "Let the house of Aaron say,
\u201cHis faithful love endures forever.\u201d \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 115:10; 135:19"}, {"pk": 4043688, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 118, "verse": 4, "text": "Let those who fear the LORD say,
\u201cHis faithful love endures forever.\u201d \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 22:23; 115:11"}, {"pk": 4043689, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 118, "verse": 5, "text": "I called to the LORD in distress; \u24d8
the LORD answered me
and put me in a spacious place. [1] \u24d9
", "comment": "[1] Or answered me with freedom
\u24d8 Ps 18:6; 120:1
\u24d9 Ps 18:19"}, {"pk": 4043690, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 118, "verse": 6, "text": "The LORD is for me; I will not be afraid.
What can a mere mortal do to me? \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 56:4,11; Heb 13:6"}, {"pk": 4043691, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 118, "verse": 7, "text": "The LORD is my helper,
Therefore, I will look in triumph on those who hate me. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 54:4,7; 59:10"}, {"pk": 4043692, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 118, "verse": 8, "text": "It is better to take refuge in the LORD
than to trust in humanity. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 40:4; 108:12; Jr 17:5"}, {"pk": 4043693, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 118, "verse": 9, "text": "It is better to take refuge in the LORD
than to trust in nobles. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 146:3"}, {"pk": 4043694, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 118, "verse": 10, "text": "All the nations surrounded me;
in the name of the LORD I destroyed them. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 3:6; 88:17"}, {"pk": 4043695, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 118, "verse": 11, "text": "They surrounded me, yes, they surrounded me;
in the name of the LORD I destroyed them. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 18:40"}, {"pk": 4043696, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 118, "verse": 12, "text": "They surrounded me like bees; \u24d2
they were extinguished like a fire among thorns;
in the name of the LORD I destroyed them. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d2 Dt 1:44
\u24d3 Ps 58:9; Nah 1:10"}, {"pk": 4043697, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 118, "verse": 13, "text": "They [2] pushed me hard to make me fall,
but the LORD helped me. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 140:4
[2] Lit You"}, {"pk": 4043698, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 118, "verse": 14, "text": "The LORD is my strength and my song;
he has become my salvation. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 15:2; Ps 27:1; Is 12:2"}, {"pk": 4043699, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 118, "verse": 15, "text": "There are shouts of joy and victory
in the tents of the righteous:
\u201cThe LORD\u2019s right hand performs valiantly! \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ex 15:6; Lk 1:51"}, {"pk": 4043700, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 118, "verse": 16, "text": "The LORD\u2019s right hand is raised.
The LORD\u2019s right hand performs valiantly!\u201d \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 89:13"}, {"pk": 4043701, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 118, "verse": 17, "text": "I will not die, but I will live
and proclaim what the LORD has done. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 73:28; Hab 1:12"}, {"pk": 4043702, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 118, "verse": 18, "text": "The LORD disciplined me severely
but did not give me over to death. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 86:13; Jr 30:11; 2Co 6:9"}, {"pk": 4043703, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 118, "verse": 19, "text": "Open the gates of righteousness for me;
I will enter through them
and give thanks to the LORD. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Is 26:2"}, {"pk": 4043704, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 118, "verse": 20, "text": "This is the LORD\u2019s gate;
the righteous will enter through it. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 24:3-6; Rv 22:14"}, {"pk": 4043705, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 118, "verse": 21, "text": "I will give thanks to you
because you have answered me
and have become my salvation. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 116:1"}, {"pk": 4043706, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 118, "verse": 22, "text": "The stone that the builders rejected
has become the cornerstone. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Lk 20:17; Ac 4:11; 1Pt 2:4,7"}, {"pk": 4043707, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 118, "verse": 23, "text": "This came from the LORD;
it is wondrous in our sight. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Mt 21:42; Mk 12:11"}, {"pk": 4043708, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 118, "verse": 24, "text": "This is the day the LORD has made;
let us rejoice and be glad in it. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 31:7"}, {"pk": 4043709, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 118, "verse": 25, "text": " LORD, save us!
LORD, please grant us success! \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Neh 2:20; Ps 122:6-7"}, {"pk": 4043710, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 118, "verse": 26, "text": "He who comes in the name
of the LORD is blessed. \u24d3
From the house of the LORD we bless you. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d3 Mt 21:9; Mk 11:9-10; Lk 13:35; Jn 12:13
\u24d4 Ps 129:8"}, {"pk": 4043711, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 118, "verse": 27, "text": "The LORD is God and has given us light.
Bind the festival sacrifice with cords
to the horns of the altar. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 27:2; Ps 18:28; 1Pt 2:9"}, {"pk": 4043712, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 118, "verse": 28, "text": "You are my God, and I will give you thanks.
You are my God; I will exalt you. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Is 25:1"}, {"pk": 4043713, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 118, "verse": 29, "text": "Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good;
his faithful love endures forever. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 2Ch 5:13; Ezr 3:11; Ps 100:5"}, {"pk": 4043714, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 1, "text": "How [1] happy are those whose way is blameless, \u24d8
who walk according to the LORD\u2019s instruction! \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 101:6; Pr 11:20
[1] The stanzas of this poem form an acrostic.
\u24d9 Ps 128:1; Mc 4:2"}, {"pk": 4043715, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 2, "text": "Happy are those who keep his decrees \u24da
and seek him with all their heart. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 25:10; 119:10,22,168
\u24db Dt 4:29; 10:12; 11:13; 13:3; 30:2"}, {"pk": 4043716, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 3, "text": "They do nothing wrong; \u24dc
they walk in his ways.
", "comment": "\u24dc 1Jn 3:9; 5:18"}, {"pk": 4043717, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 4, "text": "You have commanded that your precepts \u24dd
be diligently kept.
", "comment": "\u24dd Dt 4:13; Neh 9:13; Ps 19:8"}, {"pk": 4043718, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 5, "text": "If only my ways were committed
to keeping your statutes! \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Dt 12:1; 2Ch 7:17; Pr 4:26"}, {"pk": 4043719, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 6, "text": "Then I would not be ashamed \u24d1
when I think about all your commands.
", "comment": "\u24d1 Jb 22:26; Ps 119:80"}, {"pk": 4043720, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 7, "text": "I will praise you with an upright heart \u24d2
when I learn your righteous judgments.
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 119:62,106"}, {"pk": 4043721, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 8, "text": "I will keep your statutes;
never abandon me. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 38:21; 71:9,18"}, {"pk": 4043722, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 9, "text": "How can a young man keep his way pure?
By keeping your [2] word. \u24d4
", "comment": "[2] Or keeping it according to your
\u24d4 2Sm 22:31; Ps 12:6; 19:9-10; 119:140; Pr 20:11; 30:5; Php 4:8"}, {"pk": 4043723, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 10, "text": "I have sought you with all my heart; \u24d5
don\u2019t let me wander from your commands. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 119:2
\u24d6 Ps 119:21,118"}, {"pk": 4043724, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 11, "text": "I have treasured your word in my heart \u24d7
so that I may not sin against you.
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 37:31; 40:8; Lk 2:19,51"}, {"pk": 4043725, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 12, "text": " LORD, may you be blessed;
teach me your statutes. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 119:26,64,108,124,135,171"}, {"pk": 4043726, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 13, "text": "With my lips I proclaim
all the judgments from your mouth. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 40:9; 119:72"}, {"pk": 4043727, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 14, "text": "I rejoice in the way revealed by your decrees \u24da
as much as in all riches.
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 119:111,162; Pr 3:13-15; 8:10-11,18-19"}, {"pk": 4043728, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 15, "text": "I will meditate on your precepts \u24db
and think about your ways. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 1:2; 119:23,48,78,97,148
\u24dc Ps 25:4; 27:11; Is 58:2"}, {"pk": 4043729, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 16, "text": "I will delight in your statutes; \u24dd
I will not forget your word.
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 1:2; 119:24,47,70,77,92,143,174"}, {"pk": 4043730, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 17, "text": "Deal generously with your servant \u24d0
so that I might live;
then I will keep your word.
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 13:6; 119:144"}, {"pk": 4043731, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 18, "text": "Open my eyes so that I may contemplate
wondrous things from your instruction.
"}, {"pk": 4043732, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 19, "text": "I am a resident alien on earth; \u24d1
do not hide your commands from me.
", "comment": "\u24d1 1Ch 29:15; Ps 39:12; 119:54; Heb 11:13"}, {"pk": 4043733, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 20, "text": "I am continually overcome
with longing for your judgments. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 42:1-2; 63:1; 84:2; 119:40,131"}, {"pk": 4043734, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 21, "text": "You rebuke the arrogant,
the ones under a curse, \u24d3
who wander from your commands. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 119:10,118
\u24d3 Dt 27:26"}, {"pk": 4043735, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 22, "text": "Take insult and contempt away from me, \u24d5
for I have kept your decrees.
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 39:8; 119:39"}, {"pk": 4043736, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 23, "text": "Though princes sit together speaking against me, \u24d6
your servant will think about your statutes; \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 119:161
\u24d7 Ps 119:15,27-28"}, {"pk": 4043737, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 24, "text": "your decrees are my delight
and my counselors. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 119:16; Rm 7:22"}, {"pk": 4043738, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 25, "text": "My life is down in the dust; \u24d9
give me life \u24da through your word.
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 119:37,40,88,93,107,149,154,156,159
\u24d9 Ps 44:25"}, {"pk": 4043739, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 26, "text": "I told you about my life,
and you answered me;
teach me your statutes. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 25:4; 86:11; 119:12,26,64,68,124,135,171"}, {"pk": 4043740, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 27, "text": "Help me understand
the meaning of your precepts
so that I can meditate on your wonders. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 105:2; 119:15,73,125; 145:5"}, {"pk": 4043741, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 28, "text": "I am weary [3] from grief;
strengthen me through your word. \u24dd
", "comment": "[3] Or I weep
\u24dd 1Pt 5:10"}, {"pk": 4043742, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 29, "text": "Keep me from the way of deceit
and graciously give me your instruction.
"}, {"pk": 4043743, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 30, "text": "I have chosen the way of truth;
I have set your ordinances before me. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 16:8"}, {"pk": 4043744, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 31, "text": "I cling to your decrees;
LORD, do not put me to shame. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 119:116"}, {"pk": 4043745, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 32, "text": "I pursue the way of your commands,
for you broaden my understanding. [4] \u24d2
", "comment": "[4] Lit you enlarge my heart
\u24d2 1Kg 4:29; 2Co 6:11,13"}, {"pk": 4043746, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 33, "text": "Teach me, LORD, the meaning [5] of your statutes,
and I will always keep them. [6] \u24d3
", "comment": "[6] Or will keep it as my reward
[5] Lit way
\u24d3 Ps 119:112; Mt 10:22; Heb 3:6; Rv 2:26"}, {"pk": 4043747, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 34, "text": "Help me understand your instruction, \u24d4
and I will obey it
and follow it with all my heart. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 119:125,144,169
\u24d5 1Ch 22:12; Ps 119:2,69"}, {"pk": 4043748, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 35, "text": "Help me stay on the path of your commands, \u24d6
for I take pleasure in it. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 25:4; Is 40:14
\u24d7 Ps 119:16"}, {"pk": 4043749, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 36, "text": "Turn my heart to your decrees \u24d8
and not to dishonest profit. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d8 1Kg 8:58
\u24d9 Ezk 33:31; Mk 7:21,22; Lk 12:15; Heb 13:5"}, {"pk": 4043750, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 37, "text": "Turn my eyes
from looking at what is worthless; \u24da
give me life in your ways. [7] \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 119:25
\u24da Is 33:15
[7] Some Hb mss, Tg read word"}, {"pk": 4043751, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 38, "text": "Confirm what you said to your servant, \u24dc
for it produces reverence for you.
", "comment": "\u24dc 2Sm 7:25"}, {"pk": 4043752, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 39, "text": "Turn away the disgrace I dread; \u24dd
indeed, your judgments are good.
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 119:22"}, {"pk": 4043753, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 40, "text": "How I long for your precepts! \u24d0
Give me life through your righteousness.
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 119:20"}, {"pk": 4043754, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 41, "text": "Let your faithful love come to me, LORD, \u24d1
your salvation, as you promised. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 119:58,76,116,170
\u24d1 Ps 119:77"}, {"pk": 4043755, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 42, "text": "Then I can answer the one who taunts me, \u24d3
for I trust in your word.
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 102:8; Pr 27:11"}, {"pk": 4043756, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 43, "text": "Never take the word of truth from my mouth,
for I hope in your judgments. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 119:49,74,81,114,147"}, {"pk": 4043757, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 44, "text": "I will always obey your instruction,
forever and ever. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 119:33"}, {"pk": 4043758, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 45, "text": "I will walk freely in an open place \u24d6
because I study your precepts. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d6 Pr 4:12
\u24d7 Ps 119:94,155"}, {"pk": 4043759, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 46, "text": "I will speak of your decrees before kings
and not be ashamed. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Mt 10:18; Ac 26:1,2"}, {"pk": 4043760, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 47, "text": "I delight in your commands,
which I love. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 119:16,97,127,159"}, {"pk": 4043761, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 48, "text": "I will lift up my hands \u24da to your commands,
which I love,
and will meditate on your statutes. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 119:15
\u24da Ps 63:4"}, {"pk": 4043762, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 49, "text": "Remember your word to your servant;
you have given me hope through it.
"}, {"pk": 4043763, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 50, "text": "This is my comfort in my affliction: \u24dc
Your promise has given me life.
", "comment": "\u24dc Rm 15:4"}, {"pk": 4043764, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 51, "text": "The arrogant constantly ridicule me,
but I do not turn away from your instruction. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Jb 23:11; Ps 44:18"}, {"pk": 4043765, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 52, "text": " LORD, I remember your judgments from long ago
and find comfort.
"}, {"pk": 4043766, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 53, "text": "Rage seizes me \u24d0 because of the wicked
who reject your instruction. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 89:30
\u24d0 Ezr 9:3; Neh 13:25; Ps 119:158"}, {"pk": 4043767, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 54, "text": "Your statutes are the theme of my song
during my earthly life. [8]
", "comment": "[8] Lit song in the house of my sojourning"}, {"pk": 4043768, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 55, "text": " LORD, I remember your name \u24d2 in the night, \u24d3
and I obey your instruction.
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 42:8; 92:2; Is 26:9; Ac 16:25
\u24d2 Ps 63:6"}, {"pk": 4043769, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 56, "text": "This is my practice:
I obey your precepts. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 119:22,69,100"}, {"pk": 4043770, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 57, "text": "The LORD is my portion; [9] \u24d5
I have promised to keep your words.
", "comment": "[9] Lit You are my portion, LORD
\u24d5 Ps 16:5; Lm 3:24"}, {"pk": 4043771, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 58, "text": "I have sought your favor \u24d6 with all my heart;
be gracious to me \u24d7 according to your promise.
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 41:4; 56:1; 57:1
\u24d6 1Kg 13:6"}, {"pk": 4043772, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 59, "text": "I thought about my ways \u24d8
and turned my steps back to your decrees.
", "comment": "\u24d8 Lk 15:17"}, {"pk": 4043773, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 60, "text": "I hurried, not hesitating
to keep your commands.
"}, {"pk": 4043774, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 61, "text": "Though the ropes of the wicked \u24d9
were wrapped around me,
I did not forget your instruction. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24d9 Jb 36:8; Ps 140:5
\u24da Ps 119:83,141,153,176"}, {"pk": 4043775, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 62, "text": "I rise at midnight to thank you \u24db
for your righteous judgments. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 119:7
\u24db Ps 119:55"}, {"pk": 4043776, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 63, "text": "I am a friend to all who fear you, \u24dd
to those who keep your precepts.
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 101:6"}, {"pk": 4043777, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 64, "text": " LORD, the earth is filled with your faithful love; \u24d0
teach me your statutes. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 33:5
\u24d1 Ps 119:12"}, {"pk": 4043778, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 65, "text": " LORD, you have treated your servant well,
just as you promised.
"}, {"pk": 4043779, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 66, "text": "Teach me good judgment and discernment, \u24d2
for I rely on your commands.
", "comment": "\u24d2 Php 1:9-10"}, {"pk": 4043780, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 67, "text": "Before I was afflicted I went astray, \u24d3
but now I keep your word.
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 119:71,75; Jr 31:18-19; Heb 12:5-11"}, {"pk": 4043781, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 68, "text": "You are good, \u24d4 and you do what is good; \u24d5
teach me your statutes.
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 100:5; 106:1; 107:1
\u24d5 Ps 125:4"}, {"pk": 4043782, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 69, "text": "The arrogant have smeared me with lies, \u24d6
but I obey your precepts with all my heart. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d6 Jb 13:4; Ps 109:2
\u24d7 Ps 119:56"}, {"pk": 4043783, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 70, "text": "Their hearts are hard and insensitive, \u24d8
but I delight in your instruction. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 17:10
\u24d9 Ps 119:16"}, {"pk": 4043784, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 71, "text": "It was good for me to be afflicted \u24da
so that I could learn your statutes.
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 119:67,75"}, {"pk": 4043785, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 72, "text": "Instruction from your lips \u24db is better for me
than thousands of gold and silver pieces.
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 19:10; 119:127; Pr 8:10,11,19"}, {"pk": 4043786, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 73, "text": "Your hands made me and formed me; \u24dc
give me understanding
so that I can learn your commands. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dc Jb 10:8; 31:15; Ps 100:3; 139:15-16
\u24dd Ps 119:34"}, {"pk": 4043787, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 74, "text": "Those who fear you will see me and rejoice, \u24d0
for I put my hope in your word. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 119:43
\u24d0 Ps 34:2; 107:42"}, {"pk": 4043788, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 75, "text": "I know, LORD, that your judgments are just
and that you have afflicted me fairly. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 119:138; Heb 12:10"}, {"pk": 4043789, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 76, "text": "May your faithful love comfort me
as you promised your servant.
"}, {"pk": 4043790, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 77, "text": "May your compassion come to me \u24d3
so that I may live,
for your instruction is my delight. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 119:41
\u24d4 Ps 119:16"}, {"pk": 4043791, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 78, "text": "Let the arrogant be put to shame \u24d5
for slandering me with lies;
I will meditate on your precepts.
", "comment": "\u24d5 Jr 50:32"}, {"pk": 4043792, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 79, "text": "Let those who fear you,
those who know your decrees, turn to me.
"}, {"pk": 4043793, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 80, "text": "May my heart be blameless regarding your statutes \u24d6
so that I will not be put to shame.
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 119:1"}, {"pk": 4043794, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 81, "text": "I long for your salvation; \u24d7
I put my hope in your word. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 119:43
\u24d7 Ps 84:2"}, {"pk": 4043795, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 82, "text": "My eyes grow weary
looking for what you have promised; \u24d9
I ask, \u201cWhen will you comfort me?\u201d
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 69:3; 119:123; Is 38:14"}, {"pk": 4043796, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 83, "text": "Though I have become like a wineskin dried by smoke,
I do not forget your statutes.
"}, {"pk": 4043797, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 84, "text": "How many days must your servant wait?
When will you execute judgment on my persecutors? \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Rv 6:10"}, {"pk": 4043798, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 85, "text": "The arrogant have dug pits for me; \u24db
they violate your instruction.
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 35:7; 57:6; Jr 18:22"}, {"pk": 4043799, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 86, "text": "All your commands are true;
people persecute me with lies\u2009\u2014\u2009help me! \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 35:19; 109:26; 119:78"}, {"pk": 4043800, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 87, "text": "They almost ended my life on earth,
but I did not abandon your precepts.
"}, {"pk": 4043801, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 88, "text": "Give me life in accordance with your faithful love,
and I will obey the decree you have spoken.
"}, {"pk": 4043802, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 89, "text": " LORD, your word is forever; \u24dd
it is firmly fixed in heaven.
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 89:2; 119:160; Is 40:8; Mt 24:35; 1Pt 1:25"}, {"pk": 4043803, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 90, "text": "Your faithfulness is for all generations; \u24d0
you established the earth, and it stands firm. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 89:1-2
\u24d1 Ps 148:6; Ec 1:4"}, {"pk": 4043804, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 91, "text": "Your judgments stand firm today, \u24d2
for all things are your servants. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d2 Jr 31:35
\u24d3 Ps 104:2-4"}, {"pk": 4043805, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 92, "text": "If your instruction had not been my delight,
I would have died in my affliction. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 119:16,50"}, {"pk": 4043806, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 93, "text": "I will never forget your precepts,
for you have given me life through them. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 119:16,25"}, {"pk": 4043807, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 94, "text": "I am yours; save me, \u24d6
for I have studied your precepts. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 119:45
\u24d6 Ps 119:146"}, {"pk": 4043808, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 95, "text": "The wicked hope to destroy me, \u24d8
but I contemplate your decrees.
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 40:14"}, {"pk": 4043809, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 96, "text": "I have seen a limit to all perfection,
but your command is without limit.
"}, {"pk": 4043810, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 97, "text": "How I love your instruction! \u24d9
It is my meditation all day long. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 119:47,127,163,165
\u24da Ps 1:2; 119:15"}, {"pk": 4043811, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 98, "text": "Your commands make me wiser than my enemies, \u24db
for they are always with me.
", "comment": "\u24db Dt 4:6; Ps 119:130"}, {"pk": 4043812, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 99, "text": "I have more insight than all my teachers
because your decrees are my meditation. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 119:15"}, {"pk": 4043813, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 100, "text": "I understand more than the elders \u24dd
because I obey your precepts. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24dd Jb 32:7-9
\u24d0 Ps 119:56"}, {"pk": 4043814, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 101, "text": "I have kept my feet from every evil path \u24d1
to follow your word.
", "comment": "\u24d1 Pr 1:15"}, {"pk": 4043815, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 102, "text": "I have not turned from your judgments, \u24d2
for you yourself have instructed me.
", "comment": "\u24d2 Dt 17:20; Jos 23:6; 1Kg 15:5"}, {"pk": 4043816, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 103, "text": "How sweet your word is \u24d3 to my taste\u2009\u2014
sweeter than honey in my mouth.
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 19:10; Pr 8:11; 24:13-14"}, {"pk": 4043817, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 104, "text": "I gain understanding from your precepts; \u24d4
therefore I hate every false way. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 119:130
\u24d5 Ps 119:128"}, {"pk": 4043818, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 105, "text": "Your word is a lamp for my feet \u24d6
and a light on my path.
", "comment": "\u24d6 Pr 6:23"}, {"pk": 4043819, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 106, "text": "I have solemnly sworn \u24d7
to keep your righteous judgments.
", "comment": "\u24d7 Neh 10:29"}, {"pk": 4043820, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 107, "text": "I am severely afflicted;
LORD, give me life according to your word. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 119:25,50"}, {"pk": 4043821, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 108, "text": " LORD, please accept my freewill offerings of praise, \u24d9
and teach me your judgments. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24d9 Hs 14:2; Heb 13:15
\u24da Ps 119:12"}, {"pk": 4043822, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 109, "text": "My life is constantly in danger, [10]
yet I do not forget your instruction. \u24db
", "comment": "[10] Lit in my hand
\u24db Ps 119:16"}, {"pk": 4043823, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 110, "text": "The wicked have set a trap for me, \u24dc
but I have not wandered from your precepts. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 119:10
\u24dc Ps 140:5; 141:9"}, {"pk": 4043824, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 111, "text": "I have your decrees as a heritage forever;
indeed, they are the joy of my heart. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 119:14,162"}, {"pk": 4043825, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 112, "text": "I am resolved to obey your statutes
to the very end. [11] \u24d1
", "comment": "[11] Or statutes; the reward is eternal
\u24d1 Ps 119:33,36"}, {"pk": 4043826, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 113, "text": "I hate those who are double-minded, \u24d2
but I love your instruction. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d2 1Kg 18:21; Jms 1:8; 4:8
\u24d3 Ps 119:47"}, {"pk": 4043827, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 114, "text": "You are my shelter and my shield; \u24d4
I put my hope in your word. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d4 Gn 15:1; Dt 33:29; Ps 3:3; 28:7; 115:9-11; 144:2; Pr 2:7
\u24d5 Ps 119:74"}, {"pk": 4043828, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 115, "text": "Depart from me, \u24d6 you evil ones,
so that I may obey my God\u2019s commands. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 6:8; 139:19; Mt 4:10
\u24d7 Ps 119:22"}, {"pk": 4043829, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 116, "text": "Sustain me as you promised, \u24d8 and I will live;
do not let me be ashamed of my hope. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 54:4
\u24d9 Ps 25:20; 31:1; Rm 9:33; Php 1:20"}, {"pk": 4043830, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 117, "text": "Sustain me so that I can be safe \u24da
and always be concerned about your statutes. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 119:15
\u24da Pr 29:25"}, {"pk": 4043831, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 118, "text": "You reject all who stray from your statutes, \u24dc
for their deceit is a lie.
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 119:10,21"}, {"pk": 4043832, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 119, "text": "You remove all the wicked on earth
as if they were [12] dross from metal; \u24dd
therefore, I love your decrees. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 119:47
[12] Some Hb mss, DSS, LXX, Aq, Sym, Jer read All the wicked of the earth you count as
\u24dd Is 1:25; Ezk 22:18-19"}, {"pk": 4043833, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 120, "text": "I tremble [13] in awe of you; \u24d1
I fear your judgments.
", "comment": "\u24d1 Jb 4:14; Hab 3:16
[13] Lit My flesh shudders"}, {"pk": 4043834, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 121, "text": "I have done what is just and right; \u24d2
do not leave me to my oppressors.
", "comment": "\u24d2 Jb 29:14"}, {"pk": 4043835, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 122, "text": "Guarantee your servant\u2019s well-being; \u24d3
do not let the arrogant oppress me.
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 119:134"}, {"pk": 4043836, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 123, "text": "My eyes grow weary \u24d4 looking for your salvation
and for your righteous promise.
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 119:82"}, {"pk": 4043837, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 124, "text": "Deal with your servant based on your faithful love; \u24d5
teach me your statutes.
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 51:1; 109:26; 119:88,149,159"}, {"pk": 4043838, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 125, "text": "I am your servant; \u24d6 give me understanding \u24d7
so that I may know your decrees.
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 119:27
\u24d6 Ps 116:16"}, {"pk": 4043839, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 126, "text": "It is time for the LORD to act, \u24d8
for they have violated your instruction.
", "comment": "\u24d8 Jr 18:23"}, {"pk": 4043840, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 127, "text": "Since I love your commands \u24d9
more than gold, even the purest gold,
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 19:10; 119:47"}, {"pk": 4043841, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 128, "text": "I carefully follow all your precepts \u24da
and hate every false way. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 19:8
\u24db Ps 119:104"}, {"pk": 4043842, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 129, "text": "Your decrees are wondrous; \u24dc
therefore I obey them. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 119:18
\u24dd Ps 119:22"}, {"pk": 4043843, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 130, "text": "The revelation of your words \u24d0 brings light
and gives understanding to the inexperienced. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d0 Pr 6:23
\u24d1 Ps 19:7"}, {"pk": 4043844, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 131, "text": "I open my mouth and pant \u24d2
because I long for your commands.
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 42:1"}, {"pk": 4043845, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 132, "text": "Turn to me and be gracious to me, \u24d3
as is your practice toward those who love your name.
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 25:16"}, {"pk": 4043846, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 133, "text": "Make my steps steady through your promise; \u24d4
don\u2019t let any sin dominate me. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 19:13; Rm 6:12
\u24d4 Ps 17:5"}, {"pk": 4043847, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 134, "text": "Redeem me from human oppression, \u24d6
and I will keep your precepts.
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 142:6; Lk 1:74"}, {"pk": 4043848, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 135, "text": "Make your face shine on your servant, \u24d7
and teach me your statutes. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d7 Nm 6:25; Ps 31:16; 80:3,7,19
\u24d8 Ps 119:12"}, {"pk": 4043849, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 136, "text": "My eyes pour out streams of tears \u24d9
because people do not follow your instruction.
", "comment": "\u24d9 Jr 9:1; 14:17; Lm 3:48"}, {"pk": 4043850, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 137, "text": "You are righteous, LORD, \u24da
and your judgments are just.
", "comment": "\u24da Neh 9:33; Ps 129:4; 145:17; Lm 1:18"}, {"pk": 4043851, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 138, "text": "The decrees you issue are righteous
and altogether trustworthy. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 19:7-9; 119:86,90,144,172"}, {"pk": 4043852, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 139, "text": "My anger overwhelms me
because my foes forget your words. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 69:9; Jn 2:17"}, {"pk": 4043853, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 140, "text": "Your word is completely pure, \u24dd
and your servant loves it. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 12:6; 19:9
\u24d0 Ps 119:47"}, {"pk": 4043854, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 141, "text": "I am insignificant and despised, \u24d1
but I do not forget your precepts. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 119:61
\u24d1 Ps 22:6"}, {"pk": 4043855, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 142, "text": "Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness,
and your instruction is true. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 119:151,160"}, {"pk": 4043856, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 143, "text": "Trouble and distress have overtaken me,
but your commands are my delight. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 119:24"}, {"pk": 4043857, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 144, "text": "Your decrees are righteous forever. \u24d5
Give me understanding, and I will live.
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 19:9"}, {"pk": 4043858, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 145, "text": "I call with all my heart; answer me, LORD.
I will obey your statutes. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 119:10,55"}, {"pk": 4043859, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 146, "text": "I call to you; save me,
and I will keep your decrees. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 3:7"}, {"pk": 4043860, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 147, "text": "I rise before dawn and cry out for help; \u24d8
I put my hope in your word.
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 5:3"}, {"pk": 4043861, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 148, "text": "I am awake through each watch of the night
to meditate on your promise. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 119:15"}, {"pk": 4043862, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 149, "text": "In keeping with your faithful love, hear my voice.
LORD, give me life in keeping with your justice. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 119:25,124"}, {"pk": 4043863, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 150, "text": "Those who pursue evil plans [14] \u24db come near;
they are far from your instruction.
", "comment": "\u24db Pr 6:17,18; 12:20; 14:22; 24:8
[14] Some Hb mss, LXX, Sym, Jer read who maliciously persecute me"}, {"pk": 4043864, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 151, "text": "You are near, LORD, \u24dc
and all your commands are true. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 119:142
\u24dc Ps 34:18; 145:18; Is 50:8"}, {"pk": 4043865, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 152, "text": "Long ago I learned from your decrees
that you have established them forever. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 119:89; Lk 21:33"}, {"pk": 4043866, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 153, "text": "Consider my affliction and rescue me, \u24d1
for I have not forgotten your instruction. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 119:16; Hs 4:6
\u24d1 Ps 119:50; Lm 5:1"}, {"pk": 4043867, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 154, "text": "Champion my cause and redeem me; \u24d3
give me life as you promised.
", "comment": "\u24d3 1Sm 24:15; Ps 35:1; Mc 7:9"}, {"pk": 4043868, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 155, "text": "Salvation is far from the wicked
because they do not study your statutes. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 119:45,94"}, {"pk": 4043869, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 156, "text": "Your compassions are many, LORD; \u24d5
give me life according to your judgments.
", "comment": "\u24d5 2Sm 24:14"}, {"pk": 4043870, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 157, "text": "My persecutors and foes are many. \u24d6
I have not turned from your decrees. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 7:1
\u24d7 Ps 119:51"}, {"pk": 4043871, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 158, "text": "I have seen the disloyal \u24d8 and feel disgust \u24d9
because they do not keep your word.
", "comment": "\u24d8 Pr 14:14
\u24d9 Ps 139:21"}, {"pk": 4043872, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 159, "text": "Consider how I love your precepts;
LORD, give me life according to your faithful love. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 119:25,47"}, {"pk": 4043873, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 160, "text": "The entirety of your word is truth,
each of your righteous judgments endures forever. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 119:89,142,152"}, {"pk": 4043874, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 161, "text": "Princes have persecuted me without cause,
but my heart fears only your word. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 119:23,120"}, {"pk": 4043875, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 162, "text": "I rejoice over your promise \u24dd
like one who finds vast treasure.
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 119:14,111"}, {"pk": 4043876, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 163, "text": "I hate and abhor falsehood, \u24d0
but I love your instruction. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 119:47
\u24d0 Ps 119:104,128; Pr 13:5"}, {"pk": 4043877, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 164, "text": "I praise you seven times a day
for your righteous judgments. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 119:7,160"}, {"pk": 4043878, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 165, "text": "Abundant peace belongs to those \u24d3
who love your instruction;
nothing makes them stumble. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Pr 3:23; Is 63:13
\u24d3 Pr 3:1-2; Is 26:3; 32:17"}, {"pk": 4043879, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 166, "text": " LORD, I hope for your salvation \u24d5
and carry out your commands.
", "comment": "\u24d5 Gn 49:18; Ps 119:81,174"}, {"pk": 4043880, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 167, "text": "I obey your decrees
and love them greatly. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 119:47,129"}, {"pk": 4043881, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 168, "text": "I obey your precepts and decrees,
for all my ways are before you. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 139:3; Pr 5:21"}, {"pk": 4043882, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 169, "text": "Let my cry reach you, LORD; \u24d8
give me understanding according to your word. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 18:6; 102:1; 140:6
\u24d9 Ps 119:144"}, {"pk": 4043883, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 170, "text": "Let my plea reach you; \u24da
rescue me according to your promise. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 22:20; 59:1
\u24da Ps 28:2; 130:2; 143:1"}, {"pk": 4043884, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 171, "text": "My lips pour out praise, \u24dc
for you teach me your statutes. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 119:12
\u24dc Ps 51:15; 63:3"}, {"pk": 4043885, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 172, "text": "My tongue sings about your promise, \u24d0
for all your commands are righteous. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 51:14
\u24d1 Ps 119:138"}, {"pk": 4043886, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 173, "text": "May your hand be ready to help me, \u24d2
for I have chosen your precepts. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 37:24; 73:23
\u24d3 Jos 24:22"}, {"pk": 4043887, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 174, "text": "I long for your salvation, LORD,
and your instruction is my delight. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 119:16,24,166"}, {"pk": 4043888, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 175, "text": "Let me live, and I will praise you; \u24d5
may your judgments help me.
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 119:25"}, {"pk": 4043889, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 119, "verse": 176, "text": "I wander like a lost sheep; \u24d6
seek your servant, \u24d7
for I do not forget your commands. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 119:16
\u24d6 Is 53:6; Jr 50:6
\u24d7 Mt 18:12; Lk 15:4"}, {"pk": 4043890, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 120, "verse": 1, "text": "A song of ascents. [1] In my distress I called to the LORD,
and he answered me. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 18:6; Jnh 2:2"}, {"pk": 4043891, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 120, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cLORD, rescue me from lying lips
and a deceitful tongue.\u201d \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Pr 12:22"}, {"pk": 4043892, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 120, "verse": 3, "text": "What will he give you,
and what will he do to you,
you deceitful tongue? \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Zph 3:13"}, {"pk": 4043893, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 120, "verse": 4, "text": "A warrior\u2019s sharp arrows
with burning charcoal! [1] \u24dc
", "comment": "[1] Lit with coals of the broom bush
\u24dc Pr 25:18,22"}, {"pk": 4043894, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 120, "verse": 5, "text": "What misery that I have stayed in Meshech, [2] \u24dd
that I have lived among the tents of Kedar! [3] \u24d0
", "comment": "[3] = a nomadic people of the desert to the southeast
[2] = a people far to the north of Palestine
\u24dd Ezk 27:13
\u24d0 Sg 1:5; Ezk 27:21"}, {"pk": 4043895, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 120, "verse": 6, "text": "I have dwelt too long
with those who hate peace. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 35:20"}, {"pk": 4043896, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 120, "verse": 7, "text": "I am for peace; but when I speak,
they are for war. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 109:4"}, {"pk": 4043897, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 121, "verse": 1, "text": "A song of ascents. [1] I lift my eyes toward the mountains.
Where will my help come from? \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 87:1; 123:1"}, {"pk": 4043898, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 121, "verse": 2, "text": "My help comes from the LORD,
the Maker of heaven and earth. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 115:15; 124:8"}, {"pk": 4043899, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 121, "verse": 3, "text": "He will not allow your foot to slip;
your Protector will not slumber. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 41:2; 66:9; 127:1"}, {"pk": 4043900, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 121, "verse": 4, "text": "Indeed, the Protector of Israel
does not slumber or sleep. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Dt 33:29"}, {"pk": 4043901, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 121, "verse": 5, "text": "The LORD protects you;
the LORD is a shelter right by your side. [1] \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 16:8; 91:1,4
[1] Lit is your shelter at your right hand"}, {"pk": 4043902, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 121, "verse": 6, "text": "The sun will not strike you by day
or the moon by night. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Is 49:10; Rv 7:16"}, {"pk": 4043903, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 121, "verse": 7, "text": "The LORD will protect you from all harm;
he will protect your life. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 41:2; 91:10-12"}, {"pk": 4043904, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 121, "verse": 8, "text": "The LORD will protect your coming and going
both now and forever. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Dt 28:6"}, {"pk": 4043905, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 122, "verse": 1, "text": "A song of ascents. Of David. [1] I rejoiced with those who said to me,
\u201cLet us go to the house of the LORD.\u201d \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Is 2:3; Mc 4:2; Zch 8:21"}, {"pk": 4043906, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 122, "verse": 2, "text": "Our feet were standing
within your gates, Jerusalem \u24dc \u2009\u2014
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 9:14; Jr 7:2"}, {"pk": 4043907, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 122, "verse": 3, "text": "Jerusalem, built as a city should be,
solidly united, \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Neh 4:6; Ps 147:2"}, {"pk": 4043908, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 122, "verse": 4, "text": "where the tribes, the LORD\u2019s tribes, go up
to give thanks to the name of the LORD. \u24d0
(This is an ordinance for Israel. \u24d1)
", "comment": "\u24d0 Is 2:3; Mc 4:2
\u24d1 1Ch 22:13"}, {"pk": 4043909, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 122, "verse": 5, "text": "There, thrones for judgment are placed,
thrones of the house of David. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Dt 17:8; 2Ch 19:8"}, {"pk": 4043910, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 122, "verse": 6, "text": "Pray for the well-being [1] of Jerusalem:
\u201cMay those who love you be secure; \u24d3
", "comment": "[1] Or peace
\u24d3 Ps 51:18; Jr 29:7"}, {"pk": 4043911, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 122, "verse": 7, "text": "may there be peace within your walls,
security within your fortresses.\u201d \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 48:3"}, {"pk": 4043912, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 122, "verse": 8, "text": "Because of my brothers and friends,
I will say, \u201cMay peace be in you.\u201d [2] \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 1Sm 25:6; Ps 85:8
[2] = Jerusalem"}, {"pk": 4043913, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 122, "verse": 9, "text": "Because of the house of the LORD our God,
I will pursue your prosperity. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Neh 2:10; Est 10:3"}, {"pk": 4043914, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 123, "verse": 1, "text": "A song of ascents. [1] I lift my eyes to you,
the one enthroned in heaven. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 2:4; 121:1; 141:8"}, {"pk": 4043915, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 123, "verse": 2, "text": "Like a servant\u2019s eyes on his master\u2019s hand,
like a servant girl\u2019s eyes on her mistress\u2019s hand,
so our eyes are on the LORD our God
until he shows us favor. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 25:15"}, {"pk": 4043916, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 123, "verse": 3, "text": "Show us favor, LORD, show us favor,
for we\u2019ve had more than enough contempt. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Neh 4:4; Ps 4:1; 119:22"}, {"pk": 4043917, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 123, "verse": 4, "text": "We\u2019ve had more than enough
scorn from the arrogant
and contempt from the proud. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Is 32:9,11; Am 6:1"}, {"pk": 4043918, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 124, "verse": 1, "text": "A song of ascents. Of David. [1] If the LORD had not been on our side\u2009\u2014
let Israel say\u2009\u2014
"}, {"pk": 4043919, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 124, "verse": 2, "text": "If the LORD had not been on our side \u24db
when people attacked us, \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 129:1
\u24db Ps 94:17"}, {"pk": 4043920, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 124, "verse": 3, "text": "then they would have swallowed us alive
in their burning anger against us. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 35:25; 56:1; Pr 1:12"}, {"pk": 4043921, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 124, "verse": 4, "text": "Then the water would have engulfed us;
the torrent would have swept over us;
"}, {"pk": 4043922, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 124, "verse": 5, "text": "the raging water would have swept over us. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Jb 22:11; Ps 32:6; 69:2"}, {"pk": 4043923, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 124, "verse": 6, "text": "Blessed be the LORD,
who has not let us be ripped apart by their teeth. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 27:2; Pr 30:14"}, {"pk": 4043924, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 124, "verse": 7, "text": "We have escaped like a bird from the hunter\u2019s net;
the net is torn, and we have escaped. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 91:3"}, {"pk": 4043925, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 124, "verse": 8, "text": "Our help is in the name of the LORD,
the Maker of heaven and earth. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 115:15; 121:2"}, {"pk": 4043926, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 125, "verse": 1, "text": "A song of ascents. [1] Those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion.
It cannot be shaken; it remains forever. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 46:5"}, {"pk": 4043927, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 125, "verse": 2, "text": "The mountains surround Jerusalem
and the LORD surrounds his people,
both now and forever. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Zch 2:5"}, {"pk": 4043928, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 125, "verse": 3, "text": "The scepter of the wicked will not remain
over the land allotted to the righteous,
so that the righteous will not apply their hands to injustice. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 89:22; Is 14:5"}, {"pk": 4043929, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 125, "verse": 4, "text": "Do what is good, LORD, to the good,
to those whose hearts are upright. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 7:10; 119:68"}, {"pk": 4043930, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 125, "verse": 5, "text": "But as for those who turn aside to crooked ways,
the LORD will banish them with the evildoers. \u24d8
Peace be with Israel. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 92:7,9; 94:4
\u24d9 Ps 128:5-6"}, {"pk": 4043931, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 126, "verse": 1, "text": "A song of ascents. [1] When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion, [1]
we were like those who dream. \u24da
", "comment": "[1] Or LORD returned those of Zion who had been captives
\u24da Ps 85:1; Jr 29:14"}, {"pk": 4043932, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 126, "verse": 2, "text": "Our mouths were filled with laughter then, \u24db
and our tongues with shouts of joy. \u24dc
Then they said among the nations,
\u201cThe LORD has done great things for them.\u201d \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 71:19
\u24db Jb 8:21
\u24dc Ps 51:14"}, {"pk": 4043933, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 126, "verse": 3, "text": "The LORD had done great things for us;
we were joyful. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Is 25:9"}, {"pk": 4043934, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 126, "verse": 4, "text": "Restore our fortunes, [2] LORD,
like watercourses in the Negev. \u24d1
", "comment": "[2] Or Return our captives
\u24d1 Is 35:6; 43:19"}, {"pk": 4043935, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 126, "verse": 5, "text": "Those who sow in tears
will reap with shouts of joy. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Jr 31:9"}, {"pk": 4043936, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 126, "verse": 6, "text": "Though one goes along weeping,
carrying the bag of seed,
he will surely come back with shouts of joy,
carrying his sheaves. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Is 35:10; 51:11"}, {"pk": 4043937, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 127, "verse": 1, "text": "A song of ascents. Of Solomon. [1] Unless the LORD builds a house,
its builders labor over it in vain; \u24d4
unless the LORD watches over a city,
the watchman stays alert in vain. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 78:69
\u24d5 Ps 121:4"}, {"pk": 4043938, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 127, "verse": 2, "text": "In vain you get up early and stay up late,
working hard to have enough food\u2009\u2014\u2009
yes, he gives sleep to the one he loves. [1] \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 3:5; 4:8; Pr 3:24
[1] Or yes, he gives such things to his loved ones while they sleep"}, {"pk": 4043939, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 127, "verse": 3, "text": "Sons are indeed a heritage from the LORD,
offspring, a reward. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Dt 7:13; Ps 113:9"}, {"pk": 4043940, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 127, "verse": 4, "text": "Like arrows in the hand of a warrior
are the sons born in one\u2019s youth. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 120:4"}, {"pk": 4043941, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 127, "verse": 5, "text": "Happy is the man who has filled his quiver with them. \u24d9
They will never be put to shame
when they speak with their enemies at the city gate. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Jl 2:26-27
\u24d9 Ps 128:2-3"}, {"pk": 4043942, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 128, "verse": 1, "text": "A song of ascents. [1] How happy is everyone who fears the LORD,
who walks in his ways! \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 112:1; 119:1,3"}, {"pk": 4043943, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 128, "verse": 2, "text": "You will surely eat
what your hands have worked for. \u24dc
You will be happy,
and it will go well for you. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dc Is 3:10
\u24dd Ec 8:12"}, {"pk": 4043944, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 128, "verse": 3, "text": "Your wife will be like a fruitful vine
within your house,
your children, like young olive trees
around your table. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 52:8; Ezk 19:10"}, {"pk": 4043945, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 128, "verse": 4, "text": "In this very way
the man who fears the LORD
will be blessed. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 115:13"}, {"pk": 4043946, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 128, "verse": 5, "text": "May the LORD bless you from Zion,
so that you will see the prosperity of Jerusalem
all the days of your life \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 20:2; 134:3; 135:21"}, {"pk": 4043947, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 128, "verse": 6, "text": "and will see your children\u2019s children!
Peace be with Israel. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 125:5; Pr 17:6"}, {"pk": 4043948, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 129, "verse": 1, "text": "A song of ascents. [1] Since my youth they have often attacked me\u2009\u2014
let Israel say\u2009\u2014
"}, {"pk": 4043949, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 129, "verse": 2, "text": "Since my youth they have often attacked me,
but they have not prevailed against me. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Jr 1:19; 20:11"}, {"pk": 4043950, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 129, "verse": 3, "text": "Plowmen plowed over my back;
they made their furrows long. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Mc 3:12"}, {"pk": 4043951, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 129, "verse": 4, "text": "The LORD is righteous;
he has cut the ropes of the wicked. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 2:3"}, {"pk": 4043952, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 129, "verse": 5, "text": "Let all who hate Zion
be driven back in disgrace. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 35:4; 70:3; 71:13"}, {"pk": 4043953, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 129, "verse": 6, "text": "Let them be like grass on the rooftops,
which withers before it grows up [1] \u24d8
", "comment": "[1] Or it can be pulled out
\u24d8 2Kg 19:26; Is 37:27"}, {"pk": 4043954, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 129, "verse": 7, "text": "and can\u2019t even fill the hands of the reaper
or the arms of the one who binds sheaves. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 79:12"}, {"pk": 4043955, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 129, "verse": 8, "text": "Then none who pass by will say,
\u201cMay the LORD\u2019s blessing be on you.
We bless you in the name of the LORD.\u201d \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Ru 2:4; Ps 118:26"}, {"pk": 4043956, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 130, "verse": 1, "text": "A song of ascents. [1] Out of the depths I call to you, LORD! \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 69:2; Lm 3:55"}, {"pk": 4043957, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 130, "verse": 2, "text": "Lord, listen to my voice;
let your ears be attentive
to my cry for help. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc 2Ch 6:40; Ps 28:6; 140:6"}, {"pk": 4043958, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 130, "verse": 3, "text": " LORD, if you kept an account of iniquities,
Lord, who could stand? \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 76:7; Mal 3:2; Rv 6:17"}, {"pk": 4043959, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 130, "verse": 4, "text": "But with you there is forgiveness,
so that you may be revered. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 1Kg 8:39-40; Ps 86:5; Jr 33:8-9"}, {"pk": 4043960, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 130, "verse": 5, "text": "I wait for the LORD; I wait
and put my hope in his word. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 33:20; 119:74,81"}, {"pk": 4043961, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 130, "verse": 6, "text": "I wait for the Lord
more than watchmen for the morning\u2009\u2014
more than watchmen for the morning. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 63:6; 119:147"}, {"pk": 4043962, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 130, "verse": 7, "text": "Israel, put your hope in the LORD. \u24d3
For there is faithful love with the LORD,
and with him is redemption in abundance. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 131:3
\u24d4 Ps 111:9"}, {"pk": 4043963, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 130, "verse": 8, "text": "And he will redeem Israel
from all its iniquities. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Lk 1:68; Ti 2:14"}, {"pk": 4043964, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 131, "verse": 1, "text": "A song of ascents. Of David. [1] LORD, my heart is not proud;
my eyes are not haughty. \u24d6
I do not get involved with things
too great or too wondrous for me. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 101:5; Rm 12:16
\u24d7 Jb 42:3; Ps 139:6"}, {"pk": 4043965, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 131, "verse": 2, "text": "Instead, I have calmed and quieted my soul
like a weaned child with its mother;
my soul is like a weaned child. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Mt 18:3; 1Co 14:20"}, {"pk": 4043966, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 131, "verse": 3, "text": "Israel, put your hope in the LORD,
both now and forever. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 130:7"}, {"pk": 4043967, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 132, "verse": 1, "text": "A song of ascents. [1] LORD, remember David
and all the hardships he endured, \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da 2Sm 16:12"}, {"pk": 4043968, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 132, "verse": 2, "text": "and how he swore an oath to the LORD,
making a vow to the Mighty One of Jacob: \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Gn 49:24; Is 49:26; 60:16"}, {"pk": 4043969, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 132, "verse": 3, "text": "\u201cI will not enter my house
or get into my bed,
"}, {"pk": 4043970, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 132, "verse": 4, "text": "I will not allow my eyes to sleep
or my eyelids to slumber \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Pr 6:4"}, {"pk": 4043971, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 132, "verse": 5, "text": "until I find a place for the LORD,
a dwelling for the Mighty One of Jacob.\u201d \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd 1Ch 22:7; Ac 7:46"}, {"pk": 4043972, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 132, "verse": 6, "text": "We heard of the ark in Ephrathah; [1] \u24d0
we found it in the fields of Jaar. [2] \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 1Sm 7:1
[1] = Bethlehem
\u24d0 Gn 35:19; Ru 4:11; 1Sm 17:12; Mc 5:2
[2] = Kiriath-jearim"}, {"pk": 4043973, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 132, "verse": 7, "text": "Let us go to his dwelling place;
let us worship at his footstool. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 1Ch 28:2; Ps 99:5"}, {"pk": 4043974, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 132, "verse": 8, "text": "Rise up, LORD, come to your resting place,
you and your powerful ark. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 2Ch 6:41; Ps 68:1; 78:61"}, {"pk": 4043975, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 132, "verse": 9, "text": "May your priests be clothed with righteousness,
and may your faithful people shout for joy. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Jb 29:14; Ps 149:5"}, {"pk": 4043976, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 132, "verse": 10, "text": "For the sake of your servant David,
do not reject your anointed one. [3] \u24d5
", "comment": "[3] = the king
\u24d5 2Ch 6:42"}, {"pk": 4043977, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 132, "verse": 11, "text": "The LORD swore an oath to David,
a promise he will not abandon:
\u201cI will set one of your offspring [4]
on your throne. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 2Sm 7:12-16; Ps 89:3; Ac 2:30
[4] Lit set the fruit of your belly"}, {"pk": 4043978, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 132, "verse": 12, "text": "If your sons keep my covenant
and my decrees that I will teach them,
their sons will also sit on your throne forever.\u201d \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 1Kg 8:25; Lk 1:32"}, {"pk": 4043979, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 132, "verse": 13, "text": "For the LORD has chosen Zion;
he has desired it for his home: \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 68:16; 78:68"}, {"pk": 4043980, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 132, "verse": 14, "text": "\u201cThis is my resting place forever;
I will make my home here
because I have desired it. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Mt 23:21"}, {"pk": 4043981, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 132, "verse": 15, "text": "I will abundantly bless its food;
I will satisfy its needy with bread. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 107:9; 147:14"}, {"pk": 4043982, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 132, "verse": 16, "text": "I will clothe its priests with salvation,
and its faithful people will shout for joy. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db 2Ch 6:41"}, {"pk": 4043983, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 132, "verse": 17, "text": "There I will make a horn grow for David; \u24dc
I have prepared a lamp for my anointed one. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dc 2Sm 23:5; Lk 1:69
\u24dd 1Kg 11:36"}, {"pk": 4043984, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 132, "verse": 18, "text": "I will clothe his enemies with shame, \u24d0
but the crown he wears [5] will be glorious.\u201d \u24d1
", "comment": "[5] Lit but on him his crown
\u24d0 Jb 8:22
\u24d1 Ps 21:3"}, {"pk": 4043985, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 133, "verse": 1, "text": "A song of ascents. Of David. [1] How good and pleasant it is
when brothers live together in harmony! \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Gn 13:8; Heb 13:1"}, {"pk": 4043986, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 133, "verse": 2, "text": "It is like fine oil on the head,
running down on the beard,
running down Aaron\u2019s beard
onto his robes. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ex 30:25,30; Lv 8:12"}, {"pk": 4043987, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 133, "verse": 3, "text": "It is like the dew of Hermon [1]
falling on the mountains of Zion. \u24d4
For there the LORD has appointed the blessing\u2009\u2014
life forevermore. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 21:4
[1] The tallest mountain in the region, noted for its abundant precipitation
\u24d4 Ps 48:1-2; Mc 5:7"}, {"pk": 4043988, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 134, "verse": 1, "text": "A song of ascents. [1] Now bless the LORD,
all you servants of the LORD
who stand in the LORD\u2019s house at night! \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 1Ch 9:23-27; Ps 135:1-2"}, {"pk": 4043989, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 134, "verse": 2, "text": "Lift up your hands in the holy place
and bless the LORD! \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 28:2; 63:2; 1Tm 2:8"}, {"pk": 4043990, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 134, "verse": 3, "text": "May the LORD,
Maker of heaven and earth,
bless you from Zion. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 115:15; 128:5"}, {"pk": 4043991, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 135, "verse": 1, "text": "Hallelujah!
Praise the name of the LORD.
Give praise, you servants of the LORD \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 113:1; 134:1"}, {"pk": 4043992, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 135, "verse": 2, "text": "who stand in the house of the LORD,
in the courts of the house of our God. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 92:13; 116:19"}, {"pk": 4043993, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 135, "verse": 3, "text": "Praise the LORD, for the LORD is good;
sing praise to his name, for it is delightful. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 100:5; 147:1"}, {"pk": 4043994, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 135, "verse": 4, "text": "For the LORD has chosen Jacob for himself,
Israel as his treasured possession. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Ex 19:5; Dt 7:6-7; 10:15"}, {"pk": 4043995, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 135, "verse": 5, "text": "For I know that the LORD is great;
our Lord is greater than all gods. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 95:3; 97:9"}, {"pk": 4043996, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 135, "verse": 6, "text": "The LORD does whatever he pleases
in heaven and on earth,
in the seas and all the depths. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 115:3; Is 45:7; Lm 3:37-38; Dn 4:35"}, {"pk": 4043997, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 135, "verse": 7, "text": "He causes the clouds to rise from the ends of the earth.
He makes lightning for the rain
and brings the wind from his storehouses. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Jb 28:25-26; Jr 10:13; 51:16"}, {"pk": 4043998, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 135, "verse": 8, "text": "He struck down the firstborn of Egypt,
both people and animals. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ex 12:12; Ps 78:51; 105:36"}, {"pk": 4043999, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 135, "verse": 9, "text": "He sent signs and wonders against you, Egypt,
against Pharaoh and all his officials. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Dt 6:22; Ps 78:43"}, {"pk": 4044000, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 135, "verse": 10, "text": "He struck down many nations
and slaughtered mighty kings: \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 44:2; 136:17-22"}, {"pk": 4044001, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 135, "verse": 11, "text": "Sihon king of the Amorites,
Og king of Bashan,
and all the kings of Canaan. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Nm 21:21-35"}, {"pk": 4044002, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 135, "verse": 12, "text": "He gave their land as an inheritance,
an inheritance to his people Israel. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Dt 29:8; Ps 78:55"}, {"pk": 4044003, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 135, "verse": 13, "text": " LORD, your name endures forever,
your reputation, LORD,
through all generations. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ex 3:15; Ps 102:12"}, {"pk": 4044004, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 135, "verse": 14, "text": "For the LORD will vindicate his people
and have compassion on his servants. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Dt 32:36; Ps 90:13; 106:46"}, {"pk": 4044005, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 135, "verse": 15, "text": "The idols of the nations are of silver and gold,
made by human hands. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 2Kg 19:18; Is 37:19"}, {"pk": 4044006, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 135, "verse": 16, "text": "They have mouths but cannot speak, \u24da
eyes, but cannot see.
", "comment": "\u24da Hab 2:18"}, {"pk": 4044007, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 135, "verse": 17, "text": "They have ears but cannot hear;
indeed, there is no breath in their mouths. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Is 46:7"}, {"pk": 4044008, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 135, "verse": 18, "text": "Those who make them are just like them,
as are all who trust in them. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 115:4-11"}, {"pk": 4044009, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 135, "verse": 19, "text": "House of Israel, bless the LORD! \u24dd
House of Aaron, bless the LORD! \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 115:10; 118:3
\u24dd Ps 115:9; 118:2"}, {"pk": 4044010, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 135, "verse": 20, "text": "House of Levi, bless the LORD!
You who revere the LORD, bless the LORD! \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 22:23; 115:11; 118:4"}, {"pk": 4044011, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 135, "verse": 21, "text": "Blessed be the LORD from Zion; \u24d2
he dwells in Jerusalem. \u24d3
Hallelujah!
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 132:13-14
\u24d2 Ps 128:5"}, {"pk": 4044012, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 136, "verse": 1, "text": "Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good. \u24d4 His faithful love endures forever.
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 106:1; 107:1; 118:1"}, {"pk": 4044013, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 136, "verse": 2, "text": "Give thanks to the God of gods. His faithful love endures forever.
"}, {"pk": 4044014, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 136, "verse": 3, "text": "Give thanks to the Lord of lords. \u24d5 His faithful love endures forever.
", "comment": "\u24d5 Dt 10:17"}, {"pk": 4044015, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 136, "verse": 4, "text": "He alone does great wonders. \u24d6 His faithful love endures forever.
", "comment": "\u24d6 Jb 9:10; Ps 72:18"}, {"pk": 4044016, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 136, "verse": 5, "text": "He made the heavens skillfully. \u24d7 His faithful love endures forever.
", "comment": "\u24d7 Pr 3:19; Jr 10:12; 51:15"}, {"pk": 4044017, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 136, "verse": 6, "text": "He spread the land on the waters. \u24d8 His faithful love endures forever.
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 24:2"}, {"pk": 4044018, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 136, "verse": 7, "text": "He made the great lights: \u24d9 His faithful love endures forever.
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 74:16"}, {"pk": 4044019, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 136, "verse": 8, "text": "the sun to rule by day, His faithful love endures forever.
"}, {"pk": 4044020, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 136, "verse": 9, "text": "the moon and stars to rule by night. \u24da His faithful love endures forever.
", "comment": "\u24da Gn 1:16"}, {"pk": 4044021, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 136, "verse": 10, "text": "He struck the firstborn of the Egyptians \u24db His faithful love endures forever.
", "comment": "\u24db Ex 12:29; Ps 78:51; 135:8"}, {"pk": 4044022, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 136, "verse": 11, "text": "and brought Israel out from among them His faithful love endures forever.
"}, {"pk": 4044023, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 136, "verse": 12, "text": "with a strong hand and outstretched arm. \u24dc His faithful love endures forever.
", "comment": "\u24dc Ex 6:1; Dt 4:34"}, {"pk": 4044024, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 136, "verse": 13, "text": "He divided the Red Sea \u24dd His faithful love endures forever.
", "comment": "\u24dd Ex 14:21; Ps 66:6; 78:13"}, {"pk": 4044025, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 136, "verse": 14, "text": "and led Israel through, \u24d0 His faithful love endures forever.
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ex 14:21-22; Ps 106:9"}, {"pk": 4044026, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 136, "verse": 15, "text": "but hurled Pharaoh and his army into the Red Sea. \u24d1 His faithful love endures forever.
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ex 14:27; Ps 78:53; 106:11"}, {"pk": 4044027, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 136, "verse": 16, "text": "He led his people in the wilderness. \u24d2 His faithful love endures forever.
", "comment": "\u24d2 Dt 8:15; Ps 78:52"}, {"pk": 4044028, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 136, "verse": 17, "text": "He struck down great kings His faithful love endures forever.
"}, {"pk": 4044029, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 136, "verse": 18, "text": "and slaughtered famous kings\u2009\u2014 His faithful love endures forever.
"}, {"pk": 4044030, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 136, "verse": 19, "text": "Sihon king of the Amorites His faithful love endures forever.
"}, {"pk": 4044031, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 136, "verse": 20, "text": "and Og king of Bashan\u2009\u2014 His faithful love endures forever.
"}, {"pk": 4044032, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 136, "verse": 21, "text": "and gave their land as an inheritance, His faithful love endures forever.
"}, {"pk": 4044033, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 136, "verse": 22, "text": "an inheritance to Israel his servant. \u24d3 His faithful love endures forever.
", "comment": "\u24d3 Nm 21:21-35; Ps 135:10-12"}, {"pk": 4044034, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 136, "verse": 23, "text": "He remembered us in our humiliation \u24d4 His faithful love endures forever.
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 106:45"}, {"pk": 4044035, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 136, "verse": 24, "text": "and rescued us from our foes. \u24d5 His faithful love endures forever.
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 107:2"}, {"pk": 4044036, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 136, "verse": 25, "text": "He gives food to every creature. \u24d6 His faithful love endures forever.
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 104:27; 145:15"}, {"pk": 4044037, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 136, "verse": 26, "text": "Give thanks to the God of heaven! \u24d7 His faithful love endures forever.
", "comment": "\u24d7 Neh 1:5"}, {"pk": 4044038, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 137, "verse": 1, "text": "By the rivers of Babylon\u2009\u2014
there we sat down and wept
when we remembered Zion. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ezk 1:1,3"}, {"pk": 4044039, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 137, "verse": 2, "text": "There we hung up our lyres
on the poplar trees, \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Jb 30:31; Ezk 26:13"}, {"pk": 4044040, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 137, "verse": 3, "text": "for our captors there asked us for songs,
and our tormentors, for rejoicing:
\u201cSing us one of the songs of Zion.\u201d \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 80:6"}, {"pk": 4044041, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 137, "verse": 4, "text": "How can we sing the LORD\u2019s song
on foreign soil? \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Neh 12:46"}, {"pk": 4044042, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 137, "verse": 5, "text": "If I forget you, Jerusalem,
may my right hand forget its skill. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Is 65:11"}, {"pk": 4044043, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 137, "verse": 6, "text": "May my tongue stick to the roof of my mouth
if I do not remember you,
if I do not exalt Jerusalem as my greatest joy! \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Jb 29:10; Ps 22:15; Ezk 3:26"}, {"pk": 4044044, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 137, "verse": 7, "text": "Remember, LORD, what the Edomites said
that day [1] at Jerusalem:
\u201cDestroy it! Destroy it
down to its foundations!\u201d \u24d0
", "comment": "[1] The day Jerusalem fell to the Babylonians in 586 BC
\u24d0 Is 34:5-6; Ezk 35:2; Ob 10-14"}, {"pk": 4044045, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 137, "verse": 8, "text": "Daughter Babylon, doomed to destruction,
happy is the one who pays you back
what you have done to us. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Jr 50:1-46; 51:1-64"}, {"pk": 4044046, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 137, "verse": 9, "text": "Happy is he who takes your little ones
and dashes them against the rocks. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 2Kg 8:12; Is 13:16; Nah 3:10"}, {"pk": 4044047, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 138, "verse": 1, "text": "Of David. [1] I will give you thanks with all my heart; \u24d3
I will sing your praise before the heavenly beings. [1] \u24d4
", "comment": "[1] Or before the gods, or before judges, or before kings; Hb elohim
\u24d3 Ps 111:1
\u24d4 Ps 82:1,6-7; 95:3; 96:5"}, {"pk": 4044048, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 138, "verse": 2, "text": "I will bow down toward your holy temple
and give thanks to your name
for your constant love and truth.
You have exalted your name
and your promise above everything else. [2] \u24d5
", "comment": "[2] Or You have exalted your promise above all your name
\u24d5 1Kg 8:29; Ps 5:7; 28:2"}, {"pk": 4044049, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 138, "verse": 3, "text": "On the day I called, you answered me;
you increased strength within me. [3] \u24d6
", "comment": "[3] Hb obscure
\u24d6 Ps 28:7; 46:1"}, {"pk": 4044050, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 138, "verse": 4, "text": "All the kings on earth will give you thanks, LORD,
when they hear what you have promised. [4] \u24d7
", "comment": "[4] Lit hear the words of your mouth
\u24d7 Ps 72:11; 102:15"}, {"pk": 4044051, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 138, "verse": 5, "text": "They will sing of the LORD\u2019s ways,
for the LORD\u2019s glory is great. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 21:5; 145:7"}, {"pk": 4044052, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 138, "verse": 6, "text": "Though the LORD is exalted,
he takes note of the humble;
but he knows the haughty from a distance. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 113:4-7; Pr 3:34; Jms 4:6"}, {"pk": 4044053, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 138, "verse": 7, "text": "If I walk into the thick of danger,
you will preserve my life
from the anger of my enemies. \u24da
You will extend your hand;
your right hand will save me. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 20:6; 60:5
\u24da Ps 23:4"}, {"pk": 4044054, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 138, "verse": 8, "text": "The LORD will fulfill his purpose for me. \u24dc
LORD, your faithful love endures forever;
do not abandon the work of your hands. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Jb 10:3; Ps 100:3
\u24dc Ps 57:2; Php 1:6"}, {"pk": 4044055, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 139, "verse": 1, "text": "For the choir director. A psalm of David. [1] LORD, you have searched me and known me. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 17:3; 44:21; Jr 12:3"}, {"pk": 4044056, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 139, "verse": 2, "text": "You know when I sit down and when I stand up;
you understand my thoughts from far away. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 2Kg 19:27; Is 66:18; Mt 9:4"}, {"pk": 4044057, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 139, "verse": 3, "text": "You observe my travels and my rest;
you are aware of all my ways. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Jb 14:16; 31:4"}, {"pk": 4044058, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 139, "verse": 4, "text": "Before a word is on my tongue,
you know all about it, LORD. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Heb 4:13"}, {"pk": 4044059, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 139, "verse": 5, "text": "You have encircled me;
you have placed your hand on me. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Jb 9:33; Ps 125:2"}, {"pk": 4044060, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 139, "verse": 6, "text": "This wondrous knowledge is beyond me.
It is lofty; I am unable to reach it. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Jb 42:3; Rm 11:33"}, {"pk": 4044061, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 139, "verse": 7, "text": "Where can I go to escape your Spirit?
Where can I flee from your presence? \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Jr 23:24"}, {"pk": 4044062, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 139, "verse": 8, "text": "If I go up to heaven, you are there; \u24d7
if I make my bed in Sheol, you are there. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d7 Am 9:2-4
\u24d8 Jb 26:6; Is 14:11"}, {"pk": 4044063, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 139, "verse": 9, "text": "If I live at the eastern horizon
or settle at the western limits, [1]
", "comment": "[1] Lit I take up the wings of the dawn; I dwell at the end of the sea"}, {"pk": 4044064, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 139, "verse": 10, "text": "even there your hand will lead me;
your right hand will hold on to me. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 23:2-3"}, {"pk": 4044065, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 139, "verse": 11, "text": "If I say, \u201cSurely the darkness will hide me,
and the light around me will be night\u201d \u24da \u2009\u2014
", "comment": "\u24da Jb 22:13-14"}, {"pk": 4044066, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 139, "verse": 12, "text": "even the darkness is not dark to you.
The night shines like the day;
darkness and light are alike to you. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Jb 34:22; Dn 2:22"}, {"pk": 4044067, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 139, "verse": 13, "text": "For it was you who created my inward parts; [2]
you knit me together in my mother\u2019s womb. \u24dc
", "comment": "[2] Lit my kidneys
\u24dc Jb 10:11; Ps 119:73"}, {"pk": 4044068, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 139, "verse": 14, "text": "I will praise you
because I have been remarkably and wondrously made. [3] [4]
Your works are wondrous,
and I know this very well. \u24dd
", "comment": "[3] DSS, some LXX mss, Syr, Jer read because you are remarkable and wonderful
[4] Hb obscure
\u24dd Ps 40:5"}, {"pk": 4044069, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 139, "verse": 15, "text": "My bones were not hidden from you
when I was made in secret,
when I was formed in the depths of the earth. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Jb 10:8-10; Ps 63:9; Ec 11:5"}, {"pk": 4044070, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 139, "verse": 16, "text": "Your eyes saw me when I was formless;
all my days were written in your book and planned
before a single one of them began. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Jb 14:5"}, {"pk": 4044071, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 139, "verse": 17, "text": "God, how precious [5] your thoughts are to me;
how vast their sum is!
", "comment": "[5] Or difficult"}, {"pk": 4044072, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 139, "verse": 18, "text": "If I counted them,
they would outnumber the grains of sand; \u24d2
when I wake up, [6] I am still with you. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 40:5; 92:5
[6] Some Hb mss read I come to an end
\u24d3 Ps 3:5"}, {"pk": 4044073, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 139, "verse": 19, "text": "God, if only you would kill the wicked\u2009\u2014
you bloodthirsty men, stay away from me \u24d4 \u2009\u2014
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 5:6; 6:8; Is 11:4"}, {"pk": 4044074, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 139, "verse": 20, "text": "who invoke you deceitfully.
Your enemies swear by you falsely. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 20:7; Jd 15"}, {"pk": 4044075, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 139, "verse": 21, "text": " LORD, don\u2019t I hate those who hate you,
and detest those who rebel against you?
"}, {"pk": 4044076, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 139, "verse": 22, "text": "I hate them with extreme hatred;
I consider them my enemies. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 26:5; 31:16"}, {"pk": 4044077, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 139, "verse": 23, "text": "Search me, God, and know my heart;
test me and know my concerns. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Jb 31:6; Ps 26:2"}, {"pk": 4044078, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 139, "verse": 24, "text": "See if there is any offensive [7] way in me;
lead me in the everlasting way. \u24d8
", "comment": "[7] Or idolatrous
\u24d8 Ps 16:11"}, {"pk": 4044079, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 140, "verse": 1, "text": "For the choir director. A psalm of David. [1] Rescue me, LORD, from evil men.
Keep me safe from violent men \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 18:48; 71:4"}, {"pk": 4044080, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 140, "verse": 2, "text": "who plan evil in their hearts.
They stir up wars all day long. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 36:4; 56:6; Pr 6:14"}, {"pk": 4044081, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 140, "verse": 3, "text": "They make their tongues
as sharp as a snake\u2019s bite;
viper\u2019s venom is under their lips. \u24db Selah
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 58:4; Rm 3:13; Jms 3:8"}, {"pk": 4044082, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 140, "verse": 4, "text": "Protect me, LORD,
from the power of the wicked. \u24dc
Keep me safe from violent men
who plan to make me stumble. [1] \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 71:4
[1] Lit to trip up my steps
\u24dd Ps 36:11"}, {"pk": 4044083, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 140, "verse": 5, "text": "The proud hide a trap with ropes for me;
they spread a net along the path
and set snares for me. \u24d0 Selah
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 35:7; 141:9; 142:3"}, {"pk": 4044084, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 140, "verse": 6, "text": "I say to the LORD, \u201cYou are my God.\u201d
Listen, LORD, to my cry for help. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 31:14; 130:2"}, {"pk": 4044085, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 140, "verse": 7, "text": " LORD, my Lord, my strong Savior,
you shield my head on the day of battle. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 28:8; 118:14"}, {"pk": 4044086, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 140, "verse": 8, "text": " LORD, do not grant the desires of the wicked;
do not let them achieve their goals.
Otherwise, they will become proud. \u24d3 Selah
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 10:2-3"}, {"pk": 4044087, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 140, "verse": 9, "text": "When those who surround me rise up, [2]
may the trouble their lips cause overwhelm them. \u24d4
", "comment": "[2] Lit Head of those who surround me
\u24d4 Ps 7:16; Pr 18:7"}, {"pk": 4044088, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 140, "verse": 10, "text": "Let hot coals fall on them.
Let them be thrown into the fire,
into the abyss, never again to rise. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 11:6; 36:12"}, {"pk": 4044089, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 140, "verse": 11, "text": "Do not let a slanderer stay in the land.
Let evil relentlessly [3] hunt down a violent man. \u24d6
", "comment": "[3] Hb obscure
\u24d6 Ps 34:21"}, {"pk": 4044090, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 140, "verse": 12, "text": "I [4] know that the LORD upholds
the just cause of the poor,
justice for the needy. \u24d7
", "comment": "[4] Alt Hb tradition reads You
\u24d7 1Kg 8:45,49; Ps 9:4; 82:3"}, {"pk": 4044091, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 140, "verse": 13, "text": "Surely the righteous will praise your name;
the upright will live in your presence. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 11:7; 64:10"}, {"pk": 4044092, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 141, "verse": 1, "text": "A psalm of David. [1] LORD, I call on you; hurry to help me.
Listen to my voice when I call on you. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 22:19; 38:22; 70:5"}, {"pk": 4044093, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 141, "verse": 2, "text": "May my prayer be set before you as incense, \u24da
the raising of my hands as the evening offering. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24da Ex 30:8
\u24db Lk 1:10; Rv 5:8; 8:3-4"}, {"pk": 4044094, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 141, "verse": 3, "text": " LORD, set up a guard for my mouth;
keep watch at the door of my lips. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 34:13; 39:1; Pr 13:3; Mc 7:5"}, {"pk": 4044095, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 141, "verse": 4, "text": "Do not let my heart turn to any evil thing
or perform wicked acts
with men who commit sin.
Do not let me feast on their delicacies. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 119:36; Pr 23:6; Is 32:6"}, {"pk": 4044096, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 141, "verse": 5, "text": "Let the righteous one strike me\u2009\u2014
it is an act of faithful love;
let him rebuke me\u2009\u2014
it is oil for my head;
let me [1] not refuse it. \u24d0
Even now my prayer is against
the evil acts of the wicked. [2] \u24d1
", "comment": "[1] Lit my head
\u24d0 Ec 7:5; Gl 6:1
[2] Lit of them
\u24d1 Ps 109:4"}, {"pk": 4044097, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 141, "verse": 6, "text": "When their rulers [3] will be thrown off
the sides of a cliff,
the people [4] will listen to my words,
for they are pleasing. \u24d2
", "comment": "[3] Or judges
[4] Lit cliff, and they
\u24d2 2Ch 25:12"}, {"pk": 4044098, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 141, "verse": 7, "text": "As when one plows and breaks up the soil,
turning up rocks,
so our [5] bones have been scattered
at the mouth of Sheol. \u24d3
", "comment": "[5] DSS reads my; some LXX mss, Syr read their
\u24d3 Ps 53:5; 88:3-5"}, {"pk": 4044099, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 141, "verse": 8, "text": "But my eyes look to you, LORD, my Lord.
I seek refuge in you; do not let me die. [6] \u24d4
", "comment": "[6] Or not pour out my life
\u24d4 Ps 7:1; 57:1; 144:2"}, {"pk": 4044100, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 141, "verse": 9, "text": "Protect me from the trap they have set for me,
and from the snares of evildoers. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 38:12; 140:5"}, {"pk": 4044101, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 141, "verse": 10, "text": "Let the wicked fall into their own nets,
while I pass by safely. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 7:15; 35:8; 57:6"}, {"pk": 4044102, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 142, "verse": 1, "text": "A of David. When he was in the cave. \u24d7 A prayer. [1] I cry aloud to the LORD; \u24d8
I plead aloud to the LORD for mercy. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 3:4; 77:1
\u24d9 Ps 30:8
\u24d7 1Sm 22:1; 24:3"}, {"pk": 4044103, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 142, "verse": 2, "text": "I pour out my complaint before him;
I reveal my trouble to him. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 77:2; 102"}, {"pk": 4044104, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 142, "verse": 3, "text": "Although my spirit is weak within me,
you know my way. \u24db
Along this path I travel
they have hidden a trap for me. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 77:3; 143:4
\u24dc Ps 140:5"}, {"pk": 4044105, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 142, "verse": 4, "text": "Look to the right and see: [1]
no one stands up for me;
there is no refuge for me;
no one cares about me. \u24dd
", "comment": "[1] DSS, LXX, Syr, Vg, Tg read I look to the right and I see
\u24dd Ps 69:20; Jr 25:35"}, {"pk": 4044106, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 142, "verse": 5, "text": "I cry to you, LORD;
I say, \u201cYou are my shelter,
my portion in the land of the living.\u201d \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 16:5; 27:13"}, {"pk": 4044107, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 142, "verse": 6, "text": "Listen to my cry,
for I am very weak. \u24d1
Rescue me from those who pursue me,
for they are too strong for me. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 79:8; 116:6
\u24d2 Ps 18:17"}, {"pk": 4044108, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 142, "verse": 7, "text": "Free me from prison
so that I can praise your name.
The righteous will gather around me
because you deal generously with me. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 13:6; 143:11"}, {"pk": 4044109, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 143, "verse": 1, "text": "A psalm of David. [1] LORD, hear my prayer.
In your faithfulness listen to my plea,
and in your righteousness answer me. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 71:2; 140:6"}, {"pk": 4044110, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 143, "verse": 2, "text": "Do not bring your servant into judgment, \u24d5
for no one alive is righteous in your sight. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d5 Jb 14:3
\u24d6 Jb 15:14; Ps 130:3; Rm 3:23"}, {"pk": 4044111, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 143, "verse": 3, "text": "For the enemy has pursued me,
crushing me to the ground,
making me live in darkness
like those long dead. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 88:3-6; Lm 3:6"}, {"pk": 4044112, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 143, "verse": 4, "text": "My spirit is weak within me;
my heart is overcome with dismay. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 77:3; 142:3"}, {"pk": 4044113, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 143, "verse": 5, "text": "I remember the days of old;
I meditate on all you have done;
I reflect on the work of your hands. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 77:5,10-12"}, {"pk": 4044114, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 143, "verse": 6, "text": "I spread out my hands to you;
I am like parched land before you. \u24da Selah
", "comment": "\u24da Jb 11:13; Ps 42:2; 63:1"}, {"pk": 4044115, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 143, "verse": 7, "text": "Answer me quickly, LORD;
my spirit fails. \u24db
Don\u2019t hide your face from me,
or I will be like those
going down to the Pit. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 69:17; 102:2
\u24dc Ps 28:1; 88:4"}, {"pk": 4044116, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 143, "verse": 8, "text": "Let me experience
your faithful love in the morning,
for I trust in you. \u24dd
Reveal to me the way I should go
because I appeal to you. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 90:14
\u24d0 Ps 25:1,4"}, {"pk": 4044117, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 143, "verse": 9, "text": "Rescue me from my enemies, LORD;
I come to you for protection. [1] \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 31:15; 59:1; 142:6
[1] One Hb ms, LXX; some Hb mss read I cover myself to you"}, {"pk": 4044118, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 143, "verse": 10, "text": "Teach me to do your will,
for you are my God. \u24d2
May your gracious Spirit
lead me on level ground. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 25:4-5; 31:14; 63:1; 86:2; 119:12
\u24d3 Ps 23:3"}, {"pk": 4044119, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 143, "verse": 11, "text": "For your name\u2019s sake, LORD,
let me live.
In your righteousness deliver me from trouble, \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 25:11; 71:20"}, {"pk": 4044120, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 143, "verse": 12, "text": "and in your faithful love destroy my enemies.
Wipe out all those who attack me,
for I am your servant. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 54:5; 116:16"}, {"pk": 4044121, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 144, "verse": 1, "text": "Of David. [1] Blessed be the LORD, my rock \u24d6
who trains my hands for battle
and my fingers for warfare. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 18:34
\u24d6 1Sm 2:2; Ps 18:2; 19:14; 92:15; 95:1; Is 26:4"}, {"pk": 4044122, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 144, "verse": 2, "text": "He is my faithful love and my fortress,
my stronghold and my deliverer.
He is my shield, \u24d8 and I take refuge in him; \u24d9
he subdues my people [1] under me. \u24da
", "comment": "[1] Some Hb mss, DSS, Aq, Syr, Tg, Jer read subdues peoples; 2Sm 22:48; Ps 18:47
\u24d8 Dt 33:29; Ps 3:3; 28:7; 115:9-11; Pr 2:7
\u24d9 2Sm 22:3; Ps 18:2; 71:1-3; 91:4; 144:2; Pr 30:5
\u24da Ps 18:39,47"}, {"pk": 4044123, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 144, "verse": 3, "text": " LORD, what is a human that you care for him,
a son of man [2] that you think of him? \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Jb 7:17; Ps 8:4; Heb 2:6
[2] Or a mere mortal"}, {"pk": 4044124, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 144, "verse": 4, "text": "A human is like a breath;
his days are like a passing shadow. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 102:11; 109:23"}, {"pk": 4044125, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 144, "verse": 5, "text": " LORD, part your heavens and come down. \u24dd
Touch the mountains, and they will smoke. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24dd 2Sm 22:10; Ps 18:9-10
\u24d0 Ps 104:32"}, {"pk": 4044126, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 144, "verse": 6, "text": "Flash your lightning and scatter the foe; [3]
shoot your arrows and rout them. \u24d1
", "comment": "[3] Lit scatter them
\u24d1 Ps 18:14; Hab 3:11; Zch 9:14"}, {"pk": 4044127, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 144, "verse": 7, "text": "Reach down [4] from on high; \u24d2
rescue me from deep water, and set me free
from the grasp of foreigners \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 69:14
[4] Lit down your hands
\u24d2 Ps 18:16"}, {"pk": 4044128, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 144, "verse": 8, "text": "whose mouths speak lies,
whose right hands are deceptive. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 12:2; 41:6; 106:26"}, {"pk": 4044129, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 144, "verse": 9, "text": "God, I will sing a new song to you;
I will play on a ten-stringed harp for you \u24d5 \u2009\u2014
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 33:2-3; 40:3"}, {"pk": 4044130, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 144, "verse": 10, "text": "the one who gives victory to kings,
who frees his servant David
from the deadly sword. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 18:50"}, {"pk": 4044131, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 144, "verse": 11, "text": "Set me free and rescue me
from foreigners \u24d7
whose mouths speak lies,
whose right hands are deceptive. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 69:14
\u24d8 Ps 12:2; 41:6; 106:26"}, {"pk": 4044132, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 144, "verse": 12, "text": "Then our sons will be like plants
nurtured in their youth,
our daughters, like corner pillars
that are carved in the palace style. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 92:12-14; 128:3"}, {"pk": 4044133, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 144, "verse": 13, "text": "Our storehouses will be full,
supplying all kinds of produce; \u24da
our flocks will increase by thousands
and tens of thousands in our open fields. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 107:37-38
\u24db Pr 3:9-10"}, {"pk": 4044134, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 144, "verse": 14, "text": "Our cattle will be well fed. [5]
There will be no breach in the walls,
no going into captivity, [6]
and no cry of lament in our public squares. \u24dc
", "comment": "[5] Or will bear heavy loads, or will be pregnant
[6] Or be no plague, no miscarriage
\u24dc Is 24:11; Jr 14:2"}, {"pk": 4044135, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 144, "verse": 15, "text": "Happy are the people with such blessings.
Happy are the people whose God is the LORD. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 33:12"}, {"pk": 4044136, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 145, "verse": 1, "text": "A hymn of David. [1] I [1] exalt you, my God the King,
and bless your name forever and ever. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 30:1; 34:1; 99:5,9
[1] The lines of this poem form an acrostic."}, {"pk": 4044137, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 145, "verse": 2, "text": "I will bless you every day;
I will praise your name forever and ever. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 146:2"}, {"pk": 4044138, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 145, "verse": 3, "text": "The LORD is great and is highly praised; \u24d2
his greatness is unsearchable. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 48:1; 147:5
\u24d3 Jb 5:9; 9:10; Is 40:28"}, {"pk": 4044139, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 145, "verse": 4, "text": "One generation will declare your works to the next
and will proclaim your mighty acts. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 22:30-31"}, {"pk": 4044140, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 145, "verse": 5, "text": "I [2] will speak of your splendor and glorious majesty
and [3] your wondrous works. \u24d5
", "comment": "[2] LXX, Syr read They
[3] LXX, Syr read and they will tell of
\u24d5 Ps 119:27"}, {"pk": 4044141, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 145, "verse": 6, "text": "They will proclaim the power of your awe-inspiring acts,
and I will declare your greatness. [4] \u24d6
", "comment": "[4] Alt Hb tradition, Jer read great deeds
\u24d6 Dt 10:21; Ps 106:2"}, {"pk": 4044142, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 145, "verse": 7, "text": "They will give a testimony of your great goodness
and will joyfully sing of your righteousness. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Is 63:7"}, {"pk": 4044143, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 145, "verse": 8, "text": "The LORD is gracious and compassionate,
slow to anger and great in faithful love. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ex 34:6; Ps 86:5,15; 103:8"}, {"pk": 4044144, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 145, "verse": 9, "text": "The LORD is good to everyone; \u24d9
his compassion rests on all he has made. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ac 14:17
\u24da Ps 100:5"}, {"pk": 4044145, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 145, "verse": 10, "text": "All you have made will thank you, LORD;
the [5] faithful will bless you. \u24db
", "comment": "[5] Lit your
\u24db Ps 19:1; 103:22"}, {"pk": 4044146, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 145, "verse": 11, "text": "They will speak of the glory of your kingdom
and will declare your might, \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Jr 14:21"}, {"pk": 4044147, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 145, "verse": 12, "text": "informing all people of your mighty acts
and of the glorious splendor of your [6] kingdom. \u24dd
", "comment": "[6] LXX, Syr, Jer; MT reads his
\u24dd Ps 105:1; 145:5"}, {"pk": 4044148, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 145, "verse": 13, "text": "Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom;
your rule is for all generations. \u24d0
The LORD is faithful in all his words
and gracious in all his actions. [7] \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 10:16; 2Pt 1:11
[7] One Hb ms, DSS, LXX, Syr; some Hb mss omit The LORD is faithful in all his words and gracious in all his actions.
\u24d1 Ps 103:8"}, {"pk": 4044149, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 145, "verse": 14, "text": "The LORD helps all who fall;
he raises up all who are oppressed. [8] \u24d2
", "comment": "[8] Lit bowed down
\u24d2 Ps 37:24; 146:8"}, {"pk": 4044150, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 145, "verse": 15, "text": "All eyes look to you,
and you give them their food at the proper time. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 104:27; 136:25"}, {"pk": 4044151, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 145, "verse": 16, "text": "You open your hand
and satisfy the desire of every living thing. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 104:28"}, {"pk": 4044152, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 145, "verse": 17, "text": "The LORD is righteous in all his ways
and faithful in all his acts. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 116:5"}, {"pk": 4044153, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 145, "verse": 18, "text": "The LORD is near all who call out to him,
all who call out to him with integrity. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Dt 4:7; Ps 34:18; Jn 4:23-24"}, {"pk": 4044154, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 145, "verse": 19, "text": "He fulfills the desires of those who fear him;
he hears their cry for help and saves them. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 10:17; 21:2; 37:4"}, {"pk": 4044155, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 145, "verse": 20, "text": "The LORD guards all those who love him,
but he destroys all the wicked. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 31:23; 97:10"}, {"pk": 4044156, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 145, "verse": 21, "text": "My mouth will declare the LORD\u2019s praise;
let every living thing
bless his holy name forever and ever. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 65:2; 150:6"}, {"pk": 4044157, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 146, "verse": 1, "text": "Hallelujah!
My soul, praise the LORD. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 103:1"}, {"pk": 4044158, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 146, "verse": 2, "text": "I will praise the LORD all my life;
I will sing to my God as long as I live. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 63:4; 104:33"}, {"pk": 4044159, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 146, "verse": 3, "text": "Do not trust in nobles,
in a son of man, [1] who cannot save. \u24dc
", "comment": "[1] Or a mere mortal
\u24dc Ps 60:11; 108:12; 118:8-9"}, {"pk": 4044160, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 146, "verse": 4, "text": "When his breath [2] leaves him,
he returns to the ground;
on that day his plans die. \u24dd
", "comment": "[2] Or spirit
\u24dd Gn 2:7; 3:19"}, {"pk": 4044161, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 146, "verse": 5, "text": "Happy is the one whose help is the God of Jacob,
whose hope is in the LORD his God, \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 144:15; Jr 17:7"}, {"pk": 4044162, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 146, "verse": 6, "text": "the Maker of heaven and earth,
the sea and everything in them. \u24d1
He remains faithful forever, \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 115:15; Ac 14:15
\u24d2 Ps 117:2"}, {"pk": 4044163, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 146, "verse": 7, "text": "executing justice for the exploited
and giving food to the hungry. \u24d3
The LORD frees prisoners. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Is 61:1
\u24d3 Ps 103:6; 107:9"}, {"pk": 4044164, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 146, "verse": 8, "text": "The LORD opens the eyes of the blind. \u24d5
The LORD raises up those who are oppressed. [3] \u24d6
The LORD loves the righteous. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 145:15
\u24d5 Mt 9:27-30; Jn 9:7
[3] Lit bowed down
\u24d7 Ps 11:7"}, {"pk": 4044165, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 146, "verse": 9, "text": "The LORD protects resident aliens
and helps the fatherless and the widow, \u24d8
but he frustrates the ways of the wicked. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ex 22:22-23; Dt 10:18
\u24d9 Ps 147:6"}, {"pk": 4044166, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 146, "verse": 10, "text": "The LORD reigns forever;
Zion, your God reigns for all generations. \u24da
Hallelujah!
", "comment": "\u24da Ex 15:18; Ps 10:16"}, {"pk": 4044167, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 147, "verse": 1, "text": "Hallelujah!
How good it is to sing to our God,
for praise is pleasant and lovely. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 33:1; 135:3"}, {"pk": 4044168, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 147, "verse": 2, "text": "The LORD rebuilds Jerusalem; \u24dc
he gathers Israel\u2019s exiled people. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 51:18; 102:16
\u24dd Dt 30:3; Ezk 39:28"}, {"pk": 4044169, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 147, "verse": 3, "text": "He heals the brokenhearted
and bandages their wounds. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 34:18; Is 61:1"}, {"pk": 4044170, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 147, "verse": 4, "text": "He counts the number of the stars;
he gives names to all of them. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Gn 15:5; Is 40:26"}, {"pk": 4044171, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 147, "verse": 5, "text": "Our Lord is great, vast in power;
his understanding is infinite. [1] \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 48:1; Is 40:28
[1] Lit understanding has no number"}, {"pk": 4044172, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 147, "verse": 6, "text": "The LORD helps the oppressed
but brings the wicked to the ground. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 146:8-9"}, {"pk": 4044173, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 147, "verse": 7, "text": "Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving;
play the lyre to our God, \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 33:2; 95:1-2"}, {"pk": 4044174, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 147, "verse": 8, "text": "who covers the sky with clouds,
prepares rain for the earth,
and causes grass to grow on the hills. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Jb 5:10; 38:27; Ps 104:14"}, {"pk": 4044175, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 147, "verse": 9, "text": "He provides the animals with their food,
and the young ravens, what they cry for. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Jb 38:41; Ps 104:27-28"}, {"pk": 4044176, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 147, "verse": 10, "text": "He is not impressed by the strength of a horse;
he does not value the power of a warrior. [2] \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 33:17
[2] Lit the legs of the man"}, {"pk": 4044177, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 147, "verse": 11, "text": "The LORD values those who fear him,
those who put their hope in his faithful love. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 33:18; 149:4"}, {"pk": 4044178, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 147, "verse": 12, "text": "Exalt the LORD, Jerusalem;
praise your God, Zion! \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 99:5,9"}, {"pk": 4044179, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 147, "verse": 13, "text": "For he strengthens the bars of your city gates
and blesses your children within you. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Neh 7:3"}, {"pk": 4044180, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 147, "verse": 14, "text": "He endows your territory with prosperity; [3] \u24db
he satisfies you with the finest wheat. \u24dc
", "comment": "[3] Or peace
\u24db Is 54:13
\u24dc Dt 32:14; Ps 81:16"}, {"pk": 4044181, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 147, "verse": 15, "text": "He sends his command throughout the earth;
his word runs swiftly. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 104:4"}, {"pk": 4044182, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 147, "verse": 16, "text": "He spreads snow like wool;
he scatters frost like ashes; \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Jb 37:6; 38:29"}, {"pk": 4044183, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 147, "verse": 17, "text": "he throws his hailstones like crumbs.
Who can withstand his cold? \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Jb 37:9-10"}, {"pk": 4044184, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 147, "verse": 18, "text": "He sends his word and melts them;
he unleashes his winds, [4] and the water flows. \u24d2
", "comment": "[4] Or breath
\u24d2 Ps 33:9; 107:20"}, {"pk": 4044185, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 147, "verse": 19, "text": "He declares his word to Jacob,
his statutes and judgments to Israel. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Dt 33:2-4; Mal 4:4"}, {"pk": 4044186, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 147, "verse": 20, "text": "He has not done this for every nation;
they do not know his judgments. \u24d4
Hallelujah!
", "comment": "\u24d4 Dt 4:7,32-34"}, {"pk": 4044187, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 148, "verse": 1, "text": "Hallelujah!
Praise the LORD from the heavens;
praise him in the heights. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 69:34; Mt 21:9"}, {"pk": 4044188, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 148, "verse": 2, "text": "Praise him, all his angels;
praise him, all his heavenly armies. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 103:20-21"}, {"pk": 4044189, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 148, "verse": 3, "text": "Praise him, sun and moon;
praise him, all you shining stars. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 1Co 15:41"}, {"pk": 4044190, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 148, "verse": 4, "text": "Praise him, highest heavens,
and you waters above the heavens. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Gn 1:7; Dt 10:14; 1Kg 8:27"}, {"pk": 4044191, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 148, "verse": 5, "text": "Let them praise the name of the LORD,
for he commanded, and they were created. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 33:6,9"}, {"pk": 4044192, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 148, "verse": 6, "text": "He set them in position forever and ever;
he gave an order that will never pass away. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Jr 31:35-36; 33:20,25"}, {"pk": 4044193, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 148, "verse": 7, "text": "Praise the LORD from the earth,
all sea monsters and ocean depths, \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Gn 1:2,21; Ps 74:13"}, {"pk": 4044194, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 148, "verse": 8, "text": "lightning [1] and hail, snow and cloud,
stormy wind that executes his command, \u24dc
", "comment": "[1] Or fire
\u24dc Ps 18:12; 103:20; 147:16"}, {"pk": 4044195, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 148, "verse": 9, "text": "mountains and all hills,
fruit trees and all cedars, \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Is 44:23; 49:13; 55:12"}, {"pk": 4044196, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 148, "verse": 10, "text": "wild animals and all cattle,
creatures that crawl and flying birds, \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Is 43:20; Hs 2:18"}, {"pk": 4044197, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 148, "verse": 11, "text": "kings of the earth and all peoples,
princes and all judges of the earth, \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 102:15"}, {"pk": 4044198, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 148, "verse": 12, "text": "young men as well as young women,
old and young together. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Rv 7:9"}, {"pk": 4044199, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 148, "verse": 13, "text": "Let them praise the name of the LORD,
for his name alone is exalted.
His majesty covers heaven and earth. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 8:1; 113:4; Is 12:4"}, {"pk": 4044200, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 148, "verse": 14, "text": "He has raised up a horn for his people,
resulting in praise to all his faithful ones,
to the Israelites, the people close to him. \u24d4
Hallelujah!
", "comment": "\u24d4 Dt 10:21; Jr 17:14; Eph 2:17"}, {"pk": 4044201, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 149, "verse": 1, "text": "Hallelujah!
Sing to the LORD a new song, \u24d5
his praise in the assembly of the faithful. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 33:3
\u24d6 Ps 35:18; 89:5"}, {"pk": 4044202, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 149, "verse": 2, "text": "Let Israel celebrate its Maker;
let the children of Zion rejoice in their King. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 95:6; Zch 9:9"}, {"pk": 4044203, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 149, "verse": 3, "text": "Let them praise his name with dancing
and make music to him with tambourine and lyre. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 30:11; 81:2"}, {"pk": 4044204, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 149, "verse": 4, "text": "For the LORD takes pleasure in his people; \u24d9
he adorns the humble with salvation. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 147:11; Rm 8:8; 1Co 1:21
\u24da Ps 35:27; Is 61:3"}, {"pk": 4044205, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 149, "verse": 5, "text": "Let the faithful celebrate in triumphal glory;
let them shout for joy on their beds. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Jb 35:10; Ps 132:16"}, {"pk": 4044206, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 149, "verse": 6, "text": "Let the exaltation of God be in their mouths [1]
and a double-edged sword in their hands, \u24dc
", "comment": "[1] Lit throat
\u24dc Ps 66:17; Heb 4:12"}, {"pk": 4044207, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 149, "verse": 7, "text": "inflicting vengeance on the nations
and punishment on the peoples, \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ezk 25:16-17; Mc 5:15"}, {"pk": 4044208, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 149, "verse": 8, "text": "binding their kings with chains
and their dignitaries with iron shackles, \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Jb 36:8"}, {"pk": 4044209, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 149, "verse": 9, "text": "carrying out the judgment decreed against them.
This honor is for all his faithful people. \u24d1
Hallelujah!
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 148:14; Ezk 28:26"}, {"pk": 4044210, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 150, "verse": 1, "text": "Hallelujah!
Praise God in his sanctuary.
Praise him in his mighty expanse. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Gn 1:6; Ps 11:4; 19:1"}, {"pk": 4044211, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 150, "verse": 2, "text": "Praise him for his powerful acts; \u24d3
praise him for his abundant greatness. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 145:12
\u24d4 Dt 3:24"}, {"pk": 4044212, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 150, "verse": 3, "text": "Praise him with trumpet blast; \u24d5
praise him with harp and lyre. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 98:6
\u24d6 Ps 33:2"}, {"pk": 4044213, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 150, "verse": 4, "text": "Praise him with tambourine and dance; \u24d7
praise him with strings and flute. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 149:3
\u24d8 Jb 21:12; Ps 45:8"}, {"pk": 4044214, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 150, "verse": 5, "text": "Praise him with resounding cymbals;
praise him with clashing cymbals. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 2Sm 6:5; 1Ch 13:8"}, {"pk": 4044215, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 19, "chapter": 150, "verse": 6, "text": "Let everything that breathes praise the LORD. \u24da
Hallelujah!
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 145:21"}, {"pk": 4044216, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 1, "verse": 1, "text": "The proverbs of Solomon \u24db son of David, king of Israel:
", "comment": "\u24db 1Kg 4:32; Pr 10:1; 25:1; Ec 12:9"}, {"pk": 4044217, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 1, "verse": 2, "text": "For learning wisdom and discipline;
for understanding insightful sayings;
"}, {"pk": 4044218, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 1, "verse": 3, "text": "for receiving prudent instruction
in righteousness, justice, and integrity; \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Pr 2:9"}, {"pk": 4044219, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 1, "verse": 4, "text": "for teaching shrewdness to the inexperienced, [1] \u24dd
knowledge and discretion \u24d0 to a young man\u2009\u2014
", "comment": "\u24d0 Pr 2:11; 3:21
\u24dd Pr 8:5
[1] Or simple, or gullible"}, {"pk": 4044220, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 1, "verse": 5, "text": "let a wise person listen and increase learning, \u24d1
and let a discerning person obtain guidance\u2009\u2014
", "comment": "\u24d1 Pr 9:9; 16:21,23"}, {"pk": 4044221, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 1, "verse": 6, "text": "for understanding a proverb or a parable, [2]
the words of the wise, and their riddles. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Nm 12:8; Jdg 14:12; Ps 49:4; Hab 2:6
[2] Or an enigma"}, {"pk": 4044222, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 1, "verse": 7, "text": "The fear of the LORD
is the beginning of knowledge; \u24d3
fools despise wisdom and discipline. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Eph 5:17
\u24d3 Jb 28:28; Ps 111:10; Pr 9:10; 15:33"}, {"pk": 4044223, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 1, "verse": 8, "text": "Listen, my son, to your father\u2019s instruction,
and don\u2019t reject your mother\u2019s teaching, \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Pr 6:20; 31:1"}, {"pk": 4044224, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 1, "verse": 9, "text": "for they will be a garland \u24d6 of favor on your head
and pendants [3] around your neck. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Gn 41:42; Pr 6:21; Dn 5:29
\u24d6 Pr 4:9
[3] Lit chains"}, {"pk": 4044225, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 1, "verse": 10, "text": "My son, if sinners entice you, \u24d8
don\u2019t be persuaded. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 141:4
\u24d8 Pr 16:29"}, {"pk": 4044226, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 1, "verse": 11, "text": "If they say\u2009\u2014\u2009\u201cCome with us!
Let\u2019s set an ambush \u24da and kill someone. [4]
Let\u2019s attack some innocent person \u24db just for fun! [5]
", "comment": "\u24da Pr 12:6; Jr 5:26
[4] Lit Let\u2019s ambush for blood
\u24db Ps 10:8
[5] Lit person for no reason"}, {"pk": 4044227, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 1, "verse": 12, "text": "Let\u2019s swallow them alive, \u24dc like Sheol,
whole, like those who go down to the Pit. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 124:3
\u24dd Ps 28:1"}, {"pk": 4044228, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 1, "verse": 13, "text": "We\u2019ll find all kinds of valuable property
and fill our houses with plunder. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Pr 24:4"}, {"pk": 4044229, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 1, "verse": 14, "text": "Throw in your lot with us,
and we\u2019ll all share the loot\u201d [6] \u2009\u2014
", "comment": "[6] Litus; one bag will be for all of us"}, {"pk": 4044230, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 1, "verse": 15, "text": "my son, don\u2019t travel that road with them \u24d1
or set foot on their path, \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 119:101; Pr 16:19
\u24d1 Ps 1:1; Pr 4:14"}, {"pk": 4044231, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 1, "verse": 16, "text": "because their feet run toward evil
and they hurry to shed blood. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Pr 6:17-18; Is 59:7; Rm 3:15"}, {"pk": 4044232, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 1, "verse": 17, "text": "It is useless to spread a net
where any bird can see it,
"}, {"pk": 4044233, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 1, "verse": 18, "text": "but they set an ambush to kill themselves; [7]
they attack their own lives.
", "comment": "[7] Lit they ambush for their blood"}, {"pk": 4044234, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 1, "verse": 19, "text": "Such are the paths of all who make profit dishonestly; \u24d4
it takes the lives of those who receive it. [8]
", "comment": "\u24d4 Pr 15:27; Ezk 22:27; Hab 2:6-12
[8] Lit takes the life of its masters"}, {"pk": 4044235, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 1, "verse": 20, "text": "Wisdom calls out in the street;
she makes her voice heard in the public squares. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Pr 8:1-3; 9:3"}, {"pk": 4044236, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 1, "verse": 21, "text": "She cries out above [9] the commotion;
she speaks at the entrance of the city gates:
", "comment": "[9] Lit at the head of"}, {"pk": 4044237, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 1, "verse": 22, "text": "\u201cHow long, inexperienced ones, will you love ignorance?
How long will you mockers \u24d6 enjoy mocking
and you fools hate knowledge? \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 1:1
\u24d7 Jb 21:14; Pr 1:29; 5:12"}, {"pk": 4044238, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 1, "verse": 23, "text": "If you respond to my warning, [10] \u24d8
then I will pour out my spirit on you \u24d9
and teach you my words.
", "comment": "\u24d8 Pr 3:11; 15:5,31-32
[10] Lit you turn back to my reprimand
\u24d9 Jl 2:28"}, {"pk": 4044239, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 1, "verse": 24, "text": "Since I called out and you refused, \u24da
extended my hand and no one paid attention, \u24db
", "comment": "\u24da Is 65:12; 66:4; Jr 7:13; Zch 7:11
\u24db Is 65:2; Rm 10:21"}, {"pk": 4044240, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 1, "verse": 25, "text": "since you neglected all my counsel \u24dc
and did not accept my correction,
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 107:11; Lk 7:30"}, {"pk": 4044241, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 1, "verse": 26, "text": "I, in turn, will laugh at your calamity. \u24dd
I will mock when terror strikes you,
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 2:4"}, {"pk": 4044242, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 1, "verse": 27, "text": "when terror strikes you like a storm
and your calamity comes like a whirlwind,
when trouble and stress overcome you.
"}, {"pk": 4044243, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 1, "verse": 28, "text": "Then they will call me, but I won\u2019t answer;
they will search for me, but won\u2019t find me. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 1Sm 8:18"}, {"pk": 4044244, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 1, "verse": 29, "text": "Because they hated knowledge,
didn\u2019t choose to fear the LORD, \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Pr 1:7"}, {"pk": 4044245, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 1, "verse": 30, "text": "were not interested in my counsel,
and rejected all my correction, \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Pr 5:12; 15:5"}, {"pk": 4044246, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 1, "verse": 31, "text": "they will eat the fruit of their way \u24d3
and be glutted with their own schemes. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d3 Jr 6:19
\u24d4 Pr 14:14; 28:19"}, {"pk": 4044247, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 1, "verse": 32, "text": "For the apostasy of the inexperienced will kill them, \u24d5
and the complacency of fools will destroy them.
", "comment": "\u24d5 Jr 2:19"}, {"pk": 4044248, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 1, "verse": 33, "text": "But whoever listens to me will live securely
and be undisturbed by the dread of danger.\u201d \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 112:7-8; Pr 3:24-26"}, {"pk": 4044249, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 2, "verse": 1, "text": "My son, if you accept my words \u24d7
and store up my commands within you,
", "comment": "\u24d7 Pr 4:10"}, {"pk": 4044250, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 2, "verse": 2, "text": "listening closely [1] to wisdom
and directing your heart to understanding;
", "comment": "[1] Lit you, stretching out your ear"}, {"pk": 4044251, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 2, "verse": 3, "text": "furthermore, if you call out to insight
and lift your voice to understanding,
"}, {"pk": 4044252, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 2, "verse": 4, "text": "if you seek it like silver
and search for it like hidden treasure, \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Jb 3:21; Mt 13:44"}, {"pk": 4044253, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 2, "verse": 5, "text": "then you will understand the fear of the LORD
and discover the knowledge of God.
"}, {"pk": 4044254, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 2, "verse": 6, "text": "For the LORD gives wisdom;
from his mouth come knowledge and understanding. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Jb 32:8"}, {"pk": 4044255, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 2, "verse": 7, "text": "He stores up success [2] for the upright;
He is a shield for those who live with integrity \u24da
", "comment": "[2] Or resourcefulness
\u24da Ps 84:11; Pr 10:9; 20:7; 28:18; 30:5"}, {"pk": 4044256, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 2, "verse": 8, "text": "so that he may guard the paths of justice
and protect the way of his faithful followers. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db 1Sm 2:9; Ps 66:9"}, {"pk": 4044257, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 2, "verse": 9, "text": "Then you will understand righteousness, justice,
and integrity\u2009\u2014\u2009every good path.
"}, {"pk": 4044258, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 2, "verse": 10, "text": "For wisdom will enter your heart,
and knowledge will delight you.
"}, {"pk": 4044259, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 2, "verse": 11, "text": "Discretion will watch over you,
and understanding will guard you. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Pr 4:6; 6:22"}, {"pk": 4044260, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 2, "verse": 12, "text": "It will rescue you from the way of evil\u2009\u2014
from anyone who says perverse things,
"}, {"pk": 4044261, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 2, "verse": 13, "text": "from those who abandon the right paths
to walk in ways of darkness, \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 82:5; Pr 15:19; 16:17; Jn 3:19,20"}, {"pk": 4044262, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 2, "verse": 14, "text": "from those who enjoy doing evil \u24d0
and celebrate perversion,
", "comment": "\u24d0 Pr 10:23"}, {"pk": 4044263, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 2, "verse": 15, "text": "whose paths are crooked, \u24d1
and whose ways are devious. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Pr 3:32; 14:2
\u24d1 Ps 125:5; Pr 21:8"}, {"pk": 4044264, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 2, "verse": 16, "text": "It will rescue you from a forbidden woman, \u24d3
from a wayward woman with her flattering talk, \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d3 Pr 9:13-18
\u24d4 Pr 5:3,20; 6:24; 7:5,21; 23:27"}, {"pk": 4044265, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 2, "verse": 17, "text": "who abandons the companion of her youth \u24d5
and forgets the covenant of her God;
", "comment": "\u24d5 Mal 2:14-15"}, {"pk": 4044266, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 2, "verse": 18, "text": "for her house sinks down to death
and her ways to the land of the departed spirits. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Pr 7:27; 9:18; 21:16"}, {"pk": 4044267, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 2, "verse": 19, "text": "None return who go to her;
none reach the paths of life. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 16:11; Pr 5:6; 7:5,21-27; 23:27-28; Ec 7:26"}, {"pk": 4044268, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 2, "verse": 20, "text": "So follow the way of the good, \u24d8
and keep to the paths of the righteous.
", "comment": "\u24d8 Heb 6:12"}, {"pk": 4044269, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 2, "verse": 21, "text": "For the upright will inhabit the land,
and those of integrity will remain in it; \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Pr 10:30; Mt 5:5-6"}, {"pk": 4044270, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 2, "verse": 22, "text": "but the wicked will be cut off from the land, \u24da
and the treacherous ripped out of it. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 37:38
\u24db Dt 28:63; Ps 52:5"}, {"pk": 4044271, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 3, "verse": 1, "text": "My son, don\u2019t forget my teaching,
but let your heart keep my commands; \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Dt 30:16"}, {"pk": 4044272, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 3, "verse": 2, "text": "for they will bring you
many days, a full life, [1] \u24dd and well-being. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Pr 4:1-4; 6:20-23; 7:1-3
[1] Lit days, years of life
\u24dd Ps 91:16; Pr 3:16; 4:10; 9:11; 10:27"}, {"pk": 4044273, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 3, "verse": 3, "text": "Never let loyalty and faithfulness leave you.
Tie them around your neck;
write them on the tablet of your heart. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Pr 1:9; 6:21; 7:3; 2Co 3:3"}, {"pk": 4044274, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 3, "verse": 4, "text": "Then you will find favor and high regard
with God and people. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Dt 4:6; 1Sm 2:26; Lk 2:52; Rm 14:18"}, {"pk": 4044275, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 3, "verse": 5, "text": "Trust in the LORD with all your heart, \u24d3
and do not rely on your own understanding; \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 37:3,5
\u24d4 Jr 9:23"}, {"pk": 4044276, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 3, "verse": 6, "text": "in all your ways know him,
and he will make your paths straight. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Pr 11:5"}, {"pk": 4044277, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 3, "verse": 7, "text": "Don\u2019t be wise in your own eyes; \u24d6
fear the LORD and turn away from evil. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d6 Pr 26:5,12; 28:11,26; Rm 12:16
\u24d7 Jb 1:1; 28:28; Ps 37:27; Pr 16:6"}, {"pk": 4044278, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 3, "verse": 8, "text": "This will be healing for your body [2] \u24d8
and strengthening for your bones. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Jb 21:24
[2] Lit navel
\u24d8 Pr 4:22"}, {"pk": 4044279, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 3, "verse": 9, "text": "Honor the LORD with your possessions
and with the first produce of your entire harvest; \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Ex 23:19; Lv 23:9-14; Dt 26:2"}, {"pk": 4044280, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 3, "verse": 10, "text": "then your barns will be completely filled,
and your vats will overflow with new wine. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Dt 28:8; Mal 3:10"}, {"pk": 4044281, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 3, "verse": 11, "text": "Do not despise the LORD\u2019s instruction, my son,
and do not loathe his discipline; \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Pr 5:11-13; 15:5,31-33"}, {"pk": 4044282, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 3, "verse": 12, "text": "for the LORD disciplines the one he loves,
just as a father disciplines the son in whom he delights. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Dt 8:5; Jb 5:17-18; Pr 13:24; Heb 12:5-7"}, {"pk": 4044283, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 3, "verse": 13, "text": "Happy is a man who finds wisdom \u24d0
and who acquires understanding,
", "comment": "\u24d0 Pr 8:32,34"}, {"pk": 4044284, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 3, "verse": 14, "text": "for she is more profitable than silver,
and her revenue is better than gold. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Jb 28:15-19; Pr 8:10,19; 16:16; 22:1"}, {"pk": 4044285, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 3, "verse": 15, "text": "She is more precious than jewels; \u24d2
nothing you desire can equal her. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d2 Jb 28:18
\u24d3 Pr 8:11; 20:15"}, {"pk": 4044286, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 3, "verse": 16, "text": "Long life [3] is in her right hand;
in her left, riches and honor. \u24d4
", "comment": "[3] Lit Length of days
\u24d4 Pr 8:18; 21:21; 22:4"}, {"pk": 4044287, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 3, "verse": 17, "text": "Her ways are pleasant, \u24d5
and all her paths, peaceful.
", "comment": "\u24d5 Mt 11:19"}, {"pk": 4044288, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 3, "verse": 18, "text": "She is a tree of life \u24d6 to those who embrace her,
and those who hold on to her are happy.
", "comment": "\u24d6 Gn 2:9; Pr 11:30; 13:12; 15:4; Rv 2:7"}, {"pk": 4044289, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 3, "verse": 19, "text": "The LORD founded the earth by wisdom \u24d7
and established the heavens by understanding.
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 104:24; Pr 8:27"}, {"pk": 4044290, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 3, "verse": 20, "text": "By his knowledge the watery depths broke open, \u24d8
and the clouds dripped with dew. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d8 Gn 7:11
\u24d9 Dt 33:28; Jb 36:28"}, {"pk": 4044291, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 3, "verse": 21, "text": "Maintain sound wisdom and discretion.
My son, don\u2019t lose sight of them. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Pr 4:21"}, {"pk": 4044292, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 3, "verse": 22, "text": "They will be life for you [4] \u24db
and adornment [5] for your neck.
", "comment": "[4] Or be your throat
\u24db Pr 4:22
[5] Or grace"}, {"pk": 4044293, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 3, "verse": 23, "text": "Then you will go safely on your way;
your foot will not stumble. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 91:12; Pr 4:12"}, {"pk": 4044294, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 3, "verse": 24, "text": "When you lie [6] down, you will not be afraid; \u24dd
you will lie down, and your sleep will be pleasant.
", "comment": "[6] LXX reads sit
\u24dd Jb 11:19; Ps 3:5; Pr 6:22"}, {"pk": 4044295, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 3, "verse": 25, "text": "Don\u2019t fear sudden danger
or the ruin of the wicked when it comes, \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Jb 5:21; Ps 91:5; 1Pt 3:14"}, {"pk": 4044296, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 3, "verse": 26, "text": "for the LORD will be your confidence [7]
and will keep your foot from a snare. \u24d1
", "comment": "[7] Or be at your side
\u24d1 1Sm 2:9"}, {"pk": 4044297, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 3, "verse": 27, "text": "When it is in your power, [8]
don\u2019t withhold good \u24d2 from the one to whom it belongs.
", "comment": "[8] Lit in the power of your hands
\u24d2 Gl 6:10"}, {"pk": 4044298, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 3, "verse": 28, "text": "Don\u2019t say to your neighbor, \u201cGo away! Come back later.
I\u2019ll give it tomorrow\u201d\u2009\u2014\u2009when it is there with you. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Lv 19:13; Dt 24:15"}, {"pk": 4044299, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 3, "verse": 29, "text": "Don\u2019t plan any harm against your neighbor, \u24d4
for he trusts you and lives near you.
", "comment": "\u24d4 Pr 6:14; 14:22"}, {"pk": 4044300, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 3, "verse": 30, "text": "Don\u2019t accuse anyone without cause, \u24d5
when he has done you no harm.
", "comment": "\u24d5 Pr 24:28; Rm 12:18"}, {"pk": 4044301, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 3, "verse": 31, "text": "Don\u2019t envy a violent man \u24d6
or choose any of his ways;
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 37:1; Pr 23:17; 24:1,19"}, {"pk": 4044302, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 3, "verse": 32, "text": "for the devious are detestable to the LORD,
but he is a friend [9] to the upright. \u24d7
", "comment": "[9] Or confidential counsel
\u24d7 Ps 25:14; Pr 11:20; 12:22; 15:8-9"}, {"pk": 4044303, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 3, "verse": 33, "text": "The LORD\u2019s curse is on the household of the wicked, \u24d8
but he blesses the home of the righteous;
", "comment": "\u24d8 Zch 5:3-4; Mal 2:2"}, {"pk": 4044304, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 3, "verse": 34, "text": "He mocks those who mock,
but gives grace to the humble. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Jms 4:6; 1Pt 5:5"}, {"pk": 4044305, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 3, "verse": 35, "text": "The wise will inherit honor,
but he holds up fools to dishonor. [10]
", "comment": "[10] Or but haughty fools dishonor, or but fools exalt dishonor"}, {"pk": 4044306, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 4, "verse": 1, "text": "Listen, sons, to a father\u2019s discipline, \u24da
and pay attention so that you may gain understanding,
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 34:11; Pr 1:8"}, {"pk": 4044307, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 4, "verse": 2, "text": "for I am giving you good instruction. \u24db
Don\u2019t abandon my teaching.
", "comment": "\u24db Jb 11:4"}, {"pk": 4044308, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 4, "verse": 3, "text": "When I was a son with my father,
tender and precious to my mother,
"}, {"pk": 4044309, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 4, "verse": 4, "text": "he taught me and said:
\u201cYour heart must hold on to my words.
Keep my commands and live. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Pr 3:1-2; 6:20-23; 7:1-2"}, {"pk": 4044310, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 4, "verse": 5, "text": "Get wisdom, get understanding; \u24dd
don\u2019t forget or turn away from the words from my mouth.
", "comment": "\u24dd Pr 16:16"}, {"pk": 4044311, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 4, "verse": 6, "text": "Don\u2019t abandon wisdom, and she will watch over you;
love her, \u24d0 and she will guard you.
", "comment": "\u24d0 2Th 2:10"}, {"pk": 4044312, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 4, "verse": 7, "text": "Wisdom is supreme\u2009\u2014\u2009so get wisdom.
And whatever else you get, get understanding. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Pr 16:16"}, {"pk": 4044313, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 4, "verse": 8, "text": "Cherish her, and she will exalt you;
if you embrace her, she will honor you. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 1Sm 2:30"}, {"pk": 4044314, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 4, "verse": 9, "text": "She will place a garland of favor on your head;
she will give you a crown of beauty.\u201d \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Pr 1:9; 16:31"}, {"pk": 4044315, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 4, "verse": 10, "text": "Listen, my son. Accept my words, \u24d4
and you will live many years. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Pr 3:2
\u24d4 Pr 2:1"}, {"pk": 4044316, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 4, "verse": 11, "text": "I am teaching you the way of wisdom;
I am guiding you on straight paths. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 1Sm 12:23"}, {"pk": 4044317, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 4, "verse": 12, "text": "When you walk, your steps will not be hindered; \u24d7
when you run, you will not stumble. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Pr 3:23
\u24d7 Jb 18:7; Ps 18:36"}, {"pk": 4044318, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 4, "verse": 13, "text": "Hold on to instruction; don\u2019t let go. \u24d9
Guard it, for it is your life.
", "comment": "\u24d9 Pr 3:18"}, {"pk": 4044319, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 4, "verse": 14, "text": "Keep off the path of the wicked; \u24da
don\u2019t proceed on the way of evil ones.
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 1:1; Pr 1:15"}, {"pk": 4044320, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 4, "verse": 15, "text": "Avoid it; don\u2019t travel on it.
Turn away from it, and pass it by.
"}, {"pk": 4044321, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 4, "verse": 16, "text": "For they can\u2019t sleep
unless they have done what is evil;
they are robbed of sleep
unless they make someone stumble. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 36:4; Mc 2:1"}, {"pk": 4044322, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 4, "verse": 17, "text": "They eat the bread of wickedness
and drink the wine of violence.
"}, {"pk": 4044323, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 4, "verse": 18, "text": "The path of the righteous is like the light of dawn, \u24dc
shining brighter and brighter until midday.
", "comment": "\u24dc 2Sm 23:4"}, {"pk": 4044324, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 4, "verse": 19, "text": "But the way of the wicked is like the darkest gloom; \u24dd
they don\u2019t know what makes them stumble. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24dd Is 59:9-10; Jr 23:12; Jn 12:35
\u24d0 Pr 24:16; Jn 11:10"}, {"pk": 4044325, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 4, "verse": 20, "text": "My son, pay attention to my words;
listen closely to my sayings. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Pr 5:1"}, {"pk": 4044326, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 4, "verse": 21, "text": "Don\u2019t lose sight of them; \u24d2
keep them within your heart.
", "comment": "\u24d2 Pr 3:21"}, {"pk": 4044327, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 4, "verse": 22, "text": "For they are life to those who find them,
and health to one\u2019s whole body.
"}, {"pk": 4044328, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 4, "verse": 23, "text": "Guard your heart above all else, [1]
for it is the source of life. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Mt 15:19; Mk 7:18-23
[1] Or heart with all diligence"}, {"pk": 4044329, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 4, "verse": 24, "text": "Don\u2019t let your mouth speak dishonestly, \u24d4
and don\u2019t let your lips talk deviously.
", "comment": "\u24d4 Pr 6:12"}, {"pk": 4044330, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 4, "verse": 25, "text": "Let your eyes look forward;
fix your gaze [2] straight ahead. \u24d5
", "comment": "[2] Lit eyelids
\u24d5 Heb 12:2"}, {"pk": 4044331, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 4, "verse": 26, "text": "Carefully consider the path [3] for your feet, \u24d6
and all your ways will be established.
", "comment": "\u24d6 Pr 5:6,21; Heb 12:13
[3] Or Clear a path"}, {"pk": 4044332, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 4, "verse": 27, "text": "Don\u2019t turn to the right or to the left; \u24d7
keep your feet away from evil.
", "comment": "\u24d7 Dt 5:32-33; 28:13-14; Jos 1:7; 23:6; 1Kg 15:5"}, {"pk": 4044333, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 5, "verse": 1, "text": "My son, pay attention to my wisdom;
listen closely [1] to my understanding \u24d8
", "comment": "[1] Lit wisdom; stretch out your ear
\u24d8 Pr 4:20; 22:17"}, {"pk": 4044334, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 5, "verse": 2, "text": "so that you may maintain discretion
and your lips safeguard knowledge. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Mal 2:7"}, {"pk": 4044335, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 5, "verse": 3, "text": "Though the lips of the forbidden woman drip honey
and her words are [2] smoother than oil,
", "comment": "[2] Lit her palate is"}, {"pk": 4044336, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 5, "verse": 4, "text": "in the end she\u2019s as bitter as wormwood \u24da
and as sharp as a double-edged sword. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24da Pr 5:8-11; 6:32-33; Ec 7:26
\u24db Ps 55:21; 57:4"}, {"pk": 4044337, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 5, "verse": 5, "text": "Her feet go down to death;
her steps head straight for Sheol. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Pr 7:27; 9:18"}, {"pk": 4044338, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 5, "verse": 6, "text": "She doesn\u2019t consider the path of life;
she doesn\u2019t know that her ways are unstable.
"}, {"pk": 4044339, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 5, "verse": 7, "text": "So now, sons, listen to me,
and don\u2019t turn away from the words from my mouth. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Pr 7:24"}, {"pk": 4044340, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 5, "verse": 8, "text": "Keep your way far from her.
Don\u2019t go near the door of her house. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Pr 2:18; 7:8; 9:14"}, {"pk": 4044341, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 5, "verse": 9, "text": "Otherwise, you will give up your vitality to others
and your years to someone cruel;
"}, {"pk": 4044342, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 5, "verse": 10, "text": "strangers will drain your resources,
and your hard-earned pay will end up in a foreigner\u2019s house.
"}, {"pk": 4044343, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 5, "verse": 11, "text": "At the end of your life, you will lament
when your physical body has been consumed,
"}, {"pk": 4044344, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 5, "verse": 12, "text": "and you will say, \u201cHow I hated discipline,
and how my heart despised correction. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 107:11; Pr 1:7,28-31; 12:1; 13:18"}, {"pk": 4044345, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 5, "verse": 13, "text": "I didn\u2019t obey my teachers
or listen closely [3] to my instructors.
", "comment": "[3] Lit or turn my ear"}, {"pk": 4044346, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 5, "verse": 14, "text": "I am on the verge of complete ruin
before the entire community.\u201d
"}, {"pk": 4044347, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 5, "verse": 15, "text": "Drink water from your own cistern,
water flowing from your own well. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Sg 4:12,15"}, {"pk": 4044348, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 5, "verse": 16, "text": "Should your springs flow in the streets,
streams in the public squares? \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Pr 7:12"}, {"pk": 4044349, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 5, "verse": 17, "text": "They should be for you alone
and not for you to share with strangers.
"}, {"pk": 4044350, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 5, "verse": 18, "text": "Let your fountain be blessed,
and take pleasure in the wife of your youth. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ec 9:9; Mal 2:14"}, {"pk": 4044351, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 5, "verse": 19, "text": "A loving deer, a graceful doe [4] \u2009\u2014
let her breasts always satisfy you; \u24d5
be lost in her love forever.
", "comment": "\u24d5 Sg 4:5
[4] Or graceful mountain goat"}, {"pk": 4044352, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 5, "verse": 20, "text": "Why, my son, would you lose yourself
with a forbidden woman
or embrace a wayward woman? \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Pr 2:16"}, {"pk": 4044353, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 5, "verse": 21, "text": "For a man\u2019s ways are before the LORD\u2019s eyes, \u24d7
and he considers all his paths. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d7 Jb 14:16; Ps 119:168; Hs 7:2; Heb 4:13
\u24d8 Pr 4:25-26"}, {"pk": 4044354, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 5, "verse": 22, "text": "A wicked man\u2019s iniquities will trap him; \u24d9
he will become tangled in the ropes of his own sin. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Pr 11:6
\u24d9 Nm 32:23; Ps 7:15-16"}, {"pk": 4044355, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 5, "verse": 23, "text": "He will die because there is no discipline, \u24db
and be lost because of his great stupidity.
", "comment": "\u24db Jb 4:21"}, {"pk": 4044356, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 6, "verse": 1, "text": "My son, if you have put up security for your neighbor [1]
or entered into an agreement with [2] a stranger, \u24dc
", "comment": "[2] Lit or slapped hands for
[1] Or friend
\u24dc Pr 11:15; 17:18; 20:16; 22:26; 27:13"}, {"pk": 4044357, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 6, "verse": 2, "text": "you have been snared by the words of your mouth
trapped by the words from your mouth.
"}, {"pk": 4044358, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 6, "verse": 3, "text": "Do this, then, my son, and free yourself,
for you have put yourself in your neighbor\u2019s power:
Go, humble yourself, and plead with your neighbor.
"}, {"pk": 4044359, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 6, "verse": 4, "text": "Don\u2019t give sleep to your eyes
or slumber to your eyelids. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 132:4"}, {"pk": 4044360, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 6, "verse": 5, "text": "Escape like a gazelle from a hunter, [3]
like a bird from a hunter\u2019s trap. [4] \u24d0
", "comment": "[3] Lit hand
[4] Lit hand
\u24d0 Ps 91:3; 124:7"}, {"pk": 4044361, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 6, "verse": 6, "text": "Go to the ant, \u24d1 you slacker! \u24d2
Observe its ways and become wise.
", "comment": "\u24d1 Pr 30:24-25
\u24d2 Pr 10:26; 13:4; 20:4; 26:16"}, {"pk": 4044362, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 6, "verse": 7, "text": "Without leader, administrator, or ruler,
"}, {"pk": 4044363, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 6, "verse": 8, "text": "it prepares its provisions in summer;
it gathers its food during harvest. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Pr 10:5; 30:25"}, {"pk": 4044364, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 6, "verse": 9, "text": "How long will you stay in bed, you slacker?
When will you get up from your sleep?
"}, {"pk": 4044365, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 6, "verse": 10, "text": "A little sleep, a little slumber,
a little folding of the arms to rest,
"}, {"pk": 4044366, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 6, "verse": 11, "text": "and your poverty will come like a robber,
your need, like a bandit. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Pr 20:13; 24:33-34; 26:14; Ec 4:5"}, {"pk": 4044367, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 6, "verse": 12, "text": "A worthless person, \u24d5 a wicked man
goes around speaking dishonestly, \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d5 1Sm 25:25; Pr 16:27; 19:28
\u24d6 Pr 4:24"}, {"pk": 4044368, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 6, "verse": 13, "text": "winking \u24d7 his eyes, signaling with his feet,
and gesturing with his fingers.
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 35:19; Pr 10:10; 16:30"}, {"pk": 4044369, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 6, "verse": 14, "text": "He always plots evil \u24d8 with perversity in his heart;
he stirs up trouble. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d8 Pr 3:29; Mc 2:1
\u24d9 Pr 6:19; 16:27-28; 28:25"}, {"pk": 4044370, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 6, "verse": 15, "text": "Therefore calamity will strike him suddenly;
he will be shattered instantly, beyond recovery. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da 2Ch 36:16; Pr 24:22; 29:1; Is 30:13-14; Jr 19:11"}, {"pk": 4044371, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 6, "verse": 16, "text": "The LORD hates six things;
in fact, seven are detestable to him:
"}, {"pk": 4044372, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 6, "verse": 17, "text": "arrogant eyes, \u24db a lying tongue, \u24dc
hands that shed innocent blood, \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 31:18; 120:2; Pr 12:22; 17:7
\u24db Ps 18:27; Pr 21:4; 30:13
\u24dd Dt 19:10; Pr 1:16; Is 1:15; 59:7"}, {"pk": 4044373, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 6, "verse": 18, "text": "a heart that plots wicked schemes, \u24d0
feet eager to run to evil, \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d0 Gn 6:5
\u24d1 Pr 1:16"}, {"pk": 4044374, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 6, "verse": 19, "text": "a lying witness who gives false testimony, \u24d2
and one who stirs up trouble among brothers. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ex 20:16; Ps 27:12; Pr 12:17; 14:5,25
\u24d3 Pr 6:14; 16:27-28; 28:25"}, {"pk": 4044375, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 6, "verse": 20, "text": "My son, keep your father\u2019s command,
and don\u2019t reject your mother\u2019s teaching. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Pr 1:8; 31:1"}, {"pk": 4044376, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 6, "verse": 21, "text": "Always bind them to your heart;
tie them around your neck. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Pr 1:9; 3:3; 7:3"}, {"pk": 4044377, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 6, "verse": 22, "text": "When you walk here and there, they will guide you;
when you lie down, they will watch over you;
when you wake up, they will talk to you.
"}, {"pk": 4044378, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 6, "verse": 23, "text": "For a command is a lamp, teaching is a light, \u24d6
and corrective discipline is the way to life. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 119:105
\u24d7 Pr 3:1-2; 4:4; 7:2; 19:16"}, {"pk": 4044379, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 6, "verse": 24, "text": "They will protect you from an evil woman, [5]
from the flattering [6] tongue of a wayward woman. \u24d8
", "comment": "[6] Lit smooth
[5] LXX reads from a married woman
\u24d8 Pr 7:5"}, {"pk": 4044380, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 6, "verse": 25, "text": "Don\u2019t lust in your heart for her beauty \u24d9
or let her captivate you with her eyelashes. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24d9 Mt 5:28
\u24da Sg 4:9"}, {"pk": 4044381, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 6, "verse": 26, "text": "For a prostitute\u2019s fee is only a loaf of bread, [7]
but the wife of another man [8] goes after a precious life. \u24db
", "comment": "[7] Or On account of a prostitute, one is left with only a loaf of bread
[8] Lit but a wife of a man
\u24db Pr 2:18-19; 7:21-23,27; 23:27-28; Ezk 13:18"}, {"pk": 4044382, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 6, "verse": 27, "text": "Can a man embrace fire
and his clothes not be burned?
"}, {"pk": 4044383, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 6, "verse": 28, "text": "Can a man walk on burning coals
without scorching his feet?
"}, {"pk": 4044384, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 6, "verse": 29, "text": "So it is with the one who sleeps with
another man\u2019s wife;
no one who touches her will go unpunished. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Pr 16:5"}, {"pk": 4044385, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 6, "verse": 30, "text": "People don\u2019t despise the thief if he steals
to satisfy himself when he is hungry. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Jr 49:9; Ob 5"}, {"pk": 4044386, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 6, "verse": 31, "text": "Still, if caught, he must pay seven times as much; \u24d0
he must give up all the wealth in his house.
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ex 22:1-4; Ps 79:12"}, {"pk": 4044387, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 6, "verse": 32, "text": "The one who commits adultery [9] lacks sense;
whoever does so destroys himself. \u24d1
", "comment": "[9] Lit commits adultery with a woman
\u24d1 Pr 7:22-23"}, {"pk": 4044388, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 6, "verse": 33, "text": "He will get a beating [10] and dishonor,
and his disgrace will never be removed.
", "comment": "[10] Or plague"}, {"pk": 4044389, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 6, "verse": 34, "text": "For jealousy enrages a husband, \u24d2
and he will show no mercy when he takes revenge.
", "comment": "\u24d2 Pr 27:4; Sg 8:6"}, {"pk": 4044390, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 6, "verse": 35, "text": "He will not be appeased by anything
or be persuaded by lavish bribes.
"}, {"pk": 4044391, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 7, "verse": 1, "text": "My son, obey my words,
and treasure my commands. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Pr 2:1"}, {"pk": 4044392, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 7, "verse": 2, "text": "Keep my commands and live, \u24d4
and guard my instructions
as you would the pupil of your eye. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d4 Pr 3:1-2; 4:4; 6:23; 19:16
\u24d5 Dt 32:10; Ps 17:8; Zch 2:8"}, {"pk": 4044393, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 7, "verse": 3, "text": "Tie them to your fingers;
write them on the tablet of your heart. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Dt 11:18; Pr 3:3; 6:21"}, {"pk": 4044394, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 7, "verse": 4, "text": "Say to wisdom, \u201cYou are my sister,\u201d \u24d7
and call understanding your relative.
", "comment": "\u24d7 Sg 4:9"}, {"pk": 4044395, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 7, "verse": 5, "text": "She will keep you from a forbidden woman,
a wayward woman with her flattering talk. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Pr 5:3,20; 6:24; 7:21"}, {"pk": 4044396, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 7, "verse": 6, "text": "At the window of my house
I looked through my lattice. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Jdg 5:28; Sg 2:9"}, {"pk": 4044397, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 7, "verse": 7, "text": "I saw among the inexperienced, [1]
I noticed among the youths,
a young man lacking sense.
", "comment": "[1] Or simple, or gullible, or naive"}, {"pk": 4044398, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 7, "verse": 8, "text": "Crossing the street near her corner,
he strolled down the road to her house
"}, {"pk": 4044399, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 7, "verse": 9, "text": "at twilight, in the evening,
in the dark of the night. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Jb 24:15"}, {"pk": 4044400, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 7, "verse": 10, "text": "A woman came to meet him
dressed like a prostitute, \u24db
having a hidden agenda. [2]
", "comment": "\u24db Gn 38:14-15
[2] Or prostitute with a guarded heart"}, {"pk": 4044401, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 7, "verse": 11, "text": "She is loud and defiant; \u24dc
her feet do not stay at home. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dc Pr 9:13
\u24dd 1Tm 5:13"}, {"pk": 4044402, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 7, "verse": 12, "text": "Now in the street, now in the squares, \u24d0
she lurks at every corner. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Pr 23:28
\u24d0 Pr 5:16; 9:14"}, {"pk": 4044403, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 7, "verse": 13, "text": "She grabs him and kisses him;
she brazenly says [3] to him,
", "comment": "[3] Lit she makes her face strong and says"}, {"pk": 4044404, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 7, "verse": 14, "text": "\u201cI\u2019ve made fellowship offerings;
today I\u2019ve fulfilled my vows. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Lv 7:11-18; Dt 23:18; Ps 56:12"}, {"pk": 4044405, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 7, "verse": 15, "text": "So I came out to meet you,
to search for you, and I\u2019ve found you.
"}, {"pk": 4044406, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 7, "verse": 16, "text": "I\u2019ve spread coverings on my bed \u24d3 \u2009\u2014
richly colored linen from Egypt. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d3 Pr 31:22
\u24d4 Ezk 27:7"}, {"pk": 4044407, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 7, "verse": 17, "text": "I\u2019ve perfumed my bed
with myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 30:23; Ps 45:8"}, {"pk": 4044408, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 7, "verse": 18, "text": "Come, let\u2019s drink deeply of lovemaking until morning. \u24d6
Let\u2019s feast on each other\u2019s love!
", "comment": "\u24d6 Sg 5:1"}, {"pk": 4044409, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 7, "verse": 19, "text": "My husband isn\u2019t home;
he went on a long journey.
"}, {"pk": 4044410, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 7, "verse": 20, "text": "He took a bag of silver with him
and will come home at the time of the full moon.\u201d
"}, {"pk": 4044411, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 7, "verse": 21, "text": "She seduces him with her persistent pleading;
she lures with her flattering [4] talk.
", "comment": "[4] Lit smooth"}, {"pk": 4044412, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 7, "verse": 22, "text": "He follows her impulsively
like an ox going to the slaughter,
like a deer bounding toward a trap [5]
", "comment": "[5] Text emended; MT reads like a shackle to the discipline of a fool; Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4044413, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 7, "verse": 23, "text": "until an arrow pierces its [6] liver, \u24d7
like a bird darting into a snare \u24d8 \u2009\u2014
he doesn\u2019t know it will cost him his life.
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ec 9:12
[6] Or his
\u24d7 Pr 2:16-19; 5:3-6; 23:27-28"}, {"pk": 4044414, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 7, "verse": 24, "text": "Now, sons, listen to me,
and pay attention to the words from my mouth.
"}, {"pk": 4044415, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 7, "verse": 25, "text": "Don\u2019t let your heart turn aside to her ways;
don\u2019t stray onto her paths. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Pr 5:8"}, {"pk": 4044416, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 7, "verse": 26, "text": "For she has brought many down to death;
her victims are countless. [7]
", "comment": "[7] Orand powerful men are all her victims"}, {"pk": 4044417, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 7, "verse": 27, "text": "Her house is the road to Sheol,
descending to the chambers of death. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Pr 2:18; 5:5; 9:18; 1Co 6:9; Rv 22:15"}, {"pk": 4044418, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 8, "verse": 1, "text": "Doesn\u2019t wisdom \u24db call out?
Doesn\u2019t understanding make her voice heard?
", "comment": "\u24db Pr 1:20-21; 9:3,13-15"}, {"pk": 4044419, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 8, "verse": 2, "text": "At the heights overlooking the road,
at the crossroads, she takes her stand.
"}, {"pk": 4044420, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 8, "verse": 3, "text": "Beside the gates \u24dc leading into the city,
at the main entrance, she cries out:
", "comment": "\u24dc Jb 29:7"}, {"pk": 4044421, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 8, "verse": 4, "text": "\u201cPeople, I call out to you;
my cry is to the children of Adam.
"}, {"pk": 4044422, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 8, "verse": 5, "text": "Learn to be shrewd, you who are inexperienced;
develop common sense, you who are foolish.
"}, {"pk": 4044423, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 8, "verse": 6, "text": "Listen, for I speak of noble things,
and what my lips say is right.
"}, {"pk": 4044424, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 8, "verse": 7, "text": "For my mouth tells the truth, \u24dd
and wickedness is detestable to my lips.
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 37:30"}, {"pk": 4044425, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 8, "verse": 8, "text": "All the words from my mouth are righteous;
none of them are deceptive or perverse. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Dt 32:5; Pr 2:15; Php 2:15"}, {"pk": 4044426, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 8, "verse": 9, "text": "All of them are clear to the perceptive, \u24d1
and right to those who discover knowledge.
", "comment": "\u24d1 Pr 14:6"}, {"pk": 4044427, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 8, "verse": 10, "text": "Accept my instruction instead of silver,
and knowledge rather than pure gold. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Pr 3:14-15; 8:19; 16:16"}, {"pk": 4044428, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 8, "verse": 11, "text": "For wisdom is better than jewels, \u24d3
and nothing desirable can equal it. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d3 Jb 28:12-19
\u24d4 Pr 3:15; 20:15"}, {"pk": 4044429, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 8, "verse": 12, "text": "I, wisdom, share a home with shrewdness
and have knowledge and discretion. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Pr 1:4"}, {"pk": 4044430, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 8, "verse": 13, "text": "To fear the LORD is to hate evil. \u24d6
I hate arrogant pride, evil conduct,
and perverse speech.
", "comment": "\u24d6 Pr 16:6"}, {"pk": 4044431, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 8, "verse": 14, "text": "I possess good advice and sound wisdom; [1]
I have understanding and strength. \u24d7
", "comment": "[1] Or resourcefulness
\u24d7 Ec 7:19"}, {"pk": 4044432, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 8, "verse": 15, "text": "It is by me that kings reign \u24d8
and rulers enact just law;
", "comment": "\u24d8 2Ch 1:10; Dn 2:21; Rm 13:1"}, {"pk": 4044433, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 8, "verse": 16, "text": "by me, princes lead,
as do nobles and all righteous judges. [2]
", "comment": "[2] Some Hb mss, LXX read nobles who judge the earth"}, {"pk": 4044434, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 8, "verse": 17, "text": "I love those who love me, \u24d9
and those who search for me find me. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24d9 1Sm 2:30; Jn 14:21
\u24da Pr 1:28; 2:4-5; Jms 1:5"}, {"pk": 4044435, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 8, "verse": 18, "text": "With me are riches and honor, \u24db
lasting wealth and righteousness. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24db Pr 3:16
\u24dc Ps 112:3; Mt 6:33"}, {"pk": 4044436, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 8, "verse": 19, "text": "My fruit is better than solid gold,
and my harvest than pure silver. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Jb 28:15; Pr 3:14; 8:10; 16:16"}, {"pk": 4044437, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 8, "verse": 20, "text": "I walk in the ways of righteousness,
along the paths of justice,
"}, {"pk": 4044438, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 8, "verse": 21, "text": "giving wealth as an inheritance to those who love me,
and filling their treasuries.
"}, {"pk": 4044439, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 8, "verse": 22, "text": "\u201cThe LORD acquired [3] me
at the beginning of his creation, [4]
before his works of long ago. \u24d0
", "comment": "[3] Or possessed, or made
[4] Lit way
\u24d0 Gn 1:1; Jb 28:26-28; Ps 104:24"}, {"pk": 4044440, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 8, "verse": 23, "text": "I was formed [5] before ancient times,
from the beginning, before the earth began. \u24d1
", "comment": "[5] Or consecrated
\u24d1 Jn 1:1-3; 17:5"}, {"pk": 4044441, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 8, "verse": 24, "text": "I was born
when there were no watery depths \u24d2
and no springs filled with water.
", "comment": "\u24d2 Gn 1:2; Pr 3:20"}, {"pk": 4044442, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 8, "verse": 25, "text": "Before the mountains were established,
prior to the hills, \u24d3 I was given birth\u2009\u2014
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 90:2"}, {"pk": 4044443, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 8, "verse": 26, "text": "before he made the land, the fields,
or the first soil on earth.
"}, {"pk": 4044444, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 8, "verse": 27, "text": "I was there when he established the heavens, \u24d4
when he laid out the horizon on the surface of the ocean, \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d4 Pr 3:19
\u24d5 Jb 26:10"}, {"pk": 4044445, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 8, "verse": 28, "text": "when he placed the skies above,
when the fountains of the ocean gushed out,
"}, {"pk": 4044446, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 8, "verse": 29, "text": "when he set a limit for the sea
so that the waters would not violate his command, \u24d6
when he laid out the foundations of the earth. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d6 Jb 38:8-11; Ps 104:9
\u24d7 Jb 38:4-5; Ps 104:5"}, {"pk": 4044447, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 8, "verse": 30, "text": "I was a skilled craftsman [6] beside him. \u24d8
I was his [7] delight every day,
always rejoicing before him.
", "comment": "[6] Or a confidant, or a child, or was constantly
\u24d8 Jb 28:20-27; 38\u201439; Pr 3:19-20; Jr 10:12; 51:15; Zch 13:7; Jn 1:2-3
[7] LXX; MT omits his"}, {"pk": 4044448, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 8, "verse": 31, "text": "I was rejoicing in his inhabited world, \u24d9
delighting in the children of Adam. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24d9 Jb 38:4-7
\u24da Heb 2:6-8"}, {"pk": 4044449, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 8, "verse": 32, "text": "\u201cAnd now, sons, listen to me;
those who keep my ways are happy. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 119:1-2; 128:1; Lk 11:28"}, {"pk": 4044450, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 8, "verse": 33, "text": "Listen to instruction and be wise; \u24dc
don\u2019t ignore it.
", "comment": "\u24dc Pr 4:1"}, {"pk": 4044451, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 8, "verse": 34, "text": "Anyone who listens to me is happy, \u24dd
watching at my doors every day,
waiting by the posts of my doorway.
", "comment": "\u24dd Pr 3:13"}, {"pk": 4044452, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 8, "verse": 35, "text": "For the one who finds me finds life \u24d0
and obtains favor from the LORD, \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d0 Pr 4:4,22; 7:2; 9:11; 12:28; Jn 17:3
\u24d1 Pr 3:4; 12:2; 13:13; 18:22"}, {"pk": 4044453, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 8, "verse": 36, "text": "but the one who misses me [8] harms himself; \u24d2
all who hate me love death.\u201d \u24d3
", "comment": "[8] Or who sins against me
\u24d2 Pr 15:32
\u24d3 Pr 11:19; 21:6"}, {"pk": 4044454, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 9, "verse": 1, "text": "Wisdom has built her house; \u24d4
she has carved out her seven pillars.
", "comment": "\u24d4 Pr 14:1; Eph 2:20-22; 1Pt 2:5"}, {"pk": 4044455, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 9, "verse": 2, "text": "She has prepared her meat; \u24d5 she has mixed her wine; \u24d6
she has also set her table. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d5 Mt 22:4
\u24d6 Sg 8:2
\u24d7 Lk 14:17"}, {"pk": 4044456, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 9, "verse": 3, "text": "She has sent out her female servants; \u24d8
she calls out from the highest points of the city: \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 68:11; Mt 22:3
\u24d9 Pr 8:2-3; 9:14-15; Mt 10:27"}, {"pk": 4044457, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 9, "verse": 4, "text": "\u201cWhoever is inexperienced, enter here!\u201d
To the one who lacks sense, \u24da she says,
", "comment": "\u24da Pr 6:32"}, {"pk": 4044458, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 9, "verse": 5, "text": "\u201cCome, eat my bread, \u24db
and drink the wine I have mixed.
", "comment": "\u24db Is 55:1; Jn 6:27,51"}, {"pk": 4044459, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 9, "verse": 6, "text": "Leave inexperience behind, and you will live;
pursue the way of understanding.
"}, {"pk": 4044460, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 9, "verse": 7, "text": "The one who corrects a mocker
will bring abuse on himself;
the one who rebukes the wicked will get hurt. [1]
", "comment": "[1] Lit man: his blemish"}, {"pk": 4044461, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 9, "verse": 8, "text": "Don\u2019t rebuke a mocker, or he will hate you; \u24dc
rebuke the wise, and he will love you. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dc Pr 15:12; Mt 7:6
\u24dd Ps 141:5"}, {"pk": 4044462, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 9, "verse": 9, "text": "Instruct the wise, and he will be wiser still;
teach the righteous, and he will learn more. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Pr 1:5; 16:21,23"}, {"pk": 4044463, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 9, "verse": 10, "text": "\u201cThe fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, \u24d1
and the knowledge of the Holy One \u24d2 is understanding.
", "comment": "\u24d2 Pr 30:3; Hs 11:12; Rv 16:5
\u24d1 Jb 28:28; Ps 111:10; Pr 1:7; 15:33"}, {"pk": 4044464, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 9, "verse": 11, "text": "For by me your days will be many,
and years will be added to your life.
"}, {"pk": 4044465, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 9, "verse": 12, "text": "If you are wise, you are wise for your own benefit; \u24d3
if you mock, you alone will bear the consequences.\u201d
", "comment": "\u24d3 Jb 22:2"}, {"pk": 4044466, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 9, "verse": 13, "text": "Folly is a rowdy woman; \u24d4
she is gullible and knows nothing. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d4 Pr 7:11
\u24d5 Pr 5:6"}, {"pk": 4044467, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 9, "verse": 14, "text": "She sits by the doorway of her house,
on a seat at the highest point of the city,
"}, {"pk": 4044468, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 9, "verse": 15, "text": "calling to those who pass by,
who go straight ahead on their paths: \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Pr 7:11-12; 9:3-4"}, {"pk": 4044469, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 9, "verse": 16, "text": "\u201cWhoever is inexperienced, enter here!\u201d
To the one who lacks sense, she says,
"}, {"pk": 4044470, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 9, "verse": 17, "text": "\u201cStolen water is sweet,
and bread eaten secretly is tasty!\u201d \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Pr 20:17"}, {"pk": 4044471, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 9, "verse": 18, "text": "But he doesn\u2019t know that the departed spirits are there, \u24d8
that her guests are in the depths of Sheol. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d8 Pr 2:18; 21:16
\u24d9 Pr 5:5; 7:27"}, {"pk": 4044472, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 10, "verse": 1, "text": "Solomon\u2019s proverbs: \u24da A wise son brings joy to his father,
but a foolish son, heartache to his mother. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Pr 15:20; 17:25; 23:24-25; 29:3,15
\u24da Pr 1:1"}, {"pk": 4044473, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 10, "verse": 2, "text": "Ill-gotten gains do not profit anyone,
but righteousness rescues from death. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Pr 11:4,18; 12:28; 21:6; Ezk 7:19; Lk 12:19-20"}, {"pk": 4044474, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 10, "verse": 3, "text": "The LORD will not let the righteous go hungry, \u24dd
but he denies the wicked what they crave. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 112:10
\u24dd Ps 37:25; Mt 6:33"}, {"pk": 4044475, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 10, "verse": 4, "text": "Idle hands make one poor,
but diligent hands bring riches. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Pr 12:24,27; 13:4,11; 19:15; 21:5"}, {"pk": 4044476, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 10, "verse": 5, "text": "The son who gathers during summer is prudent;
the son who sleeps during harvest is disgraceful. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Pr 6:6-11; 30:25"}, {"pk": 4044477, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 10, "verse": 6, "text": "Blessings are on the head of the righteous,
but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Pr 10:11"}, {"pk": 4044478, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 10, "verse": 7, "text": "The remembrance of the righteous is a blessing,
but the name of the wicked will rot. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 9:5-6; 112:6"}, {"pk": 4044479, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 10, "verse": 8, "text": "A wise heart accepts commands, \u24d5
but foolish lips will be destroyed.
", "comment": "\u24d5 Mt 7:24"}, {"pk": 4044480, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 10, "verse": 9, "text": "The one who lives with integrity lives securely, \u24d6
but whoever perverts his ways will be found out. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Pr 26:26; Mt 10:26; 1Tm 5:25
\u24d6 Ps 23:4; Pr 2:7; 3:23; 19:1; 20:7; 28:6,18; Is 33:15-16"}, {"pk": 4044481, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 10, "verse": 10, "text": "A sly wink of the eye \u24d8 causes grief,
and foolish lips will be destroyed.
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 35:19; Pr 6:13; 16:30"}, {"pk": 4044482, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 10, "verse": 11, "text": "The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, \u24d9
but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 37:30; Pr 13:14; 14:27; 16:22
\u24da Pr 10:6"}, {"pk": 4044483, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 10, "verse": 12, "text": "Hatred stirs up conflicts,
but love covers all offenses. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Pr 17:9; Jms 5:20; 1Pt 4:8"}, {"pk": 4044484, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 10, "verse": 13, "text": "Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning,
but a rod is for the back of the one who lacks sense. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Pr 19:29; 26:3"}, {"pk": 4044485, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 10, "verse": 14, "text": "The wise store up knowledge,
but the mouth of the fool hastens destruction. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Pr 10:8; 12:13; 13:3; 18:7"}, {"pk": 4044486, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 10, "verse": 15, "text": "The wealth of the rich is his fortified city; \u24d0
the poverty of the poor is their destruction.
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 52:7; Pr 18:11"}, {"pk": 4044487, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 10, "verse": 16, "text": "The reward of the righteous is life;
the wages of the wicked is punishment. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Pr 11:19"}, {"pk": 4044488, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 10, "verse": 17, "text": "The one who follows instruction is on the path to life,
but the one who rejects correction goes astray. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Pr 5:12-13,22-23; 6:23; 13:13-14"}, {"pk": 4044489, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 10, "verse": 18, "text": "The one who conceals hatred has lying lips,
and whoever spreads slander is a fool. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Pr 11:13"}, {"pk": 4044490, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 10, "verse": 19, "text": "When there are many words, sin is unavoidable,
but the one who controls his lips is prudent. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Pr 17:27-28; Jms 1:19; 3:2"}, {"pk": 4044491, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 10, "verse": 20, "text": "The tongue of the righteous is pure silver;
the heart of the wicked is of little value. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Pr 8:19; 10:32"}, {"pk": 4044492, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 10, "verse": 21, "text": "The lips of the righteous feed many,
but fools die for lack of sense. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Hs 4:6"}, {"pk": 4044493, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 10, "verse": 22, "text": "The LORD\u2019s blessing enriches, \u24d7
and he adds no painful effort to it. [1] \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Mt 6:31-32
\u24d7 Gn 24:35; 26:12; Dt 8:18; Jms 1:17
[1] Or and painful effort adds nothing to it"}, {"pk": 4044494, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 10, "verse": 23, "text": "As shameful conduct is pleasure for a fool, \u24d9
so wisdom is for a person of understanding.
", "comment": "\u24d9 Pr 2:14; 15:21"}, {"pk": 4044495, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 10, "verse": 24, "text": "What the wicked dreads will come to him, \u24da
but what the righteous desire will be given to them. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24da Pr 1:26-27; Is 66:4; Heb 10:27
\u24db Ps 37:4; 145:19; Pr 11:23; Mt 5:6; 1Jn 5:14-15"}, {"pk": 4044496, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 10, "verse": 25, "text": "When the whirlwind passes,
the wicked are no more, \u24dc
but the righteous are secure forever. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 15:5; Pr 10:30; 12:3,7; Mt 7:24-27
\u24dc Jb 21:18; Is 29:5-7"}, {"pk": 4044497, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 10, "verse": 26, "text": "Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, \u24d0
so the slacker is to the one who sends him on an errand.
", "comment": "\u24d0 Pr 26:6"}, {"pk": 4044498, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 10, "verse": 27, "text": "The fear of the LORD prolongs life, [2] \u24d1
but the years of the wicked are cut short. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d1 Pr 3:2
[2] Lit LORD adds to days
\u24d2 Jb 15:32-33; Pr 14:26-27; 15:16; 19:23"}, {"pk": 4044499, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 10, "verse": 28, "text": "The hope of the righteous is joy, \u24d3
but the expectation of the wicked will perish. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d3 Pr 11:23; 23:18; Jr 29:11
\u24d4 Jb 8:13; 14:9; Pr 11:7; Ezk 37:11"}, {"pk": 4044500, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 10, "verse": 29, "text": "The way of the LORD is a stronghold for the honorable,
but destruction awaits the malicious. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Pr 13:6; 21:15"}, {"pk": 4044501, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 10, "verse": 30, "text": "The righteous will never be shaken,
but the wicked will not remain on the earth. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 21:7; 37:29; 125:1; Pr 2:21-22; 12:3"}, {"pk": 4044502, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 10, "verse": 31, "text": "The mouth of the righteous produces wisdom, \u24d7
but a perverse tongue will be cut out. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 37:30
\u24d8 Ps 37:38; 120:2-4"}, {"pk": 4044503, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 10, "verse": 32, "text": "The lips of the righteous know what is appropriate, \u24d9
but the mouth of the wicked, only what is perverse. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Pr 2:12; 10:20; 15:28
\u24d9 Ec 10:12"}, {"pk": 4044504, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 11, "verse": 1, "text": "Dishonest scales are detestable to the LORD, \u24db
but an accurate weight is his delight. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24db Dt 25:13-16; Pr 20:10,23; Mc 6:10-11
\u24dc Lv 19:36; Pr 16:11; Ezk 45:10"}, {"pk": 4044505, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 11, "verse": 2, "text": "When arrogance comes, disgrace follows,
but with humility comes wisdom. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Pr 15:33; 18:12; 22:4; 29:23"}, {"pk": 4044506, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 11, "verse": 3, "text": "The integrity of the upright guides them, \u24d0
but the perversity of the treacherous destroys them. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d0 Pr 13:6
\u24d1 Pr 11:17-19; 19:3"}, {"pk": 4044507, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 11, "verse": 4, "text": "Wealth is not profitable on a day of wrath,
but righteousness rescues from death. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Gn 7:1; Pr 10:2; 11:28; 12:28; Zph 1:18"}, {"pk": 4044508, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 11, "verse": 5, "text": "The righteousness of the blameless clears his path,
but the wicked person will fall because of his wickedness.
"}, {"pk": 4044509, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 11, "verse": 6, "text": "The righteousness of the upright rescues them,
but the treacherous are trapped by their own desires. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 7:15-16; Pr 5:22; Ec 10:8"}, {"pk": 4044510, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 11, "verse": 7, "text": "When the wicked person dies,
his expectation comes to nothing,
and hope placed in wealth [1] [2] vanishes. \u24d4
", "comment": "[2] Or strength
[1] LXX reads hope of the ungodly
\u24d4 Jb 8:13; Pr 10:28; 24:14"}, {"pk": 4044511, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 11, "verse": 8, "text": "The righteous one is rescued from trouble;
in his place, the wicked one goes in. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Pr 21:18"}, {"pk": 4044512, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 11, "verse": 9, "text": "With his mouth the ungodly destroys his neighbor,
but through knowledge the righteous are rescued.
"}, {"pk": 4044513, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 11, "verse": 10, "text": "When the righteous thrive, a city rejoices; \u24d6
when the wicked die, there is joyful shouting.
", "comment": "\u24d6 Pr 28:12"}, {"pk": 4044514, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 11, "verse": 11, "text": "A city is built up by the blessing of the upright, \u24d7
but it is torn down by the mouth of the wicked. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Pr 14:1; 29:4
\u24d7 Pr 14:34"}, {"pk": 4044515, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 11, "verse": 12, "text": "Whoever shows contempt for his neighbor lacks sense,
but a person with understanding keeps silent. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Pr 14:21"}, {"pk": 4044516, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 11, "verse": 13, "text": "A gossip goes around revealing a secret,
but a trustworthy person keeps a confidence. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Lv 19:16; Pr 10:18; 20:19; 1Tm 5:13"}, {"pk": 4044517, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 11, "verse": 14, "text": "Without guidance, a people will fall,
but with many counselors there is deliverance. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Pr 15:22; 20:18; 24:6"}, {"pk": 4044518, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 11, "verse": 15, "text": "If someone puts up security for a stranger,
he will suffer for it, \u24dc
but the one who hates such agreements is protected.
", "comment": "\u24dc Pr 6:1-2; 17:18; 22:26"}, {"pk": 4044519, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 11, "verse": 16, "text": "A gracious woman gains honor,
but violent [3] people gain only riches.
", "comment": "[3] Or ruthless"}, {"pk": 4044520, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 11, "verse": 17, "text": "A kind man benefits himself, \u24dd
but a cruel person brings ruin on himself. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Pr 11:3
\u24dd Mt 5:7; 25:34-36"}, {"pk": 4044521, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 11, "verse": 18, "text": "The wicked person earns an empty wage,
but the one who sows righteousness, a true reward. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Pr 10:2-3; Hs 10:12; Gl 6:8-9; Jms 3:18"}, {"pk": 4044522, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 11, "verse": 19, "text": "Genuine righteousness leads to life, \u24d2
but pursuing evil leads to death. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d2 Pr 10:16-17; 19:23
\u24d3 Rm 6:23; Jms 1:15"}, {"pk": 4044523, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 11, "verse": 20, "text": "Those with twisted minds are detestable to the LORD,
but those with blameless conduct are his delight. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 1Ch 29:17; Ps 119:1; Pr 3:32; 12:22; 13:6; 15:8-9,26"}, {"pk": 4044524, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 11, "verse": 21, "text": "Be assured [4] that a wicked person
will not go unpunished, \u24d5
but the offspring of the righteous will escape.
", "comment": "[4] Lit Hand to hand
\u24d5 Pr 16:5"}, {"pk": 4044525, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 11, "verse": 22, "text": "A beautiful woman who rejects good sense
is like a gold ring in a pig\u2019s snout. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Gn 24:47"}, {"pk": 4044526, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 11, "verse": 23, "text": "The desire of the righteous turns out well, \u24d7
but the hope of the wicked leads to wrath. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Pr 10:28; 11:7; Rm 2:8-9
\u24d7 Ps 37:4-5; Pr 10:24; Jr 29:11"}, {"pk": 4044527, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 11, "verse": 24, "text": "One person gives freely,
yet gains more; \u24d9
another withholds what is right,
only to become poor. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 112:9; Pr 11:25; 21:26
\u24da Pr 13:7; 22:16; 28:27"}, {"pk": 4044528, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 11, "verse": 25, "text": "A generous person will be enriched, \u24db
and the one who gives a drink of water
will receive water. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24db Pr 3:9-10; 2Co 9:6-11
\u24dc Mt 5:7; 10:42"}, {"pk": 4044529, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 11, "verse": 26, "text": "People will curse \u24dd anyone who hoards grain,
but a blessing will come to the one who sells it. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24dd Pr 24:24
\u24d0 Gn 42:6"}, {"pk": 4044530, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 11, "verse": 27, "text": "The one who searches for what is good \u24d1 seeks favor,
but if someone looks for trouble, it will come to him. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d1 Php 4:8
\u24d2 Est 7:10; Ps 7:15-16"}, {"pk": 4044531, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 11, "verse": 28, "text": "Anyone trusting in his riches will fall, \u24d3
but the righteous will flourish like foliage. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 49:6
\u24d4 Ps 1:3; 92:12; Pr 11:4; 14:11; Jr 17:8"}, {"pk": 4044532, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 11, "verse": 29, "text": "The one who brings ruin on his household \u24d5
will inherit the wind, \u24d6
and a fool will be a slave
to someone whose heart is wise.
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ec 5:16
\u24d5 Pr 15:27"}, {"pk": 4044533, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 11, "verse": 30, "text": "The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, \u24d7
and a wise person captivates people.\u2009
", "comment": "\u24d7 Pr 3:18"}, {"pk": 4044534, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 11, "verse": 31, "text": "If the righteous will be repaid on earth,
how much more the wicked and sinful. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Dt 32:25; Pr 13:21; 1Pt 4:18"}, {"pk": 4044535, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 12, "verse": 1, "text": "Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge,
but one who hates correction is stupid. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Pr 3:11; 5:11-13; 15:5,31-32"}, {"pk": 4044536, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 12, "verse": 2, "text": "One who is good obtains favor from the LORD, \u24da
but he condemns a person who schemes. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Pr 14:17; 24:8
\u24da Pr 8:35"}, {"pk": 4044537, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 12, "verse": 3, "text": "No one can be made secure by wickedness,
but the root of the righteous is immovable. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 16:8; 21:7; Pr 10:30"}, {"pk": 4044538, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 12, "verse": 4, "text": "A wife\u2009of noble character [1] is her husband\u2019s crown, \u24dd
but a wife who causes shame
is like rottenness in his bones. \u24d0
", "comment": "[1] Or A wife of quality, or A wife of good character
\u24dd Pr 18:22; 19:14; 31:10
\u24d0 Pr 14:30"}, {"pk": 4044539, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 12, "verse": 5, "text": "The thoughts of the righteous are just,
but guidance from the wicked is deceitful.
"}, {"pk": 4044540, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 12, "verse": 6, "text": "The words of the wicked are a deadly ambush, \u24d1
but the speech of the upright rescues them. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d1 Pr 1:11
\u24d2 Pr 14:2"}, {"pk": 4044541, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 12, "verse": 7, "text": "The wicked are overthrown and perish, \u24d3
but the house of the righteous will stand. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d3 Jb 34:25
\u24d4 Ps 103:17-18; Pr 10:25; Mt 7:24-27"}, {"pk": 4044542, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 12, "verse": 8, "text": "A man is praised for his insight,
but a twisted mind is despised.
"}, {"pk": 4044543, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 12, "verse": 9, "text": "Better to be disregarded, yet have a servant,
than to act important but have no food. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Pr 11:24; 13:7; Rm 12:3"}, {"pk": 4044544, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 12, "verse": 10, "text": "The righteous cares about his animal\u2019s health, \u24d6
but even the merciful acts of the wicked are cruel.
", "comment": "\u24d6 Dt 25:4; Pr 27:23; Jnh 4:11"}, {"pk": 4044545, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 12, "verse": 11, "text": "The one who works his land will have plenty of food, \u24d7
but whoever chases fantasies lacks sense. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Pr 28:19
\u24d7 Pr 24:27"}, {"pk": 4044546, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 12, "verse": 12, "text": "The wicked desire what evil people have caught, [2]
but the root of the righteous is productive.
", "comment": "[2] Or desire a stronghold of evil"}, {"pk": 4044547, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 12, "verse": 13, "text": "By rebellious speech an evil person is trapped, \u24d9
but a righteous person escapes from trouble. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24d9 Pr 10:14; 13:3; 18:7
\u24da Pr 21:23; 29:6"}, {"pk": 4044548, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 12, "verse": 14, "text": "A person will be satisfied with good
by the fruit of his mouth, \u24db
and the work of a person\u2019s hands will reward him. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Pr 1:31; 28:19; Is 3:10
\u24db Pr 13:2; 18:20"}, {"pk": 4044549, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 12, "verse": 15, "text": "A fool\u2019s way is right in his own eyes, \u24dd
but whoever listens to counsel is wise.
", "comment": "\u24dd Pr 16:2; 21:2"}, {"pk": 4044550, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 12, "verse": 16, "text": "A fool\u2019s displeasure is known at once,
but whoever ignores an insult is sensible. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Pr 11:13; 12:23; 17:9; 29:11"}, {"pk": 4044551, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 12, "verse": 17, "text": "Whoever speaks the truth declares what is right,
but a false witness speaks deceit. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Pr 6:19; 14:5,25"}, {"pk": 4044552, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 12, "verse": 18, "text": "There is one who speaks rashly,
like a piercing sword; \u24d2
but the tongue of the wise brings healing. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Pr 4:22; 15:4
\u24d2 Ps 57:4"}, {"pk": 4044553, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 12, "verse": 19, "text": "Truthful lips endure forever,
but a lying tongue, only a moment. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 52:4-5; Pr 19:9"}, {"pk": 4044554, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 12, "verse": 20, "text": "Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil,
but those who promote peace have joy. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Pr 14:22"}, {"pk": 4044555, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 12, "verse": 21, "text": "No disaster overcomes the righteous, \u24d6
but the wicked are full of misery.
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 91:10; 1Pt 3:13"}, {"pk": 4044556, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 12, "verse": 22, "text": "Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, \u24d7
but faithful people are his delight. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d7 Rv 22:15
\u24d8 Pr 3:32; 11:20; 15:8-9,26"}, {"pk": 4044557, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 12, "verse": 23, "text": "A shrewd person conceals knowledge,
but a foolish heart publicizes stupidity. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Pr 11:13; 12:16; 13:16; 15:2"}, {"pk": 4044558, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 12, "verse": 24, "text": "The diligent hand will rule,
but laziness will lead to forced labor. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Pr 10:4; 13:4; 19:15"}, {"pk": 4044559, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 12, "verse": 25, "text": "Anxiety in a person\u2019s heart weighs it down,
but a good word cheers it up. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 94:19; Pr 15:13; 16:24; Mt 6:25-34"}, {"pk": 4044560, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 12, "verse": 26, "text": "A righteous person is careful in dealing with his neighbor, [3]
but the ways of the wicked lead them astray. \u24dc
", "comment": "[3] Or person guides his neighbor
\u24dc Pr 14:22"}, {"pk": 4044561, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 12, "verse": 27, "text": "A lazy hunter doesn\u2019t roast his game, \u24dd
but to a diligent person, his wealth is precious. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Pr 10:4; 13:4
\u24dd Pr 19:15,24; 26:15"}, {"pk": 4044562, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 12, "verse": 28, "text": "There is life in the path of righteousness,
and in its path there is no death. [4] \u24d1
", "comment": "[4] Or righteousness, but the crooked way leads to death
\u24d1 Pr 10:2; 13:14; 14:27"}, {"pk": 4044563, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 13, "verse": 1, "text": "A wise son responds to his father\u2019s discipline,
but a mocker doesn\u2019t listen to rebuke.
"}, {"pk": 4044564, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 13, "verse": 2, "text": "From the fruit of his mouth,
a person will enjoy good things, \u24d2
but treacherous people have an appetite for violence. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d2 Pr 12:14
\u24d3 Pr 1:10-12,31; 18:20-21; Is 32:6-8"}, {"pk": 4044565, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 13, "verse": 3, "text": "The one who guards his mouth protects his life; \u24d4
the one who opens his lips invites his own ruin. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Pr 10:14; 12:13; 18:7
\u24d4 Pr 18:21; 21:23; Jms 3:2"}, {"pk": 4044566, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 13, "verse": 4, "text": "The slacker craves, yet has nothing,
but the diligent is fully satisfied. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Pr 10:4; 12:24,27; 19:15"}, {"pk": 4044567, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 13, "verse": 5, "text": "The righteous hate lying,
but the wicked bring disgust and shame.
"}, {"pk": 4044568, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 13, "verse": 6, "text": "Righteousness guards people of integrity, [1]
but wickedness undermines the sinner. \u24d7
", "comment": "[1] Lit guards integrity of way
\u24d7 Pr 10:29; 11:3"}, {"pk": 4044569, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 13, "verse": 7, "text": "One person pretends to be rich but has nothing; \u24d8
another pretends to be poor but has abundant wealth. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Lk 12:33; 2Co 6:10; Jms 2:5
\u24d8 Pr 11:24; Lk 12:20-21; 1Tm 6:17-19; Rv 3:17-18"}, {"pk": 4044570, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 13, "verse": 8, "text": "Riches are a ransom for a person\u2019s life, \u24da
but a poor person hears no threat.
", "comment": "\u24da Jb 2:4; Pr 10:15"}, {"pk": 4044571, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 13, "verse": 9, "text": "The light of the righteous shines brightly, \u24db
but the lamp of the wicked is put out. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Jb 18:5-6; Pr 20:20; 24:20
\u24db Pr 4:18"}, {"pk": 4044572, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 13, "verse": 10, "text": "Arrogance leads to nothing but strife, \u24dd
but wisdom is gained by those who take advice.
", "comment": "\u24dd Pr 17:19"}, {"pk": 4044573, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 13, "verse": 11, "text": "Wealth obtained by fraud will dwindle, \u24d0
but whoever earns it through labor [2] will multiply it. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Pr 10:4; 21:5-6
\u24d0 Pr 10:2; 20:21; 23:5
[2] Lit whoever gathers upon his hand"}, {"pk": 4044574, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 13, "verse": 12, "text": "Hope delayed makes the heart sick,
but desire fulfilled is a tree of life. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Pr 11:30; 15:4"}, {"pk": 4044575, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 13, "verse": 13, "text": "The one who has contempt for instruction will pay the penalty, \u24d3
but the one who respects a command will be rewarded. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d3 Nm 15:31; 2Ch 36:16
\u24d4 Pr 3:1-2; 4:4; 6:23"}, {"pk": 4044576, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 13, "verse": 14, "text": "A wise person\u2019s instruction is a fountain of life, \u24d5
turning people away from the snares of death. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 18:5; 116:3
\u24d5 Pr 10:11; 14:27"}, {"pk": 4044577, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 13, "verse": 15, "text": "Good sense wins favor, \u24d7
but the way of the treacherous never changes. [3]
", "comment": "\u24d7 Pr 3:4
[3] LXX, Syr, Tg read treacherous will perish"}, {"pk": 4044578, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 13, "verse": 16, "text": "Every sensible person acts knowledgeably,
but a fool displays his stupidity. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Pr 12:23; 15:2; Ec 10:3"}, {"pk": 4044579, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 13, "verse": 17, "text": "A wicked envoy falls into trouble,
but a trustworthy courier brings healing. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Pr 25:13"}, {"pk": 4044580, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 13, "verse": 18, "text": "Poverty and disgrace come to those
who ignore discipline,
but the one who accepts correction will be honored. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Pr 5:12-14; 12:1; 15:31-33"}, {"pk": 4044581, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 13, "verse": 19, "text": "Desire fulfilled is sweet to the taste,
but to turn from evil is detestable to fools. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Pr 16:22; 29:27"}, {"pk": 4044582, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 13, "verse": 20, "text": "The one who walks with the wise will become wise,
but a companion of fools will suffer harm.
"}, {"pk": 4044583, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 13, "verse": 21, "text": "Disaster pursues sinners,
but good rewards the righteous. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 32:10; Pr 11:31; 13:13"}, {"pk": 4044584, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 13, "verse": 22, "text": "A good man leaves an inheritance to his [4] grandchildren,
but the sinner\u2019s wealth is stored up for the righteous. \u24dd
", "comment": "[4] Or inheritance: his
\u24dd Jb 27:13-17; Pr 28:8; Ec 2:26"}, {"pk": 4044585, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 13, "verse": 23, "text": "The uncultivated field of the poor yields abundant food,
but without justice, it is swept away.
"}, {"pk": 4044586, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 13, "verse": 24, "text": "The one who will not use the rod hates his son, \u24d0
but the one who loves him disciplines him diligently. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Dt 8:5; Pr 3:12; Heb 12:5-7
\u24d0 Pr 19:18; 22:15; 23:13-14; 29:15,17"}, {"pk": 4044587, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 13, "verse": 25, "text": "A righteous person eats until he is satisfied,
but the stomach of the wicked is empty. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Pr 10:3"}, {"pk": 4044588, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 14, "verse": 1, "text": "Every wise woman builds her house, \u24d3
but a foolish one tears it down with her own hands. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ru 4:11; Pr 9:1; 24:3; 31:10-27
\u24d4 Pr 11:11; 29:4"}, {"pk": 4044589, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 14, "verse": 2, "text": "Whoever lives with integrity fears the LORD, \u24d5
but the one who is devious in his ways despises him. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d5 Pr 19:1; 28:6
\u24d6 Pr 2:15"}, {"pk": 4044590, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 14, "verse": 3, "text": "The proud speech of a fool brings a rod of discipline, [1]
but the lips of the wise protect them. \u24d7
", "comment": "[1] Some emend to In the mouth of a fool is a rod for his back
\u24d7 Pr 12:6"}, {"pk": 4044591, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 14, "verse": 4, "text": "Where there are no oxen, the feeding trough is empty, [2]
but an abundant harvest comes through the strength of an ox.
", "comment": "[2] Or clean"}, {"pk": 4044592, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 14, "verse": 5, "text": "An honest witness does not deceive,
but a dishonest witness utters lies. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ex 20:16; 23:1; Pr 6:19; 12:17; 14:25"}, {"pk": 4044593, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 14, "verse": 6, "text": "A mocker seeks wisdom and doesn\u2019t find it,
but knowledge comes easily to the perceptive.
"}, {"pk": 4044594, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 14, "verse": 7, "text": "Stay away from a foolish person;
you will gain no knowledge from his speech. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Pr 20:15"}, {"pk": 4044595, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 14, "verse": 8, "text": "The sensible person\u2019s wisdom is to consider his way,
but the stupidity of fools deceives them.
"}, {"pk": 4044596, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 14, "verse": 9, "text": "Fools mock at making reparation, [3]
but there is goodwill among the upright.
", "comment": "[3] Or at guilt offerings"}, {"pk": 4044597, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 14, "verse": 10, "text": "The heart knows its own bitterness,
and no outsider shares in its joy.
"}, {"pk": 4044598, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 14, "verse": 11, "text": "The house of the wicked will be destroyed,
but the tent of the upright will flourish. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Pr 10:25; 11:28; 12:7; Mt 7:24-27"}, {"pk": 4044599, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 14, "verse": 12, "text": "There is a way that seems right to a person, \u24db
but its end is the way to death. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24db Pr 12:15; 16:25
\u24dc Pr 5:4; Rm 6:21"}, {"pk": 4044600, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 14, "verse": 13, "text": "Even in laughter a heart may be sad,
and joy may end in grief. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ec 2:1-2; Lk 6:25"}, {"pk": 4044601, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 14, "verse": 14, "text": "The disloyal one will get what his conduct deserves,
and a good one, what his deeds deserve. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Pr 1:31; 12:14; 18:20; 28:19"}, {"pk": 4044602, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 14, "verse": 15, "text": "The inexperienced one believes anything, \u24d1
but the sensible one watches [4] his steps.
", "comment": "[4] Lit the prudent understand
\u24d1 Eph 4:14; Jms 1:5-8"}, {"pk": 4044603, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 14, "verse": 16, "text": "A wise person is cautious and turns from evil, \u24d2
but a fool is easily angered and is careless. [5]
", "comment": "[5] Or and falls
\u24d2 Jb 28:28; Ps 34:14; Pr 3:7; 22:3"}, {"pk": 4044604, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 14, "verse": 17, "text": "A quick-tempered person acts foolishly,
and one who schemes is hated. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Pr 12:2; 24:8"}, {"pk": 4044605, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 14, "verse": 18, "text": "The inexperienced inherit foolishness,
but the sensible are crowned with knowledge.
"}, {"pk": 4044606, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 14, "verse": 19, "text": "The evil bow before those who are good,
and the wicked, at the gates of the righteous.
"}, {"pk": 4044607, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 14, "verse": 20, "text": "A poor person is hated even by his neighbor, \u24d4
but there are many who love the rich. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d4 Pr 19:7
\u24d5 Pr 19:4"}, {"pk": 4044608, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 14, "verse": 21, "text": "The one who despises his neighbor sins, \u24d6
but whoever shows kindness to the poor will be happy. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d6 Pr 11:12
\u24d7 Ps 41:1"}, {"pk": 4044609, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 14, "verse": 22, "text": "Don\u2019t those who plan evil go astray? \u24d8
But those who plan good find loyalty and faithfulness. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d8 Pr 6:14-15; 12:26
\u24d9 Pr 12:20"}, {"pk": 4044610, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 14, "verse": 23, "text": "There is profit in all hard work,
but endless talk [6] leads only to poverty. \u24da
", "comment": "[6] Lit but word of lips
\u24da Pr 21:5"}, {"pk": 4044611, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 14, "verse": 24, "text": "The crown of the wise is their wealth,
but the foolishness of fools produces foolishness.
"}, {"pk": 4044612, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 14, "verse": 25, "text": "A truthful witness rescues lives,
but one who utters lies is deceitful. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Pr 6:19; 12:17; 14:5"}, {"pk": 4044613, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 14, "verse": 26, "text": "In the fear of the LORD one has strong confidence
and his children have a refuge. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Pr 29:25"}, {"pk": 4044614, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 14, "verse": 27, "text": "The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life,
turning people away from the snares of death. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Pr 13:14; 16:22; 19:23"}, {"pk": 4044615, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 14, "verse": 28, "text": "A large population is a king\u2019s splendor,
but a shortage of people is a ruler\u2019s devastation.
"}, {"pk": 4044616, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 14, "verse": 29, "text": "A patient person shows great understanding, \u24d0
but a quick-tempered one promotes foolishness.
", "comment": "\u24d0 Pr 16:32; 19:11; Ec 7:9; Jms 1:19"}, {"pk": 4044617, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 14, "verse": 30, "text": "A tranquil heart is life to the body, \u24d1
but jealousy is rottenness to the bones. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Pr 12:4; 27:4; Jms 3:16
\u24d1 Pr 3:8; 4:22; 16:24"}, {"pk": 4044618, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 14, "verse": 31, "text": "The one who oppresses the poor person insults his Maker, \u24d3
but one who is kind to the needy honors him. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d3 Pr 17:5; 21:13; Mt 25:40; 1Jn 3:17
\u24d4 Pr 3:9; 14:21; 19:17; 22:2"}, {"pk": 4044619, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 14, "verse": 32, "text": "The wicked one is thrown down by his own sin, \u24d5
but the righteous one has a refuge in his death. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 17:15; 73:24; Pr 24:16; 2Co 1:9; 5:8; 2Tm 4:18
\u24d6 Pr 10:25"}, {"pk": 4044620, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 14, "verse": 33, "text": "Wisdom resides in the heart of the discerning; \u24d7
she is known [7] even among fools.
", "comment": "\u24d7 Pr 15:14; 18:15; Ec 7:9
[7] LXX reads unknown"}, {"pk": 4044621, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 14, "verse": 34, "text": "Righteousness exalts a nation,
but sin is a disgrace to any people. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Pr 11:11"}, {"pk": 4044622, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 14, "verse": 35, "text": "A king favors a prudent servant, \u24d9
but his anger falls on a disgraceful one.
", "comment": "\u24d9 Pr 22:29; Mt 24:45-47; 25:21"}, {"pk": 4044623, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 15, "verse": 1, "text": "A gentle answer turns away anger, \u24da
but a harsh word stirs up wrath. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db 1Sm 25:10-13; 1Kg 12:13-16
\u24da Jdg 8:1-3; Pr 25:15; Ec 10:4"}, {"pk": 4044624, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 15, "verse": 2, "text": "The tongue of the wise makes knowledge attractive,
but the mouth of fools blurts out foolishness. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Pr 12:23; 13:16; 15:28"}, {"pk": 4044625, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 15, "verse": 3, "text": "The eyes of the LORD are everywhere,
observing the wicked and the good. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd 2Ch 16:9; Jb 31:4; Zch 4:10; Heb 4:13"}, {"pk": 4044626, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 15, "verse": 4, "text": "The tongue that heals is a tree of life, \u24d0
but a devious tongue [1] breaks the spirit.
", "comment": "[1] Lit but crookedness in it
\u24d0 Pr 11:30; 13:12"}, {"pk": 4044627, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 15, "verse": 5, "text": "A fool despises his father\u2019s discipline,
but a person who accepts correction is sensible. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Pr 3:11; 12:1; 15:31-33"}, {"pk": 4044628, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 15, "verse": 6, "text": "The house of the righteous has great wealth,
but trouble accompanies the income of the wicked.
"}, {"pk": 4044629, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 15, "verse": 7, "text": "The lips of the wise broadcast knowledge,
but not so the heart of fools.
"}, {"pk": 4044630, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 15, "verse": 8, "text": "The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the LORD, \u24d2
but the prayer of the upright is his delight. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Pr 15:29
\u24d2 Pr 21:27; 28:9; Ec 5:1; Is 1:11; Jr 6:20; Mc 6:7"}, {"pk": 4044631, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 15, "verse": 9, "text": "The LORD detests the way of the wicked,
but he loves the one who pursues righteousness. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Pr 3:32; 11:20; 12:22; 1Tm 6:11"}, {"pk": 4044632, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 15, "verse": 10, "text": "Discipline is harsh for the one who leaves the path;
the one who hates correction will die.
"}, {"pk": 4044633, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 15, "verse": 11, "text": "Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the LORD \u2009\u2014\u2009 \u24d5
how much more, human hearts. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d5 Jb 26:6; Ps 139:8
\u24d6 1Sm 16:7; 2Ch 6:30; Ps 44:21; Ac 1:24"}, {"pk": 4044634, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 15, "verse": 12, "text": "A mocker doesn\u2019t love one who corrects him; \u24d7
he will not consult the wise.
", "comment": "\u24d7 Pr 9:8; Am 5:10"}, {"pk": 4044635, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 15, "verse": 13, "text": "A joyful heart makes a face cheerful,
but a sad heart produces a broken spirit. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Pr 12:25; 14:30; 15:30; 17:22; 18:14"}, {"pk": 4044636, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 15, "verse": 14, "text": "A discerning mind seeks knowledge, \u24d9
but the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Mt 12:34
\u24d9 Pr 14:33; 18:15"}, {"pk": 4044637, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 15, "verse": 15, "text": "All the days of the oppressed are miserable,
but a cheerful heart has a continual feast.
"}, {"pk": 4044638, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 15, "verse": 16, "text": "Better a little with the fear of the LORD
than great treasure with turmoil. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 37:16; Pr 16:8; Ec 4:6; 1Tm 6:6"}, {"pk": 4044639, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 15, "verse": 17, "text": "Better a meal of vegetables where there is love
than a fattened ox \u24dc with hatred. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dc Mt 22:4; Lk 15:23
\u24dd Pr 16:19; 17:1"}, {"pk": 4044640, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 15, "verse": 18, "text": "A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, \u24d0
but one slow to anger \u24d1 calms strife.
", "comment": "\u24d0 Pr 16:28; 26:21; 29:22
\u24d1 Pr 14:29"}, {"pk": 4044641, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 15, "verse": 19, "text": "A slacker\u2019s way is like a thorny hedge,
but the path of the upright is a highway. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Pr 16:17,31; 22:5-6"}, {"pk": 4044642, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 15, "verse": 20, "text": "A wise son brings joy to his father,
but a foolish man despises his mother. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Pr 10:1; 23:24-25; 29:3,15"}, {"pk": 4044643, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 15, "verse": 21, "text": "Foolishness brings joy to one without sense,
but a person with understanding walks a straight path. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Pr 4:11,25; 10:23; Eph 5:15"}, {"pk": 4044644, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 15, "verse": 22, "text": "Plans fail when there is no counsel,
but with many advisers they succeed. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Pr 8:14-16; 11:14; 24:6"}, {"pk": 4044645, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 15, "verse": 23, "text": "A person takes joy in giving an answer; [2]
and a timely word\u2009\u2014\u2009how good that is! \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Pr 25:11; Is 50:4
[2] Lit in an answer of his mouth"}, {"pk": 4044646, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 15, "verse": 24, "text": "For the prudent the path of life leads upward,
so that he may avoid going down to Sheol.
"}, {"pk": 4044647, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 15, "verse": 25, "text": "The LORD tears apart the house of the proud,
but he protects the widow\u2019s territory. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 68:5; 146:9"}, {"pk": 4044648, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 15, "verse": 26, "text": "The LORD detests the plans of the one who is evil,
but pleasant words are pure. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Pr 11:20; 15:8-9; 16:24"}, {"pk": 4044649, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 15, "verse": 27, "text": "The one who profits dishonestly \u24d9 troubles his household,
but the one who hates bribes will live. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24d9 Pr 1:19; Jr 17:11
\u24da Ex 23:8; Dt 16:19; Ps 15:5; Pr 17:23; 28:16"}, {"pk": 4044650, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 15, "verse": 28, "text": "The mind of the righteous person thinks before answering, \u24db
but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil things. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24db Pr 18:13; 1Pt 3:15
\u24dc Pr 15:2"}, {"pk": 4044651, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 15, "verse": 29, "text": "The LORD is far from the wicked, \u24dd
but he hears the prayer of the righteous. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 18:41; Pr 28:9
\u24d0 Ps 145:18-19; Pr 15:8"}, {"pk": 4044652, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 15, "verse": 30, "text": "Bright eyes cheer the heart;
good news strengthens [3] the bones. \u24d1
", "comment": "[3] Lit makes fat
\u24d1 Pr 14:30; 15:13; 17:22"}, {"pk": 4044653, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 15, "verse": 31, "text": "One who [4] listens to life-giving rebukes \u24d2
will be at home among the wise.
", "comment": "[4] Lit An ear that
\u24d2 Pr 3:11"}, {"pk": 4044654, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 15, "verse": 32, "text": "Anyone who ignores discipline despises himself, \u24d3
but whoever listens to correction acquires good sense. [5] \u24d4
", "comment": "[5] Lit acquires a heart
\u24d3 Pr 12:1
\u24d4 Pr 3:11; 5:12-14"}, {"pk": 4044655, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 15, "verse": 33, "text": "The fear of the LORD is what wisdom teaches,
and humility comes before honor. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Pr 18:12; 22:4; 29:23"}, {"pk": 4044656, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 16, "verse": 1, "text": "The reflections of the heart belong to mankind,
but the answer of the tongue is from the LORD. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Pr 16:9; 19:21"}, {"pk": 4044657, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 16, "verse": 2, "text": "All a person\u2019s ways seem right to him,
but the LORD weighs motives. [1] \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 1Sm 16:7; Pr 17:3; 19:21; 21:2
[1] Lit spirits"}, {"pk": 4044658, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 16, "verse": 3, "text": "Commit your activities to the LORD,
and your plans will be established. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 37:4-5"}, {"pk": 4044659, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 16, "verse": 4, "text": "The LORD has prepared everything for his purpose\u2009\u2014
even the wicked for the day of disaster. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ex 9:16; Rm 9:21-22"}, {"pk": 4044660, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 16, "verse": 5, "text": "Everyone with a proud heart is detestable to the LORD; \u24da
be assured, [2] he will not go unpunished. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 101:5; Pr 11:21; 16:18
\u24da 2Ch 32:25; Pr 6:16-17; 8:13
[2] Lit hand to hand"}, {"pk": 4044661, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 16, "verse": 6, "text": "Iniquity is atoned for by loyalty and faithfulness, \u24dc
and one turns from evil by the fear of the LORD. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Jb 28:28; Pr 3:7; 14:16
\u24dc Dn 4:27; Lk 11:41"}, {"pk": 4044662, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 16, "verse": 7, "text": "When a person\u2019s ways please the LORD,
he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 2Ch 17:10"}, {"pk": 4044663, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 16, "verse": 8, "text": "Better a little with righteousness
than great income with injustice. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 37:16; Pr 15:16-17; 16:19; 28:6"}, {"pk": 4044664, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 16, "verse": 9, "text": "A person\u2019s heart plans his way,
but the LORD determines his steps. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 37:23; Pr 16:1; 19:21; 20:24; Jr 10:23"}, {"pk": 4044665, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 16, "verse": 10, "text": "God\u2019s verdict is on the lips of a king; [3] \u24d3
his mouth should not give an unfair judgment. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 2Sm 23:2-3; Pr 18:14-15
[3] Or A divination is on the lips of a king
\u24d3 2Sm 14:17,20; 1Kg 3:28"}, {"pk": 4044666, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 16, "verse": 11, "text": "Honest balances and scales are the LORD\u2019s;
all the weights in the bag are his concern. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Lv 19:36; Pr 11:1; Ezk 45:10; Mc 6:11"}, {"pk": 4044667, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 16, "verse": 12, "text": "Wicked behavior is detestable to kings, \u24d6
since a throne is established through righteousness. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d6 Pr 31:3-5
\u24d7 Ps 101; Pr 25:5"}, {"pk": 4044668, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 16, "verse": 13, "text": "Righteous lips are a king\u2019s delight,
and he loves one who speaks honestly.
"}, {"pk": 4044669, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 16, "verse": 14, "text": "A king\u2019s fury is a messenger of death,
but a wise person appeases it. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ec 10:4"}, {"pk": 4044670, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 16, "verse": 15, "text": "When a king\u2019s face lights up, there is life;
his favor is like a cloud with spring rain.
"}, {"pk": 4044671, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 16, "verse": 16, "text": "Get wisdom\u2009\u2014
how much better it is than gold!
And get understanding\u2009\u2014
it is preferable to silver. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Pr 3:14; 8:10,19; 22:1"}, {"pk": 4044672, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 16, "verse": 17, "text": "The highway of the upright \u24da avoids evil;
the one who guards his way protects his life. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Pr 2:11-13; 15:19
\u24da Is 35:8"}, {"pk": 4044673, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 16, "verse": 18, "text": "Pride comes before destruction,
and an arrogant spirit before a fall. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Pr 11:2; 16:5; 18:12; 29:23; Dn 4:37; Ob 3-4"}, {"pk": 4044674, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 16, "verse": 19, "text": "Better to be lowly of spirit with the humble [4] \u24dd
than to divide plunder with the proud. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24dd Pr 29:23; Is 57:15
[4] Alt Hb tradition reads afflicted
\u24d0 Ex 15:9; Ps 37:16; Pr 1:13-14; 15:16-17; 16:8"}, {"pk": 4044675, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 16, "verse": 20, "text": "The one who understands a matter finds success, \u24d1
and the one who trusts in the LORD will be happy. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d1 Pr 19:8
\u24d2 Ps 2:12; 34:8; 40:4; 84:12; 146:5; Jr 17:7"}, {"pk": 4044676, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 16, "verse": 21, "text": "Anyone with a wise heart is called discerning,
and pleasant speech [5] increases learning. \u24d3
", "comment": "[5] Lit and sweetness of lips
\u24d3 Pr 1:5; 9:9; 16:23"}, {"pk": 4044677, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 16, "verse": 22, "text": "Insight is a fountain of life \u24d4 for its possessor,
but the discipline of fools is folly.
", "comment": "\u24d4 Pr 10:11; 13:14; 14:27"}, {"pk": 4044678, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 16, "verse": 23, "text": "The heart of a wise person instructs his mouth;
it adds learning to his speech. [6] \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 37:30; Pr 1:5; 9:9; Mt 12:34
[6] Lit learning upon his lips"}, {"pk": 4044679, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 16, "verse": 24, "text": "Pleasant words are a honeycomb: \u24d6
sweet to the taste [7] and health to the body. [8] \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Pr 4:22; 15:30; 25:13
\u24d6 Ps 19:10; Pr 15:26
[7] Lit throat
[8] Lit bones"}, {"pk": 4044680, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 16, "verse": 25, "text": "There is a way that seems right to a person,
but its end is the way to death. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Pr 14:12; 24:20"}, {"pk": 4044681, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 16, "verse": 26, "text": "A worker\u2019s appetite works for him
because his hunger [9] urges him on.
", "comment": "[9] Lit mouth"}, {"pk": 4044682, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 16, "verse": 27, "text": "A worthless person digs up evil,
and his speech is like a scorching fire. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Pr 6:12; 19:28; 26:23; Jms 3:6"}, {"pk": 4044683, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 16, "verse": 28, "text": "A contrary person spreads conflict,
and a gossip separates close friends. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Pr 6:14,19; 17:9; 26:20-21; 28:25"}, {"pk": 4044684, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 16, "verse": 29, "text": "A violent person lures his neighbor, \u24db
leading him on a path that is not good. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc 1Sm 12:23; Ps 36:4; Pr 28:10
\u24db Pr 1:10"}, {"pk": 4044685, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 16, "verse": 30, "text": "The one who narrows his eyes is planning deceptions;
the one who compresses his lips brings about evil. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 35:19; Pr 6:12-14; 10:10"}, {"pk": 4044686, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 16, "verse": 31, "text": "Gray hair is a glorious crown; \u24d0
it is found in the ways of righteousness. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Pr 3:1-2
\u24d0 Lv 19:32; Pr 4:9; 20:29"}, {"pk": 4044687, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 16, "verse": 32, "text": "Patience is better than power,
and controlling one\u2019s emotions, [10] than capturing a city. \u24d2
", "comment": "[10] Lit and ruling over one\u2019s spirit
\u24d2 Pr 25:15,28; 29:11"}, {"pk": 4044688, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 16, "verse": 33, "text": "The lot is cast into the lap,
but its every decision is from the LORD. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Pr 16:1; 19:21; 21:31"}, {"pk": 4044689, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 17, "verse": 1, "text": "Better a dry crust with peace
than a house full of feasting with strife. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Pr 15:17; 21:9,19; 25:24"}, {"pk": 4044690, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 17, "verse": 2, "text": "A prudent servant will rule over a disgraceful son
and share an inheritance among brothers.
"}, {"pk": 4044691, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 17, "verse": 3, "text": "A crucible for silver, and a smelter for gold, \u24d5
and the LORD is the tester of hearts. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 1Ch 29:17; Ps 26:2; Pr 16:2; 21:2; Is 48:10; Jr 17:10; Mal 3:3
\u24d5 Pr 27:21"}, {"pk": 4044692, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 17, "verse": 4, "text": "A wicked person listens to malicious talk; [1]
a liar pays attention to a destructive tongue.
", "comment": "[1] Lit to lips of iniquity"}, {"pk": 4044693, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 17, "verse": 5, "text": "The one who mocks the poor insults his Maker, \u24d7
and one who rejoices over calamity
will not go unpunished. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d7 Pr 14:31; 21:13
\u24d8 Jb 31:29; Pr 24:17; Lm 1:21-22; Ezk 25:6-7; 35:15; Ob 12"}, {"pk": 4044694, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 17, "verse": 6, "text": "Grandchildren are the crown of the elderly,
and the pride of children is their fathers.
"}, {"pk": 4044695, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 17, "verse": 7, "text": "Eloquent words are not appropriate on a fool\u2019s lips;
how much worse are lies for a ruler.
"}, {"pk": 4044696, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 17, "verse": 8, "text": "A bribe \u24d9 seems like a magic stone to its owner;
wherever he turns, he succeeds. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ex 23:8; Is 1:23; Am 5:12
\u24da Pr 18:16; 19:6; 21:14"}, {"pk": 4044697, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 17, "verse": 9, "text": "Whoever conceals an offense promotes love, \u24db
but whoever gossips about it separates friends. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24db Pr 10:12; Jms 5:20; 1Pt 4:8
\u24dc Lv 19:16; Pr 11:13; 16:28"}, {"pk": 4044698, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 17, "verse": 10, "text": "A rebuke cuts into a perceptive person
more than a hundred lashes into a fool.
"}, {"pk": 4044699, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 17, "verse": 11, "text": "An evil person desires only rebellion;
a cruel messenger [2] \u24dd will be sent against him.
", "comment": "[2] Or a merciless angel
\u24dd Ps 78:49"}, {"pk": 4044700, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 17, "verse": 12, "text": "Better for a person to meet a bear robbed of her cubs \u24d0
than a fool in his foolishness.
", "comment": "\u24d0 2Sm 17:8; Hs 13:8"}, {"pk": 4044701, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 17, "verse": 13, "text": "If anyone returns evil for good, \u24d1
evil will never depart from his house. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 35:12; 109:5
\u24d2 2Sm 12:10"}, {"pk": 4044702, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 17, "verse": 14, "text": "To start a conflict is to release a flood;
stop the dispute before it breaks out. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Pr 20:3; 25:8"}, {"pk": 4044703, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 17, "verse": 15, "text": "Acquitting the guilty and condemning the just \u24d4 \u2009\u2014
both are detestable to the LORD.
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ex 23:7; Pr 17:26; 18:5; 24:23-24; Is 5:23"}, {"pk": 4044704, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 17, "verse": 16, "text": "Why does a fool have money in his hand
with no intention of buying wisdom? \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Pr 4:5,7; 18:15; 23:23"}, {"pk": 4044705, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 17, "verse": 17, "text": "A friend loves at all times, \u24d6
and a brother is born for a difficult time.
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ru 1:16; Pr 18:24; 27:10"}, {"pk": 4044706, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 17, "verse": 18, "text": "One without sense enters an agreement [3]
and puts up security for his friend. \u24d7
", "comment": "[3] Lit sense slaps hands
\u24d7 Pr 6:1-5; 11:15; 22:26"}, {"pk": 4044707, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 17, "verse": 19, "text": "One who loves to offend loves strife; \u24d8
one who builds a high threshold invites injury.
", "comment": "\u24d8 Pr 29:22"}, {"pk": 4044708, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 17, "verse": 20, "text": "One with a twisted mind will not succeed,
and one with deceitful speech will fall into ruin. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Jr 23:36"}, {"pk": 4044709, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 17, "verse": 21, "text": "A man fathers a fool to his own sorrow;
the father of a fool has no joy. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Pr 10:1; 17:25; 19:13; 23:24-25"}, {"pk": 4044710, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 17, "verse": 22, "text": "A joyful heart is good medicine,
but a broken spirit dries up the bones. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 22:15; Pr 14:30; 15:13; 18:14"}, {"pk": 4044711, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 17, "verse": 23, "text": "A wicked person secretly takes a bribe \u24dc
to subvert the course of justice. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Dt 16:19; Ps 15:5; Pr 18:5; Mc 3:11; 7:3
\u24dc Pr 17:8"}, {"pk": 4044712, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 17, "verse": 24, "text": "Wisdom is the focus of the perceptive,
but a fool\u2019s eyes \u24d0 roam to the ends of the earth.
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ec 2:14"}, {"pk": 4044713, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 17, "verse": 25, "text": "A foolish son is grief to his father
and bitterness to the one who bore him. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Pr 10:1; 17:21; 19:13"}, {"pk": 4044714, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 17, "verse": 26, "text": "It is certainly not good to fine an innocent person
or to beat a noble for his honesty. [4] \u24d2
", "comment": "[4] Or noble unfairly
\u24d2 Pr 17:15; 18:5; 24:23-24"}, {"pk": 4044715, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 17, "verse": 27, "text": "The one who has knowledge restrains his words, \u24d3
and one who keeps a cool head [5]
is a person of understanding.
", "comment": "[5] Lit spirit
\u24d3 Pr 10:19; Jms 1:19; 3:2"}, {"pk": 4044716, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 17, "verse": 28, "text": "Even a fool is considered wise when he keeps silent\u2009\u2014
discerning, when he seals his lips. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Jb 13:5; Pr 10:19"}, {"pk": 4044717, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 18, "verse": 1, "text": "One who isolates himself pursues selfish desires;
he rebels against all sound wisdom.
"}, {"pk": 4044718, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 18, "verse": 2, "text": "A fool does not delight in understanding,
but only wants to show off his opinions. [1] \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Pr 12:23; 13:16; Ec 10:3
[1] Lit to uncover his heart"}, {"pk": 4044719, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 18, "verse": 3, "text": "When a wicked person comes, contempt also comes,
and along with dishonor, derision.
"}, {"pk": 4044720, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 18, "verse": 4, "text": "The words of a person\u2019s mouth are deep waters, \u24d6
a flowing river, a fountain of wisdom. [2]
", "comment": "\u24d6 Pr 20:5
[2] Or waters; a fountain of wisdom is a flowing river"}, {"pk": 4044721, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 18, "verse": 5, "text": "It is not good to show partiality to the guilty, \u24d7
denying an innocent person justice. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Pr 17:15
\u24d7 Lv 19:15; Dt 1:17; 24:17; Ps 15:5; 82:2; Pr 24:23-24; 28:21"}, {"pk": 4044722, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 18, "verse": 6, "text": "A fool\u2019s lips lead to strife,
and his mouth provokes a beating. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Pr 19:29"}, {"pk": 4044723, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 18, "verse": 7, "text": "A fool\u2019s mouth is his devastation,
and his lips are a trap for his life. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 64:8; 140:9; Pr 10:14; 12:13; 13:3; Ec 10:12"}, {"pk": 4044724, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 18, "verse": 8, "text": "A gossip\u2019s words are like choice food
that goes down to one\u2019s innermost being. [3] \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Pr 26:22
[3] Lit to the chambers of the belly"}, {"pk": 4044725, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 18, "verse": 9, "text": "The one who is lazy in his work
is brother to a vandal. [4] \u24dc
", "comment": "[4] Lit master of destruction
\u24dc Pr 28:24"}, {"pk": 4044726, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 18, "verse": 10, "text": "The name of the LORD is a strong tower; \u24dd
the righteous run to it and are protected. [5] \u24d0
", "comment": "[5] Lit raised high
\u24d0 Pr 29:25
\u24dd Ps 18:2; 61:3; 91:2; 144:2"}, {"pk": 4044727, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 18, "verse": 11, "text": "The wealth of the rich is his fortified city;
in his imagination it is like a high wall. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Pr 10:15"}, {"pk": 4044728, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 18, "verse": 12, "text": "Before his downfall a person\u2019s heart is proud, \u24d2
but humility comes before honor. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Pr 11:2; 15:33; 29:23
\u24d2 Pr 16:18"}, {"pk": 4044729, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 18, "verse": 13, "text": "The one who gives an answer before he listens\u2009\u2014
this is foolishness and disgrace for him. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Pr 15:28"}, {"pk": 4044730, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 18, "verse": 14, "text": "A person\u2019s spirit can endure sickness,
but who can survive a broken spirit? \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Pr 15:13; 17:22"}, {"pk": 4044731, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 18, "verse": 15, "text": "The mind of the discerning acquires knowledge,
and the ear of the wise seeks it. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Pr 14:33; 15:14"}, {"pk": 4044732, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 18, "verse": 16, "text": "A person\u2019s gift opens doors [6] for him
and brings him before the great. \u24d7
", "comment": "[6] Lit gift makes room
\u24d7 Gn 32:20; 1Sm 25:27; Pr 17:8; 19:6; 21:14"}, {"pk": 4044733, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 18, "verse": 17, "text": "The first to state his case seems right
until another comes and cross-examines him. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 1Kg 3:16-28"}, {"pk": 4044734, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 18, "verse": 18, "text": "Casting the lot \u24d9 ends quarrels
and separates powerful opponents.
", "comment": "\u24d9 Pr 16:33"}, {"pk": 4044735, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 18, "verse": 19, "text": "An offended brother is harder to reach [7]
than a fortified city,
and quarrels are like the bars of a fortress.
", "comment": "[7] LXX, Syr, Tg, Vg read is stronger"}, {"pk": 4044736, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 18, "verse": 20, "text": "From the fruit of a person\u2019s mouth his stomach is satisfied;
he is filled with the product of his lips. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Pr 1:31; 12:14; 14:14"}, {"pk": 4044737, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 18, "verse": 21, "text": "Death and life are in the power of the tongue,
and those who love it will eat its fruit. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Pr 13:2; Mt 12:37; 15:11,18-20; Jms 3:8"}, {"pk": 4044738, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 18, "verse": 22, "text": "A man who finds a wife finds a good thing \u24dc
and obtains favor from the LORD. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dc Pr 12:4; 19:14; 31:10-31
\u24dd Pr 8:35"}, {"pk": 4044739, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 18, "verse": 23, "text": "The poor person pleads, \u24d0
but the rich one answers roughly. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Jms 2:6
\u24d0 Pr 19:7"}, {"pk": 4044740, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 18, "verse": 24, "text": "One with many friends may be harmed, [8]
but there is a friend who stays closer than a brother. \u24d2
", "comment": "[8] Some LXX mss, Syr, Tg, Vg read friends must be friendly
\u24d2 Pr 17:17; 27:10; Jn 15:13"}, {"pk": 4044741, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 19, "verse": 1, "text": "Better a poor person who lives with integrity \u24d3
than someone who has deceitful lips and is a fool.
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 26:11; 37:16; Pr 10:9; 14:2; 20:7; 28:6"}, {"pk": 4044742, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 19, "verse": 2, "text": "Even zeal is not good without knowledge, \u24d4
and the one who acts hastily [1] sins. \u24d5
", "comment": "[1] Lit who is hasty with feet
\u24d4 Rm 10:2
\u24d5 Pr 21:5; 28:20; 29:20"}, {"pk": 4044743, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 19, "verse": 3, "text": "A person\u2019s own foolishness leads him astray,
yet his heart rages against the LORD. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Is 8:21"}, {"pk": 4044744, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 19, "verse": 4, "text": "Wealth attracts many friends, \u24d7
but a poor person is separated from his friend.
", "comment": "\u24d7 Pr 14:20; 19:6"}, {"pk": 4044745, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 19, "verse": 5, "text": "A false witness will not go unpunished, \u24d8
and one who utters lies will not escape. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d8 Dt 19:16-19; Pr 19:9; 21:28
\u24d9 Pr 6:19"}, {"pk": 4044746, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 19, "verse": 6, "text": "Many seek a ruler\u2019s favor, \u24da
and everyone is a friend of one who gives gifts. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Pr 14:20; 17:8; 19:4
\u24da Pr 29:26"}, {"pk": 4044747, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 19, "verse": 7, "text": "All the brothers of a poor person hate him; \u24dc
how much more do his friends
keep their distance from him!
He may pursue them with words, \u24dd
but they are not there. [2]
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 38:11
\u24dd Pr 18:23
[2] Hb uncertain"}, {"pk": 4044748, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 19, "verse": 8, "text": "The one who acquires good sense [3] loves himself;
one who safeguards understanding finds success. \u24d0
", "comment": "[3] Lit acquires a heart
\u24d0 Pr 16:20"}, {"pk": 4044749, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 19, "verse": 9, "text": "A false witness will not go unpunished,
and one who utters lies perishes. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Pr 19:5; 21:28"}, {"pk": 4044750, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 19, "verse": 10, "text": "Luxury is not appropriate for a fool\u2009\u2014\u2009 \u24d2
how much less for a slave to rule over princes! \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Pr 30:22; Ec 10:6-7
\u24d2 Pr 17:7; 26:1"}, {"pk": 4044751, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 19, "verse": 11, "text": "A person\u2019s insight gives him patience, \u24d4
and his virtue is to overlook an offense. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d4 Pr 14:29
\u24d5 Pr 11:13; 17:9"}, {"pk": 4044752, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 19, "verse": 12, "text": "A king\u2019s rage is like the roaring of a lion, \u24d6
but his favor is like dew on the grass. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 133:3; Pr 20:2; 28:15; Hs 14:5; Mc 5:7
\u24d6 Pr 16:14"}, {"pk": 4044753, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 19, "verse": 13, "text": "A foolish son is his father\u2019s ruin, \u24d8
and a wife\u2019s nagging is an endless dripping. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d8 Pr 10:1; 17:25; 28:7
\u24d9 Pr 21:9,19; 27:15"}, {"pk": 4044754, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 19, "verse": 14, "text": "A house and wealth are inherited from fathers, \u24da
but a prudent wife is from the LORD.
", "comment": "\u24da 2Co 12:14"}, {"pk": 4044755, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 19, "verse": 15, "text": "Laziness induces deep sleep,
and a lazy person will go hungry. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Pr 6:9-11; 10:4; 13:4; 21:25"}, {"pk": 4044756, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 19, "verse": 16, "text": "The one who keeps commands preserves himself; \u24dc
one who disregards [4] his ways will die. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Pr 3:1-2; 4:4; 13:13
\u24dc Lk 10:28
[4] Or despises, or treats lightly"}, {"pk": 4044757, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 19, "verse": 17, "text": "Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, \u24d0
and he will give a reward to the lender. [5] \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d0 Dt 15:7-10; Pr 14:31; 28:27; Ec 11:1-2; Mt 10:42; 25:40; 2Co 9:6-8; Heb 6:10
[5] Lit to him
\u24d1 Lk 6:38"}, {"pk": 4044758, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 19, "verse": 18, "text": "Discipline your son while there is hope;
don\u2019t set your heart on being the cause of his death. [6] \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Pr 13:24; 23:13-14; 29:17
[6] Lit don\u2019t lift up your soul to his death"}, {"pk": 4044759, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 19, "verse": 19, "text": "A person with intense anger bears the penalty;
if you rescue him, you\u2019ll have to do it again. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Pr 22:24-25; 29:22"}, {"pk": 4044760, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 19, "verse": 20, "text": "Listen to counsel and receive instruction
so that you may be wise later in life. [7] \u24d4
", "comment": "[7] Lit in your end
\u24d4 Pr 12:1; 15:5,31-32"}, {"pk": 4044761, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 19, "verse": 21, "text": "Many plans are in a person\u2019s heart,
but the LORD\u2019s decree will prevail. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 33:10-11; Pr 16:1,9,33; 21:31; Is 14:26-27"}, {"pk": 4044762, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 19, "verse": 22, "text": "What is desirable in a person is his fidelity;
better to be a poor person than a liar. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Pr 19:1; 28:6"}, {"pk": 4044763, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 19, "verse": 23, "text": "The fear of the LORD leads to life;
one will sleep at night [8] without danger. \u24d7
", "comment": "[8] Lit will spend the night satisfied
\u24d7 Pr 14:26-27"}, {"pk": 4044764, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 19, "verse": 24, "text": "The slacker buries his hand in the bowl;
he doesn\u2019t even bring it back to his mouth! \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Pr 12:27; 20:4; 26:14-15"}, {"pk": 4044765, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 19, "verse": 25, "text": "Strike a mocker, and the inexperienced learn a lesson; \u24d9
rebuke the discerning, and he gains knowledge. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Pr 9:8
\u24d9 Pr 21:11"}, {"pk": 4044766, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 19, "verse": 26, "text": "The one who plunders his father and evicts his mother
is a disgraceful and shameful son.
"}, {"pk": 4044767, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 19, "verse": 27, "text": "If you stop listening to correction, my son,
you will stray from the words of knowledge.
"}, {"pk": 4044768, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 19, "verse": 28, "text": "A worthless witness mocks justice,
and a wicked mouth swallows iniquity. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Jb 15:16; 34:7"}, {"pk": 4044769, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 19, "verse": 29, "text": "Judgments are prepared for mockers,
and beatings for the backs of fools. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Pr 10:13; 18:6; 26:3"}, {"pk": 4044770, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 20, "verse": 1, "text": "Wine is a mocker, \u24dd beer is a brawler;
whoever goes astray [1] because of them is not wise.
", "comment": "\u24dd Gn 9:21; Pr 23:29-30; Is 28:7; Hs 4:11
[1] Or whoever staggers"}, {"pk": 4044771, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 20, "verse": 2, "text": "A king\u2019s terrible wrath is like the roaring of a lion;
anyone who provokes him endangers himself. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Nm 16:38; Est 4:11; Pr 8:36; 19:12; 28:15; Hab 2:10"}, {"pk": 4044772, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 20, "verse": 3, "text": "Honor belongs to the person who ends a dispute, \u24d1
but any fool can get himself into a quarrel. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d1 Pr 17:14
\u24d2 Pr 15:18; 18:6; 22:10"}, {"pk": 4044773, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 20, "verse": 4, "text": "The slacker does not plow during planting season; [2]
at harvest time he looks, [3] and there is nothing. \u24d3
", "comment": "[2] Lit plow in winter
[3] Litinquires
\u24d3 Pr 24:27,30-34"}, {"pk": 4044774, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 20, "verse": 5, "text": "Counsel in a person\u2019s heart is deep water; \u24d4
but a person of understanding draws it out.
", "comment": "\u24d4 Pr 18:4"}, {"pk": 4044775, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 20, "verse": 6, "text": "Many a person proclaims his own loyalty,
but who can find a trustworthy person? \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 53:2-3; Pr 28:20; Ec 7:28; Lk 18:8"}, {"pk": 4044776, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 20, "verse": 7, "text": "A righteous person acts with integrity; \u24d6
his children who come after him will be happy. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d6 Pr 2:7,20-21; 10:9; 13:6
\u24d7 Ps 37:26; 112:2"}, {"pk": 4044777, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 20, "verse": 8, "text": "A king sitting on a throne to judge
separates out all evil with his eyes. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Pr 20:26; 25:5; Mt 25:32"}, {"pk": 4044778, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 20, "verse": 9, "text": "Who can say, \u201cI have kept my heart pure;
I am cleansed from my sin\u201d? \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 1Kg 8:46; Jb 15:15-16; Ps 14:2-3; Ec 7:20; Rm 3:9-12; 1Jn 1:8"}, {"pk": 4044779, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 20, "verse": 10, "text": "Differing weights and varying measures [4] \u2009\u2014
both are detestable to the LORD. \u24da
", "comment": "[4] Lit Stone and stone, measure and measure
\u24da Dt 25:14-15; Pr 11:1; 20:23; Mc 6:10-11"}, {"pk": 4044780, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 20, "verse": 11, "text": "Even a young man is known by his actions\u2009\u2014
by whether his behavior is pure and upright. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Pr 21:8; Mt 7:16"}, {"pk": 4044781, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 20, "verse": 12, "text": "The hearing ear and the seeing eye\u2009\u2014
the LORD made them both. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Ex 4:11; Ps 94:9; Pr 22:2; 29:13"}, {"pk": 4044782, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 20, "verse": 13, "text": "Don\u2019t love sleep, or you will become poor;
open your eyes, and you\u2019ll have enough to eat. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Pr 6:10-11; 19:15; 24:33-34"}, {"pk": 4044783, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 20, "verse": 14, "text": "\u201cIt\u2019s worthless, it\u2019s worthless!\u201d the buyer says,
but after he is on his way, he gloats.
"}, {"pk": 4044784, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 20, "verse": 15, "text": "There is gold and a multitude of jewels,
but knowledgeable lips are a rare treasure. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Pr 3:15; 8:11"}, {"pk": 4044785, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 20, "verse": 16, "text": "Take his garment,
for he has put up security for a stranger;
get collateral if it is for foreigners. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Dt 24:12-13; Pr 6:1-5; 11:15; 27:13"}, {"pk": 4044786, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 20, "verse": 17, "text": "Food gained by fraud is sweet to a person, \u24d2
but afterward his mouth is full of gravel.
", "comment": "\u24d2 Pr 9:17"}, {"pk": 4044787, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 20, "verse": 18, "text": "Finalize plans with counsel, \u24d3
and wage war with sound guidance. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d3 Pr 11:14; 15:22
\u24d4 Pr 24:6; Lk 14:31"}, {"pk": 4044788, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 20, "verse": 19, "text": "The one who reveals secrets is a constant gossip; \u24d5
avoid someone with a big mouth. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d5 Lv 19:16; Pr 11:13
\u24d6 Pr 13:3"}, {"pk": 4044789, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 20, "verse": 20, "text": "Whoever curses his father or mother\u2009\u2014\u2009 \u24d7
his lamp will go out in deep darkness. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ex 21:17; Pr 24:20; 30:11
\u24d8 Jb 18:5"}, {"pk": 4044790, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 20, "verse": 21, "text": "An inheritance gained prematurely
will not be blessed ultimately. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Pr 21:5; 23:5; 28:22; Lk 15:11-13"}, {"pk": 4044791, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 20, "verse": 22, "text": "Don\u2019t say, \u201cI will avenge this evil!\u201d \u24da
Wait on the LORD, \u24db and he will rescue you. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24da Pr 24:29; Mt 5:39; Rm 12:17,19; 1Th 5:15; 1Pt 3:9
\u24db Ps 27:14
\u24dc Ps 37:7-9"}, {"pk": 4044792, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 20, "verse": 23, "text": "Differing weights [5] are detestable to the LORD, \u24dd
and dishonest scales \u24d0 are unfair.
", "comment": "\u24dd Pr 20:10; Mc 6:11
[5] Lit A stone and a stone
\u24d0 Pr 11:1"}, {"pk": 4044793, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 20, "verse": 24, "text": "Even a courageous person\u2019s steps are determined by the LORD, \u24d1
so how can anyone understand his own way?
", "comment": "\u24d1 Pr 16:9,33; 19:21"}, {"pk": 4044794, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 20, "verse": 25, "text": "It is a trap for anyone to dedicate something rashly
and later to reconsider his vows. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Nm 30:2; Dt 23:21; Ec 5:4-6"}, {"pk": 4044795, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 20, "verse": 26, "text": "A wise king separates out the wicked \u24d3
and drives the threshing wheel \u24d4 over them.
", "comment": "\u24d3 Pr 20:8
\u24d4 Is 28:27"}, {"pk": 4044796, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 20, "verse": 27, "text": "The LORD\u2019s lamp sheds light on a person\u2019s life, [6]
searching the innermost parts. [7] \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 139:23; Pr 20:30; 1Co 2:11
[6] Lit breath
[7] Lit the chambers of the belly"}, {"pk": 4044797, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 20, "verse": 28, "text": "Loyalty and faithfulness guard a king;
through loyalty he maintains his throne.
"}, {"pk": 4044798, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 20, "verse": 29, "text": "The glory of young men is their strength,
and the splendor of old men is gray hair. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Lv 19:32; Pr 16:31"}, {"pk": 4044799, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 20, "verse": 30, "text": "Lashes and wounds purge away evil, \u24d7
and beatings cleanse the innermost parts. [8]
", "comment": "\u24d7 Is 53:5
[8] Lit beatings the chambers of the belly"}, {"pk": 4044800, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 21, "verse": 1, "text": "A king\u2019s heart is like channeled water in the LORD\u2019s hand:
He directs it wherever he chooses. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ezr 6:22"}, {"pk": 4044801, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 21, "verse": 2, "text": "All a person\u2019s ways seem right to him,
but the LORD weighs hearts. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Pr 12:15; 16:2; 17:3; 24:12; Lk 16:15"}, {"pk": 4044802, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 21, "verse": 3, "text": "Doing what is righteous and just
is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da 1Sm 15:22; Pr 15:8; Hs 6:6; Mc 6:7-8; Mt 9:13"}, {"pk": 4044803, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 21, "verse": 4, "text": "The lamp that guides the wicked\u2009\u2014
haughty eyes and an arrogant heart \u24db \u2009\u2014\u2009is sin.
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 101:5; Pr 6:16-17; 30:13"}, {"pk": 4044804, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 21, "verse": 5, "text": "The plans of the diligent certainly lead to profit,
but anyone who is reckless certainly becomes poor. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Pr 10:4; 14:23; 21:20; 28:22"}, {"pk": 4044805, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 21, "verse": 6, "text": "Making a fortune through a lying tongue
is a vanishing mist, [1] a pursuit of death. [2] [3] \u24dd
", "comment": "[1] Or a breath blown away
[2] Some Hb mss, LXX, Vg read a snare of death
\u24dd Pr 8:36; 13:11; 20:21
[3] Lit is vanity, ones seeking death"}, {"pk": 4044806, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 21, "verse": 7, "text": "The violence of the wicked sweeps them away
because they refuse to act justly.
"}, {"pk": 4044807, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 21, "verse": 8, "text": "A guilty one\u2019s conduct is crooked, \u24d0
but the behavior of the innocent is upright. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d0 Pr 2:15
\u24d1 Pr 20:11"}, {"pk": 4044808, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 21, "verse": 9, "text": "Better to live on the corner of a roof
than to share a house with a nagging wife. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Pr 15:16-17; 17:1; 21:19; 25:24"}, {"pk": 4044809, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 21, "verse": 10, "text": "A wicked person desires evil;
he has no consideration [4] for his neighbor. \u24d3
", "comment": "[4] Orfavor
\u24d3 Pr 14:21"}, {"pk": 4044810, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 21, "verse": 11, "text": "When a mocker is punished,
the inexperienced become wiser;
when one teaches a wise man,
he acquires knowledge. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Pr 19:25"}, {"pk": 4044811, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 21, "verse": 12, "text": "The Righteous One [5] considers the house of the wicked;
he brings the wicked to ruin.
", "comment": "[5] Or righteous one"}, {"pk": 4044812, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 21, "verse": 13, "text": "The one who shuts his ears to the cry of the poor
will himself also call out and not be answered. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Pr 14:31; 17:5; Mt 18:30-34; Jms 2:13; 1Jn 3:17"}, {"pk": 4044813, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 21, "verse": 14, "text": "A secret gift soothes anger,
and a covert bribe, fierce rage. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Pr 17:8; 18:16; 19:6"}, {"pk": 4044814, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 21, "verse": 15, "text": "Justice executed is a joy to the righteous
but a terror to those who practice iniquity. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Pr 10:29; Rm 13:13"}, {"pk": 4044815, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 21, "verse": 16, "text": "The person who strays from the way of prudence
will come to rest in the assembly of the departed spirits. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 49:14; Pr 2:18; 9:18"}, {"pk": 4044816, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 21, "verse": 17, "text": "The one who loves pleasure will become poor;
whoever loves wine and oil will not get rich. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ec 2:1-3,10-11"}, {"pk": 4044817, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 21, "verse": 18, "text": "The wicked are a ransom for the righteous,
and the treacherous, for [6] the upright. \u24da
", "comment": "[6] Or in place of
\u24da Pr 11:8; Is 43:3"}, {"pk": 4044818, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 21, "verse": 19, "text": "Better to live in a wilderness
than with a nagging and hot-tempered wife. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Pr 21:9"}, {"pk": 4044819, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 21, "verse": 20, "text": "Precious treasure and oil are in the dwelling of a wise person,
but a fool consumes them. [7] \u24dc
", "comment": "[7] Lit it
\u24dc Jb 20:15,18; Ps 112:3; Pr 10:4; 28:20; Mt 25:1-13"}, {"pk": 4044820, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 21, "verse": 21, "text": "The one who pursues righteousness and faithful love
will find life, righteousness, and honor. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Pr 3:16; 8:18; 15:9; Mt 5:6; 6:33"}, {"pk": 4044821, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 21, "verse": 22, "text": "A wise person went up against a city of warriors
and brought down its secure fortress. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 2Sm 5:6-9; Pr 14:26; 24:5; Ec 7:19; 9:14-18"}, {"pk": 4044822, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 21, "verse": 23, "text": "The one who guards his mouth and tongue
keeps himself out of trouble. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Pr 12:13; 13:3; Jms 3:2"}, {"pk": 4044823, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 21, "verse": 24, "text": "The arrogant and proud person, named \u201cMocker,\u201d
acts with excessive arrogance. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 1:1; Pr 1:22; 21:11"}, {"pk": 4044824, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 21, "verse": 25, "text": "A slacker\u2019s craving will kill him
because his hands refuse to work. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Pr 10:4; 12:24; 13:4; 19:15,24"}, {"pk": 4044825, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 21, "verse": 26, "text": "He is filled with craving [8] all day long,
but the righteous give and don\u2019t hold back. \u24d4
", "comment": "[8] Lit He craves a craving
\u24d4 Ps 37:26; Pr 11:24-25"}, {"pk": 4044826, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 21, "verse": 27, "text": "The sacrifice of a wicked person is detestable\u2009\u2014
how much more so
when he brings it with ulterior motives! \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Pr 15:8; 28:9; Is 66:3"}, {"pk": 4044827, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 21, "verse": 28, "text": "A lying witness will perish, \u24d6
but the one who listens will speak successfully.
", "comment": "\u24d6 Pr 19:5,9"}, {"pk": 4044828, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 21, "verse": 29, "text": "A wicked person puts on a bold face, \u24d7
but the upright one considers his way.
", "comment": "\u24d7 Pr 7:13"}, {"pk": 4044829, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 21, "verse": 30, "text": "No wisdom, no understanding, and no counsel
will prevail against the LORD. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Is 8:9-10; 1Co 3:19-20"}, {"pk": 4044830, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 21, "verse": 31, "text": "A horse is prepared for the day of battle, \u24d9
but victory comes from the LORD. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Jr 3:23; 1Co 15:57
\u24d9 Ps 20:7; 33:17; 108:10-13; Is 31:1"}, {"pk": 4044831, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 22, "verse": 1, "text": "A good name is to be chosen over great wealth;
favor is better than silver and gold. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Pr 10:7; 8:10; Ec 7:1"}, {"pk": 4044832, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 22, "verse": 2, "text": "Rich and poor have this in common: [1]
the LORD makes them all. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Jb 31:13,15; Pr 29:13
[1] Lit poor meet"}, {"pk": 4044833, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 22, "verse": 3, "text": "A sensible person sees danger and takes cover,
but the inexperienced keep going and are punished. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Pr 14:16; 27:12; Is 26:20"}, {"pk": 4044834, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 22, "verse": 4, "text": "Humility, the fear of the LORD,
results in wealth, honor, and life. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Pr 15:33; 21:21; 29:23"}, {"pk": 4044835, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 22, "verse": 5, "text": "There are thorns and snares on the way of the crooked; \u24d1
the one who guards himself stays far from them.
", "comment": "\u24d1 Pr 7:23; 15:19"}, {"pk": 4044836, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 22, "verse": 6, "text": "Start a youth out on his way; \u24d2
even when he grows old he will not depart from it.
", "comment": "\u24d2 Eph 6:4"}, {"pk": 4044837, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 22, "verse": 7, "text": "The rich rule over the poor, \u24d3
and the borrower is a slave to the lender. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Dt 28:12-13
\u24d3 Pr 18:23; Jms 2:6"}, {"pk": 4044838, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 22, "verse": 8, "text": "The one who sows injustice will reap disaster, \u24d5
and the rod of his fury will be destroyed.
", "comment": "\u24d5 Jb 4:8; Hs 10:13-14"}, {"pk": 4044839, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 22, "verse": 9, "text": "A generous person [2] will be blessed, \u24d6
for he shares his food with the poor. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Lk 14:13-14
\u24d6 Pr 19:17; 2Co 9:6
[2] Lit Good of eye"}, {"pk": 4044840, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 22, "verse": 10, "text": "Drive out a mocker, \u24d8 and conflict goes too;
then quarreling and dishonor will cease. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Pr 26:20
\u24d8 Gn 21:9-10"}, {"pk": 4044841, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 22, "verse": 11, "text": "The one who loves a pure heart
and gracious lips\u2009\u2014\u2009the king is his friend. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Pr 16:13"}, {"pk": 4044842, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 22, "verse": 12, "text": "The LORD\u2019s eyes keep watch over knowledge,
but he overthrows the words of the treacherous.
"}, {"pk": 4044843, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 22, "verse": 13, "text": "The slacker says, \u201cThere\u2019s a lion outside!
I\u2019ll be killed in the public square!\u201d \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Pr 26:13"}, {"pk": 4044844, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 22, "verse": 14, "text": "The mouth of the forbidden woman is a deep pit;
a man cursed by the LORD will fall into it. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Pr 2:16-19; 7:5,21,27; 23:27-28; Ec 7:26"}, {"pk": 4044845, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 22, "verse": 15, "text": "Foolishness is bound to the heart of a youth;
a rod of discipline will separate it from him. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Pr 13:24; 23:13-14; 29:15"}, {"pk": 4044846, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 22, "verse": 16, "text": "Oppressing the poor to enrich oneself,
and giving to the rich\u2009\u2014\u2009both lead only to poverty. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Pr 11:24; 22:7; 28:27"}, {"pk": 4044847, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 22, "verse": 17, "text": "Listen closely, [3] pay attention to the words of the wise, \u24d1
and apply your mind to my knowledge.
", "comment": "[3] Lit Stretch out your ear
\u24d1 Pr 5:1"}, {"pk": 4044848, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 22, "verse": 18, "text": "For it is pleasing if you keep them within you
and if they are [4] constantly on your lips.
", "comment": "[4] Or you; let them be, or you, so that they are"}, {"pk": 4044849, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 22, "verse": 19, "text": "I have instructed you today\u2009\u2014\u2009even you\u2009\u2014
so that your confidence may be in the LORD.
"}, {"pk": 4044850, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 22, "verse": 20, "text": "Haven\u2019t I written for you thirty sayings [5]
about counsel and knowledge,
", "comment": "[5] Text emended; one Hb tradition reads you previously; alt Hb tradition reads you excellent things; LXX, Syr, Vg read you three times"}, {"pk": 4044851, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 22, "verse": 21, "text": "in order to teach you true and reliable words,
so that you may give a dependable report [6] \u24d2
to those who sent you? \u24d3
", "comment": "[6] Lit give dependable words
\u24d2 Lk 1:3-4
\u24d3 Pr 10:26; 25:13"}, {"pk": 4044852, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 22, "verse": 22, "text": "Don\u2019t rob a poor person because he is poor,
and don\u2019t crush the oppressed \u24d4 at the city gate, \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ex 23:6; Jb 31:16; Zch 7:10; Mal 3:5
\u24d5 Ru 4:11; Pr 24:7; Zch 8:16"}, {"pk": 4044853, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 22, "verse": 23, "text": "for the LORD will champion their cause \u24d6
and will plunder those who plunder them.
", "comment": "\u24d6 1Sm 25:39; Ps 12:5; 35:10; 68:5; 140:12; Pr 23:10-11; Is 3:13-15"}, {"pk": 4044854, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 22, "verse": 24, "text": "Don\u2019t make friends with an angry person, [7]
and don\u2019t be a companion of a hot-tempered one, \u24d7
", "comment": "[7] Lit with a master of anger
\u24d7 Pr 15:18; 19:19"}, {"pk": 4044855, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 22, "verse": 25, "text": "or you will learn his ways \u24d8
and entangle yourself in a snare.
", "comment": "\u24d8 1Co 15:33"}, {"pk": 4044856, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 22, "verse": 26, "text": "Don\u2019t be one of those who enter agreements, [8]
who put up security for loans. \u24d9
", "comment": "[8] Lit Don\u2019t be among hand slappers
\u24d9 Pr 6:1-5; 11:15; 17:18"}, {"pk": 4044857, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 22, "verse": 27, "text": "If you have nothing with which to pay,
even your bed will be taken from under you. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Ex 22:26; Pr 20:16"}, {"pk": 4044858, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 22, "verse": 28, "text": "Don\u2019t move an ancient boundary marker
that your fathers set up. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Dt 19:14; 27:17; Jb 24:2; Pr 23:10; Hs 5:10"}, {"pk": 4044859, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 22, "verse": 29, "text": "Do you see a person skilled in his work?
He will stand in the presence of kings.
He will not stand in the presence of the unknown. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Gn 41:46; 1Kg 10:8; Pr 14:35"}, {"pk": 4044860, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 23, "verse": 1, "text": "When you sit down to dine with a ruler,
consider carefully what [1] is before you,
", "comment": "[1] Or who"}, {"pk": 4044861, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 23, "verse": 2, "text": "and put a knife to your throat
if you have a big [2] appetite;
", "comment": "[2] Lit you are the master of an"}, {"pk": 4044862, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 23, "verse": 3, "text": "don\u2019t desire his choice food, \u24dd
for that food is deceptive.
", "comment": "\u24dd Gn 27:4; Pr 23:6; Dn 1:8"}, {"pk": 4044863, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 23, "verse": 4, "text": "Don\u2019t wear yourself out to get rich; \u24d0
because you know better, stop!
", "comment": "\u24d0 Pr 15:27; 28:20; Mt 6:19; 1Tm 6:9-10; Heb 13:5"}, {"pk": 4044864, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 23, "verse": 5, "text": "As soon as your eyes fly to it, it disappears, \u24d1
for it makes wings for itself
and flies like an eagle to the sky.
", "comment": "\u24d1 Pr 27:24"}, {"pk": 4044865, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 23, "verse": 6, "text": "Don\u2019t eat a stingy person\u2019s bread, [3] \u24d2
and don\u2019t desire his choice food, \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d2 Dt 15:9; Pr 28:22; Mt 6:23
[3] Lit eat bread of an evil eye
\u24d3 Pr 23:3"}, {"pk": 4044866, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 23, "verse": 7, "text": "for it\u2019s like someone calculating inwardly. [4] \u24d4
\u201cEat and drink,\u201d he says to you,
but his heart is not with you. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d4 Mt 6:21; Lk 12:34
[4] LXX reads it is like someone swallowing a hair in the throat
\u24d5 Pr 26:24-25"}, {"pk": 4044867, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 23, "verse": 8, "text": "You will vomit the little you\u2019ve eaten
and waste your pleasant words.
"}, {"pk": 4044868, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 23, "verse": 9, "text": "Don\u2019t speak to [5] a fool,
for he will despise the insight of your words. \u24d6
", "comment": "[5] Lit in the ears of
\u24d6 Mt 7:6"}, {"pk": 4044869, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 23, "verse": 10, "text": "Don\u2019t move an ancient boundary marker, \u24d7
and don\u2019t encroach on the fields of the fatherless,
", "comment": "\u24d7 Pr 22:28"}, {"pk": 4044870, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 23, "verse": 11, "text": "for their Redeemer is strong, \u24d8
and he will champion their cause against you. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d8 Jr 50:34
\u24d9 Pr 22:22-23"}, {"pk": 4044871, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 23, "verse": 12, "text": "Apply yourself to discipline
and listen to words of knowledge.
"}, {"pk": 4044872, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 23, "verse": 13, "text": "Don\u2019t withhold discipline from a youth;
if you punish him with a rod, he will not die. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Pr 13:24; 19:18; 22:15"}, {"pk": 4044873, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 23, "verse": 14, "text": "Punish him with a rod,
and you will rescue his life from Sheol. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db 1Co 5:5"}, {"pk": 4044874, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 23, "verse": 15, "text": "My son, if your heart is wise,
my heart will indeed rejoice. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Pr 10:1; 15:20; 23:24-25; 29:3"}, {"pk": 4044875, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 23, "verse": 16, "text": "My innermost being will celebrate
when your lips say what is right. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Pr 8:6"}, {"pk": 4044876, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 23, "verse": 17, "text": "Don\u2019t let your heart envy sinners; \u24d0
instead, always fear the LORD. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 37:1; Pr 24:1,19
\u24d1 Pr 28:14"}, {"pk": 4044877, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 23, "verse": 18, "text": "For then you will have a future,
and your hope will not be dashed. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 9:18; Pr 10:28; 24:14; Jr 29:11"}, {"pk": 4044878, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 23, "verse": 19, "text": "Listen, my son, and be wise;
keep your mind on the right course.
"}, {"pk": 4044879, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 23, "verse": 20, "text": "Don\u2019t associate with those who drink too much wine \u24d3
or with those who gorge themselves on meat. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d3 Pr 20:1; 23:29-30; Is 5:22; Mt 24:49; Lk 21:34; Rm 13:13; Eph 5:18
\u24d4 Pr 28:7"}, {"pk": 4044880, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 23, "verse": 21, "text": "For the drunkard and the glutton will become poor,
and grogginess will clothe them in rags. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Pr 6:10-11"}, {"pk": 4044881, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 23, "verse": 22, "text": "Listen to your father who gave you life,
and don\u2019t despise your mother when [6] she is old. \u24d6
", "comment": "[6] Or because
\u24d6 Pr 1:8; 15:20; Eph 6:1"}, {"pk": 4044882, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 23, "verse": 23, "text": "Buy\u2009\u2014\u2009and do not sell\u2009\u2014\u2009truth,
wisdom, instruction, and understanding. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Pr 4:5,7; 16:16; 18:15; Mt 13:44"}, {"pk": 4044883, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 23, "verse": 24, "text": "The father of a righteous son will rejoice greatly,
and one who fathers a wise son will delight in him. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Pr 10:1; 23:15; 29:3"}, {"pk": 4044884, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 23, "verse": 25, "text": "Let your father and mother have joy, \u24d9
and let her who gave birth to you rejoice.
", "comment": "\u24d9 Pr 27:11"}, {"pk": 4044885, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 23, "verse": 26, "text": "My son, give me your heart,
and let your eyes observe my ways.
"}, {"pk": 4044886, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 23, "verse": 27, "text": "For a prostitute is a deep pit, \u24da
and a wayward woman is a narrow well;
", "comment": "\u24da Pr 22:14"}, {"pk": 4044887, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 23, "verse": 28, "text": "indeed, she sets an ambush like a robber \u24db
and increases the number of unfaithful people.
", "comment": "\u24db Pr 6:26; 7:12,22-23; Ec 7:26"}, {"pk": 4044888, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 23, "verse": 29, "text": "Who has woe? Who has sorrow?
Who has conflicts? Who has complaints?
Who has wounds for no reason? \u24dc
Who has red eyes?
", "comment": "\u24dc Pr 23:35"}, {"pk": 4044889, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 23, "verse": 30, "text": "Those who linger over wine;
those who go looking for mixed wine. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Is 5:11,22"}, {"pk": 4044890, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 23, "verse": 31, "text": "Don\u2019t gaze at wine because it is red, \u24d0
because it gleams in the cup
and goes down smoothly. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d0 Eph 5:18
\u24d1 Sg 7:9"}, {"pk": 4044891, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 23, "verse": 32, "text": "In the end it bites like a snake
and stings like a viper.
"}, {"pk": 4044892, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 23, "verse": 33, "text": "Your eyes will see strange things,
and you will say absurd things. [7] \u24d2
", "comment": "[7] Or will speak perversities, or inverted things
\u24d2 Is 28:7"}, {"pk": 4044893, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 23, "verse": 34, "text": "You\u2019ll be like someone sleeping out at sea
or lying down on the top of a ship\u2019s mast.
"}, {"pk": 4044894, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 23, "verse": 35, "text": "\u201cThey struck me, but [8] I feel no pain!
They beat me, but I didn\u2019t know it! \u24d3
When will I wake up?
I\u2019ll look for another drink.\u201d \u24d4
", "comment": "[8] LXX, Syr, Tg, Vg read me,\u201d you will say, \u201cbut
\u24d3 Pr 23:29; Jr 5:3
\u24d4 Is 56:12"}, {"pk": 4044895, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 24, "verse": 1, "text": "Don\u2019t envy the evil \u24d5
or desire to be with them, \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 37:1; Pr 23:17; 24:19
\u24d6 Ps 1:1; Pr 1:15"}, {"pk": 4044896, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 24, "verse": 2, "text": "for their hearts plan violence,
and their words stir up trouble. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 10:7"}, {"pk": 4044897, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 24, "verse": 3, "text": "A house is built by wisdom, \u24d8
and it is established by understanding;
", "comment": "\u24d8 Pr 14:1"}, {"pk": 4044898, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 24, "verse": 4, "text": "by knowledge the rooms are filled
with every precious and beautiful treasure.
"}, {"pk": 4044899, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 24, "verse": 5, "text": "A wise warrior is better than a strong one, [1]
and a man of knowledge than one of strength; [2] \u24d9
", "comment": "[2] LXX, Syr, Tg; MT reads knowledge exerts strength
[1] LXX, Syr; MT reads one is in strength
\u24d9 Pr 21:22"}, {"pk": 4044900, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 24, "verse": 6, "text": "for you should wage war with sound guidance\u2009\u2014
victory comes with many counselors. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Pr 11:14; 15:22; 20:18"}, {"pk": 4044901, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 24, "verse": 7, "text": "Wisdom is inaccessible to [3] a fool; \u24db
he does not open his mouth at the city gate. \u24dc
", "comment": "[3] Lit is too high for
\u24db Pr 14:6; 17:16,24
\u24dc Jb 5:4; Ps 127:5"}, {"pk": 4044902, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 24, "verse": 8, "text": "The one who plots evil \u24dd
will be called a schemer.
", "comment": "\u24dd Rm 1:30"}, {"pk": 4044903, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 24, "verse": 9, "text": "A foolish scheme is sin,
and a mocker is detestable to people.
"}, {"pk": 4044904, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 24, "verse": 10, "text": "If you do nothing in a difficult time,
your strength is limited.
"}, {"pk": 4044905, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 24, "verse": 11, "text": "Rescue those being taken off to death,
and save those stumbling toward slaughter. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 82:4; Is 58:6-7"}, {"pk": 4044906, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 24, "verse": 12, "text": "If you say, \u201cBut we didn\u2019t know about this,\u201d
won\u2019t he who weighs hearts \u24d1 consider it?
Won\u2019t he who protects your life \u24d2 know?
Won\u2019t he repay a person according to his work? \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 121:3-8
\u24d1 1Sm 16:7; Ps 44:21; Pr 21:2
\u24d3 Jb 34:11; Ps 62:12"}, {"pk": 4044907, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 24, "verse": 13, "text": "Eat honey, \u24d4 my son, for it is good,
and the honeycomb is sweet to your palate; \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d4 Pr 25:16
\u24d5 Sg 5:1"}, {"pk": 4044908, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 24, "verse": 14, "text": "realize that wisdom is the same for you. \u24d6
If you find it, you will have a future,
and your hope will never fade. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Pr 10:28; 23:18; Jr 29:11
\u24d6 Ps 19:10; 119:103"}, {"pk": 4044909, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 24, "verse": 15, "text": "Don\u2019t set an ambush, you wicked one,
at the camp of the righteous man; \u24d8
don\u2019t destroy his dwelling.
", "comment": "\u24d8 Pr 10:9-10"}, {"pk": 4044910, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 24, "verse": 16, "text": "Though a righteous person falls seven times,
he will get up, \u24d9
but the wicked will stumble into ruin. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24d9 Jb 5:19; Ps 37:24
\u24da Pr 14:32; 29:16"}, {"pk": 4044911, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 24, "verse": 17, "text": "Don\u2019t gloat when your enemy falls,
and don\u2019t let your heart rejoice when he stumbles, \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 35:15,19; Pr 17:5; Ob 12; Mc 7:8"}, {"pk": 4044912, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 24, "verse": 18, "text": "or the LORD will see, be displeased,
and turn his wrath away from him.
"}, {"pk": 4044913, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 24, "verse": 19, "text": "Don\u2019t be agitated by evildoers,
and don\u2019t envy the wicked. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 37:1; Pr 23:17; 24:1"}, {"pk": 4044914, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 24, "verse": 20, "text": "For the evil have no future; \u24dd
the lamp of the wicked will be put out. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 37:38; Pr 14:11; 16:25
\u24d0 Jb 18:5; 21:17; Pr 13:9; 20:20"}, {"pk": 4044915, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 24, "verse": 21, "text": "My son, fear the LORD, as well as the king, \u24d1
and don\u2019t associate with rebels, [4]
", "comment": "\u24d1 Mt 22:21; Rm 13:1-7; 1Pt 2:13-14,17
[4] Or those given to change"}, {"pk": 4044916, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 24, "verse": 22, "text": "for destruction will come suddenly from them;
who knows what distress these two can bring?
"}, {"pk": 4044917, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 24, "verse": 23, "text": "These sayings also belong to the wise: \u24d2
It is not good to show partiality in judgment. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d2 Pr 1:6; 22:17
\u24d3 Dt 1:17; 16:19; Pr 18:5; 28:21"}, {"pk": 4044918, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 24, "verse": 24, "text": "Whoever says to the guilty, \u201cYou are innocent\u201d \u24d4 \u2009\u2014
peoples will curse him, \u24d5 and nations will denounce him;
", "comment": "\u24d5 Pr 11:26
\u24d4 Pr 17:15"}, {"pk": 4044919, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 24, "verse": 25, "text": "but it will go well with those who convict the guilty,
and a generous blessing will come to them.
"}, {"pk": 4044920, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 24, "verse": 26, "text": "He who gives an honest answer
gives a kiss on the lips.
"}, {"pk": 4044921, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 24, "verse": 27, "text": "Complete your outdoor work, and prepare your field; \u24d6
afterward, build your house.
", "comment": "\u24d6 Pr 20:4"}, {"pk": 4044922, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 24, "verse": 28, "text": "Don\u2019t testify against your neighbor without cause. \u24d7
Don\u2019t deceive with your lips.
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ex 20:16; Pr 25:18"}, {"pk": 4044923, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 24, "verse": 29, "text": "Don\u2019t say, \u201cI\u2019ll do to him what he did to me;
I\u2019ll repay the man for what he has done.\u201d \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Dt 32:35; Pr 20:22; Mt 5:39; Rm 12:17,19"}, {"pk": 4044924, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 24, "verse": 30, "text": "I went by the field of a slacker
and by the vineyard of one lacking sense.
"}, {"pk": 4044925, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 24, "verse": 31, "text": "Thistles had come up everywhere,
weeds covered the ground, \u24d9
and the stone wall was ruined.
", "comment": "\u24d9 Gn 3:18; Pr 20:4"}, {"pk": 4044926, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 24, "verse": 32, "text": "I saw, and took it to heart;
I looked, and received instruction:
"}, {"pk": 4044927, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 24, "verse": 33, "text": "a little sleep, a little slumber,
a little folding of the arms to rest,
"}, {"pk": 4044928, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 24, "verse": 34, "text": "and your poverty will come like a robber,
and your need, like a bandit. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Pr 6:10-11; 20:13"}, {"pk": 4044929, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 25, "verse": 1, "text": "These too are proverbs of Solomon, \u24db
which the men of King Hezekiah \u24dc of Judah, copied.
", "comment": "\u24dc 2Kg 18\u201420
\u24db Pr 1:1"}, {"pk": 4044930, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 25, "verse": 2, "text": "It is the glory of God to conceal a matter \u24dd
and the glory of kings to investigate a matter.
", "comment": "\u24dd Dt 29:29; Rm 11:33"}, {"pk": 4044931, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 25, "verse": 3, "text": "As the heavens are high and the earth is deep,
so the hearts of kings cannot be investigated.
"}, {"pk": 4044932, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 25, "verse": 4, "text": "Remove impurities from silver, \u24d0
and material will be produced [1] for a silversmith. [2] \u24d1
", "comment": "[2] Or and a vessel will be produced by a silversmith
\u24d0 Ezk 22:18; Mal 3:2-3
[1] Lit will come out; Ex 32:24
\u24d1 2Tm 2:21"}, {"pk": 4044933, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 25, "verse": 5, "text": "Remove the wicked from the king\u2019s presence, \u24d2
and his throne will be established in righteousness. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d2 Pr 20:8,26
\u24d3 Pr 16:12"}, {"pk": 4044934, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 25, "verse": 6, "text": "Don\u2019t boast about yourself before the king,
and don\u2019t stand in the place of the great;
"}, {"pk": 4044935, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 25, "verse": 7, "text": "for it is better for him to say to you, \u201cCome up here!\u201d
than to demote you in plain view of a noble. [3] \u24d4
", "comment": "[3] Lit you before a noble whom your eyes see
\u24d4 Lk 14:7-11"}, {"pk": 4044936, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 25, "verse": 8, "text": "Don\u2019t take a matter to court hastily. \u24d5
Otherwise, what will you do afterward
if your opponent [4] humiliates you?
", "comment": "\u24d5 Pr 17:14; Mt 5:25; 1Co 6:7
[4] Or neighbor, also in v. 9"}, {"pk": 4044937, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 25, "verse": 9, "text": "Make your case with your opponent
without revealing another\u2019s secret; \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Pr 17:9; Mt 18:15"}, {"pk": 4044938, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 25, "verse": 10, "text": "otherwise, the one who hears will disgrace you,
and you\u2019ll never live it down. [5]
", "comment": "[5] Lit and your evil report will not turn back"}, {"pk": 4044939, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 25, "verse": 11, "text": "A word spoken at the right time
is like gold apples in silver settings. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Pr 8:10; 15:23; 16:16"}, {"pk": 4044940, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 25, "verse": 12, "text": "A wise correction to a receptive ear \u24d8
is like a gold ring or an ornament of gold.
", "comment": "\u24d8 Pr 15:31"}, {"pk": 4044941, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 25, "verse": 13, "text": "To those who send him, a trustworthy envoy
is like the coolness of snow on a harvest day;
he refreshes the life of his masters. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Pr 13:17; 16:24; 25:25"}, {"pk": 4044942, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 25, "verse": 14, "text": "The one who boasts about a gift that does not exist
is like clouds and wind without rain. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Jd 12"}, {"pk": 4044943, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 25, "verse": 15, "text": "A ruler can be persuaded through patience,
and a gentle tongue can break a bone. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Pr 15:1; 16:14,32; Ec 10:4"}, {"pk": 4044944, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 25, "verse": 16, "text": "If you find honey, \u24dc eat only what you need;
otherwise, you\u2019ll get sick from it and vomit. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dc Jdg 14:8; 1Sm 14:25
\u24dd Pr 25:27"}, {"pk": 4044945, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 25, "verse": 17, "text": "Seldom set foot in your neighbor\u2019s house;
otherwise, he\u2019ll get sick of you and hate you.
"}, {"pk": 4044946, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 25, "verse": 18, "text": "A person giving false testimony against his neighbor \u24d0
is like a club, a sword, or a sharp arrow. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 57:4; Pr 12:18
\u24d0 Ex 20:16; Pr 24:28"}, {"pk": 4044947, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 25, "verse": 19, "text": "Trusting an unreliable person in a difficult time
is like a rotten tooth or a faltering foot. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 2Kg 18:21"}, {"pk": 4044948, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 25, "verse": 20, "text": "Singing songs to a troubled heart
is like taking off clothing on a cold day
or like pouring vinegar on soda. [6] \u24d3
", "comment": "[6] Lit natron, or sodium carbonate
\u24d3 Rm 12:15"}, {"pk": 4044949, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 25, "verse": 21, "text": "If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat,
and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink; \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ex 23:4-5; 2Kg 6:22; 2Ch 28:15; Mt 5:44; Rm 12:20"}, {"pk": 4044950, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 25, "verse": 22, "text": "for you will heap burning coals on his head,
and the LORD will reward you. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Mt 6:4"}, {"pk": 4044951, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 25, "verse": 23, "text": "The north wind produces rain,
and a backbiting tongue, angry looks.
"}, {"pk": 4044952, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 25, "verse": 24, "text": "Better to live on the corner of a roof
than to share a house with a nagging wife. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Pr 15:17; 17:1; 21:9,19"}, {"pk": 4044953, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 25, "verse": 25, "text": "Good news from a distant land
is like cold water to a parched throat. [7] \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Pr 15:30
[7] Or a weary person"}, {"pk": 4044954, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 25, "verse": 26, "text": "A righteous person who yields to the wicked \u24d8
is like a muddied spring or a polluted well. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ezk 32:2; 34:18-19
\u24d8 Dt 13:6-8; Gl 2:4-5"}, {"pk": 4044955, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 25, "verse": 27, "text": "It is not good to eat too much honey \u24da
or to seek glory after glory. [8] \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Pr 27:2
\u24da Pr 25:16
[8] Lit seek their glory, glory"}, {"pk": 4044956, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 25, "verse": 28, "text": "A person who does not control his temper \u24dc
is like a city whose wall is broken down. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Neh 1:3
\u24dc Pr 16:32; 29:11"}, {"pk": 4044957, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 26, "verse": 1, "text": "Like snow in summer and rain at harvest, \u24d0
honor is inappropriate for a fool. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Pr 17:7; 19:10
\u24d0 1Sm 12:17"}, {"pk": 4044958, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 26, "verse": 2, "text": "Like a flitting sparrow or a fluttering swallow, \u24d2
an undeserved curse goes nowhere. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d2 Pr 27:8
\u24d3 Nm 23:8; Dt 23:5; 2Sm 16:12"}, {"pk": 4044959, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 26, "verse": 3, "text": "A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey, \u24d4
and a rod for the backs of fools. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 32:9
\u24d5 Pr 10:13; 19:29"}, {"pk": 4044960, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 26, "verse": 4, "text": "Don\u2019t answer a fool according to his foolishness \u24d6
or you\u2019ll be like him yourself.
", "comment": "\u24d6 Pr 23:9; 29:9; Mt 7:6; Lk 23:9"}, {"pk": 4044961, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 26, "verse": 5, "text": "Answer a fool according to his foolishness \u24d7
or he\u2019ll become wise in his own eyes. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Pr 26:12; 28:11; Rm 12:16
\u24d7 Mt 16:1-4; 21:24-27"}, {"pk": 4044962, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 26, "verse": 6, "text": "The one who sends a message by a fool\u2019s hand \u24d9
cuts off his own feet and drinks violence. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Pr 13:2
\u24d9 Pr 10:26; 25:13"}, {"pk": 4044963, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 26, "verse": 7, "text": "A proverb in the mouth of a fool
is like lame legs that hang limp.
"}, {"pk": 4044964, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 26, "verse": 8, "text": "Giving honor to a fool
is like binding a stone in a sling.
"}, {"pk": 4044965, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 26, "verse": 9, "text": "A proverb in the mouth of a fool
is like a stick with thorns,
brandished by [1] the hand of a drunkard.
", "comment": "[1] Lit thorn that goes up into"}, {"pk": 4044966, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 26, "verse": 10, "text": "The one who hires a fool or who hires those passing by
is like an archer who wounds everyone.
"}, {"pk": 4044967, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 26, "verse": 11, "text": "As a dog returns to its vomit,
so also a fool repeats his foolishness. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db 2Pt 2:22"}, {"pk": 4044968, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 26, "verse": 12, "text": "Do you see a person who is wise in his own eyes? \u24dc
There is more hope for a fool than for him. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Pr 29:20
\u24dc Pr 3:7; 26:5; Rm 12:16"}, {"pk": 4044969, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 26, "verse": 13, "text": "The slacker says, \u201cThere\u2019s a lion in the road\u2009\u2014
a lion in the public square!\u201d \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Pr 22:13"}, {"pk": 4044970, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 26, "verse": 14, "text": "A door turns on its hinges,
and a slacker, on his bed. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Pr 6:9-10; 19:15"}, {"pk": 4044971, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 26, "verse": 15, "text": "The slacker buries his hand in the bowl;
he is too weary to bring it to his mouth! \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Pr 12:27; 19:24"}, {"pk": 4044972, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 26, "verse": 16, "text": "In his own eyes, a slacker is wiser \u24d3
than seven who can answer sensibly.
", "comment": "\u24d3 Pr 26:5,12; 28:11"}, {"pk": 4044973, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 26, "verse": 17, "text": "A person who is passing by and meddles in a quarrel that\u2019s not his
is like one who grabs a dog by the ears.
"}, {"pk": 4044974, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 26, "verse": 18, "text": "Like a madman who throws flaming darts and deadly arrows, \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Is 50:11"}, {"pk": 4044975, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 26, "verse": 19, "text": "so is the person who deceives his neighbor
and says, \u201cI was only joking!\u201d
"}, {"pk": 4044976, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 26, "verse": 20, "text": "Without wood, fire goes out;
without a gossip, conflict dies down. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Pr 16:28; 22:10"}, {"pk": 4044977, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 26, "verse": 21, "text": "As charcoal for embers and wood for fire,
so is a quarrelsome person for kindling strife. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Pr 15:18"}, {"pk": 4044978, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 26, "verse": 22, "text": "A gossip\u2019s words are like choice food
that goes down to one\u2019s innermost being. [2] \u24d7
", "comment": "[2] Lit to the chambers of the belly
\u24d7 Pr 18:8"}, {"pk": 4044979, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 26, "verse": 23, "text": "Smooth [3] lips with an evil heart
are like glaze on an earthen vessel. \u24d8
", "comment": "[3] LXX; MT reads Burning
\u24d8 Mt 23:27; Lk 11:39"}, {"pk": 4044980, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 26, "verse": 24, "text": "A hateful person disguises himself with his speech
and harbors deceit within.
"}, {"pk": 4044981, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 26, "verse": 25, "text": "When he speaks graciously, don\u2019t believe him,
for there are seven detestable things in his heart. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 28:3"}, {"pk": 4044982, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 26, "verse": 26, "text": "Though his hatred is concealed by deception,
his evil will be revealed in the assembly.
"}, {"pk": 4044983, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 26, "verse": 27, "text": "The one who digs a pit will fall into it,
and whoever rolls a stone\u2009\u2014
it will come back on him. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Est 7:10; Jb 4:8; Pr 28:10; Dn 6:24; Mt 26:52"}, {"pk": 4044984, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 26, "verse": 28, "text": "A lying tongue hates those it crushes,
and a flattering mouth causes ruin.
"}, {"pk": 4044985, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 27, "verse": 1, "text": "Don\u2019t boast about tomorrow,
for you don\u2019t know what a day might bring. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Lk 12:19-20; Jms 4:13-14"}, {"pk": 4044986, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 27, "verse": 2, "text": "Let another praise you, and not your own mouth\u2009\u2014
a stranger, and not your own lips. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Pr 25:27; 2Co 10:12,18; 12:11"}, {"pk": 4044987, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 27, "verse": 3, "text": "A stone is heavy and sand, a burden,
but aggravation from a fool outweighs them both.
"}, {"pk": 4044988, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 27, "verse": 4, "text": "Fury is cruel, and anger a flood,
but who can withstand jealousy? \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Pr 6:34"}, {"pk": 4044989, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 27, "verse": 5, "text": "Better an open reprimand
than concealed love. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Pr 28:23"}, {"pk": 4044990, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 27, "verse": 6, "text": "The wounds of a friend are trustworthy, \u24d1
but the kisses of an enemy are excessive. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 141:5
\u24d2 Lk 22:48"}, {"pk": 4044991, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 27, "verse": 7, "text": "A person who is full tramples on a honeycomb, \u24d3
but to a hungry person, any bitter thing is sweet.
", "comment": "\u24d3 Pr 25:16"}, {"pk": 4044992, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 27, "verse": 8, "text": "Anyone wandering from his home
is like a bird wandering from its nest. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Pr 26:2"}, {"pk": 4044993, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 27, "verse": 9, "text": "Oil \u24d5 and incense bring joy to the heart,
and the sweetness of a friend is better than self-counsel. [1]
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 23:5
[1] LXX reads heart, but the soul is torn up by affliction"}, {"pk": 4044994, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 27, "verse": 10, "text": "Don\u2019t abandon your friend or your father\u2019s friend, \u24d6
and don\u2019t go to your brother\u2019s house
in your time of calamity;
better a neighbor nearby than a brother far away. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d6 2Sm 10:2
\u24d7 Pr 17:17"}, {"pk": 4044995, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 27, "verse": 11, "text": "Be wise, my son, and bring my heart joy, \u24d8
so that I can answer anyone who taunts me. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d8 Pr 10:1; 23:24-25; 29:3
\u24d9 Ps 119:42; 127:5"}, {"pk": 4044996, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 27, "verse": 12, "text": "A sensible person sees danger and takes cover;
the inexperienced keep going and are punished. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Pr 22:3"}, {"pk": 4044997, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 27, "verse": 13, "text": "Take his garment,
for he has put up security for a stranger;
get collateral if it is for foreigners. [2] \u24db
", "comment": "[2] Lit a foreign woman
\u24db Pr 6:1-5; 11:15; 20:16"}, {"pk": 4044998, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 27, "verse": 14, "text": "If one blesses his neighbor
with a loud voice early in the morning,
it will be counted as a curse to him.
"}, {"pk": 4044999, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 27, "verse": 15, "text": "An endless dripping on a rainy day
and a nagging wife are alike; \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Pr 19:13"}, {"pk": 4045000, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 27, "verse": 16, "text": "the one who controls her controls the wind
and grasps oil with his right hand.
"}, {"pk": 4045001, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 27, "verse": 17, "text": "Iron sharpens iron,
and one person sharpens another. [3]
", "comment": "[3] Lit and a man sharpens his friend\u2019s face"}, {"pk": 4045002, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 27, "verse": 18, "text": "Whoever tends a fig tree \u24dd will eat its fruit, \u24d0
and whoever looks after his master will be honored.
", "comment": "\u24dd Am 7:14
\u24d0 Sg 8:12; 1Co 3:8; 9:7; 2Tm 2:6"}, {"pk": 4045003, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 27, "verse": 19, "text": "As water reflects the face,
so the heart reflects the person.
"}, {"pk": 4045004, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 27, "verse": 20, "text": "Sheol and Abaddon \u24d1 are never satisfied, \u24d2
and people\u2019s eyes are never satisfied. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d1 Jb 26:6; Pr 15:11
\u24d2 Pr 30:15-16; Hab 2:5
\u24d3 Ec 1:8; 4:8"}, {"pk": 4045005, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 27, "verse": 21, "text": "A crucible refines silver, a smelter refines gold,
and a person refines his praise. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Pr 16:2; 17:3"}, {"pk": 4045006, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 27, "verse": 22, "text": "Though you grind a fool
in a mortar with a pestle along with grain,
you will not separate his foolishness from him. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Pr 23:35; 26:11; Jr 5:3"}, {"pk": 4045007, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 27, "verse": 23, "text": "Know well the condition of your flock, \u24d6
and pay attention to your herds,
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ezk 34:12; Jn 10:3,14; Ac 20:28"}, {"pk": 4045008, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 27, "verse": 24, "text": "for wealth is not forever; \u24d7
not even a crown lasts for all time.
", "comment": "\u24d7 Lk 16:9"}, {"pk": 4045009, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 27, "verse": 25, "text": "When hay is removed and new growth appears
and the grain from the hills is gathered in,
"}, {"pk": 4045010, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 27, "verse": 26, "text": "lambs will provide your clothing,
and goats, the price of a field;
"}, {"pk": 4045011, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 27, "verse": 27, "text": "there will be enough goat\u2019s milk for your food\u2009\u2014
food for your household
and nourishment for your female servants. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Pr 31:15"}, {"pk": 4045012, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 28, "verse": 1, "text": "The wicked flee when no one is pursuing them, \u24d9
but the righteous are as bold as a lion. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24d9 Lv 26:17; Ps 53:5
\u24da Eph 6:19-20"}, {"pk": 4045013, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 28, "verse": 2, "text": "When a land is in rebellion, it has many rulers, \u24db
but with a discerning and knowledgeable person, it endures.
", "comment": "\u24db 1Kg 16:8-28; 2Kg 15:8-15"}, {"pk": 4045014, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 28, "verse": 3, "text": "A destitute leader [1] who oppresses the poor
is like a driving rain that leaves no food. \u24dc
", "comment": "[1] LXX reads A wicked man
\u24dc Ex 9:25"}, {"pk": 4045015, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 28, "verse": 4, "text": "Those who reject the law praise the wicked, \u24dd
but those who keep the law pit themselves against them. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24dd Rm 1:32
\u24d0 1Kg 18:18; Neh 13:11,15; Mt 3:7; 14:4; Eph 5:11"}, {"pk": 4045016, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 28, "verse": 5, "text": "The evil do not understand justice, \u24d1
but those who seek the LORD understand everything. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 92:6
\u24d2 Ps 119:100; Jn 7:17; 1Co 2:15; Jms 1:5; 1Jn 2:20,27"}, {"pk": 4045017, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 28, "verse": 6, "text": "Better the poor person who lives with integrity \u24d3
than the rich one who distorts right and wrong. [2] \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d3 Pr 19:1; 20:7
[2] Lit who twists two ways
\u24d4 Pr 16:8,19; 19:22; Is 5:20"}, {"pk": 4045018, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 28, "verse": 7, "text": "A discerning son keeps the law,
but a companion of gluttons humiliates his father. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Dt 21:20; Pr 17:25; 23:20; 29:3"}, {"pk": 4045019, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 28, "verse": 8, "text": "Whoever increases his wealth through excessive interest \u24d6
collects it for one who is kind to the poor. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ex 22:25; Lv 25:36
\u24d7 Jb 27:17; Pr 13:22; Ec 2:26; Ezk 18:13,17"}, {"pk": 4045020, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 28, "verse": 9, "text": "Anyone who turns his ear away from hearing the law\u2009\u2014
even his prayer is detestable. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 109:7; Pr 15:8,29; 21:27"}, {"pk": 4045021, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 28, "verse": 10, "text": "The one who leads the upright into an evil way
will fall into his own pit, \u24d9
but the blameless will inherit what is good. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 7:15; Pr 16:29; 26:27; Mt 18:6
\u24da Mt 5:6"}, {"pk": 4045022, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 28, "verse": 11, "text": "A rich person is wise in his own eyes,
but a poor one who has discernment sees through him.
"}, {"pk": 4045023, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 28, "verse": 12, "text": "When the righteous triumph,
there is great rejoicing, [3]
but when the wicked come to power,
people hide. \u24db
", "comment": "[3] Lit glory
\u24db Pr 11:10; 28:28; 29:2; Ec 10:5-6"}, {"pk": 4045024, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 28, "verse": 13, "text": "The one who conceals his sins
will not prosper, \u24dc
but whoever confesses and renounces them
will find mercy. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dc Jb 31:33; Ps 32:3
\u24dd Ps 32:5; Jms 5:16; 1Jn 1:9"}, {"pk": 4045025, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 28, "verse": 14, "text": "Happy is the one who is always reverent, \u24d0
but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d0 2Ch 19:7; Pr 23:17
\u24d1 Ps 95:8"}, {"pk": 4045026, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 28, "verse": 15, "text": "A wicked ruler over a helpless people \u24d2
is like a roaring lion or a charging bear. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ex 1:14; Pr 29:2; Mt 2:16
\u24d3 Pr 19:12; 1Pt 5:8"}, {"pk": 4045027, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 28, "verse": 16, "text": "A leader who lacks understanding
is very oppressive,
but one who hates dishonest profit
prolongs his life. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 1Kg 12:1-19; Ps 15:5; Pr 15:27"}, {"pk": 4045028, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 28, "verse": 17, "text": "Someone burdened by bloodguilt [4]
will be a fugitive until death. \u24d5
Let no one help him. \u24d6
", "comment": "[4] Lit the blood of a person
\u24d5 Gn 4:14; 9:6; Ex 21:14
\u24d6 Nm 35:31"}, {"pk": 4045029, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 28, "verse": 18, "text": "The one who lives with integrity will be helped,
but one who distorts right and wrong [5]
will suddenly fall. \u24d7
", "comment": "[5] Lit who is twisted regarding two ways
\u24d7 Pr 2:7; 10:9; 20:7"}, {"pk": 4045030, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 28, "verse": 19, "text": "The one who works his land
will have plenty of food, \u24d8
but whoever chases fantasies
will have his fill of poverty. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d8 Pr 24:27
\u24d9 Pr 1:31; 12:11,14; 14:14"}, {"pk": 4045031, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 28, "verse": 20, "text": "A faithful person will have many blessings, \u24da
but one in a hurry to get rich \u24db
will not go unpunished.
", "comment": "\u24da Pr 10:6; Mt 25:21
\u24db Pr 20:21; 28:22; 1Tm 6:9"}, {"pk": 4045032, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 28, "verse": 21, "text": "It is not good to show partiality \u24dc \u2009\u2014
yet even a courageous person may sin for a piece of bread. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dc Pr 18:5; 24:23
\u24dd Ezk 13:19"}, {"pk": 4045033, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 28, "verse": 22, "text": "A greedy one [6] is in a hurry for wealth;
he doesn\u2019t know that poverty will come to him. \u24d0
", "comment": "[6] Lit A man with an evil eye
\u24d0 Pr 13:11; 20:21; 21:5; 22:16"}, {"pk": 4045034, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 28, "verse": 23, "text": "One who rebukes a person will later find more favor \u24d1
than one who flatters [7] with his tongue. \u24d2
", "comment": "[7] Lit is smooth
\u24d1 Pr 27:5-6
\u24d2 Pr 26:28; 29:5"}, {"pk": 4045035, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 28, "verse": 24, "text": "The one who robs his father or mother \u24d3
and says, \u201cThat\u2019s no sin,\u201d \u24d4
is a companion to a person who destroys. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d4 Pr 30:20; Mk 7:11
\u24d3 Pr 19:6
\u24d5 Pr 18:9"}, {"pk": 4045036, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 28, "verse": 25, "text": "A greedy person stirs up conflict, \u24d6
but whoever trusts in the LORD will prosper. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d6 Pr 15:18
\u24d7 Ps 37:3-5; Pr 3:5-6; Jr 17:7-8"}, {"pk": 4045037, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 28, "verse": 26, "text": "The one who trusts in himself [8] is a fool,
but one who walks in wisdom will be safe. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Pr 3:5-7
[8] Lit his heart"}, {"pk": 4045038, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 28, "verse": 27, "text": "The one who gives to the poor
will not be in need,
but one who turns his eyes away [9]
will receive many curses. \u24d9
", "comment": "[9] Lit who shuts his eyes
\u24d9 Pr 11:24; 19:17; 22:16"}, {"pk": 4045039, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 28, "verse": 28, "text": "When the wicked come to power,
people hide,
but when they are destroyed,
the righteous flourish. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Pr 28:12; 29:2"}, {"pk": 4045040, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 29, "verse": 1, "text": "One who becomes stiff-necked,
after many reprimands
will be shattered instantly\u2009\u2014
beyond recovery. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Pr 1:24-31; 6:14-15"}, {"pk": 4045041, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 29, "verse": 2, "text": "When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice,
but when the wicked rule, people groan. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Ex 2:23; Est 8:15; Pr 11:10; 28:12,28"}, {"pk": 4045042, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 29, "verse": 3, "text": "A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, \u24dd
but one who consorts with prostitutes destroys his wealth. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24dd Pr 10:1; 15:20; 23:24-25; 27:11; 28:7
\u24d0 Pr 5:9-10; 6:26; Lk 15:13,30"}, {"pk": 4045043, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 29, "verse": 4, "text": "By justice a king brings stability to a land, \u24d1
but a person who demands \u201ccontributions\u201d [1]
demolishes it. \u24d2
", "comment": "[1] The Hb word for contributions usually refers to offerings in worship.
\u24d1 2Ch 9:8; Pr 29:14
\u24d2 Pr 17:23"}, {"pk": 4045044, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 29, "verse": 5, "text": "A person who flatters [2] his neighbor
spreads a net for his feet. \u24d3
", "comment": "[2] Lit is smooth on
\u24d3 Pr 26:28; 27:6; 28:23"}, {"pk": 4045045, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 29, "verse": 6, "text": "An evil person is caught by sin, \u24d4
but the righteous one sings and rejoices. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d4 Pr 12:13; 18:7; Ec 9:12
\u24d5 Ex 15:1"}, {"pk": 4045046, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 29, "verse": 7, "text": "The righteous person knows the rights [3] of the poor, \u24d6
but the wicked one does not understand these concerns.
", "comment": "[3] Lit justice
\u24d6 Jb 29:16; Ps 41:1"}, {"pk": 4045047, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 29, "verse": 8, "text": "Mockers inflame a city, \u24d7
but the wise turn away anger.
", "comment": "\u24d7 Pr 11:11; 26:21; 29:22"}, {"pk": 4045048, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 29, "verse": 9, "text": "If a wise person goes to court with a fool,
there will be ranting and raving but no resolution. [4] \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Pr 26:4
[4] Lit rest"}, {"pk": 4045049, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 29, "verse": 10, "text": "Bloodthirsty men hate an honest person, \u24d9
but the upright care about him. [5]
", "comment": "\u24d9 Gn 4:5-8; 1Jn 3:12
[5] Or person, and seek the life of the upright"}, {"pk": 4045050, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 29, "verse": 11, "text": "A fool gives full vent to his anger, [6] \u24da
but a wise person holds it in check. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Pr 16:32; 25:28
[6] Lit spirit
\u24da Pr 12:16"}, {"pk": 4045051, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 29, "verse": 12, "text": "If a ruler listens to lies, \u24dc
all his officials will be wicked.
", "comment": "\u24dc 1Kg 22:8,21-23"}, {"pk": 4045052, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 29, "verse": 13, "text": "The poor and the oppressor have this in common: [7]
the LORD gives light to the eyes of both. \u24dd
", "comment": "[7] Lit oppressor meet
\u24dd Pr 22:2"}, {"pk": 4045053, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 29, "verse": 14, "text": "A king who judges the poor with fairness\u2009\u2014
his throne will be established forever. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 72:4; Pr 16:12; 25:5; Is 11:4"}, {"pk": 4045054, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 29, "verse": 15, "text": "A rod of correction imparts wisdom, \u24d1
but a youth left to himself [8]
is a disgrace to his mother. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Pr 10:1; 17:25
\u24d1 Pr 13:24; 22:15
[8] Lit youth sent away"}, {"pk": 4045055, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 29, "verse": 16, "text": "When the wicked increase, rebellion increases,
but the righteous will see their downfall. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 37:34,36; 58:10; 91:8; 92:11"}, {"pk": 4045056, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 29, "verse": 17, "text": "Discipline your child, \u24d4 and it will bring you peace of mind
and give you delight.
", "comment": "\u24d4 Pr 13:24"}, {"pk": 4045057, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 29, "verse": 18, "text": "Without revelation [9] \u24d5 people run wild, \u24d6
but one who follows divine instruction will be happy. \u24d7
", "comment": "[9] Lit vision
\u24d5 1Sm 3:1; Ps 74:9; Am 8:11-12
\u24d6 Ex 32:25
\u24d7 Ps 119:2; Pr 8:32; Jn 13:17; Jms 1:25"}, {"pk": 4045058, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 29, "verse": 19, "text": "A servant cannot be disciplined by words;
though he understands, he doesn\u2019t respond. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Mt 18:17"}, {"pk": 4045059, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 29, "verse": 20, "text": "Do you see someone who speaks too soon? \u24d9
There is more hope for a fool than for him. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24d9 Lv 5:4; Jdg 11:30-31,34; Pr 10:19; 17:27; 19:2; 20:25
\u24da Pr 26:12"}, {"pk": 4045060, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 29, "verse": 21, "text": "A servant pampered from his youth
will become arrogant [10] later on.
", "comment": "[10] Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4045061, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 29, "verse": 22, "text": "An angry person stirs up conflict,
and a hot-tempered one [11] increases rebellion. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Pr 15:18; 26:21; 28:25
[11] Lit a master of rage"}, {"pk": 4045062, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 29, "verse": 23, "text": "A person\u2019s pride will humble him, \u24dc
but a humble spirit will gain honor. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dc 2Sm 22:28; Mt 23:12; Jms 4:6
\u24dd Pr 11:2; 15:33; 18:12; 22:4"}, {"pk": 4045063, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 29, "verse": 24, "text": "To be a thief\u2019s partner is to hate oneself;
he hears the curse but will not testify. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Lv 5:1"}, {"pk": 4045064, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 29, "verse": 25, "text": "The fear of mankind is a snare, \u24d1
but the one who trusts in the LORD is protected. [12] \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Pr 14:27; 18:10
\u24d1 Gn 12:12; 20:2; 1Sm 13:11; Lk 12:4; Jn 12:42-43
[12] Lit raised high"}, {"pk": 4045065, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 29, "verse": 26, "text": "Many desire a ruler\u2019s favor, \u24d3
but a person receives justice from the LORD. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Is 49:4; 1Co 4:4-5
\u24d3 Pr 16:15; 19:6"}, {"pk": 4045066, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 29, "verse": 27, "text": "An unjust person is detestable to the righteous,
and one whose way is upright
is detestable to the wicked. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Pr 29:10; Mt 10:22; Jn 15:18; 1Jn 3:13"}, {"pk": 4045067, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 30, "verse": 1, "text": "The words of Agur son of Jakeh. The pronouncement. [1] \u24d6
The man\u2019s oration to Ithiel, to Ithiel and Ucal: [2]
", "comment": "\u24d6 Nm 24:3; Pr 31:1; Nah 1:1; Hab 1:1; Zch 9:1; Mal 1:1
[1] Or son of Jakeh from Massa; Pr 31:1
[2] Hb uncertain. Sometimes read with different word division as oration: I am weary, God, I am weary, God, and I am exhausted, or oration: I am not God, I am not God, that I should prevail. LXX reads My son, fear my words and when you have received them repent. The man says these things to the believers in God, and I pause."}, {"pk": 4045068, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 30, "verse": 2, "text": "I am more stupid than any other person, [3]
and I lack a human\u2019s ability to understand. \u24d7
", "comment": "[3] Lit I am more stupid than a man
\u24d7 1Kg 3:7"}, {"pk": 4045069, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 30, "verse": 3, "text": "I have not gained wisdom,
and I have no knowledge of the Holy One. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Pr 9:10"}, {"pk": 4045070, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 30, "verse": 4, "text": "Who has gone up to heaven and come down? \u24d9
Who has gathered the wind in his hands?
Who has bound up the waters in a cloak? \u24da
Who has established all the ends of the earth? \u24db
What is his name,
and what is the name of his son\u2009\u2014
if you know? \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24d9 Jn 3:13; Eph 4:9-10
\u24da Jb 26:8; 38:9
\u24db Jb 38:4-5; Ps 93:1; 119:90; Is 45:18
\u24dc Mt 11:27; Rv 19:12-13"}, {"pk": 4045071, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 30, "verse": 5, "text": "Every word of God is pure; [4] \u24dd
he is a shield to those who take refuge in him. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 3:3
\u24dd Ps 12:6; 18:30
[4] Lit refined"}, {"pk": 4045072, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 30, "verse": 6, "text": "Don\u2019t add to his words, \u24d1
or he will rebuke you, and you will be proved a liar. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d1 Dt 4:2; 12:32; Rv 22:18
\u24d2 Dt 18:22"}, {"pk": 4045073, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 30, "verse": 7, "text": "Two things I ask of you;
don\u2019t deny them to me before I die:
"}, {"pk": 4045074, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 30, "verse": 8, "text": "Keep falsehood and deceitful words far from me.
Give me neither poverty nor wealth;
feed me with the food I need. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Jb 23:12; Mt 6:11; Php 4:11-12"}, {"pk": 4045075, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 30, "verse": 9, "text": "Otherwise, I might have too much \u24d4
and deny you, \u24d5 saying, \u201cWho is the LORD?\u201d \u24d6
or I might have nothing and steal, \u24d7
profaning [5] the name of my God. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ex 5:2
\u24d5 Jos 24:27; Jb 31:28
\u24d4 Dt 6:10-12; 8:11-14
\u24d8 Lv 19:11-12
[5] Lit grabbing
\u24d7 Ex 20:5; Eph 4:28"}, {"pk": 4045076, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 30, "verse": 10, "text": "Don\u2019t slander a servant to his master
or he will curse you, \u24d9 and you will become guilty.
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ec 7:21"}, {"pk": 4045077, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 30, "verse": 11, "text": "There is a generation that curses its father
and does not bless its mother. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Ex 21:17; Pr 20:20"}, {"pk": 4045078, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 30, "verse": 12, "text": "There is a generation that is pure in its own eyes, \u24db
yet is not washed from its filth.
", "comment": "\u24db Pr 16:2; Lk 18:11"}, {"pk": 4045079, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 30, "verse": 13, "text": "There is a generation\u2009\u2014\u2009how haughty its eyes
and pretentious its looks. [6]
", "comment": "[6] Lit and its eyelids lifted up"}, {"pk": 4045080, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 30, "verse": 14, "text": "There is a generation whose teeth are swords, \u24dc
whose fangs are knives, \u24dd
devouring the oppressed from the land \u24d0
and the needy from among mankind.
", "comment": "\u24dd Jb 29:17
\u24dc Ps 57:4
\u24d0 Ps 14:4"}, {"pk": 4045081, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 30, "verse": 15, "text": "The leech has two daughters: \u201cGive, Give!\u201d
Three things \u24d1 are never satisfied;
four never say, \u201cEnough!\u201d:
", "comment": "\u24d1 Pr 6:16; 30:18,21,29"}, {"pk": 4045082, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 30, "verse": 16, "text": "Sheol; \u24d2 a childless womb; \u24d3
earth, which is never satisfied with water;
and fire, which never says, \u201cEnough!\u201d
", "comment": "\u24d3 Gn 30:1
\u24d2 Pr 27:20; Hab 2:5"}, {"pk": 4045083, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 30, "verse": 17, "text": "As for the eye that ridicules a father \u24d4
and despises obedience to a mother,
may ravens of the valley pluck it out
and young vultures eat it. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Dt 28:26
\u24d4 Gn 9:22"}, {"pk": 4045084, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 30, "verse": 18, "text": "Three things are too wondrous for me;
four I can\u2019t understand:
"}, {"pk": 4045085, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 30, "verse": 19, "text": "the way of an eagle in the sky,
the way of a snake on a rock,
the way of a ship at sea,
and the way of a man with a young woman.
"}, {"pk": 4045086, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 30, "verse": 20, "text": "This is the way of an adulteress:
she eats and wipes her mouth
and says, \u201cI\u2019ve done nothing wrong.\u201d \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Pr 28:24; 1Jn 1:8"}, {"pk": 4045087, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 30, "verse": 21, "text": "The earth trembles under three things;
it cannot bear up under four:
"}, {"pk": 4045088, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 30, "verse": 22, "text": "a servant when he becomes king, \u24d7
a fool when he is stuffed with food,
", "comment": "\u24d7 Pr 19:10; Ec 10:7"}, {"pk": 4045089, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 30, "verse": 23, "text": "an unloved woman when she marries, \u24d8
and a servant girl when she ousts her queen.
", "comment": "\u24d8 Gn 29:30-31; Dt 21:15"}, {"pk": 4045090, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 30, "verse": 24, "text": "Four things on earth are small,
yet they are extremely wise:
"}, {"pk": 4045091, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 30, "verse": 25, "text": "ants are not a strong people,
yet they store up their food in the summer; \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Pr 6:6-8"}, {"pk": 4045092, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 30, "verse": 26, "text": "hyraxes are not a mighty people,
yet they make their homes in the cliffs; \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Lv 11:5; Ps 104:18"}, {"pk": 4045093, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 30, "verse": 27, "text": "locusts have no king,
yet all of them march in ranks; \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Jl 2:7-8"}, {"pk": 4045094, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 30, "verse": 28, "text": "a lizard [7] can be caught in your hands,
yet it lives in kings\u2019 palaces.
", "comment": "[7] Or spider"}, {"pk": 4045095, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 30, "verse": 29, "text": "Three things are stately in their stride;
four are stately in their walk:
"}, {"pk": 4045096, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 30, "verse": 30, "text": "a lion, which is mightiest among beasts
and doesn\u2019t retreat before anything;
"}, {"pk": 4045097, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 30, "verse": 31, "text": "a strutting rooster; [8] a goat;
and a king at the head of his army. [9]
", "comment": "[8] Or a greyhound
[9] LXX reads king addressing his people"}, {"pk": 4045098, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 30, "verse": 32, "text": "If you have been foolish by exalting yourself
or if you\u2019ve been scheming,
put your hand over your mouth. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Jb 21:5; Mc 7:16"}, {"pk": 4045099, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 30, "verse": 33, "text": "For the churning of milk produces butter,
and twisting a nose draws blood,
and stirring up anger produces strife. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Pr 10:12; 29:22"}, {"pk": 4045100, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 31, "verse": 1, "text": "The words of King Lemuel,
a pronouncement [1] \u24d0 that his mother taught him:
", "comment": "\u24d0 Pr 30:1
[1] Or of Lemuel, king of Massa, or of King Lemuel, a burden"}, {"pk": 4045101, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 31, "verse": 2, "text": "What should I say, my son?
What, son of my womb? \u24d1
What, son of my vows?
", "comment": "\u24d1 Is 49:15"}, {"pk": 4045102, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 31, "verse": 3, "text": "Don\u2019t spend your energy \u24d2 on women
or your efforts on those who destroy kings. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Dt 17:17; 1Kg 11:1; Neh 13:26
\u24d2 Pr 5:9"}, {"pk": 4045103, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 31, "verse": 4, "text": "It is not for kings, Lemuel,
it is not for kings \u24d4 to drink wine \u24d5
or for rulers to desire beer.
", "comment": "\u24d4 1Kg 16:9; 20:16; Ec 10:17
\u24d5 Pr 20:1"}, {"pk": 4045104, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 31, "verse": 5, "text": "Otherwise, he will drink,
forget what is decreed, \u24d6
and pervert justice for all the oppressed. [2] \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d6 Hs 4:11
\u24d7 Ps 72:1-2; Is 28:7
[2] Lit sons of affliction"}, {"pk": 4045105, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 31, "verse": 6, "text": "Give beer to one who is dying
and wine to one whose life is bitter. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Jb 3:20"}, {"pk": 4045106, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 31, "verse": 7, "text": "Let him drink so that he can forget his poverty
and remember his trouble no more. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 104:15"}, {"pk": 4045107, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 31, "verse": 8, "text": "Speak up [3] for those who have no voice, [4] \u24da
for the justice of all who are dispossessed. [5]
", "comment": "[3] Lit Open your mouth, also in v. 9
[4] Lit who are mute
\u24da Jb 29:12-17
[5] Lit all the sons of passing away"}, {"pk": 4045108, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 31, "verse": 9, "text": "Speak up, judge righteously, \u24db
and defend the cause of the oppressed and needy. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Is 1:17; Jr 22:16
\u24db Lv 19:15; Dt 1:16"}, {"pk": 4045109, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 31, "verse": 10, "text": "Who can find a wife of noble character? [6] \u24dd
She is far more precious than jewels. [7]
", "comment": "[7] Vv. 10-31 form an acrostic.
[6] Or a wife of quality, or a capable wife
\u24dd Ru 3:11; Pr 12:4; 18:22; 19:14"}, {"pk": 4045110, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 31, "verse": 11, "text": "The heart of her husband trusts in her,
and he will not lack anything good.
"}, {"pk": 4045111, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 31, "verse": 12, "text": "She rewards him with good, not evil,
all the days of her life.
"}, {"pk": 4045112, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 31, "verse": 13, "text": "She selects wool and flax
and works with willing hands.
"}, {"pk": 4045113, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 31, "verse": 14, "text": "She is like the merchant ships,
bringing her food from far away. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 1Kg 10:22"}, {"pk": 4045114, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 31, "verse": 15, "text": "She rises while it is still night \u24d1
and provides food for her household
and portions [8] for her female servants. \u24d2
", "comment": "[8] Or tasks
\u24d1 Pr 20:13
\u24d2 Pr 27:27; Lk 12:42"}, {"pk": 4045115, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 31, "verse": 16, "text": "She evaluates a field and buys it;
she plants a vineyard with her earnings. [9] \u24d3
", "comment": "[9] Or vineyard by her own labors
\u24d3 Mt 21:33"}, {"pk": 4045116, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 31, "verse": 17, "text": "She draws on her strength [10]
and reveals that her arms are strong. \u24d4
", "comment": "[10] Lit She wraps strength around her like a belt
\u24d4 Pr 31:25"}, {"pk": 4045117, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 31, "verse": 18, "text": "She sees that her profits are good,
and her lamp never goes out at night. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Mt 25:8"}, {"pk": 4045118, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 31, "verse": 19, "text": "She extends her hands to the spinning staff,
and her hands hold the spindle. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Pr 31:13"}, {"pk": 4045119, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 31, "verse": 20, "text": "Her hands reach [11] out to the poor,
and she extends her hands to the needy. \u24d7
", "comment": "[11] Lit Her hand reaches
\u24d7 Dt 15:11; Pr 22:9; 31:9; Rm 12:13; Eph 4:28"}, {"pk": 4045120, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 31, "verse": 21, "text": "She is not afraid for her household when it snows,
for all in her household are doubly clothed. [12]
", "comment": "[12] LXX, Vg; MT reads are dressed in scarlet"}, {"pk": 4045121, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 31, "verse": 22, "text": "She makes her own bed coverings; \u24d8
her clothing is fine linen \u24d9 and purple. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24d8 Pr 7:16
\u24d9 Gn 41:42; Rv 19:8,14
\u24da Jdg 8:26; Lk 16:19"}, {"pk": 4045122, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 31, "verse": 23, "text": "Her husband is known at the city gates,
where he sits among the elders of the land. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ru 4:1-2; Pr 24:7; 31:31"}, {"pk": 4045123, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 31, "verse": 24, "text": "She makes and sells linen garments;
she delivers belts [13] to the merchants.
", "comment": "[13] Or sashes"}, {"pk": 4045124, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 31, "verse": 25, "text": "Strength \u24dc and honor are her clothing, \u24dd
and she can laugh at the time to come. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24dc Pr 31:17
\u24dd 1Tm 2:9-10
\u24d0 Pr 31:21"}, {"pk": 4045125, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 31, "verse": 26, "text": "Her mouth speaks wisdom,
and loving instruction [14] is on her tongue.
", "comment": "[14] Or and the teaching of kindness"}, {"pk": 4045126, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 31, "verse": 27, "text": "She watches over the activities of her household \u24d1
and is never idle. [15]
", "comment": "[15] Lit and does not eat the bread of idleness
\u24d1 Pr 31:15"}, {"pk": 4045127, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 31, "verse": 28, "text": "Her children rise up and call her blessed;
her husband also praises her:
"}, {"pk": 4045128, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 31, "verse": 29, "text": "\u201cMany women [16] have done noble deeds,
but you surpass them all!\u201d \u24d2
", "comment": "[16] Lit daughters
\u24d2 Pr 12:4; 31:10; Sg 6:8-9"}, {"pk": 4045129, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 31, "verse": 30, "text": "Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, \u24d3
but a woman who fears the LORD will be praised.
", "comment": "\u24d3 1Pt 3:3-4"}, {"pk": 4045130, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 20, "chapter": 31, "verse": 31, "text": "Give her the reward of her labor, [17]
and let her works praise her at the city gates.
", "comment": "[17] Lit the fruit of her hands"}, {"pk": 4045131, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 1, "verse": 1, "text": "The words of the Teacher, [1] \u24d4 son of David, king in Jerusalem. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 1Kg 2:12; Pr 1:1
[1] Or of Qoheleth, or of the Leader of the Assembly
\u24d4 Ec 1:12; 7:27; 12:8-10"}, {"pk": 4045132, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 1, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cAbsolute futility,\u201d says the Teacher.
\u201cAbsolute futility. Everything is futile.\u201d \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 39:5-6; 62:9; 144:4; Ec 12:8; Rm 8:20"}, {"pk": 4045133, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 1, "verse": 3, "text": "What does a person gain for all his efforts
that he labors at under the sun? \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ec 2:11,22; 3:9; 5:16"}, {"pk": 4045134, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 1, "verse": 4, "text": "A generation goes and a generation comes,
but the earth remains forever. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 104:5; 119:90; 1Jn 2:17"}, {"pk": 4045135, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 1, "verse": 5, "text": "The sun rises and the sun sets;
panting, it returns to the place \u24d9
where it rises.
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 19:6"}, {"pk": 4045136, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 1, "verse": 6, "text": "Gusting to the south,
turning to the north,
turning, turning, goes the wind, \u24da
and the wind returns in its cycles.
", "comment": "\u24da Ec 11:5; Jn 3:8"}, {"pk": 4045137, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 1, "verse": 7, "text": "All the streams flow to the sea,
yet the sea is never full;
to the place where the streams flow,
there they flow again.
"}, {"pk": 4045138, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 1, "verse": 8, "text": "All things [2] are wearisome,
more than anyone can say.
The eye is not satisfied by seeing \u24db
or the ear filled with hearing.
", "comment": "[2] Or words
\u24db Pr 27:20; Ec 4:8"}, {"pk": 4045139, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 1, "verse": 9, "text": "What has been is what will be,
and what has been done is what will be done;
there is nothing new under the sun.
"}, {"pk": 4045140, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 1, "verse": 10, "text": "Can one say about anything,
\u201cLook, this is new\u201d?
It has already existed in the ages before us.
"}, {"pk": 4045141, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 1, "verse": 11, "text": "There is no remembrance of those who [3] came before; \u24dc
and of those who will come after
there will also be no remembrance
by those who follow them.
", "comment": "[3] Or of the things that
\u24dc Dt 9:14; Ec 2:16; 9:5"}, {"pk": 4045142, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 1, "verse": 12, "text": "I, the Teacher, \u24dd have been [4] king over Israel in Jerusalem.", "comment": "[4] Or Teacher, was
\u24dd Ec 1:1; 7:27; 12:8-10"}, {"pk": 4045143, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 1, "verse": 13, "text": "I applied my mind to examine \u24d0 and explore through wisdom all that is done under heaven. \u24d1 God has given people [5] this miserable task to keep them occupied. \u24d2", "comment": "[5] Or given the descendants of Adam
\u24d0 Ec 1:17
\u24d1 1Kg 4:29-34; Ec 3:10-11; 7:25; 8:17
\u24d2 Gn 3:19; Ec 2:23,26; 3:10; 4:8"}, {"pk": 4045144, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 1, "verse": 14, "text": "I have seen all the things that are done under the sun and have found everything to be futile, a pursuit of the wind. [6] \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Pr 27:16; Ec 2:11,17; 4:4; 6:9
[6] Or a feeding on wind, or an affliction of spirit; also in v. 17"}, {"pk": 4045145, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 1, "verse": 15, "text": "What is crooked cannot be straightened; \u24d4
what is lacking cannot be counted.
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ec 7:13"}, {"pk": 4045146, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 1, "verse": 16, "text": "I said to myself, \u201cSee, I have amassed wisdom far beyond all those who were over Jerusalem before me, \u24d5 and my mind has thoroughly grasped [7] wisdom and knowledge.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d5 1Kg 3:12; 4:30; 10:23; Ec 2:9
[7] Or discerned"}, {"pk": 4045147, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 1, "verse": 17, "text": "I applied my mind to know wisdom and knowledge, \u24d6 madness and folly; \u24d7 I learned that this too is a pursuit of the wind. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d6 Ec 1:13
\u24d7 Ec 2:12; 7:25
\u24d8 Ec 2:11,17; 4:4,6,16; 6:9"}, {"pk": 4045148, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 1, "verse": 18, "text": "For with much wisdom is much sorrow; \u24d9
as knowledge increases, grief increases.
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ec 2:23; 12:12"}, {"pk": 4045149, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 2, "verse": 1, "text": "I said to myself, \u201cGo ahead, I will test you with pleasure; \u24da enjoy what is good.\u201d But it turned out to be futile.", "comment": "\u24da Ec 7:4; 8:15; Lk 12:19"}, {"pk": 4045150, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 2, "verse": 2, "text": "I said about laughter, \u24db \u201cIt is madness,\u201d and about pleasure, \u201cWhat does this accomplish?\u201d", "comment": "\u24db Pr 14:13; Ec 7:3,6"}, {"pk": 4045151, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 2, "verse": 3, "text": "I explored with my mind the pull of wine \u24dc on my body\u2009\u2014\u2009my mind still guiding me with wisdom\u2009\u2014 and how to grasp folly, \u24dd until I could see what is good for people to do under heaven [1] during the few days of their lives. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd Ec 7:25
[1] Two Hb mss, LXX, Syr read the sun
\u24d0 Ec 2:24; 3:12,13; 5:18; 8:15
\u24dc Ps 104:15; Ec 10:19"}, {"pk": 4045152, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 2, "verse": 4, "text": "I increased my achievements. I built houses \u24d1 and planted vineyards \u24d2 for myself.", "comment": "\u24d1 1Kg 7:1-12
\u24d2 Sg 8:11"}, {"pk": 4045153, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 2, "verse": 5, "text": "I made gardens \u24d3 and parks for myself and planted every kind of fruit tree in them.", "comment": "\u24d3 Sg 4:16"}, {"pk": 4045154, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 2, "verse": 6, "text": "I constructed reservoirs for myself from which to irrigate a grove of flourishing trees. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Neh 2:14; 3:15-16"}, {"pk": 4045155, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 2, "verse": 7, "text": "I acquired male and female servants and had slaves who were born in my house. \u24d5 I also owned livestock\u2009\u2014\u2009large herds and flocks\u2009\u2014\u2009more than all who were before me in Jerusalem. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d5 Gn 14:14; 15:3
\u24d6 1Kg 4:23"}, {"pk": 4045156, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 2, "verse": 8, "text": "I also amassed silver and gold for myself, and the treasure of kings and provinces. \u24d7 I gathered male and female singers for myself, \u24d8 and many concubines, the delights of men. [2] [3]", "comment": "[3] Or many treasures that people delight in
\u24d7 1Kg 9:28; 10:10,14,21
\u24d8 2Sm 19:35
[2] LXX, Theod, Syr read and male cupbearers and female cupbearers; Aq, Tg, Vg read a cup and cups; Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4045157, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 2, "verse": 9, "text": "So I became great and surpassed all who were before me in Jerusalem; \u24d9 my wisdom also remained with me.", "comment": "\u24d9 1Ch 29:25; Ec 1:16"}, {"pk": 4045158, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 2, "verse": 10, "text": "All that my eyes desired, I did not deny them. \u24da I did not refuse myself any pleasure, for I took pleasure in all my struggles. This was my reward for all my struggles. \u24db", "comment": "\u24da Ec 6:2
\u24db Ec 3:22; 5:18; 9:9"}, {"pk": 4045159, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 2, "verse": 11, "text": "When I considered all that I had accomplished [4] and what I had labored to achieve, I found everything to be futile and a pursuit of the wind. [5] \u24dc There was nothing to be gained under the sun. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dc Ec 1:14; 2:22-23
\u24dd Ec 1:3; 3:9; 5:16
[5] Or a feeding on wind, or an affliction of spirit; also in vv. 17,26
[4] Lit all my works that my hands had done"}, {"pk": 4045160, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 2, "verse": 12, "text": "Then I turned to consider wisdom, \u24d0 madness, and folly, for what will the king\u2019s successor [6] be like? He [7] will do what has already been done. \u24d1", "comment": "[6] Lit the man who comes after the king
\u24d0 Ec 1:17
[7] Some Hb mss read They
\u24d1 Ec 1:9-10; 3:15"}, {"pk": 4045161, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 2, "verse": 13, "text": "And I realized that there is an advantage to wisdom over folly, like the advantage of light over darkness. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Ec 7:11-12,19; 9:18; 10:10"}, {"pk": 4045162, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 2, "verse": 14, "text": "The wise person has eyes in his head,
but the fool walks in darkness. \u24d3
Yet I also knew that one fate comes to them both. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d3 Pr 2:10-13; 1Jn 2:11
\u24d4 Ps 49:10; Ec 3:19; 6:6; 7:2; 9:2-3"}, {"pk": 4045163, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 2, "verse": 15, "text": "So I said to myself, \u201cWhat happens to the fool will also happen to me. Why then have I been overly wise?\u201d \u24d5 And I said to myself that this is also futile.", "comment": "\u24d5 Ec 6:8,11; 7:16"}, {"pk": 4045164, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 2, "verse": 16, "text": "For, just like the fool, there is no lasting remembrance of the wise, \u24d6 since in the days to come both will be forgotten. How is it that the wise person dies just like the fool?", "comment": "\u24d6 Dt 32:26; 2Sm 18:18; Ec 1:11; 9:5"}, {"pk": 4045165, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 2, "verse": 17, "text": "Therefore, I hated life because the work that was done under the sun was distressing to me. For everything is futile and a pursuit of the wind."}, {"pk": 4045166, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 2, "verse": 18, "text": "I hated all my work that I labored at under the sun \u24d7 because I must leave it to the one who comes after me. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 39:6; 49:10; Pr 13:22
\u24d7 Ec 1:3; 2:11"}, {"pk": 4045167, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 2, "verse": 19, "text": "And who knows whether he will be wise or a fool? \u24d9 Yet he will take over all my work that I labored at skillfully under the sun. This too is futile.", "comment": "\u24d9 Ezk 18:9-10"}, {"pk": 4045168, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 2, "verse": 20, "text": "So I began to give myself over [8] to despair concerning all my work that I had labored at under the sun.", "comment": "[8] Lit And I turned to cause my heart"}, {"pk": 4045169, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 2, "verse": 21, "text": "When there is a person whose work was done with wisdom, knowledge, and skill, \u24da and he must give his portion to a person who has not worked for it, this too is futile and a great wrong.", "comment": "\u24da Ec 4:4"}, {"pk": 4045170, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 2, "verse": 22, "text": "For what does a person get with all his work and all his efforts \u24db that he labors at under the sun?", "comment": "\u24db Ec 1:3; 2:11"}, {"pk": 4045171, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 2, "verse": 23, "text": "For all his days are filled with grief, and his occupation is sorrowful; \u24dc even at night, his mind does not rest. \u24dd This too is futile.", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 127:2
\u24dc Jb 5:7; 14:1"}, {"pk": 4045172, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 2, "verse": 24, "text": "There is nothing better for a person than to eat, drink, and enjoy [9] [10] his work. \u24d0 I have seen that even this is from God\u2019s hand, \u24d1", "comment": "[9] Syr, Tg; MT reads There is no good in a person who eats and drinks and enjoys
[10] Lit and his soul sees good
\u24d0 Ec 2:3; 3:12-13,22; 5:18; 6:12; 8:15; 9:7; Is 56:12; Lk 12:19; 1Co 15:32; 1Tm 6:17
\u24d1 Ec 3:13"}, {"pk": 4045173, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 2, "verse": 25, "text": "because who can eat and who can enjoy life [11] apart from him? [12]", "comment": "[12] Some Hb mss, LXX, Syr read me
[11] LXX, Theod, Syr read can drink"}, {"pk": 4045174, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 2, "verse": 26, "text": "For to the person who is pleasing in his sight, he gives wisdom, knowledge, and joy; \u24d2 but to the sinner he gives the task of gathering and accumulating in order to give to the one who is pleasing in God\u2019s sight. \u24d3 This too is futile and a pursuit of the wind. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Ec 1:14
\u24d3 Jb 27:16-17; Pr 13:22; 28:8
\u24d2 Jb 32:8; Pr 2:6"}, {"pk": 4045175, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 3, "verse": 1, "text": "There is an occasion for everything,
and a time for every activity under heaven: \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ec 3:17; 8:6"}, {"pk": 4045176, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 3, "verse": 2, "text": "a time to give birth and a time to die; \u24d6
a time to plant and a time to uproot; [1]
", "comment": "\u24d6 Jb 14:5; Heb 9:27
[1] Lit uproot what is planted"}, {"pk": 4045177, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 3, "verse": 3, "text": "a time to kill and a time to heal;
a time to tear down and a time to build;
"}, {"pk": 4045178, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 3, "verse": 4, "text": "a time to weep and a time to laugh; \u24d7
a time to mourn and a time to dance; \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ex 15:20
\u24d7 Rm 12:15"}, {"pk": 4045179, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 3, "verse": 5, "text": "a time to throw stones and a time to gather stones; \u24d9
a time to embrace and a time to avoid embracing; \u24da
", "comment": "\u24d9 2Kg 3:19,25; Is 5:2
\u24da 1Co 7:5"}, {"pk": 4045180, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 3, "verse": 6, "text": "a time to search and a time to count as lost;
a time to keep and a time to throw away;
"}, {"pk": 4045181, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 3, "verse": 7, "text": "a time to tear and a time to sew;
a time to be silent and a time to speak; \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Am 5:13; 1Co 14:26-32"}, {"pk": 4045182, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 3, "verse": 8, "text": "a time to love and a time to hate;
a time for war and a time for peace. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Mt 5:9; 10:34"}, {"pk": 4045183, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 3, "verse": 9, "text": "What does the worker gain from his struggles? \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Ec 1:3"}, {"pk": 4045184, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 3, "verse": 10, "text": "I have seen the task that God has given the children of Adam to keep them occupied. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Ec 1:13; 2:26"}, {"pk": 4045185, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 3, "verse": 11, "text": "He has made everything appropriate [2] in its time. \u24d1 He has also put eternity in their hearts, [3] but no one can discover the work God has done from beginning to end. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Jb 5:9; Ec 7:23; 8:17; Rm 11:33
[3] Or has put a sense of past and future into their minds, or has placed ignorance in their hearts
\u24d1 Gn 1:31
[2] Or beautiful"}, {"pk": 4045186, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 3, "verse": 12, "text": "I know that there is nothing better for them than to rejoice and enjoy the [4] good life.", "comment": "[4] Lit his"}, {"pk": 4045187, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 3, "verse": 13, "text": "It is also the gift of God whenever anyone eats, drinks, and enjoys all his efforts. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Ec 2:24; 5:19"}, {"pk": 4045188, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 3, "verse": 14, "text": "I know that everything God does will last forever; there is no adding to it or taking from it. \u24d4 God works so that people will be in awe of him. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 7:5; Ezk 36:23
\u24d4 Rv 22:18-19"}, {"pk": 4045189, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 3, "verse": 15, "text": "Whatever is, has already been, \u24d6 and whatever will be, already is. However, God seeks justice for the persecuted. [5]", "comment": "\u24d6 Ec 1:9; 6:10
[5] Lit God seeks what is pursued"}, {"pk": 4045190, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 3, "verse": 16, "text": "I also observed under the sun: there is wickedness at the place of judgment and there is wickedness at the place of righteousness. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Ec 4:1; 5:8; 8:9"}, {"pk": 4045191, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 3, "verse": 17, "text": "I said to myself, \u201cGod will judge the righteous and the wicked, \u24d8 since there is a time for every activity and every work.\u201d \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Ec 3:1
\u24d8 Ec 11:9; Mt 16:27; Rm 2:6-10; 2Th 1:6-9"}, {"pk": 4045192, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 3, "verse": 18, "text": "I said to myself, \u201cThis happens so that God may test the children of Adam and they may see for themselves that they are like animals.\u201d \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Ps 49:12,20; 73:22"}, {"pk": 4045193, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 3, "verse": 19, "text": "For the fate of the children of Adam and the fate of animals is the same. \u24db As one dies, so dies the other; they all have the same breath. People have no advantage over animals since everything is futile.", "comment": "\u24db Ec 9:12"}, {"pk": 4045194, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 3, "verse": 20, "text": "All are going to the same place; all come from dust, and all return to dust. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Gn 3:19; Ec 12:7"}, {"pk": 4045195, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 3, "verse": 21, "text": "Who knows if the spirits of the children of Adam go upward and the spirits of animals go downward to the earth?"}, {"pk": 4045196, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 3, "verse": 22, "text": "I have seen that there is nothing better than for a person to enjoy his activities \u24dd because that is his reward. For who can enable him to see what will happen after he dies? [6] \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Ec 2:18; 6:12; 8:7; 10:14
[6] Lit after him
\u24dd Ec 2:24"}, {"pk": 4045197, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 4, "verse": 1, "text": "Again, I observed all the acts of oppression being done under the sun. \u24d1 Look at the tears of those who are oppressed; they have no one to comfort them. Power is with those who oppress them; they have no one to comfort them.", "comment": "\u24d1 Jb 35:9; Ec 3:16; 5:8"}, {"pk": 4045198, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 4, "verse": 2, "text": "So I commended the dead, \u24d2 who have already died, more than the living, who are still alive.", "comment": "\u24d2 Jb 3:11-26"}, {"pk": 4045199, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 4, "verse": 3, "text": "But better than either of them is the one who has not yet existed, \u24d3 who has not seen the evil activity that is done under the sun.", "comment": "\u24d3 Ec 6:3; Lk 23:29"}, {"pk": 4045200, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 4, "verse": 4, "text": "I saw that all labor and all skillful work is due to one person\u2019s jealousy of another. \u24d4 This too is futile and a pursuit of the wind. [1] \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d4 1Sm 18:9; Ec 2:21; Ac 13:45; 2Co 12:20
[1] Or a feeding on wind, or an affliction of spirit; also in vv. 6,16
\u24d5 Ec 1:14"}, {"pk": 4045201, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 4, "verse": 5, "text": "The fool folds his arms \u24d6
and consumes his own flesh. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d6 Pr 6:10; 24:33
\u24d7 Is 9:20"}, {"pk": 4045202, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 4, "verse": 6, "text": "Better one handful with rest
than two handfuls with effort and a pursuit of the wind. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Pr 15:16-17"}, {"pk": 4045203, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 4, "verse": 7, "text": "Again, I saw futility under the sun:"}, {"pk": 4045204, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 4, "verse": 8, "text": "There is a person without a companion, [2] without even a son or brother, and though there is no end to all his struggles, his eyes are still not content with riches. \u24d9 \u201cWho am I struggling for,\u201d he asks, \u201cand depriving myself of good things?\u201d This too is futile and a miserable task.", "comment": "[2] Lit person,but there is not a second,
\u24d9 Pr 27:20; Ec 1:8; 5:10"}, {"pk": 4045205, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 4, "verse": 9, "text": "Two are better than one because they have a good reward for their efforts."}, {"pk": 4045206, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 4, "verse": 10, "text": "For if either falls, his companion can lift him up; but pity the one who falls without another to lift him up."}, {"pk": 4045207, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 4, "verse": 11, "text": "Also, if two lie down together, they can keep warm; but how can one person alone keep warm? \u24da", "comment": "\u24da 1Kg 1:1-4"}, {"pk": 4045208, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 4, "verse": 12, "text": "And if someone overpowers one person, two can resist him. A cord of three strands is not easily broken."}, {"pk": 4045209, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 4, "verse": 13, "text": "Better is a poor but wise youth than an old but foolish king who no longer pays attention to warnings. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Ec 9:15"}, {"pk": 4045210, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 4, "verse": 14, "text": "For he came from prison to be king, \u24dc even though he was born poor in his kingdom.", "comment": "\u24dc Gn 41:14,41-43"}, {"pk": 4045211, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 4, "verse": 15, "text": "I saw all the living, who move about under the sun, follow [3] a second youth who succeeds him.", "comment": "[3] Lit with"}, {"pk": 4045212, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 4, "verse": 16, "text": "There is no limit to all the people who were before them, yet those who come later will not rejoice in him. This too is futile and a pursuit of the wind. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Ec 1:14"}, {"pk": 4045213, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 5, "verse": 1, "text": "Guard your steps when you go to the house of God. Better to approach in obedience than to offer the sacrifice as fools do, \u24d0 for they ignorantly do wrong.", "comment": "\u24d0 1Sm 15:22; Mt 5:23-24"}, {"pk": 4045214, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 5, "verse": 2, "text": "Do not be hasty to speak, and do not be impulsive to make a speech before God. God is in heaven and you are on earth, so let your words be few. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Pr 10:19; Mt 6:7"}, {"pk": 4045215, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 5, "verse": 3, "text": "Just as dreams accompany much labor, so also a fool\u2019s voice comes with many words. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Jb 11:2"}, {"pk": 4045216, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 5, "verse": 4, "text": "When you make a vow to God, \u24d3 don\u2019t delay fulfilling it, because he does not delight in fools. Fulfill what you vow.", "comment": "\u24d3 Nm 30:2; Dt 6:13; 23:21-22; Pr 20:25"}, {"pk": 4045217, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 5, "verse": 5, "text": "Better that you do not vow than that you vow and not fulfill it. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Pr 20:25; Mt 5:33-37; Ac 5:4; Jms 5:12"}, {"pk": 4045218, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 5, "verse": 6, "text": "Do not let your mouth bring guilt on you, \u24d5 and do not say in the presence of the messenger that it was a mistake. \u24d6 Why should God be angry with your words and destroy the work of your hands?", "comment": "\u24d5 Jdg 11:30-31,34
\u24d6 Nm 15:25"}, {"pk": 4045219, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 5, "verse": 7, "text": "For many dreams bring futility, so do many words. \u24d7 Therefore, fear God.", "comment": "\u24d7 Ec 6:11"}, {"pk": 4045220, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 5, "verse": 8, "text": "If you see oppression of the poor \u24d8 and perversion of justice and righteousness in the province, don\u2019t be astonished at the situation, \u24d9 because one official protects another official, and higher officials protect them.", "comment": "\u24d8 Ec 4:1
\u24d9 1Pt 4:12"}, {"pk": 4045221, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 5, "verse": 9, "text": "The profit from the land is taken by all; the king is served by the field. [1] \u24da", "comment": "[1] Hb obscure
\u24da Pr 27:23-27"}, {"pk": 4045222, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 5, "verse": 10, "text": "The one who loves silver is never satisfied with silver, and whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with income. This too is futile."}, {"pk": 4045223, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 5, "verse": 11, "text": "When good things increase, the ones who consume them multiply; what, then, is the profit to the owner, except to gaze at them with his eyes?"}, {"pk": 4045224, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 5, "verse": 12, "text": "The sleep of the worker is sweet, whether he eats little or much, but the abundance of the rich permits him no sleep."}, {"pk": 4045225, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 5, "verse": 13, "text": "There is a sickening tragedy I have seen under the sun: wealth kept by its owner to his harm. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Ec 6:1-2"}, {"pk": 4045226, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 5, "verse": 14, "text": "That wealth was lost in a bad venture, so when he fathered a son, he was empty-handed."}, {"pk": 4045227, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 5, "verse": 15, "text": "As he came from his mother\u2019s womb, so he will go again, naked as he came; \u24dc he will take nothing for his efforts that he can carry in his hands.", "comment": "\u24dc Jb 1:21"}, {"pk": 4045228, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 5, "verse": 16, "text": "This too is a sickening tragedy: exactly as he comes, so he will go. What does the one gain \u24dd who struggles for the wind? \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd Ec 1:3
\u24d0 Pr 11:29"}, {"pk": 4045229, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 5, "verse": 17, "text": "What is more, he eats in darkness all his days, \u24d1 with much frustration, sickness, and anger.", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 127:2"}, {"pk": 4045230, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 5, "verse": 18, "text": "Here is what I have seen to be good: \u24d2 It is appropriate to eat, drink, and experience good in all the labor one does under the sun during the few days of his life God has given him, because that is his reward. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Ec 2:10
\u24d2 Ec 2:24"}, {"pk": 4045231, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 5, "verse": 19, "text": "Furthermore, everyone to whom God has given riches and wealth, \u24d4 he has also allowed him to enjoy them, take his reward, and rejoice in his labor. \u24d5 This is a gift of God, \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d5 Ec 6:2
\u24d4 2Ch 1:12
\u24d6 Ec 3:13"}, {"pk": 4045232, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 5, "verse": 20, "text": "for he does not often consider the days of his life because God keeps him occupied with the joy of his heart."}, {"pk": 4045233, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 6, "verse": 1, "text": "Here is a tragedy I have observed under the sun, \u24d7 and it weighs heavily on humanity: [1]", "comment": "\u24d7 Ec 5:13
[1] Or it is common among men"}, {"pk": 4045234, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 6, "verse": 2, "text": "God gives a person riches, wealth, and honor \u24d8 so that he lacks nothing of all he desires for himself, \u24d9 but God does not allow him to enjoy them. Instead, a stranger will enjoy them. This is futile and a sickening tragedy.", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 17:14; 73:7
\u24d8 1Kg 3:13"}, {"pk": 4045235, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 6, "verse": 3, "text": "A man may father a hundred children and live many years. No matter how long he lives, [2] if he is not satisfied by good things and does not even have a proper burial, \u24da I say that a stillborn child is better off than he. \u24db", "comment": "[2] Lit how many years
\u24db Jb 3:16; Ec 4:3
\u24da Is 14:20; Jr 8:2; 22:19"}, {"pk": 4045236, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 6, "verse": 4, "text": "For he comes in futility and he goes in darkness, and his name is shrouded in darkness."}, {"pk": 4045237, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 6, "verse": 5, "text": "Though a stillborn child does not see the sun and is not conscious, it has more rest than he."}, {"pk": 4045238, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 6, "verse": 6, "text": "And if a person lives a thousand years twice, but does not experience happiness, do not both go to the same place?"}, {"pk": 4045239, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 6, "verse": 7, "text": "All of a person\u2019s labor is for his stomach, [3] \u24dc
yet the appetite is never satisfied.
", "comment": "\u24dc Pr 16:26
[3] Lit mouth"}, {"pk": 4045240, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 6, "verse": 8, "text": "What advantage then does the wise person have over the fool? \u24dd What advantage is there for the poor person who knows how to conduct himself before others?", "comment": "\u24dd Ec 2:15"}, {"pk": 4045241, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 6, "verse": 9, "text": "Better what the eyes see than wandering desire. \u24d0 This too is futile and a pursuit of the wind. [4] \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Ec 1:14
[4] Or a feeding on wind, or an affliction of spirit
\u24d0 Ec 11:9"}, {"pk": 4045242, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 6, "verse": 10, "text": "Whatever exists was given its name long ago, [5] \u24d2 and it is known what mankind is. But he is not able to contend with the one stronger than he. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Jb 9:32; Is 45:9
[5] Lit name already
\u24d2 Gn 2:19; Ec 1:9-10; 3:15"}, {"pk": 4045243, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 6, "verse": 11, "text": "For when there are many words, they increase futility. \u24d4 What is the advantage for mankind?", "comment": "\u24d4 Pr 10:19; Mt 6:7"}, {"pk": 4045244, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 6, "verse": 12, "text": "For who knows what is good for anyone in life, in the few days of his futile life that he spends like a shadow? \u24d5 Who can tell anyone what will happen after him under the sun?", "comment": "\u24d5 Ec 3:22"}, {"pk": 4045245, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 7, "verse": 1, "text": "A good name is better than fine perfume, \u24d6
and the day of one\u2019s death is better than the day of one\u2019s birth. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ec 4:2
\u24d6 Pr 22:1; Ezk 36:21"}, {"pk": 4045246, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 7, "verse": 2, "text": "It is better to go to a house of mourning
than to go to a house of feasting,
since that is the end of all mankind,
and the living should take it to heart. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 90:12"}, {"pk": 4045247, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 7, "verse": 3, "text": "Grief is better than laughter,
for when a face is sad, a heart may be glad. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Pr 14:13"}, {"pk": 4045248, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 7, "verse": 4, "text": "The heart of the wise is in a house of mourning,
but the heart of fools is in a house of pleasure.
"}, {"pk": 4045249, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 7, "verse": 5, "text": "It is better to listen to rebuke from a wise person
than to listen to the song of fools, \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Pr 13:1"}, {"pk": 4045250, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 7, "verse": 6, "text": "for like the crackling of burning thorns under the pot, \u24db
so is the laughter of the fool.
This too is futile.
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 58:9; 118:12"}, {"pk": 4045251, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 7, "verse": 7, "text": "Surely, the practice of extortion turns a wise person into a fool, \u24dc
and a bribe corrupts the mind. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dc Ec 4:1
\u24dd Dt 16:19; Pr 17:8"}, {"pk": 4045252, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 7, "verse": 8, "text": "The end of a matter is better than its beginning;
a patient spirit is better than a proud spirit. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Pr 14:29"}, {"pk": 4045253, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 7, "verse": 9, "text": "Don\u2019t let your spirit rush to be angry,
for anger abides in the heart of fools. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Pr 14:17; Jms 1:19"}, {"pk": 4045254, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 7, "verse": 10, "text": "Don\u2019t say, \u201cWhy were the former days better than these?\u201d \u24d2
since it is not wise of you to ask this.
", "comment": "\u24d2 Jdg 6:13"}, {"pk": 4045255, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 7, "verse": 11, "text": "Wisdom is as good as an inheritance
and an advantage to those who see the sun,
"}, {"pk": 4045256, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 7, "verse": 12, "text": "because wisdom is protection as silver is protection;
but the advantage of knowledge
is that wisdom preserves the life of its owner. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Pr 3:18"}, {"pk": 4045257, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 7, "verse": 13, "text": "Consider the work of God, \u24d4
for who can straighten out
what he has made crooked? \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ec 3:11
\u24d5 Ec 1:15"}, {"pk": 4045258, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 7, "verse": 14, "text": "In the day of prosperity be joyful, \u24d6 but in the day of adversity, consider: God has made the one as well as the other, \u24d7 so that no one can discover anything that will come after him.", "comment": "\u24d6 Ec 3:22
\u24d7 Lm 3:38"}, {"pk": 4045259, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 7, "verse": 15, "text": "In my futile life [1] I have seen everything: \u24d8 someone righteous perishes in spite of his righteousness, \u24d9 and someone wicked lives long in spite of his evil. \u24da", "comment": "\u24d9 Ec 8:14
\u24da Ec 8:12-13
\u24d8 Ec 6:12; 9:9
[1] Lit days"}, {"pk": 4045260, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 7, "verse": 16, "text": "Don\u2019t be excessively righteous, and don\u2019t be overly wise. \u24db Why should you destroy yourself?", "comment": "\u24db Ec 2:15; Rm 12:3"}, {"pk": 4045261, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 7, "verse": 17, "text": "Don\u2019t be excessively wicked, and don\u2019t be foolish. Why should you die before your time? \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Jb 22:16; Ps 55:23; Pr 10:27"}, {"pk": 4045262, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 7, "verse": 18, "text": "It is good that you grasp the one and do not let the other slip from your hand. For the one who fears God will end up with both of them."}, {"pk": 4045263, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 7, "verse": 19, "text": "Wisdom makes the wise person stronger
than ten rulers of a city. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ec 9:13-18"}, {"pk": 4045264, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 7, "verse": 20, "text": "There is certainly no one righteous on the earth
who does good and never sins. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 1Kg 8:46; Rm 3:23"}, {"pk": 4045265, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 7, "verse": 21, "text": "Don\u2019t pay attention [2] to everything people say, or you may hear your servant cursing you, \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Pr 30:10
[2] Lit Don\u2019t give your heart"}, {"pk": 4045266, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 7, "verse": 22, "text": "for in your heart you know that many times you yourself have cursed others."}, {"pk": 4045267, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 7, "verse": 23, "text": "I have tested all this by wisdom. I resolved, \u201cI will be wise,\u201d but it was beyond me."}, {"pk": 4045268, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 7, "verse": 24, "text": "What exists is beyond reach and very deep. \u24d2 Who can discover it?", "comment": "\u24d2 Rm 11:33"}, {"pk": 4045269, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 7, "verse": 25, "text": "I turned my thoughts to know, explore, and examine wisdom \u24d3 and an explanation for things, and to know that wickedness is stupidity and folly is madness.", "comment": "\u24d3 Ec 1:15,17"}, {"pk": 4045270, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 7, "verse": 26, "text": "And I find more bitter than death \u24d4 the woman who is a trap: \u24d5 her heart a net and her hands chains. The one who pleases God will escape her, but the sinner will be captured by her.", "comment": "\u24d4 Pr 5:4
\u24d5 Pr 6:25"}, {"pk": 4045271, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 7, "verse": 27, "text": "\u201cLook,\u201d says the Teacher, \u201cI have discovered this by adding one thing to another to find out the explanation,"}, {"pk": 4045272, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 7, "verse": 28, "text": "which my soul continually searches for but does not find: I found one person in a thousand, but none of those was a woman. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 1Kg 11:3"}, {"pk": 4045273, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 7, "verse": 29, "text": "Only see this: I have discovered that God made people upright, \u24d7 but they pursued many schemes.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d7 Gn 1:27"}, {"pk": 4045274, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 8, "verse": 1, "text": "Who is like the wise person, and who knows the interpretation of a matter? A person\u2019s wisdom brightens his face, and the sternness of his face is changed. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Dt 28:50"}, {"pk": 4045275, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 8, "verse": 2, "text": "Keep [1] the king\u2019s command because of your oath made before God. \u24d9", "comment": "[1] Some Hb mss, LXX, Vg, Tg, Syr; other Hb mss read I, keep
\u24d9 Ex 22:11; 2Sm 21:7; Ezk 17:18"}, {"pk": 4045276, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 8, "verse": 3, "text": "Do not be in a hurry; leave his presence, \u24da and don\u2019t persist in a bad cause, since he will do whatever he wants.", "comment": "\u24da Ec 10:4"}, {"pk": 4045277, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 8, "verse": 4, "text": "For the king\u2019s word is authoritative, and who can say to him, \u201cWhat are you doing?\u201d \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Jb 9:12; Dn 4:35"}, {"pk": 4045278, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 8, "verse": 5, "text": "The one who keeps a command will not experience anything harmful, \u24dc and a wise heart knows the right time and procedure.", "comment": "\u24dc Rm 13:3"}, {"pk": 4045279, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 8, "verse": 6, "text": "For every activity there is a right time and procedure, \u24dd even though a person\u2019s troubles are heavy on him.", "comment": "\u24dd Ec 3:1,17"}, {"pk": 4045280, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 8, "verse": 7, "text": "Yet no one knows what will happen \u24d0 because who can tell him what will happen?", "comment": "\u24d0 Ec 3:22; 6:12; 9:12; 10:14"}, {"pk": 4045281, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 8, "verse": 8, "text": "No one has authority over the wind [2] to restrain it, \u24d1 and there is no authority over the day of death; \u24d2 no one is discharged during battle, and wickedness will not allow those who practice it to escape.", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 148:8; Pr 30:4; Mk 4:39
[2] Or life-breath
\u24d2 Jn 10:18; 2Tm 1:10"}, {"pk": 4045282, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 8, "verse": 9, "text": "All this I have seen, applying my mind to all the work that is done under the sun, at a time when one person has authority over another to his harm."}, {"pk": 4045283, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 8, "verse": 10, "text": "In such circumstances, I saw the wicked buried. They came and went from the holy place, \u24d3 and they were praised [3] in the city where they did those things. This too is futile.", "comment": "[3] Some Hb mss, LXX, Aq, Theod, Sym; other Hb mss read forgotten
\u24d3 Ec 9:5"}, {"pk": 4045284, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 8, "verse": 11, "text": "Because the sentence against an evil act is not carried out quickly, \u24d4 the heart of people is filled with the desire to commit evil.", "comment": "\u24d4 Rm 2:4; 2Pt 3:9"}, {"pk": 4045285, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 8, "verse": 12, "text": "Although a sinner does evil a hundred times and prolongs his life, \u24d5 I also know that it will go well with God-fearing people, \u24d6 for they are reverent before him.", "comment": "\u24d6 Dt 12:25; Ps 37:11; Pr 1:33; Is 3:10
\u24d5 Ec 7:15"}, {"pk": 4045286, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 8, "verse": 13, "text": "However, it will not go well with the wicked, \u24d7 and they will not lengthen their days like a shadow, \u24d8 for they are not reverent before God.", "comment": "\u24d7 Is 3:11
\u24d8 Jb 14:2; Ec 6:12"}, {"pk": 4045287, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 8, "verse": 14, "text": "There is a futility that is done on the earth: there are righteous people who get what the actions of the wicked deserve, \u24d9 and there are wicked people who get what the actions of the righteous deserve. \u24da I say that this too is futile.", "comment": "\u24d9 Ec 7:15
\u24da Jb 21:7; Ps 73:3; Jr 12:1"}, {"pk": 4045288, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 8, "verse": 15, "text": "So I commended enjoyment because there is nothing better for a person under the sun than to eat, drink, and enjoy himself, \u24db for this will accompany him in his labor during the days of his life that God gives him under the sun.", "comment": "\u24db Ec 2:24"}, {"pk": 4045289, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 8, "verse": 16, "text": "When I applied my mind to know wisdom \u24dc and to observe the activity that is done on the earth (even though one\u2019s eyes do not close in sleep day or night),", "comment": "\u24dc Ec 1:13-14"}, {"pk": 4045290, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 8, "verse": 17, "text": "I observed all the work of God and concluded that a person is unable to discover the work that is done under the sun. Even though a person labors hard to explore it, he cannot find it; \u24dd even if a wise person claims to know it, he is unable to discover it.", "comment": "\u24dd Ec 3:11; 7:25-29; 11:5"}, {"pk": 4045291, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 9, "verse": 1, "text": "Indeed, I took all this to heart and explained it all: The righteous, the wise, and their works are in God\u2019s hands. \u24d0 People don\u2019t know whether to expect love or hate. Everything lies ahead of them.", "comment": "\u24d0 Dt 33:3"}, {"pk": 4045292, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 9, "verse": 2, "text": "Everything is the same for everyone: \u24d1 There is one fate for the righteous and the wicked, \u24d2 for the good and the bad, [1] for the clean and the unclean, for the one who sacrifices and the one who does not sacrifice. As it is for the good, so also it is for the sinner; as it is for the one who takes an oath, so also for the one who fears an oath.", "comment": "[1] LXX, Aq, Syr, Vg; MT omits and the bad
\u24d1 Jb 9:22
\u24d2 Ec 2:14"}, {"pk": 4045293, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 9, "verse": 3, "text": "This is an evil in all that is done under the sun: there is one fate for everyone. In addition, the hearts of people are full of evil, and madness is in their hearts while they live; \u24d3 after that they go to the dead.", "comment": "\u24d3 Ec 1:17"}, {"pk": 4045294, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 9, "verse": 4, "text": "But there is hope for whoever is joined [2] with all the living, since a live dog is better than a dead lion.", "comment": "[2] Alt Hb tradition reads chosen"}, {"pk": 4045295, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 9, "verse": 5, "text": "For the living know that they will die, but the dead don\u2019t know anything. There is no longer a reward for them because the memory of them is forgotten. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Ec 2:16"}, {"pk": 4045296, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 9, "verse": 6, "text": "Their love, their hate, and their envy have already disappeared, and there is no longer a portion for them in all that is done under the sun."}, {"pk": 4045297, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 9, "verse": 7, "text": "Go, eat your bread with pleasure, and drink your wine with a cheerful heart, for God has already accepted your works. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Ec 2:24; 3:13; 5:18; 8:15"}, {"pk": 4045298, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 9, "verse": 8, "text": "Let your clothes be white all the time, and never let oil be lacking on your head. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 23:5"}, {"pk": 4045299, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 9, "verse": 9, "text": "Enjoy life with the wife you love all the days of your fleeting [3] life, \u24d7 which has been given to you under the sun, all your fleeting days. For that is your portion in life and in your struggle \u24d8 under the sun.", "comment": "\u24d7 Ec 6:12; 7:15
[3] Or futile
\u24d8 Ec 2:10"}, {"pk": 4045300, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 9, "verse": 10, "text": "Whatever your hands find to do, do with all your strength, \u24d9 because there is no work, planning, knowledge, or wisdom \u24da in Sheol where you are going.", "comment": "\u24d9 Rm 12:11; Col 3:23
\u24da Ec 9:5"}, {"pk": 4045301, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 9, "verse": 11, "text": "Again I saw under the sun that the race is not to the swift, \u24db or the battle to the strong, \u24dc or bread to the wise, or riches to the discerning, or favor to the skillful; rather, time and chance happen to all of them.", "comment": "\u24db Am 2:14-15
\u24dc 2Ch 20:15"}, {"pk": 4045302, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 9, "verse": 12, "text": "For certainly no one knows his time: \u24dd like fish caught in a cruel net or like birds caught in a trap, \u24d0 so people are trapped in an evil time \u24d1 as it suddenly falls on them. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d1 Pr 29:6
\u24dd Ec 8:7
\u24d0 Pr 7:23
\u24d2 Lk 21:34-35"}, {"pk": 4045303, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 9, "verse": 13, "text": "I have observed that this also is wisdom under the sun, and it is significant to me:"}, {"pk": 4045304, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 9, "verse": 14, "text": "There was a small city with few men in it. A great king came against it, surrounded it, and built large siege works against it."}, {"pk": 4045305, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 9, "verse": 15, "text": "Now a poor wise man was found in the city, \u24d3 and he delivered the city by his wisdom. \u24d4 Yet no one remembered that poor man.", "comment": "\u24d3 Ec 4:13
\u24d4 2Sm 20:22"}, {"pk": 4045306, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 9, "verse": 16, "text": "And I said, \u201cWisdom is better than strength, \u24d5 but the wisdom of the poor man is despised, and his words are not heeded.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d5 Ec 7:19"}, {"pk": 4045307, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 9, "verse": 17, "text": "The calm words of the wise are heeded
more than the shouts of a ruler over fools.
"}, {"pk": 4045308, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 9, "verse": 18, "text": "Wisdom is better than weapons of war,
but one sinner can destroy much good. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Jos 7:1"}, {"pk": 4045309, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 10, "verse": 1, "text": "Dead flies make a perfumer\u2019s oil ferment and stink; \u24d7
so a little folly outweighs wisdom and honor.
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ex 30:25"}, {"pk": 4045310, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 10, "verse": 2, "text": "A wise person\u2019s heart goes to the [1] right,
but a fool\u2019s heart to the left.
", "comment": "[1] Lit his"}, {"pk": 4045311, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 10, "verse": 3, "text": "Even when the fool walks along the road, his heart lacks sense,
and he shows everyone he is a fool. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Pr 13:16; 18:2"}, {"pk": 4045312, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 10, "verse": 4, "text": "If the ruler\u2019s anger rises against you, don\u2019t leave your post, \u24d9
for calmness puts great offenses to rest. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ec 8:3
\u24da 1Sm 25:24-33; Pr 25:15"}, {"pk": 4045313, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 10, "verse": 5, "text": "There is an evil I have seen under the sun, an error proceeding from the presence of the ruler:"}, {"pk": 4045314, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 10, "verse": 6, "text": "The fool is appointed to great heights, \u24db
but the rich remain in lowly positions.
", "comment": "\u24db Est 3:1; Pr 28:12; 29:2"}, {"pk": 4045315, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 10, "verse": 7, "text": "I have seen slaves on horses, \u24dc
but princes walking on the ground like slaves. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dc Pr 19:10
\u24dd Est 6:8-10"}, {"pk": 4045316, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 10, "verse": 8, "text": "The one who digs a pit may fall into it, \u24d0
and the one who breaks through a wall may be bitten by a snake. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 7:15
\u24d1 Am 5:19"}, {"pk": 4045317, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 10, "verse": 9, "text": "The one who quarries stones may be hurt by them;
the one who splits logs may be endangered by them.
"}, {"pk": 4045318, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 10, "verse": 10, "text": "If the ax is dull, and one does not sharpen its edge,
then one must exert more strength;
however, the advantage of wisdom is that it brings success.
"}, {"pk": 4045319, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 10, "verse": 11, "text": "If the snake bites before it is charmed, \u24d2
then there is no advantage for the charmer. [2]
", "comment": "\u24d2 Jr 8:17
[2] Lit master of the tongue"}, {"pk": 4045320, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 10, "verse": 12, "text": "The words from the mouth of a wise person are gracious, \u24d3
but the lips of a fool consume him. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Pr 18:7
\u24d3 Pr 10:32; 22:11; Lk 4:22"}, {"pk": 4045321, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 10, "verse": 13, "text": "The beginning of the words from his mouth is folly,
but the end of his speaking is evil madness;
"}, {"pk": 4045322, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 10, "verse": 14, "text": "yet the fool multiplies words.
No one knows what will happen,
and who can tell anyone what will happen after him? \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ec 8:7,17"}, {"pk": 4045323, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 10, "verse": 15, "text": "The struggles of fools weary them,
for they don\u2019t know how to go to the city.
"}, {"pk": 4045324, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 10, "verse": 16, "text": "Woe to you, land, when your king is a youth \u24d6
and your princes feast in the morning.
", "comment": "\u24d6 Pr 30:21-22; Is 3:4,12"}, {"pk": 4045325, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 10, "verse": 17, "text": "Blessed are you, land, when your king is a son of nobles
and your princes feast at the proper time\u2009\u2014
for strength and not for drunkenness. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Pr 31:4; Is 5:11"}, {"pk": 4045326, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 10, "verse": 18, "text": "Because of laziness the roof caves in,
and because of negligent hands the house leaks.
"}, {"pk": 4045327, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 10, "verse": 19, "text": "A feast is prepared for laughter,
and wine makes life happy, \u24d8
and money [3] is the answer for everything. \u24d9
", "comment": "[3] Lit silver
\u24d8 Ps 104:15
\u24d9 Ec 7:12"}, {"pk": 4045328, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 10, "verse": 20, "text": "Do not curse the king even in your thoughts, \u24da
and do not curse a rich person even in your bedroom, \u24db
for a bird of the sky may carry the message,
and a winged creature may report the matter.
", "comment": "\u24da Ex 22:28
\u24db 2Kg 6:12; Lk 12:3"}, {"pk": 4045329, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 11, "verse": 1, "text": "Send your bread on the surface of the water, \u24dc
for after many days you may find it.
", "comment": "\u24dc Dt 15:10; Pr 19:17; Mt 10:42; Gl 6:9-10; Heb 6:10"}, {"pk": 4045330, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 11, "verse": 2, "text": "Give a portion to seven or even to eight, \u24dd
for you don\u2019t know what disaster may happen on earth.
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 112:9; Mt 5:42; Lk 6:30; 1Tm 6:18-19"}, {"pk": 4045331, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 11, "verse": 3, "text": "If the clouds are full, they will pour out rain on the earth;
whether a tree falls to the south or the north,
the place where the tree falls, there it will lie.
"}, {"pk": 4045332, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 11, "verse": 4, "text": "One who watches the wind will not sow,
and the one who looks at the clouds will not reap.
"}, {"pk": 4045333, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 11, "verse": 5, "text": "Just as you don\u2019t know the path of the wind,
or how bones develop in [1] the womb of a pregnant woman,
so also you don\u2019t know the work of God who makes everything. \u24d0
", "comment": "[1] Or know how the life-breath comes to the bones in
\u24d0 Jb 10:10-11; Ps 139:14-16; Is 55:9; Jn 3:6-8; Rm 11:33"}, {"pk": 4045334, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 11, "verse": 6, "text": "In the morning sow your seed,
and at evening do not let your hand rest,
because you don\u2019t know which will succeed,
whether one or the other,
or if both of them will be equally good.
"}, {"pk": 4045335, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 11, "verse": 7, "text": "Light is sweet,
and it is pleasing for the eyes to see the sun. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ec 6:5; 7:11"}, {"pk": 4045336, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 11, "verse": 8, "text": "Indeed, if someone lives many years,
let him rejoice in them all,
and let him remember the days of darkness, \u24d2 since they will be many.
All that comes is futile.
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ec 12:1"}, {"pk": 4045337, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 11, "verse": 9, "text": "Rejoice, young person, while you are young,
and let your heart be glad in the days of your youth.
And walk in the ways of your heart
and in the desire of your eyes; \u24d3
but know that for all of these things God will bring you to judgment.
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ec 2:24; 3:12-13,22; 5:18; 8:15; 9:7-9"}, {"pk": 4045338, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 11, "verse": 10, "text": "Remove sorrow from your heart,
and put away pain from your flesh, \u24d4
because youth and the prime of life are fleeting.
", "comment": "\u24d4 2Co 7:1; 2Tm 2:22"}, {"pk": 4045339, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 12, "verse": 1, "text": "So remember your Creator in the days of your youth: Before the days of adversity come,
and the years approach when you will say, \u24d5
\u201cI have no delight in them\u201d;
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ec 11:8"}, {"pk": 4045340, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 12, "verse": 2, "text": "before the sun and the light are darkened, \u24d6
and the moon and the stars,
and the clouds return after [1] the rain;
", "comment": "[1] Or with
\u24d6 Is 5:30; Ezk 32:7-8"}, {"pk": 4045341, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 12, "verse": 3, "text": "on the day when the guardians of the house tremble,
and the strong men stoop,
the women who grind grain cease because they are few,
and the ones who watch through the windows see dimly, \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Gn 27:1; 48:10; 1Sm 3:2"}, {"pk": 4045342, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 12, "verse": 4, "text": "the doors at the street are shut
while the sound of the mill fades; \u24d8
when one rises at the sound of a bird,
and all the daughters of song grow faint.
", "comment": "\u24d8 Jr 25:10; Rv 18:22"}, {"pk": 4045343, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 12, "verse": 5, "text": "Also, they are afraid of heights and dangers on the road;
the almond tree blossoms,
the grasshopper loses its spring, [2]
and the caper berry has no effect;
for the mere mortal is headed to his eternal home, \u24d9
and mourners will walk around in the street; \u24da
", "comment": "\u24d9 Jb 17:13; 30:23
[2] Or grasshopper is weighed down, or grasshopper drags itself along
\u24da Jr 9:17"}, {"pk": 4045344, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 12, "verse": 6, "text": "before the silver cord is snapped, [3]
and the gold bowl is broken, \u24db
and the jar is shattered at the spring,
and the wheel is broken into the well;
", "comment": "[3] Alt Hb tradition reads removed
\u24db Zch 4:2-3"}, {"pk": 4045345, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 12, "verse": 7, "text": "and the dust returns to the earth as it once was,
and the spirit returns to God who gave it. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Gn 2:7; 3:19; Ec 3:21"}, {"pk": 4045346, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 12, "verse": 8, "text": "\u201cAbsolute futility,\u201d says the Teacher. \u201cEverything is futile.\u201d \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Ec 1:2"}, {"pk": 4045347, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 12, "verse": 9, "text": "In addition to the Teacher being a wise man, he constantly taught the people knowledge; he weighed, explored, and arranged many proverbs. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 1Kg 4:32; Pr 1:1"}, {"pk": 4045348, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 12, "verse": 10, "text": "The Teacher sought to find delightful sayings and write words of truth accurately."}, {"pk": 4045349, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 12, "verse": 11, "text": "The sayings of the wise are like cattle prods, \u24d1 and those from masters of collections are like firmly embedded nails. \u24d2 The sayings are given by one Shepherd. [4]", "comment": "\u24d2 Ezr 9:8; Is 22:23
[4] Or by a shepherd
\u24d1 Pr 1:6; 22:17"}, {"pk": 4045350, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 12, "verse": 12, "text": "But beyond these, my son, be warned: there is no end to the making of many books, \u24d3 and much study wearies the body. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Ec 1:18
\u24d3 1Kg 4:32-33; Jn 21:25"}, {"pk": 4045351, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 12, "verse": 13, "text": "When all has been heard, the conclusion of the matter is this: fear God \u24d5 and keep his commands, because this is for all [5] humanity. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d5 Pr 1:7; Ec 3:14; 5:7; 7:18; 8:12-13
\u24d6 Ps 97:5; Ac 4:12; Rm 10:12
[5] Or is the whole duty of"}, {"pk": 4045352, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 21, "chapter": 12, "verse": 14, "text": "For God will bring every act to judgment, \u24d7 including every hidden thing, whether good or evil.", "comment": "\u24d7 Ec 3:17; 11:9; Rv 20:12"}, {"pk": 4045353, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 1, "verse": 1, "text": "The Song of Songs, which is Solomon\u2019s. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 1Kg 4:32"}, {"pk": 4045354, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 1, "verse": 2, "text": "Oh, that he would kiss me with the kisses of his mouth!
For your caresses [1] are more delightful than wine. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Sg 4:10
[1] Or acts of love"}, {"pk": 4045355, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 1, "verse": 3, "text": "The fragrance of your perfume is intoxicating; \u24da
your name is perfume poured out. \u24db
No wonder young women [2] adore you.
", "comment": "\u24db Ec 7:1
[2] Or wonder virgins
\u24da Jn 12:3"}, {"pk": 4045356, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 1, "verse": 4, "text": "Take me with you \u24dc \u2009\u2014\u2009let\u2019s hurry.
Oh, that the king would bring [3] me to his chambers.
We will rejoice and be glad in you;
we will celebrate your caresses more than wine.
It is only right that they adore you.
", "comment": "[3] Or The king has brought
\u24dc Hs 11:4"}, {"pk": 4045357, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 1, "verse": 5, "text": "Daughters of Jerusalem, \u24dd
I am dark like the tents of Kedar, \u24d0
yet lovely \u24d1 like the curtains of Solomon.
", "comment": "\u24dd Sg 2:7; 3:5,10; 5:8,16; 8:4
\u24d0 Ps 120:5; Is 60:7
\u24d1 Sg 2:14; 4:3; 6:4"}, {"pk": 4045358, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 1, "verse": 6, "text": "Do not stare at me because I am dark,
for the sun has gazed on me.
My mother\u2019s sons were angry with me; \u24d2
they made me take care of the vineyards. \u24d3
I have not taken care of my own vineyard.
", "comment": "\u24d3 Sg 8:11
\u24d2 Ps 69:8"}, {"pk": 4045359, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 1, "verse": 7, "text": "Tell me, you whom I love: \u24d4
Where do you pasture your sheep? \u24d5
Where do you let them rest at noon? \u24d6
Why should I be like one who veils herself [4]
beside the flocks of your companions? \u24d7
", "comment": "[4] Or who wanders
\u24d4 Sg 3:1-4
\u24d5 Sg 2:16; 6:3
\u24d6 Is 13:20; Jr 33:12
\u24d7 Sg 8:13"}, {"pk": 4045360, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 1, "verse": 8, "text": "[5] If you do not know,
most beautiful of women, \u24d8
follow [6] the tracks of the flock,
and pasture your young goats
near the shepherds\u2019 tents.
", "comment": "[5] Some understand the young women to be the speakers in this verse.
\u24d8 Sg 5:9; 6:1
[6] Lit go out for yourself into"}, {"pk": 4045361, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 1, "verse": 9, "text": "I compare you, my darling, \u24d9
to a [7] mare among Pharaoh\u2019s chariots. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24d9 Sg 1:15
\u24da 2Ch 1:16-17
[7] Lit my"}, {"pk": 4045362, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 1, "verse": 10, "text": "Your cheeks are beautiful with jewelry, \u24db
your neck with its necklace.
", "comment": "\u24db Sg 5:13"}, {"pk": 4045363, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 1, "verse": 11, "text": "We will make gold jewelry for you,
accented with silver.
"}, {"pk": 4045364, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 1, "verse": 12, "text": "While the king is on his couch, [8]
my perfume [9] releases its fragrance. \u24dc
", "comment": "[8] Or is at his table
[9] Lit nard
\u24dc Sg 4:14; Mk 14:3; Jn 12:3"}, {"pk": 4045365, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 1, "verse": 13, "text": "The one I love is a sachet of myrrh to me, \u24dd
spending the night between my breasts.
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 45:8; Jn 19:39"}, {"pk": 4045366, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 1, "verse": 14, "text": "The one I love is a cluster of henna blossoms to me, \u24d0
in the vineyards of En-gedi. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 1Sm 23:29
\u24d0 Sg 4:13"}, {"pk": 4045367, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 1, "verse": 15, "text": "How beautiful you are, my darling.
How very beautiful!
Your eyes are doves. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Sg 4:1"}, {"pk": 4045368, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 1, "verse": 16, "text": "How handsome you are, my love. \u24d3
How delightful!
Our bed is verdant;
", "comment": "\u24d3 Sg 2:3"}, {"pk": 4045369, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 1, "verse": 17, "text": "the beams of our house are cedars,
and our rafters are cypresses. [10]
", "comment": "[10] Or firs, or pines"}, {"pk": 4045370, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 2, "verse": 1, "text": "I am a wildflower [1] of Sharon,
a lily [2] of the valleys. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Sg 5:13; 7:2; Hs 14:5
[2] Or lotus
[1] Traditionally rose"}, {"pk": 4045371, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 2, "verse": 2, "text": "Like a lily among thorns,
so is my darling among the young women.
"}, {"pk": 4045372, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 2, "verse": 3, "text": "Like an apricot [3] tree among the trees of the forest,
so is my love among the young men.
I delight to sit in his shade,
and his fruit is sweet to my taste.
", "comment": "[3] Or apple"}, {"pk": 4045373, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 2, "verse": 4, "text": "He brought me to the banquet hall, [4] \u24d5
and he looked on me with love. [5] \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 20:5
\u24d5 Sg 1:4
[4] Lit the house of wine
[5] Or and his banner over me is love"}, {"pk": 4045374, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 2, "verse": 5, "text": "Sustain me with raisins;
refresh me with apricots, [6]
for I am lovesick. \u24d7
", "comment": "[6] Or apples
\u24d7 Sg 5:8"}, {"pk": 4045375, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 2, "verse": 6, "text": "May his left hand be under my head,
and his right arm embrace me. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Sg 8:3"}, {"pk": 4045376, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 2, "verse": 7, "text": "Young women of Jerusalem, I charge you
by the gazelles and the wild does of the field,
do not stir up or awaken love
until the appropriate time. [7] \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Sg 3:5; 5:8; 8:4
[7] Lit until it pleases"}, {"pk": 4045377, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 2, "verse": 8, "text": "Listen! My love is approaching.
Look! Here he comes,
leaping over the mountains, \u24da
bounding over the hills.
", "comment": "\u24da Is 52:7"}, {"pk": 4045378, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 2, "verse": 9, "text": "My love is like a gazelle
or a young stag. \u24db
See, he is standing behind our wall,
gazing through the windows,
peering through the lattice.
", "comment": "\u24db Sg 2:17; 8:14"}, {"pk": 4045379, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 2, "verse": 10, "text": "My love calls to me:
Arise, \u24dc my darling.
Come away, my beautiful one.
", "comment": "\u24dc Sg 2:13"}, {"pk": 4045380, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 2, "verse": 11, "text": "For now the winter is past;
the rain has ended and gone away.
"}, {"pk": 4045381, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 2, "verse": 12, "text": "The blossoms appear in the countryside.
The time of singing [8] has come,
and the turtledove\u2019s cooing is heard in our land. \u24dd
", "comment": "[8] Or pruning
\u24dd Jr 8:7"}, {"pk": 4045382, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 2, "verse": 13, "text": "The fig tree ripens its figs; \u24d0
the blossoming vines give off their fragrance. \u24d1
Arise, my darling.
Come away, my beautiful one.
", "comment": "\u24d1 Sg 7:12
\u24d0 Mt 24:32"}, {"pk": 4045383, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 2, "verse": 14, "text": "My dove, \u24d2 in the clefts of the rock, \u24d3
in the crevices of the cliff,
let me see your face, [9]
let me hear your voice; \u24d4
for your voice is sweet,
and your face is lovely. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d4 Sg 8:13
[9] Or form
\u24d5 Sg 1:5
\u24d2 Sg 5:2; 6:9
\u24d3 Jr 48:28"}, {"pk": 4045384, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 2, "verse": 15, "text": "[10] Catch the foxes for us \u24d6 \u2009\u2014
the little foxes that ruin the vineyards\u2009\u2014
for our vineyards are in bloom. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Sg 2:13
\u24d6 Ezk 13:4
[10] The speaker could be the woman, the man, or both."}, {"pk": 4045385, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 2, "verse": 16, "text": "My love is mine and I am his; \u24d8
he feeds among the lilies.
", "comment": "\u24d8 Sg 6:3; 7:10; 8:6"}, {"pk": 4045386, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 2, "verse": 17, "text": "Until the day breaks [11]
and the shadows flee,
turn around, my love, and be like a gazelle
or a young stag \u24d9 on the divided mountains. [12] \u24da
", "comment": "[11] Lit breathes
\u24d9 Sg 2:9
[12] Or the Bether mountains, or the mountains of spices; Hb obscure
\u24da Sg 4:5-6; 8:14"}, {"pk": 4045387, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 3, "verse": 1, "text": "In my bed at night [1]
I sought the one I love; \u24db
I sought him, but did not find him. [2] \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Sg 5:6
[1] Or bed night after night
\u24db Sg 1:7
[2] LXX adds I called him, but he did not answer me"}, {"pk": 4045388, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 3, "verse": 2, "text": "I will arise now and go about the city,
through the streets and the plazas. \u24dd
I will seek the one I love.
I sought him, but did not find him.
", "comment": "\u24dd Jr 5:1"}, {"pk": 4045389, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 3, "verse": 3, "text": "The guards who go about the city found me. \u24d0
I asked them, \u201cHave you seen the one I love?\u201d
", "comment": "\u24d0 Sg 5:7"}, {"pk": 4045390, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 3, "verse": 4, "text": "I had just passed them
when I found the one I love.
I held on to him and would not let him go
until I brought him to my mother\u2019s house \u24d1 \u2009\u2014
to the chamber of the one who conceived me.
", "comment": "\u24d1 Sg 8:2"}, {"pk": 4045391, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 3, "verse": 5, "text": "Young women of Jerusalem, I charge you
by the gazelles and the wild does of the field,
do not stir up or awaken love
until the appropriate time. [3] \u24d2
", "comment": "[3] Lit until it pleases
\u24d2 Sg 2:7; 5:8; 8:4"}, {"pk": 4045392, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 3, "verse": 6, "text": "Who is this \u24d3 coming up from the wilderness
like columns of smoke,
scented with myrrh and frankincense \u24d4
from every fragrant powder of the merchant?
", "comment": "\u24d3 Sg 6:10; 8:5
\u24d4 Sg 4:6,14"}, {"pk": 4045393, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 3, "verse": 7, "text": "Look! Solomon\u2019s bed
surrounded by sixty warriors
from the mighty men of Israel.
"}, {"pk": 4045394, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 3, "verse": 8, "text": "All of them are skilled with swords
and trained in warfare.
Each has his sword at his side \u24d5
to guard against the terror of the night. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 45:3
\u24d6 Ps 91:5"}, {"pk": 4045395, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 3, "verse": 9, "text": "King Solomon made a carriage for himself
with wood from Lebanon.
"}, {"pk": 4045396, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 3, "verse": 10, "text": "He made its posts of silver,
its back [4] of gold,
and its seat of purple.
Its interior is inlaid with love [5]
by the young women of Jerusalem. \u24d7
", "comment": "[4] Or base, or canopy
[5] Or leather
\u24d7 Sg 1:5"}, {"pk": 4045397, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 3, "verse": 11, "text": "Go out, young women of Zion, \u24d8
and gaze at King Solomon,
wearing the crown his mother placed on him
on the day of his wedding \u24d9 \u2009\u2014
the day of his heart\u2019s rejoicing.
", "comment": "\u24d8 Is 3:16-17; 4:4
\u24d9 Is 62:5"}, {"pk": 4045398, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 4, "verse": 1, "text": "How beautiful you are, my darling.
How very beautiful!
Behind your veil,
your eyes are doves. \u24da
Your hair is like a flock of goats
streaming down Mount Gilead. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Sg 6:5
\u24da Sg 1:15; 5:12"}, {"pk": 4045399, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 4, "verse": 2, "text": "Your teeth are like a flock of newly shorn sheep
coming up from washing,
each one bearing twins,
and none has lost its young. [1] \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Sg 6:6
[1] Lit and no one bereaved among them"}, {"pk": 4045400, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 4, "verse": 3, "text": "Your lips are like a scarlet cord, \u24dd
and your mouth [2] is lovely.
Behind your veil,
your brow [3] is like a slice of pomegranate. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Sg 6:7
[2] Or speech
[3] Or temple, or cheek, or lips
\u24dd Jos 2:18"}, {"pk": 4045401, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 4, "verse": 4, "text": "Your neck is like the tower of David, \u24d1
constructed in layers.
A thousand shields are hung on it\u2009\u2014
all of them shields of warriors.
", "comment": "\u24d1 Sg 7:4"}, {"pk": 4045402, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 4, "verse": 5, "text": "Your breasts are like two fawns,
twins of a gazelle, \u24d2 that feed among the lilies.
", "comment": "\u24d2 Sg 7:3"}, {"pk": 4045403, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 4, "verse": 6, "text": "Until the day breaks [4]
and the shadows flee, \u24d3
I will make my way to the mountain of myrrh
and the hill of frankincense. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d3 Sg 2:17
\u24d4 Sg 3:6; 4:14
[4] Lit breathes"}, {"pk": 4045404, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 4, "verse": 7, "text": "You are absolutely beautiful, \u24d5 my darling;
there is no imperfection in you.
", "comment": "\u24d5 Sg 1:15; Eph 5:27"}, {"pk": 4045405, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 4, "verse": 8, "text": "Come with me from Lebanon, [5] \u24d6 my bride; \u24d7
come with me from Lebanon!
Descend from the peak of Amana,
from the summit of Senir and Hermon, \u24d8
from the dens of the lions,
from the mountains of the leopards.
", "comment": "\u24d6 1Kg 4:33
[5] In Hb, the word for Lebanon is similar to \u201cfrankincense\u201d in Sg 4:6,14,15.
\u24d7 Is 62:5
\u24d8 Dt 3:9; 1Ch 5:23"}, {"pk": 4045406, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 4, "verse": 9, "text": "You have captured my heart, \u24d9 my sister, \u24da my bride.
You have captured my heart with one glance of your eyes,
with one jewel of your necklace.
", "comment": "\u24da Sg 5:1-2
\u24d9 Sg 6:5; 7:5"}, {"pk": 4045407, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 4, "verse": 10, "text": "How delightful your caresses are, my sister, my bride.
Your caresses are much better than wine, \u24db
and the fragrance of your perfume than any balsam.
", "comment": "\u24db Sg 1:2,4"}, {"pk": 4045408, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 4, "verse": 11, "text": "Your lips drip sweetness like the honeycomb, my bride. \u24dc
Honey and milk \u24dd are under your tongue.
The fragrance of your garments is like the fragrance of Lebanon.
", "comment": "\u24dc Pr 5:3
\u24dd Ex 3:8,17; Nm 14:8; 16:13-14"}, {"pk": 4045409, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 4, "verse": 12, "text": "My sister, my bride, you are a locked garden\u2009\u2014
a locked garden [6] and a sealed spring. \u24d0
", "comment": "[6] Some Hb mss read locked fountain
\u24d0 1Kg 21:8; Est 8:10; Jb 9:7"}, {"pk": 4045410, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 4, "verse": 13, "text": "Your branches are a paradise [7] of pomegranates
with choicest fruits; \u24d1
henna with nard,
", "comment": "[7] Or park, or orchard
\u24d1 Sg 7:13"}, {"pk": 4045411, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 4, "verse": 14, "text": "nard and saffron, calamus and cinnamon, \u24d2
with all the trees of frankincense, \u24d3
myrrh and aloes, \u24d4
with all the best spices.
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ex 30:23
\u24d3 Sg 4:6
\u24d4 Sg 3:6; Jn 19:39"}, {"pk": 4045412, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 4, "verse": 15, "text": "You are a garden spring,
a well of flowing water \u24d5
streaming from Lebanon.
", "comment": "\u24d5 Gn 26:19; Lv 14:5; Jr 2:13"}, {"pk": 4045413, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 4, "verse": 16, "text": "Awaken, \u24d6 north wind;
come, south wind.
Blow on my garden,
and spread the fragrance of its spices.
Let my love come to his garden
and eat its choicest fruits. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d6 Sg 2:7; 3:5; 8:4
\u24d7 Sg 7:13"}, {"pk": 4045414, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 5, "verse": 1, "text": "I have come to my garden\u2009\u2014\u2009my sister, my bride.
I gather [1] my myrrh with my spices.
I eat my honeycomb with my honey.
I drink my wine with my milk.
Eat, friends!
Drink, be intoxicated with caresses! [2] \u24d8
", "comment": "[1] Lit pluck
[2] Or Drink your fill, lovers
\u24d8 Pr 5:19"}, {"pk": 4045415, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 5, "verse": 2, "text": "I was sleeping, but my heart was awake.
A sound! My love was knocking! \u24d9
Open to me, my sister, my darling,
my dove, my perfect one.
For my head is drenched with dew,
my hair with droplets of the night.
", "comment": "\u24d9 Sg 2:8"}, {"pk": 4045416, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 5, "verse": 3, "text": "I have taken off my clothing. \u24da
How can I put it back on?
I have washed my feet.
How can I get them dirty?
", "comment": "\u24da Lk 11:7"}, {"pk": 4045417, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 5, "verse": 4, "text": "My love thrust his hand through the opening,
and my feelings were stirred for him.
"}, {"pk": 4045418, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 5, "verse": 5, "text": "I rose to open for my love.
My hands dripped with myrrh, \u24db
my fingers with flowing myrrh
on the handles of the bolt.
", "comment": "\u24db Sg 5:13"}, {"pk": 4045419, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 5, "verse": 6, "text": "I opened to my love,
but my love had turned and gone away.
My heart sank [3] because he had left. [4]
I sought him, but did not find him. \u24dc
I called him, but he did not answer.
", "comment": "[4] Or spoken
\u24dc Sg 3:1-2
[3] Lit My soul went out"}, {"pk": 4045420, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 5, "verse": 7, "text": "The guards who go about the city found me. \u24dd
They beat and wounded me;
they took my cloak [5] from me\u2009\u2014
the guardians of the walls. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24dd Sg 3:3
[5] Or veil, or shawl
\u24d0 Sg 8:9-10"}, {"pk": 4045421, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 5, "verse": 8, "text": "Young women of Jerusalem, I charge you, \u24d1
if you find my love,
tell him that I am lovesick. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d1 Sg 2:7; 3:5; 8:4
\u24d2 Sg 2:5"}, {"pk": 4045422, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 5, "verse": 9, "text": "What makes the one you love better than another,
most beautiful of women? \u24d3
What makes him better than another,
that you would give us this charge?
", "comment": "\u24d3 Sg 1:8; 6:1"}, {"pk": 4045423, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 5, "verse": 10, "text": "My love is fit and strong, [6] \u24d4
notable among ten thousand. \u24d5
", "comment": "[6] Or is radiant and ruddy
\u24d4 1Sm 16:12
\u24d5 Ps 45:2"}, {"pk": 4045424, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 5, "verse": 11, "text": "His head is purest gold.
His hair is wavy [7] \u24d6
and black as a raven.
", "comment": "[7] Or is like palm leaves; Hb obscure
\u24d6 Sg 5:2"}, {"pk": 4045425, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 5, "verse": 12, "text": "His eyes are like doves \u24d7
beside flowing streams,
washed in milk
and set like jewels. [8]
", "comment": "\u24d7 Sg 1:15; 4:1
[8] Lit milk sitting in fullness"}, {"pk": 4045426, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 5, "verse": 13, "text": "His cheeks \u24d8 are like beds of spice,
mounds of [9] perfume.
His lips are lilies,
dripping with flowing myrrh. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d8 Sg 1:10
[9] LXX, Vg read spice, yielding
\u24d9 Sg 5:5"}, {"pk": 4045427, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 5, "verse": 14, "text": "His arms [10] are rods of gold
set [11] with beryl. \u24da
His body [12] is an ivory panel
covered with lapis lazuli. \u24db
", "comment": "[10] Lit hands
[11] Lit filled; Sg 5:2,12
\u24da Ex 28:20; 39:13; Ezk 1:16
[12] Lit abdomen
\u24db Ex 24:10"}, {"pk": 4045428, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 5, "verse": 15, "text": "His legs are alabaster pillars
set on pedestals of pure gold.
His presence is like Lebanon, \u24dc
as majestic as the cedars. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dc Sg 7:4-5
\u24dd 1Kg 4:33"}, {"pk": 4045429, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 5, "verse": 16, "text": "His mouth is sweetness.
He is absolutely desirable. \u24d0
This is my love, and this is my friend,
young women of Jerusalem.
", "comment": "\u24d0 Sg 4:7"}, {"pk": 4045430, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 6, "verse": 1, "text": "Where has your love gone,
most beautiful of women?
Which way has he [1] turned?
We will seek him with you.
", "comment": "[1] Lit your love"}, {"pk": 4045431, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 6, "verse": 2, "text": "My love has gone down to his garden, \u24d1
to beds of spice, \u24d2
to feed in the gardens \u24d3
and gather lilies. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d1 Sg 4:16; 5:1
\u24d2 Sg 5:13
\u24d3 Sg 1:7
\u24d4 Sg 2:1"}, {"pk": 4045432, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 6, "verse": 3, "text": "I am my love\u2019s and my love is mine; \u24d5
he feeds among the lilies.
", "comment": "\u24d5 Sg 2:16; 7:10; 8:6"}, {"pk": 4045433, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 6, "verse": 4, "text": "You are as beautiful as Tirzah, my darling,
lovely as Jerusalem,
awe-inspiring as an army with banners. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Nm 2:2-3; Sg 6:10"}, {"pk": 4045434, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 6, "verse": 5, "text": "Turn your eyes away from me,
for they captivate me. \u24d7
Your hair is like a flock of goats
streaming down from Gilead. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d7 Sg 4:9
\u24d8 Sg 4:1"}, {"pk": 4045435, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 6, "verse": 6, "text": "Your teeth are like a flock of ewes
coming up from washing,
each one having a twin,
and not one missing. [2] \u24d9
", "comment": "[2] Lit and no one bereaved among them
\u24d9 Sg 4:2"}, {"pk": 4045436, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 6, "verse": 7, "text": "Behind your veil, \u24da
your brow [3] is like a slice of pomegranate.
", "comment": "\u24da Sg 4:3
[3] Or temple, or cheek, or lips"}, {"pk": 4045437, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 6, "verse": 8, "text": "There are sixty queens
and eighty concubines \u24db
and young women [4] without number.
", "comment": "\u24db 1Kg 11:3
[4] Or and virgins; Sg 1:3"}, {"pk": 4045438, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 6, "verse": 9, "text": "But my dove, \u24dc my virtuous one, is unique; \u24dd
she is the favorite of her mother,
perfect to the one who gave her birth.
Women see her and declare her fortunate; \u24d0
queens and concubines also, and they sing her praises:
", "comment": "\u24dc Sg 2:14; 5:2
\u24dd Pr 31:29
\u24d0 Gn 30:13"}, {"pk": 4045439, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 6, "verse": 10, "text": "Who is this \u24d1 who shines like the dawn,
as beautiful as the moon,
bright as the sun,
awe-inspiring as an army with banners? \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Sg 6:4
\u24d1 Sg 3:6; 8:5"}, {"pk": 4045440, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 6, "verse": 11, "text": "I came down to the walnut grove
to see the blossoms of the valley,
to see if the vines were budding \u24d3
and the pomegranates blooming.
", "comment": "\u24d3 Sg 7:12"}, {"pk": 4045441, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 6, "verse": 12, "text": "I didn\u2019t know what was happening to me.
I felt like I was
in a chariot with a nobleman. [5]
", "comment": "[5] Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4045442, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 6, "verse": 13, "text": "Come back, come back, Shulammite! [6]
Come back, come back, that we may look at you!
How you gaze at the Shulammite,
as you look at the dance \u24d4 of the two camps! [7] \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Gn 32:2; 2Sm 17:24
[6] Or the perfect one, or the peaceable one
\u24d4 Jdg 21:21
[7] Or dance of Mahanaim"}, {"pk": 4045443, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 7, "verse": 1, "text": "How beautiful are your sandaled feet, princess! [1] \u24d6
The curves of your thighs are like jewelry,
the handiwork of a master.
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 45:13
[1] Lit daughter of a nobleman, or prince"}, {"pk": 4045444, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 7, "verse": 2, "text": "Your navel is a rounded bowl;
it never lacks mixed wine.
Your belly is a mound of wheat
surrounded by lilies.
"}, {"pk": 4045445, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 7, "verse": 3, "text": "Your breasts are like two fawns,
twins of a gazelle. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Sg 4:5"}, {"pk": 4045446, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 7, "verse": 4, "text": "Your neck is like a tower of ivory, \u24d8
your eyes like pools in Heshbon
by Bath-rabbim\u2019s gate.
Your nose is like the tower of Lebanon
looking toward Damascus.
", "comment": "\u24d8 Sg 4:4"}, {"pk": 4045447, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 7, "verse": 5, "text": "Your head crowns you [2] like Mount Carmel,
the hair of your head like purple cloth\u2009\u2014
a king could be held captive \u24d9 in your tresses.
", "comment": "\u24d9 Sg 4:9
[2] Lit head upon you is"}, {"pk": 4045448, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 7, "verse": 6, "text": "How beautiful you are and how pleasant, \u24da
my love, with such delights!
", "comment": "\u24da Sg 1:15-16"}, {"pk": 4045449, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 7, "verse": 7, "text": "Your stature is like a palm tree;
your breasts are clusters of fruit.
"}, {"pk": 4045450, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 7, "verse": 8, "text": "I said, \u201cI will climb the palm tree
and take hold of its fruit.\u201d \u24db
May your breasts be like clusters of grapes,
and the fragrance of your breath like apricots. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24db Pr 5:19
\u24dc Sg 2:3"}, {"pk": 4045451, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 7, "verse": 9, "text": "Your mouth [3] is like fine wine \u24dd \u2009\u2014
flowing smoothly for my love,
gliding past my lips and teeth! [4]
", "comment": "[4] LXX, Syr, Vg; MT reads past lips of sleepers
\u24dd Sg 5:16
[3] Lit palate"}, {"pk": 4045452, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 7, "verse": 10, "text": "I am my love\u2019s,
and his desire \u24d0 is for me. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d0 Gn 3:16; 4:7
\u24d1 Sg 2:16; 6:3; 8:6"}, {"pk": 4045453, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 7, "verse": 11, "text": "Come, my love,
let\u2019s go to the field;
let\u2019s spend the night among the henna blossoms. [5]
", "comment": "[5] Or the villages"}, {"pk": 4045454, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 7, "verse": 12, "text": "Let\u2019s go early to the vineyards;
let\u2019s see if the vine has budded,
if the blossom has opened,
if the pomegranates are in bloom. \u24d2
There I will give you my caresses.
", "comment": "\u24d2 Sg 6:11"}, {"pk": 4045455, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 7, "verse": 13, "text": "The mandrakes \u24d3 give off a fragrance,
and at our doors is every delicacy,
both new and old.
I have treasured them up for you, my love.
", "comment": "\u24d3 Gn 30:14-16"}, {"pk": 4045456, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 8, "verse": 1, "text": "If only I could treat you like my brother, [1]
one who nursed at my mother\u2019s breasts,
I would find you in public and kiss you,
and no one would scorn me.
", "comment": "[1] Lit Would that you were like a brother to me"}, {"pk": 4045457, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 8, "verse": 2, "text": "I would lead you, I would take you,
to the house of my mother \u24d4 who taught me. [2]
I would give you spiced wine to drink
from the juice of my pomegranate.
", "comment": "[2] LXX adds and into the chamber of the one who bore me
\u24d4 Sg 3:4"}, {"pk": 4045458, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 8, "verse": 3, "text": "May his left hand be under my head,
and his right arm embrace me. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Sg 2:6"}, {"pk": 4045459, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 8, "verse": 4, "text": "Young women of Jerusalem, I charge you,
do not stir up or awaken love
until the appropriate time. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Sg 2:7; 3:5"}, {"pk": 4045460, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 8, "verse": 5, "text": "Who is this \u24d7 coming up from the wilderness,
leaning on the one she loves?
I awakened you under the apricot tree. \u24d8
There your mother conceived you;
there she conceived and gave you birth.
", "comment": "\u24d7 Sg 3:6; 6:10
\u24d8 Sg 2:3"}, {"pk": 4045461, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 8, "verse": 6, "text": "Set me as a seal on your heart,
as a seal on your arm. \u24d9
For love is as strong as death; \u24da
jealousy is as unrelenting as Sheol.
Love\u2019s flames are fiery flames \u24db \u2009\u2014
an almighty flame! [3]
", "comment": "\u24da Rm 8:38-39; 1Co 13:8
\u24d9 Sg 2:16; 6:3; 7:10
[3] Or the blaze of the LORD
\u24db Dt 32:21-22; Pr 6:34; 27:4"}, {"pk": 4045462, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 8, "verse": 7, "text": "A huge torrent cannot extinguish love;
rivers cannot sweep it away.
If a man were to give all his wealth [4] for love, \u24dc
it would be utterly scorned.
", "comment": "\u24dc Pr 6:35
[4] Litall the wealth of his house"}, {"pk": 4045463, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 8, "verse": 8, "text": "Our sister is young;
she has no breasts. \u24dd
What will we do for our sister
on the day she is spoken for?
", "comment": "\u24dd Ezk 16:7"}, {"pk": 4045464, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 8, "verse": 9, "text": "If she is a wall,
we will build a silver barricade on her.
If she is a door,
we will enclose her with cedar planks. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 1Kg 6:15"}, {"pk": 4045465, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 8, "verse": 10, "text": "I am [5] a wall
and my breasts like towers.
So in his eyes I have become
like one who finds [6] peace. [7]
", "comment": "[7] In Hb, the word for peace sounds similar to Solomon and Shulammite.
[6] Or brings
[5] Or was"}, {"pk": 4045466, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 8, "verse": 11, "text": "Solomon owned a vineyard in Baal-hamon. \u24d1
He leased the vineyard to tenants. \u24d2
Each was to bring for his fruit
one thousand pieces of silver. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d2 Mt 21:33
\u24d1 Ec 2:4
\u24d3 Is 7:23"}, {"pk": 4045467, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 8, "verse": 12, "text": "I have my own vineyard. [8] \u24d4
The one thousand are for you, Solomon,
but two hundred for those who take care of its fruits.
", "comment": "[8] Lit My vineyard, which is mine, is before me; Sg 1:6
\u24d4 Sg 1:6"}, {"pk": 4045468, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 8, "verse": 13, "text": "You [9] who dwell in the gardens,
companions \u24d5 are listening for your voice;
let me hear you! \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d5 Sg 1:7
[9] In Hb, the word for You is feminine.
\u24d6 Sg 2:14"}, {"pk": 4045469, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 22, "chapter": 8, "verse": 14, "text": "Run away with me, [10] my love,
and be like a gazelle
or a young stag
on the mountains of spices. \u24d7
", "comment": "[10] Lit Flee
\u24d7 Sg 2:17"}, {"pk": 4045470, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 1, "verse": 1, "text": "The vision \u24d8 concerning Judah and Jerusalem that Isaiah \u24d9 son of Amoz saw during the reigns [1] [2] of Kings Uzziah, \u24da Jotham, \u24db Ahaz, \u24dc and Hezekiah \u24dd of Judah. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d8 Pr 29:18; Dn 8:1; Ob 1; Nah 1:1; Hab 2:2-3
[2] ca 792\u2013686 BC
[1] Lit saw in the days
\u24d9 Is 2:1; 13:1
\u24db 2Kg 15:32-38
\u24da 2Ch 26:3-5
\u24dc 2Kg 16:1-4
\u24dd 2Kg 18:1-8
\u24d0 Hs 1:1; Mc 1:1"}, {"pk": 4045471, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 1, "verse": 2, "text": "Listen, heavens, and pay attention, earth, \u24d1
for the LORD has spoken:
\u201cI have raised children [3] and brought them up,
but they have rebelled against me. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d1 Dt 4:26; 32:1; Is 30:1; Mc 1:2
[3] Or sons, also in v. 4
\u24d2 Is 30:1"}, {"pk": 4045472, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 1, "verse": 3, "text": "The ox knows its owner,
and the donkey its master\u2019s feeding trough,
but Israel does not know;
my people do not understand.\u201d \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Jr 8:7"}, {"pk": 4045473, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 1, "verse": 4, "text": "Oh sinful nation,
people weighed down with iniquity, \u24d4
brood of evildoers, \u24d5
depraved children!
They have abandoned \u24d6 the LORD;
they have despised \u24d7 the Holy One of Israel; \u24d8
they have turned their backs on him.
", "comment": "\u24d7 Nm 14:11; Dt 31:20; Pr 5:12; Is 5:24
\u24d6 Dt 4:31
\u24d8 Is 5:19,24; 10:20; 12:6; 29:19; 30:11-15
\u24d4 Is 13:11
\u24d5 Is 14:20; Mt 3:7"}, {"pk": 4045474, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 1, "verse": 5, "text": "Why do you want more beatings?
Why do you keep on rebelling?
The whole head is hurt,
and the whole heart is sick.
"}, {"pk": 4045475, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 1, "verse": 6, "text": "From the sole of the foot even to the head, \u24d9
no spot is uninjured \u24da \u2009\u2014
wounds, welts, and festering sores
not cleansed, bandaged,
or soothed with oil.
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 38:3
\u24d9 Jb 2:7"}, {"pk": 4045476, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 1, "verse": 7, "text": "Your land is desolate,
your cities burned down; \u24db
foreigners devour your fields
right in front of you\u2009\u2014
a desolation, like a place demolished by foreigners.
", "comment": "\u24db Lv 26:33; Dt 28:51-52; Is 6:11-12; Jr 44:6"}, {"pk": 4045477, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 1, "verse": 8, "text": "Daughter Zion \u24dc is abandoned
like a shelter in a vineyard,
like a shack in a cucumber field,
like a besieged city.
", "comment": "\u24dc Is 10:32; 37:22; Zch 2:10; 9:9"}, {"pk": 4045478, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 1, "verse": 9, "text": "If the LORD of Armies \u24dd
had not left us a few survivors, \u24d0
we would be like Sodom,
we would resemble Gomorrah. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24dd 1Sm 17:45
\u24d1 Gn 19:24-25; Is 3:9; 13:19; Rm 9:29
\u24d0 Is 10:21-22"}, {"pk": 4045479, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 1, "verse": 10, "text": "Hear the word of the LORD, \u24d2
you rulers of Sodom!
Listen to the instruction of our God,
you people of Gomorrah! \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d2 Is 28:14
\u24d3 Is 3:9; Ezk 16:46-49,55; Rv 11:8"}, {"pk": 4045480, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 1, "verse": 11, "text": "\u201cWhat are all your sacrifices to me?\u201d
asks the LORD.
\u201cI have had enough of burnt offerings and rams
and the fat of well-fed cattle;
I have no desire for the blood of bulls,
lambs, or male goats. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 1Sm 15:22; Jr 6:20; Hs 6:6; Am 5:21-24; Mt 23:23; Mk 12:33"}, {"pk": 4045481, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 1, "verse": 12, "text": "When you come to appear before me,
who requires this from you\u2009\u2014
this trampling of my courts?
"}, {"pk": 4045482, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 1, "verse": 13, "text": "Stop bringing useless offerings. \u24d5
Your incense is detestable to me.
New Moons and Sabbaths, \u24d6
and the calling of solemn assemblies \u24d7 \u2009\u2014
I cannot stand iniquity \u24d8 with a festival.
", "comment": "\u24d6 Nm 28:11; 1Ch 23:31
\u24d5 Mal 1:10
\u24d7 Ex 12:16; Lv 23:36
\u24d8 Is 13:11"}, {"pk": 4045483, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 1, "verse": 14, "text": "I hate your New Moons and prescribed festivals.
They have become a burden to me;
I am tired of putting up with them.
"}, {"pk": 4045484, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 1, "verse": 15, "text": "When you spread out your hands in prayer, \u24d9
I will refuse to look at you;
even if you offer countless prayers,
I will not listen. \u24da
Your hands are covered with blood. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24da Is 59:2; Jr 7:16; Ezk 8:18; Am 5:23; Hab 1:2; Zch 7:13
\u24d9 1Kg 8:22
\u24db Pr 1:28; Is 59:1-3; Mc 3:4"}, {"pk": 4045485, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 1, "verse": 16, "text": "\u201cWash yourselves. Cleanse yourselves. \u24dc
Remove your evil deeds from my sight.
Stop doing evil. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Jr 25:5
\u24dc Ps 26:6; Is 4:4; 52:11"}, {"pk": 4045486, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 1, "verse": 17, "text": "Learn to do what is good.
Pursue justice. \u24d0
Correct the oppressor. [4]
Defend the rights of the fatherless.
Plead the widow\u2019s cause.
", "comment": "\u24d0 Dt 16:20; 1Kg 3:11; Ps 89:14; Is 10:2; 11:4; Am 5:15; Zch 7:9
[4] Or Aid the oppressed"}, {"pk": 4045487, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 1, "verse": 18, "text": "\u201cCome, let us settle this,\u201d \u24d1
says the LORD.
\u201cThough your sins are scarlet,
they will be as white as snow; \u24d2
though they are crimson red,
they will be like wool.
", "comment": "\u24d1 Is 41:1,21; 43:26; Mc 6:2
\u24d2 Ps 51:7; Is 43:25; 44:22; Rv 7:14"}, {"pk": 4045488, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 1, "verse": 19, "text": "If you are willing and obedient,
you will eat the good things of the land. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Dt 30:15-20"}, {"pk": 4045489, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 1, "verse": 20, "text": "But if you refuse and rebel,
you will be devoured by the sword.\u201d \u24d4
For the mouth of the LORD has spoken. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Is 24:3; 40:5; 58:14; Mc 4:4
\u24d4 Jr 12:12"}, {"pk": 4045490, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 1, "verse": 21, "text": "The faithful town\u2009\u2014
what an adulteress [5] she has become!
She was once full of justice.
Righteousness once dwelt in her,
but now, murderers!
", "comment": "[5] Or prostitute"}, {"pk": 4045491, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 1, "verse": 22, "text": "Your silver has become dross to be discarded,
your beer [6] is diluted with water.
", "comment": "[6] Or wine"}, {"pk": 4045492, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 1, "verse": 23, "text": "Your rulers are rebels,
friends of thieves. \u24d6
They all love graft
and chase after bribes. \u24d7
They do not defend the rights of the fatherless,
and the widow\u2019s case never comes before them. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d6 Hs 5:10
\u24d8 Ex 22:22; Dt 24:17; Is 10:2; Jr 5:28; Ezk 22:7; Zch 7:10
\u24d7 Ex 23:8; Mc 7:2-6"}, {"pk": 4045493, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 1, "verse": 24, "text": "Therefore the Lord GOD of Armies,
the Mighty One of Israel, declares:
\u201cAh, I will get even with my foes;
I will take revenge against my enemies. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Is 35:4; 59:18; Jr 46:10"}, {"pk": 4045494, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 1, "verse": 25, "text": "I will turn my hand against you \u24da
and will burn away your dross completely; [7]
I will remove all your impurities. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ezk 22:20; Mal 3:3
\u24da Ps 81:14; Is 5:25; Am 1:8
[7] Lit dross as with lye"}, {"pk": 4045495, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 1, "verse": 26, "text": "I will restore your judges \u24dc to what they were at first, [8]
and your advisers to what they were at the start. [9]
Afterward you will be called the Righteous City, \u24dd
a Faithful Town.\u201d
", "comment": "\u24dd Is 33:5; 60:14; 62:1-2; Zch 8:3
\u24dc Is 60:17; Mt 19:28
[8] Lit judges as at the first
[9] Lit advisers as at the beginning"}, {"pk": 4045496, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 1, "verse": 27, "text": "Zion will be redeemed by justice,
those who repent, by righteousness. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Rm 3:26"}, {"pk": 4045497, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 1, "verse": 28, "text": "At the same time both rebels and sinners will be broken,
and those who abandon the LORD will perish.
"}, {"pk": 4045498, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 1, "verse": 29, "text": "Indeed, they [10] will be ashamed of the sacred trees
you desired, \u24d1
and you will be embarrassed because of the garden shrines
you have chosen. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Is 65:3; 66:17
[10] Some Hb mss; other Hb mss, Tg read you
\u24d1 Is 2:8; 57:5; Hs 4:13"}, {"pk": 4045499, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 1, "verse": 30, "text": "For you will become like an oak
whose leaves are withered,
and like a garden without water. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 1:3; Is 64:6"}, {"pk": 4045500, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 1, "verse": 31, "text": "The strong one will become tinder,
and his work a spark;
both will burn together, \u24d4
with no one to extinguish the flames. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d4 Is 5:24; 9:19; 26:11; 33:11-14
\u24d5 Is 66:24; Mt 3:12; Mk 9:43"}, {"pk": 4045501, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 2, "verse": 1, "text": "The vision that Isaiah \u24d6 son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem:", "comment": "\u24d6 2Kg 19:2; 20:1; 2Ch 26:22; 32:20; Is 1:1; 13:1"}, {"pk": 4045502, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 2, "verse": 2, "text": "In \u24d7 the last days \u24d8
the mountain of the LORD\u2019s house \u24d9 will be established
at the top of the mountains
and will be raised above the hills.
All nations will stream to it, \u24da
", "comment": "\u24d9 2Ch 33:15; Is 27:13; 66:20
\u24da Ps 22:27; Is 56:7; Zch 14:10
\u24d7 Mc 4:1-4; Rm 2:20
\u24d8 Nm 24:14; Dt 4:30; Ezk 38:16; Hs 3:5"}, {"pk": 4045503, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 2, "verse": 3, "text": "and many peoples will come and say,
\u201cCome, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD,
to the house of the God of Jacob. \u24db
He will teach us about his ways
so that we may walk in his paths.\u201d
For instruction will go out of Zion
and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem.
", "comment": "\u24db Is 29:23; 45:23; 60:13; 66:18"}, {"pk": 4045504, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 2, "verse": 4, "text": "He will settle disputes among the nations
and provide arbitration for many peoples.
They will beat their swords into plows
and their spears into pruning knives. \u24dc
Nation will not take up the sword against nation,
and they will never again train for war. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dc Is 11:6-9; 32:17-18; Jl 3:10
\u24dd Ps 72:3,7; Is 9:7; Hs 2:18; Zch 9:10"}, {"pk": 4045505, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 2, "verse": 5, "text": "House of Jacob,
come and let us walk in the LORD\u2019s light. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 27:1; 43:3"}, {"pk": 4045506, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 2, "verse": 6, "text": "For you have abandoned \u24d1 your people,
the house of Jacob,
because they are full of divination from the East
and of fortune-tellers \u24d2 like the Philistines. \u24d3
They are in league [1] with foreigners.
", "comment": "\u24d2 Lv 19:26; Dt 18:10-14; 2Kg 21:6; 2Ch 33:6; Jr 27:9; Mc 5:12
[1] Or They teem, or They partner; Hb obscure
\u24d1 Dt 31:17; Ps 94:14; Is 1:4
\u24d3 Jdg 14:3; 1Sm 6:2; 2Kg 1:2-6"}, {"pk": 4045507, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 2, "verse": 7, "text": "Their [2] [3] land is full of silver and gold,
and there is no limit to their treasures;
their land is full of horses,
and there is no limit to their chariots. \u24d4
", "comment": "[2] Lit Its
\u24d4 Dt 17:17
[3] = the house of Jacob"}, {"pk": 4045508, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 2, "verse": 8, "text": "Their land is full of idols; \u24d5
they worship the work of their hands,
what their fingers have made. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d5 Is 10:10-11; 19:1-3; 31:7; Jr 2:28
\u24d6 Is 41:21-29; 44:9-17"}, {"pk": 4045509, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 2, "verse": 9, "text": "So humanity is brought low,
and each person is humbled.
Do not forgive them! \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ex 34:7"}, {"pk": 4045510, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 2, "verse": 10, "text": "Go into the rocks \u24d8
and hide in the dust
from the terror of the LORD \u24d9
and from his majestic splendor. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24d8 Rv 6:15
\u24d9 1Sm 11:7; 2Ch 14:14; 17:10; 19:7; Is 2:19,21
\u24da 2Th 1:9"}, {"pk": 4045511, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 2, "verse": 11, "text": "The pride of mankind [4] will be humbled, \u24db
and human loftiness will be brought low;
the LORD alone will be exalted on that day.
", "comment": "[4] Lit Mankind\u2019s proud eyes
\u24db Ps 18:27; Is 2:17; Mc 2:3; 2Co 10:5"}, {"pk": 4045512, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 2, "verse": 12, "text": "For a day belonging to the LORD of Armies is coming
against all that is proud and lofty, \u24dc
against all that is lifted up\u2009\u2014\u2009it will be humbled\u2009\u2014
", "comment": "\u24dc Mal 4:1"}, {"pk": 4045513, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 2, "verse": 13, "text": "against all the cedars of Lebanon, \u24dd
lofty and lifted up,
against all the oaks of Bashan, \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 29:5; Is 14:8; Hs 14:5
\u24d0 Ezk 27:6; Zch 11:2"}, {"pk": 4045514, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 2, "verse": 14, "text": "against all the high mountains, \u24d1
against all the lofty hills,
", "comment": "\u24d1 Is 40:4"}, {"pk": 4045515, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 2, "verse": 15, "text": "against every high tower, \u24d2
against every fortified wall,
", "comment": "\u24d2 Is 25:12; Zph 1:16"}, {"pk": 4045516, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 2, "verse": 16, "text": "against every ship of Tarshish, \u24d3
and against every splendid sea vessel.
", "comment": "\u24d3 1Kg 10:22; Is 23:1,14; 60:9"}, {"pk": 4045517, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 2, "verse": 17, "text": "The pride of mankind will be brought low,
and human loftiness will be humbled;
the LORD alone will be exalted on that day. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Mt 25:13"}, {"pk": 4045518, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 2, "verse": 18, "text": "The idols will vanish completely.
"}, {"pk": 4045519, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 2, "verse": 19, "text": "People will go into caves in the rocks \u24d5
and holes in the ground,
away from the terror of the LORD
and from his majestic splendor,
when he rises to terrify the earth. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d5 Is 2:10
\u24d6 Ps 18:7; Is 13:13; 24:1,19-20; Hg 2:6-7; Heb 12:26"}, {"pk": 4045520, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 2, "verse": 20, "text": "On that day people will throw
their silver and gold idols, \u24d7
which they made to worship,
to the moles and the bats.
", "comment": "\u24d7 Is 30:22; 31:7"}, {"pk": 4045521, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 2, "verse": 21, "text": "They will go into the caves of the rocks
and the crevices in the cliffs,
away from the terror of the LORD
and from his majestic splendor, \u24d8
when he rises to terrify the earth.
", "comment": "\u24d8 Is 2:10"}, {"pk": 4045522, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 2, "verse": 22, "text": "Put no more trust in a mere human,
who has only the breath in his nostrils. \u24d9
What is he really worth?
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 39:11; 144:4; 146:3; Jr 17:5; Jms 4:14"}, {"pk": 4045523, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 3, "verse": 1, "text": "Note this: The Lord GOD of Armies
is about to remove from Jerusalem and from Judah
every kind of security:
the entire supply of bread and water,
"}, {"pk": 4045524, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 3, "verse": 2, "text": "heroes and warriors, \u24da
judges and prophets,
fortune-tellers and elders,
", "comment": "\u24da 2Kg 24:14; Ezk 17:13-14"}, {"pk": 4045525, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 3, "verse": 3, "text": "commanders of fifty and dignitaries,
counselors, cunning magicians, [1] and necromancers. [2]
", "comment": "[2] Or mediums
[1] Or skilled craftsmen"}, {"pk": 4045526, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 3, "verse": 4, "text": "\u201cI will make youths their leaders, \u24db
and unstable rulers [3] will govern them.\u201d
", "comment": "\u24db Ec 10:16
[3] Or mischief-makers"}, {"pk": 4045527, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 3, "verse": 5, "text": "The people will oppress one another, \u24dc
man against man, neighbor against neighbor;
the young will act arrogantly toward the old,
and the worthless toward the honorable.
", "comment": "\u24dc Mc 7:3-6"}, {"pk": 4045528, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 3, "verse": 6, "text": "A man will even seize his brother
in his father\u2019s house, saying:
\u201cYou have a cloak\u2009\u2014\u2009you be our leader!
This heap of rubble will be under your control.\u201d
"}, {"pk": 4045529, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 3, "verse": 7, "text": "On that day he will cry out, saying:
\u201cI\u2019m not a healer.
I don\u2019t even have food or clothing in my house.
Don\u2019t make me the leader of the people!\u201d
"}, {"pk": 4045530, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 3, "verse": 8, "text": "For Jerusalem has stumbled
and Judah has fallen
because they have spoken and acted against the LORD, \u24dd
defying his glorious presence. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Nm 14:22-23; Is 43:7; 48:11; 59:19
\u24dd Ps 73:9-11"}, {"pk": 4045531, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 3, "verse": 9, "text": "The look on their faces testifies against them,
and like Sodom, \u24d1 they flaunt their sin;
they do not conceal it.
Woe to them,
for they have brought disaster on themselves. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Rm 6:23
\u24d1 Is 1:9-10; 13:19"}, {"pk": 4045532, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 3, "verse": 10, "text": "Tell the righteous that it will go well for them,
for they will eat the fruit of their labor.
"}, {"pk": 4045533, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 3, "verse": 11, "text": "Woe to the wicked\u2009\u2014\u2009it will go badly for them,
for what they have done will be done to them.
"}, {"pk": 4045534, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 3, "verse": 12, "text": "Youths oppress my people, \u24d3
and women rule over them.
My people, your leaders mislead you;
they confuse the direction of your paths. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d3 Is 3:4
\u24d4 Is 28:14-22"}, {"pk": 4045535, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 3, "verse": 13, "text": "The LORD rises to argue the case
and stands to judge the people. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 7:6; Hs 4:1"}, {"pk": 4045536, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 3, "verse": 14, "text": "The LORD brings this charge
against the elders and leaders of his people: \u24d6
\u201cYou have devastated the vineyard.
The plunder from the poor is in your houses. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ezk 18:10-18; 33:15
\u24d6 Mc 3:1-3"}, {"pk": 4045537, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 3, "verse": 15, "text": "Why do you crush my people
and grind the faces of the poor?\u201d This is the declaration of the Lord GOD of Armies.
"}, {"pk": 4045538, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 3, "verse": 16, "text": "The LORD also says: Because the daughters of Zion are haughty, \u24d8
walking with heads held high
and seductive eyes,
prancing along,
jingling their ankle bracelets,
", "comment": "\u24d8 Is 32:9-15; 1Pt 3:3-4"}, {"pk": 4045539, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 3, "verse": 17, "text": "the Lord will put scabs on the heads
of the daughters of Zion,
and the LORD will shave their foreheads bare.
"}, {"pk": 4045540, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 3, "verse": 18, "text": "On that day \u24d9 the Lord will strip their finery: ankle bracelets, headbands, crescents, \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Jdg 8:21,26
\u24d9 Is 27:12"}, {"pk": 4045541, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 3, "verse": 19, "text": "pendants, bracelets, veils,"}, {"pk": 4045542, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 3, "verse": 20, "text": "headdresses, ankle jewelry, sashes, perfume bottles, amulets, \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Ezk 24:17"}, {"pk": 4045543, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 3, "verse": 21, "text": "signet rings, nose rings, \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Gn 24:47; Ezk 16:12"}, {"pk": 4045544, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 3, "verse": 22, "text": "festive robes, capes, cloaks, purses,"}, {"pk": 4045545, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 3, "verse": 23, "text": "garments, linen clothes, turbans, and shawls."}, {"pk": 4045546, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 3, "verse": 24, "text": "Instead of perfume there will be a stench;
instead of a belt, a rope;
instead of beautifully styled hair, \u24dd baldness; \u24d0
instead of fine clothes, sackcloth; \u24d1
instead of beauty, branding. [4]
", "comment": "\u24d0 Is 15:2; 22:12; Ezk 27:31; Am 8:10; Mc 1:16
[4] DSS read shame
\u24dd 1Pt 3:3
\u24d1 Gn 37:34; Is 15:3; Jr 48:36-38; Lm 2:10"}, {"pk": 4045547, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 3, "verse": 25, "text": "Your men will fall by the sword,
your warriors in battle.
"}, {"pk": 4045548, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 3, "verse": 26, "text": "Then her gates \u24d2 will lament and mourn;
deserted, she will sit on the ground. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Jb 2:13; Is 47:1; Lm 2:10
\u24d2 Jr 14:2; Lm 1:4"}, {"pk": 4045549, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 4, "verse": 1, "text": "On that day seven women
will seize one man, \u24d4 saying,
\u201cWe will eat our own bread
and provide our own clothing.
Just let us bear your name.
Take away our disgrace.\u201d \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d4 Is 3:25
\u24d5 Gn 19:31-32; 30:23; Neh 1:3; Is 54:4; Lk 1:25"}, {"pk": 4045550, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 4, "verse": 2, "text": "On that day the Branch [1] of the LORD will be beautiful and glorious, \u24d6 and the fruit of the land \u24d7 will be the pride and glory \u24d8 of Israel\u2019s survivors. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Gn 45:7; Jdg 21:17; 2Kg 19:30-31; Is 10:20; 37:31-32; Jl 2:32; Ob 17
[1] Or plant
\u24d6 2Sm 23:4-5; Ps 132:17; Jr 23:5; 33:15; Zch 3:8; 6:12
\u24d7 Ps 72:16; Is 27:6
\u24d8 Is 3:18"}, {"pk": 4045551, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 4, "verse": 3, "text": "Whoever remains in Zion and whoever is left in Jerusalem \u24da will be called holy \u24db \u2009\u2014\u2009all in Jerusalem written in the book of life [2] \u24dc \u2009\u2014\u2009", "comment": "[2] Lit Jerusalem recorded for life
\u24dc Ex 32:32; Ps 69:28; 87:6; 139:16; Is 49:16; Ezk 13:9; Mal 3:16; Lk 10:20; Ac 13:48
\u24da Is 28:5; Rm 11:4-5
\u24db Is 52:1; 62:12"}, {"pk": 4045552, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 4, "verse": 4, "text": "when the Lord has washed away the filth \u24dd of the daughters of Zion and cleansed the bloodguilt \u24d0 from the heart of Jerusalem by a spirit of judgment \u24d1 and a spirit of burning. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d0 Is 1:15; 3:13-15
\u24d2 Is 1:31; 9:19; 33:14; Mal 3:2; Mt 3:11; Lk 3:17
\u24dd 2Ch 4:6; Ezk 40:38; Zch 13:1
\u24d1 Is 28:6"}, {"pk": 4045553, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 4, "verse": 5, "text": "Then the LORD will create \u24d3 a cloud of smoke by day \u24d4 and a glowing flame of fire by night over the entire site of Mount Zion and over its assemblies. For there will be a canopy over all the glory, [3]", "comment": "[3] Or For glory will be a canopy over all
\u24d3 Gn 1:1; Is 40:26,28; 41:20; 43:1,7,15; 45:7-8; 65:17-18
\u24d4 Ex 13:21-22; 14:20; 40:34; Nm 9:15-23"}, {"pk": 4045554, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 4, "verse": 6, "text": "and there will be a shelter for shade from heat by day, and a refuge and shelter from storm and rain. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 27:5; Is 25:4; 32:1-2"}, {"pk": 4045555, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 5, "verse": 1, "text": "I will sing about the one I love,
a song about my loved one\u2019s vineyard: \u24d6
The one I love had a vineyard
on a very fertile hill.
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 80:8; Jr 12:10; Mt 21:33; Lk 20:9"}, {"pk": 4045556, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 5, "verse": 2, "text": "He broke up the soil, cleared it of stones,
and planted it with the finest vines. \u24d7
He built a tower in the middle of it
and even dug out a winepress there.
He expected \u24d8 it to yield good grapes,
but it yielded worthless grapes. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d8 Is 40:31
\u24d9 Mt 21:19; Mk 11:13; Lk 13:6
\u24d7 Jr 2:21"}, {"pk": 4045557, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 5, "verse": 3, "text": "So now, residents of Jerusalem
and men of Judah,
please judge between me
and my vineyard.
"}, {"pk": 4045558, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 5, "verse": 4, "text": "What more could I have done for my vineyard
than I did? \u24da
Why, when I expected a yield of good grapes,
did it yield worthless grapes?
", "comment": "\u24da Mc 6:3-4; Mt 23:37"}, {"pk": 4045559, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 5, "verse": 5, "text": "Now I will tell you
what I am about to do to my vineyard:
I will remove its hedge, \u24db
and it will be consumed;
I will tear down its wall, \u24dc
and it will be trampled.
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 80:12
\u24db Ps 89:40; Jr 5:10"}, {"pk": 4045560, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 5, "verse": 6, "text": "I will make it a wasteland. \u24dd
It will not be pruned or weeded;
thorns and briers will grow up. \u24d0
I will also give orders to the clouds
that rain should not fall on it.
", "comment": "\u24dd 2Ch 36:19-21; Is 7:19-25; 24:1,3; 27:2-6; Jr 25:11
\u24d0 Gn 3:18; Is 7:23-25; 9:18; 10:17; 27:4; 32:13"}, {"pk": 4045561, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 5, "verse": 7, "text": "For the vineyard of the LORD of Armies
is the house of Israel, \u24d1
and the men [1] of Judah,
the plant he delighted in.
He expected justice
but saw injustice;
he expected righteousness,
but heard cries of despair.
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 80:8-11
[1] Lit man"}, {"pk": 4045562, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 5, "verse": 8, "text": "Woe to those who add house to house \u24d2
and join field to field
until there is no more room
and you alone are left in the land.
", "comment": "\u24d2 Jr 22:13-17; Mc 2:2; Hab 2:9-12"}, {"pk": 4045563, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 5, "verse": 9, "text": "I heard the LORD of Armies say: Indeed, many houses \u24d3 will become desolate,
grand and lovely ones without inhabitants.
", "comment": "\u24d3 Am 3:10,15"}, {"pk": 4045564, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 5, "verse": 10, "text": "For a ten-acre [2] vineyard will yield
only six gallons of wine, [3]
and ten bushels [4] of seed will yield
only one bushel of grain. [5]
", "comment": "[3] Lit one bath
[2] Lit ten-yoke
[4] Lit one homer
[5] Lit yield an ephah"}, {"pk": 4045565, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 5, "verse": 11, "text": "Woe to those who rise early in the morning
in pursuit of beer, \u24d4
who linger into the evening,
inflamed by wine.
", "comment": "\u24d4 Lv 10:9; Nm 6:3; Dt 29:6; Jdg 13:4; Is 5:22; 24:9; 28:7; 56:12"}, {"pk": 4045566, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 5, "verse": 12, "text": "At their feasts they have lyre, harp,
tambourine, flute, and wine.
They do not perceive the LORD\u2019s actions, \u24d5
and they do not see the work of his hands. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d5 Dt 32:4; Jb 34:27; 36:24; Ps 28:5; 44:1; 64:9-10
\u24d6 Ex 32:16; 34:10; Ps 8:3,6; 19:1; 92:4-5; Is 10:12; 29:23"}, {"pk": 4045567, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 5, "verse": 13, "text": "Therefore my people will go into exile
because they lack knowledge; \u24d7
her [6] dignitaries are starving,
and her masses are parched with thirst.
", "comment": "[6] Lit its
\u24d7 Is 1:3; 27:11; Hs 4:6; Lk 11:52; 19:42; 1Tm 1:13"}, {"pk": 4045568, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 5, "verse": 14, "text": "Therefore Sheol enlarges its throat
and opens wide its enormous jaws, \u24d8
and down go Zion\u2019s dignitaries, her masses,
her crowds, and those who celebrate in her!
", "comment": "\u24d8 Pr 30:16; Hab 2:5"}, {"pk": 4045569, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 5, "verse": 15, "text": "Humanity is brought low, each person is humbled,
and haughty eyes are humbled. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Is 2:9,11,17; 10:33"}, {"pk": 4045570, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 5, "verse": 16, "text": "But the LORD of Armies is exalted by his justice, \u24da
and the holy God \u24db shows that he is holy through his righteousness. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24da Is 33:5,10
\u24dc Is 8:13; 29:23; 1Pt 3:15
\u24db Is 6:3"}, {"pk": 4045571, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 5, "verse": 17, "text": "Lambs will graze
as if in [7] their own pastures, \u24dd
and resident aliens [8] will eat
among the ruins of the rich.
", "comment": "\u24dd Mc 2:12
[8] LXX reads sheep
[7] Syr reads graze in"}, {"pk": 4045572, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 5, "verse": 18, "text": "Woe to those who drag iniquity
with cords of deceit \u24d0
and pull sin along with cart ropes,
", "comment": "\u24d0 Pr 5:22; Is 59:4-8; Jr 23:10-14"}, {"pk": 4045573, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 5, "verse": 19, "text": "to those who say:
\u201cLet him hurry up and do his work quickly
so that we can see it!
Let the plan \u24d1 of the Holy One of Israel \u24d2 take place
so that we can know it!\u201d
", "comment": "\u24d1 Jb 38:2; 42:3; Ps 33:11; 106:13; 107:11; Pr 19:21; Is 14:26; 19:17; 46:10-11
\u24d2 Is 1:4"}, {"pk": 4045574, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 5, "verse": 20, "text": "Woe to those who call evil good
and good evil, \u24d3
who substitute darkness for light
and light for darkness,
who substitute bitter for sweet
and sweet for bitter.
", "comment": "\u24d3 Pr 17:15; Am 5:7; Mal 2:17"}, {"pk": 4045575, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 5, "verse": 21, "text": "Woe to those who consider themselves wise
and judge themselves clever. [9] \u24d4
", "comment": "[9] Lit and clever before their face
\u24d4 Pr 3:7; Rm 12:16; 1Co 3:18"}, {"pk": 4045576, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 5, "verse": 22, "text": "Woe to those who are heroes at drinking wine,
who are champions at pouring beer, \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Is 5:11"}, {"pk": 4045577, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 5, "verse": 23, "text": "who acquit the guilty for a bribe \u24d6
and deprive the innocent of justice.
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ex 23:8; Pr 17:15; Is 1:23; 33:15"}, {"pk": 4045578, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 5, "verse": 24, "text": "Therefore, as a tongue of fire consumes straw
and as dry grass shrivels in the flame,
so their roots will become like something rotten
and their blossoms will blow away like dust,
for they have rejected \u24d7
the instruction of the LORD of Armies,
and they have despised
the word of the Holy One of Israel. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Is 5:19; Jr 51:5
\u24d7 Is 8:6; 30:9,12; Am 2:4; Ac 13:41"}, {"pk": 4045579, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 5, "verse": 25, "text": "Therefore the LORD\u2019s anger burned \u24d9 against his people.
He raised his hand against them and struck them;
the mountains quaked, \u24da
and their corpses were like garbage in the streets.
In all this, his anger has not turned away,
and his hand is still raised to strike. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24d9 Nm 11:10,33; 32:10-13; Dt 6:15; Jos 7:1; 23:16; 2Kg 13:3; Ps 106:40
\u24da Am 1:1; Zch 14:5
\u24db Is 9:12,17,21; 10:4; 14:27"}, {"pk": 4045580, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 5, "verse": 26, "text": "He raises a signal flag for the distant nations \u24dc
and whistles \u24dd for them from the ends of the earth.
Look\u2009\u2014\u2009how quickly and swiftly they come!
", "comment": "\u24dc Is 10:5; 11:10,12; 13:2; 18:3
\u24dd Is 7:18; Zch 10:8"}, {"pk": 4045581, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 5, "verse": 27, "text": "None of them grows weary or stumbles; \u24d0
no one slumbers or sleeps.
No belt is loose
and no sandal strap broken.
", "comment": "\u24d0 1Jn 2:10"}, {"pk": 4045582, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 5, "verse": 28, "text": "Their arrows are sharpened,
and all their bows strung.
Their horses\u2019 hooves are like flint;
their chariot wheels are like a whirlwind.
"}, {"pk": 4045583, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 5, "verse": 29, "text": "Their roaring is like a lion\u2019s; \u24d1
they roar like young lions; \u24d2
they growl and seize their prey
and carry it off,
and no one can rescue it.
", "comment": "\u24d2 Rv 9:17
\u24d1 Jdg 14:5; Hs 13:8; Jl 1:6; Nah 2:12-13"}, {"pk": 4045584, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 5, "verse": 30, "text": "On that day they will roar over it,
like the roaring of the sea.
When one looks at the land,
there will be darkness and distress;
light will be obscured by clouds. [10]
", "comment": "[10] Lit its clouds"}, {"pk": 4045585, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 6, "verse": 1, "text": "In the year that King Uzziah \u24d3 died, I saw the Lord \u24d4 seated on a high and lofty \u24d5 throne, \u24d6 and the hem of his robe filled the temple.", "comment": "\u24d4 Gn 32:30; Ex 3:1-6; 24:9-10; Jos 5:13-15; 1Kg 22:19; Is 31:3; Jn 1:18; 4:24; 12:41
\u24d6 Ps 9:7; 11:4; 45:6; Is 66:1; Jr 3:17; Ezk 1:26; 10:1; 43:7
\u24d3 2Kg 15:1-7; Is 1:1; 14:28
\u24d5 Is 52:13; 57:15"}, {"pk": 4045586, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 6, "verse": 2, "text": "Seraphim [1] were standing above him; they each had six wings: \u24d7 with two they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they flew. \u24d8", "comment": "[1] = heavenly beings
\u24d8 Ezk 1:14
\u24d7 Rv 4:8"}, {"pk": 4045587, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 6, "verse": 3, "text": "And one called to another: Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Armies;
his glory \u24d9 fills the whole earth. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ex 16:10; 24:16-17; 40:34-35; 1Kg 8:11; Is 35:2; 40:5; 60:1; Ezk 1:28; Lk 9:32
\u24da Nm 14:21; Ps 72:19"}, {"pk": 4045588, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 6, "verse": 4, "text": "The foundations of the doorways shook \u24db at the sound of their voices, and the temple was filled with smoke.", "comment": "\u24db Ex 19:8; Hab 3:3-10; Rv 15:8"}, {"pk": 4045589, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 6, "verse": 5, "text": "Then I said: Woe is me \u24dc for I am ruined [2]
because I am a man of unclean lips
and live among a people of unclean lips, \u24dd
and because my eyes have seen the King,
the LORD of Armies.
", "comment": "[2] Or I must be silent
\u24dd Ex 6:12,30
\u24dc Ex 33:20; Jdg 13:22; Is 59:3; Jr 9:3-8; Lk 5:8"}, {"pk": 4045590, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 6, "verse": 6, "text": "Then one of the seraphim flew to me, and in his hand was a glowing coal that he had taken from the altar \u24d0 with tongs.", "comment": "\u24d0 Lv 6:12-13; 17:11"}, {"pk": 4045591, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 6, "verse": 7, "text": "He touched my mouth \u24d1 with it and said: Now that this has touched your lips,
your iniquity is removed
and your sin is atoned for. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ex 21:30; 30:12-16
\u24d1 Jr 1:9; Dn 10:16"}, {"pk": 4045592, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 6, "verse": 8, "text": "Then I heard the voice of the Lord asking: Who should I send?
Who will go for us?
I said: Here I am. Send me.
"}, {"pk": 4045593, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 6, "verse": 9, "text": "And he replied: Go! Say to these people:
Keep listening, but do not understand; \u24d3
keep looking, but do not perceive.
", "comment": "\u24d3 Mt 13:14-15; Mk 4:12; Lk 8:10; Jn 12:40; Ac 28:26-27"}, {"pk": 4045594, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 6, "verse": 10, "text": "Make the minds [3] of these people dull;
deafen their ears and blind their eyes;
otherwise they might see with their eyes
and hear with their ears,
understand with their minds,
turn back, and be healed. \u24d4
", "comment": "[3] Lit heart
\u24d4 Zch 7:11-12; 1Th 2:16"}, {"pk": 4045595, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 6, "verse": 11, "text": "Then I said, \u201cUntil when, Lord?\u201d \u24d5 And he replied: Until cities lie in ruins without inhabitants, \u24d6
houses are without people,
the land is ruined and desolate,
", "comment": "\u24d6 Is 1:7; 27:10
\u24d5 Ps 79:5; 89:46"}, {"pk": 4045596, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 6, "verse": 12, "text": "and the LORD drives the people far away,
leaving great emptiness in the land.
"}, {"pk": 4045597, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 6, "verse": 13, "text": "Though a tenth will remain in the land,
it will be burned again.
Like the terebinth or the oak
that leaves a stump when felled,
the holy seed \u24d7 is the stump. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Is 11:1
\u24d7 Is 41:8; 43:5; 45:25; 53:10; 59:21; 65:9,23; 66:22"}, {"pk": 4045598, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 7, "verse": 1, "text": "This took place during the reign of Ahaz, son of Jotham, son of Uzziah king of Judah: \u24d9 Aram\u2019s King Rezin and Israel\u2019s King Pekah son of Remaliah went to fight against Jerusalem, \u24da but they were not able to conquer it.", "comment": "\u24d9 Is 1:1
\u24da 2Kg 15:25,37; 16:5"}, {"pk": 4045599, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 7, "verse": 2, "text": "When it became known to the house of David \u24db that Aram had occupied Ephraim, \u24dc the heart of Ahaz [1] and the hearts of his people trembled like trees of a forest shaking in the wind.", "comment": "\u24db Is 7:13; 9:7; 16:5; 22:9,22; 29:1; 37:35; 38:5; 55:3
\u24dc Is 8:12; 9:9
[1] Lit Aram has rested upon Ephraim, his heart"}, {"pk": 4045600, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 7, "verse": 3, "text": "The LORD said to Isaiah, \u201cGo out with your son Shear-jashub [2] \u24dd to meet Ahaz at the end of the conduit of the upper pool, \u24d0 by the road to the Launderer\u2019s Field.", "comment": "[2] = A Remnant Will Return
\u24d0 2Kg 18:17; Is 36:2
\u24dd Is 8:3,18"}, {"pk": 4045601, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 7, "verse": 4, "text": "Say to him: Calm down and be quiet. Don\u2019t be afraid or cowardly \u24d1 because of these two smoldering sticks, the fierce anger of Rezin and Aram, and the son of Remaliah.", "comment": "\u24d1 Gn 15:1; Ex 14:13; 20:20; Nm 14:9; Dt 20:3; 31:6; Jos 10:8,25; Is 10:24; 35:4; 41:14"}, {"pk": 4045602, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 7, "verse": 5, "text": "For Aram, along with Ephraim and the son of Remaliah, has plotted harm against you. They say,"}, {"pk": 4045603, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 7, "verse": 6, "text": "\u2018Let us go up against Judah, terrorize it, and conquer it for ourselves. Then we can install Tabeel\u2019s son as king in it.\u2019\u201d"}, {"pk": 4045604, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 7, "verse": 7, "text": "This is what the Lord GOD says: It will not happen; it will not occur. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Is 8:10"}, {"pk": 4045605, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 7, "verse": 8, "text": "The [3] chief city of Aram is Damascus,
the chief of Damascus is Rezin
(within sixty-five years
Ephraim will be too shattered to be a people),
", "comment": "[3] Lit For the"}, {"pk": 4045606, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 7, "verse": 9, "text": "the chief city of Ephraim is Samaria,
and the chief of Samaria is the son of Remaliah.
If you do not stand firm in your faith,
then you will not stand at all.
"}, {"pk": 4045607, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 7, "verse": 10, "text": "Then the LORD spoke again to Ahaz:"}, {"pk": 4045608, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 7, "verse": 11, "text": "\u201cAsk for a sign \u24d3 from the LORD your God\u2009\u2014\u2009it can be as deep as Sheol or as high as heaven.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d3 2Kg 19:29; Is 37:30; 38:7-8; 55:13"}, {"pk": 4045609, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 7, "verse": 12, "text": "But Ahaz replied, \u201cI will not ask. I will not test the LORD.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4045610, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 7, "verse": 13, "text": "Isaiah \u24d4 said, \u201cListen, house of David! Is it not enough for you to try the patience of men? Will you also try the patience of my God? \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Is 1:14; 43:24; Jr 15:6; 20:9; Mal 2:17
\u24d4 Mt 3:3; 12:17"}, {"pk": 4045611, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 7, "verse": 14, "text": "Therefore, the Lord himself will give you [4] a sign: See, the virgin will conceive, [5] have a son, and name him Immanuel. [6] \u24d6", "comment": "[5] Or virgin is pregnant, will
\u24d6 Is 8:8,10; Mt 1:23; Lk 1:31
[4] In Hb, the word you is pl
[6] = God With Us"}, {"pk": 4045612, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 7, "verse": 15, "text": "By the time he learns to reject what is bad and choose what is good, \u24d7 he will be eating curds [7] and honey. \u24d8", "comment": "[7] Or sour milk
\u24d7 Dt 1:39
\u24d8 Ex 3:8; 2Sm 17:29; Is 7:22; 8:15"}, {"pk": 4045613, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 7, "verse": 16, "text": "For before the boy knows to reject what is bad and choose what is good, the land of the two kings you dread will be abandoned."}, {"pk": 4045614, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 7, "verse": 17, "text": "The LORD will bring on you, your people, and your father\u2019s house such a time as has never been since Ephraim separated from Judah: \u24d9 He will bring the king of Assyria.\u201d \u24da", "comment": "\u24d9 1Kg 12:16
\u24da 2Ch 28:20; Is 8:7-8; 10:5-6"}, {"pk": 4045615, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 7, "verse": 18, "text": "On that day \u24db
the LORD will whistle \u24dc to flies
at the farthest streams of the Nile
and to bees in the land of Assyria.
", "comment": "\u24dc Is 5:25
\u24db Is 27:12"}, {"pk": 4045616, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 7, "verse": 19, "text": "All of them will come and settle
in the steep ravines, in the clefts of the rocks, \u24dd
in all the thornbushes, and in all the water holes.
", "comment": "\u24dd Is 2:19; Jr 16:16"}, {"pk": 4045617, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 7, "verse": 20, "text": "On that day the Lord will use a razor \u24d0 hired from beyond the Euphrates River\u2009\u2014\u2009the king of Assyria \u24d1 \u2009\u2014\u2009to shave the hair on your heads, the hair on your legs, and even your beards.", "comment": "\u24d1 Is 8:7; 11:15; Jr 2:18
\u24d0 2Kg 18:13-16; Is 24:1; Ezk 5:1-4"}, {"pk": 4045618, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 7, "verse": 21, "text": "On that day
a man will raise a young cow and two sheep,
"}, {"pk": 4045619, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 7, "verse": 22, "text": "and from the abundant milk they give
he will eat curds,
for every survivor in the land will eat curds and honey. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Is 8:15"}, {"pk": 4045620, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 7, "verse": 23, "text": "And on that day
every place where there were a thousand vines,
worth a thousand pieces of silver,
will become thorns and briers. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Is 5:6"}, {"pk": 4045621, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 7, "verse": 24, "text": "A man will go there with bow and arrows
because the whole land will be thorns and briers.
"}, {"pk": 4045622, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 7, "verse": 25, "text": "You will not go to all the hills
that were once tilled with a hoe,
for fear of the thorns and briers.
Those hills will be places for oxen to graze
and for sheep to trample.
"}, {"pk": 4045623, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 8, "verse": 1, "text": "Then the LORD said to me, \u201cTake a large piece of parchment [1] and write on it with an ordinary pen: [2] \u24d4 Maher-shalal-hash-baz. [3]", "comment": "[3] = Speeding to the Plunder, Hurrying to the Spoil
[2] Lit with the pen of a man
\u24d4 Is 30:8; Hab 2:2
[1] Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4045624, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 8, "verse": 2, "text": "I have appointed [4] trustworthy witnesses\u2009\u2014\u2009the priest Uriah and Zechariah son of Jeberechiah.\u201d \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 2Kg 16:10-11,15-16
[4] Vg; MT, one DSS ms read I will appoint; one DSS ms, LXX, Syr, Tg read Appoint"}, {"pk": 4045625, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 8, "verse": 3, "text": "I was then intimate with the prophetess, and she conceived and gave birth to a son. The LORD said to me, \u201cName him Maher-shalal-hash-baz,"}, {"pk": 4045626, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 8, "verse": 4, "text": "for before the boy knows how to call \u2018Father,\u2019 or \u2018Mother,\u2019 \u24d6 the wealth of Damascus and the spoils of Samaria will be carried off to the king of Assyria.\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Is 7:8-9
\u24d6 Is 7:16"}, {"pk": 4045627, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 8, "verse": 5, "text": "The LORD spoke to me again:"}, {"pk": 4045628, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 8, "verse": 6, "text": "Because these people rejected
the slowly flowing water of Shiloah
and rejoiced with [5] Rezin
and the son of Remaliah, \u24d8
", "comment": "[5] Or and rejoiced over
\u24d8 Is 7:1"}, {"pk": 4045629, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 8, "verse": 7, "text": "the Lord will certainly bring against them
the mighty rushing water of the Euphrates River\u2009\u2014
the king of Assyria and all his glory.
It will overflow its channels
and spill over all its banks.
"}, {"pk": 4045630, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 8, "verse": 8, "text": "It will pour into Judah,
flood over it, and sweep through,
reaching up to the neck; \u24d9
and its flooded banks [6]
will fill your entire land, Immanuel! \u24da
", "comment": "\u24d9 Is 30:28
[6] Lit its outspread wings
\u24da Is 7:14; 8:10"}, {"pk": 4045631, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 8, "verse": 9, "text": "Band together, [7] peoples, and be broken;
pay attention, all you distant lands;
prepare for war, and be broken;
prepare for war, and be broken.
", "comment": "[7] Or Raise the war cry, or Be shattered"}, {"pk": 4045632, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 8, "verse": 10, "text": "Devise a plan; it will fail. \u24db
Make a prediction; it will not happen.
For God is with us. [8] \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Is 8:8
\u24db Is 14:27
[8] Hb Immanuel"}, {"pk": 4045633, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 8, "verse": 11, "text": "For this is what the LORD said to me with great power, to keep [9] me from going the way of this people: \u24dd", "comment": "[9] DSS; MT reads instruct
\u24dd Ezk 2:8"}, {"pk": 4045634, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 8, "verse": 12, "text": "Do not call everything a conspiracy
these people say is a conspiracy. \u24d0
Do not fear what they fear; \u24d1
do not be terrified.
", "comment": "\u24d0 Is 7:2; 30:1
\u24d1 1Pt 3:14"}, {"pk": 4045635, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 8, "verse": 13, "text": "You are to regard only the LORD of Armies as holy. \u24d2
Only he should be feared; \u24d3
only he should be held in awe.
", "comment": "\u24d2 Nm 20:12
\u24d3 1Pt 3:15"}, {"pk": 4045636, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 8, "verse": 14, "text": "He will be a sanctuary; \u24d4
but for the two houses of Israel,
he will be a stone \u24d5 to stumble over
and a rock to trip over, \u24d6
and a trap and a snare to the inhabitants of Jerusalem.
", "comment": "\u24d4 Is 4:6; 25:4; Ezk 11:16
\u24d6 Lk 2:34; Rm 9:33; 1Pt 2:8
\u24d5 Ps 91:12; Is 26:4"}, {"pk": 4045637, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 8, "verse": 15, "text": "Many will stumble over these; \u24d7
they will fall and be broken;
they will be snared and captured.
", "comment": "\u24d7 Is 28:13; 59:10; Lk 20:18; Rm 9:32"}, {"pk": 4045638, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 8, "verse": 16, "text": "Bind up the testimony. \u24d8
Seal up the instruction \u24d9 among my disciples.
", "comment": "\u24d9 Dn 12:4
\u24d8 Is 8:1-2; 29:11-12"}, {"pk": 4045639, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 8, "verse": 17, "text": "I will wait for the LORD, \u24da
who is hiding his face from the house of Jacob. \u24db
I will wait for him.
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 27:14; 33:20; 37:34; 130:5-6; Is 25:9; 30:18; Lm 3:26; Hab 2:3; 1Co 1:7; Php 3:20
\u24db Dt 31:17; Is 1:15; 45:15; 54:8"}, {"pk": 4045640, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 8, "verse": 18, "text": "Here I am with the children the LORD has given me \u24dc to be signs and wonders in Israel from the LORD of Armies who dwells on Mount Zion.", "comment": "\u24dc Heb 2:13"}, {"pk": 4045641, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 8, "verse": 19, "text": "When they say to you, \u201cInquire of the mediums and the spiritists who chirp and mutter,\u201d \u24dd shouldn\u2019t a people inquire of their God? [10] Should they inquire of the dead on behalf of the living? \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd Lv 20:6; 2Kg 21:6; 23:24; Is 19:3; 29:4; 47:12-13
[10] Or gods
\u24d0 1Sm 28:8-11"}, {"pk": 4045642, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 8, "verse": 20, "text": "Go to God\u2019s instruction and testimony! \u24d1 If they do not speak according to this word, there will be no dawn for them.", "comment": "\u24d1 Is 1:10; Lk 16:29"}, {"pk": 4045643, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 8, "verse": 21, "text": "They will wander through the land, dejected and hungry. When they are famished, they will become enraged, and, looking upward, will curse their king and their God."}, {"pk": 4045644, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 8, "verse": 22, "text": "They will look toward the earth \u24d2 and see only distress, darkness, and the gloom of affliction, and they will be driven into thick darkness.", "comment": "\u24d2 Is 5:30; 59:9; Jr 13:16; Am 5:18,20; Zph 1:14-15"}, {"pk": 4045645, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 9, "verse": 1, "text": "Nevertheless, the gloom of the distressed land will not be like that of the former times when he humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali. \u24d3 But in the future he will bring honor to the way of the sea, to the land east of the Jordan, and to Galilee of the nations.", "comment": "\u24d3 Mt 4:15"}, {"pk": 4045646, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 9, "verse": 2, "text": "The people walking in darkness
have seen a great light; \u24d4
a light has dawned
on those living in the land of darkness. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d4 Mt 4:16; Eph 5:8
\u24d5 Lk 1:79"}, {"pk": 4045647, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 9, "verse": 3, "text": "You have enlarged the nation
and increased its joy. [1] \u24d6
The people have rejoiced before you
as they rejoice at harvest time
and as they rejoice when dividing spoils. \u24d7
", "comment": "[1] Alt Hb tradition reads have not increased joy
\u24d6 Is 26:15
\u24d7 1Sm 30:16"}, {"pk": 4045648, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 9, "verse": 4, "text": "For you have shattered their oppressive yoke \u24d8
and the rod on their shoulders,
the staff of their oppressor,
just as you did on the day of Midian. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Jdg 7:25; Is 10:26
\u24d8 Is 10:27; 14:25"}, {"pk": 4045649, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 9, "verse": 5, "text": "For every trampling boot of battle
and the bloodied garments of war
will be burned as fuel for the fire.
"}, {"pk": 4045650, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 9, "verse": 6, "text": "For a child will be born for us,
a son will be given to us, \u24da
and the government will be on his shoulders. \u24db
He will be named
Wonderful Counselor, \u24dc Mighty God, \u24dd
Eternal Father, \u24d0 Prince of Peace. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d0 Is 63:16; 64:8
\u24da Is 7:14; 11:1-2; 53:2; Lk 2:11; Jn 3:16
\u24db Is 22:22; Mt 28:18; 1Co 15:25
\u24dd Dt 10:17; Neh 9:32; Is 10:21
\u24dc Is 28:29
\u24d1 Is 26:3,12; 54:10; 66:12"}, {"pk": 4045651, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 9, "verse": 7, "text": "The dominion will be vast,
and its prosperity will never end. \u24d2
He will reign on the throne of David
and over his kingdom,
to establish and sustain it
with justice and righteousness from now on and forever.
The zeal of the LORD of Armies will accomplish this. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 89:4; Dn 2:44; Lk 1:32-33
\u24d3 Is 37:32; 59:17"}, {"pk": 4045652, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 9, "verse": 8, "text": "The Lord sent a message against Jacob;
it came against Israel.
"}, {"pk": 4045653, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 9, "verse": 9, "text": "All the people\u2009\u2014
Ephraim and the inhabitants of Samaria \u24d4 \u2009\u2014\u2009will know it.
They will say with pride and arrogance:
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ac 1:8"}, {"pk": 4045654, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 9, "verse": 10, "text": "\u201cThe bricks have fallen,
but we will rebuild with cut stones;
the sycamores have been cut down,
but we will replace them with cedars.\u201d
"}, {"pk": 4045655, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 9, "verse": 11, "text": "The LORD has raised up Rezin\u2019s adversaries against him
and stirred up his enemies.
"}, {"pk": 4045656, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 9, "verse": 12, "text": "Aram from the east and Philistia from the west
have consumed Israel with open mouths.
In all this, his anger has not turned away,
and his hand is still raised to strike. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Is 5:25"}, {"pk": 4045657, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 9, "verse": 13, "text": "The people did not turn to him who struck them;
they did not seek the LORD of Armies.
"}, {"pk": 4045658, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 9, "verse": 14, "text": "So the LORD cut off Israel\u2019s head and tail, \u24d6
palm branch and reed in a single day.
", "comment": "\u24d6 Is 19:15"}, {"pk": 4045659, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 9, "verse": 15, "text": "The head is the elder, the honored one; \u24d7
the tail is the prophet, the one teaching lies. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Is 28:15; 59:3-4; Jr 23:14,32; Mt 24:24
\u24d7 Is 3:2-3"}, {"pk": 4045660, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 9, "verse": 16, "text": "The leaders of the people mislead them,
and those they mislead are swallowed up. [2]
", "comment": "[2] Or are confused"}, {"pk": 4045661, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 9, "verse": 17, "text": "Therefore the Lord does not rejoice
over [3] Israel\u2019s young men
and has no compassion
on its fatherless and widows,
for everyone is a godless evildoer, \u24d9
and every mouth speaks folly.
In all this, his anger has not turned away,
and his hand is still raised to strike.
", "comment": "\u24d9 Is 1:4; 10:6; 14:20; 31:2; 32:6
[3] DSS read not spare"}, {"pk": 4045662, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 9, "verse": 18, "text": "For wickedness burns like a fire \u24da
that consumes thorns and briers
and kindles the forest thickets
so that they go up in a column of smoke.
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 83:14; Is 1:7; Nah 1:10; Mal 4:1"}, {"pk": 4045663, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 9, "verse": 19, "text": "The land is scorched
by the wrath of the LORD of Armies,
and the people are like fuel for the fire. \u24db
No one has compassion on his brother. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24db Is 1:31; 24:6
\u24dc Mc 7:2,6"}, {"pk": 4045664, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 9, "verse": 20, "text": "They carve meat on the right,
but they are still hungry; \u24dd
they have eaten on the left,
but they are still not satisfied.
Each one eats the flesh of his own arm. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Dt 28:53-57; Is 49:26
\u24dd Is 8:21-22"}, {"pk": 4045665, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 9, "verse": 21, "text": "Manasseh is with Ephraim,
and Ephraim with Manasseh;
together, both are against Judah. \u24d1
In all this, his anger has not turned away,
and his hand is still raised to strike. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Is 5:25
\u24d1 2Ch 28:6,8; Is 11:13"}, {"pk": 4045666, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 10, "verse": 1, "text": "Woe \u24d3 to those enacting crooked statutes
and writing oppressive laws
", "comment": "\u24d3 Is 5:8; 28:1; 29:1,15; 30:1; 31:1; 33:1; 45:9"}, {"pk": 4045667, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 10, "verse": 2, "text": "to keep the poor from getting a fair trial
and to deprive the needy among my people of justice, \u24d4
so that widows can be their spoil
and they can plunder the fatherless. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 35:10; Pr 22:22; Ec 5:8; Is 61:8; Jr 21:12; Ezk 18:12; 22:29
\u24d5 Ex 22:22; Dt 24:17; 27:19; Ps 68:5; 94:6; Is 1:17,23; Jr 22:3; Ezk 22:7; Zch 7:10; Mal 3:5"}, {"pk": 4045668, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 10, "verse": 3, "text": "What will you do on the day of punishment
when devastation comes from far away?
Who will you run to for help?
Where will you leave your wealth?
"}, {"pk": 4045669, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 10, "verse": 4, "text": "There will be nothing to do
except crouch among the prisoners
or fall among the slain.
In all this, his anger has not turned away,
and his hand is still raised to strike. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Is 5:25; 9:12,17,21"}, {"pk": 4045670, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 10, "verse": 5, "text": "Woe to Assyria, the rod of my anger\u2009\u2014
the staff in their hands is my wrath.
"}, {"pk": 4045671, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 10, "verse": 6, "text": "I will send him against a godless nation;
I will command him to go
against a people destined for my rage,
to take spoils, to plunder, \u24d7
and to trample them down like clay \u24d8 in the streets.
", "comment": "\u24d8 2Sm 22:43; Ps 18:42; Ezk 26:11; Mc 7:10
\u24d7 2Kg 21:14; Jr 49:32; Ezk 7:21; 26:12; 29:19"}, {"pk": 4045672, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 10, "verse": 7, "text": "But this is not what he intends;
this is not what he plans.
It is his intent to destroy
and to cut off many nations.
"}, {"pk": 4045673, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 10, "verse": 8, "text": "For he says,
\u201cAren\u2019t all my commanders kings?
"}, {"pk": 4045674, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 10, "verse": 9, "text": "Isn\u2019t Calno like Carchemish?
Isn\u2019t Hamath like Arpad?
Isn\u2019t Samaria \u24d9 like Damascus? [1]
", "comment": "[1] Cities conquered by Assyria
\u24d9 Ac 1:8"}, {"pk": 4045675, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 10, "verse": 10, "text": "As my hand seized the idolatrous kingdoms,
whose idols exceeded those of Jerusalem and Samaria,
"}, {"pk": 4045676, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 10, "verse": 11, "text": "and as I did to Samaria and its worthless images
will I not also do to Jerusalem and its idols?\u201d \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da 2Kg 21:11; 23:24; 2Ch 15:8; 24:18"}, {"pk": 4045677, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 10, "verse": 12, "text": "But when the Lord finishes all his work against Mount Zion and Jerusalem, he will say, \u201cI [2] will punish the king of Assyria for his arrogant acts and the proud look in his eyes.\u201d \u24db", "comment": "[2] LXX reads Jerusalem, he
\u24db Jr 50:31"}, {"pk": 4045678, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 10, "verse": 13, "text": "For he said: I have done this by my own strength
and wisdom, for I am clever.
I abolished the borders of nations
and plundered their treasures; \u24dc
like a mighty warrior, I subjugated the inhabitants. [3] \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dc Jr 15:13; 17:3; 20:5
\u24dd 2Sm 22:48
[3] Or I brought down their kings"}, {"pk": 4045679, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 10, "verse": 14, "text": "My hand has reached out, as if into a nest,
to seize the wealth of the nations.
Like one gathering abandoned eggs,
I gathered the whole earth.
No wing fluttered;
no beak opened or chirped.
"}, {"pk": 4045680, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 10, "verse": 15, "text": "Does an ax exalt itself
above the one who chops with it?
Does a saw magnify itself
above the one who saws with it?
It would be like a rod waving the one who lifts [4] it!
It would be like a staff lifting the one who isn\u2019t wood!
", "comment": "[4] Some Hb mss, Syr, Vg read wave he who lifts"}, {"pk": 4045681, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 10, "verse": 16, "text": "Therefore the Lord GOD of Armies
will inflict an emaciating disease
on the well-fed of Assyria,
and he will kindle a burning fire
under its glory.
"}, {"pk": 4045682, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 10, "verse": 17, "text": "Israel\u2019s Light will become a fire,
and its Holy One, a flame. \u24d0
In one day it will burn and consume Assyria\u2019s thorns and thistles. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d0 Is 4:5; 5:24; 47:14
\u24d1 Gn 3:18; Is 5:6; 7:23-25; 9:18; 27:4; Hs 10:8"}, {"pk": 4045683, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 10, "verse": 18, "text": "He will completely destroy
the glory of its forests and orchards
as a sickness consumes a person.
"}, {"pk": 4045684, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 10, "verse": 19, "text": "The remaining trees of its forest
will be so few in number
that a child could count them.
"}, {"pk": 4045685, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 10, "verse": 20, "text": "On that day the remnant of Israel and the survivors of the house of Jacob will no longer depend on the one who struck them, but they will faithfully depend on the LORD, the Holy One of Israel. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Is 1:4"}, {"pk": 4045686, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 10, "verse": 21, "text": "The remnant will return, the remnant of Jacob,
to the Mighty God.
"}, {"pk": 4045687, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 10, "verse": 22, "text": "Israel, even if your people were as numerous
as the sand of the sea,
only a remnant of them will return. \u24d3
Destruction has been decreed;
justice overflows.
", "comment": "\u24d3 2Kg 19:30,31; Ezr 9:8,15; Is 11:11,16; 28:5; 37:31,32; 46:3; Jr 23:3; 31:7; Rm 9:27-28"}, {"pk": 4045688, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 10, "verse": 23, "text": "For throughout the land
the Lord GOD of Armies
is carrying out a destruction that was decreed.
"}, {"pk": 4045689, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 10, "verse": 24, "text": "Therefore, the Lord GOD of Armies says this: \u201cMy people who dwell in Zion, do not fear Assyria, though they strike you with a rod and raise their staff over you as the Egyptians did."}, {"pk": 4045690, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 10, "verse": 25, "text": "In just a little while my wrath will be spent and my anger will turn to their destruction.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4045691, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 10, "verse": 26, "text": "And the LORD of Armies will brandish a whip against him as he did when he struck Midian at the rock of Oreb; \u24d4 and he will raise his staff over the sea as he did in Egypt.", "comment": "\u24d4 Jdg 7:25"}, {"pk": 4045692, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 10, "verse": 27, "text": "On that day
his burden will fall from your shoulders,
and his yoke from your neck.
The yoke will be broken because your neck will be too large. [5] \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Gn 27:40; Dt 28:48; Jr 28:10; 30:8; Lm 1:14
[5] Lit because of fatness; Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4045693, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 10, "verse": 28, "text": "Assyria has come to Aiath
and has gone through Migron,
storing their equipment at Michmash.
"}, {"pk": 4045694, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 10, "verse": 29, "text": "They crossed over at the ford, saying,
\u201cWe will spend the night at Geba.\u201d
The people of Ramah are trembling;
those at Gibeah of Saul have fled.
"}, {"pk": 4045695, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 10, "verse": 30, "text": "Cry aloud, daughter of Gallim!
Listen, Laishah!
Anathoth is miserable.
"}, {"pk": 4045696, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 10, "verse": 31, "text": "Madmenah has fled.
The inhabitants of Gebim have sought refuge.
"}, {"pk": 4045697, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 10, "verse": 32, "text": "Today the Assyrians will stand at Nob,
shaking their fists at the mountain of Daughter Zion,
the hill of Jerusalem.
"}, {"pk": 4045698, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 10, "verse": 33, "text": "Look, the Lord GOD of Armies
will chop off the branches with terrifying power,
and the tall trees will be cut down,
the high trees felled.
"}, {"pk": 4045699, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 10, "verse": 34, "text": "He is clearing the thickets of the forest with an ax,
and Lebanon with its majesty will fall.
"}, {"pk": 4045700, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 11, "verse": 1, "text": "Then a shoot will grow from the stump of Jesse, \u24d6
and a branch \u24d7 from his roots will bear fruit.
", "comment": "\u24d7 Is 14:19; 60:21; Jr 23:5; 33:15; Dn 11:7; Zch 3:8; 6:12
\u24d6 Is 9:7; 11:10; Ac 13:23"}, {"pk": 4045701, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 11, "verse": 2, "text": "The Spirit of the LORD will rest on him \u24d8 \u2009\u2014
a Spirit of wisdom and understanding,
a Spirit of counsel and strength,
a Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD.
", "comment": "\u24d8 Is 42:1; 48:16; 61:1; Mt 3:16; Jn 1:32"}, {"pk": 4045702, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 11, "verse": 3, "text": "His delight will be in the fear of the LORD.
He will not judge
by what he sees with his eyes, \u24d9
he will not execute justice
by what he hears with his ears,
", "comment": "\u24d9 Jn 2:25; 7:24"}, {"pk": 4045703, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 11, "verse": 4, "text": "but he will judge the poor righteously \u24da
and execute justice for the oppressed of the land.
He will strike the land
with a scepter [1] from his mouth, \u24db
and he will kill the wicked \u24dc
with a command [2] from his lips. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 72:2,13-14; Is 3:14
[1] Lit the rod
\u24db Ps 2:9; Is 49:2; Mal 4:6; Rv 1:16; 19:15
\u24dc Gn 18:25; Ps 139:19; Ezk 3:18-19; 18:20-24; 33:8-15
[2] Lit with the breath
\u24dd Jb 4:9; Is 30:28,33; 2Th 2:8"}, {"pk": 4045704, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 11, "verse": 5, "text": "Righteousness will be a belt around his hips; \u24d0
faithfulness will be a belt around his waist. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d0 Eph 6:14
\u24d1 Eph 6:14"}, {"pk": 4045705, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 11, "verse": 6, "text": "The wolf will dwell with the lamb, \u24d2
and the leopard will lie down with the goat.
The calf, the young lion, and the fattened calf will be together,
and a child will lead them.
", "comment": "\u24d2 Is 65:25; Jr 5:6; Hs 2:18; 13:6-9"}, {"pk": 4045706, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 11, "verse": 7, "text": "The cow and the bear will graze,
their young ones will lie down together,
and the lion will eat straw like cattle.
"}, {"pk": 4045707, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 11, "verse": 8, "text": "An infant will play beside the cobra\u2019s pit,
and a toddler will put his hand into a snake\u2019s den.
"}, {"pk": 4045708, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 11, "verse": 9, "text": "They will not harm or destroy each other
on my entire holy mountain,
for the land will be as full
of the knowledge of the LORD
as the sea is filled with water. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 98:2-3; Is 45:6; 52:10; 66:18-23; Hab 2:14"}, {"pk": 4045709, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 11, "verse": 10, "text": "On that day the root of Jesse \u24d4
will stand as a banner for the peoples. \u24d5
The nations will look to him for guidance, \u24d6
and his resting place will be glorious. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d5 Is 49:22; 62:10; Jn 3:14-15; 12:32
\u24d7 Is 14:3; 28:12; 32:17-18
\u24d4 Is 11:1
\u24d6 Rm 15:12; Rv 5:5"}, {"pk": 4045710, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 11, "verse": 11, "text": "On that day \u24d8 the Lord will extend his hand a second time to recover the remnant of his people who survive\u2009\u2014\u2009from Assyria, Egypt, Pathros, Cush, Elam, Shinar, Hamath, and the coasts and islands of the west. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Is 10:20-22; 37:4,31-32; 46:3
\u24d8 Is 27:12"}, {"pk": 4045711, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 11, "verse": 12, "text": "He will lift up a banner for the nations
and gather the dispersed of Israel; \u24da
he will collect the scattered of Judah
from the four corners of the earth. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24da Is 56:8; Zph 3:10; Zch 10:6
\u24db Rv 7:1; 20:8"}, {"pk": 4045712, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 11, "verse": 13, "text": "Ephraim\u2019s envy will cease; \u24dc
Judah\u2019s harassing will end.
Ephraim will no longer be envious of Judah,
and Judah will not harass Ephraim.
", "comment": "\u24dc Is 9:21; Jr 3:18; Ezk 37:16-17,22; Hs 1:11"}, {"pk": 4045713, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 11, "verse": 14, "text": "But they will swoop down
on the Philistine flank to the west.
Together they will plunder the people of the east. \u24dd
They will extend their power over Edom and Moab,
and the Ammonites will be their subjects. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 60:8; 83:6
\u24dd Jr 49:28"}, {"pk": 4045714, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 11, "verse": 15, "text": "The LORD will divide [3] [4] the Gulf of Suez. [5]
He will wave his hand over the Euphrates
with his mighty wind \u24d1
and will split it into seven streams,
letting people walk through on foot.
", "comment": "[5] Lit the Sea of Egypt
[3] Text emended; MT reads destroy
[4] Or dry up
\u24d1 Is 7:20; 8:7; Rv 16:12"}, {"pk": 4045715, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 11, "verse": 16, "text": "There will be a highway for the remnant of his people
who will survive from Assyria, \u24d2
as there was for Israel
when they came up from the land of Egypt. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d2 Is 19:23; 35:8; 40:3; 62:10
\u24d3 Ex 14:26-29"}, {"pk": 4045716, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 12, "verse": 1, "text": "On that day you will say:
\u201cI will give thanks to you, LORD,
although you were angry with me.
Your anger has turned away,
and you have comforted me. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Is 40:1"}, {"pk": 4045717, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 12, "verse": 2, "text": "Indeed, God is my salvation;
I will trust him and not be afraid,
for the LORD, the LORD himself,
is my strength and my song.
He has become my salvation.\u201d \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 15:2; Ps 118:14"}, {"pk": 4045718, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 12, "verse": 3, "text": "You will joyfully draw water \u24d6
from the springs of salvation,
", "comment": "\u24d6 Jn 4:10; 7:37-38"}, {"pk": 4045719, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 12, "verse": 4, "text": "and on that day you will say:
\u201cGive thanks to the LORD; proclaim his name!
Make his works known among the peoples. \u24d7
Declare that his name is exalted.
", "comment": "\u24d7 1Ch 16:8; Ps 105:1; 145:4"}, {"pk": 4045720, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 12, "verse": 5, "text": "Sing to the LORD, for he has done glorious things. \u24d8
Let this be known throughout the earth.
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ex 15:1; Ps 98:1; Is 24:14; 42:10-11; 44:23"}, {"pk": 4045721, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 12, "verse": 6, "text": "Cry out and sing, citizen of Zion,
for the Holy One of Israel \u24d9 is among you
in his greatness.\u201d
", "comment": "\u24d9 Is 1:4"}, {"pk": 4045722, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 13, "verse": 1, "text": "A pronouncement \u24da concerning Babylon \u24db that Isaiah son of Amoz saw:", "comment": "\u24da Is 14:28; 15:1; 17:1; 19:1; 21:1,11,13; 22:1; 23:1; 30:6
\u24db Is 13:19; 14:4; 47:1-15; Jr 24:1; 50:1\u201451:64; Mt 1:11; Rv 14:8"}, {"pk": 4045723, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 13, "verse": 2, "text": "Lift up a banner on a barren mountain. \u24dc
Call out to them.
Signal with your hand, and they will go
through the gates of the nobles.
", "comment": "\u24dc Is 5:26; Jr 50:2"}, {"pk": 4045724, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 13, "verse": 3, "text": "I have commanded my consecrated ones;
yes, I have called my warriors,
who celebrate my triumph,
to execute my wrath. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 78:21,50; Ezk 5:15; 20:8"}, {"pk": 4045725, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 13, "verse": 4, "text": "Listen, a commotion on the mountains,
like that of a mighty people!
Listen, an uproar among the kingdoms,
like nations being gathered together!
The LORD of Armies is mobilizing an army for war.
"}, {"pk": 4045726, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 13, "verse": 5, "text": "They are coming from a distant land,
from the farthest horizon\u2009\u2014
the LORD and the weapons of his wrath\u2009\u2014
to destroy the whole country. [1]
", "comment": "[1] Or earth"}, {"pk": 4045727, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 13, "verse": 6, "text": "Wail! For the day of the LORD is near. \u24d0
It will come as destruction from the Almighty. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d0 Is 2:12; 10:3; 13:9; 34:2,8; 61:2; Ezk 30:3; Am 5:18; Zph 1:7
\u24d1 Is 10:25; 14:23; Jl 1:15"}, {"pk": 4045728, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 13, "verse": 7, "text": "Therefore everyone\u2019s hands will become weak,
and every man will lose heart. [2]
", "comment": "[2] Lit every man\u2019s heart will melt"}, {"pk": 4045729, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 13, "verse": 8, "text": "They will be horrified;
pain and agony will seize them;
they will be in anguish like a woman in labor. \u24d2
They will look at each other,
their faces flushed with fear.
", "comment": "\u24d2 Is 26:17; Jr 4:31; Jn 16:21"}, {"pk": 4045730, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 13, "verse": 9, "text": "Look, the day \u24d3 of the LORD is coming\u2009\u2014
cruel, with rage and burning anger\u2009\u2014
to make the earth a desolation
and to destroy its sinners. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d3 Mt 25:13
\u24d4 Dt 32:43"}, {"pk": 4045731, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 13, "verse": 10, "text": "Indeed, the stars of the sky and its constellations [3]
will not give their light.
The sun will be dark when it rises,
and the moon will not shine. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Is 34:4; Mt 24:29; Mk 13:24-25; Lk 21:26; Rv 8:12
[3] Or Orions"}, {"pk": 4045732, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 13, "verse": 11, "text": "I will punish the world for its evil, \u24d6
and wicked people for their iniquities.
I will put an end to the pride of the arrogant \u24d7
and humiliate the insolence of tyrants.
", "comment": "\u24d6 Jr 23:2; 36:31; 44:29
\u24d7 Is 2:11; 23:9; Dn 5:22-23"}, {"pk": 4045733, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 13, "verse": 12, "text": "I will make a human more scarce than fine gold,
and mankind more rare than the gold of Ophir. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 1Kg 9:28; Jb 28:16; Ps 45:9"}, {"pk": 4045734, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 13, "verse": 13, "text": "Therefore I will make the heavens tremble,
and the earth will shake from its foundations \u24d9
at the wrath of the LORD of Armies,
on the day of his burning anger.
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 18:7; Is 2:19; 24:1,19-20; Hg 2:6"}, {"pk": 4045735, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 13, "verse": 14, "text": "Like wandering gazelles
and like sheep without a shepherd, \u24da
each one will turn to his own people,
each one will flee to his own land.
", "comment": "\u24da 1Kg 22:17; Mt 9:36; Mk 6:34; 1Pt 2:25"}, {"pk": 4045736, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 13, "verse": 15, "text": "Whoever is found will be stabbed,
and whoever is caught will die by the sword.
"}, {"pk": 4045737, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 13, "verse": 16, "text": "Their children will be dashed to pieces before their eyes; \u24db
their houses will be looted,
and their wives raped.
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 137:8-9; Is 13:18; 14:21; Hs 10:14; Nah 3:10"}, {"pk": 4045738, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 13, "verse": 17, "text": "Look! I am stirring up the Medes against them, \u24dc
who cannot be bought off with [4] silver
and who have no desire for gold.
", "comment": "\u24dc Jr 51:11; Dn 5:28
[4] Lit who have no regard for"}, {"pk": 4045739, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 13, "verse": 18, "text": "Their bows will cut young men to pieces.
They will have no compassion on offspring;
they will not look with pity on children.
"}, {"pk": 4045740, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 13, "verse": 19, "text": "And Babylon, the jewel of the kingdoms,
the glory of the pride of the Chaldeans,
will be like Sodom and Gomorrah
when God overthrew them. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Gn 19:24; Jr 14:18; 50:40; Am 4:11"}, {"pk": 4045741, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 13, "verse": 20, "text": "It will never be inhabited
or lived in from generation to generation; \u24d0
a nomad will not pitch his tent there,
and shepherds will not let their flocks rest there.
", "comment": "\u24d0 Is 14:23; 34:10-15; Jr 51:37-43"}, {"pk": 4045742, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 13, "verse": 21, "text": "But desert creatures will lie down there,
and owls will fill the houses.
Ostriches will dwell there,
and wild goats will leap about. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Is 34:11-15; Zph 2:14; Rv 18:2"}, {"pk": 4045743, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 13, "verse": 22, "text": "Hyenas will howl in the fortresses,
and jackals, in the luxurious palaces.
Babylon\u2019s time is almost up;
her days are almost over.
"}, {"pk": 4045744, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 14, "verse": 1, "text": "For the LORD will have compassion \u24d2 on Jacob and will choose Israel again. \u24d3 He will settle them on their own land. \u24d4 The resident alien will join them and be united with the house of Jacob. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d2 1Kg 3:26
\u24d3 Dt 7:7; Ps 102:13; Zch 1:17
\u24d4 Dt 12:10; 2Sm 7:1
\u24d5 Dt 14:21,29; Zch 8:22-23; Eph 2:12-14"}, {"pk": 4045745, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 14, "verse": 2, "text": "The nations will escort Israel and bring it to its homeland. Then the house of Israel will possess them as male and female slaves in the LORD\u2019s land. \u24d6 They will make captives of their captors and will rule over their oppressors.", "comment": "\u24d6 Is 9:7; 45:14-25; 49:22-26; 60:9; 61:5; 66:19-24"}, {"pk": 4045746, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 14, "verse": 3, "text": "When the LORD gives you rest from your pain, \u24d7 torment, and the hard labor \u24d8 you were forced to do,", "comment": "\u24d8 Ex 1:14
\u24d7 Gn 3:16; Is 14:3; Jr 44:19"}, {"pk": 4045747, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 14, "verse": 4, "text": "you will sing this song of contempt about the king of Babylon \u24d9 and say: How the oppressor has quieted down,
and how the raging [1] has become quiet!
", "comment": "[1] DSS; Hb uncertain
\u24d9 Mc 2:4; Hab 2:6"}, {"pk": 4045748, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 14, "verse": 5, "text": "The LORD has broken the staff of the wicked,
the scepter of the rulers.
"}, {"pk": 4045749, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 14, "verse": 6, "text": "It struck the peoples in anger
with unceasing blows.
It subdued the nations in rage
with relentless persecution.
"}, {"pk": 4045750, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 14, "verse": 7, "text": "The whole earth is calm and at rest;
people shout with a ringing cry.
"}, {"pk": 4045751, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 14, "verse": 8, "text": "Even the cypresses and the cedars of Lebanon
rejoice over you: \u24da
\u201cSince you have been laid low,
no lumberjack has come against us.\u201d
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 104:16; Is 55:12; Ezk 31:16"}, {"pk": 4045752, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 14, "verse": 9, "text": "Sheol below is eager to greet your coming,
stirring up the spirits of the departed for you\u2009\u2014
all the rulers [2] of the earth\u2009\u2014
making all the kings of the nations
rise from their thrones.
", "comment": "[2] Lit rams"}, {"pk": 4045753, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 14, "verse": 10, "text": "They all respond to you, saying,
\u201cYou too have become as weak as we are;
you have become like us!
"}, {"pk": 4045754, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 14, "verse": 11, "text": "Your splendor has been brought down to Sheol,
along with the music of your harps.
Maggots are spread out under you,
and worms cover you.\u201d
"}, {"pk": 4045755, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 14, "verse": 12, "text": "Shining morning star, [3] \u24db
how you have fallen from the heavens! \u24dc
You destroyer of nations,
you have been cut down to the ground.
", "comment": "\u24dc Is 34:4; Lk 10:18; Rv 8:10; 9:1
\u24db 2Pt 1:19; Rv 2:28; 22:16
[3] Or Day Star, son of the dawn"}, {"pk": 4045756, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 14, "verse": 13, "text": "You said to yourself,
\u201cI will ascend to the heavens; \u24dd
I will set up my throne
above the stars of God. \u24d0
I will sit on the mount of the gods\u2019 assembly,
in the remotest parts of the North. [4] \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24dd Jr 51:53; Ezk 28:2; Am 9:2
\u24d0 Dn 5:22-23; 8:10; 2Th 2:4
[4] Or of Zaphon
\u24d1 Ps 48:2"}, {"pk": 4045757, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 14, "verse": 14, "text": "I will ascend above the highest clouds;
I will make myself like the Most High.\u201d
"}, {"pk": 4045758, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 14, "verse": 15, "text": "But you will be brought down to Sheol
into the deepest regions of the Pit. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 28:1; Is 38:18; Ezk 28:8; Mt 11:23; Lk 10:15"}, {"pk": 4045759, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 14, "verse": 16, "text": "Those who see you will stare at you;
they will look closely at you:
\u201cIs this the man who caused the earth to tremble,
who shook the kingdoms,
"}, {"pk": 4045760, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 14, "verse": 17, "text": "who turned the world into a wilderness, \u24d3
who destroyed its cities
and would not release the prisoners to return home?\u201d
", "comment": "\u24d3 Jl 1:19-20; 2:3,22; 3:19"}, {"pk": 4045761, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 14, "verse": 18, "text": "All the kings of the nations
lie in splendor, each in his own tomb.
"}, {"pk": 4045762, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 14, "verse": 19, "text": "But you are thrown out without a grave,
like a worthless branch,
covered by those slain with the sword
and dumped into a rocky pit like a trampled corpse.
"}, {"pk": 4045763, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 14, "verse": 20, "text": "You will not join them in burial,
because you destroyed your land
and slaughtered your own people.
The offspring of evildoers
will never be mentioned again. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Jb 18:16,19; Ps 21:10; 37:28; Is 1:4; 31:2"}, {"pk": 4045764, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 14, "verse": 21, "text": "Prepare a place of slaughter for his sons,
because of the iniquity \u24d5 of their fathers.
They will never rise up to possess a land
or fill the surface of the earth with cities.
", "comment": "\u24d5 Is 13:11"}, {"pk": 4045765, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 14, "verse": 22, "text": "\u201cI will rise up against them\u201d\u2009\u2014\u2009this is the declaration of the LORD of Armies\u2009\u2014\u2009\u201cand I will cut off from Babylon her reputation, remnant, offspring, and posterity\u201d\u2009\u2014\u2009this is the LORD\u2019s declaration."}, {"pk": 4045766, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 14, "verse": 23, "text": "\u201cI will make her a swampland and a region for herons, [5] and I will sweep her away with the broom of destruction.\u201d This is the declaration of the LORD of Armies.", "comment": "[5] Or hedgehogs; Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4045767, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 14, "verse": 24, "text": "The LORD of Armies has sworn: As I have purposed, so it will be;
as I have planned it, so it will happen. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Pr 16:4; Is 46:11; Jr 23:20; 30:24; 51:29; Zch 1:6; Eph 1:11; Rv 17:17"}, {"pk": 4045768, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 14, "verse": 25, "text": "I will break Assyria \u24d7 in my land;
I will tread him down on my mountain.
Then his yoke will be taken from them,
and his burden will be removed from their shoulders.
", "comment": "\u24d7 Is 8:7; 10:5-15,27"}, {"pk": 4045769, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 14, "verse": 26, "text": "This is the plan \u24d8 prepared
for the whole earth,
and this is the hand stretched out
against all the nations.
", "comment": "\u24d8 Is 5:19"}, {"pk": 4045770, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 14, "verse": 27, "text": "The LORD of Armies himself has planned it;
therefore, who can stand in its way?
It is his hand that is outstretched,
so who can turn it back?
"}, {"pk": 4045771, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 14, "verse": 28, "text": "In the year that King Ahaz died, \u24d9 this pronouncement came: \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Is 13:1
\u24d9 2Kg 16:20; 2Ch 28:27; Is 6:1"}, {"pk": 4045772, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 14, "verse": 29, "text": "Don\u2019t rejoice, all of you in Philistia,
because the rod of the one who struck you \u24db is broken.
For a viper will come from the root [6] of a snake,
and from its egg comes a flying serpent. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24db 1Sm 17:50; 18:25-30; 19:8; 23:1-5; 2Sm 5:17-25; 8:1
[6] Or stock
\u24dc Ex 4:2-3; 7:10-12; Is 30:6"}, {"pk": 4045773, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 14, "verse": 30, "text": "Then the firstborn \u24dd of the poor will be well fed,
and the impoverished will lie down in safety,
but I will kill your root with hunger,
and your remnant will be slain.
", "comment": "\u24dd Ex 4:22"}, {"pk": 4045774, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 14, "verse": 31, "text": "Wail, you gates! \u24d0 Cry out, city!
Tremble with fear, \u24d1 all Philistia!
For a cloud of dust is coming from the north, \u24d2
and there is no one missing from the invader\u2019s ranks.
", "comment": "\u24d0 Is 3:26; 24:12; 45:2
\u24d2 Is 41:25; Jr 1:13-14; 4:6; 6:1; 47:2; 50:3,9,41
\u24d1 Jos 2:9,24"}, {"pk": 4045775, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 14, "verse": 32, "text": "What answer will be given to the messengers from that nation?
The LORD has founded Zion, \u24d3
and his oppressed people find refuge in her.
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 87:1,5; 102:16; Is 28:16; 44:28; 54:11"}, {"pk": 4045776, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 15, "verse": 1, "text": "A pronouncement concerning Moab: \u24d4 Ar in Moab is devastated, \u24d5
destroyed in a night.
Kir in Moab is devastated,
destroyed in a night.
", "comment": "\u24d5 Nm 21:28
\u24d4 Gn 19:31-37; Is 11:14; 25:10; Jr 48:1-38; Ezk 25:8-11; Am 2:1-3; Zph 2:8-9"}, {"pk": 4045777, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 15, "verse": 2, "text": "Dibon went up to its temple
to weep at its high places.
Moab wails on Nebo and at [1] Medeba.
Every head is shaved;
every beard is chopped short.
", "comment": "[1] Or wails over Nebo and over"}, {"pk": 4045778, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 15, "verse": 3, "text": "In its streets they wear sackcloth;
on its rooftops and in its public squares everyone wails,
falling down and weeping.
"}, {"pk": 4045779, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 15, "verse": 4, "text": "Heshbon and Elealeh cry out;
their voices are heard as far away as Jahaz. \u24d6
Therefore the soldiers of Moab cry out,
and they tremble. [2]
", "comment": "[2] Lit out, he trembles within himself
\u24d6 Nm 21:28; 32:3; Jr 48:34"}, {"pk": 4045780, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 15, "verse": 5, "text": "My heart cries out over Moab,
whose fugitives flee as far as Zoar, \u24d7
to Eglath-shelishiyah;
they go up the Ascent of Luhith weeping;
they raise a cry of destruction
on the road to Horonaim.
", "comment": "\u24d7 Gn 19:21-22"}, {"pk": 4045781, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 15, "verse": 6, "text": "The Waters of Nimrim \u24d8 are desolate;
the grass is withered, the foliage is gone,
and the vegetation has vanished.
", "comment": "\u24d8 Nm 32:3,36; Jos 13:27"}, {"pk": 4045782, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 15, "verse": 7, "text": "So they carry their wealth and belongings
over the Wadi of the Willows. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Is 30:6; Jr 48:36"}, {"pk": 4045783, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 15, "verse": 8, "text": "For their cry echoes
throughout the territory of Moab.
Their wailing reaches Eglaim;
their wailing reaches Beer-elim.
"}, {"pk": 4045784, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 15, "verse": 9, "text": "The Waters of Dibon [3] are full of blood, \u24da
but I will bring on Dibon [4] even more than this\u2009\u2014
a lion for those who escape from Moab,
and for the survivors in the land. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24da 2Kg 3:22-23
\u24db 2Sm 23:20; 1Ch 11:22
[3] DSS, some LXX mss, Vg; MT reads Dimon
[4] DSS, some LXX mss, Vg; MT reads Dimon"}, {"pk": 4045785, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 16, "verse": 1, "text": "Send lambs to the ruler of the land, \u24dc
from Sela in the desert \u24dd
to the mountain of Daughter Zion.
", "comment": "\u24dd 2Kg 14:7; Is 42:11
\u24dc 2Kg 3:4"}, {"pk": 4045786, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 16, "verse": 2, "text": "Like a bird fleeing,
forced from the nest,
the daughters of Moab
will be at the fords of the Arnon.
"}, {"pk": 4045787, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 16, "verse": 3, "text": "Give us counsel and make a decision.
Shelter us at noonday
with shade that is as dark as night.
Hide the refugees; \u24d0
do not betray the one who flees.
", "comment": "\u24d0 1Kg 18:4"}, {"pk": 4045788, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 16, "verse": 4, "text": "Let my refugees stay with you;
be a refuge for Moab [1] from the aggressor.
When the oppressor has gone,
destruction has ended,
and marauders have vanished from the land,
", "comment": "[1] Or you; Moab\u2009\u2014\u2009be a refuge for him"}, {"pk": 4045789, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 16, "verse": 5, "text": "a throne will be established in love, \u24d1
and one will sit on it faithfully [2]
in the tent of David,
judging and pursuing what is right,
quick to execute justice.
", "comment": "\u24d1 Is 9:6-7; 32:1; 55:4; Dn 7:14; Mc 4:7; Lk 1:33
[2] Or continually"}, {"pk": 4045790, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 16, "verse": 6, "text": "We have heard of Moab\u2019s pride \u24d2 \u2009\u2014
how very proud he is\u2009\u2014
his haughtiness, his pride, his arrogance,
and his empty boasting.
", "comment": "\u24d2 Jr 48:29; Am 2:1; Ob 3-4; Zph 2:8,10"}, {"pk": 4045791, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 16, "verse": 7, "text": "Therefore let Moab wail;
let every one of them wail for Moab.
You who are completely devastated, mourn
for the raisin cakes \u24d3 of Kir-hareseth. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 2Kg 3:25; Jr 48:31
\u24d3 2Sm 6:19; 1Ch 16:3; Sg 2:5; Hs 3:1"}, {"pk": 4045792, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 16, "verse": 8, "text": "For Heshbon\u2019s terraced vineyards
and the grapevines of Sibmah have withered.
The rulers of the nations
have trampled its choice vines
that reached as far as Jazer \u24d5
and spread to the desert.
Their shoots spread out
and reached the sea. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d5 Nm 21:32; Jos 13:25
\u24d6 Jr 48:32"}, {"pk": 4045793, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 16, "verse": 9, "text": "So I join with Jazer
to weep for the vines of Sibmah;
I drench Heshbon and Elealeh with my tears.
Triumphant shouts have fallen silent [3]
over your summer fruit and your harvest.
", "comment": "[3] Or Battle cries have fallen"}, {"pk": 4045794, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 16, "verse": 10, "text": "Joy and rejoicing \u24d7 have been removed from the orchard;
no one is singing or shouting for joy in the vineyards. \u24d8
No one tramples grapes [4] in the winepresses.
I have put an end to the shouting.
", "comment": "\u24d7 Is 24:8; Jr 48:33
[4] Lit wine
\u24d8 Jdg 9:27; Is 24:7; Am 5:11,17"}, {"pk": 4045795, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 16, "verse": 11, "text": "Therefore I moan like the sound of a lyre for Moab, \u24d9
as does my innermost being for Kir-heres.
", "comment": "\u24d9 Is 15:5; 63:15; Jr 48:36; Hs 11:8; Php 2:1"}, {"pk": 4045796, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 16, "verse": 12, "text": "When Moab appears
and tires himself out on the high place \u24da
and comes to his sanctuary to pray,
it will do him no good. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Is 15:2
\u24da 1Kg 18:29"}, {"pk": 4045797, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 16, "verse": 13, "text": "This is the message that the LORD previously announced about Moab."}, {"pk": 4045798, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 16, "verse": 14, "text": "And now the LORD says, \u201cIn three years, as a hired worker counts years, \u24dc Moab\u2019s splendor will become an object of contempt, in spite of a very large population. And those who are left will be few and weak.\u201d", "comment": "\u24dc Jb 7:1; 14:6; Is 21:16"}, {"pk": 4045799, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 17, "verse": 1, "text": "A pronouncement \u24dd concerning Damascus: \u24d0 Look, Damascus is no longer a city.
It has become a ruined heap.
", "comment": "\u24d0 Gn 14:15; 15:2; 2Kg 16:9; Jr 49:23; Am 1:3-5; Zch 9:1; Ac 9:2
\u24dd Is 13:1"}, {"pk": 4045800, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 17, "verse": 2, "text": "The cities of Aroer are abandoned;
they will be places for flocks.
They will lie down without fear.
"}, {"pk": 4045801, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 17, "verse": 3, "text": "The fortress disappears from Ephraim, \u24d1
and a kingdom from Damascus.
The remnant of Aram will be
like the splendor of the Israelites.
This is the declaration of the LORD of Armies.", "comment": "\u24d1 Is 7:8,16; 8:4"}, {"pk": 4045802, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 17, "verse": 4, "text": "On that day
the splendor of Jacob will fade,
and his healthy body [1] will become emaciated. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Is 10:16
[1] Lit and the fat of his flesh"}, {"pk": 4045803, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 17, "verse": 5, "text": "It will be as if a reaper had gathered standing grain\u2009\u2014
his arm harvesting the heads of grain\u2009\u2014
and as if one had gleaned heads of grain
in the Valley of Rephaim. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 2Sm 5:18,22"}, {"pk": 4045804, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 17, "verse": 6, "text": "Only gleanings will be left in Israel, \u24d4
as if an olive tree had been beaten\u2009\u2014
two or three olives at the very top of the tree,
four or five on its fruitful branches. This is the declaration of the LORD, the God of Israel.
", "comment": "\u24d4 Dt 4:27; Is 24:13; 27:12; Ob 5; Rm 11:19"}, {"pk": 4045805, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 17, "verse": 7, "text": "On that day people will look to their Maker and will turn their eyes to the Holy One of Israel. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Is 1:4"}, {"pk": 4045806, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 17, "verse": 8, "text": "They will not look to the altars \u24d6 they made with their hands or to the Asherahs and shrines [2] \u24d7 they made with their fingers.", "comment": "[2] Or incense altars
\u24d6 2Ch 34:7; Is 27:9
\u24d7 Ex 34:13; Dt 7:5; Mc 5:14"}, {"pk": 4045807, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 17, "verse": 9, "text": "On that day their strong cities will be
like the abandoned woods and mountaintops
that were abandoned because of the Israelites;
there will be desolation.
"}, {"pk": 4045808, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 17, "verse": 10, "text": "For you have forgotten the God of your salvation,
and you have failed to remember
the rock of your strength; \u24d8
therefore you will plant beautiful plants
and set out cuttings from exotic vines.
", "comment": "\u24d8 Dt 6:12; 8:11,14,19; 32:18; Jdg 3:7; 1Sm 12:9; Ps 106:21; Is 8:14; 26:4; 51:13; Jr 3:21; 13:25; Ezk 22:12; 23:35; Hs 2:13"}, {"pk": 4045809, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 17, "verse": 11, "text": "On the day that you plant,
you will help them to grow,
and in the morning
you will help your seed to sprout,
but the harvest will vanish
on the day of disease and incurable pain.
"}, {"pk": 4045810, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 17, "verse": 12, "text": "Ah! The roar of many peoples\u2009\u2014
they roar like the roaring of the seas.
The raging of the nations\u2009\u2014
they rage like the rumble of rushing water. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 93:1-5; Is 8:9-10; Lk 21:25"}, {"pk": 4045811, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 17, "verse": 13, "text": "The nations rage like the rumble of a huge torrent. \u24da
He rebukes them, and they flee far away, \u24db
driven before the wind like chaff on the hills \u24dc
and like tumbleweeds before a gale.
", "comment": "\u24da Is 33:3
\u24db Ps 9:5; Is 41:11
\u24dc Jb 21:18; Ps 1:4; 83:13; Is 29:5; 41:15-16"}, {"pk": 4045812, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 17, "verse": 14, "text": "In the evening\u2009\u2014\u2009sudden terror!
Before morning\u2009\u2014\u2009it is gone!
This is the fate of those who plunder us
and the lot of those who ravage us.
"}, {"pk": 4045813, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 18, "verse": 1, "text": "Woe to the land of buzzing insect wings [1]
beyond the rivers of Cush, \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd 2Kg 19:9; Is 20:3-5; Ezk 30:4-5,9; Zph 2:12; 3:10
[1] Or of sailing ships"}, {"pk": 4045814, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 18, "verse": 2, "text": "which sends envoys by sea,
in reed vessels over the water.
Go, swift messengers,
to a nation tall and smooth-skinned,
to a people feared far and near,
a powerful nation with a strange language, [2]
whose land is divided by rivers.
", "comment": "[2] Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4045815, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 18, "verse": 3, "text": "All you inhabitants of the world
and you who live on the earth,
when a banner is raised on the mountains, look!
When a trumpet sounds, listen!
"}, {"pk": 4045816, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 18, "verse": 4, "text": "For the LORD said to me: I will quietly look out from my place,
like shimmering heat in sunshine,
like a rain cloud in harvest heat.
"}, {"pk": 4045817, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 18, "verse": 5, "text": "For before the harvest, when the blossoming is over
and the blossom becomes a ripening grape,
he will cut off the shoots with a pruning knife,
and tear away and remove the branches.
"}, {"pk": 4045818, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 18, "verse": 6, "text": "They will all be left for the birds of prey on the hills
and for the wild animals of the land.
The birds of prey will spend the summer feeding on them,
and all the wild animals the winter.
"}, {"pk": 4045819, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 18, "verse": 7, "text": "At that time a gift will be brought to the LORD of Armies from [3] a people tall and smooth-skinned, \u24d0 a people feared far and near, a powerful nation with a strange language, whose land is divided by rivers\u2009\u2014\u2009to Mount Zion, the place of the name of the LORD of Armies.", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 68:31; Is 45:14; Zph 3:10; Ac 8:27-38
[3] DSS, LXX, Vg; MT omits from"}, {"pk": 4045820, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 19, "verse": 1, "text": "A pronouncement \u24d1 concerning Egypt: \u24d2 Look, the LORD rides on a swift cloud \u24d3
and is coming to Egypt.
Egypt\u2019s idols will tremble before him, \u24d4
and Egypt will lose heart. [1] \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ex 12:12; Jr 43:12; 44:8
\u24d5 Jos 2:11; Is 13:7
\u24d1 Is 13:1
\u24d2 Jr 46:13-26; Ezk 29:1\u201431:2; 31:18\u201432:32; Jl 3:19
\u24d3 Ps 18:9-10; 104:3; Mt 26:64; Rv 1:7
[1] Lit Egypt\u2019s heart will melt within it"}, {"pk": 4045821, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 19, "verse": 2, "text": "I will provoke Egyptians against Egyptians;
each will fight against his brother \u24d6
and each against his friend,
city against city, kingdom against kingdom. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Jdg 7:22; 1Sm 14:20; 2Ch 20:23; Mt 10:21,36; Mk 13:8; Lk 21:10
\u24d6 Mk 13:12"}, {"pk": 4045822, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 19, "verse": 3, "text": "Egypt\u2019s spirit will be disturbed within it,
and I will frustrate its plans.
Then they will inquire of idols, ghosts,
and spiritists. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 1Ch 10:13; Is 8:19; Dn 2:2"}, {"pk": 4045823, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 19, "verse": 4, "text": "I will hand over Egypt to harsh masters, \u24d9
and a strong king will rule it. This is the declaration of the Lord GOD of Armies.
", "comment": "\u24d9 Is 20:4; Jr 46:26; Ezk 29:19"}, {"pk": 4045824, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 19, "verse": 5, "text": "The water of the sea will dry up,
and the river will be parched and dry.
"}, {"pk": 4045825, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 19, "verse": 6, "text": "The channels will stink;
they will dwindle, and Egypt\u2019s canals will be parched.
Reed and rush will wilt.
"}, {"pk": 4045826, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 19, "verse": 7, "text": "The reeds by the Nile, by the mouth of the river,
and all the cultivated areas of the Nile
will wither, blow away, and vanish.
"}, {"pk": 4045827, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 19, "verse": 8, "text": "Then the fishermen will mourn.
All those who cast hooks into the Nile will lament,
and those who spread nets on the water will give up.
"}, {"pk": 4045828, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 19, "verse": 9, "text": "Those who work with flax will be dismayed; \u24da
those combing it and weaving linen will turn pale. [2]
", "comment": "\u24da Pr 7:16; Ezk 27:7
[2] DSS, Tg; MT reads weavers of white cloth"}, {"pk": 4045829, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 19, "verse": 10, "text": "Egypt\u2019s weavers [3] will be dejected;
all her wage earners will be demoralized.
", "comment": "[3] Or foundations"}, {"pk": 4045830, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 19, "verse": 11, "text": "The princes of Zoan are complete fools; \u24db
Pharaoh\u2019s wisest advisers give stupid advice!
How can you say to Pharaoh,
\u201cI am one [4] of the wise,
a student of eastern [5] kings\u201d?
", "comment": "\u24db Nm 13:22; Ps 78:12,43; Is 30:4
[4] Lit a son
[5] Lit a son of ancient"}, {"pk": 4045831, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 19, "verse": 12, "text": "Where then are your wise men?
Let them tell you and reveal
what the LORD of Armies has planned against Egypt.
"}, {"pk": 4045832, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 19, "verse": 13, "text": "The princes of Zoan have been fools;
the princes of Memphis are deceived. \u24dc
Her tribal chieftains have led Egypt astray.
", "comment": "\u24dc Jr 2:16; 46:14,19; Ezk 30:13"}, {"pk": 4045833, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 19, "verse": 14, "text": "The LORD has mixed within her a spirit of confusion.
The leaders have made Egypt stagger in all she does,
as a drunkard staggers in his vomit.
"}, {"pk": 4045834, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 19, "verse": 15, "text": "No head or tail, palm or reed, \u24dd
will be able to do anything for Egypt.
", "comment": "\u24dd Is 9:14-16"}, {"pk": 4045835, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 19, "verse": 16, "text": "On that day Egypt will be like women and will tremble with fear because of the threatening hand of the LORD of Armies when he raises it against them."}, {"pk": 4045836, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 19, "verse": 17, "text": "The land of Judah will terrify Egypt; whenever Judah is mentioned, Egypt will tremble because of what the LORD of Armies has planned \u24d0 against it.", "comment": "\u24d0 Is 5:19"}, {"pk": 4045837, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 19, "verse": 18, "text": "On that day five cities in the land of Egypt will speak the language of Canaan and swear loyalty to the LORD of Armies. One of the cities will be called the City of the Sun. [6] [7]", "comment": "[7] = the ancient Egyptian city Heliopolis
[6] Some Hb mss, DSS, Sym, Tg, Vg, Arabic; other Hb mss read of Destruction; LXX reads of Righteousness"}, {"pk": 4045838, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 19, "verse": 19, "text": "On that day there will be an altar to the LORD in the center of the land of Egypt and a pillar to the LORD near her border. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Gn 28:18; Ex 24:4; Jos 22:10,26-27"}, {"pk": 4045839, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 19, "verse": 20, "text": "It will be a sign and witness to the LORD of Armies in the land of Egypt. When they cry out to the LORD because of their oppressors, he will send them a savior and leader, and he will rescue them. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Jdg 3:9,15; 6:7; 10:10"}, {"pk": 4045840, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 19, "verse": 21, "text": "The LORD will make himself known to Egypt, and Egypt will know the LORD on that day. They will offer sacrifices and offerings; \u24d3 they will make vows to the LORD and fulfill them.", "comment": "\u24d3 Is 56:7; 60:7; Zch 14:16-18"}, {"pk": 4045841, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 19, "verse": 22, "text": "The LORD will strike Egypt, striking and healing. Then they will turn to the LORD and he will be receptive to their prayers and heal them."}, {"pk": 4045842, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 19, "verse": 23, "text": "On that day there will be a highway \u24d4 from Egypt to Assyria. Assyria will go to Egypt, Egypt to Assyria, and Egypt will worship with Assyria.", "comment": "\u24d4 Is 11:16; 35:8; 49:11; 62:10"}, {"pk": 4045843, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 19, "verse": 24, "text": "On that day Israel will form a triple alliance with Egypt and Assyria\u2009\u2014\u2009a blessing within the land."}, {"pk": 4045844, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 19, "verse": 25, "text": "The LORD of Armies will bless them, saying, \u201cEgypt my people, Assyria my handiwork, \u24d5 and Israel my inheritance are blessed.\u201d \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Dt 9:26,29; 32:9; Ps 28:9; Is 47:6; 63:17
\u24d5 Ps 100:3; Is 29:23; 45:11; 60:21; 64:8; Eph 2:10"}, {"pk": 4045845, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 20, "verse": 1, "text": "In the year that the chief commander, \u24d7 sent by King Sargon of Assyria, came to Ashdod \u24d8 and attacked and captured it\u2009\u2014\u2009", "comment": "\u24d7 2Kg 18:17
\u24d8 1Sm 5:1"}, {"pk": 4045846, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 20, "verse": 2, "text": "during that time the LORD had spoken through Isaiah \u24d9 son of Amoz, saying, \u201cGo, take off your sackcloth [1] and remove the sandals from your feet,\u201d and he did that, going stripped and barefoot \u24da \u2009\u2014\u2009", "comment": "\u24d9 Mt 3:3; 12:17
\u24da 1Sm 19:24; Mc 1:8
[1] Lit off the sackcloth from your waist"}, {"pk": 4045847, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 20, "verse": 3, "text": "the LORD said, \u201cAs my servant Isaiah has gone stripped and barefoot three years as a sign and omen against Egypt and Cush, \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Is 8:18"}, {"pk": 4045848, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 20, "verse": 4, "text": "so the king of Assyria will lead the captives of Egypt \u24dc and the exiles of Cush, young and old alike, stripped and barefoot, with bared buttocks\u2009\u2014\u2009to Egypt\u2019s shame.", "comment": "\u24dc Is 19:4"}, {"pk": 4045849, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 20, "verse": 5, "text": "Those who made Cush their hope and Egypt their boast will be dismayed and ashamed. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd 2Kg 18:21; Is 30:3-5; 31:1; Ezk 29:6-7"}, {"pk": 4045850, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 20, "verse": 6, "text": "And the inhabitants of this coastland will say on that day, \u2018Look, this is what has happened to those we relied on and fled to for help to rescue us from the king of Assyria! Now, how will we escape?\u2009\u2019\u201d"}, {"pk": 4045851, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 21, "verse": 1, "text": "A pronouncement \u24d0 concerning the desert by the sea: \u24d1 Like storms that pass over the Negev,
it comes from the desert, from the land of terror.
", "comment": "\u24d0 Is 13:1
\u24d1 Is 13:20-22; 14:23; 21:9; Jr 51:41-44"}, {"pk": 4045852, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 21, "verse": 2, "text": "A troubling vision is declared to me:
\u201cThe treacherous one acts treacherously, \u24d2
and the destroyer destroys.
Advance, Elam! Lay siege, you Medes!
I will put an end to all the groaning.\u201d
", "comment": "\u24d2 Is 24:16; 33:1"}, {"pk": 4045853, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 21, "verse": 3, "text": "Therefore I am [1] filled with anguish.
Pain grips me, like the pain of a woman in labor. \u24d3
I am too perplexed to hear,
too dismayed to see.
", "comment": "[1] Lit my waist is, or my insides are
\u24d3 Ps 48:6; Is 13:8; 16:11; 26:17-18; Jr 4:31; 6:24; 22:23; 30:6; 50:43; Mc 4:9-10; 1Th 5:3"}, {"pk": 4045854, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 21, "verse": 4, "text": "My heart staggers;
horror terrifies me.
He has turned my last glimmer of hope [2]
into sheer terror. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Dt 28:67
[2] Lit my twilight"}, {"pk": 4045855, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 21, "verse": 5, "text": "Prepare a table, \u24d5 and spread out a carpet!
Eat and drink!
Rise up, you princes, and oil the shields!
", "comment": "\u24d5 Jr 51:39,57; Dn 5:1-4"}, {"pk": 4045856, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 21, "verse": 6, "text": "For the Lord has said to me,
\u201cGo, post a lookout;
let him report what he sees.
"}, {"pk": 4045857, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 21, "verse": 7, "text": "When he sees riders\u2009\u2014
pairs of horsemen,
riders on donkeys,
riders on camels\u2009\u2014
he must pay close attention.\u201d
"}, {"pk": 4045858, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 21, "verse": 8, "text": "Then the lookout [3] reported,
\u201cLord, I stand on the watchtower all day, \u24d6
and I stay at my post all night.
", "comment": "[3] DSS, Syr; MT reads Then a lion
\u24d6 Hab 2:1"}, {"pk": 4045859, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 21, "verse": 9, "text": "Look, riders come\u2009\u2014
horsemen in pairs.\u201d
And he answered, saying,
\u201cBabylon has fallen, \u24d7 has fallen.
All the images of her gods
have been shattered on the ground.\u201d \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Is 46:1; Jr 50:2; 51:44
\u24d7 2Sm 1:19; Is 3:8; 14:12; Jr 51:8; Ezk 32:22; Rv 14:8; 18:2"}, {"pk": 4045860, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 21, "verse": 10, "text": "My people who have been crushed
on the threshing floor, \u24d9
I have declared to you
what I have heard from the LORD of Armies,
the God of Israel.
", "comment": "\u24d9 Jr 51:33; Mc 4:13"}, {"pk": 4045861, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 21, "verse": 11, "text": "A pronouncement \u24da concerning Dumah: [4] \u24db One calls to me from Seir, \u24dc
\u201cWatchman, what is left of the night?
Watchman, what is left of the night?\u201d
", "comment": "[4] Some Hb mss, LXX read Edom
\u24dc Dt 2:8; Ezk 35:2
\u24da Is 21:1
\u24db Gn 25:14"}, {"pk": 4045862, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 21, "verse": 12, "text": "The watchman said,
\u201cMorning has come, and also night.
If you want to ask, ask!
Come back again.\u201d
"}, {"pk": 4045863, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 21, "verse": 13, "text": "A pronouncement concerning Arabia: \u24dd In the desert [5] brush
you will camp for the night,
you caravans of Dedanites. \u24d0
", "comment": "[5] LXX, Syr, Tg, Vg read desert at evening
\u24d0 Gn 10:7; Jr 25:23; 49:8; Ezk 27:15
\u24dd Jr 25:23-24; 49:28"}, {"pk": 4045864, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 21, "verse": 14, "text": "Bring water for the thirsty.
The inhabitants of the land of Tema \u24d1
meet [6] the refugees with food.
", "comment": "\u24d1 Gn 25:15; Jb 6:19
[6] LXX, Syr, Tg, Vg read meet as a command"}, {"pk": 4045865, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 21, "verse": 15, "text": "For they have fled from swords,
from the drawn sword,
from the bow that is strung,
and from the stress of battle.
"}, {"pk": 4045866, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 21, "verse": 16, "text": "For the Lord said this to me: \u201cWithin one year, \u24d2 as a hired worker counts years, all the glory of Kedar \u24d3 will be gone.", "comment": "\u24d2 Is 16:14
\u24d3 Ps 120:5; Sg 1:5; Is 42:11; 60:7; Jr 2:10; Ezk 27:21"}, {"pk": 4045867, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 21, "verse": 17, "text": "The remaining Kedarite archers will be few in number.\u201d For the LORD, the God of Israel, has spoken."}, {"pk": 4045868, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 22, "verse": 1, "text": "A pronouncement \u24d4 concerning the Valley of Vision: \u24d5 What\u2019s the matter with you?
Why have all of you gone up to the rooftops? \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d4 Is 13:1
\u24d6 Is 15:3
\u24d5 Ps 125:2; Jr 21:13; Jl 3:12,14"}, {"pk": 4045869, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 22, "verse": 2, "text": "The noisy city, the jubilant town, \u24d7
is filled with celebration.
Your dead did not die by the sword;
they were not killed in battle.
", "comment": "\u24d7 Is 23:7; 32:13"}, {"pk": 4045870, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 22, "verse": 3, "text": "All your rulers have fled together,
captured without a bow.
All your fugitives were captured together;
they had fled far away.
"}, {"pk": 4045871, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 22, "verse": 4, "text": "Therefore I said,
\u201cLook away from me! Let me weep bitterly! \u24d8
Do not try to comfort me
about the destruction of my dear [1] people.\u201d
", "comment": "[1] Lit of the daughter of my
\u24d8 Is 15:3; 33:7; Jr 9:1; Zch 12:10"}, {"pk": 4045872, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 22, "verse": 5, "text": "For the Lord GOD of Armies
had a day of tumult, trampling, and confusion \u24d9
in the Valley of Vision\u2009\u2014
people shouting [2] and crying to the mountains;
", "comment": "[2] Or Vision\u2009\u2014\u2009a tearing down of a wall, or Vision\u2009\u2014\u2009Kir raged; Hb obscure
\u24d9 Is 10:6; 37:3; 63:3"}, {"pk": 4045873, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 22, "verse": 6, "text": "Elam took up a quiver
with chariots and horsemen, [3]
and Kir \u24da uncovered the shield.
", "comment": "\u24da 2Kg 16:9; Am 1:5; 9:7
[3] Lit chariots of man"}, {"pk": 4045874, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 22, "verse": 7, "text": "Your best valleys were full of chariots,
and horsemen were positioned at the city gates.
"}, {"pk": 4045875, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 22, "verse": 8, "text": "He removed the defenses of Judah.
On that day you looked to the weapons in the House of the Forest. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db 1Kg 7:2; 10:17"}, {"pk": 4045876, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 22, "verse": 9, "text": "You saw that there were many breaches in the walls of the city of David. \u24dc You collected water from the lower pool. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd 2Kg 20:20; Neh 3:16
\u24dc Lk 2:4"}, {"pk": 4045877, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 22, "verse": 10, "text": "You counted the houses of Jerusalem so that you could tear them down to fortify the wall."}, {"pk": 4045878, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 22, "verse": 11, "text": "You made a reservoir between the walls \u24d0 for the water of the ancient pool, \u24d1 but you did not look to the one who made it, or consider the one who created it long ago.", "comment": "\u24d0 2Kg 25:4; Jr 39:4
\u24d1 2Kg 20:20; 2Ch 32:3-4"}, {"pk": 4045879, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 22, "verse": 12, "text": "On that day the Lord GOD of Armies
called for weeping, \u24d2 for wailing, for shaven heads,
and for the wearing of sackcloth.
", "comment": "\u24d2 Is 32:11; Jl 1:13; 2:17"}, {"pk": 4045880, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 22, "verse": 13, "text": "But look: joy and gladness,
butchering of cattle, slaughtering of sheep and goats,
eating of meat, and drinking of wine\u2009\u2014
\u201cLet us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die!\u201d \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Is 56:12; 1Co 15:32"}, {"pk": 4045881, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 22, "verse": 14, "text": "The LORD of Armies has directly revealed to me: \u24d4
\u201cThis iniquity will not be wiped out for you people as long as you live.\u201d [4] \u24d5
The Lord GOD of Armies has spoken.
", "comment": "[4] Lit for you until you die
\u24d4 Is 5:9
\u24d5 1Sm 3:14; Ezk 24:13"}, {"pk": 4045882, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 22, "verse": 15, "text": "The Lord GOD of Armies said: \u201cGo to Shebna, \u24d6 that steward who is in charge of the palace, and say to him:", "comment": "\u24d6 2Kg 18:18,26,37; Is 36:3,11,22; 37:2"}, {"pk": 4045883, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 22, "verse": 16, "text": "What are you doing here? Who authorized you to carve out a tomb for yourself here, carving your tomb on the height and cutting a resting place for yourself out of rock? \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 2Sm 18:18; 2Ch 16:14; Mt 27:60"}, {"pk": 4045884, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 22, "verse": 17, "text": "Look, you strong man! The LORD is about to shake you violently. He will take hold of you,", "comment": "[5] Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4045885, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 22, "verse": 18, "text": "wind you up into a ball, and sling you into a wide land. [5] There you will die, and there your glorious chariots will be\u2009\u2014\u2009a disgrace to the house of your lord."}, {"pk": 4045886, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 22, "verse": 19, "text": "I will remove you from your office; you will be ousted from your position."}, {"pk": 4045887, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 22, "verse": 20, "text": "\u201cOn that day I will call for my servant, Eliakim son of Hilkiah. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 2Kg 18:18; Is 36:3,22; 37:2"}, {"pk": 4045888, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 22, "verse": 21, "text": "I will clothe him with your robe and tie your sash around him. I will hand your authority over to him, and he will be like a father to the inhabitants of Jerusalem and to the house of Judah. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Gn 45:8; Jb 29:16"}, {"pk": 4045889, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 22, "verse": 22, "text": "I will place the key \u24da of the house of David on his shoulder; what he opens, no one can close; what he closes, no one can open. \u24db", "comment": "\u24da Mt 16:19; Rv 3:7
\u24db Jb 12:14"}, {"pk": 4045890, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 22, "verse": 23, "text": "I will drive him, like a peg, into a firm place. He will be a throne of honor for his father\u2019s family."}, {"pk": 4045891, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 22, "verse": 24, "text": "They will hang on him all the glory of his father\u2019s family: the descendants and the offshoots\u2009\u2014\u2009all the small vessels, from bowls to every kind of jar."}, {"pk": 4045892, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 22, "verse": 25, "text": "On that day\u201d\u2009\u2014\u2009the declaration of the LORD of Armies\u2009\u2014\u2009\u201cthe peg that was driven into a firm place will give way, be cut off, and fall, and the load on it will be destroyed.\u201d Indeed, the LORD has spoken."}, {"pk": 4045893, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 23, "verse": 1, "text": "A pronouncement \u24dc concerning Tyre: \u24dd Wail, ships of Tarshish, \u24d0
for your haven has been destroyed.
Word has reached them from the land of Cyprus. [1] \u24d1
", "comment": "[1] Hb Kittim
\u24dd Jos 19:29; 1Kg 5:1; Jr 25:22; 47:4; Ezk 26:1\u201427:36; Jl 3:4-8; Am 1:9; Zch 9:2-4
\u24d1 Jr 2:10; Ezk 27:6; Ac 11:19
\u24d0 Gn 10:4; 1Kg 10:22
\u24dc Is 13:1"}, {"pk": 4045894, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 23, "verse": 2, "text": "Mourn, inhabitants of the coastland,
you merchants of Sidon; \u24d2
your agents have crossed the sea [2]
", "comment": "\u24d2 Gn 10:15; Jos 19:28; Jr 25:22; 27:3; Ezk 27:8; 32:30; Jl 3:4; Zch 9:2
[2] DSS; MT reads Sidon, whom the seafarers have filled"}, {"pk": 4045895, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 23, "verse": 3, "text": "over deep water.
Tyre\u2019s revenue was the grain from Shihor\u2009\u2014
the harvest of the Nile.
She was the merchant among the nations. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ezk 27:3-23"}, {"pk": 4045896, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 23, "verse": 4, "text": "Be ashamed, Sidon, the stronghold of the sea,
for the sea has spoken:
\u201cI have not been in labor or given birth.
I have not raised young men
or brought up young women.\u201d
"}, {"pk": 4045897, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 23, "verse": 5, "text": "When the news reaches Egypt,
they will be in anguish over the news about Tyre. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ac 21:7"}, {"pk": 4045898, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 23, "verse": 6, "text": "Cross over to Tarshish;
wail, inhabitants of the coastland!
"}, {"pk": 4045899, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 23, "verse": 7, "text": "Is this your jubilant city,
whose origin was in ancient times,
whose feet have taken her
to reside far away?
"}, {"pk": 4045900, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 23, "verse": 8, "text": "Who planned this against Tyre,
the bestower of crowns,
whose traders are princes,
whose merchants are the honored ones of the earth?
"}, {"pk": 4045901, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 23, "verse": 9, "text": "The LORD of Armies planned it,
to desecrate all its glorious beauty,
to disgrace all the honored ones of the earth.
"}, {"pk": 4045902, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 23, "verse": 10, "text": "Overflow [3] your land like the Nile, daughter of Tarshish;
there is no longer anything to restrain you. [4]
", "comment": "[3] DSS, LXX read Work
[4] Or longer any harbor"}, {"pk": 4045903, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 23, "verse": 11, "text": "He stretched out his hand over the sea; \u24d5
he made kingdoms tremble.
The LORD has commanded
that the Canaanite fortresses be destroyed.
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 14:21; Is 14:26"}, {"pk": 4045904, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 23, "verse": 12, "text": "He said,
\u201cYou will not celebrate anymore,
ravished young woman, daughter of Sidon.
Get up and cross over to Cyprus \u24d6 \u2009\u2014
even there you will have no rest!\u201d
", "comment": "\u24d6 Is 23:1; Jr 2:10; Ezk 27:6; Ac 4:36; 11:19-20; 13:4; 15:39; 21:3,16; 27:4"}, {"pk": 4045905, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 23, "verse": 13, "text": "Look at the land of the Chaldeans\u2009\u2014
a people who no longer exist.
Assyria destined it for desert creatures.
They set up their siege towers
and stripped its palaces.
They made it a ruin.
"}, {"pk": 4045906, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 23, "verse": 14, "text": "Wail, ships of Tarshish,
because your fortress is destroyed!
"}, {"pk": 4045907, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 23, "verse": 15, "text": "On that day Tyre will be forgotten for seventy years\u2009\u2014\u2009the life span of one king. At the end of seventy years, what the song says about the prostitute will happen to Tyre:"}, {"pk": 4045908, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 23, "verse": 16, "text": "Pick up your lyre,
stroll through the city,
you forgotten prostitute.
Play skillfully,
sing many a song
so that you will be remembered.
"}, {"pk": 4045909, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 23, "verse": 17, "text": "And at the end of the seventy years, \u24d7 the LORD will restore Tyre \u24d8 and she will go back into business, prostituting herself with all the kingdoms of the world throughout the earth.", "comment": "\u24d8 Ac 21:7
\u24d7 Jr 25:11,22"}, {"pk": 4045910, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 23, "verse": 18, "text": "But her profits and wages will be dedicated to the LORD. They will not be stored or saved, for her profit will go to those who live in the LORD\u2019s presence, to provide them with ample food and sacred clothing."}, {"pk": 4045911, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 24, "verse": 1, "text": "Look, the LORD is stripping the earth bare
and making it desolate.
He will twist its surface and scatter its inhabitants:
"}, {"pk": 4045912, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 24, "verse": 2, "text": "people and priest alike,
servant and master,
female servant and mistress,
buyer and seller,
lender and borrower,
creditor and debtor.
"}, {"pk": 4045913, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 24, "verse": 3, "text": "The earth will be stripped completely bare
and will be totally plundered,
for the LORD has spoken this message. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Is 1:20; 6:11"}, {"pk": 4045914, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 24, "verse": 4, "text": "The earth mourns and withers;
the world wastes away and withers;
the exalted people of the earth waste away.
"}, {"pk": 4045915, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 24, "verse": 5, "text": "The earth is polluted by its inhabitants, \u24da
for they have transgressed teachings,
overstepped decrees,
and broken the permanent covenant. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Gn 9:16; 17:7; Ex 31:16; Lv 24:8; 2Sm 23:5; Ps 105:10; Is 55:3; 61:8; Jr 32:40; Ezk 16:60
\u24da Gn 3:17; 6:5,11-12; Nm 35:33; Is 9:17; 10:6"}, {"pk": 4045916, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 24, "verse": 6, "text": "Therefore a curse has consumed the earth, \u24dc
and its inhabitants have become guilty;
the earth\u2019s inhabitants have been burned,
and only a few survive.
", "comment": "\u24dc Jos 23:15; Is 34:5; 43:28; Zch 5:3-4"}, {"pk": 4045917, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 24, "verse": 7, "text": "The new wine mourns; \u24dd
the vine withers.
All the carousers now groan.
", "comment": "\u24dd Is 16:10; Jl 1:10,12"}, {"pk": 4045918, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 24, "verse": 8, "text": "The joyful tambourines \u24d0 have ceased.
The noise of the jubilant has stopped.
The joyful lyre has ceased.
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ex 15:20; Jdg 11:34; 1Sm 18:6; Is 30:32; Jr 31:4"}, {"pk": 4045919, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 24, "verse": 9, "text": "They no longer sing and drink wine;
beer is bitter to those who drink it.
"}, {"pk": 4045920, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 24, "verse": 10, "text": "The city of chaos is shattered; \u24d1
every house is closed to entry. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d1 Is 34:11
\u24d2 Is 23:1"}, {"pk": 4045921, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 24, "verse": 11, "text": "In the streets they cry [1] for wine.
All joy grows dark;
earth\u2019s rejoicing goes into exile.
", "comment": "[1] Lit streets she cries"}, {"pk": 4045922, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 24, "verse": 12, "text": "Only desolation remains in the city;
its gate has collapsed in ruins.
"}, {"pk": 4045923, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 24, "verse": 13, "text": "For this is how it will be on earth
among the nations:
like a harvested olive tree,
like a gleaning after a grape harvest. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Is 17:6"}, {"pk": 4045924, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 24, "verse": 14, "text": "They raise their voices, they sing out;
they proclaim in the west
the majesty of the LORD.
"}, {"pk": 4045925, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 24, "verse": 15, "text": "Therefore, in the east honor the LORD!
In the coasts and islands of the west
honor the name of the LORD,
the God of Israel.
"}, {"pk": 4045926, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 24, "verse": 16, "text": "From the ends of the earth we hear songs:
The Splendor of the Righteous One. \u24d4
But I said, \u201cI waste away! I waste away! [2]
Woe is me.\u201d
The treacherous act treacherously;
the treacherous deal very treacherously. \u24d5
", "comment": "[2] Hb obscure
\u24d4 Ex 9:27; Pr 21:12; Ac 3:14; 7:52; 22:14
\u24d5 Is 21:2; 33:1; Jr 3:20; 5:11"}, {"pk": 4045927, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 24, "verse": 17, "text": "Panic, pit, and trap await you \u24d6
who dwell on the earth. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d6 Am 5:19
\u24d7 Jr 48:43-44"}, {"pk": 4045928, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 24, "verse": 18, "text": "Whoever flees at the sound of panic
will fall into a pit,
and whoever escapes from the pit
will be caught in a trap.
For the windows on high are opened, \u24d8
and the foundations of the earth are shaken. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d8 Gn 7:11
\u24d9 Ps 18:7; 46:2; Is 2:19,21; 13:13"}, {"pk": 4045929, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 24, "verse": 19, "text": "The earth is completely devastated;
the earth is split open;
the earth is violently shaken.
"}, {"pk": 4045930, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 24, "verse": 20, "text": "The earth staggers like a drunkard \u24da
and sways like a hut.
Earth\u2019s rebellion weighs it down,
and it falls, never to rise again.
", "comment": "\u24da Is 19:14"}, {"pk": 4045931, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 24, "verse": 21, "text": "On that day \u24db the LORD will punish
the army of the heights in the heights
and the kings of the ground on the ground.
", "comment": "\u24db Is 27:12"}, {"pk": 4045932, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 24, "verse": 22, "text": "They will be gathered together
like prisoners in a pit. \u24dc
They will be confined to a dungeon; \u24dd
after many days they will be punished.
", "comment": "\u24dd Rv 20:2
\u24dc Rv 20:1-3"}, {"pk": 4045933, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 24, "verse": 23, "text": "The moon will be put to shame
and the sun disgraced,
because the LORD of Armies will reign as king
on Mount Zion in Jerusalem,
and he will display his glory
in the presence of his elders. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Is 2:2-4; 1Co 15:54"}, {"pk": 4045934, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 25, "verse": 1, "text": " LORD, you are my God; \u24d1
I will exalt you. I will praise your name,
for you have accomplished wonders,
plans formed long ago, with perfect faithfulness.
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ex 15:2; Ps 118:28; Is 7:13; 44:17"}, {"pk": 4045935, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 25, "verse": 2, "text": "For you have turned the city into a pile of rocks, \u24d2
a fortified city, into ruins;
the fortress of barbarians \u24d3 is no longer a city;
it will never be rebuilt.
", "comment": "\u24d2 Is 17:1; 26:5
\u24d3 Col 3:11"}, {"pk": 4045936, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 25, "verse": 3, "text": "Therefore, a strong people will honor you.
The cities of violent nations will fear you.
"}, {"pk": 4045937, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 25, "verse": 4, "text": "For you have been a stronghold for the poor person,
a stronghold for the needy \u24d4 in his distress,
a refuge from storms and a shade from heat. \u24d5
When the breath of the violent
is like a storm against a wall,
", "comment": "\u24d4 Mt 11:29
\u24d5 Is 4:6; 32:2"}, {"pk": 4045938, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 25, "verse": 5, "text": "like heat in a dry land,
you will subdue the uproar of barbarians.
As the shade of a cloud cools the heat of the day,
so he will silence the song of the violent.
"}, {"pk": 4045939, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 25, "verse": 6, "text": "On this mountain, [1] \u24d6
the LORD of Armies will prepare for all the peoples a feast of choice meat, \u24d7
a feast with aged wine, prime cuts of choice meat, [2] fine vintage wine.
", "comment": "\u24d6 Is 2:2-4
[2] Lit wine, fat full of marrow
\u24d7 Is 24:23; Rv 19:9
[1] = Mount Zion"}, {"pk": 4045940, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 25, "verse": 7, "text": "On this mountain
he will destroy the burial shroud,
the shroud over all the peoples,
the sheet covering all the nations; \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 2Co 3:15-16; Eph 4:18"}, {"pk": 4045941, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 25, "verse": 8, "text": "he will destroy death forever. \u24d9
The Lord GOD will wipe away the tears
from every face \u24da
and remove his people\u2019s disgrace \u24db
from the whole earth,
for the LORD has spoken.
", "comment": "\u24d9 Hs 13:14; 1Co 15:54; Rv 21:4
\u24db Ps 89:50-51; Is 51:7; 54:4; Mt 5:11; 1Pt 4:14
\u24da Is 30:19; 35:10; 51:11; 65:19; Rv 7:17; 21:4"}, {"pk": 4045942, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 25, "verse": 9, "text": "On that day it will be said,
\u201cLook, this is our God;
we have waited for him, and he has saved us.
This is the LORD; we have waited for him.
Let us rejoice and be glad in his salvation.\u201d \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Is 35:1-2,10; 66:10"}, {"pk": 4045943, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 25, "verse": 10, "text": "For the LORD\u2019s power will rest on this mountain.
But Moab \u24dd will be trampled in his place [3]
as straw is trampled in a dung pile.
", "comment": "[3] Or trampled under him
\u24dd Nm 24:17; Is 15:1"}, {"pk": 4045944, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 25, "verse": 11, "text": "He will spread out his arms in the middle of it,
as a swimmer spreads out his arms to swim.
His pride will be brought low,
along with the trickery of his hands. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Is 2:10-12,15-17; 16:6,14"}, {"pk": 4045945, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 25, "verse": 12, "text": "The high-walled fortress will be brought down,
thrown to the ground, to the dust. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Is 26:5-6"}, {"pk": 4045946, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 26, "verse": 1, "text": "On that day this song will be sung in the land of Judah: We have a strong city.
Salvation is established as walls and ramparts. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Is 60:18"}, {"pk": 4045947, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 26, "verse": 2, "text": "Open the gates
so a righteous nation can come in\u2009\u2014
one that remains faithful.
"}, {"pk": 4045948, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 26, "verse": 3, "text": "You will keep the mind that is dependent on you
in perfect peace, \u24d3
for it is trusting in you.
", "comment": "\u24d3 Is 26:12; 27:5; 57:19; 66:12"}, {"pk": 4045949, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 26, "verse": 4, "text": "Trust in the LORD forever,
because in the LORD, the LORD himself, is an everlasting rock! \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 73:26; Is 17:10; 30:29; 44:8"}, {"pk": 4045950, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 26, "verse": 5, "text": "For he has humbled those who live in lofty places\u2009\u2014
an inaccessible city. \u24d5
He brings it down; he brings it down to the ground;
he throws it to the dust.
", "comment": "\u24d5 Is 25:10-12"}, {"pk": 4045951, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 26, "verse": 6, "text": "Feet trample it,
the feet of the humble,
the steps of the poor.
"}, {"pk": 4045952, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 26, "verse": 7, "text": "The path of the righteous is level; \u24d6
you clear a straight path for the righteous.
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 27:11"}, {"pk": 4045953, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 26, "verse": 8, "text": "Yes, LORD, we wait for you
in the path of your judgments.
Our desire is for your name and renown. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ex 3:15"}, {"pk": 4045954, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 26, "verse": 9, "text": "I long for you in the night; \u24d8
yes, my spirit within me diligently seeks you,
for when your judgments are in the land,
the inhabitants of the world will learn righteousness.
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 77:2; 84:2; 119:20,81"}, {"pk": 4045955, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 26, "verse": 10, "text": "But if the wicked man is shown favor,
he does not learn righteousness.
In a righteous land he acts unjustly
and does not see the majesty of the LORD.
"}, {"pk": 4045956, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 26, "verse": 11, "text": " LORD, your hand is lifted up to take action,
but they do not see it.
Let them see your zeal for your people
and be put to shame.
Let fire consume your adversaries.
"}, {"pk": 4045957, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 26, "verse": 12, "text": " LORD, you will establish peace for us,
for you have also done all our work for us.
"}, {"pk": 4045958, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 26, "verse": 13, "text": " LORD our God, lords other than you have owned [1] us,
but we remember your name alone. \u24d9
", "comment": "[1] Or married
\u24d9 Jn 10:25"}, {"pk": 4045959, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 26, "verse": 14, "text": "The dead do not live;
departed spirits do not rise up.
Indeed, you have punished and destroyed them;
you have wiped out all memory of them. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Jb 18:17; Ps 9:6"}, {"pk": 4045960, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 26, "verse": 15, "text": "You have added to the nation, LORD. \u24db
You have added to the nation; you are honored.
You have expanded all the borders of the land. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Is 33:17; 54:2-3
\u24db Is 9:3"}, {"pk": 4045961, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 26, "verse": 16, "text": " LORD, they went to you in their distress; \u24dd
they poured out whispered prayers
because your discipline fell on them. [2]
", "comment": "\u24dd Is 37:3; Hs 5:15
[2] Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4045962, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 26, "verse": 17, "text": "As a pregnant woman about to give birth
writhes and cries out in her pains, \u24d0
so we were before you, LORD.
", "comment": "\u24d0 Is 13:8"}, {"pk": 4045963, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 26, "verse": 18, "text": "We became pregnant, we writhed in pain;
we gave birth to wind.
We have won no victories on earth,
and the earth\u2019s inhabitants have not fallen.
"}, {"pk": 4045964, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 26, "verse": 19, "text": "Your dead will live; their bodies [3] will rise. \u24d1
Awake and sing, you who dwell in the dust!
For you will be covered with the morning dew, [4]
and the earth will bring out the departed spirits.
", "comment": "[4] Lit For your dew is a dew of lights
[3] Lit live; my body they
\u24d1 Is 25:8; Ezk 37:1-14; Dn 12:2; Hs 13:14; Mt 11:5; Lk 7:22; Jn 8:51"}, {"pk": 4045965, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 26, "verse": 20, "text": "Go, my people, enter your rooms
and close your doors behind you.
Hide for a little while until the wrath has passed. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Is 10:5,25; 13:5; 34:2; 66:14"}, {"pk": 4045966, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 26, "verse": 21, "text": "For look, the LORD is coming from his place \u24d3
to punish the inhabitants of the earth for their iniquity. \u24d4
The earth will reveal the blood shed on it
and will no longer conceal her slain.
", "comment": "\u24d3 Mc 1:3
\u24d4 Is 13:11"}, {"pk": 4045967, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 27, "verse": 1, "text": "On that day the LORD with his relentless, large, strong sword will bring judgment on Leviathan, \u24d5 the fleeing serpent\u2009\u2014\u2009Leviathan, the twisting serpent. He will slay the monster that is in the sea. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d5 Jb 3:8; 41:1,34; Ps 74:14; 104:26
\u24d6 Is 51:9"}, {"pk": 4045968, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 27, "verse": 2, "text": "On that day
sing about a desirable vineyard: \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 80:8; Is 5:7; Jr 2:21"}, {"pk": 4045969, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 27, "verse": 3, "text": "I am the LORD, who watches over it
to water it regularly.
So that no one disturbs it,
I watch over it night and day.
"}, {"pk": 4045970, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 27, "verse": 4, "text": "I am not angry.
If only there were thorns and briers \u24d8 for me to battle,
I would trample them
and burn them to the ground.
", "comment": "\u24d8 2Sm 23:6; Is 10:17"}, {"pk": 4045971, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 27, "verse": 5, "text": "Or let it take hold of my strength;
let it make peace with me\u2009\u2014
make peace with me.
"}, {"pk": 4045972, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 27, "verse": 6, "text": "In days to come, Jacob will take root. \u24d9
Israel will blossom and bloom \u24da
and fill the whole world with fruit.
", "comment": "\u24da Is 35:1-2; Hs 14:5-6
\u24d9 Is 37:31"}, {"pk": 4045973, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 27, "verse": 7, "text": "Did the LORD strike Israel
as he struck the one who struck Israel? \u24db
Was Israel killed like those killed by the LORD?
", "comment": "\u24db Is 10:12,17; 30:31-33; 31:8-9; 37:36-38"}, {"pk": 4045974, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 27, "verse": 8, "text": "You disputed with Israel
by banishing and driving her away. [1]
He removed her with his severe storm
on the day of the east wind.
", "comment": "[1] Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4045975, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 27, "verse": 9, "text": "Therefore Jacob\u2019s iniquity \u24dc will be atoned for in this way,
and the result of the removal of his sin will be this: \u24dd
when he makes all the altar stones
like crushed bits of chalk,
no Asherah poles or incense altars will remain standing.
", "comment": "\u24dc Is 13:11
\u24dd Rm 11:27"}, {"pk": 4045976, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 27, "verse": 10, "text": "For the fortified city will be desolate,
pastures deserted and abandoned like a wilderness.
Calves will graze there,
and there they will spread out and strip its branches.
"}, {"pk": 4045977, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 27, "verse": 11, "text": "When its branches dry out, they will be broken off.
Women will come and make fires with them,
for they are not a people with understanding. \u24d0
Therefore their Maker \u24d1 will not have compassion on them,
and their Creator will not be gracious to them.
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 32:9; 49:20; Jr 4:22
\u24d1 Jb 4:17; Ps 95:6; Pr 14:31; Is 17:7; 29:16; 44:2; 45:9,11; 51:13; 54:5; Hs 8:14"}, {"pk": 4045978, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 27, "verse": 12, "text": "On that day \u24d2
the LORD will thresh grain from the Euphrates River
as far as the Wadi of Egypt, \u24d3
and you Israelites will be gathered one by one.
", "comment": "\u24d3 Gn 15:18
\u24d2 Is 3:18; 7:18,20; 11:11; 24:21; Zch 12:8"}, {"pk": 4045979, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 27, "verse": 13, "text": "On that day
a great trumpet \u24d4 will be blown,
and those lost in the land of Assyria will come,
as well as those dispersed in the land of Egypt;
and they will worship the LORD
at Jerusalem on the holy mountain.
", "comment": "\u24d4 Lv 25:9; 1Ch 15:24; Mt 24:31; 1Th 4:16; Rv 11:15"}, {"pk": 4045980, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 28, "verse": 1, "text": "Woe to the majestic crown of Ephraim\u2019s drunkards, \u24d5
and to the fading flower of its beautiful splendor,
which is on the summit above the rich valley.
Woe to those overcome with wine.
", "comment": "\u24d5 Is 28:7; Hs 7:5"}, {"pk": 4045981, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 28, "verse": 2, "text": "Look, the Lord has a strong and mighty one \u24d6 \u2009\u2014
like a devastating hail storm,
like a storm with strong flooding water.
He will bring it across the land with his hand.
", "comment": "\u24d6 Is 8:7; 40:10"}, {"pk": 4045982, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 28, "verse": 3, "text": "The majestic crown of Ephraim\u2019s drunkards
will be trampled underfoot.
"}, {"pk": 4045983, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 28, "verse": 4, "text": "The fading flower of his beautiful splendor,
which is on the summit above the rich valley,
will be like a ripe fig before the summer harvest. \u24d7
Whoever sees it will swallow it
while it is still in his hand.
", "comment": "\u24d7 Hs 9:10; Mc 7:1; Nah 3:12"}, {"pk": 4045984, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 28, "verse": 5, "text": "On that day
the LORD of Armies will become a crown of beauty
and a diadem of splendor \u24d8
to the remnant of his people,
", "comment": "\u24d8 Is 62:3"}, {"pk": 4045985, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 28, "verse": 6, "text": "a spirit of justice
to the one who sits in judgment, \u24d9
and strength
to those who repel attacks at the city gate.
", "comment": "\u24d9 1Kg 3:28; Is 11:2; 32:1,15-16; Jn 5:30"}, {"pk": 4045986, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 28, "verse": 7, "text": "Even these stagger because of wine
and stumble under the influence of beer:
priest and prophet stagger because of beer,
they are confused by wine. \u24da
They stumble because of beer,
they are muddled in their visions,
they stumble in their judgments.
", "comment": "\u24da Is 5:11,22; 9:15; 22:13; 56:12; Hs 4:11"}, {"pk": 4045987, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 28, "verse": 8, "text": "Indeed, all their tables are covered with vomit;
there is no place without a stench.
"}, {"pk": 4045988, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 28, "verse": 9, "text": "Who is he trying to teach?
Who is he trying to instruct?
Infants [1] just weaned from milk?
Babies [2] removed from the breast?
", "comment": "[1] Lit Those
[2] Lit Those"}, {"pk": 4045989, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 28, "verse": 10, "text": "\u201cLaw after law, law after law,
line after line, line after line,
a little here, a little there.\u201d [3]
", "comment": "[3] Hb obscure, also in v. 13"}, {"pk": 4045990, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 28, "verse": 11, "text": "For he will speak to this people
with stammering speech
and in a foreign language. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Is 5:26-29; 33:19; 1Co 14:21"}, {"pk": 4045991, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 28, "verse": 12, "text": "He had said to them:
\u201cThis is the place of rest;
let the weary rest; \u24dc
this is the place of repose.\u201d
But they would not listen.
", "comment": "\u24dc Is 11:10; 30:15; 32:17-18; Jr 6:16; Mt 11:28-29"}, {"pk": 4045992, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 28, "verse": 13, "text": "The word of the LORD will come to them:
\u201cLaw after law, law after law,
line after line, line after line,
a little here, a little there,\u201d
so they go stumbling backward,
to be broken, trapped, and captured. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Is 8:15; Mt 21:44"}, {"pk": 4045993, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 28, "verse": 14, "text": "Therefore hear the word of the LORD, \u24d0 you scoffers \u24d1
who rule this people in Jerusalem.
", "comment": "\u24d1 Is 29:20
\u24d0 Is 1:10; 39:5,8; 66:5"}, {"pk": 4045994, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 28, "verse": 15, "text": "For you said, \u201cWe have made a covenant with Death,
and we have an agreement with Sheol;
when the overwhelming catastrophe [4] passes through, \u24d2
it will not touch us,
because we have made falsehood our refuge
and have hidden behind treachery.\u201d
", "comment": "[4] Or whip; Hb obscure, also in v. 18
\u24d2 Is 8:7-8"}, {"pk": 4045995, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 28, "verse": 16, "text": "Therefore the Lord GOD said:
\u201cLook, I have laid a stone \u24d3 in Zion,
a tested stone,
a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation; \u24d4
the one who believes will be unshakable. [5] \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Rm 9:33; 1Pt 2:6
\u24d4 Mt 21:42; Mk 12:10; Lk 20:17; Ac 4:11; 1Co 3:11; Eph 2:20
\u24d3 Is 8:14; 26:4
[5] Lit will not hurry"}, {"pk": 4045996, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 28, "verse": 17, "text": "And I will make justice the measuring line
and righteousness the mason\u2019s level.\u201d \u24d6
Hail will sweep away the false refuge,
and water will flood your hiding place.
", "comment": "\u24d6 2Kg 21:13; Is 5:16; 30:18; 61:8; Am 7:7-9"}, {"pk": 4045997, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 28, "verse": 18, "text": "Your covenant with Death will be dissolved,
and your agreement with Sheol will not last.
When the overwhelming catastrophe passes through,
you will be trampled.
"}, {"pk": 4045998, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 28, "verse": 19, "text": "Every time it passes through,
it will carry you away;
it will pass through every morning\u2009\u2014
every day and every night.
Only terror \u24d7 will cause you
to understand the message. [6]
", "comment": "\u24d7 2Ch 29:8; Jr 15:4; 24:9; 29:18
[6] Or The understanding of the message will cause sheer terror"}, {"pk": 4045999, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 28, "verse": 20, "text": "Indeed, the bed is too short to stretch out on,
and its cover too small to wrap up in.
"}, {"pk": 4046000, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 28, "verse": 21, "text": "For the LORD will rise up as he did at Mount Perazim. \u24d8
He will rise in wrath, as at the Valley of Gibeon, \u24d9
to do his work, his unexpected work,
and to perform his task, his unfamiliar task.
", "comment": "\u24d8 2Sm 5:20; 1Ch 14:11
\u24d9 Jos 10:10,12; 2Sm 5:25; 1Ch 14:16"}, {"pk": 4046001, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 28, "verse": 22, "text": "So now, do not scoff,
or your shackles will become stronger.
Indeed, I have heard from the Lord GOD of Armies
a decree of destruction for the whole land. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Is 10:22-23; Rm 9:27-28"}, {"pk": 4046002, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 28, "verse": 23, "text": "Listen and hear my voice.
Pay attention and hear what I say.
"}, {"pk": 4046003, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 28, "verse": 24, "text": "Does the plowman plow every day to plant seed?
Does he continuously break up and cultivate the soil?
"}, {"pk": 4046004, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 28, "verse": 25, "text": "When he has leveled its surface,
does he not then scatter black cumin and sow cumin?
He plants wheat in rows and barley in plots,
with spelt as their border.
"}, {"pk": 4046005, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 28, "verse": 26, "text": "His God teaches him order;
he instructs him.
"}, {"pk": 4046006, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 28, "verse": 27, "text": "Certainly black cumin is not threshed
with a threshing board,
and a cart wheel is not rolled over the cumin.
But black cumin is beaten out with a stick,
and cumin with a rod.
"}, {"pk": 4046007, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 28, "verse": 28, "text": "Bread grain is crushed,
but is not threshed endlessly.
Though the wheel of the farmer\u2019s cart rumbles,
his horses do not crush it.
"}, {"pk": 4046008, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 28, "verse": 29, "text": "This also comes from the LORD of Armies.
He gives wondrous advice;
he gives great wisdom. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Is 9:6; Jr 32:19"}, {"pk": 4046009, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 29, "verse": 1, "text": "Woe to Ariel, [1] Ariel,
the city where David camped! \u24dc
Continue year after year;
let the festivals recur.
", "comment": "[1] Or Altar Hearth, or Lion of God; Hb obscure, also in v. 2
\u24dc 2Sm 5:9"}, {"pk": 4046010, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 29, "verse": 2, "text": "I will oppress Ariel,
and there will be mourning and crying,
and she will be to me like an Ariel.
"}, {"pk": 4046011, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 29, "verse": 3, "text": "I will camp in a circle around you;
I will besiege you with earth ramps,
and I will set up my siege towers against you.
"}, {"pk": 4046012, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 29, "verse": 4, "text": "You will be brought down;
you will speak from the ground,
and your words will come from low in the dust.
Your voice will be like that of a spirit from the ground; \u24dd
your speech will whisper from the dust.
", "comment": "\u24dd Is 8:19"}, {"pk": 4046013, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 29, "verse": 5, "text": "Your many foes [2] will be like fine dust, \u24d0
and many of the ruthless, like blowing chaff.
Then suddenly, in an instant, \u24d1
", "comment": "[2] Lit foreigners
\u24d1 Is 17:14; 30:13; 47:11; 1Th 5:3
\u24d0 Is 17:13; 41:15-16"}, {"pk": 4046014, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 29, "verse": 6, "text": "you will be punished by the LORD of Armies
with thunder, earthquake, and loud noise,
storm, tempest, and a flame of consuming fire. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ex 9:23; 19:16,19; 20:18; 1Sm 2:10; 12:18; Jb 40:9; Ps 77:18; Zch 14:5; Rv 4:5; 11:13"}, {"pk": 4046015, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 29, "verse": 7, "text": "All the many nations \u24d3
going out to battle against Ariel\u2009\u2014
all the attackers, the siege works against her,
and those who oppress her\u2009\u2014
will then be like a dream, a vision in the night. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Jb 20:8; Ps 73:20; Is 17:14
\u24d3 Mc 4:11-12; Zch 12:9"}, {"pk": 4046016, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 29, "verse": 8, "text": "It will be like a hungry one who dreams he is eating,
then wakes and is still hungry;
and like a thirsty one who dreams he is drinking,
then wakes and is still thirsty, longing for water.
So it will be for all the many nations
who go to battle against Mount Zion.
"}, {"pk": 4046017, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 29, "verse": 9, "text": "Stop and be astonished;
blind yourselves and be blind!
They are drunk, [3] but not with wine;
they stagger, [4] but not with beer. \u24d5
", "comment": "[3] LXX, Tg, Vg read Be drunk
\u24d5 Lk 1:15
[4] Tg, Vg read wine; stagger"}, {"pk": 4046018, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 29, "verse": 10, "text": "For the LORD has poured out on you
an overwhelming urge to [5] sleep; \u24d6
he has shut your eyes (the prophets)
and covered your heads (the seers). \u24d7
", "comment": "[5] Lit you a spirit of
\u24d7 Rm 11:8
\u24d6 Ps 69:23; Is 6:9-10; Mc 3:6"}, {"pk": 4046019, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 29, "verse": 11, "text": "For you the entire vision will be like the words of a sealed document. \u24d8 If it is given to one who can read and he is asked to read it, [6] he will say, \u201cI can\u2019t read it, because it is sealed.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d8 Is 8:16; Dn 12:4,9; Mt 13:11; Rv 5:1
[6] Lit If one gives it to one who knows the document, saying, \u201cRead this, please\u201d"}, {"pk": 4046020, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 29, "verse": 12, "text": "And if the document is given to one who cannot read and he is asked to read it, [7] he will say, \u201cI can\u2019t read.\u201d", "comment": "[7] Lit who does not know the document, saying, \u201cRead this, please\u201d"}, {"pk": 4046021, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 29, "verse": 13, "text": "The Lord said: These people approach me with their speeches \u24d9
to honor me with lip-service [8] \u2009\u2014
yet their hearts are far from me,
and human rules direct their worship of me. [9]
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ezk 33:31; Mt 15:8-9; Mk 7:6-7
[8] Lit their mouth and honor me with its lips
[9] Lit their fearing of me is a taught command of men"}, {"pk": 4046022, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 29, "verse": 14, "text": "Therefore, I will again confound these people
with wonder after wonder. \u24da
The wisdom of their wise will vanish, \u24db
and the perception of their perceptive will be hidden.
", "comment": "\u24da Is 6:9-10; 28:21; 65:7; Hab 1:5
\u24db Is 44:25; Jr 8:9; 49:7; 1Co 1:19"}, {"pk": 4046023, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 29, "verse": 15, "text": "Woe to those who go to great lengths
to hide their plans from the LORD. \u24dc
They do their works in the dark,
and say, \u201cWho sees us? Who knows us?\u201d \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 10:11,13; Is 28:15; 30:1
\u24dd Jb 22:13; Is 57:12; Ezk 8:12"}, {"pk": 4046024, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 29, "verse": 16, "text": "You have turned things around,
as if the potter were the same as the clay.
How can what is made say about its maker,
\u201cHe didn\u2019t make me\u201d? \u24d0
How can what is formed
say about the one who formed it,
\u201cHe doesn\u2019t understand what he\u2019s doing\u201d?
", "comment": "\u24d0 Rm 9:20"}, {"pk": 4046025, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 29, "verse": 17, "text": "Isn\u2019t it true that in just a little while
Lebanon will become an orchard,
and the orchard will seem like a forest? \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 84:6; 107:33,35; Is 32:15"}, {"pk": 4046026, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 29, "verse": 18, "text": "On that day the deaf will hear \u24d2
the words of a document,
and out of a deep darkness
the eyes of the blind will see.
", "comment": "\u24d2 Is 35:5; 42:18-19; 43:8; Mt 11:5; Mk 7:37"}, {"pk": 4046027, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 29, "verse": 19, "text": "The humble will have joy
after joy in the LORD,
and the poor people will rejoice \u24d3
in the Holy One of Israel. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Is 1:4
\u24d3 Ps 69:32; Is 49:13"}, {"pk": 4046028, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 29, "verse": 20, "text": "For the ruthless one will vanish,
the scorner will disappear, \u24d5
and all those who lie in wait with evil intent
will be killed\u2009\u2014
", "comment": "\u24d5 Is 28:14"}, {"pk": 4046029, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 29, "verse": 21, "text": "those who, with their speech,
accuse a person of wrongdoing,
who set a trap for the one mediating at the city gate
and without cause deprive the righteous of justice. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Is 32:7; Am 5:10,12"}, {"pk": 4046030, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 29, "verse": 22, "text": "Therefore, the LORD who redeemed Abraham \u24d7 says this about the house of Jacob: Jacob will no longer be ashamed,
and his face will no longer be pale.
", "comment": "\u24d7 Is 41:8; 51:2; 63:16"}, {"pk": 4046031, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 29, "verse": 23, "text": "For when he sees his children,
the work of my hands within his nation,
they will honor my name,
they will honor the Holy One of Jacob \u24d8
and stand in awe of the God of Israel. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Is 5:16; 8:13
\u24d8 2Sm 23:1; Ps 24:6; 76:6; 114:7; Is 2:3"}, {"pk": 4046032, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 29, "verse": 24, "text": "Those who are confused will gain understanding,
and those who grumble will accept instruction.
"}, {"pk": 4046033, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 30, "verse": 1, "text": "Woe to the rebellious children! \u24da This is the LORD\u2019s declaration. They carry out a plan, \u24db but not mine;
they make an alliance,
but against my will,
piling sin on top of sin.
", "comment": "\u24da Dt 21:18-21; Is 1:2,23; 30:9; 65:2
\u24db Is 29:15"}, {"pk": 4046034, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 30, "verse": 2, "text": "Without asking my advice
they set out to go down to Egypt \u24dc
in order to seek shelter under Pharaoh\u2019s protection
and take refuge in Egypt\u2019s shadow. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dc Is 31:1; Jr 43:7
\u24dd Is 36:9"}, {"pk": 4046035, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 30, "verse": 3, "text": "But Pharaoh\u2019s protection will become your shame,
and refuge in Egypt\u2019s shadow your humiliation. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Is 20:5-6; 36:6; Jr 42:18,22"}, {"pk": 4046036, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 30, "verse": 4, "text": "For though his [1] princes are at Zoan \u24d1
and his messengers reach as far as Hanes,
", "comment": "[1] Or Judah\u2019s
\u24d1 Is 19:11"}, {"pk": 4046037, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 30, "verse": 5, "text": "everyone will be ashamed
because of a people who can\u2019t help.
They are of no benefit, they are no help;
they are good for nothing but shame and disgrace. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Jr 2:36"}, {"pk": 4046038, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 30, "verse": 6, "text": "A pronouncement \u24d3 concerning the animals of the Negev: [2] Through a land of trouble and distress,
of lioness and lion,
of viper and flying serpent, \u24d4
they carry their wealth on the backs of donkeys
and their treasures on the humps of camels,
to a people who will not help them.
", "comment": "\u24d3 Is 13:1
[2] Or Southland
\u24d4 Dt 8:15"}, {"pk": 4046039, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 30, "verse": 7, "text": "Egypt\u2019s help is completely worthless;
therefore, I call her:
Rahab Who Just Sits. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 87:4; 89:10; Is 51:9; Ezk 29:3,7"}, {"pk": 4046040, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 30, "verse": 8, "text": "Go now, write it on a tablet in their presence
and inscribe it on a scroll;
it will be for the future,
forever and ever.
"}, {"pk": 4046041, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 30, "verse": 9, "text": "They are a rebellious people,
deceptive children, \u24d6
children who do not want to listen to the LORD\u2019s instruction.
", "comment": "\u24d6 Is 30:1"}, {"pk": 4046042, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 30, "verse": 10, "text": "They say to the seers, \u201cDo not see,\u201d
and to the prophets,
\u201cDo not prophesy the truth to us.
Tell us flattering things. \u24d7
Prophesy illusions.
", "comment": "\u24d7 1Kg 22:8,13; Jr 6:14; 23:17,26; Ezk 13:8-16; Rm 16:18; 2Tm 4:3-4"}, {"pk": 4046043, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 30, "verse": 11, "text": "Get out of the way!
Leave the pathway.
Rid us of the Holy One of Israel.\u201d \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Is 1:4; 41:14-20; 43:14; 45:11; 48:17; 49:7; 54:5; 55:5; 60:9,14"}, {"pk": 4046044, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 30, "verse": 12, "text": "Therefore the Holy One of Israel says:
\u201cBecause you have rejected this message
and have trusted in oppression and deceit,
and have depended on them,
"}, {"pk": 4046045, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 30, "verse": 13, "text": "this iniquity \u24d9 of yours will be
like a crumbling gap,
a bulge in a high wall
whose collapse will come in an instant\u2009\u2014\u2009suddenly!
", "comment": "\u24d9 Is 13:11"}, {"pk": 4046046, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 30, "verse": 14, "text": "Its collapse will be like the shattering
of a potter\u2019s jar, \u24da crushed to pieces,
so that not even a fragment of pottery
will be found among its shattered remains\u2009\u2014
no fragment large enough to take fire from a hearth
or scoop water from a cistern.\u201d
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 2:9; Jr 19:10-11"}, {"pk": 4046047, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 30, "verse": 15, "text": "For the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel, has said:
\u201cYou will be delivered by returning and resting;
your strength will lie in quiet confidence.
But you are not willing.\u201d
"}, {"pk": 4046048, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 30, "verse": 16, "text": "You say, \u201cNo!
We will escape on horses\u201d\u2009\u2014
therefore you will escape!\u2009\u2014
and, \u201cWe will ride on fast horses\u201d\u2009\u2014
but those who pursue you will be faster. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Is 31:1,3"}, {"pk": 4046049, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 30, "verse": 17, "text": "One thousand will flee at the threat of one, \u24dc
at the threat of five you will flee,
until you remain
like a solitary pole on a mountaintop
or a banner on a hill.
", "comment": "\u24dc Lv 26:36; Dt 28:25; 32:30; Jos 23:10; Pr 28:1"}, {"pk": 4046050, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 30, "verse": 18, "text": "Therefore the LORD is waiting to show you mercy,
and is rising up to show you compassion, \u24dd
for the LORD is a just God.
All who wait patiently for him are happy.
", "comment": "\u24dd 2Pt 3:9"}, {"pk": 4046051, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 30, "verse": 19, "text": "For people will live on Zion in Jerusalem. You will never weep again; he will show favor to you at the sound of your outcry; as soon as he hears, he will answer you."}, {"pk": 4046052, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 30, "verse": 20, "text": "The Lord will give you meager bread and water during oppression, \u24d0 but your Teacher [3] will not hide any longer. Your eyes will see your Teacher,", "comment": "[3] Or teachers
\u24d0 1Kg 22:27; Ps 80:5"}, {"pk": 4046053, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 30, "verse": 21, "text": "and whenever you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear this command behind you: \u201cThis is the way. Walk in it.\u201d \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Is 35:8-9"}, {"pk": 4046054, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 30, "verse": 22, "text": "Then you will defile your silver-plated idols and your gold-plated images. You will throw them away like menstrual cloths, and call them filth."}, {"pk": 4046055, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 30, "verse": 23, "text": "Then he will send rain for your seed that you have sown in the ground, and the food, the produce of the ground, will be rich and plentiful. On that day your cattle will graze in open pastures. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 144:13; Is 32:20; Hs 4:16"}, {"pk": 4046056, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 30, "verse": 24, "text": "The oxen and donkeys that work the ground will eat salted fodder scattered with winnowing shovel \u24d3 and fork.", "comment": "\u24d3 Mt 3:12"}, {"pk": 4046057, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 30, "verse": 25, "text": "Streams flowing with water will be on every high mountain and every raised hill on the day of great slaughter when the towers fall."}, {"pk": 4046058, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 30, "verse": 26, "text": "The moonlight will be as bright as the sunlight, and the sunlight will be seven times brighter \u24d4 \u2009\u2014\u2009like the light of seven days\u2009\u2014\u2009on the day \u24d5 that the LORD bandages his people\u2019s injuries and heals the wounds he inflicted. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Is 33:24; Jr 33:6; Hs 6:1-2
\u24d4 Is 24:23; 60:19-20; Rv 21:23; 22:5
\u24d5 Mt 25:13"}, {"pk": 4046059, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 30, "verse": 27, "text": "Look there! The LORD [4] is coming from far away,
his anger burning and heavy with smoke. [5]
His lips are full of fury,
and his tongue is like a consuming fire.
", "comment": "[5] Hb obscure
[4] Or Look, the name of the LORD"}, {"pk": 4046060, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 30, "verse": 28, "text": "His breath is like an overflowing torrent \u24d7
that rises to the neck. \u24d8
He comes to sift the nations in a sieve of destruction
and to put a bridle on the jaws of the peoples
to lead them astray. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 2Kg 19:28; Is 37:29
\u24d7 Is 11:4; 30:33; 2Th 2:8
\u24d8 Is 8:8"}, {"pk": 4046061, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 30, "verse": 29, "text": "Your singing will be like that
on the night of a holy festival,
and your heart will rejoice
like one who walks to the music of a flute,
going up to the mountain of the LORD,
to the Rock of Israel. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Is 8:14; 26:4"}, {"pk": 4046062, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 30, "verse": 30, "text": "And the LORD will make the splendor of his voice heard
and reveal his arm \u24db striking in angry wrath
and a flame of consuming fire,
in driving rain, a torrent, and hailstones.
", "comment": "\u24db Ex 6:6; Dt 4:34; Jb 40:9; Is 53:1; Jr 32:17; Ezk 20:33"}, {"pk": 4046063, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 30, "verse": 31, "text": "Assyria will be shattered by the voice of the LORD.
He will strike with a rod.
"}, {"pk": 4046064, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 30, "verse": 32, "text": "And every stroke of the appointed [6] staff
that the LORD brings down on him
will be to the sound of tambourines and lyres;
he will fight against him with brandished weapons.
", "comment": "[6] Some Hb mss read punishing"}, {"pk": 4046065, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 30, "verse": 33, "text": "Indeed! Topheth has been ready \u24dc
for the king for a long time.
Its funeral pyre is deep and wide,
with plenty of fire and wood.
The breath of the LORD, \u24dd like a torrent of burning sulfur,
kindles it.
", "comment": "\u24dc 2Kg 23:10; Jr 7:31; 19:6
\u24dd Is 40:7"}, {"pk": 4046066, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 31, "verse": 1, "text": "Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help \u24d0
and who depend on horses!
They trust in the abundance of chariots
and in the large number of horsemen. \u24d1
They do not look \u24d2 to the Holy One of Israel
and they do not seek the LORD.
", "comment": "\u24d0 Is 30:2,7; 36:6
\u24d2 Is 9:13; 17:7-8; Dn 9:13; Am 5:4-8
\u24d1 Dt 17:16; Ps 20:7; 33:17; Is 2:7; 30:16; 36:9"}, {"pk": 4046067, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 31, "verse": 2, "text": "But he also is wise and brings disaster. \u24d3
He does not go back on what he says; \u24d4
he will rise up against the house of the wicked
and against the allies of evildoers.
", "comment": "\u24d4 Nm 23:19; Is 22:14; Jr 44:29
\u24d3 Is 45:7"}, {"pk": 4046068, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 31, "verse": 3, "text": "Egyptians are men, not God;
their horses are flesh, not spirit.
When the LORD raises his hand to strike,
the helper will stumble
and the one who is helped will fall;
both will perish together.
"}, {"pk": 4046069, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 31, "verse": 4, "text": "For this is what the LORD said to me: As a lion or young lion growls over its prey \u24d5
when a band of shepherds is called out against it,
and is not terrified by their shouting
or subdued by their noise,
so the LORD of Armies will come down
to fight on Mount Zion
and on its hill. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d5 Nm 24:9; Hs 11:10; Am 3:8
\u24d6 Is 42:13; Zch 12:8"}, {"pk": 4046070, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 31, "verse": 5, "text": "Like hovering birds,
so the LORD of Armies will protect Jerusalem \u24d7 \u2009\u2014
by protecting it, he will rescue it,
by sparing it, he will deliver it.
", "comment": "\u24d7 Dt 32:11; Ps 91:4"}, {"pk": 4046071, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 31, "verse": 6, "text": "Return to the one the Israelites have greatly rebelled against. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Is 1:5; 59:13"}, {"pk": 4046072, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 31, "verse": 7, "text": "For on that day, every one of you will reject the silver and gold idols that your own hands have sinfully made. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Is 2:20; 30:22"}, {"pk": 4046073, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 31, "verse": 8, "text": "Then Assyria will fall,
but not by human sword;
a sword will devour him,
but not one made by man. \u24da
He will flee from the sword;
his young men will be put to forced labor. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Gn 49:15; Is 14:2
\u24da Is 37:7,36-38"}, {"pk": 4046074, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 31, "verse": 9, "text": "His rock [1] will pass away because of fear, \u24dc
and his officers will be afraid because of the signal flag. \u24dd
This is the LORD\u2019s declaration\u2009\u2014\u2009whose fire is in Zion and whose furnace is in Jerusalem. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dc Dt 32:31,37
\u24d0 Lv 10:2; Is 10:17; 30:33
\u24dd Is 5:26; 13:2; Jr 4:6,21; 51:12,27
[1] Perhaps the Assyrian king"}, {"pk": 4046075, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 32, "verse": 1, "text": "Indeed, a king will reign righteously,
and rulers will rule justly. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 72:1-4; Is 9:6-7; 11:4-5; Jr 23:5; Zch 9:9; 14:9"}, {"pk": 4046076, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 32, "verse": 2, "text": "Each will be like a shelter from the wind,
a refuge from the rain, \u24d2
like flowing streams \u24d3 in a dry land
and the shade of a massive rock in an arid land.
", "comment": "\u24d2 Is 4:6; 25:4
\u24d3 Is 30:25"}, {"pk": 4046077, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 32, "verse": 3, "text": "Then the eyes of those who see will not be closed,
and the ears of those who hear will listen. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Is 29:18"}, {"pk": 4046078, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 32, "verse": 4, "text": "The reckless mind will gain knowledge,
and the stammering tongue \u24d5 will speak clearly and fluently.
", "comment": "\u24d5 Is 33:19"}, {"pk": 4046079, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 32, "verse": 5, "text": "A fool will no longer be called a noble, \u24d6
nor a scoundrel said to be important.
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 107:40; 118:9; 146:3"}, {"pk": 4046080, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 32, "verse": 6, "text": "For a fool speaks foolishness
and his mind plots iniquity.
He lives in a godless way
and speaks falsely about the LORD.
He leaves the hungry empty
and deprives the thirsty of drink. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Is 3:15; 10:2"}, {"pk": 4046081, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 32, "verse": 7, "text": "The scoundrel\u2019s weapons are destructive;
he hatches plots to destroy the needy with lies,
even when the poor person says what is right.
"}, {"pk": 4046082, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 32, "verse": 8, "text": "But a noble person plans noble things;
he stands up for noble causes.
"}, {"pk": 4046083, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 32, "verse": 9, "text": "Stand up, you complacent women; \u24d8
listen to me.
Pay attention to what I say,
you overconfident daughters.
", "comment": "\u24d8 Is 47:8; Am 6:1; Zph 2:15"}, {"pk": 4046084, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 32, "verse": 10, "text": "In a little more than a year
you overconfident ones will shudder,
for the grapes will fail
and the harvest will not come.
"}, {"pk": 4046085, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 32, "verse": 11, "text": "Shudder, you complacent ones;
tremble, you overconfident ones!
Strip yourselves bare \u24d9
and put sackcloth around your waists.
", "comment": "\u24d9 Is 47:2-3"}, {"pk": 4046086, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 32, "verse": 12, "text": "Beat your breasts in mourning \u24da
for the delightful fields and the fruitful vines, \u24db
", "comment": "\u24da Nah 2:7
\u24db Mk 14:25"}, {"pk": 4046087, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 32, "verse": 13, "text": "for the ground of my people
growing thorns and briers, \u24dc
indeed, for every joyous house in the jubilant city.
", "comment": "\u24dc Is 5:6; 7:23-25; 9:18; 27:4"}, {"pk": 4046088, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 32, "verse": 14, "text": "For the palace will be deserted,
the busy city abandoned.
The hill and the watchtower will become
barren places forever,
the joy of wild donkeys,
and a pasture for flocks,
"}, {"pk": 4046089, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 32, "verse": 15, "text": "until the Spirit [1] from on high is poured out on us. \u24dd
Then the desert will become an orchard,
and the orchard will seem like a forest. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24dd Is 11:2; 44:3; 59:21; Ezk 39:29; Jl 2:28
\u24d0 Is 29:17; 35:1-2
[1] Or a wind"}, {"pk": 4046090, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 32, "verse": 16, "text": "Then justice will inhabit the wilderness,
and righteousness will dwell in the orchard.
"}, {"pk": 4046091, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 32, "verse": 17, "text": "The result of righteousness will be peace; \u24d1
the effect of righteousness
will be quiet confidence forever.
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 72:2-3; 85:8; 119:165; Is 2:4; Rm 14:17; Jms 3:18"}, {"pk": 4046092, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 32, "verse": 18, "text": "Then my people will dwell in a peaceful place,
in safe and secure dwellings.
"}, {"pk": 4046093, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 32, "verse": 19, "text": "But hail will level the forest, [2] \u24d2
and the city will sink into the depths. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Is 24:10,12; 26:5; 27:10; 29:4
[2] Hb obscure
\u24d2 Is 28:2,17; 30:30"}, {"pk": 4046094, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 32, "verse": 20, "text": "You will be happy as you sow seed
beside abundant water, \u24d4
and as you let oxen and donkeys range freely. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d4 Nm 24:7; Ec 11:1; Is 30:23-24
\u24d5 Is 30:24"}, {"pk": 4046095, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 33, "verse": 1, "text": "Woe, you destroyer never destroyed,
you traitor never betrayed!
When you have finished destroying,
you will be destroyed.
When you have finished betraying,
they will betray you. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 2Kg 18:14-36; Is 17:14; 21:2"}, {"pk": 4046096, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 33, "verse": 2, "text": " LORD, be gracious to us! We wait for you. \u24d7
Be our strength every morning
and our salvation in time of trouble. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ex 15:2; Ps 28:8; Is 12:2; 17:10; 51:5
\u24d7 Is 25:9; 26:8"}, {"pk": 4046097, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 33, "verse": 3, "text": "The peoples flee at the thunderous noise; \u24d9
the nations scatter when you rise in your majesty.
", "comment": "\u24d9 Is 17:13; 21:15"}, {"pk": 4046098, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 33, "verse": 4, "text": "Your spoil will be gathered as locusts are gathered;
people will swarm over it like an infestation of locusts.
"}, {"pk": 4046099, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 33, "verse": 5, "text": "The LORD is exalted, for he dwells on high;
he has filled Zion with justice and righteousness.
"}, {"pk": 4046100, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 33, "verse": 6, "text": "There will be times of security for you\u2009\u2014
a storehouse of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge.
The fear of the LORD is Zion\u2019s treasure. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Is 11:2-3; Ac 9:31"}, {"pk": 4046101, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 33, "verse": 7, "text": "Listen! Their warriors cry loudly in the streets;
the messengers of peace weep bitterly. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db 2Kg 18:18,37; Is 36:3,22"}, {"pk": 4046102, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 33, "verse": 8, "text": "The highways are deserted;
travel has ceased.
An agreement has been broken, \u24dc
cities [1] despised,
and human life disregarded.
", "comment": "[1] DSS read witnesses
\u24dc 2Kg 18:14-17; Is 24:5"}, {"pk": 4046103, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 33, "verse": 9, "text": "The land mourns and withers; \u24dd
Lebanon is ashamed and wilted.
Sharon is like a desert;
Bashan and Carmel shake off their leaves.
", "comment": "\u24dd Is 3:26; 24:4; 29:2"}, {"pk": 4046104, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 33, "verse": 10, "text": "\u201cNow I will rise up,\u201d \u24d0 says the LORD.
\u201cNow I will lift myself up.
Now I will be exalted.
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 12:5; Is 2:19,21"}, {"pk": 4046105, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 33, "verse": 11, "text": "You will conceive chaff; \u24d1
you will give birth to stubble.
Your breath is fire that will consume you.
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 7:14; Is 26:18; 59:4; Jms 1:15"}, {"pk": 4046106, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 33, "verse": 12, "text": "The peoples will be burned to ashes,
like thorns cut down and burned in a fire.
"}, {"pk": 4046107, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 33, "verse": 13, "text": "You who are far off, hear what I have done;
you who are near, \u24d2 know my strength.\u201d
", "comment": "\u24d2 Is 18:2; Eph 2:17"}, {"pk": 4046108, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 33, "verse": 14, "text": "The sinners in Zion are afraid;
trembling seizes the ungodly:
\u201cWho among us can dwell with a consuming fire? \u24d3
Who among us can dwell with ever-burning flames?\u201d
", "comment": "\u24d3 Is 30:27,30; 66:15; Heb 12:29"}, {"pk": 4046109, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 33, "verse": 15, "text": "The one who lives righteously
and speaks rightly, \u24d4
who refuses profit from extortion,
whose hand never takes a bribe,
who stops his ears from listening to murderous plots
and shuts his eyes against evil schemes \u24d5 \u2009\u2014
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 119:37
\u24d4 Ps 15:2; 24:4; Is 58:6-11"}, {"pk": 4046110, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 33, "verse": 16, "text": "he will dwell on the heights;
his refuge will be the rocky fortresses,
his food provided, his water assured.
"}, {"pk": 4046111, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 33, "verse": 17, "text": "Your eyes will see the King in his beauty; \u24d6
you will see a vast land. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d6 Is 6:5; 24:23; 33:21-22; Zch 9:9
\u24d7 Is 54:2-3"}, {"pk": 4046112, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 33, "verse": 18, "text": "Your mind will meditate on the past terror:
\u201cWhere is the accountant? [2]
Where is the tribute collector? [3]
Where is the one who spied out our defenses?\u201d [4]
", "comment": "[4] Lit who counts towers
[2] Lit counter
[3] Lit weigher"}, {"pk": 4046113, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 33, "verse": 19, "text": "You will no longer see the barbarians,
a people whose speech is difficult to comprehend\u2009\u2014
who stammer in a language that is not understood. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Dt 28:49-50; Is 28:11; Jr 5:15"}, {"pk": 4046114, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 33, "verse": 20, "text": "Look at Zion, the city of our festival times.
Your eyes will see Jerusalem,
a peaceful pasture, \u24d9 a tent that does not wander;
its tent pegs will not be pulled up
nor will any of its cords be loosened. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Is 54:2
\u24d9 Ps 46:5; 125:1-2; Is 32:18"}, {"pk": 4046115, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 33, "verse": 21, "text": "For the majestic one, our LORD, will be there, \u24db
a place of rivers and broad streams
where ships that are rowed will not go,
and majestic vessels will not pass. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24db Rm 8:31
\u24dc Is 41:18; 43:19-20; 48:18; 66:12"}, {"pk": 4046116, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 33, "verse": 22, "text": "For the LORD is our Judge,
the LORD is our Lawgiver, \u24dd
the LORD is our King.
He will save us. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 2Sm 22:3; 23:5; 2Kg 19:19,34; Is 25:9; 35:4; 38:20
\u24dd Is 1:10; 51:4,7; Jms 4:12"}, {"pk": 4046117, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 33, "verse": 23, "text": "Your ropes are slack;
they cannot hold the base of the mast
or spread out the flag.
Then abundant spoil will be divided,
the lame will plunder it,
"}, {"pk": 4046118, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 33, "verse": 24, "text": "and none there will say, \u201cI am sick.\u201d
The people who dwell there
will be forgiven \u24d1 their iniquity. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d1 Is 40:2; 44:22; Jr 50:20; Mc 7:18-19; 1Jn 1:7-9
\u24d2 Is 13:11"}, {"pk": 4046119, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 34, "verse": 1, "text": "You nations, come here and listen;
you peoples, pay attention! \u24d3
Let the earth and all that fills it hear,
the world and all that comes from it. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 24:1; Is 6:3; 42:5
\u24d3 Ps 49:1; Is 1:2; 41:1; 43:9; 45:20"}, {"pk": 4046120, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 34, "verse": 2, "text": "The LORD is angry with all the nations,
furious with all their armies. \u24d5
He will set them apart for destruction, \u24d6
giving them over to slaughter.
", "comment": "\u24d5 Is 13:5; Jr 10:10; 50:13
\u24d6 Jos 6:21; 1Sm 15:3; Is 11:5; 24:1,6; 43:28"}, {"pk": 4046121, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 34, "verse": 3, "text": "Their slain will be thrown out,
and the stench of their corpses will rise; \u24d7
the mountains will flow [1] with their blood. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d7 Is 14:21; 18:6; Ezk 39:17; Jl 2:10; Am 4:10; Rv 19:17-19
\u24d8 Ps 46:2-3
[1] Or melt, or dissolve"}, {"pk": 4046122, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 34, "verse": 4, "text": "All [2] the stars in the sky \u24d9 will dissolve.
The sky will roll up like a scroll, \u24da
and its stars will all wither
as leaves wither on the vine,
and foliage on the fig tree. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24d9 2Kg 17:16; 21:3,5; 23:4-5
\u24db Ps 102:25-27; Is 13:10; 51:6; Ezk 32:7-8; Jl 3:15; Mt 24:29; Mk 13:24-25; 2Pt 3:10,12
[2] DSS read And the valleys will be split, and all
\u24da Rv 6:12-14"}, {"pk": 4046123, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 34, "verse": 5, "text": "When my sword has drunk its fill [3] \u24dc in the heavens,
it will then come down on Edom \u24dd
and on the people I have set apart for destruction.
", "comment": "\u24dd Nm 20:14-21; Is 63:1; Jr 49:7-8,20; Ezk 25:12-14; 35:1-15; Jl 3:19; Am 1:11-12; Ob 1-14; Mal 1:4
[3] DSS read sword will appear
\u24dc Dt 32:41-43; Jr 46:10; Ezk 21:3-5"}, {"pk": 4046124, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 34, "verse": 6, "text": "The LORD\u2019s sword is covered with blood.
It drips with fat,
with the blood of lambs and goats,
with the fat of the kidneys of rams. \u24d0
For the LORD has a sacrifice in Bozrah, \u24d1
a great slaughter in the land of Edom.
", "comment": "\u24d0 Is 25:6; 30:32; Jr 46:10; 51:40; Ezk 39:17; Zph 1:7-9
\u24d1 Gn 36:33; Is 63:1; Jr 49:13,22"}, {"pk": 4046125, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 34, "verse": 7, "text": "The wild oxen will be struck [4] down with them,
and young bulls with the mighty bulls.
Their land will be soaked with [5] blood,
and their soil will be saturated with fat.
", "comment": "[5] Or will drink its fill of
[4] Or will go"}, {"pk": 4046126, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 34, "verse": 8, "text": "For the LORD has a day of vengeance, \u24d2
a time of paying back Edom
for its hostility against Zion.
", "comment": "\u24d2 Is 13:6; 35:4; 47:3; 61:2; 63:4"}, {"pk": 4046127, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 34, "verse": 9, "text": "Edom\u2019s streams will be turned into pitch,
her soil into sulfur; \u24d3
her land will become burning pitch.
", "comment": "\u24d3 Gn 19:24; Dt 29:23; Ps 11:6; Is 30:33; Ezk 38:22"}, {"pk": 4046128, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 34, "verse": 10, "text": "It will never go out\u2009\u2014\u2009day or night.
Its smoke will go up forever. \u24d4
It will be desolate, from generation to generation;
no one will pass through it forever and ever. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d4 Is 1:31; 66:24; Rv 14:11; 19:3
\u24d5 Is 13:20-22; Ezk 29:11; Mal 1:3-4"}, {"pk": 4046129, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 34, "verse": 11, "text": "Eagle owls [6] and herons [7] will possess it,
and long-eared owls and ravens will dwell there. \u24d6
The LORD will stretch out a measuring line
and a plumb line over her
for her destruction and chaos. \u24d7
", "comment": "[7] Or hedgehogs
\u24d7 2Kg 21:13; Is 24:10; Lm 2:8
[6] Or Pelicans
\u24d6 Is 13:21-22; 14:23; Zph 2:14"}, {"pk": 4046130, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 34, "verse": 12, "text": "No nobles will be left to proclaim a king,
and all her princes will come to nothing.
"}, {"pk": 4046131, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 34, "verse": 13, "text": "Her palaces will be overgrown with thorns;
her fortified cities, with thistles and briers. \u24d8
She will become a dwelling for jackals,
an abode [8] for ostriches. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d8 Is 32:13
\u24d9 Ps 44:19; Is 13:22; Jr 9:11; 10:22; Mal 1:3
[8] DSS, LXX, Syr, Tg; MT reads jackals, grass"}, {"pk": 4046132, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 34, "verse": 14, "text": "The desert creatures will meet hyenas,
and one wild goat will call to another.
Indeed, the night birds will stay there
and will find a resting place.
"}, {"pk": 4046133, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 34, "verse": 15, "text": "Sand partridges [9] will make their nests there;
they will lay and hatch their eggs
and will gather their broods under their shadows.
Indeed, the birds of prey will gather there,
each with its mate. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Dt 14:13
[9] Or Arrow snakes, or Owls"}, {"pk": 4046134, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 34, "verse": 16, "text": "Search and read the scroll of the LORD: \u24db
Not one of them will be missing,
none will be lacking its mate,
because he has ordered it by my [10] mouth,
and he will gather them by his Spirit.
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 40:7; 139:16; Is 8:16; 30:8; Dn 7:10; Mal 3:16; Rv 20:12
[10] Some Hb mss; other Hb mss, DSS, Syr, Tg read his"}, {"pk": 4046135, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 34, "verse": 17, "text": "He has cast the lot for them;
his hand allotted their portion with a measuring line.
They will possess it forever; \u24dc
they will dwell in it from generation to generation.
", "comment": "\u24dc Nm 24:18"}, {"pk": 4046136, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 35, "verse": 1, "text": "The wilderness and the dry land will be glad;
the desert will rejoice and blossom like a wildflower. [1] \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 65:12; Is 6:11; 7:21-25; 27:10; 32:15; 41:18-19; 51:3; 55:12-13
[1] Or meadow saffron; traditionally rose"}, {"pk": 4046137, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 35, "verse": 2, "text": "It will blossom abundantly
and will also rejoice with joy and singing.
The glory of Lebanon will be given to it,
the splendor of Carmel and Sharon. \u24d0
They will see the glory of the LORD, \u24d1
the splendor of our God. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d0 Sg 2:1; 5:15; 7:5; Is 33:9
\u24d2 Ps 45:3-4; 96:6; 104:1; 145:5,12; Is 2:10,19,21; 53:2; 63:1; Ezk 16:14
\u24d1 Ex 16:7,10; Lv 9:6,23; Nm 29:6; Is 40:5; Ezk 1:28; 3:23"}, {"pk": 4046138, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 35, "verse": 3, "text": "Strengthen the weak hands,
steady the shaking knees! \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Heb 12:12"}, {"pk": 4046139, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 35, "verse": 4, "text": "Say to the cowardly:
\u201cBe strong; do not fear!
Here is your God; vengeance is coming. \u24d4
God\u2019s retribution is coming; he will save you.\u201d \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Is 33:22
\u24d4 Is 1:24; 34:8; 47:3; 59:17; 61:2; 63:4"}, {"pk": 4046140, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 35, "verse": 5, "text": "Then the eyes of the blind will be opened,
and the ears of the deaf unstopped. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Is 29:18; 32:3-4; 42:7,16,18; 50:4; Mt 11:5; Lk 7:22; Jn 9:6-7"}, {"pk": 4046141, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 35, "verse": 6, "text": "Then the lame will leap like a deer, \u24d7
and the tongue of the mute will sing for joy, \u24d8
for water will gush in the wilderness,
and streams in the desert; \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Is 41:18; 43:19; Jn 7:38-39
\u24d7 Zph 3:19; Mt 11:5; 15:30-31; 21:14; Ac 3:1-8; 8:7; 14:8-10
\u24d8 Ex 4:11; Mk 7:32; 9:25"}, {"pk": 4046142, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 35, "verse": 7, "text": "the parched ground will become a pool,
and the thirsty land springs. \u24da
In the haunt of jackals, \u24db in their lairs,
there will be grass, reeds, and papyrus.
", "comment": "\u24db Is 13:22; 34:13
\u24da Is 49:10"}, {"pk": 4046143, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 35, "verse": 8, "text": "A road will be there and a way; \u24dc
it will be called the Holy Way. \u24dd
The unclean will not travel on it, \u24d0
but it will be for the one who walks the path. \u24d1
Fools will not wander on it.
", "comment": "\u24dd Is 4:3; 52:1; Mt 7:13-14; 1Pt 1:15-16
\u24d1 Ps 139:24; Is 2:3; 8:11; 30:21; 42:24; 48:17; 58:13
\u24dc Is 40:3; 42:16; 43:16,19; 49:11; 51:10; 57:14; 62:10
\u24d0 Is 52:1; Rv 21:27"}, {"pk": 4046144, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 35, "verse": 9, "text": "There will be no lion there,
and no vicious beast will go up on it;
they will not be found there.
But the redeemed will walk on it,
"}, {"pk": 4046145, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 35, "verse": 10, "text": "and the redeemed of the LORD will return \u24d2
and come to Zion with singing,
crowned with unending joy.
Joy and gladness will overtake them,
and sorrow and sighing will flee. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d2 Is 51:11
\u24d3 Is 65:19; Rm 9:2; Rv 21:4"}, {"pk": 4046146, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 36, "verse": 1, "text": "In the fourteenth year of King Hezekiah, \u24d4 King Sennacherib of Assyria attacked all the fortified cities of Judah and captured them.", "comment": "\u24d4 2Kg 18:13,17-37; 2Ch 32:1-16,18"}, {"pk": 4046147, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 36, "verse": 2, "text": "Then the king of Assyria sent his royal spokesman, along with a massive army, from Lachish \u24d5 to King Hezekiah at Jerusalem. The Assyrian stood near the conduit of the upper pool, by the road to the Launderer\u2019s Field. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d5 Jos 15:20,39
\u24d6 Is 7:3"}, {"pk": 4046148, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 36, "verse": 3, "text": "Eliakim son of Hilkiah, who was in charge of the palace, Shebna the court secretary, \u24d7 and Joah son of Asaph, the court historian, came out to him.", "comment": "\u24d7 Is 22:15,20-21"}, {"pk": 4046149, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 36, "verse": 4, "text": "The royal spokesman said to them, \u201cTell Hezekiah: The great king, the king of Assyria, says this: What are you relying on? [1]", "comment": "[1] Lit What is this trust that you trust"}, {"pk": 4046150, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 36, "verse": 5, "text": "You [2] think mere words are strategy and strength for war. Who are you now relying on that you have rebelled against me? \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 2Kg 18:7
[2] Many Hb mss, DSS, 2Kg 18:20; MT reads I"}, {"pk": 4046151, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 36, "verse": 6, "text": "Look, you are relying on Egypt, that splintered reed of a staff \u24d9 that will pierce the hand of anyone who grabs it and leans on it. This is how Pharaoh king of Egypt is to all who rely on him. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Is 30:3-7
\u24d9 Ezk 29:6-7"}, {"pk": 4046152, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 36, "verse": 7, "text": "Suppose you say to me, \u2018We rely on the LORD our God.\u2019 Isn\u2019t he the one whose high places and altars Hezekiah has removed, saying to Judah and Jerusalem, \u2018You are to worship at this altar\u2019? \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Dt 12:2-5; 2Kg 18:4-5"}, {"pk": 4046153, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 36, "verse": 8, "text": "\u201cNow make a deal with my master, the king of Assyria. I\u2019ll give you two thousand horses if you\u2019re able to supply riders for them!"}, {"pk": 4046154, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 36, "verse": 9, "text": "How then can you drive back a single officer among the least of my master\u2019s servants? How can you rely on Egypt for chariots and horsemen? \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Is 20:5; 30:2-5,7; 31:3"}, {"pk": 4046155, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 36, "verse": 10, "text": "Have I attacked this land to destroy it without the LORD\u2019s approval? The LORD said to me, \u2018Attack this land and destroy it.\u2019\u201d"}, {"pk": 4046156, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 36, "verse": 11, "text": "Then Eliakim, Shebna, and Joah said to the royal spokesman, \u201cPlease speak to your servants in Aramaic, \u24dd since we understand it. Don\u2019t speak to us in Hebrew [3] within earshot of the people who are on the wall.\u201d", "comment": "[3] Lit Judahite, also in v. 13
\u24dd Ezr 4:7; Dn 2:4"}, {"pk": 4046157, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 36, "verse": 12, "text": "But the royal spokesman replied, \u201cHas my master sent me to speak these words to your master and to you, and not to the men who are sitting on the wall, who are destined with you to eat their own excrement and drink their own urine?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4046158, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 36, "verse": 13, "text": "Then the royal spokesman stood and called out loudly in Hebrew: Listen to the words of the great king, the king of Assyria!"}, {"pk": 4046159, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 36, "verse": 14, "text": "This is what the king says: \u201cDon\u2019t let Hezekiah deceive you, \u24d0 for he cannot rescue you.", "comment": "\u24d0 Is 37:10"}, {"pk": 4046160, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 36, "verse": 15, "text": "Don\u2019t let Hezekiah persuade you to rely on the LORD, saying, \u2018The LORD will certainly rescue us! This city will not be handed over to the king of Assyria.\u2019\u201d"}, {"pk": 4046161, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 36, "verse": 16, "text": "Don\u2019t listen to Hezekiah, for this is what the king of Assyria says: \u201cMake peace [4] with me and surrender to me. Then every one of you may eat from his own vine and his own fig tree \u24d1 and drink water from his own cistern", "comment": "[4] Lit a blessing
\u24d1 1Kg 4:25; Mc 4:4; Zch 3:10"}, {"pk": 4046162, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 36, "verse": 17, "text": "until I come and take you away to a land like your own land\u2009\u2014\u2009a land of grain and new wine, a land of bread and vineyards."}, {"pk": 4046163, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 36, "verse": 18, "text": "Beware that Hezekiah does not mislead you by saying, \u2018The LORD will rescue us.\u2019 \u24d2 Has any one of the gods of the nations \u24d3 rescued his land from the power of the king of Assyria?", "comment": "\u24d3 1Ch 5:25; Is 37:12
\u24d2 Is 37:10"}, {"pk": 4046164, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 36, "verse": 19, "text": "Where are the gods of Hamath and Arpad? \u24d4 Where are the gods of Sepharvaim? Have they rescued Samaria from my power? \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d4 Is 10:9-11; 37:11-13; Jr 49:23
\u24d5 2Kg 17:6"}, {"pk": 4046165, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 36, "verse": 20, "text": "Who among all the gods of these lands ever rescued his land from my power? So will the LORD rescue Jerusalem from my power?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4046166, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 36, "verse": 21, "text": "But they kept silent; they didn\u2019t say anything, for the king\u2019s command was, \u201cDon\u2019t answer him.\u201d \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Pr 26:4"}, {"pk": 4046167, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 36, "verse": 22, "text": "Then Eliakim son of Hilkiah, who was in charge of the palace, Shebna the court secretary, and Joah son of Asaph, the court historian, came to Hezekiah with their clothes torn and reported to him the words of the royal spokesman."}, {"pk": 4046168, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 37, "verse": 1, "text": "When King Hezekiah heard their report, \u24d7 he tore his clothes, put on sackcloth, \u24d8 and went to the LORD\u2019s temple.", "comment": "\u24d8 Gn 37:34; 2Sm 3:31; 1Kg 21:27; Is 3:24
\u24d7 2Kg 19:1-34"}, {"pk": 4046169, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 37, "verse": 2, "text": "He sent Eliakim, who was in charge of the palace, Shebna the court secretary, and the leading priests, who were wearing sackcloth, to the prophet Isaiah son of Amoz."}, {"pk": 4046170, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 37, "verse": 3, "text": "They said to him, \u201cThis is what Hezekiah says: \u2018Today is a day of distress, rebuke, and disgrace. \u24d9 It is as if children have come to the point of birth, and there is no strength to deliver them. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Is 26:17-18; 66:9; Hs 13:13
\u24d9 Is 22:5; 26:16; 33:2; Nah 1:7; Hab 3:16"}, {"pk": 4046171, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 37, "verse": 4, "text": "Perhaps the LORD your God will hear all the words of the royal spokesman, whom his master the king of Assyria sent to mock the living God, \u24db and will rebuke him for the words that the LORD your God has heard. Therefore offer a prayer for the surviving remnant.\u2019\u201d \u24dc", "comment": "\u24db Dt 5:26; 1Sm 17:26,36; Jr 10:10
\u24dc Is 1:9; 46:3"}, {"pk": 4046172, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 37, "verse": 5, "text": "So the servants of King Hezekiah went to Isaiah,"}, {"pk": 4046173, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 37, "verse": 6, "text": "who said to them, \u201cTell your master, \u2018The LORD says this: Don\u2019t be afraid \u24dd because of the words you have heard, with which the king of Assyria\u2019s attendants have blasphemed me. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 44:7,13-16; Is 52:5; Rm 2:24
\u24dd Is 7:4; 35:4"}, {"pk": 4046174, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 37, "verse": 7, "text": "I am about to put a spirit \u24d1 in him and he will hear a rumor and return to his own land, where I will cause him to fall by the sword.\u2019\u201d \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d1 Nm 5:14; Is 19:14; Hs 4:12; Zch 13:2; 2Tm 1:7
\u24d2 Is 37:36-38"}, {"pk": 4046175, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 37, "verse": 8, "text": "When the royal spokesman heard that the king of Assyria had pulled out of Lachish, \u24d3 he left and found him fighting against Libnah. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Nm 33:20; Jos 10:29
\u24d3 Jos 10:31-32"}, {"pk": 4046176, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 37, "verse": 9, "text": "The king had heard concerning King Tirhakah of Cush, \u24d5 \u201cHe has set out to fight against you.\u201d So when he heard this, he sent messengers to Hezekiah, saying,", "comment": "\u24d5 Is 18:1; 20:5"}, {"pk": 4046177, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 37, "verse": 10, "text": "\u201cSay this to King Hezekiah of Judah: \u2018Don\u2019t let your God, on whom you rely, deceive you \u24d6 by promising that Jerusalem won\u2019t be handed over to the king of Assyria.", "comment": "\u24d6 Is 36:14-15"}, {"pk": 4046178, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 37, "verse": 11, "text": "Look, you have heard what the kings of Assyria have done to all the countries: they completely destroyed them. Will you be rescued?"}, {"pk": 4046179, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 37, "verse": 12, "text": "Did the gods of the nations \u24d7 that my predecessors destroyed rescue them\u2009\u2014\u2009Gozan, \u24d8 Haran, \u24d9 Rezeph, and the Edenites in Telassar?", "comment": "\u24d8 2Kg 17:6; 18:11
\u24d7 Is 36:18
\u24d9 Gn 11:31; 12:1-4; Ac 7:2"}, {"pk": 4046180, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 37, "verse": 13, "text": "Where is the king of Hamath, the king of Arpad, the king of the city of [1] Sepharvaim, Hena, or Ivvah?\u2009\u2019\u201d", "comment": "[1] Or king of Lair,"}, {"pk": 4046181, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 37, "verse": 14, "text": "Hezekiah took the letter from the messengers\u2019 hands, read it, then went up to the LORD\u2019s temple and spread it out before the LORD. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Dt 22:17; 1Kg 8:22; Ezk 2:10"}, {"pk": 4046182, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 37, "verse": 15, "text": "Then Hezekiah prayed \u24db to the LORD:", "comment": "\u24db 2Ch 32:20"}, {"pk": 4046183, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 37, "verse": 16, "text": " LORD of Armies, God of Israel, enthroned between the cherubim, \u24dc you are God \u24dd \u2009\u2014\u2009you alone \u24d0 \u2009\u2014\u2009of all the kingdoms of the earth. \u24d1 You made the heavens and the earth. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24dd Dt 10:17; 2Sm 7:28; Ps 86:10; 90:2; 136:2-3
\u24d1 2Ch 36:20; Ps 68:32; Rv 11:15
\u24d0 1Kg 8:39; Neh 9:6; Ps 4:8; 83:18; 86:10; Rv 15:4
\u24d2 Ex 20:11; Neh 9:6; Ps 146:6; Ac 4:24
\u24dc Ex 25:22; Nm 7:89; 1Sm 4:4; 2Sm 6:2; Ps 80:1; 99:1"}, {"pk": 4046184, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 37, "verse": 17, "text": "Listen closely, LORD, and hear; \u24d3 open your eyes, LORD, and see. \u24d4 Hear all the words that Sennacherib has sent to mock the living God. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d3 2Ch 6:40; Ps 17:6; Dn 9:18
\u24d5 Is 37:4
\u24d4 Is 42:5; 45:12; Jr 10:12"}, {"pk": 4046185, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 37, "verse": 18, "text": "LORD, it is true that the kings of Assyria have devastated all these countries and their lands."}, {"pk": 4046186, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 37, "verse": 19, "text": "They have thrown their gods into the fire, for they were not gods \u24d6 but made from wood and stone \u24d7 by human hands. \u24d8 So they have destroyed them.", "comment": "\u24d6 Dt 32:17; 2Ch 13:9; Jr 2:11; 5:7; 16:20; Hs 8:6; Ac 19:26; Gl 4:8
\u24d8 Is 2:8,20; 17:8; 31:7; 41:24,29; 44:9-20; 46:6
\u24d7 Dt 4:28; 28:36,64; 29:17; Ezk 20:32"}, {"pk": 4046187, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 37, "verse": 20, "text": "Now, LORD our God, save us from his power so that all the kingdoms of the earth may know that you, LORD, are God [2] \u24d9 \u2009\u2014\u2009you alone. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Is 37:16
[2] are God supplied for clarity; see v. 16
\u24d9 Jos 4:24; 1Kg 8:60; 20:13; Is 45:3,6"}, {"pk": 4046188, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 37, "verse": 21, "text": "Then Isaiah son of Amoz sent a message to Hezekiah: \u201cThe LORD, the God of Israel, says, \u2018Because you prayed to me about King Sennacherib of Assyria,"}, {"pk": 4046189, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 37, "verse": 22, "text": "this is the word the LORD has spoken against him: Virgin Daughter Zion \u24db
despises you and scorns you;
Daughter Jerusalem shakes her head \u24dc
behind your back.
", "comment": "\u24dc Jb 16:4; Ps 22:7; 109:25; Jr 18:16; Lm 2:15
\u24db Lm 2:13; Is 1:8; 3:16-17; 4:4; 52:2; 62:11"}, {"pk": 4046190, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 37, "verse": 23, "text": "Who is it you have mocked \u24dd and blasphemed?
Against whom have you raised your voice
and lifted your eyes in pride? \u24d0
Against the Holy One of Israel! \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 74:10,18; Is 37:4; Gl 6:7
\u24d1 Gn 12:3; Ex 23:22
\u24d0 Is 2:11; 5:15,21"}, {"pk": 4046191, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 37, "verse": 24, "text": "You have mocked the LORD through [3] your servants.
You have said, \u201cWith my many chariots \u24d2
I have gone up to the heights of the mountains,
to the far recesses of Lebanon.
I cut down its tallest cedars,
its choice cypress trees.
I came to its distant heights,
its densest forest.
", "comment": "[3] Lit by the hand of
\u24d2 Ex 14:26-28; 15:4,19; Dt 20:1; Jos 11:4-9; 2Ch 16:8; Ps 68:17"}, {"pk": 4046192, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 37, "verse": 25, "text": "I dug wells and drank water in foreign lands. [4]
I dried up all the streams of Egypt
with the soles of my feet.\u201d \u24d3
", "comment": "[4] DSS, 2Kg 19:24; MT omits in foreign lands
\u24d3 Dt 11:10; 1Kg 20:10"}, {"pk": 4046193, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 37, "verse": 26, "text": "Have you not heard? \u24d4
I designed it long ago;
I planned it in days gone by. \u24d5
I have now brought it to pass,
and you have crushed fortified cities \u24d6
into piles of rubble.
", "comment": "\u24d5 Is 5:19; 10:5-6; 14:24-26; 22:11; 46:11; Jr 18:11; Ac 2:23; 4:27-28; 1Pt 2:8
\u24d4 Is 40:21,28
\u24d6 Is 34:13"}, {"pk": 4046194, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 37, "verse": 27, "text": "Their inhabitants have become powerless,
dismayed, and ashamed.
They are plants of the field,
tender grass,
grass on the rooftops,
blasted by the east wind. [5]
", "comment": "[5] DSS; MT reads rooftops, field before standing grain"}, {"pk": 4046195, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 37, "verse": 28, "text": "But I know your sitting down,
your going out and your coming in, \u24d7
and your raging against me.
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 139:1"}, {"pk": 4046196, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 37, "verse": 29, "text": "Because your raging against me
and your arrogance have reached my ears, \u24d8
I will put my hook in your nose \u24d9
and my bit in your mouth; \u24da
I will make you go back
the way you came.
", "comment": "\u24d8 Is 10:12
\u24d9 Ezk 19:9; 29:4; 38:4
\u24da Is 30:28"}, {"pk": 4046197, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 37, "verse": 30, "text": "\u201c\u2018This will be the sign for you: \u24db This year you will eat what grows on its own, and in the second year what grows from that. But in the third year sow and reap, plant vineyards and eat their fruit.", "comment": "\u24db Ex 3:12; 1Sm 2:34; 1Kg 13:3; Is 7:14; 38:7; Jr 44:29; Lk 2:12"}, {"pk": 4046198, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 37, "verse": 31, "text": "The surviving remnant of the house of Judah will again take root \u24dc downward and bear fruit upward.", "comment": "\u24dc Is 27:6"}, {"pk": 4046199, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 37, "verse": 32, "text": "For a remnant \u24dd will go out from Jerusalem, and survivors from Mount Zion. The zeal of the LORD of Armies will accomplish this.\u2019 \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd Ezr 9:14; Is 10:20-22
\u24d0 2Kg 19:31; Is 9:7; 59:17; Jl 2:18; Zch 1:14"}, {"pk": 4046200, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 37, "verse": 33, "text": "\u201cTherefore, this is what the LORD says about the king of Assyria: He will not enter this city,
shoot an arrow here,
come before it with a shield,
or build up a siege ramp against it.
"}, {"pk": 4046201, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 37, "verse": 34, "text": "He will go back
the way he came,
and he will not enter this city.
This is the LORD\u2019s declaration."}, {"pk": 4046202, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 37, "verse": 35, "text": "I will defend this city and rescue it
for my sake \u24d1
and for the sake of my servant David.\u201d \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 1Kg 11:13,32-38; 2Kg 20:6; Ezk 34:23
\u24d1 Is 43:25; 48:9,11"}, {"pk": 4046203, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 37, "verse": 36, "text": "Then \u24d3 the angel of the LORD \u24d4 went out and struck down one hundred eighty-five thousand in the camp of the Assyrians. When the people got up the next morning\u2009\u2014\u2009there were all the dead bodies!", "comment": "\u24d4 Gn 16:7-11; Ex 3:2; Nm 22:22-35; Jdg 6:11-12; 2Sm 24:16; Ps 34:7
\u24d3 2Kg 19:35-37; 2Ch 32:21"}, {"pk": 4046204, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 37, "verse": 37, "text": "So King Sennacherib of Assyria broke camp and left. He returned home and lived in Nineveh. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Gn 10:11; Jnh 1:2; 3:3; 4:11; Zph 2:13"}, {"pk": 4046205, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 37, "verse": 38, "text": "One day, while he was worshiping in the temple of his god Nisroch, his sons Adrammelech and Sharezer struck him down with the sword and escaped to the land of Ararat. \u24d6 Then his son Esar-haddon \u24d7 became king in his place.", "comment": "\u24d6 Gn 8:4; Jr 51:27
\u24d7 Ezr 4:2"}, {"pk": 4046206, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 38, "verse": 1, "text": "In those days Hezekiah became terminally ill. \u24d8 The prophet Isaiah son of Amoz came and said to him, \u201cThis is what the LORD says: \u2018Set your house in order, \u24d9 for you are about to die; you will not recover.\u2019\u201d [1]", "comment": "\u24d9 2Sm 17:23
[1] Lit live
\u24d8 2Kg 20:1-6,9-11; 2Ch 32:24"}, {"pk": 4046207, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 38, "verse": 2, "text": "Then Hezekiah turned his face to the wall and prayed to the LORD."}, {"pk": 4046208, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 38, "verse": 3, "text": "He said, \u201cPlease, LORD, remember how I have walked before you faithfully and wholeheartedly, \u24da and have done what pleases you.\u201d [2] \u24db And Hezekiah wept bitterly.", "comment": "[2] Lit what is good in your eyes
\u24da Gn 17:1; 1Kg 2:4; 3:6; 8:23; 2Kg 18:5-6; Ps 26:3
\u24db Dt 6:18"}, {"pk": 4046209, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 38, "verse": 4, "text": "Then the word of the LORD came to Isaiah:"}, {"pk": 4046210, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 38, "verse": 5, "text": "\u201cGo and tell Hezekiah, \u2018This is what the LORD God of your ancestor David says: I have heard your prayer; I have seen your tears. Look, I am going to add fifteen years to your life. [3] \u24dc", "comment": "[3] Lit days, also in v. 10
\u24dc 2Kg 18:2,13"}, {"pk": 4046211, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 38, "verse": 6, "text": "And I will rescue you and this city from the grasp of the king of Assyria; I will defend this city. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Is 31:5; 37:35"}, {"pk": 4046212, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 38, "verse": 7, "text": "This is the sign to you \u24d0 from the LORD that he will do what [4] he has promised: [5]", "comment": "[4] Lit this thing
\u24d0 Is 37:30
[5] Lit said"}, {"pk": 4046213, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 38, "verse": 8, "text": "I am going to make the sun\u2019s shadow that goes down on the stairway of Ahaz go back by ten steps.\u2019\u201d \u24d1 So the sun\u2019s shadow [6] went back the ten steps it had descended.", "comment": "\u24d1 Jos 10:12-14
[6] Lit And the sun"}, {"pk": 4046214, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 38, "verse": 9, "text": "A poem by King Hezekiah of Judah after he had been sick and had recovered from his illness:"}, {"pk": 4046215, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 38, "verse": 10, "text": "I said: In the prime [7] of my life \u24d2
I must go to the gates of Sheol; \u24d3
I am deprived of the rest of my years.
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 102:24
[7] Lit quiet
\u24d3 Ps 107:18"}, {"pk": 4046216, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 38, "verse": 11, "text": "I said: I will never see the LORD,
the LORD in the land of the living; \u24d4
I will not look on humanity any longer
with the inhabitants of what is passing away. [8]
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 27:13; 116:9
[8] Some Hb mss, Tg read of the world"}, {"pk": 4046217, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 38, "verse": 12, "text": "My dwelling is plucked up and removed from me
like a shepherd\u2019s tent. \u24d5
I have rolled up my life like a weaver; \u24d6
he cuts me off from the loom. \u24d7
By nightfall [9] you make an end of me. \u24d8
", "comment": "[9] Lit From day until night, also in v. 13
\u24d7 Jb 6:9
\u24d8 Jb 4:20; Ps 73:14
\u24d5 2Co 5:1,4; 2Pt 1:13-14
\u24d6 Jb 7:6; Heb 1:12"}, {"pk": 4046218, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 38, "verse": 13, "text": "I thought until the morning:
He will break all my bones like a lion.
By nightfall you make an end of me.
"}, {"pk": 4046219, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 38, "verse": 14, "text": "I chirp like a swallow or a crane;
I moan like a dove. \u24d9
My eyes grow weak looking upward.
Lord, I am oppressed; support me. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Jb 17:3; Ps 119:122
\u24d9 Is 59:11; Ezk 7:16; Nah 2:7"}, {"pk": 4046220, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 38, "verse": 15, "text": "What can I say?
He has spoken to me,
and he himself has done it.
I walk along slowly all my years \u24db
because of the bitterness of my soul. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24db 1Kg 21:27
\u24dc 1Sm 1:10; Ezk 27:31; Jb 3:20; 7:11; 10:1"}, {"pk": 4046221, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 38, "verse": 16, "text": "Lord, by such things people live, \u24dd
and in every one of them my spirit finds life;
you have restored me to health \u24d0
and let me live. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 119:71,75
\u24d0 Ps 39:13
\u24d1 Ps 119:25"}, {"pk": 4046222, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 38, "verse": 17, "text": "Indeed, it was for my own well-being
that I had such intense bitterness; \u24d2
but your love has delivered me
from the Pit of destruction, \u24d3
for you have thrown all my sins behind your back. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d3 Jb 33:18,30; Ps 103:4; 106:23; Ezk 20:17; Jnh 2:6
\u24d2 Heb 12:11
\u24d4 Is 43:25; Jr 31:34; Mc 7:19"}, {"pk": 4046223, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 38, "verse": 18, "text": "For Sheol cannot thank you;
Death cannot praise you. \u24d5
Those who go down to the Pit
cannot hope for your faithfulness.
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 6:5; 30:9; 88:10-12; 115:17"}, {"pk": 4046224, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 38, "verse": 19, "text": "The living, only the living can thank you,
as I do today;
a father will make your faithfulness known to children. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Dt 6:7; 11:19; Ps 78:5-7"}, {"pk": 4046225, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 38, "verse": 20, "text": "The LORD is ready to save me;
we will play stringed instruments
all the days of our lives
at the house of the LORD. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 23:6; 116:17-19"}, {"pk": 4046226, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 38, "verse": 21, "text": "Now Isaiah \u24d8 had said, \u201cLet them take a lump of pressed figs and apply it to his infected skin, so that he may recover.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d8 2Kg 20:7-8"}, {"pk": 4046227, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 38, "verse": 22, "text": "And Hezekiah had asked, \u201cWhat is the sign that I will go up to the LORD\u2019s temple?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4046228, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 39, "verse": 1, "text": "At that time \u24d9 Merodach-baladan son of Baladan, king of Babylon, sent letters and a gift to Hezekiah since he heard that he had been sick and had recovered.", "comment": "\u24d9 2Kg 20:12-19; 2Ch 32:31"}, {"pk": 4046229, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 39, "verse": 2, "text": "Hezekiah was pleased with the letters, and he showed the envoys his treasure house\u2009\u2014\u2009the silver, the gold, the spices, and the precious oil\u2009\u2014\u2009and all his armory, and everything that was found in his treasuries. \u24da There was nothing in his palace and in all his realm that Hezekiah did not show them. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db 2Ch 32:25
\u24da 2Kg 18:15-16"}, {"pk": 4046230, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 39, "verse": 3, "text": "Then the prophet Isaiah came to King Hezekiah and asked him, \u201cWhat did these men say, and where did they come to you from?\u201d Hezekiah replied, \u201cThey came to me from a distant country, from Babylon.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4046231, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 39, "verse": 4, "text": "Isaiah asked, \u201cWhat have they seen in your palace?\u201d Hezekiah answered, \u201cThey have seen everything in my palace. There isn\u2019t anything in my treasuries that I didn\u2019t show them.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4046232, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 39, "verse": 5, "text": "Then Isaiah said to Hezekiah, \u201cHear the word of the LORD of Armies: \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Is 28:14; Zch 7:4; 8:1,18"}, {"pk": 4046233, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 39, "verse": 6, "text": "\u2018Look, the days are coming when everything in your palace and all that your fathers have stored up until today will be carried off to Babylon; nothing will be left,\u2019 says the LORD. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd 2Kg 24:13; 25:13-15; Jr 20:5"}, {"pk": 4046234, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 39, "verse": 7, "text": "\u2018Some of your descendants\u2009\u2014\u2009who come from you, whom you father\u2009\u2014\u2009will be taken away, and they will become eunuchs in the palace of the king of Babylon.\u2019\u201d"}, {"pk": 4046235, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 39, "verse": 8, "text": "Then Hezekiah said to Isaiah, \u201cThe word of the LORD that you have spoken is good,\u201d for he thought: There will be peace and security during my lifetime. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 2Ch 32:26"}, {"pk": 4046236, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 40, "verse": 1, "text": "\u201cComfort, comfort my people,\u201d \u24d1
says your God.
", "comment": "\u24d1 Is 12:1; 49:13; 51:3,12; 52:9; 61:2; 66:13; Jr 31:10-14; Zph 3:14-17; 2Co 1:4"}, {"pk": 4046237, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 40, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cSpeak tenderly to [1] Jerusalem,
and announce to her
that her time of forced labor is over,
her iniquity \u24d2 has been pardoned, \u24d3
and she has received from the LORD\u2019s hand
double for all her sins.\u201d \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ex 22:7-8; Jr 16:18; Zch 9:12; Rv 18:6
[1] Lit Speak to the heart of
\u24d2 Is 13:11
\u24d3 Lv 26:41,43; Is 27:9"}, {"pk": 4046238, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 40, "verse": 3, "text": "A voice of one crying out: Prepare the way of the LORD in the wilderness; \u24d5
make a straight highway for our God in the desert. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Mt 3:3; Mk 1:3; Lk 3:4; Jn 1:23
\u24d5 Mal 3:1; 4:5-6"}, {"pk": 4046239, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 40, "verse": 4, "text": "Every valley will be lifted up,
and every mountain and hill will be leveled;
the uneven ground will become smooth
and the rough places, a plain. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Lk 3:5-6"}, {"pk": 4046240, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 40, "verse": 5, "text": "And the glory of the LORD will appear, \u24d8
and all humanity [2] together will see it, \u24d9
for the mouth of the LORD has spoken. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24d8 Is 35:2
\u24da Is 1:20; 34:16; 58:14
\u24d9 Is 52:10; Jl 2:28
[2] Lit flesh"}, {"pk": 4046241, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 40, "verse": 6, "text": "A voice was saying, \u201cCry out!\u201d
Another said, [3] \u201cWhat should I cry out?\u201d
\u201cAll humanity is grass, \u24db
and all its goodness is like the flower of the field. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24db 1Pt 1:24-25
[3] DSS, LXX, Vg read I said
\u24dc Jb 14:2; Ps 102:11; 103:15"}, {"pk": 4046242, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 40, "verse": 7, "text": "The grass withers, the flowers fade
when the breath [4] of the LORD blows on them; [5]
indeed, the people are grass.
", "comment": "[4] Or wind, or Spirit
[5] Lit it"}, {"pk": 4046243, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 40, "verse": 8, "text": "The grass withers, the flowers fade, \u24dd
but the word of our God remains forever.\u201d \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Is 55:11; 59:21; Mk 13:31; Lk 21:33
\u24dd Jms 1:11"}, {"pk": 4046244, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 40, "verse": 9, "text": "Zion, herald of good news,
go up on a high mountain. \u24d1
Jerusalem, herald of good news, \u24d2
raise your voice loudly.
Raise it, do not be afraid!
Say to the cities of Judah,
\u201cHere is your God!\u201d \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d2 Is 61:1
\u24d1 Is 52:7
\u24d3 Is 25:9; 35:2"}, {"pk": 4046245, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 40, "verse": 10, "text": "See, the Lord GOD comes with strength,
and his power establishes his rule. \u24d4
His wages are with him, \u24d5
and his reward accompanies him.
", "comment": "\u24d4 Is 59:16-18
\u24d5 Is 62:11; Rv 22:12"}, {"pk": 4046246, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 40, "verse": 11, "text": "He protects his flock like a shepherd; \u24d6
he gathers the lambs in his arms
and carries them in the fold of his garment.
He gently leads those that are nursing.
", "comment": "\u24d6 Jr 31:10; Ezk 34:12-14,23,31; Mc 5:4; Jn 10:11,14-16"}, {"pk": 4046247, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 40, "verse": 12, "text": "Who has measured the waters in the hollow of his hand
or marked off the heavens with the span of his hand? \u24d7
Who has gathered the dust of the earth in a measure
or weighed the mountains on a balance
and the hills on the scales?
", "comment": "\u24d7 Is 48:13; Heb 1:10-12"}, {"pk": 4046248, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 40, "verse": 13, "text": "Who has directed [6] the Spirit of the LORD,
or who gave him counsel? \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Rm 11:34; 1Co 2:16
[6] Or measured, or comprehended"}, {"pk": 4046249, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 40, "verse": 14, "text": "Who did he consult?
Who gave him understanding \u24d9
and taught him the paths of justice?
Who taught him knowledge
and showed him the way of understanding?
", "comment": "\u24d9 Jb 21:22; Col 2:3"}, {"pk": 4046250, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 40, "verse": 15, "text": "Look, the nations are like a drop in a bucket;
they are considered as a speck of dust on the scales;
he lifts up the islands like fine dust.
"}, {"pk": 4046251, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 40, "verse": 16, "text": "Lebanon\u2019s cedars are not enough for fuel,
or its animals enough for a burnt offering. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 50:9-11; Mc 6:6-7; Heb 10:5-9"}, {"pk": 4046252, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 40, "verse": 17, "text": "All the nations are as nothing before him;
they are considered by him
as empty nothingness. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Is 29:7"}, {"pk": 4046253, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 40, "verse": 18, "text": "With whom will you compare God?
What likeness will you set up for comparison with him? \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Ex 8:10; 15:11; 1Sm 2:2; Is 40:25; 46:5; Mc 7:18; Ac 17:29"}, {"pk": 4046254, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 40, "verse": 19, "text": "An idol?\u2009\u2014\u2009something that a smelter casts
and a metalworker plates with gold
and makes silver chains for? \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Is 2:20; 30:22; 41:7; 44:10"}, {"pk": 4046255, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 40, "verse": 20, "text": "A poor person contributes wood for a pedestal
that will not rot. [7]
He looks for a skilled craftsman
to set up an idol that will not fall over. \u24d0
", "comment": "[7] Or who is too poor for such an offering, or who chooses mulberry wood as a votive gift; Hb obscure
\u24d0 1Sm 5:3; Is 44:9-15; 46:6-7; Jr 10:3-5"}, {"pk": 4046256, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 40, "verse": 21, "text": "Do you not know? \u24d1
Have you not heard?
Has it not been declared to you
from the beginning?
Have you not considered
the foundations of the earth? \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Is 48:13; 51:13
\u24d1 Ps 19:1; 50:6; Is 37:26; Ac 14:17; Rm 1:19-20"}, {"pk": 4046257, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 40, "verse": 22, "text": "God is enthroned above the circle of the earth;
its inhabitants are like grasshoppers. \u24d3
He stretches out the heavens like thin cloth \u24d4
and spreads them out like a tent to live in. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d4 Jb 9:8; Is 37:16; 42:5; 44:24
\u24d3 Nm 13:33
\u24d5 Jb 36:29; Ps 18:11; 19:4; 104:2"}, {"pk": 4046258, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 40, "verse": 23, "text": "He reduces princes to nothing \u24d6
and makes judges of the earth like a wasteland.
", "comment": "\u24d6 Jb 12:21; Ps 107:40; Is 34:12"}, {"pk": 4046259, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 40, "verse": 24, "text": "They are barely planted, barely sown,
their stem hardly takes root in the ground
when he blows on them and they wither,
and a whirlwind carries them away like stubble. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 1:4; Is 41:2,16; 64:6; Ezk 17:10,24; Nah 1:4"}, {"pk": 4046260, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 40, "verse": 25, "text": "\u201cTo whom will you compare me, \u24d8
or who is my equal?\u201d asks the Holy One.
", "comment": "\u24d8 Is 46:5; Ac 17:29"}, {"pk": 4046261, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 40, "verse": 26, "text": "Look up [8] and see!
Who created \u24d9 these?
He brings out the stars by number;
he calls all of them by name. \u24da
Because of his great power and strength,
not one of them is missing.
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 147:4-5
[8] Lit Lift up your eyes on high
\u24d9 Is 42:5; 48:12-13"}, {"pk": 4046262, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 40, "verse": 27, "text": "Jacob, why do you say,
and, Israel, why do you assert:
\u201cMy way is hidden from the LORD,
and my claim is ignored by my God\u201d? \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Is 7:13; 49:4,14"}, {"pk": 4046263, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 40, "verse": 28, "text": "Do you not know?
Have you not heard?
The LORD is the everlasting God, \u24dc
the Creator of the whole earth.
He never becomes faint or weary;
there is no limit to his understanding. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dc Gn 21:33; Ps 90:2
\u24dd Ps 147:5; Rm 11:33"}, {"pk": 4046264, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 40, "verse": 29, "text": "He gives strength to the faint
and strengthens the powerless.
"}, {"pk": 4046265, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 40, "verse": 30, "text": "Youths may become faint and weary,
and young men stumble and fall,
"}, {"pk": 4046266, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 40, "verse": 31, "text": "but those who trust in the LORD
will renew their strength; \u24d0
they will soar on wings like eagles; \u24d1
they will run and not become weary,
they will walk and not faint.
", "comment": "\u24d0 Jb 17:9; Ps 103:5; 2Co 4:8-10,16; 12:9
\u24d1 Ex 19:4; Dt 32:11; Lk 18:1; 2Co 4:1,16; Gl 6:9; Heb 12:3"}, {"pk": 4046267, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 41, "verse": 1, "text": "\u201cBe silent before me, coasts and islands! \u24d2
And let peoples renew their strength.
Let them approach; let them testify;
let\u2019s come together for the trial.
", "comment": "\u24d2 Is 11:11; Hab 2:20; Zch 2:13"}, {"pk": 4046268, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 41, "verse": 2, "text": "Who has stirred up someone from the east? \u24d3
In righteousness he calls him to serve. [1] [2] \u24d4
The LORD hands nations over to him, \u24d5
and he subdues kings.
He makes them like dust with his sword,
like wind-driven stubble with his bow.
", "comment": "[1] Or Righteousness calls him to serve
\u24d5 2Ch 36:23; Ezr 1:2
\u24d4 Is 42:6
\u24d3 Is 41:25; 45:1-3; 46:11; Rv 16:12
[2] Lit to his foot"}, {"pk": 4046269, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 41, "verse": 3, "text": "He pursues them, going on safely,
hardly touching the path with his feet.
"}, {"pk": 4046270, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 41, "verse": 4, "text": "Who has performed and done this,
calling the generations from the beginning?
I am the LORD, the first
and with the last \u24d6 \u2009\u2014\u2009I am he.\u201d \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Is 43:13; 46:4; 48:12
\u24d6 Is 43:10; 44:6; Rv 1:8,17; 22:13"}, {"pk": 4046271, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 41, "verse": 5, "text": "The coasts and islands see and are afraid,
the whole earth trembles. \u24d8
They approach and arrive.
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 67:7"}, {"pk": 4046272, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 41, "verse": 6, "text": "Each one helps the other,
and says to another, \u201cTake courage!\u201d
"}, {"pk": 4046273, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 41, "verse": 7, "text": "The craftsman encourages the metalworker; \u24d9
the one who flattens with the hammer
encourages the one who strikes the anvil,
saying of the soldering, \u201cIt is good.\u201d
He fastens it with nails so that it will not fall over. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24d9 Is 40:19
\u24da Is 40:20; 46:7"}, {"pk": 4046274, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 41, "verse": 8, "text": "But you, Israel, my servant, \u24db
Jacob, whom I have chosen, \u24dc
descendant of Abraham, my friend \u24dd \u2009\u2014
", "comment": "\u24dd 2Ch 20:7; Jms 2:23
\u24db Is 42:19; 43:10; 44:1-2,21; 45:4; 48:20; 49:3; 54:17; Ezk 28:25; 37:25; Lk 1:54
\u24dc Is 42:1; 43:10,20; 44:1-2; 45:4; 49:7; 65:9,15,22"}, {"pk": 4046275, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 41, "verse": 9, "text": "I brought [3] you from the ends of the earth
and called you from its farthest corners.
I said to you: You are my servant;
I have chosen you; I haven\u2019t rejected you. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Is 43:5-7
[3] Or seized"}, {"pk": 4046276, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 41, "verse": 10, "text": "Do not fear, for I am with you; \u24d1
do not be afraid, for I am your God. \u24d2
I will strengthen you; I will help you;
I will hold on to you with my righteous right hand. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ezk 34:31
\u24d1 Gn 26:24; 28:15; Is 43:5; Jr 1:19; 15:20; 42:11
\u24d3 Ex 15:6,12; Ps 18:35; 48:10; 63:8; 138:7; 139:10"}, {"pk": 4046277, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 41, "verse": 11, "text": "Be sure that all who are enraged against you
will be ashamed and disgraced; \u24d4
those who contend with you
will become as nothing and will perish.
", "comment": "\u24d4 Is 45:24"}, {"pk": 4046278, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 41, "verse": 12, "text": "You will look for those who contend with you,
but you will not find them.
Those who war against you
will become absolutely nothing.
"}, {"pk": 4046279, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 41, "verse": 13, "text": "For I am the LORD your God, \u24d5
who holds your right hand,
who says to you, \u2018Do not fear,
I will help you.
", "comment": "\u24d5 Is 43:3"}, {"pk": 4046280, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 41, "verse": 14, "text": "Do not fear, you worm Jacob, \u24d6
you men [4] of Israel.
I will help you\u2019\u2009\u2014 this is the LORD\u2019s declaration. Your Redeemer \u24d7 is the Holy One of Israel. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d7 Is 43:14; 44:6,24; 47:4; 48:17; 49:7,26; 54:5,8; 59:20; 60:16; 63:16
\u24d8 Is 1:4
\u24d6 Jb 25:6; Ps 22:6
[4] LXX reads small number; DSS readdead ones"}, {"pk": 4046281, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 41, "verse": 15, "text": "See, I will make you into a sharp threshing board,
new, with many teeth.
You will thresh mountains and pulverize them
and make hills into chaff. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Mc 4:13; Hab 3:12"}, {"pk": 4046282, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 41, "verse": 16, "text": "You will winnow them \u24da
and a wind will carry them away,
a whirlwind will scatter them.
But you will rejoice in the LORD;
you will boast in the Holy One of Israel.
", "comment": "\u24da Jr 51:2"}, {"pk": 4046283, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 41, "verse": 17, "text": "The poor and the needy seek water, but there is none;
their tongues are parched with thirst.
I will answer them. \u24db
I am the LORD, the God of Israel. I will not abandon them.
", "comment": "\u24db Is 43:20; 44:3; 49:10; 55:1"}, {"pk": 4046284, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 41, "verse": 18, "text": "I will open rivers on the barren heights, \u24dc
and springs in the middle of the plains.
I will turn the desert into a pool
and dry land into springs. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dc Is 30:25
\u24dd Ps 107:35; Is 35:6-7; 43:19"}, {"pk": 4046285, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 41, "verse": 19, "text": "I will plant cedars,
acacias, myrtles, and olive trees in the wilderness. \u24d0
I will put juniper trees,
elms, and cypress trees together in the desert,
", "comment": "\u24d0 Is 35:1; 55:13; 60:13"}, {"pk": 4046286, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 41, "verse": 20, "text": "so that all may see and know,
consider and understand,
that the hand of the LORD has done this, \u24d1
the Holy One of Israel has created \u24d2 it.
", "comment": "\u24d1 Jb 12:9; Is 66:14
\u24d2 Is 4:5"}, {"pk": 4046287, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 41, "verse": 21, "text": "\u201cSubmit your case,\u201d says the LORD.
\u201cPresent your arguments,\u201d says Jacob\u2019s King.
"}, {"pk": 4046288, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 41, "verse": 22, "text": "\u201cLet them come and tell us
what will happen. \u24d3
Tell us the past events,
so that we may reflect on them
and know the outcome,
or tell us the future.
", "comment": "\u24d3 Is 44:7-8; 45:21; 46:10"}, {"pk": 4046289, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 41, "verse": 23, "text": "Tell us the coming events, \u24d4
then we will know that you are gods.
Indeed, do something good or bad,
then we will be in awe [5] when we see it.
", "comment": "\u24d4 Is 42:9; 45:3; Jn 13:19
[5] DSS read we may hear"}, {"pk": 4046290, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 41, "verse": 24, "text": "Look, you are nothing \u24d5
and your work is worthless.
Anyone who chooses you is detestable.
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 115:8; Is 44:9; 1Co 8:4"}, {"pk": 4046291, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 41, "verse": 25, "text": "\u201cI have stirred up one from the north, \u24d6 and he has come,
one from the east \u24d7 who invokes my [6] name. \u24d8
He will march over rulers as if they were mud,
like a potter who treads the clay.
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ezr 1:2-4
\u24d6 Jr 50:3
\u24d7 Is 41:2; 46:11
[6] DSS read his"}, {"pk": 4046292, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 41, "verse": 26, "text": "Who told about this from the beginning,
so that we might know,
and from times past,
so that we might say, \u2018He is right\u2019?
No one announced it,
no one told it,
no one heard your words.
"}, {"pk": 4046293, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 41, "verse": 27, "text": "I was the first to say to Zion, [7]
\u2018Look! Here they are!\u2019
And I gave Jerusalem a herald with good news. \u24d9
", "comment": "[7] Lit First to Zion
\u24d9 Is 40:9; 44:28; 52:7; Nah 1:15"}, {"pk": 4046294, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 41, "verse": 28, "text": "When I look, there is no one;
there is no counselor among them;
when I ask them, they have nothing to say. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Is 46:7"}, {"pk": 4046295, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 41, "verse": 29, "text": "Look, all of them are a delusion; [8]
their works are nonexistent;
their images are wind and emptiness.
", "comment": "[8] DSS, Syr read are nothing"}, {"pk": 4046296, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 42, "verse": 1, "text": "\u201cThis \u24db is my servant; \u24dc I strengthen him,
this is my chosen one; \u24dd I delight in him. \u24d0
I have put my Spirit on him; \u24d1
he will bring justice [1] to the nations. \u24d2
", "comment": "[1] DSS read his justice
\u24d2 Is 2:4; 51:4-5
\u24db Mt 12:18-21
\u24dc Is 49:3-7; 50:10
\u24dd Is 41:8-9; Lk 9:35; 23:35; 1Pt 2:4,6
\u24d0 Mt 3:17; 17:5; Mk 1:11; Lk 3:22; 2Pt 1:17
\u24d1 Nm 11:16-17; 1Sm 16:13; Ps 33:6; 139:7; Is 11:2; 40:7; 59:21; Lk 4:18-21"}, {"pk": 4046297, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 42, "verse": 2, "text": "He will not cry out or shout
or make his voice heard in the streets.
"}, {"pk": 4046298, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 42, "verse": 3, "text": "He will not break a bruised reed,
and he will not put out a smoldering wick;
he will faithfully bring justice.
"}, {"pk": 4046299, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 42, "verse": 4, "text": "He will not grow weak or be discouraged
until he has established justice on earth.
The coasts and islands will wait for his instruction.\u201d \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Is 11:11; 24:15; 42:10,12; 49:1; 51:5; 60:9; 66:19"}, {"pk": 4046300, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 42, "verse": 5, "text": "This is what God, the LORD, says\u2009\u2014
who created the heavens and stretched them out, \u24d4
who spread out the earth and what comes from it, \u24d5
who gives breath to the people on it
and spirit to those who walk on it \u24d6 \u2009\u2014
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 104:2; Is 40:22
\u24d6 Jb 12:10; 33:4; Is 57:16; Dn 5:23; Ac 17:25
\u24d5 Ps 136:6; Is 34:1"}, {"pk": 4046301, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 42, "verse": 6, "text": "\u201cI am the LORD. I have called you
for a righteous purpose, [2] \u24d7
and I will hold you by your hand. \u24d8
I will watch over you, and I will appoint you
to be a covenant for the people \u24d9
and a light to the nations, \u24da
", "comment": "\u24d9 Is 49:8
[2] Or you by my righteousness; lit you in righteousness
\u24d7 Is 5:7,16; 9:7; 11:4-5; 32:1; 41:2; 45:8,13; 51:5-8; 56:1; 60:21; Jr 23:5-6
\u24d8 Is 41:10,13
\u24da Is 49:6"}, {"pk": 4046302, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 42, "verse": 7, "text": "in order to open blind eyes, \u24db
to bring out prisoners from the dungeon, \u24dc
and those sitting in darkness from the prison house.
", "comment": "\u24db Ac 26:17-18
\u24dc Is 35:5; 49:9; 61:1; Heb 2:14-15"}, {"pk": 4046303, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 42, "verse": 8, "text": "I am the LORD. That is my name,
and I will not give my glory to another \u24dd
or my praise to idols.
", "comment": "\u24dd Ex 20:3-5; Is 48:11"}, {"pk": 4046304, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 42, "verse": 9, "text": "The past events have indeed happened.
Now I declare new events; \u24d0
I announce them to you before they occur.\u201d
", "comment": "\u24d0 Is 43:19; 48:3,6; Rv 21:4"}, {"pk": 4046305, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 42, "verse": 10, "text": "Sing a new song to the LORD; \u24d1
sing his praise from the ends of the earth,
you who go down to the sea with all that fills it, \u24d2
you coasts and islands with your [3] inhabitants.
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 96:11; 98:7
\u24d1 Ps 33:3; 96:1; 98:1; 144:9
[3] Lit their"}, {"pk": 4046306, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 42, "verse": 11, "text": "Let the desert and its cities shout,
the settlements where Kedar dwells cry aloud. \u24d3
Let the inhabitants of Sela sing for joy; \u24d4
let them cry out from the mountaintops.
", "comment": "\u24d4 Is 16:1
\u24d3 Is 21:16; 60:7"}, {"pk": 4046307, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 42, "verse": 12, "text": "Let them give glory to the LORD
and declare his praise in the coasts and islands.
"}, {"pk": 4046308, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 42, "verse": 13, "text": "The LORD advances like a warrior;
he stirs up his zeal like a soldier. \u24d5
He shouts, he roars aloud,
he prevails over his enemies.
", "comment": "\u24d5 Is 9:7; 26:11; 37:32; 59:17"}, {"pk": 4046309, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 42, "verse": 14, "text": "\u201cI have kept silent from ages past;
I have been quiet and restrained myself. \u24d6
But now, I will groan like a woman in labor, \u24d7
gasping breathlessly.
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 50:21; Is 57:11; 62:1; 64:12; 65:6
\u24d7 Is 13:8"}, {"pk": 4046310, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 42, "verse": 15, "text": "I will lay waste mountains and hills
and dry up all their vegetation.
I will turn rivers into islands
and dry up marshes. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Is 44:27; 50:2; Nah 1:4-6"}, {"pk": 4046311, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 42, "verse": 16, "text": "I will lead the blind by a way they did not know; \u24d9
I will guide them on paths they have not known.
I will turn darkness to light in front of them \u24da
and rough places into level ground. \u24db
This is what I will do for them,
and I will not abandon them. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24d9 Is 29:18; 30:21; 32:3; Jr 31:8-9; Lk 1:78-79
\u24dc Jos 1:5; Ps 94:14; Is 41:17; Heb 13:5
\u24db Is 40:4; Lk 3:5
\u24da Eph 5:8"}, {"pk": 4046312, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 42, "verse": 17, "text": "They will be turned back and utterly ashamed\u2009\u2014
those who trust in an idol
and say to a cast image,
\u2018You are our gods!\u2009\u2019 \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 97:7; Is 1:29; 44:9,11; 45:16"}, {"pk": 4046313, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 42, "verse": 18, "text": "\u201cListen, you deaf!
Look, you blind, so that you may see. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Is 35:5"}, {"pk": 4046314, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 42, "verse": 19, "text": "Who is blind but my servant, \u24d1
or deaf like my messenger I am sending?
Who is blind like my dedicated one, [4]
or blind like the servant of the LORD?
", "comment": "[4] Hb obscure
\u24d1 Is 41:8-9; 43:10; 44:1-2,21; 45:4; 48:20; 49:3; 54:17; Ezk 28:25; 37:25; Lk 1:54"}, {"pk": 4046315, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 42, "verse": 20, "text": "Though seeing many things, [5] you pay no attention.
Though his ears are open, he does not listen.\u201d \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Rm 2:21-23
[5] Alt Hb tradition reads You see many things;"}, {"pk": 4046316, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 42, "verse": 21, "text": "Because of his righteousness, the LORD was pleased
to magnify his instruction and make it glorious.
"}, {"pk": 4046317, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 42, "verse": 22, "text": "But this is a people plundered and looted,
all of them trapped in holes
or imprisoned in dungeons.
They have become plunder \u24d3
with no one to rescue them
and loot, with no one saying, \u201cGive it back!\u201d
", "comment": "\u24d3 Dt 1:39; Jr 2:14; Ezk 34:8; 36:4"}, {"pk": 4046318, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 42, "verse": 23, "text": "Who among you will hear this?
Let him listen and obey in the future.
"}, {"pk": 4046319, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 42, "verse": 24, "text": "Who gave Jacob to the robber, [6]
and Israel to the plunderers?
Was it not the LORD?
Have we not sinned against him?
They were not willing to walk in his ways,
and they would not listen to his instruction.
", "comment": "[6] Lit to loot"}, {"pk": 4046320, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 42, "verse": 25, "text": "So he poured out his furious anger
and the power of war on Jacob.
It surrounded him with fire, but he did not know it;
it burned him, but he didn\u2019t take it to heart. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Is 29:13; 47:7; 57:1; Jr 12:11; Hs 7:9"}, {"pk": 4046321, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 43, "verse": 1, "text": "Now this is what the LORD says\u2009\u2014
the one who created you, Jacob,
and the one who formed you, Israel \u24d5 \u2009\u2014
\u201cDo not fear, for I have redeemed you; \u24d6
I have called you by your name; you are mine. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d5 Is 43:7,15,21; 44:2,21,24
\u24d7 Gn 32:28; Is 45:3-4
\u24d6 Is 44:22-23; 48:20"}, {"pk": 4046322, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 43, "verse": 2, "text": "I will be with you \u24d8
when you pass through the waters, \u24d9
and when you pass through the rivers,
they will not overwhelm you.
You will not be scorched
when you walk through the fire, \u24da
and the flame will not burn you.
", "comment": "\u24d8 Dt 31:6,8,23; Jos 1:5; 3:7; Jr 1:8; 30:11; 46:28
\u24da Is 29:6; 30:27-29; Dn 3:25,27
\u24d9 Ps 66:12; Is 8:7-8"}, {"pk": 4046323, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 43, "verse": 3, "text": "For I am the LORD your God, \u24db
the Holy One of Israel, and your Savior. \u24dc
I have given Egypt as a ransom for you,
Cush and Seba in your place.
", "comment": "\u24dc Is 19:20; 43:11; 45:15,21; 49:26; 60:16; 63:8
\u24db Ex 20:2; Is 41:13"}, {"pk": 4046324, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 43, "verse": 4, "text": "Because you are precious in my sight \u24dd
and honored, and I love you, \u24d0
I will give people in exchange for you
and nations instead of your life.
", "comment": "\u24dd 2Kg 1:13-14; Ps 36:7; 72:14; Pr 3:15; Is 28:16
\u24d0 Is 63:9"}, {"pk": 4046325, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 43, "verse": 5, "text": "Do not fear, for I am with you;
I will bring your descendants from the east, \u24d1
and gather you from the west. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d1 Is 41:8; 61:9
\u24d2 Is 49:12"}, {"pk": 4046326, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 43, "verse": 6, "text": "I will say to the north, \u2018Give them up!\u2019
and to the south, \u2018Do not hold them back!\u2019
Bring my sons from far away, \u24d3
and my daughters from the ends of the earth \u24d4 \u2009\u2014
", "comment": "\u24d3 2Co 6:18
\u24d4 Is 45:22"}, {"pk": 4046327, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 43, "verse": 7, "text": "everyone who bears my name
and is created for my glory.
I have formed them; indeed, I have made them.\u201d
"}, {"pk": 4046328, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 43, "verse": 8, "text": "Bring out a people who are blind, yet have eyes, \u24d5
and are deaf, yet have ears.
", "comment": "\u24d5 Is 6:9; 42:19; Ezk 12:2"}, {"pk": 4046329, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 43, "verse": 9, "text": "All the nations are gathered together,
and the peoples are assembled. \u24d6
Who among them can declare this, \u24d7
and tell us the former things?
Let them present their witnesses
to vindicate themselves,
so that people may hear and say, \u201cIt is true.\u201d
", "comment": "\u24d7 Is 41:22-23,26
\u24d6 Is 34:1; 41:1"}, {"pk": 4046330, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 43, "verse": 10, "text": "\u201cYou are my witnesses\u201d \u24d8 \u2009\u2014 this is the LORD\u2019s declaration\u2009\u2014 \u201cand my servant whom I have chosen, \u24d9
so that you may know and believe me
and understand that I am he. \u24da
No god was formed before me,
and there will be none after me. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24da Is 41:4
\u24d9 Is 41:8
\u24d8 Is 44:8; Ac 1:8
\u24db Is 44:6,8; 45:5-6"}, {"pk": 4046331, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 43, "verse": 11, "text": "I\u2009\u2014\u2009I am the LORD.
Besides me, there is no Savior. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Is 43:3; 45:21; Hs 13:4"}, {"pk": 4046332, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 43, "verse": 12, "text": "I alone declared, saved, and proclaimed\u2009\u2014
and not some foreign god [1] among you.
So you are my witnesses\u201d\u2009\u2014 this is the LORD\u2019s declaration\u2009\u2014 \u201cand [2] I am God. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 46:10; 50:7; Is 45:22; 46:9
[1] Lit not a foreigner
[2] Or that"}, {"pk": 4046333, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 43, "verse": 13, "text": "Also, from today on I am he alone,
and none can rescue from my power. \u24d0
I act, and who can reverse it?\u201d \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d0 Dt 32:39; Jn 10:28-29
\u24d1 Jb 9:12; Is 14:27"}, {"pk": 4046334, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 43, "verse": 14, "text": "This is what the LORD, your Redeemer, \u24d2 the Holy One of Israel \u24d3 says: Because of you, I will send an army [3] to Babylon
and bring all of them as fugitives, [4]
even the Chaldeans \u24d4 in the ships in which they rejoice. [5]
", "comment": "[4] Or will break down all their bars
[5] Hb obscure
\u24d2 Jb 19:25; Ps 19:14; 78:35; Pr 23:11; Is 41:14; Jr 50:34
\u24d3 Is 1:4
[3] an army supplied for clarity
\u24d4 Is 23:13"}, {"pk": 4046335, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 43, "verse": 15, "text": "I am the LORD, your Holy One,
the Creator of Israel, your King.
"}, {"pk": 4046336, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 43, "verse": 16, "text": "This is what the LORD says\u2009\u2014
who makes a way in the sea,
and a path through raging water, \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 14:21-22; Ps 77:19; Is 11:15; 44:27; 50:2; 51:10; 63:11-12"}, {"pk": 4046337, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 43, "verse": 17, "text": "who brings out the chariot and horse, \u24d6
the army and the mighty one together
(they lie down, they do not rise again;
they are extinguished, put out like a wick \u24d7)\u2009\u2014
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 118:12; Is 1:31
\u24d6 Ex 15:19"}, {"pk": 4046338, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 43, "verse": 18, "text": "\u201cDo not remember the past events,
pay no attention to things of old. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Is 65:17; Jr 23:7"}, {"pk": 4046339, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 43, "verse": 19, "text": "Look, I am about to do something new; \u24d9
even now it is coming. Do you not see it?
Indeed, I will make a way in the wilderness, \u24da
rivers [6] in the desert.
", "comment": "\u24d9 Is 42:9; 48:6; 2Co 5:17
\u24da Ex 17:6; Nm 20:11; Dt 8:15; Ps 78:16; Is 35:1,6; 41:18-19; 49:10; 51:3
[6] DSS read paths"}, {"pk": 4046340, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 43, "verse": 20, "text": "Wild animals\u2009\u2014
jackals and ostriches\u2009\u2014\u2009will honor me,
because I provide water in the wilderness,
and rivers in the desert, \u24db
to give drink to my chosen people.
", "comment": "\u24db Is 41:17-18; 48:21"}, {"pk": 4046341, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 43, "verse": 21, "text": "The people I formed for myself
will declare my praise. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 102:18; Is 42:12; Lk 1:74-75; 1Pt 2:9"}, {"pk": 4046342, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 43, "verse": 22, "text": "\u201cBut, Jacob, you have not called on me,
because, Israel, you have become weary of me. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Mc 6:3; Mal 1:13; 3:14"}, {"pk": 4046343, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 43, "verse": 23, "text": "You have not brought me your sheep for burnt offerings
or honored me with your sacrifices. \u24d0
I have not burdened you with offerings
or wearied you with incense. [7]
", "comment": "[7] I.e., with demands for offerings and incense
\u24d0 Zch 7:5-6; Mal 1:6-8"}, {"pk": 4046344, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 43, "verse": 24, "text": "You have not bought me aromatic cane with silver,
or satisfied me with the fat of your sacrifices.
But you have burdened me with your sins;
you have wearied me \u24d1 with your iniquities. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 95:10; Is 1:14; 7:13; Ezk 6:9; Mal 2:17
\u24d2 Is 13:11"}, {"pk": 4046345, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 43, "verse": 25, "text": "\u201cI\u2009\u2014\u2009I sweep away your transgressions \u24d3
for my own sake \u24d4
and remember your sins no more. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d4 Is 37:35; 48:9,11; Ezk 36:22
\u24d5 Is 38:17; Jr 31:34; Mk 2:7
\u24d3 Is 44:22; 55:7; Jr 50:20; Heb 2:17"}, {"pk": 4046346, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 43, "verse": 26, "text": "Remind me. Let\u2019s argue the case together. \u24d6
Recount the facts, so that you may be vindicated.
", "comment": "\u24d6 Is 1:18; 41:1; 50:8"}, {"pk": 4046347, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 43, "verse": 27, "text": "Your first father sinned, \u24d7
and your mediators have rebelled against me. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Is 9:15; 28:7; 29:10; Jr 5:31
\u24d7 Is 51:2; Ezk 16:3"}, {"pk": 4046348, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 43, "verse": 28, "text": "So I defiled the officers of the sanctuary,
and set Jacob apart for destruction \u24d9
and Israel for scorn.
", "comment": "\u24d9 Is 24:6; 34:5; Jr 24:9; Dn 9:11; Zch 8:13"}, {"pk": 4046349, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 44, "verse": 1, "text": "\u201cAnd now listen, Jacob my servant,
Israel whom I have chosen. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Is 41:8-9; 42:1; 43:10,20; 45:4; 49:7; 65:9,15,22"}, {"pk": 4046350, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 44, "verse": 2, "text": "This is the word of the LORD
your Maker, the one who formed you from the womb:
He will help you.
Do not fear, Jacob my servant,
Jeshurun [1] whom I have chosen. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Dt 32:15; 33:5,26
[1] = Upright One"}, {"pk": 4046351, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 44, "verse": 3, "text": "For I will pour water on the thirsty land
and streams on the dry ground;
I will pour out my Spirit \u24dc on your descendants
and my blessing on your offspring.
", "comment": "\u24dc Is 32:15; Jl 2:28"}, {"pk": 4046352, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 44, "verse": 4, "text": "They will sprout among [2] the grass
like poplars by flowing streams.
", "comment": "[2] Some Hb mss, DSS, LXX read as among"}, {"pk": 4046353, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 44, "verse": 5, "text": "This one will say, \u2018I am the LORD\u2019s\u2019;
another will use the name of Jacob;
still another will write on his hand, \u2018The LORD\u2019s,\u2019
and take on the name of Israel.\u201d
"}, {"pk": 4046354, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 44, "verse": 6, "text": "This is what the LORD, the King of Israel and its Redeemer, \u24dd the LORD of Armies, says: I am the first and I am the last. \u24d0
There is no God but me. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Is 43:11; 44:8; 45:5-6
\u24dd Is 41:14; 43:14
\u24d0 Is 41:4; 43:10; 48:12; Rv 1:8,17; 22:13"}, {"pk": 4046355, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 44, "verse": 7, "text": "Who, like me, can announce the future?
Let him say so and make a case before me, \u24d2
since I have established an ancient people.
Let these gods declare [3] the coming things,
and what will take place.
", "comment": "\u24d2 Is 41:22,26
[3] Lit declare them \u2009\u2014"}, {"pk": 4046356, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 44, "verse": 8, "text": "Do not be startled or afraid.
Have I not told you and declared it long ago?
You are my witnesses! \u24d3
Is there any God but me? \u24d4
There is no other Rock; \u24d5 I do not know any.
", "comment": "\u24d4 Dt 4:35,39; 1Sm 2:2; Is 45:5; Jl 2:27
\u24d3 Is 43:10
\u24d5 Is 17:10; 26:4; 30:29"}, {"pk": 4046357, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 44, "verse": 9, "text": "All who make idols are nothing,
and what they treasure benefits no one.
Their witnesses do not see or know anything,
so they will be put to shame. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 97:7; Is 42:17; 44:11; 45:16"}, {"pk": 4046358, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 44, "verse": 10, "text": "Who makes a god or casts a metal image
that benefits no one? \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Is 41:29; Jr 10:5; Hab 2:18; Ac 19:26"}, {"pk": 4046359, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 44, "verse": 11, "text": "Look, all its worshipers will be put to shame,
and the craftsmen are humans.
They all will assemble and stand;
they all will be startled and put to shame.
"}, {"pk": 4046360, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 44, "verse": 12, "text": "The ironworker labors over the coals,
shapes the idol with hammers,
and works it with his strong arm.
Also he grows hungry and his strength fails;
he doesn\u2019t drink water and is faint.
"}, {"pk": 4046361, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 44, "verse": 13, "text": "The woodworker stretches out a measuring line,
he outlines it with a stylus;
he shapes it with chisels
and outlines it with a compass.
He makes it according to a human form, \u24d8
like a beautiful person,
to dwell in a temple.
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 115:5-7"}, {"pk": 4046362, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 44, "verse": 14, "text": "He cuts down [4] cedars for his use,
or he takes a cypress or an oak.
He lets it grow strong among the trees of the forest.
He plants a laurel, and the rain makes it grow.
", "comment": "[4] Lit To cut down for himself"}, {"pk": 4046363, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 44, "verse": 15, "text": "A person can use it for fuel.
He takes some of it and warms himself;
also he kindles a fire and bakes bread;
he even makes it into a god and worships it;
he makes an idol from it and bows down to it.
"}, {"pk": 4046364, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 44, "verse": 16, "text": "He burns half of it in a fire,
and he roasts meat on that half.
He eats the roast and is satisfied.
He warms himself and says, \u201cAh!
I am warm, I see the blaze.\u201d
"}, {"pk": 4046365, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 44, "verse": 17, "text": "He makes a god or his idol with the rest of it.
He bows down to it and worships;
he prays to it, \u24d9 \u201cSave me, for you are my god.\u201d
", "comment": "\u24d9 1Kg 18:26,28; Is 45:20"}, {"pk": 4046366, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 44, "verse": 18, "text": "Such people [5] do not comprehend
and cannot understand,
for he has shut their eyes [6] so they cannot see,
and their minds so they cannot understand.
", "comment": "[6] Or for their eyes are shut
[5] Lit They"}, {"pk": 4046367, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 44, "verse": 19, "text": "No one comes to his senses; [7]
no one has the perception or insight to say,
\u201cI burned half of it in the fire,
I also baked bread on its coals,
I roasted meat and ate.
Should I make something detestable \u24da with the rest of it?
Should I bow down to a block of wood?\u201d
", "comment": "[7] Lit No one returns to his heart
\u24da Dt 27:15; 1Kg 11:5,7; 2Kg 23:13-14"}, {"pk": 4046368, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 44, "verse": 20, "text": "He feeds on [8] ashes.
His deceived mind has led him astray,
and he cannot rescue himself,
or say, \u201cIsn\u2019t there a lie in my right hand?\u201d \u24db
", "comment": "[8] Or He shepherds
\u24db Is 57:11; 59:3-4,13; Rm 1:25"}, {"pk": 4046369, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 44, "verse": 21, "text": "Remember these things, Jacob,
and Israel, for you are my servant;
I formed you, you are my servant;
Israel, you will never be forgotten by me. [9] \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Is 49:15
[9] DSS, LXX, Tg read Israel, do not forget me"}, {"pk": 4046370, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 44, "verse": 22, "text": "I have swept away your transgressions like a cloud, \u24dd
and your sins like a mist.
Return to me, \u24d0
for I have redeemed you. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d0 Is 31:6; 55:7
\u24dd Ps 51:1,9; Is 43:25; Ac 3:19
\u24d1 Is 43:1; 48:20; 1Co 6:20; 1Pt 1:18-19"}, {"pk": 4046371, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 44, "verse": 23, "text": "Rejoice, heavens, \u24d2 for the LORD has acted;
shout, depths of the earth.
Break out into singing, mountains,
forest, and every tree in it.
For the LORD has redeemed Jacob,
and glorifies himself through Israel. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Is 49:3; 61:3
\u24d2 Ps 69:34; 96:11-12; Is 42:10; 49:13"}, {"pk": 4046372, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 44, "verse": 24, "text": "This is what the LORD, your Redeemer \u24d4 who formed you from the womb, \u24d5 says: I am the LORD, who made everything;
who stretched out the heavens by myself; \u24d6
who alone spread out the earth;
", "comment": "\u24d4 Is 41:14; 43:14
\u24d6 Is 40:22; 42:5; 45:12,18; 51:13
\u24d5 Is 44:2"}, {"pk": 4046373, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 44, "verse": 25, "text": "who destroys the omens of the false prophets
and makes fools of diviners;
who confounds the wise
and makes their knowledge foolishness; \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 2Sm 15:31; Jb 5:12-14; Ps 33:10; Is 29:14; Jr 51:57; 1Co 1:20,27"}, {"pk": 4046374, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 44, "verse": 26, "text": "who confirms the message of his servant
and fulfills the counsel of his messengers;
who says to Jerusalem, \u201cShe will be inhabited,\u201d
and to the cities of Judah, \u201cThey will be rebuilt,\u201d
and I will restore her ruins;
"}, {"pk": 4046375, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 44, "verse": 27, "text": "who says to the depths of the sea, \u201cBe dry,\u201d
and I will dry up your rivers;
"}, {"pk": 4046376, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 44, "verse": 28, "text": "who says to Cyrus, \u24d8 \u201cMy shepherd,
he will fulfill all my pleasure\u201d \u24d9
and says to Jerusalem, \u201cShe will be rebuilt,\u201d \u24da
and of the temple, \u201cIts foundation will be laid.\u201d
", "comment": "\u24da 2Ch 36:22-23; Ezr 1:1; Is 14:32; 45:13; 54:11
\u24d8 Is 45:1
\u24d9 Eph 1:9"}, {"pk": 4046377, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 45, "verse": 1, "text": "The LORD says this to Cyrus, his anointed, \u24db
whose right hand I have grasped \u24dc
to subdue nations before him
and disarm [1] kings, \u24dd
to open doors before him,
and even city gates will not be shut:
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 73:23; Is 41:13; 42:6
\u24dd Jb 12:21; Is 45:5
[1] Lit unloosen the waist of
\u24db Is 44:28"}, {"pk": 4046378, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 45, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cI will go before you
and level the uneven places; [2] \u24d0
I will shatter the bronze doors
and cut the iron bars in two. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 107:16
[2] DSS, LXX read the mountains
\u24d0 Is 40:4"}, {"pk": 4046379, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 45, "verse": 3, "text": "I will give you the treasures of darkness
and riches from secret places, \u24d2
so that you may know that I am the LORD.
I am the God of Israel, who calls you by your name. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d2 Jr 41:8; 50:37
\u24d3 Ex 33:12,17; Is 43:1; 49:1"}, {"pk": 4046380, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 45, "verse": 4, "text": "I call you by your name,
for the sake of my servant Jacob \u24d4
and Israel my chosen one.
I give a name to you,
though you do not know me.
", "comment": "\u24d4 Is 41:8; 42:19"}, {"pk": 4046381, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 45, "verse": 5, "text": "I am the LORD, and there is no other; \u24d5
there is no God but me. \u24d6
I will strengthen [3] you,
though you do not know me,
", "comment": "\u24d5 Is 45:6,14,18,21; 46:9
[3] Lit gird
\u24d6 Is 44:6,8"}, {"pk": 4046382, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 45, "verse": 6, "text": "so that all may know from the rising of the sun to its setting
that there is no one but me. \u24d7
I am the LORD, and there is no other.
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 102:15; Is 37:20; Mal 1:11"}, {"pk": 4046383, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 45, "verse": 7, "text": "I form light and create darkness, \u24d8
I make success and create disaster; \u24d9
I am the LORD, who does all these things.
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 104:20; 105:28
\u24d9 Gn 50:20; 1Sm 16:14; 1Kg 21:21; 22:8; 2Kg 6:33; Jb 2:10; Ps 78:49; Is 13:11; 31:2; 47:11; Jr 1:14; Lm 3:38; Am 3:6"}, {"pk": 4046384, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 45, "verse": 8, "text": "\u201cHeavens, sprinkle from above,
and let the skies shower righteousness. \u24da
Let the earth open up
so that salvation will sprout
and righteousness will spring up with it. \u24db
I, the LORD, have created it.
", "comment": "\u24da Hs 10:12
\u24db Ps 85:11; Is 61:11"}, {"pk": 4046385, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 45, "verse": 9, "text": "\u201cWoe to the one who argues with his Maker\u2009\u2014
one clay pot among many. [4]
Does clay say to the one forming it,
\u2018What are you making?\u2009\u2019 \u24dc
Or does your work say,
\u2018He has no hands\u2019? [5]
", "comment": "[4] Lit a clay pot with clay pots of the ground
[5] Or making? Your work has no hands.
\u24dc Is 29:16; 64:8; Jr 18:6; Rm 9:20-21"}, {"pk": 4046386, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 45, "verse": 10, "text": "Woe to the one who says to his father,
\u2018What are you fathering?\u2019
or to his mother, [6]
\u2018What are you giving birth to?\u2009\u2019\u201d
", "comment": "[6] Lit to a woman"}, {"pk": 4046387, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 45, "verse": 11, "text": "This is what the LORD,
the Holy One of Israel \u24dd and its Maker, says:
\u201cAsk me what is to happen to [7] my sons, \u24d0
and instruct me about the work of my hands. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24dd Is 1:4
\u24d0 Jr 31:9
\u24d1 Is 19:25; 29:23; 60:21; 64:8
[7] Or me the coming things about"}, {"pk": 4046388, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 45, "verse": 12, "text": "I made the earth,
and created humans on it.
It was my hands that stretched out the heavens, \u24d2
and I commanded everything in them.
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 104:2; Is 42:5; 44:24"}, {"pk": 4046389, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 45, "verse": 13, "text": "I have stirred him up in righteousness, \u24d3
and will level all roads for him.
He will rebuild my city, \u24d4
and set my exiles free, \u24d5
not for a price or a bribe,\u201d
says the LORD of Armies.
", "comment": "\u24d3 Is 41:2
\u24d4 2Ch 36:22-23; Is 44:28
\u24d5 Is 52:3"}, {"pk": 4046390, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 45, "verse": 14, "text": "This is what the LORD says: \u201cThe products of Egypt and the merchandise of Cush
and the Sabeans, men of stature, \u24d6
will come over to you \u24d7
and will be yours;
they will follow you,
they will come over in chains
and bow down to you.
They will confess [8] to you,
\u2018God is indeed with you, \u24d8 and there is no other;
there is no other God.\u2019\u201d
", "comment": "[8] Lit pray
\u24d6 Is 18:1; 43:3
\u24d7 Is 14:1-2; 49:23; 54:3
\u24d8 1Co 14:25"}, {"pk": 4046391, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 45, "verse": 15, "text": "Yes, you are a God who hides, \u24d9
God of Israel, Savior. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 44:24; Is 1:15; 8:17; 57:17
\u24da Is 43:3"}, {"pk": 4046392, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 45, "verse": 16, "text": "All of them are put to shame, even humiliated; \u24db
the makers of idols go in humiliation together.
", "comment": "\u24db Is 42:17; 44:9"}, {"pk": 4046393, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 45, "verse": 17, "text": "Israel will be saved by the LORD
with an everlasting salvation;
you will not be put to shame or humiliated
for all eternity. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Is 49:23; 50:7; 54:4"}, {"pk": 4046394, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 45, "verse": 18, "text": "For this is what the LORD says\u2009\u2014
the Creator of the heavens,
the God who formed the earth and made it,
the one who established it
(he did not create it to be a wasteland,
but formed it to be inhabited) \u24dd \u2009\u2014
he says, \u201cI am the LORD,
and there is no other.
", "comment": "\u24dd Gn 1:26; Ps 115:16"}, {"pk": 4046395, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 45, "verse": 19, "text": "I have not spoken in secret, \u24d0
somewhere in a land of darkness.
I did not say to the descendants of Jacob:
Seek me in a wasteland. \u24d1
I am the LORD, who speaks righteously, \u24d2
who declares what is right.
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 19:8; Is 45:23; 63:1
\u24d1 2Ch 15:2; Ps 78:34; Jr 29:13-14
\u24d0 Is 48:16"}, {"pk": 4046396, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 45, "verse": 20, "text": "\u201cCome, gather together,
and approach, you fugitives of the nations.
Those who carry their wooden idols
and pray to a god who cannot save \u24d3
have no knowledge. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d3 Is 44:17; 46:1,7; Jr 10:5
\u24d4 Is 44:18-19; 48:5-7"}, {"pk": 4046397, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 45, "verse": 21, "text": "Speak up and present your case [9] \u24d5 \u2009\u2014
yes, let them consult each other.
Who predicted this long ago?
Who announced it from ancient times?
Was it not I, the LORD?
There is no other God but me,
a righteous God and Savior; \u24d6
there is no one except me. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d5 Is 41:21-23; 43:9
\u24d7 Dt 4:35; 6:4; Mk 12:32
[9] Lit and approach
\u24d6 Is 43:3,11"}, {"pk": 4046398, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 45, "verse": 22, "text": "Turn to me and be saved,
all the ends of the earth.
For I am God,
and there is no other.
"}, {"pk": 4046399, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 45, "verse": 23, "text": "By myself I have sworn; \u24d8
truth has gone from my mouth, \u24d9
a word that will not be revoked:
Every knee will bow \u24da to me,
every tongue will swear allegiance.
", "comment": "\u24d8 Gn 22:16; Is 62:8; Heb 6:13
\u24da Rm 14:11; Php 2:10
\u24d9 Is 55:11"}, {"pk": 4046400, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 45, "verse": 24, "text": "It will be said about me, \u2018Righteousness and strength
are found only in the LORD.\u2019\u201d
All who are enraged against him
will come to him and be put to shame. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Is 41:11"}, {"pk": 4046401, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 45, "verse": 25, "text": "All the descendants of Israel
will be justified and find glory through the LORD.
"}, {"pk": 4046402, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 46, "verse": 1, "text": "Bel crouches; Nebo cowers. \u24dc
Idols depicting them are consigned to beasts and cattle.
The images you carry are loaded,
as a burden for the weary animal.
", "comment": "\u24dc Jr 50:2-4; 51:44"}, {"pk": 4046403, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 46, "verse": 2, "text": "The gods cower; they crouch together;
they are not able to rescue the burden,
but they themselves go into captivity. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Jdg 18:17-18,24; 2Sm 5:21; Jr 43:12-13; 48:7; Hs 10:5-6"}, {"pk": 4046404, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 46, "verse": 3, "text": "\u201cListen to me, house of Jacob,
all the remnant of the house of Israel,
who have been sustained from the womb,
carried along since birth.
"}, {"pk": 4046405, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 46, "verse": 4, "text": "I will be the same until your old age, \u24d0
and I will bear you up when you turn gray.
I have made you, and I will carry you;
I will bear and rescue you.
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 71:18"}, {"pk": 4046406, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 46, "verse": 5, "text": "\u201cWho will you compare me or make me equal to?
Who will you measure me with,
so that we should be like each other? \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Is 40:18,25"}, {"pk": 4046407, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 46, "verse": 6, "text": "Those who pour out their bags of gold
and weigh out silver on scales\u2009\u2014
they hire a goldsmith and he makes it into a god.
Then they kneel and bow down to it. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Is 40:19; 41:7; 44:12-17; Jr 10:4"}, {"pk": 4046408, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 46, "verse": 7, "text": "They lift it to their shoulder and bear it along; \u24d3
they set it in its place, and there it stands;
it does not budge from its place. \u24d4
They cry out to it but it doesn\u2019t answer;
it saves no one from his trouble.
", "comment": "\u24d4 Is 40:20; 41:7
\u24d3 Is 45:20; 46:1; Jr 10:5"}, {"pk": 4046409, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 46, "verse": 8, "text": "\u201cRemember this and be brave; [1]
take it to heart, you transgressors!
", "comment": "[1] Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4046410, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 46, "verse": 9, "text": "Remember what happened long ago, \u24d5
for I am God, and there is no other;
I am God, and no one is like me.
", "comment": "\u24d5 Dt 32:7; Is 42:9; 65:17"}, {"pk": 4046411, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 46, "verse": 10, "text": "I declare the end from the beginning,
and from long ago what is not yet done,
saying: my plan will take place,
and I will do all my will. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 33:11; Pr 19:21; Is 5:19; 14:24; 25:1; 40:8; Ac 5:39"}, {"pk": 4046412, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 46, "verse": 11, "text": "I call a bird of prey [2] from the east, \u24d7
a man for my purpose from a far country.
Yes, I have spoken; so I will also bring it about. \u24d8
I have planned it; I will also do it.
", "comment": "\u24d8 Nm 23:19; Is 14:24; 37:26
[2] = Cyrus
\u24d7 Is 44:28\u201445:1"}, {"pk": 4046413, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 46, "verse": 12, "text": "Listen to me, you hardhearted,
far removed from justice:
"}, {"pk": 4046414, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 46, "verse": 13, "text": "I am bringing my justice near; \u24d9
it is not far away,
and my salvation will not delay.
I will put salvation in Zion,
my splendor in Israel.
", "comment": "\u24d9 Is 51:5; 61:11; Rm 3:21"}, {"pk": 4046415, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 47, "verse": 1, "text": "\u201cGo down and sit in the dust, \u24da
Virgin Daughter Babylon. \u24db
Sit on the ground without a throne,
Daughter Chaldea!
For you will no longer be called pampered and spoiled.
", "comment": "\u24da Is 3:26; Jr 48:18
\u24db Ps 137:8; Jr 50:42; 51:33; Zch 2:7"}, {"pk": 4046416, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 47, "verse": 2, "text": "Take millstones and grind flour; \u24dc
remove your veil,
strip off your skirt, bare your thigh,
wade through the streams.
", "comment": "\u24dc Ex 11:5; Jb 31:10; Mt 24:41"}, {"pk": 4046417, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 47, "verse": 3, "text": "Your nakedness will be uncovered,
and your disgrace will be exposed. \u24dd
I will take vengeance;
I will spare no one.\u201d [1]
", "comment": "[1] Hb obscure
\u24dd Jr 13:26; Lm 1:8; Ezk 16:37; Nah 3:5"}, {"pk": 4046418, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 47, "verse": 4, "text": "The Holy One of Israel is our Redeemer; \u24d0
The LORD of Armies is his name.
", "comment": "\u24d0 Is 41:14; 43:14"}, {"pk": 4046419, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 47, "verse": 5, "text": "\u201cDaughter Chaldea,
sit in silence \u24d1 and go into darkness.
For you will no longer be called mistress of kingdoms.
", "comment": "\u24d1 Is 23:2; Jr 8:14; Lm 2:10; 3:2,28"}, {"pk": 4046420, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 47, "verse": 6, "text": "I was angry with my people;
I profaned my possession,
and I handed them over to you.
You showed them no mercy;
you made your yoke very heavy on the elderly.
"}, {"pk": 4046421, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 47, "verse": 7, "text": "You said, \u2018I will be the queen forever.\u2019
You did not take these things to heart
or think about their outcome.
"}, {"pk": 4046422, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 47, "verse": 8, "text": "\u201cSo now hear this, lover of luxury,
who sits securely, \u24d2
who says to herself,
\u2018I am, and there is no one else.
I will never be a widow
or know the loss of children.\u2019 \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Rv 18:7
\u24d2 Zph 2:15"}, {"pk": 4046423, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 47, "verse": 9, "text": "These two things will happen to you
suddenly, in one day:
loss of children and widowhood.
They will happen to you in their entirety,
in spite of your many sorceries \u24d4
and the potency of your spells.
", "comment": "\u24d4 Is 47:13; Nah 3:4; Rv 18:23"}, {"pk": 4046424, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 47, "verse": 10, "text": "You were secure in your wickedness;
you said, \u2018No one sees me.\u2019 \u24d5
Your wisdom and knowledge
led you astray.
You said to yourself,
\u2018I am, and there is no one else.\u2019
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 139:3,11"}, {"pk": 4046425, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 47, "verse": 11, "text": "But disaster will happen to you;
you will not know how to avert it.
And it will fall on you,
but you will be unable to ward it off. [2]
Devastation will happen to you suddenly
and unexpectedly. \u24d6
", "comment": "[2] Or to atone for it
\u24d6 Is 13:6; Jr 51:8,43; Lk 17:27; 1Th 5:3"}, {"pk": 4046426, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 47, "verse": 12, "text": "So take your stand with your spells
and your many sorceries,
which you have wearied yourself with from your youth.
Perhaps you will be able to succeed;
perhaps you will inspire terror!
"}, {"pk": 4046427, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 47, "verse": 13, "text": "You are worn out with your many consultations.
So let the astrologers stand and save you\u2009\u2014
those who observe the stars, \u24d7
those who predict monthly
what will happen to you.
", "comment": "\u24d7 Is 8:19; 44:25; 47:9; Dn 2:2,10"}, {"pk": 4046428, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 47, "verse": 14, "text": "Look, they are like stubble; \u24d8
fire burns them. \u24d9
They cannot rescue themselves
from the power [3] of the flame.
This is not a coal for warming themselves,
or a fire to sit beside!
", "comment": "\u24d8 Is 5:24; Nah 1:10; Mal 4:1
[3] Lit hand
\u24d9 Is 10:17; Jr 51:30-32,58"}, {"pk": 4046429, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 47, "verse": 15, "text": "This is what they are to you\u2009\u2014
those who have wearied you
and have traded with you from your youth\u2009\u2014
each wanders on his own way;
no one can save you.
"}, {"pk": 4046430, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 48, "verse": 1, "text": "\u201cListen to this, house of Jacob\u2009\u2014
those who are called by the name Israel
and have descended from [1] Judah, \u24da
who swear by the name of the LORD \u24db
and declare the God of Israel,
but not in truth or righteousness.
", "comment": "\u24da Nm 24:7; Dt 33:28; Ps 68:26
\u24db Dt 6:13; Is 45:23; 65:16
[1] Lit have come from the waters of"}, {"pk": 4046431, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 48, "verse": 2, "text": "For they are named after the Holy City,
and lean on the God of Israel; \u24dc
his name is the LORD of Armies.
", "comment": "\u24dc Is 10:20; Jr 7:4; 21:2; Mc 3:11; Rm 2:17"}, {"pk": 4046432, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 48, "verse": 3, "text": "I declared the past events long ago;
they came out of my mouth; I proclaimed them.
Suddenly I acted, and they occurred.
"}, {"pk": 4046433, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 48, "verse": 4, "text": "Because I know that you are stubborn,
and your neck is iron [2]
and your forehead bronze, \u24dd
", "comment": "[2] Lit is an iron sinew
\u24dd Ex 32:9; Dt 31:27; Ezk 2:4; 3:7-9"}, {"pk": 4046434, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 48, "verse": 5, "text": "therefore I declared to you long ago.
I announced it to you before it occurred,
so you could not claim, \u2018My idol caused them;
my carved image and cast idol control them.\u2019 \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Jr 44:15-18"}, {"pk": 4046435, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 48, "verse": 6, "text": "You have heard it. Observe it all.
Will you not acknowledge it?
From now on I will announce new things to you,
hidden things that you have not known. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Is 42:9; 43:19"}, {"pk": 4046436, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 48, "verse": 7, "text": "They have been created now, and not long ago;
you have not heard of them before today,
so you could not claim, \u2018I already knew them!\u2019
"}, {"pk": 4046437, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 48, "verse": 8, "text": "You have never heard; you have never known;
for a long time your ears have not been open.
For I knew that you were very treacherous,
and were known as a rebel from birth. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Dt 9:7,24; Ps 58:3; Is 46:8"}, {"pk": 4046438, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 48, "verse": 9, "text": "I will delay my anger for the sake of my name,
and I will restrain myself for your benefit and for my praise,
so that you will not be destroyed.
"}, {"pk": 4046439, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 48, "verse": 10, "text": "Look, I have refined you, \u24d3 but not as silver;
I have tested [3] you in the furnace of affliction.
", "comment": "\u24d3 Dt 4:20; 1Kg 8:51; Jr 11:4; Ezk 22:18-22; 1Pt 1:7
[3] DSS; MT reads chosen"}, {"pk": 4046440, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 48, "verse": 11, "text": "I will act for my own sake, indeed, my own, \u24d4
for how can I [4] be defiled?
I will not give my glory to another. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Is 42:8
\u24d4 Is 43:25; Ezk 20:9
[4] DSS, Syr; MT reads it"}, {"pk": 4046441, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 48, "verse": 12, "text": "\u201cListen to me, Jacob,
and Israel, the one called by me:
I am he; I am the first,
I am also the last. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Is 41:4; 43:10-13; 46:4; Rv 1:17"}, {"pk": 4046442, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 48, "verse": 13, "text": "My own hand founded the earth,
and my right hand spread out the heavens; \u24d7
when I summoned them,
they stood up together.
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 102:25; Is 42:5; 45:12,18; Heb 1:10-12"}, {"pk": 4046443, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 48, "verse": 14, "text": "All of you, assemble and listen!
Who among the idols [5] has declared these things?
The LORD loves him; [6]
he will accomplish his will against Babylon, \u24d8
and his arm will be against the Chaldeans.
", "comment": "\u24d8 Is 13:4-5,17-19; 46:10-11
[5] Lit among them
[6] = Cyrus"}, {"pk": 4046444, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 48, "verse": 15, "text": "I\u2009\u2014\u2009I have spoken;
yes, I have called him; \u24d9
I have brought him,
and he will succeed in his mission. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Is 53:10
\u24d9 Is 41:2; 45:1-2"}, {"pk": 4046445, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 48, "verse": 16, "text": "Approach me and listen to this.
From the beginning I have not spoken in secret; \u24db
from the time anything existed, I was there.\u201d
And now the Lord GOD
has sent me and his Spirit. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Nm 27:18; Ps 51:11; Is 61:1; 63:7,10; Zch 2:9,11
\u24db Is 45:19"}, {"pk": 4046446, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 48, "verse": 17, "text": "This is what the LORD, your Redeemer, \u24dd the Holy One of Israel \u24d0 says: I am the LORD your God,
who teaches you for your benefit,
who leads you in the way you should go.
", "comment": "\u24dd Is 41:14; 43:14
\u24d0 Is 1:4"}, {"pk": 4046447, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 48, "verse": 18, "text": "If only you had paid attention to my commands.
Then your peace would have been like a river, \u24d1
and your righteousness like the waves of the sea. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d1 Is 32:16-18; 66:12
\u24d2 Dt 5:29; 32:29; Ps 81:13-16; Am 5:24"}, {"pk": 4046448, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 48, "verse": 19, "text": "Your descendants would have been as countless as the sand, \u24d3
and the offspring of your body like its grains;
their name would not be cut off
or eliminated from my presence.
", "comment": "\u24d3 Gn 22:17; Is 10:22; 44:3-4; 54:3; Hs 1:10"}, {"pk": 4046449, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 48, "verse": 20, "text": "Leave Babylon,
flee from the Chaldeans!
Declare with a shout of joy,
proclaim this,
let it go out to the end of the earth;
announce,
\u201cThe LORD has redeemed his servant \u24d4 Jacob!\u201d
", "comment": "\u24d4 Is 41:8-9; 42:19; 43:10; 44:1-2,21; 45:4; 49:3; 54:17; Lk 1:54"}, {"pk": 4046450, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 48, "verse": 21, "text": "They did not thirst
when he led them through the deserts;
he made water flow from the rock for them; \u24d5
he split the rock, and water gushed out.
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 17:6; Ps 78:15-16"}, {"pk": 4046451, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 48, "verse": 22, "text": "\u201cThere is no peace for the wicked,\u201d says the LORD. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Is 57:21"}, {"pk": 4046452, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 49, "verse": 1, "text": "Coasts and islands, [1] listen to me;
distant peoples, pay attention.
The LORD called \u24d7 me before I was born.
He named me while I was in my mother\u2019s womb. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d7 Is 44:2,24; 46:3; Jr 1:5
[1] Or Islands
\u24d8 Lk 1:15"}, {"pk": 4046453, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 49, "verse": 2, "text": "He made my words like a sharp sword; \u24d9
he hid me in the shadow of his hand. \u24da
He made me like a sharpened arrow;
he hid me in his quiver.
", "comment": "\u24d9 Is 11:4; Heb 4:12; Rv 1:16; 2:12,16
\u24da Is 51:16"}, {"pk": 4046454, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 49, "verse": 3, "text": "He said to me, \u201cYou are my servant, \u24db
Israel, in whom I will be glorified.\u201d
", "comment": "\u24db Is 41:8-9; 42:1; 49:5-7; 50:10; 52:13; 53:11; Ezk 34:23-24; Zch 3:8; Ac 3:13"}, {"pk": 4046455, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 49, "verse": 4, "text": "But I myself said: I have labored in vain,
I have spent my strength for nothing and futility;
yet my vindication is with the LORD,
and my reward is with my God.
"}, {"pk": 4046456, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 49, "verse": 5, "text": "And now, says the LORD,
who formed me from the womb to be his servant,
to bring Jacob back to him
so that Israel might be gathered to him;
for I am honored in the sight of the LORD,
and my God is my strength\u2009\u2014
"}, {"pk": 4046457, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 49, "verse": 6, "text": "he says,
\u201cIt is not enough for you to be my servant
raising up the tribes of Jacob
and restoring the protected ones of Israel.
I will also make you a light for the nations, \u24dc
to be my salvation to the ends of the earth.\u201d \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dc Is 42:6; 51:4; Lk 2:32; Ac 13:47; 26:23
\u24dd Ac 13:47"}, {"pk": 4046458, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 49, "verse": 7, "text": "This is what the LORD,
the Redeemer \u24d0 of Israel, his Holy One, says
to one who is despised,
to one abhorred by people, [2] \u24d1
to a servant of rulers:
\u201cKings will see, princes will stand up,
and they [3] will all bow down
because of the LORD, who is faithful,
the Holy One of Israel \u24d2 \u2009\u2014\u2009and he has chosen you.\u201d \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Is 41:8-9; 42:1; 43:10,20; 44:1-2; 45:4; 65:9,15,22
[3] Lit princes and they
\u24d2 Is 1:4
\u24d0 Is 41:14; 43:14
[2] Or by the nation
\u24d1 Ps 22:6-8; 69:7-9; Is 53:3"}, {"pk": 4046459, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 49, "verse": 8, "text": "This is what the LORD says: I will answer you in a time of favor,
and I will help you in the day of salvation. \u24d4
I will keep you, and I will appoint you
to be a covenant for the people, \u24d5
to restore the land,
to make them possess the desolate inheritances,
", "comment": "\u24d5 Is 42:6
\u24d4 Ps 69:13; 2Co 6:2"}, {"pk": 4046460, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 49, "verse": 9, "text": "saying to the prisoners: Come out, \u24d6
and to those who are in darkness: Show yourselves.
They will feed along the pathways,
and their pastures will be on all the barren heights. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Is 41:18
\u24d6 Is 42:7; 61:1; Lk 4:18"}, {"pk": 4046461, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 49, "verse": 10, "text": "They will not hunger or thirst,
the scorching heat or sun will not strike them;
for their compassionate one will guide them,
and lead them to springs. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 23:2; Is 40:11; Jn 4:10; Rv 7:16-17"}, {"pk": 4046462, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 49, "verse": 11, "text": "I will make all my mountains into a road,
and my highways will be raised up. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Is 40:4"}, {"pk": 4046463, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 49, "verse": 12, "text": "See, these will come from far away,
from the north and from the west, [4] \u24da
and from the land of Sinim. [5] [6]
", "comment": "\u24da Is 43:5-6
[6] Perhaps modern Aswan in southern Egypt
[4] Lit sea
[5] DSS read of the Syenites"}, {"pk": 4046464, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 49, "verse": 13, "text": "Shout for joy, you heavens! \u24db
Earth, rejoice!
Mountains break into joyful shouts!
For the LORD has comforted his people, \u24dc
and will have compassion on his afflicted ones. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24db Is 44:23
\u24dd Is 54:7-10; Mt 11:29
\u24dc Is 40:1"}, {"pk": 4046465, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 49, "verse": 14, "text": "Zion says, \u201cThe LORD has abandoned me;
the Lord has forgotten me!\u201d
"}, {"pk": 4046466, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 49, "verse": 15, "text": "\u201cCan a woman forget her nursing child,
or lack compassion for the child of her womb?
Even if these forget,
yet I will not forget you.
"}, {"pk": 4046467, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 49, "verse": 16, "text": "Look, I have inscribed you on the palms of my hands; \u24d0
your walls are continually before me.
", "comment": "\u24d0 Sg 8:6; Hg 2:23"}, {"pk": 4046468, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 49, "verse": 17, "text": "Your builders [7] hurry;
those who destroy and devastate you will leave you.
", "comment": "[7] DSS, Aq, Theod, Vg; MT, Syr, Sym read sons"}, {"pk": 4046469, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 49, "verse": 18, "text": "Look up, and look around.
They all gather together; they come to you. \u24d1
As I live\u201d\u2009\u2014 this is the LORD\u2019s declaration\u2009\u2014 \u201cyou will wear all your children [8] as jewelry,
and put them on as a bride does.
", "comment": "[8] Lit all of them
\u24d1 Is 60:4"}, {"pk": 4046470, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 49, "verse": 19, "text": "For your waste and desolate places
and your land marked by ruins\u2009\u2014
will now be indeed too small for the inhabitants, \u24d2
and those who swallowed you up will be far away.
", "comment": "\u24d2 Is 54:1-2; Zch 10:10"}, {"pk": 4046471, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 49, "verse": 20, "text": "Yet as you listen, the children
that you have been deprived of will say,
\u2018This place is too small for me;
make room for me so that I may settle.\u2019 \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Is 54:1-3"}, {"pk": 4046472, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 49, "verse": 21, "text": "Then you will say within yourself,
\u2018Who fathered these for me?
I was deprived of my children and unable to conceive,
exiled and wandering\u2009\u2014
but who brought them up?
See, I was left by myself\u2009\u2014
but these, where did they come from?\u2019\u201d [9]
", "comment": "[9] Lit where are they"}, {"pk": 4046473, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 49, "verse": 22, "text": "This is what the Lord GOD says: Look, I will lift up my hand to the nations,
and raise my banner to the peoples. \u24d4
They will bring your sons in their arms,
and your daughters will be carried on their shoulders. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d4 Is 11:10-12; 18:3; 62:10
\u24d5 Is 14:2; 43:6; 60:4"}, {"pk": 4046474, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 49, "verse": 23, "text": "Kings will be your guardians
and their queens [10] your nursing mothers. \u24d6
They will bow down to you
with their faces to the ground
and lick the dust at your feet. \u24d7
Then you will know that I am the LORD; \u24d8
those who put their hope in me
will not be put to shame. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d8 Is 41:20; 43:10; 60:16
\u24d9 Ps 25:3; Is 45:17; Jl 2:27
[10] Lit princesses
\u24d6 Is 60:3,10-11
\u24d7 Is 14:1-2"}, {"pk": 4046475, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 49, "verse": 24, "text": "Can the prey be taken from a mighty man,
or the captives of a tyrant [11] be delivered?
", "comment": "[11] DSS, Syr, Vg; MT reads a righteous man"}, {"pk": 4046476, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 49, "verse": 25, "text": "For this is what the LORD says:
\u201cEven the captives of a mighty man will be taken,
and the prey of a tyrant will be delivered;
I will contend with the one who contends with you,
and I will save your children.
"}, {"pk": 4046477, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 49, "verse": 26, "text": "I will make your oppressors eat their own flesh, \u24da
and they will be drunk with their own blood
as with sweet wine.
Then all people will know
that I, the LORD, am your Savior, \u24db
and your Redeemer, \u24dc the Mighty One of Jacob.\u201d \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24db Is 43:3
\u24dd Gn 49:24; Ps 132:2,5; Is 60:16
\u24da Is 9:20
\u24dc Is 41:14"}, {"pk": 4046478, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 50, "verse": 1, "text": "This is what the LORD says: Where is your mother\u2019s divorce certificate
that I used to send her away? \u24d0
Or to which of my creditors did I sell you? \u24d1
Look, you were sold for your iniquities, \u24d2
and your mother was sent away
because of your transgressions.
", "comment": "\u24d2 Is 13:11
\u24d0 Dt 24:1-3; Jr 3:8
\u24d1 Dt 32:30; 2Kg 4:1; Neh 5:5"}, {"pk": 4046479, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 50, "verse": 2, "text": "Why was no one there when I came?
Why was there no one to answer when I called?
Is my arm too weak to redeem? \u24d3
Or do I have no power to rescue?
Look, I dry up the sea by my rebuke; \u24d4
I turn the rivers into a wilderness;
their fish rot because of lack of water
and die of thirst.
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ex 14:21; Is 43:16; 44:27
\u24d3 Gn 18:14; Nm 11:23; Is 59:1"}, {"pk": 4046480, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 50, "verse": 3, "text": "I dress the heavens in black
and make sackcloth their clothing. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Rv 6:12"}, {"pk": 4046481, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 50, "verse": 4, "text": "The Lord GOD has given me
the tongue of those who are instructed \u24d6
to know how to sustain the weary with a word.
He awakens me each morning;
he awakens my ear to listen like those being instructed. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Jn 4:34
\u24d6 Is 8:16; 54:13"}, {"pk": 4046482, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 50, "verse": 5, "text": "The Lord GOD has opened my ear,
and I was not rebellious;
I did not turn back. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Jn 8:29; 14:31; 15:10; Php 2:8; Heb 5:8"}, {"pk": 4046483, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 50, "verse": 6, "text": "I gave my back to those who beat me,
and my cheeks to those who tore out my beard.
I did not hide my face from scorn and spitting. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Mt 26:67; 27:26; Mk 14:65; 15:19; Lk 22:63; Jn 19:1-5"}, {"pk": 4046484, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 50, "verse": 7, "text": "The Lord GOD will help me;
therefore I have not been humiliated;
therefore I have set my face like flint, \u24da
and I know I will not be put to shame.
", "comment": "\u24da Ezk 3:8-9"}, {"pk": 4046485, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 50, "verse": 8, "text": "The one who vindicates me is near; \u24db
who will contend with me?
Let us confront each other. [1]
Who has a case against me? [2]
Let him come near me!
", "comment": "\u24db Is 45:25
[1] Lit us stand
[2] Lit Who is lord of my judgment"}, {"pk": 4046486, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 50, "verse": 9, "text": "In truth, the Lord GOD will help me;
who will condemn me? \u24dc
Indeed, all of them will wear out like a garment;
a moth will devour them. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dc Rm 8:33-34
\u24dd Jb 13:28; Is 51:8; Hs 5:12"}, {"pk": 4046487, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 50, "verse": 10, "text": "Who among you fears the LORD
and listens to his servant? \u24d0
Who among you walks in darkness,
and has no light?
Let him trust in the name of the LORD;
let him lean on his God.
", "comment": "\u24d0 Is 42:1; 49:3-7; 52:13; 53:11; Ezk 34:23-24; Zch 3:8; Ac 3:13"}, {"pk": 4046488, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 50, "verse": 11, "text": "Look, all you who kindle a fire,
who encircle yourselves with [3] torches;
walk in the light of your fire
and of the torches you have lit!
This is what you\u2019ll get from my hand:
you will lie down in a place of torment.
", "comment": "[3] Syr reads who set ablaze"}, {"pk": 4046489, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 51, "verse": 1, "text": "Listen to me, you who pursue righteousness,
you who seek the LORD:
Look to the rock from which you were cut,
and to the quarry from which you were dug.
"}, {"pk": 4046490, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 51, "verse": 2, "text": "Look to Abraham your father,
and to Sarah who gave birth to you.
When I called him, he was only one;
I blessed him and made him many. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Gn 12:1; 15:5; Dt 1:10; Is 29:22; 41:8; 63:16; Ezk 33:24"}, {"pk": 4046491, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 51, "verse": 3, "text": "For the LORD will comfort Zion; \u24d2
he will comfort all her waste places,
and he will make her wilderness like Eden, \u24d3
and her desert like the garden of the LORD. \u24d4
Joy and gladness will be found in her,
thanksgiving and melodious song.
", "comment": "\u24d3 Gn 2:8; Jl 2:3
\u24d4 Gn 13:10
\u24d2 Is 40:1"}, {"pk": 4046492, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 51, "verse": 4, "text": "Pay attention to me, my people,
and listen to me, my nation;
for instruction will come from me,
and my justice for a light to the nations. \u24d5
I will bring it about quickly.
", "comment": "\u24d5 Is 42:6; 49:6"}, {"pk": 4046493, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 51, "verse": 5, "text": "My righteousness is near, \u24d6
my salvation appears,
and my arms will bring justice to the nations. \u24d7
The coasts and islands will put their hope in me,
and they will look to my strength. [1]
", "comment": "\u24d6 Is 46:13; 54:17
[1] Lit arm
\u24d7 Is 40:10"}, {"pk": 4046494, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 51, "verse": 6, "text": "Look up to the heavens,
and look at the earth beneath;
for the heavens will vanish like smoke,
the earth will wear out like a garment,
and its inhabitants will die like gnats. [2] \u24d8
But my salvation will last forever, \u24d9
and my righteousness will never be shattered.
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 102:25-26; Is 34:4; Mt 24:35; Heb 1:10-12; 2Pt 3:10
\u24d9 Is 45:17; 2Tm 2:10; Heb 5:9
[2] Or die in like manner"}, {"pk": 4046495, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 51, "verse": 7, "text": "Listen to me, you who know righteousness,
the people in whose heart is my instruction: \u24da
do not fear disgrace by men,
and do not be shattered by their taunts.
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 37:31"}, {"pk": 4046496, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 51, "verse": 8, "text": "For moths will devour them like a garment, \u24db
and worms will eat them like wool. \u24dc
But my righteousness will last forever,
and my salvation for all generations.
", "comment": "\u24dc Is 14:11
\u24db Is 50:9"}, {"pk": 4046497, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 51, "verse": 9, "text": "Wake up, wake up!
Arm of the LORD, clothe yourself with strength.
Wake up as in days past,
as in generations long ago.
Wasn\u2019t it you who hacked Rahab to pieces, \u24dd
who pierced the sea monster? \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24dd Jb 26:12; Ps 89:10; Is 30:7
\u24d0 Ps 74:13; Is 27:1"}, {"pk": 4046498, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 51, "verse": 10, "text": "Wasn\u2019t it you who dried up the sea, \u24d1
the waters of the great deep,
who made the sea-bed into a road
for the redeemed to pass over? \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d1 Is 11:15-16; 50:2; 63:11-12
\u24d2 Ex 15:13"}, {"pk": 4046499, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 51, "verse": 11, "text": "And the redeemed of the LORD will return \u24d3
and come to Zion with singing,
crowned with unending joy.
Joy and gladness will overtake them,
and sorrow and sighing will flee.
", "comment": "\u24d3 Is 35:10"}, {"pk": 4046500, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 51, "verse": 12, "text": "I\u2009\u2014\u2009I am the one who comforts you.
Who are you that you should fear humans who die, \u24d4
or a son of man who is given up like grass? \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 118:6; Is 2:22
\u24d5 Is 40:6-7; Jms 1:10-11; 1Pt 1:24"}, {"pk": 4046501, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 51, "verse": 13, "text": "But you have forgotten the LORD, your Maker,
who stretched out the heavens
and laid the foundations of the earth. \u24d6
You are in constant dread all day long
because of the fury of the oppressor,
who has set himself to destroy.
But where is the fury of the oppressor? \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Is 49:26
\u24d6 Is 44:24; 45:12; Am 9:6; Zch 12:1"}, {"pk": 4046502, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 51, "verse": 14, "text": "The prisoner [3] is soon to be set free;
he will not die and go to the Pit,
and his food will not be lacking.
", "comment": "[3] Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4046503, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 51, "verse": 15, "text": "For I am the LORD your God
who stirs up the sea so that its waves roar \u24d8 \u2009\u2014
his name is the LORD of Armies.
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 107:25; Jr 31:35"}, {"pk": 4046504, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 51, "verse": 16, "text": "I have put my words in your mouth, \u24d9
and covered you in the shadow of my hand, \u24da
in order to plant [4] the heavens,
to found the earth,
and to say to Zion, \u201cYou are my people.\u201d
", "comment": "\u24d9 Is 59:21
\u24da Ex 33:22; Is 49:2
[4] Syr reads to stretch out"}, {"pk": 4046505, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 51, "verse": 17, "text": "Wake yourself, wake yourself up!
Stand up, Jerusalem,
you who have drunk the cup of his fury \u24db
from the LORD\u2019s hand;
you who have drunk the goblet to the dregs\u2009\u2014
the cup that causes people to stagger.
", "comment": "\u24db Jb 21:20; Is 63:6; Jr 25:15; Mt 20:22; 26:39; Jn 18:1; Rv 14:10"}, {"pk": 4046506, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 51, "verse": 18, "text": "There is no one to guide her
among all the children she has raised;
there is no one to take hold of her hand
among all the offspring she has brought up.
"}, {"pk": 4046507, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 51, "verse": 19, "text": "These two things have happened to you: \u24dc
devastation and destruction,
famine and sword.
Who will grieve for you?
How can I [5] comfort you?
", "comment": "[5] DSS, LXX, Syr, Vg read you? Who can
\u24dc Is 47:9"}, {"pk": 4046508, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 51, "verse": 20, "text": "Your children have fainted;
they lie at the head of every street
like an antelope in a net.
They are full of the LORD\u2019s fury,
the rebuke of your God.
"}, {"pk": 4046509, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 51, "verse": 21, "text": "So listen to this, suffering
and drunken one\u2009\u2014\u2009but not with wine. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Is 29:9"}, {"pk": 4046510, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 51, "verse": 22, "text": "This is what your Lord says\u2009\u2014
the LORD, even your God,
who defends his people \u24d0 \u2009\u2014
\u201cLook, I have removed from your hand
the cup that causes staggering;
that goblet, the cup of my fury.
You will never drink it again.
", "comment": "\u24d0 Is 3:12-13; 49:25; Jr 50:34"}, {"pk": 4046511, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 51, "verse": 23, "text": "I will put it into the hands of your tormentors,
who said to you: \u24d1
Lie down, so we can walk over you.
You made your back like the ground,
and like a street for those who walk on it.
", "comment": "\u24d1 Is 49:26; Jr 25:15-17,26,28; Zch 12:2"}, {"pk": 4046512, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 52, "verse": 1, "text": "\u201cWake up, wake up;
put on your strength, Zion!
Put on your beautiful garments, \u24d2
Jerusalem, the Holy City! \u24d3
For the uncircumcised and the unclean
will no longer enter you. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Is 35:8; Rv 21:27
\u24d2 Is 61:3
\u24d3 Neh 11:1; Is 48:2"}, {"pk": 4046513, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 52, "verse": 2, "text": "Stand up, shake the dust off yourself!
Take your seat, Jerusalem.
Remove the bonds [1] from your neck,
captive Daughter Zion.\u201d
", "comment": "[1] Alt Hb tradition reads The bonds are removed"}, {"pk": 4046514, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 52, "verse": 3, "text": "For this is what the LORD says:
\u201cYou were sold for nothing,
and you will be redeemed without silver.\u201d \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Is 45:13; 1Pt 1:18"}, {"pk": 4046515, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 52, "verse": 4, "text": "For this is what the Lord GOD says:
\u201cAt first my people went down to Egypt to reside there, \u24d6
then Assyria oppressed them without cause. [2]
", "comment": "[2] Or them at last, or them for nothing
\u24d6 Gn 46:6"}, {"pk": 4046516, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 52, "verse": 5, "text": "So now what have I here\u201d\u2009\u2014 this is the LORD\u2019s declaration\u2009\u2014 \u201cthat my people are taken away for nothing?
Its rulers wail\u201d\u2009\u2014 this is the LORD\u2019s declaration\u2009\u2014 \u201cand my name is continually blasphemed all day long. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ezk 36:20; Rm 2:24"}, {"pk": 4046517, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 52, "verse": 6, "text": "Therefore my people will know my name; \u24d8
therefore they will know on that day
that I am he who says:
Here I am.\u201d
", "comment": "\u24d8 Is 49:23"}, {"pk": 4046518, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 52, "verse": 7, "text": "How beautiful on the mountains
are the feet of the herald,
who proclaims peace,
who brings news of good things, \u24d9
who proclaims salvation,
who says to Zion, \u201cYour God reigns!\u201d \u24da
", "comment": "\u24d9 Nah 1:15; Rm 10:15
\u24da Ps 93:1; Is 24:23"}, {"pk": 4046519, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 52, "verse": 8, "text": "The voices of your watchmen \u24db \u2009\u2014
they lift up their voices,
shouting for joy together;
for every eye will see
when the LORD returns to Zion.
", "comment": "\u24db Is 62:6"}, {"pk": 4046520, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 52, "verse": 9, "text": "Be joyful, rejoice together,
you ruins of Jerusalem! \u24dc
For the LORD has comforted his people; \u24dd
he has redeemed Jerusalem.
", "comment": "\u24dd Is 40:1
\u24dc Is 44:26; 51:3; 61:4"}, {"pk": 4046521, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 52, "verse": 10, "text": "The LORD has displayed his holy arm
in the sight of all the nations; \u24d0
all the ends of the earth will see
the salvation of our God. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 98:1-3; Is 51:9; 66:18-19
\u24d1 Is 40:5; Lk 3:6"}, {"pk": 4046522, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 52, "verse": 11, "text": "Leave, leave, go out from there! \u24d2
Do not touch anything unclean;
go out from her, purify yourselves, \u24d3
you who carry the vessels of the LORD.
", "comment": "\u24d3 2Co 6:17; 2Tm 2:19
\u24d2 Is 48:20; Jr 50:8; Ezk 20:34,41; Zch 2:6,7; 2Co 6:17"}, {"pk": 4046523, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 52, "verse": 12, "text": "For you will not leave in a hurry, \u24d4
and you will not have to take flight;
because the LORD is going before you, \u24d5
and the God of Israel is your rear guard. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 23:23; Dt 1:30; 31:8; Is 45:2
\u24d6 Jos 6:9,13; Is 58:8
\u24d4 Ex 12:11,33; Dt 16:3"}, {"pk": 4046524, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 52, "verse": 13, "text": "See, my servant [3] \u24d7 will be successful; [4]
he will be raised and lifted up and greatly exalted. \u24d8
", "comment": "[4] Or will act wisely
\u24d8 Php 2:9-11
[3] Tg adds the Messiah
\u24d7 Is 42:1; 49:3-7; 50:10; 53:11; Ezk 34:23-24; Zch 3:8; Ac 3:13"}, {"pk": 4046525, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 52, "verse": 14, "text": "Just as many were appalled at you [5] \u2009\u2014
his appearance was so disfigured
that he did not look like a man,
and his form did not resemble a human being\u2009\u2014
", "comment": "[5] Some Hb mss, Syr, Tg read him"}, {"pk": 4046526, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 52, "verse": 15, "text": "so he will sprinkle many nations. [6] \u24d9
Kings will shut their mouths because of him,
for they will see what had not been told them,
and they will understand what they had not heard. \u24da
", "comment": "[6] LXX reads so many nations will marvel at him
\u24da Rm 15:21; Eph 3:5
\u24d9 Nm 19:18-21; Ezk 36:25"}, {"pk": 4046527, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 53, "verse": 1, "text": "Who has believed what we have heard? [1]
And to whom has the arm of the LORD \u24db been revealed? \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Jn 12:38; Rm 10:16
[1] Or believed our report
\u24db Is 30:30; 40:10; 48:14; 51:9; 52:10; Lk 1:51; Ac 13:17"}, {"pk": 4046528, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 53, "verse": 2, "text": "He grew up before him like a young plant \u24dd
and like a root out of dry ground.
He didn\u2019t have an impressive form
or majesty that we should look at him,
no appearance that we should desire him. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Is 52:14
\u24dd Is 11:1"}, {"pk": 4046529, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 53, "verse": 3, "text": "He was despised and rejected by men, \u24d1
a man of suffering who knew what sickness was. \u24d2
He was like someone people turned away from; [2]
he was despised, and we didn\u2019t value him.
", "comment": "[2] Lit And like a hiding of faces from him
\u24d1 Ps 22:6; Is 49:7; Lk 18:31-33
\u24d2 Mk 8:31; Jn 1:10-11; Heb 4:15"}, {"pk": 4046530, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 53, "verse": 4, "text": "Yet he himself bore our sicknesses,
and he carried our pains; \u24d3
but we in turn regarded him stricken,
struck down by God, \u24d4 and afflicted.
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 69:26
\u24d3 Mt 8:17; 1Pt 2:21"}, {"pk": 4046531, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 53, "verse": 5, "text": "But he was pierced because of our rebellion, \u24d5
crushed because of our iniquities; \u24d6
punishment \u24d7 for our peace was on him,
and we are healed by his wounds. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d6 Is 1:4
\u24d8 1Pt 2:24-25
\u24d5 Is 53:8; Rm 4:25; 1Co 15:3; Heb 9:28
\u24d7 Jr 2:30; Zph 3:2; Heb 5:8"}, {"pk": 4046532, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 53, "verse": 6, "text": "We all went astray like sheep; \u24d9
we all have turned to our own way;
and the LORD has punished him
for [3] the iniquity \u24da of us all. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24da Is 13:11
\u24db 2Co 5:21; Col 2:14
\u24d9 Mt 18:12
[3] Or has placed on him; lit with"}, {"pk": 4046533, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 53, "verse": 7, "text": "He was oppressed and afflicted,
yet he did not open his mouth.
Like a lamb led to the slaughter
and like a sheep silent before her shearers,
he did not open his mouth. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Jr 11:19; Mt 26:63; 27:12-14; Lk 23:9; Jn 19:9; Ac 8:32-33; 1Pt 2:23"}, {"pk": 4046534, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 53, "verse": 8, "text": "He was taken away because of oppression and judgment;
and who considered his fate? [4]
For he was cut off from the land of the living;
he was struck because of my people\u2019s rebellion.
", "comment": "[4] Or and as for his generation, who considered him?"}, {"pk": 4046535, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 53, "verse": 9, "text": "He was assigned a grave with the wicked,
but he was with a rich man at his death, \u24dd
because he had done no violence
and had not spoken deceitfully. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24dd Mt 27:57-60
\u24d0 Heb 4:15; 1Pt 2:22; 1Jn 3:5"}, {"pk": 4046536, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 53, "verse": 10, "text": "Yet the LORD was pleased \u24d1 to crush him severely. [5] \u24d2
When [6] you make him a guilt offering, \u24d3
he will see his seed, he will prolong his days,
and by his hand, the LORD\u2019s pleasure will be accomplished. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d1 Is 44:28; 55:11
[5] Or him; he made him sick.
\u24d2 Dt 29:22; Is 17:11
\u24d3 Lv 5:1-19
[6] Or If
\u24d4 Is 46:10"}, {"pk": 4046537, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 53, "verse": 11, "text": "After his anguish,
he will see light [7] and be satisfied.
By his knowledge,
my righteous \u24d5 servant \u24d6 will justify many, \u24d7
and he will carry their iniquities.
", "comment": "\u24d5 1Jn 2:1
\u24d7 Ac 13:39; Rm 5:18-19
[7] DSS, LXX; MT omits light
\u24d6 Is 42:1"}, {"pk": 4046538, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 53, "verse": 12, "text": "Therefore I will give him [8] the many as a portion,
and he will receive [9] the mighty as spoil,
because he willingly submitted to death, \u24d8
and was counted among the rebels; \u24d9
yet he bore the sin of many \u24da
and interceded for the rebels. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24d9 Lk 22:37
\u24db Lk 23:34; Rm 8:34; Heb 7:25
[8] Or him with
[9] Or receive with
\u24d8 Mt 26:42; Jn 10:14-18; Php 2:6-8
\u24da Heb 9:28"}, {"pk": 4046539, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 54, "verse": 1, "text": "\u201cRejoice, childless one, who did not give birth;
burst into song and shout,
you who have not been in labor! \u24dc
For the children of the desolate one will be more
than the children of the married woman,\u201d \u24dd
says the LORD.
", "comment": "\u24dc Gl 4:27
\u24dd 1Sm 2:5; Is 62:4"}, {"pk": 4046540, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 54, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cEnlarge the site of your tent,
and let your tent curtains be stretched out; \u24d0
do not hold back;
lengthen your ropes,
and drive your pegs deep.
", "comment": "\u24d0 Is 49:19-20"}, {"pk": 4046541, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 54, "verse": 3, "text": "For you will spread out to the right and to the left, \u24d1
and your descendants will dispossess nations
and inhabit the desolate cities.
", "comment": "\u24d1 Gn 28:14; Is 43:5-6; 60:3"}, {"pk": 4046542, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 54, "verse": 4, "text": "\u201cDo not be afraid, for you will not be put to shame; \u24d2
don\u2019t be humiliated, for you will not be disgraced.
For you will forget the shame of your youth,
and you will no longer remember
the disgrace of your widowhood. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Is 4:1; 25:8; 51:7
\u24d2 Is 45:17"}, {"pk": 4046543, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 54, "verse": 5, "text": "Indeed, your husband is your Maker \u24d4 \u2009\u2014
his name is the LORD of Armies\u2009\u2014
and the Holy One of Israel \u24d5 is your Redeemer; \u24d6
he is called the God of the whole earth.
", "comment": "\u24d5 Is 1:4
\u24d4 Jr 3:14; Hs 2:19
\u24d6 Is 41:14; 43:14"}, {"pk": 4046544, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 54, "verse": 6, "text": "For the LORD has called you,
like a wife deserted and wounded in spirit, \u24d7
a wife of one\u2019s youth \u24d8 when she is rejected,\u201d
says your God.
", "comment": "\u24d7 Is 49:14-21; 50:1-2; 62:4
\u24d8 Mal 2:14"}, {"pk": 4046545, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 54, "verse": 7, "text": "\u201cI deserted you for a brief moment, \u24d9
but I will take you back with abundant compassion.
", "comment": "\u24d9 Is 26:20"}, {"pk": 4046546, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 54, "verse": 8, "text": "In a surge of anger
I hid my face \u24da from you for a moment,
but I will have compassion on you
with everlasting love,\u201d \u24db
says the LORD your Redeemer.
", "comment": "\u24da Dt 31:17-18; Is 8:17
\u24db Ps 100:5; Jr 31:3; 33:11"}, {"pk": 4046547, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 54, "verse": 9, "text": "\u201cFor this is like the days [1] of Noah to me:
when I swore that the water of Noah
would never flood the earth again, \u24dc
so I have sworn that I will not be angry with you
or rebuke you. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dc Gn 9:11
\u24dd Ezk 39:29
[1] DSS, Cairo Geniza; MT, LXX read waters"}, {"pk": 4046548, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 54, "verse": 10, "text": "Though the mountains move
and the hills shake,
my love will not be removed from you
and my covenant of peace \u24d0 will not be shaken,\u201d
says your compassionate LORD.
", "comment": "\u24d0 Nm 25:12; Ezk 34:25; Mal 2:5"}, {"pk": 4046549, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 54, "verse": 11, "text": "\u201cPoor Jerusalem, storm-tossed, and not comforted,
I will set your stones in black mortar, [2]
and lay your foundations in lapis lazuli. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Rv 21:19
[2] Lit in antimony"}, {"pk": 4046550, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 54, "verse": 12, "text": "I will make your fortifications [3] out of rubies,
your gates out of sparkling stones,
and all your walls out of precious stones.
", "comment": "[3] Lit suns; perhaps shields; Ps 84:11"}, {"pk": 4046551, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 54, "verse": 13, "text": "Then all your children will be taught by the LORD, \u24d2
their prosperity will be great,
", "comment": "\u24d2 Jn 6:45"}, {"pk": 4046552, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 54, "verse": 14, "text": "and you will be established
on a foundation of righteousness.
You will be far from oppression,
you will certainly not be afraid;
you will be far from terror,
it will certainly not come near you.
"}, {"pk": 4046553, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 54, "verse": 15, "text": "If anyone attacks you,
it is not from me;
whoever attacks you
will fall before you.
"}, {"pk": 4046554, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 54, "verse": 16, "text": "Look, I have created the craftsman
who blows on the charcoal fire
and produces a weapon suitable for its task;
and I have created the destroyer to cause havoc.
"}, {"pk": 4046555, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 54, "verse": 17, "text": "No weapon formed against you will succeed,
and you will refute any accusation [4]
raised against you in court.
This is the heritage of the LORD\u2019s servants, \u24d3
and their vindication is from me.\u201d \u24d4
This is the LORD\u2019s declaration.", "comment": "\u24d4 Is 45:24; 46:13
[4] Lit refute every tongue
\u24d3 Is 41:8-9; Lk 1:54"}, {"pk": 4046556, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 55, "verse": 1, "text": "\u201cCome, everyone who is thirsty, \u24d5
come to the water;
and you without silver,
come, buy, and eat!
Come, buy wine and milk
without silver and without cost!
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 42:1-2; 63:1; 143:6; Is 41:17; 44:3; Jn 4:14; 7:37; Rv 21:6"}, {"pk": 4046557, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 55, "verse": 2, "text": "Why do you spend silver on what is not food,
and your wages on what does not satisfy?
Listen carefully to me, and eat what is good,
and you will enjoy the choicest of foods. [1]
", "comment": "[1] Lit enjoy fatness"}, {"pk": 4046558, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 55, "verse": 3, "text": "Pay attention and come to me;
listen, so that you will live.
I will make a permanent covenant with you \u24d6
on the basis of the faithful kindnesses of David. [2] \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ac 13:34
\u24d6 Gn 9:16; 17:7; 2Sm 23:5; Is 24:5; 59:21; 61:8
[2] Or with you, the faithful acts of kindness shown to David"}, {"pk": 4046559, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 55, "verse": 4, "text": "Since I have made him a witness to the peoples, \u24d8
a leader and commander for the peoples, \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ezk 34:24; 37:24-25; Dn 9:25; Mc 5:2
\u24d8 Ps 18:43"}, {"pk": 4046560, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 55, "verse": 5, "text": "so you will summon a nation you do not know, \u24da
and nations who do not know you will run to you. \u24db
For the LORD your God,
even the Holy One of Israel, \u24dc
has glorified you.\u201d \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24da Is 45:14,22-24; 49:6
\u24db Zch 8:22
\u24dd Is 60:9
\u24dc Is 1:4"}, {"pk": 4046561, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 55, "verse": 6, "text": "Seek the LORD while he may be found;
call to him while he is near. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 32:6; Am 5:4"}, {"pk": 4046562, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 55, "verse": 7, "text": "Let the wicked one abandon his way
and the sinful one his thoughts; \u24d1
let him return to the LORD,
so he may have compassion on him,
and to our God, for he will freely forgive. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 33:10; Is 32:7; 59:7; 65:2
\u24d2 Is 1:18; 43:25; 44:22"}, {"pk": 4046563, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 55, "verse": 8, "text": "\u201cFor my thoughts are not your thoughts,
and your ways are not my ways.\u201d This is the LORD\u2019s declaration.
"}, {"pk": 4046564, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 55, "verse": 9, "text": "\u201cFor as heaven is higher than earth, \u24d3
so my ways are higher than your ways,
and my thoughts than your thoughts.
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 103:11"}, {"pk": 4046565, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 55, "verse": 10, "text": "For just as rain and snow fall from heaven
and do not return there
without saturating the earth
and making it germinate and sprout,
and providing seed to sow
and food to eat, \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 2Co 9:10"}, {"pk": 4046566, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 55, "verse": 11, "text": "so my word that comes from my mouth
will not return to me empty,
but it will accomplish what I please
and will prosper in what I send it to do.\u201d \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Is 45:23; 46:10; 53:10"}, {"pk": 4046567, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 55, "verse": 12, "text": "You will indeed go out with joy
and be peacefully guided;
the mountains and the hills will break into singing before you,
and all the trees of the field will clap their hands. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 98:8; Is 44:23"}, {"pk": 4046568, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 55, "verse": 13, "text": "Instead of the thornbush, a cypress will come up,
and instead of the brier, a myrtle will come up; \u24d7
this will stand as a monument for the LORD, \u24d8
an everlasting sign that will not be destroyed.
", "comment": "\u24d8 Is 63:12-14; Jr 33:9
\u24d7 Is 35:1-2; 41:19; 60:13"}, {"pk": 4046569, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 56, "verse": 1, "text": "This is what the LORD says: Preserve justice and do what is right, \u24d9
for my salvation is coming soon,
and my righteousness will be revealed. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24d9 Gn 18:19; Ps 106:3; Pr 21:3
\u24da Ps 98:2; Is 46:13; 51:5; Rm 1:17; 3:21"}, {"pk": 4046570, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 56, "verse": 2, "text": "Happy is the person who does this,
the son of man who holds it fast,
who keeps the Sabbath without desecrating it,
and keeps his hand from doing any evil. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Is 58:13"}, {"pk": 4046571, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 56, "verse": 3, "text": "No foreigner who has joined himself to the LORD
should say,
\u201cThe LORD will exclude me from his people,\u201d \u24dc
and the eunuch should not say,
\u201cLook, I am a dried-up tree.\u201d \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dc Is 14:1; 56:6
\u24dd Dt 23:1"}, {"pk": 4046572, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 56, "verse": 4, "text": "For the LORD says this:
\u201cFor the eunuchs who keep my Sabbaths,
and choose what pleases me,
and hold firmly to my covenant,
"}, {"pk": 4046573, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 56, "verse": 5, "text": "I will give them, in my house and within my walls,
a memorial and a name
better than sons and daughters.
I will give each of them an everlasting name
that will never be cut off. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Is 55:13; Rv 2:17"}, {"pk": 4046574, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 56, "verse": 6, "text": "As for the foreigners who join themselves to the LORD
to minister to him, to love the name of the LORD,
and to become his servants\u2009\u2014
all who keep the Sabbath without desecrating it
and who hold firmly to my covenant\u2009\u2014
"}, {"pk": 4046575, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 56, "verse": 7, "text": "I will bring them to my holy mountain \u24d1
and let them rejoice in my house of prayer.
Their burnt offerings and sacrifices
will be acceptable on my altar, \u24d2
for my house will be called a house of prayer
for all nations.\u201d \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Jr 7:11; Mt 21:13; Mk 11:17; Lk 19:46
\u24d1 Is 2:2-3
\u24d2 Mal 1:11"}, {"pk": 4046576, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 56, "verse": 8, "text": "This is the declaration of the Lord GOD, who gathers the dispersed of Israel: \u201cI will gather to them still others
besides those already gathered.\u201d \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Is 11:12; 60:3-11; 66:18-21; Jn 10:16"}, {"pk": 4046577, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 56, "verse": 9, "text": "All you animals of the field and forest,
come and eat!
"}, {"pk": 4046578, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 56, "verse": 10, "text": "Israel\u2019s [1] watchmen are blind, all of them,
they know nothing;
all of them are mute dogs,
they cannot bark;
they dream, lie down,
and love to sleep.
", "comment": "[1] Or His, or Its"}, {"pk": 4046579, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 56, "verse": 11, "text": "These dogs have fierce appetites;
they never have enough.
And they are shepherds
who have no discernment;
all of them turn to their own way,
every last one for his own profit. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Jr 10:21; 23:1; 50:6; Ezk 34:2"}, {"pk": 4046580, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 56, "verse": 12, "text": "\u201cCome, let me get some wine,
let\u2019s guzzle some beer;
and tomorrow will be like today,
only far better!\u201d \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Lk 12:19; 1Co 15:32"}, {"pk": 4046581, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 57, "verse": 1, "text": "The righteous person perishes,
and no one takes it to heart;
the faithful are taken away,
with no one realizing
that the righteous person is taken away
because of [1] evil.
", "comment": "[1] Or taken away from the presence of"}, {"pk": 4046582, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 57, "verse": 2, "text": "He will enter into peace\u2009\u2014
they will rest on their beds [2] \u2009\u2014
everyone who lives uprightly.
", "comment": "[2] Either their deathbeds or their graves"}, {"pk": 4046583, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 57, "verse": 3, "text": "But come here,
you witch\u2019s sons,
offspring of an adulterer and a prostitute! [3]
", "comment": "[3] Lit and she acted as a prostitute"}, {"pk": 4046584, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 57, "verse": 4, "text": "Who are you mocking?
Who are you opening your mouth
and sticking out your tongue at?
Isn\u2019t it you, you rebellious children, \u24d7
you offspring of liars,
", "comment": "\u24d7 Is 30:1,9"}, {"pk": 4046585, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 57, "verse": 5, "text": "who burn with lust among the oaks,
under every green tree, \u24d8
who slaughter children in the wadis
below the clefts of the rocks? \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 2Kg 23:10; Ps 106:37-38; Jr 7:31; Ezk 16:20-21
\u24d8 2Kg 16:4; Jr 2:20; 3:13"}, {"pk": 4046586, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 57, "verse": 6, "text": "Your portion is among the smooth stones of the wadi;
indeed, they are your lot.
You have even poured out a drink offering to them;
you have offered a grain offering;
should I be satisfied with these?
"}, {"pk": 4046587, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 57, "verse": 7, "text": "You have placed your bed
on a high and lofty mountain; \u24da
you also went up there to offer sacrifice.
", "comment": "\u24da Jr 3:6; Ezk 16:16"}, {"pk": 4046588, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 57, "verse": 8, "text": "You have set up your memorial
behind the door and doorpost.
For away from me, you stripped,
went up, and made your bed wide, \u24db
and you have made a bargain [4] for yourself with them.
You have loved their bed;
you have gazed on their genitals. [5] [6]
", "comment": "[6] In Hb, the word \u201chand\u201d is probably a euphemism for genitals.
\u24db Ezk 23:17-18
[4] Lit you cut
[5] Lit hand"}, {"pk": 4046589, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 57, "verse": 9, "text": "You went to the king with oil
and multiplied your perfumes;
you sent your envoys far away \u24dc
and sent them down even to Sheol.
", "comment": "\u24dc Ezk 16:26-29"}, {"pk": 4046590, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 57, "verse": 10, "text": "You became weary on your many journeys,
but you did not say, \u201cIt\u2019s hopeless!\u201d \u24dd
You found a renewal of your strength; [7]
therefore you did not grow weak.
", "comment": "[7] Lit found life of your hand
\u24dd Jr 2:25; 18:12"}, {"pk": 4046591, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 57, "verse": 11, "text": "Who was it you dreaded and feared,
so that you lied and didn\u2019t remember me
or take it to heart?
I have kept silent for a long time, haven\u2019t I? [8] \u24d0
So you do not fear me.
", "comment": "[8] LXX reads And I, when I see you, I pass by
\u24d0 Ps 50:21; Is 42:14"}, {"pk": 4046592, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 57, "verse": 12, "text": "I will announce your righteousness,
and your works\u2009\u2014\u2009they will not profit you.
"}, {"pk": 4046593, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 57, "verse": 13, "text": "When you cry out,
let your collection of idols rescue you!
The wind will carry all of them off,
a breath will take them away.
But whoever takes refuge in me
will inherit the land \u24d1
and possess my holy mountain. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 37:3,9; Is 25:4
\u24d2 Is 65:9"}, {"pk": 4046594, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 57, "verse": 14, "text": "He said,
\u201cBuild it up, build it up, prepare the way,
remove every obstacle from my people\u2019s way.\u201d \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Is 62:10; Jr 18:15"}, {"pk": 4046595, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 57, "verse": 15, "text": "For the High and Exalted One,
who lives forever, whose name is holy, \u24d4 says this:
\u201cI live in a high and holy place,
and with the oppressed and lowly of spirit, \u24d5
to revive the spirit of the lowly
and revive the heart of the oppressed. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d4 Lk 1:49
\u24d6 Ps 147:3; Is 61:1-3
\u24d5 Ps 34:18; 51:17; Is 66:2"}, {"pk": 4046596, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 57, "verse": 16, "text": "For I will not accuse you forever,
and I will not always be angry; \u24d7
for then the spirit would grow weak before me,
even the breath, which I have made.
", "comment": "\u24d7 Gn 6:3; Ps 103:9; Jr 3:12"}, {"pk": 4046597, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 57, "verse": 17, "text": "Because of his sinful greed I was angry, \u24d8
so I struck him; I was angry and hid;
but he went on turning back to the desires of his heart.
", "comment": "\u24d8 Is 2:7; 56:11; Jr 6:13"}, {"pk": 4046598, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 57, "verse": 18, "text": "I have seen his ways, but I will heal him;
I will lead him and restore comfort
to him and his mourners, \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Is 61:1-3"}, {"pk": 4046599, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 57, "verse": 19, "text": "creating words of praise.\u201d [9] \u24da
The LORD says,
\u201cPeace, peace to the one who is far or near, \u24db
and I will heal him.
", "comment": "\u24da Is 6:7; 51:16; 59:21; Heb 13:15
\u24db Ac 2:39; Eph 2:17
[9] Lit creating fruit of the lips"}, {"pk": 4046600, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 57, "verse": 20, "text": "But the wicked are like the storm-tossed sea, \u24dc
for it cannot be still,
and its water churns up mire and muck.
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 107:29"}, {"pk": 4046601, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 57, "verse": 21, "text": "There is no peace for the wicked,\u201d
says my God. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Is 48:22; 59:8"}, {"pk": 4046602, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 58, "verse": 1, "text": "\u201cCry out loudly, [1] don\u2019t hold back!
Raise your voice like a trumpet.
Tell my people their transgression
and the house of Jacob their sins.
", "comment": "[1] Lit with throat"}, {"pk": 4046603, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 58, "verse": 2, "text": "They seek me day after day
and delight to know my ways,
like a nation that does what is right
and does not abandon the justice of their God.
They ask me for righteous judgments;
they delight in the nearness of God.\u201d \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 119:151; Is 29:13; 57:3; Jms 4:8"}, {"pk": 4046604, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 58, "verse": 3, "text": "\u201cWhy have we fasted, but you have not seen? \u24d1
We have denied ourselves, but you haven\u2019t noticed!\u201d [2]
\u201cLook, you do as you please on the day of your fast,
and oppress all your workers. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Is 22:12-13; Zch 7:5-6
[2] These are Israel\u2019s words to God.
\u24d1 Mal 3:14; Lk 18:12"}, {"pk": 4046605, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 58, "verse": 4, "text": "You fast with contention and strife
to strike viciously with your fist.
You cannot fast as you do today,
hoping to make your voice heard on high.
"}, {"pk": 4046606, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 58, "verse": 5, "text": "Will the fast I choose be like this:
A day for a person to deny himself,
to bow his head like a reed,
and to spread out sackcloth and ashes? \u24d3
Will you call this a fast
and a day acceptable to the LORD?
", "comment": "\u24d3 Est 4:3; Dn 9:3"}, {"pk": 4046607, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 58, "verse": 6, "text": "Isn\u2019t this the fast I choose:
To break the chains of wickedness, \u24d4
to untie the ropes of the yoke,
to set the oppressed free,
and to tear off every yoke? \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d4 Jb 36:8; Ps 107:10; Ec 7:26
\u24d5 Neh 5:10-12; Is 58:9; Jr 34:8"}, {"pk": 4046608, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 58, "verse": 7, "text": "Is it not to share your bread with the hungry, \u24d6
to bring the poor and homeless into your house,
to clothe the naked when you see him, \u24d7
and not to ignore your own flesh and blood? [3] \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d7 Mt 25:35-36; Lk 3:11
\u24d6 Jb 31:19-20; Is 58:10; Ezk 18:7,16
[3] Lit not hide yourself from your flesh
\u24d8 Dt 22:1-4; Lk 10:31-32"}, {"pk": 4046609, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 58, "verse": 8, "text": "Then your light will appear like the dawn,
and your recovery will come quickly. \u24d9
Your righteousness will go before you, \u24da
and the LORD\u2019s glory will be your rear guard. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ex 14:19; Is 52:12
\u24d9 Is 30:26; 33:24; Jr 30:17; 33:6
\u24da Ps 85:13; Is 62:1"}, {"pk": 4046610, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 58, "verse": 9, "text": "At that time, when you call, the LORD will answer; \u24dc
when you cry out, he will say, \u2018Here I am.\u2019
If you get rid of the yoke among you,
the finger-pointing and malicious speaking, \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Pr 6:13
\u24dc Ps 50:15; Is 55:6; 65:24"}, {"pk": 4046611, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 58, "verse": 10, "text": "and if you offer yourself [4] to the hungry,
and satisfy the afflicted one,
then your light will shine in the darkness, \u24d0
and your night will be like noonday.
", "comment": "[4] Some Hb mss, LXX, Syr read offer your bread
\u24d0 Jb 11:17; Ps 37:6; Is 42:16; 58:8"}, {"pk": 4046612, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 58, "verse": 11, "text": "The LORD will always lead you,
satisfy you in a parched land,
and strengthen your bones.
You will be like a watered garden \u24d1
and like a spring whose water never runs dry. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Jn 4:14; 7:38
\u24d1 Sg 4:15; Is 27:3; Jr 31:12"}, {"pk": 4046613, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 58, "verse": 12, "text": "Some of you will rebuild the ancient ruins; \u24d3
you will restore the foundations laid long ago; \u24d4
you will be called the repairer of broken walls,
the restorer of streets where people live.
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ezr 6:14; Neh 4:6; Is 49:8; 61:4; Ezk 36:10
\u24d4 1Kg 6:37; Ezr 3:10-12"}, {"pk": 4046614, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 58, "verse": 13, "text": "\u201cIf you keep from desecrating [5] the Sabbath, \u24d5
from doing whatever you want on my holy day;
if you call the Sabbath a delight,
and the holy day of the LORD honorable;
if you honor it, not going your own ways, \u24d6
seeking your own pleasure, or talking business; [6] [7]
", "comment": "\u24d6 Is 55:8
[7] Lit or speak a word
[5] Lit keep your foot from
\u24d5 Ex 31:16-17; 35:2-3; Is 56:2-6; Jr 17:21-27
[6] Or idly"}, {"pk": 4046615, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 58, "verse": 14, "text": "then you will delight in the LORD, \u24d7
and I will make you ride over the heights of the land, \u24d8
and let you enjoy the heritage of your father Jacob.\u201d
For the mouth of the LORD has spoken. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d8 Dt 32:13; 33:29; Is 33:16; Hab 3:19
\u24d9 Is 1:20; 40:5
\u24d7 Jb 22:26; Ps 37:4"}, {"pk": 4046616, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 59, "verse": 1, "text": "Indeed, the LORD\u2019s arm is not too weak to save, \u24da
and his ear is not too deaf to hear.
", "comment": "\u24da Nm 11:23; Is 50:2; Jr 32:17"}, {"pk": 4046617, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 59, "verse": 2, "text": "But your iniquities \u24db are separating you
from your God,
and your sins have hidden his face from you \u24dc
so that he does not listen. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dc Dt 31:17-18; 32:20; Is 50:6; Ezk 39:29; Mc 3:4
\u24db Is 13:11
\u24dd Dt 3:26; 23:5; Jb 35:13; Is 1:15"}, {"pk": 4046618, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 59, "verse": 3, "text": "For your hands are defiled with blood
and your fingers, with iniquity;
your lips have spoken lies,
and your tongues mutter injustice.
"}, {"pk": 4046619, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 59, "verse": 4, "text": "No one makes claims justly;
no one pleads honestly.
They trust in empty and worthless words;
they conceive trouble and give birth to iniquity. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Jb 15:35; Ps 7:14; Is 33:11"}, {"pk": 4046620, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 59, "verse": 5, "text": "They hatch viper\u2019s eggs
and weave spider\u2019s webs.
Whoever eats their eggs will die;
crack one open, and a viper is hatched.
"}, {"pk": 4046621, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 59, "verse": 6, "text": "Their webs cannot become clothing,
and they cannot cover themselves with their works.
Their works are sinful works,
and violent acts are in their hands.
"}, {"pk": 4046622, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 59, "verse": 7, "text": "Their feet run after evil, \u24d1
and they rush to shed innocent blood. \u24d2
Their thoughts are sinful thoughts; \u24d3
ruin and wretchedness are in their paths.
", "comment": "\u24d2 Pr 1:16; 6:17
\u24d3 Mk 7:21-22
\u24d1 Rm 3:15-17"}, {"pk": 4046623, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 59, "verse": 8, "text": "They have not known the path of peace, \u24d4
and there is no justice in their ways.
They have made their roads crooked;
no one who walks on them will know peace. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Is 57:20-21
\u24d4 Lk 1:79"}, {"pk": 4046624, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 59, "verse": 9, "text": "Therefore justice is far from us,
and righteousness does not reach us.
We hope for light, but there is darkness;
for brightness, but we live in the night.
"}, {"pk": 4046625, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 59, "verse": 10, "text": "We grope along a wall like the blind;
we grope like those without eyes. \u24d6
We stumble at noon as though it were twilight;
we are like the dead among those who are healthy.
", "comment": "\u24d6 Dt 28:29; Jb 5:14"}, {"pk": 4046626, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 59, "verse": 11, "text": "We all growl like bears
and moan like doves. \u24d7
We hope for justice, but there is none;
for salvation, but it is far from us.
", "comment": "\u24d7 Is 38:14; Ezk 7:16"}, {"pk": 4046627, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 59, "verse": 12, "text": "For our transgressions have multiplied before you, \u24d8
and our sins testify against us. \u24d9
For our transgressions are with us,
and we know our iniquities: \u24da
", "comment": "\u24d9 Is 3:9; Jr 14:7; Hs 5:5
\u24da Is 13:11
\u24d8 Ezr 9:6"}, {"pk": 4046628, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 59, "verse": 13, "text": "transgression and deception against the LORD,
turning away from following our God,
speaking oppression and revolt,
conceiving and uttering lying words from the heart.
"}, {"pk": 4046629, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 59, "verse": 14, "text": "Justice is turned back,
and righteousness stands far off.
For truth has stumbled in the public square,
and honesty cannot enter.
"}, {"pk": 4046630, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 59, "verse": 15, "text": "Truth is missing,
and whoever turns from evil is plundered.
The LORD saw that there was no justice,
and he was offended.
"}, {"pk": 4046631, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 59, "verse": 16, "text": "He saw that there was no man\u2009\u2014
he was amazed that there was no one interceding; \u24db
so his own arm brought salvation,
and his own righteousness supported him.
", "comment": "\u24db Is 41:28; 63:5; Ezk 22:30"}, {"pk": 4046632, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 59, "verse": 17, "text": "He put on righteousness as body armor,
and a helmet of salvation on his head; \u24dc
he put on garments of vengeance for clothing,
and he wrapped himself in zeal as in a cloak. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dc Eph 6:14,17; 1Th 5:8
\u24dd Is 9:7; 37:32; Zch 1:14"}, {"pk": 4046633, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 59, "verse": 18, "text": "So he will repay according to their deeds: \u24d0
fury to his enemies,
retribution to his foes,
and he will repay the coasts and islands.
", "comment": "\u24d0 Jr 25:14; Rv 22:12"}, {"pk": 4046634, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 59, "verse": 19, "text": "They will fear the name of the LORD in the west
and his glory in the east; [1] \u24d1
for he will come like a rushing stream \u24d2
driven by the wind of the LORD.
", "comment": "[1] Lit sunrise
\u24d2 Is 30:28; 66:12
\u24d1 Ps 113:3"}, {"pk": 4046635, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 59, "verse": 20, "text": "\u201cThe Redeemer \u24d3 will come to Zion,
and to those in Jacob who turn from transgression.\u201d \u24d4 This is the LORD\u2019s declaration.
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ezk 18:30-31; Rm 11:26-27
\u24d3 Is 41:14; 43:14"}, {"pk": 4046636, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 59, "verse": 21, "text": "\u201cAs for me, this is my covenant with them,\u201d \u24d5 says the LORD: \u201cMy Spirit who is on you, and my words that I have put in your mouth, \u24d6 will not depart from your mouth, or from the mouths of your children, or from the mouths of your children\u2019s children, from now on and forever,\u201d says the LORD.", "comment": "\u24d5 Jr 31:31-34
\u24d6 Is 51:16"}, {"pk": 4046637, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 60, "verse": 1, "text": "Arise, shine, for your light has come, \u24d7
and the glory of the LORD shines over you. [1] \u24d8
", "comment": "[1] = Jerusalem
\u24d8 Is 40:5; 58:8; Mal 4:2
\u24d7 Is 9:2; 26:19; 30:26; 51:17; 52:2; Eph 5:14"}, {"pk": 4046638, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 60, "verse": 2, "text": "For look, darkness will cover the earth,
and total darkness the peoples;
but the LORD will shine over you,
and his glory will appear over you.
"}, {"pk": 4046639, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 60, "verse": 3, "text": "Nations will come to your light,
and kings to your shining brightness. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Is 42:6; 49:6; Rv 21:24"}, {"pk": 4046640, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 60, "verse": 4, "text": "Raise your eyes and look around:
they all gather and come to you;
your sons will come from far away,
and your daughters on the hips of nannies. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Is 49:18-22"}, {"pk": 4046641, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 60, "verse": 5, "text": "Then you will see and be radiant, \u24db
and your heart will tremble and rejoice, [2]
because the riches of the sea will become yours
and the wealth of the nations will come to you. \u24dc
", "comment": "[2] Lit expand
\u24db Ps 34:5
\u24dc Is 61:6"}, {"pk": 4046642, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 60, "verse": 6, "text": "Caravans of camels will cover your land [3] \u2009\u2014
young camels of Midian and Ephah\u2009\u2014
all of them will come from Sheba. \u24dd
They will carry gold and frankincense \u24d0
and proclaim the praises of the LORD.
", "comment": "\u24dd Gn 25:3; Ps 72:10
[3] Lit cover you
\u24d0 Mt 2:11"}, {"pk": 4046643, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 60, "verse": 7, "text": "All the flocks of Kedar will be gathered to you;
the rams of Nebaioth will serve you \u24d1
and go up on my altar as an acceptable sacrifice. \u24d2
I will glorify my beautiful house. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Is 60:13; Hg 2:7,9
\u24d2 Is 19:19; 56:7
\u24d1 Gn 25:13"}, {"pk": 4046644, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 60, "verse": 8, "text": "Who are these who fly like a cloud,
like doves to their shelters? \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Hs 11:11"}, {"pk": 4046645, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 60, "verse": 9, "text": "Yes, the coasts and islands will wait for me \u24d5
with the ships of Tarshish in the lead, \u24d6
to bring your children from far away, \u24d7
their silver and gold with them,
for the honor of the LORD your God,
the Holy One of Israel, \u24d8
who has glorified you. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d7 Is 14:2; 43:6; 49:22
\u24d9 Is 55:5
\u24d5 Is 51:5
\u24d6 Ps 48:7; Is 2:16
\u24d8 Is 1:4; 60:14"}, {"pk": 4046646, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 60, "verse": 10, "text": "Foreigners will rebuild your walls, \u24da
and their kings will serve you. \u24db
Although I struck you in my wrath,
yet I will show mercy to you with my favor. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Hab 3:2
\u24da Is 14:1-2; 61:5; Zch 6:15
\u24db Is 49:7,23; Rv 21:24"}, {"pk": 4046647, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 60, "verse": 11, "text": "Your city gates will always be open;
they will never be shut day or night
so that the wealth of the nations
may be brought into you, \u24dd
with their kings being led in procession.
", "comment": "\u24dd Rv 21:25-26"}, {"pk": 4046648, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 60, "verse": 12, "text": "For the nation and the kingdom
that will not serve you will perish;
those nations will be annihilated. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Zch 14:17-19"}, {"pk": 4046649, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 60, "verse": 13, "text": "The glory of Lebanon will come to you \u24d1 \u2009\u2014
its pine, elm, and cypress together \u24d2 \u2009\u2014
to beautify the place of my sanctuary,
and I will glorify my dwelling place. [4]
", "comment": "\u24d1 Is 35:2
[4] Lit glorify the place of my feet
\u24d2 Is 41:19"}, {"pk": 4046650, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 60, "verse": 14, "text": "The sons of your oppressors
will come and bow down to you; \u24d3
all who reviled you
will fall facedown at your feet. \u24d4
They will call you the City of the LORD,
Zion of the Holy One of Israel. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Is 1:26
\u24d3 Is 14:1-2; Zch 8:23
\u24d4 Is 49:23; Rv 3:9"}, {"pk": 4046651, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 60, "verse": 15, "text": "Instead of your being deserted and hated,
with no one passing through, \u24d6
I will make you an object of eternal pride, \u24d7
a joy from age to age.
", "comment": "\u24d7 Is 65:18
\u24d6 Is 34:10"}, {"pk": 4046652, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 60, "verse": 16, "text": "You will nurse on the milk of nations,
and nurse at the breast of kings; \u24d8
you will know that I, the LORD, am your Savior \u24d9
and Redeemer, \u24da the Mighty One of Jacob. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24da Is 41:14; 43:14
\u24d8 Is 49:23; 66:11-12
\u24d9 Is 43:3; 49:26
\u24db Gn 49:24; Ps 132:2,5; Is 49:26"}, {"pk": 4046653, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 60, "verse": 17, "text": "I will bring gold instead of bronze;
I will bring silver instead of iron,
bronze instead of wood,
and iron instead of stones.
I will appoint peace as your government
and righteousness as your overseers.
"}, {"pk": 4046654, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 60, "verse": 18, "text": "Violence will never again be heard of in your land; \u24dc
devastation and destruction
will be gone from your borders.
You will call your walls Salvation \u24dd
and your city gates Praise.
", "comment": "\u24dc Is 11:9
\u24dd Is 26:1"}, {"pk": 4046655, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 60, "verse": 19, "text": "The sun will no longer be your light by day,
and the brightness of the moon will not shine on you.
The LORD will be your everlasting light, \u24d0
and your God will be your splendor.
", "comment": "\u24d0 Zch 14:6-7; Rv 21:23; 22:5"}, {"pk": 4046656, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 60, "verse": 20, "text": "Your sun will no longer set,
and your moon will not fade;
for the LORD will be your everlasting light,
and the days of your sorrow will be over. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Is 35:10; 65:19; Rv 21:4"}, {"pk": 4046657, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 60, "verse": 21, "text": "All your people will be righteous; \u24d2
they will possess the land forever; \u24d3
they are the branch I planted,
the work of my [5] hands,
so that I may be glorified. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 37:9; Ezk 37:25
\u24d4 Is 61:3
\u24d2 Is 52:1
[5] LXX, DSS read his"}, {"pk": 4046658, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 60, "verse": 22, "text": "The least will become a thousand,
the smallest a mighty nation.
I am the LORD;
I will accomplish it quickly in its time.
"}, {"pk": 4046659, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 61, "verse": 1, "text": "The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on me, \u24d5
because the LORD has anointed me
to bring good news to the poor. \u24d6
He has sent me to heal [1] the brokenhearted,
to proclaim liberty to the captives
and freedom to the prisoners; \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d6 Lk 7:22
\u24d7 Is 42:7; 49:9
\u24d5 Is 11:2; 42:1; 48:16; Lk 4:18-19
[1] Lit bind up"}, {"pk": 4046660, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 61, "verse": 2, "text": "to proclaim the year of the LORD\u2019s favor, \u24d8
and the day of our God\u2019s vengeance; \u24d9
to comfort \u24da all who mourn,
", "comment": "\u24d8 Is 49:8
\u24da Is 40:1
\u24d9 Is 2:12; 13:6; 34:2,8"}, {"pk": 4046661, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 61, "verse": 3, "text": "to provide for those who mourn in Zion;
to give them a crown of beauty instead of ashes,
festive oil instead of mourning, \u24db
and splendid clothes instead of despair. [2]
And they will be called righteous trees,
planted by the LORD
to glorify him. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Is 60:21; Jr 17:7-8
\u24db Ps 45:7; Heb 1:9
[2] Lit a dim spirit"}, {"pk": 4046662, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 61, "verse": 4, "text": "They will rebuild the ancient ruins; \u24dd
they will restore the former devastations;
they will renew the ruined cities,
the devastations of many generations.
", "comment": "\u24dd Is 49:8; 58:12; Ezk 36:33; Am 9:14"}, {"pk": 4046663, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 61, "verse": 5, "text": "Strangers will stand and feed your flocks,
and foreigners will be your plowmen and vinedressers. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Is 14:2; 60:10"}, {"pk": 4046664, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 61, "verse": 6, "text": "But you will be called the LORD\u2019s priests; \u24d1
they will speak of you as ministers of our God;
you will eat the wealth of the nations,
and you will boast in their riches.
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ex 19:6; Is 66:21; 1Pt 2:5,9"}, {"pk": 4046665, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 61, "verse": 7, "text": "In place of your shame, you will have a double portion; \u24d2
in place of disgrace, they will rejoice over their share.
So they will possess double in their land, \u24d3
and eternal joy will be theirs.
", "comment": "\u24d3 Is 40:2; Zch 9:12
\u24d2 Is 54:4"}, {"pk": 4046666, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 61, "verse": 8, "text": "For I the LORD love justice; \u24d4
I hate robbery and injustice; [3]
I will faithfully reward my people
and make a permanent covenant \u24d5 with them.
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 11:7; Is 59:15
[3] Some Hb mss, DSS, LXX, Syr, Tg, Vg; other Hb mss read robbery with a burnt offering
\u24d5 Is 24:5; 55:3"}, {"pk": 4046667, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 61, "verse": 9, "text": "Their descendants will be known among the nations,
and their posterity among the peoples.
All who see them will recognize
that they are a people the LORD has blessed.
"}, {"pk": 4046668, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 61, "verse": 10, "text": "I rejoice greatly in the LORD,
I exult in my God;
for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation
and wrapped me in a robe of righteousness, \u24d6
as a groom wears a turban
and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d6 Is 49:18; 52:1; 59:17
\u24d7 Rv 21:2"}, {"pk": 4046669, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 61, "verse": 11, "text": "For as the earth produces its growth,
and as a garden enables what is sown to spring up,
so the Lord GOD will cause righteousness and praise
to spring up before all the nations. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Is 45:23-24; 60:18,21"}, {"pk": 4046670, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 62, "verse": 1, "text": "I will not keep silent because of Zion,
and I will not keep still because of Jerusalem, \u24d9
until her righteousness shines like a bright light \u24da
and her salvation, like a flaming torch.
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 83:1; Is 64:12; 65:6
\u24da Is 1:26; 58:8; 61:11"}, {"pk": 4046671, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 62, "verse": 2, "text": "Nations will see your righteousness \u24db
and all kings, your glory.
You will be given a new name
that the LORD\u2019s mouth will announce. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Is 60:14; Rv 2:17; 3:12
\u24db Is 60:3"}, {"pk": 4046672, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 62, "verse": 3, "text": "You will be a glorious crown in the LORD\u2019s hand,
and a royal diadem in the palm of your God\u2019s hand. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Is 28:5; Zch 9:16; 1Th 2:19"}, {"pk": 4046673, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 62, "verse": 4, "text": "You will no longer be called Deserted, \u24d0
and your land will not be called Desolate;
instead, you will be called My Delight Is in Her, [1]
and your land Married; [2] \u24d1
for the LORD delights in you,
and your land will be married.
", "comment": "[1] Or Hephzibah
[2] Or Beulah
\u24d0 Is 54:6-7; 60:15,18
\u24d1 Hs 2:19-20"}, {"pk": 4046674, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 62, "verse": 5, "text": "For as a young man marries a young woman,
so your sons will marry you;
and as a groom rejoices over his bride,
so your God will rejoice over you. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Is 65:19"}, {"pk": 4046675, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 62, "verse": 6, "text": "Jerusalem,
I have appointed watchmen on your walls; \u24d3
they will never be silent, day or night.
There is no rest for you,
who remind the LORD.
", "comment": "\u24d3 Is 52:8; Jr 6:17; Ezk 3:17; 33:7"}, {"pk": 4046676, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 62, "verse": 7, "text": "Do not give him rest
until he establishes and makes Jerusalem
the praise of the earth. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Is 60:18; Jr 33:9; Zph 3:19-20"}, {"pk": 4046677, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 62, "verse": 8, "text": "The LORD has sworn with his right hand
and his strong arm:
I will no longer give your grain
to your enemies for food, \u24d5
and foreigners will not drink the new wine
for which you have labored.
", "comment": "\u24d5 Lv 26:16; Dt 28:31,33; Jdg 6:3-6; Is 1:7; Jr 5:17"}, {"pk": 4046678, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 62, "verse": 9, "text": "For those who gather grain will eat it
and praise the LORD,
and those who harvest the grapes will drink the wine
in my holy courts.
"}, {"pk": 4046679, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 62, "verse": 10, "text": "Go out, go out through the city gates;
prepare a way for the people!
Build it up, build up the highway; \u24d6
clear away the stones!
Raise a banner for the peoples. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Is 11:10,12; 49:22
\u24d6 Is 11:16; 19:23; 35:8; 49:11; 57:14"}, {"pk": 4046680, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 62, "verse": 11, "text": "Look, the LORD has proclaimed
to the ends of the earth,
\u201cSay to Daughter Zion: \u24d8
Look, your salvation is coming,
his wages are with him, \u24d9
and his reward accompanies him.\u201d
", "comment": "\u24d9 Is 40:10; Rv 22:12
\u24d8 Zch 9:9; Mt 21:5"}, {"pk": 4046681, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 62, "verse": 12, "text": "And they will be called [3] the Holy People, \u24da
the LORD\u2019s Redeemed;
and you will be called Cared For,
A City Not Deserted.
", "comment": "[3] Lit will call them
\u24da Dt 7:6; Is 4:3; 1Pt 2:9"}, {"pk": 4046682, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 63, "verse": 1, "text": "Who is this coming from Edom \u24db
in crimson-stained garments from Bozrah\u2009\u2014
this one who is splendid in his apparel,
striding in his formidable [1] might?
It is I, proclaiming vindication, [2]
powerful to save.
", "comment": "[1] Syr, Vg read apparel, striding forward in
[2] Or righteousness
\u24db Ps 137:7; Is 34:5-6; Ezk 25:12-14; 35:1-15; Ob 1-14; Mal 1:2-5"}, {"pk": 4046683, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 63, "verse": 2, "text": "Why are your clothes red,
and your garments like one who treads a winepress? \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Rv 19:13-15"}, {"pk": 4046684, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 63, "verse": 3, "text": "I trampled the winepress alone,
and no one from the nations was with me.
I trampled them in my anger
and ground them underfoot in my fury;
their blood spattered my garments,
and all my clothes were stained.
"}, {"pk": 4046685, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 63, "verse": 4, "text": "For I planned the day of vengeance, \u24dd
and the year of my redemption [3] came.
", "comment": "\u24dd Is 34:8; 61:2; Jr 46:10
[3] Or blood retribution"}, {"pk": 4046686, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 63, "verse": 5, "text": "I looked, but there was no one to help, \u24d0
and I was amazed that no one assisted;
so my arm accomplished victory for me,
and my wrath assisted me.
", "comment": "\u24d0 Is 59:16"}, {"pk": 4046687, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 63, "verse": 6, "text": "I crushed nations in my anger;
I made them drunk with my wrath \u24d1
and poured out their blood on the ground. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d1 Is 29:9; 51:17; Jr 51:39
\u24d2 Rv 14:20"}, {"pk": 4046688, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 63, "verse": 7, "text": "I will make known the LORD\u2019s faithful love
and the LORD\u2019s praiseworthy acts,
because of all the LORD has done for us\u2009\u2014
even the many good things
he has done for the house of Israel,
which he did for them based on his compassion
and the abundance of his faithful love.
"}, {"pk": 4046689, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 63, "verse": 8, "text": "He said, \u201cThey are indeed my people,
children who will not be disloyal,\u201d
and he became their Savior.
"}, {"pk": 4046690, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 63, "verse": 9, "text": "In all their suffering, he suffered, [4] \u24d3
and the angel of his presence saved them.
He redeemed them
because of his love and compassion; \u24d4
he lifted them up and carried them
all the days of the past. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Dt 1:31; 32:10-12; Is 46:3
[4] Alt Hb tradition reads did not suffer
\u24d3 Jdg 10:16
\u24d4 Dt 7:7-8"}, {"pk": 4046691, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 63, "verse": 10, "text": "But they rebelled
and grieved his Holy Spirit. \u24d6
So he became their enemy
and fought against them.
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 51:11; 78:40; 106:33; Is 48:16; Ac 7:51; Eph 4:30"}, {"pk": 4046692, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 63, "verse": 11, "text": "Then he [5] remembered the days of the past,
the days of Moses and his people.
Where is he who brought them out of the sea
with the shepherds [6] of his flock?
Where is he who put his Holy Spirit among the flock?
", "comment": "[6] LXX, Tg, Syr read shepherd
[5] Or they"}, {"pk": 4046693, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 63, "verse": 12, "text": "He made his glorious strength
available at the right hand of Moses,
divided the water before them \u24d7
to make an eternal name for himself,
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ex 14:21; Ps 74:13"}, {"pk": 4046694, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 63, "verse": 13, "text": "and led them through the depths
like a horse in the wilderness,
so that they did not stumble.
"}, {"pk": 4046695, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 63, "verse": 14, "text": "Like cattle that go down into the valley,
the Spirit of the LORD gave them [7] rest.
You led your people this way
to make a glorious name for yourself.
", "comment": "[7] Lit him"}, {"pk": 4046696, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 63, "verse": 15, "text": "Look down from heaven and see \u24d8
from your lofty home\u2009\u2014\u2009holy and beautiful.
Where is your zeal and your might?
Your yearning [8] and your compassion
are withheld from me.
", "comment": "\u24d8 Dt 26:15; Ps 80:14
[8] Lit The agitation of your inward parts"}, {"pk": 4046697, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 63, "verse": 16, "text": "Yet you are our Father,
even though Abraham does not know us
and Israel doesn\u2019t recognize us.
You, LORD, are our Father;
your name is Our Redeemer \u24d9
from Ancient Times.
", "comment": "\u24d9 Is 41:14; 43:14"}, {"pk": 4046698, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 63, "verse": 17, "text": "Why, LORD, do you make us stray from your ways?
You harden our hearts so we do not fear [9] you. \u24da
Return, because of your servants,
the tribes of your heritage.
", "comment": "\u24da Is 6:10
[9] Lit our heart from fearing"}, {"pk": 4046699, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 63, "verse": 18, "text": "Your holy people had a possession [10]
for a little while,
but our enemies have trampled down
your sanctuary. \u24db
", "comment": "[10] Or Your people possessed your holy place
\u24db Ps 74:3-7; Is 64:11"}, {"pk": 4046700, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 63, "verse": 19, "text": "We have become like those you never ruled,
like those who did not bear your name. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Dt 28:10; Is 43:7; 65:1"}, {"pk": 4046701, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 64, "verse": 1, "text": "If only you would tear the heavens open
and come down, \u24dd
so that mountains would quake at your presence \u24d0 \u2009\u2014
", "comment": "\u24d0 Jdg 5:5; Ps 68:8; Nah 1:5
\u24dd Ex 19:18; Ps 18:9; 144:5"}, {"pk": 4046702, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 64, "verse": 2, "text": "just as fire kindles brushwood,
and fire boils water\u2009\u2014
to make your name known to your enemies,
so that nations will tremble at your presence!
"}, {"pk": 4046703, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 64, "verse": 3, "text": "When you did awesome works \u24d1
that we did not expect,
you who came down, \u24d2
and the mountains quaked at your presence.
", "comment": "\u24d2 Mc 1:3-4; Hab 3:13
\u24d1 Dt 10:21; 2Sm 7:23; Ps 65:5"}, {"pk": 4046704, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 64, "verse": 4, "text": "From ancient times no one has heard,
no one has listened to,
no eye has seen any God except you
who acts on behalf of the one who waits for him. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 1Co 2:9"}, {"pk": 4046705, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 64, "verse": 5, "text": "You welcome the one who joyfully does what is right;
they remember you in your ways.
But we have sinned, and you were angry.
How can we be saved if we remain in our sins? [1]
", "comment": "[1] Lit angry; in them continually and we will be saved; Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4046706, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 64, "verse": 6, "text": "All of us have become like something unclean,
and all our righteous acts are like a polluted [2] garment; \u24d4
all of us wither like a leaf, \u24d5
and our iniquities \u24d6 carry us away like the wind.
", "comment": "\u24d6 Is 13:11
\u24d4 Is 61:10; Php 3:7-9
[2] Lit menstrual
\u24d5 Ps 90:5-6; Is 1:30"}, {"pk": 4046707, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 64, "verse": 7, "text": "No one calls on your name,
striving to take hold of you.
For you have hidden your face from us \u24d7
and made us melt because of [3] [4] our iniquity.
", "comment": "\u24d7 Is 54:8
[3] LXX, Syr, Vg, Tg read and delivered us into the hand of
[4] Lit melt by the hand of"}, {"pk": 4046708, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 64, "verse": 8, "text": "Yet LORD, you are our Father; \u24d8
we are the clay, and you are our potter;
we all are the work of your hands. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Is 29:16; 45:9; Rm 9:20-21
\u24d8 Is 63:16"}, {"pk": 4046709, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 64, "verse": 9, "text": " LORD, do not be terribly angry
or remember our iniquity forever. \u24da
Please look\u2009\u2014\u2009all of us are your people!
", "comment": "\u24da Is 43:25; 57:17; Mc 7:18"}, {"pk": 4046710, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 64, "verse": 10, "text": "Your holy cities have become a wilderness;
Zion has become a wilderness,
Jerusalem a desolation. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Is 62:4"}, {"pk": 4046711, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 64, "verse": 11, "text": "Our holy and beautiful [5] temple,
where our fathers praised you,
has been burned down,
and all that was dear to us lies in ruins. \u24dc
", "comment": "[5] Or glorious; Is 60:7
\u24dc 2Kg 25:9; Ps 74:5-7; Is 63:18; Mt 23:38"}, {"pk": 4046712, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 64, "verse": 12, "text": " LORD, after all this, will you restrain yourself?
Will you keep silent and afflict us severely? \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Is 42:14"}, {"pk": 4046713, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 65, "verse": 1, "text": "\u201cI was sought by those who did not ask;
I was found by those who did not seek me.
I said, \u2018Here I am, here I am,\u2019
to a nation that did not call on [1] my name. \u24d0
", "comment": "[1] Or that was not called by
\u24d0 Is 63:19; Hs 1:10; Rm 10:20; Jms 2:7"}, {"pk": 4046714, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 65, "verse": 2, "text": "I spread out my hands all day long
to a rebellious people \u24d1
who walk in the path that is not good,
following their own thoughts.
", "comment": "\u24d1 Rm 10:21"}, {"pk": 4046715, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 65, "verse": 3, "text": "These people continually anger me
to my face,
sacrificing in gardens, \u24d2
burning incense on bricks,
", "comment": "\u24d2 Is 1:29; 66:17
[2] These vv. describe pagan worship."}, {"pk": 4046716, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 65, "verse": 4, "text": "sitting among the graves,
spending nights in secret places,
eating the meat of pigs, \u24d3
and putting polluted broth in their bowls. [2]
", "comment": "\u24d3 Lv 11:7; Is 66:3,17"}, {"pk": 4046717, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 65, "verse": 5, "text": "They say, \u2018Keep to yourself,
don\u2019t come near me, for I am too holy for you!\u2019
These practices are smoke in my nostrils,
a fire that burns all day long.
"}, {"pk": 4046718, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 65, "verse": 6, "text": "Look, it is written in front of me:
I will not keep silent, \u24d4 but I will repay; \u24d5
I will repay them fully [3]
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 50:3,21; Is 42:14; 64:12
[3] Lit repay into their lap
\u24d5 Jr 16:18"}, {"pk": 4046719, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 65, "verse": 7, "text": "for your iniquities and the iniquities \u24d6
of your [4] fathers together,\u201d
says the LORD.
\u201cBecause they burned incense on the mountains
and reproached me on the hills, \u24d7
I will reward them fully [5]
for their former deeds.\u201d
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ezk 20:27-28; Hs 9:10; Zch 8:14; Mal 3:7
[5] Lit reward into their lap
\u24d6 Is 13:11
[4] LXX, Syr read for their iniquities and the iniquities of their"}, {"pk": 4046720, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 65, "verse": 8, "text": "The LORD says this: \u201cAs the new wine is found in a bunch of grapes,
and one says, \u2018Don\u2019t destroy it,
for there\u2019s some good [6] in it,\u2019
so I will act because of my servants
and not destroy them all.
", "comment": "[6] Or there\u2019s a blessing"}, {"pk": 4046721, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 65, "verse": 9, "text": "I will produce descendants from Jacob, \u24d8
and heirs to my mountains from Judah;
my chosen \u24d9 ones will possess it,
and my servants will dwell there. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24d8 Jr 31:36-37
\u24da Is 49:8; 60:21; Am 9:11-15
\u24d9 Is 41:8"}, {"pk": 4046722, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 65, "verse": 10, "text": "Sharon will be a pasture for flocks, \u24db
and the Valley of Achor a place for herds to lie down, \u24dc
for my people who have sought me. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dc Jos 7:26; Hs 2:15
\u24db Is 33:9; 35:2
\u24dd Is 51:1"}, {"pk": 4046723, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 65, "verse": 11, "text": "But you who abandon the LORD,
who forget my holy mountain,
who prepare a table for Fortune
and fill bowls of mixed wine for Destiny, [7]
", "comment": "[7] Pagan gods"}, {"pk": 4046724, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 65, "verse": 12, "text": "I will destine you for the sword,
and all of you will kneel down to be slaughtered,
because I called and you did not answer,
I spoke and you did not hear;
you did what was evil in my sight
and chose what I did not delight in.\u201d \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 2Ch 36:15-16; Pr 1:24; Is 41:28; 50:2; 66:4; Jr 7:13"}, {"pk": 4046725, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 65, "verse": 13, "text": "Therefore, this is what the Lord GOD says: \u201cMy servants will eat,
but you will be hungry;
my servants will drink,
but you will be thirsty;
my servants will rejoice,
but you will be put to shame.
"}, {"pk": 4046726, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 65, "verse": 14, "text": "My servants will shout for joy from a glad heart,
but you will cry out from an anguished heart,
and you will lament out of a broken spirit.
"}, {"pk": 4046727, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 65, "verse": 15, "text": "You will leave your name behind
as a curse for my chosen ones, \u24d1
and the Lord GOD will kill you;
but he will give his servants another name. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d1 Jr 24:9; 25:18; Zch 8:13
\u24d2 Is 62:2"}, {"pk": 4046728, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 65, "verse": 16, "text": "Whoever asks for a blessing in the land
will ask for a blessing by the God of truth, \u24d3
and whoever swears in the land
will swear by the God of truth.
For the former troubles will be forgotten
and hidden from my sight.
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 31:5; 2Co 1:20; Rv 3:7,14"}, {"pk": 4046729, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 65, "verse": 17, "text": "\u201cFor I will create a new heaven and a new earth; \u24d4
the past events will not be remembered or come to mind.
", "comment": "\u24d4 Is 66:22; 2Pt 3:13; Rv 21:1"}, {"pk": 4046730, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 65, "verse": 18, "text": "Then be glad and rejoice forever
in what I am creating;
for I will create Jerusalem to be a joy
and its people to be a delight.
"}, {"pk": 4046731, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 65, "verse": 19, "text": "I will rejoice in Jerusalem
and be glad in my people.
The sound of weeping and crying
will no longer be heard in her. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Is 25:8; 30:19; 35:10; 51:11; Rv 7:17; 21:4"}, {"pk": 4046732, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 65, "verse": 20, "text": "In her, a nursing infant will no longer live
only a few days, [8]
or an old man not live out his days.
Indeed, the one who dies at a hundred years old
will be mourned as a young man, [9]
and the one who misses a hundred years
will be considered cursed. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ec 8:12-13; Is 3:11; 22:14
[8] Lit her, no longer infant of days
[9] Lit the youth of a hundred years will die"}, {"pk": 4046733, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 65, "verse": 21, "text": "People will build houses and live in them;
they will plant vineyards and eat their fruit. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Jos 24:13; Is 37:30; Jr 29:5,28; Ezk 28:26; Zph 1:13"}, {"pk": 4046734, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 65, "verse": 22, "text": "They will not build and others live in them;
they will not plant and others eat.
For my people\u2019s lives will be
like the lifetime of a tree. \u24d8
My chosen ones will fully enjoy
the work of their hands.
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 92:12-14"}, {"pk": 4046735, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 65, "verse": 23, "text": "They will not labor without success \u24d9
or bear children destined for disaster,
for they will be a people blessed by the LORD
along with their descendants. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24d9 Dt 28:3-12; Is 55:2
\u24da Is 61:9"}, {"pk": 4046736, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 65, "verse": 24, "text": "Even before they call, I will answer; \u24db
while they are still speaking, I will hear.
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 91:15; Is 55:6; 58:9; Dn 9:20-23; 10:12"}, {"pk": 4046737, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 65, "verse": 25, "text": "The wolf and the lamb will feed together, [10]
and the lion will eat straw like cattle, \u24dc
but the serpent\u2019s food will be dust! \u24dd
They will not do what is evil or destroy
on my entire holy mountain,\u201d \u24d0
says the LORD.
", "comment": "[10] Lit as one
\u24d0 Is 11:9; 27:13; 56:7
\u24dd Gn 3:14; Mc 7:17
\u24dc Is 11:6-9"}, {"pk": 4046738, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 66, "verse": 1, "text": "This is what the LORD says: Heaven \u24d1 is my throne, \u24d2
and earth is my footstool. \u24d3
Where could you possibly build a house for me?
And where would my resting place be? \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 2Sm 7:5; 1Kg 8:27; Jr 23:24
\u24d1 Ac 7:49-50
\u24d2 Ps 11:4; Mt 5:34-35; 23:22
\u24d3 1Ch 28:2; Ps 99:5"}, {"pk": 4046739, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 66, "verse": 2, "text": "My hand made all these things,
and so they all came into being. This is the LORD\u2019s declaration. I will look favorably on this kind of person:
one who is humble, \u24d5 submissive [1] in spirit, \u24d6
and trembles at my word.
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 86:1; Pr 16:19; Mt 11:29
\u24d6 Ps 34:18; Mt 5:3; 1Tm 2:11
[1] Lit broken"}, {"pk": 4046740, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 66, "verse": 3, "text": "One person slaughters an ox, another kills a person;
one person sacrifices a lamb, another breaks a dog\u2019s neck;
one person offers a grain offering, another offers pig\u2019s blood;
one person offers incense, another praises an idol\u2009\u2014
all these have chosen their ways
and delight in their abhorrent practices. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Am 5:21-25"}, {"pk": 4046741, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 66, "verse": 4, "text": "So I will choose their punishment,
and I will bring on them what they dread
because I called and no one answered;
I spoke and they did not listen;
they did what was evil in my sight
and chose what I did not delight in. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 2Kg 21:2,6; Is 59:7; 65:12; Jr 7:30"}, {"pk": 4046742, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 66, "verse": 5, "text": "You who tremble at his word, \u24d9
hear the word of the LORD: \u24da
\u201cYour brothers who hate and exclude you
for my name\u2019s sake have said, \u24db
\u2018Let the LORD be glorified
so that we can see your joy!\u2019
But they will be put to shame.\u201d \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Is 26:11; 44:9; 65:13
\u24d9 Ezr 9:4; 10:3
\u24da Is 28:14
\u24db Mt 5:10-12; 10:22; Jn 9:34; 15:18-20"}, {"pk": 4046743, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 66, "verse": 6, "text": "A sound of uproar from the city!
A voice from the temple\u2009\u2014
the voice of the LORD,
paying back his enemies what they deserve! \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Is 59:18; 65:6; Jl 3:7"}, {"pk": 4046744, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 66, "verse": 7, "text": "Before Zion was in labor, she gave birth;
before she was in pain, she delivered a boy.
"}, {"pk": 4046745, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 66, "verse": 8, "text": "Who has heard of such a thing?
Who has seen such things?
Can a land be born in one day
or a nation be delivered in an instant?
Yet as soon as Zion was in labor,
she gave birth to her sons.
"}, {"pk": 4046746, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 66, "verse": 9, "text": "\u201cWill I bring a baby to the point of birth
and not deliver it?\u201d
says the LORD;
\u201cor will I who deliver, close the womb?\u201d
says your God.
"}, {"pk": 4046747, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 66, "verse": 10, "text": "Be glad for Jerusalem and rejoice over her,
all who love her. \u24d0
Rejoice greatly with her,
all who mourn over her\u2009\u2014
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 122:6; 137:6; Is 65:18"}, {"pk": 4046748, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 66, "verse": 11, "text": "so that you may nurse and be satisfied
from her comforting breast
and drink deeply and delight yourselves
from her glorious breasts.
"}, {"pk": 4046749, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 66, "verse": 12, "text": "For this is what the LORD says: I will make peace flow to her like a river, \u24d1
and the wealth [2] of nations like a flood; \u24d2
you will nurse and be carried on her hip \u24d3
and bounced on her lap.
", "comment": "[2] Or glory
\u24d3 Is 60:4-5
\u24d2 Is 61:6
\u24d1 Ps 72:3,7; Is 48:18"}, {"pk": 4046750, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 66, "verse": 13, "text": "As a mother comforts her son,
so I will comfort you, \u24d4
and you will be comforted in Jerusalem.
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 86:17; Is 40:1; 49:13; 51:13; 52:9; 2Co 1:3-4"}, {"pk": 4046751, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 66, "verse": 14, "text": "You will see, you will rejoice,
and you [3] will flourish like grass; \u24d5
then the LORD\u2019s power will be revealed to his servants,
but he will show his wrath against his enemies.
", "comment": "[3] Lit your bones
\u24d5 Ps 72:16; Pr 11:28; Is 58:11"}, {"pk": 4046752, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 66, "verse": 15, "text": "Look, the LORD will come with fire \u24d6 \u2009\u2014
his chariots are like the whirlwind \u24d7 \u2009\u2014
to execute his anger with fury
and his rebuke with flames of fire.
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 68:17; Is 5:28; Hab 3:8
\u24d6 Is 33:14; Mal 3:1-2; 2Th 1:7-8; 2Pt 3:7"}, {"pk": 4046753, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 66, "verse": 16, "text": "For the LORD will execute judgment
on all people \u24d8 with his fiery sword,
and many will be slain by the LORD.
", "comment": "\u24d8 Gn 6:12; Jr 12:12; 25:31; Ezk 20:48; 21:4-5"}, {"pk": 4046754, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 66, "verse": 17, "text": "\u201cThose who dedicate and purify themselves to enter the groves \u24d9 following their leader, [4] eating meat from pigs, vermin, [5] and rats, will perish together.\u201d This is the LORD\u2019s declaration.", "comment": "[4] Hb obscure
[5] Lit abhorrent things
\u24d9 Is 65:3-5"}, {"pk": 4046755, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 66, "verse": 18, "text": "\u201cKnowing [6] their works and their thoughts, I have come to gather all nations and languages; \u24da they will come and see my glory.", "comment": "\u24da Is 45:22-25; Jr 3:17
[6] LXX, Syr; MT omits Knowing"}, {"pk": 4046756, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 66, "verse": 19, "text": "I will establish a sign among them, and I will send survivors from them to the nations\u2009\u2014\u2009to Tarshish, Put, [7] Lud (who are archers), Tubal, Javan, \u24db and the coasts and islands far away\u2009\u2014\u2009who have not heard about me or seen my glory. And they will proclaim my glory among the nations. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc 1Ch 16:24; Ps 96:3
[7] LXX; MT reads Pul
\u24db Gn 10:2,5; 1Kg 10:22; Jr 46:9; Ezk 27:10,13"}, {"pk": 4046757, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 66, "verse": 20, "text": "They will bring all your brothers from all the nations as a gift to the LORD on horses and chariots, in litters, and on mules and camels, to my holy mountain Jerusalem,\u201d \u24dd says the LORD, \u201cjust as the Israelites bring an offering in a clean vessel to the house of the LORD.", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 2:6; Is 56:7; Ezk 20:40; Jl 3:17"}, {"pk": 4046758, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 66, "verse": 21, "text": "I will also take some of them as priests and Levites,\u201d \u24d0 says the LORD.", "comment": "\u24d0 Ex 19:6; Is 61:6; 1Pt 2:5,9; Rv 1:6"}, {"pk": 4046759, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 66, "verse": 22, "text": "\u201cFor just as the new heavens and the new earth, \u24d1
which I will make,
will remain before me\u201d\u2009\u2014 this is the LORD\u2019s declaration\u2009\u2014 \u201cso your offspring and your name will remain.
", "comment": "\u24d1 Is 65:17; Heb 12:26-27; 2Pt 3:13; Rv 21:1"}, {"pk": 4046760, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 66, "verse": 23, "text": "All mankind will come to worship me
from one New Moon to another
and from one Sabbath to another,\u201d
says the LORD.
"}, {"pk": 4046761, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 23, "chapter": 66, "verse": 24, "text": "\u201cAs they leave, they will see the dead bodies of those who have rebelled against me; \u24d2 for their worm \u24d3 will never die, their fire will never go out, \u24d4 and they will be a horror to all mankind.\u201d \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Dn 12:2
\u24d2 Is 1:2; 5:25; 34:3
\u24d3 Jb 7:5; Is 14:11
\u24d4 Mk 9:48"}, {"pk": 4046762, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 1, "verse": 1, "text": "The words of Jeremiah, \u24d6 the son of Hilkiah, one of the priests living in Anathoth \u24d7 in the territory of Benjamin.", "comment": "\u24d7 Jos 21:18; 1Kg 2:26; Jr 32:7
\u24d6 2Ch 35:25; 36:12; Ezr 1:1; Dn 9:2; Mt 2:17; 16:14; 27:9"}, {"pk": 4046763, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 1, "verse": 2, "text": "The word of the LORD came to him in the thirteenth year of the reign of Josiah \u24d8 son of Amon, king of Judah.", "comment": "\u24d8 2Kg 21:24; 22:1; Jr 25:3; 36:2; Zph 1:1"}, {"pk": 4046764, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 1, "verse": 3, "text": "It also came throughout the days of Jehoiakim \u24d9 son of Josiah, king of Judah, until the fifth month of the eleventh year of Zedekiah \u24da son of Josiah, king of Judah, when the people of Jerusalem went into exile.", "comment": "\u24d9 2Kg 23:34; 24:2; 1Ch 3:15; Jr 22:18; 25:1; 35:1
\u24da 2Kg 24:17-20; 1Ch 3:16; Jr 21:1; 27:1; 39:2"}, {"pk": 4046765, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 1, "verse": 4, "text": "The word of the LORD came to me:"}, {"pk": 4046766, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 1, "verse": 5, "text": "I chose you before I formed you in the womb;
I set you apart before you were born. \u24db
I appointed you a prophet to the nations. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24db 1Sm 1:22; Ps 22:9-10; 139:13-16; Is 44:2; 49:1-6; Lk 1:15; Gl 1:15
\u24dc Jr 25:15-26"}, {"pk": 4046767, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 1, "verse": 6, "text": "But I protested, \u201cOh no, Lord GOD! Look, I don\u2019t know how to speak \u24dd since I am only a youth.\u201d \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 1Kg 3:7
\u24dd Ex 4:10; 1Co 2:1-5"}, {"pk": 4046768, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 1, "verse": 7, "text": "Then the LORD said to me: Do not say, \u201cI am only a youth,\u201d \u24d1
for you will go to everyone I send you to
and speak whatever I tell you. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d1 1Tm 4:12
\u24d2 Dt 18:18; Jr 1:17; Ezk 2:7"}, {"pk": 4046769, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 1, "verse": 8, "text": "Do not be afraid of anyone, \u24d3
for I will be with you to rescue you. \u24d4 This is the LORD\u2019s declaration.
", "comment": "\u24d4 Gn 26:3; 31:3; Ex 3:12; Is 43:2; Jr 15:20
\u24d3 Ezk 2:6"}, {"pk": 4046770, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 1, "verse": 9, "text": "Then the LORD reached out his hand, touched my mouth, \u24d5 and told me: I have now filled your mouth with my words. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d5 Is 6:7
\u24d6 Is 51:16"}, {"pk": 4046771, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 1, "verse": 10, "text": "See, I have appointed you today
over nations and kingdoms
to uproot and tear down,
to destroy and demolish, \u24d7
to build and plant. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d7 2Co 10:4-5
\u24d8 Jr 12:14-17; 18:7,9; 19:7; 24:6; 31:28; Col 2:6-7"}, {"pk": 4046772, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 1, "verse": 11, "text": "Then the word of the LORD came to me, asking, \u201cWhat do you see, Jeremiah?\u201d \u24d9 I replied, \u201cI see a branch of an almond tree.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d9 Jr 24:3; Am 8:2; Zch 4:2"}, {"pk": 4046773, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 1, "verse": 12, "text": "The LORD said to me, \u201cYou have seen correctly, for I watch over [1] my word to accomplish it.\u201d \u24da", "comment": "[1] In Hb, the word for almond tree sounds like the word for watch over
\u24da Jr 31:28; Php 1:6"}, {"pk": 4046774, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 1, "verse": 13, "text": "Again the word of the LORD came to me asking, \u201cWhat do you see?\u201d And I replied, \u201cI see a boiling pot, \u24db its lip tilted from the north to the south.\u201d", "comment": "\u24db Ezk 24:3"}, {"pk": 4046775, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 1, "verse": 14, "text": "Then the LORD said to me, \u201cDisaster will be poured out [2] from the north \u24dc on all who live in the land.", "comment": "[2] LXX reads will boil
\u24dc Jr 4:6,20; 6:1; 15:12; 47:2; 50:3,9,41; 51:48"}, {"pk": 4046776, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 1, "verse": 15, "text": "Indeed, I am about to summon all the clans and kingdoms of the north.\u201d \u24dd This is the LORD\u2019s declaration. They will come, and each king will set up his throne
at the entrance to Jerusalem\u2019s gates.
They will attack all her surrounding walls
and all the other cities of Judah.
", "comment": "\u24dd Jr 25:9"}, {"pk": 4046777, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 1, "verse": 16, "text": "\u201cI will pronounce my judgments against them for all the evil they did when they abandoned me to burn incense to other gods and to worship the works of their own hands. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Ex 20:3; Is 37:19; 44:15; Ac 7:41"}, {"pk": 4046778, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 1, "verse": 17, "text": "\u201cNow, get ready. Stand up and tell them everything that I command you. Do not be intimidated by them \u24d1 or I will cause you to cower before them.", "comment": "\u24d1 Ezk 2:6-7; 1Th 2:2"}, {"pk": 4046779, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 1, "verse": 18, "text": "Today, I am the one who has made you a fortified city, \u24d2 an iron pillar, and bronze walls \u24d3 against the whole land\u2009\u2014\u2009against the kings of Judah, its officials, its priests, and the population.", "comment": "\u24d2 Jr 15:20
\u24d3 Jr 6:27; Ezk 3:8-9"}, {"pk": 4046780, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 1, "verse": 19, "text": "They will fight against you but never prevail over you, \u24d4 since I am with you to rescue you.\u201d \u24d5 This is the LORD\u2019s declaration.", "comment": "\u24d5 Jr 1:6
\u24d4 Ps 129:2"}, {"pk": 4046781, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 2, "verse": 1, "text": "The word of the LORD came to me:"}, {"pk": 4046782, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 2, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cGo and announce directly to Jerusalem that this is what the LORD says: I remember the loyalty of your youth, \u24d6
your love as a bride\u2009\u2014
how you followed me in the wilderness,
in a land not sown.
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ezk 16:8,60; Hs 2:15; Rv 2:4"}, {"pk": 4046783, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 2, "verse": 3, "text": "Israel was holy to the LORD, \u24d7
the firstfruits of his harvest. \u24d8
All who ate of it found themselves guilty; \u24d9
disaster came on them.\u201d This is the LORD\u2019s declaration.
", "comment": "\u24d7 Dt 7:6
\u24d9 Gn 12:3; Ps 105:14-15; Is 41:11
\u24d8 Jms 1:18"}, {"pk": 4046784, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 2, "verse": 4, "text": "Hear the word of the LORD, house of Jacob
and all families of the house of Israel.
"}, {"pk": 4046785, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 2, "verse": 5, "text": "This is what the LORD says:
What fault did your fathers find in me \u24da
that they went so far from me,
followed worthless idols, \u24db
and became worthless themselves? \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24da Is 5:4; Mc 6:3
\u24dc Ps 115:8; Hs 9:10; Rm 1:21
\u24db 2Kg 17:15; Jr 2:25; Hs 2:5"}, {"pk": 4046786, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 2, "verse": 6, "text": "They stopped asking, \u201cWhere is the LORD \u24dd
who brought us from the land of Egypt,
who led us through the wilderness, \u24d0
through a land of deserts and ravines,
through a land of drought and darkness, [1]
a land no one traveled through
and where no one lived?\u201d
", "comment": "\u24dd Jdg 6:13; Jb 35:10
[1] Or shadow of death
\u24d0 Dt 8:15; 32:10"}, {"pk": 4046787, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 2, "verse": 7, "text": "I brought you to a fertile land \u24d1
to eat its fruit and bounty,
but after you entered, you defiled my land; \u24d2
you made my inheritance \u24d3 detestable.
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ex 3:8; Dt 8:7-10; Jr 4:26
\u24d3 Jr 16:18
\u24d2 Nm 35:33; Ezk 36:17"}, {"pk": 4046788, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 2, "verse": 8, "text": "The priests quit asking, \u201cWhere is the LORD?\u201d
The experts in the law no longer knew me, \u24d4
and the rulers \u24d5 rebelled against me.
The prophets prophesied by [2] Baal \u24d6
and followed useless idols. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d6 Jr 2:23; 9:14
\u24d7 Hab 2:8
\u24d4 Hs 4:6; Mal 2:7; Lk 11:52
\u24d5 Jr 23:1-4; Ezk 34
[2] = in the name of"}, {"pk": 4046789, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 2, "verse": 9, "text": "Therefore, I will bring a case against you again. This is the LORD\u2019s declaration. I will bring a case against your children\u2019s children. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ex 20:5; Is 3:13; Mc 6:1-8"}, {"pk": 4046790, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 2, "verse": 10, "text": "Cross over to the coasts of Cyprus [3] \u24d9 and take a look.
Send someone to Kedar \u24da and consider carefully;
see if there has ever been anything like this:
", "comment": "[3] Lit to the islands of Kittim
\u24da Ps 120:5
\u24d9 Gn 10:4; Nm 24:24; Is 23:1,12; Am 6:2; Ac 13:4"}, {"pk": 4046791, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 2, "verse": 11, "text": "Has a nation ever exchanged its gods? \u24db
(But they were not gods! \u24dc)
Yet my people have exchanged their [4] Glory
for useless idols. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24db Mc 4:5
\u24dc Jr 16:20; Gl 4:8
[4] Alt Hb tradition reads my
\u24dd Ps 106:20; Hs 4:7; Rm 1:23; 1Pt 1:18"}, {"pk": 4046792, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 2, "verse": 12, "text": "Be appalled at this, heavens; \u24d0
be shocked and utterly desolated! This is the LORD\u2019s declaration.
", "comment": "\u24d0 Dt 32:1; Is 1:2; Mc 6:1"}, {"pk": 4046793, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 2, "verse": 13, "text": "For my people have committed a double evil:
They have abandoned me, \u24d1
the fountain of living water, \u24d2
and dug cisterns for themselves\u2009\u2014\u2009
cracked cisterns that cannot hold water. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Is 55:2; Gl 1:6-7
\u24d1 Jdg 10:13
\u24d2 Ps 36:9; Jr 17:13; Jn 4:10"}, {"pk": 4046794, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 2, "verse": 14, "text": "Is Israel a slave?
Was he born into slavery? [5]
Why else has he become a prey?
", "comment": "[5] Lit born of a house"}, {"pk": 4046795, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 2, "verse": 15, "text": "The young lions have roared at him; \u24d4
they have roared loudly.
They have laid waste his land. \u24d5
His cities are in ruins, without inhabitants.
", "comment": "\u24d5 Is 1:7
\u24d4 Is 5:29"}, {"pk": 4046796, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 2, "verse": 16, "text": "The men of Memphis and Tahpanhes \u24d6
have also broken your skull.
", "comment": "\u24d6 Jr 44:1; 46:14,19; Ezk 30:13,16,18"}, {"pk": 4046797, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 2, "verse": 17, "text": "Have you not brought this on yourself \u24d7
by abandoning the LORD your God
while he was leading you along the way?
", "comment": "\u24d7 Jr 4:18"}, {"pk": 4046798, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 2, "verse": 18, "text": "Now what will you gain
by traveling along the way to Egypt \u24d8
to drink the water of the Nile? [6]
What will you gain
by traveling along the way to Assyria \u24d9
to drink the water of the Euphrates? \u24da
", "comment": "[6] Lit of Shihor
\u24da Is 8:7
\u24d8 Is 30:1-2; 31:1
\u24d9 Hs 7:11"}, {"pk": 4046799, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 2, "verse": 19, "text": "Your own evil will discipline you; \u24db
your own apostasies will reprimand you.
Recognize [7] how evil and bitter \u24dc it is
for you to abandon the LORD your God
and to have no fear of me. This is the declaration of the Lord GOD of Armies.
", "comment": "\u24db Is 3:9; Hs 5:5
\u24dc Jr 4:18
[7] Lit Know and see"}, {"pk": 4046800, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 2, "verse": 20, "text": "For long ago I [8] broke your yoke; \u24dd
I [9] tore off your chains.
You insisted, \u201cI will not serve!\u201d
On every high hill
and under every green tree \u24d0
you lay down like a prostitute. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ezk 16:28; Hs 2:5
[9] LXX reads you
\u24d0 Dt 12:2; 1Kg 14:23; 2Kg 17:10; Is 57:5; Jr 3:6; Ezk 6:13; Hs 4:13
[8] LXX reads you
\u24dd Lv 26:13; Is 10:27; Nah 1:13"}, {"pk": 4046801, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 2, "verse": 21, "text": "I planted you, a choice vine \u24d2
from the very best seed.
How then could you turn into
a degenerate, foreign vine? \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Is 5:4
\u24d2 Gn 49:11; Ps 80:8; Is 5:2"}, {"pk": 4046802, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 2, "verse": 22, "text": "Even if you wash with lye
and use a great amount of bleach, [10] \u24d4
the stain of your iniquity is still in front of me. \u24d5 This is the Lord GOD\u2019s declaration.
", "comment": "[10] Lit cleansing agent
\u24d5 Ps 90:8
\u24d4 Ps 51:2,7; Mal 3:2; Eph 5:26"}, {"pk": 4046803, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 2, "verse": 23, "text": "How can you protest, \u201cI am not defiled;
I have not followed the Baals\u201d? \u24d6
Look at your behavior in the valley;
acknowledge what you have done. \u24d7
You are a swift young camel
twisting and turning on her way,
", "comment": "\u24d6 Jr 2:8; 9:14
\u24d7 Gn 3:13; 1Sm 15:13; Pr 28:13; Jr 3:13; 1Jn 1:8"}, {"pk": 4046804, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 2, "verse": 24, "text": "a wild donkey \u24d8 at home [11] in the wilderness.
She sniffs the wind in the heat of her desire.
Who can control her passion?
All who look for her will not become weary;
they will find her in her mating season. [12]
", "comment": "[11] Lit donkey taught
\u24d8 Jb 39:5; Hs 8:9
[12] Lit her month"}, {"pk": 4046805, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 2, "verse": 25, "text": "Keep your feet from going bare
and your throat from thirst.
But you say, \u201cIt\u2019s hopeless; \u24d9
I love strangers, \u24da
and I will continue to follow them.\u201d
", "comment": "\u24d9 Jr 18:12
\u24da Dt 32:16; Jr 3:13"}, {"pk": 4046806, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 2, "verse": 26, "text": "Like the shame of a thief when he is caught,
so the house of Israel has been put to shame. \u24db
They, their kings, their officials,
their priests, and their prophets \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24db Jr 2:36; 6:15; 8:9,12; Rm 6:21
\u24dc Ezr 9:7"}, {"pk": 4046807, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 2, "verse": 27, "text": "say to a tree, \u201cYou are my father,\u201d
and to a stone, \u201cYou gave birth to me.\u201d
For they have turned their back to me
and not their face, \u24dd
yet in their time of disaster \u24d0 they beg,
\u201cRise up and save us!\u201d
", "comment": "\u24d0 Jdg 10:9-10; Is 26:16
\u24dd 2Ch 29:6; Jr 18:17; 32:33; Ezk 8:16"}, {"pk": 4046808, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 2, "verse": 28, "text": "But where are your gods you made for yourself?
Let them rise up and save you \u24d1
in your time of disaster if they can,
for your gods are as numerous as your cities, Judah.
", "comment": "\u24d1 Dt 32:37-38; Jdg 10:14; Is 45:20"}, {"pk": 4046809, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 2, "verse": 29, "text": "Why do you bring a case against me? \u24d2
All of you have rebelled against me. This is the LORD\u2019s declaration.
", "comment": "\u24d2 Jr 2:9"}, {"pk": 4046810, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 2, "verse": 30, "text": "I have struck down your children in vain;
they would not accept discipline. \u24d3
Your own sword has devoured your prophets \u24d4
like a ravaging lion.
", "comment": "\u24d4 Mt 23:34
\u24d3 Pr 3:11; Is 1:5; 9:13; Jr 5:3; 17:23; 32:33; Am 4:10"}, {"pk": 4046811, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 2, "verse": 31, "text": "Evil generation,
pay attention to the word of the LORD!
Have I been a wilderness to Israel
or a land of dense darkness? \u24d5
Why do my people claim,
\u201cWe will go where we want; [13]
we will no longer come to you\u201d?
", "comment": "\u24d5 Jr 50:12; Hs 2:3
[13] Or \u201cWe have taken control, or \u201cWe can roam"}, {"pk": 4046812, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 2, "verse": 32, "text": "Can a young woman forget her jewelry \u24d6
or a bride her wedding sash?
Yet my people have forgotten me \u24d7
for countless days.
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 106:21; Jr 13:25; 18:15; Ezk 22:12; 23:35; Hs 8:14
\u24d6 Is 61:10"}, {"pk": 4046813, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 2, "verse": 33, "text": "How skillfully you pursue love;
you also teach evil women your ways.
"}, {"pk": 4046814, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 2, "verse": 34, "text": "Moreover, your skirts are stained
with the blood of the innocent poor. \u24d8
You did not catch them breaking and entering. \u24d9
But in spite of all these things
", "comment": "\u24d8 2Kg 21:16; 24:4; Ps 106:38; Jr 19:4; 22:3,17
\u24d9 Ex 22:2"}, {"pk": 4046815, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 2, "verse": 35, "text": "you claim, \u201cI am innocent. \u24da
His anger is sure to turn away from me.\u201d
But I will certainly judge you
because you have said, \u201cI have not sinned.\u201d \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Pr 28:13; 1Jn 1:8,10
\u24da Jb 33:9"}, {"pk": 4046816, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 2, "verse": 36, "text": "How unstable you are, \u24dc
constantly changing your ways!
You will be put to shame by Egypt \u24dd
just as you were put to shame by Assyria.
", "comment": "\u24dc Jms 1:8
\u24dd Is 30:3"}, {"pk": 4046817, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 2, "verse": 37, "text": "Moreover, you will be led out from here
with your hands on your head \u24d0
since the LORD has rejected those you trust; \u24d1
you will not succeed even with their help. [14]
", "comment": "\u24d0 2Sm 13:19
[14] Lit with them
\u24d1 1Sm 15:23,26; 2Kg 17:20; Jr 7:29"}, {"pk": 4046818, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 3, "verse": 1, "text": "If [1] a man divorces his wife
and she leaves him to marry another,
can he ever return to her? \u24d2
Wouldn\u2019t such a land [2] become totally defiled?
But you!
You have prostituted yourself with many partners \u24d3 \u2009\u2014
can you return to me? \u24d4 This is the LORD\u2019s declaration.
", "comment": "\u24d2 Dt 24:1-4
[1] One Hb ms, LXX, Syr; other Hb mss read Saying: If
[2] LXX reads woman
\u24d3 Ezk 16:26,28
\u24d4 Hs 2:7"}, {"pk": 4046819, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 3, "verse": 2, "text": "Look to the barren heights \u24d5 and see.
Where have you not been immoral?
You sat waiting for them beside the highways \u24d6
like a nomad in the desert.
You have defiled the land
with your prostitution and wickedness. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d6 Gn 38:14; Pr 7:10-12; Ezk 16:25
\u24d5 Dt 12:2; Ezk 16:52
\u24d7 Nm 14:33"}, {"pk": 4046820, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 3, "verse": 3, "text": "This is why the showers haven\u2019t come \u24d8 \u2009\u2014
why there has been no spring rain.
You have the brazen look \u24d9 of a prostitute [3]
and refuse to be ashamed. \u24da
", "comment": "[3] Lit have a prostitute\u2019s forehead
\u24d9 Ezk 3:7-8
\u24da Jr 6:15; 8:12
\u24d8 Zch 14:7"}, {"pk": 4046821, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 3, "verse": 4, "text": "Haven\u2019t you recently called to me, \u201cMy Father. \u24db
You were my friend in my youth. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24db Ex 4:22; Is 1:2; 64:8; Hs 11:1; Gl 4:6
\u24dc Ps 71:17; Hs 2:15"}, {"pk": 4046822, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 3, "verse": 5, "text": "Will he bear a grudge forever? \u24dd
Will he be endlessly infuriated?\u201d
This is what you have said,
but you have done the evil things
you are capable of.
", "comment": "\u24dd Lv 19:18; Ps 103:9; Is 57:16; Nah 1:2"}, {"pk": 4046823, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 3, "verse": 6, "text": "In the days of King Josiah the LORD asked me, \u201cHave you seen what unfaithful Israel has done? She has ascended every high hill and gone under every green tree to prostitute herself there. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Jr 2:20"}, {"pk": 4046824, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 3, "verse": 7, "text": "I thought, \u2018After she has done all these things, she will return to me.\u2019\u2009 \u24d1 But she didn\u2019t return, and her treacherous sister Judah \u24d2 saw it.", "comment": "\u24d2 Ezk 16:46
\u24d1 Hs 14:1"}, {"pk": 4046825, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 3, "verse": 8, "text": "I [4] observed that it was because unfaithful Israel had committed adultery that I had sent her away and had given her a certificate of divorce. \u24d3 Nevertheless, her treacherous sister Judah was not afraid but also went and prostituted herself. \u24d4", "comment": "[4] One Hb ms, Syr read She
\u24d4 Ezk 23:11
\u24d3 Dt 24:1-4; Is 50:1; Hs 2:2"}, {"pk": 4046826, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 3, "verse": 9, "text": "Indifferent to [5] her prostitution, she defiled the land and committed adultery with stones \u24d5 and trees. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d5 Is 57:6
\u24d6 Dt 28:36; Jr 2:27; Ezk 20:32; Hab 2:19; Rv 9:20
[5] Lit From the lightness of"}, {"pk": 4046827, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 3, "verse": 10, "text": "Yet in spite of all this, her treacherous sister Judah didn\u2019t return to me with all her heart \u24d7 \u2009\u2014\u2009only in pretense.\u201d This is the LORD\u2019s declaration.", "comment": "\u24d7 Hs 7:14"}, {"pk": 4046828, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 3, "verse": 11, "text": "The LORD announced to me, \u201cUnfaithful Israel has shown herself more righteous than treacherous Judah. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Ezk 16:51-52; 23:11"}, {"pk": 4046829, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 3, "verse": 12, "text": "Go, proclaim these words to the north, and say, \u2018Return, unfaithful Israel. \u24d9 This is the LORD\u2019s declaration. I will not look on you with anger, [6]
for I am unfailing in my love. \u24da This is the LORD\u2019s declaration. I will not be angry forever. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 103:9; Is 57:16; Mc 7:18
[6] Lit not cause my face to fall on you
\u24da Ps 86:5; 145:17
\u24d9 Pr 28:13"}, {"pk": 4046830, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 3, "verse": 13, "text": "Only acknowledge your guilt \u24dc \u2009\u2014
you have rebelled against the LORD your God. \u24dd
You have scattered your favors to strangers
under every green tree \u24d0
and have not obeyed me. This is the LORD\u2019s declaration.
", "comment": "\u24dd 2Kg 18:20; Is 36:5; Jr 2:29
\u24dc Lv 26:40; 1Jn 1:9
\u24d0 Dt 12:2; 2Kg 16:4; 2Ch 28:4; Is 57:5; Jr 2:20; 3:6,13; Ezk 20:47"}, {"pk": 4046831, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 3, "verse": 14, "text": "\u201c\u2018Return, you faithless children \u24d1 \u2009\u2014\u2009this is the LORD\u2019s declaration\u2009\u2014\u2009for I am your master, [7] \u24d2 and I will take you, \u24d3 one from a city and two from a family, and I will bring you to Zion.", "comment": "\u24d1 Hs 14:1
[7] Or husband
\u24d2 Hs 2:16-17
\u24d3 Hs 2:19-20"}, {"pk": 4046832, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 3, "verse": 15, "text": "I will give you shepherds who are loyal to me, [8] \u24d4 and they will shepherd you with knowledge and skill.", "comment": "[8] Lit shepherds according to my heart
\u24d4 1Sm 13:14; Jr 23:4; Ezk 34:23; Ac 20:28; Eph 4:11"}, {"pk": 4046833, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 3, "verse": 16, "text": "When you multiply and increase in the land, \u24d5 in those days\u2009\u2014\u2009this is the LORD\u2019s declaration\u2009\u2014\u2009no one will say again, \u201cThe ark of the LORD\u2019s covenant.\u201d \u24d6 It will never come to mind, and no one will remember or miss it. Another one will not be made. [9]", "comment": "\u24d5 Gn 1:28; Ex 1:12
[9] Or It will no longer be done
\u24d6 Ex 37:1-9; Dt 31:24-29; 1Kg 8:6"}, {"pk": 4046834, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 3, "verse": 17, "text": "At that time Jerusalem will be called The LORD\u2019s Throne, \u24d7 and all the nations will be gathered to it, \u24d8 to the name of the LORD in Jerusalem. \u24d9 They will cease to follow the stubbornness of their evil hearts.", "comment": "\u24d7 Ezk 43:7; Rv 22:1,3
\u24d9 Dt 12:5
\u24d8 Is 2:2-4; 43:9; 56:6-7; 66:18; Jr 16:19"}, {"pk": 4046835, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 3, "verse": 18, "text": "In those days the house of Judah will join with the house of Israel, \u24da and they will come together from the land of the north to the land I have given your ancestors to inherit.\u2019\u201d \u24db", "comment": "\u24da Is 11:12-13; Jr 50:4-5; Ezk 37:15-22; Hs 11:1
\u24db Am 9:15"}, {"pk": 4046836, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 3, "verse": 19, "text": "I thought, \u201cHow I long to make you my sons
and give you a desirable land,
the most beautiful inheritance \u24dc of all the nations.\u201d
I thought, \u201cYou will call me \u2018My Father\u2019
and never turn away from me.\u201d
", "comment": "\u24dc Dt 32:8-9; Ps 16:6; Lm 2:15; Ezk 20:6,15"}, {"pk": 4046837, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 3, "verse": 20, "text": "However, as a woman may betray her lover, [10]
so you have betrayed \u24dd me, house of Israel. This is the LORD\u2019s declaration.
", "comment": "\u24dd Ex 21:8-9; Is 48:8; Hs 1:2; 5:7; 6:7
[10] Lit friend"}, {"pk": 4046838, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 3, "verse": 21, "text": "A sound is heard on the barren heights:
the children of Israel weeping and begging for mercy,
for they have perverted their way;
they have forgotten the LORD their God. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Is 17:10"}, {"pk": 4046839, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 3, "verse": 22, "text": "Return, you faithless children.
I will heal your unfaithfulness. \u24d1
\u201cHere we are, coming to you,
for you are the LORD our God.
", "comment": "\u24d1 Is 57:18; Hs 5:15\u20146:3; 14:1-3"}, {"pk": 4046840, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 3, "verse": 23, "text": "Surely, falsehood comes from the hills,
commotion from the mountains, \u24d2
but the salvation of Israel
is only in the LORD our God. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 121:1-2
\u24d3 Ps 3:8; Jr 17:5-8"}, {"pk": 4046841, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 3, "verse": 24, "text": "From the time of our youth
the shameful one [11] has consumed
what our fathers have worked for\u2009\u2014
their flocks and their herds,
their sons and their daughters.
", "comment": "[11] = Baal"}, {"pk": 4046842, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 3, "verse": 25, "text": "Let us lie down in our shame;
let our disgrace cover us. \u24d4
We have sinned against the LORD our God, \u24d5
both we and our fathers,
from the time of our youth even to this day. \u24d6
We have not obeyed the LORD our God.\u201d
", "comment": "\u24d4 Jb 8:22; Ezr 9:6
\u24d6 Ezr 9:7; Ezk 2:3
\u24d5 Is 64:5; Jr 8:14; 14:7,20; Lm 3:42; 5:16; Dn 9:5"}, {"pk": 4046843, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 4, "verse": 1, "text": "If you return, [1] Israel\u2009\u2014 this is the LORD\u2019s declaration\u2009\u2014 you will return to me, \u24d7
if you remove your abhorrent idols \u24d8
from my presence
and do not waver,
", "comment": "\u24d7 Zch 1:3
[1] Or Repent
\u24d8 Jr 7:30; 16:18; 32:34"}, {"pk": 4046844, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 4, "verse": 2, "text": "then you can swear, \u201cAs the LORD lives,\u201d \u24d9
in truth, \u24da in justice, and in righteousness, \u24db
then the nations will be blessed [2] by him \u24dc
and will pride themselves in him. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dc Gn 26:3-4
\u24dd Gn 12:1-3; 18:18; 22:18; 1Co 1:31
\u24d9 Dt 6:13; 10:20; Jr 5:2
\u24da Is 65:16
\u24db Hs 2:19
[2] Or will bless themselves"}, {"pk": 4046845, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 4, "verse": 3, "text": "For this is what the LORD says to the men of Judah and Jerusalem: Break up the unplowed ground; \u24d0
do not sow among the thorns. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Mt 13:7
\u24d0 Hs 10:12"}, {"pk": 4046846, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 4, "verse": 4, "text": "Circumcise yourselves to the LORD;
remove the foreskin of your hearts, \u24d2
men of Judah and residents of Jerusalem.
Otherwise, my wrath will break out like fire
and burn with no one to extinguish it \u24d3
because of your evil deeds.
", "comment": "\u24d2 Gn 17:14; Dt 10:16; Jr 9:25; Rm 2:28-29
\u24d3 Is 1:31; Jr 21:12; Am 5:6; Mal 4:1"}, {"pk": 4046847, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 4, "verse": 5, "text": "Declare in Judah, proclaim in Jerusalem, and say: Blow the ram\u2019s horn throughout the land. \u24d4
Cry out loudly and say:
Assemble yourselves,
and let\u2019s flee to the fortified cities.
", "comment": "\u24d4 Jr 6:1; Hs 5:8; Jl 2:1; 1Th 4:16-17"}, {"pk": 4046848, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 4, "verse": 6, "text": "Lift up a signal flag toward Zion. \u24d5
Run for cover! Don\u2019t stand still!
For I am bringing disaster from the north\u2009\u2014
a crushing blow. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Is 14:31; 41:25; Jr 1:13; 4:20; 6:1; 15:12; 47:2; 50:3,9,41; 51:48; Ezk 26:7
\u24d5 Is 62:10"}, {"pk": 4046849, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 4, "verse": 7, "text": "A lion has gone up from his thicket; \u24d7
a destroyer of nations has set out.
He has left his lair
to make your land a waste.
Your cities will be reduced to uninhabited ruins. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Is 1:7; 6:11
\u24d7 Ps 10:9; 17:12; Is 5:29; Jr 2:15; 5:6; 25:38; 49:19; 50:17,44"}, {"pk": 4046850, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 4, "verse": 8, "text": "Because of this, put on sackcloth;
mourn and wail, \u24d9
for the LORD\u2019s burning anger \u24da
has not turned away from us.
", "comment": "\u24d9 Jl 1:13
\u24da Nm 25:4; Ps 78:49"}, {"pk": 4046851, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 4, "verse": 9, "text": "\u201cOn that day\u201d\u2009\u2014\u2009this is the LORD\u2019s declaration\u2009\u2014\u2009\u201cthe king and the officials will lose their courage. The priests will tremble in fear, and the prophets will be scared speechless.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4046852, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 4, "verse": 10, "text": "I said, \u201cOh no, Lord GOD, you have certainly deceived \u24db this people and Jerusalem, by announcing, \u2018You will have peace,\u2019 \u24dc while a sword is at [3] our throats.\u201d", "comment": "\u24db 1Kg 22:22; Ezk 14:9; 2Th 2:11
[3] Lit sword touches
\u24dc Jr 6:14; 23:17"}, {"pk": 4046853, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 4, "verse": 11, "text": "\u201cAt that time it will be said to this people and to Jerusalem, \u2018A searing wind \u24dd blows from the barren heights in the wilderness on the way to my dear [4] people. It comes not to winnow or to sift;", "comment": "[4] Lit to the daughter of my
\u24dd Ezk 17:10"}, {"pk": 4046854, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 4, "verse": 12, "text": "a wind too strong for this comes at my call. [5] Now I will also pronounce judgments against them.\u2019\u201d \u24d0", "comment": "[5] Lit comes for me
\u24d0 Jr 1:16; Ezk 5:8"}, {"pk": 4046855, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 4, "verse": 13, "text": "Look, he advances like clouds; \u24d1
his chariots are like a storm. \u24d2
His horses are swifter than eagles. \u24d3
Woe to us, for we are ruined! \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Lm 5:16
\u24d1 Rv 1:7
\u24d2 Is 5:28; 66:15
\u24d3 2Sm 1:23; Jb 9:26; Lm 4:19"}, {"pk": 4046856, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 4, "verse": 14, "text": "Wash the evil from your heart, \u24d5 Jerusalem,
so that you will be delivered.
How long will you harbor
malicious thoughts? \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 119:113
\u24d5 Ps 51:2,7; Is 1:16; Jr 2:22; Ti 3:5; Jms 4:8"}, {"pk": 4046857, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 4, "verse": 15, "text": "For a voice announces from Dan,
proclaiming malice from Mount Ephraim.
"}, {"pk": 4046858, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 4, "verse": 16, "text": "Warn the nations: Look!
Proclaim to Jerusalem:
Those who besiege are coming
from a distant land; \u24d7
they raise their voices
against the cities of Judah.
", "comment": "\u24d7 Is 39:3"}, {"pk": 4046859, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 4, "verse": 17, "text": "They have her surrounded \u24d8
like those who guard a field,
because she has rebelled against me. \u24d9 This is the LORD\u2019s declaration.
", "comment": "\u24d9 Is 1:20
\u24d8 2Kg 25:1-4"}, {"pk": 4046860, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 4, "verse": 18, "text": "Your way and your actions
have brought this on you. \u24da
This is your punishment. It is very bitter,
because it has reached your heart!
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 107:17; Pr 1:31; Jr 7:3,5; 17:10; 18:11; 23:22; 25:5; 26:3,13; 32:19; Hs 4:9; 12:2; Zch 1:4,6"}, {"pk": 4046861, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 4, "verse": 19, "text": "My anguish, my anguish! [6] I writhe in agony!
Oh, the pain in [7] my heart! \u24db
My heart pounds;
I cannot be silent.
For you, my soul,
have heard the sound of the ram\u2019s horn\u2009\u2014
the shout of battle.
", "comment": "[7] Lit the walls of
\u24db Is 16:11; Hab 3:16; Rm 9:1-2
[6] Lit My inner parts, my inner parts"}, {"pk": 4046862, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 4, "verse": 20, "text": "Disaster after disaster \u24dc is reported
because the whole land is destroyed.
Suddenly my tents are destroyed,
my tent curtains, in a moment.
", "comment": "\u24dc Ezk 7:26"}, {"pk": 4046863, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 4, "verse": 21, "text": "How long must I see the signal flag
and hear the sound of the ram\u2019s horn?
"}, {"pk": 4046864, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 4, "verse": 22, "text": "\u201cFor my people are fools;
they do not know me.
They are foolish children,
without understanding. \u24dd
They are skilled in doing what is evil,
but they do not know how to do what is good.\u201d \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Rm 16:19
\u24dd Ps 82:5; Is 1:3"}, {"pk": 4046865, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 4, "verse": 23, "text": "I looked at the earth,
and it was formless and empty. \u24d1
I looked to the heavens,
and their light was gone. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d1 Gn 1:2; Jb 26:7; Is 45:18
\u24d2 Is 5:30; 13:10"}, {"pk": 4046866, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 4, "verse": 24, "text": "I looked at the mountains,
and they were quaking; \u24d3
all the hills shook.
", "comment": "\u24d3 Jdg 5:5; Ps 46:1-3"}, {"pk": 4046867, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 4, "verse": 25, "text": "I looked, and there was no human being, \u24d4
and all the birds of the sky had fled. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Zph 1:3
\u24d4 Gn 2:5"}, {"pk": 4046868, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 4, "verse": 26, "text": "I looked, and the fertile field \u24d6 was a wilderness. \u24d7
All its cities were torn down
because of the LORD
and his burning anger. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 76:7
\u24d6 Jr 2:7
\u24d7 Ps 107:34"}, {"pk": 4046869, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 4, "verse": 27, "text": "For this is what the LORD says: The whole land will be a desolation, \u24d9
but I will not finish it off. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Neh 9:31; Jr 5:10,18; Rm 11:1-7
\u24d9 Is 6:11"}, {"pk": 4046870, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 4, "verse": 28, "text": "Because of this, the earth will mourn; \u24db
the skies above will grow dark. \u24dc
I have spoken; I have planned,
and I will not relent or turn back from it. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Nm 23:19; Is 46:11; 48:15; Ezk 37:14
\u24db Jr 8:13; 14:2; Hs 4:3
\u24dc Ps 105:28; Is 13:10; 50:3; Ezk 30:18"}, {"pk": 4046871, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 4, "verse": 29, "text": "Every city flees \u24d0
at the sound of the horseman and the archer.
They enter the thickets
and climb among the rocks. \u24d1
Every city is abandoned;
no inhabitant is left.
", "comment": "\u24d1 Is 2:19-21
\u24d0 2Kg 25:4"}, {"pk": 4046872, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 4, "verse": 30, "text": "And you, devastated one, what are you doing \u24d2
that you dress yourself in scarlet,
that you adorn yourself with gold jewelry,
that you enhance your eyes with makeup? \u24d3
You beautify yourself for nothing.
Your lovers reject you; \u24d4
they intend to take your life. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d2 Is 10:3
\u24d3 2Kg 9:30
\u24d4 Jr 30:14; Lm 1:19
\u24d5 Ezk 23:9-10,22"}, {"pk": 4046873, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 4, "verse": 31, "text": "I hear a cry like a woman in labor, \u24d6
a cry of anguish like one bearing her first child.
The cry of Daughter Zion gasping for breath,
stretching out her hands: \u24d7
\u201cWoe is me, for my life is weary
because of the murderers!\u201d
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 48:6; Is 13:8; 21:3; 42:14; Jr 6:24; 13:21; 22:23; 30:6; 50:43; Mc 4:9-10; 1Th 5:3
\u24d7 Is 1:15"}, {"pk": 4046874, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 5, "verse": 1, "text": "Roam \u24d8 through the streets of Jerusalem.
Investigate; [1]
search in her squares.
If you find one person, \u24d9
any who acts justly,
who pursues faithfulness,
then I will forgive her. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Gn 18:26-32
[1] Lit See and know
\u24d9 Ps 14:1-3; Ezk 22:30; Rm 3:10
\u24d8 2Ch 16:9"}, {"pk": 4046875, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 5, "verse": 2, "text": "When they say, \u201cAs the LORD lives,\u201d \u24db
they are swearing falsely. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Lv 19:12; Is 48:1; Jr 7:9
\u24db Jr 4:2"}, {"pk": 4046876, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 5, "verse": 3, "text": " LORD, don\u2019t your eyes look for faithfulness? \u24dd
You have struck them, but they felt no pain. \u24d0
You finished them off,
but they refused to accept discipline. \u24d1
They made their faces harder than rock, \u24d2
and they refused to return. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d1 Pr 27:22
\u24d3 Hs 11:5
\u24dd 2Ch 16:9; Ps 51:6
\u24d0 Pr 23:35
\u24d2 Ezk 3:7-9"}, {"pk": 4046877, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 5, "verse": 4, "text": "Then I thought: They are just the poor;
they have been foolish.
For they don\u2019t understand the way of the LORD, \u24d4
the justice of their God. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Mc 3:1
\u24d4 Gn 18:19; 2Kg 17:26; 21:22; Ps 95:10; Jr 8:7; Hs 4:6"}, {"pk": 4046878, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 5, "verse": 5, "text": "I will go to the powerful
and speak to them.
Surely they know the way of the LORD,
the justice of their God. \u24d6
However, these also had broken the yoke
and torn off the chains. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 103:7
\u24d7 Ps 2:3; Jr 2:20"}, {"pk": 4046879, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 5, "verse": 6, "text": "Therefore, a lion from the forest will strike them down. \u24d8
A wolf from arid plains will ravage them.
A leopard \u24d9 stalks their cities.
Anyone who leaves them will be torn to pieces
because their rebellious acts are many, \u24da
their unfaithful deeds numerous. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Jr 3:6,8,11-12,22; 14:7; 30:15; Am 5:12
\u24d8 2Kg 17:26; Jr 4:7; 25:38
\u24d9 Hs 13:7; Rv 13:2
\u24da Is 59:12"}, {"pk": 4046880, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 5, "verse": 7, "text": "Why should I forgive you?
Your children have abandoned me
and sworn by those who are not gods. \u24dc
I satisfied their needs, yet they committed adultery; \u24dd
they gashed themselves \u24d0 at the [2] prostitute\u2019s house.
", "comment": "\u24dc Dt 32:21; Jos 23:7; Gl 4:8
\u24dd Hs 4:10
[2] Or adultery and trooped to the, or adultery and lodged at the; Hb obscure
\u24d0 1Kg 18:24"}, {"pk": 4046881, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 5, "verse": 8, "text": "They are well-fed, [3] eager [4] stallions, \u24d1
each neighing \u24d2 after someone else\u2019s wife. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ezk 23:20
[3] Lit well-equipped; Hb obscure
[4] Lit early-rising; Hb obscure
\u24d2 Jr 13:27
\u24d3 Ex 20:14; Ezk 22:11"}, {"pk": 4046882, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 5, "verse": 9, "text": "Should I not punish them for these things? \u24d4 This is the LORD\u2019s declaration. Should I not avenge myself \u24d5
on such a nation as this?
", "comment": "\u24d4 Jr 5:29; 8:10; 9:9
\u24d5 Dt 32:35; Heb 10:30"}, {"pk": 4046883, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 5, "verse": 10, "text": "Go up among her vineyard terraces and destroy them, \u24d6
but do not finish them off. \u24d7
Prune away her shoots,
for they do not belong to the LORD. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d7 Jr 4:27
\u24d8 Hs 1:9
\u24d6 2Kg 24:2"}, {"pk": 4046884, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 5, "verse": 11, "text": "They, the house of Israel and the house of Judah,
have dealt very treacherously with me. \u24d9 This is the LORD\u2019s declaration.
", "comment": "\u24d9 Is 21:2; 24:16; 48:8; Hs 6:7"}, {"pk": 4046885, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 5, "verse": 12, "text": "They have contradicted the LORD
and insisted, \u201cIt won\u2019t happen. [5] \u24da
Harm won\u2019t come to us;
we won\u2019t see sword or famine.\u201d
", "comment": "\u24da Is 28:15; Jr 23:17
[5] Lit \u201cHe does not exist"}, {"pk": 4046886, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 5, "verse": 13, "text": "The prophets become only wind,
for the LORD\u2019s word is not in them.
This will in fact happen to them.
"}, {"pk": 4046887, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 5, "verse": 14, "text": "Therefore, this is what the Lord GOD of Armies says: Because you have spoken this word,
I am going to make my words
become fire in your mouth. \u24db
These people are the wood,
and the fire will consume them. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Zch 12:6
\u24db Hs 6:5; Rv 11:5"}, {"pk": 4046888, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 5, "verse": 15, "text": "I am about to bring a nation
from far away against you, \u24dd
house of Israel. This is the LORD\u2019s declaration. It is an established nation,
an ancient nation,
a nation whose language you do not know
and whose speech you do not understand. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24dd Is 10:3; 13:5; 30:27; Jr 4:16
\u24d0 Dt 28:49; Is 28:11; 33:19; 1Co 14:21"}, {"pk": 4046889, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 5, "verse": 16, "text": "Their quiver is like an open grave; \u24d1
they are all warriors.
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 5:9; Rm 3:13"}, {"pk": 4046890, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 5, "verse": 17, "text": "They will consume your harvest and your food. \u24d2
They will consume your sons and your daughters.
They will consume your flocks and your herds.
They will consume your vines and your fig trees.
With the sword they will destroy
your fortified cities \u24d3 in which you trust.
", "comment": "\u24d3 Hs 8:14
\u24d2 Lv 26:16; Dt 28:31,33,51"}, {"pk": 4046891, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 5, "verse": 18, "text": "\u201cBut even in those days\u201d\u2009\u2014\u2009this is the LORD\u2019s declaration\u2009\u2014\u2009\u201cI will not finish you off. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 2Ch 12:12; Jr 4:27; 5:10; 30:11; Ezk 11:13; 20:17; Rm 11:1-5"}, {"pk": 4046892, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 5, "verse": 19, "text": "When people ask, \u2018For what offense has the LORD our God done all these things to us?\u2009\u2019 You will respond to them, \u2018Just as you abandoned me \u24d5 and served foreign gods in your land, so will you serve strangers in a land that is not yours.\u2019\u2009 \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Dt 4:27-28; 28:47-48
\u24d5 Dt 28:20; 29:24-25; 31:16; Jdg 2:12; 1Sm 8:8; 1Kg 9:8-9; Is 1:4,28; Jr 1:16; 2:13,17,19; 16:11; 17:13"}, {"pk": 4046893, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 5, "verse": 20, "text": "\u201cDeclare this in the house of Jacob; proclaim it in Judah, saying:"}, {"pk": 4046894, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 5, "verse": 21, "text": "Hear this,
you foolish and senseless [6] people. \u24d7
They have eyes, but they don\u2019t see.
They have ears, but they don\u2019t hear. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 115:5-6; 135:16-17; Is 6:9; 42:20; Ezk 12:2; Mt 13:14; Mk 8:18
[6] Lit without heart
\u24d7 Dt 32:6"}, {"pk": 4046895, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 5, "verse": 22, "text": "Do you not fear me? This is the LORD\u2019s declaration. Do you not tremble before me,
the one who set the sand as the boundary of the sea,
an enduring barrier that it cannot cross? \u24d9
The waves surge, but they cannot prevail.
They roar but cannot pass over it.
", "comment": "\u24d9 Jb 26:10; 38:10-11; Ps 104:9; Pr 8:29"}, {"pk": 4046896, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 5, "verse": 23, "text": "But these people have stubborn and rebellious hearts. \u24da
They have turned aside and have gone away.
", "comment": "\u24da Dt 21:18,20; Ps 78:8; Is 1:5; Heb 3:12"}, {"pk": 4046897, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 5, "verse": 24, "text": "They have not said to themselves,
\u2018Let\u2019s fear the LORD our God, \u24db
who gives the seasonal rains, both autumn and spring, \u24dc
who guarantees to us the fixed weeks of the harvest.\u2019
", "comment": "\u24db Pr 9:10; Hs 6:1
\u24dc Dt 11:14; Jl 2:23; Mt 5:45"}, {"pk": 4046898, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 5, "verse": 25, "text": "Your guilty acts have diverted these things from you.
Your sins have withheld my bounty from you, \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Is 59:2"}, {"pk": 4046899, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 5, "verse": 26, "text": "for wicked men live among my people.
They watch like hunters [7] lying in wait. [8] \u24d0
They set a trap; \u24d1
they catch men.
", "comment": "[7] Lit hunters of birds
[8] Hb obscure
\u24d0 Pr 1:11
\u24d1 Ps 10:9"}, {"pk": 4046900, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 5, "verse": 27, "text": "Like a cage full of birds,
so their houses are full of deceit. \u24d2
Therefore they have grown powerful and rich.
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 10:7; 50:19; Is 3:14; 5:18; 30:12; Jr 8:5; Zph 1:9; Ac 13:10; Rm 1:29"}, {"pk": 4046901, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 5, "verse": 28, "text": "They have become fat \u24d3 and sleek.
They have also excelled in evil matters.
They have not taken up cases,
such as the case of the fatherless, so they might prosper,
and they have not defended the rights of the needy. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d3 Dt 32:15
\u24d4 Dt 24:14; Jb 29:16; 30:25; 31:19; Ps 82:3-4; 140:12; Pr 14:31; 31:9; Is 1:23; Zch 7:10; Ac 4:34"}, {"pk": 4046902, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 5, "verse": 29, "text": "Should I not punish them for these things? This is the LORD\u2019s declaration. Should I not avenge myself \u24d5
on such a nation as this?
", "comment": "\u24d5 Jr 5:9; 8:19; Heb 10:30"}, {"pk": 4046903, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 5, "verse": 30, "text": "An appalling, horrible thing
has taken place in the land. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Hs 6:10"}, {"pk": 4046904, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 5, "verse": 31, "text": "The prophets prophesy falsely, \u24d7
and the priests rule by their own authority.
My people love it like this.
But what will you do at the end of it? \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d7 Jr 6:13; 8:10; 14:14; 20:6; 23:14,25-26,32; 27:10,14-16; 28:15; 29:9,21,31; Lm 2:14; Zch 13:3
\u24d8 Dt 32:29; Is 10:3"}, {"pk": 4046905, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 6, "verse": 1, "text": "\u201cRun for cover \u24d9
out of Jerusalem, Benjaminites.
Sound the ram\u2019s horn \u24da in Tekoa; \u24db
raise a smoke signal \u24dc over Beth-haccherem, [1]
for disaster threatens from the north, \u24dd
even a crushing blow.
", "comment": "\u24dc Jdg 20:38,40; Neh 3:14
\u24dd Jr 1:13; 4:6,20; 6:22; 15:12; 47:2; 50:3,9,41; 51:48
\u24d9 Ex 9:19; Is 10:31; Jr 4:6
\u24da Jr 4:5; 51:27; Am 3:6
\u24db 2Sm 14:2; 2Ch 11:6; 20:20
[1] = House of the Vineyard"}, {"pk": 4046906, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 6, "verse": 2, "text": "Though she is beautiful and delicate,
I will destroy [2] Daughter Zion.
", "comment": "[2] Or silence"}, {"pk": 4046907, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 6, "verse": 3, "text": "Shepherds and their flocks will come against her;
they will pitch their tents all around her. \u24d0
Each will pasture his own portion.
", "comment": "\u24d0 Jr 4:17"}, {"pk": 4046908, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 6, "verse": 4, "text": "Set them apart for war \u24d1 against her;
rise up, let\u2019s attack at noon.
Woe to us, for the day is passing;
the evening shadows grow long.
", "comment": "\u24d1 Jr 51:27; Mc 3:5"}, {"pk": 4046909, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 6, "verse": 5, "text": "Rise up, let\u2019s attack by night.
Let us destroy her fortresses.\u201d
"}, {"pk": 4046910, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 6, "verse": 6, "text": "For this is what the LORD of Armies says: Cut down the trees; \u24d2
raise a siege ramp against Jerusalem.
This city must be punished.
There is nothing but oppression within her. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Is 30:12; 59:9-15; Jr 22:17; Ezk 22:7,12,29; Am 3:9; Hab 1:3
\u24d2 Dt 20:19-20"}, {"pk": 4046911, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 6, "verse": 7, "text": "As a well gushes out its water,
so she pours out her evil. [3]
Violence and destruction \u24d4 resound in her.
Sickness and wounds keep coming to my attention.
", "comment": "[3] Or well keeps its water fresh, so she keeps her evil fresh
\u24d4 Jr 20:8; Am 3:10; Hab 1:3"}, {"pk": 4046912, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 6, "verse": 8, "text": "Be warned, Jerusalem,
or I will turn away from you; \u24d5
I will make you a desolation,
a land without inhabitants. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Jr 9:11; 25:9; 29:18; 34:22; Ezk 30:12
\u24d5 Ezk 23:18; Hs 9:12"}, {"pk": 4046913, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 6, "verse": 9, "text": "This is what the LORD of Armies says: Glean the remnant of Israel \u24d7
as thoroughly as a vine.
Pass your hand once more like a grape gatherer
over the branches.
", "comment": "\u24d7 Is 10:20; Jr 31:7; Ezk 9:8; 11:13; Mc 2:12; Zph 3:13"}, {"pk": 4046914, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 6, "verse": 10, "text": "Who can I speak to and give such a warning [4]
that they will listen?
Look, their ear is uncircumcised, [5] \u24d8
so they cannot pay attention.
See, the word of the LORD has become contemptible to them\u2009\u2014
they find no pleasure in it. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d8 Lv 26:41; Jr 9:26; Ezk 44:7,9
\u24d9 1Sm 15:23; Jr 8:9
[5] They are unresponsive to God.
[4] Or and bear witness"}, {"pk": 4046915, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 6, "verse": 11, "text": "But I am full of the LORD\u2019s wrath;
I am tired of holding it back. \u24da
Pour it out on the children in the street, \u24db
on the gathering of young men as well.
For both husband and wife will be captured,
the old with the very old. [6]
", "comment": "\u24db Jr 9:21
\u24da Jr 20:9; Hs 5:10
[6] Lit with fullness of days"}, {"pk": 4046916, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 6, "verse": 12, "text": "Their houses will be turned over to others, \u24dc
their fields and wives as well,
for I will stretch out my hand \u24dd
against the inhabitants of the land. This is the LORD\u2019s declaration.
", "comment": "\u24dc Jr 8:10-12
\u24dd Ex 3:20; Jr 15:6; Ezk 6:14; 14:13; 25:7; Zph 1:4"}, {"pk": 4046917, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 6, "verse": 13, "text": "For from the least to the greatest of them, \u24d0
everyone is making profit dishonestly. \u24d1
From prophet to priest,
everyone deals falsely. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Jr 5:31; 8:10; 14:14; 20:6; 23:14,25-26,32; 27:10,14-16; 28:15; 29:9,21,31; Lm 2:14; Zch 13:3
\u24d0 Est 1:20; Jr 8:10; 31:34; 42:1,8; 44:12
\u24d1 Pr 1:19; 15:27; Hab 2:9"}, {"pk": 4046918, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 6, "verse": 14, "text": "They have treated my people\u2019s brokenness superficially,
claiming, \u201cPeace, peace,\u201d \u24d3
when there is no peace.
", "comment": "\u24d3 1Ch 12:18; Is 57:19"}, {"pk": 4046919, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 6, "verse": 15, "text": "Were they ashamed when they acted so detestably?
They weren\u2019t at all ashamed.
They can no longer feel humiliation. \u24d4
Therefore, they will fall among the fallen.
When I punish them, they will collapse, \u24d5
says the LORD.
", "comment": "\u24d5 Jr 8:10-12
\u24d4 Jr 3:3; 8:12"}, {"pk": 4046920, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 6, "verse": 16, "text": "This is what the LORD says: Stand by the roadways and look.
Ask about the ancient paths, \u24d6
\u201cWhich is the way to what is good?\u201d
Then take it
and find rest for yourselves. \u24d7
But they protested, \u201cWe won\u2019t!\u201d
", "comment": "\u24d6 Is 59:8; Jr 18:15; Jb 24:13; Pr 8:20; 12:28
\u24d7 Mt 11:29"}, {"pk": 4046921, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 6, "verse": 17, "text": "I appointed watchmen over you \u24d8
and said, \u201cListen for the sound of the ram\u2019s horn.\u201d
But they protested, \u201cWe won\u2019t listen!\u201d
", "comment": "\u24d8 Is 21:11; 58:1; Hs 9:8"}, {"pk": 4046922, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 6, "verse": 18, "text": "Therefore listen, you nations
and you witnesses,
learn what the charge is against them.
"}, {"pk": 4046923, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 6, "verse": 19, "text": "Listen, earth!
I am about to bring disaster on these people,
the fruit of their own plotting, \u24d9
for they have paid no attention to my words.
They have rejected my instruction. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Is 5:24; Jr 23:17
\u24d9 Pr 1:31"}, {"pk": 4046924, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 6, "verse": 20, "text": "What use to me is frankincense from Sheba \u24db
or sweet cane \u24dc from a distant land?
Your burnt offerings are not acceptable;
your sacrifices do not please me. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dc Ex 30:23; Is 43:24; Ezk 27:19
\u24dd Ps 40:6; Is 1:11; 43:23; 66:3; Hs 9:4; Am 5:21; Mc 6:6; Mal 1:10
\u24db 1Kg 10:1; Is 60:6"}, {"pk": 4046925, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 6, "verse": 21, "text": "Therefore, this is what the LORD says:
I am going to place stumbling blocks before these people;
fathers and sons together will stumble over them; \u24d0
friends and neighbors will also perish.
", "comment": "\u24d0 Is 8:15; Jr 31:9; Ezk 7:19"}, {"pk": 4046926, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 6, "verse": 22, "text": "This is what the LORD says: Look, \u24d1 an army is coming from a northern land; \u24d2
a great nation will be stirred up
from the remote regions of the earth. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d1 Jr 50:41-43
\u24d3 Jr 25:32; 31:8
\u24d2 Jr 50:41-43"}, {"pk": 4046927, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 6, "verse": 23, "text": "They grasp bow and javelin.
They are cruel and show no mercy. \u24d4
Their voice roars like the sea, \u24d5
and they ride on horses,
lined up like men in battle formation
against you, Daughter Zion.
", "comment": "\u24d4 Is 13:18; Jr 50:42; Hab 1:6-17
\u24d5 Is 5:30; 17:12"}, {"pk": 4046928, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 6, "verse": 24, "text": "We have heard about it,
and our hands have become weak.
Distress has seized us\u2009\u2014
pain, like a woman in labor. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 48:6; Is 13:8; 21:3; 42:14; Jr 4:31; 13:21; 22:23; 30:6; 50:43; Mc 4:9-10; 1Th 5:3"}, {"pk": 4046929, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 6, "verse": 25, "text": "Don\u2019t go out to the fields;
don\u2019t walk on the road.
For the enemy has a sword;
terror is on every side. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 31:13; Jr 20:3,10; 49:29"}, {"pk": 4046930, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 6, "verse": 26, "text": "My dear [7] people, dress yourselves in sackcloth
and roll in the dust. \u24d8
Mourn as you would for an only son, \u24d9
a bitter lament,
for suddenly the destroyer \u24da will come on us. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24da Ex 12:23; Is 21:2; 54:16; Jr 48:8,15,18,32; 1Co 10:10; Heb 11:28
\u24db Is 47:11; Jr 4:20; 15:8
[7] Lit Daughter of my
\u24d8 Jr 25:34; Ezk 27:30; Mc 1:10
\u24d9 Am 8:10"}, {"pk": 4046931, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 6, "verse": 27, "text": "I have appointed you to be an assayer among my people\u2009\u2014
a refiner [8] \u2009\u2014
so you may know and assay their way of life. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc 1Ch 29:17; Ps 7:9; Pr 17:3
[8] Text emended; MT reads fortress"}, {"pk": 4046932, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 6, "verse": 28, "text": "All are stubborn rebels
spreading slander. \u24dd
They are bronze and iron;
all of them are corrupt. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24dd Lv 19:16; Pr 11:13; 20:19; Is 1:23
\u24d0 2Ch 27:2; Is 1:4"}, {"pk": 4046933, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 6, "verse": 29, "text": "The bellows blow,
blasting the lead with fire.
The refining is completely in vain;
the evil ones are not separated out.
"}, {"pk": 4046934, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 6, "verse": 30, "text": "They are called rejected silver,
for the LORD has rejected them. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 1Sm 15:23,26; Jr 2:37; 7:29"}, {"pk": 4046935, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 7, "verse": 1, "text": "This is the word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD:"}, {"pk": 4046936, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 7, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cStand in the gate of the house of the LORD \u24d2 and there call out this word: \u2018Hear the word of the LORD, all you people of Judah who enter through these gates to worship the LORD.", "comment": "\u24d2 Jr 26:2"}, {"pk": 4046937, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 7, "verse": 3, "text": "\u201c\u2018This is what the LORD of Armies, the God of Israel, says: Correct your ways and your actions, \u24d3 and I will allow you to live in this place.", "comment": "\u24d3 Jr 4:18; 18:11; 26:13"}, {"pk": 4046938, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 7, "verse": 4, "text": "Do not trust deceitful words, chanting, \u201cThis is the temple of the LORD, the temple of the LORD, the temple of the LORD.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4046939, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 7, "verse": 5, "text": "Instead, if you really correct your ways and your actions, if you act justly toward one another, [1] \u24d4", "comment": "[1] Lit justly between a man and his neighbor
\u24d4 Jr 22:3"}, {"pk": 4046940, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 7, "verse": 6, "text": "if you no longer oppress the resident alien, the fatherless, and the widow \u24d5 and no longer shed innocent blood in this place or follow other gods, bringing harm on yourselves,", "comment": "\u24d5 Dt 19:10,13; 21:8-9; 2Kg 21:16; 24:4; Jr 22:3,17; 26:15; Mt 27:4"}, {"pk": 4046941, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 7, "verse": 7, "text": "I will allow you to live in this place, the land I gave to your ancestors \u24d6 long ago and forever.", "comment": "\u24d6 Gn 12:7; Jos 1:2; Jr 30:3"}, {"pk": 4046942, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 7, "verse": 8, "text": "But look, you keep trusting in deceitful words that cannot help."}, {"pk": 4046943, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 7, "verse": 9, "text": "\u201c\u2018Do you steal, murder, commit adultery, swear falsely, burn incense to Baal, and follow other gods that you have not known? \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Ex 20:3-17; Lv 19:11-12; Dt 5:7-21; Ezk 18:5-9,14-18; 22:6-12; Hs 4:2"}, {"pk": 4046944, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 7, "verse": 10, "text": "Then do you come and stand before me in this house \u24d8 that bears my name and say, \u201cWe are rescued, so we can continue doing all these detestable acts\u201d?", "comment": "\u24d8 Jr 32:34"}, {"pk": 4046945, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 7, "verse": 11, "text": "Has this house, which bears my name, become a den of robbers \u24d9 in your view? Yes, I too have seen it. \u24da This is the LORD\u2019s declaration.", "comment": "\u24d9 Is 56:7; Mt 21:13; Mk 11:17; Lk 19:46
\u24da Ps 33:13-15; Ezk 8:12; Am 9:1-4"}, {"pk": 4046946, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 7, "verse": 12, "text": "\u201c\u2018But return to my place that was at Shiloh, where I made my name dwell at first. \u24db See what I did to it because of the evil of my people Israel.", "comment": "\u24db Dt 12:11; 14:23; 16:6,11"}, {"pk": 4046947, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 7, "verse": 13, "text": "Now, because you have done all these things\u2009\u2014\u2009this is the LORD\u2019s declaration\u2009\u2014\u2009and because I have spoken to you time and time again [2] but you wouldn\u2019t listen, \u24dc and I have called to you, but you wouldn\u2019t answer, \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Pr 1:24; Is 65:12
[2] Lit you rising early and speaking
\u24dc Jr 7:25; 11:7; 25:3; 26:5; 29:19; 32:33; 35:14-15; 44:4"}, {"pk": 4046948, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 7, "verse": 14, "text": "what I did to Shiloh I will do to the house that bears my name \u24d0 \u2009\u2014\u2009the house in which you trust\u2009\u2014\u2009the place that I gave you and your ancestors.", "comment": "\u24d0 Dt 12:5; 1Kg 9:7; Mk 13:2"}, {"pk": 4046949, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 7, "verse": 15, "text": "I will banish you from my presence, just as I banished all of your brothers, all the descendants of Ephraim.\u2019\u2009 \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Dt 29:28; 2Kg 17"}, {"pk": 4046950, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 7, "verse": 16, "text": "\u201cAs for you, do not pray for these people. \u24d2 Do not offer a cry or a prayer on their behalf, and do not beg me, \u24d3 for I will not listen to you. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Ex 32:11-13,20-34; Jr 14:11; 15:1
\u24d2 Jr 11:14; 14:11-12; 15:1
\u24d3 Gn 23:8; Ru 1:16; Jr 27:18"}, {"pk": 4046951, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 7, "verse": 17, "text": "Don\u2019t you see how they behave in the cities of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem?"}, {"pk": 4046952, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 7, "verse": 18, "text": "The sons gather wood, the fathers light the fire, and the women knead dough to make cakes for the queen of heaven, [3] \u24d5 and they pour out drink offerings to other gods so that they provoke me to anger.", "comment": "\u24d5 Jr 44:17-19,25
[3] = a pagan goddess"}, {"pk": 4046953, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 7, "verse": 19, "text": "But are they really provoking me?\u201d \u24d6 This is the LORD\u2019s declaration. \u201cIsn\u2019t it they themselves being provoked to disgrace?\u201d", "comment": "\u24d6 Jb 35:6"}, {"pk": 4046954, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 7, "verse": 20, "text": "Therefore, this is what the Lord GOD says: \u201cLook, my anger\u2009\u2014\u2009my burning wrath\u2009\u2014\u2009is about to be poured out on this place, \u24d7 on people and animals, on the tree of the field, and on the produce of the land. My wrath will burn and not be quenched.\u201d \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Nah 1:6
\u24d7 Jr 42:18; Lm 4:11"}, {"pk": 4046955, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 7, "verse": 21, "text": "This is what the LORD of Armies, the God of Israel, says: \u201cAdd your burnt offerings to your other sacrifices, and eat the meat yourselves, \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Dt 12:4-28; Ps 50:13; Hs 8:13"}, {"pk": 4046956, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 7, "verse": 22, "text": "for when I brought your ancestors out of the land of Egypt, I did not speak with them \u24da or command them concerning burnt offering and sacrifice.", "comment": "\u24da Hs 6:6"}, {"pk": 4046957, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 7, "verse": 23, "text": "However, I did give them this command: \u2018Obey me, and then I will be your God, and you will be my people. Follow every way I command you so that it may go well with you.\u2019\u2009 \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Dt 5:33"}, {"pk": 4046958, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 7, "verse": 24, "text": "Yet they didn\u2019t listen or pay attention \u24dc but followed their own advice and their own stubborn, evil heart. They went backward and not forward. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Jr 15:6
\u24dc Ps 81:11"}, {"pk": 4046959, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 7, "verse": 25, "text": "Since the day your ancestors came out of the land of Egypt until today, I have sent all my servants the prophets \u24d0 to you time and time again. [4] \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d0 2Kg 9:7; 17:13; Jr 26:5; 29:19; 35:15; 44:4; Ezk 38:17; Zch 1:6
\u24d1 2Ch 36:15-16; Jr 25:4
[4] Lit you, each day rising early and sending"}, {"pk": 4046960, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 7, "verse": 26, "text": "However, my people wouldn\u2019t listen to me or pay attention but became obstinate; [5] \u24d2 they did more evil than their ancestors. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d2 Ex 32:9; Dt 9:6,13; 2Kg 17:14; Jr 17:23; 19:15
\u24d3 1Kg 16:25; 2Kg 21:11
[5] Lit but stiffened their neck"}, {"pk": 4046961, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 7, "verse": 27, "text": "\u201cWhen you speak all these things to them, they will not listen to you. When you call to them, they will not answer you."}, {"pk": 4046962, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 7, "verse": 28, "text": "Therefore, declare to them, \u2018This is the nation that would not listen to the LORD their God and would not accept discipline. Truth [6] has perished\u2009\u2014\u2009it has disappeared from their mouths.", "comment": "[6] Or Faithfulness"}, {"pk": 4046963, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 7, "verse": 29, "text": "Cut off the hair of your sacred vow [7] \u24d4 and throw it away. Raise up a dirge on the barren heights, \u24d5 for the LORD has rejected and abandoned the generation under his wrath.\u2019\u2009 \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Is 2:6
\u24d4 Nm 6:1-8
\u24d5 Jr 3:2,21
[7] Lit off your consecration"}, {"pk": 4046964, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 7, "verse": 30, "text": "\u201cFor the Judeans have done what is evil in my sight.\u201d This is the LORD\u2019s declaration. \u201cThey have set up their abhorrent things \u24d7 in the house that bears my name in order to defile it. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 2Kg 23:24
\u24d7 Jr 4:1; 16:18; 32:34"}, {"pk": 4046965, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 7, "verse": 31, "text": "They have built the high places of Topheth [8] \u24d9 in Ben Hinnom Valley [9] \u24da in order to burn their sons and daughters in the fire, \u24db a thing I did not command; I never entertained the thought. [10]", "comment": "[9] A valley south of Jerusalem
[8] Lit of the fireplace
\u24d9 2Kg 23:10; Jr 19:6,11-14
\u24da Jos 15:8; Jr 19:5; 32:35
\u24db Lv 18:21; Dt 12:31; 2Kg 17:17,31; 2Ch 28:3; Jr 19:5; Ezk 16:21; 20:31; 23:25,37,47
[10] Lit command, and it did not arise on my heart"}, {"pk": 4046966, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 7, "verse": 32, "text": "\u201cTherefore, look, the days are coming\u201d \u24dc \u2009\u2014\u2009the LORD\u2019s declaration\u2009\u2014\u2009\u201cwhen this place will no longer be called Topheth and Ben Hinnom Valley, but the Valley of Slaughter. \u24dd Topheth will become a cemetery, [11] because there will be no other burial place.", "comment": "\u24dd Jr 19:6
\u24dc Jr 16:14; 19:6; 23:5; 48:12; 49:2; 51:47,52
[11] Lit They will bury in Topheth"}, {"pk": 4046967, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 7, "verse": 33, "text": "The corpses of these people will become food for the birds of the sky and for the wild animals of the land, with no one to scare them away. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Dt 28:26; Ps 79:2; Jr 16:4; 19:7; 34:20; Ezk 29:5"}, {"pk": 4046968, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 7, "verse": 34, "text": "I will remove from the cities of Judah and the streets of Jerusalem the sound of joy and gladness and the voices of the groom and the bride, \u24d1 for the land will become a desolate waste. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Lv 26:31,33; Is 64:11; Jr 25:9,11,18; 27:17; 44:2,6,22
\u24d1 Jr 16:9; 25:10; 33:11"}, {"pk": 4046969, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 8, "verse": 1, "text": "\u201cAt that time\u201d\u2009\u2014\u2009this is the LORD\u2019s declaration\u2009\u2014\u2009\u201cthe bones of the kings of Judah, the bones of her officials, the bones of the priests, the bones of the prophets, and the bones of the residents of Jerusalem will be brought out of their graves. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 2Kg 9:37; 23:16; Am 2:1"}, {"pk": 4046970, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 8, "verse": 2, "text": "They will be exposed \u24d4 to the sun, the moon, and all the stars in the sky, \u24d5 which they have loved, served, followed, consulted, and worshiped. Their bones will not be collected and buried but will become like manure on the soil\u2019s surface. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d4 2Sm 21:12-14; Ps 53:5; Ezk 6:5
\u24d6 Ps 83:10; Jr 9:22; 16:4; 25:33
\u24d5 Dt 4:19; 2Kg 17:16; 21:3; 23:4-5; Ezk 8:16"}, {"pk": 4046971, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 8, "verse": 3, "text": "Death will be chosen over life \u24d7 by all the survivors of this evil family, those who remain wherever I have banished them.\u201d \u24d8 This is the declaration of the LORD of Armies.", "comment": "\u24d7 Dt 30:11-20; Jb 3:21-22; 7:15-16; Rv 9:6
\u24d8 Jr 23:3,8; 29:14,18; 32:37; Dn 9:7"}, {"pk": 4046972, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 8, "verse": 4, "text": "\u201cYou are to say to them: This is what the LORD says: Do people fall and not get up again? \u24d9
If they turn away, do they not return?
", "comment": "\u24d9 Is 24:20; Jr 25:27; Am 5:2"}, {"pk": 4046973, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 8, "verse": 5, "text": "Why have these people turned away?
Why is Jerusalem always turning away?
They take hold of deceit; \u24da
they refuse to return. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24da Jr 14:14; 23:26; Zph 3:13
\u24db Jr 5:3; Hs 11:5"}, {"pk": 4046974, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 8, "verse": 6, "text": "I have paid careful attention.
They do not speak what is right.
No one regrets his evil,
asking, \u2018What have I done?\u2019
Everyone has stayed his course
like a horse rushing into battle. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Jb 39:19-25"}, {"pk": 4046975, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 8, "verse": 7, "text": "Even storks in the sky
know their seasons.
Turtledoves, swallows, and cranes [1]
are aware of their migration,
but my people do not know
the requirements of the LORD. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd 2Kg 17:26; Ps 95:10; Is 1:3; Jr 4:22; 5:4
[1] Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4046976, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 8, "verse": 8, "text": "\u201cHow can you claim, \u2018We are wise;
the law of the LORD is with us\u2019?
In fact, the lying pen of scribes \u24d0
has produced falsehood.
", "comment": "\u24d0 Jb 19:24; Ps 45:1; Jr 17:1"}, {"pk": 4046977, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 8, "verse": 9, "text": "The wise will be put to shame;
they will be dismayed and snared.
They have rejected the word of the LORD, \u24d1
so what wisdom do they really have?
", "comment": "\u24d1 1Sm 15:23,26"}, {"pk": 4046978, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 8, "verse": 10, "text": "Therefore, I will give \u24d2 their wives to other men,
their fields to new occupants,
for from the least to the greatest, \u24d3
everyone is making profit dishonestly.
From prophet to priest,
everyone deals falsely.
", "comment": "\u24d3 Est 1:20; Jr 6:13; 31:34; 42:1,8; 44:12
\u24d2 Jr 6:13-15"}, {"pk": 4046979, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 8, "verse": 11, "text": "They have treated the brokenness
of my dear [2] people superficially,
claiming, \u2018Peace, peace,\u2019
when there is no peace.
", "comment": "[2] Lit of the daughter of my, also in vv. 19,21,22"}, {"pk": 4046980, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 8, "verse": 12, "text": "Were they ashamed when they acted so detestably?
They weren\u2019t at all ashamed.
They can no longer feel humiliation.
Therefore, they will fall among the fallen.
When I punish them, they will collapse,\u201d \u24d4
says the LORD.
", "comment": "\u24d4 Jr 10:15; 49:8; 51:18"}, {"pk": 4046981, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 8, "verse": 13, "text": "I will gather them and bring them to an end. [3] \u24d5 This is the LORD\u2019s declaration. There will be no grapes on the vine,
no figs on the fig tree,
and even the leaf will wither.
Whatever I have given them will be lost to them.
", "comment": "\u24d5 Zph 1:2
[3] Lit Gathering I will end them"}, {"pk": 4046982, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 8, "verse": 14, "text": "Why are we just sitting here?
Gather together; let us enter the fortified cities
and perish there, [4]
for the LORD our God has destroyed [5] us.
He has given us poisoned water to drink, \u24d6
because we have sinned against the LORD. \u24d7
", "comment": "[5] Or silenced
[4] Or there be silenced
\u24d6 2Kg 7:3-4; Jr 9:15; 21:8-9
\u24d7 Is 64:5; Jr 3:25; 14:7,20; Lm 3:42; 5:16; Dn 9:5"}, {"pk": 4046983, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 8, "verse": 15, "text": "We hoped for peace, but there was nothing good;
for a time of healing, but there was only terror. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Jr 14:19; 33:9"}, {"pk": 4046984, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 8, "verse": 16, "text": "From Dan, the snorting of horses is heard.
At the sound of the neighing of mighty steeds, \u24d9
the whole land quakes.
They come to devour the land and everything in it,
the city and all its residents.
", "comment": "\u24d9 Jdg 5:22; Jr 47:3; 50:11"}, {"pk": 4046985, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 8, "verse": 17, "text": "Indeed, I am about to send snakes among you,
poisonous vipers \u24da that cannot be charmed. \u24db
They will bite you. This is the LORD\u2019s declaration.
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 58:4-5; Ec 10:11
\u24da Nm 21:6-9; Dt 32:24"}, {"pk": 4046986, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 8, "verse": 18, "text": "My joy has flown away;
grief has settled on me.
My heart is sick. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Lm 5:17"}, {"pk": 4046987, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 8, "verse": 19, "text": "Listen\u2009\u2014\u2009the cry of my dear people
from a faraway land,
\u201cIs the LORD no longer in Zion, \u24dd
her King not within her?\u201d
Why have they angered me
with their carved images,
with their worthless foreign idols? \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 99:2; 102:21; Jr 14:9; Jl 3:17,21; Mc 3:11
\u24d0 Dt 32:21; Jr 2:5"}, {"pk": 4046988, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 8, "verse": 20, "text": "Harvest has passed, summer has ended,
but we have not been saved.
"}, {"pk": 4046989, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 8, "verse": 21, "text": "I am broken by the brokenness
of my dear people. \u24d1
I mourn; horror has taken hold of me.
", "comment": "\u24d1 Jr 6:14; 8:11"}, {"pk": 4046990, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 8, "verse": 22, "text": "Is there no balm in Gilead? \u24d2
Is there no physician there?
So why has the healing of my dear people
not come about?
", "comment": "\u24d2 Gn 37:25; Jr 46:11"}, {"pk": 4046991, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 9, "verse": 1, "text": "If my head were a flowing spring,
my eyes a fountain of tears,
I would weep day and night \u24d3
over the slain of my dear [1] people.
", "comment": "[1] Lit slain among the daughter of my
\u24d3 Ps 42:3; Jr 13:17; Lm 2:11; Lk 19:41"}, {"pk": 4046992, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 9, "verse": 2, "text": "If only I had a traveler\u2019s lodging place
in the wilderness, \u24d4
I would abandon my people
and depart from them,
for they are all adulterers, \u24d5
a solemn assembly of treacherous people. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Is 24:16; 33:1; Jr 12:1
\u24d4 1Kg 19:9-10
\u24d5 Jr 23:10; Hs 7:4; Mal 3:5"}, {"pk": 4046993, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 9, "verse": 3, "text": "They bent their tongues like their bows;
lies and not faithfulness prevail in the land,
for they proceed from one evil to another,
and they do not take me into account. \u24d7 This is the LORD\u2019s declaration.
", "comment": "\u24d7 Jr 4:22"}, {"pk": 4046994, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 9, "verse": 4, "text": "Everyone has to be on guard against his friend.
Don\u2019t trust any brother,
for every brother will certainly deceive, \u24d8
and every friend spread slander. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d8 Gn 27:36
\u24d9 Jr 6:28"}, {"pk": 4046995, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 9, "verse": 5, "text": "Each one betrays his friend; \u24da
no one tells the truth.
They have taught their tongues to speak lies;
they wear themselves out doing wrong.
", "comment": "\u24da Gn 31:7"}, {"pk": 4046996, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 9, "verse": 6, "text": "You live in a world of deception. [2] \u24db
In their deception they refuse to know me. \u24dc This is the LORD\u2019s declaration.
", "comment": "\u24db Gn 27:35-36; 34:13
\u24dc Rm 1:17
[2] LXX reads Oppression on oppression, deceit on deceit"}, {"pk": 4046997, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 9, "verse": 7, "text": "Therefore, this is what the LORD of Armies says: I am about to refine them and test them, \u24dd
for what else can I do
because of my dear [3] people? [4]
", "comment": "[3] Lit of the daughter of my
\u24dd Is 1:25; Jr 6:27
[4] LXX, Tg read because of their evils"}, {"pk": 4046998, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 9, "verse": 8, "text": "Their tongues are deadly arrows\u2009\u2014
they speak deception. \u24d0
With his mouth
one speaks peaceably with his friend,
but inwardly he sets up an ambush.
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 28:3"}, {"pk": 4046999, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 9, "verse": 9, "text": "Should I not punish them for these things? This is the LORD\u2019s declaration. Should I not avenge myself \u24d1
on such a nation as this?
", "comment": "\u24d1 Jr 5:9,29"}, {"pk": 4047000, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 9, "verse": 10, "text": "I will raise weeping and a lament
over the mountains,
a dirge over the wilderness grazing land,
for they have been so scorched
that no one passes through.
The sound of cattle is no longer heard.
From the birds of the sky to the animals, \u24d2
everything has fled\u2009\u2014\u2009they have gone away.
", "comment": "\u24d2 Jr 4:25; 12:4"}, {"pk": 4047001, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 9, "verse": 11, "text": "I will make Jerusalem a heap of rubble, \u24d3
a jackals\u2019 den. \u24d4
I will make the cities of Judah a desolation,
an uninhabited place.
", "comment": "\u24d4 Jr 10:22; 49:33; 51:37
\u24d3 2Kg 19:25; Is 25:2"}, {"pk": 4047002, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 9, "verse": 12, "text": "Who is the person wise enough to understand this? \u24d5 Who has the LORD spoken to, that he may explain it? Why is the land destroyed and scorched like a wilderness, so no one can pass through?", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 107:43; Ec 8:1; Hs 14:9"}, {"pk": 4047003, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 9, "verse": 13, "text": "The LORD said, \u201cIt is because they abandoned my instruction, \u24d6 which I set before them, and did not obey my voice or walk according to it.", "comment": "\u24d6 2Ch 12:1"}, {"pk": 4047004, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 9, "verse": 14, "text": "Instead, they followed the stubbornness of their hearts \u24d7 and followed the Baals as their fathers taught them.\u201d \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Jr 2:8,23
\u24d7 Dt 29:19; Ps 81:12"}, {"pk": 4047005, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 9, "verse": 15, "text": "Therefore, this is what the LORD of Armies, the God of Israel, says: \u201cI am about to feed this people wormwood \u24d9 and give them poisonous water to drink. \u24da", "comment": "\u24d9 Dt 29:18; Jr 23:15; Lm 3:19
\u24da Jr 8:14; 23:15"}, {"pk": 4047006, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 9, "verse": 16, "text": "I will scatter them among the nations \u24db that they and their fathers have not known. I will send a sword after them until I have finished them off.\u201d", "comment": "\u24db Lv 26:33; Dt 4:27; 28:64"}, {"pk": 4047007, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 9, "verse": 17, "text": "This is what the LORD of Armies says: Consider, and summon the women who mourn; \u24dc
send for the skillful women.
", "comment": "\u24dc Ec 12:5; Am 5:16"}, {"pk": 4047008, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 9, "verse": 18, "text": "Let them come quickly to raise a lament over us
so that our eyes may overflow with tears,
our eyelids be soaked with weeping.
"}, {"pk": 4047009, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 9, "verse": 19, "text": "For a sound of lamentation is heard from Zion:
How devastated we are.
We are greatly ashamed, \u24dd
for we have abandoned the land;
our dwellings have been torn down.
", "comment": "\u24dd Jr 2:26; 6:15; 8:12"}, {"pk": 4047010, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 9, "verse": 20, "text": "Now hear the word of the LORD, you women.
Pay attention to [5] the words from his mouth.
Teach your daughters a lament
and one another a dirge,
", "comment": "[5] Lit Your ears must receive"}, {"pk": 4047011, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 9, "verse": 21, "text": "for Death \u24d0 has climbed through our windows;
it has entered our fortresses,
cutting off children from the streets,
young men from the squares.
", "comment": "\u24d0 Jb 18:13; 28:22; Ps 49:14"}, {"pk": 4047012, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 9, "verse": 22, "text": "\u201cSpeak as follows: \u2018This is what the LORD declares: Human corpses will fall like manure on the surface of the field, \u24d1 like newly cut grain \u24d2 after the reaper with no one to gather it.", "comment": "\u24d1 2Kg 9:30,32,37
\u24d2 Am 2:13; Mc 4:12; Zch 12:6"}, {"pk": 4047013, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 9, "verse": 23, "text": "\u201c\u2018This is what the LORD says: The wise person should not boast in his wisdom;
the strong should not boast in his strength;
the wealthy should not boast in his wealth.
"}, {"pk": 4047014, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 9, "verse": 24, "text": "But the one who boasts should boast in this:
that he understands and knows me \u24d3 \u2009\u2014
that I am the LORD, showing faithful love,
justice, and righteousness on the earth,
for I delight in these things. This is the LORD\u2019s declaration.
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 34:2; 64:10; 105:3; 1Co 1:31; 2Co 10:17"}, {"pk": 4047015, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 9, "verse": 25, "text": "\u201c\u2018Look, the days are coming\u2009\u2014\u2009this is the LORD\u2019s declaration\u2009\u2014\u2009when I will punish all the circumcised yet uncircumcised: \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Jr 4:4; Rm 2:28-29"}, {"pk": 4047016, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 9, "verse": 26, "text": "Egypt, Judah, Edom, the Ammonites, Moab, and all the inhabitants of the desert who clip the hair on their temples. [6] All these nations are uncircumcised, and the whole house of Israel is uncircumcised in heart.\u2019\u201d \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Lv 19:27; Jr 25:23; 49:32; Ezk 44:7,9
[6] Or who live in distant places"}, {"pk": 4047017, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 10, "verse": 1, "text": "Hear the word that the LORD has spoken to [1] you, house of Israel.", "comment": "[1] Or against"}, {"pk": 4047018, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 10, "verse": 2, "text": "This is what the LORD says: Do not learn the way of the nations \u24d6
or be terrified by signs in the heavens,
although the nations are terrified by them,
", "comment": "\u24d6 Jr 2:23,36"}, {"pk": 4047019, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 10, "verse": 3, "text": "for the customs of the peoples are worthless.
Someone cuts down a tree from the forest;
it is worked by the hands of a craftsman with a chisel.
"}, {"pk": 4047020, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 10, "verse": 4, "text": "He decorates it with silver and gold. \u24d7
It is fastened with hammer and nails, \u24d8
so it won\u2019t totter.
", "comment": "\u24d8 Is 41:7
\u24d7 Is 40:19"}, {"pk": 4047021, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 10, "verse": 5, "text": "Like scarecrows in a cucumber patch,
their idols cannot speak. \u24d9
They must be carried \u24da because they cannot walk.
Do not fear them for they can do no harm \u24db \u2009\u2014
and they cannot do any good. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24db Is 41:23-24
\u24d9 Ps 115:5; 1Co 12:2
\u24da Ps 115:7; Is 46:7
\u24dc Is 44:9-20"}, {"pk": 4047022, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 10, "verse": 6, "text": " LORD, there is no one like you. \u24dd
You are great;
your name is great in power. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24dd Ex 15:11; 2Sm 7:22; 1Kg 8:23
\u24d0 Ps 76:1; 86:10; Mal 1:11"}, {"pk": 4047023, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 10, "verse": 7, "text": "Who should not fear you,
King of the nations? \u24d1
It is what you deserve.
For among all the wise people of the nations
and among all their kingdoms,
there is no one like you.
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 22:28; 47:7-8; Jr 8:19"}, {"pk": 4047024, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 10, "verse": 8, "text": "They are both stupid and foolish,
instructed by worthless idols
made of wood!
"}, {"pk": 4047025, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 10, "verse": 9, "text": "Beaten silver is brought from Tarshish \u24d2
and gold from Uphaz. [2] \u24d3
The work of a craftsman
and of a goldsmith\u2019s hands
is clothed in blue and purple,
all the work of skilled artisans.
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ezk 27:12,25; 38:13
\u24d3 Dn 10:5
[2] Or Ophir"}, {"pk": 4047026, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 10, "verse": 10, "text": "But the LORD is the true God; \u24d4
he is the living God \u24d5 and eternal King. \u24d6
The earth quakes at his wrath, \u24d7
and the nations cannot endure his rage.
", "comment": "\u24d7 2Sm 22:8; Ps 18:7; Is 13:13
\u24d4 2Ch 15:3
\u24d5 Dt 5:26; 1Sm 17:26,36; 2Kg 19:4,16
\u24d6 Ex 15:18; Ps 10:16; 29:10"}, {"pk": 4047027, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 10, "verse": 11, "text": "You are to say this to them: \u201cThe gods that did not make the heavens \u24d8 and the earth will perish from the earth \u24d9 and from under these heavens.\u201d [3]", "comment": "\u24d9 Is 2:18
[3] This is the only Aramaic v. in Jr.
\u24d8 Ps 96:5"}, {"pk": 4047028, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 10, "verse": 12, "text": "He made the earth by his power,
established the world \u24da by his wisdom, \u24db
and spread out the heavens by his understanding. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Jb 9:8; Ps 104:2; Is 45:12
\u24da Jb 38:4; Ps 93:1; 96:10
\u24db Pr 3:19-20; 8:22-29"}, {"pk": 4047029, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 10, "verse": 13, "text": "When he thunders, [4]
the waters in the heavens are in turmoil, \u24dd
and he causes the clouds to rise
from the ends of the earth.
He makes lightning for the rain
and brings the wind from his storehouses. \u24d0
", "comment": "[4] Lit At his giving of the voice
\u24d0 Jb 38:25-30,34-38; Ps 135:7
\u24dd Jr 5:22; 31:35"}, {"pk": 4047030, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 10, "verse": 14, "text": "Everyone is stupid and ignorant.
Every goldsmith is put to shame
by his carved image, \u24d1
for his cast images are a lie; \u24d2
there is no breath in them. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d1 Is 40:18-31; 46:1-7
\u24d3 Hab 2:19
\u24d2 Is 41:29"}, {"pk": 4047031, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 10, "verse": 15, "text": "They are worthless, a work to be mocked.
At the time of their punishment
they will be destroyed. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Jr 8:12; 51:18"}, {"pk": 4047032, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 10, "verse": 16, "text": "Jacob\u2019s Portion [5] is not like these
because he is the one who formed all things. \u24d5
Israel is the tribe of his inheritance; \u24d6
the LORD of Armies is his name. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Jr 51:15-19
[5] = the LORD
\u24d5 Gn 2:7-8,19; Ps 94:9; 95:5
\u24d6 Dt 4:20; 32:8-9; Ps 74:2"}, {"pk": 4047033, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 10, "verse": 17, "text": "Gather up your belongings [6] from the ground, \u24d8
you who live under siege.
", "comment": "[6] Lit bundle
\u24d8 Ezk 12:3"}, {"pk": 4047034, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 10, "verse": 18, "text": "For this is what the LORD says: Look, I am flinging away \u24d9
the land\u2019s residents at this time
and bringing them such distress
that they will feel it.
", "comment": "\u24d9 1Sm 25:29"}, {"pk": 4047035, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 10, "verse": 19, "text": "Woe to me because of my brokenness\u2009\u2014
I am severely wounded! \u24da
I exclaimed, \u201cThis is my intense suffering,
but I must bear it.\u201d
", "comment": "\u24da Jr 14:17; 30:12; Nah 3:19"}, {"pk": 4047036, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 10, "verse": 20, "text": "My tent is destroyed; \u24db
all my tent cords are snapped.
My sons have departed from me and are no more.
I have no one to pitch my tent again
or to hang up my curtains.
", "comment": "\u24db Jr 4:20"}, {"pk": 4047037, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 10, "verse": 21, "text": "For the shepherds are stupid:
They don\u2019t seek the LORD. \u24dc
Therefore they have not prospered,
and their whole flock is scattered.
", "comment": "\u24dc 2Ch 16:12; Is 9:13; 31:1"}, {"pk": 4047038, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 10, "verse": 22, "text": "Listen! A noise\u2009\u2014\u2009it is coming\u2009\u2014
a great commotion \u24dd from the land to the north.
The cities of Judah will be made desolate,
a jackals\u2019 den. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Jr 9:11
\u24dd Jr 4:29; 6:22-23"}, {"pk": 4047039, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 10, "verse": 23, "text": "I know, LORD,
that a person\u2019s way of life is not his own;
no one who walks determines his own steps. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 37:23; Pr 3:5-6; 16:9"}, {"pk": 4047040, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 10, "verse": 24, "text": "Discipline me, LORD, but with justice\u2009\u2014
not in your anger, \u24d2
or you will reduce me to nothing.
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 6:1; 38:1"}, {"pk": 4047041, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 10, "verse": 25, "text": "Pour out your wrath on the nations
that don\u2019t recognize you
and on the families
that don\u2019t call on your name,
for they have consumed Jacob;
they have consumed him and finished him off
and made his homeland desolate. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 79:6-7"}, {"pk": 4047042, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 11, "verse": 1, "text": "This is the word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD:"}, {"pk": 4047043, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 11, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cListen to the words of this covenant \u24d4 and tell them to the men of Judah and the residents of Jerusalem.", "comment": "\u24d4 Dt 29:9"}, {"pk": 4047044, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 11, "verse": 3, "text": "Tell them, \u2018This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: \u201cLet a curse be on the man who does not obey the words of this covenant, \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Dt 27:26; Gl 3:10"}, {"pk": 4047045, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 11, "verse": 4, "text": "which I commanded your ancestors when I brought them out of the land of Egypt, \u24d6 out of the iron furnace.\u201d \u24d7 I declared, \u201cObey me, and do everything that I command you, and you will be my people, and I will be your God,\u201d \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Dt 29:13; Jr 24:7; 30:22
\u24d6 Dt 29:25; Jr 7:22; 34:13
\u24d7 Dt 4:20; 1Kg 8:51"}, {"pk": 4047046, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 11, "verse": 5, "text": "in order to establish the oath I swore to your ancestors, \u24d9 to give them a land flowing with milk and honey, as it is today.\u2019\u201d I answered, \u201cAmen, LORD.\u201d \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Dt 27:15-16
\u24d9 Gn 26:3; Dt 7:8"}, {"pk": 4047047, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 11, "verse": 6, "text": "The LORD said to me, \u201cProclaim all these words in the cities of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem: \u2018Obey the words of this covenant and carry them out.\u2019"}, {"pk": 4047048, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 11, "verse": 7, "text": "For I strongly warned your ancestors when I brought them out of the land of Egypt until today, warning them time and time again, [1] \u24db \u2018Obey me.\u2019", "comment": "\u24db 2Ch 36:15; Jr 7:13,25; 25:3; 26:5; 29:19; 32:33; 35:14-15; 44:4
[1] Lit today, rising early and warning"}, {"pk": 4047049, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 11, "verse": 8, "text": "Yet they would not obey or pay attention; each one followed the stubbornness of his evil heart. \u24dc So I brought on them all the curses of this covenant, because they had not done what I commanded them to do.\u201d", "comment": "\u24dc Jr 3:17; 7:24; 16:12"}, {"pk": 4047050, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 11, "verse": 9, "text": "The LORD said to me, \u201cA conspiracy has been discovered among the men of Judah \u24dd and the residents of Jerusalem.", "comment": "\u24dd Ezk 22:25; Hs 6:9"}, {"pk": 4047051, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 11, "verse": 10, "text": "They have returned to the iniquities of their fathers \u24d0 who refused to obey my words and have followed other gods to worship them. \u24d1 The house of Israel and the house of Judah broke my covenant I made with their ancestors.", "comment": "\u24d1 Dt 28:14; Jr 13:10; 35:15
\u24d0 Lv 26:39-40; Neh 9:2; Is 65:7"}, {"pk": 4047052, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 11, "verse": 11, "text": "\u201cTherefore, this is what the LORD says: I am about to bring on them disaster that they cannot escape. \u24d2 They will cry out to me, but I will not hear them.", "comment": "\u24d2 Jr 39:4-7; Am 9:1-4"}, {"pk": 4047053, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 11, "verse": 12, "text": "Then the cities of Judah and the residents of Jerusalem will go and cry out to the gods they have been burning incense to, but they certainly will not save them in their time of disaster. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Dt 32:35-37"}, {"pk": 4047054, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 11, "verse": 13, "text": "Your gods are indeed as numerous as your cities, Judah, \u24d4 and the altars you have set up to Shame [2] \u24d5 \u2009\u2014\u2009altars to burn incense to Baal\u2009\u2014\u2009as numerous as the streets of Jerusalem.", "comment": "[2] = Baal
\u24d5 Jr 3:24; Hs 9:10
\u24d4 Jr 2:28"}, {"pk": 4047055, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 11, "verse": 14, "text": "\u201cAs for you, do not pray for these people. Do not raise up a cry or a prayer on their behalf, \u24d6 for I will not be listening when they call out to me at the time of their disaster.", "comment": "\u24d6 Jr 7:16; 14:11"}, {"pk": 4047056, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 11, "verse": 15, "text": "What right does my beloved have
to be in my house, \u24d7
having carried out so many evil schemes?
Can holy meat [3] \u24d8 prevent your disaster [4]
so you can celebrate?
", "comment": "[3] = sacrificial meat
\u24d7 Jr 7:1-15
\u24d8 Hg 2:12
[4] LXX; MT reads meat pass from you"}, {"pk": 4047057, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 11, "verse": 16, "text": "The LORD named you
a flourishing olive tree, \u24d9
beautiful with well-formed fruit.
He has set fire to it,
and its branches are consumed [5] \u24da
with the sound of a mighty tumult. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 52:8; 128:3; Hs 14:6
[5] Vg; MT reads broken
\u24da Ezk 31:12
\u24db Ezk 1:24"}, {"pk": 4047058, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 11, "verse": 17, "text": "\u201cThe LORD of Armies who planted you \u24dc has decreed disaster against you, because of the disaster [6] the house of Israel and the house of Judah brought on themselves when they angered me by burning incense to Baal.\u201d", "comment": "\u24dc Is 5:2,7; Jr 2:21
[6] Or evil"}, {"pk": 4047059, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 11, "verse": 18, "text": "The LORD informed me, so I knew.
Then you helped me to see their deeds,
"}, {"pk": 4047060, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 11, "verse": 19, "text": "for I was like a docile [7] lamb led to slaughter. \u24dd
I didn\u2019t know that they had devised plots against me:
\u201cLet\u2019s destroy the tree with its fruit; [8]
let\u2019s cut him off from the land of the living \u24d0
so that his name will no longer be remembered.\u201d
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 44:11,22; Is 53:7; Jr 12:3
\u24d0 Ps 27:13; Is 53:8; Ezk 26:20
[7] Or pet
[8] Lit bread"}, {"pk": 4047061, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 11, "verse": 20, "text": "But, LORD of Armies, who judges righteously,
who tests \u24d1 heart [9] and mind, \u24d2
let me see your vengeance on them,
for I have presented my case to you. \u24d3
", "comment": "[9] Lit kidneys
\u24d3 Jr 20:12
\u24d1 Jr 9:7; 12:3
\u24d2 Ps 7:9; 17:3; 26:2"}, {"pk": 4047062, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 11, "verse": 21, "text": "Therefore, here is what the LORD says concerning the people of Anathoth \u24d4 who intend to take your life. They warn, \u201cDo not prophesy in the name of the LORD, \u24d5 or you will certainly die at our hand.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d5 Am 7:13
\u24d4 Jr 1:1; 32:7-9"}, {"pk": 4047063, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 11, "verse": 22, "text": "Therefore, this is what the LORD of Armies says: \u201cI am about to punish them. The young men will die by the sword; their sons and daughters will die by famine. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Am 7:16-17"}, {"pk": 4047064, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 11, "verse": 23, "text": "They will have no remnant, for I will bring disaster on the people of Anathoth \u24d7 in the year of their punishment.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d7 Jr 23:12"}, {"pk": 4047065, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 12, "verse": 1, "text": "You will be righteous, LORD, \u24d8
even if I bring a case against you.
Yet, I wish to contend with you: \u24d9
Why does the way of the wicked prosper? \u24da
Why do all the treacherous live at ease?
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ezr 9:15; Neh 9:8,33; Ps 119:137
\u24da Ps 73
\u24d9 Jb 9:14-15; 13:13-28; 23:2-17"}, {"pk": 4047066, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 12, "verse": 2, "text": "You planted them, \u24db and they have taken root.
They have grown and produced fruit.
You are ever on their lips, [1]
but far from their conscience. [2] \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 28:3; Is 29:13
\u24db Ps 1:3; Jr 17:7-8
[1] Lit are near in their mouth
[2] Lit kidneys"}, {"pk": 4047067, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 12, "verse": 3, "text": "As for you, LORD, you know me; you see me. \u24dd
You test whether my heart is with you. \u24d0
Drag the wicked away like sheep to slaughter \u24d1
and set them apart for the day of killing.
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 7:9; Jr 11:20
\u24d1 Jr 11:19
\u24dd Ps 139; Jr 1:5"}, {"pk": 4047068, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 12, "verse": 4, "text": "How long will the land mourn \u24d2
and the grass of every field wither?
Because of the evil of its residents,
animals and birds have been swept away, \u24d3
for the people have said,
\u201cHe cannot see what our end will be.\u201d [3] \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Dt 32:20; Jb 22:13; Jr 29:11
\u24d3 Zph 1:3
[3] LXX reads see our ways
\u24d2 Is 24:4-7; Jr 4:28; 23:10"}, {"pk": 4047069, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 12, "verse": 5, "text": "If you have raced with runners
and they have worn you out,
how can you compete with horses?
If you stumble [4] in a peaceful land,
what will you do in the thickets of the Jordan? \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Jr 50:44
[4] Or you are secure"}, {"pk": 4047070, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 12, "verse": 6, "text": "Even your brothers\u2009\u2014\u2009your own father\u2019s family\u2009\u2014
even they were treacherous to you; \u24d6
even they have cried out loudly after you. \u24d7
Do not have confidence in them,
though they speak well of you.
", "comment": "\u24d6 Jn 1:11
\u24d7 Jr 11:19"}, {"pk": 4047071, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 12, "verse": 7, "text": "I have abandoned my house; \u24d8
I have deserted my inheritance.
I have handed the love of my life
over to her enemies.
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ezk 8:1\u201411:25"}, {"pk": 4047072, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 12, "verse": 8, "text": "My inheritance has behaved toward me
like a lion in the forest.
She has roared against me.
Therefore, I hate her. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Hs 9:15; Am 6:8"}, {"pk": 4047073, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 12, "verse": 9, "text": "Is my inheritance like a hyena [5] to me?
Are birds of prey circling her?
Go, gather all the wild animals; \u24da
bring them to devour her.
", "comment": "\u24da Is 56:9; Jr 7:33
[5] Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4047074, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 12, "verse": 10, "text": "Many shepherds have destroyed my vineyard;
they have trampled my plot of land. \u24db
They have turned my desirable plot
into a desolate wasteland.
", "comment": "\u24db Is 63:18"}, {"pk": 4047075, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 12, "verse": 11, "text": "They have made it a desolation.
It mourns, desolate, before me.
All the land is desolate,
but no one takes it to heart. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Is 42:25"}, {"pk": 4047076, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 12, "verse": 12, "text": "Over all the barren heights in the wilderness
the destroyers have come,
for the LORD has a sword that devours
from one end of the earth to the other.
No one has peace. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd 2Ch 15:5; Is 48:22; Ezk 13:16"}, {"pk": 4047077, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 12, "verse": 13, "text": "They have sown wheat but harvested thorns. \u24d0
They have exhausted themselves but have no profit. \u24d1
Be put to shame by your harvests
because of the LORD\u2019s burning anger. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Jr 4:26; 25:37-38
\u24d0 Lv 26:16; Dt 28:38; Hs 8:7; Mc 6:15; Hg 1:6
\u24d1 Is 55:2"}, {"pk": 4047078, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 12, "verse": 14, "text": "This is what the LORD says: \u201cConcerning all my evil neighbors who attack the inheritance that I bequeathed to my people, Israel, I am about to uproot them \u24d3 from their land, and I will uproot the house of Judah from them.", "comment": "\u24d3 Jr 1:10; 18:7-8"}, {"pk": 4047079, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 12, "verse": 15, "text": "After I have uprooted them, I will once again have compassion \u24d4 on them and return each one to his inheritance and to his land.", "comment": "\u24d4 Jr 30:18; 31:20; 33:26; 42:12"}, {"pk": 4047080, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 12, "verse": 16, "text": "If they will diligently learn the ways of my people \u24d5 \u2009\u2014\u2009to swear by my name, \u2018As the LORD lives,\u2019 just as they taught my people to swear by Baal\u2009\u2014\u2009they will be built up among my people.", "comment": "\u24d5 Is 2:2-4; Mc 4:1-5"}, {"pk": 4047081, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 12, "verse": 17, "text": "However, if they will not obey, then I will uproot and destroy that nation.\u201d \u24d6 This is the LORD\u2019s declaration.", "comment": "\u24d6 Is 60:12"}, {"pk": 4047082, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 13, "verse": 1, "text": "This is what the LORD said to me: \u201cGo and buy yourself a linen undergarment \u24d7 and put it on. [1] But do not put it in water.\u201d", "comment": "[1] Lit around your waist
\u24d7 Ex 39:27-29; Lv 16:4; Ezk 44:17-18"}, {"pk": 4047083, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 13, "verse": 2, "text": "So I bought underwear as the LORD instructed me and put it on."}, {"pk": 4047084, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 13, "verse": 3, "text": "Then the word of the LORD came to me a second time:"}, {"pk": 4047085, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 13, "verse": 4, "text": "\u201cTake the underwear that you bought and are wearing, [2] and go at once to the Euphrates [3] and hide it in a rocky crevice.\u201d \u24d8", "comment": "[2] Lit wearing around your waist
[3] Perhaps a place near Anathoth with the same spelling as the river
\u24d8 Jr 51:63"}, {"pk": 4047086, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 13, "verse": 5, "text": "So I went and hid it by the Euphrates, as the LORD commanded me."}, {"pk": 4047087, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 13, "verse": 6, "text": "A long time later the LORD said to me, \u201cGo at once to the Euphrates and get the underwear that I commanded you to hide there.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4047088, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 13, "verse": 7, "text": "So I went to the Euphrates and dug up the underwear and got it from the place where I had hidden it, but it was ruined\u2009\u2014\u2009of no use at all."}, {"pk": 4047089, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 13, "verse": 8, "text": "Then the word of the LORD came to me:"}, {"pk": 4047090, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 13, "verse": 9, "text": "\u201cThis is what the LORD says: Just like this I will ruin the great pride of both Judah and Jerusalem. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Lv 26:19"}, {"pk": 4047091, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 13, "verse": 10, "text": "These evil people, who refuse to listen to me, who follow the stubbornness of their own hearts, \u24da and who have followed other gods to serve and bow in worship\u2009\u2014\u2009they will be like this underwear, of no use at all.", "comment": "\u24da Jr 16:12"}, {"pk": 4047092, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 13, "verse": 11, "text": "Just as underwear clings to one\u2019s waist, so I fastened the whole house of Israel and of Judah to me\u201d \u24db \u2009\u2014\u2009this is the LORD\u2019s declaration\u2009\u2014\u2009\u201cso that they might be my people for my fame, praise, and glory, \u24dc but they would not obey.", "comment": "\u24dc Dt 26:19; Ezk 16:8-14
\u24db Dt 4:3-4; 10:20"}, {"pk": 4047093, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 13, "verse": 12, "text": "\u201cSay this to them: \u2018This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: Every jar should be filled with wine.\u2019 Then they will respond to you, \u2018Don\u2019t we know that every jar should be filled with wine?\u2019"}, {"pk": 4047094, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 13, "verse": 13, "text": "And you will say to them, \u2018This is what the LORD says: I am about to fill all who live in this land\u2009\u2014\u2009the kings who reign for David on his throne, the priests, the prophets, and all the residents of Jerusalem\u2009\u2014\u2009with drunkenness."}, {"pk": 4047095, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 13, "verse": 14, "text": "I will smash them against each other, fathers and sons alike\u2009\u2014\u2009this is the LORD\u2019s declaration. I will allow no mercy, pity, or compassion to keep me from destroying them.\u2019\u201d \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Lm 2:2,17,21; 3:43"}, {"pk": 4047096, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 13, "verse": 15, "text": "Listen and pay attention. Do not be proud,
for the LORD has spoken.
"}, {"pk": 4047097, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 13, "verse": 16, "text": "Give glory to the LORD your God \u24d0
before he brings darkness,
before your feet stumble
on the mountains at dusk.
You wait for light,
but he brings darkest gloom [4]
and makes total darkness.
", "comment": "\u24d0 Jos 7:19; 1Sm 6:5; Ps 29:1-2
[4] Or brings a shadow of death"}, {"pk": 4047098, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 13, "verse": 17, "text": "But if you will not listen,
my innermost being will weep in secret
because of your pride.
My eyes will overflow with tears,
for the LORD\u2019s flock \u24d1 has been taken captive.
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 80:1; 95:7; Jr 23:1-4"}, {"pk": 4047099, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 13, "verse": 18, "text": "Say to the king and the queen mother: \u24d2
Take a humble seat,
for your glorious crowns
have fallen from your heads.
", "comment": "\u24d2 2Kg 24:12; Jr 22:26"}, {"pk": 4047100, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 13, "verse": 19, "text": "The cities of the Negev are under siege;
no one can help them.
All of Judah has been taken into exile,
taken completely into exile.
"}, {"pk": 4047101, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 13, "verse": 20, "text": "Look up and see
those coming from the north. \u24d3
Where is the flock entrusted to you,
the sheep that were your pride?
", "comment": "\u24d3 Jr 1:13-15; 4:6; 10:22"}, {"pk": 4047102, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 13, "verse": 21, "text": "What will you say when he appoints
close friends as leaders over you,
ones you yourself trained?
Won\u2019t labor pains seize you, \u24d4
as they do a woman in labor?
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 48:6; Is 13:8; 21:3; 42:14; Jr 4:31; 6:24; 22:23; 30:6; 50:43; Mc 4:9-10; 1Th 5:3"}, {"pk": 4047103, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 13, "verse": 22, "text": "And when you ask yourself,
\u201cWhy have these things happened to me?\u201d
it is because of your great guilt \u24d5
that your skirts have been stripped off, \u24d6
your body exposed. [5]
", "comment": "\u24d5 Jr 5:6; 30:15
[5] Lit your heels have suffered violence
\u24d6 Ezk 16:37-39; Hs 2:3,10; Nah 3:5"}, {"pk": 4047104, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 13, "verse": 23, "text": "Can the Cushite change his skin,
or a leopard his spots?
If so, you might be able to do what is good, \u24d7
you who are instructed in evil.
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ec 5:1; Jr 4:22; Hs 5:4"}, {"pk": 4047105, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 13, "verse": 24, "text": "I will scatter you [6] like drifting chaff \u24d8
before the desert wind.
", "comment": "\u24d8 Jb 13:25; Ps 83:13; Is 40:24
[6] Lit them"}, {"pk": 4047106, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 13, "verse": 25, "text": "This is your lot,
what I have decreed for you\u2009\u2014 this is the LORD\u2019s declaration\u2009\u2014 because you have forgotten me \u24d9
and trusted in lies. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 106:21; Jr 2:32; 18:15; Ezk 22:12; 23:35; Hs 8:14
\u24da Jr 3:23"}, {"pk": 4047107, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 13, "verse": 26, "text": "I will pull your skirts up over your face
so that your shame might be seen. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Is 47:2-3; Jr 49:10; Nah 3:5"}, {"pk": 4047108, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 13, "verse": 27, "text": "Your adulteries and your lustful neighing, \u24dc
your depraved prostitution
on the hills, in the fields\u2009\u2014
I have seen your abhorrent acts.
Woe to you, Jerusalem!
You are unclean\u2009\u2014
for how long yet? \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dc Jr 2:23-24; 5:8
\u24dd Hs 8:5"}, {"pk": 4047109, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 14, "verse": 1, "text": "This is the word of the LORD that came to Jeremiah concerning the drought: \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Jr 17:8"}, {"pk": 4047110, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 14, "verse": 2, "text": "Judah mourns;
her city gates languish. \u24d1
Her people are on the ground in mourning;
Jerusalem\u2019s cry rises up. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 1Sm 5:12
\u24d1 Is 3:26"}, {"pk": 4047111, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 14, "verse": 3, "text": "Their nobles send their servants [1] for water.
They go to the cisterns;
they find no water;
their containers return empty.
They are ashamed and humiliated;
they cover their heads. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Est 6:12; 7:8
[1] Lit little ones"}, {"pk": 4047112, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 14, "verse": 4, "text": "The ground is cracked
since no rain has fallen on the land.
The farmers are ashamed; \u24d4
they cover their heads.
", "comment": "\u24d4 Jl 1:11"}, {"pk": 4047113, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 14, "verse": 5, "text": "Even the doe in the field
gives birth and abandons her fawn
since there is no grass.
"}, {"pk": 4047114, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 14, "verse": 6, "text": "Wild donkeys stand on the barren heights \u24d5
panting for air like jackals.
Their eyes fail
because there are no green plants.
", "comment": "\u24d5 Jr 2:24"}, {"pk": 4047115, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 14, "verse": 7, "text": "Though our iniquities testify against us,
LORD, act for your name\u2019s sake.
Indeed, our rebellions \u24d6 are many;
we have sinned against you. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d6 Jr 2:19; 3:6,22; 5:6
\u24d7 Is 64:5; Jr 3:25; 8:14; 14:20; Lm 3:42; 5:16; Dn 9:5,11"}, {"pk": 4047116, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 14, "verse": 8, "text": "Hope of Israel, \u24d8
its Savior in time of distress,
why are you like a resident alien in the land,
like a traveler stopping only for the night?
", "comment": "\u24d8 Jr 17:13; 50:7"}, {"pk": 4047117, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 14, "verse": 9, "text": "Why are you like a helpless man,
like a warrior unable to save? \u24d9
Yet you are among us, LORD, \u24da
and we bear your name.
Don\u2019t leave us!
", "comment": "\u24da Ex 29:45
\u24d9 Is 59:1"}, {"pk": 4047118, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 14, "verse": 10, "text": "This is what the LORD says concerning these people: Truly they love to wander; \u24db
they never rest their feet.
So the LORD does not accept them.
Now he will remember their iniquity
and punish their sins. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24db Jr 5:31; Am 8:12
\u24dc Hs 8:13"}, {"pk": 4047119, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 14, "verse": 11, "text": "Then the LORD said to me, \u201cDo not pray for the well-being of these people. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Jr 7:16; 11:14; 15:1"}, {"pk": 4047120, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 14, "verse": 12, "text": "If they fast, I will not hear their cry of despair. If they offer burnt offering and grain offering, I will not accept them. Rather, I will finish them off by sword, famine, and plague.\u201d \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Jr 5:12"}, {"pk": 4047121, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 14, "verse": 13, "text": "And I replied, \u201cOh no, Lord GOD! The prophets are telling them, \u2018You won\u2019t see sword or suffer famine. I will certainly give you lasting peace in this place.\u2019\u201d \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Jr 4:10; 6:13-14; 8:10-12"}, {"pk": 4047122, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 14, "verse": 14, "text": "But the LORD said to me, \u201cThese prophets are prophesying a lie in my name. I did not send them, nor did I command them or speak to them. They are prophesying to you a false vision, worthless divination, the deceit \u24d2 of their own minds. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 119:118; Jr 8:5; 23:26
\u24d3 Jr 5:31; 20:6; 23:25-26,32; 27:10,14-16; 29:9,21,31"}, {"pk": 4047123, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 14, "verse": 15, "text": "\u201cTherefore, this is what the LORD says concerning the prophets who prophesy in my name, though I did not send them, and who say, \u2018There will never be sword or famine in this land.\u2019 By sword and famine these prophets will meet their end."}, {"pk": 4047124, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 14, "verse": 16, "text": "The people they are prophesying to will be thrown into the streets of Jerusalem because of the famine and the sword. There will be no one to bury them \u24d4 \u2009\u2014\u2009they, their wives, their sons, and their daughters. I will pour out their own evil on them.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d4 Jr 7:33; 9:22"}, {"pk": 4047125, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 14, "verse": 17, "text": "You are to speak this word to them:
Let my eyes overflow with tears;
day and night may they not stop, \u24d5
for the virgin daughter of my people
has been destroyed by a crushing blow, \u24d6
an extremely severe wound. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d6 Jr 4:6; 6:1
\u24d7 Jr 10:19; 30:12
\u24d5 Jr 9:1,10; 13:17"}, {"pk": 4047126, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 14, "verse": 18, "text": "If I go out to the field,
look\u2009\u2014\u2009those slain by the sword!
If I enter the city,
look\u2009\u2014\u2009those ill \u24d8 from famine!
For both prophet and priest
travel to a land they do not know.
", "comment": "\u24d8 Dt 29:22"}, {"pk": 4047127, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 14, "verse": 19, "text": "Have you completely rejected Judah?
Do you detest \u24d9 Zion?
Why do you strike us
with no hope of healing for us?
We hoped for peace,
but there was nothing good;
for a time of healing,
but there was only terror. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24d9 Lv 26:11,30,43-44
\u24da Jr 8:15; 33:9"}, {"pk": 4047128, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 14, "verse": 20, "text": "We acknowledge our wickedness, LORD,
the iniquity of our fathers; \u24db
indeed, we have sinned against you.
", "comment": "\u24db Jr 3:25; 11:10; 16:12-13"}, {"pk": 4047129, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 14, "verse": 21, "text": "For your name\u2019s sake, don\u2019t despise us.
Don\u2019t disdain your glorious throne. \u24dc
Remember your covenant \u24dd with us;
do not break it.
", "comment": "\u24dd Lv 26:44; Jdg 2:1; Is 33:8
\u24dc Dt 32:19; Jr 15:6; 17:12"}, {"pk": 4047130, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 14, "verse": 22, "text": "Can any of the worthless idols of the nations \u24d0 bring rain?
Or can the skies alone give showers?
Are you not the LORD our God?
We therefore put our hope in you, \u24d1
for you have done all these things.
", "comment": "\u24d1 Is 8:17; 25:9
\u24d0 Jr 8:19; 10:8,15; 16:19"}, {"pk": 4047131, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 15, "verse": 1, "text": "Then the LORD said to me: \u201cEven if \u24d2 Moses and \u24d3 Samuel should \u24d4 stand before me, \u24d5 my compassions would not reach out to these people. Send them from my presence, and let them go. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d5 Jr 15:19; 35:19
\u24d2 Ps 99:6; Ezk 14:14
\u24d3 Ex 32:11-14; Ps 106:23
\u24d4 1Sm 7:9; 12:23
\u24d6 Ex 6:1; 8:2; 9:2; 10:27; Jr 50:33"}, {"pk": 4047132, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 15, "verse": 2, "text": "If they ask you, \u2018Where will we go?\u2009\u2019 tell them: This is what the LORD says: Those destined for death, \u24d7 to death;
those destined for the sword, to the sword.
Those destined for famine, to famine;
those destined for captivity, to captivity.
", "comment": "\u24d7 Jr 14:12; 43:11; Ezk 5:12; Zch 11:9"}, {"pk": 4047133, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 15, "verse": 3, "text": "\u201cI will ordain four kinds [1] of judgment for them\u201d\u2009\u2014\u2009this is the LORD\u2019s declaration\u2009\u2014\u2009\u201cthe sword to kill, the dogs to drag away, \u24d8 and the birds of the sky and the wild animals of the land \u24d9 to devour and destroy.", "comment": "\u24d9 Is 18:6; Jr 7:33; 19:7
[1] Lit families
\u24d8 Jr 22:19; 49:20\u201450:45"}, {"pk": 4047134, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 15, "verse": 4, "text": "I will make them a horror to all the kingdoms of the earth because of Manasseh \u24da son of Hezekiah, the king of Judah, for what he did in Jerusalem.", "comment": "\u24da 2Kg 21:1-18; 2Ch 33:1-20"}, {"pk": 4047135, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 15, "verse": 5, "text": "Who will have pity on you, Jerusalem? \u24db
Who will show sympathy toward you? \u24dc
Who will turn aside
to ask about your well-being?
", "comment": "\u24dc Is 51:19; Nah 3:7
\u24db Lm 1:1-2; Am 5:2"}, {"pk": 4047136, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 15, "verse": 6, "text": "You have left me.\u201d \u24dd This is the LORD\u2019s declaration. \u201cYou have turned your back,
so I have stretched out my hand against you
and destroyed you.
I am tired \u24d0 of showing compassion.
", "comment": "\u24dd Dt 32:15
\u24d0 Is 1:14; 7:13; Jr 6:11; 20:9"}, {"pk": 4047137, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 15, "verse": 7, "text": "I scattered them with a winnowing fork
at the city gates of the land.
I made them childless; I destroyed my people.
They would not turn from their ways. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Jdg 2:19; 2Kg 17:13; 2Ch 7:14; Neh 9:35; Jr 18:11; 25:5; 35:15"}, {"pk": 4047138, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 15, "verse": 8, "text": "I made their widows more numerous
than the sand of the seas. \u24d2
I brought a destroyer at noon
against the mother of young men.
I suddenly released on her
agitation and terrors.
", "comment": "\u24d2 Gn 22:17; 32:12; 41:49"}, {"pk": 4047139, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 15, "verse": 9, "text": "The mother of seven grew faint; \u24d3
she breathed her last breath.
Her sun set while it was still day;
she was ashamed and humiliated.
The rest of them I will give over to the sword
in the presence of their enemies.\u201d This is the LORD\u2019s declaration.
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ru 4:15; 1Sm 2:5; Jb 42:13"}, {"pk": 4047140, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 15, "verse": 10, "text": "Woe is me, my mother,
that you gave birth to me, \u24d4
a man who incites dispute and conflict
in all the land.
I did not lend or borrow,
yet everyone curses me. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d4 Jb 3:1-10
\u24d5 Is 53:3"}, {"pk": 4047141, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 15, "verse": 11, "text": "The LORD said: Haven\u2019t I set you loose for your good?
Haven\u2019t I punished you
in a time of trouble,
in a time of distress with the enemy? [2]
", "comment": "[2] Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4047142, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 15, "verse": 12, "text": "Can anyone smash iron,
iron from the north, or bronze?
"}, {"pk": 4047143, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 15, "verse": 13, "text": "I will give up your wealth
and your treasures as plunder,
without cost, \u24d6 for all your sins
in all your borders.
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 44:12; Is 52:3"}, {"pk": 4047144, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 15, "verse": 14, "text": "Then I will make you serve your enemies [3]
in a land you do not know,
for my anger will kindle a fire
that will burn against you. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Dt 32:22; Jr 17:3-4; Ezk 32:9
[3] Some Hb mss, LXX, Syr, Tg; other Hb mss read you pass through"}, {"pk": 4047145, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 15, "verse": 15, "text": "You know, \u24d8 LORD;
remember me and take note of me. \u24d9
Avenge me against my persecutors. \u24da
In your patience, [4] don\u2019t take me away.
Know that I suffer disgrace for your honor. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 69:7-9
\u24da Jr 11:20
[4] Lit In the slowness of your anger
\u24d8 Jr 12:3
\u24d9 Jdg 16:28; Neh 5:19; 13:14,22,31; Ps 106:4; Lk 23:42"}, {"pk": 4047146, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 15, "verse": 16, "text": "Your words were found, and I ate them. \u24dc
Your words became a delight to me
and the joy of my heart,
for I bear your name, \u24dd
LORD God of Armies.
", "comment": "\u24dd Jr 14:9
\u24dc Ezk 3:3"}, {"pk": 4047147, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 15, "verse": 17, "text": "I never sat with the band of revelers,
and I did not celebrate with them.
Because your hand was on me, I sat alone, \u24d0
for you filled me with indignation.
", "comment": "\u24d0 2Kg 3:15; Ps 102:7; Is 8:11; Lm 3:28"}, {"pk": 4047148, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 15, "verse": 18, "text": "Why has my pain become unending,
my wound incurable, \u24d1
refusing to be healed?
You truly have become like a mirage to me\u2009\u2014
water that is not reliable.
", "comment": "\u24d1 Jr 19:8; 30:12,14,17"}, {"pk": 4047149, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 15, "verse": 19, "text": "Therefore, this is what the LORD says: If you return, I will take you back;
you will stand in my presence.
And if you speak noble words,
rather than worthless ones,
you will be my spokesman. \u24d2
It is they who must return to you;
you must not return to them.
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ex 4:16"}, {"pk": 4047150, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 15, "verse": 20, "text": "Then I will make you a fortified wall of bronze
to this people.
They will fight against you
but will not overcome you,
for I am with you
to save you and rescue you. \u24d3 This is the LORD\u2019s declaration.
", "comment": "\u24d3 Jr 1:8,19; 30:11; 42:11"}, {"pk": 4047151, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 15, "verse": 21, "text": "I will rescue you from the power of evil people
and redeem you from the grasp of the ruthless.
"}, {"pk": 4047152, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 16, "verse": 1, "text": "The word of the LORD came to me:"}, {"pk": 4047153, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 16, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cDo not marry or have sons or daughters in this place."}, {"pk": 4047154, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 16, "verse": 3, "text": "For this is what the LORD says concerning sons and daughters born in this place as well as concerning the mothers who bear them and the fathers who father them in this land:"}, {"pk": 4047155, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 16, "verse": 4, "text": "They will die from deadly diseases. They will not be mourned or buried but will be like manure on the soil\u2019s surface. \u24d4 They will be finished off by sword and famine. Their corpses will become food for the birds of the sky and for the wild animals of the land. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d4 Jr 8:2; 9:22; 25:33
\u24d5 Dt 28:26; Is 18:6; Jr 7:33"}, {"pk": 4047156, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 16, "verse": 5, "text": "\u201cFor this is what the LORD says: Don\u2019t enter a house where a mourning feast is taking place. [1] Don\u2019t go to lament or sympathize with them, for I have removed my peace from these people as well as my faithful love and compassion.\u201d This is the LORD\u2019s declaration. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 25:6; 40:11; 69:16
[1] Lit house of mourning"}, {"pk": 4047157, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 16, "verse": 6, "text": "\u201cBoth great and small will die in this land without burial. No lament will be made for them, nor will anyone cut himself or \u24d7 shave his head for them. [2]", "comment": "\u24d7 Dt 14:1
[2] This custom demonstrated pagan mourning rituals."}, {"pk": 4047158, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 16, "verse": 7, "text": "Food won\u2019t be provided for the mourner \u24d8 to comfort him because of the dead. A consoling drink won\u2019t be given him for the loss of his father or mother.", "comment": "\u24d8 Dt 26:14; Ezk 24:17; Hs 9:4"}, {"pk": 4047159, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 16, "verse": 8, "text": "Do not enter the house where feasting is taking place to sit with them to eat and drink."}, {"pk": 4047160, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 16, "verse": 9, "text": "For this is what the LORD of Armies, the God of Israel, says: I am about to eliminate from this place, before your very eyes and in your time, the sound of joy and gladness, the voice of the groom and the bride. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Jr 7:34; 25:10; 33:11"}, {"pk": 4047161, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 16, "verse": 10, "text": "\u201cWhen you tell these people all these things, they will say to you, \u2018Why has the LORD declared all this terrible disaster against us? \u24da What is our iniquity? What is our sin that we have committed against the LORD our God?\u2019", "comment": "\u24da Jr 5:19"}, {"pk": 4047162, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 16, "verse": 11, "text": "Then you will answer them, \u2018Because your fathers abandoned me \u24db \u2009\u2014\u2009this is the LORD\u2019s declaration\u2009\u2014\u2009and followed other gods, served them, and bowed in worship to them. \u24dc Indeed, they abandoned me and did not keep my instruction.", "comment": "\u24db Dt 29:25; Jr 1:16; 2:13,17,19; 5:19; 17:13; 22:9
\u24dc Dt 29:26"}, {"pk": 4047163, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 16, "verse": 12, "text": "You did more evil than your fathers. \u24dd Look, each one of you was following the stubbornness of his evil heart, not obeying me.", "comment": "\u24dd Jr 7:26"}, {"pk": 4047164, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 16, "verse": 13, "text": "So I will hurl you from this land into a land that you and your fathers are not familiar with. \u24d0 There you will worship other gods \u24d1 both day and night, for I will not grant you grace.\u2019 [3]", "comment": "\u24d0 Jr 15:14; 17:4; 22:26
[3] Or compassion
\u24d1 Dt 4:28; 28:36,64"}, {"pk": 4047165, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 16, "verse": 14, "text": "\u201cHowever, look, the days are coming\u201d \u24d2 \u2009\u2014\u2009the LORD\u2019s declaration\u2009\u2014\u2009\u201cwhen it will no longer be said, \u2018As the LORD lives who brought the Israelites from the land of Egypt,\u2019 \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Jr 23:7-8
\u24d2 Jr 7:32; 19:6; 23:5; 48:12; 49:2; 51:47,52"}, {"pk": 4047166, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 16, "verse": 15, "text": "but rather, \u2018As the LORD lives who brought the Israelites from the land of the north \u24d4 and from all the other lands where he had banished them.\u2019 For I will return them to their land that I gave to their ancestors. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d4 Jr 3:18
\u24d5 Jr 23:8"}, {"pk": 4047167, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 16, "verse": 16, "text": "\u201cI am about to send for many fishermen\u201d \u24d6 \u2009\u2014\u2009this is the LORD\u2019s declaration\u2009\u2014\u2009\u201cand they will fish for them. Then I will send for many hunters, and they will hunt them down on every mountain and hill and out of the clefts of the rocks,", "comment": "\u24d6 Am 4:2; Hab 1:14-15"}, {"pk": 4047168, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 16, "verse": 17, "text": "for my gaze takes in all their ways. \u24d7 They are not concealed from me, and their iniquity is not hidden from my sight.", "comment": "\u24d7 2Ch 16:9; Jb 34:21; Ps 90:8; Pr 5:21; Jr 32:19"}, {"pk": 4047169, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 16, "verse": 18, "text": "I will first repay them double for their iniquity \u24d8 and sin because they have polluted my land. They have filled my inheritance with the carcasses of their abhorrent and detestable idols.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d8 Jr 17:18"}, {"pk": 4047170, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 16, "verse": 19, "text": " LORD, my strength and my stronghold,
my refuge in a time of distress, \u24d9
the nations will come to you
from the ends of the earth, and they will say,
\u201cOur fathers inherited only lies,
worthless idols \u24da of no benefit at all.\u201d
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 37:39; Nah 1:7
\u24da Jr 8:19; 10:8,15; 14:22"}, {"pk": 4047171, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 16, "verse": 20, "text": "Can one make gods for himself?
But they are not gods. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Gn 1:26; Jr 2:11"}, {"pk": 4047172, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 16, "verse": 21, "text": "\u201cTherefore, I am about to inform them,
and this time I will make them know
my power and my might;
then they will know that my name is the LORD.\u201d \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Jr 33:2"}, {"pk": 4047173, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 17, "verse": 1, "text": "The sin of Judah is inscribed
with an iron stylus. \u24dd
With a diamond point
it is engraved on the tablet of their hearts \u24d0
and on the horns of their [1] altars,
", "comment": "\u24d0 Pr 3:3; 7:3; Jr 31:33-34
\u24dd Jb 19:24
[1] Some Hb mss, Syr, Vg; other Hb mss read your"}, {"pk": 4047174, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 17, "verse": 2, "text": "while their children remember their altars
and their Asherah poles, by the green trees
on the high hills\u2009 \u24d1\u2014
", "comment": "\u24d1 Dt 16:21; 1Kg 14:23; 2Kg 17:10"}, {"pk": 4047175, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 17, "verse": 3, "text": "my mountains in the countryside.
I will give up your wealth
and all your treasures as plunder \u24d2
because of the sin of your high places [2]
in all your borders. \u24d3
", "comment": "[2] Lit plunder, your high places because of sin
\u24d2 Ps 44:10; Is 10:6; 42:22-24; Jr 20:5; 49:31-32; Ezk 7:21; 26:12; 29:19; 36:4; Am 3:11; Zph 1:13
\u24d3 Jr 15:13"}, {"pk": 4047176, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 17, "verse": 4, "text": "You will, on your own, relinquish your inheritance
that I gave you.
I will make you serve your enemies
in a land you do not know, \u24d4
for you have set my anger on fire; \u24d5
it will burn forever.
", "comment": "\u24d5 Dt 32:22; Jr 15:14
\u24d4 Jr 16:13; 22:28; Ezk 32:9"}, {"pk": 4047177, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 17, "verse": 5, "text": "This is what the LORD says: Cursed is the person who trusts in mankind. \u24d6
He makes human flesh his strength, \u24d7
and his heart turns from the LORD.
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 146:3
\u24d7 2Ch 32:8"}, {"pk": 4047178, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 17, "verse": 6, "text": "He will be like a juniper in the Arabah; \u24d8
he cannot see when good comes
but dwells in the parched places in the wilderness,
in a salt land where no one lives. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d8 Jr 48:6
\u24d9 Gn 19:24-26; Ps 107:34"}, {"pk": 4047179, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 17, "verse": 7, "text": "The person who trusts in the LORD,
whose confidence indeed is the LORD, is blessed. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 40:4"}, {"pk": 4047180, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 17, "verse": 8, "text": "He will be like a tree planted by water: \u24db
it sends its roots out toward a stream,
it doesn\u2019t fear when heat comes,
and its foliage remains green.
It will not worry in a year of drought
or cease producing fruit.
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 1:3; Ezk 17:5-8"}, {"pk": 4047181, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 17, "verse": 9, "text": "The heart is more deceitful than anything else, \u24dc
and incurable\u2009\u2014\u2009who can understand it? \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Jr 15:18; Mc 1:9
\u24dc Gn 6:5"}, {"pk": 4047182, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 17, "verse": 10, "text": "I, the LORD, examine the mind,
I test the heart [3] \u24d0
to give to each according to his way,
according to what his actions deserve. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d0 Dt 8:2; Ps 17:3; 26:2
\u24d1 Jr 4:18; 7:3,5; 18:11; 23:22; 25:5; 26:3,13; 32:19; Rm 2:6
[3] Lit kidneys"}, {"pk": 4047183, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 17, "verse": 11, "text": "He who makes a fortune unjustly
is like a partridge that hatches eggs it didn\u2019t lay.
In the middle of his life
his riches will abandon him,
so in the end he will be a fool. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Lk 12:20"}, {"pk": 4047184, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 17, "verse": 12, "text": "A glorious throne \u24d3
on high \u24d4 from the beginning
is the place of our sanctuary. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d3 Is 6:1-3; Jr 14:21; Ezk 1:26-28
\u24d5 Ps 68:33-35; Is 60:13
\u24d4 Ps 102:19; Jr 25:30"}, {"pk": 4047185, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 17, "verse": 13, "text": " LORD, the hope of Israel, \u24d6
all who abandon you
will be put to shame.
All who turn away from me
will be written in the dirt,
for they have abandoned
the LORD, the fountain of living water. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d6 Jr 14:8; 50:7
\u24d7 Jr 2:13"}, {"pk": 4047186, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 17, "verse": 14, "text": "Heal me, LORD, and I will be healed;
save me, and I will be saved,
for you are my praise. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 22:25; 71:6; 109:1"}, {"pk": 4047187, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 17, "verse": 15, "text": "Hear how they keep challenging me, \u24d9
\u201cWhere is the word of the LORD?
Let it come!\u201d
", "comment": "\u24d9 Is 5:19; 2Pt 3:4"}, {"pk": 4047188, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 17, "verse": 16, "text": "But I have not run away from being your shepherd,
and I have not longed for the fatal day. \u24da
You know my words were spoken in your presence.
", "comment": "\u24da Am 5:18"}, {"pk": 4047189, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 17, "verse": 17, "text": "Don\u2019t become a terror to me.
You are my refuge \u24db in the day of disaster.
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 46:1; 61:3; 62:7-8"}, {"pk": 4047190, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 17, "verse": 18, "text": "Let my persecutors be put to shame, \u24dc
but don\u2019t let me be put to shame.
Let them be terrified, but don\u2019t let me be terrified.
Bring on them the day of disaster; \u24dd
shatter them with total [4] destruction.
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 35:4
\u24dd Ps 35:8
[4] Lit double"}, {"pk": 4047191, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 17, "verse": 19, "text": "This is what the LORD said to me, \u201cGo and stand at the People\u2019s Gate, through which the kings of Judah enter and leave, as well as at all the gates of Jerusalem."}, {"pk": 4047192, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 17, "verse": 20, "text": "Announce to them, \u2018Hear the word of the LORD, kings of Judah, all Judah, and all the residents of Jerusalem who enter through these gates."}, {"pk": 4047193, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 17, "verse": 21, "text": "This is what the LORD says: Watch yourselves; do not pick up a load and bring it in through Jerusalem\u2019s gates on the Sabbath day. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Neh 13:15-21; Jn 5:9-12"}, {"pk": 4047194, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 17, "verse": 22, "text": "Do not carry a load out of your houses on the Sabbath day or do any work, \u24d1 but keep the Sabbath day holy, just as I commanded your ancestors. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d1 Ex 20:8-10; Dt 5:12-14; Is 56:2-6
\u24d2 Ezk 20:12"}, {"pk": 4047195, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 17, "verse": 23, "text": "They wouldn\u2019t listen or pay attention but became obstinate, \u24d3 not listening or accepting discipline.", "comment": "\u24d3 Jr 7:26"}, {"pk": 4047196, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 17, "verse": 24, "text": "\u201c\u2018However, if you listen to me\u2009\u2014\u2009this is the LORD\u2019s declaration\u2009\u2014\u2009and do not bring loads through the gates of this city on the Sabbath day, but keep the Sabbath day holy and do no work on it,"}, {"pk": 4047197, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 17, "verse": 25, "text": "kings and princes will enter through the gates of this city. They will sit on the throne of David; \u24d4 they will ride in chariots and on horses \u24d5 with their officials, the men of Judah, and the residents of Jerusalem. This city will be inhabited forever.", "comment": "\u24d5 Jr 22:4
\u24d4 Jr 22:2,30; 29:16; 36:30"}, {"pk": 4047198, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 17, "verse": 26, "text": "Then people will come from the cities of Judah and from the area around Jerusalem, from the land of Benjamin and from the Judean foothills, from the hill country and from the Negev \u24d6 bringing burnt offerings and sacrifices, grain offerings and frankincense, and thank offerings to the house of the LORD.", "comment": "\u24d6 Jr 32:44; 33:13"}, {"pk": 4047199, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 17, "verse": 27, "text": "But if you do not listen to me to keep the Sabbath day holy by not carrying a load while entering the gates of Jerusalem on the Sabbath day, I will set fire to its gates, \u24d7 and it will consume the citadels \u24d8 of Jerusalem \u24d9 and not be extinguished.\u2019\u201d \u24da", "comment": "\u24d7 Lm 4:11
\u24da Jr 7:20
\u24d9 2Kg 25:9
\u24d8 Jr 49:27; Am 1:14"}, {"pk": 4047200, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 18, "verse": 1, "text": "This is the word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD:"}, {"pk": 4047201, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 18, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cGo down at once to the potter\u2019s house; \u24db there I will reveal my words to you.\u201d", "comment": "\u24db Is 29:16; Jr 19:1-2"}, {"pk": 4047202, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 18, "verse": 3, "text": "So I went down to the potter\u2019s house, and there he was, working away at the wheel. [1]", "comment": "[1] Lit pair of stones"}, {"pk": 4047203, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 18, "verse": 4, "text": "But the jar that he was making from the clay became flawed in the potter\u2019s hand, so he made it into another jar, as it seemed right for him to do. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Rm 9:21"}, {"pk": 4047204, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 18, "verse": 5, "text": "The word of the LORD came to me:"}, {"pk": 4047205, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 18, "verse": 6, "text": "\u201cHouse of Israel, can I not treat you as this potter treats his clay?\u201d\u2009\u2014\u2009this is the LORD\u2019s declaration. \u201cJust like clay in the potter\u2019s hand, so are you in my hand, house of Israel. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Gn 2:7-8; Is 43:1; 64:8"}, {"pk": 4047206, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 18, "verse": 7, "text": "At one moment I might announce concerning a nation or a kingdom that I will uproot, tear down, and destroy it. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Jr 1:10; 24:6; 31:28"}, {"pk": 4047207, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 18, "verse": 8, "text": "However, if that nation about which I have made the announcement turns from its evil, I will relent concerning the disaster I had planned to do to it. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 2Sm 24:1; Jr 42:10; Jnh 3:10"}, {"pk": 4047208, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 18, "verse": 9, "text": "At another time I might announce concerning a nation or a kingdom that I will build and plant it. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Jr 1:10"}, {"pk": 4047209, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 18, "verse": 10, "text": "However, if it does what is evil in my sight by not listening to me, I will relent concerning the good I had said I would do to it. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Ezk 18:25-29; 33:12-13"}, {"pk": 4047210, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 18, "verse": 11, "text": "So now, say to the men of Judah and to the residents of Jerusalem, \u2018This is what the LORD says: Look, I am about to bring harm to you and make plans against you. Turn now, each from your evil way, and correct your ways and your deeds.\u2019 \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Jr 4:18; 7:3; 35:15"}, {"pk": 4047211, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 18, "verse": 12, "text": "But they will say, \u2018It\u2019s hopeless. \u24d5 We will continue to follow our plans, and each of us will continue to act according to the stubbornness of his evil heart.\u2019\u201d", "comment": "\u24d5 Is 57:12; Jr 2:25"}, {"pk": 4047212, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 18, "verse": 13, "text": "Therefore, this is what the LORD says: Ask among the nations,
who has heard things like these?
Virgin Israel has done a most horrible thing. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Jr 5:30; Hs 6:10"}, {"pk": 4047213, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 18, "verse": 14, "text": "Does the snow of Lebanon ever leave the highland crags?
Or does cold water flowing from a distance ever fail?
"}, {"pk": 4047214, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 18, "verse": 15, "text": "Yet my people have forgotten me. \u24d7
They burn incense to worthless idols
that make them stumble in their ways \u24d8
on the ancient roads, \u24d9
and make them walk on new paths, not the highway.
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ezk 14:3,4,7; 44:12; Rv 2:14
\u24d7 Jr 2:32; 3:21; 13:25; Ezk 22:12; 23:35; Hs 8:14
\u24d9 Jr 6:16"}, {"pk": 4047215, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 18, "verse": 16, "text": "They have made their land a horror, \u24da
a perpetual object of scorn; [2] \u24db
all who pass by it will be appalled \u24dc
and shake their heads. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Jb 2:11; 42:11; Ps 22:7; 69:20; Is 51:19; Jr 15:5; 48:27; Nah 3:7
\u24da Dt 28:37; 2Ch 29:8; 30:7; Jr 5:30; 19:8; 25:9,18; 29:18; 42:18; 44:12,22; 50:13; Mc 6:16; Zph 2:15
[2] Lit hissing
\u24db Lm 2:15
\u24dc Jr 19:8; 49:17"}, {"pk": 4047216, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 18, "verse": 17, "text": "I will scatter them before the enemy like the east wind. \u24d0
I will show them [3] my back and not my face \u24d1
on the day of their calamity.
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ex 10:13; 14:21; Jb 27:21; 38:24; Ps 48:7; Is 27:8; Jr 13:24
[3] LXX, Lat, Syr, Tg; MT reads will look at them
\u24d1 2Ch 29:6; Jr 2:27; 32:33; Ezk 8:16"}, {"pk": 4047217, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 18, "verse": 18, "text": "Then certain ones said, \u201cCome, let\u2019s make plans against Jeremiah, \u24d2 for instruction will never be lost from the priest, \u24d3 or counsel from the wise, or a word from the prophet. \u24d4 Come, let\u2019s denounce him [4] and pay no attention to all his words.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d3 Jr 2:8,26; 5:31; 6:13; 8:10; 13:13; 23:11,33; Ezk 7:26; Mc 3:11; Zph 3:4
[4] Lit let\u2019s strike him with the tongue
\u24d4 Jr 5:13
\u24d2 Jr 11:19"}, {"pk": 4047218, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 18, "verse": 19, "text": "Pay attention to me, LORD.
Hear what my opponents are saying! \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 55:2-3; 142:6"}, {"pk": 4047219, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 18, "verse": 20, "text": "Should good be repaid with evil?
Yet they have dug a pit for me. \u24d6
Remember how I stood before you
to speak good on their behalf,
to turn your anger from them.
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 35:7; 57:6"}, {"pk": 4047220, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 18, "verse": 21, "text": "Therefore, hand their children over to famine, \u24d7
and give them over to the power of the sword.
Let their wives become childless and widowed,
their husbands slain by deadly disease, [5]
their young men struck down by the sword in battle.
", "comment": "[5] Lit by death
\u24d7 Ps 109:9-20"}, {"pk": 4047221, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 18, "verse": 22, "text": "Let a cry be heard from their houses
when you suddenly bring raiders against them,
for they have dug a pit to capture me
and have hidden snares for my feet. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 140:5; 142:3"}, {"pk": 4047222, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 18, "verse": 23, "text": "But you, LORD, know
all their deadly plots against me.
Do not wipe out their iniquity; \u24d9
do not blot out their sin before you.
Let them be forced to stumble before you;
deal with them in the time of your anger.
", "comment": "\u24d9 Neh 4:5"}, {"pk": 4047223, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 19, "verse": 1, "text": "This is what the LORD says: \u201cGo, buy a potter\u2019s clay \u24da jar. Take [1] some of the elders of the people and some of the leading priests \u24db", "comment": "[1] Syr, Tg; MT omits Take
\u24db 2Kg 19:2
\u24da Jr 18:2"}, {"pk": 4047224, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 19, "verse": 2, "text": "and go out to Ben Hinnom Valley \u24dc near the entrance of the Potsherd Gate. Proclaim there the words I speak to you.", "comment": "\u24dc 2Kg 23:10; 2Ch 28:3; Jr 7:31-32"}, {"pk": 4047225, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 19, "verse": 3, "text": "Say, \u2018Hear the word of the LORD, kings of Judah and residents of Jerusalem. \u24dd This is what the LORD of Armies, the God of Israel, says: I am going to bring such disaster on this place that everyone who hears about it will shudder [2] \u24d0", "comment": "[2] Lit about it, his ears will tingle; Hb obscure
\u24d0 1Sm 3:11; 2Kg 21:12
\u24dd Jr 17:20"}, {"pk": 4047226, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 19, "verse": 4, "text": "because they have abandoned me \u24d1 and made this a foreign place. They have burned incense in it to other gods that they, their fathers, and the kings of Judah have never known. They have filled this place with the blood of the innocent. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d1 Dt 28:20; 31:16; 1Sm 8:8; 1Kg 11:33; 2Kg 22:17; 2Ch 34:25; Jr 1:16; 5:7
\u24d2 Dt 19:10; 27:25; 2Kg 21:6,16; 24:4; Is 59:7; Jr 2:34"}, {"pk": 4047227, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 19, "verse": 5, "text": "They have built high places to Baal on which to burn their children in the fire as burnt offerings to Baal, something I have never commanded or mentioned; I never entertained the thought. [3] \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Jr 7:31; 32:35
[3] Lit mentioned, and it did not arise on my heart"}, {"pk": 4047228, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 19, "verse": 6, "text": "\u201c\u2018Therefore, look, the days are coming \u24d4 \u2009\u2014\u2009this is the LORD\u2019s declaration\u2009\u2014\u2009when this place will no longer be called Topheth and Ben Hinnom Valley, but Slaughter Valley. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Jr 25:34
\u24d4 Jr 7:32; 16:14; 23:5; 48:12; 49:2; 51:47,52"}, {"pk": 4047229, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 19, "verse": 7, "text": "I will spoil the plans of Judah and Jerusalem in this place. I will make them fall by the sword before their enemies, by the hand of those who intend to take their life. I will provide their corpses as food for the birds of the sky and for the wild animals of the land. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Dt 28:26; Ps 79:2; Jr 7:33; 15:3; 16:4"}, {"pk": 4047230, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 19, "verse": 8, "text": "I will make this city desolate, an object of scorn. Everyone who passes by it will be appalled and scoff because of all its wounds. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Dt 28:37; 2Ch 29:8; 30:7; Jr 5:30; 25:9,18; 29:18; 42:18; 44:12,22; 49:17; 50:13; Mc 1:9; 6:16; Nah 3:19; Zph 2:15"}, {"pk": 4047231, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 19, "verse": 9, "text": "I will make them eat the flesh of their sons and their daughters, and they will eat each other\u2019s flesh in the distressing siege inflicted on them by their enemies who intend to take their life.\u2019 \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Dt 28:53-57; Lm 4:10; Ezk 5:10"}, {"pk": 4047232, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 19, "verse": 10, "text": "\u201cThen you are to shatter the jar in the presence of the people going with you,"}, {"pk": 4047233, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 19, "verse": 11, "text": "and you are to proclaim to them, \u2018This is what the LORD of Armies says: I will shatter these people and this city, like one shatters a potter\u2019s jar that can never again be mended. They will bury the dead in Topheth because there is no other place for burials. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Jr 7:32"}, {"pk": 4047234, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 19, "verse": 12, "text": "That is what I will do to this place\u2009\u2014\u2009this is the declaration of the LORD \u2009\u2014\u2009and to its residents, making this city like Topheth."}, {"pk": 4047235, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 19, "verse": 13, "text": "The houses of Jerusalem and the houses of the kings of Judah will become impure like that place Topheth\u2009\u2014\u2009all the houses on whose rooftops they have burned incense to all the stars in the sky \u24da and poured out drink offerings to other gods.\u2019\u201d", "comment": "\u24da Dt 4:19; 2Kg 17:16; 23:4-5; Zph 1:5"}, {"pk": 4047236, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 19, "verse": 14, "text": "Jeremiah returned from Topheth, where the LORD had sent him to prophesy, stood in the courtyard of the LORD\u2019s temple, \u24db and proclaimed to all the people,", "comment": "\u24db 2Ch 20:5; Jr 26:2"}, {"pk": 4047237, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 19, "verse": 15, "text": "\u201cThis is what the LORD of Armies, the God of Israel, says: \u2018I am about to bring on this city\u2009\u2014\u2009and on all its cities\u2009\u2014\u2009every disaster that I spoke against it, for they have become obstinate, not obeying my words.\u2019\u201d \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Jr 7:26"}, {"pk": 4047238, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 20, "verse": 1, "text": "Pashhur the priest, \u24dd the son of Immer \u24d0 and chief official in the temple of the LORD, heard Jeremiah prophesying these things.", "comment": "\u24d0 1Ch 24:14; Ezr 2:37-38
\u24dd 1Ch 9:12; Jr 21:1; 38:1"}, {"pk": 4047239, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 20, "verse": 2, "text": "So Pashhur had the prophet Jeremiah beaten and put him in the stocks \u24d1 at the Upper Benjamin Gate \u24d2 in the LORD\u2019s temple.", "comment": "\u24d1 Jb 13:27; Jr 29:26; Ac 16:24
\u24d2 Jr 37:13; 38:7; Zch 14:10"}, {"pk": 4047240, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 20, "verse": 3, "text": "The next day, when Pashhur released Jeremiah from the stocks, Jeremiah said to him, \u201cThe LORD does not call you Pashhur, but Terror Is on Every Side, [1]", "comment": "[1] = Magor-missabib"}, {"pk": 4047241, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 20, "verse": 4, "text": "for this is what the LORD says, \u2018I am about to make you a terror to both yourself and those you love. \u24d3 They will fall by the sword of their enemies before your very eyes. \u24d4 I will hand Judah over to the king of Babylon, and he will deport them to Babylon and put them to the sword.", "comment": "\u24d4 2Sm 12:11; Is 1:7; Jr 16:9; 29:21; 39:16; 51:24
\u24d3 Jr 6:25; 20:10; 46:5"}, {"pk": 4047242, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 20, "verse": 5, "text": "I will give away all the wealth \u24d5 of this city, all its products \u24d6 and valuables. Indeed, I will hand all the treasures of the kings of Judah over to their enemies. They will plunder them, seize them, and carry them off to Babylon. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 2Kg 20:17; 21:14; Lm 2:7
\u24d5 Pr 15:6
\u24d6 Dt 28:33; Ezk 23:29"}, {"pk": 4047243, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 20, "verse": 6, "text": "As for you, Pashhur, and all who live in your house, you will go into captivity. You will go to Babylon. \u24d8 There you will die, and there you will be buried, you and all your friends to whom you prophesied lies.\u2019\u201d \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d8 Jr 34:3; Mc 4:10
\u24d9 Jr 5:31; 14:13-14; 23:25-26,32; 27:10,14-16; 29:9,21,31"}, {"pk": 4047244, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 20, "verse": 7, "text": "You deceived \u24da me, LORD, and I was deceived.
You seized me and prevailed.
I am a laughingstock all the time; \u24db
everyone ridicules me.
", "comment": "\u24db Gn 38:23; Jb 12:4; Ps 44:14; Jr 48:26-27,39; Lm 2:15-17; 3:14
\u24da 1Kg 20:20-22; 2Ch 18:20; Jr 15:18"}, {"pk": 4047245, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 20, "verse": 8, "text": "For whenever I speak, I cry out,
I proclaim, \u201cViolence and destruction!\u201d \u24dc
so the word of the LORD has become my
constant disgrace and derision.
", "comment": "\u24dc Jr 6:7"}, {"pk": 4047246, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 20, "verse": 9, "text": "I say, \u201cI won\u2019t mention him
or speak any longer in his name.\u201d \u24dd
But his message becomes a fire burning in my heart, \u24d0
shut up in my bones.
I become tired of holding it in, \u24d1
and I cannot prevail.
", "comment": "\u24d0 Jb 32:18-20; Ps 39:3
\u24d1 Jr 6:11; Am 3:8; 1Co 9:16
\u24dd Ex 5:23; Dt 18:20; Ac 5:40"}, {"pk": 4047247, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 20, "verse": 10, "text": "For I have heard the gossip of many people,
\u201cTerror is on every side! \u24d2
Report him; let\u2019s report him!\u201d
Everyone I trusted [2] watches for my fall. \u24d3
\u201cPerhaps he will be deceived
so that we might prevail against him
and take our vengeance on him.\u201d
", "comment": "[2] Lit Every man of my peace
\u24d2 Jr 6:25; 20:3; 46:5
\u24d3 Ps 35:15; 41:9; 56:6"}, {"pk": 4047248, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 20, "verse": 11, "text": "But the LORD is with me like a violent warrior. \u24d4
Therefore, my persecutors will stumble and not prevail.
Since they have not succeeded, they will be utterly shamed,
an everlasting humiliation that will never be forgotten. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ex 15:3
\u24d5 Mc 3:7"}, {"pk": 4047249, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 20, "verse": 12, "text": " LORD of Armies, testing the righteous
and seeing the heart [3] and mind,
let me see your vengeance on them,
for I have presented my case to you. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Jr 11:20
[3] Lit kidneys"}, {"pk": 4047250, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 20, "verse": 13, "text": "Sing to the LORD!
Praise the LORD,
for he rescues the life of the needy
from evil people.
"}, {"pk": 4047251, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 20, "verse": 14, "text": "May the day I was born
be cursed. \u24d7
May the day my mother bore me
never be blessed.
", "comment": "\u24d7 Jb 3:3"}, {"pk": 4047252, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 20, "verse": 15, "text": "May the man be cursed
who brought the news to my father, saying,
\u201cA male child is born to you,\u201d
bringing him great joy.
"}, {"pk": 4047253, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 20, "verse": 16, "text": "Let that man be like the cities
the LORD demolished without compassion. \u24d8
Let him hear an outcry in the morning \u24d9
and a war cry at noontime
", "comment": "\u24d9 Jr 18:22
\u24d8 Gn 19:25"}, {"pk": 4047254, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 20, "verse": 17, "text": "because he didn\u2019t kill me in the womb \u24da
so that my mother might have been my grave,
her womb eternally pregnant.
", "comment": "\u24da Jb 3:10-11"}, {"pk": 4047255, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 20, "verse": 18, "text": "Why did I come out of the womb
to see only struggle and sorrow, \u24db
to end my life in shame?
", "comment": "\u24db Jb 3:20; Lm 3:1"}, {"pk": 4047256, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 21, "verse": 1, "text": "This is the word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD when King Zedekiah sent Pashhur \u24dc son of Malchijah and the priest Zephaniah \u24dd son of Maaseiah to Jeremiah, asking,", "comment": "\u24dd Jr 29:24-29; 37:3; 52:24-27
\u24dc 1Ch 9:12; Neh 11:12; Jr 38:1"}, {"pk": 4047257, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 21, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cInquire of the LORD on our behalf, since King Nebuchadnezzar [1] \u24d0 of Babylon is making war against us. Perhaps the LORD will perform for us something like all his past wondrous works so that Nebuchadnezzar will withdraw from us.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d0 2Kg 24:11; 25:22; 2Ch 36:6-13
[1] Lit Nebuchadrezzar"}, {"pk": 4047258, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 21, "verse": 3, "text": "But Jeremiah answered, \u201cThis is what you are to say to Zedekiah:"}, {"pk": 4047259, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 21, "verse": 4, "text": "\u2018This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: I am about to repel the weapons of war in your hands, \u24d1 those you are using to fight the king of Babylon and the Chaldeans [2] who are besieging you outside the wall, and I will bring them into the center of this city. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Is 13:4
\u24d1 Jr 32:5; 37:8-10
[2] = Babylonians"}, {"pk": 4047260, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 21, "verse": 5, "text": "I myself will fight against you \u24d3 with an outstretched hand and a strong arm, \u24d4 with anger, rage, and intense wrath.", "comment": "\u24d4 Dt 5:15; 26:8; 1Kg 8:42; Ps 136:12
\u24d3 1Sm 4:1\u20145:12; Lm 2:5"}, {"pk": 4047261, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 21, "verse": 6, "text": "I will strike the residents of this city, both people and animals. They will die in a severe plague."}, {"pk": 4047262, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 21, "verse": 7, "text": "Afterward\u2009\u2014\u2009this is the LORD\u2019s declaration\u2009\u2014\u2009King Zedekiah of Judah, his officers, and the people\u2009\u2014\u2009those in this city who survive the plague, the sword, and the famine\u2009\u2014\u2009I will hand over to King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon, \u24d5 to their enemies, yes, to those who intend to take their lives. He will put them to the sword; he won\u2019t spare them or show pity or compassion.\u2019 \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d5 Jr 37:17; 39:5-9; 52:9
\u24d6 2Ch 36:17"}, {"pk": 4047263, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 21, "verse": 8, "text": "\u201cBut tell this people, \u2018This is what the LORD says: Look, I am setting before you the way of life and the way of death. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Dt 30:15-19; Pr 12:28; Jr 8:3"}, {"pk": 4047264, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 21, "verse": 9, "text": "Whoever stays in this city will die by the sword, famine, and plague, but whoever goes out and surrenders to the Chaldeans who are besieging you will live and will retain his life like the spoils of war. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Jr 38:2; 39:18; 45:5"}, {"pk": 4047265, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 21, "verse": 10, "text": "For I have set my face against this city to bring disaster and not good \u24d9 \u2009\u2014\u2009this is the LORD\u2019s declaration. It will be handed over to the king of Babylon, who will burn it.\u2019 \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Jr 34:2,22; 37:8; 38:18
\u24d9 Jr 31:28; 39:16; 44:11,27; Am 9:4"}, {"pk": 4047266, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 21, "verse": 11, "text": "\u201cAnd to the house of the king of Judah say this: \u2018Hear the word of the LORD!"}, {"pk": 4047267, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 21, "verse": 12, "text": "House of David, this is what the LORD says: Administer justice every morning,
and rescue the victim of robbery
from his oppressor, \u24db
or my anger will flare up like fire
and burn unquenchably
because of your evil deeds.
", "comment": "\u24db Dt 28:29; Ec 4:1; Jr 22:3"}, {"pk": 4047268, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 21, "verse": 13, "text": "Beware! I am against you, \u24dc
you who sit above the valley,
you atop the rocky plateau\u2009\u2014 this is the LORD\u2019s declaration\u2009\u2014 you who say, \u201cWho can come down against us? \u24dd
Who can enter our hiding places?\u201d
", "comment": "\u24dc Ezk 13:8
\u24dd Jr 49:4"}, {"pk": 4047269, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 21, "verse": 14, "text": "I will punish you according to what you have done \u24d0 \u2009\u2014 this is the LORD\u2019s declaration. I will kindle a fire in your forest \u24d1
that will consume everything around it.\u2019\u201d \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d0 Is 3:10
\u24d2 Jr 50:32
\u24d1 Ezk 20:47"}, {"pk": 4047270, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 22, "verse": 1, "text": "This is what the LORD says: \u201cGo down to the palace of the king of Judah and announce this word there."}, {"pk": 4047271, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 22, "verse": 2, "text": "You are to say, \u2018Hear the word of the LORD, king of Judah, you who sit on the throne of David \u24d3 \u2009\u2014\u2009you, your officers, and your people who enter these gates.", "comment": "\u24d3 2Sm 3:10; 1Kg 2:12,24,45; Is 9:7; Jr 17:25; 22:30; 29:16; 36:30"}, {"pk": 4047272, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 22, "verse": 3, "text": "This is what the LORD says: Administer justice and righteousness. \u24d4 Rescue the victim of robbery from his oppressor. \u24d5 Don\u2019t exploit or brutalize the resident alien, the fatherless, or the widow. \u24d6 Don\u2019t shed innocent blood in this place.", "comment": "\u24d6 Dt 14:29; 24:17,19-21; 27:19; Ps 146:9; Jr 7:6; Ezk 22:7
\u24d4 2Sm 8:15; 1Kg 10:9; 2Ch 9:8; Is 33:5; 59:14; Jr 9:24; 23:5; 33:15; Am 5:7,24
\u24d5 Dt 28:29; Ps 35:10; Ec 4:1; Jr 21:12"}, {"pk": 4047273, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 22, "verse": 4, "text": "For if you conscientiously carry out this word, then kings sitting on David\u2019s throne will enter through the gates of this palace \u24d7 riding on chariots and horses\u2009\u2014\u2009they, their officers, and their people.", "comment": "\u24d7 Jr 17:25"}, {"pk": 4047274, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 22, "verse": 5, "text": "But if you do not obey these words, then I swear by myself \u24d8 \u2009\u2014\u2009this is the LORD\u2019s declaration\u2009\u2014\u2009that this house will become a ruin.\u2019\u201d \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d8 Gn 22:16; 1Sm 3:14; Ps 89:3,35; Is 45:23; 54:9; Jr 44:26; 49:13
\u24d9 Jr 17:27"}, {"pk": 4047275, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 22, "verse": 6, "text": "For this is what the LORD says concerning the house of the king of Judah: \u201cYou are like Gilead \u24da to me,
or the summit of Lebanon,
but I will certainly turn you into a wilderness,
uninhabited cities.
", "comment": "\u24da Sg 4:1; Jr 8:22; 46:11; 50:19; Mc 7:14; Zch 10:10"}, {"pk": 4047276, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 22, "verse": 7, "text": "I will set apart destroyers \u24db against you,
each with his weapons.
They will cut down the choicest of your cedars
and throw them into the fire.
", "comment": "\u24db Ex 12:23; 2Sm 24:16; Is 54:16"}, {"pk": 4047277, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 22, "verse": 8, "text": "\u201cMany nations will pass by this city and ask one another, \u2018Why did the LORD do such a thing to this great city?\u2019"}, {"pk": 4047278, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 22, "verse": 9, "text": "They will answer, \u2018Because they abandoned the covenant \u24dc of the LORD their God and bowed in worship to other gods and served them.\u2019\u201d \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dc Dt 29:24-25; 1Kg 19:10,14
\u24dd Dt 30:17"}, {"pk": 4047279, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 22, "verse": 10, "text": "Do not weep for the dead;
do not mourn for him.
Weep bitterly for the one who has gone away,
for he will never return again
and see his native land. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 2Sm 12:22-23"}, {"pk": 4047280, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 22, "verse": 11, "text": "For this is what the LORD says concerning Shallum \u24d1 son of Josiah, king of Judah, who became king in place of his father Josiah, and who has left this place: \u201cHe will never return here again,", "comment": "\u24d1 2Kg 23:32-35; 1Ch 3:15"}, {"pk": 4047281, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 22, "verse": 12, "text": "but he will die in the place where they deported him, never seeing this land again.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4047282, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 22, "verse": 13, "text": "Woe for the one who builds his palace
through unrighteousness, \u24d2
his upstairs rooms through injustice,
who makes his neighbor serve without pay
and will not give him his wages, \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d2 Mc 3:10
\u24d3 Lv 19:13; Jms 5:4"}, {"pk": 4047283, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 22, "verse": 14, "text": "who says, \u201cI will build myself a massive palace,
with spacious upstairs rooms.\u201d
He will cut windows [1] in it,
and it will be paneled with cedar \u24d4
and painted bright red.
", "comment": "[1] Lit my windows
\u24d4 1Kg 6:9,15,18; 7:3,7"}, {"pk": 4047284, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 22, "verse": 15, "text": "Are you a king because you excel in cedar?
Didn\u2019t your father eat and drink
and administer justice and righteousness? \u24d5
Then it went well with him.
", "comment": "\u24d5 Jr 22:3"}, {"pk": 4047285, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 22, "verse": 16, "text": "He took up the case of the poor and needy; \u24d6
then it went well.
Is this not what it means to know me? This is the LORD\u2019s declaration.
", "comment": "\u24d6 Dt 24:14"}, {"pk": 4047286, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 22, "verse": 17, "text": "But you have eyes and a heart for nothing
except your own dishonest profit,
shedding innocent blood
and committing extortion and oppression. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Is 30:12; 59:9-15; Jr 6:6; Ezk 22:7,12,29; Mc 3:11; Hab 1:3"}, {"pk": 4047287, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 22, "verse": 18, "text": "Therefore, this is what the LORD says concerning Jehoiakim \u24d8 son of Josiah, king of Judah: They will not mourn for him, saying,
\u201cWoe, my brother!\u201d or \u201cWoe, my sister!\u201d
They will not mourn for him, saying,
\u201cWoe, lord! Woe, his majesty!\u201d
", "comment": "\u24d8 2Kg 23:34\u201424:6; 2Ch 36:4-8"}, {"pk": 4047288, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 22, "verse": 19, "text": "He will be buried like a donkey, \u24d9
dragged off and thrown
outside Jerusalem\u2019s gates.
", "comment": "\u24d9 Jr 36:30"}, {"pk": 4047289, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 22, "verse": 20, "text": "Go up to Lebanon and cry out;
raise your voice in Bashan;
cry out from Abarim, \u24da
for all your lovers [2] have been crushed. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24da Nm 27:12; Dt 32:49
\u24db Jr 3:1
[2] Or friends, or allies, also in v. 22"}, {"pk": 4047290, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 22, "verse": 21, "text": "I spoke to you when you were secure.
You said, \u201cI will not listen.\u201d
This has been your way since youth; \u24dc
indeed, you have never listened to me.
", "comment": "\u24dc Jr 3:25"}, {"pk": 4047291, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 22, "verse": 22, "text": "The wind will take charge of [3] all your shepherds,
and your lovers will go into captivity.
Then you will be ashamed and humiliated \u24dd
because of all your evil.
", "comment": "[3] Lit will shepherd
\u24dd Is 41:11"}, {"pk": 4047292, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 22, "verse": 23, "text": "You residents of Lebanon,
nestled among the cedars,
how you will groan [4] when pains come on you,
agony like a woman in labor. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 48:6; Is 13:8; 21:3; 42:14; Jr 4:31; 6:24; 13:21; 30:6; 50:43; Mc 4:9-10; 1Th 5:3
[4] LXX, Syr, Vg; MT reads will be pitied"}, {"pk": 4047293, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 22, "verse": 24, "text": "\u201cAs I live\u201d\u2009\u2014\u2009this is the LORD\u2019s declaration\u2009\u2014\u2009\u201cthough you, Coniah [5] \u24d1 son of Jehoiakim, the king of Judah, were a signet ring \u24d2 on my right hand, I would tear you from it.", "comment": "\u24d2 Gn 38:18; 1Kg 21:8; Hg 2:23
[5] = Jehoiachin
\u24d1 2Kg 24:6-17; Jr 37:1; 52:31"}, {"pk": 4047294, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 22, "verse": 25, "text": "In fact, I will hand you over to those you dread, \u24d3 who intend to take your life, to Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon and the Chaldeans.", "comment": "\u24d3 Jr 34:20-21"}, {"pk": 4047295, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 22, "verse": 26, "text": "I will hurl you and the mother who gave birth \u24d4 to you into another land, \u24d5 where neither of you were born, and there you will both die.", "comment": "\u24d4 2Kg 24:15
\u24d5 2Kg 24:8"}, {"pk": 4047296, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 22, "verse": 27, "text": "They will never return to the land they long to return to.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4047297, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 22, "verse": 28, "text": "Is this man Coniah a despised, shattered pot, \u24d6
a jar no one wants?
Why are he and his descendants hurled out
and cast into a land they have not known?
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 31:12; Jr 48:38; Hs 8:8"}, {"pk": 4047298, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 22, "verse": 29, "text": "Earth, earth, earth,
hear the word of the LORD!
"}, {"pk": 4047299, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 22, "verse": 30, "text": "This is what the LORD says: Record this man as childless, \u24d7
a man who will not be successful in his lifetime.
None of his descendants will succeed
in sitting on the throne of David \u24d8
or ruling again in Judah.
", "comment": "\u24d8 Jr 36:30
\u24d7 1Ch 3:17; Mt 1:12"}, {"pk": 4047300, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 23, "verse": 1, "text": "\u201cWoe to the shepherds who destroy and scatter the sheep of my pasture!\u201d \u24d9 This is the LORD\u2019s declaration.", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 100:3; Ezk 34:2,31; Zch 11:5-7,15-17"}, {"pk": 4047301, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 23, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cTherefore, this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says about the shepherds who tend my people: You have scattered my flock, \u24da banished them, and have not attended to them. \u24db I am about to attend to you because of your evil acts\u201d\u2009\u2014\u2009this is the LORD\u2019s declaration.", "comment": "\u24da Jr 10:21; 50:6; Ezk 34:5,12,31
\u24db Ps 8:4; Is 23:16; Ezk 34:3"}, {"pk": 4047302, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 23, "verse": 3, "text": "\u201cI will gather the remnant of my flock from all the lands where I have banished them, \u24dc and I will return them to their grazing land. They will become fruitful and numerous. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Gn 1:26-28; 9:1-7; 35:11
\u24dc Ezk 34:12-13"}, {"pk": 4047303, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 23, "verse": 4, "text": "I will raise up shepherds over them who will tend them. \u24d0 They will no longer be afraid or discouraged, nor will any be missing.\u201d \u24d1 This is the LORD\u2019s declaration.", "comment": "\u24d1 Ezk 34:25; Mc 7:14
\u24d0 Ezk 34:23; Mc 5:2-6"}, {"pk": 4047304, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 23, "verse": 5, "text": "\u201cLook, the days are coming\u201d \u24d2 \u2009\u2014\u2009this is the LORD\u2019s declaration\u2009\u2014
\u201cwhen I will raise up a Righteous Branch for David. \u24d3
He will reign wisely as king
and administer justice and righteousness in the land. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 1Ch 18:14; Ps 99:4; Is 9:7; 11:1-9; 33:5; Jr 9:24; 22:15; 33:15
\u24d2 Jr 7:32; 9:25; 16:14; 19:6; 23:5,7; 30:3; 31:27,31; 33:14-16; 48:12; 49:2; 51:47,52
\u24d3 1Kg 12:16; Is 4:2; 55:3-4; Jr 30:9; 33:15; Ezk 34:23; 37:24-25; Hs 3:5; Zch 3:8; 6:12"}, {"pk": 4047305, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 23, "verse": 6, "text": "In his days Judah will be saved,
and Israel will dwell securely. \u24d5
This is the name he will be called:
The LORD Is Our Righteousness. [1] \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 4:1; Jr 33:16; 1Co 1:30
\u24d5 Dt 33:12,28; Ps 16:9; Pr 1:33; Jr 33:16
[1] = Yahweh-zidkenu"}, {"pk": 4047306, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 23, "verse": 7, "text": "\u201cLook, the days are coming\u201d \u24d7 \u2009\u2014\u2009the LORD\u2019s declaration\u2009\u2014\u2009\u201cwhen it will no longer be said, \u2018As the LORD lives \u24d8 who brought the Israelites from the land of Egypt,\u2019", "comment": "\u24d7 Jr 7:32; 16:14; 19:6; 48:12; 49:2; 51:47,52
\u24d8 Jdg 8:19; 1Sm 14:39,45; 2Sm 4:9; 1Kg 1:29; 2:24; Jr 4:1-2; 5:2; 16:14-15; 38:16; Hs 4:15"}, {"pk": 4047307, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 23, "verse": 8, "text": "but, \u2018As the LORD lives, who brought and led the descendants of the house of Israel from the land of the north and from all the other countries where I [2] had banished them.\u2019 They will dwell once more in their own land.\u201d \u24d9", "comment": "[2] LXX reads he
\u24d9 Jr 16:15"}, {"pk": 4047308, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 23, "verse": 9, "text": "Concerning the prophets: My heart is broken within me, \u24da
and all my bones tremble.
I have become like a drunkard,
like a man overcome by wine,
because of the LORD,
because of his holy words.
", "comment": "\u24da Hab 3:16"}, {"pk": 4047309, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 23, "verse": 10, "text": "For the land is full of adulterers; \u24db
the land mourns \u24dc because of the curse, \u24dd
and the grazing lands in the wilderness have dried up.
Their way of life [3] has become evil,
and their power is not rightly used
", "comment": "\u24dc Jr 12:4; Am 1:2; Rm 8:22
[3] Lit Their manner of running
\u24dd Dt 11:29; 27:13; Gl 3:13
\u24db Jr 9:2; Hs 7:4; Mal 3:5"}, {"pk": 4047310, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 23, "verse": 11, "text": "because both prophet and priest are ungodly, \u24d0
even in my house \u24d1 I have found their evil. This is the LORD\u2019s declaration.
", "comment": "\u24d1 1Ch 17:14; 28:6; Is 56:5,7; Jr 11:15; 12:7; Ezk 23:39; Hs 9:15; Hab 1:9; Zch 1:16; Mal 3:10
\u24d0 Jr 6:13; 14:18; Zph 3:4"}, {"pk": 4047311, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 23, "verse": 12, "text": "Therefore, their way will seem
like slippery paths in the gloom. \u24d2
They will be driven away and fall down there,
for I will bring disaster on them,
the year of their punishment. \u24d3 This is the LORD\u2019s declaration.
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 35:6; 73:18
\u24d3 Jr 11:23; 48:44"}, {"pk": 4047312, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 23, "verse": 13, "text": "Among the prophets of Samaria
I saw something disgusting:
They prophesied by Baal
and led my people Israel astray. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Pr 12:26; Is 3:12; Jr 50:6; Mc 3:5"}, {"pk": 4047313, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 23, "verse": 14, "text": "Among the prophets of Jerusalem also
I saw a horrible thing: \u24d5
They commit adultery and walk in lies.
They strengthen the hands of evildoers,
and none turns his back on evil.
They are all like Sodom \u24d6 to me;
Jerusalem\u2019s residents are like Gomorrah.
", "comment": "\u24d6 Gn 13:10-13; 18:16\u201419:28; Is 1:10-17
\u24d5 Jr 5:30; Hs 6:10"}, {"pk": 4047314, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 23, "verse": 15, "text": "Therefore, this is what the LORD of Armies says concerning the prophets: I am about to feed them wormwood \u24d7
and give them poisoned water to drink, \u24d8
for from the prophets of Jerusalem
ungodliness [4] has spread throughout the land.
", "comment": "[4] Or pollution
\u24d7 Am 5:7; 6:12
\u24d8 Jr 8:14; 9:15"}, {"pk": 4047315, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 23, "verse": 16, "text": "This is what the LORD of Armies says: \u201cDo not listen to the words of the prophets who prophesy to you. They are deluding you. They speak visions from their own minds, \u24d9 not from the LORD\u2019s mouth. \u24da", "comment": "\u24d9 Jr 14:14; Lm 2:9; Ezk 7:26; 12:24; 13:16; Mc 3:6
\u24da Is 1:20; 40:5; 58:14; 62:2; Jr 9:12; Mc 4:4"}, {"pk": 4047316, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 23, "verse": 17, "text": "They keep on saying to those who despise me, \u24db \u2018The LORD has spoken: You will have peace.\u2019 \u24dc They have said to everyone who follows the stubbornness of his heart, \u2018No harm will come to you.\u2019\u201d", "comment": "\u24dc Jr 4:10
\u24db Is 5:24"}, {"pk": 4047317, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 23, "verse": 18, "text": "For who has stood in the council \u24dd of the LORD
to see and hear his word?
Who has paid attention to his word and obeyed?
", "comment": "\u24dd Jb 15:8; Ps 25:14; 89:7"}, {"pk": 4047318, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 23, "verse": 19, "text": "Look, a storm from the LORD! \u24d0
Wrath has gone out,
a whirling storm.
It will whirl about the heads of the wicked.
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 83:15; Is 29:6; Zch 9:14"}, {"pk": 4047319, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 23, "verse": 20, "text": "The LORD\u2019s anger will not turn away \u24d1
until he has completely fulfilled the purposes of his heart.
In time to come you will understand it clearly. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d1 Gn 27:45; Is 5:25; 9:12,17,21; 10:4; Jr 2:35
\u24d2 Jr 30:23-24"}, {"pk": 4047320, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 23, "verse": 21, "text": "I did not send out these prophets, \u24d3
yet they ran. \u24d4
I did not speak to them,
yet they prophesied.
", "comment": "\u24d3 Jr 14:14
\u24d4 Jos 7:22; 2Sm 18:21; Ps 147:15"}, {"pk": 4047321, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 23, "verse": 22, "text": "If they had really stood in my council,
they would have enabled my people to hear my words
and would have turned them from their evil ways
and their evil deeds. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Jr 4:18"}, {"pk": 4047322, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 23, "verse": 23, "text": "\u201cAm I a God who is only near\u201d \u24d6 \u2009\u2014\u2009this is the LORD\u2019s declaration\u2009\u2014\u2009\u201cand not a God who is far away?", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 139:1-10; Am 9:2-3"}, {"pk": 4047323, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 23, "verse": 24, "text": "Can a person hide in secret places where I cannot see him?\u201d \u24d7 \u2009\u2014\u2009the LORD\u2019s declaration. \u201cDo I not fill the heavens and the earth?\u201d \u24d8 \u2009\u2014\u2009the LORD\u2019s declaration.", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 139:7-12; Am 9:2-4
\u24d7 Gn 3:8; 4:14; Jb 34:22"}, {"pk": 4047324, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 23, "verse": 25, "text": "\u201cI have heard what the prophets who prophesy a lie in my name have said: \u2018I had a dream! I had a dream!\u2009\u2019 \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Jr 5:31; 14:14; 20:6; 23:32; 27:10,14-16; 29:9,21,31"}, {"pk": 4047325, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 23, "verse": 26, "text": "How long will this continue in the minds of the prophets prophesying lies, prophets of the deceit of their own minds?"}, {"pk": 4047326, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 23, "verse": 27, "text": "Through their dreams that they tell one another, they plan to cause my people to forget my name as their fathers forgot my name through Baal worship. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Jdg 3:7; 8:33-34"}, {"pk": 4047327, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 23, "verse": 28, "text": "The prophet who has only a dream should recount the dream, but the one who has my word should speak my word truthfully, for what is straw compared to grain?\u201d\u2009\u2014\u2009this is the LORD\u2019s declaration."}, {"pk": 4047328, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 23, "verse": 29, "text": "\u201cIs not my word like fire\u201d\u2009\u2014\u2009this is the LORD\u2019s declaration\u2009\u2014\u2009\u201cand like a hammer that pulverizes rock?"}, {"pk": 4047329, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 23, "verse": 30, "text": "Therefore, take note! I am against the prophets\u201d \u24db \u2009\u2014\u2009the LORD\u2019s declaration\u2009\u2014\u2009\u201cwho steal my words from each other.", "comment": "\u24db Dt 18:20; Jr 14:14-15; Ezk 13:8"}, {"pk": 4047330, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 23, "verse": 31, "text": "I am against the prophets\u201d\u2009\u2014\u2009the LORD\u2019s declaration\u2009\u2014\u2009\u201cwho use their own tongues to make a declaration."}, {"pk": 4047331, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 23, "verse": 32, "text": "I am against those who prophesy false dreams\u201d \u24dc \u2009\u2014\u2009the LORD\u2019s declaration\u2009\u2014\u2009\u201ctelling them and leading my people astray with their reckless lies. It was not I who sent or commanded them, and they are of no benefit at all \u24dd to these people\u201d\u2009\u2014\u2009this is the LORD\u2019s declaration.", "comment": "\u24dd Is 30:5-6; Jr 2:8,11
\u24dc Dt 18:20"}, {"pk": 4047332, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 23, "verse": 33, "text": "\u201cNow when these people or a prophet or a priest asks you, \u2018What is the burden [5] of the LORD?\u2009\u2019 you will respond to them, \u2018What is the burden? I will throw you away! This is the LORD\u2019s declaration.\u2019", "comment": "[5] The Hb word for burden (Ex 23:5; 2Sm 15:33) can also mean \u201coracle\u201d (Is 13:1; Nah 1:10)."}, {"pk": 4047333, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 23, "verse": 34, "text": "As for the prophet, priest, or people who say, \u2018The burden of the LORD,\u2019 I will punish that man and his household."}, {"pk": 4047334, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 23, "verse": 35, "text": "This is what each man is to say to his friend and to his brother: \u2018What has the LORD answered?\u2009\u2019 or \u2018What has the LORD spoken?\u2019"}, {"pk": 4047335, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 23, "verse": 36, "text": "But no longer refer to [6] the burden of the LORD, for each man\u2019s word becomes his burden and you pervert the words of the living God, the LORD of Armies, our God.", "comment": "[6] Or longer remember"}, {"pk": 4047336, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 23, "verse": 37, "text": "Say to the prophet, \u2018What has the LORD answered you?\u2009\u2019 or \u2018What has the LORD spoken?\u2019"}, {"pk": 4047337, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 23, "verse": 38, "text": "But if you say, \u2018The burden of the LORD,\u2019 then this is what the LORD says: Because you have said, \u2018The burden of the LORD,\u2019 and I specifically told you not to say, \u2018The burden of the LORD,\u2019"}, {"pk": 4047338, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 23, "verse": 39, "text": "I will surely forget you. [7] I will throw you away from my presence\u2009\u2014\u2009both you and the city that I gave you and your fathers.", "comment": "[7] Some Hb mss; other Hb mss, LXX, Syr, Vg read surely lift you up"}, {"pk": 4047339, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 23, "verse": 40, "text": "I will bring on you everlasting disgrace and humiliation \u24d0 that will never be forgotten.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 78:66; Jr 20:11"}, {"pk": 4047340, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 24, "verse": 1, "text": "After King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon had deported Jeconiah [1] son of Jehoiakim king of Judah, the officials of Judah, and the craftsmen and metalsmiths \u24d1 from Jerusalem and had brought them to Babylon, the LORD showed me two baskets of figs \u24d2 placed in front of the temple of the LORD.", "comment": "\u24d1 2Kg 24:14,16; Jr 29:2
\u24d2 Am 8:1
[1] = Jehoiachin"}, {"pk": 4047341, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 24, "verse": 2, "text": "One basket contained very good figs, like early figs, \u24d3 but the other basket contained very bad figs, so bad they were inedible.", "comment": "\u24d3 Is 28:4; Hs 9:10; Mc 7:1"}, {"pk": 4047342, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 24, "verse": 3, "text": "The LORD said to me, \u201cWhat do you see, Jeremiah?\u201d I said, \u201cFigs! The good figs are very good, but the bad figs are extremely bad, so bad they are inedible.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4047343, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 24, "verse": 4, "text": "The word of the LORD came to me:"}, {"pk": 4047344, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 24, "verse": 5, "text": "\u201cThis is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: Like these good figs, so I regard as good the exiles from Judah I sent away from this place to the land of the Chaldeans."}, {"pk": 4047345, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 24, "verse": 6, "text": "I will keep my eyes on them for their good \u24d4 and will return them to this land. I will build them up and not demolish them; I will plant them and not uproot them. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d4 Am 9:4
\u24d5 Jr 1:10"}, {"pk": 4047346, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 24, "verse": 7, "text": "I will give them a heart to know me, \u24d6 that I am the LORD. They will be my people, and I will be their God because they will return to me with all their heart. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 Dt 30:6; Jr 31:33; 32:40
\u24d7 2Ch 6:38; Jr 29:13"}, {"pk": 4047347, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 24, "verse": 8, "text": "\u201cBut as for the bad figs, so bad they are inedible, \u24d8 this is what the LORD says: In this way I will deal with King Zedekiah of Judah, his officials, and the remnant of Jerusalem\u2009\u2014\u2009those remaining in this land or living in the land of Egypt. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d8 Jr 29:17
\u24d9 Jr 44:1"}, {"pk": 4047348, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 24, "verse": 9, "text": "I will make them an object of horror \u24da and a disaster to all the kingdoms of the earth, an example for disgrace, scorn, ridicule, \u24db and cursing, wherever I have banished them. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24db Dt 28:37; 1Kg 9:7; 2Ch 7:20
\u24dc Jr 24:9; 42:18; 44:8,12; 49:13
\u24da 2Ch 29:8; Jr 15:4; 29:18"}, {"pk": 4047349, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 24, "verse": 10, "text": "I will send the sword, famine, and plague \u24dd against them until they have perished from the land I gave to them and their ancestors.\u201d", "comment": "\u24dd Jr 14:12; 21:9; 29:17-18"}, {"pk": 4047350, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 25, "verse": 1, "text": "This is the word that came to Jeremiah concerning all the people of Judah in the fourth year of Jehoiakim \u24d0 son of Josiah, king of Judah (which was the first year of King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon).", "comment": "\u24d0 2Kg 23:34\u201424:6; 2Ch 36:4-8; Jr 36:1"}, {"pk": 4047351, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 25, "verse": 2, "text": "The prophet Jeremiah spoke concerning all the people of Judah and all the residents of Jerusalem as follows:"}, {"pk": 4047352, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 25, "verse": 3, "text": "\u201cFrom the thirteenth year of Josiah son of Amon, \u24d1 king of Judah, until this very day\u2009\u2014\u2009twenty-three years\u2009\u2014\u2009the word of the LORD has come to me, and I have spoken to you time and time again, [1] \u24d2 but you have not obeyed.", "comment": "[1] Lit you; rising early and speaking
\u24d1 Jr 1:2
\u24d2 2Ch 36:15; Jr 7:13,25; 11:7; 25:3; 26:5; 29:19; 32:33; 35:14,15; 44:4"}, {"pk": 4047353, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 25, "verse": 4, "text": "The LORD sent all his servants the prophets to you time and time again, [2] but you have not obeyed or even paid attention. [3] \u24d3", "comment": "[2] Lit to you, rising early and sending
\u24d3 Jr 7:25-26
[3] Lit even inclined your ear to hear"}, {"pk": 4047354, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 25, "verse": 5, "text": "He announced, \u2018Turn, each of you, from your evil way of life and from your evil deeds. \u24d4 Live in the land the LORD gave to you and your ancestors long ago and forever. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Jr 35:15; 40:9; Ezk 36:28; 37:25
\u24d4 2Kg 17:13; Jr 4:18; 18:11; 35:15; Zch 1:4; Ac 3:26"}, {"pk": 4047355, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 25, "verse": 6, "text": "Do not follow other gods to serve them and to bow in worship to them, \u24d6 and do not anger me by the work of your hands. \u24d7 Then I will do you no harm.", "comment": "\u24d7 Dt 31:29; 1Kg 16:7; Jr 44:8
\u24d6 Dt 8:19; Jr 13:10"}, {"pk": 4047356, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 25, "verse": 7, "text": "\u201c\u2018But you have not obeyed me\u2019\u2009\u2014\u2009this is the LORD\u2019s declaration\u2009\u2014\u2009\u2018with the result that you have angered me by the work of your hands and brought disaster on yourselves.\u2019"}, {"pk": 4047357, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 25, "verse": 8, "text": "\u201cTherefore, this is what the LORD of Armies says: \u2018Because you have not obeyed my words,"}, {"pk": 4047358, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 25, "verse": 9, "text": "I am going to send for all the families of the north\u2019 \u24d8 \u2009\u2014\u2009this is the LORD\u2019s declaration\u2009\u2014\u2009\u2018and send for my servant \u24d9 Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, and I will bring them against this land, against its residents, and against all these surrounding nations, and I will completely destroy them and make them an example of horror \u24da and scorn, and ruins forever. \u24db", "comment": "\u24da Jr 4:7; 18:16; 19:8
\u24db Dt 28:37; 2Ch 29:8; 30:7; Jr 5:30; 19:8; 25:18; 29:18; 42:18; 44:12,22; 49:17; 50:13; Mc 6:16; Zph 2:15
\u24d8 Jr 1:13; 16:16; 43:10
\u24d9 Is 45:1"}, {"pk": 4047359, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 25, "verse": 10, "text": "I will eliminate the sound of joy and gladness from them\u2009\u2014\u2009the voice of the groom and the bride, \u24dc the sound of the millstones and the light of the lamp.", "comment": "\u24dc Jr 7:34; 16:9; 33:11"}, {"pk": 4047360, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 25, "verse": 11, "text": "This whole land will become a desolate ruin, and these nations will serve the king of Babylon for seventy years. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd 2Ch 36:21; Is 23:15; Jr 29:10; Dn 9:2; Zch 1:12; 7:5"}, {"pk": 4047361, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 25, "verse": 12, "text": "When the seventy years are completed, I will punish the king of Babylon and that nation\u2019\u2009\u2014\u2009this is the LORD\u2019s declaration\u2009\u2014\u2009\u2018the land of the Chaldeans, for their iniquity, and I will make it a ruin forever. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Is 13:19"}, {"pk": 4047362, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 25, "verse": 13, "text": "I will bring on that land all my words I have spoken against it, all that is written in this book that Jeremiah prophesied against all the nations."}, {"pk": 4047363, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 25, "verse": 14, "text": "For many nations and great kings will enslave them, and I will repay them according to their deeds and the work of their hands.\u2019\u201d \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 28:4; Pr 24:12,29; Jr 50:29; Lm 3:64"}, {"pk": 4047364, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 25, "verse": 15, "text": "This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, said to me: \u201cTake this cup of the wine of wrath from my hand and make all the nations to whom I am sending you drink from it. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Jb 21:20; Ps 75:8; Is 51:17; 63:6; Jr 49:12; Rv 14:8,10; 18:3"}, {"pk": 4047365, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 25, "verse": 16, "text": "They will drink, stagger, [4] and go out of their minds because of the sword I am sending among them.\u201d \u24d3", "comment": "[4] Or vomit
\u24d3 Jr 9:16; 24:10; 29:17; 49:37"}, {"pk": 4047366, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 25, "verse": 17, "text": "So I took the cup from the LORD\u2019s hand and made all the nations to whom the LORD sent me drink from it."}, {"pk": 4047367, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 25, "verse": 18, "text": "Jerusalem and the other cities of Judah, its kings and its officials, to make them a desolate ruin, an example for scorn and cursing\u2009\u2014\u2009as it is today;
"}, {"pk": 4047368, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 25, "verse": 19, "text": "Pharaoh king of Egypt, his officers, his leaders, all his people,
"}, {"pk": 4047369, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 25, "verse": 20, "text": "and all the mixed peoples; all the kings of the land of Uz; all the kings of the land of the Philistines\u2009\u2014\u2009Ashkelon, Gaza, Ekron, and the remnant of Ashdod;
"}, {"pk": 4047370, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 25, "verse": 21, "text": "Edom, Moab, and the Ammonites;
"}, {"pk": 4047371, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 25, "verse": 22, "text": "all the kings of Tyre, all the kings of Sidon, and the kings of the coasts and islands;
"}, {"pk": 4047372, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 25, "verse": 23, "text": "Dedan, Tema, Buz, and all those who clip the hair on their temples; [5] \u24d4
", "comment": "[5] Or who live in distant places
\u24d4 Lv 19:27; Jr 9:26; 49:32"}, {"pk": 4047373, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 25, "verse": 24, "text": "all the kings of Arabia, and all the kings of the mixed peoples who have settled in the desert;
"}, {"pk": 4047374, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 25, "verse": 25, "text": "all the kings of Zimri, all the kings of Elam, and all the kings of Media;
"}, {"pk": 4047375, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 25, "verse": 26, "text": "all the kings of the north, both near and far from one another; that is, all the kingdoms of the world throughout the earth. Finally, the king of Sheshach [6] \u24d5 will drink after them.
", "comment": "\u24d5 Jr 51:41
[6] = Babylon"}, {"pk": 4047376, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 25, "verse": 27, "text": "\u201cThen you are to say to them, \u2018This is what the LORD of Armies, the God of Israel, says: Drink, \u24d6 get drunk, and vomit. Fall down and never get up again, as a result of the sword I am sending among you.\u2019", "comment": "\u24d6 Jr 25:16; Hab 2:16"}, {"pk": 4047377, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 25, "verse": 28, "text": "If [7] they refuse to accept the cup from your hand and drink, you are to say to them, \u2018This is what the LORD of Armies says: You must drink!", "comment": "[7] Or When"}, {"pk": 4047378, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 25, "verse": 29, "text": "For I am already bringing disaster \u24d7 on the city that bears my name, \u24d8 so how could you possibly go unpunished? You will not go unpunished, for I am summoning a sword against all the inhabitants of the earth. This is the declaration of the LORD of Armies.\u2019 \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Jr 49:12-13
\u24d7 2Sm 12:11; 1Kg 14:10; 21:21; 2Kg 22:16; 2Ch 34:24; Is 13:11; 31:2; Jr 4:6; 6:19; 11:23; 21:10; 23:12; 44:11; 45:5
\u24d8 Dn 9:18"}, {"pk": 4047379, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 25, "verse": 30, "text": "\u201cAs for you, you are to prophesy all these things to them, and say to them: The LORD roars from on high;
he makes his voice heard from his holy dwelling. \u24da
He roars loudly over his grazing land;
he calls out with a shout, like those who tread grapes,
against all the inhabitants of the earth.
", "comment": "\u24da Dt 26:15; 2Ch 30:27; Jb 37:4; Ps 76:2; Hs 11:10; Jl 3:16; Am 1:2; 3:8"}, {"pk": 4047380, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 25, "verse": 31, "text": "The tumult reaches to the ends of the earth
because the LORD brings a case against \u24db the nations.
He enters into judgment with all people. \u24dc
As for the wicked, he hands them over to the sword\u2009\u2014 this is the LORD\u2019s declaration.
", "comment": "\u24db Jb 11:5; Jr 2:9; Hs 4:1; 12:3; Mc 6:2
\u24dc Is 66:16"}, {"pk": 4047381, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 25, "verse": 32, "text": "\u201cThis is what the LORD of Armies says: Pay attention! Disaster spreads
from nation to nation.
A huge storm is stirred up
from the ends of the earth.\u201d \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Jr 23:19; 30:23"}, {"pk": 4047382, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 25, "verse": 33, "text": "Those slain by the LORD \u24d0 on that day will be scattered from one end of the earth to the other. They will not be mourned, \u24d1 gathered, or buried. They will be like manure on the soil\u2019s surface.", "comment": "\u24d0 Is 66:16
\u24d1 Jr 16:4"}, {"pk": 4047383, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 25, "verse": 34, "text": "Wail, you shepherds, and cry out.
Roll in the dust, \u24d2 you leaders of the flock.
Because the days of your slaughter have come, \u24d3
you will fall and become shattered like a precious vase.
", "comment": "\u24d3 Jr 7:32; 19:6
\u24d2 Jb 2:8,12; Jr 6:26; Ezk 27:30"}, {"pk": 4047384, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 25, "verse": 35, "text": "Flight will be impossible for the shepherds,
and escape, for the leaders of the flock.
"}, {"pk": 4047385, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 25, "verse": 36, "text": "Hear the sound of the shepherds\u2019 cry,
the wail of the leaders of the flock,
for the LORD is destroying their pasture.
"}, {"pk": 4047386, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 25, "verse": 37, "text": "Peaceful grazing land will become lifeless
because of the LORD\u2019s burning anger. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Nm 32:14; 2Ch 28:11; Zph 2:2"}, {"pk": 4047387, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 25, "verse": 38, "text": "He has left his den like a lion,
for their land has become a desolation
because of the sword [8] of the oppressor, \u24d5
because of his burning anger.
", "comment": "\u24d5 Jr 46:16
[8] Some Hb mss, LXX, Tg; other Hb mss read burning"}, {"pk": 4047388, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 26, "verse": 1, "text": "At the beginning of the reign of Jehoiakim \u24d6 son of Josiah, king of Judah, this word came from the LORD:", "comment": "\u24d6 2Kg 23:34\u201424:6; 2Ch 36:4-8"}, {"pk": 4047389, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 26, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cThis is what the LORD says: Stand in the courtyard of the LORD\u2019s temple and speak all the words I have commanded you to speak to all Judah\u2019s cities that are coming to worship there. Do not hold back a word. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Dt 4:2; Ec 3:14"}, {"pk": 4047390, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 26, "verse": 3, "text": "Perhaps they will listen and turn\u2009\u2014\u2009each from his evil way of life\u2009\u2014\u2009so that I might relent \u24d8 concerning the disaster that I plan to do to them because of the evil of their deeds.", "comment": "\u24d8 Ex 32:12,14; Am 7:3,6; Jnh 3:9-10"}, {"pk": 4047391, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 26, "verse": 4, "text": "You are to say to them, \u2018This is what the LORD says: If you do not listen to me by living according to my instruction that I set before you \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Lv 26:14"}, {"pk": 4047392, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 26, "verse": 5, "text": "and by listening to the words of my servants the prophets \u24da \u2009\u2014\u2009whom I have been sending to you time and time again, [1] \u24db though you did not listen\u2009\u2014\u2009", "comment": "\u24da Jr 25:3-4
[1] Lit you, rising early and sending
\u24db Jr 7:13,25; 11:7; 25:3; 29:19; 32:33; 35:14-15; 44:4"}, {"pk": 4047393, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 26, "verse": 6, "text": "I will make this temple like Shiloh. \u24dc I will make this city an example for cursing for all the nations of the earth.\u2019\u201d", "comment": "\u24dc Jos 18:1,8-10; 21:2; 1Sm 1:3"}, {"pk": 4047394, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 26, "verse": 7, "text": "The priests, the prophets, and all the people heard Jeremiah speaking these words in the temple of the LORD."}, {"pk": 4047395, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 26, "verse": 8, "text": "When he finished the address the LORD had commanded him to deliver to all the people, immediately the priests, the prophets, and all the people took hold of him, yelling, \u201cYou must surely die!"}, {"pk": 4047396, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 26, "verse": 9, "text": "How dare you prophesy in the name of the LORD, \u2018This temple will become like Shiloh and this city will become an uninhabited ruin\u2019!\u201d Then all the people crowded around Jeremiah at the LORD\u2019s temple."}, {"pk": 4047397, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 26, "verse": 10, "text": "When the officials of Judah heard about these things, they went from the king\u2019s palace to the LORD\u2019s temple and sat at the entrance of the New Gate of the LORD\u2019s temple. [2] \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Jr 36:10; Ezk 46:1,3
[2] Many Hb mss, Syr, Tg, Vg; other Hb mss read the New Gate of the LORD"}, {"pk": 4047398, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 26, "verse": 11, "text": "Then the priests and prophets said to the officials and all the people, \u201cThis man deserves the death sentence because he has prophesied against this city, as you have heard with your own ears.\u201d \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Jr 38:4"}, {"pk": 4047399, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 26, "verse": 12, "text": "Then Jeremiah said to all the officials and all the people, \u201cThe LORD sent me to prophesy all the words that you have heard against this temple and city."}, {"pk": 4047400, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 26, "verse": 13, "text": "So now, correct your ways and deeds, \u24d1 and obey the LORD your God so that he might relent concerning the disaster he had pronounced against you.", "comment": "\u24d1 Jr 4:18; 7:3-5; 18:11"}, {"pk": 4047401, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 26, "verse": 14, "text": "As for me, here I am in your hands; do to me what you think is good and right."}, {"pk": 4047402, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 26, "verse": 15, "text": "But know for certain that if you put me to death, you will bring innocent blood \u24d2 on yourselves, on this city, and on its residents, for it is certain the LORD has sent me to speak all these things directly to you.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d2 Dt 19:10,13; 21:8-9; 2Kg 21:16; 24:4; Jr 7:6; 22:3,17; Mt 27:4"}, {"pk": 4047403, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 26, "verse": 16, "text": "Then the officials and all the people told the priests and prophets, \u201cThis man doesn\u2019t deserve the death sentence, for he has spoken to us in the name of the LORD our God!\u201d"}, {"pk": 4047404, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 26, "verse": 17, "text": "Some of the elders of the land stood up \u24d3 and said to all the assembled people,", "comment": "\u24d3 Ac 5:34"}, {"pk": 4047405, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 26, "verse": 18, "text": "\u201cMicah the Moreshite \u24d4 prophesied in the days of King Hezekiah of Judah \u24d5 and said to all the people of Judah, \u2018This is what the LORD of Armies says: Zion will be plowed like a field,
Jerusalem will become ruins,
and the temple\u2019s mountain will be a high thicket.\u2019 \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Mc 3:12
\u24d5 2Kg 16:20; 18:4\u201421:3; Is 36:1\u201439:8
\u24d4 Mc 1:1,14"}, {"pk": 4047406, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 26, "verse": 19, "text": "Did King Hezekiah of Judah and all the people of Judah put him to death? Did not the king fear the LORD and plead for the LORD\u2019s favor, [3] \u24d7 and did not the LORD relent concerning the disaster he had pronounced against them? \u24d8 We are about to bring a terrible disaster on ourselves!\u201d", "comment": "[3] Or and appease the LORD
\u24d8 Ex 32:14; 2Sm 24:16
\u24d7 2Ch 32:26"}, {"pk": 4047407, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 26, "verse": 20, "text": "Another man was also prophesying in the name of the LORD \u2009\u2014\u2009Uriah son of Shemaiah from Kiriath-jearim. \u24d9 He prophesied against this city and against this land in words like all those of Jeremiah.", "comment": "\u24d9 Jos 9:17; 1Sm 6:21; 7:2"}, {"pk": 4047408, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 26, "verse": 21, "text": "King Jehoiakim, all his warriors, and all the officials heard his words, and the king tried to put him to death. When Uriah heard, he fled in fear and went to Egypt."}, {"pk": 4047409, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 26, "verse": 22, "text": "But King Jehoiakim sent men to Egypt: Elnathan son of Achbor \u24da and certain other men with him went to Egypt.", "comment": "\u24da Jr 36:12"}, {"pk": 4047410, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 26, "verse": 23, "text": "They brought Uriah out of Egypt and took him to King Jehoiakim, who executed him with the sword and threw his corpse into the burial place of the common people. [4]", "comment": "[4] Lit the sons of the people"}, {"pk": 4047411, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 26, "verse": 24, "text": "But Ahikam \u24db son of Shaphan supported Jeremiah, so he was not handed over to the people to be put to death.", "comment": "\u24db 2Kg 22:12,14; Jr 39:14; 40:5\u201443:6"}, {"pk": 4047412, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 27, "verse": 1, "text": "At the beginning of the reign of Zedekiah [1] son of Josiah, king of Judah, \u24dc this word came to Jeremiah from the LORD: [2]", "comment": "\u24dc 2Kg 24:17; Jr 1:3; 21:1
[2] LXX omits this v.
[1] Some Hb mss, Syr, Arabic; other Hb mss, DSS read Jehoiakim"}, {"pk": 4047413, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 27, "verse": 2, "text": "This is what the LORD said to me: \u201cMake chains and yoke bars \u24dd for yourself and put them on your neck. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd Jr 28:10-13
\u24d0 Jr 2:20; 5:5; 30:8"}, {"pk": 4047414, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 27, "verse": 3, "text": "Send word to the king of Edom, the king of Moab, the king of the Ammonites, the king of Tyre, and the king of Sidon \u24d1 through messengers who are coming to King Zedekiah of Judah in Jerusalem.", "comment": "\u24d1 Jr 25:21-22"}, {"pk": 4047415, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 27, "verse": 4, "text": "Command them to go to their masters, saying, \u2018This is what the LORD of Armies, the God of Israel, says: Tell this to your masters:"}, {"pk": 4047416, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 27, "verse": 5, "text": "\u201cBy my great strength and outstretched arm, \u24d2 I made the earth, \u24d3 and the people, and animals on the face of the earth. I give it to anyone I please. [3] \u24d4", "comment": "[3] Lit to whomever is upright in my eyes
\u24d2 Dt 4:34; 5:15; 7:19; 1Kg 8:42; Ps 136:12; Jr 32:17,21; Ezk 20:33-34
\u24d3 Is 45:12
\u24d4 Ps 115:15-16; Dn 4:17"}, {"pk": 4047417, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 27, "verse": 6, "text": "So now I have placed all these lands under the authority of my servant \u24d5 Nebuchadnezzar, \u24d6 king of Babylon. I have even given him the wild animals to serve him.", "comment": "\u24d6 2Kg 24:11; 25:22; 2Ch 36:6-13
\u24d5 Is 44:28; Jr 25:9"}, {"pk": 4047418, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 27, "verse": 7, "text": "All nations will serve him, his son, and his grandson until the time for his own land comes, and then many nations and great kings will enslave him. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Jr 25:12"}, {"pk": 4047419, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 27, "verse": 8, "text": "\u201c\u2018\u201cAs for the nation or kingdom that does not serve King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon and does not place its neck under the yoke of the king of Babylon, that nation I will punish by sword, famine, and plague\u2009\u2014\u2009this is the LORD\u2019s declaration\u2009\u2014\u2009until through him I have destroyed it."}, {"pk": 4047420, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 27, "verse": 9, "text": "So you should not listen to your prophets, diviners, \u24d8 dreamers, fortune-tellers, \u24d9 or sorcerers \u24da who say to you, \u2018Don\u2019t serve the king of Babylon!\u2019", "comment": "\u24da Ex 7:11; Dt 18:10; 2Ch 33:6
\u24d8 Dt 18:10,14; Jr 14:14; 29:8
\u24d9 Lv 19:26; Dt 18:10,14; 2Ch 33:6"}, {"pk": 4047421, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 27, "verse": 10, "text": "They are prophesying a lie \u24db to you so that you will be removed from your land. I will banish you, and you will perish.", "comment": "\u24db Jr 5:31; 14:14; 20:6; 23:25-26,32; 27:14-16; 29:9,21,31"}, {"pk": 4047422, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 27, "verse": 11, "text": "But as for the nation that will put its neck under the yoke of the king of Babylon and serve him, I will leave it in its own land, and that nation will cultivate [4] it and reside in it. This is the LORD\u2019s declaration.\u201d\u2019\u201d", "comment": "[4] Lit work"}, {"pk": 4047423, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 27, "verse": 12, "text": "I spoke to King Zedekiah of Judah \u24dc in the same way: \u201cPut your necks under the yoke of the king of Babylon, serve him and his people, and live!", "comment": "\u24dc Jr 28:1; 38:17"}, {"pk": 4047424, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 27, "verse": 13, "text": "Why should you and your people die \u24dd by the sword, famine, and plague as the LORD has threatened against any nation that does not serve the king of Babylon?", "comment": "\u24dd Ezk 18:31"}, {"pk": 4047425, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 27, "verse": 14, "text": "Do not listen to the words of the prophets who are telling you, \u2018Don\u2019t serve the king of Babylon,\u2019 for they are prophesying a lie to you. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Jr 14:14"}, {"pk": 4047426, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 27, "verse": 15, "text": "\u2018I have not sent them\u2019\u2009\u2014\u2009this is the LORD\u2019s declaration\u2009\u2014\u2009\u2018and they are prophesying falsely in my name; therefore, I will banish you, and you will perish\u2009\u2014\u2009you and the prophets who are prophesying to you.\u2019\u201d"}, {"pk": 4047427, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 27, "verse": 16, "text": "Then I spoke to the priests and all these people, saying, \u201cThis is what the LORD says: \u2018Do not listen to the words of your prophets. They are prophesying to you, claiming, \u201cLook, very soon now the articles of the LORD\u2019s temple will be brought back from Babylon.\u201d \u24d1 They are prophesying a lie to you.", "comment": "\u24d1 2Kg 24:13; 2Ch 36:7,10; Jr 28:3"}, {"pk": 4047428, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 27, "verse": 17, "text": "Do not listen to them. Serve the king of Babylon and live! Why should this city become a ruin? \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Jr 7:34"}, {"pk": 4047429, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 27, "verse": 18, "text": "If they are indeed prophets and if the word of the LORD is with them, let them intercede with the LORD of Armies not to let the articles that remain in the LORD\u2019s temple, in the palace of the king of Judah, and in Jerusalem go to Babylon.\u2019"}, {"pk": 4047430, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 27, "verse": 19, "text": "For this is what the LORD of Armies says about the pillars, the basin, [5] the water carts, \u24d3 and the rest of the articles that still remain in this city,", "comment": "[5] Lit sea
\u24d3 2Kg 25:13,16; Jr 52:17,20"}, {"pk": 4047431, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 27, "verse": 20, "text": "those King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon did not take when he deported Jeconiah [6] son of Jehoiakim, king of Judah, from Jerusalem to Babylon along with all the nobles of Judah \u24d4 and Jerusalem.", "comment": "[6] = Jehoiachin
\u24d4 Neh 6:17; 13:17; Jr 39:6"}, {"pk": 4047432, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 27, "verse": 21, "text": "Yes, this is what the LORD of Armies, the God of Israel, says about the articles that remain in the temple of the LORD, in the palace of the king of Judah, and in Jerusalem:"}, {"pk": 4047433, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 27, "verse": 22, "text": "\u2018They will be taken to Babylon and will remain there until I attend to them again.\u2019 \u24d5 This is the LORD\u2019s declaration. \u2018Then I will bring them up and restore them to this place.\u2019\u201d \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Ezr 1:7-11; 5:13-15; 7:19
\u24d5 Jr 29:10; 32:5"}, {"pk": 4047434, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 28, "verse": 1, "text": "In that same year, at the beginning of the reign of King Zedekiah of Judah, \u24d7 in the fifth month of the fourth year, the prophet Hananiah son of Azzur from Gibeon \u24d8 said to me in the temple of the LORD in the presence of the priests and all the people,", "comment": "\u24d8 Jos 9:3
\u24d7 Jr 27:12"}, {"pk": 4047435, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 28, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cThis is what the LORD of Armies, the God of Israel, says: \u2018I have broken the yoke of the king of Babylon. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Jr 27:12"}, {"pk": 4047436, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 28, "verse": 3, "text": "Within two years I will restore to this place all the articles of the LORD\u2019s temple \u24da that King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon took from here and transported to Babylon.", "comment": "\u24da Jr 27:16"}, {"pk": 4047437, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 28, "verse": 4, "text": "And I will restore to this place Jeconiah [1] son of Jehoiakim, king of Judah, and all the exiles from Judah \u24db who went to Babylon\u2019\u2009\u2014\u2009this is the LORD\u2019s declaration\u2009\u2014\u2009\u2018for I will break the yoke of the king of Babylon.\u2019\u201d", "comment": "[1] = Jehoiachin
\u24db 2Kg 24:10-17"}, {"pk": 4047438, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 28, "verse": 5, "text": "The prophet Jeremiah replied to the prophet Hananiah in the presence of the priests and all the people who were standing in the temple of the LORD."}, {"pk": 4047439, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 28, "verse": 6, "text": "The prophet Jeremiah said, \u201cAmen! \u24dc May the LORD do that. May the LORD make the words you have prophesied come true and may he restore the articles of the LORD\u2019s temple and all the exiles from Babylon to this place!", "comment": "\u24dc 1Kg 1:36"}, {"pk": 4047440, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 28, "verse": 7, "text": "Only listen to this message I am speaking in your hearing and in the hearing of all the people."}, {"pk": 4047441, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 28, "verse": 8, "text": "The prophets who preceded you and me from ancient times prophesied war, disaster, [2] and plague against many lands and great kingdoms.", "comment": "[2] Some Hb mss, Vg read famine"}, {"pk": 4047442, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 28, "verse": 9, "text": "As for the prophet who prophesies peace\u2009\u2014\u2009only when the word of the prophet comes true will the prophet be recognized as one the LORD has truly sent.\u201d \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Dt 18:20-22"}, {"pk": 4047443, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 28, "verse": 10, "text": "The prophet Hananiah then took the yoke bar from the neck of the prophet Jeremiah and broke it. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Jr 27:2"}, {"pk": 4047444, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 28, "verse": 11, "text": "In the presence of all the people Hananiah proclaimed, \u201cThis is what the LORD says: \u2018In this way, within two years I will break the yoke of King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon from the neck of all the nations.\u2019\u201d The prophet Jeremiah then went on his way."}, {"pk": 4047445, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 28, "verse": 12, "text": "After the prophet Hananiah had broken the yoke bar from the neck of the prophet Jeremiah, the word of the LORD came to Jeremiah:"}, {"pk": 4047446, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 28, "verse": 13, "text": "\u201cGo say to Hananiah, \u2018This is what the LORD says: You broke a wooden yoke bar, but in its place you will make an iron yoke bar."}, {"pk": 4047447, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 28, "verse": 14, "text": "For this is what the LORD of Armies, the God of Israel, says: I have put an iron yoke on the neck of all these nations that they might serve King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon, \u24d1 and they will serve him. \u24d2 I have even put the wild animals under him.\u2019\u201d \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d2 Jr 25:11
\u24d1 Dt 28:48
\u24d3 Jr 27:6"}, {"pk": 4047448, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 28, "verse": 15, "text": "The prophet Jeremiah said to the prophet Hananiah, \u201cListen, Hananiah! The LORD did not send you, but you have led these people to trust in a lie. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Jr 29:31; Ezk 13:22"}, {"pk": 4047449, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 28, "verse": 16, "text": "Therefore, this is what the LORD says: \u2018I am about to send you off the face of the earth. You will die this year because you have preached rebellion against the LORD.\u2019\u201d \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Dt 13:5; Is 59:13; Jr 29:32"}, {"pk": 4047450, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 28, "verse": 17, "text": "And the prophet Hananiah died that year in the seventh month."}, {"pk": 4047451, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 29, "verse": 1, "text": "This is the text of the letter \u24d6 that the prophet Jeremiah sent from Jerusalem to the remaining exiled elders, the priests, the prophets, and all the people Nebuchadnezzar \u24d7 had deported from Jerusalem to Babylon.", "comment": "\u24d6 2Sm 11:14-15; 1Kg 21:8-11
\u24d7 2Kg 24:11; 25:22; 2Ch 36:6-13"}, {"pk": 4047452, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 29, "verse": 2, "text": "This was after King Jeconiah, [1] \u24d8 the queen mother, the court officials, the officials of Judah and Jerusalem, the craftsmen, and the metalsmiths had left Jerusalem.", "comment": "\u24d8 Jr 24:1; 27:20; 28:4
[1] = Jehoiachin"}, {"pk": 4047453, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 29, "verse": 3, "text": "He sent the letter with Elasah son of Shaphan and Gemariah son of Hilkiah, \u24d9 whom Zedekiah king of Judah sent to Babylon to King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon. The letter stated:", "comment": "\u24d9 1Ch 6:13"}, {"pk": 4047454, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 29, "verse": 4, "text": "This is what the LORD of Armies, the God of Israel, says to all the exiles I deported from Jerusalem to Babylon:"}, {"pk": 4047455, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 29, "verse": 5, "text": "\u201cBuild houses and live in them. \u24da Plant gardens and eat their produce.", "comment": "\u24da Jr 29:28"}, {"pk": 4047456, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 29, "verse": 6, "text": "Find wives for yourselves, and have sons and daughters. Find wives for your sons and give your daughters to men in marriage so that they may bear sons and daughters. Multiply there; do not decrease. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Gn 17:5-6; 35:10-11"}, {"pk": 4047457, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 29, "verse": 7, "text": "Pursue the well-being [2] of the city I have deported you to. Pray to the LORD on its behalf, \u24dc for when it thrives, you will thrive.\u201d", "comment": "[2] Or peace
\u24dc Ezr 6:10; 1Tm 2:1-2"}, {"pk": 4047458, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 29, "verse": 8, "text": "For this is what the LORD of Armies, the God of Israel, says: \u201cDon\u2019t let your prophets who are among you \u24dd and your diviners deceive you, \u24d0 and don\u2019t listen to the dreams you elicit from them,", "comment": "\u24d0 Jr 27:15
\u24dd Jr 27:9"}, {"pk": 4047459, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 29, "verse": 9, "text": "for they are prophesying falsely to you in my name. I have not sent them.\u201d \u24d1 This is the LORD\u2019s declaration.", "comment": "\u24d1 Jr 5:31; 14:14; 20:6; 23:25-26,32; 27:10,14-16; 29:21,31"}, {"pk": 4047460, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 29, "verse": 10, "text": "For this is what the LORD says: \u201cWhen seventy years for Babylon are complete, \u24d2 I will attend to you and will confirm my promise concerning you to restore you to this place.", "comment": "\u24d2 Jr 25:12; Dn 9:2"}, {"pk": 4047461, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 29, "verse": 11, "text": "For I know the plans I have for you\u201d \u24d3 \u2009\u2014\u2009this is the LORD\u2019s declaration\u2009\u2014\u2009\u201cplans for your well-being, not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 33:10; Jr 26:3; 36:3"}, {"pk": 4047462, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 29, "verse": 12, "text": "You will call to me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Dt 30:1-10; Jr 3:12"}, {"pk": 4047463, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 29, "verse": 13, "text": "You will seek me \u24d5 and find me when you search for me with all your heart.", "comment": "\u24d5 Dt 4:29; 1Ch 28:9; 2Ch 15:2"}, {"pk": 4047464, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 29, "verse": 14, "text": "I will be found by you\u201d\u2009\u2014\u2009this is the LORD\u2019s declaration\u2009\u2014\u2009\u201cand I will restore your fortunes [3] \u24d6 and gather you from all the nations and places where I banished you\u201d\u2009\u2014\u2009this is the LORD\u2019s declaration. \u201cI will restore you to the place from which I deported you.\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Dt 30:3; Jr 30:3
[3] Or will end your captivity
\u24d6 Jb 42:10; Jr 32:44; 49:39; Ezk 16:53; 39:25; Hs 6:11; Zph 2:7"}, {"pk": 4047465, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 29, "verse": 15, "text": "You have said, \u201cThe LORD has raised up prophets for us in Babylon!\u201d"}, {"pk": 4047466, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 29, "verse": 16, "text": "But this is what the LORD says concerning the king sitting on David\u2019s throne \u24d8 and concerning all the people living in this city\u2009\u2014\u2009that is, concerning your brothers who did not go with you into exile.", "comment": "\u24d8 Jr 17:25; 22:2,30; 36:30"}, {"pk": 4047467, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 29, "verse": 17, "text": "This is what the LORD of Armies says: \u201cI am about to send sword, famine, and plague against them, \u24d9 and I will make them like rotten figs that are inedible because they are so bad.", "comment": "\u24d9 Jr 14:12; 21:9; 24:10"}, {"pk": 4047468, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 29, "verse": 18, "text": "I will pursue them with sword, famine, and plague. I will make them a horror to all the kingdoms of the earth\u2009\u2014\u2009a curse and a desolation, an object of scorn and a disgrace among all the nations \u24da where I have banished them. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Dt 30:1; Jr 8:3; 16:15
\u24da Dt 28:37; 2Ch 29:8; 30:7; Jr 5:30; 19:8; 25:9,18; 29:18; 42:18; 44:12,22; 49:17; 50:13; Mc 6:16; Zph 2:15"}, {"pk": 4047469, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 29, "verse": 19, "text": "I will do this because they have not listened to my words\u201d\u2009\u2014\u2009this is the LORD\u2019s declaration\u2009\u2014\u2009\u201cthe words that I sent to them with my servants the prophets time and time again. [4] \u24dc And you too have not listened.\u201d This is the LORD\u2019s declaration.", "comment": "\u24dc Jr 7:13,25; 11:7; 25:3; 26:5; 32:33; 35:14-15; 44:4
[4] Lit prophets, rising up early and sending"}, {"pk": 4047470, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 29, "verse": 20, "text": "Hear the word of the LORD, all you exiles I have sent from Jerusalem to Babylon. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Jr 24:5"}, {"pk": 4047471, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 29, "verse": 21, "text": "This is what the LORD of Armies, the God of Israel, says about Ahab son of Kolaiah and concerning Zedekiah son of Maaseiah, the ones prophesying a lie to you in my name: \u24d0 \u201cI am about to hand them over to King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon, and he will kill them before your very eyes.", "comment": "\u24d0 Jr 14:14; 29:9"}, {"pk": 4047472, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 29, "verse": 22, "text": "Based on what happens to them, all the exiles of Judah who are in Babylon will create a curse \u24d1 that says, \u2018May the LORD make you like Zedekiah and Ahab, whom the king of Babylon roasted in the fire!\u2009\u2019 \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d1 Is 65:15
\u24d2 Dn 3:6"}, {"pk": 4047473, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 29, "verse": 23, "text": "because they have committed an outrage \u24d3 in Israel by committing adultery with their neighbors\u2019 wives and have spoken in my name a lie, which I did not command them. I am he who knows, and I am a witness.\u201d This is the LORD\u2019s declaration.", "comment": "\u24d3 Gn 34:7; Dt 22:21; Jos 7:15"}, {"pk": 4047474, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 29, "verse": 24, "text": "To Shemaiah the Nehelamite you are to say,"}, {"pk": 4047475, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 29, "verse": 25, "text": "\u201cThis is what the LORD of Armies, the God of Israel, says: You [5] in your own name have sent out letters to all the people of Jerusalem, to the priest Zephaniah \u24d4 son of Maaseiah, and to all the priests, saying,", "comment": "[5] Lit Because you
\u24d4 Jr 21:1; 37:3; 52:24-27"}, {"pk": 4047476, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 29, "verse": 26, "text": "\u2018The LORD has appointed you priest in place of the priest Jehoiada to be the chief officer \u24d5 in the temple of the LORD, responsible for every madman \u24d6 who acts like a prophet. You must confine him in the stocks \u24d7 and an iron collar.", "comment": "\u24d6 2Kg 9:11; Hs 9:7
\u24d7 2Ch 16:10; Jr 20:2
\u24d5 2Ch 31:13; Jr 20:1"}, {"pk": 4047477, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 29, "verse": 27, "text": "So now, why have you not rebuked Jeremiah of Anathoth who has been acting like a prophet among you? \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Jr 1:1"}, {"pk": 4047478, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 29, "verse": 28, "text": "For he has sent word to us in Babylon, claiming, \u201cThe exile will be long. Build houses and settle down. Plant gardens and eat their produce.\u201d\u2019\u2009\u201d \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Jr 29:5"}, {"pk": 4047479, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 29, "verse": 29, "text": "The priest Zephaniah read this letter in the hearing of the prophet Jeremiah."}, {"pk": 4047480, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 29, "verse": 30, "text": "Then the word of the LORD came to Jeremiah:"}, {"pk": 4047481, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 29, "verse": 31, "text": "\u201cSend a message to all the exiles, saying, \u2018This is what the LORD says concerning Shemaiah the Nehelamite. Because Shemaiah prophesied to you, though I did not send him, and made you trust a lie, \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Jr 27:10,14-16; 28:15; 29:9,21,23"}, {"pk": 4047482, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 29, "verse": 32, "text": "this is what the LORD says: I am about to punish Shemaiah the Nehelamite and his descendants. There will not be even one of his descendants living among these people, \u24db nor will any ever see the good that I will bring to my people\u2009\u2014\u2009this is the LORD\u2019s declaration\u2009\u2014\u2009for he has preached rebellion against the LORD.\u2019\u201d \u24dc", "comment": "\u24db Jr 17:6
\u24dc Jr 28:16"}, {"pk": 4047483, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 30, "verse": 1, "text": "This is the word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD."}, {"pk": 4047484, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 30, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cThis is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: Write on a scroll all the words that I have spoken to you, \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Ex 17:14; 34:1,27; Nm 5:23; Dt 17:18; 27:3; 31:19; Is 30:8; Jr 36:2,28; Ezk 43:11; Hs 8:12; Hab 2:2; 1Co 14:37; Rv 1:11; 10:4; 14:13; 19:9; 21:5"}, {"pk": 4047485, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 30, "verse": 3, "text": "for look, the days are coming\u201d\u2009\u2014\u2009this is the LORD\u2019s declaration\u2009\u2014\u2009\u201cwhen I will restore the fortunes [1] of my people Israel and Judah,\u201d \u24d0 says the LORD. \u201cI will restore them to the land I gave to their ancestors and they will possess it.\u201d", "comment": "[1] Or will end the captivity
\u24d0 Jr 33:7,11; Ezk 37:15-23; 39:25; Jl 3:1; Am 9:14"}, {"pk": 4047486, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 30, "verse": 4, "text": "These are the words the LORD spoke to Israel and Judah."}, {"pk": 4047487, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 30, "verse": 5, "text": "This is what the LORD says: We have heard a cry of terror,
of dread\u2009\u2014\u2009there is no peace.
"}, {"pk": 4047488, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 30, "verse": 6, "text": "Ask and see
whether a male can give birth.
Why then do I see every man
with his hands on his stomach like a woman in labor
and every face turned pale? \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 48:6; Is 13:8; 21:3; 42:14; Jr 4:31; 6:24; 13:21; 22:23; 50:43; Mc 4:9-10; 1Th 5:3"}, {"pk": 4047489, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 30, "verse": 7, "text": "How awful that day will be! \u24d2
There will be no other like it! \u24d3
It will be a time of trouble for Jacob,
but he will be saved out of it.
", "comment": "\u24d2 Jl 2:11; Zph 1:14
\u24d3 Dn 12:1"}, {"pk": 4047490, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 30, "verse": 8, "text": "On that day\u2009\u2014 this is the declaration of the LORD of Armies\u2009\u2014 I will break his yoke from your neck \u24d4
and tear off your chains, \u24d5
and strangers will never again enslave him. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d5 Jr 27:2
\u24d6 Ezk 34:27
\u24d4 Gn 27:40; Jr 2:20; 28:4,11; Ezk 34:27; Nah 1:13"}, {"pk": 4047491, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 30, "verse": 9, "text": "They will serve the LORD their God
and David their king,
whom I will raise up for them. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Is 55:3-5; Ezk 34:23-24; 37:24-25; Hs 3:5; Lk 1:69; Ac 13:23,34"}, {"pk": 4047492, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 30, "verse": 10, "text": "As for you, my servant Jacob, \u24d8
do not be afraid\u2009\u2014 this is the LORD\u2019s declaration\u2009\u2014 and do not be discouraged, Israel,
for without fail I will save you out of a distant place,
your descendants, from the land of their captivity!
Jacob will return and have calm and quiet
with no one to frighten him. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Lv 26:6; Jr 46:27; Ezk 34:28; 39:26; Mc 4:4; Zph 3:13
\u24d8 Is 41:8; 44:2; 45:4; 48:20; Jr 46:27; Ezk 28:25; 37:25"}, {"pk": 4047493, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 30, "verse": 11, "text": "For I will be with you\u2009\u2014 this is the LORD\u2019s declaration\u2009\u2014 to save you! \u24da
I will bring destruction on all the nations
where I have scattered you;
however, I will not bring destruction on you.
I will discipline you justly,
and I will by no means leave you unpunished. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ex 34:7; Jr 46:27-28
\u24da 2Kg 19:34; Is 37:35; Jr 15:20"}, {"pk": 4047494, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 30, "verse": 12, "text": "For this is what the LORD says: Your injury is incurable;
your wound most severe. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Jr 10:19; 15:18; 17:9"}, {"pk": 4047495, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 30, "verse": 13, "text": "You have no defender for your case. \u24dd
There is no remedy for your sores,
and no healing for you. [2]
", "comment": "[2] Or No one pleads that your sores should be healed. There is no remedy for you.
\u24dd Hs 5:13"}, {"pk": 4047496, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 30, "verse": 14, "text": "All your lovers have forgotten you; \u24d0
they no longer look for you,
for I have struck you as an enemy would,
with the discipline \u24d1 of someone cruel, \u24d2
because of your enormous guilt
and your innumerable sins.
", "comment": "\u24d2 Is 13:9
\u24d1 Jr 2:30; 5:3; 7:28
\u24d0 Jr 4:30; Lm 1:19"}, {"pk": 4047497, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 30, "verse": 15, "text": "Why do you cry out about your injury?
Your pain has no cure!
I have done these things to you
because of your enormous guilt
and your innumerable sins. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Jr 5:6; Am 5:12"}, {"pk": 4047498, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 30, "verse": 16, "text": "Nevertheless, all who devoured you will be devoured, \u24d4
and all your adversaries\u2009\u2014\u2009all of them\u2009\u2014
will go off into exile.
Those who plunder you will be plundered,
and all who raid you will be raided. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ezk 39:10; Hab 2:8
\u24d4 Jr 10:25"}, {"pk": 4047499, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 30, "verse": 17, "text": "But I will bring you health \u24d6
and will heal you of your wounds\u2009\u2014 this is the LORD\u2019s declaration\u2009\u2014 for they call you Outcast,
Zion whom no one cares about.
", "comment": "\u24d6 Is 58:8; Jr 8:22; 33:6"}, {"pk": 4047500, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 30, "verse": 18, "text": "This is what the LORD says: I will certainly restore the fortunes [3] of Jacob\u2019s tents \u24d7
and show compassion \u24d8 on his dwellings.
Every city will be rebuilt on its mound;
every citadel will stand on its proper site.
", "comment": "\u24d8 Jr 12:15; 31:20; 33:26; 42:12
[3] Or certainly end the captivity
\u24d7 Jr 30:3"}, {"pk": 4047501, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 30, "verse": 19, "text": "Thanksgiving will come out of them,
a sound of rejoicing.
I will multiply them, and they will not decrease; \u24d9
I will honor them, and they will not be insignificant.
", "comment": "\u24d9 Jr 29:6"}, {"pk": 4047502, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 30, "verse": 20, "text": "His children will be as in past days;
his congregation will be established in my presence.
I will punish all his oppressors. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Jdg 10:12; Is 19:20-25"}, {"pk": 4047503, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 30, "verse": 21, "text": "Jacob\u2019s leader will be one of them;
his ruler will issue from him.
I will invite him to me, and he will approach me, \u24db
for who would otherwise risk his life to approach me? This is the LORD\u2019s declaration.
", "comment": "\u24db Nm 16:5"}, {"pk": 4047504, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 30, "verse": 22, "text": "You will be my people,
and I will be your God. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Jr 11:4; 24:7; 31:33"}, {"pk": 4047505, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 30, "verse": 23, "text": "Look, a storm from the LORD! \u24dd
Wrath has gone out,
a churning storm.
It will whirl about the heads of the wicked.
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 83:15; Is 29:6; Zch 9:14"}, {"pk": 4047506, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 30, "verse": 24, "text": "The LORD\u2019s burning anger will not turn back
until he has completely fulfilled the purposes of his heart.
In time to come you will understand it. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Jr 23:19-20"}, {"pk": 4047507, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 31, "verse": 1, "text": "\u201cAt that time\u201d\u2009\u2014\u2009this is the LORD\u2019s declaration\u2009\u2014\u2009\u201cI will be the God of all the families of Israel, \u24d1 and they will be my people.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d1 Jr 30:22"}, {"pk": 4047508, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 31, "verse": 2, "text": "This is what the LORD says: The people who survived the sword
found favor in the wilderness. \u24d2
When Israel went to find rest, \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Jos 23:1; 2Sm 7:11; 1Kg 8:56; 1Ch 23:25
\u24d2 Ex 33:12-17"}, {"pk": 4047509, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 31, "verse": 3, "text": "the LORD appeared to him [1] from far away.
I have loved you with an everlasting love; \u24d4
therefore, I have continued to extend faithful love to you. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d4 Is 54:8
[1] LXX; MT reads me
\u24d5 Ps 36:10; 109:12"}, {"pk": 4047510, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 31, "verse": 4, "text": "Again I will build you so that you will be rebuilt,
Virgin Israel. \u24d6
You will take up your tambourines again \u24d7
and go out in joyful dancing.
", "comment": "\u24d6 Jr 18:13; 31:21; Am 5:2
\u24d7 Ex 15:20; Jdg 11:34; 1Sm 18:6"}, {"pk": 4047511, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 31, "verse": 5, "text": "You will plant vineyards again \u24d8
on the mountains of Samaria;
the planters will plant and will enjoy the fruit. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Lv 19:23,25; Dt 20:6; 28:30
\u24d8 Am 5:11"}, {"pk": 4047512, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 31, "verse": 6, "text": "For there will be a day when watchmen will call out
in the hill country of Ephraim,
\u201cCome, let\u2019s go up to Zion, \u24da
to the LORD our God!\u201d
", "comment": "\u24da Is 2:3"}, {"pk": 4047513, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 31, "verse": 7, "text": "For this is what the LORD says: Sing with joy for Jacob;
shout for the foremost of the nations!
Proclaim, praise, and say,
\u201cLORD, save your people, \u24db
the remnant of Israel!\u201d \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 28:9; Hab 3:13; Zch 8:7
\u24dc Is 10:20; Jr 6:9; Ezk 11:13; Mc 2:12; Zph 3:13"}, {"pk": 4047514, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 31, "verse": 8, "text": "Watch! I am going to bring them from the northern land.
I will gather them from remote regions of the earth \u24dd \u2009\u2014
the blind and the lame will be with them, \u24d0
along with those who are pregnant and those about to give birth.
They will return here as a great assembly! \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ezk 38:15
\u24dd Neh 1:9; Is 43:6; Jr 32:37; Ezk 34:13; 37:21; 39:27; Zch 10:8,10
\u24d0 Lv 21:18; Mt 11:5; Lk 14:13"}, {"pk": 4047515, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 31, "verse": 9, "text": "They will come weeping,
but I will bring them back with consolation. [2] \u24d2
I will lead them to wadis filled with water,
by a smooth way where they will not stumble, \u24d3
for I am Israel\u2019s Father,
and Ephraim is my firstborn. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d2 Jb 15:11
\u24d4 Ex 4:22-23; Dt 32:19; Is 63:16; 64:8; Hs 11:1; Mal 2:10; Jn 8:41
[2] LXX; MT reads supplications
\u24d3 Pr 4:12; Is 63:13; Ezk 36:15"}, {"pk": 4047516, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 31, "verse": 10, "text": "Nations, hear the word of the LORD,
and tell it among the far off coasts and islands! \u24d5
Say, \u201cThe one who scattered Israel will gather him. \u24d6
He will watch over him as a shepherd guards his flock,
", "comment": "\u24d5 Is 40:15; Jr 25:22; 47:4
\u24d6 Dt 30:3; Is 11:12; Ezk 11:17; 20:34,41; 28:25; Mc 4:6; Zph 3:19"}, {"pk": 4047517, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 31, "verse": 11, "text": "for the LORD has ransomed Jacob
and redeemed him from the power of one stronger than he.\u201d \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Is 41:14; 43:1; 44:23; 48:20; 60:16"}, {"pk": 4047518, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 31, "verse": 12, "text": "They will come and shout for joy on the heights of Zion; \u24d8
they will be radiant with joy \u24d9
because of the LORD\u2019s goodness,
because of the grain, the new wine, the fresh oil, \u24da
and because of the young of the flocks and herds.
Their life will be like an irrigated garden,
and they will no longer grow weak from hunger.
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 34:5; Is 60:5
\u24da Nm 18:12; Dt 7:13; Hg 1:11
\u24d8 Ps 71:23; 92:4; Is 49:13; Zch 2:10"}, {"pk": 4047519, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 31, "verse": 13, "text": "Then the young women will rejoice with dancing,
while young and old men rejoice together.
I will turn their mourning into joy, \u24db
give them consolation,
and bring happiness out of grief.
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 105:43; Is 35:10; 51:3,11; Lm 5:15"}, {"pk": 4047520, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 31, "verse": 14, "text": "I will refresh the priests with an abundance, [3] \u24dc
and my people will be satisfied with my goodness. This is the LORD\u2019s declaration.
", "comment": "[3] Lit fatness
\u24dc Dt 31:20; Ps 36:8; Is 30:23"}, {"pk": 4047521, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 31, "verse": 15, "text": "This is what the LORD says: A voice was heard in Ramah, \u24dd
a lament with bitter weeping\u2009\u2014
Rachel weeping for her children,
refusing to be comforted for her children
because they are no more. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Mt 2:18
\u24dd Jos 18:25; Jdg 4:5; 1Sm 1:19; 19:18; Jr 40:1"}, {"pk": 4047522, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 31, "verse": 16, "text": "This is what the LORD says: Keep your voice from weeping
and your eyes from tears,
for the reward for your work will come\u2009\u2014 this is the LORD\u2019s declaration\u2009\u2014 and your children will return from the enemy\u2019s land.
"}, {"pk": 4047523, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 31, "verse": 17, "text": "There is hope for your future \u24d1 \u2009\u2014 this is the LORD\u2019s declaration\u2009\u2014 and your children will return to their own territory.
", "comment": "\u24d1 Jr 5:31; 23:20; 29:11"}, {"pk": 4047524, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 31, "verse": 18, "text": "I have surely heard Ephraim moaning,
\u201cYou disciplined me, and I have been disciplined
like an untrained calf. \u24d2
Take me back, so that I can return,
for you, LORD, are my God. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 40:5; Jr 3:22
\u24d2 Hs 4:16; 10:11"}, {"pk": 4047525, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 31, "verse": 19, "text": "After my return, I felt regret;
After I was instructed, I struck my thigh in grief. \u24d4
I was ashamed and humiliated \u24d5
because I bore the disgrace of my youth.\u201d
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 35:4; Ezr 9:6; Is 41:11; Jr 8:12; 14:3; 22:22; Ezk 36:32
\u24d4 Ezk 21:12"}, {"pk": 4047526, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 31, "verse": 20, "text": "Isn\u2019t Ephraim a precious son to me,
a delightful child? \u24d6
Whenever I speak against him,
I certainly still think about him.
Therefore, my inner being yearns for him;
I will truly have compassion on him. \u24d7 This is the LORD\u2019s declaration.
", "comment": "\u24d6 Is 5:7; Hs 11:1
\u24d7 Jr 12:15; 30:18; 33:26; 42:12; Hs 11:4,8-9"}, {"pk": 4047527, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 31, "verse": 21, "text": "Set up road markers \u24d8 for yourself;
establish signposts!
Keep the highway in mind,
the way you have traveled.
Return, Virgin Israel!
Return to these cities of yours.
", "comment": "\u24d8 2Kg 23:17; Ezk 39:15"}, {"pk": 4047528, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 31, "verse": 22, "text": "How long will you turn here and there,
faithless daughter? \u24d9
For the LORD creates something new in the land [4] \u2009\u2014
a female [5] will shelter [6] a man.
", "comment": "[6] Or female surrounds, or female courts; Hb obscure
\u24d9 Jr 3:14,22; 49:4
[4] Or new on earth
[5] Or woman"}, {"pk": 4047529, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 31, "verse": 23, "text": "This is what the LORD of Armies, the God of Israel, says: \u201cWhen I restore their fortunes, [7] they will once again speak this word in the land of Judah and in its cities: \u2018May the LORD bless you, righteous settlement, \u24da holy mountain.\u2019 \u24db", "comment": "[7] Or I end their captivity
\u24db Ps 2:6; 3:4; 48:1; 99:9
\u24da Jb 8:6; Jr 50:7"}, {"pk": 4047530, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 31, "verse": 24, "text": "Judah and all its cities will live in it together\u2009\u2014\u2009also farmers and those who move [8] with the flocks\u2009\u2014\u2009", "comment": "[8] Tg, Vg, Aq, Sym; MT reads and they will move"}, {"pk": 4047531, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 31, "verse": 25, "text": "for I satisfy the thirsty person and feed all those who are weak.\u201d \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 107:9; Is 55:1; Jn 4:14; 6:35; 7:35; Rv 21:6; 22:17"}, {"pk": 4047532, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 31, "verse": 26, "text": "At this I awoke and looked around. My sleep had been most pleasant to me."}, {"pk": 4047533, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 31, "verse": 27, "text": "\u201cLook, the days are coming\u201d\u2009\u2014\u2009this is the LORD\u2019s declaration\u2009\u2014\u2009\u201cwhen I will sow the house of Israel \u24dd and the house of Judah with the seed of people and the seed of animals.", "comment": "\u24dd Ezk 36:9,11; Hs 2:23"}, {"pk": 4047534, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 31, "verse": 28, "text": "Just as I watched over them to uproot and to tear them down, to demolish and to destroy, and to cause disaster, \u24d0 so will I watch over them to build and to plant them\u201d \u24d1 \u2009\u2014\u2009this is the LORD\u2019s declaration.", "comment": "\u24d0 Jr 21:10; 39:16; 44:27; Am 9:4
\u24d1 Jr 1:10; 18:7-10; 44:27"}, {"pk": 4047535, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 31, "verse": 29, "text": "\u201cIn those days, it will never again be said, \u2018The fathers have eaten sour grapes,
and the children\u2019s teeth are set on edge.\u2019 \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ezk 18:2"}, {"pk": 4047536, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 31, "verse": 30, "text": "Rather, each will die for his own iniquity. \u24d3 Anyone who eats sour grapes\u2009\u2014\u2009his own teeth will be set on edge.", "comment": "\u24d3 Dt 24:6; Ezk 18:20"}, {"pk": 4047537, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 31, "verse": 31, "text": "\u201cLook, the days are coming\u201d \u24d4 \u2009\u2014\u2009this is the LORD\u2019s declaration\u2009\u2014\u2009\u201cwhen I will make a new covenant \u24d5 with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah.", "comment": "\u24d5 Ezk 37:26; Hs 2:18; Lk 22:20; 1Co 11:25; 2Co 3:6; Heb 9:15; 12:24
\u24d4 Heb 8:8-12; 10:16-17"}, {"pk": 4047538, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 31, "verse": 32, "text": "This one will not be like the covenant I made with their ancestors on the day I took them by the hand to lead them out of the land of Egypt\u2009\u2014\u2009my covenant that they broke even though I am their master\u201d [9] \u24d6 \u2009\u2014\u2009the LORD\u2019s declaration.", "comment": "[9] Or husband
\u24d6 Is 54:4; 62:4; Mal 2:11"}, {"pk": 4047539, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 31, "verse": 33, "text": "\u201cInstead, this is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after those days\u201d\u2009\u2014\u2009the LORD\u2019s declaration. \u201cI will put my teaching within them and write it on their hearts. I will be their God, and they will be my people."}, {"pk": 4047540, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 31, "verse": 34, "text": "No longer will one teach his neighbor or his brother, saying, \u2018Know the LORD,\u2019 \u24d7 for they will all know me, from the least to the greatest of them\u201d \u24d8 \u2009\u2014\u2009this is the LORD\u2019s declaration. \u201cFor I will forgive their iniquity \u24d9 and never again remember their sin.", "comment": "\u24d8 Est 1:20; Jr 6:13; 8:10; 42:1,8; 44:12
\u24d7 Jdg 2:10; 1Sm 3:7; Hs 2:20
\u24d9 Nm 14:19; Ps 103:3; Jr 36:3"}, {"pk": 4047541, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 31, "verse": 35, "text": "\u201cThis is what the LORD says: The one who gives the sun for light by day,
the fixed order of moon and stars for light by night,
who stirs up the sea and makes its waves roar \u24da \u2009\u2014
the LORD of Armies is his name:
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 46:3; Is 51:15; Jr 5:22"}, {"pk": 4047542, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 31, "verse": 36, "text": "If this fixed order departs from before me\u2009\u2014 this is the LORD\u2019s declaration\u2009\u2014 only then will Israel\u2019s descendants cease
to be a nation before me forever. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Jr 33:18; 35:19"}, {"pk": 4047543, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 31, "verse": 37, "text": "\u201cThis is what the LORD says: Only if the heavens above can be measured
and the foundations of the earth below explored,
will I reject all of Israel\u2019s descendants
because of all they have done\u2009\u2014 this is the LORD\u2019s declaration.
"}, {"pk": 4047544, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 31, "verse": 38, "text": "\u201cLook, the days are coming\u201d\u2009\u2014\u2009the LORD\u2019s declaration\u2009\u2014\u2009\u201cwhen the city [10] from the Tower of Hananel \u24dc to the Corner Gate \u24dd will be rebuilt for the LORD.", "comment": "\u24dd 2Kg 14:13; 2Ch 26:9; Zch 14:10
\u24dc Neh 3:1; 12:39
[10] = Jerusalem"}, {"pk": 4047545, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 31, "verse": 39, "text": "A measuring line will once again stretch out straight to the hill of Gareb \u24d0 and then turn toward Goah.", "comment": "\u24d0 Zch 2:1"}, {"pk": 4047546, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 31, "verse": 40, "text": "The whole valley\u2009\u2014\u2009the corpses, the ashes, and all the fields as far as the Kidron Valley \u24d1 to the corner of the Horse Gate \u24d2 to the east\u2009\u2014\u2009will be holy to the LORD. It will never be uprooted or demolished again.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d2 Neh 3:28
\u24d1 2Kg 23:4"}, {"pk": 4047547, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 32, "verse": 1, "text": "This is the word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD in the tenth year of King Zedekiah \u24d3 of Judah, which was the eighteenth year of Nebuchadnezzar. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d3 2Kg 24:17-20; 2Ch 36:10-12; Jr 27:1-11
\u24d4 Jr 29:1"}, {"pk": 4047548, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 32, "verse": 2, "text": "At that time, the army of the king of Babylon was besieging Jerusalem, \u24d5 and the prophet Jeremiah was imprisoned in the guard\u2019s courtyard \u24d6 in the palace of the king of Judah.", "comment": "\u24d5 Jr 39:1
\u24d6 Neh 3:25; Jr 33:1; 37:21; 38:6; 39:14"}, {"pk": 4047549, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 32, "verse": 3, "text": "King Zedekiah of Judah had imprisoned him, saying, \u201cWhy are you prophesying as you do? You say, \u2018This is what the LORD says: Look, I am about to hand this city over to Babylon\u2019s king, and he will capture it."}, {"pk": 4047550, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 32, "verse": 4, "text": "King Zedekiah of Judah will not escape from the Chaldeans; indeed, he will certainly be handed over to Babylon\u2019s king. They will speak face to face [1] and meet eye to eye. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Jr 34:3
[1] Lit His mouth will speak with his mouth"}, {"pk": 4047551, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 32, "verse": 5, "text": "He will take Zedekiah to Babylon, where he will stay until I attend to him\u2009\u2014\u2009this is the LORD\u2019s declaration. For you will fight the Chaldeans, but you will not succeed.\u2019\u201d \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Jr 21:3-7; 27:22; 34:2-3; 37:11-14"}, {"pk": 4047552, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 32, "verse": 6, "text": "Jeremiah replied, \u201cThe word of the LORD came to me:"}, {"pk": 4047553, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 32, "verse": 7, "text": "Watch! Hanamel, the son of your uncle Shallum, is coming to you to say, \u2018Buy my field in Anathoth \u24d9 for yourself, for you own the right of redemption \u24da to buy it.\u2019", "comment": "\u24d9 1Kg 2:26; Jr 1:1; 11:21,23
\u24da Lv 25:24-52; Ru 4:1-7"}, {"pk": 4047554, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 32, "verse": 8, "text": "\u201cThen, as the LORD had said, my cousin Hanamel came to the guard\u2019s courtyard and urged me, \u2018Please buy my field in Anathoth in the land of Benjamin, for you own the right of inheritance and redemption. Buy it for yourself.\u2019 Then I knew that this was the word of the LORD."}, {"pk": 4047555, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 32, "verse": 9, "text": "So I bought the field in Anathoth from my cousin Hanamel, and I weighed out the silver to him \u24db \u2009\u2014\u2009seventeen shekels [2] of silver.", "comment": "\u24db Gn 23:16; Zch 11:12
[2] About seven ounces"}, {"pk": 4047556, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 32, "verse": 10, "text": "I recorded it on a scroll, \u24dc sealed it, called in witnesses, and weighed out the silver on the scales.", "comment": "\u24dc Jr 32:44"}, {"pk": 4047557, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 32, "verse": 11, "text": "I took the purchase agreement\u2009\u2014\u2009the sealed copy with its terms and conditions and the open copy\u2009\u2014\u2009"}, {"pk": 4047558, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 32, "verse": 12, "text": "and gave the purchase agreement to Baruch \u24dd son of Neriah, son of Mahseiah. I did this in the sight of my cousin [3] Hanamel, the witnesses who had signed the purchase agreement, and all the Judeans sitting in the guard\u2019s courtyard.", "comment": "[3] Some Hb mss, LXX, Syr; other Hb mss read uncle
\u24dd Jr 36:4-32; 43:3,6; 45:1-2"}, {"pk": 4047559, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 32, "verse": 13, "text": "\u201cI charged Baruch in their sight,"}, {"pk": 4047560, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 32, "verse": 14, "text": "\u2018This is what the LORD of Armies, the God of Israel, says: Take these scrolls\u2009\u2014\u2009this purchase agreement with the sealed copy and this open copy\u2009\u2014\u2009and put them in an earthen storage jar so they will last a long time."}, {"pk": 4047561, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 32, "verse": 15, "text": "For this is what the LORD of Armies, the God of Israel, says: Houses, fields, and vineyards will again be bought in this land.\u2019 \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Jr 32:43"}, {"pk": 4047562, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 32, "verse": 16, "text": "\u201cAfter I had given the purchase agreement to Baruch, son of Neriah, I prayed to the LORD: \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Jr 42:4"}, {"pk": 4047563, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 32, "verse": 17, "text": "Oh, Lord GOD! You yourself made the heavens and earth \u24d2 by your great power \u24d3 and with your outstretched arm. Nothing is too difficult for you! \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d2 2Kg 19:15; 2Ch 2:12; Is 37:16
\u24d3 Dt 4:37; Neh 1:10; Jr 27:5
\u24d4 Gn 18:14; Ex 3:20; 15:11; 34:10; Dt 17:8; Ps 40:5; 78:4; Jr 32:27; Zch 8:6; Mt 17:20; 19:26"}, {"pk": 4047564, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 32, "verse": 18, "text": "You show faithful love to thousands but lay the fathers\u2019 iniquity on their sons\u2019 laps after them, \u24d5 great and mighty God \u24d6 whose name is the LORD of Armies,", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 20:5-6; 34:7; Nm 14:18; Dt 5:9-10; 7:9
\u24d6 Neh 9:32"}, {"pk": 4047565, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 32, "verse": 19, "text": "the one great in counsel and powerful in action. Your eyes are on all the ways of the children of men [4] in order to reward each person according to his ways and as the result of his actions. \u24d7", "comment": "[4] Or Adam
\u24d7 Jr 4:18; 17:10"}, {"pk": 4047566, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 32, "verse": 20, "text": "You performed signs and wonders in the land of Egypt \u24d8 and still do today, both in Israel and among all mankind. You made a name \u24d9 for yourself, as is the case today.", "comment": "\u24d9 Is 63:12,14; Dn 9:15
\u24d8 Ex 1\u201415; Dt 6:22; Neh 9:10"}, {"pk": 4047567, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 32, "verse": 21, "text": "You brought your people Israel out of Egypt with signs and wonders, with a strong hand and an outstretched arm, and with great terror. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Ex 7:3; Dt 4:34; 6:22; 26:8; 34:11; Ps 78:43; 135:9"}, {"pk": 4047568, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 32, "verse": 22, "text": "You gave them this land you swore to give to their ancestors, a land flowing with milk and honey. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Ex 3:8,17; Lv 20:24; Nm 13:27; Dt 26:9"}, {"pk": 4047569, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 32, "verse": 23, "text": "They entered and possessed it, but they did not obey you or live according to your instructions. \u24dc They failed to perform all you commanded them to do, \u24dd and so you have brought all this disaster on them.", "comment": "\u24dc Nm 14:22; Dt 28:45,62; Jos 5:6; Jdg 6:10; 2Kg 18:12; Ps 78:10; 81:11; Is 42:24; Jr 9:13; 32:23; 44:10
\u24dd Jr 11:8"}, {"pk": 4047570, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 32, "verse": 24, "text": "Look! Siege ramps \u24d0 have come against the city to capture it, and the city, as a result of the sword, famine, and plague, has been handed over to the Chaldeans who are fighting against it. What you have spoken has happened. Look, you can see it!", "comment": "\u24d0 2Kg 25:1; Jr 6:6; Ezk 4:2"}, {"pk": 4047571, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 32, "verse": 25, "text": "Yet you, Lord GOD, have said to me, \u2018Purchase the field and call in witnesses\u2019\u2009\u2014\u2009even though the city has been handed over to the Chaldeans!\u201d"}, {"pk": 4047572, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 32, "verse": 26, "text": "The word of the LORD came to Jeremiah:"}, {"pk": 4047573, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 32, "verse": 27, "text": "\u201cLook, I am the LORD, the God over every creature. \u24d1 Is anything too difficult for me? \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d1 Nm 16:22; 27:16
\u24d2 Gn 18:4"}, {"pk": 4047574, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 32, "verse": 28, "text": "Therefore, this is what the LORD says: I am about to hand this city over to the Chaldeans, \u24d3 to Babylon\u2019s king Nebuchadnezzar, and he will capture it.", "comment": "\u24d3 Jr 32:3"}, {"pk": 4047575, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 32, "verse": 29, "text": "The Chaldeans who are fighting against this city will come and set this city on fire. They will burn it, including the houses where incense has been burned to Baal on their rooftops and where drink offerings have been poured out to other gods to anger me. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Jr 11:17; 44:3,8"}, {"pk": 4047576, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 32, "verse": 30, "text": "From their youth, the Israelites and Judeans have done nothing but what is evil in my sight! They have done nothing but anger me by the work of their hands\u201d \u24d5 \u2009\u2014\u2009this is the LORD\u2019s declaration\u2009\u2014\u2009", "comment": "\u24d5 Jr 25:7"}, {"pk": 4047577, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 32, "verse": 31, "text": "\u201cfor this city has caused my wrath and fury from the day it was built until now. I will therefore remove it from my presence \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 2Kg 23:27; 24:3"}, {"pk": 4047578, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 32, "verse": 32, "text": "because of all the evil the Israelites and Judeans have done to anger me\u2009\u2014\u2009they, their kings, \u24d7 their officials, their priests, and their prophets, the men of Judah, and the residents of Jerusalem.", "comment": "\u24d7 Jr 2:26"}, {"pk": 4047579, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 32, "verse": 33, "text": "They have turned their backs to me and not their faces. \u24d8 Though I taught them time and time again, [5] \u24d9 they do not listen and receive discipline.", "comment": "[5] Lit them, rising up early and teaching
\u24d8 2Ch 29:6; Jr 2:27; 18:17; Ezk 8:16
\u24d9 Jr 7:13,25; 11:7; 25:3; 26:5; 29:19; 35:14,15; 44:4"}, {"pk": 4047580, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 32, "verse": 34, "text": "They have placed their abhorrent things \u24da in the house that bears my name and have defiled it.", "comment": "\u24da Jr 4:1; 7:30; Ezk 5:11"}, {"pk": 4047581, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 32, "verse": 35, "text": "They have built the high places of Baal in Ben Hinnom Valley to sacrifice their sons and daughters in the fire [6] to Molech \u24db \u2009\u2014\u2009something I had not commanded them. I had never entertained the thought [7] that they do this detestable act causing Judah to sin!", "comment": "\u24db Lv 18:21; 20:2-5; Dt 18:10; 2Kg 23:10; Jr 7:31; 19:4
[7] Lit them, and it did not arise on my heart
[6] Lit to make their sons and daughters pass through the fire"}, {"pk": 4047582, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 32, "verse": 36, "text": "\u201cNow therefore, this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says to this city about which you said, \u2018It has been handed over to Babylon\u2019s king through sword, famine, and plague\u2019:"}, {"pk": 4047583, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 32, "verse": 37, "text": "I will certainly gather them from all the lands where I have banished them in my anger, rage and intense wrath, and I will return them to this place and make them live in safety. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Dt 12:10; Is 11:12; Jr 23:3; 29:14; 30:10; 31:8-14; Ezk 11:17; 28:26; 34:25,28; 36:24"}, {"pk": 4047584, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 32, "verse": 38, "text": "They will be my people, and I will be their God. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Jr 11:4; 24:7; 30:22; Ezk 11:20; 14:11; 36:28; 37:23"}, {"pk": 4047585, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 32, "verse": 39, "text": "I will give them integrity of heart \u24d0 and action [8] so that they will fear me always, for their good and for the good of their descendants after them.", "comment": "[8] Lit give them one heart and one way
\u24d0 Ezk 11:19"}, {"pk": 4047586, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 32, "verse": 40, "text": "\u201cI will make a permanent covenant with them: \u24d1 I will never turn away from doing good to them, and I will put fear of me in their hearts so they will never again turn away from me. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Dt 19:20; Is 2:4; 60:18; Jr 3:16; 30:8; 31:34; Ezk 29:16; Jl 2:26-27; Am 9:15; Mc 4:3; Nah 1:15; Zph 3:11; Heb 8:11; 10:17
\u24d1 Gn 17:7,13,19; Is 55:3; 61:8; Jr 50:5; Ezk 16:60; 37:26"}, {"pk": 4047587, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 32, "verse": 41, "text": "I will take delight in them to do what is good for them, and with all my heart and mind I will faithfully plant them in this land. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Jr 24:6"}, {"pk": 4047588, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 32, "verse": 42, "text": "\u201cFor this is what the LORD says: Just as I have brought all this terrible disaster on these people, \u24d4 so am I about to bring on them all the good I am promising them.", "comment": "\u24d4 Jr 31:28"}, {"pk": 4047589, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 32, "verse": 43, "text": "Fields will be bought in this land about which you are saying, \u24d5 \u2018It\u2019s a desolation \u24d6 without people or animals; it has been handed over to the Chaldeans!\u2019", "comment": "\u24d6 Jr 33:10
\u24d5 Jr 32:15"}, {"pk": 4047590, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 32, "verse": 44, "text": "Fields will be purchased, the transaction written on a scroll and sealed, \u24d7 and witnesses will be called on in the land of Benjamin, \u24d8 in the areas surrounding Jerusalem, and in Judah\u2019s cities\u2009\u2014\u2009the cities of the hill country, the cities of the Judean foothills, and the cities of the Negev\u2009\u2014\u2009because I will restore their fortunes.\u201d [9] This is the LORD\u2019s declaration.", "comment": "\u24d7 Jr 32:10
[9] Or will end their captivity
\u24d8 Jr 17:26"}, {"pk": 4047591, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 33, "verse": 1, "text": "While he was still confined in the guard\u2019s courtyard, \u24d9 the word of the LORD came to Jeremiah a second time:", "comment": "\u24d9 Jr 32:2"}, {"pk": 4047592, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 33, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cThe LORD who made the earth, [1] the LORD who forms it to establish it, \u24da the LORD is his name, \u24db says this:", "comment": "\u24db Ex 6:3
[1] LXX; MT reads made it
\u24da Gn 2:18-19"}, {"pk": 4047593, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 33, "verse": 3, "text": "Call to me and I will answer you \u24dc and tell you great and incomprehensible things you do not know. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 91:15; Jr 29:12
\u24dd Is 48:6"}, {"pk": 4047594, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 33, "verse": 4, "text": "For this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says concerning the houses of this city and the palaces of Judah\u2019s kings, the ones torn down for defense against the assault ramps and the sword: \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Jr 32:24"}, {"pk": 4047595, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 33, "verse": 5, "text": "The people coming to fight the Chaldeans will fill the houses with the corpses of their own men that I strike down in my wrath and rage. I have hidden my face \u24d1 from this city because of all their evil.", "comment": "\u24d1 Dt 31:17; 32:20; Is 54:8"}, {"pk": 4047596, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 33, "verse": 6, "text": "Yet I will certainly bring health \u24d2 and healing to it and will indeed heal them. I will let them experience the abundance [2] of true peace. \u24d3", "comment": "[2] Or fragrance; Hb obscure
\u24d3 2Kg 20:19; Est 9:30; Is 39:8
\u24d2 Is 58:8; Jr 8:22; 30:17"}, {"pk": 4047597, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 33, "verse": 7, "text": "I will restore the fortunes [3] of Judah and of Israel and will rebuild them as in former times. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Is 1:26
[3] Or will end the captivity, also in v. 11"}, {"pk": 4047598, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 33, "verse": 8, "text": "I will purify them from all the iniquity they have committed against me, \u24d5 and I will forgive all the iniquities they have committed against me, rebelling against me.", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 51:2; Ezk 36:25; Heb 9:11-14"}, {"pk": 4047599, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 33, "verse": 9, "text": "This city will bear on my behalf a name of joy, praise, and glory \u24d6 before all the nations of the earth, who will hear of all the prosperity I will give them. They will tremble with awe because of all the good and all the peace \u24d7 I will bring about for them.", "comment": "\u24d7 Jr 8:15; 14:19
\u24d6 Dt 26:19; Jr 13:11; Zph 3:19-20"}, {"pk": 4047600, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 33, "verse": 10, "text": "\u201cThis is what the LORD says: In this place, which you say is a ruin, \u24d8 without people or animals\u2009\u2014\u2009that is, in Judah\u2019s cities and Jerusalem\u2019s streets that are a desolation without people, without inhabitants, and without animals\u2009\u2014\u2009there will be heard again", "comment": "\u24d8 Jr 32:43"}, {"pk": 4047601, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 33, "verse": 11, "text": "a sound of joy and gladness, the voice of the groom and the bride, \u24d9 and the voice of those saying, Give thanks to the LORD of Armies,
for the LORD is good;
his faithful love endures forever
as they bring thank offerings to the temple of the LORD. For I will restore the fortunes of the land as in former times, says the LORD.", "comment": "\u24d9 Jr 7:34; 16:9; 25:10"}, {"pk": 4047602, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 33, "verse": 12, "text": "\u201cThis is what the LORD of Armies says: In this desolate place\u2009\u2014\u2009without people or animals\u2009\u2014\u2009and in all its cities there will once more be a grazing land where shepherds may rest flocks. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Is 65:10; Ezk 34:12-15"}, {"pk": 4047603, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 33, "verse": 13, "text": "The flocks will again pass under the hands of the one who counts them \u24db in the cities of the hill country, \u24dc the cities of the Judean foothills, the cities of the Negev, the land of Benjamin\u2009\u2014\u2009the areas around Jerusalem and in Judah\u2019s cities, says the LORD.", "comment": "\u24dc Jr 17:26
\u24db Lv 27:32"}, {"pk": 4047604, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 33, "verse": 14, "text": "\u201cLook, the days are coming\u201d\u2009\u2014
this is the LORD\u2019s declaration\u2009\u2014
\u201cwhen I will fulfill the good promise
that I have spoken
concerning the house of Israel
and the house of Judah. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Jos 21:45; Jr 23:5-6"}, {"pk": 4047605, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 33, "verse": 15, "text": "In those days and at that time
I will cause a Righteous Branch \u24d0
to sprout up for David,
and he will administer justice
and righteousness in the land.
", "comment": "\u24d0 Is 4:2; Zch 3:8"}, {"pk": 4047606, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 33, "verse": 16, "text": "In those days Judah will be saved,
and Jerusalem will dwell securely, \u24d1
and this is what she will be named:
The LORD Is Our Righteousness. [4]
", "comment": "[4] = Yahweh-zidkenu
\u24d1 Dt 33:12"}, {"pk": 4047607, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 33, "verse": 17, "text": "\u201cFor this is what the LORD says: David will never fail to have a man sitting on the throne of the house of Israel. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 1Kg 2:4; 8:25; 9:5"}, {"pk": 4047608, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 33, "verse": 18, "text": "The Levitical priests will never fail to have a man always before me to offer burnt offerings, to burn grain offerings, and to make sacrifices.\u201d \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Jr 31:36; 35:19"}, {"pk": 4047609, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 33, "verse": 19, "text": "The word of the LORD came to Jeremiah:"}, {"pk": 4047610, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 33, "verse": 20, "text": "\u201cThis is what the LORD says: If you can break my covenant with the day and my covenant with the night so that day and night cease to come at their regular time, \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Gn 8:22; Is 54:9-10; Jr 31:35-37"}, {"pk": 4047611, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 33, "verse": 21, "text": "then also my covenant with my servant David \u24d5 may be broken. If that could happen, then he would not have a son reigning on his throne and the Levitical priests would not be my ministers. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Is 61:6; Ezk 45:4-5; Jl 1:9,13
\u24d5 2Sm 7:11-16; 2Ch 21:7; Ps 89:3"}, {"pk": 4047612, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 33, "verse": 22, "text": "Even as the stars of heaven cannot be counted, and the sand of the sea cannot be measured, \u24d7 so too I will make innumerable the descendants of my servant David and the Levites who minister to me.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d7 Gn 22:17"}, {"pk": 4047613, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 33, "verse": 23, "text": "The word of the LORD came to Jeremiah:"}, {"pk": 4047614, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 33, "verse": 24, "text": "\u201cHave you not noticed what these people have said? They say, \u2018The LORD has rejected the two families he had chosen.\u2019 \u24d8 My people are treated with contempt and no longer regarded as a nation among them.", "comment": "\u24d8 Dt 7:6; 14:2"}, {"pk": 4047615, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 33, "verse": 25, "text": "This is what the LORD says: If I do not keep my covenant with the day and with the night, and if I fail to establish the fixed order of heaven and earth, \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 74:16-17"}, {"pk": 4047616, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 33, "verse": 26, "text": "then I might also reject the descendants of Jacob and of my servant David. That is, I would not take rulers from his descendants to rule over the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. But in fact, I will restore their fortunes [5] and have compassion on them.\u201d \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Jr 12:15; 30:18; 31:20; 33:7; 42:12
[5] Or I will end their captivity"}, {"pk": 4047617, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 34, "verse": 1, "text": "This is the word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD when King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon, \u24db his whole army, all the kingdoms of the lands under his control, \u24dc and all other peoples were fighting against Jerusalem and all its surrounding cities:", "comment": "\u24db 2Kg 25:1; Jr 39:1; 52:4
\u24dc Jr 1:15"}, {"pk": 4047618, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 34, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cThis is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: Go, speak to King Zedekiah of Judah, and tell him, \u2018This is what the LORD says: I am about to hand this city over to the king of Babylon, \u24dd and he will burn it.", "comment": "\u24dd Jr 32:3,28"}, {"pk": 4047619, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 34, "verse": 3, "text": "As for you, you will not escape \u24d0 from him but are certain to be captured and handed over to him. You will meet the king of Babylon eye to eye and speak face to face; [1] \u24d1 you will go to Babylon.", "comment": "\u24d0 Jr 32:4; 38:18,23; Ezk 17:18; 1Th 5:3
\u24d1 Jr 32:4
[1] Lit and his mouth will speak to your mouth"}, {"pk": 4047620, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 34, "verse": 4, "text": "\u201c\u2018Yet hear the LORD\u2019s word, King Zedekiah of Judah. This is what the LORD says concerning you: You will not die by the sword;"}, {"pk": 4047621, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 34, "verse": 5, "text": "you will die peacefully. There will be a burning ceremony for you just like the burning ceremonies for your ancestors, the kings of old who came before you. \u24d2 \u201cOh, master!\u201d will be the lament for you, for I have spoken this word. This is the LORD\u2019s declaration.\u2019\u201d", "comment": "\u24d2 2Ch 16:14; 21:19"}, {"pk": 4047622, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 34, "verse": 6, "text": "So the prophet Jeremiah related all these words to King Zedekiah of Judah in Jerusalem"}, {"pk": 4047623, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 34, "verse": 7, "text": "while the king of Babylon\u2019s army was attacking Jerusalem and all of Judah\u2019s remaining cities\u2009\u2014\u2009that is, Lachish and Azekah, \u24d3 for they were the only ones left of Judah\u2019s fortified cities.", "comment": "\u24d3 Jos 10:3-35"}, {"pk": 4047624, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 34, "verse": 8, "text": "This is the word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD after King Zedekiah made a covenant with all the people who were in Jerusalem to proclaim freedom \u24d4 to them.", "comment": "\u24d4 Lv 25:10; Is 61:1; Ezk 46:17"}, {"pk": 4047625, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 34, "verse": 9, "text": "As a result, each was to let his male and female Hebrew slaves go free, and no one was to enslave his fellow Judean. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Lv 25:39"}, {"pk": 4047626, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 34, "verse": 10, "text": "All the officials and people who entered into covenant to let their male and female slaves go free\u2009\u2014\u2009in order not to enslave them any longer\u2009\u2014\u2009obeyed and let them go free."}, {"pk": 4047627, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 34, "verse": 11, "text": "Afterward, however, they changed their minds and took back their male and female slaves they had let go free and forced them to become slaves again."}, {"pk": 4047628, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 34, "verse": 12, "text": "Then the word of the LORD came to Jeremiah from the LORD:"}, {"pk": 4047629, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 34, "verse": 13, "text": "\u201cThis is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: I made a covenant \u24d6 with your ancestors when I brought them out of the land of Egypt, out of the place of slavery, saying,", "comment": "\u24d6 Jr 31:32"}, {"pk": 4047630, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 34, "verse": 14, "text": "\u2018At the end of seven years, each of you must let his fellow Hebrew who sold himself [2] to you go. He may serve you six years, but then you must let him go free from your service.\u2019 \u24d7 But your ancestors did not obey me or pay any attention.", "comment": "[2] Or who was sold
\u24d7 Ex 21:2-6; Dt 15:12-17"}, {"pk": 4047631, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 34, "verse": 15, "text": "Today you repented and did what pleased me, each of you proclaiming freedom for his neighbor. You made a covenant before me \u24d8 at the house that bears my name. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Jr 7:10-11
\u24d8 2Kg 23:3"}, {"pk": 4047632, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 34, "verse": 16, "text": "But you have changed your minds \u24da and profaned my name. \u24db Each has taken back his male and female slaves who had been let go free to go wherever they wanted, and you have again forced them to be your slaves.", "comment": "\u24da Jr 34:11
\u24db Lv 19:12; 22:32; Pr 30:9; Ezk 20:9,14,22; 36:20-23; 39:7; Am 2:7; Mal 1:11-12"}, {"pk": 4047633, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 34, "verse": 17, "text": "\u201cTherefore, this is what the LORD says: You have not obeyed me by proclaiming freedom, each for his fellow Hebrew and for his neighbor. \u24dc I hereby proclaim freedom for you \u24dd \u2009\u2014\u2009this is the LORD\u2019s declaration\u2009\u2014\u2009to the sword, to plague, and to famine! I will make you a horror to all the earth\u2019s kingdoms. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dc Is 9:19; Jr 31:34; Zch 7:9-10; Mal 2:10
\u24d0 2Ch 29:8; Jr 15:4; 24:9; 29:18
\u24dd Mt 7:2"}, {"pk": 4047634, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 34, "verse": 18, "text": "As for those who disobeyed my covenant, \u24d1 not keeping the terms of the covenant they made before me, I will treat them like the calf they cut in two in order to pass between its pieces. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d1 Jos 7:11; 2Kg 18:12
\u24d2 Gn 15:10,17-18"}, {"pk": 4047635, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 34, "verse": 19, "text": "The officials of Judah and Jerusalem, the court officials, the priests, and all the people of the land who passed between the pieces of the calf\u2009\u2014\u2009"}, {"pk": 4047636, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 34, "verse": 20, "text": "all these I will hand over to their enemies, to those who intend to take their life. Their corpses will become food for the birds of the sky and for the wild animals of the land. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Dt 28:26; Is 18:6; Jr 7:33"}, {"pk": 4047637, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 34, "verse": 21, "text": "I will hand King Zedekiah of Judah and his officials over to their enemies, to those who intend to take their lives, to the king of Babylon\u2019s army that is withdrawing."}, {"pk": 4047638, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 34, "verse": 22, "text": "I am about to give the command\u2009\u2014\u2009this is the LORD\u2019s declaration\u2009\u2014\u2009and I will bring them back to this city. They will fight against it, capture it, and burn it. \u24d4 I will make Judah\u2019s cities a desolation, without inhabitant.\u201d \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d4 Jr 21:10; 34:2; 37:8; 38:18
\u24d5 Jr 4:7; 9:11; 33:10; 44:22; 46:19; 48:9; 51:37"}, {"pk": 4047639, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 35, "verse": 1, "text": "This is the word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD in the days of Jehoiakim \u24d6 son of Josiah, king of Judah:", "comment": "\u24d6 2Kg 23:34\u201424:19; 2Ch 36:4-8"}, {"pk": 4047640, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 35, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cGo to the house of the Rechabites, speak to them, \u24d7 and bring them to one of the chambers \u24d8 of the temple of the LORD to offer them a drink of wine.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d7 1Ch 2:55
\u24d8 1Kg 6:5,8; 1Ch 9:26,33"}, {"pk": 4047641, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 35, "verse": 3, "text": "So I took Jaazaniah son of Jeremiah, son of Habazziniah, and his brothers and all his sons\u2009\u2014\u2009the entire house of the Rechabites\u2009\u2014\u2009"}, {"pk": 4047642, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 35, "verse": 4, "text": "and I brought them into the temple of the LORD to a chamber occupied by the sons of Hanan son of Igdaliah, a man of God, \u24d9 who had a chamber near the officials\u2019 chamber, which was above the chamber of Maaseiah son of Shallum the doorkeeper.", "comment": "\u24d9 Dt 33:1"}, {"pk": 4047643, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 35, "verse": 5, "text": "I set jars filled with wine and some cups before the sons of the house of the Rechabites and said to them, \u201cDrink wine!\u201d"}, {"pk": 4047644, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 35, "verse": 6, "text": "But they replied, \u201cWe do not drink wine, for Jonadab, \u24da son of our ancestor Rechab, commanded: \u2018You and your descendants must never drink wine.", "comment": "\u24da 2Kg 10:15,23"}, {"pk": 4047645, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 35, "verse": 7, "text": "You must not build a house or sow seed or plant a vineyard. Those things are not for you. Rather, you must live in tents your whole life, so you may live a long time on the soil where you stay as a resident alien.\u2019 \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Ex 20:12; Eph 6:2-3"}, {"pk": 4047646, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 35, "verse": 8, "text": "We have obeyed Jonadab, son of our ancestor Rechab, in all he commanded us. So we haven\u2019t drunk wine our whole life\u2009\u2014\u2009we, our wives, our sons, and our daughters."}, {"pk": 4047647, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 35, "verse": 9, "text": "We also have not built houses to live in and do not have vineyard, field, or seed."}, {"pk": 4047648, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 35, "verse": 10, "text": "But we have lived in tents and have obeyed and done everything our ancestor Jonadab commanded us."}, {"pk": 4047649, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 35, "verse": 11, "text": "However, when King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon marched into the land, \u24dc we said, \u2018Come, let\u2019s go into Jerusalem to get away from the Chaldean and Aramean armies.\u2019 So we have been living in Jerusalem.\u201d", "comment": "\u24dc 2Kg 24:1-2"}, {"pk": 4047650, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 35, "verse": 12, "text": "Then the word of the LORD came to Jeremiah:"}, {"pk": 4047651, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 35, "verse": 13, "text": "\u201cThis is what the LORD of Armies, the God of Israel, says: Go, say to the men of Judah and the residents of Jerusalem, \u2018Will you not accept discipline \u24dd by listening to my words?\u2009\u2014\u2009this is the LORD\u2019s declaration.", "comment": "\u24dd Jr 31:18; 32:33"}, {"pk": 4047652, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 35, "verse": 14, "text": "The words of Jonadab, son of Rechab, have been carried out. He commanded his descendants not to drink wine, and they have not drunk to this day because they have obeyed their ancestor\u2019s command. But I have spoken to you time and time again, [1] \u24d0 and you have not obeyed me!", "comment": "\u24d0 Jr 7:13,25; 11:7; 25:3; 26:5; 29:19; 32:33; 44:4
[1] Lit you, rising up early and speaking"}, {"pk": 4047653, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 35, "verse": 15, "text": "Time and time again [2] I have sent you all my servants the prophets, proclaiming, \u201cTurn, each one from his evil way, \u24d1 and correct your actions. Stop following other gods to serve them. \u24d2 Live in the land that I gave you and your ancestors.\u201d But you did not pay attention or obey me. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d2 Jr 7:6
\u24d3 Jr 34:14
[2] Lit Rising up early and sending
\u24d1 Jr 18:11"}, {"pk": 4047654, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 35, "verse": 16, "text": "Yes, the sons of Jonadab son of Rechab carried out their ancestor\u2019s command he gave them, but these people have not obeyed me."}, {"pk": 4047655, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 35, "verse": 17, "text": "Therefore, this is what the LORD, the God of Armies, the God of Israel, says: I will certainly bring on Judah and on all the residents of Jerusalem all the disaster I have pronounced against them because I have spoken to them, but they have not obeyed, and I have called to them, but they did not answer.\u2019\u201d"}, {"pk": 4047656, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 35, "verse": 18, "text": "But to the house of the Rechabites Jeremiah said, \u201cThis is what the LORD of Armies, the God of Israel, says: \u2018Because you have obeyed the command of your ancestor Jonadab and have kept all his commands and have done everything he commanded you,"}, {"pk": 4047657, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 35, "verse": 19, "text": "this is what the LORD of Armies, the God of Israel, says: Jonadab son of Rechab will never fail to have a man to stand before me always.\u2019\u201d \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Jr 31:36; 33:18"}, {"pk": 4047658, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 36, "verse": 1, "text": "In the fourth year of Jehoiakim son of Josiah, \u24d5 king of Judah, this word came to Jeremiah from the LORD:", "comment": "\u24d5 Jr 25:1; 45:1; 46:2"}, {"pk": 4047659, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 36, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cTake a scroll, \u24d6 and write on it all the words I have spoken to you concerning Israel, Judah, and all the nations from the time I first spoke to you during Josiah\u2019s reign until today.", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 40:7; Jr 30:2; 36:17,28; Ezk 2:9"}, {"pk": 4047660, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 36, "verse": 3, "text": "Perhaps when the house of Judah hears about all the disaster I am planning to bring on them, each one of them will turn from his evil way. Then I will forgive their iniquity \u24d7 and their sin.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d7 2Ch 7:14; Jr 31:34; 33:8; 36:31; Mk 4:12; Ac 26:18"}, {"pk": 4047661, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 36, "verse": 4, "text": "So Jeremiah summoned Baruch \u24d8 son of Neriah. At Jeremiah\u2019s dictation, [1] Baruch wrote on a scroll all the words the LORD had spoken to Jeremiah.", "comment": "\u24d8 Jr 32:12-16; 43:3,6; 45:1-2
[1] Lit From Jeremiah\u2019s mouth"}, {"pk": 4047662, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 36, "verse": 5, "text": "Then Jeremiah commanded Baruch, \u201cI am restricted; \u24d9 I cannot enter the temple of the LORD,", "comment": "\u24d9 Jr 32:2; 33:1"}, {"pk": 4047663, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 36, "verse": 6, "text": "so you must go and read from the scroll\u2009\u2014\u2009which you wrote at my dictation [2] \u2009\u2014\u2009the words of the LORD in the hearing of the people at the temple of the LORD on a day of fasting. Read his words in the hearing of all the Judeans who are coming from their cities.", "comment": "[2] Lit wrote from my mouth"}, {"pk": 4047664, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 36, "verse": 7, "text": "Perhaps their petition will come before the LORD, \u24da and each one will turn from his evil way, for the anger and fury that the LORD has pronounced against this people are intense.\u201d", "comment": "\u24da 1Kg 8:28,45,49; Ps 119:170"}, {"pk": 4047665, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 36, "verse": 8, "text": "So Baruch son of Neriah did everything the prophet Jeremiah had commanded him. At the LORD\u2019s temple he read the LORD\u2019s words from the scroll."}, {"pk": 4047666, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 36, "verse": 9, "text": "In the fifth year of Jehoiakim son of Josiah, king of Judah, in the ninth month, \u24db all the people of Jerusalem and all those coming in from Judah\u2019s cities into Jerusalem proclaimed a fast before the LORD. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc 2Ch 20:3
\u24db Jr 36:22"}, {"pk": 4047667, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 36, "verse": 10, "text": "Then at the LORD\u2019s temple, in the chamber of Gemariah son of Shaphan the scribe, \u24dd in the upper courtyard at the opening of the New Gate \u24d0 of the LORD\u2019s temple, in the hearing of all the people, Baruch read Jeremiah\u2019s words from the scroll.", "comment": "\u24dd 2Kg 22:3-14; 2Ch 34:8-20; Jr 29:3
\u24d0 Jr 26:10"}, {"pk": 4047668, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 36, "verse": 11, "text": "When Micaiah son of Gemariah, son of Shaphan, heard all the words of the LORD from the scroll,"}, {"pk": 4047669, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 36, "verse": 12, "text": "he went down to the scribe\u2019s chamber in the king\u2019s palace. All the officials were sitting there\u2009\u2014\u2009Elishama the scribe, Delaiah son of Shemaiah, Elnathan son of Achbor, \u24d1 Gemariah son of Shaphan, Zedekiah son of Hananiah, and all the other officials.", "comment": "\u24d1 Jr 26:22"}, {"pk": 4047670, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 36, "verse": 13, "text": "Micaiah reported to them all the words he had heard when Baruch read from the scroll in the hearing of the people."}, {"pk": 4047671, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 36, "verse": 14, "text": "Then all the officials sent word to Baruch through Jehudi son of Nethaniah, son of Shelemiah, son of Cushi, saying, \u201cBring the scroll that you read in the hearing of the people, and come.\u201d So Baruch son of Neriah took the scroll and went to them."}, {"pk": 4047672, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 36, "verse": 15, "text": "They said to him, \u201cSit down and read it in our hearing.\u201d So Baruch read it in their hearing."}, {"pk": 4047673, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 36, "verse": 16, "text": "When they had heard all the words, they turned to each other in fear and said to Baruch, \u201cWe must surely tell the king all these things.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4047674, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 36, "verse": 17, "text": "Then they asked Baruch, \u201cTell us, how did you write all these words? At his dictation?\u201d [3]", "comment": "[3] Lit From his mouth, also in v. 18"}, {"pk": 4047675, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 36, "verse": 18, "text": "Baruch said to them, \u201cAt his dictation. He recited all these words to me while I was writing on the scroll in ink.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4047676, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 36, "verse": 19, "text": "The officials said to Baruch, \u201cYou and Jeremiah must hide and tell no one where you are.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4047677, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 36, "verse": 20, "text": "Then, after depositing the scroll in the chamber of Elishama the scribe, the officials came to the king at the courtyard and reported everything in the hearing of the king."}, {"pk": 4047678, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 36, "verse": 21, "text": "The king sent Jehudi to get the scroll, and he took it from the chamber of Elishama the scribe. Jehudi then read it in the hearing of the king and all the officials who were standing by the king."}, {"pk": 4047679, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 36, "verse": 22, "text": "Since it was the ninth month, the king was sitting in his winter quarters \u24d2 with a fire burning in front of him.", "comment": "\u24d2 Am 3:15"}, {"pk": 4047680, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 36, "verse": 23, "text": "As soon as Jehudi would read three or four columns, Jehoiakim would cut the scroll [4] with a scribe\u2019s knife and throw the columns into the fire in the hearth until the entire scroll was consumed by the fire in the hearth.", "comment": "[4] Lit columns, he would tear it"}, {"pk": 4047681, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 36, "verse": 24, "text": "As they heard all these words, the king and all of his servants did not become terrified \u24d3 or tear their clothes.", "comment": "\u24d3 Jr 36:16"}, {"pk": 4047682, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 36, "verse": 25, "text": "Even though Elnathan, Delaiah, and Gemariah had urged the king not to burn the scroll, he did not listen to them."}, {"pk": 4047683, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 36, "verse": 26, "text": "Then the king commanded Jerahmeel the king\u2019s son, Seraiah son of Azriel, and Shelemiah son of Abdeel to seize the scribe Baruch and the prophet Jeremiah, but the LORD hid them."}, {"pk": 4047684, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 36, "verse": 27, "text": "After the king had burned the scroll and the words Baruch had written at Jeremiah\u2019s dictation, [5] the word of the LORD came to Jeremiah:", "comment": "[5] Lit written from Jeremiah\u2019s mouth"}, {"pk": 4047685, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 36, "verse": 28, "text": "\u201cTake another scroll, and once again write on it the original words that were on the original scroll that King Jehoiakim of Judah burned. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Ex 34:1"}, {"pk": 4047686, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 36, "verse": 29, "text": "You are to proclaim concerning King Jehoiakim of Judah, \u2018This is what the LORD says: You have burned the scroll, asking, \u201cWhy have you written on it that \u24d5 the king of Babylon will certainly come and destroy this land and cause it to be without people or animals?\u201d \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 135:8; Jr 7:20; 21:6; 32:43; 33:10,12; 50:3; 51:62
\u24d5 Jr 26:9"}, {"pk": 4047687, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 36, "verse": 30, "text": "Therefore, this is what the LORD says concerning King Jehoiakim of Judah: He will have no one to sit on David\u2019s throne, \u24d7 and his corpse will be thrown out to be exposed to the heat of day and the frost of night. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d7 Jr 17:25; 22:2,30; 29:16
\u24d8 Gn 31:40; Dt 21:23; 1Kg 13:22-30; 2Kg 9:37; Is 14:19; Jr 26:23"}, {"pk": 4047688, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 36, "verse": 31, "text": "I will punish him, his descendants, and his officers for their iniquity. I will bring on them, on the residents of Jerusalem, and on the people of Judah all the disaster, which I warned them about but they did not listen.\u2019\u201d"}, {"pk": 4047689, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 36, "verse": 32, "text": "Then Jeremiah took another scroll and gave it to Baruch son of Neriah, the scribe, and he wrote on it at Jeremiah\u2019s dictation [6] all the words of the scroll that Jehoiakim, \u24d9 Judah\u2019s king, had burned in the fire. And many other words like them were added.", "comment": "[6] Lit it from Jeremiah\u2019s mouth
\u24d9 Jr 36:4,18"}, {"pk": 4047690, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 37, "verse": 1, "text": "Zedekiah son of Josiah \u24da reigned as king in the land of Judah \u24db in place of Coniah [1] \u24dc son of Jehoiakim, for King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon made him king.", "comment": "\u24db Ezk 17:12-21
\u24dc Jr 22:24
[1] = Jehoiachin
\u24da 2Kg 24:17; 2Ch 36:10"}, {"pk": 4047691, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 37, "verse": 2, "text": "He and his officers and the people of the land did not obey the words of the LORD \u24dd that he spoke through the prophet Jeremiah.", "comment": "\u24dd 2Ch 36:12-16"}, {"pk": 4047692, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 37, "verse": 3, "text": "Nevertheless, King Zedekiah sent Jehucal \u24d0 son of Shelemiah and Zephaniah \u24d1 son of Maaseiah, the priest, to the prophet Jeremiah, requesting, \u201cPlease pray to the LORD our God for us!\u201d", "comment": "\u24d1 2Kg 25:18-21; Jr 21:1; 29:24-29
\u24d0 Jr 38:1"}, {"pk": 4047693, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 37, "verse": 4, "text": "Jeremiah was going about his daily tasks [2] among the people, for he had not yet been put into the prison. \u24d2", "comment": "[2] Lit was coming in and going out
\u24d2 Jr 32:2-3"}, {"pk": 4047694, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 37, "verse": 5, "text": "Pharaoh\u2019s army had left Egypt, \u24d3 and when the Chaldeans, who were besieging Jerusalem, heard the report, they withdrew from Jerusalem.", "comment": "\u24d3 Ezk 17:15"}, {"pk": 4047695, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 37, "verse": 6, "text": "The word of the LORD came to the prophet Jeremiah:"}, {"pk": 4047696, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 37, "verse": 7, "text": "\u201cThis is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: This is what you will say to Judah\u2019s king, \u24d4 who is sending you to inquire of me: \u2018Watch: Pharaoh\u2019s army, which has come out to help you, \u24d5 is going to return to its own land of Egypt.", "comment": "\u24d4 Jr 21:1-2
\u24d5 Lm 4:17"}, {"pk": 4047697, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 37, "verse": 8, "text": "The Chaldeans will then return and fight against this city. They will capture it and burn it. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Jr 21:10; 34:2,22; 38:18"}, {"pk": 4047698, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 37, "verse": 9, "text": "This is what the LORD says: Don\u2019t deceive yourselves by saying, \u201cThe Chaldeans will leave us for good,\u201d for they will not leave."}, {"pk": 4047699, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 37, "verse": 10, "text": "Indeed, if you were to strike down the entire Chaldean army that is fighting with you, \u24d7 and there remained among them only the badly wounded [3] men, each in his tent, they would get up and burn this city.\u2019\u201d", "comment": "[3] Lit the pierced
\u24d7 Jr 21:4-5"}, {"pk": 4047700, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 37, "verse": 11, "text": "When the Chaldean army withdrew from Jerusalem because of Pharaoh\u2019s army,"}, {"pk": 4047701, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 37, "verse": 12, "text": "Jeremiah started to leave Jerusalem to go to the land of Benjamin to claim his portion there \u24d8 among the people.", "comment": "\u24d8 Jr 32:1-15"}, {"pk": 4047702, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 37, "verse": 13, "text": "But when he was at the Benjamin Gate, \u24d9 an officer of the guard was there, whose name was Irijah son of Shelemiah, son of Hananiah, and he apprehended the prophet Jeremiah, saying, \u201cYou are defecting to the Chaldeans.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d9 Jr 38:7; Zch 14:10"}, {"pk": 4047703, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 37, "verse": 14, "text": "\u201cThat\u2019s a lie,\u201d Jeremiah replied. \u201cI am not defecting to the Chaldeans!\u201d Irijah would not listen to him but apprehended Jeremiah and took him to the officials."}, {"pk": 4047704, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 37, "verse": 15, "text": "The officials were angry at Jeremiah and beat him and placed him in jail in the house of Jonathan \u24da the scribe, for it had been made into a prison.", "comment": "\u24da Jr 38:26"}, {"pk": 4047705, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 37, "verse": 16, "text": "So Jeremiah went into a cell in the dungeon \u24db and stayed there many days.", "comment": "\u24db Gn 40:15; Is 24:22; Zch 9:11"}, {"pk": 4047706, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 37, "verse": 17, "text": "King Zedekiah later sent for him and received him, and in his house privately asked him, \u201cIs there a word from the LORD?\u201d \u24dc \u201cThere is,\u201d Jeremiah responded. He continued, \u201cYou will be handed over to the king of Babylon.\u201d \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Jr 21:7
\u24dc Jr 38:14-16"}, {"pk": 4047707, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 37, "verse": 18, "text": "Then Jeremiah said to King Zedekiah, \u201cHow have I sinned against you or your servants or these people that you have put me in prison?"}, {"pk": 4047708, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 37, "verse": 19, "text": "Where are your prophets who prophesied to you, claiming, \u2018The king of Babylon will not come against you and this land\u2019? \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Jr 28:1-17"}, {"pk": 4047709, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 37, "verse": 20, "text": "So now please listen, my lord the king. May my petition come before you. \u24d1 Don\u2019t send me back to the house of Jonathan the scribe, or I will die there.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d1 Jr 38:26"}, {"pk": 4047710, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 37, "verse": 21, "text": "So King Zedekiah gave orders, and Jeremiah was placed in the guard\u2019s courtyard. \u24d2 He was given a loaf of bread each day from the bakers\u2019 street until all the bread was gone from the city. So Jeremiah remained in the guard\u2019s courtyard.", "comment": "\u24d2 Jr 32:2"}, {"pk": 4047711, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 38, "verse": 1, "text": "Now Shephatiah son of Mattan, Gedaliah son of Pashhur, Jucal [1] son of Shelemiah, \u24d3 and Pashhur son of Malchijah heard the words Jeremiah was speaking to all the people:", "comment": "\u24d3 Jr 37:3
[1] = Jehucal in Jr 37:3"}, {"pk": 4047712, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 38, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cThis is what the LORD says: \u2018Whoever stays in this city will die by the sword, famine, and plague, \u24d4 but whoever surrenders to the Chaldeans will live. \u24d5 He will retain his life like the spoils of war and will live.\u2019 \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Jr 21:9; 39:18; 45:5
\u24d4 Jr 14:12; 21:9; 24:10; 27:8; 29:17-18; 32:24,36; 38:2; 42:17,22; 44:13; Ezk 6:11; 12:16
\u24d5 Jr 21:9; 38:17-21"}, {"pk": 4047713, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 38, "verse": 3, "text": "This is what the LORD says: \u2018This city will most certainly be handed over to the king of Babylon\u2019s army, \u24d7 and he will capture it.\u2019\u201d", "comment": "\u24d7 Jr 32:3-5"}, {"pk": 4047714, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 38, "verse": 4, "text": "The officials then said to the king, \u201cThis man ought to die, because he is weakening the morale [2] of the warriors who remain in this city and of all the people by speaking to them in this way. This man is not pursuing the welfare of this people, but their harm.\u201d \u24d8", "comment": "[2] Lit hands
\u24d8 Jr 29:11"}, {"pk": 4047715, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 38, "verse": 5, "text": "King Zedekiah said, \u201cHere he is; he\u2019s in your hands since the king can\u2019t do anything against you.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4047716, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 38, "verse": 6, "text": "So they took Jeremiah and dropped him into the cistern of Malchiah the king\u2019s son, which was in the guard\u2019s courtyard, lowering Jeremiah with ropes. There was no water in the cistern, only mud, and Jeremiah sank in the mud. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Gn 37:20-24"}, {"pk": 4047717, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 38, "verse": 7, "text": "But Ebed-melech, a Cushite court official in the king\u2019s palace, heard Jeremiah had been put into the cistern. While the king was sitting at the Benjamin Gate, \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Jr 20:2; Ezk 48:32; Zch 14:10"}, {"pk": 4047718, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 38, "verse": 8, "text": "Ebed-melech went from the king\u2019s palace and spoke to the king:"}, {"pk": 4047719, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 38, "verse": 9, "text": "\u201cMy lord the king, these men have been evil in all they have done to the prophet Jeremiah. They have dropped him into the cistern where he will die from hunger, because there is no more bread in the city.\u201d \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Jr 37:21"}, {"pk": 4047720, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 38, "verse": 10, "text": "So the king commanded Ebed-melech, the Cushite, \u201cTake from here thirty men under your authority [3] and pull the prophet Jeremiah up from the cistern before he dies.\u201d", "comment": "[3] Lit men in your hand"}, {"pk": 4047721, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 38, "verse": 11, "text": "So Ebed-melech took the men under his authority [4] and went to the king\u2019s palace to a place below the storehouse. [5] From there he took old rags and worn-out clothes and lowered them by ropes to Jeremiah in the cistern.", "comment": "[4] Lit men in his hand
[5] Or treasury"}, {"pk": 4047722, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 38, "verse": 12, "text": "Ebed-melech the Cushite called down to Jeremiah, \u201cPlace these old rags and clothes between your armpits and the ropes.\u201d Jeremiah did this."}, {"pk": 4047723, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 38, "verse": 13, "text": "They pulled him up with the ropes and lifted him out of the cistern, but he remained in the guard\u2019s courtyard."}, {"pk": 4047724, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 38, "verse": 14, "text": "King Zedekiah sent for the prophet Jeremiah and received him at the third entrance of the LORD\u2019s temple. The king said to Jeremiah, \u201cI am going to ask you something; don\u2019t hide anything from me.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4047725, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 38, "verse": 15, "text": "Jeremiah replied to Zedekiah, \u201cIf I tell you, you will kill me, won\u2019t you? Besides, if I give you advice, you won\u2019t listen to me anyway.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4047726, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 38, "verse": 16, "text": "King Zedekiah swore to Jeremiah in private, \u24dc \u201cAs the LORD lives, who has given us this life, \u24dd I will not kill you or hand you over to these men who intend to take your life.\u201d", "comment": "\u24dd Is 57:16
\u24dc Jr 37:17"}, {"pk": 4047727, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 38, "verse": 17, "text": "Jeremiah therefore said to Zedekiah, \u201cThis is what the LORD, the God of Armies, the God of Israel, says: \u2018If indeed you surrender to the officials of the king of Babylon, \u24d0 then you will live, this city will not be burned, and you and your household will survive.", "comment": "\u24d0 2Kg 24:12; Jr 27:12; 38:2; 39:3"}, {"pk": 4047728, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 38, "verse": 18, "text": "But if you do not surrender to the officials of the king of Babylon, then this city will be handed over to the Chaldeans. \u24d1 They will burn it, and you yourself will not escape from them.\u2019\u201d", "comment": "\u24d1 Jr 22:25; 32:24-25,28,43; 43:3"}, {"pk": 4047729, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 38, "verse": 19, "text": "But King Zedekiah said to Jeremiah, \u201cI am worried about the Judeans who have defected to the Chaldeans. They may hand me over to the Judeans to abuse me.\u201d \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Jdg 19:25; 1Sm 31:4"}, {"pk": 4047730, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 38, "verse": 20, "text": "\u201cThey will not hand you over,\u201d Jeremiah replied. \u201cObey the LORD in what I am telling you, so it may go well for you and you can live."}, {"pk": 4047731, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 38, "verse": 21, "text": "But if you refuse to surrender, this is the verdict [6] that the LORD has shown me:", "comment": "[6] Or promise; lit word"}, {"pk": 4047732, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 38, "verse": 22, "text": "\u2018All the women [7] who remain in the palace of Judah\u2019s king will be brought out to the officials of the king of Babylon and will say to you, [8] \u201cYour trusted friends [9] misled [10] you
and overcame you.
Your feet sank into the mire,
and they deserted you.\u201d
", "comment": "[9] Lit \u201cThe men of your peace
[8] to you supplied for clarity
[10] Or incited
[7] Or wives"}, {"pk": 4047733, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 38, "verse": 23, "text": "All your wives and children will be brought out to the Chaldeans. \u24d3 You yourself will not escape from them, for you will be seized by the king of Babylon and this city will burn.\u2019\u201d", "comment": "\u24d3 Jr 39:6; 41:10"}, {"pk": 4047734, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 38, "verse": 24, "text": "Then Zedekiah warned Jeremiah, \u201cDon\u2019t let anyone know about this conversation [11] or you will die.", "comment": "[11] Lit about these words"}, {"pk": 4047735, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 38, "verse": 25, "text": "The officials may hear that I have spoken with you \u24d4 and come and demand of you, \u2018Tell us what you said to the king; don\u2019t hide anything from us and we won\u2019t kill you. Also, what did the king say to you?\u2019", "comment": "\u24d4 Jr 38:4-6"}, {"pk": 4047736, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 38, "verse": 26, "text": "If they do, tell them, \u2018I was bringing before the king my petition that he not return me to the house of Jonathan to die there.\u2019\u201d \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Jr 37:20"}, {"pk": 4047737, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 38, "verse": 27, "text": "All the officials did come to Jeremiah, and they questioned him. He reported the exact words to them the king had commanded, and they quit speaking with him because the conversation [12] had not been overheard.", "comment": "[12] Lit word"}, {"pk": 4047738, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 38, "verse": 28, "text": "Jeremiah remained in the guard\u2019s courtyard until the day Jerusalem was captured, and he was there when it happened. [13]", "comment": "[13] Or captured. This is what happened when Jerusalem was captured:"}, {"pk": 4047739, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 39, "verse": 1, "text": "In the ninth year of King Zedekiah of Judah, in the tenth month, King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon advanced against Jerusalem with his entire army and laid siege to it. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 2Kg 25:1-7; Jr 52:4-11; Ezk 24:1-2"}, {"pk": 4047740, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 39, "verse": 2, "text": "In the fourth month of Zedekiah\u2019s eleventh year, on the ninth day of the month, the city was broken into. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Lm 4:10"}, {"pk": 4047741, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 39, "verse": 3, "text": "All the officials of the king of Babylon entered and sat at the Middle Gate: Nergal-sharezer, Samgar, Nebusarsechim [1] the chief of staff, Nergal-sharezer the chief soothsayer, and all the rest of the officials of Babylon\u2019s king. \u24d8", "comment": "[1] LXX; MT reads Samgar-nebu, Sarsechim
\u24d8 2Kg 25:8"}, {"pk": 4047742, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 39, "verse": 4, "text": "When King Zedekiah of Judah and all the fighting men saw them, they fled. They left the city at night by way of the king\u2019s garden \u24d9 through the city gate between the two walls. They left along the route to the Arabah. \u24da", "comment": "\u24d9 Neh 3:15
\u24da Dt 2:8; 2Sm 4:7"}, {"pk": 4047743, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 39, "verse": 5, "text": "However, the Chaldean army pursued them and overtook Zedekiah in the plains of Jericho. They arrested him and brought him up to Nebuchadnezzar, Babylon\u2019s king, at Riblah in the land of Hamath. The king passed sentence on him there. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Jr 32:4-5; 34:3"}, {"pk": 4047744, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 39, "verse": 6, "text": "At Riblah the king of Babylon slaughtered Zedekiah\u2019s sons before his eyes, and he also slaughtered all Judah\u2019s nobles."}, {"pk": 4047745, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 39, "verse": 7, "text": "Then he blinded Zedekiah and put him in bronze chains to take him to Babylon. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Ezk 12:8-13"}, {"pk": 4047746, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 39, "verse": 8, "text": "The Chaldeans next burned down the king\u2019s palace and the people\u2019s houses and tore down the walls of Jerusalem. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd 2Kg 25:9"}, {"pk": 4047747, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 39, "verse": 9, "text": "Nebuzaradan, the captain of the guards, \u24d0 deported the rest of the people to Babylon\u2009\u2014\u2009those who had remained in the city and those deserters who had defected to him along with the rest of the people who remained.", "comment": "\u24d0 2Kg 25:8-20; Jr 52:12-30; Dn 2:14"}, {"pk": 4047748, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 39, "verse": 10, "text": "However, Nebuzaradan, the captain of the guards, left in the land of Judah some of the poor people who owned nothing, and he gave them vineyards and fields at that time. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 2Kg 25:9-12; Jr 52:13-16"}, {"pk": 4047749, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 39, "verse": 11, "text": "Speaking through Nebuzaradan, captain of the guards, King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon gave orders concerning Jeremiah:"}, {"pk": 4047750, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 39, "verse": 12, "text": "\u201cTake him and look after him. Don\u2019t do him any harm, but do for him whatever he says.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4047751, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 39, "verse": 13, "text": "Nebuzaradan, captain of the guards, Nebushazban the chief of staff, Nergal-sharezer the chief soothsayer, and all the captains of Babylon\u2019s king"}, {"pk": 4047752, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 39, "verse": 14, "text": "had Jeremiah brought from the guard\u2019s courtyard \u24d2 and turned him over to Gedaliah \u24d3 son of Ahikam, \u24d4 son of Shaphan, to take him home. So he settled among his own people.", "comment": "\u24d2 Jr 38:28; 40:1-6
\u24d4 2Kg 22:12
\u24d3 Jr 40:5,7"}, {"pk": 4047753, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 39, "verse": 15, "text": "Now the word of the LORD had come to Jeremiah when he was confined in the guard\u2019s courtyard: \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Jr 33:1"}, {"pk": 4047754, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 39, "verse": 16, "text": "\u201cGo tell Ebed-melech the Cushite, \u24d6 \u2018This is what the LORD of Armies, the God of Israel, says: I am about to fulfill my words for disaster and not for good against this city. They will take place before your eyes on that day.", "comment": "\u24d6 Jr 38:1-13"}, {"pk": 4047755, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 39, "verse": 17, "text": "But I will rescue you on that day\u2009\u2014\u2009this is the LORD\u2019s declaration\u2009\u2014\u2009and you will not be handed over to the men you dread."}, {"pk": 4047756, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 39, "verse": 18, "text": "Indeed, I will certainly deliver you so that you do not fall by the sword. Because you have trusted in me, you will retain your life like the spoils of war. \u24d7 This is the LORD\u2019s declaration.\u2019\u201d", "comment": "\u24d7 Jr 21:9; 38:2; 45:5"}, {"pk": 4047757, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 40, "verse": 1, "text": "This is the word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD after Nebuzaradan, captain of the guards, released him at Ramah. \u24d8 When he found him, he was bound in chains with all the exiles of Jerusalem and Judah who were being exiled to Babylon.", "comment": "\u24d8 1Kg 15:17-22; 2Ch 16:1-6"}, {"pk": 4047758, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 40, "verse": 2, "text": "The captain of the guards took Jeremiah and said to him, \u201cThe LORD your God decreed this disaster on this place, \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Dt 29:24-28"}, {"pk": 4047759, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 40, "verse": 3, "text": "and the LORD has fulfilled it. He has done just what he decreed. Because you people have sinned against the LORD \u24da and have not obeyed him, this thing has happened.", "comment": "\u24da Dn 9:10-12"}, {"pk": 4047760, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 40, "verse": 4, "text": "Now pay attention: Today I am setting you free from the chains that were on your hands. \u24db If it pleases you to come with me to Babylon, come, and I will take care of you. But if it seems wrong to you to come with me to Babylon, go no farther. [1] Look\u2009\u2014\u2009the whole land is in front of you. \u24dc Wherever it seems good and right for you to go, go there.\u201d", "comment": "\u24db Jr 39:12
\u24dc Gn 20:15
[1] Lit Babylon, stop"}, {"pk": 4047761, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 40, "verse": 5, "text": "When Jeremiah had not yet turned to go, Nebuzaradan said to him, [2] \u201cReturn [3] to Gedaliah son of Ahikam, son of Shaphan, whom the king of Babylon has appointed over the cities of Judah, and stay with him among the people or go wherever it seems right for you to go.\u201d So the captain of the guards gave him a ration \u24dd and a gift \u24d0 and released him.", "comment": "\u24d0 2Sm 11:8
[3] LXX reads \u201cBut if not, run, return; Hb obscure
\u24dd 2Kg 25:30; Jr 52:34
[2] Nebuzaradan said to him supplied for clarity"}, {"pk": 4047762, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 40, "verse": 6, "text": "Jeremiah therefore went to Gedaliah son of Ahikam at Mizpah, \u24d1 and he stayed with him among the people who remained in the land.", "comment": "\u24d1 Jdg 20:1-3; 1Sm 7:5-16; Jr 41:1-16"}, {"pk": 4047763, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 40, "verse": 7, "text": "All the commanders of the armies that were in the countryside\u2009\u2014\u2009they and their men\u2009\u2014\u2009heard that the king of Babylon had appointed Gedaliah son of Ahikam over the land. He had been put in charge of the men, women, and children from among the poorest of the land, who had not been deported to Babylon."}, {"pk": 4047764, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 40, "verse": 8, "text": "So they came to Gedaliah at Mizpah. The commanders included Ishmael \u24d2 son of Nethaniah, Johanan and Jonathan the sons of Kareah, Seraiah son of Tanhumeth, the sons of Ephai the Netophathite, and Jezaniah son of the Maacathite\u2009\u2014\u2009they and their men.", "comment": "\u24d2 Jr 41:1,9"}, {"pk": 4047765, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 40, "verse": 9, "text": "Gedaliah son of Ahikam, son of Shaphan, swore an oath to them and their men, assuring them, \u201cDon\u2019t be afraid to serve the Chaldeans. Live in the land and serve the king of Babylon, and it will go well for you. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 2Kg 25:22-24"}, {"pk": 4047766, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 40, "verse": 10, "text": "As for me, I am going to live in Mizpah to represent you [4] before the Chaldeans \u24d4 who come to us. As for you, gather wine, summer fruit, and oil, place them in your storage jars, and live in the cities you have captured.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d4 Dt 1:38
[4] Lit to stand"}, {"pk": 4047767, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 40, "verse": 11, "text": "When all the Judeans in Moab \u24d5 and among the Ammonites and in \u24d6 Edom and in all the other lands \u24d7 also heard that the king of Babylon had left a remnant in Judah and had appointed Gedaliah son of Ahikam, son of Shaphan, over them,", "comment": "\u24d6 1Sm 11:1; 12:12
\u24d7 Gn 36:8
\u24d5 Nm 22:1"}, {"pk": 4047768, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 40, "verse": 12, "text": "they all returned from all the places where they had been banished \u24d8 and came to the land of Judah, to Gedaliah at Mizpah, and harvested a great amount of wine and summer fruit.", "comment": "\u24d8 Jr 23:3,8; 29:14; 32:37"}, {"pk": 4047769, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 40, "verse": 13, "text": "Meanwhile, Johanan son of Kareah and all the commanders of the armies in the countryside came to Gedaliah at Mizpah"}, {"pk": 4047770, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 40, "verse": 14, "text": "and warned him, \u201cDon\u2019t you realize that Baalis, king of the Ammonites, has sent Ishmael \u24d9 son of Nethaniah \u24da to kill you?\u201d But Gedaliah son of Ahikam would not believe them.", "comment": "\u24da Jr 41:10
\u24d9 Jr 40:13-16"}, {"pk": 4047771, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 40, "verse": 15, "text": "Then Johanan son of Kareah suggested to Gedaliah in private at Mizpah, \u201cLet me go kill Ishmael son of Nethaniah. No one will know it. Why should he kill you and allow all of Judah that has gathered around you to scatter and the remnant of Judah to perish?\u201d \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Jr 42:2"}, {"pk": 4047772, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 40, "verse": 16, "text": "But Gedaliah son of Ahikam responded to Johanan son of Kareah, \u201cDon\u2019t do that! What you\u2019re saying about Ishmael is a lie.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4047773, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 41, "verse": 1, "text": "In the seventh month, Ishmael son of Nethaniah, son of Elishama, of the royal family and one of the king\u2019s chief officers, came with ten men to Gedaliah son of Ahikam at Mizpah. They ate a meal together there in Mizpah,"}, {"pk": 4047774, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 41, "verse": 2, "text": "but then Ishmael son of Nethaniah and the ten men who were with him got up and struck down Gedaliah son of Ahikam, son of Shaphan, with the sword; he killed the one the king of Babylon had appointed in the land. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Jr 52:30"}, {"pk": 4047775, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 41, "verse": 3, "text": "Ishmael also struck down all the Judeans who were with Gedaliah at Mizpah, as well as the Chaldean soldiers who were there. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd 2Kg 25:25"}, {"pk": 4047776, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 41, "verse": 4, "text": "On the day after he had killed Gedaliah, when no one knew yet,"}, {"pk": 4047777, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 41, "verse": 5, "text": "eighty men came from Shechem, Shiloh, \u24d0 and Samaria \u24d1 who had shaved their beards, \u24d2 torn their clothes, and gashed themselves, and \u24d3 who were carrying grain and incense offerings to bring to the temple of the LORD. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d3 Lv 19:27-28; 21:5
\u24d4 2Kg 25:9
\u24d0 Jos 18:1
\u24d1 1Kg 16:24
\u24d2 Dt 14:1"}, {"pk": 4047778, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 41, "verse": 6, "text": "Ishmael son of Nethaniah came out of Mizpah to meet them, weeping as he came. When he encountered them, he said, \u201cCome to Gedaliah son of Ahikam!\u201d"}, {"pk": 4047779, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 41, "verse": 7, "text": "But when they came into the city, Ishmael son of Nethaniah and the men with him slaughtered them and threw them into [1] a cistern.", "comment": "[1] Syr; MT reads slaughtered them in"}, {"pk": 4047780, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 41, "verse": 8, "text": "However, there were ten men among them who said to Ishmael, \u201cDon\u2019t kill us, for we have hidden treasure in the field\u2009\u2014\u2009wheat, barley, oil, and honey!\u201d So he stopped and did not kill them along with their companions."}, {"pk": 4047781, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 41, "verse": 9, "text": "Now the cistern where Ishmael had thrown all the corpses of the men he had struck down was a large one [2] that King Asa had made in the encounter with King Baasha of Israel. \u24d5 Ishmael son of Nethaniah filled it with the slain.", "comment": "[2] LXX; MT reads down by the hand of Gedaliah
\u24d5 1Kg 15:16-22"}, {"pk": 4047782, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 41, "verse": 10, "text": "Then Ishmael took captive all the rest of the people of Mizpah including the daughters of the king\u2009\u2014\u2009all those who remained in Mizpah over whom Nebuzaradan, captain of the guards, had appointed Gedaliah son of Ahikam. Ishmael son of Nethaniah took them captive and set off to cross over to the Ammonites. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Jr 40:14"}, {"pk": 4047783, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 41, "verse": 11, "text": "When Johanan son of Kareah and all the commanders of the armies \u24d7 with him heard of all the evil that Ishmael son of Nethaniah had done,", "comment": "\u24d7 Jr 40:7-8,13-16"}, {"pk": 4047784, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 41, "verse": 12, "text": "they took all their men and went to fight with Ishmael son of Nethaniah. They found him by the great pool in Gibeon. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 2Sm 2:13"}, {"pk": 4047785, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 41, "verse": 13, "text": "When all the people held by Ishmael saw Johanan son of Kareah and all the commanders of the army with him, they rejoiced."}, {"pk": 4047786, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 41, "verse": 14, "text": "All the people whom Ishmael had taken captive from Mizpah turned around and rejoined Johanan son of Kareah."}, {"pk": 4047787, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 41, "verse": 15, "text": "But Ishmael son of Nethaniah escaped from Johanan with eight men and went to the Ammonites."}, {"pk": 4047788, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 41, "verse": 16, "text": "Johanan son of Kareah and all the commanders of the armies with him then took from Mizpah all the remnant of the people whom he had recovered from Ishmael son of Nethaniah after Ishmael had killed Gedaliah son of Ahikam\u2009\u2014\u2009men, soldiers, women, children, and court officials whom he brought back from Gibeon."}, {"pk": 4047789, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 41, "verse": 17, "text": "They left, stopping in Geruth Chimham, \u24d9 which is near Bethlehem, in order to make their way into Egypt,", "comment": "\u24d9 2Sm 19:37-38"}, {"pk": 4047790, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 41, "verse": 18, "text": "away from the Chaldeans. For they feared them because Ishmael son of Nethaniah had struck down Gedaliah son of Ahikam, whom the king of Babylon had appointed over the land. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da 2Kg 25:26; Jr 40:5"}, {"pk": 4047791, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 42, "verse": 1, "text": "Then all the commanders of the armies, along with Johanan son of Kareah, \u24db Jezaniah son of Hoshaiah, and all the people from the least to the greatest, \u24dc approached", "comment": "\u24dc Est 1:20; Jr 6:13; 8:10; 31:34; 42:8; 44:12
\u24db Jr 40:13; 41:11"}, {"pk": 4047792, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 42, "verse": 2, "text": "the prophet Jeremiah and said, \u201cMay our petition come before you; \u24dd pray to the LORD your God on our behalf, \u24d0 on behalf of this entire remnant (for few of us remain out of the many, \u24d1 as you can see with your own eyes),", "comment": "\u24dd Jr 36:7
\u24d1 Lv 26:22
\u24d0 1Sm 7:8; 12:19; Is 37:4; Jr 42:20"}, {"pk": 4047793, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 42, "verse": 3, "text": "that the LORD your God may tell us the way we should go and the thing we should do.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4047794, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 42, "verse": 4, "text": "So the prophet Jeremiah said to them, \u201cI have heard. I will now pray to the LORD your God according to your words, and I will tell you every word that the LORD answers you; I won\u2019t withhold a word from you.\u201d \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 1Sm 3:17-18"}, {"pk": 4047795, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 42, "verse": 5, "text": "And they said to Jeremiah, \u201cMay the LORD be a true and faithful witness against us if we don\u2019t act according to every word the LORD your God sends you to tell us. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Gn 31:50; Jdg 11:10"}, {"pk": 4047796, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 42, "verse": 6, "text": "Whether it is pleasant or unpleasant, we will obey the LORD our God to whom we are sending you so that it may go well with us. \u24d4 We will certainly obey the LORD our God!\u201d", "comment": "\u24d4 Jr 7:23"}, {"pk": 4047797, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 42, "verse": 7, "text": "At the end of ten days, the word of the LORD came to Jeremiah,"}, {"pk": 4047798, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 42, "verse": 8, "text": "and he summoned Johanan son of Kareah, all the commanders of the armies who were with him, and all the people from the least to the greatest."}, {"pk": 4047799, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 42, "verse": 9, "text": "He said to them, \u201cThis is what the LORD says, the God of Israel to whom you sent me to bring your petition before him:"}, {"pk": 4047800, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 42, "verse": 10, "text": "\u2018If you will indeed stay in this land, then I will rebuild and not demolish you, \u24d5 and I will plant and not uproot you, because I relent concerning the disaster that I have brought on you. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Ex 32:12,14; 2Sm 24:16; Jr 18:8; 26:3,13; Jl 2:13; Jnh 3:10; 4:2
\u24d5 Jr 24:6"}, {"pk": 4047801, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 42, "verse": 11, "text": "Don\u2019t be afraid of the king of Babylon \u24d7 whom you now fear; don\u2019t be afraid of him\u2019\u2009\u2014\u2009this is the LORD\u2019s declaration\u2009\u2014\u2009\u2018because I am with you to save you \u24d8 and rescue you from him.", "comment": "\u24d7 Jr 41:18
\u24d8 Rm 8:31"}, {"pk": 4047802, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 42, "verse": 12, "text": "I will grant you compassion, \u24d9 and he [1] will have compassion on you and allow you to return to your own soil.\u2019", "comment": "\u24d9 Neh 1:11; Jr 12:15; 30:18; 31:20; 33:26
[1] LXX reads I"}, {"pk": 4047803, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 42, "verse": 13, "text": "\u201cBut if you say, \u2018We will not stay in this land,\u2019 \u24da in order to disobey the LORD your God,", "comment": "\u24da Jr 44:16-17"}, {"pk": 4047804, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 42, "verse": 14, "text": "and if you say, \u2018No, instead we\u2019ll go to the land of Egypt \u24db where we will not see war or hear the sound of the ram\u2019s horn \u24dc or hunger for food, and we\u2019ll live there,\u2019", "comment": "\u24db Jr 41:17
\u24dc Jr 4:19,21"}, {"pk": 4047805, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 42, "verse": 15, "text": "then hear the word of the LORD, remnant of Judah! This is what the LORD of Armies, the God of Israel, \u24dd says: \u2018If you are firmly resolved to go to Egypt \u24d0 and stay there for a while,", "comment": "\u24dd Is 21:10; Jr 7:3,21; 9:15; 16:9; 19:3,15; 27:4,21; 28:2,14; 29:4,8,21,25
\u24d0 Dt 17:16; Jr 44:12-14"}, {"pk": 4047806, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 42, "verse": 16, "text": "then the sword \u24d1 you fear will overtake you there in the land of Egypt, and the famine you are worried about will follow on your heels [2] there to Egypt, and you will die there.", "comment": "\u24d1 Ezk 11:8
[2] Lit will cling after you"}, {"pk": 4047807, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 42, "verse": 17, "text": "All who resolve to go to Egypt to stay there for a while will die by the sword, famine, and plague. They will have no survivor or fugitive from the disaster I will bring on them.\u2019"}, {"pk": 4047808, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 42, "verse": 18, "text": "\u201cFor this is what the LORD of Armies, the God of Israel, says: \u2018Just as my anger and fury were poured out on Jerusalem\u2019s residents, \u24d2 so will my fury pour out on you if you go to Egypt. You will become an example for cursing, scorn, \u24d3 execration, and disgrace, and you will never see this place again.\u2019", "comment": "\u24d3 Dt 28:37; 2Ch 29:8; 30:7; Jr 5:30; 18:16; 19:8; 25:9,18; 29:18; 44:12,22; 49:17; 50:13; Mc 6:16; Zph 2:15
\u24d2 Jr 7:20"}, {"pk": 4047809, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 42, "verse": 19, "text": "The LORD has spoken concerning you, remnant of Judah: \u2018Don\u2019t go to Egypt.\u2019 Know for certain that I have warned you today! \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Ezk 2:5"}, {"pk": 4047810, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 42, "verse": 20, "text": "You have gone astray at the cost of your lives [3] because you are the ones who sent me to the LORD your God, saying, \u2018Pray to the LORD our God on our behalf, and as for all that the LORD our God says, tell it to us, and we\u2019ll act accordingly.\u2019", "comment": "[3] Or You have led your own selves astray"}, {"pk": 4047811, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 42, "verse": 21, "text": "For I have told you today, but you have not obeyed the LORD your God in everything he has sent me to tell you."}, {"pk": 4047812, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 42, "verse": 22, "text": "Now therefore, know for certain that by the sword, famine, and plague you will die in the place where you desired to go to stay for a while.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4047813, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 43, "verse": 1, "text": "When Jeremiah had finished speaking to all the people all the words of the LORD their God\u2009\u2014\u2009all these words the LORD their God had sent him to give them\u2009\u2014\u2009"}, {"pk": 4047814, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 43, "verse": 2, "text": "then Azariah [1] son of Hoshaiah, \u24d5 Johanan son of Kareah, and all the other arrogant men responded to Jeremiah, \u201cYou are speaking a lie! The LORD our God has not sent you to say, \u2018You must not go to Egypt to stay there for a while!\u2019", "comment": "\u24d5 Jr 42:1
[1] = Jezaniah"}, {"pk": 4047815, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 43, "verse": 3, "text": "Rather, Baruch son of Neriah is inciting you against us to hand us over to the Chaldeans to put us to death or to deport us to Babylon!\u201d"}, {"pk": 4047816, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 43, "verse": 4, "text": "So Johanan son of Kareah, all the commanders of the armies, and all the people failed to obey the LORD\u2019s command to stay in the land of Judah."}, {"pk": 4047817, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 43, "verse": 5, "text": "Instead, Johanan son of Kareah and all the commanders of the armies led away the whole remnant of Judah, \u24d6 those who had returned to stay in the land of Judah from all the nations where they had been banished.", "comment": "\u24d6 Jr 40:11-12"}, {"pk": 4047818, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 43, "verse": 6, "text": "They led away the men, women, children, king\u2019s daughters, and everyone whom Nebuzaradan, captain of the guards, had allowed to remain with Gedaliah son of Ahikam son of Shaphan. \u24d7 They also led the prophet Jeremiah and Baruch son of Neriah away.", "comment": "\u24d7 Jr 39:10; 40:7"}, {"pk": 4047819, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 43, "verse": 7, "text": "They went to the land of Egypt because they did not obey the LORD. They went as far as Tahpanhes. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Jr 2:16; 44:1; 46:14"}, {"pk": 4047820, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 43, "verse": 8, "text": "Then the word of the LORD came to Jeremiah at Tahpanhes:"}, {"pk": 4047821, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 43, "verse": 9, "text": "\u201cPick up some large stones and set them in the mortar of the brick pavement that is at the opening of Pharaoh\u2019s palace at Tahpanhes. Do this in the sight of the Judean men"}, {"pk": 4047822, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 43, "verse": 10, "text": "and tell them, \u2018This is what the LORD of Armies, the God of Israel, says: I will send for my servant Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, and I will place his throne on these stones that I have embedded, and he will pitch his pavilion over them."}, {"pk": 4047823, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 43, "verse": 11, "text": "He will come and strike down the land of Egypt \u24d9 \u2009\u2014\u2009those destined for death, to death; those destined for captivity, to captivity; and those destined for the sword, \u24da to the sword.", "comment": "\u24da Jr 15:2
\u24d9 Jr 44:13; 46:13-26"}, {"pk": 4047824, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 43, "verse": 12, "text": "I [2] will kindle a fire in the temples of Egypt\u2019s gods, \u24db and he will burn them and take them captive. He will clean the land of Egypt as a shepherd picks lice off [3] his clothes, \u24dc and he will leave there unscathed.", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 104:2; Is 49:18
\u24db Ex 12:12; Is 19:1; Jr 46:25; Ezk 30:13
[3] Or will wrap himself in the land of Egypt as a shepherd wraps himself in
[2] LXX, Syr, Vg read He"}, {"pk": 4047825, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 43, "verse": 13, "text": "He will smash the sacred pillars of the sun temple [4] [5] in the land of Egypt and burn the temples of the Egyptian gods.\u2019\u201d", "comment": "[5] = of Heliopolis
[4] Or Beth-shemesh"}, {"pk": 4047826, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 44, "verse": 1, "text": "This is the word that came to Jeremiah for all the Jews living in the land of Egypt\u2009\u2014\u2009at Migdol, \u24dd Tahpanhes, \u24d0 Memphis, \u24d1 and in the land of Pathros: \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d0 Jr 2:16; 43:7-9; 46:14
\u24d2 Is 11:11; Ezk 29:14; 30:14
\u24dd Ex 14:2; Nm 33:7; Jr 46:14; Ezk 29:10
\u24d1 Is 19:13; Jr 2:16; 46:14,19; Ezk 30:13,16; Hs 9:6"}, {"pk": 4047827, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 44, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cThis is what the LORD of Armies, the God of Israel, says: You have seen all the disaster I brought against Jerusalem and all Judah\u2019s cities. Look, they are a ruin today without an inhabitant in them \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Jos 8:26; Is 5:9; 6:11; Jr 2:15; 4:29; 6:8; 33:10; 34:22; 44:22; 48:9; 51:37; Zph 3:6"}, {"pk": 4047828, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 44, "verse": 3, "text": "because of the evil they committed to anger me, \u24d4 by going and burning incense to serve other gods that they, you, and your fathers did not know. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 2Kg 22:17; 2Ch 28:25; 34:25; Jr 1:16; 7:9; 19:4,13; 32:29
\u24d4 Jr 7:19"}, {"pk": 4047829, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 44, "verse": 4, "text": "So I sent you all my servants the prophets time and time again, [1] \u24d6 saying, \u2018Don\u2019t commit this detestable action that I hate.\u2019", "comment": "[1] Lit prophets, rising up early and sending
\u24d6 Jr 7:13,25; 11:7; 25:3; 26:5; 29:19; 32:33; 35:14,15"}, {"pk": 4047830, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 44, "verse": 5, "text": "But they did not listen or pay attention; they did not turn from their evil or stop burning incense to other gods."}, {"pk": 4047831, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 44, "verse": 6, "text": "So my fierce wrath poured out and burned in Judah\u2019s cities and Jerusalem\u2019s streets \u24d7 so that they became the desolate ruin they are today.", "comment": "\u24d7 Jr 7:34"}, {"pk": 4047832, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 44, "verse": 7, "text": "\u201cSo now, this is what the LORD, the God of Armies, the God of Israel, says: Why are you doing such terrible harm to yourselves? You are cutting off man and woman, infant and nursing baby \u24d8 from Judah, leaving yourselves without a remnant. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Jr 11:23; 40:15; 44:15; Ezr 9:14
\u24d8 1Sm 15:3; 22:19"}, {"pk": 4047833, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 44, "verse": 8, "text": "You are angering me by the work of your hands. You are burning incense to other gods in the land of Egypt where you have gone to stay for a while. As a result, you will be cut off and become an example for cursing and insult among all the nations of earth. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Jr 24:9; 42:18; 44:12; 49:13"}, {"pk": 4047834, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 44, "verse": 9, "text": "Have you forgotten the evils of your fathers, the evils of Judah\u2019s kings, the evils of their wives, your own evils, and the evils of your wives that were committed in the land of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem?"}, {"pk": 4047835, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 44, "verse": 10, "text": "They have not become humble to this day, and they have not feared or followed my instruction or my statutes that I set before you and your ancestors."}, {"pk": 4047836, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 44, "verse": 11, "text": "\u201cTherefore, this is what the LORD of Armies, the God of Israel, says: I am about to set my face against you to bring disaster, \u24db to cut off all Judah. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc 1Sm 20:15; Ps 109:13; Is 10:7; Jr 9:21; 47:4; 51:62; Ob 14
\u24db Jr 21:10"}, {"pk": 4047837, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 44, "verse": 12, "text": "And I will take away the remnant of Judah, \u24dd those who have set their face to go to the land of Egypt to stay there. All of them will meet their end in the land of Egypt. They will fall by the sword; they will meet their end by famine. From the least to the greatest, \u24d0 they will die by the sword and by famine. Then they will become an example for cursing, scorn, \u24d1 execration, and disgrace. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24dd Jr 42:15-18
\u24d0 Est 1:20; Jr 6:13; 8:10; 31:34; 42:1; 42:8
\u24d1 Jr 18:16
\u24d2 Dt 28:37; 2Ch 29:8; 30:7; Jr 5:30; 18:16; 19:8; 25:9,18; 29:18; 42:18; 44:22; 49:17; 50:13; Mc 6:16; Zph 2:15"}, {"pk": 4047838, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 44, "verse": 13, "text": "I will punish those living in the land of Egypt just as I punished Jerusalem by sword, famine, and plague."}, {"pk": 4047839, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 44, "verse": 14, "text": "Then the remnant of Judah\u2009\u2014\u2009those going to live for a while there in the land of Egypt\u2009\u2014\u2009will have no fugitive or survivor to return to the land of Judah where they are longing [2] to return to stay, \u24d3 for they will not return except for a few fugitives.\u201d", "comment": "[2] Lit lifting up their soul
\u24d3 Jr 22:26-27"}, {"pk": 4047840, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 44, "verse": 15, "text": "However, all the men who knew that their wives were burning incense to other gods, all the women standing by\u2009\u2014\u2009a great assembly\u2009\u2014\u2009and all the people who were living in the land of Egypt at Pathros answered Jeremiah,"}, {"pk": 4047841, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 44, "verse": 16, "text": "\u201cAs for the word you spoke to us in the name of the LORD, we are not going to listen to you!"}, {"pk": 4047842, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 44, "verse": 17, "text": "Instead, we will do everything we promised: [3] we will burn incense to the queen of heaven [4] and offer drink offerings to her just as we, our fathers, our kings, and our officials did in Judah\u2019s cities \u24d4 and in Jerusalem\u2019s streets. Then we had enough food, we were well off, and we saw no disaster,", "comment": "[4] = Ashtoreth, or Astarte
[3] Lit do every word that came from our mouth
\u24d4 Jr 7:18"}, {"pk": 4047843, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 44, "verse": 18, "text": "but from the time we ceased to burn incense to the queen of heaven and to offer her drink offerings, we have lacked everything, and through sword and famine we have met our end.\u201d \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Jr 14:15; 16:4"}, {"pk": 4047844, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 44, "verse": 19, "text": "And the women said, [5] \u201cWhen we burned incense to the queen of heaven and poured out drink offerings to her, was it apart from our husbands\u2019 knowledge \u24d6 that we made sacrificial cakes in her image and poured out drink offerings to her?\u201d", "comment": "[5] LXX, Syr; MT omits And the women said
\u24d6 Nm 30:6-7"}, {"pk": 4047845, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 44, "verse": 20, "text": "But Jeremiah responded to all the people\u2009\u2014\u2009the men, women, and all the people who were answering him:"}, {"pk": 4047846, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 44, "verse": 21, "text": "\u201cAs for the incense you burned in Judah\u2019s cities \u24d7 and in Jerusalem\u2019s streets\u2009\u2014\u2009you, your fathers, your kings, your officials, and the people of the land\u2009\u2014\u2009did the LORD not remember them? He brought this to mind.", "comment": "\u24d7 Ezk 8:10-11"}, {"pk": 4047847, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 44, "verse": 22, "text": "The LORD can no longer bear your evil deeds and the detestable acts you have committed, \u24d8 so your land has become a waste, a desolation, and an example for cursing, without inhabitant, as you see today.", "comment": "\u24d8 Is 1:14; 7:13; 43:24; Jr 15:6; Mal 2:17"}, {"pk": 4047848, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 44, "verse": 23, "text": "Because you burned incense and sinned against the LORD and didn\u2019t obey the LORD \u24d9 and didn\u2019t follow his instruction, his statutes, and his testimonies, this disaster has come to you, as you see today.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d9 Jr 40:3"}, {"pk": 4047849, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 44, "verse": 24, "text": "Then Jeremiah said to all the people, including all the women, \u201cHear the word of the LORD, all you people of Judah who are in the land of Egypt. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Jr 43:7"}, {"pk": 4047850, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 44, "verse": 25, "text": "This is what the LORD of Armies, the God of Israel, says: \u2018As for you and your wives, you women have spoken with your mouths, and you men fulfilled it by your deeds, saying, \u201cWe will keep our vows that we have made to burn incense to the queen of heaven and to pour out drink offerings for her.\u201d Go ahead, confirm your vows! Keep your vows!\u2019"}, {"pk": 4047851, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 44, "verse": 26, "text": "\u201cTherefore, hear the word of the LORD, all you Judeans who live in the land of Egypt: \u2018I have sworn by my great name, \u24db says the LORD, that my name will never again be invoked by anyone of Judah in all the land of Egypt, \u24dc saying, \u201cAs the Lord GOD lives.\u201d", "comment": "\u24dc Ezk 20:39
\u24db Gn 22:16; 1Sm 3:14; Ps 89:3,35; Is 45:23; 54:9; Jr 22:5; 49:13"}, {"pk": 4047852, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 44, "verse": 27, "text": "I am watching over them for disaster and not for good, \u24dd and everyone from Judah who is in the land of Egypt will meet his end by sword or famine until they are finished off.", "comment": "\u24dd Jr 21:10; 31:28; 39:16; Am 9:4"}, {"pk": 4047853, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 44, "verse": 28, "text": "Those who escape the sword will return from the land of Egypt to the land of Judah only few in number, \u24d0 and the whole remnant of Judah, the ones going to the land of Egypt to stay there for a while, will know whose word stands, mine or theirs!", "comment": "\u24d0 Is 27:12-13"}, {"pk": 4047854, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 44, "verse": 29, "text": "This will be a sign to you\u2019\u2009\u2014\u2009this is the LORD\u2019s declaration\u2009\u2014\u2009\u2018that I will punish you in this place, so you may know that my words of disaster concerning you will certainly come to pass. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Pr 19:21"}, {"pk": 4047855, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 44, "verse": 30, "text": "This is what the LORD says: I am about to hand over Pharaoh Hophra, \u24d2 Egypt\u2019s king, to his enemies, to those who intend to take his life, just as I handed over Judah\u2019s King Zedekiah \u24d3 to Babylon\u2019s King Nebuchadnezzar, who was his enemy, the one who intended to take his life.\u2019\u201d", "comment": "\u24d3 Jr 39:5-7
\u24d2 Ezk 29:3; 30:21"}, {"pk": 4047856, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 45, "verse": 1, "text": "This is the word that the prophet Jeremiah spoke to Baruch son of Neriah \u24d4 when he wrote these words on a scroll at Jeremiah\u2019s dictation [1] \u24d5 in the fourth year of Jehoiakim son of Josiah, king of Judah: \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d4 Jr 32:12
\u24d6 Jr 36:1
\u24d5 Jr 36:4,18
[1] Lit scroll from Jeremiah\u2019s mouth"}, {"pk": 4047857, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 45, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cThis is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says to you, Baruch:"}, {"pk": 4047858, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 45, "verse": 3, "text": "\u2018You have said, \u201cWoe is me, because the LORD has added misery to my pain! I am worn out with [2] groaning and have found no rest.\u201d\u2019 \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 6:6
[2] Lit I labored in my"}, {"pk": 4047859, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 45, "verse": 4, "text": "\u201cThis is what you are to say to him: \u2018This is what the LORD says: \u201cWhat I have built I am about to demolish, and what I have planted I am about to uproot \u24d8 \u2009\u2014\u2009the whole land!", "comment": "\u24d8 Jr 24:6"}, {"pk": 4047860, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 45, "verse": 5, "text": "But as for you, do you pursue great things for yourself? Stop pursuing! For I am about to bring disaster on everyone\u201d\u2009\u2014\u2009this is the LORD\u2019s declaration\u2009\u2014\u2009\u201cbut I will grant you your life like the spoils of war \u24d9 wherever you go.\u201d\u2019\u201d", "comment": "\u24d9 Jr 21:9; 38:2; 39:18"}, {"pk": 4047861, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 46, "verse": 1, "text": "This is the word of the LORD that came to the prophet Jeremiah about the nations: \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Jr 25:15-38"}, {"pk": 4047862, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 46, "verse": 2, "text": "About Egypt and the army of Pharaoh Neco, Egypt\u2019s king, \u24db which was defeated at Carchemish \u24dc on the Euphrates River by King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon in the fourth year of Judah\u2019s King Jehoiakim son of Josiah: \u24dd", "comment": "\u24db 2Kg 23:29
\u24dc 2Ch 35:20
\u24dd Jr 45:1"}, {"pk": 4047863, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 46, "verse": 3, "text": "Deploy small shields \u24d0 and large;
approach for battle!
", "comment": "\u24d0 Jr 49:14; Ob 1"}, {"pk": 4047864, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 46, "verse": 4, "text": "Harness the horses;
mount the steeds; [1]
take your positions with helmets on!
Polish the lances;
put on armor! \u24d1
", "comment": "[1] Or mount up, riders
\u24d1 Jb 41:13; Jr 51:3"}, {"pk": 4047865, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 46, "verse": 5, "text": "Why have I seen this?
They are terrified,
they are retreating,
their warriors are crushed,
they flee headlong,
they never look back,
terror is on every side! \u24d2 This is the LORD\u2019s declaration.
", "comment": "\u24d2 Jr 6:25; 20:3-4,10; 49:29"}, {"pk": 4047866, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 46, "verse": 6, "text": "The swift cannot flee,
and the warrior cannot escape! \u24d3
In the north by the bank of the Euphrates River,
they stumble and fall. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d3 Am 2:14
\u24d4 Dn 11:19"}, {"pk": 4047867, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 46, "verse": 7, "text": "Who is this, rising like the Nile, \u24d5
with waters that churn like rivers?
", "comment": "\u24d5 Jr 47:2"}, {"pk": 4047868, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 46, "verse": 8, "text": "Egypt rises like the Nile, \u24d6
and its waters churn like rivers.
He boasts, \u201cI will go up, I will cover the earth;
I will destroy cities with their residents.\u201d
", "comment": "\u24d6 Am 8:8"}, {"pk": 4047869, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 46, "verse": 9, "text": "Rise up, you cavalry!
Race furiously, you chariots!
Let the warriors march out\u2009\u2014
Cush and Put, \u24d7
who are able to handle shields,
and the men of Lud, \u24d8
who are able to handle and string the bow. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Is 66:19
\u24d7 Gn 10:6; Ezk 30:5
\u24d8 Gn 10:13; 1Ch 1:11"}, {"pk": 4047870, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 46, "verse": 10, "text": "That day belongs to the Lord, the GOD of Armies,
a day of vengeance to avenge himself
against his adversaries.
The sword will devour and be satisfied;
it will drink its fill of their blood,
because it will be a sacrifice \u24da to the Lord, the GOD of Armies,
in the northern land by the Euphrates River. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24da Is 34:5-8; Ezk 39:17-20; Zph 1:7
\u24db Zph 1:7"}, {"pk": 4047871, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 46, "verse": 11, "text": "Go up to Gilead and get balm, \u24dc
Virgin Daughter Egypt!
You have multiplied remedies in vain;
there is no healing for you.
", "comment": "\u24dc Gn 37:25; Jr 8:22; 51:8"}, {"pk": 4047872, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 46, "verse": 12, "text": "The nations have heard of your dishonor, \u24dd
and your cries fill the earth,
because warrior stumbles against warrior
and together both of them have fallen.
", "comment": "\u24dd Jr 13:26; Hs 4:7; Nah 3:5"}, {"pk": 4047873, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 46, "verse": 13, "text": "This is the word the LORD spoke to the prophet Jeremiah about the coming of King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon to defeat the land of Egypt: \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Jr 43:8-13"}, {"pk": 4047874, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 46, "verse": 14, "text": "Announce it in Egypt, and proclaim it in Migdol! \u24d1
Proclaim it in Memphis and in Tahpanhes!
Say, \u201cTake positions! Prepare yourself,
for the sword devours all around you.\u201d \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d1 Jr 2:16; 43:7-9; 44:1
\u24d2 Jr 46:10"}, {"pk": 4047875, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 46, "verse": 15, "text": "Why have your strong ones been swept away?
Each has not stood,
for the LORD has thrust him down.
"}, {"pk": 4047876, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 46, "verse": 16, "text": "He continues to stumble. \u24d3
Indeed, each falls over the other.
They say, \u201cGet up! Let\u2019s return to our people
and to our native land,
away from the oppressor\u2019s sword.\u201d \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Jr 50:16
\u24d3 Lv 26:36-37"}, {"pk": 4047877, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 46, "verse": 17, "text": "There they will cry out,
\u201cPharaoh king of Egypt was all noise;
he let the opportune moment pass.\u201d
"}, {"pk": 4047878, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 46, "verse": 18, "text": "As I live\u2009\u2014 this is the King\u2019s declaration; the LORD of Armies is his name\u2009\u2014 \u24d5 the king of Babylon [2] will come like Tabor among the mountains
and like Carmel by the sea.
", "comment": "[2] Lit He
\u24d5 Jr 48:15; 51:57"}, {"pk": 4047879, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 46, "verse": 19, "text": "Get your bags ready for exile,
inhabitant of Daughter Egypt! \u24d6
For Memphis will become a desolation,
uninhabited ruins.
", "comment": "\u24d6 Jr 48:18"}, {"pk": 4047880, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 46, "verse": 20, "text": "Egypt is a beautiful young cow, \u24d7
but a horsefly from the north is coming against her. [3] \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d7 Hs 10:11
\u24d8 Jr 1:13-14
[3] Some Hb mss, LXX, Syr; other Hb mss read is coming, coming"}, {"pk": 4047881, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 46, "verse": 21, "text": "Even her mercenaries among her
are like stall-fed calves.
They too will turn back;
together they will flee;
they will not take their stand,
for the day of their calamity is coming on them,
the time of their punishment. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Jr 50:27,31"}, {"pk": 4047882, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 46, "verse": 22, "text": "Egypt will hiss like a slithering snake, [4]
for the enemy will come with an army;
with axes they will come against her
like those who cut trees. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 74:5
[4] Lit Her sound is like a snake as it goes"}, {"pk": 4047883, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 46, "verse": 23, "text": "They will cut down her forest\u2009\u2014 this is the LORD\u2019s declaration\u2009\u2014 though it is dense,
for they are more numerous than locusts;
they cannot be counted. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Jdg 6:5; 7:12"}, {"pk": 4047884, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 46, "verse": 24, "text": "Daughter Egypt will be put to shame,
handed over to a northern people. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Jr 1:15"}, {"pk": 4047885, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 46, "verse": 25, "text": "The LORD of Armies, the God of Israel, says, \u201cI am about to punish Amon, god of Thebes, \u24dd along with Pharaoh, Egypt, her gods, and her kings\u2009\u2014\u2009Pharaoh and those trusting in him.", "comment": "\u24dd Ezk 30:14-16"}, {"pk": 4047886, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 46, "verse": 26, "text": "I will hand them over to those who intend to take their lives \u24d0 \u2009\u2014\u2009to King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon and his officers. But after this, \u24d1 Egypt [5] will be inhabited again as in ancient times.\u201d This is the LORD\u2019s declaration.", "comment": "\u24d1 Ezk 29:8-14
\u24d0 Jr 44:30; Ezk 32:11
[5] Lit it"}, {"pk": 4047887, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 46, "verse": 27, "text": "But you, my servant Jacob, do not be afraid, \u24d2
and do not be discouraged, Israel,
for without fail I will save you from far away,
and your descendants from the land of their captivity!
Jacob will return and have calm and quiet
with no one to frighten him.
", "comment": "\u24d2 Is 41:8; 44:2; 45:4"}, {"pk": 4047888, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 46, "verse": 28, "text": "And you, my servant Jacob, do not be afraid\u2009\u2014 this is the LORD\u2019s declaration\u2009\u2014 for I will be with you. \u24d3
I will bring destruction on all the nations
where I have banished you,
but I will not bring destruction on you.
I will discipline you with justice,
and I will by no means leave you unpunished. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d3 Jr 1:8,19; 30:11; 42:11
\u24d4 Jr 30:10-11"}, {"pk": 4047889, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 47, "verse": 1, "text": "This is the word of the LORD that came to the prophet Jeremiah about the Philistines \u24d5 before Pharaoh defeated Gaza. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d5 Jr 25:20
\u24d6 Am 1:6-7; Zph 2:4"}, {"pk": 4047890, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 47, "verse": 2, "text": "This is what the LORD says: Look, water is rising from the north \u24d7
and becoming an overflowing wadi.
It will overflow the land and everything in it, \u24d8
the cities and their inhabitants.
The people will cry out,
and every inhabitant of the land will wail.
", "comment": "\u24d8 Is 8:7-8
\u24d7 Jr 1:13; 4:6,20; 6:1; 50:3,9,41; 51:48"}, {"pk": 4047891, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 47, "verse": 3, "text": "At the sound of the stomping hooves of his stallions, \u24d9
the rumbling of his chariots,
and the clatter of their wheels, \u24da
fathers will not turn back for their sons.
They will be utterly helpless [1]
", "comment": "\u24da Nah 3:2-3
\u24d9 Jdg 5:22; Jr 8:16; 50:11
[1] Lit Because of weakened hands"}, {"pk": 4047892, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 47, "verse": 4, "text": "on account of the day that is coming
to destroy all the Philistines,
to cut off from Tyre and Sidon
every remaining ally. \u24db
Indeed, the LORD is about to destroy the Philistines,
the remnant of the coastland of Caphtor. [2] \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Gn 10:14; Am 9:7
\u24db Jr 25:22; Jl 3:4; Am 1:8-10
[2] Probably Crete"}, {"pk": 4047893, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 47, "verse": 5, "text": "Baldness \u24dd is coming to Gaza;
Ashkelon will become silent. \u24d0
Remnant of their valley,
how long will you gash yourself?
", "comment": "\u24dd Jr 48:37
\u24d0 Jdg 1:18; Jr 25:20"}, {"pk": 4047894, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 47, "verse": 6, "text": "Oh, sword of the LORD! \u24d1
How long will you be restless?
Go back to your sheath;
be still; be silent!
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ezk 21:3-5"}, {"pk": 4047895, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 47, "verse": 7, "text": "How can it [3] rest
when the LORD has given it a command? \u24d2
He has assigned it \u24d3
against Ashkelon and the shore of the sea.
", "comment": "[3] LXX, Vg; MT reads you
\u24d3 Mc 6:9
\u24d2 Ezk 14:17"}, {"pk": 4047896, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 48, "verse": 1, "text": "About Moab, \u24d4 this is what the LORD of Armies, the God of Israel, says: Woe to Nebo, \u24d5 because it is about to be destroyed;
Kiriathaim will be put to shame; \u24d6 it will be taken captive.
The fortress will be put to shame and dismayed!
", "comment": "\u24d6 Nm 32:37; Jr 48:23; Ezk 25:9
\u24d4 Gn 19:37; Nm 22:1; 24:17; 25:1; Dt 23:3; 34:5-6; Jdg 3:30; Ru 1:2; 2Sm 8:2; 1Kg 11:7; 2Kg 1:1; Is 15:1; Ezk 25:8-11; Am 2:1-2; Zph 2:8-9
\u24d5 Nm 32:3; Jr 48:22"}, {"pk": 4047897, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 48, "verse": 2, "text": "There is no longer praise for Moab;
they plan harm against her in Heshbon: \u24d7
Come, let\u2019s cut her off from nationhood.
Also, Madmen, you will be silenced;
the sword will follow \u24d8 you.
", "comment": "\u24d7 Jr 48:34,45; 49:3
\u24d8 Jr 29:18; Am 1:11"}, {"pk": 4047898, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 48, "verse": 3, "text": "A voice cries out from Horonaim, \u24d9
\u201cdevastation and a crushing blow!\u201d \u24da
", "comment": "\u24d9 Is 15:5; Jr 48:34
\u24da Jr 51:54"}, {"pk": 4047899, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 48, "verse": 4, "text": "Moab will be shattered;
her little ones will cry out.
"}, {"pk": 4047900, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 48, "verse": 5, "text": "For on the Ascent to Luhith
they will be weeping continually, [1]
and on the descent to Horonaim
will be heard cries of distress over the destruction: \u24db
", "comment": "[1] Lit Luhith, weeping goes up with weeping
\u24db Is 15:5"}, {"pk": 4047901, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 48, "verse": 6, "text": "Flee! Save your lives! \u24dc
Be like a juniper bush [2] \u24dd in the wilderness.
", "comment": "\u24dc Jr 51:6,45
\u24dd Is 41:19; Jr 17:6
[2] Or like Aroer; Is 17:2; Jr 48:19"}, {"pk": 4047902, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 48, "verse": 7, "text": "Because you trust in your works and treasures,
you will be captured also.
Chemosh \u24d0 will go into exile
with his priests and officials. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Jr 49:3
\u24d0 Nm 1:29; Jdg 11:24; 1Kg 11:7,33; 2Kg 23:13; Jr 48:13,45-47"}, {"pk": 4047903, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 48, "verse": 8, "text": "The destroyer \u24d2 will move against every town;
not one town will escape.
The valley will perish,
and the plain will be annihilated, \u24d3
as the LORD has said.
", "comment": "\u24d2 Jr 6:26; 48:15,18,32
\u24d3 Jos 13:9,17,21"}, {"pk": 4047904, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 48, "verse": 9, "text": "Make Moab a salt marsh, [3] \u24d4
for she will run away; [4]
her towns will become a desolation,
without inhabitant. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d4 Jdg 9:45; Jr 17:6; Ezk 47:11; Zph 2:9
\u24d5 Jos 8:26; Is 5:9; 6:11; Jr 2:15; 4:29; 6:8; 33:10; 34:22; 44:2,22; 51:37; Zph 3:6
[3] LXX reads a sign; Vg reads a flower; Syr, Tg read a crown
[4] Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4047905, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 48, "verse": 10, "text": "The one who does
the LORD\u2019s business deceitfully [5] is cursed, \u24d6
and the one who withholds
his sword from bloodshed is cursed.
", "comment": "\u24d6 1Kg 20:42
[5] Or negligently"}, {"pk": 4047906, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 48, "verse": 11, "text": "Moab has been left quiet since his youth,
settled like wine on its dregs. \u24d7
He hasn\u2019t been poured from one container to another
or gone into exile.
So his taste has remained the same,
and his aroma hasn\u2019t changed.
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 75:8; Zph 1:12"}, {"pk": 4047907, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 48, "verse": 12, "text": "Therefore look, the days are coming \u24d8 \u2009\u2014 this is the LORD\u2019s declaration\u2009\u2014 when I will send pourers to him, who will pour him out.
They will empty his containers
and smash his jars.
", "comment": "\u24d8 Jr 7:32; 16:14; 19:6; 23:7; 49:2; 51:47,52"}, {"pk": 4047908, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 48, "verse": 13, "text": "Moab will be put to shame because of Chemosh,
just as the house of Israel was put to shame
because of Bethel \u24d9 that they trusted in.
", "comment": "\u24d9 1Kg 12:28-33; 13:1-5; 2Kg 10:29; 23:15; Hs 4:15; Am 3:14; 4:4; 5:5-6"}, {"pk": 4047909, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 48, "verse": 14, "text": "How can you say, \u201cWe are warriors\u2009\u2014
valiant men for battle\u201d?
"}, {"pk": 4047910, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 48, "verse": 15, "text": "The destroyer of Moab and its towns
has come up, [6]
and the best of its young men
have gone down to slaughter. This is the King\u2019s declaration; the LORD of Armies is his name. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Jr 46:18; 51:57
[6] Or Moab is destroyed; he has come up against its cities"}, {"pk": 4047911, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 48, "verse": 16, "text": "Moab\u2019s calamity is near at hand;
his disaster is rushing swiftly.
"}, {"pk": 4047912, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 48, "verse": 17, "text": "Mourn for him, all you surrounding nations,
everyone who knows his name.
Say, \u201cHow the mighty scepter \u24db is shattered,
the glorious staff!\u201d
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 110:2; Ezk 19:11-12,14"}, {"pk": 4047913, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 48, "verse": 18, "text": "Come down from glory; sit on parched ground,
resident of the daughter of Dibon, \u24dc
for the destroyer of Moab has come against you;
he has destroyed your fortresses.
", "comment": "\u24dc Jos 13:8-9; Jr 46:19"}, {"pk": 4047914, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 48, "verse": 19, "text": "Stand by the highway and watch,
resident of Aroer! \u24dd
Ask him who is fleeing or her who is escaping, \u24d0
\u201cWhat happened?\u201d
", "comment": "\u24d0 1Sm 4:13,16
\u24dd Dt 2:36"}, {"pk": 4047915, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 48, "verse": 20, "text": "Moab is put to shame, indeed dismayed.
Wail and cry out! \u24d1
Declare by the Arnon
that Moab is destroyed.
", "comment": "\u24d1 Is 14:31; Jr 25:34; 47:2; Ezk 21:12"}, {"pk": 4047916, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 48, "verse": 21, "text": "\u201cJudgment has come to the land of the plateau \u24d2 \u2009\u2014\u2009to Holon, Jahzah, Mephaath,", "comment": "\u24d2 Jos 13:17-19"}, {"pk": 4047917, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 48, "verse": 22, "text": "Dibon, Nebo, Beth-diblathaim,"}, {"pk": 4047918, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 48, "verse": 23, "text": "Kiriathaim, Beth-gamul, Beth-meon, \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Jos 13:17"}, {"pk": 4047919, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 48, "verse": 24, "text": "Kerioth, \u24d4 Bozrah, and all the towns of the land of Moab, those far and near.", "comment": "\u24d4 Jr 48:41; Am 2:2"}, {"pk": 4047920, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 48, "verse": 25, "text": "Moab\u2019s horn is chopped off; \u24d5 his arm is shattered.\u201d \u24d6 This is the LORD\u2019s declaration.", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 75:10; Lm 2:3; Am 3:14
\u24d6 Jb 38:15; Ps 10:15; 37:17; Ezk 30:21-24"}, {"pk": 4047921, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 48, "verse": 26, "text": "\u201cMake him drunk, because he has exalted himself against the LORD. \u24d7 Moab will wallow in his own vomit, and he will also become a laughingstock.", "comment": "\u24d7 Jr 48:42"}, {"pk": 4047922, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 48, "verse": 27, "text": "Wasn\u2019t Israel a laughingstock to you? \u24d8 Was he ever found among thieves? \u24d9 For whenever you speak of him you shake your head.\u201d \u24da", "comment": "\u24d8 Gn 38:23; Jb 12:4; Ps 44:14; Jr 20:7; 48:39; Lm 2:15-17; 3:14
\u24da 2Kg 19:21; Jb 2:11; 16:4; 42:11; Ps 22:7; 64:8; 69:20; 109:25; Is 37:22; 51:19; Jr 15:5; 18:16; Lm 2:15; Nah 3:7
\u24d9 Jr 2:26"}, {"pk": 4047923, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 48, "verse": 28, "text": "Abandon the towns! Live in the cliffs,
residents of Moab!
Be like a dove
that nests inside the mouth of a cave. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Is 2:19-21"}, {"pk": 4047924, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 48, "verse": 29, "text": "We have heard of Moab\u2019s pride,
great pride, indeed\u2009\u2014
his insolence, arrogance, pride,
and haughty heart.
"}, {"pk": 4047925, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 48, "verse": 30, "text": "I know his outburst. This is the LORD\u2019s declaration. It is empty.
His boast is empty.
"}, {"pk": 4047926, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 48, "verse": 31, "text": "Therefore, I will wail over Moab.
I will cry out for Moab, all of it;
he will moan for the men of Kir-heres.
"}, {"pk": 4047927, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 48, "verse": 32, "text": "I will weep for you, vine of Sibmah,
with more than the weeping for Jazer.
Your tendrils have extended to the sea;
they have reached to the sea and to Jazer. [7]
The destroyer has fallen on your summer fruit and grape harvest.
", "comment": "[7] Some Hb mss read reached as far as Jazer"}, {"pk": 4047928, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 48, "verse": 33, "text": "Gladness and celebration are taken from the fertile field
and from the land of Moab.
I have stopped the flow of wine from the winepresses;
no one will tread with shouts of joy.
The shouting is not a shout of joy. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Is 16:7-10"}, {"pk": 4047929, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 48, "verse": 34, "text": "\u201cThere is a cry from Heshbon to Elealeh; they make their voices heard as far as Jahaz \u24dd \u2009\u2014\u2009from Zoar to Horonaim and Eglath-shelishiyah\u2009\u2014\u2009because even the Waters of Nimrim have become desolate.", "comment": "\u24dd Is 15:4-6"}, {"pk": 4047930, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 48, "verse": 35, "text": "In Moab, I will stop\u201d\u2009\u2014\u2009this is the LORD\u2019s declaration\u2009\u2014\u2009\u201cthe one who offers sacrifices on the high place and burns incense to his gods. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Jr 11:12-13; 18:15"}, {"pk": 4047931, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 48, "verse": 36, "text": "Therefore, my heart moans like flutes for Moab, \u24d1 and my heart moans like flutes for the people of Kir-heres. And therefore, the wealth he has gained has perished.", "comment": "\u24d1 Is 15:5"}, {"pk": 4047932, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 48, "verse": 37, "text": "Indeed, every head is bald and every beard is chopped short. \u24d2 On every hand is a gash \u24d3 and sackcloth \u24d4 around the waist.", "comment": "\u24d3 Lv 19:28; 21:5; Jr 5:7; 41:5; 47:5
\u24d2 Is 15:2-3; Jr 47:5
\u24d4 Jr 4:8; 6:26; 49:3"}, {"pk": 4047933, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 48, "verse": 38, "text": "On all the rooftops of Moab and in her public squares, everyone is mourning because I have shattered Moab like a jar no one wants.\u201d \u24d5 This is the LORD\u2019s declaration.", "comment": "\u24d5 Jr 22:28"}, {"pk": 4047934, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 48, "verse": 39, "text": "\u201cHow broken it is! They wail! How Moab has turned his back! He is ashamed. Moab will become a laughingstock and a shock to all those around him.\u201d \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Is 16:6-11; Zph 2:9-10"}, {"pk": 4047935, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 48, "verse": 40, "text": "For this is what the LORD says: Look! He will swoop down like an eagle
and spread his wings against Moab. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Dt 28:49; Jr 49:22"}, {"pk": 4047936, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 48, "verse": 41, "text": "The towns have [8] been captured,
and the strongholds seized.
In that day the heart of Moab\u2019s warriors
will be like the heart of a woman with contractions. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Is 13:8; Jr 49:22
[8] Or Kerioth has"}, {"pk": 4047937, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 48, "verse": 42, "text": "Moab will be destroyed as a people
because he has exalted himself against the LORD. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Jr 48:26"}, {"pk": 4047938, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 48, "verse": 43, "text": "Panic, \u24da pit, and trap
await you, resident of Moab. This is the LORD\u2019s declaration.
", "comment": "\u24da Jr 30:5; 49:5"}, {"pk": 4047939, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 48, "verse": 44, "text": "He who flees from the panic will fall in the pit,
and he who climbs from the pit
will be captured in the trap,
for I will bring against Moab
the year of their punishment. \u24db This is the LORD\u2019s declaration. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Is 24:17-18
\u24db Jr 23:12"}, {"pk": 4047940, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 48, "verse": 45, "text": "Those who flee will stand exhausted in Heshbon\u2019s shadow
because fire has come out from Heshbon
and a flame from within Sihon.
It will devour Moab\u2019s forehead
and the skull of the noisemakers.
"}, {"pk": 4047941, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 48, "verse": 46, "text": "Woe to you, Moab!
The people of Chemosh have perished
because your sons have been taken captive
and your daughters have gone into captivity. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Nm 21:28-29"}, {"pk": 4047942, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 48, "verse": 47, "text": "Yet, I will restore the fortunes [9] of Moab in the last days. \u24d0 This is the LORD\u2019s declaration. The judgment on Moab ends here.
", "comment": "\u24d0 Jr 49:6,39
[9] Or will end the captivity"}, {"pk": 4047943, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 49, "verse": 1, "text": "About the Ammonites, \u24d1 this is what the LORD says: Does Israel have no sons?
Is he without an heir?
Why then has Milcom [1] [2] dispossessed Gad \u24d2
and his people settled in their cities?
", "comment": "[1] LXX, Syr, Vg; MT reads Malkam
\u24d2 1Kg 11:5,7,33; Zph 1:5
\u24d1 Gn 19:38; Dt 2:19; 23:3; Jdg 10:6-7; 1Sm 11:11; 12:12; 1Kg 11:5-7,33; 2Kg 24:2; Neh 2:10; Is 11:14; Jr 40:14; Ezk 21:28-32; 25:2-10; Am 1:13-15; Zph 2:8-9
[2] = Molech"}, {"pk": 4047944, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 49, "verse": 2, "text": "Therefore look, the days are coming \u24d3 \u2009\u2014 this is the LORD\u2019s declaration\u2009\u2014 when I will make the shout of battle \u24d4 heard
against Rabbah \u24d5 of the Ammonites.
It will become a desolate mound,
and its surrounding villages will be set on fire.
Israel will dispossess their dispossessors,
says the LORD.
", "comment": "\u24d3 Jr 7:32; 16:14; 19:6; 23:7; 48:12; 51:47,52
\u24d5 Dt 3:11; 2Sm 11:1; 12:26-29; Ezk 25:5; Am 1:14
\u24d4 Jr 4:19"}, {"pk": 4047945, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 49, "verse": 3, "text": "Wail, Heshbon, \u24d6 for Ai is devastated;
cry out, daughters of Rabbah!
Clothe yourselves with sackcloth, \u24d7 and lament;
run back and forth within your walls, [3]
because Milcom will go into exile
together with his priests and officials. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d6 Nm 21:21-25,34; Dt 2:24,30; Jos 12:2; Jdg 11:26; Jr 48:2
\u24d8 Jr 48:7
[3] Or sheep pens
\u24d7 Jr 48:37"}, {"pk": 4047946, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 49, "verse": 4, "text": "Why do you boast about your valleys,
your flowing valley, [4]
you faithless daughter\u2009\u2014
you who trust in your treasures
and say, \u201cWho can attack me?\u201d
", "comment": "[4] Or about your strength, your ebbing strength"}, {"pk": 4047947, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 49, "verse": 5, "text": "Look, I am about to bring terror on you \u24d9 \u2009\u2014 this is the declaration of the Lord GOD of Armies\u2009\u2014 from all those around you.
You will be banished, each person headlong,
with no one to gather up the fugitives.
", "comment": "\u24d9 Jr 48:43-44"}, {"pk": 4047948, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 49, "verse": 6, "text": "But after that, I will restore the fortunes [5] of the Ammonites. \u24da This is the LORD\u2019s declaration.
", "comment": "[5] Or will end the captivity, also in v. 39
\u24da Jr 48:47; 49:39"}, {"pk": 4047949, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 49, "verse": 7, "text": "About Edom, \u24db this is what the LORD of Armies says: Is there no longer wisdom in Teman? \u24dc
Has counsel perished from the prudent?
Has their wisdom rotted away? \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dc Gn 36:15; Ezk 25:13; Am 1:12
\u24dd Ob 8-9
\u24db Gn 25:30; 32:3; 36:1; Nm 20:18-21; 24:18; Jdg 11:17-18; 2Sm 8:14; 2Kg 8:20-22; Ps 60:8; Is 34:5-8"}, {"pk": 4047950, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 49, "verse": 8, "text": "Run! Turn back! Lie low,
residents of Dedan, \u24d0
for I will bring Esau\u2019s calamity on him \u24d1
at the time I punish him. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Jr 6:15; 8:12; Ob 8-13
\u24d0 Gn 25:1-3; Ezk 25:13
\u24d1 Gn 25:25,30; 36:1; Ob 8,18"}, {"pk": 4047951, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 49, "verse": 9, "text": "If grape harvesters came to you,
wouldn\u2019t they leave some gleanings? \u24d3
Were thieves to come in the night,
they would destroy only what they wanted. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ob 5
\u24d3 Dt 24:21"}, {"pk": 4047952, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 49, "verse": 10, "text": "But I will strip Esau bare;
I will uncover his secret places. \u24d5
He will try to hide, \u24d6 but he will be unable.
His descendants will be destroyed
along with his relatives and neighbors.
He will exist no longer. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ob 3
\u24d7 Mal 1:3-4
\u24d5 Jr 23:24; Ob 6"}, {"pk": 4047953, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 49, "verse": 11, "text": "Abandon your fatherless; I will preserve them;
let your widows trust in me. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Dt 10:18; Ps 68:5; Pr 15:25; Jms 1:27"}, {"pk": 4047954, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 49, "verse": 12, "text": "For this is what the LORD says: \u201cIf those who do not deserve to drink the cup must drink it, can you possibly remain unpunished? You will not remain unpunished, for you must drink it too."}, {"pk": 4047955, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 49, "verse": 13, "text": "For by myself I have sworn\u201d \u24d9 \u2009\u2014\u2009this is the LORD\u2019s declaration\u2009\u2014\u2009\u201cBozrah [6] will become a desolation, a disgrace, a ruin, and an example for cursing, and all its surrounding cities will become ruins forever.\u201d \u24da", "comment": "\u24d9 Gn 22:16; 1Sm 3:14; Ps 89:3,35; Is 45:23; 54:9; Jr 22:5; 44:26
\u24da Jr 25:28-29; Am 1:12
[6] = Edom\u2019s capital"}, {"pk": 4047956, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 49, "verse": 14, "text": "I have heard an envoy from the LORD;
a messenger has been sent among the nations:
Assemble yourselves to come against her.
Rise up for war!
"}, {"pk": 4047957, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 49, "verse": 15, "text": "I will certainly make you insignificant among the nations,
despised among humanity.
"}, {"pk": 4047958, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 49, "verse": 16, "text": "As to the terror you cause, [7]
your arrogant heart has deceived you.
You who live in the clefts of the rock, [8]
you who occupy the mountain summit,
though you elevate your nest like the eagles,
even from there I will bring you down. This is the LORD\u2019s declaration. \u24db
", "comment": "[7] Lit Your horror
\u24db Ob 1-4
[8] = Petra"}, {"pk": 4047959, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 49, "verse": 17, "text": "\u201cEdom will become a desolation. Everyone who passes by her will be appalled and scoff because of all her wounds. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Dt 28:37; 2Ch 29:8; 30:7; Jr 5:30; 18:16; 19:8; 25:9,18; 29:18; 42:18; 44:12,22; 50:13; Mc 6:16; Zph 2:15"}, {"pk": 4047960, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 49, "verse": 18, "text": "As when Sodom and Gomorrah were overthrown along with their neighbors,\u201d \u24dd says the LORD, \u201cno one will live there; no human being will stay in it even temporarily. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Jr 49:33; 50:40; Zph 2:9
\u24dd Gn 19:24-25"}, {"pk": 4047961, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 49, "verse": 19, "text": "\u201cLook, it will be like a lion coming from the thickets [9] of the Jordan to the watered grazing land. \u24d1 I will chase Edom away from her land in a flash. I will appoint whoever is chosen for her. For who is like me? \u24d2 Who will issue me a summons? \u24d3 Who is the shepherd who can stand against me?\u201d \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 2Ch 20:6; Jb 41:10
[9] Lit pride
\u24d1 Jr 50:44
\u24d2 Mc 7:18
\u24d3 Jb 9:19; Jr 12:5; 50:44; Zch 11:3"}, {"pk": 4047962, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 49, "verse": 20, "text": "Therefore, hear the plans that the LORD has drawn up against Edom and the strategies he has devised against the people of Teman: \u24d5 The flock\u2019s little lambs will certainly be dragged away, \u24d6 and their grazing land will be made desolate because of them. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d5 Is 14:26; 19:12,17; 23:8; Jr 18:11; 49:30; 50:45; 51:12; Mc 2:3
\u24d6 Jr 15:3; 22:19
\u24d7 Jr 9:10; 23:10; 25:30-38"}, {"pk": 4047963, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 49, "verse": 21, "text": "At the sound of their fall the earth will quake; \u24d8 the sound of her cry will be heard at the Red Sea. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d8 Is 29:6; 64:1; Ezk 26:15; 31:16; 38:19; Mt 28:2; Rv 8:5
\u24d9 Jr 50:40,44-46"}, {"pk": 4047964, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 49, "verse": 22, "text": "Look! It will be like an eagle soaring upward, then swooping down and spreading its wings over Bozrah. In that day the hearts of Edom\u2019s warriors will be like the heart of a woman with contractions. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Jr 48:40-41"}, {"pk": 4047965, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 49, "verse": 23, "text": "About Damascus: \u24db Hamath and Arpad are put to shame, \u24dc
for they have heard a bad report and are agitated,
like [10] the anxious sea that cannot be calmed.
", "comment": "[10] Lit in
\u24db Is 17:1; Am 1:3
\u24dc 2Kg 18:34"}, {"pk": 4047966, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 49, "verse": 24, "text": "Damascus has become weak;
she has turned to run;
panic has gripped her.
Distress and labor pains have seized her
like a woman in labor. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Is 13:8; 42:14; Jr 4:31; 6:24; 22:23; 30:6; 50:43; Mc 4:9-10"}, {"pk": 4047967, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 49, "verse": 25, "text": "How can the city of praise not be abandoned, \u24d0
the town that brings me joy?
", "comment": "\u24d0 Jr 33:9"}, {"pk": 4047968, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 49, "verse": 26, "text": "Therefore, her young men will fall in her public squares;
all the warriors will perish in that day. This is the declaration of the LORD of Armies. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Jr 50:30"}, {"pk": 4047969, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 49, "verse": 27, "text": "I will set fire to the wall of Damascus;
it will consume Ben-hadad\u2019s citadels. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Am 1:4"}, {"pk": 4047970, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 49, "verse": 28, "text": "About Kedar \u24d3 and the kingdoms of Hazor, which King Nebuchadnezzar \u24d4 of Babylon defeated, this is what the LORD says: Rise up, attack Kedar,
and destroy the people of the east!
", "comment": "\u24d4 2Kg 24:11; 25:22; 2Ch 36:6-13
\u24d3 Gn 25:13; Ps 120:5; Is 21:16-17; 60:7; Jr 2:10; Ezk 27:21"}, {"pk": 4047971, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 49, "verse": 29, "text": "They will take their tents and their flocks
along with their tent curtains and all their equipment.
They will take their camels for themselves.
They will call out to them,
\u201cTerror is on every side!\u201d \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 31:13; Jr 6:25; 20:3-4,10"}, {"pk": 4047972, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 49, "verse": 30, "text": "Run! Escape quickly! Lie low,
residents of Hazor\u2009\u2014 this is the LORD\u2019s declaration\u2009\u2014 for King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon
has drawn up a plan against you;
he has devised a strategy against you.
"}, {"pk": 4047973, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 49, "verse": 31, "text": "Rise up, attack a nation at ease,
one living in security. This is the LORD\u2019s declaration. They have no doors, not even a gate bar;
they live alone. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Jdg 18:7-10; Ps 73:12; Is 47:8; Ezk 38:10-11; Zph 2:15; Zch 7:7"}, {"pk": 4047974, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 49, "verse": 32, "text": "Their camels will become plunder,
and their massive herds of cattle will become spoil. \u24d7
I will scatter them to the wind in every direction,
those who clip the hair on their temples;
I will bring calamity on them across all their borders. This is the LORD\u2019s declaration.
", "comment": "\u24d7 Is 10:6; Ezk 25:7; Nah 2:9"}, {"pk": 4047975, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 49, "verse": 33, "text": "Hazor will become a jackals\u2019 den, \u24d8
a desolation forever.
No one will live there;
no human being will stay in it even temporarily. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Jr 49:18; 50:40
\u24d8 Jr 9:11; 10:22; 51:37"}, {"pk": 4047976, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 49, "verse": 34, "text": "This is the word of the LORD that came to the prophet Jeremiah about Elam [11] at the beginning of the reign of King Zedekiah of Judah. \u24da", "comment": "[11] = modern Iran
\u24da Jr 27:12; 28:1; 29:3"}, {"pk": 4047977, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 49, "verse": 35, "text": "This is what the LORD of Armies says: I am about to shatter Elam\u2019s bow, \u24db
the source [12] of their might.
", "comment": "[12] Lit first
\u24db Is 22:6"}, {"pk": 4047978, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 49, "verse": 36, "text": "I will bring the four winds against Elam
from the four corners of the heavens,
and I will scatter them to all these winds.
There will not be a nation
to which Elam\u2019s banished ones will not go.
"}, {"pk": 4047979, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 49, "verse": 37, "text": "I will devastate Elam before their enemies,
before those who intend to take their lives.
I will bring disaster on them,
my burning anger. This is the LORD\u2019s declaration. I will send the sword after them \u24dc
until I finish them off.
", "comment": "\u24dc Jr 9:16"}, {"pk": 4047980, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 49, "verse": 38, "text": "I will set my throne in Elam,
and I will destroy the king and officials from there. This is the LORD\u2019s declaration.
"}, {"pk": 4047981, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 49, "verse": 39, "text": "Yet, in the last days,
I will restore the fortunes of Elam. \u24dd This is the LORD\u2019s declaration.
", "comment": "\u24dd Jr 48:47; 49:6"}, {"pk": 4047982, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 50, "verse": 1, "text": "This is the word the LORD spoke about Babylon, \u24d0 the land of the Chaldeans, through the prophet Jeremiah:", "comment": "\u24d0 Is 13:1"}, {"pk": 4047983, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 50, "verse": 2, "text": "Announce to the nations;
proclaim and raise up a signal flag; \u24d1
proclaim, and hide nothing.
Say, \u201cBabylon is captured;
Bel \u24d2 is put to shame;
Marduk is terrified.\u201d
Her idols are put to shame;
her false gods, devastated.
", "comment": "\u24d2 Is 46:1; Jr 51:44
\u24d1 Ps 60:4; Is 5:26; 18:3"}, {"pk": 4047984, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 50, "verse": 3, "text": "For a nation from the north will attack her; \u24d3
it will make her land desolate.
No one will be living in it\u2009\u2014
both people and animals will escape. [1] \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 135:8; Jr 7:20; 21:6; 32:43; 33:10,12; 36:29; 51:62
\u24d3 Is 41:25; Jr 1:13-15; 6:1,22; 47:2; 50:9,41; 51:48
[1] Lit escape; they will walk"}, {"pk": 4047985, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 50, "verse": 4, "text": "In those days and at that time\u2009\u2014 this is the LORD\u2019s declaration\u2009\u2014 the Israelites and Judeans will come together, \u24d5
weeping as they come,
and will seek the LORD their God. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d5 Is 11:12-13; Jr 3:18; Ezk 37:15-22; Hs 11:1
\u24d6 2Ch 11:16; 15:4; Hs 3:5"}, {"pk": 4047986, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 50, "verse": 5, "text": "They will ask about Zion,
turning their faces to this road.
They will come and join themselves [2] to the LORD
in a permanent covenant \u24d7 that will never be forgotten.
", "comment": "\u24d7 Gn 9:16; 17:7,13,19; Is 55:3; 61:8; Jr 32:40; Ezk 16:60; 37:26
[2] LXX; MT reads Come and join yourselves"}, {"pk": 4047987, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 50, "verse": 6, "text": "My people were lost sheep; \u24d8
their shepherds led them astray, \u24d9
guiding them the wrong way in the mountains. \u24da
They wandered from mountain to hill;
they forgot their resting place.
", "comment": "\u24d9 Jr 23:2,13
\u24d8 Is 53:6
\u24da Ezk 34:6"}, {"pk": 4047988, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 50, "verse": 7, "text": "Whoever found them devoured them.
Their adversaries said, \u201cWe\u2019re not guilty;
instead, they have sinned against the LORD,
their righteous grazing land, \u24db
the hope of their ancestors, \u24dc the LORD.\u201d
", "comment": "\u24db Jr 31:23; 40:2-3
\u24dc Jr 14:8; 17:13"}, {"pk": 4047989, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 50, "verse": 8, "text": "Escape from Babylon; \u24dd
depart from the Chaldeans\u2019 land.
Be like the rams that lead the flock.
", "comment": "\u24dd Jr 51:6; Rv 18:4"}, {"pk": 4047990, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 50, "verse": 9, "text": "For I will soon stir up and bring against Babylon \u24d0
an assembly of great nations from the north country.
They will line up in battle formation against her; \u24d1
from there she will be captured.
Their arrows will be like a skilled [3] warrior
who does not return empty-handed.
", "comment": "\u24d1 Jr 6:23; 50:14,42; 51:27
[3] Some Hb mss, LXX, Syr; other Hb mss read bereaving
\u24d0 Jr 51:1,11,29,35"}, {"pk": 4047991, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 50, "verse": 10, "text": "The Chaldeans will become plunder;
all Babylon\u2019s plunderers will be fully satisfied. This is the LORD\u2019s declaration.
"}, {"pk": 4047992, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 50, "verse": 11, "text": "Because you rejoice,
because you celebrate\u2009\u2014
you who plundered my inheritance\u2009\u2014
because you frolic like a young cow treading grain
and neigh like stallions, \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Jdg 5:22; Jr 8:16; 47:3"}, {"pk": 4047993, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 50, "verse": 12, "text": "your mother \u24d3 will be utterly humiliated;
she who bore you will be put to shame.
Look! She will lag behind all [4] the nations\u2009\u2014
an arid wilderness, a desert. \u24d4
", "comment": "[4] Lit Look! The last of
\u24d4 Jr 51:43
\u24d3 Jr 2:31; 51:47; Hs 2:4-5"}, {"pk": 4047994, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 50, "verse": 13, "text": "Because of the LORD\u2019s wrath,
she will not be inhabited;
she will become a desolation, every bit of her.
Everyone who passes through Babylon
will be appalled
and scoff because of all her wounds. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Dt 28:37; 2Ch 29:8; 30:7; Jr 5:30; 18:16; 19:8; 25:9,18; 29:18; 42:18; 44:12,22; 49:17; Mc 6:16; Zph 2:15"}, {"pk": 4047995, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 50, "verse": 14, "text": "Line up in battle formation around Babylon,
all you archers!
Shoot at her! Do not spare an arrow,
for she has sinned against the LORD.
"}, {"pk": 4047996, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 50, "verse": 15, "text": "Raise a war cry against her on every side!
She has thrown up her hands in surrender;
her defense towers have fallen;
her walls are demolished. \u24d6
Since this is the LORD\u2019s vengeance, \u24d7
take your vengeance on her;
as she has done, do the same to her.
", "comment": "\u24d7 Jr 46:10
\u24d6 Jr 51:58"}, {"pk": 4047997, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 50, "verse": 16, "text": "Cut off the sower from Babylon
as well as him who wields the sickle at harvest time.
Because of the oppressor\u2019s sword, \u24d8
each will turn to his own people, \u24d9
each will flee to his own land.
", "comment": "\u24d9 Is 13:14
\u24d8 Jr 46:16"}, {"pk": 4047998, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 50, "verse": 17, "text": "Israel is a stray lamb, chased by lions. \u24da
The first who devoured him was the king of Assyria;
the last who crushed his bones
was King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db 2Kg 24:10-12; 25:1-7
\u24da Jr 2:15; 4:7"}, {"pk": 4047999, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 50, "verse": 18, "text": "Therefore, this is what the LORD of Armies, the God of Israel, says: I am about to punish the king of Babylon \u24dc and his land just as I punished the king of Assyria.", "comment": "\u24dc Is 10:12"}, {"pk": 4048000, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 50, "verse": 19, "text": "I will return Israel to his grazing land, \u24dd
and he will feed on Carmel and Bashan;
he will be satisfied
in the hill country of Ephraim and of Gilead. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Is 33:9; Mc 7:14; Nah 1:4
\u24dd Jr 22:6; 23:3; 33:12; Ezk 34:14"}, {"pk": 4048001, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 50, "verse": 20, "text": "In those days and at that time\u2009\u2014 this is the LORD\u2019s declaration\u2009\u2014 one will search for Israel\u2019s iniquity,
but there will be none,
and for Judah\u2019s sins,
but they will not be found,
for I will forgive \u24d1 those I leave as a remnant. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Jr 39:10; 52:16; Zph 3:12
\u24d1 Nm 14:20; Jr 31:34; 36:3"}, {"pk": 4048002, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 50, "verse": 21, "text": "Attack the land of Merathaim,
and those living in Pekod.
Put them to the sword;
completely destroy them\u2009\u2014 this is the LORD\u2019s declaration\u2009\u2014 do everything I have commanded you. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 1Kg 9:4; 2Kg 21:8; 2Ch 7:17"}, {"pk": 4048003, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 50, "verse": 22, "text": "The sound of war is in the land \u24d4 \u2009\u2014
a crushing blow!
", "comment": "\u24d4 Jr 51:54-56"}, {"pk": 4048004, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 50, "verse": 23, "text": "How the hammer of the whole earth
is cut down and smashed!
What a horror Babylon has become
among the nations! \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Jr 51:41"}, {"pk": 4048005, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 50, "verse": 24, "text": "Babylon, I laid a trap for you, and you were caught, \u24d6
but you did not even know it.
You were found and captured
because you pitted yourself against the LORD.
", "comment": "\u24d6 Jr 51:31; Dn 5:30-31"}, {"pk": 4048006, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 50, "verse": 25, "text": "The LORD opened his armory
and brought out his weapons of wrath, \u24d7
because it is a task of the Lord GOD of Armies
in the land of the Chaldeans.
", "comment": "\u24d7 Is 13:5"}, {"pk": 4048007, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 50, "verse": 26, "text": "Come against her from the most distant places. [5]
Open her granaries;
pile her up like mounds of grain
and completely destroy her.
Leave her no survivors.
", "comment": "[5] Lit from the end"}, {"pk": 4048008, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 50, "verse": 27, "text": "Put all her young bulls to the sword;
let them go down to the slaughter.
Woe to them because their day has come,
the time of their punishment. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Is 10:3; Jr 46:21; Ezk 21:25,29; Hs 5:9; Mc 7:4; 2Pt 2:9"}, {"pk": 4048009, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 50, "verse": 28, "text": "There is a voice of fugitives and refugees
from the land of Babylon.
The voice announces in Zion the vengeance of the LORD our God,
the vengeance for his temple. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 2Kg 18:16; 23:4; 24:13; Jr 51:11"}, {"pk": 4048010, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 50, "verse": 29, "text": "Summon the archers to Babylon,
all who string the bow;
camp all around her; let none escape.
Repay her according to her deeds; \u24da
just as she has done, do the same to her,
for she has acted arrogantly against the LORD,
against the Holy One of Israel. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 71:22; Is 1:4; 37:23; Jr 51:5
\u24da Ps 28:4; Pr 24:12,29; Jr 25:14; 50:29; 51:24; Lm 3:64"}, {"pk": 4048011, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 50, "verse": 30, "text": "Therefore, her young men will fall
in her public squares;
all the warriors will perish in that day. This is the LORD\u2019s declaration. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Jr 49:26"}, {"pk": 4048012, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 50, "verse": 31, "text": "Look, I am against you, you arrogant one\u2009\u2014 this is the declaration of the Lord GOD of Armies\u2009\u2014 for your day has come,
the time when I will punish you.
"}, {"pk": 4048013, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 50, "verse": 32, "text": "The arrogant will stumble and fall \u24dd
with no one to pick him up.
I will set fire to his cities,
and it will consume everything around him. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Jr 21:14
\u24dd Ps 27:2; Pr 24:16-17; Is 3:8; 8:15; 31:3"}, {"pk": 4048014, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 50, "verse": 33, "text": "This is what the LORD of Armies says: Israelites and Judeans alike have been oppressed.
All their captors hold them fast; \u24d1
they refuse to release them.
", "comment": "\u24d1 2Ch 28:11; 30:9; Is 14:17; 61:1; Jr 13:17"}, {"pk": 4048015, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 50, "verse": 34, "text": "Their Redeemer is strong;
the LORD of Armies is his name.
He will fervently champion their cause \u24d2
so that he might bring rest to the earth
but turmoil to those who live in Babylon. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d2 1Sm 24:15; Pr 23:11; Is 47:4; Jr 51:36
\u24d3 Mc 4:10"}, {"pk": 4048016, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 50, "verse": 35, "text": "A sword is over the Chaldeans\u2009\u2014 this is the LORD\u2019s declaration\u2009\u2014 against those who live in Babylon,
against her officials, and against her sages.
"}, {"pk": 4048017, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 50, "verse": 36, "text": "A sword is against the diviners,
and they will act foolishly.
A sword is against her heroic warriors,
and they will be terrified.
"}, {"pk": 4048018, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 50, "verse": 37, "text": "A sword is against his horses and chariots
and against all the foreigners among them, \u24d4
and they will be like women. \u24d5
A sword is against her treasuries,
and they will be plundered.
", "comment": "\u24d5 Jr 51:30
\u24d4 Ex 12:38; Neh 13:1-3; Jr 25:20"}, {"pk": 4048019, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 50, "verse": 38, "text": "A drought will come on her waters,
and they will be dried up.
For it is a land of carved images,
and they go mad because of terrifying things. [6] \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ex 15:16; 23:27; Jb 20:25
[6] Or of dreaded gods"}, {"pk": 4048020, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 50, "verse": 39, "text": "Therefore, desert creatures [7] will live with hyenas,
and ostriches will also live in her.
It will never again be inhabited
or lived in through all generations. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Is 13:20-21; 34:13-14
[7] Or desert demons"}, {"pk": 4048021, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 50, "verse": 40, "text": "Just as God demolished Sodom and Gomorrah
and their neighboring towns \u24d8 \u2009\u2014 this is the LORD\u2019s declaration\u2009\u2014 so no one will live there;
no human being will stay in it even temporarily
as a temporary resident. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d8 Gn 19:24-25
\u24d9 Jr 49:18-21,33"}, {"pk": 4048022, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 50, "verse": 41, "text": "Look! A people comes from the north. \u24da
A great nation and many kings will be stirred up
from the remote regions of the earth. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Jr 6:22; 25:32; 31:8
\u24da Jr 6:22-24; 49:24"}, {"pk": 4048023, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 50, "verse": 42, "text": "They grasp bow and javelin.
They are cruel and show no mercy.
Their voice roars like the sea, \u24dc
and they ride on horses,
lined up like men in battle formation
against you, Daughter Babylon.
", "comment": "\u24dc Is 5:30; 17:12"}, {"pk": 4048024, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 50, "verse": 43, "text": "The king of Babylon has heard about them;
his hands have become weak.
Distress has seized him\u2009\u2014
pain, like a woman in labor. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 48:6; Is 13:8; 21:3; 42:14; Jr 4:31; 6:24; 13:21; 22:23; 30:6; 49:24; Mc 4:9-10; 1Th 5:3"}, {"pk": 4048025, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 50, "verse": 44, "text": "\u201cLook, it will be like a lion coming from the thickets [8] \u24d0 of the Jordan to the watered grazing land. I will chase Babylon [9] away from her land in a flash. I will appoint whoever is chosen for her. For who is like me? Who will issue me a summons? Who is the shepherd who can stand against me?\u201d", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 10:9; 17:12; Is 5:29; Jr 2:15; 5:6; 12:5; 25:38; 50:17; Zch 11:3
[8] Lit pride
[9] Lit them"}, {"pk": 4048026, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 50, "verse": 45, "text": "Therefore, hear the plans that the LORD has drawn up against Babylon and the strategies he has devised against the land of the Chaldeans: \u24d1 Certainly the flock\u2019s little lambs will be dragged away; certainly the grazing land will be made desolate because of them.", "comment": "\u24d1 Jr 51:29"}, {"pk": 4048027, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 50, "verse": 46, "text": "At the sound of Babylon\u2019s conquest the earth will quake; a cry will be heard among the nations. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Jr 49:19-21"}, {"pk": 4048028, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 51, "verse": 1, "text": "This is what the LORD says: I am about to rouse the spirit of a destroyer [1] against Babylon \u24d3
and against the population of Leb-qamai. [2] [3]
", "comment": "[3] = Chaldeans
[1] Or to stir up a destructive wind
\u24d3 Jr 4:11-12; 50:9
[2] Lit heart of my adversaries"}, {"pk": 4048029, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 51, "verse": 2, "text": "I will send strangers to Babylon
who will scatter her and strip her land bare, \u24d4
for they will come against her
from every side in the day of disaster.
", "comment": "\u24d4 Jr 15:7; Mt 3:12"}, {"pk": 4048030, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 51, "verse": 3, "text": "Don\u2019t let the archer string his bow;
don\u2019t let him put on [4] his armor. \u24d5
Don\u2019t spare her young men;
completely destroy her entire army!
", "comment": "[4] Hb obscure
\u24d5 Jb 41:13; Jr 46:4"}, {"pk": 4048031, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 51, "verse": 4, "text": "Those who were slain will fall in the land of the Chaldeans,
those who were pierced through, in her streets. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Jr 51:47,52"}, {"pk": 4048032, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 51, "verse": 5, "text": "For Israel and Judah are not left widowed
by their God, the LORD of Armies,
though their land is full of guilt
against the Holy One of Israel. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 78:41; Is 37:23; Jr 50:29"}, {"pk": 4048033, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 51, "verse": 6, "text": "Leave Babylon; \u24d8
save your lives, each of you! \u24d9
Don\u2019t perish because of her guilt.
For this is the time of the LORD\u2019s vengeance\u2009\u2014
he will pay her what she deserves. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24d9 Jr 48:6; 51:45
\u24d8 Jr 50:8; Rv 18:4
\u24da Ps 28:4; 137:8; Is 66:6"}, {"pk": 4048034, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 51, "verse": 7, "text": "Babylon was a gold cup in the LORD\u2019s hand, \u24db
making the whole earth drunk.
The nations drank her wine; \u24dc
therefore, the nations go mad. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Jr 25:16
\u24db Rv 17:4
\u24dc Rv 14:8; 18:3"}, {"pk": 4048035, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 51, "verse": 8, "text": "Suddenly Babylon fell and was shattered.
Wail for her;
get balm \u24d0 for her wound\u2009\u2014
perhaps she can be healed.
", "comment": "\u24d0 Jr 8:22; 46:11"}, {"pk": 4048036, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 51, "verse": 9, "text": "We tried to heal Babylon,
but she could not be healed.
Abandon her!
Let each of us go to his own land, \u24d1
for her judgment extends to the sky
and reaches as far as the clouds. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d1 Is 13:14
\u24d2 Rv 18:5"}, {"pk": 4048037, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 51, "verse": 10, "text": "The LORD has brought about our vindication; \u24d3
come, let\u2019s tell in Zion
what the LORD our God has accomplished. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 37:6
\u24d4 Jr 50:28"}, {"pk": 4048038, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 51, "verse": 11, "text": "Sharpen the arrows! \u24d5
Fill the quivers! [5]
The LORD has roused the spirit
of the kings of the Medes
because his plan is aimed at Babylon
to destroy her,
for it is the LORD\u2019s vengeance,
vengeance for his temple. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Jr 50:28
\u24d5 Is 5:28; Jr 50:9,14,29; 51:3
[5] Or Grasp the shields!"}, {"pk": 4048039, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 51, "verse": 12, "text": "Raise up a signal flag \u24d7
against the walls of Babylon;
fortify the watch post;
set the watchmen in place;
prepare the ambush.
For the LORD has both planned and accomplished
what he has threatened
against those who live in Babylon. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Is 14:26; 19:12,17; 23:8; Jr 18:11; 49:20,30; 50:45; Mc 2:3
\u24d7 Ps 60:4; Is 5:26; 18:3"}, {"pk": 4048040, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 51, "verse": 13, "text": "You who reside by abundant water, \u24d9
rich in treasures,
your end has come,
your life thread is cut.
", "comment": "\u24d9 Rv 17:1"}, {"pk": 4048041, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 51, "verse": 14, "text": "The LORD of Armies has sworn by himself: I will fill you up with men as with locusts,
and they will sing the victory song over you.
"}, {"pk": 4048042, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 51, "verse": 15, "text": "He made the earth by his power,
established the world \u24da by his wisdom, \u24db
and spread out the heavens by his understanding. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24db Pr 3:19-20; 8:22-29
\u24da Jb 38:4; Ps 93:1; 96:10
\u24dc Jb 9:8; Ps 104:2; Is 45:12"}, {"pk": 4048043, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 51, "verse": 16, "text": "When he thunders, [6]
the waters in the heavens are tumultuous, \u24dd
and he causes the clouds
to rise from the ends of the earth.
He makes lightning for the rain
and brings the wind from his storehouses. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24dd Jr 5:22; 31:35
[6] Lit At his giving of the voice
\u24d0 Jb 38:25-30,34-38; Ps 135:7"}, {"pk": 4048044, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 51, "verse": 17, "text": "Everyone is stupid and ignorant.
Every goldsmith is put to shame by his carved image, \u24d1
for his cast images are a lie; \u24d2
there is no breath in them. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d2 Is 41:29
\u24d1 Is 40:18-31; 46:1-7
\u24d3 Hab 2:19"}, {"pk": 4048045, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 51, "verse": 18, "text": "They are worthless, \u24d4 a work to be mocked.
At the time of their punishment they will be destroyed. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d4 Jr 10:3,8
\u24d5 Jr 6:15; 10:15; 49:8"}, {"pk": 4048046, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 51, "verse": 19, "text": "Jacob\u2019s Portion [7] is not like these
because he is the one who formed all things. \u24d6
Israel is the tribe of his inheritance; \u24d7
the LORD of Armies is his name. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d7 Dt 4:20; 32:8-9; Ps 74:2; 78:71; Is 63:17; Mc 7:18; Eph 1:18
[7] = The LORD
\u24d6 Gn 2:7-8,19; Ps 95:5; Is 43:1
\u24d8 Jr 10:12-16"}, {"pk": 4048047, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 51, "verse": 20, "text": "You are my war club,
my weapons of war.
With you I will smash nations;
with you I will bring kingdoms to ruin.
"}, {"pk": 4048048, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 51, "verse": 21, "text": "With you I will smash the horse and its rider;
with you I will smash the chariot and its rider.
"}, {"pk": 4048049, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 51, "verse": 22, "text": "With you I will smash man and woman; \u24d9
with you I will smash the old man and the youth;
with you I will smash the young man and the young woman.
", "comment": "\u24d9 2Ch 36:17; Is 13:15-18"}, {"pk": 4048050, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 51, "verse": 23, "text": "With you I will smash the shepherd and his flock;
with you I will smash the farmer and his ox-team. [8]
With you I will smash governors and officials.
", "comment": "[8] Lit yoke"}, {"pk": 4048051, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 51, "verse": 24, "text": "\u201cBefore your very eyes, I will repay Babylon and all the residents of Chaldea for all their evil they have done in Zion.\u201d \u24da This is the LORD\u2019s declaration.", "comment": "\u24da 2Sm 12:11; Is 1:7; Jr 16:9; 20:4; 29:21; 39:16; 50:15,29"}, {"pk": 4048052, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 51, "verse": 25, "text": "Look, I am against you, devastating mountain. This is the LORD\u2019s declaration. You devastate the whole earth.
I will stretch out my hand against you, \u24db
roll you down from the cliffs,
and turn you into a charred mountain.
", "comment": "\u24db Jr 15:6; Ezk 6:14; 25:7"}, {"pk": 4048053, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 51, "verse": 26, "text": "No one will be able to retrieve a cornerstone
or a foundation stone from you,
because you will become desolate forever. This is the LORD\u2019s declaration.
"}, {"pk": 4048054, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 51, "verse": 27, "text": "Raise a signal flag \u24dc in the land;
blow a ram\u2019s horn among the nations; \u24dd
set apart the nations against her. \u24d0
Summon kingdoms against her\u2009\u2014
Ararat, Minni, and Ashkenaz.
Appoint a marshal against her;
bring up horses like a swarm [9] of locusts.
", "comment": "\u24dd Jr 4:5; 6:1
\u24dc Ps 60:4; Is 5:26; 18:3
\u24d0 Jr 6:4; 22:7; 50:9
[9] Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4048055, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 51, "verse": 28, "text": "Set apart the nations for battle against her\u2009\u2014
the kings of Media,
her governors and all her officials,
and all the lands they rule.
"}, {"pk": 4048056, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 51, "verse": 29, "text": "The earth quakes \u24d1 and trembles
because the LORD\u2019s intentions against Babylon stand:
to make the land of Babylon a desolation, without inhabitant.
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 18:7; Is 13:13; Jr 50:46"}, {"pk": 4048057, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 51, "verse": 30, "text": "Babylon\u2019s warriors have stopped fighting; \u24d2
they sit in their strongholds.
Their might is exhausted;
they have become like women.
Babylon\u2019s homes have been set ablaze,
her gate bars are shattered. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d2 Jr 50:37
\u24d3 Lm 2:9; Nah 3:13"}, {"pk": 4048058, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 51, "verse": 31, "text": "Messenger races to meet messenger, \u24d4
and herald to meet herald,
to announce to the king of Babylon
that his city has been captured
from end to end. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d4 2Ch 30:6
\u24d5 Jr 50:24"}, {"pk": 4048059, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 51, "verse": 32, "text": "The fords have been seized, \u24d6
the marshes set on fire,
and the fighting men are terrified.
", "comment": "\u24d6 Jdg 12:5"}, {"pk": 4048060, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 51, "verse": 33, "text": "For this is what the LORD of Armies, the God of Israel, says: Daughter Babylon is like a threshing floor
at the time it is trampled. \u24d7
In just a little while her harvest time will come. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d7 Is 21:10
\u24d8 Is 17:5; Jl 3:13; Rv 14:15"}, {"pk": 4048061, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 51, "verse": 34, "text": "\u201cKing Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon has devoured me;
he has crushed me.
He has set me aside like an empty dish;
he has swallowed me like a sea monster; \u24d9
he filled his belly with my delicacies;
he has vomited me out. [10]
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 74:13; Is 27:1; Ezk 29:3
[10] Lit has rinsed me off"}, {"pk": 4048062, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 51, "verse": 35, "text": "Let the violence done to me and my family be done to Babylon,\u201d
says the inhabitant of Zion.
\u201cLet my blood be on the inhabitants of Chaldea,\u201d
says Jerusalem.
"}, {"pk": 4048063, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 51, "verse": 36, "text": "Therefore, this is what the LORD says: I am about to champion your cause \u24da
and take vengeance on your behalf;
I will dry up her sea \u24db
and make her fountain run dry.
", "comment": "\u24da 1Sm 24:15; Pr 23:11; Jr 50:34
\u24db Ex 14:16\u201415:21"}, {"pk": 4048064, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 51, "verse": 37, "text": "Babylon will become a heap of rubble,
a jackals\u2019 den,
a desolation and an object of scorn, \u24dc
without inhabitant. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dc 2Ch 29:8; Jr 18:16; 19:8
\u24dd Jr 4:7; 9:11; 33:10; 34:22; 44:2,22; 46:19; 48:9; 49:33"}, {"pk": 4048065, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 51, "verse": 38, "text": "They will roar together like young lions;
they will growl like lion cubs.
"}, {"pk": 4048066, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 51, "verse": 39, "text": "While they are flushed with heat, I will serve them a feast,
and I will make them drunk so that they celebrate. [11] \u24d0
Then they will fall asleep forever
and never wake up. This is the LORD\u2019s declaration.
", "comment": "\u24d0 Jr 51:57
[11] LXX reads pass out"}, {"pk": 4048067, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 51, "verse": 40, "text": "I will bring them down like lambs to the slaughter,
like rams together with male goats. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Is 34:6; Ezk 39:18"}, {"pk": 4048068, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 51, "verse": 41, "text": "How Sheshach [12] \u24d2 has been captured, \u24d3
the praise \u24d4 of the whole earth seized.
What a horror Babylon has become
among the nations! \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d4 Jr 33:9; 49:25
[12] = Babylon
\u24d2 Jr 25:26
\u24d3 Jr 25:26
\u24d5 Jr 50:23"}, {"pk": 4048069, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 51, "verse": 42, "text": "The sea has risen over Babylon; \u24d6
she is covered with its tumultuous waves.
", "comment": "\u24d6 Is 8:7-8"}, {"pk": 4048070, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 51, "verse": 43, "text": "Her cities have become a desolation, \u24d7
an arid desert,
a land where no one lives,
where no human being even passes through.
", "comment": "\u24d7 Jr 50:12"}, {"pk": 4048071, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 51, "verse": 44, "text": "I will punish Bel \u24d8 in Babylon.
I will make him vomit what he swallowed. \u24d9
The nations will no longer stream to him; \u24da
even Babylon\u2019s wall will fall.
", "comment": "\u24d9 Jb 20:15
\u24d8 Is 46:1; Jr 50:2
\u24da Is 2:2; Mc 4:1"}, {"pk": 4048072, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 51, "verse": 45, "text": "Come out from among her, my people! \u24db
Save your lives, each of you, \u24dc
from the LORD\u2019s burning anger.
", "comment": "\u24db Jr 51:6
\u24dc Jr 48:6; 51:6"}, {"pk": 4048073, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 51, "verse": 46, "text": "May you not become cowardly and fearful
when the report is proclaimed in the land,
for the report will come one year,
and then another the next year.
There will be violence in the land
with ruler against ruler.
"}, {"pk": 4048074, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 51, "verse": 47, "text": "Therefore, look, the days are coming \u24dd
when I will punish Babylon\u2019s carved images. \u24d0
Her entire land will suffer shame,
and all her slain will lie fallen within her. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24dd Jr 7:32; 16:14; 19:6; 23:7; 48:12; 49:2; 51:52
\u24d0 Jr 50:2
\u24d1 Jr 50:12"}, {"pk": 4048075, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 51, "verse": 48, "text": "Heaven and earth and everything in them
will shout for joy \u24d2 over Babylon
because the destroyers from the north \u24d3
will come against her. This is the LORD\u2019s declaration.
", "comment": "\u24d2 Is 44:23; 49:13
\u24d3 Is 41:25; Jr 4:6,20; 6:1; 15:12; 47:2; 50:3,9,41"}, {"pk": 4048076, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 51, "verse": 49, "text": "Babylon must fall because of the slain of Israel,
even as the slain of the whole earth fell
because of Babylon.
"}, {"pk": 4048077, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 51, "verse": 50, "text": "You who have escaped the sword, \u24d4
go and do not stand still!
Remember the LORD from far away,
and let Jerusalem come to your mind.
", "comment": "\u24d4 Jr 44:28"}, {"pk": 4048078, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 51, "verse": 51, "text": "We are ashamed
because we have heard insults. \u24d5
Humiliation covers our faces
because foreigners have entered
the holy places of the LORD\u2019s temple. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Lm 1:10
\u24d5 Ps 44:15"}, {"pk": 4048079, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 51, "verse": 52, "text": "Therefore, look, the days are coming\u2009\u2014 this is the LORD\u2019s declaration\u2009\u2014 when I will punish her carved images,
and the wounded will groan
throughout her land.
"}, {"pk": 4048080, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 51, "verse": 53, "text": "Even if Babylon should ascend to the heavens \u24d7
and fortify her tall fortresses,
destroyers will come against her from me. This is the LORD\u2019s declaration.
", "comment": "\u24d7 Gn 11:4; Is 14:12-14; Jr 49:16"}, {"pk": 4048081, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 51, "verse": 54, "text": "The sound of a cry from Babylon! \u24d8
The sound of terrible destruction \u24d9
from the land of the Chaldeans!
", "comment": "\u24d8 Jr 50:22
\u24d9 Jr 4:6; 6:1; 14:17; 48:3; Zph 1:10"}, {"pk": 4048082, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 51, "verse": 55, "text": "For the LORD is going to devastate Babylon;
he will silence her mighty voice.
Their waves roar like a huge torrent;
the tumult of their voice resounds,
"}, {"pk": 4048083, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 51, "verse": 56, "text": "for a destroyer is coming against her,
against Babylon.
Her warriors will be captured,
their bows shattered,
for the LORD is a God of retribution;
he will certainly repay.
"}, {"pk": 4048084, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 51, "verse": 57, "text": "I will make her princes and sages drunk,
along with her governors, officials, and warriors.
Then they will fall asleep forever
and never wake up. \u24da This is the King\u2019s declaration; the LORD of Armies is his name. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24da Jr 51:39
\u24db Jr 46:18; 48:15"}, {"pk": 4048085, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 51, "verse": 58, "text": "This is what the LORD of Armies says: Babylon\u2019s thick walls will be totally demolished, \u24dc
and her high gates set ablaze.
The peoples will have labored for nothing; \u24dd
the nations will weary themselves only to feed the fire.
", "comment": "\u24dc Jr 50:15
\u24dd Hab 2:13"}, {"pk": 4048086, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 51, "verse": 59, "text": "This is what the prophet Jeremiah commanded Seraiah son of Neriah son of Mahseiah, \u24d0 the quartermaster, when he went to Babylon with King Zedekiah of Judah in the fourth year of Zedekiah\u2019s reign.", "comment": "\u24d0 Jr 32:12"}, {"pk": 4048087, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 51, "verse": 60, "text": "Jeremiah wrote on one scroll about all the disaster that would come to Babylon; \u24d1 all these words were written against Babylon.", "comment": "\u24d1 Jr 36:2"}, {"pk": 4048088, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 51, "verse": 61, "text": "Jeremiah told Seraiah, \u201cWhen you get to Babylon, see that you read all these words aloud."}, {"pk": 4048089, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 51, "verse": 62, "text": "Say, \u2018LORD, you have threatened to cut off \u24d2 this place so that no one will live in it\u2009\u2014\u2009people or animals. \u24d3 Indeed, it will remain desolate forever.\u2019", "comment": "\u24d2 1Sm 20:15; Ps 109:13; Is 10:7; Jr 9:21; 44:11; 47:4; Ob 14
\u24d3 Ps 135:8; Jr 7:20; 21:6; 32:43; 33:10,12; 36:29; 50:3"}, {"pk": 4048090, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 51, "verse": 63, "text": "When you have finished reading this scroll, tie a stone to it and throw it into the middle of the Euphrates River. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Jr 19:10-11; Rv 18:21"}, {"pk": 4048091, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 51, "verse": 64, "text": "Then say, \u2018In the same way, Babylon will sink and never rise again because of the disaster I am bringing on her. They will grow weary.\u2019\u201d The words of Jeremiah end here."}, {"pk": 4048092, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 52, "verse": 1, "text": "Zedekiah was twenty-one years old when he became king, and he reigned eleven years in Jerusalem. His mother\u2019s name was Hamutal daughter of Jeremiah; she was from Libnah."}, {"pk": 4048093, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 52, "verse": 2, "text": "Zedekiah did what was evil in the LORD\u2019s sight just as Jehoiakim had done. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 2Kg 23:34\u201424:6; 2Ch 36:4-8"}, {"pk": 4048094, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 52, "verse": 3, "text": "Because of the LORD\u2019s anger, it came to the point in Jerusalem and Judah that he finally banished them from his presence. Then Zedekiah rebelled against the king of Babylon. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 2Kg 24:18-20; 2Ch 36:11-13"}, {"pk": 4048095, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 52, "verse": 4, "text": "In the ninth year of Zedekiah\u2019s reign, on the tenth day of the tenth month, King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon advanced against Jerusalem with his entire army. They laid siege to the city and built a siege wall against it all around."}, {"pk": 4048096, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 52, "verse": 5, "text": "The city was under siege until King Zedekiah\u2019s eleventh year."}, {"pk": 4048097, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 52, "verse": 6, "text": "By the ninth day of the fourth month the famine was so severe in the city that the common people had no food."}, {"pk": 4048098, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 52, "verse": 7, "text": "Then the city was broken into, and all the warriors fled. They left the city at night by way of the city gate between the two walls near the king\u2019s garden, though the Chaldeans surrounded the city. They made their way along the route to the Arabah. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Dt 2:8"}, {"pk": 4048099, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 52, "verse": 8, "text": "The Chaldean army pursued the king and overtook Zedekiah in the plains of Jericho. Zedekiah\u2019s entire army left him and scattered."}, {"pk": 4048100, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 52, "verse": 9, "text": "The Chaldeans seized the king and brought him to the king of Babylon at Riblah in the land of Hamath, and he passed sentence on him."}, {"pk": 4048101, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 52, "verse": 10, "text": "At Riblah the king of Babylon slaughtered Zedekiah\u2019s sons before his eyes, and he also slaughtered the Judean commanders."}, {"pk": 4048102, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 52, "verse": 11, "text": "Then he blinded Zedekiah and bound him with bronze chains. The king of Babylon brought Zedekiah to Babylon, where he kept him in custody [1] until his dying day. \u24d8", "comment": "[1] Lit in a house of guards
\u24d8 2Kg 25:1-7; Jr 39:1-7"}, {"pk": 4048103, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 52, "verse": 12, "text": "On the tenth day of the fifth month\u2009\u2014\u2009which was the nineteenth year of King Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon\u2009\u2014\u2009Nebuzaradan, the captain of the guards, entered Jerusalem as the representative of [2] the king of Babylon.", "comment": "[2] Lit Jerusalem; he stood before"}, {"pk": 4048104, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 52, "verse": 13, "text": "He burned the LORD\u2019s temple, the king\u2019s palace, all the houses of Jerusalem; he burned down all the great houses."}, {"pk": 4048105, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 52, "verse": 14, "text": "The whole Chaldean army with the captain of the guards tore down all the walls surrounding Jerusalem. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 2Ch 36:19"}, {"pk": 4048106, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 52, "verse": 15, "text": "Nebuzaradan, the captain of the guards, deported some of the poorest of the people, as well as the rest of the people who remained in the city, the deserters who had defected to the king of Babylon, and the rest of the craftsmen."}, {"pk": 4048107, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 52, "verse": 16, "text": "But Nebuzaradan, the captain of the guards, left some of the poorest of the land to be vinedressers and farmers. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da 2Kg 25:8-12; Jr 39:8-10"}, {"pk": 4048108, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 52, "verse": 17, "text": "Now the Chaldeans broke into pieces the bronze pillars for the LORD\u2019s temple and the water carts and the bronze basin [3] that were in the LORD\u2019s temple, \u24db and they carried all the bronze to Babylon.", "comment": "\u24db 1Kg 7:23,27
[3] Lit sea"}, {"pk": 4048109, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 52, "verse": 18, "text": "They also took the pots, shovels, wick trimmers, sprinkling basins, dishes, and all the bronze articles used in the temple service."}, {"pk": 4048110, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 52, "verse": 19, "text": "The captain of the guards took away the bowls, firepans, sprinkling basins, pots, lampstands, pans, and drink offering bowls \u24dc \u2009\u2014\u2009whatever was gold or silver.", "comment": "\u24dc Ex 25:29; 37:16; Nm 4:7"}, {"pk": 4048111, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 52, "verse": 20, "text": "As for the two pillars, the one basin, with the twelve bronze oxen under it, and the water carts [4] that King Solomon had made for the LORD\u2019s temple, the weight of the bronze of all these articles was beyond measure.", "comment": "[4] LXX, Syr; MT reads oxen under the water carts"}, {"pk": 4048112, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 52, "verse": 21, "text": "One pillar was 27 feet [5] tall, had a circumference of 18 feet, [6] was hollow\u2009\u2014\u2009four fingers thick\u2009\u2014\u2009", "comment": "[5] Lit 18 cubits
[6] Lit 12 cubits"}, {"pk": 4048113, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 52, "verse": 22, "text": "and had a bronze capital on top of it. \u24dd One capital, encircled by bronze grating and pomegranates, stood 7\u00bd feet [7] high. The second pillar was the same, with pomegranates.", "comment": "[7] Lit five cubits
\u24dd 1Kg 7:16-20,41-42; 2Ch 4:12-13"}, {"pk": 4048114, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 52, "verse": 23, "text": "Each capital had ninety-six pomegranates all around it. All the pomegranates around the grating numbered one hundred."}, {"pk": 4048115, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 52, "verse": 24, "text": "The captain of the guards also took away Seraiah the chief priest, Zephaniah the priest of the second rank, and the three doorkeepers."}, {"pk": 4048116, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 52, "verse": 25, "text": "From the city he took a court official [8] who had been appointed over the warriors; seven trusted royal aides [9] found in the city; the secretary of the commander of the army, who enlisted the people of the land for military duty; and sixty men from the common people [10] who were found within the city.", "comment": "[9] Lit seven men who look on the king\u2019s face
[8] Or a eunuch
[10] Lit the people of the land"}, {"pk": 4048117, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 52, "verse": 26, "text": "Nebuzaradan, the captain of the guards, took them and brought them to the king of Babylon at Riblah."}, {"pk": 4048118, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 52, "verse": 27, "text": "The king of Babylon put them to death at Riblah in the land of Hamath. So Judah went into exile from its land. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 2Kg 25:13-21"}, {"pk": 4048119, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 52, "verse": 28, "text": "These are the people Nebuchadnezzar deported: \u24d1 in the seventh year, 3,023 Jews;", "comment": "\u24d1 2Kg 24:12-16"}, {"pk": 4048120, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 52, "verse": 29, "text": "in his eighteenth year, [11] 832 people from Jerusalem;", "comment": "[11] Some Hb mss, Syr add he deported"}, {"pk": 4048121, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 52, "verse": 30, "text": "in Nebuchadnezzar\u2019s twenty-third year, Nebuzaradan, the captain of the guards, deported 745 Jews. Altogether, 4,600 people were deported."}, {"pk": 4048122, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 52, "verse": 31, "text": "On the twenty-fifth day of the twelfth month of the thirty-seventh year of the exile of Judah\u2019s King Jehoiachin, King Evil-merodach of Babylon, in the first year of his reign, pardoned King Jehoiachin of Judah and released him from prison."}, {"pk": 4048123, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 52, "verse": 32, "text": "He spoke kindly to him and set his throne above the thrones of the kings who were with him in Babylon."}, {"pk": 4048124, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 52, "verse": 33, "text": "So Jehoiachin changed his prison clothes, and he dined regularly in the presence of the king of Babylon for the rest of his life."}, {"pk": 4048125, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 24, "chapter": 52, "verse": 34, "text": "As for his allowance, a regular allowance was given to him by the king of Babylon, a portion for each day until the day of his death, for the rest of his life. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 2Kg 25:27-30"}, {"pk": 4048126, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 1, "verse": 1, "text": "How [1] she sits alone, \u24d3
the city \u24d4 once crowded with people!
She who was great among the nations
has become like a widow. \u24d5
The princess among the provinces
has been put to forced labor.
", "comment": "\u24d4 Lm 1:17
[1] The stanzas in Lm 1\u20134 form an acrostic.
\u24d3 Lm 3:28
\u24d5 Ex 22:22; Dt 10:18; 24:19-21; Is 1:17; 47:8-9"}, {"pk": 4048127, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 1, "verse": 2, "text": "She weeps bitterly during the night, \u24d6
with tears on her cheeks.
There is no one to offer her comfort,
not one from all her lovers. [2] \u24d7
All her friends have betrayed her;
they have become her enemies.
", "comment": "[2] = Jerusalem\u2019s political allies
\u24d6 Ps 6:6
\u24d7 Jr 3:1; 22:20-22"}, {"pk": 4048128, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 1, "verse": 3, "text": "Judah has gone into exile
following [3] affliction and harsh slavery;
she lives among the nations
but finds no place to rest. \u24d8
All her pursuers have overtaken her
in narrow places.
", "comment": "[3] Or because of
\u24d8 Dt 28:65; Ps 116:7"}, {"pk": 4048129, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 1, "verse": 4, "text": "The roads to Zion \u24d9 mourn,
for no one comes to the appointed festivals. \u24da
All her gates are deserted;
her priests groan,
her young women grieve,
and she herself is bitter.
", "comment": "\u24d9 2Sm 5:7; Ps 20:2; Jr 51:35
\u24da Dt 16:16; 2Ch 8:13; Ps 84:5; Is 1:11-17"}, {"pk": 4048130, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 1, "verse": 5, "text": "Her adversaries have become her masters; \u24db
her enemies are at ease, \u24dc
for the LORD has made her suffer
because of her many transgressions.
Her children have gone away
as captives before the adversary.
", "comment": "\u24db Dt 28:13,44
\u24dc Jb 3:26; 12:6; Jr 12:1"}, {"pk": 4048131, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 1, "verse": 6, "text": "All the splendor \u24dd has vanished
from Daughter Zion. \u24d0
Her leaders are like stags
that find no pasture;
they stumble away exhausted
before the hunter. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24dd Ezk 27:10
\u24d0 Lm 2:1,4,8; 4:22
\u24d1 Jr 39:4-7"}, {"pk": 4048132, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 1, "verse": 7, "text": "During the days of her affliction and homelessness \u24d2
Jerusalem remembers all her precious belongings
that were hers in days of old.
When her people fell into the adversary\u2019s hand,
she had no one to help.
The adversaries looked at her,
laughing over her downfall.
", "comment": "\u24d2 Is 58:7; Lm 3:19"}, {"pk": 4048133, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 1, "verse": 8, "text": "Jerusalem has sinned grievously;
therefore, she has become an object of scorn. [4]
All who honored her now despise her,
for they have seen her nakedness.
She herself groans and turns away.
", "comment": "[4] Or become impure"}, {"pk": 4048134, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 1, "verse": 9, "text": "Her uncleanness stains her skirts. \u24d3
She never considered her end.
Her downfall was astonishing; \u24d4
there was no one to comfort her.
LORD, look on my affliction,
for the enemy boasts.
", "comment": "\u24d3 Jr 13:22,26; Nah 3:5
\u24d4 Dt 28:43"}, {"pk": 4048135, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 1, "verse": 10, "text": "The adversary has seized
all her precious belongings.
She has even seen the nations
enter her sanctuary\u2009\u2014
those you had forbidden
to enter your assembly. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Dt 23:3; Neh 13:1-3; Ezk 44:9"}, {"pk": 4048136, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 1, "verse": 11, "text": "All her people groan
while they search for bread. \u24d6
They have traded their precious belongings for food
in order to stay alive. \u24d7
LORD, look and see
how I have become despised.
", "comment": "\u24d6 Jr 38:9; 52:6
\u24d7 Lm 1:19; 2:20; 4:10"}, {"pk": 4048137, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 1, "verse": 12, "text": "Is this nothing to you, all you who pass by? \u24d8
Look and see!
Is there any pain like mine,
which was dealt out to me,
which the LORD made me suffer
on the day of his burning anger? \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 89:41; Jr 22:8
\u24d9 Am 5:18"}, {"pk": 4048138, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 1, "verse": 13, "text": "He sent fire from on high \u24da into my bones;
he made it descend. [5] \u24db
He spread a net for my feet \u24dc
and turned me back.
He made me desolate,
sick all day long.
", "comment": "\u24db 1Kg 18:38; 2Kg 1:10,12; Jb 30:30; Jr 20:9
\u24da Gn 19:24; Hs 8:14; Am 1:4\u20142:5
[5] DSS, LXX; MT reads bones, and it prevailed against them
\u24dc Ps 35:7; Is 51:20; Ezk 12:13; Hs 7:12"}, {"pk": 4048139, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 1, "verse": 14, "text": "My transgressions have been formed into a yoke, [6] [7] \u24dd
fastened together by his hand;
they have been placed on my neck,
and the Lord has broken my strength.
He has handed me over
to those I cannot withstand.
", "comment": "[7] Or The yoke of my transgressions is bound; Hb obscure
[6] Some Hb mss, LXX read He kept watch over my transgressions
\u24dd Gn 27:40; Lv 26:13; Dt 28:48; 2Ch 10:3-11; Is 9:4; Jr 27:2,6-11"}, {"pk": 4048140, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 1, "verse": 15, "text": "The Lord has rejected \u24d0
all the mighty men within me.
He has summoned an army [8] against me
to crush my young warriors.
The Lord has trampled Virgin Daughter Judah \u24d1
like grapes in a winepress. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d1 Lm 2:2,5
\u24d0 Ps 119:118
[8] Or has announced an appointed time
\u24d2 Is 63:1-6; Jl 3:12-15; Rv 14:17-20; 19:15"}, {"pk": 4048141, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 1, "verse": 16, "text": "I weep because of these things;
my eyes flow [9] with tears. \u24d3
For there is no one nearby to comfort me, \u24d4
no one to keep me alive.
My children are desolate
because the enemy has prevailed.
", "comment": "\u24d3 Jr 9:1,18; Lm 2:11,18; 3:48-49
[9] Lit my eye, my eye flows
\u24d4 Is 40:1"}, {"pk": 4048142, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 1, "verse": 17, "text": "Zion stretches out her hands;
there is no one to comfort her.
The LORD has issued a decree against Jacob
that his neighbors should be his adversaries.
Jerusalem has become
something impure \u24d5 among them.
", "comment": "\u24d5 Lv 15:19-20; Ezk 7:19-20; 18:6"}, {"pk": 4048143, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 1, "verse": 18, "text": "The LORD is just,
for I have rebelled against his command. \u24d6
Listen, all you people;
look at my pain.
My young women and young men
have gone into captivity. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Dt 28:41; 2Ch 29:9; Ezr 9:7; Jr 48:46
\u24d6 Neh 9:33"}, {"pk": 4048144, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 1, "verse": 19, "text": "I called to my lovers, \u24d8
but they betrayed me.
My priests and elders
perished in the city
while searching for food
to keep themselves alive. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d8 Lm 1:2
\u24d9 Lm 1:11"}, {"pk": 4048145, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 1, "verse": 20, "text": " LORD, see how I am in distress.
I am churning within; \u24da
my heart is broken, [10]
for I have been very rebellious.
Outside, the sword takes the children;
inside, there is death. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Dt 32:25; Ezk 7:15
\u24da Jb 30:27
[10] Lit is turned within me"}, {"pk": 4048146, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 1, "verse": 21, "text": "People have heard me groaning, \u24dc
but there is no one to comfort me.
All my enemies have heard of my misfortune;
they are glad that you have caused it. \u24dd
Bring on the day you have announced,
so that they may become like me. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24dc Lm 1:4,8
\u24dd Lm 2:15-17
\u24d0 Is 62:8\u201463:6; Ezk 38\u201439; Jl 3:1-3; Mc 7:8-13; Zch 14:1-9"}, {"pk": 4048147, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 1, "verse": 22, "text": "Let all their wickedness come before you,
and deal with them
as you have dealt with me
because of all my transgressions. \u24d1
For my groans are many,
and I am sick at heart.
", "comment": "\u24d1 Lm 4:21-22"}, {"pk": 4048148, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 2, "verse": 1, "text": "How the Lord has overshadowed
Daughter Zion with his anger!
He has thrown down Israel\u2019s glory
from heaven to earth.
He did not acknowledge his footstool \u24d2
in the day of his anger. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d2 1Ch 28:2; Ps 99:5; 132:7
\u24d3 Jb 20:28; Ps 110:5; Zph 2:2-3"}, {"pk": 4048149, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 2, "verse": 2, "text": "Without compassion \u24d4 the Lord has swallowed up
all the dwellings of Jacob.
In his wrath he has demolished
the fortified cities \u24d5 of Daughter Judah.
He brought them to the ground
and defiled the kingdom and its leaders. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d5 Is 2:12,15
\u24d4 Jb 16:13; Lm 3:43; Ezk 8:18
\u24d6 Ps 89:39; Is 43:28; 47:6"}, {"pk": 4048150, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 2, "verse": 3, "text": "He has cut off every horn \u24d7 of Israel
in his burning anger
and withdrawn his right hand \u24d8
in the presence of the enemy.
He has blazed against Jacob like a flaming fire
that consumes everything. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ex 6:6; Dt 4:34
\u24d7 Ps 75:5,10; Jr 48:25
\u24d9 Dt 4:24; Heb 12:29"}, {"pk": 4048151, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 2, "verse": 4, "text": "He has strung his bow like an enemy; \u24da
his right hand is positioned like an adversary.
He has killed everyone who was the delight to the eye, \u24db
pouring out his wrath like fire
on the tent of Daughter Zion.
", "comment": "\u24db 1Kg 20:6; Ezk 24:16,21,25
\u24da Ps 7:12; Lm 3:12"}, {"pk": 4048152, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 2, "verse": 5, "text": "The Lord is like an enemy;
he has swallowed up Israel.
He swallowed up all its palaces
and destroyed its fortified cities.
He has multiplied mourning and lamentation
within Daughter Judah. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Is 29:2"}, {"pk": 4048153, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 2, "verse": 6, "text": "He has wrecked his temple [1]
as if it were merely a shack in a field, [2]
destroying his place of meeting. \u24dd
The LORD has abolished
appointed festivals and Sabbaths in Zion.
He has despised king and priest
in his fierce anger.
", "comment": "[2] Lit it were a garden
[1] Lit booth
\u24dd Ps 74:4"}, {"pk": 4048154, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 2, "verse": 7, "text": "The Lord has rejected his altar,
repudiated his sanctuary; \u24d0
he has handed the walls of her palaces
over to the enemy.
They have raised a shout in the house of the LORD
as on the day of an appointed festival.
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 89:39"}, {"pk": 4048155, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 2, "verse": 8, "text": "The LORD determined to destroy
the wall of Daughter Zion.
He stretched out a measuring line \u24d1
and did not restrain himself from destroying.
He made the ramparts and walls grieve;
together they waste away.
", "comment": "\u24d1 2Kg 21:13; Is 28:17; 34:11,17"}, {"pk": 4048156, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 2, "verse": 9, "text": "Zion\u2019s gates have fallen to the ground; \u24d2
he has destroyed and shattered the bars on her gates.
Her king and her leaders live among the nations,
instruction [3] is no more,
and even her prophets receive
no vision from the LORD. \u24d3
", "comment": "[3] Or the law
\u24d2 Neh 1:3; Jr 14:2
\u24d3 Ezk 7:26; Mc 3:6"}, {"pk": 4048157, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 2, "verse": 10, "text": "The elders of Daughter Zion
sit on the ground in silence.
They have thrown dust on their heads \u24d4
and put on sackcloth.
The young women of Jerusalem
have bowed their heads to the ground. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d4 Gn 37:34; Jos 7:6; Neh 9:1; Jb 2:12-13; Ezk 27:30
\u24d5 Jb 10:15; Is 58:5"}, {"pk": 4048158, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 2, "verse": 11, "text": "My eyes are worn out from weeping; \u24d6
I am churning within.
My heart is poured out in grief [4] \u24d7
because of the destruction of my dear people, \u24d8
because infants and nursing babies faint
in the streets of the city. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 22:14; Jr 4:19
\u24d6 Ps 69:3; Jr 9:1; 14:17; Lm 3:48-49
[4] Lit My liver is poured out on the ground
\u24d8 Lm 3:48
\u24d9 Jr 44:7"}, {"pk": 4048159, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 2, "verse": 12, "text": "They cry out to their mothers,
\u201cWhere is the grain and wine?\u201d \u24da
as they faint like the wounded
in the streets of the city,
as their life pours out
in the arms of their mothers.
", "comment": "\u24da Dt 28:51; Hs 2:8-9; 7:14"}, {"pk": 4048160, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 2, "verse": 13, "text": "What can I say on your behalf?
What can I compare you to, Daughter Jerusalem?
What can I liken you to,
so that I may console you, Virgin Daughter Zion?
For your ruin is as vast as the sea.
Who can heal you? \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Nah 3:19"}, {"pk": 4048161, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 2, "verse": 14, "text": "Your prophets saw visions for you
that were empty and deceptive; [5] \u24dc
they did not reveal your iniquity
and so restore your fortunes. \u24dd
They saw pronouncements for you
that were empty and misleading.
", "comment": "\u24dc Jr 5:12-13; 23:9-40; 28:1-4; 29:29-32; Ezk 13:8-16
[5] Or insipid
\u24dd Dt 30:1-3; Jr 29:11-14; 30:1-3"}, {"pk": 4048162, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 2, "verse": 15, "text": "All who pass by
scornfully clap their hands \u24d0 at you.
They hiss \u24d1 and shake their heads \u24d2
at Daughter Jerusalem:
Is this the city that was called
the perfection of beauty, \u24d3
the joy of the whole earth? \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 50:2
\u24d0 Nm 24:10; Ezk 25:6
\u24d1 1Kg 9:8; Jr 19:8
\u24d2 Ps 22:7; 109:25; Mk 15:29
\u24d4 Ps 48:2"}, {"pk": 4048163, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 2, "verse": 16, "text": "All your enemies
open their mouths against you. \u24d5
They hiss and gnash their teeth, \u24d6
saying, \u201cWe have swallowed her up. \u24d7
This is the day we have waited for!
We have lived to see it.\u201d
", "comment": "\u24d7 Lm 2:2,5,8
\u24d5 Dt 28:37; Jb 16:10; Ps 22:13; Lm 3:46
\u24d6 Jb 16:9; Ps 35:16; 37:12"}, {"pk": 4048164, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 2, "verse": 17, "text": "The LORD has done what he planned;
he has accomplished his decree,
which he ordained in days of old.
He has demolished without compassion, \u24d8
letting the enemy gloat over you
and exalting the horn of your adversaries.
", "comment": "\u24d8 Lm 2:2,21; 3:43; Ezk 7:8-9"}, {"pk": 4048165, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 2, "verse": 18, "text": "The hearts of the people cry out to the Lord.
Wall of Daughter Zion, \u24d9
let your tears run down like a river
day and night. \u24da
Give yourself no relief
and your [6] eyes no rest.
", "comment": "\u24da Jr 4:31; 14:17
\u24d9 Lm 2:8
[6] Lit and the daughter of your"}, {"pk": 4048166, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 2, "verse": 19, "text": "Arise, cry out in the night
from the first watch of the night.
Pour out your heart like water
before the Lord\u2019s presence. \u24db
Lift up your hands to him
for the lives of your children
who are fainting from hunger
at the head of every street. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 42:4; 62:8; 77:2; 84:2; 142:2
\u24dc Is 51:20"}, {"pk": 4048167, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 2, "verse": 20, "text": " LORD, look and consider
to whom you have done this.
Should women eat their own children, \u24dd
the infants they have nurtured? [7]
Should priests and prophets
be killed in the Lord\u2019s sanctuary?
", "comment": "[7] Or infants in a healthy condition; Hb obscure
\u24dd Lv 26:27-29; Dt 28:53-57; 2Kg 6:24-31; Jr 19:9; Lm 4:10"}, {"pk": 4048168, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 2, "verse": 21, "text": "Both young and old
are lying on the ground in the streets.
My young women and young men
have fallen by the sword.
You have killed them in the day of your anger,
slaughtering without compassion. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Lm 2:2,17; 3:43"}, {"pk": 4048169, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 2, "verse": 22, "text": "You summon those who terrorize me [8] on every side, \u24d1
as if for an appointed festival day;
on the day of the LORD\u2019s anger
no one escaped or survived.
My enemy has destroyed
those I nurtured [9] and reared.
", "comment": "[9] Or I bore healthy; Hb obscure
[8] Or terrors
\u24d1 Ps 31:13; Jr 6:25; 20:10"}, {"pk": 4048170, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 3, "verse": 1, "text": "I am the man who has seen affliction
under the rod of God\u2019s wrath.
"}, {"pk": 4048171, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 3, "verse": 2, "text": "He has driven me away and forced me to walk
in darkness instead of light. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Jb 12:25; Am 5:18,20"}, {"pk": 4048172, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 3, "verse": 3, "text": "Yes, he repeatedly turns his hand
against me all day long.
"}, {"pk": 4048173, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 3, "verse": 4, "text": "He has worn away my flesh and skin; \u24d3
he has broken my bones. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d3 Jb 13:28; Ps 32:3; 38:3; 49:14; Mc 3:1-3
\u24d4 Ps 51:8; Is 38:13"}, {"pk": 4048174, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 3, "verse": 5, "text": "He has laid siege against me, \u24d5
encircling me with bitterness and hardship. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d5 Jb 19:8,12
\u24d6 Lm 3:19"}, {"pk": 4048175, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 3, "verse": 6, "text": "He has made me dwell in darkness
like those who have been dead for ages. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Jb 10:20-22; Ps 88:6; 143:3"}, {"pk": 4048176, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 3, "verse": 7, "text": "He has walled me in so I cannot get out; \u24d8
he has weighed me down with chains.
", "comment": "\u24d8 Jb 19:8"}, {"pk": 4048177, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 3, "verse": 8, "text": "Even when I cry out and plead for help,
he blocks out my prayer. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Jb 30:20; Ps 22:2; Is 59:2; Lm 3:44"}, {"pk": 4048178, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 3, "verse": 9, "text": "He has walled in my ways with blocks of stone; \u24da
he has made my paths crooked. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24da Jb 13:27; 23:12; Is 63:17; Hs 2:6
\u24db Jb 19:8; Ps 23:3; Pr 2:15; 3:6,17; 4:11"}, {"pk": 4048179, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 3, "verse": 10, "text": "He is [1] a bear waiting in ambush,
a lion in hiding. \u24dc
", "comment": "[1] Lit is to me
\u24dc Hs 13:7-8"}, {"pk": 4048180, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 3, "verse": 11, "text": "He forced me off my way and tore me to pieces;
he left me desolate.
"}, {"pk": 4048181, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 3, "verse": 12, "text": "He strung his bow \u24dd
and set me as the target for his arrow.
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 7:12; Lm 2:4"}, {"pk": 4048182, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 3, "verse": 13, "text": "He pierced my kidneys
with shafts from his quiver. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Jb 16:13; Pr 7:23"}, {"pk": 4048183, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 3, "verse": 14, "text": "I am a laughingstock \u24d1 to all my people, [2]
mocked by their songs \u24d2 all day long.
", "comment": "\u24d2 Jb 30:9; Ps 69:12
\u24d1 Jb 12:4; Jr 20:7; Lm 1:7
[2] Some Hb mss, LXX, Vg; other Hb mss, Syr read all peoples"}, {"pk": 4048184, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 3, "verse": 15, "text": "He filled me with bitterness,
satiated me with wormwood. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Jr 9:15; 23:15"}, {"pk": 4048185, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 3, "verse": 16, "text": "He ground my teeth with gravel \u24d4
and made me cower [3] in the dust.
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 3:7; 58:6; Pr 20:17
[3] Or and trampled me"}, {"pk": 4048186, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 3, "verse": 17, "text": "I have been deprived [4] of peace; \u24d5
I have forgotten what prosperity is.
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 88:15; Lm 3:31
[4] Syr, Vg; MT reads You deprived my soul"}, {"pk": 4048187, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 3, "verse": 18, "text": "Then I thought, \u201cMy future [5] is lost,
as well as my hope from the LORD.\u201d
", "comment": "[5] Or splendor"}, {"pk": 4048188, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 3, "verse": 19, "text": "Remember [6] my affliction and my homelessness, \u24d6
the wormwood and the poison. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d6 Is 58:7; Lm 1:7
[6] Or I remember
\u24d7 Dt 29:18; Jr 9:15; 23:15"}, {"pk": 4048189, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 3, "verse": 20, "text": "I continually remember them
and have become depressed. [7] \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 42:5-6,11; 43:5; 44:25
[7] Alt Hb tradition reads and you cause me to collapse"}, {"pk": 4048190, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 3, "verse": 21, "text": "Yet I call this to mind,
and therefore I have hope: \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Jb 13:15; Ps 33:22; 71:14; 130:5; Mc 7:7"}, {"pk": 4048191, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 3, "verse": 22, "text": "Because of the LORD\u2019s faithful love \u24da
we do not perish, [8]
for his mercies never end.
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 89:1; 103:17; Is 63:7
[8] One Hb mss, Syr, Tg read The LORD\u2019s faithful love, indeed, does not perish"}, {"pk": 4048192, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 3, "verse": 23, "text": "They are new every morning;
great is your faithfulness! \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 36:5; 89:1-8; 100:5"}, {"pk": 4048193, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 3, "verse": 24, "text": "I say, \u201cThe LORD is my portion, \u24dc
therefore I will put my hope in him.\u201d
", "comment": "\u24dc Nm 18:20; Ps 73:26; 142:5; Jr 10:16"}, {"pk": 4048194, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 3, "verse": 25, "text": "The LORD is good to those who wait \u24dd for him,
to the person who seeks him.
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 25:3; Is 40:31; 49:23"}, {"pk": 4048195, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 3, "verse": 26, "text": "It is good to wait quietly \u24d0
for salvation from the LORD. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 37:39; 119:81; Is 46:13
\u24d0 Ps 37:7; 130:5,7; 1Th 5:10; 2Tm 4:8; 2Pt 3:14"}, {"pk": 4048196, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 3, "verse": 27, "text": "It is good for a man to bear the yoke \u24d2
while he is still young.
", "comment": "\u24d2 Jr 27:11; Lm 1:14"}, {"pk": 4048197, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 3, "verse": 28, "text": "Let him sit alone and be silent, \u24d3
for God has disciplined [9] him.
", "comment": "\u24d3 Jr 15:17
[9] Lit has laid a burden on"}, {"pk": 4048198, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 3, "verse": 29, "text": "Let him put his mouth in the dust \u24d4 \u2009\u2014
perhaps there is still hope.
", "comment": "\u24d4 Nm 22:31; Jos 7:6; 1Sm 25:23"}, {"pk": 4048199, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 3, "verse": 30, "text": "Let him offer his cheek
to the one who would strike him; \u24d5
let him be filled with disgrace.
", "comment": "\u24d5 Is 50:6; Mt 5:39; Lk 6:29"}, {"pk": 4048200, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 3, "verse": 31, "text": "For the Lord
will not reject us forever.
"}, {"pk": 4048201, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 3, "verse": 32, "text": "Even if he causes suffering,
he will show compassion
according to the abundance of his faithful love. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 106:43-45; Ac 14:22; 2Co 4:17; Heb 12:6"}, {"pk": 4048202, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 3, "verse": 33, "text": "For he does not enjoy bringing affliction \u24d7
or suffering on mankind.
", "comment": "\u24d7 Heb 12:10-11"}, {"pk": 4048203, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 3, "verse": 34, "text": "Crushing all the prisoners of the land [10]
beneath one\u2019s feet,
", "comment": "[10] Or earth"}, {"pk": 4048204, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 3, "verse": 35, "text": "denying justice to a man \u24d8
in the presence of the Most High,
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ex 23:6; Dt 16:19; 24:17; Mal 3:5"}, {"pk": 4048205, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 3, "verse": 36, "text": "or subverting a person in his lawsuit \u24d9 \u2009\u2014
the Lord does not approve of these things.
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ex 23:2-3"}, {"pk": 4048206, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 3, "verse": 37, "text": "Who is there who speaks and it happens,
unless the Lord has ordained it? \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 33:9-11"}, {"pk": 4048207, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 3, "verse": 38, "text": "Do not both adversity and good
come from the mouth of the Most High? \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Gn 50:20; 1Sm 16:14; Jb 2:10; Ps 78:49; Is 45:7; Jr 1:14; 32:42; Am 3:6"}, {"pk": 4048208, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 3, "verse": 39, "text": "Why should any living person complain,
any man, because of the punishment for his sins?
"}, {"pk": 4048209, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 3, "verse": 40, "text": "Let us examine and probe our ways,
and turn back to the LORD. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 119:5; 139:23-24"}, {"pk": 4048210, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 3, "verse": 41, "text": "Let us lift up our hearts and our hands \u24dd
to God in heaven:
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 25:1"}, {"pk": 4048211, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 3, "verse": 42, "text": "\u201cWe have sinned and rebelled;
you have not forgiven. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Dt 29:20; 2Kg 24:4; Jr 5:7"}, {"pk": 4048212, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 3, "verse": 43, "text": "\u201cYou have covered yourself in anger and pursued us;
you have killed without compassion. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Lm 2:2,17,21; Ezk 7:8-9; 8:18"}, {"pk": 4048213, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 3, "verse": 44, "text": "You have covered yourself with a cloud
so that no prayer can get through. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Lm 3:8"}, {"pk": 4048214, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 3, "verse": 45, "text": "You have made us disgusting filth
among the peoples. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 1Co 4:13"}, {"pk": 4048215, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 3, "verse": 46, "text": "\u201cAll our enemies
open their mouths against us. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Lm 2:16"}, {"pk": 4048216, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 3, "verse": 47, "text": "We have experienced panic and pitfall, \u24d5
devastation and destruction.\u201d
", "comment": "\u24d5 Is 24:17; Jr 48:43"}, {"pk": 4048217, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 3, "verse": 48, "text": "My eyes flow with streams of tears
because of the destruction of my dear people.
"}, {"pk": 4048218, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 3, "verse": 49, "text": "My eyes overflow unceasingly,
without end, \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Jr 9:1,18; Lm 1:16; 2:11"}, {"pk": 4048219, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 3, "verse": 50, "text": "until the LORD looks down
from heaven and sees. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 14:2; 102:19"}, {"pk": 4048220, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 3, "verse": 51, "text": "My eyes bring me grief
because of the fate of all the women in my city.
"}, {"pk": 4048221, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 3, "verse": 52, "text": "For no reason, my enemies [11]
hunted me like a bird. \u24d8
", "comment": "[11] Or Those who were my enemies for no reason
\u24d8 Ps 35:7"}, {"pk": 4048222, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 3, "verse": 53, "text": "They smothered my life in [12] a pit \u24d9
and threw stones on me.
", "comment": "[12] Or They ended my life in; Hb obscure
\u24d9 Gn 37:20-29; Jr 38:6-13"}, {"pk": 4048223, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 3, "verse": 54, "text": "Water flooded over my head, \u24da
and I thought, \u201cI\u2019m going to die!\u201d \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ezk 37:11
\u24da Ps 42:7; 69:1-2; Jnh 2:3,5"}, {"pk": 4048224, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 3, "verse": 55, "text": "I called on your name, LORD,
from the depths of the pit.
"}, {"pk": 4048225, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 3, "verse": 56, "text": "You heard my plea:
Do not ignore my cry for relief.
"}, {"pk": 4048226, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 3, "verse": 57, "text": "You came near whenever I called you;
you said, \u201cDo not be afraid.\u201d
"}, {"pk": 4048227, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 3, "verse": 58, "text": "You championed my cause, Lord; \u24dc
you redeemed my life. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 103:4; 119:154
\u24dc Ps 43:1; Pr 23:11; Jr 50:34"}, {"pk": 4048228, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 3, "verse": 59, "text": " LORD, you saw the wrong done to me;
judge my case.
"}, {"pk": 4048229, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 3, "verse": 60, "text": "You saw all their vengefulness,
all their plots against me. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Jr 11:19"}, {"pk": 4048230, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 3, "verse": 61, "text": " LORD, you heard their insults, \u24d1
all their plots against me.
", "comment": "\u24d1 Lm 5:1"}, {"pk": 4048231, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 3, "verse": 62, "text": "The slander [13] and murmuring of my opponents
attack me all day long.
", "comment": "[13] Lit lips"}, {"pk": 4048232, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 3, "verse": 63, "text": "When they sit and when they rise, look,
I am mocked by their songs. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Jb 30:9; Ps 69:12; Lm 3:14"}, {"pk": 4048233, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 3, "verse": 64, "text": "You will pay them back what they deserve, LORD,
according to the work of their hands. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 28:4; Rm 2:6; Rv 20:12-13"}, {"pk": 4048234, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 3, "verse": 65, "text": "You will give them a heart filled with anguish. [14] \u24d4
May your curse be on them!
", "comment": "[14] Or them an obstinate heart; Hb obscure
\u24d4 Is 6:10"}, {"pk": 4048235, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 3, "verse": 66, "text": "You will pursue them in anger and destroy them
under your heavens. [15] \u24d5
", "comment": "[15] Lit under the LORD\u2019s heavens
\u24d5 Ps 8:3"}, {"pk": 4048236, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 4, "verse": 1, "text": "How the gold has become tarnished,
the fine gold become dull!
The stones of the temple [1] lie scattered
at the head of every street. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ezk 7:19-20
[1] Or The sacred gems"}, {"pk": 4048237, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 4, "verse": 2, "text": "Zion\u2019s precious children\u2009\u2014
once worth their weight in pure gold \u24d7 \u2009\u2014
how they are regarded as clay jars,
the work of a potter\u2019s hands!
", "comment": "\u24d7 Is 62:3; Zch 9:16"}, {"pk": 4048238, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 4, "verse": 3, "text": "Even jackals offer their breasts
to nurse their young,
but my dear people have become cruel
like ostriches \u24d8 in the wilderness.
", "comment": "\u24d8 Jb 39:13-18"}, {"pk": 4048239, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 4, "verse": 4, "text": "The nursing baby\u2019s tongue
clings to the roof of his mouth from thirst. \u24d9
Infants beg for food,
but no one gives them any.
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 22:15"}, {"pk": 4048240, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 4, "verse": 5, "text": "Those who used to eat delicacies
are destitute in the streets;
those who were reared in purple garments \u24da
huddle in trash heaps.
", "comment": "\u24da Jdg 8:26; Est 8:15"}, {"pk": 4048241, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 4, "verse": 6, "text": "The punishment of my dear people
is greater than that of Sodom, \u24db
which was overthrown in an instant
without a hand laid on it.
", "comment": "\u24db Gn 18\u201419; Is 3:9; Jr 23:14"}, {"pk": 4048242, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 4, "verse": 7, "text": "Her dignitaries were brighter than snow,
whiter than milk;
their bodies [2] were more ruddy than coral,
their appearance like lapis lazuli.
", "comment": "[2] Lit bones"}, {"pk": 4048243, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 4, "verse": 8, "text": "Now they appear darker than soot; \u24dc
they are not recognized in the streets.
Their skin has shriveled on their bones;
it has become dry like wood.
", "comment": "\u24dc Jb 30:30; Lm 5:10"}, {"pk": 4048244, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 4, "verse": 9, "text": "Those slain by the sword are better off
than those slain by hunger,
who waste away, pierced with pain
because the fields lack produce.
"}, {"pk": 4048245, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 4, "verse": 10, "text": "The hands of compassionate women
have cooked their own children; \u24dd
they became their food
during the destruction of my dear people. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24dd Dt 28:53; 2Kg 6:9
\u24d0 Jr 8:11,21; Lm 2:11; 3:48"}, {"pk": 4048246, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 4, "verse": 11, "text": "The LORD has exhausted his wrath,
poured out his burning anger;
he has ignited a fire in Zion,
and it has consumed her foundations. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Lm 2:3-4"}, {"pk": 4048247, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 4, "verse": 12, "text": "The kings of the earth
and all the world\u2019s inhabitants did not believe
that an enemy or adversary
could enter Jerusalem\u2019s gates. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 2Sm 5:6-8; Ps 48:1-5"}, {"pk": 4048248, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 4, "verse": 13, "text": "Yet it happened because of the sins of her prophets
and the iniquities of her priests,
who shed the blood of the righteous within her. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 106:38-39; Ezk 22:1-5"}, {"pk": 4048249, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 4, "verse": 14, "text": "Blind, they stumbled in the streets, \u24d4
defiled by this blood, \u24d5
so that no one dared
to touch their garments.
", "comment": "\u24d4 Dt 28:29; Is 59:10; Zph 1:17
\u24d5 Lv 21:11"}, {"pk": 4048250, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 4, "verse": 15, "text": "\u201cStay away! Unclean!\u201d people shouted at them.
\u201cAway, away! Don\u2019t touch us!\u201d \u24d6
So they wandered aimlessly. \u24d7
It was said among the nations,
\u201cThey can stay here no longer.\u201d
", "comment": "\u24d7 Gn 4:12
\u24d6 Lv 13:45-46"}, {"pk": 4048251, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 4, "verse": 16, "text": "The LORD himself has scattered them;
he no longer watches over them.
The priests are not respected;
the elders find no favor.
"}, {"pk": 4048252, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 4, "verse": 17, "text": "All the while our eyes were failing
as we looked in vain for help; \u24d8
we watched from our towers
for a nation that would not save us.
", "comment": "\u24d8 Jr 37:7-8"}, {"pk": 4048253, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 4, "verse": 18, "text": "Our steps were closely followed
so that we could not walk in our streets.
Our end approached; \u24d9 our time ran out.
Our end had come!
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ezk 7:2-12; Am 8:2"}, {"pk": 4048254, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 4, "verse": 19, "text": "Those who chased us were swifter
than eagles in the sky; \u24da
they relentlessly pursued us over the mountains
and ambushed us in the wilderness.
", "comment": "\u24da Jr 4:13; Hab 1:8"}, {"pk": 4048255, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 4, "verse": 20, "text": "The LORD\u2019s anointed, the breath of our life, [3] \u24db
was captured in their traps.
We had said about him,
\u201cWe will live under his protection among the nations.\u201d
", "comment": "[3] Lit nostrils
\u24db Gn 2:7; 2Kg 25:7"}, {"pk": 4048256, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 4, "verse": 21, "text": "So rejoice and be glad, Daughter Edom, \u24dc
you resident of the land of Uz! \u24dd
Yet the cup \u24d0 will pass to you as well;
you will get drunk and expose yourself.
", "comment": "\u24dd Jr 25:20
\u24dc Ezk 35:15; Ob 12
\u24d0 Is 51:17; Jr 25:15-16; Hab 2:16"}, {"pk": 4048257, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 4, "verse": 22, "text": "Daughter Zion, your punishment is complete;
he will not lengthen your exile. [4]
But he will punish your iniquity, Daughter Edom,
and will expose your sins. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 137:7; Ezk 25:12-14; Jl 3:19
[4] Or not deport you again"}, {"pk": 4048258, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 5, "verse": 1, "text": " LORD, remember what has happened to us.
Look, and see our disgrace! \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 74:18,22; 89:50-51"}, {"pk": 4048259, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 5, "verse": 2, "text": "Our inheritance has been turned over to strangers,
our houses to foreigners.
"}, {"pk": 4048260, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 5, "verse": 3, "text": "We have become orphans, fatherless;
our mothers are widows.
"}, {"pk": 4048261, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 5, "verse": 4, "text": "We must pay for the water we drink;
our wood comes at a price.
"}, {"pk": 4048262, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 5, "verse": 5, "text": "We are closely pursued;
we are tired, and no one offers us rest.
"}, {"pk": 4048263, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 5, "verse": 6, "text": "We made a treaty with [1] Egypt
and with Assyria, to get enough food. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Hs 12:1
[1] Lit We gave the hand to"}, {"pk": 4048264, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 5, "verse": 7, "text": "Our fathers sinned; they no longer exist,
but we bear their punishment.
"}, {"pk": 4048265, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 5, "verse": 8, "text": "Slaves rule over us; \u24d4
no one rescues us from them.
", "comment": "\u24d4 Pr 30:21-23; Ec 10:7"}, {"pk": 4048266, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 5, "verse": 9, "text": "We secure our food at the risk of our lives
because of the sword in the wilderness.
"}, {"pk": 4048267, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 5, "verse": 10, "text": "Our skin is as hot [2] as an oven \u24d5
from the ravages of hunger.
", "comment": "[2] Or black; Hb obscure
\u24d5 Lm 4:8"}, {"pk": 4048268, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 5, "verse": 11, "text": "Women have been raped in Zion,
virgins in the cities of Judah.
"}, {"pk": 4048269, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 5, "verse": 12, "text": "Princes have been hung up by their hands;
elders are shown no respect. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Lm 4:16"}, {"pk": 4048270, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 5, "verse": 13, "text": "Young men labor at millstones; \u24d7
boys stumble under loads of wood.
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ex 11:5; Jdg 16:21; Is 47:2"}, {"pk": 4048271, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 5, "verse": 14, "text": "The elders have left the city gate,
the young men, their music. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Is 24:8"}, {"pk": 4048272, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 5, "verse": 15, "text": "Joy has left our hearts; \u24d9
our dancing has turned to mourning.
", "comment": "\u24d9 Am 8:10"}, {"pk": 4048273, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 5, "verse": 16, "text": "The crown has fallen from our head. \u24da
Woe to us, for we have sinned. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Jr 8:14; 14:20; Dn 9:11
\u24da Jb 19:9; Is 28:3; Jr 13:18"}, {"pk": 4048274, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 5, "verse": 17, "text": "Because of this, our heart is sick;
because of these, our eyes grow dim: \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 69:23; Ec 12:3"}, {"pk": 4048275, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 5, "verse": 18, "text": "because of Mount Zion, which lies desolate
and has jackals prowling in it. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Is 13:19-22; 34:11-15"}, {"pk": 4048276, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 5, "verse": 19, "text": "You, LORD, are enthroned forever;
your throne endures from generation to generation. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 9:7; 45:6; 102:12; Ezk 43:7; Heb 1:8; Rv 4:9-10; 5:13"}, {"pk": 4048277, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 5, "verse": 20, "text": "Why do you continually forget us, \u24d1
abandon us for our entire lives?
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 13:1"}, {"pk": 4048278, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 5, "verse": 21, "text": " LORD, bring us back to yourself, so we may return; \u24d2
renew our days as in former times,
", "comment": "\u24d2 Jr 15:19; 31:18"}, {"pk": 4048279, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 25, "chapter": 5, "verse": 22, "text": "unless you have completely rejected us
and are intensely angry with us.
"}, {"pk": 4048280, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 1, "verse": 1, "text": "In the thirtieth year, in the fourth month, on the fifth day of the month, while I was among the exiles by the Chebar Canal, \u24d3 the heavens were opened \u24d4 and I saw visions of God. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d3 Ezk 3:15,23; 10:15,20,22
\u24d4 Mt 3:16; Mk 1:10; Lk 3:21; Jn 1:51; Ac 7:56; 10:11; Rv 4:1; 19:11
\u24d5 Ex 24:10; Nm 12:6; Ezk 8:3; 11:24; 40:2"}, {"pk": 4048281, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 1, "verse": 2, "text": "On the fifth day of the month\u2009\u2014\u2009it was the fifth year of King Jehoiachin\u2019s exile \u24d6 \u2009\u2014\u2009", "comment": "\u24d6 2Kg 24:8,12,15,17; 25:27,29"}, {"pk": 4048282, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 1, "verse": 3, "text": "the word of the LORD came \u24d7 directly to the priest Ezekiel \u24d8 son of Buzi, in the land of the Chaldeans \u24d9 by the Chebar Canal. The LORD\u2019s hand was on him there. \u24da", "comment": "\u24d9 Gn 11:28
\u24d7 Gn 15:1; 1Sm 15:10; 2Sm 7:4; 1Kg 6:11; 21:17; Is 38:4; Jr 1:2; Jnh 1:1; Hg 1:1; Zch 1:1
\u24d8 Ezk 24:24
\u24da 1Kg 18:46; 2Kg 3:15; 1Ch 28:19; Ezk 3:14-22; 37:1; 40:1; Ezr 7:6,28"}, {"pk": 4048283, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 1, "verse": 4, "text": "I looked, and there was a whirlwind \u24db coming from the north, a huge cloud with fire flashing back and forth and brilliant light all around it. In the center of the fire, there was a gleam like amber. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24db 2Kg 2:1; Jb 38:1; 40:6; Ps 77:18; Is 66:15; Nah 1:3
\u24dc Ezk 1:27; 8:2"}, {"pk": 4048284, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 1, "verse": 5, "text": "The likeness of four living creatures came from it, \u24dd and this was their appearance: They looked something like a human,", "comment": "\u24dd Ezk 10:14,21; Rv 4:6-8"}, {"pk": 4048285, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 1, "verse": 6, "text": "but each of them had four faces and four wings."}, {"pk": 4048286, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 1, "verse": 7, "text": "Their legs were straight, and the soles of their feet were like the hooves of a calf, sparkling like the gleam of polished bronze. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Dn 10:6; Rv 1:15"}, {"pk": 4048287, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 1, "verse": 8, "text": "They had human hands under their wings on their four sides. \u24d1 All four of them had faces and wings. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Ezk 10:8,21
\u24d1 Ezk 1:17; 10:11"}, {"pk": 4048288, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 1, "verse": 9, "text": "Their wings were touching. The creatures did not turn as they moved; each one went straight ahead. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Ezk 10:22"}, {"pk": 4048289, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 1, "verse": 10, "text": "Their faces looked something like the face of a human, \u24d4 and each of the four had the face of a lion on the right, the face of an ox on the left, and the face of an eagle. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Ezk 10:14-21
\u24d4 Rv 4:7"}, {"pk": 4048290, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 1, "verse": 11, "text": "That is what their faces were like. Their wings were spread upward; each had two wings touching that of another and two wings covering its body. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Is 6:2; Ezk 1:23"}, {"pk": 4048291, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 1, "verse": 12, "text": "Each creature went straight ahead. \u24d7 Wherever the Spirit [1] wanted to go, they went without turning as they moved. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Ezk 1:20
\u24d7 Ezk 10:11,22
[1] Or spirit, also in v. 20"}, {"pk": 4048292, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 1, "verse": 13, "text": "The likeness of the living creatures was like the appearance of blazing coals of fire or like torches. \u24d9 Fire was moving back and forth between the living creatures; it was bright, with lightning coming out of it.", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 104:4; Rv 4:5"}, {"pk": 4048293, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 1, "verse": 14, "text": "The creatures were darting back and forth \u24da like flashes of lightning. \u24db", "comment": "\u24da Zch 4:10
\u24db Mt 24:27; Lk 17:24"}, {"pk": 4048294, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 1, "verse": 15, "text": "When I looked at the living creatures, there was one wheel on the ground beside each of the four-faced creatures."}, {"pk": 4048295, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 1, "verse": 16, "text": "The appearance of the wheels \u24dc and their craftsmanship was like the gleam of beryl, \u24dd and all four had the same likeness. Their appearance and craftsmanship was like a wheel within a wheel.", "comment": "\u24dd Dn 10:6
\u24dc Ezk 10:9-11"}, {"pk": 4048296, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 1, "verse": 17, "text": "When they moved, they went in any of the four directions, without turning as they moved."}, {"pk": 4048297, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 1, "verse": 18, "text": "Their rims were tall and awe-inspiring. Each of their four rims were full of eyes \u24d0 all around.", "comment": "\u24d0 Ezk 10:12; Rv 4:6,8"}, {"pk": 4048298, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 1, "verse": 19, "text": "When the living creatures moved, \u24d1 the wheels moved beside them, and when the creatures rose from the earth, the wheels also rose.", "comment": "\u24d1 Ezk 10:16-17,19"}, {"pk": 4048299, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 1, "verse": 20, "text": "Wherever the Spirit wanted to go, the creatures went in the direction the Spirit was moving. The wheels rose alongside them, for the spirit of the living creatures was in the wheels."}, {"pk": 4048300, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 1, "verse": 21, "text": "When the creatures moved, the wheels moved; when the creatures stopped, the wheels stopped; and when the creatures rose from the earth, the wheels rose alongside them, for the spirit of the living creatures was in the wheels."}, {"pk": 4048301, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 1, "verse": 22, "text": "Over the heads of the living creatures \u24d2 the likeness of an expanse \u24d3 was spread out. It gleamed like awe-inspiring crystal, \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d2 Ezk 10:1
\u24d4 Rv 4:6
\u24d3 Gn 1:6-8"}, {"pk": 4048302, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 1, "verse": 23, "text": "and under the expanse their wings extended one toward another. They each also had two wings covering their bodies."}, {"pk": 4048303, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 1, "verse": 24, "text": "When they moved, I heard the sound of their wings like the roar of a huge torrent, \u24d5 like the voice of the Almighty, \u24d6 and a sound of tumult like the noise of an army. \u24d7 When they stopped, they lowered their wings.", "comment": "\u24d5 Ezk 43:2; Rv 1:15; 19:6
\u24d7 Dn 10:6
\u24d6 Ezk 10:5"}, {"pk": 4048304, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 1, "verse": 25, "text": "A voice came from above the expanse over their heads; when they stopped, they lowered their wings."}, {"pk": 4048305, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 1, "verse": 26, "text": "Something like a throne with the appearance of lapis lazuli was above the expanse over their heads. \u24d8 On the throne, high above, was someone who looked like a human. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d8 Ezk 10:1
\u24d9 Is 6:1; Ezk 24:10"}, {"pk": 4048306, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 1, "verse": 27, "text": "From what seemed to be his waist up, I saw a gleam like amber, with what looked like fire enclosing it all around. \u24da From what seemed to be his waist down, I also saw what looked like fire. There was a brilliant light all around him.", "comment": "\u24da Ezk 1:4; 8:2"}, {"pk": 4048307, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 1, "verse": 28, "text": "The appearance of the brilliant light all around was like that of a rainbow in a cloud on a rainy day. \u24db This was the appearance of the likeness of the LORD\u2019s glory. \u24dc When I saw it, I fell facedown and heard a voice speaking. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dc Ex 24:16; Ezk 8:4; 11:22-23; 43:4-5
\u24dd Gn 17:3; Ezk 3:23; Dn 8:17; Rv 1:17
\u24db Gn 9:13; Rv 4:3; 10:1"}, {"pk": 4048308, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 2, "verse": 1, "text": "He said to me, \u201cSon of man, stand up on your feet \u24d0 and I will speak with you.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d0 Dn 10:11"}, {"pk": 4048309, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 2, "verse": 2, "text": "As he spoke to me, the Spirit entered me and set me on my feet, \u24d1 and I listened to the one who was speaking to me.", "comment": "\u24d1 Ezk 3:24; Dn 8:18"}, {"pk": 4048310, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 2, "verse": 3, "text": "He said to me, \u201cSon of man, I am sending you to the Israelites, to [1] the rebellious pagans who have rebelled against me. The Israelites and their ancestors have transgressed against me to this day. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Ezk 20:18,30
[1] Or Israelites and to"}, {"pk": 4048311, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 2, "verse": 4, "text": "The descendants are obstinate [2] and hardhearted. \u24d3 I am sending you to them, and you must say to them, \u2018This is what the Lord GOD says.\u2019", "comment": "[2] Lit hard of face
\u24d3 Ezk 3:7"}, {"pk": 4048312, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 2, "verse": 5, "text": "Whether they listen or refuse to listen \u24d4 \u2009\u2014\u2009for they are a rebellious house\u2009\u2014\u2009they will know that a prophet has been among them. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Ezk 33:33
\u24d4 Ezk 3:11,27"}, {"pk": 4048313, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 2, "verse": 6, "text": "\u201cBut you, son of man, do not be afraid of them and do not be afraid of their words, \u24d6 even though briers and thorns are beside you and you live among scorpions. \u24d7 Don\u2019t be afraid of their words or discouraged by the look on their faces, for they are a rebellious house.", "comment": "\u24d7 2Sm 23:6; Ezk 28:24; Mc 7:4
\u24d6 Jr 1:8,17; Ezk 3:9"}, {"pk": 4048314, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 2, "verse": 7, "text": "Speak my words to them whether they listen or refuse to listen, \u24d8 for they are rebellious.", "comment": "\u24d8 Jr 1:7,17"}, {"pk": 4048315, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 2, "verse": 8, "text": "\u201cAnd you, son of man, listen to what I tell you: Do not be rebellious like that rebellious house. Open your mouth and eat what I am giving you.\u201d \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Jr 15:16; Ezk 3:3; Rv 10:9"}, {"pk": 4048316, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 2, "verse": 9, "text": "So I looked and saw a hand reaching out to me, \u24da and there was a written scroll in it. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Jr 36:2; Ezk 3:1
\u24da Ezk 8:3"}, {"pk": 4048317, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 2, "verse": 10, "text": "When he unrolled it before me, it was written on the front and back; words of lamentation, mourning, and woe were written on it."}, {"pk": 4048318, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 3, "verse": 1, "text": "He said to me: \u201cSon of man, eat what you find here. Eat this scroll, \u24dc then go and speak to the house of Israel.\u201d", "comment": "\u24dc Ezk 2:8-9"}, {"pk": 4048319, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 3, "verse": 2, "text": "So I opened my mouth, and he fed me the scroll."}, {"pk": 4048320, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 3, "verse": 3, "text": "\u201cSon of man,\u201d he said to me, \u201cfeed your stomach and fill your belly with this scroll I am giving you.\u201d So I ate it, \u24dd and it was as sweet as honey in my mouth. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd Jr 15:16
\u24d0 Ps 19:10; 119:103; Rv 10:9-10"}, {"pk": 4048321, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 3, "verse": 4, "text": "Then he said to me: \u201cSon of man, go to the house of Israel and speak my words to them."}, {"pk": 4048322, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 3, "verse": 5, "text": "For you are not being sent to a people of unintelligible speech or a difficult language but to the house of Israel\u2009\u2014"}, {"pk": 4048323, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 3, "verse": 6, "text": "not to the many peoples of unintelligible speech or a difficult language, whose words you cannot understand. No doubt, if I sent you to them, they would listen to you. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Mt 11:21,23"}, {"pk": 4048324, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 3, "verse": 7, "text": "But the house of Israel will not want to listen to you because they do not want to listen to me. \u24d2 For the whole house of Israel is hardheaded and hardhearted.", "comment": "\u24d2 Jn 15:20"}, {"pk": 4048325, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 3, "verse": 8, "text": "Look, I have made your face as hard as their faces and your forehead as hard as their foreheads. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Jr 1:18; 5:3"}, {"pk": 4048326, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 3, "verse": 9, "text": "I have made your forehead like a diamond, harder than flint. Don\u2019t be afraid of them or discouraged by the look on their faces, though they are a rebellious house.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4048327, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 3, "verse": 10, "text": "Next he said to me: \u201cSon of man, listen carefully to all my words that I speak to you and take them to heart."}, {"pk": 4048328, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 3, "verse": 11, "text": "Go to your people, the exiles, and speak to them. Tell them, \u2018This is what the Lord GOD says,\u2019 whether they listen or refuse to listen.\u201d \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Ezk 2:5,7"}, {"pk": 4048329, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 3, "verse": 12, "text": "The Spirit then lifted me up, \u24d5 and I heard a loud rumbling sound behind me\u2009\u2014\u2009bless the glory of the LORD in his place!\u2009\u2014\u2009", "comment": "[1] Some emend to behind me as the glory of the LORD rose from his place:13the
\u24d5 Ezk 8:3; Ac 8:39"}, {"pk": 4048330, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 3, "verse": 13, "text": "with the [1] sound of the living creatures\u2019 wings brushing against each other \u24d6 and the sound of the wheels beside them, \u24d7 a loud rumbling sound.", "comment": "\u24d6 Ezk 1:24
\u24d7 Ezk 1:15; 10:16-17"}, {"pk": 4048331, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 3, "verse": 14, "text": "The Spirit lifted me up and took me away. I left in bitterness and in an angry spirit, and the LORD\u2019s hand was on me powerfully. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 2Kg 3:15"}, {"pk": 4048332, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 3, "verse": 15, "text": "I came to the exiles at Tel-abib, who were living by the Chebar Canal, and I sat there among them stunned for seven days. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Jb 2:13; Ps 137:1"}, {"pk": 4048333, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 3, "verse": 16, "text": "Now at the end of seven days the word of the LORD came to me: \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Jr 42:7"}, {"pk": 4048334, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 3, "verse": 17, "text": "\u201cSon of man, I have made you a watchman over the house of Israel. \u24db When you hear a word from my mouth, give them a warning from me. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc 2Ch 19:10; Is 58:1
\u24db Is 52:8; 56:10; 62:6; Jr 6:17; Ezk 33:7-9"}, {"pk": 4048335, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 3, "verse": 18, "text": "If I say to the wicked person, \u24dd \u2018You will surely die,\u2019 but you do not warn him\u2009\u2014\u2009you don\u2019t speak out to warn him about his wicked way in order to save his life\u2009\u2014\u2009that wicked person will die for his iniquity. Yet I will hold you responsible for his blood.", "comment": "\u24dd Ezk 33:3,6,8-9"}, {"pk": 4048336, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 3, "verse": 19, "text": "But if you warn a wicked person and he does not turn from his wickedness or his wicked way, he will die for his iniquity, but you will have rescued yourself. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Ezk 14:14,20; Ac 18:6; 1Tm 4:16"}, {"pk": 4048337, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 3, "verse": 20, "text": "Now if a righteous person turns from his righteousness and acts unjustly, \u24d1 and I put a stumbling block in front of him, he will die. \u24d2 If you did not warn him, he will die because of his sin, and the righteous acts he did will not be remembered. Yet I will hold you responsible for his blood.", "comment": "\u24d2 Jr 6:21
\u24d1 Ezk 18:24"}, {"pk": 4048338, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 3, "verse": 21, "text": "But if you warn the righteous person that he should not sin, and he does not sin, he will indeed live because he listened to your warning, and you will have rescued yourself.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4048339, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 3, "verse": 22, "text": "The hand of the LORD was on me there, and he said to me, \u201cGet up, go out to the plain, \u24d3 and I will speak with you there.\u201d \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d3 Ezk 8:4
\u24d4 Ac 9:6"}, {"pk": 4048340, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 3, "verse": 23, "text": "So I got up and went out to the plain. The LORD\u2019s glory was present there, \u24d5 like the glory I had seen by the Chebar Canal, \u24d6 and I fell facedown.", "comment": "\u24d5 Ezk 1:28; Ac 7:55
\u24d6 Ezk 1:1"}, {"pk": 4048341, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 3, "verse": 24, "text": "The Spirit entered me and set me on my feet. \u24d7 He spoke with me and said: \u201cGo, shut yourself inside your house.", "comment": "\u24d7 Ezk 2:2"}, {"pk": 4048342, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 3, "verse": 25, "text": "As for you, son of man, they will put ropes on you \u24d8 and bind you with them so you cannot go out among them.", "comment": "\u24d8 Ezk 4:8"}, {"pk": 4048343, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 3, "verse": 26, "text": "I will make your tongue stick to the roof of your mouth, \u24d9 and you will be mute \u24da and unable to be a mediator for [2] them, for they are a rebellious house.", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 22:15
\u24da Lk 1:20,22
[2] Or to rebuke"}, {"pk": 4048344, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 3, "verse": 27, "text": "But when I speak with you, I will open your mouth, \u24db and you will say to them, \u2018This is what the Lord GOD says.\u2019 Let the one who listens, listen, and let the one who refuses, refuse\u2009\u2014\u2009for they are a rebellious house.", "comment": "\u24db Ezk 24:27; 33:22"}, {"pk": 4048345, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 4, "verse": 1, "text": "\u201cNow you, son of man, take a brick, set it in front of you, and draw the city of Jerusalem on it."}, {"pk": 4048346, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 4, "verse": 2, "text": "Then lay siege against it: \u24dc Construct a siege wall, build a ramp, pitch military camps, and place battering rams against it on all sides.", "comment": "\u24dc Jr 6:6; Ezk 21:22"}, {"pk": 4048347, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 4, "verse": 3, "text": "Take an iron plate and set it up as an iron wall between yourself and the city. Face it so that it is under siege, and besiege it. This will be a sign for the house of Israel. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Is 8:18; 20:3; Ezk 12:6,11; 24:24-27"}, {"pk": 4048348, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 4, "verse": 4, "text": "\u201cThen lie down on your left side and place the iniquity [1] of the house of Israel on it. You will bear their iniquity for the number of days you lie on your side.", "comment": "[1] Or punishment"}, {"pk": 4048349, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 4, "verse": 5, "text": "For I have assigned you the years of their iniquity according to the number of days you lie down, 390 days; so you will bear the iniquity of the house of Israel. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Nm 14:34"}, {"pk": 4048350, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 4, "verse": 6, "text": "When you have completed these days, lie down again, but on your right side, and bear the iniquity of the house of Judah. I have assigned you forty days, a day for each year."}, {"pk": 4048351, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 4, "verse": 7, "text": "Face the siege of Jerusalem with your arm bared, and prophesy against it."}, {"pk": 4048352, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 4, "verse": 8, "text": "Be aware that I will put cords on you so you cannot turn from side to side until you have finished the days of your siege. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Ezk 3:25"}, {"pk": 4048353, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 4, "verse": 9, "text": "\u201cAlso take wheat, barley, beans, lentils, millet, and spelt. Put them in a single container and make them into bread for yourself. You are to eat it during the number of days you lie on your side, 390 days."}, {"pk": 4048354, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 4, "verse": 10, "text": "The food you eat each day will weigh eight ounces; [2] you will eat it at set times. [3]", "comment": "[3] Lit from time to time, also in v. 11
[2] Lit 20 shekels"}, {"pk": 4048355, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 4, "verse": 11, "text": "You will also drink a ration of water, a sixth of a gallon, [4] which you will drink at set times.", "comment": "[4] Lit hin"}, {"pk": 4048356, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 4, "verse": 12, "text": "You will eat it as you would a barley cake and bake it over dried human excrement in their sight.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4048357, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 4, "verse": 13, "text": "The LORD said, \u201cThis is how the Israelites will eat their bread\u2009\u2014\u2009ceremonially unclean\u2009\u2014\u2009among the nations where I will banish them.\u201d \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Dn 1:8; Hs 9:3"}, {"pk": 4048358, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 4, "verse": 14, "text": "But I said, \u201cOh, Lord GOD, I have never been defiled. From my youth until now I have not eaten anything that died naturally or was mauled by wild beasts. \u24d3 And impure meat has never entered my mouth.\u201d \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d3 Lv 17:15; 22:8; Ezk 44:31
\u24d4 Ac 10:14"}, {"pk": 4048359, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 4, "verse": 15, "text": "He replied to me, \u201cLook, I will let you use cow dung instead of human excrement, and you can make your bread over that.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4048360, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 4, "verse": 16, "text": "He said to me, \u201cSon of man, I am going to cut off the supply of bread in Jerusalem. \u24d5 They will anxiously eat food they have weighed out and in dread drink rationed water \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Ezk 12:19
\u24d5 Lv 26:26; Ezk 5:16; 14:13"}, {"pk": 4048361, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 4, "verse": 17, "text": "for lack of bread and water. Everyone will be devastated and waste away because of their iniquity. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Lv 26:39; Ezk 24:23; 33:10"}, {"pk": 4048362, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 5, "verse": 1, "text": "\u201cNow you, son of man, take a sharp sword, \u24d8 use it as you would a barber\u2019s razor, and shave your head and beard. Then take a set of scales and divide the hair.", "comment": "\u24d8 Lv 21:5; Is 7:20; Ezk 44:20"}, {"pk": 4048363, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 5, "verse": 2, "text": "You are to burn a third of it in the city when the days of the siege have ended; \u24d9 you are to take a third and slash it with the sword all around the city; and you are to scatter a third to the wind, for I will draw a sword to chase after them.", "comment": "\u24d9 Ezk 4:2-8"}, {"pk": 4048364, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 5, "verse": 3, "text": "But you are to take a few strands from the hair and secure them in the folds of your robe. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Jr 40:6; 52:16"}, {"pk": 4048365, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 5, "verse": 4, "text": "Take some more of them, throw them into the fire, and burn them in it. \u24db A fire will spread from it to the whole house of Israel.", "comment": "\u24db Jr 44:14"}, {"pk": 4048366, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 5, "verse": 5, "text": "\u201cThis is what the Lord GOD says: I have set this Jerusalem in the center of the nations, with countries all around her."}, {"pk": 4048367, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 5, "verse": 6, "text": "She has rebelled against my ordinances with more wickedness than the nations, and against my statutes more than the countries that surround her. For her people have rejected my ordinances and have not walked in my statutes."}, {"pk": 4048368, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 5, "verse": 7, "text": "\u201cTherefore, this is what the Lord GOD says: Because you have been more insubordinate than the nations around you \u24dc \u2009\u2014\u2009you have not walked in my statutes or kept my ordinances; you have not even kept the ordinances of the nations around you\u2009\u2014\u2009", "comment": "\u24dc Jr 2:10-11"}, {"pk": 4048369, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 5, "verse": 8, "text": "therefore, this is what the Lord GOD says: See, I myself am against you, Jerusalem, and I will execute judgments within you in the sight of the nations."}, {"pk": 4048370, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 5, "verse": 9, "text": "Because of all your detestable practices, I will do to you what I have never done before and what I will never do again. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Dn 9:12; Am 3:2"}, {"pk": 4048371, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 5, "verse": 10, "text": "As a result, fathers will eat their sons \u24d0 within Jerusalem, [1] and sons will eat their fathers. I will execute judgments against you and scatter all your survivors to every direction of the wind.", "comment": "\u24d0 Lv 26:29; Dt 28:53-57; Jr 19:9
[1] Lit you"}, {"pk": 4048372, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 5, "verse": 11, "text": "\u201cTherefore, as I live\u201d\u2009\u2014\u2009this is the declaration of the Lord GOD \u2009\u2014\u2009\u201cI will withdraw and show you no pity, because you have defiled my sanctuary \u24d1 with all your abhorrent acts and detestable practices. \u24d2 Yes, I will not spare you.", "comment": "\u24d1 Jr 7:9-11; Ezk 8:5-6,16
\u24d2 Ezk 7:20; 11:18,21"}, {"pk": 4048373, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 5, "verse": 12, "text": "A third of your people will die by plague and be consumed by famine within you; \u24d3 a third will fall by the sword all around you; and I will scatter a third to every direction of the wind, and I will draw a sword to chase after them. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d3 Jr 15:2; 21:9; Ezk 5:17; 6:11-12
\u24d4 Jr 15:2; 43:10-11; 44:27"}, {"pk": 4048374, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 5, "verse": 13, "text": "When my anger is spent and I have vented my wrath on them, I will be appeased. \u24d5 Then after I have spent my wrath on them, they will know that I, the LORD, have spoken in my jealousy. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d5 Is 1:24
\u24d6 Ezk 36:5-6; 38:19"}, {"pk": 4048375, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 5, "verse": 14, "text": "\u201cI will make you a ruin and a disgrace among the nations around you, in the sight of everyone who passes by."}, {"pk": 4048376, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 5, "verse": 15, "text": "So you [2] will be a disgrace and a taunt, a warning and a horror, to the nations around you when I execute judgments against you in anger, \u24d7 wrath, and furious rebukes. I, the LORD, have spoken.", "comment": "[2] DSS, LXX, Syr, Tg, Vg; MT reads she
\u24d7 Ps 79:3-10; Ezk 22:4"}, {"pk": 4048377, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 5, "verse": 16, "text": "When I shoot deadly arrows of famine at them, arrows for destruction that I will send to destroy you, inhabitants of Jerusalem, I will intensify the famine against you and cut off your supply of bread."}, {"pk": 4048378, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 5, "verse": 17, "text": "I will send famine and dangerous animals against you. They will leave you childless. Plague and bloodshed will sweep through you, and I will bring a sword against you. I, the LORD, have spoken.\u201d \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Lv 26:6; Dt 32:23-25"}, {"pk": 4048379, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 6, "verse": 1, "text": "The word of the LORD came to me:"}, {"pk": 4048380, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 6, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cSon of man, face the mountains of Israel \u24d9 and prophesy against them.", "comment": "\u24d9 Ezk 36:1"}, {"pk": 4048381, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 6, "verse": 3, "text": "You are to say: Mountains of Israel, hear the word of the Lord GOD! This is what the Lord GOD says to the mountains and the hills, to the ravines and the valleys: I am about to bring a sword against you, and I will destroy your high places. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Lv 26:30"}, {"pk": 4048382, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 6, "verse": 4, "text": "Your altars will be desolated and your shrines [1] smashed. I will throw down your slain in front of your idols.", "comment": "[1] Or incense altars, also in v. 6"}, {"pk": 4048383, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 6, "verse": 5, "text": "I will lay the corpses of the Israelites in front of their idols and scatter your bones around your altars."}, {"pk": 4048384, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 6, "verse": 6, "text": "Wherever you live the cities will be in ruins and the high places will be desolate, so that your altars will lie in ruins and be desecrated, [2] your idols smashed and obliterated, your shrines cut down, and what you have made wiped out.", "comment": "[2] Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4048385, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 6, "verse": 7, "text": "The slain will fall among you, and you will know that I am the LORD."}, {"pk": 4048386, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 6, "verse": 8, "text": "\u201cYet I will leave a remnant when you are scattered among the nations, for throughout the countries there will be some of you who will escape the sword. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Jr 44:14,28; Ezk 7:16"}, {"pk": 4048387, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 6, "verse": 9, "text": "Then your survivors will remember me among the nations where they are taken captive, \u24dc how I was crushed by their promiscuous hearts that turned away from me and by their eyes that lusted after their idols. \u24dd They will loathe themselves because of the evil things they did, \u24d0 their detestable actions of every kind.", "comment": "\u24dc Dt 4:29
\u24d0 Ezk 20:43; 36:31
\u24dd Ps 78:40"}, {"pk": 4048388, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 6, "verse": 10, "text": "And they will know that I am the LORD; I did not threaten to bring this disaster on them without a reason."}, {"pk": 4048389, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 6, "verse": 11, "text": "\u201cThis is what the Lord GOD says: Clap your hands, stamp your feet, \u24d1 and cry out over all the evil and detestable practices of the house of Israel, who will fall by the sword, famine, and plague. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Ezk 5:12
\u24d1 Ezk 21:14,17; 25:6"}, {"pk": 4048390, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 6, "verse": 12, "text": "The one who is far off will die by plague; the one who is near will fall by the sword; and the one who remains and is spared [3] will die of famine. In this way I will exhaust my wrath on them. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Ezk 5:13
[3] Or besieged"}, {"pk": 4048391, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 6, "verse": 13, "text": "You will all know that I am the LORD when their slain lie among their idols around their altars, \u24d4 on every high hill, \u24d5 on all the mountaintops, and under every green tree and every leafy oak\u2009\u2014\u2009the places where they offered pleasing aromas to all their idols.", "comment": "\u24d4 Ezk 6:4-7
\u24d5 Is 57:5-7; Jr 2:20; Ezk 20:28; Hs 4:13"}, {"pk": 4048392, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 6, "verse": 14, "text": "I will stretch out my hand against them, \u24d6 and wherever they live I will make the land a desolate waste, from the wilderness to Diblah. [4] Then they will know that I am the LORD.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d6 Is 5:25
[4] Some Hb mss, some LXX mss read Riblah; 2Kg 23:33; Jr 39:5"}, {"pk": 4048393, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 7, "verse": 1, "text": "The word of the LORD came to me:"}, {"pk": 4048394, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 7, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cSon of man, this is what the Lord GOD says to the land of Israel: An end! The end has come
on the four corners of the earth. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Am 8:2,10"}, {"pk": 4048395, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 7, "verse": 3, "text": "The end is now upon you;
I will send my anger against you
and judge you according to your ways.
I will punish you for all your detestable practices.
"}, {"pk": 4048396, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 7, "verse": 4, "text": "I will not look on you with pity or spare you, \u24d8
but I will punish you for your ways \u24d9
and for your detestable practices within you.
Then you will know that I am the LORD.\u201d \u24da
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ezk 5:11
\u24da Ezk 6:7,14
\u24d9 Ezk 11:21"}, {"pk": 4048397, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 7, "verse": 5, "text": "This is what the Lord GOD says: Look, one disaster after another is coming! \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db 2Kg 21:12-13"}, {"pk": 4048398, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 7, "verse": 6, "text": "An end has come; the end has come!
It has awakened against you.
Look, it is coming!
"}, {"pk": 4048399, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 7, "verse": 7, "text": "Doom [1] has come on you, \u24dc
inhabitants of the land.
The time has come; the day is near.
There will be panic on the mountains
and not celebration. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Jl 2:1-2; Am 5:18-20; Zph 1:14-15
\u24dc Ezk 7:10
[1] Or A leash; Hb obscure, also in v. 10"}, {"pk": 4048400, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 7, "verse": 8, "text": "I will pour out my wrath on you very soon; \u24d0
I will exhaust my anger against you
and judge you according to your ways.
I will punish you for all your detestable practices.
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ezk 20:8,21"}, {"pk": 4048401, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 7, "verse": 9, "text": "I will not look on you with pity or spare you.
I will punish you for your ways
and for your detestable practices within you.
Then you will know
that it is I, the LORD, who strikes.
"}, {"pk": 4048402, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 7, "verse": 10, "text": "Here is the day! Here it comes!
Doom is on its way. \u24d1
The rod has blossomed; \u24d2
arrogance has bloomed. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ezk 7:7
\u24d3 Is 10:5; Mt 24:32-33
\u24d2 Nm 17:8"}, {"pk": 4048403, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 7, "verse": 11, "text": "Violence has grown into a rod of wickedness. \u24d4
None of them will remain:
none of that crowd,
none of their wealth,
and none of the eminent [2] among them.
", "comment": "[2] Some Hb mss, Syr, Vg read and no rest
\u24d4 Ps 73:8; 125:3"}, {"pk": 4048404, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 7, "verse": 12, "text": "The time has come; the day has arrived.
Let the buyer not rejoice \u24d5
and the seller not mourn,
for wrath is on her whole crowd. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Is 24:2
\u24d5 Pr 20:14"}, {"pk": 4048405, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 7, "verse": 13, "text": "The seller will certainly not return
to what was sold
as long as he and the buyer remain alive. [3]
For the vision concerning her whole crowd
will not be revoked,
and because of the iniquity of each one,
none will preserve his life.
", "comment": "[3] Lit sold, while still in life is their life"}, {"pk": 4048406, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 7, "verse": 14, "text": "They have blown the trumpet \u24d7
and prepared everything,
but no one goes to war,
for my wrath is on her whole crowd.
", "comment": "\u24d7 Nm 10:9"}, {"pk": 4048407, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 7, "verse": 15, "text": "The sword is on the outside; \u24d8
plague and famine are on the inside.
Whoever is in the field will die by the sword,
and famine and plague will devour
whoever is in the city.
", "comment": "\u24d8 Jr 14:18; Ezk 6:11-12"}, {"pk": 4048408, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 7, "verse": 16, "text": "The survivors among them will escape \u24d9
and live on the mountains.
Like doves of the valley,
all of them will moan,
each over his own iniquity.
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ezk 6:8; 14:22"}, {"pk": 4048409, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 7, "verse": 17, "text": "All their hands will become weak, \u24da
and all their knees will run with urine. [4]
", "comment": "[4] Lit knees will go water
\u24da Is 13:7; Ezk 21:7"}, {"pk": 4048410, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 7, "verse": 18, "text": "They will put on sackcloth,
and horror will overwhelm them.
Shame will cover all their faces,
and all their heads will be bald. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Is 15:2-3; Am 8:10"}, {"pk": 4048411, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 7, "verse": 19, "text": "They will throw their silver into the streets,
and their gold will seem like something filthy. \u24dc
Their silver and gold will be unable to save them
in the day of the LORD\u2019s wrath. \u24dd
They will not satisfy their appetites
or fill their stomachs,
for these were the stumbling blocks \u24d0
that brought about their iniquity.
", "comment": "\u24dc Is 2:20; 30:22
\u24d0 Ezk 14:3
\u24dd Pr 11:4; Zph 1:18"}, {"pk": 4048412, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 7, "verse": 20, "text": "He appointed his beautiful ornaments for majesty,
but [5] they made their detestable images from them,
their abhorrent things. \u24d1
Therefore, I have made these
into something filthy to them.
", "comment": "\u24d1 Jr 7:30; Ezk 16:17
[5] Or They turned their beautiful ornaments into objects of pride, and"}, {"pk": 4048413, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 7, "verse": 21, "text": "I will hand these things over
to foreigners as plunder \u24d2
and to the wicked of the earth as spoil,
and they will profane them.
", "comment": "\u24d2 2Kg 24:13"}, {"pk": 4048414, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 7, "verse": 22, "text": "I will turn my face from them
as they profane my treasured place.
Violent men will enter it and profane it.
"}, {"pk": 4048415, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 7, "verse": 23, "text": "Forge the chain, \u24d3
for the land is filled with crimes of bloodshed,
and the city is filled with violence. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ezk 8:17; 9:9
\u24d3 Jr 27:2"}, {"pk": 4048416, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 7, "verse": 24, "text": "So I will bring the most evil of nations \u24d5
to take possession of their houses.
I will put an end to the pride of the strong,
and their sacred places will be profaned. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ezk 21:31; 28:7
\u24d6 2Ch 7:20; Ezk 24:21"}, {"pk": 4048417, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 7, "verse": 25, "text": "Anguish is coming!
They will look for peace, but there will be none.
"}, {"pk": 4048418, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 7, "verse": 26, "text": "Disaster after disaster will come, \u24d7
and there will be rumor after rumor. \u24d8
Then they will look for a vision from a prophet, \u24d9
but instruction will perish from the priests
and counsel from the elders. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24d9 Jr 21:2; 37:17
\u24da Ps 74:9; Mc 3:6
\u24d7 Is 47:11; Jr 4:20
\u24d8 Ezk 21:7"}, {"pk": 4048419, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 7, "verse": 27, "text": "The king will mourn;
the prince will be clothed in grief;
and the hands of the people of the land will tremble.
I will deal with them according to their own conduct,
and I will judge them by their own standards. \u24db
Then they will know that I am the LORD.
", "comment": "\u24db Mt 7:2"}, {"pk": 4048420, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 8, "verse": 1, "text": "In the sixth year, in the sixth month, on the fifth day of the month, I was sitting in my house and the elders of Judah were sitting in front of me, \u24dc and there the hand of the Lord GOD came down on me. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Ezk 1:3
\u24dc Ezk 14:1; 20:1"}, {"pk": 4048421, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 8, "verse": 2, "text": "I looked, and there was someone who looked like a man. [1] From what seemed to be his waist down was fire, and from his waist up was something that looked bright, \u24d0 like the gleam of amber. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Ezk 1:4,27
[1] LXX; MT, Vg read like fire
\u24d0 Ezk 1:27"}, {"pk": 4048422, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 8, "verse": 3, "text": "He stretched out what appeared to be a hand and took me by the hair of my head. Then the Spirit lifted me up between earth and heaven and carried me in visions of God \u24d2 to Jerusalem, to the entrance of the inner gate that faces north, where the offensive statue that provokes jealousy \u24d3 was located.", "comment": "\u24d2 Ezk 11:1,24; 40:2; 2Co 12:1-4
\u24d3 Ex 20:4; Dt 32:16"}, {"pk": 4048423, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 8, "verse": 4, "text": "I saw the glory of the God of Israel \u24d4 there, like the vision I had seen in the plain. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Ezk 1:28; 3:22-23
\u24d4 Ezk 9:3"}, {"pk": 4048424, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 8, "verse": 5, "text": "The LORD said to me, \u201cSon of man, look toward the north.\u201d I looked to the north, and there was this offensive statue north of the Altar Gate, at the entrance."}, {"pk": 4048425, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 8, "verse": 6, "text": "He said to me, \u201cSon of man, do you see what they are doing here\u2009\u2014\u2009more detestable acts that the house of Israel is committing \u24d6 \u2009\u2014\u2009so that I must depart from my sanctuary? You will see even more detestable acts.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d6 Ezk 5:11; 8:9,17; 23:4-5"}, {"pk": 4048426, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 8, "verse": 7, "text": "Then he brought me to the entrance of the court, and when I looked there was a hole in the wall."}, {"pk": 4048427, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 8, "verse": 8, "text": "He said to me, \u201cSon of man, dig through the wall.\u201d So I dug through the wall and discovered a doorway."}, {"pk": 4048428, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 8, "verse": 9, "text": "He said to me, \u201cGo in and see the detestable, wicked acts they are committing here.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4048429, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 8, "verse": 10, "text": "I went in and looked, and there engraved all around the wall was every kind of abhorrent thing\u2009\u2014\u2009crawling creatures and beasts\u2009\u2014\u2009as well as all the idols of the house of Israel. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Ex 20:4; Dt 4:16-18; Rm 1:23"}, {"pk": 4048430, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 8, "verse": 11, "text": "Seventy elders from the house of Israel were standing before them, with Jaazaniah son of Shaphan \u24d8 standing among them. Each had a firepan in his hand, and a fragrant cloud of incense was rising up.", "comment": "\u24d8 Nm 11:16,25; Lk 10:1"}, {"pk": 4048431, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 8, "verse": 12, "text": "He said to me, \u201cSon of man, do you see what the elders of the house of Israel are doing in the darkness, each at the shrine of his idol? For they are saying, \u2018The LORD does not see us. The LORD has abandoned the land.\u2019\u201d \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 14:1; Is 29:15; Ezk 9:9"}, {"pk": 4048432, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 8, "verse": 13, "text": "Again he said to me, \u201cYou will see even more detestable acts that they are committing.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4048433, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 8, "verse": 14, "text": "Then he brought me to the entrance of the north gate of the LORD\u2019s house, and I saw women sitting there weeping for Tammuz."}, {"pk": 4048434, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 8, "verse": 15, "text": "And he said to me, \u201cDo you see this, son of man? You will see even more detestable acts than these.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4048435, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 8, "verse": 16, "text": "So he brought me to the inner court of the LORD\u2019s house, and there were about twenty-five men at the entrance of the LORD\u2019s temple, between the portico and the altar, \u24da with their backs to the LORD\u2019s temple and their faces turned to the east. \u24db They were bowing to the east in worship of the sun. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Dt 4:19; 17:3
\u24da Jl 2:17
\u24db Jr 2:27; 32:33"}, {"pk": 4048436, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 8, "verse": 17, "text": "And he said to me, \u201cDo you see this, son of man? Is it not enough for the house of Judah to commit the detestable acts they are doing here, that they must also fill the land with violence \u24dd and repeatedly anger me, \u24d0 even putting the branch to their nose? [2]", "comment": "\u24dd Ezk 7:11,23; 9:9
\u24d0 Jr 7:18-19
[2] Alt Hb tradition reads my nose"}, {"pk": 4048437, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 8, "verse": 18, "text": "Therefore I will respond with wrath. \u24d1 I will not show pity or spare them. \u24d2 Though they call loudly in my hearing, \u24d3 I will not listen to them.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d3 Mc 3:4
\u24d1 Ezk 5:13
\u24d2 Ezk 5:11"}, {"pk": 4048438, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 9, "verse": 1, "text": "Then he called loudly in my hearing, \u201cCome near, executioners of the city, each of you with a destructive weapon in his hand.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4048439, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 9, "verse": 2, "text": "And I saw six men coming from the direction of the Upper Gate, \u24d4 which faces north, each with a war club in his hand. There was another man among them, clothed in linen, \u24d5 carrying writing equipment. They came and stood beside the bronze altar.", "comment": "\u24d4 2Kg 15:35; Jr 20:2
\u24d5 Lv 16:4"}, {"pk": 4048440, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 9, "verse": 3, "text": "Then the glory of the God of Israel \u24d6 rose from above the cherub where it had been, to the threshold of the temple. He called to the man clothed in linen and carrying writing equipment.", "comment": "\u24d6 Ezk 10:4,18; 11:22-23"}, {"pk": 4048441, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 9, "verse": 4, "text": "\u201cPass throughout the city of Jerusalem,\u201d the LORD said to him, \u201cand put a mark on the foreheads \u24d7 of the men who sigh and groan \u24d8 over all the detestable practices committed in it.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d7 Rv 7:2-3; 9:4; 14:1
\u24d8 Ps 119:53,136; Jr 13:17"}, {"pk": 4048442, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 9, "verse": 5, "text": "He spoke to the others in my hearing: \u201cPass through the city after him and start killing; do not show pity or spare them! \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Ezk 5:11"}, {"pk": 4048443, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 9, "verse": 6, "text": "Slaughter the old men, the young men and women, as well as the children and older women, \u24da but do not come near anyone who has the mark. \u24db Begin at my sanctuary.\u201d \u24dc So they began with the elders who were in front of the temple.", "comment": "\u24da 2Ch 36:17
\u24dc Jr 25:29
\u24db Rv 9:4"}, {"pk": 4048444, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 9, "verse": 7, "text": "Then he said to them, \u201cDefile the temple and fill the courts with the slain. \u24dd Go!\u201d So they went out killing people in the city.", "comment": "\u24dd Ezk 7:20-22"}, {"pk": 4048445, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 9, "verse": 8, "text": "While they were killing, I was left alone. And I fell facedown and cried out, \u201cOh, Lord GOD! \u24d0 Are you going to destroy the entire remnant of Israel when you pour out your wrath on Jerusalem?\u201d", "comment": "\u24d0 Ezk 11:13"}, {"pk": 4048446, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 9, "verse": 9, "text": "He answered me, \u201cThe iniquity of the house of Israel and Judah is extremely great; the land is full of bloodshed, \u24d1 and the city full of perversity. For they say, \u2018The LORD has abandoned the land; \u24d2 he does not see.\u2019 \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d2 Ezk 8:12
\u24d3 Is 29:15
\u24d1 2Kg 21:16"}, {"pk": 4048447, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 9, "verse": 10, "text": "But as for me, I will not show pity or spare them. \u24d4 I will bring their conduct down on their own heads.\u201d \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d4 Ezk 5:11; 7:4; 8:18
\u24d5 Ezk 11:21"}, {"pk": 4048448, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 9, "verse": 11, "text": "Then the man clothed in linen and carrying writing equipment reported back, \u201cI have done all that you commanded me.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4048449, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 10, "verse": 1, "text": "Then I looked, and there above the expanse over the heads \u24d6 of the cherubim was something like a throne with the appearance of lapis lazuli.", "comment": "\u24d6 Ezk 1:22,26"}, {"pk": 4048450, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 10, "verse": 2, "text": "The LORD spoke to the man clothed in linen and said, \u201cGo inside the wheelwork beneath the cherubim. Fill your hands with blazing coals from among the cherubim and scatter them over the city.\u201d \u24d7 So he went in as I watched.", "comment": "\u24d7 Ezk 1:13; Rv 8:5"}, {"pk": 4048451, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 10, "verse": 3, "text": "Now the cherubim were standing to the south of the temple when the man went in, and the cloud \u24d8 filled the inner court. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Ezk 8:3,16
\u24d8 1Kg 8:10-11"}, {"pk": 4048452, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 10, "verse": 4, "text": "Then the glory of the LORD rose from above the cherub to the threshold of the temple. \u24da The temple was filled with the cloud, \u24db and the court was filled with the brightness of the LORD\u2019s glory. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Ezk 1:28; Hg 2:7
\u24da Ezk 9:3; 10:18; 11:22-23; 43:2-5; 44:4
\u24db Ex 40:34-35; Is 6:1-4; Rv 15:8"}, {"pk": 4048453, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 10, "verse": 5, "text": "The sound of the cherubim\u2019s wings could be heard as far as the outer court; it was like the voice of God Almighty when he speaks."}, {"pk": 4048454, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 10, "verse": 6, "text": "After the LORD commanded the man clothed in linen, saying, \u201cTake fire from inside the wheelwork, from among the cherubim,\u201d the man went in and stood beside a wheel."}, {"pk": 4048455, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 10, "verse": 7, "text": "Then the cherub reached out his hand to the fire that was among them. He took some and put it into the hands of the man clothed in linen, who took it and went out."}, {"pk": 4048456, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 10, "verse": 8, "text": "The cherubim appeared to have the form of human hands under their wings. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Ezk 1:8"}, {"pk": 4048457, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 10, "verse": 9, "text": "I looked, and there were four wheels beside the cherubim, \u24d0 one wheel beside each cherub. The luster of the wheels was like the gleam of beryl. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Dn 10:6
\u24d0 Ezk 1:15-17"}, {"pk": 4048458, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 10, "verse": 10, "text": "In appearance, all four looked alike, like a wheel within a wheel."}, {"pk": 4048459, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 10, "verse": 11, "text": "When they moved, they would go in any of the four directions, \u24d2 without pivoting as they moved. But wherever the head faced, they would go in that direction, without pivoting as they went.", "comment": "\u24d2 Ezk 1:17"}, {"pk": 4048460, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 10, "verse": 12, "text": "Their entire bodies, \u24d3 including their backs, hands, wings, and the wheels that the four of them had, were full of eyes all around. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d3 Rv 4:6,8
\u24d4 Ezk 1:18"}, {"pk": 4048461, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 10, "verse": 13, "text": "As I listened the wheels were called \u201cthe wheelwork.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4048462, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 10, "verse": 14, "text": "Each one had four faces: \u24d5 one was the face of a cherub, the second the face of a man, the third the face of a lion, and the fourth the face of an eagle.", "comment": "\u24d5 Ezk 1:6,10; 10:21"}, {"pk": 4048463, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 10, "verse": 15, "text": "The cherubim ascended; these were the living creatures I had seen by the Chebar Canal. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Ezk 1:3,5"}, {"pk": 4048464, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 10, "verse": 16, "text": "When the cherubim moved, the wheels moved beside them, and when they lifted their wings to rise from the earth, even then the wheels did not veer away from them."}, {"pk": 4048465, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 10, "verse": 17, "text": "When the cherubim stopped, \u24d7 the wheels stood still, and when they ascended, the wheels ascended with them, for the spirit of the living creatures was in them.", "comment": "\u24d7 Ezk 1:21"}, {"pk": 4048466, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 10, "verse": 18, "text": "Then the glory of the LORD moved away from the threshold of the temple \u24d8 and stopped above the cherubim. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d8 Ezk 10:4
\u24d9 Ps 18:10"}, {"pk": 4048467, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 10, "verse": 19, "text": "The cherubim lifted their wings and ascended from the earth right before my eyes; \u24da the wheels were beside them as they went. The glory of the God of Israel was above them, and it stopped at the entrance to the eastern gate of the LORD\u2019s house.", "comment": "\u24da Ezk 11:22"}, {"pk": 4048468, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 10, "verse": 20, "text": "These were the living creatures I had seen \u24db beneath the God of Israel by the Chebar Canal, \u24dc and I recognized that they were cherubim.", "comment": "\u24db Ezk 1:5,22,26; 10:15
\u24dc Ezk 1:1"}, {"pk": 4048469, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 10, "verse": 21, "text": "Each had four faces and each had four wings, \u24dd with what looked something like human hands under their wings.", "comment": "\u24dd Ezk 1:6,8; 10:14; 41:18-19"}, {"pk": 4048470, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 10, "verse": 22, "text": "Their faces looked like the same faces I had seen \u24d0 by the Chebar Canal. Each creature went straight ahead.", "comment": "\u24d0 Ezk 1:10"}, {"pk": 4048471, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 11, "verse": 1, "text": "The Spirit then lifted me up \u24d1 and brought me to the eastern gate of the LORD\u2019s house, which faces east, and at the gate\u2019s entrance were twenty-five men. Among them I saw Jaazaniah son of Azzur, and Pelatiah son of Benaiah, leaders of the people.", "comment": "\u24d1 Ezk 3:12,14; 8:3"}, {"pk": 4048472, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 11, "verse": 2, "text": "The LORD [1] said to me, \u201cSon of man, these are the men who plot evil \u24d2 and give wicked advice in this city.", "comment": "\u24d2 Gn 6:5; Ps 36:4; Pr 14:2; Mc 2:1
[1] Lit He"}, {"pk": 4048473, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 11, "verse": 3, "text": "They are saying, \u2018Isn\u2019t the time near to build houses? [2] \u24d3 The city is the pot, \u24d4 and we are the meat.\u2019", "comment": "\u24d4 Jr 1:13; Ezk 24:3,6
[2] Or \u201cThe time is not near to build houses.
\u24d3 Jr 29:28; Am 3:15; Zph 1:13"}, {"pk": 4048474, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 11, "verse": 4, "text": "Therefore, prophesy against them. Prophesy, son of man!\u201d"}, {"pk": 4048475, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 11, "verse": 5, "text": "Then the Spirit of the LORD came on me, and he told me, \u201cYou are to say, \u2018This is what the LORD says: That is what you are thinking, house of Israel; and I know the thoughts that arise in your mind. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Jr 17:10; Ezk 2:2"}, {"pk": 4048476, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 11, "verse": 6, "text": "You have multiplied your slain in this city, \u24d6 filling its streets with them.", "comment": "\u24d6 Ezk 7:23; 22:2-6,9,12,27"}, {"pk": 4048477, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 11, "verse": 7, "text": "\u201c\u2018Therefore, this is what the Lord GOD says: The slain you have put within it are the meat, \u24d7 and the city is the pot, but I [3] will take you out of it. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d7 Ezk 24:3-13; Mc 3:2-3
\u24d8 Ezk 11:9
[3] Some Hb mss, LXX, Syr, Tg, Vg; other Hb mss read he"}, {"pk": 4048478, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 11, "verse": 8, "text": "You fear the sword, \u24d9 so I will bring the sword against you. \u24da This is the declaration of the Lord GOD.", "comment": "\u24d9 Pr 10:24; Is 66:4
\u24da Jb 3:25; Is 24:17-18"}, {"pk": 4048479, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 11, "verse": 9, "text": "I will take you out of the city and hand you over to foreigners; I will execute judgments against you. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Ezk 5:8"}, {"pk": 4048480, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 11, "verse": 10, "text": "You will fall by the sword, \u24dc and I will judge you at the border of Israel. \u24dd Then you will know that I am the LORD.", "comment": "\u24dc Jr 39:6; 52:9-10
\u24dd 2Kg 14:25"}, {"pk": 4048481, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 11, "verse": 11, "text": "The city will not be a pot for you, \u24d0 and you will not be the meat within it. I will judge you at the border of Israel,", "comment": "\u24d0 Ezk 11:3,7"}, {"pk": 4048482, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 11, "verse": 12, "text": "so you will know that I am the LORD, whose statutes you have not followed and whose ordinances you have not practiced. Instead, you have acted according to the ordinances of the nations around you.\u2019\u201d \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Ezk 8:10,14,16"}, {"pk": 4048483, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 11, "verse": 13, "text": "Now while I was prophesying, Pelatiah son of Benaiah died. \u24d2 Then I fell facedown and cried out loudly, \u201cOh, Lord GOD! \u24d3 You are bringing the remnant of Israel to an end!\u201d", "comment": "\u24d3 Ezk 9:8
\u24d2 Ac 5:5"}, {"pk": 4048484, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 11, "verse": 14, "text": "The word of the LORD came to me again:"}, {"pk": 4048485, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 11, "verse": 15, "text": "\u201cSon of man, your own relatives, those who have the right to redeem your property, [4] [5] along with the entire house of Israel\u2009\u2014\u2009all of them\u2009\u2014\u2009are those to whom the residents of Jerusalem have said, \u2018You are far from the LORD; this land has been given to us as a possession.\u2019", "comment": "[4] LXX, Syr read your relatives, your fellow exiles
[5] Or own brothers, your relatives"}, {"pk": 4048486, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 11, "verse": 16, "text": "\u201cTherefore say, \u2018This is what the Lord GOD says: Though I sent them far away among the nations and scattered them among the countries, yet for a little while I have been a sanctuary for them \u24d4 in the countries where they have gone.\u2019", "comment": "\u24d4 Is 8:14"}, {"pk": 4048487, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 11, "verse": 17, "text": "\u201cTherefore say, \u2018This is what the Lord GOD says: I will gather you from the peoples \u24d5 and assemble you from the countries where you have been scattered, and I will give you the land of Israel.\u2019", "comment": "\u24d5 Ezk 20:34,41-42; 28:25"}, {"pk": 4048488, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 11, "verse": 18, "text": "\u201cWhen they arrive there, they will remove all its \u24d6 abhorrent acts \u24d7 and detestable practices from it.", "comment": "\u24d7 Ezk 5:11
\u24d6 Ezk 37:23"}, {"pk": 4048489, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 11, "verse": 19, "text": "I will give them integrity of [6] heart \u24d8 and put a new spirit within them; I will remove their heart of stone \u24d9 from their bodies [7] and give them a heart of flesh, \u24da", "comment": "[7] Lit flesh
\u24d9 Zch 7:12
\u24da Ps 51:10; Jr 31:33; Ezk 36:26; 2Co 3:3
[6] Lit give them one
\u24d8 Jr 32:39"}, {"pk": 4048490, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 11, "verse": 20, "text": "so that they will follow my statutes, \u24db keep my ordinances, and practice them. They will be my people, and I will be their God. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Ezk 36:28
\u24db Ps 105:45; Ezk 36:27"}, {"pk": 4048491, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 11, "verse": 21, "text": "But as for those whose hearts pursue their desire for abhorrent acts and detestable practices, I will bring their conduct down on their own heads.\u201d \u24dd This is the declaration of the Lord GOD.", "comment": "\u24dd Ezk 9:10"}, {"pk": 4048492, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 11, "verse": 22, "text": "Then the cherubim, with the wheels beside them, lifted their wings, \u24d0 and the glory of the God of Israel was above them.", "comment": "\u24d0 Ezk 10:19"}, {"pk": 4048493, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 11, "verse": 23, "text": "The glory of the LORD \u24d1 rose up from within the city and stopped on the mountain \u24d2 east of the city. [8] \u24d3", "comment": "[8] = the Mount of Olives
\u24d3 Ezk 10:4
\u24d1 Ezk 8:4
\u24d2 Zch 14:4"}, {"pk": 4048494, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 11, "verse": 24, "text": "The Spirit lifted me up \u24d4 and brought me to Chaldea and to the exiles in a vision from the Spirit of God. After the vision I had seen left me,", "comment": "\u24d4 Ezk 8:3"}, {"pk": 4048495, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 11, "verse": 25, "text": "I spoke to the exiles about all the things the LORD had shown me."}, {"pk": 4048496, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 12, "verse": 1, "text": "The word of the LORD came to me:"}, {"pk": 4048497, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 12, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cSon of man, you are living among a rebellious house. \u24d5 They have eyes to see but do not see, and ears to hear but do not hear, \u24d6 for they are a rebellious house. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d5 Ezk 2:3,5
\u24d7 Ezk 2:5-8
\u24d6 Jr 5:21"}, {"pk": 4048498, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 12, "verse": 3, "text": "\u201cNow you, son of man, get your bags ready for exile and go into exile in their sight during the day. You will go into exile from your place to another place while they watch; perhaps they will understand, though they are a rebellious house."}, {"pk": 4048499, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 12, "verse": 4, "text": "During the day, bring out your bags like an exile\u2019s bags while they look on. Then in the evening go out in their sight like those going into exile."}, {"pk": 4048500, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 12, "verse": 5, "text": "As they watch, dig through the wall and take the bags out through it."}, {"pk": 4048501, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 12, "verse": 6, "text": "And while they look on, lift the bags to your shoulder and take them out in the dark; cover your face so that you cannot see the land. For I have made you a sign to the house of Israel.\u201d \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Ezk 4:3; 24:24"}, {"pk": 4048502, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 12, "verse": 7, "text": "So I did just as I was commanded. In the daytime I brought out my bags like an exile\u2019s bags. In the evening I dug through the wall by hand; I took them out in the dark, carrying them on my shoulder in their sight."}, {"pk": 4048503, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 12, "verse": 8, "text": "In the morning the word of the LORD came to me:"}, {"pk": 4048504, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 12, "verse": 9, "text": "\u201cSon of man, hasn\u2019t the house of Israel, that rebellious house, \u24d9 asked you, \u2018What are you doing?\u2009\u2019 \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Ezk 17:12; 20:49; 24:19
\u24d9 Ezk 2:5-8"}, {"pk": 4048505, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 12, "verse": 10, "text": "Say to them, \u2018This is what the Lord GOD says: This pronouncement concerns the prince [1] in Jerusalem and the whole house of Israel living there.\u2019 [2]", "comment": "[2] Lit Israel among them
[1] = King Zedekiah"}, {"pk": 4048506, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 12, "verse": 11, "text": "You are to say, \u2018I am a sign for you. Just as I have done, it will be done to them; they will go into exile, \u24db into captivity.\u2019", "comment": "\u24db Jr 15:2; 52:15,28-30"}, {"pk": 4048507, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 12, "verse": 12, "text": "The prince who is among \u24dc them will lift his bags to his shoulder in the dark and go out. They [3] will dig through the wall to bring him out through it. He will cover his face so he cannot see the land with his eyes.", "comment": "\u24dc 2Kg 25:1-7; Jr 39:4; 52:7
[3] LXX, Syr read He"}, {"pk": 4048508, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 12, "verse": 13, "text": "But I will spread my net over him, and he will be caught in my snare. I will bring him to Babylon, the land of the Chaldeans, yet he will not see it, \u24dd and he will die there.", "comment": "\u24dd Jr 39:7; 52:11"}, {"pk": 4048509, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 12, "verse": 14, "text": "I will also scatter all the attendants who surround him and all his troops to every direction of the wind, \u24d0 and I will draw a sword to chase after them.", "comment": "\u24d0 Ezk 5:2; 17:21"}, {"pk": 4048510, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 12, "verse": 15, "text": "They will know that I am the LORD \u24d1 when I disperse them among the nations and scatter them among the countries. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d1 Ezk 6:7,14
\u24d2 Ezk 22:15; 29:12; 30:23"}, {"pk": 4048511, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 12, "verse": 16, "text": "But I will spare a few of them from the sword, \u24d3 famine, and plague, so that among the nations where they go they can tell about all their detestable practices. Then they will know that I am the LORD.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d3 Ezk 6:8-9"}, {"pk": 4048512, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 12, "verse": 17, "text": "The word of the LORD came to me:"}, {"pk": 4048513, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 12, "verse": 18, "text": "\u201cSon of man, eat your bread with \u24d4 trembling and drink your water with anxious shaking.", "comment": "\u24d4 Ezk 4:16"}, {"pk": 4048514, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 12, "verse": 19, "text": "Then say to the people of the land, \u2018This is what the Lord GOD says about the residents of Jerusalem in the land of Israel: They will eat their bread with anxiety and drink their water in dread, for their [4] [5] land will be stripped of everything \u24d5 in it because of the violence of all who live there.", "comment": "[4] Lit its
\u24d5 Zch 7:14
[5] = Jerusalem\u2019s"}, {"pk": 4048515, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 12, "verse": 20, "text": "The inhabited cities will be destroyed, and the land will become dreadful. Then you will know that I am the LORD.\u2019\u201d"}, {"pk": 4048516, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 12, "verse": 21, "text": "Again the word of the LORD came to me:"}, {"pk": 4048517, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 12, "verse": 22, "text": "\u201cSon of man, what is this proverb you people have about the land of Israel, \u24d6 which goes, \u2018The days keep passing by, \u24d7 and every vision fails\u2019?", "comment": "\u24d7 Jr 5:12; Ezk 11:3; 12:27; 2Pt 3:4,9
\u24d6 Ezk 16:44; 18:2-3"}, {"pk": 4048518, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 12, "verse": 23, "text": "Therefore say to them, \u2018This is what the Lord GOD says: I will put a stop to this proverb, and they will not use it again in Israel.\u2019 \u24d8 But say to them, \u2018The days have arrived, \u24d9 as well as the fulfillment of every vision.", "comment": "\u24d8 Ezk 18:3
\u24d9 Zph 1:14"}, {"pk": 4048519, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 12, "verse": 24, "text": "For there will no longer be any false vision or flattering divination \u24da within the house of Israel.", "comment": "\u24da Ezk 13:6,23"}, {"pk": 4048520, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 12, "verse": 25, "text": "But I, the LORD, will speak whatever message I will speak, and it will be done. \u24db It will no longer be delayed. \u24dc For in your days, rebellious house, I will speak a message and bring it to pass. This is the declaration of the Lord GOD.\u2019\u201d", "comment": "\u24dc Is 7:16
\u24db Is 14:24"}, {"pk": 4048521, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 12, "verse": 26, "text": "The word of the LORD came to me:"}, {"pk": 4048522, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 12, "verse": 27, "text": "\u201cSon of man, notice that the house of Israel is saying, \u2018The vision that he sees concerns many years from now; \u24dd he prophesies about distant times.\u2019", "comment": "\u24dd Ezk 12:22; Dn 10:14"}, {"pk": 4048523, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 12, "verse": 28, "text": "Therefore say to them, \u2018This is what the Lord GOD says: None of my words will be delayed any longer. The message I speak will be fulfilled. This is the declaration of the Lord GOD.\u2019\u201d"}, {"pk": 4048524, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 13, "verse": 1, "text": "The word of the LORD came to me:"}, {"pk": 4048525, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 13, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cSon of man, prophesy against the prophets of Israel who \u24d0 are prophesying. Say to those who prophesy out of their own imagination, \u24d1 \u2018Hear the word of the LORD!", "comment": "\u24d1 Jr 23:16,26
\u24d0 Ezk 22:25,28"}, {"pk": 4048526, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 13, "verse": 3, "text": "This is what the Lord GOD says: Woe to the foolish prophets who follow their own spirit and have seen nothing."}, {"pk": 4048527, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 13, "verse": 4, "text": "Your prophets, Israel, are like jackals among ruins."}, {"pk": 4048528, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 13, "verse": 5, "text": "You did not go up to the gaps \u24d2 or restore the wall around the house of Israel so that it might stand in battle on the day of the LORD.", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 106:23; Ezk 22:30"}, {"pk": 4048529, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 13, "verse": 6, "text": "They saw false visions and their divinations were a lie. \u24d3 They claimed, \u201cThis is the LORD\u2019s declaration,\u201d when the LORD did not send them, \u24d4 yet they wait for the fulfillment of their message.", "comment": "\u24d4 Jr 14:14; 23:21; 28:15
\u24d3 Ezk 22:28"}, {"pk": 4048530, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 13, "verse": 7, "text": "Didn\u2019t you see a false vision and speak a lying divination when you proclaimed, \u201cThis is the LORD\u2019s declaration,\u201d even though I had not spoken?"}, {"pk": 4048531, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 13, "verse": 8, "text": "\u201c\u2018Therefore, this is what the Lord GOD says: You have spoken falsely and had lying visions; that\u2019s why you discover that I am against you. This is the declaration of the Lord GOD."}, {"pk": 4048532, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 13, "verse": 9, "text": "My hand will be against the prophets who see false visions and speak lying divinations. \u24d5 They will not be present in the council of my people or be recorded in the register of the house of Israel, and they will not enter the land of Israel. Then you will know that I am the Lord GOD.", "comment": "\u24d5 Jr 20:3-6; 28:15-17"}, {"pk": 4048533, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 13, "verse": 10, "text": "\u201c\u2018Since they have led my people astray by saying, \u201cPeace,\u201d \u24d6 when there is no peace, and since when a flimsy wall is being built, they plaster it with whitewash, \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Ezk 22:28; Mt 23:27; Ac 23:3
\u24d6 Jr 6:14; 8:11; 14:13; Mc 3:5"}, {"pk": 4048534, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 13, "verse": 11, "text": "therefore, tell those plastering it with whitewash that it will fall. Torrential rain will come, \u24d8 and I will send hailstones plunging [1] down, and a whirlwind will be released.", "comment": "[1] One Hb ms, LXX, Vg; other Hb mss read and you, hailstones, will plunge
\u24d8 Ezk 38:22; Mt 7:27"}, {"pk": 4048535, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 13, "verse": 12, "text": "When the wall has fallen, will you not be asked, \u201cWhere\u2019s the whitewash you plastered on it?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4048536, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 13, "verse": 13, "text": "\u201c\u2018So this is what the Lord GOD says: I will release a whirlwind in my wrath. Torrential rain will come in my anger, and hailstones will fall in destructive fury."}, {"pk": 4048537, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 13, "verse": 14, "text": "I will demolish the wall you plastered with whitewash and knock it to the ground so that its foundation is exposed. \u24d9 The city will fall, and you will be destroyed within it. Then you will know that I am the LORD.", "comment": "\u24d9 1Co 3:10-15"}, {"pk": 4048538, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 13, "verse": 15, "text": "After I exhaust my wrath against the wall and against those who plaster it with whitewash, I will say to you, \u201cThe wall is no more and neither are those who plastered it\u2009\u2014\u2009"}, {"pk": 4048539, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 13, "verse": 16, "text": "those prophets of Israel who prophesied to Jerusalem and saw a vision of peace for her when there was no peace.\u201d \u24da This is the declaration of the Lord GOD.\u2019", "comment": "\u24da Jr 6:14; 8:11"}, {"pk": 4048540, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 13, "verse": 17, "text": "\u201cNow you, son of man, face [2] the women among your people who prophesy \u24db out of their own imagination, and prophesy against them. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24db Jdg 4:4; 2Kg 22:14; Ac 21:9
\u24dc Ezk 13:2
[2] Lit set your face"}, {"pk": 4048541, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 13, "verse": 18, "text": "Say, \u2018This is what the Lord GOD says: Woe to the women who sew magic bands on the wrist of every hand and who make veils for the heads of people of every size in order to ensnare lives. Will you ensnare the lives of my people but preserve your own? \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd 2Pt 2:14"}, {"pk": 4048542, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 13, "verse": 19, "text": "You profane me among my people for handfuls of barley \u24d0 and scraps of bread; you put those to death who should not die and spare those who should not live, when you lie to my people, who listen to lies.", "comment": "\u24d0 Pr 28:21; Mc 3:5"}, {"pk": 4048543, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 13, "verse": 20, "text": "\u201c\u2018Therefore, this is what the Lord GOD says: I am against your magic bands with which you ensnare people like birds, and I will tear them from your arms. I will free the people you have ensnared like birds."}, {"pk": 4048544, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 13, "verse": 21, "text": "I will also tear off your veils and rescue my people from your hands, \u24d1 so that they will no longer be prey in your hands. Then you will know that I am the LORD.", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 91:3; 124:7"}, {"pk": 4048545, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 13, "verse": 22, "text": "Because you have disheartened the righteous person with lies (when I intended no distress), \u24d2 and because you have supported [3] the wicked \u24d3 person so that he does not turn from his evil way to save his life,", "comment": "\u24d2 Jr 28:15
\u24d3 Jr 23:14
[3] Lit strengthened the hand of"}, {"pk": 4048546, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 13, "verse": 23, "text": "therefore you will no longer see false visions or practice divination. \u24d4 I will rescue my people from your hands. Then you will know that I am the LORD.\u2019\u201d", "comment": "\u24d4 Mc 3:5-6"}, {"pk": 4048547, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 14, "verse": 1, "text": "Some of the elders of Israel came \u24d5 to me and sat down in front of me. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Ezk 33:31-32
\u24d5 Ezk 8:1; 20:1"}, {"pk": 4048548, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 14, "verse": 2, "text": "Then the word of the LORD came to me:"}, {"pk": 4048549, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 14, "verse": 3, "text": "\u201cSon of man, these men have set up idols in their hearts and have put their sinful stumbling blocks in front of themselves. \u24d7 Should I actually let them inquire of me? \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Ezk 20:3,31
\u24d7 Ezk 7:19"}, {"pk": 4048550, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 14, "verse": 4, "text": "\u201cTherefore, speak to them and tell them, \u2018This is what the Lord GOD says: When anyone from the house of Israel sets up idols in his heart and puts his sinful stumbling block in front of himself, and then comes to the prophet, I, the LORD, will answer him appropriately. [1] I will answer him according to his many idols,", "comment": "[1] Alt Hb tradition reads him who comes"}, {"pk": 4048551, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 14, "verse": 5, "text": "so that I may take hold of the house of Israel by their hearts. They are all estranged from me because of their idols.\u2019"}, {"pk": 4048552, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 14, "verse": 6, "text": "\u201cTherefore, say to the house of Israel, \u2018This is what the Lord GOD says: Repent and turn away \u24d9 from your idols; turn your faces away from all your detestable things.", "comment": "\u24d9 1Sm 7:3; Neh 1:9; Is 2:20; 30:22; 55:6-7; Ezk 18:30"}, {"pk": 4048553, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 14, "verse": 7, "text": "For when anyone from the house of Israel or from the aliens who reside in Israel separates himself from me, setting up idols in his heart and putting his sinful stumbling block in front of himself, and then comes to the prophet to inquire of me, I, the LORD, will answer him myself."}, {"pk": 4048554, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 14, "verse": 8, "text": "I will turn against that one and make him a sign and a proverb; I will cut him off from among my people. \u24da Then you will know that I am the LORD.", "comment": "\u24da Is 65:15; Jr 44:11; Ezk 5:15; 15:7"}, {"pk": 4048555, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 14, "verse": 9, "text": "\u201c\u2018But if the prophet is deceived and speaks a message, it was I, the LORD, who deceived that prophet. \u24db I will stretch out my hand against him and destroy him from among my people Israel. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Jr 6:14-15; 14:15
\u24db Jdg 9:23; 1Sm 16:14; 1Kg 22:23; Jr 20:7; 2Th 2:11"}, {"pk": 4048556, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 14, "verse": 10, "text": "They will bear their punishment\u2009\u2014\u2009the punishment of the one who inquires will be the same as that of the prophet\u2009\u2014\u2009"}, {"pk": 4048557, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 14, "verse": 11, "text": "in order that the house of Israel may no longer stray from following me and no longer defile themselves \u24dd with all their transgressions. Then they will be my people and I will be their God. \u24d0 This is the declaration of the Lord GOD.\u2019\u201d", "comment": "\u24dd Ezk 11:18; 37:23
\u24d0 Ezk 36:28"}, {"pk": 4048558, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 14, "verse": 12, "text": "The word of the LORD came to me:"}, {"pk": 4048559, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 14, "verse": 13, "text": "\u201cSon of man, suppose a land sins against me by acting faithlessly, and I stretch out my hand against it to cut off its supply of bread, \u24d1 to send famine through it, and to wipe out both man and animal from it.", "comment": "\u24d1 Lv 26:26; Is 3:1; Ezk 4:16"}, {"pk": 4048560, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 14, "verse": 14, "text": "Even if these three men \u24d2 \u2009\u2014\u2009Noah, \u24d3 Daniel, \u24d4 and Job \u24d5 \u2009\u2014\u2009were in it, they would rescue only themselves by their righteousness.\u201d This is the declaration of the Lord GOD.", "comment": "\u24d5 Jb 1:1,5; 42:8-9
\u24d3 Gn 6:8
\u24d4 Ezk 28:3; Dn 1:6
\u24d2 Jr 15:1"}, {"pk": 4048561, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 14, "verse": 15, "text": "\u201cSuppose I allow dangerous animals \u24d6 to pass through the land and depopulate it so that it becomes desolate, with no one passing through it for fear of the animals.", "comment": "\u24d6 Lv 26:22; Nm 21:6; 2Kg 17:25; Ezk 5:17"}, {"pk": 4048562, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 14, "verse": 16, "text": "Even if these three men were in it, as I live\u201d\u2009\u2014\u2009the declaration of the Lord GOD \u2009\u2014\u2009\u201cthey could not rescue their sons or daughters. They alone would be rescued, but the land would be desolate. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Gn 19:29; Ezk 18:20"}, {"pk": 4048563, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 14, "verse": 17, "text": "\u201cOr suppose I bring a sword \u24d8 against that land and say, \u2018Let a sword pass through it,\u2019 so that I wipe out both man and animal from it. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d8 Lv 26:25; Ezk 5:12; 21:3-4
\u24d9 Ezk 25:13; Zph 1:3"}, {"pk": 4048564, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 14, "verse": 18, "text": "Even if these three men were in it, as I live\u201d\u2009\u2014\u2009the declaration of the Lord GOD \u2009\u2014\u2009\u201cthey could not rescue their sons or daughters, but they alone would be rescued."}, {"pk": 4048565, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 14, "verse": 19, "text": "\u201cOr suppose I send a plague into that land \u24da and pour out my wrath on it with bloodshed to wipe out both man and animal from it.", "comment": "\u24da 2Sm 24:15; Ezk 38:22"}, {"pk": 4048566, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 14, "verse": 20, "text": "Even if Noah, Daniel, and Job were in it, as I live\u201d\u2009\u2014\u2009the declaration of the Lord GOD \u2009\u2014\u2009\u201cthey could not rescue their son or daughter. They would rescue only themselves by their righteousness."}, {"pk": 4048567, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 14, "verse": 21, "text": "\u201cFor this is what the Lord GOD says: How much worse will it be when I send my four \u24db devastating judgments against Jerusalem\u2009\u2014\u2009sword, famine, dangerous animals, and plague\u2009\u2014\u2009in order to wipe out both man and animal from it!", "comment": "\u24db Ezk 5:17; 33:27; Am 4:6-10; Rv 6:8"}, {"pk": 4048568, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 14, "verse": 22, "text": "Even so, there will be survivors left in it, sons and daughters who will be brought out. Indeed, they will come out to you, and you will observe their conduct and actions. \u24dc Then you will be consoled about the devastation I have brought on Jerusalem, about all I have brought on it.", "comment": "\u24dc Ezk 6:8; 12:16; 20:43; 36:20"}, {"pk": 4048569, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 14, "verse": 23, "text": "They will bring you consolation when you see their conduct and actions, and you will know that it was not without cause that I have done what I did to it.\u201d \u24dd This is the declaration of the Lord GOD.", "comment": "\u24dd Jr 22:8-9"}, {"pk": 4048570, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 15, "verse": 1, "text": "Then the word of the LORD came to me:"}, {"pk": 4048571, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 15, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cSon of man, how does the wood of the vine, \u24d0 that branch among the trees of the forest, compare to any other wood?", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 80:8-16; Is 5:1-7; Hs 10:1"}, {"pk": 4048572, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 15, "verse": 3, "text": "Can wood be taken from it to make something useful? Or can anyone make a peg from it to hang things on?"}, {"pk": 4048573, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 15, "verse": 4, "text": "In fact, it is put into the fire as fuel. \u24d1 The fire devours both of its ends, and the middle is charred. Can it be useful for anything?", "comment": "\u24d1 Jn 15:6"}, {"pk": 4048574, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 15, "verse": 5, "text": "Even when it was whole it could not be made into a useful object. How much less can it ever be made into anything useful when the fire has devoured it and it is charred!\u201d"}, {"pk": 4048575, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 15, "verse": 6, "text": "Therefore, this is what the Lord GOD says, \u201cLike the wood of the vine among the trees of the forest, which I have given to the fire as fuel, so I will give up the residents of Jerusalem."}, {"pk": 4048576, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 15, "verse": 7, "text": "I will turn against them. \u24d2 They may have escaped from the fire, but it will still consume them. \u24d3 And you will know that I am the LORD when I turn against them.", "comment": "\u24d3 Is 24:18
\u24d2 Ezk 14:8"}, {"pk": 4048577, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 15, "verse": 8, "text": "I will make the land desolate because they have acted unfaithfully.\u201d This is the declaration of the Lord GOD."}, {"pk": 4048578, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 16, "verse": 1, "text": "The word of the LORD came to me again:"}, {"pk": 4048579, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 16, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cSon of man, confront Jerusalem with her detestable practices. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Is 58:1; Ezk 20:4; 22:2"}, {"pk": 4048580, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 16, "verse": 3, "text": "You are to say, \u2018This is what the Lord GOD says to Jerusalem: Your origin and your birth were in the land of the Canaanites. Your father was an Amorite and your mother a Hethite. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Dt 7:1; Jdg 3:5; 1Kg 9:20-21; Ezk 16:45"}, {"pk": 4048581, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 16, "verse": 4, "text": "As for your birth, your umbilical cord wasn\u2019t cut on the day you were born, \u24d6 and you weren\u2019t washed clean [1] with water. You were not rubbed with salt or wrapped in cloths. \u24d7", "comment": "[1] Hb obscure
\u24d7 Lk 2:12
\u24d6 Hs 2:3"}, {"pk": 4048582, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 16, "verse": 5, "text": "No one cared enough about you to do even one of these things out of compassion for you. But you were thrown out into the open field because you were despised on the day you were born."}, {"pk": 4048583, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 16, "verse": 6, "text": "\u201c\u2018I passed by you and saw you thrashing around in your blood, and I said to you as you lay in your blood, \u201cLive!\u201d Yes, I said to you as you lay in your blood, \u201cLive!\u201d [2]", "comment": "[2] Some Hb mss, LXX, Syr omit Yes, I said to you as you lay in your blood, \u201cLive!\u201d "}, {"pk": 4048584, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 16, "verse": 7, "text": "I made you thrive [3] like plants of the field. \u24d8 You grew up and matured and became very beautiful. [4] Your breasts were formed and your hair grew, but you were stark naked.", "comment": "[3] LXX reads Thrive; I made you
[4] Or matured and developed the loveliest of ornaments
\u24d8 Ex 1:7"}, {"pk": 4048585, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 16, "verse": 8, "text": "\u201c\u2018Then I passed by you and saw you, and you were indeed at the age for love. So I spread the edge of my garment over you and covered your nakedness. \u24d9 I pledged myself to you, \u24da entered into a covenant with you\u2009\u2014\u2009this is the declaration of the Lord GOD \u2009\u2014\u2009and you became mine. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Ex 19:5; 24:7-8
\u24d9 Ru 3:9; Jr 2:2
\u24da Gn 22:16-18"}, {"pk": 4048586, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 16, "verse": 9, "text": "I washed you with water, rinsed off your blood, and anointed you with oil."}, {"pk": 4048587, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 16, "verse": 10, "text": "I clothed you in embroidered cloth and provided you with fine leather [5] sandals. I also wrapped you in fine linen and covered you with silk.", "comment": "[5] Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4048588, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 16, "verse": 11, "text": "I adorned you with jewelry, putting bracelets on your wrists and a necklace around your neck."}, {"pk": 4048589, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 16, "verse": 12, "text": "I put a ring in your nose, \u24dc earrings on your ears, and a beautiful crown on your head.", "comment": "\u24dc Gn 24:22,47"}, {"pk": 4048590, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 16, "verse": 13, "text": "So you were adorned with gold and silver, \u24dd and your clothing was made of fine linen, silk, and embroidered cloth. You ate fine flour, honey, and oil. You became extremely beautiful and attained royalty.", "comment": "\u24dd Dt 32:13-14; Ps 45:13-14"}, {"pk": 4048591, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 16, "verse": 14, "text": "Your fame spread among the nations because of your beauty, for it was perfect through my splendor, \u24d0 which I had bestowed on you. This is the declaration of the Lord GOD.", "comment": "\u24d0 Lm 2:15"}, {"pk": 4048592, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 16, "verse": 15, "text": "\u201c\u2018But you trusted in your beauty and acted like a prostitute because of your fame. \u24d1 You lavished your sexual favors on everyone who passed by. \u24d2 Your beauty became his. [6]", "comment": "\u24d2 Pr 7:8-13
\u24d1 Is 57:8; Jr 2:20
[6] Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4048593, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 16, "verse": 16, "text": "You took some of your clothing and made colorful high places for yourself, and you engaged in prostitution on them. These places should not have been built, and this should never have happened! [7]", "comment": "[7] Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4048594, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 16, "verse": 17, "text": "You also took your beautiful jewelry made from the gold and silver I had given you, \u24d3 and you made male images so that you could engage in prostitution with them.", "comment": "\u24d3 Ex 12:35; 32:2-4"}, {"pk": 4048595, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 16, "verse": 18, "text": "Then you took your embroidered clothing to cover them and set my oil and incense before them."}, {"pk": 4048596, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 16, "verse": 19, "text": "The food that I gave you\u2009\u2014\u2009the fine flour, oil, and honey that I fed you\u2009\u2014\u2009you set it before them as a pleasing aroma. \u24d4 That is what happened. This is the declaration of the Lord GOD.", "comment": "\u24d4 Hs 2:8"}, {"pk": 4048597, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 16, "verse": 20, "text": "\u201c\u2018You even took your sons and daughters you bore to me and sacrificed them to these images as food. \u24d5 Wasn\u2019t your prostitution enough?", "comment": "\u24d5 Jr 7:31; 19:5; Ezk 23:37"}, {"pk": 4048598, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 16, "verse": 21, "text": "You slaughtered my children and gave them up when you passed them through the fire \u24d6 to the images.", "comment": "\u24d6 Lv 18:21; Dt 18:10; 2Kg 17:17; Ezk 20:31"}, {"pk": 4048599, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 16, "verse": 22, "text": "In all your detestable practices and acts of prostitution, you did not remember the days of your youth \u24d7 when you were stark naked and thrashing around in your blood.", "comment": "\u24d7 Jr 2:2"}, {"pk": 4048600, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 16, "verse": 23, "text": "\u201c\u2018Then after all your evil\u2009\u2014\u2009Woe, woe to you!\u2009\u2014\u2009the declaration of the Lord GOD \u2009\u2014\u2009"}, {"pk": 4048601, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 16, "verse": 24, "text": "you built yourself a mound and made yourself an elevated place in every square. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Jr 11:13"}, {"pk": 4048602, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 16, "verse": 25, "text": "You built your elevated place at the head of every street \u24d9 and turned your beauty into a detestable thing. You spread your legs to everyone who passed by and increased your prostitution.", "comment": "\u24d9 Pr 9:14"}, {"pk": 4048603, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 16, "verse": 26, "text": "You engaged in promiscuous acts with Egyptian men, your well-endowed neighbors, and increased your prostitution \u24da to anger me.", "comment": "\u24da Ezk 23:19-20"}, {"pk": 4048604, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 16, "verse": 27, "text": "\u201c\u2018Therefore, I stretched out my hand against you and reduced your provisions. I gave you over to the desire of those who hate you, the Philistine women, \u24db who were embarrassed by your indecent conduct.", "comment": "\u24db Ezk 16:57"}, {"pk": 4048605, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 16, "verse": 28, "text": "Then you engaged in prostitution with the Assyrian men because you were not satisfied. \u24dc Even though you did this with them, you were still not satisfied.", "comment": "\u24dc 2Kg 16:7,10-18; 2Ch 28:16,20-23; Jr 2:18,36"}, {"pk": 4048606, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 16, "verse": 29, "text": "So you extended your prostitution to Chaldea, \u24dd the land of merchants, but you were not even satisfied with this!", "comment": "\u24dd Ezk 23:14-16"}, {"pk": 4048607, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 16, "verse": 30, "text": "\u201c\u2018How your heart was inflamed with lust [8] \u2009\u2014\u2009the declaration of the Lord GOD \u2009\u2014\u2009when you did all these things, the acts of a brazen prostitute,", "comment": "[8] Or was sick"}, {"pk": 4048608, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 16, "verse": 31, "text": "building your mound at the head of every street and making your elevated place in every square. But you were unlike a prostitute because you scorned payment. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Is 52:3"}, {"pk": 4048609, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 16, "verse": 32, "text": "You adulterous wife, who receives strangers instead of her husband!"}, {"pk": 4048610, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 16, "verse": 33, "text": "Men give gifts to all prostitutes, but you gave gifts to all your lovers. You bribed them to come to you from all around for your sexual favors."}, {"pk": 4048611, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 16, "verse": 34, "text": "So you were the opposite of other women in your acts of prostitution; no one solicited you. When you paid a fee instead of one being paid to you, you were the opposite."}, {"pk": 4048612, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 16, "verse": 35, "text": "\u201c\u2018Therefore, you prostitute, hear the word of the LORD!"}, {"pk": 4048613, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 16, "verse": 36, "text": "This is what the Lord GOD says: Because your lust was poured out and your nakedness exposed by your acts of prostitution with your lovers, and because of all your detestable idols and the blood of your children that you gave to them, \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Jr 2:34"}, {"pk": 4048614, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 16, "verse": 37, "text": "I am therefore going to gather all the lovers you pleased \u24d2 \u2009\u2014\u2009all those you loved as well as all those you hated. I will gather them against you from all around and expose your nakedness \u24d3 to them so they see you completely naked.", "comment": "\u24d2 Jr 13:22,26; Ezk 23:9,22
\u24d3 Is 47:3"}, {"pk": 4048615, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 16, "verse": 38, "text": "I will judge you the way adulteresses and those who shed blood are judged. \u24d4 Then I will bring about the shedding of your blood in jealous wrath. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d4 Ezk 23:45
\u24d5 Gn 9:6; Ezk 23:25"}, {"pk": 4048616, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 16, "verse": 39, "text": "I will hand you over to them, and they will demolish your mounds and tear down your elevated places. They will strip off your clothes, \u24d6 take your beautiful jewelry, and leave you stark naked.", "comment": "\u24d6 Ezk 23:26; Hs 2:3"}, {"pk": 4048617, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 16, "verse": 40, "text": "They will bring a mob against you \u24d7 to stone you and to cut you to pieces with their swords.", "comment": "\u24d7 Ezk 23:47"}, {"pk": 4048618, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 16, "verse": 41, "text": "They will burn your houses and execute judgments against you in the sight of many women. I will stop you from being a prostitute, \u24d8 and you will never again pay fees for lovers.", "comment": "\u24d8 Ezk 23:48"}, {"pk": 4048619, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 16, "verse": 42, "text": "So I will satisfy my wrath against you, \u24d9 and my jealousy will turn away from you. Then I will be calm and no longer angry.", "comment": "\u24d9 Ezk 5:13; 21:17"}, {"pk": 4048620, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 16, "verse": 43, "text": "Because you did not remember the days \u24da of your youth but enraged me with all these things, I will also bring your conduct down on your own head. \u24db This is the declaration of the Lord GOD. Haven\u2019t you committed depravity in addition to all your detestable practices?", "comment": "\u24da Ps 78:42
\u24db Ezk 11:21; 22:31"}, {"pk": 4048621, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 16, "verse": 44, "text": "\u201c\u2018Look, everyone who uses proverbs will quote this proverb about you: \u201cLike mother, like daughter.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4048622, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 16, "verse": 45, "text": "You are the daughter of your mother, who despised her husband and children. You are the sister of your sisters, \u24dc who despised their husbands and children. Your mother was a Hethite and your father an Amorite. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Ezk 16:31
\u24dc Ezk 23:2"}, {"pk": 4048623, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 16, "verse": 46, "text": "Your older sister was Samaria, \u24d0 who lived with her daughters to the north of you, and your younger sister was Sodom, who lived with her daughters to the south of you.", "comment": "\u24d0 Ezk 23:4,33"}, {"pk": 4048624, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 16, "verse": 47, "text": "Didn\u2019t you walk in their ways and do their detestable practices? It was only a short time before all your ways were more corrupt than theirs. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Ezk 5:6"}, {"pk": 4048625, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 16, "verse": 48, "text": "\u201c\u2018As I live\u2009\u2014\u2009the declaration of the Lord GOD \u2009\u2014\u2009your sister Sodom and her daughters have not behaved as you and your daughters have. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Mt 10:15; 11:23-24"}, {"pk": 4048626, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 16, "verse": 49, "text": "Now this was the iniquity of your sister Sodom: She and her daughters had pride, plenty of food, \u24d3 and comfortable security, but didn\u2019t support [9] the poor and needy.", "comment": "\u24d3 Gn 13:10
[9] Lit strengthen the hand of"}, {"pk": 4048627, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 16, "verse": 50, "text": "They were haughty and did detestable acts before me, so I removed them when I saw this. [10] \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Gn 18:20-21
[10] Orthem as you have seen"}, {"pk": 4048628, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 16, "verse": 51, "text": "But Samaria did not commit even half your sins. You have multiplied your detestable practices beyond theirs and made your sisters appear righteous by all the detestable acts you have committed."}, {"pk": 4048629, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 16, "verse": 52, "text": "You must also bear your disgrace, since you have helped your sisters out. [11] For they appear more righteous than you because of your sins, which you committed more detestably than they did. So you also, be ashamed and bear your disgrace, since you have made your sisters appear righteous.", "comment": "[11] Lit you have been the advocate for your sisters"}, {"pk": 4048630, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 16, "verse": 53, "text": "\u201c\u2018I will restore their fortunes, \u24d5 the fortunes of Sodom and her daughters and those of Samaria and her daughters. I will also restore [12] your fortunes among them, \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d5 Is 1:9
[12] LXX, Vg; MT reads Samaria and her daughters and the fortunes of
\u24d6 Jr 20:16"}, {"pk": 4048631, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 16, "verse": 54, "text": "so you will bear your disgrace and be ashamed of all you did when you comforted them. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Ezk 14:22-23"}, {"pk": 4048632, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 16, "verse": 55, "text": "As for your sisters, Sodom and her daughters and Samaria and her daughters will return to their former state. You and your daughters will also return to your former state."}, {"pk": 4048633, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 16, "verse": 56, "text": "Didn\u2019t you treat your sister Sodom as an object of scorn when you were proud,"}, {"pk": 4048634, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 16, "verse": 57, "text": "before your wickedness was exposed? It was like the time you were scorned by the daughters of Aram [13] \u24d8 and all those around her, and by the daughters of the Philistines\u2009\u2014\u2009those who treated you with contempt from every side.", "comment": "\u24d8 2Kg 16:5-7
[13] Some Hb mss, Syr read Edom"}, {"pk": 4048635, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 16, "verse": 58, "text": "You yourself must bear the consequences of your depravity and detestable practices \u24d9 \u2009\u2014\u2009this is the LORD\u2019s declaration.", "comment": "\u24d9 Ezk 23:49"}, {"pk": 4048636, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 16, "verse": 59, "text": "\u201c\u2018For this is what the Lord GOD says: I will deal with you according to what you have done, since you have despised the oath by breaking the covenant. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Ezk 17:19"}, {"pk": 4048637, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 16, "verse": 60, "text": "But I will remember the covenant I made with you in the days of your youth, and I will establish a permanent covenant with you. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Is 55:3; Jr 32:38-41"}, {"pk": 4048638, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 16, "verse": 61, "text": "Then you will remember your ways \u24dc and be ashamed when you [14] receive your older and younger sisters. I will give them to you as daughters, but not because of your covenant.", "comment": "[14] Some LXX mss, Syr read I
\u24dc Ezk 6:9"}, {"pk": 4048639, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 16, "verse": 62, "text": "I will establish my covenant with you, \u24dd and you will know that I am the LORD,", "comment": "\u24dd Hs 2:19-20"}, {"pk": 4048640, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 16, "verse": 63, "text": "so that when I make atonement for all you have done, you will remember and be ashamed, \u24d0 and never open your mouth again because of your disgrace. \u24d1 This is the declaration of the Lord GOD.\u2019\u201d", "comment": "\u24d1 Rm 3:19
\u24d0 Ezk 36:31-32"}, {"pk": 4048641, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 17, "verse": 1, "text": "The word of the LORD came to me:"}, {"pk": 4048642, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 17, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cSon of man, pose a riddle and speak a parable to the house of Israel. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Ezk 20:49; 24:3"}, {"pk": 4048643, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 17, "verse": 3, "text": "You are to say, \u2018This is what the Lord GOD says: A huge eagle with powerful wings, \u24d3 long feathers, and full plumage of many colors came to Lebanon and took the top of the cedar. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d3 Jr 48:40
\u24d4 Ezk 17:12"}, {"pk": 4048644, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 17, "verse": 4, "text": "He plucked off its topmost shoot, brought it to the land of merchants, and set it in a city of traders."}, {"pk": 4048645, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 17, "verse": 5, "text": "Then he took some of the land\u2019s seed and put it in a fertile field; \u24d5 he set it like a willow, \u24d6 a plant [1] by abundant water.", "comment": "\u24d6 Is 44:4
\u24d5 Dt 8:7-9
[1] Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4048646, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 17, "verse": 6, "text": "It sprouted and became a spreading vine, low in height with its branches turned toward him, \u24d7 yet its roots stayed under it. So it became a vine, produced branches, and sent out shoots.", "comment": "\u24d7 Ezk 17:14"}, {"pk": 4048647, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 17, "verse": 7, "text": "\u201c\u2018But there was another huge eagle with powerful wings and thick plumage. And this vine bent its roots toward him! It stretched out its branches to him from the plot where it was planted, \u24d8 so that he might water it.", "comment": "\u24d8 Ezk 31:4"}, {"pk": 4048648, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 17, "verse": 8, "text": "It had been planted in a good field by abundant water in order to produce branches, bear fruit, and become a splendid vine.\u2019"}, {"pk": 4048649, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 17, "verse": 9, "text": "\u201cYou are to say, \u2018This is what the Lord GOD says: Will it flourish? Will he not tear out its roots \u24d9 and strip off its fruit so that it shrivels? All its fresh leaves will wither! Great strength and many people will not be needed to pull it from its roots.", "comment": "\u24d9 2Kg 25:7"}, {"pk": 4048650, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 17, "verse": 10, "text": "Even though it is planted, will it flourish? Won\u2019t it wither completely when the east wind strikes it? \u24da It will wither on the plot where it sprouted.\u2019\u201d", "comment": "\u24da Gn 41:6; 2Kg 19:26; Ezk 19:12; Hs 13:15; Jnh 4:8"}, {"pk": 4048651, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 17, "verse": 11, "text": "The word of the LORD came to me:"}, {"pk": 4048652, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 17, "verse": 12, "text": "\u201cNow say to that rebellious house, \u24db \u2018Don\u2019t you know what these things mean?\u2009\u2019 Tell them, \u2018The king of Babylon came to Jerusalem, took its king and officials, \u24dc and brought them back with him to Babylon.", "comment": "\u24db Ezk 2:3-5; 12:9-11
\u24dc 2Kg 24:11-15"}, {"pk": 4048653, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 17, "verse": 13, "text": "He took one of the royal family \u24dd and made a covenant with him, putting him under oath. \u24d0 Then he took away the leading men of the land,", "comment": "\u24dd 2Kg 24:17
\u24d0 2Ch 36:13"}, {"pk": 4048654, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 17, "verse": 14, "text": "so that the kingdom would be humble and not exalt itself \u24d1 but would keep his covenant in order to endure.", "comment": "\u24d1 Ezk 29:14"}, {"pk": 4048655, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 17, "verse": 15, "text": "However, this king revolted against him \u24d2 by sending his ambassadors to Egypt so they might give him horses and a large army. \u24d3 Will he flourish? Will the one who does such things escape? Can he break a covenant and still escape?", "comment": "\u24d2 2Kg 24:20; 2Ch 36:13
\u24d3 Dt 17:16"}, {"pk": 4048656, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 17, "verse": 16, "text": "\u201c\u2018As I live\u2009\u2014\u2009this is the declaration of the Lord GOD \u2009\u2014\u2009he will die in Babylon, in the land of the king who put him on the throne, \u24d4 whose oath he despised and whose covenant he broke.", "comment": "\u24d4 Ezk 12:13"}, {"pk": 4048657, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 17, "verse": 17, "text": "Pharaoh with his mighty army and vast company will not help him in battle, \u24d5 when ramps are built and siege walls constructed to destroy many lives.", "comment": "\u24d5 Jr 37:5,7"}, {"pk": 4048658, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 17, "verse": 18, "text": "He despised the oath by breaking the covenant. He did all these things even though he gave his hand in pledge. \u24d6 He will not escape!", "comment": "\u24d6 1Ch 29:24"}, {"pk": 4048659, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 17, "verse": 19, "text": "\u201c\u2018Therefore, this is what the Lord GOD says: As I live, I will bring down on his head my oath that he despised and my covenant that he broke."}, {"pk": 4048660, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 17, "verse": 20, "text": "I will spread my net over him, \u24d7 and he will be caught in my snare. \u24d8 I will bring him to Babylon and execute judgment on him there for the treachery he committed against me. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Ezk 20:35-36
\u24d7 Ezk 12:13
\u24d8 2Kg 25:5-6; Jr 39:5"}, {"pk": 4048661, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 17, "verse": 21, "text": "All the fugitives [2] among his troops will fall by the sword, and those who survive will be scattered to every direction of the wind. \u24da Then you will know that I, the LORD, have spoken.", "comment": "[2] Some Hb mss, LXX, Syr, Tg read choice men
\u24da Ezk 5:10"}, {"pk": 4048662, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 17, "verse": 22, "text": "\u201c\u2018This is what the Lord GOD says: I will take a sprig
from the lofty top of the cedar and plant it. \u24db
I will pluck a tender sprig
from its topmost shoots,
and I will plant it
on a high towering mountain.
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 2:6"}, {"pk": 4048663, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 17, "verse": 23, "text": "I will plant it on Israel\u2019s high mountain \u24dc
so that it may bear branches, produce fruit,
and become a majestic cedar.
Birds of every kind will nest under it, \u24dd
taking shelter in the shade of its branches.
", "comment": "\u24dd Dn 4:12
\u24dc Ezk 20:40"}, {"pk": 4048664, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 17, "verse": 24, "text": "Then all the trees of the field will know
that I am the LORD.
I bring down the tall tree,
and make the low tree tall. \u24d0
I cause the green tree to wither
and make the withered tree thrive. \u24d1
I, the LORD, have spoken
and I will do it.\u2019\u201d \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Nm 14:35; Ps 33:9; Is 46:11; 55:11; Ezk 17:24; 22:14; 24:14; 36:36; 37:14
\u24d0 Is 40:4
\u24d1 Am 9:11"}, {"pk": 4048665, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 18, "verse": 1, "text": "The word of the LORD came to me:"}, {"pk": 4048666, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 18, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cWhat do you mean by using this proverb concerning the land of Israel: \u2018The fathers eat sour grapes, \u24d3
and the children\u2019s teeth are set on edge\u2019? \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Jr 31:29
\u24d3 Lm 5:7"}, {"pk": 4048667, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 18, "verse": 3, "text": "As I live\u201d\u2009\u2014\u2009this is the declaration of the Lord GOD \u2009\u2014\u2009\u201cyou will no longer use this proverb in Israel. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Ezk 12:23"}, {"pk": 4048668, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 18, "verse": 4, "text": "Look, every life belongs to me. \u24d6 The life of the father is like the life of the son\u2009\u2014\u2009both belong to me. The person who sins is the one who will die. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Dt 24:16; Ezk 18:20; Rm 6:23
\u24d6 Nm 16:22; 27:16"}, {"pk": 4048669, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 18, "verse": 5, "text": "\u201cSuppose a man is righteous and does what is just and right:"}, {"pk": 4048670, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 18, "verse": 6, "text": "He does not eat at the mountain shrines [1] \u24d8 or look to the idols of the house of Israel. He does not defile his neighbor\u2019s wife \u24d9 or approach a woman during her menstrual impurity. \u24da", "comment": "\u24d9 Ex 20:17-18; Lv 20:10
\u24da Lv 18:19-20
[1] Lit the mountains, also in vv. 11,15
\u24d8 Ezk 22:9"}, {"pk": 4048671, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 18, "verse": 7, "text": "He doesn\u2019t oppress anyone \u24db but returns his collateral to the debtor. \u24dc He does not commit robbery, but gives his bread to the hungry \u24dd and covers the naked with clothing.", "comment": "\u24dc Dt 24:12-13
\u24db Ex 22:21
\u24dd Mt 25:35-40"}, {"pk": 4048672, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 18, "verse": 8, "text": "He doesn\u2019t lend at interest or for profit \u24d0 but keeps his hand from injustice and carries out true justice between men. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d0 Ex 22:25; Lv 25:35-37
\u24d1 Zch 8:16"}, {"pk": 4048673, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 18, "verse": 9, "text": "He follows my statutes and keeps my ordinances, acting faithfully. Such a person is righteous; he will certainly live.\u201d \u24d2 This is the declaration of the Lord GOD.", "comment": "\u24d2 Am 5:4"}, {"pk": 4048674, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 18, "verse": 10, "text": "\u201cBut suppose the man has a violent son, who sheds blood \u24d3 and does any of these things,", "comment": "\u24d3 Nm 35:31"}, {"pk": 4048675, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 18, "verse": 11, "text": "though the father has done none of them. Indeed, when the son eats at the mountain shrines and defiles his neighbor\u2019s wife,"}, {"pk": 4048676, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 18, "verse": 12, "text": "and when he oppresses the poor and needy, commits robbery, and does not return collateral, and when he looks to the idols, commits detestable acts, \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Ezk 8:6,17"}, {"pk": 4048677, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 18, "verse": 13, "text": "and lends at interest or for profit, will he live? He will not live! Since he has committed all these detestable acts, he will certainly die. His death will be his own fault. [2] \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Lv 20:9,11
[2] Lit His blood will be on him"}, {"pk": 4048678, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 18, "verse": 14, "text": "\u201cNow suppose he has a son who sees all the sins his father has committed, and though he sees them, he does not do likewise."}, {"pk": 4048679, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 18, "verse": 15, "text": "He does not eat at the mountain shrines or look to the idols of the house of Israel. He does not defile his neighbor\u2019s wife."}, {"pk": 4048680, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 18, "verse": 16, "text": "He doesn\u2019t oppress anyone, hold collateral, or commit robbery. He gives his bread to the hungry and covers the naked with clothing."}, {"pk": 4048681, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 18, "verse": 17, "text": "He keeps his hand from harming the poor, not taking interest or profit on a loan. He practices my ordinances and follows my statutes. Such a person will not die for his father\u2019s iniquity. He will certainly live."}, {"pk": 4048682, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 18, "verse": 18, "text": "\u201cAs for his father, he will die for his own iniquity because he practiced fraud, robbed his brother, and did among his people what was not good. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Ezk 3:18"}, {"pk": 4048683, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 18, "verse": 19, "text": "But you may ask, \u2018Why doesn\u2019t the son suffer punishment for the father\u2019s iniquity?\u2009\u2019 \u24d7 Since the son has done what is just and right, carefully observing all my statutes, he will certainly live.", "comment": "\u24d7 Ex 20:5"}, {"pk": 4048684, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 18, "verse": 20, "text": "The person who sins is the one who will die. \u24d8 A son won\u2019t suffer punishment for the father\u2019s iniquity, and a father won\u2019t suffer punishment for the son\u2019s iniquity. \u24d9 The righteousness of the righteous person will be on him, \u24da and the wickedness of the wicked person will be on him. \u24db", "comment": "\u24da Is 3:10-11
\u24db Rm 2:6-9
\u24d8 Ezk 18:4
\u24d9 Dt 24:16; Jn 9:2"}, {"pk": 4048685, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 18, "verse": 21, "text": "\u201cBut if the wicked person turns from all the sins he has committed, \u24dc keeps all my statutes, and does what is just and right, he will certainly live; he will not die.", "comment": "\u24dc Ezk 33:12,19"}, {"pk": 4048686, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 18, "verse": 22, "text": "None of the transgressions he has committed will be held against him. \u24dd He will live because of the righteousness he has practiced. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd Ezk 33:16
\u24d0 Ps 18:20-24"}, {"pk": 4048687, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 18, "verse": 23, "text": "Do I take any pleasure in the death of the wicked?\u201d \u24d1 This is the declaration of the Lord GOD. \u201cInstead, don\u2019t I take pleasure when he turns from his ways and lives?", "comment": "\u24d1 Ezk 33:11"}, {"pk": 4048688, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 18, "verse": 24, "text": "But when a righteous person turns from his righteousness \u24d2 and acts unjustly, committing the same detestable acts that the wicked do, will he live? None of the righteous acts he did will be remembered. \u24d3 He will die because of the treachery he has engaged in and the sin he has committed.", "comment": "\u24d3 2Pt 2:20
\u24d2 Ezk 3:20; 33:18"}, {"pk": 4048689, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 18, "verse": 25, "text": "\u201cBut you say, \u2018The Lord\u2019s way isn\u2019t fair.\u2019 \u24d4 Now listen, house of Israel: Is it my way that is unfair? Instead, isn\u2019t it your ways that are unfair?", "comment": "\u24d4 Ezk 18:29; 33:17,20"}, {"pk": 4048690, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 18, "verse": 26, "text": "When a righteous person turns from his righteousness and acts unjustly, he will die for this. He will die because of the injustice he has committed."}, {"pk": 4048691, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 18, "verse": 27, "text": "But if a wicked person turns from the wickedness he has committed and does what is just and right, he will preserve his life."}, {"pk": 4048692, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 18, "verse": 28, "text": "He will certainly live because he thought it over and turned from all the transgressions he had committed; he will not die."}, {"pk": 4048693, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 18, "verse": 29, "text": "But the house of Israel says, \u2018The Lord\u2019s way isn\u2019t fair.\u2019 Is it my ways that are unfair, house of Israel? Instead, isn\u2019t it your ways that are unfair?"}, {"pk": 4048694, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 18, "verse": 30, "text": "\u201cTherefore, house of Israel, I will judge each one of you according to his ways.\u201d \u24d5 This is the declaration of the Lord GOD. \u201cRepent and turn from all your rebellious acts, so they will not become a sinful stumbling block to you.", "comment": "\u24d5 Ezk 7:3,8; 33:20"}, {"pk": 4048695, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 18, "verse": 31, "text": "Throw off all the transgressions you have committed, and get yourselves a new heart and a new spirit. \u24d6 Why should you die, house of Israel?", "comment": "\u24d6 Jr 32:39"}, {"pk": 4048696, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 18, "verse": 32, "text": "For I take no pleasure in anyone\u2019s death.\u201d This is the declaration of the Lord GOD. \u201cSo repent and live!"}, {"pk": 4048697, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 19, "verse": 1, "text": "\u201cAs for you, take up a lament for the princes of Israel, \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Ezk 26:17; 27:2"}, {"pk": 4048698, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 19, "verse": 2, "text": "and say: What was your mother? A lioness!
She lay down among the lions;
she reared her cubs among the young lions.
"}, {"pk": 4048699, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 19, "verse": 3, "text": "She brought up one of her cubs,
and he became a young lion. \u24d8
After he learned to tear prey,
he devoured people.
", "comment": "\u24d8 2Kg 23:31-32"}, {"pk": 4048700, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 19, "verse": 4, "text": "When the nations heard about him,
he was caught in their pit.
Then they led him away with hooks
to the land of Egypt. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 2Kg 23:34"}, {"pk": 4048701, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 19, "verse": 5, "text": "When she saw that she waited in vain,
that her hope was lost,
she took another of her cubs
and made him a young lion.
"}, {"pk": 4048702, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 19, "verse": 6, "text": "He prowled among the lions, \u24da
and he became a young lion.
After he learned to tear prey,
he devoured people.
", "comment": "\u24da Jr 22:13-17"}, {"pk": 4048703, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 19, "verse": 7, "text": "He devastated their strongholds [1]
and destroyed their cities.
The land and everything in it shuddered
at the sound of his roaring.
", "comment": "[1] Tg, Aq; MT reads knew their widows"}, {"pk": 4048704, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 19, "verse": 8, "text": "Then the nations from the surrounding provinces
set out against him. \u24db
They spread their net over him;
he was caught in their pit.
", "comment": "\u24db 2Kg 24:2,11"}, {"pk": 4048705, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 19, "verse": 9, "text": "They put a wooden yoke on him [2] with hooks \u24dc
and led him away to the king of Babylon.
They brought him into the fortresses
so his roar could no longer be heard
on the mountains of Israel. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dc 2Ch 36:6
\u24dd Ezk 6:2
[2] Or put him in a cage"}, {"pk": 4048706, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 19, "verse": 10, "text": "Your mother was like a vine in your vineyard, [3] \u24d0
planted by the water;
it was fruitful and full of branches \u24d1
because of abundant water.
", "comment": "[3] Some Hb mss; other Hb mss read blood
\u24d1 Dt 8:7-9
\u24d0 Ps 80:8-11"}, {"pk": 4048707, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 19, "verse": 11, "text": "It had strong branches, fit for the scepters of rulers;
its height towered among the clouds. [4]
So it was conspicuous for its height
as well as its many branches.
", "comment": "[4] Or thick foliage"}, {"pk": 4048708, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 19, "verse": 12, "text": "But it was uprooted in fury, \u24d2
thrown to the ground,
and the east wind dried up its fruit.
Its strong branches were torn off and dried up; \u24d3
fire consumed them.
", "comment": "\u24d3 Hs 13:15
\u24d2 Jr 31:28"}, {"pk": 4048709, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 19, "verse": 13, "text": "Now it is planted in the wilderness, \u24d4
in a dry and thirsty land.
", "comment": "\u24d4 2Kg 24:12-16; Hs 2:3"}, {"pk": 4048710, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 19, "verse": 14, "text": "Fire has gone out from its main branch [5]
and has devoured its fruit,
so that it no longer has a strong branch,
a scepter for ruling. \u24d5
This is a lament and should be used as a lament.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d5 Lm 2:5
[5] Lit from the branch of its parts"}, {"pk": 4048711, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 20, "verse": 1, "text": "In the seventh year, in the fifth month, on the tenth day of the month, some of Israel\u2019s elders came to inquire of the LORD, \u24d6 and they sat down in front of me.", "comment": "\u24d6 Ezk 8:1,11-12; 14:1"}, {"pk": 4048712, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 20, "verse": 2, "text": "Then the word of the LORD came to me:"}, {"pk": 4048713, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 20, "verse": 3, "text": "\u201cSon of man, speak with the elders of Israel and tell them, \u2018This is what the Lord GOD says: Are you coming to inquire of me? As I live, I will not let you inquire of me. \u24d7 This is the declaration of the Lord GOD.\u2019", "comment": "\u24d7 Ezk 14:3"}, {"pk": 4048714, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 20, "verse": 4, "text": "\u201cWill you pass judgment against them, will you pass judgment, son of man? Explain the detestable practices of their fathers to them. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Ezk 16:2; 22:2"}, {"pk": 4048715, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 20, "verse": 5, "text": "Say to them, \u2018This is what the Lord GOD says: On the day I chose Israel, I swore an oath [1] \u24d9 to the descendants of Jacob\u2019s house and made myself known to them in the land of Egypt. I swore to them, saying, \u201cI am the LORD your God.\u201d \u24da", "comment": "[1] Lit I lifted my hand
\u24da Ex 6:2-3
\u24d9 Ex 6:6-8"}, {"pk": 4048716, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 20, "verse": 6, "text": "On that day I swore [2] to them that I would bring them out \u24db of the land of Egypt into a land I had searched out for them, a land flowing with milk and honey, \u24dc the most beautiful of all lands. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24db Jr 32:22
\u24dd Ps 16:6; 48:2; 50:2; Jr 3:19
[2] Lit lifted my hand, also in vv. 15,23,28,42
\u24dc Ex 3:8"}, {"pk": 4048717, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 20, "verse": 7, "text": "I also said to them, \u201cThrow away, each of you, the abhorrent things that you prize, [3] and do not defile yourselves with the idols of Egypt. \u24d0 I am the LORD your God.\u201d \u24d1", "comment": "[3] Lit things of your eyes
\u24d0 Lv 18:3
\u24d1 Ex 20:2"}, {"pk": 4048718, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 20, "verse": 8, "text": "\u201c\u2018But they rebelled against me and were unwilling to listen to me. None of them threw away the abhorrent things that they prized, [4] and they did not abandon the idols of Egypt. So I considered pouring out my wrath on them, \u24d2 exhausting my anger against them within the land of Egypt.", "comment": "[4] Lit things of their eyes
\u24d2 Ezk 5:13; 7:8"}, {"pk": 4048719, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 20, "verse": 9, "text": "But I acted for the sake of my name, \u24d3 so that it would not be profaned in the eyes of the nations they were living among, in whose sight I had made myself known to Israel by bringing them out of Egypt.", "comment": "\u24d3 Ezk 36:21-22"}, {"pk": 4048720, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 20, "verse": 10, "text": "\u201c\u2018So I brought them out of the land of Egypt and led them into the wilderness. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Ex 13:18,20"}, {"pk": 4048721, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 20, "verse": 11, "text": "Then I gave them my statutes and explained my ordinances to them\u2009\u2014\u2009the person who does them will live by them. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Lv 18:5; Rm 10:5; Gl 3:12"}, {"pk": 4048722, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 20, "verse": 12, "text": "I also gave them my Sabbaths to serve as a sign between me and them, \u24d6 so that they would know that I am the LORD who consecrates them.", "comment": "\u24d6 Ex 31:13"}, {"pk": 4048723, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 20, "verse": 13, "text": "\u201c\u2018But the house of Israel rebelled against me in the wilderness. \u24d7 They did not follow my statutes and they rejected my ordinances\u2009\u2014\u2009the person who does them will live by them. \u24d8 They also completely profaned my Sabbaths. \u24d9 So I considered pouring out my wrath on them in the wilderness to put an end to them. \u24da", "comment": "\u24d9 Ezk 22:8; 23:38; 44:24
\u24da Ex 32:10; Dt 9:8
\u24d7 Nm 14:11-12,22
\u24d8 Lv 18:5"}, {"pk": 4048724, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 20, "verse": 14, "text": "But I acted for the sake of my name, so that it would not be profaned in the eyes of the nations in whose sight I had brought them out."}, {"pk": 4048725, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 20, "verse": 15, "text": "However, I swore to them \u24db in the wilderness that I would not bring them into the land I had given them\u2009\u2014\u2009the most beautiful of all lands, flowing with milk and honey\u2009\u2014\u2009", "comment": "\u24db Nm 14:28-30"}, {"pk": 4048726, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 20, "verse": 16, "text": "because they rejected my ordinances, profaned my Sabbaths, and did not follow my statutes. For their hearts went after their idols. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Ezk 11:21; 14:3-7"}, {"pk": 4048727, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 20, "verse": 17, "text": "Yet I spared them from destruction and did not bring them to an end in the wilderness. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Ezk 11:13"}, {"pk": 4048728, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 20, "verse": 18, "text": "\u201c\u2018Then I said to their children in the wilderness, \u201cDon\u2019t follow the statutes of your fathers, defile yourselves with their idols, or keep their ordinances. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Mt 15:1-3"}, {"pk": 4048729, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 20, "verse": 19, "text": "I am the LORD your God. Follow my statutes, keep my ordinances, and practice them. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Dt 5:32-33"}, {"pk": 4048730, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 20, "verse": 20, "text": "Keep my Sabbaths holy, \u24d2 and they will be a sign between me and you, so you may know that I am the LORD your God.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d2 Jr 17:22"}, {"pk": 4048731, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 20, "verse": 21, "text": "\u201c\u2018But the children rebelled against me. \u24d3 They did not follow my statutes or carefully keep my ordinances\u2009\u2014\u2009the person who does them will live by them. They also profaned my Sabbaths. So I considered pouring out my wrath on them and exhausting my anger against them in the wilderness.", "comment": "\u24d3 Nm 21:5; 25:1-3"}, {"pk": 4048732, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 20, "verse": 22, "text": "But I withheld my hand and acted for the sake of my name, so that it would not be profaned in the eyes of the nations in whose sight I brought them out."}, {"pk": 4048733, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 20, "verse": 23, "text": "However, I swore to them in the wilderness that I would disperse them among the nations and scatter them among the countries. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Lv 26:33"}, {"pk": 4048734, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 20, "verse": 24, "text": "For they did not practice my ordinances but rejected my statutes and profaned my Sabbaths, and their eyes were fixed \u24d5 on their fathers\u2019 idols.", "comment": "\u24d5 Ezk 6:9"}, {"pk": 4048735, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 20, "verse": 25, "text": "I also gave them statutes that were not good and ordinances \u24d6 they could not live by.", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 81:12; Rm 1:21-25,28"}, {"pk": 4048736, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 20, "verse": 26, "text": "When they sacrificed every firstborn in the fire, [5] \u24d7 I defiled them through their gifts in order to devastate them so they would know that I am the LORD.\u2019 \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d7 Lv 18:21
\u24d8 Ezk 6:7
[5] Lit they made every firstborn pass through the fire"}, {"pk": 4048737, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 20, "verse": 27, "text": "\u201cTherefore, son of man, speak to the house of Israel, and tell them, \u2018This is what the Lord GOD says: In this way also your fathers blasphemed me by \u24d9 committing treachery against me:", "comment": "\u24d9 Rm 2:24"}, {"pk": 4048738, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 20, "verse": 28, "text": "When I brought them into the land that I swore to give them and they saw any high hill or leafy tree, \u24da they offered their sacrifices and presented their offensive offerings there. They also sent up their pleasing aromas and poured out their drink offerings there.", "comment": "\u24da Ezk 6:13"}, {"pk": 4048739, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 20, "verse": 29, "text": "So I asked them, \u201cWhat is this high place you are going to?\u201d And it is still called Bamah [6] today.\u2019", "comment": "[6] = High Place"}, {"pk": 4048740, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 20, "verse": 30, "text": "\u201cTherefore say to the house of Israel, \u2018This is what the Lord GOD says: Are you defiling yourselves the way your fathers did, \u24db and prostituting yourselves with their abhorrent things?", "comment": "\u24db Jdg 2:19; Jr 7:26; 16:12"}, {"pk": 4048741, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 20, "verse": 31, "text": "When you offer your gifts, sacrificing your children in the fire, [7] \u24dc you still continue to defile yourselves with all your idols today. So should I let you inquire of me, house of Israel? As I live\u2009\u2014\u2009this is the declaration of the Lord GOD \u2009\u2014\u2009I will not let you inquire of me!", "comment": "\u24dc Ezk 16:20
[7] Lit gifts, making your children pass through the fire"}, {"pk": 4048742, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 20, "verse": 32, "text": "\u201c\u2018When you say, \u201cLet us be like the nations, like the clans of other countries, serving wood and stone,\u201d \u24dd what you have in mind will never happen. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Ezk 11:5
\u24dd Dt 4:28; 2Kg 19:18; Rv 9:20"}, {"pk": 4048743, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 20, "verse": 33, "text": "As I live\u2009\u2014\u2009the declaration of the Lord GOD \u2009\u2014\u2009I will reign over you with a strong hand, an outstretched arm, \u24d1 and outpoured wrath.", "comment": "\u24d1 Jr 21:5"}, {"pk": 4048744, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 20, "verse": 34, "text": "I will bring you from the peoples and gather you from the countries where you were scattered, \u24d2 with a strong hand, an outstretched arm, \u24d3 and outpoured wrath.", "comment": "\u24d3 Ex 6:6; Dt 4:34
\u24d2 Jr 31:8; Ezk 36:24; 37:21"}, {"pk": 4048745, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 20, "verse": 35, "text": "I will lead you into the wilderness of the peoples \u24d4 and enter into judgment with you there face to face.", "comment": "\u24d4 Ezk 19:13"}, {"pk": 4048746, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 20, "verse": 36, "text": "Just as I entered into judgment with your fathers in the wilderness of the land of Egypt, \u24d5 so I will enter into judgment with you. This is the declaration of the Lord GOD.", "comment": "\u24d5 Nm 14:21-23,28"}, {"pk": 4048747, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 20, "verse": 37, "text": "I will make you pass under the rod \u24d6 and will bring you into the bond of the covenant.", "comment": "\u24d6 Lv 27:32; Jr 33:13"}, {"pk": 4048748, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 20, "verse": 38, "text": "I will purge you of those who rebel and transgress against me. \u24d7 I will bring them out of the land where they live as foreign residents, but they will not enter the land of Israel. Then you will know that I am the LORD.", "comment": "\u24d7 Ezk 34:17-22"}, {"pk": 4048749, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 20, "verse": 39, "text": "\u201c\u2018As for you, house of Israel, this is what the Lord GOD says: Go and serve your idols, each of you. But afterward you will surely listen to me, and you will no longer defile my holy name with your gifts and idols. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Is 1:13-15; Ezk 23:38-39"}, {"pk": 4048750, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 20, "verse": 40, "text": "For on my holy mountain, Israel\u2019s high mountain\u2009\u2014\u2009the declaration of the Lord GOD \u2009\u2014\u2009there the entire house of Israel, all of them, \u24d9 will serve me in the land. There I will accept them and will require your contributions and choicest gifts, \u24da all your holy offerings.", "comment": "\u24d9 Ezk 37:22,24
\u24da Is 60:7; Ezk 43:27"}, {"pk": 4048751, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 20, "verse": 41, "text": "When I bring you from the peoples and gather you from the countries where you have been scattered, I will accept you as a pleasing aroma. And I will demonstrate my holiness through you in the sight of the nations. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Is 5:16; Ezk 28:25; 2Co 6:17"}, {"pk": 4048752, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 20, "verse": 42, "text": "When I lead you into the land of Israel, the land I swore to give your fathers, you will know that I am the LORD. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Ezk 36:23; 38:23"}, {"pk": 4048753, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 20, "verse": 43, "text": "There you will remember your ways and all your deeds by which you have defiled yourself, \u24dd and you will loathe yourselves for all the evil things you have done. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Ezk 36:31
\u24dd Ezk 6:9; 16:61,63"}, {"pk": 4048754, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 20, "verse": 44, "text": "You will know that I am the LORD, \u24d1 house of Israel, when I have dealt with you for the sake of my name \u24d2 rather than according to your evil ways and corrupt acts. This is the declaration of the Lord GOD.\u2019\u201d", "comment": "\u24d2 Ezk 36:22
\u24d1 Ezk 24:24"}, {"pk": 4048755, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 20, "verse": 45, "text": "The word of the LORD came to me:"}, {"pk": 4048756, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 20, "verse": 46, "text": "\u201cSon of man, face the south and preach against it. Prophesy against the forest land in the Negev, \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Ezk 21:2"}, {"pk": 4048757, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 20, "verse": 47, "text": "and say to the forest there, \u2018Hear the word of the LORD! This is what the Lord GOD says: I am about to ignite a fire in you, and it will devour every green tree and every dry tree in you. The blazing flame will not be extinguished, and every face from the south to the north will be scorched by it."}, {"pk": 4048758, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 20, "verse": 48, "text": "Then all people will see that I, the LORD, have kindled it. \u24d4 It will not be extinguished.\u2019\u201d", "comment": "\u24d4 Jr 21:14"}, {"pk": 4048759, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 20, "verse": 49, "text": "Then I said, \u201cOh, Lord GOD, they are saying of me, \u2018Isn\u2019t he just composing parables?\u2019\u201d \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Ezk 17:2"}, {"pk": 4048760, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 21, "verse": 1, "text": "The word of the LORD came to me again:"}, {"pk": 4048761, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 21, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cSon of man, face \u24d6 Jerusalem and preach against the sanctuaries. Prophesy against the land of Israel,", "comment": "\u24d6 Ezk 20:46"}, {"pk": 4048762, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 21, "verse": 3, "text": "and say to it, \u2018This is what the LORD says: I am against you. \u24d7 I will draw my sword from its sheath and cut off from you both the righteous and the wicked.", "comment": "\u24d7 Ezk 5:8"}, {"pk": 4048763, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 21, "verse": 4, "text": "Since I will cut off [1] both the righteous and the wicked, my sword will therefore come out of its sheath against all people from the south to the north. \u24d8", "comment": "[1] Lit off from you
\u24d8 Ezk 7:2; 20:47"}, {"pk": 4048764, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 21, "verse": 5, "text": "So all people will know that I, the LORD, have taken my sword from its sheath\u2009\u2014\u2009it will not be sheathed again.\u2019 \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Ezk 21:30"}, {"pk": 4048765, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 21, "verse": 6, "text": "\u201cBut you, son of man, groan! Groan bitterly with a broken heart [2] right before their eyes.", "comment": "[2] Lit insides, or waist"}, {"pk": 4048766, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 21, "verse": 7, "text": "And when they ask you, \u2018Why are you groaning?\u2009\u2019 then say, \u2018Because of the news that is coming. \u24da Every heart will melt, and every hand will become weak. Every spirit will be discouraged, and all knees will run with urine. [3] Yes, it is coming and it will happen. This is the declaration of the Lord GOD.\u2019\u201d", "comment": "\u24da Ezk 7:26
[3] Lit knees will go water"}, {"pk": 4048767, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 21, "verse": 8, "text": "The word of the LORD came to me:"}, {"pk": 4048768, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 21, "verse": 9, "text": "\u201cSon of man, prophesy, \u2018This is what the Lord says!\u2009\u2019 You are to proclaim, \u2018A sword! \u24db A sword is sharpened
and also polished. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Jr 46:4
\u24db Dt 32:41"}, {"pk": 4048769, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 21, "verse": 10, "text": "It is sharpened for slaughter,
polished to flash like lightning!
Should we rejoice?
The scepter of my son,
the sword despises every tree. [4]
", "comment": "[4] Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4048770, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 21, "verse": 11, "text": "The sword is given to be polished,
to be grasped in the hand.
It is sharpened, and it is polished,
to be put in the hand of the slayer.\u2019 \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ezk 21:19"}, {"pk": 4048771, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 21, "verse": 12, "text": "\u201cCry out and wail, son of man, for it is against my people. It is against all the princes of Israel! They are given over to the sword with my people. Therefore strike your thigh in grief. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Jr 31:19"}, {"pk": 4048772, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 21, "verse": 13, "text": "Surely it will be a trial! And what if the sword despises even the scepter? The scepter will not continue.\u201d [5] This is the declaration of the Lord GOD.", "comment": "[5] Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4048773, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 21, "verse": 14, "text": "\u201cSo you, son of man, prophesy and clap your hands together: \u24d1 Let the sword strike two times, even three.
It is a sword for massacre,
a sword for great massacre\u2009\u2014
it surrounds [6] them!
", "comment": "\u24d1 Nm 24:10
[6] Or penetrates"}, {"pk": 4048774, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 21, "verse": 15, "text": "I have appointed a sword \u24d2 for slaughter [7]
at all their gates,
so that their hearts may melt
and many may stumble.
Yes! It is ready to flash like lightning; \u24d3
it is drawn [8] for slaughter.
", "comment": "[8] Hb obscure
[7] Hb obscure
\u24d3 Ezk 21:28
\u24d2 Ezk 32:20"}, {"pk": 4048775, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 21, "verse": 16, "text": "Slash to the right;
turn to the left\u2009\u2014
wherever your blade is directed.
"}, {"pk": 4048776, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 21, "verse": 17, "text": "I also will clap my hands together, and I will satisfy my wrath. \u24d4 I, the LORD, have spoken.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d4 Ezk 5:13"}, {"pk": 4048777, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 21, "verse": 18, "text": "The word of the LORD came to me:"}, {"pk": 4048778, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 21, "verse": 19, "text": "\u201cNow you, son of man, mark out two roads that the sword of Babylon\u2019s king can take. Both of them should originate from the same land. And make a signpost at the fork in the road to each city."}, {"pk": 4048779, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 21, "verse": 20, "text": "Mark out a road that the sword can take to Rabbah of the Ammonites \u24d5 and to Judah into fortified Jerusalem.", "comment": "\u24d5 Jr 49:2"}, {"pk": 4048780, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 21, "verse": 21, "text": "For the king of Babylon stands at the split in the road, at the fork of the two roads, to practice divination: he shakes the arrows, consults the idols, and observes the liver."}, {"pk": 4048781, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 21, "verse": 22, "text": "The answer marked [9] Jerusalem appears in his right hand, indicating that he should set up battering rams, \u24d6 give the order to [10] slaughter, raise a battle cry, set battering rams against the gates, build a ramp, and construct a siege wall.", "comment": "[10] Lit rams, open the mouth in
[9] Lit The divination for
\u24d6 Ezk 4:2; 26:9"}, {"pk": 4048782, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 21, "verse": 23, "text": "It will seem like false divination to those who have sworn an oath to the Babylonians, [11] \u24d7 but it will draw attention to their guilt so that they will be captured.", "comment": "\u24d7 Ezk 17:16,18
[11] Lit them"}, {"pk": 4048783, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 21, "verse": 24, "text": "\u201cTherefore, this is what the Lord GOD says: Because you have drawn attention to your guilt, exposing your transgressions, so that your sins are revealed in all your actions\u2009\u2014\u2009since you have done this, you will be captured by them."}, {"pk": 4048784, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 21, "verse": 25, "text": "And you, profane and wicked prince of Israel, [12] \u24d8 the day has come \u24d9 for your punishment. [13]", "comment": "\u24d9 Ezk 21:29
[12] = King Zedekiah
\u24d8 2Kg 24:20
[13] Lit come in the time of the punishment of the end, also in v. 29"}, {"pk": 4048785, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 21, "verse": 26, "text": "\u201cThis is what the Lord GOD says: Remove the turban, and take off the crown.
Things will not remain as they are; [14]
exalt the lowly and bring down the exalted. \u24da
", "comment": "[14] Lit This not this
\u24da Ezk 17:24; Lk 1:52"}, {"pk": 4048786, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 21, "verse": 27, "text": "A ruin, a ruin,
I will make it a ruin!
Yet this will not happen
until he comes; \u24db
I have given the judgment to him. [15]
", "comment": "\u24db Jr 23:5-6
[15] Or comes to whom it rightfully belongs, and I will give it to him"}, {"pk": 4048787, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 21, "verse": 28, "text": "\u201cNow you, son of man, prophesy, and say, \u2018This is what the Lord GOD says concerning the Ammonites and their contempt.\u2019 You are to proclaim, \u2018A sword! A sword
is drawn for slaughter,
polished to consume, \u24dc to flash like lightning.
", "comment": "\u24dc Is 31:8; Jr 12:12; 46:10,14"}, {"pk": 4048788, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 21, "verse": 29, "text": "While they offer false visions \u24dd
and lying divinations about you,
the time has come to put you
to the necks of the profane wicked ones;
the day has come
for final punishment.
", "comment": "\u24dd Ezk 13:6-9; 22:28"}, {"pk": 4048789, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 21, "verse": 30, "text": "\u201c\u2018Return it to its sheath! \u24d0
\u201c\u2018I will judge you [16]
in the place where you were created,
in the land of your origin.
", "comment": "\u24d0 Jr 47:6-7
[16] = the Ammonites"}, {"pk": 4048790, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 21, "verse": 31, "text": "I will pour out my indignation on you;
I will blow the fire of my fury on you. \u24d1
I will hand you over to brutal men,
skilled at destruction.
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ezk 22:20-21"}, {"pk": 4048791, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 21, "verse": 32, "text": "You will be fuel for the fire.
Your blood will be spilled within the land.
You will not be remembered, \u24d2
for I, the LORD, have spoken.\u2019\u201d
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ezk 25:10"}, {"pk": 4048792, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 22, "verse": 1, "text": "The word of the LORD came to me:"}, {"pk": 4048793, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 22, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cAs for you, son of man, will you pass judgment? Will you pass judgment against the city of blood? Then explain all her detestable practices to her. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Ezk 16:2; 20:4"}, {"pk": 4048794, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 22, "verse": 3, "text": "You are to say, \u2018This is what the Lord GOD says: A city that sheds blood \u24d4 within her walls so that her time of judgment has come and who makes idols for herself so that she is defiled!", "comment": "\u24d4 Ezk 22:6,27; 23:37,45"}, {"pk": 4048795, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 22, "verse": 4, "text": "You are guilty of the blood you have shed, \u24d5 and you are defiled from the idols you have made. You have brought your judgment [1] days near and have come to your years of punishment. [2] Therefore, I have made you a disgrace to the nations and a mockery to all the lands.", "comment": "[2] punishment supplied for clarity
\u24d5 2Kg 21:16
[1] judgment supplied for clarity"}, {"pk": 4048796, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 22, "verse": 5, "text": "Those who are near and those far away from you will mock you, you infamous one full of turmoil."}, {"pk": 4048797, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 22, "verse": 6, "text": "\u201c\u2018Look, every prince of Israel \u24d6 within you has used his strength to shed blood.", "comment": "\u24d6 Is 1:23"}, {"pk": 4048798, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 22, "verse": 7, "text": "Father and mother are treated with contempt, \u24d7 and the resident alien is exploited within you. The fatherless and widow are oppressed in you. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Ex 22:22
\u24d7 Ex 20:12; Lv 20:9; Dt 27:16"}, {"pk": 4048799, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 22, "verse": 8, "text": "You despise my holy things and profane my Sabbaths. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Lv 19:30; Ezk 20:13"}, {"pk": 4048800, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 22, "verse": 9, "text": "There are men within you who slander in order to shed blood. \u24da People who live in you eat at the mountain shrines; [3] they commit depraved acts within you.", "comment": "[3] Lit the mountains
\u24da Lv 19:16"}, {"pk": 4048801, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 22, "verse": 10, "text": "Men within you have sexual intercourse with their father\u2019s wife and violate women during their menstrual impurity. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Lv 18:7-8,19"}, {"pk": 4048802, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 22, "verse": 11, "text": "One man within you commits a detestable act with his neighbor\u2019s wife; \u24dc another defiles his daughter-in-law with depravity; and yet another violates his sister, his father\u2019s daughter. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dc Ex 20:17; Ezk 18:11
\u24dd Lv 18:9,15; 20:17"}, {"pk": 4048803, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 22, "verse": 12, "text": "People who live in you accept bribes in order to shed blood. \u24d0 You take interest and profit on a loan and brutally extort your neighbors. \u24d1 You have forgotten me. \u24d2 This is the declaration of the Lord GOD.", "comment": "\u24d2 Ezk 23:35
\u24d0 Ex 23:8
\u24d1 Lv 19:13; 25:36; Dt 23:19"}, {"pk": 4048804, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 22, "verse": 13, "text": "\u201c\u2018Now look, I clap my hands together against the dishonest profit you have made \u24d3 and against the blood shed among you.", "comment": "\u24d3 Ezk 21:14,17"}, {"pk": 4048805, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 22, "verse": 14, "text": "Will your courage endure \u24d4 or your hands be strong in the days when I deal with you? I, the LORD, have spoken, and I will act. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d4 Ezk 21:7
\u24d5 Ezk 17:24"}, {"pk": 4048806, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 22, "verse": 15, "text": "I will disperse you among the nations and scatter you among the countries; \u24d6 I will purge your uncleanness. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 Dt 4:27; Ezk 12:15
\u24d7 Ezk 23:27,48"}, {"pk": 4048807, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 22, "verse": 16, "text": "You [4] will be profaned in the sight of the nations. Then you will know that I am the LORD.\u2019\u201d \u24d8", "comment": "[4] One Hb ms, LXX, Syr, Vg read I
\u24d8 Ps 83:18; Ezk 6:7"}, {"pk": 4048808, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 22, "verse": 17, "text": "The word of the LORD came to me:"}, {"pk": 4048809, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 22, "verse": 18, "text": "\u201cSon of man, the house of Israel has become merely dross to me. \u24d9 All of them are copper, tin, iron, and lead inside the furnace; \u24da they are just dross from silver.", "comment": "\u24da Pr 17:3
\u24d9 Ps 119:119; Is 1:22"}, {"pk": 4048810, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 22, "verse": 19, "text": "Therefore, this is what the Lord GOD says: Because all of you have become dross, I am about to gather you into Jerusalem."}, {"pk": 4048811, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 22, "verse": 20, "text": "Just as one gathers silver, copper, iron, lead, and tin into the furnace to blow fire \u24db on them and melt them, so I will gather you in my anger and wrath, put you inside, and melt you.", "comment": "\u24db Is 1:25"}, {"pk": 4048812, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 22, "verse": 21, "text": "Yes, I will gather you together and blow on you with the fire of my fury, and you will be melted within the city."}, {"pk": 4048813, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 22, "verse": 22, "text": "As silver is melted inside a furnace, so you will be melted inside the city. Then you will know that I, the LORD, have poured out my wrath on you.\u201d \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Ezk 20:8,33"}, {"pk": 4048814, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 22, "verse": 23, "text": "The word of the LORD came to me:"}, {"pk": 4048815, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 22, "verse": 24, "text": "\u201cSon of man, say to her, \u2018You are a land that has not been cleansed, \u24dd that has not received rain in the day of indignation.\u2019", "comment": "\u24dd Ezk 24:13
[5] LXX reads indignation,25whose princes within her are"}, {"pk": 4048816, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 22, "verse": 25, "text": "The conspiracy of her prophets \u24d0 within her is [5] like a roaring lion tearing its prey: they devour people, seize wealth and valuables, and multiply the widows within her.", "comment": "\u24d0 Jr 11:9; Hs 6:9"}, {"pk": 4048817, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 22, "verse": 26, "text": "Her priests do violence to my instruction and profane my holy things. \u24d1 They make no distinction between the holy and the common, and they do not explain the difference between the clean and the unclean. \u24d2 They close their eyes to my Sabbaths, and I am profaned among them.", "comment": "\u24d2 Lv 10:10
\u24d1 1Sm 2:12-17,22"}, {"pk": 4048818, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 22, "verse": 27, "text": "\u201cHer officials within her are like wolves tearing their prey, shedding blood, and destroying lives in order to make profit dishonestly."}, {"pk": 4048819, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 22, "verse": 28, "text": "Her prophets plaster for them with whitewash by seeing false visions and lying divinations, \u24d3 saying, \u2018This is what the Lord GOD says,\u2019 when the LORD has not spoken.", "comment": "\u24d3 Ezk 13:10-15"}, {"pk": 4048820, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 22, "verse": 29, "text": "The people of the land have practiced extortion and committed robbery. \u24d4 They have oppressed the poor and needy and unlawfully exploited the resident alien.", "comment": "\u24d4 Ezk 9:9; 22:7"}, {"pk": 4048821, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 22, "verse": 30, "text": "I searched for a man among them who would repair the wall \u24d5 and stand in the gap before me on behalf of the land so that I might not destroy it, \u24d6 but I found no one.", "comment": "\u24d6 Ex 32:11-14; Ps 106:23
\u24d5 Ezk 13:5"}, {"pk": 4048822, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 22, "verse": 31, "text": "So I have poured out my indignation on them and consumed them with the fire of my fury. I have brought their conduct down on their own heads.\u201d \u24d7 This is the declaration of the Lord GOD.", "comment": "\u24d7 Ezk 7:3,8-9; 9:10"}, {"pk": 4048823, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 23, "verse": 1, "text": "The word of the LORD came to me again:"}, {"pk": 4048824, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 23, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cSon of man, there were two women, \u24d8 daughters of the same mother,", "comment": "\u24d8 Ezk 16:46"}, {"pk": 4048825, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 23, "verse": 3, "text": "who acted like prostitutes in Egypt, \u24d9 behaving promiscuously in their youth. Their breasts were fondled there, and their virgin nipples caressed.", "comment": "\u24d9 Lv 17:7; Jr 3:9"}, {"pk": 4048826, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 23, "verse": 4, "text": "The older one was named Oholah, [1] and her sister was Oholibah. [2] They became mine and gave birth to sons and daughters. As for their names, Oholah represents Samaria and Oholibah represents Jerusalem.", "comment": "[2] = My Tent Is in Her
[1] = Her Tent"}, {"pk": 4048827, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 23, "verse": 5, "text": "\u201cOholah acted like a prostitute even though she was mine. She lusted after her lovers, the Assyrians: \u24da warriors", "comment": "\u24da 2Kg 15:19; 16:7; 17:3; Ezk 16:28; Hs 5:13; 8:9-10"}, {"pk": 4048828, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 23, "verse": 6, "text": "dressed in blue, governors and prefects, all of them desirable young men, horsemen riding on steeds."}, {"pk": 4048829, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 23, "verse": 7, "text": "She offered her sexual favors to them; all of them were the elite of Assyria. She defiled herself with all those she lusted after and with all their idols."}, {"pk": 4048830, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 23, "verse": 8, "text": "She didn\u2019t give up her promiscuity that began in Egypt, \u24db when men slept with her in her youth, caressed her virgin nipples, and poured out their lust on her.", "comment": "\u24db Ex 32:4; 1Kg 12:28; 2Kg 10:29; 17:16"}, {"pk": 4048831, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 23, "verse": 9, "text": "Therefore, I handed her over to her lovers, \u24dc the Assyrians she lusted for.", "comment": "\u24dc Ezk 16:37; 23:22"}, {"pk": 4048832, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 23, "verse": 10, "text": "They exposed her nakedness, seized her sons and daughters, and killed her with the sword. Since they executed judgment against her, she became notorious among women."}, {"pk": 4048833, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 23, "verse": 11, "text": "\u201cNow her sister Oholibah saw this, but she was even more depraved in her lust than Oholah, and made her promiscuous acts worse than those of her sister. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Jr 3:8-11; Ezk 16:51"}, {"pk": 4048834, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 23, "verse": 12, "text": "She lusted after the Assyrians: \u24d0 governors and prefects, warriors splendidly dressed, horsemen riding on steeds, all of them desirable young men.", "comment": "\u24d0 2Kg 16:7-20"}, {"pk": 4048835, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 23, "verse": 13, "text": "And I saw that she had defiled herself; both of them had taken the same path."}, {"pk": 4048836, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 23, "verse": 14, "text": "But she increased her promiscuity when she saw male figures carved on the wall, \u24d1 images of the Chaldeans, engraved in bright red, \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d1 Ezk 8:10
\u24d2 Ezk 16:29"}, {"pk": 4048837, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 23, "verse": 15, "text": "wearing belts on their waists and flowing turbans on their heads; all of them looked like officers, a depiction of the Babylonians in Chaldea, their native land."}, {"pk": 4048838, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 23, "verse": 16, "text": "At the sight of them [3] she lusted after them and sent messengers to them in Chaldea. \u24d3", "comment": "[3] Lit of her eyes
\u24d3 Is 57:9"}, {"pk": 4048839, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 23, "verse": 17, "text": "Then the Babylonians came to her, \u24d4 to the bed of love, and defiled her with their lust. But after she was defiled by them, she turned away from them in disgust.", "comment": "\u24d4 2Kg 24:17"}, {"pk": 4048840, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 23, "verse": 18, "text": "When she flaunted her promiscuity and exposed her nakedness, I turned away from her in disgust just as I turned away from her sister. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 78:59; 106:40; Jr 12:8"}, {"pk": 4048841, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 23, "verse": 19, "text": "Yet she multiplied her acts of promiscuity, remembering the days of her youth when she acted like a prostitute in the land of Egypt"}, {"pk": 4048842, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 23, "verse": 20, "text": "and lusted after their lovers, whose sexual members [4] were like those of donkeys and whose emission was like that of stallions.", "comment": "[4] Lit whose flesh"}, {"pk": 4048843, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 23, "verse": 21, "text": "So you revisited the depravity of your youth, when the Egyptians caressed your nipples to enjoy your youthful breasts. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Ezk 16:26"}, {"pk": 4048844, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 23, "verse": 22, "text": "\u201cTherefore, Oholibah, this is what the Lord GOD says: I am going to incite your lovers against you, those you turned away from in disgust. I will bring them against you from every side:"}, {"pk": 4048845, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 23, "verse": 23, "text": "the Babylonians and all the Chaldeans; Pekod, Shoa, and Koa; \u24d7 and all the Assyrians with them\u2009\u2014\u2009desirable young men, all of them governors and prefects, officers and administrators, all of them riding on steeds.", "comment": "\u24d7 Jr 50:21"}, {"pk": 4048846, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 23, "verse": 24, "text": "They will come against you with an assembly of peoples and with weapons, chariots, and [5] wagons. They will set themselves against you on every side with large and small shields and helmets. I will delegate judgment to them, and they will judge you by their own standards.", "comment": "[5] LXX reads peoples, from the north, chariots and; Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4048847, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 23, "verse": 25, "text": "When I vent my jealous rage on you, \u24d8 they will deal with you in wrath. They will cut off your nose and ears, and the rest of you [6] will fall by the sword. They will seize your sons and daughters, and the rest of you will be consumed by fire.", "comment": "\u24d8 Ex 34:14; Ezk 5:13; 8:17-18; Zph 1:18
[6] Or and your descendants"}, {"pk": 4048848, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 23, "verse": 26, "text": "They will strip off your clothes and take your beautiful jewelry. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Ezk 16:39"}, {"pk": 4048849, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 23, "verse": 27, "text": "So I will put an end to your depravity and sexual immorality, which began in the land of Egypt, and you will not look longingly at them or remember Egypt anymore."}, {"pk": 4048850, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 23, "verse": 28, "text": "\u201cFor this is what the Lord GOD says: I am going to hand you over to those you hate, to those you turned away from in disgust."}, {"pk": 4048851, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 23, "verse": 29, "text": "They will treat you with hatred, take all you have worked for, and leave you stark naked, \u24da so that the shame of your debauchery will be exposed, both your depravity and promiscuity.", "comment": "\u24da Ezk 16:7,22,39"}, {"pk": 4048852, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 23, "verse": 30, "text": "These things will be done to you because you acted like a prostitute with the nations, \u24db defiling yourself with their idols.", "comment": "\u24db Ezk 6:9"}, {"pk": 4048853, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 23, "verse": 31, "text": "You have followed the path of your sister, so I will put her cup in your hand.\u201d \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc 2Kg 21:13; Jr 7:14-15"}, {"pk": 4048854, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 23, "verse": 32, "text": "This is what the Lord GOD says: \u201cYou will drink your sister\u2019s cup, \u24dd
which is deep and wide.
You will be an object of [7] ridicule and scorn,
for it holds so much. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ezk 22:4-5
\u24dd Ps 75:8; Is 51:17; Jr 25:15; Lm 4:21; Hab 2:16; Zch 12:2; Mt 20:22; 26:39; Rv 14:10
[7] Or It will bring"}, {"pk": 4048855, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 23, "verse": 33, "text": "You will be filled with drunkenness and grief,
with a cup of devastation and desolation,
the cup of your sister Samaria.
"}, {"pk": 4048856, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 23, "verse": 34, "text": "You will drink it and drain it;
then you will gnaw its broken pieces,
and tear your breasts.
For I have spoken.\u201d This is the declaration of the Lord GOD.
"}, {"pk": 4048857, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 23, "verse": 35, "text": "Therefore, this is what the Lord GOD says: \u201cBecause you have forgotten me \u24d1 and cast me behind your back, \u24d2 you must bear the consequences of your indecency and promiscuity.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d2 1Kg 14:9; Jr 2:27; 32:33
\u24d1 Is 17:10; Jr 3:21; Ezk 22:12; Hs 8:14; 13:6"}, {"pk": 4048858, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 23, "verse": 36, "text": "Then the LORD said to me: \u201cSon of man, will you pass judgment against Oholah and Oholibah? \u24d3 Then declare their detestable practices to them. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Is 58:1; Ezk 16:2; Mc 3:8
\u24d3 Jr 1:10; Ezk 20:4; 22:2"}, {"pk": 4048859, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 23, "verse": 37, "text": "For they have committed adultery, and blood is on their hands; they have committed adultery with their idols. And the children they bore to me they have sacrificed in the fire [8] as food for the idols. \u24d5", "comment": "[8] Lit have made pass through the fire
\u24d5 Ezk 16:20-21; 20:26,31"}, {"pk": 4048860, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 23, "verse": 38, "text": "They also did this to me: they defiled my sanctuary \u24d6 on that same day and profaned my Sabbaths. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 2Kg 21:4,7
\u24d7 Ezk 20:13"}, {"pk": 4048861, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 23, "verse": 39, "text": "On the same day they slaughtered their children for their idols, they entered my sanctuary to profane it. \u24d8 Yes, that is what they did inside my house.", "comment": "\u24d8 Jr 7:9-11"}, {"pk": 4048862, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 23, "verse": 40, "text": "\u201cIn addition, they sent for men who came from far away when a messenger was dispatched to them. And look how they came! You bathed, painted your eyes, \u24d9 and adorned yourself with jewelry for them. \u24da", "comment": "\u24d9 2Kg 9:30; Jr 4:30
\u24da Is 3:18-23; Ezk 16:13-16"}, {"pk": 4048863, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 23, "verse": 41, "text": "You sat on a luxurious couch with a table spread before it, \u24db on which you had set my incense and oil.", "comment": "\u24db Is 57:7"}, {"pk": 4048864, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 23, "verse": 42, "text": "The sound of a carefree crowd was there. Drunkards [9] from the desert were brought in, along with common men. They put bracelets on the women\u2019s hands and beautiful tiaras on their heads.", "comment": "[9] Or Sabeans"}, {"pk": 4048865, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 23, "verse": 43, "text": "Then I said concerning this woman worn out by adultery: Will they [10] now have illicit sex with her, even her?", "comment": "[10] Or They will"}, {"pk": 4048866, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 23, "verse": 44, "text": "Yet they had sex with her as one does with a prostitute. This is how they had sex with Oholah and Oholibah, those depraved women."}, {"pk": 4048867, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 23, "verse": 45, "text": "But righteous men will judge them the way adulteresses \u24dc and those who shed blood are judged, for they are adulteresses and blood is on their hands.", "comment": "\u24dc Ezk 16:38"}, {"pk": 4048868, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 23, "verse": 46, "text": "\u201cThis is what the Lord GOD says: Summon [11] an assembly against them and consign them to terror and plunder. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Jr 15:4; 24:9; 29:18
[11] Or I will summon"}, {"pk": 4048869, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 23, "verse": 47, "text": "The assembly will stone them and cut them down with their swords. \u24d0 They will kill their sons and daughters and burn their houses.", "comment": "\u24d0 Lv 20:10; Ezk 16:40"}, {"pk": 4048870, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 23, "verse": 48, "text": "So I will put an end to depravity in the land, and all the women will be admonished not to imitate your depraved behavior."}, {"pk": 4048871, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 23, "verse": 49, "text": "They will punish you for your depravity, \u24d1 and you will bear the consequences for your sins of idolatry. Then you will know that I am the Lord GOD.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d1 Is 59:18; Ezk 7:4,9; 9:10"}, {"pk": 4048872, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 24, "verse": 1, "text": "The word of the LORD came to me in the ninth year, in the tenth month, on the tenth day of the month:"}, {"pk": 4048873, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 24, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cSon of man, write down today\u2019s date, this very day. The king of Babylon has laid siege to Jerusalem this very day. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 2Kg 25:1"}, {"pk": 4048874, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 24, "verse": 3, "text": "Now speak a parable \u24d3 to the rebellious house. Tell them, \u2018This is what the Lord GOD says: Put the pot \u24d4 on the fire\u2009\u2014
put it on,
and then pour water into it!
", "comment": "\u24d4 Jr 1:13-14; Ezk 11:3,7,11
\u24d3 Ezk 17:2; 20:49"}, {"pk": 4048875, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 24, "verse": 4, "text": "Place the pieces of meat in it,
every good piece\u2009\u2014
thigh and shoulder.
Fill it with choice bones.
"}, {"pk": 4048876, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 24, "verse": 5, "text": "Take the choicest of the flock
and also pile up the fuel [1] under it.
Bring it to a boil
and cook the bones in it.
", "comment": "[1] Lit bones"}, {"pk": 4048877, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 24, "verse": 6, "text": "\u201c\u2018Therefore, this is what the Lord GOD says: Woe to the city of bloodshed, \u24d5
the pot that has corrosion inside it,
and its corrosion has not come out of it!
Empty it piece by piece;
lots should not be cast for its contents.
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ezk 22:2-3,27"}, {"pk": 4048878, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 24, "verse": 7, "text": "For the blood she shed [2] is still within her.
She put it out on the bare rock;
she didn\u2019t pour it on the ground
to cover it with dust. \u24d6
", "comment": "[2] Lit For her blood
\u24d6 Lv 17:13-14; Dt 12:16,24"}, {"pk": 4048879, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 24, "verse": 8, "text": "In order to stir up wrath and take vengeance, \u24d7
I have put her blood on the bare rock,
so that it would not be covered.
", "comment": "\u24d7 Is 26:21"}, {"pk": 4048880, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 24, "verse": 9, "text": "\u201c\u2018Therefore, this is what the Lord GOD says: Woe to the city of bloodshed! \u24d8
I myself will make the pile of kindling large.
", "comment": "\u24d8 Hab 2:12"}, {"pk": 4048881, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 24, "verse": 10, "text": "Pile on the logs and kindle the fire!
Cook the meat well
and mix in the spices! [3] [4]
Let the bones be burned!
", "comment": "[4] Or and stir the broth
[3] Some Hb mss read well; remove the broth; LXX reads fire so that the meat may be cooked and the broth may be reduced"}, {"pk": 4048882, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 24, "verse": 11, "text": "Set the empty pot on its coals
so that it becomes hot and its copper glows.
Then its impurity will melt inside it;
its corrosion will be consumed. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ezk 22:15; 23:27"}, {"pk": 4048883, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 24, "verse": 12, "text": "It has frustrated every effort; [5]
its thick corrosion will not come off.
Into the fire with its corrosion!
", "comment": "[5] Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4048884, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 24, "verse": 13, "text": "Because of the depravity of your uncleanness\u2009\u2014
since I tried to purify you,
but you would not be purified from your uncleanness\u2009\u2014
you will not be pure again
until I have satisfied my wrath on you. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Ezk 5:13; 8:18"}, {"pk": 4048885, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 24, "verse": 14, "text": "I, the LORD, have spoken.
It is coming, and I will do it! \u24db
I will not refrain, I will not show pity,
and I will not relent.
I [6] will judge you
according to your ways and deeds. \u24dc
This is the declaration of the Lord GOD.\u2019\u201d", "comment": "\u24dc Ezk 18:30; 36:19
\u24db Ezk 17:24
[6] Some Hb mss, LXX, Syr, Tg, Vg; other Hb mss read They"}, {"pk": 4048886, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 24, "verse": 15, "text": "Then the word of the LORD came to me:"}, {"pk": 4048887, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 24, "verse": 16, "text": "\u201cSon of man, I am about to take the delight of your eyes \u24dd away from you with a fatal blow. But you must not lament or weep or let your tears flow. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Jr 16:5; 22:10
\u24dd 1Kg 20:6; Pr 5:18; Ec 9:9; Sg 7:10"}, {"pk": 4048888, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 24, "verse": 17, "text": "Groan quietly; do not observe mourning rites for the dead. \u24d1 Put on your turban and strap your sandals on your feet; do not cover your mustache or eat the bread of mourners.\u201d [7] \u24d2", "comment": "[7] Lit men, also in v. 22
\u24d2 Jr 16:7; Hs 9:4
\u24d1 Lv 21:10-12"}, {"pk": 4048889, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 24, "verse": 18, "text": "I spoke to the people in the morning, and my wife died in the evening. The next morning I did just as I was commanded."}, {"pk": 4048890, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 24, "verse": 19, "text": "Then the people asked me, \u201cWon\u2019t you tell us what these things you are doing mean for us?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4048891, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 24, "verse": 20, "text": "So I answered them: \u201cThe word of the LORD came to me:"}, {"pk": 4048892, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 24, "verse": 21, "text": "Say to the house of Israel, \u2018This is what the Lord GOD says: I am about to desecrate my sanctuary, the pride of your power, the delight of your eyes, and the desire of your heart. Also, the sons and daughters you left behind will fall by the sword. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Jr 6:11; 16:3-4; Ezk 23:25,47"}, {"pk": 4048893, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 24, "verse": 22, "text": "Then you will do just as I have done: You will not cover your mustache or eat the bread of mourners."}, {"pk": 4048894, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 24, "verse": 23, "text": "Your turbans will remain on your heads and your sandals on your feet. You will not lament or weep \u24d4 but will waste away \u24d5 because of your iniquities and will groan to one another.", "comment": "\u24d4 Jb 27:15; Ps 78:64
\u24d5 Lv 26:39"}, {"pk": 4048895, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 24, "verse": 24, "text": "Now Ezekiel will be a sign for you. \u24d6 You will do everything that he has done. When this happens, you will know that I am the Lord GOD.\u2019", "comment": "\u24d6 Ezk 4:3; Lk 11:29-30"}, {"pk": 4048896, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 24, "verse": 25, "text": "\u201cAs for you, son of man, know that on that day I will take from them their stronghold\u2009\u2014\u2009their pride and joy, the delight of their eyes, and the longing of their hearts\u2009\u2014\u2009as well as their sons and daughters."}, {"pk": 4048897, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 24, "verse": 26, "text": "On that day a fugitive will come to you and report the news. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Ezk 33:21-22"}, {"pk": 4048898, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 24, "verse": 27, "text": "On that day your mouth will be opened to talk with him; you will speak and no longer be mute. \u24d8 So you will be a sign for them, and they will know that I am the LORD.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d8 Ezk 3:26-27"}, {"pk": 4048899, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 25, "verse": 1, "text": "Then the word of the LORD came to me:"}, {"pk": 4048900, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 25, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cSon of man, face the Ammonites and prophesy against them. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Jr 49:1-6"}, {"pk": 4048901, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 25, "verse": 3, "text": "Say to the Ammonites, \u2018Hear the word of the Lord GOD: This is what the Lord GOD says: Because you said, \u201cAha!\u201d \u24da about my sanctuary when it was desecrated, about the land of Israel when it was laid waste, and about the house of Judah when they went into exile,", "comment": "\u24da Ezk 21:28; 26:2"}, {"pk": 4048902, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 25, "verse": 4, "text": "therefore I am about to give you to the people of the east as a possession. They will set up their encampments and pitch their tents among you. They will eat your fruit and drink your milk."}, {"pk": 4048903, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 25, "verse": 5, "text": "I will make Rabbah a pasture \u24db for camels and Ammon a resting place for sheep. Then you will know that I am the LORD.", "comment": "\u24db Jr 49:2; Ezk 21:20"}, {"pk": 4048904, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 25, "verse": 6, "text": "\u201c\u2018For this is what the Lord GOD says: Because you clapped your hands, \u24dc stamped your feet, and rejoiced over the land of Israel with wholehearted contempt,", "comment": "\u24dc Jb 27:23; Nah 3:19"}, {"pk": 4048905, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 25, "verse": 7, "text": "therefore I am about to stretch out my hand against you \u24dd and give you as plunder to the nations. I will cut you off from the peoples and eliminate you from the countries. I will destroy you, and you will know that I am the LORD.", "comment": "\u24dd Zph 1:4"}, {"pk": 4048906, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 25, "verse": 8, "text": "\u201c\u2018This is what the Lord GOD says: Because Moab and Seir said, \u24d0 \u201cLook, the house of Judah is like all the other nations.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d0 Is 15:1; Jr 48:1; Am 2:1-2"}, {"pk": 4048907, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 25, "verse": 9, "text": "Therefore I am about to expose Moab\u2019s flank beginning with its [1] frontier cities, the splendor of the land: Beth-jeshimoth, Baal-meon, \u24d1 and Kiriathaim.", "comment": "\u24d1 Jr 48:23
[1] Lit with the cities, with its"}, {"pk": 4048908, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 25, "verse": 10, "text": "I will give it along with Ammon to the people of the east as a possession, so that Ammon will not be remembered among the nations."}, {"pk": 4048909, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 25, "verse": 11, "text": "So I will execute judgments against Moab, and they will know that I am the LORD."}, {"pk": 4048910, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 25, "verse": 12, "text": "\u201c\u2018This is what the Lord GOD says: Because Edom acted vengefully against the house of Judah \u24d2 and incurred grievous guilt by taking revenge on them,", "comment": "\u24d2 2Ch 28:17; Ps 137:7; Jr 49:7-22"}, {"pk": 4048911, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 25, "verse": 13, "text": "therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: I will stretch out my hand against Edom and cut off both man and animal from it. I will make it a wasteland; they will fall by the sword from Teman to Dedan."}, {"pk": 4048912, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 25, "verse": 14, "text": "I will take my vengeance \u24d3 on Edom through my people Israel, and they will deal with Edom according to my anger and wrath. So they will know my vengeance. This is the declaration of the Lord GOD.", "comment": "\u24d3 Is 11:14"}, {"pk": 4048913, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 25, "verse": 15, "text": "\u201c\u2018This is what the Lord GOD says: Because the Philistines acted in vengeance and took revenge with deep contempt, \u24d4 destroying because of their perpetual hatred,", "comment": "\u24d4 Is 14:29-31"}, {"pk": 4048914, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 25, "verse": 16, "text": "therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: I am about to stretch out my hand against the Philistines, \u24d5 cutting off the Cherethites and wiping out what remains of the coastal peoples. [2] \u24d6", "comment": "[2] Lit the seacoast
\u24d6 1Sm 30:14; Zph 2:5
\u24d5 Jr 25:20; 47:1-7"}, {"pk": 4048915, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 25, "verse": 17, "text": "I will execute severe vengeance against them with furious rebukes. They will know that I am the LORD \u24d7 when I take my vengeance on them.\u2019\u201d", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 9:16"}, {"pk": 4048916, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 26, "verse": 1, "text": "In the eleventh year, on the first day of the month, the word of the LORD came to me:"}, {"pk": 4048917, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 26, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cSon of man, because Tyre \u24d8 said about Jerusalem, \u2018Aha! \u24d9 The gateway to the peoples is shattered. She has been turned over to me. [1] I will be filled now that she lies in ruins,\u2019", "comment": "\u24d8 2Sm 5:11; Jl 3:4
[1] Or It has swung open for me
\u24d9 Ezk 25:3"}, {"pk": 4048918, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 26, "verse": 3, "text": "therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: See, I am against you, Tyre! \u24da I will raise up many nations against you, just as the sea raises its waves.", "comment": "\u24da Is 23:3; Ezk 26:17; 28:2; Am 1:9; Zch 9:2; Mt 11:22"}, {"pk": 4048919, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 26, "verse": 4, "text": "They will destroy the walls of Tyre and demolish her towers. I will scrape the soil from her and turn her into a bare rock."}, {"pk": 4048920, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 26, "verse": 5, "text": "She will become a place in the sea to spread nets, for I have spoken.\u201d This is the declaration of the Lord GOD. \u201cShe will become plunder for the nations, \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Ezk 25:7; 29:19"}, {"pk": 4048921, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 26, "verse": 6, "text": "and her villages on the mainland will be slaughtered by the sword. \u24dc Then they will know that I am the LORD.\u201d", "comment": "\u24dc Ezk 16:46,53; 26:8"}, {"pk": 4048922, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 26, "verse": 7, "text": "For this is what the Lord GOD says: \u201cSee, I am about to bring King Nebuchadnezzar [2] of Babylon, king of kings, \u24dd against Tyre from the north with horses, chariots, cavalry, and a huge assembly of troops.", "comment": "[2] Lit Nebuchadrezzar
\u24dd Jr 52:32; Dn 2:37,47"}, {"pk": 4048923, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 26, "verse": 8, "text": "He will slaughter your villages on the mainland with the sword. He will set up siege works, \u24d0 build a ramp, and raise a wall of shields against you.", "comment": "\u24d0 Ezk 21:22"}, {"pk": 4048924, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 26, "verse": 9, "text": "He will direct the blows of his battering rams against your walls and tear down your towers with his iron tools."}, {"pk": 4048925, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 26, "verse": 10, "text": "His horses will be so numerous that their dust will cover you. When he enters your gates as an army entering a breached city, your walls will shake from the noise of cavalry, wagons, and chariots."}, {"pk": 4048926, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 26, "verse": 11, "text": "He will trample all your streets with the hooves of his horses. \u24d1 He will slaughter your people with the sword, and your mighty pillars will fall to the ground.", "comment": "\u24d1 Hab 1:8"}, {"pk": 4048927, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 26, "verse": 12, "text": "They will take your wealth as spoil and plunder your merchandise. \u24d2 They will also demolish your walls and tear down your beautiful homes. Then they will throw your stones, timber, and soil into the water.", "comment": "\u24d2 Ezk 27:3-27"}, {"pk": 4048928, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 26, "verse": 13, "text": "I will put an end to the noise of your songs, \u24d3 and the sound of your lyres will no longer be heard.", "comment": "\u24d3 Is 23:16; 24:8-9; Am 6:5"}, {"pk": 4048929, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 26, "verse": 14, "text": "I will turn you into a bare rock, and you will be a place to spread nets. You will never be rebuilt, for I, the LORD, have spoken.\u201d \u24d4 This is the declaration of the Lord GOD.", "comment": "\u24d4 Is 14:27"}, {"pk": 4048930, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 26, "verse": 15, "text": "This is what the Lord GOD says to Tyre: \u201cWon\u2019t the coasts and islands quake at the sound of your downfall, \u24d5 when the wounded groan and slaughter occurs within you?", "comment": "\u24d5 Jr 49:21"}, {"pk": 4048931, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 26, "verse": 16, "text": "All the princes of the sea will descend from their thrones, \u24d6 remove their robes, and strip off their embroidered garments. They will clothe themselves with trembling; they will sit on the ground, tremble continually, and be appalled \u24d7 at you.", "comment": "\u24d6 Jnh 3:6
\u24d7 Ezk 27:35"}, {"pk": 4048932, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 26, "verse": 17, "text": "Then they will lament \u24d8 for you and say of you, \u2018How you have perished, city of renown,
you who were populated from the seas! [3]
She who was powerful on the sea,
she and all of her inhabitants
inflicted their terror. [4]
", "comment": "[4] Lit and all her inhabitants who put their terror on all her inhabitants; Hb obscure
[3] Some LXX mss read \u2018How you were destroyed from the seas, city of renown!
\u24d8 Ezk 27:2,32; 28:12"}, {"pk": 4048933, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 26, "verse": 18, "text": "Now the coastlands tremble \u24d9
on the day of your downfall;
the islands in the sea
are alarmed by your demise.\u2019\u201d
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ezk 26:15"}, {"pk": 4048934, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 26, "verse": 19, "text": "For this is what the Lord GOD says: \u201cWhen I make you a ruined city like other deserted cities, when I raise up the deep against you so that the mighty waters cover you,"}, {"pk": 4048935, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 26, "verse": 20, "text": "then I will bring you down to be with those who descend to the Pit, \u24da to the people of antiquity. I will make you dwell in the underworld [5] like [6] the ancient ruins, with those who descend to the Pit, so that you will no longer be inhabited or display your splendor [7] in the land of the living. \u24db", "comment": "[7] LXX reads or appear
\u24db Jr 33:9; Zch 2:8
\u24da Jb 33:28; Ps 28:1; 30:3; Is 14:15; Ezk 28:8; 31:14; 32:18-30
[5] Lit the lower parts of the earth
[6] Some Hb mss, LXX; other Hb mss, Syr read in"}, {"pk": 4048936, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 26, "verse": 21, "text": "I will make you an object of horror, and you will no longer exist. \u24dc You will be sought but will never be found again.\u201d This is the declaration of the Lord GOD.", "comment": "\u24dc Ezk 27:36; 28:19"}, {"pk": 4048937, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 27, "verse": 1, "text": "The word of the LORD came to me:"}, {"pk": 4048938, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 27, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cNow, son of man, lament for Tyre. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Ezk 28:12; 32:2"}, {"pk": 4048939, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 27, "verse": 3, "text": "Say to Tyre, who is located at the entrance of the sea, merchant of the peoples \u24d0 to many coasts and islands, \u2018This is what the Lord GOD says: Tyre, you declared,
\u201cI am perfect in beauty.\u201d
", "comment": "\u24d0 Is 23:2"}, {"pk": 4048940, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 27, "verse": 4, "text": "Your realm was in the heart of the sea;
your builders perfected your beauty.
"}, {"pk": 4048941, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 27, "verse": 5, "text": "They constructed all your planking
with pine trees from Senir. \u24d1
They took a cedar from Lebanon
to make a mast for you.
", "comment": "\u24d1 Dt 3:9"}, {"pk": 4048942, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 27, "verse": 6, "text": "They made your oars of oaks from Bashan.
They made your deck of cypress wood
from the coasts of Cyprus, \u24d2
inlaid with ivory.
", "comment": "\u24d2 Gn 10:4; 1Ch 1:7"}, {"pk": 4048943, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 27, "verse": 7, "text": "Your sail was made of
fine embroidered linen from Egypt,
and served as your banner.
Your awning was of blue and purple fabric
from the coasts of Elishah.
"}, {"pk": 4048944, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 27, "verse": 8, "text": "The inhabitants of Sidon and Arvad \u24d3
were your rowers.
Your wise men were within you, Tyre;
they were your captains.
", "comment": "\u24d3 Gn 10:18"}, {"pk": 4048945, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 27, "verse": 9, "text": "The elders of Gebal and its wise men \u24d4
were within you, repairing your leaks.
\u201c\u2018All the ships of the sea and their sailors
came to you to barter for your goods.
", "comment": "\u24d4 1Kg 5:18"}, {"pk": 4048946, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 27, "verse": 10, "text": "Men of Persia, Lud, and Put \u24d5
were in your army, serving as your warriors.
They hung shields and helmets in you;
they gave you splendor.
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ezk 30:5; 38:5"}, {"pk": 4048947, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 27, "verse": 11, "text": "Men of Arvad and Helech
were stationed on your walls all around,
and Gammadites were in your towers.
They hung their shields [1] all around your walls;
they perfected your beauty.
", "comment": "[1] Or quivers; Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4048948, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 27, "verse": 12, "text": "\u201c\u2018Tarshish \u24d6 was your trading partner because of your abundant wealth of every kind. They exchanged silver, iron, tin, and lead for your merchandise.", "comment": "\u24d6 Gn 10:4; Ezk 38:13"}, {"pk": 4048949, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 27, "verse": 13, "text": "Javan, Tubal, and Meshech \u24d7 were your merchants. They exchanged slaves [2] and bronze utensils for your goods.", "comment": "\u24d7 Gn 10:2; Ezk 38:2; 39:1
[2] Lit souls of men"}, {"pk": 4048950, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 27, "verse": 14, "text": "Those from Beth-togarmah \u24d8 exchanged horses, war horses, and mules for your merchandise.", "comment": "\u24d8 Gn 10:3; Ezk 38:6"}, {"pk": 4048951, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 27, "verse": 15, "text": "Men of Dedan [3] \u24d9 were also your merchants; many coasts and islands were your regular markets. They brought back ivory tusks \u24da and ebony as your payment.", "comment": "\u24da 1Kg 10:22
[3] LXX reads Rhodes
\u24d9 Ezk 38:13"}, {"pk": 4048952, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 27, "verse": 16, "text": "Aram [4] was your trading partner because of your numerous products. They exchanged turquoise, [5] purple and embroidered cloth, fine linen, coral, [6] and rubies [7] for your merchandise.", "comment": "[5] Hb obscure
[4] Some Hb mss, Aq, Syr read Edom
[6] Hb obscure
[7] Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4048953, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 27, "verse": 17, "text": "Judah and the land of Israel were your merchants. They exchanged wheat from Minnith, \u24db meal, [8] honey, oil, and balm, for your goods.", "comment": "\u24db Jdg 11:33
[8] Or resin; Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4048954, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 27, "verse": 18, "text": "Damascus was also your trading partner because of your numerous products and your abundant wealth of every kind, trading in wine from Helbon and white wool. [9]", "comment": "[9] Or and wool from Zahar"}, {"pk": 4048955, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 27, "verse": 19, "text": "Vedan [10] and Javan from Uzal [11] \u24dc dealt in your merchandise; wrought iron, cassia, \u24dd and aromatic cane were exchanged for your goods.", "comment": "\u24dc Gn 10:27
\u24dd Ex 30:24
[10] Or Dan
[11] Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4048956, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 27, "verse": 20, "text": "Dedan \u24d0 was your merchant in saddlecloths for riding.", "comment": "\u24d0 Ezk 38:13"}, {"pk": 4048957, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 27, "verse": 21, "text": "Arabia and all the princes of Kedar were your business partners, trading with you in lambs, rams, and goats."}, {"pk": 4048958, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 27, "verse": 22, "text": "The merchants of Sheba \u24d1 and Raamah traded with you. For your merchandise they exchanged the best of all spices and all kinds of precious stones as well as gold. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 1Kg 10:1-2; Rv 18:12
\u24d1 Gn 10:7; Ezk 38:13"}, {"pk": 4048959, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 27, "verse": 23, "text": "Haran, Canneh, Eden, \u24d3 the merchants of Sheba, Asshur, \u24d4 and Chilmad traded with you.", "comment": "\u24d3 2Kg 19:12; Is 37:12
\u24d4 Gn 25:3"}, {"pk": 4048960, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 27, "verse": 24, "text": "They were your merchants in choice garments, cloaks of blue and embroidered materials, and multicolored carpets, [12] which were bound and secured with cords in your marketplace.", "comment": "[12] Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4048961, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 27, "verse": 25, "text": "Ships of Tarshish \u24d5 were the carriers for your goods. \u201c\u2018So you became full and heavily loaded [13]
in the heart of the sea.
", "comment": "[13] Or and very glorious
\u24d5 1Kg 10:22; 22:48; Is 2:16"}, {"pk": 4048962, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 27, "verse": 26, "text": "Your rowers have brought you
onto the high seas, \u24d6
but the east wind has wrecked you
in the heart of the sea.
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ezk 26:19"}, {"pk": 4048963, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 27, "verse": 27, "text": "Your wealth, merchandise, and goods,
your sailors and captains,
those who repair your leaks,
those who barter for your goods,
and all the warriors on board,
with all the other people within you,
sink into the heart of the sea
on the day of your downfall.
"}, {"pk": 4048964, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 27, "verse": 28, "text": "\u201c\u2018The countryside shakes
at the sound of your sailors\u2019 cries. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ezk 26:10,15"}, {"pk": 4048965, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 27, "verse": 29, "text": "All the oarsmen
disembark from their ships.
The sailors and all the captains of the sea
stand on the shore.
"}, {"pk": 4048966, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 27, "verse": 30, "text": "Because of you, they raise their voices
and cry out bitterly.
They throw dust on their heads; \u24d8
they roll in ashes.
", "comment": "\u24d8 Rv 18:17-19"}, {"pk": 4048967, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 27, "verse": 31, "text": "They shave their heads because of you
and wrap themselves in sackcloth.
They weep over you
with deep anguish and bitter mourning.
"}, {"pk": 4048968, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 27, "verse": 32, "text": "\u201c\u2018In their wailing they lament for you, \u24d9
mourning over you:
\u201cWho was like Tyre,
silenced [14] in the middle of the sea?
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ezk 26:17
[14] Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4048969, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 27, "verse": 33, "text": "When your merchandise was unloaded from the seas,
you satisfied many peoples.
You enriched the kings of the earth
with your abundant wealth and goods.
"}, {"pk": 4048970, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 27, "verse": 34, "text": "Now you are wrecked by the sea
in the depths of the waters;
your goods and the people within you
have gone down.
"}, {"pk": 4048971, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 27, "verse": 35, "text": "All the inhabitants of the coasts and islands
are appalled \u24da at you.
Their kings shudder with fear;
their faces are contorted.
", "comment": "\u24da Ezk 26:15-16"}, {"pk": 4048972, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 27, "verse": 36, "text": "Those who trade among the peoples
scoff [15] \u24db at you;
you have become an object of horror
and will never exist again.\u201d\u2019\u2009\u201d \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24db 1Kg 9:8; Jr 19:8; Zph 2:15
[15] Lit hiss
\u24dc Ezk 26:21; 28:19"}, {"pk": 4048973, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 28, "verse": 1, "text": "The word of the LORD came to me:"}, {"pk": 4048974, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 28, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cSon of man, say to the ruler of Tyre, \u2018This is what the Lord GOD says: Your [1] heart is proud, and you have said, \u201cI am a god; \u24dd I sit in the seat of gods in the heart of the sea.\u201d Yet you are a man and not a god, though you have regarded your heart as that of a god.", "comment": "\u24dd Is 14:14; Ac 12:22-23; 2Th 2:4
[1] Lit Because your"}, {"pk": 4048975, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 28, "verse": 3, "text": "Yes, you are wiser than Daniel; \u24d0 no secret is hidden from you!", "comment": "\u24d0 Dn 1:20; 2:20-23,28; 5:11-12"}, {"pk": 4048976, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 28, "verse": 4, "text": "By your wisdom and understanding you have acquired wealth for yourself. You have acquired gold and silver for your treasuries. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Ezk 27:33; Zch 9:2-3"}, {"pk": 4048977, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 28, "verse": 5, "text": "By your great skill in trading you have increased your wealth, but your heart has become proud because of your wealth."}, {"pk": 4048978, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 28, "verse": 6, "text": "\u201c\u2018Therefore, this is what the Lord GOD says: Because you regard your heart as that of a god,
"}, {"pk": 4048979, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 28, "verse": 7, "text": "I am about to bring strangers against you,
ruthless men from the nations.
They will draw their swords
against your magnificent wisdom
and will pierce your splendor. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ezk 30:11; 31:12; 32:12"}, {"pk": 4048980, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 28, "verse": 8, "text": "They will bring you down to the Pit, \u24d3
and you will die a violent death
in the heart of the sea.
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ezk 26:20"}, {"pk": 4048981, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 28, "verse": 9, "text": "Will you still say, \u201cI am a god,\u201d
in the presence of those who slay [2] you?
Yet you will be only a man, not a god,
in the hands of those who kill you.
", "comment": "[2] Some Hb mss, LXX, Syr, Vg; other Hb mss read of the one who kills"}, {"pk": 4048982, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 28, "verse": 10, "text": "You will die the death of the uncircumcised \u24d4
at the hands of strangers. \u24d5
For I have spoken.
This is the declaration of the Lord GOD.\u2019\u201d", "comment": "\u24d4 Ezk 31:18; 32:30
\u24d5 Ezk 30:12"}, {"pk": 4048983, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 28, "verse": 11, "text": "The word of the LORD came to me:"}, {"pk": 4048984, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 28, "verse": 12, "text": "\u201cSon of man, lament \u24d6 for the king of Tyre and say to him, \u2018This is what the Lord GOD says: You were the seal [3] of perfection, [4]
full of wisdom and perfect in beauty. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ezk 27:2
\u24d7 Ezk 27:3
[4] Hb obscure
[3] Or sealer"}, {"pk": 4048985, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 28, "verse": 13, "text": "You were in Eden, \u24d8 the garden of God.
Every kind of precious stone covered you:
carnelian, topaz, and diamond, [5]
beryl, onyx, and jasper,
lapis lazuli, turquoise [6] and emerald. [7]
Your mountings and settings were crafted in gold; \u24d9
they were prepared on the day you were created.
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ex 39:10-13
[5] Hb obscure
[6] Or malachite, or garnet
[7] Or beryl
\u24d8 Gn 2:8; Ezk 31:9,16,18; 36:35"}, {"pk": 4048986, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 28, "verse": 14, "text": "You were an anointed guardian cherub, \u24da
for [8] I had appointed you.
You were on the holy mountain of God;
you walked among the fiery stones.
", "comment": "[8] Or With an anointed guardian cherub
\u24da Ex 25:18-22"}, {"pk": 4048987, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 28, "verse": 15, "text": "From the day you were created
you were blameless in your ways
until wickedness was found in you.
"}, {"pk": 4048988, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 28, "verse": 16, "text": "Through the abundance of your trade,
you were filled with violence, and you sinned.
So I expelled you in disgrace
from the mountain of God,
and banished you, guardian cherub, [9]
from among the fiery stones.
", "comment": "[9] Or and the guardian cherub banished you"}, {"pk": 4048989, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 28, "verse": 17, "text": "Your heart became proud because of your beauty; \u24db
For the sake of your splendor
you corrupted your wisdom.
So I threw you down to the ground; [10]
I made you a spectacle before kings.
", "comment": "[10] Or earth
\u24db Ezk 28:2"}, {"pk": 4048990, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 28, "verse": 18, "text": "You profaned your sanctuaries
by the magnitude of your iniquities
in your dishonest trade.
So I made fire come from within you,
and it consumed you. \u24dc
I reduced you to ashes on the ground
in the sight of everyone watching you.
", "comment": "\u24dc Ezk 19:14"}, {"pk": 4048991, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 28, "verse": 19, "text": "All those who know you among the peoples
are appalled at you.
You have become an object of horror
and will never exist again.\u2019\u201d \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ezk 26:21; 27:36"}, {"pk": 4048992, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 28, "verse": 20, "text": "The word of the LORD came to me:"}, {"pk": 4048993, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 28, "verse": 21, "text": "\u201cSon of man, face Sidon \u24d0 and prophesy against it.", "comment": "\u24d0 Gn 10:19; Is 23:2; Jl 3:4"}, {"pk": 4048994, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 28, "verse": 22, "text": "You are to say, \u2018This is what the Lord GOD says: Look! I am against you, Sidon, \u24d1
and I will display my glory within you.
They will know that I am the LORD
when I execute judgments against her \u24d2
and demonstrate my holiness through her.
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ezk 30:19
\u24d1 Ezk 26:3; Zch 9:2; Mt 11:22"}, {"pk": 4048995, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 28, "verse": 23, "text": "I will send a plague against her \u24d3
and bloodshed in her streets;
the slain will fall within her,
while the sword is against her [11] on every side.
Then they will know that I am the LORD.
", "comment": "[11] Or within her by the sword
\u24d3 Ezk 38:22"}, {"pk": 4048996, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 28, "verse": 24, "text": "\u201c\u2018The house of Israel will no longer be hurt by [12] prickly briers or painful thorns \u24d4 from all their neighbors who treat them with contempt. Then they will know that I am the Lord GOD.", "comment": "\u24d4 Nm 33:55
[12] Lit longer have"}, {"pk": 4048997, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 28, "verse": 25, "text": "\u201c\u2018This is what the Lord GOD says: When I gather the house of Israel \u24d5 from the peoples where they are scattered, I will demonstrate my holiness through them in the sight of the nations, and they will live in their own land, which I gave to my servant Jacob.", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 106:47; Ezk 20:41; 34:13"}, {"pk": 4048998, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 28, "verse": 26, "text": "They will live there securely, \u24d6 build houses, and plant vineyards. \u24d7 They will live securely when I execute judgments \u24d8 against all their neighbors who treat them with contempt. Then they will know that I am the LORD their God.\u2019\u201d", "comment": "\u24d7 Jr 32:15; Ezk 11:3
\u24d8 Ezk 25:11
\u24d6 Jr 23:6; Ezk 34:25,28; 38:8"}, {"pk": 4048999, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 29, "verse": 1, "text": "In the tenth year, in the tenth month on the twelfth day of the month, the word of the LORD came to me:"}, {"pk": 4049000, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 29, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cSon of man, face Pharaoh king of Egypt and prophesy against him and against all of Egypt. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Is 19:1-17; Jr 46:2-26; Ezk 30\u201432"}, {"pk": 4049001, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 29, "verse": 3, "text": "Speak to him and say, \u2018This is what the Lord GOD says: Look, I am against you, Pharaoh king of Egypt,
the great monster [1] \u24da lying in the middle of his Nile,
who says, \u201cMy Nile is my own;
I made it for myself.\u201d
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 74:13; Is 27:1; Ezk 32:2
[1] Or crocodile"}, {"pk": 4049002, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 29, "verse": 4, "text": "I will put hooks in your jaws \u24db
and make the fish of your streams
cling to your scales.
I will haul you up
from the middle of your Nile,
and all the fish of your streams
will cling to your scales.
", "comment": "\u24db Jb 41:2; Ezk 38:4"}, {"pk": 4049003, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 29, "verse": 5, "text": "I will leave you in the desert, \u24dc
you and all the fish of your streams.
You will fall on the open ground
and will not be taken away
or gathered for burial. \u24dd
I have given you
to the wild creatures of the earth
and the birds of the sky as food. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ezk 39:4
\u24dc Ezk 32:4-6
\u24dd Jr 8:2; 25:33"}, {"pk": 4049004, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 29, "verse": 6, "text": "\u201c\u2018Then all the inhabitants of Egypt
will know that I am the LORD,
for they [2] have been a staff made of reed
to the house of Israel.
", "comment": "[2] LXX, Syr, Vg read you"}, {"pk": 4049005, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 29, "verse": 7, "text": "When Israel grasped you by the hand,
you splintered, \u24d1 tearing all their shoulders;
when they leaned on you,
you shattered and made all their hips unsteady. [3]
", "comment": "\u24d1 2Kg 18:21; Is 36:6
[3] LXX, Syr, Vg; MT reads and you caused their hips to stand"}, {"pk": 4049006, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 29, "verse": 8, "text": "\u201c\u2018Therefore, this is what the Lord GOD says: I am going to bring a sword \u24d2 against you and cut off both man and animal from you.", "comment": "\u24d2 Ezk 14:17"}, {"pk": 4049007, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 29, "verse": 9, "text": "The land of Egypt will be a desolate ruin. \u24d3 Then they will know that I am the LORD. Because you [4] said, \u201cThe Nile is my own; I made it,\u201d", "comment": "[4] LXX, Syr, Vg; MT reads he
\u24d3 Ezk 30:7-8"}, {"pk": 4049008, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 29, "verse": 10, "text": "therefore, I am against you and your Nile. I will turn the land of Egypt into ruins, a desolate waste from Migdol to Syene, as far as the border of Cush."}, {"pk": 4049009, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 29, "verse": 11, "text": "No human foot will pass through it, and no animal foot will pass through it. \u24d4 It will be uninhabited for forty years.", "comment": "\u24d4 Ezk 32:13"}, {"pk": 4049010, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 29, "verse": 12, "text": "I will make the land of Egypt a desolation among [5] desolate lands, and its cities will be a desolation among [6] ruined cities \u24d5 for forty years. I will disperse the Egyptians among the nations and scatter them throughout the lands. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d5 Ezk 30:7
[6] Or be the most desolate of
\u24d6 Ezk 12:15; 30:15,23,26
[5] Or Egypt the most desolate of"}, {"pk": 4049011, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 29, "verse": 13, "text": "\u201c\u2018For this is what the Lord GOD says: At the end of forty years I will gather the Egyptians from the peoples where they were dispersed. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Is 19:22-23"}, {"pk": 4049012, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 29, "verse": 14, "text": "I will restore the fortunes of Egypt and bring them back to the land of Pathros, the land of their origin. There they will be a lowly kingdom."}, {"pk": 4049013, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 29, "verse": 15, "text": "Egypt will be the lowliest of kingdoms and will never again exalt itself over the nations. I will make them so small they cannot rule over the nations."}, {"pk": 4049014, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 29, "verse": 16, "text": "It will never again be an object of trust \u24d8 for the house of Israel, drawing attention to their iniquity of turning to the Egyptians. Then they will know that I am the Lord GOD.\u2019\u201d", "comment": "\u24d8 Is 20:5; 30:1-3; Ezk 17:15"}, {"pk": 4049015, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 29, "verse": 17, "text": "In the twenty-seventh year, in the first month, on the first day of the month, the word of the LORD came to me:"}, {"pk": 4049016, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 29, "verse": 18, "text": "\u201cSon of man, King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon made his army labor strenuously against Tyre. \u24d9 Every head was made bald and every shoulder chafed, but he and his army received no compensation from Tyre for the labor he expended against it.", "comment": "\u24d9 Ezk 26:7-12"}, {"pk": 4049017, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 29, "verse": 19, "text": "Therefore, this is what the Lord GOD says: I am going to give the land of Egypt to King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon, \u24da and he will carry off its wealth, seizing its spoil and taking its plunder. This will be his army\u2019s compensation.", "comment": "\u24da Ezk 30:10,24-25; 32:11"}, {"pk": 4049018, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 29, "verse": 20, "text": "I have given him the land of Egypt as the pay he labored for, since they worked for me.\u201d This is the declaration of the Lord GOD."}, {"pk": 4049019, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 29, "verse": 21, "text": "\u201cIn that day I will cause a horn to sprout \u24db for the house of Israel, and I will enable you to speak out \u24dc among them. Then they will know that I am the LORD.\u201d", "comment": "\u24dc Ezk 3:27; 24:27; 33:22
\u24db 1Sm 2:10; Ps 92:10; 132:17"}, {"pk": 4049020, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 30, "verse": 1, "text": "The word of the LORD came to me:"}, {"pk": 4049021, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 30, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cSon of man, prophesy and say, \u2018This is what the Lord GOD says: Wail, \u24dd \u201cWoe because of that day!\u201d
", "comment": "\u24dd Is 13:6; Ezk 21:12; Jl 1:11,13"}, {"pk": 4049022, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 30, "verse": 3, "text": "For a day is near;
a day belonging to the LORD is near. \u24d0
It will be a day of clouds, \u24d1
a time of doom [1] for the nations.
", "comment": "\u24d0 Jl 2:1; Ob 15
\u24d1 Ezk 32:7; 34:12
[1] of doom supplied for clarity"}, {"pk": 4049023, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 30, "verse": 4, "text": "A sword will come against Egypt,
and there will be anguish in Cush
when the slain fall in Egypt,
and its wealth is taken away,
and its foundations are demolished.
"}, {"pk": 4049024, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 30, "verse": 5, "text": "Cush, Put, and Lud, \u24d2
and all the various foreign troops, [2]
plus Libya [3] and the men of the covenant land
will fall by the sword along with them.
", "comment": "[2] Or all Arabia
[3] Lit Cub; Hb obscure
\u24d2 Jr 46:9"}, {"pk": 4049025, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 30, "verse": 6, "text": "This is what the LORD says:
Those who support Egypt will fall,
and its proud strength will collapse.
From Migdol to Syene
they will fall within it by the sword. This is the declaration of the Lord GOD.
"}, {"pk": 4049026, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 30, "verse": 7, "text": "They will be desolate
among [4] desolate lands,
and their cities will lie
among ruined [5] cities. \u24d3
", "comment": "[4] Or be the most desolate of
[5] Or will be the most ruined of
\u24d3 Ezk 29:12"}, {"pk": 4049027, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 30, "verse": 8, "text": "They will know that I am the LORD
when I set fire to Egypt \u24d4
and all its allies are shattered.
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ezk 22:31"}, {"pk": 4049028, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 30, "verse": 9, "text": "On that day, messengers will go out from me in ships \u24d5 to terrify confident Cush. Anguish will come over them on the day of Egypt\u2019s doom. [6] For indeed it is coming.", "comment": "\u24d5 Is 18:1-2
[6] Lit of Egypt"}, {"pk": 4049029, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 30, "verse": 10, "text": "\u201c\u2018This is what the Lord GOD says: I will put an end to the hordes [7] of Egypt
by the hand of King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon.
", "comment": "[7] Or pomp, or wealth, also in v. 15"}, {"pk": 4049030, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 30, "verse": 11, "text": "He along with his people,
ruthless men from the nations,
will be brought in to destroy the land.
They will draw their swords against Egypt
and fill the land with the slain. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ezk 28:7; 31:12"}, {"pk": 4049031, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 30, "verse": 12, "text": "I will make the streams dry
and sell the land to evil men. \u24d7
I will bring desolation
on the land and everything in it
by the hands of foreigners.
I, the LORD, have spoken.
", "comment": "\u24d7 Is 19:4"}, {"pk": 4049032, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 30, "verse": 13, "text": "\u201c\u2018This is what the Lord GOD says: I will destroy the idols and put an end
to the false gods in Memphis. \u24d8
There will no longer be
a prince from the land of Egypt.
And I will instill fear in that land.
", "comment": "\u24d8 Jr 43:12-13"}, {"pk": 4049033, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 30, "verse": 14, "text": "I will make Pathros \u24d9 desolate,
set fire to Zoan,
and execute judgments on Thebes.
", "comment": "\u24d9 Jr 44:1,15; Ezk 29:14"}, {"pk": 4049034, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 30, "verse": 15, "text": "I will pour out my wrath on Pelusium,
the stronghold of Egypt,
and will wipe out the hordes of Thebes.
"}, {"pk": 4049035, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 30, "verse": 16, "text": "I will set fire to Egypt;
Pelusium will writhe in anguish,
Thebes will be breached,
and Memphis will face foes in broad daylight. [8]
", "comment": "[8] Or foes daily"}, {"pk": 4049036, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 30, "verse": 17, "text": "The young men of On [9] and Pi-beseth
will fall by the sword,
and those cities [10] will go into captivity.
", "comment": "[9] LXX, Vg; MT reads iniquity
[10] Or and the women; lit and they"}, {"pk": 4049037, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 30, "verse": 18, "text": "The day will be dark [11] in Tehaphnehes,
when I break the yoke of Egypt there
and its proud strength
comes to an end in the city.
A cloud \u24da will cover Tehaphnehes, [12]
and its surrounding villages will go into captivity.
", "comment": "\u24da Ezk 34:12
[11] Some Hb mss, LXX, Syr, Tg, Vg; other Hb mss read will withhold
[12] Or Egypt"}, {"pk": 4049038, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 30, "verse": 19, "text": "So I will execute judgments against Egypt,
and they will know that I am the LORD.\u2019\u201d
"}, {"pk": 4049039, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 30, "verse": 20, "text": "In the eleventh year, in the first month, on the seventh day of the month, the word of the LORD came to me:"}, {"pk": 4049040, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 30, "verse": 21, "text": "\u201cSon of man, I have broken the arm \u24db of Pharaoh king of Egypt. Look, it has not been bandaged\u2009\u2014\u2009no medicine has been applied and no splint put on to bandage it so that it can grow strong enough to handle a sword.", "comment": "\u24db Ps 10:15; 37:17"}, {"pk": 4049041, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 30, "verse": 22, "text": "Therefore, this is what the Lord GOD says: Look! I am against Pharaoh king of Egypt. I will break his arms, both the strong one and the one already broken, and will make the sword fall from his hand."}, {"pk": 4049042, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 30, "verse": 23, "text": "I will disperse the Egyptians among the nations and scatter them among the countries. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Ezk 29:12"}, {"pk": 4049043, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 30, "verse": 24, "text": "I will strengthen the arms of Babylon\u2019s king and place my sword \u24dd in his hand. But I will break the arms of Pharaoh, and he will groan before him as a mortally wounded man.", "comment": "\u24dd Zph 2:12"}, {"pk": 4049044, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 30, "verse": 25, "text": "I will strengthen the arms of Babylon\u2019s king, but Pharaoh\u2019s arms will fall. They will know that I am the LORD when I place my sword in the hand of Babylon\u2019s king and he wields it against the land of Egypt."}, {"pk": 4049045, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 30, "verse": 26, "text": "When I disperse the Egyptians among the nations and scatter them among the countries, they will know that I am the LORD.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4049046, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 31, "verse": 1, "text": "In the eleventh year, \u24d0 in the third month, on the first day of the month, the word of the LORD came to me:", "comment": "\u24d0 Ezk 30:20"}, {"pk": 4049047, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 31, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cSon of man, say to Pharaoh king of Egypt and to his hordes, \u2018Who are you like in your greatness?
"}, {"pk": 4049048, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 31, "verse": 3, "text": "Think of Assyria, a cedar in Lebanon, \u24d1
with beautiful branches and shady foliage
and of lofty height.
Its top was among the clouds. [1]
", "comment": "[1] Or thick foliage, also in vv. 10,14
\u24d1 Is 10:33-34; Ezk 17:3-4,22; 31:16"}, {"pk": 4049049, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 31, "verse": 4, "text": "The waters caused it to grow;
the underground springs made it tall,
directing their rivers all around
the place where the tree was planted
and sending their channels
to all the trees of the field.
"}, {"pk": 4049050, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 31, "verse": 5, "text": "Therefore the cedar became greater in height
than all the trees of the field. \u24d2
Its branches multiplied,
and its boughs grew long
as it spread them out
because of the abundant water. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ezk 17:5
\u24d2 Dn 4:11"}, {"pk": 4049051, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 31, "verse": 6, "text": "All the birds of the sky
nested in its branches, \u24d4
and all the animals of the field
gave birth beneath its boughs;
all the great nations lived in its shade.
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ezk 17:23; Dn 4:12,21; Mt 13:32"}, {"pk": 4049052, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 31, "verse": 7, "text": "It was beautiful in its size,
in the length of its limbs,
for its roots extended to abundant water.
"}, {"pk": 4049053, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 31, "verse": 8, "text": "The cedars in God\u2019s garden could not eclipse it; \u24d5
the pine trees couldn\u2019t compare with its branches,
nor could the plane trees match its boughs.
No tree in the garden of God
could compare with it in beauty.
", "comment": "\u24d5 Gn 2:8; Is 51:3; Ezk 28:13"}, {"pk": 4049054, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 31, "verse": 9, "text": "I made it beautiful with its many limbs,
and all the trees of Eden,
which were in God\u2019s garden, envied it.
"}, {"pk": 4049055, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 31, "verse": 10, "text": "\u201c\u2018Therefore, this is what the Lord GOD says: Since it [2] towered high in stature and set its top among the clouds, and it [3] grew proud \u24d6 on account of its height,", "comment": "\u24d6 Ezk 28:17; Dn 5:20
[2] Syr, Vg; MT, LXX read you
[3] Lit its heart"}, {"pk": 4049056, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 31, "verse": 11, "text": "I determined to hand it over to a ruler of nations; \u24d7 he would surely deal with it. I banished it because of its wickedness.", "comment": "\u24d7 Ezk 30:10-11; Dn 5:18-19"}, {"pk": 4049057, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 31, "verse": 12, "text": "Foreigners, ruthless men from the nations, \u24d8 cut it down and left it lying. Its limbs fell on the mountains and in every valley; its boughs lay broken in all the earth\u2019s ravines. All the peoples of the earth left its shade and abandoned it.", "comment": "\u24d8 Ezk 28:7; 32:12"}, {"pk": 4049058, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 31, "verse": 13, "text": "All the birds of the sky nested on its fallen trunk, and all the animals of the field were among its boughs."}, {"pk": 4049059, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 31, "verse": 14, "text": "This happened so that no trees planted beside water would become great in height and set their tops among the clouds, and so that no other well-watered trees would reach them in height. For they have all been consigned to death, to the underworld, among the people [4] who descend to the Pit. \u24d9", "comment": "[4] Or the descendants of Adam
\u24d9 Ezk 26:20"}, {"pk": 4049060, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 31, "verse": 15, "text": "\u201c\u2018This is what the Lord GOD says: I caused grieving on the day the cedar went down to Sheol. \u24da I closed off the underground deep because of it: [5] I held back the rivers of the deep, and its abundant water was restrained. I made Lebanon mourn on account of it, and all the trees of the field fainted because of it.", "comment": "\u24da Ezk 32:22-23
[5] Or I covered it with the underground deep"}, {"pk": 4049061, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 31, "verse": 16, "text": "I made the nations quake at the sound of its downfall, when I threw it down to Sheol to be with those who descend to the Pit. Then all the trees of Eden, \u24db the choice and best of Lebanon, all the well-watered trees, were comforted \u24dc in the underworld.", "comment": "\u24db Ezk 26:15; 27:28; Hg 2:7
\u24dc Ezk 32:31"}, {"pk": 4049062, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 31, "verse": 17, "text": "They too descended with it to Sheol, to those slain by the sword. As its allies [6] [7] they had lived in its shade among the nations.", "comment": "[7] Lit arm
[6] LXX, Syr read offspring"}, {"pk": 4049063, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 31, "verse": 18, "text": "\u201c\u2018Who then are you like in glory and greatness among Eden\u2019s trees? You also will be brought down to the underworld to be with the trees of Eden. You will lie among the uncircumcised with those slain by the sword. \u24dd This is Pharaoh and all his hordes. This is the declaration of the Lord GOD.\u2019\u201d", "comment": "\u24dd Ezk 28:10; 32:19,21"}, {"pk": 4049064, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 32, "verse": 1, "text": "In the twelfth year, in the twelfth month, on the first day of the month, the word of the LORD came to me:"}, {"pk": 4049065, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 32, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cSon of man, lament \u24d0 for Pharaoh king of Egypt and say to him, \u2018You compare yourself to a lion of the nations,
but [1] you are like a monster [2] \u24d1 in the seas.
You thrash about in your rivers,
churn up the waters with your feet,
and muddy the [3] rivers.
", "comment": "\u24d1 Is 27:1
\u24d0 Ezk 19:1; 27:2; 28:12
[1] Or \u2018Lion of the nations, you are destroyed;
[2] Or crocodile
[3] Lit their"}, {"pk": 4049066, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 32, "verse": 3, "text": "\u201c\u2018This is what the Lord GOD says: I will spread my net over you \u24d2
with an assembly of many peoples,
and they [4] will haul you up in my net.
", "comment": "[4] LXX, Vg read I
\u24d2 Ezk 12:13"}, {"pk": 4049067, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 32, "verse": 4, "text": "I will abandon you on the land
and throw you onto the open field.
I will cause all the birds of the sky
to settle on you
and let the wild creatures of the entire earth
eat their fill of you. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ezk 29:3-5"}, {"pk": 4049068, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 32, "verse": 5, "text": "I will put your flesh on the mountains \u24d4
and fill the valleys with your carcass.
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ezk 31:12"}, {"pk": 4049069, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 32, "verse": 6, "text": "I will drench the land
with the flow of your blood,
even to the mountains;
the ravines will be filled with your gore.
"}, {"pk": 4049070, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 32, "verse": 7, "text": "\u201c\u2018When I snuff you out,
I will cover the heavens
and darken their stars.
I will cover the sun with a cloud, \u24d5
and the moon will not give its light.
", "comment": "\u24d5 Jl 2:2,31; 3:15; Am 8:9; Mt 24:29; Rv 6:12; 8:12"}, {"pk": 4049071, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 32, "verse": 8, "text": "I will darken all the shining lights
in the heavens over you,
and will bring darkness on your land. This is the declaration of the Lord GOD.
"}, {"pk": 4049072, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 32, "verse": 9, "text": "\u201c\u2018I will trouble the hearts of many peoples,
when I bring about your destruction
among the nations,
in countries you have not known.
"}, {"pk": 4049073, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 32, "verse": 10, "text": "I will cause many peoples to be appalled at you,
and their kings will shudder with fear because of you \u24d6
when I brandish my sword in front of them.
On the day of your downfall
each of them will tremble
every moment \u24d7 for his life.
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ezk 27:35
\u24d7 Ezk 26:16"}, {"pk": 4049074, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 32, "verse": 11, "text": "\u201c\u2018For this is what the Lord GOD says: The sword of Babylon\u2019s king
will come against you!
"}, {"pk": 4049075, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 32, "verse": 12, "text": "I will make your hordes fall
by the swords of warriors,
all of them ruthless men from the nations. \u24d8
They will ravage Egypt\u2019s pride,
and all its hordes will be destroyed.
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ezk 28:7; 31:12"}, {"pk": 4049076, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 32, "verse": 13, "text": "I will slaughter all its cattle
that are beside many waters.
No human foot will churn them again,
and no cattle hooves will disturb them. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ezk 29:11"}, {"pk": 4049077, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 32, "verse": 14, "text": "Then I will let their waters settle
and will make their rivers flow like oil. This is the declaration of the Lord GOD.
"}, {"pk": 4049078, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 32, "verse": 15, "text": "When I make the land of Egypt a desolation,
so that it is emptied of everything in it,
when I strike down all who live there,
then they will know that I am the LORD. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Ex 7:5"}, {"pk": 4049079, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 32, "verse": 16, "text": "\u201c\u2018The daughters of the nations will chant that lament. \u24db They will chant it over Egypt and all its hordes. This is the declaration of the Lord GOD.\u2019\u201d", "comment": "\u24db 2Sm 1:17; 2Ch 35:25; Jr 9:17; Ezk 26:17"}, {"pk": 4049080, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 32, "verse": 17, "text": "In the twelfth year, [5] on the fifteenth day of the month, the word of the LORD came to me:", "comment": "[5] LXX reads year, in the first month,"}, {"pk": 4049081, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 32, "verse": 18, "text": "\u201cSon of man, wail over the hordes of Egypt and bring Egypt and the daughters of mighty nations down to the underworld, [6] to be with those who descend to the Pit: \u24dc", "comment": "[6] Lit the lower parts of the earth, also in v. 24
\u24dc Ezk 26:20"}, {"pk": 4049082, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 32, "verse": 19, "text": "Who do you surpass in loveliness?
Go down and be laid to rest with the uncircumcised!
"}, {"pk": 4049083, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 32, "verse": 20, "text": "They will fall among those slain by the sword.
A sword is appointed! \u24dd
They drag her and all her hordes away.
", "comment": "\u24dd Ezk 21:15"}, {"pk": 4049084, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 32, "verse": 21, "text": "Warrior leaders will speak
from the middle of Sheol
about him [7] and his allies:
\u2018They have come down;
the uncircumcised lie
slain by the sword.\u2019 \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Is 14:9-11; Ezk 31:15-18
[7] Either Pharaoh or Egypt"}, {"pk": 4049085, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 32, "verse": 22, "text": "\u201cAssyria is there with her whole assembly;
her graves are all around her.
All of them are slain, fallen by the sword.
"}, {"pk": 4049086, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 32, "verse": 23, "text": "Her graves are set in the deepest regions of the Pit,
and her assembly is all around her burial place.
All of them are slain, fallen by the sword\u2009\u2014
those who once spread terror
in the land of the living.
"}, {"pk": 4049087, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 32, "verse": 24, "text": "\u201cElam \u24d1 is there
with all her hordes around her grave.
All of them are slain, fallen by the sword\u2009\u2014
those who went down to the underworld uncircumcised,
who once spread their terror
in the land of the living.
They bear their disgrace
with those who descend to the Pit.
", "comment": "\u24d1 Gn 10:22"}, {"pk": 4049088, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 32, "verse": 25, "text": "Among the slain
they prepare a bed for Elam
with all her hordes.
Her graves are all around her.
All of them are uncircumcised,
slain by the sword,
although their terror was once spread
in the land of the living.
They bear their disgrace
with those who descend to the Pit.
They are placed among the slain.
"}, {"pk": 4049089, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 32, "verse": 26, "text": "\u201cMeshech and Tubal [8] \u24d2 are there,
with all their hordes.
Their graves are all around them.
All of them are uncircumcised, slain by the sword,
although their terror was once spread
in the land of the living.
", "comment": "[8] Lit Meshech-tubal
\u24d2 Gn 10:2; Ezk 27:13; 38:2-3"}, {"pk": 4049090, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 32, "verse": 27, "text": "They do not lie down
with the fallen warriors of the uncircumcised, [9]
who went down to Sheol
with their weapons of war,
whose swords were placed under their heads [10]
and their shields [11]
rested on their bones,
although the terror of these warriors
was once in the land of the living.
", "comment": "[10] Or Do they not... heads?
[9] LXX reads of antiquity
[11] Emended; MT reads iniquities"}, {"pk": 4049091, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 32, "verse": 28, "text": "But you will be shattered
and will lie down among the uncircumcised,
with those slain by the sword. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Is 14:18"}, {"pk": 4049092, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 32, "verse": 29, "text": "\u201cEdom \u24d4 is there, her kings and all her princes,
who, despite their strength, have been placed
among those slain by the sword.
They lie down with the uncircumcised,
with those who descend to the Pit.
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ezk 25:12-14"}, {"pk": 4049093, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 32, "verse": 30, "text": "All the leaders of the north \u24d5
and all the Sidonians \u24d6 are there.
They went down in shame with the slain,
despite the terror their strength inspired.
They lie down uncircumcised
with those slain by the sword.
They bear their disgrace
with those who descend to the Pit.
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ezk 28:21-23
\u24d5 Ezk 38:6,15; 39:2"}, {"pk": 4049094, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 32, "verse": 31, "text": "\u201cPharaoh will see them
and be comforted \u24d7 over all his hordes\u2009\u2014
Pharaoh and his whole army,
slain by the sword.\u201d
This is the declaration of the Lord GOD.", "comment": "\u24d7 Ezk 31:16-18"}, {"pk": 4049095, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 32, "verse": 32, "text": "\u201cFor I will spread my [12] terror
in the land of the living,
so Pharaoh and all his hordes
will be laid to rest among the uncircumcised,
with those slain by the sword.\u201d
This is the declaration of the Lord GOD.", "comment": "[12] Alt Hb tradition, LXX, Syr read his"}, {"pk": 4049096, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 33, "verse": 1, "text": "The word of the LORD came to me:"}, {"pk": 4049097, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 33, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cSon of man, speak to your people and tell them, \u2018Suppose I bring the sword against a land, and the people of that land select a man from among them, appointing him as their watchman."}, {"pk": 4049098, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 33, "verse": 3, "text": "And suppose he sees the sword coming against the land and blows his trumpet \u24d8 to warn the people.", "comment": "\u24d8 Nm 10:9"}, {"pk": 4049099, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 33, "verse": 4, "text": "Then, if anyone hears the sound of the trumpet but ignores the warning, \u24d9 and the sword comes and takes him away, his death will be his own fault. [1]", "comment": "[1] Lit his blood will be on his head
\u24d9 Zch 1:4"}, {"pk": 4049100, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 33, "verse": 5, "text": "Since he heard the sound of the trumpet but ignored the warning, his death is his own fault. [2] If he had taken warning, he would have saved his life.", "comment": "[2] Lit his blood will be on him"}, {"pk": 4049101, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 33, "verse": 6, "text": "However, suppose the watchman sees the sword coming but doesn\u2019t blow the trumpet, so that the people aren\u2019t warned, and the sword comes and takes away their lives. Then they have been taken away because of their iniquity, but I will hold the watchman accountable for their blood.\u2019"}, {"pk": 4049102, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 33, "verse": 7, "text": "\u201cAs for you, son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel. \u24da When you hear a word from my mouth, give them a warning from me.", "comment": "\u24da Ezk 3:17-19"}, {"pk": 4049103, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 33, "verse": 8, "text": "If I say to the wicked, \u2018Wicked one, you will surely die,\u2019 \u24db but you do not speak out to warn him about his way, that wicked person will die for his iniquity, yet I will hold you responsible for his blood.", "comment": "\u24db Ezk 18:4"}, {"pk": 4049104, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 33, "verse": 9, "text": "But if you warn a wicked person to turn from his way and he doesn\u2019t turn from it, he will die for his iniquity, but you will have rescued yourself."}, {"pk": 4049105, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 33, "verse": 10, "text": "\u201cNow as for you, son of man, say to the house of Israel, \u2018You have said this: \u201cOur transgressions and our sins are heavy on us, and we are wasting away because of them! \u24dc How then can we survive?\u201d\u2019 \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Ezk 37:11
\u24dc Lv 26:39; Ezk 4:17; 24:23"}, {"pk": 4049106, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 33, "verse": 11, "text": "Tell them, \u2018As I live\u2009\u2014\u2009this is the declaration of the Lord GOD \u2009\u2014\u2009I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather that the wicked person should turn from his way and live. \u24d0 Repent, repent of your evil ways! Why will you die, house of Israel?\u2019", "comment": "\u24d0 Ezk 18:23,30-32; Hs 11:8; 1Tm 2:4; 2Pt 3:9"}, {"pk": 4049107, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 33, "verse": 12, "text": "\u201cNow, son of man, say to your people, \u2018The righteousness of the righteous person will not save him on the day of his transgression; neither will the wickedness of the wicked person cause him to stumble on the day he turns from his wickedness. The righteous person won\u2019t be able to survive by his righteousness on the day he sins."}, {"pk": 4049108, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 33, "verse": 13, "text": "When I tell the righteous person that he will surely live, but he trusts in his righteousness and acts unjustly, then none of his righteousness will be remembered, and he will die because of the injustice he has committed. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Ezk 3:20; 18:24,26"}, {"pk": 4049109, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 33, "verse": 14, "text": "\u201c\u2018So when I tell the wicked person, \u201cYou will surely die,\u201d but he repents of his sin and does what is just and right\u2009\u2014\u2009"}, {"pk": 4049110, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 33, "verse": 15, "text": "he returns collateral, makes restitution for what he has stolen, and walks in the statutes of life \u24d2 without committing injustice\u2009\u2014\u2009he will certainly live; he will not die.", "comment": "\u24d2 Lv 18:5; Dt 5:33; 1Kg 3:14; Ezk 20:11"}, {"pk": 4049111, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 33, "verse": 16, "text": "None of the sins he committed will be held [3] against him. He has done what is just and right; he will certainly live. \u24d3", "comment": "[3] Lit remembered
\u24d3 Is 1:18; 43:25; Ezk 18:21-22"}, {"pk": 4049112, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 33, "verse": 17, "text": "\u201c\u2018But your people say, \u201cThe Lord\u2019s way isn\u2019t fair,\u201d \u24d4 even though it is their own way that isn\u2019t fair.", "comment": "\u24d4 Ezk 18:25-30"}, {"pk": 4049113, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 33, "verse": 18, "text": "When a righteous person turns from his righteousness and commits injustice, he will die for it."}, {"pk": 4049114, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 33, "verse": 19, "text": "But if a wicked person turns from his wickedness and does what is just and right, he will live because of it."}, {"pk": 4049115, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 33, "verse": 20, "text": "Yet you say, \u201cThe Lord\u2019s way isn\u2019t fair.\u201d I will judge each of you according to his ways, house of Israel.\u2019\u201d"}, {"pk": 4049116, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 33, "verse": 21, "text": "In the twelfth year of our exile, in the tenth month, on the fifth day of the month, a fugitive from Jerusalem came to me and reported, \u201cThe city has been taken!\u201d"}, {"pk": 4049117, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 33, "verse": 22, "text": "Now the hand of the LORD had been on me the evening before the fugitive arrived, and he opened my mouth before the man came to me in the morning. So my mouth was opened and I was no longer mute. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Ezk 3:26-27; 24:26-27"}, {"pk": 4049118, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 33, "verse": 23, "text": "Then the word of the LORD came to me:"}, {"pk": 4049119, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 33, "verse": 24, "text": "\u201cSon of man, those who live in the [4] ruins in the land of Israel are saying, \u2018Abraham was only one person, \u24d6 yet he received possession of the land. \u24d7 But we are many; surely the land has been given to us as a possession.\u2019 \u24d8", "comment": "[4] Lit these
\u24d6 Is 51:2
\u24d7 Gn 15:7; 28:4
\u24d8 Ezk 36:2"}, {"pk": 4049120, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 33, "verse": 25, "text": "Therefore say to them, \u2018This is what the Lord GOD says: You eat meat with blood in it, \u24d9 look to your idols, and shed blood. Should you then receive possession of the land?", "comment": "\u24d9 Lv 19:26"}, {"pk": 4049121, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 33, "verse": 26, "text": "You have relied on your swords, you have committed detestable acts, and each of you has defiled his neighbor\u2019s wife. Should you then receive possession of the land?\u2009\u2019 \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Ezk 18:6,10-11,15"}, {"pk": 4049122, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 33, "verse": 27, "text": "\u201cTell them this: \u2018This is what the Lord GOD says: As surely as I live, those who are in the ruins will fall by the sword, those in the open field I have given to wild animals to be devoured, and those in the strongholds and caves will die by plague. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Ezk 5:12"}, {"pk": 4049123, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 33, "verse": 28, "text": "I will make the land a desolate waste, \u24dc and its proud strength will come to an end. \u24dd The mountains of Israel \u24d0 will become desolate, with no one passing through.", "comment": "\u24d0 Ezk 6:2
\u24dc Ezk 35:3
\u24dd Ezk 7:24"}, {"pk": 4049124, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 33, "verse": 29, "text": "They will know that I am the LORD when I make the land a desolate waste because of all the detestable acts they have committed.\u2019"}, {"pk": 4049125, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 33, "verse": 30, "text": "\u201cAs for you, son of man, your people are talking about you near the city walls and in the doorways of their houses. One person speaks to another, each saying to his brother, \u2018Come and hear what the message is that comes from the LORD!\u2019"}, {"pk": 4049126, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 33, "verse": 31, "text": "So my people come to you in crowds, [5] sit in front of you, and hear your words, but they don\u2019t obey them. Their mouths go on passionately, but their hearts pursue dishonest profit.", "comment": "[5] Lit you like the coming of a people"}, {"pk": 4049127, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 33, "verse": 32, "text": "Yes, to them you are like a singer of passionate songs who has a beautiful voice and plays skillfully on an instrument. They hear your words, but they don\u2019t obey them."}, {"pk": 4049128, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 33, "verse": 33, "text": "Yet when all this comes true \u24d1 \u2009\u2014\u2009and it definitely will\u2009\u2014\u2009then they will know that a prophet has been among them.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d1 Jr 28:9; Ezk 33:29"}, {"pk": 4049129, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 34, "verse": 1, "text": "The word of the LORD came to me:"}, {"pk": 4049130, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 34, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cSon of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel. Prophesy, and say to them, \u2018This is what the Lord GOD says to the shepherds: Woe to the shepherds of Israel, who have been feeding themselves! \u24d2 Shouldn\u2019t the shepherds feed their flock?", "comment": "\u24d2 Jr 23:1"}, {"pk": 4049131, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 34, "verse": 3, "text": "You eat the fat, wear the wool, and butcher the fattened animals, but you do not tend the flock. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Pr 27:23"}, {"pk": 4049132, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 34, "verse": 4, "text": "You have not strengthened the weak, healed the sick, bandaged the injured, brought back the strays, or sought the lost. \u24d4 Instead, you have ruled them with violence and cruelty.", "comment": "\u24d4 Zch 11:16; Lk 15:4"}, {"pk": 4049133, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 34, "verse": 5, "text": "They were scattered for lack of a shepherd; \u24d5 they became food for all the wild animals \u24d6 when they were scattered.", "comment": "\u24d6 Ezk 34:28
\u24d5 Nm 27:17; 1Kg 22:17; Jr 10:21; 23:2; 50:6; Mt 9:36"}, {"pk": 4049134, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 34, "verse": 6, "text": "My flock went astray on all the mountains and every high hill. \u24d7 My flock was scattered over the whole face of the earth, and there was no one searching or seeking for them.", "comment": "\u24d7 1Pt 2:25"}, {"pk": 4049135, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 34, "verse": 7, "text": "\u201c\u2018Therefore, you shepherds, hear the word of the LORD."}, {"pk": 4049136, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 34, "verse": 8, "text": "As I live\u2009\u2014\u2009this is the declaration of the Lord GOD \u2009\u2014\u2009because my flock, lacking a shepherd, has become prey and food for every wild animal, and because my shepherds do not search for my flock, and because the shepherds feed themselves rather than my flock,"}, {"pk": 4049137, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 34, "verse": 9, "text": "therefore, you shepherds, hear the word of the LORD!"}, {"pk": 4049138, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 34, "verse": 10, "text": "\u201c\u2018This is what the Lord GOD says: Look, I am against the shepherds. \u24d8 I will demand my flock from them [1] and prevent them from shepherding the flock. The shepherds will no longer feed themselves, for I will rescue my flock from their mouths so that they will not be food for them.", "comment": "\u24d8 Jr 21:13; Ezk 5:8; 13:8
[1] Lit their hand"}, {"pk": 4049139, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 34, "verse": 11, "text": "\u201c\u2018For this is what the Lord GOD says: See, I myself will search for my flock and look for them."}, {"pk": 4049140, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 34, "verse": 12, "text": "As a shepherd looks for his sheep on the day he is among his scattered flock, so I will look for my flock. I will rescue them from all the places where they have been scattered \u24d9 on a day of clouds and total darkness.", "comment": "\u24d9 Jr 23:3"}, {"pk": 4049141, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 34, "verse": 13, "text": "I will bring them out from the peoples, gather them from the countries, and bring them to their own soil. I will shepherd them on the mountains of Israel, in the ravines, and in all the inhabited places of the land."}, {"pk": 4049142, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 34, "verse": 14, "text": "I will tend them in good pasture, and their grazing place will be on Israel\u2019s lofty mountains. There they will lie down in a good grazing place; they will feed in rich pasture on the mountains of Israel."}, {"pk": 4049143, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 34, "verse": 15, "text": "I will tend my flock and let them lie down. \u24da This is the declaration of the Lord GOD.", "comment": "\u24da Ps 23:1-2"}, {"pk": 4049144, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 34, "verse": 16, "text": "I will seek the lost, \u24db bring back the strays, bandage the injured, \u24dc and strengthen the weak, but I will destroy [2] the fat and the strong. I will shepherd them with justice.", "comment": "[2] Some Hb mss, LXX, Syr, Vg read watch over
\u24db Ps 119:176; Lk 19:10
\u24dc Ps 147:3; Is 30:26; Hs 6:1"}, {"pk": 4049145, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 34, "verse": 17, "text": "\u201c\u2018As for you, my flock, the Lord GOD says this: Look, I am going to judge between one sheep and another, between the rams and goats. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Mt 25:31-33"}, {"pk": 4049146, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 34, "verse": 18, "text": "Isn\u2019t it enough for you to feed on the good pasture? Must you also trample the rest of the pasture with your feet? Or isn\u2019t it enough that you drink the clear water? Must you also muddy the rest with your feet?"}, {"pk": 4049147, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 34, "verse": 19, "text": "Yet my flock has to feed on what your feet have trampled, and drink what your feet have muddied."}, {"pk": 4049148, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 34, "verse": 20, "text": "\u201c\u2018Therefore, this is what the Lord GOD says to them: See, I myself will judge between the fat sheep and the lean sheep."}, {"pk": 4049149, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 34, "verse": 21, "text": "Since you have pushed with flank and shoulder and butted all the weak ones with your horns until you scattered them all over,"}, {"pk": 4049150, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 34, "verse": 22, "text": "I will save my flock. They will no longer be prey, and I will judge between one sheep and another."}, {"pk": 4049151, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 34, "verse": 23, "text": "I will establish over them one shepherd, my servant David, and he will shepherd them. He will tend them himself and will be their shepherd. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 78:70-71; Jn 10:11,16"}, {"pk": 4049152, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 34, "verse": 24, "text": "I, the LORD, will be their God, and my servant David \u24d1 will be a prince among them. I, the LORD, have spoken.", "comment": "\u24d1 Jr 30:9; Ezk 37:24"}, {"pk": 4049153, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 34, "verse": 25, "text": "\u201c\u2018I will make a covenant of peace \u24d2 with them and eliminate dangerous creatures \u24d3 from the land, so that they may live securely \u24d4 in the wilderness and sleep in the forest.", "comment": "\u24d3 Is 11:6-9
\u24d2 Ezk 37:26
\u24d4 Ezk 28:26"}, {"pk": 4049154, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 34, "verse": 26, "text": "I will make them and the area around my hill \u24d5 a blessing: I will send down showers in their season; \u24d6 they will be showers of blessing.", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 2:6; 15:1; 133:3; Is 27:13; Jr 31:23
\u24d6 Dt 11:13-14; 28:12"}, {"pk": 4049155, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 34, "verse": 27, "text": "The trees of the field will yield their fruit, and the land will yield its produce; my flock will be secure in their land. They will know that I am the LORD when I break the bars of their yoke and rescue them from the power of those who enslave them. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Lv 26:13; Is 52:2-3; Jr 30:8"}, {"pk": 4049156, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 34, "verse": 28, "text": "They will no longer be prey for the nations, and the wild creatures of the earth will not consume them. They will live securely, and no one will frighten them."}, {"pk": 4049157, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 34, "verse": 29, "text": "I will establish for them a place renowned for its agriculture, [3] and they will no longer be victims of famine in the land. They will no longer endure the insults of the nations. \u24d8", "comment": "[3] LXX, Syr read a plant of peace
\u24d8 Ezk 36:3,6,15"}, {"pk": 4049158, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 34, "verse": 30, "text": "Then they will know that I, the LORD their God, am with them, and that they, the house of Israel, are my people. \u24d9 This is the declaration of the Lord GOD.", "comment": "\u24d9 Ex 6:7; Lv 26:12; Dt 29:13; Jr 30:22; 31:33; Ezk 11:20; 36:28; 37:23,27; Zch 8:8; 2Co 6:16; Heb 8:10; Rv 21:3"}, {"pk": 4049159, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 34, "verse": 31, "text": "You are my flock, the human flock of my pasture, and I am your God. This is the declaration of the Lord GOD.\u2019\u201d \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Ps 100:3; Jr 23:1"}, {"pk": 4049160, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 35, "verse": 1, "text": "The word of the LORD came to me:"}, {"pk": 4049161, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 35, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cSon of man, face Mount Seir \u24db and prophesy against it.", "comment": "\u24db Ezk 25:12-14"}, {"pk": 4049162, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 35, "verse": 3, "text": "Say to it, \u2018This is what the Lord GOD says: Look! I am against you, Mount Seir.
I will stretch out my hand against you
and make you a desolate waste. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Ezk 6:14"}, {"pk": 4049163, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 35, "verse": 4, "text": "I will turn your cities into ruins,
and you will become a desolation.
Then you will know that I am the LORD.
"}, {"pk": 4049164, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 35, "verse": 5, "text": "\u201c\u2018Because you maintained a perpetual hatred \u24dd and gave the Israelites over to the power of the sword in the time of their disaster, the time of final punishment, \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Ezk 7:2; 21:25,29
\u24dd Ps 137:7; Ezk 25:15"}, {"pk": 4049165, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 35, "verse": 6, "text": "therefore, as I live\u2009\u2014\u2009this is the declaration of the Lord GOD \u2009\u2014\u2009I will destine you for bloodshed, and it will pursue you. Since you did not hate bloodshed, it will pursue you. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Is 63:2-6; Ezk 16:38; 32:6"}, {"pk": 4049166, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 35, "verse": 7, "text": "I will make Mount Seir a desolate waste and will cut off from it those who come and go. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Ezk 33:28"}, {"pk": 4049167, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 35, "verse": 8, "text": "I will fill its mountains with the slain; \u24d3 those slain by the sword will fall on your hills, in your valleys, and in all your ravines.", "comment": "\u24d3 Ezk 31:12; 32:4-5"}, {"pk": 4049168, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 35, "verse": 9, "text": "I will make you a perpetual desolation; your cities will not be inhabited. Then you will know that I am the LORD."}, {"pk": 4049169, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 35, "verse": 10, "text": "\u201c\u2018Because you said, \u201cThese two nations and two lands will be mine, and we will possess them\u201d\u2009\u2014\u2009though the LORD was there \u24d4 \u2009\u2014\u2009", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 48:1-3; Ezk 48:35"}, {"pk": 4049170, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 35, "verse": 11, "text": "therefore, as I live\u2009\u2014\u2009this is the declaration of the Lord GOD \u2009\u2014\u2009I will treat you according to the anger and jealousy you showed in your hatred of them. I will make myself known among them [1] when I judge you.", "comment": "[1] LXX reads you"}, {"pk": 4049171, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 35, "verse": 12, "text": "Then you will know that I, the LORD, have heard all the blasphemies you uttered against the mountains of Israel, saying, \u201cThey are desolate. They have been given to us to devour!\u201d"}, {"pk": 4049172, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 35, "verse": 13, "text": "You boasted against me \u24d5 with your mouth, and spoke many words against me. I heard it myself!", "comment": "\u24d5 Jr 48:26,42; Ob 12; Zph 2:8"}, {"pk": 4049173, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 35, "verse": 14, "text": "\u201c\u2018This is what the Lord GOD says: While the whole world rejoices, I will make you a desolation."}, {"pk": 4049174, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 35, "verse": 15, "text": "Just as you rejoiced over the inheritance of the house of Israel because it became a desolation, I will deal the same way with you: you will become a desolation, Mount Seir, and so will all Edom in its entirety. Then they will know that I am the LORD.\u2019"}, {"pk": 4049175, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 36, "verse": 1, "text": "\u201cSon of man, prophesy to the mountains of Israel and say, \u2018Mountains of Israel, hear the word of the LORD. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Ezk 6:2"}, {"pk": 4049176, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 36, "verse": 2, "text": "This is what the Lord GOD says: Because the enemy has said about you, \u201cAha! \u24d7 The ancient heights \u24d8 have become our possession,\u201d\u2019", "comment": "\u24d8 Dt 32:13
\u24d7 Ezk 25:3; 26:2"}, {"pk": 4049177, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 36, "verse": 3, "text": "therefore, prophesy and say: \u2018This is what the Lord GOD says: Because they have made you desolate and have trampled you from every side, so that you became a possession for the rest of the nations and an object of people\u2019s gossip and slander, \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Ezk 35:13"}, {"pk": 4049178, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 36, "verse": 4, "text": "therefore, mountains of Israel, hear the word of the Lord GOD. This is what the Lord GOD says to the mountains and hills, to the ravines and valleys, to the desolate ruins and abandoned cities, which have become plunder \u24da and a mockery to the rest of the nations all around.", "comment": "\u24da Ezk 34:8,28"}, {"pk": 4049179, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 36, "verse": 5, "text": "\u201c\u2018This is what the Lord GOD says: Certainly in my burning zeal I speak against the rest of the nations and all of Edom, \u24db who took [1] my land as their own possession with wholehearted rejoicing and utter contempt \u24dc so that its pastureland became [2] plunder.", "comment": "\u24dc Ezk 35:10,15
[2] Or contempt, to empty it of; Hb obscure
\u24db Dt 4:24
[1] Lit gave"}, {"pk": 4049180, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 36, "verse": 6, "text": "Therefore, prophesy concerning the land of Israel and say to the mountains and hills, to the ravines and valleys: This is what the Lord GOD says: Look, I speak in my burning zeal \u24dd because you have endured the insults of the nations.", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 74:10; 123:3-4"}, {"pk": 4049181, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 36, "verse": 7, "text": "Therefore, this is what the Lord GOD says: I swear [3] that the nations all around you will endure their own insults. \u24d0", "comment": "[3] Lit lift up my hand
\u24d0 Ezk 20:5"}, {"pk": 4049182, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 36, "verse": 8, "text": "\u201c\u2018You, mountains of Israel, will produce your branches \u24d1 and bear your fruit for my people Israel, since their arrival is near.", "comment": "\u24d1 Ezk 17:23"}, {"pk": 4049183, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 36, "verse": 9, "text": "Look! I am on your side; I will turn toward you, \u24d2 and you will be tilled and sown.", "comment": "\u24d2 Lv 26:9"}, {"pk": 4049184, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 36, "verse": 10, "text": "I will fill you with people, with the whole house of Israel in its entirety. \u24d3 The cities will be inhabited and the ruins rebuilt.", "comment": "\u24d3 Ezk 37:21-22"}, {"pk": 4049185, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 36, "verse": 11, "text": "I will fill you with people and animals, \u24d4 and they will increase and be fruitful. I will make you inhabited as you once were and make you better off than you were before. Then you will know that I am the LORD. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d4 Jr 33:12
\u24d5 Is 51:3"}, {"pk": 4049186, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 36, "verse": 12, "text": "I will cause people, my people Israel, to walk on you; they will possess you, \u24d6 and you will be their inheritance. You will no longer deprive them of their children.", "comment": "\u24d6 Ob 17"}, {"pk": 4049187, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 36, "verse": 13, "text": "\u201c\u2018This is what the Lord GOD says: Because some are saying to you, \u201cYou devour people and deprive your nation of children,\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Nm 13:32"}, {"pk": 4049188, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 36, "verse": 14, "text": "therefore, you will no longer devour people and deprive your nation of children. [4] This is the declaration of the Lord GOD.", "comment": "[4] Alt Hb tradition reads and cause your nation to stumble"}, {"pk": 4049189, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 36, "verse": 15, "text": "I will no longer allow the insults of the nations to be heard against you, and you will not have to endure the reproach of the peoples anymore; \u24d8 you will no longer cause your nation to stumble. [5] This is the declaration of the Lord GOD.\u2019\u201d", "comment": "[5] Some Hb mss, Tg read no longer bereave your nation of children
\u24d8 Ezk 34:29"}, {"pk": 4049190, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 36, "verse": 16, "text": "The word of the LORD came to me:"}, {"pk": 4049191, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 36, "verse": 17, "text": "\u201cSon of man, while the house of Israel lived in their land, they defiled it with their conduct and actions. \u24d9 Their behavior before me was like menstrual impurity. \u24da", "comment": "\u24d9 Jr 2:7
\u24da Lv 15:19"}, {"pk": 4049192, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 36, "verse": 18, "text": "So I poured out my wrath \u24db on them because of the blood they had shed on the land, and because they had defiled it with their idols.", "comment": "\u24db Ezk 16:36; 22:3"}, {"pk": 4049193, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 36, "verse": 19, "text": "I dispersed them among the nations, and they were scattered among the countries. \u24dc I judged them according to their conduct and actions. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Rm 2:6
\u24dc Dt 28:64; Ezk 22:15"}, {"pk": 4049194, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 36, "verse": 20, "text": "When they came to the nations where they went, they profaned my holy name, \u24d0 because it was said about them, \u2018These are the people of the LORD, yet they had to leave his land in exile.\u2019", "comment": "\u24d0 Is 52:5; Rm 2:24"}, {"pk": 4049195, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 36, "verse": 21, "text": "Then I had concern for my holy name, \u24d1 which the house of Israel profaned among the nations where they went.", "comment": "\u24d1 Is 48:9; Ezk 20:44"}, {"pk": 4049196, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 36, "verse": 22, "text": "\u201cTherefore, say to the house of Israel, \u2018This is what the Lord GOD says: It is not for your sake that I will act, \u24d2 house of Israel, but for my holy name, \u24d3 which you profaned among the nations where you went.", "comment": "\u24d2 Dt 9:5
\u24d3 Ps 115:1; Is 43:25; 48:11; Ezk 20:9; Dn 9:18-19"}, {"pk": 4049197, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 36, "verse": 23, "text": "I will honor the holiness of my great name, which has been profaned among the nations\u2009\u2014\u2009the name you have profaned among them. The nations will know that I am the LORD \u2009\u2014\u2009this is the declaration of the Lord GOD \u2009\u2014\u2009when I demonstrate my holiness through you in their sight. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Ezk 20:41; 38:23; 39:7,25"}, {"pk": 4049198, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 36, "verse": 24, "text": "\u201c\u2018For I will take you from the nations and gather you from all the countries, and will bring you into your own land. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Ezk 34:13; 37:21"}, {"pk": 4049199, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 36, "verse": 25, "text": "I will also sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean. \u24d6 I will cleanse you from all your impurities and all your idols. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Jr 33:8
\u24d6 Ps 51:7; Heb 9:13,19; 10:22"}, {"pk": 4049200, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 36, "verse": 26, "text": "I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; \u24d8 I will remove your heart of stone [6] and give you a heart of flesh. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d8 Ezk 18:31; Jl 2:28
\u24d9 Dt 30:6; Ezk 11:19; 2Co 3:3
[6] Lit stone from your flesh"}, {"pk": 4049201, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 36, "verse": 27, "text": "I will place my Spirit within you \u24da and cause you to follow my statutes and carefully observe my ordinances. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Jr 24:7; 31:33; 32:40
\u24da Ezk 37:14"}, {"pk": 4049202, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 36, "verse": 28, "text": "You will live in the land that I gave your fathers; \u24dc you will be my people, and I will be your God. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dc Ezk 37:23-25
\u24dd Ezk 34:30"}, {"pk": 4049203, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 36, "verse": 29, "text": "I will save you from all your uncleanness. I will summon the grain and make it plentiful, and I will not bring famine on you. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Ezk 34:27,29"}, {"pk": 4049204, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 36, "verse": 30, "text": "I will also make the fruit of the trees and the produce of the field plentiful, so that you will no longer experience reproach among the nations on account of famine."}, {"pk": 4049205, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 36, "verse": 31, "text": "\u201c\u2018You will remember your evil ways and your deeds that were not good, \u24d1 and you will loathe yourselves for your iniquities and detestable practices. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d1 Ezk 16:61-63
\u24d2 Ezk 6:9; 20:43"}, {"pk": 4049206, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 36, "verse": 32, "text": "It is not for your sake that I will act \u24d3 \u2009\u2014\u2009this is the declaration of the Lord GOD \u2009\u2014\u2009let this be known to you. Be ashamed and humiliated because of your ways, house of Israel!", "comment": "\u24d3 Dt 9:5"}, {"pk": 4049207, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 36, "verse": 33, "text": "\u201c\u2018This is what the Lord GOD says: On the day I cleanse you from all your iniquities, I will cause the cities to be inhabited, and the ruins will be rebuilt. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Ezk 36:10"}, {"pk": 4049208, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 36, "verse": 34, "text": "The desolate land will be cultivated instead of lying desolate in the sight of everyone who passes by."}, {"pk": 4049209, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 36, "verse": 35, "text": "They will say, \u201cThis land that was desolate has become like the garden of Eden. \u24d5 The cities that were once ruined, desolate, and demolished are now fortified and inhabited.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d5 Is 51:3; Jl 2:3"}, {"pk": 4049210, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 36, "verse": 36, "text": "Then the nations that remain around you will know that I, the LORD, have rebuilt what was demolished and have replanted what was desolate. I, the LORD, have spoken and I will do it. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Ezk 17:24"}, {"pk": 4049211, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 36, "verse": 37, "text": "\u201c\u2018This is what the Lord GOD says: I will respond to the house of Israel and do this for them: \u24d7 I will multiply them in number like a flock. [7]", "comment": "\u24d7 Ezk 14:3
[7] Lit flock of people"}, {"pk": 4049212, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 36, "verse": 38, "text": "So the ruined cities will be filled with a flock of people, just as Jerusalem \u24d8 is filled with a flock of sheep for sacrifice [8] during its appointed festivals. Then they will know that I am the LORD.\u2019\u201d", "comment": "[8] Lit as the consecrated flock, as the flock of Jerusalem
\u24d8 2Ch 35:7-9"}, {"pk": 4049213, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 37, "verse": 1, "text": "The hand of the LORD was on me, \u24d9 and he brought me out by his Spirit \u24da and set me down in the middle of the valley; it was full of bones.", "comment": "\u24d9 Ezk 1:3
\u24da Ezk 8:3; 11:24"}, {"pk": 4049214, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 37, "verse": 2, "text": "He led me all around them. There were a great many of them on the surface of the valley, and they were very dry."}, {"pk": 4049215, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 37, "verse": 3, "text": "Then he said to me, \u201cSon of man, can these bones live?\u201d I replied, \u201cLord GOD, only you know.\u201d \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Dt 32:39; 1Sm 2:6"}, {"pk": 4049216, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 37, "verse": 4, "text": "He said to me, \u201cProphesy concerning these bones and say to them: Dry bones, hear the word of the LORD!"}, {"pk": 4049217, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 37, "verse": 5, "text": "This is what the Lord GOD says to these bones: I will cause breath to enter you, and you will live. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Gn 2:7; Ps 104:29-30"}, {"pk": 4049218, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 37, "verse": 6, "text": "I will put tendons on you, make flesh grow on you, and cover you with skin. I will put breath in you so that you come to life. Then you will know that I am the LORD.\u201d \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Jl 2:27; 3:17"}, {"pk": 4049219, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 37, "verse": 7, "text": "So I prophesied as I had been commanded. While I was prophesying, there was a noise, a rattling sound, and the bones came together, bone to bone."}, {"pk": 4049220, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 37, "verse": 8, "text": "As I looked, tendons appeared on them, flesh grew, and skin covered them, but there was no breath in them."}, {"pk": 4049221, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 37, "verse": 9, "text": "He said to me, \u201cProphesy to the breath, [1] prophesy, son of man. Say to it: This is what the Lord GOD says: Breath, come from the four winds and breathe into these slain so that they may live!\u201d \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 104:30
[1] Or wind, or spirit, also in v. 10"}, {"pk": 4049222, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 37, "verse": 10, "text": "So I prophesied as he commanded me; the breath entered them, \u24d1 and they came to life and stood on their feet, a vast army.", "comment": "\u24d1 Rv 11:11"}, {"pk": 4049223, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 37, "verse": 11, "text": "Then he said to me, \u201cSon of man, these bones are the whole house of Israel. \u24d2 Look how they say, \u2018Our bones are dried up, \u24d3 and our hope has perished; \u24d4 we are cut off.\u2019 \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d4 Eph 2:12
\u24d5 Is 49:14; Lm 3:54
\u24d2 Ezk 36:10
\u24d3 Ps 141:7"}, {"pk": 4049224, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 37, "verse": 12, "text": "Therefore, prophesy and say to them: \u2018This is what the Lord GOD says: I am going to open your graves and bring you up from them, \u24d6 my people, and lead you into the land of Israel.", "comment": "\u24d6 Is 26:19; 66:14; Hs 13:14; Rm 11:15"}, {"pk": 4049225, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 37, "verse": 13, "text": "You will know that I am the LORD, my people, when I open your graves and bring you up from them. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Jn 5:28-29; 1Co 15:21-22; Rv 20:4-5"}, {"pk": 4049226, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 37, "verse": 14, "text": "I will put my Spirit in you, \u24d8 and you will live, and I will settle you in your own land. Then you will know that I am the LORD. I have spoken, and I will do it. \u24d9 This is the declaration of the LORD.\u2019\u201d", "comment": "\u24d9 Ezk 17:24
\u24d8 Ezk 36:27"}, {"pk": 4049227, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 37, "verse": 15, "text": "The word of the LORD came to me:"}, {"pk": 4049228, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 37, "verse": 16, "text": "\u201cSon of man, take a single stick and write on it: \u24da Belonging to Judah and the Israelites associated with him. Then take another stick and write on it: Belonging to Joseph\u2009\u2014\u2009the stick of Ephraim\u2009\u2014\u2009and all the house of Israel associated with him. \u24db", "comment": "\u24da Nm 17:2-3
\u24db 2Ch 11:11-17"}, {"pk": 4049229, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 37, "verse": 17, "text": "Then join them together into a single stick so that they become one in your hand. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Is 11:13; Hs 1:11"}, {"pk": 4049230, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 37, "verse": 18, "text": "When your people ask you, \u2018Won\u2019t you explain to us what you mean by these things?\u2019\u2014 \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Ezk 12:9; 24:19"}, {"pk": 4049231, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 37, "verse": 19, "text": "tell them, \u2018This is what the Lord GOD says: I am going to take the stick of Joseph, which is in the hand of Ephraim, and the tribes of Israel associated with him, and put them together with the stick of Judah. I will make them into a single stick so that they become one in my hand.\u2019"}, {"pk": 4049232, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 37, "verse": 20, "text": "\u201cWhen the sticks you have written on are in your hand and in full view of the people, \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Ezk 12:3"}, {"pk": 4049233, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 37, "verse": 21, "text": "tell them, \u2018This is what the Lord GOD says: I am going to take the Israelites out of the nations where they have gone. \u24d1 I will gather them from all around and bring them into their own land.", "comment": "\u24d1 Ezk 36:24"}, {"pk": 4049234, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 37, "verse": 22, "text": "I will make them one nation in the land, \u24d2 on the mountains of Israel, and one king will rule over all of them. \u24d3 They will no longer be two nations and will no longer be divided into two kingdoms.", "comment": "\u24d2 Jr 3:18
\u24d3 Ezk 34:23-24"}, {"pk": 4049235, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 37, "verse": 23, "text": "They will not defile themselves anymore with their idols, \u24d4 their abhorrent things, and all their transgressions. \u24d5 I will save them from all their apostasies by which [2] they sinned, \u24d6 and I will cleanse them. Then they will be my people, and I will be their God. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d4 Ezk 36:25
\u24d5 Ezk 36:28-29
[2] Some Hb mss, LXX, Sym; other Hb mss read their settlements where
\u24d6 Rm 11:26
\u24d7 Ezk 36:38"}, {"pk": 4049236, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 37, "verse": 24, "text": "My servant David will be king over them, and there will be one shepherd for all of them. \u24d8 They will follow my ordinances, and keep my statutes and obey them. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d8 Ezk 34:23-24; Jn 10:16
\u24d9 Ezk 36:27"}, {"pk": 4049237, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 37, "verse": 25, "text": "\u201c\u2018They will live in the land that I gave to my servant Jacob, \u24da where your fathers lived. They will live in it forever with their children and grandchildren, and my servant David will be their prince forever. \u24db", "comment": "\u24da Is 60:21
\u24db Jn 12:34"}, {"pk": 4049238, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 37, "verse": 26, "text": "I will make a covenant of peace with them; \u24dc it will be a permanent covenant \u24dd with them. I will establish and multiply them and will set my sanctuary among them forever.", "comment": "\u24dd Is 55:3; Jr 32:40; Ezk 16:60; Heb 13:20
\u24dc Is 54:10; Ezk 34:25"}, {"pk": 4049239, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 37, "verse": 27, "text": "My dwelling place will be with them; \u24d0 I will be their God, and they will be my people. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Ezk 36:28
\u24d0 Jn 1:14"}, {"pk": 4049240, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 37, "verse": 28, "text": "When my sanctuary is among them forever, the nations will know that I, the LORD, sanctify Israel.\u2019\u201d \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Ezk 20:12"}, {"pk": 4049241, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 38, "verse": 1, "text": "The word of the LORD came to me:"}, {"pk": 4049242, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 38, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cSon of man, face Gog, of the land of Magog, \u24d3 the chief prince of [1] Meshech and Tubal. \u24d4 Prophesy against him", "comment": "[1] Or the prince of Rosh,
\u24d3 Gn 10:2; Ezk 39:1; Rv 20:8
\u24d4 Ezk 27:13"}, {"pk": 4049243, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 38, "verse": 3, "text": "and say, \u2018This is what the Lord GOD says: Look, I am against you, Gog, chief prince of Meshech and Tubal."}, {"pk": 4049244, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 38, "verse": 4, "text": "I will turn you around, put hooks in your jaws, \u24d5 and bring you out with all your army, including horses and riders, \u24d6 who are all splendidly dressed, a huge assembly armed with large and small shields, all of them brandishing swords.", "comment": "\u24d6 Dn 11:40
\u24d5 2Kg 19:28; Ezk 29:4"}, {"pk": 4049245, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 38, "verse": 5, "text": "Persia, \u24d7 Cush, and Put are with them, all of them with shields and helmets;", "comment": "\u24d7 Ezk 27:10"}, {"pk": 4049246, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 38, "verse": 6, "text": "Gomer \u24d8 with all its troops; and Beth-togarmah \u24d9 from the remotest parts of the north along with all its troops\u2009\u2014\u2009many peoples are with you.", "comment": "\u24d9 Gn 10:3
\u24d8 Gn 10:2"}, {"pk": 4049247, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 38, "verse": 7, "text": "\u201c\u2018Be prepared and get yourself ready, you and your whole assembly that has been mobilized around you; you will be their guard."}, {"pk": 4049248, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 38, "verse": 8, "text": "After a long time you will be summoned. In the last years you will enter a land that has been restored from war [2] and regathered from many peoples to the mountains of Israel, which had long been a ruin. \u24da They were brought out from the peoples, and all of them now live securely.", "comment": "[2] Lit from the sword
\u24da Ezk 36:8-11"}, {"pk": 4049249, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 38, "verse": 9, "text": "You, all of your troops, and many peoples with you will advance, coming like a thunderstorm; you will be like a cloud covering the land."}, {"pk": 4049250, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 38, "verse": 10, "text": "\u201c\u2018This is what the Lord GOD says: On that day, thoughts will arise in your mind, and you will devise an evil plan."}, {"pk": 4049251, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 38, "verse": 11, "text": "You will say, \u201cI will advance against a land of open villages; I will come against a tranquil people who are living securely, \u24db all of them living without walls and without bars or gates\u201d \u24dc \u2009\u2014\u2009", "comment": "\u24dc Jr 49:31
\u24db Jdg 18:7"}, {"pk": 4049252, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 38, "verse": 12, "text": "in order to seize spoil and carry off plunder, \u24dd to turn your hand against ruins now inhabited and against a people gathered from the nations, who have been acquiring cattle and possessions and who live at the center of the world.", "comment": "\u24dd Is 10:6; Ezk 29:19"}, {"pk": 4049253, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 38, "verse": 13, "text": "Sheba \u24d0 and Dedan \u24d1 and the merchants of Tarshish \u24d2 with all its rulers [3] will ask you, \u201cHave you come to seize spoil? Have you mobilized your assembly to carry off plunder, to make off with silver and gold, to take cattle and possessions, to seize plenty of spoil?\u201d\u2019", "comment": "[3] Lit young lions, or villages
\u24d0 Ezk 27:22
\u24d1 Ezk 27:20
\u24d2 Ezk 27:12"}, {"pk": 4049254, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 38, "verse": 14, "text": "\u201cTherefore prophesy, son of man, and say to Gog, \u2018This is what the Lord GOD says: On that day when my people Israel are dwelling securely, \u24d3 will you not know this", "comment": "\u24d3 Jr 23:6"}, {"pk": 4049255, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 38, "verse": 15, "text": "and come from your place in the remotest parts of the north \u24d4 \u2009\u2014\u2009you and many peoples with you, who are all riding horses\u2009\u2014\u2009a huge assembly, a powerful army?", "comment": "\u24d4 Ezk 39:2"}, {"pk": 4049256, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 38, "verse": 16, "text": "You will advance against my people Israel like a cloud covering the land. It will happen in the last days, Gog, that I will bring you against my land so that the nations may know me, when I show myself holy through you in their sight. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Ezk 28:22"}, {"pk": 4049257, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 38, "verse": 17, "text": "\u201c\u2018This is what the Lord GOD says: Are you the one I spoke about in former times through my servants, the prophets of Israel, who for years prophesied in those times that I would bring you against them?"}, {"pk": 4049258, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 38, "verse": 18, "text": "Now on that day, the day when Gog comes against the land of Israel\u2009\u2014\u2009this is the declaration of the Lord GOD \u2009\u2014\u2009my wrath will flare up. [4]", "comment": "[4] Lit up in my anger"}, {"pk": 4049259, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 38, "verse": 19, "text": "I swear in my zeal and fiery rage: \u24d6 On that day there will be a great earthquake in the land of Israel.", "comment": "\u24d6 Ezk 36:6"}, {"pk": 4049260, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 38, "verse": 20, "text": "The fish of the sea, the birds of the sky, the animals of the field, every creature that crawls on the ground, and every human being on the face of the earth will tremble before me. The mountains will be demolished, the cliffs will collapse, and every wall will fall to the ground."}, {"pk": 4049261, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 38, "verse": 21, "text": "I will call for a sword against him on all my mountains\u2009\u2014\u2009this is the declaration of the Lord GOD \u2009\u2014\u2009and every man\u2019s sword will be against his brother. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Ezk 14:17"}, {"pk": 4049262, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 38, "verse": 22, "text": "I will execute judgment on him with plague and bloodshed. I will pour out torrential rain, hailstones, fire, and burning sulfur on him, as well as his troops and the many peoples who are with him. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Rv 16:18-21"}, {"pk": 4049263, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 38, "verse": 23, "text": "I will display my greatness and holiness, and will reveal myself in the sight of many nations. \u24d9 Then they will know that I am the LORD.\u2019", "comment": "\u24d9 Ezk 37:28"}, {"pk": 4049264, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 39, "verse": 1, "text": "\u201cAs for you, son of man, prophesy against Gog and say, \u2018This is what the Lord GOD says: Look, I am against you, Gog, chief prince of [1] Meshech and Tubal. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Ezk 38:2-3
[1] Or Gog, prince of Rosh,"}, {"pk": 4049265, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 39, "verse": 2, "text": "I will turn you around, drive you on, \u24db and lead you up from the remotest parts of the north. I will bring you against the mountains of Israel.", "comment": "\u24db Ezk 38:4"}, {"pk": 4049266, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 39, "verse": 3, "text": "Then I will knock your bow from your left hand and make your arrows drop from your right hand."}, {"pk": 4049267, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 39, "verse": 4, "text": "You, all your troops, and the peoples who are with you will fall on the mountains of Israel. I will give you as food to every kind of predatory bird and to the wild animals."}, {"pk": 4049268, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 39, "verse": 5, "text": "You will fall on the open field, \u24dc for I have spoken. This is the declaration of the Lord GOD.", "comment": "\u24dc Ezk 32:4"}, {"pk": 4049269, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 39, "verse": 6, "text": "\u201c\u2018I will send fire against Magog \u24dd and those who live securely on the coasts and islands. Then they will know that I am the LORD.", "comment": "\u24dd Am 1:4,7,10"}, {"pk": 4049270, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 39, "verse": 7, "text": "So I will make my holy name known among my people Israel and will no longer allow it to be profaned. Then the nations will know that I am the LORD, the Holy One in Israel. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Ezk 36:20-23"}, {"pk": 4049271, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 39, "verse": 8, "text": "Yes, it is coming, and it will happen. This is the declaration of the Lord GOD. This is the day I have spoken about."}, {"pk": 4049272, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 39, "verse": 9, "text": "\u201c\u2018Then the inhabitants of Israel\u2019s cities will go out, kindle fires, and burn the weapons\u2009\u2014\u2009the small and large shields, the bows and arrows, the clubs and spears. For seven years they will use them to make fires."}, {"pk": 4049273, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 39, "verse": 10, "text": "They will not gather wood from the countryside or cut it down from the forests, for they will use the weapons to make fires. They will take the loot from those who looted them and plunder those who plundered them. \u24d1 This is the declaration of the Lord GOD.", "comment": "\u24d1 Is 14:2; 33:1"}, {"pk": 4049274, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 39, "verse": 11, "text": "\u201c\u2018Now on that day I will give Gog a burial place there in Israel\u2009\u2014\u2009the Travelers\u2019 Valley [2] east of the Sea. It will block those who travel through, for Gog and all his hordes will be buried there. So it will be called Hordes of Gog [3] Valley.", "comment": "[2] Hb obscure
[3] = Hamon-gog, also in v. 15"}, {"pk": 4049275, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 39, "verse": 12, "text": "The house of Israel will spend seven months burying them in order to cleanse the land. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Dt 21:23"}, {"pk": 4049276, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 39, "verse": 13, "text": "All the people of the land will bury them and their fame will spread \u24d3 on the day I display my glory. \u24d4 This is the declaration of the Lord GOD.", "comment": "\u24d4 Ezk 28:22
\u24d3 Jr 33:9; Zph 3:19-20"}, {"pk": 4049277, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 39, "verse": 14, "text": "\u201c\u2018They will appoint men on a full-time basis to pass through the land and bury the invaders [4] who remain on the surface of the ground, in order to cleanse it. They will make their search at the end of the seven months.", "comment": "[4] Or basis, some to pass through the land, and with them some to bury those"}, {"pk": 4049278, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 39, "verse": 15, "text": "When they pass through the land and one of them sees a human bone, he will set up a marker next to it until the buriers have buried it in Hordes of Gog Valley."}, {"pk": 4049279, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 39, "verse": 16, "text": "There will even be a city named Hamonah [5] there. So they will cleanse the land.\u2019", "comment": "[5] In Hb, Hamonah is related to the word \u201chorde.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4049280, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 39, "verse": 17, "text": "\u201cSon of man, this is what the Lord GOD says: Tell every kind of bird and all the wild animals, \u2018Assemble and come! Gather from all around to my sacrificial feast that I am slaughtering for you, a great feast on the mountains of Israel; \u24d5 you will eat flesh and drink blood.", "comment": "\u24d5 Rv 19:17-18"}, {"pk": 4049281, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 39, "verse": 18, "text": "You will eat the flesh of mighty men and drink the blood of the earth\u2019s princes: rams, lambs, male goats, and all the fattened bulls of Bashan."}, {"pk": 4049282, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 39, "verse": 19, "text": "You will eat fat until you are satisfied \u24d6 and drink blood until you are drunk, at my sacrificial feast that I have prepared for you.", "comment": "\u24d6 Rv 19:21"}, {"pk": 4049283, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 39, "verse": 20, "text": "At my table you will eat your fill of horses and riders, of mighty men and all the warriors. This is the declaration of the Lord GOD.\u2019"}, {"pk": 4049284, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 39, "verse": 21, "text": "\u201cI will display my glory among the nations, \u24d7 and all the nations will see the judgment I have executed and the hand I have laid on them.", "comment": "\u24d7 Ezk 36:23; 38:16,23"}, {"pk": 4049285, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 39, "verse": 22, "text": "From that day forward the house of Israel will know that I am the LORD their God."}, {"pk": 4049286, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 39, "verse": 23, "text": "And the nations will know that the house of Israel went into exile on account of their iniquity, because they dealt unfaithfully with me. \u24d8 Therefore, I hid my face from them and handed them over to their enemies, so that they all fell by the sword.", "comment": "\u24d8 Ezk 36:18-20,23"}, {"pk": 4049287, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 39, "verse": 24, "text": "I dealt with them according to their uncleanness and transgressions, and I hid my face from them."}, {"pk": 4049288, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 39, "verse": 25, "text": "\u201cSo this is what the Lord GOD says: Now I will restore the fortunes of Jacob \u24d9 and have compassion on the whole house of Israel, \u24da and I will be jealous for my holy name.", "comment": "\u24d9 Is 27:12-13; Jr 33:7; Ezk 34:13
\u24da Ezk 36:10; 37:21-22; Hs 1:11"}, {"pk": 4049289, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 39, "verse": 26, "text": "They will feel remorse for [6] [7] their disgrace \u24db and all the unfaithfulness they committed against me, when they live securely in their land with no one to frighten them.", "comment": "\u24db Ezk 16:53-54,63
[6] Some emend to will forget
[7] Lit will bear"}, {"pk": 4049290, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 39, "verse": 27, "text": "When I bring them back from the peoples and gather them from the countries of their enemies, I will demonstrate my holiness through them in the sight of many nations. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Ezk 20:41; 38:23"}, {"pk": 4049291, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 39, "verse": 28, "text": "They will know that I am the LORD their God when I regather them to their own land after having exiled them among the nations. I will leave none of them behind. [8]", "comment": "[8] Lit behind there any longer"}, {"pk": 4049292, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 39, "verse": 29, "text": "I will no longer hide my face from them, for I will pour out my Spirit on the house of Israel.\u201d \u24dd This is the declaration of the Lord GOD.", "comment": "\u24dd Ezk 36:27; 37:14; Jl 2:28"}, {"pk": 4049293, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 40, "verse": 1, "text": "In the twenty-fifth year of our exile, at the beginning of the year, on the tenth day of the month in the fourteenth year after Jerusalem had been captured, \u24d0 on that very day the LORD\u2019s hand was on me, \u24d1 and he brought me there.", "comment": "\u24d1 Ezk 1:3; 3:14,22; 37:1
\u24d0 2Kg 25:1-7; Jr 39:1-9; 52:4-11; Ezk 33:21"}, {"pk": 4049294, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 40, "verse": 2, "text": "In visions of God \u24d2 he took me to the land of Israel and set me down on a very high mountain. \u24d3 On its southern slope was a structure resembling a city.", "comment": "\u24d2 Ezk 1:1; 8:3; Dn 7:1,7
\u24d3 Is 2:2-3; Ezk 17:23; 20:40; 37:22; Mc 4:1; Rv 21:10"}, {"pk": 4049295, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 40, "verse": 3, "text": "He brought me there, and I saw a man whose appearance was like bronze, \u24d4 with a linen cord and a measuring rod in his hand. \u24d5 He was standing by the city gate.", "comment": "\u24d4 Ezk 1:7; Dn 10:6; Rv 1:15
\u24d5 Ezk 47:3; Zch 2:1-2; Rv 11:1; 21:15"}, {"pk": 4049296, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 40, "verse": 4, "text": "He spoke to me: \u201cSon of man, look with your eyes, listen with your ears, \u24d6 and pay attention to everything I am going to show you, for you have been brought here so that I might show it to you. Report everything you see to the house of Israel.\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 Ezk 2:1,3,6,8; 44:5
\u24d7 Ezk 43:10"}, {"pk": 4049297, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 40, "verse": 5, "text": "Now there was a wall surrounding the outside of the temple. \u24d8 The measuring rod in the man\u2019s hand was six units of twenty-one inches; [1] each unit was the standard length plus three inches. [2] He measured the thickness of the wall structure; it was 10\u00bd feet, [3] and its height was the same.", "comment": "[3] Lit was one rod, also in v. 7
[1] = a long cubit
[2] Lit six cubits by the cubit and a handbreadth
\u24d8 Is 26:1; Ezk 42:20"}, {"pk": 4049298, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 40, "verse": 6, "text": "Then he came to the gate that faced east and climbed its steps. \u24d9 He measured the threshold of the gate; it was 10\u00bd feet deep\u2009\u2014\u2009one threshold was 10\u00bd feet deep.", "comment": "\u24d9 Ezk 43:1"}, {"pk": 4049299, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 40, "verse": 7, "text": "Each recess was 10\u00bd feet long and 10\u00bd feet deep, and there was a space of 8\u00be feet [4] between the recesses. The inner threshold of the gate on the temple side next to the gate\u2019s portico was 10\u00bd feet.", "comment": "[4] Lit five cubits, also in v. 30"}, {"pk": 4049300, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 40, "verse": 8, "text": "Next he measured the gate\u2019s portico;", "comment": "[5] Some Hb mss, Syr, Vg; other Hb mss read gate facing the temple side; it was one rod.9Then he measured the gate\u2019s portico; it"}, {"pk": 4049301, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 40, "verse": 9, "text": "it [5] was 14 feet, [6] and its jambs were 3\u00bd feet. [7] The gate\u2019s portico was on the temple side.", "comment": "[7] Lit two cubits
[6] Lit eight cubits"}, {"pk": 4049302, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 40, "verse": 10, "text": "There were three recesses on each side of the east gate, each with the same measurements, and the jambs on either side also had the same measurements."}, {"pk": 4049303, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 40, "verse": 11, "text": "Then he measured the width of the gate\u2019s entrance; it was 17\u00bd feet, [8] while the width [9] of the gate was 22\u00be feet. [10]", "comment": "[8] Lit 10 cubits
[10] Lit 13 cubits
[9] Lit length"}, {"pk": 4049304, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 40, "verse": 12, "text": "There was a barrier of 21 inches [11] in front of the recesses on both sides, and the recesses on each side were 10\u00bd feet [12] square.", "comment": "[11] Lit one cubit, also in v. 42
[12] Lit six cubits"}, {"pk": 4049305, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 40, "verse": 13, "text": "Then he measured the gate from the roof of one recess to the roof of the opposite one; the distance was 43\u00be feet. [13] The openings of the recesses faced each other.", "comment": "[13] Lit 25 cubits, also in vv. 21,\u200b25,\u200b29,\u200b33,\u200b36"}, {"pk": 4049306, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 40, "verse": 14, "text": "Next, he measured the porch\u2009\u2014\u2009105 feet. [14] [15]", "comment": "[14] MT adds To the jamb of the court, the gate was all around; Hb obscure
[15] Lit 60 cubits"}, {"pk": 4049307, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 40, "verse": 15, "text": "The distance from the front of the gate at the entrance to the front of the gate\u2019s portico on the inside was 87\u00bd feet. [16]", "comment": "[16] Lit 50 cubits, also in vv. 21,\u200b25,\u200b29,\u200b33,\u200b36"}, {"pk": 4049308, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 40, "verse": 16, "text": "The recesses and their jambs had beveled windows all around the inside of the gate. \u24da The porticoes also had windows all around on the inside. Each jamb was decorated with palm trees. \u24db", "comment": "\u24da 1Kg 6:4; Ezk 41:16,26
\u24db 1Kg 6:29,32,35; 2Ch 3:5; Ezk 41:18-20,25-26"}, {"pk": 4049309, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 40, "verse": 17, "text": "Then he brought me into the outer court, \u24dc and there were chambers and a paved surface laid out all around the court. \u24dd Thirty chambers faced the pavement,", "comment": "\u24dc Ezk 10:5; 42:1; 46:21; Rv 11:2
\u24dd 2Kg 23:11; 1Ch 9:26; 23:28; 2Ch 31:11"}, {"pk": 4049310, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 40, "verse": 18, "text": "which flanked the courtyard\u2019s gates and corresponded to the length of the gates; this was the lower pavement."}, {"pk": 4049311, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 40, "verse": 19, "text": "Then he measured the distance from the front of the lower gate to the exterior front of the inner court; it was 175 feet. [17] This was the east; next the north is described.", "comment": "[17] Lit 100 cubits, also in vv. 23,27,47"}, {"pk": 4049312, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 40, "verse": 20, "text": "He measured the gate of the outer court facing north, both its length and width."}, {"pk": 4049313, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 40, "verse": 21, "text": "Its three recesses on each side, its jambs, and its portico had the same measurements as the first gate: 87\u00bd feet long and 43\u00be feet wide."}, {"pk": 4049314, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 40, "verse": 22, "text": "Its windows, portico, and palm trees had the same measurements as those of the gate that faced east. Seven steps led up to the gate, and its portico was ahead of them."}, {"pk": 4049315, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 40, "verse": 23, "text": "The inner court had a gate facing the north gate, like the one on the east. He measured the distance from gate to gate; it was 175 feet."}, {"pk": 4049316, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 40, "verse": 24, "text": "He brought me to the south side, and there was also a gate on the south. He measured its jambs and portico; they had the same measurements as the others."}, {"pk": 4049317, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 40, "verse": 25, "text": "Both the gate and its portico had windows all around, like the other windows. It was 87\u00bd feet long and 43\u00be feet wide."}, {"pk": 4049318, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 40, "verse": 26, "text": "Its stairway had seven steps, and its portico was ahead of them. It had palm trees on its jambs, one on each side."}, {"pk": 4049319, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 40, "verse": 27, "text": "The inner court had a gate on the south. He measured from gate to gate on the south; it was 175 feet."}, {"pk": 4049320, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 40, "verse": 28, "text": "Then he brought me to the inner court through the south gate. When he measured the south gate, it had the same measurements as the others."}, {"pk": 4049321, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 40, "verse": 29, "text": "Its recesses, jambs, and portico had the same measurements as the others. Both it and its portico had windows all around. It was 87\u00bd feet long and 43\u00be feet wide."}, {"pk": 4049322, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 40, "verse": 30, "text": "(There were porticoes all around, 43\u00be feet long and 8\u00be feet wide. [18])", "comment": "[18] Some Hb mss, LXX omit v. 30"}, {"pk": 4049323, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 40, "verse": 31, "text": "Its portico faced the outer court, and its jambs were decorated with palm trees. Its stairway had eight steps."}, {"pk": 4049324, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 40, "verse": 32, "text": "Then he brought me to the inner court on the east side. When he measured the gate, it had the same measurements as the others."}, {"pk": 4049325, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 40, "verse": 33, "text": "Its recesses, jambs, and portico had the same measurements as the others. Both it and its portico had windows all around. It was 87\u00bd feet long and 43\u00be feet wide."}, {"pk": 4049326, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 40, "verse": 34, "text": "Its portico faced the outer court, and its jambs were decorated with palm trees on each side. Its stairway had eight steps."}, {"pk": 4049327, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 40, "verse": 35, "text": "Then he brought me to the north gate. \u24d0 When he measured it, it had the same measurements as the others,", "comment": "\u24d0 Ezk 47:2"}, {"pk": 4049328, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 40, "verse": 36, "text": "as did its recesses, jambs, and portico. It also had windows all around. It was 87\u00bd feet long and 43\u00be feet wide."}, {"pk": 4049329, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 40, "verse": 37, "text": "Its portico [19] faced the outer court, and its jambs were decorated with palm trees on each side. Its stairway had eight steps.", "comment": "[19] LXX; MT reads jambs"}, {"pk": 4049330, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 40, "verse": 38, "text": "There was a chamber whose door opened into the gate\u2019s portico. [20] The burnt offering was to be washed there. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 2Ch 4:6
[20] Text emended; MT reads door was by the jambs, at the gates"}, {"pk": 4049331, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 40, "verse": 39, "text": "Inside the gate\u2019s portico there were two tables on each side, on which to slaughter the burnt offering, sin offering, \u24d2 and guilt offering. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d2 Lv 1:3-4; 4:2-3
\u24d3 Lv 5:1-6"}, {"pk": 4049332, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 40, "verse": 40, "text": "Outside, as one approaches the entrance of the north gate, there were two tables on one side and two more tables on the other side of the gate\u2019s portico."}, {"pk": 4049333, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 40, "verse": 41, "text": "So there were four tables inside the gate and four outside, eight tables in all on which the slaughtering was to be done."}, {"pk": 4049334, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 40, "verse": 42, "text": "There were also four tables of cut stone for the burnt offering, \u24d4 each 31\u00bd inches [21] long, 31\u00bd inches wide, and 21 inches high. The utensils used to slaughter the burnt offerings and other sacrifices were placed on them.", "comment": "[21] Lit one and a half cubits
\u24d4 Ex 20:25"}, {"pk": 4049335, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 40, "verse": 43, "text": "There were three-inch [22] hooks [23] fastened all around the inside of the room, and the flesh of the offering was to be laid on the tables.", "comment": "[22] Lit one handbreadth
[23] Or ledges"}, {"pk": 4049336, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 40, "verse": 44, "text": "Outside the inner gate, within the inner court, there were chambers for the singers: [24] \u24d5 one [25] beside the north gate, facing south, and another beside the south [26] gate, facing north.", "comment": "[25] LXX; MT reads singers, which was
[26] LXX; MT reads east
[24] LXX reads were two chambers
\u24d5 1Ch 6:31-32; 16:41-43; 25:1-7"}, {"pk": 4049337, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 40, "verse": 45, "text": "Then the man said to me: \u201cThis chamber that faces south is for the priests who keep charge of the temple. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 1Ch 9:23; Ps 134:1"}, {"pk": 4049338, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 40, "verse": 46, "text": "The chamber that faces north is for the priests who keep charge of the altar. These are the sons of Zadok, \u24d7 the ones from the sons of Levi who may approach the LORD to serve him.\u201d \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d7 1Kg 2:35
\u24d8 Lv 6:12-13; Ezk 43:19; 44:15"}, {"pk": 4049339, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 40, "verse": 47, "text": "Next he measured the court. It was square, 175 feet long and 175 feet wide. The altar \u24d9 was in front of the temple.", "comment": "\u24d9 Ezk 43:13-17"}, {"pk": 4049340, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 40, "verse": 48, "text": "Then he brought me to the portico of the temple and measured the jambs of the portico; they were 8\u00be feet thick on each side. The width of the gate was 24\u00bd feet, [27] and the side walls of the gate were [28] 5\u00bc feet [29] wide on each side.", "comment": "[29] Lit three cubits
[27] Lit 14 cubits
[28] LXX; MT omits 24\u00bd feet, and the side walls of the gate were"}, {"pk": 4049341, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 40, "verse": 49, "text": "The portico was 35 feet [30] across and 21 [31] feet [32] deep, and 10 steps led [33] up to it. \u24da There were pillars by the jambs, one on each side. \u24db", "comment": "\u24da 1Kg 6:3
[30] Lit 20 cubits
[31] LXX; MT reads 19\u00bc
[32] Lit 12 cubits
[33] MT reads and it was on steps that they would go
\u24db 1Kg 7:15-22; 2Ch 3:17; Jr 52:17-23; Rv 3:12"}, {"pk": 4049342, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 41, "verse": 1, "text": "Next he brought me into the great hall and measured the jambs; \u24dc on each side the width of the jamb was 10\u00bd feet. [1] [2]", "comment": "\u24dc Ezk 40:2-3,17
[1] LXX; MT reads jambs; they were 10\u00bd feet wide on each side\u2009\u2014\u2009the width of the tabernacle
[2] Lit six cubits, also in vv. 3,5"}, {"pk": 4049343, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 41, "verse": 2, "text": "The width of the entrance was 17\u00bd feet, [3] and the side walls of the entrance were 8\u00be feet [4] wide on each side. He also measured the length of the great hall, 70 feet, [5] and the width, 35 feet. [6] \u24dd", "comment": "[4] Lit five cubits, also in vv. 9,11,12
[6] Lit 20 cubits, also in vv. 4,10
[5] Lit 40 cubits
\u24dd 1Kg 6:2,17
[3] Lit 10 cubits"}, {"pk": 4049344, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 41, "verse": 3, "text": "He went inside the next room and measured the jambs at the entrance; \u24d0 they were 3\u00bd feet [7] wide. The entrance was 10\u00bd feet wide, and the width of the entrance\u2019s side walls on each side [8] was 12\u00bc feet. [9]", "comment": "[9] Lit seven cubits
[7] Lit two cubits, also in v. 22
[8] LXX; MT reads width of the entrance
\u24d0 Ezk 40:16"}, {"pk": 4049345, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 41, "verse": 4, "text": "He then measured the length of the room adjacent to the great hall, 35 feet, and the width, 35 feet. \u24d1 And he said to me, \u201cThis is the most holy place.\u201d \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 1Kg 6:16
\u24d1 1Kg 6:20"}, {"pk": 4049346, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 41, "verse": 5, "text": "Then he measured the wall of the temple; it was 10\u00bd feet thick. The width of the side rooms all around the temple was 7 feet. [10] \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 1Kg 6:5-10
[10] Lit four cubits"}, {"pk": 4049347, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 41, "verse": 6, "text": "The side rooms were arranged one above another in three stories of thirty rooms each. [11] There were ledges on the wall of the temple all around to serve as supports for the side rooms, so that the supports would not be in the temple wall itself. \u24d4", "comment": "[11] Lit another three and thirty times
\u24d4 1Kg 6:6"}, {"pk": 4049348, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 41, "verse": 7, "text": "The side rooms surrounding the temple widened at each successive story, for the structure surrounding the temple went up by stages. This was the reason for the temple\u2019s broadness as it rose. And so, one would go up from the lowest story to the highest by means of the middle one. [12] \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 1Kg 6:8
[12] Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4049349, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 41, "verse": 8, "text": "I saw that the temple had a raised platform surrounding it; this foundation for the side rooms was 10\u00bd feet high. [13] \u24d6", "comment": "[13] Lit a full rod of six cubits of a joint; Hb obscure
\u24d6 Ezk 40:5"}, {"pk": 4049350, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 41, "verse": 9, "text": "The thickness of the outer wall of the side rooms was 8\u00be feet. The free space between the side rooms of the temple"}, {"pk": 4049351, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 41, "verse": 10, "text": "and the outer chambers was 35 feet wide all around the temple. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Ezk 40:17"}, {"pk": 4049352, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 41, "verse": 11, "text": "The side rooms opened into the free space, one entrance toward the north and another to the south. The area of free space was 8\u00be feet wide all around."}, {"pk": 4049353, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 41, "verse": 12, "text": "Now the building that faced the temple yard toward the west was 122\u00bd feet [14] wide. The wall of the building was 8\u00be feet thick on all sides, and the building\u2019s length was 157\u00bd feet. [15]", "comment": "[15] Lit 90 cubits
[14] Lit 70 cubits"}, {"pk": 4049354, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 41, "verse": 13, "text": "Then the man measured the temple; it was 175 feet [16] long. \u24d8 In addition, the temple yard and the building, including its walls, were 175 feet long.", "comment": "[16] Lit 100 cubits
\u24d8 Ezk 40:47"}, {"pk": 4049355, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 41, "verse": 14, "text": "The width of the front of the temple along with the temple yard to the east was 175 feet."}, {"pk": 4049356, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 41, "verse": 15, "text": "Next he measured the length of the building facing the temple yard to the west, with its galleries [17] on each side; \u24d9 it was 175 feet. The interior of the great hall and the porticoes of the court\u2009\u2014\u2009", "comment": "[17] Or ledges
\u24d9 Ezk 42:3,5"}, {"pk": 4049357, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 41, "verse": 16, "text": "the thresholds, the beveled windows, \u24da and the balconies all around with their three levels opposite the threshold\u2009\u2014\u2009were overlaid with wood on all sides. \u24db They were paneled from the ground to the windows (but the windows were covered),", "comment": "\u24da 1Kg 6:4; Ezk 40:16,25
\u24db 1Kg 6:15"}, {"pk": 4049358, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 41, "verse": 17, "text": "reaching to the top of the entrance, and as far as the inner temple and on the outside. On every wall all around, on the inside and outside, was a pattern"}, {"pk": 4049359, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 41, "verse": 18, "text": "carved with cherubim and palm trees. \u24dc There was a palm tree between each pair of cherubim. \u24dd Each cherub had two faces:", "comment": "\u24dc 1Kg 6:29
\u24dd 2Ch 3:5; Ezk 40:16"}, {"pk": 4049360, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 41, "verse": 19, "text": "a human face turned toward the palm tree on one side, \u24d0 and a lion\u2019s face turned toward it on the other. They were carved throughout the temple on all sides.", "comment": "\u24d0 Ezk 1:10; 10:14"}, {"pk": 4049361, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 41, "verse": 20, "text": "Cherubim and palm trees were carved from the ground to the top of the entrance and on the wall of the great hall."}, {"pk": 4049362, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 41, "verse": 21, "text": "The doorposts of the great hall were square, \u24d1 and the front of the sanctuary had the same appearance.", "comment": "[18] Or and in front of the sanctuary was something that looked like22an altar
\u24d1 1Kg 6:33; Ezk 40:9,14,16; 41:1"}, {"pk": 4049363, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 41, "verse": 22, "text": "The altar was [18] made of wood, 5\u00bc feet [19] high and 3\u00bd feet long. [20] It had corners, and its length [21] and sides were of wood. \u24d2 The man told me, \u201cThis is the table that stands before the LORD.\u201d \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Ex 25:23,30; Lv 24:6; Ezk 23:41; 44:16; Mal 1:7,12
[21] LXX reads base
\u24d2 Ex 30:1-3; 1Kg 6:20; Rv 8:3
[19] Lit three cubits
[20] LXX reads long and 3\u00bd feet wide"}, {"pk": 4049364, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 41, "verse": 23, "text": "The great hall and the sanctuary each had a double door, \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 1Kg 6:31-35"}, {"pk": 4049365, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 41, "verse": 24, "text": "and each of the doors had two swinging panels. \u24d5 There were two panels for one door and two for the other.", "comment": "\u24d5 1Kg 6:34"}, {"pk": 4049366, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 41, "verse": 25, "text": "Cherubim and palm trees were carved on the doors of the great hall like those carved on the walls. There was a wooden canopy [22] \u24d6 outside, in front of the portico.", "comment": "\u24d6 1Kg 7:6
[22] Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4049367, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 41, "verse": 26, "text": "There were beveled windows and palm trees on both sides, \u24d7 on the side walls of the portico, the side rooms of the temple, and the canopies. [23]", "comment": "\u24d7 Ezk 40:16
[23] Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4049368, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 42, "verse": 1, "text": "Then the man led me out by way of the north gate into the outer court. \u24d8 He brought me to the group of chambers opposite the temple yard and opposite the building \u24d9 to the north.", "comment": "\u24d9 Ezk 41:12; 42:10,13
\u24d8 Ezk 40:17,28,48; 41:1"}, {"pk": 4049369, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 42, "verse": 2, "text": "Along the length of the chambers, which was 175 feet, [1] \u24da there was an entrance on the north; the width was 87\u00bd feet. [2]", "comment": "[1] Lit 100 cubits, also in vv. 4,8
[2] Lit 50 cubits, also in v. 7
\u24da Ezk 41:13"}, {"pk": 4049370, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 42, "verse": 3, "text": "Opposite the 35 foot space [3] belonging to the inner court and opposite the paved surface \u24db belonging to the outer court, the structure rose gallery by gallery \u24dc in three tiers.", "comment": "[3] Lit 20 cubits
\u24dc Ezk 41:15-16
\u24db Ezk 40:17"}, {"pk": 4049371, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 42, "verse": 4, "text": "In front of the chambers was a walkway toward the inside, \u24dd 17\u00bd feet [4] wide and 175 feet long, [5] and their entrances were on the north.", "comment": "[4] Lit 10 cubits
\u24dd Ezk 46:19
[5] LXX, Syr; MT reads wide, a way of one cubit"}, {"pk": 4049372, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 42, "verse": 5, "text": "The upper chambers were narrower because the galleries took away more space from them than from the lower and middle stories of the building."}, {"pk": 4049373, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 42, "verse": 6, "text": "For they were arranged in three stories and had no pillars like the pillars of the courts; \u24d0 therefore the upper chambers were set back from the ground more than the lower and middle stories.", "comment": "\u24d0 Ezk 41:6"}, {"pk": 4049374, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 42, "verse": 7, "text": "A wall on the outside ran in front of the chambers, parallel to them, toward the outer court; it was 87\u00bd feet long."}, {"pk": 4049375, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 42, "verse": 8, "text": "For the chambers on the outer court were 87\u00bd feet long, while those facing the great hall were 175 feet long. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Ezk 41:13-14"}, {"pk": 4049376, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 42, "verse": 9, "text": "At the base of these chambers there was an entryway on the east side as one enters them from the outer court. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Ezk 44:5; 46:19"}, {"pk": 4049377, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 42, "verse": 10, "text": "In the thickness of the wall of the court toward the south, [6] there were chambers facing the temple yard \u24d3 and the western building,", "comment": "[6] LXX; MT reads east
\u24d3 Ezk 42:1"}, {"pk": 4049378, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 42, "verse": 11, "text": "with a passageway in front of them, just like the chambers that faced north. \u24d4 Their length and width, as well as all their exits, measurements, and entrances, were identical.", "comment": "\u24d4 Ezk 42:4"}, {"pk": 4049379, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 42, "verse": 12, "text": "The entrance at the beginning of the passageway, the way in front of the corresponding [7] wall as one enters on the east side, was similar to the entrances of the chambers that were on the south side.", "comment": "[7] Or protective; Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4049380, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 42, "verse": 13, "text": "Then the man said to me, \u201cThe northern and southern chambers that face the courtyard are the holy chambers where the priests who approach the LORD will eat \u24d5 the most holy offerings. \u24d6 There they will deposit the most holy offerings\u2009\u2014\u2009the grain offerings, sin offerings, and guilt offerings\u2009\u2014\u2009for the place is holy. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d5 Lv 10:3; Dt 21:5; Ezk 40:46
\u24d7 Lv 6:25,29; 14:13; Nm 18:9-10
\u24d6 Ex 29:31; Lv 7:6; 10:13-14,17"}, {"pk": 4049381, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 42, "verse": 14, "text": "Once the priests have entered, they are not to go out from the holy area to the outer court until they have removed the clothes they minister in, for these are holy. \u24d8 They are to put on other clothes before they approach the public area.\u201d \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d8 Ex 29:4-9; Lv 8:7,13; Is 61:10; Zch 3:4-5
\u24d9 Ezk 44:19"}, {"pk": 4049382, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 42, "verse": 15, "text": "When he finished measuring inside the temple complex, he led me out by way of the gate that faced east and measured all around the complex. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Ezk 40:6; 43:1"}, {"pk": 4049383, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 42, "verse": 16, "text": "He measured the east side with a measuring rod; it was 875 feet [8] by the measuring rod. [9]
", "comment": "[9] Lit rod all around, also in vv. 17,18,19
[8] Lit 500 in rods, also in vv. 17,18,19"}, {"pk": 4049384, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 42, "verse": 17, "text": "He [10] measured the north side; it was 875 feet by the measuring rod.
", "comment": "[10] LXX reads Then he turned to the north and"}, {"pk": 4049385, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 42, "verse": 18, "text": "He [11] measured the south side; it was 875 feet by the measuring rod.
", "comment": "[11] LXX reads Then he turned to the south and"}, {"pk": 4049386, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 42, "verse": 19, "text": "Then he turned to the west side and measured 875 feet by the measuring rod.
"}, {"pk": 4049387, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 42, "verse": 20, "text": "He measured the temple complex on all four sides. It had a wall all around it, \u24db 875 feet long and 875 feet \u24dc wide, to separate the holy from the common. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dc Ezk 45:2; Rv 21:16
\u24dd Ezk 22:26; 44:23; 48:15
\u24db Is 60:18; Ezk 40:5; Zch 2:5"}, {"pk": 4049388, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 43, "verse": 1, "text": "He led me to the gate, \u24d0 the one that faces east,", "comment": "\u24d0 Ezk 10:19; 40:6; 42:15; 44:1"}, {"pk": 4049389, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 43, "verse": 2, "text": "and I saw the glory of the God of Israel \u24d1 coming from the east. \u24d2 His voice sounded like the roar of a huge torrent, \u24d3 and the earth shone with his glory. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d3 Ezk 1:24; Rv 1:15
\u24d1 Is 6:3; Ezk 1:28; 3:23; 10:18-19
\u24d2 Ezk 11:22-23
\u24d4 Ezk 1:28; 10:4; Rv 18:1"}, {"pk": 4049390, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 43, "verse": 3, "text": "The vision I saw \u24d5 was like the one I had seen when he [1] came to destroy the city, \u24d6 and like the ones I had seen by the Chebar Canal. \u24d7 I fell facedown. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Ezk 1:28; 3:23
\u24d5 Ezk 1:4-28
[1] Some Hb mss, Theod, Vg; other Hb mss, LXX, Syr read I
\u24d6 Jr 1:10; Ezk 9:1
\u24d7 Ezk 1:3"}, {"pk": 4049391, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 43, "verse": 4, "text": "The glory of the LORD entered the temple by way of the gate that faced east. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Ezk 10:19"}, {"pk": 4049392, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 43, "verse": 5, "text": "Then the Spirit lifted me up \u24da and brought me to the inner court, and the glory of the LORD filled the temple. \u24db", "comment": "\u24da Ezk 3:14; 2Co 12:2-4
\u24db Ezk 10:4"}, {"pk": 4049393, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 43, "verse": 6, "text": "While the man was standing beside me, I heard someone speaking to me from the temple. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Ezk 1:26"}, {"pk": 4049394, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 43, "verse": 7, "text": "He said to me: \u201cSon of man, this is the place of my throne and the place for the soles of my feet, \u24dd where I will dwell among the Israelites forever. \u24d0 The house of Israel and their kings will no longer defile my holy name by their religious prostitution and by the corpses [2] \u24d1 of their kings at their high places. [3] \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d1 Lv 26:30; Ezk 6:5,13
\u24d2 Ezk 6:3-5
\u24dd Ps 47:8
\u24d0 Ezk 37:26-28
[2] Or monuments, also in v. 9
[3] Some Hb mss, Theod, Tg read their death"}, {"pk": 4049395, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 43, "verse": 8, "text": "Whenever they placed their threshold next to my threshold and their doorposts beside my doorposts, with only a wall between me and them, they were defiling my holy name by the detestable acts they committed. \u24d3 So I destroyed them in my anger.", "comment": "\u24d3 Ezk 8:3"}, {"pk": 4049396, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 43, "verse": 9, "text": "Now let them remove their prostitution and the corpses \u24d4 of their kings far from me, and I will dwell among them forever. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Ezk 37:26-28
\u24d4 Ezk 18:30"}, {"pk": 4049397, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 43, "verse": 10, "text": "\u201cAs for you, son of man, describe the temple to the house of Israel, \u24d6 so that they may be ashamed of their iniquities. \u24d7 Let them measure its pattern, \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d7 Ezk 16:61-63
[4] LXX, Vg; MT reads pattern.11And if they are ashamed...\u2009done, reveal
\u24d6 Ezk 40:4
\u24d8 Ezk 28:12"}, {"pk": 4049398, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 43, "verse": 11, "text": "and they will be ashamed of all that they have done. Reveal [4] the design of the temple to them\u2009\u2014\u2009its layout with its exits and entrances \u24d9 \u2009\u2014\u2009its complete design along with all its statutes, design specifications, and laws. Write it down in their sight \u24da so that they may observe its complete design and all its statutes and may carry them out. \u24db", "comment": "\u24d9 Ezk 44:5
\u24da Ezk 12:3
\u24db Ezk 11:20"}, {"pk": 4049399, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 43, "verse": 12, "text": "This is the law of the temple: All its surrounding territory on top of the mountain \u24dc will be especially holy. Yes, this is the law of the temple.", "comment": "\u24dc Ezk 40:2"}, {"pk": 4049400, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 43, "verse": 13, "text": "\u201cThese are the measurements of the altar \u24dd in units of length (each unit being the standard length plus three inches): [5] \u24d0 The gutter is 21 inches [6] deep and 21 inches wide, with a rim of nine inches [7] around its edge. This is the base [8] of the altar.", "comment": "[7] Lit one span
\u24dd Ex 27:1-8; 2Ch 4:1
[5] Lit in cubits (a cubit being a cubit plus a handbreadth)
\u24d0 Ezk 40:5
[6] Lit one cubit, also in vv. 14,17
[8] LXX reads height"}, {"pk": 4049401, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 43, "verse": 14, "text": "The distance from the gutter on the ground to the lower ledge is 3\u00bd feet, [9] and the width of the ledge is 21 inches. There are 7 feet [10] from the small ledge to the large ledge, whose width is also 21 inches.", "comment": "[9] Lit two cubits
[10] Lit four cubits, also in v. 15"}, {"pk": 4049402, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 43, "verse": 15, "text": "The altar hearth [11] is 7 feet high, and four horns \u24d1 project upward from the hearth.", "comment": "[11] Hb obscure
\u24d1 Ex 27:2; Lv 9:9; 1Kg 1:50; Ps 118:27"}, {"pk": 4049403, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 43, "verse": 16, "text": "The hearth is square, 21 feet [12] long by 21 feet wide. \u24d2", "comment": "[12] Lit 12 cubits
\u24d2 Ex 27:1"}, {"pk": 4049404, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 43, "verse": 17, "text": "The ledge is 24\u00bd feet [13] long by 24\u00bd feet wide, with four equal sides. \u24d3 The rim all around it is 10\u00bd inches, [14] and its gutter is 21 inches all around it. The altar\u2019s steps face east.\u201d \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d3 Ex 20:26
\u24d4 Ezk 40:6
[13] Lit 14 cubits
[14] Lit one-half cubit"}, {"pk": 4049405, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 43, "verse": 18, "text": "Then he said to me: \u201cSon of man, \u24d5 this is what the Lord GOD says: These are the statutes for the altar on the day it is constructed, so that burnt offerings \u24d6 may be sacrificed on it and blood may be splattered on it: \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d5 Ezk 2:1
\u24d7 Lv 1:5,11; Heb 9:21-22
\u24d6 Ex 40:29"}, {"pk": 4049406, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 43, "verse": 19, "text": "You are to give a bull from the herd \u24d8 as a sin offering \u24d9 to the Levitical priests who are from the offspring of Zadok, \u24da who approach me in order to serve me.\u201d \u24db This is the declaration of the Lord GOD.", "comment": "\u24db Nm 16:5
\u24d9 Ezk 45:19; Heb 7:27
\u24da 1Kg 2:35; Ezk 40:46
\u24d8 Lv 4:3"}, {"pk": 4049407, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 43, "verse": 20, "text": "\u201cYou are to take some of its blood and apply it to the four horns \u24dc of the altar, the four corners of the ledge, and all around the rim. In this way you will purify the altar and make atonement for it. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Lv 16:19
\u24dc Lv 8:15; 9:9"}, {"pk": 4049408, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 43, "verse": 21, "text": "Then you are to take away the bull for the sin offering, and it must be burned outside the sanctuary in the place appointed for the temple. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Ex 29:14; Lv 4:12; Heb 13:11"}, {"pk": 4049409, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 43, "verse": 22, "text": "\u201cOn the second day you are to present an unblemished male goat as a sin offering. They will purify the altar just as they did with the bull."}, {"pk": 4049410, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 43, "verse": 23, "text": "When you have finished the purification, you are to present a young, unblemished bull \u24d1 and an unblemished ram from the flock. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Ex 29:1
\u24d1 Ex 29:1,10; Ezk 45:18"}, {"pk": 4049411, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 43, "verse": 24, "text": "You are to present them before the LORD; the priests will throw salt on them and sacrifice them as a burnt offering to the LORD. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Lv 2:13; Nm 18:19; Mk 9:49-50; Col 4:6"}, {"pk": 4049412, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 43, "verse": 25, "text": "You will offer a goat for a sin offering each day for seven days. \u24d4 A young bull and a ram from the flock, both unblemished, are also to be offered.", "comment": "\u24d4 Ex 29:35-37; Lv 8:33"}, {"pk": 4049413, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 43, "verse": 26, "text": "For seven days the priests are to make atonement for the altar and cleanse it. In this way they will consecrate it [15]", "comment": "[15] Lit will fill its hands"}, {"pk": 4049414, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 43, "verse": 27, "text": "and complete the days of purification. Then on the eighth day \u24d5 and afterward, the priests will offer your burnt offerings and fellowship offerings on the altar, and I will accept you.\u201d \u24d6 This is the declaration of the Lord GOD.", "comment": "\u24d6 Ezk 20:40
\u24d5 Lv 9:1"}, {"pk": 4049415, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 44, "verse": 1, "text": "The man then brought me back toward the sanctuary\u2019s outer gate that faced east, and it was closed."}, {"pk": 4049416, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 44, "verse": 2, "text": "The LORD said to me: \u201cThis gate will remain closed. It will not be opened, and no one will enter through it, because the LORD, the God of Israel, has entered through it. \u24d7 Therefore it will remain closed.", "comment": "\u24d7 Ezk 43:2-4"}, {"pk": 4049417, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 44, "verse": 3, "text": "The prince himself will sit in the gate to eat a meal before the LORD. \u24d8 He is to enter by way of the portico \u24d9 of the gate and go out the same way.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d8 Gn 31:54; Ex 24:9-11
\u24d9 Ezk 46:2,8-10"}, {"pk": 4049418, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 44, "verse": 4, "text": "Then the man brought me by way of the north gate to the front of the temple. I looked, and the glory of the LORD filled his temple. \u24da And I fell facedown. \u24db", "comment": "\u24da Is 6:3; Ezk 3:23; 43:5
\u24db Ezk 1:28; 43:3"}, {"pk": 4049419, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 44, "verse": 5, "text": "The LORD said to me: \u201cSon of man, pay attention; \u24dc look with your eyes and listen with your ears to everything I tell you about all the statutes and laws of the LORD\u2019s temple. \u24dd Take careful note of the entrance of the temple along with all the exits of the sanctuary.", "comment": "\u24dd Dt 12:32; Ezk 43:10-11
\u24dc Dt 32:46; Ezk 40:4"}, {"pk": 4049420, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 44, "verse": 6, "text": "\u201cSay to the rebellious people, \u24d0 the house of Israel, \u2018This is what the Lord GOD says: I have had enough \u24d1 of all your detestable practices, house of Israel.", "comment": "\u24d0 Ezk 2:5-7; 3:9
\u24d1 Ezk 45:9; 1Pt 4:3"}, {"pk": 4049421, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 44, "verse": 7, "text": "When you brought in foreigners, \u24d2 uncircumcised in both heart and flesh, \u24d3 to occupy my sanctuary, you defiled my temple while you offered my food\u2009\u2014\u2009the fat and the blood. You [1] broke my covenant by all your detestable practices.", "comment": "\u24d2 Lv 22:25
[1] LXX, Syr, Vg; MT reads They
\u24d3 Lv 26:41; Dt 10:16; Jr 4:4; 9:26"}, {"pk": 4049422, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 44, "verse": 8, "text": "You have not kept charge of my holy things \u24d4 but have appointed others to keep charge of my sanctuary for you.\u2019", "comment": "\u24d4 Lv 22:2; Nm 18:7"}, {"pk": 4049423, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 44, "verse": 9, "text": "\u201cThis is what the Lord GOD says: No foreigner, uncircumcised in heart and flesh, may enter my sanctuary, not even a foreigner who is among the Israelites."}, {"pk": 4049424, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 44, "verse": 10, "text": "Surely the Levites who wandered away from me when Israel went astray, and who strayed from me after their idols, \u24d5 will bear the consequences of their iniquity. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Nm 18:23
\u24d5 2Kg 23:8-9"}, {"pk": 4049425, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 44, "verse": 11, "text": "Yet they will occupy my sanctuary, serving as guards at the temple gates \u24d7 and ministering at the temple. They will slaughter the burnt offerings \u24d8 and other sacrifices for the people and will stand before them to serve them. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Nm 16:9
\u24d7 1Ch 26:1-19
\u24d8 2Ch 29:34; 30:17"}, {"pk": 4049426, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 44, "verse": 12, "text": "Because they ministered to the house of Israel before their idols and became a sinful stumbling block to them, therefore I swore an oath [2] against them\u201d \u24da \u2009\u2014\u2009this is the declaration of the Lord GOD \u2009\u2014\u2009\u201cthat they would bear the consequences of their iniquity.", "comment": "\u24da Ps 106:26
[2] Lit I lifted my hand"}, {"pk": 4049427, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 44, "verse": 13, "text": "They must not approach me to serve me as priests \u24db or come near any of my holy things or the most holy things. They will bear their disgrace and the consequences of the detestable acts they committed.", "comment": "\u24db 2Kg 23:9"}, {"pk": 4049428, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 44, "verse": 14, "text": "Yet I will make them responsible for the duties of the temple \u24dc \u2009\u2014\u2009for all its work and everything done in it.", "comment": "\u24dc Nm 18:4; 1Ch 23:28-32"}, {"pk": 4049429, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 44, "verse": 15, "text": "\u201cBut the Levitical priests descended from Zadok, \u24dd who kept charge of my sanctuary when the Israelites went astray from me, will approach me to serve me. They will stand before me to offer me fat and blood.\u201d This is the declaration of the Lord GOD.", "comment": "\u24dd Ezk 40:46"}, {"pk": 4049430, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 44, "verse": 16, "text": "\u201cThey are the ones who may enter my sanctuary \u24d0 and approach my table to serve me. \u24d1 They will keep my mandate.", "comment": "\u24d1 Ezk 41:22
\u24d0 Nm 18:5,7-8"}, {"pk": 4049431, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 44, "verse": 17, "text": "When they enter the gates of the inner court they are to wear linen garments; \u24d2 they must not have on them anything made of wool when they minister at the gates of the inner court and within it.", "comment": "\u24d2 Ex 28:42-43; 39:27-29"}, {"pk": 4049432, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 44, "verse": 18, "text": "They are to wear linen turbans on their heads and linen undergarments around their waists. \u24d3 They are not to put on anything that makes them sweat.", "comment": "\u24d3 Ex 28:40"}, {"pk": 4049433, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 44, "verse": 19, "text": "Before they go out to the outer court, [3] to the people, they must take off the clothes they have been ministering in, leave them in the holy chambers, and dress in other clothes \u24d4 so that they do not transmit holiness to the people through their clothes. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d4 Ezk 42:14
[3] Some Hb mss, LXX, Syr, Vg; other Hb mss read court, to the outer court
\u24d5 Lv 6:27"}, {"pk": 4049434, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 44, "verse": 20, "text": "\u201cThey may not shave their heads \u24d6 or let their hair grow long, \u24d7 but are to carefully trim their hair.", "comment": "\u24d6 Lv 21:5
\u24d7 Nm 6:5"}, {"pk": 4049435, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 44, "verse": 21, "text": "No priest may drink wine before he enters the inner court. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Lv 10:9"}, {"pk": 4049436, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 44, "verse": 22, "text": "He is not to marry a widow or a divorced woman, but may marry only a virgin from the offspring of the house of Israel, \u24d9 or a widow who is the widow of a priest.", "comment": "\u24d9 Lv 21:7,13-14"}, {"pk": 4049437, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 44, "verse": 23, "text": "They are to teach my people the difference between the holy and the common, and explain to them the difference between the clean and the unclean. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Lv 10:10; Ezk 22:26"}, {"pk": 4049438, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 44, "verse": 24, "text": "\u201cIn a dispute, they will officiate as judges and decide the case according to my ordinances. \u24db They are to observe my laws and statutes regarding all my appointed festivals, and keep my Sabbaths holy. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24db Dt 17:8-9; 2Ch 19:8
\u24dc Ezk 20:20; 22:26"}, {"pk": 4049439, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 44, "verse": 25, "text": "A priest may not come near a dead person so that he becomes defiled. \u24dd However, he may defile himself for a father, a mother, a son, a daughter, a brother, or an unmarried sister.", "comment": "\u24dd Lv 21:1-4"}, {"pk": 4049440, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 44, "verse": 26, "text": "After he is cleansed, he is to count off seven days for himself. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Nm 19:11-19"}, {"pk": 4049441, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 44, "verse": 27, "text": "On the day he goes into the sanctuary, into the inner court \u24d1 to minister in the sanctuary, he is to present his sin offering.\u201d This is the declaration of the Lord GOD.", "comment": "\u24d1 Lv 5:3,6"}, {"pk": 4049442, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 44, "verse": 28, "text": "\u201cThis will be their inheritance: I am their inheritance. \u24d2 You are to give them no possession in Israel: I am their possession.", "comment": "\u24d2 Nm 18:20; Dt 18:2; Jos 13:33"}, {"pk": 4049443, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 44, "verse": 29, "text": "They will eat the grain offering, the sin offering, \u24d3 and the guilt offering. Everything in Israel that is permanently dedicated to the LORD will belong to them. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Lv 27:21,28
\u24d3 Nm 18:9,14; Jos 13:14"}, {"pk": 4049444, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 44, "verse": 30, "text": "The best of all the firstfruits of every kind and contribution of every kind from all your gifts will belong to the priests. \u24d5 You are to give your first batch of dough to the priest \u24d6 so that a blessing may rest on your homes. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 Nm 15:20-21
\u24d7 Mal 3:10
\u24d5 Nm 18:8-13; Neh 10:35-37"}, {"pk": 4049445, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 44, "verse": 31, "text": "The priests may not eat any bird or animal that died naturally or was mauled by wild beasts. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Lv 22:8"}, {"pk": 4049446, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 45, "verse": 1, "text": "\u201cWhen you divide the land by lot as an inheritance, \u24d9 set aside a donation to the LORD, a holy portion of the land, \u24da 8\u2153 miles [1] long and 6\u2154 miles [2] wide. This entire region will be holy.", "comment": "\u24da Ezk 48:8-9
[2] LXX reads 20,000 cubits; MT reads 10,000 cubits
\u24d9 Ezk 47:21; 48:29
[1] Lit 25,000 cubits, also in vv. 3,5,6"}, {"pk": 4049447, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 45, "verse": 2, "text": "In this area there will be a square section [3] for the sanctuary, 875 by 875 feet, [4] \u24db with 87\u00bd feet [5] of open space all around it.", "comment": "[4] Lit 500 by 500 cubits
[5] Lit 50 cubits
[3] Lit square all around
\u24db Ezk 42:20"}, {"pk": 4049448, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 45, "verse": 3, "text": "From this holy portion, [6] you will measure off an area 8\u2153 miles long and 3\u2153 miles [7] wide, in which the sanctuary, the most holy place, \u24dc will stand. [8]", "comment": "[7] Lit 10,000 cubits, also in v. 5
[6] Lit this measured portion
\u24dc Ezk 43:12
[8] Lit be"}, {"pk": 4049449, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 45, "verse": 4, "text": "It will be a holy area of the land to be used by the priests who minister in the sanctuary, who approach to serve the LORD. \u24dd It will be a place for their houses, as well as a holy area for the sanctuary.", "comment": "\u24dd Ezk 48:10-11"}, {"pk": 4049450, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 45, "verse": 5, "text": "There will be another area 8\u2153 miles long and 3\u2153 miles wide for the Levites who minister in the temple; \u24d0 it will be their possession for towns to live in. [9]", "comment": "\u24d0 Ezk 48:13
[9] LXX; MT, Syr, Tg, Vg read possession\u2009\u2014\u200920 chambers"}, {"pk": 4049451, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 45, "verse": 6, "text": "\u201cAs the property of the city, set aside an area 1\u2154 miles [10] wide and 8\u2153 miles long, adjacent to the holy donation of land. \u24d1 It will be for the whole house of Israel.", "comment": "\u24d1 Ezk 48:15-18
[10] Lit 5,000 cubits"}, {"pk": 4049452, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 45, "verse": 7, "text": "And the prince will have the area on each side of the holy donation of land and the city\u2019s property, adjacent to the holy donation and the city\u2019s property, stretching to the west on the west side and to the east on the east side. \u24d2 Its length will correspond to one of the tribal portions from the western boundary to the eastern boundary.", "comment": "\u24d2 Ezk 48:21"}, {"pk": 4049453, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 45, "verse": 8, "text": "This will be his land as a possession in Israel. My princes will no longer oppress my people \u24d3 but give the rest of the land to the house of Israel according to their tribes.", "comment": "\u24d3 Ezk 19:7; 22:27"}, {"pk": 4049454, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 45, "verse": 9, "text": "\u201cThis is what the Lord GOD says: You have gone too far, [11] \u24d4 princes of Israel! Put away violence and oppression and do what is just and right. \u24d5 Put an end to your evictions of my people.\u201d This is the declaration of the Lord GOD.", "comment": "[11] Lit Enough of you
\u24d5 Jr 22:3
\u24d4 Ezk 44:6"}, {"pk": 4049455, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 45, "verse": 10, "text": "\u201cYou are to have honest scales, an honest dry measure, [12] and an honest liquid measure. [13] \u24d6", "comment": "[12] Lit an honest ephah
\u24d6 Lv 19:36; Dt 25:15
[13] Lit and an honest bath"}, {"pk": 4049456, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 45, "verse": 11, "text": "The dry measure [14] and the liquid measure [15] will be uniform, with the liquid measure containing 5\u00bd gallons [16] and the dry measure holding half a bushel. [17] Their measurement will be a tenth of the standard larger capacity measure. [18]", "comment": "[18] Lit be based on the homer
[16] Lit one-tenth of a homer
[17] Lit one-tenth of a homer
[14] Lit The ephah
[15] Lit the bath"}, {"pk": 4049457, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 45, "verse": 12, "text": "The shekel [19] will weigh twenty gerahs. \u24d7 Your mina will equal sixty shekels.", "comment": "\u24d7 Ex 30:13; Lv 27:25
[19] A shekel is about two-fifths of an ounce of silver"}, {"pk": 4049458, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 45, "verse": 13, "text": "\u201cThis is the contribution you are to offer: Three quarts [20] from five bushels [21] of wheat and [22] three quarts from five bushels of barley.", "comment": "[22] LXX, Vg; MT reads and you are to give
[20] Lit One-sixth of an ephah
[21] Lit a homer"}, {"pk": 4049459, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 45, "verse": 14, "text": "The quota of oil in liquid measures [23] will be one percent of every [24] cor. The cor equals ten liquid measures or one standard larger capacity measure, [25] since ten liquid measures equal one standard larger capacity measure.", "comment": "[25] Lit 10 baths, a homer
[23] Lit oil, the bath, the oil
[24] Lit be a tenth of the bath from the"}, {"pk": 4049460, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 45, "verse": 15, "text": "And the quota from the flock is one animal out of every two hundred from the well-watered pastures of Israel. These are for the grain offerings, burnt offerings, and fellowship offerings, to make atonement for the people.\u201d \u24d8 This is the declaration of the Lord GOD.", "comment": "\u24d8 Lv 1:4; 6:30"}, {"pk": 4049461, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 45, "verse": 16, "text": "\u201cAll the people of the land must take part in this contribution for the prince in Israel."}, {"pk": 4049462, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 45, "verse": 17, "text": "Then the burnt offerings, grain offerings, and drink offerings for the festivals, New Moons, and Sabbaths\u2009\u2014\u2009for all the appointed times of the house of Israel\u2009\u2014\u2009will be the prince\u2019s responsibility. He will provide the sin offerings, grain offerings, burnt offerings, and fellowship offerings to make atonement on behalf of the house of Israel."}, {"pk": 4049463, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 45, "verse": 18, "text": "\u201cThis is what the Lord GOD says: In the first month, on the first day of the month, you are to take a young, unblemished bull and purify the sanctuary."}, {"pk": 4049464, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 45, "verse": 19, "text": "The priest is to take some of the blood from the sin offering and apply it to the temple doorposts, the four corners of the altar\u2019s ledge, and the doorposts of the gate of the inner court. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Ezk 43:20"}, {"pk": 4049465, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 45, "verse": 20, "text": "You are to do the same thing on the seventh day of the month for everyone who sins unintentionally or through ignorance. \u24da In this way you will make atonement for the temple.", "comment": "\u24da Lv 4:2; 5:17"}, {"pk": 4049466, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 45, "verse": 21, "text": "\u201cIn the first month, on the fourteenth day of the month, you are to celebrate the Passover, a festival of seven days during which unleavened bread will be eaten. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Ex 12:18; Lv 23:4-8; Nm 28:16-17; Dt 16:1"}, {"pk": 4049467, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 45, "verse": 22, "text": "On that day the prince will provide a bull as a sin offering on behalf of himself and all the people of the land."}, {"pk": 4049468, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 45, "verse": 23, "text": "During the seven days of the festival, he will provide seven bulls and seven rams without blemish as a burnt offering to the LORD on each of the seven days, along with a male goat each day for a sin offering."}, {"pk": 4049469, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 45, "verse": 24, "text": "He will also provide a grain offering of half a bushel [26] per bull and half a bushel per ram, along with a gallon [27] of oil for every half bushel.", "comment": "[26] Lit an ephah
[27] Lit a hin"}, {"pk": 4049470, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 45, "verse": 25, "text": "At the festival that begins on the fifteenth day of the seventh month, [28] \u24dc he will provide the same things for seven days\u2009\u2014\u2009the same sin offerings, burnt offerings, grain offerings, and oil.", "comment": "\u24dc Lv 23:33-43; Dt 16:13-15
[28] = the Festival of Shelters"}, {"pk": 4049471, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 46, "verse": 1, "text": "\u201cThis is what the Lord GOD says: The gate of the inner court that faces east is to be closed during the six days of work, but it will be opened on the Sabbath day \u24dd and opened on the day of the New Moon.", "comment": "\u24dd Ex 20:9-10"}, {"pk": 4049472, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 46, "verse": 2, "text": "The prince should enter from the outside by way of the gate\u2019s portico and stand at the gate\u2019s doorpost while the priests sacrifice his burnt offerings and fellowship offerings. He will bow in worship at the gate\u2019s threshold and then depart, but the gate is not to be closed until evening."}, {"pk": 4049473, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 46, "verse": 3, "text": "The people of the land will also bow in worship before the LORD at the entrance of that gate on the Sabbaths and New Moons."}, {"pk": 4049474, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 46, "verse": 4, "text": "\u201cThe burnt offering that the prince presents to the LORD \u24d0 on the Sabbath day is to be six unblemished lambs \u24d1 and an unblemished ram.", "comment": "\u24d1 Nm 28:9
\u24d0 Ezk 45:17"}, {"pk": 4049475, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 46, "verse": 5, "text": "The grain offering will be half a bushel [1] with the ram, \u24d2 and the grain offering with the lambs will be whatever he wants to give, as well as a gallon [2] of oil for every half bushel.", "comment": "\u24d2 Nm 28:12; Ezk 45:24
[2] Lit a hin, also in vv. 7,11
[1] Lit an ephah, also in vv. 7,11"}, {"pk": 4049476, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 46, "verse": 6, "text": "On the day of the New Moon, the burnt offering is to be a young, unblemished bull, as well as six lambs and a ram without blemish."}, {"pk": 4049477, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 46, "verse": 7, "text": "He will provide a grain offering of half a bushel with the bull, half a bushel with the ram, and whatever he can afford with the lambs, together with a gallon of oil for every half bushel."}, {"pk": 4049478, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 46, "verse": 8, "text": "When the prince enters, \u24d3 he is to go in by way of the gate\u2019s portico and go out the same way.", "comment": "\u24d3 Ezk 44:3"}, {"pk": 4049479, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 46, "verse": 9, "text": "\u201cWhen the people of the land come before the LORD at the appointed times, [3] \u24d4 whoever enters by way of the north gate to worship is to go out by way of the south gate, and whoever enters by way of the south gate is to go out by way of the north gate. No one may return through the gate by which he entered, but is to go out by the opposite gate.", "comment": "\u24d4 Ex 23:14-17
[3] Or the festivals"}, {"pk": 4049480, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 46, "verse": 10, "text": "When the people enter, the prince will enter with them, and when they leave, he will leave."}, {"pk": 4049481, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 46, "verse": 11, "text": "At the festivals and appointed times, the grain offering will be half a bushel with the bull, half a bushel with the ram, and whatever he wants to give with the lambs, along with a gallon of oil for every half bushel."}, {"pk": 4049482, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 46, "verse": 12, "text": "\u201cWhen the prince makes a freewill offering, whether a burnt offering or a fellowship offering as a freewill offering to the LORD, \u24d5 the gate that faces east is to be opened for him. He is to offer his burnt offering or fellowship offering just as he does on the Sabbath day. Then he will go out, and the gate is to be closed after he leaves.", "comment": "\u24d5 Lv 23:38"}, {"pk": 4049483, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 46, "verse": 13, "text": "\u201cYou are to offer an unblemished year-old male lamb as a daily burnt offering to the LORD; you will offer it every morning. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Ex 29:38"}, {"pk": 4049484, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 46, "verse": 14, "text": "You are also to prepare a grain offering every morning along with it: three quarts, [4] with one-third of a gallon [5] of oil to moisten the fine flour\u2009\u2014\u2009a grain offering to the LORD. This is a permanent statute to be observed regularly.", "comment": "[5] Lit one-third of a hin
[4] Lit one-sixth of an ephah"}, {"pk": 4049485, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 46, "verse": 15, "text": "They will offer the lamb, the grain offering, and the oil every morning as a regular burnt offering."}, {"pk": 4049486, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 46, "verse": 16, "text": "\u201cThis is what the Lord GOD says: If the prince gives a gift to each of his sons as their inheritance, it will belong to his sons. It will become their property by inheritance."}, {"pk": 4049487, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 46, "verse": 17, "text": "But if he gives a gift from his inheritance to one of his servants, it will belong to that servant until the year of freedom, \u24d7 when it will revert to the prince. His inheritance belongs only to his sons; it is theirs.", "comment": "\u24d7 Lv 25:10"}, {"pk": 4049488, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 46, "verse": 18, "text": "The prince must not take any of the people\u2019s inheritance, evicting them from their property. \u24d8 He is to provide an inheritance for his sons from his own property, so that none of my people will be displaced from his own property.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d8 Ezk 45:8-9"}, {"pk": 4049489, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 46, "verse": 19, "text": "Then he brought me through the entrance \u24d9 that was at the side of the gate, into the priests\u2019 holy chambers, which faced north. I saw a place there at the far western end.", "comment": "\u24d9 Ezk 42:9"}, {"pk": 4049490, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 46, "verse": 20, "text": "He said to me, \u201cThis is the place where the priests will boil the guilt offering and the sin offering, \u24da and where they will bake the grain offering, \u24db so that they do not bring them into the outer court and transmit holiness to the people.\u201d", "comment": "\u24db Lv 2:4-7
\u24da 2Ch 35:13; Ezk 44:29"}, {"pk": 4049491, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 46, "verse": 21, "text": "Next he brought me into the outer court and led me past its four corners. There was a separate court in each of its corners."}, {"pk": 4049492, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 46, "verse": 22, "text": "In the four corners of the outer court there were enclosed [6] courts, 70 feet [7] long by 52\u00bd feet [8] wide. All four corner areas had the same dimensions.", "comment": "[7] Lit 40 cubits
[6] Hb obscure
[8] Lit 30 cubits"}, {"pk": 4049493, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 46, "verse": 23, "text": "There was a stone wall [9] around the inside of them, around the four of them, with ovens built at the base of the walls on all sides.", "comment": "[9] Or a row"}, {"pk": 4049494, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 46, "verse": 24, "text": "He said to me: \u201cThese are the kitchens where those who minister at the temple will cook the people\u2019s sacrifices.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4049495, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 47, "verse": 1, "text": "Then he brought me back to the entrance of the temple and there was water flowing from under the threshold of the temple toward the east, for the temple faced east. The water was coming down from under the south side of the threshold of the temple, south of the altar. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 46:4; Zch 14:8; Rv 22:1"}, {"pk": 4049496, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 47, "verse": 2, "text": "Next he brought me out by way of the north gate and led me around the outside to the outer gate that faced east; there the water was trickling from the south side."}, {"pk": 4049497, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 47, "verse": 3, "text": "As the man went out east with a measuring line in his hand, \u24dd he measured off a third of a mile [1] and led me through the water. It came up to my ankles.", "comment": "[1] Lit 1,000 cubits, also in vv. 4,5
\u24dd Ezk 40:3"}, {"pk": 4049498, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 47, "verse": 4, "text": "Then he measured off a third of a mile and led me through the water. It came up to my knees. He measured off another third of a mile and led me through the water. It came up to my waist."}, {"pk": 4049499, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 47, "verse": 5, "text": "Again he measured off a third of a mile, and it was a river that I could not cross on foot. For the water had risen; it was deep enough to swim in, a river that could not be crossed on foot."}, {"pk": 4049500, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 47, "verse": 6, "text": "He asked me, \u201cDo you see this, son of man?\u201d Then he led me back to the bank of the river."}, {"pk": 4049501, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 47, "verse": 7, "text": "When I had returned, I saw a very large number of trees along both sides of the riverbank. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Rv 22:2"}, {"pk": 4049502, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 47, "verse": 8, "text": "He said to me, \u201cThis water flows out to the eastern region and goes down to the Arabah. When it enters the sea, the sea of foul water, [2] [3] the water of the sea becomes fresh. \u24d1", "comment": "[3] = the Dead Sea
\u24d1 Ex 15:26; 2Kg 2:21
[2] Or enters the sea, being brought out to the sea; Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4049503, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 47, "verse": 9, "text": "Every kind of living creature that swarms will live wherever the river flows, [4] and there will be a huge number of fish because this water goes there. Since the water will become fresh, there will be life everywhere the river goes.", "comment": "[4] LXX, Vg; MT reads the two rivers flow"}, {"pk": 4049504, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 47, "verse": 10, "text": "Fishermen will stand beside it from En-gedi to En-eglaim. [5] These will become places where nets are spread out to dry. Their fish will consist of many different kinds, like the fish of the Mediterranean Sea. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Nm 34:3; Ezk 48:28
[5] Two springs near the Dead Sea"}, {"pk": 4049505, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 47, "verse": 11, "text": "Yet its swamps and marshes will not be healed; they will be left for salt."}, {"pk": 4049506, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 47, "verse": 12, "text": "All kinds of trees providing food will grow along both banks of the river. Their leaves will not wither, and their fruit will not fail. \u24d3 Each month they will bear fresh fruit because the water comes from the sanctuary. Their fruit will be used for food and their leaves for medicine.\u201d \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 1:3
\u24d4 Rv 22:2"}, {"pk": 4049507, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 47, "verse": 13, "text": "This is what the Lord GOD says: \u201cThis is [6] the border you will use to divide the land \u24d5 as an inheritance for the twelve tribes of Israel. Joseph will receive two shares. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Gn 48:15-16
[6] Tg, Vg; Syr reads The valley of
\u24d5 Nm 34:2-12"}, {"pk": 4049508, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 47, "verse": 14, "text": "You will inherit it in equal portions, since I swore [7] to give it to your ancestors. \u24d7 So this land will fall to you as an inheritance.", "comment": "\u24d7 Dt 1:8; Ezk 20:6
[7] Lit lifted my hand"}, {"pk": 4049509, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 47, "verse": 15, "text": "This is to be the border of the land: On the north side \u24d8 it will extend from the Mediterranean Sea by way of Hethlon and Lebo-hamath to Zedad, [8]", "comment": "[8] LXX; MT reads and Lebo to Zedad, Hamath; Ezk 48:1
\u24d8 Nm 34:7-9; Ezk 48:1"}, {"pk": 4049510, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 47, "verse": 16, "text": "Berothah, and Sibraim (which is between the border of Damascus and the border of Hamath), as far as Hazer-hatticon, which is on the border of Hauran."}, {"pk": 4049511, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 47, "verse": 17, "text": "So the border will run from the sea to Hazar-enon at the border \u24d9 of Damascus, with the territory of Hamath to the north. This will be the northern side.", "comment": "\u24d9 Nm 34:9"}, {"pk": 4049512, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 47, "verse": 18, "text": "On the east side it will run between Hauran and Damascus, along the Jordan between Gilead and the land of Israel; you will measure from the northern border to the eastern sea. [9] This will be the eastern side.", "comment": "[9] = the Dead Sea"}, {"pk": 4049513, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 47, "verse": 19, "text": "On the south side it will run from Tamar to the Waters of Meribath-kadesh, [10] and on to the Brook of Egypt \u24da as far as the Mediterranean Sea. \u24db This will be the southern side.", "comment": "\u24db Ezk 48:28
[10] = Kadesh-barnea
\u24da Nm 34:5; 1Kg 8:65; Is 27:12"}, {"pk": 4049514, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 47, "verse": 20, "text": "On the west side the Mediterranean Sea will be the border, from the southern border up to a point opposite Lebo-hamath. This will be the western side."}, {"pk": 4049515, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 47, "verse": 21, "text": "\u201cYou are to divide this land among yourselves according to the tribes of Israel. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Ezk 45:1"}, {"pk": 4049516, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 47, "verse": 22, "text": "You will allot it as an inheritance for yourselves and for the aliens residing among you, \u24dd who have fathered children among you. You will treat them [11] like native-born Israelites; along with you, they will be allotted an inheritance among the tribes of Israel.", "comment": "[11] Lit They will be to you
\u24dd Ac 11:18; 15:9; Eph 2:12-14; 3:6; Col 3:11"}, {"pk": 4049517, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 47, "verse": 23, "text": "In whatever tribe the alien resides, you will assign his inheritance there.\u201d This is the declaration of the Lord GOD."}, {"pk": 4049518, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 48, "verse": 1, "text": "\u201cNow these are the names of the tribes: From the northern end, along the road of Hethlon, to Lebo-hamath as far as Hazar-enon, at the northern border of Damascus, alongside Hamath and extending from the eastern side to the sea, will be Dan\u2009\u2014\u2009one portion.
"}, {"pk": 4049519, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 48, "verse": 2, "text": "Next to the territory of Dan, from the east side to the west, will be Asher\u2009\u2014\u2009one portion.
"}, {"pk": 4049520, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 48, "verse": 3, "text": "Next to the territory of Asher, from the east side to the west, will be Naphtali\u2009\u2014\u2009one portion.
"}, {"pk": 4049521, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 48, "verse": 4, "text": "Next to the territory of Naphtali, from the east side to the west, will be Manasseh\u2009\u2014\u2009one portion.
"}, {"pk": 4049522, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 48, "verse": 5, "text": "Next to the territory of Manasseh, from the east side to the west, will be Ephraim\u2009\u2014\u2009one portion.
"}, {"pk": 4049523, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 48, "verse": 6, "text": "Next to the territory of Ephraim, from the east side to the west, will be Reuben\u2009\u2014\u2009one portion.
"}, {"pk": 4049524, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 48, "verse": 7, "text": "Next to the territory of Reuben, from the east side to the west, will be Judah\u2009\u2014\u2009one portion.
"}, {"pk": 4049525, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 48, "verse": 8, "text": "\u201cNext to the territory of Judah, from the east side to the west, will be the portion you donate to the LORD, 8\u2153 miles [1] wide, and as long as one of the tribal portions from the east side to the west. \u24d0 The sanctuary will be in the middle of it.", "comment": "\u24d0 Ezk 45:1-5
[1] Lit 25,000 cubits, also in vv. 9,\u200b10,\u200b13,\u200b15,\u200b20,\u200b21"}, {"pk": 4049526, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 48, "verse": 9, "text": "\u201cThe special portion you donate to the LORD will be 8\u2153 miles long and 3\u2153 miles [2] wide.", "comment": "[2] Lit 10,000 cubits, also in vv. 10,13,18"}, {"pk": 4049527, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 48, "verse": 10, "text": "This holy donation will be set apart for the priests alone. It will be 8\u2153 miles long on the northern side, 3\u2153 miles wide on the western side, 3\u2153 miles wide on the eastern side, and 8\u2153 miles long on the southern side. The LORD\u2019s sanctuary will be in the middle of it."}, {"pk": 4049528, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 48, "verse": 11, "text": "It is for the consecrated priests, the sons of Zadok, who kept my charge \u24d1 and did not go astray as the Levites did when the Israelites went astray.", "comment": "\u24d1 Ezk 44:10,15"}, {"pk": 4049529, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 48, "verse": 12, "text": "It will be a special donation for them out of the holy donation of the land, a most holy place adjacent to the territory of the Levites."}, {"pk": 4049530, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 48, "verse": 13, "text": "\u201cNext to the territory of the priests, the Levites will have an area 8\u2153 miles long and 3\u2153 miles wide. The total length will be 8\u2153 miles and the width 3\u2153 miles. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Ezk 45:1"}, {"pk": 4049531, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 48, "verse": 14, "text": "They must not sell or exchange any of it, and they must not transfer this choice part of the land, for it is holy to the LORD. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Lv 25:34; 27:28"}, {"pk": 4049532, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 48, "verse": 15, "text": "\u201cThe remaining area, 1\u2154 miles [3] wide and 8\u2153 miles long, will be for common use by the city, \u24d4 for both residential and open space. The city will be in the middle of it.", "comment": "[3] Lit 5,000 cubits
\u24d4 Ezk 45:6"}, {"pk": 4049533, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 48, "verse": 16, "text": "These are the city\u2019s measurements: 1\u00bd miles [4] on the north side; 1\u00bd miles on the south side; 1\u00bd miles on the east side; and 1\u00bd miles on the west side.
", "comment": "[4] Lit 4,500 cubits, also in vv. 30,32,33,34"}, {"pk": 4049534, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 48, "verse": 17, "text": "The city\u2019s open space will extend: 425 feet [5] to the north, 425 feet to the south, 425 feet to the east, and 425 feet to the west.
", "comment": "[5] Lit 250 cubits"}, {"pk": 4049535, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 48, "verse": 18, "text": "\u201cThe remainder of the length alongside the holy donation will be 3\u2153 miles to the east and 3\u2153 miles to the west. It will run alongside the holy donation. Its produce will be food for the workers of the city."}, {"pk": 4049536, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 48, "verse": 19, "text": "The city\u2019s workers from all the tribes of Israel will cultivate it. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Ezk 45:6"}, {"pk": 4049537, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 48, "verse": 20, "text": "The entire donation will be 8\u2153 miles by 8\u2153 miles; you are to set apart the holy donation along with the city property as a square area."}, {"pk": 4049538, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 48, "verse": 21, "text": "\u201cThe remaining area on both sides of the holy donation and the city property will belong to the prince. \u24d6 He will own the land adjacent to the tribal portions, next to the 8\u2153 miles of the donation as far as the eastern border and [6] next to the 8\u2153 miles of the donation as far as the western border. The holy donation and the sanctuary of the temple will be in the middle of it.", "comment": "[6] Lit border, and to the west,
\u24d6 Ezk 34:24; 45:7"}, {"pk": 4049539, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 48, "verse": 22, "text": "Except for the Levitical property and the city property in the middle of the area belonging to the prince, the area between the territory of Judah and that of Benjamin will belong to the prince. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Jos 18:21-28"}, {"pk": 4049540, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 48, "verse": 23, "text": "\u201cAs for the rest of the tribes: From the east side to the west, will be Benjamin\u2009\u2014\u2009one portion.
"}, {"pk": 4049541, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 48, "verse": 24, "text": "Next to the territory of Benjamin, from the east side to the west, will be Simeon\u2009\u2014\u2009one portion.
"}, {"pk": 4049542, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 48, "verse": 25, "text": "Next to the territory of Simeon, from the east side to the west, will be Issachar\u2009\u2014\u2009one portion.
"}, {"pk": 4049543, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 48, "verse": 26, "text": "Next to the territory of Issachar, from the east side to the west, will be Zebulun\u2009\u2014\u2009one portion.
"}, {"pk": 4049544, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 48, "verse": 27, "text": "Next to the territory of Zebulun, from the east side to the west, will be Gad\u2009\u2014\u2009one portion.
"}, {"pk": 4049545, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 48, "verse": 28, "text": "Next to the territory of Gad toward the south side, the border will run from Tamar to the Waters \u24d8 of Meribath-kadesh, to the Brook of Egypt, and out to the Mediterranean Sea.", "comment": "\u24d8 2Ch 20:2"}, {"pk": 4049546, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 48, "verse": 29, "text": "This is the land you are to allot as an inheritance to Israel\u2019s tribes, \u24d9 and these will be their portions.\u201d This is the declaration of the Lord GOD.", "comment": "\u24d9 Ezk 47:13-20"}, {"pk": 4049547, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 48, "verse": 30, "text": "\u201cThese are the exits of the city: On the north side, which measures 1\u00bd miles,
"}, {"pk": 4049548, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 48, "verse": 31, "text": "there will be three gates facing north, the gates of the city being named for the tribes of Israel: one, the gate of Reuben; one, the gate of Judah; and one, the gate of Levi.
"}, {"pk": 4049549, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 48, "verse": 32, "text": "On the east side, which is 1\u00bd miles, there will be three gates: one, the gate of Joseph; one, the gate of Benjamin; and one, the gate of Dan.
"}, {"pk": 4049550, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 48, "verse": 33, "text": "On the south side, which measures 1\u00bd miles, there will be three gates: one, the gate of Simeon; one, the gate of Issachar; and one, the gate of Zebulun.
"}, {"pk": 4049551, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 48, "verse": 34, "text": "On the west side, which is 1\u00bd miles, there will be three gates: one, the gate of Gad; one, the gate of Asher; and one, the gate of Naphtali.
"}, {"pk": 4049552, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 26, "chapter": 48, "verse": 35, "text": "The perimeter of the city will be six miles, [7] and the name of the city from that day on will be, The LORD Is There.\u201d \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Is 12:6; 14:32; 24:23; Jr 3:17; 8:19; 14:9; Ezk 35:10; Jl 3:21; Zch 2:10; Rv 21:3; 22:3
[7] Lit 18,000 cubits"}, {"pk": 4049553, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 1, "verse": 1, "text": "In the third year of the reign of King Jehoiakim \u24db of Judah, King Nebuchadnezzar [1] \u24dc of Babylon came to Jerusalem and laid siege to it.", "comment": "\u24db 2Kg 24:1-2; 2Ch 36:5-6
\u24dc Jr 25:1; 52:12,28-30
[1] Or Nebuchadrezzar"}, {"pk": 4049554, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 1, "verse": 2, "text": "The Lord handed King Jehoiakim of Judah over to him, along with some of the vessels from the house of God. \u24dd Nebuchadnezzar carried them to the land of Babylon, [2] \u24d0 to the house of his god, [3] and put the vessels in the treasury of his god.", "comment": "[3] Or gods
\u24dd 2Kg 24:13; 2Ch 36:7-10; Ezr 5:14; Jr 27:19-22; Dn 5:2
[2] Lit Shinar
\u24d0 Gn 10:10; 11:2; Is 11:11; Zch 5:11"}, {"pk": 4049555, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 1, "verse": 3, "text": "The king ordered Ashpenaz, his chief eunuch, [4] to bring some of the Israelites from the royal family \u24d1 and from the nobility\u2009\u2014\u2009", "comment": "[4] Or his eunuchs
\u24d1 2Kg 20:18; 24:15; Is 39:7; Dn 1:9"}, {"pk": 4049556, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 1, "verse": 4, "text": "young men without any physical defect, good-looking, suitable for instruction in all wisdom, \u24d2 knowledgeable, perceptive, and capable of serving in the king\u2019s palace. \u24d3 He was to teach them the Chaldean language \u24d4 and literature.", "comment": "\u24d3 Is 39:7
\u24d2 Dn 9:22
\u24d4 Jr 5:15"}, {"pk": 4049557, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 1, "verse": 5, "text": "The king assigned them daily provisions from the royal food and from the wine that he drank. \u24d5 They were to be trained for three years, and at the end of that time they were to attend the king. [5] \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Gn 41:46; 1Sm 16:22
\u24d5 2Kg 25:30; Dn 11:26
[5] Lit to stand before the king"}, {"pk": 4049558, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 1, "verse": 6, "text": "Among them, from the Judahites, were Daniel, \u24d7 Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah.", "comment": "\u24d7 Ezk 14:14,20; 28:3"}, {"pk": 4049559, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 1, "verse": 7, "text": "The chief eunuch gave them names; he gave the name Belteshazzar to Daniel, Shadrach to Hananiah, Meshach to Mishael, and Abednego to Azariah. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 2Kg 23:34; 24:17; Dn 4:8,19; 5:12; 10:1"}, {"pk": 4049560, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 1, "verse": 8, "text": "Daniel determined that he would not defile himself with the king\u2019s food \u24d9 or with the wine he drank. So he asked permission from the chief eunuch not to defile himself. \u24da", "comment": "\u24d9 Pr 23:1-2
\u24da Lv 3:17; 11:47; Ps 141:4; Ezk 4:13; Hs 9:3; Ac 10:11-15"}, {"pk": 4049561, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 1, "verse": 9, "text": "God had granted Daniel kindness and compassion from the chief eunuch, \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Gn 39:21; 1Kg 8:50; Jb 5:15; Ps 106:46; Pr 16:7; Ac 7:10"}, {"pk": 4049562, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 1, "verse": 10, "text": "yet he said to Daniel, \u201cI fear my lord the king, who assigned your food and drink. What if he sees your faces looking thinner than the other young men your age? You would endanger my life [6] with the king.\u201d", "comment": "[6] Lit would make my head guilty"}, {"pk": 4049563, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 1, "verse": 11, "text": "So Daniel said to the guard whom the chief eunuch had assigned to Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah,"}, {"pk": 4049564, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 1, "verse": 12, "text": "\u201cPlease test your servants for ten days. Let us be given vegetables to eat and water to drink."}, {"pk": 4049565, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 1, "verse": 13, "text": "Then examine our appearance and the appearance of the young men who are eating the king\u2019s food, and deal with your servants based on what you see.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4049566, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 1, "verse": 14, "text": "He agreed with them about this and tested them for ten days."}, {"pk": 4049567, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 1, "verse": 15, "text": "At the end of ten days they looked better and healthier [7] than all the young men who were eating the king\u2019s food. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Ex 23:25
[7] Lit fatter of flesh"}, {"pk": 4049568, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 1, "verse": 16, "text": "So the guard continued to remove their food and the wine they were to drink and gave them vegetables."}, {"pk": 4049569, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 1, "verse": 17, "text": "God gave these four young men knowledge and understanding \u24dd in every kind of literature and wisdom. Daniel also understood visions and dreams \u24d0 of every kind.", "comment": "\u24dd Jb 32:8; Ac 7:22; Jms 1:5
\u24d0 1Kg 3:10-12; Dn 2:19,30; 4:18-19; 7:1"}, {"pk": 4049570, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 1, "verse": 18, "text": "At the end of the time that the king had said to present them, the chief eunuch presented them to Nebuchadnezzar."}, {"pk": 4049571, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 1, "verse": 19, "text": "The king interviewed them, and among all of them, no one was found equal to Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah. \u24d1 So they began to attend the king.", "comment": "\u24d1 Gn 41:37-39"}, {"pk": 4049572, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 1, "verse": 20, "text": "In every matter of wisdom and understanding that the king consulted them about, he found them ten times [8] \u24d2 better than all the magicians and mediums \u24d3 in his entire kingdom.", "comment": "\u24d3 Pr 3:13-18; Dn 5:11-12
\u24d2 Gn 31:7; Nm 14:22; Jb 19:3
[8] Lit hands"}, {"pk": 4049573, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 1, "verse": 21, "text": "Daniel remained there until the first year of King Cyrus. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Ezr 1:1-2; Is 45:1; Dn 6:28; 10:1"}, {"pk": 4049574, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 2, "verse": 1, "text": "In the second year of his reign, Nebuchadnezzar had dreams \u24d5 that troubled him, and sleep deserted him. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d5 Gn 40:5-8; Dn 4:5; 5:9
\u24d6 Gn 41:1,8; Est 6:1; Dn 6:18"}, {"pk": 4049575, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 2, "verse": 2, "text": "So the king gave orders to summon the magicians, mediums, sorcerers, and Chaldeans [1] \u24d7 to tell the king his dreams. When they came and stood before the king,", "comment": "\u24d7 Dt 18:10,11; 2Ch 33:6; Is 47:9,12
[1] In this chap. Chaldeans are influential Babylonian wise men."}, {"pk": 4049576, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 2, "verse": 3, "text": "he said to them, \u201cI have had a dream and am anxious to understand it.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4049577, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 2, "verse": 4, "text": "The Chaldeans spoke to the king (Aramaic [2] \u24d8 begins here): \u201cMay the king live forever. \u24d9 Tell your servants the dream, and we will give the interpretation.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d9 1Kg 1:31; Dn 3:9; 5:10; 6:6,21
\u24d8 Ezr 4:7; Is 36:11
[2] Dn 2:4\u20137:28 is written in Aramaic."}, {"pk": 4049578, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 2, "verse": 5, "text": "The king replied to the Chaldeans, \u201cMy word is final: If you don\u2019t tell me the dream and its interpretation, you will be torn limb from limb, [3] and your houses will be made a garbage dump. \u24da", "comment": "[3] Lit be made into limbs
\u24da Ezr 6:11; Dn 3:29"}, {"pk": 4049579, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 2, "verse": 6, "text": "But if you make the dream and its interpretation known to me, you\u2019ll receive gifts, a reward, and great honor from me. \u24db So make the dream and its interpretation known to me.\u201d", "comment": "\u24db Dn 5:7,16"}, {"pk": 4049580, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 2, "verse": 7, "text": "They answered a second time, \u201cMay the king tell the dream to his servants, and we will make known the interpretation.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4049581, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 2, "verse": 8, "text": "The king replied, \u201cI know for certain you are trying to gain some time, because you see that my word is final."}, {"pk": 4049582, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 2, "verse": 9, "text": "If you don\u2019t tell me the dream, there is one decree for you. \u24dc You have conspired to tell me something false or fraudulent until the situation changes. So tell me the dream and I will know you can give me its interpretation.\u201d", "comment": "\u24dc Is 41:23"}, {"pk": 4049583, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 2, "verse": 10, "text": "The Chaldeans answered the king, \u201cNo one on earth can make known what the king requests. \u24dd Consequently, no king, however great and powerful, has ever asked anything like this of any magician, medium, or Chaldean.", "comment": "\u24dd Dn 5:11-16"}, {"pk": 4049584, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 2, "verse": 11, "text": "What the king is asking is so difficult that no one can make it known to him except the gods, whose dwelling is not with mortals.\u201d \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Ex 29:45; Is 57:15"}, {"pk": 4049585, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 2, "verse": 12, "text": "Because of this, the king became violently angry \u24d1 and gave orders to destroy all the wise men of Babylon.", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 76:10; Dn 2:24; 3:13,19"}, {"pk": 4049586, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 2, "verse": 13, "text": "The decree was issued that the wise men were to be executed, and they searched for Daniel and his friends, to execute them."}, {"pk": 4049587, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 2, "verse": 14, "text": "Then Daniel responded with tact and discretion to Arioch, the captain of the king\u2019s guard, [4] \u24d2 who had gone out to execute the wise men of Babylon.", "comment": "[4] Or executioners
\u24d2 Gn 37:36"}, {"pk": 4049588, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 2, "verse": 15, "text": "He asked Arioch, the king\u2019s officer, \u201cWhy is the decree from the king so harsh?\u201d [5] \u24d3 Then Arioch explained the situation to Daniel.", "comment": "\u24d3 Dn 3:22
[5] Or urgent"}, {"pk": 4049589, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 2, "verse": 16, "text": "So Daniel went and asked the king to give him some time, so that he could give the king the interpretation."}, {"pk": 4049590, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 2, "verse": 17, "text": "Then Daniel went to his house and told his friends Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah about the matter,"}, {"pk": 4049591, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 2, "verse": 18, "text": "urging them to ask the God of the heavens \u24d4 for mercy \u24d5 concerning this mystery, so Daniel and his friends would not be destroyed with the rest of Babylon\u2019s wise men. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Mal 3:18
\u24d4 Mt 18:19
\u24d5 Jr 33:3"}, {"pk": 4049592, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 2, "verse": 19, "text": "The mystery was then revealed to Daniel in a vision \u24d7 at night, and Daniel praised the God of the heavens", "comment": "\u24d7 Nm 12:6; Jb 33:15-16; Am 3:7"}, {"pk": 4049593, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 2, "verse": 20, "text": "and declared: May the name of God
be praised forever and ever, \u24d8
for wisdom \u24d9 and power belong to him.
", "comment": "\u24d9 Jb 12:13; Is 28:29
\u24d8 1Ch 29:10; Ps 72:18; Lk 1:68"}, {"pk": 4049594, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 2, "verse": 21, "text": "He changes the times and seasons;
he removes kings and establishes kings. \u24da
He gives wisdom to the wise
and knowledge to those
who have understanding. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Jb 12:16-22
\u24da 1Ch 29:11-12; Dn 4:17; Rm 13:1"}, {"pk": 4049595, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 2, "verse": 22, "text": "He reveals the deep and hidden things;
he knows what is in the darkness, \u24dc
and light dwells with him. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dc Jb 12:22; Ps 139:12; Jr 23:24; Am 4:13; Heb 4:13
\u24dd Jn 1:4-5; 1Tm 6:16; Jms 1:17; 1Jn 1:5"}, {"pk": 4049596, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 2, "verse": 23, "text": "I offer thanks and praise to you,
God of my fathers, \u24d0
because you have given me
wisdom and power.
And now you have let me know
what we asked of you,
for you have let us know \u24d1
the king\u2019s mystery. [6]
", "comment": "\u24d1 Dn 1:17-18
[6] Lit matter
\u24d0 Gn 31:42; Ex 3:15; Dt 26:7; 1Ch 12:17; 29:18"}, {"pk": 4049597, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 2, "verse": 24, "text": "Therefore Daniel went to Arioch, \u24d2 whom the king had assigned to destroy the wise men of Babylon. He came and said to him, \u201cDon\u2019t destroy the wise men of Babylon! Bring me before the king, and I will give him the interpretation.\u201d \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Ac 27:24
\u24d2 Dn 2:14-15"}, {"pk": 4049598, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 2, "verse": 25, "text": "Then Arioch quickly brought Daniel before the king and said to him, \u201cI have found a man among the Judean exiles \u24d4 who can let the king know the interpretation.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d4 Ezr 4:1; 6:16,19-20; 10:7,16; Dn 5:13"}, {"pk": 4049599, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 2, "verse": 26, "text": "The king said in reply to Daniel, whose name was Belteshazzar, \u24d5 \u201cAre you able to tell me the dream I had and its interpretation?\u201d \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Dn 5:16
\u24d5 Dn 1:7; 5:12"}, {"pk": 4049600, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 2, "verse": 27, "text": "Daniel answered the king: \u201cNo wise man, medium, magician, or diviner \u24d7 is able to make known to the king the mystery he asked about.", "comment": "\u24d7 Dn 1:20; 4:7; 5:7,11"}, {"pk": 4049601, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 2, "verse": 28, "text": "But there is a God in heaven who reveals mysteries, and he has let King Nebuchadnezzar know what will happen in the last days. \u24d8 Your dream and the visions that came into your mind as you lay in bed \u24d9 were these:", "comment": "\u24d9 Dn 4:5; 7:15
\u24d8 Is 2:2; Dn 10:14; Hs 3:5; Mc 4:1"}, {"pk": 4049602, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 2, "verse": 29, "text": "Your Majesty, while you were in your bed, thoughts came to your mind about what will happen in the future. [7] \u24da The revealer of mysteries \u24db has let you know what will happen.", "comment": "[7] Lit happen after this, also in v. 45
\u24da Rv 1:1
\u24db Jb 12:20-22; Dn 2:45"}, {"pk": 4049603, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 2, "verse": 30, "text": "As for me, this mystery has been revealed to me, \u24dc not because I have more wisdom than anyone living, but in order that the interpretation might be made known to the king, and that you may understand the thoughts of your mind. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Gn 41:16; Ec 3:18; Am 4:13; Ac 3:12
\u24dc Eph 3:3"}, {"pk": 4049604, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 2, "verse": 31, "text": "\u201cYour Majesty, as you were watching, suddenly a colossal statue appeared. That statue, tall and dazzling, was standing in front of you, and its appearance was terrifying."}, {"pk": 4049605, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 2, "verse": 32, "text": "The head of the statue was pure gold, its chest and arms were silver, its stomach and thighs were bronze,"}, {"pk": 4049606, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 2, "verse": 33, "text": "its legs were iron, and its feet were partly iron and partly fired clay."}, {"pk": 4049607, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 2, "verse": 34, "text": "As you were watching, a stone broke off without a hand touching it, [8] \u24d0 struck the statue \u24d1 on its feet of iron and fired clay, and crushed them. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d1 Mt 21:44; Lk 20:18
[8] Lit off not by hands
\u24d0 Jb 34:20; Lm 4:6; Dn 8:25; 2Co 5:1
\u24d2 Ps 2:9; Is 60:12"}, {"pk": 4049608, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 2, "verse": 35, "text": "Then the iron, the fired clay, the bronze, the silver, and the gold were shattered and became like chaff \u24d3 from the summer threshing floors. The wind carried them away, and not a trace of them could be found. But the stone that struck the statue became a great mountain and filled \u24d4 the whole earth.", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 1:4; Is 17:13; 41:15-16; Hs 13:3
\u24d4 Is 2:2; Mc 4:1"}, {"pk": 4049609, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 2, "verse": 36, "text": "\u201cThis was the dream; now we will tell the king its interpretation."}, {"pk": 4049610, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 2, "verse": 37, "text": "Your Majesty, you are king of kings. \u24d5 The God of the heavens has given you sovereignty, power, \u24d6 strength, and glory.", "comment": "\u24d5 Is 47:5; Jr 27:6-7; Ezk 26:7
\u24d6 Pr 8:15"}, {"pk": 4049611, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 2, "verse": 38, "text": "Wherever people live\u2009\u2014\u2009or wild animals, or birds of the sky\u2009\u2014\u2009he has handed them over to you and made you ruler over them all. \u24d7 You are the head of gold.", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 50:10; Jr 27:6; 28:14; Dn 4:21"}, {"pk": 4049612, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 2, "verse": 39, "text": "\u201cAfter you, there will arise another kingdom, inferior to yours, and then another, a third kingdom, of bronze, which will rule the whole earth. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Dn 5:28,31; 7:6"}, {"pk": 4049613, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 2, "verse": 40, "text": "A fourth kingdom will be as strong as iron; for iron crushes and shatters everything, and like iron that smashes, it will crush and smash all the others. [9] \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Dn 7:7,23
[9] Lit all these"}, {"pk": 4049614, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 2, "verse": 41, "text": "You saw the feet and toes, partly of a potter\u2019s fired clay and partly of iron\u2009\u2014\u2009it will be a divided kingdom, though some of the strength of iron will be in it. You saw the iron mixed with clay,"}, {"pk": 4049615, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 2, "verse": 42, "text": "and that the toes of the feet were partly iron and partly fired clay\u2009\u2014\u2009part of the kingdom will be strong, and part will be brittle."}, {"pk": 4049616, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 2, "verse": 43, "text": "You saw the iron mixed with clay\u2009\u2014\u2009the peoples will mix with one another [10] but will not hold together, just as iron does not mix with fired clay.", "comment": "[10] Lit another in the seed of men"}, {"pk": 4049617, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 2, "verse": 44, "text": "\u201cIn the days of those kings, the God of the heavens will set up a kingdom that will never be destroyed, \u24da and this kingdom will not be left to another people. It will crush all these kingdoms \u24db and bring them to an end, but will itself endure forever.", "comment": "\u24da Ps 145:13; Ezk 37:25; Dn 4:3; 6:26; 7:14; Lk 1:33
\u24db Ps 2:9; Mt 21:44"}, {"pk": 4049618, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 2, "verse": 45, "text": "You saw a stone \u24dc break off from the mountain without a hand touching it, [11] \u24dd and it crushed the iron, bronze, fired clay, silver, and gold. The great God has told the king what will happen in the future. \u24d0 The dream is certain, and its interpretation reliable.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d0 Jr 32:18-19; Dn 2:29; Mal 1:11
\u24dc Is 28:16
[11] Lit mountain, not by hands
\u24dd Dn 2:34"}, {"pk": 4049619, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 2, "verse": 46, "text": "Then King Nebuchadnezzar fell facedown, worshiped Daniel, and gave orders to present an offering and incense to him. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Mt 8:2; Ac 10:25; 14:13; Rv 19:10; 22:8"}, {"pk": 4049620, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 2, "verse": 47, "text": "The king said to Daniel, \u201cYour God is indeed God of gods, Lord of kings, \u24d2 and a revealer of mysteries, \u24d3 since you were able to reveal this mystery.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d3 Am 3:7
\u24d2 Dt 10:17; Ps 136:2-3; 1Tm 6:15; Rv 17:14; 19:16"}, {"pk": 4049621, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 2, "verse": 48, "text": "Then the king promoted Daniel and gave him many generous gifts. He made him ruler over the entire province of Babylon and chief governor over all the wise men of Babylon. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Gn 41:41; Dn 3:1,12,30"}, {"pk": 4049622, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 2, "verse": 49, "text": "At Daniel\u2019s request, the king appointed Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego \u24d5 to manage the province of Babylon. But Daniel remained at the king\u2019s court. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Est 2:19,21; Am 5:15
\u24d5 Dn 1:17; 3:12"}, {"pk": 4049623, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 3, "verse": 1, "text": "King Nebuchadnezzar made a gold statue, \u24d7 ninety feet high and nine feet wide. [1] He set it up on the plain of Dura in the province of Babylon. \u24d8", "comment": "[1] Lit statue, its height sixty cubits, its width six cubits
\u24d7 1Kg 12:28; Is 46:6; Jr 16:20; Hs 2:8; 8:4; Hab 2:19
\u24d8 Gn 11:2; Dn 2:48-49"}, {"pk": 4049624, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 3, "verse": 2, "text": "King Nebuchadnezzar sent word to assemble the satraps, prefects, governors, advisers, treasurers, judges, magistrates, and all the rulers \u24d9 of the provinces to attend the dedication of the statue King Nebuchadnezzar had set up.", "comment": "\u24d9 Ezr 8:36; Dn 2:48; 6:1-7"}, {"pk": 4049625, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 3, "verse": 3, "text": "So the satraps, prefects, governors, advisers, treasurers, judges, magistrates, and all the rulers of the provinces assembled for the dedication of the statue the king had set up. Then they stood before the statue Nebuchadnezzar had set up."}, {"pk": 4049626, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 3, "verse": 4, "text": "A herald loudly proclaimed, \u201cPeople of every nation and language, you are commanded:"}, {"pk": 4049627, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 3, "verse": 5, "text": "When you hear the sound of the horn, flute, zither, [2] lyre, [3] harp, drum, [4] and every kind of music, \u24da you are to fall facedown and worship \u24db the gold statue that King Nebuchadnezzar has set up.", "comment": "[2] Or lyre
[3] Or sambuke
\u24db Dn 2:46
[4] Or pipe
\u24da Gn 4:21; 1Ch 6:31; 25:6; Jb 21:12; 30:31; Ps 33:2; 71:22; 81:2; 149:3; 150:4; Is 5:12"}, {"pk": 4049628, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 3, "verse": 6, "text": "But whoever does not fall down and worship will immediately be thrown into a furnace of blazing fire.\u201d \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Jr 29:22; Mt 13:42,50; Rv 9:2"}, {"pk": 4049629, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 3, "verse": 7, "text": "Therefore, when all the people heard the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, and every kind of music, people of every nation and language fell down and worshiped the gold statue that King Nebuchadnezzar had set up."}, {"pk": 4049630, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 3, "verse": 8, "text": "Some Chaldeans \u24dd took this occasion to come forward and maliciously accuse [5] \u24d0 the Jews.", "comment": "\u24d0 Ezr 4:12-16; Est 3:8-9; Dn 6:12,24
\u24dd Dn 2:2,4-5,10
[5] Lit and eat the pieces of"}, {"pk": 4049631, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 3, "verse": 9, "text": "They said to King Nebuchadnezzar, \u201cMay the king live forever."}, {"pk": 4049632, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 3, "verse": 10, "text": "You as king have issued a decree \u24d1 that everyone who hears the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, drum, and every kind of music must fall down and worship the gold statue.", "comment": "\u24d1 Dn 4:6; 6:26"}, {"pk": 4049633, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 3, "verse": 11, "text": "Whoever does not fall down and worship will be thrown into a furnace of blazing fire."}, {"pk": 4049634, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 3, "verse": 12, "text": "There are some Jews you have appointed to manage the province of Babylon: Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. \u24d2 These men have ignored you, \u24d3 the king; they do not serve your gods or worship the gold statue you have set up.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d3 Dn 6:13
\u24d2 Dn 1:7"}, {"pk": 4049635, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 3, "verse": 13, "text": "Then in a furious rage \u24d4 Nebuchadnezzar gave orders to bring in Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. So these men were brought before the king.", "comment": "\u24d4 Dn 2:12"}, {"pk": 4049636, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 3, "verse": 14, "text": "Nebuchadnezzar asked them, \u201cShadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, is it true that you don\u2019t serve my gods or worship the gold statue \u24d5 I have set up?", "comment": "\u24d5 Jr 50:2"}, {"pk": 4049637, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 3, "verse": 15, "text": "Now if you\u2019re ready, when you hear the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, drum, and every kind of music, fall down and worship the statue I made. But if you don\u2019t worship it, you will immediately be thrown into a furnace of blazing fire\u2009\u2014\u2009and who is the god who can rescue you from my power?\u201d \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Ex 5:20; 2Kg 18:35; Is 36:18"}, {"pk": 4049638, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 3, "verse": 16, "text": "Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego replied to the king, \u201cNebuchadnezzar, we don\u2019t need to give you an answer to this question."}, {"pk": 4049639, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 3, "verse": 17, "text": "If the God we serve exists, \u24d7 then he can rescue \u24d8 us from the furnace of blazing fire, and he can [6] rescue us from the power of you, the king.", "comment": "\u24d8 1Sm 17:37; Jb 5:19; Jr 15:20-21; 2Co 1:10
\u24d7 Ps 10:4; 14:1; 53:1; Hs 13:4; Heb 11:6
[6] Or If the God whom we serve is willing to save us from the furnace of blazing fire, then he will"}, {"pk": 4049640, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 3, "verse": 18, "text": "But even if he does not rescue us, [7] we want you as king to know that we will not serve \u24d9 your gods \u24da or worship the gold statue you set up.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d9 Heb 11:25
[7] Lit But if not
\u24da Jos 24:15"}, {"pk": 4049641, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 3, "verse": 19, "text": "Then Nebuchadnezzar was filled with rage, \u24db and the expression on his face changed toward Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. He gave orders to heat the furnace seven times more than was customary,", "comment": "\u24db Est 7:7"}, {"pk": 4049642, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 3, "verse": 20, "text": "and he commanded some of the best soldiers in his army to tie up Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego and throw them into the furnace of blazing fire."}, {"pk": 4049643, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 3, "verse": 21, "text": "So these men, in their trousers, robes, head coverings, [8] and other clothes, were tied up and thrown into the furnace of blazing fire.", "comment": "[8] The identity of these articles of clothing is uncertain."}, {"pk": 4049644, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 3, "verse": 22, "text": "Since the king\u2019s command was so urgent [9] \u24dc and the furnace extremely hot, the raging flames [10] killed those men who carried Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego up.", "comment": "[10] Lit the flame of the fire
[9] Or harsh
\u24dc Dn 2:15"}, {"pk": 4049645, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 3, "verse": 23, "text": "And these three men, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego fell, bound, into the furnace of blazing fire."}, {"pk": 4049646, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 3, "verse": 24, "text": "Then King Nebuchadnezzar jumped up in alarm. \u24dd He said to his advisers, \u201cDidn\u2019t we throw three men, bound, into the fire?\u201d \u201cYes, of course, Your Majesty,\u201d they replied to the king.", "comment": "\u24dd Dn 4:19"}, {"pk": 4049647, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 3, "verse": 25, "text": "He exclaimed, \u201cLook! I see four men, not tied, walking around in the fire unharmed; \u24d0 and the fourth looks like a son of the gods.\u201d [11] \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 91:3-9; Is 43:2
[11] Or of a divine being
\u24d1 Mt 14:33; Mk 1:1; Lk 1:35; Jn 3:18; Ac 9:20"}, {"pk": 4049648, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 3, "verse": 26, "text": "Nebuchadnezzar then approached the door of the furnace of blazing fire and called: \u201cShadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, you servants of the Most High God\u2009\u2014\u2009come out!\u201d So Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego came out of the fire. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Dn 4:2"}, {"pk": 4049649, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 3, "verse": 27, "text": "When the satraps, prefects, governors, and the king\u2019s advisers gathered around, they saw that the fire had no effect \u24d3 on [12] the bodies of these men: not a hair of their heads was singed, their robes were unaffected, and there was no smell of fire on them. \u24d4", "comment": "[12] Lit fire had not overcome
\u24d3 Heb 11:34
\u24d4 Dt 29:5"}, {"pk": 4049650, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 3, "verse": 28, "text": "Nebuchadnezzar exclaimed, \u201cPraise to the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego! He sent his angel [13] \u24d5 and rescued his servants who trusted in him. \u24d6 They violated the king\u2019s command and risked their lives rather than serve or worship any god except their own God. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 34:7; Is 37:36; Ac 5:19; 12:7
[13] Or messenger
\u24d5 Heb 1:14
\u24d7 Ps 22:4-5; Is 12:2; 26:3-4; Jr 17:7"}, {"pk": 4049651, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 3, "verse": 29, "text": "Therefore I issue a decree \u24d8 that anyone of any people, nation, or language \u24d9 who says anything offensive against the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego will be torn limb from limb and his house made a garbage dump. \u24da For there is no other god who is able to deliver like this.\u201d", "comment": "\u24da Ezr 6:11; Dn 2:5
\u24d8 Dn 4:6
\u24d9 Dn 3:4,7; 4:1; 5:19; 6:25; 7:14; Rv 5:9; 7:9; 10:11; 11:9; 13:7; 14:6; 17:15"}, {"pk": 4049652, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 3, "verse": 30, "text": "Then the king rewarded Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the province of Babylon. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Dn 2:48-49"}, {"pk": 4049653, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 4, "verse": 1, "text": "King Nebuchadnezzar, To those of every people, nation, and language, who live on the whole earth: \u24dc May your prosperity increase. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd 2Pt 1:2
\u24dc Dn 6:25"}, {"pk": 4049654, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 4, "verse": 2, "text": "I am pleased to tell you about the miracles and wonders \u24d0 the Most High God has done for me.", "comment": "\u24d0 Dn 6:27; Jn 4:48; Ac 2:22; 2Co 12:12; Heb 2:4"}, {"pk": 4049655, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 4, "verse": 3, "text": "How great are his miracles,
and how mighty his wonders! \u24d1
His kingdom is an eternal kingdom, \u24d2
and his dominion is from generation to generation. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 145:13; Dn 2:44; 4:34; 7:14,27; 2Pt 1:11
\u24d1 Ps 105:27; Is 25:1
\u24d3 Is 9:7; Dn 6:26; 1Pt 5:11; Rv 1:6; 5:13"}, {"pk": 4049656, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 4, "verse": 4, "text": "I, Nebuchadnezzar, was at ease in my house and flourishing in my palace. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 30:6; Is 47:7-8"}, {"pk": 4049657, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 4, "verse": 5, "text": "I had a dream, and it frightened me; while in my bed, the images and visions in my mind alarmed me. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Dn 2:28; 7:15"}, {"pk": 4049658, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 4, "verse": 6, "text": "So I issued a decree \u24d6 to bring all the wise men of Babylon to me in order that they might make the dream\u2019s interpretation known to me. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Gn 41:8; Dn 2:12
\u24d6 Dn 3:10,29"}, {"pk": 4049659, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 4, "verse": 7, "text": "When the magicians, mediums, Chaldeans, and diviners came in, I told them the dream, but they could not make its interpretation known to me. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Dn 2:2"}, {"pk": 4049660, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 4, "verse": 8, "text": "Finally Daniel, named Belteshazzar \u24d9 after the name of my god\u2009\u2014\u2009and a spirit of the holy gods is in him \u24da \u2009\u2014\u2009came before me. I told him the dream:", "comment": "\u24d9 Dn 1:7
\u24da Gn 41:38; Dn 2:11"}, {"pk": 4049661, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 4, "verse": 9, "text": "\u201cBelteshazzar, head of the magicians, because I know that you have the spirit of the holy gods \u24db and that no mystery puzzles you, \u24dc explain to me the visions of my dream that I saw, and its interpretation.", "comment": "\u24dc Ezk 28:3
\u24db Dn 5:11"}, {"pk": 4049662, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 4, "verse": 10, "text": "In the visions of my mind as I was lying in bed, I saw this: There was a tree in the middle of the earth,
and it was very tall.
"}, {"pk": 4049663, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 4, "verse": 11, "text": "The tree grew large and strong;
its top reached to the sky, \u24dd
and it was visible to the ends of the [1] earth.
", "comment": "\u24dd Gn 11:4
[1] Lit of all the"}, {"pk": 4049664, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 4, "verse": 12, "text": "Its leaves were beautiful, its fruit was abundant,
and on it was food for all. \u24d0
Wild animals found shelter under it,
the birds of the sky \u24d1 lived in its branches,
and every creature was fed from it. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ezk 17:23; Mt 13:32; Lk 13:9
\u24d0 Gn 2:9; Rv 22:2
\u24d2 Ezk 31:3-6"}, {"pk": 4049665, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 4, "verse": 13, "text": "\u201cAs I was lying in my bed, I also saw in the visions of my mind a watcher, a holy one, [2] \u24d3 coming down from heaven. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Rv 10:1; 18:1; 20:1
[2] = an angel
\u24d3 Dt 33:2; Ps 89:7; Zch 14:5; Jd 14"}, {"pk": 4049666, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 4, "verse": 14, "text": "He called out loudly: Cut down the tree and chop off its branches;
strip off its leaves and scatter its fruit.
Let the animals flee from under it,
and the birds from its branches. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ezk 31:10-14"}, {"pk": 4049667, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 4, "verse": 15, "text": "But leave the stump with its roots in the ground \u24d6
and with a band of iron and bronze around it
in the tender grass of the field.
Let him be drenched with dew from the sky
and share the plants of the earth \u24d7
with the animals.
", "comment": "\u24d6 Jb 14:7-9
\u24d7 Gn 3:18"}, {"pk": 4049668, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 4, "verse": 16, "text": "Let his mind be changed from that of a human,
and let him be given the mind of an animal
for seven periods of time. [3] [4] \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Dn 7:25
[3] Lit animal as seven times pass over him
[4] Perhaps seven years"}, {"pk": 4049669, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 4, "verse": 17, "text": "This word is by decree of the watchers,
and the decision is by command from the holy ones.
This is so that the living will know
that the Most High is ruler
over human kingdoms.
He gives them to anyone he wants
and sets the lowliest of people over them. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 1Sm 2:8; Ps 9:16; Jr 27:5-7; Dn 5:21"}, {"pk": 4049670, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 4, "verse": 18, "text": "This is the dream that I, King Nebuchadnezzar, had. Now, Belteshazzar, tell me the interpretation, because none of the wise men of my kingdom can make the interpretation known to me. \u24da But you can, because you have a spirit of the holy gods.\u201d", "comment": "\u24da Gn 41:8; Dn 5:8"}, {"pk": 4049671, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 4, "verse": 19, "text": "Then Daniel, whose name is Belteshazzar, was stunned for a moment, and his thoughts alarmed him. The king said, \u201cBelteshazzar, don\u2019t let the dream or its interpretation alarm you.\u201d Belteshazzar answered, \u201cMy lord, may the dream apply to those who hate you, and its interpretation to your enemies! \u24db", "comment": "\u24db 2Sm 18:32"}, {"pk": 4049672, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 4, "verse": 20, "text": "The tree you saw, which grew large and strong, whose top reached to the sky and was visible to the whole earth,"}, {"pk": 4049673, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 4, "verse": 21, "text": "and whose leaves were beautiful and its fruit abundant\u2009\u2014\u2009and on it was food for all, under it the wild animals lived, and in its branches the birds of the sky lived\u2009\u2014\u2009"}, {"pk": 4049674, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 4, "verse": 22, "text": "that tree is you, Your Majesty. For you have become great and strong: your greatness has grown and even reaches the sky, and your dominion extends to the ends of the earth. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Jr 27:6-8; Ezk 31:3"}, {"pk": 4049675, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 4, "verse": 23, "text": "\u201cThe king saw a watcher, a holy one, coming down from heaven and saying, \u2018Cut down the tree and destroy it, but leave the stump with its roots in the ground and with a band of iron and bronze around it in the tender grass of the field. Let him be drenched with dew from the sky and share food with the wild animals for seven periods of time.\u2019"}, {"pk": 4049676, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 4, "verse": 24, "text": "This is the interpretation, Your Majesty, and this is the decree of the Most High that has been issued against my lord the king: \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Jb 40:11-12; Ps 107:40"}, {"pk": 4049677, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 4, "verse": 25, "text": "You will be driven away from people to live with the wild animals. You will feed on grass like cattle \u24d0 and be drenched with dew from the sky for seven periods of time, until you acknowledge that the Most High is ruler over human kingdoms, and he gives them to anyone he wants. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 106:20; Jr 27:5
\u24d1 Ps 83:18; Dn 5:21"}, {"pk": 4049678, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 4, "verse": 26, "text": "As for the command to leave the tree\u2019s stump with its roots, your kingdom will be restored [5] to you as soon as you acknowledge that Heaven [6] rules. \u24d2", "comment": "[6] = God
[5] Lit enduring
\u24d2 Dn 2:37"}, {"pk": 4049679, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 4, "verse": 27, "text": "Therefore, may my advice seem good to you my king. Separate yourself from your sins by doing what is right, \u24d3 and from your injustices by showing mercy to the needy. \u24d4 Perhaps there will be an extension of your prosperity.\u201d \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d3 Pr 28:13; Ac 8:22
\u24d4 Ps 41:1-3; Is 58:6-7; Ezk 18:7
\u24d5 Jr 18:8; Jn 3:10"}, {"pk": 4049680, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 4, "verse": 28, "text": "All this happened to King Nebuchadnezzar. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Nm 23:19; Zch 1:6"}, {"pk": 4049681, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 4, "verse": 29, "text": "At the end of twelve months, as he was walking on the roof of the royal palace in Babylon,"}, {"pk": 4049682, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 4, "verse": 30, "text": "the king exclaimed, \u201cIs this not Babylon the Great that I have built to be a royal residence by my vast power and for my majestic glory?\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Is 24:23; Ezk 26:20; 28:22; 38:23; 39:13,21; Hab 2:4; 1Co 4:7"}, {"pk": 4049683, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 4, "verse": 31, "text": "While the words were still in the king\u2019s mouth, a voice came from heaven: \u201cKing Nebuchadnezzar, to you it is declared that the kingdom has departed from you. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Lk 12:20"}, {"pk": 4049684, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 4, "verse": 32, "text": "You will be driven away from people to live with the wild animals, and you will feed on grass like cattle for seven periods of time, until you acknowledge that the Most High is ruler over human kingdoms, and he gives them to anyone he wants.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4049685, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 4, "verse": 33, "text": "At that moment the message against Nebuchadnezzar was fulfilled. He was driven away from people. He ate grass like cattle, and his body was drenched with dew from the sky, until his hair grew like eagles\u2019 feathers and his nails like birds\u2019 claws. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Dn 5:21"}, {"pk": 4049686, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 4, "verse": 34, "text": "But at the end of those days, I, Nebuchadnezzar, looked up to heaven, and my sanity returned to me. Then I praised the Most High and honored and glorified him who lives forever: \u24da For his dominion is an everlasting dominion,
and his kingdom is from generation to generation. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 145:13; Jr 10:10; Mc 4:7
\u24da Dn 6:26; 12:7; Rv 4:10"}, {"pk": 4049687, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 4, "verse": 35, "text": "All the inhabitants of the earth are counted as nothing, \u24dc
and he does what he wants \u24dd with the army of heaven
and the inhabitants of the earth.
There is no one who can block his hand
or say to him, \u201cWhat have you done?\u201d \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Is 40:17; 43:13; 45:9; Rm 9:20
\u24dc Is 40:15-17
\u24dd Jb 9:12; 42:2; Ps 115:3; 135:6; Rm 9:20; Eph 1:11"}, {"pk": 4049688, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 4, "verse": 36, "text": "At that time my sanity returned to me, and my majesty and splendor returned to me for the glory of my kingdom. My advisers and my nobles sought me out, I was reestablished over my kingdom, and even more greatness came to me. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 2Ch 33:12-13; Pr 22:4"}, {"pk": 4049689, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 4, "verse": 37, "text": "Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise, exalt, and glorify the King of the heavens, because all his works are true and his ways are just. \u24d2 He is able to humble \u24d3 those who walk in pride. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 2Sm 22:28; Ps 18:27; Pr 16:18; 29:23; Rm 12:16; Jms 4:6; 1Pt 5:5
\u24d2 Dt 32:4; Ps 33:4; Rv 15:3
\u24d3 Ex 18:11; Jb 40:11-12"}, {"pk": 4049690, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 5, "verse": 1, "text": "King Belshazzar \u24d5 held a great feast for a thousand of his nobles and drank wine in their presence.", "comment": "\u24d5 Dn 7:1; 8:1"}, {"pk": 4049691, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 5, "verse": 2, "text": "Under the influence of [1] the wine, Belshazzar gave orders to bring in the gold and silver vessels \u24d6 that his predecessor [2] Nebuchadnezzar had taken from the temple in Jerusalem, so that the king and his nobles, wives, and concubines could drink from them.", "comment": "\u24d6 1Kg 7:51; 2Kg 24:13; 2Ch 36:7,10; Ezr 5:14; 6:5; Jr 52:19; Dn 1:2
[1] Or When he tasted
[2] Or father, orgrandfather"}, {"pk": 4049692, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 5, "verse": 3, "text": "So they brought in the gold [3] vessels that had been taken from the temple, the house of God in Jerusalem, \u24d7 and the king and his nobles, wives, and concubines drank from them.", "comment": "\u24d7 1Ch 22:2; Ezr 1:4; 2:68; 3:8; 4:24; 5:2,16-17; 6:3,12; Neh 6:10; Ps 42:4; Mt 12:4; Heb 10:21
[3] Theod, Vg add and silver"}, {"pk": 4049693, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 5, "verse": 4, "text": "They drank the wine and praised their gods made of gold and silver, bronze, iron, wood, and stone. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Is 46:6"}, {"pk": 4049694, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 5, "verse": 5, "text": "At that moment the fingers of a man\u2019s hand appeared and began writing on the plaster of the king\u2019s palace wall next to the lampstand. As the king watched the hand [4] that was writing,", "comment": "[5] Lit writing,6the king\u2019s brightness changed
[4] Lit part of the hand"}, {"pk": 4049695, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 5, "verse": 6, "text": "his face turned pale, [5] and his thoughts so terrified him that he soiled himself [6] and his knees knocked together.", "comment": "[6] Lit that the knots of his loins were loosed"}, {"pk": 4049696, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 5, "verse": 7, "text": "The king shouted to bring in the mediums, Chaldeans, and diviners. He said to these wise men of Babylon, \u201cWhoever reads this inscription and gives me its interpretation will be clothed in purple, have a gold chain around his neck, \u24d9 and have the third highest position in the kingdom.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d9 Gn 41:42"}, {"pk": 4049697, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 5, "verse": 8, "text": "So all the king\u2019s wise men came in, but none could read the inscription or make its interpretation known to him."}, {"pk": 4049698, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 5, "verse": 9, "text": "Then King Belshazzar became even more terrified, his face turned pale, [7] and his nobles were bewildered. \u24da", "comment": "[7] Lit his brightness changed on him
\u24da Dn 2:1; 5:6; 7:28"}, {"pk": 4049699, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 5, "verse": 10, "text": "Because of the outcry of the king and his nobles, the queen [8] came to the banquet hall. \u201cMay the king live forever,\u201d she said. \u201cDon\u2019t let your thoughts terrify you or your face be pale. [9] \u24db", "comment": "\u24db 1Kg 21:5
[8] Perhaps the queen mother
[9] Lit your brightness change"}, {"pk": 4049700, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 5, "verse": 11, "text": "There is a man in your kingdom who has a spirit of the holy gods in him. \u24dc In the days of your predecessor he was found to have insight, intelligence, and wisdom like the wisdom of the gods. Your predecessor, King Nebuchadnezzar, appointed him chief of the magicians, mediums, Chaldeans, and diviners. Your own predecessor, the king,", "comment": "\u24dc Dn 4:8-9,18"}, {"pk": 4049701, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 5, "verse": 12, "text": "did this because Daniel, the one the king named Belteshazzar, was found to have an extraordinary spirit, knowledge and intelligence, and the ability to interpret dreams, explain riddles, and solve problems. \u24dd Therefore, summon Daniel, and he will give the interpretation.\u201d", "comment": "\u24dd Gn 41:11-15; Dn 6:3"}, {"pk": 4049702, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 5, "verse": 13, "text": "Then Daniel was brought before the king. The king said to him, \u201cAre you Daniel, one of the Judean exiles that my predecessor the king brought from Judah? \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Dn 1:3-4; 2:25"}, {"pk": 4049703, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 5, "verse": 14, "text": "I\u2019ve heard that you have a spirit of the gods in you, and that insight, intelligence, and extraordinary wisdom are found in you."}, {"pk": 4049704, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 5, "verse": 15, "text": "Now the wise men and mediums were brought before me to read this inscription and make its interpretation known to me, but they could not give its interpretation."}, {"pk": 4049705, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 5, "verse": 16, "text": "However, I have heard about you that you can give interpretations and solve problems. Therefore, if you can read this inscription and give me its interpretation, you will be clothed in purple, have a gold chain around your neck, and have the third highest position in the kingdom.\u201d \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Gn 40:8; Dn 5:7,29"}, {"pk": 4049706, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 5, "verse": 17, "text": "Then Daniel answered the king, \u201cYou may keep your gifts and give your rewards to someone else; \u24d2 however, I will read the inscription for the king and make the interpretation known to him.", "comment": "\u24d2 2Kg 5:15-16"}, {"pk": 4049707, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 5, "verse": 18, "text": "Your Majesty, the Most High God gave sovereignty, \u24d3 greatness, glory, and majesty to your predecessor Nebuchadnezzar. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Jr 27:5-7
\u24d3 Dn 4:2"}, {"pk": 4049708, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 5, "verse": 19, "text": "Because of the greatness he gave him, all peoples, nations, and languages \u24d5 were terrified and fearful of him. He killed anyone he wanted and kept alive anyone he wanted; he exalted anyone he wanted and humbled anyone he wanted.", "comment": "\u24d5 Dn 2:12-13; 3:6"}, {"pk": 4049709, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 5, "verse": 20, "text": "But when his heart was exalted and his spirit became arrogant, \u24d6 he was deposed from his royal throne and his glory was taken from him. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 Ex 9:17; Jb 15:25; Pr 16:18; Is 57:15; Jr 48:29; Dn 4:30-31
\u24d7 Jr 13:18"}, {"pk": 4049710, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 5, "verse": 21, "text": "He was driven away from people, \u24d8 his mind was like an animal\u2019s, he lived with the wild donkeys, \u24d9 he was fed grass like cattle, and his body was drenched with dew from the sky until he acknowledged that the Most High God is ruler over human kingdoms and sets anyone he wants over them. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Dn 4:30-31
\u24d8 Ex 9:17; Jb 15:25
\u24d9 Jb 39:5-8"}, {"pk": 4049711, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 5, "verse": 22, "text": "\u201cBut you his successor, Belshazzar, have not humbled your heart, \u24db even though you knew all this.", "comment": "\u24db Ex 10:3; 2Ch 33:23; 36:12"}, {"pk": 4049712, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 5, "verse": 23, "text": "Instead, you have exalted yourself against the Lord of the heavens. The vessels from his house were brought to you, and as you and your nobles, wives, and concubines drank wine from them, \u24dc you praised the gods made of silver and gold, bronze, iron, wood, and stone, which do not see or hear or understand. \u24dd But you have not glorified the God who holds your life-breath in his hand and who controls the whole course of your life. [10] \u24d0", "comment": "[10] Lit and all your ways belong to him
\u24dc Jr 51:39,57
\u24dd Is 2:12; 37:23; Jr 50:29; Dn 5:3-4
\u24d0 Ps 31:15"}, {"pk": 4049713, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 5, "verse": 24, "text": "Therefore, he sent the hand, and this writing was inscribed."}, {"pk": 4049714, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 5, "verse": 25, "text": "\u201cThis is the writing that was inscribed: MENE, MENE, TEKEL, and PARSIN."}, {"pk": 4049715, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 5, "verse": 26, "text": "This is the interpretation of the message: \u2018Mene\u2019 [11] means that God has numbered [12] the days of your kingdom and brought it to an end. \u24d1
", "comment": "[12] The Aramaic word for numbered sounds like mene.
[11] Or a mina
\u24d1 Is 13:17-19; Dn 2:44; 6:26; Hs 1:4"}, {"pk": 4049716, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 5, "verse": 27, "text": "\u2018Tekel\u2019 [13] means that you have been weighed [14] on the balance and found deficient.
", "comment": "[13] Or a shekel
[14] The Aramaic word for weighed sounds like tekel."}, {"pk": 4049717, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 5, "verse": 28, "text": "\u2018Peres\u2019 [15] [16] means that your kingdom has been divided and given to the Medes and Persians.\u201d [17]
", "comment": "[16] In Aramaic, the word peres is the sg form of \u201cparsin\u201d in v. 25.
[15] Or half a shekel
[17] The Aramaic word for divided and Persians sounds like peres."}, {"pk": 4049718, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 5, "verse": 29, "text": "Then Belshazzar gave an order, and they clothed Daniel in purple, placed a gold chain around his neck, \u24d2 and issued a proclamation concerning him that he should be the third ruler in the kingdom.", "comment": "\u24d2 Dn 5:7,16"}, {"pk": 4049719, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 5, "verse": 30, "text": "That very night Belshazzar the king of the Chaldeans was killed,"}, {"pk": 4049720, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 5, "verse": 31, "text": "and Darius the Mede \u24d3 received the kingdom at the age of sixty-two.", "comment": "\u24d3 Dn 6:1; 9:1; 11:1"}, {"pk": 4049721, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 6, "verse": 1, "text": "Darius decided [1] to appoint 120 satraps over the kingdom, stationed throughout the realm,", "comment": "[1] Lit It was pleasing before Darius"}, {"pk": 4049722, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 6, "verse": 2, "text": "and over them three administrators, including Daniel. \u24d4 These satraps would be accountable to them so that the king would not be defrauded. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d4 Dn 2:48-49; 5:16,29
\u24d5 Ezr 4:22; Est 7:4"}, {"pk": 4049723, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 6, "verse": 3, "text": "Daniel [2] distinguished himself above the administrators and satraps because he had an extraordinary spirit, \u24d6 so the king planned to set him over the whole realm. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 Dn 5:12,14; 9:23
[2] Lit Now this Daniel
\u24d7 Gn 41:40; Est 10:3"}, {"pk": 4049724, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 6, "verse": 4, "text": "The administrators and satraps, therefore, kept trying to find a charge against Daniel \u24d8 regarding the kingdom. But they could find no charge or corruption, \u24d9 for he was trustworthy, and no negligence or corruption was found in him.", "comment": "\u24d8 Gn 43:18; Jdg 14:4; Jr 20:10; Dn 3:8; Lk 20:20
\u24d9 Dn 6:22; Lk 20:26; 23:14; Php 2:15; 1Pt 2:12; 3:16"}, {"pk": 4049725, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 6, "verse": 5, "text": "Then these men said, \u201cWe will never find any charge against this Daniel unless we find something against him concerning the law of his God.\u201d \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Ac 24:13-16,20-21"}, {"pk": 4049726, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 6, "verse": 6, "text": "So the administrators and satraps went together to the king and said to him, \u201cMay King Darius live forever. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Neh 2:3; Dn 2:4; 5:10; 6:21"}, {"pk": 4049727, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 6, "verse": 7, "text": "All the administrators of the kingdom, \u24dc the prefects, satraps, advisers, and governors have agreed that the king should establish an ordinance and enforce an edict that for thirty days, anyone who petitions any god or man except you, the king, will be thrown into the lions\u2019 den. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dc Dn 3:2,27
\u24dd Ps 10:9; Dn 3:6; 6:16"}, {"pk": 4049728, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 6, "verse": 8, "text": "Therefore, Your Majesty, establish the edict \u24d0 and sign the document so that, as a law of the Medes and Persians, it is irrevocable and cannot be changed.\u201d \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Est 1:9; 8:8; Dn 6:12,15
\u24d0 Est 3:12; 8:10; Is 10:1"}, {"pk": 4049729, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 6, "verse": 9, "text": "So King Darius signed the written edict. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 118:9; 146:3"}, {"pk": 4049730, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 6, "verse": 10, "text": "When Daniel learned that the document had been signed, he went into his house. The windows in its upstairs room opened toward Jerusalem, \u24d3 and three times a day he got down on his knees, prayed, and gave thanks to his God, \u24d4 just as he had done before.", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 34:1; Dn 9:4-19; Php 4:6; 1Th 5:17-18
\u24d3 1Kg 8:44-49; Ps 5:7; Jnh 2:4"}, {"pk": 4049731, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 6, "verse": 11, "text": "Then these men went as a group and found \u24d5 Daniel petitioning and imploring his God.", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 37:32-33; Dn 6:6"}, {"pk": 4049732, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 6, "verse": 12, "text": "So they approached the king \u24d6 and asked about his edict: \u201cDidn\u2019t you sign an edict that for thirty days any person who petitions any god or man except you, the king, will be thrown into the lions\u2019 den?\u201d The king answered, \u201cAs a law of the Medes and Persians, the order stands [3] and is irrevocable.\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Est 1:19; Dn 6:8,15
\u24d6 Dn 3:8-12; Ac 16:19-21
[3] Lit the word is certain"}, {"pk": 4049733, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 6, "verse": 13, "text": "Then they replied to the king, \u201cDaniel, one of the Judean exiles, has ignored you, \u24d8 the king, and the edict you signed, for he prays three times a day.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d8 Est 3:8; Dn 3:12; Ac 5:29"}, {"pk": 4049734, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 6, "verse": 14, "text": "As soon as the king heard this, he was very displeased; he set his mind on rescuing Daniel \u24d9 and made every effort until sundown to deliver him.", "comment": "\u24d9 Mk 6:26"}, {"pk": 4049735, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 6, "verse": 15, "text": "Then these men went together to the king and said to him, \u201cYou know, Your Majesty, that it is a law of the Medes and Persians that no edict or ordinance the king establishes can be changed.\u201d \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Est 8:8; Ps 94:20,21; Dn 6:8,12"}, {"pk": 4049736, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 6, "verse": 16, "text": "So the king gave the order, and they brought Daniel and threw him into the lions\u2019 den. \u24db The king said to Daniel, \u201cMay your God, whom you continually serve, \u24dc rescue you!\u201d", "comment": "\u24dc Jb 5:19; Ps 37:39-40; Is 41:10; 2Co 1:10
\u24db 2Sm 3:39; Jr 38:5; Dn 6:7"}, {"pk": 4049737, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 6, "verse": 17, "text": "A stone was brought and placed over the mouth of the den. \u24dd The king sealed it with his own signet ring and with the signet rings of his nobles, so that nothing in regard to Daniel could be changed.", "comment": "\u24dd Lm 3:53; Mt 27:66"}, {"pk": 4049738, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 6, "verse": 18, "text": "Then the king went to his palace and spent the night fasting. \u24d0 No diversions [4] were brought to him, and he could not sleep. \u24d1", "comment": "[4] Aramaic obscure
\u24d0 2Sm 12:16,17
\u24d1 Est 6:1; Ps 77:4; Dn 2:1"}, {"pk": 4049739, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 6, "verse": 19, "text": "At the first light of dawn the king got up and hurried to the lions\u2019 den."}, {"pk": 4049740, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 6, "verse": 20, "text": "When he reached the den, he cried out in anguish to Daniel. \u201cDaniel, servant of the living God,\u201d the king said, [5] \u201chas your God, whom you continually serve, been able to rescue you \u24d2 from the lions?\u201d", "comment": "[5] Lit said to Daniel
\u24d2 Gn 18:14; Nm 11:23; Jr 32:17; Dn 3:17"}, {"pk": 4049741, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 6, "verse": 21, "text": "Then Daniel spoke with the king: \u201cMay the king live forever."}, {"pk": 4049742, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 6, "verse": 22, "text": "My God sent his angel \u24d3 and shut the lions\u2019 mouths; and they haven\u2019t harmed me, for I was found innocent before him. And also before you, Your Majesty, I have not done harm.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d3 Nm 20:16; Is 63:9; Dn 3:28; Ac 12:11; Heb 1:14"}, {"pk": 4049743, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 6, "verse": 23, "text": "The king was overjoyed and gave orders to take Daniel out of the den. When Daniel was brought up from the den, he was found to be unharmed, for he trusted in his God. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 1Ch 5:20; 2Ch 20:20; Ps 118:8-9; Is 26:3; Dn 3:17-18"}, {"pk": 4049744, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 6, "verse": 24, "text": "The king then gave the command, and those men who had maliciously accused Daniel [6] \u24d5 were brought and thrown into the lions\u2019 den\u2009\u2014\u2009they, their children, and their wives. \u24d6 They had not reached the bottom of the den before the lions overpowered them and crushed all their bones.", "comment": "\u24d6 Dt 24:16; 2Kg 14:6; Est 9:10
[6] Lit had eaten his pieces
\u24d5 Dn 3:8; 6:12-13"}, {"pk": 4049745, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 6, "verse": 25, "text": "Then King Darius wrote to those of every people, nation, and language who live on the whole earth: \u201cMay your prosperity abound. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Ezr 4:17; 1Pt 1:2"}, {"pk": 4049746, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 6, "verse": 26, "text": "I issue a decree \u24d8 that in all my royal dominion, people must tremble in fear before the God of Daniel: \u24d9 For he is the living God,
and he endures forever;
his kingdom will never be destroyed, \u24da
and his dominion has no end.
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 93:1-2; Dn 2:44; 7:14; Mal 3:6
\u24d8 Ezr 6:8-12; 7:13,21; Dn 3:29; 4:6
\u24d9 Dn 5:19"}, {"pk": 4049747, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 6, "verse": 27, "text": "He rescues and delivers;
he performs signs and wonders
in the heavens and on the earth, \u24db
for he has rescued Daniel
from the power of the lions.\u201d
", "comment": "\u24db Dn 4:2-3"}, {"pk": 4049748, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 6, "verse": 28, "text": "So Daniel prospered \u24dc during the reign of Darius and [7] the reign of Cyrus the Persian. \u24dd", "comment": "[7] Or Darius, even
\u24dc Dn 1:21
\u24dd 2Ch 36:22-23; Dn 10:1"}, {"pk": 4049749, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 7, "verse": 1, "text": "In the first year of King Belshazzar of Babylon, Daniel had a dream with visions in his mind \u24d0 as he was lying in his bed. He wrote down the dream, \u24d1 and here is the summary [1] of his account.", "comment": "[1] Lit beginning
\u24d0 Jb 33:14-16; Dn 1:17; 2:1; 4:5-9; Jl 2:28
\u24d1 Jr 36:4,32"}, {"pk": 4049750, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 7, "verse": 2, "text": "Daniel said, \u201cIn my vision at night I was watching, and suddenly the four winds of heaven \u24d2 stirred up the great sea.", "comment": "\u24d2 Ezk 37:9; Zch 2:6; Rv 7:1"}, {"pk": 4049751, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 7, "verse": 3, "text": "Four huge beasts \u24d3 came up from the sea, \u24d4 each different from the other.", "comment": "\u24d3 Dn 7:17
\u24d4 Rv 13:1; 17:8"}, {"pk": 4049752, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 7, "verse": 4, "text": "\u201cThe first was like a lion \u24d5 but had eagle\u2019s wings. I continued watching until its wings were torn off. It was lifted up from the ground, set on its feet like a man, and given a human mind.", "comment": "\u24d5 Jr 4:7; 25:9; Rv 13:2"}, {"pk": 4049753, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 7, "verse": 5, "text": "\u201cSuddenly, another beast appeared, a second one, that looked like a bear. \u24d6 It was raised up on one side, with three ribs in its mouth between its teeth. It was told, \u2018Get up! Gorge yourself on flesh.\u2019", "comment": "\u24d6 Rv 13:2"}, {"pk": 4049754, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 7, "verse": 6, "text": "\u201cAfter this, while I was watching, suddenly another beast appeared. It was like a leopard \u24d7 with four wings of a bird on its back. It had four heads, \u24d8 and it was given dominion.", "comment": "\u24d7 Hab 1:8; Rv 13:2
\u24d8 Dn 8:22"}, {"pk": 4049755, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 7, "verse": 7, "text": "\u201cAfter this, while I was watching in the night visions, suddenly a fourth beast \u24d9 appeared, frightening and dreadful, and incredibly strong, with large iron teeth. It devoured and crushed, and it trampled with its feet whatever was left. It was different from all the beasts before it, and it had ten horns. \u24da", "comment": "\u24d9 Dn 7:19,23
\u24da Dn 7:20,24; Rv 12:3; 13:1"}, {"pk": 4049756, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 7, "verse": 8, "text": "\u201cWhile I was considering the horns, suddenly another horn, \u24db a little one, came up among them, and three of the first horns were uprooted before it. And suddenly in this horn there were eyes like the eyes of a human and a mouth that was speaking arrogantly. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24db Dn 7:11,20-26; 8:9
\u24dc Rv 13:5-6"}, {"pk": 4049757, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 7, "verse": 9, "text": "\u201cAs I kept watching, thrones were set in place, \u24dd
and the Ancient of Days took his seat.
His clothing was white like snow, \u24d0
and the hair of his head like whitest wool. \u24d1
His throne was flaming fire; \u24d2
its wheels were blazing fire. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ezk 10:2,6
\u24dd Mt 19:28; Rv 20:4
\u24d0 Mk 9:3
\u24d1 Is 1:18; Rv 1:14
\u24d2 Ezk 1:13,26"}, {"pk": 4049758, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 7, "verse": 10, "text": "A river of fire was flowing,
coming out from his presence.
Thousands upon thousands \u24d4 served him;
ten thousand times ten thousand \u24d5 stood before him.
The court was convened, \u24d6
and the books were opened. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d6 Dn 7:26
\u24d4 Dt 33:2; 1Kg 22:19; Rv 5:11
\u24d5 Ps 96:11-13; Rv 9:16
\u24d7 Dn 12:1; Rv 20:11-15"}, {"pk": 4049759, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 7, "verse": 11, "text": "\u201cI watched, then, because of the sound of the arrogant words the horn was speaking. As I continued watching, the beast was killed and its body destroyed and given over to the burning fire. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Dn 7:26; Rv 19:20; 20:10"}, {"pk": 4049760, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 7, "verse": 12, "text": "As for the rest of the beasts, their dominion was removed, but an extension of life was granted to them for a certain period of time. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 75:6-7; Dn 2:21"}, {"pk": 4049761, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 7, "verse": 13, "text": "I continued watching in the night visions, and suddenly one like a son of man \u24da
was coming with the clouds of heaven. \u24db
He approached the Ancient of Days
and was escorted before him.
", "comment": "\u24da Mt 16:27-28; 24:30; Lk 21:27; Ac 7:56; Rv 1:7,13; 14:14
\u24db Mt 26:64; Mk 13:26; 14:62"}, {"pk": 4049762, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 7, "verse": 14, "text": "He was given dominion, \u24dc
and glory, and a kingdom;
so that those of every people,
nation, and language \u24dd
should serve \u24d0 him.
His dominion is an everlasting \u24d1 dominion
that will not pass away,
and his kingdom is one
that will not be destroyed.
", "comment": "\u24d0 Dn 3:14,17-18,28; 6:17,21; 7:27
\u24dc Jn 3:35; 1Co 15:27; Eph 1:20-22; Php 2:9; Rv 1:6; 11:15
\u24dd Ps 72:11; 102:22; Rv 10:11
\u24d1 Heb 12:28"}, {"pk": 4049763, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 7, "verse": 15, "text": "\u201cAs for me, Daniel, my spirit was deeply distressed within me, [2] and the visions in my mind terrified me. \u24d2", "comment": "[2] Lit was distressed in the middle of its sheath
\u24d2 Dn 4:19; 7:1,28"}, {"pk": 4049764, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 7, "verse": 16, "text": "I approached one of those who were standing by and asked him \u24d3 to clarify all this. So he let me know the interpretation of these things: \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d3 Zch 1:9,19; Rv 5:5; 7:13-14
\u24d4 Dn 7:3"}, {"pk": 4049765, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 7, "verse": 17, "text": "\u2018These huge beasts, four in number, are four kings who will rise from the earth."}, {"pk": 4049766, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 7, "verse": 18, "text": "But the holy ones of the Most High will receive the kingdom and possess it forever, yes, forever and ever.\u2019 \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 149:5-9; Is 60:12-14; Rv 2:26-27; 11:15; 22:5"}, {"pk": 4049767, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 7, "verse": 19, "text": "\u201cThen I wanted to be clear about the fourth beast, \u24d6 the one different from all the others, extremely terrifying, with iron teeth and bronze claws, devouring, crushing, and trampling with its feet whatever was left.", "comment": "\u24d6 Dn 7:7-8"}, {"pk": 4049768, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 7, "verse": 20, "text": "I also wanted to know about the ten horns \u24d7 on its head and about the other horn that came up, before which three fell\u2009\u2014\u2009the horn that had eyes, and a mouth that spoke arrogantly, \u24d8 and that looked bigger than the others.", "comment": "\u24d8 Dn 7:8; 2Th 2:9-10
\u24d7 Rv 12:3"}, {"pk": 4049769, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 7, "verse": 21, "text": "As I was watching, this horn waged war \u24d9 against the holy ones and was prevailing over them", "comment": "\u24d9 Rv 11:7; 13:7"}, {"pk": 4049770, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 7, "verse": 22, "text": "until the Ancient of Days arrived and a judgment \u24da was given in favor of the holy ones of the Most High, for the time had come, and the holy ones took possession of the kingdom.", "comment": "\u24da Dn 7:10; 1Co 6:2-3"}, {"pk": 4049771, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 7, "verse": 23, "text": "\u201cThis is what he said: \u2018The fourth beast will be a fourth kingdom on the earth, different from all the other kingdoms. It will devour the whole earth, trample it down, and crush it."}, {"pk": 4049772, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 7, "verse": 24, "text": "The ten horns \u24db are ten kings who will rise from this kingdom. Another king, different from the previous ones, will rise after them and subdue three kings.", "comment": "\u24db Dn 7:7; Rv 17:12"}, {"pk": 4049773, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 7, "verse": 25, "text": "He will speak words against the Most High \u24dc and oppress [3] the holy ones \u24dd of the Most High. He will intend to change religious festivals [4] and laws, \u24d0 and the holy ones will be handed over to him for a time, times, and half a time. [5] \u24d1", "comment": "[4] Lit change times
\u24dc Dn 11:36; Rv 13:1-6
[3] Lit wear out
\u24dd Rv 13:7; 18:24
\u24d0 Dn 2:21
[5] Or for three and a half years
\u24d1 Dn 12:7; Rv 11:2; 12:14"}, {"pk": 4049774, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 7, "verse": 26, "text": "But the court will convene, \u24d2 and his dominion will be taken away, to be completely destroyed forever. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d2 Dn 7:10
\u24d3 Rv 17:14; 19:20"}, {"pk": 4049775, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 7, "verse": 27, "text": "The kingdom, dominion, and greatness of the kingdoms under all of heaven will be given to the people, the holy ones of the Most High. His kingdom will be an everlasting kingdom, \u24d4 and all rulers will serve and obey him.\u2019", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 145:13; Is 9:7; Lk 1:33; Rv 11:15; 22:5"}, {"pk": 4049776, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 7, "verse": 28, "text": "\u201cThis is the end of the account. As for me, Daniel, my thoughts terrified me greatly, \u24d5 and my face turned pale, [6] but I kept the matter to myself.\u201d \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Lk 2:19,51
\u24d5 Dn 4:19
[6] Lit my brightness changed on me"}, {"pk": 4049777, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 8, "verse": 1, "text": "In the third year of King Belshazzar\u2019s \u24d7 reign, a vision appeared to me, Daniel, after the one that had appeared to me earlier. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d7 Dn 5:1
\u24d8 Dn 7:1"}, {"pk": 4049778, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 8, "verse": 2, "text": "I saw the vision, and as I watched, I was in the fortress city of Susa, \u24d9 in the province of Elam. \u24da I saw in the vision that I was beside the Ulai Canal.", "comment": "\u24d9 Ezr 4:9; Neh 1:1; Est 1:2; 2:8
\u24da Gn 10:22; 14:1; Is 11:11; Jr 25:25; Ezk 33:24"}, {"pk": 4049779, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 8, "verse": 3, "text": "I looked up, [1] and there was a ram \u24db standing beside the canal. He had two horns. The two horns were long, but one was longer than the other, and the longer one came up last.", "comment": "[1] Lit I lifted my eyes and looked
\u24db Dn 8:20"}, {"pk": 4049780, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 8, "verse": 4, "text": "I saw the ram charging to the west, the north, and the south. \u24dc No animal could stand against him, and there was no rescue from his power. He did whatever he wanted \u24dd and became great.", "comment": "\u24dc Dt 33:17; 1Kg 22:11; Ezk 34:21
\u24dd Dn 11:3"}, {"pk": 4049781, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 8, "verse": 5, "text": "As I was observing, a male goat appeared, coming from the west across the surface of the entire earth without touching the ground. The goat had a conspicuous horn [2] between his eyes. \u24d0", "comment": "[2] Lit a horn of a vision
\u24d0 Dn 8:21"}, {"pk": 4049782, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 8, "verse": 6, "text": "He came toward the two-horned ram I had seen standing beside the canal and rushed at him with savage fury."}, {"pk": 4049783, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 8, "verse": 7, "text": "I saw him approaching the ram, and infuriated with him, he struck the ram, breaking his two horns, and the ram was not strong enough to stand against him. The goat threw him to the ground and trampled him, and there was no one to rescue the ram from his power."}, {"pk": 4049784, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 8, "verse": 8, "text": "Then the male goat acted even more arrogantly, \u24d1 but when he became powerful, the large horn was broken. \u24d2 Four conspicuous horns came up in its place, pointing toward the four winds of heaven. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d2 Dn 8:22
\u24d1 2Ch 26:16; Dn 5:20
\u24d3 Dn 7:2; Rv 7:1"}, {"pk": 4049785, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 8, "verse": 9, "text": "From one of them a little horn \u24d4 emerged and grew extensively toward the south and the east and toward the beautiful land. [3] \u24d5", "comment": "[3] = Israel
\u24d4 Dn 7:8; 8:23
\u24d5 Ps 48:2; Dn 11:16,41"}, {"pk": 4049786, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 8, "verse": 10, "text": "It grew as high as the heavenly army, made some of the army and some of the stars [4] fall to the earth, \u24d6 and trampled them. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 Is 14:13; Jr 48:26; Rv 12:4
[4] Or some of the army, that is, some of the stars
\u24d7 Dn 7:7"}, {"pk": 4049787, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 8, "verse": 11, "text": "It acted arrogantly \u24d8 even against the Prince of the heavenly army; \u24d9 it revoked his regular sacrifice \u24da and overthrew the place of his sanctuary.", "comment": "\u24d8 2Kg 19:22-23; 2Ch 32:15-17; Is 37:23; Dn 11:36-37
\u24d9 Jos 5:13-15
\u24da Ezk 46:14; Dn 11:31; 12:11"}, {"pk": 4049788, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 8, "verse": 12, "text": "In the rebellion, the army was given up, together with the regular sacrifice. The horn threw truth to the ground and was successful \u24db in what it did.", "comment": "\u24db Is 59:14; Dn 11:36"}, {"pk": 4049789, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 8, "verse": 13, "text": "Then I heard a holy one speaking, \u24dc and another holy one said to the speaker, \u201cHow long will the events of this vision last \u24dd \u2009\u2014\u2009the regular sacrifice, the rebellion that makes desolate, and the giving over of the sanctuary and of the army to be trampled?\u201d \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dc Dn 4:13,23; 1Pt 1:12
\u24dd Ps 74:10; 79:5; Is 6:11; Dn 12:6,8; Rv 6:10
\u24d0 Is 63:18; Jr 12:10; Lk 21:24; Heb 10:29; Rv 11:2"}, {"pk": 4049790, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 8, "verse": 14, "text": "He said to me, [5] \u201cFor 2,300 evenings and mornings; then the sanctuary will be restored.\u201d", "comment": "[5] LXX, Theod, Syr, Vg read him"}, {"pk": 4049791, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 8, "verse": 15, "text": "While I, Daniel, was watching the vision and trying to understand it, there stood before me someone who appeared to be a man. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Dn 7:13; 10:16,18"}, {"pk": 4049792, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 8, "verse": 16, "text": "I heard a human voice calling from the middle of the Ulai: \u201cGabriel, \u24d2 explain the vision to this man.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d2 Dn 9:21; Lk 1:19,26"}, {"pk": 4049793, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 8, "verse": 17, "text": "So he approached where I was standing; when he came near, I was terrified and fell facedown. \u24d3 \u201cSon of man,\u201d he said to me, \u201cunderstand that the vision refers to the time of the end.\u201d \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d3 Ezk 1:28; 44:4; Dn 2:46; Rv 1:17
\u24d4 Dn 11:35,40"}, {"pk": 4049794, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 8, "verse": 18, "text": "While he was speaking to me, I fell into a deep sleep, \u24d5 with my face to the ground. Then he touched me, made me stand up, \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Ezk 2:2; Dn 10:10,16,18
\u24d5 Dn 10:9; Lk 9:32"}, {"pk": 4049795, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 8, "verse": 19, "text": "and said, \u201cI am here to tell you what will happen at the conclusion of the time of wrath, because it refers to the appointed time of the end. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Mt 13:7"}, {"pk": 4049796, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 8, "verse": 20, "text": "The two-horned ram \u24d8 that you saw represents the kings of Media and Persia.", "comment": "\u24d8 Dn 8:3"}, {"pk": 4049797, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 8, "verse": 21, "text": "The shaggy goat represents the king of Greece, and the large horn between his eyes represents the first king. [6]", "comment": "[6] = Alexander the Great"}, {"pk": 4049798, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 8, "verse": 22, "text": "The four horns that took the place of the broken horn represent four kingdoms. They will rise from that nation, but without its power."}, {"pk": 4049799, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 8, "verse": 23, "text": "Near the end of their kingdoms,
when the rebels have reached
the full measure of their sin, [7]
a ruthless [8] king, skilled in intrigue, [9]
will come to the throne.
", "comment": "[8] Lit strong of face
[7] Lit have become complete
[9] Lit king, and understanding riddles"}, {"pk": 4049800, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 8, "verse": 24, "text": "His power will be great,
but it will not be his own.
He will cause outrageous destruction \u24d9
and succeed in whatever he does.
He will destroy the powerful
along with the holy people. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24d9 Dn 11:36; 12:7
\u24da Dn 7:27"}, {"pk": 4049801, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 8, "verse": 25, "text": "He will cause deceit to prosper
through his cunning and by his influence,
and in his own mind he will exalt himself.
He will destroy many in a time of peace;
he will even stand against the Prince of princes.
Yet he will be broken\u2009\u2014\u2009not by human hands. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Jb 34:20; Dn 2:34,45"}, {"pk": 4049802, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 8, "verse": 26, "text": "The vision of the evenings and the mornings
that has been told is true.
Now you are to seal up the vision \u24dc
because it refers to many days in the future.\u201d
", "comment": "\u24dc Ezk 12:27; Dn 12:4,9; Rv 10:4; 22:10"}, {"pk": 4049803, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 8, "verse": 27, "text": "I, Daniel, was overcome and lay sick for days. \u24dd Then I got up and went about the king\u2019s business. \u24d0 I was greatly disturbed by the vision and could not understand it.", "comment": "\u24d0 Dn 2:48
\u24dd Dn 7:28; 8:17; Hab 3:16"}, {"pk": 4049804, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 9, "verse": 1, "text": "In the first year of Darius, \u24d1 the son of Ahasuerus, a Mede by birth, who was made king over the Chaldean kingdom\u2009\u2014\u2009", "comment": "\u24d1 Dn 5:31; 6:1; 11:1"}, {"pk": 4049805, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 9, "verse": 2, "text": "in the first year of his reign, I, Daniel, understood from the books according to the word of the LORD to the prophet Jeremiah that the number of years for the desolation of Jerusalem would be seventy. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 2Ch 36:21; Ezr 1:1; Jr 25:11-12; 29:10; Zch 7:5"}, {"pk": 4049806, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 9, "verse": 3, "text": "So I turned my attention to the Lord God to seek him by prayer and petitions, with fasting, sackcloth, and ashes. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Neh 1:4; Jb 2:8; Is 61:3; Lk 10:13"}, {"pk": 4049807, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 9, "verse": 4, "text": "I prayed to the LORD my God and confessed: Ah, Lord\u2009\u2014\u2009the great and awe-inspiring God \u24d4 who keeps his gracious covenant \u24d5 with those who love him \u24d6 and keep his commands \u24d7 \u2009\u2014\u2009", "comment": "\u24d6 1Jn 4:20
\u24d4 Dt 7:21; Neh 9:32
\u24d5 Dt 7:9
\u24d7 Dt 7:9; Neh 1:5"}, {"pk": 4049808, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 9, "verse": 5, "text": "we have sinned, \u24d8 done wrong, acted wickedly, rebelled, \u24d9 and turned away from your commands and ordinances. \u24da", "comment": "\u24d9 Lm 1:18,20
\u24d8 1Kg 8:48; Neh 9:33; Ps 106:6; Is 64:5-7; Jr 14:7
\u24da Ps 119:176; Is 53:6; Dn 9:11"}, {"pk": 4049809, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 9, "verse": 6, "text": "We have not listened to your servants the prophets, \u24db who spoke in your name to our kings, leaders, fathers, and all the people of the land.", "comment": "\u24db 2Ch 36:16; Jr 44:4-5"}, {"pk": 4049810, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 9, "verse": 7, "text": "Lord, righteousness belongs to you, \u24dc but this day public shame belongs to us: the men of Judah, the residents of Jerusalem, and all Israel\u2009\u2014\u2009those who are near and those who are far, in all the countries where you have banished them because of the disloyalty they have shown toward you.", "comment": "\u24dc Jr 23:6; 33:16; Dn 9:18"}, {"pk": 4049811, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 9, "verse": 8, "text": "LORD, public shame \u24dd belongs to us, our kings, our leaders, and our fathers, because we have sinned against you. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 78:56-64
\u24dd Ps 37:1-2"}, {"pk": 4049812, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 9, "verse": 9, "text": "Compassion and forgiveness belong to the Lord our God, though we have rebelled against him"}, {"pk": 4049813, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 9, "verse": 10, "text": "and have not obeyed the LORD our God by following his instructions that he set before us through his servants \u24d1 the prophets.", "comment": "\u24d1 2Kg 17:13-15; 18:12"}, {"pk": 4049814, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 9, "verse": 11, "text": "All Israel has broken your law and turned away, \u24d2 refusing to obey you. The promised curse [1] written in the law of Moses, \u24d3 the servant of God, has been poured out on us because we have sinned against him.", "comment": "[1] Lit The curse and the oath
\u24d2 Is 1:3-4; Jr 8:5-10
\u24d3 Dt 28:15-68; 29:16\u201430:20; Lk 2:22"}, {"pk": 4049815, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 9, "verse": 12, "text": "He has carried out his words \u24d4 that he spoke against us and against our rulers [2] \u24d5 by bringing on us a disaster that is so great that nothing like what has been done to Jerusalem has ever been done \u24d6 under all of heaven.", "comment": "\u24d5 Jb 12:17; Ps 82:2-7; 148:11
\u24d4 Is 44:26; Jr 44:2-6; Lm 2:17; Zch 1:6
[2] Lit against rulers who ruled us
\u24d6 Lm 1:12; 2:13; Ezk 5:9"}, {"pk": 4049816, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 9, "verse": 13, "text": "Just as it is written in the law of Moses, \u24d7 all this disaster has come on us, yet we have not sought the favor of \u24d8 the LORD our God by turning from our iniquities and paying attention to your truth. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d8 Jb 36:13; Is 9:13; Jr 2:30; 5:3; Mal 1:9
\u24d7 Lv 26:14-45; Dt 28:15-68; Dn 9:11
\u24d9 Jr 31:18"}, {"pk": 4049817, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 9, "verse": 14, "text": "So the LORD kept the disaster in mind and brought it on us, for the LORD our God is righteous in all he has done. But we have not obeyed him."}, {"pk": 4049818, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 9, "verse": 15, "text": "Now, Lord our God, who brought your people out of the land of Egypt with a strong hand \u24da and made your name renowned \u24db as it is this day, we have sinned, we have acted wickedly.", "comment": "\u24da Dt 5:15
\u24db Neh 9:10; Jr 32:20"}, {"pk": 4049819, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 9, "verse": 16, "text": "Lord, in keeping with all your righteous acts, may your anger and wrath \u24dc turn away from your city Jerusalem, your holy mountain; \u24dd for because of our sins and the iniquities of our fathers, Jerusalem and your people have become an object of ridicule to all those around us.", "comment": "\u24dc Jr 32:31-32
\u24dd Ps 87:1-3; Dn 9:20; Jl 3:17; Zch 8:3"}, {"pk": 4049820, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 9, "verse": 17, "text": "Therefore, our God, hear the prayer and the petitions of your servant. Make your face shine \u24d0 on your desolate sanctuary \u24d1 for the Lord\u2019s sake.", "comment": "\u24d0 Nm 6:25; Ps 31:17; 67:2
\u24d1 Lm 5:18"}, {"pk": 4049821, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 9, "verse": 18, "text": "Listen closely, [3] my God, and hear. Open your eyes and see our desolations and the city that bears your name. For we are not presenting our petitions before you based on our righteous acts, but based on your abundant compassion.", "comment": "[3] Lit Stretch out your ear"}, {"pk": 4049822, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 9, "verse": 19, "text": "Lord, hear! Lord, forgive! Lord, listen and act! My God, for your own sake, do not delay, \u24d2 because your city and your people bear your name.", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 44:23; 74:10-11"}, {"pk": 4049823, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 9, "verse": 20, "text": "While I was speaking, praying, confessing my sin and the sin of my people Israel, \u24d3 and presenting my petition before the LORD my God concerning the holy mountain of my God\u2009\u2014\u2009", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 145:18; Is 58:9; Dn 9:3; 10:12"}, {"pk": 4049824, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 9, "verse": 21, "text": "while I was praying, Gabriel, \u24d4 the man I had seen in the first vision, \u24d5 reached me in my extreme weariness, about the time of the evening offering. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d4 Dn 8:16; Lk 1:19,26
\u24d5 Dn 8:1,15
\u24d6 Ex 29:39; 1Kg 18:36; Ezr 9:4"}, {"pk": 4049825, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 9, "verse": 22, "text": "He gave me this explanation: \u201cDaniel, I\u2019ve come now to give you understanding. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Dn 8:16; 10:21; Zch 1:9"}, {"pk": 4049826, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 9, "verse": 23, "text": "At the beginning of your petitions an answer went out, and I have come to give it, for you are treasured by God. [4] \u24d8 So consider the message and understand the vision: \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d8 Dn 10:11,19
[4] by God added for clarity
\u24d9 Mt 24:15"}, {"pk": 4049827, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 9, "verse": 24, "text": "Seventy weeks are decreed \u24da
about your people and your holy city\u2009\u2014
to bring the rebellion to an end,
to put a stop to sin,
to atone for iniquity,
to bring in everlasting righteousness, \u24db
to seal up vision and prophecy,
and to anoint the most holy place.
", "comment": "\u24da Lv 25:8; Nm 14:34; Ezk 4:5-6
\u24db Is 51:6,8; 56:1; Jr 23:5-6; Rm 3:21-22"}, {"pk": 4049828, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 9, "verse": 25, "text": "Know and understand this:
From the issuing of the decree
to restore and rebuild Jerusalem \u24dc
until an Anointed One, \u24dd the ruler, [5]
will be seven weeks and sixty-two weeks.
It will be rebuilt with a plaza and a moat,
but in difficult times.
", "comment": "\u24dd Mt 1:17; Jn 1:41; 4:25
\u24dc Ezr 4:24; 6:1-15; Neh 2:1-8; 3:1
[5] Or until an anointed one, a prince"}, {"pk": 4049829, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 9, "verse": 26, "text": "After those sixty-two weeks
the Anointed One will be cut off \u24d0
and will have nothing.
The people of the coming ruler
will destroy the city \u24d1 and the sanctuary. [6]
The [7] end will come with a flood, \u24d2
and until the end there will be [8] war;
desolations are decreed.
", "comment": "\u24d2 Nah 1:8
\u24d0 Is 53:8; Mk 9:12; Lk 24:26
\u24d1 Mt 24:2; Mk 13:2; Lk 19:43-44
[6] MT; Theod, some mss read The city and the sanctuary will be destroyed when the ruler comes.
[7] Lit Its, or His
[8] Or end of a"}, {"pk": 4049830, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 9, "verse": 27, "text": "He will make a firm covenant [9]
with many for one week,
but in the middle of the week
he will put a stop to sacrifice and offering.
And the abomination of desolation \u24d3
will be on a wing \u24d4 of the temple [10] [11]
until the decreed destruction \u24d5
is poured out on the desolator.\u201d
", "comment": "\u24d5 Is 10:23; 28:22
[9] Or will enforce a covenant
\u24d3 Dn 11:31; Mt 24:15; Mk 13:14; Lk 21:20
\u24d4 Is 7:7-8; Mt 4:5
[10] LXX; MT reads of abominations
[11] Or And the desolator will be on the wing of abominations, or And the desolator will come on the wings of monsters (or of horror); Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4049831, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 10, "verse": 1, "text": "In the third year of King Cyrus of Persia, \u24d6 a message was revealed to Daniel, who was named Belteshazzar. \u24d7 The message was true and was about a great conflict. He understood the message and had understanding of the vision. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Dn 1:17; 2:21
\u24d6 Dn 1:21; 6:28
\u24d7 Dn 1:7"}, {"pk": 4049832, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 10, "verse": 2, "text": "In those days I, Daniel, was mourning for three full weeks. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Ezr 9:4-5; Neh 1:4"}, {"pk": 4049833, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 10, "verse": 3, "text": "I didn\u2019t eat any rich food, \u24da no meat or wine entered my mouth, and I didn\u2019t put any oil on my body until the three weeks were over.", "comment": "\u24da Dn 6:18; Am 6:6; Mt 6:17"}, {"pk": 4049834, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 10, "verse": 4, "text": "On the twenty-fourth day of the first month, [1] as I was standing on the bank of the great river, \u24db the Tigris,", "comment": "\u24db Ezk 1:3; Dn 8:2
[1] = Nisan (March\u2013April)"}, {"pk": 4049835, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 10, "verse": 5, "text": "I looked up, and there was a man dressed in linen, \u24dc with a belt of gold \u24dd from Uphaz [2] \u24d0 around his waist.", "comment": "[2] Some Hb mss read Ophir
\u24dc Ezk 9:2; Dn 12:6-7
\u24dd Rv 1:13; 15:6
\u24d0 Jr 10:9"}, {"pk": 4049836, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 10, "verse": 6, "text": "His body was like beryl, [3] his face like the brilliance of lightning, his eyes like flaming torches, \u24d1 his arms and feet like the gleam of polished bronze, and the sound of his words like the sound of a multitude. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d1 Rv 1:14; 2:18; 19:12
[3] The identity of this stone is uncertain.
\u24d2 Rv 19:6"}, {"pk": 4049837, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 10, "verse": 7, "text": "Only I, Daniel, saw the vision. \u24d3 The men who were with me did not see it, \u24d4 but a great terror fell on them, \u24d5 and they ran and hid.", "comment": "\u24d4 Ac 9:7
\u24d3 2Kg 6:17-20
\u24d5 Ezk 12:18"}, {"pk": 4049838, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 10, "verse": 8, "text": "I was left alone, looking at this great vision. \u24d6 No strength was left in me; my face grew deathly pale, [4] \u24d7 and I was powerless.", "comment": "[4] Lit my splendor was turned on me to ruin
\u24d6 Gn 32:24
\u24d7 Dn 7:28; 8:27; Hab 3:16"}, {"pk": 4049839, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 10, "verse": 9, "text": "I heard the words he said, and when I heard them I fell into a deep sleep, [5] \u24d8 with my face to the ground.", "comment": "[5] Lit a sleep on my face
\u24d8 Gn 15:12; Jb 4:13; Dn 8:18"}, {"pk": 4049840, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 10, "verse": 10, "text": "Suddenly, a hand touched me and set me shaking on my hands and knees."}, {"pk": 4049841, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 10, "verse": 11, "text": "He said to me, \u201cDaniel, you are a man treasured by God. [6] \u24d9 Understand the words that I\u2019m saying to you. Stand on your feet, \u24da for I have now been sent to you.\u201d \u24db After he said this to me, I stood trembling.", "comment": "\u24da Ezk 2:2; Dn 8:18
[6] by God added for clarity, also in v. 19
\u24d9 Dn 9:23; 10:19
\u24db Heb 11:14"}, {"pk": 4049842, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 10, "verse": 12, "text": "\u201cDon\u2019t be afraid, \u24dc Daniel,\u201d he said to me, \u201cfor from the first day that you purposed to understand and to humble yourself before your God, \u24dd your prayers were heard. I have come because of your prayers. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Ac 10:30-31
\u24dc Is 41:10,14; Dn 10:19
\u24dd Dn 9:2-23; 10:2-3"}, {"pk": 4049843, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 10, "verse": 13, "text": "But the prince of the kingdom of Persia opposed me for twenty-one days. Then Michael, \u24d1 one of the chief princes, came to help me after I had been left there with the kings of Persia. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d1 Dn 10:21; 12:1; Jd 9; Rv 12:7
\u24d2 Dn 7:17; 8:21"}, {"pk": 4049844, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 10, "verse": 14, "text": "Now I have come to help you understand what will happen to your people in the last days, \u24d3 for the vision refers to those days.\u201d \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Dn 8:26; 12:4,9
\u24d3 Dt 31:29; Dn 2:28"}, {"pk": 4049845, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 10, "verse": 15, "text": "While he was saying these words to me, I turned my face toward the ground and was speechless. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Ezk 3:26; 24:27; Lk 1:20"}, {"pk": 4049846, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 10, "verse": 16, "text": "Suddenly one with human likeness \u24d6 touched my lips. \u24d7 I opened my mouth and said to the one standing in front of me, \u201cMy lord, because of the vision, anguish overwhelms me and I am powerless. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d6 Dn 8:15
\u24d8 Dn 7:15,28; 8:17,27; 10:8-9
\u24d7 Is 6:7; Jr 1:9"}, {"pk": 4049847, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 10, "verse": 17, "text": "How can someone like me, \u24d9 your servant, [7] speak with someone like you, my lord? Now I have no strength, and there is no breath in me.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d9 Ex 24:10-11; Is 6:1-5
[7] Lit Can I, a servant of my lord"}, {"pk": 4049848, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 10, "verse": 18, "text": "Then the one with a human appearance touched me again and strengthened me. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Is 35:3-4"}, {"pk": 4049849, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 10, "verse": 19, "text": "He said, \u201cDon\u2019t be afraid, \u24db you who are [8] treasured by God. \u24dc Peace to you; be very strong!\u201d \u24dd As he spoke to me, I was strengthened and said, \u201cLet my lord speak, for you have strengthened me.\u201d \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 138:2; 2Co 12:9
\u24dc Dn 9:23; 10:11
\u24dd Jos 1:6-7,9; Is 35:4
\u24db Jdg 6:23; Is 43:1; Dn 10:12
[8] Lit afraid, man"}, {"pk": 4049850, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 10, "verse": 20, "text": "He said, \u201cDo you know why I\u2019ve come to you? I must return at once to fight against the prince of Persia, and when I leave, the prince of Greece will come. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Dn 8:21; 11:2"}, {"pk": 4049851, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 10, "verse": 21, "text": "However, I will tell you what is recorded in the book of truth. (No one has the courage to support me against those princes except Michael, \u24d2 your prince.", "comment": "\u24d2 Dn 10:13; Rv 12:7"}, {"pk": 4049852, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 11, "verse": 1, "text": "In the first year of Darius the Mede, \u24d3 I stood up to strengthen and protect him.)", "comment": "\u24d3 Dn 5:31; 9:1"}, {"pk": 4049853, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 11, "verse": 2, "text": "Now I will tell you the truth. \u24d4 \u201cThree more kings will arise in Persia, and the fourth will be far richer than the others. By the power he gains through his riches, he will stir up everyone against the kingdom of Greece. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Dn 8:21; 10:20
\u24d4 Dn 8:26; 10:1,21"}, {"pk": 4049854, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 11, "verse": 3, "text": "Then a warrior king will arise; he will rule a vast realm and do whatever he wants. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Dn 5:19; 8:4; 11:16,36"}, {"pk": 4049855, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 11, "verse": 4, "text": "But as soon as he is established, his kingdom will be broken up and divided to the four winds of heaven, \u24d7 but not to his descendants; it will not be the same kingdom that he ruled, because his kingdom will be uprooted and will go to others besides them. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Jr 12:15,17; 18:7
\u24d7 Jr 49:36; Ezk 37:9; Dn 7:2; 8:8; Zch 2:6; 6:5; Rv 7:1"}, {"pk": 4049856, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 11, "verse": 5, "text": "\u201cThe king of the South \u24d9 will grow powerful, but one of his commanders will grow more powerful and will rule a kingdom greater than his.", "comment": "\u24d9 Dn 11:9,11,14,25,40"}, {"pk": 4049857, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 11, "verse": 6, "text": "After some years they will form an alliance, and the daughter of the king of the South will go to the king of the North \u24da to seal the agreement. She will not retain power, and his strength will not endure. She will be given up, together with her entourage, her father, [1] and the one who supported her during those times.", "comment": "[1] Some Hb mss, Theod read the child; Syr, Vg read her children
\u24da Dn 11:13,15,40"}, {"pk": 4049858, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 11, "verse": 7, "text": "In the place of the king of the South, one from her family [2] will rise up, come against the army, and enter the fortress of the king of the North. He will take action against them and triumph.", "comment": "[2] Lit from the shoot of her roots"}, {"pk": 4049859, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 11, "verse": 8, "text": "He will take even their gods captive to Egypt, with their metal images and their precious articles of silver and gold. \u24db For some years he will stay away from the king of the North,", "comment": "\u24db Is 37:19; 46:1-2; Jr 43:12-13"}, {"pk": 4049860, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 11, "verse": 9, "text": "who will enter the kingdom of the king of the South and then return to his own land."}, {"pk": 4049861, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 11, "verse": 10, "text": "\u201cHis sons will mobilize for war and assemble a large number of armed forces. They will advance, sweeping through like a flood, [3] \u24dc and will again wage war as far as his fortress.", "comment": "[3] Lit advance and overflow and pass through
\u24dc Is 8:8; Jr 46:7-8; 51:42; Dn 11:26,40"}, {"pk": 4049862, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 11, "verse": 11, "text": "Infuriated, the king of the South will march out to fight with the king of the North, who will raise a large army, but they will be handed over to his enemy."}, {"pk": 4049863, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 11, "verse": 12, "text": "When the army is carried off, he will become arrogant and cause tens of thousands to fall, but he will not triumph."}, {"pk": 4049864, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 11, "verse": 13, "text": "The king of the North will again raise a multitude larger than the first. After some years [4] \u24dd he will advance with a great army and many supplies.", "comment": "\u24dd Dn 4:16; 12:7
[4] Lit At the end of the times"}, {"pk": 4049865, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 11, "verse": 14, "text": "\u201cIn those times many will rise up against the king of the South. Violent ones among your own people will assert themselves to fulfill a vision, but they will fail."}, {"pk": 4049866, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 11, "verse": 15, "text": "Then the king of the North will come, build up a siege ramp, \u24d0 and capture a well-fortified city. The forces of the South will not stand; even their select troops will not be able to resist.", "comment": "\u24d0 Jr 6:6; Ezk 4:2; 17:17"}, {"pk": 4049867, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 11, "verse": 16, "text": "The king of the North who comes against him will do whatever he wants, \u24d1 and no one can oppose him. He will establish himself in the beautiful land [5] \u24d2 with total destruction in his hand.", "comment": "\u24d1 Dn 5:19; 11:3,36
\u24d2 Dn 8:9; 11:41
[5] = Israel"}, {"pk": 4049868, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 11, "verse": 17, "text": "He will resolve \u24d3 to come with the force of his whole kingdom and will reach an agreement with him. [6] He will give him a daughter in marriage [7] to destroy it, [8] but she will not stand with him or support him.", "comment": "[6] = the king of the South
[8] Perhaps the kingdom
\u24d3 2Kg 12:17; Ezk 4:3,7
[7] Lit him the daughter of women"}, {"pk": 4049869, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 11, "verse": 18, "text": "Then he will turn his attention to the coasts and islands [9] \u24d4 and capture many. But a commander will put an end to his taunting; instead, he will turn his taunts against him. \u24d5", "comment": "[9] of the Mediterranean
\u24d5 Hs 12:14
\u24d4 Gn 10:5; Is 66:19; Jr 2:10; 31:10; Zph 2:11"}, {"pk": 4049870, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 11, "verse": 19, "text": "He will turn his attention back to the fortresses of his own land, but he will stumble, fall, \u24d6 and be no more. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Jb 20:8; Ps 37:36; Ezk 26:21
\u24d6 Ps 27:2; Jr 46:6"}, {"pk": 4049871, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 11, "verse": 20, "text": "\u201cIn his place one will arise who will send out a tax collector \u24d8 for the glory of the kingdom; but within a few days he will be broken, though not in anger [10] or in battle.", "comment": "\u24d8 2Kg 23:35
[10] Or not openly"}, {"pk": 4049872, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 11, "verse": 21, "text": "\u201cIn his place a despised \u24d9 person will arise; royal honors will not be given to him, but he will come during a time of peace [11] \u24da and seize the kingdom by intrigue.", "comment": "[11] Or come without warning
\u24da Dn 8:25; 11:24
\u24d9 Is 53:3"}, {"pk": 4049873, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 11, "verse": 22, "text": "A flood of forces will be swept away before him; they will be broken, as well as the covenant prince."}, {"pk": 4049874, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 11, "verse": 23, "text": "After an alliance is made with him, he will act deceitfully. He will rise to power with a small nation. [12]", "comment": "[12] Or a few people"}, {"pk": 4049875, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 11, "verse": 24, "text": "During a time of peace, [13] he will come into the richest parts of the province \u24db and do what his fathers and predecessors never did. He will lavish plunder, loot, and wealth on his followers, and he will make plans against fortified cities, but only for a time.", "comment": "[13] Or Without warning
\u24db Nm 13:20; Neh 9:25; Ezk 34:14"}, {"pk": 4049876, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 11, "verse": 25, "text": "\u201cWith a large army he will stir up his power and his courage against the king of the South. The king of the South will prepare for battle with an extremely large and powerful army, but he will not succeed, because plots will be made against him."}, {"pk": 4049877, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 11, "verse": 26, "text": "Those who eat his provisions \u24dc will destroy him; his army will be swept away, and many will fall slain.", "comment": "\u24dc Dn 1:5,8,13,15"}, {"pk": 4049878, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 11, "verse": 27, "text": "The two kings, whose hearts are bent on evil, will speak lies \u24dd at the same table but to no avail, for still the end will come at the appointed time. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 12:2; Jr 9:3-5; 41:1-3
\u24d0 Dn 8:19; 11:35,40; Hab 2:3"}, {"pk": 4049879, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 11, "verse": 28, "text": "The king of the North will return to his land with great wealth, but his heart will be set against the holy covenant; [14] he will take action, then return to his own land.", "comment": "[14] Or the Jewish people and religion"}, {"pk": 4049880, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 11, "verse": 29, "text": "\u201cAt the appointed time he will come again to the South, but this time [15] will not be like the first.", "comment": "[15] Lit but the last"}, {"pk": 4049881, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 11, "verse": 30, "text": "Ships of Kittim [16] \u24d1 will come against him, and being intimidated, he will withdraw. Then he will rage against the holy covenant and take action. On his return, he will favor those who abandon the holy covenant.", "comment": "[16] = the Romans
\u24d1 Gn 10:4; Nm 24:24; 1Ch 1:7; Is 23:1,12; Jr 2:10"}, {"pk": 4049882, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 11, "verse": 31, "text": "His forces will rise up and desecrate the temple fortress. They will abolish the regular sacrifice \u24d2 and set up the abomination of desolation. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d2 Dn 8:11-13; 12:11
\u24d3 Dn 9:27; 12:11; Mt 24:15; Mk 13:14"}, {"pk": 4049883, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 11, "verse": 32, "text": "With flattery he will corrupt those who act wickedly toward the covenant, but the people who know their God will be strong and take action. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Mc 5:7-9; Zch 9:13-16; 10:3-6"}, {"pk": 4049884, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 11, "verse": 33, "text": "Those who have insight among the people \u24d5 will give understanding to many, yet they will fall by the sword and flame, \u24d6 and be captured and plundered for a time.", "comment": "\u24d5 Mal 2:7
\u24d6 Mt 24:9; Jn 16:2; Heb 11:36-38"}, {"pk": 4049885, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 11, "verse": 34, "text": "When they fall, they will be helped by some, but many others will join them insincerely. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Dn 11:21,32; Mt 7:15; Ac 20:29-30; Rm 16:18"}, {"pk": 4049886, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 11, "verse": 35, "text": "Some of those who have insight will fall so that they may be refined, \u24d8 purified, and cleansed \u24d9 until the time of the end, for it will still come at the appointed time.", "comment": "\u24d8 Dt 8:16; Pr 17:3; Dn 12:10; Zch 13:9; Mal 3:2-3
\u24d9 Dn 12:10"}, {"pk": 4049887, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 11, "verse": 36, "text": "\u201cThen the king will do whatever he wants. \u24da He will exalt and magnify himself above every god, \u24db and he will say outrageous things against the God of gods. \u24dc He will be successful until the time of wrath is completed, \u24dd because what has been decreed will be accomplished.", "comment": "\u24dc Rv 13:5-6
\u24da Dn 5:19; 11:3,16
\u24db Is 14:13; Dn 5:20; 8:11,25; 2Th 2:4
\u24dd Is 10:25; 26:20; Dn 8:19"}, {"pk": 4049888, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 11, "verse": 37, "text": "He will not show regard for the gods [17] of his fathers, the god desired by women, or for any other god, \u24d0 because he will magnify himself above all.", "comment": "[17] Or God
\u24d0 1Co 8:5-6"}, {"pk": 4049889, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 11, "verse": 38, "text": "Instead, he will honor a god of fortresses\u2009\u2014\u2009a god his fathers did not know\u2009\u2014\u2009with gold, silver, precious stones, and riches."}, {"pk": 4049890, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 11, "verse": 39, "text": "He will deal with the strongest fortresses with the help of a foreign god. He will greatly honor those who acknowledge him, [18] making them rulers over many and distributing land as a reward.", "comment": "[18] Or those he acknowledges"}, {"pk": 4049891, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 11, "verse": 40, "text": "\u201cAt the time of the end, the king of the South will engage him in battle, but the king of the North will storm against him \u24d1 with chariots, horsemen, and many ships. He will invade countries and sweep through them like a flood. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d1 Is 5:28; Jr 4:13
\u24d2 Dn 11:10,26; Zch 9:14"}, {"pk": 4049892, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 11, "verse": 41, "text": "He will also invade the beautiful land, \u24d3 and many will fall. But these will escape from his power: Edom, Moab, and the prominent people [19] of the Ammonites. \u24d4", "comment": "[19] Lit the first
\u24d3 Is 11:14; Dn 8:9; 11:16
\u24d4 Jr 48:47; 49:6"}, {"pk": 4049893, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 11, "verse": 42, "text": "He will extend his power against the countries, and not even the land of Egypt will escape."}, {"pk": 4049894, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 11, "verse": 43, "text": "He will get control over the hidden treasures of gold and silver and over all the riches of Egypt. The Libyans and Cushites will also be in submission. [20] \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 2Ch 12:3; Ezk 30:4; Nah 3:9
[20] Lit Cushites at his steps"}, {"pk": 4049895, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 11, "verse": 44, "text": "But reports from the east \u24d6 and the north will terrify him, and he will go out with great fury to annihilate and completely destroy many.", "comment": "\u24d6 Rv 16:12"}, {"pk": 4049896, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 11, "verse": 45, "text": "He will pitch his royal tents between the sea and [21] the beautiful holy mountain, \u24d7 but he will meet his end with no one to help him.", "comment": "[21] Or the seas at
\u24d7 Is 11:9; 27:13; 65:25; 66:20; Dn 9:16,20"}, {"pk": 4049897, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 12, "verse": 1, "text": "At that time
Michael, \u24d8 the great prince
who stands watch over your people, will rise up.
There will be a time of distress \u24d9
such as never has occurred \u24da
since nations came into being until that time. \u24db
But at that time all your people
who are found written in the book \u24dc will escape. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24d8 Dn 10:13,21; Jd 9; Rv 12:7
\u24d9 Mt 24:21; Mk 13:19
\u24da Jr 30:7; Ezk 5:9; Dn 9:12
\u24db Rv 16:18
\u24dc Dn 7:10; 10:21; Rv 20:12
\u24dd Php 4:3; Rv 20:12; 21:27"}, {"pk": 4049898, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 12, "verse": 2, "text": "Many who sleep in the dust \u24d0
of the earth will awake,
some to eternal life, \u24d1
and some to disgrace and eternal contempt. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d1 Mt 25:46; Jn 5:28-29
\u24d2 Is 66:24
\u24d0 Is 26:19; Ezk 37:12-14"}, {"pk": 4049899, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 12, "verse": 3, "text": "Those who have insight will shine
like the bright expanse of the heavens, \u24d3
and those who lead many to righteousness, \u24d4
like the stars forever and ever.
", "comment": "\u24d4 Is 53:11; Dn 11:33
\u24d3 Gn 1:6; Ps 19:1; Jn 5:35"}, {"pk": 4049900, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 12, "verse": 4, "text": "\u201cBut you, Daniel, keep these words secret \u24d5 and seal the book \u24d6 until the time of the end. \u24d7 Many will roam about, \u24d8 and knowledge will increase.\u201d [1]", "comment": "\u24d8 2Ch 16:9; Jr 5:1; Am 8:12
\u24d6 Is 8:16; Jr 32:9-12; Rv 22:10
\u24d7 Dn 8:17; 12:9,13
[1] LXX reads and the earth will be filled with unrighteousness
\u24d5 Dn 8:26; 12:9; Rv 10:4"}, {"pk": 4049901, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 12, "verse": 5, "text": "Then I, Daniel, looked, and two others were standing there, one on this bank of the river and one on the other."}, {"pk": 4049902, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 12, "verse": 6, "text": "One of them said to the man dressed in linen, \u24d9 who was above the water of the river, \u24da \u201cHow long until the end \u24db of these wondrous things?\u201d", "comment": "\u24d9 Ezk 9:2; Dn 10:5
\u24da Dn 8:16
\u24db Dn 8:13; Mt 24:3; Mk 13:4"}, {"pk": 4049903, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 12, "verse": 7, "text": "Then I heard the man dressed in linen, who was above the water of the river. He raised both his hands [2] \u24dc toward heaven and swore by him who lives eternally \u24dd that it would be for a time, times, and half a time. \u24d0 When the power of the holy people is shattered, all these things will be completed.", "comment": "\u24dd Dn 4:34
[2] Lit raised his right and his left
\u24dc Ezk 20:5; Rv 10:5-6
\u24d0 Dn 7:25; Rv 11:2; 12:14"}, {"pk": 4049904, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 12, "verse": 8, "text": "I heard but did not understand. So I asked, \u201cMy lord, what will be the outcome of these things?\u201d \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 1Th 5:10; 2Pt 3:10-14"}, {"pk": 4049905, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 12, "verse": 9, "text": "He said, \u201cGo on your way, Daniel, for the words are secret \u24d2 and sealed until the time of the end. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d2 Rv 10:4
\u24d3 Dn 12:4"}, {"pk": 4049906, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 12, "verse": 10, "text": "Many will be purified, \u24d4 cleansed, and refined, \u24d5 but the wicked will act wickedly; \u24d6 none of the wicked will understand, but those who have insight will understand. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d5 Dn 11:35
\u24d6 Is 32:6-7; Rv 22:11
\u24d4 Zch 13:9; Ac 1:6-7; 2Th 2:7-12
\u24d7 Dn 12:3; Hs 14:9; Jn 7:17; 8:47"}, {"pk": 4049907, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 12, "verse": 11, "text": "From the time the daily sacrifice is abolished and the abomination of desolation \u24d8 is set up, \u24d9 there will be 1,290 days.", "comment": "\u24d8 Dn 9:27
\u24d9 Dn 11:31; Mt 24:15; Mk 13:14"}, {"pk": 4049908, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 12, "verse": 12, "text": "Happy is the one who waits \u24da for and reaches 1,335 days.", "comment": "\u24da Is 30:18"}, {"pk": 4049909, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 27, "chapter": 12, "verse": 13, "text": "But as for you, go on your way to the end; [3] you will rest, and then you will stand to receive \u24db your allotted inheritance at the end of the days.\u201d", "comment": "\u24db Is 57:2; Rv 14:13
[3] LXX omits to the end"}, {"pk": 4049910, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 1, "verse": 1, "text": "The word of the LORD that came to Hosea son of Beeri during the reigns of Uzziah, \u24dc Jotham, \u24dd Ahaz, \u24d0 and Hezekiah, \u24d1 kings of Judah, and of Jeroboam \u24d2 son of Jehoash, king of Israel.", "comment": "\u24d1 2Kg 18:1\u201420:21; 2Ch 29:1\u201432:33; Mc 1:1
\u24d0 2Kg 16:1-20; 2Ch 28:1-27; Is 1:1; 7:1-17; Mc 1:1
\u24d2 2Kg 13:13; 14:23-29; Am 1:1
\u24dc 2Ch 26:1-23; Is 1:1; Am 1:1
\u24dd 2Kg 15:5; 2Ch 27:1-9"}, {"pk": 4049911, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 1, "verse": 2, "text": "When the LORD first spoke to Hosea, he said this to him: Go and marry a woman of promiscuity, \u24d3
and have children of promiscuity,
for the land is committing blatant acts of promiscuity
by abandoning the LORD.
", "comment": "\u24d3 Hs 3:1"}, {"pk": 4049912, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 1, "verse": 3, "text": "So he went and married Gomer daughter of Diblaim, and she conceived and bore him a son. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Ezk 23:4"}, {"pk": 4049913, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 1, "verse": 4, "text": "Then the LORD said to him: Name him Jezreel, [1] \u24d5 for in a little while
I will bring the bloodshed of Jezreel \u24d6
on the house of Jehu \u24d7
and put an end to the kingdom of the house of Israel.
", "comment": "\u24d6 2Kg 9:24\u201410:11
\u24d5 Hs 2:22
\u24d7 2Kg 9:7; 10:30; 15:10
[1] = God Sows"}, {"pk": 4049914, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 1, "verse": 5, "text": "On that day I will break the bow of Israel \u24d8
in the Valley of Jezreel. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d8 Gn 49:24; Jb 29:20; Jr 49:35
\u24d9 Jos 17:16; Jdg 6:33"}, {"pk": 4049915, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 1, "verse": 6, "text": "She conceived again and gave birth to a daughter, and the LORD said to him: Name her Lo-ruhamah, [2]
for I will no longer have compassion
on the house of Israel.
I will certainly take them away.
", "comment": "[2] = No Compassion"}, {"pk": 4049916, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 1, "verse": 7, "text": "But I will have compassion on the house of Judah, \u24da
and I will deliver them by the LORD their God. \u24db
I will not deliver them by bow, sword, or war,
or by horses and cavalry. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 44:3-7
\u24db Jr 25:5-6; Zch 9:9-10
\u24da Is 30:18"}, {"pk": 4049917, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 1, "verse": 8, "text": "After Gomer had weaned Lo-ruhamah, she conceived and gave birth to a son."}, {"pk": 4049918, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 1, "verse": 9, "text": "Then the LORD said: Name him Lo-ammi, [3]
for you are not my people,
and I will not be your God. [4] \u24dd
", "comment": "[3] = Not My People
\u24dd Ex 6:7; Lv 26:12; Jr 7:23; 11:4; 30:22; Ezk 36:28
[4] Lit not be yours"}, {"pk": 4049919, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 1, "verse": 10, "text": "Yet the number of the Israelites
will be like the sand of the sea, \u24d0
which cannot be measured or counted.
And in the place where they were told:
You are not my people,
they will be called: Sons of the living God. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d0 Gn 22:17; Jr 33:22
\u24d1 Rm 9:25-27"}, {"pk": 4049920, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 1, "verse": 11, "text": "And the Judeans and the Israelites
will be gathered together. \u24d2
They will appoint for themselves a single ruler \u24d3
and go up from [5] the land.
For the day of Jezreel \u24d4 will be great.
", "comment": "\u24d3 Jr 30:21; Hs 3:5
\u24d2 Jr 23:5-6; 50:4-5; Ezk 37:18-25; Hs 3:5
[5] Or and flourish in; Hb obscure
\u24d4 Ezk 36:9-11"}, {"pk": 4049921, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 2, "verse": 1, "text": "Call [1] your brothers: My People
and your sisters: Compassion.
", "comment": "[1] Lit Say to"}, {"pk": 4049922, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 2, "verse": 2, "text": "Rebuke your mother; rebuke her. \u24d5
For she is not my wife and I am not her husband. \u24d6
Let her remove the promiscuous look from her face \u24d7
and her adultery from between her breasts.
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ezk 23:45
\u24d6 Is 50:1
\u24d7 Jr 3:1,9,13"}, {"pk": 4049923, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 2, "verse": 3, "text": "Otherwise, I will strip her naked \u24d8
and expose her as she was on the day of her birth.
I will make her like a desert \u24d9
and like a parched land,
and I will let her die of thirst. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Jr 14:3; Am 8:11-13
\u24d9 Is 32:13-14; Hs 13:15
\u24d8 Ezk 16:7,22,39"}, {"pk": 4049924, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 2, "verse": 4, "text": "I will have no compassion on her children \u24db
because they are the children of promiscuity.
", "comment": "\u24db Jr 13:14"}, {"pk": 4049925, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 2, "verse": 5, "text": "Yes, their mother is promiscuous;
she conceived them and acted shamefully. \u24dc
For she thought, \u201cI will follow my lovers, \u24dd
the men who give me my food and water,
my wool and flax, my oil and drink.\u201d \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Jr 44:17-18
\u24dd Jr 2:25
\u24dc Is 1:21; Hs 3:1"}, {"pk": 4049926, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 2, "verse": 6, "text": "Therefore, this is what I will do:
I will block her [2] way \u24d1 with thorns; \u24d2
I will enclose her with a wall,
so that she cannot find her paths. \u24d3
", "comment": "[2] LXX, Syr; MT reads your
\u24d3 Jr 18:15
\u24d2 Hs 9:6; 10:8
\u24d1 Jb 19:8"}, {"pk": 4049927, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 2, "verse": 7, "text": "She will pursue her lovers but not catch them; \u24d4
she will look for them but not find them.
Then she will think,
\u201cI will go back to my former husband, \u24d5
for then it was better for me than now.\u201d \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Jr 14:22; Hs 13:6
\u24d4 Hs 5:13
\u24d5 Jr 2:2; 3:1; Ezk 16:8; 23:4"}, {"pk": 4049928, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 2, "verse": 8, "text": "She does not recognize \u24d7
that it is I who gave her the grain, \u24d8
the new wine, and the fresh oil.
I lavished silver and gold on her,
which they used for Baal.
", "comment": "\u24d7 Is 1:3
\u24d8 Ezk 16:19"}, {"pk": 4049929, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 2, "verse": 9, "text": "Therefore, I will take back my grain in its time \u24d9
and my new wine in its season;
I will take away my wool and linen,
which were to cover her nakedness.
", "comment": "\u24d9 Hs 8:7; 9:2"}, {"pk": 4049930, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 2, "verse": 10, "text": "Now I will expose her shame \u24da
in the sight of her lovers,
and no one will rescue her from my power.
", "comment": "\u24da Ezk 16:37"}, {"pk": 4049931, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 2, "verse": 11, "text": "I will put an end to all her celebrations: \u24db
her feasts, \u24dc New Moons, \u24dd and Sabbaths\u2009\u2014
all her festivals.
", "comment": "\u24dc Hs 3:4; Am 5:21; 8:10
\u24dd Is 1:13-14
\u24db Jr 7:34; 16:9"}, {"pk": 4049932, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 2, "verse": 12, "text": "I will devastate her vines and fig trees. \u24d0
She thinks that these are her wages
that her lovers have given her.
I will turn them into a thicket, \u24d1
and the wild animals will eat them. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d0 Jr 5:17; 8:13
\u24d1 Ps 80:12; Is 5:5; 7:23
\u24d2 Is 32:13-15"}, {"pk": 4049933, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 2, "verse": 13, "text": "And I will punish her for the days of the Baals, \u24d3
to which she burned incense. \u24d4
She put on her rings and her jewelry \u24d5
and followed her lovers,
but she forgot me. \u24d6
This is the LORD\u2019s declaration.", "comment": "\u24d6 Hs 4:6; 8:14; 13:6
\u24d4 Jr 7:9
\u24d3 Hs 4:13; 11:2
\u24d5 Ezk 16:12,17; 23:40"}, {"pk": 4049934, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 2, "verse": 14, "text": "Therefore, I am going to persuade her,
lead her to the wilderness, \u24d7
and speak tenderly to her. [3]
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ezk 20:33-38
[3] Lit speak to her heart"}, {"pk": 4049935, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 2, "verse": 15, "text": "There I will give her vineyards back to her \u24d8
and make the Valley of Achor [4] \u24d9
into a gateway of hope.
There she will respond as she did
in the days of her youth, \u24da
as in the day she came out of the land of Egypt.
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ezk 28:25-26
[4] = Trouble
\u24d9 Jos 7:26
\u24da Jr 2:1-3"}, {"pk": 4049936, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 2, "verse": 16, "text": "In that day\u2009\u2014 this is the LORD\u2019s declaration\u2009\u2014 you will call me, \u201cMy husband,\u201d \u24db
and no longer call me, \u201cMy Baal.\u201d [5]
", "comment": "\u24db Is 54:5
[5] Or My Master"}, {"pk": 4049937, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 2, "verse": 17, "text": "For I will remove the names of the Baals
from her mouth;
they will no longer be remembered by their names.
"}, {"pk": 4049938, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 2, "verse": 18, "text": "On that day I will make a covenant for them
with the wild animals, the birds of the sky,
and the creatures that crawl on the ground. \u24dc
I will shatter bow, sword,
and weapons of war in the land [6] \u24dd
and will enable the people to rest securely. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24dd Ezk 39:1-10
\u24dc Jb 5:23; Is 11:6-9; Ezk 34:25
[6] Or war on the earth
\u24d0 Ezk 34:25"}, {"pk": 4049939, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 2, "verse": 19, "text": "I will take you to be my wife forever. \u24d1
I will take you to be my wife in righteousness,
justice, love, and compassion. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Is 1:27; 54:6-8
\u24d1 Is 62:4-5"}, {"pk": 4049940, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 2, "verse": 20, "text": "I will take you to be my wife in faithfulness,
and you will know the LORD. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Hs 6:6; 13:4"}, {"pk": 4049941, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 2, "verse": 21, "text": "On that day I will respond \u24d4 \u2009\u2014 this is the LORD\u2019s declaration. I will respond to the sky,
and it will respond to the earth.
", "comment": "\u24d4 Is 55:10; Zch 8:12; Mal 3:10-11"}, {"pk": 4049942, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 2, "verse": 22, "text": "The earth will respond to the grain, \u24d5
the new wine, and the fresh oil,
and they will respond to Jezreel.
", "comment": "\u24d5 Jr 31:12; Jl 2:19"}, {"pk": 4049943, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 2, "verse": 23, "text": "I will sow her [7] in the land for myself, \u24d6
and I will have compassion \u24d7
on Lo-ruhamah;
I will say to Lo-ammi: \u24d8
You are my people, \u24d9
and he will say, \u201cYou are my God.\u201d
", "comment": "\u24d9 Hs 2:1; Rm 9:25
\u24d8 Hs 1:9
[7] = Israel
\u24d6 Jr 31:37
\u24d7 Hs 1:6"}, {"pk": 4049944, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 3, "verse": 1, "text": "Then the LORD said to me, \u201cGo again; show love to a woman who is loved by another man and is an adulteress, \u24da just as the LORD loves the Israelites though they turn to other gods and love raisin cakes.\u201d \u24db", "comment": "\u24da Hs 1:2
\u24db 2Sm 6:19; 1Ch 16:3; Sg 2:5"}, {"pk": 4049945, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 3, "verse": 2, "text": "So I bought her for fifteen shekels of silver and five bushels of barley. [1] [2] \u24dc", "comment": "[2] Lit silver, a homer of barley, and a lethek of barley
[1] LXX reads barley and a measure of wine
\u24dc Ru 4:10"}, {"pk": 4049946, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 3, "verse": 3, "text": "I said to her, \u201cYou are to live with me many days. You must not be promiscuous or belong to any man, and I will act the same way toward you.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4049947, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 3, "verse": 4, "text": "For the Israelites must live many days without king or prince, \u24dd without sacrifice \u24d0 or sacred pillar, \u24d1 and without ephod \u24d2 or household idols. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Gn 31:19,34; Jdg 17:5; 18:14,17
\u24dd Hs 13:10-11
\u24d0 Dn 9:27; 11:31; 12:11; Hs 2:11
\u24d1 Hs 10:1-2
\u24d2 Ex 28:4-12; 1Sm 23:9-12"}, {"pk": 4049948, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 3, "verse": 5, "text": "Afterward, the people of Israel will return \u24d4 and seek the LORD their God and David their king. \u24d5 They will come with awe to the LORD \u24d6 and to his goodness in the last days.", "comment": "\u24d5 Is 11:1-10; Jr 23:5-6; 33:15-16; Ezk 34:24; Rm 11:23
\u24d4 Jr 50:4-5
\u24d6 Jr 31:9"}, {"pk": 4049949, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 4, "verse": 1, "text": "Hear the word of the LORD, \u24d7 people of Israel,
for the LORD has a case \u24d8
against the inhabitants of the land:
There is no truth, \u24d9 no faithful love, \u24da
and no knowledge of God \u24db in the land!
", "comment": "\u24da Hs 6:6
\u24d7 Hs 5:1
\u24d8 Hs 12:2; Mc 6:2
\u24d9 Is 59:4; Jr 7:28
\u24db Hs 5:4"}, {"pk": 4049950, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 4, "verse": 2, "text": "Cursing, \u24dc lying, \u24dd murder, \u24d0 stealing, \u24d1
and adultery \u24d2 are rampant;
one act of bloodshed follows another. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d2 Hs 7:4
\u24dc Hs 10:4
\u24dd Hs 7:3; 10:13; 11:12
\u24d0 Hs 6:9
\u24d1 Hs 7:1
\u24d3 Hs 6:8; 12:14"}, {"pk": 4049951, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 4, "verse": 3, "text": "For this reason the land mourns, \u24d4
and everyone who lives in it languishes,
along with the wild animals \u24d5 and the birds of the sky;
even the fish of the sea disappear. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d5 Jr 4:25
\u24d4 Is 24:4; 33:9
\u24d6 Gn 1:20-25"}, {"pk": 4049952, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 4, "verse": 4, "text": "But let no one dispute; \u24d7 let no one argue,
for my case is against you priests. [1] [2] \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Dt 17:12-13
\u24d7 Ezk 3:26; Am 5:10,13
[1] Text emended; MT reads argue, and your people are like those contending with a priest
[2] Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4049953, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 4, "verse": 5, "text": "You will stumble by day; \u24d9
the prophet will also stumble with you by night.
And I will destroy your mother. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ezk 14:3; Hs 5:5
\u24da Hs 2:2,5"}, {"pk": 4049954, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 4, "verse": 6, "text": "My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. \u24db
Because you have rejected knowledge, \u24dc
I will reject you \u24dd from serving as my priest.
Since you have forgotten the law of your God, \u24d0
I will also forget your sons.
", "comment": "\u24d0 Hs 2:13; 8:14; 13:6
\u24db Is 5:13
\u24dc Mal 2:7-8
\u24dd Zch 11:8-9,15-17"}, {"pk": 4049955, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 4, "verse": 7, "text": "The more they multiplied, \u24d1
the more they sinned against me.
I [3] will change their [4] honor into disgrace. \u24d2
", "comment": "[4] Alt Hb tradition reads my
\u24d1 Hs 10:1; 13:6
[3] Alt Hb tradition, Syr, Tg read They
\u24d2 Hab 2:16"}, {"pk": 4049956, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 4, "verse": 8, "text": "They feed on the sin [5] of my people; \u24d3
they have an appetite for their iniquity. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d3 Hs 10:13
[5] Or sin offerings
\u24d4 Is 56:11; Mc 3:11"}, {"pk": 4049957, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 4, "verse": 9, "text": "The same judgment will happen
to both people and priests. \u24d5
I will punish them for their ways \u24d6
and repay them for their deeds.
", "comment": "\u24d5 Is 24:2; Jr 5:31
\u24d6 Hs 8:13; 9:9"}, {"pk": 4049958, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 4, "verse": 10, "text": "They will eat but not be satisfied; \u24d7
they will be promiscuous \u24d8 but not multiply.
For they have abandoned their devotion to the LORD. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d8 Hs 7:4
\u24d7 Lv 26:26; Is 65:13; Mc 6:14
\u24d9 Hs 9:17"}, {"pk": 4049959, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 4, "verse": 11, "text": "Promiscuity, \u24da wine, and new wine
take away one\u2019s understanding. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24da Hs 5:4
\u24db Is 5:12; 28:7"}, {"pk": 4049960, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 4, "verse": 12, "text": "My people consult their wooden idols, \u24dc
and their divining rods inform them.
For a spirit of promiscuity leads them astray; \u24dd
they act promiscuously \u24d0
in disobedience to [6] their God.
", "comment": "\u24d0 Hs 9:1
\u24dc Is 44:19; Jr 2:27
\u24dd Hs 5:4
[6] Lit promiscuously from under"}, {"pk": 4049961, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 4, "verse": 13, "text": "They sacrifice on the mountaintops, \u24d1
and they burn offerings on the hills, \u24d2
and under oaks, poplars, and terebinths, \u24d3
because their shade is pleasant.
And so your daughters act promiscuously
and your daughters-in-law commit adultery.
", "comment": "\u24d2 Hs 2:13; 11:2
\u24d1 Jr 3:6
\u24d3 Jr 2:20"}, {"pk": 4049962, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 4, "verse": 14, "text": "I will not punish your daughters
when they act promiscuously
or your daughters-in-law
when they commit adultery,
for the men themselves go off with prostitutes \u24d4
and make sacrifices with cult prostitutes. \u24d5
People without discernment are doomed. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Hs 5:4
\u24d4 Hs 4:18; 7:4
\u24d5 Dt 23:17"}, {"pk": 4049963, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 4, "verse": 15, "text": "Israel, if you act promiscuously,
don\u2019t let Judah become guilty!
Do not go to Gilgal \u24d7
or make a pilgrimage to Beth-aven, [7] \u24d8
and do not swear an oath: As the LORD lives! \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d7 Hs 9:15; 12:1
[7] = House of Wickedness
\u24d8 1Kg 12:28-29; Hs 5:8; 10:5,8
\u24d9 Jr 5:2; 44:26"}, {"pk": 4049964, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 4, "verse": 16, "text": "For Israel is as obstinate as a stubborn cow. \u24da
Can the LORD now shepherd them
like a lamb in an open meadow? \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Is 5:17; 7:25
\u24da Ps 78:8"}, {"pk": 4049965, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 4, "verse": 17, "text": "Ephraim is attached to idols; \u24dc
leave him alone! \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dc Hs 13:2
\u24dd Ps 81:12; Hs 4:4"}, {"pk": 4049966, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 4, "verse": 18, "text": "When their drinking is over,
they turn to promiscuity.
Israel\u2019s leaders [8] fervently love disgrace. [9]
", "comment": "[8] Lit Her shields; Ps 47:9; 89:18
[9] Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4049967, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 4, "verse": 19, "text": "A wind with its wings will carry them off, [10] \u24d0
and they will be ashamed of their sacrifices.
", "comment": "[10] Lit wind will bind it in its wings
\u24d0 Hs 12:1; 13:5"}, {"pk": 4049968, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 5, "verse": 1, "text": "Hear this, priests! \u24d1
Pay attention, house of Israel!
Listen, royal house!
For the judgment applies to you
because you have been a snare at Mizpah \u24d2
and a net spread out on Tabor.
", "comment": "\u24d1 Hs 4:1
\u24d2 Hs 9:8"}, {"pk": 4049969, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 5, "verse": 2, "text": "Rebels \u24d3 are deeply involved in slaughter; \u24d4
I will be a punishment for all of them. [1]
", "comment": "\u24d4 Hs 4:2; 6:9
\u24d3 Hs 9:15
[1] Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4049970, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 5, "verse": 3, "text": "I know Ephraim, \u24d5
and Israel is not hidden from me.
For now, Ephraim, \u24d6
you have acted promiscuously;
Israel is defiled.
", "comment": "\u24d5 Hs 6:4; 7:1; Am 3:2; 5:12
\u24d6 Hs 6:10"}, {"pk": 4049971, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 5, "verse": 4, "text": "Their actions do not allow them
to return to their God, \u24d7
for a spirit of promiscuity is among them, \u24d8
and they do not know the LORD. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d8 Hs 4:12
\u24d7 Hs 4:11
\u24d9 Hs 4:6,11,14"}, {"pk": 4049972, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 5, "verse": 5, "text": "Israel\u2019s arrogance testifies against them. [2] \u24da
Both Israel and Ephraim stumble
because of their iniquity; \u24db
even Judah will stumble with them. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24db Hs 4:5
[2] Lit against his face
\u24da Hs 7:10
\u24dc Ezk 23:31-35"}, {"pk": 4049973, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 5, "verse": 6, "text": "They go with their flocks and herds
to seek the LORD \u24dd
but do not find him; \u24d0
he has withdrawn from them. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d0 Is 1:15; Jr 14:12
\u24dd Hs 8:13; Mc 6:6-7
\u24d1 Ezk 8:6"}, {"pk": 4049974, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 5, "verse": 7, "text": "They betrayed the LORD; \u24d2
indeed, they gave birth to illegitimate children. \u24d3
Now the New Moon \u24d4 will devour them
along with their fields. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d2 Is 48:8; Hs 6:7
\u24d3 Hs 2:4
\u24d4 Hs 2:11
\u24d5 Is 1:14"}, {"pk": 4049975, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 5, "verse": 8, "text": "Blow the horn in Gibeah, \u24d6
the trumpet in Ramah; \u24d7
raise the war cry in Beth-aven: \u24d8
Look behind you, [3] Benjamin! \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Jdg 5:14
[3] Or We will follow you
\u24d6 Hs 9:9; 10:9
\u24d7 Is 10:29; Jr 31:15
\u24d8 Hs 4:15"}, {"pk": 4049976, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 5, "verse": 9, "text": "Ephraim will become a desolation \u24da
on the day of punishment; \u24db
I announce what is certain
among the tribes of Israel. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24db Is 37:3
\u24da Is 28:1-4; Hs 9:11-17
\u24dc Is 46:10; Zch 1:6"}, {"pk": 4049977, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 5, "verse": 10, "text": "The princes of Judah are like those
who move boundary markers; \u24dd
I will pour out my fury \u24d0 on them like water. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ezk 7:8
\u24dd Dt 27:17
\u24d1 Ps 32:6; 93:3-4"}, {"pk": 4049978, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 5, "verse": 11, "text": "Ephraim is oppressed, crushed in judgment, \u24d2
for he is determined to follow what is worthless. [4]
", "comment": "[4] Or follow a command; Hb obscure
\u24d2 Hs 9:16"}, {"pk": 4049979, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 5, "verse": 12, "text": "So I am like rot to Ephraim \u24d3
and like decay to the house of Judah.
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 39:11; Is 51:8"}, {"pk": 4049980, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 5, "verse": 13, "text": "When Ephraim saw his sickness
and Judah his wound,
Ephraim went to Assyria \u24d4
and sent a delegation to the great king. [5] \u24d5
But he cannot cure you or heal your wound. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Hs 14:3
\u24d4 Hs 7:11; 8:9; 12:1
[5] Or to King Yareb
\u24d5 Hs 10:6"}, {"pk": 4049981, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 5, "verse": 14, "text": "For I am like a lion to Ephraim \u24d7
and like a young lion to the house of Judah.
Yes, I will tear them to pieces and depart. \u24d8
I will carry them off,
and no one can rescue them. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Mc 5:8
\u24d8 Ps 50:22
\u24d7 Ps 7:2; Hs 13:7; Am 3:4"}, {"pk": 4049982, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 5, "verse": 15, "text": "I will depart and return to my place
until they recognize their guilt and seek my face; \u24da
they will search for me in their distress. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24da Is 64:7-9; Jr 3:13-14
\u24db Ps 50:15; 78:34; Jr 2:27; Hs 3:5"}, {"pk": 4049983, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 6, "verse": 1, "text": "Come, let us return to the LORD. \u24dc
For he has torn us, \u24dd
and he will heal us; \u24d0
he has wounded us,
and he will bind up our wounds. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d0 Hs 14:4
\u24dc Jr 50:4-5
\u24dd Hs 5:14
\u24d1 Is 30:26"}, {"pk": 4049984, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 6, "verse": 2, "text": "He will revive us after two days, \u24d2
and on the third day he will raise us up
so we can live in his presence. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Dt 32:39
\u24d2 Ps 30:5"}, {"pk": 4049985, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 6, "verse": 3, "text": "Let us strive to know the LORD. \u24d4
His appearance is as sure as the dawn. \u24d5
He will come to us like the rain, \u24d6
like the spring showers that water the land.
", "comment": "\u24d4 Is 2:3; Mc 4:2
\u24d5 Ps 19:6; Mc 5:2
\u24d6 Jl 2:23"}, {"pk": 4049986, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 6, "verse": 4, "text": "What am I going to do with you, Ephraim? \u24d7
What am I going to do with you, Judah?
Your love is like the morning mist \u24d8
and like the early dew that vanishes.
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 78:34-37
\u24d7 Hs 7:1; 11:8"}, {"pk": 4049987, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 6, "verse": 5, "text": "This is why I have used the prophets
to cut them down; [1] \u24d9
I have killed them with the words from my mouth.
My judgment strikes like lightning. [2]
", "comment": "\u24d9 1Sm 15:32-33; Jr 1:10,18; 5:14
[1] Or have cut down the prophets
[2] LXX, Syr, Tg; MT reads Your judgments go out as light"}, {"pk": 4049988, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 6, "verse": 6, "text": "For I desire faithful love and not sacrifice,
the knowledge of God \u24da rather than burnt offerings. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24da Hs 4:1
\u24db Mt 9:13; 12:7"}, {"pk": 4049989, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 6, "verse": 7, "text": "But they, like Adam, [3] have violated the covenant; \u24dc
there they have betrayed me. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dc Hs 8:1
[3] Or they, as at Adam, or they, like men,
\u24dd Hs 5:7"}, {"pk": 4049990, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 6, "verse": 8, "text": "Gilead is a city of evildoers, \u24d0
tracked with bloody footprints. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d0 Hs 12:11
\u24d1 Hs 4:2"}, {"pk": 4049991, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 6, "verse": 9, "text": "Like raiders who wait in ambush for someone, \u24d2
a band of priests murders on the road to Shechem. \u24d3
They commit atrocities. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d3 Jr 7:9-10; Hs 4:2
\u24d2 Hs 7:1
\u24d4 Ezk 22:9; 23:27; Hs 2:10"}, {"pk": 4049992, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 6, "verse": 10, "text": "I have seen something horrible \u24d5 in the house of Israel:
Ephraim\u2019s promiscuity is there; \u24d6 Israel is defiled.
", "comment": "\u24d5 Jr 5:30-31; 23:14
\u24d6 Hs 5:3"}, {"pk": 4049993, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 6, "verse": 11, "text": "A harvest is also appointed for you, Judah. \u24d7
When I [4] return my people from captivity, \u24d8
", "comment": "[4] Or you. Judah, when I
\u24d7 Jr 51:33; Jl 3:13
\u24d8 Zph 2:7"}, {"pk": 4049994, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 7, "verse": 1, "text": "when I heal Israel, \u24d9
the iniquity of Ephraim \u24da and the crimes of Samaria \u24db
will be exposed.
For they practice fraud; \u24dc
a thief breaks in;
a raiding party pillages outside. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ezk 24:13; Hs 6:4; 7:13; 11:8
\u24da Hs 5:3
\u24db Hs 8:5-6; 10:5,7; 13:16
\u24dc Hs 4:2
\u24dd Hs 6:9"}, {"pk": 4049995, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 7, "verse": 2, "text": "But they never consider that I remember all their evil. \u24d0
Now their actions are all around them; \u24d1
they are right in front of my face.
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 25:7; Jr 14:10; 17:1; Am 8:7
\u24d1 Jr 2:19; 4:18; Hs 4:9"}, {"pk": 4049996, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 7, "verse": 3, "text": "They please the king with their evil, \u24d2
the princes with their lies. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Hs 4:2; 11:12
[2] These vv. may refer to a king\u2019s assassination; Hb obscure.
\u24d2 Jr 28:1-4; Mc 7:3"}, {"pk": 4049997, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 7, "verse": 4, "text": "All of them commit adultery; \u24d4
they are like an oven heated by a baker
who stops stirring the fire
from the kneading of the dough until it is leavened.
", "comment": "\u24d4 Jr 9:2; 23:10"}, {"pk": 4049998, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 7, "verse": 5, "text": "On the day of our king,
the princes are sick with the heat of wine \u24d5 \u2009\u2014
there is a conspiracy with traitors. [1]
", "comment": "\u24d5 Is 28:1,7-8
[1] Lit wine\u2009\u2014\u2009he stretches out his hand to scorners; Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4049999, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 7, "verse": 6, "text": "For they\u2009\u2014\u2009their hearts like an oven\u2009\u2014
draw him into their oven.
Their anger smolders all night;
in the morning it blazes like a flaming fire.
"}, {"pk": 4050000, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 7, "verse": 7, "text": "All of them are as hot as an oven, \u24d6
and they consume their rulers. \u24d7
All their kings fall;
not one of them calls on me. [2]
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 21:9
\u24d7 Hs 13:10"}, {"pk": 4050001, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 7, "verse": 8, "text": "Ephraim has allowed himself to get mixed up with the nations.
Ephraim is unturned bread baked on a griddle.
"}, {"pk": 4050002, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 7, "verse": 9, "text": "Foreigners consume his strength, \u24d8
but he does not notice. \u24d9
Even his hair is streaked with gray,
but he does not notice.
", "comment": "\u24d9 Hs 4:6
\u24d8 Is 1:7"}, {"pk": 4050003, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 7, "verse": 10, "text": "Israel\u2019s arrogance testifies against them, [3] \u24da
yet they do not return to the LORD their God, \u24db
and for all this, they do not seek him.
", "comment": "[3] Lit against his face
\u24da Hs 5:5
\u24db Hs 5:4"}, {"pk": 4050004, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 7, "verse": 11, "text": "So Ephraim has become like a silly, senseless dove; \u24dc
they call to Egypt, \u24dd and they go to Assyria. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Hs 5:13; 8:9; 12:1
\u24dc Hs 4:6,11,14; 5:4
\u24dd Hs 8:13; 9:3,6"}, {"pk": 4050005, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 7, "verse": 12, "text": "As they are going, I will spread my net over them; \u24d1
I will bring them down like birds of the sky.
I will discipline them in accordance
with the news that reaches [4] their assembly.
", "comment": "[4] Lit news to
\u24d1 Ezk 12:13"}, {"pk": 4050006, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 7, "verse": 13, "text": "Woe to them, \u24d2 for they fled from me; \u24d3
destruction to them, for they rebelled against me!
Though I want to redeem them, \u24d4
they speak lies against me.
", "comment": "\u24d2 Hs 9:12
\u24d4 Jr 51:9; Hs 7:1; Mt 23:37
\u24d3 Jr 14:10; Hs 9:17"}, {"pk": 4050007, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 7, "verse": 14, "text": "They do not cry to me from their hearts;
rather, they wail on their beds.
They slash themselves [5] \u24d5 for grain and new wine; \u24d6
they turn away from me.
", "comment": "\u24d5 1Kg 18:28
[5] Some Hb mss, LXX; other Hb mss read They stay
\u24d6 Am 2:8"}, {"pk": 4050008, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 7, "verse": 15, "text": "I trained and strengthened their arms, \u24d7
but they plot evil against me. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d7 Hs 11:3
\u24d8 Nah 1:9"}, {"pk": 4050009, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 7, "verse": 16, "text": "They turn, but not to what is above; [6]
they are like a faulty bow. \u24d9
Their leaders will fall by the sword
because of their insolent tongue. \u24da
They will be ridiculed for this in the land of Egypt. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ezk 23:32
[6] Some emend to turn to what is useless
\u24d9 Ps 78:57
\u24da Ps 12:3-4; 17:10; Dn 7:25; Mal 3:13-14"}, {"pk": 4050010, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 8, "verse": 1, "text": "Put the horn to your mouth! \u24dc
One like an eagle comes
against the house of the LORD, \u24dd
because they transgress my covenant \u24d0
and rebel against my law. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d0 Hs 6:7
\u24dc Hs 5:8
\u24dd Dt 28:49
\u24d1 Hs 4:6; 8:12"}, {"pk": 4050011, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 8, "verse": 2, "text": "Israel cries out to me, \u24d2
\u201cMy God, we know you!\u201d
", "comment": "\u24d2 Hs 7:14"}, {"pk": 4050012, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 8, "verse": 3, "text": "Israel has rejected what is good; \u24d3
an enemy will pursue him.
", "comment": "\u24d3 Hs 3:5"}, {"pk": 4050013, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 8, "verse": 4, "text": "They have installed kings, \u24d4
but not through me.
They have appointed leaders,
but without my approval.
They make their silver and gold \u24d5
into idols for themselves
for their own destruction. [1]
", "comment": "\u24d5 Hs 2:8; 13:1-2
\u24d4 Hs 13:10-11
[1] Lit themselves that it might be cut off"}, {"pk": 4050014, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 8, "verse": 5, "text": "Your calf-idol [2] \u24d6 is rejected, Samaria. \u24d7
My anger burns against them.
How long will they be incapable of innocence? \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 19:13; Jr 13:27
[2] Lit calf
\u24d6 Hs 10:5; 13:2
\u24d7 1Kg 12:28-29; Hs 7:1"}, {"pk": 4050015, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 8, "verse": 6, "text": "For this thing is from Israel\u2009\u2014
a craftsman made it, \u24d9 and it is not God.
The calf of Samaria will be smashed to bits!
", "comment": "\u24d9 Hs 13:2"}, {"pk": 4050016, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 8, "verse": 7, "text": "Indeed, they sow the wind \u24da
and reap the whirlwind. \u24db
There is no standing grain;
what sprouts fails to yield flour. \u24dc
Even if they did,
foreigners would swallow it up.
", "comment": "\u24db Is 66:15; Nah 1:3
\u24da Hs 10:13
\u24dc Hs 2:9"}, {"pk": 4050017, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 8, "verse": 8, "text": "Israel is swallowed up! \u24dd
Now they are among the nations
like discarded pottery. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24dd Jr 51:34
\u24d0 Jr 25:34; Hs 13:15"}, {"pk": 4050018, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 8, "verse": 9, "text": "For they have gone up to Assyria \u24d1
like a wild donkey going off on its own.
Ephraim has paid for love. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ezk 16:33
\u24d1 Hs 7:11"}, {"pk": 4050019, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 8, "verse": 10, "text": "Even though they hire lovers among the nations,
I will now round them up,
and they will begin to decrease in number \u24d3
under the burden of the king and leaders. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d3 Jr 42:2
\u24d4 Is 10:8"}, {"pk": 4050020, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 8, "verse": 11, "text": "When Ephraim multiplied his altars for sin, \u24d5
they became his altars for sinning.
", "comment": "\u24d5 Hs 10:1; 12:11"}, {"pk": 4050021, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 8, "verse": 12, "text": "Though I were to write out for him
ten thousand points of my instruction, \u24d6
they would be [3] regarded as something strange.
", "comment": "\u24d6 Hs 4:6
[3] Or Though I wrote out... instruction, they are"}, {"pk": 4050022, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 8, "verse": 13, "text": "Though they offer sacrificial gifts [4] \u24d7
and eat the flesh, \u24d8
the LORD does not accept them.
Now he will remember their guilt \u24d9
and punish their sins; \u24da
they will return to Egypt. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Hs 9:3,6
\u24da Hs 4:9; 9:7
[4] Hb obscure
\u24d7 Hs 5:6; 9:4
\u24d8 Jr 6:20; 7:21
\u24d9 Hs 7:2; Lk 12:2; 1Co 4:5"}, {"pk": 4050023, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 8, "verse": 14, "text": "Israel has forgotten his Maker \u24dc and built palaces; \u24dd
Judah has also multiplied fortified cities.
I will send fire on their cities, \u24d0
and it will consume their citadels.
", "comment": "\u24dd Is 9:9-10
\u24dc Hs 2:13; 4:6; 13:6
\u24d0 Jr 17:27"}, {"pk": 4050024, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 9, "verse": 1, "text": "Israel, do not rejoice jubilantly as the nations do, \u24d1
for you have acted promiscuously, \u24d2 leaving your God.
You love the wages of a prostitute
on every grain-threshing floor. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Hs 7:14
\u24d1 Is 22:12-13; Hs 10:5
\u24d2 Hs 4:12"}, {"pk": 4050025, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 9, "verse": 2, "text": "Threshing floor and wine vat will not sustain them, \u24d4
and the new wine will fail them.
", "comment": "\u24d4 Hs 2:9"}, {"pk": 4050026, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 9, "verse": 3, "text": "They will not stay in the land of the LORD.
Instead, Ephraim will return to Egypt, \u24d5
and they will eat unclean food \u24d6 in Assyria. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ezk 4:13
\u24d5 Hs 7:16; 8:13
\u24d7 Hs 11:7"}, {"pk": 4050027, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 9, "verse": 4, "text": "They will not pour out
their wine offerings to the LORD, \u24d8
and their sacrifices will not please him.
Their food will be like the bread of mourners;
all who eat it become defiled. \u24d9
For their bread will be for their appetites alone;
it will not enter the house of the LORD.
", "comment": "\u24d8 Nm 15:5,7,10
\u24d9 Nm 19:11-14; Dt 26:12-14; Jr 16:5-7"}, {"pk": 4050028, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 9, "verse": 5, "text": "What will you do on a festival day, \u24da
on the day of the LORD\u2019s feast? \u24db
", "comment": "\u24da Is 10:3; Jr 5:31
\u24db Hs 2:11; Jl 1:13"}, {"pk": 4050029, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 9, "verse": 6, "text": "For even if they flee from devastation,
Egypt will gather them, and Memphis will bury them. \u24dc
Thistles will take possession of their precious silver;
thorns will invade their tents. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Is 5:6; 7:23; Hs 10:8
\u24dc Is 19:13; Jr 2:16; 44:1; 46:14,19; Ezk 30:13,16"}, {"pk": 4050030, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 9, "verse": 7, "text": "The days of punishment have come; \u24d0
the days of retribution have come. \u24d1
Let Israel recognize it!
The prophet is a fool, \u24d2
and the inspired man is insane, \u24d3
because of the magnitude
of your iniquity and hostility. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d3 Is 44:25
\u24d0 Is 10:3; Jr 10:15; Mc 7:4
\u24d1 Is 34:8; Jr 16:18; 25:14
\u24d2 Lm 2:14
\u24d4 Ezk 14:9-10"}, {"pk": 4050031, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 9, "verse": 8, "text": "Ephraim\u2019s watchman is with my God.
Yet the prophet encounters a bird trap
on all his pathways. \u24d5
Hostility is in the house of his God!
", "comment": "\u24d5 Pr 29:5-6; Hs 5:1"}, {"pk": 4050032, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 9, "verse": 9, "text": "They have deeply corrupted themselves \u24d6
as in the days of Gibeah. \u24d7
He will remember their iniquity;
he will punish their sins. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d6 Is 31:6
\u24d7 Jdg 19\u201421; Hs 5:8; 10:9
\u24d8 Hs 7:2; 8:13"}, {"pk": 4050033, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 9, "verse": 10, "text": "I discovered Israel
like grapes in the wilderness. \u24d9
I saw your fathers
like the first fruit of the fig tree in its first season. \u24da
But they went to Baal-peor, \u24db
consecrated themselves to Shame, [1] \u24dc
and became abhorrent, \u24dd
like the thing they loved.
", "comment": "[1] = Baal
\u24dd Ezk 20:8
\u24dc Jr 11:13; Hs 4:18
\u24d9 Mc 7:1
\u24da Jr 24:2
\u24db Nm 25:1-9"}, {"pk": 4050034, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 9, "verse": 11, "text": "Ephraim\u2019s glory will fly away like a bird: \u24d0
no birth, no pregnancy, no conception. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Hs 4:10
\u24d0 Hs 4:7; 10:4"}, {"pk": 4050035, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 9, "verse": 12, "text": "Even if they raise children,
I will bereave them of each one.
Yes, woe to them when I depart from them! \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Hs 7:13"}, {"pk": 4050036, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 9, "verse": 13, "text": "I have seen Ephraim like Tyre, \u24d3
planted in a meadow,
so Ephraim will bring out his children
to the executioner.
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ezk 27:3-4"}, {"pk": 4050037, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 9, "verse": 14, "text": "Give them, LORD \u2009\u2014
What should you give?
Give them a womb that miscarries
and breasts that are dry! \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Gn 49:25"}, {"pk": 4050038, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 9, "verse": 15, "text": "All their evil appears at Gilgal, \u24d5
for there I began to hate them.
I will drive them from my house
because of their evil, wicked actions. \u24d6
I will no longer love them;
all their leaders are rebellious. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d6 Hs 4:9; 7:2; 12:2
\u24d5 Hs 4:15; 12:11
\u24d7 Hs 5:2"}, {"pk": 4050039, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 9, "verse": 16, "text": "Ephraim \u24d8 is struck down;
their roots are withered;
they cannot bear fruit. \u24d9
Even if they bear children,
I will kill the precious offspring of their wombs. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24d9 Hs 8:7
\u24d8 Hs 5:11
\u24da Ezk 24:21"}, {"pk": 4050040, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 9, "verse": 17, "text": "My God will reject them
because they have not listened to him; \u24db
they will become wanderers among the nations. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24db Hs 4:10
\u24dc Hs 7:13"}, {"pk": 4050041, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 10, "verse": 1, "text": "Israel is a lush [1] vine; \u24dd
it yields fruit for itself.
The more his fruit increased,
the more he increased the altars. \u24d0
The better his land produced,
the better they made the sacred pillars. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d0 Hs 8:11; 12:11
[1] Or ravaged
\u24dd Is 5:1-7; Ezk 15:1-6
\u24d1 1Kg 14:23; Hs 3:4"}, {"pk": 4050042, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 10, "verse": 2, "text": "Their hearts are devious; [2] \u24d2
now they must bear their guilt. \u24d3
The LORD will break down their altars \u24d4
and demolish their sacred pillars.
", "comment": "\u24d3 Hs 13:16
[2] Or divided
\u24d2 1Kg 18:21; Zph 1:5
\u24d4 Mc 5:13"}, {"pk": 4050043, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 10, "verse": 3, "text": "In fact, they are now saying,
\u201cWe have no king!
For we do not fear the LORD. \u24d5
What can a king do for us?\u201d
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 12:4; Is 5:19"}, {"pk": 4050044, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 10, "verse": 4, "text": "They speak mere words,
taking false oaths while making covenants. \u24d6
So lawsuits break out
like poisonous weeds in the furrows of a field. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ezk 17:13-19; Hs 4:2
\u24d7 Dt 31:16-17; 2Kg 17:3-4"}, {"pk": 4050045, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 10, "verse": 5, "text": "The residents of Samaria \u24d8 will have anxiety
over the calf \u24d9 of Beth-aven. \u24da
Indeed, its idolatrous priests rejoiced over it;
the people will mourn over it,
over its glory. \u24db
It will certainly go into exile.
", "comment": "\u24da Hs 4:15; 5:8
\u24d8 Hs 7:1
\u24d9 Hs 8:5-6
\u24db Hs 9:11"}, {"pk": 4050046, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 10, "verse": 6, "text": "The calf itself will be taken to Assyria \u24dc
as an offering to the great king. [3] \u24dd
Ephraim will experience shame; \u24d0
Israel will be ashamed of its counsel. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d0 Hs 4:7
\u24dc Hs 11:5
[3] Or to King Yareb
\u24dd Hs 5:13
\u24d1 Is 30:3; Jr 7:24"}, {"pk": 4050047, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 10, "verse": 7, "text": "Samaria\u2019s king will disappear [4] \u24d2
like foam [5] on the surface of the water.
", "comment": "\u24d2 Hs 13:11
[4] Or will be cut off
[5] Or a stick"}, {"pk": 4050048, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 10, "verse": 8, "text": "The high places \u24d3 of Aven, the sin of Israel, \u24d4
will be destroyed;
thorns and thistles will grow over their altars. \u24d5
They will say to the mountains, \u24d6 \u201cCover us!\u201d
and to the hills, \u201cFall on us!\u201d \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Rv 6:16
\u24d3 Dt 12:2; Hs 4:13
\u24d4 1Kg 12:28-30; 13:34
\u24d5 Is 32:13; Hs 9:6
\u24d6 Lk 23:30; Rv 6:16"}, {"pk": 4050049, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 10, "verse": 9, "text": "Israel, you have sinned
since the days of Gibeah; \u24d8
they have taken their stand there.
Will not war against the unjust
overtake them in Gibeah?
", "comment": "\u24d8 Hs 5:8; 9:9"}, {"pk": 4050050, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 10, "verse": 10, "text": "I will discipline \u24d9 them at my discretion; \u24da
nations will be gathered against them
to put them in bondage [6]
for their double iniquity. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Jdg 19\u201421; 1Kg 12:28-30
\u24d9 Hs 4:9
\u24da Ezk 5:13
[6] LXX, Syr, Vg read against them when they are disciplined"}, {"pk": 4050051, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 10, "verse": 11, "text": "Ephraim is a well-trained calf \u24dc
that loves to thresh,
but I will place a yoke on [7] her fine neck. \u24dd
I will harness Ephraim; \u24d0
Judah will plow;
Jacob will do the final plowing.
", "comment": "\u24dc Jr 5:11; Hs 4:16
[7] Lit will pass over
\u24dd Jr 28:14
\u24d0 Ps 66:12"}, {"pk": 4050052, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 10, "verse": 12, "text": "Sow righteousness for yourselves \u24d1
and reap faithful love;
break up your unplowed ground. \u24d2
It is time to seek the LORD \u24d3
until he comes \u24d4 and sends righteousness
on you like the rain. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Is 44:3; 45:8
\u24d4 Hs 6:3
\u24d1 Pr 11:18
\u24d2 Jr 4:3
\u24d3 Hs 4:1; 12:6"}, {"pk": 4050053, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 10, "verse": 13, "text": "You have plowed wickedness and reaped injustice; \u24d6
you have eaten the fruit of lies. \u24d7
Because you have trusted in your own way [8]
and in your large number of soldiers, \u24d8
", "comment": "[8] LXX reads your chariots
\u24d6 Jb 4:8; Gl 6:7
\u24d7 Hs 4:2; 7:3; 11:12
\u24d8 Ps 33:16"}, {"pk": 4050054, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 10, "verse": 14, "text": "the roar of battle will rise against your people,
and all your fortifications will be demolished \u24d9
in a day of war,
like Shalman\u2019s destruction of Beth-arbel.
Mothers will be dashed to pieces
along with their children. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Hs 13:16
\u24d9 Is 17:3"}, {"pk": 4050055, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 10, "verse": 15, "text": "So it will be done to you, Bethel, \u24db
because of your extreme evil.
At dawn the king of Israel will be totally destroyed.
", "comment": "\u24db Hs 4:15; 10:5"}, {"pk": 4050056, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 11, "verse": 1, "text": "When Israel was a child, I loved him, \u24dc
and out of Egypt I called my son. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dc Dt 4:37; 7:6-8; 10:14-15; Ps 78:68; Is 41:8; Am 3:2; Mal 1:2
\u24dd Ex 4:22-23; Dt 32:5-6,18-20; Ps 103:13; Jr 3:19; Hs 1:10; Mt 2:15"}, {"pk": 4050057, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 11, "verse": 2, "text": "Israel called to the Egyptians \u24d0
even as Israel was leaving them. [1]
They kept sacrificing to the Baals \u24d1
and burning offerings to idols. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d1 Hs 2:13; 4:13
\u24d0 2Kg 17:13-15
[1] Lit They called to them; thus they went from before them
\u24d2 Is 65:7; Jr 18:15"}, {"pk": 4050058, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 11, "verse": 3, "text": "It was I who taught Ephraim to walk, \u24d3
taking them [2] by the hand, [3] \u24d4
but they never knew that I healed them. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d4 Dt 1:31; 32:10-11
\u24d3 Hs 7:15
[2] LXX, Syr, Vg; MT reads him
[3] Lit them on his arms
\u24d5 Ex 15:26"}, {"pk": 4050059, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 11, "verse": 4, "text": "I led them with human cords,
with ropes of love. \u24d6
To them I was like one
who eases the yoke from their jaws; \u24d7
I bent down to give them food. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d6 Jr 31:2-3
\u24d7 Hs 10:11
\u24d8 Ex 16:32"}, {"pk": 4050060, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 11, "verse": 5, "text": "Israel will not return to the land of Egypt
and Assyria will be his king, \u24d9
because they refused to repent. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Hs 7:16
\u24d9 Hs 7:16; 8:13; 9:3; 10:6"}, {"pk": 4050061, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 11, "verse": 6, "text": "A sword will whirl through his cities; \u24db
it will destroy and devour the bars of his gates, [4] \u24dc
because of their schemes. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24db Hs 13:16
\u24dd Hs 4:16-17
[4] Or devour his empty talkers, or devour his limbs; Hb obscure
\u24dc Lm 2:9"}, {"pk": 4050062, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 11, "verse": 7, "text": "My people are bent on turning from me. \u24d0
Though they call to him on high,
he will not exalt them at all.
", "comment": "\u24d0 Jr 8:5"}, {"pk": 4050063, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 11, "verse": 8, "text": "How can I give you up, Ephraim? \u24d1
How can I surrender you, Israel?
How can I make you like Admah? \u24d2
How can I treat you like Zeboiim? \u24d3
I have had a change of heart;
my compassion is stirred!
", "comment": "\u24d2 Gn 14:8; Dt 29:23
\u24d1 Hs 6:4; 7:1
\u24d3 Gn 14:2; 19:1-29; Dt 29:23"}, {"pk": 4050064, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 11, "verse": 9, "text": "I will not vent the full fury of my anger; \u24d4
I will not turn back to destroy Ephraim. \u24d5
For I am God and not man,
the Holy One among you; \u24d6
I will not come in rage. [5]
", "comment": "\u24d6 Is 5:24; 12:6; 41:14,16
\u24d4 Dt 13:17
\u24d5 Jr 26:3; 30:11
[5] Or come into any city; Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4050065, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 11, "verse": 10, "text": "They will follow the LORD; \u24d7
he will roar like a lion. \u24d8
When he roars,
his children will come trembling from the west. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d8 Is 31:4; Jl 3:16; Am 1:2
\u24d7 Hs 3:5; 6:1-3
\u24d9 Is 66:2-5"}, {"pk": 4050066, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 11, "verse": 11, "text": "They will be roused like birds from Egypt
and like doves \u24da from the land of Assyria. \u24db
Then I will settle them in their homes. \u24dc
This is the LORD\u2019s declaration.", "comment": "\u24db Is 11:11
\u24da Is 60:8; Hs 7:11
\u24dc Ezk 34:27-28"}, {"pk": 4050067, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 11, "verse": 12, "text": "Ephraim surrounds me with lies, \u24dd
the house of Israel, with deceit.
Judah still wanders with God
and is faithful to the holy ones. [6]
", "comment": "\u24dd Hs 4:2; 7:3
[6] Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4050068, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 12, "verse": 1, "text": "Ephraim chases [1] the wind \u24d0
and pursues the east wind. \u24d1
He continually multiplies lies and violence.
He makes a covenant with Assyria, \u24d2
and olive oil is carried to Egypt. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d1 Gn 41:6; Ezk 17:10
[1] Or grazes on, or tends
\u24d0 Jr 22:22; Hs 4:19
\u24d2 Hs 5:13; 7:11; 8:9
\u24d3 2Kg 17:4"}, {"pk": 4050069, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 12, "verse": 2, "text": "The LORD also has a dispute with Judah.
He is about to punish Jacob according to his conduct; \u24d4
he will repay him based on his actions.
", "comment": "\u24d4 Hs 4:9; 7:2"}, {"pk": 4050070, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 12, "verse": 3, "text": "In the womb he grasped his brother\u2019s heel, \u24d5
and as an adult he wrestled with God. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Gn 32:24-28
\u24d5 Gn 25:26; 27:36"}, {"pk": 4050071, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 12, "verse": 4, "text": "Jacob struggled with the angel and prevailed;
he wept and sought his favor. \u24d7
He found him at Bethel, \u24d8
and there he spoke with him. [2] \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d7 Gn 32:26
\u24d9 Gn 28:10-22; 35:1-14
\u24d8 Gn 28:13-15; 35:10-15
[2] LXX, Syr; MT reads us"}, {"pk": 4050072, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 12, "verse": 5, "text": "The LORD is the God of Armies;
the LORD is his name. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Ex 3:15"}, {"pk": 4050073, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 12, "verse": 6, "text": "But you must return to your God. \u24db
Maintain love and justice, \u24dc
and always put your hope in God. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dc Hs 6:6
\u24db Hs 6:1-3; 10:12
\u24dd Mc 7:7"}, {"pk": 4050074, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 12, "verse": 7, "text": "A merchant loves to extort \u24d0
with dishonest scales in his hands. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d0 Hs 7:14
\u24d1 Pr 11:1; Am 8:5; Mc 6:11"}, {"pk": 4050075, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 12, "verse": 8, "text": "But Ephraim thinks,
\u201cHow rich I have become; \u24d2
I made it all myself.
In all my earnings,
no one can find any iniquity in me \u24d3
that I can be punished for!\u201d [3]
", "comment": "\u24d3 Hs 4:8; 14:1; Am 3:15; 6:4-6
\u24d2 Ps 62:10; Hs 13:6
[3] Lit iniquity which is sin"}, {"pk": 4050076, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 12, "verse": 9, "text": "I have been the LORD your God
ever since [4] the land of Egypt. \u24d4
I will make you live in tents again, \u24d5
as in the festival days.
", "comment": "\u24d4 Hs 11:1; 13:3
[4] LXX reads God who brought you out of
\u24d5 Lv 23:42"}, {"pk": 4050077, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 12, "verse": 10, "text": "I will speak through the prophets \u24d6
and grant many visions;
I will give parables through the prophets. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d6 Jr 7:25
\u24d7 Ezk 17:2; 20:49"}, {"pk": 4050078, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 12, "verse": 11, "text": "Since Gilead is full of evil, \u24d8
they will certainly come to nothing.
They sacrifice bulls in Gilgal; \u24d9
even their altars will be like piles of rocks \u24da
on the furrows of a field.
", "comment": "\u24d9 Hs 4:15; 9:15
\u24d8 Hs 6:8
\u24da Hs 8:11; 10:1-2"}, {"pk": 4050079, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 12, "verse": 12, "text": "Jacob fled to the territory of Aram. \u24db
Israel worked to earn a wife; \u24dc
he tended flocks for a wife. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dc Gn 29:20
\u24db Gn 28:5
\u24dd Gn 29:1-20"}, {"pk": 4050080, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 12, "verse": 13, "text": "The LORD brought Israel from Egypt by a prophet, \u24d0
and Israel was tended by a prophet.
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ex 14:19-22; Is 63:11-14"}, {"pk": 4050081, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 12, "verse": 14, "text": "Ephraim has provoked bitter anger, \u24d1
so his Lord will leave his bloodguilt on him \u24d2
and repay him for his contempt. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d1 2Kg 17:7-18
\u24d2 Ezk 18:10-13
\u24d3 Dn 11:18; Mc 6:16"}, {"pk": 4050082, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 13, "verse": 1, "text": "When Ephraim spoke, \u24d4 there was trembling;
he was exalted in Israel. \u24d5
But he incurred guilt through Baal \u24d6 and died.
", "comment": "\u24d6 Hs 2:8-17; 11:2
\u24d4 Jb 29:21-22
\u24d5 Jdg 8:1; 12:1"}, {"pk": 4050083, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 13, "verse": 2, "text": "Now they continue to sin
and make themselves a cast image, \u24d7
idols skillfully made from their silver, \u24d8
all of them the work of craftsmen. \u24d9
People say about them,
\u201cLet the men who sacrifice [1] kiss the calves.\u201d \u24da
", "comment": "[1] Or \u201cThose who make human sacrifices
\u24d7 Is 46:6; Jr 10:4; Hs 2:8
\u24d8 Is 44:17-20
\u24d9 Hs 8:6
\u24da Hs 8:5-6; 10:5"}, {"pk": 4050084, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 13, "verse": 3, "text": "Therefore, they will be like the morning mist, \u24db
like the early dew that vanishes,
like chaff blown from a threshing floor, \u24dc
or like smoke from a window. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 1:4; Is 17:13; Dn 2:35
\u24db Hs 6:4
\u24dd Ps 68:2"}, {"pk": 4050085, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 13, "verse": 4, "text": "I have been the LORD your God \u24d0
ever since [2] the land of Egypt;
you know no God but me, \u24d1
and no Savior exists besides me. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ex 20:3; 2Kg 18:35
\u24d0 Hs 12:9
[2] DSS, LXX read God who brought you out of
\u24d2 Is 43:11; 45:21-22"}, {"pk": 4050086, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 13, "verse": 5, "text": "I knew [3] you in the wilderness, \u24d3
in the land of drought.
", "comment": "[3] LXX, Syr read fed
\u24d3 Dt 32:10"}, {"pk": 4050087, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 13, "verse": 6, "text": "When they had pasture,
they became satisfied; \u24d4
they were satisfied,
and their hearts became proud. \u24d5
Therefore they forgot me. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d5 Hs 7:14
\u24d4 Dt 8:12,14; 32:13-15; Jr 5:7
\u24d6 Hs 2:13; 4:6; 8:14"}, {"pk": 4050088, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 13, "verse": 7, "text": "So I will be like a lion \u24d7 to them;
I will lurk like a leopard \u24d8 on the path.
", "comment": "\u24d8 Jr 5:6
\u24d7 Hs 5:14"}, {"pk": 4050089, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 13, "verse": 8, "text": "I will attack them
like a bear robbed of her cubs
and tear open the rib cage over their hearts.
I will devour them there like a lioness, \u24d9
like a wild beast that would rip them open.
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 50:22"}, {"pk": 4050090, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 13, "verse": 9, "text": "I will destroy you, Israel;
you have no help but me. [4] \u24da
", "comment": "[4] LXX reads At your destruction, Israel, who will help you?
\u24da Jr 2:17,19; Hs 6:1-2; Mal 1:12-13"}, {"pk": 4050091, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 13, "verse": 10, "text": "Where now is your king, [5] \u24db
that he may save you in all your cities,
and the [6] rulers [7] \u24dc you demanded, saying,
\u201cGive me a king and leaders\u201d?
", "comment": "[5] LXX, Syr, Vg; MT reads I will be your king
\u24db 2Kg 17:4; Hs 8:4
[6] Lit your
[7] Or judges
\u24dc Hs 7:7"}, {"pk": 4050092, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 13, "verse": 11, "text": "I give you a king in my anger \u24dd
and take away a king in my wrath. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 1Kg 14:7-10; Hs 10:7
\u24dd 1Sm 8:7"}, {"pk": 4050093, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 13, "verse": 12, "text": "Ephraim\u2019s guilt is preserved;
his sin is stored up. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Dt 32:34-35; Jb 14:17; Rm 2:5"}, {"pk": 4050094, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 13, "verse": 13, "text": "Labor pains come on him. \u24d2
He is not a wise son; \u24d3
when the time comes,
he will not be born. [8] \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Is 37:3; 66:9
\u24d2 Mc 4:9-10
\u24d3 Dt 32:6; Hs 5:4
[8] Lit he will not present himself at the opening of the womb for sons"}, {"pk": 4050095, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 13, "verse": 14, "text": "I will ransom them from the power of Sheol.
I will redeem [9] them from death. \u24d5
Death, where are your barbs?
Sheol, where is your sting? \u24d6
Compassion is hidden from my eyes. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d6 1Co 15:55
[9] Or Should I ransom...? Should I redeem...?
\u24d5 Hs 6:1-2
\u24d7 Jr 20:16; 31:35-37"}, {"pk": 4050096, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 13, "verse": 15, "text": "Although he flourishes among his brothers, [10] \u24d8
an east wind will come, \u24d9
a wind from the LORD rising up from the desert.
His water source will fail,
and his spring will run dry. \u24da
The wind [11] will plunder the treasury \u24db
of every precious item.
", "comment": "[11] Probably the Assyrian king
[10] Or among reeds
\u24d8 Gn 49:22; Hs 10:1
\u24d9 Gn 41:6; Jr 4:11-12; Ezk 17:10; 19:12
\u24da Jr 51:36
\u24db Jr 20:5"}, {"pk": 4050097, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 13, "verse": 16, "text": "Samaria \u24dc will bear her guilt \u24dd
because she has rebelled against her God. \u24d0
They will fall by the sword; \u24d1
their children will be dashed to pieces, \u24d2
and their pregnant women ripped open. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d2 Hs 10:14
\u24dc Hs 7:1
\u24dd Hs 10:2
\u24d0 Hs 7:14
\u24d1 Hs 11:6
\u24d3 2Kg 15:16"}, {"pk": 4050098, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 14, "verse": 1, "text": "Israel, return to the LORD your God, \u24d4
for you have stumbled in your iniquity. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d4 Hs 6:1; 10:12; 12:6
\u24d5 Hs 4:8; 5:5; 9:7"}, {"pk": 4050099, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 14, "verse": 2, "text": "Take words of repentance with you \u24d6
and return to the LORD.
Say to him: \u201cForgive all our iniquity
and accept what is good,
so that we may repay you
with praise [1] from our [2] lips. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d6 Mc 7:18-19
[1] LXX reads with the fruit
[2] Lit repay the bulls of our
\u24d7 Heb 13:15"}, {"pk": 4050100, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 14, "verse": 3, "text": "Assyria will not save us, \u24d8
we will not ride on horses, \u24d9
and we will no longer proclaim, \u2018Our gods!\u2009\u2019 \u24da
to the work of our hands. \u24db
For the fatherless receives compassion in you.\u201d \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 68:5
\u24d8 Hs 5:13
\u24d9 Is 31:1
\u24da Hs 4:12
\u24db Hs 8:6; 13:2"}, {"pk": 4050101, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 14, "verse": 4, "text": "I will heal their apostasy; \u24dd
I will freely love them, \u24d0
for my anger will have turned from him. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d0 Zph 3:17
\u24dd Is 57:18; Hs 6:1
\u24d1 Is 12:1"}, {"pk": 4050102, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 14, "verse": 5, "text": "I will be like the dew to Israel; \u24d2
he will blossom like the lily \u24d3
and take root like the cedars of Lebanon. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d3 Sg 2:1; Mt 6:28
\u24d2 Is 26:19
\u24d4 Is 35:2"}, {"pk": 4050103, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 14, "verse": 6, "text": "His new branches will spread,
and his splendor will be like the olive tree, \u24d5
his fragrance, like the forest of Lebanon. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d5 Jr 11:16
\u24d6 Sg 4:11"}, {"pk": 4050104, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 14, "verse": 7, "text": "The people will return and live beneath his shade. \u24d7
They will grow grain \u24d8
and blossom like the vine.
His renown will be like the wine of Lebanon.
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ezk 17:23
\u24d8 Hs 2:21-22"}, {"pk": 4050105, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 14, "verse": 8, "text": "Ephraim, why should I [3] have anything more
to do with idols? \u24d9
It is I who answer and watch over him.
I am like a flourishing pine tree; \u24da
your fruit comes from me. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24da Is 41:19
[3] LXX reads he
\u24d9 Jb 34:32
\u24db Ezk 17:13"}, {"pk": 4050106, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 28, "chapter": 14, "verse": 9, "text": "Let whoever is wise \u24dc understand these things,
and whoever is insightful recognize them.
For the ways of the LORD are right, \u24dd
and the righteous walk in them, \u24d0
but the rebellious stumble in them. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 111:7-8; Zph 3:5
\u24d0 Is 26:7
\u24d1 Is 1:28
\u24dc Ps 107:43; Jr 9:12"}, {"pk": 4050107, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 29, "chapter": 1, "verse": 1, "text": "The word of the LORD that came \u24d2 to Joel son of Pethuel:", "comment": "\u24d2 Hs 1:1; Mc 1:1; Zph 1:1"}, {"pk": 4050108, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 29, "chapter": 1, "verse": 2, "text": "Hear this, \u24d3 you elders;
listen, all you inhabitants of the land.
Has anything like this ever happened in your days \u24d4
or in the days of your ancestors?
", "comment": "\u24d4 Dt 4:32; Jr 2:10; Mk 2:12
\u24d3 Hs 4:1; 5:1"}, {"pk": 4050109, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 29, "chapter": 1, "verse": 3, "text": "Tell your children about it, \u24d5
and let your children tell their children,
and their children the next generation.
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 10:2; Jos 4:22; Ps 78:4"}, {"pk": 4050110, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 29, "chapter": 1, "verse": 4, "text": "What the devouring locust \u24d6 has left,
the swarming locust has eaten;
what the swarming locust has left,
the young locust \u24d7 has eaten;
and what the young locust has left,
the destroying locust \u24d8 has eaten.
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ex 10:4; Jl 2:25; Am 4:9
\u24d7 Ps 105:34; Nah 3:15-16
\u24d8 Ps 78:46; Is 33:4"}, {"pk": 4050111, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 29, "chapter": 1, "verse": 5, "text": "Wake up, you drunkards, \u24d9 and weep;
wail, all you wine drinkers,
because of the sweet wine,
for it has been taken from your mouth.
", "comment": "\u24d9 Jl 3:3"}, {"pk": 4050112, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 29, "chapter": 1, "verse": 6, "text": "For a nation has invaded my land, \u24da
powerful and without number;
its teeth are the teeth of a lion,
and it has the fangs of a lioness. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Rv 9:7-8
\u24da Jl 2:2,11,25"}, {"pk": 4050113, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 29, "chapter": 1, "verse": 7, "text": "It has devastated my grapevine
and splintered my fig tree.
It has stripped off its bark and thrown it away;
its branches have turned white.
"}, {"pk": 4050114, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 29, "chapter": 1, "verse": 8, "text": "Grieve like a young woman dressed in sackcloth, \u24dc
mourning for the husband of her youth.
", "comment": "\u24dc Is 22:12; Jr 4:8; 6:26"}, {"pk": 4050115, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 29, "chapter": 1, "verse": 9, "text": "Grain and drink offerings have been cut off \u24dd
from the house of the LORD;
the priests, who are ministers of the LORD, mourn. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24dd Hs 9:4; Jl 2:14
\u24d0 Hs 10:5; Jl 2:17"}, {"pk": 4050116, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 29, "chapter": 1, "verse": 10, "text": "The fields are destroyed; \u24d1
the land grieves;
indeed, the grain is destroyed;
the new wine is dried up; \u24d2
and the fresh oil fails. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d2 Hs 9:2
\u24d1 Is 24:4
\u24d3 Dt 28:51; Hs 2:8-13; Hg 1:11"}, {"pk": 4050117, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 29, "chapter": 1, "verse": 11, "text": "Be ashamed, you farmers, \u24d4
wail, you vinedressers, [1]
over the wheat and the barley,
because the harvest of the field has perished. \u24d5
", "comment": "[1] Or The farmers are dismayed, the vinedressers wail
\u24d4 Jr 14:4; 51:23; Am 5:16
\u24d5 Is 17:11; Jr 9:12"}, {"pk": 4050118, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 29, "chapter": 1, "verse": 12, "text": "The grapevine is dried up, \u24d6
and the fig tree is withered;
the pomegranate, \u24d7 the date palm, \u24d8 and the apple \u24d9 \u2009\u2014
all the trees of the orchard\u2009\u2014\u2009have withered.
Indeed, human joy has dried up. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24d9 Sg 2:3
\u24d6 Hab 3:17
\u24d7 Hg 2:19
\u24d8 Sg 7:8
\u24da Is 16:10; 24:11"}, {"pk": 4050119, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 29, "chapter": 1, "verse": 13, "text": "Dress in sackcloth and lament, \u24db you priests; \u24dc
wail, \u24dd you ministers of the altar.
Come and spend the night in sackcloth, \u24d0
you ministers of my God,
because grain and drink offerings
are withheld from the house of your God.
", "comment": "\u24dd Jr 9:10
\u24db Jr 4:8; Ezk 7:18
\u24dc Jl 2:17
\u24d0 1Kg 21:27"}, {"pk": 4050120, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 29, "chapter": 1, "verse": 14, "text": "Announce a sacred fast; \u24d1
proclaim an assembly!
Gather the elders \u24d2
and all the residents of the land
at the house of the LORD your God, \u24d3
and cry out to the LORD. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d3 2Ch 20:3; Neh 9:1; Jr 36:6,9
\u24d1 Jl 2:15-16
\u24d2 Jl 1:2
\u24d4 Jnh 3:8"}, {"pk": 4050121, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 29, "chapter": 1, "verse": 15, "text": "Woe because of that day! \u24d5
For the day of the LORD is near
and will come as devastation from the Almighty. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Is 13:6,9; Ezk 30:2-3; Jl 2:1-2,11,31
\u24d5 Jr 30:7; Am 5:16"}, {"pk": 4050122, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 29, "chapter": 1, "verse": 16, "text": "Hasn\u2019t the food been cut off
before our eyes, \u24d7
joy and gladness \u24d8
from the house of our God?
", "comment": "\u24d7 Is 3:7
\u24d8 Is 16:10; Jr 48:33"}, {"pk": 4050123, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 29, "chapter": 1, "verse": 17, "text": "The seeds lie shriveled in their casings. [2] \u24d9
The storehouses are in ruin,
and the granaries are broken down,
because the grain has withered away.
", "comment": "\u24d9 Is 17:10-11
[2] Or clods; Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4050124, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 29, "chapter": 1, "verse": 18, "text": "How the animals groan! \u24da
The herds of cattle wander in confusion
since they have no pasture.
Even the flocks of sheep and goats suffer punishment.
", "comment": "\u24da 1Kg 18:5; Jr 12:4; 14:5-6; Hs 4:3"}, {"pk": 4050125, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 29, "chapter": 1, "verse": 19, "text": "I call to you, LORD, \u24db
for fire has consumed
the pastures of the wilderness, \u24dc
and flames have devoured
all the trees of the orchard.
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 50:15; Mc 7:7
\u24dc Jr 9:10; Am 7:4"}, {"pk": 4050126, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 29, "chapter": 1, "verse": 20, "text": "Even the wild animals cry out to [3] you, \u24dd
for the river beds are dried up, \u24d0
and fire has consumed
the pastures of the wilderness.
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 104:21; 147:9
[3] Or animals pant for; Hb obscure
\u24d0 1Kg 17:7; 18:5"}, {"pk": 4050127, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 29, "chapter": 2, "verse": 1, "text": "Blow the horn in Zion; \u24d1
sound the alarm on my holy mountain!
Let all the residents of the land tremble,
for the day of the LORD is coming; \u24d2
in fact, it is near\u2009\u2014
", "comment": "\u24d1 Jr 4:5; 51:27; Jl 2:15
\u24d2 Jl 1:15; 2:11,31; 3:14"}, {"pk": 4050128, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 29, "chapter": 2, "verse": 2, "text": "a day of darkness and gloom, \u24d3
a day of clouds and total darkness, \u24d4
like the dawn spreading over the mountains;
a great and strong people \u24d5 appears,
such as never existed in ages past \u24d6
and never will again
in all the generations to come. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d6 Lm 1:12; Dn 9:12; 12:1; Jl 1:2
\u24d3 Jl 2:31; Zph 1:15
\u24d4 Is 60:2; Zph 1:15
\u24d5 Jl 1:6; 2:11,25
\u24d7 Ex 10:14"}, {"pk": 4050129, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 29, "chapter": 2, "verse": 3, "text": "A fire devours in front of them, \u24d8
and behind them a flame blazes.
The land in front of them
is like the garden of Eden, \u24d9
but behind them,
it is like a desert wasteland; \u24da
there is no escape from them.
", "comment": "\u24da Ex 10:5,15; Ps 105:34-35
\u24d8 Ps 97:3; Is 9:18-19
\u24d9 Gn 2:8-15; Ezk 36:35"}, {"pk": 4050130, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 29, "chapter": 2, "verse": 4, "text": "Their appearance is like that of horses, \u24db
and they gallop like war horses.
", "comment": "\u24db Rv 9:7"}, {"pk": 4050131, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 29, "chapter": 2, "verse": 5, "text": "They bound on the tops of the mountains.
Their sound is like the sound of chariots, \u24dc
like the sound of fiery flames consuming stubble, \u24dd
like a mighty army deployed for war.
", "comment": "\u24dc Rv 9:9
\u24dd Is 5:24; 30:30"}, {"pk": 4050132, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 29, "chapter": 2, "verse": 6, "text": "Nations writhe in horror before them; \u24d0
all faces turn pale.
", "comment": "\u24d0 Is 13:8; Nah 2:10"}, {"pk": 4050133, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 29, "chapter": 2, "verse": 7, "text": "They attack as warriors attack;
they scale walls as men of war do.
Each goes on his own path, \u24d1
and they do not change their course.
", "comment": "\u24d1 Pr 30:27"}, {"pk": 4050134, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 29, "chapter": 2, "verse": 8, "text": "They do not push each other;
each proceeds on his own path.
They dodge the arrows, never stopping.
"}, {"pk": 4050135, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 29, "chapter": 2, "verse": 9, "text": "They storm the city;
they run on the wall;
they climb into the houses; \u24d2
they enter through the windows like thieves. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ex 10:6
\u24d3 Jr 9:21"}, {"pk": 4050136, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 29, "chapter": 2, "verse": 10, "text": "The earth quakes before them; \u24d4
the sky shakes.
The sun and moon grow dark, \u24d5
and the stars cease their shining. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d5 Is 13:10; 34:4; Jr 4:23; Ezk 32:7-8; Mt 24:29; Rv 8:12
\u24d6 Jl 3:15
\u24d4 Ps 18:7; Nah 1:5"}, {"pk": 4050137, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 29, "chapter": 2, "verse": 11, "text": "The LORD makes his voice heard \u24d7
in the presence of his army. \u24d8
His camp is very large;
those who carry out his command are powerful. \u24d9
Indeed, the day of the LORD is terrible and dreadful \u24da \u2009\u2014
who can endure it? \u24db
", "comment": "\u24d9 Jr 50:34; Rv 18:8
\u24db Ezk 22:14
\u24da Jl 1:15; 2:31; 3:14
\u24d7 Ps 46:6; Is 13:4
\u24d8 Jl 2:25"}, {"pk": 4050138, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 29, "chapter": 2, "verse": 12, "text": "Even now\u2009\u2014 this is the LORD\u2019s declaration\u2009\u2014 turn to me with all your heart, \u24dc
with fasting, weeping, and mourning. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dc 1Kg 8:35-40; 2Ch 7:14
\u24dd Est 4:3"}, {"pk": 4050139, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 29, "chapter": 2, "verse": 13, "text": "Tear your hearts, \u24d0
not just your clothes, \u24d1
and return to the LORD your God.
For he is gracious and compassionate,
slow to anger, abounding in faithful love,
and he relents from sending disaster. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d1 Jr 41:5
\u24d0 Ps 51:17; Is 57:15
\u24d2 Ex 34:6; Nm 14:18; 1Ch 21:15; Neh 9:17; Ps 86:15; 103:8; 145:8; Jr 18:8; Jnh 4:2"}, {"pk": 4050140, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 29, "chapter": 2, "verse": 14, "text": "Who knows? He may turn and relent \u24d3
and leave a blessing behind him, \u24d4
so you can offer grain and wine
to the LORD your God. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d4 Hg 2:19
\u24d3 Jnh 3:9
\u24d5 Jl 1:9,13"}, {"pk": 4050141, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 29, "chapter": 2, "verse": 15, "text": "Blow the horn in Zion! \u24d6
Announce a sacred fast; \u24d7
proclaim an assembly.
", "comment": "\u24d6 Jl 2:1
\u24d7 2Kg 10:20"}, {"pk": 4050142, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 29, "chapter": 2, "verse": 16, "text": "Gather the people;
sanctify the congregation; \u24d8
assemble the aged; [1] \u24d9
gather the infants,
even babies nursing at the breast.
Let the groom leave his bedroom, \u24da
and the bride her honeymoon chamber.
", "comment": "\u24d9 2Ch 20:3; Neh 9:1; Jr 36:6,9
\u24d8 1Sm 16:5; 2Ch 29:5
[1] Or elders
\u24da Ps 19:5"}, {"pk": 4050143, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 29, "chapter": 2, "verse": 17, "text": "Let the priests, \u24db the LORD\u2019s ministers,
weep between the portico and the altar. \u24dc
Let them say:
\u201cHave pity on your people, LORD, \u24dd
and do not make your inheritance a disgrace, \u24d0
an object of scorn among the nations.
Why should it be said among the peoples,
\u2018Where is their God?\u2019\u201d \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 44:13; 74:10
\u24db Jl 1:9
\u24dc Hs 10:5; Jl 1:13
\u24dd Is 37:20; Am 7:2,5
\u24d1 Ps 42:3,10; 79:10; 115:2"}, {"pk": 4050144, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 29, "chapter": 2, "verse": 18, "text": "Then the LORD became jealous for his land \u24d2 and spared his people. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d2 Ezk 36:5,6; Zch 1:14; 8:2
\u24d3 Is 60:10; 63:9,15"}, {"pk": 4050145, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 29, "chapter": 2, "verse": 19, "text": "The LORD answered his people: Look, I am about to send you
grain, new wine, and fresh oil. \u24d4
You will be satiated with them,
and I will no longer make you
a disgrace among the nations. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d4 Jr 31:12; Hs 2:21-22
\u24d5 Ezk 34:29; 36:15"}, {"pk": 4050146, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 29, "chapter": 2, "verse": 20, "text": "I will drive the northerner far from you \u24d6
and banish him to a dry and desolate land,
his front ranks into the Dead Sea, \u24d7
and his rear guard into the Mediterranean Sea. \u24d8
His stench will rise;
yes, his rotten smell will rise, \u24d9
for he has done astonishing things.
", "comment": "\u24d9 Is 34:3; Am 4:10
\u24d6 Jr 1:14-15
\u24d7 Zch 14:8
\u24d8 Dt 11:24"}, {"pk": 4050147, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 29, "chapter": 2, "verse": 21, "text": "Don\u2019t be afraid, land; \u24da
rejoice and be glad,
for the LORD has done astonishing things. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 126:2-3
\u24da Jl 1:10"}, {"pk": 4050148, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 29, "chapter": 2, "verse": 22, "text": "Don\u2019t be afraid, wild animals,
for the wilderness pastures have turned green, \u24dc
the trees bear their fruit,
and the fig tree and grapevine yield their riches.
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 65:12; Jr 9:10; Jl 1:19"}, {"pk": 4050149, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 29, "chapter": 2, "verse": 23, "text": "Children of Zion, \u24dd rejoice and be glad
in the LORD your God, \u24d0
because he gives you the autumn rain
for your vindication. [2] \u24d1
He sends showers for you,
both autumn and spring rain \u24d2 as before.
", "comment": "\u24d1 Dt 11:13-15
\u24dd Ps 149:2
\u24d0 Is 12:2-6
[2] Or righteousness
\u24d2 Hs 6:3; Zch 10:1"}, {"pk": 4050150, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 29, "chapter": 2, "verse": 24, "text": "The threshing floors will be full of grain, \u24d3
and the vats will overflow
with new wine and fresh oil.
", "comment": "\u24d3 Lv 26:10; Am 9:13; Mal 3:10"}, {"pk": 4050151, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 29, "chapter": 2, "verse": 25, "text": "I will repay you for the years
that the swarming locust ate, \u24d4
the young locust, the destroying locust,
and the devouring locust\u2009\u2014
my great army that I sent against you.
", "comment": "\u24d4 Jl 1:4-7; 2:2-11"}, {"pk": 4050152, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 29, "chapter": 2, "verse": 26, "text": "You will have plenty to eat and be satisfied. \u24d5
You will praise the name of the LORD your God, \u24d6
who has dealt wondrously with you. \u24d7
My people will never again be put to shame. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 126:2; Is 25:1
\u24d5 Dt 11:15; Is 62:9
\u24d6 Ps 113:1; 135:1; 148:5,13
\u24d8 Is 45:17"}, {"pk": 4050153, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 29, "chapter": 2, "verse": 27, "text": "You will know that I am present in Israel \u24d9
and that I am the LORD your God,
and there is no other. \u24da
My people will never again be put to shame. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24da Dt 4:35,39; 1Kg 8:60; Is 45:5-6
\u24d9 Jl 3:17,21
\u24db Is 49:23"}, {"pk": 4050154, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 29, "chapter": 2, "verse": 28, "text": "After this \u24dc
I will pour out my Spirit \u24dd on all humanity; \u24d0
then your sons and your daughters will prophesy,
your old men will have dreams,
and your young men will see visions.
", "comment": "\u24d0 Is 40:5; 49:26
\u24dc Ac 2:17-21
\u24dd Is 32:15; 44:3; Ezk 39:29"}, {"pk": 4050155, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 29, "chapter": 2, "verse": 29, "text": "I will even pour out my Spirit
on the male and female slaves in those days. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 1Co 12:13"}, {"pk": 4050156, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 29, "chapter": 2, "verse": 30, "text": "I will display wonders
in the heavens and on the earth: \u24d2
blood, fire, and columns of smoke.
", "comment": "\u24d2 Lk 21:11,25-26"}, {"pk": 4050157, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 29, "chapter": 2, "verse": 31, "text": "The sun will be turned to darkness
and the moon to blood \u24d3
before the great and terrible day of the LORD comes. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Zph 1:14-16; Mal 4:1,5
\u24d3 Is 13:9-10; 34:4; Mt 24:29; Mk 13:24"}, {"pk": 4050158, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 29, "chapter": 2, "verse": 32, "text": "Then everyone who calls
on the name of the LORD will be saved, \u24d5
for there will be an escape
for those on Mount Zion and in Jerusalem,
as the LORD promised, \u24d6
among the survivors the LORD calls.
", "comment": "\u24d5 Rm 10:13
\u24d6 Ob 17"}, {"pk": 4050159, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 29, "chapter": 3, "verse": 1, "text": "Yes, in those days and at that time,
when I restore the fortunes of Judah and Jerusalem, \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Jr 32:44; 33:7,11; Ezk 39:25"}, {"pk": 4050160, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 29, "chapter": 3, "verse": 2, "text": "I will gather all the nations \u24d8
and take them to the Valley of Jehoshaphat. [1] \u24d9
I will enter into judgment with them there \u24da
because of my people, my inheritance Israel.
The nations have scattered the Israelites
in foreign countries \u24db
and divided up my land. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24d9 Jl 3:12,14
\u24da Is 66:16; Jr 25:31
\u24dc Ezk 35:10; 36:1-5
\u24db Jr 50:17; Ezk 34:6
\u24d8 Is 66:18; Mc 4:12
[1] = The LORD Will Judge"}, {"pk": 4050161, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 29, "chapter": 3, "verse": 3, "text": "They cast lots for my people; \u24dd
they bartered a boy for a prostitute
and sold a girl for wine to drink. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24dd Ob 11; Nah 3:10
\u24d0 Am 2:6"}, {"pk": 4050162, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 29, "chapter": 3, "verse": 4, "text": "And also: Tyre, \u24d1 Sidon, and all the territories of Philistia \u24d2 \u2009\u2014\u2009what are you to me? Are you paying me back or trying to get even with me? I will quickly bring retribution on your heads. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 28:4
\u24d1 Am 1:9; Zch 9:2-4
\u24d2 Am 1:6-8; Zch 9:5-7"}, {"pk": 4050163, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 29, "chapter": 3, "verse": 5, "text": "For you took my silver and gold and carried my finest treasures \u24d4 to your temples.", "comment": "\u24d4 1Kg 20:6; 2Ch 36:19; Lm 1:10-11"}, {"pk": 4050164, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 29, "chapter": 3, "verse": 6, "text": "You sold the people of Judah and Jerusalem to the Greeks \u24d5 to remove them far from their own territory.", "comment": "\u24d5 Is 66:19; Ezk 27:13"}, {"pk": 4050165, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 29, "chapter": 3, "verse": 7, "text": "Look, I am about to rouse them up from the place where you sold them; \u24d6 I will bring retribution on your heads.", "comment": "\u24d6 Zch 9:13"}, {"pk": 4050166, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 29, "chapter": 3, "verse": 8, "text": "I will sell your sons and daughters to the people of Judah, \u24d7 and they will sell them to the Sabeans, [2] \u24d8 to a distant nation, for the LORD has spoken.", "comment": "[2] Probably the south Arabian kingdom of Sheba (modern Yemen)
\u24d7 Is 14:2; 60:14
\u24d8 Jb 1:15; Ps 72:10; Ezk 38:13"}, {"pk": 4050167, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 29, "chapter": 3, "verse": 9, "text": "Proclaim this among the nations: \u24d9
Prepare for holy war; \u24da
rouse the warriors; \u24db
let all the men of war advance and attack!
", "comment": "\u24db Is 8:9-10; Jr 46:3-4; Zch 14:2-3
\u24d9 Jr 51:27-28
\u24da Jr 6:4; Mc 3:5"}, {"pk": 4050168, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 29, "chapter": 3, "verse": 10, "text": "Beat your plows into swords
and your pruning knives into spears. \u24dc
Let even the weakling say, \u201cI am a warrior.\u201d
", "comment": "\u24dc Is 2:4; Mc 4:3"}, {"pk": 4050169, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 29, "chapter": 3, "verse": 11, "text": "Come quickly, [3] all you surrounding nations;
gather yourselves. \u24dd
Bring down your warriors there, LORD. \u24d0
", "comment": "[3] LXX, Syr, Tg read Gather yourselves and come; Hb obscure
\u24dd Ezk 38:15-16
\u24d0 Is 13:3"}, {"pk": 4050170, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 29, "chapter": 3, "verse": 12, "text": "Let the nations be roused
and come to the Valley of Jehoshaphat,
for there I will sit down
to judge all the surrounding nations. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 7:6; 98:9; Is 3:13"}, {"pk": 4050171, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 29, "chapter": 3, "verse": 13, "text": "Swing the sickle
because the harvest is ripe. \u24d2
Come and trample the grapes
because the winepress is full; \u24d3
the wine vats overflow
because the wickedness of the nations is extreme. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Gn 18:20; Rv 19:14-16
\u24d2 Jr 51:33; Hs 6:11
\u24d3 Is 63:3; Lm 1:15"}, {"pk": 4050172, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 29, "chapter": 3, "verse": 14, "text": "Multitudes, multitudes \u24d5
in the valley of decision!
For the day of the LORD is near \u24d6
in the valley of decision.
", "comment": "\u24d6 Jl 1:15; 2:1,11
\u24d5 Is 34:2-8"}, {"pk": 4050173, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 29, "chapter": 3, "verse": 15, "text": "The sun and moon will grow dark,
and the stars will cease their shining. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Jl 2:10,31"}, {"pk": 4050174, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 29, "chapter": 3, "verse": 16, "text": "The LORD will roar from Zion \u24d8
and make his voice heard from Jerusalem; \u24d9
heaven and earth will shake. \u24da
But the LORD will be a refuge for his people, \u24db
a stronghold for the Israelites. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 46:1; 62:8; Pr 14:26
\u24d8 Hs 11:10; Am 1:2
\u24d9 Jr 25:30; Am 1:2
\u24da Ezk 38:19; Jl 2:10; Hg 2:6
\u24dc Jr 16:19; Nah 1:7"}, {"pk": 4050175, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 29, "chapter": 3, "verse": 17, "text": "Then you will know
that I am the LORD your God, \u24dd
who dwells in Zion, my holy mountain. \u24d0
Jerusalem will be holy, \u24d1
and foreigners will never overrun it again. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d0 Is 11:9; 56:7; Ezk 20:40
\u24d2 Is 52:1; Nah 1:15
\u24dd Ex 6:7; 29:46; Ezk 20:20
\u24d1 Is 4:3; Ob 17"}, {"pk": 4050176, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 29, "chapter": 3, "verse": 18, "text": "In that day
the mountains will drip with sweet wine, \u24d3
and the hills will flow with milk. \u24d4
All the streams of Judah will flow with water, \u24d5
and a spring will issue from the LORD\u2019s house, \u24d6
watering the Valley of Acacias. [4] \u24d7
", "comment": "[4] Or Shittim
\u24d6 Ezk 47:1-12
\u24d7 Nm 25:1; Ezk 47:8
\u24d3 Am 9:13
\u24d4 Ex 3:8
\u24d5 Is 30:25; 35:6"}, {"pk": 4050177, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 29, "chapter": 3, "verse": 19, "text": "Egypt will become desolate,
and Edom a desert wasteland,
because of the violence done to the people of Judah \u24d8
in whose land they shed innocent blood.
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ob 10"}, {"pk": 4050178, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 29, "chapter": 3, "verse": 20, "text": "But Judah will be inhabited forever, \u24d9
and Jerusalem from generation to generation.
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ezk 37:25; Am 9:15"}, {"pk": 4050179, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 29, "chapter": 3, "verse": 21, "text": "I will pardon their bloodguilt, [5] \u24da
which I have not pardoned,
for the LORD dwells in Zion.
", "comment": "[5] LXX, Syr read I will avenge their blood
\u24da Is 4:4"}, {"pk": 4050180, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 1, "verse": 1, "text": "The words of Amos, who was one of the sheep breeders [1] \u24db from Tekoa \u24dc \u2009\u2014\u2009what he saw regarding Israel in the days of King Uzziah \u24dd of Judah and Jeroboam \u24d0 son of Jehoash, king of Israel, two years before the earthquake. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d0 2Kg 14:23-29
\u24d1 Zch 14:5
[1] Or the shepherds
\u24db 2Kg 3:4; Am 7:14-15
\u24dc 2Sm 14:2; Jr 6:1
\u24dd 2Kg 15:1-7; 2Ch 26:1-23; Is 1:1; Hs 1:1"}, {"pk": 4050181, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 1, "verse": 2, "text": "He said: The LORD roars \u24d2 from Zion
and makes his voice heard from Jerusalem;
the pastures of the shepherds mourn, [2] \u24d3
and the summit of Carmel \u24d4 withers.
", "comment": "[2] Or dry up
\u24d4 Am 9:3
\u24d2 Is 42:13; Jr 25:30; Jl 3:16; Am 3:8
\u24d3 Is 24:4-7; Jr 12:4; 23:10; Jl 1:10,18-19"}, {"pk": 4050182, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 1, "verse": 3, "text": "The LORD says: I will not relent from punishing Damascus \u24d5
for three crimes, even four, \u24d6
because they threshed Gilead with iron sledges.
", "comment": "\u24d5 Is 17:1-3
\u24d6 Pr 30:15-29; Am 2:1,4,6"}, {"pk": 4050183, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 1, "verse": 4, "text": "Therefore, I will send fire against Hazael\u2019s palace,
and it will consume Ben-hadad\u2019s \u24d7 citadels.
", "comment": "\u24d7 2Kg 8:11-15; 13:3,22,24"}, {"pk": 4050184, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 1, "verse": 5, "text": "I will break down the gates [3] \u24d8 of Damascus.
I will cut off the ruler from the Valley of Aven,
and the one who wields the scepter from Beth-eden.
The people of Aram will be exiled to Kir. \u24d9
The LORD has spoken.
", "comment": "\u24d8 Gn 22:17; Neh 1:3; Lm 2:9; Hs 11:6; Nah 3:13
\u24d9 2Kg 16:9; Am 9:7
[3] Lit gate bars"}, {"pk": 4050185, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 1, "verse": 6, "text": "The LORD says: I will not relent from punishing Gaza \u24da
for three crimes, even four,
because they exiled a whole community,
handing them over to Edom.
", "comment": "\u24da Jr 47:1,4-5; Ezk 25:15-17"}, {"pk": 4050186, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 1, "verse": 7, "text": "Therefore, I will send fire against the walls of Gaza,
and it will consume its citadels.
"}, {"pk": 4050187, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 1, "verse": 8, "text": "I will cut off the ruler from Ashdod, \u24db
and the one who wields the scepter from Ashkelon. \u24dc
I will also turn my hand against Ekron,
and the remainder of the Philistines \u24dd will perish.
The Lord GOD has spoken.
", "comment": "\u24db 2Ch 26:6; Am 3:9; Zch 9:6
\u24dd Is 14:29-31; Ezk 25:16
\u24dc Jr 47:5; Zph 2:4"}, {"pk": 4050188, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 1, "verse": 9, "text": "The LORD says: I will not relent from punishing Tyre \u24d0
for three crimes, even four,
because they handed over
a whole community of exiles to Edom
and broke [4] a treaty of brotherhood. \u24d1
", "comment": "[4] Lit and did not remember
\u24d1 1Kg 5:1,12; 9:11-14
\u24d0 Is 23; Ezk 26:1\u201428:19"}, {"pk": 4050189, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 1, "verse": 10, "text": "Therefore, I will send fire \u24d2 against the walls of Tyre,
and it will consume its citadels.
", "comment": "\u24d2 Zch 9:4"}, {"pk": 4050190, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 1, "verse": 11, "text": "The LORD says: I will not relent from punishing Edom \u24d3
for three crimes, even four,
because he pursued his brother with the sword. \u24d4
He stifled his compassion,
his anger tore at him \u24d5 continually,
and he harbored his rage incessantly.
", "comment": "\u24d3 Jr 49:8-22; Ezk 25:12-14
\u24d4 Nm 20:14; Dt 2:4; 23:7; Ob 10-14
\u24d5 Gn 37:33; Ps 7:2; Hs 5:14"}, {"pk": 4050191, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 1, "verse": 12, "text": "Therefore, I will send fire against Teman, \u24d6
and it will consume the citadels of Bozrah.
", "comment": "\u24d6 Jr 49:7,20"}, {"pk": 4050192, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 1, "verse": 13, "text": "The LORD says: I will not relent from punishing the Ammonites \u24d7
for three crimes, even four,
because they ripped open
the pregnant women of Gilead \u24d8
in order to enlarge their territory. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d7 Jr 49:1-6; Ezk 25:1-7; Zph 2:8-11
\u24d8 2Kg 8:12; 15:16; Hs 13:16
\u24d9 Is 5:8; Ezk 35:10"}, {"pk": 4050193, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 1, "verse": 14, "text": "Therefore, I will set fire to the walls of Rabbah, \u24da
and it will consume its citadels.
There will be shouting on the day of battle \u24db
and a violent wind on the day of the storm. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24da 1Ch 20:1; Jr 49:2
\u24dc Is 29:6; 30:30
\u24db Ezk 21:22; Am 2:2"}, {"pk": 4050194, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 1, "verse": 15, "text": "Their king and his princes
will go into exile together. \u24dd
The LORD has spoken.
", "comment": "\u24dd Jr 49:3"}, {"pk": 4050195, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 2, "verse": 1, "text": "The LORD says: I will not relent from punishing Moab \u24d0
for three crimes, even four,
because he burned the bones
of the king of Edom to lime. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Lv 20:14; 21:9
\u24d0 Is 15\u201416; Jr 48; Ezk 25:8-11"}, {"pk": 4050196, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 2, "verse": 2, "text": "Therefore, I will send fire against Moab,
and it will consume the citadels of Kerioth. \u24d2
Moab will die with a tumult, \u24d3
with shouting and the sound of the ram\u2019s horn.
", "comment": "\u24d3 Jr 48:45
\u24d2 Jr 48:24,41"}, {"pk": 4050197, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 2, "verse": 3, "text": "I will cut off the judge \u24d4 from the land
and kill all its officials \u24d5 with him.
The LORD has spoken.
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 2:10; 141:6
\u24d5 Jb 12:21; Is 40:23"}, {"pk": 4050198, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 2, "verse": 4, "text": "The LORD says: I will not relent from punishing Judah \u24d6
for three crimes, even four,
because they have rejected the instruction of the LORD \u24d7
and have not kept his statutes. \u24d8
The lies \u24d9 that their ancestors followed \u24da
have led them astray.
", "comment": "\u24da Jr 9:14; 16:11-12; Ezk 20:18,24,30
\u24d9 Is 9:15-16; Jr 11:10-13; 23:14,21-22
\u24d6 2Kg 17:19; Hs 2:12; Am 3:2
\u24d7 Jdg 2:17-20; 2Kg 22:11-17; Jr 6:19; 8:9
\u24d8 Jr 44:10; Ezk 5:7"}, {"pk": 4050199, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 2, "verse": 5, "text": "Therefore, I will send fire \u24db against Judah,
and it will consume the citadels of Jerusalem.
", "comment": "\u24db Jr 17:27; 21:10"}, {"pk": 4050200, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 2, "verse": 6, "text": "The LORD says: I will not relent from punishing Israel \u24dc
for three crimes, even four,
because they sell a righteous person for silver
and a needy person for a pair of sandals. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Dt 16:18-20; Am 5:12; 8:6
\u24dc 2Kg 18:12"}, {"pk": 4050201, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 2, "verse": 7, "text": "They trample the heads of the poor \u24d0
on the dust of the ground
and obstruct the path of the needy. \u24d1
A man and his father have sexual relations
with the same girl, \u24d2
profaning my holy name. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Lv 18:21; Pr 30:9; Ezk 36:20-23
\u24d1 Jb 24:4
\u24d0 Am 5:11; 8:4; Mc 2:2,9
\u24d2 Hs 4:14"}, {"pk": 4050202, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 2, "verse": 8, "text": "They stretch out beside every altar \u24d4
on garments taken as collateral, \u24d5
and in the house of their God
they drink wine obtained through fines. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Am 4:1; 6:6
\u24d4 Am 3:14
\u24d5 Ex 22:26"}, {"pk": 4050203, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 2, "verse": 9, "text": "Yet I destroyed the Amorite \u24d7 as Israel advanced;
his height \u24d8 was like the cedars,
and he was as sturdy as the oaks;
I destroyed his fruit \u24d9 above and his roots beneath.
", "comment": "\u24d7 Jos 10:12
\u24d9 Ezk 17:9; Mal 4:1
\u24d8 Nm 13:28-33"}, {"pk": 4050204, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 2, "verse": 10, "text": "And I brought you from the land of Egypt \u24da
and led you forty years in the wilderness \u24db
in order to possess the land of the Amorite. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Nm 21:25
\u24da Ex 20:2; Am 3:1; 9:7
\u24db Dt 2:7"}, {"pk": 4050205, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 2, "verse": 11, "text": "I raised up some of your sons as prophets \u24dd
and some of your young men as Nazirites. \u24d0
Is this not the case, Israelites?
This is the LORD\u2019s declaration.", "comment": "\u24dd Dt 18:18-19; Jr 1:4-5; Am 7:14-15
\u24d0 Nm 6:1-21; Jdg 13:2-5; 1Sm 1:11"}, {"pk": 4050206, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 2, "verse": 12, "text": "But you made the Nazirites drink wine
and commanded the prophets,
\u201cDo not prophesy.\u201d \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Jr 11:21; Am 7:13,16"}, {"pk": 4050207, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 2, "verse": 13, "text": "Look, I am about to crush [1] you in your place \u24d2
as a wagon crushes when full of grain.
", "comment": "[1] Or hinder; Hb obscure
\u24d2 Jl 3:13"}, {"pk": 4050208, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 2, "verse": 14, "text": "Escape will fail the swift, \u24d3
the strong one will not maintain his strength, \u24d4
and the warrior will not save his life.
", "comment": "\u24d4 Jr 9:23
\u24d3 Is 30:16-17"}, {"pk": 4050209, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 2, "verse": 15, "text": "The archer will not stand his ground, \u24d5
the one who is swift of foot
will not save himself,
and the one riding a horse will not save his life. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d5 Jr 51:56; Ezk 39:3
\u24d6 Is 31:3"}, {"pk": 4050210, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 2, "verse": 16, "text": "Even the most courageous of the warriors
will flee naked on that day \u24d7 \u2009\u2014
this is the LORD\u2019s declaration.", "comment": "\u24d7 Jdg 4:17"}, {"pk": 4050211, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 3, "verse": 1, "text": "Listen to this message that the LORD has spoken against you, Israelites, against the entire clan that I brought from the land of Egypt: \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Am 2:10"}, {"pk": 4050212, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 3, "verse": 2, "text": "I have known only you \u24d9
out of all the clans of the earth;
therefore, I will punish you for all your iniquities. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ex 19:5-6; Dt 4:32-37
\u24da Jr 14:10; Ezk 20:36; Dn 9:12"}, {"pk": 4050213, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 3, "verse": 3, "text": "Can two walk together \u24db
without agreeing to meet?
", "comment": "\u24db Lv 26:23-24"}, {"pk": 4050214, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 3, "verse": 4, "text": "Does a lion roar \u24dc in the forest
when it has no prey?
Does a young lion growl from its lair
unless it has captured something?
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 104:21; Hs 5:14; 11:10"}, {"pk": 4050215, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 3, "verse": 5, "text": "Does a bird land in a trap on the ground
if there is no bait for it?
Does a trap spring from the ground
when it has caught nothing?
"}, {"pk": 4050216, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 3, "verse": 6, "text": "If a ram\u2019s horn \u24dd is blown in a city,
aren\u2019t people afraid? \u24d0
If a disaster \u24d1 occurs in a city,
hasn\u2019t the LORD done it? \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Lm 3:37-39
\u24dd Jr 4:5,19,21; 6:1; Hs 5:8; Zph 1:16
\u24d0 Nm 10:9; Jr 4:19; Jl 2:1
\u24d1 Is 14:24-27; 45:7"}, {"pk": 4050217, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 3, "verse": 7, "text": "Indeed, the Lord GOD does nothing
without revealing his counsel
to his servants the prophets. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Gn 18:17; Jr 23:18,22; Jnh 1:2"}, {"pk": 4050218, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 3, "verse": 8, "text": "A lion has roared; \u24d4
who will not fear?
The Lord GOD has spoken; \u24d5
who will not prophesy? \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d4 Am 1:2
\u24d5 Jnh 1:1-3; 3:1-3
\u24d6 Jr 6:10-11; 20:9"}, {"pk": 4050219, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 3, "verse": 9, "text": "Proclaim on the citadels in Ashdod \u24d7
and on the citadels in the land of Egypt:
Assemble on the mountains of Samaria, \u24d8
and see the great turmoil in the city
and the acts of oppression within it. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Am 5:11; 6:8
\u24d8 Am 4:1; 6:1
\u24d7 1Sm 5:1; Am 1:8"}, {"pk": 4050220, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 3, "verse": 10, "text": "The people are incapable of doing right \u24da \u2009\u2014 this is the LORD\u2019s declaration\u2009\u2014 those who store up violence and destruction \u24db
in their citadels.
", "comment": "\u24db Hab 2:8-10; Zph 1:9; Zch 5:3-4
\u24da Ps 14:4; Jr 4:22; Am 5:7; 6:12"}, {"pk": 4050221, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 3, "verse": 11, "text": "Therefore, the Lord GOD says: An enemy \u24dc will surround the land;
he will destroy \u24dd your strongholds
and plunder your citadels. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24dd Am 2:14
\u24dc Am 6:14
\u24d0 2Kg 17:5-6; 18:9-12"}, {"pk": 4050222, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 3, "verse": 12, "text": "The LORD says: As the shepherd snatches two legs
or a piece of an ear
from the lion\u2019s mouth, \u24d1
so the Israelites who live in Samaria
will be rescued
with only the corner of a bed \u24d2
or the [1] cushion [2] of a couch. [3] \u24d3
", "comment": "[1] Or Israelites will be rescued, those who sit in Samaria on a corner of a bed or a
\u24d3 Est 1:6; 7:8; Am 6:4
[3] LXX, Aq, Sym, Theod, Syr, Tg, Vg read or in Damascus
\u24d1 1Sm 17:34-37
\u24d2 Ps 132:3
[2] Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4050223, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 3, "verse": 13, "text": "Listen and testify \u24d4 against the house of Jacob\u2009\u2014 this is the declaration of the Lord GOD, the God of Armies.
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ezk 2:7"}, {"pk": 4050224, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 3, "verse": 14, "text": "I will punish the altars of Bethel \u24d5
on the day I punish Israel for its crimes;
the horns of the altar \u24d6 will be cut off
and fall to the ground. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d6 Lv 8:15; 16:18-19; 1Kg 1:50-51; 2:28; Ps 118:27
\u24d7 Hs 10:1-2
\u24d5 Hs 10:5-8,14-15; Am 4:4; 5:5-6; 7:10,13"}, {"pk": 4050225, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 3, "verse": 15, "text": "I will demolish the winter house \u24d8
and the summer house; \u24d9
the houses inlaid with ivory \u24da will be destroyed,
and the great houses \u24db will come to an end.
This is the LORD\u2019s declaration.", "comment": "\u24d9 Jdg 3:20
\u24d8 Jr 36:22
\u24db Am 2:5; 6:11
\u24da 1Kg 22:39; 2Ch 9:17; Am 6:4"}, {"pk": 4050226, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 4, "verse": 1, "text": "Listen to this message, you cows of Bashan \u24dc
who are on the hill of Samaria,
women who oppress the poor
and crush the needy, \u24dd
who say to their husbands,
\u201cBring us something to drink.\u201d \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Am 2:8; 6:6
\u24dd Ex 23:3,6; Lv 19:15; 25:35; Dt 15:4-11; Am 5:11; 8:6
\u24dc Ps 22:12; Ezk 39:18"}, {"pk": 4050227, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 4, "verse": 2, "text": "The Lord GOD has sworn \u24d1 by his holiness: \u24d2 Look, the days are coming [1]
when you will be taken away with hooks, \u24d3
every last one of you with fishhooks. \u24d4
", "comment": "[1] Lit coming on you
\u24d1 Am 6:8; 8:7
\u24d2 Ps 89:35
\u24d3 Is 37:29; Ezk 38:4
\u24d4 2Kg 19:28; 2Ch 33:10-11"}, {"pk": 4050228, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 4, "verse": 3, "text": "You will go through breaches in the wall, \u24d5
each woman straight ahead,
and you will be driven along toward Harmon. This is the LORD\u2019s declaration.
", "comment": "\u24d5 Jr 52:7"}, {"pk": 4050229, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 4, "verse": 4, "text": "Come to Bethel and rebel;
rebel even more at Gilgal! \u24d6
Bring your sacrifices every morning, \u24d7
your tenths every three days.
", "comment": "\u24d6 Am 5:5
\u24d7 Am 5:21-22"}, {"pk": 4050230, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 4, "verse": 5, "text": "Offer leavened bread as a thank offering, \u24d8
and loudly proclaim your freewill offerings, \u24d9
for that is what you Israelites love to do! \u24da
This is the LORD\u2019s declaration.", "comment": "\u24da Jr 7:9-10; Hs 9:1,10
\u24d8 Lv 7:12
\u24d9 Lv 22:18-21"}, {"pk": 4050231, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 4, "verse": 6, "text": "I gave you absolutely nothing to eat [2] \u24db
in all your cities,
a shortage of food in all your communities,
yet you did not return to me. \u24dc This is the LORD\u2019s declaration.
", "comment": "\u24db Is 3:1; Jr 14:18
[2] Lit you cleanness of teeth
\u24dc Is 9:13; Jr 5:3; Hg 2:17"}, {"pk": 4050232, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 4, "verse": 7, "text": "I also withheld the rain from you \u24dd
while there were still three months until harvest.
I sent rain on one city
but no rain on another. \u24d0
One field received rain
while a field with no rain withered. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ex 9:4,26; 10:22-23
\u24dd Jr 3:1-3; 5:23-25
\u24d1 Lv 26:18-19; Jl 1:10-12"}, {"pk": 4050233, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 4, "verse": 8, "text": "Two or three cities staggered
to another city to drink water \u24d2
but were not satisfied, \u24d3
yet you did not return \u24d4 to me. This is the LORD\u2019s declaration.
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ezk 4:16; Hg 1:6
\u24d2 1Kg 18:5; Jr 14:4
\u24d4 Jr 3:7"}, {"pk": 4050234, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 4, "verse": 9, "text": "I struck you with blight and mildew; \u24d5
the locust devoured \u24d6
your many gardens and vineyards,
your fig trees and olive trees, \u24d7
yet you did not return to me. \u24d8 This is the LORD\u2019s declaration.
", "comment": "\u24d7 Dt 28:38-42; Jl 1:4-7,12
\u24d5 Dt 28:22; Hg 2:17
\u24d6 Jl 1:4; Am 7:1-2
\u24d8 Jr 3:10"}, {"pk": 4050235, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 4, "verse": 10, "text": "I sent plagues like those of Egypt; \u24d9
I killed your young men with the sword, \u24da
along with your captured horses. \u24db
I caused the stench of your camp
to fill your nostrils, \u24dc
yet you did not return to me. \u24dd This is the LORD\u2019s declaration.
", "comment": "\u24dc Is 34:3
\u24d9 Ex 11:4-5; Dt 28:27,60
\u24da Jr 11:22; 18:21; 48:15
\u24db 2Kg 13:3,7
\u24dd Is 9:13"}, {"pk": 4050236, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 4, "verse": 11, "text": "I overthrew some of you
as I [3] overthrew Sodom and Gomorrah, \u24d0
and you were like a burning stick
snatched from a fire, \u24d1
yet you did not return to me \u24d2 \u2009\u2014 This is the LORD\u2019s declaration.
", "comment": "\u24d1 Zch 3:1-2
[3] Lit God
\u24d0 Gn 19:24-25
\u24d2 Is 9:13"}, {"pk": 4050237, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 4, "verse": 12, "text": "Therefore, Israel, that is what I will do to you,
and since I will do that to you,
Israel, prepare to meet your God! \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Is 32:11; 64:2; Jr 5:22"}, {"pk": 4050238, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 4, "verse": 13, "text": "He is here:
the one who forms the mountains, \u24d4
creates the wind, \u24d5
and reveals his thoughts to man, \u24d6
the one who makes the dawn out of darkness
and strides on the heights of the earth. \u24d7
The LORD, the God of Armies, is his name. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d4 Jb 38:4-7; Ps 65:6; Is 40:12
\u24d5 Ps 135:7
\u24d8 Am 5:8-9,27; 9:5-6
\u24d6 Ps 139:2; Dn 2:30
\u24d7 Mc 1:3"}, {"pk": 4050239, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 5, "verse": 1, "text": "Listen to this message that I am singing for you, a lament, \u24d9 house of Israel:", "comment": "\u24d9 Jr 7:29; 9:10,17; Ezk 19:1"}, {"pk": 4050240, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 5, "verse": 2, "text": "She has fallen;
Virgin Israel \u24da will never rise again. \u24db
She lies abandoned on her land
with no one to raise her up. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24db Am 8:14
\u24da Jr 14:17; 31:4,21
\u24dc Is 51:18"}, {"pk": 4050241, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 5, "verse": 3, "text": "For the Lord GOD says: The city that marches out a thousand strong
will have only a hundred left, \u24dd
and the one that marches out a hundred strong
will have only ten left \u24d0 in the house of Israel.
", "comment": "\u24d0 Am 6:9
\u24dd Is 6:13"}, {"pk": 4050242, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 5, "verse": 4, "text": "For the LORD says to the house of Israel: Seek me and live! \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Dt 4:29; 32:46-47"}, {"pk": 4050243, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 5, "verse": 5, "text": "Do not seek Bethel \u24d2
or go to Gilgal \u24d3
or journey to Beer-sheba, \u24d4
for Gilgal will certainly go into exile,
and Bethel will come to nothing.
", "comment": "\u24d3 1Sm 7:16; 11:14
\u24d2 1Kg 12:28-29
\u24d4 Gn 21:31-33"}, {"pk": 4050244, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 5, "verse": 6, "text": "Seek the LORD \u24d5 and live,
or he will spread like fire \u24d6
throughout the house of Joseph;
it will consume everything
with no one at Bethel to extinguish it. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Is 33:14; 66:24; Jr 4:4
\u24d5 Is 55:3,6-7
\u24d6 Dt 4:24; 32:22; Heb 12:29"}, {"pk": 4050245, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 5, "verse": 7, "text": "Those who turn justice into wormwood \u24d8
also throw righteousness to the ground.
", "comment": "\u24d8 Am 6:12"}, {"pk": 4050246, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 5, "verse": 8, "text": "The one who made the Pleiades and Orion, \u24d9
who turns darkness [1] into dawn \u24da
and darkens day into night, \u24db
who summons the water of the sea \u24dc
and pours it out over the surface of the earth \u24dd \u2009\u2014
the LORD is his name. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24dd Jb 36:27-30
\u24d9 Jb 9:9; 38:31
[1] Or turns the shadow of death
\u24da Gn 1:2-3; Jb 38:12
\u24db Am 8:9
\u24dc Ps 104:6-9; Jr 10:13
\u24d0 Am 4:13; 9:5-6"}, {"pk": 4050247, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 5, "verse": 9, "text": "He brings destruction [2] on the strong, [3] \u24d1
and it falls on the fortress. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Mc 5:11
[2] Hb obscure
[3] Or stronghold
\u24d1 Is 29:5"}, {"pk": 4050248, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 5, "verse": 10, "text": "They hate the one who convicts the guilty \u24d3
at the city gate,
and they despise \u24d4 the one who speaks with integrity.
", "comment": "\u24d4 Is 59:15
\u24d3 Is 29:21"}, {"pk": 4050249, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 5, "verse": 11, "text": "Therefore, because you trample on the poor \u24d5
and exact a grain tax from him,
you will never live in the houses of cut stone \u24d6
you have built;
you will never drink the wine
from the lush vineyards
you have planted. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d5 Am 3:9; 8:6; Jms 1:27
\u24d6 Am 3:15; 6:11
\u24d7 Dt 28:30; Mc 6:15; Zph 1:13"}, {"pk": 4050250, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 5, "verse": 12, "text": "For I know your crimes are many
and your sins innumerable.
They oppress the righteous, \u24d8 take a bribe,
and deprive the poor of justice \u24d9 at the city gates.
", "comment": "\u24d9 Am 2:6-7
\u24d8 Is 1:23; 5:23"}, {"pk": 4050251, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 5, "verse": 13, "text": "Therefore, those who have insight will keep silent [4] \u24da
at such a time,
for the days are evil.
", "comment": "\u24da Ec 3:7; Hs 4:4
[4] Or who are prudent will perish"}, {"pk": 4050252, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 5, "verse": 14, "text": "Pursue good and not evil
so that you may live,
and the LORD, the God of Armies,
will be with you
as you have claimed. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Is 48:1-2"}, {"pk": 4050253, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 5, "verse": 15, "text": "Hate evil and love good; \u24dc
establish justice in the city gate. \u24dd
Perhaps the LORD, the God of Armies, will be gracious \u24d0
to the remnant of Joseph. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d0 Jl 2:14
\u24dc Rm 12:9
\u24dd Is 1:17
\u24d1 Mc 3:5,7-8"}, {"pk": 4050254, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 5, "verse": 16, "text": "Therefore the LORD, the God of Armies, the Lord, says: There will be wailing in all the public squares; \u24d2
they will cry out in anguish [5] in all the streets.
The farmer will be called on to mourn, \u24d3
and professional mourners [6] \u24d4 to wail.
", "comment": "[6] Lit and those skilled in lamentation
\u24d2 Jr 9:10,18-20; Am 8:3
[5] Lit will say, \u201cAlas! Alas!\u201d
\u24d3 Jl 1:11
\u24d4 Jr 9:17"}, {"pk": 4050255, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 5, "verse": 17, "text": "There will be wailing in all the vineyards, \u24d5
for I will pass among you. \u24d6
The LORD has spoken.
", "comment": "\u24d5 Is 16:10; Jr 48:33
\u24d6 Ex 12:12"}, {"pk": 4050256, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 5, "verse": 18, "text": "Woe to you who long for the day of the LORD! \u24d7
What will the day of the LORD be for you?
It will be darkness and not light. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Is 5:30
\u24d7 Is 5:19; Jl 1:15; 2:1,11,31"}, {"pk": 4050257, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 5, "verse": 19, "text": "It will be like a man who flees from a lion \u24d9
only to have a bear confront him.
He goes home and rests his hand against the wall
only to have a snake bite him.
", "comment": "\u24d9 Jb 20:24; Is 24:17; Jr 15:2-3"}, {"pk": 4050258, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 5, "verse": 20, "text": "Won\u2019t the day of the LORD
be darkness rather than light, \u24da
even gloom without any brightness in it? \u24db
", "comment": "\u24da Is 13:10; Zph 1:15
\u24db Jl 2:2; Zph 1:15"}, {"pk": 4050259, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 5, "verse": 21, "text": "I hate, I despise, your feasts! \u24dc
I can\u2019t stand the stench
of your solemn assemblies. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dc Is 1:11-16; 66:3; Am 6:8
\u24dd Lv 26:31; Jr 14:12; Hs 5:6"}, {"pk": 4050260, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 5, "verse": 22, "text": "Even if you offer me
your burnt offerings and grain offerings, \u24d0
I will not accept them; \u24d1
I will have no regard
for your fellowship offerings of fattened cattle. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d0 Mc 6:6-7
\u24d1 Jr 14:12
\u24d2 Lv 7:11-15"}, {"pk": 4050261, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 5, "verse": 23, "text": "Take away from me the noise of your songs!
I will not listen to the music of your harps. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Is 5:12"}, {"pk": 4050262, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 5, "verse": 24, "text": "But let justice flow like water,
and righteousness, like an unfailing stream. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Mc 6:6-8"}, {"pk": 4050263, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 5, "verse": 25, "text": "\u201cHouse of Israel, was it sacrifices and grain offerings that you presented to me during the forty years in the wilderness? \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Dt 32:17; Jos 24:14; Neh 9:18-21; Ac 7:42-43"}, {"pk": 4050264, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 5, "verse": 26, "text": "But you have taken up [7] Sakkuth your king and Kaiwan your star god, [8] images you have made for yourselves. \u24d6", "comment": "[8] LXX reads taken up the tent of Molech and the star of your god Rephan; Ac 7:43
[7] Or you will lift up
\u24d6 Is 44:12-20"}, {"pk": 4050265, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 5, "verse": 27, "text": "So I will send you into exile beyond Damascus.\u201d \u24d7 The LORD, the God of Armies, is his name. \u24d8 He has spoken.", "comment": "\u24d8 Am 4:13
\u24d7 2Kg 17:5-6; Ac 7:42-43"}, {"pk": 4050266, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 6, "verse": 1, "text": "Woe to those who are at ease in Zion \u24d9
and to those who feel secure on the hill of Samaria\u2009\u2014
the notable people in this first of the nations,
those the house of Israel comes to.
", "comment": "\u24d9 Is 32:9-11; Zph 1:12"}, {"pk": 4050267, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 6, "verse": 2, "text": "Cross over to Calneh \u24da and see;
go from there to great Hamath; \u24db
then go down to Gath \u24dc of the Philistines.
Are you better than these kingdoms?
Is their territory larger than yours?
", "comment": "\u24db 1Kg 8:65; 2Kg 18:34; Is 10:9
\u24da Gn 10:10; Is 10:9
\u24dc 1Sm 5:8; 2Ch 26:6"}, {"pk": 4050268, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 6, "verse": 3, "text": "You dismiss any thought of the evil day \u24dd
and bring in a reign of violence. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24dd Am 9:10
\u24d0 Am 3:10"}, {"pk": 4050269, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 6, "verse": 4, "text": "They lie on beds inlaid with ivory, \u24d1
sprawled out on their couches, \u24d2
and dine on lambs from the flock \u24d3
and calves from the stall.
", "comment": "\u24d2 Am 3:12
\u24d1 Am 3:15
\u24d3 Ezk 34:2-3"}, {"pk": 4050270, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 6, "verse": 5, "text": "They improvise songs [1] to the sound of the harp \u24d4
and invent [2] their own musical instruments like David. \u24d5
", "comment": "[2] Or compose on
[1] Hb obscure
\u24d4 Am 5:23; 8:10
\u24d5 1Ch 15:16"}, {"pk": 4050271, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 6, "verse": 6, "text": "They drink wine by the bowlful \u24d6
and anoint themselves with the finest oils
but do not grieve over the ruin of Joseph. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Jr 8:21; Lm 2:11
\u24d6 Am 2:8; 4:1"}, {"pk": 4050272, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 6, "verse": 7, "text": "Therefore, they will now go into exile
as the first of the captives, \u24d8
and the feasting \u24d9 of those who sprawl out
will come to an end.
", "comment": "\u24d8 Am 7:11,17
\u24d9 1Kg 20:16-21; Dn 5:4-6,30"}, {"pk": 4050273, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 6, "verse": 8, "text": "The Lord GOD has sworn by himself \u24da \u2009\u2014\u2009this is the declaration of the LORD, the God of Armies: I loathe Jacob\u2019s pride \u24db
and hate his citadels, \u24dc
so I will hand over the city \u24dd and everything in it.
", "comment": "\u24da Gn 22:16; Jr 22:5; 51:14
\u24db Lv 26:30; Dt 32:19; Ps 106:40
\u24dc Am 3:10-11
\u24dd Hs 11:6"}, {"pk": 4050274, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 6, "verse": 9, "text": "And if there are ten men left in one house, they will die. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Am 5:3"}, {"pk": 4050275, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 6, "verse": 10, "text": "A close relative [3] and burner [4] \u24d1 will remove his corpse [5] from the house. He will call to someone in the inner recesses of the house, \u201cAny more with you?\u201d That person will reply, \u201cNone.\u201d Then he will say, \u201cSilence, because the LORD\u2019s name must not be invoked.\u201d \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Is 48:1; Jr 44:26; Hs 4:15
[3] Lit His uncle
[4] A burner of incense, a memorial fire, or a body; Hb obscure
\u24d1 1Sm 31:12; 2Ch 16:14; Jr 34:5
[5] Lit remove bones"}, {"pk": 4050276, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 6, "verse": 11, "text": "For the LORD commands: The large house will be smashed to pieces,
and the small house to rubble. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Am 1:1; 9:9"}, {"pk": 4050277, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 6, "verse": 12, "text": "Do horses gallop on the cliffs?
Does anyone plow there with oxen? [6]
Yet you have turned justice into poison \u24d4
and the fruit of righteousness into wormwood \u24d5 \u2009\u2014
", "comment": "\u24d4 1Kg 21:7-13; Is 59:13-14
[6] Some emend to plow the sea
\u24d5 Is 5:20; Am 5:7; Rv 8:11"}, {"pk": 4050278, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 6, "verse": 13, "text": "you who rejoice over Lo-debar \u24d6
and say, \u201cDidn\u2019t we capture Karnaim
for ourselves by our own strength?\u201d \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d6 Jb 8:14-15; Ps 2:2-4; Lk 12:19-20
\u24d7 Ps 75:4; Is 28:14-15"}, {"pk": 4050279, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 6, "verse": 14, "text": "But look, I am raising up a nation
against you, house of Israel \u24d8 \u2009\u2014 this is the declaration of the Lord, the GOD of Armies\u2009\u2014 and they will oppress you
from the entrance of Hamath [7] \u24d9
to the Brook of the Arabah. [8]
", "comment": "[8] Probably the Valley of Zared at the southeast end of the Dead Sea
\u24d8 Am 3:11
[7] Or from Lebo-hamath
\u24d9 Nm 34:7-8; 2Kg 14:25"}, {"pk": 4050280, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 7, "verse": 1, "text": "The Lord GOD showed me this: He was forming a swarm of locusts \u24da at the time the spring crop first began to sprout\u2009\u2014\u2009after the cutting of the king\u2019s hay.", "comment": "\u24da Ex 10:12-15; Dt 28:38,42; Jl 1:4"}, {"pk": 4050281, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 7, "verse": 2, "text": "When the locusts finished eating the vegetation of the land, \u24db I said, \u201cLord GOD, please forgive! \u24dc How will Jacob survive since he is so small?\u201d \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dc Jr 14:7,20-21; Ezk 9:8; 11:13
\u24db Ex 10:15
\u24dd Is 37:4; Jr 42:2"}, {"pk": 4050282, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 7, "verse": 3, "text": "The LORD relented concerning this. \u24d0 \u201cIt will not happen,\u201d he said.", "comment": "\u24d0 Jr 26:19; Hs 11:8"}, {"pk": 4050283, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 7, "verse": 4, "text": "The Lord GOD showed me this: The Lord GOD was calling for a judgment by fire. \u24d1 It consumed the great deep and devoured the land.", "comment": "\u24d1 Am 1:3\u20142:5"}, {"pk": 4050284, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 7, "verse": 5, "text": "Then I said, \u201cLord GOD, please stop! \u24d2 How will Jacob survive since he is so small?\u201d", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 85:4; Jl 2:17"}, {"pk": 4050285, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 7, "verse": 6, "text": "The LORD relented concerning this. \u24d3 \u201cThis will not happen either,\u201d said the Lord GOD.", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 106:45; Jnh 3:10"}, {"pk": 4050286, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 7, "verse": 7, "text": "He showed me this: The Lord was standing there by a vertical wall with a plumb line in his hand."}, {"pk": 4050287, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 7, "verse": 8, "text": "The LORD asked me, \u201cWhat do you see, Amos?\u201d \u24d4 I replied, \u201cA plumb line.\u201d Then the Lord said, \u201cI am setting a plumb line among my people Israel; \u24d5 I will no longer spare them: \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d4 Jr 1:11; Am 8:2
\u24d5 Is 28:17; 34:11; Lm 2:8
\u24d6 Am 8:2"}, {"pk": 4050288, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 7, "verse": 9, "text": "Isaac\u2019s high places \u24d7 will be deserted,
and Israel\u2019s sanctuaries will be in ruins; \u24d8
I will rise up against the house of Jeroboam
with a sword.\u201d
", "comment": "\u24d8 Lv 26:31; Is 63:18; Jr 51:51
\u24d7 2Kg 17:9-13; Hs 10:8"}, {"pk": 4050289, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 7, "verse": 10, "text": "Amaziah the priest \u24d9 of Bethel sent word to King Jeroboam of Israel, saying, \u201cAmos has conspired against you \u24da right here in the house of Israel. The land cannot endure all his words,", "comment": "\u24da Jr 26:8-11; 38:4
\u24d9 1Kg 12:31-32; 13:33"}, {"pk": 4050290, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 7, "verse": 11, "text": "for Amos has said this: \u2018Jeroboam will die by the sword, and Israel will certainly go into exile from its homeland.\u2019\u201d \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Am 5:27"}, {"pk": 4050291, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 7, "verse": 12, "text": "Then Amaziah said to Amos, \u201cGo away, you seer! \u24dc Flee to the land of Judah. Earn your living [1] and give your prophecies there,", "comment": "\u24dc Mt 8:34
[1] Lit Eat bread"}, {"pk": 4050292, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 7, "verse": 13, "text": "but don\u2019t ever prophesy \u24dd at Bethel again, for it is the king\u2019s sanctuary \u24d0 and a royal temple.\u201d", "comment": "\u24dd Am 2:12; Ac 4:18
\u24d0 1Kg 12:29; Am 7:9"}, {"pk": 4050293, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 7, "verse": 14, "text": "So Amos answered Amaziah, \u201cI was [2] not a prophet or the son of a prophet; [3] \u24d1 rather, I was [4] a herdsman, \u24d2 and I took care of sycamore figs.", "comment": "[4] Or am
[2] Or am
[3] = a prophet\u2019s disciple or a member of a prophetic guild
\u24d1 2Kg 2:3; 4:38; 2Ch 19:2
\u24d2 Am 1:1"}, {"pk": 4050294, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 7, "verse": 15, "text": "But the LORD took me from following the flock \u24d3 and said to me, \u2018Go, prophesy to my people Israel.\u2019\u201d \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d3 2Sm 7:8
\u24d4 Jr 1:7; Ezk 2:3-4"}, {"pk": 4050295, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 7, "verse": 16, "text": "Now hear the word of the LORD. You say: Do not prophesy \u24d5 against Israel;
do not preach \u24d6 against the house of Isaac.
", "comment": "\u24d5 Am 2:12
\u24d6 Mc 2:6"}, {"pk": 4050296, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 7, "verse": 17, "text": "Therefore, this is what the LORD says: Your wife will be a prostitute in the city, \u24d7
your sons and daughters will fall by the sword, \u24d8
and your land will be divided up
with a measuring line.
You yourself will die on pagan [5] soil, \u24d9
and Israel will certainly go into exile \u24da
from its homeland.
", "comment": "\u24da Jr 36:29-31
\u24d7 Hs 4:13-14
\u24d8 Jr 14:16
[5] Lit unclean
\u24d9 2Kg 17:6; Ezk 4:13; Hs 9:3"}, {"pk": 4050297, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 8, "verse": 1, "text": "The Lord GOD showed me this: a basket of summer fruit."}, {"pk": 4050298, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 8, "verse": 2, "text": "He asked me, \u201cWhat do you see, Amos?\u201d \u24db I replied, \u201cA basket of summer fruit.\u201d [1] \u24dc The LORD said to me, \u201cThe end has come for my people Israel; \u24dd I will no longer spare them. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd Ezk 7:2-3,6
\u24db Am 7:8
[1] In Hb the word for summer fruit sounds like the word for end.
\u24dc Jr 24:3
\u24d0 Am 7:8"}, {"pk": 4050299, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 8, "verse": 3, "text": "In that day the temple [2] songs \u24d1 will become wailing\u201d \u24d2 \u2009\u2014\u2009this is the Lord GOD\u2019s declaration. \u201cMany dead bodies, thrown everywhere! \u24d3 Silence!\u201d \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d2 Am 5:16
[2] Or palace
\u24d1 Am 5:23; 6:4-5
\u24d3 Is 34:3; Jr 33:5; Nah 3:3
\u24d4 Am 6:10"}, {"pk": 4050300, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 8, "verse": 4, "text": "Hear this, you who trample on the needy \u24d5
and do away with the poor of the land, \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Is 10:2
\u24d5 Am 2:7; 5:11-12"}, {"pk": 4050301, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 8, "verse": 5, "text": "asking, \u201cWhen will the New Moon be over
so we may sell grain, \u24d7
and the Sabbath,
so we may market wheat? \u24d8
We can reduce the measure
while increasing the price [3]
and cheat with dishonest scales. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Dt 25:13-15; Pr 20:23; Hs 12:7
\u24d7 Nm 28:11; 2Kg 4:23
\u24d8 Ex 31:13-17
[3] Lit reduce the ephah and make the shekel great"}, {"pk": 4050302, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 8, "verse": 6, "text": "We can buy the poor with silver
and the needy for a pair of sandals \u24da
and even sell the chaff!\u201d
", "comment": "\u24da Am 2:6"}, {"pk": 4050303, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 8, "verse": 7, "text": "The LORD has sworn \u24db by the Pride of Jacob: [4] \u24dc I will never forget all their deeds. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dc Dt 33:26,29; Ps 47:4
\u24db Am 4:2; 6:8
[4] = the LORD or the promised land
\u24dd Ps 10:11; Hs 7:2; 8:13"}, {"pk": 4050304, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 8, "verse": 8, "text": "Because of this, won\u2019t the land quake \u24d0
and all who dwell in it mourn? \u24d1
All of it will rise like the Nile; \u24d2
it will surge and then subside
like the Nile in Egypt. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d2 Jr 46:7-8
\u24d0 Ps 18:7; 60:2; Is 5:25; Am 1:1
\u24d1 Hs 4:3
\u24d3 Am 9:5"}, {"pk": 4050305, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 8, "verse": 9, "text": "And in that day\u2009\u2014 this is the declaration of the Lord GOD \u2009\u2014 I will make the sun go down at noon; \u24d4
I will darken the land in the daytime. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d4 Is 13:10; Ezk 32:7; Jl 2:10,31
\u24d5 Is 59:9-10; Am 4:13; 5:8; Mt 27:45"}, {"pk": 4050306, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 8, "verse": 10, "text": "I will turn your feasts into mourning \u24d6
and all your songs into lamentation; \u24d7
I will cause everyone [5] to wear sackcloth \u24d8
and every head to be shaved. \u24d9
I will make that grief
like mourning for an only son \u24da
and its outcome like a bitter day.
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ezk 7:18
\u24d6 Jb 20:23; Am 5:21
\u24d7 Lm 5:15; Hs 2:11; Jms 4:9
[5] Lit every waist
\u24d9 Is 22:12; Jr 48:37; Ezk 7:18
\u24da Zch 12:10-14"}, {"pk": 4050307, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 8, "verse": 11, "text": "Look, the days are coming\u2009\u2014 this is the declaration of the Lord GOD \u2009\u2014 when I will send a famine through the land:
not a famine of bread or a thirst for water,
but of hearing the words of the LORD. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Mc 3:6-7"}, {"pk": 4050308, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 8, "verse": 12, "text": "People will stagger from sea to sea
and roam from north to east
seeking the word of the LORD, \u24dc
but they will not find it.
", "comment": "\u24dc Ezk 20:3,31"}, {"pk": 4050309, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 8, "verse": 13, "text": "In that day the beautiful young women, \u24dd
the young men also, will faint from thirst. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24dd Lm 1:18; 2:21
\u24d0 Is 41:17; Hs 2:3"}, {"pk": 4050310, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 8, "verse": 14, "text": "Those who swear by the guilt of Samaria \u24d1
and say, \u201cAs your god lives, Dan,\u201d \u24d2
or, \u201cAs the way [6] [7] of Beer-sheba lives\u201d \u24d3 \u2009\u2014
they will fall, never to rise again. \u24d4
", "comment": "[7] Or power
\u24d4 Am 5:2; Jr 25:27
\u24d3 Am 5:5
\u24d1 Hs 8:5
\u24d2 1Kg 12:28-29
[6] LXX reads god"}, {"pk": 4050311, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 9, "verse": 1, "text": "I saw the Lord standing beside the altar, \u24d5 and he said: Strike the capitals of the pillars \u24d6
so that the thresholds shake;
knock them down on the heads of all the people.
Then I will kill the rest of them with the sword. \u24d7
None of those who flee will get away; \u24d8
none of the fugitives will escape.
", "comment": "\u24d7 Jos 5:13-15; Am 7:9,17
\u24d5 Am 3:14
\u24d6 Zph 2:14
\u24d8 Jr 11:11"}, {"pk": 4050312, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 9, "verse": 2, "text": "If they dig down to Sheol, \u24d9
from there my hand will take them;
if they climb up to heaven, \u24da
from there I will bring them down.
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 139:8
\u24da Jr 51:53; Ob 4"}, {"pk": 4050313, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 9, "verse": 3, "text": "If they hide
on the top of Carmel,
from there I will track them down \u24db
and seize them;
if they conceal themselves
from my sight on the sea floor, \u24dc
from there I will command
the sea serpent to bite them. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dc Jnh 2:2-6
\u24db Jb 34:22; Ps 139:9-10
\u24dd Is 27:1"}, {"pk": 4050314, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 9, "verse": 4, "text": "And if they are driven
by their enemies into captivity, \u24d0
from there I will command
the sword to kill them. \u24d1
I will keep my eye on them
for harm and not for good. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Jr 21:10; 44:27
\u24d0 Lv 26:33
\u24d1 Jb 34:21-22; Ps 139:7-12; Jr 23:24"}, {"pk": 4050315, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 9, "verse": 5, "text": "The Lord, the GOD of Armies\u2009\u2014
he touches the earth; \u24d3
it melts, and all who dwell in it mourn;
all of it rises like the Nile
and subsides like the Nile of Egypt. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Am 8:8
\u24d3 Ps 104:32; 144:5; Is 64:1"}, {"pk": 4050316, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 9, "verse": 6, "text": "He builds his upper chambers
in the heavens \u24d5
and lays the foundation of his vault
on the earth. \u24d6
He summons the water of the sea
and pours it out over the surface of the earth. \u24d7
The LORD is his name. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Am 4:13; 5:8-9
\u24d5 Ps 104:3,13
\u24d6 Ps 102:25; Is 48:13; 51:13
\u24d7 Ps 104:6"}, {"pk": 4050317, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 9, "verse": 7, "text": "Israelites, are you not like the Cushites to me? \u24d9 This is the LORD\u2019s declaration. Didn\u2019t I bring Israel from the land of Egypt,
the Philistines from Caphtor, [1] \u24da
and the Arameans from Kir? \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db 2Kg 16:9; Is 22:6
\u24d9 2Ch 14:9,12; Is 20:4; 43:3
[1] Probably Crete
\u24da Dt 2:23; Jr 47:4"}, {"pk": 4050318, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 9, "verse": 8, "text": "Look, the eyes of the Lord GOD
are on the sinful kingdom, \u24dc
and I will obliterate it
from the face of the earth. \u24dd
However, I will not totally destroy
the house of Jacob \u24d0 \u2009\u2014 this is the LORD\u2019s declaration\u2009\u2014
", "comment": "\u24d0 Jr 5:10; 30:11; 31:35-36; Jl 2:32
\u24dc Am 9:4
\u24dd Am 3:12"}, {"pk": 4050319, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 9, "verse": 9, "text": "for I am about to give the command,
and I will shake the house of Israel \u24d1
among all the nations,
as one shakes a sieve,
but not a pebble will fall to the ground.
", "comment": "\u24d1 Is 30:28; Lk 22:31"}, {"pk": 4050320, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 9, "verse": 10, "text": "All the sinners among my people \u24d2
who say: \u201cDisaster will never overtake [2]
or confront us,\u201d \u24d3
will die by the sword.
", "comment": "[2] Or \u201cYou will not let disaster come near
\u24d2 Is 33:14; Zch 13:8
\u24d3 Jr 5:12; 23:17; Am 6:3"}, {"pk": 4050321, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 9, "verse": 11, "text": "In that day
I will restore the fallen shelter \u24d4 of David: \u24d5
I will repair its gaps,
restore its ruins, \u24d6
and rebuild it as in the days of old, \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d6 Is 44:26
\u24d4 Lv 23:42-43; 2Sm 11:11; 1Kg 20:12; Is 4:6
\u24d5 2Sm 7:11-16; Jr 23:5; Ezk 34:23-24; Zch 9:9-10; Lk 1:32; Rv 5:5
\u24d7 Is 63:11; Jr 46:26"}, {"pk": 4050322, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 9, "verse": 12, "text": "so that they may possess
the remnant of Edom \u24d8
and all the nations
that bear my name\u2009\u2014 [3] \u24d9 this is the declaration of the LORD; he will do this.
", "comment": "[3] LXX reads so that the remnant of man and all the nations... may seek me; Ac 15:17
\u24d8 Ezk 36:5; Ob 21
\u24d9 Is 43:6-7; Mal 1:11; Ac 15:15-18"}, {"pk": 4050323, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 9, "verse": 13, "text": "Look, the days are coming\u2009\u2014 this is the LORD\u2019s declaration\u2009\u2014 when the plowman will overtake the reaper \u24da
and the one who treads grapes,
the sower of seed.
The mountains will drip with sweet wine,
and all the hills will flow with it. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24da Lv 26:5
\u24db Jl 2:24; 3:18"}, {"pk": 4050324, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 9, "verse": 14, "text": "I will restore the fortunes of my people Israel. [4] \u24dc
They will rebuild and occupy ruined cities, \u24dd
plant vineyards and drink their wine,
make gardens and eat their produce. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Is 65:21; Jr 31:5
[4] Or restore my people Israel from captivity
\u24dc Dt 30:3; Jr 31:23; 32:42-44
\u24dd Jr 30:18; 33:10-11"}, {"pk": 4050325, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 30, "chapter": 9, "verse": 15, "text": "I will plant them on their land,
and they will never again be uprooted
from the land I have given them. \u24d1
The LORD your God has spoken.
", "comment": "\u24d1 2Sm 7:10; Jr 24:6"}, {"pk": 4050326, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 31, "chapter": 1, "verse": 1, "text": "The vision of Obadiah. This is what the Lord GOD has said about Edom: \u24d2 We have heard a message from the LORD; \u24d3
an envoy has been sent \u24d4 among the nations:
\u201cRise up, \u24d5 and let us go to war against her.\u201d [1]
", "comment": "\u24d4 Is 18:2; 30:4
\u24d2 Gn 25:30; Ps 137:7; Is 21:11-12; 34:1-17; 63:1-6; Ezk 25:12-14; Am 1:11-12; Mal 1:2-5
\u24d3 Jr 49:14-16
\u24d5 Jr 6:4-5
[1] = Edom"}, {"pk": 4050327, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 31, "chapter": 1, "verse": 2, "text": "Look, I will make you insignificant \u24d6
among the nations;
you will be deeply despised.
", "comment": "\u24d6 Nm 24:18; Is 23:9"}, {"pk": 4050328, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 31, "chapter": 1, "verse": 3, "text": "Your arrogant heart has deceived you, \u24d7
you who live in clefts of the rock [2] [3] \u24d8
in your home on the heights,
who say to yourself,
\u201cWho can bring me down to the ground?\u201d \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Is 14:13-15
\u24d7 Is 16:6
[2] Or in Sela; probably = Petra
[3] Probably Petra
\u24d8 2Kg 14:7; 2Ch 25:12"}, {"pk": 4050329, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 31, "chapter": 1, "verse": 4, "text": "Though you seem to soar [4] like an eagle \u24da
and make your nest among the stars, \u24db
even from there I will bring you down. This is the LORD\u2019s declaration.
", "comment": "\u24da Jb 20:6-7; Hab 2:9
[4] Or to build high
\u24db Is 14:12-15"}, {"pk": 4050330, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 31, "chapter": 1, "verse": 5, "text": "If thieves came to you, \u24dc
if marauders by night\u2009\u2014
how ravaged you would be!\u2009\u2014
wouldn\u2019t they steal only what they wanted?
If grape pickers came to you,
wouldn\u2019t they leave some grapes? \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dc Jr 49:9
\u24dd Lv 19:10; 25:5,11"}, {"pk": 4050331, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 31, "chapter": 1, "verse": 6, "text": "How Esau will be pillaged, \u24d0
his hidden treasures searched out! \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d0 Jr 49:10
\u24d1 Mal 1:2-3"}, {"pk": 4050332, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 31, "chapter": 1, "verse": 7, "text": "Everyone who has a treaty with you \u24d2
will drive you to the border;
everyone at peace with you
will deceive and conquer you.
Those who eat your bread \u24d3
will set [5] a trap for you.
He will be unaware of it. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Jr 49:7
\u24d2 Ps 55:20; Jr 30:14; Am 1:9
\u24d3 Ps 41:9
[5] Some LXX mss, Sym, Tg, Vg; MT reads They will set your bread as"}, {"pk": 4050333, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 31, "chapter": 1, "verse": 8, "text": "In that day\u2009\u2014 this is the LORD\u2019s declaration\u2009\u2014 will I not eliminate the wise ones of Edom \u24d5
and those who understand
from the hill country of Esau?
", "comment": "\u24d5 Jb 4:1; 5:12-14"}, {"pk": 4050334, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 31, "chapter": 1, "verse": 9, "text": "Teman, [6] \u24d6 your warriors \u24d7 will be terrified
so that everyone from the hill country of Esau
will be destroyed by slaughter. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Is 34:5-8; 63:1-3; Jr 49:7,20; Ezk 25:13; Am 1:12; Ob 5
[6] = a region or city in Edom
\u24d6 Gn 36:11; 1Ch 1:45; Jb 2:11; Hab 3:3
\u24d7 Jr 49:22"}, {"pk": 4050335, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 31, "chapter": 1, "verse": 10, "text": "You will be covered with shame
and destroyed forever
because of violence done to your brother Jacob. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ezk 25:12-14; Jl 3:19; Am 1:11"}, {"pk": 4050336, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 31, "chapter": 1, "verse": 11, "text": "On the day you stood aloof, \u24da
on the day strangers captured his wealth, [7]
while foreigners entered his city gate
and cast lots for Jerusalem, \u24db
you were just like one of them. \u24dc
", "comment": "[7] Or forces
\u24da Ps 83:5-6; 137:7; Am 1:6,9
\u24db Jl 3:3; Nah 3:10
\u24dc 2Ch 21:17; Ezk 35:10"}, {"pk": 4050337, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 31, "chapter": 1, "verse": 12, "text": "Do not [8] gloat over your brother \u24dd
in the day of his calamity;
do not rejoice over the people of Judah \u24d0
in the day of their destruction;
do not boastfully mock [9] \u24d1
in the day of distress. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 31:18; Ezk 35:12
[8] Or You should not throughout vv. 12-14
\u24dd Mc 4:11; 7:10
\u24d0 Ps 83:1-6; 137:7-9; Lm 4:21-22; Ezk 35:15; 36:5
[9] Lit not make your mouth big
\u24d2 Gn 35:3; Ps 50:15; Jr 16:19"}, {"pk": 4050338, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 31, "chapter": 1, "verse": 13, "text": "Do not enter my people\u2019s city gate
in the day of their disaster. \u24d3
Yes, you\u2009\u2014\u2009do not gloat over their misery
in the day of their disaster,
and do not appropriate their possessions \u24d4
in the day of their disaster.
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ezk 35:5
\u24d4 Ezk 35:10; 36:2-3"}, {"pk": 4050339, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 31, "chapter": 1, "verse": 14, "text": "Do not stand at the crossroads [10] \u24d5
to cut off their fugitives,
and do not hand over their survivors
in the day of distress.
", "comment": "\u24d5 Is 16:3-4
[10] Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4050340, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 31, "chapter": 1, "verse": 15, "text": "For the day of the LORD \u24d6 is near,
against all the nations. \u24d7
As you have done, \u24d8 it will be done to you;
what you deserve will return on your own head. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d8 Jr 50:29; 51:56
\u24d6 Jl 1:15; 2:1,11,31; Am 5:18,20
\u24d7 Is 13:6; Jl 3:14; Zph 1:7,14
\u24d9 Jr 50:15; Ezk 35:11"}, {"pk": 4050341, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 31, "chapter": 1, "verse": 16, "text": "As you have drunk on my holy mountain, \u24da
so all the nations will drink continually. \u24db
They will drink and gulp down
and be as though they had never been.
", "comment": "\u24da Jr 49:12
\u24db Is 51:22-23"}, {"pk": 4050342, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 31, "chapter": 1, "verse": 17, "text": "But there will be a deliverance on Mount Zion, \u24dc
and it will be holy; \u24dd
the house of Jacob will dispossess \u24d0
those who dispossessed them. [11] \u24d1
", "comment": "[11] DSS, LXX, Syr, Vg, Tg; MT reads Jacob will possess its inheritance
\u24dc Is 4:2-3
\u24dd Is 66:20; Jl 2:32
\u24d0 Is 14:1-2; Am 9:11-15
\u24d1 Ezk 36:2-5"}, {"pk": 4050343, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 31, "chapter": 1, "verse": 18, "text": "Then the house of Jacob will be a blazing fire, \u24d2
and the house of Joseph, a burning flame,
but the house of Esau will be stubble;
Jacob [12] will set them on fire and consume Edom. [13]
Therefore no survivor will remain \u24d3
of the house of Esau,
for the LORD has spoken.
", "comment": "[13] Lit them
\u24d2 Is 5:24; 9:18-19; Am 1:12; Zch 12:6
[12] Lit they
\u24d3 Jr 11:23"}, {"pk": 4050344, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 31, "chapter": 1, "verse": 19, "text": "People from the Negev will possess \u24d4
the hill country of Esau; \u24d5
those from the Judean foothills will possess
the land of the Philistines. \u24d6
They [14] will possess
the territories of Ephraim and Samaria, \u24d7
while Benjamin will possess Gilead.
", "comment": "[14] = The house of Jacob
\u24d4 Is 11:14
\u24d5 Am 9:11-12
\u24d6 Is 11:14
\u24d7 Jr 31:5; 32:44"}, {"pk": 4050345, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 31, "chapter": 1, "verse": 20, "text": "The exiles of the Israelites who are in Halah [15]
and who are among the Canaanites as far as Zarephath \u24d8
as well as the exiles of Jerusalem who are in Sepharad
will possess the cities of the Negev. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d8 1Kg 17:9-10; Lk 4:26
[15] Or of this host of the Israelites; Hb obscure
\u24d9 Jr 32:44; 33:13"}, {"pk": 4050346, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 31, "chapter": 1, "verse": 21, "text": "Saviors [16] will ascend Mount Zion \u24da
to rule over the hill country of Esau,
but the kingdom will be the LORD\u2019s. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 22:28; 47:7-9; 67:4; Zch 14:9
[16] Or Those who have been delivered
\u24da Neh 9:27; Is 4:5; 18:7; 24:23; Dn 2:44; Mc 4:7"}, {"pk": 4050347, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 32, "chapter": 1, "verse": 1, "text": "The word of the LORD came to Jonah son of Amittai: \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc 2Kg 14:25; Jnh 3:1; Mt 12:39-41; 16:4; Lk 11:29-30,32"}, {"pk": 4050348, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 32, "chapter": 1, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cGet up! \u24dd Go to the great city \u24d0 of Nineveh \u24d1 and preach against it \u24d2 because their evil \u24d3 has come up before me.\u201d \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d0 Jnh 3:2-3; 4:11
\u24dd Nm 22:20; Dt 10:11; Jos 7:10
\u24d1 Gn 10:11; 2Kg 19:36; Is 37:37; Nah 1:1; Zph 2:13
\u24d2 Dt 15:9; 24:15; 2Kg 23:17; Is 58:1
\u24d3 Jnh 3:8
\u24d4 Gn 18:20; Hs 7:2"}, {"pk": 4050349, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 32, "chapter": 1, "verse": 3, "text": "Jonah got up to flee to Tarshish \u24d5 from the LORD\u2019s presence. \u24d6 He went down \u24d7 to Joppa \u24d8 and found a ship going to Tarshish. He paid the fare and went down into it to go with them to Tarshish from the LORD\u2019s presence.", "comment": "\u24d5 Is 23:1,6,10; Jr 10:9
\u24d6 Gn 4:16; Ps 139:7,9-10
\u24d7 Jnh 2:6
\u24d8 2Ch 2:16; Ezr 3:7; Ac 9:36,43"}, {"pk": 4050350, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 32, "chapter": 1, "verse": 4, "text": "But the LORD threw \u24d9 a great wind onto the sea, \u24da and such a great storm arose on the sea that the ship threatened to break apart.", "comment": "\u24da Ps 107:25-28; 135:7
\u24d9 1Sm 18:11; 20:33; Is 22:17; Jr 22:26-28"}, {"pk": 4050351, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 32, "chapter": 1, "verse": 5, "text": "The sailors were afraid, and each cried out to his god. \u24db They threw the ship\u2019s cargo into the sea to lighten the load. \u24dc Meanwhile, Jonah had gone down to the lowest part of the vessel and had stretched out and fallen into a deep sleep. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dc Ac 27:18-19,38
\u24db 1Kg 18:26
\u24dd Gn 2:21; 15:12; Jdg 4:21; Dn 8:18; 10:9; 1Th 5:6"}, {"pk": 4050352, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 32, "chapter": 1, "verse": 6, "text": "The captain approached him and said, \u201cWhat are you doing sound asleep? Get up! Call to your god. [1] \u24d0 Maybe this god will consider us, \u24d1 and we won\u2019t perish.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 107:28
[1] Or God
\u24d1 2Sm 12:22; Am 5:15; Jnh 3:9"}, {"pk": 4050353, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 32, "chapter": 1, "verse": 7, "text": "\u201cCome on!\u201d the sailors said to each other. \u201cLet\u2019s cast lots. \u24d2 Then we\u2019ll know who is to blame for this trouble we\u2019re in.\u201d So they cast lots, and the lot singled out Jonah. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d2 Jos 7:14-18; 1Sm 10:20-21; 14:41-42; Pr 16:33; Ac 1:23-26
\u24d3 Nm 32:23; Pr 16:33"}, {"pk": 4050354, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 32, "chapter": 1, "verse": 8, "text": "Then they said to him, \u201cTell us who is to blame for this trouble we\u2019re in. \u24d4 What is your business, \u24d5 and where are you from? What is your country, and what people are you from?\u201d", "comment": "\u24d4 Jos 7:19; 1Sm 14:43
\u24d5 Gn 47:3; 1Sm 30:13"}, {"pk": 4050355, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 32, "chapter": 1, "verse": 9, "text": "He answered them, \u201cI\u2019m a Hebrew. \u24d6 I worship [2] the LORD, \u24d7 the God of the heavens, \u24d8 who made the sea \u24d9 and the dry land.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d8 Gn 24:3,7; Ezr 1:2; Neh 1:4; Ps 136:26; Dn 2:18
\u24d6 Gn 14:13; 39:14; Ex 1:15; 2:13; 1Sm 4:6
[2] Or fear
\u24d7 2Kg 17:25,28,32-33
\u24d9 Neh 9:6; Ps 95:5; 146:6"}, {"pk": 4050356, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 32, "chapter": 1, "verse": 10, "text": "Then the men were seized by a great fear and said to him, \u201cWhat is this you\u2019ve done?\u201d The men knew he was fleeing from the LORD\u2019s presence \u24da because he had told them.", "comment": "\u24da Jnh 1:3"}, {"pk": 4050357, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 32, "chapter": 1, "verse": 11, "text": "So they said to him, \u201cWhat should we do to you so that the sea will calm down for us?\u201d For the sea was getting worse and worse."}, {"pk": 4050358, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 32, "chapter": 1, "verse": 12, "text": "He answered them, \u201cPick me up and throw me into the sea so that it will calm down for you, for I know that I\u2019m to blame \u24db for this great storm that is against you.\u201d", "comment": "\u24db 2Sm 24:17; 1Ch 21:17"}, {"pk": 4050359, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 32, "chapter": 1, "verse": 13, "text": "Nevertheless, the men rowed hard to get back to dry land, but they couldn\u2019t because the sea was raging against them more and more."}, {"pk": 4050360, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 32, "chapter": 1, "verse": 14, "text": "So they called out to the LORD: \u24dc \u201cPlease, LORD, don\u2019t let us perish because of this man\u2019s life, and don\u2019t charge us with innocent blood! For you, LORD, have done just as you pleased.\u201d \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 51:18; 115:3; 135:6; Pr 21:1; Is 55:11; Lm 3:37-39; Dn 4:34-35; Mt 11:25
\u24dc Ps 107:28"}, {"pk": 4050361, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 32, "chapter": 1, "verse": 15, "text": "Then they picked up Jonah and threw him into the sea, and the sea stopped its raging. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 65:7; 93:3-4; 107:29"}, {"pk": 4050362, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 32, "chapter": 1, "verse": 16, "text": "The men were seized by great fear of the LORD, \u24d1 and they offered a sacrifice to the LORD and made vows. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 50:14; 66:13-14; 76:11; 116:17-18
\u24d1 Is 59:19; Mc 7:17; Zph 2:11; Mal 1:14; Lk 8:22-25"}, {"pk": 4050363, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 32, "chapter": 1, "verse": 17, "text": "The LORD appointed a great fish \u24d3 to swallow Jonah, and Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d3 Gn 9:2; Nm 11:22; 1Kg 4:33; Ps 8:8
\u24d4 Mt 12:40; 16:4; Lk 11:29-30; Jn 11:6,14"}, {"pk": 4050364, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 32, "chapter": 2, "verse": 1, "text": "Jonah prayed to the LORD his God from the belly of the fish: \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Jb 13:15; Ps 130:1-2; Lm 3:53-56"}, {"pk": 4050365, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 32, "chapter": 2, "verse": 2, "text": "I called to the LORD in my distress, \u24d6
and he answered me.
I cried out for help from deep inside [1] Sheol; \u24d7
you heard my voice. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 34:7
\u24d6 1Sm 30:6; Ps 18:4-6; 22:24; 120:1
[1] Lit from the stomach of
\u24d7 Ps 18:5-6; 86:13; 88:1-7; Is 28:15; 38:18"}, {"pk": 4050366, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 32, "chapter": 2, "verse": 3, "text": "You threw me into the depths, \u24d9
into the heart of the seas, \u24da
and the current [2] overcame me.
All your breakers and your billows swept over me. \u24db
", "comment": "[2] Lit river
\u24d9 Ps 69:1-2,14-15; Lm 3:54
\u24da Neh 9:11
\u24db Ps 42:7"}, {"pk": 4050367, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 32, "chapter": 2, "verse": 4, "text": "But I said, \u201cI have been banished \u24dc
from your sight, \u24dd
yet I will look once more [3]
toward your holy temple. \u24d0
", "comment": "[3] LXX reads said, \u201cIndeed, will I look...?
\u24dc Lv 21:7
\u24dd Ps 31:22-23; Jr 7:15
\u24d0 1Kg 8:38; 2Ch 6:38; Ps 5:7; 138:2"}, {"pk": 4050368, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 32, "chapter": 2, "verse": 5, "text": "The water engulfed me up to the neck; [4] \u24d1
the watery depths overcame me;
seaweed was wrapped around my head. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 69:1-2; 105:18; Pr 23:2; Lm 3:54
[4] Or me, threatening my life
\u24d2 Ps 18:4-5"}, {"pk": 4050369, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 32, "chapter": 2, "verse": 6, "text": "I sank to the foundations of the mountains, \u24d3
the earth\u2019s gates shut behind me forever! \u24d4
Then you raised my life \u24d5 from the Pit, LORD my God! \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d4 Jb 38:10; Ps 9:13; Is 38:10; Mt 16:18
\u24d3 Ps 116:3
\u24d6 Ps 30:3; 86:13
\u24d5 Jb 33:28; Ps 16:10; 30:3; Is 38:17"}, {"pk": 4050370, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 32, "chapter": 2, "verse": 7, "text": "As my life was fading away, \u24d7
I remembered the LORD, \u24d8
and my prayer came to you, \u24d9
to your holy temple. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 11:4; 65:4; 88:2; Mc 1:2; Hab 2:20
\u24d8 2Sm 14:11; Ps 77:10-11; 143:5
\u24d9 2Ch 30:27; Ps 18:6
\u24d7 Ps 142:3"}, {"pk": 4050371, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 32, "chapter": 2, "verse": 8, "text": "Those who cherish worthless idols \u24db
abandon their faithful love, \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 31:6
\u24db 2Kg 17:15; Ps 31:6; Jr 16:18"}, {"pk": 4050372, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 32, "chapter": 2, "verse": 9, "text": "but as for me, I will sacrifice \u24dd to you
with a voice of thanksgiving. \u24d0
I will fulfill \u24d1 what I have vowed.
Salvation [5] belongs to the LORD.\u201d \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 3:8; Is 12:2; 45:17; Rv 7:10
\u24d1 Jb 22:27; Ps 22:25; 116:14,18; Ec 5:4-5
[5] Or Deliverance
\u24dd Ps 50:14,23; Jr 33:11; Hs 14:2
\u24d0 Ps 26:7"}, {"pk": 4050373, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 32, "chapter": 2, "verse": 10, "text": "Then the LORD commanded the fish, \u24d3 and it vomited Jonah onto dry land.", "comment": "\u24d3 Jnh 1:17"}, {"pk": 4050374, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 32, "chapter": 3, "verse": 1, "text": "The word of the LORD came to Jonah a second time: \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Jnh 1:1"}, {"pk": 4050375, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 32, "chapter": 3, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cGet up! Go to the great city of Nineveh \u24d5 and preach \u24d6 the message that I tell you.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d5 Zph 2:13-15
\u24d6 Jr 1:17; Ezk 2:7"}, {"pk": 4050376, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 32, "chapter": 3, "verse": 3, "text": "Jonah got up and went to Nineveh according to the LORD\u2019s command. Now Nineveh was an extremely great city, [1] \u24d7 a three-day walk.", "comment": "[1] Or was a great city to God
\u24d7 Gn 10:11-12; Jnh 1:2; 4:11"}, {"pk": 4050377, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 32, "chapter": 3, "verse": 4, "text": "Jonah set out on the first day of his walk in the city and proclaimed, \u24d8 \u201cIn forty days Nineveh will be demolished!\u201d", "comment": "\u24d8 2Kg 18:26-28; Mt 12:41; Lk 11:32"}, {"pk": 4050378, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 32, "chapter": 3, "verse": 5, "text": "Then the people of Nineveh believed God. They proclaimed a fast \u24d9 and dressed in sackcloth\u2009\u2014\u2009from the greatest of them to the least.", "comment": "\u24d9 Dn 9:3; Jl 1:14"}, {"pk": 4050379, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 32, "chapter": 3, "verse": 6, "text": "When word reached the king of Nineveh, he got up from his throne, took off his royal robe, put on sackcloth, \u24da and sat in ashes.", "comment": "\u24da 1Kg 21:27; Est 4:1-4; Jr 6:26; Ezk 27:30-31"}, {"pk": 4050380, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 32, "chapter": 3, "verse": 7, "text": "Then he issued a decree \u24db in Nineveh: By order of the king and his nobles: No person or animal, herd or flock, is to taste anything at all. They must not eat or drink water.", "comment": "\u24db 2Ch 20:3; Ezr 8:21"}, {"pk": 4050381, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 32, "chapter": 3, "verse": 8, "text": "Furthermore, both people and animals must be covered with sackcloth, and everyone must call out earnestly to God. \u24dc Each must turn from his evil ways \u24dd and from his wrongdoing. [2]", "comment": "[2] Or injustice, or violence
\u24dc Ps 130:1; Jnh 1:6,14
\u24dd Is 1:16-19; 55:6-7; Jr 18:11"}, {"pk": 4050382, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 32, "chapter": 3, "verse": 9, "text": "Who knows? \u24d0 God may turn and relent; he may turn from his burning anger so that we will not perish. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Jr 18:7-8
\u24d0 2Sm 12:22; Jl 2:14"}, {"pk": 4050383, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 32, "chapter": 3, "verse": 10, "text": "God saw their actions\u2009\u2014\u2009that they had turned from their evil ways \u24d2 \u2009\u2014\u2009so God relented from the disaster \u24d3 he had threatened them with. And he did not do it.", "comment": "\u24d2 1Kg 21:27-29; 2Kg 17:13; 2Ch 7:14; Jr 18:11; 31:18
\u24d3 Ex 32:14; Am 7:3,6"}, {"pk": 4050384, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 32, "chapter": 4, "verse": 1, "text": "Jonah was greatly displeased and became furious. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Jnh 4:9; Mt 20:15; Lk 15:28"}, {"pk": 4050385, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 32, "chapter": 4, "verse": 2, "text": "He prayed to the LORD: \u24d5 \u201cPlease, LORD, isn\u2019t this what I thought while I was still in my own country? That\u2019s why I fled toward Tarshish in the first place. \u24d6 I knew that you are a gracious and compassionate God, \u24d7 slow to anger, abounding in faithful love, and one who relents from sending disaster. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Neh 9:17
\u24d6 Jnh 1:3
\u24d7 Ex 34:6; Nm 14:18; Ps 86:5,15; Jl 2:13
\u24d5 Jr 20:7"}, {"pk": 4050386, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 32, "chapter": 4, "verse": 3, "text": "And now, LORD, take my life from me, \u24d9 for it is better for me to die than to live.\u201d \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Jb 7:15-16; Ec 7:1
\u24d9 1Kg 19:4; Jb 6:8-9"}, {"pk": 4050387, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 32, "chapter": 4, "verse": 4, "text": "The LORD asked, \u201cIs it right for you to be angry?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4050388, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 32, "chapter": 4, "verse": 5, "text": "Jonah left the city and found a place east of it. \u24db He made himself a shelter there and sat in its shade to see what would happen to the city.", "comment": "\u24db 1Kg 19:9,13"}, {"pk": 4050389, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 32, "chapter": 4, "verse": 6, "text": "Then the LORD God appointed a plant, and it grew over Jonah to provide shade for his head to rescue him from his trouble. [1] Jonah was greatly pleased with the plant.", "comment": "[1] Or disaster, or evil"}, {"pk": 4050390, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 32, "chapter": 4, "verse": 7, "text": "When dawn came the next day, God appointed a worm that attacked the plant, and it withered. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Jl 1:12"}, {"pk": 4050391, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 32, "chapter": 4, "verse": 8, "text": "As the sun was rising, God appointed a scorching east wind. \u24dd The sun beat down on Jonah\u2019s head \u24d0 so much that he almost fainted, and he wanted to die. He said, \u201cIt\u2019s better for me to die than to live.\u201d \u24d1", "comment": "\u24dd Ezk 19:12; Hs 13:15
\u24d1 Jnh 4:3
\u24d0 Ps 121:6; Is 49:10"}, {"pk": 4050392, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 32, "chapter": 4, "verse": 9, "text": "Then God asked Jonah, \u201cIs it right for you to be angry about the plant?\u201d \u201cYes, it\u2019s right!\u201d he replied. \u201cI\u2019m angry enough to die!\u201d"}, {"pk": 4050393, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 32, "chapter": 4, "verse": 10, "text": "So the LORD said, \u201cYou cared about the plant, which you did not labor over and did not grow. It appeared in a night and perished in a night."}, {"pk": 4050394, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 32, "chapter": 4, "verse": 11, "text": "But may I not care about the great city of Nineveh, \u24d2 which has more than a hundred and twenty thousand people who cannot distinguish between their right and their left, \u24d3 as well as many animals?\u201d \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d2 Jnh 3:10
\u24d4 Ps 36:6
\u24d3 Dt 1:39; Is 7:16"}, {"pk": 4050395, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 1, "verse": 1, "text": "The word of the LORD that came \u24d5 to Micah \u24d6 the Moreshite \u24d7 \u2009\u2014\u2009what he saw regarding Samaria and Jerusalem in the days of Jotham, \u24d8 Ahaz, \u24d9 and Hezekiah, \u24da kings of Judah.", "comment": "\u24da 2Kg 18:1-20; 2Ch 29:1-31
\u24d8 2Kg 15:5,32-38; 2Ch 27:1-9; Is 1:1; Hs 1:1
\u24d5 Hs 1:1; Jl 1:1; Zph 1:1
\u24d6 2Ch 29:5-11; 32:24-26; Jr 26:18
\u24d7 Mc 1:14
\u24d9 2Kg 16:1-20; 2Ch 28:1-27; Is 7:1-12"}, {"pk": 4050396, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 1, "verse": 2, "text": "Listen, all you peoples; \u24db
pay attention, earth [1] and everyone in it! \u24dc
The Lord GOD will be a witness against you, \u24dd
the Lord, from his holy temple. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 24:1; Is 34:1; Jr 47:2
\u24db 1Kg 22:28; 2Ch 18:27; Jr 6:19; 22:29
[1] Or land
\u24dd 1Sm 12:5-6; Ps 50:7; Jr 42:5; Mal 3:5
\u24d0 Ps 11:4; Hab 2:20"}, {"pk": 4050397, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 1, "verse": 3, "text": "Look, the LORD is leaving his place \u24d1
and coming down to trample
the heights [2] of the earth. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d1 Is 26:21
[2] Or high places
\u24d2 Am 4:13"}, {"pk": 4050398, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 1, "verse": 4, "text": "The mountains will melt beneath him,
and the valleys will split apart,
like wax near a fire, \u24d3
like water cascading down a mountainside.
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 97:5; Is 64:1-2; Nah 1:5"}, {"pk": 4050399, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 1, "verse": 5, "text": "All this will happen because of Jacob\u2019s rebellion
and the sins of the house of Israel.
What is the rebellion of Jacob?
Isn\u2019t it Samaria? \u24d4
And what is the high place of Judah? \u24d5
Isn\u2019t it Jerusalem?
", "comment": "\u24d5 2Ch 34:3-4
\u24d4 Is 7:9; Am 8:14"}, {"pk": 4050400, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 1, "verse": 6, "text": "Therefore, I will make Samaria
a heap of ruins \u24d6 in the countryside,
a planting area \u24d7 for a vineyard.
I will roll her stones \u24d8 into the valley
and expose her foundations. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ezk 13:14
\u24d6 Mc 3:12
\u24d7 Jr 31:5; Am 5:11
\u24d8 Lm 4:1"}, {"pk": 4050401, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 1, "verse": 7, "text": "All her carved images will be smashed \u24da to pieces;
all her wages \u24db will be burned in the fire,
and I will destroy all her idols.
Since she collected the wages of a prostitute, \u24dc
they will be used again for a prostitute.
", "comment": "\u24db Dt 23:18
\u24dc Dt 23:18
\u24da Dt 9:21; 2Ch 34:7"}, {"pk": 4050402, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 1, "verse": 8, "text": "Because of this I will lament and wail;
I will walk barefoot and naked. \u24dd
I will howl like the jackals \u24d0
and mourn like ostriches. [3]
", "comment": "[3] Or eagle owls; lit daughters of the desert
\u24dd Is 20:2-4; 32:11
\u24d0 Is 13:21-22"}, {"pk": 4050403, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 1, "verse": 9, "text": "For her wound is incurable \u24d1
and has reached even Judah; \u24d2
it has approached my people\u2019s city gate, \u24d3
as far as Jerusalem.
", "comment": "\u24d1 Is 3:26; Jr 30:12,15
\u24d2 2Kg 18:13-16; 19:31-37; Is 8:7-8
\u24d3 Mc 1:12"}, {"pk": 4050404, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 1, "verse": 10, "text": "Don\u2019t announce it in Gath, \u24d4
don\u2019t weep at all.
Roll in the dust in Beth-leaphrah.
", "comment": "\u24d4 2Sm 1:20"}, {"pk": 4050405, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 1, "verse": 11, "text": "Depart in shameful nakedness, \u24d5
you residents of Shaphir;
the residents of Zaanan \u24d6 will not come out.
Beth-ezel is lamenting;
its support [4] is taken from you.
", "comment": "\u24d6 Jos 15:37
[4] Lit its standing place; Hb obscure
\u24d5 Ezk 23:29"}, {"pk": 4050406, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 1, "verse": 12, "text": "Though the residents of Maroth
anxiously wait for something good, \u24d7
disaster has come from the LORD \u24d8
to the gate of Jerusalem.
", "comment": "\u24d7 Is 59:9-11; Jr 14:19
\u24d8 Jdg 2:15; 2Kg 17:7; 21:12; Is 45:7; Mc 2:3"}, {"pk": 4050407, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 1, "verse": 13, "text": "Harness the horses to the chariot,
you residents of Lachish. \u24d9
This was the beginning of sin for Daughter Zion
because Israel\u2019s acts of rebellion \u24da can be traced to you.
", "comment": "\u24da Mc 1:5
\u24d9 Jos 10:3; 2Kg 14:19; Is 36:2"}, {"pk": 4050408, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 1, "verse": 14, "text": "Therefore, send farewell gifts \u24db to Moresheth-gath;
the houses of Achzib \u24dc are a deception \u24dd
to the kings of Israel.
", "comment": "\u24dd Jr 15:18
\u24db 2Kg 16:8
\u24dc Jos 15:44"}, {"pk": 4050409, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 1, "verse": 15, "text": "I will again bring a conqueror
against you who live in Mareshah. \u24d0
The nobility [5] of Israel will come to Adullam. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d0 Jos 15:44
[5] Lit glory
\u24d1 Jos 12:15; 15:35; 1Sm 22:1; 2Sm 23:13"}, {"pk": 4050410, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 1, "verse": 16, "text": "Shave yourselves bald and cut off your hair \u24d2
in sorrow for your precious children;
make yourselves as bald as an eagle,
for they have been taken from you into exile. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 2Kg 17:6; Am 7:11,17
\u24d2 Jb 1:20; Is 22:12; Jr 7:29"}, {"pk": 4050411, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 2, "verse": 1, "text": "Woe to those who dream up wickedness
and prepare evil plans \u24d4 on their beds!
At morning light \u24d5 they accomplish it
because the power is in their hands. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Gn 31:29; Dt 28:32; Pr 3:27
\u24d4 Ps 36:4; Is 32:7; Nah 1:11
\u24d5 Hs 7:6-7"}, {"pk": 4050412, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 2, "verse": 2, "text": "They covet fields \u24d7 and seize them; \u24d8
they also take houses.
They deprive a man of his home, \u24d9
a person of his inheritance. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24d8 Is 5:8
\u24d7 Jr 22:17; Am 8:4
\u24d9 1Kg 21:1-15
\u24da Ex 20:17; Is 5:8"}, {"pk": 4050413, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 2, "verse": 3, "text": "Therefore, the LORD says: I am now planning \u24db a disaster
against this nation; \u24dc
you cannot free your necks from it. \u24dd
Then you will not walk so proudly \u24d0
because it will be an evil time. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24dd Lm 1:14; 5:5
\u24d1 Am 5:13
\u24d0 Is 2:11-12
\u24db Dt 28:48; Jr 18:11
\u24dc Jr 8:3; Am 3:1-2"}, {"pk": 4050414, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 2, "verse": 4, "text": "In that day one will take up \u24d2 a taunt against you
and lament mournfully, \u24d3 saying,
\u201cWe are totally ruined! \u24d4
He measures out the allotted land of my people.
How he removes it from me!
He allots our fields \u24d5 to traitors.\u201d
", "comment": "\u24d4 Is 6:11; 24:3; Jr 4:13
\u24d3 Jr 9:10,17-21; Mc 1:8
\u24d5 Jr 6:12; 8:10
\u24d2 Hab 2:6"}, {"pk": 4050415, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 2, "verse": 5, "text": "Therefore, there will be no one
in the assembly of the LORD
to divide the land by casting lots. [1] \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Nm 34:13,16-29; Jos 18:4,10
[1] Lit LORD stretching the measuring line by lot"}, {"pk": 4050416, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 2, "verse": 6, "text": "\u201cQuit your preaching,\u201d \u24d7 they [2] preach.
\u201cThey should not preach these things; \u24d8
shame will not overtake us.\u201d [3] \u24d9
", "comment": "[2] = the prophets
\u24d9 Mc 6:16
[3] Text emended; MT reads things. Shame will not depart
\u24d7 Is 30:10; Am 2:12; 7:16
\u24d8 Is 29:10; Mc 3:6"}, {"pk": 4050417, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 2, "verse": 7, "text": "House of Jacob, should it be asked,
\u201cIs the Spirit of the LORD impatient? \u24da
Are these the things he does?\u201d
Don\u2019t my words bring good \u24db
to the one who walks uprightly? \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 15:2; 84:11
\u24da Is 50:2; 59:1
\u24db Ps 119:65,68,116; Jr 15:16"}, {"pk": 4050418, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 2, "verse": 8, "text": "But recently my people have risen up
like an enemy: \u24dd
You strip off the splendid robe \u24d0
from those who are passing through confidently, \u24d1
like those returning from war.
", "comment": "\u24dd Jr 12:8
\u24d0 Mc 3:2-3; 7:2-3
\u24d1 Ps 120:6-7"}, {"pk": 4050419, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 2, "verse": 9, "text": "You force \u24d2 the women of my people
out of their comfortable homes,
and you take my blessing [4] \u24d3
from their children forever.
", "comment": "\u24d2 Jr 10:20
[4] Perhaps the land
\u24d3 Ezk 39:21; Hab 2:14"}, {"pk": 4050420, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 2, "verse": 10, "text": "Get up and leave,
for this is not your place of rest \u24d4
because defilement \u24d5 brings destruction\u2009\u2014
a grievous destruction! \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 106:38
\u24d4 Dt 3:19-20; 12:8-10
\u24d6 Lv 18:25-28"}, {"pk": 4050421, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 2, "verse": 11, "text": "If a man comes
and utters empty lies\u2009\u2014 \u24d7
\u201cI will preach to you about wine and beer\u201d\u2009\u2014 \u24d8
he would be just the preacher for this people! \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d7 Jr 5:13,31
\u24d8 Is 28:7
\u24d9 Is 30:10-11"}, {"pk": 4050422, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 2, "verse": 12, "text": "I will indeed gather \u24da all of you, Jacob;
I will collect the remnant of Israel. \u24db
I will bring them together like sheep in a pen,
like a flock in the middle of its pasture.
It will be noisy with people. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24da Mc 4:6-7
\u24db 2Kg 19:31; Mc 5:7-8; 7:18
\u24dc Jr 23:3; Ezk 36:35-38"}, {"pk": 4050423, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 2, "verse": 13, "text": "One who breaks open the way
will advance before them;
they will break out, pass through the city gate,
and leave by it.
Their King will pass through before them,
the LORD as their leader.
"}, {"pk": 4050424, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 3, "verse": 1, "text": "Then I said, \u201cNow listen, \u24dd leaders of Jacob,
you rulers of the house of Israel.
Aren\u2019t you supposed to know what is just? \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 82:1-5; Jr 5:5
\u24dd Is 1:10; Mc 3:9"}, {"pk": 4050425, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 3, "verse": 2, "text": "You hate good and love evil.
You tear off people\u2019s skin \u24d1
and strip their flesh from their bones.
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 53:4; Ezk 22:27; Mc 2:8; 7:2-3"}, {"pk": 4050426, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 3, "verse": 3, "text": "You eat the flesh \u24d2 of my people
after you strip their skin from them
and break their bones.
You chop them up \u24d3
like flesh for the cooking pot,
like meat in a cauldron.\u201d
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ezk 11:3,6-7
\u24d2 Ps 14:4; 27:2; Zph 3:3"}, {"pk": 4050427, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 3, "verse": 4, "text": "Then they will cry out \u24d4 to the LORD,
but he will not answer them.
He will hide his face from them at that time \u24d5
because of the crimes they have committed.
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 18:41; Pr 1:28; Is 1:15; Jr 11:11
\u24d5 Dt 31:17; Is 59:2"}, {"pk": 4050428, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 3, "verse": 5, "text": "This is what the LORD says
concerning the prophets
who lead my people astray, \u24d6
who proclaim \u24d7 peace
when they have food to sink their teeth into
but declare war against the one
who puts nothing in their mouths.
", "comment": "\u24d7 Jr 6:14
\u24d6 Is 3:12; 9:15-16; Jr 14:14-15"}, {"pk": 4050429, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 3, "verse": 6, "text": "Therefore, it will be night \u24d8 for you\u2009\u2014
without visions;
it will grow dark for you\u2009\u2014
without divination. \u24d9
The sun will set \u24da on these prophets,
and the daylight will turn black over them.
", "comment": "\u24d9 Dt 18:10; Jos 13:22
\u24d8 Is 8:20-22; 29:10-12
\u24da Is 59:10"}, {"pk": 4050430, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 3, "verse": 7, "text": "Then the seers will be ashamed \u24db
and the diviners disappointed. \u24dc
They will all cover their mouths [1] \u24dd
because there will be no answer from God. \u24d0
", "comment": "[1] Lit mustache
\u24db Zch 13:4
\u24dc Is 44:25; 47:12-14
\u24dd Lv 13:45; Lm 4:13-15; Ezk 24:17,22; Mc 7:16
\u24d0 1Sm 28:6; Is 29:9-12; Mc 3:4"}, {"pk": 4050431, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 3, "verse": 8, "text": "As for me, however, I am filled with power \u24d1
by the Spirit of the LORD,
with justice and courage,
to proclaim to Jacob his rebellion
and to Israel his sin. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Is 58:1
\u24d1 Is 61:1-2; Jr 1:18"}, {"pk": 4050432, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 3, "verse": 9, "text": "Listen to this, leaders of the house of Jacob, \u24d3
you rulers of the house of Israel,
who abhor justice \u24d4
and pervert everything that is right,
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 58:1-2; Is 1:23
\u24d3 Mc 3:1"}, {"pk": 4050433, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 3, "verse": 10, "text": "who build Zion with bloodshed \u24d5
and Jerusalem with injustice.
", "comment": "\u24d5 Jr 22:13,17; Hab 2:12"}, {"pk": 4050434, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 3, "verse": 11, "text": "Her leaders issue rulings for a bribe, \u24d6
her priests teach for payment, \u24d7
and her prophets practice divination for silver.
Yet they lean on the LORD, saying,
\u201cIsn\u2019t the LORD \u24d8 among us?
No disaster will overtake us.\u201d
", "comment": "\u24d7 Jr 6:13
\u24d6 Is 1:23; Mc 7:3
\u24d8 Is 48:2"}, {"pk": 4050435, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 3, "verse": 12, "text": "Therefore, because of you,
Zion will be plowed like a field,
Jerusalem will become ruins, \u24d9
and the temple\u2019s mountain \u24da
will be a high thicket. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24da Mc 4:1
\u24d9 Jr 9:11
\u24db Jr 26:18"}, {"pk": 4050436, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 4, "verse": 1, "text": "In the last days \u24dc
the mountain of the LORD\u2019s house \u24dd
will be established
at the top of the mountains
and will be raised above the hills.
Peoples will stream to it, \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24dd Ezk 43:12; Mc 3:12; Zch 8:3
\u24dc Is 2:2-4; Dn 2:28; 10:14; Hs 3:5; Mc 5:10
\u24d0 Ps 22:27; 86:9; Jr 3:17"}, {"pk": 4050437, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 4, "verse": 2, "text": "and many nations will come and say, \u24d1
\u201cCome, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, \u24d2
to the house of the God of Jacob.
He will teach us about his ways \u24d3
so we may walk in his paths.\u201d
For instruction will go out of Zion \u24d4
and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem.
", "comment": "\u24d4 Is 42:1-4; Zch 14:8-9
\u24d1 Zch 2:11; 14:16
\u24d2 Is 56:6-7; Jr 31:6
\u24d3 Ps 25:8-9,12; Is 54:13"}, {"pk": 4050438, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 4, "verse": 3, "text": "He will settle disputes among many peoples \u24d5
and provide arbitration for strong nations
that are far away.
They will beat their swords into plows
and their spears into pruning knives.
Nation will not take up the sword against nation,
and they will never again train for war.
", "comment": "\u24d5 Is 11:3-5"}, {"pk": 4050439, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 4, "verse": 4, "text": "But each person will sit under his grapevine \u24d6
and under his fig tree
with no one to frighten him. \u24d7
For the mouth of the LORD \u24d8 of Armies
has spoken.
", "comment": "\u24d8 Is 1:20; 40:5
\u24d6 1Kg 4:25; Zch 3:10
\u24d7 Lv 26:6; Jr 30:10"}, {"pk": 4050440, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 4, "verse": 5, "text": "Though all the peoples each walk
in the name of their gods, \u24d9
we will walk \u24da in the name of the LORD our God
forever and ever. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24d9 2Kg 17:29
\u24da Zch 10:12
\u24db Jos 24:15; Is 26:8,13"}, {"pk": 4050441, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 4, "verse": 6, "text": "On that day\u2009\u2014 this is the LORD\u2019s declaration\u2009\u2014 I will assemble the lame
and gather the scattered, \u24dc
those I have injured.
", "comment": "\u24dc Is 35:6; Jr 31:8; Mc 2:12; Zph 3:19"}, {"pk": 4050442, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 4, "verse": 7, "text": "I will make the lame into a remnant, \u24dd
those far removed into a strong nation.
Then the LORD will reign over them \u24d0 in Mount Zion
from this time on and forever.
", "comment": "\u24d0 Is 24:23
\u24dd Mc 5:7-8; 7:18; Mt 11:5; Lk 14:21"}, {"pk": 4050443, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 4, "verse": 8, "text": "And you, watchtower for the flock, \u24d1
fortified hill [1] of Daughter Zion,
the former rule \u24d2 will come to you;
sovereignty will come to Daughter Jerusalem.
", "comment": "[1] Or flock, Ophel
\u24d1 Ps 48:3,12; 61:3
\u24d2 Is 1:26; Zch 9:10"}, {"pk": 4050444, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 4, "verse": 9, "text": "Now, why are you shouting loudly? \u24d3
Is there no king with you?
Has your counselor perished \u24d4
so that anguish grips you like a woman in labor?
", "comment": "\u24d3 Jr 8:19
\u24d4 Is 3:1-3"}, {"pk": 4050445, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 4, "verse": 10, "text": "Writhe and cry out, [2] \u24d5 Daughter Zion,
like a woman in labor,
for now you will leave the city \u24d6
and camp in the open fields.
You will go to Babylon;
there you will be rescued; \u24d7
there the LORD will redeem you \u24d8
from the grasp of your enemies!
", "comment": "\u24d7 Is 43:14; 45:13; Mc 7:8-12
[2] Hb obscure
\u24d5 Mc 5:3
\u24d6 2Kg 20:18; Hs 2:14
\u24d8 Is 48:20; 52:9-12"}, {"pk": 4050446, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 4, "verse": 11, "text": "Many nations have now assembled against you; \u24d9
they say, \u201cLet her be defiled,
and let us feast our eyes on Zion.\u201d
", "comment": "\u24d9 Is 5:25-30; 17:12-14"}, {"pk": 4050447, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 4, "verse": 12, "text": "But they do not know the LORD\u2019s intentions \u24da
or understand his plan,
that he has gathered them
like sheaves to the threshing floor.
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 147:19-20"}, {"pk": 4050448, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 4, "verse": 13, "text": "Rise and thresh, \u24db Daughter Zion,
for I will make your horns iron
and your hooves bronze
so you can crush many peoples. \u24dc
Then you [3] will set apart their plunder \u24dd
for the LORD,
their wealth for the Lord of the whole earth.
", "comment": "\u24dd Is 60:9
\u24db Is 41:15
\u24dc Jr 51:20-23
[3] LXX, Syr, Tg; MT reads I"}, {"pk": 4050449, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 5, "verse": 1, "text": "Now, daughter who is under attack,
you slash yourself in grief;
a siege is set against us!
They are striking the judge \u24d0 of Israel
on the cheek with a rod.
", "comment": "\u24d0 1Kg 22:24; Jb 16:10; Lm 3:30"}, {"pk": 4050450, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 5, "verse": 2, "text": "Bethlehem Ephrathah, \u24d1
you are small among the clans of Judah;
one will come from you \u24d2
to be ruler over Israel for me. \u24d3
His origin [1] is from antiquity, \u24d4
from ancient times.
", "comment": "[1] Lit His going out
\u24d1 Gn 35:19; Ru 4:11; 1Sm 17:12; Mt 2:6
\u24d2 Is 11:1; Lk 2:4
\u24d3 2Ch 7:18; Is 11:1; Jr 30:21; Zch 9:9; Mt 2:6
\u24d4 Ps 74:2; 102:25; Pr 8:22-23; Hab 1:12"}, {"pk": 4050451, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 5, "verse": 3, "text": "Therefore, Israel will be abandoned \u24d5 until the time
when she who is in labor \u24d6 has given birth;
then the rest of the ruler\u2019s brothers \u24d7 will return
to the people of Israel. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d5 Hs 11:8; Mc 4:10; 7:13
\u24d6 Mc 4:9-10
\u24d7 Is 10:20-22; Mc 5:7-8
\u24d8 Mc 4:6-7"}, {"pk": 4050452, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 5, "verse": 4, "text": "He will stand and shepherd them \u24d9
in the strength of the LORD,
in the majestic name of the LORD his God.
They will live securely,
for then his greatness will extend
to the ends of the earth. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24d9 Is 40:11; 49:9; Ezk 34:13-15,23-24; Mc 7:14
\u24da Is 45:22; 52:10"}, {"pk": 4050453, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 5, "verse": 5, "text": "He will be their peace. \u24db
When Assyria invades our land, \u24dc
when it marches against our fortresses,
we will raise against it seven shepherds,
even eight leaders of men.
", "comment": "\u24dc Is 8:7-8; 10:24-27
\u24db Is 9:6"}, {"pk": 4050454, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 5, "verse": 6, "text": "They will shepherd \u24dd the land of Assyria with the sword,
the land of Nimrod \u24d0 with a drawn blade. [2]
So he will rescue us \u24d1 from Assyria
when it invades our land,
when it marches against our territory.
", "comment": "[2] Aq, Vg; MT, Sym read Nimrod at its gateways
\u24dd Nah 2:11-13; Zph 2:13
\u24d0 Gn 10:8-12
\u24d1 Is 14:25; 37:36-37"}, {"pk": 4050455, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 5, "verse": 7, "text": "Then the remnant of Jacob \u24d2
will be among many peoples
like dew from the LORD, \u24d3
like showers on the grass, \u24d4
which do not wait for anyone
or linger for mankind.
", "comment": "\u24d3 Dt 32:2; 2Sm 17:12; Ps 110:3; Hs 14:5
\u24d2 Is 10:21; Mc 2:12; 4:7; 7:18
\u24d4 Ps 72:6; Is 44:3"}, {"pk": 4050456, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 5, "verse": 8, "text": "Then the remnant of Jacob
will be among the nations, among many peoples,
like a lion among animals of the forest, \u24d5
like a young lion among flocks of sheep,
which tramples \u24d6 and tears \u24d7 as it passes through,
and there is no one to rescue them. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d7 Hs 5:14
\u24d5 Gn 49:9; Nm 24:9
\u24d6 Ps 44:5; Is 41:15-16; Mc 4:13; Zch 10:5
\u24d8 Ps 50:22"}, {"pk": 4050457, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 5, "verse": 9, "text": "Your hand will be lifted up against your adversaries, \u24d9
and all your enemies will be destroyed.
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 10:12; 21:8; Is 26:11"}, {"pk": 4050458, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 5, "verse": 10, "text": "In that day\u2009\u2014 this is the LORD\u2019s declaration\u2009\u2014 I will remove your horses from you \u24da
and wreck your chariots.
", "comment": "\u24da Dt 17:16; Is 2:7; Hs 14:3"}, {"pk": 4050459, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 5, "verse": 11, "text": "I will remove the cities of your land \u24db
and tear down all your fortresses. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24db Is 1:7; 6:11
\u24dc Is 2:12-17; Hs 10:14; Am 5:9"}, {"pk": 4050460, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 5, "verse": 12, "text": "I will remove sorceries from your hands, \u24dd
and you will not have any more fortune-tellers.
", "comment": "\u24dd Dt 18:10-12; Is 2:6; 8:19"}, {"pk": 4050461, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 5, "verse": 13, "text": "I will remove your carved images \u24d0
and sacred pillars from you
so that you will no longer worship
the work of your hands.
", "comment": "\u24d0 Is 2:18,20; 17:8; Ezk 6:9"}, {"pk": 4050462, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 5, "verse": 14, "text": "I will pull up the Asherah poles \u24d1 from among you \u24d2
and demolish your cities. [3]
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ex 34:13; Is 27:9
\u24d1 Dt 16:21
[3] Or shrines"}, {"pk": 4050463, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 5, "verse": 15, "text": "I will take vengeance in anger and wrath \u24d3
against the nations that have not obeyed me.
", "comment": "\u24d3 Is 1:24; 65:12"}, {"pk": 4050464, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 6, "verse": 1, "text": "Now listen to what the LORD is saying: Rise, plead your case before the mountains,
and let the hills hear your complaint. [1]
", "comment": "[1] Lit voice"}, {"pk": 4050465, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 6, "verse": 2, "text": "Listen to the LORD\u2019s lawsuit, \u24d4
you mountains and enduring foundations of the earth, \u24d5
because the LORD has a case against his people, \u24d6
and he will argue it against Israel.
", "comment": "\u24d4 Is 3:13; Jr 2:9
\u24d5 2Sm 22:16; Ps 104:5
\u24d6 Is 1:18; Hs 4:1; 12:2"}, {"pk": 4050466, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 6, "verse": 3, "text": "My people, \u24d7 what have I done to you, \u24d8
or how have I wearied you? \u24d9
Testify against me!
", "comment": "\u24d8 Jr 2:5
\u24d9 Is 43:22-23
\u24d7 Ps 50:7"}, {"pk": 4050467, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 6, "verse": 4, "text": "Indeed, I brought you up \u24da from the land of Egypt
and redeemed you \u24db from that place of slavery. \u24dc
I sent Moses, \u24dd Aaron, and Miriam \u24d0 ahead of you.
", "comment": "\u24dc Ex 20:2
\u24d0 Ex 15:20
\u24dd Ps 77:20
\u24da Ex 12:51; 20:2
\u24db Dt 7:8"}, {"pk": 4050468, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 6, "verse": 5, "text": "My people,
remember what King Balak of Moab \u24d1 proposed,
what Balaam son of Beor answered him, \u24d2
and what happened from the Acacia Grove [2] \u24d3 to Gilgal \u24d4
so that you may acknowledge
the LORD\u2019s righteous acts. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d4 Jos 4:19; 5:9-10
\u24d1 Nm 22:5-6
\u24d2 Nm 22\u201424
[2] Or from Shittim
\u24d3 Nm 25:1; Jos 2:1; 3:1
\u24d5 1Sm 12:7; Ps 103:6; Is 1:27"}, {"pk": 4050469, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 6, "verse": 6, "text": "What should I bring before the LORD \u24d6
when I come to bow before God on high?
Should I come before him with burnt offerings, \u24d7
with year-old calves?
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 40:6-8
\u24d7 Ps 51:16-17"}, {"pk": 4050470, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 6, "verse": 7, "text": "Would the LORD be pleased with thousands of rams \u24d8
or with ten thousand streams of oil?
Should I give my firstborn for my transgression, \u24d9
the offspring of my body for my own sin?
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 50:9; Is 40:16
\u24d9 Lv 18:21; 20:1-5; Jr 7:31"}, {"pk": 4050471, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 6, "verse": 8, "text": "Mankind, he has told each of you what is good \u24da
and what it is the LORD requires of you: \u24db
to act justly, \u24dc
to love faithfulness, \u24dd
and to walk humbly with your God. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24dd Hs 6:6
\u24da Dt 30:15
\u24db Dt 10:12
\u24dc Is 56:1; Jr 22:3; Mt 23:23
\u24d0 Is 57:15; 66:2"}, {"pk": 4050472, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 6, "verse": 9, "text": "The voice of the LORD calls out to the city [3]
(and it is wise to fear your name):
\u201cPay attention to the rod
and the one who ordained it. [4]
", "comment": "[3] = Jerusalem
[4] Or attention, you tribe. Who has ordained it?; Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4050473, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 6, "verse": 10, "text": "Are there still [5] the treasures of wickedness \u24d1
and the accursed short measure \u24d2
in the house of the wicked?
", "comment": "[5] Hb obscure
\u24d1 Jr 5:26-27; Am 3:10
\u24d2 Ezk 45:9-10; Am 8:5"}, {"pk": 4050474, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 6, "verse": 11, "text": "Can I excuse wicked scales
or bags of deceptive weights? \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Lv 19:36; Hs 12:7"}, {"pk": 4050475, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 6, "verse": 12, "text": "For the wealthy of the city are full of violence, \u24d4
and its residents speak lies; \u24d5
the tongues in their mouths are deceitful. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d4 Is 1:23; 5:7; Am 6:3-4; Mc 2:1-2
\u24d5 Jr 9:2-6,8; Hs 7:13; Am 2:4
\u24d6 Is 3:8"}, {"pk": 4050476, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 6, "verse": 13, "text": "\u201cAs a result, I have begun to strike you severely, [6] \u24d7
bringing desolation because of your sins. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d7 Mc 1:9
[6] LXX, Aq, Theod, Syr, Vg; MT reads I have made you sick by striking you down
\u24d8 Is 1:7; 6:11"}, {"pk": 4050477, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 6, "verse": 14, "text": "You will eat but not be satisfied, \u24d9
for there will be hunger within you.
What you acquire, you cannot save, \u24da
and what you do save,
I will give to the sword. [7]
", "comment": "\u24da Is 30:6
\u24d9 Is 9:20
[7] Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4050478, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 6, "verse": 15, "text": "You will sow but not reap; \u24db
you will press olives
but not anoint yourself with oil;
and you will tread grapes
but not drink the wine. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24db Dt 28:38-40; Jr 12:13
\u24dc Am 5:11; Zph 1:13"}, {"pk": 4050479, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 6, "verse": 16, "text": "The statutes of Omri
and all the practices of Ahab\u2019s house
have been observed;
you have followed their policies. \u24dd
Therefore, I will make you a desolate place \u24d0
and the city\u2019s [8] residents an object of contempt; [9] \u24d1
you will bear the scorn of my people.\u201d [10] \u24d2
", "comment": "[10] LXX reads of the peoples
\u24dd 1Kg 16:25-34; 2Kg 21:3; 2Ch 21:6,13; Jr 7:24
\u24d0 Jr 18:16
[8] Lit and its
[9] Lit residents a hissing
\u24d1 Jr 19:8; 25:9,18; 29:18
\u24d2 Ps 44:13; Jr 51:51; Hs 12:14"}, {"pk": 4050480, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 7, "verse": 1, "text": "How sad for me!
For I am like one who\u2009\u2014
when the summer fruit has been gathered
after the gleaning of the grape harvest \u24d3 \u2009\u2014
finds no grape cluster to eat,
no early fig, which I crave. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d3 Is 24:13
\u24d4 Is 28:4; Hs 9:10"}, {"pk": 4050481, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 7, "verse": 2, "text": "Faithful people have vanished from the land; \u24d5
there is no one upright among the people. \u24d6
All of them wait in ambush to shed blood; \u24d7
they hunt each other with a net. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Jr 5:26; Hs 5:1
\u24d5 Is 57:1
\u24d6 1Kg 19:10
\u24d7 Is 59:7; Mc 3:10"}, {"pk": 4050482, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 7, "verse": 3, "text": "Both hands are good \u24d9 at accomplishing evil:
the official and the judge demand a bribe; \u24da
when the powerful man communicates his evil desire,
they plot it together.
", "comment": "\u24d9 Pr 4:16-17
\u24da Am 5:12; Mc 3:11"}, {"pk": 4050483, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 7, "verse": 4, "text": "The best of them is like a brier; \u24db
the most upright is worse than a hedge of thorns. \u24dc
The day of your watchmen,
the day of your punishment, is coming; \u24dd
at this time their panic is here. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Is 22:5
\u24db Ezk 2:6; 28:24
\u24dc Nah 1:10
\u24dd Is 10:3; Hs 9:7"}, {"pk": 4050484, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 7, "verse": 5, "text": "Do not rely on a friend; \u24d1
don\u2019t trust in a close companion.
Seal your mouth
from the woman who lies in your arms.
", "comment": "\u24d1 Jr 9:4"}, {"pk": 4050485, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 7, "verse": 6, "text": "Surely a son considers his father a fool, \u24d2
a daughter opposes her mother,
and a daughter-in-law is against her mother-in-law;
a man\u2019s enemies are the men of his own household.
", "comment": "\u24d2 Mt 10:21,35-36; Lk 12:53"}, {"pk": 4050486, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 7, "verse": 7, "text": "But I will look to the LORD; \u24d3
I will wait for the God of my salvation. \u24d4
My God will hear me. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 130:5; Is 25:9
\u24d3 Hab 2:1
\u24d5 Ps 4:3"}, {"pk": 4050487, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 7, "verse": 8, "text": "Do not rejoice over me, \u24d6 my enemy!
Though I have fallen, I will stand up; \u24d7
though I sit in darkness,
the LORD will be my light. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d7 Am 9:11
\u24d6 Ob 12
\u24d8 Ps 27:1; Is 9:2"}, {"pk": 4050488, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 7, "verse": 9, "text": "Because I have sinned against him,
I must endure the LORD\u2019s rage
until he champions my cause \u24d9
and establishes justice for me. \u24da
He will bring me into the light; \u24db
I will see his salvation. [1] \u24dc
", "comment": "[1] Or righteousness
\u24d9 Jr 50:34
\u24da Jb 23:3-7; Lm 3:58
\u24db Ps 37:6; Is 42:7,16
\u24dc Is 46:13; 56:1"}, {"pk": 4050489, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 7, "verse": 10, "text": "Then my enemy will see,
and she will be covered with shame,
the one who said to me,
\u201cWhere is the LORD your God?\u201d \u24dd
My eyes will look at her in triumph;
at that time she will be trampled
like mud in the streets. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 42:3,10; 79:10; 115:2; Jl 2:17
\u24d0 Ps 18:42; Zch 10:5"}, {"pk": 4050490, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 7, "verse": 11, "text": "A day will come for rebuilding your walls; \u24d1
on that day your boundary will be extended. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Zph 2:2
\u24d1 Is 54:11; Am 9:11"}, {"pk": 4050491, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 7, "verse": 12, "text": "On that day people will come to you \u24d3
from Assyria and the cities of Egypt,
even from Egypt to the Euphrates River
and from sea to sea
and mountain to mountain.
", "comment": "\u24d3 Is 19:23-25; 60:4,9"}, {"pk": 4050492, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 7, "verse": 13, "text": "Then the earth will become a wasteland \u24d4
because of its inhabitants
and as a result of their actions. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d4 Jr 25:11; Mc 6:13
\u24d5 Is 3:10-11; Mc 3:4"}, {"pk": 4050493, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 7, "verse": 14, "text": "Shepherd your people \u24d6 with your staff, \u24d7
the flock that is your possession.
They live alone \u24d8 in a woodland
surrounded by pastures.
Let them graze in Bashan and Gilead \u24d9
as in ancient times. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Am 9:11
\u24d6 Ps 95:7; Is 40:11; 49:10; Mc 5:4
\u24d7 Lv 27:32; Ps 23:4
\u24d8 Nm 23:9; Dt 33:28
\u24d9 Jr 50:19"}, {"pk": 4050494, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 7, "verse": 15, "text": "I will perform miracles for them [2]
as in the days of your exodus
from the land of Egypt. \u24db
", "comment": "[2] = Israel
\u24db Ex 3:20; 34:10; Ps 78:11-16"}, {"pk": 4050495, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 7, "verse": 16, "text": "Nations will see and be ashamed
of [3] all their power.
They will put their hands over their mouths, \u24dc
and their ears will become deaf.
", "comment": "\u24dc Mc 3:7
[3] Or ashamed in spite of"}, {"pk": 4050496, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 7, "verse": 17, "text": "They will lick the dust like a snake; \u24dd
they will come trembling out of their hiding places \u24d0
like reptiles slithering on the ground. \u24d1
They will tremble in the presence of the LORD our God; \u24d2
they will stand in awe of you.
", "comment": "\u24d1 Dt 32:24
\u24dd Ps 72:9; Is 49:23
\u24d0 Ps 18:45
\u24d2 Is 25:3; 59:19"}, {"pk": 4050497, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 7, "verse": 18, "text": "Who is a God like you, \u24d3
forgiving iniquity and passing over rebellion \u24d4
for the remnant of his inheritance? \u24d5
He does not hold on to his anger forever \u24d6
because he delights in faithful love. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 103:8-9,13
\u24d3 Ex 15:11; Ps 71:19; Is 40:18
\u24d4 Ex 34:7,9; Is 43:25; Rm 3:25
\u24d5 Mc 2:12; 4:7; 5:7-8
\u24d7 Jr 32:41"}, {"pk": 4050498, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 7, "verse": 19, "text": "He will again have compassion on us;
he will vanquish our iniquities. \u24d8
You will cast all our [4] sins
into the depths of the sea. \u24d9
", "comment": "[4] Some Hb mss, LXX, Syr, Vg; other Hb mss read their
\u24d8 Jr 50:20
\u24d9 Ps 103:9-12; Is 38:17; 43:25; Jr 31:34"}, {"pk": 4050499, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 33, "chapter": 7, "verse": 20, "text": "You will show loyalty to Jacob \u24da
and faithful love to Abraham,
as you swore to our fathers \u24db
from days long ago.
", "comment": "\u24da Gn 24:27; 32:10
\u24db Dt 7:8,12"}, {"pk": 4050500, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 34, "chapter": 1, "verse": 1, "text": "The pronouncement \u24dc concerning Nineveh. \u24dd The book of the vision of Nahum the Elkoshite.", "comment": "\u24dc Is 13:1; 30:6; Jr 18:18; Ezk 12:10; Hab 1:1; Zch 9:1; 12:1; Mal 1:1
\u24dd Jnh 3:3-4; 4:11; Nah 2:8; Zph 2:13"}, {"pk": 4050501, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 34, "chapter": 1, "verse": 2, "text": "The LORD is a jealous and avenging God;
the LORD takes vengeance
and is fierce in [1] wrath.
The LORD takes vengeance against his foes; \u24d0
he is furious with his enemies. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d0 Dt 32:35,41,43; Ps 94:1; 149:7; Is 1:24; 59:17; Jr 5:9,29; 9:9; 46:10; 50:15; 51:6,11,36; Ezk 25:14-17; Mc 5:15; 2Th 1:8; Heb 10:30
[1] Lit is a master of
\u24d1 Dt 6:15; Ps 94:1; Is 63:1-6; Jr 46:10; 50:28-29; Mc 5:15; Zph 1:18"}, {"pk": 4050502, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 34, "chapter": 1, "verse": 3, "text": "The LORD is slow to anger but great in power;
the LORD will never leave the guilty unpunished. \u24d2
His path is in the whirlwind and storm, \u24d3
and clouds are the dust beneath his feet. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d3 Pr 1:27; 10:25; Is 66:15; Jr 4:13; Hs 8:7
\u24d2 Ex 34:6-7; Nm 14:18
\u24d4 Dt 33:26; Ps 68:4; 104:3; Mt 24:30; 26:64"}, {"pk": 4050503, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 34, "chapter": 1, "verse": 4, "text": "He rebukes the sea and dries it up,
and he makes all the rivers run dry. \u24d5
Bashan and Carmel wither; \u24d6
even the flower of Lebanon withers.
", "comment": "\u24d6 Is 33:9; Jr 50:19
\u24d5 2Sm 22:16; Ps 106:9; Is 50:2; Mt 8:26"}, {"pk": 4050504, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 34, "chapter": 1, "verse": 5, "text": "The mountains quake before him,
and the hills melt;
the earth trembles [2] [3] at his presence\u2009\u2014
the world and all who live in it. \u24d7
", "comment": "[2] Some emend to earth is laid waste
[3] Lit lifts
\u24d7 Jdg 5:5; Ps 18:7; 46:2-3; 97:5; Is 5:25; 64:1,3; Jr 4:24; Am 8:8; Mc 1:4"}, {"pk": 4050505, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 34, "chapter": 1, "verse": 6, "text": "Who can withstand his indignation?
Who can endure his burning anger? \u24d8
His wrath is poured out like fire; \u24d9
even rocks are shattered before him.
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 7:11; 69:24; 78:49; Jl 2:11; Mal 3:2
\u24d9 Ps 21:9; Is 9:19; 30:30; Jr 4:4; Lm 4:11; Ezk 22:20; Zph 1:18"}, {"pk": 4050506, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 34, "chapter": 1, "verse": 7, "text": "The LORD is good,
a stronghold in a day of distress;
he cares for those who take refuge \u24da in him.
", "comment": "\u24da 2Sm 22:3; Ps 17:7; 34:8"}, {"pk": 4050507, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 34, "chapter": 1, "verse": 8, "text": "But he will completely destroy Nineveh [4]
with an overwhelming flood, \u24db
and he will chase his enemies into darkness.
", "comment": "[4] Lit her place
\u24db Nah 2:6"}, {"pk": 4050508, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 34, "chapter": 1, "verse": 9, "text": "Whatever you [5] plot against the LORD,
he will bring it to complete destruction; \u24dc
oppression will not rise up a second time.
", "comment": "[5] = Nineveh
\u24dc Ps 2:1-4"}, {"pk": 4050509, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 34, "chapter": 1, "verse": 10, "text": "For they will be consumed
like entangled thorns, \u24dd
like the drink of a drunkard
and like straw that is fully dry. [6]
", "comment": "[6] Hb obscure
\u24dd Mal 4:1"}, {"pk": 4050510, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 34, "chapter": 1, "verse": 11, "text": "One has gone out from you, [7]
who plots evil against the LORD,
and is a wicked counselor.
", "comment": "[7] Possibly Nineveh"}, {"pk": 4050511, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 34, "chapter": 1, "verse": 12, "text": "This is what the LORD says: Though they are strong [8] and numerous,
they will still be mowed down,
and he [9] will pass away.
Though I have punished you, [10] \u24d0
I will punish you no longer. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d0 Is 10:5-34
[8] Litintact
[9] Either the king of Assyria or his army
[10] = Judah
\u24d1 Ps 30:5; 103:9; Is 54:8"}, {"pk": 4050512, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 34, "chapter": 1, "verse": 13, "text": "For I will now break off his yoke from you
and tear off your shackles.
"}, {"pk": 4050513, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 34, "chapter": 1, "verse": 14, "text": "The LORD has issued an order concerning you: There will be no offspring
to carry on your name. [11] \u24d2
I will eliminate the carved idol and cast image
from the house of your gods; \u24d3
I will prepare your grave,
for you are contemptible.
", "comment": "\u24d3 Dt 27:15; Jdg 18:14
[11] LitIt will not be sown from your name any longer
\u24d2 Lv 20:3; 1Sm 24:21; Ps 89:4; Is 48:19; 66:22"}, {"pk": 4050514, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 34, "chapter": 1, "verse": 15, "text": "Look to the mountains\u2009\u2014
the feet of the herald, \u24d4
who proclaims peace.
Celebrate your festivals, Judah;
fulfill your vows.
For the wicked one will never again
march through you;
he will be entirely wiped out.
", "comment": "\u24d4 Is 52:7; 61:1; Rm 10:15"}, {"pk": 4050515, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 34, "chapter": 2, "verse": 1, "text": "One who scatters is coming up against you. \u24d5
Man the fortifications!
Watch the road!
Brace [1] yourself!
Summon all your strength! \u24d6
", "comment": "[1] Lit Strengthen
\u24d5 Ezk 29:12-13; 30:23,26
\u24d6 Pr 24:5; Am 2:14"}, {"pk": 4050516, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 34, "chapter": 2, "verse": 2, "text": "For the LORD will restore the majesty of Jacob, \u24d7
yes, [2] the majesty of Israel,
though ravagers have ravaged them \u24d8
and ruined their vine branches. \u24d9
", "comment": "[2] Or like
\u24d7 Ps 47:4; Am 6:8; 8:7
\u24d8 Is 24:1,3
\u24d9 Ps 80:12-15; Jr 12:10"}, {"pk": 4050517, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 34, "chapter": 2, "verse": 3, "text": "The shields of his [3] warriors are dyed red;
the valiant men are dressed in scarlet. \u24da
The fittings of the chariot flash like fire \u24db
on the day of its battle preparations,
and the spears are brandished.
", "comment": "[3] = the army commander attacking Nineveh
\u24da Ezk 23:14
\u24db 2Kg 2:11; 6:17; Is 66:15"}, {"pk": 4050518, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 34, "chapter": 2, "verse": 4, "text": "The chariots dash madly through the streets;
they rush around in the plazas.
They look like torches;
they dart back and forth like lightning.
"}, {"pk": 4050519, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 34, "chapter": 2, "verse": 5, "text": "He gives orders to his officers;
they stumble as they advance.
They race to its wall;
the protective shield is set in place.
"}, {"pk": 4050520, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 34, "chapter": 2, "verse": 6, "text": "The river gates are opened,
and the palace erodes away. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Nah 1:8"}, {"pk": 4050521, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 34, "chapter": 2, "verse": 7, "text": "Beauty [4] is stripped; [5]
she is carried away;
her ladies-in-waiting moan
like the sound of doves \u24dd
and beat their breasts. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24dd Is 38:14; 59:11
\u24d0 Is 32:12
[4] Text emended; MT reads Huzzab
[5] Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4050522, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 34, "chapter": 2, "verse": 8, "text": "Nineveh has been like a pool of water
from her first days, [6]
but they are fleeing.
\u201cStop! Stop!\u201d they cry,
but no one turns back.
", "comment": "[6] Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4050523, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 34, "chapter": 2, "verse": 9, "text": "\u201cPlunder the silver! Plunder the gold!\u201d \u24d1
There is no end to the treasure,
an abundance of every precious thing. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 2Ch 32:27; 36:10; Dn 11:8; Nah 3:3
\u24d1 Ezk 38:13"}, {"pk": 4050524, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 34, "chapter": 2, "verse": 10, "text": "Desolation, decimation, devastation!
Hearts melt, \u24d3
knees tremble, \u24d4
insides churn, \u24d5
every face grows pale! \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d4 Is 35:3
\u24d6 Is 21:3; Jl 2:6
\u24d3 Dt 20:8; Jos 7:5; Is 13:7; 19:1; Ezk 21:7,15
\u24d5 Ps 69:23"}, {"pk": 4050525, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 34, "chapter": 2, "verse": 11, "text": "Where is the lions\u2019 lair, \u24d7
or the feeding ground of the young lions,
where the lion and lioness prowled,
and the lion\u2019s cub,
with nothing to frighten them away? \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d7 Is 2:15; 5:26-29; Jr 4:7; 5:6; 50:17; 51:38; Jl 1:6; Am 3:12
\u24d8 Lv 26:6; Dt 28:26; Jr 7:33"}, {"pk": 4050526, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 34, "chapter": 2, "verse": 12, "text": "The lion mauled whatever its cubs needed
and strangled prey for its lionesses.
It filled up its dens with the kill,
and its lairs with mauled prey. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Jb 38:39-40"}, {"pk": 4050527, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 34, "chapter": 2, "verse": 13, "text": "Beware, I am against you. \u24da This is the declaration of the LORD of Armies. I will make your chariots go up in smoke, [7]
and the sword will devour your young lions. \u24db
I will cut off your prey from the earth,
and the sound of your messengers
will never be heard again. \u24dc
", "comment": "[7] Lit will burn her chariots in smoke
\u24dc Rv 18:22-23
\u24da Jr 21:13; 23:30-32; 50:31; 51:25; Ezk 5:8; 13:8; 21:3; 26:3; 28:22; 29:3,10; 38:3; 39:1; Nah 3:5
\u24db Is 31:8; Jr 46:10"}, {"pk": 4050528, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 34, "chapter": 3, "verse": 1, "text": "Woe to the city of blood, \u24dd
totally deceitful,
full of plunder,
never without prey. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24dd Ezk 7:23; 9:9; 22:2-3; 24:6,9; Hab 2:12
\u24d0 Nah 2:9"}, {"pk": 4050529, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 34, "chapter": 3, "verse": 2, "text": "The crack of the whip
and rumble of the wheel,
galloping horse
and jolting chariot! \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Jdg 5:22; Jb 39:24; Jr 47:3"}, {"pk": 4050530, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 34, "chapter": 3, "verse": 3, "text": "Charging horseman,
flashing sword,
shining spear;
heaps of slain,
mounds of corpses, \u24d2
dead bodies without end \u24d3 \u2009\u2014
they stumble over their dead.
", "comment": "\u24d2 Lv 26:30; Ps 110:6; Is 66:24; Jr 41:9; Ezk 6:5
\u24d3 Nah 2:9"}, {"pk": 4050531, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 34, "chapter": 3, "verse": 4, "text": "Because of the continual prostitution of the prostitute,
the attractive mistress of sorcery,
who treats nations and clans like merchandise
by her prostitution and sorcery, \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 2Kg 9:22; Pr 7:10-23; Ezk 16:15; 23:1-21; Rv 17:3-6"}, {"pk": 4050532, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 34, "chapter": 3, "verse": 5, "text": "I am against you. \u24d5 This is the declaration of the LORD of Armies. I will lift your skirts over your face
and display your nakedness to nations,
your shame to kingdoms. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d5 Nah 2:13
\u24d6 Is 47:3; Jr 13:22,26; Ezk 16:37; 23:29"}, {"pk": 4050533, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 34, "chapter": 3, "verse": 6, "text": "I will throw filth on you
and treat you with contempt; \u24d7
I will make a spectacle of you.
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 107:40; Is 16:14; Dn 12:2; Mc 6:16; Mal 2:3"}, {"pk": 4050534, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 34, "chapter": 3, "verse": 7, "text": "Then all who see you will recoil from you, saying, \u24d8
\u201cNineveh is devastated;
who will show sympathy to her?\u201d
Where can I find anyone to comfort you?
", "comment": "\u24d8 Dt 28:25,37; 2Ch 29:8; 30:7; Ps 31:11; Is 66:24; Jr 15:4; 24:9; 50:23"}, {"pk": 4050535, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 34, "chapter": 3, "verse": 8, "text": "Are you better than Thebes [1] \u24d9
that sat along the Nile
with water surrounding her,
whose rampart was the sea,
the river [2] [3] her wall?
", "comment": "[2] LXX, Syr, Vg read water
[3] Lit sea from sea
[1] Hb No-amon
\u24d9 Jr 46:25; Ezk 30:14-16"}, {"pk": 4050536, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 34, "chapter": 3, "verse": 9, "text": "Cush and Egypt were her endless source of strength;
Put and Libya were among her [4] allies.
", "comment": "[4] Lit your"}, {"pk": 4050537, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 34, "chapter": 3, "verse": 10, "text": "Yet she became an exile;
she went into captivity.
Her children were also dashed to pieces \u24da
at the head of every street.
They cast lots for her dignitaries, \u24db
and all her nobles were bound in chains.
", "comment": "\u24db Ob 11
\u24da 2Kg 8:12; Is 13:16; Hs 10:14"}, {"pk": 4050538, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 34, "chapter": 3, "verse": 11, "text": "You [5] also will become drunk;
you will hide. [6]
You also will seek refuge from the enemy.
", "comment": "[5] = Nineveh
[6] Or will be overcome"}, {"pk": 4050539, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 34, "chapter": 3, "verse": 12, "text": "All your fortresses are fig trees
with figs that ripened first;
when shaken, they fall\u2009\u2014
right into the mouth of the eater!
"}, {"pk": 4050540, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 34, "chapter": 3, "verse": 13, "text": "Look, your troops are like women among you;
your land\u2019s city gates
are wide open to your enemies.
Fire will devour the bars of your gates.
"}, {"pk": 4050541, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 34, "chapter": 3, "verse": 14, "text": "Draw water for the siege;
strengthen your fortresses.
Step into the clay and tread the mortar;
take hold of the brick-mold!
"}, {"pk": 4050542, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 34, "chapter": 3, "verse": 15, "text": "The fire will devour you there;
the sword will cut you down.
It will devour you like the young locust. \u24dc
Multiply yourselves like the young locust;
multiply like the swarming locust!
", "comment": "\u24dc Jl 1:4"}, {"pk": 4050543, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 34, "chapter": 3, "verse": 16, "text": "You have made your merchants \u24dd
more numerous than the stars of the sky.
The young locust strips [7] the land
and flies away.
", "comment": "[7] Or sheds its skin
\u24dd Ezk 16:29; 17:4; 27:3,13,20,23-24; Zph 1:11; Rv 18:3,11,15,23"}, {"pk": 4050544, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 34, "chapter": 3, "verse": 17, "text": "Your court officials are like the swarming locust,
and your scribes like clouds of locusts,
which settle on the walls on a cold day;
when the sun rises, they take off,
and no one knows where they are.
"}, {"pk": 4050545, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 34, "chapter": 3, "verse": 18, "text": "King of Assyria, your shepherds slumber; \u24d0
your officers sleep.
Your people are scattered across the mountains \u24d1
with no one to gather them together. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 1Kg 22:17
\u24d0 Jr 23:1-2; 50:6
\u24d1 Ezk 34:6"}, {"pk": 4050546, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 34, "chapter": 3, "verse": 19, "text": "There is no remedy for your injury;
your wound is severe. \u24d3
All who hear the news about you
will clap their hands because of you, \u24d4
for who has not experienced
your constant cruelty?
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 47:1; 98:8; Lm 2:15; Ezk 22:13
\u24d3 Jr 10:19; 14:17; 30:12"}, {"pk": 4050547, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 35, "chapter": 1, "verse": 1, "text": "The pronouncement \u24d5 that the prophet Habakkuk saw. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Nm 24:4; Jb 19:26; Is 13:1
\u24d5 Is 13:1; 30:6; Jr 18:18; Ezk 12:10; Hab 1:1; Zch 9:1; 12:1; Mal 1:1"}, {"pk": 4050548, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 35, "chapter": 1, "verse": 2, "text": "How long, \u24d7 LORD, must I call for help \u24d8
and you do not listen
or cry out to you about violence \u24d9
and you do not save?
", "comment": "\u24d8 Jb 19:7; Ps 5:2; Lm 3:8
\u24d7 Ps 4:2; 6:3; 13:1
\u24d9 Jr 6:7; Ezk 7:11,23; 8:17; 12:19; 45:9; Mc 6:12; Hab 1:9; 2:8,17"}, {"pk": 4050549, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 35, "chapter": 1, "verse": 3, "text": "Why do you force me to look at injustice? \u24da
Why do you tolerate [1] wrongdoing?
Oppression and violence are right in front of me.
Strife is ongoing, and conflict escalates.
", "comment": "\u24da Jb 4:8; Ps 5:5; Is 5:7
[1] Lit observe, also in v. 13"}, {"pk": 4050550, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 35, "chapter": 1, "verse": 4, "text": "This is why the law is ineffective
and justice never emerges.
For the wicked restrict \u24db the righteous;
therefore, justice \u24dc comes out perverted.
", "comment": "\u24dc Ex 23:6
\u24db Jdg 20:43; Ps 22:12"}, {"pk": 4050551, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 35, "chapter": 1, "verse": 5, "text": "Look at the nations [2] \u24dd and observe \u24d0 \u2009\u2014
be utterly astounded! \u24d1
For I am doing something in your days
that you will not believe \u24d2
when you hear about it. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 2:1
\u24d1 Gn 43:33; Ps 48:5; Ec 5:8
\u24d0 Gn 15:5
\u24d2 Gn 15:6
\u24d3 Ac 13:41
[2] DSS, LXX, Syr read Look, you treacherous people"}, {"pk": 4050552, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 35, "chapter": 1, "verse": 6, "text": "Look! I am raising up \u24d4 the Chaldeans, [3]
that bitter, \u24d5 impetuous nation
that marches across the earth\u2019s open spaces
to seize territories not its own.
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ru 4:5
\u24d5 Jdg 18:25
[3] = the Babylonians"}, {"pk": 4050553, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 35, "chapter": 1, "verse": 7, "text": "They are fierce \u24d6 and terrifying;
their views of justice and sovereignty
stem from themselves.
", "comment": "\u24d6 Sg 6:4,10"}, {"pk": 4050554, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 35, "chapter": 1, "verse": 8, "text": "Their horses are swifter \u24d7 than leopards \u24d8
and more fierce [4] than wolves of the night.
Their horsemen charge ahead;
their horsemen come from distant lands.
They fly like eagles, swooping to devour. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d7 2Sm 1:23
[4] Or and quicker
\u24d9 Dt 28:49
\u24d8 Is 11:6; Jr 5:6; 13:23; Hs 13:7"}, {"pk": 4050555, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 35, "chapter": 1, "verse": 9, "text": "All of them come to do violence;
their faces \u24da are set in determination. [5]
They gather \u24db prisoners like sand. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24da Gn 48:11
\u24dc Jos 11:4
\u24db Dt 11:14
[5] Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4050556, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 35, "chapter": 1, "verse": 10, "text": "They mock \u24dd kings,
and rulers are a joke to them.
They laugh \u24d0 at every fortress
and build siege ramps to capture \u24d1 it.
", "comment": "\u24d0 2Ch 30:10
\u24dd 2Kg 2:23
\u24d1 Nm 21:32"}, {"pk": 4050557, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 35, "chapter": 1, "verse": 11, "text": "Then they sweep \u24d2 by like the wind
and pass through.
They are guilty; [6] their strength is their god.
", "comment": "\u24d2 Is 8:8
[6] Or wind, and transgress and incur guilt"}, {"pk": 4050558, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 35, "chapter": 1, "verse": 12, "text": "Are you not from eternity, LORD my God? \u24d3
My Holy One, \u24d4 you [7] will not die.
LORD, you appointed them to execute judgment;
my Rock, \u24d5 you destined them to punish us.
", "comment": "\u24d4 Is 1:4
\u24d5 Dt 32:4; Ps 18:2
[7] Alt Hb tradition reads we
\u24d3 1Ch 29:10; Ps 90:2; 93:2; 103:17; Mc 5:2"}, {"pk": 4050559, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 35, "chapter": 1, "verse": 13, "text": "Your eyes \u24d6 are too pure \u24d7 to look on evil,
and you cannot tolerate wrongdoing.
So why do you tolerate those who are treacherous? \u24d8
Why are you silent
while one [8] who is wicked swallows up
one [9] who is more righteous than himself?
", "comment": "[9] = Judah
\u24d7 Ex 25:11; Ps 12:6; 19:9; 51:10; Pr 22:11; Ezk 36:25
\u24d8 Jdg 9:23
[8] = Babylon
\u24d6 2Ch 6:20; 16:9"}, {"pk": 4050560, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 35, "chapter": 1, "verse": 14, "text": "You have made mankind
like the fish of the sea, \u24d9
like marine creatures that have no ruler.
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ec 9:12"}, {"pk": 4050561, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 35, "chapter": 1, "verse": 15, "text": "The Chaldeans pull them all up with a hook,
catch them in their dragnet, \u24da
and gather them in their fishing net;
that is why they are glad and rejoice.
", "comment": "\u24da 2Kg 19:28; 2Ch 33:11; Is 37:29; Jr 16:16; Ezk 19:4,9; 29:4; 38:4; Am 4:2"}, {"pk": 4050562, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 35, "chapter": 1, "verse": 16, "text": "That is why they sacrifice to their dragnet
and burn incense to their fishing net,
for by these things their portion is rich
and their food plentiful. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Dt 8:17; Is 10:13; 37:24-25"}, {"pk": 4050563, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 35, "chapter": 1, "verse": 17, "text": "Will they therefore empty their net
and continually slaughter nations without mercy?
"}, {"pk": 4050564, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 35, "chapter": 2, "verse": 1, "text": "I will stand at my guard post
and station myself on the lookout tower. \u24dc
I will watch to see what he will say to me \u24dd
and what I should [1] reply about my complaint.
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 85:8
\u24dc 1Ch 9:27; 2Ch 8:14; Is 21:6-9
[1] Syr reads what he will"}, {"pk": 4050565, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 35, "chapter": 2, "verse": 2, "text": "The LORD answered me: Write down this vision; \u24d0
clearly inscribe it on tablets
so one may easily read it. [2]
", "comment": "\u24d0 1Sm 3:1; Ps 89:19; Pr 29:18; Is 1:1
[2] Lit one who reads in it may run"}, {"pk": 4050566, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 35, "chapter": 2, "verse": 3, "text": "For the vision is yet for the appointed time; \u24d1
it testifies about the end and will not lie.
Though it delays, wait for it,
since it will certainly come and not be late. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Dn 10:1,14; 11:35; Heb 10:36-37; 2Pt 3:9; Rv 22:10
\u24d1 Gn 18:14; 21:2; 2Kg 4:16-17; Dn 8:19; 11:27,29,35"}, {"pk": 4050567, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 35, "chapter": 2, "verse": 4, "text": "Look, his ego is inflated; [3]
he is without integrity.
But the righteous one will live by his faith. [4] \u24d3
", "comment": "[4] Or faithfulness
[3] Hb obscure
\u24d3 Rm 1:17; Gl 3:11"}, {"pk": 4050568, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 35, "chapter": 2, "verse": 5, "text": "Moreover, wine [5] betrays;
an arrogant man is never at rest. [6]
He enlarges his appetite like Sheol,
and like Death he is never satisfied. \u24d4
He gathers all the nations to himself; \u24d5
he collects all the peoples for himself.
", "comment": "[6] Or man does not endure; Hb obscure
\u24d5 Is 13:4; 43:9; 66:18; Jr 3:17; Hs 10:10; Jl 3:2,11; Zph 3:8; Zch 12:3; 14:2; Mt 25:32
[5] DSS read wealth
\u24d4 Pr 27:20; 30:15-16; Is 5:14"}, {"pk": 4050569, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 35, "chapter": 2, "verse": 6, "text": "Won\u2019t all of these take up a taunt against him, \u24d6
with mockery and riddles about him?
They will say:
Woe to him who amasses what is not his\u2009\u2014
how much longer? \u24d7 \u2009\u2014
and loads himself with goods taken in pledge. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d7 1Kg 18:21; Ps 82:2; Pr 1:22; Jr 4:14,21; 23:26; 31:22; Hs 8:5
\u24d6 Is 14:4; Mc 2:4
\u24d8 Dt 24:10-13"}, {"pk": 4050570, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 35, "chapter": 2, "verse": 7, "text": "Won\u2019t your creditors suddenly arise,
and those who disturb you wake up?
Then you will become spoil for them. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 2Kg 21:14; Is 42:22,24; Jr 49:32"}, {"pk": 4050571, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 35, "chapter": 2, "verse": 8, "text": "Since you have plundered many nations, \u24da
all the peoples who remain will plunder you \u24db \u2009\u2014
because of human bloodshed
and violence \u24dc against lands, cities,
and all who live in them. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24da Is 10:13; Ezk 36:4
\u24dc Jr 6:7; Ezk 7:11,23; 8:17; 12:19; 45:9; Mc 6:12; Hab 1:2-3,9; 2:17
\u24db Zph 3:8
\u24dd Is 33:1; Jr 25:12,14; Hab 2:17; Rv 13:10"}, {"pk": 4050572, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 35, "chapter": 2, "verse": 9, "text": "Woe to him who dishonestly makes
wealth for his house [7] \u24d0
to place his nest on high,
to escape the grasp of disaster! \u24d1
", "comment": "[7] Or dynasty
\u24d1 Pr 11:28; Jr 22:13; 49:16; Ob 4; Rv 18:7
\u24d0 Pr 1:9; 15:27; Jr 6:13; 8:10; Ezk 22:27"}, {"pk": 4050573, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 35, "chapter": 2, "verse": 10, "text": "You have planned shame for your house
by wiping out many peoples
and sinning against your own self.
"}, {"pk": 4050574, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 35, "chapter": 2, "verse": 11, "text": "For the stones will cry out \u24d2 from the wall,
and the rafters will answer them
from the woodwork.
", "comment": "\u24d2 Lk 19:40"}, {"pk": 4050575, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 35, "chapter": 2, "verse": 12, "text": "Woe to him who builds a city with bloodshed
and founds a town with injustice! \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ezk 22:2-3; Mc 3:10"}, {"pk": 4050576, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 35, "chapter": 2, "verse": 13, "text": "Is it not from the LORD of Armies
that the peoples labor only to fuel the fire
and countries exhaust themselves for nothing? \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Jr 51:58"}, {"pk": 4050577, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 35, "chapter": 2, "verse": 14, "text": "For the earth will be filled
with the knowledge of the LORD\u2019s glory,
as the water covers the sea. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Nm 14:21; Ps 33:5; 72:19; 119:64; Is 6:3; 11:9; Jr 23:24"}, {"pk": 4050578, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 35, "chapter": 2, "verse": 15, "text": "Woe to him who gives his neighbors drink,
pouring out your wrath [8]
and even making them drunk,
in order to look at their nakedness!
", "comment": "[8] Or venom"}, {"pk": 4050579, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 35, "chapter": 2, "verse": 16, "text": "You will be filled with disgrace instead of glory.
You also\u2009\u2014\u2009drink,
and expose your uncircumcision! [9]
The cup in the LORD\u2019s right hand
will come around to you,
and utter disgrace will cover your glory. \u24d6
", "comment": "[9] DSS, LXX, Aq, Syr, Vg read and stagger
\u24d6 Rv 14:8-10"}, {"pk": 4050580, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 35, "chapter": 2, "verse": 17, "text": "For your violence against Lebanon
will overwhelm you;
the destruction of animals will terrify you [10]
because of your human bloodshed and violence
against lands, cities, and all who live in them.
", "comment": "[10] DSS, LXX, Aq, Syr, Tg, Vg; MT reads them"}, {"pk": 4050581, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 35, "chapter": 2, "verse": 18, "text": "What use is a carved idol
after its craftsman carves it?
It is only a cast image, a teacher of lies.
For the one who crafts its shape trusts in it
and makes idols that cannot speak.
"}, {"pk": 4050582, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 35, "chapter": 2, "verse": 19, "text": "Woe to him who says to wood: Wake up!
or to mute stone: Come alive!
Can it teach?
Look! It may be plated with gold and silver,
yet there is no breath \u24d7 in it at all.
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ex 32:4; Dt 27:15; Jdg 17:4; Is 30:22; 40:18-20; 44:9-20; Jr 10:14"}, {"pk": 4050583, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 35, "chapter": 2, "verse": 20, "text": "But the LORD is in his holy temple; \u24d8
let the whole earth
be silent in his presence. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Zph 1:7; Zch 2:13
\u24d8 Ps 11:4"}, {"pk": 4050584, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 35, "chapter": 3, "verse": 1, "text": "A prayer of the prophet Habakkuk. According to Shigionoth. [1] \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Ps 7
[1] Perhaps a passionate song with rapid changes of rhythm, or a dirge"}, {"pk": 4050585, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 35, "chapter": 3, "verse": 2, "text": " LORD, I have heard the report about you;
LORD, I stand in awe of your deeds. \u24db
Revive your work in these years;
make it known in these years.
In your wrath remember mercy! \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Is 60:10
\u24db Ps 44:1; 64:9; 77:12; 90:16; 92:4; 111:3; 143:5"}, {"pk": 4050586, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 35, "chapter": 3, "verse": 3, "text": "God comes from Teman,
the Holy One from Mount Paran. \u24dd Selah His splendor covers the heavens,
and the earth is full of his praise. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 1Ch 29:11; Jb 37:22; Ps 48:10; 72:19; 148:13; Is 42:10
\u24dd Dt 33:2; Jdg 5:4-5"}, {"pk": 4050587, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 35, "chapter": 3, "verse": 4, "text": "His brilliance is like light;
rays are flashing from his hand.
This is where his power is hidden.
"}, {"pk": 4050588, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 35, "chapter": 3, "verse": 5, "text": "Plague goes before him,
and pestilence follows in his steps.
"}, {"pk": 4050589, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 35, "chapter": 3, "verse": 6, "text": "He stands and shakes [2] the earth; \u24d1
he looks and startles the nations.
The age-old mountains break apart;
the ancient hills sink down. \u24d2
His pathways are ancient. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Jr 6:16; 18:15
[2] Or surveys
\u24d1 Jb 9:6; Is 13:13; 24:19; Jl 2:10; 3:16; Hg 2:6,21; Heb 12:26
\u24d2 Mc 1:4; Zch 14:4"}, {"pk": 4050590, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 35, "chapter": 3, "verse": 7, "text": "I see the tents of Cushan [3] in distress;
the tent curtains of the land of Midian tremble.
", "comment": "[3] = Midian"}, {"pk": 4050591, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 35, "chapter": 3, "verse": 8, "text": "Are you angry at the rivers, LORD?
Is your wrath against the rivers?
Or is your rage against the sea
when you ride on your horses,
your victorious chariot? \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 68:17"}, {"pk": 4050592, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 35, "chapter": 3, "verse": 9, "text": "You took the sheath from your bow;
the arrows are ready [4] to be used with an oath. [5] \u24d5 Selah You split the earth with rivers.
", "comment": "\u24d5 Dt 32:40-43
[4] Or set
[5] Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4050593, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 35, "chapter": 3, "verse": 10, "text": "The mountains see you and shudder; \u24d6
a downpour of water sweeps by.
The deep roars with its voice \u24d7
and lifts its waves [6] high.
", "comment": "[6] Lit hands
\u24d6 Ps 77:16
\u24d7 Ex 19:18; Ps 77:16"}, {"pk": 4050594, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 35, "chapter": 3, "verse": 11, "text": "Sun and moon stand still in their lofty residence, \u24d8
at the flash of your flying arrows,
at the brightness of your shining spear.
", "comment": "\u24d8 Jos 10:12-13"}, {"pk": 4050595, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 35, "chapter": 3, "verse": 12, "text": "You march across the earth with indignation;
you trample down the nations in wrath. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 60:12; 68:30; 108:13; Is 25:10; 63:3; Mc 1:3"}, {"pk": 4050596, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 35, "chapter": 3, "verse": 13, "text": "You come out to save your people, \u24da
to save your anointed. [7]
You crush the leader of the house of the wicked
and strip him from foot [8] to neck. Selah
", "comment": "\u24da Dt 33:29; Jdg 2:18; Ps 28:9; Jr 15:20; Ezk 37:23; Zch 8:7; 9:16; Mt 1:21
[8] Lit foundation
[7] The Davidic king or the nation of Israel"}, {"pk": 4050597, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 35, "chapter": 3, "verse": 14, "text": "You pierce his head
with his own spears;
his warriors storm out to scatter us,
gloating as if ready to secretly devour the weak.
"}, {"pk": 4050598, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 35, "chapter": 3, "verse": 15, "text": "You tread the sea with your horses,
stirring up the vast water. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 77:19"}, {"pk": 4050599, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 35, "chapter": 3, "verse": 16, "text": "I heard, and I trembled within; \u24dc
my lips quivered at the sound.
Rottenness entered my bones;
I trembled where I stood.
Now I must quietly wait for the day of distress \u24dd
to come against the people invading us.
", "comment": "\u24dd Is 37:3; Ob 12,14; Nah 1:7
\u24dc Dn 10:4-9; Rv 1:17"}, {"pk": 4050600, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 35, "chapter": 3, "verse": 17, "text": "Though the fig tree does not bud
and there is no fruit on the vines,
though the olive crop fails
and the fields produce no food,
though the flocks disappear from the pen
and there are no herds in the stalls,
"}, {"pk": 4050601, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 35, "chapter": 3, "verse": 18, "text": "yet I will celebrate in the LORD;
I will rejoice in the God of my salvation! \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 1Sm 2:1; 1Ch 16:35; Ps 9:14; 40:16; 73:25; Is 25:9; 61:10"}, {"pk": 4050602, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 35, "chapter": 3, "verse": 19, "text": "The LORD my Lord is my strength; \u24d1
he makes my feet like those of a deer \u24d2
and enables me to walk on mountain heights! \u24d3
For the choir director: on [9] stringed instruments.", "comment": "[9] Lit on my
\u24d1 1Sm 30:6; 1Ch 16:11; Ps 18:1; 22:19; 28:7-8; 29:11; 105:4; 118:14; Is 12:2; 33:2; 45:24; 49:5; 51:9; Jr 16:19; Eph 6:10
\u24d2 Ps 18:33
\u24d3 2Sm 22:34; Ps 18:33"}, {"pk": 4050603, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 36, "chapter": 1, "verse": 1, "text": "The word of the LORD that came to Zephaniah son of Cushi, son of Gedaliah, son of Amariah, son of Hezekiah, \u24d4 in the days of Josiah \u24d5 son of Amon, \u24d6 king of Judah.", "comment": "\u24d4 2Kg 16:20; 18:1\u201420:21
\u24d6 2Kg 21:18-25
\u24d5 2Kg 22:1\u201423:30; 2Ch 34:1\u201436:1; Jr 1:2"}, {"pk": 4050604, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 36, "chapter": 1, "verse": 2, "text": "I will completely sweep away everything
from the face of the earth \u24d7 \u2009\u2014 this is the LORD\u2019s declaration.
", "comment": "\u24d7 Gn 6:7; 7:4"}, {"pk": 4050605, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 36, "chapter": 1, "verse": 3, "text": "I will sweep away people and animals; \u24d8
I will sweep away the birds of the sky
and the fish of the sea,
and the ruins [1] along with the wicked. \u24d9
I will cut off mankind
from the face of the earth. This is the LORD\u2019s declaration.
", "comment": "\u24d9 Is 13:9-12; Mt 13:41
\u24d8 1Kg 14:10; Ezk 14:17
[1] Perhaps objects connected with idolatry"}, {"pk": 4050606, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 36, "chapter": 1, "verse": 4, "text": "I will stretch out my hand \u24da against Judah
and against all the residents of Jerusalem.
I will cut off every vestige of Baal \u24db
from this place,
the names of the pagan priests \u24dc
along with the priests;
", "comment": "\u24db 1Kg 16:30-32
\u24da Ex 3:20; Ps 138:7; Ezk 14:9; 25:7,16; Zph 2:13
\u24dc 2Kg 23:5"}, {"pk": 4050607, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 36, "chapter": 1, "verse": 5, "text": "those who bow in worship on the rooftops \u24dd
to the stars in the sky;
those who bow and pledge loyalty to the LORD \u24d0
but also pledge loyalty to Milcom; [2] \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24dd Jr 19:13; 32:29
\u24d1 1Kg 11:5; 2Kg 23:13; Jr 49:1,3
\u24d0 Dt 6:13; Is 48:1
[2] Some LXX mss, Syr, Vg; MT, other LXX mss read their king"}, {"pk": 4050608, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 36, "chapter": 1, "verse": 6, "text": "and those who turn back from following the LORD,
who do not seek the LORD or inquire of him.
"}, {"pk": 4050609, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 36, "chapter": 1, "verse": 7, "text": "Be silent in the presence of the Lord GOD, \u24d2
for the day of the LORD is near. \u24d3
Indeed, the LORD has prepared a sacrifice; \u24d4
he has consecrated his guests. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d3 Zph 1:14,18; 2:2-3
\u24d5 Lv 7:11-21; 1Sm 16:5; 2Ch 35:5-13; Jr 22:17
\u24d2 Nm 13:30; Jdg 3:19; Hab 2:20; Zch 2:13
\u24d4 Is 34:6; Jr 46:10"}, {"pk": 4050610, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 36, "chapter": 1, "verse": 8, "text": "On the day of the LORD\u2019s sacrifice
I will punish the officials, the king\u2019s sons,
and all who are dressed in foreign clothing.
"}, {"pk": 4050611, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 36, "chapter": 1, "verse": 9, "text": "On that day \u24d6 I will punish
all who skip over the threshold, [3] \u24d7
who fill their master\u2019s house
with violence and deceit.
", "comment": "\u24d7 1Sm 5:5
\u24d6 Zph 1:10; 3:11,16
[3] Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4050612, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 36, "chapter": 1, "verse": 10, "text": "On that day\u2009\u2014 this is the LORD\u2019s declaration\u2009\u2014 there will be an outcry from the Fish Gate, \u24d8
a wailing from the Second District, \u24d9
and a loud crashing from the hills.
", "comment": "\u24d8 2Ch 33:14; Neh 3:3; 12:39
\u24d9 2Kg 22:14; 2Ch 34:22"}, {"pk": 4050613, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 36, "chapter": 1, "verse": 11, "text": "Wail, you residents of the Hollow, [4]
for all the merchants [5] will be silenced;
all those loaded with silver will be cut off.
", "comment": "[5] Or Canaanites
[4] Or the market district"}, {"pk": 4050614, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 36, "chapter": 1, "verse": 12, "text": "And at that time I will search Jerusalem with lamps
and punish those who settle down comfortably, [6] \u24da
who say to themselves:
The LORD will not do good or evil. \u24db
", "comment": "[6] Lit who thicken on their dregs
\u24db Mal 2:17
\u24da Ex 15:8; Is 25:6; Jr 48:11"}, {"pk": 4050615, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 36, "chapter": 1, "verse": 13, "text": "Their wealth will become plunder
and their houses a ruin.
They will build houses but never live in them,
plant vineyards but never drink their wine. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Dt 28:30; Am 5:11; Mc 6:15"}, {"pk": 4050616, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 36, "chapter": 1, "verse": 14, "text": "The great day of the LORD is near, \u24dd
near and rapidly approaching.
Listen, the day of the LORD \u2009\u2014
then the warrior\u2019s cry is bitter.
", "comment": "\u24dd Is 13:6,9; Jl 1:15; 2:1,11,31; 3:14; Am 5:18,20; Ob 15; Zch 14:1; Mal 4:5"}, {"pk": 4050617, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 36, "chapter": 1, "verse": 15, "text": "That day is a day of wrath,
a day of trouble and distress,
a day of destruction and desolation,
a day of darkness \u24d0 and gloom,
a day of clouds and total darkness, \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 97:2; Ezk 34:12; Jl 2:2
\u24d0 Am 1:14; 5:18-20; Ob 12-14"}, {"pk": 4050618, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 36, "chapter": 1, "verse": 16, "text": "a day of trumpet blast and battle cry
against the fortified cities,
and against the high corner towers.
"}, {"pk": 4050619, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 36, "chapter": 1, "verse": 17, "text": "I will bring distress on mankind,
and they will walk like the blind \u24d2
because they have sinned against the LORD.
Their blood will be poured out like dust
and their flesh like dung.
", "comment": "\u24d2 Lm 4:14"}, {"pk": 4050620, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 36, "chapter": 1, "verse": 18, "text": "Their silver and their gold
will be unable to rescue them
on the day of the LORD\u2019s wrath. \u24d3
The whole earth will be consumed
by the fire of his jealousy, \u24d4
for he will make a complete,
yes, a horrifying end
of all the inhabitants of the earth.
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ezk 7:19
\u24d4 Ex 34:14; Dt 29:20; Ps 79:5; Zph 3:8; Zch 1:14; 8:2"}, {"pk": 4050621, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 36, "chapter": 2, "verse": 1, "text": "Gather yourselves together;
gather together, undesirable [1] nation,
", "comment": "[1] Or shameless"}, {"pk": 4050622, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 36, "chapter": 2, "verse": 2, "text": "before the decree \u24d5 takes effect
and the day passes like chaff,
before the burning of the LORD\u2019s anger \u24d6 overtakes you,
before the day of the LORD\u2019s anger overtakes you. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d6 Nm 25:4; 32:14; Jr 4:8; 12:13; 25:37; 30:24; 51:45
\u24d5 Jb 23:14; Ps 2:7; 148:6
\u24d7 Lm 2:22"}, {"pk": 4050623, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 36, "chapter": 2, "verse": 3, "text": "Seek the LORD, \u24d8 all you humble \u24d9 of the earth,
who carry out what he commands.
Seek righteousness, seek humility;
perhaps you will be concealed \u24da
on the day of the LORD\u2019s anger.
", "comment": "\u24d8 1Ch 22:19; 2Ch 12:14; 14:4; 15:12-13; 16:12; Ps 34:10; Is 9:13; 51:1; Hs 10:12; Am 5:14; Zph 1:6; Zch 8:21-22
\u24da Gn 4:14; Ex 3:6; Ps 17:8
\u24d9 Nm 12:3; Ps 25:9; 37:11; 76:9; Am 8:4"}, {"pk": 4050624, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 36, "chapter": 2, "verse": 4, "text": "For Gaza will be abandoned,
and Ashkelon will become a ruin.
Ashdod will be driven out at noon,
and Ekron will be uprooted. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Jr 25:20; Am 1:6-8; Zch 9:5-7"}, {"pk": 4050625, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 36, "chapter": 2, "verse": 5, "text": "Woe, inhabitants of the seacoast,
nation of the Cherethites! [2] \u24dc
The word of the LORD is against you, \u24dd
Canaan, land of the Philistines:
I will destroy you until there is no one left. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Is 5:9; 6:11; Jr 4:7; 26:9; 33:10; 34:22; 44:22; 46:19; 48:9; Zph 3:6
[2] = Sea Peoples
\u24dc Ezk 25:16
\u24dd Is 37:22; Jr 16:10; 42:19; Am 3:1"}, {"pk": 4050626, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 36, "chapter": 2, "verse": 6, "text": "The seacoast will become pasturelands
with caves for shepherds and pens for sheep.
"}, {"pk": 4050627, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 36, "chapter": 2, "verse": 7, "text": "The coastland will belong
to the remnant of the house of Judah;
they will find pasture there.
They will lie down in the evening
among the houses of Ashkelon,
for the LORD their God will return to them
and restore their fortunes. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 85:1; Jr 30:18; 48:47; Lm 2:14"}, {"pk": 4050628, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 36, "chapter": 2, "verse": 8, "text": "I have heard the taunting \u24d2 of Moab
and the insults of the Ammonites, \u24d3
who have taunted my people
and threatened their territory.
", "comment": "\u24d3 Am 1:13
\u24d2 Ps 42:10; 102:8; 119:42; Mt 27:44; Heb 10:33"}, {"pk": 4050629, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 36, "chapter": 2, "verse": 9, "text": "Therefore, as I live\u2009\u2014 this is the declaration of the LORD of Armies, the God of Israel\u2009\u2014 Moab will be like Sodom \u24d4
and the Ammonites like Gomorrah: \u24d5
a place overgrown with weeds,
a salt pit, and a perpetual wasteland.
The remnant of my people will plunder them;
the remainder of my nation will dispossess them.
", "comment": "\u24d4 Is 1:9; 3:9; 13:19; Jr 23:14; Rm 9:29
\u24d5 Gn 19:24-25"}, {"pk": 4050630, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 36, "chapter": 2, "verse": 10, "text": "This is what they get for their pride,
because they have taunted and acted arrogantly \u24d6
against the people of the LORD of Armies.
", "comment": "\u24d6 Jr 48:42"}, {"pk": 4050631, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 36, "chapter": 2, "verse": 11, "text": "The LORD will be terrifying to them
when he starves all the gods of the earth.
Then all the distant coasts and islands of the nations
will bow in worship to him,
each in its own place.
"}, {"pk": 4050632, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 36, "chapter": 2, "verse": 12, "text": "You Cushites will also be slain by my sword. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Is 18:1-7"}, {"pk": 4050633, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 36, "chapter": 2, "verse": 13, "text": "He will also stretch out his hand against the north
and destroy Assyria;
he will make Nineveh a desolate ruin, \u24d8
dry as the desert.
", "comment": "\u24d8 Nah 2:8; 3:7"}, {"pk": 4050634, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 36, "chapter": 2, "verse": 14, "text": "Herds will lie down in the middle of it,
every kind of wild animal. [3]
Both eagle owls [4] and herons [5]
will roost in the capitals of its pillars.
Their calls will sound [6] from the window,
but devastation [7] will be on the threshold,
for he will expose the cedar work. [8]
", "comment": "[4] Or the pelicans
[5] Or the hedgehogs
[8] Hb obscure
[7] LXX, Vg read ravens
[6] Lit sing
[3] Lit every wild animal of a nation"}, {"pk": 4050635, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 36, "chapter": 2, "verse": 15, "text": "This is the jubilant \u24d9 city
that lives in security,
that thinks to herself:
I exist, and there is no one else.
What a desolation she has become,
a place for wild animals to lie down!
Everyone who passes by her
scoffs [9] and shakes his fist.
", "comment": "[9] Or hisses
\u24d9 Is 13:3; 22:2; 23:7; 24:8; 32:13; Zph 3:11"}, {"pk": 4050636, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 36, "chapter": 3, "verse": 1, "text": "Woe to the city that is rebellious [1] \u24da and defiled, \u24db
the oppressive city!
", "comment": "[1] Or filthy
\u24da Ex 23:21; Dt 9:24; Ps 106:43
\u24db Is 59:3"}, {"pk": 4050637, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 36, "chapter": 3, "verse": 2, "text": "She has not obeyed; \u24dc
she has not accepted discipline. \u24dd
She has not trusted \u24d0 in the LORD;
she has not drawn near to her God.
", "comment": "\u24d0 Pr 3:5
\u24dc 1Sm 15:22
\u24dd Jb 5:17"}, {"pk": 4050638, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 36, "chapter": 3, "verse": 3, "text": "The [2] princes within her are roaring lions; \u24d1
her judges are wolves of the night, \u24d2
which leave nothing for [3] the morning.
", "comment": "[3] Or that had nothing to gnaw in
\u24d2 Hab 1:8; Mt 7:15; Ac 20:29
\u24d1 Ezk 22:25
[2] Lit Her"}, {"pk": 4050639, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 36, "chapter": 3, "verse": 4, "text": "Her prophets are reckless \u24d3 \u2009\u2014
treacherous men.
Her priests profane the sanctuary;
they do violence to instruction. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ezk 22:26
\u24d3 Jdg 9:4"}, {"pk": 4050640, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 36, "chapter": 3, "verse": 5, "text": "The righteous LORD is in her; \u24d5
he does no wrong. \u24d6
He applies his justice morning by morning;
he does not fail at dawn,
yet the one who does wrong knows no shame. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Jr 8:12
\u24d5 Ps 129:4
\u24d6 Ps 92:15"}, {"pk": 4050641, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 36, "chapter": 3, "verse": 6, "text": "I have cut off nations;
their corner towers \u24d8 are destroyed.
I have laid waste their streets,
with no one to pass through.
Their cities lie devastated,
without a person, without an inhabitant. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d8 Zph 1:16
\u24d9 Jr 44:2; Zph 2:5"}, {"pk": 4050642, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 36, "chapter": 3, "verse": 7, "text": "I thought: You will certainly fear me
and accept correction.
Then her dwelling place [4]
would not be cut off
based on all that I had allocated to her.
However, they became more corrupt
in all their actions.
", "comment": "[4] LXX, Syr read her eyes"}, {"pk": 4050643, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 36, "chapter": 3, "verse": 8, "text": "Therefore, wait for me \u24da \u2009\u2014 this is the LORD\u2019s declaration\u2009\u2014 until the day I rise up for plunder. [5]
For my decision is to gather nations,
to assemble kingdoms,
in order to pour out my indignation \u24db on them,
all my burning anger;
for the whole earth will be consumed
by the fire of my jealousy. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24da Jb 3:21; Ps 33:20; Is 8:17; 30:18; 64:4
\u24dc Dt 29:20; Ps 79:5; Zch 1:14; 8:2
[5] LXX, Syr read for a witness; Vg reads up forever
\u24db Ps 69:24; Ezk 21:31; 22:31; Nah 1:6"}, {"pk": 4050644, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 36, "chapter": 3, "verse": 9, "text": "For I will then restore
pure \u24dd speech to the peoples
so that all of them may call
on the name of the LORD
and serve him with a single purpose. [6]
", "comment": "[6] Lit with one shoulder
\u24dd Dn 12:10"}, {"pk": 4050645, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 36, "chapter": 3, "verse": 10, "text": "From beyond the rivers of Cush \u24d0
my supplicants, my dispersed people,
will bring an offering to me.
", "comment": "\u24d0 Is 18:1-3"}, {"pk": 4050646, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 36, "chapter": 3, "verse": 11, "text": "On that day you [7] will not be put to shame \u24d1
because of everything you have done
in rebelling \u24d2 against me.
For then I will remove
from among you your jubilant, \u24d3 arrogant people,
and you will never again be haughty
on my holy mountain. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d2 Is 1:2
\u24d3 Jr 48:29
\u24d1 Gn 2:25; 2Sm 19:5; Ps 25:3
\u24d4 Is 11:9
[7] = Israel"}, {"pk": 4050647, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 36, "chapter": 3, "verse": 12, "text": "I will leave
a meek and humble people \u24d5 among you,
and they will take refuge in the name of the LORD.
", "comment": "\u24d5 Is 66:2"}, {"pk": 4050648, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 36, "chapter": 3, "verse": 13, "text": "The remnant \u24d6 of Israel will no longer
do wrong or tell lies;
a deceitful tongue will not be found
in their mouths.
They will pasture and lie down,
with nothing to make them afraid. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Gn 42:28; Jr 50:19; Ezk 34:14; Mc 4:4; 7:14
\u24d6 Gn 45:7; 2Kg 19:31; Jr 23:3"}, {"pk": 4050649, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 36, "chapter": 3, "verse": 14, "text": "Sing for joy, Daughter Zion;
shout loudly, Israel!
Be glad and celebrate with all your heart,
Daughter Jerusalem!
"}, {"pk": 4050650, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 36, "chapter": 3, "verse": 15, "text": "The LORD has removed your punishment;
he has turned back your enemy.
The King of Israel, the LORD, is among you;
you need no longer fear harm.
"}, {"pk": 4050651, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 36, "chapter": 3, "verse": 16, "text": "On that day it will be said to Jerusalem:
\u201cDo not fear;
Zion, do not let your hands grow weak. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Jr 6:24; 50:43"}, {"pk": 4050652, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 36, "chapter": 3, "verse": 17, "text": "The LORD your God is among you,
a warrior \u24d9 who saves.
He will rejoice over you \u24da with gladness.
He will be quiet [8] in his love.
He will delight in you with singing.\u201d \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 30:5
[8] LXX, Syr read He will renew you
\u24da Dt 28:63; 30:9
\u24d9 Jos 1:14; Jb 16:14; Ps 78:65"}, {"pk": 4050653, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 36, "chapter": 3, "verse": 18, "text": "I will gather those who have been driven \u24dc
from the appointed festivals;
they will be a tribute from you [9]
and a reproach on her. [10]
", "comment": "[9] = Jerusalem
\u24dc Lm 1:4-5; 3:33
[10] Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4050654, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 36, "chapter": 3, "verse": 19, "text": "Yes, at that time
I will deal with all who oppress you.
I will save the lame \u24dd and gather the outcasts; \u24d0
I will make those who were disgraced
throughout the earth
receive praise and fame.
", "comment": "\u24d0 Mc 4:6
\u24dd Ex 14:30"}, {"pk": 4050655, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 36, "chapter": 3, "verse": 20, "text": "At that time I will bring you [11] back,
yes, at the time I will gather you.
I will give you fame and praise
among all the peoples of the earth,
when I restore your fortunes \u24d1 before your eyes.
The LORD has spoken.
", "comment": "[11] = people of Israel
\u24d1 Jb 42:10; Jr 29:14; Ezk 39:25; Hs 6:11; Jl 3:1"}, {"pk": 4050656, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 37, "chapter": 1, "verse": 1, "text": "In the second year of King Darius, [1] \u24d2 on the first day of the sixth month, the word of the LORD came through the prophet \u24d3 Haggai to Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, \u24d4 the governor of Judah, and to Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest: \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Hg 1:12,14; 2:2,4; Zch 3:1,8; 6:11
[1] King of Persia reigned 522\u2013486 BC
\u24d2 Ezr 4:5; Neh 12:22; Dn 9:11; 11:1; Hg 1:15; 2:10; Zch 1:1,7; 7:1
\u24d3 Ezr 5:1; 6:14
\u24d4 1Ch 3:19; Ezr 3:2,8; 5:2; Neh 12:1; Hg 1:12,14; 2:2,23; Lk 3:27"}, {"pk": 4050657, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 37, "chapter": 1, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cThe LORD of Armies says this: These people say: The time has not come for the house of the LORD to be rebuilt.\u201d \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Ezr 1:3"}, {"pk": 4050658, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 37, "chapter": 1, "verse": 3, "text": "The word of the LORD came through the prophet Haggai:"}, {"pk": 4050659, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 37, "chapter": 1, "verse": 4, "text": "\u201cIs it a time for you yourselves to live in your paneled houses, \u24d7 while this house [2] lies in ruins?\u201d", "comment": "[2] = the temple
\u24d7 1Kg 7:7; Jr 22:14"}, {"pk": 4050660, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 37, "chapter": 1, "verse": 5, "text": "Now, the LORD of Armies says this: \u201cThink carefully \u24d8 about [3] your ways:", "comment": "[3] Lit Place your heart on, also in v. 7
\u24d8 Hg 2:15,18"}, {"pk": 4050661, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 37, "chapter": 1, "verse": 6, "text": "You have planted much
but harvested little.
You eat
but never have enough to be satisfied.
You drink
but never have enough to be happy.
You put on clothes
but never have enough to get warm.
The wage earner puts his wages
into a bag with a hole in it.\u201d \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Lv 26:20; Dt 28:38-40"}, {"pk": 4050662, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 37, "chapter": 1, "verse": 7, "text": "The LORD of Armies says this: \u201cThink carefully about your ways."}, {"pk": 4050663, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 37, "chapter": 1, "verse": 8, "text": "Go up into the hills, bring down lumber, and build the house; and I will be pleased with it and be glorified,\u201d says the LORD."}, {"pk": 4050664, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 37, "chapter": 1, "verse": 9, "text": "\u201cYou expected much, but then it amounted to little. When you brought the harvest to your house, I ruined [4] it. Why?\u201d This is the declaration of the LORD of Armies. \u201cBecause my house still lies in ruins, while each of you is busy with his own house.", "comment": "[4] Lit blew on"}, {"pk": 4050665, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 37, "chapter": 1, "verse": 10, "text": "So on your account, [5]
the skies have withheld the dew
and the land its crops. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Lv 26:20; Dt 11:17
[5] Or So above you"}, {"pk": 4050666, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 37, "chapter": 1, "verse": 11, "text": "I have summoned a drought
on the fields and the hills,
on the grain, new wine, fresh oil,
and whatever the ground yields,
on man and animal,
and on all that your hands produce.\u201d
"}, {"pk": 4050667, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 37, "chapter": 1, "verse": 12, "text": "Then Zerubbabel \u24db son of Shealtiel, the high priest Joshua son of Jehozadak, and the entire remnant of the people \u24dc obeyed the LORD their God and the words of the prophet Haggai, because the LORD their God had sent him. So the people feared the LORD. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dc Is 10:20-21; Jr 41:10; Hg 2:2
\u24dd Ex 14:31; Dt 4:10; 1Sm 12:18
\u24db 1Ch 13:9; Ezr 3:8; Neh 12:1; Hg 2:2; Zch 4:6"}, {"pk": 4050668, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 37, "chapter": 1, "verse": 13, "text": "Then Haggai, the LORD\u2019s messenger, delivered the LORD\u2019s message to the people: \u201cI am with you \u24d0 \u2009\u2014\u2009this is the LORD\u2019s declaration.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d0 Hg 2:4"}, {"pk": 4050669, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 37, "chapter": 1, "verse": 14, "text": "The LORD roused the spirit \u24d1 of Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, the spirit of the high priest Joshua son of Jehozadak, and the spirit of all the remnant of the people. They began work on the house of the LORD of Armies, their God,", "comment": "\u24d1 1Ch 5:26; Ezr 1:1,5; Is 13:17; 14:9; 41:10; 45:13; Jr 51:11"}, {"pk": 4050670, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 37, "chapter": 1, "verse": 15, "text": "on the twenty-fourth day of the sixth month, in the second year of King Darius."}, {"pk": 4050671, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 37, "chapter": 2, "verse": 1, "text": "On the twenty-first day of the seventh month, \u24d2 the word of the LORD came through the prophet Haggai:", "comment": "\u24d2 Lv 23:33-43; 2Ch 7:8-10"}, {"pk": 4050672, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 37, "chapter": 2, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cSpeak to Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, to the high priest Joshua son of Jehozadak, and to the remnant of the people:"}, {"pk": 4050673, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 37, "chapter": 2, "verse": 3, "text": "\u2018Who is left among you who saw this house in its former glory? How does it look to you now? Doesn\u2019t it seem to you like nothing by comparison? \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 1Kg 5:13-16; 6:38; 1Ch 29:1-8; Ezr 3:10-13; Zch 4:10"}, {"pk": 4050674, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 37, "chapter": 2, "verse": 4, "text": "Even so, be strong, Zerubbabel\u2009\u2014\u2009this is the LORD\u2019s declaration. \u24d4 Be strong, Joshua son of Jehozadak, high priest. Be strong, all you people of the land\u2009\u2014\u2009this is the LORD\u2019s declaration. Work! For I am with you \u24d5 \u2009\u2014\u2009the declaration of the LORD of Armies.", "comment": "\u24d5 Hg 1:13; Zch 8:9
\u24d4 Jos 1:6-9; 1Ch 28:10,20"}, {"pk": 4050675, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 37, "chapter": 2, "verse": 5, "text": "This is the promise I made to you when you came out of Egypt, \u24d6 and my Spirit is present among you; don\u2019t be afraid.\u2019\u201d", "comment": "\u24d6 Ex 33:14-17"}, {"pk": 4050676, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 37, "chapter": 2, "verse": 6, "text": "For the LORD of Armies says this: \u201cOnce more, in a little while, I am going to shake the heavens and the earth, \u24d7 the sea and the dry land. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d7 Hg 2:21
\u24d8 Is 64:2; Ezk 38:19-20; Heb 12:26-28"}, {"pk": 4050677, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 37, "chapter": 2, "verse": 7, "text": "I will shake all the nations so that the treasures of all the nations will come, and I will fill this house with glory,\u201d \u24d9 says the LORD of Armies.", "comment": "\u24d9 Ex 40:34-35; 1Kg 8:10-11; Is 60:1-13"}, {"pk": 4050678, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 37, "chapter": 2, "verse": 8, "text": "\u201cThe silver and gold belong to me\u201d\u2009\u2014\u2009this is the declaration of the LORD of Armies."}, {"pk": 4050679, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 37, "chapter": 2, "verse": 9, "text": "\u201cThe final glory of this house [1] will be greater than the first,\u201d \u24da says the LORD of Armies. \u201cI will provide peace in this place\u201d \u24db \u2009\u2014\u2009this is the declaration of the LORD of Armies.", "comment": "\u24da Mt 12:42
[1] Or The glory of this latter house
\u24db Is 60:18"}, {"pk": 4050680, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 37, "chapter": 2, "verse": 10, "text": "On the twenty-fourth day of the ninth month, in the second year of Darius, the word of the LORD came to the prophet Haggai:"}, {"pk": 4050681, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 37, "chapter": 2, "verse": 11, "text": "\u201cThis is what the LORD of Armies says: Ask the priests for a ruling. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Mal 2:7"}, {"pk": 4050682, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 37, "chapter": 2, "verse": 12, "text": "If a man is carrying consecrated meat in the fold of his garment, and it touches bread, stew, wine, oil, or any other food, does it become holy?\u201d \u24dd The priests answered, \u201cNo.\u201d", "comment": "\u24dd Jr 11:15"}, {"pk": 4050683, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 37, "chapter": 2, "verse": 13, "text": "Then Haggai asked, \u201cIf someone defiled by contact with a corpse touches any of these, does it become defiled?\u201d \u24d0 The priests answered, \u201cIt becomes defiled.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d0 Lv 11:39; 22:4-6; Nm 19:11-13,22"}, {"pk": 4050684, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 37, "chapter": 2, "verse": 14, "text": "Then Haggai replied, \u201cSo is this people, and so is this nation before me\u2009\u2014\u2009this is the LORD\u2019s declaration. And so is every work of their hands; even what they offer there is defiled."}, {"pk": 4050685, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 37, "chapter": 2, "verse": 15, "text": "\u201cNow from this day on, think carefully: Before one stone was placed on another in the LORD\u2019s temple,"}, {"pk": 4050686, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 37, "chapter": 2, "verse": 16, "text": "what state were you in? [2] When someone came to a grain heap of twenty measures, it only amounted to ten; when one came to the winepress to dip fifty measures from the vat, it only amounted to twenty.", "comment": "[2] Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4050687, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 37, "chapter": 2, "verse": 17, "text": "I struck you\u2009\u2014\u2009all the work of your hands\u2009\u2014\u2009with blight, mildew, \u24d1 and hail, \u24d2 but you didn\u2019t turn to me\u2009\u2014\u2009this is the LORD\u2019s declaration.", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 105:32-33
\u24d1 Dt 28:22; 1Kg 8:37; Am 4:9"}, {"pk": 4050688, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 37, "chapter": 2, "verse": 18, "text": "\u201cFrom this day on, think carefully; \u24d3 from the twenty-fourth day of the ninth month, from the day the foundation of the LORD\u2019s temple was laid; think carefully.", "comment": "\u24d3 Hg 1:5,7"}, {"pk": 4050689, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 37, "chapter": 2, "verse": 19, "text": "Is there still seed left in the granary? The vine, the fig, the pomegranate, and the olive tree have not yet produced. But from this day on I will bless you.\u201d \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Zch 8:9-13"}, {"pk": 4050690, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 37, "chapter": 2, "verse": 20, "text": "The word of the LORD came to Haggai a second time on the twenty-fourth day of the month:"}, {"pk": 4050691, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 37, "chapter": 2, "verse": 21, "text": "\u201cSpeak to Zerubbabel, governor of Judah: I am going to shake the heavens and the earth. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Hg 2:6-7; Ezk 38:19-20"}, {"pk": 4050692, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 37, "chapter": 2, "verse": 22, "text": "I will overturn royal thrones and destroy the power of the Gentile kingdoms. \u24d6 I will overturn chariots and their riders. Horses and their riders will fall, each by his brother\u2019s sword.", "comment": "\u24d6 Gn 19:25; Am 4:11"}, {"pk": 4050693, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 37, "chapter": 2, "verse": 23, "text": "On that day\u201d\u2009\u2014\u2009this is the declaration of the LORD of Armies\u2009\u2014\u2009\u201cI will take you, Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, my servant\u201d\u2009\u2014\u2009this is the LORD\u2019s declaration\u2009\u2014\u2009\u201cand make you like my signet ring, \u24d7 for I have chosen you.\u201d \u24d8 This is the declaration of the LORD of Armies.", "comment": "\u24d7 Est 8:8; Jr 22:23-25
\u24d8 Mt 1:12-13"}, {"pk": 4050694, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 1, "verse": 1, "text": "In the eighth month, in the second year of Darius, \u24d9 the word of the LORD came to the prophet Zechariah \u24da son of Berechiah, son of Iddo:", "comment": "\u24da Ezr 5:1; 6:14
\u24d9 Ezr 4:5,24; 5:5-7; Ezr 6:1,12-15; Neh 12:22; Hg 1:1,15; 2:10; Zch 7:1"}, {"pk": 4050695, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 1, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cThe LORD was extremely angry with your ancestors. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Zch 8:14"}, {"pk": 4050696, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 1, "verse": 3, "text": "So tell the people, \u2018This is what the LORD of Armies says: Return to me\u2009\u2014\u2009this is the declaration of the LORD of Armies\u2009\u2014\u2009and I will return to you, says the LORD of Armies. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Neh 1:9; Is 44:22; Jr 3:7,10; 24:7; Am 4:6-11; Mal 3:7"}, {"pk": 4050697, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 1, "verse": 4, "text": "Do not be like your ancestors; \u24dd the earlier prophets proclaimed to them: \u24d0 This is what the LORD of Armies says: Turn from your evil ways and your evil deeds. \u24d1 But they did not listen or pay attention to me\u2009\u2014\u2009this is the LORD\u2019s declaration.", "comment": "\u24d1 2Kg 17:13; 2Ch 7:14; Ezk 33:9,11
\u24dd 2Ch 30:7,8; Ps 78:8,57
\u24d0 Dn 9:6,10; Am 3:7"}, {"pk": 4050698, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 1, "verse": 5, "text": "Where are your ancestors now? And do the prophets live forever?"}, {"pk": 4050699, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 1, "verse": 6, "text": "But didn\u2019t my words and my statutes that I commanded my servants the prophets overtake your ancestors?\u2009\u2019\u201d So the people repented and said, \u201cAs the LORD of Armies decided to deal with us for our ways and our deeds, so he has dealt with us.\u201d \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Jr 51:12; Lm 2:17; Zch 8:14-15"}, {"pk": 4050700, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 1, "verse": 7, "text": "On the twenty-fourth day of the eleventh month, which is the month of Shebat, in the second year of Darius, the word of the LORD came to the prophet Zechariah son of Berechiah, son of Iddo:"}, {"pk": 4050701, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 1, "verse": 8, "text": "I looked out in the night and saw a man riding on a chestnut [1] horse. \u24d3 He was standing among the myrtle trees in the valley. [2] Behind him were chestnut, brown, and white horses.", "comment": "\u24d3 Rv 6:4
[2] Lit depths
[1] Lit red"}, {"pk": 4050702, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 1, "verse": 9, "text": "I asked, \u201cWhat are these, my lord?\u201d The angel who was talking to me replied, \u201cI will show you what they are.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4050703, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 1, "verse": 10, "text": "Then the man standing among the myrtle trees explained, \u201cThey are the ones the LORD has sent to patrol the earth.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4050704, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 1, "verse": 11, "text": "They reported to the angel of the LORD standing among the myrtle trees, \u201cWe have patrolled the earth, and right now the whole earth is calm and quiet.\u201d \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Jos 11:23; Jdg 5:31; Is 14:7"}, {"pk": 4050705, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 1, "verse": 12, "text": "Then the angel of the LORD responded, \u201cHow long, LORD of Armies, will you withhold mercy from Jerusalem and the cities of Judah that you have been angry with these seventy years?\u201d \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 13:1; 79:5; 89:46; 90:13; Jr 25:11-12; 29:10"}, {"pk": 4050706, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 1, "verse": 13, "text": "The LORD replied with kind and comforting words to the angel who was speaking with me."}, {"pk": 4050707, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 1, "verse": 14, "text": "So the angel who was speaking with me said, \u201cProclaim: The LORD of Armies says: I am extremely jealous \u24d6 for Jerusalem and Zion.", "comment": "\u24d6 Ex 20:5; 34:14; Dt 4:24; 5:9; 6:15; Jos 24:19; Nah 1:2; Zch 8:2"}, {"pk": 4050708, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 1, "verse": 15, "text": "I am fiercely angry with the nations that are at ease, \u24d7 for I was a little angry, but they made the destruction worse. [3]", "comment": "[3] Lit they helped for evil
\u24d7 Is 34:2; Nah 1:2"}, {"pk": 4050709, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 1, "verse": 16, "text": "Therefore, this is what the LORD says: In mercy, I have returned to Jerusalem; my house will be rebuilt within it\u2009\u2014\u2009this is the declaration of the LORD of Armies\u2009\u2014\u2009and a measuring line will be stretched out over Jerusalem. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 2Kg 21:13; Is 28:17; 34:11; Lm 2:8; Am 7:17"}, {"pk": 4050710, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 1, "verse": 17, "text": "\u201cProclaim further: This is what the LORD of Armies says: My cities will again overflow with prosperity; the LORD will once more comfort Zion and again choose Jerusalem.\u201d \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 2Ch 6:6; Is 40:1; Zch 2:12"}, {"pk": 4050711, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 1, "verse": 18, "text": "Then I looked up and saw four horns. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Ezk 43:15,20"}, {"pk": 4050712, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 1, "verse": 19, "text": "So I asked the angel who was speaking with me, \u201cWhat are these?\u201d And he said to me, \u201cThese are the horns that scattered Judah, Israel, and Jerusalem.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4050713, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 1, "verse": 20, "text": "Then the LORD showed me four craftsmen."}, {"pk": 4050714, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 1, "verse": 21, "text": "I asked, \u201cWhat are they coming to do?\u201d He replied, \u201cThese are the horns that scattered Judah so no one could raise his head. These craftsmen have come to terrify them, to cut off [4] the horns of the nations that raised a horn against the land of Judah to scatter it.\u201d", "comment": "[4] Lit throw down"}, {"pk": 4050715, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 2, "verse": 1, "text": "I looked up and saw a man with a measuring line in his hand."}, {"pk": 4050716, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 2, "verse": 2, "text": "I asked, \u201cWhere are you going?\u201d He answered me, \u201cTo measure Jerusalem to determine its width and length.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4050717, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 2, "verse": 3, "text": "Then the angel who was speaking with me went out, and another angel went out to meet him."}, {"pk": 4050718, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 2, "verse": 4, "text": "He said to him, \u201cRun and tell this young man: Jerusalem will be inhabited without walls because of the number of people and livestock in it.\u201d \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Is 49:19; Jr 31:27; Ezk 36:11"}, {"pk": 4050719, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 2, "verse": 5, "text": "The declaration of the LORD: \u201cI myself will be a wall \u24dc of fire around it, and I will be the glory within it.\u201d", "comment": "\u24dc Is 26:1"}, {"pk": 4050720, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 2, "verse": 6, "text": "\u201cListen! Listen! Flee from the land of the north\u201d \u24dd \u2009\u2014\u2009this is the LORD\u2019s declaration\u2009\u2014\u2009\u201cfor I have scattered you like the four winds of heaven\u201d\u2009\u2014\u2009this is the LORD\u2019s declaration.", "comment": "\u24dd Jr 6:22; 10:22; 50:9"}, {"pk": 4050721, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 2, "verse": 7, "text": "\u201cListen, Zion! Escape, you who are living with Daughter Babylon.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4050722, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 2, "verse": 8, "text": "For the LORD of Armies says this: \u201cIn pursuit of his glory, he sent me against the nations plundering you, for whoever touches you touches the pupil [1] of my [2] eye.", "comment": "[1] Or apple
[2] Alt Hb tradition; MT reads his"}, {"pk": 4050723, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 2, "verse": 9, "text": "For look, I am raising my hand against them, and they will become plunder for their own servants. \u24d0 Then you will know that the LORD of Armies has sent me.", "comment": "\u24d0 Is 11:15; 19:16"}, {"pk": 4050724, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 2, "verse": 10, "text": "\u201cDaughter Zion, shout for joy and be glad, for I am coming to dwell among you\u201d\u2009\u2014\u2009this is the LORD\u2019s declaration."}, {"pk": 4050725, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 2, "verse": 11, "text": "\u201cMany nations will join themselves to the LORD on that day and become my [3] people. \u24d1 I will dwell among you, and you will know that the LORD of Armies has sent me to you.", "comment": "[3] LXX, Syr read his
\u24d1 Ps 47:9; Is 42:6; Mc 4:2"}, {"pk": 4050726, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 2, "verse": 12, "text": "The LORD will take possession of Judah as his portion in the Holy Land, and he will once again choose Jerusalem. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 2Ch 6:6; Zch 1:17; 3:2"}, {"pk": 4050727, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 2, "verse": 13, "text": "Let all people be silent \u24d3 before the LORD, for from his holy dwelling he has roused himself.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d3 Hab 2:20"}, {"pk": 4050728, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 3, "verse": 1, "text": "Then he showed me the high priest Joshua \u24d4 standing before the angel of the LORD, \u24d5 with Satan [1] \u24d6 standing at his right side to accuse him.", "comment": "\u24d5 Gn 16:7-13; 21:17; 22:11-16; 31:11-13
\u24d4 Hg 1:1,12,14; 2:4; Zch 6:11
\u24d6 1Ch 21:1; Jb 1:6-12; Rv 12:10
[1] Or the accuser"}, {"pk": 4050729, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 3, "verse": 2, "text": "The LORD [2] said to Satan: \u201cThe LORD rebuke you, Satan! May the LORD who has chosen Jerusalem rebuke you! Isn\u2019t this man a burning stick snatched from the fire?\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "[2] Syr reads The Angel of the LORD
\u24d7 Dt 4:20; Am 4:11"}, {"pk": 4050730, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 3, "verse": 3, "text": "Now Joshua was dressed with filthy [3] clothes \u24d8 as he stood before the angel. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d8 Dt 23:13; Is 4:4
\u24d9 Lv 22:3
[3] Probably stained with human excrement"}, {"pk": 4050731, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 3, "verse": 4, "text": "So the angel of the LORD [4] spoke to those [5] standing before him, \u201cTake off his filthy clothes!\u201d Then he said to him, \u201cSee, I have removed your iniquity from you, \u24da and I will clothe you with festive robes.\u201d", "comment": "[5] = the angels
[4] Lit he
\u24da 2Sm 24:10; Jb 7:21; Mc 7:18"}, {"pk": 4050732, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 3, "verse": 5, "text": "Then I said, \u201cLet them put a clean turban \u24db on his head.\u201d So a clean turban was placed on his head, and they clothed him in garments while the angel of the LORD was standing nearby.", "comment": "\u24db Ex 28:36-38"}, {"pk": 4050733, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 3, "verse": 6, "text": "Then the angel of the LORD charged Joshua:"}, {"pk": 4050734, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 3, "verse": 7, "text": "\u201cThis is what the LORD of Armies says: If you walk in my ways and keep my mandates, you will both rule my house and take care of my courts; I will also grant you access among these who are standing here."}, {"pk": 4050735, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 3, "verse": 8, "text": "\u201cListen, High Priest Joshua, you and your colleagues sitting before you; indeed, these men are a sign that I am about to bring my servant, the Branch. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Is 4:2; 11:1; Jr 23:5; 33:15; Ezk 17:22-24; Zch 6:12"}, {"pk": 4050736, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 3, "verse": 9, "text": "Notice the stone \u24dd I have set before Joshua; on that one stone are seven eyes. \u24d0 I will engrave an inscription on it\u201d\u2009\u2014\u2009this is the declaration of the LORD of Armies\u2009\u2014\u2009\u201cand I will take away the iniquity of this land in a single day.", "comment": "\u24d0 Zch 4:10
\u24dd Ps 118:22-23; Is 8:14; 28:16; Dn 2:35,45; Zch 4:10; Rv 5:6"}, {"pk": 4050737, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 3, "verse": 10, "text": "On that day, each of you will invite his neighbor to sit under his vine and fig tree.\u201d \u24d1 This is the declaration of the LORD of Armies.", "comment": "\u24d1 1Kg 4:25; 2Kg 18:31; Mc 4:1-8"}, {"pk": 4050738, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 4, "verse": 1, "text": "The angel who was speaking with me then returned and roused me as one awakened out of sleep."}, {"pk": 4050739, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 4, "verse": 2, "text": "He asked me, \u201cWhat do you see?\u201d I replied, \u201cI see a solid gold lampstand with a bowl at the top. The lampstand also has seven lamps at the top with seven spouts for each of [1] the lamps.", "comment": "[1] Or seven lips to"}, {"pk": 4050740, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 4, "verse": 3, "text": "There are also two olive trees beside it, one on the right of the bowl and the other on its left.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4050741, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 4, "verse": 4, "text": "Then I asked the angel who was speaking with me, \u201cWhat are these, my lord?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4050742, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 4, "verse": 5, "text": "\u201cDon\u2019t you know what they are?\u201d replied the angel who was speaking with me. I said, \u201cNo, my lord.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4050743, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 4, "verse": 6, "text": "So he answered me, \u201cThis is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: \u2018Not by strength or by might, but by my Spirit,\u2019 \u24d2 says the LORD of Armies.", "comment": "\u24d2 Hs 1:7; Hg 2:4-5"}, {"pk": 4050744, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 4, "verse": 7, "text": "\u2018What are you, great mountain? \u24d3 Before Zerubbabel you will become a plain. \u24d4 And he will bring out the capstone accompanied by shouts of: Grace, grace to it!\u2009\u2019\u201d", "comment": "\u24d3 Mt 17:20; 21:21; 1Co 13:2
\u24d4 Is 40:4"}, {"pk": 4050745, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 4, "verse": 8, "text": "Then the word of the LORD came to me: \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Zch 6:9"}, {"pk": 4050746, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 4, "verse": 9, "text": "\u201cZerubbabel\u2019s hands have laid the foundation of this house, \u24d6 and his hands will complete it. Then you will know that the LORD of Armies has sent me to you.", "comment": "\u24d6 Ezr 3:8-11; 5:16"}, {"pk": 4050747, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 4, "verse": 10, "text": "For who despises the day of small things? \u24d7 These seven eyes of the LORD, which scan throughout the whole earth, will rejoice when they see the ceremonial stone [2] in Zerubbabel\u2019s hand.\u201d \u24d8", "comment": "[2] Lit the tin stone
\u24d8 2Ch 16:9; Ps 34:15; Pr 15:3; Am 9:8; 1Pt 3:12
\u24d7 Hg 2:3-4"}, {"pk": 4050748, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 4, "verse": 11, "text": "I asked him, \u201cWhat are the two olive trees on the right and left of the lampstand?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4050749, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 4, "verse": 12, "text": "And I questioned him further, \u201cWhat are the two streams [3] of the olive trees, from which the golden oil is pouring through the two golden conduits?\u201d", "comment": "[3] Or branches"}, {"pk": 4050750, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 4, "verse": 13, "text": "Then he inquired of me, \u201cDon\u2019t you know what these are?\u201d \u201cNo, my lord,\u201d I replied."}, {"pk": 4050751, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 4, "verse": 14, "text": "\u201cThese are the two anointed ones,\u201d [4] \u24d9 he said, \u201cwho stand by the Lord of the whole earth.\u201d \u24da", "comment": "[4] = Joshua and Zerubbabel
\u24d9 Jr 33:17-22
\u24da Rv 11:3-4"}, {"pk": 4050752, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 5, "verse": 1, "text": "I looked up again and saw a flying scroll. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Ezk 2:9-10; Rv 5:1; 10:2"}, {"pk": 4050753, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 5, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cWhat do you see?\u201d he asked me. \u201cI see a flying scroll,\u201d I replied, \u201cthirty feet [1] long and fifteen feet [2] wide.\u201d \u24dc", "comment": "[2] Lit 10 cubits
[1] Lit 20 cubits
\u24dc Ex 26:15-25; 1Kg 6:3; 1Pt 4:17"}, {"pk": 4050754, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 5, "verse": 3, "text": "Then he said to me, \u201cThis is the curse \u24dd that is going out over the whole land, for everyone who is a thief, contrary to what is written on one side, has gone unpunished, [3] and everyone who swears falsely, contrary to what is written on the other side, has gone unpunished.", "comment": "[3] Or side, will be removed
\u24dd Dt 11:26-28; 28:15-68"}, {"pk": 4050755, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 5, "verse": 4, "text": "I will send it out,\u201d \u24d0 \u2009\u2014\u2009this is the declaration of the LORD of Armies\u2009\u2014\u2009\u201cand it will enter the house of the thief and the house of the one who swears falsely by my name. It will stay inside his house and destroy it along with its timbers and stones.\u201d \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 147:15; Is 55:11
\u24d1 Ezr 6:11; Dn 2:5; 3:29"}, {"pk": 4050756, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 5, "verse": 5, "text": "Then the angel who was speaking with me came forward and told me, \u201cLook up and see what this is that is approaching.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4050757, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 5, "verse": 6, "text": "So I asked, \u201cWhat is it?\u201d He responded, \u201cIt\u2019s a measuring basket [4] that is approaching.\u201d And he continued, \u201cThis is their iniquity [5] in all the land.\u201d", "comment": "[5] One Hb ms, LXX, Syr; other Hb mss read eye
[4] Lit It\u2019s an ephah"}, {"pk": 4050758, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 5, "verse": 7, "text": "Then a lead cover was lifted, and there was a woman \u24d2 sitting inside the basket. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Lv 19:36; Dt 25:14; Pr 20:10; Ezk 45:10; Am 8:5
\u24d2 Hs 9:15; Rv 17:1"}, {"pk": 4050759, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 5, "verse": 8, "text": "\u201cThis is Wickedness,\u201d he said. He shoved her down into the basket and pushed the lead weight over its opening."}, {"pk": 4050760, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 5, "verse": 9, "text": "Then I looked up and saw two women approaching with the wind in their wings. Their wings were like those of a stork, \u24d4 and they lifted up the basket between earth and sky.", "comment": "\u24d4 Jr 8:7"}, {"pk": 4050761, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 5, "verse": 10, "text": "So I asked the angel who was speaking with me, \u201cWhere are they taking the basket?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4050762, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 5, "verse": 11, "text": "\u201cTo build a shrine for it in the land of Shinar,\u201d \u24d5 he told me. \u201cWhen that is ready, the basket will be placed there on its pedestal.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d5 Gn 11:9"}, {"pk": 4050763, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 6, "verse": 1, "text": "Then I looked up again and saw four chariots coming from between two mountains. The mountains were made of bronze."}, {"pk": 4050764, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 6, "verse": 2, "text": "The first chariot had chestnut [1] horses, \u24d6 the second chariot black horses, \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 Rv 6:4
[1] Lit red
\u24d7 Rv 6:5-6"}, {"pk": 4050765, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 6, "verse": 3, "text": "the third chariot white horses, \u24d8 and the fourth chariot dappled \u24d9 horses\u2009\u2014\u2009all strong horses.", "comment": "\u24d9 Gn 31:10,12
\u24d8 Rv 6:2; 19:11"}, {"pk": 4050766, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 6, "verse": 4, "text": "So I inquired of the angel who was speaking with me, \u201cWhat are these, my lord?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4050767, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 6, "verse": 5, "text": "The angel told me, \u201cThese are the four spirits [2] \u24da of heaven going out after presenting themselves to the Lord of the whole earth.", "comment": "\u24da Jr 49:36; Rv 7:1-3
[2] Or winds"}, {"pk": 4050768, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 6, "verse": 6, "text": "The one with the black horses is going to the land of the north, the white horses are going after them, but the dappled horses are going to the land of the south.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4050769, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 6, "verse": 7, "text": "As the strong horses went out, they wanted to go patrol the earth, and the LORD said, \u201cGo, patrol the earth.\u201d So they patrolled the earth."}, {"pk": 4050770, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 6, "verse": 8, "text": "Then he summoned me saying, \u201cSee, those going to the land of the north have pacified my Spirit in the northern land.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4050771, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 6, "verse": 9, "text": "The word of the LORD came to me: \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Zch 4:8"}, {"pk": 4050772, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 6, "verse": 10, "text": "\u201cTake an offering from the exiles, from Heldai, Tobijah, and Jedaiah, who have arrived from Babylon, and go that same day to the house of Josiah son of Zephaniah."}, {"pk": 4050773, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 6, "verse": 11, "text": "Take silver and gold, make a crown, [3] and place it on the head of Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest.", "comment": "[3] Lit crowns"}, {"pk": 4050774, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 6, "verse": 12, "text": "You are to tell him: This is what the LORD of Armies says: Here is a man whose name is Branch; \u24dc he will branch out from his place and build the LORD\u2019s temple.", "comment": "\u24dc Zch 3:8"}, {"pk": 4050775, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 6, "verse": 13, "text": "Yes, he will build the LORD\u2019s temple; he will be clothed in splendor \u24dd and will sit on his throne and rule. There will also be a priest on his throne, and there will be peaceful counsel between the two of them. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd 1Ch 16:27; 29:25; Ps 96:6
\u24d0 Ps 45:6-7; 110:1-7; Dn 7:9-14; Heb 1:3,13; Rv 5:6"}, {"pk": 4050776, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 6, "verse": 14, "text": "The crown will reside in the LORD\u2019s temple as a memorial to Heldai, Tobijah, Jedaiah, and Hen [4] son of Zephaniah.", "comment": "[4] Probably Josiah"}, {"pk": 4050777, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 6, "verse": 15, "text": "People who are far off will come and build the LORD\u2019s temple, and you will know that the LORD of Armies has sent me to you. This will happen when you fully obey the LORD your God.\u201d \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Dt 28:1"}, {"pk": 4050778, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 7, "verse": 1, "text": "In the fourth year of King Darius, \u24d2 the word of the LORD came to Zechariah on the fourth day of the ninth month, which is Chislev.", "comment": "\u24d2 Zch 1:1"}, {"pk": 4050779, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 7, "verse": 2, "text": "Now the people of Bethel had sent Sharezer, Regem-melech, and their men to plead for the LORD\u2019s favor \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Zch 8:21-22"}, {"pk": 4050780, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 7, "verse": 3, "text": "by asking the priests who were at the house of the LORD of Armies as well as the prophets, \u201cShould we mourn and fast in the fifth month as we have done these many years?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4050781, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 7, "verse": 4, "text": "Then the word of the LORD of Armies came to me:"}, {"pk": 4050782, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 7, "verse": 5, "text": "\u201cAsk all the people of the land and the priests: When you fasted and lamented in the fifth and in the seventh months for these seventy years, did you really fast for me? \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Is 58:1-7"}, {"pk": 4050783, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 7, "verse": 6, "text": "When you eat and drink, don\u2019t you eat and drink simply for yourselves? \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 1Co 10:31"}, {"pk": 4050784, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 7, "verse": 7, "text": "Aren\u2019t these the words that the LORD proclaimed through the earlier prophets when Jerusalem was inhabited and secure, [1] along with its surrounding cities, and when the southern region and the Judean foothills were inhabited?\u201d", "comment": "[1] Or prosperous"}, {"pk": 4050785, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 7, "verse": 8, "text": "The word of the LORD came to Zechariah:"}, {"pk": 4050786, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 7, "verse": 9, "text": "\u201cThe LORD of Armies says this: \u2018Make fair decisions. \u24d6 Show faithful love and compassion \u24d7 to one another.", "comment": "\u24d6 Ex 18:19-23; Zch 8:16
\u24d7 Jr 7:5-7; Hs 10:12; Mc 6:8"}, {"pk": 4050787, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 7, "verse": 10, "text": "Do not oppress the widow or the fatherless, the resident alien or the poor, \u24d8 and do not plot evil in your hearts against one another.\u2019 \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Mt 22:39; Jms 3:5-6
\u24d8 Dt 14:29; 16:11"}, {"pk": 4050788, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 7, "verse": 11, "text": "But they refused to pay attention \u24da and turned a stubborn shoulder; they closed their ears so they could not hear. \u24db", "comment": "\u24da Zch 1:4
\u24db Is 6:10"}, {"pk": 4050789, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 7, "verse": 12, "text": "They made their hearts like a rock so as not to obey the law or the words that the LORD of Armies had sent by his Spirit through the earlier prophets. \u24dc Therefore intense anger came from the LORD of Armies.", "comment": "\u24dc Jr 7:13,24"}, {"pk": 4050790, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 7, "verse": 13, "text": "Just as he had called, and they would not listen, so when they called, I would not listen, says the LORD of Armies."}, {"pk": 4050791, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 7, "verse": 14, "text": "I scattered them with a windstorm over all the nations that had not known them, and the land was left desolate behind them, with no one coming or going. They turned a pleasant land into a desolation.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4050792, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 8, "verse": 1, "text": "The word of the LORD of Armies came:"}, {"pk": 4050793, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 8, "verse": 2, "text": "The LORD of Armies says this: \u201cI am extremely jealous \u24dd for Zion; I am jealous for her with great wrath.\u201d", "comment": "\u24dd Zch 1:14"}, {"pk": 4050794, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 8, "verse": 3, "text": "The LORD says this: \u201cI will return to Zion and live in Jerusalem. Then Jerusalem will be called the Faithful City; \u24d0 the mountain of the LORD of Armies will be called the Holy Mountain.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d0 Is 1:26"}, {"pk": 4050795, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 8, "verse": 4, "text": "The LORD of Armies says this: \u201cOld men and women will again sit along the streets of Jerusalem, each with a staff in hand because of advanced age."}, {"pk": 4050796, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 8, "verse": 5, "text": "The streets of the city will be filled with boys and girls playing in them.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4050797, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 8, "verse": 6, "text": "The LORD of Armies says this: \u201cThough it may seem impossible to the remnant of this people in those days, should it also seem impossible to me?\u201d\u2009\u2014\u2009this is the declaration of the LORD of Armies."}, {"pk": 4050798, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 8, "verse": 7, "text": "The LORD of Armies says this: \u201cI will save my people from the land of the east and the land of the west. [1]", "comment": "[1] Lit sunset"}, {"pk": 4050799, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 8, "verse": 8, "text": "I will bring them back \u24d1 to live in Jerusalem. They will be my people, and I will be their faithful and righteous God.\u201d \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Gn 17:7-8; Dt 26:17-18; Rv 21:3
\u24d1 Is 11:11-12; Mc 2:12-13"}, {"pk": 4050800, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 8, "verse": 9, "text": "The LORD of Armies says this: \u201cLet your hands be strong, you who now hear these words that the prophets spoke when the foundations were laid for the rebuilding of the temple, the house of the LORD of Armies."}, {"pk": 4050801, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 8, "verse": 10, "text": "For prior to those days neither man nor animal had wages. There was no safety from the enemy for anyone who came or went, for I turned everyone against his neighbor."}, {"pk": 4050802, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 8, "verse": 11, "text": "But now, I will not treat the remnant of this people as in the former days\u201d\u2009\u2014\u2009this is the declaration of the LORD of Armies."}, {"pk": 4050803, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 8, "verse": 12, "text": "\u201cFor they will sow in peace: the vine will yield its fruit, the land will yield its produce, and the skies will yield their dew. I will give the remnant of this people all these things as an inheritance. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Dt 31:7; Jos 1:6; Is 49:8"}, {"pk": 4050804, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 8, "verse": 13, "text": "As you have been a curse among the nations, \u24d4 house of Judah and house of Israel, so I will save you, and you will be a blessing. \u24d5 Don\u2019t be afraid; let your hands be strong.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d4 Dt 21:23; 2Kg 22:19
\u24d5 Gn 12:2-3"}, {"pk": 4050805, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 8, "verse": 14, "text": "For the LORD of Armies says this: \u201cAs I resolved to treat you badly when your fathers provoked me to anger, and I did not relent,\u201d says the LORD of Armies,"}, {"pk": 4050806, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 8, "verse": 15, "text": "\u201cso I have resolved again in these days to do what is good to Jerusalem and the house of Judah. \u24d6 Don\u2019t be afraid.", "comment": "\u24d6 Dt 8:16; Jr 32:40-41; Ezk 36:11"}, {"pk": 4050807, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 8, "verse": 16, "text": "These are the things you must do: Speak truth to one another; make true and sound decisions within your city gates."}, {"pk": 4050808, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 8, "verse": 17, "text": "Do not plot evil \u24d7 in your hearts against your neighbor, \u24d8 and do not love perjury, \u24d9 for I hate all this\u201d\u2009\u2014\u2009this is the LORD\u2019s declaration.", "comment": "\u24d9 Lv 5:4; Nm 30:2; Jr 5:2
\u24d8 Dt 10:12-22; Mt 22:39
\u24d7 Mc 2:1"}, {"pk": 4050809, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 8, "verse": 18, "text": "Then the word of the LORD of Armies came to me:"}, {"pk": 4050810, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 8, "verse": 19, "text": "The LORD of Armies says this: \u201cThe fast of the fourth month, \u24da the fast of the fifth, the fast of the seventh, and the fast of the tenth \u24db will become times of joy, gladness, and cheerful festivals for the house of Judah. Therefore, love truth and peace.\u201d", "comment": "\u24db 2Kg 25:1; Jr 39:1
\u24da 2Kg 25:3-4; Jr 39:2"}, {"pk": 4050811, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 8, "verse": 20, "text": "The LORD of Armies says this: \u201cPeoples will yet come, the residents of many cities;"}, {"pk": 4050812, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 8, "verse": 21, "text": "the residents of one city will go to another, saying: Let\u2019s go at once to plead for the LORD\u2019s favor and to seek the LORD of Armies. I am also going."}, {"pk": 4050813, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 8, "verse": 22, "text": "Many peoples and strong nations will come to seek the LORD of Armies in Jerusalem and to plead for the LORD\u2019s favor.\u201d \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Is 2:2-3; Jr 16:19; Mc 4:1-3; Mal 1:11-14"}, {"pk": 4050814, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 8, "verse": 23, "text": "The LORD of Armies says this: \u201cIn those days, ten men from nations of every language will grab the robe of a Jewish man tightly, urging: Let us go with you, \u24dd for we have heard that God is with you.\u201d", "comment": "\u24dd Is 4:1"}, {"pk": 4050815, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 9, "verse": 1, "text": "A pronouncement: The word of the LORD
is against the land of Hadrach,
and Damascus \u24d0 is its resting place\u2009\u2014
for the eyes of humanity
and all the tribes of Israel
are on the LORD [1] \u2009\u2014
", "comment": "\u24d0 Gn 15:2; 1Kg 11:24; Sg 7:4; Is 7:8; Am 1:3
[1] Or eyes of the LORD are on mankind \u2009\u2014"}, {"pk": 4050816, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 9, "verse": 2, "text": "and also against Hamath, \u24d1 which borders it,
as well as Tyre \u24d2 and Sidon, \u24d3
though they are very shrewd.
", "comment": "\u24d2 Jos 19:29; Is 23:1
\u24d3 Gn 10:15
\u24d1 2Kg 14:25"}, {"pk": 4050817, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 9, "verse": 3, "text": "Tyre has built herself a fortress;
she has heaped up silver like dust
and gold like the dirt of the streets.
"}, {"pk": 4050818, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 9, "verse": 4, "text": "Listen! The Lord will impoverish her
and cast her wealth into the sea;
she herself will be consumed by fire. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ezk 26:4-6; 27:27"}, {"pk": 4050819, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 9, "verse": 5, "text": "Ashkelon will see it and be afraid;
Gaza too, and will writhe in great pain,
as will Ekron, for her hope will fail.
There will cease to be a king in Gaza,
and Ashkelon will become uninhabited.
"}, {"pk": 4050820, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 9, "verse": 6, "text": "A mongrel people will live in Ashdod,
and I will destroy the pride of the Philistines. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Am 1:6-8; Zph 2:4-6"}, {"pk": 4050821, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 9, "verse": 7, "text": "I will remove the blood from their mouths
and the abhorrent things \u24d6
from between their teeth.
Then they too will become a remnant for our God;
they will become like a clan in Judah
and Ekron like the Jebusites. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 2Sm 5:6-10; 24:16-25
\u24d6 Lv 11:10; Dt 29:17; Dn 11:31"}, {"pk": 4050822, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 9, "verse": 8, "text": "I will encamp at my house as a guard,
against those who march back and forth,
and no oppressor will march against them again,
for now I have seen with my own eyes.
"}, {"pk": 4050823, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 9, "verse": 9, "text": "Rejoice greatly, Daughter Zion!
Shout in triumph, Daughter Jerusalem!
Look, your King is coming to you;
he is righteous and victorious, [2]
humble and riding on a donkey,
on a colt, the foal of a donkey. \u24d8
", "comment": "[2] Or and has salvation
\u24d8 Is 62:11; Mt 21:5; Jn 12:15"}, {"pk": 4050824, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 9, "verse": 10, "text": "I will cut off the chariot from Ephraim
and the horse from Jerusalem.
The bow of war will be removed,
and he will proclaim peace to the nations.
His dominion will extend from sea to sea,
from the Euphrates River
to the ends of the earth. \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 72:8; Mc 7:12"}, {"pk": 4050825, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 9, "verse": 11, "text": "As for you,
because of the blood of your covenant, \u24da
I will release your prisoners
from the waterless cistern. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24da Heb 10:29; 13:20
\u24db Gn 37:24; Jr 38:6"}, {"pk": 4050826, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 9, "verse": 12, "text": "Return to a stronghold,
you prisoners who have hope;
today I declare that I will restore double to you. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Jb 42:10; Is 61:7; Jr 16:18"}, {"pk": 4050827, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 9, "verse": 13, "text": "For I will bend Judah as my bow;
I will fill that bow with Ephraim.
I will rouse your sons, Zion,
against your sons, Greece. [3] \u24dd
I will make you like a warrior\u2019s sword.
", "comment": "[3] Lit Javan
\u24dd Dn 8:21; 10:20"}, {"pk": 4050828, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 9, "verse": 14, "text": "Then the LORD will appear over them,
and his arrow will fly like lightning.
The Lord GOD will sound the trumpet
and advance with the southern storms. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 83:15"}, {"pk": 4050829, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 9, "verse": 15, "text": "The LORD of Armies will defend them.
They will consume and conquer with slingstones;
they will drink and be rowdy as if with wine. \u24d1
They will be as full as the sprinkling basin, \u24d2
like those at the corners of the altar. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ex 27:3
\u24d1 Nm 23:24
\u24d3 Lv 1:5,11; 3:2"}, {"pk": 4050830, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 9, "verse": 16, "text": "The LORD their God will save them on that day
as the flock of his people; \u24d4
for they are like jewels in a crown, \u24d5
sparkling over his land.
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ezk 36:38
\u24d5 Lv 8:9"}, {"pk": 4050831, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 9, "verse": 17, "text": "How lovely and beautiful!
Grain will make the young men flourish,
and new wine, the young women.
"}, {"pk": 4050832, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 10, "verse": 1, "text": "Ask the LORD for rain
in the season of spring rain.
The LORD makes the rain clouds,
and he will give them showers of rain
and crops in the field for everyone. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Dt 28:12; Is 30:23; Jr 51:16"}, {"pk": 4050833, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 10, "verse": 2, "text": "For the idols speak falsehood,
and the diviners \u24d7 see illusions;
they relate empty dreams
and offer empty comfort.
Therefore the people wander like sheep;
they suffer affliction because there is no shepherd.
", "comment": "\u24d7 Jr 27:9; Mc 3:7"}, {"pk": 4050834, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 10, "verse": 3, "text": "My anger burns against the shepherds,
so I will punish the leaders. [1]
For the LORD of Armies has tended his flock,
the house of Judah;
he will make them like his majestic steed in battle.
", "comment": "[1] Lit male goats"}, {"pk": 4050835, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 10, "verse": 4, "text": "The cornerstone \u24d8 will come from Judah. [2]
The tent peg \u24d9 will come from them
and also the battle bow \u24da and every [3] ruler.
Together
", "comment": "[2] Lit him
[3] Lit also from him the..., from him every
\u24d8 Jdg 20:2; 1Sm 14:38; Ps 118:22; Is 28:16
\u24da 2Kg 13:15-17; Rv 6:2
\u24d9 Jdg 4:21"}, {"pk": 4050836, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 10, "verse": 5, "text": "they will be like warriors in battle
trampling down the mud of the streets.
They will fight because the LORD is with them,
and they will put horsemen to shame.
"}, {"pk": 4050837, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 10, "verse": 6, "text": "I will strengthen the house of Judah
and deliver the house of Joseph. [4]
I will restore [5] them
because I have compassion on them,
and they will be
as though I had never rejected them. \u24db
For I am the LORD their God,
and I will answer them.
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 103:12
[4] = the northern kingdom
[5] Other Hb mss, LXX read settle"}, {"pk": 4050838, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 10, "verse": 7, "text": "Ephraim \u24dc will be like a warrior,
and their hearts will be glad as if with wine.
Their children will see it and be glad; \u24dd
their hearts will rejoice in the LORD.
", "comment": "\u24dd Ex 4:14; Ps 16:9
\u24dc Is 7:8"}, {"pk": 4050839, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 10, "verse": 8, "text": "I will whistle \u24d0 and gather them
because I have redeemed \u24d1 them;
they will be as numerous as they once were.
", "comment": "\u24d0 Is 5:26; 7:18
\u24d1 Ex 13:13; 21:8; 34:20; Jb 5:20; Ps 130:8; Is 51:11; Mc 6:4"}, {"pk": 4050840, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 10, "verse": 9, "text": "Though I sow \u24d2 them among the nations,
they will remember \u24d3 me in the distant lands;
they and their children will live and return.
", "comment": "\u24d3 Gn 40:23; Jos 1:13
\u24d2 Gn 26:12; Ex 23:16; Ps 126:5"}, {"pk": 4050841, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 10, "verse": 10, "text": "I will bring them back from the land of Egypt
and gather them from Assyria.
I will bring them to the land of Gilead \u24d4
and to Lebanon,
but it will not be enough for them.
", "comment": "\u24d4 Gn 31:21; Dt 34:1; Ps 60:7"}, {"pk": 4050842, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 10, "verse": 11, "text": "The LORD [6] will pass through the sea of distress
and strike the waves of the sea;
all the depths of the Nile will dry up. \u24d5
The pride of Assyria will be brought down,
and the scepter of Egypt will come to an end.
", "comment": "\u24d5 Gn 8:7; Jos 2:10; 4:23; 1Kg 17:7; Jb 12:15; Ps 74:15; Pr 17:22
[6] Lit He"}, {"pk": 4050843, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 10, "verse": 12, "text": "I will strengthen \u24d6 them in the LORD,
and they will march \u24d7 in his name\u2009\u2014
this is the LORD\u2019s declaration.", "comment": "\u24d6 Zch 10:6
\u24d7 Jos 6:3; Ps 68:7; Jr 46:9"}, {"pk": 4050844, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 11, "verse": 1, "text": "Open your gates, Lebanon,
and fire will consume your cedars. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Jdg 9:15; 2Kg 19:23; Ps 29:5; Sg 5:15; Is 2:13"}, {"pk": 4050845, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 11, "verse": 2, "text": "Wail, cypress, \u24d9 for the cedar has fallen;
the glorious trees are destroyed!
Wail, oaks of Bashan, \u24da
for the stately forest has fallen!
", "comment": "\u24da Is 2:13; Ezk 27:6
\u24d9 Is 14:8"}, {"pk": 4050846, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 11, "verse": 3, "text": "Listen to the wail \u24db of the shepherds, \u24dc
for their glory is destroyed.
Listen to the roar of young lions, \u24dd
for the thickets of the Jordan \u24d0 are [1] destroyed.
", "comment": "\u24dd Jb 4:10; Ps 34:10; Is 5:29; Nah 2:11
\u24d0 Jr 49:19
[1] Lit for the majesty of the Jordan is
\u24db Is 15:8; Zph 1:10
\u24dc Zch 10:2-3"}, {"pk": 4050847, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 11, "verse": 4, "text": "The LORD my God says this: \u201cShepherd the flock intended for slaughter."}, {"pk": 4050848, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 11, "verse": 5, "text": "Those who buy them slaughter them but are not punished. \u24d1 Those who sell them say: Blessed be the LORD because I have become rich! Even their own shepherds have no compassion for them.", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 34:22"}, {"pk": 4050849, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 11, "verse": 6, "text": "Indeed, I will no longer have compassion on the inhabitants of the land\u201d\u2009\u2014\u2009this is the LORD\u2019s declaration. \u201cInstead, I will turn everyone over to his neighbor and his king. They will devastate the land, and I will not rescue it from their hand.\u201d \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Jr 13:14; Lm 2:2,17,21; Ezk 7:4,9"}, {"pk": 4050850, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 11, "verse": 7, "text": "So I shepherded the flock intended for slaughter, the oppressed of the flock. [2] I took two staffs, calling one Favor \u24d3 and the other Union, and I shepherded the flock.", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 90:17; Zch 11:10
[2] LXX reads slaughter that belonged to the sheep merchants"}, {"pk": 4050851, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 11, "verse": 8, "text": "In one month I got rid of three shepherds. I became impatient with them, and they also detested me."}, {"pk": 4050852, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 11, "verse": 9, "text": "Then I said, \u201cI will no longer shepherd you. Let what is dying die, and let what is perishing perish; let the rest devour each other\u2019s flesh.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4050853, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 11, "verse": 10, "text": "Next I took my staff called Favor and cut it in two, annulling the covenant I had made with all the peoples."}, {"pk": 4050854, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 11, "verse": 11, "text": "It was annulled on that day, and so the oppressed of the flock [3] who were watching me knew that it was the word of the LORD.", "comment": "[3] LXX reads and the sheep merchants"}, {"pk": 4050855, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 11, "verse": 12, "text": "Then I said to them, \u201cIf it seems right to you, give me my wages; but if not, keep them.\u201d So they weighed my wages, thirty pieces of silver. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Ex 21:32"}, {"pk": 4050856, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 11, "verse": 13, "text": "\u201cThrow it to the potter,\u201d [4] the LORD said to me\u2009\u2014\u2009this magnificent price I was valued by them. So I took the thirty pieces of silver and threw it into the house of the LORD, to the potter. [5] \u24d5", "comment": "[4] Syr reads treasury
\u24d5 Mt 26:15; 27:3-10
[5] One Hb ms, Syr read treasury"}, {"pk": 4050857, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 11, "verse": 14, "text": "Then I cut in two my second staff, Union, annulling the brotherhood between Judah and Israel."}, {"pk": 4050858, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 11, "verse": 15, "text": "The LORD also said to me: \u201cTake the equipment of a foolish shepherd."}, {"pk": 4050859, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 11, "verse": 16, "text": "I am about to raise up a shepherd in the land who will not care for those who are perishing, and he will not seek the lost [6] or heal the broken. He will not sustain the healthy, [7] but he will devour the flesh of the fat sheep \u24d6 and tear off their hooves.", "comment": "[7] Or exhausted
\u24d6 Ezk 34:3-4
[6] Or young"}, {"pk": 4050860, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 11, "verse": 17, "text": "Woe to the worthless shepherd
who deserts the flock! \u24d7
May a sword strike [8] his arm
and his right eye!
May his arm wither away
and his right eye go completely blind!\u201d
", "comment": "[8] Lit be against
\u24d7 Jr 23:2"}, {"pk": 4050861, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 12, "verse": 1, "text": "A pronouncement: The word of the LORD concerning Israel.
A declaration of the LORD,
who stretched out the heavens, \u24d8
laid the foundation of the earth, \u24d9
and formed the spirit of man within him.
", "comment": "\u24d8 Is 45:12; 51:13; Jr 10:12; 51:15
\u24d9 Jb 38:4; Heb 1:10"}, {"pk": 4050862, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 12, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cLook, I will make Jerusalem a cup that causes staggering \u24da for the peoples who surround the city. The siege against Jerusalem will also involve Judah. \u24db", "comment": "\u24da Is 51:22-23; Jr 25:15-16; Rv 16:19
\u24db Jr 4:16; Ezk 38:8-9,14-16; Zch 14:2"}, {"pk": 4050863, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 12, "verse": 3, "text": "On that day I will make Jerusalem a heavy stone for all the peoples; all who try to lift it will injure themselves severely when all the nations of the earth gather against her. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Jl 3:1-2"}, {"pk": 4050864, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 12, "verse": 4, "text": "On that day\u201d\u2009\u2014\u2009this is the LORD\u2019s declaration\u2009\u2014\u2009\u201cI will strike every horse with panic and its rider with madness. \u24dd I will keep a watchful eye on \u24d0 the house of Judah but strike all the horses of the nations with blindness.", "comment": "\u24d0 Is 37:17; Jr 32:19
\u24dd Dt 28:28"}, {"pk": 4050865, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 12, "verse": 5, "text": "Then each of the leaders of Judah will think to himself: The residents of Jerusalem are my strength through the LORD of Armies, their God."}, {"pk": 4050866, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 12, "verse": 6, "text": "On that day I will make the leaders of Judah like a firepot in a woodpile, \u24d1 like a flaming torch among sheaves; they will consume all the peoples around them on the right and the left, while Jerusalem continues to be inhabited on its site, in Jerusalem.", "comment": "\u24d1 Jr 5:14; Ob 18"}, {"pk": 4050867, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 12, "verse": 7, "text": "The LORD will save the tents of Judah first, so that the glory of David\u2019s house and the glory of Jerusalem\u2019s residents may not be greater than that of Judah."}, {"pk": 4050868, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 12, "verse": 8, "text": "On that day the LORD will defend the inhabitants of Jerusalem, \u24d2 so that on that day the one who is weakest among them will be like David on that day, and the house of David will be like God, like the angel of the LORD, before them. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Lv 26:8; Jos 23:10
\u24d2 2Kg 19:34; 20:6; Is 37:35; 38:6; Zch 9:15"}, {"pk": 4050869, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 12, "verse": 9, "text": "On that day I will set out to destroy all the nations that come against Jerusalem."}, {"pk": 4050870, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 12, "verse": 10, "text": "\u201cThen I will pour out a spirit [1] \u24d4 of grace and prayer on the house of David and the residents of Jerusalem, and they will look at [2] me whom they pierced. They will mourn for him as one mourns for an only child and weep bitterly for him as one weeps for a firstborn. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Jr 6:26; Jn 19:37; Rv 1:7
[2] Or to
\u24d4 Is 44:3; Ezk 36:27; 39:29; Jl 2:28-29; Zch 4:6; Ac 2:17
[1] Or out the Spirit"}, {"pk": 4050871, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 12, "verse": 11, "text": "On that day the mourning in Jerusalem will be as great as the mourning of Hadad-rimmon in the plain of Megiddo."}, {"pk": 4050872, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 12, "verse": 12, "text": "The land will mourn, every family by itself: the family of David\u2019s house by itself and their women by themselves; the family of Nathan\u2019s [3] \u24d6 house by itself and their women by themselves;", "comment": "[3] = a son of David
\u24d6 2Sm 5:14; Lk 3:31"}, {"pk": 4050873, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 12, "verse": 13, "text": "the family of Levi\u2019s house by itself and their women by themselves; the family of Shimei [4] \u24d7 by itself and their women by themselves;", "comment": "[4] = a descendant of Levi
\u24d7 Ex 6:17; Nm 3:18; 1Ch 6:17"}, {"pk": 4050874, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 12, "verse": 14, "text": "all the remaining families, every family by itself, and their women by themselves."}, {"pk": 4050875, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 13, "verse": 1, "text": "\u201cOn that day a fountain \u24d8 will be opened for the house of David and for the residents of Jerusalem, to wash away sin and impurity. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 36:9; 68:26; Pr 14:27; Jr 2:13; 17:13
\u24d9 Zch 3:1-10"}, {"pk": 4050876, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 13, "verse": 2, "text": "On that day\u201d\u2009\u2014\u2009this is the declaration of the LORD of Armies\u2009\u2014\u2009\u201cI will remove the names of the idols from the land, and they will no longer be remembered. \u24da I will banish the prophets [1] and the unclean spirit from the land.", "comment": "\u24da Ex 17:14; Dt 12:3; 25:19; 29:20; 32:26; Ps 34:16; 109:15
[1] = false prophets"}, {"pk": 4050877, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 13, "verse": 3, "text": "If a man still prophesies, his father and his mother who bore him will say to him: You cannot remain alive because you have spoken a lie in the name of the LORD. When he prophesies, his father and his mother who bore him will pierce him through. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Dt 13:5; 18:20; Jr 14:14-15; 23:14-16,30-31; 27:15-16; Ezk 13:2-4,9,16; Mc 3:5-6,11"}, {"pk": 4050878, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 13, "verse": 4, "text": "On that day every prophet will be ashamed of his vision when he prophesies; they will not put on a hairy cloak \u24dc in order to deceive.", "comment": "\u24dc 1Kg 19:13,19; 2Kg 2:8"}, {"pk": 4050879, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 13, "verse": 5, "text": "He will say: I am not a prophet; I work the land, for a man purchased [2] me as a servant since my youth. \u24dd", "comment": "[2] Or sold
\u24dd Am 7:14"}, {"pk": 4050880, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 13, "verse": 6, "text": "If someone asks him: What are these wounds \u24d0 on your chest? [3] \u2009\u2014\u2009then he will answer: I received the wounds in the house of my friends.", "comment": "\u24d0 1Kg 18:28
[3] Lit wounds between your hands"}, {"pk": 4050881, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 13, "verse": 7, "text": "Sword, awake against my shepherd,
against the man who is my associate\u2009\u2014 this is the declaration of the LORD of Armies. Strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered; \u24d1
I will turn my hand against the little ones.
", "comment": "\u24d1 Mt 26:31; Mk 14:27"}, {"pk": 4050882, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 13, "verse": 8, "text": "In the whole land\u2009\u2014 this is the LORD\u2019s declaration\u2009\u2014 two-thirds [4] will be cut off and die,
but a third will be left in it.
", "comment": "[4] Lit two-thirds in it"}, {"pk": 4050883, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 13, "verse": 9, "text": "I will put this third through the fire;
I will refine them as silver is refined
and test them as gold is tested. \u24d2
They will call on my name,
and I will answer them. \u24d3
I will say: They are my people,
and they will say: The LORD is our God.\u201d \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 20:9; 27:7; 86:7; 102:2; Pr 1:28; Is 58:9; 65:24; Jr 33:3
\u24d4 Ex 6:7; Lv 26:12; Jr 7:23; 11:4; 24:7; 30:22; 31:1,33; 32:38; Ezk 11:20; 14:11; 36:28; 37:23,27; Zch 8:8; 2Co 6:16; Heb 8:10
\u24d2 Ps 66:10; Pr 17:3; Is 48:10; Mal 3:3"}, {"pk": 4050884, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 14, "verse": 1, "text": "Look, a day belonging to the LORD is coming \u24d5 when the plunder taken from you will be divided in your presence.", "comment": "\u24d5 Is 39:6; Jr 7:32; Am 9:13"}, {"pk": 4050885, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 14, "verse": 2, "text": "I will gather all the nations against Jerusalem for battle. \u24d6 The city will be captured, the houses looted, and the women raped. Half the city will go into exile, but the rest of the people will not be removed from the city.", "comment": "\u24d6 Jl 3:2; Zch 12:2-3"}, {"pk": 4050886, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 14, "verse": 3, "text": "Then the LORD will go out to fight against those nations as he fights on a day of battle. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Rv 19:11-21"}, {"pk": 4050887, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 14, "verse": 4, "text": "On that day his feet will stand on the Mount of Olives, \u24d8 which faces Jerusalem on the east. The Mount of Olives will be split in half from east to west, forming a huge valley, so that half the mountain will move to the north and half to the south.", "comment": "\u24d8 Ezk 11:23; Mt 24:3; Ac 1:11-12"}, {"pk": 4050888, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 14, "verse": 5, "text": "You will flee by my mountain valley, [1] for the valley of the mountains will extend to Azal. You will flee as you fled [2] from the earthquake in the days of King Uzziah of Judah. \u24d9 Then the LORD my God will come and all the holy ones \u24da with him. [3] \u24db", "comment": "\u24da Dt 33:2-3; Ps 89:5,7; Dn 7:21; Jd 14
\u24db Ps 89:5-7; Mt 25:31
[1] Some Hb mss, LXX, Sym, Tg read The valley of my mountains will be blocked
[2] LXX reads It will be blocked as it was blocked
\u24d9 Am 1:1
[3] Some Hb mss, LXX, Vg, Tg, Syr; other Hb mss read you"}, {"pk": 4050889, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 14, "verse": 6, "text": "On that day there will be no light; the sunlight and moonlight will diminish. [4] [5] \u24dc", "comment": "[5] Lit no light; the precious ones will congeal
\u24dc Is 13:10; Jl 2:10; 3:15
[4] LXX, Sym, Syr, Tg, Vg read no light or cold or ice"}, {"pk": 4050890, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 14, "verse": 7, "text": "It will be a unique day known only to the LORD, \u24dd without day or night, but there will be light at evening.", "comment": "\u24dd Mt 24:36"}, {"pk": 4050891, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 14, "verse": 8, "text": "On that day living water will flow out from Jerusalem, \u24d0 half of it toward the eastern sea [6] and the other half toward the western sea, [7] in summer and winter alike.", "comment": "\u24d0 Ezk 41:7; 47:1-12; Jl 3:18; Rv 8:8-9; 16:3
[6] = the Dead Sea
[7] = the Mediterranean Sea"}, {"pk": 4050892, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 14, "verse": 9, "text": "On that day the LORD will become King over the whole earth \u24d1 \u2009\u2014\u2009the LORD alone, and his name alone. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d1 Mt 25:31
\u24d2 Dt 4:35,39; 6:4; Is 45:5"}, {"pk": 4050893, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 14, "verse": 10, "text": "All the land from Geba \u24d3 to Rimmon \u24d4 south of Jerusalem will be changed into a plain. But Jerusalem will be raised up and will remain [8] on its site from the Benjamin Gate \u24d5 to the place of the First Gate, [9] to the Corner Gate, and from the Tower of Hananel to the royal winepresses. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d3 2Kg 23:8
\u24d4 Neh 11:29
[8] Or will be inhabited
[9] Or the former gate
\u24d5 Jr 37:13
\u24d6 Neh 3:1; 12:39; Jr 31:38-40"}, {"pk": 4050894, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 14, "verse": 11, "text": "People will live there, and never again will there be a curse of complete destruction. So Jerusalem will dwell in security."}, {"pk": 4050895, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 14, "verse": 12, "text": "This will be the plague with which the LORD strikes all the people who have warred against Jerusalem: their flesh will rot while they stand on their feet, their eyes will rot in their sockets, and their tongues will rot in their mouths."}, {"pk": 4050896, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 14, "verse": 13, "text": "On that day a great panic from the LORD will be among them, so that each will seize the hand of another, and the hand of one will rise against the other."}, {"pk": 4050897, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 14, "verse": 14, "text": "Judah will also fight at Jerusalem, and the wealth of all the surrounding nations will be collected: gold, silver, and clothing in great abundance. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Mc 4:13; Hg 2:7"}, {"pk": 4050898, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 14, "verse": 15, "text": "The same plague as the previous one will strike [10] the horses, mules, camels, donkeys, and all the animals that are in those camps.", "comment": "[10] Lit be on"}, {"pk": 4050899, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 14, "verse": 16, "text": "Then all the survivors from the nations that came against Jerusalem will go up year after year to worship the King, the LORD of Armies, and to celebrate the Festival of Shelters. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Lv 23:33-36"}, {"pk": 4050900, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 14, "verse": 17, "text": "Should any of the families of the earth not go up to Jerusalem to worship the King, the LORD of Armies, rain will not fall on them."}, {"pk": 4050901, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 14, "verse": 18, "text": "And if the people [11] of Egypt will not go up and enter, then rain will not fall on them; this will be the plague the LORD inflicts on the nations who do not go up to celebrate the Festival of Shelters.", "comment": "[11] Lit family"}, {"pk": 4050902, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 14, "verse": 19, "text": "This will be the punishment of Egypt and all the nations that do not go up to celebrate the Festival of Shelters."}, {"pk": 4050903, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 14, "verse": 20, "text": "On that day, the words HOLY TO THE LORD will be on the bells of the horses. \u24d9 The pots in the house of the LORD will be like the sprinkling basins before the altar.", "comment": "\u24d9 Ex 28:36; 39:30"}, {"pk": 4050904, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 38, "chapter": 14, "verse": 21, "text": "Every pot in Jerusalem and in Judah will be holy to the LORD of Armies. All who sacrifice will come and use the pots to cook in. And on that day there will no longer be a Canaanite [12] in the house of the LORD of Armies.", "comment": "[12] Or merchant"}, {"pk": 4050905, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 39, "chapter": 1, "verse": 1, "text": "A pronouncement: \u24da The word of the LORD \u24db to Israel through \u24dc Malachi. [1]", "comment": "\u24db Hs 1:1; Jl 1:1; Mc 1:1; Zph 1:1
[1] = My Messenger
\u24da Is 13:1; Zch 9:1; 12:1
\u24dc Jr 37:2; Hg 1:1"}, {"pk": 4050906, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 39, "chapter": 1, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cI have loved you,\u201d \u24dd says the LORD. Yet you ask, \u201cHow have you loved us?\u201d \u201cWasn\u2019t Esau Jacob\u2019s brother?\u201d \u24d0 This is the LORD\u2019s declaration. \u201cEven so, I loved Jacob,", "comment": "\u24d0 Gn 25:25-26; 36:19
\u24dd Dt 4:37; 7:6-8; 10:14-15; Neh 13:26; Ps 78:68"}, {"pk": 4050907, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 39, "chapter": 1, "verse": 3, "text": "but I hated Esau. \u24d1 I turned his mountains into a wasteland, and gave his inheritance to the desert jackals.\u201d \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d1 Gn 25:23; Rm 9:10-13
\u24d2 Is 34:5-17; Jr 49:7-22; Ezk 35:1-15"}, {"pk": 4050908, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 39, "chapter": 1, "verse": 4, "text": "Though Edom says: \u201cWe have been devastated, but we will rebuild [2] the ruins,\u201d the LORD of Armies says this: \u201cThey may build, but I will demolish. They will be called a wicked country \u24d3 and the people the LORD has cursed [3] forever. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Is 34:5-17; Jr 49:17-18; Mal 1:14; 2:2; 3:9; 4:6
[2] Or will return and build
\u24d3 Mal 3:12,15
[3] Or LORD is angry with"}, {"pk": 4050909, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 39, "chapter": 1, "verse": 5, "text": "Your own eyes will see this, and you yourselves will say, \u2018The LORD is great, even beyond [4] the borders of Israel.\u2019 \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 67:1-7; 72:8-11; Ezk 39:7; Zch 12:1-10; Rm 11:11-12
[4] Or great over"}, {"pk": 4050910, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 39, "chapter": 1, "verse": 6, "text": "\u201cA son honors his father, and a servant his master. But if I am a father, where is my honor? And if I am a master, where is your fear of me? \u24d6 says the LORD of Armies to you priests, who despise my name.\u201d Yet you ask: \u201cHow have we despised your name?\u201d", "comment": "\u24d6 1Sm 2:30; Dn 5:23; Hg 1:8"}, {"pk": 4050911, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 39, "chapter": 1, "verse": 7, "text": "\u201cBy presenting defiled food on my altar.\u201d \u201cHow have we defiled you?\u201d you ask. \u24d7 When you say: \u201cThe LORD\u2019s table is contemptible.\u201d \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Ezk 41:22; 44:16
\u24d7 Ezk 22:26"}, {"pk": 4050912, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 39, "chapter": 1, "verse": 8, "text": "\u201cWhen you present a blind animal for sacrifice, is it not wrong? And when you present a lame or sick animal, is it not wrong? \u24d9 Bring it to your governor! Would he be pleased with you or show you favor?\u201d asks the LORD of Armies.", "comment": "\u24d9 Lv 22:18-25; Dt 15:21; 17:1"}, {"pk": 4050913, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 39, "chapter": 1, "verse": 9, "text": "\u201cAnd now plead for God\u2019s favor. Will he be gracious to us? \u24da Since this has come from your hands, will he show any of you favor?\u201d \u24db asks the LORD of Armies.", "comment": "\u24da 1Sm 13:12; Pr 19:6; Dn 9:13
\u24db Nm 6:25-26"}, {"pk": 4050914, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 39, "chapter": 1, "verse": 10, "text": "\u201cI wish one of you would shut the temple doors, \u24dc so that you would no longer kindle a useless fire on my altar! \u24dd I am not pleased with you,\u201d says the LORD of Armies, \u201cand I will accept \u24d0 no offering from your hands. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d0 Lv 22:19-21
\u24dd Pr 1:17; Is 1:14
\u24dc 2Ch 28:24
\u24d1 Is 1:10-17; Jr 6:20; Am 5:21-23; Mc 6:6-8"}, {"pk": 4050915, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 39, "chapter": 1, "verse": 11, "text": "\u201cMy name will be great among the nations, \u24d2 from the rising of the sun to its setting. Incense [5] and pure offerings will be presented in my name in every place because my name will be great among the nations,\u201d [6] says the LORD of Armies.", "comment": "[5] Or Burnt offerings
[6] Or is great... are presented... is great
\u24d2 Ps 113:3; Is 45:6; 59:19; Mt 8:11"}, {"pk": 4050916, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 39, "chapter": 1, "verse": 12, "text": "\u201cBut you are profaning it \u24d3 when you say: \u2018The Lord\u2019s table is defiled, and its product, its food, is contemptible.\u2019", "comment": "\u24d3 Lv 22:2; Ezk 13:19; 22:26; 36:20-23; Mal 2:10-11"}, {"pk": 4050917, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 39, "chapter": 1, "verse": 13, "text": "You also say: \u2018Look, what a nuisance!\u2009\u2019 And you scorn [7] it,\u201d [8] \u24d4 says the LORD of Armies. \u201cYou bring stolen, [9] \u24d5 lame, or sick animals. You bring this as an offering! Am I to accept that from your hands?\u201d asks the LORD.", "comment": "[9] Or injured
\u24d5 2Sm 24:24
[7] Lit blow at
[8] Alt Hb tradition reads me
\u24d4 1Sm 2:29"}, {"pk": 4050918, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 39, "chapter": 1, "verse": 14, "text": "\u201cThe deceiver is cursed who has an acceptable male in his flock and makes a vow but sacrifices a defective animal to the Lord. \u24d6 For I am a great King,\u201d says the LORD of Armies, \u201cand my name will be feared among the nations.", "comment": "\u24d6 Lv 22:18-25; 27:9-10; Nm 30:2; Dt 23:21-23; Ec 5:4-7"}, {"pk": 4050919, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 39, "chapter": 2, "verse": 1, "text": "\u201cTherefore, this decree \u24d7 is for you priests:", "comment": "\u24d7 Nah 1:14"}, {"pk": 4050920, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 39, "chapter": 2, "verse": 2, "text": "If you don\u2019t listen, and if you don\u2019t take it to heart \u24d8 to honor my name,\u201d says the LORD of Armies, \u201cI will send a curse among you, and I will curse your blessings. \u24d9 In fact, I have already begun to curse them because you are not taking it to heart.", "comment": "\u24d9 Dt 28:20; Pr 3:33; 28:27; Mal 3:9
\u24d8 Is 42:25; 57:1; Jr 12:11"}, {"pk": 4050921, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 39, "chapter": 2, "verse": 3, "text": "\u201cLook, I am going to rebuke your descendants, \u24da and I will spread animal waste [1] over your faces, the waste from your festival sacrifices, \u24db and you will be taken away with it.", "comment": "[1] Dung or entrails
\u24db Ex 29:14; Lv 16:27
\u24da Hs 4:6-8"}, {"pk": 4050922, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 39, "chapter": 2, "verse": 4, "text": "Then you will know that I sent you this decree, so that my covenant with Levi \u24dc may continue,\u201d says the LORD of Armies.", "comment": "\u24dc Nm 25:11-13; Dt 10:8; 33:8-11; Neh 13:29; Jr 33:17-22"}, {"pk": 4050923, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 39, "chapter": 2, "verse": 5, "text": "\u201cMy covenant with him was one of life and peace, \u24dd and I gave these to him; it called for reverence, and he revered me and stood in awe of my name. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Mal 1:6
\u24dd 1Sm 25:6; Pr 3:2"}, {"pk": 4050924, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 39, "chapter": 2, "verse": 6, "text": "True instruction was in his mouth, and nothing wrong was found on his lips. He walked with me \u24d1 in peace and integrity and turned many from iniquity. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Is 53:6; Jr 23:22; Ezk 3:19-20
\u24d1 Gn 5:22,24; 6:9; Mc 6:8"}, {"pk": 4050925, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 39, "chapter": 2, "verse": 7, "text": "For the lips of a priest should guard knowledge, and people should desire instruction from his mouth, because he is the messenger of the LORD of Armies. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 2Ch 36:15-16; Hg 1:13"}, {"pk": 4050926, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 39, "chapter": 2, "verse": 8, "text": "\u201cYou, on the other hand, have turned from the way. \u24d4 You have caused many to stumble \u24d5 by your instruction. You have violated [2] the covenant of Levi,\u201d says the LORD of Armies.", "comment": "[2] Lit corrupted
\u24d4 Ex 32:8; Dt 31:29; Mal 3:7
\u24d5 Pr 4:16; Is 8:14-15; Hs 14:1"}, {"pk": 4050927, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 39, "chapter": 2, "verse": 9, "text": "\u201cSo I in turn have made you despised \u24d6 and humiliated before all the people because you are not keeping my ways but are showing partiality in your instruction.\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Lv 19:15; Dt 10:17; Ps 82:2; Mt 22:16; 1Tm 5:21; Jms 2:1,9
\u24d6 Mal 1:6-7"}, {"pk": 4050928, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 39, "chapter": 2, "verse": 10, "text": "Don\u2019t all of us have one Father? \u24d8 Didn\u2019t one God create us? \u24d9 Why then do we act treacherously against one another, \u24da profaning \u24db the covenant of our fathers? \u24dc", "comment": "\u24da Ex 21:8; Jdg 9:23; Jb 6:15; Is 21:2; Jr 3:20
\u24dc 1Kg 8:21
\u24d8 Ex 4:22-23; Is 63:16; Hs 11:1; Mal 1:6; Jn 8:41
\u24d9 Dt 32:6; Is 43:1-7; 64:8
\u24db Nm 30:2; Ps 55:20; 89:34; Mal 1:12"}, {"pk": 4050929, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 39, "chapter": 2, "verse": 11, "text": "Judah has acted treacherously, and a detestable \u24dd act has been done in Israel and in Jerusalem. For Judah has profaned \u24d0 the LORD\u2019s sanctuary, [3] \u24d1 which he loves, \u24d2 and has married the daughter of a foreign god. [4] \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 78:68-69
\u24d3 Dt 7:3-4; Ezr 9:1-2,10-14; Neh 13:23-30
\u24dd Lv 18:22-30; Ezr 9:1-14; Neh 13:4-9
\u24d0 Jr 16:18; Ezk 44:7
[3] Or profaned what is holy to the LORD
\u24d1 Ex 36:1-6; Zph 3:4
[4] = a woman who worshiped a foreign god"}, {"pk": 4050930, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 39, "chapter": 2, "verse": 12, "text": "May the LORD cut off \u24d4 from the tents of Jacob the man who does this, whoever he may be, [5] \u24d5 even if he presents an offering to the LORD of Armies.", "comment": "\u24d5 Ru 4:10; 1Sm 24:21
\u24d4 Ex 12:19; 31:14
[5] Hb obscure"}, {"pk": 4050931, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 39, "chapter": 2, "verse": 13, "text": "This is another thing you do. You are covering the LORD\u2019s altar with tears, with weeping and groaning, \u24d6 because he no longer respects your offerings or receives them gladly from your hands. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 1Kg 8:28-30; Is 56:7
\u24d6 Ps 6:6-10"}, {"pk": 4050932, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 39, "chapter": 2, "verse": 14, "text": "And you ask, \u201cWhy?\u201d Because even though the LORD has been a witness \u24d8 between you and the wife of your youth, \u24d9 you have acted treacherously against her. She was your marriage partner \u24da and your wife by covenant. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Ezk 16:8,59-62; Hs 2:16-20
\u24da Ec 4:10
\u24d8 Gn 31:50-53; Jdg 11:10; 1Sm 12:5
\u24d9 Pr 2:16-17; 5:18; Is 54:6"}, {"pk": 4050933, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 39, "chapter": 2, "verse": 15, "text": "Didn\u2019t God make them one and give them a portion of spirit? What is the one seeking? [6] Godly offspring. So watch yourselves carefully, [7] \u24dc so that no one acts treacherously against the wife of his [8] youth.", "comment": "[7] Lit So guard yourselves in your spirit
[6] Hb obscure
\u24dc Ex 23:13; Jos 23:11
[8] Lit your"}, {"pk": 4050934, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 39, "chapter": 2, "verse": 16, "text": "\u201cIf he hates \u24dd and divorces his wife,\u201d \u24d0 says the LORD God of Israel, \u201che [9] covers his garment with injustice,\u201d \u24d1 says the LORD of Armies. Therefore, watch yourselves carefully, [10] and do not act treacherously.", "comment": "\u24d1 Gn 6:11,13; Ps 73:6; Jr 22:3; Hab 1:2-3
[10] Lit Therefore, guard yourselves in your spirit
\u24dd Gn 29:31; Dt 21:15-17; 22:13,16; Jdg 15:2; Pr 30:23
\u24d0 Dt 24:1-4
[9] Or The LORD God of Israel says that he hates divorce and the one who"}, {"pk": 4050935, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 39, "chapter": 2, "verse": 17, "text": "You have wearied the LORD \u24d2 with your words. Yet you ask, \u201cHow have we wearied him?\u201d When you say, \u201cEveryone who does what is evil is good in the LORD\u2019s sight, and he is delighted with them, \u24d3 or else where is the God of justice?\u201d \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d2 Is 43:22-24
\u24d4 Neh 9:33; Is 40:27
\u24d3 Dt 25:16; Mal 3:15"}, {"pk": 4050936, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 39, "chapter": 3, "verse": 1, "text": "\u201cSee, I am going to send my messenger, \u24d5 and he will clear the way before me. \u24d6 Then the Lord you seek \u24d7 will suddenly come to his temple, \u24d8 the Messenger of the covenant you delight in\u2009\u2014\u2009see, he is coming,\u201d says the LORD of Armies.", "comment": "\u24d6 Is 40:3; Mk 1:2; Lk 1:76
\u24d8 Ps 24:7-10
\u24d5 Ex 23:20; 33:2; 2Ch 36:15-16
\u24d7 Hs 5:6"}, {"pk": 4050937, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 39, "chapter": 3, "verse": 2, "text": "But who can endure the day of his coming? And who will be able to stand when he appears? \u24d9 For he will be like a refiner\u2019s fire \u24da and like launderer\u2019s bleach. [1] \u24db", "comment": "[1] Lit cleansing agent
\u24db Jr 2:22
\u24d9 Rv 6:17
\u24da Dt 4:24; Is 1:25; Zch 13:9"}, {"pk": 4050938, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 39, "chapter": 3, "verse": 3, "text": "He will be like a refiner and purifier of silver; he will purify the sons of Levi and refine them like gold and silver. \u24dc Then they will present offerings to the LORD in righteousness.", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 12:6; Pr 17:3; Ezk 22:22"}, {"pk": 4050939, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 39, "chapter": 3, "verse": 4, "text": "And the offerings of Judah and Jerusalem will please the LORD as in days of old \u24dd and years gone by.", "comment": "\u24dd Am 9:11"}, {"pk": 4050940, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 39, "chapter": 3, "verse": 5, "text": "\u201cI will come to you in judgment, and I will be ready to witness against sorcerers and adulterers; against those who swear falsely; against those who oppress the hired worker, the widow, and the fatherless; and against those who deny justice to the resident alien. \u24d0 They do not fear me,\u201d \u24d1 says the LORD of Armies.", "comment": "\u24d1 Dt 10:17-20; Mal 2:5
\u24d0 Ex 20:14,16; 22:18-24; Dt 18:10; 24:14,17; Jr 5:2,7; 7:6,9"}, {"pk": 4050941, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 39, "chapter": 3, "verse": 6, "text": "\u201cBecause I, the LORD, have not changed, \u24d2 you descendants of Jacob have not been destroyed. [2] \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d2 Nm 23:19; 1Sm 15:29; Ps 33:11; 119:89-91; Rm 11:29; Heb 6:17-18; Jms 1:17
\u24d3 Ps 124; Hs 11:9
[2] Or Because I, the LORD, do not change, you descendants of Jacob are not destroyed"}, {"pk": 4050942, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 39, "chapter": 3, "verse": 7, "text": "\u201cSince the days of your fathers, you have turned from my statutes; you have not kept them. \u24d4 Return to me, \u24d5 and I will return to you,\u201d \u24d6 says the LORD of Armies. Yet you ask, \u201cHow can we return?\u201d", "comment": "\u24d4 Jos 1:7; 23:6; 1Kg 8:58; 2Kg 17:15; Ezr 9:7; Am 2:4; Mal 2:8
\u24d6 1Kg 8:33; Jr 15:19; 24:7
\u24d5 Dt 4:30; 30:2; 2Ch 30:6,9; Is 55:7; Jl 2:13; Zch 1:3"}, {"pk": 4050943, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 39, "chapter": 3, "verse": 8, "text": "\u201cWill a man rob \u24d7 God? Yet you are robbing me!\u201d \u201cHow do we rob you?\u201d you ask. \u201cBy not making the payments of the tenth and the contributions. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d7 Pr 22:22-23
\u24d8 Lv 7:14,32-33; 27:30-32; Nm 18:8-24; Dt 12:5-19; 14:22-29; 26:12"}, {"pk": 4050944, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 39, "chapter": 3, "verse": 9, "text": "You are suffering under a curse, yet [3] you\u2009\u2014\u2009the whole nation\u2009\u2014\u2009are still robbing me.", "comment": "[3] Or because"}, {"pk": 4050945, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 39, "chapter": 3, "verse": 10, "text": "Bring the full tenth into the storehouse \u24d9 so that there may be food in my house. \u24da Test me in this way,\u201d \u24db says the LORD of Armies. \u201cSee if I will not open the floodgates of heaven \u24dc and pour out a blessing for you without measure. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Dt 28:12; Is 41:18-20; Jl 2:18-32; Am 9:13-15
\u24db Ex 4:1-9; Jdg 6:36-40
\u24dc Gn 7:11; 8:2; Dt 11:16-17
\u24d9 Jos 6:19,24; 1Kg 7:51
\u24da 2Ch 31:4-10; Neh 10:34-39; Ezk 44:28-31"}, {"pk": 4050946, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 39, "chapter": 3, "verse": 11, "text": "I will rebuke the devourer [4] \u24d0 for you, so that it will not ruin the produce of your land and your vine in your field will not fail to produce fruit,\u201d says the LORD of Armies.", "comment": "\u24d0 Jl 1:4; 2:25
[4] Perhaps locusts"}, {"pk": 4050947, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 39, "chapter": 3, "verse": 12, "text": "\u201cThen all the nations will consider you fortunate, for you will be a delightful land,\u201d says the LORD of Armies."}, {"pk": 4050948, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 39, "chapter": 3, "verse": 13, "text": "\u201cYour words against me are harsh,\u201d \u24d1 says the LORD. Yet you ask, \u201cWhat have we spoken against you?\u201d", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 119:23; Ezk 35:13"}, {"pk": 4050949, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 39, "chapter": 3, "verse": 14, "text": "You have said: \u201cIt is useless to serve God. What have we gained by keeping his requirements \u24d2 and walking mournfully \u24d3 before the LORD of Armies?", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 35:14; 38:6
\u24d2 Lv 8:35; Dt 11:1"}, {"pk": 4050950, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 39, "chapter": 3, "verse": 15, "text": "So now we consider the arrogant \u24d4 to be fortunate. \u24d5 Not only do those who commit wickedness prosper, they even test God \u24d6 and escape.\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d5 Gn 30:13; Ps 72:17; Pr 31:28
\u24d7 Ezk 17:15
\u24d4 Ps 119:21,85; Is 13:11; Jr 43:2
\u24d6 Ps 78:18,41,56; 95:9"}, {"pk": 4050951, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 39, "chapter": 3, "verse": 16, "text": "At that time those who feared the LORD spoke to one another. The LORD took notice and listened. So a book of remembrance \u24d8 was written before him for those who feared the LORD and had high regard for his name.", "comment": "\u24d8 Ex 32:32; Est 6:1; Dn 12:1"}, {"pk": 4050952, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 39, "chapter": 3, "verse": 17, "text": "\u201cThey will be mine,\u201d says the LORD of Armies, \u24d9 \u201cmy own possession on the day I am preparing. I will have compassion on them as a man has compassion on his son who serves him. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Ps 103:13; Jl 2:18; Zch 11:5-6
\u24d9 Ex 19:5; Dt 7:6; 14:2; 26:18; Ps 135:4"}, {"pk": 4050953, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 39, "chapter": 3, "verse": 18, "text": "So you will again see the difference between the righteous and the wicked, between one who serves God and one who does not serve him."}, {"pk": 4050954, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 39, "chapter": 4, "verse": 1, "text": "\u201cFor look, the day is coming, burning like a furnace, when all the arrogant and everyone who commits wickedness will become stubble. The coming day will consume them,\u201d says the LORD of Armies, \u201cnot leaving them root or branches."}, {"pk": 4050955, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 39, "chapter": 4, "verse": 2, "text": "But for you who fear my name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its wings, \u24db and you will go out and playfully jump like calves from the stall. [1]", "comment": "\u24db Ps 37:6; Is 58:8
[1] Or like stall-fed calves"}, {"pk": 4050956, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 39, "chapter": 4, "verse": 3, "text": "You will trample the wicked, for they will be ashes under the soles of your feet on the day I am preparing,\u201d says the LORD of Armies."}, {"pk": 4050957, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 39, "chapter": 4, "verse": 4, "text": "\u201cRemember the instruction of Moses my servant, the statutes and ordinances I commanded him at Horeb \u24dc for all Israel.", "comment": "\u24dc Dt 4:10,15; 5:2"}, {"pk": 4050958, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 39, "chapter": 4, "verse": 5, "text": "Look, I am going to send you the prophet Elijah \u24dd before the great and terrible day of the LORD comes. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Jl 2:31; Ac 2:20
\u24dd Mt 11:13-14"}, {"pk": 4050959, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 39, "chapter": 4, "verse": 6, "text": "And he will turn the hearts of fathers to their children and the hearts of children to their fathers. \u24d1 Otherwise, I will come and strike the land [2] with a curse.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d1 Lk 1:17
[2] Or earth"}, {"pk": 4050960, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 1, "verse": 1, "text": "An \u24d2 account \u24d3 of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the Son of David, \u24d4 the Son of Abraham: \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Gn 22:18; Mt 9:7; Rm 1:3; Gl 3:16
\u24d3 Mk 12:26; Lk 3:4; Ac 1:20; Php 4:3; Rv 3:5
\u24d4 Ps 89:3; Is 9:6; Lk 1:32,69
\u24d2 Ru 4:18-22; 2Sm 7:12-16; 1Ch 2:1-15; Lk 3:32-34"}, {"pk": 4050961, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 1, "verse": 2, "text": "Abraham fathered [1] Isaac, Isaac fathered Jacob, Jacob fathered Judah and his brothers, \u24d6
", "comment": "[1] In vv. 2-16 either a son, as here, or a later descendant, as in v. 8
\u24d6 Gn 29:35; Ps 14:7; 105:9; Mt 8:11; 22:32; Jms 2:21"}, {"pk": 4050962, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 1, "verse": 3, "text": "Judah fathered Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez fathered Hezron, Hezron fathered Aram, \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Gn 38:29-30; 46:12; Lk 3:33"}, {"pk": 4050963, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 1, "verse": 4, "text": "Aram fathered Amminadab, Amminadab fathered Nahshon, Nahshon fathered Salmon,
"}, {"pk": 4050964, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 1, "verse": 5, "text": "Salmon fathered Boaz by Rahab, Boaz fathered Obed by Ruth, Obed fathered Jesse, \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ru 1:4; 2:1; Lk 3:32"}, {"pk": 4050965, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 1, "verse": 6, "text": "and Jesse fathered King David. David fathered Solomon [2] by Uriah\u2019s wife, \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 1Sm 16:1; 17:12; 2Sm 11:27; 12:24
[2] Other mss add King"}, {"pk": 4050966, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 1, "verse": 7, "text": "Solomon fathered Rehoboam, Rehoboam fathered Abijah, Abijah fathered Asa, [3]
", "comment": "[3] Other mss read Asaph"}, {"pk": 4050967, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 1, "verse": 8, "text": "Asa [4] fathered Jehoshaphat, Jehoshaphat fathered Joram, [5] Joram fathered Uzziah, \u24da
", "comment": "[4] Other mss read Asaph
\u24da 1Kg 11:43; 14:31; 15:8,24; 22:50; 2Kg 14:21
[5] = Jehoram"}, {"pk": 4050968, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 1, "verse": 9, "text": "Uzziah fathered Jotham, Jotham fathered Ahaz, Ahaz fathered Hezekiah,
"}, {"pk": 4050969, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 1, "verse": 10, "text": "Hezekiah fathered Manasseh, Manasseh fathered Amon, [6] Amon fathered Josiah, \u24db
", "comment": "[6] Other mss read Amos
\u24db 2Kg 15:5,38; 16:20; 20:21; 21:18,24"}, {"pk": 4050970, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 1, "verse": 11, "text": "and Josiah fathered Jeconiah and his brothers at the time of the exile to Babylon. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc 2Kg 24:6,14; Is 5:13; Jr 27:20; Ezk 1:1; Mt 1:17"}, {"pk": 4050971, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 1, "verse": 12, "text": "After the exile to Babylon Jeconiah fathered Shealtiel, Shealtiel fathered Zerubbabel,
"}, {"pk": 4050972, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 1, "verse": 13, "text": "Zerubbabel fathered Abiud, Abiud fathered Eliakim, Eliakim fathered Azor, \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Gn 10:10; 1Ch 3:17; Lk 3:27,30"}, {"pk": 4050973, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 1, "verse": 14, "text": "Azor fathered Zadok, Zadok fathered Achim, Achim fathered Eliud,
"}, {"pk": 4050974, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 1, "verse": 15, "text": "Eliud fathered Eleazar, Eleazar fathered Matthan, Matthan fathered Jacob,
"}, {"pk": 4050975, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 1, "verse": 16, "text": "and Jacob fathered Joseph the husband of Mary, who gave birth to Jesus who is called the Christ. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Mt 27:17,22; Lk 2:11; Jn 1:45; 4:25"}, {"pk": 4050976, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 1, "verse": 17, "text": "So all the generations from Abraham to David were fourteen generations; and from David until the exile to Babylon, fourteen generations; and from the exile to Babylon until the Christ, fourteen generations. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 2Kg 24:14; Jr 27:20; Dn 9:25-26; Mk 8:29; Ac 2:31,36,38"}, {"pk": 4050977, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 1, "verse": 18, "text": "The birth of Jesus Christ came about this way: After his mother Mary had been engaged [7] to Joseph, it was discovered before they came together that she was pregnant from the Holy Spirit. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Mt 12:46; Lk 1:27,35
[7] Or betrothed"}, {"pk": 4050978, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 1, "verse": 19, "text": "So her husband Joseph, being a righteous man, \u24d3 and not wanting to disgrace her publicly, decided to divorce her secretly. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d3 Mt 13:17; Mk 10:12; Lk 2:36; 1Co 14:35; 2Co 11:2; Gl 4:27
\u24d4 Dt 22:20-24; 24:1-4; Mt 2:7; Lk 16:18; Jn 8:4-5"}, {"pk": 4050979, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 1, "verse": 20, "text": "But after he had considered these things, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, \u201cJoseph, son of David, don\u2019t be afraid to take Mary as your wife, because what has been conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 2Ch 1:1; Mt 13:49; 27:19; Jn 6:20; Rm 1:3"}, {"pk": 4050980, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 1, "verse": 21, "text": "She will give birth to a son, and you are to name him Jesus, \u24d6 because he will save his people from their sins.\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Lk 2:11; Jn 1:29; Ac 4:12; 5:31; 13:23,38-39
\u24d6 Lk 1:31; 2:21; Jn 10:25; 1Jn 2:12"}, {"pk": 4050981, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 1, "verse": 22, "text": "Now all this took place to fulfill what was spoken by the Lord through the prophet:"}, {"pk": 4050982, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 1, "verse": 23, "text": " See, the virgin will become pregnant
and give birth to a son,
and they will name him Immanuel, [8]
which is translated \u201cGod is with us.\u201d \u24d8", "comment": "[8] Is 7:14
\u24d8 Is 7:14; Mt 21:1-4; Lk 24:44; Rm 1:2-4"}, {"pk": 4050983, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 1, "verse": 24, "text": "When Joseph woke up, he did as the Lord\u2019s angel had commanded him. He married her \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Mt 1:6; 13:49; Lk 1:1; 19:32; Jd 5"}, {"pk": 4050984, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 1, "verse": 25, "text": "but did not have sexual relations with her until she gave birth to a son. [9] And he named him Jesus. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Gn 4:1,17; Ex 13:2; Jdg 11:39; 1Sm 1:19; Lk 2:7,21
[9] Other mss read to her firstborn son"}, {"pk": 4050985, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 2, "verse": 1, "text": "After Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of King Herod, wise men from the east arrived in Jerusalem, \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Gn 25:6; 1Kg 4:30; Lk 1:5; 2:4-7"}, {"pk": 4050986, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 2, "verse": 2, "text": "saying, \u201cWhere is he who has been born king of the Jews? \u24dc For we saw his star at its rising \u24dd and have come to worship him.\u201d [1]", "comment": "[1] Or to pay him homage
\u24dc Jr 23:5; 30:9; Zch 9:9; Mt 27:11; Lk 19:38; Jn 1:49
\u24dd Nm 24:17; Rv 22:16"}, {"pk": 4050987, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 2, "verse": 3, "text": "When King Herod heard this, he was deeply disturbed, and all Jerusalem with him."}, {"pk": 4050988, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 2, "verse": 4, "text": "So he assembled all the chief priests and scribes \u24d0 of the people and asked them where the Christ would be born.", "comment": "\u24d0 Mt 16:21; 20:18; 21:15; 27:41; Lk 9:22"}, {"pk": 4050989, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 2, "verse": 5, "text": "\u201cIn Bethlehem of Judea,\u201d they told him, \u201cbecause this is what was written by the prophet:"}, {"pk": 4050990, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 2, "verse": 6, "text": " And you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah,
are by no means least among the rulers of Judah:
Because out of you will come a ruler
who will shepherd my people Israel.\u201d [2] \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 2Sm 5:2; Mc 5:2; Jn 7:42; 21:16
[2] Mc 5:2"}, {"pk": 4050991, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 2, "verse": 7, "text": "Then Herod secretly summoned the wise men and asked them the exact time the star appeared."}, {"pk": 4050992, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 2, "verse": 8, "text": "He sent them to Bethlehem and said, \u201cGo and search carefully for the child. When you find him, report back to me so that I too can go and worship him.\u201d [3] \u24d2", "comment": "[3] Or and pay him homage
\u24d2 Mk 5:6; Lk 1:7; Ac 13:6; Rv 1:16"}, {"pk": 4050993, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 2, "verse": 9, "text": "After hearing the king, they went on their way. And there it was\u2009\u2014\u2009the star they had seen at its rising. It led them until it came and stopped above the place where the child was."}, {"pk": 4050994, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 2, "verse": 10, "text": "When they saw the star, they were overwhelmed with joy."}, {"pk": 4050995, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 2, "verse": 11, "text": "Entering the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother, and falling to their knees, they worshiped him. [4] Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts: gold, frankincense, and myrrh. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 72:10; Is 60:6; Mt 1:18; 12:46; Mk 5:6
[4] Or they paid him homage"}, {"pk": 4050996, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 2, "verse": 12, "text": "And being warned \u24d4 in a dream not to go back to Herod, they returned to their own country by another route.", "comment": "\u24d4 Mt 27:19; Lk 2:26; Ac 10:22; Heb 8:5; 11:7"}, {"pk": 4050997, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 2, "verse": 13, "text": "After they were gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream, saying, \u201cGet up! Take the child and his mother, flee to Egypt, and stay there until I tell you. For Herod is about to search for the child to kill him.\u201d \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Mt 1:20; 13:49; Mk 11:18; Jms 4:7"}, {"pk": 4050998, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 2, "verse": 14, "text": "So he got up, took the child and his mother during the night, and escaped to Egypt."}, {"pk": 4050999, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 2, "verse": 15, "text": "He stayed there until Herod\u2019s death, so that what was spoken by the Lord through the prophet might be fulfilled: Out of Egypt I called my Son. [5] \u24d6", "comment": "[5] Hs 11:1
\u24d6 Ex 4:22; Nm 24:8; Hs 11:1"}, {"pk": 4051000, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 2, "verse": 16, "text": "Then Herod, when he realized that he had been outwitted by the wise men, flew into a rage. He gave orders to massacre all the boys in and around Bethlehem who were two years old and under, in keeping with the time he had learned from the wise men. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Is 59:7; Mk 10:34; Ac 13:6; 25:3; Rv 12:4"}, {"pk": 4051001, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 2, "verse": 17, "text": "Then what was spoken through Jeremiah the prophet was fulfilled:"}, {"pk": 4051002, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 2, "verse": 18, "text": " A voice was heard in Ramah, weeping, [6] and great mourning,
Rachel weeping for her children;
and she refused to be consoled,
because they are no more. [7] \u24d8
", "comment": "[6] Other mss read Ramah, lamentation, and weeping,
\u24d8 Gn 35:19; Jdg 4:5; Jr 31:15; Ac 8:2; 2Co 7:7
[7] Jr 31:15"}, {"pk": 4051003, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 2, "verse": 19, "text": "After Herod died, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt, \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Mt 1:20; 13:49; Lk 1:11; Jd 5"}, {"pk": 4051004, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 2, "verse": 20, "text": "saying, \u201cGet up, take the child and his mother, and go to the land of Israel, because those who intended to kill the child are dead.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4051005, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 2, "verse": 21, "text": "So he got up, took the child and his mother, and entered the land of Israel."}, {"pk": 4051006, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 2, "verse": 22, "text": "But when he heard that Archelaus was ruling over Judea in place of his father Herod, he was afraid to go there. And being warned in a dream, he withdrew to the region of Galilee. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Mt 17:22; Lk 1:5; Ac 27:29; Col 3:21; Heb 8:5"}, {"pk": 4051007, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 2, "verse": 23, "text": "Then he went and settled in a town called Nazareth to fulfill what was spoken through the prophets, that he would be called a Nazarene. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Mk 1:24; Lk 1:26; Jn 1:45-46"}, {"pk": 4051008, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 3, "verse": 1, "text": "In those days John the Baptist came, \u24dc preaching in the wilderness of Judea \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dc Mk 1:3-8; Lk 3:2-17; Jn 1:6-8,19-28
\u24dd Jos 15:61; Jdg 1:16"}, {"pk": 4051009, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 3, "verse": 2, "text": "and saying, \u201cRepent, because the kingdom of heaven has come near!\u201d \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Dn 2:44; Mt 4:17; 6:10; 10:7; Mk 1:15; Lk 10:9; 11:20; 21:31"}, {"pk": 4051010, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 3, "verse": 3, "text": "For he is the one spoken of through the prophet Isaiah, who said: A voice of one crying out in the wilderness:
Prepare the way for the Lord;
make his paths straight! [1] \u24d1
", "comment": "[1] Is 40:3
\u24d1 Is 40:3; Lk 1:17,76; Jn 1:23"}, {"pk": 4051011, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 3, "verse": 4, "text": "Now John had a camel-hair garment with a leather belt around his waist, and his food was locusts and wild honey."}, {"pk": 4051012, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 3, "verse": 5, "text": "Then people from Jerusalem, all Judea, and all the vicinity of the Jordan were going out to him,"}, {"pk": 4051013, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 3, "verse": 6, "text": "and they were baptized by him in the Jordan River, confessing their sins. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Mt 23:37; Mk 1:5; Lk 3:3; Jn 15:22; Ac 19:18"}, {"pk": 4051014, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 3, "verse": 7, "text": "When he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees \u24d3 coming to his baptism, he said to them, \u201cBrood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the coming wrath? \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Mt 12:34; 23:33; Rm 5:9; 1Th 1:10
\u24d3 Mt 16:1; 22:23; 23:15; Ac 4:1; 5:17; 23:6"}, {"pk": 4051015, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 3, "verse": 8, "text": "Therefore produce fruit \u24d5 consistent with [2] repentance.", "comment": "\u24d5 Mt 3:10; 12:33; 13:8,26; 21:19,34,41,43; Mk 11:14
[2] Lit fruit worthy of"}, {"pk": 4051016, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 3, "verse": 9, "text": "And don\u2019t presume to say to yourselves, \u2018We have Abraham as our father.\u2019 \u24d6 For I tell you that God is able to raise up children for Abraham from these stones.", "comment": "\u24d6 Lk 3:8; Jn 8:33,39; Ac 13:26; Rm 4:1"}, {"pk": 4051017, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 3, "verse": 10, "text": "The ax is already at the root of the trees. Therefore, every tree that doesn\u2019t produce good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Mt 7:19; Lk 13:7,9; Jn 15:2,6"}, {"pk": 4051018, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 3, "verse": 11, "text": "\u201cI baptize you with [3] water for repentance, \u24d8 but the one who is coming after me is more powerful than I. I am not worthy to remove [4] his sandals. He himself will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Is 4:4; Jn 1:33; Ac 2:3-4; 11:16; Ti 3:5
\u24d8 Mk 1:4,8; Jn 1:26; Ac 1:5
[4] Or to carry
[3] Or in"}, {"pk": 4051019, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 3, "verse": 12, "text": "His winnowing shovel is in his hand, and he will clear his threshing floor and gather his wheat into the barn. But the chaff he will burn with fire that never goes out.\u201d \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Is 30:24; Mt 13:30; Mk 9:43,48; Lk 3:17"}, {"pk": 4051020, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 3, "verse": 13, "text": "Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan, to be baptized by him. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Mk 1:9-11; Lk 3:21-22; Jn 1:31-34"}, {"pk": 4051021, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 3, "verse": 14, "text": "But John tried to stop him, saying, \u201cI need to be baptized by you, and yet you come to me?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4051022, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 3, "verse": 15, "text": "Jesus answered him, \u201cAllow it for now, because this is the way for us to fulfill all righteousness.\u201d Then John allowed him to be baptized."}, {"pk": 4051023, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 3, "verse": 16, "text": "When Jesus was baptized, he went up immediately from the water. The heavens \u24dc suddenly opened for him, [5] and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and coming down on him. \u24dd", "comment": "[5] Other mss omit for him
\u24dd Is 11:2; Jn 1:32; Ac 7:56; 2Pt 1:17
\u24dc Mt 24:35; Lk 12:33; Ac 17:24; Eph 6:9; Rv 21:10"}, {"pk": 4051024, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 3, "verse": 17, "text": "And a voice from heaven said: \u201cThis is my beloved Son, with whom I am well-pleased.\u201d \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 2:7; Is 42:1; Lk 9:35; Jn 12:28"}, {"pk": 4051025, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 4, "verse": 1, "text": "Then \u24d1 Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d1 Mk 1:12-13; Lk 4:1-13
\u24d2 Jos 15:61; Jdg 1:16; Jn 1:6-7; Jms 1:14"}, {"pk": 4051026, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 4, "verse": 2, "text": "After he had fasted forty days and forty nights, \u24d3 he was hungry.", "comment": "\u24d3 Ex 34:28; 1Kg 19:8; Jn 9:4"}, {"pk": 4051027, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 4, "verse": 3, "text": "Then the tempter approached him and said, \u201cIf you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.\u201d \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Mk 3:11; 5:7; Lk 1:35; 4:41; Jn 1:34,49; Ac 9:20"}, {"pk": 4051028, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 4, "verse": 4, "text": "He answered, \u201cIt is written: Man must not live on bread alone but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.\u201d [1]", "comment": "[1] Dt 8:3"}, {"pk": 4051029, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 4, "verse": 5, "text": "Then the devil took him to the holy city, had him stand on the pinnacle of the temple, \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Neh 11:1,18; Dn 9:24; Mt 27:53"}, {"pk": 4051030, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 4, "verse": 6, "text": "and said to him, \u201cIf you are the Son of God, throw yourself down. For it is written: He will give his angels \u24d6 orders concerning you,
and they will support you with their hands
so that you will not strike
your foot against a stone.\u201d [2] \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d6 Gn 16:7; Mt 13:49; Lk 1:11; Ac 5:19; Rv 14:6
\u24d7 Ps 91:11-12; 1Pt 2:8
[2] Ps 91:11-12"}, {"pk": 4051031, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 4, "verse": 7, "text": "Jesus told him, \u201cIt is also written: Do not test the Lord your God.\u201d [3] \u24d8", "comment": "[3] Dt 6:16
\u24d8 Dt 6:16; 1Sm 7:3; 1Ch 21:1"}, {"pk": 4051032, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 4, "verse": 8, "text": "Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor."}, {"pk": 4051033, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 4, "verse": 9, "text": "And he said to him, \u201cI will give you all these things if you will fall down and worship me.\u201d [4]", "comment": "[4] Or and pay me homage"}, {"pk": 4051034, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 4, "verse": 10, "text": "Then Jesus told him, \u201cGo away, [5] Satan! For it is written: Worship the Lord your God, and serve only him.\u201d [6] \u24d9", "comment": "[6] Dt 6:13
[5] Other mss read \u201cGet behind me
\u24d9 Dt 6:13; 1Ch 21:1"}, {"pk": 4051035, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 4, "verse": 11, "text": "Then the devil left him, and angels came and began to serve him. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Mt 26:53; Lk 22:43; Heb 1:14"}, {"pk": 4051036, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 4, "verse": 12, "text": "When he heard that John had been arrested, \u24db he withdrew into Galilee. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Lk 4:14; Jn 1:43; 2:11
\u24db Mt 14:3; Mk 1:14; Lk 3:20; Jn 3:24"}, {"pk": 4051037, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 4, "verse": 13, "text": "He left Nazareth and went to live in Capernaum \u24dd by the sea, in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali.", "comment": "\u24dd Mk 1:21; 2:1; Lk 4:23; Jn 2:12; 4:46"}, {"pk": 4051038, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 4, "verse": 14, "text": "This was to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah:"}, {"pk": 4051039, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 4, "verse": 15, "text": " Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali,
along the road by the sea, beyond the Jordan,
Galilee of the Gentiles.
", "comment": "[8] Is 9:1-2"}, {"pk": 4051040, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 4, "verse": 16, "text": " The people who live in darkness
have seen a great light,
and for those living in the land of the shadow of death,
a light has dawned. [7] [8] \u24d0
", "comment": "[7] Lit dawned on them
\u24d0 Is 9:1-2; 42:7; Lk 2:32"}, {"pk": 4051041, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 4, "verse": 17, "text": "From then on Jesus began to preach, \u201cRepent, because the kingdom of heaven \u24d1 has come near.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d1 Mt 3:2; 5:3,10,19-20; 7:21; 8:11; Mk 1:14"}, {"pk": 4051042, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 4, "verse": 18, "text": "As \u24d2 he was walking along the Sea of Galilee, \u24d3 he saw two brothers, Simon (who is called Peter), and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the sea\u2009\u2014\u2009for they were fishermen.", "comment": "\u24d2 Mk 1:16-20; Lk 5:2-11; Jn 1:40-42
\u24d3 Mt 15:29; Mk 7:31; Lk 5:1; Jn 6:1"}, {"pk": 4051043, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 4, "verse": 19, "text": "\u201cFollow me,\u201d he told them, \u201cand I will make you fish for [9] people.\u201d", "comment": "[9] Or you fishers of"}, {"pk": 4051044, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 4, "verse": 20, "text": "Immediately they left their nets and followed him."}, {"pk": 4051045, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 4, "verse": 21, "text": "Going on from there, he saw two other brothers, James the son of Zebedee, and his brother John. They were in a boat with Zebedee their father, preparing their nets, and he called them."}, {"pk": 4051046, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 4, "verse": 22, "text": "Immediately they left the boat and their father and followed him."}, {"pk": 4051047, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 4, "verse": 23, "text": "Now Jesus began to go all over Galilee, \u24d4 teaching in their synagogues, preaching the good news of the kingdom, and healing every [10] disease and sickness [11] among the people. \u24d5", "comment": "[10] Or every kind of
\u24d5 Mt 13:54; 24:14; Ac 10:38
\u24d4 Mk 1:35-39; Lk 4:42-44
[11] Or physical ailment"}, {"pk": 4051048, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 4, "verse": 24, "text": "Then the news about him spread throughout Syria. \u24d6 So they brought to him all those who were afflicted, those suffering from various diseases and intense pains, the demon-possessed, the epileptics, and the paralytics. \u24d7 And he healed them.", "comment": "\u24d6 Lk 2:2; Ac 15:23; Gl 1:21
\u24d7 Mt 8:16; 9:32; Mk 5:15; Jn 10:21"}, {"pk": 4051049, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 4, "verse": 25, "text": "Large crowds followed him from Galilee, the Decapolis, Jerusalem, Judea, and beyond the Jordan. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Mk 3:7; 5:20; Lk 6:17"}, {"pk": 4051050, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 5, "verse": 1, "text": "When he saw the crowds, he went up on the mountain, \u24d9 and after he sat down, his disciples came to him.", "comment": "\u24d9 Mk 3:13; Lk 9:28; Jn 6:3,15"}, {"pk": 4051051, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 5, "verse": 2, "text": "Then [1] he began to teach them, saying: \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Ac 8:35; 10:34; 18:14
[1] Lit Then opening his mouth"}, {"pk": 4051052, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 5, "verse": 3, "text": " \u201cBlessed are the poor in spirit, \u24db
for the kingdom of heaven \u24dc is theirs.
j
", "comment": "\u24dc Mt 19:14; 25:34; Mk 10:14; Lk 6:20
\u24db Is 57:15; 66:2"}, {"pk": 4051053, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 5, "verse": 4, "text": "Blessed are those who mourn, \u24dd
for they will be comforted.
", "comment": "\u24dd Is 61:2; Mt 11:29; 21:5; Jn 16:20; Rv 7:17"}, {"pk": 4051054, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 5, "verse": 5, "text": " Blessed are the humble, \u24d0
for they will inherit the earth.
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 37:11; Rm 4:13; Rv 21:7"}, {"pk": 4051055, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 5, "verse": 6, "text": " Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, \u24d1
for they will be filled.
", "comment": "\u24d1 Is 55:1-2; Jn 4:14; 6:48; 7:37"}, {"pk": 4051056, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 5, "verse": 7, "text": " Blessed are the merciful,
for they will be shown mercy. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Pr 11:17; Mt 18:33; Lk 6:36; 2Tm 1:16"}, {"pk": 4051057, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 5, "verse": 8, "text": " Blessed are the pure in heart,
for they will see God. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 24:4; Heb 12:14; 1Jn 3:2; Rv 22:4"}, {"pk": 4051058, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 5, "verse": 9, "text": " Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called sons of God. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Mt 5:45; Lk 6:35; Rm 8:14; Jms 3:18; 1Jn 3:1"}, {"pk": 4051059, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 5, "verse": 10, "text": " Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,
for the kingdom of heaven \u24d5 is theirs.
", "comment": "\u24d5 Mt 19:14; 25:34; Mk 10:14; Lk 6:20; 22:29"}, {"pk": 4051060, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 5, "verse": 11, "text": " \u201cYou are blessed when they insult you and persecute you and falsely say every kind of evil against you because of me."}, {"pk": 4051061, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 5, "verse": 12, "text": "Be glad and rejoice, because your reward is great in heaven. For that is how they persecuted \u24d6 the prophets who were before you. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 Mt 2:23; 2Tm 3:12
\u24d7 Mt 23:37; Ac 7:52; 1Th 2:15"}, {"pk": 4051062, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 5, "verse": 13, "text": " \u201cYou are the salt of the earth. But if the salt should lose its taste, how can it be made salty? [2] It\u2019s no longer good for anything but to be thrown out and trampled under people\u2019s feet. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Mk 9:50; Lk 14:34
[2] Or how can the earth be salted?"}, {"pk": 4051063, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 5, "verse": 14, "text": " \u201cYou are the light of the world. A city situated on a hill cannot be hidden. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Pr 4:18; Jn 8:12; Php 2:15"}, {"pk": 4051064, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 5, "verse": 15, "text": "No one lights a lamp \u24da and puts it under a basket, but rather on a lampstand, and it gives light for all who are in the house. \u24db", "comment": "\u24da Jn 5:35; Rv 21:23
\u24db Mk 4:21; Lk 8:16; 11:33"}, {"pk": 4051065, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 5, "verse": 16, "text": "In the same way, let your light shine\u2009before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Mt 9:8; Jn 15:8; 1Pt 2:12"}, {"pk": 4051066, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 5, "verse": 17, "text": " \u201cDon\u2019t think that I came to abolish the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to abolish but to fulfill. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Mt 7:12; Rm 3:31; 10:4; 13:8; Gl 3:24"}, {"pk": 4051067, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 5, "verse": 18, "text": "For truly I tell you, until heaven and earth pass away, not the smallest letter [3] or one stroke of a letter will pass away from the law until all things are accomplished.", "comment": "[3] Or not one iota; iota is the smallest letter of the Gk alphabet."}, {"pk": 4051068, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 5, "verse": 19, "text": "Therefore, whoever breaks one of the least of these commands and teaches others to do the same will be called least in the kingdom of heaven. But whoever does and teaches these commands will be called great in the kingdom of heaven. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Mt 11:11; 24:35; Lk 16:17; Jms 2:10"}, {"pk": 4051069, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 5, "verse": 20, "text": "For I tell you, unless your righteousness surpasses that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never get into the kingdom of heaven."}, {"pk": 4051070, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 5, "verse": 21, "text": " \u201cYou have heard that it was said to our ancestors, Do not murder, [4] \u24d1 and whoever murders will be subject to judgment. \u24d2", "comment": "[4] Ex 20:13; Dt 5:17
\u24d2 Mt 19:18; 23:31,35; Mk 10:19; Lk 18:20; Rm 13:9; Jms 2:11
\u24d1 Ex 20:13; Dt 5:17"}, {"pk": 4051071, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 5, "verse": 22, "text": "But I tell you, everyone who is angry with his brother or sister [5] will be subject to judgment. Whoever insults [6] his brother or sister, will be subject to the court. [7] Whoever says, \u2018You fool!\u2019 will be subject to hellfire. [8] \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Mt 18:9; Mk 9:43; Jms 3:6; 1Jn 3:15
[7] Lit Sanhedrin
[8] Lit the gehenna of fire
[5] Other mss add without a cause
[6] Lit Whoever says \u2018Raca\u2019; an Aramaic term of abuse that puts someone down, insulting one\u2019s intelligence"}, {"pk": 4051072, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 5, "verse": 23, "text": "So if you are offering your gift on the altar, and there you remember that your brother or sister has something against you,"}, {"pk": 4051073, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 5, "verse": 24, "text": "leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled with your brother or sister, and then come and offer your gift."}, {"pk": 4051074, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 5, "verse": 25, "text": "Reach a settlement quickly with your adversary while you\u2019re on the way with him to the court, or your adversary will hand you over to the judge, and the judge to [9] the officer, and you will be thrown into prison. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Pr 25:8; Lk 12:58
[9] Other mss read judge will hand you over to"}, {"pk": 4051075, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 5, "verse": 26, "text": "Truly I tell you, you will never get out of there until you have paid the last penny. [10]", "comment": "[10] Lit quadrans, the smallest and least valuable Roman coin, worth 1/64 of a daily wage"}, {"pk": 4051076, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 5, "verse": 27, "text": " \u201cYou have heard that it was said, Do not commit adultery. [11] \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 20:14; Dt 5:18
[11] Ex 20:14; Dt 5:18"}, {"pk": 4051077, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 5, "verse": 28, "text": "But I tell you, everyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 2Sm 11:2; Jb 31:1; Pr 6:25"}, {"pk": 4051078, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 5, "verse": 29, "text": "If your right eye causes you to sin, \u24d7 gouge it out and throw it away. For it is better that you lose one of the parts of your body than for your whole body to be thrown into hell. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d7 Mt 18:9; Mk 9:47
\u24d8 Mt 10:28; 23:15,33; Lk 12:5"}, {"pk": 4051079, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 5, "verse": 30, "text": "And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. For it is better that you lose one of the parts of your body than for your whole body to go into hell."}, {"pk": 4051080, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 5, "verse": 31, "text": " \u201cIt was also said, Whoever divorces \u24d9 his wife must give her a written notice of divorce. [12] [13]", "comment": "\u24d9 Jr 3:1; Mt 19:7; Mk 10:4
[12] Dt 24:1
[13] Dt 24:1"}, {"pk": 4051081, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 5, "verse": 32, "text": "But I tell you, everyone who divorces his wife, except in a case of sexual immorality, causes her to commit adultery. And whoever marries a divorced woman commits adultery. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Mt 19:9; Mk 10:11; Lk 16:18; Rm 7:3; 1Co 7:11"}, {"pk": 4051082, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 5, "verse": 33, "text": " \u201cAgain, you have heard that it was said to our ancestors,\u2009 You must not break your oath, but you must keep your oaths to the Lord. [14] \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Lv 19:12; Nm 30:2; Dt 23:21; Mt 23:16
[14] Lv 19:12; Nm 30:2; Dt 23:21"}, {"pk": 4051083, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 5, "verse": 34, "text": "But I tell you, don\u2019t take an oath at all: either by heaven, because it is God\u2019s throne;"}, {"pk": 4051084, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 5, "verse": 35, "text": "or by the earth, because it is his footstool; or by Jerusalem, because it is the city of the great King. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 48:2; Is 66:1; Mt 23:22; Ac 7:49; Jms 5:12"}, {"pk": 4051085, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 5, "verse": 36, "text": "Do not swear by your head, because you cannot make a single hair white or black."}, {"pk": 4051086, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 5, "verse": 37, "text": "But let your \u2018yes\u2019 mean \u2018yes,\u2019 and your \u2018no\u2019 mean \u2018no.\u2019 Anything more than this is from the evil one. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Mt 6:13; 13:19,38; Jn 17:15; 2Th 3:3"}, {"pk": 4051087, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 5, "verse": 38, "text": " \u201cYou have heard that it was said, An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth. [15] \u24d0", "comment": "[15] Ex 21:24; Lv 24:20; Dt 19:21
\u24d0 Ex 21:24; Lv 24:20; Dt 19:21"}, {"pk": 4051088, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 5, "verse": 39, "text": "But I tell you, don\u2019t resist [16] an evildoer. On the contrary, if anyone slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Lk 6:29-30; Rm 12:17; 1Co 6:7; 1Pt 3:9
[16] Or don\u2019t set yourself against, or don\u2019t retaliate against"}, {"pk": 4051089, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 5, "verse": 40, "text": "As for the one who wants to sue you and take away your shirt, let him have your coat as well."}, {"pk": 4051090, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 5, "verse": 41, "text": "And if anyone forces you to go one mile, go with him two."}, {"pk": 4051091, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 5, "verse": 42, "text": "Give to the one who asks you, and don\u2019t turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Dt 15:8; Lk 6:34"}, {"pk": 4051092, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 5, "verse": 43, "text": " \u201cYou have heard that it was said, Love your neighbor [17] \u24d3 and hate your enemy.", "comment": "\u24d3 Lv 19:18; Dt 23:6; Lk 10:29
[17] Lv 19:18"}, {"pk": 4051093, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 5, "verse": 44, "text": "But I tell you, love your enemies [18] and pray for those who [19] persecute you, \u24d4", "comment": "[19] Other mss add mistreat you and
[18] Other mss add bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you,
\u24d4 Lk 6:27; 23:34; Ac 7:60; Rm 12:20; 1Co 4:12; 1Pt 2:23"}, {"pk": 4051094, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 5, "verse": 45, "text": "so that you may be [20] children of your Father in heaven. For he causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. \u24d5", "comment": "[20] Or may become, or may show yourselves to be
\u24d5 Jb 25:3; Mt 5:9; Lk 6:35; Ac 14:17"}, {"pk": 4051095, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 5, "verse": 46, "text": "For if you love those who love you, what reward will you have? Don\u2019t even the tax collectors do the same?"}, {"pk": 4051096, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 5, "verse": 47, "text": "And if you greet only your brothers and sisters, what are you doing out of the ordinary? [21] \u24d6 Don\u2019t even the Gentiles [22] do the same?", "comment": "[22] Other mss read tax collectors
[21] Or doing that is superior; lit doing more
\u24d6 Mt 5:37; Mk 6:51; Jn 10:10; Rm 3:1; 2Co 9:1"}, {"pk": 4051097, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 5, "verse": 48, "text": "Be perfect, \u24d7therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.", "comment": "\u24d7 Gn 17:1; Lv 19:2; Php 3:15; Col 4:12; Jms 1:4; 1Pt 1:15"}, {"pk": 4051098, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 6, "verse": 1, "text": " \u201cBe careful not to practice your righteousness [1] in front of others to be seen by them. Otherwise, you have no reward with your Father in heaven.", "comment": "[1] Other mss read charitable giving"}, {"pk": 4051099, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 6, "verse": 2, "text": "So whenever you give to the poor, don\u2019t sound a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be applauded by people. Truly I tell you, they have their reward. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Mt 23:5; Lk 6:24"}, {"pk": 4051100, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 6, "verse": 3, "text": "But when you give to the poor, don\u2019t let your left hand know what your right hand is doing,"}, {"pk": 4051101, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 6, "verse": 4, "text": "so that your giving may be in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you. [2] \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Jr 17:10; Lk 14:14; Col 3:23-24; Heb 4:13
[2] Other mss read will himself reward you openly"}, {"pk": 4051102, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 6, "verse": 5, "text": " \u201cWhenever you pray, you must not be like the hypocrites, because they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by people. Truly I tell you, they have their reward. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Mt 6:16; Mk 11:25; Lk 6:24; 18:11"}, {"pk": 4051103, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 6, "verse": 6, "text": "But when you pray, go into your private room, shut your door, and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you. [3] \u24db", "comment": "[3] Other mss add openly
\u24db 2Kg 4:33; Is 26:20; Mt 6:18"}, {"pk": 4051104, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 6, "verse": 7, "text": "When you pray, don\u2019t babble like the Gentiles, since they imagine they\u2019ll be heard for their many words. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc 1Kg 18:26; Ec 5:2"}, {"pk": 4051105, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 6, "verse": 8, "text": "Don\u2019t be like them, because your Father knows the things you need before you ask him. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Mt 9:12; Mk 2:17; Lk 5:31; 9:11; 10:42; Ac 2:45"}, {"pk": 4051106, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 6, "verse": 9, "text": " \u201cTherefore, you should pray like this: \u24d0 Our Father in heaven,
your name be honored as holy. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d0 Lk 11:1-13
\u24d1 Lk 11:2; 1Co 7:14"}, {"pk": 4051107, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 6, "verse": 10, "text": " Your kingdom come.
Your will be done
on earth as it is in heaven. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 103:20; Mt 3:2; 4:17; 26:42; Lk 22:42; Ac 21:14"}, {"pk": 4051108, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 6, "verse": 11, "text": " Give us today our daily bread. [4]
", "comment": "[4] Or our necessary bread, or our bread for tomorrow"}, {"pk": 4051109, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 6, "verse": 12, "text": " And forgive us our debts,
as we also have forgiven our debtors. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Pr 30:8; Rm 4:4; Gl 5:3"}, {"pk": 4051110, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 6, "verse": 13, "text": " And do not bring us into [5] temptation, \u24d4
but deliver us from the evil one. [6] \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d4 Mt 26:41; 1Co 10:13; 2Pt 2:9
\u24d5 Mt 5:37; Jn 17:15; 2Th 3:3; 2Tm 4:18
[6] Or from evil; some later mss add For yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.
[5] Or do not cause us to come into"}, {"pk": 4051111, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 6, "verse": 14, "text": " \u201cFor if you forgive others their offenses, your heavenly Father will forgive you as well. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Mk 11:25; Eph 4:32; Col 3:13"}, {"pk": 4051112, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 6, "verse": 15, "text": "But if you don\u2019t forgive others, [7] your Father will not forgive your offenses.", "comment": "[7] Other mss add their wrongdoing"}, {"pk": 4051113, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 6, "verse": 16, "text": " \u201cWhenever you fast, don\u2019t be gloomy like the hypocrites. For they make their faces unattractive [8] \u24d7 so that their fasting is obvious to people. Truly I tell you, they have their reward.", "comment": "\u24d7 Is 58:5; Mt 18:35; Jms 2:13
[8] Or unrecognizable, or disfigured"}, {"pk": 4051114, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 6, "verse": 17, "text": "But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Ru 3:3; 2Sm 12:20; Dn 10:3"}, {"pk": 4051115, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 6, "verse": 18, "text": "so that your fasting isn\u2019t obvious to others but to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you. [9]", "comment": "[9] Other mss add openly"}, {"pk": 4051116, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 6, "verse": 19, "text": " \u201cDon\u2019t store up for yourselves treasures [10] on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal. \u24d9", "comment": "[10] Or valuables
\u24d9 Pr 23:4; Heb 13:5"}, {"pk": 4051117, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 6, "verse": 20, "text": "But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, \u24da where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves don\u2019t break in and steal.", "comment": "\u24da Mt 19:21; Lk 12:33; 18:22; 1Tm 6:19"}, {"pk": 4051118, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 6, "verse": 21, "text": "For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."}, {"pk": 4051119, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 6, "verse": 22, "text": " \u201cThe eye is the lamp of the body. If your eye is healthy, your whole body will be full of light."}, {"pk": 4051120, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 6, "verse": 23, "text": "But if your eye is bad, your whole body will be full of darkness. So if the light within you is darkness, how deep is that darkness! \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Mt 4:16; 8:12; 22:13; 25:30; 27:45"}, {"pk": 4051121, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 6, "verse": 24, "text": " \u201cNo one can serve two masters, since either he will hate one and love the other, or he will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Lk 16:13; Gl 1:10; Jms 4:4"}, {"pk": 4051122, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 6, "verse": 25, "text": " \u201cTherefore I tell you: \u24dd Don\u2019t worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Isn\u2019t life more than food and the body more than clothing? \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Lk 10:41; Php 4:6; 1Pt 5:7
\u24dd Lk 12:22-31"}, {"pk": 4051123, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 6, "verse": 26, "text": "Consider the birds of the sky: They don\u2019t sow or reap or gather into barns, yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Aren\u2019t you worth more than they? \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Jb 38:41; Ps 147:9; Mt 10:29-31"}, {"pk": 4051124, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 6, "verse": 27, "text": "Can any of you add one moment to his life-span [11] by worrying?", "comment": "[11] Or add a single cubit to his height"}, {"pk": 4051125, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 6, "verse": 28, "text": "And why do you worry about clothes? Observe how the wildflowers of the field grow: They don\u2019t labor or spin thread."}, {"pk": 4051126, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 6, "verse": 29, "text": "Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was adorned like one of these."}, {"pk": 4051127, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 6, "verse": 30, "text": "If that\u2019s how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and thrown into the furnace tomorrow, won\u2019t he do much more for you\u2009\u2014\u2009you of little faith? \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 1Kg 10:4-7; Mt 8:26; 14:31; 16:8"}, {"pk": 4051128, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 6, "verse": 31, "text": "So don\u2019t worry, saying, \u2018What will we eat?\u2009\u2019 or \u2018What will we drink?\u2009\u2019 or \u2018What will we wear?\u2019"}, {"pk": 4051129, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 6, "verse": 32, "text": "For the Gentiles eagerly seek all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them."}, {"pk": 4051130, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 6, "verse": 33, "text": "But seek first the kingdom of God [12] \u24d3 and his righteousness, \u24d4 and all these things will be provided for you. \u24d5", "comment": "[12] Other mss omit of God
\u24d4 Mt 27:19; Lk 7:29; 23:41,47; Jn 5:30; 17:25; Ac 3:14
\u24d3 Mk 1:15; Ac 20:25
\u24d5 1Kg 3:13; Mt 19:28; Mk 10:29; Lk 18:29; 1Tm 4:8"}, {"pk": 4051131, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 6, "verse": 34, "text": "Therefore don\u2019t worry about tomorrow, because tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble \u24d6 of its own.", "comment": "\u24d6 Mt 6:25; Lk 10:41; Php 4:6; 1Pt 5:7"}, {"pk": 4051132, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 7, "verse": 1, "text": " \u201cDo not judge, so that you won\u2019t be judged. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Mk 4:24-25; Lk 6:37-42"}, {"pk": 4051133, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 7, "verse": 2, "text": "For you will be judged by the same standard with which you judge others, and you will be measured by the same measure you use. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Mk 4:24; Lk 6:38; Rm 2:1; 14:10; Jms 2:13"}, {"pk": 4051134, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 7, "verse": 3, "text": "Why do you look at the splinter in your brother\u2019s eye but don\u2019t notice the beam of wood in your own eye? \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Lk 6:41; Jn 8:7-9"}, {"pk": 4051135, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 7, "verse": 4, "text": "Or how can you say to your brother, \u2018Let me take the splinter out of your eye,\u2019 and look, there\u2019s a beam of wood in your own eye?"}, {"pk": 4051136, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 7, "verse": 5, "text": "Hypocrite! First take the beam of wood out of your eye, and then you will see clearly to take the splinter out of your brother\u2019s eye."}, {"pk": 4051137, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 7, "verse": 6, "text": "Don\u2019t give what is holy to dogs or toss your pearls before pigs, \u24daor they will trample them under their feet, turn, and tear you to pieces.", "comment": "\u24da Pr 9:7-8; 23:9; Mt 15:26"}, {"pk": 4051138, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 7, "verse": 7, "text": " \u201cAsk, \u24db and it will be given to you. \u24dc Seek, and you will find. Knock, and the door [1] will be opened to you.", "comment": "\u24db Lk 11:9-13
\u24dc Mt 18:22; Mk 11:24; Jn 14:13-14; 15:7; 16:24; Jms 1:5; 1Jn 3:22; 5:14
[1] Lit and it"}, {"pk": 4051139, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 7, "verse": 8, "text": "For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, \u24dd and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.", "comment": "\u24dd Pr 8:17; Is 55:6; Jr 29:12-13"}, {"pk": 4051140, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 7, "verse": 9, "text": "Who among you, if his son asks him for bread, will give him a stone?"}, {"pk": 4051141, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 7, "verse": 10, "text": "Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake?"}, {"pk": 4051142, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 7, "verse": 11, "text": "If you then, who are evil, \u24d0know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good things to those who ask him.", "comment": "\u24d0 Gn 6:5; 8:21"}, {"pk": 4051143, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 7, "verse": 12, "text": "Therefore, whatever you want others to do for you, do also the same for them, for this is the Law and the Prophets. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Mt 22:40; Lk 6:31; Rm 13:8; Gl 5:14"}, {"pk": 4051144, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 7, "verse": 13, "text": " \u201cEnter through the narrow gate. \u24d2 For the gate is wide and the road broad that leads to destruction, \u24d3 and there are many who go through it.", "comment": "\u24d2 Lk 13:23-24
\u24d3 Mt 26:8; Mk 14:4; Jn 17:12; Ac 8:20; Rm 9:22; Php 1:28"}, {"pk": 4051145, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 7, "verse": 14, "text": "How narrow is the gate and difficult the road that leads to life, and few find it."}, {"pk": 4051146, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 7, "verse": 15, "text": " \u201cBe on your guard against false prophets \u24d4 who come to you in sheep\u2019s \u24d5 clothing \u24d6 but inwardly are ravaging wolves. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Ezk 22:27; Jn 10:12; Ac 20:29
\u24d4 Mt 24:11,24; Mk 13:22; Lk 6:26; Ac 13:6; 2Pt 2:1
\u24d5 Mt 9:36; 10:6,16; 12:11-12; 15:24; 18:12-13
\u24d6 Mc 3:5; 2Tm 3:5"}, {"pk": 4051147, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 7, "verse": 16, "text": "You\u2019ll recognize them by their fruit. \u24d8 Are grapes gathered from thornbushes or figs from thistles? \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d8 Pr 11:30; Mt 12:33; Lk 6:43-44; Jn 4:36; Jms 3:12
\u24d9 Mt 13:7; Heb 6:8"}, {"pk": 4051148, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 7, "verse": 17, "text": "In the same way, every good tree produces good fruit, but a bad tree produces bad fruit."}, {"pk": 4051149, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 7, "verse": 18, "text": "A good tree can\u2019t produce bad fruit; neither can a bad tree produce good fruit."}, {"pk": 4051150, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 7, "verse": 19, "text": "Every tree that doesn\u2019t produce good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Jr 11:19; Mt 3:10; Lk 3:9; 13:7; Jn 15:2; Jd 12"}, {"pk": 4051151, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 7, "verse": 20, "text": "So you\u2019ll recognize them by their fruit. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Mt 7:16; 12:33; Lk 6:44; Jms 3:12"}, {"pk": 4051152, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 7, "verse": 21, "text": " \u201cNot everyone who says to me, \u2018Lord, Lord,\u2019 will enter the kingdom of heaven, \u24dc but only the one who does the will \u24dd of my Father in heaven. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dc Mt 3:2; 18:3; Mk 9:43
\u24dd Ps 143:10; Pr 16:9; Mt 12:50; Gl 1:4; Eph 1:9; 1Jn 2:17
\u24d0 Hs 8:2; Mt 25:11; Lk 6:46; Rm 2:13; Jms 1:22"}, {"pk": 4051153, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 7, "verse": 22, "text": "On that day many will say to me, \u2018Lord, Lord, didn\u2019t we prophesy in your name, drive out demons \u24d1in your name, and do many miracles in your name?\u2019 \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d1 Mk 3:15; Rv 9:20; 18:2
\u24d2 Nm 24:4; Mt 10:15; Lk 13:25; Jn 11:51; 1Co 13:2"}, {"pk": 4051154, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 7, "verse": 23, "text": "Then I will announce to them, \u2018I never knew you. Depart from me, you lawbreakers!\u2019 [2] [3] \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 5:5; 6:8; Mt 25:12,41; Lk 13:25-27
[2] Lit you who work lawlessness
[3] Ps 6:8"}, {"pk": 4051155, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 7, "verse": 24, "text": " \u201cTherefore, \u24d4 everyone who hears these words \u24d5of mine and acts on them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock.", "comment": "\u24d4 Lk 6:47-49; Jms 1:22-25
\u24d5 Mt 12:36; Mk 4:14; Lk 6:47; 8:21; Jn 1:1; 2:22"}, {"pk": 4051156, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 7, "verse": 25, "text": "The rain fell, the rivers rose, and the winds blew and pounded that house. Yet it didn\u2019t collapse, because its foundation was on the rock."}, {"pk": 4051157, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 7, "verse": 26, "text": "But everyone who hears these words of mine and doesn\u2019t act on them will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand."}, {"pk": 4051158, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 7, "verse": 27, "text": "The rain fell, the rivers rose, the winds blew and pounded that house, and it collapsed. It collapsed with a great crash.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4051159, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 7, "verse": 28, "text": "When Jesus had finished saying these things, \u24d6 the crowds were astonished at his teaching, \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Mt 13:54; 22:23; Mk 1:22; 6:2; 11:18; Lk 4:32; Jn 7:46
\u24d6 Mt 11:1; 13:53; 19:1; 26:1"}, {"pk": 4051160, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 7, "verse": 29, "text": "because he was teaching them like one who had authority, and not like their scribes."}, {"pk": 4051161, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 8, "verse": 1, "text": "When he came down from the mountain, large crowds \u24d8 followed him.", "comment": "\u24d8 Mt 5:1; Lk 3:7"}, {"pk": 4051162, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 8, "verse": 2, "text": "Right away \u24d9 a man with leprosy [1] came up and knelt before him, \u24da saying, \u201cLord, if you are willing, you can make me clean.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d9 Mk 1:40-44; Lk 5:12-14
\u24da Mt 9:18; 15:25; 18:26; 20:20; Jn 9:38; Ac 10:25
[1] Gk lepros; a term for various skin diseases, also in v. 3; see Lv 13\u201314"}, {"pk": 4051163, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 8, "verse": 3, "text": "Reaching out his hand, Jesus touched him, saying, \u201cI am willing; be made clean.\u201d Immediately his leprosy was cleansed."}, {"pk": 4051164, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 8, "verse": 4, "text": "Then Jesus told him, \u201cSee that you don\u2019t tell anyone; \u24db but go, show yourself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses commanded, as a testimony to them.\u201d \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Lv 14:3-4,10; Lk 5:14; 17:14
\u24db Mt 9:30; 17:9; Mk 5:43; 7:36; 8:30"}, {"pk": 4051165, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 8, "verse": 5, "text": "When he entered Capernaum, \u24dd a centurion came to him, pleading with him,", "comment": "\u24dd Lk 7:1-10; Jn 4:46-54"}, {"pk": 4051166, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 8, "verse": 6, "text": "\u201cLord, my servant is lying at home paralyzed, in terrible agony.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4051167, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 8, "verse": 7, "text": "He said to him, \u201cAm I to come and heal him?\u201d [2]", "comment": "[2] Or \u201cI will come and heal him.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4051168, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 8, "verse": 8, "text": "\u201cLord,\u201d the centurion replied, \u201cI am not worthy to have you come under my roof. But just say the word, and my servant will be healed. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 107:20; Lk 15:19,21"}, {"pk": 4051169, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 8, "verse": 9, "text": "For I too am a man under authority, having soldiers under my command. [3] I say to this one, \u2018Go,\u2019 and he goes; and to another, \u2018Come,\u2019 and he comes; and to my servant, \u2018Do this!\u2019 and he does it.\u201d", "comment": "[3] Lit under me"}, {"pk": 4051170, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 8, "verse": 10, "text": "Hearing this, Jesus was amazed and said to those following him, \u201cTruly I tell you, I have not found anyone in Israel with so great a faith."}, {"pk": 4051171, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 8, "verse": 11, "text": "I tell you that many will come from east and west to share the banquet [4] with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven. \u24d1", "comment": "[4] Lit recline at the table
\u24d1 Is 49:12; 59:19; Mk 1:11; Lk 13:29; Eph 3:6"}, {"pk": 4051172, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 8, "verse": 12, "text": "But the sons of the kingdom will be thrown into the outer darkness where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.\u201d \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Mt 13:42,50; 22:13; 24:51; 25:30; Lk 13:28"}, {"pk": 4051173, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 8, "verse": 13, "text": "Then Jesus told the centurion, \u201cGo. As you have believed, \u24d3let it be done for you.\u201d And his servant was healed that very moment. [5]", "comment": "[5] Or that hour; lit very hour
\u24d3 Mt 9:22,29; Jn 4:53"}, {"pk": 4051174, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 8, "verse": 14, "text": "Jesus went into Peter\u2019s house \u24d4 and saw his mother-in-law lying in bed with a fever.", "comment": "\u24d4 Mk 1:29-34; Lk 4:38-41"}, {"pk": 4051175, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 8, "verse": 15, "text": "So he touched her hand, and the fever left her. Then she got up and began to serve him."}, {"pk": 4051176, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 8, "verse": 16, "text": "When evening came, they brought to him many who were demon-possessed. He drove out the spirits \u24d5 with a word and healed all who were sick, \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Mt 4:24; 8:33; Ac 19:12
\u24d5 Mk 3:15; 1Tm 4:1; 1Jn 4:1"}, {"pk": 4051177, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 8, "verse": 17, "text": "so that what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled: He himself took our weaknesses
and carried our diseases. [6] \u24d7
", "comment": "[6] Is 53:4
\u24d7 Is 53:4; Mt 1:22"}, {"pk": 4051178, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 8, "verse": 18, "text": "When Jesus saw a large crowd [7] \u24d8 around him, he gave the order to go to the other side of the sea.", "comment": "\u24d8 Mt 14:22; Mk 4:35; Lk 8:22; Jn 6:15-17
[7] Other mss read saw large crowds"}, {"pk": 4051179, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 8, "verse": 19, "text": "A scribe approached him and said, \u24d9 \u201cTeacher, I will follow you wherever you go.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d9 Lk 9:57-60"}, {"pk": 4051180, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 8, "verse": 20, "text": "Jesus told him, \u201cFoxes have dens, and birds of the sky have nests, but the Son of Man \u24da has no place to lay his head.\u201d", "comment": "\u24da Dn 7:14; Mt 9:6; 12:8; 13:41; Mk 8:31"}, {"pk": 4051181, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 8, "verse": 21, "text": "\u201cLord,\u201d another of his disciples said, \u201cfirst let me go bury my father.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4051182, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 8, "verse": 22, "text": "But Jesus told him, \u201cFollow me, and let the dead bury their own dead.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4051183, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 8, "verse": 23, "text": "As he got into the boat, \u24db his disciples \u24dc followed him.", "comment": "\u24db Mk 4:36-41; Lk 8:22-25; Jn 6:16-21
\u24dc Mt 10:1; 26:56; Mk 3:7; 16:20; Lk 6:13; Jn 12:16"}, {"pk": 4051184, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 8, "verse": 24, "text": "Suddenly, a violent storm arose on the sea, so that the boat was being swamped by the waves\u2009\u2014\u2009but Jesus kept sleeping."}, {"pk": 4051185, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 8, "verse": 25, "text": "So the disciples came and woke him up, saying, \u201cLord, save us! We\u2019re going to die!\u201d"}, {"pk": 4051186, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 8, "verse": 26, "text": "He said to them, \u201cWhy are you afraid, you of little faith?\u201d Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the sea, \u24dd and there was a great calm.", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 65:7; 89:9; 107:29; Mt 6:30; Lk 4:39"}, {"pk": 4051187, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 8, "verse": 27, "text": "The men were amazed and asked, \u201cWhat kind of man is this? Even the winds and the sea obey \u24d0 him!\u201d", "comment": "\u24d0 Mk 1:27; Lk 5:9"}, {"pk": 4051188, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 8, "verse": 28, "text": "When he had come to the other side, \u24d1 to the region of the Gadarenes, [8] two demon-possessed men met him as they came out of the tombs. They were so violent that no one could pass that way.", "comment": "[8] Other mss read Gergesenes
\u24d1 Mk 5:1-17; Lk 8:26-37"}, {"pk": 4051189, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 8, "verse": 29, "text": "Suddenly they shouted, \u201cWhat do you have to do with us, [9] Son of God? Have you come here to torment us before the time?\u201d \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Jdg 11:12; 2Sm 16:10; Mk 1:24; Lk 4:34; Jn 2:4; Ac 8:7
[9] Other mss add Jesus"}, {"pk": 4051190, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 8, "verse": 30, "text": "A long way off from them, a large herd of pigs was feeding."}, {"pk": 4051191, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 8, "verse": 31, "text": "\u201cIf you drive us out,\u201d the demons begged him, \u201csend us into the herd of pigs.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4051192, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 8, "verse": 32, "text": " \u201cGo!\u201d he told them. So when they had come out, they entered the pigs, and the whole herd rushed down the steep bank into the sea and perished in the water."}, {"pk": 4051193, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 8, "verse": 33, "text": "Then the men who tended them fled. They went into the city and reported everything, especially what had happened to those who were demon-possessed."}, {"pk": 4051194, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 8, "verse": 34, "text": "At that, the whole town went out to meet Jesus. When they saw him, they begged him to leave their region. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 1Kg 17:18; Lk 5:8; Ac 16:39"}, {"pk": 4051195, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 9, "verse": 1, "text": "So he got into a boat, crossed over, and came to his own town. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Mt 4:13; Mk 5:21"}, {"pk": 4051196, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 9, "verse": 2, "text": "Just then \u24d5 some men [1] brought to him a paralytic lying on a stretcher. Seeing their faith, Jesus told the paralytic, \u201cHave courage, son, your sins are forgiven.\u201d \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d5 Mk 2:3-12; Lk 5:18-26
[1] Lit then they
\u24d6 Mt 4:24; 8:10,13; 9:22; Lk 7:48; Jn 16:33"}, {"pk": 4051197, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 9, "verse": 3, "text": "At this, some of the scribes said to themselves, \u201cHe\u2019s blaspheming!\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Mt 26:65; Jn 10:36"}, {"pk": 4051198, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 9, "verse": 4, "text": "Perceiving their thoughts, \u24d8 Jesus said, \u201cWhy are you thinking evil things in your hearts? [2]", "comment": "\u24d8 Mt 12:25; Lk 6:8; 9:47; 11:17
[2] Or minds"}, {"pk": 4051199, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 9, "verse": 5, "text": "For which is easier: to say, \u2018Your sins are forgiven,\u2019 or to say, \u2018Get up and walk\u2019?"}, {"pk": 4051200, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 9, "verse": 6, "text": "But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins\u201d \u2009\u2014\u2009then he told the paralytic, \u201cGet up, take your stretcher, and go home.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4051201, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 9, "verse": 7, "text": "So he got up and went home."}, {"pk": 4051202, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 9, "verse": 8, "text": "When the crowds saw this, they were awestruck [3] [4] and gave glory \u24d9 to God, who had given such authority to men.", "comment": "[3] Other mss read amazed
\u24d9 Mt 5:16; 15:31; Lk 7:16; 13:13; Jn 15:8; Ac 4:21
[4] Lit afraid"}, {"pk": 4051203, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 9, "verse": 9, "text": "As Jesus went on from there, \u24da he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the toll booth, and he said to him, \u201cFollow me,\u201d and he got up and followed him. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Mt 10:3; Mk 2:14; 3:18; Lk 6:15; Ac 1:13
\u24da Mk 2:14-22; Lk 5:27-38"}, {"pk": 4051204, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 9, "verse": 10, "text": "While he was reclining at the table in the house, many tax collectors and sinners came to eat with Jesus and his disciples. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Mt 10:42; 28:19; Lk 14:26; Jn 8:31; 13:35; 15:8; Ac 6:1"}, {"pk": 4051205, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 9, "verse": 11, "text": "When the Pharisees saw this, they asked his disciples, \u201cWhy does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?\u201d \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Mt 11:19; Lk 5:30; 15:2; Gl 2:15"}, {"pk": 4051206, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 9, "verse": 12, "text": "Now when he heard this, he said, \u201cIt is not those who are well who need a doctor, but those who are sick. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Mk 2:17; Lk 5:31"}, {"pk": 4051207, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 9, "verse": 13, "text": "Go and learn what this means: I desire mercy and not sacrifice. [5] \u24d1 For I didn\u2019t come to call the righteous, but sinners.\u201d [6]", "comment": "[5] Hs 6:6
\u24d1 Hs 6:6; Mc 6:6-8; Mt 12:7
[6] Other mss add to repentance"}, {"pk": 4051208, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 9, "verse": 14, "text": "Then John\u2019s disciples came to him, saying, \u201cWhy do we and the Pharisees fast often, but your disciples do not fast?\u201d \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Mt 11:2; 14:12; 15:2; Lk 11:1; 18:12"}, {"pk": 4051209, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 9, "verse": 15, "text": "Jesus said to them, \u201cCan the wedding guests [7] be sad while the groom is with them? The time [8] will come when the groom will be taken away from them, and then they will fast.", "comment": "[7] Lit the sons of the bridal chamber
[8] Lit days"}, {"pk": 4051210, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 9, "verse": 16, "text": "No one patches an old garment with unshrunk cloth, because the patch pulls away from the garment and makes the tear worse."}, {"pk": 4051211, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 9, "verse": 17, "text": "And no one puts [9] new wine into old wineskins. Otherwise, the skins burst, the wine spills out, and the skins are ruined. No, they put new wine into fresh wineskins, and both are preserved.\u201d", "comment": "[9] Lit And they do not put"}, {"pk": 4051212, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 9, "verse": 18, "text": "As he was telling them these things, \u24d3 suddenly one of the leaders came and knelt down before him, saying, \u201cMy daughter just died, [10] but come and lay your hand on her, and she will live.\u201d \u24d4", "comment": "[10] Lit daughter has now come to the end
\u24d4 Mt 8:2-3; Mk 5:23
\u24d3 Mk 5:22-43; Lk 8:41-56"}, {"pk": 4051213, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 9, "verse": 19, "text": "So Jesus and his disciples got up and followed \u24d5 him.", "comment": "\u24d5 Lk 5:11; Jn 8:12"}, {"pk": 4051214, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 9, "verse": 20, "text": "Just then, a woman who had suffered from bleeding for twelve years approached from behind and touched the end of his robe, \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Lv 15:25; Nm 15:38; Dt 22:12; Mt 14:36; 23:5"}, {"pk": 4051215, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 9, "verse": 21, "text": "for she said to herself, \u201cIf I can just touch his robe, I\u2019ll be made well.\u201d [11] \u24d7", "comment": "[11] Or be saved
\u24d7 Mt 14:36; Mk 3:10; Lk 6:19"}, {"pk": 4051216, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 9, "verse": 22, "text": "Jesus turned and saw her. \u201cHave courage, daughter,\u201d he said. \u201cYour faith has saved you.\u201d [12] \u24d8 And the woman was made well from that moment. [13]", "comment": "[12] Or has made you well
\u24d8 Mt 15:28; Mk 10:52; Lk 7:50; 17:19; 18:42
[13] Lit hour"}, {"pk": 4051217, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 9, "verse": 23, "text": "When Jesus came to the leader\u2019s house, he saw the flute players and a crowd lamenting loudly. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 2Ch 35:25; Jr 9:17; 16:6; Ezk 24:17; Rv 18:22"}, {"pk": 4051218, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 9, "verse": 24, "text": "\u201cLeave,\u201d he said, \u201cbecause the girl is not dead but asleep.\u201d \u24da And they laughed at him.", "comment": "\u24da Jn 11:13; Ac 20:10"}, {"pk": 4051219, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 9, "verse": 25, "text": "After the crowd had been put outside, he went in and took her by the hand, and the girl got up. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Mk 9:27; Ac 3:7; 9:40-41"}, {"pk": 4051220, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 9, "verse": 26, "text": "Then news of this spread throughout that whole area. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Mt 4:24; 9:31; 14:1; Mk 1:28; Lk 4:14"}, {"pk": 4051221, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 9, "verse": 27, "text": "As Jesus went on from there, two blind men followed him, calling out, \u201cHave mercy on us, Son of David!\u201d \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Mt 1:1; 12:23; 15:22; 20:30-31; Mk 10:47; Lk 18:38-39"}, {"pk": 4051222, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 9, "verse": 28, "text": "When he entered the house, the blind men approached him, and Jesus said to them, \u201cDo you believe \u24d0 that I can do this?\u201d They said to him, \u201cYes, Lord.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d0 Mk 11:24; Jn 3:16; Ac 10:43; Rm 10:9; 1Pt 1:8-10"}, {"pk": 4051223, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 9, "verse": 29, "text": "Then he touched their eyes, saying, \u201cLet it be done for you according to your faith.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4051224, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 9, "verse": 30, "text": "And their eyes were opened. Then Jesus warned them sternly, \u201cBe sure that no one finds out.\u201d \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Mt 8:4,13; 9:22; Mk 8:25; Jn 9:26"}, {"pk": 4051225, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 9, "verse": 31, "text": "But they went out and spread the news about him throughout that whole area."}, {"pk": 4051226, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 9, "verse": 32, "text": "Just as they were going out, a demon-possessed man who was unable to speak was brought to him. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Mt 12:22-24; Lk 11:14-15"}, {"pk": 4051227, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 9, "verse": 33, "text": "When the demon had been driven out, the man who had been mute spoke, and the crowds were amazed, saying, \u201cNothing like this has ever been seen in Israel!\u201d"}, {"pk": 4051228, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 9, "verse": 34, "text": "But the Pharisees said, \u201cHe drives out demons by the ruler of the demons.\u201d \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Mk 3:22; Jn 7:20"}, {"pk": 4051229, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 9, "verse": 35, "text": "Jesus continued going around to all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the good news of the kingdom, \u24d4 and healing every [14] disease and every sickness. [15] [16]", "comment": "[14] Or every kind of
\u24d4 Mt 4:23; Mk 1:15
[16] Or physical ailment
[15] Other mss add among the people"}, {"pk": 4051230, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 9, "verse": 36, "text": "When he saw the crowds, he felt compassion for them, because they were distressed and dejected, \u24d5 like sheep without a shepherd. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Nm 27:17; 1Kg 22:17; Ezk 34:5; Zch 10:2
\u24d5 Mt 14:14; 15:32; Mk 6:34; 8:2"}, {"pk": 4051231, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 9, "verse": 37, "text": "Then he said to his disciples, \u24d7 \u201cThe harvest is abundant, but the workers are few.", "comment": "\u24d7 Mt 10:1; 26:56; Mk 3:7; 16:20; Lk 6:13; Jn 12:16"}, {"pk": 4051232, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 9, "verse": 38, "text": "Therefore, pray to the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into his harvest.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4051233, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 10, "verse": 1, "text": "Summoning his twelve disciples, \u24d8 he gave them authority over unclean spirits, to drive them out and to heal every [1] disease and sickness. [2] \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d8 Mk 3:13-19; 6:13-16
\u24d9 Mt 9:35; Mk 6:7; Lk 9:1
[2] Or physical ailment
[1] Or every kind of"}, {"pk": 4051234, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 10, "verse": 2, "text": "These are the names of the twelve apostles: \u24da First, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother;", "comment": "\u24da Mt 4:18,21; 16:18; Jn 1:42"}, {"pk": 4051235, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 10, "verse": 3, "text": "Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus; [3]", "comment": "[3] Other mss read and Lebbaeus, whose surname was Thaddaeus"}, {"pk": 4051236, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 10, "verse": 4, "text": "Simon the Zealot, [4] and Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed him. \u24db", "comment": "[4] Lit the Cananaean
\u24db Mt 26:14; Lk 22:3; Jn 6:71; 13:2,26"}, {"pk": 4051237, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 10, "verse": 5, "text": "Jesus sent out these twelve after giving them instructions: \u201cDon\u2019t take the road that leads to the Gentiles, and don\u2019t enter any Samaritan \u24dctown.", "comment": "\u24dc 2Kg 17:24; Lk 9:52; 17:16; Jn 4:9; Ac 8:25"}, {"pk": 4051238, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 10, "verse": 6, "text": "Instead, go to the lost sheep \u24dd of the house of Israel. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 119:36; Is 53:6; Jr 50:6; Mt 9:36; 18:12
\u24d0 Ac 2:36; 7:42; Heb 8:8,10"}, {"pk": 4051239, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 10, "verse": 7, "text": "As you go, proclaim: \u2018The kingdom of heaven has come near.\u2019 \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Mt 3:2-3; 4:17; Lk 10:9"}, {"pk": 4051240, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 10, "verse": 8, "text": "Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those with leprosy, [5]drive out demons. \u24d2Freely you received, freely give.", "comment": "[5] Gk lepros; a term for various skin diseases; see Lv 13\u201314
\u24d2 Mk 3:15; Rv 9:20; 18:2"}, {"pk": 4051241, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 10, "verse": 9, "text": "Don\u2019t acquire gold, silver, or copper for your money-belts. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Mk 6:6-8; Lk 9:3-5; 10:4-12"}, {"pk": 4051242, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 10, "verse": 10, "text": "Don\u2019t take a traveling bag for the road, or an extra shirt, sandals, or a staff, for the worker \u24d4is worthy of his food.", "comment": "\u24d4 Lk 10:7; 1Co 9:14; 1Tm 5:18"}, {"pk": 4051243, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 10, "verse": 11, "text": "When you enter any town or village, find out who is worthy, and stay there until you leave."}, {"pk": 4051244, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 10, "verse": 12, "text": "Greet a household when you enter it, \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 1Sm 25:6; 1Ch 12:18; Ps 122:7-8"}, {"pk": 4051245, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 10, "verse": 13, "text": "and if the household is worthy, let your peace be on it; but if it is unworthy, let your peace return to you. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 35:13; Mt 8:8; Ac 16:15"}, {"pk": 4051246, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 10, "verse": 14, "text": "If anyone does not welcome you or listen to your words, shake the dust off your feet \u24d7 when you leave that house or town.", "comment": "\u24d7 Neh 5:13; Lk 10:11; Ac 13:51"}, {"pk": 4051247, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 10, "verse": 15, "text": "Truly I tell you, it will be more tolerable on the day of judgment \u24d8for the land of Sodom and Gomorrah than for that town. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d8 Mt 12:36; Ac 17:31; Heb 10:25; 2Pt 2:9; 1Jn 4:17
\u24d9 Mt 11:22,24; 2Pt 2:6; Jd 6-7"}, {"pk": 4051248, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 10, "verse": 16, "text": " \u201cLook, I\u2019m sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as serpents and as innocent as doves. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Gn 3:1; Lk 10:3; Rm 16:19; Php 2:15"}, {"pk": 4051249, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 10, "verse": 17, "text": "Beware of them, because they will hand you over to local courts [6] and flog you in their synagogues. \u24db", "comment": "[6] Or sanhedrins
\u24db Mk 13:9,11; Lk 12:11-12; Ac 5:40; 26:11"}, {"pk": 4051250, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 10, "verse": 18, "text": "You will even be brought before governors and kings because of me, to bear witness to them and to the Gentiles. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Mt 28:19; Rm 1:5; Gl 1:16"}, {"pk": 4051251, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 10, "verse": 19, "text": "But when they hand you over, don\u2019t worry about how or what you are to speak. \u24dd For you will be given what to say at that hour,", "comment": "\u24dd Ex 4:12; Nm 23:5; Dt 18:18; Mt 6:25"}, {"pk": 4051252, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 10, "verse": 20, "text": "because it isn\u2019t you speaking, but the Spirit \u24d0of your Father is speaking through you. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 51:11; Jn 1:33; Ac 2:4; Rm 8:9; Gl 5:25; Ti 3:5
\u24d1 Lk 12:12; Ac 4:8; 13:9; 2Co 13:3"}, {"pk": 4051253, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 10, "verse": 21, "text": " \u201cBrother will betray brother to death, and a father his child. Children will rise up against parents and have them put to death. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Mc 7:6; Mt 10:35-36; Mk 13:12"}, {"pk": 4051254, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 10, "verse": 22, "text": "You will be hated by everyone because of my name. \u24d3But the one who endures to the end will be saved. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d3 Mt 24:9; Lk 21:17; Jn 15:18
\u24d4 Mt 24:13; Mk 13:13; Jn 12:12-13"}, {"pk": 4051255, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 10, "verse": 23, "text": "When they persecute you in one town, flee to another. \u24d5For truly I tell you, you will not have gone through the towns of Israel before the Son of Man comes.", "comment": "\u24d5 Mt 12:15; Ac 8:1; 9:25; 14:6; 17:10"}, {"pk": 4051256, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 10, "verse": 24, "text": "A disciple [7]is not above his teacher, or a slave above his master. \u24d6", "comment": "[7] Or student
\u24d6 Lk 6:40; Jn 13:16; 15:20"}, {"pk": 4051257, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 10, "verse": 25, "text": "It is enough for a disciple to become like his teacher and a slave like his master. If they called the head of the house \u2018Beelzebul,\u2019 how much more the members of his household! \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 2Kg 1:2; Mt 12:24,27; Mk 3:22; Lk 11:15,18-19"}, {"pk": 4051258, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 10, "verse": 26, "text": " \u201cTherefore, \u24d8 don\u2019t be afraid of them, since there is nothing covered that won\u2019t be uncovered and nothing hidden that won\u2019t be made known. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d8 Lk 12:2-9
\u24d9 Mk 4:22; Lk 8:17; 12:2"}, {"pk": 4051259, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 10, "verse": 27, "text": "What I tell you in the dark, speak in the light. What you hear in a whisper, [8]proclaim on the housetops. \u24da", "comment": "[8] Lit in the ear
\u24da Mt 24:17; Lk 5:19; 12:3; Ac 5:20"}, {"pk": 4051260, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 10, "verse": 28, "text": "Don\u2019t fear those who kill the body but are not able to kill the soul; \u24dbrather, fear him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24db Is 8:12-13; 51:12-13; Jr 1:8; 1Pt 3:14
\u24dc Mt 5:22; Lk 12:5; Heb 10:31; Jms 4:12"}, {"pk": 4051261, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 10, "verse": 29, "text": "Aren\u2019t two sparrows sold for a penny? [9]Yet not one of them falls to the ground without your Father\u2019s \u24ddconsent. [10]", "comment": "[9] Gk assarion, a small copper coin
\u24dd Mt 5:16; 11:27; Lk 11:13; Jn 8:42
[10] Lit ground apart from your Father"}, {"pk": 4051262, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 10, "verse": 30, "text": "But even the hairs of your head have all been counted. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 1Sm 14:45; 2Sm 14:11; Lk 21:18; Ac 27:34"}, {"pk": 4051263, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 10, "verse": 31, "text": "So don\u2019t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Mt 6:26; 12:12"}, {"pk": 4051264, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 10, "verse": 32, "text": " \u201cTherefore, everyone who will acknowledge me before others, I will also acknowledge him before my Father in heaven. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Lk 12:8; Rm 10:9-10; Rv 3:5"}, {"pk": 4051265, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 10, "verse": 33, "text": "But whoever denies me before others, \u24d3I will also deny him before my Father in heaven.", "comment": "\u24d3 Mk 8:38; Lk 9:26; 2Tm 2:12; 2Pt 2:1"}, {"pk": 4051266, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 10, "verse": 34, "text": "Don\u2019t assume that I came to bring peace on the earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Lk 12:51-53"}, {"pk": 4051267, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 10, "verse": 35, "text": "For I came to turn a man against his father,
a daughter against her mother,
a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law;
", "comment": "[11] Mc 7:6"}, {"pk": 4051268, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 10, "verse": 36, "text": " and a man\u2019s enemies will be
the members of his household. [11] \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 41:9; 55:12-13; Mc 7:6; Jn 13:18"}, {"pk": 4051269, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 10, "verse": 37, "text": " The one who loves a father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; \u24d6 the one who loves a son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.", "comment": "\u24d6 Lk 14:25-27"}, {"pk": 4051270, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 10, "verse": 38, "text": "And whoever doesn\u2019t take up his cross and follow me is not worthy of me."}, {"pk": 4051271, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 10, "verse": 39, "text": "Anyone who finds his life will lose it, \u24d7and anyone who loses his life because of me will find it. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Mt 9:9; Jn 8:12; 12:26; 21:19
\u24d7 Mt 16:25; Mk 8:35; Lk 9:24; 17:33; Jn 12:25"}, {"pk": 4051272, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 10, "verse": 40, "text": " \u201cThe one who welcomes you welcomes me, \u24d9 and the one who welcomes me welcomes him who sent me. \u24da", "comment": "\u24d9 Mt 18:5; Lk 10:16; Jn 13:20; Gl 4:14
\u24da Mk 9:37; Lk 9:48; Jn 12:44"}, {"pk": 4051273, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 10, "verse": 41, "text": "Anyone who welcomes a prophet \u24dbbecause he is a prophet [12] will receive a prophet\u2019s reward. And anyone who welcomes a righteous person because he\u2019s righteous [13]will receive a righteous person\u2019s reward.", "comment": "[12] Lit prophet in the name of a prophet
\u24db 1Kg 17:10-15; 18:4; 2Kg 4:8; 3Jn 5-8
[13] Lit person in the name of a righteous person"}, {"pk": 4051274, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 10, "verse": 42, "text": "And whoever gives \u24dceven a cup of cold water to one of these little ones because he is a disciple, [14] \u24ddtruly I tell you, he will never lose his reward.\u201d", "comment": "\u24dc Mt 25:40; Mk 9:41; Heb 6:10
[14] Lit little ones in the name of a disciple
\u24dd Mt 28:19; Lk 14:26; Jn 8:31; 13:35; 15:8; Ac 6:1"}, {"pk": 4051275, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 11, "verse": 1, "text": "When Jesus had finished giving instructions to his twelve disciples, he moved on from there to teach and preach in their towns. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Mt 7:28; 9:35; Lk 23:5"}, {"pk": 4051276, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 11, "verse": 2, "text": "Now when John heard in prison what the Christ was doing, he sent a message through his disciples \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Lk 7:18-35"}, {"pk": 4051277, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 11, "verse": 3, "text": "and asked him, \u201cAre you the one who is to come, or should we expect someone else?\u201d \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 118:26; Jn 6:14; 11:27; Heb 10:37"}, {"pk": 4051278, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 11, "verse": 4, "text": "Jesus replied to them, \u201cGo and report to John what you hear and see: "}, {"pk": 4051279, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 11, "verse": 5, "text": "The blind receive their sight, the lame walk, those with leprosy [1]are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the poor are told the good news, \u24d3", "comment": "[1] Gk lepros; a term for various skin diseases; see Lv 13\u201314
\u24d3 Is 35:5; 61:1; Lk 4:18; Jms 2:5"}, {"pk": 4051280, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 11, "verse": 6, "text": "and blessed is the one who isn\u2019t offended by me.\u201d \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Is 8:14-15; Mt 13:21; Jn 6:61; 16:1"}, {"pk": 4051281, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 11, "verse": 7, "text": "As these men were leaving, Jesus began to speak to the crowds about John: \u201cWhat did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed swaying in the wind? \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Mt 3:1; Eph 4:14"}, {"pk": 4051282, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 11, "verse": 8, "text": "What then did you go out to see? A man dressed in soft clothes? See, those who wear soft clothes are in royal palaces."}, {"pk": 4051283, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 11, "verse": 9, "text": "What then did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Mt 14:5; 21:26; Lk 1:76"}, {"pk": 4051284, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 11, "verse": 10, "text": "This is the one about whom it is written: See, I am sending my messenger ahead of you;
he will prepare your way before you. [2] \u24d7
", "comment": "[2] Mal 3:1
\u24d7 Mal 3:1; Mk 1:2"}, {"pk": 4051285, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 11, "verse": 11, "text": " \u201cTruly I tell you, among those born of women no one greater than John the Baptist has appeared, [3] but the least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.", "comment": "[3] Lit arisen"}, {"pk": 4051286, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 11, "verse": 12, "text": "From the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven has been suffering violence, [4]and the violent have been seizing it by force.", "comment": "[4] Or has been forcefully advancing"}, {"pk": 4051287, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 11, "verse": 13, "text": "For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John."}, {"pk": 4051288, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 11, "verse": 14, "text": "And if you\u2019re willing to accept it, he is the Elijah who is to come. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Mal 4:5; Mt 17:10-13; Mk 9:11-13; Lk 1:17; Jn 1:21"}, {"pk": 4051289, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 11, "verse": 15, "text": "Let anyone who has ears [5]listen. \u24d9", "comment": "[5] Other mss add to hear
\u24d9 Mt 13:9; Mk 4:23; Lk 8:8; 14:35; Rv 2:7"}, {"pk": 4051290, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 11, "verse": 16, "text": " \u201cTo what should I compare this generation? It\u2019s like children sitting in the marketplaces who call out to other children:"}, {"pk": 4051291, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 11, "verse": 17, "text": " We played the flute for you,
but you didn\u2019t dance;
we sang a lament,
but you didn\u2019t mourn! [6]
", "comment": "[6] Or beat your chests in grief"}, {"pk": 4051292, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 11, "verse": 18, "text": " For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, \u2018He has a demon!\u2019 \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Mt 3:4; Lk 1:15"}, {"pk": 4051293, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 11, "verse": 19, "text": "The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, \u2018Look, a glutton and a drunkard, \u24dba friend of tax collectors and sinners!\u2019 \u24dcYet wisdom is vindicated [7]by her deeds.\u201d [8]", "comment": "[8] Other mss read children
\u24dc Mt 9:11; 18:17; Lk 15:2; 19:7
\u24db Mt 9:10; Lk 7:36; 14:1; Jn 2:1; 12:2
[7] Or declared right"}, {"pk": 4051294, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 11, "verse": 20, "text": "Then he proceeded to denounce the towns where most of his miracles were done, because they did not repent:"}, {"pk": 4051295, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 11, "verse": 21, "text": "\u201cWoe to you, Chorazin! \u24ddWoe to you, Bethsaida! \u24d0For if the miracles that were done in you had been done in Tyre and Sidon, \u24d1they would have repented in sackcloth and ashes long ago.", "comment": "\u24dd Lk 10:12-15
\u24d1 Mt 15:21; Lk 6:17; Ac 12:20
\u24d0 Mk 6:45; Lk 9:10; Jn 12:21"}, {"pk": 4051296, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 11, "verse": 22, "text": "But I tell you, it will be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon on the day of judgment \u24d2than for you.", "comment": "\u24d2 Ezk 28:2-4; Am 1:9-10; Mt 10:15; 15:21; Mk 3:8"}, {"pk": 4051297, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 11, "verse": 23, "text": "And you, Capernaum, will you be exalted to heaven? No, you will go down to Hades. \u24d3For if the miracles that were done in you had been done in Sodom, it would have remained until today.", "comment": "\u24d3 Is 14:13,15; Mt 4:13"}, {"pk": 4051298, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 11, "verse": 24, "text": "But I tell you, it will be more tolerable for the land of Sodom on the day of judgment than for you.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4051299, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 11, "verse": 25, "text": "At that time Jesus said, \u24d4 \u201cI praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and intelligent and revealed them to infants. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d4 Lk 10:21-22
\u24d5 Ps 8:2; Lk 22:42; Jn 11:41; 1Co 1:26; 2Co 3:14"}, {"pk": 4051300, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 11, "verse": 26, "text": "Yes, Father, because this was your good pleasure. [9]", "comment": "[9] Lit was well-pleasing in your sight"}, {"pk": 4051301, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 11, "verse": 27, "text": "All things have been entrusted to me by my Father. No one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and anyone to whom the Son desires [10] to reveal him. \u24d6", "comment": "[10] Or wills, or chooses
\u24d6 Mt 28:18; Jn 1:18; 7:29; 8:19; 10:15; 17:25-26"}, {"pk": 4051302, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 11, "verse": 28, "text": " \u201cCome to me, all of you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Jr 31:25; Jn 7:37"}, {"pk": 4051303, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 11, "verse": 29, "text": "Take up my yoke and learn from me, \u24d8because I am lowly and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d8 Jn 13:15; Eph 4:20; Php 2:5; 1Pt 2:21; 1Jn 2:6
\u24d9 Jr 6:16; Zch 9:9; 2Co 10:1; Php 2:7-8"}, {"pk": 4051304, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 11, "verse": 30, "text": "For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4051305, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 12, "verse": 1, "text": "At that time Jesus passed through the grainfields on the Sabbath. \u24da His disciples \u24db were hungry and began to pick and eat some heads of grain.", "comment": "\u24da Mk 2:23-28; Lk 6:1-5
\u24db Mt 10:1; 26:56; Mk 3:7; 16:20; Lk 6:13; Jn 12:16"}, {"pk": 4051306, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 12, "verse": 2, "text": "When the Pharisees saw this, they said to him, \u201cSee, your disciples are doing what is not lawful \u24dc to do on the Sabbath.\u201d", "comment": "\u24dc Mt 12:10; Lk 13:14; 14:3; Jn 5:10; 7:23; 9:16"}, {"pk": 4051307, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 12, "verse": 3, "text": "He said to them, \u201cHaven\u2019t you read what David did when he and those who were with him were hungry: "}, {"pk": 4051308, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 12, "verse": 4, "text": "how he entered the house of God, and they ate [1]the bread of the Presence\u2009\u2014\u2009which is not lawful for him or for those with him to eat, but only for the priests? \u24dd", "comment": "[1] Other mss read he ate
\u24dd Ex 25:30; Lv 24:5-9; 1Sm 21:6"}, {"pk": 4051309, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 12, "verse": 5, "text": "Or haven\u2019t you read in the law that on Sabbath days the priests in the temple violate the Sabbath and are innocent? \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Nm 28:9-10; 1Ch 9:32; Jn 7:22-23"}, {"pk": 4051310, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 12, "verse": 6, "text": "I tell you that something greater than the temple is here. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 2Ch 6:18; Mal 3:1; Mt 12:41-42"}, {"pk": 4051311, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 12, "verse": 7, "text": "If you had known what this means, I desire mercy and not sacrifice, [2] \u24d2you would not have condemned the innocent.", "comment": "[2] Hs 6:6
\u24d2 Hs 6:6; Mc 6:8; Mt 9:13"}, {"pk": 4051312, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 12, "verse": 8, "text": "For the Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath.\u201d \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Mt 8:20; 9:6; 12:32,40"}, {"pk": 4051313, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 12, "verse": 9, "text": "Moving on from there, he entered their synagogue. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Mk 3:1-6; Lk 6:6-11"}, {"pk": 4051314, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 12, "verse": 10, "text": "There he saw a man who had a shriveled hand, and in order to accuse him they asked him, \u201cIs it lawful to heal on the Sabbath?\u201d \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Mt 12:2; Lk 13:14; 14:3; Jn 9:16"}, {"pk": 4051315, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 12, "verse": 11, "text": "He replied to them, \u201cWho among you, if he had a sheep that fell into a pit on the Sabbath, wouldn\u2019t take hold of it and lift it out? \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Ex 23:4-5; Dt 22:4; Lk 14:5"}, {"pk": 4051316, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 12, "verse": 12, "text": "A person is worth far more than a sheep; \u24d7so it is lawful to do what is good on the Sabbath.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d7 Mt 6:26; 10:31"}, {"pk": 4051317, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 12, "verse": 13, "text": "Then he told the man, \u201cStretch out your hand.\u201d So he stretched it out, and it was restored, \u24d8 as good as the other.", "comment": "\u24d8 1Kg 13:4; Mt 8:3; Ac 28:8"}, {"pk": 4051318, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 12, "verse": 14, "text": "But the Pharisees went out and plotted against him, how they might kill him. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Mt 26:4; 27:1; Mk 3:6; Lk 6:11; Jn 10:39; 11:53"}, {"pk": 4051319, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 12, "verse": 15, "text": "Jesus was aware of this and withdrew. Large crowds [3] followed him, and he healed them all. \u24da", "comment": "[3] Other mss read Many
\u24da Mt 4:23; 10:23; 19:2; Mk 3:7"}, {"pk": 4051320, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 12, "verse": 16, "text": "He warned them not to make him known, \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Mt 8:4; 9:30"}, {"pk": 4051321, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 12, "verse": 17, "text": "so that what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled:"}, {"pk": 4051322, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 12, "verse": 18, "text": " Here is my servant whom I have chosen,
my beloved in whom I delight;
I will put my Spirit on him,
and he will proclaim justice to the nations. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Mt 3:17; 17:5; Lk 4:18; Jn 3:34
[5] Is 42:1-4"}, {"pk": 4051323, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 12, "verse": 19, "text": " He will not argue or shout,
and no one will hear his voice in the streets.
"}, {"pk": 4051324, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 12, "verse": 20, "text": " He will not break a bruised reed,
and he will not put out a smoldering wick,
until he has led justice to victory. [4]
", "comment": "[4] Or until he has successfully put forth justice"}, {"pk": 4051325, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 12, "verse": 21, "text": " The nations will put their hope in his name. [5] \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Is 42:1-4; Jn 10:25"}, {"pk": 4051326, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 12, "verse": 22, "text": "Then a demon-possessed man \u24d0 who was blind and unable to speak was brought to him. He healed him, so that the man [6] could both speak and see. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d0 Lk 11:14-15
[6] Lit mute
\u24d1 Mt 4:24; 9:32-34"}, {"pk": 4051327, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 12, "verse": 23, "text": "All the crowds were astounded and said, \u201cCould this be the Son of David?\u201d \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 2Ch 1:1; Mt 1:1; Rm 1:3"}, {"pk": 4051328, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 12, "verse": 24, "text": "When the Pharisees heard this, they said, \u201cThis man drives out demons only by Beelzebul, the ruler of the demons.\u201d \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Mt 9:34; 10:25; Mk 3:22"}, {"pk": 4051329, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 12, "verse": 25, "text": "Knowing their thoughts, \u24d4 he told them: \u201cEvery kingdom divided against itself is headed for destruction, and no city or house divided against itself will stand.", "comment": "\u24d4 Mk 3:23-27; Lk 11:17-22"}, {"pk": 4051330, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 12, "verse": 26, "text": "If Satan \u24d5drives out Satan, he is divided against himself. How then will his kingdom stand?", "comment": "\u24d5 Mt 4:1,10; 13:19; Ac 13:10"}, {"pk": 4051331, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 12, "verse": 27, "text": "And if I drive out demons by Beelzebul, by whom do your sons drive them out? For this reason they will be your judges. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 2Kg 2:7; Ac 19:13"}, {"pk": 4051332, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 12, "verse": 28, "text": "If I drive out demons by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God has come upon you. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Lk 17:21; 1Jn 3:8"}, {"pk": 4051333, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 12, "verse": 29, "text": "How can someone enter a strong man\u2019s house and steal his possessions unless he first ties up \u24d8the strong man? Then he can plunder his house.", "comment": "\u24d8 Is 49:24; 53:12"}, {"pk": 4051334, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 12, "verse": 30, "text": "Anyone who is not with me is against me, \u24d9and anyone who does not gather with me scatters.", "comment": "\u24d9 Mk 9:40; Lk 9:50; 11:23"}, {"pk": 4051335, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 12, "verse": 31, "text": "Therefore, \u24daI tell you, people will be forgiven every sin and blasphemy, \u24dbbut the blasphemy against [7]the Spirit will not be forgiven. [8]", "comment": "[7] Or of
\u24da Mk 3:28-30; Lk 12:10
\u24db Heb 6:4-6; 10:26; 1Jn 5:16
[8] Other mss add people"}, {"pk": 4051336, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 12, "verse": 32, "text": "Whoever speaks a word against the Son of Man, \u24dcit will be forgiven him; but whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit, it will not be forgiven him, either in this age or in the one to come. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dc Mt 11:19; Mk 2:10; Jn 7:12; 9:24
\u24dd Mk 10:30; Lk 12:10; 20:34-35; Eph 1:21; Ti 2:12; Heb 6:5"}, {"pk": 4051337, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 12, "verse": 33, "text": " \u201cEither make the tree good and its fruit will be good, or make the tree bad [9] and its fruit will be bad; for a tree is known by its fruit. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Mt 7:18-19,23; Lk 6:43-44; Jn 15:4-7
[9] Or decayed; lit rotten"}, {"pk": 4051338, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 12, "verse": 34, "text": "Brood of vipers! How can you speak good things when you are evil? For the mouth speaks from the overflow \u24d1of the heart.", "comment": "\u24d1 1Sm 24:13; Mt 3:7; 23:33; Lk 6:45; Eph 4:29"}, {"pk": 4051339, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 12, "verse": 35, "text": "A good person produces good things from his storeroom of good, and an evil person produces evil things from his storeroom of evil. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Mt 13:52; Col 4:6"}, {"pk": 4051340, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 12, "verse": 36, "text": "I tell you that on the day of judgment \u24d3people will have to account \u24d4for every careless [10]word they speak. [11]", "comment": "[10] Lit worthless
\u24d3 Mt 12:41; Jn 5:29; 1Jn 4:17
\u24d4 Lk 16:2; Ac 19:40; Rm 14:12; Heb 13:17; 1Pt 4:5
[11] Lit will speak"}, {"pk": 4051341, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 12, "verse": 37, "text": "For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4051342, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 12, "verse": 38, "text": "Then some of the scribes and Pharisees said to him, \u201cTeacher, we want to see a sign from you.\u201d \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Mt 16:1; Mk 8:11-12; Lk 11:16; Jn 2:18; 6:30; 1Co 1:22"}, {"pk": 4051343, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 12, "verse": 39, "text": "He answered them, \u24d6 \u201cAn evil and adulterous generation demands a sign, but no sign will be given to it except the sign of the prophet Jonah. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 Mk 8:11-12; Lk 11:29-32
\u24d7 Is 57:3; Mt 16:4; Mk 8:38"}, {"pk": 4051344, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 12, "verse": 40, "text": "For as Jonah was in the belly of the huge fish [12] \u24d8 three days and three nights, \u24d9so the Son of Man will be in the heart of the earth three days and three nights.", "comment": "\u24d8 Jnh 1:17
[12] Or sea creature; Jnh 1:17
\u24d9 Jnh 1:17"}, {"pk": 4051345, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 12, "verse": 41, "text": "The men of Nineveh will stand up at the judgment with this generation and condemn it, \u24dabecause they repented at Jonah\u2019s preaching; and look\u2009\u2014\u2009something greater than Jonah is here. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Jnh 1:2; 3:5
\u24da Jr 3:11; Ezk 16:51; Rm 2:27"}, {"pk": 4051346, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 12, "verse": 42, "text": "The queen of the south \u24dcwill rise up at the judgment with this generation and condemn it, because she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and look\u2009\u2014\u2009something greater than Solomon is here.", "comment": "\u24dc 1Kg 10:1; 2Ch 9:1"}, {"pk": 4051347, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 12, "verse": 43, "text": " \u201cWhen an unclean spirit comes out of a person, it roams through waterless places looking for rest but doesn\u2019t find any. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Lk 11:24-26"}, {"pk": 4051348, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 12, "verse": 44, "text": "Then it says, \u2018I\u2019ll go back to my house that I came from.\u2019 Returning, it finds the house vacant, swept, and put in order."}, {"pk": 4051349, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 12, "verse": 45, "text": "Then it goes and brings with it seven other spirits more evil than itself, and they enter and settle down there. As a result, that person\u2019s last condition is worse than the first. \u24d0That\u2019s how it will also be with this evil generation.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d0 Heb 6:4; 2Pt 2:20"}, {"pk": 4051350, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 12, "verse": 46, "text": "While he \u24d1 was still speaking with the crowds, his mother and brothers were standing outside wanting to speak to him. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Mt 13:55; Mk 6:3; Jn 2:12; Ac 1:14; 1Co 9:5; Gl 1:19
\u24d1 Mk 3:31-35; Lk 8:19-21"}, {"pk": 4051351, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 12, "verse": 47, "text": "Someone told him, \u201cLook, your mother and your brothers are standing outside, wanting to speak to you.\u201d [13]", "comment": "[13] Other mss omit this v."}, {"pk": 4051352, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 12, "verse": 48, "text": "He replied to the one who was speaking to him, \u201cWho is my mother and who are my brothers?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4051353, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 12, "verse": 49, "text": "Stretching out his hand toward his disciples, \u24d3 he said, \u201cHere are my mother and my brothers!", "comment": "\u24d3 Mt 10:42; 28:19; Lk 14:26; Jn 8:31; 13:35; 15:8; Ac 6:1"}, {"pk": 4051354, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 12, "verse": 50, "text": "For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother.\u201d \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Mt 6:1; 7:21; Jn 15:14; Heb 2:11"}, {"pk": 4051355, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 13, "verse": 1, "text": "On that day Jesus went out of the house and was sitting by the sea. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Mk 4:1-12; Lk 8:4-10"}, {"pk": 4051356, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 13, "verse": 2, "text": "Such large crowds gathered around him that he got into a boat and sat down, while the whole crowd stood on the shore. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Mk 3:9; Lk 5:3"}, {"pk": 4051357, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 13, "verse": 3, "text": "Then he told them many things in parables, \u24d7 saying: \u201cConsider the sower who went out to sow.", "comment": "\u24d7 Mt 13:10,34-36; 15:15; 21:33,45; 22:1; 24:32; Mk 4:2"}, {"pk": 4051358, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 13, "verse": 4, "text": "As he sowed, some seed fell along the path, and the birds came and devoured them."}, {"pk": 4051359, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 13, "verse": 5, "text": "Other seed fell on rocky ground where it didn\u2019t have much soil, and it grew up quickly since the soil wasn\u2019t deep."}, {"pk": 4051360, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 13, "verse": 6, "text": "But when the sun came up, it was scorched, and since it had no root, it withered away."}, {"pk": 4051361, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 13, "verse": 7, "text": "Other seed fell among thorns, and the thorns came up and choked it."}, {"pk": 4051362, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 13, "verse": 8, "text": "Still other seed fell on good ground and produced fruit: some a hundred, some sixty, and some thirty times what was sown. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Gn 26:12; Mt 13:23"}, {"pk": 4051363, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 13, "verse": 9, "text": "Let anyone who has ears [1]listen.\u201d \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Mt 11:15; 13:43; Lk 8:8; 14:35; Rv 2:7,11,17,29; 3:6,13,22
[1] Other mss add to hear"}, {"pk": 4051364, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 13, "verse": 10, "text": "Then the disciples \u24da came up and asked him, \u201cWhy are you speaking to them in parables?\u201d \u24db", "comment": "\u24da Mt 9:10; Mk 10:10; Lk 6:1; Jn 6:3; Ac 6:1
\u24db Mt 13:35; 15:15; 21:33,45; 22:1; 24:32"}, {"pk": 4051365, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 13, "verse": 11, "text": "He answered, \u201cBecause the secrets of the kingdom of heaven have been given for you to know, \u24dcbut it has not been given to them.", "comment": "\u24dc Mt 11:25; 19:11; Jn 6:65; 1Co 2:10; Col 1:27; 1Jn 2:20,27"}, {"pk": 4051366, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 13, "verse": 12, "text": "For whoever has, more will be given to him, and he will have more than enough; but whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Mt 25:29; Lk 8:18; 19:26; Jn 15:2; Jms 4:6"}, {"pk": 4051367, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 13, "verse": 13, "text": "That is why I speak to them in parables, because looking they do not see, \u24d0and hearing they do not listen or understand. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Mt 15:10; 16:12; 17:13; Mk 8:21
\u24d0 Dt 29:4; Is 42:19-20; Jr 5:21; Ezk 12:2"}, {"pk": 4051368, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 13, "verse": 14, "text": "Isaiah\u2019s prophecy is fulfilled in them, which says: You will listen and listen,
but never understand;
you will look and look,
but never perceive. \u24d2
", "comment": "[2] Is 6:9-10
\u24d2 Is 6:9; Mk 4:12; Lk 8:10; Jn 12:40; Ac 28:26-27; Rm 11:8"}, {"pk": 4051369, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 13, "verse": 15, "text": " For this people\u2019s heart has grown callous;
their ears are hard of hearing,
and they have shut their eyes;
otherwise they might see with their eyes,
and hear with their ears, and
understand with their hearts,
and turn back\u2009\u2014
and I would heal them. [2] \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Is 6:10; Mt 15:8; Heb 5:11"}, {"pk": 4051370, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 13, "verse": 16, "text": " \u201cBlessed are your eyes \u24d4 because they do see, and your ears because they do hear. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Mt 16:17; Jn 20:29
\u24d4 Lk 10:23-24"}, {"pk": 4051371, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 13, "verse": 17, "text": "For truly I tell you, many prophets and righteous people longed to see the things you see but didn\u2019t see them, to hear the things you hear but didn\u2019t hear them. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Jn 8:56; Heb 11:13; 1Pt 1:10-12"}, {"pk": 4051372, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 13, "verse": 18, "text": " \u201cSo listen to the parable of the sower: \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Mk 4:13-20; Lk 8:11-15"}, {"pk": 4051373, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 13, "verse": 19, "text": "When anyone hears the word about the kingdom and doesn\u2019t understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what was sown in his heart. This is the one sown along the path. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Mt 4:23; 5:37; 6:13"}, {"pk": 4051374, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 13, "verse": 20, "text": "And the one sown on rocky ground\u2009\u2014\u2009this is one who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Is 58:2; Ezk 33:31-32; Mk 6:20; Jn 5:35"}, {"pk": 4051375, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 13, "verse": 21, "text": "But he has no root and is short-lived. When distress or persecution \u24dacomes because of the word, immediately he falls away.", "comment": "\u24da Mk 4:17; 10:30; Ac 8:1; 13:50; Rm 8:35; 2Co 12:10"}, {"pk": 4051376, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 13, "verse": 22, "text": "Now the one sown among the thorns\u2009\u2014\u2009this is one who hears the word, but the worries of this age \u24dband the deceitfulness [3] of wealth \u24dcchoke the word, and it becomes unfruitful.", "comment": "[3] Or pleasure
\u24db Rm 12:2; 2Tm 4:10; 1Jn 2:15
\u24dc Mt 19:23; Mk 10:23; 1Tm 6:9-10; 2Tm 4:10"}, {"pk": 4051377, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 13, "verse": 23, "text": "But the one sown on the good ground\u2009\u2014\u2009this is one who hears and understands the word, who does produce fruit and yields: some a hundred, some sixty, some thirty times what was sown.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4051378, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 13, "verse": 24, "text": "He presented another parable to them: \u201cThe kingdom of heaven may be compared to a man who sowed good seed in his field. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Mt 18:23; 20:1; 25:1; Mk 4:26,30"}, {"pk": 4051379, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 13, "verse": 25, "text": "But while people were sleeping, his enemy came, sowed weeds among the wheat, and left."}, {"pk": 4051380, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 13, "verse": 26, "text": "When the plants sprouted and produced grain, then the weeds also appeared."}, {"pk": 4051381, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 13, "verse": 27, "text": "The landowner\u2019s servants \u24d0came to him and said, \u2018Master, didn\u2019t you sow good seed in your field? Then where did the weeds come from?\u2019", "comment": "\u24d0 Mt 10:24; Col 3:11; 4:1; Rv 1:1"}, {"pk": 4051382, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 13, "verse": 28, "text": " \u201c\u2018An enemy did this,\u2019 he told them. \u201c\u2018So, do you want us to go and pull them up?\u2009\u2019 the servants asked him."}, {"pk": 4051383, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 13, "verse": 29, "text": " \u201c\u2018No,\u2019 he said. \u2018When you pull up the weeds, you might also uproot the wheat with them."}, {"pk": 4051384, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 13, "verse": 30, "text": "Let both grow together until the harvest. At harvest time I\u2019ll tell the reapers: Gather the weeds first and tie them in bundles to burn them, but collect the wheat in my barn.\u2019\u201d"}, {"pk": 4051385, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 13, "verse": 31, "text": "He \u24d1 presented another parable to them: \u201cThe kingdom of heaven \u24d2is like a mustard seed that a man took and sowed in his field.", "comment": "\u24d1 Mk 4:30-32; Lk 13:18-19
\u24d2 Mt 13:24; 17:20; Lk 17:6"}, {"pk": 4051386, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 13, "verse": 32, "text": "It\u2019s the smallest of all the seeds, but when grown, it\u2019s taller than the garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the sky come and nest in its branches.\u201d \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 104:12; Ezk 17:23; 31:6; Dn 4:12"}, {"pk": 4051387, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 13, "verse": 33, "text": "He told them another parable: \u201cThe kingdom of heaven is like leaven [4]that a woman took and mixed into fifty pounds [5]of flour until all of it was leavened.\u201d \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Gn 18:6; Lk 13:21; Gl 5:9
[4] Or yeast
[5] Lit three sata; about 40 liters"}, {"pk": 4051388, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 13, "verse": 34, "text": "Jesus told the crowds all these things in parables, and he did not tell them anything without a parable, \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Mk 4:34; Jn 10:6; 16:25"}, {"pk": 4051389, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 13, "verse": 35, "text": "so that what was spoken through the prophet might be fulfilled: I will open my mouth in parables;
I will declare things kept secret
from the foundation of the world. [6] [7] \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 78:2; Rm 16:25-26; 1Co 2:7; Eph 3:9; Col 1:26
[6] Some mss omit of the world
[7] Ps 78:2"}, {"pk": 4051390, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 13, "verse": 36, "text": "Then he left the crowds and went into the house. His disciples approached him and said, \u201cExplain to us the parable of the weeds in the field.\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Mt 13:3; 15:15; 21:33,45; 22:1; 24:32"}, {"pk": 4051391, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 13, "verse": 37, "text": "He replied: \u201cThe one who sows the good seed is the Son of Man;"}, {"pk": 4051392, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 13, "verse": 38, "text": "the field is the world; and the good seed\u2009\u2014\u2009these are the children of the kingdom. The weeds are the children of the evil one, \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Mt 8:12; Jn 8:44; Ac 13:10; 1Jn 3:10"}, {"pk": 4051393, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 13, "verse": 39, "text": "and the enemy who sowed them is the devil. The harvest is the end of the age, and the harvesters are angels. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Jl 3:13; Heb 9:26; Rv 14:15"}, {"pk": 4051394, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 13, "verse": 40, "text": "Therefore, just as the weeds are gathered and burned in the fire, so it will be at the end of the age. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Mt 24:3; 28:20"}, {"pk": 4051395, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 13, "verse": 41, "text": "The Son of Man will send out his angels, and they will gather from his kingdom all who cause sin [8]and those guilty of lawlessness. [9] \u24db", "comment": "[9] Or those who do lawlessness
[8] Or stumbling
\u24db Zph 1:3; Mt 8:20; 18:7; 24:31"}, {"pk": 4051396, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 13, "verse": 42, "text": "They will throw them into the blazing furnace \u24dcwhere there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dc Rv 1:15; 9:2
\u24dd Mt 8:12; Rv 19:20; 20:10"}, {"pk": 4051397, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 13, "verse": 43, "text": "Then the righteous will shine like the sun in their Father\u2019s kingdom. Let anyone who has ears [10] listen. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Dn 12:3; Mt 11:15; 1Co 15:42
[10] Other mss add to hear"}, {"pk": 4051398, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 13, "verse": 44, "text": " \u201cThe kingdom of heaven is like treasure, buried in a field, that a man found and reburied. Then in his joy he goes and sells everything he has and buys that field. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Is 55:1; Php 3:7-8; Rv 3:18"}, {"pk": 4051399, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 13, "verse": 45, "text": " \u201cAgain, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls."}, {"pk": 4051400, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 13, "verse": 46, "text": "When he found one priceless [11]pearl, he went and sold everything he had and bought it. \u24d2", "comment": "[11] Or very precious
\u24d2 Pr 2:4; Mt 7:6"}, {"pk": 4051401, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 13, "verse": 47, "text": " \u201cAgain, the kingdom of heaven is like a large net thrown into the sea. It collected every kind of fish, \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Mt 3:2; 13:44; 22:10"}, {"pk": 4051402, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 13, "verse": 48, "text": "and when it was full, they dragged it ashore, sat down, and gathered the good fish into containers, but threw out the worthless ones."}, {"pk": 4051403, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 13, "verse": 49, "text": "So it will be at the end of the age. The angels will go out, separate the evil people from the righteous, \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Mt 13:39-40; 25:32"}, {"pk": 4051404, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 13, "verse": 50, "text": "and throw them into the blazing furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Mt 8:12; 13:42"}, {"pk": 4051405, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 13, "verse": 51, "text": " \u201cHave you understood all these things?\u201d [12] They answered him, \u201cYes.\u201d", "comment": "[12] Other mss add Jesus asked them"}, {"pk": 4051406, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 13, "verse": 52, "text": " \u201cTherefore,\u201d he said to them, \u201cevery teacher of the law [13]who has become a disciple in the kingdom of heaven is like the owner of a house who brings out of his storeroom treasures new and old.\u201d \u24d6", "comment": "[13] Or every scribe
\u24d6 Mt 12:35; 28:19"}, {"pk": 4051407, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 13, "verse": 53, "text": "When Jesus had finished these parables, he left there."}, {"pk": 4051408, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 13, "verse": 54, "text": "He went to his hometown \u24d7 and began to teach them in their synagogue, so that they were astonished and said, \u201cWhere did this man get this wisdom and these miraculous powers? \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Mt 2:23; 4:23; 7:28
\u24d7 Mk 6:1-6; Lk 4:16-30"}, {"pk": 4051409, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 13, "verse": 55, "text": "Isn\u2019t this the carpenter\u2019s son? \u24d9 Isn\u2019t his mother called Mary, and his brothers James, \u24da Joseph, [14] Simon, and Judas? \u24db", "comment": "\u24d9 Mt 13:55; Mk 6:3; Lk 3:23; Jn 6:42
\u24db Mt 12:46; Jn 7:5
\u24da Jms 1:1; Jd 1
[14] Other mss read Joses; Mk 6:3"}, {"pk": 4051410, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 13, "verse": 56, "text": "And his sisters, aren\u2019t they all with us? So where does he get all these things?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4051411, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 13, "verse": 57, "text": "And they were offended by him. Jesus said to them, \u201cA prophet is not without honor except in his hometown and in his household.\u201d \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Jr 11:21; 12:6; Lk 4:24; Jn 4:44"}, {"pk": 4051412, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 13, "verse": 58, "text": "And he did not do many miracles there because of their unbelief."}, {"pk": 4051413, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 14, "verse": 1, "text": "At that time \u24dd Herod the tetrarch \u24d0 heard the report about Jesus.", "comment": "\u24d0 Mk 8:15; Lk 3:19; 13:31; 23:7; Ac 4:27; 12:1; 13:1
\u24dd Mk 6:14-29; Lk 9:7-9"}, {"pk": 4051414, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 14, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cThis is John the Baptist,\u201d he told his servants. \u201cHe has been raised from the dead, and that\u2019s why miraculous powers are at work in him.\u201d \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Mt 16:14; Mk 6:14; Lk 9:7"}, {"pk": 4051415, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 14, "verse": 3, "text": "For Herod had arrested John, chained [1] him, and put him in prison on account of Herodias, his brother Philip\u2019s wife, \u24d2", "comment": "[1] Or bound
\u24d2 Mt 4:12; 11:2; Jn 3:24"}, {"pk": 4051416, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 14, "verse": 4, "text": "since John had been telling him, \u201cIt\u2019s not lawful \u24d3 for you to have her.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d3 Lv 18:16; 20:21"}, {"pk": 4051417, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 14, "verse": 5, "text": "Though Herod wanted to kill John, he feared the crowd since they regarded John as a prophet. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Mt 11:9; 21:26,46"}, {"pk": 4051418, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 14, "verse": 6, "text": "When Herod\u2019s birthday celebration came, Herodias\u2019s daughter danced before them [2] and pleased Herod.", "comment": "[2] Lit danced in the middle"}, {"pk": 4051419, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 14, "verse": 7, "text": "So he promised with an oath to give her whatever she asked."}, {"pk": 4051420, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 14, "verse": 8, "text": "Prompted by her mother, she answered, \u201cGive me John the Baptist\u2019s head here on a platter.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4051421, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 14, "verse": 9, "text": "Although the king regretted it, he commanded that it be granted because of his oaths and his guests."}, {"pk": 4051422, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 14, "verse": 10, "text": "So he sent orders and had John beheaded in the prison."}, {"pk": 4051423, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 14, "verse": 11, "text": "His head was brought on a platter and given to the girl, who carried it to her mother."}, {"pk": 4051424, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 14, "verse": 12, "text": "Then his disciples came, removed the corpse, [3] buried it, and went and reported to Jesus.", "comment": "[3] Other mss read body"}, {"pk": 4051425, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 14, "verse": 13, "text": "When Jesus heard about it, \u24d5 he withdrew from there by boat to a remote place to be alone. When the crowds heard this, they followed him on foot from the towns.", "comment": "\u24d5 Mk 6:32-44; Lk 9:10-17; Jn 6:1-13"}, {"pk": 4051426, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 14, "verse": 14, "text": "When he went ashore, [4] he saw a large crowd, had compassion on them, and healed their sick. \u24d6", "comment": "[4] Lit Coming out (of the boat)
\u24d6 Mt 4:23; 9:36"}, {"pk": 4051427, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 14, "verse": 15, "text": "When evening came, the disciples \u24d7 approached him and said, \u201cThis place is deserted, and it is already late. [5] Send the crowds away so that they can go into the villages and buy food for themselves.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d7 Mt 10:1; 26:56; Mk 3:7; 16:20; Lk 6:13; Jn 12:16
[5] Lit and the time (for the evening meal) has already passed"}, {"pk": 4051428, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 14, "verse": 16, "text": " \u201cThey don\u2019t need to go away,\u201d Jesus told them. \u201cYou give them something to eat.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4051429, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 14, "verse": 17, "text": "\u201cBut we only have five loaves and two fish here,\u201d they said to him."}, {"pk": 4051430, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 14, "verse": 18, "text": " \u201cBring them here to me,\u201d he said."}, {"pk": 4051431, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 14, "verse": 19, "text": "Then he commanded the crowds to sit down on the grass. He took the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up to heaven, he blessed them. He broke the loaves and gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the crowds. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 1Sm 9:13; Mt 26:26; Mk 8:7; 14:22; Lk 24:30; Ac 27:35"}, {"pk": 4051432, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 14, "verse": 20, "text": "Everyone ate and was satisfied. They picked up twelve baskets full of leftover pieces. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Mt 16:9; Mk 6:43; 8:19; Lk 9:17; Jn 6:13"}, {"pk": 4051433, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 14, "verse": 21, "text": "Now those who ate were about five thousand men, besides women and children."}, {"pk": 4051434, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 14, "verse": 22, "text": "Immediately \u24da he [6] made the disciples get into the boat and go ahead of him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds.", "comment": "\u24da Mk 6:45-51; Jn 6:15-21
[6] Other mss read Jesus"}, {"pk": 4051435, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 14, "verse": 23, "text": "After dismissing the crowds, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray. Well into the night, he was there alone. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Lk 6:12; 9:48"}, {"pk": 4051436, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 14, "verse": 24, "text": "Meanwhile, the boat was already some distance [7] from land, [8] battered by the waves, because the wind was against them.", "comment": "[7] Lit already many stadia; one stadion = 600 feet
[8] Other mss read already in the middle of the sea"}, {"pk": 4051437, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 14, "verse": 25, "text": "Jesus came toward them walking on the sea \u24dc very early in the morning. [9]", "comment": "[9] Lit fourth watch of the night = 3 to 6 a.m.
\u24dc Mt 24:23; Mk 13:35"}, {"pk": 4051438, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 14, "verse": 26, "text": "When the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified. \u201cIt\u2019s a ghost!\u201d they said, and they cried out in fear."}, {"pk": 4051439, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 14, "verse": 27, "text": "Immediately Jesus spoke to them. \u201cHave courage! It is I. Don\u2019t be afraid.\u201d \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Dt 31:6; Is 41:13; 43:1-2; Mt 17:7; Lk 2:10; Rv 1:17"}, {"pk": 4051440, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 14, "verse": 28, "text": "\u201cLord, if it\u2019s you,\u201d Peter answered him, \u201ccommand me to come to you on the water.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4051441, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 14, "verse": 29, "text": "He said, \u201cCome.\u201d And climbing out of the boat, Peter started walking on the water and came toward Jesus."}, {"pk": 4051442, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 14, "verse": 30, "text": "But when he saw the strength of the wind, [10] he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, \u201cLord, save me!\u201d", "comment": "[10] Other mss read saw the wind"}, {"pk": 4051443, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 14, "verse": 31, "text": "Immediately Jesus reached out his hand, caught hold of him, and said to him, \u201cYou of little faith, why did you doubt?\u201d \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Mt 6:30; 8:26; 16:8"}, {"pk": 4051444, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 14, "verse": 32, "text": "When they got into the boat, the wind ceased."}, {"pk": 4051445, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 14, "verse": 33, "text": "Then those in the boat worshiped him and said, \u201cTruly you are the Son of God.\u201d \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 2:7; Mt 16:16; 26:63; Mk 1:1; Lk 4:41; Jn 11:4"}, {"pk": 4051446, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 14, "verse": 34, "text": "When they had crossed over, \u24d2 they came to shore at Gennesaret. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d2 Mk 6:53-56; Jn 6:24-25
\u24d3 Mk 6:5; Lk 5:1"}, {"pk": 4051447, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 14, "verse": 35, "text": "When the men of that place recognized him, they alerted the whole vicinity and brought to him all who were sick."}, {"pk": 4051448, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 14, "verse": 36, "text": "They begged him that they might only touch the end of his robe, and as many as touched it were healed. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Mt 9:20; Mk 3:10; Lk 6:19; Ac 5:15"}, {"pk": 4051449, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 15, "verse": 1, "text": "Then \u24d5 Jesus was approached by Pharisees and scribes from Jerusalem, who asked, \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Mk 3:22; Jn 1:19
\u24d5 Mk 7:1-23"}, {"pk": 4051450, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 15, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cWhy do your disciples \u24d7 break the tradition of the elders? For they don\u2019t wash their hands when they eat.\u201d [1] \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d7 Mt 10:1; 26:56; Mk 3:7; 16:20; Lk 6:13; Jn 12:16
[1] Lit eat bread = eat a meal
\u24d8 Lk 11:38; Gl 1:14; Col 2:8; Heb 11:2"}, {"pk": 4051451, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 15, "verse": 3, "text": "He answered them, \u201cWhy do you break God\u2019s commandment because of your tradition?"}, {"pk": 4051452, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 15, "verse": 4, "text": "For God said: [2]Honor your father and your mother; [3] \u24d9and, Whoever speaks evil of father or mother must be put to death. [4] \u24da", "comment": "[4] Ex 21:17; Lv 20:9
\u24d9 Ex 20:12; Dt 5:16; Eph 6:2
\u24da Ex 21:17; Lv 20:9
[3] Ex 20:12; Dt 5:16
[2] Other mss read commanded, saying"}, {"pk": 4051453, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 15, "verse": 5, "text": "But you say, \u2018Whoever tells his father or mother, \u201cWhatever benefit you might have received from me is a gift committed to the temple,\u201d"}, {"pk": 4051454, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 15, "verse": 6, "text": "he does not have to honor his father.\u2019 [5]In this way, you have nullified the word of God [6]because of your tradition.", "comment": "[5] Other mss read then he does not have to honor his father or mother
[6] Other mss read commandment"}, {"pk": 4051455, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 15, "verse": 7, "text": "Hypocrites! Isaiah prophesied correctly about you when he said:"}, {"pk": 4051456, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 15, "verse": 8, "text": " This people [7] honors me with their lips,
but their heart is far from me.
", "comment": "[7] Other mss add draw near to me with their mouths, and
[8] Is 29:13 LXX"}, {"pk": 4051457, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 15, "verse": 9, "text": " They worship me in vain,
teaching as doctrines human commands.\u201d [8] \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Is 29:13; Ezk 33:31; Col 2:22; Ti 1:14"}, {"pk": 4051458, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 15, "verse": 10, "text": "Summoning the crowd, he told them, \u201cListen and understand:"}, {"pk": 4051459, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 15, "verse": 11, "text": "It\u2019s not what goes into the mouth that defiles \u24dca person, but what comes out of the mouth\u2009\u2014\u2009this defiles a person.\u201d \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dc Mt 15:18; Mk 7:15; Ac 21:28; Heb 9:13
\u24dd Ac 10:14-15; 1Tm 4:3"}, {"pk": 4051460, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 15, "verse": 12, "text": "Then the disciples came up and told him, \u201cDo you know that the Pharisees took offense when they heard what you said?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4051461, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 15, "verse": 13, "text": "He replied, \u201cEvery plant that my heavenly Father didn\u2019t plant will be uprooted. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Is 60:21; 61:3; Jn 15:2; 1Co 3:9"}, {"pk": 4051462, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 15, "verse": 14, "text": "Leave them alone! They are blind guides. [9]And if the blind guide the blind, both will fall into a pit.\u201d \u24d1", "comment": "[9] Other mss add for the blind
\u24d1 Mal 2:8; Mt 23:16,24; Lk 6:39"}, {"pk": 4051463, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 15, "verse": 15, "text": "Then Peter said, \u201cExplain this parable to us.\u201d \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Mt 13:36; Mk 7:17"}, {"pk": 4051464, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 15, "verse": 16, "text": " \u201cDo you still lack understanding?\u201d he [10]asked. ", "comment": "[10] Other mss read Jesus"}, {"pk": 4051465, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 15, "verse": 17, "text": "\u201cDon\u2019t you realize [11]that whatever goes into the mouth passes into the stomach and is eliminated? [12]", "comment": "[11] Other mss add yet
[12] Lit and goes out into the toilet"}, {"pk": 4051466, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 15, "verse": 18, "text": "But what comes out of the mouth comes from the heart, and this defiles a person. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Mt 12:34; Jms 3:6"}, {"pk": 4051467, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 15, "verse": 19, "text": "For from the heart come evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, sexual immoralities, thefts, false testimonies, \u24d4slander. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 20:13-16; Gl 5:19-21; Jms 2:4
\u24d4 Eph 4:31; Col 3:8; 1Tm 6:4"}, {"pk": 4051468, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 15, "verse": 20, "text": "These are the things that defile a person; but eating with unwashed hands does not defile a person.\u201d \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Mt 11:18; Mk 7:2,5; 1Co 6:9-10"}, {"pk": 4051469, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 15, "verse": 21, "text": "When Jesus left there, \u24d7 he withdrew to the area of Tyre and Sidon. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Mt 11:21; Mk 7:24
\u24d7 Mk 7:24-30"}, {"pk": 4051470, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 15, "verse": 22, "text": "Just then a Canaanite woman from that region came and kept crying out, [13] \u201cHave mercy on me, Lord, Son of David! My daughter is severely tormented by a demon.\u201d \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Gn 10:15,19; Jdg 1:30-33; Mt 4:24; 9:27
[13] Other mss read and cried out to him"}, {"pk": 4051471, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 15, "verse": 23, "text": "Jesus did not say a word to her. His disciples \u24da approached him and urged him, \u201cSend her away because she\u2019s crying out after us.\u201d", "comment": "\u24da Mt 10:1; 26:56; Mk 3:7; 16:20; Lk 6:13; Jn 12:16"}, {"pk": 4051472, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 15, "verse": 24, "text": "He replied, \u201cI was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.\u201d \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Mt 10:6,23; Jn 4:22; Rm 15:8"}, {"pk": 4051473, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 15, "verse": 25, "text": "But she came, knelt before him, and said, \u201cLord, help me!\u201d"}, {"pk": 4051474, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 15, "verse": 26, "text": "He answered, \u201cIt isn\u2019t right to take the children\u2019s bread and throw it to the dogs.\u201d \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Ex 22:31; 2Kg 9:10; Mt 8:2; Php 3:2"}, {"pk": 4051475, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 15, "verse": 27, "text": "\u201cYes, Lord,\u201d she said, \u201cyet even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters\u2019 table.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4051476, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 15, "verse": 28, "text": "Then Jesus replied to her, \u201cWoman, your faith is great. Let it be done for you as you want.\u201d And from that moment [14] her daughter was healed. \u24dd", "comment": "[14] Lit hour
\u24dd Mt 9:22; 17:18; Jn 4:52-53"}, {"pk": 4051477, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 15, "verse": 29, "text": "Moving on from there, \u24d0 Jesus passed along the Sea of Galilee. \u24d1 He went up on a mountain and sat there,", "comment": "\u24d1 Mt 9:8; 18:8; Mk 9:43
\u24d0 Mk 7:31-37"}, {"pk": 4051478, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 15, "verse": 30, "text": "and large crowds came to him, including the lame, the blind, the crippled, those unable to speak, and many others. They put them at his feet, and he healed them."}, {"pk": 4051479, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 15, "verse": 31, "text": "So the crowd was amazed when they saw those unable to speak talking, the crippled restored, the lame walking, and the blind seeing, \u24d2 and they gave glory to the God of Israel.", "comment": "\u24d2 Is 29:23; Lk 1:68; Ac 13:17"}, {"pk": 4051480, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 15, "verse": 32, "text": "Jesus called his disciples and said, \u24d3 \u201cI have compassion on the crowd, because they\u2019ve already stayed with me three days and have nothing to eat. I don\u2019t want to send them away hungry, otherwise they might collapse on the way.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d3 Mt 14:14-21; Mk 8:1-10"}, {"pk": 4051481, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 15, "verse": 33, "text": "The disciples said to him, \u201cWhere could we get enough bread in this desolate place \u24d4 to feed such a crowd?\u201d", "comment": "\u24d4 Mk 8:4; 2Co 11:26; Heb 11:38"}, {"pk": 4051482, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 15, "verse": 34, "text": " \u201cHow many loaves do you have?\u201d Jesus asked them. \u201cSeven,\u201d they said, \u201cand a few small fish.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4051483, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 15, "verse": 35, "text": "After commanding the crowd to sit down on the ground,"}, {"pk": 4051484, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 15, "verse": 36, "text": "he took the seven loaves and the fish, gave thanks, broke them, and gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the crowds. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Mt 26:27; Lk 22:17; Jn 6:11,23; Ac 27:35; Rm 14:6; 1Co 10:30"}, {"pk": 4051485, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 15, "verse": 37, "text": "They all ate and were satisfied. They collected the leftover pieces\u2009\u2014\u2009seven large baskets full."}, {"pk": 4051486, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 15, "verse": 38, "text": "Now there were four thousand men who had eaten, besides women and children."}, {"pk": 4051487, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 15, "verse": 39, "text": "After dismissing the crowds, he got into the boat and went to the region of Magadan. [15] \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Mk 3:9; 8:10
[15] Other mss read Magdala"}, {"pk": 4051488, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 16, "verse": 1, "text": "The Pharisees and Sadducees approached, \u24d7 and tested him, asking him to show them a sign from heaven. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d7 Mt 12:38-39; Mk 8:11-21; Lk 12:54-56
\u24d8 Lk 11:16; 1Co 1:22"}, {"pk": 4051489, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 16, "verse": 2, "text": "He replied, \u201cWhen evening comes you say, \u2018It will be good weather because the sky is red.\u2019", "comment": "[2] Other mss omit When (v. 2) through end of v. 3"}, {"pk": 4051490, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 16, "verse": 3, "text": "And in the morning, \u2018Today will be stormy because the sky is red and threatening.\u2019 You [1] know how to read the appearance of the sky, but you can\u2019t read the signs of the times. [2]", "comment": "[1] Other mss read Hypocrites! You"}, {"pk": 4051491, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 16, "verse": 4, "text": "An evil and adulterous generation demands a sign, but no sign will be given to it except the sign of [3]Jonah.\u201d \u24d9 Then he left them and went away.", "comment": "[3] Other mss add the prophet
\u24d9 Mt 4:13; 21:17; Lk 11:29"}, {"pk": 4051492, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 16, "verse": 5, "text": "The disciples reached the other shore, [4] and they had forgotten to take bread.", "comment": "[4] Lit disciples went to the other side"}, {"pk": 4051493, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 16, "verse": 6, "text": "Then Jesus told them, \u201cWatch out and beware of the leaven [5]of the Pharisees and Sadducees.\u201d \u24da", "comment": "[5] Or yeast, also in vv. 11,12
\u24da Mt 3:7; 8:15; Lk 12:1; 1Co 5:6-8; Gl 5:9"}, {"pk": 4051494, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 16, "verse": 7, "text": "They were discussing among themselves, \u201cWe didn\u2019t bring any bread.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4051495, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 16, "verse": 8, "text": "Aware of this, Jesus said, \u201cYou of little faith, \u24dbwhy are you discussing among yourselves that you do not have bread?", "comment": "\u24db Mt 6:30; 8:26; 14:31; Lk 12:28"}, {"pk": 4051496, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 16, "verse": 9, "text": "Don\u2019t you understand yet? Don\u2019t you remember the five loaves for the five thousand and how many baskets you collected?"}, {"pk": 4051497, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 16, "verse": 10, "text": "Or the seven loaves for the four thousand and how many large baskets you collected? \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Mt 14:17-21; 15:34-38"}, {"pk": 4051498, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 16, "verse": 11, "text": "Why is it you don\u2019t understand that when I told you, \u2018Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees,\u2019 it wasn\u2019t about bread?\u201d \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Mt 3:7; 16:6; Mk 8:15; Lk 12:1"}, {"pk": 4051499, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 16, "verse": 12, "text": "Then they understood that he had not told them to beware of the leaven in bread, but of the teaching of the Pharisees and Sadducees. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Mt 5:20; 17:13; 23:3"}, {"pk": 4051500, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 16, "verse": 13, "text": "When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, [6] \u24d1 he asked his disciples, \u201cWho do people say that the Son of Man is?\u201d [7]", "comment": "[6] A town north of Galilee at the base of Mount Hermon
\u24d1 Mk 8:27-29; Lk 9:18-20
[7] Other mss read that I, the Son of Man, am"}, {"pk": 4051501, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 16, "verse": 14, "text": "They replied, \u201cSome say John the Baptist; others, Elijah; still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets.\u201d \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Mt 14:2; 17:10; Mk 6:15; Lk 9:8; Jn 1:21"}, {"pk": 4051502, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 16, "verse": 15, "text": " \u201cBut you,\u201d he asked them, \u201cwho do you say that I am?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4051503, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 16, "verse": 16, "text": "Simon Peter answered, \u201cYou are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.\u201d \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Mt 1:16; Jn 11:27"}, {"pk": 4051504, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 16, "verse": 17, "text": "Jesus responded, \u201cBlessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, [8] \u24d4because flesh and blood did not reveal this to you, but my Father in heaven. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d4 Jn 1:42; 21:15-17
\u24d5 1Co 15:50; Gl 1:16; Eph 6:12; Heb 2:14
[8] Or son of John"}, {"pk": 4051505, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 16, "verse": 18, "text": "And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, \u24d6and the gates of Hades will not overpower it.", "comment": "\u24d6 Mt 18:17; Ac 5:11; 7:38; 8:1,3; 9:31; 11:22,26"}, {"pk": 4051506, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 16, "verse": 19, "text": "I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, \u24d7and whatever you bind on earth will have been bound [9]in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will have been loosed [10]in heaven.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d7 Is 22:22; Mt 18:18; Jn 20:23; Rv 1:18; 3:7
[10] Or earth will be loosed
[9] Or earth will be bound"}, {"pk": 4051507, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 16, "verse": 20, "text": "Then he gave the disciples orders to tell no one that he was [11] the Messiah. \u24d8", "comment": "[11] Other mss add Jesus
\u24d8 Mk 8:30; Lk 9:21"}, {"pk": 4051508, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 16, "verse": 21, "text": "From \u24d9 then on Jesus began to point out to his disciples that it was necessary for him to go to Jerusalem and suffer many things from the elders, chief priests, and scribes, be killed, and be raised the third day. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Mt 17:9; 20:18; 27:63; Lk 24:7; Jn 2:19
\u24d9 Mk 8:31\u20149:1; Lk 9:22-27"}, {"pk": 4051509, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 16, "verse": 22, "text": "Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him, \u201cOh no, [12] Lord! This will never happen to you!\u201d", "comment": "[12] Lit \u201cMercy to you = \u201cMay God have mercy on you"}, {"pk": 4051510, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 16, "verse": 23, "text": "Jesus turned and told Peter, \u201cGet behind me, Satan! You are a hindrance to me because you\u2019re not thinking about God\u2019s concerns [13] but human concerns.\u201d \u24db", "comment": "\u24db 2Sm 19:22; Rm 8:5,7; Php 2:5; 3:19; Col 3:2
[13] Lit about the things of God"}, {"pk": 4051511, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 16, "verse": 24, "text": "Then Jesus said to his disciples, \u201cIf anyone wants to follow after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Mt 10:38; Lk 14:27"}, {"pk": 4051512, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 16, "verse": 25, "text": "For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life because of me will find it. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Mt 10:39; Jn 12:25"}, {"pk": 4051513, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 16, "verse": 26, "text": "For what will it benefit someone if he gains the whole world yet loses his life? Or what will anyone give in exchange for his life? \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 49:7-8; Lk 12:20"}, {"pk": 4051514, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 16, "verse": 27, "text": "For the Son of Man is going to come with his angels in the glory of his Father, \u24d1and then he will reward each according to what he has done.", "comment": "\u24d1 Mt 26:64; Mk 8:38; Ac 1:11; 1Th 1:10; 4:16; Rv 1:7"}, {"pk": 4051515, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 16, "verse": 28, "text": "Truly I tell you, there are some standing here who will not taste death until they see the Son of Man coming in his kingdom.\u201d \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Mt 4:23; 10:23; Ac 20:25"}, {"pk": 4051516, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 17, "verse": 1, "text": "After six days \u24d3 Jesus took Peter, James, and his brother John and led them up on a high mountain by themselves. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d3 Mk 9:2-8; Lk 9:28-36
\u24d4 Mt 26:37; Mk 5:37"}, {"pk": 4051517, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 17, "verse": 2, "text": "He was transfigured in front of them, and his face shone like the sun; his clothes became as white as the light. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 104:2; Dn 7:9; Mt 28:3; 2Co 3:18; Rv 1:16; 10:1"}, {"pk": 4051518, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 17, "verse": 3, "text": "Suddenly, Moses and Elijah appeared to them, talking with him."}, {"pk": 4051519, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 17, "verse": 4, "text": "Then Peter said to Jesus, \u201cLord, it\u2019s good for us to be here. I will set up [1] three shelters here: one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.\u201d \u24d6", "comment": "[1] Other mss read Let\u2019s make
\u24d6 Mk 9:5; Lk 9:33"}, {"pk": 4051520, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 17, "verse": 5, "text": "While he was still speaking, suddenly a bright cloud covered [2] them, and a voice from the cloud said: \u201cThis is my beloved Son, with whom I am well-pleased. Listen to him!\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Is 42:1; Mt 3:17; Mk 1:11; Lk 3:22; Ac 3:22; 2Pt 1:16-18
[2] Or enveloped; Ex 40:34-35"}, {"pk": 4051521, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 17, "verse": 6, "text": "When the disciples \u24d8 heard this, they fell facedown and were terrified.", "comment": "\u24d8 Mt 10:1; 26:56; Mk 3:7; 16:20; Lk 6:13; Jn 12:16"}, {"pk": 4051522, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 17, "verse": 7, "text": "Jesus came up, touched them, and said, \u201cGet up; don\u2019t be afraid.\u201d \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Dn 8:18; 9:21; 10:10; Mt 14:27"}, {"pk": 4051523, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 17, "verse": 8, "text": "When they looked up they saw no one except Jesus alone."}, {"pk": 4051524, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 17, "verse": 9, "text": "As they were coming down the mountain, Jesus commanded them, \u24da \u201cDon\u2019t tell anyone about the vision until the Son of Man is raised [3]from the dead.\u201d", "comment": "\u24da Mk 9:9-13
[3] Other mss read Man has risen"}, {"pk": 4051525, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 17, "verse": 10, "text": "So the disciples asked him, \u201cWhy then do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?\u201d \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Mal 4:5; Mt 11:14"}, {"pk": 4051526, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 17, "verse": 11, "text": " \u201cElijah is coming [4] and will restore everything,\u201d he replied. [5] \u24dc", "comment": "[5] Other mss read Jesus said to them
[4] Other mss add first
\u24dc Mal 4:6; Lk 1:16-17"}, {"pk": 4051527, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 17, "verse": 12, "text": "\u201cBut I tell you: Elijah has already come, and they didn\u2019t recognize him. On the contrary, they did whatever they pleased to him. In the same way the Son of Man is going to suffer at their hands.\u201d \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Mt 14:3,10; 16:21"}, {"pk": 4051528, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 17, "verse": 13, "text": "Then the disciples understood that he had spoken to them about John the Baptist."}, {"pk": 4051529, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 17, "verse": 14, "text": "When they reached the crowd, \u24d0 a man approached and knelt down before him.", "comment": "\u24d0 Mk 9:14-29; Lk 9:37-43"}, {"pk": 4051530, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 17, "verse": 15, "text": "\u201cLord,\u201d he said, \u201chave mercy on my son, because he has seizures [6] and suffers terribly. He often falls into the fire and often into the water.", "comment": "[6] Lit he is moonstruck; thought to be a form of epilepsy"}, {"pk": 4051531, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 17, "verse": 16, "text": "I brought him to your disciples, but they couldn\u2019t heal him.\u201d \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Mt 10:1; Mk 6:7; Lk 10:17"}, {"pk": 4051532, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 17, "verse": 17, "text": "Jesus replied, \u201cYou unbelieving and perverse generation, how long will I be with you? How long must I put up with you? Bring him here to me.\u201d \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Jn 14:9; 20:27; Php 2:15"}, {"pk": 4051533, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 17, "verse": 18, "text": "Then Jesus rebuked the demon, [7] and it [8] came out of him, \u24d3 and from that moment [9] the boy was healed.", "comment": "[9] Lit hour
[7] Lit rebuked him or it
[8] Lit the demon
\u24d3 Zch 3:2; Mt 8:26; Mk 1:25; Lk 4:35; Jd 9"}, {"pk": 4051534, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 17, "verse": 19, "text": "Then the disciples approached Jesus privately and said, \u201cWhy couldn\u2019t we drive it out?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4051535, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 17, "verse": 20, "text": " \u201cBecause of your little faith,\u201d he [10] told them. \u201cFor truly I tell you, if you have faith the size of [11]a mustard seed, you will tell this mountain, \u2018Move from here to there,\u2019 and it will move. \u24d4Nothing will be impossible for you.\u201d [12] \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Mk 9:23,29; 13:31
[10] Other mss read your unbelief, Jesus
[11] Lit faith like
\u24d4 Mt 21:21-22; Mk 11:23; Lk 17:6; Jn 11:40; 1Co 13:2
[12] Some mss include v. 21: \u201cHowever, this kind does not come out except by prayer and fasting.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4051536, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 17, "verse": 22, "text": "As \u24d6 they were gathering together [13] in Galilee, Jesus told them, \u201cThe Son of Man is about to be betrayed into the hands of men.", "comment": "\u24d6 Mt 16:21; 20:17; Mk 8:31; 9:30-32; Lk 9:44-45
[13] Other mss read were staying"}, {"pk": 4051537, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 17, "verse": 23, "text": "They will kill him, and on the third day he will be raised up.\u201d And they were deeply distressed."}, {"pk": 4051538, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 17, "verse": 24, "text": "When they came to Capernaum, those who collected the temple tax approached Peter and said, \u201cDoesn\u2019t your teacher pay the temple tax?\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Ex 30:13; 38:26; Mk 9:33"}, {"pk": 4051539, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 17, "verse": 25, "text": "\u201cYes,\u201d he said. When he went into the house, Jesus spoke to him first, [14] \u201cWhat do you think, Simon? From whom do earthly kings collect tariffs or taxes? From their sons or from strangers?\u201d [15] \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Mt 22:17,19; Mk 12:14; Rm 13:7
[15] Or foreigners
[14] Lit Jesus anticipated him by saying"}, {"pk": 4051540, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 17, "verse": 26, "text": "\u201cFrom strangers,\u201d he said. [16] \u201cThen the sons are free,\u201d Jesus told him.", "comment": "[16] Other mss read Peter said to him"}, {"pk": 4051541, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 17, "verse": 27, "text": "\u201cBut, so we won\u2019t offend them, go to the sea, cast in a fishhook, and take the first fish that you catch. When you open its mouth you\u2019ll find a coin. [17]Take it and give it to them for me and you.\u201d \u24d9", "comment": "[17] Gk stater, worth 2 double-drachmas
\u24d9 Mt 5:29; Jn 6:61"}, {"pk": 4051542, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 18, "verse": 1, "text": "At that time [1] \u24da the disciples \u24db came to Jesus and asked, \u201cSo who is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?\u201d \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Mt 22:24; Jn 3:35; 13:20
[1] Lit hour
\u24da Mk 9:33-37; Lk 9:46-48
\u24db Mt 9:10; Mk 10:10; Lk 6:1; Jn 6:3; Ac 6:1"}, {"pk": 4051543, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 18, "verse": 2, "text": "He called a child and had him stand among them."}, {"pk": 4051544, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 18, "verse": 3, "text": "\u201cTruly I tell you,\u201d he said, \u201cunless you turn and become like children, \u24ddyou will never enter the kingdom of heaven. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd Mt 19:14; Mk 10:15; Lk 18:17; 1Co 14:20; 1Pt 2:2
\u24d0 Mt 5:20; 7:21; 19:23-24; Mk 9:47; Jn 3:5"}, {"pk": 4051545, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 18, "verse": 4, "text": "Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this child\u2009\u2014\u2009this one is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven."}, {"pk": 4051546, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 18, "verse": 5, "text": "And whoever welcomes [2]one child like this in my name welcomes me.", "comment": "[2] Or receives"}, {"pk": 4051547, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 18, "verse": 6, "text": " \u201cBut whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to fall away\u2009\u2014\u2009it would be better for him if a heavy millstone were hung around his neck and he were drowned in the depths of the sea. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Mk 9:42; Lk 17:2; 1Co 8:12"}, {"pk": 4051548, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 18, "verse": 7, "text": "Woe to the world because of offenses. For offenses will inevitably come, but woe to that person by whom the offense comes. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Mt 26:24; Lk 17:1; 1Co 11:19"}, {"pk": 4051549, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 18, "verse": 8, "text": "If your hand or your foot causes you to fall away, cut it off and throw it away. It is better for you to enter life maimed or lame than to have two hands or two feet and be thrown into the eternal fire. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Mt 5:30; 25:41; Mk 9:43"}, {"pk": 4051550, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 18, "verse": 9, "text": "And if your eye causes you to fall away, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to enter life with one eye than to have two eyes and be thrown into hellfire. [3] \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Mt 5:22,29; Mk 9:47
[3] Lit gehenna of fire"}, {"pk": 4051551, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 18, "verse": 10, "text": " \u201cSee to it that you don\u2019t despise one of these little ones, \u24d5 because I tell you that in heaven their angels \u24d6 continually view the face of my Father in heaven. [4] \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Mt 6:29; 25:40,45; Lk 15:7,10
\u24d5 Est 1:14; Lk 1:19; Rv 8:2
\u24d6 Ps 34:7; 91:11; Heb 1:14
[4] Some mss include v. 11: For the Son of Man has come to save the lost."}, {"pk": 4051552, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 18, "verse": 12, "text": "What do you think? \u24d8If someone has a hundred sheep, and one of them goes astray, won\u2019t he leave the ninety-nine on the hillside and go and search for the stray? \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Mt 17:25; 21:28
\u24d8 Lk 15:1-7"}, {"pk": 4051553, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 18, "verse": 13, "text": "And if he finds it, truly I tell you, he rejoices over that sheep [5]more than over the ninety-nine that did not go astray.", "comment": "[5] Lit over it"}, {"pk": 4051554, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 18, "verse": 14, "text": "In the same way, it is not the will of your Father in heaven that one of these little ones perish."}, {"pk": 4051555, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 18, "verse": 15, "text": " \u201cIf your brother sins against you, [6] go and rebuke him in private. [7] If he listens to you, you have won your brother. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Lv 19:17; Lk 17:3; Gl 6:1; 2Th 3:15; Jms 5:19; 1Pt 3:1
[6] Other mss omit against you
[7] Lit him between you and him alone"}, {"pk": 4051556, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 18, "verse": 16, "text": "But if he won\u2019t listen, take one or two others with you, so that by the testimony [8]of two or three witnesses every fact may be established. [9] \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Nm 35:30; Jn 8:17; 2Co 13:1; 1Tm 5:19; Heb 10:28
[8] Lit mouth
[9] Dt 19:15"}, {"pk": 4051557, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 18, "verse": 17, "text": "If he doesn\u2019t pay attention to them, tell the church. [10] \u24dcIf he doesn\u2019t pay attention even to the church, let him be like a Gentile and a tax collector to you. \u24dd", "comment": "[10] Or congregation
\u24dc Mt 16:18; 1Co 14:4; Rv 1:4
\u24dd Rm 16:17; 1Co 5:9; 6:1-6; 2Th 3:6,14; 2Jn 10"}, {"pk": 4051558, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 18, "verse": 18, "text": "Truly I tell you, whatever you bind on earth will have been bound [11]in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will have been loosed [12]in heaven. \u24d0", "comment": "[11] Or earth will be bound
\u24d0 Mt 16:19; Jn 20:23
[12] Or earth will be loosed"}, {"pk": 4051559, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 18, "verse": 19, "text": "Again, truly I tell you, if two of you on earth agree about any matter that you [13]pray for, it will be done for you [14]by my Father in heaven.", "comment": "[13] Lit they
[14] Lit for them"}, {"pk": 4051560, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 18, "verse": 20, "text": "For where two or three are gathered together in my name, I am there among them.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4051561, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 18, "verse": 21, "text": "Then Peter approached him and asked, \u201cLord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? As many as seven times?\u201d \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Lk 17:3-4; Col 3:13"}, {"pk": 4051562, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 18, "verse": 22, "text": " \u201cI tell you, not as many as seven,\u201d Jesus replied, \u201cbut seventy times seven. [15]", "comment": "[15] Or but seventy-seven times"}, {"pk": 4051563, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 18, "verse": 23, "text": " \u201cFor this reason, the kingdom of heaven can be compared to a king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants."}, {"pk": 4051564, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 18, "verse": 24, "text": "When he began to settle accounts, one who owed ten thousand talents [16]was brought before him.", "comment": "[16] A talent is worth about 6,000 denarii, or twenty years\u2019 wages for a laborer"}, {"pk": 4051565, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 18, "verse": 25, "text": "Since he did not have the money to pay it back, his master commanded that he, his wife, his children, and everything he had be sold to pay the debt. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Ex 21:2; Lv 25:39; 2Kg 4:1; Neh 5:5,8; Lk 7:42"}, {"pk": 4051566, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 18, "verse": 26, "text": " \u201cAt this, the servant fell facedown before him and said, \u2018Be patient with me, and I will pay you everything\u2019"}, {"pk": 4051567, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 18, "verse": 27, "text": "Then the master of that servant had compassion, released him, and forgave him the loan."}, {"pk": 4051568, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 18, "verse": 28, "text": " \u201cThat servant went out and found one of his fellow servants who owed him a hundred denarii. [17] \u24d3 He grabbed him, started choking him, and said, \u2018Pay what you owe!\u2019", "comment": "[17] A denarius = one day\u2019s wage
\u24d3 Mt 20:2; 22:19; Mk 6:37; 14:5; Lk 7:41; 10:35; Jn 6:7"}, {"pk": 4051569, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 18, "verse": 29, "text": " \u201cAt this, his fellow servant fell down [18] and began begging him, \u2018Be patient with me, and I will pay you back.\u2019", "comment": "[18] Other mss add at his feet"}, {"pk": 4051570, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 18, "verse": 30, "text": "But he wasn\u2019t willing. Instead, he went and threw him into prison until he could pay what was owed."}, {"pk": 4051571, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 18, "verse": 31, "text": "When the other servants saw what had taken place, they were deeply distressed and went and reported to their master everything that had happened."}, {"pk": 4051572, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 18, "verse": 32, "text": "Then, after he had summoned him, his master said to him, \u2018You wicked servant! I forgave you all that debt because you begged me."}, {"pk": 4051573, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 18, "verse": 33, "text": "Shouldn\u2019t you also have had mercy on your fellow servant, as I had mercy on you?\u2019 \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Mt 6:12; Eph 4:32; Col 3:13; 1Jn 4:11"}, {"pk": 4051574, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 18, "verse": 34, "text": "And because he was angry, his master handed him over to the jailers to be tortured until he could pay everything that was owed."}, {"pk": 4051575, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 18, "verse": 35, "text": "So also my heavenly Father will do to you unless every one of you forgives his brother or sister [19] from your [20] heart.\u201d \u24d5", "comment": "[19] Other mss add their trespasses
[20] Lit his
\u24d5 Pr 21:13; Mt 6:14; Jms 2:13"}, {"pk": 4051576, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 19, "verse": 1, "text": "When Jesus had finished saying these things, \u24d6 he departed from Galilee and went to the region of Judea across the Jordan. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 Mk 10:1-12
\u24d7 Mt 7:28; Lk 9:51; Jn 10:40"}, {"pk": 4051577, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 19, "verse": 2, "text": "Large crowds followed him, and he healed them there. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Mt 4:23; 12:15"}, {"pk": 4051578, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 19, "verse": 3, "text": "Some Pharisees approached him to test him. They asked, \u201cIs it lawful for a man to divorce his wife on any grounds?\u201d \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Mt 5:31; Jn 8:6"}, {"pk": 4051579, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 19, "verse": 4, "text": " \u201cHaven\u2019t you read,\u201d he replied, \u201cthat he who created [1]them in the beginning made them male and female,\u201d [2] \u24da", "comment": "[1] Other mss read made
[2] Gn 1:27; 5:2
\u24da Gn 2:18; Mt 21:16"}, {"pk": 4051580, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 19, "verse": 5, "text": "and he also said, \u201cFor this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two will become one flesh? [3] \u24db", "comment": "[3] Gn 2:24
\u24db Gn 2:24; Mal 2:15; 1Co 6:16; Eph 5:31"}, {"pk": 4051581, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 19, "verse": 6, "text": "So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore, what God has joined together, let no one separate.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4051582, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 19, "verse": 7, "text": "\u201cWhy then,\u201d they asked him, \u201cdid Moses command us to give divorce papers \u24dc and to send her away?\u201d", "comment": "\u24dc Dt 24:1-4; Mt 5:31"}, {"pk": 4051583, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 19, "verse": 8, "text": "He told them, \u201cMoses permitted you to divorce your wives because of the hardness of your hearts, but it was not like that from the beginning."}, {"pk": 4051584, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 19, "verse": 9, "text": "I tell you, whoever divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, and marries another commits adultery.\u201d [4] \u24dd", "comment": "[4] Other mss add Also whoever marries a divorced woman commits adultery; Mt 5:32
\u24dd Mt 5:32; Lk 16:18"}, {"pk": 4051585, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 19, "verse": 10, "text": "His disciples \u24d0 said to him, \u201cIf the relationship of a man with his wife is like this, it\u2019s better not to marry.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d0 Mt 10:1; 26:56; Mk 3:7; 16:20; Lk 6:13; Jn 12:16"}, {"pk": 4051586, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 19, "verse": 11, "text": "He responded, \u201cNot everyone can accept this saying, but only those to whom it has been given. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Mt 13:11; 1Co 7:7"}, {"pk": 4051587, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 19, "verse": 12, "text": "For there are eunuchs who were born that way from their mother\u2019s womb, there are eunuchs who were made by men, and there are eunuchs who have made themselves that way because of the kingdom of heaven. The one who is able to accept it should accept it.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4051588, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 19, "verse": 13, "text": "Then children were brought to Jesus for him to place his hands on them and pray, but the disciples rebuked them. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Mk 10:13-16; Lk 18:15-17"}, {"pk": 4051589, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 19, "verse": 14, "text": "Jesus said, \u201cLeave the children alone, and don\u2019t try to keep them from coming to me, because the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.\u201d [5] \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Mt 18:3; 1Pt 2:2
[5] Lit heaven is of such ones"}, {"pk": 4051590, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 19, "verse": 15, "text": "After placing his hands on them, he went on from there."}, {"pk": 4051591, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 19, "verse": 16, "text": "Just then someone came up and asked him, \u24d4 \u201cTeacher, what good must I do to have eternal life?\u201d \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d4 Mk 10:17-30; Lk 10:25-28; 18:18-30
\u24d5 Mk 10:17; Jn 12:25; Ac 13:48"}, {"pk": 4051592, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 19, "verse": 17, "text": " \u201cWhy do you ask me about what is good?\u201d [6] he said to him. \u201cThere is only one who is good. [7] If you want to enter into life, keep the commandments.\u201d \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Lv 18:5; Neh 9:29; Ezk 20:21
[6] Other mss read \u201cWhy do you call me good?\u201d
[7] Other mss read \u201cNo one is good but one\u2009\u2014\u2009God "}, {"pk": 4051593, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 19, "verse": 18, "text": "\u201cWhich ones?\u201d he asked him. Jesus answered: Do not murder; do not commit adultery; do not steal; do not bear false witness; \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Ex 20:13-16; Dt 5:17-20
[8] Ex 20:12-16; Lv 19:18; Dt 5:16-20"}, {"pk": 4051594, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 19, "verse": 19, "text": "honor your father and your mother; and love your neighbor as yourself. [8] \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Ex 20:12; Lv 19:18; Dt 5:16; Mt 5:43; 22:39; Gl 5:14; Jms 2:8"}, {"pk": 4051595, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 19, "verse": 20, "text": "\u201cI have kept all these,\u201d [9] the young man told him. \u201cWhat do I still lack?\u201d", "comment": "[9] Other mss add from my youth"}, {"pk": 4051596, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 19, "verse": 21, "text": " \u201cIf you want to be perfect,\u201d [10] Jesus said to him, \u201cgo, sell your belongings and give to the poor, \u24d9and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d9 Lk 12:33; 16:9; Ac 2:45; 4:35; 1Tm 6:18
[10] Or complete"}, {"pk": 4051597, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 19, "verse": 22, "text": "When the young man heard that, he went away grieving, because he had many possessions."}, {"pk": 4051598, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 19, "verse": 23, "text": "Jesus said to his disciples, \u201cTruly I tell you, it will be hard for a rich person to enter the kingdom of heaven. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Mt 13:22; Mk 10:23; 1Co 1:26; 1Tm 6:9"}, {"pk": 4051599, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 19, "verse": 24, "text": "Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God.\u201d \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Mt 12:28; Mk 10:25; Lk 18:25"}, {"pk": 4051600, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 19, "verse": 25, "text": "When the disciples heard this, they were utterly astonished and asked, \u201cThen who can be saved?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4051601, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 19, "verse": 26, "text": "Jesus looked at them and said, \u201cWith man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.\u201d \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Gn 18:14; Jb 42:2; Jr 32:17; Zch 8:6; Mk 10:27; Lk 18:27"}, {"pk": 4051602, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 19, "verse": 27, "text": "Then Peter responded to him, \u201cSee, we have left everything and followed you. So what will there be for us?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4051603, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 19, "verse": 28, "text": "Jesus said to them, \u201cTruly I tell you, in the renewal of all things, \u24ddwhen the Son of Man sits on his glorious throne, \u24d0you who have followed me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.", "comment": "\u24dd Is 65:17; 66:22; 2Pt 3:13; Rv 21:1
\u24d0 Ps 45:6; Mt 25:31; Heb 1:8; Rv 3:21; 22:1,3"}, {"pk": 4051604, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 19, "verse": 29, "text": "And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother [11]or children or fields because of my name will receive a hundred times more and will inherit eternal life. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Mt 6:33; Mk 10:29; Lk 18:29
[11] Other mss add or wife"}, {"pk": 4051605, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 19, "verse": 30, "text": "But many who are first will be last, and the last first. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Mt 20:16; 21:31; Mk 10:31; Lk 13:30"}, {"pk": 4051606, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 20, "verse": 1, "text": " \u201cFor the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire workers for his vineyard. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Mt 13:24; 21:28,33"}, {"pk": 4051607, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 20, "verse": 2, "text": "After agreeing with the workers on one denarius, [1]he sent them into his vineyard for the day.", "comment": "[1] A denarius = one day\u2019s wage, also in vv. 9,10,13"}, {"pk": 4051608, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 20, "verse": 3, "text": "When he went out about nine in the morning, [2]he saw others standing in the marketplace doing nothing.", "comment": "[2] Lit about the third hour"}, {"pk": 4051609, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 20, "verse": 4, "text": "He said to them, \u2018You also go into my vineyard, and I\u2019ll give you whatever is right.\u2019 So off they went."}, {"pk": 4051610, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 20, "verse": 5, "text": "About noon and about three, [3]he went out again and did the same thing.", "comment": "[3] Lit about the sixth hour and the ninth hour"}, {"pk": 4051611, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 20, "verse": 6, "text": "Then about five [4]he went and found others standing around [5]and said to them, \u2018Why have you been standing here all day doing nothing?\u2019", "comment": "[4] Lit about the eleventh hour, also in v. 9
[5] Other mss add doing nothing"}, {"pk": 4051612, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 20, "verse": 7, "text": " \u201c\u2018Because no one hired us,\u2019 they said to him. \u201c\u2018You also go into my vineyard,\u2019 he told them. [6]", "comment": "[6] Other mss add \u2018and you\u2019ll get whatever is right.\u2019"}, {"pk": 4051613, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 20, "verse": 8, "text": "When evening came, the owner of the vineyard told his foreman, \u2018Call the workers and give them their pay, \u24d4starting with the last and ending with the first.\u2019", "comment": "\u24d4 Lv 19:13; Dt 24:15"}, {"pk": 4051614, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 20, "verse": 9, "text": " \u201cWhen those who were hired about five came, they each received one denarius."}, {"pk": 4051615, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 20, "verse": 10, "text": "So when the first ones came, they assumed they would get more, but they also received a denarius each."}, {"pk": 4051616, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 20, "verse": 11, "text": "When they received it, they began to complain to the landowner:"}, {"pk": 4051617, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 20, "verse": 12, "text": "\u2018These last men put in one hour, and you made them equal to us who bore the burden of the day\u2019s work and the burning heat.\u2019 \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Jnh 4:8; Lk 12:55; Jms 1:11"}, {"pk": 4051618, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 20, "verse": 13, "text": " \u201cHe replied to one of them, \u2018Friend, I\u2019m doing you no wrong. Didn\u2019t you agree with me on a denarius? \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Mt 22:12; 26:50"}, {"pk": 4051619, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 20, "verse": 14, "text": "Take what\u2019s yours and go. I want to give this last man the same as I gave you."}, {"pk": 4051620, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 20, "verse": 15, "text": "Don\u2019t I have the right to do what I want with what is mine? Are you jealous [7]because I\u2019m generous?\u2019 [8] \u24d7", "comment": "[8] Lit good
[7] Lit Is your eye evil; an idiom for jealousy or stinginess
\u24d7 Dt 15:9; Pr 23:6; Mt 6:23; Mk 7:22"}, {"pk": 4051621, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 20, "verse": 16, "text": " \u201cSo the last will be first, and the first last.\u201d [9] \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Mt 19:30; Mk 10:31; Lk 13:30
[9] Other mss add \u201cFor many are called, but few are chosen.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4051622, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 20, "verse": 17, "text": "While going up to Jerusalem, \u24d9 Jesus took the twelve disciples aside privately and said to them on the way,", "comment": "\u24d9 Mk 10:32-34; Lk 18:31-33"}, {"pk": 4051623, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 20, "verse": 18, "text": "\u201cSee, we are going up to Jerusalem. The Son of Man will be handed over to the chief priests and scribes, and they will condemn him to death. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Mt 16:21; 26:66; Jn 19:7"}, {"pk": 4051624, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 20, "verse": 19, "text": "They will hand him over to the Gentiles \u24dbto be mocked, flogged, [10]and crucified, and on the third day he will be raised.\u201d [11]", "comment": "[11] Other mss read will rise again
[10] Or scourged
\u24db Mt 27:2; Ac 2:23; 3:13; 4:27; 21:11"}, {"pk": 4051625, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 20, "verse": 20, "text": "Then the mother of Zebedee\u2019s sons approached him with her sons. \u24dc She knelt down to ask him for something. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dc Mk 10:35-45; Lk 22:24-27
\u24dd Mt 4:21; 8:2"}, {"pk": 4051626, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 20, "verse": 21, "text": "\u201cWhat do you want?\u201d he asked her. \u201cPromise,\u201d [12] she said to him, \u201cthat these two sons of mine may sit, one on your right and the other on your left, in your kingdom.\u201d \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Mt 16:28; 19:28; 25:31,34; Lk 23:42
[12] Lit Say"}, {"pk": 4051627, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 20, "verse": 22, "text": "Jesus answered, \u201cYou don\u2019t know what you\u2019re asking. Are you able to drink the cup that I am about to drink?\u201d [13] \u24d1 \u201cWe are able,\u201d they said to him.", "comment": "[13] Other mss add and (or) to be baptized with the baptism which I am baptized?\u201d
\u24d1 Is 51:22; Jr 49:12; Mk 14:36"}, {"pk": 4051628, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 20, "verse": 23, "text": "He told them, \u201cYou will indeed drink my cup, [14]but to sit at my right and left is not mine to give; instead, it is for those for whom it has been prepared by my Father.\u201d \u24d2", "comment": "[14] Other mss add and be baptized with the baptism with which I am baptized.
\u24d2 Ac 12:2; Rv 1:9"}, {"pk": 4051629, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 20, "verse": 24, "text": "When the ten disciples heard this, they became indignant with the two brothers."}, {"pk": 4051630, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 20, "verse": 25, "text": "Jesus called them over and said, \u201cYou know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those in high positions act as tyrants over them."}, {"pk": 4051631, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 20, "verse": 26, "text": "It must not be like that among you. On the contrary, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Mt 23:11; Mk 9:35"}, {"pk": 4051632, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 20, "verse": 27, "text": "and whoever wants to be first among you must be your slave;"}, {"pk": 4051633, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 20, "verse": 28, "text": "just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, \u24d4and to give his life as a ransom for many.\u201d \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Mt 26:28; 1Tm 2:6; Ti 2:14; Heb 9:28
\u24d4 Lk 22:27; Jn 13:13-15; 2Co 8:9; Php 2:7"}, {"pk": 4051634, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 20, "verse": 29, "text": "As they were leaving Jericho, a large crowd followed him. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Mk 10:46-52; Lk 18:35-43"}, {"pk": 4051635, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 20, "verse": 30, "text": "There were two blind men sitting by the road. When they heard that Jesus was passing by, they cried out, \u201cLord, have mercy on us, Son of David!\u201d"}, {"pk": 4051636, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 20, "verse": 31, "text": "The crowd demanded that they keep quiet, but they cried out all the more, \u201cLord, have mercy on us, Son of David!\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Mt 9:27; 21:9; 22:42"}, {"pk": 4051637, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 20, "verse": 32, "text": "Jesus stopped, called them, and said, \u201cWhat do you want me to do for you?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4051638, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 20, "verse": 33, "text": "\u201cLord,\u201d they said to him, \u201copen our eyes.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4051639, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 20, "verse": 34, "text": "Moved with compassion, Jesus touched their eyes. Immediately they could see, and they followed him."}, {"pk": 4051640, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 21, "verse": 1, "text": "When they approached Jerusalem \u24d8 and came to Bethphage at the Mount of Olives, \u24d9 Jesus then sent two disciples,", "comment": "\u24d9 Zch 14:4; Mt 24:3; 26:30; Lk 19:29,37; 21:37; Jn 8:1; Ac 1:12
\u24d8 Mk 11:1-10; Lk 19:28-38; Jn 12:12-19"}, {"pk": 4051641, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 21, "verse": 2, "text": "telling them, \u201cGo into the village ahead of you. At once you will find a donkey tied there with her foal. Untie them and bring them to me."}, {"pk": 4051642, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 21, "verse": 3, "text": "If anyone says anything to you, say that the Lord needs them, and he will send them at once.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4051643, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 21, "verse": 4, "text": "This took place so that what was spoken through the prophet might be fulfilled:"}, {"pk": 4051644, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 21, "verse": 5, "text": " Tell Daughter Zion,
\u201cSee, your King is coming to you,
gentle, and mounted on a donkey,
and on a colt,
the foal of a donkey.\u201d [1] [2]
", "comment": "[1] Is 62:11; Zch 9:9
[2] Is 62:11; Zch 9:9"}, {"pk": 4051645, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 21, "verse": 6, "text": "The disciples went and did just as Jesus directed them."}, {"pk": 4051646, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 21, "verse": 7, "text": "They brought the donkey and its foal; then they laid their clothes on them, and he sat on them."}, {"pk": 4051647, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 21, "verse": 8, "text": "A very large crowd spread their clothes on the road; others were cutting branches from the trees and spreading them on the road."}, {"pk": 4051648, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 21, "verse": 9, "text": "Then the crowds who went ahead of him and those who followed shouted: Hosanna to the Son of David!
Blessed is he who comes in the name
of the Lord! [3]
Hosanna in the highest heaven! \u24da
", "comment": "[3] Ps 118:25-26
\u24da Ps 118:25; Mt 9:27; 23:39; Lk 2:14"}, {"pk": 4051649, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 21, "verse": 10, "text": "When he entered Jerusalem, the whole city was in an uproar, saying, \u201cWho is this?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4051650, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 21, "verse": 11, "text": "The crowds were saying, \u201cThis is the prophet Jesus \u24db from Nazareth in Galilee.\u201d", "comment": "\u24db Mk 6:15; Lk 7:16; 13:33; 24:19; Jn 1:21; 4:19; 6:14"}, {"pk": 4051651, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 21, "verse": 12, "text": "Jesus went into the temple [4] \u24dc and threw out all those buying and selling. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the chairs of those selling doves. \u24dd", "comment": "[4] Other mss add of God
\u24dc Mk 11:15-18; Lk 19:45-47; Jn 2:14-16
\u24dd Ex 30:13; Lv 1:14; 5:7; 12:8; Dt 14:25"}, {"pk": 4051652, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 21, "verse": 13, "text": "He said to them, \u201cIt is written, my house will be called a house of prayer, \u24d0but you are making it a den of thieves!\u201d [5] \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d0 Is 56:7
[5] Jr 7:11
\u24d1 Jr 7:11"}, {"pk": 4051653, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 21, "verse": 14, "text": "The blind and the lame came to him in the temple, and he healed them."}, {"pk": 4051654, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 21, "verse": 15, "text": "When the chief priests and the scribes saw the wonders that he did and the children shouting in the temple,\u201d Hosanna to the Son of David!\u201d they were indignant"}, {"pk": 4051655, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 21, "verse": 16, "text": "and said to him, \u201cDo you hear what these children are saying?\u201d Jesus replied, \u201cYes, have you never read: You have prepared [6] praise \u24d2
from the mouths of infants and nursing babies?\u201d [7]
", "comment": "[6] Or restored
\u24d2 Ps 8:2; Mt 11:25; 12:3,5; 19:4; 22:31
[7] Ps 8:2"}, {"pk": 4051656, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 21, "verse": 17, "text": "Then he left them, went out of the city to Bethany, \u24d3 and spent the night there.", "comment": "\u24d3 Mt 26:6; Mk 11:1; Lk 19:29; 24:50; Jn 11:18"}, {"pk": 4051657, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 21, "verse": 18, "text": "Early in the morning, \u24d4 as he was returning to the city, he was hungry.", "comment": "\u24d4 Mk 11:12-14,20-24"}, {"pk": 4051658, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 21, "verse": 19, "text": "Seeing a lone fig tree by the road, he went up to it and found nothing on it except leaves. And he said to it, \u201cMay no fruit ever come from you again!\u201d At once the fig tree withered."}, {"pk": 4051659, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 21, "verse": 20, "text": "When the disciples saw it, they were amazed and said, \u201cHow did the fig tree wither so quickly?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4051660, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 21, "verse": 21, "text": "Jesus answered them, \u201cTruly I tell you, if you have faith and do not doubt, you will not only do what was done to the fig tree, but even if you tell this mountain, \u2018Be lifted up and thrown into the sea,\u2019 it will be done. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Mt 17:20; Lk 17:6; 1Co 13:2; Jms 1:6"}, {"pk": 4051661, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 21, "verse": 22, "text": "And if you believe, you will receive \u24d6whatever you ask for in prayer.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d6 Mt 7:7-8; Jn 11:22"}, {"pk": 4051662, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 21, "verse": 23, "text": "When he entered the temple, \u24d7 the chief priests and the elders of the people came to him as he was teaching and said, \u201cBy what authority are you doing these things? Who gave you this authority?\u201d \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d7 Mk 11:27-33; Lk 20:1-8
\u24d8 Ex 2:14; Mt 26:55; Ac 4:7; 7:27"}, {"pk": 4051663, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 21, "verse": 24, "text": "Jesus answered them, \u201cI will also ask you one question, and if you answer it for me, then I will tell you by what authority I do these things."}, {"pk": 4051664, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 21, "verse": 25, "text": "Did John\u2019s baptism come from heaven, or was it of human origin?\u201d They discussed it among themselves, \u201cIf we say, \u2018From heaven,\u2019 he will say to us, \u2018Then why didn\u2019t you believe him?\u2009\u2019 \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Mt 13:54; Lk 7:30; 15:18,21; Jn 3:27"}, {"pk": 4051665, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 21, "verse": 26, "text": "But if we say, \u2018Of human origin,\u2019 we\u2019re afraid of the crowd, \u24da because everyone considers John to be a prophet.\u201d \u24db", "comment": "\u24da Mt 14:5; 21:46; Mk 11:32; 12:12
\u24db Mt 11:9; Mk 6:20"}, {"pk": 4051666, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 21, "verse": 27, "text": "So they answered Jesus, \u201cWe don\u2019t know.\u201d And he said to them, \u201cNeither will I tell you by what authority I do these things."}, {"pk": 4051667, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 21, "verse": 28, "text": " \u201cWhat do you think? A man had two sons. He went to the first and said, \u2018My son, go work in the vineyard today.\u2019 \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Mt 20:1"}, {"pk": 4051668, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 21, "verse": 29, "text": " \u201cHe answered, \u2018I don\u2019t want to\u2019 but later he changed his mind and went."}, {"pk": 4051669, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 21, "verse": 30, "text": "Then the man went to the other and said the same thing. \u2018I will, sir,\u2019 he answered, but he didn\u2019t go."}, {"pk": 4051670, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 21, "verse": 31, "text": "Which of the two did his father\u2019s will?\u201d They said, \u201cThe first.\u201d Jesus said to them, \u201cTruly I tell you, tax collectors and prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God before you."}, {"pk": 4051671, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 21, "verse": 32, "text": "For John came to you in the way of righteousness, \u24ddand you didn\u2019t believe him. Tax collectors and prostitutes did believe him; but you, when you saw it, didn\u2019t even change your minds then and believe him.", "comment": "\u24dd Pr 8:20; Mt 3:8-12; 2Pt 2:21"}, {"pk": 4051672, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 21, "verse": 33, "text": " \u201cListen \u24d0 to another parable: \u24d1 There was a landowner, who planted a vineyard, put a fence around it, dug a winepress in it, and built a watchtower. \u24d2 He leased it to tenant farmers and went away. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d0 Mk 12:1-12; Lk 20:9-19
\u24d1 Mt 13:3,34-36; 15:15; 22:1; 24:32
\u24d2 Is 5:1-2; Lk 14:28
\u24d3 Ps 80:8; Sg 8:11-12; Mt 25:14"}, {"pk": 4051673, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 21, "verse": 34, "text": "When the time came to harvest fruit, he sent his servants to the farmers to collect his fruit."}, {"pk": 4051674, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 21, "verse": 35, "text": "The farmers took his servants, beat one, killed another, and stoned a third. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 2Ch 24:21; Neh 9:26; Mt 5:12; 23:34,37; Ac 7:52; 1Th 2:15; Heb 11:36-37"}, {"pk": 4051675, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 21, "verse": 36, "text": "Again, he sent other servants, more than the first group, and they did the same to them."}, {"pk": 4051676, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 21, "verse": 37, "text": "Finally, he sent his son to them. \u2018They will respect my son,\u2019 he said."}, {"pk": 4051677, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 21, "verse": 38, "text": " \u201cBut when the tenant farmers saw the son, they said to each other, \u2018This is the heir. Come, let\u2019s kill him and take his inheritance.\u2019 \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 2:8; Heb 1:2"}, {"pk": 4051678, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 21, "verse": 39, "text": "So they seized him, threw him out of the vineyard, and killed him."}, {"pk": 4051679, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 21, "verse": 40, "text": "Therefore, when the owner of the vineyard comes, what will he do to those farmers?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4051680, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 21, "verse": 41, "text": "\u201cHe will completely destroy those terrible men,\u201d they told him, \u201cand lease his vineyard to other farmers who will give him his fruit at the harvest.\u201d \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Mt 8:11; Ac 13:46; 18:6; 28:28"}, {"pk": 4051681, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 21, "verse": 42, "text": "Jesus said to them, \u201cHave you never read in the Scriptures: The stone that the builders rejected
has become the cornerstone. [8]
This is what the Lord has done
and it is wonderful in our eyes? [9] \u24d7
", "comment": "[8] Lit the head of the corner
[9] Ps 118:22-23
\u24d7 Ps 118:22-23; Ac 4:11; Rm 9:33; 1Pt 2:7"}, {"pk": 4051682, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 21, "verse": 43, "text": " Therefore I tell you, the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people producing its fruit."}, {"pk": 4051683, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 21, "verse": 44, "text": "Whoever falls on this stone will be broken to pieces; \u24d8but on whomever it falls, it will shatter him.\u201d [10]", "comment": "\u24d8 Is 8:14-15; Rm 9:32-33; 1Pt 2:8
[10] Some mss omit this verse"}, {"pk": 4051684, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 21, "verse": 45, "text": "When the chief priests and the Pharisees heard his parables, \u24d9 they knew he was speaking about them.", "comment": "\u24d9 Mt 13:3,35; 15:15; 21:33; 22:1; 24:32"}, {"pk": 4051685, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 21, "verse": 46, "text": "Although they were looking for a way to arrest him, they feared the crowds, because the people regarded him as a prophet. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Mt 26:4; Mk 11:18; Lk 19:47-48; Jn 7:25,30,44"}, {"pk": 4051686, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 22, "verse": 1, "text": "Once more Jesus spoke to them in parables:"}, {"pk": 4051687, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 22, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cThe kingdom of heaven \u24db is like a king who gave a wedding banquet for his son. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24db Lk 14:16-24
\u24dc Mt 13:24; Lk 12:36; Jn 2:2; Rv 19:7"}, {"pk": 4051688, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 22, "verse": 3, "text": "He sent his servants to summon those invited to the banquet, \u24dd but they didn\u2019t want to come.", "comment": "\u24dd Est 6:14; Pr 9:3,5"}, {"pk": 4051689, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 22, "verse": 4, "text": "Again, he sent out other servants and said, \u2018Tell those who are invited: See, I\u2019ve prepared my dinner; my oxen and fattened cattle have been slaughtered, and everything is ready. Come to the wedding banquet.\u2019 \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Pr 9:2; Mt 21:36"}, {"pk": 4051690, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 22, "verse": 5, "text": " \u201cBut they paid no attention and went away, one to his own farm, another to his business,"}, {"pk": 4051691, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 22, "verse": 6, "text": "while the rest seized his servants, mistreated them, and killed them."}, {"pk": 4051692, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 22, "verse": 7, "text": "The king [1] was enraged, and he sent out his troops, killed those murderers, and burned down their city.", "comment": "[1] Other mss read But when the (that) king heard about it he"}, {"pk": 4051693, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 22, "verse": 8, "text": " \u201cThen he told his servants, \u2018The banquet is ready, but those who were invited were not worthy. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Mt 10:11; Ac 13:46"}, {"pk": 4051694, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 22, "verse": 9, "text": "Go then to where the roads exit the city and invite everyone you find to the banquet.\u2019 \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Ezk 21:21; Ob 14"}, {"pk": 4051695, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 22, "verse": 10, "text": "So those servants went out on the roads and gathered everyone they found, both evil and good. The wedding banquet [2] was filled with guests. [3]", "comment": "[2] Other mss read wedding hall
[3] Lit those reclining (to eat)"}, {"pk": 4051696, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 22, "verse": 11, "text": "When the king came in to see the guests, he saw a man there who was not dressed for a wedding. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Rv 19:8; 22:14"}, {"pk": 4051697, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 22, "verse": 12, "text": "So he said to him, \u2018Friend, \u24d4 how did you get in here without wedding clothes?\u2019 The man was speechless.", "comment": "\u24d4 Mt 20:13; 26:50"}, {"pk": 4051698, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 22, "verse": 13, "text": " \u201cThen the king told the attendants, \u2018Tie him up hand and foot, [4] and throw him into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.\u2019", "comment": "[4] Other mss add take him away"}, {"pk": 4051699, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 22, "verse": 14, "text": " \u201cFor many are invited, but few are chosen.\u201d \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Mt 20:16; Rv 17:14"}, {"pk": 4051700, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 22, "verse": 15, "text": "Then the Pharisees went and plotted how to trap him by what he said. [5] \u24d6", "comment": "[5] Lit trap him in a word
\u24d6 Mk 12:13-17; Lk 20:20-26"}, {"pk": 4051701, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 22, "verse": 16, "text": "So they sent their disciples to him, along with the Herodians. \u24d7 \u201cTeacher,\u201d they said, \u201cwe know that you are truthful and teach truthfully the way of God. You don\u2019t care what anyone thinks nor do you show partiality. [6] \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d7 Mk 2:8; 3:6; 8:15
[6] Lit don\u2019t look on the face of men
\u24d8 Jn 3:2; Ac 10:34; 13:10; 18:26"}, {"pk": 4051702, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 22, "verse": 17, "text": "Tell us, then, what you think. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar \u24d9 or not?\u201d", "comment": "\u24d9 Mk 12:14,16-17; Lk 2:1; 3:1; 20:22,24-25; Jn 19:12,15"}, {"pk": 4051703, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 22, "verse": 18, "text": "Perceiving their malicious intent, Jesus said, \u201cWhy are you testing me, hypocrites?"}, {"pk": 4051704, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 22, "verse": 19, "text": "Show me the coin used for the tax.\u201d They brought him a denarius. [7]", "comment": "[7] A denarius = one day\u2019s wage"}, {"pk": 4051705, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 22, "verse": 20, "text": "\u201cWhose image and inscription is this?\u201d he asked them."}, {"pk": 4051706, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 22, "verse": 21, "text": "\u201cCaesar\u2019s,\u201d they said to him. Then he said to them, \u201cGive, then, to Caesar the things that are Caesar\u2019s, and to God the things that are God\u2019s.\u201d \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Mt 17:25; Rm 13:7"}, {"pk": 4051707, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 22, "verse": 22, "text": "When they heard this, they were amazed. So they left him and went away."}, {"pk": 4051708, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 22, "verse": 23, "text": "That same day some Sadducees, \u24db who say there is no resurrection, came up to him and questioned him: \u24dc", "comment": "\u24db Mk 12:18-27; Lk 20:27-38
\u24dc Mt 3:7; Ac 4:1; 23:8"}, {"pk": 4051709, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 22, "verse": 24, "text": "\u201cTeacher, Moses said, if a man dies, having no children, his brother is to marry his wife and raise up offspring for his brother. [8] \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Dt 25:5
[8] Dt 25:5"}, {"pk": 4051710, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 22, "verse": 25, "text": "Now there were seven brothers among us. The first got married and died. Having no offspring, he left his wife to his brother."}, {"pk": 4051711, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 22, "verse": 26, "text": "The same thing happened to the second also, and the third, and so on to all seven."}, {"pk": 4051712, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 22, "verse": 27, "text": "Last of all, the woman died."}, {"pk": 4051713, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 22, "verse": 28, "text": "In the resurrection, then, whose wife will she be of the seven? For they all had married her.\u201d [9]", "comment": "[9] Lit all had her"}, {"pk": 4051714, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 22, "verse": 29, "text": "Jesus answered them, \u201cYou are mistaken, because you don\u2019t know the Scriptures or the power of God."}, {"pk": 4051715, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 22, "verse": 30, "text": "For in the resurrection they neither marry nor are given in marriage but are like [10] angels in heaven. \u24d0", "comment": "[10] Other mss add God\u2019s
\u24d0 Mt 24:38; Lk 17:27"}, {"pk": 4051716, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 22, "verse": 31, "text": "Now concerning the resurrection of the dead, haven\u2019t you read what was spoken to you by God:"}, {"pk": 4051717, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 22, "verse": 32, "text": "I am the God of Abraham and the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob? [11] \u24d1 He [12]is not the God of the dead, but of the living.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d1 Ex 3:6; Ac 7:32
[11] Ex 3:6,15-16
[12] Other mss read God"}, {"pk": 4051718, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 22, "verse": 33, "text": "And when the crowds heard this, they were astonished at his teaching."}, {"pk": 4051719, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 22, "verse": 34, "text": "When \u24d2 the Pharisees heard that he had silenced the Sadducees, they came together.", "comment": "\u24d2 Mk 12:28-33; Lk 10:25-28"}, {"pk": 4051720, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 22, "verse": 35, "text": "And one of them, an expert in the law, asked a question to test him: \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Lk 7:30; 10:25; 11:45; 14:3"}, {"pk": 4051721, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 22, "verse": 36, "text": "\u201cTeacher, which command in the law is the greatest?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4051722, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 22, "verse": 37, "text": "He said to him, \u201cLove the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. [13] \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Dt 6:5; Lk 10:27
[13] Dt 6:5"}, {"pk": 4051723, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 22, "verse": 38, "text": "This is the greatest and most important [14] command.", "comment": "[14] Lit and first"}, {"pk": 4051724, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 22, "verse": 39, "text": "The second is like it: Love your neighbor as yourself. [15] \u24d5", "comment": "[15] Lv 19:18
\u24d5 Lv 19:18; Mt 19:19"}, {"pk": 4051725, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 22, "verse": 40, "text": "All the Law and the Prophets depend [16]on these two commands.\u201d \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Mt 7:12; Rm 13:8-10; Gl 5:14
[16] Or hang"}, {"pk": 4051726, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 22, "verse": 41, "text": "While the Pharisees were together, Jesus questioned them, \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Mk 12:35-37; Lk 20:41-44"}, {"pk": 4051727, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 22, "verse": 42, "text": "\u201cWhat do you think about the Messiah? Whose son is he?\u201d They replied, \u201cDavid\u2019s.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4051728, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 22, "verse": 43, "text": "He asked them, \u201cHow is it then that David, inspired by the Spirit, [17]calls him \u2018Lord\u2019 \u24d8", "comment": "[17] Lit David in Spirit
\u24d8 2Sm 23:2; Rv 1:10; 4:2"}, {"pk": 4051729, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 22, "verse": 44, "text": " The Lord declared to my Lord,
\u2018Sit at my right hand
until I put your enemies under your feet\u2019? [18] [19] \u24d9
", "comment": "[19] Ps 110:1
[18] Other mss read until I make your enemies your footstool\u2019
\u24d9 Ps 110:1; Ac 2:34-35; 1Co 15:25; Heb 1:13; 10:13"}, {"pk": 4051730, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 22, "verse": 45, "text": " \u201cIf David calls him \u2018Lord,\u2019 how then can he be his son?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4051731, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 22, "verse": 46, "text": "No one was able to answer him at all, [20] and from that day no one dared to question him anymore. \u24da", "comment": "[20] Lit answer him a word
\u24da Mk 12:34; Lk 14:6; 20:40"}, {"pk": 4051732, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 23, "verse": 1, "text": "Then \u24db Jesus spoke to the crowds and to his disciples: \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Mt 10:42; 28:19; Lk 14:26; Jn 8:31; 13:35; 15:8; Ac 6:1
\u24db Mk 12:38-39; Lk 20:45-46"}, {"pk": 4051733, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 23, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cThe scribes and the Pharisees are seated in the chair of Moses. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Ezr 7:6,25; Neh 8:4"}, {"pk": 4051734, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 23, "verse": 3, "text": "Therefore do whatever they tell you, and observe it. But don\u2019t do what they do, because they don\u2019t practice what they teach. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Mt 5:20; 15:3-9; Rm 2:17-23"}, {"pk": 4051735, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 23, "verse": 4, "text": "They tie up heavy loads that are hard to carry [1] and put them on people\u2019s shoulders, but they themselves aren\u2019t willing to lift a finger to move them. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Lk 11:46; Ac 15:10; Gl 6:13
[1] Other mss omit that are hard to carry"}, {"pk": 4051736, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 23, "verse": 5, "text": "They do everything [2] to be seen by others: They enlarge their phylacteries \u24d2 and lengthen their tassels. [3] \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Mt 9:20; 14:36; Mk 6:56; Lk 8:44
[2] Lit do all their works
\u24d2 Ex 13:9; Dt 6:8; 11:18; Mt 6:1,5,16
[3] Other mss add on their robes"}, {"pk": 4051737, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 23, "verse": 6, "text": "They love the place of honor at banquets, the front seats in the synagogues, \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Lk 11:43; 14:7; 20:46"}, {"pk": 4051738, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 23, "verse": 7, "text": "greetings in the marketplaces, and to be called \u2018Rabbi\u2019 by people."}, {"pk": 4051739, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 23, "verse": 8, "text": " \u201cBut you are not to be called \u2018Rabbi,\u2019 because you have one Teacher, [4] and you are all brothers and sisters. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Mk 9:5; 10:51; Jn 1:38,49; 11:8; Jms 3:1
[4] Other mss add the Christ"}, {"pk": 4051740, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 23, "verse": 9, "text": "Do not call anyone on earth your father, because you have one Father, who is in heaven. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Mal 1:6; Mt 6:9; 7:11"}, {"pk": 4051741, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 23, "verse": 10, "text": "You are not to be called instructors either, because you have one Instructor, the Messiah."}, {"pk": 4051742, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 23, "verse": 11, "text": "The greatest among you will be your servant. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Mt 20:26-27; Mk 9:35; 3Jn 9"}, {"pk": 4051743, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 23, "verse": 12, "text": "Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Pr 29:23; Ezk 21:26; Lk 14:11; 18:14; Jms 4:6,10; 1Pt 5:5-6"}, {"pk": 4051744, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 23, "verse": 13, "text": " \u201cWoe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! You shut the door of the kingdom of heaven in people\u2019s faces. For you don\u2019t go in, and you don\u2019t allow those entering to go in. [5] \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Mt 23:15,23,25; Lk 11:52
[5] Some mss include v. 14: \u201cWoe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! You devour widows\u2019 houses and make long prayers just for show. This is why you will receive a harsher punishment."}, {"pk": 4051745, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 23, "verse": 15, "text": " \u201cWoe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! You travel over land and sea to make one convert, \u24da and when he becomes one, you make him twice as fit for hell [6] as you are!", "comment": "[6] Lit twice the son of gehenna
\u24da Ac 2:11; 6:5; 13:43"}, {"pk": 4051746, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 23, "verse": 16, "text": " \u201cWoe to you, blind guides, \u24db who say, \u2018Whoever takes an oath by the temple, it means nothing. But whoever takes an oath \u24dc by the gold of the temple is bound by his oath.\u2019 [7]", "comment": "[7] Lit is obligated, also in v. 18
\u24db Mt 15:14; 23:24; Ac 1:16; Rm 2:19
\u24dc Lv 19:12; Nm 30:2; Dt 23:21; Mt 5:33; 14:7; 26:63,72"}, {"pk": 4051747, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 23, "verse": 17, "text": "Blind fools! For which is greater, the gold or the temple that sanctified the gold?"}, {"pk": 4051748, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 23, "verse": 18, "text": "Also, \u2018Whoever takes an oath by the altar, it means nothing; but whoever takes an oath by the gift that is on it is bound by his oath.\u2019"}, {"pk": 4051749, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 23, "verse": 19, "text": "Blind people! [8] For which is greater, the gift or the altar that sanctifies the gift? \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Ex 29:37; 30:29
[8] Other mss read Fools and blind"}, {"pk": 4051750, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 23, "verse": 20, "text": "Therefore, the one who takes an oath by the altar takes an oath by it and by everything on it."}, {"pk": 4051751, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 23, "verse": 21, "text": "The one who takes an oath by the temple takes an oath by it and by him who dwells \u24d0in it.", "comment": "\u24d0 1Kg 8:13; 2Ch 6:2; Ps 26:8; 132:14"}, {"pk": 4051752, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 23, "verse": 22, "text": "And the one who takes an oath by heaven takes an oath by God\u2019s throne \u24d1and by him who sits on it. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 47:8; Mt 19:28; Rv 4:2
\u24d1 Ex 17:16; Ps 11:4; Mt 5:34; Heb 8:1"}, {"pk": 4051753, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 23, "verse": 23, "text": " \u201cWoe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! You pay a tenth of [9] mint, dill, and cumin, and yet you have neglected the more important matters of the law\u2009\u2014\u2009justice, \u24d3 mercy, and faithfulness. [10] These things should have been done without neglecting the others.", "comment": "[10] Or faith
[9] Or You tithe
\u24d3 1Sm 15:22; Ps 33:5; Jr 5:1; Mc 6:8; Zch 7:9; Lk 11:42"}, {"pk": 4051754, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 23, "verse": 24, "text": "Blind guides! \u24d4You strain out a gnat, but gulp down a camel!", "comment": "\u24d4 Mt 15:14; 23:16"}, {"pk": 4051755, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 23, "verse": 25, "text": " \u201cWoe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! You clean the outside of the cup and dish, but inside they are full of greed [11] and self-indulgence. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Mk 7:4; Lk 11:39
[11] Or full of violence"}, {"pk": 4051756, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 23, "verse": 26, "text": "Blind Pharisee! First clean the inside of the cup, [12] so that the outside of it [13] may also become clean.", "comment": "[12] Other mss add and dish
[13] Other mss read of them"}, {"pk": 4051757, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 23, "verse": 27, "text": " \u201cWoe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! You are like whitewashed tombs, \u24d6 which appear beautiful on the outside, but inside are full of the bones of the dead and every kind of impurity.", "comment": "\u24d6 Lk 11:44; Ac 23:3"}, {"pk": 4051758, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 23, "verse": 28, "text": "In the same way, on the outside you seem righteous to people, but inside you are full of hypocrisy and lawlessness."}, {"pk": 4051759, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 23, "verse": 29, "text": " \u201cWoe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! You build the tombs of the prophets and decorate the graves of the righteous,"}, {"pk": 4051760, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 23, "verse": 30, "text": "and you say, \u2018If we had lived in the days of our ancestors, we wouldn\u2019t have taken part with them in shedding the prophets\u2019 blood.\u2019"}, {"pk": 4051761, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 23, "verse": 31, "text": "So you testify against yourselves that you are descendants of those who murdered the prophets."}, {"pk": 4051762, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 23, "verse": 32, "text": "Fill up, then, the measure of your ancestors\u2019 sins! \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Gn 15:16; Ac 7:51; 1Th 2:15-16"}, {"pk": 4051763, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 23, "verse": 33, "text": " \u201cSnakes! Brood of vipers! How can you escape being condemned to hell? [14] \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Mt 3:7; 5:22; 12:34
[14] Lit escape from the judgment of gehenna"}, {"pk": 4051764, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 23, "verse": 34, "text": "This is why I am sending you prophets, \u24d9 sages, and scribes. Some of them you will kill and crucify, and some of them you will flog in your synagogues \u24da and pursue from town to town.", "comment": "\u24d9 Ac 13:1; 1Co 12:28
\u24da 2Ch 36:15-16; Mt 10:17; Ac 22:19"}, {"pk": 4051765, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 23, "verse": 35, "text": "So all the righteous blood shed on the earth will be charged to you, [15]from the blood of righteous Abel to the blood of Zechariah, \u24dbson of Berechiah, whom you murdered between the sanctuary and the altar. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24db 2Ch 24:21; Zch 1:1
\u24dc Gn 4:8; Heb 11:4; 1Jn 3:12; Rv 18:24
[15] Lit will come on you"}, {"pk": 4051766, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 23, "verse": 36, "text": "Truly I tell you, all these things will come on this generation. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Mt 10:23; 16:28; 24:34"}, {"pk": 4051767, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 23, "verse": 37, "text": " \u201cJerusalem, Jerusalem, \u24d0 who kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to her. How often I wanted to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks [16] under her wings, but you were not willing! \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Dt 32:11-12; Ru 2:12; Mt 5:12
\u24d0 Lk 13:34-35
[16] Or as a mother bird gathers her young"}, {"pk": 4051768, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 23, "verse": 38, "text": "See, your house is left to you desolate. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 1Kg 9:7; Is 64:11; Jr 12:7; 22:5"}, {"pk": 4051769, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 23, "verse": 39, "text": "For I tell you, you will not see me again until you say,\u2019 Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord\u2019!\u201d [17] \u24d3", "comment": "[17] Ps 118:26
\u24d3 Ps 118:26; Mt 21:9"}, {"pk": 4051770, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 24, "verse": 1, "text": "As Jesus left and was going out of the temple, \u24d4 his disciples \u24d5 came up and called his attention to its buildings.", "comment": "\u24d4 Mk 13:1-37; Lk 21:5-36
\u24d5 Mt 9:10; Mk 10:10; Lk 6:1; Jn 6:3; 12:16"}, {"pk": 4051771, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 24, "verse": 2, "text": "He replied to them, \u201cDo you see all these things? Truly I tell you, not one stone will be left here on another that will not be thrown down.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4051772, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 24, "verse": 3, "text": "While he was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples approached him privately and said, \u201cTell us, when will these things happen? And what is the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?\u201d \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Mt 21:1; 24:27,37,39"}, {"pk": 4051773, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 24, "verse": 4, "text": "Jesus replied to them: \u201cWatch out that no one deceives \u24d7 you.", "comment": "\u24d7 Jr 29:8; Eph 5:6; Col 2:8; 2Th 2:3"}, {"pk": 4051774, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 24, "verse": 5, "text": "For many will come in my name, saying, \u2018I am the Messiah,\u2019 and they will deceive many. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Mt 1:17; Eph 5:2"}, {"pk": 4051775, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 24, "verse": 6, "text": "You are going to hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not alarmed, because these things must take place, but the end is not yet."}, {"pk": 4051776, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 24, "verse": 7, "text": "For nation will rise up against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines [1] \u24d9 and earthquakes in various places. \u24da", "comment": "\u24d9 Ac 11:28; Rv 6:8
\u24da 2Ch 15:6; Is 19:2
[1] Other mss add epidemics"}, {"pk": 4051777, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 24, "verse": 8, "text": "All these events are the beginning of labor pains. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Lk 21:12-24"}, {"pk": 4051778, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 24, "verse": 9, "text": " \u201cThen they will hand you over to be persecuted, and they will kill you. You will be hated by all nations because of my name. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Mt 10:17,22; Jn 16:2"}, {"pk": 4051779, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 24, "verse": 10, "text": "Then many will fall away, betray one another, and hate one another."}, {"pk": 4051780, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 24, "verse": 11, "text": "Many false prophets \u24dd will rise up and deceive many.", "comment": "\u24dd Is 44:25; Mt 7:15; 24:24; Mk 13:22; Lk 6:26; Ac 13:6; 2Pt 2:1; 1Jn 4:1"}, {"pk": 4051781, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 24, "verse": 12, "text": "Because lawlessness \u24d0 will multiply, the love of many will grow cold.", "comment": "\u24d0 Mt 13:41; 2Th 2:3"}, {"pk": 4051782, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 24, "verse": 13, "text": "But the one who endures to the end will be saved."}, {"pk": 4051783, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 24, "verse": 14, "text": "This good news of the kingdom will be proclaimed in all the world [2] as a testimony to all nations, \u24d1 and then the end will come. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d1 Mt 4:23; Rm 10:18; Col 1:6,23; 1Th 1:8
[2] Or in all the inhabited earth
\u24d2 Lk 2:1; 4:5; Ac 11:28; 17:6; Rv 3:10; 16:14"}, {"pk": 4051784, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 24, "verse": 15, "text": " \u201cSo when you see the abomination of desolation, [3] spoken of by the prophet Daniel, \u24d3 standing in the holy place\u201d \u24d4 (let the reader understand),", "comment": "\u24d3 Dn 9:27; 11:31; 12:11; Mk 13:14; Lk 21:20
[3] Dn 9:27
\u24d4 Ac 6:13; 21:28"}, {"pk": 4051785, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 24, "verse": 16, "text": "\u201cthen those in Judea must flee to the mountains."}, {"pk": 4051786, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 24, "verse": 17, "text": "A man on the housetop [4] must not come down to get things out of his house, \u24d5", "comment": "[4] Or roof
\u24d5 1Sm 9:25; Mt 10:27; Lk 5:19; 12:3; 17:31; Ac 10:9"}, {"pk": 4051787, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 24, "verse": 18, "text": "and a man in the field must not go back to get his coat."}, {"pk": 4051788, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 24, "verse": 19, "text": "Woe to pregnant women and nursing mothers in those days!"}, {"pk": 4051789, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 24, "verse": 20, "text": "Pray that your escape may not be in winter or on a Sabbath."}, {"pk": 4051790, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 24, "verse": 21, "text": "For at that time there will be great distress, [5] \u24d6 the kind that hasn\u2019t taken place from the beginning of the world until now and never will again.", "comment": "[5] Or tribulation, also in v. 29
\u24d6 Dn 12:1; Jl 2:2; Mt 24:29; Rv 7:14"}, {"pk": 4051791, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 24, "verse": 22, "text": "Unless those days were cut short, no one would [6] be saved. But those days will be cut short because of the elect. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Mt 22:14; 24:24,31; Mk 13:20,22,27; 1Tm 5:21; 2Tm 2:10; Rv 17:14
[6] Lit short, all flesh would not"}, {"pk": 4051792, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 24, "verse": 23, "text": " \u201cIf anyone tells you then, \u2018See, here is the Messiah!\u2019 \u24d8 or, \u2018Over here!\u2019 do not believe it. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Mk 11:24; Jn 6:64
\u24d8 Lk 17:3; 21:28"}, {"pk": 4051793, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 24, "verse": 24, "text": "For false messiahs and false prophets will arise and perform great signs and wonders to lead astray, \u24da if possible, even the elect.", "comment": "\u24da Dt 13:1-3; Mt 24:11; Ac 8:9; 2Th 2:9-11; Rv 13:13-14; 16:14; 19:20"}, {"pk": 4051794, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 24, "verse": 25, "text": "Take note: I have told you in advance."}, {"pk": 4051795, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 24, "verse": 26, "text": "So if they tell you, \u2018See, he\u2019s in the wilderness!\u2009\u2019 don\u2019t go out; or, \u2018See, he\u2019s in the storerooms!\u2009\u2019 do not believe it."}, {"pk": 4051796, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 24, "verse": 27, "text": "For as the lightning comes from the east and flashes as far as the west, so will be the coming of the Son of Man. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Zch 9:14; Mt 8:20; 24:3,37,39; Lk 17:24"}, {"pk": 4051797, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 24, "verse": 28, "text": "Wherever the carcass is, there the vultures [7] will gather. \u24dc", "comment": "[7] Or eagles
\u24dc Jb 39:30; Lk 17:37"}, {"pk": 4051798, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 24, "verse": 29, "text": " \u201cImmediately after the distress \u24dd of those days, the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not shed its light; the stars will fall from the sky, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken.", "comment": "\u24dd Is 13:10; 24:23; Ezk 32:7; Jl 2:10,31; 3:15; Zph 1:15; Rv 6:12-13"}, {"pk": 4051799, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 24, "verse": 30, "text": "Then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in the sky, and then all the peoples of the earth [8] will mourn; [9] and they will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. \u24d0", "comment": "[9] Lit will beat; that is, beat their chests
[8] Or all the tribes of the land
\u24d0 Dn 7:13; Zch 12:12; Mt 24:3; Rv 1:7"}, {"pk": 4051800, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 24, "verse": 31, "text": "He will send out his angels with a loud trumpet, \u24d1 and they will gather his elect from the four winds, \u24d2 from one end of the sky to the other.", "comment": "\u24d2 Dn 7:2; Zch 2:6; Rv 7:1
\u24d1 Is 27:13; 1Co 15:52; 1Th 4:16; Rv 8:2; 11:15"}, {"pk": 4051801, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 24, "verse": 32, "text": " \u201cLearn this lesson \u24d3 from the fig tree: As soon as its branch becomes tender and sprouts leaves, you know that summer is near.", "comment": "\u24d3 Mt 13:3,34-36; 15:15; 21:33,45; 22:1"}, {"pk": 4051802, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 24, "verse": 33, "text": "In the same way, when you see all these things, recognize [10] that he [11] is near\u2009\u2014\u2009at the door. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Jms 5:9; Rv 3:20
[10] Or things, you know
[11] Or it; that is, summer"}, {"pk": 4051803, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 24, "verse": 34, "text": "Truly I tell you, this generation will certainly not pass away until all these things take place. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Mt 10:23; 16:28; 23:36"}, {"pk": 4051804, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 24, "verse": 35, "text": "Heaven and earth will pass away, \u24d6 but my words will never pass away. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 102:26; Is 51:6; Mt 5:18; Heb 12:27; 2Pt 3:10
\u24d7 Ps 119:89; Is 40:8; Mk 13:31; Lk 21:33; 1Pt 1:23,25"}, {"pk": 4051805, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 24, "verse": 36, "text": " \u201cNow concerning that day and hour no one knows\u2009\u2014\u2009neither the angels of heaven nor the Son [12] \u2014\u2009except the Father alone. \u24d8", "comment": "[12] Other mss omit nor the Son
\u24d8 Zch 14:7; Mt 25:13; Mk 13:32; Ac 1:7; 1Th 5:1-2"}, {"pk": 4051806, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 24, "verse": 37, "text": "As the days of Noah were, so the coming of the Son of Man will be."}, {"pk": 4051807, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 24, "verse": 38, "text": "For in those days before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day Noah boarded the ark. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Gn 6:5; 7:6-23; Mt 22:30; Lk 17:26"}, {"pk": 4051808, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 24, "verse": 39, "text": "They didn\u2019t know until the flood came and swept them all away. This is the way the coming of the Son of Man will be."}, {"pk": 4051809, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 24, "verse": 40, "text": "Then two men will be in the field; one will be taken and one left."}, {"pk": 4051810, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 24, "verse": 41, "text": "Two women will be grinding grain with a hand mill; one will be taken and one left. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Ex 11:5; Is 47:2; Lk 17:35"}, {"pk": 4051811, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 24, "verse": 42, "text": "Therefore be alert, since you don\u2019t know what day [13] your Lord is coming. \u24db", "comment": "[13] Other mss read hour; = time
\u24db Mt 25:13; Lk 12:40; 21:36"}, {"pk": 4051812, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 24, "verse": 43, "text": "But know this: If the homeowner had known what time [14] the thief was coming, he would have stayed alert and not let his house be broken into. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Lk 12:39; 1Th 5:2; Rv 3:3
[14] Lit watch; a division of the night in ancient times"}, {"pk": 4051813, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 24, "verse": 44, "text": "This is why you are also to be ready, because the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Mt 25:10; 1Th 5:6"}, {"pk": 4051814, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 24, "verse": 45, "text": " \u201cWho then is a faithful and wise servant, \u24d0 whom his master has put in charge of his household, to give them food at the proper time? \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d0 Lk 12:42-46
\u24d1 Mt 7:24; 10:16; 25:2,21"}, {"pk": 4051815, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 24, "verse": 46, "text": "Blessed is that servant whom the master finds doing his job when he comes. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Jn 13:17; Rv 16:15"}, {"pk": 4051816, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 24, "verse": 47, "text": "Truly I tell you, he will put him in charge of all his possessions."}, {"pk": 4051817, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 24, "verse": 48, "text": "But if that wicked servant says in his heart, \u2018My master is delayed,\u2019"}, {"pk": 4051818, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 24, "verse": 49, "text": "and starts to beat his fellow servants, and eats and drinks with drunkards, \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Ac 2:15; 1Co 11:21; 1Th 5:7; Rv 17:6"}, {"pk": 4051819, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 24, "verse": 50, "text": "that servant\u2019s master will come on a day he does not expect him and at an hour he does not know."}, {"pk": 4051820, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 24, "verse": 51, "text": "He will cut him to pieces and assign him a place with the hypocrites, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth."}, {"pk": 4051821, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 25, "verse": 1, "text": " \u201cAt that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins [1] who took their lamps [2] and went out to meet the groom. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Mt 13:24; Ac 20:8; Rv 4:5; 19:7; 21:2,9
[1] Or bridesmaids
[2] Or torches, also in vv. 3,4,7,8"}, {"pk": 4051822, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 25, "verse": 2, "text": "Five of them were foolish and five were wise. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Mt 7:24; 10:16; 24:45"}, {"pk": 4051823, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 25, "verse": 3, "text": "When the foolish took their lamps, they didn\u2019t take oil with them;"}, {"pk": 4051824, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 25, "verse": 4, "text": "but the wise ones took oil in their flasks with their lamps."}, {"pk": 4051825, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 25, "verse": 5, "text": "When the groom was delayed, they all became drowsy and fell asleep."}, {"pk": 4051826, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 25, "verse": 6, "text": " \u201cIn the middle of the night there was a shout: \u2018Here\u2019s the groom! Come out to meet him.\u2019"}, {"pk": 4051827, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 25, "verse": 7, "text": " \u201cThen all the virgins got up and trimmed their lamps."}, {"pk": 4051828, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 25, "verse": 8, "text": "The foolish ones said to the wise ones, \u2018Give us some of your oil, because our lamps are going out.\u2019"}, {"pk": 4051829, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 25, "verse": 9, "text": " \u201cThe wise ones answered, \u2018No, there won\u2019t be enough for us and for you. Go instead to those who sell oil, and buy some for yourselves.\u2019"}, {"pk": 4051830, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 25, "verse": 10, "text": " \u201cWhen they had gone to buy some, the groom arrived, and those who were ready went in with him to the wedding banquet, and the door was shut. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Mt 22:2; Lk 13:25"}, {"pk": 4051831, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 25, "verse": 11, "text": "Later the rest of the virgins also came and said, \u2018Master, master, open up for us!\u2019"}, {"pk": 4051832, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 25, "verse": 12, "text": " \u201cHe replied, \u2018Truly I tell you, I don\u2019t know you!\u2019"}, {"pk": 4051833, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 25, "verse": 13, "text": " \u201cTherefore be alert, because you don\u2019t know either the day or the hour. [3]", "comment": "[3] Other mss add in which the Son of Man is coming."}, {"pk": 4051834, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 25, "verse": 14, "text": " \u201cFor it is just like a man about to go on a journey. \u24d7 He called his own servants and entrusted his possessions to them.", "comment": "\u24d7 Lk 19:12-27"}, {"pk": 4051835, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 25, "verse": 15, "text": "To one he gave five talents, [4] to another two talents, and to another one talent, depending on each one\u2019s ability. Then he went on a journey. \u24d8Immediately ", "comment": "[4] A talent is worth about 6,000 denarii, or twenty years\u2019 wages for a laborer
\u24d8 Mt 18:24; Lk 19:13; Rm 12:6; 1Co 12:11; Eph 4:7"}, {"pk": 4051836, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 25, "verse": 16, "text": "the man who had received five talents went, put them to work, and earned five more."}, {"pk": 4051837, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 25, "verse": 17, "text": "In the same way the man with two earned two more."}, {"pk": 4051838, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 25, "verse": 18, "text": "But the man who had received one talent went off, dug a hole in the ground, and hid his master\u2019s money."}, {"pk": 4051839, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 25, "verse": 19, "text": " \u201cAfter a long time the master of those servants came and settled accounts with them."}, {"pk": 4051840, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 25, "verse": 20, "text": "The man who had received five talents approached, presented five more talents, and said, \u2018Master, you gave me five talents. See, I\u2019ve earned five more talents.\u2019"}, {"pk": 4051841, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 25, "verse": 21, "text": " \u201cHis master said to him, \u2018Well done, good and faithful servant! You were faithful over a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Share your master\u2019s joy.\u2019 \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Mt 24:45,47; Lk 12:44; 22:28; Heb 12:2"}, {"pk": 4051842, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 25, "verse": 22, "text": " \u201cThe man with two talents also approached. He said, \u2018Master, you gave me two talents. See, I\u2019ve earned two more talents.\u2019"}, {"pk": 4051843, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 25, "verse": 23, "text": " \u201cHis master said to him, \u2018Well done, good and faithful servant! You were faithful over a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Share your master\u2019s joy.\u2019"}, {"pk": 4051844, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 25, "verse": 24, "text": " \u201cThe man who had received one talent also approached and said, \u2018Master, I know you. You\u2019re a harsh man, reaping where you haven\u2019t sown and gathering where you haven\u2019t scattered seed. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da 1Sm 25:3; 2Co 8:12"}, {"pk": 4051845, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 25, "verse": 25, "text": "So I was afraid and went off and hid your talent in the ground. See, you have what is yours.\u2019"}, {"pk": 4051846, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 25, "verse": 26, "text": " \u201cHis master replied to him, \u2018You evil, lazy servant! \u24db If you knew that I reap where I haven\u2019t sown and gather where I haven\u2019t scattered,", "comment": "[5] Or So you knew... scattered? Then (as a question)
\u24db Pr 20:4; Mt 18:32; Rm 12:11"}, {"pk": 4051847, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 25, "verse": 27, "text": "then [5] you should have deposited my money with the bankers, and I would have received my money [6] back with interest when I returned.", "comment": "[6] Lit received what is mine"}, {"pk": 4051848, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 25, "verse": 28, "text": " \u201c\u2018So take the talent from him and give it to the one who has ten talents."}, {"pk": 4051849, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 25, "verse": 29, "text": "For to everyone who has, more will be given, and he will have more than enough. But from the one who does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Mt 13:12; Mk 4:25; Lk 8:18; 19:26; Jn 15:2"}, {"pk": 4051850, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 25, "verse": 30, "text": "And throw this good-for-nothing servant into the outer darkness, \u24dd where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.\u2019", "comment": "\u24dd Mt 8:12; 22:13; Lk 13:28"}, {"pk": 4051851, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 25, "verse": 31, "text": " \u201cWhen the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels [7] \u24d0 with him, then he will sit on his glorious throne. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d0 Gn 16:7; Mt 5:34; 13:49; Lk 1:11; Ac 5:19; Rv 14:6
[7] Other mss read holy angels
\u24d1 Mt 16:27; 19:28; 2Th 1:7; Jd 14; Rv 1:7"}, {"pk": 4051852, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 25, "verse": 32, "text": "All the nations [8] \u24d2 will be gathered before him, and he will separate them one from another, just as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d2 Jl 3:12; Mt 24:14; 28:19; Rm 1:5; Gl 1:16
[8] Or the Gentiles
\u24d3 Ezk 34:17,20; Mt 13:49"}, {"pk": 4051853, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 25, "verse": 33, "text": "He will put the sheep on his right and the goats on the left."}, {"pk": 4051854, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 25, "verse": 34, "text": "Then the King will say to those on his right, \u2018Come, you who are blessed by my Father; inherit the kingdom \u24d4 prepared for you from the foundation of the world. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d4 Mt 19:29; Lk 12:32; 1Co 15:50; Gl 5:21; Jms 2:5; 1Pt 3:9; Rv 21:7
\u24d5 Mt 13:35; 20:23; 1Co 2:9; Heb 4:3; 9:26; 11:16; Rv 13:8; 17:8"}, {"pk": 4051855, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 25, "verse": 35, "text": " \u201c\u2018For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat; I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink; I was a stranger and you took me in;"}, {"pk": 4051856, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 25, "verse": 36, "text": "I was naked and you clothed me; I was sick and you took care of me; I was in prison and you visited me.\u2019 \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Jb 31:32; Is 58:7; Ezk 18:7; 2Tm 1:16; Heb 13:2; Jms 1:27; 2:15-16"}, {"pk": 4051857, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 25, "verse": 37, "text": " \u201cThen the righteous will answer him, \u2018Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink?"}, {"pk": 4051858, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 25, "verse": 38, "text": "When did we see you a stranger and take you in, or without clothes and clothe you?"}, {"pk": 4051859, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 25, "verse": 39, "text": "When did we see you sick, or in prison, and visit you?\u2019"}, {"pk": 4051860, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 25, "verse": 40, "text": " \u201cAnd the King will answer them, \u2018Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.\u2019 \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Pr 19:17; Mt 10:42; 25:34; Heb 6:10"}, {"pk": 4051861, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 25, "verse": 41, "text": " \u201cThen he will also say to those on the left, \u2018Depart from me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels! \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Mt 7:23; 13:40,42; Mk 9:48; 2Pt 2:4; Jd 6-7"}, {"pk": 4051862, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 25, "verse": 42, "text": "For I was hungry and you gave me nothing to eat; I was thirsty and you gave me nothing to drink;"}, {"pk": 4051863, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 25, "verse": 43, "text": "I was a stranger and you didn\u2019t take me in; I was naked and you didn\u2019t clothe me, sick and in prison and you didn\u2019t take care of me.\u2019"}, {"pk": 4051864, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 25, "verse": 44, "text": " \u201cThen they too will answer, \u2018Lord, when did we see you hungry, or thirsty, or a stranger, or without clothes, or sick, or in prison, and not help you?\u2019"}, {"pk": 4051865, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 25, "verse": 45, "text": " \u201cThen he will answer them, \u2018Truly I tell you, whatever you did not do for one of the least of these, you did not do for me.\u2019 \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Pr 14:31; 17:5; Ac 9:5"}, {"pk": 4051866, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 25, "verse": 46, "text": " \u201cAnd they will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life.\u201d \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Dn 12:2; Jn 5:21; Ac 24:15; Rm 2:7"}, {"pk": 4051867, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 26, "verse": 1, "text": "When Jesus had finished saying all these things, \u24db he told his disciples,", "comment": "\u24db Mk 14:1-2; Lk 22:1-2; Jn 11:47-53"}, {"pk": 4051868, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 26, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cYou know [1] that the Passover takes place after two days, and the Son of Man will be handed over to be crucified.\u201d \u24dc", "comment": "[1] Or \u201cKnow (as a command)
\u24dc Jn 11:55; 13:1"}, {"pk": 4051869, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 26, "verse": 3, "text": "Then the chief priests [2] and the elders of the people assembled in the courtyard of the high priest, who was named Caiaphas, \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 2:2; Mt 26:57; Lk 3:2; Jn 11:47; 18:13,15; Ac 4:6
[2] Other mss add and the scribes"}, {"pk": 4051870, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 26, "verse": 4, "text": "and they conspired to arrest Jesus in a treacherous way and kill him. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Mt 21:46; Jn 11:53"}, {"pk": 4051871, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 26, "verse": 5, "text": "\u201cNot during the festival,\u201d they said, \u201cso there won\u2019t be rioting among the people.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4051872, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 26, "verse": 6, "text": "While Jesus was in Bethany at the house of Simon \u24d1 the leper, [3]", "comment": "[3] Gk lepros; a term for various skin diseases; see Lv 13\u201314
\u24d1 Mk 14:3-9; Jn 12:1-8"}, {"pk": 4051873, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 26, "verse": 7, "text": "a woman approached him with an alabaster jar of very expensive perfume. She poured it on his head as he was reclining at the table."}, {"pk": 4051874, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 26, "verse": 8, "text": "When the disciples \u24d2 saw it, they were indignant. \u201cWhy this waste?\u201d they asked.", "comment": "\u24d2 Mt 10:1; 26:56; Mk 3:7; 16:20; Lk 6:13; Jn 12:16"}, {"pk": 4051875, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 26, "verse": 9, "text": "\u201cThis might have been sold for a great deal and given to the poor.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4051876, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 26, "verse": 10, "text": "Aware of this, Jesus said to them, \u201cWhy are you bothering this woman? She has done a noble thing for me."}, {"pk": 4051877, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 26, "verse": 11, "text": "You always have the poor with you, but you do not always have me. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Dt 15:11; Jn 12:8"}, {"pk": 4051878, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 26, "verse": 12, "text": "By pouring this perfume on my body, she has prepared me for burial."}, {"pk": 4051879, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 26, "verse": 13, "text": "Truly I tell you, wherever this gospel \u24d4 is proclaimed in the whole world, what she has done will also be told in memory of her.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d4 Mt 24:14; Mk 1:1; 13:10"}, {"pk": 4051880, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 26, "verse": 14, "text": "Then \u24d5 one of the Twelve, the man called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Mt 10:4; Jn 6:71; 12:4; 13:30; Ac 1:16
\u24d5 Mk 14:10-11; Lk 22:3-6"}, {"pk": 4051881, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 26, "verse": 15, "text": "and said, \u201cWhat are you willing to give me if I hand him over to you?\u201d So they weighed out thirty pieces of silver for him. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Ex 21:32; Zch 11:12-13; Mt 27:3"}, {"pk": 4051882, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 26, "verse": 16, "text": "And from that time he started looking for a good opportunity to betray him."}, {"pk": 4051883, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 26, "verse": 17, "text": "On the first day of Unleavened Bread \u24d8 the disciples came to Jesus and asked, \u201cWhere do you want us to make preparations for you to eat the Passover?\u201d", "comment": "\u24d8 Mk 14:12-16; Lk 22:7-13"}, {"pk": 4051884, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 26, "verse": 18, "text": " \u201cGo into the city to a certain man,\u201d he said, \u201cand tell him, \u2018The Teacher says: My time is near; I am celebrating the Passover at your place [4] with my disciples.\u2019\u201d \u24d9", "comment": "[4] Lit Passover with you
\u24d9 Jn 7:6,8; 8:20; 13:1; 17:1"}, {"pk": 4051885, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 26, "verse": 19, "text": "So the disciples did as Jesus had directed them and prepared the Passover."}, {"pk": 4051886, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 26, "verse": 20, "text": "When evening came, he was reclining at the table with the Twelve."}, {"pk": 4051887, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 26, "verse": 21, "text": "While they were eating, he said, \u201cTruly I tell you, one of you will betray me.\u201d \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Mk 14:17-21; Lk 22:21-23; Jn 13:21-26"}, {"pk": 4051888, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 26, "verse": 22, "text": "Deeply distressed, each one began to say to him, \u201cSurely not I, Lord?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4051889, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 26, "verse": 23, "text": "He replied, \u201cThe one who dipped his hand with me in the bowl\u2009\u2014\u2009he will betray me."}, {"pk": 4051890, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 26, "verse": 24, "text": "The Son of Man will go just as it is written about him, \u24db but woe to that man by whom the Son of Man is betrayed! It would have been better for him if he had not been born.\u201d", "comment": "\u24db Dn 9:26; Mk 9:12; Lk 24:25-27; Ac 17:2-3; 26:22-23; 1Co 15:3; 1Pt 1:10"}, {"pk": 4051891, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 26, "verse": 25, "text": "Judas, his betrayer, replied, \u201cSurely not I, Rabbi?\u201d \u24dc \u201cYou have said it,\u201d he told him.", "comment": "\u24dc Lk 22:70; Jn 1:38"}, {"pk": 4051892, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 26, "verse": 26, "text": "As they were eating, \u24dd Jesus took bread, blessed and broke it, gave it to the disciples, \u24d0 and said, \u201cTake and eat it; this is my body.\u201d \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Mt 14:19; 1Co 10:16
\u24dd Mk 14:22-25; Lk 22:17-20; 1Co 11:23-25
\u24d0 Mt 10:1; 26:56; Mk 3:7; 16:20; Lk 6:13; Jn 12:16"}, {"pk": 4051893, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 26, "verse": 27, "text": "Then he took a cup, and after giving thanks, he gave it to them and said, \u201cDrink from it, all of you."}, {"pk": 4051894, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 26, "verse": 28, "text": "For this is my blood of the covenant, [5] which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. \u24d2", "comment": "[5] Other mss read new covenant
\u24d2 Ex 24:8; Mt 20:28; Mk 1:4; Heb 9:20"}, {"pk": 4051895, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 26, "verse": 29, "text": "But I tell you, I will not drink from this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father\u2019s kingdom.\u201d \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Mt 4:23; Mk 1:15; Ac 20:25"}, {"pk": 4051896, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 26, "verse": 30, "text": "After singing a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Mt 21:1; Lk 22:39; Jn 18:1"}, {"pk": 4051897, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 26, "verse": 31, "text": "Then Jesus said to them, \u201cTonight all of you will fall away because of me, for it is written: I will strike the shepherd,
and the sheep of the flock will be scattered. [6] \u24d5
", "comment": "[6] Zch 13:7
\u24d5 Zch 13:7; Mt 11:6; Jn 16:32"}, {"pk": 4051898, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 26, "verse": 32, "text": " But after I have risen, I will go ahead of you to Galilee.\u201d \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Mt 28:7,10,16; Mk 16:7"}, {"pk": 4051899, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 26, "verse": 33, "text": "Peter told him, \u201cEven if everyone falls away because of you, I will never fall away.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4051900, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 26, "verse": 34, "text": " \u201cTruly I tell you,\u201d Jesus said to him, \u201ctonight, before the rooster crows, you will deny me three times.\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Mt 26:75; Lk 22:34; Jn 13:38"}, {"pk": 4051901, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 26, "verse": 35, "text": "\u201cEven if I have to die with you,\u201d Peter told him, \u201cI will never deny you,\u201d and all the disciples said the same thing."}, {"pk": 4051902, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 26, "verse": 36, "text": "Then Jesus came with them to a place called Gethsemane, \u24d8 and he told the disciples, \u201cSit here while I go over there and pray.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d8 Mk 14:32-42; Lk 22:40-46"}, {"pk": 4051903, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 26, "verse": 37, "text": "Taking along Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, he began to be sorrowful and troubled. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Mt 4:21; 17:1"}, {"pk": 4051904, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 26, "verse": 38, "text": "He said to them, \u201cI am deeply grieved [7] to the point of death. Remain here and stay awake with me.\u201d \u24da", "comment": "[7] Lit \u201cMy soul is swallowed up in sorrow
\u24da Ps 42:5-6; Mt 24:42; Jn 12:27"}, {"pk": 4051905, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 26, "verse": 39, "text": "Going a little farther, [8] he fell facedown and prayed, \u201cMy Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will.\u201d \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Mt 20:22; Jn 5:30; 6:38; Php 2:8; Heb 5:7
[8] Other mss read Drawing nearer"}, {"pk": 4051906, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 26, "verse": 40, "text": "Then he came to the disciples and found them sleeping. He asked Peter, \u201cSo, couldn\u2019t you stay awake with me one hour?"}, {"pk": 4051907, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 26, "verse": 41, "text": "Stay awake and pray, so that you won\u2019t enter into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4051908, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 26, "verse": 42, "text": "Again, a second time, he went away and prayed, \u201cMy Father, if this [9] cannot pass [10]unless I drink it, your will be done.\u201d \u24dc", "comment": "[10] Other mss add from me
[9] Other mss add cup
\u24dc Mt 26:39; Mk 14:36; Lk 22:42; Jn 6:38"}, {"pk": 4051909, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 26, "verse": 43, "text": "And he came again and found them sleeping, because they could not keep their eyes open."}, {"pk": 4051910, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 26, "verse": 44, "text": "After leaving them, he went away again and prayed a third time, saying the same thing once more."}, {"pk": 4051911, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 26, "verse": 45, "text": "Then he came to the disciples and said to them, \u201cAre you still sleeping and resting? See, the time is near. The Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Jn 12:27; 13:1"}, {"pk": 4051912, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 26, "verse": 46, "text": "Get up; let\u2019s go. See, my betrayer is near.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4051913, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 26, "verse": 47, "text": "While he was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, suddenly arrived. \u24d0 A large mob with swords and clubs was with him from the chief priests and elders of the people.", "comment": "\u24d0 Mk 14:43-50; Lk 22:47-53; Jn 18:3-11"}, {"pk": 4051914, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 26, "verse": 48, "text": "His betrayer had given them a sign: \u201cThe one I kiss, he\u2019s the one; arrest him.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4051915, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 26, "verse": 49, "text": "So immediately he went up to Jesus and said, \u201cGreetings, Rabbi!\u201d and kissed him."}, {"pk": 4051916, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 26, "verse": 50, "text": " \u201cFriend,\u201d \u24d1 Jesus asked him, \u201cwhy have you come?\u201d [11] Then they came up, took hold of Jesus, and arrested him.", "comment": "\u24d1 Mt 20:13; 22:12
[11] Or Jesus told him, \u201cdo what you have come for.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4051917, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 26, "verse": 51, "text": "At that moment one of those with Jesus reached out his hand and drew his sword. He struck the high priest\u2019s servant and cut off his ear. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Lk 22:38; Jn 18:10"}, {"pk": 4051918, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 26, "verse": 52, "text": "Then Jesus told him, \u201cPut your sword back in its place because all who take up the sword will perish by the sword. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Gn 9:6; Rv 13:10"}, {"pk": 4051919, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 26, "verse": 53, "text": "Or do you think that I cannot call on my Father, and he will provide me here and now with more than twelve legions of angels? \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 2Kg 6:17; Dn 7:10; Mt 4:11; Lk 8:30"}, {"pk": 4051920, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 26, "verse": 54, "text": "How, then, would the Scriptures be fulfilled \u24d5 that say it must happen this way?\u201d", "comment": "\u24d5 Mt 1:22; 26:24"}, {"pk": 4051921, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 26, "verse": 55, "text": "At that time Jesus said to the crowds, \u201cHave you come out with swords and clubs, as if I were a criminal, [12] to capture me? Every day I used to sit, teaching in the temple, and you didn\u2019t arrest me. \u24d6", "comment": "[12] Lit as against a criminal
\u24d6 Mk 12:35; Lk 21:37; Jn 7:19; 8:2; 18:20"}, {"pk": 4051922, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 26, "verse": 56, "text": "But all this has happened so that the writings of the prophets \u24d7 would be fulfilled.\u201d Then all the disciples \u24d8 deserted him and ran away.", "comment": "\u24d8 Mt 10:1; 26:56; Mk 3:7; 16:20; Lk 6:13; Jn 12:16
\u24d7 Mt 26:54; Rm 1:2; 2Pt 1:20"}, {"pk": 4051923, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 26, "verse": 57, "text": "Those \u24d9 who had arrested Jesus led him away to Caiaphas \u24da the high priest, where the scribes and the elders had convened.", "comment": "\u24da Mt 26:3; Jn 11:49
\u24d9 Mk 14:53-65; Jn 18:12-13,19-24"}, {"pk": 4051924, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 26, "verse": 58, "text": "Peter was following him at a distance right to the high priest\u2019s courtyard. He went in and was sitting with the servants to see the outcome. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Jn 7:32; 18:15"}, {"pk": 4051925, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 26, "verse": 59, "text": "The chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were looking for false testimony against Jesus so that they could put him to death, \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Mt 5:22; Ac 6:11"}, {"pk": 4051926, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 26, "verse": 60, "text": "but they could not find any, even though many false witnesses \u24dd came forward. [13] Finally, two [14] who came forward", "comment": "\u24dd Dt 19:15; Ps 27:12; 35:11; Ac 6:13
[14] Other mss add false witnesses
[13] Other mss add they found none"}, {"pk": 4051927, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 26, "verse": 61, "text": "stated, \u201cThis man said, \u2018I can destroy the temple of God \u24d0 and rebuild it in three days.\u2019\u201d", "comment": "\u24d0 Mt 27:40; Jn 2:19; Ac 6:14"}, {"pk": 4051928, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 26, "verse": 62, "text": "The high priest stood up and said to him, \u201cDon\u2019t you have an answer to what these men are testifying against you?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4051929, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 26, "verse": 63, "text": "But \u24d1 Jesus kept silent. \u24d2 The high priest said to him, \u201cI charge you under oath \u24d3 by the living God: Tell us if you are the Messiah, the Son of God.\u201d \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Lv 5:1; 1Sm 14:24,26; Mt 16:16
\u24d1 Lk 22:67-71
\u24d2 Is 53:7; Mt 27:12,14; Jn 19:9
\u24d3 Lv 19:12; Nm 30:2; Dt 23:21; Mt 5:33; 14:7; 23:16"}, {"pk": 4051930, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 26, "verse": 64, "text": " \u201cYou have said it,\u201d Jesus told him. \u201cBut I tell you, in the future [15] you will see the Son of Man seated at the right hand of Power and coming on the clouds of heaven.\u201d [16] \u24d5", "comment": "[16] Ps 110:1; Dn 7:13
\u24d5 Ps 110:1; Dn 7:13; Mt 16:27; 24:30; Rv 1:7
[15] Lit you, from now"}, {"pk": 4051931, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 26, "verse": 65, "text": "Then the high priest tore his robes and said, \u201cHe has blasphemed! \u24d6 Why do we still need witnesses? See, now you\u2019ve heard the blasphemy. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Nm 14:6; Mk 14:63; Ac 14:14
\u24d6 Mk 3:29; Jn 10:33"}, {"pk": 4051932, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 26, "verse": 66, "text": "What is your decision?\u201d They answered, \u201cHe deserves death!\u201d \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Lv 24:16; Jn 19:7"}, {"pk": 4051933, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 26, "verse": 67, "text": "Then they spat in his face \u24d9 and beat him; others slapped him", "comment": "\u24d9 Mt 27:30; Mk 10:34; Lk 22:63-65; Jn 18:22"}, {"pk": 4051934, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 26, "verse": 68, "text": "and said, \u201cProphesy to us, Messiah! Who was it that hit you?\u201d \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Mk 14:65; Lk 22:64"}, {"pk": 4051935, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 26, "verse": 69, "text": "Now Peter was sitting outside in the courtyard. \u24db A servant girl approached him and said, \u201cYou were with Jesus the Galilean too.\u201d", "comment": "\u24db Mk 14:66-72; Lk 22:55-62; Jn 18:16-18,25-27"}, {"pk": 4051936, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 26, "verse": 70, "text": "But he denied it in front of everyone: \u201cI don\u2019t know what you\u2019re talking about.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4051937, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 26, "verse": 71, "text": "When he had gone out to the gateway, another woman saw him and told those who were there, \u201cThis man was with Jesus the Nazarene!\u201d \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Mk 14:67; Ac 6:14"}, {"pk": 4051938, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 26, "verse": 72, "text": "And again he denied it with an oath: \u24dd \u201cI don\u2019t know the man!\u201d", "comment": "\u24dd Lv 19:12; Nm 30:2; Dt 23:21; Mt 5:33; 14:7; 23:16"}, {"pk": 4051939, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 26, "verse": 73, "text": "After a little while those standing there approached and said to Peter, \u201cYou really are one of them, since even your accent [17] gives you away.\u201d", "comment": "[17] Or speech"}, {"pk": 4051940, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 26, "verse": 74, "text": "Then he started to curse and to swear with an oath, \u201cI don\u2019t know the man!\u201d Immediately a rooster crowed,"}, {"pk": 4051941, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 26, "verse": 75, "text": "and Peter remembered the words Jesus had spoken, \u201cBefore the rooster crows, you will deny me three times.\u201d \u24d0 And he went outside and wept bitterly.", "comment": "\u24d0 Mt 26:34; Jn 13:38; Ac 3:13-14"}, {"pk": 4051942, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 27, "verse": 1, "text": "When daybreak came, all the chief priests and the elders of the people plotted against Jesus to put him to death. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Mk 15:1; Lk 22:66; Jn 18:28"}, {"pk": 4051943, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 27, "verse": 2, "text": "After tying him up, they led him away and handed him over to Pilate, [1] the governor. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Mt 20:19; Lk 13:1; Ac 3:13; 1Tm 6:13
[1] Other mss read Pontius Pilate"}, {"pk": 4051944, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 27, "verse": 3, "text": "Then Judas, his betrayer, seeing that Jesus had been condemned, was full of remorse and returned the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Mt 21:29; 26:14-15"}, {"pk": 4051945, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 27, "verse": 4, "text": "\u201cI have sinned by betraying innocent blood,\u201d he said. \u201cWhat\u2019s that to us?\u201d they said. \u201cSee to it yourself!\u201d"}, {"pk": 4051946, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 27, "verse": 5, "text": "So he threw the silver into the temple \u24d4 and departed. Then he went and hanged himself.", "comment": "\u24d4 2Sm 17:23; Lk 1:19,21; Ac 1:18"}, {"pk": 4051947, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 27, "verse": 6, "text": "The chief priests took the silver and said, \u201cIt\u2019s not permitted \u24d5 to put it into the temple treasury, since it is blood money.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d5 Mk 2:24; Jn 18:31"}, {"pk": 4051948, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 27, "verse": 7, "text": "They conferred together and bought the potter\u2019s field with it as a burial place for foreigners."}, {"pk": 4051949, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 27, "verse": 8, "text": "Therefore that field has been called \u201cBlood Field\u201d to this day."}, {"pk": 4051950, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 27, "verse": 9, "text": "Then what was spoken through the prophet Jeremiah was fulfilled:They took [2] the thirty pieces of silver, the price of him whose price was set by the Israelites, ", "comment": "[4] Jr 32:6-9; Zch 11:12-13
[2] Or I took"}, {"pk": 4051951, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 27, "verse": 10, "text": "and they gave [3] them for the potter\u2019s field, as the Lord directed me. [4] \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Jr 32:6-9; Zch 11:12-13; Mt 1:22
[3] Some mss read I gave"}, {"pk": 4051952, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 27, "verse": 11, "text": "Now Jesus stood before the governor. \u24d7 \u201cAre you the King of the Jews?\u201d the governor asked him. Jesus answered, \u201cYou say so.\u201d \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Mt 2:2; 1Tm 6:13
\u24d7 Mk 15:2-5; Lk 23:2-3; Jn 18:29-38"}, {"pk": 4051953, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 27, "verse": 12, "text": "While he was being accused by the chief priests and elders, he didn\u2019t answer. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Mt 26:63; Jn 19:9"}, {"pk": 4051954, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 27, "verse": 13, "text": "Then Pilate said to him, \u201cDon\u2019t you hear how much they are testifying against you?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4051955, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 27, "verse": 14, "text": "But he didn\u2019t answer him on even one charge, so that the governor was quite amazed. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Mk 15:5; Lk 23:9"}, {"pk": 4051956, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 27, "verse": 15, "text": "At the festival \u24db the governor\u2019s custom was to release to the crowd a prisoner they wanted.", "comment": "\u24db Mk 15:6-15; Lk 23:16-25; Jn 18:39-40; 19:16"}, {"pk": 4051957, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 27, "verse": 16, "text": "At that time they had a notorious prisoner called Barabbas. [5]", "comment": "[5] Other mss read Jesus Barabbas, also in v. 17"}, {"pk": 4051958, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 27, "verse": 17, "text": "So when they had gathered together, Pilate said to them, \u201cWho is it you want me to release for you\u2009\u2014\u2009Barabbas, or Jesus who is called Christ?\u201d \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Mt 1:16; 27:22"}, {"pk": 4051959, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 27, "verse": 18, "text": "For he knew it was because of envy that they had handed him over."}, {"pk": 4051960, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 27, "verse": 19, "text": "While he was sitting on the judge\u2019s bench, his wife sent word to him, \u201cHave nothing to do with that righteous man, for today I\u2019ve suffered terribly in a dream because of him.\u201d \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Gn 20:6; Nm 12:6; Jb 33:14-16; Mt 2:12; Jn 19:13"}, {"pk": 4051961, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 27, "verse": 20, "text": "The chief priests and the elders, however, persuaded the crowds to ask for Barabbas and to execute Jesus."}, {"pk": 4051962, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 27, "verse": 21, "text": "The governor asked them, \u201cWhich of the two do you want me to release for you?\u201d \u201cBarabbas!\u201d they answered."}, {"pk": 4051963, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 27, "verse": 22, "text": "Pilate asked them, \u201cWhat should I do then with Jesus, who is called Christ?\u201d They all answered, \u201cCrucify him!\u201d \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Mt 1:16; Ac 13:28"}, {"pk": 4051964, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 27, "verse": 23, "text": "Then he said, \u201cWhy? What has he done wrong?\u201d But they kept shouting all the more, \u201cCrucify him!\u201d \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Lk 23:41; Jn 8:46"}, {"pk": 4051965, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 27, "verse": 24, "text": "When Pilate saw that he was getting nowhere, but that a riot was starting instead, he took some water, washed his hands in front of the crowd, and said, \u201cI am innocent of this man\u2019s blood. [6] See to it yourselves!\u201d \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Dt 21:6-8; Ps 26:6; Mt 26:5; 27:4,19
[6] Other mss read this righteous man\u2019s blood"}, {"pk": 4051966, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 27, "verse": 25, "text": "All the people answered, \u201cHis blood be on us \u24d3 and on our children!\u201d", "comment": "\u24d3 Jos 2:19; Ac 5:28"}, {"pk": 4051967, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 27, "verse": 26, "text": "Then he released Barabbas to them and, after having Jesus flogged, handed him over to be crucified. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Is 53:5; Mk 15:15; Lk 23:16; Jn 19:1"}, {"pk": 4051968, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 27, "verse": 27, "text": "Then \u24d5 the governor\u2019s soldiers took Jesus into the governor\u2019s residence and gathered the whole company [7] around him. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Jn 18:28,33; 19:9; Ac 10:1
\u24d5 Mk 15:16-20; Jn 19:2-3
[7] Lit cohort"}, {"pk": 4051969, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 27, "verse": 28, "text": "They stripped him and dressed him in a scarlet robe. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Lk 23:11; Jn 19:2"}, {"pk": 4051970, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 27, "verse": 29, "text": "They twisted together a crown of thorns, put it on his head, and placed a staff in his right hand. And they knelt down before him and mocked him: \u201cHail, King of the Jews!\u201d"}, {"pk": 4051971, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 27, "verse": 30, "text": "Then they spat on him, took the staff, and kept hitting him on the head."}, {"pk": 4051972, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 27, "verse": 31, "text": "After they had mocked him, they stripped him of the robe, put his own clothes on him, and led him away to crucify him. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Is 53:7; Mt 26:67"}, {"pk": 4051973, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 27, "verse": 32, "text": "As they were going out, they found a Cyrenian man named Simon. They forced him to carry his cross. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Nm 15:35; Mk 15:21; Lk 23:26; Heb 13:12"}, {"pk": 4051974, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 27, "verse": 33, "text": "When they came to a place called Golgotha \u24da (which means Place of the Skull),", "comment": "\u24da Mk 15:22-32; Lk 23:33-43; Jn 19:17-24"}, {"pk": 4051975, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 27, "verse": 34, "text": "they gave him wine [8] mixed with gall to drink. But when he tasted it, he refused to drink it.", "comment": "[8] Other mss read sour wine"}, {"pk": 4051976, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 27, "verse": 35, "text": "After crucifying him, they divided his clothes by casting lots. [9] \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Ps 22:17; 69:21
[9] Other mss add that what was spoken by the prophet might be fulfilled: \u201cThey divided my clothes among them, and for my clothing they cast lots.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4051977, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 27, "verse": 36, "text": "Then they sat down and were guarding him there."}, {"pk": 4051978, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 27, "verse": 37, "text": "Above his head they put up the charge against him in writing: THIS IS JESUS, THE KING OF THE JEWS."}, {"pk": 4051979, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 27, "verse": 38, "text": "Then two criminals [10] were crucified with him, one on the right and one on the left. \u24dc", "comment": "[10] Or revolutionaries
\u24dc Is 53:12; Mt 20:21; Jn 18:40"}, {"pk": 4051980, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 27, "verse": 39, "text": "Those who passed by were yelling insults at [11] him, shaking their heads \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Jb 16:4; Ps 22:7; 109:25; Lm 2:15; Mk 15:29
[11] Lit passed by blasphemed, or were blaspheming"}, {"pk": 4051981, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 27, "verse": 40, "text": "and saying, \u201cYou who would destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, save yourself! If you are the Son of God, come down from the cross!\u201d \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Mt 4:3,6; 26:61,63; Jn 2:19"}, {"pk": 4051982, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 27, "verse": 41, "text": "In the same way the chief priests, with the scribes and elders, [12] mocked him and said,", "comment": "[12] Other mss add and Pharisees"}, {"pk": 4051983, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 27, "verse": 42, "text": "\u201cHe saved others, but he cannot save himself! He is the King of Israel! \u24d1 Let him [13] come down now from the cross, and we will believe in him.", "comment": "[13] Other mss read If he...\u2009Israel, let him
\u24d1 Jn 1:49; 12:13"}, {"pk": 4051984, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 27, "verse": 43, "text": "He trusts in God; let God rescue him now\u2009\u2014\u2009if he takes pleasure in him! [14] For he said, \u2018I am the Son of God.\u2019\u201d", "comment": "[14] Or if he wants him"}, {"pk": 4051985, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 27, "verse": 44, "text": "In the same way even the criminals who were crucified with him taunted him. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 22:8; Lk 23:39-43"}, {"pk": 4051986, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 27, "verse": 45, "text": "From noon until three in the afternoon [15] darkness came over the whole land. [16] \u24d3", "comment": "[15] Lit From the sixth hour to the ninth hour
[16] Or whole earth
\u24d3 Mk 15:33-41; Lk 23:44-49; Jn 19:28-30"}, {"pk": 4051987, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 27, "verse": 46, "text": "About three in the afternoon Jesus cried out with a loud voice, \u201cEl\u00ed, El\u00ed, lem\u00e1 [17] sabachth\u00e1ni?\u201d that is, \u201cMy God, my God, why have you abandoned me?\u201d [18] \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 22:1; Heb 5:7
[17] Some mss read lama; other mss read lima
[18] Ps 22:1"}, {"pk": 4051988, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 27, "verse": 47, "text": "When some of those standing there heard this, they said, \u201cHe\u2019s calling for Elijah.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4051989, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 27, "verse": 48, "text": "Immediately one of them ran and got a sponge, filled it with sour wine, put it on a stick, and offered him a drink. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 69:21; Mk 15:36; Lk 23:36; Jn 19:29"}, {"pk": 4051990, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 27, "verse": 49, "text": "But the rest said, \u201cLet\u2019s see if Elijah comes to save him.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4051991, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 27, "verse": 50, "text": "But Jesus cried out again with a loud voice and gave up his spirit. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Mk 15:37; Lk 23:46; Jn 10:18; 19:30"}, {"pk": 4051992, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 27, "verse": 51, "text": "Suddenly, the curtain of the sanctuary \u24d7 was torn in two from top to bottom, the earth quaked, and the rocks were split.", "comment": "\u24d7 Ex 26:31-33; 2Ch 3:14; Heb 9:3"}, {"pk": 4051993, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 27, "verse": 52, "text": "The tombs were also opened \u24d8 and many bodies of the saints who had fallen asleep were raised.", "comment": "\u24d8 Ezk 37:12"}, {"pk": 4051994, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 27, "verse": 53, "text": "And they came out of the tombs after his resurrection, entered the holy city, and appeared to many."}, {"pk": 4051995, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 27, "verse": 54, "text": "When the centurion and those with him, who were keeping watch over Jesus, saw the earthquake and the things that had happened, they were terrified and said, \u201cTruly this man was the Son of God!\u201d \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Jn 5:19; Heb 1:2"}, {"pk": 4051996, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 27, "verse": 55, "text": "Many women who had followed Jesus from Galilee and looked after him were there, watching from a distance. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Ps 38:11; Lk 8:2-3; Jn 19:25"}, {"pk": 4051997, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 27, "verse": 56, "text": "Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Joseph, and the mother of Zebedee\u2019s sons. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Mt 20:20; Mk 15:40; Jn 19:25"}, {"pk": 4051998, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 27, "verse": 57, "text": "When it was evening, \u24dc a rich man from Arimathea named Joseph came, who himself had also become a disciple \u24dd of Jesus.", "comment": "\u24dd Mt 10:42; 28:19; Lk 14:26; Jn 8:31; 13:35; 15:8; Ac 6:1
\u24dc Mk 15:42-47; Lk 23:50-56; Jn 19:38-42"}, {"pk": 4051999, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 27, "verse": 58, "text": "He approached Pilate and asked for Jesus\u2019s body. Then Pilate ordered that it [19] be released.", "comment": "[19] Other mss read that the body"}, {"pk": 4052000, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 27, "verse": 59, "text": "So Joseph took the body, wrapped it in clean, fine linen,"}, {"pk": 4052001, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 27, "verse": 60, "text": "and placed it in his new tomb, which he had cut into the rock. He left after rolling a great stone against the entrance of the tomb. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Is 53:9; Mt 27:66; 28:2; Mk 16:4"}, {"pk": 4052002, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 27, "verse": 61, "text": "Mary Magdalene and the other Mary were seated there, facing the tomb."}, {"pk": 4052003, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 27, "verse": 62, "text": "The next day, which followed the preparation day, the chief priests and the Pharisees gathered before Pilate \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Mk 15:42; Lk 23:54; Jn 19:14,31,42"}, {"pk": 4052004, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 27, "verse": 63, "text": "and said, \u201cSir, we remember that while this deceiver was still alive he said, \u2018After three days I will rise again.\u2019 \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Mt 16:21; 17:22-23; 20:19; Mk 8:31; 10:34; Lk 9:22; 18:33"}, {"pk": 4052005, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 27, "verse": 64, "text": "So give orders that the tomb be made secure until the third day. Otherwise, his disciples \u24d3 may come, steal him, and tell the people, \u2018He has been raised from the dead,\u2019 and the last deception will be worse than the first.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d3 Mt 10:1; 26:56; Mk 3:7; 16:20; Lk 6:13; Jn 12:16"}, {"pk": 4052006, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 27, "verse": 65, "text": "\u201cYou have [20] a guard of soldiers,\u201d Pilate told them. \u201cGo and make it as secure as you know how.\u201d", "comment": "[20] Or \u201cTake"}, {"pk": 4052007, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 27, "verse": 66, "text": "They went and secured the tomb by setting a seal on the stone and placing the guard. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Dn 6:17; Mt 28:2,11"}, {"pk": 4052008, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 28, "verse": 1, "text": "After the Sabbath, \u24d5 as the first day of the week was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to view the tomb.", "comment": "\u24d5 Mk 16:1-8; Lk 24:1-10; Jn 20:1-8"}, {"pk": 4052009, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 28, "verse": 2, "text": "There was a violent earthquake, because an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and approached the tomb. He rolled back the stone and was sitting on it. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Lk 24:4; Jn 20:12"}, {"pk": 4052010, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 28, "verse": 3, "text": "His appearance was like lightning, and his clothing was as white as snow. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Dn 7:9; 10:6; Mk 9:3; Jn 20:12; Ac 1:10"}, {"pk": 4052011, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 28, "verse": 4, "text": "The guards were so shaken by fear of him that they became like dead men."}, {"pk": 4052012, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 28, "verse": 5, "text": "The angel told the women, \u201cDon\u2019t be afraid, because I know you are looking for Jesus who was crucified. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Mt 14:27; 28:10; Rv 1:17"}, {"pk": 4052013, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 28, "verse": 6, "text": "He is not here. For he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Mt 12:40; 16:21; 27:63"}, {"pk": 4052014, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 28, "verse": 7, "text": "Then go quickly and tell his disciples, \u24da \u2018He has risen from the dead and indeed he is going ahead of you to Galilee; you will see him there.\u2019 Listen, I have told you.\u201d \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Mt 26:32; Mk 16:7
\u24da Mt 10:1; 26:56; Mk 3:7; 16:20; Lk 6:13; Jn 12:16"}, {"pk": 4052015, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 28, "verse": 8, "text": "So, departing quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, they ran to tell his disciples the news."}, {"pk": 4052016, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 28, "verse": 9, "text": "Just then [1] Jesus met them and said, \u201cGreetings!\u201d They came up, took hold of his feet, and worshiped him. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Mk 16:9; Jn 20:14
[1] Other mss add as they were on their way to tell the news to his disciples"}, {"pk": 4052017, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 28, "verse": 10, "text": "Then Jesus told them, \u201cDo not be afraid. Go and tell my brothers to leave for Galilee, and they will see me there.\u201d \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Jn 20:17; Rm 8:29; Heb 2:11-12,17"}, {"pk": 4052018, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 28, "verse": 11, "text": "As they were on their way, some of the guards came into the city and reported to the chief priests everything that had happened."}, {"pk": 4052019, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 28, "verse": 12, "text": "After the priests [2] had assembled with the elders and agreed on a plan, they gave the soldiers a large sum of money", "comment": "[2] Lit After they"}, {"pk": 4052020, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 28, "verse": 13, "text": "and told them, \u201cSay this, \u2018His disciples came during the night and stole him while we were sleeping.\u2019"}, {"pk": 4052021, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 28, "verse": 14, "text": "If this reaches the governor\u2019s ears, we will deal with [3] him and keep you out of trouble.\u201d \u24d0", "comment": "[3] Lit will persuade
\u24d0 Mt 27:2; Ac 12:20"}, {"pk": 4052022, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 28, "verse": 15, "text": "They took the money and did as they were instructed, and this story has been spread among Jewish people to this day. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Mt 9:31; 27:8; Mk 1:45"}, {"pk": 4052023, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 28, "verse": 16, "text": "The eleven disciples traveled to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had directed them. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Mt 26:32; 28:7"}, {"pk": 4052024, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 28, "verse": 17, "text": "When they saw him, they worshiped, [4] but some doubted.", "comment": "[4] Other mss add him"}, {"pk": 4052025, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 28, "verse": 18, "text": "Jesus came near and said to them, \u201cAll authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Dn 7:13-14; Jn 17:2; Rm 14:9; Eph 1:20-22; Php 2:9-10; Col 2:10; 1Pt 3:22"}, {"pk": 4052026, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 28, "verse": 19, "text": "Go, therefore, and make disciples \u24d4 of [5]all nations, \u24d5 baptizing \u24d6 them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,", "comment": "[5] Or and disciple
\u24d6 Ac 2:38; 8:16
\u24d4 Mt 10:42; 28:19; Lk 14:26; Jn 8:31; 13:35; 15:8; Ac 6:1
\u24d5 Mk 16:15; Lk 24:47"}, {"pk": 4052027, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 40, "chapter": 28, "verse": 20, "text": "teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you. And remember, [6]I am with you always, [7] to the end of the age.\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "[6] Lit see
[7] Lit all the days
\u24d7 Mt 13:39; 18:20; Ac 1:2; 2:42; 18:10"}, {"pk": 4052028, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 1, "verse": 1, "text": "The beginning \u24d8 of the gospel \u24d9 of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. [1] \u24da", "comment": "[1] Some mss omit the Son of God
\u24da Jn 5:19; Heb 1:2
\u24d8 Jn 1:1; Php 4:15
\u24d9 Mt 3:1-12; Lk 3:1-18"}, {"pk": 4052029, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 1, "verse": 2, "text": "As it is written in Isaiah \u24db the prophet: [2] \u24dc See, I am sending my messenger \u24dd ahead of you;
he will prepare your way. [3] [4] \u24d0
", "comment": "[4] Mal 3:1
\u24db Mt 3:3; 4:14; 12:17
[2] Other mss read in the prophets
\u24dc Lk 16:29
\u24dd Mt 13:49
[3] Other mss add before you
\u24d0 Mal 3:1"}, {"pk": 4052030, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 1, "verse": 3, "text": " A voice of one crying out in the wilderness: \u24d1
Prepare the way for the Lord; \u24d2
make his paths straight! [5] \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d2 Lk 10:1; 17:5
[5] Is 40:3
\u24d3 Is 40:3
\u24d1 Jn 1:23"}, {"pk": 4052031, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 1, "verse": 4, "text": "John came baptizing [6] \u24d4 in the wilderness \u24d5 and proclaiming a baptism of repentance \u24d6 for the forgiveness \u24d7 of sins. \u24d8", "comment": "[6] Or John the Baptist came
\u24d4 Lk 7:29; Ac 22:16
\u24d5 Rv 12:6
\u24d6 Lk 3:3; Ac 13:24; 19:4; 26:20
\u24d7 Mt 9:2; Lk 24:47
\u24d8 Jn 15:22; Ac 26:18"}, {"pk": 4052032, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 1, "verse": 5, "text": "The whole Judean countryside and all the people of Jerusalem \u24d9 were going out to him, and they were baptized by him in the Jordan \u24da River, confessing \u24db their sins. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Jn 15:22; Rm 6:23; 1Pt 4:1
\u24d9 Mt 23:37; Jn 11:36
\u24da Gn 13:10; Ps 114:3; Lk 3:3
\u24db Ac 19:18"}, {"pk": 4052033, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 1, "verse": 6, "text": "John wore a camel-hair garment with a leather belt around his waist and ate locusts \u24dd and wild honey. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd Rv 9:3,7
\u24d0 Rv 10:9-10"}, {"pk": 4052034, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 1, "verse": 7, "text": "He proclaimed, \u201cOne who is more powerful \u24d1 than I am is coming after me. \u24d2 I am not worthy \u24d3 to stoop down and untie the strap of his sandals. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d1 Rv 18:8
\u24d2 Jn 1:15
\u24d3 Mt 3:11
\u24d4 Lk 3:16; Ac 13:23-25"}, {"pk": 4052035, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 1, "verse": 8, "text": "I baptize you with [7] water, \u24d5 but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.\u201d \u24d6", "comment": "[7] Or in
\u24d5 Jn 1:26,31,33; Ac 1:5; 8:36; 11:16
\u24d6 Jn 1:33"}, {"pk": 4052036, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 1, "verse": 9, "text": "In \u24d7 those days Jesus came from Nazareth \u24d8 in Galilee \u24d9 and was baptized in the Jordan by John.", "comment": "\u24d7 Mt 3:13-17; Lk 3:21-23
\u24d9 Mt 17:22
\u24d8 Mt 2:23; 4:13; 21:11; Lk 1:26; 2:4,39,51; 4:16; Jn 1:45-46"}, {"pk": 4052037, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 1, "verse": 10, "text": "As soon as he came up out of the water, he saw the heavens \u24da being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove.", "comment": "\u24da Mt 24:35; Lk 12:33; Ac 17:24; Eph 6:9; Rv 21:10"}, {"pk": 4052038, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 1, "verse": 11, "text": "And a voice \u24db came from heaven: \u24dc \u201cYou are my beloved \u24dd Son; \u24d0 with you I am well-pleased.\u201d \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Is 42:1
\u24db Jn 5:37
\u24dc Rv 14:13
\u24dd Lk 20:13; Eph 1:6; Phm 1
\u24d0 Ps 2:7"}, {"pk": 4052039, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 1, "verse": 12, "text": "Immediately \u24d2 the Spirit \u24d3 drove \u24d4 him into the wilderness. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d3 Jn 1:33
\u24d2 Mt 4:1-11; Lk 4:1-13
\u24d5 Mt 3:1; Rv 12:6
\u24d4 3Jn 10"}, {"pk": 4052040, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 1, "verse": 13, "text": "He was in the wilderness forty days, being tempted \u24d6 by Satan. \u24d7 He was with the wild animals, \u24d8 and the angels \u24d9 were serving him.", "comment": "\u24d8 Rv 6:8
\u24d6 Jms 1:13
\u24d7 Mt 4:1,10; Ac 13:10
\u24d9 Mt 13:49; Ac 5:19; Rv 14:6"}, {"pk": 4052041, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 1, "verse": 14, "text": "After \u24da John was arrested, \u24db Jesus went to Galilee, \u24dc proclaiming \u24dd the good news [8] [9] \u24d0 of God: \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d0 Mk 1:1
\u24da Mt 4:17; Jn 4:45
\u24db Mt 3:12; Lk 3:20; 9:7-9; Jn 3:24
\u24dc Mt 17:22
\u24dd Mk 13:10
[8] Other mss add of the kingdom
[9] Or gospel
\u24d1 Rm 15:16; 1Th 2:2,8-9"}, {"pk": 4052042, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 1, "verse": 15, "text": "\u201cThe time \u24d2 is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God \u24d3 has come \u24d4 near. \u24d5 Repent \u24d6 and believe \u24d7 the good news!\u201d", "comment": "\u24d6 Ac 3:19; 26:20
\u24d2 Ps 37:39; Lk 20:10; Jn 7:8
\u24d3 Mt 3:2; 6:33; 12:28; 19:24; 21:31,43; Mk 4:11; 9:1; 10:14; 12:34; 14:25; 15:43
\u24d4 Mk 9:1
\u24d5 Rm 13:11; 1Pt 4:7
\u24d7 Mk 11:24; Jn 3:16; Ac 10:43; Rm 10:9; 1Pt 1:8-10"}, {"pk": 4052043, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 1, "verse": 16, "text": "As \u24d8 he passed alongside the Sea of Galilee, \u24d9 he saw Simon \u24da and Andrew, \u24db Simon\u2019s brother, casting a net into the sea \u24dc \u2009\u2014\u2009for they were fishermen.", "comment": "\u24db Jn 6:8
\u24d8 Mt 4:18-22; Lk 5:1-11
\u24d9 Mt 4:18; 15:29; Jn 6:1
\u24da Mt 16:17
\u24dc Mk 7:31"}, {"pk": 4052044, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 1, "verse": 17, "text": "\u201cFollow me,\u201d \u24dd Jesus told them, \u201cand I will make you fish for [10] \u24d0people.\u201d \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Mt 4:19
\u24dd Mt 4:19
[10] Or you to become fishers of
\u24d0 Mt 4:18-19; Lk 5:2"}, {"pk": 4052045, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 1, "verse": 18, "text": "Immediately they left their nets and followed \u24d2 him. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d2 Lk 5:11; Jn 8:12
\u24d3 Lk 18:28"}, {"pk": 4052046, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 1, "verse": 19, "text": "Going on a little farther, he saw James \u24d4 the son of Zebedee \u24d5 and his brother John \u24d6 in a boat putting their nets in order.", "comment": "\u24d4 Ac 12:2
\u24d5 Jn 21:2
\u24d6 Jn 21:7"}, {"pk": 4052047, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 1, "verse": 20, "text": "Immediately he called them, and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired men and followed him. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Lk 18:28"}, {"pk": 4052048, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 1, "verse": 21, "text": "They \u24d8 went into Capernaum, \u24d9 and right away he entered the synagogue \u24da on the Sabbath \u24db and began to teach. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24db Mk 2:23; Lk 13:10
\u24d8 Lk 4:31-35
\u24d9 Lk 10:15
\u24da Mk 3:1; Jms 2:2
\u24dc Mt 28:20; Ac 4:2; 2Tm 4:11"}, {"pk": 4052049, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 1, "verse": 22, "text": "They were astonished \u24dd at his teaching \u24d0 because he was teaching them as one who had authority, and not like the scribes.", "comment": "\u24dd Mk 6:2
\u24d0 Mt 7:28; 22:33; Mk 11:18; Lk 4:32; Ac 2:42; 17:19"}, {"pk": 4052050, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 1, "verse": 23, "text": "Just then a man with an unclean \u24d1 spirit \u24d2 was in their synagogue. \u24d3 He cried out,\u2009", "comment": "\u24d2 Lk 11:24
\u24d1 2Co 6:17
\u24d3 Jms 2:2"}, {"pk": 4052051, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 1, "verse": 24, "text": "\u201cWhat do you have to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? \u24d4 Have you come to destroy \u24d5 us? I know who you are\u2009\u2014\u2009the Holy \u24d6 One of God!\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 1Co 7:14
\u24d4 Mk 14:67
\u24d5 Jn 6:27
\u24d7 Lk 4:34; Jn 6:69; Eph 4:30"}, {"pk": 4052052, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 1, "verse": 25, "text": "Jesus rebuked \u24d8 him saying, \u201cBe silent, \u24d9 and come out of him!\u201d", "comment": "\u24d9 Mt 22:12
\u24d8 2Tm 4:2"}, {"pk": 4052053, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 1, "verse": 26, "text": "And the unclean spirit threw him into convulsions, \u24da shouted with a loud voice, and came out of him.", "comment": "\u24da Mk 9:26; Lk 9:39"}, {"pk": 4052054, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 1, "verse": 27, "text": "They were all amazed, \u24db and so they began to ask \u24dc each other: \u201cWhat is this? A new teaching \u24dd with authority! [11] \u24d0 He commands even the unclean \u24d1 spirits, \u24d2 and they obey him.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d2 Lk 11:24
\u24db Mk 10:24,32
\u24dc Mk 8:11
\u24dd Mk 11:18; Ac 2:42
[11] Other mss read \u201cWhat is this? What is this new teaching? For with authority
\u24d0 Jd 25
\u24d1 2Co 6:17"}, {"pk": 4052055, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 1, "verse": 28, "text": "At once the news about him spread throughout the entire vicinity of Galilee. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Mt 17:22"}, {"pk": 4052056, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 1, "verse": 29, "text": "As \u24d4 soon as they left the synagogue, \u24d5 they went into Simon \u24d6 and Andrew\u2019s \u24d7 house \u24d8 with James \u24d9 and John. \u24da", "comment": "\u24d7 Jn 6:8
\u24d4 Mt 8:14-15; Lk 4:38-39
\u24d5 Jms 2:2
\u24d6 Mt 16:17
\u24d8 Mk 9:33
\u24d9 Ac 12:2
\u24da Jn 21:7"}, {"pk": 4052057, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 1, "verse": 30, "text": "Simon\u2019s mother-in-law was lying in bed with a fever, and they told him about her at once."}, {"pk": 4052058, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 1, "verse": 31, "text": "So he went to her, took her by the hand, and raised her up. \u24db The fever \u24dc left her, [12] and she began to serve \u24dd them. \u24d0", "comment": "[12] Other mss add at once
\u24db Mk 5:41
\u24dc Lk 4:38
\u24dd Phm 13
\u24d0 Rm 12:13"}, {"pk": 4052059, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 1, "verse": 32, "text": "When \u24d1 evening came, after the sun had set, they brought to him all those who were sick \u24d2 and demon-possessed. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d1 Mt 8:16-17; Lk 4:40-41
\u24d2 Lk 5:31
\u24d3 Mt 9:32"}, {"pk": 4052060, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 1, "verse": 33, "text": "The whole town was assembled at the door,"}, {"pk": 4052061, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 1, "verse": 34, "text": "and he healed \u24d4 many who were sick with various diseases \u24d5 and drove out \u24d6 many demons. \u24d7 And he would not permit the demons to speak, because they knew him. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d4 Ac 8:7
\u24d5 Ac 19:12
\u24d6 3Jn 10
\u24d7 Rv 9:20; 18:2
\u24d8 Mk 3:11-12; 5:7"}, {"pk": 4052062, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 1, "verse": 35, "text": "Very \u24d9 early in the morning, while it was still dark, he got up, went out, and made his way to a deserted place; \u24da and there he was praying. \u24db", "comment": "\u24d9 Mt 4:23-25; Lk 4:42-44
\u24da Mt 14:13; Mk 6:31-32; Lk 4:42; 9:12; Rv 12:6
\u24db Mt 5:44; Ac 12:12"}, {"pk": 4052063, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 1, "verse": 36, "text": "Simon \u24dc and his companions searched for him,", "comment": "\u24dc Mt 16:17"}, {"pk": 4052064, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 1, "verse": 37, "text": "and when they found him they said, \u201cEveryone is looking for you.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4052065, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 1, "verse": 38, "text": "And he said to them, \u201cLet\u2019s go on to the neighboring villages so that I may preach \u24dd there too. This is why I have come.\u201d", "comment": "\u24dd Mk 1:4"}, {"pk": 4052066, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 1, "verse": 39, "text": "He went into all of Galilee, \u24d0 preaching in their synagogues \u24d1 and driving out demons.", "comment": "\u24d0 Mt 17:22
\u24d1 Mk 3:1"}, {"pk": 4052067, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 1, "verse": 40, "text": "Then \u24d2 a man with leprosy [13] \u24d3 came to him and, on his knees, [14] \u24d4 begged him: \u201cIf you are willing, you can make me clean.\u201d \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d2 Mt 8:2-4; Lk 5:12-14
[13] Gk lepros; a term for various skin diseases, also in v. 42; see Lv 13\u201314
\u24d3 Mt 11:5
[14] Other mss omit on his knees
\u24d4 Mt 17:14
\u24d5 1Jn 1:7"}, {"pk": 4052068, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 1, "verse": 41, "text": "Moved with compassion, [15] \u24d6 Jesus reached out his hand and touched \u24d7 him. \u201cI am willing,\u201d he told him. \u201cBe made clean.\u201d", "comment": "[15] Other mss Moved with indignation
\u24d6 Lk 15:20
\u24d7 Jn 20:17"}, {"pk": 4052069, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 1, "verse": 42, "text": "Immediately the leprosy \u24d8 left him, and he was made clean.", "comment": "\u24d8 Lk 5:12"}, {"pk": 4052070, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 1, "verse": 43, "text": "Then he sternly warned \u24d9 him and sent him away \u24da at once,", "comment": "\u24d9 Mt 9:30; Mk 14:5; Jn 11:33,38
\u24da 3Jn 10"}, {"pk": 4052071, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 1, "verse": 44, "text": "telling him, \u201cSee that you say nothing to anyone; \u24db but go and show \u24dc yourself to the priest, \u24dd and offer \u24d0 what Moses commanded for your cleansing, \u24d1 as a testimony \u24d2 to them.\u201d [16]", "comment": "\u24db Mk 5:43; 7:36; 8:26,30; 9:9; 16:8; Lk 5:14
\u24dc Rv 1:1
\u24dd Ac 4:1
\u24d0 Heb 5:1; 8:3
\u24d1 Lv 13:1\u201414:57; Heb 1:3
\u24d2 Mk 6:11; 1Tm 2:6
[16] Or against them"}, {"pk": 4052072, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 1, "verse": 45, "text": "Yet he went out and began to proclaim \u24d3 it widely and to spread the news, \u24d4 with the result that Jesus could no longer enter a town openly. But he was out in deserted places, and they came to him from everywhere.", "comment": "\u24d3 Mk 1:4; Jn 18:32
\u24d4 Mk 4:14"}, {"pk": 4052073, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 2, "verse": 1, "text": "When \u24d5 he entered Capernaum \u24d6 again after some days, it was reported that he was at home.", "comment": "\u24d5 Mt 9:1-8; Lk 5:17-26
\u24d6 Lk 10:15"}, {"pk": 4052074, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 2, "verse": 2, "text": "So many people gathered together that there was no more room, not even in the doorway, and he was speaking the word \u24d7 to them.", "comment": "\u24d7 Mk 4:14; Jn 18:32"}, {"pk": 4052075, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 2, "verse": 3, "text": "They came to him bringing a paralytic, \u24d8 carried by four of them.", "comment": "\u24d8 Mt 4:24; 8:6; 9:2,6; Mk 2:3-10"}, {"pk": 4052076, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 2, "verse": 4, "text": "Since they were not able to bring him to [1] Jesus because of the crowd, they removed the roof above him, and after digging through it, they lowered the mat on which the paralytic was lying.", "comment": "[1] Other mss read able to get near"}, {"pk": 4052077, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 2, "verse": 5, "text": "Seeing their faith, \u24d9 Jesus told the paralytic, \u201cSon, your sins \u24da are forgiven.\u201d \u24db", "comment": "\u24d9 Mt 8:10; Ac 3:16; Rm 1:8; 1Co 2:5; Gl 2:16; 1Tm 1:2; Heb 4:2
\u24da Jn 15:22
\u24db Mt 9:2,5; Lk 5:20,23; 7:48"}, {"pk": 4052078, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 2, "verse": 6, "text": "But some of the scribes \u24dc were sitting there, questioning \u24dd in their hearts:", "comment": "\u24dc Mt 2:4
\u24dd Mk 9:33"}, {"pk": 4052079, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 2, "verse": 7, "text": "\u201cWhy does he speak like this? He\u2019s blaspheming! \u24d0 Who can forgive \u24d1 sins \u24d2 but God alone?\u201d \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d0 Ex 22:28; Mk 3:29; Rv 13:6
\u24d1 Ps 25:11; Mt 9:2
\u24d2 Jn 15:22
\u24d3 Ex 34:6-7; Is 43:25; 44:2"}, {"pk": 4052080, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 2, "verse": 8, "text": "Right away \u24d4 Jesus perceived in his spirit \u24d5 that they were thinking like this within themselves and said to them, \u201cWhy are you thinking these things in your hearts?", "comment": "\u24d5 Lk 5:22; 16:15; Jn 2:25
\u24d4 Mk 10:52"}, {"pk": 4052081, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 2, "verse": 9, "text": "Which is easier: \u24d6 to say to the paralytic, \u24d7 \u2018Your sins are forgiven,\u2019 or to say, \u2018Get up, take your mat, and walk\u2019? \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d7 Mk 2:3
\u24d8 Mt 11:5
\u24d6 Lk 16:17; 18:25"}, {"pk": 4052082, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 2, "verse": 10, "text": "But so that you may know that the Son of Man \u24d9 has authority \u24da on earth to forgive sins\u201d \u24db \u2009\u2014\u2009he told the paralytic\u2009\u2014", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 8:4; Lk 5:24; Ac 7:56
\u24da Mt 28:18; Mk 1:22
\u24db Jn 15:22"}, {"pk": 4052083, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 2, "verse": 11, "text": "\u201cI tell you: get up, \u24dc take your mat, and go home.\u201d", "comment": "\u24dc Mk 5:41"}, {"pk": 4052084, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 2, "verse": 12, "text": "Immediately he got up, took the mat, and went out in front of everyone. As a result, they were all astounded \u24dd and gave glory \u24d0 to God, \u24d1 saying, \u201cWe have never seen anything like this!\u201d \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d0 Jn 11:4; 17:1; 1Pt 2:12
\u24d2 Mt 9:33
\u24d1 Lk 2:14
\u24dd Ac 10:45"}, {"pk": 4052085, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 2, "verse": 13, "text": "Jesus \u24d3 went out again beside the sea. The whole crowd was coming to him, and he was teaching \u24d4 them.", "comment": "\u24d4 Mt 28:20; Ac 4:2; 2Tm 4:11
\u24d3 Mt 9:9-13; Lk 5:27-32"}, {"pk": 4052086, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 2, "verse": 14, "text": "Then, passing by, he saw Levi \u24d5 the son of Alphaeus sitting at the toll booth, \u24d6 and he said to him, \u201cFollow me,\u201d \u24d7 and he got up and followed \u24d8 him.", "comment": "\u24d8 Lk 5:11; Jn 8:12
\u24d5 Lk 5:27,29
\u24d6 Lk 5:27
\u24d7 Lk 5:27"}, {"pk": 4052087, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 2, "verse": 15, "text": "While he was reclining at the table in Levi\u2019s house, many tax collectors \u24d9 and sinners \u24da were eating [2] with Jesus and his disciples, for there were many who were following him.", "comment": "\u24da Mt 9:10; 1Tm 1:15
\u24d9 Lk 3:12; 18:13
[2] Lit reclining together"}, {"pk": 4052088, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 2, "verse": 16, "text": "When the scribes \u24db who were Pharisees [3] \u24dc saw that he was eating \u24dd with sinners \u24d0 and tax collectors, \u24d1 they asked his disciples, \u201cWhy does he eat [4] with tax collectors and sinners?\u201d", "comment": "\u24d1 Lk 3:12
\u24db Mt 2:4
[3] Other mss read scribes and Pharisees
\u24dc Mk 7:3
\u24dd Mt 11:18
\u24d0 1Tm 1:15
[4] Other mss add and drink"}, {"pk": 4052089, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 2, "verse": 17, "text": "When Jesus heard this, he told them, \u201cIt is not those who are well who need \u24d2 a doctor, \u24d3 but those who are sick. \u24d4 I didn\u2019t come to call the righteous, \u24d5 but sinners.\u201d \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d5 Mt 13:17; Rm 1:17
\u24d2 Mt 6:8
\u24d3 Col 4:14
\u24d4 Lk 5:31
\u24d6 Lk 5:32"}, {"pk": 4052090, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 2, "verse": 18, "text": "Now \u24d7 John\u2019s \u24d8 disciples \u24d9 and the Pharisees [5] \u24da were fasting. \u24db People came and asked him, \u201cWhy do John\u2019s disciples and the Pharisees\u2019 disciples fast, but your disciples do not fast?\u201d", "comment": "[5] Other mss read The disciples of John and of the Pharisees
\u24d7 Mt 9:14-17; Lk 5:33-39
\u24d8 Mk 1:4
\u24d9 Jn 3:25
\u24da Mk 7:3
\u24db Lk 18:12; Ac 13:2"}, {"pk": 4052091, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 2, "verse": 19, "text": "Jesus said to them, \u201cThe wedding guests cannot fast while the groom \u24dc is with them, can they? As long as they have the groom with them, they cannot fast.", "comment": "\u24dc Jn 2:9"}, {"pk": 4052092, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 2, "verse": 20, "text": "But the time [6]will come \u24ddwhen the groom will be taken away from them, \u24d0and then they will fast \u24d1on that day.", "comment": "[6] Or the days
\u24dd Mk 13:24
\u24d0 Lk 17:22; Jn 16:16-20
\u24d1 Lk 18:12"}, {"pk": 4052093, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 2, "verse": 21, "text": "No one sews a patch of unshrunk cloth on an old garment. Otherwise, the new patch pulls away from the old cloth, \u24d2 and a worse tear is made.", "comment": "\u24d2 Lk 19:36"}, {"pk": 4052094, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 2, "verse": 22, "text": "And no one puts new wine \u24d3 into old wineskins. Otherwise, the wine will burst \u24d4 the skins, and the wine is lost as well as the skins. No, new wine is put into fresh wineskins.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d3 Lk 5:37
\u24d4 Jn 6:27"}, {"pk": 4052095, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 2, "verse": 23, "text": "On \u24d5 the Sabbath he was going through the grainfields, and his disciples \u24d6 began to make their way, picking some heads of grain.", "comment": "\u24d5 Mt 12:1-8; Lk 6:1-5
\u24d6 Mk 10:10"}, {"pk": 4052096, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 2, "verse": 24, "text": "The Pharisees \u24d7 said to him, \u201cLook, why are they doing what is not lawful \u24d8 on the Sabbath?\u201d", "comment": "\u24d7 Mk 7:3
\u24d8 Lk 6:2"}, {"pk": 4052097, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 2, "verse": 25, "text": "He said to them, \u201cHave you never read what David \u24d9 and those who were with him did when he was in need \u24da and hungry \u24db \u2009\u2014\u2009 ", "comment": "\u24da Ac 2:45
\u24d9 Lk 1:27
\u24db Rv 7:16"}, {"pk": 4052098, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 2, "verse": 26, "text": "how he entered the house of God in the time of Abiathar \u24dc the high priest \u24dd and ate the bread of the Presence \u24d0 \u2009\u2014\u2009which is not lawful for anyone to eat except the priests \u24d1 \u2009\u2014\u2009and also gave some to his companions?\u201d", "comment": "\u24d1 Ac 4:1
\u24dc 1Sm 21:1-6
\u24dd Lv 16:32
\u24d0 Ex 25:30"}, {"pk": 4052099, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 2, "verse": 27, "text": "Then he told them, \u201cThe Sabbath was made for [7]man and not man for the Sabbath. \u24d2", "comment": "[7] Or because of
\u24d2 Col 2:16"}, {"pk": 4052100, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 2, "verse": 28, "text": "So then, the Son of Man \u24d3 is Lord \u24d4 even of the Sabbath.\u201d \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d3 Mk 2:10
\u24d4 Rm 7:25; 1Co 8:6; Col 3:22
\u24d5 Lk 6:5"}, {"pk": 4052101, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 3, "verse": 1, "text": "Jesus \u24d6 entered the synagogue \u24d7 again, and a man was there who had a shriveled \u24d8 hand.", "comment": "\u24d6 Mt 12:9-14; Lk 6:6-11
\u24d7 Mk 1:21,39; Jms 2:2
\u24d8 Mk 4:6; 5:29; 9:18; 11:20-21"}, {"pk": 4052102, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 3, "verse": 2, "text": "In order to accuse \u24d9 him, they were watching him closely \u24da to see whether he would heal \u24db him on the Sabbath. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24d9 Rv 12:10
\u24da Lk 6:7; 14:1; 20:20
\u24db Ac 8:7
\u24dc Mk 2:23; Lk 13:10; 14:3"}, {"pk": 4052103, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 3, "verse": 3, "text": "He told the man with the shriveled hand, \u201cStand before us.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4052104, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 3, "verse": 4, "text": "Then he said to them, \u201cIs it lawful \u24dd to do good \u24d0 on the Sabbath or to do evil, \u24d1 to save life \u24d2 or to kill?\u201d \u24d3 But they were silent. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24dd Jn 18:31
\u24d0 Ps 34:14; Lk 18:18
\u24d1 Ps 34:12-16; 1Pt 3:17
\u24d2 Php 2:12; Jms 5:20
\u24d3 Lk 20:15
\u24d4 Lk 1:20; 19:40"}, {"pk": 4052105, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 3, "verse": 5, "text": "After looking around at them with anger, \u24d5 he was grieved at the hardness \u24d6 of their hearts and told the man, \u201cStretch out your hand.\u201d So he stretched it out, and his hand was restored. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 Ex 7:13; Rm 11:25
\u24d5 Jms 1:19
\u24d7 Mk 8:25"}, {"pk": 4052106, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 3, "verse": 6, "text": "Immediately the Pharisees \u24d8 went out and started plotting \u24d9 with the Herodians \u24da against him, how they might kill \u24db him.", "comment": "\u24da Mt 22:16; Mk 12:13
\u24db Mk 11:18; Jn 5:18; 6:27
\u24d9 Mt 12:14; Mk 15:1
\u24d8 Mk 7:3"}, {"pk": 4052107, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 3, "verse": 7, "text": "Jesus \u24dc departed with his disciples to the sea, and a large crowd followed from Galilee, \u24dd and a large crowd followed from Judea, \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dc Mt 4:24-25; 12:15-16; Lk 6:17-19
\u24d0 Lk 1:5
\u24dd Mt 17:22"}, {"pk": 4052108, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 3, "verse": 8, "text": "Jerusalem, \u24d1 Idumea, beyond the Jordan, \u24d2 and around Tyre \u24d3 and Sidon. \u24d4 The large crowd came to him because they heard about everything he was doing.", "comment": "\u24d3 Ac 21:7
\u24d4 Gn 49:13
\u24d1 Mt 23:37
\u24d2 Lk 3:3"}, {"pk": 4052109, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 3, "verse": 9, "text": "Then he told his disciples to have a small boat \u24d5 ready for him, so that the crowd wouldn\u2019t crush him.", "comment": "\u24d5 Jn 21:8"}, {"pk": 4052110, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 3, "verse": 10, "text": "Since he had healed \u24d6 many, all who had diseases were pressing toward him to touch \u24d7 him.", "comment": "\u24d7 Jn 20:17
\u24d6 Ac 8:7"}, {"pk": 4052111, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 3, "verse": 11, "text": "Whenever the unclean \u24d8 spirits \u24d9 saw him, they fell down \u24da before him and cried out, \u201cYou are the Son of God!\u201d \u24db", "comment": "\u24d8 2Co 6:17
\u24da Lk 8:47
\u24d9 Lk 11:24
\u24db Lk 4:34,41"}, {"pk": 4052112, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 3, "verse": 12, "text": "And he would strongly warn \u24dc them not to make him known. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dc 2Tm 4:2
\u24dd Mk 1:34"}, {"pk": 4052113, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 3, "verse": 13, "text": "Jesus \u24d0 went up the mountain \u24d1 and summoned those he wanted, and they came to him.", "comment": "\u24d1 Mt 4:8
\u24d0 Mt 10:2-4; Lk 6:12-16"}, {"pk": 4052114, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 3, "verse": 14, "text": "He appointed twelve, whom he also named apostles, [1] \u24d2 to be with him, to send them out to preach, \u24d3", "comment": "[1] Other mss omit he also named them apostles
\u24d2 Ac 1:2; Jd 17
\u24d3 Mk 1:4"}, {"pk": 4052115, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 3, "verse": 15, "text": "and to have authority to [2] drive out demons.", "comment": "[2] Other mss add heal diseases, and to"}, {"pk": 4052116, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 3, "verse": 16, "text": "He appointed the Twelve: [3] \u24d4 To Simon, \u24d5 he gave the name Peter; \u24d6", "comment": "[3] Other mss omit He appointed the Twelve
\u24d4 Mk 11:11; Jn 1:35-51
\u24d5 Mt 16:17
\u24d6 Ac 10:32"}, {"pk": 4052117, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 3, "verse": 17, "text": "and to James \u24d7 the son of Zebedee, \u24d8 and to his brother John, \u24d9 he gave the name \u201cBoanerges\u201d (that is, \u201cSons of Thunder\u201d \u24da);", "comment": "\u24d7 Ac 12:2
\u24d8 Jn 21:2
\u24d9 Jn 21:7
\u24da Rv 6:1"}, {"pk": 4052118, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 3, "verse": 18, "text": "Andrew; \u24db Philip \u24dc and Bartholomew; Matthew \u24dd and Thomas; \u24d0 James the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus; Simon the Zealot,", "comment": "\u24db Jn 6:8
\u24d0 Jn 11:16; 14:5; 20:24,26-28; 21:2
\u24dd Ac 1:13
\u24dc Jn 1:43-48; 6:5,7; 12:21-22; 14:8-9"}, {"pk": 4052119, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 3, "verse": 19, "text": "and Judas Iscariot, \u24d1 who also betrayed him.", "comment": "\u24d1 Mk 14:10,43; Ac 1:16,25"}, {"pk": 4052120, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 3, "verse": 20, "text": "Jesus entered a house, and the crowd gathered again so that they were not even able to eat. [4]", "comment": "[4] Or eat a meal; lit eat bread"}, {"pk": 4052121, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 3, "verse": 21, "text": "When his family \u24d2 heard this, they set out to restrain him, because they said, \u201cHe\u2019s out of his mind.\u201d \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Lk 2:48; Jn 2:3-4; 7:3-5
\u24d2 Jn 7:3"}, {"pk": 4052122, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 3, "verse": 22, "text": "The scribes \u24d4 who had come down from Jerusalem said, \u201cHe is possessed by Beelzebul,\u201d\u2009 \u24d5 and, \u201cHe drives out \u24d6 demons \u24d7 by the ruler \u24d8 of the demons.\u201d \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d7 Rv 9:20; 18:2
\u24d4 Mt 2:4
\u24d5 Mt 10:25; 12:24,27; Lk 11:15-19
\u24d6 3Jn 10
\u24d9 Mt 9:34; 12:24; Lk 11:15
\u24d8 Lk 12:58"}, {"pk": 4052123, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 3, "verse": 23, "text": "So he summoned \u24da them and spoke to them in parables: \u24db \u201cHow can Satan \u24dc drive out Satan? \u24dd ", "comment": "\u24da Lk 18:16
\u24dd Mt 12:25-29; Lk 11:17-22
\u24dc Mk 1:13; 4:15; 8:33
\u24db Mk 12:1"}, {"pk": 4052124, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 3, "verse": 24, "text": "If a kingdom \u24d0 is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand.", "comment": "\u24d0 Lk 4:5"}, {"pk": 4052125, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 3, "verse": 25, "text": "If a house is divided against itself, that house cannot stand."}, {"pk": 4052126, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 3, "verse": 26, "text": "And if Satan opposes himself and is divided, he cannot stand but is finished."}, {"pk": 4052127, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 3, "verse": 27, "text": "But no one can enter a strong man\u2019s house and plunder his possessions unless he first ties up \u24d1the strong man. Then he can plunder his house.", "comment": "\u24d1 Mk 15:1"}, {"pk": 4052128, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 3, "verse": 28, "text": " \u201cTruly I tell you, people will be forgiven for all sins and whatever blasphemies \u24d2 they utter.", "comment": "\u24d2 Mt 12:31-32; Lk 12:10"}, {"pk": 4052129, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 3, "verse": 29, "text": "But whoever blasphemes \u24d3against the Holy Spirit never has forgiveness, \u24d4but is guilty \u24d5of an eternal sin\u201d [5] \u24d6 \u2009\u2014\u2009", "comment": "\u24d3 Ac 7:51
\u24d6 1Jn 5:16
[5] Other mss read is subject to eternal judgment
\u24d5 Mk 14:64
\u24d4 Heb 6:4-6; 10:26-29; 1Jn 5:16"}, {"pk": 4052130, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 3, "verse": 30, "text": "because they were saying, \u201cHe has an unclean spirit.\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Lk 11:24"}, {"pk": 4052131, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 3, "verse": 31, "text": "His \u24d8 mother \u24d9 and his brothers \u24da came, and standing outside, they sent word to him and called him.", "comment": "\u24d8 Mt 12:46-50; Lk 8:19-21
\u24da Jn 2:12
\u24d9 Mt 1:16"}, {"pk": 4052132, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 3, "verse": 32, "text": "A crowd was sitting around him and told him, \u201cLook, your mother, your brothers, \u24db and your sisters [6] are outside asking for you.\u201d", "comment": "[6] Other mss omit and your sisters
\u24db Mk 6:3"}, {"pk": 4052133, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 3, "verse": 33, "text": "He replied to them, \u201cWho are my mother and my brothers?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4052134, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 3, "verse": 34, "text": "Looking at those sitting in a circle around him, he said, \u201cHere are my mother and my brothers! \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Ac 9:30"}, {"pk": 4052135, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 3, "verse": 35, "text": "Whoever does the will of God \u24ddis my brother and sister and mother.\u201d", "comment": "\u24dd Rm 8:27; Gl 1:4; Eph 1:9; 1Jn 2:17"}, {"pk": 4052136, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 4, "verse": 1, "text": "Again \u24d0 he began to teach \u24d1 by the sea, and a very large crowd gathered around him. So he got into a boat on the sea and sat down, while the whole crowd was by the sea on the shore.", "comment": "\u24d1 Mt 28:20; Ac 4:2; 2Tm 4:11
\u24d0 Mt 13:1-15; Lk 8:4-10"}, {"pk": 4052137, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 4, "verse": 2, "text": "He taught them many things in parables, \u24d2 and in his teaching \u24d3 he said to them:", "comment": "\u24d3 Mk 11:18; Ac 2:42; 17:19
\u24d2 Mk 12:1"}, {"pk": 4052138, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 4, "verse": 3, "text": "\u201cListen! Consider the sower who went out to sow. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Gl 6:7"}, {"pk": 4052139, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 4, "verse": 4, "text": "As he sowed, some seed fell along the path, \u24d5 and the birds came and devoured \u24d6 it.", "comment": "\u24d6 Gl 5:15
\u24d5 Mk 8:27"}, {"pk": 4052140, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 4, "verse": 5, "text": "Other seed fell on rocky ground where it didn\u2019t have much soil, and it grew up quickly, \u24d7 since the soil wasn\u2019t deep.", "comment": "\u24d7 Mk 10:52"}, {"pk": 4052141, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 4, "verse": 6, "text": "When the sun came up, it was scorched, and since it had no root, it withered away. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Mk 3:1"}, {"pk": 4052142, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 4, "verse": 7, "text": "Other seed fell among thorns, and the thorns came up and choked it, and it didn\u2019t produce fruit."}, {"pk": 4052143, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 4, "verse": 8, "text": "Still other seed fell on good ground and it grew up, producing fruit that increased \u24d9 thirty, sixty, and a hundred times.\u201d \u24da", "comment": "\u24d9 1Pt 2:2
\u24da Jn 15:5; Col 1:6"}, {"pk": 4052144, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 4, "verse": 9, "text": "Then he said, \u201cLet anyone who has ears to hear listen.\u201d \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Is 6:9; Jr 5:21; Ezk 12:2; Mk 8:18; Lk 14:35"}, {"pk": 4052145, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 4, "verse": 10, "text": "When he was alone, those around him with the Twelve, \u24dc asked him about the parables. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Mk 12:1
\u24dc Mk 11:11"}, {"pk": 4052146, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 4, "verse": 11, "text": "He answered them, \u201cThe secret \u24d0 of the kingdom of God \u24d1 has been given to you, but to those outside, \u24d2 everything comes in parables", "comment": "\u24d1 Mk 1:15
\u24d0 1Co 2:7
\u24d2 Rm 9:27"}, {"pk": 4052147, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 4, "verse": 12, "text": "so that they may indeed look,
and yet not perceive;
they may indeed listen,
and yet not understand; \u24d3
otherwise, they might turn back
and be forgiven.\u201d [1] [2] \u24d4
", "comment": "[1] Other mss read and their sins be forgiven them
\u24d3 Mk 7:18
[2] Is 6:9-10
\u24d4 Is 6:9-10"}, {"pk": 4052148, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 4, "verse": 13, "text": "Then \u24d5 he said to them: \u201cDon\u2019t you understand this parable? \u24d6 How then will you understand all of the parables?", "comment": "\u24d5 Mt 13:18-23; Lk 8:9-15
\u24d6 Mk 12:1"}, {"pk": 4052149, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 4, "verse": 14, "text": "The sower sows \u24d7 the word. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d7 Gl 6:7
\u24d8 Mk 16:20"}, {"pk": 4052150, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 4, "verse": 15, "text": "Some are like the word sown on the path. \u24d9 When they hear, immediately Satan \u24da comes and takes away the word \u24db sown in them. [3]", "comment": "\u24d9 Mk 8:27
\u24da Mt 4:10
\u24db Lk 6:47
[3] Other mss read in their hearts"}, {"pk": 4052151, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 4, "verse": 16, "text": "And others are like seed sown on rocky ground. When they hear the word, immediately they receive it with joy. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Jn 5:43; 15:11"}, {"pk": 4052152, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 4, "verse": 17, "text": "But they have no root; they are short-lived. When distress \u24dd or persecution comes because of the word, they immediately fall away. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Jn 16:1
\u24dd 2Co 1:4"}, {"pk": 4052153, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 4, "verse": 18, "text": "Others are like seed sown among thorns; these are the ones who hear the word,"}, {"pk": 4052154, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 4, "verse": 19, "text": "but the worries \u24d1of this age, \u24d2the deceitfulness [4] \u24d3of wealth, \u24d4and the desires \u24d5for other things enter in and choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d1 1Pt 5:7
\u24d6 Rm 1:13; Ti 3:14; Jd 12
\u24d5 2Pt 1:4; 2:10
\u24d4 Mt 13:22; Lk 8:14
\u24d3 Mt 13:22
[4] Or seduction
\u24d2 Lk 16:8; Eph 1:21"}, {"pk": 4052155, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 4, "verse": 20, "text": "And those like seed sown on good ground hear the word, \u24d7 welcome it, and produce fruit \u24d8 thirty, sixty, and a hundred times what was sown.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d8 Col 1:10
\u24d7 Lk 6:47"}, {"pk": 4052156, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 4, "verse": 21, "text": "He \u24d9 also said to them, \u201cIs a lamp brought in to be put under a basket or under a bed? \u24da Isn\u2019t it to be put on a lampstand? \u24db", "comment": "\u24d9 Lk 8:16-18
\u24da Lk 5:18
\u24db Rv 1:12"}, {"pk": 4052157, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 4, "verse": 22, "text": "For there is nothing hidden that will not be revealed, \u24dc and nothing concealed that will not be brought to light.", "comment": "\u24dc 2Co 4:11"}, {"pk": 4052158, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 4, "verse": 23, "text": "If anyone has ears to hear, let him listen.\u201d \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Mk 4:9"}, {"pk": 4052159, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 4, "verse": 24, "text": "And he said to them, \u201cPay attention to what you hear. By the measure \u24d0 you use, \u24d1 it will be measured to you\u2009\u2014\u2009and more will be added \u24d2 to you.", "comment": "\u24d2 Lk 17:5
\u24d0 2Co 10:13
\u24d1 Mt 7:2; Lk 6:38"}, {"pk": 4052160, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 4, "verse": 25, "text": "For whoever has, more will be given to him, and whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him.\u201d \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Mt 25:29; Lk 19:26"}, {"pk": 4052161, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 4, "verse": 26, "text": " \u201cThe kingdom of God \u24d4 is like this,\u201d he said. \u201cA man scatters seed on the ground.", "comment": "\u24d4 Mk 1:15"}, {"pk": 4052162, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 4, "verse": 27, "text": "He sleeps \u24d5 and rises \u24d6 night \u24d7 and day; the seed sprouts and grows, although he doesn\u2019t know how.", "comment": "\u24d5 Mt 9:24
\u24d6 Mk 5:41
\u24d7 Jn 9:4"}, {"pk": 4052163, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 4, "verse": 28, "text": "The soil produces a crop \u24d8 by itself\u2009\u2014\u2009first the blade, then the head, and then the full grain \u24d9 on the head.", "comment": "\u24d8 Col 1:10
\u24d9 Lk 16:7"}, {"pk": 4052164, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 4, "verse": 29, "text": "As soon as the crop is ready, he sends for the sickle, \u24da because the harvest \u24db has come.\u201d", "comment": "\u24da Jl 3:13; Rv 14:14-19
\u24db Rv 14:15"}, {"pk": 4052165, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 4, "verse": 30, "text": "And \u24dc he said, \u201cWith what can we compare the kingdom of God, \u24dd or what parable \u24d0 can we use to describe it?", "comment": "\u24dc Mt 13:31-35; Lk 13:18-21
\u24dd Mk 1:15
\u24d0 Mk 12:1"}, {"pk": 4052166, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 4, "verse": 31, "text": "It\u2019s like a mustard seed \u24d1 that, when sown upon the soil, is the smallest of all the seeds on the ground.", "comment": "\u24d1 Mt 17:20; Lk 17:6"}, {"pk": 4052167, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 4, "verse": 32, "text": "And when sown, \u24d2 it comes up and grows taller than all the garden plants, \u24d3 and produces large branches, so that the birds of the sky \u24d4 can nest in its shade.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d4 Mt 24:35; Lk 12:33; Ac 17:24; Eph 6:9; Rv 21:10
\u24d2 Gl 6:7
\u24d3 Lk 11:42"}, {"pk": 4052168, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 4, "verse": 33, "text": "He was speaking the word \u24d5 to them with many parables \u24d6 like these, as they were able to understand. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 Mk 12:1
\u24d5 Lk 6:47; Jn 18:32
\u24d7 Jn 16:12"}, {"pk": 4052169, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 4, "verse": 34, "text": "He did not speak to them without a parable. Privately, however, he explained everything to his own disciples. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Mt 9:10; Mk 10:10; Lk 6:1; Jn 6:3; Ac 6:1"}, {"pk": 4052170, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 4, "verse": 35, "text": "On \u24d9 that day, when evening had come, he told them, \u201cLet\u2019s cross over to the other side of the sea.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d9 Mt 8:23-27; Lk 8:22-25"}, {"pk": 4052171, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 4, "verse": 36, "text": "So they left the crowd and took him along since he was in the boat. And other boats were with him."}, {"pk": 4052172, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 4, "verse": 37, "text": "A great windstorm \u24da arose, and the waves \u24db were breaking over the boat, so that the boat was already being swamped.", "comment": "\u24db Jd 13
\u24da Ps 107:25; Jnh 1:5-6"}, {"pk": 4052173, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 4, "verse": 38, "text": "He was in the stern, sleeping \u24dc on the cushion. So they woke him up \u24dd and said to him, \u201cTeacher! Don\u2019t you care that we\u2019re going to die?\u201d \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dc Mt 9:24
\u24dd Mk 5:41
\u24d0 Jn 6:27"}, {"pk": 4052174, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 4, "verse": 39, "text": "He got up, rebuked \u24d1 the wind, and said to the sea, \u201cSilence! \u24d2 Be still!\u201d The wind ceased, and there was a great calm.", "comment": "\u24d2 Mt 22:12; Mk 3:4
\u24d1 2Tm 4:2"}, {"pk": 4052175, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 4, "verse": 40, "text": "Then he said to them, \u201cWhy are you afraid? \u24d3 Do you still have no faith?\u201d", "comment": "\u24d3 Mt 8:26; Rv 21:8"}, {"pk": 4052176, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 4, "verse": 41, "text": "And they were terrified [5] \u24d4 and asked one another, \u201cWho then is this? Even the wind and the sea obey \u24d5 him!\u201d \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Jnh 1:10,16; Mk 6:50-51
\u24d5 Mk 1:27
\u24d4 Rv 11:11
[5] Or were filled with awe"}, {"pk": 4052177, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 5, "verse": 1, "text": "They \u24d7 came to the other side of the sea, to the region of the Gerasenes. [1]", "comment": "[1] Some mss read Gadarenes; other mss read Gergesenes
\u24d7 Mt 8:28-34; Lk 8:26-39"}, {"pk": 4052178, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 5, "verse": 2, "text": "As soon as he got out of the boat, a man with an unclean \u24d8 spirit \u24d9 came out of the tombs \u24da and met him.", "comment": "\u24d8 2Co 6:17
\u24d9 Lk 11:24
\u24da Jn 5:28"}, {"pk": 4052179, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 5, "verse": 3, "text": "He lived in the tombs, \u24db and no one was able to restrain him anymore\u2009\u2014\u2009not even with a chain \u24dc \u2009\u2014\u2009", "comment": "\u24dc Mk 15:1
\u24db Lk 23:53"}, {"pk": 4052180, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 5, "verse": 4, "text": "because he often had been bound with shackles and chains, but had torn the chains apart and smashed \u24dd the shackles. No one was strong enough to subdue \u24d0 him.", "comment": "\u24dd Rm 16:20; Rv 2:27
\u24d0 Jms 3:7-8"}, {"pk": 4052181, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 5, "verse": 5, "text": "Night \u24d1 and day among the tombs \u24d2 and on the mountains, \u24d3 he was always crying out and cutting himself with stones.", "comment": "\u24d2 Lk 23:53
\u24d1 Jn 9:4
\u24d3 Mt 4:8"}, {"pk": 4052182, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 5, "verse": 6, "text": "When he saw Jesus from a distance, he ran and knelt down before him."}, {"pk": 4052183, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 5, "verse": 7, "text": "And he cried out with a loud voice, \u201cWhat do you have to do with me, Jesus, Son \u24d4 of the Most High God? \u24d5 I beg you before God, don\u2019t torment \u24d6 me!\u201d", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 78:35
\u24d4 Jn 5:19; Heb 1:2
\u24d6 Rv 20:10"}, {"pk": 4052184, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 5, "verse": 8, "text": "For he had told him, \u201cCome out of the man, you unclean \u24d7 spirit!\u201d \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Lk 11:24
\u24d7 2Co 6:17"}, {"pk": 4052185, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 5, "verse": 9, "text": " \u201cWhat is your name?\u201d he asked him. \u201cMy name is Legion,\u201d \u24d9 he answered him, \u201cbecause we are many.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d9 Mt 26:53; Lk 8:30"}, {"pk": 4052186, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 5, "verse": 10, "text": "And he begged him earnestly not to send them out of the region."}, {"pk": 4052187, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 5, "verse": 11, "text": "A large herd of pigs \u24da was there, feeding \u24db on the hillside.", "comment": "\u24db Jn 21:15
\u24da Mt 7:6; 8:30-32; Lk 8:32-33; 15:15-16"}, {"pk": 4052188, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 5, "verse": 12, "text": "The demons [2] begged him, \u201cSend us to the pigs, so that we may enter them.\u201d", "comment": "[2] Other mss read All the demons"}, {"pk": 4052189, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 5, "verse": 13, "text": "So he gave them permission, and the unclean \u24dc spirits \u24dd came out and entered the pigs. The herd of about two thousand rushed down the steep bank into the sea and drowned there.", "comment": "\u24dc 2Co 6:17
\u24dd Lk 11:24"}, {"pk": 4052190, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 5, "verse": 14, "text": "The men who tended them [3] ran off \u24d0 and reported it in the town and the countryside, and people went to see what had happened.", "comment": "[3] Other mss read tended the pigs
\u24d0 Jms 4:7"}, {"pk": 4052191, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 5, "verse": 15, "text": "They came to Jesus and saw the man who had been demon-possessed, \u24d1 \u24d2 sitting there, dressed and in his right mind; \u24d3 and they were afraid. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d3 1Pt 4:7
\u24d1 Mt 9:32
\u24d2 Mk 5:9
\u24d4 Ps 147:11; Pr 1:7; Rv 14:7"}, {"pk": 4052192, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 5, "verse": 16, "text": "Those who had seen it described to them what had happened to the demon-possessed \u24d5 man and told about the pigs.", "comment": "\u24d5 Mt 9:32"}, {"pk": 4052193, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 5, "verse": 17, "text": "Then they began to beg him to leave their region."}, {"pk": 4052194, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 5, "verse": 18, "text": "As he was getting into the boat, the man who had been demon-possessed begged him earnestly that he might remain with him."}, {"pk": 4052195, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 5, "verse": 19, "text": "Jesus did not let him but told him, \u201cGo home to your own people, and report to them how much the Lord \u24d6 has done \u24d7 for you and how he has had mercy on you.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d6 Col 4:1; Jd 5
\u24d7 Lk 1:25; 8:39; Ac 15:17; Rm 9:28"}, {"pk": 4052196, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 5, "verse": 20, "text": "So he went out and began to proclaim \u24d8 in the Decapolis \u24d9 how much Jesus had done for him, and they were all amazed. \u24da", "comment": "\u24d9 Mt 4:25; Mk 7:31
\u24d8 Mk 1:4
\u24da Rv 17:6"}, {"pk": 4052197, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 5, "verse": 21, "text": "When \u24db Jesus had crossed over again by boat [4] to the other side, a large crowd \u24dc gathered around him while he was by the sea.", "comment": "[4] Other mss omit by boat
\u24db Mt 9:18-26; Lk 8:40-56
\u24dc Mk 2:4"}, {"pk": 4052198, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 5, "verse": 22, "text": "One of the synagogue leaders, named Jairus, \u24dd came, and when he saw Jesus, he fell at his feet \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd Lk 8:41
\u24d0 Rv 19:10"}, {"pk": 4052199, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 5, "verse": 23, "text": "and begged him earnestly, \u201cMy little daughter is dying. Come and lay your hands on \u24d1 her so that she can get well [5] \u24d2 and live.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d1 1Tm 5:22
\u24d2 Mk 6:56
[5] Or she might be saved"}, {"pk": 4052200, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 5, "verse": 24, "text": "So Jesus went with him, and a large crowd was following and pressing against him."}, {"pk": 4052201, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 5, "verse": 25, "text": "Now a woman suffering from bleeding \u24d3 for twelve years", "comment": "\u24d3 Lk 8:43"}, {"pk": 4052202, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 5, "verse": 26, "text": "had endured \u24d4 much under many doctors. \u24d5 She had spent everything she had and was not helped at all. On the contrary, she became worse.", "comment": "\u24d4 Php 1:29
\u24d5 Col 4:14"}, {"pk": 4052203, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 5, "verse": 27, "text": "Having heard about Jesus, she came up behind him in the crowd and touched \u24d6 his clothing. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 Jn 20:17
\u24d7 Lk 19:36"}, {"pk": 4052204, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 5, "verse": 28, "text": "For she said, \u201cIf I just touch his clothes, I\u2019ll be made well.\u201d \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Mk 6:56; Ac 16:31"}, {"pk": 4052205, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 5, "verse": 29, "text": "Instantly her flow of blood ceased, and she sensed in her body that she was healed \u24d9 of her affliction.", "comment": "\u24d9 Lk 7:7"}, {"pk": 4052206, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 5, "verse": 30, "text": "At once Jesus realized in himself that power \u24da had gone out from him. He turned around in the crowd \u24db and said, \u201cWho touched my clothes?\u201d \u24dc", "comment": "\u24da Lk 5:17; 6:19; 8:46
\u24db Mk 2:13
\u24dc Lk 19:36"}, {"pk": 4052207, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 5, "verse": 31, "text": "His disciples said to him, \u201cYou see the crowd pressing against you, and yet you say, \u2018Who touched me?\u2019\u201d"}, {"pk": 4052208, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 5, "verse": 32, "text": "But he was looking around to see who had done this."}, {"pk": 4052209, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 5, "verse": 33, "text": "The woman, with fear and trembling, knowing what had happened to her, came and fell down \u24dd before him, and told him the whole truth. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd Lk 8:47
\u24d0 Jn 14:6"}, {"pk": 4052210, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 5, "verse": 34, "text": "\u201cDaughter,\u201d he said to her, \u201cyour faith \u24d1 has saved you. \u24d2 Go in peace and be healed \u24d3 from your affliction.\u201d \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d1 Mt 8:10
\u24d2 Mt 9:22; Mk 6:56
\u24d3 Ac 4:10
\u24d4 Mk 5:29"}, {"pk": 4052211, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 5, "verse": 35, "text": "While he was still speaking, people came from the synagogue leader\u2019s house and said, \u201cYour daughter is dead. Why bother the teacher \u24d5 anymore?\u201d", "comment": "\u24d5 Mk 4:38; Eph 4:11"}, {"pk": 4052212, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 5, "verse": 36, "text": "When Jesus overheard [6] what was said, he told the synagogue leader, \u201cDon\u2019t be afraid. \u24d6 Only believe.\u201d", "comment": "[6] Or ignored
\u24d6 Jn 6:20"}, {"pk": 4052213, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 5, "verse": 37, "text": "He did not let anyone accompany him except Peter, \u24d7 James, \u24d8 and John, \u24d9 James\u2019s brother.", "comment": "\u24d7 Lk 6:14
\u24d8 Ac 12:2
\u24d9 Jn 21:7"}, {"pk": 4052214, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 5, "verse": 38, "text": "They came to the leader\u2019s house, and he saw a commotion\u2009\u2014\u2009people weeping and wailing loudly."}, {"pk": 4052215, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 5, "verse": 39, "text": "He went in and said to them, \u201cWhy are you making a commotion and weeping? \u24da The child \u24db is not dead but asleep.\u201d \u24dc", "comment": "\u24da Mt 9:23
\u24db Lk 1:7
\u24dc Mt 9:24"}, {"pk": 4052216, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 5, "verse": 40, "text": "They laughed at him, but he put them all outside. He took the child\u2019s father, \u24dd mother, and those who were with him, and entered the place where the child was.", "comment": "\u24dd Col 3:21"}, {"pk": 4052217, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 5, "verse": 41, "text": "Then he took the child \u24d0 by the hand and said to her, \u201cTalitha koum\u201d [7] (which is translated, \u201cLittle girl, I say to you, get up\u201d \u24d1).", "comment": "\u24d0 Lk 1:7
[7] An Aramaic expression
\u24d1 Mk 1:31; 2:11; 4:27,38; 9:27; 14:41-42"}, {"pk": 4052218, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 5, "verse": 42, "text": "Immediately the girl got up \u24d2 and began to walk. \u24d3 (She was twelve years old.) At this they were utterly astounded. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d2 Mk 9:27
\u24d3 Mt 11:5
\u24d4 Mk 16:8; Ac 10:45"}, {"pk": 4052219, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 5, "verse": 43, "text": "Then he gave them strict orders that no one should know about this \u24d5 and told them to give her something to eat.", "comment": "\u24d5 Mk 1:44; Lk 8:56"}, {"pk": 4052220, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 6, "verse": 1, "text": "He \u24d6 left there and came to his hometown, \u24d7 and his disciples \u24d8 followed him.", "comment": "\u24d6 Mt 13:53-58
\u24d7 Mk 1:9
\u24d8 Mt 9:10; Mk 10:10; Lk 6:1; Jn 6:3; Ac 6:1"}, {"pk": 4052221, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 6, "verse": 2, "text": "When the Sabbath \u24d9 came, he began to teach \u24da in the synagogue, \u24db and many who heard him were astonished. \u201cWhere did this man get these things?\u201d they said. \u201cWhat is this wisdom \u24dc that has been given to him, and how are these miracles \u24dd performed by his hands?", "comment": "\u24d9 Mk 2:23; Lk 13:10
\u24da Mt 28:20; Ac 4:2; 2Tm 4:11
\u24db Jms 2:2
\u24dc Pr 3:19; Ac 7:22; 1Co 1:21
\u24dd Ac 19:11"}, {"pk": 4052222, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 6, "verse": 3, "text": "Isn\u2019t this the carpenter, \u24d0 the son of Mary, \u24d1 and the brother of James, \u24d2 Joses, Judas, \u24d3 and Simon? And aren\u2019t his sisters here with us?\u201d So they were offended \u24d4 by him.", "comment": "\u24d0 Mt 13:55
\u24d1 Mt 1:16
\u24d2 Jms 1:1; Jd 1
\u24d3 Mt 13:55; Jd 1
\u24d4 Jn 16:1"}, {"pk": 4052223, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 6, "verse": 4, "text": "Jesus said to them, \u201cA prophet \u24d5 is not without honor \u24d6 except in his hometown, among his relatives, and in his household.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d5 Mt 2:23
\u24d6 Mt 13:57; 1Co 4:10; 12:23"}, {"pk": 4052224, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 6, "verse": 5, "text": "He was not able to do a miracle \u24d7 there, except that he laid his hands on \u24d8 a few sick \u24d9 people and healed \u24da them.", "comment": "\u24d7 Ac 19:11
\u24d8 1Tm 5:22
\u24d9 1Co 11:30
\u24da Ac 8:7"}, {"pk": 4052225, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 6, "verse": 6, "text": "And he was amazed \u24db at their unbelief. \u24dc He was going around the villages teaching. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Mt 28:20; Ac 4:2; 2Tm 4:11
\u24dc Heb 3:12,19
\u24db Rv 17:6"}, {"pk": 4052226, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 6, "verse": 7, "text": "He \u24d0 summoned \u24d1 the Twelve \u24d2 and began to send \u24d3 them out in pairs and gave them authority over unclean \u24d4 spirits. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d1 Lk 18:16
\u24d5 Lk 11:24
\u24d4 2Co 6:17
\u24d3 Mk 3:14
\u24d2 Mk 11:11
\u24d0 Mt 10:5-42; Lk 9:1-6"}, {"pk": 4052227, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 6, "verse": 8, "text": "He instructed them to take nothing for the road except a staff\u2009\u2014\u2009no bread, no traveling bag, \u24d6 no money in their belts,", "comment": "\u24d6 Lk 10:4"}, {"pk": 4052228, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 6, "verse": 9, "text": "but to wear sandals and not put on an extra shirt. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Jn 19:23"}, {"pk": 4052229, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 6, "verse": 10, "text": "He said to them, \u201cWhenever you enter a house, stay there until you leave that place."}, {"pk": 4052230, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 6, "verse": 11, "text": "If any place does not welcome \u24d8 you or listen to you, when you leave there, shake the dust off your feet \u24d9 as a testimony \u24da against them.\u201d [1]", "comment": "[1] Other mss add Truly I tell you, it will be more tolerable for Sodom or Gomorrah on judgment day than for that town.
\u24d8 Ac 17:11
\u24d9 Mt 10:14; Lk 9:5; 10:11; Ac 13:51
\u24da 1Tm 2:6"}, {"pk": 4052231, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 6, "verse": 12, "text": "So they went out and preached \u24db that people should repent. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24db Mk 1:4
\u24dc Ac 3:19; 26:20"}, {"pk": 4052232, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 6, "verse": 13, "text": "They drove out many demons, \u24dd anointed \u24d0 many sick \u24d1 people with oil \u24d2 and healed them. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d2 Jms 5:14
\u24dd Mk 3:15; Rv 9:20; 18:2
\u24d0 Mk 16:1
\u24d1 1Co 11:30
\u24d3 Ac 8:7"}, {"pk": 4052233, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 6, "verse": 14, "text": "King \u24d4 Herod \u24d5 heard about it, because Jesus\u2019s name \u24d6 had become well known. Some [2] said, \u201cJohn the Baptist \u24d7 has been raised from the dead, \u24d8 and that\u2019s why miraculous powers \u24d9 are at work \u24da in him.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d9 Mk 5:30
\u24d4 Lk 9:7-9
\u24d5 Mt 14:1
\u24d6 Jn 10:25
[2] Other mss read He
\u24d7 Mk 1:4
\u24d8 Mt 17:9; Jn 21:14
\u24da 1Co 12:6"}, {"pk": 4052234, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 6, "verse": 15, "text": "But others said, \u201cHe\u2019s Elijah.\u201d \u24db Still others said, \u201cHe\u2019s a prophet, like one of the prophets from long ago.\u201d \u24dc", "comment": "\u24db Mk 8:28
\u24dc Mt 2:23; Ac 7:52"}, {"pk": 4052235, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 6, "verse": 16, "text": "When Herod \u24dd heard of it, he said, \u201cJohn, \u24d0 the one I beheaded, has been raised!\u201d \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d0 Mk 1:4
\u24dd Mt 14:1
\u24d1 Mt 26:32"}, {"pk": 4052236, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 6, "verse": 17, "text": "For \u24d2 Herod himself had given orders to arrest John and to chain \u24d3 him in prison on account of Herodias, \u24d4 his brother Philip\u2019s wife, because he had married her. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d4 Mt 14:3,6; Lk 3:19
\u24d2 Mt 14:6-12
\u24d3 Mk 15:1
\u24d5 1Tm 5:14"}, {"pk": 4052237, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 6, "verse": 18, "text": "John had been telling Herod, \u201cIt is not lawful \u24d6 for you to have your brother\u2019s wife.\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Lv 18:16; 20:21
\u24d6 Mk 2:24; Jn 18:31"}, {"pk": 4052238, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 6, "verse": 19, "text": "So Herodias held a grudge against him and wanted to kill \u24d8 him. But she could not,", "comment": "\u24d8 Lk 20:15"}, {"pk": 4052239, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 6, "verse": 20, "text": "because Herod feared \u24d9 John and protected him, knowing he was a righteous \u24da and holy \u24db man. When Herod heard him he would be very perplexed, [3] \u24dc and yet he liked to listen to him. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd 2Co 11:19
\u24d9 Ps 147:11; Pr 1:7; Rv 14:7
\u24da Mt 13:17
\u24db Ps 20:6; 1Co 7:14
[3] Other mss read When he heard him, he did many things
\u24dc Lk 24:4; Jn 13:22; Ac 25:20; 2Co 4:8; Gl 4:20"}, {"pk": 4052240, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 6, "verse": 21, "text": "An opportune time came on his birthday, when Herod gave a banquet \u24d0 for his nobles, \u24d1 military commanders, \u24d2 and the leading men of Galilee. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d0 Jn 13:2
\u24d1 Rv 6:15
\u24d2 Ac 21:31
\u24d3 Mt 17:22"}, {"pk": 4052241, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 6, "verse": 22, "text": "When Herodias\u2019s own daughter [4] came in and danced, \u24d4 she pleased Herod and his guests. The king said to the girl, \u201cAsk me whatever you want, and I\u2019ll give it to you.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d4 Mt 11:17
[4] Other mss read When his daughter Herodias"}, {"pk": 4052242, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 6, "verse": 23, "text": "He promised her with an \u24d5 oath: \u24d6 \u201cWhatever you ask me I will give you, up to half my kingdom.\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Lk 4:5
\u24d5 Heb 6:16
\u24d6 Mt 5:34"}, {"pk": 4052243, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 6, "verse": 24, "text": "She went out and said to her mother, \u201cWhat should I ask for?\u201d \u201cJohn the Baptist\u2019s \u24d8 head,\u201d she said.", "comment": "\u24d8 Mk 1:4"}, {"pk": 4052244, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 6, "verse": 25, "text": "At once she hurried to the king and said, \u201cI want you to give me John the Baptist\u2019s \u24d9 head on a platter \u24da immediately.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d9 Lk 7:20
\u24da Mt 14:8"}, {"pk": 4052245, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 6, "verse": 26, "text": "Although the king was deeply distressed, \u24db because of his oaths \u24dc and the guests [5] he did not want to refuse \u24dd her.", "comment": "[5] Lit and those reclining at the table
\u24db Mt 26:38; Mk 14:34
\u24dc Mt 5:33
\u24dd 1Th 4:8"}, {"pk": 4052246, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 6, "verse": 27, "text": "The king immediately sent for an executioner and commanded him to bring John\u2019s head. So he went and beheaded him in prison,"}, {"pk": 4052247, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 6, "verse": 28, "text": "brought his head on a platter, and gave it to the girl. Then the girl gave it to her mother."}, {"pk": 4052248, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 6, "verse": 29, "text": "When John\u2019s disciples \u24d0 heard about it, they came and removed his corpse and placed it in a tomb. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d0 Mk 10:10; Jn 3:25
\u24d1 Jn 5:28"}, {"pk": 4052249, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 6, "verse": 30, "text": "The \u24d2 apostles \u24d3 gathered around Jesus and reported to him all that they had done and taught.", "comment": "\u24d3 Ac 1:2; Jd 17
\u24d2 Mt 14:13-21; Lk 9:10-17; Jn 6:1-15"}, {"pk": 4052250, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 6, "verse": 31, "text": "He said to them, \u201cCome away by yourselves to a remote place and rest for a while.\u201d For many people were coming and going, and they did not even have time to eat."}, {"pk": 4052251, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 6, "verse": 32, "text": "So they went away in the boat by themselves to a remote place,"}, {"pk": 4052252, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 6, "verse": 33, "text": "but many saw them leaving and recognized them, and they ran on foot from all the towns and arrived ahead of them. [6]", "comment": "[6] Other mss add and gathered around him"}, {"pk": 4052253, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 6, "verse": 34, "text": "When he went ashore, he saw a large crowd and had compassion \u24d4 on them, because they were like sheep \u24d5 without a shepherd. Then he began to teach them many things.", "comment": "\u24d4 Lk 15:20
\u24d5 Mt 7:15"}, {"pk": 4052254, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 6, "verse": 35, "text": "When it grew late, his disciples \u24d6 approached him and said, \u201cThis place is deserted, \u24d7 and it is already late.", "comment": "\u24d6 Mk 10:10
\u24d7 Jn 1:23; Rv 12:6"}, {"pk": 4052255, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 6, "verse": 36, "text": "Send them away so that they can go into the surrounding countryside and villages to buy themselves something to eat.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4052256, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 6, "verse": 37, "text": " \u201cYou give them something to eat,\u201d he responded. They said to him, \u201cShould we go and buy two hundred denarii [7] worth of bread and give them something to eat?\u201d", "comment": "[7] A denarius = one day\u2019s wage"}, {"pk": 4052257, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 6, "verse": 38, "text": "He asked them, \u201cHow many loaves do you have? Go and see.\u201d When they found out they said, \u201cFive, and two fish.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4052258, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 6, "verse": 39, "text": "Then he instructed them to have all the people sit down in groups on the green grass."}, {"pk": 4052259, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 6, "verse": 40, "text": "So they sat down in groups of hundreds and fifties."}, {"pk": 4052260, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 6, "verse": 41, "text": "He took the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up to heaven, he blessed and broke the loaves. He kept giving them to his disciples to set before the people. He also divided the two fish among them all."}, {"pk": 4052261, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 6, "verse": 42, "text": "Everyone ate and was satisfied. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Mt 5:6"}, {"pk": 4052262, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 6, "verse": 43, "text": "They picked up twelve baskets full of pieces of bread and fish."}, {"pk": 4052263, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 6, "verse": 44, "text": "Now those who had eaten the loaves were five thousand men."}, {"pk": 4052264, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 6, "verse": 45, "text": "Immediately \u24d9 he made his disciples get into the boat and go ahead of him to the other side, to Bethsaida, \u24da while he dismissed the crowd.", "comment": "\u24d9 Mt 14:22-36; Jn 6:16-21
\u24da Jn 12:21"}, {"pk": 4052265, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 6, "verse": 46, "text": "After he said good-bye to them, he went away to the mountain \u24db to pray. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Mt 5:44; Ac 12:12
\u24db Mt 4:8"}, {"pk": 4052266, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 6, "verse": 47, "text": "Well into the night, the boat was in the middle of the sea, and he was alone on the land."}, {"pk": 4052267, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 6, "verse": 48, "text": "He saw them straining \u24dd at the oars, [8] because the wind was against them. Very early in the morning [9] he came toward them walking on the sea and wanted to pass by them.", "comment": "[8] Or them being battered as they rowed
\u24dd Rv 20:10
[9] Lit Around the fourth watch of the night = 3 to 6 a.m."}, {"pk": 4052268, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 6, "verse": 49, "text": "When they saw him walking on the sea, they thought it was a ghost \u24d0 and cried out,", "comment": "\u24d0 Mt 14:26"}, {"pk": 4052269, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 6, "verse": 50, "text": "because they all saw him and were terrified. \u24d1 Immediately he spoke with them and said, \u201cHave courage! \u24d2 It is I. \u24d3 Don\u2019t be afraid.\u201d \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d3 Ex 3:14; Ps 45:8; Jn 8:24
\u24d4 Jn 6:20
\u24d2 Jn 16:33
\u24d1 Jn 5:7"}, {"pk": 4052270, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 6, "verse": 51, "text": "Then he got into the boat with them, and the wind ceased. They were completely astounded,"}, {"pk": 4052271, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 6, "verse": 52, "text": "because they had not understood about the loaves. Instead, their hearts were hardened. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Mk 8:17; Heb 3:8"}, {"pk": 4052272, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 6, "verse": 53, "text": "When they had crossed over, they came to shore at Gennesaret \u24d6 and anchored there.", "comment": "\u24d6 Mt 14:34; Lk 5:1"}, {"pk": 4052273, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 6, "verse": 54, "text": "As they got out of the boat, people immediately recognized him."}, {"pk": 4052274, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 6, "verse": 55, "text": "They hurried throughout that region and began to carry the sick \u24d7 on mats to wherever they heard he was.", "comment": "\u24d7 Lk 5:31"}, {"pk": 4052275, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 6, "verse": 56, "text": "Wherever he went, into villages, towns, or the country, they laid the sick in the marketplaces and begged him that they might touch just the end \u24d8 of his robe. \u24d9 And everyone who touched it was healed.", "comment": "\u24d8 Mt 23:5
\u24d9 Mt 9:20; 14:36; Lk 8:44; 19:36"}, {"pk": 4052276, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 7, "verse": 1, "text": "The \u24da Pharisees \u24db and some of the scribes \u24dc who had come from Jerusalem \u24dd gathered around him.", "comment": "\u24dc Mt 2:4
\u24dd Mt 23:37
\u24da Mt 15:1-20
\u24db Mk 7:3"}, {"pk": 4052277, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 7, "verse": 2, "text": "They observed that some of his disciples were eating bread with unclean \u24d0 \u2009\u2014\u2009that is, unwashed\u2009\u2014\u2009hands.", "comment": "\u24d0 Ac 10:28"}, {"pk": 4052278, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 7, "verse": 3, "text": "(For the Pharisees and all the Jews do not eat unless they give their hands a ceremonial washing, keeping the tradition of the elders."}, {"pk": 4052279, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 7, "verse": 4, "text": "When they come from the marketplace, \u24d1 they do not eat unless they have washed. \u24d2 And there are many other customs they have received and keep, like the washing of cups, pitchers, kettles, and dining couches. [1] \u24d3)", "comment": "[1] Other mss omit and dining couches
\u24d3 Lk 5:18
\u24d2 Heb 6:2; 9:10
\u24d1 Mk 6:56"}, {"pk": 4052280, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 7, "verse": 5, "text": "So the Pharisees \u24d4 and the scribes \u24d5 asked him, \u201cWhy don\u2019t your disciples live according to the tradition of the elders, \u24d6 instead of eating bread with ceremonially unclean [2] hands?\u201d", "comment": "\u24d6 3Jn 1
[2] Other mss read with unwashed
\u24d4 Mk 7:3
\u24d5 Mt 2:4"}, {"pk": 4052281, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 7, "verse": 6, "text": "He answered them, \u201cIsaiah \u24d7 prophesied \u24d8 correctly about you hypocrites, \u24d9 as it is written: \u24da This people honors \u24db me with their lips,
but their heart is far from me.
", "comment": "\u24d9 Lk 6:42
\u24da Ac 15:15
\u24db 1Tm 5:3
[3] Is 29:13
\u24d7 Mt 3:3; 4:14; 12:17
\u24d8 Jn 11:51"}, {"pk": 4052282, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 7, "verse": 7, "text": " They worship me in vain,
teaching \u24dc as doctrines \u24dd human commands. [3] \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Is 29:13; Col 2:22
\u24dd Rm 15:4
\u24dc Mt 28:20; Ac 4:2; 2Tm 4:11"}, {"pk": 4052283, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 7, "verse": 8, "text": " Abandoning the command of God, you hold on to human tradition.\u201d [4]", "comment": "[4] Other mss add The washing of jugs, and cups, and many other similar things you practice."}, {"pk": 4052284, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 7, "verse": 9, "text": "He also said to them, \u201cYou have a fine way of invalidating God\u2019s command in order to set up [5]your tradition!", "comment": "[5] Or to maintain"}, {"pk": 4052285, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 7, "verse": 10, "text": "For Moses \u24d1said: Honor your father and your mother; [6] \u24d2and Whoever speaks evil of father or mother must be put to death. \u24d3 \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Ex 21:17; Lv 20:9
\u24d1 Ps 77:20; Mt 8:4; Heb 3:2
[6] Ex 20:12; Dt 5:16
\u24d2 Ex 20:12; Dt 5:16
\u24d3 Ex 21:17; Lv 20:9"}, {"pk": 4052286, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 7, "verse": 11, "text": "But you say, \u2018If anyone tells his father or mother: Whatever benefit \u24d5 you might have received from me is corban\u2019\u201d (that is, an offering \u24d6 devoted to God),", "comment": "\u24d6 Heb 5:1; 9:9; 11:4
\u24d5 Mk 5:26"}, {"pk": 4052287, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 7, "verse": 12, "text": "\u201cyou no longer let him do anything for his father or mother."}, {"pk": 4052288, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 7, "verse": 13, "text": "You nullify the word of God \u24d7 by your tradition that you have handed \u24d8 down. And you do many other similar things.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d7 Mk 4:14; Lk 8:21; Jn 18:32
\u24d8 Jd 3"}, {"pk": 4052289, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 7, "verse": 14, "text": "Summoning \u24d9 the crowd again, he told them, \u201cListen to me, all of you, and understand: \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Mt 13:13
\u24d9 Lk 18:16"}, {"pk": 4052290, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 7, "verse": 15, "text": "Nothing that goes into a person from outside can defile him but the things that come out of a person are what defile him.\u201d [7]", "comment": "[7] Some mss include v. 16: \u201cIf anyone has ears to hear, let him listen.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4052291, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 7, "verse": 17, "text": "When he went into the house away from the crowd, his disciples asked him about the parable."}, {"pk": 4052292, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 7, "verse": 18, "text": "He said to them, \u201cAre you also as lacking in understanding? Don\u2019t you realize that nothing going into a person from the outside can defile him?"}, {"pk": 4052293, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 7, "verse": 19, "text": "For it doesn\u2019t go into his heart but into the stomach \u24db and is eliminated\u201d (thus he declared all foods clean [8] \u24dc).", "comment": "\u24dc 1Jn 1:7
\u24db Php 3:19
[8] Other mss read is eliminated, making all foods clean\u201d"}, {"pk": 4052294, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 7, "verse": 20, "text": "And he said, \u201cWhat comes out of a person is what defiles him."}, {"pk": 4052295, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 7, "verse": 21, "text": "For from within, out of people\u2019s hearts, come evil thoughts, sexual immoralities, \u24dd thefts, murders, \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Pr 1:16
\u24dd 1Th 4:3"}, {"pk": 4052296, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 7, "verse": 22, "text": "adulteries, \u24d1greed, \u24d2evil actions, deceit, \u24d3self-indulgence, \u24d4envy, [9]slander, \u24d5 pride, \u24d6and foolishness. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 10:7
\u24d4 Rm 13:13; 2Co 12:21; Gl 5:19; Eph 4:19; 1Pt 4:3; 2Pt 2:2,7,18
[9] Or evil eye
\u24d5 Jn 10:33; Rv 13:6
\u24d6 Ps 17:10
\u24d1 Nm 5:11
\u24d7 2Co 11:1
\u24d2 Eph 5:3"}, {"pk": 4052297, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 7, "verse": 23, "text": "All these evil things come from within and defile a person.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4052298, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 7, "verse": 24, "text": "He got up and departed from \u24d8 there to the region of Tyre. [10] \u24d9 He entered a house and did not want anyone to know it, but he could not escape notice.", "comment": "\u24d9 Ac 21:7
[10] Many early mss add and Sidon
\u24d8 Mt 15:21-28"}, {"pk": 4052299, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 7, "verse": 25, "text": "Instead, immediately after hearing about him, a woman whose little daughter had an unclean spirit \u24da came and fell at his feet. \u24db", "comment": "\u24da Lk 11:24
\u24db Lk 8:47"}, {"pk": 4052300, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 7, "verse": 26, "text": "The woman was a Gentile, [11] \u24dc a Syrophoenician by birth, and she was asking him to cast the demon \u24dd out of her daughter.", "comment": "[11] Or a Greek (speaker)
\u24dc Ac 17:12
\u24dd Mk 3:15; Rv 9:20; 18:2"}, {"pk": 4052301, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 7, "verse": 27, "text": "He said to her, \u201cLet the children be fed first, because it isn\u2019t right to take the children\u2019s bread and throw it to the dogs.\u201d \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Ex 22:31"}, {"pk": 4052302, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 7, "verse": 28, "text": "But she replied to him, \u201cLord, \u24d1 even the dogs under the table eat the children\u2019s crumbs.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d1 Lk 10:1"}, {"pk": 4052303, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 7, "verse": 29, "text": "Then he told her, \u201cBecause of this reply, you may go. The demon has left your daughter.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4052304, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 7, "verse": 30, "text": "When she went back to her home, she found her child lying on the bed, and the demon was gone."}, {"pk": 4052305, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 7, "verse": 31, "text": "Again, leaving the region of Tyre, \u24d2 he went by way of Sidon to the Sea of Galilee, \u24d3 through [12] the region of the Decapolis. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d2 Ac 21:7
\u24d3 Mt 4:18; 15:29; Mk 1:16; Jn 6:1
[12] Or into
\u24d4 Mt 4:25; Mk 5:20"}, {"pk": 4052306, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 7, "verse": 32, "text": "They brought to him a deaf \u24d5 man who had difficulty speaking \u24d6 and begged Jesus to lay his hand on \u24d7 him.", "comment": "\u24d5 Lk 7:22
\u24d6 Ex 4:11; Is 35:6; 56:10
\u24d7 1Tm 5:22"}, {"pk": 4052307, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 7, "verse": 33, "text": "So he took him away from the crowd in private. After putting his fingers in the man\u2019s ears and spitting, \u24d8 he touched his tongue.", "comment": "\u24d8 Jn 9:6"}, {"pk": 4052308, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 7, "verse": 34, "text": "Looking up to heaven, \u24d9 he sighed deeply and said to him, \u201cEphphatha!\u201d [13] (that is, \u201cBe opened!\u201d).", "comment": "\u24d9 Mt 24:35; Lk 12:33; Ac 17:24; Eph 6:9; Rv 21:10
[13] An Aramaic expression"}, {"pk": 4052309, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 7, "verse": 35, "text": "Immediately his ears were opened, \u24da his tongue was loosened, and he began to speak clearly. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Lk 20:21
\u24da Phm 10"}, {"pk": 4052310, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 7, "verse": 36, "text": "He ordered them to tell no one, \u24dc but the more he ordered them, the more they proclaimed it. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Mk 1:4
\u24dc Mk 1:44; Lk 8:56"}, {"pk": 4052311, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 7, "verse": 37, "text": "They were extremely astonished and said, \u201cHe has done everything well. \u24d0 He even makes the deaf \u24d1 hear and the mute speak.\u201d \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d0 Gn 1:31
\u24d1 Lk 7:22
\u24d2 Mk 9:17"}, {"pk": 4052312, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 8, "verse": 1, "text": "In \u24d3 those days there was again a large crowd, and they had nothing to eat. He called \u24d4 the disciples \u24d5 and said to them,", "comment": "\u24d3 Mt 15:29-38
\u24d4 Lk 18:16
\u24d5 Mt 9:10; Mk 10:10; Lk 6:1; Jn 6:3; Ac 6:1"}, {"pk": 4052313, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 8, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cI have compassion \u24d6 on the crowd, because they\u2019ve already stayed with me three days and have nothing to eat.", "comment": "\u24d6 Lk 15:20"}, {"pk": 4052314, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 8, "verse": 3, "text": "If I send them home hungry, they will collapse on the way, \u24d7 and some of them have come a long distance.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d7 Mk 8:27"}, {"pk": 4052315, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 8, "verse": 4, "text": "His disciples answered him, \u201cWhere can anyone get enough bread here in this desolate place to feed \u24d8 these people?\u201d", "comment": "\u24d8 Mt 5:6; 15:33"}, {"pk": 4052316, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 8, "verse": 5, "text": " \u201cHow many loaves do you have?\u201d he asked them. \u201cSeven,\u201d they said."}, {"pk": 4052317, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 8, "verse": 6, "text": "He commanded the crowd to sit down on the ground. Taking the seven loaves, he gave thanks, broke \u24d9 them, and gave them to his disciples to set before the people. So they served them to the crowd.", "comment": "\u24d9 Mk 14:22"}, {"pk": 4052318, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 8, "verse": 7, "text": "They also had a few small fish, and after he had blessed them, he said these were to be served as well."}, {"pk": 4052319, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 8, "verse": 8, "text": "They ate and were satisfied. Then they collected seven large baskets of leftover pieces."}, {"pk": 4052320, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 8, "verse": 9, "text": "About four thousand were there. He dismissed them."}, {"pk": 4052321, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 8, "verse": 10, "text": "And he immediately got into the boat with his disciples and went to the district of Dalmanutha."}, {"pk": 4052322, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 8, "verse": 11, "text": "The \u24da Pharisees \u24db came and began to argue with him, demanding of him a sign \u24dc from heaven \u24dd to test \u24d0 him.", "comment": "\u24da Mt 16:1-4
\u24db Mk 7:3
\u24dc Mk 13:22; Jn 2:11; Heb 2:4
\u24dd Mt 24:35; Lk 12:33; Ac 17:24; Eph 6:9; Rv 21:10
\u24d0 Jms 1:13"}, {"pk": 4052323, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 8, "verse": 12, "text": "Sighing deeply in his spirit, \u24d1 he said, \u201cWhy does this generation \u24d2 demand a sign? Truly I tell you, \u24d3 no sign will be given to this generation.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 51:12
\u24d2 Lk 11:29
\u24d3 Rv 22:21"}, {"pk": 4052324, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 8, "verse": 13, "text": "Then he left them, got back into the boat, and went to the other side."}, {"pk": 4052325, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 8, "verse": 14, "text": "The disciples had forgotten to take bread and had only one loaf with them in the boat."}, {"pk": 4052326, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 8, "verse": 15, "text": "Then \u24d4 he gave them strict orders: \u201cWatch out! Beware of the leaven [1] \u24d5of the Pharisees and the leaven of Herod.\u201d \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d4 Mt 16:5-12
[1] Or yeast
\u24d5 Lk 13:21; Gl 5:9
\u24d6 Mt 14:1"}, {"pk": 4052327, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 8, "verse": 16, "text": "They were discussing among themselves that they did not have any bread."}, {"pk": 4052328, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 8, "verse": 17, "text": "Aware of this, he said to them, \u201cWhy are you discussing the fact you have no bread? Don\u2019t you understand or comprehend? Do you have hardened hearts? \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Mk 6:52; Jn 12:40; Rm 11:7; 2Co 3:14"}, {"pk": 4052329, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 8, "verse": 18, "text": "Do you have eyes and not see; do you have ears and not hear? [2] \u24d8And do you not remember? \u24d9", "comment": "[2] Jr 5:21; Ezk 12:2
\u24d8 Jr 5:21; Ezk 12:2; Mk 4:9,40
\u24d9 Rv 2:5"}, {"pk": 4052330, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 8, "verse": 19, "text": "When I broke the five loaves for the five thousand, how many baskets full of leftovers did you collect?\u201d \u201cTwelve,\u201d they told him."}, {"pk": 4052331, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 8, "verse": 20, "text": " \u201cWhen I broke the seven loaves for the four thousand, how many baskets full of pieces did you collect?\u201d \u201cSeven,\u201d they said."}, {"pk": 4052332, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 8, "verse": 21, "text": "And he said to them, \u201cDon\u2019t you understand yet?\u201d \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Mk 4:40"}, {"pk": 4052333, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 8, "verse": 22, "text": "They came to Bethsaida. \u24db They brought a blind \u24dc man to him and begged him to touch him.", "comment": "\u24db Jn 12:21
\u24dc Mt 15:14"}, {"pk": 4052334, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 8, "verse": 23, "text": "He took the blind man by the hand and brought him out of the village. Spitting \u24dd on his eyes and laying his hands on \u24d0 him, he asked him, \u201cDo you see anything?\u201d", "comment": "\u24dd Mk 7:33; 8:23; Jn 9:6
\u24d0 1Tm 5:22"}, {"pk": 4052335, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 8, "verse": 24, "text": "He looked up and said, \u201cI see people\u2009\u2014\u2009they look like trees walking.\u201d \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Mt 11:5"}, {"pk": 4052336, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 8, "verse": 25, "text": "Again Jesus placed his hands on the man\u2019s eyes. The man looked intently and his sight was restored and he saw everything clearly."}, {"pk": 4052337, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 8, "verse": 26, "text": "Then he sent \u24d2 him home, saying, \u201cDon\u2019t even go into the village.\u201d [3] \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d2 Mk 3:14
[3] Other mss add or tell anyone in the village
\u24d3 Mk 1:44"}, {"pk": 4052338, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 8, "verse": 27, "text": "Jesus \u24d4 went out with his disciples to the villages of Caesarea Philippi. And on the road he asked his disciples, \u201cWho do people say that I am?\u201d", "comment": "\u24d4 Mt 16:13-20; Lk 9:18-20"}, {"pk": 4052339, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 8, "verse": 28, "text": "They answered him, \u201cJohn the Baptist; \u24d5 others, Elijah; still others, one of the prophets.\u201d \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d5 Mk 1:4; Lk 7:20
\u24d6 Mt 2:23; Ac 7:52"}, {"pk": 4052340, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 8, "verse": 29, "text": " \u201cBut you,\u201d he asked them, \u201cwho do you say that I am?\u201d Peter \u24d7 answered him, \u201cYou are the Messiah.\u201d \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d7 Lk 6:14
\u24d8 Mt 1:17; Eph 5:2"}, {"pk": 4052341, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 8, "verse": 30, "text": "And he strictly warned \u24d9 them to tell no one about him.", "comment": "\u24d9 2Tm 4:2"}, {"pk": 4052342, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 8, "verse": 31, "text": "Then \u24da he began to teach them that it was necessary for the Son of Man \u24db to suffer many things and be rejected \u24dc by the elders, \u24dd chief priests, and scribes, \u24d0 be killed, and rise \u24d1 after three days. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24da Mt 16:21-28; Lk 9:21-27
\u24db Mk 2:10
\u24dc Mt 21:42; Mk 12:10; Lk 9:22; 17:25; 20:17; Heb 12:17; 1Pt 2:4,7
\u24dd 3Jn 1
\u24d0 Mt 2:4
\u24d1 Mt 16:21; Lk 18:33; Ac 2:24
\u24d2 Lk 9:22"}, {"pk": 4052343, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 8, "verse": 32, "text": "He spoke openly about this. Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him."}, {"pk": 4052344, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 8, "verse": 33, "text": "But turning around and looking at his disciples, he rebuked Peter and said, \u201cGet behind me, Satan! \u24d3You are not thinking about God\u2019s concerns [4]but human concerns.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d3 Mt 4:1,10; Ac 13:10
[4] Or about the things of God"}, {"pk": 4052345, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 8, "verse": 34, "text": "Calling the crowd along with his disciples, he said to them, \u201cIf anyone wants to follow after me, let him deny himself, \u24d4take up his cross, \u24d5and follow me. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d4 Mk 10:45
\u24d5 Lk 9:23
\u24d6 Jn 8:12; 3Jn 9"}, {"pk": 4052346, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 8, "verse": 35, "text": "For whoever wants to save \u24d7his life will lose it, \u24d8but whoever loses \u24d9his life \u24dabecause of me \u24dband the gospel \u24dcwill save it. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24d7 Ac 16:30; Jms 5:20; Jd 23
\u24d8 1Jn 3:16
\u24d9 Mt 16:26
\u24da Mt 10:39
\u24db Mk 10:29; Rm 8:36
\u24dc Mk 1:1; Php 1:5
\u24dd Mt 16:25; Lk 9:24"}, {"pk": 4052347, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 8, "verse": 36, "text": "For what does it benefit \u24d0someone to gain \u24d1the whole world \u24d2and yet lose \u24d3his life? \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d0 Mk 5:26
\u24d1 Mt 16:26
\u24d2 Mt 13:38
\u24d3 1Co 3:15; Php 3:7
\u24d4 Rm 15:1"}, {"pk": 4052348, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 8, "verse": 37, "text": "What can anyone give in exchange for his life? \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Mt 20:28"}, {"pk": 4052349, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 8, "verse": 38, "text": "For whoever is ashamed \u24d6of me and my words \u24d7in this adulterous and sinful \u24d8generation, \u24d9the Son of Man will also be ashamed of him when he comes in the glory \u24daof his Father \u24dbwith the holy \u24dcangels.\u201d \u24dd", "comment": "\u24d6 Rm 1:16
\u24d7 Mk 4:14; Jn 18:32
\u24d8 1Tm 1:15
\u24d9 Mt 12:39; Lk 11:29
\u24da Lk 9:32; Jn 17:24; 2Co 3:18; 2Pt 3:18
\u24db Mt 5:16; 11:27; Jn 8:42
\u24dc 1Co 7:14
\u24dd Mt 13:49; Ac 5:19; Jd 14; Rv 14:6"}, {"pk": 4052350, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 9, "verse": 1, "text": "Then he said to them, \u201cTruly I tell you, \u24d0 there are some standing here who will not taste death \u24d1 until they see the kingdom of God come in power.\u201d \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 72:19; Rv 22:21
\u24d1 Mk 13:28-32; 14:25; Jn 21:22-23; 2Pt 3:4
\u24d2 Lk 6:19"}, {"pk": 4052351, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 9, "verse": 2, "text": "After \u24d3 six days \u24d4 Jesus took Peter, James, and John \u24d5 and led them up a high mountain \u24d6 by themselves to be alone. He was transfigured \u24d7 in front of them,", "comment": "\u24d3 Mt 17:1-8; Lk 9:28-36
\u24d4 Ex 24:15-18; Hs 6:2
\u24d5 Mt 10:2; Mk 5:37; 13:3; 14:33; Ac 1:13
\u24d6 Mt 4:8; 2Pt 1:18
\u24d7 Rm 12:2; 2Co 3:18"}, {"pk": 4052352, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 9, "verse": 3, "text": "and his clothes \u24d8 became dazzling\u2009\u2014\u2009extremely white \u24d9 as no launderer on earth could whiten \u24da them.", "comment": "\u24d8 Lk 19:36
\u24d9 Rv 3:4
\u24da Rv 7:14"}, {"pk": 4052353, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 9, "verse": 4, "text": "Elijah \u24db appeared to them with Moses, \u24dc and they were talking with Jesus.", "comment": "\u24db Mk 8:28
\u24dc Ps 77:20; Mt 8:4; Heb 3:2"}, {"pk": 4052354, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 9, "verse": 5, "text": "Peter said to Jesus, \u201cRabbi, \u24dd it\u2019s good \u24d0 for us to be here. Let us set up three shelters: \u24d1 one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah\u201d\u2009\u2014\u2009", "comment": "\u24dd Jn 11:8
\u24d0 Gn 1:31
\u24d1 Ex 25:9"}, {"pk": 4052355, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 9, "verse": 6, "text": "because he did not know what to say, \u24d2 since they were terrified. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d2 Mk 14:40
\u24d3 Heb 12:21"}, {"pk": 4052356, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 9, "verse": 7, "text": "A cloud \u24d4 appeared, overshadowing \u24d5 them, and a voice \u24d6 came from the cloud: \u24d7 \u201cThis is my beloved \u24d8 Son; \u24d9 listen to him!\u201d \u24da", "comment": "\u24d4 Ex 24:15; Mt 26:64
\u24d5 Lk 1:35
\u24d6 Jn 5:37
\u24d7 2Pt 1:16-18
\u24d8 Eph 1:6; Phm 1
\u24d9 Lk 20:13; Jn 5:19
\u24da Dt 18:15"}, {"pk": 4052357, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 9, "verse": 8, "text": "Suddenly, looking around, they no longer saw anyone with them except Jesus."}, {"pk": 4052358, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 9, "verse": 9, "text": "As \u24db they were coming down the mountain, \u24dc he ordered them to tell no one what they had seen \u24dd until the Son of Man \u24d0 had risen \u24d1 from the dead. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24db Mt 17:9-13
\u24dc Mt 4:8
\u24dd Lk 8:56
\u24d0 Mk 2:10
\u24d1 Mt 16:21; Lk 18:33
\u24d2 Jn 20:9"}, {"pk": 4052359, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 9, "verse": 10, "text": "They kept this word \u24d3 to themselves, questioning what \u201crising from the dead\u201d meant.", "comment": "\u24d3 Mk 4:14"}, {"pk": 4052360, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 9, "verse": 11, "text": "Then they asked him, \u201cWhy do the scribes \u24d4 say that Elijah must come first?\u201d \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d4 Mt 2:4
\u24d5 Mal 4:5"}, {"pk": 4052361, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 9, "verse": 12, "text": " \u201cElijah does come first and restores \u24d6 all things,\u201d \u24d7 he replied. \u201cWhy then is it written \u24d8 that the Son of Man must suffer \u24d9 many things and be treated with contempt? \u24da", "comment": "\u24d6 Mk 8:25
\u24d7 Lk 1:17
\u24d8 Ac 15:15
\u24d9 Mk 8:31
\u24da Lk 23:11"}, {"pk": 4052362, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 9, "verse": 13, "text": "But I tell you that Elijah has come, and they did whatever they pleased to him, just as it is written \u24db about him.\u201d", "comment": "\u24db Mk 1:2"}, {"pk": 4052363, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 9, "verse": 14, "text": "When \u24dc they came to the disciples, they saw a large crowd around them and scribes disputing \u24dd with them.", "comment": "\u24dc Mt 17:14-20; Lk 9:37-42
\u24dd Mk 8:11"}, {"pk": 4052364, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 9, "verse": 15, "text": "When the whole crowd saw him, they were amazed and ran to greet him."}, {"pk": 4052365, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 9, "verse": 16, "text": "He asked them, \u201cWhat are you arguing with them about?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4052366, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 9, "verse": 17, "text": "Someone from the crowd answered him, \u201cTeacher, \u24d0 I brought my son to you. He has a spirit \u24d1 that makes him unable to speak. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d0 Mk 4:38; Eph 4:11
\u24d1 Lk 11:24; 1Tm 4:1; 1Jn 4:1
\u24d2 Mk 7:37"}, {"pk": 4052367, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 9, "verse": 18, "text": "Whenever it seizes him, it throws him down, and he foams at the mouth, grinds his teeth, and becomes rigid. I asked your disciples to drive it out, but they couldn\u2019t.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4052368, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 9, "verse": 19, "text": "He replied to them, \u201cYou unbelieving \u24d3 generation, how long will I be with you? How long must I put up with you? Bring him to me.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d3 Lk 12:46"}, {"pk": 4052369, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 9, "verse": 20, "text": "So they brought the boy to him. When the spirit saw him, it immediately threw the boy into convulsions. He fell to the ground and rolled around, foaming at the mouth."}, {"pk": 4052370, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 9, "verse": 21, "text": "\u201cHow long has this been happening to him?\u201d Jesus asked his father. \u201cFrom childhood,\u201d he said."}, {"pk": 4052371, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 9, "verse": 22, "text": "\u201cAnd many times it has thrown him into fire or water to destroy \u24d4 him. But if you can do anything, have compassion \u24d5 on us and help us.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d4 Jn 6:27
\u24d5 Lk 15:20"}, {"pk": 4052372, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 9, "verse": 23, "text": "Jesus said to him, \u201c\u2018If you can\u2019? [1]Everything is possible \u24d6for the one who believes.\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "[1] Other mss add believe
\u24d6 Mt 17:20; Jn 11:40
\u24d7 Jn 3:16; Ac 10:43; Rm 10:9; 1Pt 1:8-10"}, {"pk": 4052373, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 9, "verse": 24, "text": "Immediately the father of the boy cried out, \u201cI do believe; help my unbelief!\u201d"}, {"pk": 4052374, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 9, "verse": 25, "text": "When Jesus saw that a crowd was quickly gathering, he rebuked \u24d8 the unclean \u24d9 spirit, saying to it, \u201cYou mute and deaf \u24da spirit, I command you: Come out of him and never enter him again.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d8 2Tm 4:2
\u24d9 2Co 6:17
\u24da Lk 7:22"}, {"pk": 4052375, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 9, "verse": 26, "text": "Then it came out, shrieking and throwing him [2] into terrible convulsions. \u24db The boy became like a corpse, so that many said, \u201cHe\u2019s dead.\u201d", "comment": "[2] Other mss omit him
\u24db Mk 1:26"}, {"pk": 4052376, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 9, "verse": 27, "text": "But Jesus, taking him by the hand, raised him, \u24dc and he stood up.", "comment": "\u24dc Mk 1:31"}, {"pk": 4052377, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 9, "verse": 28, "text": "After he had gone into the house, his disciples asked him privately, \u201cWhy couldn\u2019t we drive it out?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4052378, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 9, "verse": 29, "text": "And he told them, \u201cThis kind can come out by nothing but prayer.\u201d [3] \u24dd", "comment": "[3] Other mss add and fasting
\u24dd Ac 12:5; 16:13; Phm 22"}, {"pk": 4052379, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 9, "verse": 30, "text": "Then \u24d0 they left that place and made their way through Galilee, but he did not want anyone to know it. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d0 Mt 17:22-23; Lk 9:43-45
\u24d1 Mk 1:44"}, {"pk": 4052380, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 9, "verse": 31, "text": "For he was teaching \u24d2 his disciples and telling them, \u201cThe Son of Man \u24d3is going to be betrayed [4]into the hands of men. They will kill him, and after he is killed, he will rise \u24d4three days later.\u201d \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d2 Mt 28:20; Ac 4:2; 2Tm 4:11
\u24d3 Mk 2:10
[4] Or handed over
\u24d4 Mt 16:21; Lk 18:33; Ac 2:24
\u24d5 Mk 8:31; Lk 9:22"}, {"pk": 4052381, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 9, "verse": 32, "text": "But they did not understand this statement, and they were afraid to ask him. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Mk 4:40; Lk 2:50"}, {"pk": 4052382, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 9, "verse": 33, "text": "They \u24d7 came to Capernaum. \u24d8 When he was in the house, \u24d9 he asked them, \u201cWhat were you arguing about on the way?\u201d \u24da", "comment": "\u24d7 Mt 18:1-10; Lk 9:46-50
\u24d8 Lk 10:15
\u24d9 Mk 1:29
\u24da Mk 8:27"}, {"pk": 4052383, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 9, "verse": 34, "text": "But they were silent, \u24db because on the way they had been arguing with one another about who was the greatest. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24db Mk 3:4
\u24dc Lk 22:24-27; Ac 8:9"}, {"pk": 4052384, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 9, "verse": 35, "text": "Sitting down, he called the Twelve \u24dd and said to them, \u201cIf anyone wants to be first, he must be last and servant of all.\u201d \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd Mk 11:11
\u24d0 Mt 20:16-27; 23:11; Mk 10:43-44; Lk 22:26"}, {"pk": 4052385, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 9, "verse": 36, "text": "He took a child, \u24d1 had him stand among them, and taking him in his arms, he said to them,", "comment": "\u24d1 Lk 1:7"}, {"pk": 4052386, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 9, "verse": 37, "text": "\u201cWhoever welcomes [5]one little child such as this in my name \u24d2welcomes me. And whoever welcomes me does not welcome me, but him who sent \u24d3me.\u201d \u24d4", "comment": "[5] Or \u201cWhoever receives
\u24d2 Jn 10:25
\u24d3 Mt 15:24; Mk 12:6; Jn 3:16-17
\u24d4 Mt 10:40"}, {"pk": 4052387, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 9, "verse": 38, "text": "John \u24d5 said to him, \u201cTeacher, \u24d6 we saw someone [6] driving out demons \u24d7 in your name, \u24d8 and we tried to stop him because he wasn\u2019t following us.\u201d \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d5 Jn 21:7
\u24d6 Mk 4:38
[6] Other mss add who didn\u2019t go along with us
\u24d7 Mk 3:15; Rv 9:20
\u24d8 Jn 10:25; 14:13
\u24d9 Nm 11:26-30"}, {"pk": 4052388, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 9, "verse": 39, "text": " \u201cDon\u2019t stop him,\u201d said Jesus, \u201cbecause there is no one who will perform a miracle \u24da in my name who can soon afterward speak evil of me.", "comment": "\u24da Ac 19:11"}, {"pk": 4052389, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 9, "verse": 40, "text": "For whoever is not against us is for us. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Mt 12:30; Lk 11:23"}, {"pk": 4052390, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 9, "verse": 41, "text": "And whoever gives you a cup of water to drink \u24dcin my name, because you belong to Christ \u24dd\u2014\u2009truly I tell you, \u24d0he will never lose his reward. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24dc Mt 10:42; 25:35-42; Rm 12:20
\u24dd Mt 1:17; Eph 5:2
\u24d0 Rv 22:21
\u24d1 Mt 10:42; 2Pt 2:13"}, {"pk": 4052391, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 9, "verse": 42, "text": " \u201cBut whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to fall away \u24d2 \u2009\u2014\u2009it would be better for him if a heavy millstone \u24d3 were hung around his neck and he were thrown into the sea.", "comment": "\u24d2 Ex 23:33; Jn 6:35
\u24d3 Jdg 9:53; Mt 24:41; Rv 18:22"}, {"pk": 4052392, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 9, "verse": 43, "text": " \u201cAnd if your hand causes you to fall away, cut it off. \u24d4 It is better for you to enter life maimed \u24d5 than to have two hands and go to hell, the unquenchable fire. [7] \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d4 Mt 5:29-30
\u24d5 Mt 15:30-31
[7] Some mss include v. 44: Where their worm does not die, and the fire is not quenched.
\u24d6 Mt 3:12; 5:22; 25:41; 2Th 1:8"}, {"pk": 4052393, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 9, "verse": 45, "text": "And if your foot causes you to fall away, cut it off. It is better for you to enter life lame \u24d7 than to have two feet and be thrown into hell. [8]", "comment": "\u24d7 Jn 5:3
[8] Some mss include v. 46: Where their worm does not die, and the fire is not quenched."}, {"pk": 4052394, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 9, "verse": 47, "text": "And if your eye causes you to fall away, gouge it out. It is better for you to enter the kingdom of God \u24d8 with one eye than to have two eyes and be thrown \u24d9 into hell, \u24da", "comment": "\u24d8 Mk 1:15
\u24d9 3Jn 10
\u24da Jms 3:6"}, {"pk": 4052395, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 9, "verse": 48, "text": "wheretheir worm does not die, and the fire is not quenched. [9]", "comment": "[9] Is 66:24"}, {"pk": 4052396, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 9, "verse": 49, "text": "For everyone will be salted with fire. [10] \u24db \u24dc", "comment": "[10] Other mss add and every sacrifice will be salted with salt
\u24db Lv 2:13; Ezk 43:24
\u24dc Lv 2:13; Ezk 43:24"}, {"pk": 4052397, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 9, "verse": 50, "text": "Salt is good, but if the salt should lose its flavor, how can you season it? \u24dd Have salt \u24d0among yourselves, and be at peace \u24d1with one another.\u201d", "comment": "\u24dd Mt 5:13; Lk 14:34
\u24d0 Ex 30:35; 2Kg 2:19-23; Col 4:6
\u24d1 Mt 5:9; Rm 12:18; 14:13; 2Co 13:11; 1Th 5:13; Heb 12:14"}, {"pk": 4052398, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 10, "verse": 1, "text": "He \u24d2 set out from there and went to the region of Judea \u24d3 and across the Jordan. \u24d4 Then crowds converged on him again, and as was his custom he taught \u24d5 them again.", "comment": "\u24d2 Mt 19:1-2
\u24d3 Lk 1:5
\u24d4 Mt 4:15,25; Lk 3:3; Jn 1:28; 3:26; 10:40
\u24d5 Mt 28:20; Ac 4:2; 2Tm 4:11"}, {"pk": 4052399, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 10, "verse": 2, "text": "Some Pharisees \u24d6 came to test \u24d7 him, asking, \u201cIs it lawful \u24d8 for a man to divorce \u24d9 his wife?\u201d \u24da", "comment": "\u24d6 Mk 7:3
\u24d7 Jms 1:13
\u24d8 Jn 18:31
\u24d9 Lv 21:7
\u24da 1Pt 3:1"}, {"pk": 4052400, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 10, "verse": 3, "text": "He replied to them, \u201cWhat did Moses \u24db command you?\u201d", "comment": "\u24db Ps 77:20; Mt 8:4; Heb 3:2"}, {"pk": 4052401, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 10, "verse": 4, "text": "They said, \u201cMoses permitted us to write divorce papers \u24dc and send her away.\u201d \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dc Mt 5:31
\u24dd Dt 24:1,3"}, {"pk": 4052402, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 10, "verse": 5, "text": "But Jesus told them, \u201cHe wrote this command for you because of the hardness of your hearts. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Mk 16:14"}, {"pk": 4052403, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 10, "verse": 6, "text": "But from the beginning \u24d1of creation \u24d2God [1]made them male and female. [2] \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d1 Jn 1:1; Ac 26:4
\u24d2 Jn 1:3; Rv 3:14
[1] Other mss omit God
[2] Gn 1:27; 5:2
\u24d3 Gn 1:27; 5:2"}, {"pk": 4052404, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 10, "verse": 7, "text": "For this reason a man will leave \u24d4his father and mother [3]", "comment": "\u24d4 Lk 15:4
[3] Some mss add and be joined to his wife
[4] Gn 2:24"}, {"pk": 4052405, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 10, "verse": 8, "text": "and the two will become one flesh. [4] \u24d5 So they are no longer two, but one flesh.", "comment": "\u24d5 Gn 2:24"}, {"pk": 4052406, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 10, "verse": 9, "text": "Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.\u201d \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 1Co 7:10-15; Heb 7:26"}, {"pk": 4052407, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 10, "verse": 10, "text": "When they were in the house again, the disciples questioned him about this matter."}, {"pk": 4052408, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 10, "verse": 11, "text": "He said to them, \u201cWhoever divorces his wife \u24d7 and marries \u24d8 another commits adultery \u24d9 against her.", "comment": "\u24d7 1Pt 3:1
\u24d8 1Tm 5:14
\u24d9 Mt 5:27-28"}, {"pk": 4052409, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 10, "verse": 12, "text": "Also, if she divorces her husband \u24da and marries another, she commits adultery.\u201d", "comment": "\u24da Mt 1:19"}, {"pk": 4052410, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 10, "verse": 13, "text": "People \u24db were bringing little children \u24dc to him in order that he might touch them, but the disciples rebuked \u24dd them.", "comment": "\u24db Mt 19:13-15; Lk 18:15-17
\u24dc Lk 1:7
\u24dd 2Tm 4:2"}, {"pk": 4052411, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 10, "verse": 14, "text": "When Jesus saw it, he was indignant \u24d0 and said to them, \u201cLet the little children come to me. \u24d1 Don\u2019t stop \u24d2 them, because the kingdom of God \u24d3 belongs to such as these.", "comment": "\u24d0 Lk 13:14
\u24d1 Lk 14:26
\u24d2 1Co 14:39
\u24d3 Mk 1:15"}, {"pk": 4052412, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 10, "verse": 15, "text": "Truly I tell you, \u24d4 whoever does not receive [5] \u24d5the kingdom of God like a little child \u24d6will never enter it.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 72:19; Rv 22:21
[5] Or not welcome
\u24d5 Ac 17:11
\u24d6 Lk 1:7"}, {"pk": 4052413, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 10, "verse": 16, "text": "After taking them in his arms, he laid his hands on \u24d7 them and blessed \u24d8 them.", "comment": "\u24d7 1Tm 5:22
\u24d8 Gn 48:15"}, {"pk": 4052414, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 10, "verse": 17, "text": "As \u24d9 he was setting out on a journey, \u24da a man ran up, knelt down \u24db before him, and asked him, \u201cGood \u24dc teacher, \u24dd what must I do to inherit \u24d0 eternal life?\u201d \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d9 Mt 19:16-30; Lk 18:18-30
\u24da Mk 8:27
\u24db Mt 17:14; 27:29; Mk 1:40
\u24dc Gn 1:31
\u24dd Mk 4:38; Eph 4:11
\u24d0 Rv 21:7
\u24d1 Lk 10:25-28; Jn 12:25; Ac 13:48"}, {"pk": 4052415, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 10, "verse": 18, "text": " \u201cWhy do you call me good?\u201d Jesus asked him. \u201cNo one is good except God alone. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 69:16"}, {"pk": 4052416, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 10, "verse": 19, "text": "You know the commandments: Do not murder; \u24d3 do not commit adultery; \u24d4 do not steal; \u24d5 do not bear false witness; \u24d6 do not defraud; \u24d7 honor \u24d8 your father and mother.\u201d [6] \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d3 Mt 5:21
\u24d4 Mt 5:27-28
\u24d5 Eph 4:28
\u24d6 Pr 6:19
\u24d7 1Co 6:7-8; 7:5; 1Tm 6:5; Jms 5:4
\u24d8 1Tm 5:3
[6] Ex 20:12-16; Dt 5:16-20
\u24d9 Ex 21:15"}, {"pk": 4052417, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 10, "verse": 20, "text": "He said to him, \u201cTeacher, \u24da I have kept all these from my youth.\u201d", "comment": "\u24da Mk 4:38; Eph 4:11"}, {"pk": 4052418, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 10, "verse": 21, "text": "Looking at him, Jesus loved him \u24db and said to him, \u201cYou lack one thing: Go, sell all you have and give to the poor, \u24dcand you will have treasure \u24ddin heaven. \u24d0Then come, [7]follow me.\u201d \u24d1", "comment": "\u24db Lk 6:35; 2Th 2:13; Heb 12:6
\u24dc Mk 14:7; Rm 15:26
\u24dd 2Co 4:7
\u24d0 Mt 6:20; 13:44; Lk 12:33
[7] Other mss add taking up the cross, and
\u24d1 Jn 8:12"}, {"pk": 4052419, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 10, "verse": 22, "text": "But he was dismayed by this demand, and he went away grieving, \u24d2 because he had many possessions. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d2 2Co 2:2
\u24d3 Ac 2:45; 5:1"}, {"pk": 4052420, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 10, "verse": 23, "text": "Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, \u201cHow hard it is for those who have wealth \u24d4 to enter the kingdom of God!\u201d \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d4 Ac 4:37; 8:18,20; 24:26
\u24d5 Mk 1:15"}, {"pk": 4052421, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 10, "verse": 24, "text": "The disciples were astonished at his words. Again Jesus said to them, \u201cChildren, \u24d6how hard it is [8]to enter the kingdom of God!", "comment": "\u24d6 Lk 1:7
[8] Other mss add for those trusting in wealth"}, {"pk": 4052422, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 10, "verse": 25, "text": "It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich \u24d7 person to enter the kingdom of God.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d7 Gn 24:35; Rv 2:9"}, {"pk": 4052423, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 10, "verse": 26, "text": "They were even more astonished, saying to one another, \u201cThen who can be saved?\u201d \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Ac 16:30; Eph 2:8"}, {"pk": 4052424, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 10, "verse": 27, "text": "Looking at them, Jesus said, \u201cWith man it is impossible, \u24d9 but not with God, because all things are possible with God.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d9 Heb 6:4"}, {"pk": 4052425, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 10, "verse": 28, "text": "Peter \u24da began to tell him, \u201cLook, we have left everything and followed you.\u201d", "comment": "\u24da Lk 6:14; Ac 10:32"}, {"pk": 4052426, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 10, "verse": 29, "text": " \u201cTruly I tell you,\u201d \u24db Jesus said, \u201cthere is no one who has left house or brothers or sisters or mother or father [9]or children or fields for my sake and for the sake of the gospel, \u24dc", "comment": "\u24db Rv 22:21
[9] Other mss add or wife
\u24dc Mk 1:1; Php 1:5"}, {"pk": 4052427, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 10, "verse": 30, "text": "who will not receive a hundred times \u24dd more, now at this time \u24d0 \u2009\u2014\u2009houses, brothers and sisters, mothers and children, and fields, with persecutions \u24d1 \u2009\u2014\u2009and eternal life \u24d2 in the age to come. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24dd Lk 21:8
\u24d0 Lk 20:10
\u24d1 Mt 13:21
\u24d2 Jn 12:25; Ac 13:48
\u24d3 Mt 12:32; Lk 20:35; Eph 1:21; 2:7"}, {"pk": 4052428, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 10, "verse": 31, "text": "But many who are first will be last, and the last first.\u201d \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Mk 9:35"}, {"pk": 4052429, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 10, "verse": 32, "text": "They \u24d5 were on the road, going up to Jerusalem, \u24d6 and Jesus was walking ahead of them. The disciples were astonished, but those who followed him were afraid. \u24d7 Taking the Twelve aside again, he began to tell them the things that would happen to him. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d5 Mt 20:17-19; Lk 18:31-34
\u24d6 Ps 79:1; Mt 23:37
\u24d7 Ps 147:11; Pr 1:7; Rv 14:7
\u24d8 Jn 6:61"}, {"pk": 4052430, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 10, "verse": 33, "text": "\u201cSee, we are going up to Jerusalem. The Son of Man \u24d9 will be handed over to the chief priests and the scribes, \u24da and they will condemn him to death. Then they will hand him over to the Gentiles, \u24db", "comment": "\u24d9 Mk 2:10
\u24da Mt 2:4
\u24db Mk 8:31; 9:31"}, {"pk": 4052431, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 10, "verse": 34, "text": "and they will mock him, spit on him, flog [10]him, and kill him, and he will rise \u24dcafter three days.\u201d \u24dd", "comment": "[10] Or scourge
\u24dc Mt 16:21; Ac 2:24
\u24dd Lk 9:22"}, {"pk": 4052432, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 10, "verse": 35, "text": "James \u24d0 and John, \u24d1 the sons of Zebedee, \u24d2 approached him and said, \u201cTeacher, \u24d3 we want you to do whatever we ask you.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d0 Mt 20:20-28; Ac 12:2
\u24d1 Jn 21:7
\u24d2 Jn 21:2
\u24d3 Mk 4:38; Eph 4:11"}, {"pk": 4052433, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 10, "verse": 36, "text": " \u201cWhat do you want me to do for you?\u201d he asked them."}, {"pk": 4052434, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 10, "verse": 37, "text": "They answered him, \u201cAllow us to sit at your right and at your left in your glory.\u201d \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Mt 19:28; Lk 9:26"}, {"pk": 4052435, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 10, "verse": 38, "text": "Jesus said to them, \u201cYou don\u2019t know what you\u2019re asking. \u24d5 Are you able to drink the cup \u24d6 I drink or to be baptized with the baptism \u24d7 I am baptized with?\u201d \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d5 Jn 11:22
\u24d6 Ps 75:8
\u24d7 Lk 12:50; Ac 22:16
\u24d8 Lk 12:50; Rm 6:3; 2Co 4:10-11; Gl 2:20"}, {"pk": 4052436, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 10, "verse": 39, "text": "\u201cWe are able,\u201d they told him. Jesus said to them, \u201cYou will drink the cup I drink, and you will be baptized with the baptism I am baptized with. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Ac 12:2; Rv 1:9"}, {"pk": 4052437, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 10, "verse": 40, "text": "But to sit at my right or left is not mine to give; instead, it is for those for whom it has been prepared.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4052438, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 10, "verse": 41, "text": "When the ten disciples heard this, they began to be indignant with James and John. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Jn 21:7"}, {"pk": 4052439, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 10, "verse": 42, "text": "Jesus called them over and said to them, \u201cYou know that those who are regarded as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over \u24db them, and those in high positions act as tyrants over them.", "comment": "\u24db Ac 19:16; 1Pt 5:3"}, {"pk": 4052440, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 10, "verse": 43, "text": "But it is not so among you. \u24dc On the contrary, whoever wants to become great among you will be your servant, \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dc Mk 9:35; 10:45
\u24dd Lk 22:26"}, {"pk": 4052441, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 10, "verse": 44, "text": "and whoever wants to be first among you will be a slave to all. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Mt 10:24; Php 2:7; Rv 1:1"}, {"pk": 4052442, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 10, "verse": 45, "text": "For even the Son of Man \u24d1 did not come to be served, but to serve, \u24d2 and to give his life \u24d3 as a ransom \u24d4 for many.\u201d [11] \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d1 Mk 2:10
\u24d2 Jn 13:13-15; Php 2:7
\u24d3 Jn 6:51; 10:15; Gl 2:20
\u24d4 Lv 27:31; Ps 49:8; Mt 26:28; Eph 1:7
[11] Or in the place of many; Is 53:10-12
\u24d5 Is 52:13\u201453:12; Mt 20:28"}, {"pk": 4052443, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 10, "verse": 46, "text": "They \u24d6 came to Jericho. \u24d7 And as he was leaving Jericho with his disciples and a large crowd, Bartimaeus (the son of Timaeus), a blind \u24d8 beggar, \u24d9 was sitting by the road. \u24da", "comment": "\u24d6 Mt 20:29-34; Lk 18:35-43
\u24d7 Nm 22:1
\u24d8 Mt 15:14
\u24d9 Jn 9:8
\u24da Mk 8:27"}, {"pk": 4052444, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 10, "verse": 47, "text": "When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, \u24db he began to cry out, \u201cJesus, Son of David, \u24dc have mercy \u24dd on me!\u201d \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dc 2Ch 1:1; Mt 1:1; Rm 1:3
\u24db Mk 14:67
\u24dd Mt 5:7; Mk 5:19; Lk 1:50
\u24d0 Mt 15:22; 17:15; Mk 10:48; Lk 16:24"}, {"pk": 4052445, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 10, "verse": 48, "text": "Many warned him to keep quiet, but he was crying out all the more, \u201cHave mercy on me, \u24d1 Son of David!\u201d", "comment": "\u24d1 Mk 10:47"}, {"pk": 4052446, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 10, "verse": 49, "text": "Jesus stopped and said, \u201cCall him.\u201d So they called the blind man and said to him, \u201cHave courage! \u24d2 Get up; he\u2019s calling for you.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d2 Jn 16:33"}, {"pk": 4052447, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 10, "verse": 50, "text": "He threw off his coat, \u24d3 jumped up, and came to Jesus.", "comment": "\u24d3 Lk 19:36"}, {"pk": 4052448, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 10, "verse": 51, "text": "Then Jesus answered him, \u201cWhat do you want \u24d4 me to do for you?\u201d \u201cRabboni,\u201d [12] \u24d5 the blind man said to him, \u201cI want to see.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d4 Mk 1:40
[12] Hb word for my lord
\u24d5 Jn 20:16"}, {"pk": 4052449, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 10, "verse": 52, "text": "Jesus said to him, \u201cGo, your faith has saved you.\u201d \u24d6 Immediately he could see and began to follow Jesus on the road.", "comment": "\u24d6 Mt 9:22; Mk 6:56; Lk 5:20"}, {"pk": 4052450, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 11, "verse": 1, "text": "When \u24d7 they approached Jerusalem, \u24d8 at Bethphage and Bethany \u24d9 near the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples", "comment": "\u24d8 Mt 23:37; Ac 8:1
\u24d7 Mt 21:1-11; Lk 19:28-44; Jn 12:12-19
\u24d9 Mt 26:6; Lk 24:50; Jn 11:1,18; 12:1"}, {"pk": 4052451, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 11, "verse": 2, "text": "and told them, \u201cGo into the village ahead of you. As soon as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, on which no one has ever sat. Untie it and bring it."}, {"pk": 4052452, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 11, "verse": 3, "text": "If anyone says to you, \u2018Why are you doing this?\u2009\u2019 say, \u2018The Lord needs it and will send it back here right away.\u2019\u201d"}, {"pk": 4052453, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 11, "verse": 4, "text": "So they went and found a colt outside in the street, tied by a door. They untied it,"}, {"pk": 4052454, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 11, "verse": 5, "text": "and some of those standing there said to them, \u201cWhat are you doing, untying the colt?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4052455, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 11, "verse": 6, "text": "They answered them just as Jesus had said; so they let them go."}, {"pk": 4052456, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 11, "verse": 7, "text": "They brought the donkey to Jesus and threw their clothes on it, and he sat on it."}, {"pk": 4052457, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 11, "verse": 8, "text": "Many people spread their clothes on the road, \u24da and others spread leafy branches cut from the fields. [1]", "comment": "\u24da Mk 8:27
[1] Other mss read others were cutting leafy branches from the trees and spreading them on the road"}, {"pk": 4052458, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 11, "verse": 9, "text": "Those who went ahead and those who followed shouted: Hosanna!
Blessed is he who comes
in the name \u24db \u24dc of the Lord! [2] \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24db Jn 10:25
\u24dc Jn 10:25
[2] Ps 118:26
\u24dd Lk 1:42; Heb 6:14"}, {"pk": 4052459, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 11, "verse": 10, "text": "Blessed is the coming kingdom \u24d0
of our father David! \u24d1
Hosanna \u24d2 in the highest heaven!
", "comment": "\u24d2 Mk 11:9
\u24d0 Mk 1:15; 9:1
\u24d1 Lk 1:27; Ac 2:29; 4:25"}, {"pk": 4052460, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 11, "verse": 11, "text": "He went into Jerusalem \u24d3 and into the temple. \u24d4 After looking around at everything, since it was already late, he went out to Bethany \u24d5 with the Twelve.", "comment": "\u24d3 Mt 23:37
\u24d4 Ac 21:26
\u24d5 Mk 11:1"}, {"pk": 4052461, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 11, "verse": 12, "text": "The \u24d6 next day when they went out from Bethany, he was hungry.", "comment": "\u24d6 Mt 21:12-19; Lk 19:45-48"}, {"pk": 4052462, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 11, "verse": 13, "text": "Seeing in the distance a fig \u24d7 tree with leaves, he went to find out if there was anything on it. When he came to it, he found nothing but leaves; for it was not the season for figs.", "comment": "\u24d7 Lk 6:44; Jn 1:48"}, {"pk": 4052463, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 11, "verse": 14, "text": "He said to it, \u201cMay no one ever eat fruit \u24d8 from you again!\u201d \u24d9 And his disciples \u24da heard it.", "comment": "\u24d8 Mt 3:8; 7:16-21
\u24d9 Jr 8:13
\u24da Mk 10:10"}, {"pk": 4052464, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 11, "verse": 15, "text": "They came to Jerusalem, \u24db and he went into the temple \u24dc and began to throw out those buying and selling. He overturned the tables of the money changers \u24dd and the chairs of those selling doves,", "comment": "\u24db Mt 23:37
\u24dc Ac 21:26
\u24dd Jn 2:15"}, {"pk": 4052465, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 11, "verse": 16, "text": "and would not permit anyone to carry goods through the temple."}, {"pk": 4052466, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 11, "verse": 17, "text": "He was teaching them: \u201cIs it not written, \u24d0 My house \u24d1 will be called a house of prayer \u24d2 for all nations? \u24d3 But you have made it a den of thieves!\u201d [3] \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d0 Mk 1:2; Ac 15:15
\u24d1 Lk 11:51; Jn 2:17
\u24d2 Ac 12:5; 16:13
\u24d3 Is 56:7
[3] Jr 7:11
\u24d4 Jr 7:11"}, {"pk": 4052467, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 11, "verse": 18, "text": "The chief priests and the scribes \u24d5 heard it and started looking for a way to kill him. For they were afraid \u24d6 of him, because the whole crowd was astonished by his teaching.", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 147:11; Pr 1:7; Rv 14:7
\u24d5 Mt 2:4"}, {"pk": 4052468, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 11, "verse": 19, "text": "Whenever evening came, they would go out of the city."}, {"pk": 4052469, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 11, "verse": 20, "text": "Early \u24d7 in the morning, as they were passing by, they saw the fig tree withered from the roots up.", "comment": "\u24d7 Mt 21:19-22"}, {"pk": 4052470, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 11, "verse": 21, "text": "Then Peter \u24d8 remembered and said to him, \u201cRabbi, \u24d9 look! The fig tree that you cursed \u24da has withered.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d8 Lk 6:14; Ac 10:32
\u24d9 Jn 11:8
\u24da Jms 3:9"}, {"pk": 4052471, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 11, "verse": 22, "text": "Jesus replied to them, \u201cHave faith in God. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Mt 17:20"}, {"pk": 4052472, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 11, "verse": 23, "text": "Truly I tell you, \u24dc if anyone says to this mountain, \u2018Be lifted up and thrown into the sea,\u2019 and does not doubt \u24dd in his heart, but believes \u24d0 that what he says will happen, it will be done for him. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 72:19; Rv 22:21
\u24dd Ac 10:20
\u24d0 Jn 3:16; Ac 10:43; Rm 10:9; 1Pt 1:8-10
\u24d1 Mk 9:23; Jn 11:22"}, {"pk": 4052473, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 11, "verse": 24, "text": "Therefore I tell you, everything you pray \u24d2and ask for \u24d3 \u2009\u2014\u2009 believe that you have received [4] \u24d4it and it will be yours.", "comment": "\u24d2 Mt 5:44; Ac 12:12
\u24d3 Jn 14:13; Jms 1:5
[4] Some mss read you receive; other mss read you will receive
\u24d4 Mt 7:8"}, {"pk": 4052474, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 11, "verse": 25, "text": "And whenever you stand \u24d5 praying, if you have anything against anyone, forgive \u24d6 him, so that your Father \u24d7 in heaven \u24d8 will also forgive \u24d9 you your wrongdoing.\u201d [5]", "comment": "\u24d5 Lk 18:11
\u24d6 Mt 6:12; 9:2
\u24d7 Mt 5:16; Lk 11:13
\u24d8 Mt 6:1; Lk 12:33
\u24d9 Ps 25:11; Mt 9:2
[5] Some mss include v. 26: \u201cBut if you don\u2019t forgive, neither will your Father in heaven forgive your wrongdoing.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4052475, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 11, "verse": 27, "text": "They \u24da came again to Jerusalem. \u24db As he was walking in the temple, \u24dc the chief priests, the scribes, \u24dd and the elders \u24d0 came", "comment": "\u24da Mt 21:23-27; Lk 20:1-8
\u24db Mt 23:37
\u24dc Ac 21:26
\u24dd Mt 2:4
\u24d0 3Jn 1"}, {"pk": 4052476, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 11, "verse": 28, "text": "and asked him, \u201cBy what authority \u24d1 are you doing these things? Who gave you this authority to do these things?\u201d", "comment": "\u24d1 Mk 1:22"}, {"pk": 4052477, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 11, "verse": 29, "text": "Jesus said to them, \u201cI will ask you one question; \u24d2 then answer me, and I will tell you by what authority I do these things.", "comment": "\u24d2 Mk 4:14"}, {"pk": 4052478, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 11, "verse": 30, "text": "Was John\u2019s baptism \u24d3 from heaven or of human origin? Answer me.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d3 Lk 7:29; Ac 18:25; 19:3"}, {"pk": 4052479, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 11, "verse": 31, "text": "They discussed it among themselves: \u201cIf we say, \u2018From heaven,\u2019 he will say, \u2018Then why didn\u2019t you believe \u24d4 him?\u2019", "comment": "\u24d4 1Jn 5:10"}, {"pk": 4052480, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 11, "verse": 32, "text": "But if we say, \u2018Of human origin\u2019\u201d\u2009\u2014\u2009they were afraid of the crowd, because everyone thought that John was truly a prophet. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Mt 2:23; Ac 7:52"}, {"pk": 4052481, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 11, "verse": 33, "text": "So they answered Jesus, \u201cWe don\u2019t know.\u201d And Jesus said to them, \u201cNeither will I tell you by what authority I do these things.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4052482, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 12, "verse": 1, "text": "He \u24d6 began to speak to them in parables: \u201cA man planted a vineyard, \u24d7 put a fence around it, dug out a pit for a winepress, and built a watchtower. Then he leased it to tenant farmers and went away.", "comment": "\u24d6 Mt 21:33-46; Lk 20:9-19
\u24d7 Gn 9:20"}, {"pk": 4052483, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 12, "verse": 2, "text": "At harvest time he sent \u24d8 a servant \u24d9 to the farmers to collect some of the fruit \u24da of the vineyard from them.", "comment": "\u24d8 Mk 3:14
\u24d9 Mt 10:24
\u24da Mt 3:8; 7:16"}, {"pk": 4052484, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 12, "verse": 3, "text": "But they took him, beat \u24db him, and sent him away empty-handed. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24db Lk 22:63
\u24dc Col 2:8"}, {"pk": 4052485, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 12, "verse": 4, "text": "Again he sent another servant to them, and they [1]hit him on the head and treated him shamefully. [2]", "comment": "[1] Other mss add threw stones and
[2] Other mss add and sent him off"}, {"pk": 4052486, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 12, "verse": 5, "text": "Then he sent another, and they killed that one. He also sent many others; some they beat, and others they killed."}, {"pk": 4052487, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 12, "verse": 6, "text": "He still had one to send, a beloved \u24dd son. Finally \u24d0 he sent him to them, saying, \u2018They will respect my son.\u2019", "comment": "\u24dd Eph 1:6; Phm 1
\u24d0 Heb 1:1-2"}, {"pk": 4052488, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 12, "verse": 7, "text": "But those tenant farmers said to one another, \u2018This is the heir. Come, let\u2019s kill him, and the inheritance will be ours.\u2019"}, {"pk": 4052489, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 12, "verse": 8, "text": "So they seized him, killed him, and threw him out of the vineyard."}, {"pk": 4052490, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 12, "verse": 9, "text": "What then will the owner [3] \u24d1of the vineyard do? He will come and kill the farmers and give the vineyard to others.", "comment": "[3] Or lord
\u24d1 Col 3:22"}, {"pk": 4052491, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 12, "verse": 10, "text": "Haven\u2019t you read this Scripture: \u24d2 The [4] stone that the builders rejected
has become the cornerstone. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d2 Mt 26:54; 2Pt 1:20
[4] Ps 118:22-23
\u24d3 Ac 4:11; 1Pt 2:7"}, {"pk": 4052492, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 12, "verse": 11, "text": " This came about from the Lord \u24d4
and is wonderful in our eyes?\u201d \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d4 Col 4:1; Jd 5
\u24d5 Ps 118:22-23"}, {"pk": 4052493, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 12, "verse": 12, "text": "They were looking for a way to arrest him but feared the crowd because they knew he had spoken this parable against them. So they left him and went away."}, {"pk": 4052494, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 12, "verse": 13, "text": "Then \u24d6 they sent some of the Pharisees \u24d7 and the Herodians \u24d8 to Jesus to trap him in his words. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d6 Mt 22:15-22; Lk 20:20-26
\u24d7 Mk 7:3
\u24d8 Mk 3:6
\u24d9 Lk 11:54"}, {"pk": 4052495, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 12, "verse": 14, "text": "When they came, they said to him, \u201cTeacher, we know you are truthful and don\u2019t care what anyone thinks, nor do you show partiality \u24da but teach the way of God truthfully. Is it lawful to pay taxes \u24db to Caesar or not? Should we pay or shouldn\u2019t we?\u201d", "comment": "\u24da Dt 1:17
\u24db Mt 17:25"}, {"pk": 4052496, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 12, "verse": 15, "text": "But knowing their hypocrisy, \u24dc he said to them, \u201cWhy are you testing \u24ddme? Bring me a denarius [5] \u24d0to look at.\u201d", "comment": "\u24dc Mt 23:28; Lk 12:1; Gl 2:13; 1Tm 4:2; 1Pt 2:1
\u24dd Jms 1:13
[5] A denarius = one day\u2019s wage
\u24d0 Mt 18:28"}, {"pk": 4052497, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 12, "verse": 16, "text": "They brought a coin. \u201cWhose image \u24d1 and inscription \u24d2 is this?\u201d he asked them. \u201cCaesar\u2019s,\u201d they replied.", "comment": "\u24d1 Rv 13:14
\u24d2 Mk 15:26; Lk 23:38"}, {"pk": 4052498, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 12, "verse": 17, "text": "Jesus told them, \u201cGive to Caesar the things that are Caesar\u2019s, and to God the things that are God\u2019s.\u201d \u24d3 And they were utterly amazed \u24d4 at him.", "comment": "\u24d3 Rm 13:7
\u24d4 Rv 17:6"}, {"pk": 4052499, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 12, "verse": 18, "text": "Sadducees, \u24d5 who say there is no resurrection, \u24d6 came to him and questioned him:", "comment": "\u24d5 Mt 22:23-33; Lk 20:27-40
\u24d6 Ac 23:6"}, {"pk": 4052500, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 12, "verse": 19, "text": "\u201cTeacher, \u24d7 Moses \u24d8 wrote for us that if a man\u2019s brother dies, leaving a wife behind but no child, \u24d9 that man should take the wife \u24da and raise up offspring for his brother. [6] \u24db", "comment": "\u24d7 Mk 4:38; Eph 4:11
\u24d8 Ps 77:20; Mt 8:4; Heb 3:2
\u24d9 Lk 1:7
\u24da Mt 1:6
[6] Gn 38:8; Dt 25:5
\u24db Gn 38:8; Dt 25:5-10"}, {"pk": 4052501, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 12, "verse": 20, "text": "There were seven brothers. The first married a woman, and dying, left no offspring."}, {"pk": 4052502, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 12, "verse": 21, "text": "The second also took her, and he died, leaving no offspring. And the third likewise."}, {"pk": 4052503, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 12, "verse": 22, "text": "None of the seven [7] left offspring. Last of all, the woman died too.", "comment": "[7] Other mss add had taken her and"}, {"pk": 4052504, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 12, "verse": 23, "text": "In the resurrection, when they rise, [8] whose wife will she be, since the seven had married her?\u201d", "comment": "[8] Other mss omit when they rise"}, {"pk": 4052505, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 12, "verse": 24, "text": "Jesus spoke to them, \u201cIsn\u2019t this the reason why you\u2019re mistaken: you don\u2019t know the Scriptures \u24dc or the power \u24dd of God? \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dc Mt 26:54; 2Pt 1:20
\u24dd Lk 1:35; 6:19
\u24d0 2Co 13:4; Rv 11:17"}, {"pk": 4052506, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 12, "verse": 25, "text": "For when they rise \u24d1from the dead, \u24d2they neither marry nor are given in marriage \u24d3but are like angels \u24d4in heaven.", "comment": "\u24d1 Lk 18:33
\u24d2 Jn 5:25; 20:9
\u24d3 1Tm 5:14
\u24d4 Mt 13:49; Ac 5:19; Rv 14:6"}, {"pk": 4052507, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 12, "verse": 26, "text": "And as for the dead being raised\u2009\u2014\u2009haven\u2019t you read in the book of Moses, in the passage about the burning bush, how God said to him: I [9]am the God of Abraham \u24d5and the God of Isaac \u24d6and the God of Jacob? \u24d7 \u24d8", "comment": "[9] Ex 3:6,15-16
\u24d5 Gl 3:6
\u24d6 Jms 2:21
\u24d7 Ex 3:6,15-16
\u24d8 Mt 1:2; Lk 1:33"}, {"pk": 4052508, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 12, "verse": 27, "text": "He is not the God of the dead but of the living. You are badly mistaken.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4052509, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 12, "verse": 28, "text": "One \u24d9 of the scribes \u24da approached. When he heard them debating and saw that Jesus answered them well, he asked him, \u201cWhich command is the most important of all?\u201d\u2009", "comment": "\u24d9 Mt 22:34-40
\u24da Mt 2:4"}, {"pk": 4052510, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 12, "verse": 29, "text": "Jesus answered, \u201cThe most important [10]is Listen, O Israel! The Lord \u24dbour God, the Lord \u24dcis one. [11]", "comment": "[10] Other mss add of all the commands
\u24db Col 4:1; Jd 5
\u24dc Dt 6:4
[11] Or the Lord our God is Lord alone."}, {"pk": 4052511, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 12, "verse": 30, "text": "Love \u24ddthe Lord your God \u24d0with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, \u24d1and with all your strength. [12] [13] \u24d2", "comment": "\u24dd Lk 6:35
\u24d0 Dt 6:5; Lk 10:27
\u24d1 1Jn 5:20
[12] Other mss add This is the first commandment.
[13] Dt 6:4-5; Jos 22:5
\u24d2 Dt 6:4-5; Jos 22:5"}, {"pk": 4052512, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 12, "verse": 31, "text": "The second is, Love your neighbor \u24d3as yourself. [14] \u24d4There is no other command \u24d5greater than these.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d3 Lk 10:29
[14] Lv 19:18
\u24d4 Lv 19:18; 1Jn 4:21
\u24d5 Mk 7:8"}, {"pk": 4052513, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 12, "verse": 32, "text": "Then the scribe said to him, \u201cYou are right, teacher. You have correctly said that he is one, and there is no one \u24d6 else except him. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 Rm 3:30
\u24d7 Dt 4:35,39; 6:4; Is 37:20; 43:10; 44:6; 45:21"}, {"pk": 4052514, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 12, "verse": 33, "text": "And to love \u24d8 him with all your heart, with all your understanding, [15] and with all your strength, and to love your neighbor as yourself, is far more important than all the burnt offerings and sacrifices.\u201d \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d8 Lk 6:35
[15] Other mss add with all your soul
\u24d9 1Sm 15:22; Ps 51:16; Hs 6:6; Am 5:22; Mc 6:6-8"}, {"pk": 4052515, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 12, "verse": 34, "text": "When Jesus saw that he answered wisely, he said to him, \u201cYou are not far from the kingdom of God.\u201d \u24da And no one dared \u24db to question him any longer.", "comment": "\u24da Mk 1:15
\u24db Lk 20:40"}, {"pk": 4052516, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 12, "verse": 35, "text": "While \u24dc Jesus was teaching in the temple, he asked, \u24dd \u201cHow can the scribes \u24d0 say that the Messiah \u24d1 is the son of David? \u24d2", "comment": "\u24dc Mt 22:41-46; Lk 20:41-44
\u24dd Ac 21:26
\u24d0 Mt 2:4
\u24d1 Mt 1:17; Eph 5:2
\u24d2 2Ch 1:1; Mt 1:1; Rm 1:3"}, {"pk": 4052517, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 12, "verse": 36, "text": "David \u24d3 himself says by the Holy Spirit: \u24d4 The Lord \u24d5 declared to my Lord,
\u2018Sit at my right hand \u24d6
until I put your enemies under your feet.\u2019 [16] \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d5 Lk 17:5
\u24d3 Lk 1:27
\u24d4 Jn 1:33; Ac 19:21
\u24d6 Mt 20:21
[16] Ps 110:1
\u24d7 Ps 110:1"}, {"pk": 4052518, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 12, "verse": 37, "text": " David himself calls him \u2018Lord\u2019; how then can he be his son?\u201d And the large crowd was listening to him with delight."}, {"pk": 4052519, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 12, "verse": 38, "text": "He \u24d8 also said in his teaching, \u201cBeware of the scribes, who want to go around in long robes \u24d9 and who want greetings in the marketplaces, \u24da", "comment": "\u24d9 Rv 7:14
\u24d8 Mt 23:1-36; Lk 20:45-47
\u24da Mk 6:56"}, {"pk": 4052520, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 12, "verse": 39, "text": "the best seats \u24db in the synagogues, \u24dc and the places of honor \u24dd at banquets. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24db Lk 11:43
\u24dc Jms 2:2
\u24dd Lk 14:7-8
\u24d0 Jn 13:2"}, {"pk": 4052521, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 12, "verse": 40, "text": "They devour \u24d1 widows\u2019 \u24d2 houses and say long prayers \u24d3 just for show. These will receive harsher judgment.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d1 Gl 5:15
\u24d2 Jms 1:27
\u24d3 Mt 5:44; Ac 12:12"}, {"pk": 4052522, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 12, "verse": 41, "text": "Sitting \u24d4 across from the temple treasury, \u24d5 he watched how the crowd dropped money into the treasury. Many rich \u24d6 people were putting in large sums.", "comment": "\u24d4 Lk 21:1-4
\u24d5 Jn 8:20
\u24d6 Gn 24:35; Rv 2:9"}, {"pk": 4052523, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 12, "verse": 42, "text": "Then a poor \u24d7 widow came and dropped in two tiny coins worth very little.", "comment": "\u24d7 Mk 14:7"}, {"pk": 4052524, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 12, "verse": 43, "text": "Summoning his disciples, \u24d8 he said to them, \u201cTruly I tell you, \u24d9 this poor widow has put more into the treasury than all the others. \u24da", "comment": "\u24d8 Mt 9:10; Mk 10:10; Lk 6:1; Jn 6:3; Ac 6:1
\u24d9 Ps 72:19; Rv 22:21
\u24da Jn 8:20"}, {"pk": 4052525, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 12, "verse": 44, "text": "For they all gave out of their surplus, \u24db but she out of her poverty \u24dc has put in everything she had \u24dd \u2009\u2014\u2009all she had to live on.\u201d \u24d0", "comment": "\u24db 1Co 15:58
\u24dc Php 4:11
\u24dd Lk 15:12
\u24d0 1Jn 3:17"}, {"pk": 4052526, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 13, "verse": 1, "text": "As \u24d1 he was going out of the temple, \u24d2 one of his disciples said to him, \u201cTeacher, \u24d3 look! What massive stones! What impressive buildings!\u201d \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d1 Mt 24:1-51; Lk 21:5-38
\u24d2 Ac 21:26
\u24d3 Mk 4:38
\u24d4 1Co 14:3"}, {"pk": 4052527, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 13, "verse": 2, "text": "Jesus said to him, \u201cDo you see these great buildings? \u24d5 Not one stone will be left upon another\u2009\u2014\u2009all will be thrown down.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d5 Mk 14:58"}, {"pk": 4052528, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 13, "verse": 3, "text": "While he was sitting on the Mount of Olives \u24d6 across from the temple, \u24d7 Peter, \u24d8 James, \u24d9 John, \u24da and Andrew \u24db asked him privately,", "comment": "\u24d6 Mt 21:1
\u24d7 Ac 21:26
\u24d8 Lk 6:14; Ac 10:32
\u24d9 Ac 12:2
\u24da Jn 21:7
\u24db Jn 6:8"}, {"pk": 4052529, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 13, "verse": 4, "text": "\u201cTell us, when will these things happen? And what will be the sign when all these things are about to be accomplished?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4052530, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 13, "verse": 5, "text": "Jesus told them, \u201cWatch out that no one deceives you."}, {"pk": 4052531, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 13, "verse": 6, "text": "Many will come in my name, \u24dc saying, \u2018I am he,\u2019 \u24dd and they will deceive \u24d0 many.", "comment": "\u24dc Jn 10:25; 14:13
\u24dd Ex 3:14; Ps 45:8; Jn 8:24
\u24d0 1Jn 4:6"}, {"pk": 4052532, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 13, "verse": 7, "text": "When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, \u24d1 don\u2019t be alarmed; \u24d2 these things must take place, \u24d3 but it is not yet the end.", "comment": "\u24d2 2Th 2:2
\u24d1 Jr 51:46; Dn 11:44
\u24d3 Dn 2:28-29"}, {"pk": 4052533, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 13, "verse": 8, "text": "For nation will rise up against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. \u24d4There will be earthquakes in various places, and famines. [1]These are the beginning \u24d5of birth pains. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d4 Is 19:2
\u24d5 Ac 26:4
\u24d6 Gl 4:19
[1] Other mss add and disturbances"}, {"pk": 4052534, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 13, "verse": 9, "text": " \u201cBut you, be on your guard! They will hand you over to local courts, [2] \u24d7 and you will be flogged \u24d8 in the synagogues. \u24d9 You will stand before governors and kings \u24da because of me, \u24db as a witness \u24dc to them. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24d9 Jms 2:2
\u24da Ac 24:10-27; 25:1-12,23-27
\u24db Rm 8:36
\u24dc Mk 6:11; 1Tm 2:6
\u24dd Php 1:12
[2] Or sanhedrins
\u24d7 Mt 10:17
\u24d8 Lk 22:63; Ac 5:40; 16:19-23,37"}, {"pk": 4052535, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 13, "verse": 10, "text": "And it is necessary that the gospel \u24d0 be preached to all nations.", "comment": "\u24d0 Mk 1:1; Php 1:5"}, {"pk": 4052536, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 13, "verse": 11, "text": "So when they arrest you and hand you over, don\u2019t worry beforehand what you will say, but say whatever is given to you at that time, for it isn\u2019t you speaking, but the Holy Spirit."}, {"pk": 4052537, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 13, "verse": 12, "text": " \u201cBrother will betray \u24d1 brother to death, \u24d2 and a father his child. Children will rise up against parents and have them put to death.", "comment": "\u24d1 Jn 13:21
\u24d2 Is 19:2; Mc 7:6"}, {"pk": 4052538, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 13, "verse": 13, "text": "You will be hated by everyone because of my name, \u24d3 but the one who endures to the end will be saved. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 1Co 4:12; 2Th 1:4; 2Tm 2:12; Jms 1:12
\u24d3 Mt 10:22; Lk 6:22; Jn 15:18-21"}, {"pk": 4052539, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 13, "verse": 14, "text": " \u201cWhen you see the abomination of desolation [3] \u24d5 standing where it should not be\u201d (let the reader understand), \u201cthen those in Judea \u24d6must flee to the mountains.", "comment": "[3] Dn 9:27
\u24d5 Dn 9:27; 11:31; 12:11
\u24d6 Lk 1:5"}, {"pk": 4052540, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 13, "verse": 15, "text": "A man on the housetop must not come down or go in to get anything out of his house, \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Mt 24:17; Lk 17:31"}, {"pk": 4052541, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 13, "verse": 16, "text": "and a man in the field must not go back to get his coat. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Lk 19:36"}, {"pk": 4052542, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 13, "verse": 17, "text": "Woe \u24d9 to pregnant women and nursing mothers in those days!", "comment": "\u24d9 Rv 9:12"}, {"pk": 4052543, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 13, "verse": 18, "text": " \u201cPray \u24da it [4]won\u2019t happen in winter.", "comment": "\u24da Mt 5:44; Ac 12:12
[4] Other mss read \u201cPray that your escape"}, {"pk": 4052544, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 13, "verse": 19, "text": "For those will be days of tribulation, \u24db the kind that hasn\u2019t been from the beginning \u24dc of creation \u24dd until now and never will be again.", "comment": "\u24dc Ac 26:4
\u24db 1Co 1:4
\u24dd Jn 1:3; Rv 3:14"}, {"pk": 4052545, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 13, "verse": 20, "text": "If the Lord \u24d0 had not cut those days short, \u24d1 no one would be saved. But he cut those days short for the sake of the elect, \u24d2 whom he chose. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d2 Mt 24:22
\u24d0 Col 4:1; Jd 5
\u24d1 Is 60:21-22
\u24d3 Eph 1:4"}, {"pk": 4052546, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 13, "verse": 21, "text": " \u201cThen if anyone tells you, \u2018See, here is the Messiah! \u24d4 See, there!\u2009\u2019 do not believe it.", "comment": "\u24d4 Mt 1:17; Eph 5:2"}, {"pk": 4052547, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 13, "verse": 22, "text": "For false messiahs and false prophets will arise and will perform signs and wonders \u24d5 to lead astray, if possible, the elect.", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 7:3; Dn 6:27; Jn 4:48; Ac 4:30; Rm 15:19; 2Th 2:9; Heb 2:4"}, {"pk": 4052548, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 13, "verse": 23, "text": "And you must watch! I have told you everything in advance."}, {"pk": 4052549, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 13, "verse": 24, "text": " \u201cBut in those days, after that tribulation: \u24d6 The sun will be darkened, and the moon will not shed its light;", "comment": "\u24d6 2Co 1:4"}, {"pk": 4052550, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 13, "verse": 25, "text": "the stars \u24d7 will be falling from the sky, and the powers in the heavens will be shaken. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d7 Rv 1:16
\u24d8 Is 13:10; 34:4; Jl 2:10,31; 3:15"}, {"pk": 4052551, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 13, "verse": 26, "text": "Then they will see the Son of Man \u24d9 coming \u24da in clouds \u24db with great power \u24dc and glory. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24da Mk 8:38; 1Th 4:16
\u24db Dn 7:13-14
\u24dc Lk 6:19
\u24d9 Mk 2:10
\u24dd Mk 10:37; Lk 9:32"}, {"pk": 4052552, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 13, "verse": 27, "text": "He will send out the angels \u24d0 and gather his elect \u24d1 from the four winds, from the ends of the earth to the ends of heaven. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d1 Mt 22:14,22
\u24d0 Mt 13:49; Ac 5:19; Rv 14:6
\u24d2 Zch 2:6"}, {"pk": 4052553, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 13, "verse": 28, "text": " \u201cLearn \u24d3 this lesson \u24d4 from the fig \u24d5 tree: As soon as its branch becomes tender and sprouts leaves, you know that summer is near. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d5 Jn 1:48
\u24d3 Jn 7:15
\u24d4 Mk 12:1
\u24d6 Rv 1:1"}, {"pk": 4052554, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 13, "verse": 29, "text": "In the same way, when you see these things happening, recognize [5]that he [6]is near\u2009\u2014\u2009at the door.", "comment": "[6] Or it
[5] Or you know"}, {"pk": 4052555, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 13, "verse": 30, "text": " \u201cTruly I tell you, \u24d7 this generation will certainly not pass away until all these things take place.", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 72:19; Rv 22:21"}, {"pk": 4052556, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 13, "verse": 31, "text": "Heaven and earth \u24d8 will pass away, \u24d9 but my words will never pass away. \u24da", "comment": "\u24d9 2Pt 3:10
\u24d8 Lk 10:21
\u24da Ps 102:25-27; Is 40:6-8; 51:6; Mt 5:18; Lk 16:17"}, {"pk": 4052557, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 13, "verse": 32, "text": " \u201cNow concerning that day \u24db or hour no one knows\u2009\u2014\u2009neither the angels \u24dc in heaven nor the Son \u24dd \u2009\u2014\u2009but only the Father. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd Jn 5:19; Heb 1:2
\u24db Mt 25:13
\u24dc Mt 13:49
\u24d0 Mt 5:16; 11:27; Jn 8:42"}, {"pk": 4052558, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 13, "verse": 33, "text": " \u201cWatch! Be alert! [7] For you don\u2019t know when the time \u24d1 is coming. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d1 Lk 20:20
[7] Other mss add and pray
\u24d2 Ac 1:7; 1Th 5:1-2; 1Pt 5:6"}, {"pk": 4052559, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 13, "verse": 34, "text": " \u201cIt is like \u24d3 a man on a journey, who left his house, gave authority to his servants, \u24d4 gave each one his work, and commanded the doorkeeper to be alert.", "comment": "\u24d3 Lk 12:35-40
\u24d4 Mt 10:24"}, {"pk": 4052560, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 13, "verse": 35, "text": "Therefore be alert, \u24d5 since you don\u2019t know when the master \u24d6 of the house is coming\u2009\u2014\u2009whether in the evening or at midnight or at the crowing of the rooster or early in the morning.", "comment": "\u24d6 Col 3:22
\u24d5 Rv 16:15"}, {"pk": 4052561, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 13, "verse": 36, "text": "Otherwise, when he comes suddenly he might find you sleeping. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Pr 6:4"}, {"pk": 4052562, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 13, "verse": 37, "text": "And what I say to you, I say to everyone: Be alert!\u201d"}, {"pk": 4052563, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 14, "verse": 1, "text": "It \u24d8 was two days before the Passover \u24d9 and the Festival \u24da of Unleavened Bread. \u24db The chief priests and the scribes \u24dc were looking for a cunning \u24dd way to arrest Jesus and kill him. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dc Mt 2:4
\u24d8 Mt 26:1-5; Lk 22:1-2
\u24d9 Ex 12:11
\u24da Jn 5:1
\u24db Ex 23:15
\u24dd Ps 10:7
\u24d0 Jn 5:18"}, {"pk": 4052564, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 14, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cNot during the festival,\u201d they said, \u201cso that there won\u2019t be a riot among the people.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4052565, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 14, "verse": 3, "text": "While \u24d1 he was in Bethany \u24d2 at the house of Simon the leper, [1] \u24d3 as he was reclining at the table, \u24d4 a woman came with an alabaster jar of very expensive perfume of pure nard. She broke the jar and poured it on his head. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d1 Mt 26:6-13; Jn 12:2-8
\u24d2 Mk 11:1
\u24d5 Rm 12:13
[1] Gk lepros; a term for various skin diseases; see Lv 13\u201314
\u24d3 Mt 11:5
\u24d4 Lv 19:34"}, {"pk": 4052566, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 14, "verse": 4, "text": "But some were expressing indignation to one another: \u201cWhy has this perfume been wasted?"}, {"pk": 4052567, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 14, "verse": 5, "text": "For this perfume might have been sold for more than three hundred denarii [2] \u24d6 and given to the poor.\u201d \u24d7 And they began to scold her.", "comment": "[2] A denarius = one day\u2019s wage
\u24d6 Mt 18:28
\u24d7 Rm 15:26"}, {"pk": 4052568, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 14, "verse": 6, "text": "Jesus replied, \u201cLeave her alone. Why are you bothering her? She has done a noble thing \u24d8 for me.", "comment": "\u24d8 1Pt 2:12"}, {"pk": 4052569, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 14, "verse": 7, "text": "You always have the poor \u24d9 with you, and you can do what is good for them whenever you want, but you do not always have me. \u24da", "comment": "\u24d9 Dt 15:11
\u24da Lk 10:38-42"}, {"pk": 4052570, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 14, "verse": 8, "text": "She has done what she could; she has anointed my body \u24db in advance for burial. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24db Lk 12:4
\u24dc Jn 19:40"}, {"pk": 4052571, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 14, "verse": 9, "text": "Truly I tell you, \u24dd wherever the gospel \u24d0 is proclaimed in the whole world, \u24d1 what she has done will also be told in memory of her.\u201d", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 72:19; Rv 22:21
\u24d0 Mk 1:1; Php 1:5
\u24d1 Mt 13:38; 1Jn 2:2"}, {"pk": 4052572, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 14, "verse": 10, "text": "Then \u24d2 Judas Iscariot, \u24d3 one of the Twelve, \u24d4 went to the chief priests \u24d5 to betray Jesus \u24d6 to them.", "comment": "\u24d2 Mt 26:14-16; Lk 22:3-6
\u24d3 Mk 3:19
\u24d4 Mk 11:11
\u24d5 Mt 2:4
\u24d6 Mk 9:31"}, {"pk": 4052573, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 14, "verse": 11, "text": "And when they heard this, they were glad and promised to give him money. \u24d7 So he started looking for a good opportunity to betray \u24d8 him.", "comment": "\u24d7 Lk 19:15
\u24d8 Jn 13:21"}, {"pk": 4052574, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 14, "verse": 12, "text": "On \u24d9 the first day of Unleavened Bread, when they sacrifice the Passover lamb, \u24da his disciples \u24db asked him, \u201cWhere do you want us to go and prepare the Passover so that you may eat it?\u201d", "comment": "\u24d9 Mt 26:17-19; Lk 22:7-13
\u24da Ex 12:21
\u24db Mt 9:10; Mk 10:10; Lk 6:1; Jn 6:3; Ac 6:1"}, {"pk": 4052575, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 14, "verse": 13, "text": "So he sent two of his disciples and told them, \u201cGo into the city, and a man carrying a jar of water will meet you. Follow him."}, {"pk": 4052576, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 14, "verse": 14, "text": "Wherever he enters, tell the owner of the house, \u2018The Teacher \u24dc says, \u201cWhere is my guest room where I may eat the Passover with my disciples?\u201d\u2019", "comment": "\u24dc Mk 4:38; Eph 4:11"}, {"pk": 4052577, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 14, "verse": 15, "text": "He will show you a large room upstairs, furnished and ready. Make the preparations for us there.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4052578, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 14, "verse": 16, "text": "So the disciples \u24dd went out, entered the city, and found it just as he had told them, and they prepared the Passover.", "comment": "\u24dd Mk 10:10"}, {"pk": 4052579, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 14, "verse": 17, "text": "When \u24d0 evening came, he arrived with the Twelve. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d0 Mt 26:20-25; Lk 22:21-23; Jn 13:21-30
\u24d1 Mk 11:11"}, {"pk": 4052580, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 14, "verse": 18, "text": "While they were reclining and eating, Jesus said, \u201cTruly I tell you, one of you will betray me\u2009\u2014\u2009one who is eating with me.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4052581, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 14, "verse": 19, "text": "They began to be distressed and to say to him one by one, \u201cSurely not I?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4052582, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 14, "verse": 20, "text": "He said to them, \u201cIt is one of the Twelve\u2009\u2014\u2009the one who is dipping bread in the bowl with me."}, {"pk": 4052583, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 14, "verse": 21, "text": "For the Son of Man \u24d2 will go just as it is written \u24d3 about him, \u24d4 but woe \u24d5 to that man by whom the Son of Man is betrayed! It would have been better for him if he had not been born.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d4 Dn 7:21,25; 9:26
\u24d2 Mk 2:10
\u24d3 Mk 1:2; Ac 15:15
\u24d5 Rv 9:12"}, {"pk": 4052584, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 14, "verse": 22, "text": "As \u24d6 they were eating, he took bread, \u24d7 blessed and broke \u24d8 it, gave it to them, \u24d9 and said, \u201cTake it; this is my body.\u201d \u24da", "comment": "\u24d8 Mt 14:19; 15:36; Ac 2:46; 20:7,11; 27:35
\u24d6 Mt 26:26-30; Lk 22:17-20; 1Co 11:23-25
\u24d7 1Co 10:16
\u24d9 Lk 24:30
\u24da Lk 12:4; Jn 2:21; 6:51"}, {"pk": 4052585, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 14, "verse": 23, "text": "Then he took a cup, and after giving thanks, \u24db he gave it to them, and they all drank from it.", "comment": "\u24db Mk 8:6"}, {"pk": 4052586, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 14, "verse": 24, "text": "He said to them, \u201cThis is my blood of the covenant, [3] \u24dcwhich is poured out \u24ddfor many. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Is 52:13\u201453:12
[3] Other mss read the new covenant
\u24dc Ex 24:8; Zch 9:11; Heb 9:18-20; 10:29; 13:20
\u24dd Gn 4:11; Nm 35:33; Lm 4:13; Mt 23:35"}, {"pk": 4052587, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 14, "verse": 25, "text": "Truly I tell you, \u24d1I will no longer drink of the fruit of the vine \u24d2until that day when I drink it new [4] \u24d3in the kingdom of God.\u201d \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Mk 1:15
\u24d1 Rv 22:21
\u24d2 Is 32:12; Hab 3:17; Jms 3:12
[4] Or drink new wine; lit drink it new
\u24d3 Is 25:6; Lk 13:28-29; 14:15-24"}, {"pk": 4052588, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 14, "verse": 26, "text": "After singing a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Mt 21:1"}, {"pk": 4052589, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 14, "verse": 27, "text": "Then \u24d6 Jesus said to them, \u201cAll of you will fall away, [5]because it is written: \u24d7 I will strike the shepherd,
and the sheep \u24d8 will be scattered. [6] \u24d9
", "comment": "[6] Zch 13:7
\u24d6 Mt 26:31-35; Lk 22:31-38; Jn 13:31-38
[5] Other mss add because of me this night
\u24d7 Ac 15:15
\u24d8 Mt 7:15
\u24d9 Zch 13:7"}, {"pk": 4052590, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 14, "verse": 28, "text": " But after I have risen, \u24da I will go ahead of you to Galilee.\u201d \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Mt 17:22
\u24da 1Co 15:4"}, {"pk": 4052591, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 14, "verse": 29, "text": "Peter \u24dc told him, \u201cEven if everyone falls away, I will not.\u201d", "comment": "\u24dc Lk 6:14; Ac 10:32"}, {"pk": 4052592, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 14, "verse": 30, "text": " \u201cTruly I tell you,\u201d Jesus said to him, \u201ctoday, this very night, before the rooster crows twice, you will deny me three times.\u201d \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Mk 14:72"}, {"pk": 4052593, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 14, "verse": 31, "text": "But he kept insisting, \u201cIf I have to die with you, I will never deny you.\u201d And they all said the same thing."}, {"pk": 4052594, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 14, "verse": 32, "text": "Then \u24d0 they came to a place named Gethsemane, and he told his disciples, \u24d1 \u201cSit here while I pray.\u201d \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d0 Mt 26:36-46; Lk 22:39-46
\u24d1 Mk 10:10
\u24d2 Mt 5:44; Ac 12:12"}, {"pk": 4052595, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 14, "verse": 33, "text": "He took Peter, \u24d3 James, \u24d4 and John \u24d5 with him, and he began to be deeply distressed and troubled.", "comment": "\u24d5 Jn 21:7
\u24d3 Lk 6:14
\u24d4 Ac 12:2"}, {"pk": 4052596, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 14, "verse": 34, "text": "He said to them, \u201cI am deeply grieved [7]to the point of death. Remain here and stay awake.\u201d \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Rv 16:15
[7] Or \u201cMy soul is swallowed up in sorrow"}, {"pk": 4052597, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 14, "verse": 35, "text": "He went a little farther, fell to the ground, and prayed that if it were possible, the hour \u24d7 might pass from him.", "comment": "\u24d7 Jn 2:4"}, {"pk": 4052598, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 14, "verse": 36, "text": "And he said, \u201cAbba, [8]Father! \u24d8All things are possible \u24d9for you. Take this cup \u24daaway from me. Nevertheless, not what I will, but what you will.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d9 Mt 19:26; Mk 9:23
[8] Aramaic for father
\u24d8 Rm 8:15; Gl 4:6
\u24da Ps 11:6; Is 51:17,22; Lm 4:21; Ezk 23:32-34; Mk 10:38-39; Jn 18:11"}, {"pk": 4052599, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 14, "verse": 37, "text": "Then he came and found them sleeping. He said to Peter, \u201cSimon, \u24db are you sleeping? \u24dc Couldn\u2019t you stay awake one hour?", "comment": "\u24db Mt 16:17
\u24dc Lk 6:14"}, {"pk": 4052600, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 14, "verse": 38, "text": "Stay awake and pray \u24ddso that you won\u2019t enter into temptation. [9] \u24d0The spirit \u24d1is willing, but the flesh \u24d2is weak.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d2 Php 3:3
\u24dd Mt 5:44
[9] Or won\u2019t be put to the test
\u24d0 Mt 6:13; Lk 4:13
\u24d1 Ps 51:12"}, {"pk": 4052601, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 14, "verse": 39, "text": "Once again he went away and prayed, saying the same thing."}, {"pk": 4052602, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 14, "verse": 40, "text": "And again he came and found them sleeping, because they could not keep their eyes open. They did not know what to say to him. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Mk 4:40"}, {"pk": 4052603, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 14, "verse": 41, "text": "Then he came a third time and said to them, \u201cAre you still sleeping and resting? Enough! The time has come. See, the Son of Man \u24d4is betrayed into the hands of sinners. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d4 Mk 2:10
\u24d5 Mk 8:31; 9:31; 10:33-34"}, {"pk": 4052604, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 14, "verse": 42, "text": "Get up; \u24d6let\u2019s go. See, my betrayer is near.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d6 Mk 5:41"}, {"pk": 4052605, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 14, "verse": 43, "text": "While \u24d7 he was still speaking, Judas, \u24d8 one of the Twelve, \u24d9 suddenly arrived. With him was a mob, with swords and clubs, from the chief priests, the scribes, \u24da and the elders. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db 3Jn 1
\u24d7 Mt 26:47-56; Lk 22:47-53; Jn 18:1-2
\u24d8 Mk 3:19
\u24d9 Mk 11:11
\u24da Mt 2:4"}, {"pk": 4052606, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 14, "verse": 44, "text": "His betrayer had given them a signal. \u201cThe one I kiss,\u201d he said, \u201che\u2019s the one; arrest him and take him away under guard.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4052607, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 14, "verse": 45, "text": "So when he came, immediately he went up to Jesus and said, \u201cRabbi!\u201d \u24dc and kissed him.", "comment": "\u24dc Jn 11:8"}, {"pk": 4052608, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 14, "verse": 46, "text": "They took hold of him and arrested him."}, {"pk": 4052609, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 14, "verse": 47, "text": "One of those who stood by drew his sword, struck the high priest\u2019s servant, and cut off his ear."}, {"pk": 4052610, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 14, "verse": 48, "text": "Jesus said to them, \u201cHave you come out with swords and clubs, as if I were a criminal, [10]to capture me?", "comment": "[10] Or insurrectionist"}, {"pk": 4052611, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 14, "verse": 49, "text": "Every day I was among you, teaching in the temple, \u24dd and you didn\u2019t arrest me. But the Scriptures \u24d0 must be fulfilled.\u201d \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d0 2Pt 1:20
\u24dd Ac 21:26
\u24d1 Mt 1:22; Mk 9:12"}, {"pk": 4052612, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 14, "verse": 50, "text": "Then they all deserted him and ran away. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Mk 4:40; Jms 4:7"}, {"pk": 4052613, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 14, "verse": 51, "text": "Now a certain young man, wearing nothing but a linen cloth, was following him. They caught hold of him,"}, {"pk": 4052614, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 14, "verse": 52, "text": "but he left the linen cloth behind and ran away naked. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Am 2:16"}, {"pk": 4052615, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 14, "verse": 53, "text": "They \u24d4 led Jesus away to the high priest, \u24d5 and all the chief priests, the elders, and the scribes \u24d6 assembled. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 Mt 2:4
\u24d5 Mt 26:3
\u24d7 Mk 8:31; 10:33
\u24d4 Mt 26:57-68; Lk 22:54,63-65; Jn 18:24"}, {"pk": 4052616, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 14, "verse": 54, "text": "Peter \u24d8 followed him at a distance, right into the high priest\u2019s courtyard. He was sitting with the servants, [11] \u24d9 warming himself by the fire.", "comment": "\u24d8 Lk 6:14
[11] Or temple police, or officers, also in v. 65
\u24d9 Jn 18:18"}, {"pk": 4052617, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 14, "verse": 55, "text": "The chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin \u24da were looking for testimony against Jesus to put him to death, \u24db but they could not find any.", "comment": "\u24db Mt 10:21
\u24da Mk 13:9"}, {"pk": 4052618, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 14, "verse": 56, "text": "For many were giving false testimony \u24dc against him, and the testimonies did not agree.", "comment": "\u24dc Pr 6:19; 1Jn 5:10"}, {"pk": 4052619, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 14, "verse": 57, "text": "Some stood up and gave false testimony against him, stating,"}, {"pk": 4052620, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 14, "verse": 58, "text": "\u201cWe heard him say, \u2018I will destroy this temple made with human hands, \u24dd and in three days I will build another not made by hands.\u2019\u201d", "comment": "\u24dd Col 2:11"}, {"pk": 4052621, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 14, "verse": 59, "text": "Yet their testimony did not agree \u24d0 even on this.", "comment": "\u24d0 Nm 35:30; Dt 17:6; 19:15; Php 2:6"}, {"pk": 4052622, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 14, "verse": 60, "text": "Then the high priest stood up before them all and questioned Jesus, \u201cDon\u2019t you have an answer to what these men are testifying against you?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4052623, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 14, "verse": 61, "text": "But he kept silent and did not answer. \u24d1 Again the high priest questioned him, \u201cAre you the Messiah, \u24d2 the Son \u24d3 of the Blessed \u24d4 One?\u201d", "comment": "\u24d1 Is 53:7; Mt 27:12,14; Mk 15:5; Lk 23:9; Jn 19:9
\u24d2 Mt 1:17; Eph 5:2
\u24d3 Jn 5:19; Heb 1:2
\u24d4 Lk 1:68; Rm 1:25; 9:5; 2Co 1:3; 11:31; Eph 1:3; 1Pt 1:3"}, {"pk": 4052624, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 14, "verse": 62, "text": " \u201cI am,\u201d \u24d5 said Jesus, \u201cand you will see the Son of Man \u24d6 seated at the right hand \u24d7 of Power and coming with the clouds \u24d8 of heaven.\u201d [12] \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 3:14; Ps 45:8; Jn 8:24
\u24d6 Mk 2:10; Ac 7:56
\u24d7 Mt 20:21
\u24d8 Mt 26:64; Mk 13:26
[12] Ps 110:1; Dn 7:13
\u24d9 Ps 110:1; Dn 7:13"}, {"pk": 4052625, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 14, "verse": 63, "text": "Then the high priest \u24da tore his robes \u24db and said, \u201cWhy do we still need witnesses? \u24dc", "comment": "\u24da Mt 26:3
\u24db Lv 10:6; 21:10; Nm 14:6; Jn 19:23
\u24dc Heb 12:1"}, {"pk": 4052626, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 14, "verse": 64, "text": "You have heard the blasphemy. \u24dd What is your decision?\u201d They all condemned him as deserving death. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd Jn 10:33; Rv 13:6
\u24d0 Mk 10:33"}, {"pk": 4052627, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 14, "verse": 65, "text": "Then some began to spit on him, to blindfold him, and to beat him, saying, \u201cProphesy!\u201d \u24d1 The temple servants \u24d2 also took him and slapped him.", "comment": "\u24d1 Jn 11:51
\u24d2 Jn 18:18"}, {"pk": 4052628, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 14, "verse": 66, "text": "While \u24d3 Peter \u24d4 was in the courtyard below, one of the high priest\u2019s maidservants came.", "comment": "\u24d4 Lk 6:14
\u24d3 Mt 26:69-75; Lk 22:54-62; Jn 18:15-18,25-27"}, {"pk": 4052629, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 14, "verse": 67, "text": "When she saw Peter warming himself, she looked at him and said, \u201cYou also were with Jesus, the man from Nazareth.\u201d \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Mk 1:24; 10:47; 16:6; Lk 4:34; 24:19"}, {"pk": 4052630, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 14, "verse": 68, "text": "But he denied it: \u201cI don\u2019t know or understand what you\u2019re talking about.\u201d Then he went out to the entryway, [13] and a rooster crowed. [14]", "comment": "[13] Or forecourt
[14] Other mss omit and a rooster crowed"}, {"pk": 4052631, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 14, "verse": 69, "text": "When the maidservant saw him again, she began to tell those standing nearby, \u201cThis man is one of them.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4052632, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 14, "verse": 70, "text": "But again he denied it. After a little while those standing there said to Peter again, \u201cYou certainly are one of them, since you\u2019re also a Galilean.\u201d [15] \u24d6", "comment": "[15] Other mss add and your speech shows it
\u24d6 Jn 4:45"}, {"pk": 4052633, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 14, "verse": 71, "text": "Then he started to curse and swear, \u24d7 \u201cI don\u2019t know this man you\u2019re talking about!\u201d", "comment": "\u24d7 Mt 5:34"}, {"pk": 4052634, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 14, "verse": 72, "text": "Immediately a rooster crowed a second time, \u24d8 and Peter remembered when Jesus had spoken the word to him, \u201cBefore the rooster crows twice, you will deny me three times.\u201d And he broke down and wept.", "comment": "\u24d8 Mk 14:30"}, {"pk": 4052635, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 15, "verse": 1, "text": "As \u24d9 soon as it was morning, having held a meeting with the elders, \u24da scribes, \u24db and the whole Sanhedrin, the chief priests \u24dc tied Jesus up, led him away, and handed him over to Pilate. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd 1Tm 6:13
\u24d9 Mt 27:2,11-14; Lk 23:25; Jn 18:28-38
\u24da 3Jn 1
\u24db Mt 2:4
\u24dc Mk 13:9"}, {"pk": 4052636, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 15, "verse": 2, "text": "So Pilate asked him, \u201cAre you the King \u24d0 of the Jews?\u201d \u24d1 He answered him, \u201cYou say so.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d1 Jn 19:21
\u24d0 Lk 19:38"}, {"pk": 4052637, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 15, "verse": 3, "text": "And the chief priests accused him of many things."}, {"pk": 4052638, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 15, "verse": 4, "text": "Pilate \u24d2 questioned him again, \u201cAren\u2019t you going to answer? Look how many things they are accusing you of!\u201d", "comment": "\u24d2 1Tm 6:13"}, {"pk": 4052639, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 15, "verse": 5, "text": "But Jesus still did not answer, and so Pilate was amazed."}, {"pk": 4052640, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 15, "verse": 6, "text": "At \u24d3 the festival \u24d4 Pilate \u24d5 used to release for the people a prisoner whom they requested.", "comment": "\u24d3 Mt 27:15-26; Lk 23:13-25; Jn 18:39\u201419:6
\u24d4 Mk 14:1
\u24d5 1Tm 6:13"}, {"pk": 4052641, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 15, "verse": 7, "text": "There was one named Barabbas, who was in prison with rebels who had committed murder \u24d6 during the rebellion. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 Pr 1:16
\u24d7 Ac 23:7"}, {"pk": 4052642, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 15, "verse": 8, "text": "The crowd came up and began to ask Pilate to do for them as was his custom."}, {"pk": 4052643, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 15, "verse": 9, "text": "Pilate answered them, \u201cDo you want me to release the King \u24d8 of the Jews \u24d9 for you?\u201d", "comment": "\u24d8 Lk 19:38
\u24d9 Jn 19:21"}, {"pk": 4052644, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 15, "verse": 10, "text": "For he knew it was because of envy \u24da that the chief priests had handed him over.", "comment": "\u24da Ps 37:1"}, {"pk": 4052645, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 15, "verse": 11, "text": "But the chief priests stirred up the crowd so that he would release Barabbas to them instead."}, {"pk": 4052646, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 15, "verse": 12, "text": "Pilate asked them again, \u201cThen what do you want me to do with the one you call the King of the Jews?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4052647, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 15, "verse": 13, "text": "Again they shouted, \u201cCrucify him!\u201d"}, {"pk": 4052648, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 15, "verse": 14, "text": "Pilate said to them, \u201cWhy? What has he done wrong?\u201d But they shouted all the more, \u201cCrucify him!\u201d"}, {"pk": 4052649, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 15, "verse": 15, "text": "Wanting to satisfy the crowd, Pilate released Barabbas to them; and after having Jesus flogged, he handed him over to be crucified."}, {"pk": 4052650, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 15, "verse": 16, "text": "The \u24db soldiers led him away into the palace (that is, the governor\u2019s residence \u24dc) and called the whole company together.", "comment": "\u24db Mt 27:27-31
\u24dc Jn 18:28,33; 19:9; Ac 23:35; Php 1:13"}, {"pk": 4052651, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 15, "verse": 17, "text": "They dressed him in a purple \u24dd robe, twisted together a crown \u24d0 of thorns, and put it on him.", "comment": "\u24dd Mk 15:20; Lk 16:19; Rv 18:12
\u24d0 Jn 19:2,5; Rv 12:1"}, {"pk": 4052652, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 15, "verse": 18, "text": "And they began to salute him, \u201cHail, \u24d1 King \u24d2 of the Jews!\u201d", "comment": "\u24d1 Mt 26:49; Lk 1:28; Jn 19:3
\u24d2 Lk 19:38"}, {"pk": 4052653, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 15, "verse": 19, "text": "They were hitting him on the head with a stick and spitting on him. Getting down on their knees, \u24d3 they were paying him homage.", "comment": "\u24d3 Mk 5:6; Lk 22:41; Eph 3:14"}, {"pk": 4052654, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 15, "verse": 20, "text": "After they had mocked \u24d4 him, they stripped him of the purple robe and put his clothes on him. They led him out to crucify him.", "comment": "\u24d4 Mk 10:34"}, {"pk": 4052655, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 15, "verse": 21, "text": "They \u24d5 forced a man coming in from the country, who was passing by, to carry Jesus\u2019s cross. \u24d6 He was Simon of Cyrene, \u24d7 the father of Alexander and Rufus. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d6 Lk 9:23
\u24d7 Ac 6:9
\u24d5 Mt 27:32; Lk 23:26-31
\u24d8 Rm 16:13"}, {"pk": 4052656, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 15, "verse": 22, "text": "They \u24d9 brought Jesus to the place called Golgotha (which means Place of the Skull \u24da).", "comment": "\u24d9 Mt 27:33-37; Lk 22:32-34; Jn 19:17-24
\u24da Jn 19:17"}, {"pk": 4052657, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 15, "verse": 23, "text": "They tried to give him wine \u24db mixed with myrrh, \u24dc but he did not take it.", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 69:21
\u24db Gn 9:21; Dt 7:13; Ps 4:7; Pr 3:10; Lk 5:37"}, {"pk": 4052658, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 15, "verse": 24, "text": "Then they crucified him and divided his clothes, casting lots \u24dd for them to decide what each would get.", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 22:18"}, {"pk": 4052659, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 15, "verse": 25, "text": "Now it was nine in the morning [1] when they crucified him.", "comment": "[1] Lit was the third hour"}, {"pk": 4052660, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 15, "verse": 26, "text": "The inscription of the charge written against him was: THE KING \u24d0 OF THE JEWS. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d0 Lk 19:38
\u24d1 Jn 11:36"}, {"pk": 4052661, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 15, "verse": 27, "text": "They \u24d2 crucified two criminals [2] \u24d3 with him, one on his right and one on his left. [3]", "comment": "[3] Some mss include v. 28: So the Scripture was fulfilled that says: And he was counted among criminals.
\u24d3 Mk 14:48
[2] Or revolutionaries
\u24d2 Mt 27:38,44; Lk 23:39-43"}, {"pk": 4052662, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 15, "verse": 29, "text": "Those \u24d4 who passed by were yelling insults \u24d5 at [4] him, shaking their heads, \u24d6 and saying, \u201cHa! The one who would destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d4 Mt 27:39-43; Lk 23:35-38
\u24d7 Jn 2:19
\u24d6 Ps 22:7
[4] Or passed by blasphemed
\u24d5 Ex 22:28; Mk 3:29; Rv 13:6"}, {"pk": 4052663, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 15, "verse": 30, "text": "save yourself by coming down from the cross!\u201d \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Lk 23:26"}, {"pk": 4052664, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 15, "verse": 31, "text": "In the same way, the chief priests with the scribes \u24d9 were mocking him among themselves and saying, \u201cHe saved others, but he cannot save himself!", "comment": "\u24d9 Mt 2:4"}, {"pk": 4052665, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 15, "verse": 32, "text": "Let the Messiah, \u24da the King \u24db of Israel, \u24dc come down now from the cross, \u24dd so that we may see and believe.\u201d \u24d0 Even those who were crucified with him taunted him.", "comment": "\u24d0 Mk 8:11-12; 11:24; Jn 3:16; Ac 10:43; Rm 10:9; 1Pt 1:8-10
\u24dc Jn 1:49
\u24db Lk 19:38
\u24da Mt 1:17; Eph 5:2
\u24dd Lk 23:26"}, {"pk": 4052666, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 15, "verse": 33, "text": "When \u24d1 it was noon, [5] darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon. [6] \u24d2", "comment": "[6] Lit the ninth hour, also in v. 34
\u24d2 Am 8:9
[5] Lit the sixth hour
\u24d1 Mt 27:45-54; Lk 23:44-48; Jn 19:28-30"}, {"pk": 4052667, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 15, "verse": 34, "text": "And at three Jesus cried out with a loud voice, \u201cEloi, Eloi, lem\u00e1 sabachth\u00e1ni?\u201d which is translated, \u201cMy God, my God, why have you abandoned me?\u201d [7] \u24d3", "comment": "[7] Ps 22:1
\u24d3 Ps 22:1"}, {"pk": 4052668, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 15, "verse": 35, "text": "When some of those standing there heard this, they said, \u201cSee, he\u2019s calling for Elijah.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4052669, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 15, "verse": 36, "text": "Someone ran and filled a sponge with sour wine, fixed it on a stick, offered him a drink, \u24d4 and said, \u201cLet\u2019s see if Elijah comes to take him down.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 69:21"}, {"pk": 4052670, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 15, "verse": 37, "text": "Jesus let out a loud cry and breathed his last."}, {"pk": 4052671, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 15, "verse": 38, "text": "Then the curtain \u24d5 of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom.", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 26:31-33; 2Ch 3:14; Heb 6:19; 9:3; 10:20"}, {"pk": 4052672, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 15, "verse": 39, "text": "When the centurion, who was standing opposite him, saw the way he [8] breathed his last, he said, \u201cTruly this man was the Son of God!\u201d [9] \u24d6", "comment": "[8] Other mss read saw that he cried out like this and
\u24d6 Jn 5:19; Heb 1:2
[9] Or a son of God"}, {"pk": 4052673, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 15, "verse": 40, "text": "There \u24d7 were also women watching from a distance. Among them were Mary Magdalene, \u24d8 Mary the mother of James the younger and of Joses, and Salome.", "comment": "\u24d7 Mt 27:55-56; Lk 23:49; Jn 19:25-27
\u24d8 Mt 28:1; Mk 16:1,9; Lk 8:2; 24:10; Jn 20:1-18"}, {"pk": 4052674, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 15, "verse": 41, "text": "In Galilee \u24d9 these women followed him and took care of him. Many other women had come up with him to Jerusalem. \u24da", "comment": "\u24d9 Mt 17:22
\u24da Mt 23:37"}, {"pk": 4052675, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 15, "verse": 42, "text": "When \u24db it was already evening, because it was the day of preparation (that is, the day before the Sabbath),", "comment": "\u24db Mt 27:57-60; Lk 23:50-54; Jn 19:38-42"}, {"pk": 4052676, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 15, "verse": 43, "text": "Joseph of Arimathea, a prominent member of the Sanhedrin who was himself looking forward \u24dc to the kingdom of God, \u24dd came and boldly went to Pilate \u24d0 and asked for Jesus\u2019s body. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24dc Jd 21
\u24dd Mk 1:15
\u24d1 Lk 12:4; Jn 2:21
\u24d0 1Tm 6:13"}, {"pk": 4052677, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 15, "verse": 44, "text": "Pilate was surprised that he was already dead. Summoning the centurion, he asked him whether he had already died."}, {"pk": 4052678, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 15, "verse": 45, "text": "When he found out from the centurion, he gave the corpse to Joseph."}, {"pk": 4052679, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 15, "verse": 46, "text": "After he bought some linen cloth, Joseph took him down and wrapped him in the linen. Then he laid him in a tomb \u24d2 cut out of the rock and rolled a stone \u24d3 against the entrance to the tomb.", "comment": "\u24d2 Jn 5:28; 11:38; Ac 13:29
\u24d3 Jn 20:1"}, {"pk": 4052680, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 15, "verse": 47, "text": "Mary Magdalene \u24d4 and Mary the mother of Joses were watching where he was laid.", "comment": "\u24d4 Mt 27:61-66; Lk 23:55-56"}, {"pk": 4052681, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 16, "verse": 1, "text": "When \u24d5 the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, \u24d6 Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices, so that they could go and anoint him.", "comment": "\u24d5 Mt 28:1; Lk 24:1-2
\u24d6 Mk 15:40"}, {"pk": 4052682, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 16, "verse": 2, "text": "Very early in the morning, on the first day of the week, \u24d7 they went to the tomb \u24d8 at sunrise.", "comment": "\u24d8 Jn 5:28
\u24d7 Ac 20:7; 1Co 16:2"}, {"pk": 4052683, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 16, "verse": 3, "text": "They were saying to one another, \u201cWho will roll away the stone from the entrance to the tomb for us?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4052684, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 16, "verse": 4, "text": "Looking up, they noticed that the stone\u2009\u2014\u2009which was very large\u2009\u2014\u2009had been rolled away."}, {"pk": 4052685, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 16, "verse": 5, "text": "When \u24d9 they entered the tomb, \u24da they saw a young man \u24db dressed \u24dc in a white \u24dd robe sitting on the right side; they were alarmed.", "comment": "\u24dc Lk 12:27
\u24d9 Mt 28:5-8; Lk 24:3-8; Jn 20:1-2
\u24da Jn 5:28
\u24db Lk 7:14
\u24dd Rv 3:4"}, {"pk": 4052686, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 16, "verse": 6, "text": "\u201cDon\u2019t be alarmed,\u201d he told them. \u201cYou are looking for Jesus of Nazareth, \u24d0 who was crucified. He has risen! \u24d1 He is not here. See the place where they put him.", "comment": "\u24d0 Mk 14:67
\u24d1 1Co 15:4"}, {"pk": 4052687, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 16, "verse": 7, "text": "But go, tell his disciples and Peter, \u24d2 \u2018He is going ahead of you to Galilee; \u24d3 you will see him there just as he told you.\u2019\u201d", "comment": "\u24d3 Mt 17:22
\u24d2 Lk 6:14"}, {"pk": 4052688, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 16, "verse": 8, "text": "They went out and ran from the tomb, \u24d4 because trembling and astonishment overwhelmed them. And they said nothing to anyone, \u24d5 since they were afraid. [Some of the earliest mss conclude with 16:8.] [1] [", "comment": "\u24d5 Mk 1:44; 4:40
\u24d4 Jn 5:28
[1] Other mss include vv. 9-20 as a longer ending. The following shorter ending is found in some mss between v. 8 and v. 9 and in one ms after v. 8 (each of which omits vv. 9-20): And all that had been commanded to them they quickly reported to those around Peter. After these things, Jesus himself sent out through them from east to west, the holy and imperishable proclamation of eternal salvation. Amen."}, {"pk": 4052689, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 16, "verse": 9, "text": "Early \u24d6 on the first day of the week, \u24d7 after he had risen, \u24d8 he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, \u24d9 out of whom he had driven seven demons. \u24da", "comment": "\u24d6 Jn 20:11-18
\u24d7 Lk 24:1; Ac 20:7; 1Co 16:2
\u24d8 Lk 18:33; Ac 2:24
\u24d9 Mk 15:40
\u24da Mk 3:15; Lk 8:2"}, {"pk": 4052690, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 16, "verse": 10, "text": "She went and reported to those who had been with him, as they were mourning and weeping."}, {"pk": 4052691, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 16, "verse": 11, "text": "Yet, when they heard that he was alive and had been seen by her, they did not believe it. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Lk 24:5,11,23"}, {"pk": 4052692, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 16, "verse": 12, "text": "After this, he appeared \u24dc in a different form to two of them walking on their way into the country. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dc Jn 21:1; 2Co 4:11
\u24dd Lk 24:13-35"}, {"pk": 4052693, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 16, "verse": 13, "text": "And they went and reported it to the rest, who did not believe them either."}, {"pk": 4052694, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 16, "verse": 14, "text": "Later he appeared to the Eleven \u24d0 themselves as they were reclining at the table. He rebuked their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they did not believe those who saw him after he had risen. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d0 Lk 24:9
\u24d1 Lk 24:38,41"}, {"pk": 4052695, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 16, "verse": 15, "text": "Then \u24d2 he said to them, \u201cGo into all the world \u24d3 and preach the gospel to all creation. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d2 Mt 28:16-20
\u24d3 Mt 13:38; 1Jn 2:2
\u24d4 Rm 8:22"}, {"pk": 4052696, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 16, "verse": 16, "text": "Whoever believes \u24d5 and is baptized will be saved, \u24d6 but whoever does not believe will be condemned. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d5 Mk 11:24; Jn 3:16; Ac 10:43; Rm 10:9; 1Pt 1:8-10
\u24d6 Ac 2:38; 22:16
\u24d7 Mt 12:41; Jn 3:18,36; 5:11; 20:23"}, {"pk": 4052697, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 16, "verse": 17, "text": "And these signs will accompany those who believe: In my name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues; [2]", "comment": "[2] = languages"}, {"pk": 4052698, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 16, "verse": 18, "text": "they will pick up snakes; [3] \u24d8if they should drink anything deadly, it will not harm \u24d9them; they will lay hands on \u24dathe sick, and they will get well.\u201d", "comment": "[3] Other mss add with their hands
\u24d8 Lk 10:19; Ac 28:3-6
\u24d9 Ac 28:5
\u24da Ac 9:12,17; 1Tm 5:22"}, {"pk": 4052699, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 16, "verse": 19, "text": "So the Lord Jesus, after speaking to them, \u24db was taken up into heaven \u24dc and sat down at the right hand \u24dd of God.", "comment": "\u24db Lk 24:3
\u24dc Lk 24:51; Ac 1:2,11,22; 1Tm 3:16
\u24dd Lk 22:69; Heb 10:12"}, {"pk": 4052700, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 41, "chapter": 16, "verse": 20, "text": "And they went out and preached everywhere, while the Lord worked with them and confirmed the word by the accompanying signs.]"}, {"pk": 4052701, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 1, "verse": 1, "text": "Many have undertaken to compile a narrative about the events that have been fulfilled [1] among us, \u24d0", "comment": "[1] Or events that have been accomplished, or events most surely believed
\u24d0 Rm 4:21; 14:5; Col 2:2; 4:12; 1Th 1:5; 2Tm 4:17; Heb 6:11; 10:22"}, {"pk": 4052702, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 1, "verse": 2, "text": "just as the original eyewitnesses \u24d1 and servants of the word \u24d2 handed them down to us.", "comment": "\u24d1 Jn 15:27; Ac 1:21; 2Pt 1:16; 1Jn 1:1
\u24d2 Ac 26:16; 1Co 4:1; Heb 2:3"}, {"pk": 4052703, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 1, "verse": 3, "text": "It also seemed good to me, since I have carefully investigated everything from the very first, to write to you in an orderly sequence, most honorable \u24d3 Theophilus, \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d3 Ac 23:26; 24:3; 26:25
\u24d4 Ac 1:1"}, {"pk": 4052704, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 1, "verse": 4, "text": "so that you may know the certainty of the things about which you have been instructed. [2] \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Ac 18:25; Rm 2:18; 1Co 14:19; Gl 6:6
[2] Or informed"}, {"pk": 4052705, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 1, "verse": 5, "text": "In the days of King Herod \u24d6 of Judea, there was a priest of Abijah\u2019s division \u24d7 named Zechariah. His wife was from the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth.", "comment": "\u24d6 Mt 2:1
\u24d7 1Ch 24:10"}, {"pk": 4052706, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 1, "verse": 6, "text": "Both were righteous in God\u2019s sight, \u24d8 living without blame \u24d9 according to all the commands and requirements of the Lord.", "comment": "\u24d8 Gn 7:1; Ac 2:25; 8:21
\u24d9 Php 2:15; 3:6; 1Th 3:13"}, {"pk": 4052707, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 1, "verse": 7, "text": "But they had no children because Elizabeth could not conceive, and both of them were well along in years. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Gn 4:1; 18:11; Jdg 13:2-3; 1Sm 1:2; 2:20; Ps 113:9; 127:3-5; Heb 11:11-12"}, {"pk": 4052708, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 1, "verse": 8, "text": "When his division was on duty \u24db and he was serving as priest before God,", "comment": "\u24db 1Ch 24:19; 2Ch 8:14; 31:2"}, {"pk": 4052709, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 1, "verse": 9, "text": "it happened that he was chosen by lot, \u24dc according to the custom of the priesthood, to enter the sanctuary of the Lord and burn incense. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Ex 30:7-8
\u24dc Jos 18:6,8,10; 1Ch 24:31; 25:8; 26:13-14; Neh 10:34; 11:1; Ac 1:26"}, {"pk": 4052710, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 1, "verse": 10, "text": "At the hour of incense the whole assembly of the people was praying outside."}, {"pk": 4052711, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 1, "verse": 11, "text": "An angel of the Lord \u24d0 appeared to him, standing to the right of the altar of incense. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Mk 16:5; Ac 2:33
\u24d0 Mt 2:13-14; 28:2; Lk 2:9; Ac 5:19; 8:26; 12:7"}, {"pk": 4052712, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 1, "verse": 12, "text": "When Zechariah saw him, he was terrified and overcome with fear. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Gn 21:17; Jdg 6:22-23; 2Kg 1:15; Mt 1:20; 28:5; Lk 2:10; Ac 10:3-4; 27:23-24"}, {"pk": 4052713, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 1, "verse": 13, "text": "But the angel said to him: \u201cDo not be afraid, \u24d3 Zechariah, because your prayer has been heard. \u24d4 Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you will name him John. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Gn 16:11; 17:15,19; Is 8:3; Hs 1:4,9; Mt 1:20,23; Lk 1:60,63
\u24d3 Gn 15:1; Mt 14:27; Lk 1:30
\u24d4 Gn 25:21; 1Kg 8:45,49; 2Kg 20:5; Ps 6:9; Is 38:5"}, {"pk": 4052714, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 1, "verse": 14, "text": "There will be joy and delight for you, and many will rejoice at his birth."}, {"pk": 4052715, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 1, "verse": 15, "text": "For he will be great in the sight of the Lord and will never drink wine or beer. \u24d6 He will be filled with the Holy Spirit \u24d7 while still in his mother\u2019s womb. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d6 Nm 6:3; Jdg 13:3-5; Mt 11:18; Lk 7:33
\u24d7 Ex 28:3; 31:3; 35:31; Dt 34:9; Mc 3:8; Lk 1:41,67; Ac 2:4; 4:8,31; 7:55; 9:17; 13:9; 13:52; Eph 5:18
\u24d8 Is 44:2; Lk 1:41,44"}, {"pk": 4052716, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 1, "verse": 16, "text": "He will turn many of the children of Israel to the Lord their God. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 22:27; Lm 3:40"}, {"pk": 4052717, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 1, "verse": 17, "text": "And he will go before him in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of fathers to their children, \u24da and the disobedient to the understanding of the righteous, to make ready for the Lord a prepared people.\u201d \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Is 40:3; Lk 1:76; 3:4
\u24da Mal 4:5-6; Mt 11:14; 17:10-12"}, {"pk": 4052718, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 1, "verse": 18, "text": "\u201cHow can I know this?\u201d Zechariah asked the angel. \u201cFor I am an old man, and my wife is well along in years.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4052719, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 1, "verse": 19, "text": "The angel answered him, \u201cI am Gabriel, \u24dc who stands in the presence of God, \u24dd and I was sent to speak to you and tell you this good news.", "comment": "\u24dd Mt 18:10
\u24dc Dn 8:16; 9:21; Lk 1:26"}, {"pk": 4052720, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 1, "verse": 20, "text": "Now listen. You will become silent and unable to speak until the day these things take place, because you did not believe my words, which will be fulfilled in their proper time.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4052721, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 1, "verse": 21, "text": "Meanwhile, the people were waiting for Zechariah, amazed that he stayed so long in the sanctuary."}, {"pk": 4052722, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 1, "verse": 22, "text": "When he did come out, he could not speak to them. Then they realized that he had seen a vision in the sanctuary. He was making signs to them \u24d0 and remained speechless.", "comment": "\u24d0 Lk 1:62"}, {"pk": 4052723, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 1, "verse": 23, "text": "When the days of his ministry were completed, he went back home."}, {"pk": 4052724, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 1, "verse": 24, "text": "After these days his wife Elizabeth conceived and kept herself in seclusion for five months. She said,"}, {"pk": 4052725, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 1, "verse": 25, "text": "\u201cThe Lord has done this for me. He has looked with favor in these days to take away my disgrace \u24d1 among the people.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d1 Gn 30:23; Is 4:1; 25:8"}, {"pk": 4052726, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 1, "verse": 26, "text": "In the sixth month, the angel Gabriel \u24d2 was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Mt 2:23
\u24d2 Lk 1:19"}, {"pk": 4052727, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 1, "verse": 27, "text": "to a virgin engaged [3] \u24d4 to a man named Joseph, of the house of David. \u24d5 The virgin\u2019s name was Mary.", "comment": "[3] Lit betrothed
\u24d5 Mt 1:20; Lk 2:4
\u24d4 Dt 21:23; Is 7:14; Mt 1:18,23"}, {"pk": 4052728, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 1, "verse": 28, "text": "And the angel came to her and said, \u201cGreetings, favored woman! The Lord is with you.\u201d [4]", "comment": "[4] Other mss add Blessed are you among women."}, {"pk": 4052729, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 1, "verse": 29, "text": "But she was deeply troubled \u24d6 by this statement, wondering what kind of greeting this could be.", "comment": "\u24d6 Lk 1:12"}, {"pk": 4052730, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 1, "verse": 30, "text": "Then the angel told her: \u201cDo not be afraid, Mary, \u24d7 for you have found favor with God. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Gn 6:8; Ex 33:12-17; Jr 31:2
\u24d7 Mt 14:27; Lk 1:13"}, {"pk": 4052731, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 1, "verse": 31, "text": "Now listen: You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you will name him Jesus. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Is 7:14; Mt 1:21,25; Lk 2:21"}, {"pk": 4052732, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 1, "verse": 32, "text": "He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High, \u24da and the Lord God will give him the throne of his father David. \u24db", "comment": "\u24da Lk 1:35,76; 3:38; 6:35; 8:28; 9:35; Jn 1:34,49; 11:27; Ac 7:48
\u24db 2Sm 7:12-13; 1Kg 2:12; Ps 132:11; Is 9:7; Jr 33:17; Mk 11:10"}, {"pk": 4052733, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 1, "verse": 33, "text": "He will reign over the house of Jacob \u24dc forever, and his kingdom will have no end.\u201d \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Is 9:6 LXX; Dn 7:14
\u24dc Ex 19:3; Ps 114:1; Is 14:1; 29:22; 46:3"}, {"pk": 4052734, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 1, "verse": 34, "text": "Mary asked the angel, \u201cHow can this be, since I have not had sexual relations with a man?\u201d [5]", "comment": "[5] Lit since I do not know a man"}, {"pk": 4052735, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 1, "verse": 35, "text": "The angel replied to her: \u201cThe Holy Spirit will come upon you, \u24d0 and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore, the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Mt 14:33; Lk 4:3,9,41; 22:70
\u24d0 Mt 1:18"}, {"pk": 4052736, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 1, "verse": 36, "text": "And consider your relative Elizabeth\u2009\u2014\u2009even she has conceived a son in her old age, and this is the sixth month for her who was called childless."}, {"pk": 4052737, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 1, "verse": 37, "text": "For nothing will be impossible with God.\u201d \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Gn 18:14; Lk 18:27"}, {"pk": 4052738, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 1, "verse": 38, "text": "\u201cI am the Lord\u2019s servant,\u201d said Mary. \u201cMay it be done to me according to your word.\u201d Then the angel left her."}, {"pk": 4052739, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 1, "verse": 39, "text": "In those days Mary set out and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judah"}, {"pk": 4052740, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 1, "verse": 40, "text": "where she entered Zechariah\u2019s house and greeted Elizabeth."}, {"pk": 4052741, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 1, "verse": 41, "text": "When Elizabeth heard Mary\u2019s greeting, the baby leaped inside her, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Lk 1:67; Ac 2:4; 4:8; 9:17; 13:9"}, {"pk": 4052742, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 1, "verse": 42, "text": "Then she exclaimed with a loud cry: \u201cBlessed are you among women, and your child will be blessed! [6]", "comment": "[6] Lit and the fruit of your abdomen (or womb) is blessed"}, {"pk": 4052743, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 1, "verse": 43, "text": "How could this happen to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?"}, {"pk": 4052744, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 1, "verse": 44, "text": "For you see, when the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby leaped for joy inside me."}, {"pk": 4052745, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 1, "verse": 45, "text": "Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill what he has spoken to her!\u201d"}, {"pk": 4052746, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 1, "verse": 46, "text": "And Mary said: My soul praises the greatness of [7] the Lord, \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 1Sm 2:1-10
[7] Or soul magnifies"}, {"pk": 4052747, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 1, "verse": 47, "text": "and my spirit rejoices \u24d5 in God my Savior, \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 35:9; Hab 3:18
\u24d6 1Tm 1:1; 2:3; Ti 1:3; 2:10; 3:4; Jd 25"}, {"pk": 4052748, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 1, "verse": 48, "text": "because he has looked with favor
on the humble condition of his servant.
Surely, from now on all generations
will call me blessed, \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Lk 11:27"}, {"pk": 4052749, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 1, "verse": 49, "text": "because the Mighty One \u24d8
has done great things for me, \u24d9
and his name \u24da is holy.
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 89:8; Zph 3:17
\u24d9 Ps 71:19; 126:2-3
\u24da Lv 20:3; 22:2,32; 1Ch 16:10,35; 29:16; Ps 30:4; 99:3; 103:1; 111:9; Is 57:15"}, {"pk": 4052750, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 1, "verse": 50, "text": "His mercy is from generation to generation \u24db
on those who fear him.
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 100:5; 103:11,17"}, {"pk": 4052751, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 1, "verse": 51, "text": "He has done a mighty deed with his arm; \u24dc
he has scattered the proud
because of the thoughts of their hearts; \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 89:10; 98:1; 118:15
\u24dd Lk 2:35; 9:47"}, {"pk": 4052752, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 1, "verse": 52, "text": "he has toppled the mighty from their thrones
and exalted the lowly. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 1Sm 2:7-8"}, {"pk": 4052753, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 1, "verse": 53, "text": "He has satisfied the hungry with good things \u24d1
and sent the rich away empty.
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 34:10; 107:9; Lk 6:21,24-25"}, {"pk": 4052754, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 1, "verse": 54, "text": "He has helped his servant Israel,
remembering his mercy
"}, {"pk": 4052755, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 1, "verse": 55, "text": "to Abraham and his descendants [8] forever, \u24d2
just as he spoke to our ancestors.
", "comment": "[8] Or offspring; lit seed
\u24d2 Gn 17:9,15; 21:12"}, {"pk": 4052756, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 1, "verse": 56, "text": "And Mary stayed with her about three months; then she returned to her home."}, {"pk": 4052757, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 1, "verse": 57, "text": "Now the time had come for Elizabeth to give birth, and she had a son."}, {"pk": 4052758, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 1, "verse": 58, "text": "Then her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had shown her his great mercy, \u24d3 and they rejoiced with her.", "comment": "\u24d3 Gn 19:19"}, {"pk": 4052759, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 1, "verse": 59, "text": "When they came to circumcise the child on the eighth day, \u24d4 they were going to name him Zechariah, after his father.", "comment": "\u24d4 Gn 17:12; Lv 12:3; Lk 2:21; Php 3:5"}, {"pk": 4052760, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 1, "verse": 60, "text": "But his mother responded, \u201cNo. He will be called John.\u201d \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Lk 1:13,63"}, {"pk": 4052761, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 1, "verse": 61, "text": "Then they said to her, \u201cNone of your relatives has that name.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4052762, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 1, "verse": 62, "text": "So they motioned to his father \u24d6 to find out what he wanted him to be called.", "comment": "\u24d6 Lk 1:22"}, {"pk": 4052763, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 1, "verse": 63, "text": "He asked for a writing tablet and wrote: \u201cHis name is John.\u201d And they were all amazed."}, {"pk": 4052764, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 1, "verse": 64, "text": "Immediately his mouth was opened \u24d7 and his tongue set free, and he began to speak, praising God.", "comment": "\u24d7 Lk 1:20"}, {"pk": 4052765, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 1, "verse": 65, "text": "Fear came on all those who lived around them, and all these things were being talked about throughout the hill country of Judea."}, {"pk": 4052766, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 1, "verse": 66, "text": "All who heard about him \u24d8 took it to heart, saying, \u201cWhat then will this child become?\u201d For, indeed, the Lord\u2019s hand was with him.", "comment": "\u24d8 Ac 11:21"}, {"pk": 4052767, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 1, "verse": 67, "text": "Then his father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit \u24d9 and prophesied: \u24da", "comment": "\u24d9 Lk 1:41
\u24da Jl 2:28"}, {"pk": 4052768, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 1, "verse": 68, "text": "Blessed is the Lord, the God of Israel, \u24db
because he has visited
and provided redemption for his people. \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Lk 1:71; 2:38; Heb 9:12
\u24db Ps 41:13"}, {"pk": 4052769, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 1, "verse": 69, "text": "He has raised up a horn of salvation for us \u24dd
in the house of his servant David, \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24dd 1Sm 2:1,10; Ps 18:2; 89:17; 132:17; Ezk 29:21
\u24d0 2Sm 7:26; Ps 89:3,20; Ezk 34:23-24; 37:24-25"}, {"pk": 4052770, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 1, "verse": 70, "text": "just as he spoke by the mouth
of his holy prophets in ancient times; \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 2Kg 21:10; Hs 12:10; Ac 3:21; Rm 1:2; Heb 1:1"}, {"pk": 4052771, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 1, "verse": 71, "text": "salvation from our enemies
and from the hand of those who hate us.
"}, {"pk": 4052772, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 1, "verse": 72, "text": "He has dealt mercifully with our fathers \u24d2
and remembered his holy covenant \u24d3 \u2009\u2014
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 105:8-9,42; 106:45
\u24d2 Mc 7:20"}, {"pk": 4052773, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 1, "verse": 73, "text": "the oath that he swore to our father Abraham. \u24d4
He has given us the privilege,
", "comment": "\u24d4 Gn 22:16-17; Heb 6:13"}, {"pk": 4052774, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 1, "verse": 74, "text": "since we have been rescued
from the hand of our enemies,
to serve him without fear
"}, {"pk": 4052775, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 1, "verse": 75, "text": "in holiness and righteousness
in his presence all our days.
"}, {"pk": 4052776, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 1, "verse": 76, "text": "And you, child, will be called
a prophet of the Most High, \u24d5
for you will go before the Lord
to prepare his ways, \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Lk 1:17; Is 40:3; Mal 3:1
\u24d5 Mt 11:9"}, {"pk": 4052777, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 1, "verse": 77, "text": "to give his people knowledge of salvation
through the forgiveness of their sins. \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Jr 31:34; Mk 1:4"}, {"pk": 4052778, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 1, "verse": 78, "text": "Because of our God\u2019s merciful compassion,
the dawn from on high \u24d8 will visit us
", "comment": "\u24d8 Is 58:8; Jr 23:5; Zch 3:8; 6:12 LXX; Mal 4:2; Lk 24:49; Eph 4:8; 2Pt 1:19"}, {"pk": 4052779, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 1, "verse": 79, "text": "to shine on those who live in darkness
and the shadow of death, \u24d9
to guide our feet into the way of peace.
", "comment": "\u24d9 Is 9:2; 60:2-3"}, {"pk": 4052780, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 1, "verse": 80, "text": "The child grew up and became spiritually strong, \u24da and he was in the wilderness until the day of his public appearance to Israel.", "comment": "\u24da Lk 2:40"}, {"pk": 4052781, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 2, "verse": 1, "text": "In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus \u24db that the whole empire [1] should be registered.", "comment": "\u24db Mt 22:17; Lk 3:1
[1] Or the whole inhabited world"}, {"pk": 4052782, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 2, "verse": 2, "text": "This first registration took place while [2] Quirinius was governing Syria. \u24dc", "comment": "[2] Or This registration was the first while, or This registration was before
\u24dc Mt 4:24"}, {"pk": 4052783, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 2, "verse": 3, "text": "So everyone went to be registered, each to his own town."}, {"pk": 4052784, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 2, "verse": 4, "text": "Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth \u24dd in Galilee, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, \u24d0 because he was of the house and family line of David, \u24d1", "comment": "\u24dd Mt 2:23; 4:13; 21:11; Jn 1:45
\u24d1 Lk 1:27
\u24d0 Gn 35:19; 48:7; Jos 19:15; Jdg 12:10; 17:7-9; Ru 1:1; 1Sm 16:1; Mc 5:2"}, {"pk": 4052785, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 2, "verse": 5, "text": "to be registered along with Mary, who was engaged to him [3] and was pregnant.", "comment": "[3] Lit betrothed"}, {"pk": 4052786, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 2, "verse": 6, "text": "While they were there, the time came for her to give birth."}, {"pk": 4052787, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 2, "verse": 7, "text": "Then she gave birth to her firstborn Son, and she wrapped him tightly in cloth and laid him in a manger, [4] because there was no guest room available for them.", "comment": "[4] Or feeding trough, also in vv. 12, 16"}, {"pk": 4052788, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 2, "verse": 8, "text": "In the same region, shepherds were staying out in the fields and keeping watch at night over their flock."}, {"pk": 4052789, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 2, "verse": 9, "text": "Then an angel of the Lord \u24d2 stood before them, \u24d3 and the glory of the Lord \u24d4 shone around them, and they were terrified. [5]", "comment": "[5] Lit they feared a great fear
\u24d2 Mt 1:20; 2:13,19; 28:2; Lk 1:11; Ac 5:19; 8:26; 12:7; 12:23
\u24d3 Lk 24:4; Ac 12:7
\u24d4 Ex 24:16; 40:34-35; Lv 9:6,23; Nm 20:6; 1Kg 8:11; Is 35:2; 40:5; 60:1"}, {"pk": 4052790, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 2, "verse": 10, "text": "But the angel said to them, \u201cDon\u2019t be afraid, \u24d5 for look, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all the people: [6]", "comment": "[6] Or the whole nation
\u24d5 Mt 14:27"}, {"pk": 4052791, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 2, "verse": 11, "text": "Today in the city of David a Savior \u24d6 was born for you, who is the Messiah, \u24d7 the Lord. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d7 Mt 1:16; 16:16,20; Jn 11:27
\u24d6 Mt 1:21; Jn 4:42; Ac 5:31
\u24d8 Lk 1:43; Ac 2:36; 10:36"}, {"pk": 4052792, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 2, "verse": 12, "text": "This will be the sign for you: \u24d9 You will find a baby wrapped tightly in cloth and lying in a manger.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d9 1Sm 2:34; 2Kg 19:29; 20:8-9; Is 7:11,14"}, {"pk": 4052793, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 2, "verse": 13, "text": "Suddenly there was a multitude of the heavenly host [7] with the angel, praising God and saying:", "comment": "[7] Lit heavenly army"}, {"pk": 4052794, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 2, "verse": 14, "text": "Glory to God in the highest heaven, \u24da
and peace on earth \u24db to people he favors! [8] [9] \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Lk 3:22; Eph 1:9; Php 2:13
\u24db Lk 12:51
\u24da Mt 21:9; Lk 19:38
[8] Other mss read earth good will to people
[9] Or earth to men of good will"}, {"pk": 4052795, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 2, "verse": 15, "text": "When the angels had left them and returned to heaven, the shepherds said to one another, \u201cLet\u2019s go straight to Bethlehem and see what has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4052796, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 2, "verse": 16, "text": "They hurried off and found both Mary and Joseph, and the baby who was lying in the manger."}, {"pk": 4052797, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 2, "verse": 17, "text": "After seeing them, they reported the message they were told about this child,"}, {"pk": 4052798, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 2, "verse": 18, "text": "and all who heard it were amazed \u24dd at what the shepherds said to them.", "comment": "\u24dd Lk 1:63; 2:33; 4:22; 8:25; 9:43; 11:14,38; 20:26; 24:12,41"}, {"pk": 4052799, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 2, "verse": 19, "text": "But Mary was treasuring up all these things in her heart \u24d0 and meditating on them.", "comment": "\u24d0 Lk 2:51"}, {"pk": 4052800, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 2, "verse": 20, "text": "The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God \u24d1 for all the things they had seen and heard, which were just as they had been told.", "comment": "\u24d1 Mt 9:8"}, {"pk": 4052801, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 2, "verse": 21, "text": "When the eight days were completed for his circumcision, \u24d2 he was named Jesus \u24d3 \u2009\u2014\u2009the name given by the angel before he was conceived.", "comment": "\u24d2 Lk 1:59
\u24d3 Lk 1:31"}, {"pk": 4052802, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 2, "verse": 22, "text": "And when the days of their purification according to the law of Moses were finished, \u24d4 they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord", "comment": "\u24d4 Lv 12:6-8"}, {"pk": 4052803, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 2, "verse": 23, "text": "(just as it is written in the law of the Lord,Every firstborn male will be dedicated [10]to the Lord [11] \u24d5)", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 11:5; 12:12,29; 13:2,12; 34:19; Dt 15:19
[10] Lit be called holy
[11] Ex 13:2,12"}, {"pk": 4052804, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 2, "verse": 24, "text": "and to offer a sacrifice (according to what is stated in the law of the Lord, a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons [12] \u24d6).", "comment": "[12] Lv 5:11; 12:8
\u24d6 Lv 5:11; 12:8"}, {"pk": 4052805, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 2, "verse": 25, "text": "There was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. This man was righteous and devout, \u24d7 looking forward to Israel\u2019s consolation, \u24d8 and the Holy Spirit was on him.", "comment": "\u24d7 Lk 1:6
\u24d8 Ps 135:14; Is 40:1-2,11; 49:10,13; 51:3,12; 57:18; 61:2; 66:13; Jr 31:9; Mk 15:43; Lk 2:38; 23:51"}, {"pk": 4052806, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 2, "verse": 26, "text": "It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit \u24d9 that he would not see death before he saw the Lord\u2019s Messiah. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Ps 89:48; Jn 8:51; Heb 11:5
\u24d9 Mt 2:12"}, {"pk": 4052807, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 2, "verse": 27, "text": "Guided by the Spirit, he entered the temple. When the parents brought in the child Jesus to perform for him what was customary under the law,"}, {"pk": 4052808, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 2, "verse": 28, "text": "Simeon took him up in his arms, praised God, and said,"}, {"pk": 4052809, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 2, "verse": 29, "text": "Now, Master,
you can dismiss your servant in peace,
as you promised.
"}, {"pk": 4052810, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 2, "verse": 30, "text": "For my eyes have seen your salvation. \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 119:166,174; Is 52:10; Lk 3:6"}, {"pk": 4052811, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 2, "verse": 31, "text": "You have prepared it
in the presence of all peoples\u2009\u2014
"}, {"pk": 4052812, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 2, "verse": 32, "text": "a light for revelation to the Gentiles [13] \u24dc
and glory to your people Israel. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Is 46:13 LXX
[13] Or the nations
\u24dc Is 42:6; 49:6,9; Ac 13:47; 26:23"}, {"pk": 4052813, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 2, "verse": 33, "text": "His father and mother [14] were amazed at what was being said about him.", "comment": "[14] Other mss read But Joseph and his mother"}, {"pk": 4052814, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 2, "verse": 34, "text": "Then Simeon blessed them and told his mother Mary: \u201cIndeed, this child is destined to cause the fall and rise of many in Israel \u24d0 and to be a sign that will be opposed [15] \u2009\u2014\u2009", "comment": "[15] Or spoken against
\u24d0 Mt 21:44; 1Co 1:23; 2Co 2:16; 1Pt 2:8"}, {"pk": 4052815, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 2, "verse": 35, "text": "and a sword will pierce your own soul\u2009\u2014\u2009that the thoughts [16] of many hearts may be revealed.\u201d", "comment": "[16] Or schemes"}, {"pk": 4052816, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 2, "verse": 36, "text": "There was also a prophetess, \u24d1 Anna, a daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. \u24d2 She was well along in years, having lived with her husband seven years after her marriage, [17] \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d1 Lk 2:38; Ac 21:9
\u24d2 Jos 19:24
[17] Lit years from her virginity
\u24d3 1Tm 5:9"}, {"pk": 4052817, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 2, "verse": 37, "text": "and was a widow for eighty-four years. [18] She did not leave the temple, serving God night and day with fasting and prayers. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Lk 5:33; Ac 13:3; 14:23; 1Tm 5:5
[18] Or she was a widow until the age of eighty-four"}, {"pk": 4052818, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 2, "verse": 38, "text": "At that very moment, [19] she came up and began to thank God and to speak about him to all who were looking forward to the redemption of Jerusalem. [20] \u24d5", "comment": "[20] Other mss read in Jerusalem
[19] Lit very hour
\u24d5 Is 52:9; Lk 1:68; 2:25"}, {"pk": 4052819, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 2, "verse": 39, "text": "When they had completed everything according to the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Mt 2:23; Lk 1:26; 2:51; 4:16"}, {"pk": 4052820, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 2, "verse": 40, "text": "The boy grew up and became strong, filled with wisdom, and God\u2019s grace was on him. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Lk 1:80; 2:52"}, {"pk": 4052821, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 2, "verse": 41, "text": "Every year his parents traveled to Jerusalem for the Passover Festival. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Ex 12:11; 23:15; Dt 16:1-6"}, {"pk": 4052822, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 2, "verse": 42, "text": "When he was twelve years old, they went up according to the custom of the festival. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Dt 16:16-17"}, {"pk": 4052823, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 2, "verse": 43, "text": "After those days were over, \u24da as they were returning, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem, but his parents [21] did not know it.", "comment": "\u24da Ex 12:15
[21] Other mss read but Joseph and his mother"}, {"pk": 4052824, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 2, "verse": 44, "text": "Assuming he was in the traveling party, they went a day\u2019s journey. Then they began looking for him among their relatives and friends."}, {"pk": 4052825, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 2, "verse": 45, "text": "When they did not find him, they returned to Jerusalem to search for him."}, {"pk": 4052826, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 2, "verse": 46, "text": "After three days, they found him in the temple sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions."}, {"pk": 4052827, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 2, "verse": 47, "text": "And all those who heard him were astounded at his understanding and his answers."}, {"pk": 4052828, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 2, "verse": 48, "text": "When his parents saw him, they were astonished, and his mother said to him, \u24db \u201cSon, why have you treated us like this? Your father and I have been anxiously searching for you.\u201d \u24dc", "comment": "\u24db Mt 12:46
\u24dc Lk 2:49; 3:23; 4:22"}, {"pk": 4052829, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 2, "verse": 49, "text": " \u201cWhy were you searching for me?\u201d he asked them. \u201cDidn\u2019t you know that it was necessary for me to be in my Father\u2019s house?\u201d [22]", "comment": "[22] Or be involved in my Father\u2019s interests (or things), or be among my Father\u2019s people"}, {"pk": 4052830, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 2, "verse": 50, "text": "But they did not understand what he said to them. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Mk 9:32; Lk 9:45; 18:34"}, {"pk": 4052831, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 2, "verse": 51, "text": "Then he went down with them and came to Nazareth and was obedient to them. His mother kept all these things in her heart. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Lk 2:19"}, {"pk": 4052832, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 2, "verse": 52, "text": "And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and with people. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Lk 2:40"}, {"pk": 4052833, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 3, "verse": 1, "text": "In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, while Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, \u24d2 Herod was tetrarch [1] of Galilee, \u24d3 his brother Philip tetrarch of the region of Iturea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias tetrarch of Abilene,", "comment": "[1] Or ruler
\u24d2 Mt 27:2; Lk 13:1; 23:1-24,52; Ac 3:13; 4:27; 13:28; 1Tm 6:13
\u24d3 Mt 14:1"}, {"pk": 4052834, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 3, "verse": 2, "text": "during the high priesthood of Annas \u24d4 and Caiaphas, \u24d5 God\u2019s word came to John the son of Zechariah in the wilderness. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d5 Mt 26:3
\u24d4 Jn 18:13,24; Ac 4:6
\u24d6 Mt 3:1-10; Mk 1:3-5"}, {"pk": 4052835, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 3, "verse": 3, "text": "He went into all the vicinity of the Jordan, \u24d7 proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins, \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d7 Mt 3:5
\u24d8 Mk 1:4; Ac 2:38"}, {"pk": 4052836, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 3, "verse": 4, "text": "as it is written in the book of the words of the prophet Isaiah: A voice of one crying out in the wilderness:
Prepare the way for the Lord;
make his paths straight!
", "comment": "[3] Is 40:3-5"}, {"pk": 4052837, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 3, "verse": 5, "text": " Every valley will be filled,
and every mountain and hill will be made low; [2]
the crooked will become straight,
the rough ways smooth,
", "comment": "[2] Lit be humbled"}, {"pk": 4052838, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 3, "verse": 6, "text": " and everyone will see the salvation of God. [3] \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Is 40:3-5"}, {"pk": 4052839, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 3, "verse": 7, "text": "He then said to the crowds who came out to be baptized by him, \u201cBrood of vipers! \u24da Who warned you to flee from the coming wrath? \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Lk 3:7; Eph 5:6; Col 3:6; 1Th 1:10; Rv 6:17; 11:18
\u24da Mt 12:34; 23:33"}, {"pk": 4052840, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 3, "verse": 8, "text": "Therefore produce fruit \u24dc consistent with repentance. And don\u2019t start saying to yourselves, \u2018We have Abraham as our father,\u2019 \u24dd for I tell you that God is able to raise up children for Abraham from these stones.", "comment": "\u24dd Jn 8:33
\u24dc Lk 3:8; Jn 15:2,4,16"}, {"pk": 4052841, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 3, "verse": 9, "text": "The ax is already at the root of the trees. Therefore, every tree that doesn\u2019t produce good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire.\u201d \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Mt 3:10; 7:19; Lk 13:6-9"}, {"pk": 4052842, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 3, "verse": 10, "text": "\u201cWhat then should we do?\u201d \u24d1 the crowds were asking him.", "comment": "\u24d1 Ac 2:37-38"}, {"pk": 4052843, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 3, "verse": 11, "text": "He replied to them, \u201cThe one who has two shirts must share with someone who has none, and the one who has food must do the same.\u201d \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Is 58:7"}, {"pk": 4052844, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 3, "verse": 12, "text": "Tax collectors \u24d3 also came to be baptized, and they asked him, \u201cTeacher, what should we do?\u201d \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Mt 9:10-11; 21:31-32; Lk 5:29-30; 7:29; 15:1
\u24d3 Lk 5:29-30; 7:29,34; 15:1"}, {"pk": 4052845, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 3, "verse": 13, "text": "He told them, \u201cDon\u2019t collect any more than what you have been authorized.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4052846, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 3, "verse": 14, "text": "Some soldiers also questioned him, \u201cWhat should we do?\u201d He said to them, \u201cDon\u2019t take money from anyone by force or false accusation, and be satisfied with your wages.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4052847, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 3, "verse": 15, "text": "Now the people were waiting expectantly, and all of them were questioning in their hearts whether John might be the Messiah. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Jn 1:19-20"}, {"pk": 4052848, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 3, "verse": 16, "text": "John answered them all, \u24d6 \u201cI baptize you with water, but one who is more powerful than I am is coming. I am not worthy to untie the strap of his sandals. He will baptize you with [4] the Holy Spirit and fire.", "comment": "[4] Or in
\u24d6 Mt 3:11-12; Mk 1:7-8"}, {"pk": 4052849, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 3, "verse": 17, "text": "His winnowing shovel \u24d7 is in his hand to clear his threshing floor and gather the wheat into his barn, \u24d8 but the chaff he will burn with fire that never goes out.\u201d \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d7 Is 30:24
\u24d8 Mt 13:29-30
\u24d9 Mk 9:43,48"}, {"pk": 4052850, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 3, "verse": 18, "text": "Then, along with many other exhortations, he proclaimed good news to the people."}, {"pk": 4052851, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 3, "verse": 19, "text": "But when John rebuked Herod the tetrarch \u24da because of Herodias, his brother\u2019s wife, and all the evil things he had done, \u24db", "comment": "\u24da Mt 14:3; Mk 6:17
\u24db Mt 14:1; Lk 3:1"}, {"pk": 4052852, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 3, "verse": 20, "text": "Herod added this to everything else\u2009\u2014\u2009he locked up John in prison. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Jn 3:24"}, {"pk": 4052853, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 3, "verse": 21, "text": "When all the people were baptized, \u24dd Jesus also was baptized. As he was praying, \u24d0 heaven opened, \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Jn 1:51; Ac 7:55; 10:11; Rv 19:11
\u24dd Mt 3:13-17; Mk 1:9-11
\u24d0 Mt 14:23; Lk 5:16; 9:18,28-29"}, {"pk": 4052854, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 3, "verse": 22, "text": "and the Holy Spirit descended on him in a physical appearance like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: \u201cYou are my beloved Son; with you I am well-pleased.\u201d \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 2:7; Is 42:1; Mt 3:17; 17:5; Mk 1:11; Lk 9:35; 2Pt 1:17"}, {"pk": 4052855, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 3, "verse": 23, "text": "As he began his ministry, Jesus was about thirty years old and was thought to be the son of Joseph, \u24d3 son of Heli,
", "comment": "\u24d3 Mt 1:16"}, {"pk": 4052856, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 3, "verse": 24, "text": "son of Matthat, son of Levi, son of Melchi, son of Jannai, son of Joseph,
"}, {"pk": 4052857, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 3, "verse": 25, "text": "son of Mattathias, son of Amos, son of Nahum, son of Esli, son of Naggai,
"}, {"pk": 4052858, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 3, "verse": 26, "text": "son of Maath, son of Mattathias, son of Semein, son of Josech, son of Joda,
"}, {"pk": 4052859, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 3, "verse": 27, "text": "son of Joanan, son of Rhesa, son of Zerubbabel, \u24d4 son of Shealtiel, son of Neri,
", "comment": "\u24d4 Hg 1:1,12,14; 2:4,21,23; Mt 1:12"}, {"pk": 4052860, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 3, "verse": 28, "text": "son of Melchi, son of Addi, son of Cosam, son of Elmadam, son of Er,
"}, {"pk": 4052861, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 3, "verse": 29, "text": "son of Joshua, son of Eliezer, son of Jorim, son of Matthat, son of Levi,
"}, {"pk": 4052862, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 3, "verse": 30, "text": "son of Simeon, son of Judah, son of Joseph, son of Jonam, son of Eliakim,
"}, {"pk": 4052863, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 3, "verse": 31, "text": "son of Melea, son of Menna, son of Mattatha, son of Nathan, son of David,
"}, {"pk": 4052864, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 3, "verse": 32, "text": "son of Jesse, \u24d5 son of Obed, \u24d6 son of Boaz, son of Salmon, [5] son of Nahshon,
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ru 4:17,21-22
\u24d5 Mt 1:1-6
[5] Other mss read Sala"}, {"pk": 4052865, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 3, "verse": 33, "text": "son of Amminadab, son of Ram, [6] son of Hezron, son of Perez, \u24d7 son of Judah,
", "comment": "\u24d7 Gn 38:29; 46:12
[6] Other mss read Amminadab, son of Aram, son of Joram; other mss read Amminadab, son of Admin, son of Arni"}, {"pk": 4052866, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 3, "verse": 34, "text": "son of Jacob, son of Isaac, son of Abraham, \u24d8 son of Terah, son of Nahor,
", "comment": "\u24d8 Gn 11:26-30; 1Ch 1:24-27"}, {"pk": 4052867, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 3, "verse": 35, "text": "son of Serug, son of Reu, son of Peleg, \u24d9 son of Eber, son of Shelah,
", "comment": "\u24d9 Gn 10:25; 11:16-19"}, {"pk": 4052868, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 3, "verse": 36, "text": "son of Cainan, son of Arphaxad, son of Shem, son of Noah, \u24da son of Lamech,
", "comment": "\u24da Gn 5:3-32; 1Ch 1:1-4"}, {"pk": 4052869, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 3, "verse": 37, "text": "son of Methuselah, son of Enoch, \u24db son of Jared, son of Mahalalel, son of Cainan,
", "comment": "\u24db Gn 5:21-26"}, {"pk": 4052870, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 3, "verse": 38, "text": "son of Enos, son of Seth, son of Adam, son of God.
"}, {"pk": 4052871, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 4, "verse": 1, "text": "Then Jesus \u24dc left the Jordan, \u24dd full of the Holy Spirit, \u24d0 and was led by the Spirit \u24d1 in the wilderness", "comment": "\u24d0 Lk 1:15,41,67; Ac 2:4; 4:8,31; 9:17; 11:24; 13:9
\u24d1 Gl 5:18
\u24dc Mt 4:1-11; Mk 1:12-13
\u24dd Lk 3:3"}, {"pk": 4052872, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 4, "verse": 2, "text": "for forty days \u24d2 to be tempted by the devil. He ate nothing during those days, and when they were over, he was hungry.", "comment": "\u24d2 Ex 24:18; 34:28; Dt 9:9,11,18,25; 10:10"}, {"pk": 4052873, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 4, "verse": 3, "text": "The devil said to him, \u201cIf you are the Son of God, tell this stone to become bread.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4052874, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 4, "verse": 4, "text": "But Jesus answered him, \u201cIt is written: Man must not live on bread alone.\u201d [1] [2] \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Dt 8:3
[1] Other mss add but on every word of God
[2] Dt 8:3"}, {"pk": 4052875, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 4, "verse": 5, "text": "So he took him up [3] and showed him all the kingdoms of the world \u24d4 in a moment of time.", "comment": "[3] Other mss read So the devil took him up on a high mountain
\u24d4 Is 23:17; Jr 25:26"}, {"pk": 4052876, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 4, "verse": 6, "text": "The devil said to him, \u201cI will give you their splendor and all this authority, because it has been given over to me, \u24d5 and I can give it to anyone I want.", "comment": "\u24d5 1Jn 5:19"}, {"pk": 4052877, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 4, "verse": 7, "text": "If you, then, will worship me, [4] all will be yours.\u201d", "comment": "[4] Lit will fall down before me"}, {"pk": 4052878, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 4, "verse": 8, "text": "And Jesus answered him, [5] \u201cIt is written: Worship the Lord your God, and serve [6]him only.\u201d \u24d6", "comment": "[6] Dt 6:13
\u24d6 Dt 6:13
[5] Other mss add \u201cGet behind me, Satan!"}, {"pk": 4052879, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 4, "verse": 9, "text": "So he took him to Jerusalem, had him stand on the pinnacle of the temple, and said to him, \u201cIf you are the Son of God, throw yourself down from here."}, {"pk": 4052880, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 4, "verse": 10, "text": "For it is written: He will give his angels orders concerning you,
to protect you, [7] \u24d7
", "comment": "[7] Ps 91:11
\u24d7 Ps 91:11"}, {"pk": 4052881, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 4, "verse": 11, "text": "and
they will support you with their hands,
so that you will not strike
your foot against a stone.\u201d [8] \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 91:12
[8] Ps 91:12"}, {"pk": 4052882, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 4, "verse": 12, "text": "And Jesus answered him, \u201cIt is said: Do not test the Lord your God.\u201d [9] \u24d9", "comment": "[9] Dt 6:16
\u24d9 Dt 6:16"}, {"pk": 4052883, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 4, "verse": 13, "text": "After the devil had finished every temptation, he departed from him for a time."}, {"pk": 4052884, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 4, "verse": 14, "text": "Then Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit, \u24da and news about him spread throughout the entire vicinity. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Mt 4:24; 9:26,31; Mk 1:28,45; Lk 4:37; 5:15; 9:60
\u24da Mt 4:12"}, {"pk": 4052885, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 4, "verse": 15, "text": "He was teaching in their synagogues, \u24dc being praised [10] by everyone.", "comment": "[10] Or glorified
\u24dc Mt 4:23; 9:35; Lk 4:44; 13:10; Ac 9:20; 13:5"}, {"pk": 4052886, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 4, "verse": 16, "text": "He came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up. \u24dd As usual, he entered the synagogue on the Sabbath day \u24d0 and stood up to read. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d0 Mt 13:54; Mk 6:1-2
\u24dd Lk 2:39,51
\u24d1 Ac 13:14-16"}, {"pk": 4052887, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 4, "verse": 17, "text": "The scroll of the prophet Isaiah was given to him, and unrolling the scroll, he found the place where it was written:"}, {"pk": 4052888, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 4, "verse": 18, "text": " The Spirit of the Lord is on me,
because he has anointed me
to preach good news to the poor.
He has sent me [11]
to proclaim release [12] to the captives
and recovery of sight to the blind,
to set free the oppressed,
", "comment": "[13] Is 61:1-2
[11] Other mss add to heal the brokenhearted,
[12] Or freedom, or forgiveness"}, {"pk": 4052889, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 4, "verse": 19, "text": " to proclaim the year of the Lord\u2019s favor. [13] \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Is 61:1-2; Mt 11:5; 12:18; Jn 3:34"}, {"pk": 4052890, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 4, "verse": 20, "text": "He then rolled up the scroll, gave it back to the attendant, and sat down. \u24d3 And the eyes of everyone in the synagogue were fixed on him.", "comment": "\u24d3 Mt 26:55"}, {"pk": 4052891, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 4, "verse": 21, "text": "He began by saying to them, \u201cToday as you listen, this Scripture has been fulfilled.\u201d \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Jn 13:18; 15:25; 17:12; 19:28,36; Ac 1:16; Jms 2:23"}, {"pk": 4052892, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 4, "verse": 22, "text": "They were all speaking well of him [14] and were amazed by the gracious words that came from his mouth; yet they said, \u201cIsn\u2019t this Joseph\u2019s son?\u201d \u24d5", "comment": "[14] Or They were testifying against him
\u24d5 Mt 13:55; Mk 6:3; Jn 6:42"}, {"pk": 4052893, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 4, "verse": 23, "text": "Then he said to them, \u201cNo doubt you will quote this proverb [15]to me: \u2018Doctor, heal yourself. What we\u2019ve heard that took place in Capernaum, \u24d6do here in your hometown also.\u2019\u201d", "comment": "[15] Or parable
\u24d6 Mt 11:23; Mk 2:1-12; Jn 4:46-53"}, {"pk": 4052894, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 4, "verse": 24, "text": "He also said, \u201cTruly I tell you, no prophet is accepted in his hometown. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Mt 13:57; Mk 6:4; Jn 4:44"}, {"pk": 4052895, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 4, "verse": 25, "text": "But I say to you, there were certainly many widows in Israel in Elijah\u2019s days, \u24d8 when the sky was shut up for three years and six months while a great famine came over all the land.", "comment": "\u24d8 1Kg 17:1; 18:1; Jms 5:17"}, {"pk": 4052896, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 4, "verse": 26, "text": "Yet Elijah was not sent to any of them except a widow at Zarephath in Sidon. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 1Kg 17:8-24"}, {"pk": 4052897, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 4, "verse": 27, "text": "And in the prophet Elisha\u2019s time, there were many in Israel who had leprosy, [16]and yet not one of them was cleansed except Naaman the Syrian.\u201d \u24da", "comment": "[16] Gk lepros; a term for various skin diseases; see Lv 13\u201314
\u24da 2Kg 5:1-14"}, {"pk": 4052898, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 4, "verse": 28, "text": "When they heard this, everyone in the synagogue was enraged."}, {"pk": 4052899, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 4, "verse": 29, "text": "They got up, drove him out of town, \u24db and brought him to the edge of the hill that their town was built on, intending to hurl him over the cliff.", "comment": "\u24db Nm 15:35; Ac 7:58; Heb 13:12"}, {"pk": 4052900, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 4, "verse": 30, "text": "But he passed right through the crowd and went on his way. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Jn 10:39"}, {"pk": 4052901, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 4, "verse": 31, "text": "Then he went down to Capernaum, \u24dd a town in Galilee, and was teaching them on the Sabbath.", "comment": "\u24dd Mk 1:21-28"}, {"pk": 4052902, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 4, "verse": 32, "text": "They were astonished at his teaching because his message had authority. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Mt 7:28-29; Mk 1:22; Jn 7:46"}, {"pk": 4052903, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 4, "verse": 33, "text": "In the synagogue there was a man with an unclean demonic spirit who cried out with a loud voice, \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Mk 1:23-28"}, {"pk": 4052904, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 4, "verse": 34, "text": "\u201cLeave us alone! What do you have to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are\u2009\u2014\u2009the Holy One of God!\u201d \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Mk 1:24; Jn 6:69"}, {"pk": 4052905, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 4, "verse": 35, "text": "But Jesus rebuked him \u24d3 and said, \u201cBe silent and come out of him!\u201d \u24d4 And throwing him down before them, the demon came out of him without hurting him at all.", "comment": "\u24d3 Mt 8:26; Mk 4:39; Lk 4:39,41; 8:24
\u24d4 Mk 1:25; 9:25"}, {"pk": 4052906, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 4, "verse": 36, "text": "Amazement came over them all, and they were saying to one another, \u201cWhat is this message? For he commands the unclean spirits with authority and power, and they come out!\u201d"}, {"pk": 4052907, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 4, "verse": 37, "text": "And news about him began to go out to every place in the vicinity."}, {"pk": 4052908, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 4, "verse": 38, "text": "After he left the synagogue, he entered Simon\u2019s house. \u24d5 Simon\u2019s mother-in-law was suffering from a high fever, and they asked him about her. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d5 Mt 8:14-17; Mk 1:29-34
\u24d6 1Co 9:5"}, {"pk": 4052909, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 4, "verse": 39, "text": "So he stood over her and rebuked the fever, and it left her. She got up immediately \u24d7 and began to serve them.", "comment": "\u24d7 Mt 8:3; 14:31; 20:34; Mk 5:42; 10:52; Lk 1:64; 5:13,25; Ac 9:34"}, {"pk": 4052910, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 4, "verse": 40, "text": "When the sun was setting, all those who had anyone sick with various diseases brought them to him. As he laid his hands on each one of them, he healed them. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Mt 4:23; Mk 5:23"}, {"pk": 4052911, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 4, "verse": 41, "text": "Also, demons were coming out of many, shouting and saying, \u201cYou are the Son of God!\u201d \u24d9 But he rebuked them and would not allow them to speak, because they knew he was the Christ. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Mt 8:16; Mk 1:34; 3:11-12
\u24d9 Mt 4:3; 8:29; Mk 3:11"}, {"pk": 4052912, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 4, "verse": 42, "text": "When it was day, he went out and made his way to a deserted place. \u24db But the crowds were searching for him. They came to him and tried to keep him from leaving them.", "comment": "\u24db Mt 14:13; Mk 1:35-38,45; 6:31-32; Lk 9:12"}, {"pk": 4052913, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 4, "verse": 43, "text": "But he said to them, \u201cIt is necessary for me to proclaim the good news about the kingdom of God to the other towns also, because I was sent for this purpose.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4052914, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 4, "verse": 44, "text": "And he was preaching in the synagogues of Judea. [17] \u24dc", "comment": "[17] Other mss read Galilee
\u24dc Mt 4:23; Mk 1:39"}, {"pk": 4052915, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 5, "verse": 1, "text": "As the crowd was pressing in on Jesus to hear God\u2019s word, \u24dd he was standing by Lake Gennesaret. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd Mt 4:18-22; Mk 1:16-20; Jn 1:40-42
\u24d0 Nm 34:11; Dt 3:17; Jos 12:3; 13:27; Mt 4:18"}, {"pk": 4052916, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 5, "verse": 2, "text": "He saw two boats at the edge of the lake; the fishermen had left them and were washing their nets."}, {"pk": 4052917, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 5, "verse": 3, "text": "He got into one of the boats, \u24d1 which belonged to Simon, and asked him to put out a little from the land. Then he sat down and was teaching the crowds from the boat.", "comment": "\u24d1 Mt 13:2; Mk 3:9-10; 4:1"}, {"pk": 4052918, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 5, "verse": 4, "text": "When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, \u201cPut out into deep water and let down your nets for a catch.\u201d \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Jn 21:3-6"}, {"pk": 4052919, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 5, "verse": 5, "text": "\u201cMaster,\u201d \u24d3 Simon replied, \u201cwe\u2019ve worked hard all night long and caught nothing. But if you say so, I\u2019ll let down the nets.\u201d [1]", "comment": "\u24d3 Lk 8:24; 9:33,49; 17:13
[1] Other mss read net (Gk sg)"}, {"pk": 4052920, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 5, "verse": 6, "text": "When they did this, they caught a great number of fish, and their nets [2] began to tear.", "comment": "[2] Other mss read net (Gk sg)"}, {"pk": 4052921, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 5, "verse": 7, "text": "So they signaled to their partners in the other boat to come and help them; they came and filled both boats so full that they began to sink."}, {"pk": 4052922, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 5, "verse": 8, "text": "When Simon Peter saw this, he fell at Jesus\u2019s knees and said, \u201cGo away from me, because I\u2019m a sinful man, Lord!\u201d \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Is 6:5; Lk 19:7"}, {"pk": 4052923, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 5, "verse": 9, "text": "For he and all those with him were amazed \u24d5 at the catch of fish they had taken,", "comment": "\u24d5 Lk 4:36; Ac 3:10"}, {"pk": 4052924, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 5, "verse": 10, "text": "and so were James and John, Zebedee\u2019s sons, who were Simon\u2019s partners. \u201cDon\u2019t be afraid,\u201d \u24d6 Jesus told Simon. \u201cFrom now on you will be catching people.\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 2Tm 2:26
\u24d6 Mt 14:27"}, {"pk": 4052925, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 5, "verse": 11, "text": "Then they brought the boats to land, left everything, and followed him. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Mt 4:20,22; 19:29; Mk 1:18,20; Lk 5:28; 18:43"}, {"pk": 4052926, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 5, "verse": 12, "text": "While he was in one of the towns, a man was there who had leprosy [3] all over him. \u24d9 He saw Jesus, fell facedown, and begged him: \u201cLord, if you are willing, you can make me clean.\u201d", "comment": "[3] Gk lepros; a term for various skin diseases, also in v. 13; see Lv 13\u201314
\u24d9 Mt 8:2-4; Mk 1:40-44"}, {"pk": 4052927, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 5, "verse": 13, "text": "Reaching out his hand, Jesus touched him, \u24da saying, \u201cI am willing; be made clean,\u201d and immediately the leprosy left him.", "comment": "\u24da Mt 8:15; 9:29; 17:7; 20:34; Lk 18:15; 22:51"}, {"pk": 4052928, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 5, "verse": 14, "text": "Then he ordered him to tell no one: \u24db \u201cBut go and show yourself to the priest, and offer what Moses commanded for your cleansing as a testimony to them.\u201d", "comment": "\u24db Mt 16:20; 17:9; Mk 1:44; 7:36; 8:30; Lk 8:56; 9:21"}, {"pk": 4052929, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 5, "verse": 15, "text": "But the news [4] about him spread even more, and large crowds would come together to hear him and to be healed of their sicknesses.", "comment": "[4] Lit the word"}, {"pk": 4052930, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 5, "verse": 16, "text": "Yet he often withdrew to deserted places and prayed. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Mt 14:23; Mk 1:35; Lk 6:12"}, {"pk": 4052931, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 5, "verse": 17, "text": "On one of those days while he was teaching, Pharisees and teachers of the law \u24dd were sitting there who had come from every village of Galilee and Judea, and also from Jerusalem. And the Lord\u2019s power to heal was in him. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd Ac 5:34; 1Tm 1:7
\u24d0 Mk 5:30; Lk 6:19; 8:46"}, {"pk": 4052932, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 5, "verse": 18, "text": "Just then some men came, \u24d1 carrying on a stretcher a man who was paralyzed. They tried to bring him in and set him down before him.", "comment": "\u24d1 Mt 9:2-8; Mk 2:3-12"}, {"pk": 4052933, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 5, "verse": 19, "text": "Since they could not find a way to bring him in because of the crowd, they went up on the roof and lowered him on the stretcher through the roof tiles into the middle of the crowd before Jesus."}, {"pk": 4052934, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 5, "verse": 20, "text": "Seeing their faith he said, \u201cFriend, [5]your sins are forgiven.\u201d", "comment": "[5] Lit \u201cMan"}, {"pk": 4052935, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 5, "verse": 21, "text": "Then the scribes and the Pharisees \u24d2 began to think to themselves: \u201cWho is this man who speaks blasphemies? Who can forgive sins but God alone?\u201d \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Is 43:25
\u24d2 Mt 23:2; Lk 11:53; Jn 8:3"}, {"pk": 4052936, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 5, "verse": 22, "text": "But perceiving their thoughts, Jesus replied to them, \u201cWhy are you thinking this in your hearts? [6]", "comment": "[6] Or minds"}, {"pk": 4052937, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 5, "verse": 23, "text": "Which is easier: to say, \u2018Your sins are forgiven you,\u2019 or to say, \u2018Get up and walk\u2019?"}, {"pk": 4052938, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 5, "verse": 24, "text": "But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins\u201d \u2009\u2014\u2009he told the paralyzed man, \u201cI tell you: Get up, take your stretcher, and go home.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4052939, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 5, "verse": 25, "text": "Immediately he got up before them, picked up what he had been lying on, and went home glorifying God. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Lk 7:16; 13:13; 17:15; 18:43; 23:47"}, {"pk": 4052940, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 5, "verse": 26, "text": "Then everyone was astounded, and they were giving glory to God. And they were filled with awe \u24d5 and said, \u201cWe have seen incredible things today.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d5 Lk 1:65; 7:16"}, {"pk": 4052941, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 5, "verse": 27, "text": "After this, Jesus went out and saw a tax collector named Levi sitting at the tax office, \u24d6 and he said to him, \u201cFollow me.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d6 Mt 9:9-17; Mk 2:14-22"}, {"pk": 4052942, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 5, "verse": 28, "text": "So, leaving everything behind, he got up and began to follow him."}, {"pk": 4052943, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 5, "verse": 29, "text": "Then Levi hosted a grand banquet for him at his house. Now there was a large crowd of tax collectors and others who were guests [7] with them. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Lk 15:1
[7] Lit were reclining"}, {"pk": 4052944, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 5, "verse": 30, "text": "But the Pharisees and their scribes \u24d8 were complaining to his disciples, \u201cWhy do you eat and drink with tax collectors and sinners?\u201d", "comment": "\u24d8 Mk 2:16; Ac 23:9"}, {"pk": 4052945, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 5, "verse": 31, "text": "Jesus replied to them, \u201cIt is not those who are healthy who need a doctor, but those who are sick."}, {"pk": 4052946, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 5, "verse": 32, "text": "I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4052947, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 5, "verse": 33, "text": "Then they said to him, \u201cJohn\u2019s disciples fast often and say prayers, and those of the Pharisees do the same, but yours eat and drink.\u201d [8]", "comment": "[8] Other mss read \u201cWhy do John\u2019s... drink?\u201d (as a question)"}, {"pk": 4052948, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 5, "verse": 34, "text": "Jesus said to them, \u201cYou can\u2019t make the wedding guests fast while the groom is with them, can you?"}, {"pk": 4052949, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 5, "verse": 35, "text": "But the time [9]will come \u24d9when the groom will be taken away from them\u2009\u2014\u2009then they will fast in those days.\u201d", "comment": "[9] Lit days
\u24d9 1Sm 2:31; Ps 37:13; Ec 2:16; 12:1; Lk 17:22"}, {"pk": 4052950, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 5, "verse": 36, "text": "He also told them a parable: \u201cNo one tears a patch from a new garment and puts it on an old garment. Otherwise, not only will he tear the new, but also the piece from the new garment will not match the old."}, {"pk": 4052951, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 5, "verse": 37, "text": "And no one puts new wine into old wineskins. Otherwise, the new wine will burst the skins, it will spill, and the skins will be ruined."}, {"pk": 4052952, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 5, "verse": 38, "text": "No, new wine is put into fresh wineskins. [10]", "comment": "[10] Other mss add And so both are preserved."}, {"pk": 4052953, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 5, "verse": 39, "text": "And no one, after drinking old wine, wants new, because he says, \u2018The old is better.\u2019\u201d [11]", "comment": "[11] Other mss read is good"}, {"pk": 4052954, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 6, "verse": 1, "text": "On a Sabbath, he passed through the grainfields. \u24da His disciples were picking heads of grain, rubbing them in their hands, and eating them.", "comment": "\u24da Mt 12:1-8; Mk 2:23-28"}, {"pk": 4052955, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 6, "verse": 2, "text": "But some of the Pharisees said, \u201cWhy are you doing what is not lawful on the Sabbath?\u201d \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Mt 19:3; Lk 14:3; 20:22"}, {"pk": 4052956, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 6, "verse": 3, "text": "Jesus answered them, \u201cHaven\u2019t you read what David and those who were with him did when he was hungry\u2009\u2014\u2009 "}, {"pk": 4052957, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 6, "verse": 4, "text": "how he entered the house of God and took and ate the bread of the Presence, which is not lawful for any but the priests to eat? \u24dcHe even gave some to those who were with him.\u201d \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd 1Sm 21:6
\u24dc Ex 25:30; Lv 24:5-9"}, {"pk": 4052958, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 6, "verse": 5, "text": "Then he told them, \u201cThe Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4052959, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 6, "verse": 6, "text": "On another Sabbath \u24d0 he entered the synagogue and was teaching. A man was there whose right hand was shriveled.", "comment": "\u24d0 Mt 12:9-14; Mk 3:1-6"}, {"pk": 4052960, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 6, "verse": 7, "text": "The scribes and Pharisees were watching him closely, \u24d1 to see if he would heal on the Sabbath, so that they could find a charge against him. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Jn 8:6
\u24d1 Mk 3:2; Lk 14:1; 20:20"}, {"pk": 4052961, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 6, "verse": 8, "text": "But he knew their thoughts \u24d3 and told the man with the shriveled hand, \u201cGet up and stand here.\u201d [1] So he got up and stood there.", "comment": "\u24d3 Mt 9:4
[1] Lit stand in the middle"}, {"pk": 4052962, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 6, "verse": 9, "text": "Then Jesus said to them, \u201cI ask you: Is it lawful to do good on the Sabbath or to do evil, to save life or to destroy it?\u201d \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Lk 14:3"}, {"pk": 4052963, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 6, "verse": 10, "text": "After looking around at them all, \u24d5 he told him, \u201cStretch out your hand.\u201d \u24d6 He did, and his hand was restored. [2]", "comment": "\u24d6 1Kg 13:4
[2] Other mss add as sound as the other
\u24d5 Mk 3:5"}, {"pk": 4052964, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 6, "verse": 11, "text": "They, however, were filled with rage and started discussing with one another what they might do to Jesus."}, {"pk": 4052965, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 6, "verse": 12, "text": "During those days he went out to the mountain to pray \u24d7 and spent all night in prayer to God.", "comment": "\u24d7 Mt 14:23; Lk 5:16; 9:18,28"}, {"pk": 4052966, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 6, "verse": 13, "text": "When daylight came, he summoned his disciples, \u24d8 and he chose twelve of them, whom he also named apostles: \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d8 Mt 10:2-4; Mk 3:16-19; Ac 1:13
\u24d9 Mk 6:30"}, {"pk": 4052967, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 6, "verse": 14, "text": "Simon, whom he also named Peter, and Andrew his brother; James and John; Philip and Bartholomew;"}, {"pk": 4052968, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 6, "verse": 15, "text": "Matthew and Thomas; \u24da James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon called the Zealot;", "comment": "\u24da Mt 9:9"}, {"pk": 4052969, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 6, "verse": 16, "text": "Judas the son of James, and Judas Iscariot, who became a traitor."}, {"pk": 4052970, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 6, "verse": 17, "text": "After coming down with them, he stood on a level place with a large crowd of his disciples and a great number of people from all Judea and Jerusalem and from the seacoast of Tyre and Sidon. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Mt 11:21"}, {"pk": 4052971, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 6, "verse": 18, "text": "They came to hear him and to be healed of their diseases; and those tormented by unclean spirits were made well."}, {"pk": 4052972, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 6, "verse": 19, "text": "The whole crowd was trying to touch him, \u24dc because power was coming out from him and healing them all. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dc Mt 9:21; 14:36; Mk 3:10
\u24dd Lk 5:17"}, {"pk": 4052973, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 6, "verse": 20, "text": "Then looking up at his disciples, he said: \u24d0 Blessed are you who are poor,
because the kingdom of God is yours.
", "comment": "\u24d0 Mt 5:3-12"}, {"pk": 4052974, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 6, "verse": 21, "text": " Blessed are you who are now hungry,
because you will be filled.
Blessed are you who weep now,
because you will laugh.
"}, {"pk": 4052975, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 6, "verse": 22, "text": " Blessed are you when people hate you,
when they exclude you, \u24d1 insult you,
and slander your name as evil \u24d2
because of the Son of Man. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d2 Heb 11:26; 1Pt 4:14
\u24d1 Jn 9:22; 16:2
\u24d3 Jn 15:21"}, {"pk": 4052976, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 6, "verse": 23, "text": " \u201cRejoice in that day and leap for joy. Take note\u2009\u2014\u2009your reward is great in heaven, for this is the way their ancestors used to treat the prophets. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Neh 9:26; Ezk 2:1-7; Ac 7:52"}, {"pk": 4052977, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 6, "verse": 24, "text": " But woe to you who are rich,
for you have received your comfort.
"}, {"pk": 4052978, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 6, "verse": 25, "text": " Woe to you who are now full,
for you will be hungry.
Woe to you [3] who are now laughing,
for you will mourn and weep.
", "comment": "[3] Other mss omit to you"}, {"pk": 4052979, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 6, "verse": 26, "text": " Woe to you [4]
when all people speak well of you,
for this is the way their ancestors
used to treat the false prophets. \u24d5
", "comment": "[4] Other mss omit to you
\u24d5 Jr 5:12-13; 6:13-15; Mc 2:11"}, {"pk": 4052980, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 6, "verse": 27, "text": " \u201cBut I say to you who listen: Love your enemies, do what is good to those who hate you,"}, {"pk": 4052981, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 6, "verse": 28, "text": "bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Mt 5:44"}, {"pk": 4052982, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 6, "verse": 29, "text": "If anyone hits you on the cheek, \u24d7offer the other also. And if anyone takes away your coat, don\u2019t hold back your shirt either.", "comment": "\u24d7 Mt 5:39-42"}, {"pk": 4052983, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 6, "verse": 30, "text": "Give to everyone who asks you, and from someone who takes your things, don\u2019t ask for them back."}, {"pk": 4052984, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 6, "verse": 31, "text": "Just as you want others to do for you, do the same for them. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Mt 7:12"}, {"pk": 4052985, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 6, "verse": 32, "text": "If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners love those who love them. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Mt 5:46"}, {"pk": 4052986, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 6, "verse": 33, "text": "If you do what is good to those who are good to you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners do that."}, {"pk": 4052987, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 6, "verse": 34, "text": "And if you lend to those from whom you expect to receive, what credit is that to you? \u24daEven sinners lend to sinners to be repaid in full.", "comment": "\u24da Pr 19:17; Mt 5:42; Lk 14:12-14"}, {"pk": 4052988, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 6, "verse": 35, "text": "But love your enemies, do what is good, and lend, expecting nothing in return. Then your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High. \u24dbFor he is gracious to the ungrateful and evil.", "comment": "\u24db Mt 5:45; Lk 1:32"}, {"pk": 4052989, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 6, "verse": 36, "text": "Be merciful, just as your Father also is merciful. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Mt 5:7,48; Jms 5:11"}, {"pk": 4052990, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 6, "verse": 37, "text": " \u201cDo not judge, and you will not be judged. \u24dd Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Mt 6:14; 18:23-35; Lk 23:16; Ac 3:13
\u24dd Mt 7:1-5"}, {"pk": 4052991, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 6, "verse": 38, "text": "Give, and it will be given to you; a good measure\u2009\u2014\u2009pressed down, shaken together, and running over\u2009\u2014\u2009will be poured into your lap. \u24d1For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.\u201d \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Mk 4:24
\u24d1 Ps 79:12; Is 65:6-7; Jr 32:18"}, {"pk": 4052992, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 6, "verse": 39, "text": "He also told them a parable: \u201cCan the blind guide the blind? Won\u2019t they both fall into a pit? \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Mt 15:14"}, {"pk": 4052993, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 6, "verse": 40, "text": "A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone who is fully trained will be like his teacher. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Mt 10:24; Jn 13:16; 15:20"}, {"pk": 4052994, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 6, "verse": 41, "text": " \u201cWhy do you look at the splinter in your brother\u2019s eye, but don\u2019t notice the beam of wood in your own eye?"}, {"pk": 4052995, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 6, "verse": 42, "text": "Or how can you say to your brother, \u2018Brother, let me take out the splinter that is in your eye,\u2019 when you yourself don\u2019t see the beam of wood in your eye? Hypocrite! First take the beam of wood out of your eye, and then you will see clearly to take out the splinter in your brother\u2019s eye."}, {"pk": 4052996, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 6, "verse": 43, "text": " \u201cA good tree doesn\u2019t produce bad fruit; on the other hand, a bad tree doesn\u2019t produce good fruit. [5] \u24d5", "comment": "[5] Lit on the other hand, again, a bad tree doesn\u2019t produce good fruit
\u24d5 Mt 7:16,18,20; 12:33-35"}, {"pk": 4052997, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 6, "verse": 44, "text": "For each tree is known by its own fruit. Figs aren\u2019t gathered from thornbushes, or grapes picked from a bramble bush."}, {"pk": 4052998, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 6, "verse": 45, "text": "A good person produces good out of the good stored up in his heart. An evil person produces evil out of the evil stored up in his heart, for his mouth speaks from the overflow of the heart."}, {"pk": 4052999, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 6, "verse": 46, "text": " \u201cWhy do you call me \u2018Lord, Lord,\u2019 and don\u2019t do the things I say? \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Mal 1:6; Mt 7:21"}, {"pk": 4053000, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 6, "verse": 47, "text": "I will show you what someone is like who comes to me, hears my words, and acts on them: \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Mt 7:24-27"}, {"pk": 4053001, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 6, "verse": 48, "text": "He is like a man building a house, who dug deep and laid the foundation on the rock. When the flood came, the river crashed against that house and couldn\u2019t shake it, because it was well built."}, {"pk": 4053002, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 6, "verse": 49, "text": "But the one who hears and does not act is like a man who built a house on the ground without a foundation. The river crashed against it, and immediately it collapsed. And the destruction of that house was great.\u201d \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Ezk 13:10-16"}, {"pk": 4053003, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 7, "verse": 1, "text": "When he had concluded saying all this to the people who were listening, he entered Capernaum. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Mt 8:5-13"}, {"pk": 4053004, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 7, "verse": 2, "text": "A centurion\u2019s servant, who was highly valued by him, was sick and about to die."}, {"pk": 4053005, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 7, "verse": 3, "text": "When the centurion heard about Jesus, he sent some Jewish elders to him, requesting him to come and save the life of his servant."}, {"pk": 4053006, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 7, "verse": 4, "text": "When they reached Jesus, they pleaded with him earnestly, saying, \u201cHe is worthy for you to grant this,"}, {"pk": 4053007, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 7, "verse": 5, "text": "because he loves our nation and has built us a synagogue.\u201d \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Ac 10:22"}, {"pk": 4053008, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 7, "verse": 6, "text": "Jesus went with them, and when he was not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to tell him, \u201cLord, don\u2019t trouble yourself, since I am not worthy to have you come under my roof."}, {"pk": 4053009, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 7, "verse": 7, "text": "That is why I didn\u2019t even consider myself worthy to come to you. But say the word, and my servant will be healed. [1] \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Ps 107:20; Mt 8:16
[1] Other mss read and let my servant be healed"}, {"pk": 4053010, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 7, "verse": 8, "text": "For I too am a man placed under authority, having soldiers under my command. I say to this one, \u2018Go,\u2019 and he goes; and to another, \u2018Come,\u2019 and he comes; and to my servant, \u2018Do this,\u2019 and he does it.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4053011, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 7, "verse": 9, "text": "Jesus heard this and was amazed at him, and turning to the crowd following him, he said, \u201cI tell you, I have not found so great a faith even in Israel.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4053012, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 7, "verse": 10, "text": "When those who had been sent returned to the house, they found the servant in good health."}, {"pk": 4053013, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 7, "verse": 11, "text": "Afterward he was on his way to a town called Nain. His disciples and a large crowd were traveling with him."}, {"pk": 4053014, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 7, "verse": 12, "text": "Just as he neared the gate of the town, a dead man was being carried out. He was his mother\u2019s only son, and she was a widow. \u24dc A large crowd from the city was also with her.", "comment": "\u24dc Jdg 11:34; Lk 8:42; 9:38; Heb 11:17"}, {"pk": 4053015, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 7, "verse": 13, "text": "When the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her \u24dd and said, \u201cDon\u2019t weep.\u201d", "comment": "\u24dd Mt 20:34"}, {"pk": 4053016, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 7, "verse": 14, "text": "Then he came up and touched the open coffin, and the pallbearers stopped. And he said, \u201cYoung man, I tell you, get up!\u201d \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Mt 11:5; Mk 5:41; Lk 7:22; 8:54; Jn 11:43; Ac 9:40"}, {"pk": 4053017, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 7, "verse": 15, "text": "The dead man sat up and began to speak, and Jesus gave him to his mother. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 1Kg 17:23; 2Kg 4:36"}, {"pk": 4053018, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 7, "verse": 16, "text": "Then fear [2] came over everyone, \u24d2 and they glorified God, \u24d3 saying, \u201cA great prophet has risen among us,\u201d \u24d4 and \u201cGod has visited [3] his people.\u201d \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d4 Dt 18:15; Mt 21:11; Lk 7:39; Jn 7:40
\u24d5 Lk 1:68
[3] Or come to help
[2] Or awe
\u24d2 Lk 5:26
\u24d3 Mt 5:16; Lk 2:20; 13:13; 23:47; Ac 4:21; 11:18"}, {"pk": 4053019, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 7, "verse": 17, "text": "This report about him went throughout Judea and all the vicinity."}, {"pk": 4053020, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 7, "verse": 18, "text": "Then John\u2019s disciples told him about all these things. \u24d6 So John summoned two of his disciples", "comment": "\u24d6 Mt 11:2-19"}, {"pk": 4053021, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 7, "verse": 19, "text": "and sent them to the Lord, asking, \u201cAre you the one \u24d7 who is to come, or should we expect someone else?\u201d", "comment": "\u24d7 Jn 4:25; 6:14; 11:27; Rm 5:14; Heb 10:37"}, {"pk": 4053022, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 7, "verse": 20, "text": "When the men reached him, they said, \u201cJohn the Baptist sent us to ask you, \u2018Are you the one who is to come, or should we expect someone else?\u2019\u201d"}, {"pk": 4053023, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 7, "verse": 21, "text": "At that time Jesus healed many people of diseases, \u24d8 afflictions, and evil spirits, \u24d9 and he granted sight to many blind people. \u24da", "comment": "\u24d9 Mk 1:34
\u24da Mt 9:30; 12:22; Mk 8:25; Lk 18:42; Jn 9:7
\u24d8 Mt 4:23"}, {"pk": 4053024, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 7, "verse": 22, "text": "He replied to them, \u201cGo and report to John what you have seen and heard: The blind receive their sight, the lame walk, those with leprosy [4]are cleansed, the deaf hear, \u24dbthe dead are raised, and the poor are told the good news, \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Is 61:1; Lk 4:18
[4] Gk lepros; a term for various skin diseases; see Lv 13\u201314
\u24db Is 29:18; 35:5-6"}, {"pk": 4053025, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 7, "verse": 23, "text": "and blessed is the one who isn\u2019t offended by me.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4053026, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 7, "verse": 24, "text": "After John\u2019s messengers left, he began to speak to the crowds about John: \u201cWhat did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed swaying in the wind?"}, {"pk": 4053027, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 7, "verse": 25, "text": "What then did you go out to see? A man dressed in soft clothes? See, those who are splendidly dressed and live in luxury are in royal palaces."}, {"pk": 4053028, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 7, "verse": 26, "text": "What then did you go out to see? A prophet? \u24dd Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet.", "comment": "\u24dd Mt 14:5; Lk 1:76; 20:6"}, {"pk": 4053029, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 7, "verse": 27, "text": "This is the one about whom it is written: See, I am sending my messenger
ahead of you;
he will prepare your way before you. [5] \u24d0
", "comment": "[5] Mal 3:1
\u24d0 Mal 3:1; Mt 11:10; Mk 1:2; Lk 1:17"}, {"pk": 4053030, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 7, "verse": 28, "text": " I tell you, among those born of women no one is greater than John, [6] but the least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.\u201d", "comment": "[6] Other mss read women is not a greater prophet than John the Baptist"}, {"pk": 4053031, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 7, "verse": 29, "text": "(And when all the people, including the tax collectors, heard this, they acknowledged God\u2019s way of righteousness, because they had been baptized with John\u2019s baptism. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Mt 21:32; Lk 3:12; Ac 18:25; 19:3"}, {"pk": 4053032, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 7, "verse": 30, "text": "But since the Pharisees and experts in the law \u24d2 had not been baptized by him, they rejected the plan of God for themselves. \u24d3)", "comment": "\u24d3 Mt 21:25,32; 23:13; Mk 7:9
\u24d2 Mt 22:35; Lk 10:25; 11:45-46,52; 14:3"}, {"pk": 4053033, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 7, "verse": 31, "text": " \u201cTo what then should I compare the people of this generation, and what are they like?"}, {"pk": 4053034, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 7, "verse": 32, "text": "They are like children sitting in the marketplace and calling to each other: We played the flute for you,
but you didn\u2019t dance;
we sang a lament,
but you didn\u2019t weep!
"}, {"pk": 4053035, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 7, "verse": 33, "text": " For John the Baptist did not come eating bread or drinking wine, \u24d4 and you say, \u2018He has a demon!\u2019", "comment": "\u24d4 Lk 1:15"}, {"pk": 4053036, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 7, "verse": 34, "text": "The Son of Man has come eating and drinking, and you say, \u2018Look, a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!\u2019 \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Mt 9:10-11; Lk 15:2; 19:7"}, {"pk": 4053037, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 7, "verse": 35, "text": "Yet wisdom is vindicated by all her children.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4053038, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 7, "verse": 36, "text": "Then one of the Pharisees invited him to eat with him. He entered the Pharisee\u2019s house and reclined at the table. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Lk 11:37; 14:1"}, {"pk": 4053039, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 7, "verse": 37, "text": "And a woman in the town who was a sinner found out that Jesus was reclining at the table in the Pharisee\u2019s house. \u24d7 She brought an alabaster jar of perfume", "comment": "\u24d7 Mt 26:6-13; Mk 14:3-9; Jn 12:1-8"}, {"pk": 4053040, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 7, "verse": 38, "text": "and stood behind him at his feet, weeping, and began to wash his feet with her tears. She wiped his feet with her hair, kissing them and anointing them with the perfume. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Jn 11:2"}, {"pk": 4053041, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 7, "verse": 39, "text": "When the Pharisee who had invited him saw this, he said to himself, \u201cThis man, if he were a prophet, would know who and what kind of woman this is who is touching him\u2009\u2014\u2009she\u2019s a sinner!\u201d \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Lk 7:16; Jn 4:19"}, {"pk": 4053042, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 7, "verse": 40, "text": "Jesus replied to him, \u201cSimon, I have something to say to you.\u201d He said, \u201cSay it, teacher.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4053043, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 7, "verse": 41, "text": " \u201cA creditor had two debtors. One owed five hundred denarii, [7] \u24da and the other fifty.", "comment": "[7] A denarius = one day\u2019s wage
\u24da Mt 18:28; Mk 6:37"}, {"pk": 4053044, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 7, "verse": 42, "text": "Since they could not pay it back, \u24dbhe graciously forgave them both. So, which of them will love him more?\u201d", "comment": "\u24db Mt 18:25"}, {"pk": 4053045, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 7, "verse": 43, "text": "Simon answered, \u201cI suppose the one he forgave more.\u201d \u201cYou have judged correctly,\u201d he told him."}, {"pk": 4053046, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 7, "verse": 44, "text": "Turning to the woman, he said to Simon, \u201cDo you see this woman? I entered your house; you gave me no water for my feet, \u24dcbut she, with her tears, has washed my feet and wiped them with her hair.", "comment": "\u24dc Gn 18:4; 19:2; 43:24; Jdg 19:21; 1Tm 5:10"}, {"pk": 4053047, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 7, "verse": 45, "text": "You gave me no kiss, \u24ddbut she hasn\u2019t stopped kissing my feet since I came in.", "comment": "\u24dd 2Sm 15:5; 19:39; 20:9"}, {"pk": 4053048, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 7, "verse": 46, "text": "You didn\u2019t anoint my head with olive oil, \u24d0but she has anointed my feet with perfume.", "comment": "\u24d0 2Sm 12:20; Ps 23:5; Ec 9:8; Dn 10:3"}, {"pk": 4053049, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 7, "verse": 47, "text": "Therefore I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven; that\u2019s why she loved much. But the one who is forgiven little, loves little.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4053050, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 7, "verse": 48, "text": "Then he said to her, \u201cYour sins are forgiven.\u201d \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Mt 9:2; Mk 2:5; Lk 5:20; Jms 5:15; 1Jn 2:12"}, {"pk": 4053051, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 7, "verse": 49, "text": "Those who were at the table with him began to say among themselves, \u201cWho is this man who even forgives sins?\u201d \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Lk 5:21"}, {"pk": 4053052, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 7, "verse": 50, "text": "And he said to the woman, \u201cYour faith has saved you. \u24d3Go in peace.\u201d \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d3 Mt 9:22; Mk 10:52; Lk 17:19; 18:42
\u24d4 1Sm 1:17; Mk 5:34; Lk 8:48"}, {"pk": 4053053, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 8, "verse": 1, "text": "Afterward he was traveling from one town and village to another, \u24d5 preaching and telling the good news of the kingdom of God. \u24d6 The Twelve were with him,", "comment": "\u24d5 Mk 6:6
\u24d6 Mt 4:23; Lk 4:43"}, {"pk": 4053054, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 8, "verse": 2, "text": "and also some women who had been healed of evil spirits and sicknesses: \u24d7 Mary, called Magdalene (seven demons had come out \u24d8 of her);", "comment": "\u24d8 Mt 27:56,61; 28:1; Mk 16:9; Lk 24:10; Jn 19:25; 20:1,18
\u24d7 Mt 27:55; Mk 15:40-41; Lk 23:49,55; Ac 1:14"}, {"pk": 4053055, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 8, "verse": 3, "text": "Joanna the wife of Chuza, Herod\u2019s steward; Susanna; and many others who were supporting them from their possessions."}, {"pk": 4053056, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 8, "verse": 4, "text": "As a large crowd was gathering, and people were coming to Jesus from every town, he said in a parable: \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Mt 13:3-9; Mk 4:3-9"}, {"pk": 4053057, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 8, "verse": 5, "text": "\u201cA sower went out to sow his seed. As he sowed, some seed fell along the path; it was trampled on, and the birds of the sky devoured it."}, {"pk": 4053058, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 8, "verse": 6, "text": "Other seed fell on the rock; when it grew up, it withered away, since it lacked moisture."}, {"pk": 4053059, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 8, "verse": 7, "text": "Other seed fell among thorns; the thorns grew up with it and choked it."}, {"pk": 4053060, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 8, "verse": 8, "text": "Still other seed fell on good ground; when it grew up, it produced fruit: a hundred times what was sown.\u201d \u24da As he said this, he called out, \u201cLet anyone who has ears to hear listen.\u201d \u24db", "comment": "\u24da Gn 26:12
\u24db Mt 11:15; Lk 13:34"}, {"pk": 4053061, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 8, "verse": 9, "text": "Then his disciples asked him, \u201cWhat does this parable mean?\u201d \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Mt 13:10-11; Mk 4:10-11"}, {"pk": 4053062, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 8, "verse": 10, "text": "So he said, \u201cThe secrets of the kingdom of God have been given for you \u24ddto know, but to the rest it is in parables, so that Looking they may not see,
and hearing they may not understand. [1] \u24d0
", "comment": "[1] Is 6:9
\u24d0 Is 6:9
\u24dd Mt 19:11"}, {"pk": 4053063, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 8, "verse": 11, "text": " \u201cThis is the meaning of the parable: \u24d1 The seed is the word of God. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Lk 8:21; 11:28; Ac 18:11; Jms 1:21; 1Pt 1:23
\u24d1 Mt 13:18-23; Mk 4:13-20"}, {"pk": 4053064, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 8, "verse": 12, "text": "The seed along the path are those who have heard and then the devil comes and takes away the word from their hearts, so that they may not believe and be saved."}, {"pk": 4053065, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 8, "verse": 13, "text": "And the seed on the rock are those who, when they hear, receive the word with joy. Having no root, these believe for a while and fall away in a time of testing. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Ezk 33:31-32; Gl 1:6"}, {"pk": 4053066, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 8, "verse": 14, "text": "As for the seed that fell among thorns, these are the ones who, when they have heard, go on their way and are choked with worries, riches, and pleasures of life, \u24d4and produce no mature fruit.", "comment": "\u24d4 Mt 6:25"}, {"pk": 4053067, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 8, "verse": 15, "text": "But the seed in the good ground\u2009\u2014\u2009these are the ones who, having heard the word with an honest and good heart, hold on to it and by enduring, \u24d5produce fruit.", "comment": "\u24d5 Heb 10:36; Jms 5:7"}, {"pk": 4053068, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 8, "verse": 16, "text": " \u201cNo one, after lighting a lamp, \u24d6 covers it with a basket or puts it under a bed, but puts it on a lampstand so that those who come in may see its light. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 Mt 5:15-16; Lk 11:33
\u24d7 Mk 4:21-25"}, {"pk": 4053069, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 8, "verse": 17, "text": "For nothing is concealed that won\u2019t be revealed, and nothing hidden that won\u2019t be made known and brought to light. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Mt 10:26; Lk 12:2; 1Tm 5:25"}, {"pk": 4053070, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 8, "verse": 18, "text": "Therefore take care how you listen. For whoever has, more will be given to him; \u24d9and whoever does not have, even what he thinks he has will be taken away from him.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d9 Mt 13:12"}, {"pk": 4053071, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 8, "verse": 19, "text": "Then his mother and brothers \u24da came to him, \u24db but they could not meet with him because of the crowd.", "comment": "\u24db Mt 12:46-50; Mk 3:31-35
\u24da Mt 13:55; Mk 6:3; Jn 2:12; 7:3,5,10; Ac 1:14; 1Co 9:5; Gl 1:19"}, {"pk": 4053072, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 8, "verse": 20, "text": "He was told, \u201cYour mother and your brothers are standing outside, wanting to see you.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4053073, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 8, "verse": 21, "text": "But he replied to them, \u201cMy mother and my brothers are those who hear and do the word of God.\u201d \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Lk 11:28; Jms 1:22"}, {"pk": 4053074, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 8, "verse": 22, "text": "One day he and his disciples got into a boat, \u24dd and he told them, \u201cLet\u2019s cross over to the other side of the lake.\u201d \u24d0 So they set out,", "comment": "\u24d0 Lk 5:1
\u24dd Mt 8:23-27; Mk 4:36-41; Jn 6:16-21"}, {"pk": 4053075, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 8, "verse": 23, "text": "and as they were sailing he fell asleep. Then a fierce windstorm came down on the lake; they were being swamped and were in danger."}, {"pk": 4053076, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 8, "verse": 24, "text": "They came and woke him up, saying, \u201cMaster, Master, we\u2019re going to die!\u201d Then he got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waves. So they ceased, and there was a calm. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 65:7; 104:7; Mt 14:32; Mk 6:51; Lk 4:39"}, {"pk": 4053077, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 8, "verse": 25, "text": "He said to them, \u201cWhere is your faith?\u201d They were fearful and amazed, asking one another, \u201cWho then is this? [2] \u24d2 He commands even the winds and the waves, and they obey him!\u201d", "comment": "[2] Lit \u201cWho then is this?
\u24d2 Mt 21:10; Lk 1:66; 5:21; 7:49; 9:9"}, {"pk": 4053078, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 8, "verse": 26, "text": "Then they sailed to the region of the Gerasenes, [3] \u24d3 which is opposite Galilee.", "comment": "[3] Other mss read the Gadarenes
\u24d3 Mt 8:28-34; Mk 5:1-20"}, {"pk": 4053079, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 8, "verse": 27, "text": "When he got out on land, a demon-possessed man from the town met him. For a long time he had worn no clothes and did not stay in a house but in the tombs."}, {"pk": 4053080, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 8, "verse": 28, "text": "When he saw Jesus, he cried out, \u24d4 fell down before him, and said in a loud voice, \u201cWhat do you have to do with me, \u24d5 Jesus, Son of the Most High God? \u24d6 I beg you, don\u2019t torment me!\u201d", "comment": "\u24d6 Gn 14:18; Ps 57:2; Dn 3:26; Lk 1:32; Ac 16:17
\u24d4 Lk 4:33-34; Ac 8:7
\u24d5 Jn 2:4"}, {"pk": 4053081, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 8, "verse": 29, "text": "For he had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man. Many times it had seized him, and though he was guarded, bound by chains and shackles, he would snap the restraints and be driven by the demon into deserted places."}, {"pk": 4053082, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 8, "verse": 30, "text": " \u201cWhat is your name?\u201d Jesus asked him. \u201cLegion,\u201d \u24d7 he said, because many demons had entered him.", "comment": "\u24d7 Mt 26:53"}, {"pk": 4053083, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 8, "verse": 31, "text": "And they begged him not to banish them to the abyss. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 140:10; Rm 10:7; Rv 9:1-2,11; 11:7; 17:8; 20:1,3"}, {"pk": 4053084, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 8, "verse": 32, "text": "A large herd of pigs was there, feeding on the hillside. The demons begged him to permit them to enter the pigs, and he gave them permission."}, {"pk": 4053085, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 8, "verse": 33, "text": "The demons came out of the man and entered the pigs, and the herd rushed down the steep bank into the lake and drowned."}, {"pk": 4053086, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 8, "verse": 34, "text": "When the men who tended them saw what had happened, they ran off and reported it in the town and in the countryside."}, {"pk": 4053087, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 8, "verse": 35, "text": "Then people went out to see what had happened. They came to Jesus and found the man the demons had departed from, sitting at Jesus\u2019s feet, \u24d9 dressed and in his right mind. And they were afraid.", "comment": "\u24d9 Lk 8:41; 10:39"}, {"pk": 4053088, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 8, "verse": 36, "text": "Meanwhile, the eyewitnesses reported to them how the demon-possessed man was delivered. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Mt 4:24"}, {"pk": 4053089, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 8, "verse": 37, "text": "Then all the people of the Gerasene region [4] asked him to leave them, \u24db because they were gripped by great fear. So getting into the boat, he returned.", "comment": "[4] Other mss read the Gadarenes
\u24db 1Kg 17:18; Lk 5:8; Ac 16:39"}, {"pk": 4053090, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 8, "verse": 38, "text": "The man from whom the demons had departed begged him earnestly to be with him. But he sent him away and said,"}, {"pk": 4053091, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 8, "verse": 39, "text": "\u201cGo back to your home, and tell all that God has done for you.\u201d And off he went, proclaiming throughout the town how much Jesus had done for him."}, {"pk": 4053092, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 8, "verse": 40, "text": "When Jesus returned, the crowd welcomed him, \u24dc for they were all expecting him. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Mt 9:18-19; Mk 5:21-24
\u24dc Lk 9:11"}, {"pk": 4053093, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 8, "verse": 41, "text": "Just then, a man named Jairus came. He was a leader of the synagogue. \u24d0 He fell down at Jesus\u2019s feet and pleaded with him to come to his house,", "comment": "\u24d0 Lk 13:14; Ac 13:15; 18:8,17"}, {"pk": 4053094, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 8, "verse": 42, "text": "because he had an only daughter \u24d1 about twelve years old, and she was dying. While he was going, the crowds were nearly crushing him. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d1 Lk 7:12
\u24d2 Mk 3:9"}, {"pk": 4053095, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 8, "verse": 43, "text": "A woman suffering from bleeding \u24d3 for twelve years, \u24d4 who had spent all she had on doctors [5] and yet could not be healed by any,", "comment": "[5] Other mss omit who had spent all she had on doctors
\u24d3 Lv 15:25
\u24d4 Mt 9:20-22; Mk 5:25-34"}, {"pk": 4053096, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 8, "verse": 44, "text": "approached from behind and touched the end of his robe. \u24d5 Instantly her bleeding stopped.", "comment": "\u24d5 Nm 15:38-39; Dt 22:12; Mt 14:36; 23:5"}, {"pk": 4053097, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 8, "verse": 45, "text": " \u201cWho touched me?\u201d Jesus asked. When they all denied it, Peter [6] said, \u201cMaster, \u24d6 the crowds are hemming you in and pressing against you.\u201d [7]", "comment": "[7] Other mss add and you say, \u2018Who touched me?\u2019
[6] Other mss add and those with him
\u24d6 Lk 5:5"}, {"pk": 4053098, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 8, "verse": 46, "text": " \u201cSomeone did touch me,\u201d said Jesus. \u201cI know that power has gone out from me.\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Lk 5:17; 6:19; Ac 10:38"}, {"pk": 4053099, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 8, "verse": 47, "text": "When the woman saw that she was discovered, she came trembling and fell down before him. In the presence of all the people, she declared the reason she had touched him and how she was instantly healed."}, {"pk": 4053100, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 8, "verse": 48, "text": "\u201cDaughter,\u201d he said to her, \u201cyour faith has saved you. [8]Go in peace.\u201d \u24d8", "comment": "[8] Or has made you well
\u24d8 Lk 7:50"}, {"pk": 4053101, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 8, "verse": 49, "text": "While he was still speaking, \u24d9 someone came from the synagogue leader\u2019s house and said, \u201cYour daughter is dead. Don\u2019t bother \u24da the teacher \u24db anymore.\u201d", "comment": "\u24da Lk 7:6
\u24d9 Mt 9:23-26; Mk 5:35-43
\u24db Jn 11:28"}, {"pk": 4053102, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 8, "verse": 50, "text": "When Jesus heard it, he answered him, \u201cDon\u2019t be afraid. Only believe, and she will be saved.\u201d [9]", "comment": "[9] Or she will be made well"}, {"pk": 4053103, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 8, "verse": 51, "text": "After he came to the house, he let no one enter with him except Peter, John, James, \u24dc and the child\u2019s father and mother.", "comment": "\u24dc Mk 3:17; 14:33; Lk 9:28"}, {"pk": 4053104, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 8, "verse": 52, "text": "Everyone was crying \u24dd and mourning for her. \u24d0 But he said, \u201cStop crying, because she is not dead but asleep.\u201d \u24d1", "comment": "\u24dd Lk 7:13
\u24d0 Mt 11:17; Lk 23:27
\u24d1 Jn 11:4,11; Ac 20:10"}, {"pk": 4053105, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 8, "verse": 53, "text": "They laughed at him, because they knew she was dead."}, {"pk": 4053106, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 8, "verse": 54, "text": "So he [10] took her by the hand \u24d2 and called out, \u201cChild, get up!\u201d \u24d3", "comment": "[10] Other mss add having put them all outside
\u24d2 Mk 1:31
\u24d3 Mt 11:5; Lk 7:14,22; Jn 11:43"}, {"pk": 4053107, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 8, "verse": 55, "text": "Her spirit returned, \u24d4 and she got up at once. Then he gave orders that she be given something to eat.", "comment": "\u24d4 Jdg 15:19; 1Sm 30:12"}, {"pk": 4053108, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 8, "verse": 56, "text": "Her parents were astounded, but he instructed them to tell no one what had happened. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Mt 8:4"}, {"pk": 4053109, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 9, "verse": 1, "text": "Summoning the Twelve, \u24d6 he gave them power and authority over all the demons and to heal diseases. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Mt 10:1; Mk 3:13-15; 6:7
\u24d6 Lk 6:12-16"}, {"pk": 4053110, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 9, "verse": 2, "text": "Then he sent them to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal the sick. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Mt 10:5,7-8; Lk 4:43; 9:11,60; 10:1,9"}, {"pk": 4053111, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 9, "verse": 3, "text": " \u201cTake nothing for the road,\u201d \u24d9 he told them, \u201cno staff, \u24dano traveling bag, no bread, no money; and don\u2019t take an extra shirt.", "comment": "\u24da Mk 6:8
\u24d9 Mt 10:9-15; Mk 6:8-11; Lk 10:4-12; 22:35"}, {"pk": 4053112, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 9, "verse": 4, "text": "Whatever house you enter, stay there and leave from there."}, {"pk": 4053113, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 9, "verse": 5, "text": "If they do not welcome you, when you leave that town, shake off the dust from your feet as a testimony against them.\u201d \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Neh 5:13; Ac 13:51; 18:6"}, {"pk": 4053114, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 9, "verse": 6, "text": "So they went out and traveled from village to village, proclaiming the good news and healing everywhere."}, {"pk": 4053115, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 9, "verse": 7, "text": "Herod the tetrarch \u24dc heard about everything that was going on. \u24dd He was perplexed, because some said that John had been raised from the dead,", "comment": "\u24dc Lk 3:1,19; 13:31; 23:7; Ac 13:1
\u24dd Mt 14:1-2; Mk 6:14-16"}, {"pk": 4053116, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 9, "verse": 8, "text": "some that Elijah had appeared, \u24d0 and others that one of the ancient prophets had risen. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Mk 6:15
\u24d0 Mt 11:14; 16:14; 17:3-4,10-12; Lk 1:17; 4:26"}, {"pk": 4053117, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 9, "verse": 9, "text": "\u201cI beheaded John,\u201d Herod said, \u201cbut who is this I hear such things about?\u201d And he wanted to see him. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Lk 23:8"}, {"pk": 4053118, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 9, "verse": 10, "text": "When the apostles returned, \u24d3 they reported to Jesus all that they had done. \u24d4 He took them along and withdrew privately to a [1] town called Bethsaida. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Mt 11:21; Mk 8:22; Jn 1:44; 12:21
\u24d3 Mt 14:13-21; Mk 6:32-44; Jn 6:5-13
\u24d4 Mk 6:30
[1] Other mss add deserted place near a"}, {"pk": 4053119, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 9, "verse": 11, "text": "When the crowds found out, they followed him. He welcomed them, \u24d6 spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and healed those who needed healing.", "comment": "\u24d6 Lk 8:40"}, {"pk": 4053120, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 9, "verse": 12, "text": "Late in the day, \u24d7 the Twelve approached and said to him, \u201cSend the crowd away, \u24d8 so that they can go into the surrounding villages and countryside to find food and lodging, because we are in a deserted place here.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d7 Lk 24:29
\u24d8 Mt 15:23"}, {"pk": 4053121, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 9, "verse": 13, "text": " \u201cYou give them something to eat,\u201d he told them. \u201cWe have no more than five loaves \u24d9 and two fish,\u201d they said, \u201cunless we go and buy food for all these people.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d9 Mt 16:9; Mk 8:19"}, {"pk": 4053122, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 9, "verse": 14, "text": "(For about five thousand men were there.) Then he told his disciples, \u201cHave them sit down [2]in groups of about fifty each.\u201d", "comment": "[2] Lit them recline"}, {"pk": 4053123, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 9, "verse": 15, "text": "They did what he said, and had them all sit down."}, {"pk": 4053124, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 9, "verse": 16, "text": "Then he took the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up to heaven, \u24da he blessed and broke them. \u24db He kept giving them to the disciples to set before the crowd.", "comment": "\u24db Mt 26:26; Mk 8:7; 14:22; Lk 24:30
\u24da Mk 7:34; Jn 11:41; 17:1"}, {"pk": 4053125, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 9, "verse": 17, "text": "Everyone ate and was filled. They picked up twelve baskets of leftover pieces."}, {"pk": 4053126, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 9, "verse": 18, "text": "While he was praying in private \u24dc and his disciples were with him, he asked them, \u201cWho do the crowds say that I am?\u201d", "comment": "\u24dc Mt 16:13-16; Mk 8:27-29"}, {"pk": 4053127, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 9, "verse": 19, "text": "They answered, \u201cJohn the Baptist; others, Elijah; still others, that one of the ancient prophets has come back.\u201d [3] \u24dd", "comment": "[3] Lit has risen
\u24dd Lk 9:7-8"}, {"pk": 4053128, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 9, "verse": 20, "text": " \u201cBut you,\u201d he asked them, \u201cwho do you say that I am?\u201d Peter answered, \u201cGod\u2019s Messiah.\u201d \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Mt 1:17; Lk 23:35; Ac 3:18; Rv 12:10"}, {"pk": 4053129, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 9, "verse": 21, "text": "But he strictly warned and instructed them to tell this to no one, \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Mt 12:16; 16:20; Mk 7:36; 8:30; 9:9; Lk 5:14; 8:56"}, {"pk": 4053130, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 9, "verse": 22, "text": "saying, \u24d2 \u201cIt is necessary that the Son of Man \u24d3suffer many things \u24d4and be rejected \u24d5by the elders, chief priests, and scribes, \u24d6be killed, and be raised the third day.\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d3 Lk 13:33; 18:31
\u24d4 Mt 17:12,22-23; Lk 24:7
\u24d5 Lk 17:25; 20:17; 1Pt 2:4
\u24d7 Mt 27:63; Jn 2:19
\u24d6 Lk 20:1; 22:66
\u24d2 Mt 16:21-28; Mk 8:31\u20149:1"}, {"pk": 4053131, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 9, "verse": 23, "text": "Then he said to them all, \u201cIf anyone wants to follow after [4]me, let him deny himself, \u24d8take up his cross daily, [5]and follow me. \u24d9", "comment": "[5] Other mss omit daily
[4] Lit come after
\u24d8 2Tm 2:12-13
\u24d9 Mt 10:38-39; Lk 14:27; 1Co 15:31"}, {"pk": 4053132, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 9, "verse": 24, "text": "For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life because of me will save it. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Lk 17:33; Jn 12:25"}, {"pk": 4053133, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 9, "verse": 25, "text": "For what does it benefit someone if he gains the whole world, and yet loses or forfeits himself? \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Lk 12:20"}, {"pk": 4053134, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 9, "verse": 26, "text": "For whoever is ashamed of me and my words, \u24dcthe Son of Man will be ashamed of him when he comes in his glory \u24ddand that of the Father and the holy angels. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd Dn 7:10; Zch 14:5; Mt 24:30; Jn 1:51; Ac 1:11; 1Th 1:10
\u24dc Mt 10:33; Rm 1:16; 2Tm 1:8; Heb 11:16; 1Jn 2:28
\u24d0 Lk 12:9; Rv 14:10"}, {"pk": 4053135, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 9, "verse": 27, "text": "Truly I tell you, there are some standing here who will not taste death \u24d1until they see the kingdom of God.\u201d \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d1 Jn 8:52; Heb 2:9
\u24d2 Mt 10:23; 23:36; 24:34; Mk 13:30; Lk 21:31-32"}, {"pk": 4053136, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 9, "verse": 28, "text": "About eight days after this conversation, \u24d3 he took along Peter, John, and James \u24d4 and went up on the mountain to pray. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d4 Mk 14:33; Lk 8:51
\u24d3 Mt 17:1-8; Mk 9:2-8
\u24d5 Mt 14:23; Lk 3:21; 5:16; 6:12; 9:18"}, {"pk": 4053137, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 9, "verse": 29, "text": "As he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, \u24d6 and his clothes became dazzling white. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 Mk 16:12
\u24d7 Ps 104:2; Dn 7:9; Mt 28:3"}, {"pk": 4053138, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 9, "verse": 30, "text": "Suddenly, two men were talking with him\u2009\u2014\u2009Moses and Elijah."}, {"pk": 4053139, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 9, "verse": 31, "text": "They appeared in glory and were speaking of his departure, which he was about to accomplish in Jerusalem."}, {"pk": 4053140, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 9, "verse": 32, "text": "Peter and those with him were in a deep sleep, [6] \u24d8 and when they became fully awake, they saw his glory and the two men who were standing with him.", "comment": "[6] Lit were weighed down with sleep
\u24d8 Gn 2:21; 15:12; 1Sm 26:12; Dn 8:18; 10:9; Mt 26:43"}, {"pk": 4053141, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 9, "verse": 33, "text": "As the two men were departing from him, Peter said to Jesus, \u201cMaster, \u24d9 it\u2019s good for us to be here. Let us set up three shelters: one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah\u201d\u2009\u2014\u2009not knowing what he was saying. \u24da", "comment": "\u24d9 Lk 5:5; 9:49
\u24da Mk 14:40"}, {"pk": 4053142, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 9, "verse": 34, "text": "While he was saying this, a cloud appeared and overshadowed \u24db them. They became afraid as they entered the cloud.", "comment": "\u24db Lk 1:35; Ac 5:15"}, {"pk": 4053143, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 9, "verse": 35, "text": "Then a voice came from the cloud, \u24dc saying: \u201cThis is my Son, \u24dd the Chosen One; [7] \u24d0 listen to him!\u201d \u24d1", "comment": "\u24dd Ex 4:23; Ps 2:7; Hs 11:1; Ac 13:33; Heb 1:5
\u24dc Ex 24:15-16; 2Pt 1:16-18
[7] Other mss read the Beloved
\u24d0 Ps 89:3; Is 42:1; Lk 23:35
\u24d1 Ac 3:22"}, {"pk": 4053144, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 9, "verse": 36, "text": "After the voice had spoken, Jesus was found alone. They kept silent, and at that time told no one what they had seen."}, {"pk": 4053145, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 9, "verse": 37, "text": "The next day, \u24d2 when they came down from the mountain, a large crowd met him.", "comment": "\u24d2 Mt 17:14-18; Mk 9:14-27"}, {"pk": 4053146, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 9, "verse": 38, "text": "Just then a man from the crowd cried out, \u201cTeacher, I beg you to look at my son, because he\u2019s my only child. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Lk 7:12"}, {"pk": 4053147, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 9, "verse": 39, "text": "A spirit seizes him; suddenly he shrieks, and it throws him into convulsions until he foams at the mouth; severely bruising him, it scarcely ever leaves him."}, {"pk": 4053148, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 9, "verse": 40, "text": "I begged your disciples to drive it out, but they couldn\u2019t.\u201d \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Lk 9:1; 10:17"}, {"pk": 4053149, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 9, "verse": 41, "text": "Jesus replied, \u201cYou unbelieving and perverse [8]generation, \u24d5how long will I be with you and put up with you? \u24d6Bring your son here.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d6 Jn 14:9
[8] Or corrupt, orperverted, or twisted; Dt 32:5
\u24d5 Php 2:15"}, {"pk": 4053150, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 9, "verse": 42, "text": "As the boy was still approaching, the demon knocked him down and threw him into severe convulsions. But Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, healed the boy, \u24d7 and gave him back to his father. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d7 Zch 3:2; Mt 8:26; Mk 1:25; Lk 4:35,39; Jd 9
\u24d8 Lk 7:15"}, {"pk": 4053151, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 9, "verse": 43, "text": "And they were all astonished at the greatness of God. \u24d9 While everyone was amazed at all the things he was doing, \u24da he told his disciples,", "comment": "\u24d9 2Pt 1:16
\u24da Mt 17:22-23; Mk 9:30-32"}, {"pk": 4053152, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 9, "verse": 44, "text": "\u201cLet these words sink in: [9]The Son of Man is about to be betrayed into the hands of men.\u201d \u24db", "comment": "[9] Lit \u201cPut these words in your ears
\u24db Lk 9:22"}, {"pk": 4053153, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 9, "verse": 45, "text": "But they did not understand this statement; \u24dc it was concealed from them so that they could not grasp it, \u24dd and they were afraid to ask him about it.", "comment": "\u24dd Lk 18:34; 24:16
\u24dc Mk 6:52; Lk 2:50; 18:34; 24:25; Jn 10:6; 12:16; 16:17-19"}, {"pk": 4053154, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 9, "verse": 46, "text": "An argument started among them about who was the greatest of them. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Mt 18:1-5; Mk 9:33-37; Lk 22:24"}, {"pk": 4053155, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 9, "verse": 47, "text": "But Jesus, knowing their inner thoughts, [10] \u24d1 took a little child and had him stand next to him.", "comment": "[10] Lit the thoughts of their hearts
\u24d1 Mt 9:4"}, {"pk": 4053156, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 9, "verse": 48, "text": "He told them, \u201cWhoever welcomes [11]this little child in my name welcomes me. And whoever welcomes me welcomes him who sent me. \u24d2For whoever is least among you\u2009\u2014\u2009this one is great.\u201d \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d2 Mt 10:40,42; Lk 10:16; Jn 13:20
[11] Or receives, throughout the verse
\u24d3 Lk 22:26"}, {"pk": 4053157, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 9, "verse": 49, "text": "John responded, \u24d4 \u201cMaster, we saw someone driving out demons in your name, \u24d5 and we tried to stop him because he does not follow us.\u201d \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d5 Mt 7:22; 12:27; Mk 16:17; Lk 10:17; Ac 19:13
\u24d4 Mk 9:38-40
\u24d6 Nm 11:28"}, {"pk": 4053158, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 9, "verse": 50, "text": " \u201cDon\u2019t stop him,\u201d Jesus told him, \u201cbecause whoever is not against you is for you.\u201d [12] \u24d7", "comment": "[12] Other mss read against us is for us
\u24d7 Mt 12:30; Lk 11:23"}, {"pk": 4053159, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 9, "verse": 51, "text": "When the days were coming to a close for him to be taken up, \u24d8 he determined [13] \u24d9 to journey to Jerusalem. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Lk 13:22; 17:11; 18:31; 19:11,28
\u24d8 Mk 16:19
[13] Lit he stiffened his face to go; Is 50:7
\u24d9 2Kg 12:17; Is 50:7; Jr 42:15"}, {"pk": 4053160, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 9, "verse": 52, "text": "He sent messengers ahead of himself, \u24db and on the way they entered a village of the Samaritans \u24dc to make preparations for him.", "comment": "\u24db Lk 10:1
\u24dc Mt 10:5"}, {"pk": 4053161, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 9, "verse": 53, "text": "But they did not welcome him, because he determined to journey to Jerusalem. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Jn 4:9,20"}, {"pk": 4053162, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 9, "verse": 54, "text": "When the disciples James and John saw this, they said, \u201cLord, do you want us to call down fire from heaven to consume them?\u201d [14] \u24d0", "comment": "[14] Other mss add as Elijah also did
\u24d0 2Kg 1:9-16; Rv 13:13"}, {"pk": 4053163, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 9, "verse": 55, "text": "But he turned and rebuked them, [15]", "comment": "[15] Other mss add and said, \u201cYou don\u2019t know what kind of spirit you belong to.56For the Son of Man did not come to destroy people\u2019s lives but to save them,\u201d"}, {"pk": 4053164, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 9, "verse": 56, "text": "and they went to another village."}, {"pk": 4053165, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 9, "verse": 57, "text": "As they were traveling on the road someone said to him, \u24d1 \u201cI will follow you wherever you go.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d1 Mt 8:19-22"}, {"pk": 4053166, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 9, "verse": 58, "text": "Jesus told him, \u201cFoxes have dens, and birds of the sky have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his head.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4053167, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 9, "verse": 59, "text": "Then he said to another, \u201cFollow me.\u201d \u201cLord,\u201d he said, \u201cfirst let me go bury my father.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4053168, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 9, "verse": 60, "text": "But he told him, \u201cLet the dead bury their own dead, but you go and spread the news of the kingdom of God.\u201d \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Lk 8:1; 9:2; 16:16"}, {"pk": 4053169, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 9, "verse": 61, "text": "Another said, \u201cI will follow you, Lord, but first let me go and say good-bye to those at my house.\u201d \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 1Kg 19:20"}, {"pk": 4053170, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 9, "verse": 62, "text": "But Jesus said to him, \u201cNo one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4053171, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 10, "verse": 1, "text": "After this, the Lord appointed seventy-two [1] others, and he sent them ahead of him in pairs to every town and place where he himself was about to go.", "comment": "[1] Other mss read seventy"}, {"pk": 4053172, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 10, "verse": 2, "text": "He told them, \u24d4 \u201cThe harvest \u24d5is abundant, but the workers \u24d6are few. Therefore, pray to the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into his harvest. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 2Th 3:1
\u24d4 Mt 9:37-38; Jn 4:35
\u24d5 Rv 14:15
\u24d6 Mt 20:1"}, {"pk": 4053173, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 10, "verse": 3, "text": "Now go; I\u2019m sending you out like lambs among wolves. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Mt 7:15; 10:16; Jn 10:12; Ac 20:29"}, {"pk": 4053174, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 10, "verse": 4, "text": "Don\u2019t carry a money-bag, \u24d9traveling bag, \u24daor sandals; \u24dbdon\u2019t greet anyone along the road.", "comment": "\u24da Mk 6:8; Lk 9:3; 22:35-36
\u24d9 Lk 12:33; 22:35-36
\u24db Mt 10:9-10"}, {"pk": 4053175, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 10, "verse": 5, "text": "Whatever house you enter, first say, \u2018Peace \u24dcto this household.\u2019", "comment": "\u24dc Mt 11:26; Lk 10:21; 12:51"}, {"pk": 4053176, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 10, "verse": 6, "text": "If a person of peace is there, your peace \u24ddwill rest on him; but if not, it will return to you.", "comment": "\u24dd Lk 7:50; 8:48; 24:36; Jn 20:19; Ac 15:33; 1Co 16:11; Jms 2:16"}, {"pk": 4053177, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 10, "verse": 7, "text": "Remain in the same house, eating and drinking what they offer, for the worker is worthy of his wages. \u24d0Don\u2019t move from house to house.", "comment": "\u24d0 Mt 10:10; 1Tm 5:18; 2Pt 2:13"}, {"pk": 4053178, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 10, "verse": 8, "text": "When you enter any town, and they welcome you, eat the things set before you. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 1Co 10:27"}, {"pk": 4053179, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 10, "verse": 9, "text": "Heal the sick \u24d2who are there, and tell them, \u2018The kingdom of God \u24d3has come near \u24d4you.\u2019", "comment": "\u24d4 Mt 10:7; Mk 1:15; 1Pt 4:7
\u24d2 Mt 10:8; 1Th 5:14
\u24d3 Mt 12:28; Lk 11:20; 17:20"}, {"pk": 4053180, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 10, "verse": 10, "text": "When you enter any town, and they don\u2019t welcome you, go out into its streets and say,"}, {"pk": 4053181, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 10, "verse": 11, "text": "\u2018We are wiping off even the dust of your town that clings to our feet as a witness against you. \u24d5Know this for certain: The kingdom of God has come near.\u2019", "comment": "\u24d5 Mt 10:14; Mk 6:11; Lk 9:5; Ac 13:51; 18:6"}, {"pk": 4053182, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 10, "verse": 12, "text": "I tell you, on that day \u24d6it will be more tolerable for Sodom \u24d7than for that town. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d7 Rv 11:8
\u24d6 Mt 7:22; 13:1; Lk 17:31; 2Pt 3:10
\u24d8 Mt 10:15; 11:22,24; Lk 10:14"}, {"pk": 4053183, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 10, "verse": 13, "text": " \u201cWoe \u24d9 to you, \u24da Chorazin! \u24db Woe to you, Bethsaida! \u24dc For if the miracles \u24dd that were done in you had been done in Tyre and Sidon, \u24d0 they would have repented long ago, sitting in sackcloth and ashes. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d9 Mt 11:20-24
\u24da Ezk 16:23; Mt 23:13-16; Lk 6:24; Rv 9:12
\u24db Mt 11:21
\u24dc Jn 12:21
\u24dd Ex 3:20; Lk 19:37; Ac 2:22
\u24d0 Ezr 3:7; Jr 25:22; 47:4; Jl 3:4; Lk 6:17
\u24d1 Est 4:1,3; Dn 9:3; Jnh 3:6"}, {"pk": 4053184, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 10, "verse": 14, "text": "But it will be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the judgment \u24d2than for you.", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 1:5; Mt 12:41"}, {"pk": 4053185, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 10, "verse": 15, "text": "And you, Capernaum, \u24d3will you be exalted to heaven? \u24d4No, you will go down to Hades. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d3 Mt 4:13; Lk 4:23,31; 7:1
\u24d4 Ac 2:33
\u24d5 Is 14:12-15; Ac 2:27"}, {"pk": 4053186, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 10, "verse": 16, "text": "Whoever listens to you listens to me. \u24d6Whoever rejects you rejects me. \u24d7And whoever rejects me rejects the one who sent me.\u201d \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d7 Mt 25:45; Lk 9:48; Jn 12:48
\u24d6 Mt 10:40; Jn 13:20
\u24d8 Jn 5:23; 1Th 4:8"}, {"pk": 4053187, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 10, "verse": 17, "text": "The seventy-two [2] \u24d9 returned with joy, saying, \u24da \u201cLord, even the demons \u24db submit to us in your name.\u201d \u24dc", "comment": "\u24db Rv 9:20
[2] Other mss read The seventy
\u24d9 Ezk 8:11
\u24da Mk 16:17-18; Jn 12:31
\u24dc Jn 10:25; 14:13"}, {"pk": 4053188, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 10, "verse": 18, "text": "He said to them, \u201cI watched Satan \u24ddfall from heaven like lightning. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd Mt 4:1,10; Ac 13:10; Rv 12:9
\u24d0 Mt 28:3; Col 2:15"}, {"pk": 4053189, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 10, "verse": 19, "text": "Look, I have given you the authority \u24d1to trample \u24d2on snakes \u24d3and scorpions \u24d4and over all the power of the enemy; \u24d5nothing at all will harm you. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d5 Mt 13:39; 1Co 15:25
\u24d1 Mk 1:22
\u24d2 Lk 21:24; Rv 11:2
\u24d3 Gn 3:16; Mt 23:33; Rv 9:19
\u24d4 Lk 11:12; Rv 9:3
\u24d6 Ps 91:13; Mk 16:18; Ac 28:5"}, {"pk": 4053190, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 10, "verse": 20, "text": "However, don\u2019t rejoice that [3]the spirits \u24d7submit to you, \u24d8but rejoice that your names are written \u24d9in heaven.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d8 Mt 7:22-23
[3] Lit don\u2019t rejoice in this, that
\u24d7 1Tm 4:1; 1Jn 4:1
\u24d9 Ex 32:32; Neh 9:38; Mal 3:16"}, {"pk": 4053191, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 10, "verse": 21, "text": "At that time \u24da he [4] rejoiced in the Holy [5] Spirit \u24db and said, \u201cI praise [6]you, Father, \u24dcLord of heaven and earth, \u24ddbecause you have hidden these things from the wise and intelligent \u24d0and revealed them to infants. \u24d1Yes, Father, because this was your good pleasure. [7] \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d0 Is 44:25; Jr 8:9; Ac 13:7; 1Co 1:19-27; 3:19-20
\u24da Mt 11:25-27; 13:16-17
[4] Other mss read Jesus
[5] Other mss omit Holy
\u24db Lk 2:27; 4:1; 19:21; Ac 2:4
[6] Or thank, or confess
\u24dc Mt 7:21; Lk 23:34,46; Jn 8:42; 11:41; 12:27-28; 17:1-25
\u24dd Gn 14:19; Ac 17:24
\u24d1 Ps 8:2; Mt 21:16
[7] Lit was well-pleasing in your sight
\u24d2 Lk 2:14"}, {"pk": 4053192, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 10, "verse": 22, "text": "All things have [8]been entrusted to me by my Father. No one knows who the Son is except the Father, and who the Father is except the Son, and anyone to whom the Son desires [9]to reveal him.\u201d \u24d3", "comment": "[8] Other mss read And turning to the disciples, he said, \u201cEverything has
[9] Or wills, or chooses
\u24d3 Jn 1:18; 6:46; 7:29; 8:19; 10:15; 17:25-26"}, {"pk": 4053193, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 10, "verse": 23, "text": "Then turning to his disciples he said privately, \u201cBlessed are the eyes that see the things you see!"}, {"pk": 4053194, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 10, "verse": 24, "text": "For I tell you that many prophets and kings wanted to see the things you see but didn\u2019t see them; to hear the things you hear but didn\u2019t hear them.\u201d \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Jn 8:56; Heb 11:13; 1Pt 1:10-12"}, {"pk": 4053195, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 10, "verse": 25, "text": "Then \u24d5 an expert in the law \u24d6 stood up to test \u24d7 him, saying, \u201cTeacher, \u24d8 what must I do to inherit eternal life?\u201d \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Mt 19:29; Lk 18:18; Jn 12:25; Rv 21:7
\u24d8 Mt 8:19; Lk 3:12; Jn 1:38
\u24d5 Mt 22:34-40; Mk 12:28-34
\u24d6 Lk 7:30
\u24d7 Mt 16:1; 19:3"}, {"pk": 4053196, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 10, "verse": 26, "text": " \u201cWhat is written in the law?\u201d he asked him. \u201cHow do you read it?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4053197, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 10, "verse": 27, "text": "He answered, \u201cLove the Lord your God \u24da with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind;\u201d \u24db and \u201cyour neighbor as yourself.\u201d \u24dc \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dc Lv 19:18; Dt 6:5
\u24da Lk 4:8
\u24db Dt 6:5
\u24dd Lv 19:18"}, {"pk": 4053198, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 10, "verse": 28, "text": " \u201cYou\u2019ve answered correctly,\u201d he told him. \u201cDo this and you will live.\u201d \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Lv 18:5; Neh 9:29; Ezk 20:11; Rm 10:5; Gl 3:12"}, {"pk": 4053199, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 10, "verse": 29, "text": "But wanting to justify himself, \u24d1 he asked Jesus, \u201cAnd who is my neighbor?\u201d \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d1 Lk 16:15
\u24d2 Ex 20:16-17; Lv 6:2; 19:13-18; Pr 3:28-29; Mt 5:43; 19:19; Rm 13:9-10"}, {"pk": 4053200, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 10, "verse": 30, "text": "Jesus took up the question and said: \u201cA man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho and fell into the hands of robbers. They stripped him, beat him up, and fled, leaving him half dead."}, {"pk": 4053201, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 10, "verse": 31, "text": "A priest happened to be going down that road. When he saw him, he passed by on the other side."}, {"pk": 4053202, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 10, "verse": 32, "text": "In the same way, a Levite, when he arrived at the place and saw him, passed by on the other side."}, {"pk": 4053203, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 10, "verse": 33, "text": "But a Samaritan \u24d3 on his journey came up to him, and when he saw the man, he had compassion. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Lk 7:13; 15:20
\u24d3 Mt 10:5; Lk 9:52; Ac 1:8"}, {"pk": 4053204, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 10, "verse": 34, "text": "He went over to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on olive oil \u24d5 and wine. Then he put him on his own animal, brought him to an inn, and took care of him.", "comment": "\u24d5 Is 1:6; Jms 5:14"}, {"pk": 4053205, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 10, "verse": 35, "text": "The next day [10]he took out two denarii, [11]gave them to the innkeeper, and said, \u2018Take care of him. When I come back I\u2019ll reimburse you for whatever extra you spend.\u2019", "comment": "[10] Other mss add as he was leaving
[11] A denarius = one day\u2019s wage."}, {"pk": 4053206, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 10, "verse": 36, "text": " \u201cWhich of these three do you think proved to be a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of the robbers?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4053207, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 10, "verse": 37, "text": "\u201cThe one who showed mercy \u24d6 to him,\u201d he said. Then Jesus told him, \u201cGo and do the same.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d6 Mt 23:23; Lk 1:72; Jms 2:13"}, {"pk": 4053208, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 10, "verse": 38, "text": "While they were traveling, he entered a village, and a woman named Martha \u24d7 welcomed him into her home. [12]", "comment": "[12] Other mss omit into her home
\u24d7 Jn 11:1,19-20; 12:2-3"}, {"pk": 4053209, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 10, "verse": 39, "text": "She had a sister named Mary, who also sat at the Lord\u2019s [13] feet \u24d8 and was listening to what he said. [14]", "comment": "\u24d8 Lk 8:35; Ac 22:3
[13] Other mss read at Jesus\u2019s
[14] Lit to his word or message"}, {"pk": 4053210, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 10, "verse": 40, "text": "But Martha was distracted by her many tasks, and she came up and asked, \u201cLord, don\u2019t you care \u24d9 that my sister has left me to serve alone? So tell her to give me a hand.\u201d [15] \u24da", "comment": "[15] Or tell her to help me
\u24d9 Mk 4:38; 1Pt 5:7
\u24da Rm 8:26"}, {"pk": 4053211, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 10, "verse": 41, "text": "The Lord [16] answered her, \u201cMartha, Martha, you are worried and upset about many things, \u24db", "comment": "[16] Other mss read Jesus
\u24db Lk 12:22; 1Co 7:32; Php 4:6"}, {"pk": 4053212, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 10, "verse": 42, "text": "but one thing is necessary. [17] \u24dcMary has made the right choice, [18]and it will not be taken away from her.\u201d", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 16:5; 27:4; Jn 6:27
[17] Some mss read few things are necessary, or only one
[18] Lit has chosen the good part, or has chosen the better portion; = the right meal"}, {"pk": 4053213, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 11, "verse": 1, "text": "He was praying \u24dd in a certain place, and when he finished, one of his disciples said to him, \u201cLord, teach us to pray, just as John also taught his disciples.\u201d \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd Lk 3:21
\u24d0 Lk 5:33"}, {"pk": 4053214, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 11, "verse": 2, "text": "He said to them, \u201cWhenever you pray, say, \u24d1 Father, [1] \u24d2
your name \u24d3 be honored as holy. \u24d4
Your kingdom come. [2] \u24d5
", "comment": "[2] Other mss add Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven
\u24d1 Mt 6:9-13
[1] Other mss read Our Father in heaven
\u24d2 Jn 20:17; 1Pt 1:17
\u24d3 Ps 9:10; Jn 10:25; 17:6
\u24d4 Is 29:23; Lk 1:49; 1Pt 3:15
\u24d5 Mk 9:1"}, {"pk": 4053215, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 11, "verse": 3, "text": " Give us each day our daily bread. [3] \u24d6
", "comment": "[3] Or our bread for tomorrow
\u24d6 Pr 30:8"}, {"pk": 4053216, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 11, "verse": 4, "text": " And forgive us our sins, \u24d7
for we ourselves also forgive everyone
in debt to us. [4] \u24d8
And do not bring us into temptation.\u201d [5] \u24d9
", "comment": "[4] Or everyone who wrongs us
\u24d7 Lk 6:12; 7:48; 24:47
\u24d8 Mt 18:23-35
[5] Other mss add But deliver us from the evil one
\u24d9 Mt 26:41; Lk 4:13; 22:40,46; 1Co 10:1"}, {"pk": 4053217, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 11, "verse": 5, "text": "He also said to them: \u201cSuppose one of you [6]has a friend and goes to him at midnight and says to him, \u2018Friend, lend me three loaves of bread,", "comment": "[6] Lit Who of you"}, {"pk": 4053218, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 11, "verse": 6, "text": "because a friend of mine on a journey has come to me, and I don\u2019t have anything to offer him.\u2019"}, {"pk": 4053219, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 11, "verse": 7, "text": "Then he will answer from inside and say, \u2018Don\u2019t bother me! The door is already locked, and my children and I have gone to bed. I can\u2019t get up to give you anything.\u2019"}, {"pk": 4053220, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 11, "verse": 8, "text": "I tell you, even though he won\u2019t get up and give him anything because he is his friend, yet because of his friend\u2019s shameless boldness, [7]he will get up and give him as much as he needs. \u24da", "comment": "[7] Or persistence
\u24da Lk 18:1-6"}, {"pk": 4053221, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 11, "verse": 9, "text": " \u201cSo \u24db I say to you, ask, \u24dc and it will be given to you. Seek, \u24dd and you will find. Knock, \u24d0 and the door will be opened to you.", "comment": "\u24dd Dt 4:29; 1Ch 28:9; 2Ch 15:2; Pr 8:17; Is 55:6; Jr 29:13
\u24d0 Lk 11:10; 12:36; 13:25; Ac 12:13,16; Rv 3:20
\u24db Mt 7:7-11; Jn 14:13-14; 15:7; 16:24
\u24dc Mt 18:19; 21:22; Mk 11:24; Jms 1:5-6,17; 1Jn 3:22; 5:14-15"}, {"pk": 4053222, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 11, "verse": 10, "text": "For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened."}, {"pk": 4053223, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 11, "verse": 11, "text": "What father among you, if his son [8]asks for a fish, will give him a snake instead of a fish?", "comment": "[8] Other mss read son asks for bread, would give him a stone? Or if he"}, {"pk": 4053224, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 11, "verse": 12, "text": "Or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion?"}, {"pk": 4053225, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 11, "verse": 13, "text": "If you then, who are evil, \u24d1 know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Father \u24d2 give the Holy Spirit \u24d3 to those who ask him?\u201d", "comment": "\u24d2 Mt 5:48
\u24d1 Rm 12:17; 1Th 5:22; 2Tm 3:13
\u24d3 Ps 51:11; Jn 1:33; Ac 2:4,38; Rm 8:9"}, {"pk": 4053226, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 11, "verse": 14, "text": "Now \u24d4 he was driving out a demon \u24d5 that was mute. \u24d6 When the demon came out, the man who had been mute spoke, and the crowds were amazed.", "comment": "\u24d5 Mk 7:26
\u24d4 Mt 9:32-34; 12:22-30; Mk 3:22-27; Jn 7:20; 8:48,52; 10:20
\u24d6 Mk 7:37; 9:15-25; Lk 7:22"}, {"pk": 4053227, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 11, "verse": 15, "text": "But some of them said, \u201cHe drives out demons by Beelzebul, \u24d7 the ruler \u24d8 of the demons.\u201d \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d8 Lk 12:58
\u24d7 2Kg 1:2; Mt 10:25
\u24d9 Jn 12:31; 14:30; 16:11; Eph 2:2"}, {"pk": 4053228, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 11, "verse": 16, "text": "And others, as a test, \u24da were demanding of him a sign \u24db from heaven.", "comment": "\u24da Lk 10:25
\u24db Jn 2:11; 8:6"}, {"pk": 4053229, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 11, "verse": 17, "text": "Knowing their thoughts, \u24dc he told them, \u201cEvery kingdom divided \u24ddagainst itself is headed for destruction, and a house divided against itself falls.", "comment": "\u24dc Lk 5:22; Php 2:6
\u24dd Dn 5:28; 11:4; Lk 12:52-53"}, {"pk": 4053230, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 11, "verse": 18, "text": "If Satan \u24d0also is divided against himself, how will his kingdom \u24d1stand? For you say I drive out demons by Beelzebul.", "comment": "\u24d0 Mt 4:1,10; Ac 13:10
\u24d1 Lk 4:5"}, {"pk": 4053231, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 11, "verse": 19, "text": "And if I drive out demons by Beelzebul, by whom do your sons \u24d2drive them out? For this reason they will be your judges.", "comment": "\u24d2 Gl 3:7; 1Pt 5:13"}, {"pk": 4053232, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 11, "verse": 20, "text": "If I drive out demons by the finger of God, \u24d3then the kingdom of God \u24d4has come upon you.", "comment": "\u24d4 Mt 19:24; 21:31,43; Lk 17:21
\u24d3 Ex 8:19; 31:18; Dt 9:10; Ps 8:3"}, {"pk": 4053233, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 11, "verse": 21, "text": "When a strong man, fully armed, guards his estate, his possessions are secure."}, {"pk": 4053234, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 11, "verse": 22, "text": "But when one stronger than he attacks and overpowers \u24d5him, he takes from him all his weapons [9] \u24d6he trusted \u24d7in, and divides up his plunder. \u24d8", "comment": "[9] Gk panoplia, the armor and weapons of a foot soldier; Eph 6:11,13
\u24d5 Jn 16:33; 1Jn 2:13
\u24d6 Eph 6:11,13
\u24d7 Ac 26:28
\u24d8 Is 49:24-26"}, {"pk": 4053235, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 11, "verse": 23, "text": "Anyone who is not with me is against me, \u24d9and anyone who does not gather with me scatters.", "comment": "\u24d9 Mk 9:40; Lk 9:50"}, {"pk": 4053236, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 11, "verse": 24, "text": " \u201cWhen \u24da an unclean spirit \u24db comes out of a person, it roams through waterless places looking for rest, \u24dc and not finding rest, it then [10] says, \u2018I\u2019ll go back to my house that I came from.\u2019", "comment": "\u24da Mt 12:43-45
\u24db Mk 1:23-27; Lk 8:29; 9:42; Rv 18:2
\u24dc Mt 11:29; Rv 4:8; 14:11
[10] Other mss omit then"}, {"pk": 4053237, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 11, "verse": 25, "text": "Returning, it finds the house swept and put in order."}, {"pk": 4053238, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 11, "verse": 26, "text": "Then it goes and brings seven other spirits \u24ddmore evil than itself, and they enter and settle down there. As a result, that person\u2019s last condition is worse than the first.\u201d \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Jn 5:14; 2Pt 2:20-22
\u24dd Lv 26:18-28; Dt 7:1; Pr 6:31; 26:25; Lk 8:2"}, {"pk": 4053239, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 11, "verse": 27, "text": "As he was saying these things, a woman from the crowd \u24d1 raised her voice and said to him, \u201cBlessed is the womb that bore you and the one who nursed you!\u201d \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d1 Lk 12:3
\u24d2 Lk 1:48; 23:29"}, {"pk": 4053240, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 11, "verse": 28, "text": "He said, \u201cRather, blessed are those who hear the word of God \u24d3and keep it.\u201d \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d3 Lk 5:1; 8:21; Ac 13:7
\u24d4 Lv 22:31; Jn 13:17; Jms 1:22; Rv 1:3; 22:7"}, {"pk": 4053241, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 11, "verse": 29, "text": "As the crowds were increasing, he began saying: \u201cThis generation \u24d5is an evil generation. \u24d6It demands a sign, \u24d7but no sign will be given to it except the sign of Jonah. [11] \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Jnh 1:1\u20144:9; Mt 16:4
\u24d5 Lk 7:31; 17:25; 21:32
\u24d6 Mt 12:39-42; Mk 8:12
\u24d7 Lk 11:16
[11] Other mss add the prophet"}, {"pk": 4053242, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 11, "verse": 30, "text": "For just as Jonah became a sign to the people of Nineveh, so also the Son of Man \u24d9will be to this generation.", "comment": "\u24d9 Mk 2:10; Lk 5:24"}, {"pk": 4053243, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 11, "verse": 31, "text": "The queen of the south \u24dawill rise up at the judgment \u24dbwith the men of this generation and condemn \u24dcthem, because she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, \u24ddand look\u2009\u2014\u2009something greater than Solomon is here.", "comment": "\u24dc Heb 11:7
\u24da 1Kg 10:1; 2Ch 9:1
\u24db Lk 10:14
\u24dd 1Kg 4:34; Pr 1:1"}, {"pk": 4053244, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 11, "verse": 32, "text": "The men of Nineveh will stand up at the judgment with this generation and condemn it, because they repented at Jonah\u2019s preaching, and look\u2009\u2014\u2009something greater than Jonah is here."}, {"pk": 4053245, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 11, "verse": 33, "text": " \u201cNo \u24d0 one lights a lamp \u24d1 and puts it in the cellar or under a basket, [12] but on a lampstand, so that those who come in may see its light.", "comment": "\u24d1 Lk 8:16
\u24d0 Mt 5:15; Mk 4:21
[12] Other mss omit or under a basket"}, {"pk": 4053246, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 11, "verse": 34, "text": "Your eye is the lamp of the body. \u24d2When your eye is healthy, your whole body is also full of light. But when it is bad, \u24d3your body is also full of darkness.", "comment": "\u24d3 Jr 24:8; Mt 7:17
\u24d2 Mt 6:22-23"}, {"pk": 4053247, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 11, "verse": 35, "text": "Take care, then, that the light in you is not darkness."}, {"pk": 4053248, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 11, "verse": 36, "text": "If, therefore, your whole body is full of light, with no part of it in darkness, it will be entirely illuminated, as when a lamp shines its light on you.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4053249, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 11, "verse": 37, "text": "As he was speaking, a Pharisee \u24d4 asked him to dine with him. So he went in and reclined at the table.", "comment": "\u24d4 Lk 7:36"}, {"pk": 4053250, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 11, "verse": 38, "text": "When the Pharisee saw this, he was amazed that he did not first perform the ritual washing [13] \u24d5 before dinner. \u24d6", "comment": "[13] Lit he did not first wash
\u24d5 Heb 6:2
\u24d6 Mt 15:2; Mk 7:2-5"}, {"pk": 4053251, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 11, "verse": 39, "text": "But the Lord said to him, \u201cNow you Pharisees clean the outside of the cup and dish, but inside you are full of greed \u24d7 and evil. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d7 Mt 23:25; Lk 12:20; 16:14; Heb 10:34
\u24d8 Mk 7:22"}, {"pk": 4053252, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 11, "verse": 40, "text": "Fools! \u24d9Didn\u2019t he who made the outside make the inside too?", "comment": "\u24d9 Mt 23:17; Lk 12:20"}, {"pk": 4053253, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 11, "verse": 41, "text": "But give from what is within to the poor, [14] \u24daand then everything is clean \u24dbfor you.", "comment": "[14] Or But donate from the heart as charity
\u24da Lk 12:33; Ac 24:17
\u24db Ps 24:4; Ti 1:15"}, {"pk": 4053254, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 11, "verse": 42, "text": " \u201cBut woe \u24dc to you Pharisees! You give a tenth [15] \u24ddof mint, rue, and every kind of herb, and you bypass [16] justice \u24d0and love for God. [17] \u24d1These things you should have done without neglecting the others.", "comment": "\u24d1 Dt 6:5; Lk 10:27; Jn 5:42; 2Th 3:5
[17] Lit the justice and the love of God
\u24dc Lk 10:13
[15] Or a tithe
\u24dd Dt 14:22; Lk 18:12
[16] Or neglect
\u24d0 Mc 6:8; Zch 7:9; Mt 12:18,20; Jn 7:24; Ac 8:33"}, {"pk": 4053255, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 11, "verse": 43, "text": " \u201cWoe to you Pharisees! You love the front seat \u24d2 in the synagogues \u24d3 and greetings in the marketplaces.", "comment": "\u24d2 Mt 23:6; Mk 12:39; Lk 20:46
\u24d3 Jms 2:2"}, {"pk": 4053256, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 11, "verse": 44, "text": " \u201cWoe to you! [18] You are like unmarked graves; \u24d4 the people who walk over them don\u2019t know it.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d4 Mt 23:27
[18] Other mss add scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites!"}, {"pk": 4053257, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 11, "verse": 45, "text": "One of the experts in the law \u24d5 answered him, \u201cTeacher, when you say these things you insult us too.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d5 Lk 7:30"}, {"pk": 4053258, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 11, "verse": 46, "text": "Then he said: \u201cWoe also to you experts in the law! You load people with burdens \u24d6that are hard to carry, and yet you yourselves don\u2019t touch these burdens with one of your fingers. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 Mt 23:4; Ac 27:10; Gl 6:5
\u24d7 Mt 11:28-30; Ac 15:10"}, {"pk": 4053259, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 11, "verse": 47, "text": " \u201cWoe to you! You build tombs [19] for the prophets, \u24d8 and your fathers killed \u24d9 them.", "comment": "\u24d8 Mt 2:23; Ac 7:52
[19] Or graves
\u24d9 Lk 20:15"}, {"pk": 4053260, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 11, "verse": 48, "text": "Therefore, you are witnesses \u24dathat you approve [20] \u24dbthe deeds of your fathers, for they killed them, and you build their monuments. [21]", "comment": "\u24db Ac 22:20; Rm 1:32
[21] Other mss omit their monuments
[20] Lit witnesses and approve
\u24da Mt 23:31"}, {"pk": 4053261, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 11, "verse": 49, "text": "Because of this, the wisdom of God \u24dcsaid, \u2018I will send them prophets and apostles, \u24ddand some of them they will kill and persecute,\u2019 \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 1Th 2:15; 2Tm 3:12
\u24dc Pr 1:20-33; 8:1-36; Mt 23:34
\u24dd Lk 11:27; 13:1; 15:32; 21:9-10; Jn 13:16; Ac 1:2"}, {"pk": 4053262, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 11, "verse": 50, "text": "so that this generation \u24d1may be held responsible for the blood of all the prophets shed since the foundation of the world [22] \u24d2\u2014\u2009 ", "comment": "\u24d2 Heb 9:26; Rv 18:24
\u24d1 Lk 11:29
[22] Lit so that the blood of all... world may be required of this generation,"}, {"pk": 4053263, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 11, "verse": 51, "text": "from the blood of Abel \u24d3to the blood of Zechariah, \u24d4who perished between the altar and the sanctuary. \u201cYes, I tell you, this generation will be held responsible. [23]", "comment": "\u24d3 Gn 4:9-10; Heb 12:24; 1Jn 3:12
[23] Lit you, it will be required of this generation
\u24d4 2Ch 24:20-22"}, {"pk": 4053264, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 11, "verse": 52, "text": " \u201cWoe to you experts in the law! You have taken away the key to knowledge. \u24d5 You didn\u2019t go in yourselves, and you hindered \u24d6 those who were trying to go in.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d6 1Co 14:39
\u24d5 1Co 14:6"}, {"pk": 4053265, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 11, "verse": 53, "text": "When he left there, [24] the scribes and the Pharisees began to oppose \u24d7 him fiercely and to cross-examine him about many things;", "comment": "[24] Other mss read And as he was saying these things to them
\u24d7 Mk 6:19; Gl 5:1"}, {"pk": 4053266, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 11, "verse": 54, "text": "they were lying in wait \u24d8 for him to trap him in something he said. [25] \u24d9", "comment": "[25] Other mss add so that they might bring charges against him
\u24d9 Is 29:21; Mt 22:15; Mk 3:2; 12:13; Lk 20:20; Jn 8:6
\u24d8 Ac 23:21"}, {"pk": 4053267, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 12, "verse": 1, "text": "Meanwhile, a crowd of many thousands came together, so that they were trampling \u24da on one another. He began to say to his disciples first, \u24db \u201cBe on your guard \u24dcagainst the leaven [1] \u24ddof the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Mt 23:28; Mk 12:15; Gl 2:13; 1Pt 2:1
\u24db Mt 16:5-6; Mk 8:14-15
\u24dc Jr 9:4; Lk 17:3; Ac 20:28
[1] Or yeast
\u24dd Lk 13:21; Gl 5:9
\u24da Lk 8:5"}, {"pk": 4053268, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 12, "verse": 2, "text": "There is nothing covered that won\u2019t be uncovered, \u24d1 nothing hidden that won\u2019t be made known. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Lk 6:44
\u24d1 Mt 10:26-33; Mk 4:22; Lk 8:17"}, {"pk": 4053269, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 12, "verse": 3, "text": "Therefore, whatever you have said in the dark will be heard in the light, and what you have whispered in an ear in private rooms \u24d3 will be proclaimed on the housetops. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d3 Mt 6:6; 24:26; Lk 12:24
\u24d4 Ac 10:9"}, {"pk": 4053270, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 12, "verse": 4, "text": " \u201cI say to you, my friends, \u24d5 don\u2019t fear \u24d6 those who kill the body, and after that can do nothing more.", "comment": "\u24d6 Is 8:13; 51:12; Jr 1:8; Jn 6:20
\u24d5 Ac 27:3"}, {"pk": 4053271, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 12, "verse": 5, "text": "But I will show you the one to fear: Fear \u24d7 him who has authority to throw people into hell \u24d8 after death. Yes, I say to you, this is the one to fear!", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 147:11; Pr 1:7; Ac 10:2; Rv 14:7
\u24d8 Mk 9:43; Jms 3:6"}, {"pk": 4053272, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 12, "verse": 6, "text": "Aren\u2019t five sparrows sold for two pennies? [2]Yet not one of them is forgotten in God\u2019s sight. \u24d9", "comment": "[2] Lit two assaria; a small copper coin
\u24d9 Ps 50:11"}, {"pk": 4053273, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 12, "verse": 7, "text": "Indeed, the hairs of your head are all counted. Don\u2019t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows."}, {"pk": 4053274, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 12, "verse": 8, "text": " \u201cAnd I say to you, anyone who acknowledges \u24da me before others, the Son of Man \u24db will also acknowledge him before the angels of God, \u24dc", "comment": "\u24db Lk 5:24; 11:30
\u24da Mt 7:23; Jn 9:22
\u24dc Lk 15:10; Jn 1:51; Ac 10:3; Rm 10:9; Rv 3:5"}, {"pk": 4053275, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 12, "verse": 9, "text": "but whoever denies me before others will be denied before the angels of God. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Lk 9:26"}, {"pk": 4053276, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 12, "verse": 10, "text": "Anyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, \u24d0 but the one who blasphemes against the Holy Spirit \u24d1 will not be forgiven.", "comment": "\u24d1 Lk 1:15,35; 2:25-26; 3:22
\u24d0 Mt 12:31-32; Mk 3:28-30"}, {"pk": 4053277, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 12, "verse": 11, "text": "Whenever \u24d2 they bring you before synagogues and rulers and authorities, \u24d3 don\u2019t worry \u24d4 about how you should defend \u24d5 yourselves or what you should say.", "comment": "\u24d5 Ac 26:24
\u24d2 Mt 10:19-20; Mk 13:11; Lk 21:14-15
\u24d4 Php 4:6
\u24d3 Lk 20:20; Eph 3:10; Col 2:15"}, {"pk": 4053278, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 12, "verse": 12, "text": "For the Holy Spirit will teach you at that very hour what must be said.\u201d \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Pr 1:23; Jn 14:26"}, {"pk": 4053279, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 12, "verse": 13, "text": "Someone from the crowd said to him, \u201cTeacher, \u24d7 tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d7 Lk 11:45"}, {"pk": 4053280, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 12, "verse": 14, "text": " \u201cFriend,\u201d [3] he said to him, \u201cwho appointed me a judge or arbitrator over you?\u201d", "comment": "[3] Lit Man"}, {"pk": 4053281, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 12, "verse": 15, "text": "He then told them, \u201cWatch out and be on guard \u24d8 against all greed, \u24d9 because one\u2019s life is not in the abundance of his possessions.\u201d \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Gn 12:5; Jb 20:20; 31:24; Ps 62:10
\u24d8 1Tm 6:20; 2Tm 1:14; 4:15; 2Pt 3:17; 1Jn 5:21
\u24d9 Eph 5:3"}, {"pk": 4053282, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 12, "verse": 16, "text": "Then he told them a parable: \u24db \u201cA rich \u24dc man\u2019s land was very productive.", "comment": "\u24db Lk 5:36; 8:11
\u24dc Lk 6:24; 16:19; 18:23; 19:2; 21:1"}, {"pk": 4053283, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 12, "verse": 17, "text": "He thought to himself, \u2018What should I do, since I don\u2019t have anywhere to store my crops?"}, {"pk": 4053284, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 12, "verse": 18, "text": "I will do this,\u2019 he said. \u2018I\u2019ll tear down my barns and build bigger ones and store all my grain and my goods there."}, {"pk": 4053285, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 12, "verse": 19, "text": "Then I\u2019ll say to myself, \u201cYou have many goods stored up for many years. Take it easy; \u24dd eat, drink, and enjoy yourself.\u201d\u2019 \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Ec 2:24
\u24dd Mt 11:28; Mk 6:31; Rv 6:11; 14:13"}, {"pk": 4053286, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 12, "verse": 20, "text": " \u201cBut God said to him, \u2018You fool! \u24d1 This very night your life is demanded of you. And the things you have prepared\u2009\u2014\u2009whose will they be?\u2019 \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 39:6; 49:10; Jr 17:11; Mt 16:26
\u24d1 Jr 17:11; Lk 11:40"}, {"pk": 4053287, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 12, "verse": 21, "text": " \u201cThat\u2019s how it is with the one who stores up treasure \u24d3 for himself and is not rich toward God.\u201d \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Mt 6:19-20
\u24d3 2Pt 3:7"}, {"pk": 4053288, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 12, "verse": 22, "text": "Then he said to his disciples: \u201cTherefore I tell you, \u24d5 don\u2019t worry about your life, what you will eat; or about the body, what you will wear. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d5 Mt 6:25-34
\u24d6 Pr 31:25"}, {"pk": 4053289, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 12, "verse": 23, "text": "For life is more than food and the body more than clothing."}, {"pk": 4053290, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 12, "verse": 24, "text": "Consider the ravens: \u24d7 They don\u2019t sow or reap; they don\u2019t have a storeroom or a barn; yet God feeds them. \u24d8 Aren\u2019t you worth much more than the birds?", "comment": "\u24d8 Rv 12:6
\u24d7 1Kg 17:4,6; Jb 38:41; Ps 147:9; Pr 30:17"}, {"pk": 4053291, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 12, "verse": 25, "text": "Can any of you add one moment to his life-span [4]by worrying? \u24d9", "comment": "[4] Or add a cubit to his height
\u24d9 Php 4:6"}, {"pk": 4053292, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 12, "verse": 26, "text": "If then you\u2019re not able to do even a little thing, why worry about the rest?"}, {"pk": 4053293, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 12, "verse": 27, "text": " \u201cConsider how the wildflowers grow: They don\u2019t labor or spin thread. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon \u24da in all his splendor was adorned like one of these.", "comment": "\u24da 1Kg 10:4-7"}, {"pk": 4053294, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 12, "verse": 28, "text": "If that\u2019s how God clothes the grass, which is in the field today and is thrown into the furnace tomorrow, how much more will he do for you\u2009\u2014\u2009you of little faith? \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Mt 8:26; 14:31; 16:8"}, {"pk": 4053295, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 12, "verse": 29, "text": "Don\u2019t strive for what you should eat and what you should drink, and don\u2019t be anxious."}, {"pk": 4053296, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 12, "verse": 30, "text": "For the Gentile world eagerly seeks \u24dc all these things, and your Father \u24dd knows that you need them.", "comment": "\u24dc Heb 11:14; 13:14
\u24dd Mt 5:16; 6:1; 11:27; Jn 8:42"}, {"pk": 4053297, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 12, "verse": 31, "text": " \u201cBut seek his kingdom, \u24d0 and these things will be provided for you. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 1Kg 3:11-14; Mt 19:29; Mk 10:29-30
\u24d0 Mt 5:6,20; Lk 11:2"}, {"pk": 4053298, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 12, "verse": 32, "text": "Don\u2019t be afraid, \u24d2 little flock, \u24d3 because your Father delights \u24d4 to give you the kingdom. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d3 Is 40:11; Ac 20:28; 1Pt 5:2-3
\u24d5 Mt 13:19; 25:34; Lk 22:29
\u24d4 Mt 11:26; Lk 10:21; Eph 1:5,9; Php 2:13
\u24d2 Lk 12:4,7"}, {"pk": 4053299, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 12, "verse": 33, "text": "Sell \u24d6 your possessions and give to the poor. \u24d7 Make money-bags \u24d8 for yourselves that won\u2019t grow old, an inexhaustible treasure \u24d9 in heaven, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys.", "comment": "\u24d7 Ac 24:17
\u24d9 Mk 10:21; 2Co 4:7
\u24d8 Lk 10:4
\u24d6 Mt 6:19-21"}, {"pk": 4053300, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 12, "verse": 34, "text": "For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da 1Pt 1:4"}, {"pk": 4053301, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 12, "verse": 35, "text": " \u201cBe ready for service [5] and have your lamps lit. \u24db", "comment": "[5] Lit \u201cLet your loins be girded; an idiom for tying up loose outer clothing in preparation for action; Ex 12:11
\u24db Mt 24:42-51; 25:1-13; Mk 13:33-37; Jn 13:4-5"}, {"pk": 4053302, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 12, "verse": 36, "text": "You are to be like people waiting for their master \u24dc to return from the wedding banquet \u24dd so that when he comes and knocks, they can open the door for him at once. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Rv 3:20
\u24dc 2Pt 3:12
\u24dd Jn 2:1"}, {"pk": 4053303, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 12, "verse": 37, "text": "Blessed will be those servants the master finds alert \u24d1when he comes. Truly I tell you, he will get ready, [6]have them recline at the table, then come and serve them. \u24d2", "comment": "[6] Lit will gird himself
\u24d1 Rm 13:11
\u24d2 Lk 17:8; 22:27"}, {"pk": 4053304, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 12, "verse": 38, "text": "If he comes in the middle of the night, or even near dawn, [7]and finds them alert, blessed are those servants.", "comment": "[7] Lit even in the second or third watch"}, {"pk": 4053305, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 12, "verse": 39, "text": "But know this: If the homeowner had known at what hour the thief was coming, \u24d3 he would not have let his house be broken into.", "comment": "\u24d3 1Th 5:2"}, {"pk": 4053306, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 12, "verse": 40, "text": "You also be ready, \u24d4 because the Son of Man \u24d5 is coming at an hour you do not expect.\u201d \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d5 Mk 2:10
\u24d4 Lk 21:36
\u24d6 1Th 5:2; 2Pt 3:10; Rv 3:3; 16:15"}, {"pk": 4053307, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 12, "verse": 41, "text": "\u201cLord,\u201d Peter asked, \u201care you telling this parable to us or to everyone?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4053308, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 12, "verse": 42, "text": "The Lord said: \u201cWho then is the faithful and sensible manager \u24d7 his master will put in charge of his household servants to give them their allotted food \u24d8 at the proper time?", "comment": "\u24d7 Lk 16:1
\u24d8 1Tm 6:8"}, {"pk": 4053309, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 12, "verse": 43, "text": "Blessed is that servant whom the master finds doing his job when he comes."}, {"pk": 4053310, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 12, "verse": 44, "text": "Truly I tell you, he will put him in charge of all his possessions."}, {"pk": 4053311, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 12, "verse": 45, "text": "But if that servant says in his heart, \u2018My master is delaying his coming,\u2019 \u24d9 and starts to beat the male and female servants, and to eat and drink and get drunk,", "comment": "\u24d9 1Jn 2:28"}, {"pk": 4053312, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 12, "verse": 46, "text": "that servant\u2019s master will come on a day he does not expect him and at an hour he does not know. He will cut him to pieces [8]and assign him a place with the unfaithful. [9]", "comment": "[9] Or unbelievers
[8] Lit him in two"}, {"pk": 4053313, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 12, "verse": 47, "text": "And that servant who knew his master\u2019s will and didn\u2019t prepare himself or do it [10]will be severely beaten. \u24da", "comment": "[10] Lit or do toward his will,
\u24da Dt 25:2; Jms 4:17"}, {"pk": 4053314, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 12, "verse": 48, "text": "But the one who did not know and did what deserved \u24db punishment will receive a light beating. From everyone who has been given much, much will be required; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, even more will be expected. [11] \u24dc", "comment": "[11] Or much
\u24dc Lv 5:17; Mt 13:12; Rm 1:20; 2:14; 1Tm 1:13
\u24db Lv 5:17; Nm 15:29"}, {"pk": 4053315, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 12, "verse": 49, "text": " \u201cI came \u24dd to bring fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already set ablaze!", "comment": "\u24dd Mt 10:34-36; Mk 10:38"}, {"pk": 4053316, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 12, "verse": 50, "text": "But I have a baptism to undergo, \u24d0 and how it consumes \u24d1 me until it is finished! \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d0 Ac 22:16; Rm 6:3; Eph 4:5
\u24d1 2Co 5:14
\u24d2 Jn 19:28; 19:30"}, {"pk": 4053317, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 12, "verse": 51, "text": "Do you think that I came here to bring peace on the earth? \u24d3 No, I tell you, but rather division.", "comment": "\u24d3 Lk 2:14"}, {"pk": 4053318, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 12, "verse": 52, "text": "From now on, five in one household will be divided: three against two, and two against three."}, {"pk": 4053319, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 12, "verse": 53, "text": " They will be divided, father against son,
son against father,
mother against daughter,
daughter against mother,
mother-in-law against her daughter-in-law,
and daughter-in-law against mother-in-law.\u201d [12] \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Mc 7:6
[12] Mc 7:6"}, {"pk": 4053320, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 12, "verse": 54, "text": "He also said to the crowds: \u24d5 \u201cWhen you see a cloud rising in the west, right away you say, \u2018A storm is coming,\u2019 and so it does. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d5 Mt 16:2-3
\u24d6 1Kg 18:43-44"}, {"pk": 4053321, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 12, "verse": 55, "text": "And when the south wind is blowing, you say, \u2018It\u2019s going to be hot,\u2019 and it is."}, {"pk": 4053322, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 12, "verse": 56, "text": "Hypocrites! \u24d7 You know how to interpret the appearance of the earth and the sky, but why don\u2019t you know how to interpret this present time? \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d7 Lk 6:42
\u24d8 Lk 20:10; 21:8,30"}, {"pk": 4053323, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 12, "verse": 57, "text": " \u201cWhy don\u2019t you judge for yourselves what is right? \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Mt 5:25-26"}, {"pk": 4053324, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 12, "verse": 58, "text": "As you are going with your adversary \u24da to the ruler, make an effort to settle with him on the way. Then he won\u2019t drag you before the judge, \u24db the judge hand you over to the bailiff, and the bailiff throw you into prison. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24da 1Pt 5:8
\u24dc Pr 25:8
\u24db 2Tm 4:8"}, {"pk": 4053325, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 12, "verse": 59, "text": "I tell you, you will never get out of there until you have paid the last cent.\u201d [13] \u24dd", "comment": "[13] Gk lepton, the smallest and least valuable copper coin in use
\u24dd Lk 21:2"}, {"pk": 4053326, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 13, "verse": 1, "text": "At that time, \u24d0 some people came and reported to him about the Galileans \u24d1 whose blood Pilate \u24d2 had mixed with their sacrifices.", "comment": "\u24d0 Mt 21:18-19; Mk 11:12-14
\u24d2 Mt 27:2
\u24d1 Jn 4:45"}, {"pk": 4053327, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 13, "verse": 2, "text": "And he [1] responded to them, \u201cDo you think that these Galileans were more sinful than all the other Galileans because they suffered these things? \u24d3", "comment": "[1] Other mss read Jesus
\u24d3 Jn 9:2"}, {"pk": 4053328, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 13, "verse": 3, "text": "No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all perish as well."}, {"pk": 4053329, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 13, "verse": 4, "text": "Or those eighteen that the tower in Siloam \u24d4fell on and killed\u2009\u2014\u2009do you think they were more sinful than all the other people who live in Jerusalem?", "comment": "\u24d4 Jn 9:7"}, {"pk": 4053330, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 13, "verse": 5, "text": "No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all perish as well.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4053331, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 13, "verse": 6, "text": "And he told this parable: \u24d5 \u201cA man had a fig tree that was planted in his vineyard. He came looking for fruit on it and found none. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Mt 21:18-19; Mk 11:13
\u24d5 Lk 5:35; 12:16"}, {"pk": 4053332, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 13, "verse": 7, "text": "He told the vineyard worker, \u2018Listen, for three years I have come looking for fruit on this fig tree and haven\u2019t found any. Cut it down! \u24d7Why should it even waste the soil?\u2019 \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Is 5:2
\u24d7 Mt 7:19; Lk 3:9; Jn 15:2; Rm 11:22"}, {"pk": 4053333, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 13, "verse": 8, "text": " \u201cBut he replied to him, \u2018Sir, [2] leave it this year also, until I dig around it and fertilize it. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Lk 16:3
[2] Or Lord"}, {"pk": 4053334, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 13, "verse": 9, "text": "Perhaps it will produce fruit next year, but if not, you can cut it down.\u2019\u201d"}, {"pk": 4053335, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 13, "verse": 10, "text": "As he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the Sabbath, \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Lk 4:31; 6:6"}, {"pk": 4053336, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 13, "verse": 11, "text": "a woman was there who had been disabled by a spirit [3] \u24db for over eighteen years. She was bent over and could not straighten up at all. [4]", "comment": "\u24db Mt 8:17; Lk 4:33; 6:18; 7:21; 8:2,29; 9:39
[4] Or straighten up completely
[3] Lit had a spirit of disability"}, {"pk": 4053337, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 13, "verse": 12, "text": "When Jesus saw her, he called out to her, [5] \u201cWoman, you are free of your disability.\u201d", "comment": "[5] Or he summoned her"}, {"pk": 4053338, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 13, "verse": 13, "text": "Then he laid his hands on her, \u24dc and instantly she was restored \u24dd and began to glorify God. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd Ac 15:16; Heb 12:12
\u24d0 Jn 11:4
\u24dc Mt 19:15; Mk 5:23; 6:2,5; 8:23; Lk 4:40"}, {"pk": 4053339, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 13, "verse": 14, "text": "But the leader of the synagogue, indignant \u24d1 because Jesus had healed on the Sabbath, responded by telling the crowd, \u201cThere are six days when work should be done; \u24d2 therefore come on those days and be healed and not on the Sabbath day.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d1 Mt 20:24; 21:15; 26:8; Mk 10:14,41; 14:4
\u24d2 Ex 20:9; Ezk 46:1"}, {"pk": 4053340, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 13, "verse": 15, "text": "But the Lord answered him and said, \u201cHypocrites! \u24d3Doesn\u2019t each one of you untie his ox \u24d4or donkey from the feeding trough \u24d5on the Sabbath and lead it to water? \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d5 Lk 2:7,12,16
\u24d6 Mt 12:11; Lk 14:5
\u24d4 Lk 14:5,19; 1Co 9:9
\u24d3 Lk 6:42"}, {"pk": 4053341, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 13, "verse": 16, "text": "Satan \u24d7has bound \u24d8this woman, a daughter of Abraham, \u24d9for eighteen years\u2009\u2014\u2009shouldn\u2019t she be untied from this bondage [6]on the Sabbath day?\u201d", "comment": "\u24d9 Gn 16:15; Jn 8:37; Heb 2:16
[6] Or isn\u2019t it necessary that she be untied from this bondage
\u24d7 Mt 4:1,10; Ac 13:10
\u24d8 Mk 5:3; 15:1; 2Tm 2:9"}, {"pk": 4053342, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 13, "verse": 17, "text": "When he had said these things, all his adversaries \u24da were humiliated, \u24db but the whole crowd was rejoicing over all the glorious things he was doing. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Is 12:5
\u24da Lk 21:5; 1Co 16:9; Php 1:28; 1Tm 5:14
\u24db Ps 132:18; Is 45:16 LXX; 1Pt 3:16"}, {"pk": 4053343, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 13, "verse": 18, "text": "He said, therefore, \u201cWhat is the kingdom of God like, \u24ddand what can I compare it to?", "comment": "\u24dd Mt 13:31-32; Mk 4:30-32"}, {"pk": 4053344, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 13, "verse": 19, "text": "It\u2019s like a mustard seed that a man took and sowed in his garden. It grew and became a tree, and the birds of the sky nested in its branches.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4053345, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 13, "verse": 20, "text": "Again he said, \u201cWhat can I compare the kingdom of God \u24d0 to?", "comment": "\u24d0 Mt 13:33"}, {"pk": 4053346, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 13, "verse": 21, "text": "It\u2019s like leaven [7] \u24d1that a woman took and mixed into fifty pounds [8]of flour until all of it was leavened.\u201d\u2009 ", "comment": "[7] Or yeast
\u24d1 Mt 16:6,11-12; Mk 8:15; Lk 12:1; 1Co 5:6-8; Gl 5:9
[8] Lit three sata; about forty liters"}, {"pk": 4053347, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 13, "verse": 22, "text": "He went through one town and village after another, teaching and making his way to Jerusalem. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Lk 9:51"}, {"pk": 4053348, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 13, "verse": 23, "text": "\u201cLord,\u201d someone asked him, \u201care only a few people going to be saved?\u201d \u24d3 He said to them,", "comment": "\u24d3 Mt 22:14; Lk 18:26; Ac 2:21; Rm 9:27; Eph 2:8; 1Pt 3:20; Rv 3:4"}, {"pk": 4053349, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 13, "verse": 24, "text": "\u201cMake every effort to enter through the narrow door, \u24d4because I tell you, many will try to enter and won\u2019t be able", "comment": "\u24d4 Mt 7:13-14"}, {"pk": 4053350, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 13, "verse": 25, "text": "once the homeowner gets up and shuts the door. \u24d5Then you will stand outside and knock on the door, saying, \u2018Lord, open up for us!\u2009\u2019 He will answer you, \u2018I don\u2019t know you or where you\u2019re from.\u2019", "comment": "\u24d5 Mt 7:22-23; 10:33; 25:12"}, {"pk": 4053351, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 13, "verse": 26, "text": "Then you will say, \u2018We ate and drank in your presence, and you taught in our streets.\u2019"}, {"pk": 4053352, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 13, "verse": 27, "text": "But he will say, \u2018I tell you, I don\u2019t know you or where you\u2019re from. Get away from me, \u24d6all you evildoers!\u2019", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 6:8; 2Tm 2:19; Heb 3:12"}, {"pk": 4053353, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 13, "verse": 28, "text": "There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth \u24d7in that place, \u24d8when you see Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and all the prophets in the kingdom of God, \u24d9but yourselves thrown out.", "comment": "\u24d9 Mk 1:15; Lk 4:43
\u24d8 Mt 8:11-12
\u24d7 Mt 13:42,50; 22:13; 24:51; 25:30"}, {"pk": 4053354, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 13, "verse": 29, "text": "They will come from east and west, from north and south, to share the banquet [9]in the kingdom of God.", "comment": "[9] Lit recline at the table"}, {"pk": 4053355, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 13, "verse": 30, "text": "Note this: Some who are last will be first, and some who are first will be last.\u201d \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Mt 19:30; 20:16; Mk 10:31"}, {"pk": 4053356, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 13, "verse": 31, "text": "At that time some Pharisees came and told him, \u201cGo, get out of here. Herod \u24db wants to kill you.\u201d \u24dc", "comment": "\u24db Mt 14:1
\u24dc Mt 14:5; Mk 6:19; Jn 7:19-25; Ac 5:33"}, {"pk": 4053357, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 13, "verse": 32, "text": "He said to them, \u201cGo tell that fox, \u2018Look, I\u2019m driving out demons and performing healings today and tomorrow, and on the third day I will complete my work.\u2019 [10] \u24dd", "comment": "[10] Lit I will be finished
\u24dd Heb 2:10; 5:9; 7:28"}, {"pk": 4053358, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 13, "verse": 33, "text": "Yet it is necessary that I \u24d0travel today, tomorrow, and the next day, because it is not possible for a prophet \u24d1to perish \u24d2outside of Jerusalem.", "comment": "\u24d0 Ac 3:21; 17:3
\u24d2 Mk 8:31
\u24d1 Mt 2:23; 21:11"}, {"pk": 4053359, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 13, "verse": 34, "text": " \u201cJerusalem, Jerusalem, \u24d3 who kills the prophets and stones \u24d4 those who are sent to her. \u24d5 How often I wanted to gather your children \u24d6 together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, \u24d7 but you were not willing! \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 147:2; Is 62:1,4
\u24d8 Jn 5:40
\u24d3 Mt 23:37-39; Lk 19:41-44
\u24d4 Heb 11:37
\u24d5 2Ch 24:20-22; Mt 21:35; Lk 20:15
\u24d7 Dt 32:11; Ps 17:8; 36:7"}, {"pk": 4053360, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 13, "verse": 35, "text": "See, your house is abandoned to you. \u24d9I tell you, you will not see me until the time comes when [11]you say,\u2019 Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord\u2019!\u201d [12] \u24da", "comment": "[12] Ps 118:26
\u24da Ps 118:26; Mt 21:9; Lk 19:38; Jn 12:13
[11] Other mss omit the time comes when
\u24d9 Is 64:11; Jr 12:7; 22:1-8"}, {"pk": 4053361, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 14, "verse": 1, "text": "One Sabbath, when he went in to eat [1] at the house of one of the leading Pharisees, \u24db they were watching him closely. \u24dc", "comment": "[1] Lit eat bread
\u24db Lk 7:36; 11:37
\u24dc Mk 3:2; Lk 6:7; 20:20"}, {"pk": 4053362, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 14, "verse": 2, "text": "There in front of him was a man whose body was swollen with fluid."}, {"pk": 4053363, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 14, "verse": 3, "text": "In response, Jesus asked the law experts \u24dd and the Pharisees, \u201cIs it lawful to heal on the Sabbath or not?\u201d \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd Lk 7:30; 14:30
\u24d0 Mt 12:2; Mk 3:4; Lk 6:2,9; 13:14; Jn 5:10"}, {"pk": 4053364, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 14, "verse": 4, "text": "But they kept silent. He took the man, healed him, and sent him away."}, {"pk": 4053365, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 14, "verse": 5, "text": "And to them, he said, \u201cWhich of you whose son or ox falls into a well, will not immediately pull him out on the Sabbath day?\u201d \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Ex 21:33; Dt 22:4; Mt 12:11; Lk 13:15"}, {"pk": 4053366, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 14, "verse": 6, "text": "They could find no answer to these things."}, {"pk": 4053367, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 14, "verse": 7, "text": "He told a parable \u24d2 to those who were invited, when he noticed how they would choose the best places \u24d3 for themselves:", "comment": "\u24d2 Lk 5:36; 13:6
\u24d3 Lk 11:43"}, {"pk": 4053368, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 14, "verse": 8, "text": "\u201cWhen you are invited by someone to a wedding banquet, don\u2019t recline at the best place, because a more distinguished person \u24d4than you may have been invited by your host.", "comment": "\u24d4 Lk 7:2; Php 2:29; 1Pt 2:4"}, {"pk": 4053369, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 14, "verse": 9, "text": "The one who invited both of you may come and say to you, \u2018Give your place to this man,\u2019 and then in humiliation, you will proceed to take the lowest place."}, {"pk": 4053370, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 14, "verse": 10, "text": " \u201cBut when you are invited, go and recline in the lowest place, so that when the one who invited you comes, he will say to you, \u2018Friend, move up higher.\u2019 You will then be honored \u24d5 in the presence of all the other guests. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Pr 25:6-7; 29:23
\u24d5 Jn 5:44; 7:18; Rm 2:7"}, {"pk": 4053371, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 14, "verse": 11, "text": "For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted.\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Ezk 21:26; Mt 18:4; 23:12; Lk 1:51; 3:5; 18:14; Jms 4:10; 1Pt 5:5-6"}, {"pk": 4053372, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 14, "verse": 12, "text": "He also said to the one who had invited him, \u201cWhen you give a lunch or a dinner, don\u2019t invite your friends, your brothers or sisters, your relatives, or your rich neighbors, because they might invite you back, and you would be repaid."}, {"pk": 4053373, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 14, "verse": 13, "text": "On the contrary, when you host a banquet, \u24d8invite those who are poor, maimed, lame, or blind. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d8 Lk 5:29
\u24d9 Lv 22:22; Lk 14:21"}, {"pk": 4053374, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 14, "verse": 14, "text": "And you will be blessed, because they cannot repay you; for you will be repaid \u24daat the resurrection of the righteous.\u201d \u24db", "comment": "\u24da Rm 11:35; 12:19; 1Th 3:9; 2Th 1:6; Heb 10:30
\u24db Ac 24:15"}, {"pk": 4053375, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 14, "verse": 15, "text": "When \u24dc one of those who reclined at the table with him heard these things, he said to him, \u201cBlessed is the one who will eat bread in the kingdom of God!\u201d \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Lk 13:29; 22:16,30; Rv 19:9
\u24dc Mt 22:1-14"}, {"pk": 4053376, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 14, "verse": 16, "text": "Then he told him: \u201cA man was giving a large banquet and invited many."}, {"pk": 4053377, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 14, "verse": 17, "text": "At the time of the banquet, he sent his servant to tell those who were invited, \u2018Come, because everything is now ready.\u2019"}, {"pk": 4053378, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 14, "verse": 18, "text": " \u201cBut without exception [2] they all began to make excuses. The first one said to him, \u2018I have bought a field, and I must go out and see it. I ask you to excuse me.\u2019", "comment": "[2] Lit \u201cAnd from one (voice)"}, {"pk": 4053379, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 14, "verse": 19, "text": " \u201cAnother said, \u2018I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I\u2019m going to try them out. I ask you to excuse me.\u2019"}, {"pk": 4053380, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 14, "verse": 20, "text": " \u201cAnd another said, \u2018I just got married, \u24d0 and therefore I\u2019m unable to come.\u2019", "comment": "\u24d0 Dt 24:5"}, {"pk": 4053381, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 14, "verse": 21, "text": " \u201cSo the servant came back and reported these things to his master. Then in anger, the master of the house told his servant, \u2018Go out quickly into the streets and alleys of the city, and bring in here the poor, maimed, blind, and lame.\u2019 \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Lk 14:13"}, {"pk": 4053382, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 14, "verse": 22, "text": " \u201c\u2018Master,\u2019 the servant said, \u2018what you ordered has been done, and there\u2019s still room.\u2019"}, {"pk": 4053383, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 14, "verse": 23, "text": " \u201cThen the master told the servant, \u2018Go out into the highways and hedges and make them come in, so that my house may be filled."}, {"pk": 4053384, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 14, "verse": 24, "text": "For I tell you, not one of those people who were invited will enjoy my banquet.\u2019\u201d"}, {"pk": 4053385, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 14, "verse": 25, "text": "Now \u24d2 great crowds were traveling with him. So he turned and said to them:", "comment": "\u24d2 Mt 10:37-38"}, {"pk": 4053386, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 14, "verse": 26, "text": "\u201cIf anyone comes to me \u24d3and does not hate \u24d4his own father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters\u2009\u2014\u2009yes, and even his own life\u2009\u2014\u2009he cannot be my disciple.", "comment": "\u24d4 Dt 21:15; 22:13; 24:3; Lk 16:13
\u24d3 Mt 11:28; Mk 10:14; Lk 6:47; Jn 5:40"}, {"pk": 4053387, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 14, "verse": 27, "text": "Whoever does not bear his own cross \u24d5 and come after me cannot be my disciple.", "comment": "\u24d5 Jn 19:17"}, {"pk": 4053388, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 14, "verse": 28, "text": " \u201cFor which of you, wanting to build a tower, doesn\u2019t first sit down and calculate the cost \u24d6 to see if he has enough to complete it?", "comment": "\u24d6 Pr 24:27"}, {"pk": 4053389, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 14, "verse": 29, "text": "Otherwise, after he has laid the foundation and cannot finish it, all the onlookers will begin to ridicule him,"}, {"pk": 4053390, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 14, "verse": 30, "text": "saying, \u2018This man started to build and wasn\u2019t able to finish.\u2019"}, {"pk": 4053391, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 14, "verse": 31, "text": " \u201cOr what king, going to war against another king, will not first sit down and decide if he is able with ten thousand to oppose the one who comes against him with twenty thousand?"}, {"pk": 4053392, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 14, "verse": 32, "text": "If not, while the other is still far off, he sends a delegation and asks for terms of peace."}, {"pk": 4053393, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 14, "verse": 33, "text": "In the same way, therefore, every one of you who does not renounce [3]all his possessions \u24d7cannot be my disciple.", "comment": "[3] Or leave
\u24d7 Mt 19:21; Php 3:7; Heb 11:26"}, {"pk": 4053394, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 14, "verse": 34, "text": " \u201cNow, \u24d8 salt \u24d9 is good, but if salt should lose its taste, how will it be made salty?", "comment": "\u24d9 Jdg 9:45; Mk 9:50
\u24d8 Mt 5:13; Mk 9:49-50"}, {"pk": 4053395, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 14, "verse": 35, "text": "It isn\u2019t fit for the soil or for the manure pile; they throw it out. Let anyone who has ears to hear listen.\u201d \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Mt 11:15; 13:9; Mk 4:9"}, {"pk": 4053396, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 15, "verse": 1, "text": "All \u24db the tax collectors \u24dc and sinners were approaching to listen to him.", "comment": "\u24dc Mt 11:19; Lk 5:29
\u24db Mt 18:12-14"}, {"pk": 4053397, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 15, "verse": 2, "text": "And the Pharisees and scribes were complaining, \u201cThis man welcomes sinners \u24dd and eats with them.\u201d", "comment": "\u24dd Lk 5:30; 7:39; Ac 11:3; Gl 2:12"}, {"pk": 4053398, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 15, "verse": 3, "text": "So he told them this parable: \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Mk 12:1"}, {"pk": 4053399, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 15, "verse": 4, "text": "\u201cWhat man among you, who has a hundred sheep and loses one of them, \u24d1does not leave the ninety-nine in the open field [1]and go after the lost one until he finds it?", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 119:176; Jr 50:6; Zch 11:16; Mt 10:6; 15:24
[1] Or the wilderness"}, {"pk": 4053400, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 15, "verse": 5, "text": "When he has found it, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders,"}, {"pk": 4053401, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 15, "verse": 6, "text": "and coming home, he calls his friends and neighbors together, saying to them, \u2018Rejoice with me, because I have found my lost sheep!\u2019"}, {"pk": 4053402, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 15, "verse": 7, "text": "I tell you, in the same way, there will be more joy in heaven \u24d2over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous people who don\u2019t need repentance.", "comment": "\u24d2 Jr 51:48; Rv 18:20"}, {"pk": 4053403, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 15, "verse": 8, "text": " \u201cOr what woman who has ten silver coins, [2] [3] if she loses one coin, does not light a lamp, sweep the house, and search carefully until she finds it?", "comment": "[3] A Gk drachma was equivalent to a Roman denarius = one day\u2019s wage
[2] Gk ten drachmas"}, {"pk": 4053404, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 15, "verse": 9, "text": "When she finds it, she calls her friends and neighbors together, saying, \u2018Rejoice with me, because I have found the silver coin I lost!\u2019"}, {"pk": 4053405, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 15, "verse": 10, "text": "I tell you, in the same way, there is joy in the presence of God\u2019s angels \u24d3over one sinner who repents.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d3 Lk 2:10"}, {"pk": 4053406, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 15, "verse": 11, "text": "He also said: \u201cA man had two sons."}, {"pk": 4053407, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 15, "verse": 12, "text": "The younger of them said to his father, \u2018Father, give me the share of the estate I have coming to me.\u2019 So he distributed the assets [4]to them.", "comment": "[4] Or life, or livelihood, also in v. 30"}, {"pk": 4053408, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 15, "verse": 13, "text": "Not many days later, the younger son gathered together all he had and traveled to a distant country, where he squandered \u24d4his estate in foolish living. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d4 Lk 16:1
\u24d5 Rm 6:2; 8:12; Gl 2:14; Col 3:7"}, {"pk": 4053409, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 15, "verse": 14, "text": "After he had spent everything, a severe famine struck that country, and he had nothing. [5]", "comment": "[5] Lit and he began to be in need"}, {"pk": 4053410, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 15, "verse": 15, "text": "Then he went to work for one of the citizens of that country, who sent him into his fields to feed pigs. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Lv 11:7; Dt 14:8"}, {"pk": 4053411, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 15, "verse": 16, "text": "He longed to eat his fill from [6]the pods that the pigs were eating, but no one would give him anything.", "comment": "[6] Other mss read to fill his stomach with"}, {"pk": 4053412, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 15, "verse": 17, "text": "When he came to his senses, [7]he said, \u2018How many of my father\u2019s hired workers have more than enough food, and here I am dying of hunger! [8]", "comment": "[7] Lit to himself
[8] Or dying in the famine; 14"}, {"pk": 4053413, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 15, "verse": 18, "text": "I\u2019ll get up, go to my father, and say to him, \u201cFather, I have sinned \u24d7against heaven \u24d8and in your sight.", "comment": "\u24d7 Ex 10:16
\u24d8 Mt 21:25; Jn 3:27"}, {"pk": 4053414, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 15, "verse": 19, "text": "I\u2019m no longer worthy \u24d9to be called your son. Make me like one of your hired workers.\u201d\u2019", "comment": "\u24d9 Lk 7:6-7"}, {"pk": 4053415, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 15, "verse": 20, "text": "So he got up and went to his father. But while the son was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion. \u24daHe ran, threw his arms around his neck, and kissed \u24dbhim.", "comment": "\u24da Mt 9:36; Mk 1:41; Lk 7:13; 10:33
\u24db Gn 29:13; 33:4; 45:15; 2Sm 14:33"}, {"pk": 4053416, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 15, "verse": 21, "text": "The son said to him, \u2018Father, I have sinned against heaven and in your sight. I\u2019m no longer worthy to be called your son.\u2019"}, {"pk": 4053417, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 15, "verse": 22, "text": " \u201cBut the father told his servants, \u2018Quick! Bring out the best robe \u24dc and put it on him; put a ring \u24dd on his finger and sandals \u24d0 on his feet.", "comment": "\u24dd Gn 41:42; Est 3:10; 8:2
\u24dc Zch 3:3-5
\u24d0 Ezk 16:10"}, {"pk": 4053418, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 15, "verse": 23, "text": "Then bring the fattened calf \u24d1and slaughter it, and let\u2019s celebrate with a feast,", "comment": "\u24d1 1Sm 28:24"}, {"pk": 4053419, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 15, "verse": 24, "text": "because this son of mine was dead and is alive again; \u24d2he was lost and is found!\u2009\u2019 So they began to celebrate.", "comment": "\u24d2 Lk 15:32; Rm 11:15; 2Co 4:10; Col 2:13"}, {"pk": 4053420, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 15, "verse": 25, "text": " \u201cNow his older son was in the field; as he came near the house, he heard music and dancing."}, {"pk": 4053421, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 15, "verse": 26, "text": "So he summoned one of the servants, questioning what these things meant."}, {"pk": 4053422, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 15, "verse": 27, "text": "\u2018Your brother is here,\u2019 he told him, \u2018and your father has slaughtered the fattened calf because he has him back safe and sound.\u2019 [9]", "comment": "[9] Lit him back healthy"}, {"pk": 4053423, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 15, "verse": 28, "text": " \u201cThen he became angry and didn\u2019t want to go in. So his father came out and pleaded with him."}, {"pk": 4053424, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 15, "verse": 29, "text": "But he replied to his father, \u2018Look, I have been slaving many years for you, and I have never disobeyed your orders, yet you never gave me a goat so that I could celebrate with my friends."}, {"pk": 4053425, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 15, "verse": 30, "text": "But when this son of yours came, who has devoured your assets [10]with prostitutes, \u24d3you slaughtered the fattened calf for him.\u2019", "comment": "\u24d3 Pr 29:3
[10] Or life, or livelihood"}, {"pk": 4053426, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 15, "verse": 31, "text": " \u201c\u2018Son,\u2019 [11] he said to him, \u2018you are always with me, \u24d4 and everything I have is yours.", "comment": "\u24d4 Jn 8:35
[11] Lit Child"}, {"pk": 4053427, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 15, "verse": 32, "text": "But we had to celebrate and rejoice, because this brother of yours was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.\u2019\u201d"}, {"pk": 4053428, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 16, "verse": 1, "text": "Now he said to the disciples: \u201cThere was a rich \u24d5man who received an accusation that his manager \u24d6was squandering \u24d7his possessions.", "comment": "\u24d7 Lk 15:13
\u24d5 Lk 16:19
\u24d6 Lk 12:42"}, {"pk": 4053429, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 16, "verse": 2, "text": "So he called the manager in and asked, \u2018What is this I hear about you? Give an account of your management, \u24d8because you can no longer be my manager.\u2019", "comment": "\u24d8 1Tm 1:4"}, {"pk": 4053430, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 16, "verse": 3, "text": " \u201cThen the manager said to himself, \u2018What will I do since my master is taking the management away from me? I\u2019m not strong enough to dig; I\u2019m ashamed to beg."}, {"pk": 4053431, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 16, "verse": 4, "text": "I know what I\u2019ll do so that when I\u2019m removed from management, people will welcome me into their homes.\u2019"}, {"pk": 4053432, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 16, "verse": 5, "text": " \u201cSo he summoned each one of his master\u2019s debtors. \u2018How much do you owe my master?\u2009\u2019 he asked the first one."}, {"pk": 4053433, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 16, "verse": 6, "text": " \u201c\u2018A hundred measures of olive oil,\u2019 he said. \u201c\u2018Take your invoice,\u2019 he told him, \u2018sit down quickly, and write fifty.\u2019"}, {"pk": 4053434, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 16, "verse": 7, "text": " \u201cNext he asked another, \u2018How much do you owe?\u2019 \u201c\u2018A hundred measures of wheat,\u2019 he said. \u201c\u2018Take your invoice,\u2019 he told him, \u2018and write eighty.\u2019"}, {"pk": 4053435, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 16, "verse": 8, "text": " \u201cThe master praised the unrighteous manager \u24d9 because he had acted shrewdly. For the children of this age \u24da are more shrewd than the children of light \u24db in dealing with their own people. [1]", "comment": "\u24d9 Lk 18:6
\u24da Mt 12:32; Lk 20:34
[1] Lit own generation
\u24db Jn 12:46; Eph 5:8; 1Th 5:5"}, {"pk": 4053436, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 16, "verse": 9, "text": "And I tell you, make friends \u24dcfor yourselves by means of worldly wealth [2] \u24ddso that when it fails, [3]they may welcome you into eternal dwellings.", "comment": "[2] Lit unrighteous money, also in v. 11
\u24dc Lk 11:41
\u24dd Mt 6:24; 1Tm 6:10
[3] Other mss read when you fail, or pass away"}, {"pk": 4053437, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 16, "verse": 10, "text": "Whoever is faithful \u24d0 in very little \u24d1is also faithful in much, and whoever is unrighteous in very little is also unrighteous in much.", "comment": "\u24d0 Mt 25:21-23
\u24d1 Lk 19:17"}, {"pk": 4053438, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 16, "verse": 11, "text": "So if you have not been faithful with worldly wealth, who will trust you with what is genuine?"}, {"pk": 4053439, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 16, "verse": 12, "text": "And if you have not been faithful with what belongs to someone else, who will give you what is your own?"}, {"pk": 4053440, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 16, "verse": 13, "text": "No \u24d2servant can serve two masters, since either he will hate \u24d3one and love the other, or he will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d2 Mt 6:24
\u24d3 Lk 14:26"}, {"pk": 4053441, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 16, "verse": 14, "text": "The Pharisees, who were lovers of money, \u24d4 were listening to all these things and scoffing \u24d5 at him.", "comment": "\u24d5 Lk 23:35
\u24d4 2Tm 3:2"}, {"pk": 4053442, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 16, "verse": 15, "text": "And he told them, \u201cYou are the ones who justify \u24d6yourselves in the sight of others, but God knows your hearts. \u24d7For what is highly admired by people is revolting \u24d8in God\u2019s sight.", "comment": "\u24d8 Dt 24:4
\u24d6 Lk 10:29; 18:9
\u24d7 1Sm 16:7; Ps 17:3; Pr 21:2; Rm 8:27"}, {"pk": 4053443, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 16, "verse": 16, "text": " \u201cThe \u24d9 Law and the Prophets \u24da were until John; since then, the good news of the kingdom of God \u24db has been proclaimed, and everyone is urgently invited to enter it. [4]", "comment": "\u24db Mt 4:23
[4] Or everyone is forcing his way into it
\u24d9 Mt 5:18; 11:12-13; 24:35; Mk 13:31
\u24da Mt 7:12; 22:40; Ac 13:15; Rm 3:21"}, {"pk": 4053444, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 16, "verse": 17, "text": "But it is easier \u24dcfor heaven and earth to pass away than for one stroke of a letter in the law to drop out.", "comment": "\u24dc Mt 5:18"}, {"pk": 4053445, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 16, "verse": 18, "text": " \u201cEveryone \u24dd who divorces \u24d0 his wife and marries another woman commits adultery, \u24d1 and everyone who marries a woman divorced from her husband commits adultery.", "comment": "\u24d1 Ex 20:14; Lv 20:10; Pr 6:32; 2Pt 2:14
\u24dd Mt 5:32; 19:9; Mk 10:11-12
\u24d0 Mt 1:19; 19:9"}, {"pk": 4053446, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 16, "verse": 19, "text": " \u201cThere was a rich man who would dress in purple and fine linen, \u24d2 feasting lavishly every day.", "comment": "\u24d2 Ex 28:6; 35:35; Est 8:15; Pr 31:22; Ezk 27:16; Rv 18:16"}, {"pk": 4053447, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 16, "verse": 20, "text": "But a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, was lying at his gate. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Ac 3:2"}, {"pk": 4053448, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 16, "verse": 21, "text": "He longed to be filled \u24d4with what fell from the rich man\u2019s table, \u24d5but instead the dogs \u24d6would come and lick his sores.", "comment": "\u24d4 Lv 15:16
\u24d5 Mt 15:27
\u24d6 1Kg 21:19"}, {"pk": 4053449, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 16, "verse": 22, "text": "One day the poor man died and was carried away by the angels to Abraham\u2019s side. [5] \u24d7The rich man also died and was buried.", "comment": "[5] Or to Abraham\u2019s bosom; lit to the fold of Abraham\u2019s robe; Jn 13:23
\u24d7 Jn 13:23"}, {"pk": 4053450, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 16, "verse": 23, "text": "And being in torment \u24d8 in Hades, \u24d9he looked up and saw Abraham a long way off, with Lazarus at his side.", "comment": "\u24d8 Is 50:11
\u24d9 Mt 11:23"}, {"pk": 4053451, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 16, "verse": 24, "text": "\u2018Father Abraham!\u2009\u2019 \u24dahe called out, \u2018Have mercy on me and send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue, because I am in agony \u24dbin this flame!\u2019", "comment": "\u24da Lk 3:8; 16:30; 19:9; Jn 8:33,39,53
\u24db Is 66:24; Mt 25:41"}, {"pk": 4053452, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 16, "verse": 25, "text": " \u201c\u2018Son,\u2019 [6] Abraham said, \u2018remember that during your life you received your good things, \u24dc just as Lazarus received bad things, but now he is comforted here, \u24dd while you are in agony.", "comment": "[6] Lit Child
\u24dc Lk 6:24
\u24dd Mt 11:28"}, {"pk": 4053453, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 16, "verse": 26, "text": "Besides all this, a great chasm has been fixed between us and you, so that those who want to pass over from here to you cannot; neither can those from there cross over to us.\u2019"}, {"pk": 4053454, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 16, "verse": 27, "text": " \u201c\u2018Father,\u2019 he said, \u2018then I beg you to send him to my father\u2019s house\u2009\u2014\u2009 "}, {"pk": 4053455, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 16, "verse": 28, "text": "because I have five brothers\u2009\u2014\u2009to warn \u24d0them, so they won\u2019t also come to this place of torment.\u2019", "comment": "\u24d0 Ac 2:40; 8:25"}, {"pk": 4053456, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 16, "verse": 29, "text": " \u201cBut Abraham said, \u2018They have Moses and the prophets; \u24d1 they should listen to them.\u2019", "comment": "\u24d1 Lk 24:27,44; Jn 1:45; Ac 26:22; 28:23"}, {"pk": 4053457, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 16, "verse": 30, "text": " \u201c\u2018No, father Abraham,\u2019 he said. \u2018But if someone from the dead goes to them, they will repent.\u2019"}, {"pk": 4053458, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 16, "verse": 31, "text": " \u201cBut he told him, \u2018If they don\u2019t listen to Moses and the prophets, they will not be persuaded if someone rises from the dead.\u2019\u201d \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Mt 28:11-15; Jn 12:10-11"}, {"pk": 4053459, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 17, "verse": 1, "text": "He \u24d3 said to his disciples, \u201cOffenses will certainly come, [1]but woe \u24d4to the one through whom they come! \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d3 Mt 18:6-7; Mk 9:42; 1Co 11:19
[1] Lit \u201cIt is impossible for offenses not to come
\u24d4 Lk 22:22
\u24d5 Mt 13:41"}, {"pk": 4053460, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 17, "verse": 2, "text": "It would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck and he were thrown into the sea than for him to cause one of these little ones to stumble. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 1Co 8:9"}, {"pk": 4053461, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 17, "verse": 3, "text": "Be \u24d7on your guard. If your brother sins, [2]rebuke \u24d8him, and if he repents, forgive \u24d9him.", "comment": "\u24d7 Mt 18:15,21-22
[2] Other mss add against you
\u24d8 Lv 19:17
\u24d9 Mt 6:14"}, {"pk": 4053462, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 17, "verse": 4, "text": "And if he sins against you seven times in a day, and comes back to you seven times, saying, \u2018I repent,\u2019 you must forgive him.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4053463, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 17, "verse": 5, "text": "The \u24da apostles \u24db said to the Lord, \u201cIncrease our faith.\u201d \u24dc", "comment": "\u24da Mt 17:19-20; Mk 9:28-29
\u24db Lk 6:13
\u24dc Mk 9:24"}, {"pk": 4053464, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 17, "verse": 6, "text": " \u201cIf you have faith the size of [3] a mustard seed,\u201d \u24dd the Lord said, \u201cyou can say to this mulberry tree, \u2018Be uprooted and planted in the sea,\u2019 and it will obey you.", "comment": "[3] Lit faith like
\u24dd Mt 13:31; Mk 4:31; Lk 13:19"}, {"pk": 4053465, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 17, "verse": 7, "text": " \u201cWhich one of you having a servant tending sheep or plowing will say to him when he comes in from the field, \u2018Come at once and sit down to eat\u2019?"}, {"pk": 4053466, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 17, "verse": 8, "text": "Instead, will he not tell him, \u2018Prepare something for me to eat, get ready, and serve me while I eat and drink; later you can eat and drink\u2019? \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Lk 12:35-37"}, {"pk": 4053467, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 17, "verse": 9, "text": "Does he thank that servant because he did what was commanded? [4]", "comment": "[4] Other mss add I don\u2019t think so"}, {"pk": 4053468, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 17, "verse": 10, "text": "In the same way, when you have done all that you were commanded, you should say, \u2018We are worthless \u24d1servants; we\u2019ve only done our duty.\u2019\u201d", "comment": "\u24d1 Jb 22:2-3; 35:7; Mt 25:30; Rm 11:35"}, {"pk": 4053469, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 17, "verse": 11, "text": "While traveling to Jerusalem, \u24d2 he passed between [5] Samaria and Galilee. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d2 Lk 9:51
[5] Other mss read through the middle of
\u24d3 Jn 4:3-4"}, {"pk": 4053470, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 17, "verse": 12, "text": "As he entered a village, ten men with leprosy [6] \u24d4 met him. They stood at a distance", "comment": "[6] Gk lepros; a term for various skin diseases; see Lv 13\u201314
\u24d4 Lv 13:45-46"}, {"pk": 4053471, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 17, "verse": 13, "text": "and raised their voices, saying, \u201cJesus, Master, \u24d5 have mercy on us!\u201d", "comment": "\u24d5 Lk 5:5"}, {"pk": 4053472, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 17, "verse": 14, "text": "When he saw them, he told them, \u201cGo and show yourselves to the priests.\u201d \u24d6 And while they were going, they were cleansed.", "comment": "\u24d6 Lv 13:2\u201414:32; Mt 8:4; Lk 5:14"}, {"pk": 4053473, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 17, "verse": 15, "text": "But one of them, seeing that he was healed, returned and, with a loud voice, gave glory to God. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Mt 9:8; Mk 2:12; Lk 2:14; 5:26; Jn 9:24; Ac 4:21; 12:23; Rm 4:20"}, {"pk": 4053474, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 17, "verse": 16, "text": "He fell facedown \u24d8 at his feet, thanking him. And he was a Samaritan. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d8 1Sm 20:41; 2Sm 14:22; Mt 17:6; 1Co 14:25
\u24d9 Mt 10:5; Jn 4:9"}, {"pk": 4053475, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 17, "verse": 17, "text": "Then Jesus said, \u201cWere not ten cleansed? Where are the nine?"}, {"pk": 4053476, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 17, "verse": 18, "text": "Didn\u2019t any return to give glory to God except this foreigner?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4053477, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 17, "verse": 19, "text": "And he told him, \u201cGet up and go on your way. Your faith has saved you.\u201d [7] \u24da", "comment": "[7] Or faith has made you well
\u24da Mt 9:22; Mk 10:52; Lk 5:20; 18:42"}, {"pk": 4053478, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 17, "verse": 20, "text": "Being \u24db asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, \u24dc he answered them, \u201cThe kingdom of God is not coming with something observable;", "comment": "\u24db Mt 24:23; Mk 13:21
\u24dc Lk 19:11; Ac 1:6"}, {"pk": 4053479, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 17, "verse": 21, "text": "no one will say, [8]\u2018See here!\u2009\u2019 or \u2018There!\u2009\u2019 For you see, the kingdom of God is in your midst.\u201d [9]", "comment": "[8] Lit they will not say
[9] Or within you"}, {"pk": 4053480, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 17, "verse": 22, "text": "Then he told the disciples: \u201cThe days are coming \u24ddwhen you will long to see one of the days of the Son of Man, but you won\u2019t see it. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd Dt 32:35; Is 2:12; Jr 7:32; Am 4:2; Lk 5:35; 19:43; 21:6; 23:29
\u24d0 Am 5:18"}, {"pk": 4053481, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 17, "verse": 23, "text": "They will say to you, \u24d1\u2018See there!\u2009\u2019 or \u2018See here!\u2009\u2019 Don\u2019t follow or run after them. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d1 Mt 24:23,27; Mk 13:21
\u24d2 Lk 21:8"}, {"pk": 4053482, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 17, "verse": 24, "text": "For as the lightning flashes from horizon to horizon and lights up the sky, so the Son of Man will be in his day. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 1Co 1:8"}, {"pk": 4053483, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 17, "verse": 25, "text": "But first it is necessary that he suffer many things and be rejected by this generation. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Mt 16:21; Lk 9:22"}, {"pk": 4053484, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 17, "verse": 26, "text": " \u201cJust as it was in the days of Noah, \u24d5 so it will be in the days of the Son of Man:", "comment": "\u24d5 Mt 24:37-38"}, {"pk": 4053485, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 17, "verse": 27, "text": "People went on eating, drinking, marrying and giving in marriage \u24d6until the day Noah boarded the ark, \u24d7and the flood came and destroyed them all.", "comment": "\u24d6 Lk 20:34-35
\u24d7 Gn 6:14"}, {"pk": 4053486, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 17, "verse": 28, "text": "It will be the same as it was in the days of Lot: \u24d8People went on eating, drinking, buying, selling, planting, building.", "comment": "\u24d8 Gn 19:1-26"}, {"pk": 4053487, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 17, "verse": 29, "text": "But on the day Lot left Sodom, fire and sulfur rained from heaven and destroyed \u24d9them all.", "comment": "\u24d9 Gn 19:24-25"}, {"pk": 4053488, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 17, "verse": 30, "text": "It \u24dawill be like that on the day the Son of Man is revealed. \u24db", "comment": "\u24da Mt 24:17,39-41; Mk 13:15
\u24db Mt 16:27; 24:44; 1Co 1:7; 2Th 1:7; 1Pt 1:7; 4:13"}, {"pk": 4053489, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 17, "verse": 31, "text": "On that day, a man on the housetop, whose belongings are in the house, must not come down to get them. Likewise the man who is in the field must not turn back."}, {"pk": 4053490, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 17, "verse": 32, "text": "Remember Lot\u2019s wife! \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Gn 19:26"}, {"pk": 4053491, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 17, "verse": 33, "text": "Whoever tries to make his life secure [10] [11]will lose it, and whoever loses his life will preserve it. \u24dd", "comment": "[11] Or tries to retain his life
[10] Other mss read to save his life
\u24dd Mt 10:39; Jn 12:25"}, {"pk": 4053492, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 17, "verse": 34, "text": "I tell you, on that night \u24d0two will be in one bed; one will be taken and the other will be left.", "comment": "\u24d0 Lk 1:78-79"}, {"pk": 4053493, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 17, "verse": 35, "text": "Two women will be grinding grain together; one will be taken and the other left.\u201d [12]", "comment": "[12] Some mss include v. 36: \u201cTwo will be in a field: One will be taken, and the other will be left.\u201d "}, {"pk": 4053494, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 17, "verse": 37, "text": "\u201cWhere, Lord?\u201d \u24d1 they asked him. He said to them, \u201cWhere the corpse is, there also the vultures \u24d2will be gathered.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d1 Lk 17:20
\u24d2 Ezk 29:5; 32:4; 39:17-20"}, {"pk": 4053495, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 18, "verse": 1, "text": "Now he told them a parable on the need for them to pray \u24d3 always and not give up. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d3 Lk 11:5-13; 21:36; 1Th 5:17
\u24d4 2Co 4:1"}, {"pk": 4053496, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 18, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cThere was a judge in a certain town who didn\u2019t fear God \u24d5or respect people.", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 147:11; Pr 1:7; Ac 10:2; Rv 14:7"}, {"pk": 4053497, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 18, "verse": 3, "text": "And a widow \u24d6in that town kept coming to him, saying, \u2018Give me justice against my adversary.\u2019", "comment": "\u24d6 Lk 2:37; 4:26; 7:12; 21:2"}, {"pk": 4053498, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 18, "verse": 4, "text": " \u201cFor a while he was unwilling, but later he said to himself, \u2018Even though I don\u2019t fear God or respect people,"}, {"pk": 4053499, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 18, "verse": 5, "text": "yet because this widow keeps \u24d7pestering me, [1]I will give her justice, so that she doesn\u2019t wear me out [2]by her persistent coming.\u2019\u201d", "comment": "\u24d7 Lk 11:8
[1] Lit widow causes me trouble
[2] Or doesn\u2019t ruin my reputation"}, {"pk": 4053500, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 18, "verse": 6, "text": "Then the Lord said, \u201cListen to what the unjust judge says."}, {"pk": 4053501, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 18, "verse": 7, "text": "Will not God grant justice \u24d8to his elect \u24d9who cry out to him day and night? \u24daWill he delay \u24dbhelping them? [3]", "comment": "\u24d8 Is 63:4; Rv 6:10
\u24d9 Mt 24:22; Rm 8:33; 2Tm 2:10; Ti 1:1
\u24da Ps 88:1
\u24db 2Pt 3:9
[3] Or Will he put up with them?"}, {"pk": 4053502, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 18, "verse": 8, "text": "I tell you that he will swiftly grant them justice. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, \u24dcwill he find faith on earth?\u201d", "comment": "\u24dc Dn 7:13; Lk 9:26; 12:40"}, {"pk": 4053503, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 18, "verse": 9, "text": "He \u24dd also told this parable to some who trusted in themselves \u24d0 that they were righteous \u24d1 and looked down \u24d2 on everyone else:", "comment": "\u24dd Mt 18:4; 23:12; Lk 14:11
\u24d0 Mt 5:20; 2Co 1:9
\u24d1 Lk 16:15
\u24d2 Lk 23:11; Ac 4:11; Rm 14:3,10"}, {"pk": 4053504, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 18, "verse": 10, "text": "\u201cTwo men went up to the temple to pray, \u24d3one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector.", "comment": "\u24d3 1Kg 10:5; 2Kg 20:5,8; Ac 3:1"}, {"pk": 4053505, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 18, "verse": 11, "text": "The Pharisee was standing \u24d4and praying like this about himself: [4]\u2018God, I thank you that I\u2019m not like other people\u2009\u2014\u2009greedy, \u24d5unrighteous, \u24d6adulterers, \u24d7or even like this tax collector.", "comment": "\u24d7 Ex 20:14; 1Co 6:9; Heb 13:4
\u24d4 Mt 6:5; Mk 11:25
[4] Or by himself
\u24d5 Mt 7:15; 1Co 5:10-11; 6:10
\u24d6 Lk 16:10"}, {"pk": 4053506, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 18, "verse": 12, "text": "I fast \u24d8twice a week; I give a tenth [5] \u24d9of everything I get.\u2019", "comment": "[5] Or give tithes
\u24d8 Lk 5:33-35; Ac 13:2-3
\u24d9 Lk 11:42"}, {"pk": 4053507, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 18, "verse": 13, "text": " \u201cBut the tax collector, standing far off, \u24da would not even raise his eyes to heaven \u24db but kept striking his chest \u24dc and saying, \u2018God, have mercy on me, [6] \u24dd a sinner!\u2009\u2019 \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd Heb 2:17
\u24da Lk 17:12
\u24db Ezr 9:6
\u24dc Lk 23:48
[6] Or God, turn your wrath from me
\u24d0 1Tm 1:15"}, {"pk": 4053508, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 18, "verse": 14, "text": "I tell you, this one went down to his house justified \u24d1rather than the other; because everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.\u201d \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d1 Lk 16:15; Php 3:8
\u24d2 Is 2:11; Lk 1:52; 3:5; 14:11"}, {"pk": 4053509, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 18, "verse": 15, "text": "People \u24d3 were bringing infants to him so he might touch them, but when the disciples saw it, they rebuked them.", "comment": "\u24d3 Mt 18:3; 19:13-15; Mk 10:13-16"}, {"pk": 4053510, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 18, "verse": 16, "text": "Jesus, however, invited them: \u201cLet the little children come to me, \u24d4and don\u2019t stop them, because the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.", "comment": "\u24d4 Lk 14:26"}, {"pk": 4053511, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 18, "verse": 17, "text": "Truly I tell you, \u24d5whoever does not receive \u24d6the kingdom of God like a little child \u24d7will never enter it.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 72:19; Rv 22:21
\u24d6 Lk 8:13
\u24d7 1Co 14:20; 1Pt 2:2"}, {"pk": 4053512, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 18, "verse": 18, "text": "A \u24d8 ruler \u24d9 asked him, \u201cGood teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?\u201d \u24da", "comment": "\u24d8 Mt 19:16-30; Mk 10:17-31; Lk 22:28-30
\u24d9 Lk 8:41; 12:58
\u24da Lk 10:25; Jn 3:15"}, {"pk": 4053513, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 18, "verse": 19, "text": " \u201cWhy do you call me good?\u201d Jesus asked him. \u201cNo one is good except God alone."}, {"pk": 4053514, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 18, "verse": 20, "text": "You know the commandments: Do not commit adultery; do not murder; do not steal; do not bear false witness; honor your father and mother.\u201d [7] \u24db", "comment": "[7] Ex 20:12-16; Dt 5:16-20
\u24db Ex 20:12-16; Dt 5:16-20"}, {"pk": 4053515, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 18, "verse": 21, "text": "\u201cI have kept all these from my youth,\u201d he said."}, {"pk": 4053516, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 18, "verse": 22, "text": "When Jesus heard this, he told him, \u201cYou still lack one thing: Sell all you have and distribute it to the poor, \u24dcand you will have treasure in heaven. \u24ddThen come, follow me.\u201d \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dc Lk 12:33; 19:8; Ac 2:45; 4:34
\u24dd Mt 6:19-20; Lk 5:11; 12:33
\u24d0 Lk 5:27"}, {"pk": 4053517, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 18, "verse": 23, "text": "After he heard this, he became extremely sad, \u24d1 because he was very rich.", "comment": "\u24d1 Mt 26:38; Mk 6:26; 14:34"}, {"pk": 4053518, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 18, "verse": 24, "text": "Seeing that he became sad, [8] Jesus said, \u201cHow hard it is for those who have wealth to enter the kingdom of God!", "comment": "[8] Other mss omit he became sad"}, {"pk": 4053519, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 18, "verse": 25, "text": "For it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4053520, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 18, "verse": 26, "text": "Those who heard this asked, \u201cThen who can be saved?\u201d \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Lk 18:42; Eph 2:8"}, {"pk": 4053521, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 18, "verse": 27, "text": "He replied, \u201cWhat is impossible with man is possible with God.\u201d \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Gn 18:14; Jb 42:2; Jr 32:17; Zch 8:6; Lk 1:37; Rm 4:21; 11:22"}, {"pk": 4053522, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 18, "verse": 28, "text": "Then Peter said, \u201cLook, we have left what we had and followed \u24d4 you.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d4 Lk 5:11; Jn 8:12"}, {"pk": 4053523, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 18, "verse": 29, "text": "So he said to them, \u201cTruly I tell you, there is no one who has left a house, wife or brothers or sisters, parents or children because of the kingdom of God,"}, {"pk": 4053524, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 18, "verse": 30, "text": "who will not receive many times more at this time, \u24d5and eternal life in the age to come.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d5 Jb 42:10; Mt 6:33; Lk 21:8"}, {"pk": 4053525, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 18, "verse": 31, "text": "Then \u24d6 he took the Twelve aside and told them, \u201cSee, we are going up to Jerusalem. \u24d7Everything that is written \u24d8through the prophets about the Son of Man will be accomplished. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d6 Mt 20:17-19; Mk 10:32-34
\u24d7 Lk 9:51
\u24d8 Ps 22; Is 52:13\u201453:12; Mt 1:22; 26:24
\u24d9 Lk 22:37; Jn 19:28"}, {"pk": 4053526, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 18, "verse": 32, "text": "For he will be handed over to the Gentiles, \u24daand he will be mocked, \u24dbinsulted, spit \u24dcon;", "comment": "\u24da Mt 27:2; Jn 18:30-31; Ac 3:13
\u24db Mt 27:26-31
\u24dc Mt 26:67; Mk 14:65; 15:19"}, {"pk": 4053527, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 18, "verse": 33, "text": "and after they flog him, they will kill him, and he will rise on the third day.\u201d \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Mt 16:21; Lk 9:22"}, {"pk": 4053528, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 18, "verse": 34, "text": "They understood none of these things. \u24d0 The meaning of the saying [9] \u24d1 was hidden \u24d2 from them, and they did not grasp what was said.", "comment": "\u24d0 Mk 9:32; Lk 2:50; 9:45
[9] Lit This saying
\u24d1 Lk 1:29
\u24d2 Lk 24:16"}, {"pk": 4053529, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 18, "verse": 35, "text": "As \u24d3 he approached Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the road begging.", "comment": "\u24d3 Mt 20:29-34; Mk 10:46-52"}, {"pk": 4053530, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 18, "verse": 36, "text": "Hearing a crowd passing by, he inquired what was happening."}, {"pk": 4053531, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 18, "verse": 37, "text": "\u201cJesus of Nazareth \u24d4 is passing by,\u201d they told him.", "comment": "\u24d4 Mt 2:23; Jn 18:5; 19:19; Ac 2:22"}, {"pk": 4053532, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 18, "verse": 38, "text": "So he called out, \u24d5 \u201cJesus, Son of David, \u24d6 have mercy \u24d7 on me!\u201d", "comment": "\u24d5 Lk 18:7
\u24d6 Mt 1:1; 9:27; Lk 1:32; Rm 1:3
\u24d7 Lk 16:24"}, {"pk": 4053533, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 18, "verse": 39, "text": "Then those in front told him to keep quiet, [10] but he kept crying out all the more, \u201cSon of David, have mercy on me!\u201d", "comment": "[10] Or those in front rebuked him"}, {"pk": 4053534, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 18, "verse": 40, "text": "Jesus stopped and commanded that he be brought to him. When he came closer, he asked him,"}, {"pk": 4053535, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 18, "verse": 41, "text": "\u201cWhat do you want me to do for you?\u201d \u201cLord,\u201d he said, \u201cI want to see.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4053536, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 18, "verse": 42, "text": " \u201cReceive your sight.\u201d \u24d8 Jesus told him. \u201cYour faith has saved you.\u201d \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d8 Lk 7:22; Jn 9:11; Ac 9:12
\u24d9 Mt 9:22; Lk 5:20; 7:50; 8:48; 17:19; 18:26"}, {"pk": 4053537, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 18, "verse": 43, "text": "Instantly he could see, and he began to follow him, glorifying God. \u24da All the people, \u24db when they saw it, gave praise to God.", "comment": "\u24da Lk 7:16; 13:13
\u24db Lk 2:10"}, {"pk": 4053538, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 19, "verse": 1, "text": "He entered Jericho and was passing through."}, {"pk": 4053539, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 19, "verse": 2, "text": "There was a man named Zacchaeus who was a chief tax collector, and he was rich."}, {"pk": 4053540, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 19, "verse": 3, "text": "He was trying to see who Jesus was, but he was not able because of the crowd, since he was a short man."}, {"pk": 4053541, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 19, "verse": 4, "text": "So running ahead, he climbed up a sycamore tree to see Jesus, since he was about to pass that way."}, {"pk": 4053542, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 19, "verse": 5, "text": "When Jesus came to the place, he looked up and said to him, \u201cZacchaeus, hurry and come down because today it is necessary for me to stay at your house.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4053543, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 19, "verse": 6, "text": "So he quickly came down and welcomed him joyfully."}, {"pk": 4053544, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 19, "verse": 7, "text": "All who saw it began to complain, \u24dc \u201cHe\u2019s gone to stay with a sinful man.\u201d", "comment": "\u24dc Lk 15:2"}, {"pk": 4053545, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 19, "verse": 8, "text": "But Zacchaeus stood there and said to the Lord, \u201cLook, I\u2019ll give half of my possessions to the poor, \u24dd Lord. And if I have extorted \u24d0 anything from anyone, I\u2019ll pay back four times as much.\u201d \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d0 Lk 3:14
\u24dd Lk 18:22
\u24d1 Ex 22:1; 2Sm 12:6"}, {"pk": 4053546, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 19, "verse": 9, "text": " \u201cToday salvation \u24d2has come to this house,\u201d Jesus told him, \u201cbecause he too is a son of Abraham. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d2 Lk 1:77
\u24d3 Lk 3:8; 13:16; Gl 3:7,29"}, {"pk": 4053547, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 19, "verse": 10, "text": "For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save the lost.\u201d \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Ezk 34:16; Mt 9:13; 10:6; 15:24; 18:12; Lk 15:4"}, {"pk": 4053548, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 19, "verse": 11, "text": "As \u24d5 they were listening to this, he went on to tell a parable because he was near Jerusalem, \u24d6 and they thought the kingdom of God was going to appear right away. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d5 Mt 25:14-30; Mk 13:34
\u24d6 Lk 9:51
\u24d7 Lk 17:20; Ac 1:6"}, {"pk": 4053549, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 19, "verse": 12, "text": "Therefore he said: \u201cA nobleman traveled to a far country to receive for himself authority to be king [1]and then to return.", "comment": "[1] Lit to receive for himself a kingdom, or sovereignty, also in v. 15"}, {"pk": 4053550, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 19, "verse": 13, "text": "He called ten of his servants, gave them ten minas, [2]and told them, \u2018Engage in business until I come back.\u2019", "comment": "[2] = Gk coin worth a hundred drachmas or about a hundred days\u2019 wages"}, {"pk": 4053551, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 19, "verse": 14, "text": " \u201cBut his subjects hated him and sent a delegation after him, saying, \u2018We don\u2019t want this man to rule over us.\u2019"}, {"pk": 4053552, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 19, "verse": 15, "text": " \u201cAt his return, having received the authority to be king, he summoned those servants he had given the money to, so that he could find out how much they had made in business."}, {"pk": 4053553, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 19, "verse": 16, "text": "The first came forward and said, \u2018Master, your mina has earned ten more minas.\u2019"}, {"pk": 4053554, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 19, "verse": 17, "text": " \u201c\u2018Well done, good [3] servant!\u2009\u2019 he told him. \u2018Because you have been faithful \u24d8 in a very small matter, have authority over ten towns.\u2019", "comment": "[3] Or capable
\u24d8 Lk 16:10; 1Co 4:2"}, {"pk": 4053555, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 19, "verse": 18, "text": " \u201cThe second came and said, \u2018Master, your mina has made five minas.\u2019"}, {"pk": 4053556, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 19, "verse": 19, "text": " \u201cSo he said to him, \u2018You will be over five towns.\u2019"}, {"pk": 4053557, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 19, "verse": 20, "text": " \u201cAnd another came and said, \u2018Master, here is your mina. I have kept it safe in a cloth"}, {"pk": 4053558, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 19, "verse": 21, "text": "because I was afraid of you since you\u2019re a harsh man: you collect what you didn\u2019t deposit and reap what you didn\u2019t sow.\u2019 \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 2Co 8:12"}, {"pk": 4053559, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 19, "verse": 22, "text": " \u201cHe told him, \u2018I will condemn you by what you have said, you evil servant! If you knew I was a harsh man, collecting what I didn\u2019t deposit and reaping what I didn\u2019t sow,"}, {"pk": 4053560, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 19, "verse": 23, "text": "why, then, didn\u2019t you put my money in the bank? And when I returned, I would have collected it with interest.\u2019"}, {"pk": 4053561, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 19, "verse": 24, "text": "So he said to those standing there, \u2018Take the mina away from him and give it to the one who has ten minas.\u2019"}, {"pk": 4053562, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 19, "verse": 25, "text": " \u201cBut they said to him, \u2018Master, he has ten minas.\u2019"}, {"pk": 4053563, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 19, "verse": 26, "text": " \u201c\u2018I tell you, that to everyone who has, more will be given; and from the one who does not have, even what he does have will be taken away. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Mt 13:12; Mk 4:25; Lk 8:18"}, {"pk": 4053564, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 19, "verse": 27, "text": "But bring here these enemies of mine, \u24dbwho did not want me to rule over them, and slaughter [4]them in my presence.\u2019\u201d", "comment": "\u24db Lk 19:14
[4] Or execute"}, {"pk": 4053565, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 19, "verse": 28, "text": "When \u24dc he had said these things, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dc Mt 21:1-11; Mk 11:1-11
\u24dd Lk 9:51"}, {"pk": 4053566, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 19, "verse": 29, "text": "As he approached Bethphage and Bethany, at the place called the Mount of Olives, \u24d0 he sent two of the disciples", "comment": "\u24d0 2Sm 15:30; Zch 14:4; Lk 21:37; 22:39"}, {"pk": 4053567, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 19, "verse": 30, "text": "and said, \u201cGo into the village ahead of you. As you enter it, you will find a young donkey tied there, on which no one has ever sat. Untie it and bring it."}, {"pk": 4053568, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 19, "verse": 31, "text": "If anyone asks you, \u2018Why are you untying it?\u2009\u2019 say this: \u2018The Lord needs it.\u2019\u201d"}, {"pk": 4053569, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 19, "verse": 32, "text": "So those who were sent left and found it just as he had told them. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Lk 22:13"}, {"pk": 4053570, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 19, "verse": 33, "text": "As they were untying the young donkey, its owners said to them, \u201cWhy are you untying the donkey?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4053571, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 19, "verse": 34, "text": "\u201cThe Lord needs it,\u201d they said."}, {"pk": 4053572, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 19, "verse": 35, "text": "Then \u24d2 they brought it to Jesus, and after throwing their clothes on the donkey, they helped Jesus get on it. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d2 Jn 12:12-15
\u24d3 Zch 9:9"}, {"pk": 4053573, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 19, "verse": 36, "text": "As he was going along, they were spreading their clothes on the road. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 2Kg 9:13"}, {"pk": 4053574, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 19, "verse": 37, "text": "Now he came near the path down the Mount of Olives, and the whole crowd of the disciples began to praise God joyfully with a loud voice for all the miracles they had seen:"}, {"pk": 4053575, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 19, "verse": 38, "text": " Blessed is the King \u24d5 who comes
in the name of the Lord. [5] \u24d6
Peace in heaven
and glory \u24d7 in the highest heaven! \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d5 Mt 2:2; 25:34
[5] Ps 118:26
\u24d6 Ps 118:26; Lk 13:35
\u24d7 Lk 2:14
\u24d8 Jb 16:19; Ps 148:1; Mt 21:9; Mk 11:10; Lk 2:14"}, {"pk": 4053576, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 19, "verse": 39, "text": "Some of the Pharisees from the crowd told him, \u201cTeacher, rebuke your disciples.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4053577, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 19, "verse": 40, "text": "He answered, \u201cI tell you, if they were to keep silent, the stones would cry out.\u201d \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Hab 2:11"}, {"pk": 4053578, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 19, "verse": 41, "text": "As he approached and saw the city, he wept \u24da for it,", "comment": "\u24da Lk 13:34-35; Jn 11:35; Heb 5:7"}, {"pk": 4053579, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 19, "verse": 42, "text": "saying, \u201cIf you knew \u24dbthis day what would bring peace\u2009\u2014\u2009but now it is hidden \u24dcfrom your eyes.", "comment": "\u24db Lk 23:34
\u24dc Lk 8:9-10; 10:21"}, {"pk": 4053580, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 19, "verse": 43, "text": "For the days will come on you \u24ddwhen your enemies will build a barricade around you, surround you, and hem you in on every side. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd Lk 17:22
\u24d0 Is 29:3; Jr 6:6; Ezk 4:2; Lk 21:20"}, {"pk": 4053581, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 19, "verse": 44, "text": "They will crush you and your children among you to the ground, \u24d1and they will not leave one stone on another \u24d2in your midst, because you did not recognize the time when God visited you.\u201d \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d1 Mt 24:2; Mk 13:2
\u24d2 Lk 21:6
\u24d3 Ex 3:16; Lk 1:68; 7:16; 1Pt 2:12"}, {"pk": 4053582, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 19, "verse": 45, "text": "He \u24d4 went into the temple and began to throw out those who were selling, [6]", "comment": "\u24d4 Mt 21:12-19; Mk 11:12-19; Jn 2:13-17; 8:1-2; 11:45-53
[6] Other mss add and buying in it"}, {"pk": 4053583, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 19, "verse": 46, "text": "and he said, \u201cIt is written, my house will be a house of prayer, \u24d5but you have made it a den of thieves!\u201d [7] \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d5 Is 56:7
[7] Is 56:7; Jr 7:11
\u24d6 Jr 7:11"}, {"pk": 4053584, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 19, "verse": 47, "text": "Every day he was teaching \u24d7 in the temple. The chief priests, the scribes, and the leaders of the people were looking for a way to kill \u24d8 him,", "comment": "\u24d7 Mt 26:55; Lk 20:1
\u24d8 Lk 6:11; 11:53-54; 20:19"}, {"pk": 4053585, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 19, "verse": 48, "text": "but they could not find a way to do it, because all the people \u24d9 were captivated by what they heard.", "comment": "\u24d9 Lk 18:43; 20:6"}, {"pk": 4053586, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 20, "verse": 1, "text": "One \u24da day as he was teaching \u24db the people in the temple and proclaiming the good news, \u24dc the chief priests and the scribes, with the elders, \u24dd came", "comment": "\u24da Mt 21:23-27; Mk 11:27-33
\u24db Lk 19:47
\u24dc Lk 4:18; 8:1
\u24dd Lk 9:22; 22:66"}, {"pk": 4053587, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 20, "verse": 2, "text": "and said to him: \u201cTell us, by what authority are you doing these things? Who is it who gave you this authority?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4053588, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 20, "verse": 3, "text": "He answered them, \u201cI will also ask you a question. Tell me,"}, {"pk": 4053589, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 20, "verse": 4, "text": "was the baptism of John from heaven or of human origin?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4053590, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 20, "verse": 5, "text": "They discussed it among themselves: \u201cIf we say, \u2018From heaven,\u2019 he will say, \u2018Why didn\u2019t you believe him?\u2019"}, {"pk": 4053591, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 20, "verse": 6, "text": "But if we say, \u2018Of human origin,\u2019 all the people \u24d0 will stone us, because they are convinced that John was a prophet.\u201d \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d0 Lk 19:48
\u24d1 Mt 11:9; Lk 7:29-30"}, {"pk": 4053592, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 20, "verse": 7, "text": "So they answered that they did not know its origin."}, {"pk": 4053593, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 20, "verse": 8, "text": "And Jesus said to them, \u201cNeither will I tell you by what authority I do these things.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4053594, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 20, "verse": 9, "text": "Now \u24d2 he began to tell the people this parable: \u201cA man planted a vineyard, \u24d3leased it to tenant farmers, and went away for a long time.", "comment": "\u24d2 Mt 21:33-46; Mk 12:1-12
\u24d3 Is 5:1-7"}, {"pk": 4053595, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 20, "verse": 10, "text": "At harvest time he sent a servant to the farmers so that they might give him some fruit from the vineyard. But the farmers beat him and sent him away empty-handed."}, {"pk": 4053596, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 20, "verse": 11, "text": "He sent yet another servant, but they beat that one too, treated him shamefully, and sent him away empty-handed."}, {"pk": 4053597, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 20, "verse": 12, "text": "And he sent yet a third, but they wounded this one too and threw him out."}, {"pk": 4053598, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 20, "verse": 13, "text": " \u201cThen the owner of the vineyard said, \u2018What should I do? I will send my beloved \u24d4 son. Perhaps [1] they will respect him.\u2019", "comment": "\u24d4 Mt 17:5; Lk 3:22
[1] Other mss add when they see him"}, {"pk": 4053599, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 20, "verse": 14, "text": " \u201cBut when the tenant farmers saw him, they discussed it among themselves and said, \u2018This is the heir. Let\u2019s kill him, so that the inheritance will be ours.\u2019 \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Lk 16:16"}, {"pk": 4053600, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 20, "verse": 15, "text": "So they threw him out of the vineyard and killed him. \u201cWhat then will the owner of the vineyard do to them?"}, {"pk": 4053601, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 20, "verse": 16, "text": "He will come and kill \u24d6those farmers and give the vineyard to others.\u201d But when they heard this they said, \u201cThat must never happen!\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 Lk 19:27
\u24d7 Rm 3:4; 1Co 6:15; Gl 2:17"}, {"pk": 4053602, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 20, "verse": 17, "text": "But he looked at them and said, \u201cThen what is the meaning of this Scripture: [2] \u24d8 The stone that the builders rejected
has become the cornerstone? [3] \u24d9
", "comment": "[2] Lit \u201cWhat then is this that is written
\u24d8 Lk 4:17; 18:31; 21:22,37; 24:44
[3] Ps 118:22
\u24d9 Ps 118:22; Ac 4:11; Eph 2:20; 1Pt 2:4-7"}, {"pk": 4053603, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 20, "verse": 18, "text": " Everyone who falls on that stone will be broken to pieces, but on whomever it falls, it will shatter him.\u201d \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Is 8:14-15; Dn 2:34-35,44-45; Rm 9:32-33; 1Pt 2:8"}, {"pk": 4053604, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 20, "verse": 19, "text": "Then the scribes and the chief priests \u24db looked for a way to get their hands on him \u24dc that very hour, because they knew he had told this parable against them, but they feared the people. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24db Mt 2:4; 20:18; 21:15; Lk 22:2; 23:10
\u24dc Lk 19:47; 21:12
\u24dd Lk 22:2"}, {"pk": 4053605, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 20, "verse": 20, "text": "They \u24d0 watched closely \u24d1 and sent spies \u24d2 who pretended to be righteous, [4] so that they could catch him in what he said, \u24d3 to hand him \u24d4 over to the governor\u2019s \u24d5 rule and authority.", "comment": "\u24d0 Mt 20:15-22; Mk 12:13-17
\u24d1 Lk 6:7; 14:1
\u24d2 Mt 22:15-16
[4] Or upright
\u24d3 Lk 11:54
\u24d4 Lk 24:20; Ac 3:13; Rm 8:32
\u24d5 Mt 27:2; Lk 21:12"}, {"pk": 4053606, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 20, "verse": 21, "text": "They questioned him, \u201cTeacher, we know that you speak and teach correctly, \u24d6 and you don\u2019t show partiality [5] \u24d7 but teach truthfully the way of God. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d6 Jn 3:2
[5] Lit you don\u2019t receive a face
\u24d7 Dt 1:17; 10:17; Mal 2:9; Mt 22:16
\u24d8 Ac 13:10; 18:25-26"}, {"pk": 4053607, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 20, "verse": 22, "text": "Is it lawful \u24d9 for us to pay taxes \u24da to Caesar \u24db or not?\u201d", "comment": "\u24d9 Lk 6:9; 14:3
\u24da Mt 17:25; Lk 23:2; Rm 13:6-7
\u24db Lk 2:1; 3:1; 20:24-25; 23:2"}, {"pk": 4053608, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 20, "verse": 23, "text": "But detecting their craftiness, he said to them, [6]", "comment": "[6] Other mss add \u201cWhy are you testing me?"}, {"pk": 4053609, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 20, "verse": 24, "text": "\u201cShow me a denarius. [7]Whose image and inscription does it have?\u201d \u201cCaesar\u2019s,\u201d they said.", "comment": "[7] A denarius = one day\u2019s wage"}, {"pk": 4053610, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 20, "verse": 25, "text": " \u201cWell then,\u201d he told them, \u201cgive to Caesar \u24dcthe things that are Caesar\u2019s, and to God the things that are God\u2019s.\u201d", "comment": "\u24dc Mt 22:21"}, {"pk": 4053611, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 20, "verse": 26, "text": "They were not able to catch him in what he said in public, and being amazed at his answer, they became silent. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Lk 9:36; 14:4"}, {"pk": 4053612, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 20, "verse": 27, "text": "Some \u24d0 of the Sadducees, who say there is no resurrection, \u24d1 came up and questioned him:", "comment": "\u24d0 Mt 22:23-33,46; Mk 12:18-27,34
\u24d1 Ac 23:6"}, {"pk": 4053613, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 20, "verse": 28, "text": "\u201cTeacher, Moses wrote for us that if a man\u2019s brother has a wife, and dies childless, his brother should take the wife and produce offspring for his brother. [8] \u24d2", "comment": "[8] Dt 25:5
\u24d2 Dt 25:5"}, {"pk": 4053614, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 20, "verse": 29, "text": "Now there were seven brothers. The first took a wife and died without children."}, {"pk": 4053615, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 20, "verse": 30, "text": "Also the second [9]", "comment": "[9] Other mss add took her as wife, and he died without children"}, {"pk": 4053616, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 20, "verse": 31, "text": "and the third took her. In the same way, all seven died and left no children."}, {"pk": 4053617, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 20, "verse": 32, "text": "Finally, the woman died too."}, {"pk": 4053618, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 20, "verse": 33, "text": "In the resurrection, therefore, whose wife will the woman be? For all seven had married her.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4053619, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 20, "verse": 34, "text": "Jesus told them, \u201cThe children of this age \u24d3marry and are given in marriage. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Lk 17:27
\u24d3 Lk 16:8"}, {"pk": 4053620, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 20, "verse": 35, "text": "But those who are counted worthy \u24d5to take part in that age \u24d6and in the resurrection from the dead neither marry nor are given in marriage.", "comment": "\u24d5 Ac 5:41; 2Th 1:5
\u24d6 Mk 10:30"}, {"pk": 4053621, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 20, "verse": 36, "text": "For they can no longer die, \u24d7because they are like angels and are children of God, \u24d8since they are children of the resurrection.", "comment": "\u24d7 1Co 15:54-55; Rv 21:4
\u24d8 Ps 82:6; Mt 5:45; Rm 8:14,19; Gl 3:26"}, {"pk": 4053622, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 20, "verse": 37, "text": "Moses even indicated in the passage about the burning bush that the dead are raised, where he calls the Lord the God of Abraham and the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob. [10] \u24d9", "comment": "[10] Ex 3:6,15
\u24d9 Ex 3:6,15-16; 4:5; Mt 1:2; Ac 3:13; 7:30-32"}, {"pk": 4053623, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 20, "verse": 38, "text": "He is not the God of the dead but of the living, because all are living to [11]him.\u201d \u24da", "comment": "[11] Or with
\u24da Rm 6:10-11; 14:7-8; 2Co 5:14-15; Gl 2:19-20; 1Th 4:14; 5:10"}, {"pk": 4053624, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 20, "verse": 39, "text": "Some of the scribes answered, \u201cTeacher, you have spoken well.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4053625, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 20, "verse": 40, "text": "And they no longer dared to ask him anything."}, {"pk": 4053626, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 20, "verse": 41, "text": "Then \u24db he said to them, \u201cHow can they say that the Christ is the son of David? \u24dc", "comment": "\u24db Mt 22:41-46; Mk 12:34-37
\u24dc Mt 1:1,17; Lk 1:27; Rm 1:3; Eph 5:2"}, {"pk": 4053627, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 20, "verse": 42, "text": "For David himself says in the Book of Psalms: \u24dd The Lord declared to my Lord,
\u2018Sit at my right hand
", "comment": "\u24dd Lk 24:44; Ac 1:20
[12] Ps 110:1"}, {"pk": 4053628, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 20, "verse": 43, "text": " until I make your enemies your footstool.\u2019 [12] \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 110:1; Ac 2:34-35; 1Co 15:25; Heb 1:13; 10:13"}, {"pk": 4053629, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 20, "verse": 44, "text": " David calls him \u2018Lord\u2019 how then can the Christ be his son?\u201d \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Rm 1:3-4"}, {"pk": 4053630, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 20, "verse": 45, "text": "While \u24d2 all the people were listening, he said to his disciples,", "comment": "\u24d2 Mt 23:1-36; Mk 12:37-40"}, {"pk": 4053631, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 20, "verse": 46, "text": "\u201cBeware \u24d3of the scribes, who want to go around in long robes and who love greetings in the marketplaces, the best seats in the synagogues, and the places of honor at banquets. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d3 Mt 16:6
\u24d4 Lk 11:43"}, {"pk": 4053632, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 20, "verse": 47, "text": "They devour widows\u2019 houses and say long prayers just for show. These will receive harsher judgment.\u201d [13]", "comment": "[13] Or judgment"}, {"pk": 4053633, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 21, "verse": 1, "text": "He \u24d5 looked up and saw the rich dropping their offerings into the temple treasury. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d5 Mk 12:41-44
\u24d6 2Kg 12:9; Mt 27:6; Jn 8:20"}, {"pk": 4053634, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 21, "verse": 2, "text": "He also saw a poor widow dropping in two tiny coins. [1] \u24d7", "comment": "[1] Lit two lepta; the lepton was the smallest and least valuable Gk coin in use.
\u24d7 Lk 12:59"}, {"pk": 4053635, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 21, "verse": 3, "text": "\u201cTruly I tell you,\u201d he said. \u201cThis poor widow has put in more than all of them. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 2Co 8:2,12"}, {"pk": 4053636, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 21, "verse": 4, "text": "For all these people have put in gifts out of their surplus, but she out of her poverty has put in all she had to live on.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4053637, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 21, "verse": 5, "text": "As \u24d9 some were talking about the temple, how it was adorned with beautiful stones and gifts dedicated to God, he said,", "comment": "\u24d9 Mt 24:1-51; Mk 13:1-37"}, {"pk": 4053638, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 21, "verse": 6, "text": "\u201cThese things that you see\u2009\u2014\u2009the days will come \u24dawhen not one stone will be left on another that will not be thrown down.\u201d \u24db", "comment": "\u24da Lk 17:22
\u24db Lk 19:44"}, {"pk": 4053639, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 21, "verse": 7, "text": "\u201cTeacher,\u201d they asked him, \u201cso when will these things happen? And what will be the sign when these things are about to take place?\u201d \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Ac 1:6-7"}, {"pk": 4053640, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 21, "verse": 8, "text": "Then he said, \u201cWatch out that you are not deceived. \u24ddFor many will come in my name, \u24d0saying, \u2018I am he,\u2019 \u24d1 and, \u2018The time is near.\u2019 Don\u2019t follow them. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24dd Jr 29:8; Eph 5:6; 2Th 2:3
\u24d0 Jr 14:14; 1Jn 2:18
\u24d1 Jn 8:24
\u24d2 Lk 17:23"}, {"pk": 4053641, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 21, "verse": 9, "text": "When you hear of wars and rebellions, [2]don\u2019t be alarmed. Indeed, it is necessary that these things take place first, but the end won\u2019t come right away.\u201d", "comment": "[2] Or insurrections, or revolutions, or chaos"}, {"pk": 4053642, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 21, "verse": 10, "text": "Then he told them: \u201cNation will be raised up against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 2Ch 15:6; Is 19:2"}, {"pk": 4053643, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 21, "verse": 11, "text": "There will be violent earthquakes, \u24d4and famines and plagues \u24d5in various places, and there will be terrifying sights and great signs from heaven. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d5 Rv 6:8
\u24d4 Is 29:6; Zch 14:5; Rv 6:12
\u24d6 Lk 11:16; 12:33"}, {"pk": 4053644, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 21, "verse": 12, "text": "But before all these things, they will lay their hands on you \u24d7and persecute \u24d8you. They will hand you over to the synagogues \u24d9and prisons, \u24daand you will be brought before kings and governors \u24dbbecause of my name.", "comment": "\u24d7 Mt 10:19-22; Mk 13:11-13
\u24d8 Ps 119:84
\u24d9 Ac 22:19; 26:11
\u24da Ac 4:3; 5:18; 8:3; 12:4; 16:23
\u24db Ac 17:6; 18:12; 24:1,27; 25:6; 27:24; 2Co 11:23"}, {"pk": 4053645, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 21, "verse": 13, "text": "This will give you an opportunity to bear witness. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Php 1:12-19"}, {"pk": 4053646, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 21, "verse": 14, "text": "Therefore make up your minds [3]not to prepare your defense ahead of time, \u24dd", "comment": "[3] Lit Therefore place (determine) in your hearts
\u24dd Lk 12:11"}, {"pk": 4053647, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 21, "verse": 15, "text": "for I will give you such words \u24d0and a wisdom \u24d1that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d0 Ex 4:12
\u24d1 Ac 6:10
\u24d2 Ac 4:14"}, {"pk": 4053648, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 21, "verse": 16, "text": "You will even be betrayed by parents, brothers, relatives, and friends. \u24d3They will kill some of you.", "comment": "\u24d3 Mt 10:35; Lk 12:53"}, {"pk": 4053649, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 21, "verse": 17, "text": "You will be hated by everyone because of my name, \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Lk 6:22; Jn 15:18-19"}, {"pk": 4053650, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 21, "verse": 18, "text": "but not a hair of your head will be lost. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 1Sm 14:45; Mt 10:30; Lk 12:7; Jn 10:28"}, {"pk": 4053651, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 21, "verse": 19, "text": "By your endurance, gain [4]your lives. \u24d6", "comment": "[4] Other mss read endurance, you will gain
\u24d6 Mt 10:22; 24:13; Rm 2:7; 5:3; Heb 10:36; Jms 1:3"}, {"pk": 4053652, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 21, "verse": 20, "text": " \u201cWhen you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, \u24d7 then recognize that its desolation \u24d8 has come near.", "comment": "\u24d7 Lk 19:43
\u24d8 Dn 9:27"}, {"pk": 4053653, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 21, "verse": 21, "text": "Then those in Judea must flee \u24d9to the mountains. \u24daThose inside the city must leave it, and those who are in the country must not enter it,", "comment": "\u24d9 Lk 17:31
\u24da Mt 4:8"}, {"pk": 4053654, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 21, "verse": 22, "text": "because these are days of vengeance \u24dbto fulfill all the things that are written.", "comment": "\u24db Is 34:8; 63:4; Dn 9:24-27; Hs 9:7; Lk 18:7-8"}, {"pk": 4053655, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 21, "verse": 23, "text": "Woe to pregnant women and nursing mothers in those days, \u24dcfor there will be great distress in the land [5]and wrath against this people.", "comment": "\u24dc Lk 23:29
[5] Or the earth"}, {"pk": 4053656, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 21, "verse": 24, "text": "They will be killed by the sword [6] \u24ddand be led captive into all the nations, and Jerusalem will be trampled by the Gentiles [7] \u24d0until the times of the Gentiles \u24d1 are fulfilled.", "comment": "[6] Lit will fall by the edge of the sword
\u24dd Heb 11:34
[7] Or nations
\u24d0 Ps 79:1; Is 63:18; Dn 8:13; Rv 11:2
\u24d1 Dn 12:7; Rm 11:25"}, {"pk": 4053657, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 21, "verse": 25, "text": " \u201cThen there will be signs in the sun, moon, and stars; \u24d2 and there will be anguish on the earth among nations bewildered by the roaring of the sea and the waves. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d2 Is 13:10; 24:23; Ezk 32:7; Jl 2:10; 3:15; Ac 2:20; Rv 6:12-13
\u24d3 Ps 46:2-3; 65:7; Is 17:12; Jl 2:30-31"}, {"pk": 4053658, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 21, "verse": 26, "text": "People will faint from fear and expectation of the things that are coming on the world, because the powers of the heavens will be shaken. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Is 34:4; Hg 2:6"}, {"pk": 4053659, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 21, "verse": 27, "text": "Then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud \u24d5with power and great glory. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d5 Dn 7:13; Rv 1:7
\u24d6 Mt 16:27; 26:64; Mk 9:1"}, {"pk": 4053660, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 21, "verse": 28, "text": "But when these things begin to take place, stand up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is near.\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Lk 2:38; 24:21; Rm 8:23; 13:11"}, {"pk": 4053661, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 21, "verse": 29, "text": "Then he told them a parable: \u201cLook at the fig tree, and all the trees."}, {"pk": 4053662, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 21, "verse": 30, "text": "As soon as they put out leaves you can see for yourselves and recognize that summer is already near."}, {"pk": 4053663, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 21, "verse": 31, "text": "In the same way, when you see these things happening, recognize [8]that the kingdom of God is near.", "comment": "[8] Or you know"}, {"pk": 4053664, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 21, "verse": 32, "text": "Truly I tell you, this generation will certainly not pass away until all things take place. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Lk 9:27"}, {"pk": 4053665, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 21, "verse": 33, "text": "Heaven and earth will pass away, \u24d9but my words will never pass away. \u24da", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 102:26; Is 51:6; 2Pt 3:10
\u24da Ps 119:89; Is 40:8; Mt 5:18; Lk 16:17; 1Pt 1:23,25"}, {"pk": 4053666, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 21, "verse": 34, "text": " \u201cBe on your guard, \u24db so that your minds are not dulled [9] from carousing, [10] drunkenness, \u24dcand worries of life, \u24ddor that day will come on you unexpectedly \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd Mt 13:22; Mk 4:19; 1Th 5:6-7; 1Pt 4:7
\u24db Lk 17:3
[9] Lit your hearts are not weighed down
[10] Or hangovers
\u24dc Rm 13:13
\u24d0 Lk 12:40; 1Th 5:3"}, {"pk": 4053667, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 21, "verse": 35, "text": "like a trap. For it will come on all who live on the face of the whole earth."}, {"pk": 4053668, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 21, "verse": 36, "text": "But be alert at all times, \u24d1praying that you may have strength [11] to escape \u24d2all these things that are going to take place and to stand before the Son of Man.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d1 Mt 25:13; 26:41; Mk 14:34-38; Lk 12:37; Ac 20:31; 1Co 16:13; Eph 6:18; 1Th 5:6; 1Pt 5:8
[11] Other mss read you may be counted worthy
\u24d2 Rm 2:3; 1Th 5:3; Heb 2:3"}, {"pk": 4053669, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 21, "verse": 37, "text": "During \u24d3 the day, he was teaching in the temple, \u24d4 but in the evening he would go out and spend the night on what is called the Mount of Olives. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d3 Jn 8:1-2
\u24d4 Mt 26:55
\u24d5 Mt 21:1; Lk 22:39; Jn 8:1; 18:2"}, {"pk": 4053670, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 21, "verse": 38, "text": "Then all the people would come early in the morning to hear him in the temple. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Jn 8:2"}, {"pk": 4053671, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 22, "verse": 1, "text": "The \u24d7 Festival of Unleavened Bread, \u24d8 which is called Passover, \u24d9 was approaching.", "comment": "\u24d7 Mt 26:1-5; Mk 14:1-2
\u24d8 Ex 23:15
\u24d9 Ex 12:11; Jn 6:4; 11:55; 13:1"}, {"pk": 4053672, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 22, "verse": 2, "text": "The chief priests and the scribes were looking for a way to put him to death, \u24da because they were afraid of the people. \u24db", "comment": "\u24da Mt 12:14; 21:46
\u24db Lk 19:47-48; 20:19"}, {"pk": 4053673, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 22, "verse": 3, "text": "Then \u24dc Satan entered Judas, \u24dd called Iscariot, \u24d0 who was numbered among the Twelve.", "comment": "\u24dc Mt 26:14-16; Mk 14:10-11
\u24dd Jn 13:2,27; Ac 5:3
\u24d0 Lk 6:16"}, {"pk": 4053674, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 22, "verse": 4, "text": "He went away and discussed with the chief priests and temple police \u24d1 how he could hand him over \u24d2 to them.", "comment": "\u24d1 Lk 22:52; Ac 4:1; 5:24,26; 16:20,22,35-36,38
\u24d2 Mk 9:31"}, {"pk": 4053675, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 22, "verse": 5, "text": "They were glad and agreed to give him silver. [1]", "comment": "[1] Or money"}, {"pk": 4053676, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 22, "verse": 6, "text": "So he accepted the offer and started looking for a good opportunity to betray him to them when the crowd was not present."}, {"pk": 4053677, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 22, "verse": 7, "text": "Then \u24d3 the Day of Unleavened Bread came when the Passover lamb had to be sacrificed. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d3 Mt 26:17-19; Mk 14:12-16
\u24d4 Ex 12:21; 1Co 5:7"}, {"pk": 4053678, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 22, "verse": 8, "text": "Jesus sent Peter and John, \u24d5 saying, \u201cGo and make preparations for us to eat the Passover.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d5 Ac 3:1; 8:14"}, {"pk": 4053679, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 22, "verse": 9, "text": "\u201cWhere do you want us to prepare it?\u201d they asked him."}, {"pk": 4053680, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 22, "verse": 10, "text": " \u201cListen,\u201d he said to them, \u201cwhen you\u2019ve entered the city, a man carrying a water jug will meet you. Follow him into the house he enters."}, {"pk": 4053681, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 22, "verse": 11, "text": "Tell the owner of the house, \u2018The Teacher asks you, \u201cWhere is the guest room where I can eat the Passover with my disciples?\u201d\u2019"}, {"pk": 4053682, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 22, "verse": 12, "text": "Then he will show you a large, furnished room upstairs. \u24d6Make the preparations there.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d6 Ac 1:13"}, {"pk": 4053683, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 22, "verse": 13, "text": "So they went and found it just as he had told them, \u24d7 and they prepared the Passover.", "comment": "\u24d7 Lk 19:32"}, {"pk": 4053684, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 22, "verse": 14, "text": "When \u24d8 the hour came, he reclined at the table, and the apostles with him.", "comment": "\u24d8 Mt 26:20; Mk 14:17"}, {"pk": 4053685, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 22, "verse": 15, "text": "Then he said to them, \u201cI have fervently desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer."}, {"pk": 4053686, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 22, "verse": 16, "text": "For I tell you, I will not eat it again [2]until it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God.\u201d \u24d9", "comment": "[2] Other mss omit again
\u24d9 Lk 14:15; Rv 19:9"}, {"pk": 4053687, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 22, "verse": 17, "text": "Then he took a cup, \u24daand after giving thanks, \u24db he said, \u201cTake this and share it among yourselves.", "comment": "\u24da Mt 26:26-29; Mk 14:22-25; 1Co 11:23-25
\u24db Mt 14:19; 15:36"}, {"pk": 4053688, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 22, "verse": 18, "text": "For I tell you, from now on I will not drink of the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4053689, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 22, "verse": 19, "text": "And he took bread, gave thanks, broke it, gave it to them, and said, \u201cThis is my body, \u24dc which is given for you. Do this in remembrance \u24dd of me.\u201d", "comment": "\u24dc Jn 6:51-53
\u24dd Heb 10:3
[3] Other mss omit which is given for you (v. 19) through the end of v. 20"}, {"pk": 4053690, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 22, "verse": 20, "text": "In the same way he also took the cup after supper and said, \u201cThis cup is the new covenant \u24d0in my blood, \u24d1which is poured out for you. [3]", "comment": "\u24d0 Ex 24:8; Jr 31:31; Zch 9:11; 1Co 11:25; 2Co 3:6; Heb 7:22; 8:8,13; 9:15; 12:24; 13:20
\u24d1 1Co 10:16"}, {"pk": 4053691, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 22, "verse": 21, "text": "But \u24d2look, the hand of the one betraying me is at the table with me. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d2 Mt 26:21-24; Mk 14:18-21; Jn 13:18-26
\u24d3 Ps 41:9"}, {"pk": 4053692, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 22, "verse": 22, "text": "For the Son of Man will go away as it has been determined, \u24d4but woe to that man by whom he is betrayed!\u201d", "comment": "\u24d4 Ac 2:23; 10:42; 17:26,31"}, {"pk": 4053693, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 22, "verse": 23, "text": "So they began to argue \u24d5 among themselves which of them it could be who was going to do it.", "comment": "\u24d5 Mt 21:25; Mk 9:10; Lk 24:15"}, {"pk": 4053694, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 22, "verse": 24, "text": "Then a dispute also arose among them about who should be considered the greatest. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Mk 9:34; Lk 1:32"}, {"pk": 4053695, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 22, "verse": 25, "text": "But he said to them, \u24d7 \u201cThe kings of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those who have authority over them have themselves called [4]\u2018Benefactors.\u2019", "comment": "\u24d7 Mt 20:25-28; Mk 10:42-45
[4] Or them call themselves"}, {"pk": 4053696, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 22, "verse": 26, "text": "It is not to be like that among you. On the contrary, whoever is greatest among you should become like the youngest, \u24d8and whoever leads, like the one serving.", "comment": "\u24d8 Lk 9:48; 1Pt 5:3"}, {"pk": 4053697, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 22, "verse": 27, "text": "For who is greater, the one at the table or the one serving? Isn\u2019t it the one at the table? But I am among you as the one who serves. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Mt 20:28; Jn 13:1-17"}, {"pk": 4053698, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 22, "verse": 28, "text": "You are those who stood by me in my trials. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Heb 2:18; 4:15"}, {"pk": 4053699, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 22, "verse": 29, "text": "I bestow on you a kingdom, \u24dbjust as my Father bestowed one on me,", "comment": "\u24db Mt 25:34; 2Tm 2:12"}, {"pk": 4053700, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 22, "verse": 30, "text": "so that you may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom. \u24dcAnd you will sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dc Lk 22:16
\u24dd Mt 19:28"}, {"pk": 4053701, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 22, "verse": 31, "text": " \u201cSimon, Simon, [5] look out. Satan \u24d0 has asked to sift you like wheat. \u24d1", "comment": "[5] Other mss read Then the Lord said, \u201cSimon, Simon
\u24d0 Mt 4:10
\u24d1 Am 9:9"}, {"pk": 4053702, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 22, "verse": 32, "text": "But I have prayed \u24d2for you that your faith may not fail. And you, when you have turned back, strengthen \u24d3your brothers.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d2 Jn 17:9-15; Rm 8:34
\u24d3 Jn 21:15-17; 1Co 1:9; Php 1:6; 1Th 5:24; 2Tm 2:13"}, {"pk": 4053703, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 22, "verse": 33, "text": "\u201cLord,\u201d \u24d4 he told him, \u201cI\u2019m ready to go with you both to prison and to death.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d4 Mt 26:33-35; Mk 14:29-31; Jn 13:37-38"}, {"pk": 4053704, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 22, "verse": 34, "text": " \u201cI tell you, Peter,\u201d he said, \u201cthe rooster will not crow today until [6]you deny three times that you know me.\u201d", "comment": "[6] Other mss read before"}, {"pk": 4053705, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 22, "verse": 35, "text": "He also said to them, \u201cWhen I sent you out \u24d5without money-bag, traveling bag, or sandals, did you lack anything?\u201d \u201cNot a thing,\u201d they said.", "comment": "\u24d5 Mt 10:9-10; Mk 6:8; Lk 9:3; 10:4"}, {"pk": 4053706, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 22, "verse": 36, "text": "Then he said to them, \u201cBut now, whoever has a money-bag should take it, and also a traveling bag. And whoever doesn\u2019t have a sword should sell his robe and buy one."}, {"pk": 4053707, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 22, "verse": 37, "text": "For I tell you, what is written must be fulfilled in me: [7]And he was counted among the lawless. [8] \u24d6Yes, what is written about me is coming to its fulfillment.\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "[7] Or it is necessary that what is written be fulfilled in me
[8] Is 53:12
\u24d6 Is 53:12
\u24d7 Jn 17:4; 19:30"}, {"pk": 4053708, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 22, "verse": 38, "text": "\u201cLord,\u201d they said, \u201clook, here are two swords.\u201d \u201cThat is enough!\u201d he told them."}, {"pk": 4053709, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 22, "verse": 39, "text": "He went out and made his way \u24d8 as usual \u24d9 to the Mount of Olives, \u24da and the disciples followed him.", "comment": "\u24d8 Mt 26:30; Mk 14:26; Lk 4:30; Jn 18:1
\u24d9 Lk 21:37
\u24da Mt 21:1"}, {"pk": 4053710, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 22, "verse": 40, "text": "When he reached the place, \u24db he told them, \u201cPray that you may not fall into temptation.\u201d \u24dc", "comment": "\u24db Mt 26:36-46; Mk 14:32-42
\u24dc Mt 6:13; Lk 4:13; 11:4"}, {"pk": 4053711, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 22, "verse": 41, "text": "Then he withdrew from them about a stone\u2019s throw, knelt down, and began to pray, \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Lk 18:11"}, {"pk": 4053712, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 22, "verse": 42, "text": "\u201cFather, if you are willing, take this cup \u24d0away from me\u2009\u2014\u2009nevertheless, not my will, but yours, be done.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d0 Jn 18:11"}, {"pk": 4053713, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 22, "verse": 43, "text": "Then an angel from heaven \u24d1 appeared to him, strengthening him.", "comment": "[9] Other mss omit vv. 43-44
\u24d1 Mt 4:11; Heb 1:14"}, {"pk": 4053714, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 22, "verse": 44, "text": "Being in anguish, \u24d2 he prayed more fervently, and his sweat became like drops of blood falling to the ground. [9]", "comment": "\u24d2 Heb 5:7"}, {"pk": 4053715, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 22, "verse": 45, "text": "When he got up from prayer and came to the disciples, he found them sleeping, exhausted from their grief."}, {"pk": 4053716, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 22, "verse": 46, "text": "\u201cWhy are you sleeping?\u201d he asked them. \u201cGet up and pray, so that you won\u2019t fall into temptation.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4053717, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 22, "verse": 47, "text": "While \u24d3 he was still speaking, suddenly a mob came, and one of the Twelve named Judas was leading them. He came near Jesus to kiss him,", "comment": "\u24d3 Mt 26:47-56; Mk 14:43-50; Jn 18:3-12"}, {"pk": 4053718, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 22, "verse": 48, "text": "but Jesus said to him, \u201cJudas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4053719, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 22, "verse": 49, "text": "When those around him saw what was going to happen, they asked, \u201cLord, should we strike with the sword?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4053720, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 22, "verse": 50, "text": "Then one of them struck the high priest\u2019s servant and cut off his right ear."}, {"pk": 4053721, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 22, "verse": 51, "text": "But Jesus responded, \u201cNo more of this!\u201d And touching his ear, he healed him."}, {"pk": 4053722, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 22, "verse": 52, "text": "Then Jesus said to the chief priests, temple police, and the elders who had come for him, \u201cHave you come out with swords and clubs as if I were a criminal? [10]", "comment": "[10] Lit as against a thief, or a bandit"}, {"pk": 4053723, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 22, "verse": 53, "text": "Every day while I was with you in the temple, \u24d4you never laid a hand on me. But this is your hour \u24d5\u2014\u2009and the dominion of darkness.\u201d \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Ac 26:18; Eph 6:12; Col 1:13
\u24d4 Lk 2:46; Jn 18:20
\u24d5 Jn 12:27; 16:4"}, {"pk": 4053724, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 22, "verse": 54, "text": "They seized him, led him away, and brought him into the high priest\u2019s house. Meanwhile Peter \u24d7 was following at a distance.", "comment": "\u24d7 Mt 26:58; Mk 14:54; Jn 18:15"}, {"pk": 4053725, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 22, "verse": 55, "text": "They \u24d8 lit a fire in the middle of the courtyard \u24d9 and sat down together, and Peter sat among them.", "comment": "\u24d8 Mt 26:69-75; Mk 14:66-72; Jn 18:16-18,25-27
\u24d9 Mt 26:3"}, {"pk": 4053726, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 22, "verse": 56, "text": "When a servant saw him sitting in the light, and looked closely at him, she said, \u201cThis man was with him too.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4053727, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 22, "verse": 57, "text": "But he denied it: \u201cWoman, I don\u2019t know him.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4053728, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 22, "verse": 58, "text": "After a little while, someone else saw him and said, \u201cYou\u2019re one of them too.\u201d \u201cMan, I am not!\u201d Peter said."}, {"pk": 4053729, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 22, "verse": 59, "text": "About an hour later, another kept insisting, \u201cThis man was certainly with him, since he\u2019s also a Galilean.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4053730, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 22, "verse": 60, "text": "But Peter said, \u201cMan, I don\u2019t know what you\u2019re talking about!\u201d Immediately, while he was still speaking, a rooster crowed."}, {"pk": 4053731, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 22, "verse": 61, "text": "Then the Lord turned and looked at Peter. \u24da So Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how he had said to him, \u201cBefore the rooster crows today, you will deny me three times.\u201d \u24db", "comment": "\u24da Mk 10:21
\u24db Lk 22:31-34; Ac 3:13-14"}, {"pk": 4053732, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 22, "verse": 62, "text": "And he went outside and wept bitterly."}, {"pk": 4053733, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 22, "verse": 63, "text": "The men who were holding Jesus started mocking and beating him. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Mt 26:67-68; Mk 14:65; Jn 18:22-23"}, {"pk": 4053734, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 22, "verse": 64, "text": "After blindfolding him, they kept [11] asking, \u201cProphesy! Who was it that hit you?\u201d", "comment": "[11] Other mss add striking him on the face and"}, {"pk": 4053735, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 22, "verse": 65, "text": "And they were saying many other blasphemous \u24dd things to him.", "comment": "\u24dd Mk 3:29"}, {"pk": 4053736, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 22, "verse": 66, "text": "When daylight came, \u24d0 the elders [12] of the people, both the chief priests and the scribes, \u24d1 convened and brought him before their Sanhedrin. \u24d2", "comment": "[12] Or council of elders
\u24d0 Mt 27:1; Mk 15:1; Jn 18:28
\u24d1 Lk 9:22; 20:1
\u24d2 Mk 13:9"}, {"pk": 4053737, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 22, "verse": 67, "text": "They said, \u24d3 \u201cIf you are the Messiah, tell us.\u201d But he said to them, \u201cIf I do tell you, you will not believe.", "comment": "\u24d3 Mt 26:63-66; Mk 14:61-64; Jn 18:19-21"}, {"pk": 4053738, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 22, "verse": 68, "text": "And if I ask you, you will not answer."}, {"pk": 4053739, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 22, "verse": 69, "text": "But from now on, the Son of Man will be seated at the right hand of the power of God.\u201d \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 110:1; Mk 16:19; Ac 7:56; Heb 1:3"}, {"pk": 4053740, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 22, "verse": 70, "text": "They all asked, \u201cAre you, then, the Son of God?\u201d \u24d5 And he said to them, \u201cYou say that I am.\u201d \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d5 Mt 4:3; Lk 1:32,35
\u24d6 Mt 26:64; 27:11; Lk 23:3"}, {"pk": 4053741, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 22, "verse": 71, "text": "\u201cWhy do we need any more testimony,\u201d they said, \u201csince we\u2019ve heard it ourselves from his mouth?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4053742, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 23, "verse": 1, "text": "Then \u24d7 their whole assembly rose up and brought him before Pilate.", "comment": "\u24d7 Mt 27:1,11-14; Mk 15:1-5; Jn 18:28-38"}, {"pk": 4053743, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 23, "verse": 2, "text": "They began to accuse him, saying, \u201cWe found this man misleading our nation, opposing payment of taxes \u24d8 to Caesar, and saying that he himself is the Messiah, a king.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d8 Lk 20:22-25"}, {"pk": 4053744, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 23, "verse": 3, "text": "So Pilate asked him, \u24d9 \u201cAre you the king of the Jews?\u201d \u24da He answered him, \u201cYou say so.\u201d [1]", "comment": "[1] Or \u201cThat is true.\u201d
\u24d9 Mt 27:11; Mk 15:2
\u24da Mt 2:2; Lk 23:37-38; Jn 18:39; 19:3"}, {"pk": 4053745, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 23, "verse": 4, "text": "Pilate then told the chief priests and the crowds, \u201cI find no grounds \u24db for charging this man.\u201d", "comment": "\u24db Mt 27:24; Lk 23:14,22; Jn 19:4,6; 1Pt 2:22"}, {"pk": 4053746, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 23, "verse": 5, "text": "But they kept insisting, \u201cHe stirs up the people, \u24dc teaching throughout all Judea, from Galilee \u24dd where he started even to here.\u201d", "comment": "\u24dc Ac 17:5-8,13
\u24dd Mt 4:12,23; Lk 4:14; Jn 1:43; 2:11"}, {"pk": 4053747, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 23, "verse": 6, "text": "When Pilate \u24d0 heard this, [2] he asked if the man was a Galilean.", "comment": "[2] Other mss read heard \u201cGalilee\u201d
\u24d0 1Tm 6:13"}, {"pk": 4053748, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 23, "verse": 7, "text": "Finding that he was under Herod\u2019s jurisdiction, he sent him to Herod, \u24d1 who was also in Jerusalem during those days.", "comment": "\u24d1 Lk 3:1; 9:7-9; 13:31"}, {"pk": 4053749, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 23, "verse": 8, "text": "Herod was very glad to see Jesus; for a long time he had wanted to see him because he had heard about him and was hoping to see some miracle [3] performed by him.", "comment": "[3] Or sign"}, {"pk": 4053750, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 23, "verse": 9, "text": "So he kept asking him questions, but Jesus did not answer him. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Is 53:7; Mt 27:12,14; Mk 15:4-5; Jn 19:9"}, {"pk": 4053751, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 23, "verse": 10, "text": "The chief priests and the scribes stood by, vehemently accusing him."}, {"pk": 4053752, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 23, "verse": 11, "text": "Then Herod, with his soldiers, treated him with contempt, mocked \u24d3 him, dressed him in bright clothing, \u24d4 and sent him back to Pilate.", "comment": "\u24d3 Is 53:3; Mk 9:12; Lk 18:32; Ac 4:11
\u24d4 Mt 27:28; Mk 15:17"}, {"pk": 4053753, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 23, "verse": 12, "text": "That very day Herod and Pilate became friends. [4] \u24d5 Previously, they had been enemies.", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 2:2; Ac 4:27
[4] Lit friends with one another"}, {"pk": 4053754, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 23, "verse": 13, "text": "Pilate called together the chief priests, the leaders, and the people, \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Lk 23:35; 24:20; Jn 7:26,48; 12:42"}, {"pk": 4053755, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 23, "verse": 14, "text": "and said to them, \u201cYou have brought me this man as one who misleads the people. \u24d7 But in fact, after examining him in your presence, I have found no grounds \u24d8 to charge this man with those things you accuse him of.", "comment": "\u24d7 Lk 23:2
\u24d8 Lk 23:4"}, {"pk": 4053756, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 23, "verse": 15, "text": "Neither has Herod, because he sent him back to us. Clearly, he has done nothing to deserve death."}, {"pk": 4053757, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 23, "verse": 16, "text": "Therefore, I will have him whipped [5] \u24d9 and then release him.\u201d [6]", "comment": "\u24d9 Jn 19:1; Ac 5:40
[5] Gk paideuo; to discipline or \u201cteach a lesson\u201d
[6] Some mss include v. 17: For according to the festival he had to release someone to them."}, {"pk": 4053758, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 23, "verse": 18, "text": "Then \u24da they all cried out together, \u201cTake this man away! \u24db Release Barabbas to us!\u201d", "comment": "\u24da Mt 27:15-23; Mk 15:6-14; Jn 18:40
\u24db Ac 21:36; 22:22"}, {"pk": 4053759, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 23, "verse": 19, "text": "(He had been thrown into prison for a rebellion that had taken place in the city, and for murder.)"}, {"pk": 4053760, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 23, "verse": 20, "text": "Wanting to release Jesus, \u24dc Pilate addressed them again,", "comment": "\u24dc Ac 3:13-14"}, {"pk": 4053761, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 23, "verse": 21, "text": "but they kept shouting, \u201cCrucify! Crucify him!\u201d"}, {"pk": 4053762, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 23, "verse": 22, "text": "A third time he said to them, \u201cWhy? What has this man done wrong? \u24dd I have found in him no grounds \u24d0 for the death penalty. Therefore, I will have him whipped and then release him.\u201d", "comment": "\u24dd Jn 8:46
\u24d0 Lk 23:4"}, {"pk": 4053763, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 23, "verse": 23, "text": "But they kept up the pressure, demanding with loud voices that he be crucified, and their voices [7] won out.", "comment": "[7] Other mss add and those of the chief priests"}, {"pk": 4053764, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 23, "verse": 24, "text": "So \u24d1 Pilate decided to grant their demand \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Php 4:6
\u24d1 Mt 27:24-26; Mk 15:15; Jn 19:16"}, {"pk": 4053765, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 23, "verse": 25, "text": "and released the one they were asking for, who had been thrown into prison for rebellion and murder. But he handed Jesus over to their will. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Lk 24:20; Ac 4:24-28"}, {"pk": 4053766, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 23, "verse": 26, "text": "As \u24d4 they led him away, they seized Simon, a Cyrenian, \u24d5 who was coming in from the country, and laid the cross \u24d6 on him to carry behind Jesus.", "comment": "\u24d5 Rm 16:3
\u24d4 Mt 27:31-32; Mk 15:20-21; Jn 19:17
\u24d6 Lk 9:23; 14:27"}, {"pk": 4053767, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 23, "verse": 27, "text": "A large crowd of people followed him, including women who were mourning and lamenting him. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Lk 8:52; Ac 8:2; Rv 1:7; 18:9"}, {"pk": 4053768, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 23, "verse": 28, "text": "But turning to them, Jesus said, \u201cDaughters of Jerusalem, \u24d8do not weep for me, but weep for yourselves and your children.", "comment": "\u24d8 Sg 1:5; 2:7"}, {"pk": 4053769, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 23, "verse": 29, "text": "Look, the days are coming \u24d9when they will say, \u2018Blessed are the women without children, the wombs that never bore, and the breasts that never nursed!\u2019 \u24da", "comment": "\u24d9 Lk 17:22
\u24da Mt 24:19; Mk 13:17; Lk 11:27; 21:23"}, {"pk": 4053770, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 23, "verse": 30, "text": "Then they will begin to say to the mountains, \u2018Fall on us!\u2009\u2019 and to the hills, \u2018Cover us!\u2019 [8] \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Hs 10:8
[8] Hs 10:8"}, {"pk": 4053771, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 23, "verse": 31, "text": "For if they do these things when the wood is green, what will happen when it is dry?\u201d \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Ezk 20:47; Lk 19:41"}, {"pk": 4053772, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 23, "verse": 32, "text": "Two others\u2009\u2014\u2009criminals \u24dd \u2009\u2014\u2009were also led away to be executed with him.", "comment": "\u24dd Is 53:12; Mt 27:38; Mk 15:27; Lk 22:37; Jn 19:18"}, {"pk": 4053773, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 23, "verse": 33, "text": "When \u24d0 they arrived at the place called The Skull, they crucified him there, along with the criminals, one on the right and one on the left.", "comment": "\u24d0 Mt 27:33-38; Mk 15:22-27; Jn 19:17-24"}, {"pk": 4053774, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 23, "verse": 34, "text": "Then Jesus said, \u201cFather, \u24d1forgive \u24d2them, because they do not know what they are doing.\u201d [9] \u24d3 And they divided his clothes and cast lots. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 22:18
\u24d1 Mt 5:16; 6:1; 11:27; Jn 8:42
\u24d2 Mt 11:25; Lk 6:29,35; 22:42
[9] Other mss omit Then Jesus said, \u201cFather, forgive them, because they do not know what they are doing.\u201d
\u24d3 Ac 3:17; 1Co 2:6-8"}, {"pk": 4053775, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 23, "verse": 35, "text": "The \u24d5 people stood watching, and even the leaders were scoffing: \u24d6 \u201cHe saved others; let him save himself if this is God\u2019s Messiah, the Chosen One!\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 22:7,17; Lk 16:14; 23:13
\u24d5 Mt 27:43,48; Mk 15:26,29-32; Jn 19:19,29
\u24d7 Is 42:1; Mt 1:17; 12:18; Lk 9:20,35; 1Pt 2:4"}, {"pk": 4053776, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 23, "verse": 36, "text": "The soldiers also mocked him. They came offering him sour wine \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 69:21"}, {"pk": 4053777, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 23, "verse": 37, "text": "and said, \u201cIf you are the King of the Jews, \u24d9 save yourself!\u201d", "comment": "\u24d9 Lk 23:3"}, {"pk": 4053778, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 23, "verse": 38, "text": "An inscription was above him: [10] THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.", "comment": "[10] Other mss add written in Greek, Latin, and Hebrew letters"}, {"pk": 4053779, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 23, "verse": 39, "text": "Then \u24da one of the criminals hanging there began to yell insults at [11] him: \u201cAren\u2019t you the Messiah? Save yourself and us!\u201d", "comment": "\u24da Mt 27:44; Mk 15:32
[11] Or began to blaspheme"}, {"pk": 4053780, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 23, "verse": 40, "text": "But the other answered, rebuking him: \u201cDon\u2019t you even fear God, \u24db since you are undergoing the same punishment?", "comment": "\u24db Ps 147:11; Pr 1:7; Ac 10:2; Rv 14:7"}, {"pk": 4053781, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 23, "verse": 41, "text": "We are punished justly, because we\u2019re getting back what we deserve for the things we did, but this man has done nothing wrong.\u201d \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Lk 23:4"}, {"pk": 4053782, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 23, "verse": 42, "text": "Then he said, \u201cJesus, remember me [12] \u24dd when you come into your kingdom.\u201d \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Mk 8:38; Ac 20:25
[12] Other mss add Lord
\u24dd Jdg 16:28; 1Sm 25:31; Neh 5:19; Jb 14:13; Ps 106:4"}, {"pk": 4053783, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 23, "verse": 43, "text": "And he said to him, \u201cTruly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.\u201d \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 2Co 12:4; Rv 2:7"}, {"pk": 4053784, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 23, "verse": 44, "text": "It \u24d2 was now about noon, [13] and darkness came over the whole land [14] until three, [15]", "comment": "[14] Or whole earth
\u24d2 Mt 27:45-56; Mk 15:33-41
[13] Lit about the sixth hour
[15] Lit the ninth hour"}, {"pk": 4053785, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 23, "verse": 45, "text": "because the sun\u2019s light failed. [16] The curtain \u24d3 of the sanctuary was split down the middle.", "comment": "[16] Other mss read three, and the sun was darkened
\u24d3 Ex 26:31-33; Heb 6:19"}, {"pk": 4053786, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 23, "verse": 46, "text": "And Jesus called out with a loud voice, \u201cFather, into your hands I entrust my spirit.\u201d [17] \u24d4 Saying this, he breathed his last.", "comment": "[17] Ps 31:5
\u24d4 Ps 31:5; Is 53:12; Jn 19:30; 1Co 15:55; 1Pt 4:19"}, {"pk": 4053787, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 23, "verse": 47, "text": "When the centurion saw what happened, he began to glorify \u24d5 God, saying, \u201cThis man really was righteous!\u201d [18]", "comment": "[18] Or innocent
\u24d5 Lk 13:13"}, {"pk": 4053788, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 23, "verse": 48, "text": "All the crowds that had gathered for this spectacle, when they saw what had taken place, went home, striking their chests. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Lk 18:13"}, {"pk": 4053789, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 23, "verse": 49, "text": "But \u24d7 all who knew him, including the women who had followed him from Galilee, stood at a distance, \u24d8 watching these things.", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 38:11; 88:8
\u24d7 Mt 27:55-56; Mk 15:40-41; Jn 19:25"}, {"pk": 4053790, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 23, "verse": 50, "text": "There \u24d9 was a good and righteous man named Joseph, a member of the Sanhedrin,", "comment": "\u24d9 Mt 27:57-61; Mk 15:42-47; Jn 19:38-42"}, {"pk": 4053791, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 23, "verse": 51, "text": "who had not agreed with their plan \u24da and action. He was from Arimathea, a Judean town, and was looking forward to the kingdom of God. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Lk 2:25,38
\u24da Ac 2:23"}, {"pk": 4053792, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 23, "verse": 52, "text": "He approached Pilate and asked for Jesus\u2019s body."}, {"pk": 4053793, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 23, "verse": 53, "text": "Taking it down, he wrapped it in fine linen and placed it in a tomb cut into the rock, where no one had ever been placed. [19] \u24dc", "comment": "[19] Or interred, or laid
\u24dc Is 53:9; Mk 11:2"}, {"pk": 4053794, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 23, "verse": 54, "text": "It was the preparation day, and the Sabbath was about to begin. [20]", "comment": "[20] Lit was dawning"}, {"pk": 4053795, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 23, "verse": 55, "text": "The women \u24dd who had come with him from Galilee followed along and observed the tomb and how his body was placed.", "comment": "\u24dd Lk 1:42"}, {"pk": 4053796, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 23, "verse": 56, "text": "Then they returned and prepared spices and perfumes. \u24d0 And they rested on the Sabbath according to the commandment. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Ex 20:10; Dt 5:14
\u24d0 Mk 16:1; Lk 24:1"}, {"pk": 4053797, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 24, "verse": 1, "text": "On \u24d2 the first day of the week, \u24d3 very early in the morning, they [1] came to the tomb, bringing the spices they had prepared.", "comment": "\u24d3 Ac 20:7; 1Co 16:2
\u24d2 Mt 28:1-10; Mk 16:1-11; Jn 20:1-18
[1] Other mss add and other women with them"}, {"pk": 4053798, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 24, "verse": 2, "text": "They found the stone rolled away from the tomb."}, {"pk": 4053799, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 24, "verse": 3, "text": "They went in but did not find the body \u24d4 of the Lord Jesus. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Lk 7:13; Ac 1:21
\u24d4 Lk 12:4"}, {"pk": 4053800, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 24, "verse": 4, "text": "While they were perplexed about this, suddenly two men stood by them in dazzling \u24d6 clothes.", "comment": "\u24d6 Lk 2:9; 17:24; Ac 12:7"}, {"pk": 4053801, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 24, "verse": 5, "text": "So the women were terrified and bowed down to the ground. \u201cWhy are you looking for the living among the dead?\u201d asked the men."}, {"pk": 4053802, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 24, "verse": 6, "text": "\u201cHe is not here, but he has risen! \u24d7 Remember how he spoke to you when he was still in Galilee, \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d7 Mt 26:32; Mk 5:41; 9:27; Jn 2:19; 1Co 15:4
\u24d8 Mt 17:22-23; Mk 9:30-31; Lk 9:22,44"}, {"pk": 4053803, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 24, "verse": 7, "text": "saying, \u2018It is necessary that the Son of Man be betrayed \u24d9 into the hands of sinful men, be crucified, and rise \u24da on the third day\u2019?\u201d", "comment": "\u24da Mt 17:9,23; Mk 8:31; 9:31; 10:34; Lk 18:33; 24:46
\u24d9 Lk 9:22,31,44; 18:32-33; 23:21"}, {"pk": 4053804, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 24, "verse": 8, "text": "And they remembered his words."}, {"pk": 4053805, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 24, "verse": 9, "text": "Returning from the tomb, they reported all these things to the Eleven \u24db and to all the rest.", "comment": "\u24db Ac 1:15-26; 2:14"}, {"pk": 4053806, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 24, "verse": 10, "text": "Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, \u24dc and the other women with them were telling the apostles \u24dd these things.", "comment": "\u24dd Lk 6:13
\u24dc Mk 15:40; 16:1; Lk 8:2-3"}, {"pk": 4053807, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 24, "verse": 11, "text": "But these words seemed like nonsense to them, and they did not believe \u24d0 the women.", "comment": "\u24d0 Mt 28:17; Lk 24:41; Jn 20:25,27"}, {"pk": 4053808, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 24, "verse": 12, "text": "Peter, \u24d1 however, got up and ran to the tomb. When he stooped to look in, he saw only the linen cloths. [2] \u24d2 So he went away, amazed \u24d3 at what had happened.", "comment": "\u24d2 Lk 23:53
\u24d1 Lk 6:14; Ac 10:32
[2] Other mss add lying there
\u24d3 Lk 1:21,63; 2:18,33; 4:22; Ac 2:7; 3:12"}, {"pk": 4053809, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 24, "verse": 13, "text": "Now \u24d4 that same day two of them were on their way to a village called Emmaus, which was about seven miles [3] \u24d5 from Jerusalem. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Mt 23:37; Ac 8:1
\u24d4 Mk 16:12-13
[3] Lit about sixty stadia; one stadion = 600 feet
\u24d5 Rv 21:16"}, {"pk": 4053810, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 24, "verse": 14, "text": "Together they were discussing everything that had taken place."}, {"pk": 4053811, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 24, "verse": 15, "text": "And while they were discussing and arguing, Jesus himself came near and began to walk along with them."}, {"pk": 4053812, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 24, "verse": 16, "text": "But they [4] were prevented from recognizing him. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Lk 9:45; 18:34; Jn 20:14-15; 21:4
[4] Lit their eyes"}, {"pk": 4053813, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 24, "verse": 17, "text": "Then he asked them, \u201cWhat is this dispute that you\u2019re having [5]with each other as you are walking?\u201d And they stopped walking and looked discouraged.", "comment": "[5] Lit \u201cWhat are these words that you are exchanging"}, {"pk": 4053814, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 24, "verse": 18, "text": "The one named Cleopas answered him, \u201cAre you the only visitor in Jerusalem who doesn\u2019t know the things that happened there in these days?\u201d \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Ac 26:26"}, {"pk": 4053815, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 24, "verse": 19, "text": " \u201cWhat things?\u201d he asked them. So they said to him, \u201cThe things concerning Jesus of Nazareth, \u24d9 who was a prophet \u24da powerful in action and speech \u24db before God and all the people, \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Lk 18:43
\u24d9 Lk 4:34; 18:37; Ac 2:22
\u24da Dt 18:15; Lk 4:24
\u24db Lk 4:14; Ac 1:1; 2:22"}, {"pk": 4053816, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 24, "verse": 20, "text": "and how our chief priests and leaders \u24dd handed him over to be sentenced to death, \u24d0 and they crucified him. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d0 Lk 9:44; 18:32; Ac 3:13; 13:27-28
\u24dd Lk 23:13
\u24d1 Lk 23:21,25; Ac 5:30"}, {"pk": 4053817, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 24, "verse": 21, "text": "But we were hoping that he was the one who was about to redeem \u24d2 Israel. Besides all this, it\u2019s the third day \u24d3 since these things happened.", "comment": "\u24d3 Lk 9:22; 13:32; 18:33
\u24d2 Lk 22:20; Ac 1:6"}, {"pk": 4053818, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 24, "verse": 22, "text": "Moreover, some women from our group astounded us. They arrived early at the tomb,"}, {"pk": 4053819, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 24, "verse": 23, "text": "and when they didn\u2019t find his body, they came and reported that they had seen a vision of angels who said he was alive."}, {"pk": 4053820, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 24, "verse": 24, "text": "Some of those who were with us went to the tomb and found it just as the women had said, but they didn\u2019t see him.\u201d \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Lk 24:12; Jn 20:2-10"}, {"pk": 4053821, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 24, "verse": 25, "text": "He said to them, \u201cHow foolish and slow [6]you are to believe all that the prophets have spoken! \u24d5", "comment": "[6] Lit slow of heart
\u24d5 Lk 16:31; 18:31; Ac 26:27; 2Pt 1:21"}, {"pk": 4053822, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 24, "verse": 26, "text": "Wasn\u2019t it necessary for the Messiah to suffer \u24d6these things and enter into his glory?\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 Lk 24:44-48; 1Co 15:3-5
\u24d7 Lk 9:26,32; 21:27; 22:69; Ac 2:33; 7:55; 22:11"}, {"pk": 4053823, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 24, "verse": 27, "text": "Then beginning with Moses \u24d8 and all the Prophets, \u24d9 he interpreted for them the things concerning himself in all the Scriptures. \u24da", "comment": "\u24d9 2Sm 7:12-16; Is 7:14; 9:6; 52:13\u201453:12; Jr 23:5-6; Dn 7:13-14; Mc 5:2; Zch 9:9; 12:10
\u24d8 Gn 3:15; 12:3; 22:18; Nm 21:9; 24:17
\u24da Lk 16:16"}, {"pk": 4053824, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 24, "verse": 28, "text": "They came near the village where they were going, and he gave the impression that he was going farther. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Mk 6:48"}, {"pk": 4053825, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 24, "verse": 29, "text": "But they urged him, \u201cStay with us, because it\u2019s almost evening, and now the day is almost over.\u201d So he went in to stay with them."}, {"pk": 4053826, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 24, "verse": 30, "text": "It was as he reclined at the table with them that he took the bread, blessed and broke \u24dc it, and gave it to them.", "comment": "\u24dc Lk 9:16; 22:19"}, {"pk": 4053827, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 24, "verse": 31, "text": "Then their eyes were opened, \u24dd and they recognized him, but he disappeared from their sight. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd 2Kg 6:17; Lk 24:16
\u24d0 Jn 20:19,26"}, {"pk": 4053828, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 24, "verse": 32, "text": "They said to each other, \u201cWeren\u2019t our hearts burning within us while he was talking with us on the road and explaining the Scriptures \u24d1 to us?\u201d", "comment": "\u24d1 Ac 17:3; 1Co 15:3-8"}, {"pk": 4053829, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 24, "verse": 33, "text": "That very hour they got up and returned to Jerusalem. They found the Eleven \u24d2 and those with them gathered together,", "comment": "\u24d2 Lk 24:9"}, {"pk": 4053830, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 24, "verse": 34, "text": "who said, \u201cThe Lord has truly been raised and has appeared to Simon!\u201d \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Lk 22:32; 1Co 15:4-5"}, {"pk": 4053831, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 24, "verse": 35, "text": "Then they began to describe what had happened on the road and how he was made known to them in the breaking of the bread. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Ac 2:42"}, {"pk": 4053832, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 24, "verse": 36, "text": "As \u24d5 they were saying these things, he himself stood in their midst. He said to them, \u201cPeace \u24d6to you!\u201d", "comment": "\u24d5 Jn 20:19-20
\u24d6 Lk 2:14; 7:50; 8:48; 10:5; 19:38; Ac 10:36"}, {"pk": 4053833, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 24, "verse": 37, "text": "But they were startled and terrified \u24d7 and thought they were seeing a ghost. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d7 Lk 24:5; Ac 10:4; 24:25
\u24d8 Mt 14:26"}, {"pk": 4053834, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 24, "verse": 38, "text": "\u201cWhy are you troubled?\u201d \u24d9 he asked them. \u201cAnd why do doubts arise in your hearts?", "comment": "\u24d9 Jn 14:1,27"}, {"pk": 4053835, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 24, "verse": 39, "text": "Look at my hands and my feet, that it is I myself! \u24daTouch me and see, \u24dbbecause a ghost does not have flesh and bones as you can see I have.\u201d", "comment": "\u24da Jn 20:25,27
\u24db Mt 28:9; Ac 2:31; 17:18,31-32; 23:6-10; 24:15,21"}, {"pk": 4053836, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 24, "verse": 40, "text": "Having said this, he showed them his hands and feet."}, {"pk": 4053837, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 24, "verse": 41, "text": "But while they still were amazed and in disbelief because of their joy, he asked them, \u201cDo you have anything here to eat?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4053838, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 24, "verse": 42, "text": "So they gave him a piece of a broiled fish, [7]", "comment": "[7] Other mss add and some honeycomb"}, {"pk": 4053839, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 24, "verse": 43, "text": "and he took it and ate in their presence."}, {"pk": 4053840, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 24, "verse": 44, "text": "He told them, \u201cThese are my words \u24dc that I spoke to you while I was still with you\u2009\u2014\u2009that everything written about me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets, \u24dd and the Psalms \u24d0 must be fulfilled.\u201d", "comment": "\u24dd Ac 13:15; 28:23
\u24dc Lk 9:22,44; 17:25; 18:31-33; 22:37
\u24d0 Ps 2:6-9; 16:10; 22:1-18; 34:20; 41:9; 69:1-9,20-21,26; 110:1-7; 118:22-26"}, {"pk": 4053841, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 24, "verse": 45, "text": "Then he opened their minds \u24d1 to understand \u24d2 the Scriptures.", "comment": "\u24d2 Lk 9:45; 18:34
\u24d1 Lk 24:27,31"}, {"pk": 4053842, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 24, "verse": 46, "text": "He also said to them, \u201cThis is what is written: [8]The Messiah would suffer and rise from the dead the third day, \u24d3", "comment": "[8] Other mss add and thus it was necessary that
\u24d3 Ps 16:10; Lk 9:22,44; 17:25; 18:32; Ac 8:26-40; 1Co 15:3-4"}, {"pk": 4053843, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 24, "verse": 47, "text": "and repentance for [9] forgiveness of sins \u24d4would be proclaimed in his name to all the nations, \u24d5beginning at Jerusalem. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d4 Hs 14:2; Lk 3:3; Ac 2:38; 5:31; 8:22
\u24d6 Ac 1:4-8
\u24d5 Gn 12:3; Ps 22:27; Is 2:2; 49:6; Hs 2:23; Mal 1:11; Mt 28:19-20; Mk 16:15
[9] Many mss read repentance and"}, {"pk": 4053844, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 24, "verse": 48, "text": "You are witnesses \u24d7of these things.", "comment": "\u24d7 Ac 4:20,33"}, {"pk": 4053845, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 24, "verse": 49, "text": "And look, I am sending you [10]what my Father promised. \u24d8As for you, stay in the city [11]until you are empowered [12] \u24d9from on high.\u201d", "comment": "[10] Lit upon you
\u24d8 Is 32:15; Jl 2:28-32; Jn 14:26; Ac 2:16-21; Eph 1:13
[11] Other mss add of Jerusalem
[12] Lit clothed with power
\u24d9 Ac 4:33; Rm 15:13"}, {"pk": 4053846, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 24, "verse": 50, "text": "Then he led them out to the vicinity of Bethany, \u24da and lifting up his hands \u24db he blessed them.", "comment": "\u24da Lk 19:29; Ac 1:12
\u24db Lv 9:22; 1Tm 2:8"}, {"pk": 4053847, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 24, "verse": 51, "text": "And while he was blessing them, he left them and was carried up into heaven. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Mk 16:19; Jn 20:17; Ac 1:9-11"}, {"pk": 4053848, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 24, "verse": 52, "text": "After worshiping him, \u24dd they returned to Jerusalem with great joy. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd Mt 28:17
\u24d0 Lk 2:10"}, {"pk": 4053849, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 42, "chapter": 24, "verse": 53, "text": "And they were continually in the temple praising God. [13] \u24d1", "comment": "[13] Other mss read praising and blessing God. Amen.
\u24d1 Ac 2:46; 3:1; 5:42"}, {"pk": 4053850, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 1, "verse": 1, "text": "In the beginning \u24d2 was the Word, \u24d3 and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d2 Gn 1:1; Col 1:18
\u24d4 Jn 20:28; Php 2:6
\u24d3 Jn 1:14; 1Jn 1:1; Rv 19:13"}, {"pk": 4053851, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 1, "verse": 2, "text": "He was with God in the beginning. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Jn 8:38; 17:5; Ac 26:4"}, {"pk": 4053852, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 1, "verse": 3, "text": "All things were created \u24d6 through him, \u24d7 and apart from him not one thing was created that has been created.", "comment": "\u24d6 Col 1:16; Heb 1:2
\u24d7 Rm 11:36
[1] Other punctuation is possible:...\u2009 not one thing was created. What was created in him was life"}, {"pk": 4053853, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 1, "verse": 4, "text": "In him was life, [1] \u24d8 and that life was the light \u24d9 of men.", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 36:9; Jn 12:46
\u24d8 1Jn 2:5"}, {"pk": 4053854, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 1, "verse": 5, "text": "That light shines \u24da in the darkness, and yet the darkness did not overcome [2] it. \u24db", "comment": "\u24da 1Jn 2:8
[2] Or grasp, or comprehend, or overtake; Jn 12:35
\u24db Php 3:12"}, {"pk": 4053855, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 1, "verse": 6, "text": "There was a man sent from God whose name was John. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Mk 1:4"}, {"pk": 4053856, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 1, "verse": 7, "text": "He came as a witness to testify about the light, so that all might believe through him. [3]", "comment": "[3] Or it (the light)"}, {"pk": 4053857, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 1, "verse": 8, "text": "He was not the light, but he came to testify \u24dd about the light.", "comment": "\u24dd Jn 15:26"}, {"pk": 4053858, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 1, "verse": 9, "text": "The true light \u24d0 that gives light to everyone, was coming into the world. [4] \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Jn 18:37; 1Jn 2:8
[4] Or The true light who comes into the world gives light to everyone, or The true light enlightens everyone coming into the world.
\u24d0 Jn 12:46"}, {"pk": 4053859, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 1, "verse": 10, "text": "He was in the world, and the world was created \u24d2 through him, and yet the world did not recognize him.", "comment": "\u24d2 Jn 1:3"}, {"pk": 4053860, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 1, "verse": 11, "text": "He came to his own, and his own people did not receive him."}, {"pk": 4053861, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 1, "verse": 12, "text": "But to all who did receive \u24d3 him, \u24d4 he gave them the right \u24d5 to be [5] children \u24d6 of God, \u24d7 to those who believe \u24d8 in his name, \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d4 Jn 5:43
\u24d3 2Jn 10
\u24d8 Jn 3:16
\u24d9 Jn 10:25; 1Jn 3:23
\u24d7 Mt 5:9; Jn 11:52; Rm 8:16; 1Jn 3:1
\u24d6 Lk 1:7
[5] Or become
\u24d5 Mk 1:22; Ac 9:14"}, {"pk": 4053862, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 1, "verse": 13, "text": "who were born, \u24da not of natural descent, [6] or of the will \u24db of the flesh, \u24dc or of the will of man, [7] but of God. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd 1Pt 1:3; 1Jn 2:29
[7] Or not of human lineage, or of human capacity, or of human volition
\u24dc Php 3:3
\u24db 1Co 7:37; 16:12; Eph 2:3; 2Tm 2:26; 2Pt 1:21
[6] Lit blood
\u24da 1Pt 1:3"}, {"pk": 4053863, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 1, "verse": 14, "text": "The Word \u24d0 became flesh \u24d1 and dwelt [8] among us. We observed his glory, \u24d2 the glory as the one and only \u24d3 Son [9] from the Father, full of grace and truth.", "comment": "[9] Son is implied from the reference to the Father and from Gk usage.
\u24d0 Jn 1:1
\u24d1 Php 2:7; 1Jn 4:2; 5:20
[8] Or and dwelt in a tent; lit and tabernacled
\u24d2 Mk 10:37; Jn 17:24
\u24d3 Heb 11:17; 1Jn 4:9"}, {"pk": 4053864, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 1, "verse": 15, "text": "(John testified concerning him and exclaimed, \u201cThis was the one of whom I said, \u2018The one coming after me \u24d4 ranks ahead of me, \u24d5 because he existed before me.\u2019\u201d) \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d4 Mt 3:11; Mk 1:7; Jn 1:27,30
\u24d6 Jn 3:13; 8:58; 10:30; 14:7-9,23; Php 2:6
\u24d5 Col 1:19"}, {"pk": 4053865, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 1, "verse": 16, "text": "Indeed, we have all received grace \u24d7 upon [10] grace from his fullness,", "comment": "\u24d7 Ac 15:11; 2Pt 3:18
[10] Or in place of"}, {"pk": 4053866, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 1, "verse": 17, "text": "for the law was given through Moses; \u24d8 grace and truth \u24d9 came through Jesus Christ.", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 77:20; Mt 8:4; Heb 3:2
\u24d9 Ps 119:142; Jn 14:6; 2Th 2:10"}, {"pk": 4053867, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 1, "verse": 18, "text": "No one has ever seen God. The one and only \u24da Son, who is himself God and [11] is at the Father\u2019s \u24db side\u2009\u2014he has revealed him. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24da 1Jn 4:9
[11] Other mss read The one and only Son, who
\u24db Mt 5:16; 11:27; Jn 8:42
\u24dc Mt 11:27; Lk 10:22; 1Jn 2:24"}, {"pk": 4053868, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 1, "verse": 19, "text": "This was John\u2019s testimony when the Jews from Jerusalem \u24dd sent priests \u24d0 and Levites \u24d1 to ask him, \u201cWho are you?\u201d", "comment": "\u24dd Mt 23:37
\u24d0 Ac 4:1
\u24d1 Ex 6:19; Lk 10:32"}, {"pk": 4053869, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 1, "verse": 20, "text": "He didn\u2019t deny it but confessed: \u201cI am not the Messiah.\u201d \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Mt 1:17; Eph 5:2"}, {"pk": 4053870, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 1, "verse": 21, "text": "\u201cWhat then?\u201d they asked him. \u201cAre you Elijah?\u201d \u24d3 \u201cI am not,\u201d he said. \u201cAre you the Prophet?\u201d \u24d4 \u201cNo,\u201d he answered.", "comment": "\u24d4 Dt 18:15; Mt 2:23
\u24d3 Mal 4:5; Mt 11:14; 17:10-13; Mk 8:28; Lk 1:17"}, {"pk": 4053871, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 1, "verse": 22, "text": "\u201cWho are you, then?\u201d they asked. \u201cWe need to give an answer to those who sent us. What can you tell us about yourself?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4053872, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 1, "verse": 23, "text": "He said, \u201cI am a voice of one crying out in the wilderness: Make straight the way of the Lord [12] \u24d5 \u2009\u2014\u2009just as Isaiah \u24d6 the prophet said.\u201d", "comment": "[12] Is 40:3
\u24d5 Is 40:3
\u24d6 Mt 3:3; 4:14; 12:17"}, {"pk": 4053873, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 1, "verse": 24, "text": "Now they had been sent from the Pharisees. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Mk 7:3"}, {"pk": 4053874, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 1, "verse": 25, "text": "So they asked him, \u201cWhy then do you baptize if you aren\u2019t the Messiah, or Elijah, or the Prophet?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4053875, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 1, "verse": 26, "text": "\u201cI baptize with [13] water,\u201d \u24d8 John answered them. \u201cSomeone stands among you, but you don\u2019t know him.", "comment": "[13] Or in, also in vv. 31,33
\u24d8 Mk 1:8"}, {"pk": 4053876, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 1, "verse": 27, "text": "He is the one coming after me, [14] \u24d9 whose sandal strap I\u2019m not worthy to untie.\u201d", "comment": "[14] Other mss add who came before me
\u24d9 Jn 1:15"}, {"pk": 4053877, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 1, "verse": 28, "text": "All this happened in Bethany [15] across the Jordan, \u24da where John was baptizing.", "comment": "\u24da Mk 10:1; Lk 3:3
[15] Other mss read in Bethabara"}, {"pk": 4053878, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 1, "verse": 29, "text": "The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, \u201cHere is the Lamb of God, \u24db who takes away the sin \u24dc of the world!", "comment": "\u24dc Jn 15:22; 1Jn 3:5
\u24db Is 53:7; Ac 8:32; 1Pt 1:19; Rv 5:6"}, {"pk": 4053879, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 1, "verse": 30, "text": "This is the one I told you about: \u2018After me comes a man who ranks ahead of me, because he existed before me.\u2019"}, {"pk": 4053880, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 1, "verse": 31, "text": "I didn\u2019t know him, \u24dd but I came baptizing with water so he might be revealed \u24d0 to Israel.\u201d", "comment": "\u24dd Jn 7:28
\u24d0 2Co 4:11; 1Jn 1:2"}, {"pk": 4053881, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 1, "verse": 32, "text": "And John testified, \u201cI saw the Spirit \u24d1 descending from heaven like a dove, and he rested on him. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Jms 4:5
\u24d1 Ps 51:11; Jn 1:33; Ac 2:4; Rm 8:9; Gl 5:25; Ti 3:5; 1Jn 5:8; Rv 3:22"}, {"pk": 4053882, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 1, "verse": 33, "text": "I didn\u2019t know him, but he who sent me to baptize with water told me, \u2018The one you see the Spirit descending and resting on\u2009\u2014\u2009he is the one who baptizes with the Holy Spirit.\u2019 \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Mt 3:11; Mk 1:8; Lk 3:16; Ac 11:16"}, {"pk": 4053883, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 1, "verse": 34, "text": "I have seen and testified that this is the Son of God.\u201d [16] \u24d4", "comment": "[16] Other mss readis the Chosen One of God
\u24d4 Mt 3:17; 4:3; Jn 1:49; 5:19; Heb 1:2"}, {"pk": 4053884, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 1, "verse": 35, "text": "The next day, John was standing with two of his disciples."}, {"pk": 4053885, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 1, "verse": 36, "text": "When he saw Jesus passing by, he said, \u201cLook, the Lamb of God!\u201d"}, {"pk": 4053886, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 1, "verse": 37, "text": "The two disciples heard him say this and followed Jesus."}, {"pk": 4053887, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 1, "verse": 38, "text": "When Jesus turned and noticed them following him, he asked them, \u201cWhat are you looking for?\u201d They said to him, \u201cRabbi\u201d \u24d5 (which means \u201cTeacher\u201d), \u201cwhere are you staying?\u201d", "comment": "\u24d5 Jn 11:8"}, {"pk": 4053888, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 1, "verse": 39, "text": " \u201cCome and you\u2019ll see,\u201d he replied. So they went and saw where he was staying, and they stayed with him that day. It was about four in the afternoon. [17]", "comment": "[17] Lit about the tenth hour"}, {"pk": 4053889, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 1, "verse": 40, "text": "Andrew, \u24d6 Simon Peter\u2019s brother, was one of the two who heard John and followed him.", "comment": "\u24d6 Mt 4:18-22; Mk 1:16-20; Lk 5:2-11"}, {"pk": 4053890, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 1, "verse": 41, "text": "He first found his own brother Simon and told him, \u201cWe have found the Messiah\u201d [18] \u24d7 (which is translated \u201cthe Christ\u201d), \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d7 Mt 1:17
[18] Both Hb Messiah and Gk Christos mean \u201canointed one\u201d
\u24d8 Ex 29:29"}, {"pk": 4053891, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 1, "verse": 42, "text": "and he brought Simon to Jesus. When Jesus saw him, he said, \u201cYou are Simon, son of John. [19]You will be called Cephas\u201d \u24d9 (which is translated \u201cPeter\u201d [20]).", "comment": "[19] Other mss read \u201cSimon, son of Jonah
\u24d9 1Co 1:12; 3:22; 9:5; 15:5; Gl 1:18; 2:9,11,14
[20] Both Aramaic Cephas and Gk Petros mean \u201crock\u201d"}, {"pk": 4053892, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 1, "verse": 43, "text": "The next day Jesus [21] decided to leave for Galilee. He found Philip \u24da and told him, \u201cFollow me.\u201d", "comment": "[21] Lit he
\u24da Mk 3:18"}, {"pk": 4053893, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 1, "verse": 44, "text": "Now Philip was from Bethsaida, \u24db the hometown of Andrew and Peter.", "comment": "\u24db Jn 12:21"}, {"pk": 4053894, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 1, "verse": 45, "text": "Philip found Nathanael \u24dc and told him, \u201cWe have found the one Moses wrote about in the law (and so did the prophets \u24dd): Jesus the son of Joseph, \u24d0 from Nazareth.\u201d \u24d1", "comment": "\u24dd Mt 2:23; Ac 7:52; Rm 3:21
\u24d1 Mk 1:9
\u24d0 Mt 1:16; Lk 1:27; 2:4,16,33; 3:23; Jn 6:42
\u24dc Jn 1:46-49; 21:2"}, {"pk": 4053895, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 1, "verse": 46, "text": "\u201cCan anything good \u24d2 come out of Nazareth?\u201d Nathanael asked him. \u201cCome and see,\u201d Philip answered.", "comment": "\u24d2 Gn 1:31"}, {"pk": 4053896, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 1, "verse": 47, "text": "Then Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward him and said about him, \u201cHere truly is an Israelite \u24d3 in whom there is no deceit.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d3 2Co 11:22"}, {"pk": 4053897, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 1, "verse": 48, "text": "\u201cHow do you know me?\u201d Nathanael asked. \u201cBefore Philip called you, when you were under the fig tree, I saw you,\u201d Jesus answered."}, {"pk": 4053898, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 1, "verse": 49, "text": "\u201cRabbi,\u201d \u24d4 Nathanael replied, \u201cYou are the Son \u24d5 of God; you are the King of Israel!\u201d \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d4 Jn 11:8
\u24d5 Jn 5:19
\u24d6 Mt 27:42; Mk 15:32; Jn 12:13"}, {"pk": 4053899, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 1, "verse": 50, "text": "Jesus responded to him, \u201cDo you believe because I told you I saw you under the fig tree? You will see greater things than this.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4053900, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 1, "verse": 51, "text": "Then he said, \u201cTruly I tell you, you will see heaven opened and the angels of God \u24d7 ascending and descending \u24d8 on the Son of Man.\u201d \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d7 Lk 12:8-9; 15:10; Ac 10:3
\u24d8 Gn 28:12
\u24d9 Mk 2:10"}, {"pk": 4053901, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 2, "verse": 1, "text": "On the third day a wedding took place in Cana \u24da of Galilee. \u24db Jesus\u2019s mother \u24dc was there, and", "comment": "\u24db Mt 17:22
\u24da Jn 2:11; 4:46; 21:2
\u24dc Mt 1:16"}, {"pk": 4053902, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 2, "verse": 2, "text": "Jesus and his disciples were invited to the wedding as well."}, {"pk": 4053903, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 2, "verse": 3, "text": "When the wine ran out, Jesus\u2019s mother told him, \u201cThey don\u2019t have any wine.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4053904, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 2, "verse": 4, "text": " \u201cWhat does that have to do with you and me, [1] \u24dd woman?\u201d \u24d0 Jesus asked. \u201cMy hour has not yet come.\u201d", "comment": "\u24dd 2Sm 16:10; 19:22
[1] Or \u201cYou and I see things differently; lit \u201cWhat to me and to you; Mt 8:29; Mk 1:24; 5:7; Lk 8:28
\u24d0 Jn 19:26"}, {"pk": 4053905, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 2, "verse": 5, "text": "\u201cDo whatever he tells you,\u201d his mother told the servants."}, {"pk": 4053906, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 2, "verse": 6, "text": "Now six stone water jars had been set there for Jewish purification. \u24d1 Each contained twenty or thirty gallons. [2]", "comment": "[2] Lit two or three measures
\u24d1 Lv 13\u201414; Heb 1:3"}, {"pk": 4053907, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 2, "verse": 7, "text": " \u201cFill the jars with water,\u201d Jesus told them. So they filled them to the brim."}, {"pk": 4053908, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 2, "verse": 8, "text": "Then he said to them, \u201cNow draw some out and take it to the headwaiter.\u201d [3] And they did.", "comment": "[3] Lit ruler of the table \u2009"}, {"pk": 4053909, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 2, "verse": 9, "text": "When the headwaiter tasted the water (after it had become wine), he did not know where it came from\u2009\u2014\u2009though the servants who had drawn the water knew. He called the groom"}, {"pk": 4053910, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 2, "verse": 10, "text": "and told him, \u201cEveryone sets out the fine wine first, then, after people are drunk, the inferior. But you have kept the fine wine until now.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4053911, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 2, "verse": 11, "text": "Jesus did this, the first of his signs, in Cana \u24d2 of Galilee. \u24d3 He revealed \u24d4 his glory, \u24d5 and his disciples believed in him.", "comment": "\u24d5 Mk 10:37; Jn 17:24
\u24d2 Jn 2:1; 21:2
\u24d3 Mt 17:22
\u24d4 2Co 4:11; 1Jn 1:2"}, {"pk": 4053912, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 2, "verse": 12, "text": "After this, he went down to Capernaum, \u24d6 together with his mother, his brothers, \u24d7 and his disciples, and they stayed there only a few days.", "comment": "\u24d6 Lk 10:15
\u24d7 Mt 12:46-50; Mk 3:31-35; 6:3; Lk 8:19-21; Ac 1:14"}, {"pk": 4053913, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 2, "verse": 13, "text": "The Jewish Passover \u24d8 was near, and so Jesus went up to Jerusalem. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Mt 23:37
\u24d8 Ex 12:11"}, {"pk": 4053914, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 2, "verse": 14, "text": "In the temple \u24da he found people selling oxen, sheep, and doves, and he also found the money changers sitting there.", "comment": "\u24da Mt 21:12-13; Mk 11:15-17; Lk 19:45-46"}, {"pk": 4053915, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 2, "verse": 15, "text": "After making a whip out of cords, \u24db he drove everyone out of the temple with their sheep \u24dc and oxen. He also poured out the money changers\u2019 coins and overturned the tables.", "comment": "\u24db Ac 27:32
\u24dc Mt 7:15"}, {"pk": 4053916, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 2, "verse": 16, "text": "He told those who were selling doves, \u201cGet these things out of here! Stop turning my Father\u2019s \u24ddhouse \u24d0into a marketplace!\u201d [4] \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d0 Lk 11:51; Jn 2:17
[4] Lit a house of business
\u24d1 Jr 7:11; Zch 14:21; Mal 3:1-3
\u24dd Mt 5:16; 11:27; Jn 8:42"}, {"pk": 4053917, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 2, "verse": 17, "text": "And his disciples remembered that it is written: Zeal \u24d2 for your house will consume \u24d3 me. [5] \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d2 Nm 25:13
\u24d4 Ps 69:9
[5] Ps 69:9
\u24d3 Gl 5:15"}, {"pk": 4053918, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 2, "verse": 18, "text": "So the Jews replied to him, \u201cWhat sign will you show us for doing these things?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4053919, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 2, "verse": 19, "text": "Jesus answered, \u201cDestroy this temple, [6] \u24d5and I will raise it up in three days.\u201d \u24d6", "comment": "[6] Or sanctuary, also in vv. 20,21
\u24d6 Lk 9:22
\u24d5 Lk 1:21"}, {"pk": 4053920, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 2, "verse": 20, "text": "Therefore the Jews said, \u201cThis temple took forty-six years to build, [7] and will you raise it up in three days?\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Mk 15:29
[7] Or was built forty-six years ago"}, {"pk": 4053921, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 2, "verse": 21, "text": "But he was speaking about the temple of his body. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Mt 26:26; 27:52,58; Mk 14:22; 15:43; Lk 12:4; 22:19; 23:52,55; Jn 19:31,38,40; 20:12; 1Co 10:16; 11:23-26; Heb 10:5,10; 1Pt 2:24"}, {"pk": 4053922, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 2, "verse": 22, "text": "So when he was raised from the dead, \u24d9 his disciples remembered that he had said this, \u24da and they believed the Scripture \u24db and the statement Jesus had made.", "comment": "\u24da Jn 14:26
\u24d9 Mt 17:9; Rv 20:12
\u24db Mt 26:54; 2Pt 1:20"}, {"pk": 4053923, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 2, "verse": 23, "text": "While he was in Jerusalem \u24dc during the Passover Festival, \u24dd many believed in his name \u24d0 when they saw the signs he was doing.", "comment": "\u24d0 Jn 10:25; 1Jn 3:23
\u24dd Jn 5:1
\u24dc Mt 23:37"}, {"pk": 4053924, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 2, "verse": 24, "text": "Jesus, however, would not entrust himself to them, since he knew them all"}, {"pk": 4053925, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 2, "verse": 25, "text": "and because he did not need anyone to testify about man; for he himself knew what was in man. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Jr 17:10"}, {"pk": 4053926, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 3, "verse": 1, "text": "There was a man from the Pharisees \u24d2 named Nicodemus, \u24d3 a ruler \u24d4 of the Jews.", "comment": "\u24d4 Lk 8:41; 12:58
\u24d2 Mk 7:3
\u24d3 Jn 3:4,9; 7:50; 19:39"}, {"pk": 4053927, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 3, "verse": 2, "text": "This man came to him at night and said, \u201cRabbi, \u24d5 we know that you are a teacher \u24d6 who has come from God, \u24d7 for no one could perform these signs you do unless God were with him.\u201d \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d7 Mk 1:45
\u24d5 Jn 11:8
\u24d8 Ex 3:12; Jn 15:24; Ac 10:38; Rv 21:3
\u24d6 Mk 4:38; Eph 4:11"}, {"pk": 4053928, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 3, "verse": 3, "text": "Jesus replied, \u201cTruly I tell you, unless someone is born again, [1] \u24d9he cannot see the kingdom of God.\u201d \u24da", "comment": "\u24d9 1Pt 1:3; 1Jn 2:29
\u24da Mk 1:15; 9:1
[1] Or from above, also in v. 7"}, {"pk": 4053929, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 3, "verse": 4, "text": "\u201cHow can anyone be born when he is old?\u201d Nicodemus asked him. \u201cCan he enter his mother\u2019s womb a second time and be born?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4053930, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 3, "verse": 5, "text": "Jesus answered, \u201cTruly I tell you, unless someone is born \u24dbof water and the Spirit, \u24dche cannot enter the kingdom of God.", "comment": "\u24dc Ezk 36:25-27; Ac 22:16; Ti 3:5
\u24db Mk 9:43"}, {"pk": 4053931, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 3, "verse": 6, "text": "Whatever is born of the flesh \u24ddis flesh, and whatever is born of the Spirit \u24d0is spirit.", "comment": "\u24d0 Jn 1:33
\u24dd Php 3:3"}, {"pk": 4053932, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 3, "verse": 7, "text": "Do not be amazed that I told you that you must be born \u24d1again.", "comment": "\u24d1 1Pt 1:3"}, {"pk": 4053933, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 3, "verse": 8, "text": "The wind blows where it pleases, and you hear its sound, but you don\u2019t know where it comes from or where it is going. \u24d2So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.\u201d \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d2 Jn 8:14
\u24d3 1Co 2:13-16"}, {"pk": 4053934, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 3, "verse": 9, "text": "\u201cHow can these things be?\u201d asked Nicodemus."}, {"pk": 4053935, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 3, "verse": 10, "text": " \u201cAre you a teacher [2] of Israel and don\u2019t know these things?\u201d Jesus replied.", "comment": "[2] Or the teacher"}, {"pk": 4053936, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 3, "verse": 11, "text": "\u201cTruly I tell you, \u24d4we speak what we know and we testify to what we have seen, but you do not accept our testimony.", "comment": "\u24d4 Jn 1:51; Rv 22:21"}, {"pk": 4053937, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 3, "verse": 12, "text": "If I have told you about earthly things and you don\u2019t believe, how will you believe if I tell you about heavenly things?"}, {"pk": 4053938, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 3, "verse": 13, "text": "No one has ascended \u24d5into heaven \u24d6except the one who descended from heaven \u24d7\u2014\u2009the Son of Man. [3] \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d5 Jn 20:17
\u24d8 Mk 2:10
[3] Other mss add who is in heaven
\u24d7 Jn 6:38; 8:23
\u24d6 Dt 30:12; Jn 6:62; Ac 2:34; Rm 10:6; 1Co 15:47; Eph 4:8-10; Rv 11:12"}, {"pk": 4053939, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 3, "verse": 14, "text": " \u201cJust as Moses \u24d9 lifted up the snake in the wilderness, \u24da so the Son of Man must be lifted up,", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 77:20; Mt 8:4; Heb 3:2
\u24da Nm 21:4-9"}, {"pk": 4053940, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 3, "verse": 15, "text": "so that everyone who believes in him may [4]have eternal life. \u24db", "comment": "[4] Other mss add not perish, but
\u24db Mk 10:17; Jn 12:25; Ac 13:48"}, {"pk": 4053941, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 3, "verse": 16, "text": "For God loved \u24dcthe world in this way: [5]He gave [6]his one and only \u24ddSon, \u24d0so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24dc Jn 12:43; 1Co 13:1; Gl 2:20; Col 1:13; 3:12; 1Th 1:4; 2Th 2:13,16; 1Jn 4:7-12; Jd 1
[5] Or this much
[6] Or For in this way God loved the world, and so he gave, or For God so loved the world that he gave
\u24dd 1Jn 4:9
\u24d0 Jn 5:19; Heb 1:2
\u24d1 Jn 12:25; Rm 5:8; 1Jn 3:16; 4:9-10"}, {"pk": 4053942, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 3, "verse": 17, "text": "For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn \u24d2the world, but to save the world through him.", "comment": "\u24d2 Jn 8:11"}, {"pk": 4053943, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 3, "verse": 18, "text": "Anyone who believes in him is not condemned, but anyone who does not believe is already condemned, \u24d3because he has not believed in the name \u24d4of the one and only Son \u24d5of God.", "comment": "\u24d3 Mt 12:41; Mk 16:16
\u24d4 Jn 10:25; 1Jn 3:23
\u24d5 Jn 5:19"}, {"pk": 4053944, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 3, "verse": 19, "text": "This is the judgment: The light \u24d6has come into the world, \u24d7and people loved darkness rather than the light because their deeds were evil.", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 36:9; Jn 12:46
\u24d7 Jn 18:37; 1Jn 2:8"}, {"pk": 4053945, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 3, "verse": 20, "text": "For everyone who does evil hates \u24d8 the light and avoids it, [7]so that his deeds \u24d9may not be exposed.", "comment": "\u24d8 Lk 6:27; 19:14
[7] Lit and does not come to the light
\u24d9 Mk 14:6; Gl 3:10; Jms 2:14-26"}, {"pk": 4053946, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 3, "verse": 21, "text": "But anyone who lives by [8]the truth comes to the light, so that his works \u24damay be shown to be accomplished by God.\u201d", "comment": "[8] Lit who does
\u24da Jn 5:36"}, {"pk": 4053947, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 3, "verse": 22, "text": "After this, Jesus and his disciples went to the Judean countryside, where he spent time with them and baptized."}, {"pk": 4053948, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 3, "verse": 23, "text": "John \u24db also was baptizing in Aenon near Salim, because there was plenty of water there. People were coming and being baptized,", "comment": "\u24db Mk 1:4"}, {"pk": 4053949, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 3, "verse": 24, "text": "since John had not yet been thrown into prison. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Mk 1:14"}, {"pk": 4053950, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 3, "verse": 25, "text": "Then a dispute arose between John\u2019s disciples \u24dd and a Jew [9] about purification. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd Mt 9:14; 11:2; 14:12; Mk 2:18; 6:29; Lk 5:33; 7:18-19; 11:1; Jn 1:35,37; 6:3
[9] Other mss read and the Jews
\u24d0 Lv 13\u201414; Heb 1:3"}, {"pk": 4053951, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 3, "verse": 26, "text": "So they came to John and told him, \u201cRabbi, \u24d1 the one you testified about, and who was with you across the Jordan, \u24d2 is baptizing\u2009\u2014\u2009and everyone is going to him.\u201d \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d1 Jn 11:8
\u24d2 Mk 10:1; Lk 3:3
\u24d3 Mk 1:45"}, {"pk": 4053952, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 3, "verse": 27, "text": "John responded, \u201cNo one can receive anything unless it has been given to him from heaven."}, {"pk": 4053953, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 3, "verse": 28, "text": "You yourselves can testify that I said, \u2018I am not the Messiah, \u24d4 but I\u2019ve been sent ahead of him.\u2019 \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d4 Mt 1:17; Eph 5:2
\u24d5 Lk 1:17"}, {"pk": 4053954, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 3, "verse": 29, "text": "He who has the bride \u24d6 is the groom. But the groom\u2019s friend, who stands by and listens for him, rejoices greatly [10] at the groom\u2019s voice. So this joy \u24d7 of mine is complete.", "comment": "\u24d6 Rv 21:2
[10] Lit with joy rejoices
\u24d7 Jn 15:11"}, {"pk": 4053955, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 3, "verse": 30, "text": "He must increase, but I must decrease.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4053956, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 3, "verse": 31, "text": "The one who comes from above \u24d8 is above all. The one who is from the earth is earthly and speaks in earthly terms. [11] The one who comes from heaven is above all. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d8 Jms 1:17
[11] Or of earthly things
\u24d9 Jn 8:23; 1Jn 4:5-6"}, {"pk": 4053957, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 3, "verse": 32, "text": "He testifies \u24da to what he has seen and heard, and yet no one accepts his testimony.", "comment": "\u24da Jn 15:26; Ac 26:5"}, {"pk": 4053958, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 3, "verse": 33, "text": "The one who has accepted his testimony has affirmed that God is true. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db 1Jn 5:20"}, {"pk": 4053959, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 3, "verse": 34, "text": "For the one whom God sent speaks God\u2019s words, since he [12] gives the Spirit \u24dc without measure.", "comment": "\u24dc Jn 1:33
[12] Other mss read since God"}, {"pk": 4053960, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 3, "verse": 35, "text": "The Father loves the Son \u24dd and has given all things into his hands. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd Jn 5:20; 10:17; 1Co 13:1
\u24d0 Jn 5:19"}, {"pk": 4053961, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 3, "verse": 36, "text": "The one who believes in the Son has eternal life, but the one who rejects the Son [13] will not see life; instead, the wrath of God remains on him. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Mk 16:16
[13] Or refuses to believe in the Son, or disobeys the Son"}, {"pk": 4053962, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 4, "verse": 1, "text": "When Jesus [1] learned that the Pharisees \u24d2 had heard he was making \u24d3 and baptizing more disciples than John \u24d4", "comment": "[1] Other mss read the Lord
\u24d4 Mk 1:4
\u24d3 Mt 28:19-20
\u24d2 Mk 7:3"}, {"pk": 4053963, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 4, "verse": 2, "text": "(though Jesus himself was not baptizing, but his disciples were),"}, {"pk": 4053964, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 4, "verse": 3, "text": "he left Judea \u24d5 and went again to Galilee. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d5 Lk 1:5
\u24d6 Mt 17:22"}, {"pk": 4053965, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 4, "verse": 4, "text": "He had to travel through Samaria; \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Ac 1:8"}, {"pk": 4053966, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 4, "verse": 5, "text": "so he came to a town of Samaria called Sychar near the property [2] that Jacob \u24d8 had given his son Joseph. \u24d9", "comment": "[2] Lit piece of land
\u24d9 Gn 30:24; 33:19; 48:22; 49:22
\u24d8 Ps 22:23; Mt 1:2; Lk 1:33"}, {"pk": 4053967, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 4, "verse": 6, "text": "Jacob\u2019s well \u24da was there, and Jesus, worn out from his journey, sat down at the well. It was about noon. [3]", "comment": "\u24da Jms 3:11
[3] Lit about the sixth hour"}, {"pk": 4053968, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 4, "verse": 7, "text": "A woman of Samaria came to draw water. \u24db \u201cGive me a drink,\u201d Jesus said to her,", "comment": "\u24db Gn 24:11-17; 29:2-12"}, {"pk": 4053969, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 4, "verse": 8, "text": "because his disciples had gone into town to buy food."}, {"pk": 4053970, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 4, "verse": 9, "text": "\u201cHow is it that you, a Jew, \u24dc ask for a drink from me, a Samaritan \u24dd woman?\u201d she asked him. For Jews do not associate with [4] Samaritans. [5]", "comment": "[5] Other mss omit For Jews do not associate with Samaritans.
[4] Or do not share vessels with
\u24dd Lk 9:52; Ac 1:8
\u24dc Jn 11:36; Ac 14:1; Rv 2:9"}, {"pk": 4053971, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 4, "verse": 10, "text": "Jesus answered, \u201cIf you knew the gift of God, \u24d0 and who is saying to you, \u2018Give me a drink,\u2019 you would ask him, and he would give you living water.\u201d \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d0 Ac 8:20
\u24d1 Gn 26:19; Ps 36:7-9; Is 49:10; 55:1; Jr 2:13; Zch 14:8; Jn 7:38; Rv 7:17; 21:6; 22:1,17"}, {"pk": 4053972, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 4, "verse": 11, "text": "\u201cSir,\u201d \u24d2 said the woman, \u201cyou don\u2019t even have a bucket, and the well is deep. So where do you get this \u2018living water\u2019?", "comment": "\u24d2 Lk 10:1"}, {"pk": 4053973, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 4, "verse": 12, "text": "You aren\u2019t greater than our father Jacob, \u24d3 are you? He gave us the well and drank from it himself, as did his sons and livestock.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d3 Mt 1:2; Lk 1:33"}, {"pk": 4053974, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 4, "verse": 13, "text": "Jesus said, \u201cEveryone who drinks from this water will get thirsty again."}, {"pk": 4053975, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 4, "verse": 14, "text": "But whoever drinks from the water that I will give him will never get thirsty again. \u24d4In fact, the water I will give him will become a well [6] \u24d5of water springing up in him for eternal life.\u201d \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Jn 12:25; Ac 13:48; Rm 8:2; 1Jn 2:25
\u24d4 Jn 6:35; 7:37; 1Co 4:11; Rv 7:16; 21:6; 22:17
[6] Or spring
\u24d5 Jms 3:11"}, {"pk": 4053976, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 4, "verse": 15, "text": "\u201cSir,\u201d the woman said to him, \u201cgive me this water so that I won\u2019t get thirsty and come here to draw water.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4053977, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 4, "verse": 16, "text": " \u201cGo call your husband,\u201d he told her, \u201cand come back here.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4053978, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 4, "verse": 17, "text": "\u201cI don\u2019t have a husband,\u201d she answered. \u201cYou have correctly said, \u2018I don\u2019t have a husband,\u2019\u201d Jesus said."}, {"pk": 4053979, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 4, "verse": 18, "text": "\u201cFor you\u2019ve had five husbands, and the man you now have is not your husband. What you have said is true.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4053980, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 4, "verse": 19, "text": "\u201cSir,\u201d the woman replied, \u201cI see that you are a prophet."}, {"pk": 4053981, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 4, "verse": 20, "text": "Our fathers worshiped on this mountain, \u24d7 but you Jews say that the place to worship is in Jerusalem.\u201d \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Mt 23:37
\u24d7 Dt 11:29\u201412:14; 27:3; Jos 24:1"}, {"pk": 4053982, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 4, "verse": 21, "text": "Jesus told her, \u201cBelieve me, woman, an hour is coming when you will worship the Father neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem."}, {"pk": 4053983, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 4, "verse": 22, "text": "You Samaritans worship what you do not know. We worship what we do know, because salvation is from the Jews. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Gn 12:1-7; Is 2:3; Mal 1:11; Mt 15:24; Jn 11:36; Rm 3:1-2; 9:4-5; 15:8-9"}, {"pk": 4053984, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 4, "verse": 23, "text": "But an hour is coming, and is now here, \u24dawhen the true worshipers will worship the Father in Spirit and in truth. [7]Yes, the Father wants such people to worship him.", "comment": "\u24da Jn 5:25-29; 16:32
[7] Or in spirit and truth, also in v. 24"}, {"pk": 4053985, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 4, "verse": 24, "text": "God is spirit, \u24dband those who worship him must worship in Spirit and in truth.\u201d \u24dc", "comment": "\u24db Jn 1:33; 2Th 2:10; Jd 20
\u24dc 2Th 2:10"}, {"pk": 4053986, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 4, "verse": 25, "text": "The woman said to him, \u201cI know that the Messiah \u24dd is coming\u201d (who is called Christ \u24d0). \u201cWhen he comes, he will explain everything to us.\u201d", "comment": "\u24dd Mt 1:17; Eph 5:2
\u24d0 Ex 29:29; Jn 1:41"}, {"pk": 4053987, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 4, "verse": 26, "text": "Jesus told her, \u201cI, the one speaking to you, am he.\u201d \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Ex 3:14; Ps 45:8; Jn 8:24"}, {"pk": 4053988, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 4, "verse": 27, "text": "Just then his disciples arrived, and they were amazed that he was talking with a woman. Yet no one said, \u201cWhat do you want?\u201d or \u201cWhy are you talking with her?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4053989, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 4, "verse": 28, "text": "Then the woman left her water jar, went into town, and told the people,"}, {"pk": 4053990, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 4, "verse": 29, "text": "\u201cCome, see a man who told me everything I ever did. Could this be the Messiah?\u201d \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Mt 1:17"}, {"pk": 4053991, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 4, "verse": 30, "text": "They left the town and made their way to him. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Mk 1:45"}, {"pk": 4053992, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 4, "verse": 31, "text": "In the meantime the disciples kept urging him, \u201cRabbi, \u24d4 eat something.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d4 Jn 11:8"}, {"pk": 4053993, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 4, "verse": 32, "text": "But he said, \u201cI have food to eat that you don\u2019t know about.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4053994, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 4, "verse": 33, "text": "The disciples said to one another, \u201cCould someone have brought him something to eat?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4053995, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 4, "verse": 34, "text": " \u201cMy food is to do the will of him \u24d5 who sent me \u24d6 and to finish his work,\u201d \u24d7 Jesus told them.", "comment": "\u24d7 Jn 5:36
\u24d6 Jn 5:30
\u24d5 Eph 1:9; 1Jn 2:17"}, {"pk": 4053996, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 4, "verse": 35, "text": "\u201cDon\u2019t you say, \u2018There are still four more months, and then comes the harvest\u2019? Listen to what I\u2019m telling you: Open [8]your eyes and look at the fields, because they are ready [9]for harvest.", "comment": "[8] Lit Raise
[9] Lit white"}, {"pk": 4053997, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 4, "verse": 36, "text": "The reaper is already receiving pay and gathering fruit for eternal life, \u24d8so that the sower and reaper can rejoice together.", "comment": "\u24d8 Mk 10:17; Jn 12:25; Ac 13:48"}, {"pk": 4053998, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 4, "verse": 37, "text": "For in this case the saying is true: \u2018One sows and another reaps.\u2019 \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Lv 26:16; Dt 20:6; Jb 31:8; Mc 6:15; Mt 25:24; Lk 19:21"}, {"pk": 4053999, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 4, "verse": 38, "text": "I sent you to reap what you didn\u2019t labor for; others have labored, and you have benefited from [10]their labor.\u201d", "comment": "[10] Lit you have entered into"}, {"pk": 4054000, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 4, "verse": 39, "text": "Now many Samaritans \u24da from that town believed in him because of what the woman said [11] when she testified, \u24db \u201cHe told me everything I ever did.\u201d", "comment": "\u24db Jn 15:26; Ac 26:5
[11] Lit because of the woman\u2019s word
\u24da Lk 9:52; Ac 1:8"}, {"pk": 4054001, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 4, "verse": 40, "text": "So when the Samaritans came to him, \u24dc they asked him to stay with them, and he stayed there two days.", "comment": "\u24dc Mk 1:45"}, {"pk": 4054002, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 4, "verse": 41, "text": "Many more believed because of what he said. [12]", "comment": "[12] Lit because of his word"}, {"pk": 4054003, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 4, "verse": 42, "text": "And they told the woman, \u201cWe no longer believe because of what you said, since we have heard for ourselves and know that this really is the Savior \u24dd of the world.\u201d [13]", "comment": "\u24dd 2Pt 3:18
[13] Other mss add , the Messiah"}, {"pk": 4054004, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 4, "verse": 43, "text": "After two days he left there for Galilee. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Is 9:1-2; Mt 17:22"}, {"pk": 4054005, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 4, "verse": 44, "text": "(Jesus himself had testified \u24d1 that a prophet has no honor in his own country. \u24d2)", "comment": "\u24d2 Mt 13:57; Mk 6:4; Lk 4:24
\u24d1 Jn 15:26; Ac 26:5"}, {"pk": 4054006, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 4, "verse": 45, "text": "When \u24d3 they entered Galilee, the Galileans \u24d4 welcomed him because they had seen everything he did in Jerusalem \u24d5 during the festival. \u24d6 For they also had gone to the festival.", "comment": "\u24d5 Mt 23:37
\u24d3 Mt 4:17; Mk 1:14-15
\u24d4 Mt 26:69; Mk 14:70; Lk 13:1-2; 22:59; 23:6; Ac 1:11; 2:7; 5:37
\u24d6 Jn 2:23; 5:1"}, {"pk": 4054007, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 4, "verse": 46, "text": "He went again to Cana \u24d7 of Galilee, where he had turned the water into wine. There was a certain royal official whose son was ill at Capernaum. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Lk 10:15
\u24d7 Jn 2:1,11; 21:2"}, {"pk": 4054008, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 4, "verse": 47, "text": "When this man heard that Jesus had come from Judea \u24d9 into Galilee, he went to him and pleaded with him to come down and heal his son, since he was about to die.", "comment": "\u24d9 Lk 1:5"}, {"pk": 4054009, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 4, "verse": 48, "text": "Jesus told him, \u201cUnless you people see signs and wonders, \u24dayou will not believe.\u201d \u24db", "comment": "\u24da Ex 7:3-4; Mk 13:22; Jn 2:23-25; 6:26
\u24db Jn 3:16; 6:64; 20:25"}, {"pk": 4054010, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 4, "verse": 49, "text": "\u201cSir,\u201d \u24dc the official said to him, \u201ccome down before my boy dies.\u201d", "comment": "\u24dc Lk 10:1"}, {"pk": 4054011, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 4, "verse": 50, "text": " \u201cGo,\u201d Jesus told him, \u201cyour son will live.\u201d The man believed what [14] Jesus said to him and departed.", "comment": "[14] Lit the word"}, {"pk": 4054012, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 4, "verse": 51, "text": "While he was still going down, his servants met him saying that his boy was alive."}, {"pk": 4054013, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 4, "verse": 52, "text": "He asked them at what time he got better. \u201cYesterday at one in the afternoon [15] the fever left him,\u201d they answered.", "comment": "[15] Lit at the seventh hour"}, {"pk": 4054014, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 4, "verse": 53, "text": "The father \u24dd realized this was the very hour at which Jesus had told him, \u201cYour son will live.\u201d So he himself believed, along with his whole household.", "comment": "\u24dd Lk 11:11; Col 3:21"}, {"pk": 4054015, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 4, "verse": 54, "text": "Now this was also the second sign \u24d0 Jesus performed after he came from Judea to Galilee. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Mt 17:22
\u24d0 Jn 2:11"}, {"pk": 4054016, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 5, "verse": 1, "text": "After this, a Jewish festival took place, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Mt 23:37"}, {"pk": 4054017, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 5, "verse": 2, "text": "By the Sheep Gate \u24d3 in Jerusalem there is a pool, called Bethesda [1] in Aramaic, which has five colonnades.", "comment": "\u24d3 Neh 3:1,32; 12:39
[1] Some mss read Bethzatha; other mss readBethsaida"}, {"pk": 4054018, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 5, "verse": 3, "text": "Within these lay a large number of the disabled\u2009\u2014\u2009blind, lame, and paralyzed. [2]", "comment": "[2] Some mss include vv. 3b-4:\u2014\u2009waiting for the moving of the water,4because an angel would go down into the pool from time to time and stir up the water. Then the first one who got in after the water was stirred up recovered from whatever ailment he had."}, {"pk": 4054019, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 5, "verse": 5, "text": "One man was there who had been disabled for thirty-eight years."}, {"pk": 4054020, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 5, "verse": 6, "text": "When Jesus saw him lying there and realized he had already been there a long time, \u24d4 he said to him, \u201cDo you want to get well?\u201d", "comment": "\u24d4 Is 46:10; Zch 14:7; Jn 5:6; 6:6; 8:14; 9:3; 11:11-15; 13:1-3,11"}, {"pk": 4054021, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 5, "verse": 7, "text": "\u201cSir,\u201d \u24d5 the disabled man answered, \u201cI have no one to put me into the pool when the water is stirred up, but while I\u2019m coming, someone goes down ahead of me.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d5 Lk 10:1"}, {"pk": 4054022, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 5, "verse": 8, "text": " \u201cGet up,\u201d Jesus told him, \u201cpick up your mat and walk.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4054023, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 5, "verse": 9, "text": "Instantly the man got well, picked up his mat, and started to walk. Now that day was the Sabbath, \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Mk 2:23"}, {"pk": 4054024, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 5, "verse": 10, "text": "and so the Jews \u24d7 said to the man who had been healed, \u201cThis is the Sabbath. \u24d8 The law prohibits you from picking up your mat.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d8 Lk 14:3
\u24d7 Jn 11:36"}, {"pk": 4054025, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 5, "verse": 11, "text": "He replied, \u201cThe man who made me well \u24d9 told me, \u2018Pick up your mat and walk.\u2019\u201d", "comment": "\u24d9 Ti 2:8"}, {"pk": 4054026, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 5, "verse": 12, "text": "\u201cWho is this man who told you, \u2018Pick up your mat and walk\u2019?\u201d they asked."}, {"pk": 4054027, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 5, "verse": 13, "text": "But the man who was healed did not know who it was, \u24da because Jesus had slipped away into the crowd that was there. [3]", "comment": "\u24da Jn 7:28
[3] Lit slipped away, there being a crowd in that place"}, {"pk": 4054028, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 5, "verse": 14, "text": "After this, Jesus found him in the temple \u24db and said to him, \u201cSee, you are well. Do not sin anymore, so that something worse doesn\u2019t happen to you.\u201d", "comment": "\u24db Ac 21:26"}, {"pk": 4054029, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 5, "verse": 15, "text": "The man went and reported to the Jews that it was Jesus who had made him well. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Ti 2:8"}, {"pk": 4054030, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 5, "verse": 16, "text": "Therefore, the Jews began persecuting \u24dd Jesus [4] because he was doing these things on the Sabbath. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd Lk 6:28; 2Tm 3:12
[4] Other mss add and trying to kill him
\u24d0 Lk 13:10"}, {"pk": 4054031, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 5, "verse": 17, "text": "Jesus responded to them, \u201cMy Father \u24d1 is still working, and I am working also.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d1 Mt 5:16; 11:27; Jn 8:42"}, {"pk": 4054032, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 5, "verse": 18, "text": "This is why the Jews began trying all the more to kill him: \u24d2 Not only was he breaking the Sabbath, but he was even calling God his own Father, making himself equal to God.", "comment": "\u24d2 Mt 12:14; 26:4; 27:1; Mk 3:6; 14:1; Lk 6:11; Jn 7:1,19; 10:33; 11:53"}, {"pk": 4054033, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 5, "verse": 19, "text": "Jesus replied, \u201cTruly I tell you, the Son is not able to do anything on his own, but only what he sees the Father doing. For whatever the Father [5]does, the Son likewise does these things. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Jn 3:35; 6:38; 7:16,28; 8:26-42; 10:18,30,36-38; 12:49-50; 14:9,24,31; 15:9-10; 16:15; 17:9-10
[5] Lit whatever that one"}, {"pk": 4054034, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 5, "verse": 20, "text": "For the Father loves the Son and shows him everything he is doing, and he will show him greater works \u24d4than these so that you will be amazed.", "comment": "\u24d4 Heb 3:9; Rv 15:3"}, {"pk": 4054035, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 5, "verse": 21, "text": "And just as the Father raises \u24d5the dead and gives them life, so the Son also gives life to whom he wants. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Jn 11:25-26
\u24d5 Mk 9:27; Jn 2:19"}, {"pk": 4054036, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 5, "verse": 22, "text": "The Father, \u24d7in fact, judges no one but has given all judgment to the Son,", "comment": "\u24d7 Mt 11:27"}, {"pk": 4054037, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 5, "verse": 23, "text": "so that all people may honor the Son just as they honor the Father. \u24d8Anyone who does not honor the Son does not honor the Father who sent him. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Lk 10:16
\u24d8 Jn 15:23"}, {"pk": 4054038, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 5, "verse": 24, "text": " \u201cTruly I tell you, anyone who hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life \u24da and will not come under judgment but has passed from death to life.", "comment": "\u24da Jn 6:53; 12:25; Ac 13:48; 1Jn 2:25"}, {"pk": 4054039, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 5, "verse": 25, "text": " \u201cTruly I tell you, an hour is coming, and is now here, \u24db when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God, and those who hear will live. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Php 1:21
\u24db Jn 4:23"}, {"pk": 4054040, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 5, "verse": 26, "text": "For just as the Father has life in himself, so also he has granted to the Son \u24ddto have life in himself.", "comment": "\u24dd Jn 5:19; Col 1:19"}, {"pk": 4054041, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 5, "verse": 27, "text": "And he has granted him the right to pass judgment, \u24d0because he is the Son of Man. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d0 2Th 1:5
\u24d1 Mk 2:10; Heb 2:6; Rv 1:13; 14:14"}, {"pk": 4054042, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 5, "verse": 28, "text": "Do not be amazed at this, because a time is coming when all who are in the graves will hear his voice"}, {"pk": 4054043, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 5, "verse": 29, "text": "and come out\u2009\u2014\u2009those who have done good things, to the resurrection of life, but those who have done wicked things, to the resurrection of condemnation."}, {"pk": 4054044, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 5, "verse": 30, "text": " \u201cI can do nothing on my own. I judge only as I hear, and my judgment \u24d2 is just, \u24d3because I do not seek my own will, but the will of him who sent me. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d3 Mt 6:33; Jn 8:16
\u24d2 Mt 12:41; 2Th 1:5
\u24d4 Mt 26:39; Jn 4:34; 6:38; 7:16-18; 8:28; 14:10; Rm 8:27; Eph 1:9"}, {"pk": 4054045, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 5, "verse": 31, "text": " \u201cIf I testify about myself, my testimony is not true."}, {"pk": 4054046, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 5, "verse": 32, "text": "There is another who testifies about me, and I know that the testimony he gives about me is true. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 1Jn 5:20"}, {"pk": 4054047, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 5, "verse": 33, "text": "You sent messengers to John, and he testified to the truth. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 119:142; Jn 14:6"}, {"pk": 4054048, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 5, "verse": 34, "text": "I don\u2019t receive human testimony, but I say these things so that you may be saved."}, {"pk": 4054049, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 5, "verse": 35, "text": "John [6] \u24d7was a burning and shining lamp, \u24d8and you were willing to rejoice for a while in his light. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d8 2Sm 21:17; Mt 5:14-15; Lk 12:35; 2Pt 1:19; Rv 21:23
[6] Lit That man
\u24d7 Mk 1:4
\u24d9 Ps 36:9; Jn 12:46"}, {"pk": 4054050, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 5, "verse": 36, "text": " \u201cBut I have a greater testimony than John\u2019s because of the works that the Father has given me to accomplish. \u24da These very works I am doing testify about me that the Father has sent \u24db me.", "comment": "\u24da Jn 15:24
\u24db Mk 9:37; Jn 1:6,33"}, {"pk": 4054051, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 5, "verse": 37, "text": "The Father who sent me has himself testified \u24dcabout me. You have not heard his voice at any time, and you haven\u2019t seen his form. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dc 1Jn 5:9
\u24dd Ex 33:11; Dt 4:12; Is 6:1; Lk 3:22; Jn 1:18; 6:46-47; 14:9; 1Tm 1:17"}, {"pk": 4054052, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 5, "verse": 38, "text": "You don\u2019t have his word residing in you, because you don\u2019t believe the one he sent."}, {"pk": 4054053, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 5, "verse": 39, "text": "You pore over the Scriptures \u24d0because you think you have eternal life in them, and yet they testify about me. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Lk 24:27,44; Ac 13:27
\u24d0 Mt 26:54; 2Pt 1:20"}, {"pk": 4054054, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 5, "verse": 40, "text": "But you are not willing \u24d2to come to me \u24d3so that you may have life.", "comment": "\u24d3 Lk 14:26
\u24d2 Lk 13:34"}, {"pk": 4054055, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 5, "verse": 41, "text": " \u201cI do not accept glory \u24d4 from people,", "comment": "\u24d4 Jn 17:24; Php 3:19; 1Pt 5:4"}, {"pk": 4054056, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 5, "verse": 42, "text": "but I know you\u2009\u2014\u2009that you have no love for God \u24d5within you.", "comment": "\u24d5 Lk 10:27; 11:42; 1Jn 4:20"}, {"pk": 4054057, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 5, "verse": 43, "text": "I have come in my Father\u2019s name, \u24d6and yet you don\u2019t accept me. \u24d7If someone else comes in his own name, you will accept him.", "comment": "\u24d7 Mk 4:16; Jn 1:12; 12:48; 13:20; 17:8
\u24d6 Jn 10:25; 14:13; Ac 15:14; Rv 14:1"}, {"pk": 4054058, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 5, "verse": 44, "text": "How can you believe, since you accept glory from one another but don\u2019t seek the glory that comes from the only \u24d8 God? \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 1Th 2:4
\u24d8 Dt 6:4; Jn 17:3; Rm 3:30; 16:27; 1Tm 1:17; 6:15-16; Jd 25; Rv 15:4"}, {"pk": 4054059, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 5, "verse": 45, "text": "Do not think that I will accuse you to the Father. Your accuser is Moses, \u24daon whom you have set your hope.", "comment": "\u24da Ps 77:20; Mt 8:4; Heb 3:2"}, {"pk": 4054060, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 5, "verse": 46, "text": "For if you believed Moses, you would believe me, because he wrote about me."}, {"pk": 4054061, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 5, "verse": 47, "text": "But if you don\u2019t believe what he wrote, \u24dbhow will you believe my words?\u201d \u24dc", "comment": "\u24db Mt 26:54; Rm 1:2
\u24dc Lk 16:29-31"}, {"pk": 4054062, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 6, "verse": 1, "text": "After \u24dd this, Jesus crossed the Sea of Galilee \u24d0 (or Tiberias \u24d1).", "comment": "\u24d0 Mk 1:16
\u24dd Mt 14:13-21; Mk 6:30-44; Lk 9:10-17
\u24d1 Jn 6:23; 21:1"}, {"pk": 4054063, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 6, "verse": 2, "text": "A huge crowd was following him because they saw the signs that he was performing by healing the sick."}, {"pk": 4054064, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 6, "verse": 3, "text": "Jesus went up a mountain and sat down there with his disciples."}, {"pk": 4054065, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 6, "verse": 4, "text": "Now the Passover, a Jewish festival, was near."}, {"pk": 4054066, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 6, "verse": 5, "text": "So when Jesus looked up and noticed a huge crowd coming toward him, \u24d2 he asked Philip, \u24d3 \u201cWhere will we buy bread so that these people can eat?\u201d", "comment": "\u24d3 Mk 3:18
\u24d2 Mk 1:45"}, {"pk": 4054067, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 6, "verse": 6, "text": "He asked this to test him, \u24d4 for he himself knew what he was going to do.", "comment": "\u24d4 Ex 15:25"}, {"pk": 4054068, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 6, "verse": 7, "text": "Philip answered him, \u201cTwo hundred denarii [1] \u24d5 worth of bread wouldn\u2019t be enough for each of them to have a little.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d5 Mt 18:28
[1] A denarius = one day\u2019s wage"}, {"pk": 4054069, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 6, "verse": 8, "text": "One of his disciples, Andrew, \u24d6 Simon \u24d7 Peter\u2019s \u24d8 brother, said to him,", "comment": "\u24d6 Mt 4:18; 10:2; Mk 1:16,29; 3:18; 13:3; Lk 6:14; Jn 1:40,44; 12:22; Ac 1:13
\u24d7 Mt 16:17
\u24d8 Lk 6:14; Ac 10:32"}, {"pk": 4054070, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 6, "verse": 9, "text": "\u201cThere\u2019s a boy here who has five barley loaves and two fish\u2009\u2014\u2009but what are they for so many?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4054071, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 6, "verse": 10, "text": "Jesus said, \u201cHave the people sit down.\u201d There was plenty of grass in that place; so they sat down. The men numbered about five thousand. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Mt 14:21"}, {"pk": 4054072, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 6, "verse": 11, "text": "Then Jesus took the loaves, and after giving thanks he distributed them to those who were seated\u2009\u2014\u2009so also with the fish, as much as they wanted. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da 2Kg 4:42-44"}, {"pk": 4054073, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 6, "verse": 12, "text": "When they were full, he told his disciples, \u201cCollect the leftovers so that nothing is wasted.\u201d \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Lk 15:4"}, {"pk": 4054074, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 6, "verse": 13, "text": "So they collected them and filled twelve baskets with the pieces from the five barley loaves that were left over by those who had eaten."}, {"pk": 4054075, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 6, "verse": 14, "text": "When the people saw the sign [2] he had done, they said, \u201cThis truly is the Prophet \u24dc who is to come \u24dd into the world.\u201d \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Jn 18:37
[2] Other mss read signs
\u24dc Dt 18:15
\u24dd Mt 11:3; Lk 7:19-20; Rm 5:14; Heb 10:37"}, {"pk": 4054076, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 6, "verse": 15, "text": "Therefore, when Jesus realized that they were about to come and take him by force to make him king, \u24d1 he withdrew again to the mountain by himself.", "comment": "\u24d1 Jn 19:21"}, {"pk": 4054077, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 6, "verse": 16, "text": "When \u24d2 evening came, his disciples went down to the sea,", "comment": "\u24d2 Mt 14:22-36; Mk 6:45-56"}, {"pk": 4054078, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 6, "verse": 17, "text": "got into a boat, and started across the sea to Capernaum. \u24d3 Darkness had already set in, but Jesus had not yet come to them.", "comment": "\u24d3 Lk 10:15"}, {"pk": 4054079, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 6, "verse": 18, "text": "A high wind arose, and the sea began to churn."}, {"pk": 4054080, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 6, "verse": 19, "text": "After they had rowed about three or four miles, [3] they saw Jesus walking on the sea. He was coming near the boat, and they were afraid.", "comment": "[3] Lit twenty-five or thirty stadia; one stadion = 600 feet"}, {"pk": 4054081, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 6, "verse": 20, "text": "But he said to them, \u201cIt is I. [4] \u24d4Don\u2019t be afraid.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d4 Ex 3:14; Ps 45:8; Jn 8:24
[4] Lit \u201cI am"}, {"pk": 4054082, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 6, "verse": 21, "text": "Then they were willing to take him on board, and at once the boat was at the shore where they were heading."}, {"pk": 4054083, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 6, "verse": 22, "text": "The next day, the crowd that had stayed on the other side of the sea saw there had been only one boat. [5] \u24d5 They also saw that Jesus had not boarded the boat with his disciples, but that his disciples had gone off alone.", "comment": "[5] Other mss add into which his disciples had entered
\u24d5 Jn 21:8"}, {"pk": 4054084, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 6, "verse": 23, "text": "Some boats from Tiberias \u24d6 came near the place where they had eaten the bread after the Lord had given thanks.", "comment": "\u24d6 Jn 6:1; 21:1"}, {"pk": 4054085, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 6, "verse": 24, "text": "When the crowd saw that neither Jesus nor his disciples were there, they got into the boats and went to Capernaum looking for Jesus."}, {"pk": 4054086, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 6, "verse": 25, "text": "When they found him on the other side of the sea, they said to him, \u201cRabbi, \u24d7 when did you get here?\u201d", "comment": "\u24d7 Jn 11:8"}, {"pk": 4054087, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 6, "verse": 26, "text": "Jesus answered, \u201cTruly I tell you, you are looking for me, not because you saw [6]the signs, but because you ate the loaves and were filled.", "comment": "[6] Or perceived"}, {"pk": 4054088, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 6, "verse": 27, "text": "Don\u2019t work for the food that perishes \u24d8but for the food that lasts for eternal life, \u24d9which the Son of Man \u24dawill give you, because God the Father \u24dbhas set his seal of approval on him.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d8 Is 55:2
\u24d9 Jn 12:25; Ac 13:48; 1Jn 2:25
\u24da Dn 7:13; Mk 2:10; Jn 6:53,62
\u24db 1Co 8:6; 15:24; Eph 5:20"}, {"pk": 4054089, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 6, "verse": 28, "text": "\u201cWhat can we do to perform the works of God?\u201d they asked."}, {"pk": 4054090, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 6, "verse": 29, "text": "Jesus replied, \u201cThis is the work \u24dcof God\u2009\u2014\u2009that you believe in the one he has sent.\u201d \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dc Jn 5:36
\u24dd Mk 9:37; Jn 1:6"}, {"pk": 4054091, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 6, "verse": 30, "text": "\u201cWhat sign, then, are you going to do so we may see and believe you?\u201d they asked. \u201cWhat are you going to perform?"}, {"pk": 4054092, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 6, "verse": 31, "text": "Our ancestors ate the manna \u24d0 in the wilderness, \u24d1 just as it is written: He gave them bread from heaven to eat.\u201d [7] \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d0 Ex 16:31
\u24d1 Rv 12:6
[7] Ex 16:4; Ps 78:24
\u24d2 Ex 16:4,15; Ps 78:24"}, {"pk": 4054093, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 6, "verse": 32, "text": "Jesus said to them, \u201cTruly I tell you, Moses \u24d3didn\u2019t give you the bread from heaven, but my Father gives you the true bread from heaven.", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 77:20; Mt 8:4; Heb 3:2"}, {"pk": 4054094, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 6, "verse": 33, "text": "For the bread of God is the one who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4054095, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 6, "verse": 34, "text": "Then they said, \u201cSir, give us this bread always.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4054096, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 6, "verse": 35, "text": " \u201cI am \u24d4 the bread of life,\u201d Jesus told them. \u201cNo one who comes to me \u24d5will ever be hungry, \u24d6and no one who believes in me \u24d7will ever be thirsty \u24d8again.", "comment": "\u24d4 Jn 8:24
\u24d5 Lk 14:26
\u24d6 Jn 4:14; Rv 7:16
\u24d7 Mt 18:6; Mk 9:42; Jn 6:35; 7:38; 11:25-26; 12:44,46; 14:12; 16:9
\u24d8 Jn 7:37"}, {"pk": 4054097, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 6, "verse": 36, "text": "But as I told you, you\u2019ve seen me, [8]and yet you do not believe.", "comment": "[8] Other mss omit me"}, {"pk": 4054098, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 6, "verse": 37, "text": "Everyone the Father gives me will come to me, and the one who comes to me I will never cast out. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Mt 24:22"}, {"pk": 4054099, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 6, "verse": 38, "text": "For I have come down from heaven, \u24danot to do my own will, but the will of him \u24dbwho sent me.", "comment": "\u24da Ex 3:8; Pr 30:4; Dn 4:13,23; Mt 28:2; Jn 1:51; 3:13; Eph 4:10; Rv 10:1; 18:1; 20:1
\u24db Eph 1:9; 1Jn 2:17"}, {"pk": 4054100, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 6, "verse": 39, "text": "This is the will of him who sent me: that I should lose none of those he has given me but should raise \u24dcthem up on the last day.", "comment": "\u24dc Lk 18:33"}, {"pk": 4054101, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 6, "verse": 40, "text": "For this is the will of my Father: \u24ddthat everyone who sees the Son \u24d0and believes in him will have eternal life, and I will raise \u24d1him up on the last day.\u201d", "comment": "\u24dd Mt 11:27
\u24d0 Jn 5:19
\u24d1 Mt 16:21"}, {"pk": 4054102, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 6, "verse": 41, "text": "Therefore the Jews started complaining about him because he said, \u201cI am the bread that came down from heaven.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4054103, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 6, "verse": 42, "text": "They were saying, \u201cIsn\u2019t this Jesus the son of Joseph, \u24d2 whose father and mother we know? How can he now say, \u2018I have come down from heaven\u2019?\u201d", "comment": "\u24d2 Jn 1:45"}, {"pk": 4054104, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 6, "verse": 43, "text": "Jesus answered them, \u201cStop complaining among yourselves."}, {"pk": 4054105, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 6, "verse": 44, "text": "No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws [9]him, and I will raise him up on the last day.", "comment": "[9] Or brings, orleads"}, {"pk": 4054106, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 6, "verse": 45, "text": "It is written in the Prophets: \u24d3And they will all be taught by God. [10] \u24d4Everyone who has listened to and learned from the Father \u24d5comes to me\u2009\u2014\u2009 ", "comment": "\u24d3 Mt 2:23; Ac 7:52
[10] Is 54:13
\u24d4 Is 54:13
\u24d5 1Co 2:13; 1Th 4:9; 1Jn 2:20"}, {"pk": 4054107, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 6, "verse": 46, "text": "not that anyone has seen the Father \u24d6except the one who is from God. \u24d7He has seen the Father. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d6 Ex 33:20; Jn 5:47
\u24d7 Jn 16:27
\u24d8 Lk 10:22; Jn 8:38; 14:9"}, {"pk": 4054108, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 6, "verse": 47, "text": " \u201cTruly I tell you, anyone who believes [11] has eternal life.", "comment": "[11] Other mss add in me"}, {"pk": 4054109, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 6, "verse": 48, "text": "I am the bread of life."}, {"pk": 4054110, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 6, "verse": 49, "text": "Your ancestors ate the manna \u24d9in the wilderness, \u24daand they died.", "comment": "\u24d9 Ex 16:12-36
\u24da Rv 12:6"}, {"pk": 4054111, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 6, "verse": 50, "text": "This is the bread that comes down from heaven so that anyone may eat of it and not die. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Jn 11:26"}, {"pk": 4054112, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 6, "verse": 51, "text": "I am the living bread that came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread he will live \u24dcforever. \u24dd The bread that I will give for the life \u24d0of the world is my flesh.\u201d \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Php 3:3; Heb 10:10
\u24dc Php 1:21
\u24dd Rv 4:9
\u24d0 Jn 5:26; 6:53"}, {"pk": 4054113, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 6, "verse": 52, "text": "At that, the Jews argued \u24d2 among themselves, \u24d3 \u201cHow can this man give us his flesh to eat?\u201d", "comment": "\u24d2 2Tm 2:24
\u24d3 Jn 9:16; 10:19"}, {"pk": 4054114, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 6, "verse": 53, "text": "So Jesus said to them, \u201cTruly I tell you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man \u24d4and drink his blood, \u24d5you do not have life in yourselves.", "comment": "\u24d4 Mk 2:10
\u24d5 Heb 9:12"}, {"pk": 4054115, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 6, "verse": 54, "text": "The one who eats my flesh and drinks my blood \u24d6has eternal life, and I will raise \u24d7him up on the last day,", "comment": "\u24d6 Mt 26:26-29; Mk 14:22-25; Lk 22:15-20; 1Co 11:23-25
\u24d7 Mt 16:21"}, {"pk": 4054116, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 6, "verse": 55, "text": "because my flesh is true food and my blood is true drink."}, {"pk": 4054117, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 6, "verse": 56, "text": "The one who eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me, and I in him. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Jn 15:4-5; 1Jn 3:24; 4:13-16"}, {"pk": 4054118, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 6, "verse": 57, "text": "Just as the living \u24d9Father sent me and I live because of the Father, so the one who feeds on me will live \u24da because of me.", "comment": "\u24d9 Mt 25:31-46; Heb 10:31
\u24da Php 1:21; 1Pt 1:18"}, {"pk": 4054119, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 6, "verse": 58, "text": "This is the bread that came down from heaven; it is not like the manna [12] your ancestors ate\u2009\u2014\u2009and they died. The one who eats this bread will live forever.\u201d \u24db", "comment": "[12] Other mss omit the manna
\u24db Rv 4:9"}, {"pk": 4054120, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 6, "verse": 59, "text": "He said these things while teaching in the synagogue \u24dc in Capernaum. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Lk 10:15
\u24dc Jms 2:2"}, {"pk": 4054121, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 6, "verse": 60, "text": "Therefore, when many of his disciples heard this, they said, \u201cThis teaching is hard. Who can accept [13] it?\u201d", "comment": "[13] Lit hear"}, {"pk": 4054122, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 6, "verse": 61, "text": "Jesus, knowing in himself \u24d0 that his disciples were complaining about this, asked them, \u201cDoes this offend you?", "comment": "\u24d0 Mk 10:32; Jn 1:47-48; 2:24-25; 4:17-18; 9:3; 11:4,11; 13:10-11,38"}, {"pk": 4054123, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 6, "verse": 62, "text": "Then what if you were to observe the Son of Man \u24d1 ascending \u24d2to where he was before?", "comment": "\u24d2 Jn 3:13; 20:17; Ac 1:9
\u24d1 Mk 2:10"}, {"pk": 4054124, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 6, "verse": 63, "text": "The Spirit \u24d3is the one who gives life. The flesh doesn\u2019t help at all. The words that I have spoken to you are spirit and are life.", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 51:11; Jn 1:33; Ac 2:4; Rm 8:9; Gl 5:25; Ti 3:5; Rv 3:22"}, {"pk": 4054125, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 6, "verse": 64, "text": "But there are some among you who don\u2019t believe.\u201d (For Jesus knew from the beginning \u24d4 those who did not [14] believe and the one who would betray \u24d5 him.)", "comment": "\u24d4 Jn 16:30; Ac 26:4
[14] Other mss omit not
\u24d5 Mt 10:4; Jn 13:21"}, {"pk": 4054126, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 6, "verse": 65, "text": "He said, \u201cThis is why I told you that no one can come to me \u24d6unless it is granted to him by the Father.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d6 Lk 14:26"}, {"pk": 4054127, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 6, "verse": 66, "text": "From that moment [15] many of his disciples turned back and no longer accompanied him.", "comment": "[15] Or Because of this"}, {"pk": 4054128, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 6, "verse": 67, "text": "So Jesus said to the Twelve, \u24d7 \u201cYou don\u2019t want to go away too, do you?\u201d", "comment": "\u24d7 Mk 11:11"}, {"pk": 4054129, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 6, "verse": 68, "text": "Simon Peter \u24d8 answered, \u201cLord, to whom will we go? You have the words of eternal life.", "comment": "\u24d8 Lk 6:14"}, {"pk": 4054130, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 6, "verse": 69, "text": "We have come to believe and know that you are the Holy One of God.\u201d [16] \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Mk 1:24
[16] Other mss read you are the Messiah, the Son of the Living God"}, {"pk": 4054131, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 6, "verse": 70, "text": "Jesus replied to them, \u201cDidn\u2019t I choose you, the Twelve? \u24daYet one of you is a devil.\u201d \u24db", "comment": "\u24da Jn 13:18
\u24db Mt 4:1,10; Jn 13:2,27; Ac 13:10"}, {"pk": 4054132, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 6, "verse": 71, "text": "He was referring to Judas, \u24dc Simon Iscariot\u2019s son, [17] one of the Twelve, because he was going to betray \u24dd him.", "comment": "\u24dc Mk 3:19
\u24dd Mt 10:4; Jn 13:21
[17] Or Judas Iscariot, Simon\u2019s son"}, {"pk": 4054133, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 7, "verse": 1, "text": "After this, Jesus traveled in Galilee, \u24d0 since he did not want to travel in Judea \u24d1 because the Jews \u24d2 were trying to kill him. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d1 Lk 1:5
\u24d3 Jn 5:18
\u24d2 Jn 11:36
\u24d0 Mt 17:22"}, {"pk": 4054134, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 7, "verse": 2, "text": "The Jewish Festival of Shelters [1] \u24d4 was near.", "comment": "\u24d4 Ex 23:16
[1] Or Tabernacles, or Booths"}, {"pk": 4054135, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 7, "verse": 3, "text": "So his brothers \u24d5 said to him, \u201cLeave here and go to Judea so your disciples can see your works \u24d6 that you are doing.", "comment": "\u24d5 Mk 3:21,31-35; 6:3; Lk 8:19
\u24d6 Mk 6:28; Jn 5:36; Heb 3:9; Rv 15:3"}, {"pk": 4054136, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 7, "verse": 4, "text": "For no one does anything in secret while he\u2019s seeking public recognition. If you do these things, show yourself to the world.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4054137, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 7, "verse": 5, "text": "(For not even his brothers believed in him.)"}, {"pk": 4054138, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 7, "verse": 6, "text": "Jesus told them, \u201cMy time \u24d7has not yet arrived, but your time is always at hand.", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 37:39; Lk 20:10; Jn 7:8"}, {"pk": 4054139, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 7, "verse": 7, "text": "The world cannot hate \u24d8you, but it does hate me because I testify about it\u2009\u2014\u2009that its works are evil.", "comment": "\u24d8 Lk 6:27; 19:14"}, {"pk": 4054140, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 7, "verse": 8, "text": "Go up to the festival yourselves. I\u2019m not going up to this festival, [2]because my time has not yet fully come.\u201d", "comment": "[2] Other mss add yet"}, {"pk": 4054141, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 7, "verse": 9, "text": "After he had said these things, he stayed in Galilee."}, {"pk": 4054142, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 7, "verse": 10, "text": "After his brothers had gone up to the festival, then he also went up, not openly but secretly."}, {"pk": 4054143, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 7, "verse": 11, "text": "The Jews were looking for him at the festival and saying, \u201cWhere is he?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4054144, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 7, "verse": 12, "text": "And there was a lot of murmuring about him among the crowds. Some were saying, \u201cHe\u2019s a good \u24d9 man.\u201d Others were saying, \u201cNo, on the contrary, he\u2019s deceiving \u24da the people.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d9 Gn 1:31
\u24da Rv 20:10"}, {"pk": 4054145, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 7, "verse": 13, "text": "Still, nobody was talking publicly about him for fear of the Jews."}, {"pk": 4054146, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 7, "verse": 14, "text": "When the festival was already half over, Jesus went up into the temple \u24db and began to teach.", "comment": "\u24db Ac 21:26"}, {"pk": 4054147, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 7, "verse": 15, "text": "Then the Jews were amazed and said, \u201cHow is this man so learned, \u24dc since he hasn\u2019t been trained?\u201d", "comment": "\u24dc Mt 26:54"}, {"pk": 4054148, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 7, "verse": 16, "text": "Jesus answered them, \u201cMy teaching isn\u2019t mine but is from the one who sent me. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Jn 5:19,30"}, {"pk": 4054149, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 7, "verse": 17, "text": "If anyone wants to do his will, \u24d0he will know whether the teaching is from God or whether I am speaking on my own.", "comment": "\u24d0 Rm 8:27; Eph 1:9"}, {"pk": 4054150, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 7, "verse": 18, "text": "The one who speaks on his own seeks his own glory; \u24d1but he who seeks the glory \u24d2of the one who sent him is true, \u24d3and there is no unrighteousness in him. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d2 Lk 9:32; Jn 17:24; 2Co 3:18; 1Pt 5:4; 2Pt 3:18
\u24d1 Php 3:19
\u24d4 1Jn 3:5
\u24d3 Jn 8:14; 1Jn 5:20"}, {"pk": 4054151, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 7, "verse": 19, "text": "Didn\u2019t Moses \u24d5give you the law? Yet none of you keeps the law. \u24d6Why are you trying to kill me?\u201d", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 77:20; Mt 8:4; Heb 3:2
\u24d6 Rm 2:12-29; 3:9-10,20-23,27-28"}, {"pk": 4054152, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 7, "verse": 20, "text": "\u201cYou have a demon!\u201d the crowd responded. \u201cWho is trying to kill you?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4054153, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 7, "verse": 21, "text": " \u201cI performed one work, \u24d7 and you are all amazed,\u201d Jesus answered.", "comment": "\u24d7 Jn 5:36; Heb 3:9; Rv 15:3"}, {"pk": 4054154, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 7, "verse": 22, "text": "\u201cThis is why Moses has given you circumcision \u24d8\u2014\u2009not that it comes from Moses but from the fathers \u24d9\u2014\u2009and you circumcise a man on the Sabbath. \u24da", "comment": "\u24d8 Ac 15:1; Gl 6:15
\u24d9 Gn 17:9-14; Lv 12:3
\u24da Mk 2:23"}, {"pk": 4054155, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 7, "verse": 23, "text": "If a man receives circumcision on the Sabbath \u24dbso that the law of Moses \u24dcwon\u2019t be broken, are you angry at me because I made a man entirely well on the Sabbath?", "comment": "\u24db Lk 13:10
\u24dc Lk 2:22"}, {"pk": 4054156, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 7, "verse": 24, "text": "Stop judging \u24ddaccording to outward appearances; rather judge according to righteous judgment.\u201d", "comment": "\u24dd Lk 6:37; Heb 9:27"}, {"pk": 4054157, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 7, "verse": 25, "text": "Some of the people of Jerusalem \u24d0 were saying, \u201cIsn\u2019t this the man they are trying to kill?", "comment": "\u24d0 Mt 23:37"}, {"pk": 4054158, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 7, "verse": 26, "text": "Yet, look, he\u2019s speaking publicly and they\u2019re saying nothing to him. Can it be true that the authorities \u24d1 know he is the Messiah? \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d1 Lk 8:41; 12:58
\u24d2 Mt 1:17; Eph 5:2"}, {"pk": 4054159, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 7, "verse": 27, "text": "But we know where this man is from. \u24d3 When the Messiah comes, nobody will know where he is from.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d3 Mt 13:55; 21:11; Lk 4:22; Jn 6:42"}, {"pk": 4054160, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 7, "verse": 28, "text": "As he was teaching in the temple, \u24d4 Jesus cried out, \u201cYou know me and you know where I am from. Yet I have not come on my own, but the one who sent me \u24d5is true. You don\u2019t know him; \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Jn 1:26-33; 5:13; 8:14,19,55; 9:29-30; 12:35; 13:7; 14:5; 15:15,21; 20:14; Gl 4:8; 1Th 4:5; 2Th 1:8; Ti 1:16
\u24d4 Ac 21:26
\u24d5 Jn 5:19"}, {"pk": 4054161, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 7, "verse": 29, "text": "I know him because I am from him, and he sent me.\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Mk 9:37; Lk 10:22; Jn 1:6; 9:16"}, {"pk": 4054162, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 7, "verse": 30, "text": "Then they tried to seize him. Yet no one laid a hand on him because his hour had not yet come."}, {"pk": 4054163, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 7, "verse": 31, "text": "However, many from the crowd believed in him and said, \u201cWhen the Messiah comes, he won\u2019t perform more signs than this man has done, \u24d8 will he?\u201d", "comment": "\u24d8 Jn 15:24"}, {"pk": 4054164, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 7, "verse": 32, "text": "The Pharisees \u24d9 heard the crowd murmuring these things about him, and so the chief priests \u24da and the Pharisees sent servants [3] to arrest him.", "comment": "\u24da Mt 2:4
[3] Or temple police, or officers, also in vv. 45,46
\u24d9 Mk 7:3"}, {"pk": 4054165, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 7, "verse": 33, "text": "Then Jesus said, \u201cI am only with you for a short time. \u24dbThen I\u2019m going to the one who sent me. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Jn 14:12; 16:5,10,17,28
\u24db Jn 12:35; 14:19; 16:5,16"}, {"pk": 4054166, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 7, "verse": 34, "text": "You will look for me, but you will not find me; and where I am, you cannot come.\u201d \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Jn 8:21; 13:33"}, {"pk": 4054167, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 7, "verse": 35, "text": "Then the Jews \u24d0 said to one another, \u201cWhere does he intend to go so we won\u2019t find him? He doesn\u2019t intend to go to the Jewish people dispersed [4] \u24d1 among the Greeks \u24d2 and teach the Greeks, does he?", "comment": "[4] Gk diaspora; Jewish people scattered throughout Gentile lands
\u24d1 Jms 1:1; 1Pt 1:1
\u24d2 Gl 2:3
\u24d0 Jn 11:36"}, {"pk": 4054168, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 7, "verse": 36, "text": "What is this remark he made: \u2018You will look for me, and you will not find me; and where I am, you cannot come\u2019 \u24d3?\u201d", "comment": "\u24d3 Jn 8:21"}, {"pk": 4054169, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 7, "verse": 37, "text": "On the last and most important day of the festival, \u24d4 Jesus stood up and cried out, \u201cIf anyone is thirsty, let him come to me [5] \u24d5and drink. \u24d6", "comment": "[5] Other mss omit to me
\u24d5 Lk 14:26
\u24d6 Is 55:1; Rv 22:17
\u24d4 Lv 23:34-36; Nm 29:35; Dt 16:13-14; Neh 8:18; Jn 5:1"}, {"pk": 4054170, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 7, "verse": 38, "text": "The one who believes in me, \u24d7as the Scripture \u24d8has said, will have streams of living water \u24d9flow \u24dafrom deep within him.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d8 Mt 26:54
\u24d9 Jn 4:10-14
\u24da Ex 17:1-6; Ps 78:15-16; 105:40-41; Pr 18:4; Is 12:3; Ezk 47:1-11; Zch 14:8; Rv 22:1-2
\u24d7 Jn 6:35"}, {"pk": 4054171, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 7, "verse": 39, "text": "He said this about the Spirit. \u24db Those who believed in Jesus were going to receive the Spirit, \u24dc for the Spirit [6] had not yet been given [7] because Jesus had not yet been glorified.", "comment": "\u24dc Ac 2:33
[6] Other mss read Holy Spirit
[7] Lit the Spirit was not yet
\u24db Ps 51:11; Jn 1:33; Ac 2:4; 8:15; Rm 8:9; Gl 5:25; Ti 3:5; Rv 3:22"}, {"pk": 4054172, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 7, "verse": 40, "text": "When some from the crowd heard these words, they said, \u201cThis truly is the Prophet.\u201d \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Jn 6:14"}, {"pk": 4054173, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 7, "verse": 41, "text": "Others said, \u201cThis is the Messiah.\u201d But some said, \u201cSurely the Messiah doesn\u2019t come from Galilee, does he?"}, {"pk": 4054174, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 7, "verse": 42, "text": "Doesn\u2019t the Scripture \u24d0 say that the Messiah comes from David\u2019s \u24d1 offspring [8] and from the town of Bethlehem, \u24d2 where David lived?\u201d", "comment": "\u24d1 Lk 1:27
\u24d0 2Pt 1:20
[8] Lit seed
\u24d2 Gn 35:19"}, {"pk": 4054175, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 7, "verse": 43, "text": "So the crowd was divided \u24d3 because of him.", "comment": "\u24d3 Jn 9:16; 1Co 1:10"}, {"pk": 4054176, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 7, "verse": 44, "text": "Some of them wanted to seize him, \u24d4 but no one laid hands on him.", "comment": "\u24d4 Jn 10:39"}, {"pk": 4054177, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 7, "verse": 45, "text": "Then the servants \u24d5 came to the chief priests \u24d6 and Pharisees, who asked them, \u201cWhy didn\u2019t you bring him?\u201d", "comment": "\u24d5 Jn 18:18
\u24d6 Mt 2:4"}, {"pk": 4054178, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 7, "verse": 46, "text": "The servants answered, \u201cNo man ever spoke like this!\u201d [9] \u24d7", "comment": "[9] Other mss read like this man
\u24d7 Mt 7:28-29"}, {"pk": 4054179, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 7, "verse": 47, "text": "Then the Pharisees responded to them: \u201cAre you fooled \u24d8 too?", "comment": "\u24d8 Rv 20:10"}, {"pk": 4054180, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 7, "verse": 48, "text": "Have any of the rulers \u24d9 or Pharisees believed in him?", "comment": "\u24d9 Lk 8:41"}, {"pk": 4054181, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 7, "verse": 49, "text": "But this crowd, which doesn\u2019t know the law, is accursed.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4054182, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 7, "verse": 50, "text": "Nicodemus \u24da \u2009\u2014\u2009the one who came to him previously and who was one of them\u2009\u2014\u2009said to them,", "comment": "\u24da Jn 3:1; 19:39"}, {"pk": 4054183, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 7, "verse": 51, "text": "\u201cOur law doesn\u2019t judge a man before it hears from him and knows what he\u2019s doing, does it?\u201d \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Dt 1:16; 17:6; 19:15"}, {"pk": 4054184, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 7, "verse": 52, "text": "\u201cYou aren\u2019t from Galilee \u24dc too, are you?\u201d they replied. \u201cInvestigate and you will see that no prophet arises from Galilee.\u201d \u24dd [The earliest mss do not include 7:53\u20138:11.] [10]", "comment": "\u24dc Mt 17:22
\u24dd 2Kg 14:25
[10] Other mss include all or some of the passage after Jn 7:36,44,52; 21:25; or Lk 21:38."}, {"pk": 4054185, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 7, "verse": 53, "text": "Then each one went to his house."}, {"pk": 4054186, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 8, "verse": 1, "text": "But Jesus went to the Mount of Olives. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Mt 21:1"}, {"pk": 4054187, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 8, "verse": 2, "text": "At dawn he went to the temple \u24d1 again, and all the people were coming to him. \u24d2 He sat down \u24d3 and began to teach them.", "comment": "\u24d1 Ac 21:26
\u24d3 Mk 9:35
\u24d2 Mk 1:45"}, {"pk": 4054188, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 8, "verse": 3, "text": "Then the scribes and the Pharisees \u24d4 brought a woman caught in adultery, \u24d5 making her stand in the center.", "comment": "\u24d4 Mk 7:3
\u24d5 Nm 5:11"}, {"pk": 4054189, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 8, "verse": 4, "text": "\u201cTeacher,\u201d they said to him, \u201cthis woman was caught in the act of committing adultery. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Mt 5:27-28"}, {"pk": 4054190, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 8, "verse": 5, "text": "In the law Moses \u24d7 commanded us to stone such women. \u24d8 So what do you say?\u201d", "comment": "\u24d8 Lv 20:10; Dt 22:22-24; Ezk 16:38-41
\u24d7 Ps 77:20; Mt 8:4; Heb 3:2"}, {"pk": 4054191, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 8, "verse": 6, "text": "They asked this to trap him, \u24d9 in order that they might have evidence to accuse him. Jesus stooped down and started writing on the ground with his finger.", "comment": "\u24d9 Lk 11:54"}, {"pk": 4054192, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 8, "verse": 7, "text": "When they persisted in questioning him, he stood up and said to them, \u201cThe one without sin \u24da among you \u24db should be the first to throw a stone at her.\u201d \u24dc", "comment": "\u24da Rm 3:23; 6:23
\u24dc Dt 17:7
\u24db Rm 2:1,22"}, {"pk": 4054193, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 8, "verse": 8, "text": "Then he stooped down again and continued writing on the ground."}, {"pk": 4054194, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 8, "verse": 9, "text": "When they heard this, they left one by one, starting with the older men. Only he was left, with the woman in the center."}, {"pk": 4054195, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 8, "verse": 10, "text": "When Jesus stood up, he said to her, \u201cWoman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4054196, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 8, "verse": 11, "text": "\u201cNo one, Lord,\u201d [1] she answered. \u201cNeither do I condemn you,\u201d \u24dd said Jesus. \u201cGo, and from now on do not sin anymore.\u201d", "comment": "\u24dd Jn 3:17
[1] Or Sir; Jn 4:15,49; 5:7; 6:34; 9:36"}, {"pk": 4054197, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 8, "verse": 12, "text": "Jesus spoke to them again: \u201cI am \u24d0 the light \u24d1 of the world. Anyone who follows me will never walk in the darkness but will have the light of life.\u201d \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 36:9; Jn 12:46; 1Jn 2:8
\u24d0 Ex 3:14; Jn 8:24,58
\u24d2 Ex 13:21-22; 14:19-25; Is 42:6; 49:6; 60:19-22; Zch 14:5-8; Jn 9:5; 12:46"}, {"pk": 4054198, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 8, "verse": 13, "text": "So the Pharisees said to him, \u201cYou are testifying about yourself. Your testimony is not valid.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4054199, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 8, "verse": 14, "text": " \u201cEven if I testify about myself,\u201d Jesus replied, \u201cMy testimony is true, because I know where I came from and where I\u2019m going. But you don\u2019t know where I come from or where I\u2019m going. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Jn 3:8; 7:28; 9:29; 12:35; 13:3,36; 14:5; 16:5,28; 1Jn 2:11"}, {"pk": 4054200, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 8, "verse": 15, "text": "You judge \u24d4by human standards. [2] \u24d5I judge no one. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d4 Lk 6:37; Rv 19:11
[2] Lit You judge according to the flesh
\u24d5 Php 3:3
\u24d6 Jn 3:17; 12:47"}, {"pk": 4054201, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 8, "verse": 16, "text": "And if I do judge, my judgment is true, because it is not I alone who judge, but I and the Father who sent me. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Mt 12:41; Jn 16:32; 2Th 1:5"}, {"pk": 4054202, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 8, "verse": 17, "text": "Even in your law it is written that the testimony of two witnesses is true. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Nm 35:30; Jn 8:14"}, {"pk": 4054203, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 8, "verse": 18, "text": "I am the one who testifies \u24d9about myself, and the Father who sent me testifies about me.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d9 1Jn 5:7,9"}, {"pk": 4054204, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 8, "verse": 19, "text": "Then they asked him, \u201cWhere is your Father?\u201d \u201cYou know neither me nor my Father,\u201d \u24da Jesus answered. \u201cIf you knew me, you would also know my Father.\u201d \u24db", "comment": "\u24da Jn 7:28; 1Jn 2:23
\u24db Lk 10:22; Jn 17:3; 1Jn 4:8"}, {"pk": 4054205, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 8, "verse": 20, "text": "He spoke these words by the treasury, \u24dc while teaching in the temple. But no one seized him, because his hour had not yet come.", "comment": "\u24dc Mk 12:41,43; Lk 21:1"}, {"pk": 4054206, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 8, "verse": 21, "text": "Then he said to them again, \u201cI\u2019m going away; \u24ddyou will look for me, and you will die in your sin. \u24d0Where I\u2019m going, you cannot come.\u201d \u24d1", "comment": "\u24dd Jn 14:2; 16:5
\u24d0 Dt 24:16; Ezk 3:18; 33:8; Jn 15:22; Rm 3:23; 6:23
\u24d1 Jn 7:34,36; 8:22; 13:33"}, {"pk": 4054207, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 8, "verse": 22, "text": "So the Jews said again, \u201cHe won\u2019t kill himself, will he, since he says, \u2018Where I\u2019m going, you cannot come\u2019 \u24d2?\u201d", "comment": "\u24d2 Jn 8:21"}, {"pk": 4054208, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 8, "verse": 23, "text": " \u201cYou are from below,\u201d he told them, \u201cI am from above. \u24d3You are of this world; \u24d4I am not of this world. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d3 Jn 3:13,31; 18:36; Col 3:1-2
\u24d4 1Jn 4:5
\u24d5 Jn 15:19; 17:14-16; 18:36"}, {"pk": 4054209, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 8, "verse": 24, "text": "Therefore I told you that you will die in your sins. For if you do not believe that I am he, you will die in your sins.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4054210, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 8, "verse": 25, "text": "\u201cWho are you?\u201d they questioned. \u201cExactly what I\u2019ve been telling you from the very beginning,\u201d Jesus told them."}, {"pk": 4054211, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 8, "verse": 26, "text": "\u201cI have many things to say and to judge about you, but the one who sent me \u24d6is true, and what I have heard from him\u2009\u2014\u2009these things I tell the world.\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 Jn 5:19
\u24d7 Jn 3:32; 15:15"}, {"pk": 4054212, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 8, "verse": 27, "text": "They did not know he was speaking to them about the Father."}, {"pk": 4054213, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 8, "verse": 28, "text": "So Jesus said to them, \u201cWhen you lift up the Son of Man, \u24d8then you will know that I am \u24d9he, and that I do nothing on my own. \u24daBut just as the Father taught me, I say these things.", "comment": "\u24d8 Mk 2:10
\u24d9 Jn 8:24
\u24da Mk 6:5; Jn 9:33; 15:5"}, {"pk": 4054214, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 8, "verse": 29, "text": "The one who sent me is with me. He has not left me alone, \u24dbbecause I always do what pleases him.\u201d", "comment": "\u24db Jn 16:32; Ac 10:38"}, {"pk": 4054215, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 8, "verse": 30, "text": "As he was saying these things, many believed in him."}, {"pk": 4054216, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 8, "verse": 31, "text": "Then Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, \u201cIf you continue in my word, [3] \u24dcyou really are my disciples.", "comment": "[3] Or my teaching, or my message, also in v. 37
\u24dc Jn 2:22; 18:32"}, {"pk": 4054217, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 8, "verse": 32, "text": "You will know the truth, \u24ddand the truth will set you free.\u201d", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 119:142; Jn 14:6; 2Th 2:10"}, {"pk": 4054218, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 8, "verse": 33, "text": "\u201cWe are descendants [4] of Abraham,\u201d \u24d0 they answered him, \u201cand we have never been enslaved to anyone. How can you say, \u2018You will become free\u2019?\u201d", "comment": "[4] Or offspring; lit seed, also in v. 37; Jn 7:42
\u24d0 Gn 16:15; Jn 8:37; Heb 2:16"}, {"pk": 4054219, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 8, "verse": 34, "text": "Jesus responded, \u201cTruly I tell you, everyone who commits sin is a slave of sin. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Rm 6:17-20; 2Pt 2:19"}, {"pk": 4054220, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 8, "verse": 35, "text": "A slave does not remain in the household forever, \u24d2but a son does remain forever. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d2 1Jn 2:17
\u24d3 Gn 21:10; Lk 15:31; Gl 4:30"}, {"pk": 4054221, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 8, "verse": 36, "text": "So if the Son sets you free, you really will be free."}, {"pk": 4054222, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 8, "verse": 37, "text": "I know you are descendants of Abraham, \u24d4but you are trying to kill me because my word has no place among you.", "comment": "\u24d4 Lk 19:9; Jn 8:31-47; Ac 13:26; Rm 4:11,16; Gl 3:7"}, {"pk": 4054223, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 8, "verse": 38, "text": "I speak what I have seen \u24d5in the presence of the Father; [5] \u24d6so then, you do what you have heard from your father.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d5 Jn 3:32; 5:19; 6:46
[5] Other mss read of my Father
\u24d6 Mt 5:16; 11:27; Lk 11:13; Jn 8:42"}, {"pk": 4054224, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 8, "verse": 39, "text": "\u201cOur father is Abraham,\u201d they replied. \u201cIf you were Abraham\u2019s children,\u201d Jesus told them, \u201cyou would do what Abraham did. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Gl 3:7,9"}, {"pk": 4054225, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 8, "verse": 40, "text": "But now you are trying to kill me, a man who has told you the truth \u24d8that I heard from God. Abraham did not do this.", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 119:142; Jn 14:6"}, {"pk": 4054226, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 8, "verse": 41, "text": "You\u2019re doing what your father does.\u201d \u24d9 \u201cWe weren\u2019t born \u24da of sexual immorality,\u201d \u24db they said. \u201cWe have one Father\u2009\u2014\u2009God.\u201d \u24dc", "comment": "\u24d9 2Jn 9
\u24da 1Jn 2:29
\u24db Hs 2:4; 1Th 4:3
\u24dc Dt 32:6"}, {"pk": 4054227, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 8, "verse": 42, "text": "Jesus said to them, \u201cIf God were your Father, you would love me, \u24ddbecause I came from God \u24d0and I am here. For I didn\u2019t come on my own, but he sent me.", "comment": "\u24dd Dt 6:5; Lk 10:27; 1Jn 5:1
\u24d0 Jn 13:3; 16:27; 1Jn 5:20"}, {"pk": 4054228, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 8, "verse": 43, "text": "Why don\u2019t you understand what I say? Because you cannot listen to [6]my word. \u24d1", "comment": "[6] Or cannot hear
\u24d1 Lk 6:47; Jn 18:32"}, {"pk": 4054229, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 8, "verse": 44, "text": "You are of your father the devil, \u24d2and you want to carry out your father\u2019s desires. He was a murderer \u24d3from the beginning \u24d4and does not stand in the truth, \u24d5because there is no truth in him. When he tells a lie, he speaks from his own nature, [7]because he is a liar and the father of lies.", "comment": "\u24d3 1Jn 3:15
\u24d2 Mt 4:1; Jn 13:2,27; Eph 2:1-3
\u24d4 Gn 3:1-4; 4:8-9; Ac 26:4; 2Co 11:3; 1Jn 3:8-15; Rv 12:9
\u24d5 Jn 14:6; Rm 3:7
[7] Lit from his own things"}, {"pk": 4054230, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 8, "verse": 45, "text": "Yet because I tell the truth, you do not believe me."}, {"pk": 4054231, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 8, "verse": 46, "text": "Who among you can convict me of sin? \u24d6If I am telling the truth, why don\u2019t you believe me?", "comment": "\u24d6 Jn 15:22; 1Jn 3:5"}, {"pk": 4054232, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 8, "verse": 47, "text": "The one who is from God listens to God\u2019s words. This is why you don\u2019t listen, because you are not from God.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4054233, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 8, "verse": 48, "text": "The Jews responded to him, \u201cAren\u2019t we right in saying that you\u2019re a Samaritan \u24d7 and have a demon?\u201d \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d7 Lk 9:52; Ac 1:8
\u24d8 Jn 7:20; 10:20; Rv 9:20; 18:2"}, {"pk": 4054234, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 8, "verse": 49, "text": " \u201cI do not have a demon,\u201d Jesus answered. \u201cOn the contrary, I honor my Father and you dishonor me."}, {"pk": 4054235, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 8, "verse": 50, "text": "I do not seek my own glory; \u24d9there is one who seeks it and judges.", "comment": "\u24d9 Jn 17:24; Php 3:19; 1Pt 5:4"}, {"pk": 4054236, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 8, "verse": 51, "text": "Truly I tell you, if anyone keeps my word, \u24dahe will never see death.\u201d", "comment": "\u24da Jn 8:52,55; 14:23-24; 15:20; 17:6; 18:32; 1Jn 2:5; Rv 1:3; 3:8,10; 22:7,9"}, {"pk": 4054237, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 8, "verse": 52, "text": "Then the Jews said, \u201cNow we know you have a demon. Abraham died and so did the prophets. You say, \u2018If anyone keeps my word, he will never taste death.\u2019"}, {"pk": 4054238, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 8, "verse": 53, "text": "Are you greater than our father Abraham who died? And the prophets died. Who do you claim to be?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4054239, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 8, "verse": 54, "text": " \u201cIf I glorify myself,\u201d Jesus answered, \u201cmy glory is nothing. My Father\u2009\u2014\u2009about whom you say, \u2018He is our God\u2019\u2009\u2014\u2009he is the one who glorifies me."}, {"pk": 4054240, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 8, "verse": 55, "text": "You do not know him, but I know him. If I were to say I don\u2019t know him, \u24dbI would be a liar like you. But I do know him, \u24dcand I keep his word.", "comment": "\u24dc Mt 11:27
\u24db Jn 7:28"}, {"pk": 4054241, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 8, "verse": 56, "text": "Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day; he saw it \u24ddand was glad.\u201d", "comment": "\u24dd Lk 10:24; Heb 11:13-19"}, {"pk": 4054242, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 8, "verse": 57, "text": "The Jews replied, \u201cYou aren\u2019t fifty years old yet, and you\u2019ve seen Abraham?\u201d [8]", "comment": "[8] Other mss read and Abraham has seen you?"}, {"pk": 4054243, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 8, "verse": 58, "text": "Jesus said to them, \u201cTruly I tell you, before Abraham was, I am.\u201d \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Ex 3:14; Ps 45:8; Jn 1:15; 8:24; 17:5; Col 1:17"}, {"pk": 4054244, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 8, "verse": 59, "text": "So they picked up stones \u24d1 to throw at him. \u24d2 But Jesus was hidden [9] \u24d3 and went out of the temple. [10] \u24d4", "comment": "[10] Other mss add and having gone through their midst, he passed by
\u24d1 Jn 10:33
\u24d4 Ac 21:26
\u24d3 Lk 4:30; Jn 12:36
[9] Or Jesus hid himself
\u24d2 Ex 17:4; Lv 24:16; 1Sm 30:6; 1Kg 21:10-13; Jn 10:31; 11:8"}, {"pk": 4054245, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 9, "verse": 1, "text": "As he was passing by, he saw a man blind from birth."}, {"pk": 4054246, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 9, "verse": 2, "text": "His disciples asked him: \u201cRabbi, \u24d5 who sinned, this man \u24d6 or his parents, \u24d7 that he was born blind?\u201d", "comment": "\u24d5 Jn 11:8
\u24d7 Ex 20:5; Jb 21:19
\u24d6 Ezk 18:20"}, {"pk": 4054247, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 9, "verse": 3, "text": " \u201cNeither this man nor his parents sinned,\u201d Jesus answered. \u201cThis came about so that God\u2019s works \u24d8might be displayed in him.", "comment": "\u24d8 Jn 5:36; 6:28-29; Rm 14:20; Heb 3:9; Rv 15:3"}, {"pk": 4054248, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 9, "verse": 4, "text": "We [1]must do the works \u24d9of him who sent me [2]while it is day. \u24daNight is coming when no one can work.", "comment": "[1] Other mss read I
\u24da Jn 11:9; 12:35; Rm 13:12
[2] Other mss read us
\u24d9 Jn 5:17; 2Jn 8"}, {"pk": 4054249, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 9, "verse": 5, "text": "As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.\u201d \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Mt 5:14; Jn 8:12; 12:46"}, {"pk": 4054250, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 9, "verse": 6, "text": "After he said these things he spit on the ground, made some mud \u24dc from the saliva, and spread the mud on his eyes.", "comment": "\u24dc Gn 2:7"}, {"pk": 4054251, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 9, "verse": 7, "text": "\u201cGo,\u201d he told him, \u201cwash in the pool of Siloam\u201d \u24dd (which means \u201cSent\u201d). So he left, washed, and came back seeing. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Is 35:5
\u24dd Lk 13:4; Jn 9:11"}, {"pk": 4054252, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 9, "verse": 8, "text": "His neighbors and those who had seen him before as a beggar said, \u201cIsn\u2019t this the one who used to sit begging?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4054253, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 9, "verse": 9, "text": "Some said, \u201cHe\u2019s the one.\u201d Others were saying, \u201cNo, but he looks like him.\u201d He kept saying, \u201cI\u2019m the one.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4054254, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 9, "verse": 10, "text": "So they asked him, \u201cThen how were your eyes opened?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4054255, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 9, "verse": 11, "text": "He answered, \u201cThe man called Jesus made mud, spread it on my eyes, and told me, \u2018Go to Siloam \u24d1and wash.\u2019 So when I went and washed I received my sight.\u201d \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d1 Jn 9:7
\u24d2 Ac 9:12"}, {"pk": 4054256, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 9, "verse": 12, "text": "\u201cWhere is he?\u201d they asked. \u201cI don\u2019t know,\u201d he said."}, {"pk": 4054257, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 9, "verse": 13, "text": "They brought the man who used to be blind to the Pharisees. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Mk 7:3"}, {"pk": 4054258, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 9, "verse": 14, "text": "The day that Jesus made the mud and opened his eyes was a Sabbath. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Mk 2:23"}, {"pk": 4054259, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 9, "verse": 15, "text": "Then the Pharisees asked him again how he received his sight. \u201cHe put mud on my eyes,\u201d he told them. \u201cI washed and I can see.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4054260, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 9, "verse": 16, "text": "Some of the Pharisees said, \u201cThis man is not from God, \u24d5 because he doesn\u2019t keep the Sabbath.\u201d But others were saying, \u201cHow can a sinful man \u24d6 perform such signs?\u201d And there was a division \u24d7 among them.", "comment": "\u24d7 Jn 7:43; 10:19; 1Co 1:10
\u24d6 Mt 26:45; Lk 24:7; Jn 9:24; Rm 5:19
\u24d5 Jn 7:29"}, {"pk": 4054261, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 9, "verse": 17, "text": "Again they asked the blind man, \u201cWhat do you say about him, since he opened your eyes?\u201d \u201cHe\u2019s a prophet,\u201d \u24d8 he said.", "comment": "\u24d8 Jn 6:14"}, {"pk": 4054262, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 9, "verse": 18, "text": "The Jews did not believe this about him\u2009\u2014\u2009that he was blind and received sight\u2009\u2014\u2009until they summoned the parents of the one who had received his sight."}, {"pk": 4054263, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 9, "verse": 19, "text": "They asked them, \u201cIs this your son, the one you say was born blind? How then does he now see?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4054264, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 9, "verse": 20, "text": "\u201cWe know this is our son and that he was born blind,\u201d his parents answered."}, {"pk": 4054265, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 9, "verse": 21, "text": "\u201cBut we don\u2019t know how he now sees, and we don\u2019t know who opened his eyes. Ask him; he\u2019s of age. He will speak for himself.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4054266, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 9, "verse": 22, "text": "His parents said these things because they were afraid of the Jews, since the Jews had already agreed that if anyone confessed him as the Messiah, \u24d9 he would be banned from the synagogue.", "comment": "\u24d9 Mt 1:17; Eph 5:2"}, {"pk": 4054267, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 9, "verse": 23, "text": "This is why his parents said, \u201cHe\u2019s of age; ask him.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4054268, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 9, "verse": 24, "text": "So a second time they summoned the man who had been blind and told him, \u201cGive glory \u24da to God. \u24db We know that this man is a sinner.\u201d", "comment": "\u24db Jos 7:19; 1Sm 6:5; Is 42:12; Jr 13:16; Lk 2:14; Rm 4:20
\u24da Jn 17:24"}, {"pk": 4054269, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 9, "verse": 25, "text": "He answered, \u201cWhether or not he\u2019s a sinner, I don\u2019t know. One thing I do know: I was blind, and now I can see!\u201d"}, {"pk": 4054270, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 9, "verse": 26, "text": "Then they asked him, \u201cWhat did he do to you? How did he open your eyes?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4054271, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 9, "verse": 27, "text": "\u201cI already told you,\u201d he said, \u201cand you didn\u2019t listen. Why do you want to hear it again? You don\u2019t want to become his disciples too, do you?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4054272, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 9, "verse": 28, "text": "They ridiculed him: \u201cYou\u2019re that man\u2019s disciple, but we\u2019re Moses\u2019s \u24dc disciples.", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 77:20; Mt 8:4; Heb 3:2"}, {"pk": 4054273, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 9, "verse": 29, "text": "We know that God has spoken to Moses. But this man\u2009\u2014\u2009we don\u2019t know where he\u2019s from.\u201d \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Jn 7:27-28; 8:14"}, {"pk": 4054274, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 9, "verse": 30, "text": "\u201cThis is an amazing thing!\u201d the man told them. \u201cYou don\u2019t know where he is from, and yet he opened my eyes."}, {"pk": 4054275, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 9, "verse": 31, "text": "We know that God doesn\u2019t listen to sinners, \u24d0 but if anyone is God-fearing and does his will, \u24d1 he listens to him. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 34:15,16; 145:19; Pr 15:20; Jms 5:16-18; 1Jn 5:14-15
\u24d1 Eph 1:9
\u24d0 Jb 27:9; Ps 66:18; Pr 28:9; Is 1:15; 1Jn 3:21"}, {"pk": 4054276, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 9, "verse": 32, "text": "Throughout history [3] no one has ever heard of someone opening the eyes of a person born blind. \u24d3", "comment": "[3] Lit From the age
\u24d3 Jn 15:24"}, {"pk": 4054277, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 9, "verse": 33, "text": "If this man were not from God, he wouldn\u2019t be able to do anything.\u201d \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Jn 8:28"}, {"pk": 4054278, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 9, "verse": 34, "text": "\u201cYou were born entirely in sin,\u201d \u24d5 they replied, \u201cand are you trying to teach us?\u201d Then they threw him out. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Is 66:5
\u24d5 Ps 51:5"}, {"pk": 4054279, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 9, "verse": 35, "text": "Jesus heard that they had thrown the man out, and when he found him, he asked, \u201cDo you believe in the Son of Man?\u201d [4] \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Mk 2:10
[4] Other mss read the Son of God"}, {"pk": 4054280, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 9, "verse": 36, "text": "\u201cWho is he, Sir, \u24d8 that I may believe in him?\u201d he asked.", "comment": "\u24d8 Lk 10:1"}, {"pk": 4054281, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 9, "verse": 37, "text": "Jesus answered, \u201cYou have seen him; in fact, he is the one speaking with you.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4054282, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 9, "verse": 38, "text": "\u201cI believe, Lord!\u201d he said, and he worshiped him."}, {"pk": 4054283, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 9, "verse": 39, "text": "Jesus said, \u201cI came into this world \u24d9for judgment, \u24dain order that those who do not see will see and those who do see will become blind.\u201d \u24db", "comment": "\u24da Mk 12:40; Jn 5:22-30
\u24d9 Jn 18:37
\u24db Lk 4:18; Jn 3:19; 12:47-50"}, {"pk": 4054284, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 9, "verse": 40, "text": "Some of the Pharisees who were with him heard these things and asked him, \u201cWe aren\u2019t blind too, are we?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4054285, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 9, "verse": 41, "text": " \u201cIf you were blind,\u201d Jesus told them, \u201cyou wouldn\u2019t have sin. \u24dcBut now that you say, \u2018We see,\u2019 your sin remains.", "comment": "\u24dc Jn 15:22,24; 1Jn 1:8; 3:5"}, {"pk": 4054286, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 10, "verse": 1, "text": " \u201cTruly I tell you, anyone who doesn\u2019t enter the sheep pen by the gate but climbs in some other way is a thief and a robber. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Jr 7:11; Hs 6:9; 1Th 5:2,4; 2Pt 3:10; Rv 3:3; 16:15"}, {"pk": 4054287, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 10, "verse": 2, "text": "The one who enters by the gate is the shepherd \u24d0 of the sheep. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Mt 7:15
\u24d0 Gn 4:2; Ps 23:1"}, {"pk": 4054288, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 10, "verse": 3, "text": "The gatekeeper opens it for him, and the sheep hear his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out."}, {"pk": 4054289, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 10, "verse": 4, "text": "When he has brought all his own outside, he goes ahead of them. The sheep follow him because they know his voice."}, {"pk": 4054290, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 10, "verse": 5, "text": "They will never follow a stranger; instead they will run away from him, because they don\u2019t know the voice of strangers.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4054291, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 10, "verse": 6, "text": "Jesus gave them this figure of speech, but they did not understand \u24d2 what he was telling them.", "comment": "\u24d2 Mk 9:32; Lk 2:50; 9:45; 18:34; Jn 2:24; 12:16"}, {"pk": 4054292, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 10, "verse": 7, "text": "Jesus said again, \u201cTruly I tell you, I am \u24d3the gate for the sheep. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d3 Ex 3:14; Ps 45:8; Jn 8:24
\u24d4 Mt 7:15"}, {"pk": 4054293, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 10, "verse": 8, "text": "All who came before me [1]are thieves and robbers, but the sheep didn\u2019t listen to them.", "comment": "[1] Other mss omit before me"}, {"pk": 4054294, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 10, "verse": 9, "text": "I am the gate. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will come in and go out and find pasture."}, {"pk": 4054295, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 10, "verse": 10, "text": "A thief comes only to steal \u24d5and kill and destroy. \u24d6I have come so that they may have life and have it in abundance.", "comment": "\u24d6 Jn 6:27
\u24d5 Eph 4:28"}, {"pk": 4054296, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 10, "verse": 11, "text": " \u201cI am the good shepherd. \u24d7 The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Mt 20:28; Mk 10:45; 2Co 5:21; Gl 3:13; 1Jn 3:16
\u24d7 Ps 23; Is 40:11; Ezk 34:12,23; 37:24; Zch 13:7; Jn 21:15-17; Heb 13:20; 1Pt 2:25; 5:4; Rv 7:17"}, {"pk": 4054297, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 10, "verse": 12, "text": "The hired hand, since he is not the shepherd and doesn\u2019t own the sheep, leaves them [2]and runs away when he sees a wolf \u24d9coming. The wolf then snatches and scatters them.", "comment": "[2] Lit leaves the sheep
\u24d9 Lk 10:3"}, {"pk": 4054298, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 10, "verse": 13, "text": "This happens because he is a hired hand and doesn\u2019t care about the sheep."}, {"pk": 4054299, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 10, "verse": 14, "text": " \u201cI am the good shepherd. I know my own, and my own know me,"}, {"pk": 4054300, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 10, "verse": 15, "text": "just as the Father knows me, and I know the Father. \u24daI lay down my life \u24dbfor the sheep.", "comment": "\u24da Mt 11:27; Lk 10:22
\u24db Mt 20:28"}, {"pk": 4054301, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 10, "verse": 16, "text": "But I have other sheep \u24dcthat are not from this sheep pen; I must bring them also, and they will listen to my voice. Then there will be one flock, one shepherd. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dc Is 56:8; Ezk 34:11-13; Mt 8:11,12; Jn 12:32; Ac 10:34-35; 1Pt 2:25
\u24dd Ezk 34:23; 37:24; Jn 11:52; 17:11,20-22; Eph 2:11-19"}, {"pk": 4054302, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 10, "verse": 17, "text": "This is why the Father loves me, \u24d0because I lay down my life \u24d1so that I may take it up again.", "comment": "\u24d0 Jn 3:35; 5:20
\u24d1 1Jn 3:16"}, {"pk": 4054303, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 10, "verse": 18, "text": "No one takes it from me, but I lay it down on my own. I have the right to lay it down, and I have the right to take it up again. I have received this command from my Father.\u201d \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Jn 5:19"}, {"pk": 4054304, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 10, "verse": 19, "text": "Again the Jews were divided \u24d3 because of these words.", "comment": "\u24d3 Jn 7:43; 9:16"}, {"pk": 4054305, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 10, "verse": 20, "text": "Many of them were saying, \u201cHe has a demon \u24d4 and he\u2019s crazy. Why do you listen to him?\u201d", "comment": "\u24d4 Jn 7:20; 8:48; Rv 9:20; 18:2"}, {"pk": 4054306, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 10, "verse": 21, "text": "Others were saying, \u201cThese aren\u2019t the words of someone who is demon-possessed. Can a demon open the eyes of the blind?\u201d \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 4:11; Ps 146:8; Jn 9:32-33"}, {"pk": 4054307, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 10, "verse": 22, "text": "Then the Festival of Dedication took place in Jerusalem, and it was winter."}, {"pk": 4054308, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 10, "verse": 23, "text": "Jesus was walking in the temple in Solomon\u2019s Colonnade. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Ac 3:11; 5:12"}, {"pk": 4054309, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 10, "verse": 24, "text": "The Jews surrounded him and asked, \u201cHow long are you going to keep us in suspense? [3] If you are the Messiah, \u24d7 tell us plainly.\u201d [4] \u24d8", "comment": "[3] Lit \u201cHow long are you taking away our life?
\u24d7 Mt 1:17; Eph 5:2
[4] Or openly, orpublicly
\u24d8 Mt 26:63; Lk 22:67; 2Co 3:12"}, {"pk": 4054310, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 10, "verse": 25, "text": " \u201cI did tell you and you don\u2019t believe,\u201d Jesus answered them. \u201cThe works \u24d9that I do in my Father\u2019s name testify about me.", "comment": "\u24d9 Jn 5:36; 6:28-29; Rm 14:20; Heb 3:9; 2Jn 8; Rv 15:3"}, {"pk": 4054311, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 10, "verse": 26, "text": "But you don\u2019t believe because you are not of my sheep. [5] \u24da", "comment": "[5] Other mss add just as I told you
\u24da Jn 6:37; 8:47"}, {"pk": 4054312, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 10, "verse": 27, "text": "My sheep hear my voice, I know them, and they follow me."}, {"pk": 4054313, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 10, "verse": 28, "text": "I give them eternal life, \u24dband they will never perish. \u24dcNo one will snatch \u24ddthem out of my hand.", "comment": "\u24db Jn 12:25; Ac 13:48; 1Jn 2:25
\u24dc Mt 10:42; Mk 9:41; Lk 21:18; Jn 3:16; 6:27,39; 17:12; 18:9; 2Co 4:9; 2Jn 8
\u24dd 1Th 4:17"}, {"pk": 4054314, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 10, "verse": 29, "text": "My Father, \u24d0who has given them to me, is greater than all. No one is able to snatch them out of the Father\u2019s hand.", "comment": "\u24d0 Mt 11:27"}, {"pk": 4054315, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 10, "verse": 30, "text": "I and the Father are one.\u201d \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Jn 1:15; 14:10; 17:11; 1Jn 2:24"}, {"pk": 4054316, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 10, "verse": 31, "text": "Again the Jews picked up rocks to stone him. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Jn 11:8"}, {"pk": 4054317, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 10, "verse": 32, "text": "Jesus replied, \u201cI have shown you many good works \u24d3from the Father. For which of these works are you stoning me?\u201d", "comment": "\u24d3 Jn 5:36; 15:24"}, {"pk": 4054318, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 10, "verse": 33, "text": "\u201cWe aren\u2019t stoning \u24d4 you for a good work,\u201d the Jews answered, \u201cbut for blasphemy, because you\u2009\u2014\u2009being a man\u2009\u2014\u2009make yourself God.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d4 Lv 24:16; Mt 9:3; 26:62-66; Jn 5:18; 8:59"}, {"pk": 4054319, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 10, "verse": 34, "text": "Jesus answered them, \u201cIsn\u2019t it written in your law, [6]I said, you are gods? [7] \u24d5", "comment": "[6] Other mss read in the scripture
[7] Ps 82:6
\u24d5 Ps 82:6"}, {"pk": 4054320, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 10, "verse": 35, "text": "If he called those whom the word \u24d6of God came to \u2018gods\u2019\u2009\u2014\u2009and the Scripture \u24d7cannot be broken\u2009\u2014\u2009 ", "comment": "\u24d7 Mt 26:54
\u24d6 Lk 8:21; Jn 2:22; 18:32"}, {"pk": 4054321, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 10, "verse": 36, "text": "do you say, \u2018You are blaspheming\u2019 to the one the Father set apart and sent into the world, because I said: I am the Son of God? \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Jn 5:19; Heb 1:2"}, {"pk": 4054322, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 10, "verse": 37, "text": "If I am not doing my Father\u2019s works, \u24d9don\u2019t believe me.", "comment": "\u24d9 Jn 5:36; 15:24; Heb 3:9; Rv 15:3"}, {"pk": 4054323, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 10, "verse": 38, "text": "But if I am doing them and you don\u2019t believe me, believe the works. This way you will know and understand [8]that the Father is in me and I in the Father.\u201d \u24da", "comment": "[8] Other mss read know and believe
\u24da Jn 14:10; 1Jn 5:20"}, {"pk": 4054324, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 10, "verse": 39, "text": "Then they were trying again to seize him, \u24db but he eluded their grasp. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24db Jn 7:44
\u24dc Lk 4:30"}, {"pk": 4054325, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 10, "verse": 40, "text": "So he departed again across the Jordan \u24dd to the place where John \u24d0 had been baptizing earlier, and he remained there.", "comment": "\u24dd Mk 10:1; Lk 3:3
\u24d0 Mk 1:4"}, {"pk": 4054326, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 10, "verse": 41, "text": "Many came to him \u24d1 and said, \u201cJohn never did a sign, but everything John said about this man was true.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d1 Mk 1:45"}, {"pk": 4054327, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 10, "verse": 42, "text": "And many believed in him there."}, {"pk": 4054328, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 11, "verse": 1, "text": "Now a man was sick, Lazarus from Bethany, \u24d2 the village of Mary and her sister Martha. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d2 Mk 11:1
\u24d3 Lk 10:38-39,40-42"}, {"pk": 4054329, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 11, "verse": 2, "text": "Mary was the one who anointed the Lord with perfume and wiped his feet with her hair, \u24d4 and it was her brother Lazarus who was sick.", "comment": "\u24d4 Lk 7:38; Jn 12:3"}, {"pk": 4054330, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 11, "verse": 3, "text": "So the sisters sent a message to him: \u201cLord, the one you love is sick.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4054331, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 11, "verse": 4, "text": "When Jesus heard it, he said, \u201cThis sickness will not end in death but is for the glory of God, \u24d5 so that the Son of God \u24d6 may be glorified through it.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d5 Lk 9:32; Jn 9:3; 10:38; 11:40; 17:24; 2Co 3:18; 2Pt 3:18
\u24d6 Jn 5:19; Heb 1:2"}, {"pk": 4054332, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 11, "verse": 5, "text": "Now Jesus loved Martha, her sister, and Lazarus."}, {"pk": 4054333, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 11, "verse": 6, "text": "So when he heard that he was sick, he stayed two more days in the place where he was."}, {"pk": 4054334, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 11, "verse": 7, "text": "Then after that, he said to the disciples, \u201cLet\u2019s go to Judea \u24d7 again.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d7 Lk 1:5"}, {"pk": 4054335, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 11, "verse": 8, "text": "\u201cRabbi,\u201d \u24d8 the disciples told him, \u201cjust now the Jews tried to stone you, \u24d9 and you\u2019re going there again?\u201d", "comment": "\u24d8 Mt 23:7-8; 26:25,49; Mk 9:5; 11:21; 14:45; Jn 1:38,49; 3:2,26; 4:31; 6:25; 9:2
\u24d9 Jn 10:31"}, {"pk": 4054336, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 11, "verse": 9, "text": " \u201cAren\u2019t there twelve hours in a day?\u201d Jesus answered. \u201cIf anyone walks during the day, he doesn\u2019t stumble, because he sees the light of this world. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Mt 5:14; Jn 8:12"}, {"pk": 4054337, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 11, "verse": 10, "text": "But if anyone walks during the night, \u24dbhe does stumble, because the light is not in him.\u201d", "comment": "\u24db Jn 9:4"}, {"pk": 4054338, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 11, "verse": 11, "text": "He said this, and then he told them, \u201cOur friend Lazarus has fallen asleep, \u24dcbut I\u2019m on my way to wake him up.\u201d", "comment": "\u24dc Ac 13:36; 1Co 11:30"}, {"pk": 4054339, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 11, "verse": 12, "text": "Then the disciples said to him, \u201cLord, if he has fallen asleep, he will get well.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4054340, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 11, "verse": 13, "text": "Jesus, however, was speaking about his death, but they thought he was speaking about natural sleep."}, {"pk": 4054341, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 11, "verse": 14, "text": "So Jesus then told them plainly, \u201cLazarus has died."}, {"pk": 4054342, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 11, "verse": 15, "text": "I\u2019m glad for you that I wasn\u2019t there so that you may believe. But let\u2019s go to him.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4054343, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 11, "verse": 16, "text": "Then Thomas \u24dd (called \u201cTwin\u201d [1]) said to his fellow disciples, \u201cLet\u2019s go too so that we may die with him.\u201d", "comment": "\u24dd Mk 3:18
[1] Gk Didymus"}, {"pk": 4054344, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 11, "verse": 17, "text": "When Jesus arrived, he found that Lazarus had already been in the tomb \u24d0 four days.", "comment": "\u24d0 Jn 5:28"}, {"pk": 4054345, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 11, "verse": 18, "text": "Bethany was near Jerusalem \u24d1 (less than two miles [2] away).", "comment": "\u24d1 Mt 23:37
[2] Lit fifteen stadia; one stadion = 600 feet"}, {"pk": 4054346, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 11, "verse": 19, "text": "Many of the Jews had come to Martha and Mary to comfort them about their brother."}, {"pk": 4054347, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 11, "verse": 20, "text": "As soon as Martha heard that Jesus was coming, she went to meet him, but Mary remained seated in the house."}, {"pk": 4054348, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 11, "verse": 21, "text": "Then Martha said to Jesus, \u201cLord, if you had been here, my brother wouldn\u2019t have died."}, {"pk": 4054349, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 11, "verse": 22, "text": "Yet even now I know that whatever you ask from God, God will give you.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4054350, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 11, "verse": 23, "text": " \u201cYour brother will rise \u24d2 again,\u201d Jesus told her.", "comment": "\u24d2 Mk 9:27"}, {"pk": 4054351, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 11, "verse": 24, "text": "Martha said to him, \u201cI know that he will rise again in the resurrection at the last day.\u201d \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Jn 2:4; 6:39; 1Pt 1:5; 3:3; 2Pt 3:3; Jd 18"}, {"pk": 4054352, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 11, "verse": 25, "text": "Jesus said to her, \u201cI am \u24d4the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me, \u24d5even if he dies, will live. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d4 Ex 3:14; Jn 8:24,58
\u24d5 Jn 6:35
\u24d6 Php 1:21"}, {"pk": 4054353, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 11, "verse": 26, "text": "Everyone who lives and believes in me will never die. \u24d7Do you believe this?\u201d", "comment": "\u24d7 Jn 6:50; 8:51"}, {"pk": 4054354, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 11, "verse": 27, "text": "\u201cYes, Lord,\u201d she told him, \u201cI believe you are the Messiah, \u24d8 the Son \u24d9 of God, who comes into the world.\u201d \u24da", "comment": "\u24d8 Mt 1:17; Eph 5:2
\u24d9 Jn 5:19
\u24da Jn 18:37"}, {"pk": 4054355, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 11, "verse": 28, "text": "Having said this, she went back and called her sister Mary, saying in private, \u201cThe Teacher is here and is calling for you.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4054356, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 11, "verse": 29, "text": "As soon as Mary heard this, she got up quickly and went to him. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Mk 1:45"}, {"pk": 4054357, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 11, "verse": 30, "text": "Jesus had not yet come into the village but was still in the place where Martha had met him."}, {"pk": 4054358, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 11, "verse": 31, "text": "The Jews who were with her in the house consoling her saw that Mary got up quickly and went out. They followed her, supposing that she was going to the tomb \u24dc to cry there.", "comment": "\u24dc Jn 5:28"}, {"pk": 4054359, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 11, "verse": 32, "text": "As soon as Mary came to where Jesus was and saw him, she fell at his feet \u24dd and told him, \u201cLord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died!\u201d", "comment": "\u24dd Rv 19:10"}, {"pk": 4054360, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 11, "verse": 33, "text": "When Jesus saw her crying, and the Jews who had come with her crying, he was deeply moved [3] in his spirit \u24d0 and troubled.", "comment": "[3] Or angry, also in v. 38
\u24d0 Ps 51:12"}, {"pk": 4054361, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 11, "verse": 34, "text": "\u201cWhere have you put him?\u201d he asked. \u201cLord,\u201d they told him, \u201ccome and see.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4054362, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 11, "verse": 35, "text": "Jesus wept. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Lk 19:41"}, {"pk": 4054363, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 11, "verse": 36, "text": "So the Jews said, \u201cSee how he loved \u24d2 him!\u201d", "comment": "\u24d2 Mk 14:44; Jn 5:20"}, {"pk": 4054364, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 11, "verse": 37, "text": "But some of them said, \u201cCouldn\u2019t he who opened the blind man\u2019s eyes \u24d3 also have kept this man from dying?\u201d", "comment": "\u24d3 Jn 9:6-7"}, {"pk": 4054365, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 11, "verse": 38, "text": "Then Jesus, deeply moved again, came to the tomb. It was a cave, and a stone was lying against it. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Mt 27:60; Mk 15:46; Lk 24:2; Jn 20:1"}, {"pk": 4054366, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 11, "verse": 39, "text": "\u201cRemove the stone,\u201d Jesus said. Martha, the dead man\u2019s sister, told him, \u201cLord, there is already a stench because he has been dead four days.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4054367, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 11, "verse": 40, "text": "Jesus said to her, \u201cDidn\u2019t I tell you that if you believed you would see the glory \u24d5of God?\u201d \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d5 Jn 17:24
\u24d6 Mk 9:23; 1Jn 3:2"}, {"pk": 4054368, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 11, "verse": 41, "text": "So they removed the stone. Then Jesus raised his eyes and said, \u201cFather, I thank \u24d7you that you heard me. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d7 Mk 8:6; Rm 1:8
\u24d8 Jn 9:31"}, {"pk": 4054369, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 11, "verse": 42, "text": "I know that you always hear me, but because of the crowd standing here I said this, so that they may believe you sent \u24d9me.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d9 Mk 9:37; Jn 1:6"}, {"pk": 4054370, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 11, "verse": 43, "text": "After he said this, he shouted with a loud voice, \u201cLazarus, come out!\u201d"}, {"pk": 4054371, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 11, "verse": 44, "text": "The dead man came out bound hand and foot with linen strips and with his face wrapped in a cloth. Jesus said to them, \u201cUnwrap him and let him go.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4054372, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 11, "verse": 45, "text": "Therefore, many of the Jews who came to Mary and saw what he did believed in him. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Jn 2:23; 12:11"}, {"pk": 4054373, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 11, "verse": 46, "text": "But some of them went to the Pharisees \u24db and told them what Jesus had done.", "comment": "\u24db Mk 7:3"}, {"pk": 4054374, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 11, "verse": 47, "text": "So the chief priests and the Pharisees convened the Sanhedrin \u24dc and were saying, \u201cWhat are we going to do since this man is doing many signs?", "comment": "\u24dc Mk 13:9"}, {"pk": 4054375, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 11, "verse": 48, "text": "If we let him go on like this, everyone will believe in him, and the Romans \u24dd will come and take away both our place and our nation.\u201d", "comment": "\u24dd Ac 16:21"}, {"pk": 4054376, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 11, "verse": 49, "text": "One of them, Caiaphas, \u24d0 who was high priest \u24d1 that year, said to them, \u201cYou know nothing at all!", "comment": "\u24d0 Mt 26:3,57; Lk 3:2; Jn 18:13-14,24,28; Ac 4:6
\u24d1 Lv 16:32"}, {"pk": 4054377, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 11, "verse": 50, "text": "You\u2019re not considering that it is to your [4] advantage that one man should die for the people rather than the whole nation perish.\u201d \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Is 53:8; Jn 18:14
[4] Other mss read to our"}, {"pk": 4054378, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 11, "verse": 51, "text": "He did not say this on his own, but being high priest that year he prophesied that Jesus was going to die \u24d3 for the nation,", "comment": "\u24d3 2Co 4:10"}, {"pk": 4054379, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 11, "verse": 52, "text": "and not for the nation only, but also to unite the scattered children \u24d4 of God.", "comment": "\u24d4 Lk 1:7"}, {"pk": 4054380, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 11, "verse": 53, "text": "So from that day on they plotted to kill him. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Jn 5:18"}, {"pk": 4054381, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 11, "verse": 54, "text": "Jesus therefore no longer walked openly \u24d6 among the Jews but departed from there to the countryside near the wilderness, \u24d7 to a town called Ephraim, and he stayed there with the disciples.", "comment": "\u24d6 Jn 7:1
\u24d7 Mt 3:1; Rv 12:6"}, {"pk": 4054382, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 11, "verse": 55, "text": "Now the Jewish Passover \u24d8 was near, and many went up to Jerusalem \u24d9 from the country to purify themselves before the Passover.", "comment": "\u24d9 Mt 23:37
\u24d8 Ex 12:11"}, {"pk": 4054383, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 11, "verse": 56, "text": "They were looking for Jesus and asking one another as they stood in the temple: \u24da \u201cWhat do you think? He won\u2019t come to the festival, \u24db will he?\u201d", "comment": "\u24da Ac 21:26
\u24db Jn 2:23"}, {"pk": 4054384, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 11, "verse": 57, "text": "The chief priests \u24dc and the Pharisees had given orders that if anyone knew where he was, he should report it so that they could arrest him.", "comment": "\u24dc Mt 2:4"}, {"pk": 4054385, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 12, "verse": 1, "text": "Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany \u24dd where Lazarus [1] was, the one Jesus had raised from the dead. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd Mk 11:1
[1] Other mss read Lazarus who died
\u24d0 Jn 11:43-44"}, {"pk": 4054386, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 12, "verse": 2, "text": "So \u24d1 they gave a dinner for him there; Martha \u24d2 was serving them, and Lazarus was one of those reclining at the table with him.", "comment": "\u24d1 Mt 26:6-13; Mk 14:3-9
\u24d2 Jn 11:1"}, {"pk": 4054387, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 12, "verse": 3, "text": "Then Mary took a pound of perfume, pure and expensive nard, anointed Jesus\u2019s feet, and wiped his feet with her hair. \u24d3 So the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume.", "comment": "\u24d3 Mk 14:3; Jn 11:2"}, {"pk": 4054388, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 12, "verse": 4, "text": "Then one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot \u24d4 (who was about to betray him), said,", "comment": "\u24d4 Mt 26:14; Mk 3:19"}, {"pk": 4054389, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 12, "verse": 5, "text": "\u201cWhy wasn\u2019t this perfume sold for three hundred denarii [2] \u24d5 and given to the poor?\u201d", "comment": "[2] A denarius = one day\u2019s wage
\u24d5 Mt 18:28"}, {"pk": 4054390, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 12, "verse": 6, "text": "He didn\u2019t say this because he cared about the poor but because he was a thief. \u24d6 He was in charge of the money-bag and would steal part of what was put in it.", "comment": "\u24d6 Jn 10:1"}, {"pk": 4054391, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 12, "verse": 7, "text": "Jesus answered, \u201cLeave her alone; she has kept it for the day of my burial. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Jn 19:40"}, {"pk": 4054392, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 12, "verse": 8, "text": "For you always have the poor with you, \u24d8but you do not always have me.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d8 Dt 15:11"}, {"pk": 4054393, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 12, "verse": 9, "text": "Then a large crowd of the Jews learned he was there. They came not only because of Jesus but also to see Lazarus, the one he had raised from the dead. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Jn 21:14"}, {"pk": 4054394, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 12, "verse": 10, "text": "But the chief priests had decided to kill Lazarus also,"}, {"pk": 4054395, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 12, "verse": 11, "text": "because he was the reason many of the Jews were deserting them [3] and believing in Jesus.", "comment": "[3] Lit going away"}, {"pk": 4054396, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 12, "verse": 12, "text": "The \u24da next day, when the large crowd that had come to the festival heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem,", "comment": "\u24da Mt 21:1-11; Mk 11:1-11; Lk 19:28-44"}, {"pk": 4054397, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 12, "verse": 13, "text": "they took palm branches \u24db and went out to meet him. They kept shouting: \u201cHosanna! \u24dc
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord [4] \u24dd \u2014\u2009the King of Israel!\u201d \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 118:25-26
\u24d0 Jn 1:49
\u24db Lv 23:40; Rv 7:9
\u24dc Lk 1:42
[4] Ps 118:25-26"}, {"pk": 4054398, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 12, "verse": 14, "text": "Jesus found a young donkey \u24d1 and sat on it, just as it is written:", "comment": "\u24d1 Lk 13:15"}, {"pk": 4054399, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 12, "verse": 15, "text": " Do not be afraid, \u24d2
Daughter Zion. Look, your King is coming,
sitting on a donkey\u2019s colt. [5] \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d2 Jn 6:20
[5] Zch 9:9
\u24d3 Zch 9:9"}, {"pk": 4054400, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 12, "verse": 16, "text": "His disciples did not understand these things at first. However, when Jesus was glorified, then they remembered that these things had been written about him \u24d4 and that they had done these things to him.", "comment": "\u24d4 Jn 2:22; 14:26"}, {"pk": 4054401, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 12, "verse": 17, "text": "Meanwhile, the crowd, which had been with him when he called Lazarus out of the tomb \u24d5 and raised him from the dead, continued to testify. [6]", "comment": "[6] Other mss read Meanwhile the crowd, which had been with him, continued to testify that he had called Lazarus out of the tomb and raised him from the dead.
\u24d5 Jn 5:28"}, {"pk": 4054402, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 12, "verse": 18, "text": "This is also why the crowd met him, because they heard he had done this sign."}, {"pk": 4054403, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 12, "verse": 19, "text": "Then the Pharisees said to one another, \u201cYou see? You\u2019ve accomplished nothing. Look, the world has gone after him!\u201d \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Mk 15:6-15; Lk 19:39-44; Jn 11:47-48; 12:36-43; 19:15"}, {"pk": 4054404, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 12, "verse": 20, "text": "Now some Greeks were among those who went up to worship at the festival."}, {"pk": 4054405, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 12, "verse": 21, "text": "So they came to Philip, \u24d7 who was from Bethsaida \u24d8 in Galilee, \u24d9 and requested of him, \u201cSir, \u24da we want to see Jesus.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d9 Mt 17:22
\u24da Col 3:22
\u24d7 Mk 3:18
\u24d8 Mt 11:21; Mk 6:45; 8:22; Lk 9:10; 10:13; Jn 1:44"}, {"pk": 4054406, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 12, "verse": 22, "text": "Philip went and told Andrew; \u24db then Andrew and Philip went and told Jesus.", "comment": "\u24db Jn 6:8"}, {"pk": 4054407, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 12, "verse": 23, "text": "Jesus replied to them, \u201cThe hour has come for the Son of Man \u24dcto be glorified.", "comment": "\u24dc Mk 2:10"}, {"pk": 4054408, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 12, "verse": 24, "text": "Truly I tell you, unless a grain of wheat \u24ddfalls to the ground and dies, it remains by itself. But if it dies, it produces much fruit. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd Lk 16:7
\u24d0 1Co 15:36"}, {"pk": 4054409, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 12, "verse": 25, "text": "The one who loves his life will lose it, \u24d1and the one who hates \u24d2his life \u24d3in this world will keep it for eternal life.", "comment": "\u24d1 Jn 10:28
\u24d2 Lk 6:27; 19:14
\u24d3 Mt 10:39"}, {"pk": 4054410, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 12, "verse": 26, "text": "If anyone serves me, he must follow me. Where I am, there my servant \u24d4also will be. \u24d5If anyone serves me, the Father will honor \u24d6him.", "comment": "\u24d4 1Co 3:5
\u24d5 Jn 14:3; 17:24; 2Co 5:8; Php 1:23; 1Th 4:17
\u24d6 1Tm 5:3"}, {"pk": 4054411, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 12, "verse": 27, "text": " \u201cNow my soul is troubled. What should I say\u2009\u2014\u2009Father, save me \u24d7 from this hour? But that is why I came to this hour.", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 3:7"}, {"pk": 4054412, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 12, "verse": 28, "text": "Father, glorify your name.\u201d [7] \u24d8 Then a voice \u24d9 came from heaven: \u24da \u201cI have glorified it, and I will glorify it again.\u201d \u24db", "comment": "[7] Other mss read your Son
\u24d8 Jn 10:25; Ac 15:14; Rv 14:1
\u24d9 Jn 5:37
\u24da Rv 14:13
\u24db Jn 11:4; 17:1; 1Pt 2:12"}, {"pk": 4054413, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 12, "verse": 29, "text": "The crowd standing there heard it and said it was thunder. Others said, \u201cAn angel has spoken to him.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4054414, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 12, "verse": 30, "text": "Jesus responded, \u201cThis voice came, not for me, but for you. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Jn 11:42"}, {"pk": 4054415, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 12, "verse": 31, "text": "Now is the judgment of this world. \u24ddNow the ruler of this world \u24d0will be cast out. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24dd Lk 4:6
\u24d0 Jn 3:16; 14:30; 16:11
\u24d1 Col 2:15; 1Jn 3:8"}, {"pk": 4054416, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 12, "verse": 32, "text": "As for me, if I am lifted up [8]from the earth I will draw all people to myself.\u201d \u24d2", "comment": "[8] Or exalted, also in v. 34
\u24d2 Jn 11:51"}, {"pk": 4054417, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 12, "verse": 33, "text": "He said this to indicate what kind of death he was about to die. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Jn 18:32"}, {"pk": 4054418, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 12, "verse": 34, "text": "Then the crowd replied to him, \u201cWe have heard from the law that the Messiah will remain forever. \u24d4 So how can you say, \u2018The Son of Man \u24d5 must be lifted up\u2019? Who is this Son of Man?\u201d", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 89:36; Jn 15:4; 1Jn 2:17
\u24d5 Mk 2:10"}, {"pk": 4054419, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 12, "verse": 35, "text": "Jesus answered, \u201cThe light will be with you only a little longer. \u24d6Walk while you have the light \u24d7so that darkness doesn\u2019t overtake you. \u24d8The one who walks in darkness doesn\u2019t know where he\u2019s going. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 118:27; Jn 7:33; 9:4
\u24d7 Ps 36:9; Jn 12:46; 1Jn 2:8
\u24d8 Php 3:12
\u24d9 Jn 7:28; 8:14; 1Jn 2:11"}, {"pk": 4054420, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 12, "verse": 36, "text": "While you have the light, \u24dabelieve in the light so that you may become children of light.\u201d Jesus said this, then went away and hid from them. \u24db", "comment": "\u24da Jn 7:33; 1Th 5:5
\u24db Lk 4:30"}, {"pk": 4054421, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 12, "verse": 37, "text": "Even though he had performed so many signs in their presence, they did not believe in him."}, {"pk": 4054422, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 12, "verse": 38, "text": "This was to fulfill \u24dc the word of Isaiah \u24dd the prophet, who said: [9] Lord, who has believed our message?
And to whom has the arm \u24d0 of the Lord been revealed? [10] \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ex 15:16
\u24dc Mt 1:22
\u24dd Mt 3:3; 4:14; 12:17
[9] Lit which he said
[10] Is 53:1
\u24d1 Is 53:1"}, {"pk": 4054423, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 12, "verse": 39, "text": "This is why they were unable to believe, because Isaiah also said:"}, {"pk": 4054424, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 12, "verse": 40, "text": " He has blinded \u24d2 their eyes
and hardened their hearts, \u24d3
so that they would not see with their eyes
or understand with their hearts,
and turn, \u24d4
and I would heal them. [11] \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d3 Heb 3:8
\u24d2 Jn 8:59
\u24d4 Is 56:3,6; Mt 18:3; 23:15; Ac 15:3; 28:27; Rm 16:5; 1Tm 3:6
[11] Is 6:10
\u24d5 Is 6:10; 1Pt 2:24"}, {"pk": 4054425, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 12, "verse": 41, "text": "Isaiah said these things because [12] he saw his glory \u24d6 and spoke about him.", "comment": "[12] Other mss read when
\u24d6 Mk 10:37; Jn 17:24"}, {"pk": 4054426, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 12, "verse": 42, "text": "Nevertheless, many did believe in him even among the rulers, \u24d7 but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him, so that they would not be banned from the synagogue.", "comment": "\u24d7 Lk 8:41"}, {"pk": 4054427, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 12, "verse": 43, "text": "For they loved human praise \u24d8 more than praise from God. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d8 Php 3:19
\u24d9 Lk 9:32; 2Co 3:18; 1Th 2:4; 2Pt 3:18"}, {"pk": 4054428, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 12, "verse": 44, "text": "Jesus cried out, \u201cThe one who believes in me \u24dabelieves not in me, but in him who sent me.", "comment": "\u24da Jn 6:35"}, {"pk": 4054429, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 12, "verse": 45, "text": "And the one who sees me sees him \u24dbwho sent me.", "comment": "\u24db Jn 14:9"}, {"pk": 4054430, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 12, "verse": 46, "text": "I have come as light into the world, so that everyone who believes in me would not remain in darkness."}, {"pk": 4054431, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 12, "verse": 47, "text": "If anyone hears my words and doesn\u2019t keep \u24dcthem, I do not judge him; for I did not come to judge the world \u24ddbut to save the world. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dc Lk 11:28; 2Tm 1:14; 2Pt 3:17
\u24dd Lk 6:37; Jn 3:18; 8:15; Rv 6:10
\u24d0 Jn 3:17; Ac 16:30; Eph 2:8"}, {"pk": 4054432, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 12, "verse": 48, "text": "The one who rejects me \u24d1and doesn\u2019t receive my sayings has this as his judge: [13]The word I have spoken will judge him on the last day. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d1 Lk 10:16
[13] Lit has the one judging him
\u24d2 Jn 2:4; 6:39; 1Pt 1:5; 3:3; 2Pt 3:3; Jd 18"}, {"pk": 4054433, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 12, "verse": 49, "text": "For I have not spoken on my own, but the Father \u24d3himself who sent me has given me a command to say everything I have said.", "comment": "\u24d3 Mt 11:27"}, {"pk": 4054434, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 12, "verse": 50, "text": "I know that his command is eternal life. \u24d4So the things that I speak, I speak just as the Father has told me.\u201d \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d4 Jn 5:26; 12:25; Ac 13:48; 1Jn 2:25
\u24d5 Jn 5:19; 14:24"}, {"pk": 4054435, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 13, "verse": 1, "text": "Before the Passover Festival, Jesus knew that his hour had come to depart from this world to the Father. \u24d6 Having loved his own who were in the world, \u24d7 he loved them to the end.", "comment": "\u24d6 Jn 10:18; 12:23; 16:28
\u24d7 Jn 1:11; 6:37"}, {"pk": 4054436, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 13, "verse": 2, "text": "Now when it was time for supper, the devil \u24d8 had already put it into the heart of Judas, \u24d9 Simon Iscariot\u2019s son, [1] to betray \u24da him.", "comment": "\u24d8 Mt 4:1,10; Jn 8:44; Ac 13:10
\u24d9 Mk 3:19
[1] Or Judas Iscariot, Simon\u2019s son
\u24da Mt 10:4; Jn 12:4; 13:21"}, {"pk": 4054437, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 13, "verse": 3, "text": "Jesus knew that the Father had given everything into his hands, \u24db that he had come from God, \u24dc and that he was going back to God. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dc Jn 8:42; 16:27; 17:8
\u24db Mt 11:27; 28:18; Jn 17:2
\u24dd Jn 8:14; 14:12; 16:28; 17:11"}, {"pk": 4054438, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 13, "verse": 4, "text": "So he got up from supper, laid aside his outer clothing, \u24d0 took a towel, and tied it around himself. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d0 Lk 19:36
\u24d1 Lk 12:37"}, {"pk": 4054439, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 13, "verse": 5, "text": "Next, he poured water into a basin and began to wash his disciples\u2019 feet and to dry them with the towel tied around him."}, {"pk": 4054440, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 13, "verse": 6, "text": "He came to Simon Peter, \u24d2 who asked him, \u201cLord, are you going to wash my feet?\u201d", "comment": "\u24d2 Mt 16:17"}, {"pk": 4054441, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 13, "verse": 7, "text": "Jesus answered him, \u201cWhat I\u2019m doing you don\u2019t realize now, but afterward you will understand.\u201d \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Jn 3:11; 7:28; 12:16"}, {"pk": 4054442, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 13, "verse": 8, "text": "\u201cYou will never wash my feet,\u201d Peter said. Jesus replied, \u201cIf I don\u2019t wash you, you have no part with me.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4054443, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 13, "verse": 9, "text": "Simon Peter said to him, \u201cLord, not only my feet, but also my hands and my head.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4054444, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 13, "verse": 10, "text": " \u201cOne who has bathed,\u201d Jesus told him, \u201cdoesn\u2019t need to wash anything except his feet, but he is completely clean. You are clean, but not all of you.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4054445, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 13, "verse": 11, "text": "For he knew who would betray him. This is why he said, \u201cNot all of you are clean.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4054446, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 13, "verse": 12, "text": "When Jesus had washed their feet and put on his outer clothing, he reclined again and said to them, \u201cDo you know what I have done for you?"}, {"pk": 4054447, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 13, "verse": 13, "text": "You call me Teacher and Lord\u2009\u2014\u2009and you are speaking rightly, since that is what I am."}, {"pk": 4054448, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 13, "verse": 14, "text": "So if I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another\u2019s feet. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 1Tm 5:10; 1Pt 5:5"}, {"pk": 4054449, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 13, "verse": 15, "text": "For I have given you an example, \u24d5that you also should do just as I have done for you.", "comment": "\u24d5 1Pt 2:21"}, {"pk": 4054450, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 13, "verse": 16, "text": " \u201cTruly I tell you, a servant is not greater than his master, [2] \u24d6 and a messenger is not greater than the one who sent him.", "comment": "\u24d6 Jn 15:20
[2] Or lord"}, {"pk": 4054451, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 13, "verse": 17, "text": "If you know these things, you are blessed if you do them. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Mt 7:24-25; Lk 6:47; 11:28; Jms 1:22-25"}, {"pk": 4054452, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 13, "verse": 18, "text": " \u201cI\u2019m not speaking about all of you; I know those I have chosen. \u24d8 But the Scripture \u24d9 must be fulfilled: \u24da The one who eats my bread [3] has raised his heel against me. [4] \u24db", "comment": "\u24d8 Jn 6:70; Eph 1:4
\u24d9 Mt 26:54
\u24da Mt 1:22
[3] Other mss read eats bread with me
[4] Ps 41:9
\u24db Ps 41:9"}, {"pk": 4054453, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 13, "verse": 19, "text": "I am telling you now before it happens, \u24dcso that when it does happen you will believe \u24dd that I am he. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Ex 3:14; Jn 8:24,58
\u24dc Jn 13:19
\u24dd Mk 11:24; Jn 3:16; Ac 10:43; Rm 10:9; 1Pt 1:8-10"}, {"pk": 4054454, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 13, "verse": 20, "text": "Truly I tell you, whoever receives anyone I send receives me, and the one who receives \u24d1me receives him who sent me.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d1 Jn 5:43; 2Jn 10"}, {"pk": 4054455, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 13, "verse": 21, "text": "When \u24d2 Jesus had said this, he was troubled in his spirit \u24d3 and testified, \u24d4 \u201cTruly I tell you, one of you will betray me.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d4 Jn 15:26; Ac 26:5
\u24d2 Mt 26:20-25; Mk 14:17-21; Lk 22:21-23
\u24d3 Ps 51:12"}, {"pk": 4054456, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 13, "verse": 22, "text": "The disciples started looking at one another\u2009\u2014\u2009uncertain which one he was speaking about."}, {"pk": 4054457, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 13, "verse": 23, "text": "One of his disciples, the one Jesus loved, \u24d5 was reclining close beside Jesus. [5]", "comment": "\u24d5 Jn 19:26; 20:2; 21:7,20
[5] Lit reclining at Jesus\u2019s breast; that is, on his right; Jn 1:18"}, {"pk": 4054458, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 13, "verse": 24, "text": "Simon Peter motioned to him to find out who it was he was talking about."}, {"pk": 4054459, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 13, "verse": 25, "text": "So he leaned back against Jesus and asked him, \u201cLord, who is it?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4054460, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 13, "verse": 26, "text": "Jesus replied, \u201cHe\u2019s the one I give the piece of bread to after I have dipped it.\u201d \u24d6 When he had dipped the bread, \u24d7 he gave it to Judas, Simon Iscariot\u2019s son. [6]", "comment": "[6] Or Judas Iscariot, Simon\u2019s son
\u24d6 Ps 41:9
\u24d7 Mk 14:20"}, {"pk": 4054461, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 13, "verse": 27, "text": "After Judas ate the piece of bread, Satan \u24d8 entered him. So Jesus told him, \u201cWhat you\u2019re doing, do quickly.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d8 Mt 4:1,10; Jn 8:44; Ac 13:10"}, {"pk": 4054462, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 13, "verse": 28, "text": "None of those reclining at the table knew why he said this to him."}, {"pk": 4054463, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 13, "verse": 29, "text": "Since Judas \u24d9 kept the money-bag, some thought that Jesus was telling him, \u201cBuy what we need for the festival,\u201d \u24da or that he should give something to the poor.", "comment": "\u24da Jn 2:23
\u24d9 Mk 3:19"}, {"pk": 4054464, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 13, "verse": 30, "text": "After receiving the piece of bread, he immediately left. And it was night. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Jn 9:4"}, {"pk": 4054465, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 13, "verse": 31, "text": "When \u24dc he had left, Jesus said, \u201cNow the Son of Man \u24ddis glorified, and God is glorified \u24d0 in him. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 2Th 1:12; 1Jn 2:5
\u24dc Mt 26:31-35; Mk 14:27-31; Lk 22:31-38
\u24dd Mk 2:10
\u24d0 Jn 11:4; 17:1; 1Pt 2:12"}, {"pk": 4054466, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 13, "verse": 32, "text": "If God is glorified in him, [7]God will also glorify him in himself and will glorify him at once.", "comment": "[7] Other mss omit If God is glorified in him"}, {"pk": 4054467, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 13, "verse": 33, "text": "Children, I am with you a little while longer. \u24d2You will look for me, and just as I told the Jews, so now I tell you: \u2018Where I am going, you cannot come.\u2019 \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d2 Jn 7:33
\u24d3 Jn 8:21-22; 14:2; 16:5"}, {"pk": 4054468, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 13, "verse": 34, "text": " \u201cI give you a new command: Love one another. Just as I have loved you, you are also to love one another."}, {"pk": 4054469, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 13, "verse": 35, "text": "By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love \u24d4one another.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d4 1Co 13:1"}, {"pk": 4054470, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 13, "verse": 36, "text": "\u201cLord,\u201d Simon Peter said to him, \u201cwhere are you going?\u201d Jesus answered, \u201cWhere I am going \u24d5you cannot follow me now, but you will follow later.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d5 Jn 14:2; 16:5"}, {"pk": 4054471, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 13, "verse": 37, "text": "\u201cLord,\u201d Peter asked, \u201cwhy can\u2019t I follow you now? I will lay down my life \u24d6 for you.\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 1Jn 3:16
\u24d7 Mk 14:31"}, {"pk": 4054472, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 13, "verse": 38, "text": "Jesus replied, \u201cWill you lay down your life for me? Truly I tell you, a rooster will not crow until you have denied me three times."}, {"pk": 4054473, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 14, "verse": 1, "text": " \u201cDon\u2019t let your heart be troubled. \u24d8 Believe [1] in God; \u24d9 believe also in me.", "comment": "\u24d9 Ac 16:34; 27:25; Rm 4:3,17,24; Gl 3:6; Ti 3:8; Jms 2:23; 1Jn 5:10
\u24d8 Jn 14:27
[1] Or You believe"}, {"pk": 4054474, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 14, "verse": 2, "text": "In my Father\u2019s house are many rooms; if not, I would have told you. I am going away \u24dato prepare a place for you.", "comment": "\u24da Jn 8:21-22; 13:33,36; 16:7"}, {"pk": 4054475, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 14, "verse": 3, "text": "If I go away and prepare a place for you, I will come again \u24dband take you to myself, so that where I am you may be also. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Jn 12:26
\u24db Mk 8:38"}, {"pk": 4054476, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 14, "verse": 4, "text": "You know the way to where I am going.\u201d [2] \u24dd", "comment": "[2] Other mss read this verse: And you know where I am going, and you know the way
\u24dd Jn 7:28; 8:14; 16:5; 1Jn 2:11"}, {"pk": 4054477, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 14, "verse": 5, "text": "\u201cLord,\u201d Thomas \u24d0 said, \u201cwe don\u2019t know where you\u2019re going. How can we know the way?\u201d", "comment": "\u24d0 Mk 3:18"}, {"pk": 4054478, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 14, "verse": 6, "text": "Jesus told him, \u201cI am \u24d1the way, \u24d2the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.", "comment": "\u24d2 Heb 10:20
\u24d1 Ex 3:14; Jn 8:24,58"}, {"pk": 4054479, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 14, "verse": 7, "text": "If you know me, you will also know [3] my Father. \u24d3From now on you do know him \u24d4 and have seen him.\u201d", "comment": "[3] Other mss read If you had known me, you would have known
\u24d3 Mt 11:27; 1Jn 2:23
\u24d4 Jn 17:3; 1Jn 4:8"}, {"pk": 4054480, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 14, "verse": 8, "text": "\u201cLord,\u201d said Philip, \u24d5 \u201cshow us the Father, and that\u2019s enough for us.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d5 Mk 3:18"}, {"pk": 4054481, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 14, "verse": 9, "text": "Jesus said to him, \u201cHave I been among you all this time and you do not know me, Philip? The one who has seen me has seen the Father. \u24d6How can you say, \u2018Show us the Father\u2019?", "comment": "\u24d6 Jn 5:19,37; 12:45"}, {"pk": 4054482, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 14, "verse": 10, "text": "Don\u2019t you believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in me? \u24d7The words I speak to you I do not speak on my own. \u24d8The Father who lives in me does his works. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Jn 5:36; 6:28; Heb 3:9; Rv 15:3
\u24d7 Jn 10:30; 14:11,20; 1Jn 2:24; 4:17
\u24d8 Jn 5:30"}, {"pk": 4054483, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 14, "verse": 11, "text": "Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father is in me. Otherwise, believe [4]because of the works themselves. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Jn 10:38
[4] Other mss read believe me"}, {"pk": 4054484, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 14, "verse": 12, "text": " \u201cTruly I tell you, the one who believes in me \u24db will also do the works that I do. And he will do even greater works than these, \u24dc because I am going to the Father. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Jn 7:33; 13:1,3; 16:5,10,17,28; 17:11,13; 20:17
\u24db Jn 6:35
\u24dc Jn 5:20"}, {"pk": 4054485, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 14, "verse": 13, "text": "Whatever you ask in my name, I will do it so that the Father may be glorified \u24d0in the Son. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Jn 5:19
\u24d0 Jn 11:4; 17:1; 1Pt 2:12"}, {"pk": 4054486, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 14, "verse": 14, "text": "If you ask me [5]anything in my name, \u24d2I will do it. [6] \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d2 Jn 10:25
\u24d3 Jn 11:22; 15:6; 16:23-24
[5] Other mss omit me
[6] Other mss omit all of v. 14"}, {"pk": 4054487, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 14, "verse": 15, "text": " \u201cIf you love me, you will keep [7] my commands. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 1Jn 5:3
[7] Other mss read \u201cIf you love me, keep (as a command)"}, {"pk": 4054488, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 14, "verse": 16, "text": "And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor [8] \u24d5 to be with you forever.", "comment": "[8] Or advocate, or comforter, also in v. 26
\u24d5 Lk 24:49; Jn 14:26; 15:26; 16:7; 1Jn 2:1; Ac 2:33"}, {"pk": 4054489, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 14, "verse": 17, "text": "He is the Spirit \u24d6 of truth. \u24d7 The world is unable to receive him because it doesn\u2019t see him or know him. But you do know him, because he remains with you and will be [9]in you. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 119:142; 2Th 2:10; 1Jn 4:6
\u24d8 1Jn 4:4
\u24d6 Jn 1:33
[9] Other mss read and is"}, {"pk": 4054490, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 14, "verse": 18, "text": " \u201cI will not leave you as orphans; I am coming to you."}, {"pk": 4054491, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 14, "verse": 19, "text": "In a little while the world will no longer see me, \u24d9 but you will see me. \u24daBecause I live, you will live \u24db too.", "comment": "\u24d9 Jn 7:33
\u24db Php 1:21
\u24da Jn 16:16"}, {"pk": 4054492, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 14, "verse": 20, "text": "On that day you will know that I am in my Father, \u24dcyou are in me, and I am in you.", "comment": "\u24dc Jn 14:10"}, {"pk": 4054493, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 14, "verse": 21, "text": "The one who has my commands and keeps them is the one who loves me. \u24ddAnd the one who loves me will be loved by my Father. \u24d0 I also will love him and will reveal myself to him.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d0 Dt 7:12-13; Jn 16:27
\u24dd Jn 8:31; 1Jn 2:5"}, {"pk": 4054494, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 14, "verse": 22, "text": "Judas \u24d1 (not Iscariot) said to him, \u201cLord, how is it you\u2019re going to reveal yourself to us and not to the world?\u201d \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Ac 10:40-41
\u24d1 Lk 6:16; Ac 1:13"}, {"pk": 4054495, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 14, "verse": 23, "text": "Jesus answered, \u201cIf anyone loves me, he will keep my word. My Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Jn 14:2; 1Jn 2:24"}, {"pk": 4054496, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 14, "verse": 24, "text": "The one who doesn\u2019t love me will not keep my words. The word that you hear is not mine but is from the Father who sent me. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Jn 5:19; 7:16; 8:28; 12:49-50"}, {"pk": 4054497, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 14, "verse": 25, "text": " \u201cI have spoken these things to you while I remain with you."}, {"pk": 4054498, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 14, "verse": 26, "text": "But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, \u24d5whom the Father will send \u24d6in my name, will teach you all things \u24d7and remind you of everything I have told you. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 51:11; Jn 1:33; Ac 2:4; Rm 8:9; Gl 5:25; Ti 3:5; Rv 3:22
\u24d6 Lk 24:49; Jn 14:16; 15:26; 16:7; Ac 2:33
\u24d7 Jn 16:13; 1Co 2:10; 1Jn 2:27
\u24d8 Jn 2:22; 2Pt 1:21"}, {"pk": 4054499, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 14, "verse": 27, "text": " \u201cPeace I leave with you. My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Don\u2019t let your heart be troubled or fearful. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 2Tm 1:7"}, {"pk": 4054500, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 14, "verse": 28, "text": "You have heard me tell you, \u2018I am going away \u24daand I am coming to you.\u2019 If you loved me, you would rejoice that I am going to the Father, \u24db because the Father is greater than I. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Jn 10:29; 1Jn 3:20; 4:4
\u24da Jn 16:5
\u24db Jn 16:10"}, {"pk": 4054501, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 14, "verse": 29, "text": "I have told you now before it happens \u24ddso that when it does happen you may believe.", "comment": "\u24dd Jn 13:19; 16:4"}, {"pk": 4054502, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 14, "verse": 30, "text": "I will not talk with you much longer, because the ruler of the world \u24d0is coming. He has no power over me. [10] \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d0 Mt 4:1; Jn 12:31
\u24d1 Lk 4:6
[10] Lit He has nothing in me"}, {"pk": 4054503, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 14, "verse": 31, "text": "On the contrary, so that the world may know that I love the Father, I do as the Father commanded me. \u201cGet up; let\u2019s leave this place."}, {"pk": 4054504, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 15, "verse": 1, "text": " \u201cI am \u24d2 the true vine, and my Father is the gardener.", "comment": "\u24d2 Ex 3:14; Jn 8:24,58"}, {"pk": 4054505, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 15, "verse": 2, "text": "Every branch in me that does not produce fruit he removes, \u24d3and he prunes every branch that produces fruit so that it will produce more fruit.", "comment": "\u24d3 Mt 3:10; 7:19; 15:13; Lk 3:9; 13:6-9; Jn 15:6; Rm 11:17,22"}, {"pk": 4054506, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 15, "verse": 3, "text": "You are already clean \u24d4because of the word I have spoken to you.", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 24:4; Ti 1:15"}, {"pk": 4054507, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 15, "verse": 4, "text": "Remain in me, and I in you. Just as a branch is unable to produce fruit by itself unless it remains on the vine, neither can you unless you remain in me. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Jn 6:56; 8:28; 1Jn 2:5"}, {"pk": 4054508, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 15, "verse": 5, "text": "I am the vine; \u24d6you are the branches. The one who remains in me and I in him produces much fruit, \u24d7because you can do nothing without me.", "comment": "\u24d7 Mk 4:8
\u24d6 Jms 3:12"}, {"pk": 4054509, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 15, "verse": 6, "text": "If anyone does not remain in me, he is thrown aside \u24d8like a branch and he withers. They gather them, throw them into the fire, \u24d9and they are burned. \u24da", "comment": "\u24d9 2Th 1:8
\u24da 1Th 1:8; 2Pt 3:7
\u24d8 Jn 15:2"}, {"pk": 4054510, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 15, "verse": 7, "text": "If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you want and it will be done for you. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Jn 14:14"}, {"pk": 4054511, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 15, "verse": 8, "text": "My Father is glorified \u24dcby this: that you produce much fruit and prove to be [1]my disciples.", "comment": "\u24dc Jn 11:4; 17:1; 1Pt 2:12
[1] Or and become"}, {"pk": 4054512, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 15, "verse": 9, "text": " \u201cAs the Father has loved me, I have also loved you. Remain in my love. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Col 1:13; 1Jn 5:20; Jd 21"}, {"pk": 4054513, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 15, "verse": 10, "text": "If you keep my commands you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father\u2019s commands and remain in his love. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Jn 5:19"}, {"pk": 4054514, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 15, "verse": 11, "text": " \u201cI have told you these things so that my joy may be in you and your joy may be complete. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 1Jn 1:4; 2Jn 12"}, {"pk": 4054515, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 15, "verse": 12, "text": " \u201cThis is my command: Love one another as I have loved \u24d2 you.", "comment": "\u24d2 Jn 3:16"}, {"pk": 4054516, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 15, "verse": 13, "text": "No one has greater love than this: to lay down his life \u24d3for his friends.", "comment": "\u24d3 Rm 5:8; 1Jn 3:16"}, {"pk": 4054517, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 15, "verse": 14, "text": "You are my friends if you do what I command you."}, {"pk": 4054518, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 15, "verse": 15, "text": "I do not call you servants anymore, because a servant doesn\u2019t know what his master [2] \u24d4is doing. I have called you friends, because I have made known to you everything I have heard from my Father.", "comment": "\u24d4 Col 3:22
[2] Or lord"}, {"pk": 4054519, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 15, "verse": 16, "text": "You did not choose me, but I chose you. \u24d5I appointed you to go and produce fruit and that your fruit should remain, so that whatever you ask \u24d6the Father in my name, \u24d7he will give you. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d7 Jn 14:13
\u24d8 Jn 11:22; 16:23
\u24d5 Mt 24:22
\u24d6 Jn 10:25"}, {"pk": 4054520, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 15, "verse": 17, "text": " \u201cThis is what I command you: Love one another."}, {"pk": 4054521, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 15, "verse": 18, "text": " \u201cIf the world hates \u24d9 you, understand that it hated me before it hated you.", "comment": "\u24d9 Lk 6:27; 19:14"}, {"pk": 4054522, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 15, "verse": 19, "text": "If you were of the world, the world would love you as its own. However, because you are not of the world, but I have chosen \u24dayou out of it, the world hates you.", "comment": "\u24da Eph 1:4"}, {"pk": 4054523, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 15, "verse": 20, "text": "Remember the word I spoke to you: \u2018A servant is not greater than his master.\u2019 \u24dbIf they persecuted me, they will also persecute you. If they kept my word, \u24dcthey will also keep yours.", "comment": "\u24db Jn 13:16
\u24dc Jn 8:51"}, {"pk": 4054524, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 15, "verse": 21, "text": "But they will do all these things to you on account of my name, \u24ddbecause they don\u2019t know \u24d0the one who sent me.", "comment": "\u24d0 Jn 3:11; 7:28; 20:9
\u24dd Mk 13:13; Jn 10:25"}, {"pk": 4054525, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 15, "verse": 22, "text": "If I had not come and spoken to them, they would not be guilty of sin. \u24d1Now they have no excuse for their sin.", "comment": "\u24d1 Ezk 2:5; 3:7; Jn 9:41; Rm 1:20; 2:1; 6:23"}, {"pk": 4054526, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 15, "verse": 23, "text": "The one who hates me also hates my Father. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Jn 5:23"}, {"pk": 4054527, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 15, "verse": 24, "text": "If I had not done the works \u24d3among them that no one else has done, \u24d4they would not have sin. \u24d5Now they have seen and hated both me and my Father.", "comment": "\u24d4 Jn 3:2; 7:31; 9:32; 10:32,37
\u24d3 Jn 5:36; Heb 3:9; Rv 15:3
\u24d5 Jn 9:41"}, {"pk": 4054528, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 15, "verse": 25, "text": "But this happened so that the statement written in their law might be fulfilled: \u24d6They hated me for no reason. [3] \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 Jn 12:38; 13:18; 17:12; 18:9,32; 19:24,36
[3] Ps 69:4
\u24d7 Ps 69:4"}, {"pk": 4054529, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 15, "verse": 26, "text": " \u201cWhen the Counselor \u24d8 comes, the one I will send to you from the Father \u24d9 \u2014\u2009the Spirit of truth \u24da who proceeds from the Father\u2009\u2014\u2009he will testify about me.", "comment": "\u24d8 Jn 14:16
\u24d9 Jn 14:26
\u24da Ps 119:142; Jn 1:33; 14:17; 16:13; Rm 3:7; 1Jn 4:6"}, {"pk": 4054530, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 15, "verse": 27, "text": "You also will testify, \u24dbbecause you have been with me from the beginning.", "comment": "\u24db Ac 4:20"}, {"pk": 4054531, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 16, "verse": 1, "text": " \u201cI have told you these things to keep you from stumbling."}, {"pk": 4054532, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 16, "verse": 2, "text": "They will ban you from the synagogues. \u24dcIn fact, a time is coming when anyone who kills you will think he is offering service \u24ddto God.", "comment": "\u24dc Jn 9:22; 12:42
\u24dd Ex 12:25"}, {"pk": 4054533, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 16, "verse": 3, "text": "They will do these things because they haven\u2019t known \u24d0the Father or me.", "comment": "\u24d0 Jn 7:28"}, {"pk": 4054534, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 16, "verse": 4, "text": "But I have told you these things so that when their time [1]comes you will remember \u24d1I told them to you. I didn\u2019t tell you these things from the beginning, because I was with you.", "comment": "[1] Other mss read when the time
\u24d1 Jn 14:29; Rv 2:5"}, {"pk": 4054535, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 16, "verse": 5, "text": "But now I am going away \u24d2to him who sent me, and not one of you asks me, \u2018Where are you going?\u2019 \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d2 Jn 7:33; 8:14,21-22; 13:3,33,36; 14:4-5,28; 16:10,17
\u24d3 Jn 8:14"}, {"pk": 4054536, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 16, "verse": 6, "text": "Yet, because I have spoken these things to you, sorrow has filled your heart."}, {"pk": 4054537, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 16, "verse": 7, "text": "Nevertheless, I am telling you the truth. \u24d4It is for your benefit that I go away, because if I don\u2019t go away the Counselor will not come to you. If I go, I will send him to you. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 119:142
\u24d5 Jn 14:26"}, {"pk": 4054538, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 16, "verse": 8, "text": "When he comes, he will convict the world about sin, righteousness, and judgment: "}, {"pk": 4054539, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 16, "verse": 9, "text": "About sin, because they do not believe in me;"}, {"pk": 4054540, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 16, "verse": 10, "text": "about righteousness, because I am going to the Father \u24d6and you will no longer see me;", "comment": "\u24d6 Jn 14:12,28; 16:17"}, {"pk": 4054541, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 16, "verse": 11, "text": "and about judgment, \u24d7because the ruler of this world \u24d8has been judged. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d7 Mt 12:41; Jn 5:22; 2Th 1:5; Rv 19:11
\u24d8 Mt 4:1; Jn 12:31
\u24d9 Col 2:15; Heb 2:14"}, {"pk": 4054542, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 16, "verse": 12, "text": " \u201cI still have many things to tell you, but you can\u2019t bear them now. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Mk 4:33"}, {"pk": 4054543, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 16, "verse": 13, "text": "When the Spirit of truth \u24dbcomes, he will guide you into all the truth. \u24dcFor he will not speak on his own, but he will speak whatever he hears. He will also declare to you what is to come.", "comment": "\u24db Rm 3:7; 1Jn 4:6
\u24dc Jn 1:17; 14:6; 2Th 2:10"}, {"pk": 4054544, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 16, "verse": 14, "text": "He will glorify me, because he will take from what is mine and declare it to you."}, {"pk": 4054545, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 16, "verse": 15, "text": "Everything the Father \u24ddhas is mine. \u24d0This is why I told you that he takes from what is mine and will declare it to you. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24dd Mt 11:27
\u24d0 Jn 17:10
\u24d1 Jn 5:19"}, {"pk": 4054546, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 16, "verse": 16, "text": " \u201cA little while \u24d2 and you will no longer see me; \u24d3 again a little while and you will see me.\u201d [2]", "comment": "\u24d2 Jn 7:33
\u24d3 Mk 2:20; 14:19
[2] Other mss add because I am going to the Father"}, {"pk": 4054547, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 16, "verse": 17, "text": "Then some of his disciples said to one another, \u201cWhat is this he\u2019s telling us: \u2018A little while and you will not see me; again a little while and you will see me\u2019 and, \u2018because I am going to the Father\u2019 \u24d4?\u201d", "comment": "\u24d4 Jn 14:12; 16:10"}, {"pk": 4054548, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 16, "verse": 18, "text": "They said, \u201cWhat is this he is saying, [3] \u2018A little while\u2019? We don\u2019t know what he\u2019s talking about.\u201d", "comment": "[3] Other mss omit he is saying"}, {"pk": 4054549, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 16, "verse": 19, "text": "Jesus knew they wanted to ask him, and so he said to them, \u201cAre you asking one another about what I said, \u2018A little while and you will not see me; again a little while and you will see me\u2019?"}, {"pk": 4054550, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 16, "verse": 20, "text": "Truly I tell you, you will weep and mourn, \u24d5but the world will rejoice. You will become sorrowful, \u24d6but your sorrow will turn to joy.", "comment": "\u24d5 Mt 11:17; Lk 7:32; 23:27
\u24d6 Jn 16:6; 2Co 2:2"}, {"pk": 4054551, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 16, "verse": 21, "text": "When a woman is in labor, she has pain \u24d7because her time has come. But when she has given birth to a child, \u24d8she no longer remembers the suffering because of the joy that a person has been born into the world.", "comment": "\u24d7 Gl 4:19
\u24d8 Lk 1:7"}, {"pk": 4054552, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 16, "verse": 22, "text": "So you also have sorrow [4]now. But I will see you again. Your hearts will rejoice, \u24d9and no one will take away your joy from you. \u24da", "comment": "[4] Other mss read will have sorrow
\u24d9 Jn 20:20
\u24da Jn 15:11"}, {"pk": 4054553, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 16, "verse": 23, "text": " \u201cIn that day you will not ask me anything. Truly I tell you, anything you ask the Father in my name, he will give you. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Jn 11:22; 14:13-14; 15:16"}, {"pk": 4054554, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 16, "verse": 24, "text": "Until now you have asked for nothing in my name. \u24dcAsk and you will receive, \u24ddso that your joy may be complete. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dc Jn 10:25
\u24dd Mt 7:8
\u24d0 1Jn 1:4; 2Jn 12"}, {"pk": 4054555, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 16, "verse": 25, "text": " \u201cI have spoken these things to you in figures of speech. A time is coming when I will no longer speak to you in figures, but I will tell you plainly about the Father."}, {"pk": 4054556, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 16, "verse": 26, "text": "On that day you will ask \u24d1in my name, and \u24d2I am not telling you that I will ask the Father on your behalf.", "comment": "\u24d1 Jn 14:16
\u24d2 Jn 10:25"}, {"pk": 4054557, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 16, "verse": 27, "text": "For the Father himself loves you, because you have loved \u24d3me and have believed that I came from God. [5] \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d3 Jn 14:21
[5] Other mss read from the Father
\u24d4 Jn 6:46; 8:42; 13:3; 16:30"}, {"pk": 4054558, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 16, "verse": 28, "text": "I came from the Father and have come into the world. Again, I am leaving the world and going to the Father.\u201d \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Jn 14:12"}, {"pk": 4054559, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 16, "verse": 29, "text": "His disciples said, \u201cLook, now you\u2019re speaking plainly and not using any figurative language."}, {"pk": 4054560, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 16, "verse": 30, "text": "Now we know that you know everything \u24d6 and don\u2019t need anyone to question you. By this we believe that you came from God.\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 Mk 2:8; Jn 1:48; 2:24-25; 6:64; 21:17
\u24d7 Jn 16:27"}, {"pk": 4054561, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 16, "verse": 31, "text": "Jesus responded to them, \u201cDo you now believe?"}, {"pk": 4054562, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 16, "verse": 32, "text": "Indeed, an hour is coming, and has come, \u24d8when each of you will be scattered to his own home, and you will leave me alone. Yet I am not alone, because the Father is with me. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d8 Jn 4:23
\u24d9 Jn 8:16,29"}, {"pk": 4054563, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 16, "verse": 33, "text": "I have told you these things so that in me you may have peace. You will have suffering in this world. Be courageous! I have conquered the world.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4054564, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 17, "verse": 1, "text": "Jesus spoke these things, looked up to heaven, and said: \u201cFather, the hour has come. Glorify your Son so that the Son \u24damay glorify you, \u24db", "comment": "\u24da Jn 5:19; Heb 1:2
\u24db Jn 12:28"}, {"pk": 4054565, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 17, "verse": 2, "text": "since you gave him authority over all flesh, [1] \u24dcso that he may give eternal life \u24ddto everyone you have given him. \u24d0", "comment": "[1] Or people
\u24dc Php 3:3
\u24dd Jn 12:25; Ac 13:48; 1Jn 2:25
\u24d0 Mt 24:22"}, {"pk": 4054566, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 17, "verse": 3, "text": "This is eternal life: that they may know you, the only \u24d1true \u24d2God, and the one you have sent \u24d3\u2014\u2009Jesus Christ. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d1 Jn 5:44; Rm 16:27
\u24d2 Jn 4:23; 1Jn 5:20
\u24d3 Mk 9:37; Jn 1:6
\u24d4 Jn 5:38; 6:29"}, {"pk": 4054567, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 17, "verse": 4, "text": "I have glorified you on the earth by completing the work you gave me to do."}, {"pk": 4054568, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 17, "verse": 5, "text": "Now, Father, \u24d5glorify me in your presence with that glory \u24d6I had with you before the world existed. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d5 Mt 11:27
\u24d6 Mk 10:37; Jn 17:24; 1Pt 5:1
\u24d7 Pr 8:23; Jn 1:1-2; 8:58"}, {"pk": 4054569, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 17, "verse": 6, "text": " \u201cI have revealed your name \u24d8 to the people you gave me \u24d9 from the world. \u24da They were yours, you gave them to me, \u24db and they have kept your word. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24d8 Jn 10:25; Ac 15:14; Rv 14:1
\u24d9 Mt 24:22; Jn 6:37
\u24da Jn 8:23; 13:1; 15:19; 17:14-16; 18:36; 1Co 5:10; 1Jn 2:16; 4:5
\u24db Jn 18:9
\u24dc Jn 8:51"}, {"pk": 4054570, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 17, "verse": 7, "text": "Now they know that everything you have given is from you,"}, {"pk": 4054571, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 17, "verse": 8, "text": "because I have given them the words you gave me. \u24dd They have received them and have known for certain that I came from you. \u24d0 They have believed that you sent me.", "comment": "\u24dd Jn 14:24
\u24d0 Jn 5:43; 13:3"}, {"pk": 4054572, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 17, "verse": 9, "text": " \u201cI pray [2] for them. I am not praying for the world but for those you have given me, \u24d1 because they are yours.", "comment": "[2] Lit ask (throughout this passage)
\u24d1 Rm 9:11"}, {"pk": 4054573, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 17, "verse": 10, "text": "Everything I have is yours, and everything you have is mine, \u24d2and I am glorified in them.", "comment": "\u24d2 Jn 16:15"}, {"pk": 4054574, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 17, "verse": 11, "text": "I am no longer in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to you. \u24d3Holy \u24d4Father, protect [3]them by your name \u24d5that you have given me, so that they may be one \u24d6 as we are \u24d7one.", "comment": "\u24d3 Jn 13:3; 14:12
\u24d4 Ps 20:6; 1Co 7:14
[3] Lit keep (throughout this passage)
\u24d5 Pr 18:10
\u24d6 Jn 11:52
\u24d7 Jn 10:16,30; 17:22; Gl 3:28"}, {"pk": 4054575, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 17, "verse": 12, "text": "While I was with them, I was protecting them by your name that you have given me. I guarded \u24d8them and not one of them is lost, except the son of destruction, [4]so that the Scripture \u24d9may be fulfilled. \u24da", "comment": "[4] The one destined for destruction, loss, or perdition
\u24d8 2Tm 1:14
\u24d9 Mt 26:54
\u24da Ps 41:9; Jn 13:18; 15:25; 19:24,36"}, {"pk": 4054576, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 17, "verse": 13, "text": "Now I am coming to you, and I speak these things in the world so that they may have my joy completed in them."}, {"pk": 4054577, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 17, "verse": 14, "text": "I have given them your word. The world hated \u24dbthem because they are not of the world, \u24dcjust as I am not of the world. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24db Lk 6:22,27; 19:14
\u24dc Jn 15:19
\u24dd Jn 8:23; 18:36"}, {"pk": 4054578, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 17, "verse": 15, "text": "I am not praying that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 2Th 3:3"}, {"pk": 4054579, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 17, "verse": 16, "text": "They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Jn 18:36; 1Jn 4:17"}, {"pk": 4054580, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 17, "verse": 17, "text": "Sanctify \u24d2 them by the truth; \u24d3your word is truth.", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 119:142; 2Th 2:10; 1Jn 5:20
\u24d2 Lk 11:2"}, {"pk": 4054581, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 17, "verse": 18, "text": "As you sent me into the world, \u24d4I also have sent them into the world.", "comment": "\u24d4 1Jn 4:17"}, {"pk": 4054582, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 17, "verse": 19, "text": "I sanctify myself for them, so that they also may be sanctified by the truth."}, {"pk": 4054583, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 17, "verse": 20, "text": " \u201cI pray not only for these, but also for those who believe in me through their word."}, {"pk": 4054584, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 17, "verse": 21, "text": "May they all be one, \u24d5as you, Father, are in me and I am in you. \u24d6May they also be [5]in us, so that the world may believe you sent me.", "comment": "[5] Other mss add one
\u24d5 Jn 11:52; 17:11
\u24d6 1Jn 2:24; 5:20"}, {"pk": 4054585, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 17, "verse": 22, "text": "I have given them the glory \u24d7you have given me, so that they may be one as we are one.", "comment": "\u24d7 Mk 10:37; Jn 17:24; 1Pt 5:1,4"}, {"pk": 4054586, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 17, "verse": 23, "text": "I am in them and you are in me, \u24d8 so that they may be made completely one, that the world may know you have sent me and have loved \u24d9them as you have loved me. \u24da", "comment": "\u24d9 Jn 3:16; 12:43; 1Co 13:1; 2Th 2:13
\u24d8 1Jn 4:4
\u24da Jn 15:9"}, {"pk": 4054587, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 17, "verse": 24, "text": " \u201cFather, I want those you have given me to be with me where I am, \u24db so that they will see my glory, which you have given me because you loved me before the world\u2019s foundation.", "comment": "\u24db Jn 12:26"}, {"pk": 4054588, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 17, "verse": 25, "text": "Righteous Father, the world has not known you. However, I have known you, \u24dcand they have known that you sent me.", "comment": "\u24dc Mt 11:27; Lk 10:22"}, {"pk": 4054589, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 17, "verse": 26, "text": "I made your name \u24ddknown to them and will continue to make it known, so that the love you have loved me with may be in them and I may be in them.\u201d \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 1Jn 4:4
\u24dd Jn 10:25"}, {"pk": 4054590, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 18, "verse": 1, "text": "After \u24d1 Jesus had said these things, he went out with his disciples across the Kidron Valley, where there was a garden, and he and his disciples went into it.", "comment": "\u24d1 Mt 26:47-56; Mk 14:43-52; Lk 22:47-53"}, {"pk": 4054591, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 18, "verse": 2, "text": "Judas, \u24d2 who betrayed \u24d3 him, also knew the place, because Jesus often met there with his disciples.", "comment": "\u24d2 Mk 3:19
\u24d3 Mt 10:4; Mk 9:31; Jn 13:21"}, {"pk": 4054592, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 18, "verse": 3, "text": "So Judas took a company of soldiers and some officials [1] from the chief priests and the Pharisees \u24d4 and came there with lanterns, torches, and weapons.", "comment": "\u24d4 Mk 7:3
[1] Or temple police, or officers, also in vv. 12,18,22"}, {"pk": 4054593, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 18, "verse": 4, "text": "Then Jesus, knowing everything that was about to happen to him, \u24d5 went out and said to them, \u201cWho is it that you\u2019re seeking?\u201d", "comment": "\u24d5 Jn 16:30"}, {"pk": 4054594, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 18, "verse": 5, "text": "\u201cJesus of Nazareth,\u201d they answered. \u201cI am he,\u201d [2] \u24d6 Jesus told them. Judas, who betrayed him, was also standing with them.", "comment": "[2] Lit \u201cI am
\u24d6 Ex 3:14; Jn 8:24,58"}, {"pk": 4054595, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 18, "verse": 6, "text": "When Jesus told them, \u201cI am he,\u201d they stepped back and fell to the ground."}, {"pk": 4054596, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 18, "verse": 7, "text": "Then he asked them again, \u201cWho is it that you\u2019re seeking?\u201d \u201cJesus of Nazareth,\u201d they said."}, {"pk": 4054597, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 18, "verse": 8, "text": " \u201cI told you I am he,\u201d Jesus replied. \u201cSo if you\u2019re looking for me, let these men go.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4054598, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 18, "verse": 9, "text": "This was to fulfill \u24d7 the words he had said: \u201cI have not lost one of those you have given me.\u201d \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d7 Mt 1:22
\u24d8 Jn 17:6,12"}, {"pk": 4054599, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 18, "verse": 10, "text": "Then Simon \u24d9 Peter, \u24da who had a sword, \u24db drew it, struck the high priest\u2019s \u24dc servant, and cut off his right ear. (The servant\u2019s name was Malchus.)", "comment": "\u24db Mk 14:47; Heb 4:12
\u24d9 Mt 16:17
\u24da Lk 6:14; Ac 10:32
\u24dc Lv 16:32"}, {"pk": 4054600, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 18, "verse": 11, "text": "At that, Jesus said to Peter, \u201cPut your sword away! Am I not to drink the cup \u24ddthe Father has given me?\u201d", "comment": "\u24dd Is 51:22; Jr 49:12; Mt 20:22; 26:39,42; Mk 14:36; Lk 22:42"}, {"pk": 4054601, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 18, "verse": 12, "text": "Then the company of soldiers, the commander, and the Jewish officials arrested Jesus and tied him up."}, {"pk": 4054602, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 18, "verse": 13, "text": "First they led him to Annas, \u24d0 since he was the father-in-law of Caiaphas, \u24d1 who was high priest that year.", "comment": "\u24d1 Mt 26:3; Jn 11:49
\u24d0 Lk 3:2; Jn 18:24; Ac 4:6"}, {"pk": 4054603, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 18, "verse": 14, "text": "Caiaphas was the one who had advised the Jews that it would be better for one man to die for the people. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Jn 11:50"}, {"pk": 4054604, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 18, "verse": 15, "text": "Simon Peter \u24d3 was following Jesus, as was another disciple. That disciple was an acquaintance of the high priest; so he went with Jesus into the high priest\u2019s courtyard.", "comment": "\u24d3 Lk 6:14"}, {"pk": 4054605, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 18, "verse": 16, "text": "But Peter remained standing outside by the door. So the other disciple, the one known to the high priest, went out and spoke to the girl who was the doorkeeper and brought Peter in."}, {"pk": 4054606, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 18, "verse": 17, "text": "Then the servant girl who was the doorkeeper said to Peter, \u201cYou aren\u2019t one of this man\u2019s disciples too, are you?\u201d \u201cI am not.\u201d he said."}, {"pk": 4054607, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 18, "verse": 18, "text": "Now the servants and the officials had made a charcoal fire, because it was cold. They were standing there warming themselves, and Peter was standing with them, warming himself."}, {"pk": 4054608, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 18, "verse": 19, "text": "The high priest \u24d4 questioned Jesus about his disciples and about his teaching.", "comment": "\u24d4 Mt 26:3"}, {"pk": 4054609, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 18, "verse": 20, "text": " \u201cI have spoken openly to the world,\u201d Jesus answered him. \u201cI have always taught in the synagogue \u24d5and in the temple, \u24d6where all the Jews congregate, and I haven\u2019t spoken anything in secret.", "comment": "\u24d6 Ac 21:26
\u24d5 Jms 2:2"}, {"pk": 4054610, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 18, "verse": 21, "text": "Why do you question me? Question those who heard what I told them. Look, they know what I said.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4054611, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 18, "verse": 22, "text": "When he had said these things, one of the officials standing by slapped Jesus, saying, \u201cIs this the way you answer the high priest?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4054612, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 18, "verse": 23, "text": " \u201cIf I have spoken wrongly,\u201d Jesus answered him, \u201cgive evidence [3]about the wrong; but if rightly, \u24d7why do you hit me?\u201d", "comment": "[3] Or him, \u201ctestify
\u24d7 Gn 1:31"}, {"pk": 4054613, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 18, "verse": 24, "text": "Then \u24d8 Annas \u24d9 sent him bound to Caiaphas the high priest.", "comment": "\u24d9 Jn 18:13
\u24d8 Mt 26:57-75; Mk 14:53-72; Lk 22:54,62-65"}, {"pk": 4054614, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 18, "verse": 25, "text": "Now Simon Peter was standing and warming himself. They said to him, \u201cYou aren\u2019t one of his disciples too, are you?\u201d He denied it and said, \u201cI am not.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4054615, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 18, "verse": 26, "text": "One of the high priest\u2019s servants, a relative of the man whose ear Peter had cut off, said, \u201cDidn\u2019t I see you with him in the garden?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4054616, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 18, "verse": 27, "text": "Peter denied it again. Immediately a rooster crowed. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Jn 13:38"}, {"pk": 4054617, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 18, "verse": 28, "text": "Then \u24db they led Jesus from Caiaphas to the governor\u2019s headquarters. \u24dc It was early morning. They did not enter the headquarters themselves; otherwise they would be defiled and unable to eat the Passover.", "comment": "\u24dc Mk 15:16
\u24db Mt 27:2,11-14; Mk 15:1-5; Lk 23:25"}, {"pk": 4054618, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 18, "verse": 29, "text": "So Pilate \u24dd came out to them and said, \u201cWhat charge \u24d0 do you bring against this man?\u201d", "comment": "\u24dd 1Tm 6:13
\u24d0 1Tm 5:19; Ti 1:6"}, {"pk": 4054619, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 18, "verse": 30, "text": "They answered him, \u201cIf this man weren\u2019t a criminal, [4] we wouldn\u2019t have handed him over to you.\u201d", "comment": "[4] Lit an evil doer"}, {"pk": 4054620, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 18, "verse": 31, "text": "Pilate told them, \u201cYou take him and judge him according to your law.\u201d \u201cIt\u2019s not legal for us to put anyone to death,\u201d the Jews declared."}, {"pk": 4054621, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 18, "verse": 32, "text": "They said this so that Jesus\u2019s words might be fulfilled indicating what kind of death he was going to die. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Jn 12:32-33"}, {"pk": 4054622, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 18, "verse": 33, "text": "Then Pilate went back into the headquarters, summoned Jesus, and said to him, \u201cAre you the King of the Jews?\u201d \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Jn 19:21"}, {"pk": 4054623, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 18, "verse": 34, "text": "Jesus answered, \u201cAre you asking this on your own, or have others told you about me?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4054624, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 18, "verse": 35, "text": "\u201cI\u2019m not a Jew, am I?\u201d Pilate replied. \u201cYour own nation and the chief priests handed you over to me. What have you done?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4054625, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 18, "verse": 36, "text": " \u201cMy kingdom \u24d3 is not of this world,\u201d said Jesus. \u201cIf my kingdom were of this world, \u24d4my servants \u24d5would fight, so that I wouldn\u2019t be handed over to the Jews. But as it is, [5]my kingdom is not from here.\u201d \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d5 Lk 1:2; Jn 18:18; Ac 26:16; 1Co 4:1
\u24d6 Jn 8:23; 17:14,16
\u24d3 Mk 1:15; Ac 20:25
\u24d4 Jn 17:6
[5] Or But now"}, {"pk": 4054626, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 18, "verse": 37, "text": "\u201cYou are a king then?\u201d Pilate asked. \u201cYou say that I\u2019m a king,\u201d Jesus replied. \u201cI was born for this, and I have come into the world \u24d7for this: to testify \u24d8to the truth. \u24d9Everyone who is of the truth listens to my voice.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d7 Jn 1:9; 3:19; 6:14; 9:39; 11:27; 12:46; 16:28; 1Tm 1:15
\u24d9 Ps 119:142; 2Th 2:10
\u24d8 Jn 15:26; Ac 26:5"}, {"pk": 4054627, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 18, "verse": 38, "text": "\u201cWhat is truth?\u201d said Pilate. After he had said this, he went out to the Jews again and told them, \u201cI find no grounds \u24da for charging him.", "comment": "\u24da Mt 27:37; Mk 15:26; Jn 19:4,6; Ac 13:28; 23:28; 25:18; 28:18"}, {"pk": 4054628, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 18, "verse": 39, "text": "You \u24db have a custom that I release one prisoner to you at the Passover. So, do you want me to release to you the King of the Jews?\u201d", "comment": "\u24db Mt 27:15-26; Mk 15:6-15; Lk 23:13-25"}, {"pk": 4054629, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 18, "verse": 40, "text": "They shouted back, \u201cNot this man, but Barabbas!\u201d \u24dc Now Barabbas was a revolutionary. [6] \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dc Mk 15:7
[6] Or robber; see Jn 10:1,8 for the same Gk word used here
\u24dd Mk 14:48"}, {"pk": 4054630, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 19, "verse": 1, "text": "Then Pilate took Jesus and had him flogged."}, {"pk": 4054631, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 19, "verse": 2, "text": "The soldiers also twisted together a crown \u24d0 of thorns, put it on his head, and clothed him in a purple robe.", "comment": "\u24d0 Mk 15:17"}, {"pk": 4054632, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 19, "verse": 3, "text": "And they kept coming up to him \u24d1 and saying, \u201cHail, King of the Jews!\u201d and were slapping his face.", "comment": "\u24d1 Mk 1:45"}, {"pk": 4054633, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 19, "verse": 4, "text": "Pilate went outside again and said to them, \u201cLook, I\u2019m bringing him out to you to let you know I find no grounds \u24d2 for charging him.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d2 Jn 18:38"}, {"pk": 4054634, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 19, "verse": 5, "text": "Then Jesus came out wearing the crown of thorns and the purple robe. \u24d3 Pilate said to them, \u201cHere is the man!\u201d \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Zch 6:12
\u24d3 Lk 19:36"}, {"pk": 4054635, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 19, "verse": 6, "text": "When the chief priests and the temple servants [1] saw him, they shouted, \u201cCrucify! Crucify!\u201d Pilate responded, \u201cTake him and crucify him yourselves, since I find no grounds for charging him.\u201d", "comment": "[1] Or temple police, or officers"}, {"pk": 4054636, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 19, "verse": 7, "text": "\u201cWe have a law,\u201d the Jews replied to him, \u201cand according to that law he ought to die, \u24d5 because he made himself the Son of God.\u201d \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Jn 5:18; 19:12; Heb 1:2
\u24d5 Lv 24:16; Jn 10:33,36"}, {"pk": 4054637, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 19, "verse": 8, "text": "When Pilate heard this statement, he was more afraid than ever."}, {"pk": 4054638, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 19, "verse": 9, "text": "He went back into the headquarters \u24d7 and asked Jesus, \u201cWhere are you from?\u201d But Jesus did not give him an answer. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d7 Mk 15:16
\u24d8 Mk 14:61"}, {"pk": 4054639, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 19, "verse": 10, "text": "So Pilate said to him, \u201cDo you refuse to speak to me? Don\u2019t you know that I have the authority to release you and the authority to crucify you?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4054640, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 19, "verse": 11, "text": " \u201cYou would have no authority over me at all,\u201d Jesus answered him, \u201cif it hadn\u2019t been given you from above. This is why the one who handed me over to you has the greater sin.\u201d \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Jn 15:22; 18:13-14,19-24,28"}, {"pk": 4054641, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 19, "verse": 12, "text": "From that moment Pilate kept trying [2] to release him. But the Jews shouted, \u201cIf you release this man, you are not Caesar\u2019s friend. Anyone who makes himself a king opposes Caesar!\u201d", "comment": "[2] Lit Pilate was trying"}, {"pk": 4054642, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 19, "verse": 13, "text": "When Pilate heard these words, he brought Jesus outside. He sat down on the judge\u2019s seat in a place called the Stone Pavement (but in Aramaic, [3] Gabbatha).", "comment": "[3] Or Hebrew, also in vv. 17,20"}, {"pk": 4054643, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 19, "verse": 14, "text": "It was the preparation day for the Passover, and it was about noon. [4] Then he told the Jews, \u201cHere is your king!\u201d", "comment": "[4] Lit about the sixth hour"}, {"pk": 4054644, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 19, "verse": 15, "text": "They shouted, \u201cTake him away! Take him away! Crucify him!\u201d Pilate said to them, \u201cShould I crucify your king?\u201d \u201cWe have no king but Caesar!\u201d the chief priests answered."}, {"pk": 4054645, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 19, "verse": 16, "text": "Then he handed him over to be crucified. Then they took Jesus away. [5]", "comment": "[5] Other mss add and led him out"}, {"pk": 4054646, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 19, "verse": 17, "text": "Carrying \u24da the cross by himself, \u24db he went out to what is called Place of the Skull, which in Aramaic is called Golgotha.", "comment": "\u24db Lk 9:23; 23:26
\u24da Mt 27:33-37; Mk 15:22-26; Lk 23:32-34"}, {"pk": 4054647, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 19, "verse": 18, "text": "There they crucified him and two others with him, one on either side, with Jesus in the middle."}, {"pk": 4054648, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 19, "verse": 19, "text": "Pilate also had a sign made and put on the cross. It said: JESUS OF NAZARETH, THE KING OF THE JEWS."}, {"pk": 4054649, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 19, "verse": 20, "text": "Many of the Jews read this sign, because the place where Jesus was crucified was near the city, \u24dc and it was written in Aramaic, Latin, and Greek.", "comment": "\u24dc Heb 13:12"}, {"pk": 4054650, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 19, "verse": 21, "text": "So the chief priests of the Jews said to Pilate, \u201cDon\u2019t write, \u2018The King of the Jews,\u2019 \u24dd but that he said, \u2018I am the King of the Jews.\u2019\u201d", "comment": "\u24dd Mt 2:2; 27:11,29,37; Mk 15:2,9,12,18,26; Lk 23:3,37-38; Jn 18:33,39; 19:3,19"}, {"pk": 4054651, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 19, "verse": 22, "text": "Pilate replied, \u201cWhat I have written, I have written.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4054652, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 19, "verse": 23, "text": "When the soldiers crucified Jesus, they took his clothes and divided them into four parts, a part for each soldier. They also took the tunic, which was seamless, woven in one piece from the top."}, {"pk": 4054653, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 19, "verse": 24, "text": "So they said to one another, \u201cLet\u2019s not tear it, but cast lots for it, to see who gets it.\u201d This happened that the Scripture \u24d0 might be fulfilled \u24d1 that says: They divided my clothes among themselves, and they cast lots for my clothing. [6] \u24d2 This is what the soldiers did.", "comment": "\u24d1 Mt 1:22
\u24d0 Mt 26:54
[6] Ps 22:18
\u24d2 Ps 22:18"}, {"pk": 4054654, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 19, "verse": 25, "text": "Standing \u24d3 by the cross \u24d4 of Jesus were his mother, \u24d5 his mother\u2019s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Mk 15:40
\u24d3 Mt 27:55-56; Mk 15:40-41; Lk 23:49
\u24d4 Lk 23:26
\u24d5 Mt 1:16"}, {"pk": 4054655, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 19, "verse": 26, "text": "When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple he loved \u24d7 standing there, he said to his mother, \u201cWoman, here is your son.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d7 Jn 13:23; 21:7"}, {"pk": 4054656, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 19, "verse": 27, "text": "Then he said to the disciple, \u201cHere is your mother.\u201d And from that hour the disciple took her into his home."}, {"pk": 4054657, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 19, "verse": 28, "text": "After \u24d8 this, when Jesus knew that everything was now finished \u24d9 that the Scripture might be fulfilled, he said, \u201cI\u2019m thirsty.\u201d \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Ps 22:15; 69:21
\u24d8 Mt 27:45-54; Mk 15:33-39; Lk 23:44-48
\u24d9 Lk 12:50; 18:31; 22:37; Jn 19:30; Ac 13:29; Heb 10:14; 11:40"}, {"pk": 4054658, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 19, "verse": 29, "text": "A jar full of sour wine was sitting there; so they fixed a sponge full of sour wine on a hyssop branch \u24db and held it up to his mouth.", "comment": "\u24db Ex 12:22"}, {"pk": 4054659, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 19, "verse": 30, "text": "When Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, \u201cIt is finished.\u201d \u24dc Then bowing his head, he gave up his spirit. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dc Lk 12:50; Jn 4:34; 17:4; 19:28
\u24dd 1Jn 5:8"}, {"pk": 4054660, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 19, "verse": 31, "text": "Since it was the preparation day, \u24d0 the Jews did not want the bodies \u24d1 to remain on the cross \u24d2 on the Sabbath \u24d3 (for that Sabbath was a special [7] day). They requested that Pilate have the men\u2019s legs broken and that their bodies be taken away. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Dt 21:22-23; Jos 8:29; 10:26-27
\u24d0 Jn 19:14
\u24d1 Lk 12:4
\u24d2 Lk 23:26
\u24d3 Mk 2:23
[7] Lit great"}, {"pk": 4054661, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 19, "verse": 32, "text": "So the soldiers came and broke the legs of the first man and of the other one who had been crucified with him."}, {"pk": 4054662, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 19, "verse": 33, "text": "When they came to Jesus, they did not break his legs since they saw that he was already dead. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 12:46; Nm 9:12; Ps 34:20"}, {"pk": 4054663, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 19, "verse": 34, "text": "But one of the soldiers pierced \u24d6 his side \u24d7 with a spear, and at once blood and water \u24d8 came out.", "comment": "\u24d8 1Jn 5:6-9
\u24d6 Zch 12:10; Rv 1:7
\u24d7 Jn 20:20"}, {"pk": 4054664, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 19, "verse": 35, "text": "He who saw this has testified \u24d9 so that you also may believe. His testimony is true, and he knows he is telling the truth. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Jn 21:24
\u24d9 Jn 1:14-15,34"}, {"pk": 4054665, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 19, "verse": 36, "text": "For these things happened so that the Scripture would be fulfilled: \u24db Not one of his bones will be broken. [8] \u24dc", "comment": "\u24db Jn 13:18; 17:12; 19:24
[8] Ex 12:46; Nm 9:12; Ps 34:20
\u24dc Ex 12:46; Nm 9:12; Ps 34:20"}, {"pk": 4054666, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 19, "verse": 37, "text": "Also, another Scripture says: They will look at the one they pierced. [9] \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Zch 12:10
[9] Zch 12:10"}, {"pk": 4054667, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 19, "verse": 38, "text": "After \u24d0 this, Joseph of Arimathea, who was a disciple of Jesus\u2009\u2014\u2009but secretly because of his fear of the Jews\u2009\u2014\u2009asked Pilate that he might remove Jesus\u2019s body. \u24d1 Pilate gave him permission; so he came and took his body away.", "comment": "\u24d0 Mt 27:57-60; Mk 15:42-46; Lk 23:50-54
\u24d1 Lk 12:4; Jn 2:21"}, {"pk": 4054668, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 19, "verse": 39, "text": "Nicodemus \u24d2 (who had previously come to him at night) also came, bringing a mixture of about seventy-five pounds [10] of myrrh and aloes.", "comment": "\u24d2 Jn 3:1-9; 7:50
[10] Lit a hundred litrai; a Roman litrai = 12 ounces"}, {"pk": 4054669, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 19, "verse": 40, "text": "They took Jesus\u2019s body \u24d3 and wrapped it in linen cloths \u24d4 with the fragrant spices, according to the burial \u24d5 custom of the Jews.", "comment": "\u24d4 Jn 20:5
\u24d3 Jn 2:21; 19:40
\u24d5 Mk 14:8"}, {"pk": 4054670, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 19, "verse": 41, "text": "There was a garden in the place where he was crucified. A new tomb was in the garden; no one had yet been placed in it."}, {"pk": 4054671, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 19, "verse": 42, "text": "They placed Jesus there because of the Jewish day of preparation and since the tomb was nearby."}, {"pk": 4054672, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 20, "verse": 1, "text": "On \u24d6 the first day of the week \u24d7 Mary Magdalene \u24d8 came to the tomb \u24d9 early, while it was still dark. She saw that the stone \u24da had been removed from the tomb.", "comment": "\u24d9 Jn 5:28
\u24d6 Mt 28:5-8; Mk 16:5-8; Lk 24:3-8
\u24d7 Lk 24:1; Ac 20:7; 1Co 16:2
\u24d8 Mk 15:40
\u24da Mt 27:60,66; Mk 15:46"}, {"pk": 4054673, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 20, "verse": 2, "text": "So she went running to Simon Peter \u24db and to the other disciple, the one Jesus loved, and said to them, \u201cThey\u2019ve taken the Lord out of the tomb, \u24dc and we don\u2019t know where they\u2019ve put him!\u201d", "comment": "\u24dc Jn 5:28
\u24db Lk 6:14; Jn 21:7; Ac 10:32"}, {"pk": 4054674, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 20, "verse": 3, "text": "At that, Peter and the other disciple went out, heading for the tomb."}, {"pk": 4054675, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 20, "verse": 4, "text": "The two were running together, but the other disciple outran Peter and got to the tomb first."}, {"pk": 4054676, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 20, "verse": 5, "text": "Stooping down, he saw the linen cloths \u24dd lying there, but he did not go in.", "comment": "\u24dd Lk 24:12; Jn 19:40; 20:5-7"}, {"pk": 4054677, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 20, "verse": 6, "text": "Then, following him, Simon Peter also came. He entered the tomb and saw the linen cloths lying there."}, {"pk": 4054678, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 20, "verse": 7, "text": "The wrapping \u24d0 that had been on his head was not lying with the linen cloths \u24d1 but was folded up in a separate place by itself.", "comment": "\u24d0 Lk 19:20; Jn 11:44; Ac 19:12
\u24d1 Jn 20:5"}, {"pk": 4054679, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 20, "verse": 8, "text": "The other disciple, who had reached the tomb first, then also went in, saw, and believed."}, {"pk": 4054680, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 20, "verse": 9, "text": "For they did not yet understand the Scripture \u24d2 that he must rise \u24d3 from the dead. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Mk 9:9-10; 12:25; Lk 16:31; 24:46; Ac 10:41; 13:34; 17:3,31
\u24d2 Mt 26:54
\u24d3 Lk 18:33; Ac 2:24"}, {"pk": 4054681, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 20, "verse": 10, "text": "Then the disciples returned to the place where they were staying."}, {"pk": 4054682, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 20, "verse": 11, "text": "But \u24d5 Mary stood outside the tomb, \u24d6 crying. As she was crying, she stooped to look into the tomb.", "comment": "\u24d5 Mk 16:9-11
\u24d6 Jn 5:28"}, {"pk": 4054683, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 20, "verse": 12, "text": "She saw two angels \u24d7 in white sitting where Jesus\u2019s body \u24d8 had been lying, one at the head and the other at the feet.", "comment": "\u24d8 Lk 12:4; Jn 2:21
\u24d7 Gn 16:7; Mt 13:49; Ac 5:19; Rv 14:6"}, {"pk": 4054684, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 20, "verse": 13, "text": "They said to her, \u201cWoman, why are you crying?\u201d \u201cBecause they\u2019ve taken away my Lord,\u201d \u24d9 she told them, \u201cand I don\u2019t know where they\u2019ve put him.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d9 Lk 10:1; 1Co 8:6"}, {"pk": 4054685, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 20, "verse": 14, "text": "Having said this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing there, but she did not know it was Jesus. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Jn 21:4"}, {"pk": 4054686, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 20, "verse": 15, "text": "\u201cWoman,\u201d Jesus said to her, \u201cwhy are you crying? Who is it that you\u2019re seeking?\u201d Supposing he was the gardener, she replied, \u201cSir, if you\u2019ve carried him away, tell me where you\u2019ve put him, and I will take him away.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4054687, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 20, "verse": 16, "text": "Jesus said to her, \u201cMary.\u201d Turning around, she said to him in Aramaic, [1] \u201cRabboni!\u201d \u2009\u2014\u2009which means \u201cTeacher.\u201d \u24db", "comment": "[1] Or Hebrew
\u24db Mk 4:38; Eph 4:11"}, {"pk": 4054688, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 20, "verse": 17, "text": " \u201cDon\u2019t cling to me,\u201d Jesus told her, \u201csince I have not yet ascended \u24dcto the Father. \u24ddBut go to my brothers \u24d0and tell them that I am ascending to my Father \u24d1 and your Father, to my God \u24d2and your God.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d1 Jn 14:12
\u24dc Lk 24:51; Jn 3:13; 6:62; Ac 1:9-11; 2:33-34; Rm 10:6; Eph 1:20-21; 4:8; 1Pt 3:22
\u24dd Mt 5:16; 11:27; Jn 8:42
\u24d0 Ac 9:30
\u24d2 Mt 27:46"}, {"pk": 4054689, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 20, "verse": 18, "text": "Mary Magdalene went and announced to the disciples, \u201cI have seen the Lord!\u201d \u24d3 And she told them what [2] he had said to her.", "comment": "\u24d3 Mk 16:10
[2] Lit these things"}, {"pk": 4054690, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 20, "verse": 19, "text": "When it was evening of that first day of the week, \u24d4 the disciples were gathered together with the doors locked because they feared the Jews. Jesus came, stood among them, and said to them, \u201cPeace be with you.\u201d \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d4 Lk 24:1; Ac 20:7; 1Co 16:2
\u24d5 Jn 14:27; 16:33"}, {"pk": 4054691, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 20, "verse": 20, "text": "Having said this, he showed them his hands and his side. \u24d6 So the disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord.", "comment": "\u24d6 Lk 24:39-40; Jn 19:34; 20:25-29"}, {"pk": 4054692, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 20, "verse": 21, "text": "Jesus said to them again, \u201cPeace to you. As the Father has sent me, \u24d7 I also send you.\u201d \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d7 Jn 3:17; 17:18; Heb 3:1
\u24d8 Jn 13:20; Ac 1:2"}, {"pk": 4054693, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 20, "verse": 22, "text": "After saying this, he breathed on them \u24d9 and said, [3] \u201cReceive the Holy Spirit. \u24da", "comment": "\u24d9 Gn 2:7; Ezk 37:9
[3] Lit he breathed and said to them
\u24da Ps 51:11; Jn 1:33; 14:17; 16:7; Ac 2:4; 8:15; Rm 8:9; Gl 5:25; Ti 3:5; Rv 3:22"}, {"pk": 4054694, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 20, "verse": 23, "text": "If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained.\u201d \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Mt 16:19; 18:18; Jn 9:41"}, {"pk": 4054695, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 20, "verse": 24, "text": "But Thomas \u24dc (called \u201cTwin\u201d [4]), one of the Twelve, was not with them when Jesus came.", "comment": "\u24dc Mk 3:18; Jn 11:16
[4] Gk Didymus"}, {"pk": 4054696, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 20, "verse": 25, "text": "So the other disciples were telling him, \u201cWe\u2019ve seen the Lord!\u201d But he said to them, \u201cIf I don\u2019t see the mark of the nails in his hands, put my finger into the mark of the nails, \u24dd and put my hand into his side, \u24d0 I will never believe.\u201d \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Dt 9:23; Mk 16:11; Lk 22:67; Jn 4:48; 6:64; Ac 13:41
\u24dd Ps 22:16
\u24d0 Jn 20:20"}, {"pk": 4054697, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 20, "verse": 26, "text": "A week later his disciples were indoors again, and Thomas was with them. Even though the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, \u201cPeace be with you.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4054698, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 20, "verse": 27, "text": "Then he said to Thomas, \u201cPut your finger here and look at my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Don\u2019t be faithless, but believe.\u201d \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Nm 12:7"}, {"pk": 4054699, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 20, "verse": 28, "text": "Thomas responded to him, \u201cMy Lord and my God!\u201d"}, {"pk": 4054700, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 20, "verse": 29, "text": "Jesus said, \u201cBecause you have seen me, you have believed. [5]Blessed are those who have not seen and yet believe.\u201d \u24d3", "comment": "[5] Or have you believed?
\u24d3 2Co 5:7; 1Pt 1:8"}, {"pk": 4054701, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 20, "verse": 30, "text": "Jesus performed many other signs \u24d4 in the presence of his disciples that are not written \u24d5 in this book. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d5 1Jn 1:4
\u24d4 Jn 2:11; 21:25
\u24d6 2Tm 4:13"}, {"pk": 4054702, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 20, "verse": 31, "text": "But these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, \u24d7 the Son \u24d8 of God, [6] \u24d9 and that by believing you may have life in his name. \u24da", "comment": "[6] Or that the Messiah, the Son of God, is Jesus
\u24d7 Mt 1:17; Ac 18:5; 1Jn 2:22; 5:1
\u24d9 Heb 1:2
\u24d8 Jn 5:19
\u24da Jn 10:27; 1Jn 3:23"}, {"pk": 4054703, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 21, "verse": 1, "text": "After this, Jesus revealed \u24db himself again to his disciples by the Sea of Tiberias. \u24dc He revealed himself in this way:", "comment": "\u24db Mk 16:12; Jn 21:14; 2Co 4:11; 5:10; 1Tm 3:16; Heb 9:26; 1Pt 1:10; 1Jn 1:2; 3:5,8
\u24dc Jn 6:1,23"}, {"pk": 4054704, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 21, "verse": 2, "text": "Simon Peter, \u24dd Thomas \u24d0 (called \u201cTwin\u201d [1]), Nathanael \u24d1 from Cana of Galilee, \u24d2 Zebedee\u2019s \u24d3 sons, and two others of his disciples were together.", "comment": "[1] Gk Didymus
\u24dd Lk 6:14; Ac 10:32
\u24d0 Mk 3:18
\u24d3 Mt 4:21; 10:2; 20:20; 26:37; 27:56; Mk 1:19-20; 3:17; 10:35; Lk 5:10; Jn 21:7; Ac 12:2
\u24d1 Jn 1:45-49
\u24d2 Mt 17:22"}, {"pk": 4054705, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 21, "verse": 3, "text": "\u201cI\u2019m going fishing,\u201d Simon Peter said to them. \u201cWe\u2019re coming with you,\u201d they told him. They went out and got into the boat, but that night they caught nothing. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Lk 5:5"}, {"pk": 4054706, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 21, "verse": 4, "text": "When daybreak came, Jesus stood on the shore, but the disciples did not know it was Jesus. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Jn 20:14,19,26"}, {"pk": 4054707, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 21, "verse": 5, "text": "\u201cFriends,\u201d [2] Jesus called to them, \u201cyou don\u2019t have any fish, do you?\u201d \u201cNo,\u201d they answered.", "comment": "[2] Lit \u201cChildren\u201d"}, {"pk": 4054708, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 21, "verse": 6, "text": " \u201cCast the net on the right side of the boat,\u201d he told them, \u201cand you\u2019ll find some.\u201d So they did, [3] and they were unable to haul it in because of the large number of fish.", "comment": "[3] Lit they cast"}, {"pk": 4054709, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 21, "verse": 7, "text": "The disciple, the one Jesus loved, said to Peter, \u201cIt is the Lord!\u201d \u24d6 When Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he tied his outer clothing around him (for he had taken it off) and plunged into the sea.", "comment": "\u24d6 Lk 10:1; 1Co 8:6"}, {"pk": 4054710, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 21, "verse": 8, "text": "Since they were not far from land (about a hundred yards [4] \u24d7 away), the other disciples came in the boat, \u24d8 dragging the net full of fish.", "comment": "\u24d8 Mk 3:9; Jn 6:22-24
[4] Lit about two hundred cubits
\u24d7 Lk 12:25"}, {"pk": 4054711, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 21, "verse": 9, "text": "When they got out on land, they saw a charcoal fire there, with fish lying on it, and bread."}, {"pk": 4054712, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 21, "verse": 10, "text": "\u201cBring some of the fish you\u2019ve just caught,\u201d Jesus told them."}, {"pk": 4054713, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 21, "verse": 11, "text": "So Simon Peter climbed up and hauled the net ashore, full of large fish\u2009\u2014\u2009153 of them. Even though there were so many, the net was not torn. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Lk 5:4-10"}, {"pk": 4054714, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 21, "verse": 12, "text": " \u201cCome and have breakfast,\u201d Jesus told them. None of the disciples dared ask him, \u201cWho are you?\u201d because they knew it was the Lord."}, {"pk": 4054715, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 21, "verse": 13, "text": "Jesus came, took the bread, and gave it to them. He did the same with the fish."}, {"pk": 4054716, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 21, "verse": 14, "text": "This was now the third time \u24da Jesus appeared [5] \u24db to the disciples after he was raised from the dead.", "comment": "[5] Lit was revealed (v. 1)
\u24da Jn 20:19,26
\u24db Jn 21:1; 2Co 4:11; 1Jn 1:2"}, {"pk": 4054717, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 21, "verse": 15, "text": "When they had eaten breakfast, Jesus asked Simon Peter, \u201cSimon, son of John, [6]do you love me more than these?\u201d \u201cYes, Lord,\u201d he said to him, \u201cyou know that I love you.\u201d \u201cFeed \u24dc my lambs,\u201d \u24dd he told him.", "comment": "\u24dc Mt 8:30,33; Mk 5:11,14; Lk 8:32,34; 15:15; Jn 21:17
[6] Other mss read \u201cSimon, son of Jonah; Mt 16:17; Jn 1:42
\u24dd Rv 5:6"}, {"pk": 4054718, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 21, "verse": 16, "text": "A second time he asked him, \u201cSimon, son of John, do you love \u24d0me?\u201d \u24d1 \u201cYes, Lord,\u201d he said to him, \u201cyou know that I love you.\u201d \u201cShepherd \u24d2 my sheep,\u201d \u24d3 he told him.", "comment": "\u24d2 1Pt 5:2
\u24d0 Lk 6:35; Rv 12:11
\u24d1 Lk 10:27
\u24d3 Mt 7:15; Jn 10:11"}, {"pk": 4054719, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 21, "verse": 17, "text": "He asked him the third time, \u201cSimon, son of John, do you love \u24d4me?\u201d Peter was grieved \u24d5 that he asked him the third time, \u201cDo you love me?\u201d He said, \u201cLord, you know everything; \u24d6 you know that I love you.\u201d \u201cFeed \u24d7 my sheep,\u201d Jesus said.", "comment": "\u24d7 Jn 21:15
\u24d4 Mk 14:44; Jn 5:20
\u24d5 2Co 2:2
\u24d6 Jn 16:30"}, {"pk": 4054720, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 21, "verse": 18, "text": "\u201cTruly I tell you, \u24d8when you were younger, you would tie your belt and walk wherever you wanted. But when you grow old, you will stretch out your hands and someone else will tie you and carry you where you don\u2019t want to go.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d8 Jn 1:51; Rv 22:21"}, {"pk": 4054721, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 21, "verse": 19, "text": "He said this to indicate by what kind of death \u24d9 Peter would glorify God. \u24da After saying this, he told him, \u201cFollow me.\u201d \u24db", "comment": "\u24da Jn 11:4; 17:1; 1Pt 2:12
\u24d9 2Pt 1:14
\u24db Jn 1:43; 8:12; 10:27"}, {"pk": 4054722, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 21, "verse": 20, "text": "So Peter turned around and saw the disciple Jesus loved \u24dc following them, the one who had leaned back against Jesus at the supper and asked, \u201cLord, who is the one that\u2019s going to betray you?\u201d \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Jn 13:21,23-25
\u24dc Jn 21:7"}, {"pk": 4054723, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 21, "verse": 21, "text": "When Peter saw him, he said to Jesus, \u201cLord, what about him?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4054724, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 21, "verse": 22, "text": " \u201cIf I want him to remain until I come,\u201d \u24d0 Jesus answered, \u201cwhat is that to you? As for you, follow me.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d0 Mk 8:38"}, {"pk": 4054725, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 21, "verse": 23, "text": "So this rumor [7] spread to the brothers and sisters \u24d1 that this disciple would not die. \u24d2 Yet Jesus did not tell him that he would not die, but, \u201cIf I want him to remain until I come, what is that to you?\u201d", "comment": "\u24d1 Ac 9:30
[7] Lit this word
\u24d2 Mk 9:1"}, {"pk": 4054726, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 21, "verse": 24, "text": "This is the disciple who testifies to these things and who wrote them down. We know that his testimony is true."}, {"pk": 4054727, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 43, "chapter": 21, "verse": 25, "text": "And there are also many other things that Jesus did, which, if every one of them were written down, I suppose not even the world itself could contain the books [8] that would be written. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Jn 20:30
[8] Lit scroll"}, {"pk": 4054728, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 1, "verse": 1, "text": "I wrote the first narrative, Theophilus, about all that Jesus began to do and teach \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Lk 1:3; 24:19"}, {"pk": 4054729, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 1, "verse": 2, "text": "until the day he was taken up, after he had given instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had chosen. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Mt 28:19-20; Lk 24:47; Jn 20:21"}, {"pk": 4054730, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 1, "verse": 3, "text": "After he had suffered, he also presented himself alive to them by many convincing proofs, appearing to them over a period of forty days and speaking about the kingdom of God. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Mt 28:17; Mk 16:14; Lk 24:34,36; Jn 20:19; 1Co 15:5-7"}, {"pk": 4054731, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 1, "verse": 4, "text": "While he was [1] with them, he commanded them not to leave Jerusalem, but to wait for the Father\u2019s promise. \u24d7 \u201cWhich,\u201d he said, \u201cyou have heard me speak about; ", "comment": "[1] Or he was eating, or he was lodging
\u24d7 Lk 24:49; Jn 14:1; Ac 2:33"}, {"pk": 4054732, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 1, "verse": 5, "text": "for John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit in a few days.\u201d \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Jl 3:18; Mt 3:11; Ac 11:16"}, {"pk": 4054733, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 1, "verse": 6, "text": "So when they had come together, they asked him, \u201cLord, are you restoring the kingdom to Israel at this time?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4054734, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 1, "verse": 7, "text": "He said to them, \u201cIt is not for you to know times or periods that the Father has set by his own authority. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Mt 24:36; Mk 13:32; 1Th 5:1"}, {"pk": 4054735, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 1, "verse": 8, "text": "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come on you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.\u201d \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Lk 24:48; Ac 2:1,4; 4:33; 8:1,14; 13:47"}, {"pk": 4054736, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 1, "verse": 9, "text": "After he had said this, he was taken up as they were watching, and a cloud took him out of their sight."}, {"pk": 4054737, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 1, "verse": 10, "text": "While he was going, they were gazing into heaven, and suddenly two men in white clothes stood by them. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Mt 28:13; Mk 16:5; Lk 24:4; Jn 20:12"}, {"pk": 4054738, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 1, "verse": 11, "text": "They said, \u201cMen of Galilee, why do you stand looking up into heaven? This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come in the same way that you have seen him going into heaven.\u201d \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Mt 16:27; Ac 2:7; 1Th 1:10; 2Th 1:10"}, {"pk": 4054739, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 1, "verse": 12, "text": "Then they returned to Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives, which is near Jerusalem\u2009\u2014\u2009a Sabbath day\u2019s journey away."}, {"pk": 4054740, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 1, "verse": 13, "text": "When they arrived, they went to the room \u24dd upstairs where they were staying: Peter, John, James, Andrew, Philip, Thomas, Bartholomew, Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus, Simon the Zealot, and Judas the son of James. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd Ac 9:37,39; 20:8
\u24d0 Mt 10:2-4; Mk 3:16-19; Lk 6:14-16"}, {"pk": 4054741, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 1, "verse": 14, "text": "They all were continually united \u24d1 in prayer, [2] along with the women, including Mary the mother of Jesus, and his brothers. \u24d2", "comment": "[2] Other mss add and petition
\u24d1 Ac 2:46; 4:24; 5:12; 15:25; Rm 15:6
\u24d2 Mt 12:46; Lk 23:49,55; Rm 12:12; Col 4:2"}, {"pk": 4054742, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 1, "verse": 15, "text": "In those days Peter stood up among the brothers and sisters [3] \u2009\u2014\u2009the number of people who were together was about a hundred and twenty\u2009\u2014\u2009and said:", "comment": "[3] Other mss read disciples"}, {"pk": 4054743, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 1, "verse": 16, "text": "\u201cBrothers and sisters, it was necessary that the Scripture be fulfilled that the Holy Spirit through the mouth of David foretold about Judas, who became a guide to those who arrested Jesus. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Lk 22:37,47; 24:44; Jn 13:18; 18:3"}, {"pk": 4054744, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 1, "verse": 17, "text": "For he was one of our number and shared in this ministry.\u201d \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Jn 6:71; Ac 20:24; 21:19"}, {"pk": 4054745, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 1, "verse": 18, "text": "Now this man acquired a field with his unrighteous wages. He fell headfirst, his body burst open and his intestines spilled out. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Mt 26:14-15; 27:5,7-8"}, {"pk": 4054746, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 1, "verse": 19, "text": "This became known to all the residents of Jerusalem, so that in their own language that field is called Hakeldama (that is, Field of Blood)."}, {"pk": 4054747, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 1, "verse": 20, "text": "\u201cFor it is written in the Book of Psalms: Let his dwelling become desolate;
let no one live in it; [4] and
Let someone else take his position. [5] \u24d6
", "comment": "[5] Ps 109:8
[4] Ps 69:25
\u24d6 Ps 69:25; 109:8"}, {"pk": 4054748, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 1, "verse": 21, "text": "\u201cTherefore, from among the men who have accompanied us during the whole time the Lord Jesus went in and out among us\u2009\u2014\u2009"}, {"pk": 4054749, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 1, "verse": 22, "text": "beginning from the baptism of John until the day he was taken up from us\u2009\u2014\u2009from among these, it is necessary that one become a witness with us of his resurrection.\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Mk 1:4; Ac 2:31; 4:2; 17:18; 23:6; 24:15; 26:23"}, {"pk": 4054750, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 1, "verse": 23, "text": "So they proposed two: Joseph, called Barsabbas, who was also known as Justus, and Matthias. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Ac 15:22; 18:7"}, {"pk": 4054751, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 1, "verse": 24, "text": "Then they prayed, \u24d9 \u201cYou, Lord, know everyone\u2019s hearts; show which of these two you have chosen \u24da", "comment": "\u24d9 Ac 6:6; 13:3
\u24da 1Sm 16:7; Jr 17:10; Ac 15:8; Rv 2:23"}, {"pk": 4054752, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 1, "verse": 25, "text": "to take the place [6] in this apostolic ministry \u24db that Judas left to go where he belongs.\u201d", "comment": "\u24db Rm 1:5; 1Co 9:2; Gl 2:8
[6] Other mss read to share"}, {"pk": 4054753, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 1, "verse": 26, "text": "Then they cast lots \u24dc for them, and the lot fell to Matthias and he was added to the eleven apostles.", "comment": "\u24dc Mt 27:35; Mk 15:24; Lk 23:34; Jn 19:24; Ac 8:21; 26:18; Col 1:12; 1Pt 5:3"}, {"pk": 4054754, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 2, "verse": 1, "text": "When the day of Pentecost had arrived, they were all together in one place. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Lv 23:15; Ac 1:14; 20:16"}, {"pk": 4054755, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 2, "verse": 2, "text": "Suddenly a sound like that of a violent rushing wind \u24d0 came from heaven, and it filled the whole house where they were staying. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d0 1Kg 19:11; Jb 38:1; Ezk 1:4
\u24d1 Ac 4:31; 16:26"}, {"pk": 4054756, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 2, "verse": 3, "text": "They saw tongues like flames of fire that separated and rested on each one of them."}, {"pk": 4054757, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 2, "verse": 4, "text": "Then they were all filled \u24d2 with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in different tongues, [1] as the Spirit enabled them. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Mk 16:17; 1Co 12:10
\u24d2 Ac 4:31; 13:52
[1] languages, also in v. 11"}, {"pk": 4054758, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 2, "verse": 5, "text": "Now there were Jews staying in Jerusalem, devout people from every nation \u24d4 under heaven.", "comment": "\u24d4 Mt 28:19; Rm 1:5; Gl 1:16"}, {"pk": 4054759, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 2, "verse": 6, "text": "When this sound occurred, a crowd came together and was confused because each one heard them speaking in his own language."}, {"pk": 4054760, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 2, "verse": 7, "text": "They were astounded and amazed, saying, [2] \u201cLook, aren\u2019t all these who are speaking Galileans? \u24d5", "comment": "[2] Other mss add to one another
\u24d5 Ac 1:11; 2:12"}, {"pk": 4054761, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 2, "verse": 8, "text": "How is it that each of us can hear them in our own native language?"}, {"pk": 4054762, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 2, "verse": 9, "text": "Parthians, Medes, Elamites; those who live in Mesopotamia, in Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Gn 14:9; 2Kg 17:6"}, {"pk": 4054763, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 2, "verse": 10, "text": "Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya near Cyrene; visitors from Rome (both Jews and converts), \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Mt 23:15; Ac 13:13; 15:38; 16:6,21; 18:23"}, {"pk": 4054764, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 2, "verse": 11, "text": "Cretans and Arabs\u2009\u2014\u2009we hear them declaring the magnificent acts of God in our own tongues.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4054765, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 2, "verse": 12, "text": "They were all astounded and perplexed, saying to one another, \u201cWhat does this mean?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4054766, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 2, "verse": 13, "text": "But some sneered and said, \u201cThey\u2019re drunk on new wine.\u201d \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Ac 17:32; 1Co 14:23"}, {"pk": 4054767, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 2, "verse": 14, "text": "Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice, and proclaimed to them: \u201cFellow Jews and all you residents of Jerusalem, let me explain this to you and pay attention to my words."}, {"pk": 4054768, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 2, "verse": 15, "text": "For these people are not drunk, as you suppose, since it\u2019s only nine in the morning. [3]", "comment": "[3] Lit it\u2019s the third hour of the day"}, {"pk": 4054769, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 2, "verse": 16, "text": "On the contrary, this is what was spoken through the prophet Joel:"}, {"pk": 4054770, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 2, "verse": 17, "text": " And it will be in the last days, says God,
that I will pour out my Spirit on all people;
then your sons and your daughters will prophesy,
your young men will see visions,
and your old men will dream dreams. \u24d9
", "comment": "[4] Jl 2:28-32
\u24d9 Is 44:3; Jn 7:38; Ac 10:45; 21:9"}, {"pk": 4054771, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 2, "verse": 18, "text": " I will even pour out my Spirit
on my servants in those days, both men and women
and they will prophesy. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Ac 21:10; 1Co 12:10"}, {"pk": 4054772, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 2, "verse": 19, "text": " I will display wonders in the heaven above
and signs on the earth below:
blood and fire and a cloud of smoke.
"}, {"pk": 4054773, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 2, "verse": 20, "text": " The sun will be turned to darkness
and the moon to blood \u24db
before the great and glorious day of the Lord \u24dc comes.
", "comment": "\u24db Mt 24:29; 1Th 5:2
\u24dc Is 58:13; Ezk 13:5; Am 5:18; Ob 15; Zph 1:14; Zch 14:1; Mal 4:5"}, {"pk": 4054774, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 2, "verse": 21, "text": " Then everyone who calls
on the name of the Lord will be saved. [4] \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Jl 2:28-32; Ac 16:31; Rm 10:13"}, {"pk": 4054775, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 2, "verse": 22, "text": "\u201cFellow Israelites, listen to these words: This Jesus of Nazareth was a man attested to you by God with miracles, wonders, and signs that God did among you through him, just as you yourselves know. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Jn 3:2; 4:48; Ac 10:38; Heb 2:4"}, {"pk": 4054776, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 2, "verse": 23, "text": "Though he was delivered up according to God\u2019s determined plan and foreknowledge, you used [5] lawless people to nail him to a cross and kill him. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Mt 26:24; Lk 22:22; 24:20; Ac 3:18; 4:28; 5:30
[5] Other mss read you have taken"}, {"pk": 4054777, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 2, "verse": 24, "text": "God raised him up, ending the pains of death, \u24d2 because it was not possible for him to be held by death.", "comment": "\u24d2 Rm 8:11; 1Co 6:14; 2Co 4:14; Eph 1:20; Col 2:12; 1Th 1:10; Heb 13:20"}, {"pk": 4054778, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 2, "verse": 25, "text": "For David says of him: I saw the Lord ever before me;
because he is at my right hand,
I will not be shaken.
", "comment": "[6] Ps 16:8-11"}, {"pk": 4054779, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 2, "verse": 26, "text": " Therefore my heart is glad
and my tongue rejoices.
Moreover, my flesh will rest in hope,
"}, {"pk": 4054780, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 2, "verse": 27, "text": " because you will not abandon me in Hades
or allow your holy one to see decay. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Mt 11:23; Lk 2:26; Ac 13:35; Heb 7:26"}, {"pk": 4054781, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 2, "verse": 28, "text": " You have revealed the paths of life to me;
you will fill me with gladness
in your presence. [6] \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 16:8-11"}, {"pk": 4054782, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 2, "verse": 29, "text": "\u201cBrothers and sisters, I can confidently speak to you about the patriarch David: He is both dead and buried, and his tomb is with us to this day. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 1Kg 2:10; Neh 3:16; Ac 7:8-9; 13:36"}, {"pk": 4054783, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 2, "verse": 30, "text": "Since he was a prophet, he knew that God had sworn an oath to him to seat one of his descendants [7] on his throne. \u24d6", "comment": "[7] Other mss add according to the flesh to raise up the Messiah
\u24d6 2Sm 23:2; Ps 132:11; Mt 22:43; Lk 1:32; Ac 1:8; Heb 11:32"}, {"pk": 4054784, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 2, "verse": 31, "text": "Seeing what was to come, he spoke concerning the resurrection of the Messiah: He [8] was not abandoned in Hades, and his flesh did not experience decay. [9] \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 16:10; Ac 2:27
[8] Other mss read His soul
[9] Ps 16:10"}, {"pk": 4054785, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 2, "verse": 32, "text": "\u201cGod has raised \u24d8 this Jesus; we are all witnesses of this.", "comment": "\u24d8 Lk 18:33; Ac 2:24"}, {"pk": 4054786, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 2, "verse": 33, "text": "Therefore, since he has been exalted to the right hand of God \u24d9 and has received from the Father the promised Holy Spirit, \u24da he has poured out \u24db what you both see and hear.", "comment": "\u24da Jn 7:39; 14:26; 16:7,13
\u24d9 Php 2:9; Heb 10:12
\u24db Ac 2:17; 10:45"}, {"pk": 4054787, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 2, "verse": 34, "text": "For it was not David who ascended into the heavens, but he himself says: The Lord declared to my Lord,
\u2018Sit at my right hand
", "comment": "[10] Ps 110:1"}, {"pk": 4054788, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 2, "verse": 35, "text": " until I make your enemies your footstool.\u2019 [10] \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 110:1; Mt 5:35; 22:44; Mk 12:36; Lk 20:42-43; Jn 3:13; 1Co 15:25; Heb 1:13"}, {"pk": 4054789, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 2, "verse": 36, "text": "\u201cTherefore let all the house of Israel know with certainty that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Messiah.\u201d \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Mt 28:18; Lk 2:11; Rm 14:9; 2Co 4:5"}, {"pk": 4054790, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 2, "verse": 37, "text": "When they heard this, they were pierced to the heart and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles: \u201cBrothers, what should we do?\u201d \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Lk 3:10; Ac 16:30"}, {"pk": 4054791, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 2, "verse": 38, "text": "Peter replied, \u201cRepent \u24d1 and be baptized, \u24d2 each of you, in the name \u24d3 of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.", "comment": "\u24d1 Lk 24:47; Ac 3:19; 26:20
\u24d2 Ac 8:12; 22:16
\u24d3 Ac 3:16; 15:14"}, {"pk": 4054792, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 2, "verse": 39, "text": "For the promise is for you and for your children, and for all who are far off, \u24d4 as many as the Lord our God will call.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d4 Is 44:3; Ac 3:25; Eph 2:13"}, {"pk": 4054793, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 2, "verse": 40, "text": "With many other words he testified and strongly urged them, saying, \u201cBe saved from this corrupt [11] generation!\u201d \u24d5", "comment": "[11] Or crooked, or twisted
\u24d5 Dt 32:5; Mt 17:17; Php 2:15"}, {"pk": 4054794, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 2, "verse": 41, "text": "So those who accepted his message were baptized, and that day about three thousand people were added to them."}, {"pk": 4054795, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 2, "verse": 42, "text": "They devoted themselves to the apostles\u2019 teaching, \u24d6 to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread, and to prayer. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Ac 1:14; Heb 10:25
\u24d6 Ac 5:28; 13:12; 17:19; 1Co 14:6"}, {"pk": 4054796, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 2, "verse": 43, "text": "Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and signs were being performed through the apostles. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Mk 16:17,20; Ac 5:12"}, {"pk": 4054797, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 2, "verse": 44, "text": "Now all the believers were together and held all things in common. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Mt 19:21; Ac 4:32"}, {"pk": 4054798, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 2, "verse": 45, "text": "They sold their possessions and property and distributed the proceeds to all, as any had need."}, {"pk": 4054799, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 2, "verse": 46, "text": "Every day they devoted themselves to meeting together in the temple, and broke bread from house to house. They ate their food with joyful and sincere hearts, \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Lk 24:53; Ac 5:42; 20:7"}, {"pk": 4054800, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 2, "verse": 47, "text": "praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. Every day the Lord added to their number [12] those who were being saved. \u24db", "comment": "[12] Other mss read to the church
\u24db Ac 5:14; 11:24; 16:5; Rm 14:18"}, {"pk": 4054801, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 3, "verse": 1, "text": "Now Peter and John were going up to the temple for the time of prayer \u24dc at three in the afternoon. [1]", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 55:17; Mt 27:46; Ac 10:3,30
[1] Lit at the ninth hour"}, {"pk": 4054802, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 3, "verse": 2, "text": "A man who was lame from birth was being carried there. He was placed each day at the temple gate called Beautiful, so that he could beg from those entering the temple. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Lk 16:20; Jn 9:8; Ac 14:8"}, {"pk": 4054803, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 3, "verse": 3, "text": "When he saw Peter and John about to enter the temple, he asked for money."}, {"pk": 4054804, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 3, "verse": 4, "text": "Peter, along with John, looked straight at him and said, \u201cLook at us.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4054805, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 3, "verse": 5, "text": "So he turned to them, expecting to get something from them."}, {"pk": 4054806, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 3, "verse": 6, "text": "But Peter said, \u201cI don\u2019t have silver or gold, but what I do have, I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk!\u201d \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Ac 4:10; 2Co 6:10"}, {"pk": 4054807, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 3, "verse": 7, "text": "Then, taking him by the right hand he raised him up, and at once his feet and ankles became strong."}, {"pk": 4054808, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 3, "verse": 8, "text": "So he jumped up and started to walk, and he entered the temple with them\u2009\u2014\u2009walking, leaping, and praising God. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Is 35:4-6; Ac 14:10"}, {"pk": 4054809, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 3, "verse": 9, "text": "All the people saw him walking and praising God,"}, {"pk": 4054810, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 3, "verse": 10, "text": "and they recognized that he was the one who used to sit and beg at the Beautiful Gate of the temple. So they were filled with awe and astonishment at what had happened to him. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Jn 9:8; Ac 3:2"}, {"pk": 4054811, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 3, "verse": 11, "text": "While he [2] was holding on to Peter and John, all the people, utterly astonished, ran toward them in what is called Solomon\u2019s Colonnade. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Lk 22:8; Jn 10:23; Ac 5:12
[2] Other mss read the lame man who was healed"}, {"pk": 4054812, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 3, "verse": 12, "text": "When Peter saw this, he addressed the people: \u201cFellow Israelites, why are you amazed at this? Why do you stare at us, as though we had made him walk by our own power or godliness?"}, {"pk": 4054813, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 3, "verse": 13, "text": "The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, the God of our ancestors, \u24d4 has glorified his servant Jesus, whom you handed over and denied before Pilate, \u24d5 though he had decided to release him.", "comment": "\u24d4 Ac 5:30; 7:32; 22:14
\u24d5 Mt 27:2; Lk 23:4; Jn 19:15; Ac 13:28"}, {"pk": 4054814, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 3, "verse": 14, "text": "You denied the Holy and Righteous One \u24d6 and asked to have a murderer released to you. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 Mk 1:24; Ac 4:27; 7:52
\u24d7 Mk 15:11; Lk 23:18,25"}, {"pk": 4054815, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 3, "verse": 15, "text": "You killed the source [3] of life, whom God raised from the dead; we are witnesses of this. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Ac 2:24; 5:31
[3] Or the Prince, or the Ruler"}, {"pk": 4054816, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 3, "verse": 16, "text": "By faith in his name, his name has made this man strong, whom you see and know. So the faith that comes through Jesus has given him this perfect health in front of all of you."}, {"pk": 4054817, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 3, "verse": 17, "text": "\u201cAnd now, brothers and sisters, I know that you acted in ignorance, just as your leaders also did. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Lk 23:34; Ac 13:27"}, {"pk": 4054818, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 3, "verse": 18, "text": "In this way God fulfilled what he had predicted through all the prophets\u2009\u2014\u2009that his Messiah would suffer. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Lk 24:27; Ac 2:23; 17:3; 26:23"}, {"pk": 4054819, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 3, "verse": 19, "text": "Therefore repent \u24db and turn back, so that your sins may be wiped out, \u24dc", "comment": "\u24db Ac 2:38; 8:22; 17:30; 26:20
\u24dc Ps 51:1,9; Is 43:25; 44:22; Col 2:14"}, {"pk": 4054820, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 3, "verse": 20, "text": "that seasons of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord, and that he may send Jesus, who has been appointed \u24dd for you as the Messiah.", "comment": "\u24dd Ac 22:14; 26:16"}, {"pk": 4054821, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 3, "verse": 21, "text": "Heaven must receive him until the time of the restoration of all things, which God spoke about through his holy prophets from the beginning. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Mt 17:10; Lk 1:70; Ac 1:11"}, {"pk": 4054822, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 3, "verse": 22, "text": "Moses said: [4] The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your brothers and sisters. You must listen to everything he tells you.", "comment": "[5] Dt 18:15-19
[4] Other mss add to the fathers"}, {"pk": 4054823, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 3, "verse": 23, "text": "And everyone who does not listen to that prophet will be completely cut off from the people. [5] \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Dt 18:15-19; Ac 7:37"}, {"pk": 4054824, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 3, "verse": 24, "text": "\u201cIn addition, all the prophets who have spoken, from Samuel and those after him, have also foretold these days."}, {"pk": 4054825, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 3, "verse": 25, "text": "You are the sons [6] of the prophets and of the covenant that God made with your ancestors, saying to Abraham, And all the families of the earth will be blessed through your offspring. \u24d2 \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d2 Gn 12:3; 18:18; 22:18; 26:4
[6] = heirs
\u24d3 Gn 22:18; Ac 2:39; Rm 9:4"}, {"pk": 4054826, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 3, "verse": 26, "text": "God raised up his servant [7] and sent him first to you to bless you by turning each of you from your evil ways.\u201d \u24d4", "comment": "[7] Other mss add Jesus
\u24d4 Ac 2:24; 13:46; Rm 1:16"}, {"pk": 4054827, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 4, "verse": 1, "text": "While they were speaking to the people, the priests, the captain of the temple police, and the Sadducees confronted them, \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Mt 3:7; Lk 22:4; Ac 5:24"}, {"pk": 4054828, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 4, "verse": 2, "text": "because they were annoyed that they were teaching the people and proclaiming in Jesus the resurrection of the dead. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Ac 3:15; 17:18"}, {"pk": 4054829, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 4, "verse": 3, "text": "So they seized them and took them into custody until the next day since it was already evening."}, {"pk": 4054830, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 4, "verse": 4, "text": "But many of those who heard the message believed, and the number of the men [1] came to about five thousand.", "comment": "[1] Or people"}, {"pk": 4054831, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 4, "verse": 5, "text": "The next day, their rulers, elders, and scribes assembled in Jerusalem"}, {"pk": 4054832, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 4, "verse": 6, "text": "with Annas the high priest, Caiaphas, John, Alexander, and all the members of the high-priestly family. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Mt 26:3; Lk 3:2; Jn 18:13"}, {"pk": 4054833, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 4, "verse": 7, "text": "After they had Peter and John stand before them, they began to question them: \u201cBy what power or in what name have you done this?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4054834, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 4, "verse": 8, "text": "Then Peter was filled with the Holy Spirit and said to them, \u201cRulers of the people and elders: [2] \u24d8", "comment": "[2] Other mss add of Israel
\u24d8 Lk 23:13; Ac 4:5"}, {"pk": 4054835, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 4, "verse": 9, "text": "If we are being examined today about a good deed done to a disabled man, by what means he was healed,"}, {"pk": 4054836, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 4, "verse": 10, "text": "let it be known to all of you and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified and whom God raised from the dead\u2009\u2014\u2009by him this man is standing here before you healthy. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Ac 2:24; 3:6"}, {"pk": 4054837, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 4, "verse": 11, "text": "This Jesus is the stone rejected by you builders,
which has become the cornerstone. [3] \u24da
", "comment": "[3] Ps 118:22
\u24da 1Pt 2:7"}, {"pk": 4054838, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 4, "verse": 12, "text": "There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to people by which we must be saved.\u201d \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Mt 1:21; Ac 10:43; 1Tm 2:5"}, {"pk": 4054839, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 4, "verse": 13, "text": "When they observed the boldness of Peter and John and realized that they were uneducated and untrained men, they were amazed and recognized that they had been with Jesus. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Mt 11:25; Lk 22:8; Jn 7:15"}, {"pk": 4054840, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 4, "verse": 14, "text": "And since they saw the man who had been healed standing with them, they had nothing to say in opposition."}, {"pk": 4054841, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 4, "verse": 15, "text": "After they ordered them to leave the Sanhedrin, they conferred among themselves,"}, {"pk": 4054842, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 4, "verse": 16, "text": "saying, \u201cWhat should we do with these men? For an obvious sign has been done through them, clear to everyone living in Jerusalem, and we cannot deny it. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Jn 11:47; Ac 3:9-10"}, {"pk": 4054843, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 4, "verse": 17, "text": "But so that this does not spread any further among the people, let\u2019s threaten them against speaking to anyone in this name again.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4054844, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 4, "verse": 18, "text": "So they called for them and ordered them not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus."}, {"pk": 4054845, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 4, "verse": 19, "text": "Peter and John answered them, \u201cWhether it\u2019s right in the sight of God for us to listen to you rather than to God, you decide; \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Ac 4:13; 5:28"}, {"pk": 4054846, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 4, "verse": 20, "text": "for we are unable to stop speaking about what we have seen and heard.\u201d \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Ac 22:15; 1Co 9:16; 1Jn 1:1,3"}, {"pk": 4054847, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 4, "verse": 21, "text": "After threatening them further, they released them. They found no way to punish them because the people were all giving glory to God over what had been done. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Mt 9:8; 21:26; Lk 20:6,19; 22:2; Ac 5:26"}, {"pk": 4054848, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 4, "verse": 22, "text": "For this sign of healing had been performed on a man over forty years old."}, {"pk": 4054849, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 4, "verse": 23, "text": "After they were released, they went to their own people and reported everything the chief priests and the elders had said to them."}, {"pk": 4054850, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 4, "verse": 24, "text": "When they heard this, they raised their voices together to God and said, \u201cMaster, you are the one who made the heaven, the earth, and the sea, and everything in them. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Ex 20:11; 2Ch 2:12; Neh 9:6; Ps 102:25; 124:8; 134:3; 146:6; Is 37:16"}, {"pk": 4054851, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 4, "verse": 25, "text": "You said through the Holy Spirit, by the mouth of our father David your servant: [4] Why do the Gentiles rage
and the peoples plot futile things?
", "comment": "[4] Other mss read through the mouth of David your servant
[5] Ps 2:1-2"}, {"pk": 4054852, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 4, "verse": 26, "text": " The kings of the earth take their stand
and the rulers assemble together
against the Lord and against his Messiah. [5] \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 2:1-2; Dn 9:24-25; Lk 4:18; Ac 1:16; 10:38; Heb 1:9"}, {"pk": 4054853, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 4, "verse": 27, "text": "\u201cFor, in fact, in this city both Herod and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles and the people of Israel, assembled together against your holy servant Jesus, whom you anointed, \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Mt 14:1; 27:2; Lk 23:1,12"}, {"pk": 4054854, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 4, "verse": 28, "text": "to do whatever your hand and your will had predestined to take place."}, {"pk": 4054855, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 4, "verse": 29, "text": "And now, Lord, consider their threats, and grant that your servants may speak your word with all boldness, \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Ac 9:27; 13:46; 14:3; 19:8; Php 1:14"}, {"pk": 4054856, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 4, "verse": 30, "text": "while you stretch out your hand for healing, and signs and wonders \u24d7 are performed through the name of your holy servant Jesus.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d7 Jn 4:48; Ac 3:6"}, {"pk": 4054857, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 4, "verse": 31, "text": "When they had prayed, the place where they were assembled was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak the word of God boldly. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Ac 2:2,4; 16:26; Php 1:14"}, {"pk": 4054858, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 4, "verse": 32, "text": "Now the entire group of those who believed were of one heart and mind, and no one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but instead they held everything in common. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Ac 2:44; Php 1:27"}, {"pk": 4054859, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 4, "verse": 33, "text": "With great power the apostles were giving testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was on all of them. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Lk 24:48; Ac 1:8,22"}, {"pk": 4054860, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 4, "verse": 34, "text": "For there was not a needy person among them because all those who owned lands or houses sold them, brought the proceeds of what was sold, \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Mt 19:21; Ac 2:45"}, {"pk": 4054861, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 4, "verse": 35, "text": "and laid them at the apostles\u2019 feet. This was then distributed to each person as any had need. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Ac 2:45; 4:37; 5:2; 6:1"}, {"pk": 4054862, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 4, "verse": 36, "text": "Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus by birth, the one the apostles called Barnabas (which is translated Son of Encouragement), \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Ac 9:27; 1Co 9:6"}, {"pk": 4054863, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 4, "verse": 37, "text": "sold a field he owned, brought the money, and laid it at the apostles\u2019 feet. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Ac 4:35; 5:2"}, {"pk": 4054864, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 5, "verse": 1, "text": "But a man named Ananias, with his wife Sapphira, sold a piece of property."}, {"pk": 4054865, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 5, "verse": 2, "text": "However, he kept back part of the proceeds with his wife\u2019s knowledge, and brought a portion of it and laid it at the apostles\u2019 feet. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Ac 4:37; 5:3"}, {"pk": 4054866, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 5, "verse": 3, "text": "\u201cAnanias,\u201d Peter asked, \u201cwhy has Satan filled your heart \u24d2 to lie to the Holy Spirit and keep back part of the proceeds of the land?", "comment": "\u24d2 Mt 4:10; Lk 22:3; Jn 13:2,27"}, {"pk": 4054867, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 5, "verse": 4, "text": "Wasn\u2019t it yours while you possessed it? And after it was sold, wasn\u2019t it at your disposal? Why is it that you planned this thing in your heart? You have not lied to people but to God.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4054868, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 5, "verse": 5, "text": "When he heard these words, Ananias dropped dead, and a great fear came on all who heard. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Ezk 11:13; Ac 5:10-11"}, {"pk": 4054869, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 5, "verse": 6, "text": "The young men got up, wrapped his body, carried him out, and buried him. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Ezk 29:5; Jn 19:40; Ac 8:2"}, {"pk": 4054870, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 5, "verse": 7, "text": "About three hours later, his wife came in, not knowing what had happened."}, {"pk": 4054871, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 5, "verse": 8, "text": "\u201cTell me,\u201d Peter asked her, \u201cdid you sell the land for this price?\u201d \u201cYes,\u201d she said, \u201cfor that price.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4054872, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 5, "verse": 9, "text": "Then Peter said to her, \u201cWhy did you agree to test the Spirit of the Lord? Look, the feet of those who have buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out.\u201d \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Ac 5:3-4; 15:10; 1Co 10:9"}, {"pk": 4054873, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 5, "verse": 10, "text": "Instantly she dropped dead at his feet. When the young men came in, they found her dead, carried her out, and buried her beside her husband."}, {"pk": 4054874, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 5, "verse": 11, "text": "Then great fear came on the whole church and on all who heard these things."}, {"pk": 4054875, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 5, "verse": 12, "text": "Many signs and wonders were being done among the people through the hands of the apostles. \u24d6 They were all together in Solomon\u2019s Colonnade. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 Ac 2:43; 14:3; 19:11; Rm 15:19; 2Co 12:12; Heb 2:4
\u24d7 Jn 10:23; Ac 4:21,32"}, {"pk": 4054876, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 5, "verse": 13, "text": "No one else dared to join them, but the people spoke well of them. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Ac 2:47; 3:11"}, {"pk": 4054877, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 5, "verse": 14, "text": "Believers were added to the Lord in increasing numbers\u2009\u2014\u2009multitudes of both men and women."}, {"pk": 4054878, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 5, "verse": 15, "text": "As a result, they would carry the sick out into the streets and lay them on cots and mats so that when Peter came by, at least his shadow \u24d9 might fall on some of them.", "comment": "\u24d9 Mt 14:36; Ac 19:12"}, {"pk": 4054879, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 5, "verse": 16, "text": "In addition, a multitude came together from the towns surrounding Jerusalem, bringing the sick and those who were tormented by unclean spirits, and they were all healed."}, {"pk": 4054880, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 5, "verse": 17, "text": "Then the high priest rose up. He and all who were with him, who belonged to the party of the Sadducees, were filled with jealousy. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Ac 4:1; 15:5"}, {"pk": 4054881, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 5, "verse": 18, "text": "So they arrested the apostles and put them in the public jail. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Lk 21:12; Ac 4:3"}, {"pk": 4054882, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 5, "verse": 19, "text": "But an angel of the Lord opened the doors of the jail during the night, brought them out, and said, \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Mt 1:20; Lk 1:11; Ac 8:26; 12:7; 16:26; 27:23"}, {"pk": 4054883, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 5, "verse": 20, "text": "\u201cGo and stand in the temple, and tell the people all about this life.\u201d \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Jn 6:63,68; Php 2:16"}, {"pk": 4054884, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 5, "verse": 21, "text": "Hearing this, they entered the temple at daybreak and began to teach. When the high priest and those who were with him arrived, they convened the Sanhedrin\u2009\u2014\u2009the full council of the Israelites\u2009\u2014\u2009and sent orders to the jail to have them brought. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Mt 5:22; Ac 4:6; 5:27,34,41"}, {"pk": 4054885, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 5, "verse": 22, "text": "But when the servants [1] got there, they did not find them in the jail, so they returned and reported,", "comment": "[1] Or temple police, or officers, also in v. 26"}, {"pk": 4054886, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 5, "verse": 23, "text": "\u201cWe found the jail securely locked, with the guards standing in front of the doors, but when we opened them, we found no one inside.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4054887, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 5, "verse": 24, "text": "As [2] the captain of the temple police and the chief priests heard these things, they were baffled about them, wondering what would come of this.", "comment": "[2] Other mss add the high priest and"}, {"pk": 4054888, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 5, "verse": 25, "text": "Someone came and reported to them, \u201cLook! The men you put in jail are standing in the temple and teaching the people.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4054889, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 5, "verse": 26, "text": "Then the commander went with the servants and brought them in without force, because they were afraid the people might stone them. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Ac 4:21; 5:13"}, {"pk": 4054890, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 5, "verse": 27, "text": "After they brought them in, they had them stand before the Sanhedrin, and the high priest asked,"}, {"pk": 4054891, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 5, "verse": 28, "text": "\u201cDidn\u2019t we strictly order you not to teach in this name? \u24d2 Look, you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching and are determined to make us guilty of this man\u2019s blood.\u201d \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Mt 27:25; Ac 2:23,36; 3:15; 4:10; 7:52
\u24d2 Jn 14:13; Ac 3:16; 1Jn 3:23"}, {"pk": 4054892, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 5, "verse": 29, "text": "Peter and the apostles replied, \u201cWe must obey God rather than people."}, {"pk": 4054893, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 5, "verse": 30, "text": "The God of our ancestors raised up Jesus, \u24d4 whom you had murdered by hanging him on a tree. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Ac 10:39; 13:29; Gl 3:13; 1Pt 2:24
\u24d4 Ac 2:24; 3:13"}, {"pk": 4054894, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 5, "verse": 31, "text": "God exalted this man to his right hand as ruler and Savior, to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Ac 2:33; 3:15"}, {"pk": 4054895, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 5, "verse": 32, "text": "We are witnesses of these things, and so is the Holy Spirit \u24d7 whom God has given to those who obey him.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d7 Lk 24:48; Jn 15:26; Ac 15:28; Heb 2:4"}, {"pk": 4054896, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 5, "verse": 33, "text": "When they heard this, they were enraged and wanted to kill them. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Ac 2:37; 7:54"}, {"pk": 4054897, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 5, "verse": 34, "text": "But a Pharisee named Gamaliel, a teacher of the law who was respected by all the people, stood up in the Sanhedrin and ordered the men [3] to be taken outside for a little while. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Lk 2:46; 5:17; Ac 22:3
[3] Other mss read apostles"}, {"pk": 4054898, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 5, "verse": 35, "text": "He said to them, \u201cMen of Israel, be careful about what you\u2019re about to do to these men."}, {"pk": 4054899, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 5, "verse": 36, "text": "Some time ago Theudas rose up, claiming to be somebody, and a group of about four hundred men rallied to him. He was killed, and all his followers were dispersed and came to nothing. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Ac 8:9; Gl 2:6; 6:3"}, {"pk": 4054900, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 5, "verse": 37, "text": "After this man, Judas the Galilean rose up in the days of the census and attracted a following. He also perished, and all his followers were scattered."}, {"pk": 4054901, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 5, "verse": 38, "text": "So in the present case, I tell you, stay away from these men and leave them alone. For if this plan or this work is of human origin, it will fail; \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Mt 15:17; Mk 11:30"}, {"pk": 4054902, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 5, "verse": 39, "text": "but if it is of God, you will not be able to overthrow them. You may even be found fighting against God.\u201d They were persuaded by him. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Pr 21:30; Ac 7:51; 11:17"}, {"pk": 4054903, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 5, "verse": 40, "text": "After they called in the apostles and had them flogged, they ordered them not to speak in the name of Jesus and released them. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Mt 10:17; Mk 13:9; Ac 4:18"}, {"pk": 4054904, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 5, "verse": 41, "text": "Then they went out from the presence of the Sanhedrin, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to be treated shamefully on behalf of the Name. [4] \u24d0", "comment": "[4] Other mss add of Jesus, or of Christ
\u24d0 Mt 5:12; Jn 15:21; 1Pt 4:13"}, {"pk": 4054905, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 5, "verse": 42, "text": "Every day in the temple, and in various homes, they continued teaching and proclaiming the good news that Jesus is the Messiah."}, {"pk": 4054906, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 6, "verse": 1, "text": "In those days, as the disciples \u24d1 were increasing in number, there arose a complaint by the Hellenistic Jews against the Hebraic Jews that their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d1 Mt 9:10; Mk 10:10; Lk 6:1; Jn 6:3; Ac 9:1,10,19,25-26; 21:4,16
\u24d2 Ac 2:41; 4:4,35; 5:14; 9:29,39; 11:20"}, {"pk": 4054907, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 6, "verse": 2, "text": "The Twelve summoned the whole company of the disciples and said, \u201cIt would not be right for us to give up preaching the word of God to wait on tables."}, {"pk": 4054908, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 6, "verse": 3, "text": "Brothers and sisters, select from among you seven men of good reputation, \u24d3 full of the Spirit \u24d4 and wisdom, whom we can appoint to this duty.", "comment": "\u24d3 Dt 1:13; 1Tm 3:7
\u24d4 Lk 4:1; Ac 7:55; 11:19,24"}, {"pk": 4054909, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 6, "verse": 4, "text": "But we will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4054910, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 6, "verse": 5, "text": "This proposal pleased the whole company. So they chose Stephen, \u24d5 a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit, and Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolaus, a convert from Antioch. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d5 Ac 6:8-9; 11:19; 22:20
\u24d6 Mt 23:15; Ac 8:5,26; 21:8"}, {"pk": 4054911, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 6, "verse": 6, "text": "They had them stand before the apostles, who prayed \u24d7 and laid their hands on \u24d8 them.", "comment": "\u24d8 Nm 8:10; Ac 9:17; 1Tm 4:14
\u24d7 Ac 1:24; 8:17; 13:3; 2Tm 1:6"}, {"pk": 4054912, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 6, "verse": 7, "text": "So the word of God spread, the disciples in Jerusalem increased \u24d9 greatly in number, and a large group of priests became obedient to the faith.", "comment": "\u24d9 Ac 12:24; 19:20; Col 1:6"}, {"pk": 4054913, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 6, "verse": 8, "text": "Now Stephen, full of grace and power, was performing great wonders and signs among the people."}, {"pk": 4054914, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 6, "verse": 9, "text": "Opposition arose, however, from some members of the Freedmen\u2019s Synagogue, composed of both Cyrenians and Alexandrians, and some from Cilicia and Asia, and they began to argue with Stephen."}, {"pk": 4054915, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 6, "verse": 10, "text": "But they were unable to stand up against his wisdom and the Spirit by whom he was speaking."}, {"pk": 4054916, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 6, "verse": 11, "text": "Then they secretly persuaded some men to say, \u201cWe heard him speaking blasphemous words against Moses and God.\u201d \u24da", "comment": "\u24da 1Kg 21:10,13; Mt 26:59-60"}, {"pk": 4054917, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 6, "verse": 12, "text": "They stirred up the people, the elders, and the scribes; so they came, seized him, and took him to the Sanhedrin."}, {"pk": 4054918, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 6, "verse": 13, "text": "They also presented false witnesses who said, \u201cThis man never stops speaking against this holy place and the law. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Mt 24:15; Ac 7:58; 21:28; 25:8"}, {"pk": 4054919, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 6, "verse": 14, "text": "For we heard him say that this Jesus of Nazareth will destroy this place and change the customs that Moses handed down to us.\u201d \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Dn 9:26; Ac 15:1; 21:21; 26:3; 28:17"}, {"pk": 4054920, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 6, "verse": 15, "text": "And all who were sitting in the Sanhedrin looked intently at him and saw that his face was like the face of an angel."}, {"pk": 4054921, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 7, "verse": 1, "text": "\u201cAre these things true?\u201d the high priest asked."}, {"pk": 4054922, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 7, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cBrothers and fathers,\u201d he replied, \u201clisten: The God of glory appeared to our father Abraham when he was in Mesopotamia, before he settled in Haran, \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Gn 11:31; 15:7; Ps 29:3; Ac 22:1; 1Co 2:8"}, {"pk": 4054923, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 7, "verse": 3, "text": "and said to him: Leave your country and relatives, and come to the land that I will show you. [1] \u24d0", "comment": "[1] Gn 12:1
\u24d0 Gn 12:1"}, {"pk": 4054924, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 7, "verse": 4, "text": "\u201cThen he left the land of the Chaldeans and settled in Haran. From there, after his father died, God had him move to this land in which you are now living. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Gn 11:31; 12:4-5"}, {"pk": 4054925, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 7, "verse": 5, "text": "He didn\u2019t give him an inheritance in it\u2009\u2014\u2009not even a foot of ground\u2009\u2014\u2009but he promised to give it to him as a possession, and to his descendants after him, \u24d2 even though he was childless.", "comment": "\u24d2 Gn 12:7; 13:15; 15:18; 17:8; Gl 3:16; Heb 8:8-9"}, {"pk": 4054926, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 7, "verse": 6, "text": "God spoke in this way: His descendants would be strangers in a foreign country, and they would enslave and oppress them for four hundred years.", "comment": "[2] Gn 15:13-14"}, {"pk": 4054927, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 7, "verse": 7, "text": "I will judge the nation that they will serve as slaves, God said. After this, they will come out and worship me in this place. [2] \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Gn 15:13-14; Ex 3:12; 12:40"}, {"pk": 4054928, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 7, "verse": 8, "text": "And so he gave Abraham the covenant of circumcision. After this, he fathered Isaac and circumcised \u24d4 him on the eighth day. Isaac became the father of Jacob, and Jacob became the father of the twelve patriarchs. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d4 Gn 17:9-11; 21:2-4
\u24d5 Gn 25:26; 29:31; 30:5; 35:23"}, {"pk": 4054929, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 7, "verse": 9, "text": "\u201cThe patriarchs became jealous of Joseph and sold him into Egypt, but God was with him \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Gn 37:11,28; 39:2,21; 45:4; Ps 105:17"}, {"pk": 4054930, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 7, "verse": 10, "text": "and rescued him out of all his troubles. He gave him favor and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh, king of Egypt, who appointed him ruler over Egypt and over his whole household. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Gn 41:37-43; 42:6; Ps 105:21"}, {"pk": 4054931, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 7, "verse": 11, "text": "Now a famine and great suffering came over all of Egypt and Canaan, \u24d8 and our ancestors could find no food.", "comment": "\u24d8 Gn 41:54; 42:5"}, {"pk": 4054932, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 7, "verse": 12, "text": "When Jacob heard there was grain in Egypt, he sent our ancestors there the first time."}, {"pk": 4054933, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 7, "verse": 13, "text": "The second time, Joseph revealed himself to his brothers, and Joseph\u2019s family became known to Pharaoh."}, {"pk": 4054934, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 7, "verse": 14, "text": "Joseph invited his father Jacob and all his relatives, seventy-five people in all, \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Gn 45:1-4,9-10,16,27; 46:26-27; Ex 1:5; Dt 10:22"}, {"pk": 4054935, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 7, "verse": 15, "text": "and Jacob went down to Egypt. He and our ancestors died there, \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Gn 46:5; 49:33; Ex 1:6"}, {"pk": 4054936, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 7, "verse": 16, "text": "were carried back to Shechem, and were placed in the tomb that Abraham had bought for a sum of silver from the sons of Hamor in Shechem. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Gn 23:16; 33:19; 50:13; Ex 13:19; Jos 24:32"}, {"pk": 4054937, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 7, "verse": 17, "text": "\u201cAs the time was approaching to fulfill the promise that God had made to Abraham, the people flourished and multiplied in Egypt \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Gn 15:13; Ex 1:7; Ps 105:24"}, {"pk": 4054938, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 7, "verse": 18, "text": "until a different king who did not know Joseph ruled over Egypt. [3]", "comment": "[3] Other mss omit over Egypt"}, {"pk": 4054939, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 7, "verse": 19, "text": "He dealt deceitfully with our race and oppressed our ancestors by making them abandon their infants outside so that they wouldn\u2019t survive. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Ex 1:8-10,22; Ps 105:25"}, {"pk": 4054940, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 7, "verse": 20, "text": "At this time Moses was born, and he was beautiful in God\u2019s sight. He was cared for in his father\u2019s home for three months."}, {"pk": 4054941, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 7, "verse": 21, "text": "When he was put outside, Pharaoh\u2019s daughter adopted and raised him as her own son. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Ex 2:2-10; Heb 11:23"}, {"pk": 4054942, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 7, "verse": 22, "text": "So Moses was educated in all the wisdom of the Egyptians and was powerful in his speech and actions. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 1Kg 4:30; Is 19:11; Lk 24:19"}, {"pk": 4054943, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 7, "verse": 23, "text": "\u201cWhen he was forty years old, he decided to visit his own people, the Israelites."}, {"pk": 4054944, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 7, "verse": 24, "text": "When he saw one of them being mistreated, he came to his rescue and avenged the oppressed man by striking down the Egyptian."}, {"pk": 4054945, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 7, "verse": 25, "text": "He assumed his people would understand that God would give them deliverance through him, but they did not understand."}, {"pk": 4054946, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 7, "verse": 26, "text": "The next day he showed up while they were fighting and tried to reconcile them peacefully, saying, \u2018Men, you are brothers. Why are you mistreating each other?\u2009\u2019 \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Ex 2:11-14; Heb 11:24-26"}, {"pk": 4054947, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 7, "verse": 27, "text": "\u201cBut the one who was mistreating his neighbor pushed Moses aside, saying: Who appointed you a ruler and a judge over us?", "comment": "[4] Ex 2:14"}, {"pk": 4054948, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 7, "verse": 28, "text": "Do you want to kill me, the same way you killed the Egyptian yesterday? [4] \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Ex 2:14; Lk 12:14; Ac 7:35"}, {"pk": 4054949, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 7, "verse": 29, "text": "\u201cWhen he heard this, Moses fled and became an exile in the land of Midian, where he became the father of two sons. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Ex 2:15,22; 18:3-4"}, {"pk": 4054950, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 7, "verse": 30, "text": "After forty years had passed, an angel [5] appeared to him in the wilderness of Mount Sinai, in the flame of a burning bush.", "comment": "[5] Other mss add of the Lord"}, {"pk": 4054951, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 7, "verse": 31, "text": "When Moses saw it, he was amazed at the sight. As he was approaching to look at it, the voice of the Lord came:"}, {"pk": 4054952, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 7, "verse": 32, "text": "I am the God of your ancestors\u2009\u2014\u2009the God of Abraham, of Isaac, and of Jacob. [6] \u24d5 Moses began to tremble and did not dare to look.", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 3:6; Mt 22:32; Mk 12:26; Lk 20:37
[6] Ex 3:6,15"}, {"pk": 4054953, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 7, "verse": 33, "text": "\u201cThe Lord said to him: Take off the sandals from your feet, because the place where you are standing is holy ground.", "comment": "[7] Ex 3:5,7-8,10"}, {"pk": 4054954, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 7, "verse": 34, "text": "I have certainly seen the oppression of my people in Egypt; I have heard their groaning and have come down to set them free. And now, come, I will send you to Egypt. [7] \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Ex 3:5,7-8,10"}, {"pk": 4054955, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 7, "verse": 35, "text": "\u201cThis Moses, whom they rejected when they said, Who appointed you a ruler and a judge? [8] \u2009\u2014\u2009this one God sent as a ruler and a deliverer through the angel who appeared to him in the bush. \u24d7", "comment": "[8] Ex 2:14
\u24d7 Ex 14:19; Nm 20:16"}, {"pk": 4054956, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 7, "verse": 36, "text": "This man led them out and performed wonders and signs in the land of Egypt, \u24d8 at the Red Sea, and in the wilderness for forty years. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d8 Ex 12:41; 33:1; Heb 8:9
\u24d9 Ex 14:21; 16:35; Nm 14:33; Ps 95:10; Ac 13:18"}, {"pk": 4054957, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 7, "verse": 37, "text": "\u201cThis is the Moses who said to the Israelites: God [9] will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your brothers and sisters. [10] \u24da", "comment": "[10] Dt 18:15
[9] Other mss read The Lord your God
\u24da Dt 18:15; Ac 3:22"}, {"pk": 4054958, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 7, "verse": 38, "text": "He is the one who was in the assembly in the wilderness, with the angel who spoke to him on Mount Sinai, and with our ancestors. \u24db He received living oracles to give to us. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Dt 5:27; 32:47; Jn 1:17; Rm 3:2; Heb 4:12; 5:12; 1Pt 4:11
\u24db Ex 19:17; Is 63:9; Ac 7:53"}, {"pk": 4054959, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 7, "verse": 39, "text": "Our ancestors were unwilling to obey him. Instead, they pushed him aside, and in their hearts turned back to Egypt. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Ex 16:3; Nm 11:4; 14:3-4; Ezk 20:8,24"}, {"pk": 4054960, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 7, "verse": 40, "text": "They told Aaron: Make us gods who will go before us. As for this Moses who brought us out of the land of Egypt, we don\u2019t know what\u2019s happened to him. [11] \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Ex 32:1,23
[11] Ex 32:1,23"}, {"pk": 4054961, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 7, "verse": 41, "text": "They even made a calf in those days, offered sacrifice to the idol, and were celebrating what their hands had made. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Dt 9:16; Ps 106:19-20; Rv 9:20"}, {"pk": 4054962, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 7, "verse": 42, "text": "God turned away \u24d2 and gave them up to worship \u24d3 the stars of heaven, as it is written in the book of the prophets: House of Israel, did you bring me offerings and sacrifices
for forty years in the wilderness?
", "comment": "\u24d2 Jos 24:20; Is 63:10
\u24d3 Dt 4:19; 2Kg 21:3; Jr 19:13; Zph 1:5
[12] Am 5:25-27"}, {"pk": 4054963, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 7, "verse": 43, "text": " You took up the tent of Moloch
and the star of your god Rephan,
the images that you made to worship.
So I will send you into exile beyond Babylon. [12] \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 1Kg 11:7; Am 5:25-27; Ac 7:36"}, {"pk": 4054964, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 7, "verse": 44, "text": "\u201cOur ancestors had the tabernacle of the testimony in the wilderness, just as he who spoke to Moses commanded him to make it according to the pattern he had seen. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 25:8-9,40; 38:21; Heb 8:5"}, {"pk": 4054965, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 7, "verse": 45, "text": "Our ancestors in turn received it and with Joshua brought it in when they dispossessed the nations that God drove out before them, \u24d6 until the days of David.", "comment": "\u24d6 Jos 3:14; 18:1; 23:9; 24:18; Ps 44:2"}, {"pk": 4054966, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 7, "verse": 46, "text": "He found favor in God\u2019s sight and asked that he might provide a dwelling place for the God [13] of Jacob. \u24d7", "comment": "[13] Other mss read house
\u24d7 2Sm 7:1,8; 1Ch 22:7; Ps 89:19; 132:5"}, {"pk": 4054967, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 7, "verse": 47, "text": "It was Solomon, rather, who built him a house, \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 1Kg 6:1-2; 8:17-20; 2Ch 3:1"}, {"pk": 4054968, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 7, "verse": 48, "text": "but the Most High does not dwell in sanctuaries made with hands, as the prophet says: \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 1Kg 8:27; 2Ch 2:6"}, {"pk": 4054969, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 7, "verse": 49, "text": " Heaven is my throne,
and the earth my footstool.
What sort of house will you build for me?
says the Lord,
or what will be my resting place?
", "comment": "[14] Is 66:1-2"}, {"pk": 4054970, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 7, "verse": 50, "text": " Did not my hand make all these things? [14] \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Is 66:1-2; Mt 5:34-35"}, {"pk": 4054971, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 7, "verse": 51, "text": "\u201cYou stiff-necked \u24db people with uncircumcised hearts and ears! \u24dc You are always resisting the Holy Spirit. As your ancestors did, you do also.", "comment": "\u24db Ex 32:9; Dt 10:16; Heb 3:13
\u24dc Lv 26:41; Jr 4:4; 6:10; 9:26"}, {"pk": 4054972, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 7, "verse": 52, "text": "Which of the prophets did your ancestors not persecute? \u24dd They even killed those who foretold the coming of the Righteous One, whose betrayers and murderers \u24d0 you have now become.", "comment": "\u24dd 2Ch 36:16; Mt 5:12; 21:35; 23:31,37; 1Th 2:15
\u24d0 Ac 3:14; 5:28"}, {"pk": 4054973, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 7, "verse": 53, "text": "You received the law under the direction of angels \u24d1 and yet have not kept it.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d1 Ac 7:38; Gl 3:19; Heb 2:2"}, {"pk": 4054974, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 7, "verse": 54, "text": "When they heard these things, they were enraged [15] and gnashed their teeth at him.", "comment": "[15] Or were cut to the quick"}, {"pk": 4054975, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 7, "verse": 55, "text": "Stephen, full of the Holy Spirit, gazed into heaven. He saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Jn 12:41; Ac 6:5"}, {"pk": 4054976, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 7, "verse": 56, "text": "He said, \u201cLook, I see the heavens opened and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God!\u201d \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Mt 3:16; Jn 1:51"}, {"pk": 4054977, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 7, "verse": 57, "text": "They yelled at the top of their voices, covered their ears, and together rushed against him."}, {"pk": 4054978, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 7, "verse": 58, "text": "They dragged him out of the city and began to stone \u24d4 him. And the witnesses laid their garments at the feet of a young man named Saul. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d4 Lv 24:14-16; Dt 13:9; Heb 13:12
\u24d5 Ac 8:1; 22:20"}, {"pk": 4054979, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 7, "verse": 59, "text": "While they were stoning Stephen, he called out: \u201cLord Jesus, receive my spirit!\u201d \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 31:5; Lk 23:46; Ac 9:14"}, {"pk": 4054980, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 7, "verse": 60, "text": "He knelt down and cried out with a loud voice, \u24d7 \u201cLord, do not hold this sin against them!\u201d And after saying this, he died. [16] \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d7 Mt 5:44; Lk 22:41; 23:34; Ac 9:40
[16] Lit he fell asleep
\u24d8 Jn 11:11; 1Co 11:30; 1Th 4:13-15"}, {"pk": 4054981, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 8, "verse": 1, "text": "Saul agreed with putting him to death. On that day a severe persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout the land of Judea and Samaria. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Ac 9:31; 11:19"}, {"pk": 4054982, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 8, "verse": 2, "text": "Devout men buried Stephen and mourned deeply over him."}, {"pk": 4054983, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 8, "verse": 3, "text": "Saul, \u24da however, was ravaging the church. He would enter house after house, drag off men and women, and put them in prison. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Ac 22:4,19; 26:10; 1Co 15:9; Gl 1:13; Php 3:6; 1Tm 1:13
\u24da Ac 7:58; 22:20"}, {"pk": 4054984, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 8, "verse": 4, "text": "So those who were scattered went on their way preaching the word."}, {"pk": 4054985, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 8, "verse": 5, "text": "Philip went down to a [1] city in Samaria and proclaimed the Messiah to them. \u24dc", "comment": "[1] Other mss read the
\u24dc Ac 6:5; 15:35"}, {"pk": 4054986, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 8, "verse": 6, "text": "The crowds were all paying attention to what Philip said, as they listened and saw the signs he was performing."}, {"pk": 4054987, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 8, "verse": 7, "text": "For unclean spirits, crying out with a loud voice, came out of many who were possessed, and many who were paralyzed and lame were healed. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Mt 4:24; Mk 16:17"}, {"pk": 4054988, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 8, "verse": 8, "text": "So there was great joy in that city."}, {"pk": 4054989, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 8, "verse": 9, "text": "A man named Simon had previously practiced sorcery in that city and amazed the Samaritan people, while claiming to be somebody great. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Ac 5:36; 13:6"}, {"pk": 4054990, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 8, "verse": 10, "text": "They all paid attention to him, from the least of them to the greatest, and they said, \u201cThis man is called the Great Power of God.\u201d [2] \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Ac 14:11; 28:6
[2] Or \u201cThis is the power of God called Great"}, {"pk": 4054991, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 8, "verse": 11, "text": "They were attentive to him because he had amazed them with his sorceries for a long time."}, {"pk": 4054992, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 8, "verse": 12, "text": "But when they believed Philip, as he proclaimed the good news about the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, both men and women were baptized. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Ac 1:3; 2:38"}, {"pk": 4054993, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 8, "verse": 13, "text": "Even Simon himself believed. And after he was baptized, he followed Philip everywhere and was amazed as he observed the signs and great miracles \u24d3 that were being performed.", "comment": "\u24d3 Ac 8:6; 19:11"}, {"pk": 4054994, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 8, "verse": 14, "text": "When the apostles who were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Lk 22:8; Ac 8:1"}, {"pk": 4054995, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 8, "verse": 15, "text": "After they went down there, they prayed for them so the Samaritans might receive the Holy Spirit because he had not yet come down on any of them."}, {"pk": 4054996, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 8, "verse": 16, "text": "(They had only been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. \u24d5)", "comment": "\u24d5 Mt 28:19; Ac 2:38; 10:48; 19:2"}, {"pk": 4054997, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 8, "verse": 17, "text": "Then Peter and John laid their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit."}, {"pk": 4054998, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 8, "verse": 18, "text": "When Simon saw that the Spirit [3] was given through the laying on of the apostles\u2019 hands, he offered them money,", "comment": "[3] Other mss add Holy"}, {"pk": 4054999, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 8, "verse": 19, "text": "saying, \u201cGive me this power also so that anyone I lay hands on may receive the Holy Spirit.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4055000, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 8, "verse": 20, "text": "But Peter told him, \u201cMay your silver be destroyed with you, because you thought you could obtain the gift of God with money! \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 2Kg 5:16; Is 55:1; Dn 5:17; Mt 10:8; Ac 2:38"}, {"pk": 4055001, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 8, "verse": 21, "text": "You have no part or share in this matter, because your heart is not right before God. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 2Kg 10:15; Ps 78:37"}, {"pk": 4055002, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 8, "verse": 22, "text": "Therefore repent of this wickedness of yours, and pray to the Lord that, if possible, your heart\u2019s intent may be forgiven."}, {"pk": 4055003, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 8, "verse": 23, "text": "For I see you are poisoned by bitterness and bound by wickedness.\u201d \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Is 55:6-7; Dn 4:27; 2Tm 2:25; Heb 12:15"}, {"pk": 4055004, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 8, "verse": 24, "text": "\u201cPray to the Lord for me,\u201d Simon replied, \u201cso that nothing you have said may happen to me.\u201d \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Gn 20:7; Ex 8:8; Nm 21:7; Jms 5:16"}, {"pk": 4055005, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 8, "verse": 25, "text": "So, after they had testified and spoken the word of the Lord, they traveled back to Jerusalem, preaching the gospel in many villages of the Samaritans."}, {"pk": 4055006, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 8, "verse": 26, "text": "An angel of the Lord spoke to Philip: \u201cGet up and go south to the road that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza.\u201d (This is the desert road. [4] \u24da)", "comment": "\u24da Ac 5:19; 8:29
[4] Or is a desert place"}, {"pk": 4055007, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 8, "verse": 27, "text": "So he got up and went. There was an Ethiopian man, a eunuch \u24db and high official of Candace, queen of the Ethiopians, who was in charge of her entire treasury. He had come to worship in Jerusalem \u24dc", "comment": "\u24db Ps 68:31; 87:4; Is 56:3; Zph 3:10
\u24dc 1Kg 8:41; Jn 12:20"}, {"pk": 4055008, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 8, "verse": 28, "text": "and was sitting in his chariot on his way home, reading the prophet Isaiah aloud."}, {"pk": 4055009, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 8, "verse": 29, "text": "The Spirit told Philip, \u201cGo and join that chariot.\u201d \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Ac 10:19; 11:12; 13:2; 20:23; 21:11"}, {"pk": 4055010, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 8, "verse": 30, "text": "When Philip ran up to it, he heard him reading the prophet Isaiah, and said, \u201cDo you understand what you\u2019re reading?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4055011, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 8, "verse": 31, "text": "\u201cHow can I,\u201d he said, \u201cunless someone guides me?\u201d So he invited Philip to come up and sit with him."}, {"pk": 4055012, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 8, "verse": 32, "text": "Now the Scripture passage he was reading was this: He was led like a sheep to the slaughter,
and as a lamb is silent before its shearer,
so he does not open his mouth.
", "comment": "[5] Is 53:7-8"}, {"pk": 4055013, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 8, "verse": 33, "text": " In his humiliation justice was denied him.
Who will describe his generation?
For his life is taken from the earth. [5] \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Is 53:7-8; Php 2:8"}, {"pk": 4055014, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 8, "verse": 34, "text": "The eunuch said to Philip, \u201cI ask you, who is the prophet saying this about\u2009\u2014\u2009himself or someone else?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4055015, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 8, "verse": 35, "text": "Philip proceeded to tell him the good news about Jesus, beginning with that Scripture. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Lk 24:27; Ac 17:2; 18:28"}, {"pk": 4055016, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 8, "verse": 36, "text": "As they were traveling down the road, they came to some water. The eunuch said, \u201cLook, there\u2019s water. What would keep me from being baptized?\u201d [6]", "comment": "[6] Some mss include v. 37: Philip said, \u201cIf you believe with all your heart you may.\u201d And he replied, \u201cI believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4055017, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 8, "verse": 38, "text": "So he ordered the chariot to stop, and both Philip and the eunuch went down into the water, and he baptized him."}, {"pk": 4055018, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 8, "verse": 39, "text": "When they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord \u24d2 carried Philip away, and the eunuch did not see him any longer but went on his way rejoicing.", "comment": "\u24d2 1Kg 18:12; 2Kg 2:16; Ezk 3:12,14; 8:3; 11:1,24; 43:5"}, {"pk": 4055019, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 8, "verse": 40, "text": "Philip appeared in [7] Azotus, [8] and he was traveling and preaching the gospel in all the towns until he came to Caesarea. \u24d3", "comment": "[8] Or Ashdod
[7] Or Philip was found at, or Philip found himself in
\u24d3 Ac 10:1,24; 12:19; 21:8,16; 23:23,33; 25:1,4,6,13"}, {"pk": 4055020, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 9, "verse": 1, "text": "Now Saul was still breathing threats and murder against the disciples \u24d4 of the Lord. He went to the high priest \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d4 Mt 9:10; Mk 10:10; Lk 6:1; Jn 6:3; Ac 6:1
\u24d5 Ac 8:3; 9:13,21"}, {"pk": 4055021, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 9, "verse": 2, "text": "and requested letters \u24d6 from him to the synagogues in Damascus, so that if he found any men or women who belonged to the Way, \u24d7 he might bring them as prisoners to Jerusalem.", "comment": "\u24d6 Ac 15:30; 22:5; 23:25,33
\u24d7 Ac 19:9,23; 22:4; 24:14,22"}, {"pk": 4055022, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 9, "verse": 3, "text": "As \u24d8 he traveled and was nearing Damascus, a light from heaven suddenly flashed around him.", "comment": "\u24d8 Ac 22:6-11; 26:12-18; 1Co 15:8"}, {"pk": 4055023, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 9, "verse": 4, "text": "Falling to the ground, he heard a voice saying to him, \u201cSaul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4055024, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 9, "verse": 5, "text": "\u201cWho are you, Lord?\u201d Saul said. \u201cI am Jesus, the one you are persecuting,\u201d he replied."}, {"pk": 4055025, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 9, "verse": 6, "text": "\u201cBut get up and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4055026, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 9, "verse": 7, "text": "The men who were traveling with him stood speechless, hearing the sound but seeing no one. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Dn 10:7; Jn 12:29; Ac 22:9"}, {"pk": 4055027, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 9, "verse": 8, "text": "Saul got up from the ground, and though his eyes were open, he could see nothing. So they took him by the hand and led him into Damascus."}, {"pk": 4055028, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 9, "verse": 9, "text": "He was unable to see for three days and did not eat or drink."}, {"pk": 4055029, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 9, "verse": 10, "text": "There was a disciple in Damascus named Ananias, and the Lord said to him in a vision, \u201cAnanias.\u201d \u201cHere I am, Lord,\u201d he replied. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Ac 10:3,17,19; 22:12"}, {"pk": 4055030, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 9, "verse": 11, "text": " \u201cGet up and go to the street called Straight,\u201d the Lord said to him, \u201cto the house of Judas, and ask for a man from Tarsus \u24dbnamed Saul, since he is praying there.", "comment": "\u24db Ac 9:30; 11:25; 21:39; 22:3"}, {"pk": 4055031, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 9, "verse": 12, "text": "In a vision [1]he has seen a man named Ananias coming in and placing his hands on him so that he may regain his sight.\u201d \u24dc", "comment": "[1] Other mss omit In a vision
\u24dc Mk 5:23; Ac 9:17"}, {"pk": 4055032, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 9, "verse": 13, "text": "\u201cLord,\u201d Ananias answered, \u201cI have heard from many people about this man, how much harm he has done to your saints in Jerusalem. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Ac 8:3; 9:32; Rm 1:7; 15:25-26,31; 16:2,15"}, {"pk": 4055033, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 9, "verse": 14, "text": "And he has authority here from the chief priests to arrest all who call on your name.\u201d \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Ac 7:59; 1Co 1:2; 2Tm 2:22"}, {"pk": 4055034, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 9, "verse": 15, "text": "But the Lord said to him, \u201cGo, for this man is my chosen instrument \u24d1to take my name to Gentiles, \u24d2kings, and Israelites. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d1 Ac 13:2; Rm 1:1; Gl 1:15
\u24d2 Mt 28:19; Rm 1:5; Gl 1:16
\u24d3 Ac 25:22; 26:1"}, {"pk": 4055035, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 9, "verse": 16, "text": "I will show him how much he must suffer for my name.\u201d \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Ac 20:23; 21:4,11; 2Co 6:4-5; 11:23-27; 1Th 3:3"}, {"pk": 4055036, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 9, "verse": 17, "text": "Ananias went and entered the house. He placed his hands on him and said, \u201cBrother Saul, the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on the road you were traveling, has sent me so that you may regain your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit.\u201d \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Ac 6:6; 22:13"}, {"pk": 4055037, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 9, "verse": 18, "text": "At once something like scales fell from his eyes, and he regained his sight. Then he got up and was baptized."}, {"pk": 4055038, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 9, "verse": 19, "text": "And after taking some food, he regained his strength. \u24d6 Saul was with the disciples in Damascus for some time.", "comment": "\u24d6 Ac 11:26; 26:20"}, {"pk": 4055039, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 9, "verse": 20, "text": "Immediately he began proclaiming Jesus in the synagogues: \u201cHe is the Son of God.\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Mt 4:3; Ac 13:5,14"}, {"pk": 4055040, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 9, "verse": 21, "text": "All who heard him were astounded and said, \u201cIsn\u2019t this the man in Jerusalem who was causing havoc for those who called on this name and came here for the purpose of taking them as prisoners to the chief priests?\u201d \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Ac 8:3; 9:13-14; Gl 1:13,23"}, {"pk": 4055041, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 9, "verse": 22, "text": "But Saul grew stronger and kept confounding the Jews who lived in Damascus by proving that Jesus is the Messiah."}, {"pk": 4055042, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 9, "verse": 23, "text": "After many days had passed, the Jews conspired to kill him,"}, {"pk": 4055043, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 9, "verse": 24, "text": "but Saul learned of their plot. So they were watching the gates day and night intending to kill him, \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Ac 20:3,19; 23:12,30; 25:3; 2Co 11:26"}, {"pk": 4055044, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 9, "verse": 25, "text": "but his disciples took him by night and lowered him in a large basket through an opening in the wall. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Jos 2:15; 1Sm 19:12; 2Co 11:33"}, {"pk": 4055045, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 9, "verse": 26, "text": "When he arrived in Jerusalem, \u24db he tried to join the disciples, but they were all afraid of him, since they did not believe he was a disciple.", "comment": "\u24db Ac 22:17; 26:20; Gl 1:17"}, {"pk": 4055046, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 9, "verse": 27, "text": "Barnabas, however, took him and brought him to the apostles and explained to them how Saul had seen the Lord on the road and that the Lord had talked to him, and how in Damascus he had spoken boldly \u24dc in the name of Jesus. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Ac 4:36; 9:3-6,20,22
\u24dc Ac 13:46; 14:3; 18:26; 19:8; 26:26; Eph 6:20; 1Th 2:2"}, {"pk": 4055047, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 9, "verse": 28, "text": "Saul was coming and going with them in Jerusalem, speaking boldly in the name of the Lord."}, {"pk": 4055048, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 9, "verse": 29, "text": "He conversed and debated with the Hellenistic Jews, but they tried to kill him. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Ac 6:1; 2Co 11:26"}, {"pk": 4055049, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 9, "verse": 30, "text": "When the brothers found out, they took him down to Caesarea and sent him off to Tarsus. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Ac 8:40; Gl 1:21"}, {"pk": 4055050, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 9, "verse": 31, "text": "So the church \u24d2 throughout all Judea, Galilee, and Samaria had peace and was strengthened. Living in the fear of the Lord and encouraged by the Holy Spirit, it increased in numbers.", "comment": "\u24d2 Mt 16:18; 1Co 14:4; Rv 1:4"}, {"pk": 4055051, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 9, "verse": 32, "text": "As Peter was traveling from place to place, he also came down to the saints \u24d3 who lived in Lydda. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d3 Rm 1:7; Eph 5:3; 6:18
\u24d4 1Ch 8:12; Ezr 2:23; Neh 7:37; 11:35"}, {"pk": 4055052, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 9, "verse": 33, "text": "There he found a man named Aeneas, who was paralyzed and had been bedridden for eight years."}, {"pk": 4055053, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 9, "verse": 34, "text": "Peter said to him, \u201cAeneas, Jesus Christ heals you. Get up and make your bed,\u201d [2] and immediately he got up. \u24d5", "comment": "[2] Or and get ready to eat
\u24d5 Ac 3:6,16; 4:10"}, {"pk": 4055054, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 9, "verse": 35, "text": "So all who lived in Lydda and Sharon \u24d6 saw him and turned to the Lord.", "comment": "\u24d6 1Ch 5:16; 27:29; Sg 2:1; Is 33:9; 35:2; 65:10"}, {"pk": 4055055, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 9, "verse": 36, "text": "In Joppa \u24d7 there was a disciple named Tabitha (which is translated Dorcas). She was always doing good works \u24d8 and acts of charity.", "comment": "\u24d7 Jos 19:46; 2Ch 2:16; Ezr 3:7; Jnh 1:3; Ac 10:5
\u24d8 1Tm 2:10; Ti 3:8"}, {"pk": 4055056, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 9, "verse": 37, "text": "About that time she became sick and died. After washing her, they placed her in a room upstairs."}, {"pk": 4055057, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 9, "verse": 38, "text": "Since Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples heard that Peter was there and sent two men to him who urged him, \u201cDon\u2019t delay in coming with us.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4055058, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 9, "verse": 39, "text": "Peter got up and went with them. When he arrived, they led him to the room upstairs. And all the widows approached him, weeping and showing him the robes and clothes that Dorcas had made while she was with them."}, {"pk": 4055059, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 9, "verse": 40, "text": "Peter sent them all out of the room. He knelt down, prayed, and turning toward the body said, \u201cTabitha, get up.\u201d She opened her eyes, saw Peter, and sat up. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Mt 9:25; Mk 5:41; Lk 22:41; Jn 11:43; Ac 7:60"}, {"pk": 4055060, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 9, "verse": 41, "text": "He gave her his hand and helped her stand up. He called the saints and widows and presented her alive."}, {"pk": 4055061, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 9, "verse": 42, "text": "This became known throughout Joppa, and many believed in the Lord."}, {"pk": 4055062, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 9, "verse": 43, "text": "Peter stayed for some time in Joppa with Simon, \u24da a leather tanner.", "comment": "\u24da Ac 10:6,17,32"}, {"pk": 4055063, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 10, "verse": 1, "text": "There was a man in Caesarea named Cornelius, a centurion of what was called the Italian Regiment. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Mt 27:27; Mk 15:16; Jn 18:3,12; Ac 8:40"}, {"pk": 4055064, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 10, "verse": 2, "text": "He was a devout man and feared God along with his whole household. He did many charitable deeds for the Jewish people and always prayed to God. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Ac 10:22,35; 13:16,26"}, {"pk": 4055065, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 10, "verse": 3, "text": "About three in the afternoon [1] he distinctly saw in a vision an angel of God who came in and said to him, \u201cCornelius.\u201d \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Ac 3:1; 5:19; 9:10; 10:17,19
[1] Lit About the ninth hour"}, {"pk": 4055066, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 10, "verse": 4, "text": "Staring at him in awe, he said, \u201cWhat is it, Lord?\u201d The angel told him, \u201cYour prayers and your acts of charity have ascended as a memorial offering before God. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Ac 9:43; 11:14"}, {"pk": 4055067, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 10, "verse": 5, "text": "Now send men to Joppa and call for Simon, who is also named Peter."}, {"pk": 4055068, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 10, "verse": 6, "text": "He is lodging with Simon, a tanner, whose house is by the sea.\u201d \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Lk 16:13; Rm 14:4; 1Pt 2:18"}, {"pk": 4055069, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 10, "verse": 7, "text": "When the angel who spoke to him had gone, he called two of his household servants and a devout soldier, who was one of those who attended him."}, {"pk": 4055070, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 10, "verse": 8, "text": "After explaining everything to them, he sent them to Joppa."}, {"pk": 4055071, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 10, "verse": 9, "text": "The \u24d2 next day, as they were traveling and nearing the city, Peter went up to pray on the roof \u24d3 about noon. [2]", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 55:17; Jr 19:13; 32:29; Zph 1:5; Mt 24:17
\u24d2 Ac 11:5-14
[2] Lit about the sixth hour"}, {"pk": 4055072, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 10, "verse": 10, "text": "He became hungry and wanted to eat, but while they were preparing something, he fell into a trance."}, {"pk": 4055073, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 10, "verse": 11, "text": "He saw heaven opened \u24d4 and an object that resembled a large sheet coming down, being lowered by its four corners to the earth.", "comment": "\u24d4 Jn 1:51; Ac 22:17"}, {"pk": 4055074, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 10, "verse": 12, "text": "In it were all the four-footed animals and reptiles of the earth, and the birds of the sky."}, {"pk": 4055075, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 10, "verse": 13, "text": "A voice said to him, \u201cGet up, Peter; kill and eat.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4055076, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 10, "verse": 14, "text": "\u201cNo, Lord!\u201d Peter said. \u201cFor I have never eaten anything impure and ritually unclean.\u201d \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Lv 11:4; 20:25; Dt 4:4-20; Ezk 4:14; Dn 1:8; Ac 9:5"}, {"pk": 4055077, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 10, "verse": 15, "text": "Again, a second time, the voice said to him, \u201cWhat God has made clean, do not call impure.\u201d \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Mt 15:11; Mk 7:19; Rm 14:14; 1Co 10:25; 1Tm 4:4; Ti 1:15"}, {"pk": 4055078, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 10, "verse": 16, "text": "This happened three times, and suddenly the object was taken up into heaven."}, {"pk": 4055079, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 10, "verse": 17, "text": "While Peter was deeply perplexed about what the vision he had seen might mean, right away the men who had been sent by Cornelius, having asked directions to Simon\u2019s house, stood at the gate."}, {"pk": 4055080, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 10, "verse": 18, "text": "They called out, asking if Simon, who was also named Peter, was lodging there."}, {"pk": 4055081, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 10, "verse": 19, "text": "While Peter was thinking about the vision, the Spirit told him, \u201cThree men are here looking for you. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Ac 8:29; 10:3"}, {"pk": 4055082, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 10, "verse": 20, "text": "Get up, go downstairs, and go with them with no doubts at all, because I have sent them.\u201d \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Ac 15:7-9"}, {"pk": 4055083, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 10, "verse": 21, "text": "Then Peter went down to the men and said, \u201cHere I am, the one you\u2019re looking for. What is the reason you\u2019re here?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4055084, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 10, "verse": 22, "text": "They said, \u201cCornelius, a centurion, an upright and God-fearing man, who has a good reputation with the whole Jewish nation, was divinely directed by a holy angel to call you to his house and to hear a message from you.\u201d \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Mk 8:38; Ac 10:2; 11:14"}, {"pk": 4055085, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 10, "verse": 23, "text": "Peter then invited them in and gave them lodging. The next day he got up and set out with them, and some of the brothers from Joppa went with him. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Ac 10:45; 11:12"}, {"pk": 4055086, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 10, "verse": 24, "text": "The following day he entered Caesarea. Now Cornelius was expecting them and had called together his relatives and close friends."}, {"pk": 4055087, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 10, "verse": 25, "text": "When Peter entered, Cornelius met him, fell at his feet, and worshiped him."}, {"pk": 4055088, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 10, "verse": 26, "text": "But Peter lifted him up and said, \u201cStand up. I myself am also a man.\u201d \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Ac 14:15; Rv 19:10; 22:8"}, {"pk": 4055089, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 10, "verse": 27, "text": "While talking with him, he went in and found a large gathering of people."}, {"pk": 4055090, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 10, "verse": 28, "text": "Peter said to them, \u201cYou know it\u2019s forbidden for a Jewish man to associate with or visit a foreigner, \u24dc but God has shown me that I must not call any person impure or unclean. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Ac 10:14-15,35; 15:8-9
\u24dc Jn 4:9; 18:28; Ac 11:3"}, {"pk": 4055091, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 10, "verse": 29, "text": "That\u2019s why I came without any objection when I was sent for. So may I ask why you sent for me?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4055092, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 10, "verse": 30, "text": "Cornelius replied, \u201cFour days ago at this hour, at three in the afternoon, [3] I was [4] praying in my house. Just then a man in dazzling clothing stood before me \u24d0", "comment": "[3] Lit at the ninth hour
[4] Other mss add fasting and
\u24d0 Ac 1:10; 3:1"}, {"pk": 4055093, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 10, "verse": 31, "text": "and said, \u2018Cornelius, your prayer has been heard, and your acts of charity have been remembered in God\u2019s sight."}, {"pk": 4055094, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 10, "verse": 32, "text": "Therefore send someone to Joppa and invite Simon here, who is also named Peter. He is lodging in Simon the tanner\u2019s house by the sea.\u2019 [5]", "comment": "[5] Other mss add When he arrives, he will speak to you."}, {"pk": 4055095, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 10, "verse": 33, "text": "So I immediately sent for you, and it was good of you to come. So now we are all in the presence of God to hear everything you have been commanded by the Lord.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4055096, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 10, "verse": 34, "text": "Peter began to speak: \u201cNow I truly understand that God doesn\u2019t show favoritism, \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Dt 10:17; 2Ch 19:7; Rm 2:11; Gl 2:6; Eph 6:9; Col 3:25; 1Pt 1:17"}, {"pk": 4055097, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 10, "verse": 35, "text": "but in every nation the person who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him."}, {"pk": 4055098, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 10, "verse": 36, "text": "He sent the message to the Israelites, proclaiming the good news of peace through Jesus Christ\u2009\u2014\u2009he is Lord of all. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Mt 28:18; Ac 2:36; 13:32; Rm 10:12; Eph 2:17; Rv 17:14"}, {"pk": 4055099, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 10, "verse": 37, "text": "You know the events that took place throughout all Judea, beginning from Galilee after the baptism that John preached:"}, {"pk": 4055100, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 10, "verse": 38, "text": "how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, and how he went about doing good and healing all who were under the tyranny of the devil, because God was with him. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Mt 4:23; Lk 4:18; Jn 3:2; Ac 4:26"}, {"pk": 4055101, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 10, "verse": 39, "text": "We ourselves are witnesses of everything he did in both the Judean country and in Jerusalem, and yet they killed him by hanging him on a tree. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Lk 24:48; Ac 2:32; 5:30"}, {"pk": 4055102, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 10, "verse": 40, "text": "God raised up this man on the third day and caused him to be seen,"}, {"pk": 4055103, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 10, "verse": 41, "text": "not by all the people, but by us whom God appointed as witnesses, who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Lk 24:43; Jn 14:17,22"}, {"pk": 4055104, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 10, "verse": 42, "text": "He commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that he is the one appointed by God to be the judge of the living and the dead. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Jn 5:22; Ac 17:31; Rm 14:9; 2Co 5:10; 2Tm 4:1; 1Pt 4:5"}, {"pk": 4055105, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 10, "verse": 43, "text": "All the prophets testify \u24d7 about him that through his name \u24d8 everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins.\u201d \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Lk 24:47; Ac 15:9; Rm 10:11; Gl 3:22
\u24d7 Is 53:11; Jr 31:34
\u24d8 1Jn 2:12; 3:23"}, {"pk": 4055106, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 10, "verse": 44, "text": "While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit came down \u24da on all those who heard the message.", "comment": "\u24da Ac 11:15; 15:8"}, {"pk": 4055107, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 10, "verse": 45, "text": "The circumcised believers who had come with Peter were amazed because the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on the Gentiles. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Ac 2:33,38; 10:23; 11:18"}, {"pk": 4055108, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 10, "verse": 46, "text": "For they heard them speaking in other tongues [6] and declaring the greatness of God. Then Peter responded,", "comment": "[6] languages"}, {"pk": 4055109, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 10, "verse": 47, "text": "\u201cCan anyone withhold water and prevent these people from being baptized, who have received the Holy Spirit just as we have?\u201d \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Ac 2:4; 8:36; 11:17; 15:8"}, {"pk": 4055110, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 10, "verse": 48, "text": "He commanded them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. \u24dd Then they asked him to stay for a few days.", "comment": "\u24dd Ac 2:38; 8:16; 1Co 1:14-17"}, {"pk": 4055111, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 11, "verse": 1, "text": "The apostles and the brothers and sisters who were throughout Judea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God."}, {"pk": 4055112, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 11, "verse": 2, "text": "When Peter went up to Jerusalem, the circumcision party criticized him, \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Ac 10:45; Col 4:11; 1Tm 1:10"}, {"pk": 4055113, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 11, "verse": 3, "text": "saying, \u201cYou went to uncircumcised men and ate with them.\u201d \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Ac 10:28; Gl 2:12"}, {"pk": 4055114, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 11, "verse": 4, "text": "Peter began to explain to them step by step:"}, {"pk": 4055115, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 11, "verse": 5, "text": "\u201cI \u24d2 was in the town of Joppa praying, and I saw, in a trance, an object that resembled a large sheet coming down, being lowered by its four corners from heaven, and it came to me.", "comment": "\u24d2 Ac 10:9-32"}, {"pk": 4055116, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 11, "verse": 6, "text": "When I looked closely and considered it, I saw the four-footed animals of the earth, the wild beasts, the reptiles, and the birds of the sky."}, {"pk": 4055117, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 11, "verse": 7, "text": "I also heard a voice telling me, \u2018Get up, Peter; kill and eat.\u2019"}, {"pk": 4055118, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 11, "verse": 8, "text": "\u201c\u2018No, Lord!\u2009\u2019 I said. \u2018For nothing impure or ritually unclean has ever entered my mouth.\u2019"}, {"pk": 4055119, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 11, "verse": 9, "text": "But a voice answered from heaven a second time, \u2018What God has made clean, you must not call impure.\u2019"}, {"pk": 4055120, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 11, "verse": 10, "text": "\u201cNow this happened three times, and everything was drawn up again into heaven."}, {"pk": 4055121, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 11, "verse": 11, "text": "At that very moment, three men who had been sent to me from Caesarea arrived at the house where we were."}, {"pk": 4055122, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 11, "verse": 12, "text": "The Spirit told me to accompany them with no doubts at all. These six brothers also accompanied me, and we went into the man\u2019s house. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Ac 8:29; 10:23; 15:9"}, {"pk": 4055123, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 11, "verse": 13, "text": "He reported to us how he had seen the angel standing in his house and saying, \u2018Send [1] to Joppa, and call for Simon, who is also named Peter.", "comment": "[1] Other mss add men"}, {"pk": 4055124, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 11, "verse": 14, "text": "He will speak a message to you by which you and all your household \u24d4 will be saved.\u2019", "comment": "\u24d4 Jn 4:53; Ac 10:2; 16:15,31-34; 18:8; 1Co 1:16"}, {"pk": 4055125, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 11, "verse": 15, "text": "\u201cAs I began to speak, the Holy Spirit came down on them, just as on us at the beginning. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Ac 2:4; 10:44"}, {"pk": 4055126, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 11, "verse": 16, "text": "I remembered the word of the Lord, how he said, \u2018John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.\u2019 \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Mt 3:11; Mk 1:8; Lk 3:16; Jn 1:33; Ac 1:5"}, {"pk": 4055127, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 11, "verse": 17, "text": "If, then, God gave them the same gift that he also gave to us when we believed in the Lord Jesus Christ, how could I possibly hinder God?\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Ac 5:39; 10:45,47"}, {"pk": 4055128, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 11, "verse": 18, "text": "When they heard this they became silent. And they glorified God, saying, \u201cSo then, God has given repentance resulting in life even to the Gentiles.\u201d \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Rm 10:12-13; 2Co 7:10"}, {"pk": 4055129, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 11, "verse": 19, "text": "Now those who had been scattered as a result of the persecution that started because of Stephen made their way as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, \u24d9 speaking the word to no one except Jews.", "comment": "\u24d9 Ac 6:5; 13:1; 14:26; 15:22-23,30,35; 18:22; Gl 2:11"}, {"pk": 4055130, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 11, "verse": 20, "text": "But there were some of them, men from Cyprus and Cyrene, who came to Antioch and began speaking to the Greeks [2] also, proclaiming the good news about the Lord Jesus. \u24da", "comment": "[2] Lit Hellenists
\u24da Mt 27:32; Ac 4:36"}, {"pk": 4055131, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 11, "verse": 21, "text": "The Lord\u2019s hand was with them, and a large number who believed turned to the Lord. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Lk 1:66; Ac 2:47; 9:35"}, {"pk": 4055132, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 11, "verse": 22, "text": "News about them reached [3] the church in Jerusalem, and they sent out Barnabas to travel [4] as far as Antioch.", "comment": "[3] Lit reached the ears of
[4] Other mss omit to travel"}, {"pk": 4055133, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 11, "verse": 23, "text": "When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he was glad and encouraged all of them to remain true to the Lord with devoted hearts, \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Ac 13:43; 14:26; 15:40; 20:24,32"}, {"pk": 4055134, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 11, "verse": 24, "text": "for he was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit \u24dd and of faith. And large numbers of people were added \u24d0 to the Lord.", "comment": "\u24dd Lk 4:1; Ac 6:5; 7:55
\u24d0 Ac 2:41,47; 5:14"}, {"pk": 4055135, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 11, "verse": 25, "text": "Then he [5] went to Tarsus to search for Saul,", "comment": "[5] Other mss read Barnabas"}, {"pk": 4055136, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 11, "verse": 26, "text": "and when he found him he brought him to Antioch. For a whole year they met with the church and taught large numbers. The disciples \u24d1 were first called Christians at Antioch. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d1 Ac 6:1; 9:1; 13:52; 14:20; 15:10; 16:1; 19:1
\u24d2 Ac 26:28; 1Pt 4:16"}, {"pk": 4055137, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 11, "verse": 27, "text": "In those days some prophets came down from Jerusalem to Antioch. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Ac 13:1; 15:32; 1Co 12:28; Eph 4:11"}, {"pk": 4055138, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 11, "verse": 28, "text": "One of them, named Agabus, stood up and predicted by the Spirit that there would be a severe famine throughout the Roman world. [6] This took place during the reign of Claudius. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Mt 24:14; Ac 18:2; 21:10; Gl 2:2
[6] Or the whole world"}, {"pk": 4055139, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 11, "verse": 29, "text": "Each of the disciples, according to his ability, determined to send relief to the brothers and sisters who lived in Judea. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Rm 15:26; 2Co 9:1-2; Gl 2:10"}, {"pk": 4055140, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 11, "verse": 30, "text": "They did this, sending it to the elders \u24d6 by means of Barnabas and Saul.", "comment": "\u24d6 Ac 14:23; 15:2; 16:4; 20:17; 21:18; 1Tm 5:17,19; Jms 5:14; 2Jn 1"}, {"pk": 4055141, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 12, "verse": 1, "text": "About that time King Herod violently attacked some who belonged to the church,"}, {"pk": 4055142, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 12, "verse": 2, "text": "and he executed James, \u24d7 John\u2019s brother, with the sword.", "comment": "\u24d7 Mt 4:21; 20:23"}, {"pk": 4055143, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 12, "verse": 3, "text": "When he saw that it pleased the Jews, he proceeded to arrest Peter too, during the Festival of Unleavened Bread. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Ex 12:15; 23:15; Ac 12:5; 20:6; 24:27; 25:9; 2Co 1:11; Eph 6:18"}, {"pk": 4055144, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 12, "verse": 4, "text": "After the arrest, he put him in prison and assigned four squads of four soldiers each to guard him, intending to bring him out to the people after the Passover."}, {"pk": 4055145, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 12, "verse": 5, "text": "So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was praying fervently to God for him."}, {"pk": 4055146, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 12, "verse": 6, "text": "When Herod was about to bring him out for trial, that very night Peter, bound with two chains, was sleeping between two soldiers, while the sentries in front of the door guarded the prison."}, {"pk": 4055147, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 12, "verse": 7, "text": "Suddenly an angel of the Lord \u24d9 appeared, and a light shone in the cell. Striking Peter on the side, he woke him up and said, \u201cQuick, get up!\u201d And the chains fell off his wrists. \u24da", "comment": "\u24d9 Lk 1:11; Col 4:1; Jd 5
\u24da Lk 2:9; 5:19; 16:26; 24:4"}, {"pk": 4055148, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 12, "verse": 8, "text": "\u201cGet dressed,\u201d the angel told him, \u201cand put on your sandals.\u201d And he did. \u201cWrap your cloak around you,\u201d he told him, \u201cand follow me.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4055149, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 12, "verse": 9, "text": "So he went out and followed, and he did not know that what the angel did was really happening, but he thought he was seeing a vision. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Ps 126:1; Ac 9:10"}, {"pk": 4055150, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 12, "verse": 10, "text": "After they passed the first and second guards, they came to the iron gate that leads into the city, which opened to them by itself. They went outside and passed one street, and suddenly the angel left him. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Ac 5:19; 16:26"}, {"pk": 4055151, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 12, "verse": 11, "text": "When Peter came to himself, he said, \u201cNow I know for certain that the Lord has sent his angel and rescued me from Herod\u2019s grasp and from all that the Jewish people expected.\u201d \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 33:18-19; 34:7; Dn 3:28; 6:22; Lk 15:17; 2Co 1:10"}, {"pk": 4055152, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 12, "verse": 12, "text": "As soon as he realized this, he went to the house of Mary, the mother of John Mark, [1] \u24d0 where many had assembled and were praying.", "comment": "\u24d0 Ac 12:25; 15:37,39; Col 4:10; 2Tm 4:11; Phm 24; 1Pt 5:13
[1] Lit John who was called Mark"}, {"pk": 4055153, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 12, "verse": 13, "text": "He knocked at the door of the outer gate, and a servant named Rhoda came to answer."}, {"pk": 4055154, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 12, "verse": 14, "text": "She recognized Peter\u2019s voice, and because of her joy, she did not open the gate but ran in and announced that Peter was standing at the outer gate."}, {"pk": 4055155, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 12, "verse": 15, "text": "\u201cYou\u2019re out of your mind!\u201d they told her. But she kept insisting that it was true, and they said, \u201cIt\u2019s his angel.\u201d \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Mt 18:10; Lk 24:21"}, {"pk": 4055156, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 12, "verse": 16, "text": "Peter, however, kept on knocking, and when they opened the door and saw him, they were amazed."}, {"pk": 4055157, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 12, "verse": 17, "text": "Motioning to them with his hand \u24d2 to be silent, he described to them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. \u201cTell these things to James \u24d3 and the brothers,\u201d he said, and he left and went to another place.", "comment": "\u24d2 Ac 13:16; 19:33; 21:40
\u24d3 Ac 15:13; 21:18; Gl 1:19; 2:9,12"}, {"pk": 4055158, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 12, "verse": 18, "text": "At daylight, there was a great commotion among the soldiers as to what had become of Peter."}, {"pk": 4055159, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 12, "verse": 19, "text": "After Herod had searched and did not find him, he interrogated the guards and ordered their execution. Then Herod went down from Judea to Caesarea and stayed there. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Ac 8:40; 16:27; 27:42"}, {"pk": 4055160, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 12, "verse": 20, "text": "Herod had been very angry with the people of Tyre and Sidon. Together they presented themselves before him. After winning over Blastus, who was in charge of the king\u2019s bedroom, they asked for peace, because their country was supplied with food from the king\u2019s country. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 1Kg 5:11; Ezr 3:7; Ezk 27:17; Mt 11:21"}, {"pk": 4055161, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 12, "verse": 21, "text": "On an appointed day, dressed in royal robes and seated on the throne, Herod delivered a speech to them."}, {"pk": 4055162, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 12, "verse": 22, "text": "The assembled people began to shout, \u201cIt\u2019s the voice of a god and not of a man!\u201d"}, {"pk": 4055163, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 12, "verse": 23, "text": "At once an angel of the Lord \u24d6 struck him because he did not give the glory to God, and he was eaten by worms and died. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 1Sm 25:38; 2Sm 24:16-17; Ps 115:1
\u24d6 Lk 1:11; Col 4:1; Jd 5"}, {"pk": 4055164, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 12, "verse": 24, "text": "But the word of God flourished and multiplied. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Ac 6:7; 19:20"}, {"pk": 4055165, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 12, "verse": 25, "text": "After they had completed their relief mission, Barnabas and Saul returned to [2] Jerusalem, taking along John who was called Mark. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Ac 4:36; 11:30; 12:12
[2] Other mss read from"}, {"pk": 4055166, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 13, "verse": 1, "text": "Now in the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon who was called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen, a close friend of Herod the tetrarch, \u24da and Saul.", "comment": "\u24da Mt 14:1; Ac 4:36; 11:19,22,27; 1Co 12:28"}, {"pk": 4055167, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 13, "verse": 2, "text": "As they were worshiping [1] the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, \u201cSet apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.\u201d \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Ac 8:29; 9:15; Rm 1:1; Gl 1:15
[1] Or were ministering to"}, {"pk": 4055168, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 13, "verse": 3, "text": "Then after they had fasted, prayed, and laid hands on them, they sent them off. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Ac 6:6; 14:26"}, {"pk": 4055169, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 13, "verse": 4, "text": "So being sent out by the Holy Spirit, they went down to Seleucia, and from there they sailed to Cyprus."}, {"pk": 4055170, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 13, "verse": 5, "text": "Arriving in Salamis, they proclaimed the word of God in the Jewish synagogues. They also had John as their assistant. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Ac 9:20; 12:12"}, {"pk": 4055171, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 13, "verse": 6, "text": "When they had traveled the whole island as far as Paphos, they came across a sorcerer, a Jewish false prophet named Bar-Jesus. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Mt 7:15; Ac 8:9"}, {"pk": 4055172, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 13, "verse": 7, "text": "He was with the proconsul, Sergius Paulus, an intelligent man. This man summoned Barnabas and Saul and wanted to hear the word of God. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Ac 18:12; 19:38"}, {"pk": 4055173, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 13, "verse": 8, "text": "But Elymas the sorcerer (that is the meaning of his name) opposed \u24d2 them and tried to turn the proconsul away from the faith. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d2 Ex 7:11; 2Tm 3:8
\u24d3 Ac 6:7; 8:9"}, {"pk": 4055174, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 13, "verse": 9, "text": "But Saul\u2009\u2014\u2009also called Paul\u2009\u2014\u2009filled with the Holy Spirit, stared straight at Elymas"}, {"pk": 4055175, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 13, "verse": 10, "text": "and said, \u201cYou are full of all kinds of deceit and trickery, you son of the devil \u24d4 and enemy of all that is right. Won\u2019t you ever stop perverting the straight paths \u24d5 of the Lord?", "comment": "\u24d5 Hs 14:9; 2Pt 2:15
\u24d4 Mt 13:38; Jn 8:44"}, {"pk": 4055176, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 13, "verse": 11, "text": "Now, look, the Lord\u2019s hand is against you. \u24d6 You are going to be blind, and will not see the sun for a time.\u201d Immediately a mist and darkness fell on him, and he went around seeking someone to lead him by the hand.", "comment": "\u24d6 Ex 9:3; 1Sm 5:6-7; Ps 32:4; Heb 10:31"}, {"pk": 4055177, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 13, "verse": 12, "text": "Then, when he saw what happened, the proconsul believed, because he was astonished at the teaching of the Lord. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Ac 13:49; 15:35-36"}, {"pk": 4055178, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 13, "verse": 13, "text": "Paul and his companions set sail from Paphos and came to Perga in Pamphylia, but John left them and went back to Jerusalem. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Ac 12:12; 13:6; 15:38"}, {"pk": 4055179, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 13, "verse": 14, "text": "They continued their journey from Perga and reached Pisidian Antioch. On the Sabbath day they went into the synagogue and sat down. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Ac 9:20; 14:19,21; 16:3; 17:2; 18:4"}, {"pk": 4055180, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 13, "verse": 15, "text": "After the reading of the Law and the Prophets, the leaders of the synagogue sent word to them, saying, \u201cBrothers, if you have any word of encouragement for the people, you can speak.\u201d \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Mk 5:22; Ac 15:21"}, {"pk": 4055181, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 13, "verse": 16, "text": "Paul stood up and motioned with his hand and said: \u201cFellow Israelites, and you who fear God, listen! \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Ac 10:2; 12:17"}, {"pk": 4055182, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 13, "verse": 17, "text": "The God of this people Israel chose our ancestors, made the people prosper during their stay in the land of Egypt, and led them out of it with a mighty [2] arm. \u24dc", "comment": "[2] Lit with an uplifted
\u24dc Ex 1:6; 6:6; Dt 7:6-8; Ac 7:17"}, {"pk": 4055183, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 13, "verse": 18, "text": "And for about forty years he put up with them [3] in the wilderness; \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Dt 1:31; Ac 7:36
[3] Other mss read he cared for them"}, {"pk": 4055184, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 13, "verse": 19, "text": "and after destroying seven nations in the land of Canaan, \u24d0 he gave them their land as an inheritance.", "comment": "\u24d0 Dt 7:1; Jos 14:1; 19:51; Ps 78:55; Ac 7:45"}, {"pk": 4055185, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 13, "verse": 20, "text": "This all took about 450 years. After this, he gave them judges until Samuel the prophet. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Jdg 2:16; 1Sm 3:20; Ac 3:24"}, {"pk": 4055186, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 13, "verse": 21, "text": "Then they asked for a king, and God gave them Saul the son of Kish, a man of the tribe of Benjamin, for forty years. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 1Sm 8:5; 9:1; 10:1"}, {"pk": 4055187, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 13, "verse": 22, "text": "After removing him, \u24d3 he raised up David as their king and testified about him:\u2019 I have found David the son of Jesse to be a man after my own heart, [4] \u24d4 who will carry out all my will.\u2019", "comment": "\u24d3 1Sm 15:23,26; 16:13
[4] 1Sm 13:14; Ps 89:20
\u24d4 1Sm 13:14; Ps 89:20"}, {"pk": 4055188, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 13, "verse": 23, "text": "\u201cFrom this man\u2019s descendants, as he promised, God brought to Israel \u24d5 the Savior, Jesus. [5]", "comment": "[5] Other mss read brought salvation
\u24d5 Ps 132:1; Mt 1:1; Lk 2:11; Ac 13:32"}, {"pk": 4055189, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 13, "verse": 24, "text": "Before his coming to public attention, John had previously proclaimed a baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Mt 3:1; Mk 1:4; Lk 3:3; Ac 1:22; 19:4"}, {"pk": 4055190, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 13, "verse": 25, "text": "Now as John was completing his mission, he said, \u2018Who do you think I am? I am not the one. But one is coming after me, and I am not worthy to untie the sandals on his feet.\u2019 \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Mt 3:11; Mk 1:7; Lk 3:16; Jn 1:20,27; Ac 20:24"}, {"pk": 4055191, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 13, "verse": 26, "text": "\u201cBrothers and sisters, children of Abraham\u2019s race, and those among you who fear God, it is to us that the word of this salvation has been sent. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Ac 4:12; 5:20"}, {"pk": 4055192, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 13, "verse": 27, "text": "Since the residents of Jerusalem and their rulers did not recognize him or the sayings of the prophets that are read every Sabbath, they have fulfilled their words by condemning him. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Lk 24:27; Ac 3:17"}, {"pk": 4055193, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 13, "verse": 28, "text": "Though they found no grounds for the death sentence, they asked Pilate to have him killed. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Mt 27:22-23; Ac 3:14"}, {"pk": 4055194, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 13, "verse": 29, "text": "When they had carried out all that had been written about him, they took him down from the tree and put him in a tomb. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Mt 27:59; Lk 23:53; Ac 5:30"}, {"pk": 4055195, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 13, "verse": 30, "text": "But God raised him from the dead, \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Mt 28:6; Ac 2:24"}, {"pk": 4055196, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 13, "verse": 31, "text": "and he appeared for many days to those who came up with him from Galilee to Jerusalem, who are now his witnesses to the people. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Mt 28:16; Lk 24:48; Ac 1:3"}, {"pk": 4055197, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 13, "verse": 32, "text": "And we ourselves proclaim to you the good news of the promise that was made to our ancestors. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Ac 5:42; 26:6; Rm 4:13; 9:4"}, {"pk": 4055198, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 13, "verse": 33, "text": "God has fulfilled this for us, their children, by raising up Jesus, as it is written in the second Psalm: You are my Son;
today I have become your Father. [6] [7] \u24d1
", "comment": "[7] Ps 2:7
[6] Or I have begotten you
\u24d1 Ps 2:7; Heb 1:5; 5:5"}, {"pk": 4055199, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 13, "verse": 34, "text": "As to his raising him from the dead, never to return to decay, he has spoken in this way, I will give you the holy and sure promises of David. [8] \u24d2", "comment": "[8] Is 55:3
\u24d2 Is 55:3; Ac 13:30,37"}, {"pk": 4055200, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 13, "verse": 35, "text": "Therefore he also says in another passage, You will not let your Holy One see decay. [9] \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 16:10; Ac 2:27
[9] Ps 16:10"}, {"pk": 4055201, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 13, "verse": 36, "text": "For David, after serving God\u2019s purpose in his own generation, fell asleep, \u24d4 was buried with his fathers, and decayed, \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 1Kg 2:10; Ac 2:29; 13:22; 20:27
\u24d4 Ac 7:60; 1Co 11:30; 15:6,18,20,51; 1Th 4:13-15"}, {"pk": 4055202, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 13, "verse": 37, "text": "but the one God raised up did not decay."}, {"pk": 4055203, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 13, "verse": 38, "text": "Therefore, let it be known to you, brothers and sisters, that through this man forgiveness of sins is being proclaimed to you. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Lk 24:47; Ac 2:38"}, {"pk": 4055204, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 13, "verse": 39, "text": "Everyone who believes is justified [10] through him from everything that you could not be justified from through the law of Moses. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Rm 3:28; 10:4
[10] Or freed, also later in verse"}, {"pk": 4055205, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 13, "verse": 40, "text": "So beware that what is said in the prophets does not happen to you:"}, {"pk": 4055206, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 13, "verse": 41, "text": " Look, you scoffers,
marvel and vanish away,
because I am doing a work in your days,
a work that you will never believe,
even if someone were to explain it to you.\u201d \u24d8 \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d8 Hab 1:5
\u24d9 Is 29:14; Hab 1:5"}, {"pk": 4055207, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 13, "verse": 42, "text": "As they were leaving, the people [11] urged them to speak about these matters the following Sabbath.", "comment": "[11] Other mss read they were leaving the synagogue of the Jews, the Gentiles"}, {"pk": 4055208, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 13, "verse": 43, "text": "After the synagogue had been dismissed, many of the Jews and devout converts to Judaism followed Paul and Barnabas, who were speaking with them and urging them to continue in the grace of God. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Ac 11:23; 14:22"}, {"pk": 4055209, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 13, "verse": 44, "text": "The following Sabbath almost the whole town assembled to hear the word of the Lord. [12]", "comment": "[12] Other mss read of God"}, {"pk": 4055210, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 13, "verse": 45, "text": "But when the Jews saw the crowds, they were filled with jealousy and began to contradict what Paul was saying, insulting him. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Ac 18:6; 1Th 2:16; 1Pt 4:4; Jd 10"}, {"pk": 4055211, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 13, "verse": 46, "text": "Paul and Barnabas boldly replied, \u201cIt was necessary that the word of God be spoken to you first. Since you reject it and judge yourselves unworthy of eternal life, we are turning to the Gentiles. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Mt 21:43; Ac 3:26; 18:6; 22:21; 28:28"}, {"pk": 4055212, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 13, "verse": 47, "text": "For this is what the Lord has commanded us: I have made you
a light for the Gentiles
to bring salvation
to the end of the earth.\u201d [13] \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Is 42:6; 49:6; Lk 2:32
[13] Is 49:6"}, {"pk": 4055213, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 13, "verse": 48, "text": "When the Gentiles heard this, they rejoiced and honored the word of the Lord, and all who had been appointed to eternal life believed."}, {"pk": 4055214, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 13, "verse": 49, "text": "The word of the Lord spread through the whole region."}, {"pk": 4055215, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 13, "verse": 50, "text": "But the Jews incited the prominent God-fearing women and the leading men of the city. They stirred up persecution against Paul and Barnabas and expelled them from their district. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Ac 14:2,19; 2Tm 3:11"}, {"pk": 4055216, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 13, "verse": 51, "text": "But Paul and Barnabas shook the dust off their feet \u24d1 against them \u24d2 and went to Iconium.", "comment": "\u24d2 Ac 14:1,19,21; 16:2; 2Tm 3:11
\u24d1 Mt 10:14; Mk 6:11; Lk 9:5; Ac 18:6"}, {"pk": 4055217, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 13, "verse": 52, "text": "And the disciples were filled with joy and the Holy Spirit. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Mt 5:12; Jn 16:22; Ac 2:4"}, {"pk": 4055218, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 14, "verse": 1, "text": "In Iconium they entered the Jewish synagogue, as usual, and spoke in such a way that a great number of both Jews and Greeks believed. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Ac 13:5,51; 14:19"}, {"pk": 4055219, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 14, "verse": 2, "text": "But the unbelieving Jews stirred up the Gentiles and poisoned their minds against the brothers. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Jn 3:36; Ac 13:50"}, {"pk": 4055220, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 14, "verse": 3, "text": "So they stayed there a long time and spoke boldly for the Lord, who testified to the message of his grace by enabling them to do signs and wonders. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Mk 16:20; Jn 4:48; Ac 4:29; 20:32; Heb 2:4"}, {"pk": 4055221, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 14, "verse": 4, "text": "But the people of the city were divided, some siding with the Jews and others with the apostles. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Ac 17:4-5; 19:9; 28:24"}, {"pk": 4055222, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 14, "verse": 5, "text": "When an attempt was made by both the Gentiles and Jews, with their rulers, to mistreat and stone them,"}, {"pk": 4055223, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 14, "verse": 6, "text": "they found out about it and fled to the Lycaonian towns of Lystra and Derbe and to the surrounding countryside. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Mt 10:23; 2Tm 3:11"}, {"pk": 4055224, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 14, "verse": 7, "text": "There they continued preaching the gospel. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Ac 14:15,21; 16:10"}, {"pk": 4055225, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 14, "verse": 8, "text": "In Lystra a man was sitting who was without strength in his feet, had never walked, and had been lame from birth."}, {"pk": 4055226, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 14, "verse": 9, "text": "He listened as Paul spoke. After looking directly at him and seeing that he had faith to be healed,"}, {"pk": 4055227, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 14, "verse": 10, "text": "Paul said in a loud voice, \u201cStand up on your feet!\u201d And he jumped up and began to walk around. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Mk 6:56; Php 2:12"}, {"pk": 4055228, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 14, "verse": 11, "text": "When the crowds saw what Paul had done, they shouted, saying in the Lycaonian language, \u201cThe gods have come down to us in human form!\u201d \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Ac 8:10; 28:6"}, {"pk": 4055229, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 14, "verse": 12, "text": "Barnabas they called Zeus, and Paul, Hermes, because he was the chief speaker."}, {"pk": 4055230, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 14, "verse": 13, "text": "The priest of Zeus, whose temple was just outside the town, brought bulls and wreaths to the gates because he intended, with the crowds, to offer sacrifice."}, {"pk": 4055231, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 14, "verse": 14, "text": "The apostles Barnabas and Paul tore their robes when they heard this and rushed into the crowd, shouting: \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Mt 26:65; Mk 14:63"}, {"pk": 4055232, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 14, "verse": 15, "text": "\u201cPeople! Why are you doing these things? We are people also, just like you, and we are proclaiming good news to you, that you turn from these worthless things \u24dd to the living God, who made the heaven, the earth, the sea, and everything in them. [1] \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd 1Sm 12:21; 1Co 8:4; 1Th 1:9
[1] Ex 20:11; Ps 146:6
\u24d0 Gn 1:1; Ex 20:11; Ps 146:6; Jr 14:22; Rv 14:7"}, {"pk": 4055233, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 14, "verse": 16, "text": "In past generations he allowed all the nations \u24d1 to go their own way,", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 81:2; Mc 4:5; Ac 17:30; 1Pt 4:3"}, {"pk": 4055234, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 14, "verse": 17, "text": "although he did not leave himself without a witness, \u24d2 since he did what is good by giving you rain from heaven and fruitful seasons \u24d3 and filling you with food and your [2] hearts with joy.\u201d", "comment": "[2] Other mss read our
\u24d2 Ac 17:26-27; Rm 1:19-20
\u24d3 Lv 26:4; Dt 11:14; 28:12; Jb 5:10; Ps 65:10; 147:8; Ezk 34:26; Jl 2:23"}, {"pk": 4055235, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 14, "verse": 18, "text": "Even though they said these things, they barely stopped the crowds from sacrificing to them."}, {"pk": 4055236, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 14, "verse": 19, "text": "Some Jews came from Antioch and Iconium, and when they won over the crowds, they stoned Paul and dragged him out of the city, thinking he was dead. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Ac 13:45,51; 2Co 11:25; 2Tm 3:11"}, {"pk": 4055237, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 14, "verse": 20, "text": "After the disciples gathered around him, he got up and went into the town. The next day he left with Barnabas for Derbe. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Ac 11:26; 14:22,28"}, {"pk": 4055238, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 14, "verse": 21, "text": "After they had preached the gospel in that town and made many disciples, they returned to Lystra, to Iconium, and to Antioch, \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Mt 28:19; Ac 13:51"}, {"pk": 4055239, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 14, "verse": 22, "text": "strengthening the [3] disciples by encouraging them to continue in the faith \u24d7 and by telling them, \u201cIt is necessary to go through many hardships \u24d8 to enter the kingdom of God.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d7 Ac 11:23; 13:43
[3] Lit the souls of the
\u24d8 Lk 22:48; Jn 15:20; 16:33; Ac 9:16; Rm 8:17; 1Th 3:3; 2Tm 3:12"}, {"pk": 4055240, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 14, "verse": 23, "text": "When they had appointed elders \u24d9 for them in every church and prayed with fasting, they committed them to the Lord in whom they had believed.", "comment": "\u24d9 Ac 11:30; 13:3; 20:32; Ti 1:5"}, {"pk": 4055241, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 14, "verse": 24, "text": "They passed through Pisidia and came to Pamphylia."}, {"pk": 4055242, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 14, "verse": 25, "text": "After they had spoken the word in Perga, they went down to Attalia."}, {"pk": 4055243, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 14, "verse": 26, "text": "From there they sailed back to Antioch where they had been commended to the grace of God for the work they had now completed. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Ac 11:19; 13:3"}, {"pk": 4055244, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 14, "verse": 27, "text": "After they arrived and gathered the church together, they reported everything God had done with them \u24db and that he had opened the door \u24dc of faith to the Gentiles.", "comment": "\u24db Ac 15:12; 21:19
\u24dc 1Co 16:9; 2Co 2:12; Col 4:3; Rv 3:8"}, {"pk": 4055245, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 14, "verse": 28, "text": "And they spent a considerable time with the disciples."}, {"pk": 4055246, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 15, "verse": 1, "text": "Some men \u24dd came down from Judea and began to teach the brothers: \u201cUnless you are circumcised \u24d0 according to the custom prescribed by Moses, \u24d1 you cannot be saved.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d1 Lv 12:3; Ac 6:14
\u24dd Ac 15:24; Gl 2:12
\u24d0 Ac 15:5; 16:3; 21:21; 1Co 7:18; Gl 5:2"}, {"pk": 4055247, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 15, "verse": 2, "text": "After Paul and Barnabas had engaged them in serious argument and debate, Paul and Barnabas and some others were appointed to go up to the apostles and elders in Jerusalem about this issue. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Ac 11:30; 16:4; Gl 2:1-2"}, {"pk": 4055248, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 15, "verse": 3, "text": "When they had been sent on their way by the church, \u24d3 they passed through both Phoenicia and Samaria, describing in detail the conversion of the Gentiles, and they brought great joy to all the brothers and sisters.", "comment": "\u24d3 Ac 11:18; 21:5; Rm 15:24; 1Co 16:6,11; 2Co 1:16; Ti 3:13; 3Jn 6"}, {"pk": 4055249, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 15, "verse": 4, "text": "When they arrived at Jerusalem, they were welcomed by the church, the apostles, and the elders, and they reported all that God had done with them. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Ac 14:27; 15:12"}, {"pk": 4055250, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 15, "verse": 5, "text": "But some of the believers who belonged to the party of the Pharisees stood up and said, \u201cIt is necessary to circumcise them and to command them to keep the law of Moses.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4055251, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 15, "verse": 6, "text": "The apostles and the elders gathered to consider this matter."}, {"pk": 4055252, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 15, "verse": 7, "text": "After there had been much debate, Peter stood up and said to them: \u201cBrothers and sisters, you are aware that in the early days God made a choice among you, [1] that by my mouth the Gentiles would hear the gospel message and believe.", "comment": "[1] Other mss read us"}, {"pk": 4055253, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 15, "verse": 8, "text": "And God, who knows the heart, bore witness to them by giving them the Holy Spirit, just as he also did to us. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Ac 1:24; 10:44,47"}, {"pk": 4055254, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 15, "verse": 9, "text": "He made no distinction between us and them, \u24d6 cleansing their hearts by faith. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 Ac 10:28,34; 11:12
\u24d7 Ac 10:43; 1Pt 1:22"}, {"pk": 4055255, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 15, "verse": 10, "text": "Now then, why are you testing God by putting a yoke on the disciples\u2019 necks \u24d8 that neither our ancestors nor we have been able to bear?", "comment": "\u24d8 Mt 23:4; Gl 5:1"}, {"pk": 4055256, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 15, "verse": 11, "text": "On the contrary, we believe that we are saved through the grace \u24d9 of the Lord Jesus in the same way they are.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d9 Rm 3:24; Eph 2:5-8; Ti 2:11"}, {"pk": 4055257, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 15, "verse": 12, "text": "The whole assembly became silent and listened to Barnabas and Paul describe all the signs and wonders God had done through them among the Gentiles. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Jn 4:48; Ac 14:27; 15:4"}, {"pk": 4055258, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 15, "verse": 13, "text": "After they stopped speaking, James responded: \u201cBrothers and sisters, listen to me."}, {"pk": 4055259, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 15, "verse": 14, "text": "Simeon [2] has reported how God first intervened to take from the Gentiles a people for his name. \u24db", "comment": "[2] Simon (Peter)
\u24db Ac 12:17; 15:7"}, {"pk": 4055260, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 15, "verse": 15, "text": "And the words of the prophets agree with this, as it is written:"}, {"pk": 4055261, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 15, "verse": 16, "text": " After these things I will return
and rebuild David\u2019s fallen tent.
I will rebuild its ruins
and set it up again,
", "comment": "[4] Am 9:11-12; Is 45:21"}, {"pk": 4055262, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 15, "verse": 17, "text": " so the rest of humanity
may seek the Lord\u2009\u2014
even all the Gentiles
who are called by my name\u2009\u2014
declares the Lord
who makes these things
", "comment": "[3] Other mss read says the Lord who does all these things. Known to God from long ago are all his works."}, {"pk": 4055263, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 15, "verse": 18, "text": "known from long ago. [3] [4] \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Is 45:21; Jr 14:9; Dn 9:19; Am 9:11-12"}, {"pk": 4055264, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 15, "verse": 19, "text": "Therefore, in my judgment, we should not cause difficulties for those among the Gentiles who turn to God,"}, {"pk": 4055265, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 15, "verse": 20, "text": "but instead we should write to them to abstain from things polluted by idols, from sexual immorality, \u24dd from eating anything that has been strangled, and from blood.", "comment": "\u24dd 1Co 8:7,13; 10:7-8,14-28; Rv 2:14,20"}, {"pk": 4055266, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 15, "verse": 21, "text": "For since ancient times, Moses has had those who proclaim him in every city, and every Sabbath day he is read aloud in the synagogues.\u201d \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Ac 13:15; 2Co 3:14"}, {"pk": 4055267, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 15, "verse": 22, "text": "Then the apostles and the elders, with the whole church, decided to select men who were among them and to send them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas: Judas, called Barsabbas, and Silas, \u24d1 both leading men among the brothers.", "comment": "\u24d1 Ac 1:23; 15:2; 1Pt 5:12"}, {"pk": 4055268, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 15, "verse": 23, "text": "They wrote: \u201cFrom the apostles and the elders, your brothers, To the brothers and sisters among the Gentiles in Antioch, Syria, and Cilicia: \u24d2 Greetings.", "comment": "\u24d2 Ac 15:1; 23:26; Jms 1:1"}, {"pk": 4055269, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 15, "verse": 24, "text": "Since we have heard that some without our authorization went out from us \u24d3 and troubled you with their words and unsettled your hearts, [5] \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Gl 1:7; 5:10
\u24d3 Gl 2:4; 5:12; Ti 1:10
[5] Other mss add by saying, \u2018Be circumcised and keep the law,\u2019"}, {"pk": 4055270, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 15, "verse": 25, "text": "we have unanimously \u24d5 decided to select men and send them to you along with our dearly loved Barnabas and Paul,", "comment": "\u24d5 Ac 1:14; 2:46; 4:24; 5:12; 7:57; 8:6; 12:20; 18:12; 19:29"}, {"pk": 4055271, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 15, "verse": 26, "text": "who have risked their lives \u24d6 for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.", "comment": "\u24d6 Ac 9:23-25; 14:19"}, {"pk": 4055272, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 15, "verse": 27, "text": "Therefore we have sent Judas and Silas, who will personally report the same things by word of mouth."}, {"pk": 4055273, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 15, "verse": 28, "text": "For it was the Holy Spirit\u2019s decision\u2009\u2014\u2009and ours\u2009\u2014\u2009not to place further burdens on you beyond these requirements: \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Ac 5:32; 15:8"}, {"pk": 4055274, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 15, "verse": 29, "text": "that you abstain from food offered to idols, from blood, from eating anything that has been strangled, and from sexual immorality. \u24d8 You will do well if you keep yourselves from these things. Farewell.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d8 Ac 15:20; 21:25; Rv 2:14,20"}, {"pk": 4055275, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 15, "verse": 30, "text": "So they were sent off and went down to Antioch, and after gathering the assembly, they delivered the letter."}, {"pk": 4055276, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 15, "verse": 31, "text": "When they read it, they rejoiced because of its encouragement."}, {"pk": 4055277, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 15, "verse": 32, "text": "Both Judas and Silas, who were also prophets themselves, encouraged the brothers and sisters and strengthened them with a long message. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Ac 14:22; 15:1"}, {"pk": 4055278, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 15, "verse": 33, "text": "After spending some time there, they were sent back in peace \u24da by the brothers and sisters to those who had sent them. [6] [7]", "comment": "\u24da Mk 5:34; Ac 16:36; 1Co 16:11; Heb 11:31
[7] Other mss add v. 34: But Silas decided to stay there.
[6] Other mss read the brothers to the apostles"}, {"pk": 4055279, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 15, "verse": 35, "text": "But Paul and Barnabas, along with many others, remained in Antioch, teaching and proclaiming the word of the Lord. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Ac 8:4; 13:1"}, {"pk": 4055280, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 15, "verse": 36, "text": "After some time had passed, Paul said to Barnabas, \u201cLet\u2019s go back and visit the brothers and sisters in every town \u24dc where we have preached the word of the Lord and see how they\u2019re doing.\u201d", "comment": "\u24dc Ac 13:4,13-14,51; 14:6,24"}, {"pk": 4055281, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 15, "verse": 37, "text": "Barnabas wanted to take along John Mark. [8]", "comment": "[8] Lit John who was called Mark"}, {"pk": 4055282, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 15, "verse": 38, "text": "But Paul insisted that they should not take along this man who had deserted them in Pamphylia and had not gone on with them to the work."}, {"pk": 4055283, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 15, "verse": 39, "text": "They had such a sharp disagreement that they parted company, and Barnabas took Mark \u24dd with him and sailed off to Cyprus.", "comment": "\u24dd Ac 12:12; 13:13; Col 4:10"}, {"pk": 4055284, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 15, "verse": 40, "text": "But Paul chose Silas and departed, after being commended by the brothers and sisters to the grace of the Lord. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Ac 11:23; 14:26; 15:22"}, {"pk": 4055285, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 15, "verse": 41, "text": "He traveled through Syria \u24d1 and Cilicia, strengthening the churches.", "comment": "\u24d1 Ac 6:9; 15:23; 16:5"}, {"pk": 4055286, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 16, "verse": 1, "text": "Paul went on to Derbe and Lystra, where there was a disciple named Timothy, \u24d2 the son of a believing Jewish woman, \u24d3 but his father was a Greek.", "comment": "\u24d2 Ac 17:14-15; 18:5; 19:22; 20:4; Rm 16:21; 1Co 4:17; Php 2:19; 1Th 3:2,6
\u24d3 2Tm 1:5; 3:15"}, {"pk": 4055287, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 16, "verse": 2, "text": "The brothers and sisters at Lystra and Iconium spoke highly of him. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Ac 13:51; 16:40"}, {"pk": 4055288, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 16, "verse": 3, "text": "Paul wanted Timothy to go with him; so he took him and circumcised \u24d5 him because of the Jews who were in those places, since they all knew that his father was a Greek.", "comment": "\u24d5 Gl 2:3"}, {"pk": 4055289, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 16, "verse": 4, "text": "As they traveled through the towns, they delivered the decisions reached by the apostles and elders at Jerusalem for the people to observe. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Ac 11:30; 15:2,28"}, {"pk": 4055290, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 16, "verse": 5, "text": "So the churches were strengthened in the faith and grew daily in numbers. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Ac 2:47; 9:31; 15:41"}, {"pk": 4055291, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 16, "verse": 6, "text": "They went through the region of Phrygia and Galatia; they had been forbidden by the Holy Spirit to speak the word in Asia. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Ac 2:9; 18:23; Gl 1:2; 3:1"}, {"pk": 4055292, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 16, "verse": 7, "text": "When they came to Mysia, they tried to go into Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus \u24d9 did not allow them.", "comment": "\u24d9 Ac 8:29; Rm 8:9; Gl 4:6; Php 1:19; 1Pt 1:11"}, {"pk": 4055293, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 16, "verse": 8, "text": "Passing by Mysia they went down to Troas. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Ac 16:11; 20:5-6; 2Co 2:12; 2Tm 4:13"}, {"pk": 4055294, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 16, "verse": 9, "text": "During the night Paul had a vision in which a Macedonian man was standing and pleading with him, \u201cCross over to Macedonia and help us!\u201d \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Ac 9:10; 20:1,3"}, {"pk": 4055295, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 16, "verse": 10, "text": "After \u24dc he had seen the vision, we immediately made efforts to set out for Macedonia, concluding that God had called us to preach the gospel to them.", "comment": "\u24dc Ac 20:5-15; 21:1-18; 27:1\u201428:16"}, {"pk": 4055296, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 16, "verse": 11, "text": "From Troas we put out to sea and sailed straight for Samothrace, the next day to Neapolis,"}, {"pk": 4055297, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 16, "verse": 12, "text": "and from there to Philippi, \u24dd a Roman colony and a leading city of the district of Macedonia. We stayed in that city for several days.", "comment": "\u24dd Ac 20:6; Php 1:1; 1Th 2:2"}, {"pk": 4055298, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 16, "verse": 13, "text": "On the Sabbath day we went outside the city gate by the river, where we expected to find a place of prayer. We sat down and spoke to the women gathered there."}, {"pk": 4055299, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 16, "verse": 14, "text": "A God-fearing woman named Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth from the city of Thyatira, was listening. The Lord opened her heart to respond to what Paul was saying. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Lk 24:45; Ac 18:7; Rv 1:11"}, {"pk": 4055300, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 16, "verse": 15, "text": "After she and her household were baptized, she urged us, \u201cIf you consider me a believer in the Lord, come and stay at my house.\u201d \u24d1 And she persuaded us.", "comment": "\u24d1 Gn 19:3; Lk 24:29; Ac 11:14"}, {"pk": 4055301, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 16, "verse": 16, "text": "Once, as we were on our way to prayer, a slave girl met us who had a spirit by which she predicted the future. \u24d2 She made a large profit for her owners by fortune-telling.", "comment": "\u24d2 Lv 19:31; Dt 18:11; 1Sm 28:3,7"}, {"pk": 4055302, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 16, "verse": 17, "text": "As she followed Paul and us she cried out, \u201cThese men, who are proclaiming to you [1] the way of salvation, are the servants of the Most High God.\u201d", "comment": "[1] Other mss read us"}, {"pk": 4055303, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 16, "verse": 18, "text": "She did this for many days. Paul was greatly annoyed. Turning to the spirit, he said, \u201cI command you in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her!\u201d And it came out right away. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Mk 5:7; 16:17"}, {"pk": 4055304, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 16, "verse": 19, "text": "When her owners realized that their hope of profit was gone, they seized Paul and Silas \u24d4 and dragged them into the marketplace to the authorities.", "comment": "\u24d4 Mt 10:18; Ac 8:3; 15:22; 17:6-8; 19:25-26; 21:30; Jms 2:6"}, {"pk": 4055305, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 16, "verse": 20, "text": "Bringing them before the chief magistrates, they said, \u201cThese men are seriously disturbing our city. They are Jews"}, {"pk": 4055306, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 16, "verse": 21, "text": "and are promoting customs that are not legal for us as Romans to adopt or practice.\u201d \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Est 3:8; Ac 16:12"}, {"pk": 4055307, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 16, "verse": 22, "text": "The crowd joined in the attack against them, and the chief magistrates stripped off their clothes and ordered them to be beaten with rods. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 2Co 6:5; 11:25; 1Th 2:2"}, {"pk": 4055308, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 16, "verse": 23, "text": "After they had severely flogged them, they threw them in jail, ordering the jailer to guard them carefully."}, {"pk": 4055309, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 16, "verse": 24, "text": "Receiving such an order, he put them into the inner prison and secured their feet in the stocks. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Jb 13:27; 33:11; Jr 20:2-3; 29:26"}, {"pk": 4055310, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 16, "verse": 25, "text": "About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them."}, {"pk": 4055311, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 16, "verse": 26, "text": "Suddenly there was such a violent earthquake that the foundations of the jail were shaken, and immediately all the doors were opened, and everyone\u2019s chains came loose. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Ac 4:31; 5:19; 12:7,10"}, {"pk": 4055312, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 16, "verse": 27, "text": "When the jailer woke up and saw the doors of the prison standing open, he drew his sword and was going to kill himself, since he thought the prisoners had escaped."}, {"pk": 4055313, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 16, "verse": 28, "text": "But Paul called out in a loud voice, \u201cDon\u2019t harm yourself, because we\u2019re all here!\u201d"}, {"pk": 4055314, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 16, "verse": 29, "text": "The jailer called for lights, rushed in, and fell down trembling before Paul and Silas."}, {"pk": 4055315, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 16, "verse": 30, "text": "He escorted them out and said, \u201cSirs, what must I do to be saved?\u201d \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Ac 2:37; 22:10"}, {"pk": 4055316, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 16, "verse": 31, "text": "They said, \u201cBelieve in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved\u2009\u2014\u2009you and your household.\u201d \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Mk 16:16; Ac 11:14"}, {"pk": 4055317, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 16, "verse": 32, "text": "And they spoke the word of the Lord to him along with everyone in his house."}, {"pk": 4055318, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 16, "verse": 33, "text": "He took them the same hour of the night and washed their wounds. Right away he and all his family were baptized."}, {"pk": 4055319, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 16, "verse": 34, "text": "He brought them into his house, set a meal before them, and rejoiced because he had come to believe in God with his entire household. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Ac 11:14; 16:15"}, {"pk": 4055320, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 16, "verse": 35, "text": "When daylight came, the chief magistrates sent the police to say, \u201cRelease those men.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4055321, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 16, "verse": 36, "text": "The jailer reported these words to Paul: \u201cThe magistrates have sent orders for you to be released. So come out now and go in peace.\u201d \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Ac 15:33; 16:27"}, {"pk": 4055322, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 16, "verse": 37, "text": "But Paul said to them, \u201cThey beat us in public without a trial, although we are Roman citizens, and threw us in jail. And now are they going to send us away secretly? Certainly not! On the contrary, let them come themselves and escort us out.\u201d \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Ac 22:25-29"}, {"pk": 4055323, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 16, "verse": 38, "text": "The police reported these words to the magistrates. They were afraid when they heard that Paul and Silas were Roman citizens."}, {"pk": 4055324, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 16, "verse": 39, "text": "So they came to appease them, and escorting them from prison, they urged them to leave town."}, {"pk": 4055325, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 16, "verse": 40, "text": "After leaving the jail, they came to Lydia\u2019s house, where they saw and encouraged the brothers and sisters, and departed. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Mt 8:34; Ac 16:14"}, {"pk": 4055326, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 17, "verse": 1, "text": "After they passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, \u24d1 where there was a Jewish synagogue.", "comment": "\u24d1 Ac 20:4; Php 4:16; 1Th 1:1; 2Tm 4:10"}, {"pk": 4055327, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 17, "verse": 2, "text": "As usual, Paul went into the synagogue, and on three Sabbath days reasoned with them from the Scriptures, \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Ac 8:35; 9:20; 13:13-14"}, {"pk": 4055328, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 17, "verse": 3, "text": "explaining and proving that it was necessary for the Messiah to suffer and rise from the dead: \u201cThis Jesus I am proclaiming to you is the Messiah.\u201d \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Lk 24:26; Jn 20:9; Ac 3:18; 9:22; 18:28"}, {"pk": 4055329, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 17, "verse": 4, "text": "Some of them were persuaded and joined Paul and Silas, including a large number of God-fearing Greeks, as well as a number of the leading women. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Jn 7:35; Ac 14:4; 15:22"}, {"pk": 4055330, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 17, "verse": 5, "text": "But the Jews became jealous, and they brought together some wicked men from the marketplace, formed a mob, and started a riot in the city. Attacking Jason\u2019s house, they searched for them to bring them out to the public assembly. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Ac 17:13; Rm 16:21; 1Th 2:14-16"}, {"pk": 4055331, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 17, "verse": 6, "text": "When they did not find them, they dragged Jason and some of the brothers before the city officials, shouting, \u201cThese men who have turned the world upside down have come here too,"}, {"pk": 4055332, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 17, "verse": 7, "text": "and Jason has welcomed them. They are all acting contrary to Caesar\u2019s decrees, \u24d6 saying that there is another king\u2009\u2014\u2009Jesus.\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Lk 23:2; Jn 19:12
\u24d6 Lk 2:1; Rm 1:32; Eph 2:15"}, {"pk": 4055333, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 17, "verse": 8, "text": "The crowd and city officials who heard these things were upset."}, {"pk": 4055334, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 17, "verse": 9, "text": "After taking a security bond from Jason and the others, they released them."}, {"pk": 4055335, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 17, "verse": 10, "text": "As soon as it was night, the brothers and sisters sent Paul and Silas away to Berea. \u24d8 Upon arrival, they went into the synagogue of the Jews.", "comment": "\u24d8 Ac 17:13-14; 20:4"}, {"pk": 4055336, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 17, "verse": 11, "text": "The people here were of more noble character than those in Thessalonica, since they received the word with eagerness and examined the Scriptures \u24d9 daily to see if these things were so.", "comment": "\u24d9 Is 34:16; Lk 16:29; Jn 5:39"}, {"pk": 4055337, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 17, "verse": 12, "text": "Consequently, many of them believed, including a number of the prominent Greek women as well as men."}, {"pk": 4055338, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 17, "verse": 13, "text": "But when the Jews from Thessalonica found out that the word of God had been proclaimed by Paul at Berea, they came there too, agitating and upsetting [1] the crowds.", "comment": "[1] Other mss omit and upsetting"}, {"pk": 4055339, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 17, "verse": 14, "text": "Then the brothers and sisters immediately sent Paul away to go to the coast, but Silas and Timothy \u24da stayed on there.", "comment": "\u24da Mt 10:23; Ac 15:22; 16:1"}, {"pk": 4055340, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 17, "verse": 15, "text": "Those who escorted Paul brought him as far as Athens, and after receiving instructions for Silas and Timothy to come to him as quickly as possible, they departed. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Ac 18:1,5; 1Th 3:1"}, {"pk": 4055341, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 17, "verse": 16, "text": "While Paul was waiting for them in Athens, he was deeply distressed when he saw that the city was full of idols."}, {"pk": 4055342, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 17, "verse": 17, "text": "So he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and with those who worshiped God, as well as in the marketplace every day with those who happened to be there. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Ac 9:20; 2Pt 2:8"}, {"pk": 4055343, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 17, "verse": 18, "text": "Some of the Epicurean and Stoic philosophers also debated with him. Some said, \u201cWhat is this ignorant show-off [2] trying to say?\u201d Others replied, \u201cHe seems to be a preacher of foreign deities\u201d\u2009\u2014\u2009because he was telling the good news about Jesus and the resurrection. \u24dd", "comment": "[2] Lit this seed picker
\u24dd Ac 4:2; 17:31-32"}, {"pk": 4055344, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 17, "verse": 19, "text": "They took him and brought him to the Areopagus, [3] and said, \u201cMay we learn about this new teaching you are presenting? \u24d0", "comment": "[3] Or Mars Hill
\u24d0 Mk 1:27; Ac 17:22"}, {"pk": 4055345, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 17, "verse": 20, "text": "Because what you say sounds strange to us, and we want to know what these things mean.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4055346, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 17, "verse": 21, "text": "Now all the Athenians and the foreigners residing there spent their time on nothing else but telling or hearing something new."}, {"pk": 4055347, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 17, "verse": 22, "text": "Paul stood in the middle of the Areopagus and said: \u201cPeople of Athens! I see that you are extremely religious in every respect."}, {"pk": 4055348, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 17, "verse": 23, "text": "For as I was passing through and observing the objects of your worship, I even found an altar on which was inscribed: \u2018To an Unknown God.\u2019 Therefore, what you worship in ignorance, this I proclaim to you."}, {"pk": 4055349, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 17, "verse": 24, "text": "The God who made the world and everything in it \u24d1 \u2009\u2014\u2009he is Lord of heaven and earth \u24d2 \u2009\u2014\u2009does not live in shrines made by hands. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d2 Dt 10:14; Ps 115:16; Mt 11:25
\u24d3 Ac 7:48
\u24d1 Is 42:5; Ac 14:15"}, {"pk": 4055350, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 17, "verse": 25, "text": "Neither is he served by human hands, as though he needed anything, \u24d4 since he himself gives everyone life and breath and all things. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Gn 2:7; Jb 27:3; 33:4; Zch 12:1
\u24d4 Jb 22:2; Ps 50:10-12"}, {"pk": 4055351, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 17, "verse": 26, "text": "From one man [4] he has made every nationality to live over the whole earth and has determined their appointed times and the boundaries of where they live. \u24d6", "comment": "[4] Other mss read blood
\u24d6 Dt 32:8; Jb 12:23; Mal 2:10"}, {"pk": 4055352, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 17, "verse": 27, "text": "He did this so that they might seek God, and perhaps they might reach out and find him, though he is not far from each one of us. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Dt 4:7; Jr 23:23-24; Ac 14:17"}, {"pk": 4055353, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 17, "verse": 28, "text": "For in him we live and move and have our being, as even some of your own poets have said, \u2018For we are also his offspring.\u2019 \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Jb 12:10; Dn 5:23; Ti 1:12"}, {"pk": 4055354, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 17, "verse": 29, "text": "Since we are God\u2019s offspring then, we shouldn\u2019t think that the divine nature is like gold or silver or stone, an image fashioned by human art and imagination. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Is 40:18-19; Rm 1:23"}, {"pk": 4055355, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 17, "verse": 30, "text": "\u201cTherefore, having overlooked \u24da the times of ignorance, God now commands all people everywhere to repent,", "comment": "\u24da Lk 24:47; Ac 14:16; Rm 3:25; Ti 2:11-12; 1Pt 1:14; 4:3"}, {"pk": 4055356, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 17, "verse": 31, "text": "because he has set a day when he is going to judge the world in righteousness by the man he has appointed. He has provided proof of this to everyone by raising him from the dead.\u201d \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Ps 9:8; 98:9; Mt 10:15; Ac 2:24; Rm 2:16"}, {"pk": 4055357, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 17, "verse": 32, "text": "When they heard about the resurrection of the dead, some began to ridicule him, but others said, \u201cWe\u2019d like to hear from you again about this.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4055358, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 17, "verse": 33, "text": "So Paul left their presence."}, {"pk": 4055359, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 17, "verse": 34, "text": "However, some people joined him and believed, including Dionysius the Areopagite, a woman named Damaris, and others with them."}, {"pk": 4055360, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 18, "verse": 1, "text": "After this, he [1] left Athens and went to Corinth, \u24dc", "comment": "[1] Other mss read Paul
\u24dc Ac 17:15; 19:1; 1Co 1:2; 2Co 1:1,23; 2Tm 4:20"}, {"pk": 4055361, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 18, "verse": 2, "text": "where he found a Jew named Aquila, \u24dd a native of Pontus, who had recently come from Italy with his wife Priscilla because Claudius had ordered all the Jews to leave Rome. Paul came to them,", "comment": "\u24dd Ac 18:18,26; Rm 16:3-5; 1Co 16:19; 2Tm 4:19"}, {"pk": 4055362, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 18, "verse": 3, "text": "and since they were of the same occupation, tentmakers by trade, \u24d0 he stayed with them and worked.", "comment": "\u24d0 Ac 20:34; 1Co 4:12; 9:15; 2Co 11:7; 12:13; 1Th 2:9; 2Th 3:8"}, {"pk": 4055363, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 18, "verse": 4, "text": "He reasoned in the synagogue every Sabbath and tried to persuade both Jews and Greeks. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Ac 9:20; 13:14; 14:1; 18:19"}, {"pk": 4055364, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 18, "verse": 5, "text": "When Silas and Timothy arrived from Macedonia, Paul devoted himself to preaching the word [2] and testified to the Jews that Jesus is the Messiah. \u24d2", "comment": "[2] Other mss read was urged by the Spirit
\u24d2 Jb 32:18; Ac 15:22; 16:1,9; 17:3,14-15; 18:28; 1Th 3:6"}, {"pk": 4055365, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 18, "verse": 6, "text": "When they resisted and blasphemed, \u24d3 he shook out his clothes \u24d4 and told them, \u201cYour blood is on your own heads! \u24d5 I am innocent. [3] From now on I will go to the Gentiles.\u201d \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d4 Neh 5:13; Mt 10:14; Ac 13:51
\u24d3 Ac 13:45; Rm 3:8; 1Co 4:13; Ti 3:2
\u24d5 2Sm 1:16; Ezk 18:13; 33:4; Mt 27:25
[3] Lit clean
\u24d6 Ezk 3:18; Ac 13:46"}, {"pk": 4055366, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 18, "verse": 7, "text": "So he left there and went to the house of a man named Titius Justus, a worshiper of God, whose house was next door to the synagogue."}, {"pk": 4055367, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 18, "verse": 8, "text": "Crispus, the leader of the synagogue, believed in the Lord, along with his whole household. \u24d7 Many of the Corinthians, when they heard, believed and were baptized.", "comment": "\u24d7 Mk 5:22; Ac 11:14; 1Co 1:14"}, {"pk": 4055368, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 18, "verse": 9, "text": "The Lord said to Paul in a night vision, \u201cDon\u2019t be afraid, but keep on speaking and don\u2019t be silent."}, {"pk": 4055369, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 18, "verse": 10, "text": "For I am with you, and no one will lay a hand on you to hurt you, because I have many people in this city.\u201d \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Mt 28:20; Ac 23:11"}, {"pk": 4055370, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 18, "verse": 11, "text": "He stayed there a year and a half, teaching the word of God among them."}, {"pk": 4055371, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 18, "verse": 12, "text": "While Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews made a united attack against Paul and brought him to the tribunal. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Ac 13:7; 18:27"}, {"pk": 4055372, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 18, "verse": 13, "text": "\u201cThis man,\u201d they said, \u201cis persuading people to worship God in ways contrary to the law.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4055373, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 18, "verse": 14, "text": "As Paul was about to open his mouth, Gallio said to the Jews, \u201cIf it were a matter of wrongdoing or of a serious crime, it would be reasonable for me to put up with you Jews."}, {"pk": 4055374, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 18, "verse": 15, "text": "But if these are questions about words, names, and your own law, see to it yourselves. I refuse to be a judge of such things.\u201d \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Ac 23:29; 25:11,19"}, {"pk": 4055375, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 18, "verse": 16, "text": "So he drove them from the tribunal."}, {"pk": 4055376, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 18, "verse": 17, "text": "And they all [4] seized Sosthenes, \u24db the leader of the synagogue, and beat him in front of the tribunal, but none of these things mattered to Gallio.", "comment": "\u24db 1Co 1:1
[4] Other mss read Then all the Greeks"}, {"pk": 4055377, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 18, "verse": 18, "text": "After staying for some time, Paul said farewell to the brothers and sisters and sailed away to Syria, accompanied by Priscilla and Aquila. He shaved his head at Cenchreae because of a vow he had taken. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Nm 6:2,5,9,18; Ac 21:24; Rm 16:1"}, {"pk": 4055378, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 18, "verse": 19, "text": "When they reached Ephesus \u24dd he left them there, but he himself entered the synagogue and debated with the Jews.", "comment": "\u24dd Ac 19:1; 20:16; 1Co 15:32; 1Tm 1:3; 2Tm 1:18"}, {"pk": 4055379, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 18, "verse": 20, "text": "When they asked him to stay for a longer time, he declined,"}, {"pk": 4055380, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 18, "verse": 21, "text": "but he said farewell and added, [5] \u201cI\u2019ll come back to you again, if God wills.\u201d \u24d0 Then he set sail from Ephesus.", "comment": "[5] Other mss add \u201cBy all means it is necessary to keep the coming festival in Jerusalem. But
\u24d0 Rm 1:10; 1Co 4:19; 16:7; Heb 6:3; Jms 4:15; 1Pt 3:17"}, {"pk": 4055381, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 18, "verse": 22, "text": "On landing at Caesarea, he went up to Jerusalem and greeted the church, then went down to Antioch. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Ac 8:40; 11:19"}, {"pk": 4055382, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 18, "verse": 23, "text": "After spending some time there, he set out, traveling through one place after another in the region of Galatia and Phrygia, strengthening all the disciples. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Ac 14:22; 16:6"}, {"pk": 4055383, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 18, "verse": 24, "text": "Now a Jew named Apollos, \u24d3 a native Alexandrian, an eloquent man who was competent in the use of the Scriptures, arrived in Ephesus.", "comment": "\u24d3 Ac 19:1; 1Co 1:12; 3:5; 4:6; 16:12; Ti 3:13"}, {"pk": 4055384, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 18, "verse": 25, "text": "He had been instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in spirit, [6] he was speaking and teaching accurately about Jesus, although he knew only John\u2019s baptism. \u24d4", "comment": "[6] Or in the Spirit
\u24d4 Lk 7:29; Ac 9:2; 19:3; Rm 12:11"}, {"pk": 4055385, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 18, "verse": 26, "text": "He began to speak boldly in the synagogue. After Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they took him aside [7] and explained the way of God to him more accurately. \u24d5", "comment": "[7] Lit they received him
\u24d5 Mt 2:8; Lk 1:3; Ac 18:25; 23:15,20; 24:22; Eph 5:15; 1Th 5:2"}, {"pk": 4055386, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 18, "verse": 27, "text": "When he wanted to cross over to Achaia, the brothers and sisters wrote to the disciples to welcome him. After he arrived, he was a great help to those who by grace had believed. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Ac 18:12,18; 1Co 3:6"}, {"pk": 4055387, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 18, "verse": 28, "text": "For he vigorously refuted the Jews in public, demonstrating through the Scriptures that Jesus is the Messiah. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Ac 9:22; 17:2-3; 18:5"}, {"pk": 4055388, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 19, "verse": 1, "text": "While Apollos was in Corinth, Paul traveled through the interior regions and came to Ephesus. He found some disciples \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Ac 18:1,24; 1Co 1:12; 3:5-6"}, {"pk": 4055389, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 19, "verse": 2, "text": "and asked them, \u201cDid you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?\u201d \u24d9 \u201cNo,\u201d they told him, \u201cwe haven\u2019t even heard that there is a Holy Spirit.\u201d \u24da", "comment": "\u24d9 Ac 8:15-17; 10:44-45
\u24da Jn 7:39; Ac 8:16; 11:16"}, {"pk": 4055390, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 19, "verse": 3, "text": "\u201cInto what then were you baptized?\u201d he asked them. \u201cInto John\u2019s baptism,\u201d they replied. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Ac 18:25"}, {"pk": 4055391, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 19, "verse": 4, "text": "Paul said, \u201cJohn baptized with a baptism of repentance, \u24dc telling the people that they should believe in the one who would come after him, that is, in Jesus.\u201d \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dc Lk 3:3; Ac 13:24
\u24dd Mt 3:11; Jn 1:7,27; Ac 13:24-25"}, {"pk": 4055392, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 19, "verse": 5, "text": "When they heard this, they were baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus."}, {"pk": 4055393, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 19, "verse": 6, "text": "And when Paul had laid his hands on \u24d0 them, the Holy Spirit came on them, and they began to speak in other tongues [1] and to prophesy. \u24d1", "comment": "[1] languages
\u24d1 Mk 16:17; Ac 2:4; 10:46
\u24d0 Ac 6:6; 8:17"}, {"pk": 4055394, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 19, "verse": 7, "text": "Now there were about twelve men in all."}, {"pk": 4055395, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 19, "verse": 8, "text": "Paul entered the synagogue and spoke boldly over a period of three months, arguing and persuading them about the kingdom of God. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Ac 1:3; 9:20; 28:23"}, {"pk": 4055396, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 19, "verse": 9, "text": "But when some became hardened and would not believe, slandering the Way in front of the crowd, he withdrew from them, taking the disciples, and conducted discussions every day in the lecture hall of Tyrannus. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Ac 9:2; 11:26; 14:4; 19:23,30"}, {"pk": 4055397, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 19, "verse": 10, "text": "This went on for two years, so that all the residents of Asia, both Jews and Greeks, \u24d4 heard the word of the Lord. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Ac 19:8,22,26-27; 20:31
\u24d4 Ac 14:1; 18:4; 19:17; 20:21; 1Co 1:24"}, {"pk": 4055398, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 19, "verse": 11, "text": "God was performing extraordinary miracles by Paul\u2019s hands,"}, {"pk": 4055399, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 19, "verse": 12, "text": "so that even facecloths or aprons [2] that had touched his skin were brought to the sick, and the diseases left them, and the evil spirits came out of them. \u24d6", "comment": "[2] Or sweat cloths
\u24d6 Ac 5:15; 8:13"}, {"pk": 4055400, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 19, "verse": 13, "text": "Now some of the itinerant Jewish exorcists also attempted to pronounce the name of the Lord Jesus over those who had evil spirits, saying, \u201cI command you by the Jesus that Paul preaches!\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Mt 12:27; Mk 9:38; Lk 11:19"}, {"pk": 4055401, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 19, "verse": 14, "text": "Seven sons of Sceva, a Jewish high priest, were doing this."}, {"pk": 4055402, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 19, "verse": 15, "text": "The evil spirit answered them, \u201cI know Jesus, and I recognize Paul\u2009\u2014\u2009but who are you?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4055403, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 19, "verse": 16, "text": "Then the man who had the evil spirit jumped on them, overpowered them all, and prevailed against them, so that they ran out of that house naked and wounded."}, {"pk": 4055404, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 19, "verse": 17, "text": "When this became known to everyone who lived in Ephesus, both Jews and Greeks, they became afraid, and the name of the Lord Jesus \u24d8 was held in high esteem. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Ac 5:5,11; 18:19
\u24d8 Ac 8:16; 19:5,13; 21:13; 1Co 6:11; Col 3:17"}, {"pk": 4055405, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 19, "verse": 18, "text": "And many who had become believers came confessing and disclosing their practices,"}, {"pk": 4055406, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 19, "verse": 19, "text": "while many of those who had practiced magic \u24da collected their books and burned them in front of everyone. So they calculated their value and found it to be fifty thousand pieces of silver.", "comment": "\u24da Is 3:3; Ezk 13:18-20"}, {"pk": 4055407, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 19, "verse": 20, "text": "In this way the word of the Lord flourished and prevailed. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Ac 6:6-7; 12:24"}, {"pk": 4055408, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 19, "verse": 21, "text": "After these events, Paul resolved by the Spirit [3] to pass through Macedonia and Achaia and go to Jerusalem. \u201cAfter I\u2019ve been there,\u201d he said, \u201cIt is necessary for me to see Rome as well.\u201d \u24dc", "comment": "[3] Or in his spirit
\u24dc Ac 16:9; 18:12; 20:16,22; Rm 15:24-25,28"}, {"pk": 4055409, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 19, "verse": 22, "text": "After sending to Macedonia two of those who assisted him, Timothy and Erastus, \u24dd he himself stayed in Asia for a while. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd Rm 16:23; 2Tm 4:20
\u24d0 Ac 13:5; 16:1,23; 19:10; 2Tm 4:20"}, {"pk": 4055410, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 19, "verse": 23, "text": "About that time there was a major disturbance about the Way. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Ac 9:2; 2Co 1:8"}, {"pk": 4055411, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 19, "verse": 24, "text": "For a person named Demetrius, a silversmith who made silver shrines of Artemis, provided a great deal of business for the craftsmen."}, {"pk": 4055412, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 19, "verse": 25, "text": "When he had assembled them, as well as the workers engaged in this type of business, he said: \u201cMen, you know that our prosperity is derived from this business."}, {"pk": 4055413, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 19, "verse": 26, "text": "You see and hear that not only in Ephesus, but in almost all of Asia, this man Paul has persuaded and misled a considerable number of people by saying that gods made by hand are not gods. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Dt 4:28; Ps 115:4; Is 44:10-20; Jr 10:3; Ac 17:29; 1Co 8:4; Rv 9:20"}, {"pk": 4055414, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 19, "verse": 27, "text": "Not only do we run a risk that our business may be discredited, but also that the temple of the great goddess Artemis may be despised and her magnificence come to the verge of ruin\u2009\u2014\u2009the very one all of Asia and the world worship.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4055415, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 19, "verse": 28, "text": "When they had heard this, they were filled with rage and began to cry out, \u201cGreat is Artemis of the Ephesians!\u201d"}, {"pk": 4055416, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 19, "verse": 29, "text": "So the city was filled with confusion, and they rushed all together into the amphitheater, dragging along Gaius \u24d3 and Aristarchus, \u24d4 Macedonians who were Paul\u2019s traveling companions.", "comment": "\u24d3 Rm 16:23; 1Co 1:14
\u24d4 Ac 20:4; 27:2; Col 4:10; Phm 24"}, {"pk": 4055417, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 19, "verse": 30, "text": "Although Paul wanted to go in before the people, the disciples did not let him."}, {"pk": 4055418, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 19, "verse": 31, "text": "Even some of the provincial officials of Asia, who were his friends, sent word to him, pleading with him not to venture [4] into the amphitheater.", "comment": "[4] Lit not to give himself"}, {"pk": 4055419, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 19, "verse": 32, "text": "Some were shouting one thing and some another, \u24d5 because the assembly was in confusion, and most of them did not know why they had come together.", "comment": "\u24d5 Ac 21:34"}, {"pk": 4055420, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 19, "verse": 33, "text": "Some Jews in the crowd gave instructions to Alexander [5] after they pushed him to the front. Motioning with his hand, Alexander wanted to make his defense to the people. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Ac 12:17; 21:34
[5] Or thought it was about Alexander"}, {"pk": 4055421, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 19, "verse": 34, "text": "But when they recognized that he was a Jew, they all shouted in unison for about two hours: \u201cGreat is Artemis of the Ephesians!\u201d"}, {"pk": 4055422, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 19, "verse": 35, "text": "When the city clerk had calmed the crowd down, he said, \u201cPeople of Ephesus! What person is there who doesn\u2019t know that the city of the Ephesians is the temple guardian of the great [6] Artemis, and of the image that fell from heaven?", "comment": "[6] Other mss add goddess"}, {"pk": 4055423, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 19, "verse": 36, "text": "Therefore, since these things are undeniable, you must keep calm and not do anything rash."}, {"pk": 4055424, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 19, "verse": 37, "text": "For you have brought these men here who are not temple robbers or blasphemers of our [7] goddess.", "comment": "[7] Other mss read your"}, {"pk": 4055425, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 19, "verse": 38, "text": "So if Demetrius and the craftsmen who are with him have a case against anyone, the courts are in session, and there are proconsuls. Let them bring charges against one another. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Ac 13:7; Rm 2:22"}, {"pk": 4055426, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 19, "verse": 39, "text": "But if you seek anything further, it must be decided in a legal assembly."}, {"pk": 4055427, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 19, "verse": 40, "text": "In fact, we run a risk of being charged with rioting \u24d8 for what happened today, since there is no justification that we can give as a reason for this disturbance.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d8 Mt 26:5; 27:24; Ac 17:5"}, {"pk": 4055428, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 19, "verse": 41, "text": "After saying this, he dismissed the assembly."}, {"pk": 4055429, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 20, "verse": 1, "text": "After the uproar was over, Paul sent for the disciples, encouraged them, and after saying farewell, departed to go to Macedonia. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Ac 11:26; 16:9; 19:21; 2Co 2:12-13"}, {"pk": 4055430, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 20, "verse": 2, "text": "And when he had passed through those areas and offered them many words of encouragement, he came to Greece"}, {"pk": 4055431, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 20, "verse": 3, "text": "and stayed three months. The Jews plotted against him when he was about to set sail for Syria, and so he decided to go back through Macedonia. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Ac 9:23; 20:19; 23:12; 25:3; 2Co 11:26"}, {"pk": 4055432, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 20, "verse": 4, "text": "He was accompanied [1] by Sopater son of Pyrrhus [2] from Berea, Aristarchus and Secundus from Thessalonica, Gaius from Derbe, Timothy, \u24db and Tychicus \u24dc and Trophimus \u24dd from the province of Asia.", "comment": "\u24dd Ac 21:29; 2Tm 4:20
\u24dc Eph 6:21; Col 4:7; 2Tm 4:12; Ti 3:12
\u24db Ac 14:6; 16:1; 17:1; 19:29
[1] Other mss add to Asia
[2] Other mss omit son of Pyrrhus"}, {"pk": 4055433, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 20, "verse": 5, "text": "These men went on ahead and waited for us in Troas, \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Ac 16:8,10; 20:6-8,13-15"}, {"pk": 4055434, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 20, "verse": 6, "text": "but we sailed away from Philippi after the Festival of Unleavened Bread. \u24d1 In five days we reached them at Troas, where we spent seven days.", "comment": "\u24d1 Ex 12:14-15; 23:15"}, {"pk": 4055435, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 20, "verse": 7, "text": "On the first day of the week, we [3] assembled to break bread. \u24d2 Paul spoke to them, and since he was about to depart the next day, he kept on talking until midnight.", "comment": "[3] Other mss read the disciples
\u24d2 Ac 2:42; 1Co 10:16"}, {"pk": 4055436, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 20, "verse": 8, "text": "There were many lamps in the room upstairs where we were assembled,"}, {"pk": 4055437, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 20, "verse": 9, "text": "and a young man named Eutychus was sitting on a window sill and sank into a deep sleep as Paul kept on talking. When he was overcome by sleep, he fell down from the third story and was picked up dead."}, {"pk": 4055438, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 20, "verse": 10, "text": "But Paul went down, bent over him, embraced him, and said, \u201cDon\u2019t be alarmed, because he\u2019s alive.\u201d \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 1Kg 17:21; 2Kg 4:34; Mt 9:23-24; Mk 5:39"}, {"pk": 4055439, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 20, "verse": 11, "text": "After going upstairs, breaking the bread, and eating, Paul talked a long time until dawn. Then he left."}, {"pk": 4055440, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 20, "verse": 12, "text": "They brought the boy home alive and were greatly comforted."}, {"pk": 4055441, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 20, "verse": 13, "text": "We went on ahead to the ship and sailed for Assos, where we were going to take Paul on board, because these were his instructions, since he himself was going by land."}, {"pk": 4055442, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 20, "verse": 14, "text": "When he met us at Assos, we took him on board and went on to Mitylene."}, {"pk": 4055443, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 20, "verse": 15, "text": "Sailing from there, the next day we arrived off Chios. The following day we crossed over to Samos, and [4] the day after, we came to Miletus. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Ac 20:17; 2Tm 4:20
[4] Other mss add after staying at Trogyllium"}, {"pk": 4055444, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 20, "verse": 16, "text": "For Paul had decided to sail past Ephesus to avoid spending time in the province of Asia, because he was hurrying to be in Jerusalem, if possible, for the day of Pentecost. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Ac 2:1; 18:19; 19:21; 1Co 16:8"}, {"pk": 4055445, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 20, "verse": 17, "text": "Now from Miletus, he sent to Ephesus and summoned the elders of the church."}, {"pk": 4055446, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 20, "verse": 18, "text": "When they came to him, he said to them: \u201cYou know, from the first day I set foot in Asia, how I was with you the whole time, \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Ac 18:19; 19:1,10"}, {"pk": 4055447, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 20, "verse": 19, "text": "serving the Lord with all humility, with tears, and during the trials that came to me through the plots of the Jews. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Ac 20:3,27"}, {"pk": 4055448, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 20, "verse": 20, "text": "You know that I did not avoid proclaiming to you anything that was profitable or from teaching you publicly and from house to house."}, {"pk": 4055449, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 20, "verse": 21, "text": "I testified to both Jews and Greeks about repentance toward God \u24d8 and faith in our Lord Jesus. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d8 Mk 1:15; Ac 2:38; 18:5
\u24d9 Ac 24:24; 26:18; Eph 1:15; Col 2:5; Phm 5"}, {"pk": 4055450, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 20, "verse": 22, "text": "\u201cAnd now I am on my way to Jerusalem, compelled by the Spirit, [5] not knowing what I will encounter there, \u24da", "comment": "[5] Or in my spirit
\u24da Ac 17:16; 20:16"}, {"pk": 4055451, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 20, "verse": 23, "text": "except that in every town the Holy Spirit warns me that chains and afflictions are waiting for me. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Ac 9:16; 21:4,11; 1Th 3:3"}, {"pk": 4055452, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 20, "verse": 24, "text": "But I consider my life of no value to myself; my purpose is to finish my course [6] and the ministry \u24dc I received from the Lord Jesus, \u24dd to testify to the gospel of God\u2019s grace.", "comment": "[6] Other mss add with joy
\u24dc Ac 1:17; 21:13; 2Co 4:1; 2Tm 4:7
\u24dd Gl 1:1; Ti 1:3"}, {"pk": 4055453, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 20, "verse": 25, "text": "\u201cAnd now I know that none of you, among whom I went about preaching the kingdom, will ever see me again."}, {"pk": 4055454, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 20, "verse": 26, "text": "Therefore I declare to you this day that I am innocent [7] of the blood of all of you, \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Ac 18:6; 20:38; 28:31
[7] Lit clean"}, {"pk": 4055455, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 20, "verse": 27, "text": "because I did not avoid declaring to you the whole plan of God. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Lk 7:30; Ac 20:20; Eph 1:11"}, {"pk": 4055456, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 20, "verse": 28, "text": "Be on guard for yourselves and for all the flock \u24d2 of which the Holy Spirit has appointed you as overseers, \u24d3 to shepherd the church of God, [8] which he purchased with his own blood. \u24d4", "comment": "[8] Some mss read church of the Lord; other mss read church of the Lord and God
\u24d3 Php 1:1; 1Tm 3:2; Ti 1:7; 1Pt 2:25
\u24d4 Eph 1:7,14; Heb 9:12; 1Pt 1:19; Rv 5:9
\u24d2 Lk 12:32; Jn 10:16; 1Co 9:7; 1Pt 5:2-3"}, {"pk": 4055457, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 20, "verse": 29, "text": "I know that after my departure savage wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock."}, {"pk": 4055458, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 20, "verse": 30, "text": "Men will rise up even from your own number and distort the truth to lure the disciples into following them. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Ac 11:26; 1Tm 1:20; 1Jn 2:19"}, {"pk": 4055459, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 20, "verse": 31, "text": "Therefore be on the alert, remembering that night and day for three years I never stopped warning each one of you with tears. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Ac 19:10; 20:19"}, {"pk": 4055460, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 20, "verse": 32, "text": "\u201cAnd now [9] I commit you to God and to the word of his grace, \u24d7 which is able to build you up and to give you an inheritance \u24d8 among all who are sanctified.", "comment": "\u24d8 Ac 26:18; Eph 1:14; Col 1:12; 3:24; Heb 9:15; 1Pt 1:4
[9] Other mss add brothers and sisters
\u24d7 Ac 14:23; Heb 13:9"}, {"pk": 4055461, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 20, "verse": 33, "text": "I have not coveted anyone\u2019s silver or gold or clothing. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 1Sm 12:3; 1Co 9:12; 2Co 7:2; 11:9; 12:17"}, {"pk": 4055462, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 20, "verse": 34, "text": "You yourselves know that I worked with my own hands to support myself and those who are with me. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Ac 18:3; 19:22"}, {"pk": 4055463, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 20, "verse": 35, "text": "In every way I\u2019ve shown you that it is necessary to help the weak by laboring like this and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, because he said, \u2018It is more blessed to give than to receive.\u2019\u201d"}, {"pk": 4055464, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 20, "verse": 36, "text": "After he said this, he knelt down and prayed with all of them. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Lk 22:41; Ac 7:60; 21:5"}, {"pk": 4055465, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 20, "verse": 37, "text": "There were many tears shed by everyone. They embraced Paul and kissed him,"}, {"pk": 4055466, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 20, "verse": 38, "text": "grieving most of all over his statement that they would never see his face again. And they accompanied him to the ship. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Ac 15:3; 20:25"}, {"pk": 4055467, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 21, "verse": 1, "text": "After \u24dd we tore ourselves away from them, we set sail straight for Cos, the next day to Rhodes, and from there to Patara.", "comment": "\u24dd Ac 16:10-11"}, {"pk": 4055468, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 21, "verse": 2, "text": "Finding a ship crossing over to Phoenicia, we boarded and set sail."}, {"pk": 4055469, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 21, "verse": 3, "text": "After we sighted Cyprus, passing to the south of it, [1] we sailed on to Syria and arrived at Tyre, since the ship was to unload its cargo there.", "comment": "[1] Lit leaving it on the left"}, {"pk": 4055470, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 21, "verse": 4, "text": "We sought out the disciples and stayed there seven days. Through the Spirit they told Paul not to go to Jerusalem. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Ac 11:26; 20:23; 21:11"}, {"pk": 4055471, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 21, "verse": 5, "text": "When our time had come to an end, we left to continue our journey, while all of them, with their wives and children, accompanied us out of the city. After kneeling down on the beach to pray,"}, {"pk": 4055472, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 21, "verse": 6, "text": "we said farewell to one another and boarded the ship, and they returned home."}, {"pk": 4055473, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 21, "verse": 7, "text": "When we completed our voyage [2] from Tyre, we reached Ptolemais, where we greeted the brothers and sisters and stayed with them for a day. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Jn 21:23; Ac 12:20
[2] Or As we continued our voyage"}, {"pk": 4055474, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 21, "verse": 8, "text": "The next day we left and came to Caesarea, where we entered the house of Philip \u24d2 the evangelist, \u24d3 who was one of the Seven, and stayed with him.", "comment": "\u24d2 Ac 6:5; 8:5
\u24d3 Eph 4:11; 2Tm 4:5"}, {"pk": 4055475, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 21, "verse": 9, "text": "This man had four virgin daughters who prophesied. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Lk 2:36; Ac 2:7; 13:1; 1Co 11:5"}, {"pk": 4055476, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 21, "verse": 10, "text": "After we had been there for several days, a prophet named Agabus came down from Judea."}, {"pk": 4055477, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 21, "verse": 11, "text": "He came to us, took Paul\u2019s belt, tied his own feet and hands, and said, \u201cThis is what the Holy Spirit says: \u2018In this way the Jews in Jerusalem will bind the man who owns this belt and deliver him over to the Gentiles.\u2019\u201d \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 1Kg 22:11; Jr 13:1-11; Mt 20:19; Ac 20:23; 21:33"}, {"pk": 4055478, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 21, "verse": 12, "text": "When we heard this, both we and the local people pleaded with him not to go up to Jerusalem."}, {"pk": 4055479, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 21, "verse": 13, "text": "Then Paul replied, \u201cWhat are you doing, weeping and breaking my heart? For I am ready not only to be bound but also to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.\u201d \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Ac 5:41; 9:16; 20:24"}, {"pk": 4055480, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 21, "verse": 14, "text": "Since he would not be persuaded, we said no more except, \u201cThe Lord\u2019s will be done.\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Mt 6:10; Lk 22:42"}, {"pk": 4055481, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 21, "verse": 15, "text": "After this we got ready and went up to Jerusalem."}, {"pk": 4055482, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 21, "verse": 16, "text": "Some of the disciples from Caesarea also went with us and brought us to Mnason of Cyprus, an early disciple, with whom we were to stay. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Ac 8:40; 21:3-4"}, {"pk": 4055483, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 21, "verse": 17, "text": "When we reached Jerusalem, the brothers and sisters welcomed us warmly. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Ac 15:4; 21:7"}, {"pk": 4055484, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 21, "verse": 18, "text": "The following day Paul went in with us to James, and all the elders were present. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Ac 11:30; 12:17; 15:13"}, {"pk": 4055485, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 21, "verse": 19, "text": "After greeting them, he reported in detail what God had done among the Gentiles through his ministry. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Ac 1:17; 14:27; Rm 15:18-19"}, {"pk": 4055486, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 21, "verse": 20, "text": "When they heard it, they glorified God and said, \u201cYou see, brother, how many thousands of Jews there are who have believed, and they are all zealous \u24dc for the law.", "comment": "\u24dc Ac 22:3; Rm 10:12; Gl 1:14"}, {"pk": 4055487, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 21, "verse": 21, "text": "But they have been informed about you\u2009\u2014\u2009that you are teaching all the Jews who are among the Gentiles to abandon Moses, telling them not to circumcise their children or to live according to our customs. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Ac 6:14; 15:19-20; 21:28; 1Co 7:18"}, {"pk": 4055488, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 21, "verse": 22, "text": "So what is to be done? [3] They will certainly hear that you\u2019ve come.", "comment": "[3] Other mss add A multitude has to come together, since"}, {"pk": 4055489, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 21, "verse": 23, "text": "Therefore do what we tell you: We have four men who have made a vow."}, {"pk": 4055490, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 21, "verse": 24, "text": "Take these men, purify yourself along with them, and pay for them to get their heads shaved. Then everyone will know that what they were told about you amounts to nothing, but that you yourself are also careful about observing the law. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Jn 11:55; Ac 18:18; 21:26; 24:18"}, {"pk": 4055491, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 21, "verse": 25, "text": "With regard to the Gentiles who have believed, we have written a letter containing our decision that [4] they should keep themselves from food sacrificed to idols, from blood, from what is strangled, and from sexual immorality.\u201d", "comment": "[4] Other mss add they should observe no such thing, except that"}, {"pk": 4055492, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 21, "verse": 26, "text": "So the next day, Paul took the men, having purified himself along with them, and entered the temple, announcing the completion of the purification days when the offering would be made for each of them. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Nm 6:13; Ac 24:18"}, {"pk": 4055493, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 21, "verse": 27, "text": "When the seven days were nearly over, some Jews from the province of Asia saw him in the temple, stirred up the whole crowd, and seized him, \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Ac 24:18; 26:21"}, {"pk": 4055494, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 21, "verse": 28, "text": "shouting, \u201cFellow Israelites, help! This is the man who teaches everyone everywhere against our people, our law, and this place. What\u2019s more, he also brought Greeks into the temple and has defiled this holy place.\u201d \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Mt 24:15; Ac 24:6"}, {"pk": 4055495, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 21, "verse": 29, "text": "For they had previously seen Trophimus the Ephesian in the city with him, and they supposed that Paul had brought him into the temple. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Ac 18:19; 20:4"}, {"pk": 4055496, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 21, "verse": 30, "text": "The whole city was stirred up, and the people rushed together. They seized Paul, dragged him out of the temple, and at once the gates were shut. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 2Kg 11:15; Ac 16:19; 26:21"}, {"pk": 4055497, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 21, "verse": 31, "text": "As they were trying to kill him, word went up to the commander of the regiment that all Jerusalem was in chaos."}, {"pk": 4055498, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 21, "verse": 32, "text": "Taking along soldiers and centurions, he immediately ran down to them. Seeing the commander and the soldiers, they stopped beating Paul."}, {"pk": 4055499, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 21, "verse": 33, "text": "Then the commander approached, took him into custody, and ordered him to be bound with two chains. \u24d6 He asked who he was and what he had done.", "comment": "\u24d6 Ac 12:6; 20:23; 21:11; Eph 6:20; 2Tm 1:16; 2:9"}, {"pk": 4055500, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 21, "verse": 34, "text": "Some in the crowd were shouting one thing and some another. Since he was not able to get reliable information because of the uproar, he ordered him to be taken into the barracks. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Ac 19:32; 23:10"}, {"pk": 4055501, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 21, "verse": 35, "text": "When Paul got to the steps, he had to be carried by the soldiers because of the violence of the crowd,"}, {"pk": 4055502, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 21, "verse": 36, "text": "for the mass of people followed, yelling, \u201cGet rid of him!\u201d \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Lk 23:18; Jn 19:15; Ac 22:22"}, {"pk": 4055503, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 21, "verse": 37, "text": "As he was about to be brought into the barracks, Paul said to the commander, \u201cAm I allowed to say something to you?\u201d He replied, \u201cYou know how to speak Greek?"}, {"pk": 4055504, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 21, "verse": 38, "text": "Aren\u2019t you the Egyptian who started a revolt some time ago and led four thousand men of the Assassins into the wilderness?\u201d \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Mt 24:26; Ac 5:36"}, {"pk": 4055505, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 21, "verse": 39, "text": "Paul said, \u201cI am a Jewish man from Tarsus of Cilicia, \u24da a citizen of an important city. Now I ask you, let me speak to the people.\u201d", "comment": "\u24da Ac 9:11; 22:3"}, {"pk": 4055506, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 21, "verse": 40, "text": "After he had given permission, Paul stood on the steps and motioned with his hand to the people. When there was a great hush, he addressed them in Aramaic: [5] \u24db", "comment": "[5] Or Hebrew
\u24db Jn 5:2; Ac 12:17"}, {"pk": 4055507, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 22, "verse": 1, "text": "\u201cBrothers and fathers, listen now to my defense before you.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4055508, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 22, "verse": 2, "text": "When they heard that he was addressing them in Aramaic, [1] they became even quieter. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Ac 7:2; 21:40
[1] Or Hebrew"}, {"pk": 4055509, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 22, "verse": 3, "text": "He \u24dd continued, \u201cI am a Jew, born in Tarsus of Cilicia but brought up in this city, educated at the feet of Gamaliel \u24d0 according to the law of our ancestors. I was zealous for God, just as all of you are today. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Ac 26:5; Rm 10:2; Php 3:6
\u24dd Ac 9:1-22; 26:9-18
\u24d0 Dt 33:3; Ac 5:34; 9:11; 21:39; 2Co 11:22; Php 3:5"}, {"pk": 4055510, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 22, "verse": 4, "text": "I persecuted this Way \u24d2 to the death, arresting and putting both men and women in jail, \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d2 Ac 9:2; 24:14,22
\u24d3 Ac 8:3; 22:19-20; 26:10"}, {"pk": 4055511, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 22, "verse": 5, "text": "as both the high priest and the whole council of elders can testify about me. After I received letters from them to the brothers, I traveled to Damascus to arrest those who were there and bring them to Jerusalem to be punished. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Lk 22:66; Ac 13:26; 1Tm 4:14"}, {"pk": 4055512, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 22, "verse": 6, "text": "\u201cAs \u24d5 I was traveling and approaching Damascus, about noon an intense light from heaven suddenly flashed around me.", "comment": "\u24d5 Ac 9:3-8; 26:12-18"}, {"pk": 4055513, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 22, "verse": 7, "text": "I fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to me, \u2018Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?\u2019"}, {"pk": 4055514, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 22, "verse": 8, "text": "\u201cI answered, \u2018Who are you, Lord?\u2019 \u201cHe said to me, \u2018I am Jesus of Nazareth, the one you are persecuting.\u2019"}, {"pk": 4055515, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 22, "verse": 9, "text": "Now those who were with me saw the light, [2] but they did not hear the voice of the one who was speaking to me. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Dn 10:7; Ac 9:7; 26:13
[2] Other mss add and were afraid"}, {"pk": 4055516, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 22, "verse": 10, "text": "\u201cI said, \u2018What should I do, Lord?\u2019 \u201cThe Lord told me, \u2018Get up and go into Damascus, and there you will be told everything that you have been assigned to do.\u2019"}, {"pk": 4055517, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 22, "verse": 11, "text": "\u201cSince I couldn\u2019t see because of the brightness of the light, [3] I was led by the hand by those who were with me, and went into Damascus. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Ac 9:8; 16:30
[3] Lit the glory of that light"}, {"pk": 4055518, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 22, "verse": 12, "text": "Someone named Ananias, a devout man according to the law, who had a good reputation with all the Jews living there, \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Ac 9:10,17; 10:22"}, {"pk": 4055519, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 22, "verse": 13, "text": "came and stood by me and said, \u2018Brother Saul, regain your sight.\u2019 And in that very hour I looked up and saw him."}, {"pk": 4055520, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 22, "verse": 14, "text": "And he said, \u2018The God of our ancestors has appointed \u24d9 you to know his will, to see \u24da the Righteous One, \u24db and to hear the words from his mouth,", "comment": "\u24da 1Co 9:1; 15:8
\u24db Ac 3:14; 7:52
\u24d9 Ac 3:13; 9:15; 26:16"}, {"pk": 4055521, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 22, "verse": 15, "text": "since you will be a witness for him to all people of what you have seen and heard. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Ac 23:11; 26:16"}, {"pk": 4055522, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 22, "verse": 16, "text": "And now, why are you delaying? Get up and be baptized, and wash away your sins, \u24dd calling on his name.\u2019 \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Ac 9:14; Rm 10:13
\u24dd Ac 2:38; 1Co 6:11; Heb 10:22"}, {"pk": 4055523, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 22, "verse": 17, "text": "\u201cAfter I returned to Jerusalem and was praying in the temple, I fell into a trance \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Ac 9:26; 10:10"}, {"pk": 4055524, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 22, "verse": 18, "text": "and saw him telling me, \u2018Hurry and get out of Jerusalem quickly, because they will not accept your testimony about me.\u2019"}, {"pk": 4055525, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 22, "verse": 19, "text": "\u201cBut I said, \u2018Lord, they know that in synagogue after synagogue I had those who believed in you imprisoned and beaten. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Mt 10:17; Ac 8:3; 22:4"}, {"pk": 4055526, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 22, "verse": 20, "text": "And when the blood of your witness Stephen was being shed, I stood there giving approval [4] and guarding the clothes of those who killed him.\u2019 \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Ac 7:58; 8:1; Rm 1:32
[4] Other mss add of his murder"}, {"pk": 4055527, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 22, "verse": 21, "text": "\u201cHe said to me, \u2018Go, because I will send you far away to the Gentiles.\u2019 \u2009\u201d \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Ac 9:15; 13:46"}, {"pk": 4055528, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 22, "verse": 22, "text": "They listened to him up to this point. Then they raised their voices, shouting, \u201cWipe this man off the face of the earth! He should not be allowed to live!\u201d \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Ac 21:36; 25:24"}, {"pk": 4055529, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 22, "verse": 23, "text": "As they were yelling and flinging aside their garments and throwing dust into the air, \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 2Sm 16:13; Ac 7:58"}, {"pk": 4055530, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 22, "verse": 24, "text": "the commander ordered him to be brought into the barracks, directing that he be interrogated with the scourge to discover the reason they were shouting against him like this."}, {"pk": 4055531, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 22, "verse": 25, "text": "As they stretched him out for the lash, Paul said to the centurion standing by, \u201cIs it legal for you to scourge a man who is a Roman citizen and is uncondemned?\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Ac 16:37; 21:34; 22:29"}, {"pk": 4055532, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 22, "verse": 26, "text": "When the centurion heard this, he went and reported to the commander, saying, \u201cWhat are you going to do? For this man is a Roman citizen.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4055533, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 22, "verse": 27, "text": "The commander came and said to him, \u201cTell me, are you a Roman citizen?\u201d \u201cYes,\u201d he said."}, {"pk": 4055534, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 22, "verse": 28, "text": "The commander replied, \u201cI bought this citizenship for a large amount of money.\u201d \u201cBut I was born a citizen,\u201d Paul said."}, {"pk": 4055535, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 22, "verse": 29, "text": "So those who were about to examine him withdrew from him immediately. The commander too was alarmed when he realized Paul was a Roman citizen and he had bound him. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Ac 16:38; 21:33"}, {"pk": 4055536, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 22, "verse": 30, "text": "The next day, since he wanted to find out exactly why Paul was being accused by the Jews, he released him [5] and instructed the chief priests and all the Sanhedrin to convene. \u24d9 He brought Paul down and placed him before them.", "comment": "\u24d9 Mt 5:22; Ac 23:3-8
[5] Other mss add from his chains"}, {"pk": 4055537, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 23, "verse": 1, "text": "Paul looked straight at the Sanhedrin and said, \u201cBrothers, I have lived my life before God in all good conscience \u24da to this day.\u201d", "comment": "\u24da Ac 24:16; 1Co 4:4; 1Tm 3:9; 2Tm 1:5; Heb 13:18; 1Pt 3:16"}, {"pk": 4055538, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 23, "verse": 2, "text": "The high priest Ananias ordered those who were standing next to him to strike him on the mouth. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db 1Kg 22:24; Jn 18:22; Ac 24:1"}, {"pk": 4055539, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 23, "verse": 3, "text": "Then Paul said to him, \u201cGod is going to strike you, you whitewashed wall! You are sitting there judging me according to the law, and yet in violation of the law are you ordering me to be struck?\u201d \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Lv 19:15; Dt 25:1-2; Mt 23:27; Jn 7:51"}, {"pk": 4055540, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 23, "verse": 4, "text": "Those standing nearby said, \u201cDo you dare revile God\u2019s high priest?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4055541, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 23, "verse": 5, "text": "\u201cI did not know, brothers, that he was the high priest,\u201d replied Paul. \u201cFor it is written, You must not speak evil of a ruler of your people.\u201d [1] \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Ex 22:28; Ac 24:17
[1] Ex 22:28"}, {"pk": 4055542, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 23, "verse": 6, "text": "When Paul realized that one part of them were Sadducees and the other part were Pharisees, he cried out in the Sanhedrin, \u201cBrothers, I am a Pharisee, a son of Pharisees. \u24d0 I am being judged because of the hope of the resurrection of the dead!\u201d \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d0 Ac 26:5; Php 3:5
\u24d1 Ac 24:15,21; 26:6-8; 28:20"}, {"pk": 4055543, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 23, "verse": 7, "text": "When he said this, a dispute broke out between the Pharisees and the Sadducees, and the assembly was divided."}, {"pk": 4055544, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 23, "verse": 8, "text": "For the Sadducees say there is no resurrection, \u24d2 and neither angel nor spirit, but the Pharisees affirm them all.", "comment": "\u24d2 Mt 22:23; Mk 12:18; Lk 20:27"}, {"pk": 4055545, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 23, "verse": 9, "text": "The shouting grew loud, and some of the scribes of the Pharisees\u2019 \u24d3 party got up and argued vehemently: \u201cWe find nothing evil in this man. \u24d4 What if a spirit or an angel has spoken to him?\u201d [2] \u24d5", "comment": "[2] Other mss add Let us not fight God.
\u24d4 Ac 23:29; 25:25; 26:31
\u24d5 Jn 12:29; Ac 22:7,17-18
\u24d3 Mk 2:16; Lk 5:30"}, {"pk": 4055546, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 23, "verse": 10, "text": "When the dispute became violent, the commander feared that Paul might be torn apart by them and ordered the troops to go down, take him away from them, and bring him into the barracks. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Ac 21:34; 23:16,32"}, {"pk": 4055547, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 23, "verse": 11, "text": "The following night, the Lord stood by him and said, \u201cHave courage! For as you have testified about me in Jerusalem, so it is necessary for you to testify in Rome.\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Ac 18:9; 19:21; 27:23"}, {"pk": 4055548, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 23, "verse": 12, "text": "When it was morning, the Jews formed a conspiracy and bound themselves under a curse not to eat or drink until they had killed Paul. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Ac 23:14,21,30; 25:3"}, {"pk": 4055549, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 23, "verse": 13, "text": "There were more than forty who had formed this plot."}, {"pk": 4055550, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 23, "verse": 14, "text": "These men went to the chief priests and elders and said, \u201cWe have bound ourselves under a solemn curse that we won\u2019t eat anything until we have killed Paul."}, {"pk": 4055551, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 23, "verse": 15, "text": "So now you, along with the Sanhedrin, make a request to the commander that he bring him down to you [3] as if you were going to investigate his case more thoroughly. But, before he gets near, we are ready to kill him.\u201d \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Ac 22:30; 23:1
[3] Other mss add tomorrow"}, {"pk": 4055552, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 23, "verse": 16, "text": "But the son of Paul\u2019s sister, hearing about their ambush, came and entered the barracks and reported it to Paul."}, {"pk": 4055553, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 23, "verse": 17, "text": "Paul called one of the centurions and said, \u201cTake this young man to the commander, because he has something to report to him.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4055554, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 23, "verse": 18, "text": "So he took him, brought him to the commander, and said, \u201cThe prisoner Paul called me and asked me to bring this young man to you, because he has something to tell you.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4055555, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 23, "verse": 19, "text": "The commander took him by the hand, led him aside, and inquired privately, \u201cWhat is it you have to report to me?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4055556, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 23, "verse": 20, "text": "\u201cThe Jews,\u201d he said, \u201chave agreed to ask you to bring Paul down to the Sanhedrin tomorrow, as though they are going to hold a somewhat more careful inquiry about him."}, {"pk": 4055557, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 23, "verse": 21, "text": "Don\u2019t let them persuade you, because there are more than forty of them lying in ambush\u2009\u2014\u2009men who have bound themselves under a curse not to eat or drink until they have killed him. Now they are ready, waiting for your consent.\u201d \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Lk 11:54; Ac 23:12,14"}, {"pk": 4055558, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 23, "verse": 22, "text": "So the commander dismissed the young man and instructed him, \u201cDon\u2019t tell anyone that you have informed me about this.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4055559, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 23, "verse": 23, "text": "He summoned two of his centurions and said, \u201cGet two hundred soldiers ready with seventy cavalry and two hundred spearmen to go to Caesarea at nine tonight. [4] \u24db", "comment": "[4] Lit at the third hour tonight
\u24db Ac 8:40; 23:33"}, {"pk": 4055560, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 23, "verse": 24, "text": "Also provide mounts for Paul to ride and bring him safely to Felix the governor.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4055561, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 23, "verse": 25, "text": "He wrote the following letter: [5]", "comment": "[5] Or He wrote a letter to this effect:"}, {"pk": 4055562, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 23, "verse": 26, "text": "Claudius Lysias, To the most excellent governor Felix: Greetings. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Lk 1:3; Ac 15:23; 24:3; 26:25"}, {"pk": 4055563, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 23, "verse": 27, "text": "When this man had been seized by the Jews and was about to be killed by them, I arrived with my troops and rescued him because I learned that he is a Roman citizen. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Ac 21:32-33; 22:25-29"}, {"pk": 4055564, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 23, "verse": 28, "text": "Wanting to know the charge they were accusing him of, I brought him down before their Sanhedrin."}, {"pk": 4055565, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 23, "verse": 29, "text": "I found out that the accusations were concerning questions of their law, \u24d0 and that there was no charge that merited death or imprisonment. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d0 Ac 18:15; 25:19
\u24d1 Ac 25:25; 26:31"}, {"pk": 4055566, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 23, "verse": 30, "text": "When I was informed that there was a plot against the man, [6] \u24d2 I sent him to you right away. I also ordered his accusers \u24d3 to state their case against him in your presence. [7]", "comment": "[7] Other mss add Farewell
[6] Other mss add by the Jews
\u24d2 Ac 9:24; 23:12,20
\u24d3 Ac 24:19; 25:16"}, {"pk": 4055567, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 23, "verse": 31, "text": "So the soldiers took Paul during the night and brought him to Antipatris as they were ordered."}, {"pk": 4055568, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 23, "verse": 32, "text": "The next day, they returned to the barracks, allowing the cavalry to go on with him."}, {"pk": 4055569, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 23, "verse": 33, "text": "When these men entered Caesarea and delivered the letter to the governor, they also presented Paul to him. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Ac 8:40; 23:23-24,26"}, {"pk": 4055570, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 23, "verse": 34, "text": "After he [8] read it, he asked what province he was from. When he learned he was from Cilicia, \u24d5", "comment": "[8] Other mss read the governor
\u24d5 Ac 6:9; 21:39; 25:1"}, {"pk": 4055571, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 23, "verse": 35, "text": "he said, \u201cI will give you a hearing whenever your accusers also get here.\u201d He ordered that he be kept under guard in Herod\u2019s palace. [9] \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Mt 27:27; Ac 24:27; 25:16
[9] Or headquarters"}, {"pk": 4055572, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 24, "verse": 1, "text": "Five days later Ananias \u24d7 the high priest came down with some elders and a lawyer named Tertullus. These men presented their case against Paul to the governor. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d7 Ac 23:2
\u24d8 Ac 21:27; 23:2,24,30"}, {"pk": 4055573, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 24, "verse": 2, "text": "When Paul was called in, Tertullus began to accuse him and said: \u201cWe enjoy great peace because of you, and reforms are taking place for the benefit of this nation because of your foresight."}, {"pk": 4055574, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 24, "verse": 3, "text": "We acknowledge this in every way and everywhere, most excellent \u24d9 Felix, with utmost gratitude.", "comment": "\u24d9 Lk 1:3; Ac 23:26; 26:25"}, {"pk": 4055575, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 24, "verse": 4, "text": "But, so that I will not burden you any further, I request that you would be kind enough to give us a brief hearing."}, {"pk": 4055576, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 24, "verse": 5, "text": "For we have found this man to be a plague, \u24da an agitator \u24db among all the Jews throughout the Roman world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24db Ac 21:28; 26:5; 28:22
\u24da Ac 16:20; 17:6
\u24dc Mt 2:23; 26:71; Mk 1:24; 10:47; 16:6; Lk 18:37; 24:19; Jn 19:19; Ac 2:22; 3:6; 4:10; 6:14; 22:8"}, {"pk": 4055577, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 24, "verse": 6, "text": "He even tried to desecrate the temple, and so we apprehended him. [1] By examining him yourself you will be able to discern the truth about these charges we are bringing against him.\u201d", "comment": "[1] Some mss include vv. 6b-8a: and wanted to judge him according to our law.7But Lysias the commander came and took him from our hands with great force,8commanding his accusers to come to you."}, {"pk": 4055578, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 24, "verse": 9, "text": "The Jews also joined in the attack, alleging that these things were true."}, {"pk": 4055579, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 24, "verse": 10, "text": "When the governor motioned for him to speak, Paul replied: \u201cBecause I know you have been a judge of this nation for many years, I am glad to offer my defense in what concerns me. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Ac 23:24; 1Th 2:16"}, {"pk": 4055580, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 24, "verse": 11, "text": "You can verify for yourself that it is no more than twelve days since I went up to worship in Jerusalem. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Ac 21:27; 24:1"}, {"pk": 4055581, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 24, "verse": 12, "text": "They didn\u2019t find me arguing with anyone or causing a disturbance among the crowd, either in the temple or in the synagogues or anywhere in the city. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Ac 25:8; 28:17"}, {"pk": 4055582, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 24, "verse": 13, "text": "Neither can they prove the charges they are now making against me."}, {"pk": 4055583, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 24, "verse": 14, "text": "But I admit this to you: I worship the God of my ancestors according to the Way, \u24d2 which they call a sect, believing everything that is in accordance with the law and written in the prophets. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Ac 3:13; 26:22; 28:23
\u24d2 Ac 9:2; 22:4; 24:22"}, {"pk": 4055584, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 24, "verse": 15, "text": "I have a hope in God, which these men themselves also accept, that there will be a resurrection, [2] \u24d4 both of the righteous and the unrighteous. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Dn 12:2; Jn 5:28-29
[2] Other mss add of the dead
\u24d4 Ac 23:6; 28:20"}, {"pk": 4055585, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 24, "verse": 16, "text": "I always strive to have a clear conscience \u24d6 toward God and men.", "comment": "\u24d6 Ac 23:1; 1Co 4:4; 1Tm 3:9; 2Tm 1:5; Heb 13:18; 1Pt 3:16"}, {"pk": 4055586, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 24, "verse": 17, "text": "After many years, I came to bring charitable gifts and offerings to my people. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Ac 11:29; Rm 15:25-28; 1Co 16:1-3; 2Co 8:1-4; Gl 2:10"}, {"pk": 4055587, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 24, "verse": 18, "text": "While I was doing this, some Jews from Asia found me ritually purified in the temple, without a crowd and without any uproar. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Ac 21:26-27; 26:21"}, {"pk": 4055588, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 24, "verse": 19, "text": "It is they who ought to be here before you to bring charges, if they have anything against me."}, {"pk": 4055589, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 24, "verse": 20, "text": "Or let these men here state what wrongdoing they found in me when I stood before the Sanhedrin,"}, {"pk": 4055590, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 24, "verse": 21, "text": "other than this one statement I shouted while standing among them, \u2018Today I am on trial before you concerning the resurrection of the dead.\u2019\u201d"}, {"pk": 4055591, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 24, "verse": 22, "text": "Since Felix was well informed about the Way, \u24d9 he adjourned the hearing, saying, \u201cWhen Lysias the commander comes down, I will decide your case.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d9 Ac 9:2; 22:4; 24:14"}, {"pk": 4055592, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 24, "verse": 23, "text": "He ordered that the centurion keep Paul under guard, though he could have some freedom, and that he should not prevent any of his friends from meeting [3] his needs. \u24da", "comment": "[3] Other mss add or visiting
\u24da Ac 23:35; 27:3; 28:16"}, {"pk": 4055593, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 24, "verse": 24, "text": "Several days later, when Felix came with his wife Drusilla, who was Jewish, he sent for Paul and listened to him on the subject of faith in Christ Jesus."}, {"pk": 4055594, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 24, "verse": 25, "text": "Now as he spoke about righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come, \u24db Felix became afraid and replied, \u201cLeave for now, but when I have an opportunity I\u2019ll call for you.\u201d", "comment": "\u24db Gl 5:23; Ti 2:12; 2Pt 1:6"}, {"pk": 4055595, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 24, "verse": 26, "text": "At the same time he was also hoping that Paul would offer him money. [4] So he sent for him quite often and conversed with him.", "comment": "[4] Other mss add so that he might release him"}, {"pk": 4055596, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 24, "verse": 27, "text": "After two years had passed, Porcius Festus \u24dc succeeded Felix, and because Felix wanted to do the Jews a favor, \u24dd he left Paul in prison. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dc Ac 25:1,4,9; 26:24
\u24d0 Ac 23:35; 25:14
\u24dd Ac 12:3; 25:9"}, {"pk": 4055597, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 25, "verse": 1, "text": "Three days after Festus arrived in the province, he went up to Jerusalem from Caesarea. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Ac 8:40; 23:34"}, {"pk": 4055598, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 25, "verse": 2, "text": "The chief priests and the leaders of the Jews presented their case against Paul to him; and they appealed, \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Ac 24:1; 25:15"}, {"pk": 4055599, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 25, "verse": 3, "text": "asking for a favor against Paul, that Festus summon him to Jerusalem. They were, in fact, preparing an ambush along the road to kill him."}, {"pk": 4055600, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 25, "verse": 4, "text": "Festus, however, answered that Paul should be kept at Caesarea, and that he himself was about to go there shortly. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Ac 9:24; 24:23"}, {"pk": 4055601, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 25, "verse": 5, "text": "\u201cTherefore,\u201d he said, \u201clet those of you who have authority go down with me and accuse him, if he has done anything wrong.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4055602, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 25, "verse": 6, "text": "When he had spent not more than eight or ten days among them, he went down to Caesarea. The next day, seated at the tribunal, he commanded Paul to be brought in. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Mt 27:19; Ac 25:10,17"}, {"pk": 4055603, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 25, "verse": 7, "text": "When he arrived, the Jews who had come down from Jerusalem stood around him and brought many serious charges that they were not able to prove. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Mk 15:3; Lk 23:2,10; Ac 24:5,13"}, {"pk": 4055604, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 25, "verse": 8, "text": "Then Paul made his defense: \u201cNeither against the Jewish law, \u24d6 nor against the temple, nor against Caesar have I sinned in any way.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d6 Ac 6:13; 24:12; 28:17"}, {"pk": 4055605, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 25, "verse": 9, "text": "But Festus, wanting to do the Jews a favor, \u24d7 replied to Paul, \u201cAre you willing to go up to Jerusalem to be tried before me there on these charges?\u201d", "comment": "\u24d7 Ac 24:27; 25:20"}, {"pk": 4055606, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 25, "verse": 10, "text": "Paul replied: \u201cI am standing at Caesar\u2019s tribunal, where I ought to be tried. I have done no wrong to the Jews, as even you yourself know very well."}, {"pk": 4055607, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 25, "verse": 11, "text": "If then I did anything wrong and am deserving of death, I am not trying to escape death; but if there is nothing to what these men accuse me of, no one can give me up to them. I appeal to Caesar!\u201d \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Ac 25:21,25; 26:32; 28:19"}, {"pk": 4055608, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 25, "verse": 12, "text": "Then after Festus conferred with his council, he replied, \u201cYou have appealed to Caesar; to Caesar you will go.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4055609, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 25, "verse": 13, "text": "Several days later, King Agrippa and Bernice arrived in Caesarea and paid a courtesy call on Festus."}, {"pk": 4055610, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 25, "verse": 14, "text": "Since they were staying there several days, Festus presented Paul\u2019s case to the king, saying, \u201cThere\u2019s a man who was left as a prisoner by Felix."}, {"pk": 4055611, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 25, "verse": 15, "text": "When I was in Jerusalem, the chief priests and the elders of the Jews presented their case and asked that he be condemned. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Ac 24:27; 25:2"}, {"pk": 4055612, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 25, "verse": 16, "text": "I answered them that it is not the Roman custom to give someone up [1] before the accused faces the accusers and has an opportunity for a defense against the charges. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Ac 23:30; 24:4-5
[1] Other mss add to destruction"}, {"pk": 4055613, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 25, "verse": 17, "text": "So when they had assembled here, I did not delay. The next day I took my seat at the tribunal and ordered the man to be brought in."}, {"pk": 4055614, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 25, "verse": 18, "text": "The accusers stood up but brought no charge against him of the evils I was expecting."}, {"pk": 4055615, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 25, "verse": 19, "text": "Instead they had some disagreements \u24db with him about their own religion and about a certain Jesus, a dead man Paul claimed to be alive.", "comment": "\u24db Ac 18:15; 23:29"}, {"pk": 4055616, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 25, "verse": 20, "text": "Since I was at a loss in a dispute over such things, I asked him if he wanted to go to Jerusalem and be tried there regarding these matters."}, {"pk": 4055617, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 25, "verse": 21, "text": "But when Paul appealed to be held for trial by the Emperor, [2] I ordered him to be kept in custody until I could send him to Caesar.\u201d", "comment": "[2] Lit his majesty, also in v. 25"}, {"pk": 4055618, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 25, "verse": 22, "text": "Agrippa said to Festus, \u201cI would like to hear the man myself.\u201d \u201cTomorrow you will hear him,\u201d he replied. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Ac 9:15; 25:9,11"}, {"pk": 4055619, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 25, "verse": 23, "text": "So the next day, Agrippa and Bernice \u24dd came with great pomp and entered the auditorium with the military commanders and prominent men of the city. When Festus gave the command, Paul was brought in.", "comment": "\u24dd Ac 25:13; 26:30"}, {"pk": 4055620, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 25, "verse": 24, "text": "Then Festus said: \u201cKing Agrippa and all men present with us, you see this man. The whole Jewish community has appealed to me concerning him, both in Jerusalem and here, shouting that he should not live any longer. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Ac 22:22; 25:2,7"}, {"pk": 4055621, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 25, "verse": 25, "text": "I found that he had not done anything deserving of death, but when he himself appealed to the Emperor, I decided to send him. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Ac 23:29; 25:11-12"}, {"pk": 4055622, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 25, "verse": 26, "text": "I have nothing definite to write to my lord about him. Therefore, I have brought him before all of you, and especially before you, King Agrippa, so that after this examination is over, I may have something to write."}, {"pk": 4055623, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 25, "verse": 27, "text": "For it seems unreasonable to me to send a prisoner without indicating the charges against him.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4055624, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 26, "verse": 1, "text": "Agrippa said to Paul, \u201cYou have permission to speak for yourself.\u201d Then Paul stretched out his hand and began his defense:"}, {"pk": 4055625, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 26, "verse": 2, "text": "\u201cI consider myself fortunate, that it is before you, King Agrippa, I am to make my defense today against all the accusations of the Jews,"}, {"pk": 4055626, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 26, "verse": 3, "text": "especially since you are very knowledgeable about all the Jewish customs and controversies. Therefore I beg you to listen to me patiently."}, {"pk": 4055627, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 26, "verse": 4, "text": "\u201cAll the Jews know my way of life from my youth, which was spent from the beginning among my own people and in Jerusalem. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Ac 6:14; 25:19; Gl 1:13"}, {"pk": 4055628, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 26, "verse": 5, "text": "They have known me for a long time, if they are willing to testify, that according to the strictest sect of our religion I lived as a Pharisee. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Ac 22:3; 23:6; Php 3:5"}, {"pk": 4055629, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 26, "verse": 6, "text": "And now I stand on trial because of the hope \u24d4 in what God promised \u24d5 to our ancestors,", "comment": "\u24d5 Ac 13:32; Rm 15:8
\u24d4 Ac 24:15; 28:20"}, {"pk": 4055630, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 26, "verse": 7, "text": "the promise our twelve tribes hope to reach as they earnestly serve him night and day. King Agrippa, I am being accused by the Jews because of this hope. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Php 3:11; 1Th 3:10; 1Tm 5:5; Jms 1:1"}, {"pk": 4055631, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 26, "verse": 8, "text": "Why do any of you consider it incredible that God raises the dead?"}, {"pk": 4055632, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 26, "verse": 9, "text": "In fact, I myself was convinced that it was necessary to do many things in opposition to the name of Jesus of Nazareth. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Jn 16:2; 1Tm 1:13"}, {"pk": 4055633, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 26, "verse": 10, "text": "I actually did this in Jerusalem, and I locked up many of the saints in prison, since I had received authority for that from the chief priests. When they were put to death, I was in agreement against them. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Ac 8:3; 9:13-14,21; 22:5,20"}, {"pk": 4055634, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 26, "verse": 11, "text": "In all the synagogues I often punished them and tried to make them blaspheme. \u24d9 Since I was terribly enraged at them, I pursued them even to foreign cities.", "comment": "\u24d9 Ac 25:21,25; 26:32; 28:19"}, {"pk": 4055635, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 26, "verse": 12, "text": "\u201cI was traveling to Damascus under \u24da these circumstances with authority and a commission from the chief priests.", "comment": "\u24da Ac 9:3-8; 22:6-11"}, {"pk": 4055636, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 26, "verse": 13, "text": "King Agrippa, while on the road at midday, I saw a light from heaven brighter than the sun, shining around me and those traveling with me."}, {"pk": 4055637, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 26, "verse": 14, "text": "We all fell to the ground, and I heard a voice speaking to me in Aramaic, [1]\u2018Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me? It is hard for you to kick against the goads.\u2019 \u24db", "comment": "[1] Or Hebrew
\u24db Ac 9:7; 21:40"}, {"pk": 4055638, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 26, "verse": 15, "text": "\u201cI asked, \u2018Who are you, Lord?\u2019 \u201cAnd the Lord replied: \u2018I am Jesus, the one you are persecuting."}, {"pk": 4055639, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 26, "verse": 16, "text": "But get up and stand on your feet. For I have appeared to you for this purpose, to appoint you as a servant and a witness of what you have seen and will see of me. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Ezk 2:1; Dn 10:11; Ac 22:14-15"}, {"pk": 4055640, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 26, "verse": 17, "text": "I will rescue you from your people and from the Gentiles. I am sending you to them \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd 1Ch 16:35; Jr 1:8,19; Ac 9:15"}, {"pk": 4055641, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 26, "verse": 18, "text": "to open their eyes \u24d0so that they may turn [2]from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a share among those who are sanctified by faith in me.\u2019 \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d0 Is 35:5; 42:7
\u24d1 Ac 20:32; Eph 5:8; Col 1:13; 1Pt 2:9
[2] Or to turn them"}, {"pk": 4055642, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 26, "verse": 19, "text": "\u201cSo then, King Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision."}, {"pk": 4055643, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 26, "verse": 20, "text": "Instead, I preached to those in Damascus first, and to those in Jerusalem and in all the region of Judea, and to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, and do works worthy of repentance. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Mt 3:8; Lk 3:8; Ac 9:19-20,22,26-29; 13:46; 22:17-20"}, {"pk": 4055644, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 26, "verse": 21, "text": "For this reason the Jews seized me in the temple and were trying to kill me."}, {"pk": 4055645, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 26, "verse": 22, "text": "To this very day, I have had help from God, and I stand and testify to both small and great, saying nothing other than what the prophets and Moses said would take place \u24d3 \u2009\u2014\u2009", "comment": "\u24d3 Lk 24:27; Ac 10:43; 24:14"}, {"pk": 4055646, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 26, "verse": 23, "text": "that the Messiah must suffer, and that, as the first to rise from the dead, he would proclaim light to our people and to the Gentiles.\u201d \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Lk 24:26; 1Co 15:20,23; Col 1:18; Rv 1:5"}, {"pk": 4055647, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 26, "verse": 24, "text": "As he was saying these things in his defense, Festus exclaimed in a loud voice, \u201cYou\u2019re out of your mind, \u24d5 Paul! Too much study is driving you mad.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d5 2Kg 9:11; Jn 10:20; 1Co 1:23; 2:14; 4:10"}, {"pk": 4055648, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 26, "verse": 25, "text": "But Paul replied, \u201cI\u2019m not out of my mind, most excellent Festus. On the contrary, I\u2019m speaking words of truth and good judgment. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Ac 23:26; 24:3"}, {"pk": 4055649, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 26, "verse": 26, "text": "For the king knows about these matters, and I can speak boldly to him. For I am convinced that none of these things has escaped his notice, since this was not done in a corner."}, {"pk": 4055650, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 26, "verse": 27, "text": "King Agrippa, do you believe the prophets? I know you believe.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4055651, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 26, "verse": 28, "text": "Agrippa said to Paul, \u201cAre you going to persuade me to become a Christian so easily?\u201d [3]", "comment": "[3] Or so quickly"}, {"pk": 4055652, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 26, "verse": 29, "text": "\u201cI wish before God,\u201d replied Paul, \u201cthat whether easily or with difficulty, [4] not only you but all who listen to me today might become as I am\u2009\u2014\u2009except for these chains.\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "[4] Or whether a short time or long
\u24d7 Ac 11:26; 21:33; 1Co 7:7"}, {"pk": 4055653, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 26, "verse": 30, "text": "The king, the governor, Bernice, and those sitting with them got up,"}, {"pk": 4055654, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 26, "verse": 31, "text": "and when they had left they talked with each other and said, \u201cThis man is not doing anything to deserve death or imprisonment.\u201d \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Ac 23:9,29; 25:23"}, {"pk": 4055655, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 26, "verse": 32, "text": "Agrippa said to Festus, \u201cThis man could have been released if he had not appealed to Caesar.\u201d \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Ac 25:11; 28:18"}, {"pk": 4055656, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 27, "verse": 1, "text": "When it was decided that we were to sail to Italy, they handed over Paul and some other prisoners to a centurion named Julius, of the Imperial Regiment. [1] \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Ac 10:1; 16:10; 25:12,25
[1] Or Augustan Cohort"}, {"pk": 4055657, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 27, "verse": 2, "text": "When we had boarded a ship of Adramyttium, we put to sea, intending to sail to ports along the coast of Asia. Aristarchus, a Macedonian of Thessalonica, was with us. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Ac 17:1; 19:29; 20:4; Col 4:10; Phm 24"}, {"pk": 4055658, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 27, "verse": 3, "text": "The next day we put in at Sidon, and Julius treated Paul kindly and allowed him to go to his friends to receive their care. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Ac 24:23; 27:43; 28:16"}, {"pk": 4055659, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 27, "verse": 4, "text": "When we had put out to sea from there, we sailed along the northern coast [2] of Cyprus because the winds were against us.", "comment": "[2] Lit sailed under the lee, also in v. 7"}, {"pk": 4055660, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 27, "verse": 5, "text": "After sailing through the open sea off Cilicia and Pamphylia, we reached Myra in Lycia. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Ac 6:9; 13:13"}, {"pk": 4055661, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 27, "verse": 6, "text": "There the centurion found an Alexandrian ship sailing for Italy and put us on board."}, {"pk": 4055662, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 27, "verse": 7, "text": "Sailing slowly for many days, with difficulty we arrived off Cnidus. Since the wind did not allow us to approach it, we sailed along the south side of Crete off Salmone."}, {"pk": 4055663, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 27, "verse": 8, "text": "With still more difficulty we sailed along the coast and came to a place called Fair Havens near the city of Lasea."}, {"pk": 4055664, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 27, "verse": 9, "text": "By now much time had passed, and the voyage was already dangerous. Since the Day of Atonement [3] \u24d0 was already over, Paul gave his advice", "comment": "\u24d0 Lv 16:29-31; 23:27-29; Nm 29:7
[3] Lit the Fast"}, {"pk": 4055665, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 27, "verse": 10, "text": "and told them, \u201cMen, I can see that this voyage is headed toward disaster and heavy loss, not only of the cargo and the ship but also of our lives.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4055666, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 27, "verse": 11, "text": "But the centurion paid attention to the captain and the owner of the ship rather than to what Paul said. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Ac 27:21; Rv 18:17"}, {"pk": 4055667, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 27, "verse": 12, "text": "Since the harbor was unsuitable to winter in, the majority decided to set sail from there, hoping somehow to reach Phoenix, a harbor on Crete \u24d2 facing the southwest and northwest, and to winter there.", "comment": "\u24d2 Ac 2:11; Ti 1:5"}, {"pk": 4055668, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 27, "verse": 13, "text": "When a gentle south wind sprang up, they thought they had achieved their purpose. They weighed anchor and sailed along the shore of Crete."}, {"pk": 4055669, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 27, "verse": 14, "text": "But before long, a fierce wind called the \u201cnortheaster\u201d rushed down from the island."}, {"pk": 4055670, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 27, "verse": 15, "text": "Since the ship was caught and unable to head into the wind, we gave way to it and were driven along."}, {"pk": 4055671, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 27, "verse": 16, "text": "After running under the shelter of a little island called Cauda, [4] we were barely able to get control of the skiff.", "comment": "[4] Or Clauda"}, {"pk": 4055672, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 27, "verse": 17, "text": "After hoisting it up, they used ropes and tackle and girded the ship. Fearing they would run aground on the Syrtis, they lowered the drift-anchor, and in this way they were driven along."}, {"pk": 4055673, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 27, "verse": 18, "text": "Because we were being severely battered by the storm, they began to jettison the cargo the next day. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Jnh 1:5; Ac 27:38"}, {"pk": 4055674, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 27, "verse": 19, "text": "On the third day, they threw the ship\u2019s tackle overboard with their own hands."}, {"pk": 4055675, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 27, "verse": 20, "text": "For many days neither sun nor stars appeared, and the severe storm kept raging. Finally all hope was fading that we would be saved."}, {"pk": 4055676, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 27, "verse": 21, "text": "Since they had been without food for a long time, Paul then stood up among them and said, \u201cYou men should have followed my advice not to sail from Crete and sustain this damage and loss."}, {"pk": 4055677, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 27, "verse": 22, "text": "Now I urge you to take courage, because there will be no loss of any of your lives, but only of the ship."}, {"pk": 4055678, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 27, "verse": 23, "text": "For last night an angel of the God I belong to and serve stood by me \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Dn 6:16; Ac 18:9; 23:11; Rm 1:9; 2Tm 4:17"}, {"pk": 4055679, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 27, "verse": 24, "text": "and said, \u2018Don\u2019t be afraid, Paul. It is necessary for you to appear before Caesar. And indeed, God has graciously given you all those who are sailing with you.\u2019"}, {"pk": 4055680, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 27, "verse": 25, "text": "So take courage, men, because I believe God that it will be just the way it was told to me. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Ac 27:22,36; Rm 4:20-21"}, {"pk": 4055681, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 27, "verse": 26, "text": "But we have to run aground on some island.\u201d \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Ac 27:17,29; 28:1"}, {"pk": 4055682, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 27, "verse": 27, "text": "When the fourteenth night came, we were drifting in the Adriatic Sea, and about midnight the sailors thought they were approaching land."}, {"pk": 4055683, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 27, "verse": 28, "text": "They took soundings and found it to be a hundred and twenty feet [5] deep; when they had sailed a little farther and sounded again, they found it to be ninety feet [6] deep.", "comment": "[6] Lit fifteen fathoms
[5] Lit twenty fathoms"}, {"pk": 4055684, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 27, "verse": 29, "text": "Then, fearing we might run aground on the rocks, they dropped four anchors from the stern and prayed for daylight to come."}, {"pk": 4055685, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 27, "verse": 30, "text": "Some sailors tried to escape from the ship; they had let down the skiff into the sea, pretending that they were going to put out anchors from the bow."}, {"pk": 4055686, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 27, "verse": 31, "text": "Paul said to the centurion and the soldiers, \u201cUnless these men stay in the ship, you cannot be saved.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4055687, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 27, "verse": 32, "text": "Then the soldiers cut the ropes holding the skiff and let it drop away."}, {"pk": 4055688, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 27, "verse": 33, "text": "When it was about daylight, Paul urged them all to take food, saying, \u201cToday is the fourteenth day that you have been waiting and going without food, having eaten nothing."}, {"pk": 4055689, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 27, "verse": 34, "text": "So I urge you to take some food. For this is for your survival, since none of you will lose a hair from your head.\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 1Kg 1:52; Mt 10:30; Lk 21:18"}, {"pk": 4055690, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 27, "verse": 35, "text": "After he said these things and had taken some bread, he gave thanks to God in the presence of all of them, and after he broke it, he began to eat. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Mt 14:19; 15:36"}, {"pk": 4055691, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 27, "verse": 36, "text": "They all were encouraged and took food themselves."}, {"pk": 4055692, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 27, "verse": 37, "text": "In all there were 276 of us on the ship. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Ac 2:41; 7:14; Rm 13:1; 1Pt 3:20"}, {"pk": 4055693, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 27, "verse": 38, "text": "When they had eaten enough, they began to lighten the ship by throwing the grain overboard into the sea."}, {"pk": 4055694, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 27, "verse": 39, "text": "When daylight came, they did not recognize the land but sighted a bay with a beach. They planned to run the ship ashore if they could. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Ac 27:18; 28:1"}, {"pk": 4055695, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 27, "verse": 40, "text": "After cutting loose the anchors, they left them in the sea, at the same time loosening the ropes that held the rudders. Then they hoisted the foresail to the wind and headed for the beach."}, {"pk": 4055696, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 27, "verse": 41, "text": "But they struck a sandbar and ran the ship aground. The bow jammed fast and remained immovable, while the stern began to break up by the pounding of the waves."}, {"pk": 4055697, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 27, "verse": 42, "text": "The soldiers\u2019 plan was to kill the prisoners so that no one could swim away and escape."}, {"pk": 4055698, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 27, "verse": 43, "text": "But the centurion kept them from carrying out their plan because he wanted to save Paul, and so he ordered those who could swim to jump overboard first and get to land."}, {"pk": 4055699, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 27, "verse": 44, "text": "The rest were to follow, some on planks and some on debris from the ship. In this way, everyone safely reached the shore. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Ac 12:19; 27:3,22; 2Co 11:25"}, {"pk": 4055700, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 28, "verse": 1, "text": "Once safely ashore, we \u24dc then learned that the island was called Malta. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dc Ac 16:10; 27:1
\u24dd Ac 27:26,39"}, {"pk": 4055701, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 28, "verse": 2, "text": "The local people \u24d0 showed us extraordinary kindness. They lit a fire and took us all in, since it was raining and cold.", "comment": "\u24d0 Rm 1:14; 1Co 14:11; Col 3:11"}, {"pk": 4055702, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 28, "verse": 3, "text": "As Paul gathered a bundle of brushwood and put it on the fire, a viper came out because of the heat and fastened itself on his hand."}, {"pk": 4055703, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 28, "verse": 4, "text": "When the local people saw the snake hanging from his hand, they said to one another, \u201cThis man, no doubt, is a murderer. Even though he has escaped the sea, Justice has not allowed him to live.\u201d \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Lk 13:2,4; Jn 9:2"}, {"pk": 4055704, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 28, "verse": 5, "text": "But he shook the snake off into the fire and suffered no harm. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Mk 16:18; Lk 10:19"}, {"pk": 4055705, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 28, "verse": 6, "text": "They expected that he would begin to swell up or suddenly drop dead. After they waited a long time and saw nothing unusual happen to him, they changed their minds and said he was a god. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Ac 8:10; 14:11"}, {"pk": 4055706, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 28, "verse": 7, "text": "Now in the area around that place was an estate belonging to the leading man of the island, named Publius, who welcomed us and entertained us hospitably for three days."}, {"pk": 4055707, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 28, "verse": 8, "text": "Publius\u2019s father was in bed suffering from fever and dysentery. Paul went to him, and praying and laying his hands on him, he healed him. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Ac 9:40; Jms 5:14-15"}, {"pk": 4055708, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 28, "verse": 9, "text": "After this, the rest of those on the island who had diseases also came and were healed."}, {"pk": 4055709, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 28, "verse": 10, "text": "So they heaped many honors on us, and when we sailed, they gave us what we needed."}, {"pk": 4055710, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 28, "verse": 11, "text": "After three months we set sail in an Alexandrian ship that had wintered at the island, with the Twin Gods [1] as its figurehead.", "comment": "[1] Gk Dioscuri, twin sons of Zeus, Castor and Pollux"}, {"pk": 4055711, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 28, "verse": 12, "text": "Putting in at Syracuse, we stayed three days."}, {"pk": 4055712, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 28, "verse": 13, "text": "From there, after making a circuit along the coast, [2] we reached Rhegium. After one day a south wind sprang up, and the second day we came to Puteoli.", "comment": "[2] Other mss read From there, casting off,"}, {"pk": 4055713, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 28, "verse": 14, "text": "There we found brothers and sisters \u24d5 and were invited to stay a week with them. And so we came to Rome.", "comment": "\u24d5 Jn 21:23; Ac 1:16"}, {"pk": 4055714, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 28, "verse": 15, "text": "Now the brothers and sisters from there had heard the news about us and had come to meet us as far as the Forum of Appius and the Three Taverns. When Paul saw them, he thanked God and took courage."}, {"pk": 4055715, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 28, "verse": 16, "text": "When we entered Rome, [3] Paul was allowed to live by himself with the soldier who guarded him. \u24d6", "comment": "[3] Other mss add the centurion turned the prisoners over to the military commander; but
\u24d6 Ac 24:23; 27:3"}, {"pk": 4055716, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 28, "verse": 17, "text": "After three days he called together the leaders of the Jews. When they had gathered he said to them: \u201cBrothers, although I have done nothing against our people or the customs of our ancestors, I was delivered as a prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Ac 6:14; 25:8"}, {"pk": 4055717, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 28, "verse": 18, "text": "After they examined me, they wanted to release me, since there was no reason for the death penalty in my case. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Ac 22:24; 23:29; 26:31"}, {"pk": 4055718, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 28, "verse": 19, "text": "Because the Jews objected, I was compelled to appeal to Caesar; \u24d9 even though I had no charge to bring against my people.", "comment": "\u24d9 Ac 25:11; 26:32"}, {"pk": 4055719, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 28, "verse": 20, "text": "For this reason I\u2019ve asked to see you and speak to you. In fact, it is for the hope of Israel that I\u2019m wearing this chain.\u201d \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Ac 21:33; 26:6-7,29; Eph 6:20; 2Tm 1:16"}, {"pk": 4055720, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 28, "verse": 21, "text": "Then they said to him, \u201cWe haven\u2019t received any letters about you from Judea. None of the brothers has come and reported or spoken anything evil about you."}, {"pk": 4055721, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 28, "verse": 22, "text": "But we want to hear what your views are, since we know that people everywhere are speaking against this sect.\u201d \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Lk 2:34; Ac 24:5; 1Pt 2:12; 4:14"}, {"pk": 4055722, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 28, "verse": 23, "text": "After arranging a day with him, many came to him at his lodging. From dawn to dusk he expounded and testified about the kingdom of God. He tried to persuade them about Jesus from both the Law of Moses and the Prophets. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Ac 8:35; 17:3; 19:8; 26:22; Phm 22"}, {"pk": 4055723, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 28, "verse": 24, "text": "Some were persuaded by what he said, but others did not believe. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Ac 14:4; 19:9"}, {"pk": 4055724, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 28, "verse": 25, "text": "Disagreeing among themselves, they began to leave after Paul made one statement: [4] \u201cThe Holy Spirit was right in saying to your [5] ancestors through the prophet Isaiah", "comment": "[5] Other mss read our
[4] Or after they began to leave, Paul made one statement"}, {"pk": 4055725, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 28, "verse": 26, "text": "when he said, Go to these people and say:
You will always be listening,
but never understanding;
and you will always be looking,
but never perceiving.
", "comment": "[6] Is 6:9-10"}, {"pk": 4055726, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 28, "verse": 27, "text": " For the hearts of these people
have grown callous,
their ears are hard of hearing,
and they have shut their eyes;
otherwise they might see with their eyes
and hear with their ears,
understand with their heart
and turn,
and I would heal them. [6] \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 119:70; Is 6:9-10; Mt 13:14-15; Mk 4:12; Lk 8:10; Jn 12:40; Rm 11:8"}, {"pk": 4055727, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 28, "verse": 28, "text": "Therefore, let it be known to you that this salvation of God has been sent to the Gentiles; they will listen.\u201d\u2009 [7]", "comment": "[7] Some mss include v. 29: After he said these things, the Jews departed, while engaging in a vigorous debate among themselves."}, {"pk": 4055728, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 28, "verse": 30, "text": "Paul stayed two whole years in his own rented house. And he welcomed all who visited him,"}, {"pk": 4055729, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 44, "chapter": 28, "verse": 31, "text": "proclaiming the kingdom of God \u24d1 and teaching about the Lord Jesus Christ with all boldness \u24d2 and without hindrance.", "comment": "\u24d2 Ac 4:29,31; 2Tm 2:9
\u24d1 Mt 4:23; Ac 20:25; 28:23"}, {"pk": 4055730, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 1, "verse": 1, "text": "Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called as an apostle [1] \u24d3 and set apart \u24d4 for the gospel of God \u24d5 \u2009\u2014\u2009", "comment": "\u24d5 Mk 1:14
[1] Or Jesus, a called apostle
\u24d3 1Co 1:1; 9:1; 2Co 1:1
\u24d4 Ac 9:15; 13:2; Gl 1:15"}, {"pk": 4055731, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 1, "verse": 2, "text": "which he promised beforehand \u24d6 through his prophets \u24d7 in the Holy Scriptures\u2009\u2014\u2009", "comment": "\u24d7 Lk 1:70; Rm 3:21; 16:26
\u24d6 Ti 1:2"}, {"pk": 4055732, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 1, "verse": 3, "text": "concerning his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who was a descendant of David [2] \u24d8 according to the flesh \u24d9", "comment": "[2] Lit was of the seed of David
\u24d9 Jn 1:14; Rm 4:1; 9:3,5; 1Co 10:18
\u24d8 Mt 1:1"}, {"pk": 4055733, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 1, "verse": 4, "text": "and was appointed to be the powerful \u24da Son of God \u24db according to the Spirit of holiness [3] by the resurrection of the dead.", "comment": "\u24db Mt 4:3
\u24da Ac 10:38; 13:33; 17:31; 26:23
[3] Or the spirit of holiness, or the Holy Spirit"}, {"pk": 4055734, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 1, "verse": 5, "text": "Through him we have received grace and apostleship \u24dc to bring about [4] the obedience \u24dd of faith for the sake of his name among all the Gentiles, [5] \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Ac 9:15
\u24dc Ac 1:25; Gl 1:16
[4] Or him for; lit him into
\u24dd Ac 6:7; Rm 16:26
[5] Or nations, also in v. 13"}, {"pk": 4055735, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 1, "verse": 6, "text": "including you who are also called by Jesus Christ. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Jd 1; Rv 17:14"}, {"pk": 4055736, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 1, "verse": 7, "text": "To all who are in Rome, loved by God, \u24d2 called \u24d3 as saints. \u24d4 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.", "comment": "\u24d4 1Co 1:2-4
\u24d2 Rm 5:5; 8:39; 1Th 1:4
\u24d3 Rm 8:28; 1Co 1:24"}, {"pk": 4055737, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 1, "verse": 8, "text": "First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you because the news of your faith [6] is being reported in all the world. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Rm 16:19
[6] Or because your faith"}, {"pk": 4055738, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 1, "verse": 9, "text": "God is my witness, \u24d6 whom I serve with my spirit \u24d7 in telling the good news about his Son\u2009\u2014\u2009that I constantly mention you, \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Eph 1:16; Php 1:3-5; 1Th 1:2; 2Tm 1:3; Phm 4
\u24d6 Rm 9:1; 2Co 1:23; 11:31; Php 1:8; 1Th 2:5,10
\u24d7 2Tm 1:3"}, {"pk": 4055739, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 1, "verse": 10, "text": "always asking in my prayers that if it is somehow in God\u2019s will, I may now at last succeed in coming to you. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Ac 18:21; Rm 15:32"}, {"pk": 4055740, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 1, "verse": 11, "text": "For I want very much to see you, \u24da so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you,", "comment": "\u24da Ac 19:21; Rm 15:23"}, {"pk": 4055741, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 1, "verse": 12, "text": "that is, to be mutually encouraged by each other\u2019s faith, both yours and mine."}, {"pk": 4055742, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 1, "verse": 13, "text": "Now I don\u2019t want you to be unaware, \u24db brothers and sisters, that I often planned to come to you (but was prevented until now \u24dc) in order that I might have a fruitful ministry [7] among you, \u24dd just as I have had among the rest of the Gentiles.", "comment": "\u24dd Jn 4:36; Rm 15:16; Php 1:22; Col 1:6
\u24db 1Co 10:1; 11:3
\u24dc Ac 19:21
[7] Lit have some fruit"}, {"pk": 4055743, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 1, "verse": 14, "text": "I am obligated both to Greeks and barbarians, [8] \u24d0 both to the wise and the foolish.", "comment": "[8] Or non-Greeks
\u24d0 Ac 28:2"}, {"pk": 4055744, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 1, "verse": 15, "text": "So I am eager to preach the gospel \u24d1 to you also who are in Rome.", "comment": "\u24d1 Rm 15:20; 1Co 9:16"}, {"pk": 4055745, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 1, "verse": 16, "text": "For I am not ashamed of the gospel, [9] \u24d2 because it is the power of God for salvation \u24d3 to everyone who believes, first to the Jew, \u24d4 and also to the Greek. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d3 1Co 1:18,24
[9] Other mss add of Christ
\u24d2 2Tm 1:8,12,16
\u24d4 Ac 3:26; Rm 2:9
\u24d5 Jn 7:35"}, {"pk": 4055746, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 1, "verse": 17, "text": "For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith, [10] \u24d6 just as it is written: The righteous will live by faith. [11] [12] \u24d7", "comment": "[12] Hab 2:4
[10] Or revealed out of faith into faith
\u24d6 Rm 3:21; 9:30; Php 3:9
\u24d7 Hab 2:4; Gl 3:11; Heb 10:38
[11] Or The one who is righteous by faith will live"}, {"pk": 4055747, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 1, "verse": 18, "text": "For God\u2019s wrath \u24d8 is revealed from heaven against all godlessness and unrighteousness of people who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth, \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 2Th 2:6-10
\u24d8 Rm 5:9; Eph 5:6; Col 3:6"}, {"pk": 4055748, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 1, "verse": 19, "text": "since what can be known [13] about God is evident among them, \u24da because God has shown it to them.", "comment": "[13] Or what is known
\u24da Ac 14:17; 17:24-27"}, {"pk": 4055749, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 1, "verse": 20, "text": "For his invisible attributes, that is, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen since the creation of the world, \u24db being understood through what he has made. \u24dc As a result, people are without excuse.", "comment": "\u24dc Jb 12:7-9; Ps 19:1-6; Jr 5:21-22
\u24db Mk 10:6"}, {"pk": 4055750, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 1, "verse": 21, "text": "For though they knew God, they did not glorify him as God or show gratitude. Instead, their thinking became worthless, and their senseless hearts were darkened. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd 2Kg 17:15; Jr 2:5; Eph 4:17-20"}, {"pk": 4055751, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 1, "verse": 22, "text": "Claiming to be wise, they became fools \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Jr 10:14; 1Co 1:20"}, {"pk": 4055752, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 1, "verse": 23, "text": "and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images resembling mortal man, birds, four-footed animals, and reptiles. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 106:20; Jr 2:11; Ac 17:29"}, {"pk": 4055753, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 1, "verse": 24, "text": "Therefore God delivered them over in the desires of their hearts \u24d2 to sexual impurity, so that their bodies were degraded among themselves.", "comment": "\u24d2 Eph 2:3; 4:19"}, {"pk": 4055754, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 1, "verse": 25, "text": "They exchanged the truth of God for a lie, \u24d3 and worshiped and served what has been created instead of the Creator, who is praised forever. \u24d4 Amen.", "comment": "\u24d4 Rm 9:5; 2Co 11:31
\u24d3 Is 44:20; Jr 10:14; 13:25; 16:19"}, {"pk": 4055755, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 1, "verse": 26, "text": "For this reason God delivered them over to disgraceful passions. \u24d5 Their women [14] exchanged natural sexual relations [15] for unnatural ones.", "comment": "[15] Lit natural use, also in v. 27
\u24d5 1Th 4:5
[14] Lit females, also in v. 27"}, {"pk": 4055756, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 1, "verse": 27, "text": "The men [16] in the same way also left natural relations with women and were inflamed in their lust for one another. Men committed shameless acts with men \u24d6 and received in their own persons [17] the appropriate penalty of their error.", "comment": "[16] Lit males, also later in v.
\u24d6 Lv 18:22; 20:13; 1Co 6:9
[17] Or in themselves"}, {"pk": 4055757, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 1, "verse": 28, "text": "And because they did not think it worthwhile to acknowledge God, God delivered them over to a corrupt mind so that they do what is not right."}, {"pk": 4055758, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 1, "verse": 29, "text": "They are filled with all unrighteousness, [18] evil, greed, and wickedness. They are full of envy, murder, quarrels, deceit, and malice. They are gossips, \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 2Co 12:20
[18] Other mss add sexual immorality"}, {"pk": 4055759, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 1, "verse": 30, "text": "slanderers, God-haters, arrogant, proud, boastful, \u24d8 inventors of evil, disobedient to parents, \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 2Tm 3:2
\u24d8 Ps 5:5"}, {"pk": 4055760, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 1, "verse": 31, "text": "senseless, untrustworthy, unloving, [19] \u24da and unmerciful.", "comment": "\u24da 2Tm 3:3
[19] Other mss add unforgiving"}, {"pk": 4055761, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 1, "verse": 32, "text": "Although they know God\u2019s just sentence\u2009\u2014\u2009that those who practice such things deserve to die [20] \u24db \u2009\u2014\u2009they not only do them, but even applaud [21] \u24dc others who practice them.", "comment": "\u24db Rm 6:21
[21] Lit even take pleasure in
\u24dc Lk 11:48; Ac 8:1; 22:20
[20] Lit things are worthy of death"}, {"pk": 4055762, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 2, "verse": 1, "text": "Therefore, every one of you [1] \u24dd who judges is without excuse. \u24d0 For when you judge another, \u24d1 you condemn yourself, since you, the judge, do the same things.", "comment": "\u24dd Lk 12:14; Rm 9:20
\u24d0 Rm 1:20
\u24d1 2Sm 12:5-7; Mt 7:1; Rm 14:22
[1] Lit Therefore, O man, every one"}, {"pk": 4055763, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 2, "verse": 2, "text": "We know that God\u2019s judgment on those who do such things is based on the truth."}, {"pk": 4055764, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 2, "verse": 3, "text": "Do you really think\u2009\u2014\u2009anyone of you who judges those who do such things yet do the same\u2009\u2014\u2009that you will escape God\u2019s judgment?"}, {"pk": 4055765, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 2, "verse": 4, "text": "Or do you despise the riches of his kindness, \u24d2 restraint, \u24d3 and patience, \u24d4 not recognizing [2] that God\u2019s kindness \u24d5 is intended to lead you to repentance?", "comment": "\u24d3 Rm 3:25
\u24d4 Ex 34:6; Rm 9:22; 1Tm 1:16; 1Pt 3:20; 2Pt 3:15
[2] Or patience, because you do not recognize
\u24d5 2Pt 3:9
\u24d2 Rm 11:22"}, {"pk": 4055766, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 2, "verse": 5, "text": "Because of your hardened and unrepentant heart you are storing up wrath \u24d6 for yourself in the day of wrath, \u24d7 when God\u2019s righteous judgment is revealed.", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 110:5; 2Co 5:10; 2Th 1:5; Jd 6
\u24d6 Dt 32:34; Pr 1:18"}, {"pk": 4055767, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 2, "verse": 6, "text": "He will repay each one according to his works: [3] \u24d8", "comment": "[3] Ps 62:12; Pr 24:12
\u24d8 Ps 62:12; Pr 24:12; Mt 16:27"}, {"pk": 4055768, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 2, "verse": 7, "text": "eternal life \u24d9 to those who by persistence in doing good \u24da seek glory, honor, \u24db and immortality; \u24dc", "comment": "\u24d9 1Co 15:42,50,53
\u24da Lk 8:15; Heb 10:36
\u24db Heb 2:7; 1Pt 1:7
\u24dc Mt 25:46"}, {"pk": 4055769, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 2, "verse": 8, "text": "but wrath and anger to those who are self-seeking \u24dd and disobey the truth \u24d0 while obeying unrighteousness.", "comment": "\u24d0 2Th 2:12
\u24dd 2Co 12:20; Gl 5:20; Php 2:3; Jms 3:14,16"}, {"pk": 4055770, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 2, "verse": 9, "text": "There will be affliction and distress \u24d1 for every human being who does evil, first to the Jew, and also to the Greek; \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d1 Rm 8:35
\u24d2 Ac 3:26; Rm 1:16; 1Pt 4:17"}, {"pk": 4055771, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 2, "verse": 10, "text": "but glory, honor, and peace for everyone who does what is good, first to the Jew, and also to the Greek."}, {"pk": 4055772, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 2, "verse": 11, "text": "For there is no favoritism with God. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Dt 10:17; Ac 10:34"}, {"pk": 4055773, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 2, "verse": 12, "text": "All who sin without the law \u24d4 will also perish without the law, and all who sin under [4] the law will be judged by the law.", "comment": "\u24d4 1Co 9:21
[4] Lit in"}, {"pk": 4055774, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 2, "verse": 13, "text": "For the hearers of the law \u24d5 are not righteous before God, but the doers of the law will be justified. [5]", "comment": "\u24d5 Mt 7:21,24; Jn 13:17; Jms 1:22
[5] Or acquitted"}, {"pk": 4055775, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 2, "verse": 14, "text": "So, when Gentiles, who do not by nature have the law, \u24d6 do [6] what the law demands, they are a law to themselves even though they do not have the law.", "comment": "[6] Or who do not have the law, instinctively do
\u24d6 Ac 10:35; Rm 1:19"}, {"pk": 4055776, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 2, "verse": 15, "text": "They show that the work of the law [7] is written on their hearts. \u24d7 Their consciences confirm this. Their competing thoughts either accuse or even excuse them [8]", "comment": "[7] The code of conduct required by the law
\u24d7 Rm 2:27
[8] Internal debate, either in a person or among the pagan moralists"}, {"pk": 4055777, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 2, "verse": 16, "text": "on the day when God judges \u24d8 what people have kept secret, according to my gospel through Christ Jesus. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d8 Ac 10:42; 17:31; Rm 3:6; 14:10
\u24d9 Rm 16:25; 1Co 15:1; Gl 1:11; 1Tm 1:11; 2Tm 2:8"}, {"pk": 4055778, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 2, "verse": 17, "text": "Now if [9] you call yourself a Jew, and rely on the law, \u24da and boast in God,", "comment": "[9] Other mss read Look \u2009\u2014
\u24da Mc 3:11; Jn 5:45; Rm 9:4"}, {"pk": 4055779, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 2, "verse": 18, "text": "and know his will, and approve the things that are superior, \u24db being instructed from the law,", "comment": "\u24db Php 1:10"}, {"pk": 4055780, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 2, "verse": 19, "text": "and if you are convinced that you are a guide for the blind, a light to those in darkness,"}, {"pk": 4055781, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 2, "verse": 20, "text": "an instructor of the ignorant, a teacher of the immature, having the embodiment of knowledge and truth \u24dc in the law\u2009\u2014\u2009", "comment": "\u24dc Is 2:1-4; 42:6-7; 49:6"}, {"pk": 4055782, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 2, "verse": 21, "text": "you then, who teach another, \u24dd don\u2019t you teach yourself? You who preach, \u201cYou must not steal\u201d\u2009\u2014\u2009do you steal?", "comment": "\u24dd Mt 23:3-7"}, {"pk": 4055783, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 2, "verse": 22, "text": "You who say, \u201cYou must not commit adultery\u201d\u2009\u2014\u2009do you commit adultery? You who detest idols, do you rob their temples? \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Ac 19:37"}, {"pk": 4055784, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 2, "verse": 23, "text": "You who boast in the law, \u24d1 do you dishonor God by breaking the law?", "comment": "\u24d1 Mc 3:11; Jn 5:45; Rm 9:4"}, {"pk": 4055785, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 2, "verse": 24, "text": "For, as it is written: The name of God is blasphemed among the Gentiles because of you. [10] \u24d2", "comment": "[10] Is 52:5
\u24d2 Is 52:5; Ezk 36:20-23; 2Pt 2:2"}, {"pk": 4055786, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 2, "verse": 25, "text": "Circumcision benefits you if you observe the law, but if you are a lawbreaker, your circumcision has become uncircumcision. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Jr 4:4; 9:25"}, {"pk": 4055787, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 2, "verse": 26, "text": "So if an uncircumcised \u24d4 man keeps the law\u2019s requirements, \u24d5 will not his uncircumcision be counted as circumcision?", "comment": "\u24d4 Rm 3:30; 1Co 7:19; Eph 2:11
\u24d5 Rm 8:4"}, {"pk": 4055788, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 2, "verse": 27, "text": "A man who is physically uncircumcised, but who keeps the law, will judge you \u24d6 who are a lawbreaker in spite of having the letter of the law and circumcision.", "comment": "\u24d6 Mt 12:41"}, {"pk": 4055789, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 2, "verse": 28, "text": "For a person is not a Jew who is one outwardly, \u24d7 and true circumcision is not something visible in the flesh.", "comment": "\u24d7 Jn 8:39; Rm 9:6; Gl 6:15"}, {"pk": 4055790, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 2, "verse": 29, "text": "On the contrary, a person is a Jew who is one inwardly, \u24d8 and circumcision is of the heart\u2009\u2014\u2009by the Spirit, not the letter. [11] \u24d9 That person\u2019s praise is not from people but from God. \u24da", "comment": "\u24d8 Php 3:3; Col 2:11
[11] Or heart\u2009\u2014\u2009spiritually, not literally
\u24d9 Rm 7:6; 2Co 3:6
\u24da Jn 5:44; 12:43; 1Co 4:5; 2Co 10:18"}, {"pk": 4055791, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 3, "verse": 1, "text": "So what advantage does the Jew have? Or what is the benefit of circumcision?"}, {"pk": 4055792, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 3, "verse": 2, "text": "Considerable in every way. First, they were entrusted \u24db with the very words of God. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24db Dt 4:8; Ps 147:19; Rm 9:4
\u24dc Ac 7:38"}, {"pk": 4055793, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 3, "verse": 3, "text": "What then? If some were unfaithful, \u24dd will their unfaithfulness nullify God\u2019s faithfulness?", "comment": "\u24dd Rm 10:16; Heb 4:2"}, {"pk": 4055794, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 3, "verse": 4, "text": "Absolutely not! \u24d0 Let God be true, even though everyone is a liar, \u24d1 as it is written: That you may be justified in your words
and triumph when you judge. [1] \u24d2
", "comment": "[1] Ps 51:4
\u24d0 Lk 20:16; Rm 3:31
\u24d1 Ps 116:11
\u24d2 Ps 51:4"}, {"pk": 4055795, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 3, "verse": 5, "text": "But if our unrighteousness highlights [2] God\u2019s righteousness, \u24d3 what are we to say? \u24d4 I am using a human argument: [3] \u24d5 Is God unrighteous to inflict wrath?", "comment": "[2] Or shows, or demonstrates
\u24d3 Rm 5:8; 2Co 6:4; Gl 2:18
\u24d4 Rm 4:1; 7:7; 8:31; 9:14,30
[3] Lit I speak as a man
\u24d5 Rm 6:19; 1Co 9:8; 15:32; Gl 3:15"}, {"pk": 4055796, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 3, "verse": 6, "text": "Absolutely not! Otherwise, how will God judge the world? \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Rm 2:16"}, {"pk": 4055797, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 3, "verse": 7, "text": "But if by my lie God\u2019s truth abounds to his glory, why am I also still being judged as a sinner? \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Rm 9:19"}, {"pk": 4055798, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 3, "verse": 8, "text": "And why not say, just as some people slanderously claim we say, \u201cLet us do what is evil so that good may come\u201d? \u24d8 Their condemnation is deserved!", "comment": "\u24d8 Rm 6:1"}, {"pk": 4055799, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 3, "verse": 9, "text": "What then? Are we any better off? [4] Not at all! For we have already charged that both Jews \u24d9 and Gentiles [5] \u24da are all under sin, [6] \u24db", "comment": "[5] Lit Greeks
\u24da Rm 1:18-32
[6] Under sin\u2019s power or dominion
\u24db Rm 3:19,23; 11:32; Gl 3:22
[4] Are we Jews any better than the Gentiles?
\u24d9 Rm 2:1-29"}, {"pk": 4055800, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 3, "verse": 10, "text": "as it is written: There is no one righteous, not even one.
", "comment": "[7] Ps 14:1-3; 53:1-3; Ec 7:20"}, {"pk": 4055801, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 3, "verse": 11, "text": " There is no one who understands;
there is no one who seeks God.
"}, {"pk": 4055802, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 3, "verse": 12, "text": " All have turned away;
all alike have become worthless.
There is no one who does what is good,
not even one. [7] \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 14:1-3; 53:1-3; Ec 7:20"}, {"pk": 4055803, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 3, "verse": 13, "text": " Their throat is an open grave;
they deceive with their tongues. [8] \u24dd
Vipers\u2019 venom is under their lips. [9] \u24d0
", "comment": "[8] Ps 5:9
\u24dd Ps 5:9
[9] Ps 140:3
\u24d0 Ps 140:3"}, {"pk": 4055804, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 3, "verse": 14, "text": " Their mouth is full of cursing and bitterness. [10] \u24d1
", "comment": "[10] Ps 10:7
\u24d1 Ps 10:7"}, {"pk": 4055805, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 3, "verse": 15, "text": " Their feet are swift to shed blood;
", "comment": "[11] Is 59:7-8"}, {"pk": 4055806, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 3, "verse": 16, "text": " ruin and wretchedness are in their paths,
"}, {"pk": 4055807, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 3, "verse": 17, "text": " and the path of peace they have not known. [11] \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Is 59:7-8"}, {"pk": 4055808, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 3, "verse": 18, "text": " There is no fear of God before their eyes. [12] \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 36:1
[12] Ps 36:1"}, {"pk": 4055809, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 3, "verse": 19, "text": "Now we know that whatever the law says, \u24d4 it speaks to those who are subject to the law, [13] \u24d5 so that every mouth may be shut and the whole world may become subject to God\u2019s judgment. [14] \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Rm 2:9
[13] Lit those in the law
\u24d4 Jn 10:34
\u24d5 Rm 2:12
[14] Or become guilty before God, or may be accountable to God"}, {"pk": 4055810, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 3, "verse": 20, "text": "For no one will be justified [15] in his sight by the works of the law, \u24d7 because the knowledge of sin comes through the law. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 143:2; Ac 13:39; Gl 2:16
[15] Or will be declared righteous, or will be acquitted
\u24d8 Rm 4:15; 5:13,20; 7:7"}, {"pk": 4055811, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 3, "verse": 21, "text": "But now, apart from the law, the righteousness of God has been revealed, \u24d9 attested by the Law and the Prophets. [16] \u24da", "comment": "[16] When capitalized, the Law and the Prophets = OT
\u24d9 Rm 1:17; 9:30
\u24da Ac 10:43; Rm 1:2"}, {"pk": 4055812, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 3, "verse": 22, "text": "The righteousness of God is through faith \u24db in Jesus Christ [17] \u24dc to all who believe, \u24dd since there is no distinction. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dc Ac 3:16; Gl 2:16,20; 3:22; Eph 3:12
\u24db Rm 4:5
[17] Or through the faithfulness of Jesus Christ
\u24dd Rm 4:11,16; 10:4
\u24d0 Rm 10:12; Gl 3:28; Col 3:11"}, {"pk": 4055813, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 3, "verse": 23, "text": "For all have sinned \u24d1 and fall short of the [18] glory of God.", "comment": "[18] Or and lack the
\u24d1 Rm 3:9"}, {"pk": 4055814, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 3, "verse": 24, "text": "They are justified freely by his grace \u24d2 through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 1Co 1:30; Eph 1:7; Col 1:14; Heb 9:15
\u24d2 Rm 4:4,16; Eph 2:8"}, {"pk": 4055815, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 3, "verse": 25, "text": "God presented him as an atoning sacrifice [19] \u24d4 in his blood, \u24d5 received through faith, to demonstrate his righteousness, because in his restraint God \u24d6 passed over the sins previously committed. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d5 1Co 5:7; Heb 9:14,28; 1Pt 1:19; Rv 1:5
[19] Or a propitiation, or a place of atonement
\u24d4 1Jn 2:2; 4:10
\u24d6 Rm 2:4
\u24d7 Ac 17:30; 14:16"}, {"pk": 4055816, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 3, "verse": 26, "text": "God presented him to demonstrate his righteousness at the present time, so that he would be righteous and declare righteous [20] the one who has faith in Jesus.", "comment": "[20] Or and justify, or and acquit"}, {"pk": 4055817, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 3, "verse": 27, "text": "Where, then, is boasting? \u24d8 It is excluded. By what kind of law? [21] \u24d9 By one of works? No, on the contrary, by a law [22] of faith.", "comment": "\u24d8 Rm 2:17,23; 4:2; 1Co 1:29-31
[21] Or what principle?
\u24d9 Rm 9:31
[22] Or a principle"}, {"pk": 4055818, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 3, "verse": 28, "text": "For we conclude that a person is justified by faith apart from the works of the law. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Ac 13:39; Rm 9:31; Eph 2:9; Jms 2:20,24,26"}, {"pk": 4055819, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 3, "verse": 29, "text": "Or is God the God of Jews only? \u24db Is he not the God of Gentiles too? Yes, of Gentiles too,", "comment": "\u24db Ac 10:34; Rm 9:24; 10:12; 15:9; Gl 3:28"}, {"pk": 4055820, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 3, "verse": 30, "text": "since there is one God \u24dc who will justify the circumcised by faith \u24dd and the uncircumcised through faith.", "comment": "\u24dc Rm 10:12
\u24dd Rm 4:11,16; Gl 3:8"}, {"pk": 4055821, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 3, "verse": 31, "text": "Do we then nullify the law through faith? Absolutely not! \u24d0 On the contrary, we uphold the law. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d0 Lk 20:16; Rm 3:4
\u24d1 Mt 5:17; Rm 4:3; 8:4"}, {"pk": 4055822, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 4, "verse": 1, "text": "What then will we say that Abraham, our forefather \u24d2 according to the flesh, has found? [1]", "comment": "\u24d2 Rm 1:3
[1] Or What then shall we say? Have we found Abraham to be our forefather according to the flesh?\u2009 or What, then, shall we say that Abraham our forefather found according to the flesh?"}, {"pk": 4055823, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 4, "verse": 2, "text": "If Abraham was justified [2] by works, \u24d3 he has something to boast about\u2009\u2014\u2009but not before God.", "comment": "[2] Or was declared righteous, or was acquitted
\u24d3 1Co 1:31"}, {"pk": 4055824, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 4, "verse": 3, "text": "For what does the Scripture say? Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him for righteousness. [3] \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Gn 15:6; Gl 3:6; Jms 2:23
[3] Gn 15:6"}, {"pk": 4055825, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 4, "verse": 4, "text": "Now to the one who works, \u24d5 pay is not credited as a gift, but as something owed.", "comment": "\u24d5 Rm 11:6"}, {"pk": 4055826, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 4, "verse": 5, "text": "But to the one who does not work, but believes on him who declares the ungodly to be righteous, \u24d6 his faith is credited for righteousness.", "comment": "\u24d6 Jn 3:33; Rm 3:22"}, {"pk": 4055827, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 4, "verse": 6, "text": "Just as David also speaks of the blessing of the person to whom God credits righteousness apart from works:"}, {"pk": 4055828, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 4, "verse": 7, "text": " Blessed are those whose lawless acts are forgiven
and whose sins are covered.
", "comment": "[4] Ps 32:1-2"}, {"pk": 4055829, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 4, "verse": 8, "text": " Blessed is the person
the Lord will never charge with sin. [4] \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 32:1-2; 2Co 5:19"}, {"pk": 4055830, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 4, "verse": 9, "text": "Is this blessing only for the circumcised, \u24d8 then? Or is it also for the uncircumcised? For we say, Faith was credited to Abraham for righteousness. [5] \u24d9", "comment": "[5] Gn 15:6
\u24d9 Gn 15:6
\u24d8 Rm 3:30"}, {"pk": 4055831, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 4, "verse": 10, "text": "In what way then was it credited\u2009\u2014\u2009while he was circumcised, or uncircumcised? It was not while he was circumcised, but uncircumcised."}, {"pk": 4055832, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 4, "verse": 11, "text": "And he received the sign of circumcision \u24da as a seal of the righteousness that he had by faith [6] \u24db while still uncircumcised. This was to make him the father \u24dc of all who believe \u24dd but are not circumcised, so that righteousness may be credited to them also.", "comment": "\u24db Jn 3:33
\u24dd Rm 3:22
\u24dc Lk 19:9
\u24da Gn 17:10-11
[6] Lit righteousness of faith, also in v. 13"}, {"pk": 4055833, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 4, "verse": 12, "text": "And he became the father of the circumcised, who are not only circumcised but who also follow in the footsteps of the faith our father Abraham had while he was still uncircumcised."}, {"pk": 4055834, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 4, "verse": 13, "text": "For the promise to Abraham \u24d0 or to his descendants that he would inherit the world \u24d1 was not through the law, but through the righteousness that comes by faith.", "comment": "\u24d1 Gn 17:4-6; 21:17-18
\u24d0 Rm 9:8; Gl 3:16; Heb 6:15,17; 7:6; 11:9,17"}, {"pk": 4055835, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 4, "verse": 14, "text": "If those who are of the law are heirs, \u24d2 faith is made empty and the promise nullified,", "comment": "\u24d2 Gl 3:18"}, {"pk": 4055836, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 4, "verse": 15, "text": "because the law produces wrath. \u24d3 And where there is no law, \u24d4 there is no transgression.", "comment": "\u24d3 Rm 7:7,10-25; 1Co 15:56; Gl 3:10
\u24d4 Rm 3:20"}, {"pk": 4055837, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 4, "verse": 16, "text": "This is why the promise is by faith, so that it may be according to grace, \u24d5 to guarantee it to all the descendants \u24d6 \u2009\u2014\u2009not only to those who are of the law [7] but also to those who are of Abraham\u2019s faith. He is the father of us all.", "comment": "\u24d6 Rm 9:8; 15:8
\u24d5 Rm 3:24
[7] Or not to those who are of the law only"}, {"pk": 4055838, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 4, "verse": 17, "text": "As it is written: I have made you the father of many nations. [8] \u24d7 He is our father in God\u2019s sight, in whom Abraham believed\u2009\u2014\u2009the God who gives life to the dead \u24d8 and calls \u24d9 things into existence that do not exist. \u24da", "comment": "\u24d8 Jn 5:21
[8] Gn 17:5
\u24d7 Gn 17:5
\u24da 1Co 1:28
\u24d9 Is 48:13; 51:2"}, {"pk": 4055839, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 4, "verse": 18, "text": "He believed, hoping against hope, so that he became the father of many nations [9] \u24db according to what had been spoken: So will your descendants be. \u24dc \u24dd", "comment": "[9] Gn 17:5
\u24db Gn 17:5
\u24dc Gn 15:5
\u24dd Gn 15:5"}, {"pk": 4055840, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 4, "verse": 19, "text": "He did not weaken in faith when he considered [10] his own body to be already dead \u24d0 (since he was about a hundred years old) \u24d1 and also the deadness of Sarah\u2019s womb. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d1 Gn 17:17
[10] Other mss read He did not consider
\u24d0 Heb 11:12
\u24d2 Gn 18:11"}, {"pk": 4055841, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 4, "verse": 20, "text": "He did not waver in unbelief at God\u2019s promise but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Mt 9:8"}, {"pk": 4055842, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 4, "verse": 21, "text": "because he was fully convinced \u24d4 that what God had promised, he was also able to do. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d4 Rm 14:5
\u24d5 Gn 18:14; Heb 11:19"}, {"pk": 4055843, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 4, "verse": 22, "text": "Therefore, it was credited to him for righteousness. [11] \u24d6", "comment": "[11] Gn 15:6
\u24d6 Gn 15:6; Rm 4:3"}, {"pk": 4055844, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 4, "verse": 23, "text": "Now it was credited to him [12] was not written for Abraham alone, \u24d7", "comment": "[12] Gn 15:6
\u24d7 Rm 15:4; 1Co 9:9; 10:11; 2Tm 3:16"}, {"pk": 4055845, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 4, "verse": 24, "text": "but also for us. It will be credited to us who believe in him \u24d8 who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d8 Rm 10:9; 1Pt 1:21
\u24d9 Ac 2:24"}, {"pk": 4055846, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 4, "verse": 25, "text": "He was delivered up for [13] our trespasses \u24da and raised for our justification. \u24db", "comment": "\u24da Rm 5:6,8; 8:32; Gl 2:20; Eph 5:2
[13] Or because of
\u24db Rm 5:18; 1Co 15:17; 2Co 5:15"}, {"pk": 4055847, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 5, "verse": 1, "text": "Therefore, since we have been declared righteous by faith, \u24dc we have peace [1] with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. \u24dd", "comment": "[1] Other mss read faith, let us have peace, which can also be translated faith, let us grasp the fact that we have peace
\u24dc Rm 3:28
\u24dd Rm 5:11"}, {"pk": 4055848, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 5, "verse": 2, "text": "We have also obtained access through him \u24d0 by faith [2] into this grace in which we stand, \u24d1 and we rejoice [3] in the hope of the glory of God.", "comment": "[2] Other mss omit by faith
\u24d0 Eph 2:18; 3:12; Heb 10:19-20; 1Pt 3:18
\u24d1 1Co 15:1
[3] Lit boast, also in vv. 3,11"}, {"pk": 4055849, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 5, "verse": 3, "text": "And not only that, \u24d2 but we also rejoice in our afflictions, \u24d3 because we know that affliction produces endurance, \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Lk 21:19
\u24d2 Rm 5:11; 8:23; 9:10; 2Co 8:19
\u24d3 Mt 5:12; Jms 1:2-3"}, {"pk": 4055850, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 5, "verse": 4, "text": "endurance produces proven character, \u24d5 and proven character produces hope.", "comment": "\u24d5 Php 2:22; Jms 1:12"}, {"pk": 4055851, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 5, "verse": 5, "text": "This hope will not disappoint us, \u24d6 because God\u2019s love has been poured out in our hearts \u24d7 through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 119:116; Rm 9:33; Heb 6:18-20
\u24d7 Ac 2:33; 10:45; Gl 4:6; Ti 3:6"}, {"pk": 4055852, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 5, "verse": 6, "text": "For while we were still helpless, at the right time, \u24d8 Christ died for the ungodly.", "comment": "\u24d8 Gl 4:4"}, {"pk": 4055853, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 5, "verse": 7, "text": "For rarely will someone die for a just person\u2009\u2014\u2009though for a good person perhaps someone might even dare to die."}, {"pk": 4055854, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 5, "verse": 8, "text": "But God proves \u24d9 his own love for us \u24da in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.", "comment": "\u24d9 Rm 3:5
\u24da Jn 3:16; 15:13; Rm 8:39"}, {"pk": 4055855, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 5, "verse": 9, "text": "How much more then, since we have now been declared righteous by his blood, \u24db will we be saved through him from wrath. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24db Rm 3:25
\u24dc Rm 1:18; 1Th 1:10"}, {"pk": 4055856, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 5, "verse": 10, "text": "For if, while we were enemies, \u24dd we were reconciled to God through the death of his Son, then how much more, having been reconciled, will we be saved by his life. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Rm 8:34; Heb 7:25
\u24dd Rm 11:28; 2Co 5:18-20; Eph 2:3; Col 1:21"}, {"pk": 4055857, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 5, "verse": 11, "text": "And not only that, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received this reconciliation. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Rm 11:15; 2Co 5:18-20"}, {"pk": 4055858, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 5, "verse": 12, "text": "Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, \u24d2 and death through sin, \u24d3 in this way death spread to all people, \u24d4 because all sinned. [4]", "comment": "\u24d4 Rm 5:19,21; 1Co 15:22
\u24d2 Gn 2:17; 3:6,19; 1Co 15:21
\u24d3 Rm 6:23; 1Co 15:56; Jms 1:15
[4] Or have sinned"}, {"pk": 4055859, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 5, "verse": 13, "text": "In fact, sin was in the world before the law, but sin is not charged to a person\u2019s account when there is no law. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Rm 4:15"}, {"pk": 4055860, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 5, "verse": 14, "text": "Nevertheless, death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over those who did not sin in the likeness of Adam\u2019s transgression. \u24d6 He is a type of the Coming One. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 Hs 6:7
\u24d7 1Co 15:45"}, {"pk": 4055861, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 5, "verse": 15, "text": "But the gift is not like the trespass. For if by the one man\u2019s trespass the many died, how much more have the grace of God and the gift which comes through the grace of the one man \u24d8 Jesus Christ overflowed to the many.", "comment": "\u24d8 Ac 15:11"}, {"pk": 4055862, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 5, "verse": 16, "text": "And the gift is not like the one man\u2019s sin, because from one sin came the judgment, \u24d9 resulting in condemnation, but from many trespasses came the gift, resulting in justification. [5]", "comment": "\u24d9 1Co 11:32
[5] Or acquittal"}, {"pk": 4055863, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 5, "verse": 17, "text": "Since by the one man\u2019s trespass, death reigned through that one man, how much more will those who receive the overflow of grace and the gift of righteousness reign in life \u24da through the one man, Jesus Christ.", "comment": "\u24da 2Tm 2:12; Rv 22:5"}, {"pk": 4055864, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 5, "verse": 18, "text": "So then, as through one trespass there is condemnation for everyone, so also through one righteous act there is justification leading to life \u24db for everyone.", "comment": "\u24db Rm 4:25"}, {"pk": 4055865, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 5, "verse": 19, "text": "For just as through one man\u2019s disobedience the many were made sinners, \u24dc so also through the one man\u2019s obedience \u24dd the many will be made righteous.", "comment": "\u24dd Php 2:8
\u24dc Rm 11:32"}, {"pk": 4055866, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 5, "verse": 20, "text": "The law came along to multiply the trespass. \u24d0 But where sin multiplied, grace multiplied even more \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d0 Rm 3:20; 7:7; Gl 3:19
\u24d1 Rm 6:1; 1Tm 1:14"}, {"pk": 4055867, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 5, "verse": 21, "text": "so that, just as sin reigned in death, \u24d2 so also grace will reign \u24d3 through righteousness, resulting in eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.", "comment": "\u24d2 Rm 5:12,14
\u24d3 Jn 1:17; Rm 6:23"}, {"pk": 4055868, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 6, "verse": 1, "text": "What should we say then? \u24d4 Should we continue in sin so that grace may multiply? \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d4 Rm 3:5
\u24d5 Rm 3:8; 6:15"}, {"pk": 4055869, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 6, "verse": 2, "text": "Absolutely not! \u24d6 How can we who died to sin \u24d7 still live in it?", "comment": "\u24d6 Lk 20:16
\u24d7 Rm 7:4,6; Gl 2:19; Col 2:20; 3:3; 1Pt 2:24"}, {"pk": 4055870, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 6, "verse": 3, "text": "Or are you unaware that all of us who were baptized \u24d8 into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d8 Mt 28:19; 1Co 1:13-17; 12:13; Gl 3:27
\u24d9 Ac 2:38; 8:16; 19:5"}, {"pk": 4055871, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 6, "verse": 4, "text": "Therefore we were buried with him by baptism into death, \u24da in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead \u24db by the glory of the Father, \u24dc so we too may walk in newness [1] of life. \u24dd", "comment": "[1] Or a new way
\u24da Col 2:12
\u24db Ac 2:24
\u24dc Jn 11:40; 2Co 13:4
\u24dd Rm 7:6; 2Co 5:17; Gl 6:15; Eph 4:23-24; Col 3:10"}, {"pk": 4055872, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 6, "verse": 5, "text": "For if we have been united with him in the likeness of his death, \u24d0 we will certainly also be [2] in the likeness of his resurrection.", "comment": "\u24d0 2Co 4:10; Php 3:10; Col 2:12; 3:1
[2] Be joined with him"}, {"pk": 4055873, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 6, "verse": 6, "text": "For we know that our old self [3] \u24d1 was crucified with him \u24d2 so that the body ruled by sin [4] might be rendered powerless \u24d3 so that we may no longer be enslaved to sin,", "comment": "\u24d1 Eph 4:22; Col 3:9
\u24d2 Gl 2:20; 5:24; 6:14
[4] Lit that the body of sin
[3] Lit man
\u24d3 Rm 7:24"}, {"pk": 4055874, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 6, "verse": 7, "text": "since a person who has died \u24d4 is freed [5] from sin.", "comment": "[5] Or justified; lit acquitted
\u24d4 1Pt 4:1"}, {"pk": 4055875, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 6, "verse": 8, "text": "Now if we died with Christ, \u24d5 we believe that we will also live with him,", "comment": "\u24d5 2Co 4:10; 2Tm 2:11"}, {"pk": 4055876, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 6, "verse": 9, "text": "because we know that Christ, having been raised from the dead, \u24d6 will not die again. Death no longer rules over him. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 Ac 2:24
\u24d7 Rv 1:18"}, {"pk": 4055877, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 6, "verse": 10, "text": "For the death he died, he died to sin once for all time; but the life he lives, he lives to God."}, {"pk": 4055878, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 6, "verse": 11, "text": "So, you too consider yourselves dead to sin \u24d8 and alive to God in Christ Jesus. [6]", "comment": "[6] Other mss add our Lord
\u24d8 Rm 7:4,6; Gl 2:19; Col 2:20; 3:3; 1Pt 2:24"}, {"pk": 4055879, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 6, "verse": 12, "text": "Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body, so that you obey [7] its desires.", "comment": "[7] Other mss add sin (lit it) in"}, {"pk": 4055880, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 6, "verse": 13, "text": "And do not offer any parts [8] of it to sin \u24d9 as weapons for unrighteousness. But as those who are alive from the dead, offer yourselves to God, \u24da and all the parts of yourselves to God as weapons for righteousness.", "comment": "\u24da Rm 12:1; 2Co 5:14; 1Pt 2:24
[8] Or members, also in v. 19
\u24d9 Rm 7:5; Col 3:5"}, {"pk": 4055881, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 6, "verse": 14, "text": "For sin will not rule over you, because you are not under the law \u24db but under grace. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24db Rm 5:18; 7:4,6; Gl 4:21
\u24dc Rm 5:17,21"}, {"pk": 4055882, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 6, "verse": 15, "text": "What then? Should we sin because we are not under the law but under grace? \u24dd Absolutely not! \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd Rm 6:1
\u24d0 Lk 20:16"}, {"pk": 4055883, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 6, "verse": 16, "text": "Don\u2019t you know that if you offer yourselves to someone [9] as obedient slaves, \u24d1 you are slaves of that one you obey \u24d2 \u2009\u2014\u2009either of sin leading to death \u24d3 or of obedience leading to righteousness?", "comment": "\u24d2 Jn 8:34; 2Pt 2:19
\u24d3 Rm 6:23
[9] Lit that to whom you offer yourselves
\u24d1 Rm 11:2; 1Co 3:16; 5:6; 6:2-3,9,15-16,19; 9:13,24"}, {"pk": 4055884, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 6, "verse": 17, "text": "But thank God that, although you used to be slaves of sin, \u24d4 you obeyed from the heart that pattern of teaching to which you were handed [10] over, \u24d5", "comment": "[10] Or entrusted
\u24d5 2Tm 1:3
\u24d4 Rm 1:8; 2Co 2:14"}, {"pk": 4055885, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 6, "verse": 18, "text": "and having been set free from sin, \u24d6 you became enslaved to righteousness.", "comment": "\u24d6 Jn 8:32; Rm 8:2"}, {"pk": 4055886, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 6, "verse": 19, "text": "I am using a human analogy \u24d7 because of the weakness of your flesh. [11] For just as you offered the parts of yourselves as slaves to impurity, and to greater and greater lawlessness, so now offer them as slaves to righteousness, which results in sanctification.", "comment": "[11] Or your human nature
\u24d7 Rm 3:5"}, {"pk": 4055887, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 6, "verse": 20, "text": "For when you were slaves of sin, you were free with regard to righteousness. [12] \u24d8", "comment": "[12] Lit free to righteousness
\u24d8 Mt 6:24"}, {"pk": 4055888, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 6, "verse": 21, "text": "So what fruit was produced [13] then from the things you are now ashamed of? \u24d9 The outcome of those things is death. \u24da", "comment": "[13] Lit what fruit do you have
\u24da Rm 1:32; 5:12; 8:6,13; Gl 6:8
\u24d9 Jr 12:13; Ezk 16:63; Rm 7:5"}, {"pk": 4055889, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 6, "verse": 22, "text": "But now, since you have been set free from sin and have become enslaved to God, \u24db you have your fruit, which results in sanctification \u24dc \u2009\u2014\u2009and the outcome is eternal life! \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dc Rm 7:4
\u24db 1Co 7:22; 1Pt 2:16
\u24dd 1Pt 1:9"}, {"pk": 4055890, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 6, "verse": 23, "text": "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Mt 25:46; Rm 5:21; 8:39"}, {"pk": 4055891, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 7, "verse": 1, "text": "Since I am speaking to those who know the law, brothers and sisters, \u24d1 don\u2019t you know that the law rules over someone as long as he lives?", "comment": "\u24d1 Rm 1:13"}, {"pk": 4055892, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 7, "verse": 2, "text": "For example, a married woman is legally bound to her husband while he lives. \u24d2 But if her husband dies, she is released from the law regarding the husband.", "comment": "\u24d2 1Co 7:39"}, {"pk": 4055893, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 7, "verse": 3, "text": "So then, if she is married to another man while her husband is living, she will be called an adulteress. But if her husband dies, she is free from that law. Then, if she is married to another man, she is not an adulteress."}, {"pk": 4055894, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 7, "verse": 4, "text": "Therefore, my brothers and sisters, you also were put to death \u24d3 in relation to the law \u24d4 through the body of Christ \u24d5 so that you may belong to another. You belong to him who was raised from the dead in order that we may bear fruit for God.", "comment": "\u24d5 Col 1:22
\u24d3 Rm 6:2
\u24d4 Rm 8:2; Gl 2:19; 5:18"}, {"pk": 4055895, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 7, "verse": 5, "text": "For when we were in the flesh, \u24d6 the sinful passions aroused through the law were working in us [1] \u24d7 to bear fruit for death.", "comment": "[1] Lit in our members
\u24d7 Rm 6:13,21,23
\u24d6 Rm 8:8-10; 2Co 10:3"}, {"pk": 4055896, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 7, "verse": 6, "text": "But now we have been released from the law, since we have died to what held us, so that we may serve in the newness of the Spirit \u24d8 and not in the old letter of the law.", "comment": "\u24d8 Rm 2:29"}, {"pk": 4055897, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 7, "verse": 7, "text": "What should we say then? \u24d9 Is the law sin? Absolutely not! \u24da On the contrary, I would not have known sin if it were not for the law. \u24db For example, I would not have known what it is to covet if the law had not said, Do not covet. [2] \u24dc", "comment": "\u24da Lk 20:16
\u24d9 Rm 3:5
\u24dc Ex 20:17
[2] Ex 20:17
\u24db Rm 4:15; 5:20"}, {"pk": 4055898, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 7, "verse": 8, "text": "And sin, seizing an opportunity through the commandment, \u24dd produced in me coveting of every kind. For apart from the law sin is dead. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 1Co 15:56
\u24dd Rm 3:20"}, {"pk": 4055899, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 7, "verse": 9, "text": "Once I was alive apart from the law, but when the commandment came, sin sprang to life again"}, {"pk": 4055900, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 7, "verse": 10, "text": "and I died. The commandment that was meant for life \u24d1 resulted in death for me.", "comment": "\u24d1 Lv 18:5; Lk 10:28; Rm 10:5; Gl 3:12"}, {"pk": 4055901, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 7, "verse": 11, "text": "For sin, seizing an opportunity through the commandment, deceived me, \u24d2 and through it killed me.", "comment": "\u24d2 Gn 3:13"}, {"pk": 4055902, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 7, "verse": 12, "text": "So then, the law is holy, \u24d3 and the commandment is holy and just and good.", "comment": "\u24d3 1Tm 1:8"}, {"pk": 4055903, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 7, "verse": 13, "text": "Therefore, did what is good become death to me? Absolutely not! \u24d4 On the contrary, sin, in order to be recognized as sin, was producing death in me through what is good, so that through the commandment, sin might become sinful beyond measure.", "comment": "\u24d4 Lk 20:16"}, {"pk": 4055904, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 7, "verse": 14, "text": "For we know that the law is spiritual, \u24d5 but I am of the flesh, [3] sold \u24d6 as a slave to sin. [4] \u24d7", "comment": "[4] Lit under sin
[3] Or unspiritual
\u24d6 1Kg 21:20,25; 2Kg 17:17; Rm 6:6; Gl 4:3
\u24d7 Rm 3:9
\u24d5 1Co 3:1"}, {"pk": 4055905, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 7, "verse": 15, "text": "For I do not understand what I am doing, \u24d8 because I do not practice what I want to do, \u24d9 but I do what I hate.", "comment": "\u24d9 Gl 5:17
\u24d8 Jn 15:15"}, {"pk": 4055906, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 7, "verse": 16, "text": "Now if I do what I do not want to do, I agree with the law that it is good."}, {"pk": 4055907, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 7, "verse": 17, "text": "So now I am no longer the one doing it, but it is sin living in me."}, {"pk": 4055908, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 7, "verse": 18, "text": "For I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my flesh. \u24da For the desire to do what is good is with me, but there is no ability to do it.", "comment": "\u24da Jn 3:6; Rm 8:3"}, {"pk": 4055909, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 7, "verse": 19, "text": "For I do not do the good that I want to do, but I practice the evil that I do not want to do."}, {"pk": 4055910, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 7, "verse": 20, "text": "Now if I do what I do not want, I am no longer the one that does it, but it is the sin that lives in me."}, {"pk": 4055911, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 7, "verse": 21, "text": "So I discover this law: [5] \u24db When I want to do what is good, [6] evil is present with me.", "comment": "[5] Or principle
\u24db Rm 8:2
[6] Or I find with respect to the law that when I want to do good"}, {"pk": 4055912, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 7, "verse": 22, "text": "For in my inner self [7] I delight in God\u2019s law, \u24dc", "comment": "[7] Lit inner man
\u24dc 2Co 4:16; Eph 3:16; 1Pt 3:4"}, {"pk": 4055913, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 7, "verse": 23, "text": "but I see a different law in the parts of my body, [8] \u24dd waging war against the law of my mind and taking me prisoner to the law of sin in the parts of my body.", "comment": "[8] Lit my members
\u24dd Rm 6:19; Gl 5:17; Jms 4:1; 1Pt 2:11"}, {"pk": 4055914, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 7, "verse": 24, "text": "What a wretched man I am! Who will rescue me from this body of death? \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Rm 6:6; 8:2; Col 2:11"}, {"pk": 4055915, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 7, "verse": 25, "text": "Thanks be to God through Jesus Christ our Lord! \u24d1 So then, with my mind I myself am serving the law of God, but with my flesh, the law of sin.", "comment": "\u24d1 1Co 15:57"}, {"pk": 4055916, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 8, "verse": 1, "text": "Therefore, there is now no condemnation \u24d2 for those in \u24d3 Christ Jesus, [1] \u24d4", "comment": "[1] Other mss add who do not walk according to the flesh but according to the Spirit
\u24d2 Rm 5:16; 8:34
\u24d3 Rm 8:9-10
\u24d4 Rm 8:11,39; 16:3"}, {"pk": 4055917, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 8, "verse": 2, "text": "because the law of the Spirit of life \u24d5 in Christ Jesus has set you [2] free from the law of sin and death. \u24d6", "comment": "[2] Other mss read me
\u24d6 Jn 8:32,36; Rm 6:14,18; 7:4
\u24d5 1Co 15:45"}, {"pk": 4055918, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 8, "verse": 3, "text": "What the law could not do \u24d7 since it was weakened by the flesh, \u24d8 God did. He condemned sin in the flesh by sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh \u24d9 as a sin offering, [3] \u24da", "comment": "\u24d9 Php 2:7; Heb 2:14,17; 4:15
\u24da Lv 5:6-7,11; 14:31; Is 53:10
\u24d8 Rm 7:18; Heb 7:18
[3] Or for sin
\u24d7 Ac 13:39; Heb 10:1-2"}, {"pk": 4055919, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 8, "verse": 4, "text": "in order that the law\u2019s requirement would be fulfilled \u24db in us who do not walk according to the flesh \u24dc but according to the Spirit.", "comment": "\u24db Lk 1:6; Rm 2:26
\u24dc Gl 5:16"}, {"pk": 4055920, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 8, "verse": 5, "text": "For those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on the things of the flesh, \u24dd but those who live according to the Spirit have their minds set on the things of the Spirit.", "comment": "\u24dd Gl 5:19-25"}, {"pk": 4055921, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 8, "verse": 6, "text": "Now the mind-set of the flesh \u24d0 is death, \u24d1 but the mind-set of the Spirit is life and peace.", "comment": "\u24d1 Rm 6:21
\u24d0 Gl 6:8"}, {"pk": 4055922, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 8, "verse": 7, "text": "The mind-set of the flesh is hostile \u24d2 to God because it does not submit to God\u2019s law. Indeed, it is unable to do so.", "comment": "\u24d2 Jms 4:4"}, {"pk": 4055923, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 8, "verse": 8, "text": "Those who are in the flesh \u24d3 cannot please God.", "comment": "\u24d3 Rm 7:5"}, {"pk": 4055924, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 8, "verse": 9, "text": "You, however, are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God lives in you. \u24d4 If anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, \u24d5 he does not belong to him.", "comment": "\u24d4 Jn 14:23; 1Co 3:16; 6:19; 2Co 6:16; 2Tm 1:14
\u24d5 Jn 14:17; Gl 4:6; Php 1:19; 1Jn 4:13"}, {"pk": 4055925, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 8, "verse": 10, "text": "Now if Christ is in you, \u24d6 the body is dead because of sin, but the Spirit [4] gives life [5] because of righteousness.", "comment": "[4] Or spirit
[5] Or your spirit is alive
\u24d6 Jn 17:23; Gl 2:20; Eph 3:17; Col 1:27"}, {"pk": 4055926, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 8, "verse": 11, "text": "And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead \u24d7 lives in you, then he who raised Christ from the dead will also bring your mortal bodies to life through [6] his Spirit who lives in you.", "comment": "[6] Other mss read because of
\u24d7 Ac 2:24; Rm 6:4"}, {"pk": 4055927, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 8, "verse": 12, "text": "So then, brothers and sisters, we are not obligated to the flesh to live according to the flesh,"}, {"pk": 4055928, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 8, "verse": 13, "text": "because if you live according to the flesh, you are going to die. But if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, \u24d8 you will live.", "comment": "\u24d8 Col 3:5"}, {"pk": 4055929, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 8, "verse": 14, "text": "For all those led by God\u2019s Spirit \u24d9 are God\u2019s sons. \u24da", "comment": "\u24d9 Gl 5:18
\u24da Hs 1:10; Mt 5:9; Jn 1:12; Rm 9:8,26; 2Co 6:18; Gl 3:26; 1Jn 3:1; Rv 21:7"}, {"pk": 4055930, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 8, "verse": 15, "text": "For you did not receive a spirit of slavery to fall back into fear. \u24db Instead, you received the Spirit of adoption, \u24dc by whom we cry out, \u201cAbba, [7] Father!\u201d \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Mk 14:36; Gl 4:6
\u24db 2Tm 1:7; Heb 2:15
\u24dc Gl 4:5
[7] Aramaic for father"}, {"pk": 4055931, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 8, "verse": 16, "text": "The Spirit himself testifies together with our spirit \u24d0 that we are God\u2019s children,", "comment": "\u24d0 Ac 5:32"}, {"pk": 4055932, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 8, "verse": 17, "text": "and if children, also heirs \u24d1 \u2009\u2014\u2009heirs of God and coheirs with Christ\u2009\u2014\u2009if indeed we suffer with him \u24d2 so that we may also be glorified with him.", "comment": "\u24d1 Ac 20:32; Gl 3:29; 4:7; Eph 3:6; Ti 3:7; Heb 1:14; Rv 21:7
\u24d2 2Co 1:5,7; Php 3:10; Col 1:24; 2Tm 2:12"}, {"pk": 4055933, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 8, "verse": 18, "text": "For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing \u24d3 with the glory \u24d4 that is going to be revealed to us.", "comment": "\u24d3 2Co 4:17; 1Pt 4:13
\u24d4 Rm 1:5; Col 3:4; Ti 2:13; 1Pt 5:1"}, {"pk": 4055934, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 8, "verse": 19, "text": "For the creation eagerly waits with anticipation \u24d5 for God\u2019s sons \u24d6 to be revealed.", "comment": "\u24d6 1Co 1:7; Col 3:4; 1Pt 1:7,13; 1Jn 3:2
\u24d5 Php 1:20"}, {"pk": 4055935, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 8, "verse": 20, "text": "For the creation was subjected \u24d7 to futility \u24d8 \u2009\u2014\u2009not willingly, but because of him who subjected it \u24d9 \u2009\u2014\u2009in the hope", "comment": "\u24d7 Gn 3:17-19
\u24d8 Ps 39:5; Ec 1:2
\u24d9 Gn 3:17; 5:29"}, {"pk": 4055936, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 8, "verse": 21, "text": "that the creation itself \u24da will also be set free from the bondage to decay into the glorious freedom of God\u2019s children.", "comment": "\u24da Ac 3:21; 2Pt 3:13; Rv 21:1"}, {"pk": 4055937, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 8, "verse": 22, "text": "For we know that the whole creation has been groaning together with labor pains \u24db until now.", "comment": "\u24db Jr 12:4,11"}, {"pk": 4055938, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 8, "verse": 23, "text": "Not only that, \u24dc but we ourselves who have the Spirit as the firstfruits \u24dd \u2009\u2014\u2009we also groan within ourselves, \u24d0 eagerly waiting for adoption, \u24d1 the redemption of our bodies. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d1 Gl 5:5
\u24d0 2Co 5:2,4
\u24d2 Rm 7:24
\u24dc Rm 5:3
\u24dd Nm 15:17-21; 1Co 16:15; 2Co 1:22"}, {"pk": 4055939, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 8, "verse": 24, "text": "Now in this hope \u24d3 we were saved, but hope \u24d4 that is seen is not hope, because who hopes for what he sees?", "comment": "\u24d3 1Th 5:8; Ti 3:7
\u24d4 Rm 4:18; 2Co 5:7; Heb 11:1"}, {"pk": 4055940, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 8, "verse": 25, "text": "Now if we hope for what we do not see, \u24d5 we eagerly wait for it with patience.", "comment": "\u24d5 1Th 1:3"}, {"pk": 4055941, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 8, "verse": 26, "text": "In the same way the Spirit also helps us in our weakness, because we do not know what to pray for as we should, \u24d6 but the Spirit himself intercedes for us [8] \u24d7 with unspoken groanings.", "comment": "[8] Some mss omit for us
\u24d7 Jn 14:16; Rm 8:15-16; Eph 6:18
\u24d6 Mt 20:22; 2Co 12:8"}, {"pk": 4055942, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 8, "verse": 27, "text": "And he who searches our hearts \u24d8 knows the mind of the Spirit, because he intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 139:1-5; Lk 16:15; Ac 1:24; Rv 2:23"}, {"pk": 4055943, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 8, "verse": 28, "text": "We know that all things work together [9] for the good [10] of those who love God, who are called according to his purpose. \u24d9", "comment": "[9] Other mss read that God works together in all things
[10] The ultimate good
\u24d9 Rm 9:24; 11:29; 1Co 1:9; Gl 1:6,15; 5:8; Eph 1:11; 3:11; 2Th 2:14; Heb 9:15; 1Pt 2:9; 3:9"}, {"pk": 4055944, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 8, "verse": 29, "text": "For those he foreknew he also predestined \u24da to be conformed to the image of his Son, \u24db so that he would be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24da Rm 9:23; 1Co 2:7; Eph 1:5,11
\u24db 1Co 15:49; Php 3:21; Col 3:10; 1Jn 3:2
\u24dc Col 1:18; Heb 1:6"}, {"pk": 4055945, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 8, "verse": 30, "text": "And those he predestined, he also called; and those he called, he also justified; \u24dd and those he justified, he also glorified. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Jn 17:22; Rm 9:23; 1Co 2:7
\u24dd 1Co 6:11"}, {"pk": 4055946, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 8, "verse": 31, "text": "What then are we to say about these things? \u24d1 If God is for us, who is against us? \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 118:6; Mt 1:23
\u24d1 Rm 3:5; 4:1"}, {"pk": 4055947, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 8, "verse": 32, "text": "He did not even spare his own Son \u24d3 but offered him up for us all. \u24d4 How will he not also with him grant us everything?", "comment": "\u24d3 Jn 3:16; Rm 5:8
\u24d4 Rm 4:25"}, {"pk": 4055948, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 8, "verse": 33, "text": "Who can bring an accusation against God\u2019s elect? \u24d5 God is the one who justifies. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Is 50:8-9
\u24d5 Lk 18:7"}, {"pk": 4055949, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 8, "verse": 34, "text": "Who is the one who condemns? \u24d7 Christ Jesus is the one who died, \u24d8 but even more, has been raised; \u24d9 he also is at the right hand of God \u24da and intercedes for us. \u24db", "comment": "\u24da Mk 16:19
\u24d9 Ac 2:24
\u24db Heb 7:25; 9:24; 1Jn 2:1
\u24d7 Rm 8:1
\u24d8 Rm 5:6-8"}, {"pk": 4055950, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 8, "verse": 35, "text": "Who can separate us from the love of Christ? Can affliction \u24dc or distress or persecution \u24dd or famine or nakedness or danger or sword?", "comment": "\u24dd 1Co 4:11; 2Co 11:26-27
\u24dc Rm 2:9; 2Co 4:8"}, {"pk": 4055951, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 8, "verse": 36, "text": "As it is written: Because of you
we are being put to death all day long; \u24d0
we are counted as sheep to be slaughtered. [11] \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Is 53:7; Zch 11:4,7
[11] Ps 44:22
\u24d0 Ac 20:24; 1Co 4:9; 15:30-31; 2Co 1:9; 6:9; 11:23"}, {"pk": 4055952, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 8, "verse": 37, "text": "No, in all these things we are more than conquerors \u24d2 through him who loved us. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Gl 2:20; Eph 5:2; Rv 1:5
\u24d2 Jn 16:33; 1Co 15:57"}, {"pk": 4055953, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 8, "verse": 38, "text": "For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, \u24d4 nor angels nor rulers, \u24d5 nor things present nor things to come, \u24d6 nor powers,", "comment": "\u24d6 1Co 3:22
\u24d4 1Co 3:22
\u24d5 1Co 15:24; Eph 1:21; 1Pt 3:22"}, {"pk": 4055954, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 8, "verse": 39, "text": "nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing will be able to separate us from the love of God \u24d7 that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Rm 8:1
\u24d7 Rm 5:8"}, {"pk": 4055955, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 9, "verse": 1, "text": "I speak the truth in Christ \u24d9 \u2009\u2014\u2009I am not lying; my conscience testifies to me through the Holy Spirit [1] \u2009\u2014\u2009", "comment": "[1] Or testifying with me by the Holy Spirit
\u24d9 Rm 1:9; 2Co 11:10; Gl 1:20; 1Tm 2:7"}, {"pk": 4055956, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 9, "verse": 2, "text": "that I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart."}, {"pk": 4055957, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 9, "verse": 3, "text": "For I could wish \u24da that I myself were cursed \u24db and cut off [2] from Christ for the benefit of my brothers and sisters, my own flesh and blood.", "comment": "\u24db 1Co 12:3; 16:22; Gl 1:8,9
\u24da Ex 32:32
[2] Lit to be anathema"}, {"pk": 4055958, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 9, "verse": 4, "text": "They are Israelites, \u24dc and to them belong the adoption, \u24dd the glory, \u24d0 the covenants, \u24d1 the giving of the law, \u24d2 the temple service, \u24d3 and the promises. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d1 Gn 17:2; Dt 29:14; Lk 1:72; Ac 3:25; Eph 2:12
\u24d4 Ac 2:39; 13:32; Eph 2:12
\u24d3 Dt 7:6; 14:1; Heb 9:1,6
\u24dc Rm 8:6
\u24dd Ex 4:22; Rm 8:15
\u24d0 Ex 40:34; 1Kg 8:11; Ezk 1:28; Heb 9:5
\u24d2 Dt 4:13-14; Ps 147:19"}, {"pk": 4055959, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 9, "verse": 5, "text": "The ancestors are theirs, \u24d5 and from them, by physical descent, [3] came the Christ, \u24d6 who is God \u24d7 over all, \u24d8 praised forever. [4] \u24d9 Amen.", "comment": "[4] Or the Messiah, the one who is over all, the God who is blessed forever, or Messiah. God, who is over all, be blessed forever
\u24d8 Col 1:16-19
\u24d9 Rm 1:25
\u24d5 Ac 3:13; Rm 11:28
[3] Lit them, according to the flesh
\u24d6 Mt 1:1-16; Rm 1:3
\u24d7 Jn 1:1; Col 2:9"}, {"pk": 4055960, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 9, "verse": 6, "text": "Now it is not as though the word of God has failed, \u24da because not all who are descended from Israel are Israel. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Jn 1:47; Rm 2:28-29; Gl 6:16
\u24da Nm 23:19"}, {"pk": 4055961, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 9, "verse": 7, "text": "Neither are all of Abraham\u2019s children his descendants. [5] \u24dc On the contrary, your offspring will be traced [6] through Isaac. [7] \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dc Jn 8:33,39; Gl 4:23
\u24dd Gn 21:12; Heb 11:18
[7] Gn 21:12
[5] Lit seed
[6] Lit called"}, {"pk": 4055962, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 9, "verse": 8, "text": "That is, it is not the children by physical descent [8] who are God\u2019s children, \u24d0 but the children of the promise \u24d1 are considered to be the offspring.", "comment": "[8] Lit children of the flesh
\u24d0 Rm 8:14
\u24d1 Rm 4:13,16; Gl 3:29; 4:28; Heb 11:11"}, {"pk": 4055963, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 9, "verse": 9, "text": "For this is the statement of the promise: At this time I will come, and Sarah will have a son. [9] \u24d2", "comment": "[9] Gn 18:10,14
\u24d2 Gn 18:10,14"}, {"pk": 4055964, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 9, "verse": 10, "text": "And not only that, \u24d3 but Rebekah conceived children \u24d4 through one man, our father Isaac.", "comment": "\u24d3 Rm 5:3
\u24d4 Gn 25:21"}, {"pk": 4055965, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 9, "verse": 11, "text": "For though her sons had not been born yet or done anything good or bad, so that God\u2019s purpose according to election might stand\u2009\u2014 \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Rm 4:17; 8:28"}, {"pk": 4055966, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 9, "verse": 12, "text": "not from works but from the one who calls\u2009\u2014\u2009she was told, The older will serve the younger. [10] \u24d6", "comment": "[10] Gn 25:23
\u24d6 Gn 25:23"}, {"pk": 4055967, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 9, "verse": 13, "text": "As it is written: I have loved Jacob, but I have hated Esau. [11] \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Mal 1:2-3
[11] Mal 1:2-3"}, {"pk": 4055968, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 9, "verse": 14, "text": "What should we say then? \u24d8 Is there injustice with God? \u24d9 Absolutely not! \u24da", "comment": "\u24d9 2Ch 19:7; Rm 2:11
\u24d8 Rm 3:5
\u24da Lk 20:16"}, {"pk": 4055969, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 9, "verse": 15, "text": "For he tells Moses, I will show mercy to whom I will show mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion. [12] \u24db", "comment": "[12] Ex 33:19
\u24db Ex 33:19"}, {"pk": 4055970, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 9, "verse": 16, "text": "So then, it does not depend on human will or effort \u24dc but on God who shows mercy. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dc Gl 2:2
\u24dd Eph 2:8"}, {"pk": 4055971, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 9, "verse": 17, "text": "For the Scripture tells Pharaoh, I raised you up for this reason so that I may display my power in you and that my name may be proclaimed in the whole earth. [13] \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Ex 9:16
[13] Ex 9:16"}, {"pk": 4055972, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 9, "verse": 18, "text": "So then, he has mercy on whom he wants to have mercy and he hardens whom he wants to harden. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Ex 4:21; 7:3; 9:12; 10:20,27; 11:10; 14:4,7; Dt 2:30; Jos 11:20; Jn 12:40; Rm 11:7,25"}, {"pk": 4055973, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 9, "verse": 19, "text": "You will say to me, \u24d2 therefore, \u201cWhy then does he still find fault? \u24d3 For who can resist his will?\u201d \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d3 Rm 3:7
\u24d4 2Ch 20:6; Jb 9:12; Dn 4:35
\u24d2 Rm 11:19; 1Co 15:25; Jms 2:18"}, {"pk": 4055974, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 9, "verse": 20, "text": "But who are you, a mere man, to talk back to God? \u24d5 Will what is formed say to the one who formed it, \u201cWhy did you make me like this?\u201d \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Is 29:16; 45:9; 64:8; Jr 18:6; 2Tm 2:20
\u24d5 Jb 33:13"}, {"pk": 4055975, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 9, "verse": 21, "text": "Or has the potter no right over the clay, \u24d7 to make from the same lump one piece of pottery for honor and another for dishonor?", "comment": "\u24d7 Is 64:8; Jr 18:6"}, {"pk": 4055976, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 9, "verse": 22, "text": "And what if God, wanting to display his wrath and to make his power known, endured with much patience \u24d8 objects of wrath prepared for destruction? \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Pr 16:4; 1Pt 2:8
\u24d8 Rm 2:4"}, {"pk": 4055977, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 9, "verse": 23, "text": "And what if he did this to make known the riches of his glory \u24da on objects of mercy \u24db that he prepared beforehand for glory \u24dc \u2009\u2014\u2009", "comment": "\u24db Ac 9:15
\u24da Rm 2:4; Eph 3:16
\u24dc Rm 8:29"}, {"pk": 4055978, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 9, "verse": 24, "text": "on us, the ones he also called, \u24dd not only from the Jews but also from the Gentiles? \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Rm 3:29
\u24dd Rm 8:28"}, {"pk": 4055979, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 9, "verse": 25, "text": "As it [14] also says in Hosea, I will call Not My People, My People,
and she who is Unloved, Beloved. [15] \u24d1
", "comment": "[15] Hs 2:23
[14] Or he
\u24d1 Hs 2:23; 1Pt 2:10"}, {"pk": 4055980, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 9, "verse": 26, "text": " And it will be in the place where they were told,
you are not my people,
there they will be called sons of the living God. [16] \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Hs 1:10; Mt 16:16
[16] Hs 1:10"}, {"pk": 4055981, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 9, "verse": 27, "text": "But Isaiah cries out concerning Israel, Though the number of Israelites
is like the sand of the sea, \u24d3
only the remnant will be saved; \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d3 Gn 22:17
\u24d4 Rm 11:5
[18] Is 10:22-23; 28:22; Hs 1:10"}, {"pk": 4055982, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 9, "verse": 28, "text": " since the Lord will execute his sentence
completely and decisively on the earth. [17] [18] \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Is 10:22-23; 28:22
[17] Or land"}, {"pk": 4055983, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 9, "verse": 29, "text": "And just as Isaiah predicted: If the Lord of Hosts [19] had not left us offspring, \u24d6
we would have become like Sodom,
and we would have been made like Gomorrah. [20] \u24d7
", "comment": "[20] Is 1:9
[19] Gk Sabaoth; or the Lord of Armies
\u24d6 Jms 5:4
\u24d7 Dt 29:23; Is 1:9; 13:19; Jr 49:18; 50:40; Am 4:11"}, {"pk": 4055984, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 9, "verse": 30, "text": "What should we say then? \u24d8 Gentiles, who did not pursue righteousness, have obtained righteousness\u2009\u2014\u2009namely the righteousness that comes from faith. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d8 Rm 9:14
\u24d9 Rm 1:17; 3:21; 10:6; Gl 2:16; 3:24; Php 3:9; Heb 11:7"}, {"pk": 4055985, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 9, "verse": 31, "text": "But Israel, pursuing the law of righteousness, \u24da has not achieved the righteousness of the law. [21] \u24db", "comment": "[21] Other mss read the law for righteousness
\u24da Is 51:1; Rm 10:2,20; 11:7
\u24db Gl 5:4"}, {"pk": 4055986, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 9, "verse": 32, "text": "Why is that? Because they did not pursue it by faith, but as if it were by works. [22] They stumbled over the stumbling stone. \u24dc", "comment": "[22] Other mss add of the law
\u24dc 1Pt 2:6,8"}, {"pk": 4055987, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 9, "verse": 33, "text": "As it is written, Look, I am putting a stone in Zion to stumble over
and a rock to trip over,
and the one who believes on him \u24dd
will not be put to shame. [23] \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Is 8:14; 28:16; Rm 5:5
\u24dd Rm 10:11
[23] Is 8:14; 28:16"}, {"pk": 4055988, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 10, "verse": 1, "text": "Brothers and sisters, my heart\u2019s desire and prayer to God concerning them [1] is for their salvation.", "comment": "[1] Other mss read God for Israel"}, {"pk": 4055989, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 10, "verse": 2, "text": "I can testify about them that they have zeal for God, \u24d1 but not according to knowledge.", "comment": "\u24d1 Ac 21:20"}, {"pk": 4055990, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 10, "verse": 3, "text": "Since they are ignorant of the righteousness of God \u24d2 and attempted to establish their own righteousness, they have not submitted to God\u2019s righteousness.", "comment": "\u24d2 Rm 1:17"}, {"pk": 4055991, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 10, "verse": 4, "text": "For Christ is the end [2] of the law for righteousness \u24d3 to everyone who believes, \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d3 Rm 7:1-4; Gl 3:24; 4:5
[2] Or goal
\u24d4 Rm 3:22"}, {"pk": 4055992, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 10, "verse": 5, "text": "since Moses writes about the righteousness that is from the law: The one who does these things will live by them. \u24d5 \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d5 Lv 18:5
\u24d6 Lv 18:5; Neh 9:29; Ezk 20:11,13,21; Rm 7:10"}, {"pk": 4055993, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 10, "verse": 6, "text": "But the righteousness that comes from faith \u24d7 speaks like this: Do not say in your heart, \u201cWho will go up to heaven?\u201d \u24d8 \u24d9 that is, to bring Christ down", "comment": "\u24d8 Dt 9:4; 30:12
\u24d7 Rm 9:30
\u24d9 Dt 9:4; 30:12"}, {"pk": 4055994, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 10, "verse": 7, "text": "or, \u201cWho will go down into the abyss?\u201d \u24da \u24db that is, to bring Christ up from the dead. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24db Dt 30:13; Lk 8:31
\u24da Dt 30:13
\u24dc Heb 13:20"}, {"pk": 4055995, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 10, "verse": 8, "text": "On the contrary, what does it say? The message is near you, in your mouth and in your heart. \u24dd \u24d0 This is the message of faith that we proclaim:", "comment": "\u24dd Dt 30:14
\u24d0 Dt 30:14"}, {"pk": 4055996, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 10, "verse": 9, "text": "If you confess with your mouth, \u201cJesus is Lord,\u201d \u24d1 and believe in your heart \u24d2 that God raised him from the dead, \u24d3 you will be saved.", "comment": "\u24d1 Mt 10:32; Lk 12:8; Rm 14:9; 1Co 12:3; Php 2:11
\u24d2 Ac 16:31; Rm 4:24
\u24d3 Ac 2:24"}, {"pk": 4055997, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 10, "verse": 10, "text": "One believes with the heart, resulting in righteousness, and one confesses with the mouth, resulting in salvation."}, {"pk": 4055998, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 10, "verse": 11, "text": "For the Scripture says, Everyone who believes on him will not be put to shame, \u24d4 \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Is 28:16
\u24d4 Is 28:16"}, {"pk": 4055999, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 10, "verse": 12, "text": "since there is no distinction between Jew and Greek, \u24d6 because the same Lord \u24d7 of all \u24d8 richly blesses all who call on him.", "comment": "\u24d6 Rm 3:22,29
\u24d7 Ac 10:36
\u24d8 Rm 3:29"}, {"pk": 4056000, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 10, "verse": 13, "text": "For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. [3] \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Jl 2:32; Ac 2:21; 7:59
[3] Jl 2:32"}, {"pk": 4056001, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 10, "verse": 14, "text": "How, then, can they call on him they have not believed in? And how can they believe without hearing about him? \u24da And how can they hear without a preacher? \u24db", "comment": "\u24da Eph 2:17; 4:21
\u24db Ac 8:31; Ti 1:3"}, {"pk": 4056002, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 10, "verse": 15, "text": "And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: How beautiful [4] are the feet of those who bring good news. [5] \u24dc", "comment": "[5] Is 52:7; Nah 1:15
[4] Or welcome, or timely
\u24dc Is 52:7; Nah 1:15; Rm 1:15; 15:20"}, {"pk": 4056003, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 10, "verse": 16, "text": "But not all obeyed the gospel. \u24dd For Isaiah says, Lord, who has believed our message? [6] \u24d0", "comment": "[6] Is 53:1
\u24dd Rm 3:3
\u24d0 Is 53:1; Jn 12:38"}, {"pk": 4056004, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 10, "verse": 17, "text": "So faith comes from what is heard, \u24d1 and what is heard comes through the message about Christ. [7] \u24d2", "comment": "[7] Other mss read God
\u24d1 Gl 3:2,5
\u24d2 Col 3:16"}, {"pk": 4056005, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 10, "verse": 18, "text": "But I ask, \u201cDid they not hear?\u201d Yes, they did: Their voice has gone out to the whole earth,
and their words to the ends of the world. [8] \u24d3
", "comment": "[8] Ps 19:4
\u24d3 Ps 19:4; Rm 1:8; Col 1:16,23; 1Th 1:8"}, {"pk": 4056006, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 10, "verse": 19, "text": "But I ask, \u201cDid Israel not understand?\u201d First, Moses said, I will make you jealous
of those who are not a nation; \u24d4
I will make you angry by a nation
that lacks understanding. [9] \u24d5
", "comment": "[9] Dt 32:21
\u24d4 Rm 11:11,14
\u24d5 Dt 32:21"}, {"pk": 4056007, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 10, "verse": 20, "text": "And Isaiah says boldly, I was found
by those who were not looking for me;
I revealed myself
to those who were not asking for me. [10] \u24d6
", "comment": "[10] Is 65:1
\u24d6 Is 65:1; Rm 9:30"}, {"pk": 4056008, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 10, "verse": 21, "text": "But to Israel he says, All day long I have held out my hands to a disobedient and defiant people. [11] \u24d7", "comment": "[11] Is 65:2
\u24d7 Is 65:2"}, {"pk": 4056009, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 11, "verse": 1, "text": "I ask, then, has God rejected his people? \u24d8 Absolutely not! \u24d9 For I too am an Israelite, a descendant of Abraham, \u24da from the tribe of Benjamin.", "comment": "\u24d9 Lk 20:16
\u24d8 1Sm 12:22; Jr 33:24-26
\u24da 2Co 11:22; Php 3:5"}, {"pk": 4056010, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 11, "verse": 2, "text": "God has not rejected his people whom he foreknew. \u24db Or don\u2019t you know \u24dc what the Scripture says in the passage about Elijah\u2009\u2014\u2009how he pleads with God against Israel?", "comment": "\u24dc Rm 6:16
\u24db 1Sm 12:22; Ps 94:14; Rm 8:29; 1Pt 1:2"}, {"pk": 4056011, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 11, "verse": 3, "text": "Lord, they have killed your prophets and torn down your altars. I am the only one left, and they are trying to take my life! [1] \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd 1Kg 19:10,14; 1Th 2:14
[1] 1Kg 19:10,14"}, {"pk": 4056012, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 11, "verse": 4, "text": "But what was God\u2019s answer to him? I have left seven thousand for myself who have not bowed down to Baal. [2] \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 1Kg 19:18
[2] 1Kg 19:18"}, {"pk": 4056013, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 11, "verse": 5, "text": "In the same way, then, there is also at the present time a remnant chosen by grace. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 2Kg 19:4; Rm 9:27"}, {"pk": 4056014, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 11, "verse": 6, "text": "Now if by grace, \u24d2 then it is not by works; otherwise grace ceases to be grace. [3]", "comment": "[3] Other mss add But if of works it is no longer grace; otherwise work is no longer work.
\u24d2 Rm 4:4"}, {"pk": 4056015, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 11, "verse": 7, "text": "What then? Israel did not find what it was looking for, \u24d3 but the elect did find it. The rest were hardened, \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d3 Rm 9:31
\u24d4 Mk 6:52; Rm 9:18; 11:25; 2Co 2:14"}, {"pk": 4056016, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 11, "verse": 8, "text": "as it is written, God gave them a spirit of stupor,
eyes that cannot see
and ears that cannot hear,
to this day. [4] \u24d5
", "comment": "[4] Dt 29:4; Is 29:10
\u24d5 Dt 29:4; Is 29:10; Mt 13:13-14"}, {"pk": 4056017, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 11, "verse": 9, "text": "And David says, Let their table become a snare and a trap,
a pitfall and a retribution to them.
", "comment": "[5] Ps 69:22-23"}, {"pk": 4056018, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 11, "verse": 10, "text": " Let their eyes be darkened so that they cannot see,
and their backs be bent continually. [5] \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 69:22-23"}, {"pk": 4056019, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 11, "verse": 11, "text": "I ask, then, have they stumbled so as to fall? Absolutely not! On the contrary, by their transgression, salvation has come to the Gentiles \u24d7 to make Israel jealous.", "comment": "\u24d7 Ac 28:28"}, {"pk": 4056020, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 11, "verse": 12, "text": "Now if their transgression brings riches for the world, and their failure riches for the Gentiles, how much more will their fullness bring! \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Rm 11:25"}, {"pk": 4056021, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 11, "verse": 13, "text": "Now I am speaking to you Gentiles. Insofar as I am an apostle to the Gentiles, \u24d9 I magnify my ministry,", "comment": "\u24d9 Ac 9:15"}, {"pk": 4056022, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 11, "verse": 14, "text": "if I might somehow make my own people [6] \u24da jealous and save some of them. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db 1Co 1:21; 7:16; 9:22; 1Tm 1:15; 2:4; 2Tm 1:9; Ti 3:5
[6] Lit flesh
\u24da Gn 29:14; 2Sm 19:12-13; Rm 9:3"}, {"pk": 4056023, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 11, "verse": 15, "text": "For if their rejection brings reconciliation \u24dc to the world, what will their acceptance mean but life from the dead? \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Lk 15:24,32
\u24dc Rm 5:11"}, {"pk": 4056024, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 11, "verse": 16, "text": "Now if the firstfruits are holy, \u24d0 so is the whole batch. And if the root is holy, so are the branches.", "comment": "\u24d0 Nm 15:17-21; Neh 10:37; Ezk 44:30"}, {"pk": 4056025, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 11, "verse": 17, "text": "Now if some of the branches were broken off, \u24d1 and you, though a wild olive branch, were grafted in among them \u24d2 and have come to share in the rich root [7] of the cultivated olive tree,", "comment": "[7] Other mss read the root and the richness
\u24d2 Eph 2:12-13
\u24d1 Jr 11:16; Jn 15:2"}, {"pk": 4056026, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 11, "verse": 18, "text": "do not boast that you are better than those branches. But if you do boast\u2009\u2014\u2009you do not sustain the root, but the root sustains you. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Jn 4:22"}, {"pk": 4056027, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 11, "verse": 19, "text": "Then you will say, \u24d4 \u201cBranches were broken off so that I might be grafted in.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d4 Rm 9:19"}, {"pk": 4056028, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 11, "verse": 20, "text": "True enough; they were broken off because of unbelief, but you stand by faith. \u24d5 Do not be arrogant, but beware, [8] \u24d6", "comment": "[8] Lit fear
\u24d5 Rm 5:2; 1Co 10:12; 2Co 1:24
\u24d6 Rm 12:16; 1Tm 6:17; 1Pt 1:17"}, {"pk": 4056029, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 11, "verse": 21, "text": "because if God did not spare the natural branches, he will not spare you either."}, {"pk": 4056030, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 11, "verse": 22, "text": "Therefore, consider God\u2019s kindness and severity: severity toward those who have fallen but God\u2019s kindness \u24d7 toward you\u2009\u2014\u2009if you remain in his kindness. \u24d8 Otherwise you too will be cut off. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Jn 15:2
\u24d7 Rm 2:4
\u24d8 1Co 15:2; Heb 3:6,14"}, {"pk": 4056031, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 11, "verse": 23, "text": "And even they, if they do not remain in unbelief, \u24da will be grafted in, because God has the power to graft them in again.", "comment": "\u24da 2Co 3:16"}, {"pk": 4056032, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 11, "verse": 24, "text": "For if you were cut off from your native wild olive tree and against nature were grafted into a cultivated olive tree, how much more will these\u2009\u2014\u2009the natural branches\u2009\u2014\u2009be grafted into their own olive tree?"}, {"pk": 4056033, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 11, "verse": 25, "text": "I don\u2019t want you to be ignorant \u24db of this mystery, \u24dc brothers and sisters, so that you will not be conceited: \u24dd A partial hardening has come upon Israel \u24d0 until the fullness of the Gentiles has come in. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d0 Rm 11:7
\u24db Rm 1:13
\u24dc Mt 13:11; Rm 16:25; 1Co 2:7-10; Eph 3:3-5,9
\u24dd Rm 12:16
\u24d1 Lk 21:24; Jn 10:16"}, {"pk": 4056034, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 11, "verse": 26, "text": "And in this way all [9] Israel will be saved, as it is written, The Deliverer will come from Zion;
he will turn godlessness away from Jacob.
", "comment": "[9] Or And then all
[10] Is 59:20-21"}, {"pk": 4056035, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 11, "verse": 27, "text": " And this will be my covenant with them [10] \u24d2
when I take away their sins. [11] \u24d3
", "comment": "[11] Jr 31:31-34
\u24d2 Is 59:20-21
\u24d3 Jr 31:31-34; Heb 8:10,12"}, {"pk": 4056036, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 11, "verse": 28, "text": "Regarding the gospel, they are enemies for your advantage, \u24d4 but regarding election, they are loved because of the patriarchs, \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d4 Rm 5:10
\u24d5 Dt 7:8; 10:15; Rm 9:5"}, {"pk": 4056037, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 11, "verse": 29, "text": "since God\u2019s gracious gifts and calling \u24d6 are irrevocable. [12] \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 Rm 8:28; 1Co 1:26; Eph 1:18; 4:1,4; Php 3:14; 2Th 1:11; 2Tm 1:9; Heb 3:1; 2Pt 1:10
[12] Or are not taken back
\u24d7 Heb 7:21"}, {"pk": 4056038, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 11, "verse": 30, "text": "As you once disobeyed God but now have received mercy through their disobedience,"}, {"pk": 4056039, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 11, "verse": 31, "text": "so they too have now disobeyed, resulting in mercy to you, so that they also may now [13] receive mercy.", "comment": "[13] Other mss omit now"}, {"pk": 4056040, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 11, "verse": 32, "text": "For God has imprisoned all in disobedience \u24d8 so that he may have mercy on all.", "comment": "\u24d8 Rm 3:9; Gl 3:22-23"}, {"pk": 4056041, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 11, "verse": 33, "text": "Oh, the depth of the riches \u24d9
both of the wisdom and of the knowledge of God! \u24da
How unsearchable his judgments \u24db
and untraceable his ways!
", "comment": "\u24db Jb 5:9; 11:7; 15:8
\u24d9 Rm 2:4; Eph 3:8
\u24da Col 2:3; Eph 3:10"}, {"pk": 4056042, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 11, "verse": 34, "text": " For who has known the mind of the Lord? \u24dc
Or who has been his counselor?
", "comment": "\u24dc Is 40:13-14; 1Co 2:16
[14] Jb 41:11; Is 40:13; Jr 23:18"}, {"pk": 4056043, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 11, "verse": 35, "text": " And who has ever given to God,
that he should be repaid? [14] \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Jb 35:7; 41:11; Is 40:13; Jr 23:18"}, {"pk": 4056044, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 11, "verse": 36, "text": "For from him and through him
and to him are all things. \u24d0
To him be the glory forever. Amen.
", "comment": "\u24d0 1Co 8:6; 11:12; Col 1:16; Heb 2:10"}, {"pk": 4056045, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 12, "verse": 1, "text": "Therefore, brothers and sisters, in view of the mercies of God, I urge you \u24d1 to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, \u24d2 holy and pleasing to God; this is your true worship. [1]", "comment": "\u24d1 1Co 1:10; 2Co 10:2; Eph 4:1; 1Pt 2:11
[1] Or your reasonable service
\u24d2 Rm 6:13,16,19; 1Co 6:20; Heb 13:15; 1Pt 2:5"}, {"pk": 4056046, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 12, "verse": 2, "text": "Do not be conformed \u24d3 to this age, \u24d4 but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, \u24d5 so that you may discern what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will \u24d6 of God.", "comment": "\u24d4 Mt 13:22; Gl 1:4; 1Jn 2:15
\u24d6 Eph 5:10,17; Col 1:9
\u24d3 1Pt 1:14
\u24d5 Eph 4:23; Ti 3:5"}, {"pk": 4056047, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 12, "verse": 3, "text": "For by the grace \u24d7 given to me, I tell everyone among you not to think of himself more highly than he should think. \u24d8 Instead, think sensibly, as God has distributed a measure of faith \u24d9 to each one.", "comment": "\u24d7 Rm 1:5; 15:15; 1Co 3:10; 15:10; Gl 2:9; Eph 3:7-8
\u24d9 1Co 7:17; 2Co 10:13; Eph 4:7; 1Pt 4:11
\u24d8 Rm 11:20"}, {"pk": 4056048, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 12, "verse": 4, "text": "Now as we have many parts in one body, \u24da and all the parts do not have the same function,", "comment": "\u24da 1Co 12:12-14; Eph 4:4,16"}, {"pk": 4056049, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 12, "verse": 5, "text": "in the same way we who are many \u24db are one body in Christ \u24dc and individually members of one another.", "comment": "\u24dc 1Co 12:20,27; Eph 4:12,25
\u24db 1Co 10:17,23"}, {"pk": 4056050, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 12, "verse": 6, "text": "According to the grace given to us, we have different gifts: \u24dd If prophecy, \u24d0 use it according to the proportion of one\u2019s [2] faith;", "comment": "[2] Or the, also in v. 19
\u24dd 1Co 7:7; 12:4; 1Pt 4:10-11
\u24d0 Ac 13:1; 1Co 12:10"}, {"pk": 4056051, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 12, "verse": 7, "text": "if service, \u24d1 use it in service; if teaching, \u24d2 in teaching;", "comment": "\u24d2 Ac 13:1; 1Co 14:26
\u24d1 Ac 6:1; 1Co 12:28"}, {"pk": 4056052, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 12, "verse": 8, "text": "if exhorting, \u24d3 in exhortation; giving, with generosity; \u24d4 leading, \u24d5 with diligence; showing mercy, with cheerfulness. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 2Co 9:7
\u24d4 2Co 8:2; 9:11,13
\u24d5 1Co 12:28; 1Tm 5:17
\u24d3 Ac 4:36; 11:23; 13:15"}, {"pk": 4056053, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 12, "verse": 9, "text": "Let love be without hypocrisy. \u24d7 Detest evil; \u24d8 cling to what is good.", "comment": "\u24d8 1Th 5:21-22
\u24d7 2Co 6:6; 1Tm 1:5"}, {"pk": 4056054, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 12, "verse": 10, "text": "Love one another deeply as brothers and sisters. \u24d9 Outdo one another in showing honor. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Rm 13:7; Php 2:3; 1Pt 2:17
\u24d9 Jn 13:34; 1Th 4:9; Heb 13:1; 2Pt 1:7"}, {"pk": 4056055, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 12, "verse": 11, "text": "Do not lack diligence in zeal; be fervent in the Spirit; [3] \u24db serve the Lord. \u24dc", "comment": "[3] Or in spirit
\u24db Ac 18:25
\u24dc Ac 20:19"}, {"pk": 4056056, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 12, "verse": 12, "text": "Rejoice in hope; \u24dd be patient in affliction; \u24d0 be persistent in prayer. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d0 Heb 10:32,36
\u24d1 Ac 1:14
\u24dd Rm 5:2"}, {"pk": 4056057, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 12, "verse": 13, "text": "Share with the saints in their needs; \u24d2 pursue hospitality. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Mt 25:35; 1Tm 3:2
\u24d2 Rm 15:25; 1Co 16:15; 2Co 9:1; Heb 6:10"}, {"pk": 4056058, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 12, "verse": 14, "text": "Bless those who persecute you; \u24d4 bless and do not curse.", "comment": "\u24d4 Mt 5:44; Lk 6:22; 1Co 4:12"}, {"pk": 4056059, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 12, "verse": 15, "text": "Rejoice with those who rejoice; \u24d5 weep with those who weep.", "comment": "\u24d5 Jb 30:25; Heb 13:3"}, {"pk": 4056060, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 12, "verse": 16, "text": "Live in harmony with one another. \u24d6 Do not be proud; \u24d7 instead, associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own estimation. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Rm 11:25; Pr 3:7
\u24d6 Rm 15:5; 2Co 13:11; Php 2:2; 4:2; 1Pt 3:8
\u24d7 Rm 11:20"}, {"pk": 4056061, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 12, "verse": 17, "text": "Do not repay anyone evil for evil. \u24d9 Give careful thought to do what is honorable \u24da in everyone\u2019s eyes.", "comment": "\u24da 2Co 8:21
\u24d9 Pr 20:22; 24:29"}, {"pk": 4056062, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 12, "verse": 18, "text": "If possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Mk 9:50; Rm 14:19"}, {"pk": 4056063, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 12, "verse": 19, "text": "Friends, do not avenge yourselves; instead, leave room for God\u2019s wrath, because it is written, Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay, [4] \u24dc says the Lord.", "comment": "\u24dc Dt 32:35; Ps 94:1; 1Th 4:6; Heb 10:30
[4] Dt 32:35"}, {"pk": 4056064, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 12, "verse": 20, "text": "But If your enemy is hungry, feed him. \u24dd
If he is thirsty, give him something to drink.
For in so doing
you will be heaping fiery coals on his head. [5] \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24dd Mt 5:44; Lk 6:27
\u24d0 2Kg 6:22; Pr 25:21-22
[5] Pr 25:21-22"}, {"pk": 4056065, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 12, "verse": 21, "text": "Do not be conquered by evil, but conquer evil with good."}, {"pk": 4056066, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 13, "verse": 1, "text": "Let everyone submit to the governing authorities, \u24d1 since there is no authority except from God, \u24d2 and the authorities that exist are instituted by God.", "comment": "\u24d1 Ti 3:1; 1Pt 2:13
\u24d2 Dn 2:21; 4:17; Jn 19:1"}, {"pk": 4056067, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 13, "verse": 2, "text": "So then, the one who resists the authority is opposing God\u2019s command, and those who oppose it will bring judgment on themselves."}, {"pk": 4056068, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 13, "verse": 3, "text": "For rulers are not a terror \u24d3 to good conduct, but to bad. Do you want to be unafraid of the authority? Do what is good, and you will have its approval.", "comment": "\u24d3 1Pt 2:14"}, {"pk": 4056069, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 13, "verse": 4, "text": "For it is God\u2019s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, because it does not carry the sword for no reason. For it is God\u2019s servant, an avenger \u24d4 that brings wrath on the one who does wrong.", "comment": "\u24d4 1Th 4:6"}, {"pk": 4056070, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 13, "verse": 5, "text": "Therefore, you must submit, not only because of wrath but also because of your conscience. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 1Pt 2:13,19"}, {"pk": 4056071, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 13, "verse": 6, "text": "And for this reason you pay taxes, since the authorities are God\u2019s servants, continually attending to these tasks. [1]", "comment": "[1] Lit to this very thing"}, {"pk": 4056072, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 13, "verse": 7, "text": "Pay your obligations \u24d6 to everyone: taxes to those you owe taxes, \u24d7 tolls to those you owe tolls, respect to those you owe respect, \u24d8 and honor to those you owe honor.", "comment": "\u24d7 Lk 20:22; 23:2
\u24d8 Mt 17:25
\u24d6 Mt 22:21"}, {"pk": 4056073, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 13, "verse": 8, "text": "Do not owe anyone anything, except to love one another, for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Mt 7:12; 22:39; Jn 13:34; Rm 12:10; Gl 5:14; Jms 2:8"}, {"pk": 4056074, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 13, "verse": 9, "text": "The commandments, Do not commit adultery; do not murder; do not steal; [2] do not covet; [3] \u24da and any other commandment, are summed up by this commandment: Love your neighbor as yourself. [4] \u24db", "comment": "[4] Lv 19:18
[2] Other mss add do not bear false witness
[3] Ex 20:13-17; Dt 5:17-21
\u24da Ex 20:13-17; Dt 5:17-21
\u24db Lv 19:18; Mt 19:19"}, {"pk": 4056075, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 13, "verse": 10, "text": "Love does no wrong to a neighbor. Love, therefore, is the fulfillment of the law."}, {"pk": 4056076, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 13, "verse": 11, "text": "Besides this, since you know the time, it is already the hour \u24dc for you [5] to wake up from sleep, \u24dd because now our salvation is nearer than when we first believed. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd Mk 13:37; 1Co 15:34; Eph 5:14; 1Th 5:6
\u24dc 1Co 7:29; 10:11; Jms 5:8; 1Pt 4:7; 2Pt 3:9,11; 1Jn 2:18; Rv 1:3; 22:10
[5] Other mss read for us
\u24d0 Ac 19:2; 1Co 3:5; 15:2"}, {"pk": 4056077, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 13, "verse": 12, "text": "The night is nearly over, and the day is near; \u24d1 so let us discard the deeds of darkness \u24d2 and put on the armor of light. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d1 Heb 10:25; 1Jn 2:8; Rv 1:3; 22:10
\u24d2 Eph 5:11
\u24d3 2Co 6:7; 10:4; Eph 6:11,13; 1Th 5:8"}, {"pk": 4056078, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 13, "verse": 13, "text": "Let us walk with decency, \u24d4 as in the daytime: not in carousing and drunkenness; \u24d5 not in sexual impurity and promiscuity; not in quarreling and jealousy.", "comment": "\u24d5 Lk 21:34; Gl 5:21; Eph 5:18; 1Pt 4:3
\u24d4 1Th 4:12"}, {"pk": 4056079, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 13, "verse": 14, "text": "But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, \u24d6 and don\u2019t make plans to gratify the desires of the flesh. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 Jb 29:14; Gl 3:27; Eph 4:24; Col 3:10,12
\u24d7 Gl 5:16; 1Pt 2:11"}, {"pk": 4056080, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 14, "verse": 1, "text": "Accept \u24d8 anyone who is weak in faith, \u24d9 but don\u2019t argue about disputed matters.", "comment": "\u24d9 Rm 15:1; 1Co 8:9-11; 9:22
\u24d8 Ac 28:2; Rm 11:15; 12:3; 15:7"}, {"pk": 4056081, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 14, "verse": 2, "text": "One person believes he may eat anything, \u24da while one who is weak eats only vegetables.", "comment": "\u24da Rm 14:14"}, {"pk": 4056082, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 14, "verse": 3, "text": "One who eats must not look down on one who does not eat, \u24db and one who does not eat must not judge one who does, \u24dc because God has accepted him. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dc Col 2:16
\u24db Lk 18:9
\u24dd Ac 28:2; Rm 11:15; 15:7"}, {"pk": 4056083, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 14, "verse": 4, "text": "Who are you to judge \u24d0 another\u2019s household servant? Before his own Lord he stands or falls. And he will stand, because the Lord is able [1] to make him stand.", "comment": "\u24d0 Rm 9:20; Jms 4:12
[1] Other mss read For God has the power"}, {"pk": 4056084, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 14, "verse": 5, "text": "One person judges one day to be more important than another day. \u24d1 Someone else judges every day to be the same. Let each one be fully convinced in his own mind. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d1 Gl 4:10
\u24d2 Lk 1:1; Rm 4:21"}, {"pk": 4056085, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 14, "verse": 6, "text": "Whoever observes the day, observes it for the honor of the Lord. [2] Whoever eats, eats for the Lord, since he gives thanks to God; \u24d3 and whoever does not eat, it is for the Lord that he does not eat it, and he gives thanks to God.", "comment": "[2] Other mss add but whoever does not observe the day, it is to the Lord that he does not observe it
\u24d3 Mt 14:19; 1Co 10:30; 1Tm 4:3-4"}, {"pk": 4056086, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 14, "verse": 7, "text": "For none of us lives for himself, and no one dies for himself. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Rm 8:38; 2Co 5:15; Gl 2:20; Php 1:20"}, {"pk": 4056087, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 14, "verse": 8, "text": "If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord. Therefore, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Lk 20:38; Php 1:20; 1Th 5:10; Rv 14:13"}, {"pk": 4056088, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 14, "verse": 9, "text": "Christ died and returned to life \u24d6 for this: that he might be Lord over both the dead and the living. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 Rv 1:18; 2:8
\u24d7 Mt 28:18; Jn 12:24; Php 2:11; 1Th 5:10"}, {"pk": 4056089, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 14, "verse": 10, "text": "But you, why do you judge your brother or sister? Or you, why do you despise your brother or sister? For we will all stand before the judgment seat of God. [3] \u24d8", "comment": "[3] Other mss read of Christ
\u24d8 Rm 2:16; 2Co 5:10"}, {"pk": 4056090, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 14, "verse": 11, "text": "For it is written, As I live, says the Lord,
every knee will bow to me, \u24d9
and every tongue will give praise to God. [4] \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Is 45:23; 49:18
\u24d9 Php 2:10-11
[4] Is 45:23; 49:18"}, {"pk": 4056091, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 14, "verse": 12, "text": "So then, each of us will give an account of himself to God. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Mt 12:36; 16:27; 1Pt 4:5"}, {"pk": 4056092, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 14, "verse": 13, "text": "Therefore, let us no longer judge one another. \u24dc Instead decide never to put a stumbling block or pitfall in the way of your brother or sister. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dc Mt 7:1; Rm 14:3
\u24dd 1Co 8:13"}, {"pk": 4056093, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 14, "verse": 14, "text": "I know and am persuaded in the Lord Jesus that nothing is unclean in itself. \u24d0 Still, to someone who considers a thing to be unclean, to that one it is unclean. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d0 Ac 10:15; Rm 14:2,20
\u24d1 1Co 8:7"}, {"pk": 4056094, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 14, "verse": 15, "text": "For if your brother or sister is hurt by what you eat, you are no longer walking according to love. \u24d2 Do not destroy, by what you eat, someone for whom Christ died. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 1Co 8:11
\u24d2 Eph 5:2"}, {"pk": 4056095, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 14, "verse": 16, "text": "Therefore, do not let your good be slandered, \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 1Co 10:30; Ti 2:5"}, {"pk": 4056096, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 14, "verse": 17, "text": "for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, \u24d5 but righteousness, peace, and joy \u24d6 in the Holy Spirit.", "comment": "\u24d5 1Co 8:8
\u24d6 Rm 15:13; Gl 5:22"}, {"pk": 4056097, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 14, "verse": 18, "text": "Whoever serves Christ \u24d7 in this way is acceptable to God and receives human approval. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 2Co 8:21; Php 4:8; 1Pt 2:12
\u24d7 Rm 16:18"}, {"pk": 4056098, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 14, "verse": 19, "text": "So then, let us pursue what promotes peace \u24d9 and what builds up one another. \u24da", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 34:14; Rm 12:18; 1Co 7:15; 2Tm 2:22; Heb 12:14
\u24da Rm 15:2; 1Co 10:23; 14:3,26; 2Co 12:19; Eph 4:12,29"}, {"pk": 4056099, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 14, "verse": 20, "text": "Do not tear down God\u2019s work because of food. Everything is clean, but it is wrong to make someone fall by what he eats. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db 1Co 8:9-13"}, {"pk": 4056100, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 14, "verse": 21, "text": "It is a good thing not to eat meat, or drink wine, or do anything that makes your brother or sister stumble. [5]", "comment": "[5] Other mss add or offended or weakened"}, {"pk": 4056101, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 14, "verse": 22, "text": "Whatever you believe about these things, keep between yourself and God. Blessed is the one who does not condemn himself by what he approves. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc 1Jn 3:21"}, {"pk": 4056102, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 14, "verse": 23, "text": "But whoever doubts stands condemned if he eats, \u24dd because his eating is not from faith, [6] and everything that is not from faith is sin.", "comment": "\u24dd Rm 14:5
[6] Or conviction"}, {"pk": 4056103, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 15, "verse": 1, "text": "Now we who are strong have an obligation to bear the weaknesses of those without strength, \u24d0 and not to please ourselves.", "comment": "\u24d0 Rm 14:1; Gl 6:2; 1Th 5:14"}, {"pk": 4056104, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 15, "verse": 2, "text": "Each one of us is to please his neighbor for his good, to build him up. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 1Co 9:22; 10:24,33; 2Co 13:9"}, {"pk": 4056105, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 15, "verse": 3, "text": "For even Christ did not please himself. \u24d2 On the contrary, as it is written, The insults of those who insult you have fallen on me. [1] \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 69:9
\u24d2 2Co 8:9
[1] Ps 69:9"}, {"pk": 4056106, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 15, "verse": 4, "text": "For whatever was written in the past was written for our instruction, \u24d4 so that we may have hope through endurance and through the encouragement from the Scriptures.", "comment": "\u24d4 Rm 4:23; 2Tm 3:16"}, {"pk": 4056107, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 15, "verse": 5, "text": "Now may the God who gives [2] endurance and encouragement \u24d5 grant you to live in harmony with one another, \u24d6 according to Christ Jesus,", "comment": "\u24d5 2Co 1:3
[2] Lit God of
\u24d6 Rm 12:16"}, {"pk": 4056108, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 15, "verse": 6, "text": "so that you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ \u24d7 with one mind and one voice.", "comment": "\u24d7 Rv 1:6"}, {"pk": 4056109, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 15, "verse": 7, "text": "Therefore accept one another, \u24d8 just as Christ also accepted you, to the glory of God.", "comment": "\u24d8 Rm 14:1"}, {"pk": 4056110, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 15, "verse": 8, "text": "For I say that Christ became a servant of the circumcised [3] on behalf of God\u2019s truth, \u24d9 to confirm the promises to the fathers, \u24da", "comment": "\u24d9 Mt 15:24; Ac 3:26
[3] The Jews
\u24da Rm 4:16; 2Co 1:20"}, {"pk": 4056111, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 15, "verse": 9, "text": "and so that Gentiles \u24db may glorify God for his mercy. \u24dc As it is written, Therefore I will praise you among the Gentiles,
and I will sing praise to your name. [4] \u24dd
", "comment": "[4] 2Sm 22:50; Ps 18:49
\u24db Rm 3:29; 11:30
\u24dc Mt 9:8
\u24dd 2Sm 22:50; Ps 18:49"}, {"pk": 4056112, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 15, "verse": 10, "text": "Again it says, Rejoice, you Gentiles, with his people! [5] \u24d0", "comment": "[5] Dt 32:43
\u24d0 Dt 32:43"}, {"pk": 4056113, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 15, "verse": 11, "text": "And again, Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles;
let all the peoples praise him! [6] \u24d1
", "comment": "[6] Ps 117:1
\u24d1 Ps 117:1"}, {"pk": 4056114, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 15, "verse": 12, "text": "And again, Isaiah says, The root of Jesse \u24d2 will appear,
the one who rises to rule the Gentiles;
the Gentiles will hope in him. [7] \u24d3
", "comment": "[7] Is 11:10
\u24d2 Rv 5:5; 22:16
\u24d3 Is 11:10; Mt 12:21"}, {"pk": 4056115, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 15, "verse": 13, "text": "Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe \u24d4 so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d4 Rm 14:17
\u24d5 1Co 2:4; 1Th 1:5"}, {"pk": 4056116, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 15, "verse": 14, "text": "My brothers and sisters, I myself am convinced about you that you also are full of goodness, \u24d6 filled with all knowledge, \u24d7 and able to instruct one another.", "comment": "\u24d6 Eph 5:9; 2Th 1:11
\u24d7 1Co 1:5; 8:1,7,10; 12:8; 13:2"}, {"pk": 4056117, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 15, "verse": 15, "text": "Nevertheless, I have written to remind you more boldly on some points [8] because of the grace given me by God \u24d8", "comment": "[8] Other mss add brothers
\u24d8 Rm 12:3"}, {"pk": 4056118, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 15, "verse": 16, "text": "to be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles, \u24d9 serving as a priest of the gospel of God. \u24da My purpose is that the Gentiles may be an acceptable offering, \u24db sanctified by the Holy Spirit.", "comment": "\u24db Rm 12:1; Eph 5:2; Php 2:17
\u24d9 Ac 9:15; Rm 11:13
\u24da Rm 1:1"}, {"pk": 4056119, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 15, "verse": 17, "text": "Therefore I have reason to boast in Christ Jesus \u24dc regarding what pertains to God. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Heb 2:17; 5:1
\u24dc Php 3:3"}, {"pk": 4056120, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 15, "verse": 18, "text": "For I would not dare say anything except what Christ has accomplished through me \u24d0 by word and deed for the obedience of the Gentiles,", "comment": "\u24d0 Ac 15:12; 21:19; Rm 1:5; 2Co 3:5"}, {"pk": 4056121, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 15, "verse": 19, "text": "by the power of miraculous signs and wonders, \u24d1 and by the power of God\u2019s Spirit. As a result, I have fully proclaimed the gospel of Christ from Jerusalem \u24d2 all the way around to Illyricum. [9] \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Ac 20:1
\u24d1 Jn 4:48
\u24d2 Ac 22:17-21
[9] A Roman province northwest of Greece on the eastern shore of the Adriatic Sea"}, {"pk": 4056122, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 15, "verse": 20, "text": "My aim is to preach the gospel where Christ has not been named, \u24d4 so that I will not build on someone else\u2019s foundation, \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d4 Rm 1:15; 10:15
\u24d5 1Co 3:10; 2Co 10:15-16"}, {"pk": 4056123, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 15, "verse": 21, "text": "but, as it is written, Those who were not told about him will see,
and those who have not heard will understand. [10] \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Is 52:15
[10] Is 52:15"}, {"pk": 4056124, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 15, "verse": 22, "text": "That is why I have been prevented many times from coming to you. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Rm 1:13; 1Th 2:18"}, {"pk": 4056125, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 15, "verse": 23, "text": "But now I no longer have any work to do in these regions, [11] and I have strongly desired for many years to come to you \u24d8", "comment": "[11] Lit now, having no longer a place in these parts
\u24d8 Ac 19:21; Rm 1:10"}, {"pk": 4056126, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 15, "verse": 24, "text": "whenever I travel to Spain. [12] For I hope to see you when I pass through and to be assisted by you for my journey there, \u24d9 once I have first enjoyed your company \u24da for a while.", "comment": "\u24d9 Ac 15:3
[12] Other mss add I will come to you.
\u24da Rm 1:12"}, {"pk": 4056127, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 15, "verse": 25, "text": "Right now I am traveling to Jerusalem \u24db to serve the saints, \u24dc", "comment": "\u24db Ac 19:21
\u24dc Ac 24:17"}, {"pk": 4056128, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 15, "verse": 26, "text": "because Macedonia \u24dd and Achaia \u24d0 were pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the saints in Jerusalem.", "comment": "\u24d0 Ac 18:12; 19:21
\u24dd Ac 16:9; 1Co 16:5; 2Co 1:16; 2:13; 7:5; 8:1; 9:2,4; 11:9; Php 4:15; 1Th 1:7; 4:10; 1Tm 1:3"}, {"pk": 4056129, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 15, "verse": 27, "text": "Yes, they were pleased, and indeed are indebted to them. For if the Gentiles have shared in their spiritual benefits, \u24d1 then they are obligated to minister to them in material needs.", "comment": "\u24d1 1Co 9:11"}, {"pk": 4056130, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 15, "verse": 28, "text": "So when I have finished this and safely delivered the funds [13] to them, [14] \u24d2 I will visit you on the way to Spain.", "comment": "\u24d2 Jn 3:33
[13] Lit delivered this fruit
[14] Or and placed my seal of approval on this fruit for them"}, {"pk": 4056131, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 15, "verse": 29, "text": "I know that when I come to you, I will come in the fullness of the blessing [15] of Christ.", "comment": "[15] Other mss add of the gospel"}, {"pk": 4056132, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 15, "verse": 30, "text": "Now I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, through our Lord Jesus Christ and through the love of the Spirit, \u24d3 to strive together with me in fervent prayers to God on my behalf. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d3 Gl 5:22; Col 1:8
\u24d4 2Co 1:11; Col 4:12"}, {"pk": 4056133, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 15, "verse": 31, "text": "Pray that I may be rescued from the unbelievers in Judea, \u24d5 that my ministry to [16] Jerusalem \u24d6 may be acceptable to the saints, \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 2Co 8:4; 9:1
\u24d5 2Co 1:10; 2Th 3:2; 2Tm 3:11; 4:17
[16] Lit that my service for
\u24d7 Ac 9:13; Rm 15:15"}, {"pk": 4056134, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 15, "verse": 32, "text": "and that, by God\u2019s will, \u24d8 I may come to you with joy \u24d9 and be refreshed together with you.", "comment": "\u24d9 Rm 15:23
\u24d8 Ac 18:21; Rm 1:10"}, {"pk": 4056135, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 15, "verse": 33, "text": "May the God of peace be with all of you. \u24da Amen.", "comment": "\u24da Rm 16:20; 2Co 13:11; Php 4:9; 1Th 5:23; 2Th 3:16; Heb 13:20"}, {"pk": 4056136, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 16, "verse": 1, "text": "I commend to you \u24db our sister Phoebe, who is a servant [1] of the church in Cenchreae. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Ac 18:18
\u24db 2Co 3:1
[1] Others interpret this term in a technical sense: deacon, or deaconess, or minister, or courier"}, {"pk": 4056137, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 16, "verse": 2, "text": "So you should welcome her in the Lord \u24dd in a manner worthy of the saints and assist her in whatever matter she may require your help. For indeed she has been a benefactor of many\u2009\u2014\u2009and of me also.", "comment": "\u24dd Php 2:29"}, {"pk": 4056138, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 16, "verse": 3, "text": "Give my greetings to Prisca [2] and Aquila, \u24d0 my coworkers in \u24d1 Christ Jesus, \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Rm 8:1
[2] Traditionally, Priscilla, as in Ac 18:2,18,26
\u24d0 Ac 18:2
\u24d1 Rm 8:11; 2Co 5:17; 12:2; Gl 1:22"}, {"pk": 4056139, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 16, "verse": 4, "text": "who risked their own necks for my life. Not only do I thank them, but so do all the Gentile churches."}, {"pk": 4056140, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 16, "verse": 5, "text": "Greet also the church that meets in their home. \u24d3 Greet my dear friend Epaenetus, who is the first convert [3] \u24d4 to Christ from Asia. [4] \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d4 1Co 16:15
\u24d3 1Co 16:19; Col 4:15; Phm 2
[3] Lit the firstfruits
[4] Other mss read Achaia
\u24d5 Ac 16:6"}, {"pk": 4056141, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 16, "verse": 6, "text": "Greet Mary, [5] who has worked very hard for you. [6]", "comment": "[6] Other mss read us
[5] Or Maria"}, {"pk": 4056142, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 16, "verse": 7, "text": "Greet Andronicus and Junia, my fellow Jews [7] \u24d6 and fellow prisoners. \u24d7 They are noteworthy in the eyes of the apostles, [8] and they were also in Christ before me.", "comment": "[8] Or They are noteworthy among the apostles
[7] Or family members
\u24d6 Rm 9:3; 16:21
\u24d7 Col 4:10; Phm 23"}, {"pk": 4056143, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 16, "verse": 8, "text": "Greet Ampliatus, my dear friend in the Lord."}, {"pk": 4056144, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 16, "verse": 9, "text": "Greet Urbanus, our coworker in Christ, and my dear friend Stachys."}, {"pk": 4056145, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 16, "verse": 10, "text": "Greet Apelles, who is approved in Christ. Greet those who belong to the household of Aristobulus. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 1Co 1:11"}, {"pk": 4056146, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 16, "verse": 11, "text": "Greet Herodion, my fellow Jew. [9] Greet those who belong to the household of Narcissus who are in the Lord.", "comment": "[9] Or family member"}, {"pk": 4056147, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 16, "verse": 12, "text": "Greet Tryphaena and Tryphosa, who have worked hard in the Lord. Greet my dear friend Persis, who has worked very hard in the Lord."}, {"pk": 4056148, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 16, "verse": 13, "text": "Greet Rufus, \u24d9 chosen in the Lord; also his mother\u2009\u2014\u2009and mine.", "comment": "\u24d9 Mk 15:21"}, {"pk": 4056149, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 16, "verse": 14, "text": "Greet Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermes, Patrobas, Hermas, and the brothers and sisters who are with them."}, {"pk": 4056150, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 16, "verse": 15, "text": "Greet Philologus and Julia, Nereus and his sister, and Olympas, and all the saints who are with them. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Rm 16:2"}, {"pk": 4056151, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 16, "verse": 16, "text": "Greet one another with a holy kiss. \u24db All the churches of Christ send you greetings.", "comment": "\u24db 1Co 16:20; 2Co 13:12; 1Th 5:26; 1Pt 5:14"}, {"pk": 4056152, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 16, "verse": 17, "text": "Now I urge you, brothers and sisters, to watch out for those who create divisions and obstacles contrary to the teaching that you learned. \u24dc Avoid them, \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dc 1Tm 1:3; 6:3
\u24dd Mt 7:15; Gl 1:8-9; 2Th 3:6,14; Ti 3:10; 2Jn 10"}, {"pk": 4056153, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 16, "verse": 18, "text": "because such people do not serve our Lord Christ \u24d0 but their own appetites. [10] \u24d1 They deceive the hearts of the unsuspecting with smooth talk and flattering words. \u24d2", "comment": "[10] Lit belly
\u24d0 Rm 14:18
\u24d1 Php 3:19
\u24d2 Col 2:4; 2Pt 2:3"}, {"pk": 4056154, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 16, "verse": 19, "text": "The report of your obedience has reached everyone. \u24d3 Therefore I rejoice over you, but I want you to be wise about what is good, and yet innocent about what is evil. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d3 Rm 1:8
\u24d4 Jr 4:22; Mt 10:16; 1Co 14:20"}, {"pk": 4056155, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 16, "verse": 20, "text": "The God of peace \u24d5 will soon crush Satan \u24d6 under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 1Co 16:23; 2Co 13:13; Gl 6:18; Php 4:23; 1Th 5:28; 2Th 3:18; Rv 22:21
\u24d5 Rm 15:33
\u24d6 Mt 4:10"}, {"pk": 4056156, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 16, "verse": 21, "text": "Timothy, \u24d8 my coworker, and Lucius, \u24d9 Jason, \u24da and Sosipater, \u24db my fellow countrymen, greet you.", "comment": "\u24da Ac 17:5
\u24d8 Ac 16:1
\u24d9 Ac 13:1
\u24db Ac 20:4"}, {"pk": 4056157, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 16, "verse": 22, "text": "I Tertius, who wrote this letter, \u24dc greet you in the Lord. [11]", "comment": "\u24dc 1Co 16:21; Gl 6:11; Col 4:18; 2Th 3:17; Phm 19
[11] Or letter in the Lord, greet you"}, {"pk": 4056158, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 16, "verse": 23, "text": "Gaius, \u24dd who is host to me and to the whole church, greets you. Erastus, \u24d0 the city treasurer, and our brother Quartus greet you. [12]", "comment": "\u24d0 Ac 19:22
\u24dd Ac 20:4; 1Co 1:14
[12] Some mss include v. 24:The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all."}, {"pk": 4056159, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 16, "verse": 25, "text": "Now to him who is able to strengthen you \u24d1 according to my gospel and the proclamation about Jesus Christ, \u24d2 according to the revelation of the mystery kept silent \u24d3 for long ages \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d3 Mt 13:35; Rm 11:25; 1Co 2:1,7; 4:1; Eph 1:9; 3:3,9; 6:19; Col 1:26; 2:2; 4:3; 1Tm 3:16
\u24d1 Eph 3:20; Jd 24
\u24d2 Rm 2:16
[13] Other mss have these vv. at the end of chap. 14 or 15.
\u24d4 2Tm 1:9; Ti 1:2"}, {"pk": 4056160, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 16, "verse": 26, "text": "but now revealed and made known through the prophetic Scriptures, \u24d5 according to the command of the eternal God to advance the obedience of faith \u24d6 among all the Gentiles\u2009\u2014\u2009", "comment": "\u24d5 Rm 1:2
\u24d6 Rm 1:5"}, {"pk": 4056161, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 45, "chapter": 16, "verse": 27, "text": "to the only wise God, through Jesus Christ\u2009\u2014\u2009to him be the glory forever! [13] \u24d7 Amen.", "comment": "\u24d7 Rm 11:36"}, {"pk": 4056162, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 1, "verse": 1, "text": "Paul, \u24d8 called as an apostle \u24d9 of Christ Jesus by God\u2019s will, \u24da and Sosthenes our brother: \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Ac 18:17
\u24d8 Ac 13:9
\u24d9 Rm 1:1
\u24da 2Co 1:1; Eph 1:1; Col 1:1; 2Tm 1:1"}, {"pk": 4056163, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 1, "verse": 2, "text": "To the church of God at Corinth, \u24dc to those sanctified \u24dd in Christ Jesus, called \u24d0 as saints, with all those in every place who call on the name \u24d1 of Jesus Christ our Lord\u2009\u2014\u2009both their Lord and ours.", "comment": "\u24d1 Gn 4:26; Ps 79:6; Jn 10:25; Ac 9:14; 15:14; Rv 14:1
\u24dc Ac 18:1; 19:1; 2Co 1:1,23; 2Tm 4:20
\u24dd Ac 20:32; 26:18; 1Co 6:11; Heb 10:10
\u24d0 Rm 1:6-7"}, {"pk": 4056164, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 1, "verse": 3, "text": "Grace to you and peace from God our Father \u24d2 and the Lord Jesus Christ.", "comment": "\u24d2 Rm 1:7; 2Co 1:2; Gl 1:3; Eph 1:2; Php 1:2; 2Th 1:2; Ti 1:4"}, {"pk": 4056165, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 1, "verse": 4, "text": "I always thank \u24d3 my God for you because of the grace of God given to you in Christ Jesus,", "comment": "\u24d3 Rm 1:8; Php 1:3; Col 1:3; 1Th 1:2; 2Th 1:3; 2Tm 1:3; Phm 4"}, {"pk": 4056166, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 1, "verse": 5, "text": "that you were enriched in him \u24d4 in every way, in all speech and all knowledge. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d4 2Co 8:9; 9:11
\u24d5 Rm 15:14; 1Co 12:8; 2Co 8:7; 1Jn 2:20"}, {"pk": 4056167, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 1, "verse": 6, "text": "In this way, the testimony about Christ was confirmed among you, \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 2Th 1:10; 1Tm 2:6; 2Tm 1:8; Rv 1:2"}, {"pk": 4056168, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 1, "verse": 7, "text": "so that you do not lack any spiritual gift as you eagerly wait \u24d7 for the revelation \u24d8 of our Lord Jesus Christ.", "comment": "\u24d7 Lk 17:30; Rm 8:19; Php 3:20; Heb 9:28; 2Pt 3:12
\u24d8 1Pt 4:13"}, {"pk": 4056169, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 1, "verse": 8, "text": "He will also strengthen you to the end, \u24d9 so that you will be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. \u24da", "comment": "\u24d9 Php 1:6; 1Th 3:13
\u24da Lk 17:24; 1Co 5:5; 2Co 1:14; Php 2:16; Col 1:22"}, {"pk": 4056170, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 1, "verse": 9, "text": "God is faithful; \u24db you were called by him \u24dc into fellowship with his Son, \u24dd Jesus Christ our Lord.", "comment": "\u24dc Rm 8:28
\u24db Dt 7:9; Is 49:7; 1Co 10:13; 2Co 1:18
\u24dd Jn 5:19; Heb 1:2; 1Jn 1:3"}, {"pk": 4056171, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 1, "verse": 10, "text": "Now I urge you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree in what you say, that there be no divisions among you, and that you be united with the same understanding and the same conviction."}, {"pk": 4056172, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 1, "verse": 11, "text": "For it has been reported to me about you, my brothers and sisters, by members of Chloe\u2019s people, that there is rivalry \u24d0 among you.", "comment": "\u24d0 Ti 3:9"}, {"pk": 4056173, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 1, "verse": 12, "text": "What I am saying is this: One of you says, \u201cI belong to Paul,\u201d or \u201cI belong to Apollos,\u201d \u24d1 or \u201cI belong to Cephas,\u201d \u24d2 or \u201cI belong to Christ.\u201d \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d1 Ti 3:13
\u24d2 Jn 1:42
\u24d3 Mt 23:9-10"}, {"pk": 4056174, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 1, "verse": 13, "text": "Is Christ divided? \u24d4 Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized in Paul\u2019s name?", "comment": "\u24d4 1Co 12:5; 2Co 11:4; Eph 4:5"}, {"pk": 4056175, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 1, "verse": 14, "text": "I thank God [1] [2] that I baptized none of you except Crispus \u24d5 and Gaius, \u24d6", "comment": "[1] Other mss omit God
[2] Or I am thankful
\u24d5 Ac 18:8
\u24d6 Rm 16:23"}, {"pk": 4056176, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 1, "verse": 15, "text": "so that no one can say you were baptized in my name."}, {"pk": 4056177, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 1, "verse": 16, "text": "I did, in fact, baptize the household \u24d7 of Stephanas; \u24d8 beyond that, I don\u2019t recall if I baptized anyone else.", "comment": "\u24d7 Rm 16:5
\u24d8 1Co 16:15,17"}, {"pk": 4056178, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 1, "verse": 17, "text": "For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel\u2009\u2014\u2009not with eloquent wisdom, so that the cross \u24d9 of Christ will not be emptied of its effect.", "comment": "\u24d9 Lk 23:26; Php 3:18"}, {"pk": 4056179, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 1, "verse": 18, "text": "For the word of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but it is the power of God to us who are being saved. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Ac 19:11; Rm 1:16; 2Co 13:4"}, {"pk": 4056180, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 1, "verse": 19, "text": "For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise,
and I will set aside the intelligence of the intelligent. \u24db \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24db Is 29:14
\u24dc Is 29:14"}, {"pk": 4056181, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 1, "verse": 20, "text": "Where is the one who is wise? Where is the teacher of the law? [3] Where is the debater of this age? \u24dd Hasn\u2019t God made the world\u2019s wisdom foolish?", "comment": "[3] Or scholar
\u24dd Lk 16:8"}, {"pk": 4056182, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 1, "verse": 21, "text": "For since, in God\u2019s wisdom, the world did not know God through wisdom, God was pleased to save those who believe through the foolishness of what is preached."}, {"pk": 4056183, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 1, "verse": 22, "text": "For the Jews ask for signs \u24d0 and the Greeks seek wisdom,", "comment": "\u24d0 Mt 12:38"}, {"pk": 4056184, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 1, "verse": 23, "text": "but we preach Christ crucified, \u24d1 a stumbling block to the Jews and foolishness to the Gentiles. [4]", "comment": "[4] Other mss read Greeks
\u24d1 Lk 23:26; 1Co 2:2; Gl 3:1; 5:11"}, {"pk": 4056185, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 1, "verse": 24, "text": "Yet to those who are called, \u24d2 both Jews and Greeks, Christ is the power of God and the wisdom of God,", "comment": "\u24d2 Rm 1:6"}, {"pk": 4056186, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 1, "verse": 25, "text": "because God\u2019s foolishness is wiser than human wisdom, and God\u2019s weakness is stronger than human strength."}, {"pk": 4056187, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 1, "verse": 26, "text": "Brothers and sisters, consider your calling: Not many were wise from a human perspective, [5] not many powerful, \u24d3 not many of noble birth.", "comment": "\u24d3 Ac 25:5
[5] Lit wise according to the flesh"}, {"pk": 4056188, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 1, "verse": 27, "text": "Instead, God has chosen \u24d4 what is foolish in the world to shame the wise, and God has chosen what is weak in the world to shame the strong.", "comment": "\u24d4 Mt 24:22; Eph 1:4"}, {"pk": 4056189, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 1, "verse": 28, "text": "God has chosen what is insignificant and despised in the world \u24d5 \u2009\u2014\u2009what is viewed as nothing\u2009\u2014\u2009to bring to nothing what is viewed as something,", "comment": "\u24d5 Lk 18:9"}, {"pk": 4056190, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 1, "verse": 29, "text": "so that no one [6] may boast in his presence. \u24d6", "comment": "[6] Lit that not all flesh
\u24d6 Ac 7:46"}, {"pk": 4056191, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 1, "verse": 30, "text": "It is from him that you are in Christ Jesus, who became wisdom from God for us\u2009\u2014\u2009our righteousness, \u24d7 sanctification, \u24d8 and redemption, \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d7 Mt 6:33; Rm 1:17; 2Pt 1:1
\u24d8 1Th 4:3
\u24d9 Eph 1:7"}, {"pk": 4056192, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 1, "verse": 31, "text": "in order that, as it is written: \u24da Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord. [7] \u24db", "comment": "\u24da Mk 1:2
[7] Jr 9:24
\u24db Jr 9:23-24"}, {"pk": 4056193, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 2, "verse": 1, "text": "When I came to you, brothers and sisters, announcing the mystery [1] of God to you, I did not come with brilliance \u24dc of speech \u24dd or wisdom.", "comment": "[1] Other mss read testimony
\u24dc 1Tm 2:2
\u24dd Col 4:6"}, {"pk": 4056194, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 2, "verse": 2, "text": "I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 1Co 1:23-24; Gl 6:14"}, {"pk": 4056195, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 2, "verse": 3, "text": "I came to you in weakness, \u24d1 in fear, \u24d2 and in much trembling. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d1 2Co 11:30
\u24d2 Rv 11:11
\u24d3 Php 2:12"}, {"pk": 4056196, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 2, "verse": 4, "text": "My speech \u24d4 and my preaching were not with persuasive \u24d5 words of wisdom [2] but with a demonstration of the Spirit\u2019s power,", "comment": "\u24d5 Php 1:25
\u24d4 Mt 12:37
[2] Other mss read human wisdom"}, {"pk": 4056197, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 2, "verse": 5, "text": "so that your faith might not be based on human wisdom but on God\u2019s power. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Mk 5:30; Lk 1:35; 6:19; Ac 19:11; 2Co 13:4; 2Tm 1:7; Rv 11:17"}, {"pk": 4056198, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 2, "verse": 6, "text": "We do, however, speak a wisdom among the mature, \u24d7 but not a wisdom of this age, or of the rulers \u24d8 of this age, who are coming to nothing. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d7 Mt 5:48
\u24d8 Lk 12:58
\u24d9 Heb 2:14"}, {"pk": 4056199, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 2, "verse": 7, "text": "On the contrary, we speak God\u2019s hidden wisdom in a mystery, a wisdom God predestined \u24da before the ages for our glory. \u24db", "comment": "\u24da Eph 1:5
\u24db Lk 24:26; 1Pt 5:1,4"}, {"pk": 4056200, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 2, "verse": 8, "text": "None of the rulers of this age knew this wisdom, because if they had known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 24:7"}, {"pk": 4056201, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 2, "verse": 9, "text": "But as it is written, What no eye has seen, no ear has heard,
and no human heart has conceived\u2009\u2014
God has prepared these things for those who love him. [3] \u24dd
", "comment": "[3] Is 52:15; 64:4
\u24dd Is 52:15; 64:4; Lk 10:27; 1Jn 4:20"}, {"pk": 4056202, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 2, "verse": 10, "text": "Now God has revealed these things to us by the Spirit, since the Spirit searches everything, \u24d0 even the depths of God. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 17:3; Jn 14:26
\u24d1 Rm 8:39; 11:33; Eph 3:18"}, {"pk": 4056203, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 2, "verse": 11, "text": "For who knows a person\u2019s thoughts [4] except his spirit \u24d2 within him? In the same way, no one knows \u24d3 the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God.", "comment": "\u24d3 1Jn 4:8
[4] Or things
\u24d2 Rm 1:9"}, {"pk": 4056204, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 2, "verse": 12, "text": "Now we have not received the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who comes from God, so that we may understand what has been freely given to us by God."}, {"pk": 4056205, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 2, "verse": 13, "text": "We also speak these things, not in words \u24d4 taught by human wisdom, but in those taught by the Spirit, explaining spiritual things to spiritual people. [5]", "comment": "\u24d4 Mt 12:37
[5] Or things with spiritual words"}, {"pk": 4056206, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 2, "verse": 14, "text": "But the person without the Spirit [6] does not receive what comes from God\u2019s Spirit, because it is foolishness to him; he is not able to understand it since it is evaluated [7] spiritually.", "comment": "[7] Or judged, or discerned, also in v. 15
[6] Lit natural person"}, {"pk": 4056207, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 2, "verse": 15, "text": "The spiritual person, however, can evaluate [8] everything, and yet he himself cannot be evaluated by anyone.", "comment": "[8] Or judge, or discern"}, {"pk": 4056208, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 2, "verse": 16, "text": "For who has known the Lord\u2019s mind,
that he may instruct him? [9] \u24d5
But we have the mind of Christ. \u24d6", "comment": "[9] Is 40:13
\u24d5 Is 40:13
\u24d6 Col 2:2"}, {"pk": 4056209, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 3, "verse": 1, "text": "For my part, brothers and sisters, I was not able to speak to you as spiritual people but as people of the flesh, as babies in Christ. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 1Co 14:20; Heb 5:13; 1Pt 2:2"}, {"pk": 4056210, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 3, "verse": 2, "text": "I gave you milk to drink, not solid food, since you were not yet ready for it. In fact, you are still not ready,"}, {"pk": 4056211, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 3, "verse": 3, "text": "because you are still worldly. For since there is envy \u24d8 and strife [1] \u24d9 among you, are you not worldly and behaving like mere humans?", "comment": "\u24d9 Ti 3:9
[1] Other mss add and divisions
\u24d8 Jms 3:14,16"}, {"pk": 4056212, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 3, "verse": 4, "text": "For whenever someone says, \u201cI belong to Paul,\u201d and another, \u201cI belong to Apollos,\u201d \u24da are you not acting like mere humans?", "comment": "\u24da Ti 3:13"}, {"pk": 4056213, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 3, "verse": 5, "text": "What then is Apollos? What is Paul? They are servants through whom you believed, and each has the role the Lord has given."}, {"pk": 4056214, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 3, "verse": 6, "text": "I planted, \u24db Apollos watered, but God gave the growth.", "comment": "\u24db Ac 18:4-11; 1Co 4:15; 9:1; 15:1"}, {"pk": 4056215, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 3, "verse": 7, "text": "So then neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but only God who gives the growth."}, {"pk": 4056216, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 3, "verse": 8, "text": "Now he who plants and he who waters are one, [2] and each will receive his own reward according to his own labor.", "comment": "[2] Or of equal status, or united in purpose"}, {"pk": 4056217, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 3, "verse": 9, "text": "For we are God\u2019s coworkers. [3] You are God\u2019s field, God\u2019s building. \u24dc", "comment": "[3] Or are coworkers belonging to God
\u24dc 1Pt 2:5"}, {"pk": 4056218, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 3, "verse": 10, "text": "According to God\u2019s grace that was given to me, I have laid a foundation as a skilled master builder, [4] and another builds on it. But each one is to be careful how he builds on it.", "comment": "[4] Or wise master builder"}, {"pk": 4056219, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 3, "verse": 11, "text": "For no one can lay any other foundation \u24dd than what has been laid down. That foundation is Jesus Christ.", "comment": "\u24dd Is 28:16; Rm 15:20; 2Co 10:16; 11:4; Gl 1:6-9"}, {"pk": 4056220, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 3, "verse": 12, "text": "If anyone builds on the foundation with gold, silver, \u24d0 costly stones, \u24d1 wood, hay, or straw,", "comment": "\u24d1 Rv 17:4
\u24d0 Jms 5:3"}, {"pk": 4056221, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 3, "verse": 13, "text": "each one\u2019s work will become obvious. For the day will disclose it, because it will be revealed by fire; \u24d2 the fire will test the quality of each one\u2019s work. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 62:12; Pr 24:12; Mt 16:27; 2Co 5:10; 1Pt 1:17
\u24d2 2Th 1:8; 1Pt 1:7"}, {"pk": 4056222, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 3, "verse": 14, "text": "If anyone\u2019s work that he has built survives, he will receive a reward."}, {"pk": 4056223, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 3, "verse": 15, "text": "If anyone\u2019s work is burned up, he will experience [5] loss, but he himself will be saved \u24d4 \u2009\u2014\u2009but only as through fire. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d4 Mt 9:22; Ac 16:30; Eph 2:8
\u24d5 Jd 23
[5] Or suffer"}, {"pk": 4056224, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 3, "verse": 16, "text": "Don\u2019t you yourselves know that you are God\u2019s temple \u24d6 and that the Spirit of God lives in you? \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Lv 26:11; Jms 4:5
\u24d6 Lk 1:21"}, {"pk": 4056225, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 3, "verse": 17, "text": "If anyone destroys God\u2019s temple, God will destroy him; \u24d8 for God\u2019s temple is holy, \u24d9 and that is what you are.", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 20:6; 1Co 7:14
\u24d8 Heb 6:8"}, {"pk": 4056226, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 3, "verse": 18, "text": "Let no one deceive \u24da himself. If anyone among you thinks he is wise in this age, \u24db let him become a fool \u24dc so that he can become wise. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Is 5:21; Jr 8:8-9; Gl 6:3
\u24db Lk 16:8
\u24da 2Co 11:3
\u24dc Mt 5:22"}, {"pk": 4056227, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 3, "verse": 19, "text": "For the wisdom of this world is foolishness \u24d0 with God, since it is written, \u24d1 He catches the wise in their craftiness; [6] \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Jb 5:13; Lk 20:23
\u24d0 1Co 1:18
\u24d1 Ac 15:15; Gl 4:22
[6] Jb 5:13"}, {"pk": 4056228, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 3, "verse": 20, "text": "and again, The Lord knows that the reasonings \u24d3 of the wise are futile. [7] \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d3 Mt 15:19; 1Tm 2:8
[7] Ps 94:11
\u24d4 Ps 94:11"}, {"pk": 4056229, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 3, "verse": 21, "text": "So let no one boast in human leaders, for everything is yours \u24d5 \u2009\u2014\u2009", "comment": "\u24d5 Rm 8:32"}, {"pk": 4056230, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 3, "verse": 22, "text": "whether Paul or Apollos or Cephas \u24d6 or the world or life \u24d7 or death \u24d8 or things present or things to come \u24d9 \u2009\u2014\u2009everything is yours,", "comment": "\u24d8 Mt 10:21; Jn 8:51; Php 3:10
\u24d6 Jn 1:42
\u24d7 1Jn 5:12
\u24d9 Rm 8:38"}, {"pk": 4056231, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 3, "verse": 23, "text": "and you belong to Christ, \u24da and Christ belongs to God.", "comment": "\u24da Nm 3:12"}, {"pk": 4056232, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 4, "verse": 1, "text": "A person should think of us in this way: as servants \u24db of Christ and managers \u24dc of the mysteries of God. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dc Lk 16:1
\u24db Jn 18:36
\u24dd 1Co 2:7"}, {"pk": 4056233, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 4, "verse": 2, "text": "In this regard, it is required that managers be found faithful. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Nm 12:7"}, {"pk": 4056234, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 4, "verse": 3, "text": "It is of little \u24d1 importance to me that I should be judged \u24d2 by you or by any human court. [1] In fact, I don\u2019t even judge myself.", "comment": "[1] Lit a human day
\u24d1 Mt 5:19
\u24d2 1Co 2:14"}, {"pk": 4056235, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 4, "verse": 4, "text": "For I am not conscious of anything against myself, but I am not justified \u24d3 by this. It is the Lord who judges me.", "comment": "\u24d3 Ac 13:39"}, {"pk": 4056236, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 4, "verse": 5, "text": "So don\u2019t judge \u24d4 anything prematurely, before the Lord comes, \u24d5 who will both bring to light what is hidden in darkness and reveal the intentions of the hearts. And then praise will come to each one from God. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 2Co 10:18
\u24d4 Lk 6:37
\u24d5 Mk 8:38; 1Pt 5:6"}, {"pk": 4056237, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 4, "verse": 6, "text": "Now, brothers and sisters, \u24d7 I have applied these things to myself and Apollos \u24d8 for your benefit, so that you may learn from us the meaning of the saying: \u201cNothing beyond what is written.\u201d The purpose is that none of you will be arrogant, favoring one person over another.", "comment": "\u24d8 Ti 3:13
\u24d7 Ac 9:30"}, {"pk": 4056238, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 4, "verse": 7, "text": "For who makes you so superior? What do you have that you didn\u2019t receive? If, in fact, you did receive it, why do you boast as if you hadn\u2019t received it?"}, {"pk": 4056239, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 4, "verse": 8, "text": "You are already full! You are already rich! You have begun to reign as kings without us\u2009\u2014\u2009and I wish you did reign, so that we could also reign with you!"}, {"pk": 4056240, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 4, "verse": 9, "text": "For I think God has displayed us, the apostles, in last place, like men condemned to die: We have become a spectacle to the world, both to angels and to people."}, {"pk": 4056241, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 4, "verse": 10, "text": "We are fools for Christ, but you are wise in Christ! \u24d9 We are weak, but you are strong! You are distinguished, but we are dishonored!", "comment": "\u24d9 1Pt 5:14"}, {"pk": 4056242, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 4, "verse": 11, "text": "Up to the present hour we are both hungry and thirsty; we are poorly clothed, roughly treated, homeless;"}, {"pk": 4056243, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 4, "verse": 12, "text": "we labor, working \u24da with our own hands. \u24db When we are reviled, we bless; when we are persecuted, we endure it;", "comment": "\u24da 2Jn 8
\u24db Ac 18:3"}, {"pk": 4056244, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 4, "verse": 13, "text": "when we are slandered, we respond graciously. Even now, we are like the scum of the earth, like everyone\u2019s garbage. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Is 64:6; Lm 3:45"}, {"pk": 4056245, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 4, "verse": 14, "text": "I\u2019m not writing this to shame you, but to warn you as my dear children. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd 1Th 2:11; Phm 1"}, {"pk": 4056246, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 4, "verse": 15, "text": "For you may have countless instructors in Christ, but you don\u2019t have many fathers. For I became your father \u24d0 in Christ Jesus through the gospel.", "comment": "\u24d0 Gl 4:19; Phm 10"}, {"pk": 4056247, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 4, "verse": 16, "text": "Therefore I urge you to imitate me."}, {"pk": 4056248, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 4, "verse": 17, "text": "This is why I have sent \u24d1 Timothy to you. He is my dearly loved and faithful \u24d2 child in the Lord. He will remind you about my ways in Christ Jesus, just as I teach everywhere in every church.", "comment": "\u24d1 2Co 9:3; Eph 6:21-22; Col 4:7-8; Phm 12
\u24d2 Nm 12:7"}, {"pk": 4056249, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 4, "verse": 18, "text": "Now some are arrogant, as though I were not coming to you."}, {"pk": 4056250, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 4, "verse": 19, "text": "But I will come to you soon, \u24d3 if the Lord wills, and I will find out not the talk, but the power of those who are arrogant.", "comment": "\u24d3 Ac 19:21; 1Co 16:5; 2Co 1:15-16"}, {"pk": 4056251, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 4, "verse": 20, "text": "For the kingdom of God is not a matter of talk but of power."}, {"pk": 4056252, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 4, "verse": 21, "text": "What do you want? Should I come to you with a rod, \u24d4 or in love and a spirit of gentleness? \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d4 2Co 1:23; 2:1,3; 12:20-21; 13:2,10
\u24d5 Jms 3:13"}, {"pk": 4056253, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 5, "verse": 1, "text": "It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality \u24d6 among you, and the kind of sexual immorality that is not even tolerated [1] among the Gentiles \u24d7 \u2009\u2014\u2009a man is sleeping with his father\u2019s wife. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Lv 18:8; Dt 22:30; 27:20
\u24d6 1Th 4:3
[1] Other mss read named
\u24d7 Gl 1:16"}, {"pk": 4056254, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 5, "verse": 2, "text": "And you are arrogant! Shouldn\u2019t you be filled with grief \u24d9 and remove from your congregation the one who did this?", "comment": "\u24d9 Lk 6:25"}, {"pk": 4056255, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 5, "verse": 3, "text": "Even though I am absent in the body, I am present in spirit. \u24da As one who is present with you in this way, I have already pronounced judgment on the one who has been doing such a thing.", "comment": "\u24da Col 2:5; 1Th 2:17"}, {"pk": 4056256, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 5, "verse": 4, "text": "When you are assembled in the name of our Lord Jesus, and I am with you in spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus,"}, {"pk": 4056257, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 5, "verse": 5, "text": "hand that one over to Satan for the destruction of the flesh, \u24db so that his spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Mt 25:13; Ac 2:20; Php 1:6
\u24db 1Jn 5:16"}, {"pk": 4056258, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 5, "verse": 6, "text": "Your boasting is not good. Don\u2019t you know that a little leaven [2] \u24dd leavens the whole batch of dough? \u24d0", "comment": "[2] Or yeast, also in vv. 7,8
\u24dd Lk 13:21; Gl 5:9
\u24d0 Lk 13:21"}, {"pk": 4056259, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 5, "verse": 7, "text": "Clean out the old leaven so that you may be a new unleavened batch, as indeed you are. For Christ our Passover lamb \u24d1 has been sacrificed. [3]", "comment": "\u24d1 Ex 12
[3] Other mss add for us"}, {"pk": 4056260, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 5, "verse": 8, "text": "Therefore, let us observe the feast, not with old leaven or with the leaven of malice and evil, \u24d2 but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth.", "comment": "\u24d2 Mk 7:22; Rm 1:29"}, {"pk": 4056261, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 5, "verse": 9, "text": "I wrote to you in a letter not to associate \u24d3 with sexually immoral people. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 1Co 6:9; Eph 5:5; 1Tm 1:10; Heb 12:16; 13:4; Rv 21:8; 22:15
\u24d3 2Th 3:14"}, {"pk": 4056262, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 5, "verse": 10, "text": "I did not mean the immoral people of this world or the greedy \u24d5 and swindlers \u24d6 or idolaters; otherwise you would have to leave the world. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d5 Eph 5:5
\u24d6 Lk 18:11
\u24d7 Jn 17:6"}, {"pk": 4056263, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 5, "verse": 11, "text": "But actually, I wrote [4] you not to associate with anyone who claims to be a brother or sister \u24d8 and is sexually immoral or greedy, an idolater or verbally abusive, a drunkard \u24d9 or a swindler. Do not even eat with such a person.", "comment": "[4] Or But now I am writing
\u24d8 2Th 3:6
\u24d9 1Co 6:10"}, {"pk": 4056264, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 5, "verse": 12, "text": "For what business is it of mine to judge \u24da outsiders? Don\u2019t you judge those who are inside?", "comment": "\u24da Lk 6:37"}, {"pk": 4056265, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 5, "verse": 13, "text": "God judges outsiders. Remove the evil person from among you. [5] \u24db", "comment": "[5] Dt 17:7
\u24db Dt 17:7"}, {"pk": 4056266, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 6, "verse": 1, "text": "If any of you has a dispute against another, how dare you take it to court \u24dc before the unrighteous, [1] and not before the saints?", "comment": "\u24dc Mt 18:15-17
[1] Unbelievers; 6"}, {"pk": 4056267, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 6, "verse": 2, "text": "Or don\u2019t you know that the saints will judge the world? And if the world is judged by you, are you unworthy to judge the trivial cases?"}, {"pk": 4056268, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 6, "verse": 3, "text": "Don\u2019t you know that we will judge angels\u2009\u2014\u2009how much more matters of this life?"}, {"pk": 4056269, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 6, "verse": 4, "text": "So if you have such matters, do you appoint as your judges those who have no standing \u24dd in the church?", "comment": "\u24dd Lk 18:9"}, {"pk": 4056270, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 6, "verse": 5, "text": "I say this to your shame! \u24d0 Can it be that there is not one wise person among you who is able to arbitrate between fellow believers? \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Ac 9:30
\u24d0 1Co 4:14"}, {"pk": 4056271, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 6, "verse": 6, "text": "Instead, brother goes to court against brother, and that before unbelievers! \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Lk 12:46"}, {"pk": 4056272, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 6, "verse": 7, "text": "As it is, to have legal disputes against one another is already a defeat for you. \u24d3 Why not rather be wronged? \u24d4 Why not rather be cheated? \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d3 Rm 11:12
\u24d4 Rv 2:11
\u24d5 Mk 10:19"}, {"pk": 4056273, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 6, "verse": 8, "text": "Instead, you yourselves do wrong and cheat\u2009\u2014\u2009and you do this to brothers and sisters!"}, {"pk": 4056274, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 6, "verse": 9, "text": "Don\u2019t you know that the unrighteous \u24d6 will not inherit God\u2019s kingdom? \u24d7 Do not be deceived: No sexually immoral people, idolaters, \u24d8 adulterers, \u24d9 or males who have sex with males, [2] \u24da", "comment": "\u24d9 Lk 18:11
[2] Both passive and active participants in homosexual acts
\u24da Gn 19:5
\u24d6 Lk 16:10
\u24d7 Mk 1:15; Ac 20:25
\u24d8 Eph 5:5"}, {"pk": 4056275, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 6, "verse": 10, "text": "no thieves, \u24db greedy \u24dc people, drunkards, verbally abusive people, \u24dd or swindlers \u24d0 will inherit God\u2019s kingdom.", "comment": "\u24d0 Lk 18:11
\u24dd 1Co 5:11
\u24dc Eph 5:5
\u24db Jn 10:1"}, {"pk": 4056276, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 6, "verse": 11, "text": "And some of you used to be like this. \u24d1 But you were washed, you were sanctified, \u24d2 you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.", "comment": "\u24d1 Eph 2:2-3; 4:22; 5:8; Ti 3:3
\u24d2 Lk 11:2"}, {"pk": 4056277, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 6, "verse": 12, "text": "\u201cEverything is permissible \u24d3 for me,\u201d but not everything is beneficial. \u201cEverything is permissible for me,\u201d but I will not be mastered by anything.", "comment": "\u24d3 Jn 18:31"}, {"pk": 4056278, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 6, "verse": 13, "text": "\u201cFood \u24d4 is for the stomach and the stomach for food,\u201d and God will do away with both of them. However, the body is not for sexual immorality \u24d5 but for the Lord, and the Lord for the body.", "comment": "\u24d4 1Tm 6:8
\u24d5 1Th 4:3"}, {"pk": 4056279, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 6, "verse": 14, "text": "God raised up the Lord and will also raise us up by his power. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Mk 5:30; Lk 1:35; 6:19; Ac 19:11; 2Co 13:4; Rv 11:17"}, {"pk": 4056280, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 6, "verse": 15, "text": "Don\u2019t you know that your bodies are a part of Christ\u2019s body? \u24d7 So should I take a part of Christ\u2019s body and make it part of a prostitute? Absolutely not!", "comment": "\u24d7 Rm 12:5; 1Co 12:27; Eph 5:30"}, {"pk": 4056281, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 6, "verse": 16, "text": "Don\u2019t you know that anyone joined to a prostitute is one body with her? For Scripture says, The two will become one flesh. [3] \u24d8", "comment": "[3] Gn 2:24
\u24d8 Gn 2:24"}, {"pk": 4056282, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 6, "verse": 17, "text": "But anyone joined \u24d9 to the Lord is one spirit \u24da with him.", "comment": "\u24d9 Jn 11:52
\u24da Ps 51:12"}, {"pk": 4056283, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 6, "verse": 18, "text": "Flee \u24db sexual immorality! Every other sin [4] a person commits is outside the body, but the person who is sexually immoral \u24dc sins against his own body.", "comment": "[4] Lit Every sin
\u24dc 1Co 10:8
\u24db Jms 4:7"}, {"pk": 4056284, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 6, "verse": 19, "text": "Don\u2019t you know that your body is a temple \u24dd of the Holy Spirit \u24d0 who is in you, \u24d1 whom you have from God? You are not your own,", "comment": "\u24dd Lk 1:21
\u24d0 Rm 8:9,23; 1Co 7:40; 2Co 4:13; Jd 19
\u24d1 Jms 4:5; 1Jn 4:4"}, {"pk": 4056285, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 6, "verse": 20, "text": "for you were bought \u24d2 at a price. So glorify God with your body. [5]", "comment": "\u24d2 2Pt 2:1
[5] Other mss add and in your spirit, which belong to God."}, {"pk": 4056286, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 7, "verse": 1, "text": "Now in response to the matters you wrote [1] about: \u201cIt is good for a man not to use [2] a woman for sex.\u201d", "comment": "[1] Other mss add to me
[2] Lit \u201cIt is good for a man not to touch a woman"}, {"pk": 4056287, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 7, "verse": 2, "text": "But because sexual immorality is so common, [3] \u24d3 each man should have sexual relations with his own wife, \u24d4 and each woman should have sexual relations with her own husband.", "comment": "\u24d3 1Th 4:3
\u24d4 Mt 1:6; 1Pt 3:1
[3] Lit because of immoralities"}, {"pk": 4056288, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 7, "verse": 3, "text": "A husband should fulfill his marital duty \u24d5 to his wife, and likewise a wife to her husband.", "comment": "\u24d5 Rm 13:7"}, {"pk": 4056289, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 7, "verse": 4, "text": "A wife does not have the right over her own body, but her husband does. In the same way, a husband does not have the right over his own body, but his wife does."}, {"pk": 4056290, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 7, "verse": 5, "text": "Do not deprive \u24d6 one another\u2009\u2014\u2009except when you agree for a time, to devote yourselves to [4] prayer. Then come together again; otherwise, Satan may tempt you because of your lack of self-control.", "comment": "[4] Other mss add fasting and to
\u24d6 Mk 10:19"}, {"pk": 4056291, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 7, "verse": 6, "text": "I say this as a concession, not as a command."}, {"pk": 4056292, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 7, "verse": 7, "text": "I wish that all people were as I am. But each has his own gift \u24d7 from God, one person has this gift, another has that.", "comment": "\u24d7 2Co 1:11"}, {"pk": 4056293, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 7, "verse": 8, "text": "I say to the unmarried [5] and to widows: \u24d8 It is good for them if they remain as I am.", "comment": "\u24d8 Jms 1:27
[5] Or widowers"}, {"pk": 4056294, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 7, "verse": 9, "text": "But if they do not have self-control, \u24d9 they should marry, since it is better to marry \u24da than to burn with desire.", "comment": "\u24da 1Tm 5:14
\u24d9 1Co 9:25"}, {"pk": 4056295, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 7, "verse": 10, "text": "To the married I give this command \u24db \u2009\u2014\u2009not I, but the Lord\u2009\u2014\u2009a wife is not to leave [6] her husband.", "comment": "\u24db 1Tm 5:14
[6] Or separate from, or divorce"}, {"pk": 4056296, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 7, "verse": 11, "text": "But if she does leave, she must remain unmarried or be reconciled to her husband\u2009\u2014\u2009and a husband is not to divorce his wife. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Dt 22:19"}, {"pk": 4056297, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 7, "verse": 12, "text": "But I (not the Lord) say to the rest: If any brother \u24dd has an unbelieving wife and she is willing to live with him, he must not divorce her.", "comment": "\u24dd Ac 9:30"}, {"pk": 4056298, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 7, "verse": 13, "text": "Also, if any woman has an unbelieving husband and he is willing to live with her, she must not divorce her husband."}, {"pk": 4056299, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 7, "verse": 14, "text": "For the unbelieving husband is made holy \u24d0 by the wife, and the unbelieving wife is made holy by the husband. [7] Otherwise your children would be unclean, but as it is they are holy.", "comment": "\u24d0 Lk 11:2
[7] Lit the brother"}, {"pk": 4056300, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 7, "verse": 15, "text": "But if the unbeliever leaves, let him leave. A brother or a sister is not bound in such cases. God has called you [8] to live in peace.", "comment": "[8] Other mss read us"}, {"pk": 4056301, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 7, "verse": 16, "text": "Wife, for all you know, you might save your husband. Husband, for all you know, you might save your wife. [9]", "comment": "[9] Or Wife, how do you know that you will save your husband? Husband, how do you know that you will save your wife?"}, {"pk": 4056302, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 7, "verse": 17, "text": "Let each one live his life in the situation the Lord assigned when God called \u24d1 him. [10] This is what I command in all the churches.", "comment": "[10] Lit called each
\u24d1 Col 3:15"}, {"pk": 4056303, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 7, "verse": 18, "text": "Was anyone already circumcised when he was called? He should not undo his circumcision. Was anyone called while uncircumcised? He should not get circumcised."}, {"pk": 4056304, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 7, "verse": 19, "text": "Circumcision does not matter and uncircumcision does not matter. Keeping God\u2019s commands is what matters."}, {"pk": 4056305, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 7, "verse": 20, "text": "Let each of you remain in the situation [11] in which he was called.", "comment": "[11] Lit in the calling"}, {"pk": 4056306, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 7, "verse": 21, "text": "Were you called while a slave? Don\u2019t let it concern you. But if you can become free, by all means take the opportunity. [12]", "comment": "[12] Or But even though you can become free, make the most of your position as a slave"}, {"pk": 4056307, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 7, "verse": 22, "text": "For he who is called by the Lord as a slave \u24d2 is the Lord\u2019s freedman. Likewise he who is called as a free man is Christ\u2019s slave.", "comment": "\u24d2 Rm 1:1; 2Tm 2:24"}, {"pk": 4056308, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 7, "verse": 23, "text": "You were bought \u24d3 at a price; do not become slaves of people.", "comment": "\u24d3 2Pt 2:1"}, {"pk": 4056309, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 7, "verse": 24, "text": "Brothers and sisters, each person is to remain with God in the situation in which he was called."}, {"pk": 4056310, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 7, "verse": 25, "text": "Now about virgins: [13] I have no command from the Lord, but I do give an opinion as one who by the Lord\u2019s mercy \u24d4 is faithful. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Nm 12:7
[13] Or betrothed, or those not yet married
\u24d4 Mt 5:7; Mk 5:19; Lk 1:50"}, {"pk": 4056311, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 7, "verse": 26, "text": "Because of the present distress, I think that it is good for a man to remain as he is."}, {"pk": 4056312, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 7, "verse": 27, "text": "Are you bound to a wife? Do not seek to be released. Are you released from a wife? Do not seek a wife."}, {"pk": 4056313, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 7, "verse": 28, "text": "However, if you do get married, \u24d6 you have not sinned, and if a virgin [14] marries, she has not sinned. But such people will have trouble in this life, [15] and I am trying to spare you.", "comment": "[15] Lit in the flesh
\u24d6 1Tm 5:14
[14] Or betrothed woman"}, {"pk": 4056314, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 7, "verse": 29, "text": "This is what I mean, brothers and sisters: The time is limited, \u24d7 so from now on those who have wives should be as though they had none,", "comment": "\u24d7 Rm 13:11"}, {"pk": 4056315, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 7, "verse": 30, "text": "those who weep as though they did not weep, those who rejoice \u24d8 as though they did not rejoice, those who buy as though they didn\u2019t own anything,", "comment": "\u24d8 Php 1:18"}, {"pk": 4056316, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 7, "verse": 31, "text": "and those who use the world as though they did not make full use of it. For this world in its current form is passing away. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Mk 13:7; 1Jn 2:8"}, {"pk": 4056317, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 7, "verse": 32, "text": "I want you to be without concerns. The unmarried man is concerned about the things of the Lord\u2009\u2014\u2009how he may please \u24da the Lord.", "comment": "\u24da 1Th 4:1"}, {"pk": 4056318, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 7, "verse": 33, "text": "But the married man is concerned about the things of the world\u2009\u2014\u2009how he may please his wife\u2009\u2014\u2009"}, {"pk": 4056319, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 7, "verse": 34, "text": "and his interests are divided. The unmarried woman or virgin is concerned about the things of the Lord, \u24db so that she may be holy both in body and in spirit. But the married woman is concerned about the things of the world\u2009\u2014\u2009how she may please her husband.", "comment": "\u24db 1Tm 5:5"}, {"pk": 4056320, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 7, "verse": 35, "text": "I am saying this for your own benefit, not to put a restraint on you, but to promote what is proper and so that you may be devoted to the Lord without distraction."}, {"pk": 4056321, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 7, "verse": 36, "text": "If any man thinks he is acting improperly toward the virgin he is engaged to, [16] if she is getting beyond the usual age for marriage, and he feels he should marry\u2009\u2014\u2009he can do what he wants. He is not sinning; they can get married.", "comment": "[16] Or toward his virgin daughter"}, {"pk": 4056322, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 7, "verse": 37, "text": "But he who stands firm in his heart (who is under no compulsion, but has control over his own will \u24dc) and has decided in his heart to keep her as his fianc\u00e9e, will do well.", "comment": "\u24dc Jn 1:13"}, {"pk": 4056323, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 7, "verse": 38, "text": "So then he who marries [17] his fianc\u00e9e does well, but he who does not marry [18] will do better.", "comment": "[18] Or marry her off
[17] Or marries off"}, {"pk": 4056324, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 7, "verse": 39, "text": "A wife is bound [19] as long as her husband is living. But if her husband dies, she is free to be married to anyone she wants\u2009\u2014\u2009only in the Lord.", "comment": "[19] Other mss add by law"}, {"pk": 4056325, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 7, "verse": 40, "text": "But she is happier if she remains as she is, in my opinion. And I think that I also have the Spirit of God."}, {"pk": 4056326, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 8, "verse": 1, "text": "Now about food sacrificed to idols: \u24dd We know that \u201cwe all have knowledge.\u201d Knowledge puffs up, \u24d0 but love \u24d1 builds up.", "comment": "\u24d1 1Co 13:1-13
\u24dd Ac 15:29; 21:25; 1Co 10:19; Rv 2:14,20
\u24d0 1Co 4:6"}, {"pk": 4056327, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 8, "verse": 2, "text": "If anyone thinks he knows anything, he does not yet know it as he ought to know it. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 1Co 3:18; 13:8-12; 1Tm 6:4"}, {"pk": 4056328, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 8, "verse": 3, "text": "But if anyone loves God, \u24d3 he is known \u24d4 by him.", "comment": "\u24d3 Dt 6:5; Lk 10:27
\u24d4 Pr 2:6"}, {"pk": 4056329, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 8, "verse": 4, "text": "About eating food sacrificed to idols, then, we know that \u201can idol is nothing in the world,\u201d [1] and that \u201cthere is no God but one.\u201d \u24d5", "comment": "[1] Or an idol has no real existence
\u24d5 Dt 6:4"}, {"pk": 4056330, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 8, "verse": 5, "text": "For even if there are so-called gods, \u24d6 whether in heaven or on earth\u2009\u2014\u2009as there are many \u201cgods\u201d and many \u201clords\u201d\u2009\u2014\u2009", "comment": "\u24d6 2Th 2:4"}, {"pk": 4056331, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 8, "verse": 6, "text": "yet for us there is one God, the Father. \u24d7 All things are from him, \u24d8 and we exist for him. And there is one Lord, Jesus Christ. All things are through him, and we exist through him. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Jn 1:3
\u24d8 Ps 104:24; Col 1:16; Rv 3:14
\u24d7 Mt 5:16; 11:27; Lk 11:13; Jn 8:42; Eph 5:20"}, {"pk": 4056332, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 8, "verse": 7, "text": "However, not everyone has this knowledge. Some have been so used to idolatry up until now that when they eat food sacrificed to an idol, their conscience, being weak, is defiled."}, {"pk": 4056333, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 8, "verse": 8, "text": "Food will not bring us close to God. [2] We are not worse off if we don\u2019t eat, and we are not better if we do eat. \u24da", "comment": "[2] Or bring us before (the judgment seat of) God
\u24da Rm 14:17"}, {"pk": 4056334, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 8, "verse": 9, "text": "But be careful that this right of yours in no way becomes a stumbling block \u24db to the weak.", "comment": "\u24db Ex 23:33; Rm 14:20"}, {"pk": 4056335, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 8, "verse": 10, "text": "For if someone sees you, the one who has knowledge, dining in an idol\u2019s temple, won\u2019t his weak conscience be encouraged [3] to eat food offered to idols?", "comment": "[3] Or built up"}, {"pk": 4056336, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 8, "verse": 11, "text": "So the weak person, the brother or sister for whom Christ died, \u24dc is ruined [4] \u24dd by your knowledge. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Mt 25:45
\u24dd Heb 6:8
[4] Or destroyed
\u24dc Jn 11:51; Rm 5:6,8; 8:34; 14:9,15; 1Co 15:3; Gl 2:21; Eph 5:2; 1Th 5:10"}, {"pk": 4056337, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 8, "verse": 12, "text": "Now when you sin like this against brothers and sisters and wound their weak conscience, you are sinning against Christ."}, {"pk": 4056338, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 8, "verse": 13, "text": "Therefore, if food causes my brother or sister to fall, I will never again eat meat, \u24d1 so that I won\u2019t cause my brother or sister to fall.", "comment": "\u24d1 Dt 12:15"}, {"pk": 4056339, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 9, "verse": 1, "text": "Am I not free? Am I not an apostle? Have I not seen Jesus our Lord? Are you not my work in the Lord?"}, {"pk": 4056340, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 9, "verse": 2, "text": "If I am not an apostle to others, at least I am to you, because you are the seal \u24d2 of my apostleship in the Lord.", "comment": "\u24d2 Rv 5:1"}, {"pk": 4056341, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 9, "verse": 3, "text": "My defense to those who examine me is this:"}, {"pk": 4056342, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 9, "verse": 4, "text": "Don\u2019t we have the right to eat and drink? \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 2Th 3:8-9"}, {"pk": 4056343, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 9, "verse": 5, "text": "Don\u2019t we have the right to be accompanied by a believing wife [1] like the other apostles, \u24d4 the Lord\u2019s brothers, and Cephas? \u24d5", "comment": "[1] Lit a sister as a wife
\u24d4 Jd 17
\u24d5 Jn 1:42"}, {"pk": 4056344, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 9, "verse": 6, "text": "Or do only Barnabas \u24d6 and I have no right to refrain from working?", "comment": "\u24d6 Ac 4:36"}, {"pk": 4056345, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 9, "verse": 7, "text": "Who serves as a soldier at his own expense? \u24d7 Who plants a vineyard and does not eat its fruit? Or who shepherds a flock and does not drink the milk from the flock?", "comment": "\u24d7 Lk 3:14"}, {"pk": 4056346, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 9, "verse": 8, "text": "Am I saying this from a human perspective? Doesn\u2019t the law also say the same thing?"}, {"pk": 4056347, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 9, "verse": 9, "text": "For it is written in the law of Moses, Do not muzzle an ox \u24d8 while it treads out grain. [2] \u24d9 Is God really concerned about oxen?", "comment": "\u24d9 Dt 25:4
\u24d8 Lk 13:15
[2] Dt 25:4"}, {"pk": 4056348, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 9, "verse": 10, "text": "Isn\u2019t he really saying it for our sake? Yes, this is written for our sake, \u24da because he who plows ought to plow in hope, \u24db and he who threshes should thresh in hope of sharing the crop. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24da Rm 4:24
\u24dc 2Tm 2:6
\u24db Ac 23:6; 1Th 1:3"}, {"pk": 4056349, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 9, "verse": 11, "text": "If we have sown spiritual things for you, is it too much if we reap material benefits from you?"}, {"pk": 4056350, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 9, "verse": 12, "text": "If others have this right to receive benefits from you, don\u2019t we even more? Nevertheless, we have not made use of this right; instead, we endure everything \u24dd so that we will not hinder the gospel of Christ.", "comment": "\u24dd Ac 20:33-35; 2Co 6:3-10; 11:7-12"}, {"pk": 4056351, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 9, "verse": 13, "text": "Don\u2019t you know that those who perform the temple services eat the food from the temple, and those who serve at the altar \u24d0 share in the offerings of the altar?", "comment": "\u24d0 Lv 6:16,26; 7:6,31-32; Nm 5:9-10; 18:8-20,31; Dt 18:1"}, {"pk": 4056352, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 9, "verse": 14, "text": "In the same way, the Lord has commanded that those who preach the gospel should earn their living by the gospel. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Mt 10:8-10; Lk 10:7"}, {"pk": 4056353, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 9, "verse": 15, "text": "For my part I have used none of these rights, nor have I written these things that they may be applied in my case. For it would be better for me to die than for anyone to deprive me of my boast!"}, {"pk": 4056354, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 9, "verse": 16, "text": "For if I preach the gospel, I have no reason to boast, because I am compelled to preach [3] \u2009\u2014\u2009and woe to me if I do not preach the gospel!", "comment": "[3] Lit because necessity is laid upon me"}, {"pk": 4056355, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 9, "verse": 17, "text": "For if I do this willingly, I have a reward, but if unwillingly, I am entrusted \u24d2 with a commission.", "comment": "\u24d2 Lk 16:11"}, {"pk": 4056356, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 9, "verse": 18, "text": "What then is my reward? To preach the gospel and offer it free of charge and not make full use of my rights in the gospel. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 2Co 11:7; 12:13"}, {"pk": 4056357, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 9, "verse": 19, "text": "Although I am free from all and not anyone\u2019s slave, I have made myself a slave to everyone, in order to win \u24d4 more people.", "comment": "\u24d4 1Pt 3:1"}, {"pk": 4056358, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 9, "verse": 20, "text": "To the Jews I became like a Jew, to win Jews; to those under the law, like one under the law\u2009\u2014\u2009though I myself am not under the law [4] \u2009\u2014\u2009to win those under the law. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Ac 16:3; 21:23-26
[4] Other mss omit though I myself am not under the law"}, {"pk": 4056359, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 9, "verse": 21, "text": "To those who are without the law, \u24d6 like one without the law\u2009\u2014\u2009though I am not without God\u2019s law but under the law of Christ\u2009\u2014\u2009to win those without the law.", "comment": "\u24d6 Rm 2:12,14; Gl 2:3; 3:2"}, {"pk": 4056360, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 9, "verse": 22, "text": "To the weak I became weak, in order to win the weak. I have become all things to all people, so that I may by every possible means save some. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Rm 11:14; 1Co 7:16"}, {"pk": 4056361, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 9, "verse": 23, "text": "Now I do all this because of the gospel, so that I may share in the blessings."}, {"pk": 4056362, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 9, "verse": 24, "text": "Don\u2019t you know that the runners in a stadium all race, \u24d8 but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way to win the prize. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Col 2:18
\u24d8 Jd 3"}, {"pk": 4056363, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 9, "verse": 25, "text": "Now everyone who competes exercises self-control \u24da in everything. They do it to receive a perishable crown, \u24db but we an imperishable crown.", "comment": "\u24da Gl 5:23
\u24db 1Pt 1:18; 5:4"}, {"pk": 4056364, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 9, "verse": 26, "text": "So I do not run like one who runs aimlessly or box like one beating the air."}, {"pk": 4056365, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 9, "verse": 27, "text": "Instead, I discipline my body and bring it under strict control, so that after preaching to others, I myself will not be disqualified. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Heb 6:8"}, {"pk": 4056366, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 10, "verse": 1, "text": "Now I do not want you to be unaware, brothers and sisters, that our ancestors \u24dd were all under the cloud, \u24d0 all passed through the sea, \u24d1", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 44:1; Ac 7:11
\u24d0 Ex 13:21
\u24d1 Ex 14:29"}, {"pk": 4056367, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 10, "verse": 2, "text": "and all were baptized \u24d2 into Moses \u24d3 in the cloud and in the sea.", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 77:20; Mt 8:4; Heb 3:2
\u24d2 Ac 22:16"}, {"pk": 4056368, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 10, "verse": 3, "text": "They all ate the same spiritual food, \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Ex 16:31"}, {"pk": 4056369, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 10, "verse": 4, "text": "and all drank the same spiritual drink. For they drank from the spiritual rock \u24d5 that followed them, and that rock was Christ. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 17:6; Nm 20:7-13
\u24d6 Jn 4:14; 6:30-35"}, {"pk": 4056370, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 10, "verse": 5, "text": "Nevertheless God was not pleased with most of them, since they were struck down in the wilderness. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Jd 5"}, {"pk": 4056371, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 10, "verse": 6, "text": "Now these things took place as examples for us, so that we will not desire \u24d8 evil things as they did. [1] \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Nm 11:4,33-34; Ps 78:18; 106:14
\u24d8 Mt 27:23; Jms 4:2
[1] Lit they desired"}, {"pk": 4056372, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 10, "verse": 7, "text": "Don\u2019t become idolaters \u24da as some of them were; as it is written, The people sat down to eat and drink, and got up to party. [2] [3] \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Ex 32:6
[3] Ex 32:6
[2] Or to dance
\u24da Eph 5:5"}, {"pk": 4056373, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 10, "verse": 8, "text": "Let us not commit sexual immorality \u24dc as some of them did, [4] and in a single day twenty-three thousand people died. \u24dd", "comment": "[4] Lit them committed sexual immorality
\u24dc 1Co 6:18; Rv 2:14,20; 17:2; 18:3,9
\u24dd Nm 25:1-18; Ps 106:29"}, {"pk": 4056374, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 10, "verse": 9, "text": "Let us not test Christ as some of them did [5] and were destroyed by snakes. \u24d0", "comment": "[5] Lit them tested
\u24d0 Nm 21:6"}, {"pk": 4056375, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 10, "verse": 10, "text": "And don\u2019t complain \u24d1 as some of them did, [6] \u24d2 and were killed by the destroyer. [7] \u24d3", "comment": "[7] Or the destroying angel
\u24d3 Ex 12:23; 2Sm 24:16; 1Ch 21:15; Ps 78:49
\u24d2 Nm 16:41-50
[6] Lit them complained
\u24d1 Jn 6:41; Jd 16"}, {"pk": 4056376, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 10, "verse": 11, "text": "These things happened to them as examples, and they were written for our instruction, \u24d4 on whom the ends of the ages [8] \u24d5 have come. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Mk 10:30
\u24d4 Ps 102:18
[8] Or goals of the ages, or culmination of the ages
\u24d5 Mk 13:7"}, {"pk": 4056377, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 10, "verse": 12, "text": "So, whoever thinks he stands must be careful not to fall. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Pr 24:16; Heb 6:8"}, {"pk": 4056378, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 10, "verse": 13, "text": "No temptation has come upon you except what is common to humanity. But God is faithful; \u24d8 he will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation he will also provide a way out \u24d9 so that you may be able to bear it.", "comment": "\u24d9 2Pt 2:9
\u24d8 Nm 12:7"}, {"pk": 4056379, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 10, "verse": 14, "text": "So then, my dear friends, flee from idolatry."}, {"pk": 4056380, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 10, "verse": 15, "text": "I am speaking as to sensible people. Judge for yourselves what I am saying."}, {"pk": 4056381, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 10, "verse": 16, "text": "The cup \u24da of blessing \u24db that we bless, is it not a sharing in the blood of Christ? The bread \u24dc that we break, is it not a sharing in the body of Christ?", "comment": "\u24da Mt 26:27; Mk 14:23; Lk 22:17,20; 1Co 11:25-26
\u24db Mk 6:41; Gl 3:14
\u24dc Mt 26:26; Mk 14:22; Lk 22:19; Ac 2:42,46; 20:7"}, {"pk": 4056382, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 10, "verse": 17, "text": "Because there is one bread, we who are many are one \u24dd body, since all of us share the one bread.", "comment": "\u24dd Jn 11:52; Eph 4:4"}, {"pk": 4056383, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 10, "verse": 18, "text": "Consider the people of Israel. [9] Do not those who eat the sacrifices participate in the altar? \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Gn 8:20; Lv 1:5; Nm 3:26; Dt 12:27; 1Sm 2:28; 1Ch 6:49; Ps 26:6; Ezk 8:15; Heb 7:13
[9] Lit Look at Israel according to the flesh"}, {"pk": 4056384, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 10, "verse": 19, "text": "What am I saying then? That food sacrificed to idols is anything, or that an idol is anything?"}, {"pk": 4056385, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 10, "verse": 20, "text": "No, but I do say that what they [10] sacrifice, they sacrifice to demons and not to God. I do not want you to be participants with demons!", "comment": "[10] Other mss read Gentiles"}, {"pk": 4056386, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 10, "verse": 21, "text": "You cannot drink the cup of the Lord and the cup of demons. You cannot share in the Lord\u2019s table and the table of demons."}, {"pk": 4056387, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 10, "verse": 22, "text": "Or are we provoking the Lord to jealousy? Are we stronger than he? \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Ec 6:10"}, {"pk": 4056388, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 10, "verse": 23, "text": "\u201cEverything is permissible,\u201d [11] but not everything is beneficial. \u201cEverything is permissible,\u201d [12] but not everything builds up.", "comment": "[12] Other mss add for me
[11] Other mss add for me"}, {"pk": 4056389, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 10, "verse": 24, "text": "No one is to seek his own good, but the good of the other person. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Mk 10:45; Php 2:4"}, {"pk": 4056390, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 10, "verse": 25, "text": "Eat everything that is sold in the meat market, without raising questions for the sake of conscience,"}, {"pk": 4056391, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 10, "verse": 26, "text": "since the earth is the Lord\u2019s, \u24d3 and all that is in it. [13] \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 24:1
\u24d3 Mk 13:19
[13] Ps 24:1"}, {"pk": 4056392, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 10, "verse": 27, "text": "If any of the unbelievers invites you over and you want to go, eat everything that is set before you, without raising questions for the sake of conscience."}, {"pk": 4056393, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 10, "verse": 28, "text": "But if someone says to you, \u201cThis is food from a sacrifice,\u201d do not eat it, \u24d5 out of consideration for the one who told you, and for the sake of conscience. [14]", "comment": "[14] Other mss add \u201cFor the earth is the Lord\u2019s and all that is in it.\u201d
\u24d5 Lk 10:8"}, {"pk": 4056394, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 10, "verse": 29, "text": "I do not mean your own conscience, but the other person\u2019s. For why is my freedom judged \u24d6 by another person\u2019s conscience?", "comment": "\u24d6 Lk 6:37"}, {"pk": 4056395, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 10, "verse": 30, "text": "If I partake with thanksgiving, \u24d7 why am I criticized because of something for which I give thanks?", "comment": "\u24d7 Mk 8:6; Rm 1:8"}, {"pk": 4056396, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 10, "verse": 31, "text": "So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Mk 10:37; Lk 9:32; Jn 17:24; 2Co 3:18; 2Pt 3:18"}, {"pk": 4056397, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 10, "verse": 32, "text": "Give no offense \u24d9 to Jews or Greeks or the church of God,", "comment": "\u24d9 Ac 24:16; Php 1:10"}, {"pk": 4056398, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 10, "verse": 33, "text": "just as I also try to please everyone in everything, not seeking my own benefit, but the benefit of many, \u24da so that they may be saved.", "comment": "\u24da Mk 10:45"}, {"pk": 4056399, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 11, "verse": 1, "text": "Imitate me, as I also imitate Christ. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Php 2:5; 1Pt 2:21"}, {"pk": 4056400, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 11, "verse": 2, "text": "Now I praise you [1] because you remember me in everything and hold fast to the traditions \u24dc just as I delivered \u24dd them to you.", "comment": "\u24dc 2Th 2:15; 3:6
\u24dd Jd 3
[1] Other mss add brothers,"}, {"pk": 4056401, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 11, "verse": 3, "text": "But I want you to know that Christ is the head \u24d0 of every man, and the man is the head of the woman, [2] \u24d1 and God is the head of Christ. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 1Co 3:23
\u24d0 Eph 1:22; 4:15; Col 1:18; 2:10,19
[2] Or the husband is the head of the wife
\u24d1 Gn 3:16; Eph 5:23"}, {"pk": 4056402, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 11, "verse": 4, "text": "Every man who prays or prophesies with something on his head dishonors \u24d3 his head.", "comment": "\u24d3 1Pt 3:16"}, {"pk": 4056403, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 11, "verse": 5, "text": "Every woman who prays or prophesies with her head uncovered dishonors her head, since that is one and the same as having her head shaved. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Dt 21:11-12"}, {"pk": 4056404, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 11, "verse": 6, "text": "For if a woman doesn\u2019t cover her head, she should have her hair cut off. But if it is disgraceful for a woman to have her hair cut off or her head shaved, let her head be covered."}, {"pk": 4056405, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 11, "verse": 7, "text": "A man should not cover his head, because he is the image \u24d5 and glory of God. \u24d6 So too, woman is the glory of man.", "comment": "\u24d6 Mk 10:37; Lk 9:32; Jn 17:24; 2Co 3:18; 2Pt 3:18
\u24d5 Gn 1:27"}, {"pk": 4056406, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 11, "verse": 8, "text": "For man did not come from woman, but woman came from man. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Gn 2:21-23; 1Tm 2:13"}, {"pk": 4056407, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 11, "verse": 9, "text": "Neither was man created for the sake of woman, but woman for the sake of man."}, {"pk": 4056408, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 11, "verse": 10, "text": "This is why a woman should have a symbol of authority on her head, because of the angels."}, {"pk": 4056409, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 11, "verse": 11, "text": "In the Lord, however, woman is not independent of man, and man is not independent of woman."}, {"pk": 4056410, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 11, "verse": 12, "text": "For just as woman came from man, so man comes through woman, and all things come from God. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 104:24; Rv 3:14"}, {"pk": 4056411, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 11, "verse": 13, "text": "Judge \u24d9 for yourselves: Is it proper for a woman to pray to God with her head uncovered?", "comment": "\u24d9 Jn 5:22-30"}, {"pk": 4056412, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 11, "verse": 14, "text": "Does not even nature itself teach \u24da you that if a man has long hair it is a disgrace \u24db to him,", "comment": "\u24da Mt 28:20; Ac 4:2; 2Tm 4:11
\u24db 2Co 6:8"}, {"pk": 4056413, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 11, "verse": 15, "text": "but that if a woman has long hair, it is her glory? \u24dc For her hair is given to her [3] as a covering.", "comment": "\u24dc Php 3:19
[3] Other mss omit to her"}, {"pk": 4056414, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 11, "verse": 16, "text": "If anyone wants to argue about this, we have no other [4] custom, nor do the churches of God.", "comment": "[4] Or no such"}, {"pk": 4056415, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 11, "verse": 17, "text": "Now in giving this instruction I do not praise you, since you come together not for the better but for the worse."}, {"pk": 4056416, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 11, "verse": 18, "text": "For to begin with, I hear that when you come together as a church there are divisions among you, and in part I believe it."}, {"pk": 4056417, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 11, "verse": 19, "text": "Indeed, it is necessary that there be factions \u24dd among you, so that those who are approved may be recognized among you.", "comment": "\u24dd 2Pt 2:1"}, {"pk": 4056418, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 11, "verse": 20, "text": "When you come together, then, it is not to eat the Lord\u2019s Supper. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Mt 26:26-29; Mk 14:22-25; Lk 22:14-20; 1Co 10:14-22"}, {"pk": 4056419, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 11, "verse": 21, "text": "For at the meal, each one eats his own supper. [5] So one person is hungry while another gets drunk!", "comment": "[5] Or eats his own supper ahead of others"}, {"pk": 4056420, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 11, "verse": 22, "text": "Don\u2019t you have homes in which to eat and drink? Or do you despise the church of God and humiliate those who have nothing? What should I say to you? Should I praise you? I do not praise you in this matter!"}, {"pk": 4056421, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 11, "verse": 23, "text": "For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: \u24d1 On the night when he was betrayed, the Lord Jesus took bread,", "comment": "\u24d1 Jd 3"}, {"pk": 4056422, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 11, "verse": 24, "text": "and when he had given thanks, broke it, and said, [6] \u201cThis is my body, which is [7]for you. Do this in remembrance of me.\u201d \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Lk 22:19
[7] Other mss add broken
[6] Other mss add \u201cTake, eat."}, {"pk": 4056423, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 11, "verse": 25, "text": "In the same way also he took the cup, after supper, and said, \u201cThis cup is the new covenant \u24d3 in my blood. \u24d4 Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d3 Lk 22:20
\u24d4 Jn 6:54"}, {"pk": 4056424, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 11, "verse": 26, "text": "For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord\u2019s death \u24d5 until he comes. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Mk 8:38
\u24d5 Php 2:8; 3:10"}, {"pk": 4056425, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 11, "verse": 27, "text": "So then, whoever eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of sin against the body [8] and blood of the Lord.", "comment": "[8] Lit be guilty of the body"}, {"pk": 4056426, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 11, "verse": 28, "text": "Let a person examine himself; in this way let him eat the bread and drink from the cup."}, {"pk": 4056427, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 11, "verse": 29, "text": "For whoever eats and drinks without recognizing the body, [9] eats and drinks judgment \u24d7 on himself.", "comment": "[9] Other mss read drinks unworthily, not discerning the Lord\u2019s body
\u24d7 Mk 12:40; 1Jn 5:16"}, {"pk": 4056428, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 11, "verse": 30, "text": "This is why many are sick and ill among you, and many have fallen asleep. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Jn 11:11; Ac 7:60; 1Th 4:13-15"}, {"pk": 4056429, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 11, "verse": 31, "text": "If we were properly judging ourselves, we would not be judged,"}, {"pk": 4056430, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 11, "verse": 32, "text": "but when we are judged \u24d9 by the Lord, we are disciplined, so that we may not be condemned \u24da with the world.", "comment": "\u24d9 Jn 5:22-30
\u24da Mt 12:41; Jn 5:22"}, {"pk": 4056431, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 11, "verse": 33, "text": "Therefore, my brothers and sisters, when you come together to eat, welcome one another. [10]", "comment": "[10] Or wait for one another"}, {"pk": 4056432, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 11, "verse": 34, "text": "If anyone is hungry, he should eat at home, so that when you gather together you will not come under judgment. I will give instructions about the other matters whenever I come. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db 1Co 4:19"}, {"pk": 4056433, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 12, "verse": 1, "text": "Now concerning spiritual gifts: [1] brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be unaware.", "comment": "[1] Or spiritual things, or spiritual people"}, {"pk": 4056434, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 12, "verse": 2, "text": "You know that when you were pagans, you used to be enticed and led astray by mute \u24dc idols. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dc Ac 8:32; 1Co 14:10; 2Pt 2:16
\u24dd 1Co 8:4"}, {"pk": 4056435, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 12, "verse": 3, "text": "Therefore I want you to know that no one speaking by the Spirit of God says, \u201cJesus is cursed,\u201d and no one can say, \u201cJesus is Lord,\u201d except by the Holy Spirit."}, {"pk": 4056436, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 12, "verse": 4, "text": "Now there are different gifts, \u24d0 but the same Spirit.", "comment": "\u24d0 Rm 12:6; 1Co 14:1; Eph 4:8; Heb 2:4; 1Pt 4:10"}, {"pk": 4056437, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 12, "verse": 5, "text": "There are different ministries, but the same Lord."}, {"pk": 4056438, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 12, "verse": 6, "text": "And there are different activities, but the same God produces each gift in each person."}, {"pk": 4056439, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 12, "verse": 7, "text": "A manifestation of the Spirit is given to each person \u24d1 for the common good:", "comment": "\u24d1 Jms 4:5"}, {"pk": 4056440, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 12, "verse": 8, "text": "to one \u24d2 is given a message of wisdom \u24d3 through the Spirit, to another, a message of knowledge by the same Spirit,", "comment": "\u24d3 1Co 2:6-7
\u24d2 Rm 12:7-8; Eph 4:11; 1Pt 4:11"}, {"pk": 4056441, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 12, "verse": 9, "text": "to another, faith by the same Spirit, to another, gifts of healing \u24d4 by the one Spirit,", "comment": "\u24d4 Lk 13:32; Ac 4:22,30; 10:38"}, {"pk": 4056442, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 12, "verse": 10, "text": "to another, the performing of miracles, \u24d5 to another, prophecy, \u24d6 to another, distinguishing between spirits, \u24d7 to another, different kinds of tongues, [2] to another, interpretation of tongues.", "comment": "[2] languages
\u24d7 1Jn 4:1-3
\u24d5 Ac 19:11
\u24d6 1Co 13:2"}, {"pk": 4056443, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 12, "verse": 11, "text": "One and the same Spirit is active in all these, distributing to each person as he wills."}, {"pk": 4056444, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 12, "verse": 12, "text": "For just as the body is one \u24d8 and has many parts, and all the parts of that body, though many, are one body\u2009\u2014\u2009so also is Christ. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d8 Jn 11:52
\u24d9 Eph 4:4"}, {"pk": 4056445, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 12, "verse": 13, "text": "For we were all baptized by [3] one Spirit into one body\u2009\u2014\u2009whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free\u2009\u2014\u2009and we were all given one Spirit to drink. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Gl 3:28; Eph 2:13-18; Col 3:11
[3] Or with, or in"}, {"pk": 4056446, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 12, "verse": 14, "text": "Indeed, the body is not one part but many."}, {"pk": 4056447, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 12, "verse": 15, "text": "If the foot should say, \u201cBecause I\u2019m not a hand, I don\u2019t belong to the body,\u201d it is not for that reason any less a part of the body."}, {"pk": 4056448, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 12, "verse": 16, "text": "And if the ear should say, \u201cBecause I\u2019m not an eye, I don\u2019t belong to the body,\u201d it is not for that reason any less a part of the body."}, {"pk": 4056449, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 12, "verse": 17, "text": "If the whole body were an eye, where would the hearing be? If the whole body were an ear, where would the sense of smell be?"}, {"pk": 4056450, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 12, "verse": 18, "text": "But as it is, God has arranged each one of the parts in the body just as he wanted. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Ps 143:10; Pr 16:9; Jn 5:30; Gl 1:4; Eph 1:9; 1Jn 2:17"}, {"pk": 4056451, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 12, "verse": 19, "text": "And if they were all the same part, where would the body be?"}, {"pk": 4056452, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 12, "verse": 20, "text": "As it is, there are many parts, but one body."}, {"pk": 4056453, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 12, "verse": 21, "text": "The eye cannot say to the hand, \u201cI don\u2019t need you!\u201d Or again, the head can\u2019t say to the feet, \u201cI don\u2019t need you!\u201d"}, {"pk": 4056454, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 12, "verse": 22, "text": "On the contrary, those parts of the body that are weaker are indispensable."}, {"pk": 4056455, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 12, "verse": 23, "text": "And those parts of the body that we consider less honorable, \u24dc we clothe these with greater honor, and our unrespectable parts are treated with greater respect,", "comment": "\u24dc Mk 6:4; 1Pt 2:7"}, {"pk": 4056456, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 12, "verse": 24, "text": "which our respectable parts do not need. Instead, God has put the body together, giving greater honor to the less honorable,"}, {"pk": 4056457, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 12, "verse": 25, "text": "so that there would be no division \u24dd in the body, but that the members would have the same concern for each other.", "comment": "\u24dd 1Co 1:10"}, {"pk": 4056458, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 12, "verse": 26, "text": "So if one member suffers, all the members suffer with it; if one member is honored, all the members rejoice with it."}, {"pk": 4056459, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 12, "verse": 27, "text": "Now you are the body of Christ, \u24d0 and individual members of it.", "comment": "\u24d0 Eph 1:23; Col 1:18"}, {"pk": 4056460, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 12, "verse": 28, "text": "And God has appointed these in the church: \u24d1 first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, \u24d2 next miracles, \u24d3 then gifts of healing, \u24d4 helping, administrating, various kinds of tongues. [4]", "comment": "\u24d4 1Co 12:9
[4] languages, also in v. 30
\u24d3 Mk 13:22
\u24d2 Eph 4:11; Jms 3:1
\u24d1 Mt 16:18; 1Co 14:4; Rv 1:4"}, {"pk": 4056461, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 12, "verse": 29, "text": "Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all do miracles?"}, {"pk": 4056462, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 12, "verse": 30, "text": "Do all have gifts of healing? Do all speak in other tongues? Do all interpret? \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Lk 24:27"}, {"pk": 4056463, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 12, "verse": 31, "text": "But desire \u24d6 the greater gifts. And I will show you an even better way.", "comment": "\u24d6 Nm 25:13; Jms 4:2"}, {"pk": 4056464, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 13, "verse": 1, "text": "If I speak human or angelic tongues [1] but do not have love, \u24d7 I am a noisy gong \u24d8 or a clanging cymbal.", "comment": "\u24d7 Jn 13:35; 1Jn 4:7-12
\u24d8 Mt 10:9
[1] languages, also in v. 8"}, {"pk": 4056465, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 13, "verse": 2, "text": "If I have the gift of prophecy \u24d9 and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith so that I can move mountains \u24da but do not have love, I am nothing.", "comment": "\u24da Mt 17:20
\u24d9 1Co 14:1,3-6,22-39; Eph 4:11; 1Th 5:20"}, {"pk": 4056466, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 13, "verse": 3, "text": "And if I give away all my possessions, and if I give over my body in order to boast [2] but do not have love, I gain nothing.", "comment": "[2] Other mss read body to be burned"}, {"pk": 4056467, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 13, "verse": 4, "text": "Love is patient, \u24db love is kind. Love does not envy, \u24dc is not boastful, is not arrogant, \u24dd", "comment": "\u24db 1Th 5:14
\u24dc Nm 25:13; Gl 4:17
\u24dd 1Co 4:6"}, {"pk": 4056468, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 13, "verse": 5, "text": "is not rude, is not self-seeking, \u24d0 is not irritable, \u24d1 and does not keep a record of wrongs.", "comment": "\u24d1 Ac 17:16
\u24d0 Mk 10:45; Php 2:4"}, {"pk": 4056469, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 13, "verse": 6, "text": "Love finds no joy in unrighteousness but rejoices in the truth. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 119:142; Jn 8:14; 14:6"}, {"pk": 4056470, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 13, "verse": 7, "text": "It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures \u24d3 all things.", "comment": "\u24d3 Jms 1:12"}, {"pk": 4056471, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 13, "verse": 8, "text": "Love never ends. \u24d4 But as for prophecies, they will come to an end; as for tongues, they will cease; as for knowledge, it will come to an end.", "comment": "\u24d4 Mt 7:25,27; Lk 6:49; 11:17; 13:4; 16:17; Ac 15:16; Heb 11:30; Rv 11:13; 16:19"}, {"pk": 4056472, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 13, "verse": 9, "text": "For we know in part, and we prophesy in part,"}, {"pk": 4056473, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 13, "verse": 10, "text": "but when the perfect comes, the partial will come to an end."}, {"pk": 4056474, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 13, "verse": 11, "text": "When I was a child, I spoke like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put aside childish things."}, {"pk": 4056475, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 13, "verse": 12, "text": "For now we see only a reflection [3] as in a mirror, but then face to face. \u24d5 Now I know in part, but then I will know fully, \u24d6 as I am fully known. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 1Co 8:3; Gl 4:9
[3] Lit we see indirectly
\u24d5 1Jn 3:2
\u24d6 Pr 2:6; Jn 17:3; 1Jn 4:8"}, {"pk": 4056476, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 13, "verse": 13, "text": "Now these three remain: faith, hope, \u24d8 and love\u2009\u2014\u2009but the greatest of these is love.", "comment": "\u24d8 1Th 1:3"}, {"pk": 4056477, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 14, "verse": 1, "text": "Pursue love and desire spiritual gifts, and especially that you may prophesy."}, {"pk": 4056478, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 14, "verse": 2, "text": "For the person who speaks in another tongue [1] \u24d9 is not speaking to people but to God, since no one understands him; he speaks mysteries in the Spirit. [2]", "comment": "[2] Or in spirit, or in his spirit
\u24d9 1Co 12:10
[1] language, also in vv. 4,\u200b13,\u200b14,\u200b19,\u200b26,27"}, {"pk": 4056479, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 14, "verse": 3, "text": "On the other hand, the person who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening, [3] encouragement, and consolation.", "comment": "[3] Lit building up"}, {"pk": 4056480, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 14, "verse": 4, "text": "The person who speaks in another tongue builds himself up, but the one who prophesies builds up the church."}, {"pk": 4056481, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 14, "verse": 5, "text": "I wish all of you spoke in other tongues, [4] but even more that you prophesied. The person who prophesies is greater than the person who speaks in tongues, unless he interprets so that the church may be built up.", "comment": "[4] languages, also in vv. 6,\u200b18,\u200b21,\u200b22,\u200b23,\u200b39"}, {"pk": 4056482, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 14, "verse": 6, "text": "So now, brothers and sisters, if I come to you speaking in other tongues, how will I benefit you unless I speak to you with a revelation \u24da or knowledge or prophecy or teaching?", "comment": "\u24da 1Pt 4:13"}, {"pk": 4056483, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 14, "verse": 7, "text": "Even lifeless instruments that produce sounds\u2009\u2014\u2009whether flute or harp \u24db \u2009\u2014\u2009if they don\u2019t make a distinction in the notes, how will what is played on the flute or harp be recognized?", "comment": "\u24db Rv 5:8; 14:2; 15:2"}, {"pk": 4056484, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 14, "verse": 8, "text": "In fact, if the bugle makes an unclear sound, who will prepare for battle? \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Nm 10:9; Is 58:1; Jr 4:19; Ezk 33:3-6; Jl 2:1"}, {"pk": 4056485, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 14, "verse": 9, "text": "In the same way, unless you use your tongue for intelligible speech, how will what is spoken be known? For you will be speaking into the air."}, {"pk": 4056486, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 14, "verse": 10, "text": "There are doubtless many different kinds of languages in the world, none is without meaning."}, {"pk": 4056487, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 14, "verse": 11, "text": "Therefore, if I do not know the meaning of the language, I will be a foreigner [5] to the speaker, and the speaker will be a foreigner to me.", "comment": "[5] Gk barbaros, or barbarian"}, {"pk": 4056488, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 14, "verse": 12, "text": "So also you\u2009\u2014\u2009since you are zealous \u24dd for spiritual gifts, [6] \u24d0 seek to excel in building up the church.", "comment": "[6] Lit zealous of spirits
\u24d0 Ps 51:11; Lk 11:34; Jn 1:33; Ac 2:4; Rm 8:9; Gl 5:25; Ti 3:5; 1Jn 4:1; Rv 3:22
\u24dd Nm 25:13; Gl 1:14"}, {"pk": 4056489, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 14, "verse": 13, "text": "Therefore the person who speaks in another tongue should pray that he can interpret."}, {"pk": 4056490, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 14, "verse": 14, "text": "For if I pray in another tongue, my spirit \u24d1 prays, but my understanding is unfruitful. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Gl 5:22; Ti 3:14
\u24d1 Ps 51:12"}, {"pk": 4056491, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 14, "verse": 15, "text": "What then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will also pray with my understanding. I will sing praise with the spirit, and I will also sing praise with my understanding."}, {"pk": 4056492, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 14, "verse": 16, "text": "Otherwise, if you praise with the spirit, [7] how will the outsider [8] say \u201cAmen\u201d \u24d3 at your giving of thanks, since he does not know what you are saying?", "comment": "[8] Lit the one filling the place of the uninformed
\u24d3 Ps 72:19; Rv 22:21
[7] Or praise by the Spirit"}, {"pk": 4056493, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 14, "verse": 17, "text": "For you may very well be giving thanks, but the other person is not being built up."}, {"pk": 4056494, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 14, "verse": 18, "text": "I thank \u24d4 God that I speak in other tongues more than all of you;", "comment": "\u24d4 Rm 1:8"}, {"pk": 4056495, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 14, "verse": 19, "text": "yet in the church I would rather speak five words \u24d5 with my understanding, in order to teach others also, than ten thousand words in another tongue.", "comment": "\u24d5 Mt 12:37"}, {"pk": 4056496, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 14, "verse": 20, "text": "Brothers and sisters, don\u2019t be childish in your thinking, but be infants in regard to evil and adult in your thinking. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 131:2; Is 28:9; Mt 18:3; Rm 16:19; Eph 4:14; Heb 5:12-13"}, {"pk": 4056497, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 14, "verse": 21, "text": "It is written in the law, I will speak to this people
by people of other tongues
and by the lips of foreigners,
and even then, they will not listen to me, [9] \u24d7
says the Lord.", "comment": "[9] Is 28:11-12
\u24d7 Is 28:11-12"}, {"pk": 4056498, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 14, "verse": 22, "text": "Speaking in other tongues, then, is intended as a sign, not for believers but for unbelievers, while prophecy is not for unbelievers but for believers."}, {"pk": 4056499, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 14, "verse": 23, "text": "If, therefore, the whole church assembles together and all are speaking in other tongues and people who are outsiders or unbelievers come in, will they not say that you are out of your minds?"}, {"pk": 4056500, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 14, "verse": 24, "text": "But if all are prophesying and some unbeliever or outsider comes in, he is convicted by all and is called to account by all."}, {"pk": 4056501, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 14, "verse": 25, "text": "The secrets of his heart will be revealed, and as a result he will fall facedown and worship God, proclaiming, \u201cGod is really among you.\u201d \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Is 45:14; Zch 8:23"}, {"pk": 4056502, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 14, "verse": 26, "text": "What then, brothers and sisters? Whenever you come together, each one [10] has a hymn, a teaching, a revelation, another tongue, or an interpretation. \u24d9 Everything is to be done for building up.", "comment": "\u24d9 1Co 12:10
[10] Other mss add of you"}, {"pk": 4056503, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 14, "verse": 27, "text": "If anyone speaks in another tongue, there are to be only two, or at the most three, each in turn, and let someone interpret."}, {"pk": 4056504, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 14, "verse": 28, "text": "But if there is no interpreter, that person is to keep silent in the church and speak to himself and God."}, {"pk": 4056505, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 14, "verse": 29, "text": "Two or three prophets should speak, and the others should evaluate. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da 1Jn 4:1"}, {"pk": 4056506, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 14, "verse": 30, "text": "But if something has been revealed to another person sitting there, the first prophet should be silent."}, {"pk": 4056507, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 14, "verse": 31, "text": "For you can all prophesy one by one, so that everyone may learn and everyone may be encouraged. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Lk 16:25"}, {"pk": 4056508, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 14, "verse": 32, "text": "And the prophets\u2019 spirits are subject to the prophets,"}, {"pk": 4056509, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 14, "verse": 33, "text": "since God is not a God of disorder but of peace. As in all the churches of the saints, \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Eph 6:18"}, {"pk": 4056510, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 14, "verse": 34, "text": "the women [11] should be silent in the churches, \u24dd for they are not permitted to speak, but are to submit themselves, as the law also says.", "comment": "[11] Other mss read your women
\u24dd 1Tm 2:11-12; 1Pt 3:1"}, {"pk": 4056511, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 14, "verse": 35, "text": "If they want to learn something, let them ask their own husbands \u24d0 at home, since it is disgraceful for a woman to speak in the church.", "comment": "\u24d0 Mt 1:19; 1Pt 3:1"}, {"pk": 4056512, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 14, "verse": 36, "text": "Or did the word of God originate from you, or did it come to you only?"}, {"pk": 4056513, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 14, "verse": 37, "text": "If anyone thinks he is a prophet or spiritual, he should recognize that what I write to you is the Lord\u2019s command."}, {"pk": 4056514, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 14, "verse": 38, "text": "If anyone ignores this, he will be ignored. [12]", "comment": "[12] Other mss read he should be ignored"}, {"pk": 4056515, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 14, "verse": 39, "text": "So then, my brothers and sisters, be eager \u24d1 to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in other tongues.", "comment": "\u24d1 Nm 25:13; Gl 4:17"}, {"pk": 4056516, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 14, "verse": 40, "text": "But everything is to be done decently \u24d2 and in order.", "comment": "\u24d2 Rm 13:13"}, {"pk": 4056517, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 15, "verse": 1, "text": "Now I want to make clear for you, brothers and sisters, the gospel I preached to you, which you received, on which you have taken your stand \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Pr 24:16"}, {"pk": 4056518, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 15, "verse": 2, "text": "and by which you are being saved, if you hold to the message I preached to you\u2009\u2014\u2009unless you believed in vain. [1] \u24d4", "comment": "[1] Or believed without careful thought, or believed in vain
\u24d4 Gl 4:11; Heb 6:8"}, {"pk": 4056519, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 15, "verse": 3, "text": "For I passed on to you \u24d5 as most important what I also received: that Christ died \u24d6 for our sins according to the Scriptures, \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d5 Jd 3
\u24d6 1Co 8:11
\u24d7 Mt 26:54; 1Pt 1:20"}, {"pk": 4056520, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 15, "verse": 4, "text": "that he was buried, \u24d8 that he was raised on the third day \u24d9 according to the Scriptures, \u24da", "comment": "\u24d9 1Th 4:14
\u24da Ps 16:10; Is 53:10; Hs 6:2; Mt 12:40; Jn 2:22; Ac 2:25-32; 13:33-35; 26:22-23
\u24d8 Mt 27:59-60; Mk 15:46; Lk 23:53; Jn 19:41-42"}, {"pk": 4056521, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 15, "verse": 5, "text": "and that he appeared to Cephas, \u24db then to the Twelve. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24db Lk 24:34
\u24dc Mk 16:14; Lk 24:36; Jn 20:19,26; Ac 10:41"}, {"pk": 4056522, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 15, "verse": 6, "text": "Then he appeared to over five hundred brothers and sisters at one time; \u24dd most of them are still alive, but some have fallen asleep.", "comment": "\u24dd Mt 28:10-20"}, {"pk": 4056523, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 15, "verse": 7, "text": "Then he appeared to James, \u24d0 then to all the apostles. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d0 Jms 1:1
\u24d1 Ac 1:3-11"}, {"pk": 4056524, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 15, "verse": 8, "text": "Last of all, as to one born at the wrong time, [2] \u24d2 he also appeared to me. \u24d3", "comment": "[2] Or one whose birth was unusual
\u24d2 1Tm 1:13-16
\u24d3 Ac 9:1-8"}, {"pk": 4056525, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 15, "verse": 9, "text": "For I am the least of the apostles, \u24d4 not worthy to be called an apostle, because I persecuted \u24d5 the church of God.", "comment": "\u24d5 Php 3:6
\u24d4 Eph 3:8; 1Tm 1:16-17"}, {"pk": 4056526, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 15, "verse": 10, "text": "But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace toward me was not in vain. On the contrary, I worked harder than any of them, yet not I, but the grace of God that was with me. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 2Co 3:5; Php 2:13; Col 1:29"}, {"pk": 4056527, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 15, "verse": 11, "text": "Whether, then, it is I or they, so we proclaim and so you have believed."}, {"pk": 4056528, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 15, "verse": 12, "text": "Now if Christ is proclaimed as raised from the dead, \u24d7 how can some of you say, \u201cThere is no resurrection of the dead\u201d? \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d7 Mt 17:9
\u24d8 Mt 22:23; Mk 12:18; Lk 20:27; Ac 23:8; 2Tm 2:18"}, {"pk": 4056529, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 15, "verse": 13, "text": "If there is no resurrection of the dead, then not even Christ has been raised;"}, {"pk": 4056530, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 15, "verse": 14, "text": "and if Christ has not been raised, then our proclamation is in vain, and so is your faith. [3]", "comment": "[3] Or proclamation is useless, and your faith also is useless, or proclamation is empty, and your faith also is empty"}, {"pk": 4056531, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 15, "verse": 15, "text": "Moreover, we are found to be false witnesses \u24d9 about God, because we have testified \u24da wrongly about God that he raised up Christ\u2009\u2014\u2009whom he did not raise up, if in fact the dead are not raised.", "comment": "\u24da Jn 15:26
\u24d9 Mt 26:60"}, {"pk": 4056532, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 15, "verse": 16, "text": "For if the dead are not raised, not even Christ has been raised."}, {"pk": 4056533, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 15, "verse": 17, "text": "And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is worthless; you are still in your sins."}, {"pk": 4056534, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 15, "verse": 18, "text": "Those, then, who have fallen asleep in Christ \u24db have also perished.", "comment": "\u24db 1Th 4:16; 1Pt 5:14"}, {"pk": 4056535, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 15, "verse": 19, "text": "If we have put our hope in Christ for this life only, we should be pitied more than anyone."}, {"pk": 4056536, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 15, "verse": 20, "text": "But as it is, Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits \u24dc of those who have fallen asleep.", "comment": "\u24dc Ex 23:19; Lv 2:12; Rm 8:23; Col 1:18"}, {"pk": 4056537, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 15, "verse": 21, "text": "For since death \u24dd came through a man, \u24d0 the resurrection of the dead also comes through a man. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Mt 28:5-6; Mk 16:6; Lk 24:5-8,34; Jn 11:25; 20:9,15-18
\u24dd Mt 10:21; Jn 8:51; Php 3:10
\u24d0 Gn 3:1-7; Rm 5:12-14"}, {"pk": 4056538, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 15, "verse": 22, "text": "For just as in Adam all die, so also in Christ all will be made alive. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Rm 14:9"}, {"pk": 4056539, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 15, "verse": 23, "text": "But each in his own order: \u24d3 Christ, the firstfruits; afterward, at his coming, those who belong to Christ.", "comment": "\u24d3 1Th 4:17"}, {"pk": 4056540, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 15, "verse": 24, "text": "Then comes the end, \u24d4 when he hands over the kingdom to God the Father, \u24d5 when he abolishes all rule and all authority and power. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d4 Mt 24:6; Mk 13:7
\u24d6 Ac 8:10; Eph 1:21; 1Pt 3:22
\u24d5 Mt 5:16; 11:27; Lk 11:13; Jn 8:42; Eph 5:20"}, {"pk": 4056541, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 15, "verse": 25, "text": "For he must reign \u24d7 until he puts all his enemies under his feet. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d7 Lk 1:33; Rv 11:15
\u24d8 Ps 110:1; Mt 22:44; Eph 1:22"}, {"pk": 4056542, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 15, "verse": 26, "text": "The last enemy to be abolished is death. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 2Co 5:4"}, {"pk": 4056543, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 15, "verse": 27, "text": "For God has put everything under his feet. [4] \u24da Now when it says \u201ceverything\u201d is put under him, it is obvious that he who puts everything under him is the exception.", "comment": "\u24da Ps 8:6
[4] Ps 8:6"}, {"pk": 4056544, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 15, "verse": 28, "text": "When everything is subject to Christ, then the Son \u24db himself will also be subject to the one who subjected everything to him, so that God may be all in all. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24db Jn 5:19; Heb 1:2
\u24dc Ps 104:24; Eph 1:23"}, {"pk": 4056545, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 15, "verse": 29, "text": "Otherwise what will they do who are being baptized for the dead? [5] If the dead are not raised at all, then why are people baptized for them? [6]", "comment": "[6] Other mss read for the dead
[5] Or baptized on account of the dead"}, {"pk": 4056546, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 15, "verse": 30, "text": "Why are we in danger every hour?"}, {"pk": 4056547, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 15, "verse": 31, "text": "I face death every day, \u24dd as surely as I may boast about you, brothers and sisters, in Christ Jesus our Lord.", "comment": "\u24dd Rm 8:36"}, {"pk": 4056548, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 15, "verse": 32, "text": "If I fought wild beasts in Ephesus \u24d0 as a mere man, what good did that do me? \u24d1 If the dead are not raised, Let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die. [7] \u24d2", "comment": "[7] Is 22:13
\u24d2 Is 22:13
\u24d1 1Th 2:19
\u24d0 Eph 1:1"}, {"pk": 4056549, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 15, "verse": 33, "text": "Do not be deceived: \u201cBad company corrupts good morals.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4056550, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 15, "verse": 34, "text": "Come to your senses [8] \u24d3 and stop sinning; for some people are ignorant about God. I say this to your shame. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 1Co 4:14
[8] Lit Sober up
\u24d3 Ti 2:12"}, {"pk": 4056551, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 15, "verse": 35, "text": "But someone will ask, \u201cHow are the dead raised? What kind of body will they have when they come?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4056552, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 15, "verse": 36, "text": "You fool! What you sow does not come to life \u24d5 unless it dies.", "comment": "\u24d5 Jn 12:24"}, {"pk": 4056553, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 15, "verse": 37, "text": "And as for what you sow\u2009\u2014\u2009you are not sowing the body that will be, but only a seed, perhaps of wheat or another grain."}, {"pk": 4056554, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 15, "verse": 38, "text": "But God gives it a body as he wants, \u24d6 and to each of the seeds its own body.", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 143:10; Pr 16:9; Jn 5:30; Gl 1:4; Eph 1:9; 1Jn 2:17"}, {"pk": 4056555, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 15, "verse": 39, "text": "Not all flesh \u24d7 is the same flesh; there is one flesh for humans, another for animals, another for birds, and another for fish.", "comment": "\u24d7 Php 3:3"}, {"pk": 4056556, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 15, "verse": 40, "text": "There are heavenly bodies and earthly bodies, but the splendor \u24d8 of the heavenly bodies is different from that of the earthly ones.", "comment": "\u24d8 Lk 9:31-32; Ac 22:11"}, {"pk": 4056557, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 15, "verse": 41, "text": "There is a splendor of the sun, another of the moon, and another of the stars; in fact, one star differs from another star in splendor."}, {"pk": 4056558, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 15, "verse": 42, "text": "So it is with the resurrection of the dead: Sown in corruption, raised in incorruption; \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Rm 2:7; Eph 6:24; 2Tm 1:10"}, {"pk": 4056559, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 15, "verse": 43, "text": "sown in dishonor, \u24da raised in glory; \u24db sown in weakness, raised in power; \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Mk 5:30; Lk 1:35; 6:19; Ac 19:11; 2Co 13:4; Rv 11:17
\u24da 2Co 6:8
\u24db 1Pt 5:4"}, {"pk": 4056560, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 15, "verse": 44, "text": "sown a natural body, raised a spiritual body. If there is a natural body, there is also a spiritual body."}, {"pk": 4056561, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 15, "verse": 45, "text": "So it is written, The first man Adam became a living being; [9] \u24dd the last Adam \u24d0 became a life-giving spirit.", "comment": "\u24d0 Rm 8:2
\u24dd Gn 2:7
[9] Gn 2:7"}, {"pk": 4056562, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 15, "verse": 46, "text": "However, the spiritual is not first, but the natural, then the spiritual."}, {"pk": 4056563, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 15, "verse": 47, "text": "The first man was from the earth, a man of dust; \u24d1 the second man is [10] from heaven.", "comment": "\u24d1 Gn 2:7; 3:19; Ps 90:3
[10] Other mss add the Lord"}, {"pk": 4056564, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 15, "verse": 48, "text": "Like the man of dust, so are those who are of the dust; like the man of heaven, so are those who are of heaven. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Php 3:20-21"}, {"pk": 4056565, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 15, "verse": 49, "text": "And just as we have borne the image \u24d3 of the man of dust, we will also bear the image of the man of heaven. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d3 Gn 1:27
\u24d4 1Jn 3:2"}, {"pk": 4056566, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 15, "verse": 50, "text": "What I am saying, brothers and sisters, is this: Flesh \u24d5 and blood \u24d6 cannot inherit the kingdom of God, nor can corruption inherit incorruption.", "comment": "\u24d6 Mt 16:17
\u24d5 Php 3:3"}, {"pk": 4056567, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 15, "verse": 51, "text": "Listen, I am telling you a mystery: We will not all fall asleep, but we will all be changed,"}, {"pk": 4056568, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 15, "verse": 52, "text": "in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. \u24d7 For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised incorruptible, and we will be changed.", "comment": "\u24d7 Mt 24:31; 1Pt 1:5"}, {"pk": 4056569, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 15, "verse": 53, "text": "For this corruptible body must be clothed \u24d8 with incorruptibility, \u24d9 and this mortal body must be clothed with immortality.", "comment": "\u24d9 1Pt 1:18
\u24d8 Pr 31:25"}, {"pk": 4056570, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 15, "verse": 54, "text": "When this corruptible body is clothed with incorruptibility, and this mortal body is clothed with immortality, then the saying that is written will take place: Death has been swallowed up \u24da in victory. [11] \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Is 25:8
\u24da Mt 23:24
[11] Is 25:8"}, {"pk": 4056571, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 15, "verse": 55, "text": " Where, death, is your victory?
Where, death, is your sting? [12] \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Hs 13:14
[12] Hs 13:14"}, {"pk": 4056572, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 15, "verse": 56, "text": "The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin \u24dd is the law. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd Rm 4:15
\u24d0 Gl 5:4"}, {"pk": 4056573, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 15, "verse": 57, "text": "But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory \u24d1 through our Lord Jesus Christ!", "comment": "\u24d1 1Jn 5:5"}, {"pk": 4056574, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 15, "verse": 58, "text": "Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, be steadfast, immovable, always excelling in the Lord\u2019s work, \u24d2 because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.", "comment": "\u24d2 Mk 14:6; Gl 3:10; Jms 2:14-26"}, {"pk": 4056575, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 16, "verse": 1, "text": "Now about the collection \u24d3 for the saints: Do the same as I instructed the Galatian \u24d4 churches.", "comment": "\u24d3 Ac 11:30; 2Co 8:4
\u24d4 Gl 1:2"}, {"pk": 4056576, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 16, "verse": 2, "text": "On the first day of the week, \u24d5 each of you is to set something aside and save in keeping with how he is prospering, so that no collections will need to be made when I come. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d5 Mt 28:1; Mk 16:9; Lk 24:1; Jn 20:1,19; Ac 20:7
\u24d6 2Co 9:1-5"}, {"pk": 4056577, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 16, "verse": 3, "text": "When I arrive, I will send with letters \u24d7 those you recommend to carry your gift to Jerusalem. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d7 2Co 8:16-22
\u24d8 Mt 23:37; Ac 8:1"}, {"pk": 4056578, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 16, "verse": 4, "text": "If it is suitable for me to go as well, they will travel with me."}, {"pk": 4056579, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 16, "verse": 5, "text": "I will come to you after I pass through Macedonia \u24d9 \u2009\u2014\u2009for I will be traveling through Macedonia\u2009\u2014\u2009", "comment": "\u24d9 Ac 16:9"}, {"pk": 4056580, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 16, "verse": 6, "text": "and perhaps I will remain with you or even spend the winter, so that you may send me on my way wherever I go."}, {"pk": 4056581, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 16, "verse": 7, "text": "I don\u2019t want to see you now just in passing, since I hope to spend some time with you, if the Lord allows. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Ps 143:10; Pr 16:9; Jn 5:30; Gl 1:4; Eph 1:9; 1Jn 2:17"}, {"pk": 4056582, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 16, "verse": 8, "text": "But I will stay in Ephesus \u24db until Pentecost, \u24dc", "comment": "\u24db Eph 1:1
\u24dc Ex 34:22"}, {"pk": 4056583, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 16, "verse": 9, "text": "because a wide door \u24dd for effective ministry has opened for me [1] \u2009\u2014\u2009yet many oppose me.", "comment": "[1] Lit door has opened to me, great and effective
\u24dd Col 4:3"}, {"pk": 4056584, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 16, "verse": 10, "text": "If Timothy comes, see that he has nothing to fear while with you, because he is doing the Lord\u2019s work, \u24d0 just as I am.", "comment": "\u24d0 Jn 5:17; 2Jn 8"}, {"pk": 4056585, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 16, "verse": 11, "text": "So let no one look down \u24d1 on him. Send him on his way in peace so that he can come to me, because I am expecting him with the brothers.", "comment": "\u24d1 Lk 18:9"}, {"pk": 4056586, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 16, "verse": 12, "text": "Now about our brother Apollos: \u24d2 I strongly urged him to come to you with the brothers, but he was not at all willing to come now. However, he will come when he has an opportunity.", "comment": "\u24d2 Ti 3:13"}, {"pk": 4056587, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 16, "verse": 13, "text": "Be alert, stand firm in the faith, \u24d3 be courageous, [2] be strong.", "comment": "\u24d3 Jd 3
[2] Lit act like men"}, {"pk": 4056588, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 16, "verse": 14, "text": "Do everything in love. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 1Co 13:1"}, {"pk": 4056589, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 16, "verse": 15, "text": "Brothers and sisters, you know the household of Stephanas: They are the firstfruits \u24d5 of Achaia \u24d6 and have devoted themselves to serving the saints. I urge you", "comment": "\u24d6 Ac 18:12
\u24d5 Lv 2:12"}, {"pk": 4056590, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 16, "verse": 16, "text": "also to submit to such people, and to everyone who works and labors with them."}, {"pk": 4056591, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 16, "verse": 17, "text": "I am delighted to have Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus present, because these men have made up for your absence."}, {"pk": 4056592, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 16, "verse": 18, "text": "For they have refreshed my spirit \u24d7 and yours. Therefore recognize \u24d8 such people.", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 51:12
\u24d8 1Th 5:12"}, {"pk": 4056593, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 16, "verse": 19, "text": "The churches of Asia \u24d9 send you greetings. \u24da Aquila and Priscilla \u24db send you greetings warmly in the Lord, along with the church that meets in their home. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24db Ac 18:2
\u24d9 Ac 6:9
\u24da Rm 16:3-23; 2Co 13:12; Php 4:21-22; Col 4:10-15; 1Th 5:26; Phm 23-24
\u24dc Rm 16:5"}, {"pk": 4056594, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 16, "verse": 20, "text": "All the brothers and sisters send you greetings. Greet one another with a holy kiss. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd 2Co 13:12"}, {"pk": 4056595, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 16, "verse": 21, "text": "This greeting is in my own hand \u24d0 \u2009\u2014\u2009Paul.", "comment": "\u24d0 2Th 3:17"}, {"pk": 4056596, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 16, "verse": 22, "text": "If anyone does not love the Lord, a curse be on him. Our Lord, come! [3]", "comment": "[3] Aramaic Marana tha"}, {"pk": 4056597, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 16, "verse": 23, "text": "The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 2Co 13:13; Gl 6:18; Eph 6:23-24; Php 4:23; Col 4:18; 1Th 5:28; 2Th 3:18"}, {"pk": 4056598, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 46, "chapter": 16, "verse": 24, "text": "My love be with all of you in Christ Jesus."}, {"pk": 4056599, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 1, "verse": 1, "text": "Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by God\u2019s will, \u24d2 and Timothy \u24d3 our [1] brother: To the church of God at Corinth, \u24d4 with all the saints who are throughout Achaia. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d2 1Co 1:1; Eph 1:1; Col 1:1; 2Tm 1:1
\u24d3 1Th 3:2; 1Tm 1:2
[1] Lit the
\u24d4 1Co 1:2
\u24d5 Ac 18:12; Php 1:1"}, {"pk": 4056600, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 1, "verse": 2, "text": "Grace to you and peace \u24d6 from God our Father \u24d7 and the Lord Jesus Christ.", "comment": "\u24d6 Lk 12:51; Rm 1:7; 2Tm 1:2; 3Jn 14
\u24d7 Mt 5:16; 11:27; Lk 11:13; Jn 8:42; Eph 5:20"}, {"pk": 4056601, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 1, "verse": 3, "text": "Blessed be \u24d8 the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies \u24d9 and the God of all comfort. \u24da", "comment": "\u24d8 Mk 14:61
\u24d9 Heb 10:28
\u24da Lk 2:25"}, {"pk": 4056602, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 1, "verse": 4, "text": "He comforts us in all our affliction, [2] so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any kind of affliction, through the comfort we ourselves receive from God.", "comment": "[2] Or trouble, or tribulation, or trials, or oppression"}, {"pk": 4056603, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 1, "verse": 5, "text": "For just as the sufferings \u24db of Christ \u24dc overflow to us, so also through Christ our comfort overflows. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24db Gl 5:24; Php 3:10
\u24dc Rm 8:17; 2Co 4:10; Gl 6:17; Php 3:10; Col 1:24
\u24dd Php 1:29"}, {"pk": 4056604, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 1, "verse": 6, "text": "If we are afflicted, \u24d0 it is for your comfort and salvation. If we are comforted, it is for your comfort, which produces in you patient endurance of the same sufferings that we suffer. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d0 Heb 11:37
\u24d1 Php 1:29"}, {"pk": 4056605, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 1, "verse": 7, "text": "And our hope \u24d2 for you is firm, because we know that as you share \u24d3 in the sufferings, so you will also share in the comfort.", "comment": "\u24d2 1Th 1:3
\u24d3 Phm 17"}, {"pk": 4056606, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 1, "verse": 8, "text": "We don\u2019t want you to be unaware, brothers and sisters, of our affliction that took place in Asia. \u24d4 We were completely overwhelmed\u2009\u2014\u2009beyond our strength \u24d5 \u2009\u2014\u2009so that we even despaired \u24d6 of life itself.", "comment": "\u24d4 Ac 6:9
\u24d5 Ac 8:10; 1Co 15:24; Eph 1:21; 1Pt 3:22
\u24d6 2Co 4:8"}, {"pk": 4056607, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 1, "verse": 9, "text": "Indeed, we felt that we had received the sentence of death, so that we would not trust in ourselves but in God \u24d7 who raises \u24d8 the dead.", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 25:2; 26:1; Jr 17:5-7; Lk 18:9
\u24d8 Mk 9:27; Jn 2:19"}, {"pk": 4056608, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 1, "verse": 10, "text": "He has delivered \u24d9 us from such a terrible death, \u24da and he will deliver us. We have put our hope in him that he will deliver us again", "comment": "\u24d9 Mt 27:43
\u24da Mt 10:21; Jn 8:51; Php 3:10"}, {"pk": 4056609, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 1, "verse": 11, "text": "while you join in helping us by your prayers. Then many will give thanks on our [3] behalf for the gift that came to us through the prayers of many.", "comment": "[3] Other mss read your"}, {"pk": 4056610, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 1, "verse": 12, "text": "Indeed, this is our boast: The testimony \u24db of our conscience \u24dc is that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially toward you, with godly sincerity and purity, not by human wisdom \u24dd but by God\u2019s grace. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24db 1Tm 2:6
\u24dc Heb 13:18
\u24dd Pr 3:19; 1Co 1:21
\u24d0 Ac 23:1; 2Co 4:2; 5:12; 1Th 2:10"}, {"pk": 4056611, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 1, "verse": 13, "text": "For we are writing nothing to you other than what you can read and also understand. I hope you will understand completely\u2009\u2014\u2009"}, {"pk": 4056612, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 1, "verse": 14, "text": "just as you have partially understood us\u2009\u2014\u2009that we are your reason for pride, \u24d1 just as you also are ours \u24d2 in the day of our [4] Lord Jesus. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d1 Rm 2:17; Gl 6:4
\u24d2 2Co 9:3; Php 2:16; 4:1; 1Th 2:19-20
[4] Other mss omit our
\u24d3 Php 1:6"}, {"pk": 4056613, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 1, "verse": 15, "text": "Because of this confidence, I planned to come to you first, \u24d4 so that you could have a second benefit, [5]", "comment": "\u24d4 Ac 18:1-18; 1Co 4:19
[5] Other mss read a second joy"}, {"pk": 4056614, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 1, "verse": 16, "text": "and to visit you on my way to Macedonia, \u24d5 and then come to you again from Macedonia and be helped by you \u24d6 on my journey \u24d7 to Judea. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d5 Ac 16:9
\u24d6 Ac 20:38
\u24d7 Ac 19:21; 1Co 16:5-7
\u24d8 Lk 1:5"}, {"pk": 4056615, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 1, "verse": 17, "text": "Now when I planned this, was I of two minds? Or what I plan, do I plan in a purely human [6] \u24d9 way so that I say \u201cYes, yes\u201d and \u201cNo, no\u201d at the same time?", "comment": "[6] Or a worldly, or a fleshly, or a selfish
\u24d9 Php 3:3; Col 3:22"}, {"pk": 4056616, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 1, "verse": 18, "text": "As God is faithful, \u24da our message to you is not \u201cYes and no.\u201d", "comment": "\u24da Nm 23:19"}, {"pk": 4056617, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 1, "verse": 19, "text": "For the Son of God, \u24db Jesus Christ, whom we proclaimed among you\u2009\u2014\u2009Silvanus, [7] \u24dc Timothy, and I\u2009\u2014\u2009did not become \u201cYes and no.\u201d On the contrary, in him it is always \u201cYes.\u201d \u24dd", "comment": "\u24db Jn 5:19; Heb 1:2
[7] Or Silas; Ac 15:22-32; 16:19-40; 17:1-16
\u24dc 1Th 1:1
\u24dd Heb 13:8"}, {"pk": 4056618, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 1, "verse": 20, "text": "For every one of God\u2019s promises \u24d0 is \u201cYes\u201d in him. Therefore, through him we also say \u201cAmen\u201d \u24d1 to the glory of God. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d0 Gn 12:7
\u24d1 Ps 72:19; Rv 22:21
\u24d2 Mk 10:37; Lk 9:32; Jn 17:24; 2Co 3:18; 2Pt 3:18"}, {"pk": 4056619, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 1, "verse": 21, "text": "Now it is God who strengthens us together with you in Christ, and who has anointed \u24d3 us.", "comment": "\u24d3 Lk 4:18; 1Jn 2:20"}, {"pk": 4056620, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 1, "verse": 22, "text": "He has also put his seal on us and given us the Spirit in our hearts \u24d4 as a down payment. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d4 Jms 4:5
\u24d5 Eph 1:14"}, {"pk": 4056621, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 1, "verse": 23, "text": "I call on God as a witness, \u24d6 on my life, that it was to spare you that I did not come to Corinth. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 Rm 1:9; Php 1:8; Heb 12:1
\u24d7 1Co 4:21; 2Co 13:2,10"}, {"pk": 4056622, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 1, "verse": 24, "text": "I do not mean that we lord it over your faith, but we are workers with you for your joy, because you stand firm in your \u24d8 faith.", "comment": "\u24d8 Pr 24:16"}, {"pk": 4056623, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 2, "verse": 1, "text": "In fact, I made up my mind about this: I would not come to you on another painful visit. [1]", "comment": "[1] Lit not again in sorrow to come to you"}, {"pk": 4056624, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 2, "verse": 2, "text": "For if I cause you pain, then who will cheer me other than the one being hurt by me? [2]", "comment": "[2] Lit the one pained"}, {"pk": 4056625, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 2, "verse": 3, "text": "I wrote this very thing so that when I came I wouldn\u2019t have pain from those who ought to give me joy, because I am confident \u24d9 about all of you that my joy will also be yours.", "comment": "\u24d9 Php 1:25"}, {"pk": 4056626, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 2, "verse": 4, "text": "For I wrote to you with many tears out of an extremely troubled and anguished heart\u2009\u2014\u2009not to cause you pain, but that you should know the abundant love I have for you."}, {"pk": 4056627, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 2, "verse": 5, "text": "If anyone has caused pain, he has caused pain not so much to me but to some degree\u2009\u2014\u2009not to exaggerate \u24da \u2009\u2014\u2009to all of you.", "comment": "\u24da 2Th 3:8"}, {"pk": 4056628, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 2, "verse": 6, "text": "This punishment by the majority is sufficient for that person."}, {"pk": 4056629, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 2, "verse": 7, "text": "As a result, you should instead forgive \u24db and comfort him. Otherwise, he may be overwhelmed by excessive grief.", "comment": "\u24db Mt 6:12"}, {"pk": 4056630, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 2, "verse": 8, "text": "Therefore I urge you to reaffirm your love to him."}, {"pk": 4056631, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 2, "verse": 9, "text": "I wrote for this purpose: to test your character \u24dc to see if you are obedient \u24dd in everything.", "comment": "\u24dc Rm 5:4
\u24dd Php 2:8"}, {"pk": 4056632, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 2, "verse": 10, "text": "Anyone you forgive, I do too. For what I have forgiven\u2009\u2014\u2009if I have forgiven anything\u2009\u2014\u2009it is for your benefit in the presence of Christ,"}, {"pk": 4056633, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 2, "verse": 11, "text": "so that we may not be taken advantage \u24d0 of by Satan. For we are not ignorant of his schemes.", "comment": "\u24d0 2Co 12:17"}, {"pk": 4056634, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 2, "verse": 12, "text": "When I came to Troas \u24d1 to preach the gospel of Christ, even though the Lord opened a door \u24d2 for me,", "comment": "\u24d1 Ac 16:8
\u24d2 Col 4:3"}, {"pk": 4056635, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 2, "verse": 13, "text": "I had no rest \u24d3 in my spirit because I did not find my brother Titus. \u24d4 Instead, I said good-bye to them and left for Macedonia. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Ac 16:9
\u24d3 2Th 1:7
\u24d4 Ti 1:4"}, {"pk": 4056636, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 2, "verse": 14, "text": "But thanks be to God, \u24d6 who always leads us in Christ\u2019s triumphal procession and through us spreads the aroma of the knowledge of him in every place. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 1Co 15:57
\u24d7 Jn 17:3; 1Jn 4:8"}, {"pk": 4056637, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 2, "verse": 15, "text": "For to God we are the fragrance \u24d8 of Christ among those who are being saved \u24d9 and among those who are perishing. \u24da", "comment": "\u24d8 Eph 5:2; Php 4:18
\u24da Jn 6:27
\u24d9 Mt 9:22; Ac 16:30; Eph 2:8"}, {"pk": 4056638, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 2, "verse": 16, "text": "To some we are an aroma of death \u24db leading to death, but to others, an aroma of life \u24dc leading to life. Who is adequate for these things?", "comment": "\u24dc 1Jn 5:12
\u24db Mt 10:21; Jn 8:51; Php 3:10"}, {"pk": 4056639, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 2, "verse": 17, "text": "For we do not market the word of God \u24dd for profit like so many. [3] On the contrary, we speak with sincerity in Christ, as from God and before God.", "comment": "[3] Other mss read like the rest
\u24dd Mt 12:36; Mk 4:14; Lk 6:47; 8:21; Jn 1:1; 2:22; 18:32; Ac 17:11; 2Tm 2:15; Heb 4:12"}, {"pk": 4056640, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 3, "verse": 1, "text": "Are we beginning to commend ourselves again? Or do we need, like some, letters of recommendation to you or from you?"}, {"pk": 4056641, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 3, "verse": 2, "text": "You yourselves are our letter, written on our hearts, known and read by everyone. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 1Co 9:2"}, {"pk": 4056642, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 3, "verse": 3, "text": "You show that you are Christ\u2019s letter, \u24d1 delivered [1] by us, not written with ink but with the Spirit of the living God \u24d2 \u2009\u2014\u2009not on tablets of stone \u24d3 but on tablets of human hearts. [2] \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d2 Dt 5:26
\u24d4 Pr 3:3; 7:3; Jr 17:1; 31:33; Ezk 11:19; 36:26; Heb 8:10
[2] Lit fleshly hearts
\u24d1 Phm 13
[1] Lit ministered to
\u24d3 Ex 24:12"}, {"pk": 4056643, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 3, "verse": 4, "text": "Such is the confidence we have through Christ before God."}, {"pk": 4056644, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 3, "verse": 5, "text": "It is not that we are competent in [3] ourselves to claim anything as coming from ourselves, but our adequacy is from God. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 1Co 15:10
[3] Lit from"}, {"pk": 4056645, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 3, "verse": 6, "text": "He has made us competent to be ministers of a new covenant, \u24d6 not of the letter, \u24d7 but of the Spirit. For the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.", "comment": "\u24d6 Lk 22:20; Heb 7:22
\u24d7 Rm 7:6"}, {"pk": 4056646, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 3, "verse": 7, "text": "Now if the ministry that brought death, chiseled in letters on stones, came with glory, \u24d8 so that the Israelites were not able to gaze steadily at Moses\u2019s face because of its glory, which was set aside,", "comment": "\u24d8 Ex 34:29-35; Mk 10:37; Lk 9:32; Jn 17:24; 2Co 3:18; 2Pt 3:18"}, {"pk": 4056647, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 3, "verse": 8, "text": "how will the ministry of the Spirit not be more glorious?"}, {"pk": 4056648, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 3, "verse": 9, "text": "For if the ministry that brought condemnation had glory, the ministry that brings righteousness overflows with even more glory."}, {"pk": 4056649, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 3, "verse": 10, "text": "In fact, what had been glorious is not glorious now by comparison because of the glory that surpasses it."}, {"pk": 4056650, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 3, "verse": 11, "text": "For if what was set aside \u24d9 was glorious, what endures will be even more glorious.", "comment": "\u24d9 Heb 2:14"}, {"pk": 4056651, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 3, "verse": 12, "text": "Since, then, we have such a hope, \u24da we act with great boldness.", "comment": "\u24da 1Th 1:3"}, {"pk": 4056652, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 3, "verse": 13, "text": "We are not like Moses, who used to put a veil over his face \u24db to prevent the Israelites from gazing steadily until the end [4] of the glory of what was being set aside,", "comment": "\u24db Ex 34:33
[4] Or at the outcome"}, {"pk": 4056653, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 3, "verse": 14, "text": "but their minds were hardened. \u24dc For to this day, at the reading of the old covenant, \u24dd the same veil remains; it is not lifted, because it is set aside only in Christ. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd Ac 13:15; 15:21; Heb 7:22
\u24dc Mk 8:17; Heb 3:13
\u24d0 Rm 16:7; 1Pt 5:14"}, {"pk": 4056654, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 3, "verse": 15, "text": "Yet still today, whenever Moses is read, a veil lies over their hearts,"}, {"pk": 4056655, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 3, "verse": 16, "text": "but whenever a person turns \u24d1 to the Lord, the veil is removed. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d1 1Pt 2:25
\u24d2 Ex 34:34"}, {"pk": 4056656, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 3, "verse": 17, "text": "Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom."}, {"pk": 4056657, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 3, "verse": 18, "text": "We all, with unveiled faces, are looking as in a mirror at [5] \u24d3 the glory of the Lord \u24d4 and are being transformed \u24d5 into the same image \u24d6 from glory to glory; this is from the Lord who is the Spirit. [6]", "comment": "\u24d6 Gn 1:27; 1Jn 3:2
\u24d5 Mk 9:2
[6] Or from the Spirit of the Lord, or from the Lord, the Spirit
[5] Or are reflecting
\u24d3 1Co 13:12
\u24d4 Jn 17:24; 2Co 1:20; 4:4-6; 1Tm 1:11,17"}, {"pk": 4056658, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 4, "verse": 1, "text": "Therefore, since we have this ministry because we were shown mercy, \u24d7 we do not give up. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d7 Mt 5:7; Mk 5:19; Lk 1:50
\u24d8 2Th 3:13"}, {"pk": 4056659, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 4, "verse": 2, "text": "Instead, we have renounced secret and shameful things, not acting \u24d9 deceitfully or distorting the word of God, \u24da but commending ourselves before God to everyone\u2019s conscience by an open display of the truth. \u24db", "comment": "\u24da 2Co 2:17; 2Tm 2:15; Heb 4:12
\u24d9 2Jn 6
\u24db 2Co 5:11-12; 6:7; 7:14"}, {"pk": 4056660, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 4, "verse": 3, "text": "But if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing."}, {"pk": 4056661, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 4, "verse": 4, "text": "In their case, the god of this age \u24dc has blinded the minds of the unbelievers to keep them from seeing the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, [1] \u24dd who is the image of God. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Gn 1:27
\u24dd Mk 10:37
\u24dc Lk 16:8
[1] Or the gospel of the glorious Christ, or the glorious gospel of Christ"}, {"pk": 4056662, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 4, "verse": 5, "text": "For we are not proclaiming ourselves but Jesus Christ as Lord, \u24d1 and ourselves as your servants for Jesus\u2019s sake.", "comment": "\u24d1 Php 2:11"}, {"pk": 4056663, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 4, "verse": 6, "text": "For God who said, \u201cLet light shine out of darkness,\u201d \u24d2 has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge \u24d3 of God\u2019s glory \u24d4 in the face of Jesus Christ.", "comment": "\u24d3 Php 3:8; 1Jn 4:8
\u24d2 Gn 1:3; Mt 6:23
\u24d4 Mk 10:37; Lk 9:32; Jn 17:24; 2Co 3:18; 2Pt 3:18"}, {"pk": 4056664, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 4, "verse": 7, "text": "Now we have this treasure in clay jars, so that this extraordinary power \u24d5 may be from God and not from us.", "comment": "\u24d5 Mk 5:30; Lk 1:35; 6:19; Ac 19:11; 2Co 13:4; Rv 11:17"}, {"pk": 4056665, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 4, "verse": 8, "text": "We are afflicted in every way but not crushed; we are perplexed but not in despair;"}, {"pk": 4056666, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 4, "verse": 9, "text": "we are persecuted but not abandoned; we are struck down but not destroyed."}, {"pk": 4056667, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 4, "verse": 10, "text": "We always carry the death of Jesus \u24d6 in our body, so that the life of Jesus may also be displayed in our body.", "comment": "\u24d6 Lk 9:23; Rm 5:6-8; 6:5-8; 8:34-36; Gl 6:17"}, {"pk": 4056668, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 4, "verse": 11, "text": "For we who live are always being given over to death \u24d7 for Jesus\u2019s sake, so that Jesus\u2019s life may also be displayed in our mortal flesh.", "comment": "\u24d7 Mt 10:21; Jn 8:51; Php 3:10"}, {"pk": 4056669, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 4, "verse": 12, "text": "So then, death is at work in us, but life in you."}, {"pk": 4056670, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 4, "verse": 13, "text": "And since we have the same spirit of faith in keeping with what is written, I believed, therefore I spoke, [2] \u24d8 we also believe, and therefore speak.", "comment": "[2] Ps 116:10 LXX
\u24d8 Ps 116:10 LXX"}, {"pk": 4056671, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 4, "verse": 14, "text": "For we know that the one who raised the Lord Jesus will also raise us with Jesus \u24d9 and present us with you.", "comment": "\u24d9 1Th 4:14"}, {"pk": 4056672, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 4, "verse": 15, "text": "Indeed, everything is for your benefit so that, as grace extends through more and more people, it may cause thanksgiving \u24da to increase to the glory of God.", "comment": "\u24da 2Co 9:11"}, {"pk": 4056673, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 4, "verse": 16, "text": "Therefore we do not give up. \u24db Even though our outer person is being destroyed, our inner person \u24dc is being renewed day by day.", "comment": "\u24dc Rm 7:22
\u24db 2Th 3:13"}, {"pk": 4056674, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 4, "verse": 17, "text": "For our momentary light affliction \u24dd is producing for us an absolutely incomparable eternal weight of glory. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd Gl 6:2
\u24d0 Lk 24:26; 1Pt 5:1,4"}, {"pk": 4056675, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 4, "verse": 18, "text": "So we do not focus on what is seen, \u24d1 but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.", "comment": "\u24d1 Rm 8:24"}, {"pk": 4056676, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 5, "verse": 1, "text": "For we know that if our earthly tent we live in \u24d2 is destroyed, we have a building from God, an eternal dwelling in the heavens, \u24d3 not made with hands. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d2 2Pt 1:13
\u24d3 Eph 6:9; Php 2:10
\u24d4 Col 2:11"}, {"pk": 4056677, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 5, "verse": 2, "text": "Indeed, we groan in this tent, desiring \u24d5 to put on our heavenly dwelling,", "comment": "\u24d5 1Pt 2:2"}, {"pk": 4056678, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 5, "verse": 3, "text": "since, when we have taken it off, [1] we will not be found naked. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Mt 25:36; Lk 10:30
[1] Other mss read when we have put on"}, {"pk": 4056679, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 5, "verse": 4, "text": "Indeed, we groan while we are in this tent, burdened as we are, because we do not want to be unclothed but clothed, so that mortality \u24d7 may be swallowed up by life.", "comment": "\u24d7 Rm 7:24; 8:23; 1Co 15:26"}, {"pk": 4056680, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 5, "verse": 5, "text": "Now the one who prepared us for this very purpose is God, who gave us the Spirit as a down payment."}, {"pk": 4056681, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 5, "verse": 6, "text": "So we are always confident and know that while we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord."}, {"pk": 4056682, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 5, "verse": 7, "text": "For we walk by faith, \u24d8 not by sight. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Lk 3:22
\u24d8 Mt 8:10; Ac 3:16; Rm 1:8; 1Co 2:5; Gl 2:16; 1Tm 1:2; Heb 4:2"}, {"pk": 4056683, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 5, "verse": 8, "text": "In fact, we are confident, and we would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Php 1:23"}, {"pk": 4056684, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 5, "verse": 9, "text": "Therefore, whether we are at home or away, we make it our aim to be pleasing \u24db to him.", "comment": "\u24db Heb 13:21"}, {"pk": 4056685, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 5, "verse": 10, "text": "For we must all appear before the judgment seat \u24dc of Christ, \u24dd so that each may be repaid \u24d0 for what he has done in the body, whether good or evil.", "comment": "\u24d0 Mt 16:27
\u24dd Mt 25:31-46; Php 1:6; Heb 10:31
\u24dc Jn 5:22-30"}, {"pk": 4056686, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 5, "verse": 11, "text": "Therefore, since we know the fear of the Lord, \u24d1 we try to persuade people. What we are is plain to God, and I hope it is also plain to your consciences.", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 147:11; Pr 1:7; 1Pt 1:17; Rv 14:7"}, {"pk": 4056687, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 5, "verse": 12, "text": "We are not commending ourselves to you again, but giving you an opportunity to be proud of us, so that you may have a reply for those who take pride in outward appearance rather than in the heart."}, {"pk": 4056688, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 5, "verse": 13, "text": "For if we are out of our mind, \u24d2 it is for God; if we are in our right mind, \u24d3 it is for you.", "comment": "\u24d3 1Pt 4:7
\u24d2 Ac 10:45"}, {"pk": 4056689, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 5, "verse": 14, "text": "For the love of Christ compels us, since we have reached this conclusion: If one died for all, \u24d4 then all died.", "comment": "\u24d4 Jn 11:51; 2Co 4:10"}, {"pk": 4056690, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 5, "verse": 15, "text": "And he died for all \u24d5 so that those who live should no longer live for themselves, \u24d6 but for the one \u24d7 who died for them and was raised.", "comment": "\u24d6 Rm 14:7
\u24d7 Lk 20:38
\u24d5 Lk 20:38; Heb 2:9"}, {"pk": 4056691, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 5, "verse": 16, "text": "From now on, then, we do not know anyone from a worldly perspective. [2] Even if we have known Christ from a worldly perspective, [3] yet now we no longer know him in this way.", "comment": "[2] Lit anyone according to the flesh
[3] Lit Christ according to the flesh"}, {"pk": 4056692, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 5, "verse": 17, "text": "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; \u24d8 the old has passed away, and see, \u24d9 the new has [4] come! \u24da", "comment": "\u24d9 Rm 8:24
\u24da Is 43:19; 65:17; Rm 6:4; Eph 4:24; Rv 21:5
[4] Other mss read look, all new things have
\u24d8 Jn 1:3; Rv 3:14"}, {"pk": 4056693, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 5, "verse": 18, "text": "Everything is from God, who has reconciled us to himself through Christ and has given us the ministry of reconciliation. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Rm 5:11"}, {"pk": 4056694, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 5, "verse": 19, "text": "That is, in Christ, God was reconciling the world \u24dc to himself, \u24dd not counting their trespasses against them, and he has committed the message of reconciliation to us.", "comment": "\u24dc 2Pt 2:20
\u24dd Ti 2:11"}, {"pk": 4056695, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 5, "verse": 20, "text": "Therefore, we are ambassadors \u24d0 for Christ, since God is making his appeal through us. We plead on Christ\u2019s behalf: \u24d1 \u201cBe reconciled to God.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d1 2Co 12:10; Php 1:29
\u24d0 Eph 6:20"}, {"pk": 4056696, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 5, "verse": 21, "text": "He made the one who did not know sin \u24d2 to be sin [5] for us, \u24d3 so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.", "comment": "[5] Or be a sin offering
\u24d2 1Jn 3:5
\u24d3 Rm 8:3; Gl 3:13; 1Pt 2:24"}, {"pk": 4056697, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 6, "verse": 1, "text": "Working together with him, we also appeal to you, \u201cDon\u2019t receive the grace of God in vain.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4056698, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 6, "verse": 2, "text": "For he says: At an acceptable time I listened to you,
and in the day of salvation I helped you. [1] \u24d4
See, now is the acceptable time; now is the day of salvation! \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Is 49:8; 55:6; Lk 4:19; Heb 3:13
[1] Is 49:8
\u24d4 Is 49:8"}, {"pk": 4056699, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 6, "verse": 3, "text": "We are not giving anyone an occasion for offense, so that the ministry will not be blamed."}, {"pk": 4056700, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 6, "verse": 4, "text": "Instead, as God\u2019s ministers, we commend ourselves in everything: by great endurance, by afflictions, by hardships, by difficulties,"}, {"pk": 4056701, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 6, "verse": 5, "text": "by beatings, by imprisonments, \u24d6 by riots, by labors, by sleepless nights, by times of hunger,", "comment": "\u24d6 Jdg 16:21"}, {"pk": 4056702, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 6, "verse": 6, "text": "by purity, \u24d7 by knowledge, \u24d8 by patience, \u24d9 by kindness, \u24da by the Holy Spirit, by sincere love, \u24db", "comment": "\u24da Rm 2:4; 3:12; 11:22; Gl 5:22; Eph 2:7; Col 3:12; Ti 3:4
\u24d7 2Co 11:3
\u24d8 Php 3:8; 1Jn 4:8
\u24d9 Ex 34:6; 2Tm 3:10
\u24db 1Co 13:1"}, {"pk": 4056703, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 6, "verse": 7, "text": "by the word of truth, [2] \u24dc by the power of God; \u24dd through weapons of righteousness for the right hand and the left,", "comment": "[2] Or by truthful speech
\u24dc 2Th 2:10
\u24dd Mk 5:30; Lk 1:35; 6:19; Ac 19:11; 2Co 13:4; Rv 11:17"}, {"pk": 4056704, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 6, "verse": 8, "text": "through glory \u24d0 and dishonor, through slander and good report; regarded as deceivers, yet true;", "comment": "\u24d0 1Pt 5:4"}, {"pk": 4056705, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 6, "verse": 9, "text": "as unknown, yet recognized; as dying, yet see\u2009\u2014\u2009we live; as being disciplined, yet not killed;"}, {"pk": 4056706, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 6, "verse": 10, "text": "as grieving, yet always rejoicing; \u24d1 as poor, yet enriching many; as having nothing, yet possessing everything.", "comment": "\u24d1 Mt 5:4; Jn 16:22; 2Co 7:4; Php 1:4,25; 2:17-18; 3:1; 4:1,4; Col 1:24; 1Th 1:6; 1Pt 1:6-8"}, {"pk": 4056707, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 6, "verse": 11, "text": "We have spoken openly to you, Corinthians; our heart has been opened wide."}, {"pk": 4056708, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 6, "verse": 12, "text": "We are not withholding our affection from you, but you are withholding yours from us."}, {"pk": 4056709, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 6, "verse": 13, "text": "I speak as to my children; as a proper response, open your heart to us."}, {"pk": 4056710, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 6, "verse": 14, "text": "Don\u2019t become partners with those who do not believe. For what partnership is there between righteousness and lawlessness? \u24d2 Or what fellowship does light \u24d3 have with darkness? \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d2 Mt 13:41
\u24d3 Jn 12:46
\u24d4 Mt 6:23"}, {"pk": 4056711, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 6, "verse": 15, "text": "What agreement does Christ have with Belial? [3] Or what does a believer have in common with an unbeliever?", "comment": "[3] Or Beliar"}, {"pk": 4056712, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 6, "verse": 16, "text": "And what agreement does the temple of God have with idols? \u24d5 For we [4] are the temple of the living God, as God said: I will dwell \u24d6
and walk among them,
and I will be their God, \u24d7
and they will be my people. [5] \u24d8
", "comment": "[5] Lv 26:12; Jr 31:33; 32:38; Ezk 37:26
\u24d8 Lv 26:12
[4] Other mss read you
\u24d6 Jms 4:5
\u24d7 Heb 3:6
\u24d5 Gn 31:19; 1Co 8:4"}, {"pk": 4056713, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 6, "verse": 17, "text": "Therefore, come out from among them
and be separate, says the Lord;
do not touch any unclean thing,
and I will welcome you. [6] \u24d9
", "comment": "[6] Is 52:11
\u24d9 Is 52:11"}, {"pk": 4056714, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 6, "verse": 18, "text": "And I will be a Father \u24da to you,
and you will be sons \u24db and daughters to me,
says the Lord Almighty. [7] \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24da Mt 5:16; 11:27; Lk 11:13; Jn 8:42; Eph 5:20
\u24dc 2Sm 7:14; Rv 1:8
[7] 2Sm 7:14; Is 43:6; 49:22; 60:4; Hs 1:10
\u24db Mt 5:9"}, {"pk": 4056715, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 7, "verse": 1, "text": "So then, dear friends, since we have these promises, \u24dd let us cleanse ourselves from every impurity of the flesh and spirit, \u24d0 bringing holiness to completion [1] in the fear of God. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24dd Gn 12:7
\u24d1 Ps 147:11; Pr 1:7; Rv 14:7
[1] Or spirit, perfecting holiness
\u24d0 Ps 51:12"}, {"pk": 4056716, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 7, "verse": 2, "text": "Make room for us in your hearts. We have wronged no one, corrupted \u24d2 no one, taken advantage of no one.", "comment": "\u24d2 1Co 3:17; 15:33; 2Co 11:3; Eph 4:22; 2Pt 2:12; Jd 10; Rv 19:2"}, {"pk": 4056717, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 7, "verse": 3, "text": "I don\u2019t say this to condemn you, since I have already said that you are in our hearts, to die together and to live together."}, {"pk": 4056718, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 7, "verse": 4, "text": "I am very frank with you; I have great pride in you. I am filled with encouragement; I am overflowing with joy in all our afflictions."}, {"pk": 4056719, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 7, "verse": 5, "text": "In fact, when we came into Macedonia, \u24d3 we [2] had no rest. Instead, we were troubled in every way: conflicts \u24d4 on the outside, fears \u24d5 within.", "comment": "\u24d5 Jn 7:13; Ac 27:29
[2] Lit our flesh
\u24d3 Ac 16:9
\u24d4 Jms 4:1; Ti 3:9"}, {"pk": 4056720, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 7, "verse": 6, "text": "But God, who comforts the downcast, \u24d6 comforted us by the arrival of Titus,", "comment": "\u24d6 Mt 11:29"}, {"pk": 4056721, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 7, "verse": 7, "text": "and not only by his arrival but also by the comfort he received from you. He told us about your deep longing, your sorrow, and your zeal \u24d7 for me, so that I rejoiced even more.", "comment": "\u24d7 Nm 25:13"}, {"pk": 4056722, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 7, "verse": 8, "text": "For even if I grieved you with my letter, \u24d8 I don\u2019t regret it. And if I regretted it\u2009\u2014\u2009since I saw that the letter grieved you, yet only for a while\u2009\u2014\u2009", "comment": "\u24d8 2Co 2:2,4"}, {"pk": 4056723, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 7, "verse": 9, "text": "I now rejoice, not because you were grieved, but because your grief led to repentance. For you were grieved as God willed, so that you didn\u2019t experience any loss from us."}, {"pk": 4056724, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 7, "verse": 10, "text": "For godly grief produces a repentance that leads to salvation without regret, but worldly grief produces death. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Mt 10:21; Jn 8:51; Php 3:10"}, {"pk": 4056725, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 7, "verse": 11, "text": "For consider how much diligence this very thing\u2009\u2014\u2009this grieving as God wills\u2009\u2014\u2009has produced in you: what a desire to clear yourselves, what indignation, what fear, what deep longing, what zeal, what justice! In every way you showed yourselves to be pure \u24da in this matter.", "comment": "\u24da Php 4:8"}, {"pk": 4056726, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 7, "verse": 12, "text": "So even though I wrote to you, it was not because of the one who did wrong, or because of the one who was wronged, but in order that your devotion to us might be made plain to you in the sight of God."}, {"pk": 4056727, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 7, "verse": 13, "text": "For this reason we have been comforted. In addition to our own comfort, we rejoiced even more over the joy Titus \u24db had, because his spirit was refreshed by all of you.", "comment": "\u24db Ti 1:4"}, {"pk": 4056728, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 7, "verse": 14, "text": "For if I have made any boast to him about you, I have not been disappointed; but as I have spoken everything to you in truth, \u24dc so our boasting to Titus has also turned out to be the truth.", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 119:142; Jn 8:14; 14:6; 2Co 11:10; 1Jn 5:20; 3Jn 3"}, {"pk": 4056729, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 7, "verse": 15, "text": "And his affection toward you is even greater as he remembers the obedience of all of you, and how you received him with fear and trembling."}, {"pk": 4056730, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 7, "verse": 16, "text": "I rejoice that I have complete confidence in you."}, {"pk": 4056731, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 8, "verse": 1, "text": "We want you to know, brothers and sisters, about the grace of God that was given to the churches \u24dd of Macedonia: \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Ac 16:9
\u24dd Mt 16:18; 1Co 14:4; Rv 1:4"}, {"pk": 4056732, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 8, "verse": 2, "text": "During a severe trial brought about by affliction, their abundant joy and their extreme poverty overflowed in a wealth of generosity on their part. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Php 4:10"}, {"pk": 4056733, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 8, "verse": 3, "text": "I can testify that, according to their ability and even beyond their ability, of their own accord,"}, {"pk": 4056734, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 8, "verse": 4, "text": "they begged us earnestly for the privilege of sharing \u24d2 in the ministry to the saints,", "comment": "\u24d2 Ac 24:17; Rm 15:26,31; 2Co 8:19-20; 9:1,12-13"}, {"pk": 4056735, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 8, "verse": 5, "text": "and not just as we had hoped. Instead, they gave themselves first to the Lord and then to us by God\u2019s will. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 143:10; Pr 16:9; Jn 5:30; Gl 1:4; Eph 1:9; 1Jn 2:17"}, {"pk": 4056736, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 8, "verse": 6, "text": "So we urged Titus that just as he had begun, so he should also complete among you this act of grace."}, {"pk": 4056737, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 8, "verse": 7, "text": "Now as you excel in everything\u2009\u2014\u2009in faith, speech, knowledge, \u24d4 and in all diligence, and in your love for us [1] \u2009\u2014\u2009excel also in this act of grace.", "comment": "\u24d4 Php 3:8; 1Jn 4:8
[1] Other mss read in our love for you"}, {"pk": 4056738, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 8, "verse": 8, "text": "I am not saying this as a command. Rather, by means of the diligence of others, I am testing the genuineness of your love."}, {"pk": 4056739, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 8, "verse": 9, "text": "For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ: Though he was rich, \u24d5 for your sake he became poor, \u24d6 so that by his poverty you might become rich.", "comment": "\u24d6 Php 2:7
\u24d5 Mt 20:28; 2Co 6:10; Php 2:6-7"}, {"pk": 4056740, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 8, "verse": 10, "text": "And in this matter I am giving advice because it is profitable for you, who began last year not only to do something but also to want to do it. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 1Co 16:1-4; 2Co 9:1-2"}, {"pk": 4056741, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 8, "verse": 11, "text": "Now also finish the task, so that just as there was an eager desire, there may also be a completion, according to what you have."}, {"pk": 4056742, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 8, "verse": 12, "text": "For if the eagerness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what a person has, not according to what he does not have. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Lk 21:3"}, {"pk": 4056743, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 8, "verse": 13, "text": "It is not that there should be relief for others and hardship for you, but it is a question of equality. [2]", "comment": "[2] Lit but from equality"}, {"pk": 4056744, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 8, "verse": 14, "text": "At the present time your surplus is available for their need, so that their abundance may in turn meet your need, in order that there may be equality."}, {"pk": 4056745, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 8, "verse": 15, "text": "As it is written: The person who had much did not have too much, and the person who had little did not have too little. [3] \u24d9", "comment": "[3] Ex 16:18
\u24d9 Ex 16:18"}, {"pk": 4056746, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 8, "verse": 16, "text": "Thanks be to God, who put the same concern for you into the heart of Titus."}, {"pk": 4056747, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 8, "verse": 17, "text": "For he welcomed our appeal and, being very diligent, went out to you by his own choice."}, {"pk": 4056748, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 8, "verse": 18, "text": "We have sent with him the brother \u24da who is praised among all the churches for his gospel ministry. [4]", "comment": "\u24da 2Co 12:18
[4] Lit churches, in the gospel"}, {"pk": 4056749, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 8, "verse": 19, "text": "And not only that, but he was also appointed by the churches to accompany us with this gracious gift that we are administering for the glory of the Lord himself and to show our eagerness to help."}, {"pk": 4056750, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 8, "verse": 20, "text": "We are taking this precaution so that no one will criticize us about this large sum that we are administering."}, {"pk": 4056751, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 8, "verse": 21, "text": "Indeed, we are giving careful thought \u24db to do what is right, \u24dc not only before the Lord but also before people.", "comment": "\u24db 1Tm 5:8
\u24dc 1Pt 2:12"}, {"pk": 4056752, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 8, "verse": 22, "text": "We have also sent with them our brother. We have often tested him in many circumstances and found him to be diligent\u2009\u2014\u2009and now even more diligent because of his great confidence in you."}, {"pk": 4056753, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 8, "verse": 23, "text": "As for Titus, he is my partner \u24dd and coworker \u24d0 for you; as for our brothers, they are the messengers \u24d1 of the churches, the glory of Christ. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24dd Phm 17
\u24d0 1Co 3:9
\u24d1 Jn 13:16
\u24d2 Mk 10:37"}, {"pk": 4056754, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 8, "verse": 24, "text": "Therefore, show them proof before the churches of your love and of our boasting \u24d3 about you.", "comment": "\u24d3 2Co 12:5; Jms 4:16"}, {"pk": 4056755, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 9, "verse": 1, "text": "Now concerning the ministry to the saints, it is unnecessary for me to write to you."}, {"pk": 4056756, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 9, "verse": 2, "text": "For I know your eagerness, and I boast about you to the Macedonians: \u24d4 \u201cAchaia \u24d5 has been ready since last year,\u201d and your zeal \u24d6 has stirred up most of them. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d4 Ac 16:9
\u24d5 Ac 18:12
\u24d6 Nm 25:13
\u24d7 2Co 8:18; 12:18"}, {"pk": 4056757, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 9, "verse": 3, "text": "But I am sending the brothers so that our boasting about you in this matter would not prove empty, and so that you would be ready just as I said."}, {"pk": 4056758, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 9, "verse": 4, "text": "Otherwise, if any Macedonians come with me and find you unprepared, we, not to mention you, would be put to shame in that situation. [1]", "comment": "[1] Or in this confidence"}, {"pk": 4056759, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 9, "verse": 5, "text": "Therefore I considered it necessary to urge the brothers to go on ahead to you and arrange in advance the generous gift \u24d8 you promised, so that it will be ready as a gift and not as an extortion. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d8 Ac 11:30
\u24d9 Eph 5:3"}, {"pk": 4056760, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 9, "verse": 6, "text": "The point is this: [2] The person who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and the person who sows generously will also reap generously.", "comment": "[2] Lit And this"}, {"pk": 4056761, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 9, "verse": 7, "text": "Each person should do as he has decided in his heart\u2009\u2014\u2009not reluctantly or out of compulsion, since God loves \u24da a cheerful giver.", "comment": "\u24da Lk 6:35; Jn 3:16; 12:43; 2Th 2:13; Rv 12:11"}, {"pk": 4056762, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 9, "verse": 8, "text": "And God is able \u24db to make every grace overflow to you, so that in every way, always having everything you need, you may excel in every good work.", "comment": "\u24db Eph 3:20"}, {"pk": 4056763, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 9, "verse": 9, "text": "As it is written: He distributed freely; \u24dc
he gave to the poor;
his righteousness endures forever. [3] \u24dd
", "comment": "[3] Ps 112:9
\u24dd Ps 112:9; 1Jn 2:17
\u24dc Jn 16:32"}, {"pk": 4056764, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 9, "verse": 10, "text": "Now the one who provides seed for the sower and bread for food will also provide and multiply your seed and increase the harvest of your righteousness. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Is 55:10-11; Hs 10:12"}, {"pk": 4056765, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 9, "verse": 11, "text": "You will be enriched \u24d1 in every way for all generosity, which produces thanksgiving to God through us.", "comment": "\u24d1 1Co 1:5; 2Co 6:10"}, {"pk": 4056766, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 9, "verse": 12, "text": "For the ministry of this service \u24d2 is not only supplying the needs of the saints but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God.", "comment": "\u24d2 Heb 8:6"}, {"pk": 4056767, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 9, "verse": 13, "text": "Because of the proof provided by this ministry, they will glorify God for your obedient confession of the gospel of Christ, and for your generosity \u24d3 in sharing with them and with everyone.", "comment": "\u24d3 Php 4:10"}, {"pk": 4056768, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 9, "verse": 14, "text": "And as they pray on your behalf, they will have deep affection for you because of the surpassing grace of God in you."}, {"pk": 4056769, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 9, "verse": 15, "text": "Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!"}, {"pk": 4056770, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 10, "verse": 1, "text": "Now I Paul, myself, appeal to you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ\u2009\u2014\u2009I who am humble among you in person but bold toward you when absent."}, {"pk": 4056771, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 10, "verse": 2, "text": "I beg you that when I am present I will not need to be bold with the confidence by which I plan to challenge certain people who think we are behaving according to the flesh. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Php 3:3"}, {"pk": 4056772, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 10, "verse": 3, "text": "For although we live in the flesh, we do not wage war according to the flesh,"}, {"pk": 4056773, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 10, "verse": 4, "text": "since the weapons of our warfare \u24d5 are not of the flesh, but are powerful \u24d6 through God for the demolition of strongholds. We demolish arguments", "comment": "\u24d5 1Tm 1:18
\u24d6 Ac 25:5"}, {"pk": 4056774, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 10, "verse": 5, "text": "and every proud thing that is raised up against the knowledge \u24d7 of God, and we take every thought captive to obey Christ.", "comment": "\u24d7 Jn 17:3; 1Jn 4:8"}, {"pk": 4056775, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 10, "verse": 6, "text": "And we are ready to punish any disobedience, once your obedience is complete."}, {"pk": 4056776, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 10, "verse": 7, "text": "Look at what is obvious. [1] If anyone is confident that he belongs to Christ, \u24d8 let him remind himself of this: Just as he belongs to Christ, so do we.", "comment": "\u24d8 1Co 3:23; Gl 5:24
[1] Or You are looking at things outwardly"}, {"pk": 4056777, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 10, "verse": 8, "text": "For if I boast a little too much about our authority, which the Lord gave for building you up \u24d9 and not for tearing you down, I will not be put to shame.", "comment": "\u24d9 1Co 14:3"}, {"pk": 4056778, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 10, "verse": 9, "text": "I don\u2019t want to seem as though I am trying to terrify you with my letters."}, {"pk": 4056779, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 10, "verse": 10, "text": "For it is said, \u201cHis letters are weighty and powerful, but his physical presence is weak and his public speaking amounts to nothing.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4056780, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 10, "verse": 11, "text": "Let such a person consider this: What we are in our letters, when we are absent, we will also be in our actions when we are present."}, {"pk": 4056781, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 10, "verse": 12, "text": "For we don\u2019t dare classify or compare ourselves with some who commend \u24da themselves. But in measuring themselves by themselves and comparing themselves to themselves, \u24db they lack understanding. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24da Gl 2:18
\u24db Pr 26:12; 27:2
\u24dc Mt 13:13"}, {"pk": 4056782, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 10, "verse": 13, "text": "We, however, will not boast beyond measure but according to the measure of the area of ministry that God has assigned \u24dd to us, which reaches even to you.", "comment": "\u24dd Rm 12:3; 1Co 7:17; Heb 7:2"}, {"pk": 4056783, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 10, "verse": 14, "text": "For we are not overextending ourselves, as if we had not reached you, since we have come to you with the gospel of Christ."}, {"pk": 4056784, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 10, "verse": 15, "text": "We are not boasting beyond measure about other people\u2019s labors. On the contrary, we have the hope \u24d0 that as your faith increases, our area of ministry will be greatly enlarged,", "comment": "\u24d0 1Th 1:3"}, {"pk": 4056785, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 10, "verse": 16, "text": "so that we may preach the gospel to the regions beyond you \u24d1 without boasting about what has already been done in someone else\u2019s area of ministry. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d1 Ac 19:21
\u24d2 Rm 15:20"}, {"pk": 4056786, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 10, "verse": 17, "text": "So let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord. [2] \u24d3", "comment": "[2] Jr 9:24
\u24d3 Jr 9:24"}, {"pk": 4056787, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 10, "verse": 18, "text": "For it is not the one commending himself who is approved, but the one the Lord commends. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 1Th 2:4"}, {"pk": 4056788, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 11, "verse": 1, "text": "I wish you would put up with a little foolishness \u24d5 from me. Yes, do put up with me! [1]", "comment": "\u24d5 Mk 7:22; 2Co 11:17,21
[1] Or Yes, you are putting up with me"}, {"pk": 4056789, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 11, "verse": 2, "text": "For I am jealous \u24d6 for you with a godly jealousy, \u24d7 because I have promised you in marriage to one husband\u2009\u2014\u2009to present a pure \u24d8 virgin to Christ.", "comment": "\u24d6 Jms 3:16
\u24d7 Nm 25:13; Gl 4:17
\u24d8 Php 4:8"}, {"pk": 4056790, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 11, "verse": 3, "text": "But I fear that, as the serpent \u24d9 deceived \u24da Eve \u24db by his cunning, your minds may be seduced from a sincere and pure [2] devotion to Christ. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24d9 Gn 3:1; Lk 10:19
\u24da Rm 7:11; 16:18; 1Co 3:18; 2Th 2:3; 1Tm 2:14
\u24dc 1Th 3:5
[2] Other mss omit and pure
\u24db Gn 3:20"}, {"pk": 4056791, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 11, "verse": 4, "text": "For if a person comes and preaches another Jesus, \u24dd whom we did not preach, or you receive a different spirit, \u24d0 which you had not received, or a different gospel, \u24d1 which you had not accepted, you put up with it splendidly!", "comment": "\u24dd 1Co 3:11
\u24d1 Gl 1:6
\u24d0 1Jn 4:1"}, {"pk": 4056792, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 11, "verse": 5, "text": "Now I consider myself in no way inferior to those \u201csuper-apostles.\u201d \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Jd 17"}, {"pk": 4056793, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 11, "verse": 6, "text": "Even if I am untrained in public speaking, \u24d3 I am certainly not untrained in knowledge. \u24d4 Indeed, we have in every way made that clear to you in everything.", "comment": "\u24d3 1Co 1:17
\u24d4 Php 3:8; 1Jn 4:8"}, {"pk": 4056794, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 11, "verse": 7, "text": "Or did I commit a sin by humbling \u24d5 myself so that you might be exalted, \u24d6 because I preached the gospel of God to you free of charge? \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d5 Lk 14:11
\u24d7 Ac 18:3
\u24d6 Lk 1:52"}, {"pk": 4056795, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 11, "verse": 8, "text": "I robbed other churches by taking pay from them to minister to you."}, {"pk": 4056796, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 11, "verse": 9, "text": "When I was present with you and in need, I did not burden anyone, since the brothers who came from Macedonia \u24d8 supplied my needs. \u24d9 I have kept myself, and will keep myself, from burdening you in any way.", "comment": "\u24d9 Php 4:10
\u24d8 Ac 16:9"}, {"pk": 4056797, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 11, "verse": 10, "text": "As the truth of Christ is in me, this boasting of mine will not be stopped [3] in the regions of Achaia. \u24da", "comment": "[3] Or silenced
\u24da Ac 18:12"}, {"pk": 4056798, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 11, "verse": 11, "text": "Why? Because I don\u2019t love you? God knows I do!"}, {"pk": 4056799, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 11, "verse": 12, "text": "But I will continue to do what I am doing, in order to deny [4] an opportunity to those who want to be regarded as our equals in what they boast about.", "comment": "[4] Lit cut off"}, {"pk": 4056800, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 11, "verse": 13, "text": "For such people are false apostles, \u24db deceitful workers, disguising themselves as apostles of Christ.", "comment": "\u24db Rv 2:2"}, {"pk": 4056801, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 11, "verse": 14, "text": "And no wonder! For Satan disguises himself as an angel of light."}, {"pk": 4056802, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 11, "verse": 15, "text": "So it is no great surprise if his servants also disguise themselves as servants of righteousness. Their end will be according to their works. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Gl 3:10"}, {"pk": 4056803, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 11, "verse": 16, "text": "I repeat: Let no one consider me a fool. But if you do, at least accept me as a fool so that I can also boast a little."}, {"pk": 4056804, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 11, "verse": 17, "text": "What I am saying in this matter [5] of boasting, I don\u2019t speak as the Lord would, but as it were, foolishly.", "comment": "[5] Or business, or confidence"}, {"pk": 4056805, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 11, "verse": 18, "text": "Since many boast according to the flesh, I will also boast."}, {"pk": 4056806, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 11, "verse": 19, "text": "For you, being so wise, gladly put up with fools! \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Pr 3:7"}, {"pk": 4056807, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 11, "verse": 20, "text": "In fact, you put up with it if someone enslaves you, if someone exploits \u24d0 you, if someone takes advantage of you, if someone is arrogant toward you, if someone slaps \u24d1 you in the face.", "comment": "\u24d0 Gl 5:15
\u24d1 Mt 5:39"}, {"pk": 4056808, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 11, "verse": 21, "text": "I say this to our shame: We have been too weak for that! But in whatever anyone dares to boast\u2009\u2014\u2009I am talking foolishly\u2009\u2014\u2009I also dare:"}, {"pk": 4056809, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 11, "verse": 22, "text": "Are they Hebrews? \u24d2 So am I. Are they Israelites? So am I. Are they the descendants of Abraham? \u24d3 So am I.", "comment": "\u24d3 Gn 16:15; Gl 3:29
\u24d2 Php 3:5"}, {"pk": 4056810, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 11, "verse": 23, "text": "Are they servants of Christ? I\u2019m talking like a madman\u2009\u2014\u2009I\u2019m a better one: with far more labors, many more imprisonments, far worse beatings, many times near death."}, {"pk": 4056811, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 11, "verse": 24, "text": "Five times I received the forty lashes minus one from the Jews. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Dt 25:3"}, {"pk": 4056812, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 11, "verse": 25, "text": "Three times I was beaten with rods. \u24d5 Once I received a stoning. \u24d6 Three times I was shipwrecked. \u24d7 I have spent a night and a day in the open sea.", "comment": "\u24d6 Ac 14:19
\u24d7 Ac 27:1-44; 1Tm 1:19
\u24d5 Ac 16:22"}, {"pk": 4056813, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 11, "verse": 26, "text": "On frequent journeys, I faced dangers from rivers, dangers from robbers, \u24d8 dangers from my own people, \u24d9 dangers from Gentiles, dangers in the city, dangers in the wilderness, dangers at sea, and dangers among false brothers;", "comment": "\u24d9 Ac 9:23; 13:50; 14:5; 17:5; 18:12; 20:3,19; 21:27; 23:10-12; 25:3
\u24d8 Mk 14:48"}, {"pk": 4056814, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 11, "verse": 27, "text": "toil and hardship, many sleepless nights, hunger and thirst, often without food, cold, and without clothing. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Rm 8:35"}, {"pk": 4056815, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 11, "verse": 28, "text": "Not to mention [6] other things, there is the daily pressure on me: my concern for all the churches.", "comment": "[6] Lit Apart from"}, {"pk": 4056816, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 11, "verse": 29, "text": "Who is weak, and I am not weak? Who is made to stumble, \u24db and I do not burn with indignation?", "comment": "\u24db Jn 16:1"}, {"pk": 4056817, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 11, "verse": 30, "text": "If boasting is necessary, I will boast about my weaknesses."}, {"pk": 4056818, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 11, "verse": 31, "text": "The God and Father \u24dc of the Lord Jesus, who is blessed forever, knows I am not lying.", "comment": "\u24dc Mt 5:16; 11:27; Lk 11:13; Jn 8:42; Eph 5:20"}, {"pk": 4056819, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 11, "verse": 32, "text": "In Damascus, \u24dd a ruler [7] under King Aretas guarded the city of Damascus in order to arrest me.", "comment": "[7] Gk ethnarches; a leader of an ethnic community
\u24dd 2Sm 8:5"}, {"pk": 4056820, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 11, "verse": 33, "text": "So I was let down in a basket through a window in the wall and escaped from his hands. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Ac 9:19-25"}, {"pk": 4056821, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 12, "verse": 1, "text": "Boasting is necessary. It is not profitable, but I will move on to visions \u24d1 and revelations \u24d2 of the Lord.", "comment": "\u24d2 1Pt 4:13
\u24d1 Lk 1:22"}, {"pk": 4056822, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 12, "verse": 2, "text": "I know a man in Christ who was caught up \u24d3 to the third heaven fourteen years ago. Whether he was in the body or out of the body, I don\u2019t know; God knows.", "comment": "\u24d3 1Th 4:17"}, {"pk": 4056823, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 12, "verse": 3, "text": "I know that this man\u2009\u2014\u2009whether in the body or out of the body I don\u2019t know; God knows\u2009\u2014\u2009"}, {"pk": 4056824, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 12, "verse": 4, "text": "was caught up into paradise \u24d4 and heard inexpressible words, which a human being is not allowed to speak.", "comment": "\u24d4 Lk 23:43"}, {"pk": 4056825, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 12, "verse": 5, "text": "I will boast about this person, but not about myself, except of my weaknesses."}, {"pk": 4056826, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 12, "verse": 6, "text": "For if I want to boast, I wouldn\u2019t be a fool, because I would be telling the truth. \u24d5 But I will spare you, so that no one can credit me with something beyond what he sees in me or hears from me,", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 119:142; Jn 8:14; 14:6; 2Co 11:10; 1Jn 5:20; 3Jn 3"}, {"pk": 4056827, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 12, "verse": 7, "text": "especially because of the extraordinary revelations. Therefore, so that I would not exalt myself, a thorn in the flesh \u24d6 was given to me, a messenger of Satan \u24d7 to torment me so that I would not exalt myself.", "comment": "\u24d6 Nm 33:55; Ezk 28:24; Php 3:3
\u24d7 Mt 4:1,10; Ac 13:10"}, {"pk": 4056828, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 12, "verse": 8, "text": "Concerning this, I pleaded with the Lord three times that it would leave me."}, {"pk": 4056829, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 12, "verse": 9, "text": "But he said to me, \u201cMy grace is sufficient for you, for my power \u24d8 is perfected in weakness.\u201d \u24d9 Therefore, I will most gladly boast all the more about my weaknesses, so that Christ\u2019s power may reside in me.", "comment": "\u24d9 Is 40:29-31; 1Co 2:5; Php 4:13
\u24d8 Mk 5:30; Lk 1:35; 6:19; Ac 19:11; 2Co 13:4; Rv 11:17"}, {"pk": 4056830, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 12, "verse": 10, "text": "So I take pleasure in weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and in difficulties, for the sake of Christ. \u24da For when I am weak, then I am strong. \u24db", "comment": "\u24da Mt 5:11-12; Rm 5:3; 2Co 13:4
\u24db Eph 6:10"}, {"pk": 4056831, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 12, "verse": 11, "text": "I have been a fool; you forced it on me. You ought to have commended me, since I am not in any way inferior to those \u201csuper-apostles,\u201d even though I am nothing. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Gl 6:3"}, {"pk": 4056832, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 12, "verse": 12, "text": "The signs \u24dd of an apostle \u24d0 were performed with unfailing endurance among you, including signs and wonders \u24d1 and miracles. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Ac 19:11
\u24dd Heb 2:4
\u24d0 Ac 1:2; Jd 17
\u24d1 Mk 13:22"}, {"pk": 4056833, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 12, "verse": 13, "text": "So in what way are you worse off than the other churches, except that I personally did not burden you? Forgive me for this wrong!"}, {"pk": 4056834, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 12, "verse": 14, "text": "Look, I am ready to come to you this third time. \u24d3 I will not burden you, since I am not seeking what is yours, but you. For children ought not save up for their parents, but parents for their children.", "comment": "\u24d3 Ac 18; 2Co 2:1; 13:1"}, {"pk": 4056835, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 12, "verse": 15, "text": "I will most gladly spend and be spent for you. [1] \u24d4 If I love you more, am I to be loved less?", "comment": "\u24d4 2Co 1:6; Php 2:17; Col 1:24; 1Th 2:8; 2Tm 2:10
[1] Lit for your souls, or for your lives"}, {"pk": 4056836, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 12, "verse": 16, "text": "Now granted, I did not burden \u24d5 you; yet sly as I am, I took you in by deceit! \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d5 1Th 2:7
\u24d6 Ps 10:7"}, {"pk": 4056837, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 12, "verse": 17, "text": "Did I take advantage of you by any of those I sent you?"}, {"pk": 4056838, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 12, "verse": 18, "text": "I urged Titus \u24d7 to go, and I sent the brother with him. Titus didn\u2019t take advantage of you, did he? Didn\u2019t we walk in the same spirit \u24d8 and in the same footsteps?", "comment": "\u24d7 Ti 1:4
\u24d8 Ps 51:12"}, {"pk": 4056839, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 12, "verse": 19, "text": "Have you been thinking all along that we were defending ourselves to you? No, in the sight of God we are speaking in Christ, and everything, dear friends, is for building you up. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 1Co 14:3-4"}, {"pk": 4056840, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 12, "verse": 20, "text": "For I fear that perhaps when I come I will not find you to be what I want, and you may not find me to be what you want. Perhaps there will be quarreling, \u24da jealousy, \u24db angry outbursts, selfish ambitions, \u24dc slander, \u24dd gossip, arrogance, and disorder. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24db Jms 3:14
\u24dc Rm 2:8
\u24dd 1Pt 2:1
\u24d0 1Co 14:33,40
\u24da Ti 3:9"}, {"pk": 4056841, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 12, "verse": 21, "text": "I fear that when I come my God will again [2] humiliate me in your presence, and I will grieve for many who sinned before and have not repented \u24d1 of the moral impurity, sexual immorality, \u24d2 and sensuality \u24d3 they practiced.", "comment": "[2] Or come again my God will
\u24d1 Ac 3:19
\u24d2 1Th 4:3
\u24d3 Mk 7:21-22"}, {"pk": 4056842, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 13, "verse": 1, "text": "This is the third time I am coming to you. \u24d4 Every matter must be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses. [1] \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d4 2Co 12:14
[1] Dt 17:6; 19:15
\u24d5 Dt 17:6; 19:15"}, {"pk": 4056843, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 13, "verse": 2, "text": "I gave a warning when I was present the second time, and now I give a warning \u24d6 while I am absent to those who sinned before and to all the rest: If I come again, I will not be lenient,", "comment": "\u24d6 Gl 5:21; 1Th 3:4"}, {"pk": 4056844, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 13, "verse": 3, "text": "since you seek proof of Christ speaking in me. \u24d7 He is not weak in dealing with you, but powerful among you.", "comment": "\u24d7 Mt 10:20; 1Co 5:4"}, {"pk": 4056845, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 13, "verse": 4, "text": "For he was crucified \u24d8 in weakness, but he lives \u24d9 by the power of God. For we also are weak in him, \u24da but in dealing with you we will live \u24db with him by God\u2019s power.", "comment": "\u24d8 Mt 27:22; Php 2:7-8
\u24d9 Rm 14:9; Php 1:21; 1Pt 3:18
\u24da 2Co 12:10
\u24db Rm 6:4,8"}, {"pk": 4056846, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 13, "verse": 5, "text": "Test \u24dc yourselves to see if you are in the faith. Examine yourselves. Or do you yourselves not recognize that Jesus Christ is in you?\u2009\u2014\u2009unless you fail the test. [2]", "comment": "\u24dc Jms 1:13
[2] Or you are disqualified, or you are counterfeit"}, {"pk": 4056847, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 13, "verse": 6, "text": "And I hope you will recognize that we ourselves do not fail the test."}, {"pk": 4056848, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 13, "verse": 7, "text": "But we pray to God that you do nothing wrong\u2009\u2014\u2009not that we may appear to pass the test, but that you may do what is right, \u24dd even though we may appear to fail.", "comment": "\u24dd 1Pt 2:12"}, {"pk": 4056849, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 13, "verse": 8, "text": "For we can\u2019t do anything against the truth, \u24d0 but only for the truth.", "comment": "\u24d0 2Th 2:10"}, {"pk": 4056850, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 13, "verse": 9, "text": "We rejoice when we are weak and you are strong. \u24d1 We also pray that you become fully mature. [3]", "comment": "\u24d1 Ac 25:5
[3] Or become complete, or be restored"}, {"pk": 4056851, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 13, "verse": 10, "text": "This is why I am writing these things while absent, so that when I am there I may not have to deal harshly with you, in keeping with the authority the Lord gave me for building up \u24d2 and not for tearing down. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d2 1Co 14:3
\u24d3 2Co 10:4,8"}, {"pk": 4056852, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 13, "verse": 11, "text": "Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice. [4] Become mature, be encouraged, [5] be of the same mind, \u24d4 be at peace, \u24d5 and the God of love \u24d6 and peace will be with you.", "comment": "\u24d6 1Jn 4:16
[4] Or farewell
[5] Or listen to my appeal
\u24d4 Rm 12:16; Php 1:7
\u24d5 Mk 9:50; Rm 16:20; 2Tm 1:2"}, {"pk": 4056853, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 13, "verse": 12, "text": "Greet one another with a holy kiss. \u24d7 All the saints send you greetings.", "comment": "[6] Some translations divide these two vv. into three vv. so that v. 13 begins with All the saints... \u2009and v. 14 begins with The grace of...
\u24d7 Rm 16:16; 1Co 16:20; 1Th 5:26; 1Pt 5:14"}, {"pk": 4056854, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 47, "chapter": 13, "verse": 13, "text": "The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love \u24d8 of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. [6] \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d8 1Co 13:1; 1Jn 4:16
\u24d9 2Th 3:16"}, {"pk": 4056855, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 1, "verse": 1, "text": "Paul, \u24da an apostle\u2009\u2014\u2009not from men or by man, but by Jesus Christ and God the Father \u24db who raised him from the dead \u24dc \u2009\u2014\u2009", "comment": "\u24da Ac 13:9
\u24db Mt 5:16; 6:1; 11:27; Jn 8:42
\u24dc Ac 9:6; 20:24; 22:10-21; 26:16"}, {"pk": 4056856, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 1, "verse": 2, "text": "and all the brothers who are with me: To the churches of Galatia. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Ac 16:6; 18:23; 1Co 16:1; 2Tm 4:10; 1Pt 1:1"}, {"pk": 4056857, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 1, "verse": 3, "text": "Grace to you and peace from God the Father and our Lord [1] Jesus Christ,", "comment": "[1] Other mss read God our Father and the Lord"}, {"pk": 4056858, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 1, "verse": 4, "text": "who gave himself for our sins \u24d0 to rescue us from this present evil age, \u24d1 according to the will of our God and Father. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Php 4:20; 1Th 1:3; 3:11,13; Heb 10:7; 1Pt 3:17; Rv 10:7
\u24d0 Rm 6:23; Ti 2:14
\u24d1 Mt 20:28; Rm 4:25; 1Co 15:3; Gl 2:20"}, {"pk": 4056859, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 1, "verse": 5, "text": "To him be the glory forever and ever. Amen."}, {"pk": 4056860, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 1, "verse": 6, "text": "I am amazed that you are so quickly turning away from him who called \u24d3 you by the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel\u2009\u2014\u2009", "comment": "\u24d3 Col 3:15; 1Pt 1:15"}, {"pk": 4056861, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 1, "verse": 7, "text": "not that there is another gospel, \u24d4 but there are some \u24d5 who are troubling you and want to distort the gospel of Christ.", "comment": "\u24d5 Jd 4
\u24d4 Ac 4:12; 1Co 3:11"}, {"pk": 4056862, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 1, "verse": 8, "text": "But even if we or an angel \u24d6 from heaven should preach to you a gospel contrary to what we have preached to you, \u24d7 a curse be on him! [2]", "comment": "\u24d6 Gn 16:7; Mt 13:49; Lk 1:11; Ac 5:19; Rv 14:6
\u24d7 Rm 15:20
[2] Or you, let him be condemned, or you, let him be condemned to hell; Gk anathema"}, {"pk": 4056863, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 1, "verse": 9, "text": "As we have said before, I now say again: If anyone is preaching to you a gospel contrary to what you received, \u24d8 a curse be on him!", "comment": "\u24d8 Jd 3"}, {"pk": 4056864, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 1, "verse": 10, "text": "For am I now trying to persuade people, [3] or God? \u24d9 Or am I striving to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ.", "comment": "\u24d9 1Th 2:4
[3] Or win the approval of people"}, {"pk": 4056865, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 1, "verse": 11, "text": "For I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that the gospel preached by me is not of human origin."}, {"pk": 4056866, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 1, "verse": 12, "text": "For I did not receive it from a human source and I was not taught it, but it came by a revelation \u24da of Jesus Christ. \u24db", "comment": "\u24da 1Pt 4:13
\u24db 1Co 11:23; 15:3"}, {"pk": 4056867, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 1, "verse": 13, "text": "For you have heard about my former way of life \u24dc in Judaism: \u24dd I intensely persecuted \u24d0 God\u2019s church and tried to destroy it.", "comment": "\u24dd Ac 8:1\u20149:2; 26:4; Php 3:5-6
\u24dc 2Pt 3:11
\u24d0 Php 3:6; 2Tm 3:12"}, {"pk": 4056868, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 1, "verse": 14, "text": "I advanced in Judaism beyond many contemporaries among my people, because I was extremely zealous for the traditions of my ancestors. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Mk 7:3"}, {"pk": 4056869, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 1, "verse": 15, "text": "But when God, who from my mother\u2019s womb set me apart and called \u24d2 me by his grace, was pleased", "comment": "\u24d2 Mt 24:22; Col 3:15"}, {"pk": 4056870, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 1, "verse": 16, "text": "to reveal his Son \u24d3 in me, so that I could preach him among the Gentiles, I did not immediately consult with anyone. [4]", "comment": "\u24d3 Jn 5:19; Heb 1:2
[4] Lit flesh and blood"}, {"pk": 4056871, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 1, "verse": 17, "text": "I did not go up to Jerusalem \u24d4 to those who had become apostles \u24d5 before me; instead I went to Arabia \u24d6 and came back to Damascus. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d5 Jd 17
\u24d4 Mt 23:37; Ac 8:1
\u24d6 Is 21:13; Jr 25:24; Ezk 27:21; Gl 4:25
\u24d7 2Sm 8:5"}, {"pk": 4056872, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 1, "verse": 18, "text": "Then after three years I did go up to Jerusalem \u24d8 to get to know Cephas, [5] \u24d9 and I stayed with him fifteen days.", "comment": "[5] Other mss read Peter
\u24d8 Ac 9:26
\u24d9 Jn 1:42"}, {"pk": 4056873, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 1, "verse": 19, "text": "But I didn\u2019t see any of the other apostles except James, \u24da the Lord\u2019s brother.", "comment": "\u24da Jd 1"}, {"pk": 4056874, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 1, "verse": 20, "text": "I declare in the sight of God: I am not lying in what I write to you."}, {"pk": 4056875, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 1, "verse": 21, "text": "Afterward, I went to the regions of Syria \u24db and Cilicia. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Ac 9:30; 11:25-26
\u24db Nm 23:7; Lk 2:2"}, {"pk": 4056876, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 1, "verse": 22, "text": "I remained personally unknown to the Judean churches that are in Christ."}, {"pk": 4056877, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 1, "verse": 23, "text": "They simply kept hearing: \u201cHe who formerly persecuted \u24dd us now preaches the faith \u24d0 he once tried to destroy.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d0 Jd 3
\u24dd Ac 8:1-3"}, {"pk": 4056878, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 1, "verse": 24, "text": "And they glorified God because of me. [6]", "comment": "[6] Or in me"}, {"pk": 4056879, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 2, "verse": 1, "text": "Then after fourteen years I went up again \u24d1 to Jerusalem with Barnabas, \u24d2 taking Titus \u24d3 along also.", "comment": "\u24d3 Ti 1:4
\u24d1 Ac 15:2-30
\u24d2 Ac 4:36"}, {"pk": 4056880, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 2, "verse": 2, "text": "I went up according to a revelation \u24d4 and presented to them the gospel I preach among the Gentiles, but privately to those recognized as leaders. I wanted to be sure I was not running, and had not been running, in vain.", "comment": "\u24d4 1Pt 4:13"}, {"pk": 4056881, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 2, "verse": 3, "text": "But not even Titus, who was with me, was compelled to be circumcised, even though he was a Greek."}, {"pk": 4056882, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 2, "verse": 4, "text": "This matter arose because some false brothers \u24d5 had infiltrated our ranks to spy on the freedom we have in Christ Jesus in order to enslave us.", "comment": "\u24d5 2Pt 2:1"}, {"pk": 4056883, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 2, "verse": 5, "text": "But we did not give up and submit to these people for even a moment, so that the truth \u24d6 of the gospel would be preserved for you.", "comment": "\u24d6 2Th 2:10"}, {"pk": 4056884, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 2, "verse": 6, "text": "Now from those recognized as important (what they [1] once were makes no difference to me; God does not show favoritism [2] \u24d7)\u2009\u2014\u2009they added nothing to me.", "comment": "[2] Or God is not a respecter of persons; lit God does not receive the face of man
[1] Lit the recognized ones
\u24d7 Dt 16:19"}, {"pk": 4056885, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 2, "verse": 7, "text": "On the contrary, they saw that I had been entrusted with the gospel for the uncircumcised, \u24d8 just as Peter \u24d9 was for the circumcised,", "comment": "\u24d8 Col 3:11
\u24d9 Lk 6:14; Ac 10:32"}, {"pk": 4056886, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 2, "verse": 8, "text": "since the one at work in Peter for an apostleship to the circumcised was also at work in me for the Gentiles."}, {"pk": 4056887, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 2, "verse": 9, "text": "When James, \u24da Cephas, [3] \u24db and John \u24dc \u2009\u2014\u2009those recognized as pillars \u24dd \u2009\u2014\u2009acknowledged the grace that had been given to me, they gave the right hand of fellowship to me and Barnabas, agreeing that we should go to the Gentiles and they to the circumcised.", "comment": "\u24dd 1Tm 3:15; Rv 3:12; 10:1
\u24da Jd 1
[3] Other mss read Peter
\u24db Jn 1:42
\u24dc Jn 21:7"}, {"pk": 4056888, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 2, "verse": 10, "text": "They asked only that we would remember the poor, \u24d0 which I had made every effort to do.", "comment": "\u24d0 Mk 14:7; Rm 15:26"}, {"pk": 4056889, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 2, "verse": 11, "text": "But when Cephas [4] came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face because he stood condemned. [5]", "comment": "[4] Other mss read Peter
[5] Or he was in the wrong"}, {"pk": 4056890, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 2, "verse": 12, "text": "For he regularly ate with the Gentiles before certain men came from James. However, when they came, he withdrew and separated himself, because he feared those from the circumcision party."}, {"pk": 4056891, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 2, "verse": 13, "text": "Then the rest of the Jews \u24d1 joined his hypocrisy, \u24d2 so that even Barnabas was led astray by their hypocrisy.", "comment": "\u24d1 Rm 2:28-29
\u24d2 Mk 12:15"}, {"pk": 4056892, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 2, "verse": 14, "text": "But when I saw that they were deviating from the truth of the gospel, I told Cephas [6] in front of everyone, \u201cIf you, who are a Jew, live like a Gentile \u24d3 and not like a Jew, \u24d4 how can you compel Gentiles to live \u24d5 like Jews?\u201d [7]", "comment": "\u24d4 Rm 14:2
\u24d3 Rm 1:13
\u24d5 Rm 6:2
[7] Some translations continue the quotation through 16 or 21.
[6] Other mss read Peter"}, {"pk": 4056893, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 2, "verse": 15, "text": "We are Jews by birth and not \u201cGentile sinners,\u201d"}, {"pk": 4056894, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 2, "verse": 16, "text": "and yet because we know that a person is not justified by the works of the law \u24d6 but by faith in Jesus Christ, [8] even we ourselves have believed in Christ Jesus. This was so that we might be justified by faith in Christ [9] and not by the works of the law, because by the works of the law no human being will [10] be justified.", "comment": "\u24d6 Rm 3:20; Gl 3:2,5,10
[9] Or by the faithfulness of Christ
[10] Lit law all flesh will not
[8] Or by the faithfulness of Jesus Christ"}, {"pk": 4056895, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 2, "verse": 17, "text": "But if we ourselves are also found to be \u201csinners\u201d while seeking to be justified by Christ, \u24d7 is Christ then a promoter [11] \u24d8 of sin? Absolutely not! \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d7 Rm 6:23; 1Tm 1:15
\u24d9 Lk 20:16
\u24d8 1Co 3:5
[11] Or servant"}, {"pk": 4056896, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 2, "verse": 18, "text": "If I rebuild \u24da those things that I tore down, I show myself to be a lawbreaker. \u24db", "comment": "\u24da Ac 20:32
\u24db Rm 2:25,27; Jms 2:9,11"}, {"pk": 4056897, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 2, "verse": 19, "text": "For through the law I died to the law, \u24dc so that I might live for God. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dc Rm 7:4; 1Pt 2:24
\u24dd Php 1:21"}, {"pk": 4056898, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 2, "verse": 20, "text": "I have been crucified with Christ, and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. \u24d0 The life I now live in the body, [12] I live by faith in the Son of God, \u24d1 who loved \u24d2 me \u24d3 and gave himself \u24d4 for me. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d4 Ti 2:14
\u24d5 Lk 20:38; Rm 14:8
\u24d3 2Th 2:13
\u24d0 Mk 10:38; 2Co 13:5
[12] Lit flesh
\u24d1 Jn 5:19; Heb 1:2
\u24d2 Jn 3:16"}, {"pk": 4056899, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 2, "verse": 21, "text": "I do not set aside the grace of God, for if righteousness comes through the law, \u24d6 then Christ died \u24d7 for nothing.", "comment": "\u24d6 Rm 7:5; 9:31; Gl 5:4; Php 3:6
\u24d7 1Co 8:11; Php 3:10"}, {"pk": 4056900, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 3, "verse": 1, "text": "You foolish \u24d8 Galatians! Who has cast a spell on you, [1] before whose eyes Jesus Christ was publicly portrayed [2] as crucified? \u24d9", "comment": "[2] Other mss add among you
\u24d8 Rm 1:14
[1] Other mss add not to obey the truth
\u24d9 Mt 27:22"}, {"pk": 4056901, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 3, "verse": 2, "text": "I only want to learn this from you: Did you receive the Spirit by the works of the law or by believing what you heard? [3]", "comment": "[3] Lit hearing with faith, also in v. 5"}, {"pk": 4056902, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 3, "verse": 3, "text": "Are you so foolish? After beginning by the Spirit, are you now finishing by the flesh?"}, {"pk": 4056903, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 3, "verse": 4, "text": "Did you experience [4] \u24da so much for nothing\u2009\u2014\u2009if in fact it was for nothing?", "comment": "[4] Or suffer
\u24da Php 1:29"}, {"pk": 4056904, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 3, "verse": 5, "text": "So then, does God give you the Spirit and work miracles \u24db among you by your doing the works of the law? Or is it by believing what you heard\u2009\u2014\u2009", "comment": "\u24db Mk 13:22"}, {"pk": 4056905, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 3, "verse": 6, "text": "just like Abraham who believed God, \u24dc and it was credited to him for righteousness? [5] \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dc Jn 14:1
[5] Gn 15:6
\u24dd Gn 15:6"}, {"pk": 4056906, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 3, "verse": 7, "text": "You know, then, that those who have faith, these are Abraham\u2019s sons. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Jn 8:37,39"}, {"pk": 4056907, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 3, "verse": 8, "text": "Now the Scripture saw in advance that God would justify the Gentiles by faith and proclaimed the gospel ahead of time to Abraham, \u24d1 saying, All the nations [6]will be blessed through you. [7] \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d1 Gn 16:15; Jn 8:37; Heb 2:16
[6] Or Gentiles
[7] Gn 12:3; 18:18
\u24d2 Gn 12:3; 18:18"}, {"pk": 4056908, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 3, "verse": 9, "text": "Consequently those who have faith are blessed with Abraham, \u24d3 who had faith. [8]", "comment": "\u24d3 Jn 8:39
[8] Or with believing Abraham"}, {"pk": 4056909, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 3, "verse": 10, "text": "For all who rely on the works of the law are under a curse, \u24d4 because it is written, \u24d5 Everyone who does not do everything written in the book of the law is cursed. [9] \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d4 Jms 3:10
\u24d5 Ac 15:15
[9] Dt 27:26
\u24d6 Dt 27:26; Rm 4:15"}, {"pk": 4056910, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 3, "verse": 11, "text": "Now it is clear that no one is justified before God by the law, because the righteous will live \u24d7 by faith. [10] \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d7 Php 1:21
[10] Hab 2:4
\u24d8 Hab 2:4"}, {"pk": 4056911, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 3, "verse": 12, "text": "But the law is not based on faith; instead, the one who does these things will live by them. [11] \u24d9", "comment": "[11] Lv 18:5
\u24d9 Lv 18:5"}, {"pk": 4056912, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 3, "verse": 13, "text": "Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us, \u24da because it is written, Cursed is everyone who is hung on a tree. [12] \u24db", "comment": "\u24da 1Pt 2:24
[12] Dt 21:23
\u24db Dt 21:23; Ac 5:30"}, {"pk": 4056913, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 3, "verse": 14, "text": "The purpose was that the blessing of Abraham would come to the Gentiles by Christ Jesus, so that we could receive the promised Spirit through faith. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Rm 4:16"}, {"pk": 4056914, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 3, "verse": 15, "text": "Brothers and sisters, I\u2019m using a human illustration. No one sets aside or makes additions to a validated human will. [13]", "comment": "[13] Or a human covenant that has been ratified"}, {"pk": 4056915, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 3, "verse": 16, "text": "Now the promises were spoken to Abraham and to his seed. He does not say \u201cand to seeds,\u201d as though referring to many, but referring to one, and to your seed, [14] \u24dd who is Christ.", "comment": "[14] Gn 12:7; 13:15; 17:8; 24:7
\u24dd Gn 12:7; 13:15; 17:8; 24:7"}, {"pk": 4056916, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 3, "verse": 17, "text": "My point is this: The law, which came 430 years later, \u24d0 does not invalidate a covenant previously established by God [15] and thus cancel the promise.", "comment": "\u24d0 Gn 15:13; Ex 12:40; Ac 7:6
[15] Other mss add in Christ"}, {"pk": 4056917, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 3, "verse": 18, "text": "For if the inheritance is based on the law, it is no longer based on the promise; but God has graciously given it to Abraham through the promise."}, {"pk": 4056918, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 3, "verse": 19, "text": "Why then was the law given? \u24d1 It was added for the sake of transgressions [16] until the Seed to whom the promise was made would come. The law was put into effect through angels \u24d2 by means of a mediator. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d1 Rm 4:15; 5:20
[16] Or because of transgressions
\u24d2 Gn 16:7; Mt 13:49; Lk 1:11; Ac 5:19; Rv 14:6
\u24d3 Heb 8:6"}, {"pk": 4056919, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 3, "verse": 20, "text": "Now a mediator is not just for one person alone, but God is one. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Dt 6:4"}, {"pk": 4056920, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 3, "verse": 21, "text": "Is the law therefore contrary to God\u2019s promises? Absolutely not! For if the law had been granted with the ability to give life, then righteousness would certainly be on the basis of the law."}, {"pk": 4056921, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 3, "verse": 22, "text": "But the Scripture imprisoned everything under sin\u2019s power, [17] \u24d5 so that the promise might be given on the basis of faith \u24d6 in Jesus Christ to those who believe. \u24d7", "comment": "[17] Lit under sin
\u24d5 Rm 6:23
\u24d6 Rm 3:22
\u24d7 Mk 11:24; Jn 3:16; Ac 10:43; Rm 10:9; 1Pt 1:8-10"}, {"pk": 4056922, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 3, "verse": 23, "text": "Before this faith \u24d8 came, we were confined under the law, imprisoned until the coming faith was revealed. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d8 Jd 3
\u24d9 Lk 10:21"}, {"pk": 4056923, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 3, "verse": 24, "text": "The law, then, was our guardian until Christ, \u24da so that we could be justified by faith.", "comment": "\u24da Mt 5:17; Col 2:17; Heb 9:10"}, {"pk": 4056924, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 3, "verse": 25, "text": "But since that faith \u24db has come, we are no longer under a guardian,", "comment": "\u24db Jd 3"}, {"pk": 4056925, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 3, "verse": 26, "text": "for through faith you are all sons of God in Christ Jesus."}, {"pk": 4056926, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 3, "verse": 27, "text": "For those of you who were baptized into Christ have been clothed with Christ. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Pr 31:25"}, {"pk": 4056927, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 3, "verse": 28, "text": "There is no Jew or Greek, slave or free, \u24dd male and female; \u24d0 since you are all one \u24d1 in Christ Jesus.", "comment": "\u24dd Jn 8:33
\u24d0 Rm 10:12; 1Co 12:13; Gl 5:6
\u24d1 Jn 17:11"}, {"pk": 4056928, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 3, "verse": 29, "text": "And if you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham\u2019s seed, heirs \u24d2 according to the promise. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d2 Rm 4:14; 8:17
\u24d3 Rm 4:13"}, {"pk": 4056929, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 4, "verse": 1, "text": "Now I say that as long as the heir \u24d4 is a child, he differs in no way from a slave, though he is the owner \u24d5 of everything.", "comment": "\u24d4 Nm 26:52-62
\u24d5 Col 3:22"}, {"pk": 4056930, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 4, "verse": 2, "text": "Instead, he is under guardians and trustees until the time set by his father."}, {"pk": 4056931, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 4, "verse": 3, "text": "In the same way we also, when we were children, were in slavery under the elements [1] of the world. \u24d6", "comment": "[1] Or spirits, or principles
\u24d6 Rm 7:6; 2Pt 2:20"}, {"pk": 4056932, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 4, "verse": 4, "text": "When the time came to completion, God sent his Son, \u24d7 born of a woman, \u24d8 born under the law,", "comment": "\u24d8 Gn 3:15; Lk 2:7; Php 2:7
\u24d7 Jn 5:19; Heb 1:2"}, {"pk": 4056933, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 4, "verse": 5, "text": "to redeem those under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Dt 14:1; Mt 5:9"}, {"pk": 4056934, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 4, "verse": 6, "text": "And because you are sons, God sent the Spirit of his Son \u24da into our [2] hearts, crying, \u201cAbba, [3] Father!\u201d \u24db", "comment": "\u24da Ac 16:7; Rm 5:5,20; 8:9,16; 2Co 3:17
[2] Other mss read your
[3] Aramaic for father
\u24db Mk 14:36; Rm 8:15"}, {"pk": 4056935, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 4, "verse": 7, "text": "So you are no longer a slave \u24dc but a son, \u24dd and if a son, then God has made you an heir. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dc Mt 10:24; Rv 1:1
\u24dd Dt 14:1; Mt 5:9
\u24d0 Nm 26:52-62; Rm 4:14; 8:17"}, {"pk": 4056936, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 4, "verse": 8, "text": "But in the past, since you didn\u2019t know God, \u24d1 you were enslaved to things [4] that by nature are not gods.", "comment": "\u24d1 Jn 7:28; Php 3:8
[4] Or beings"}, {"pk": 4056937, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 4, "verse": 9, "text": "But now, since you know God, \u24d2 or rather have become known by God, how can you turn back again to the weak and worthless \u24d3 elements? \u24d4 Do you want to be enslaved to them all over again?", "comment": "\u24d3 Mk 14:17; Rm 15:26
\u24d4 Col 2:8
\u24d2 Pr 2:6; Php 3:8"}, {"pk": 4056938, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 4, "verse": 10, "text": "You are observing special days, months, seasons, and years. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Rm 14:5; Col 2:16"}, {"pk": 4056939, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 4, "verse": 11, "text": "I am fearful for you, that perhaps my labor for you has been wasted."}, {"pk": 4056940, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 4, "verse": 12, "text": "I beg you, brothers and sisters: Become like me, for I also became like you. You have not wronged me;", "comment": "[5] Or 12Become like I am, because I\u2009\u2014\u2009inasmuch as you are brothers and sisters\u2009\u2014\u2009am not requesting anything of you. You wronged me.13You know"}, {"pk": 4056941, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 4, "verse": 13, "text": "you know [5] that previously I preached the gospel to you because of a weakness of the flesh."}, {"pk": 4056942, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 4, "verse": 14, "text": "You did not despise or reject me though my physical condition was a trial for you. [6] On the contrary, you received me as an angel of God, as Christ Jesus himself.", "comment": "[6] Other mss read me"}, {"pk": 4056943, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 4, "verse": 15, "text": "Where, then, is your blessing? For I testify to you that, if possible, you would have torn out your eyes and given them to me."}, {"pk": 4056944, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 4, "verse": 16, "text": "So then, have I become your enemy because I told you the truth? \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Eph 4:15"}, {"pk": 4056945, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 4, "verse": 17, "text": "They court you eagerly, but not for good. They want to exclude you from me, so that you would pursue them."}, {"pk": 4056946, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 4, "verse": 18, "text": "But it is always good to be pursued [7] in a good manner\u2009\u2014\u2009and not just when I am with you.", "comment": "[7] Lit zealously courted"}, {"pk": 4056947, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 4, "verse": 19, "text": "My children, \u24d7 I am again suffering labor pains \u24d8 for you until Christ is formed in you.", "comment": "\u24d7 1Th 2:11
\u24d8 1Co 4:15; Jms 1:18"}, {"pk": 4056948, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 4, "verse": 20, "text": "I would like to be with you right now and change my tone of voice, because I don\u2019t know what to do about you."}, {"pk": 4056949, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 4, "verse": 21, "text": "Tell me, you who want to be under the law, don\u2019t you hear the law?"}, {"pk": 4056950, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 4, "verse": 22, "text": "For it is written that Abraham \u24d9 had two sons, one by a slave \u24da and the other by a free woman.", "comment": "\u24da Rm 8:15,21; Heb 2:15
\u24d9 Gn 16:15; Jn 8:37; Heb 2:16"}, {"pk": 4056951, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 4, "verse": 23, "text": "But the one by the slave was born as a result of the flesh, while the one by the free woman was born through promise."}, {"pk": 4056952, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 4, "verse": 24, "text": "These things are being taken figuratively, for the women represent two covenants. One is from Mount Sinai \u24db and bears children into slavery\u2009\u2014\u2009this is Hagar. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Gn 16:1
\u24db Ex 16:1"}, {"pk": 4056953, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 4, "verse": 25, "text": "Now Hagar represents Mount Sinai in Arabia \u24dd and corresponds to the present Jerusalem, \u24d0 for she is in slavery with her children.", "comment": "\u24dd Is 21:13; Jr 25:24; Ezk 27:21; Gl 1:17
\u24d0 Mt 23:37; Ac 8:1"}, {"pk": 4056954, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 4, "verse": 26, "text": "But the Jerusalem above \u24d1 is free, and she is our mother.", "comment": "\u24d1 Heb 12:22; Rv 3:12; 21:2,10"}, {"pk": 4056955, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 4, "verse": 27, "text": "For it is written, \u24d2 Rejoice, childless woman, \u24d3
unable to give birth.
Burst into song and shout,
you who are not in labor,
for the children of the desolate woman will be many,
more numerous than those
of the woman who has a husband. [8] \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d3 Gn 11:30; Lk 1:7
[8] Is 54:1
\u24d4 Is 54:1
\u24d2 Ac 15:15"}, {"pk": 4056956, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 4, "verse": 28, "text": "Now you too, brothers and sisters, like Isaac, \u24d5 are children of promise. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Gn 12:7; Rm 9:8; Gl 3:29
\u24d5 Ps 105:9; Jms 2:21"}, {"pk": 4056957, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 4, "verse": 29, "text": "But just as then the child born as a result of the flesh persecuted the one born as a result of the Spirit, \u24d7 so also now. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Gn 21:9
\u24d7 Ps 51:11; Jn 1:33; Ac 2:4; Rm 8:9; Gl 5:25; Ti 3:5; Rv 3:22"}, {"pk": 4056958, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 4, "verse": 30, "text": "But what does the Scripture say? \u201cDrive out the slave and her son, for the son of the slave will never be a coheir with the son of the free woman.\u201d [9] \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Gn 21:10
[9] Gn 21:10"}, {"pk": 4056959, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 4, "verse": 31, "text": "Therefore, brothers and sisters, we are not children of a slave but of the free woman. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da 1Pt 3:6"}, {"pk": 4056960, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 5, "verse": 1, "text": "For freedom, Christ set us free. Stand firm \u24db then and don\u2019t submit again to a yoke of slavery. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Gl 4:22
\u24db Rm 14:4; Php 1:27"}, {"pk": 4056961, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 5, "verse": 2, "text": "Take note! I, Paul, am telling you that if you get yourselves circumcised, Christ will not benefit you at all."}, {"pk": 4056962, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 5, "verse": 3, "text": "Again I testify to every man who gets himself circumcised that he is obligated to do the entire law."}, {"pk": 4056963, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 5, "verse": 4, "text": "You who are trying to be justified by the law are alienated from Christ; you have fallen from grace. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd 2Pt 3:18"}, {"pk": 4056964, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 5, "verse": 5, "text": "For we eagerly await \u24d0 through the Spirit, by faith, the hope \u24d1 of righteousness.", "comment": "\u24d0 Jd 21
\u24d1 Rm 8:23-25; 1Th 1:3"}, {"pk": 4056965, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 5, "verse": 6, "text": "For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision accomplishes anything; what matters is faith \u24d2 working through love. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d2 1Th 1:3
\u24d3 1Co 13:1; Jms 2:18-22"}, {"pk": 4056966, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 5, "verse": 7, "text": "You were running well. Who prevented you from being persuaded regarding the truth? [1] \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Jn 8:14; 1Jn 5:20
[1] Or obeying the truth"}, {"pk": 4056967, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 5, "verse": 8, "text": "This persuasion does not come from the one who calls you. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Col 3:15; 1Pt 1:15"}, {"pk": 4056968, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 5, "verse": 9, "text": "A little leaven [2] leavens the whole batch of dough.", "comment": "[2] Or yeast"}, {"pk": 4056969, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 5, "verse": 10, "text": "I myself am persuaded in the Lord you will not accept any other view. But whoever it is that is confusing you will pay the penalty. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Mk 12:40"}, {"pk": 4056970, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 5, "verse": 11, "text": "Now brothers and sisters, if I still preach circumcision, why am I still persecuted? In that case the offense of the cross \u24d7 has been abolished.", "comment": "\u24d7 Lk 9:23"}, {"pk": 4056971, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 5, "verse": 12, "text": "I wish those who are disturbing you might also let themselves be mutilated!"}, {"pk": 4056972, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 5, "verse": 13, "text": "For you were called \u24d8 to be free, brothers and sisters; only don\u2019t use this freedom as an opportunity [3] for the flesh, but serve one another through love.", "comment": "[3] Lit a pretext; a military term for abuse of position
\u24d8 Col 3:15"}, {"pk": 4056973, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 5, "verse": 14, "text": "For the whole law is fulfilled \u24d9 in one statement: Love your neighbor as yourself. [4] \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Lv 19:18; Mt 7:12; 19:19; 22:37-40; Jn 13:34
\u24d9 Mt 1:22
[4] Lv 19:18"}, {"pk": 4056974, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 5, "verse": 15, "text": "But if you bite and devour \u24db one another, watch out, or you will be consumed by one another.", "comment": "\u24db Gl 5:20; Php 3:2,20"}, {"pk": 4056975, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 5, "verse": 16, "text": "I say then, walk by the Spirit \u24dc and you will certainly not carry out the desire of the flesh.", "comment": "\u24dc Rm 8:4; 1Tm 3:16; 2Pt 1:4; 2:10"}, {"pk": 4056976, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 5, "verse": 17, "text": "For the flesh desires \u24dd what is against the Spirit, and the Spirit desires what is against the flesh; these are opposed to each other, so that you don\u2019t do what you want. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Rm 7:15,23; Php 2:13
\u24dd 1Pt 2:11"}, {"pk": 4056977, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 5, "verse": 18, "text": "But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law."}, {"pk": 4056978, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 5, "verse": 19, "text": "Now the works of the flesh are obvious: [5] sexual immorality, \u24d1 moral impurity, \u24d2 promiscuity, \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Mk 7:22
[5] Other mss add adultery,
\u24d1 Mk 7:21; 1Th 4:3
\u24d2 1Th 4:7"}, {"pk": 4056979, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 5, "verse": 20, "text": "idolatry, \u24d4 sorcery, \u24d5 hatreds, \u24d6 strife, \u24d7 jealousy, \u24d8 outbursts of anger, \u24d9 selfish ambitions, \u24da dissensions, \u24db factions, \u24dc", "comment": "\u24d8 Jms 3:4
\u24d4 Col 3:5; 1Pt 4:3
\u24d5 Rv 18:23
\u24d6 Rm 8:7
\u24d7 Ti 3:9
\u24d9 Rv 14:19
\u24da Rm 2:8
\u24db Rm 16:17
\u24dc 2Pt 2:1"}, {"pk": 4056980, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 5, "verse": 21, "text": "envy, [6] \u24dd drunkenness, carousing, \u24d0 and anything similar. I am warning you about these things\u2009\u2014\u2009as I warned you before\u2009\u2014\u2009that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24dd Rm 1:29
\u24d0 Rm 13:13; 1Pt 4:3
\u24d1 1Co 6:10; 15:50
[6] Other mss add murders,"}, {"pk": 4056981, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 5, "verse": 22, "text": "But the fruit of the Spirit \u24d2 is love, \u24d3 joy, \u24d4 peace, patience, \u24d5 kindness, \u24d6 goodness, faithfulness,", "comment": "\u24d3 1Co 13:1; Phm 5
\u24d4 Jn 15:11; 2Co 6:10
\u24d5 Ex 34:6; 2Tm 3:10
\u24d6 Ps 25:6; 2Co 6:6
\u24d2 Mt 7:16-20; Rm 6:21; 7:4; 8:5; Eph 5:9"}, {"pk": 4056982, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 5, "verse": 23, "text": "gentleness, \u24d7 and self-control. \u24d8 The law is not against such things. [7]", "comment": "\u24d8 2Pt 1:6
[7] Or Against such things there is no law
\u24d7 Jms 3:13"}, {"pk": 4056983, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 5, "verse": 24, "text": "Now those who belong to Christ Jesus \u24d9 have crucified the flesh \u24da with its passions and desires. \u24db", "comment": "\u24d9 Nm 3:12
\u24da Rm 8:12
\u24db 2Pt 1:4; 2:10"}, {"pk": 4056984, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 5, "verse": 25, "text": "If we live \u24dc by the Spirit, let us also keep in step with the Spirit.", "comment": "\u24dc Php 1:21; 3:16"}, {"pk": 4056985, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 5, "verse": 26, "text": "Let us not become conceited, provoking one another, envying one another. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Php 2:3"}, {"pk": 4056986, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 6, "verse": 1, "text": "Brothers and sisters, if someone is overtaken in any wrongdoing, you who are spiritual, restore such a person with a gentle \u24d0 spirit, [1] \u24d1 watching out for yourselves so that you also won\u2019t be tempted. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Jms 1:13
\u24d0 Jms 3:13
[1] Or with the Spirit of gentleness
\u24d1 Ps 51:12"}, {"pk": 4056987, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 6, "verse": 2, "text": "Carry one another\u2019s burdens; in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 1Co 9:21"}, {"pk": 4056988, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 6, "verse": 3, "text": "For if anyone considers himself to be something when he is nothing, \u24d4 he deceives himself.", "comment": "\u24d4 1Co 3:18; 2Co 12:11; Gl 2:6"}, {"pk": 4056989, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 6, "verse": 4, "text": "Let each person examine his own work, \u24d5 and then he can take pride in himself alone, and not compare himself with someone else.", "comment": "\u24d5 Mk 14:6; Gl 3:10; Jms 2:14-26"}, {"pk": 4056990, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 6, "verse": 5, "text": "For each person will have to carry his own load."}, {"pk": 4056991, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 6, "verse": 6, "text": "Let the one who is taught the word share \u24d6 all his good things with the teacher.", "comment": "\u24d6 Rm 15:27; 1Pt 5:2"}, {"pk": 4056992, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 6, "verse": 7, "text": "Don\u2019t be deceived: God is not mocked. For whatever a person sows he will also reap,"}, {"pk": 4056993, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 6, "verse": 8, "text": "because the one who sows to his flesh will reap destruction from the flesh, but the one who sows to the Spirit \u24d7 will reap eternal life \u24d8 from the Spirit.", "comment": "\u24d8 Jn 12:25; Ac 13:48
\u24d7 Ps 51:11; Jn 1:33; Ac 2:4; Rm 8:9; Gl 5:25; Ti 3:5; Rv 3:22"}, {"pk": 4056994, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 6, "verse": 9, "text": "Let us not get tired \u24d9 of doing good, \u24da for we will reap at the proper time if we don\u2019t give up.", "comment": "\u24da Lk 18:18; Jms 4:17
\u24d9 2Th 3:13"}, {"pk": 4056995, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 6, "verse": 10, "text": "Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us work \u24db for the good \u24dc of all, especially for those who belong to the household \u24dd of faith. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dc Gn 1:31; 3Jn 11
\u24dd 1Tm 5:8
\u24d0 Jd 3
\u24db 2Jn 8"}, {"pk": 4056996, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 6, "verse": 11, "text": "Look at what large letters I use as I write to you in my own handwriting."}, {"pk": 4056997, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 6, "verse": 12, "text": "Those who want to make a good impression in the flesh \u24d1 are the ones who would compel you to be circumcised \u24d2 \u2009\u2014\u2009but only to avoid being persecuted \u24d3 for the cross \u24d4 of Christ.", "comment": "\u24d2 Ac 15:1
\u24d3 2Tm 3:12
\u24d4 Php 3:18
\u24d1 Php 3:3"}, {"pk": 4056998, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 6, "verse": 13, "text": "For even the circumcised don\u2019t keep \u24d5 the law themselves, and yet they want you to be circumcised in order to boast about your flesh.", "comment": "\u24d5 Lk 11:28"}, {"pk": 4056999, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 6, "verse": 14, "text": "But as for me, I will never boast about anything except the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ. The world has been crucified to me through the cross, and I to the world."}, {"pk": 4057000, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 6, "verse": 15, "text": "For [2] both circumcision and uncircumcision \u24d6 mean nothing; what matters instead is a new creation. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 Col 3:11
\u24d7 Jn 1:3; Rv 3:14
[2] Other mss add in Christ Jesus"}, {"pk": 4057001, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 6, "verse": 16, "text": "May peace come to all those who follow this standard, and mercy even to the Israel \u24d8 of God! [3]", "comment": "[3] Or And for those who follow this standard, may peace and mercy be upon them, even upon the Israel of God, or And as many who will follow this standard, peace be upon them and mercy even upon the Israel of God.
\u24d8 Lk 3:8"}, {"pk": 4057002, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 6, "verse": 17, "text": "From now on, let no one cause me trouble, because I bear on my body the marks of Jesus. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Php 3:10"}, {"pk": 4057003, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 48, "chapter": 6, "verse": 18, "text": "Brothers and sisters, the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. \u24da Amen.", "comment": "\u24da Ps 51:12"}, {"pk": 4057004, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 1, "verse": 1, "text": "Paul, \u24db an apostle of Christ Jesus by God\u2019s will: \u24dc To the faithful saints \u24dd in Christ Jesus [1] at Ephesus. [2] \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dc Eph 1:9
\u24dd Eph 5:2
[1] Or to the saints, the believers in Christ Jesus
[2] Other mss omit at Ephesus
\u24d0 Ac 18:19-21; 19:9-10; 20:3,17; 1Co 15:32; Rv 2:1
\u24db Ac 13:9"}, {"pk": 4057005, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 1, "verse": 2, "text": "Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ."}, {"pk": 4057006, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 1, "verse": 3, "text": "Blessed is the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavens in Christ. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Eph 1:20; 2:6; 3:10; 6:12"}, {"pk": 4057007, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 1, "verse": 4, "text": "For he chose us in him, before the foundation of the world, to be holy and blameless in love before him. [3] \u24d2", "comment": "[3] Or in his sight. In love
\u24d2 Jd 24"}, {"pk": 4057008, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 1, "verse": 5, "text": "He predestined us to be adopted as sons through Jesus Christ for himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,"}, {"pk": 4057009, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 1, "verse": 6, "text": "to the praise of his glorious grace \u24d3 that he lavished on us in the Beloved One. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d3 Jn 1:14; Rm 5:2; 2Co 4:15
\u24d4 Mt 3:17; Jn 3:35; 10:17; Col 1:13"}, {"pk": 4057010, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 1, "verse": 7, "text": "In him we have redemption \u24d5 through his blood, the forgiveness \u24d6 of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 25:11; Mt 9:2; Mk 2:5; Lk 24:47
\u24d5 Heb 9:12"}, {"pk": 4057011, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 1, "verse": 8, "text": "that he richly poured out on us with all wisdom and understanding. [4]", "comment": "[4] Or on us. With all wisdom and understanding"}, {"pk": 4057012, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 1, "verse": 9, "text": "He made known to us the mystery of his will, \u24d7 according to his good pleasure that he purposed in Christ \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Rm 9:11
\u24d7 Rm 11:25; 16:25; Eph 3:3; Col 1:27"}, {"pk": 4057013, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 1, "verse": 10, "text": "as a plan for the right time [5] \u2009\u2014\u2009to bring everything together in Christ, \u24d9 both things in heaven and things on earth \u24da in him. \u24db", "comment": "\u24d9 Mt 1:17; Eph 5:2
\u24da Php 2:10
\u24db Col 1:16
[5] Or the fulfillment of times"}, {"pk": 4057014, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 1, "verse": 11, "text": "In him we have also received an inheritance, [6] because we were predestined \u24dc according to the plan of the one who works out everything in agreement with the purpose of his will,", "comment": "\u24dc Pr 19:21
[6] Or In him we are also an inheritance,"}, {"pk": 4057015, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 1, "verse": 12, "text": "so that we who had already put our hope \u24dd in Christ might bring praise to his glory. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd 1Th 1:3
\u24d0 Mk 10:37"}, {"pk": 4057016, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 1, "verse": 13, "text": "In him you also were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit \u24d1 when you heard the word of truth, \u24d2 the gospel of your salvation, and when you believed.", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 51:11; Jn 1:33; Ac 2:4; Rm 8:9; Gl 5:25; Ti 3:5; Rv 3:22
\u24d2 Col 1:5; 2Th 2:10"}, {"pk": 4057017, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 1, "verse": 14, "text": "The Holy Spirit is the down payment \u24d3 of our inheritance, until the redemption of the possession, to the praise of his glory.", "comment": "\u24d3 Gn 38:17-18,20; 2Co 1:22; 5:5"}, {"pk": 4057018, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 1, "verse": 15, "text": "This is why, since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints,"}, {"pk": 4057019, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 1, "verse": 16, "text": "I never stop giving thanks for you as I remember you in my prayers."}, {"pk": 4057020, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 1, "verse": 17, "text": "I pray that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, [7] would give you the Spirit [8] \u24d4 of wisdom and revelation \u24d5 in the knowledge of him.", "comment": "[7] Or the Father of glory
\u24d4 Ps 51:12
\u24d5 1Pt 4:13
[8] Or a spirit"}, {"pk": 4057021, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 1, "verse": 18, "text": "I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened so that you may know what is the hope \u24d6 of his calling, \u24d7 what is the wealth of his glorious inheritance in the saints,", "comment": "\u24d7 Col 3:15
\u24d6 1Th 1:3"}, {"pk": 4057022, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 1, "verse": 19, "text": "and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power \u24d8 toward us who believe, according to the mighty working of his strength.", "comment": "\u24d8 Ac 4:33"}, {"pk": 4057023, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 1, "verse": 20, "text": "He exercised this power in Christ by raising him from the dead and seating him at his right hand \u24d9 in the heavens \u24da \u2009\u2014\u2009", "comment": "\u24d9 Php 2:9
\u24da Jn 20:17; Eph 1:3; 2:6; 3:10; 6:12; Php 2:10; 1Pt 3:22"}, {"pk": 4057024, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 1, "verse": 21, "text": "far above every ruler and authority, power and dominion, and every title given, [9] \u24db not only in this age but also in the one to come. \u24dc", "comment": "[9] Lit every name named
\u24db 2Tm 2:19
\u24dc Mk 10:30"}, {"pk": 4057025, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 1, "verse": 22, "text": "And he subjected everything under his feet [10] \u24dd and appointed him [11] as head \u24d0 over everything for the church,", "comment": "\u24d0 Col 2:10
[10] Ps 8:6
\u24dd Ps 8:6; Rm 13:1; 1Co 15:27; 1Pt 3:22
[11] Lit gave him"}, {"pk": 4057026, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 1, "verse": 23, "text": "which is his body, \u24d1 the fullness \u24d2 of the one who fills all things \u24d3 in every way.", "comment": "\u24d3 Col 3:11
\u24d1 Eph 4:4
\u24d2 Jn 1:16"}, {"pk": 4057027, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 2, "verse": 1, "text": "And you were dead \u24d4 in your trespasses and sins", "comment": "\u24d4 Jn 5:25"}, {"pk": 4057028, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 2, "verse": 2, "text": "in which you previously lived according to the ways of this world, \u24d5 according to the ruler of the power of the air, \u24d6 the spirit \u24d7 now working in the disobedient. [1]", "comment": "\u24d6 2Pt 2:10; Jd 8
\u24d7 1Co 2:12; 1Tm 4:1
[1] Lit sons of disobedience
\u24d5 2Pt 2:20"}, {"pk": 4057029, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 2, "verse": 3, "text": "We too all previously lived among them in our fleshly \u24d8 desires, carrying out the inclinations \u24d9 of our flesh and thoughts, and we were by nature children under wrath \u24da as the others were also.", "comment": "\u24d9 Mt 21:31; Lk 12:47; 23:25; Jn 1:13; 1Co 7:37; 2Pt 1:21
\u24da Rm 2:5; Rv 6:16
\u24d8 Php 3:3"}, {"pk": 4057030, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 2, "verse": 4, "text": "But God, who is rich in mercy, \u24db because of his great love \u24dc that he had for us, [2]", "comment": "\u24dc 1Co 13:1; 1Jn 4:16
[2] Lit love with which he loved us
\u24db Lk 1:50"}, {"pk": 4057031, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 2, "verse": 5, "text": "made us alive \u24dd with Christ even though we were dead \u24d0 in trespasses. You are saved by grace!", "comment": "\u24d0 Jn 5:25
\u24dd Col 2:13; 1Tm 5:6"}, {"pk": 4057032, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 2, "verse": 6, "text": "He also raised us up with him and seated us with him in the heavens in Christ Jesus, \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Eph 1:3,20; 3:10; 6:12; Php 2:10; 1Pt 3:22"}, {"pk": 4057033, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 2, "verse": 7, "text": "so that in the coming ages \u24d2 he might display the immeasurable riches \u24d3 of his grace through his kindness \u24d4 to us in Christ Jesus.", "comment": "\u24d3 Lk 8:14; 2Co 8:9
\u24d4 Ps 25:6
\u24d2 Mk 10:30"}, {"pk": 4057034, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 2, "verse": 8, "text": "For you are saved by grace \u24d5 through faith, and this is not from yourselves; it is God\u2019s gift\u2009\u2014\u2009", "comment": "\u24d5 Rm 3:24; 6:14; 11:6; Gl 2:21; 2Tm 1:9"}, {"pk": 4057035, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 2, "verse": 9, "text": "not from works, so that no one can boast."}, {"pk": 4057036, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 2, "verse": 10, "text": "For we are his workmanship, created \u24d6 in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared ahead of time \u24d7 for us to do.", "comment": "\u24d7 Rm 9:23
\u24d6 Jn 1:3; Rv 3:14"}, {"pk": 4057037, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 2, "verse": 11, "text": "So then, remember that at one time you were Gentiles in the flesh\u2009\u2014\u2009called \u201cthe uncircumcised\u201d by those called \u201cthe circumcised,\u201d \u24d8 which is done in the flesh by human hands. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Php 3:3
\u24d8 Gl 6:15"}, {"pk": 4057038, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 2, "verse": 12, "text": "At that time you were without Christ, excluded from the citizenship of Israel, and foreigners to the covenants of promise, \u24da without hope \u24db and without God in the world.", "comment": "\u24db 1Th 1:3; 4:13
\u24da Gn 12:7"}, {"pk": 4057039, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 2, "verse": 13, "text": "But now in Christ Jesus, you who were far away have been brought near by the blood \u24dc of Christ.", "comment": "\u24dc Heb 9:12"}, {"pk": 4057040, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 2, "verse": 14, "text": "For he is our peace, who made both groups one \u24dd and tore down the dividing wall of hostility. In his flesh,", "comment": "\u24dd Rm 10:12; Gl 3:28"}, {"pk": 4057041, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 2, "verse": 15, "text": "he made of no effect the law consisting of commands and expressed in regulations, so that he might create \u24d0 in himself one \u24d1 new man from the two, resulting in peace.", "comment": "\u24d1 Jn 11:52
\u24d0 Rv 3:14"}, {"pk": 4057042, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 2, "verse": 16, "text": "He did this so that he might reconcile both to God in one body \u24d2 through the cross by which he put the hostility to death. [3]", "comment": "\u24d2 Eph 4:4
[3] Or death in himself"}, {"pk": 4057043, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 2, "verse": 17, "text": "He came and proclaimed the good news \u24d3 of peace to you who were far away and peace to those who were near. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d3 Lk 4:18; 1Pt 1:12
\u24d4 Is 57:19"}, {"pk": 4057044, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 2, "verse": 18, "text": "For through him we both have access \u24d5 in one spirit to the Father. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d5 Jn 10:7-9; Rm 5:2; Eph 3:12
\u24d6 Jn 4:23; 1Co 12:13; Eph 4:4; Col 1:12"}, {"pk": 4057045, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 2, "verse": 19, "text": "So then you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with the saints, and members of God\u2019s household,"}, {"pk": 4057046, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 2, "verse": 20, "text": "built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, \u24d7 with Christ Jesus himself as the cornerstone.", "comment": "\u24d7 1Co 12:28; Eph 3:5"}, {"pk": 4057047, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 2, "verse": 21, "text": "In him the whole building, being put together, \u24d8 grows into a holy temple in the Lord. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 1Pt 2:5
\u24d8 Eph 4:16"}, {"pk": 4057048, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 2, "verse": 22, "text": "In him you are also being built together \u24da for God\u2019s dwelling \u24db in the Spirit.", "comment": "\u24db 1Pt 2:5
\u24da Rm 11:18"}, {"pk": 4057049, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 3, "verse": 1, "text": "For this reason, I, Paul, the prisoner \u24dc of Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles\u2009\u2014\u2009", "comment": "\u24dc 2Tm 1:8"}, {"pk": 4057050, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 3, "verse": 2, "text": "you have heard, haven\u2019t you, about the administration of God\u2019s grace that he gave to me for you?"}, {"pk": 4057051, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 3, "verse": 3, "text": "The mystery was made known to me by revelation, \u24dd as I have briefly written above.", "comment": "\u24dd 1Pt 4:13"}, {"pk": 4057052, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 3, "verse": 4, "text": "By reading this you are able to understand my insight into the mystery of Christ. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Col 4:3"}, {"pk": 4057053, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 3, "verse": 5, "text": "This was not made known to people [1] in other generations as it is now revealed to his holy apostles and prophets \u24d1 by the Spirit:", "comment": "\u24d1 1Co 12:28-29; Eph 2:20
[1] Lit to the sons of men"}, {"pk": 4057054, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 3, "verse": 6, "text": "The Gentiles are coheirs, members of the same body, and partners in the promise \u24d2 in Christ Jesus through the gospel.", "comment": "\u24d2 Gn 12:7"}, {"pk": 4057055, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 3, "verse": 7, "text": "I was made a servant of this gospel by the gift of God\u2019s grace that was given to me by the working of his power. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Mk 5:30; Lk 1:35; 6:19; Ac 19:11; 2Co 13:4; Rv 11:17"}, {"pk": 4057056, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 3, "verse": 8, "text": "This grace was given to me\u2009\u2014\u2009the least of all the saints\u2009\u2014\u2009to proclaim to the Gentiles the incalculable riches \u24d4 of Christ,", "comment": "\u24d4 Rm 1:15; 10:12; 11:12; 1Pt 1:12"}, {"pk": 4057057, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 3, "verse": 9, "text": "and to shed light for all about the administration of the mystery hidden for ages in God who created \u24d5 all things.", "comment": "\u24d5 Mk 13:19"}, {"pk": 4057058, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 3, "verse": 10, "text": "This is so that God\u2019s multi-faceted wisdom \u24d6 may now be made known through the church to the rulers and authorities in the heavens. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Eph 1:3,20; 2:6; 6:12; Php 2:10
\u24d6 Pr 3:19; Rm 11:33; 1Co 1:21,24; Rv 7:12"}, {"pk": 4057059, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 3, "verse": 11, "text": "This is according to his eternal purpose \u24d8 accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord.", "comment": "\u24d8 Pr 19:21"}, {"pk": 4057060, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 3, "verse": 12, "text": "In him we have boldness and confident access \u24d9 through faith in him. [2]", "comment": "[2] Or through his faithfulness
\u24d9 Rm 5:2"}, {"pk": 4057061, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 3, "verse": 13, "text": "So then I ask you not to be discouraged \u24da over my afflictions on your behalf, for they are your glory. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Jn 5:44; 7:18; Rm 2:7; 1Pt 5:4
\u24da 2Th 3:13"}, {"pk": 4057062, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 3, "verse": 14, "text": "For this reason I kneel \u24dc before the Father [3]", "comment": "[3] Other mss add of our Lord Jesus Christ
\u24dc Php 2:10"}, {"pk": 4057063, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 3, "verse": 15, "text": "from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named."}, {"pk": 4057064, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 3, "verse": 16, "text": "I pray that he may grant you, according to the riches \u24dd of his glory, \u24d0 to be strengthened with power \u24d1 in your inner being \u24d2 through his Spirit,", "comment": "\u24d0 Lk 9:32; Jn 17:24; 2Co 3:18; 2Pt 3:18
\u24d1 2Tm 1:7
\u24d2 Rm 7:22; Php 4:13
\u24dd Lk 8:14; 2Co 8:9"}, {"pk": 4057065, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 3, "verse": 17, "text": "and that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. I pray that you, being rooted and firmly established in love,"}, {"pk": 4057066, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 3, "verse": 18, "text": "may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the length and width, height and depth of God\u2019s love, \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Jb 11:7-9; Ps 103:11-14"}, {"pk": 4057067, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 3, "verse": 19, "text": "and to know Christ\u2019s love that surpasses knowledge, so that you may be filled with all the fullness of God."}, {"pk": 4057068, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 3, "verse": 20, "text": "Now to him who is able \u24d4 to do above and beyond all that we ask or think \u24d5 according to the power \u24d6 that works in us\u2009\u2014\u2009", "comment": "\u24d4 Rm 16:25; 2Co 9:8; Jd 24
\u24d5 Mk 14:36
\u24d6 Rm 15:13; 16:25; 2Tm 1:7; Jd 24"}, {"pk": 4057069, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 3, "verse": 21, "text": "to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Php 4:20"}, {"pk": 4057070, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 4, "verse": 1, "text": "Therefore I, the prisoner in the Lord, \u24d8 urge you to live worthy of the calling you have received,", "comment": "\u24d8 2Tm 1:8"}, {"pk": 4057071, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 4, "verse": 2, "text": "with all humility \u24d9 and gentleness, with patience, \u24da bearing \u24db with one another in love, \u24dc", "comment": "\u24d9 Col 3:12
\u24da Ex 34:6; 2Tm 3:10
\u24db Heb 13:22
\u24dc 1Co 13:1"}, {"pk": 4057072, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 4, "verse": 3, "text": "making every effort to keep the unity \u24dd of the Spirit \u24d0 through the bond of peace.", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 51:11; Jn 1:33; Ac 2:4; Rm 8:9; Gl 5:25; Ti 3:5; Rv 3:22
\u24dd Eph 4:13"}, {"pk": 4057073, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 4, "verse": 4, "text": "There is one body and one Spirit \u24d1 \u2009\u2014\u2009just as you were called to one hope [1] \u24d2 at your calling\u2009\u2014\u2009", "comment": "[1] Lit called in one hope
\u24d2 Ac 26:6-7; 28:20; Rm 5:2; 8:23-25; Eph 1:18; Col 1:5; 1Th 1:3
\u24d1 Rm 12:4-5; 1Co 10:17; 12:9,12-13; Eph 2:16,18; Col 3:15"}, {"pk": 4057074, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 4, "verse": 5, "text": "one Lord, \u24d3 one faith, \u24d4 one baptism,", "comment": "\u24d4 Jd 3
\u24d3 1Co 1:13; 8:6"}, {"pk": 4057075, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 4, "verse": 6, "text": "one God \u24d5 and Father \u24d6 of all, who is above all and through all and in all. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 Mt 5:16; 11:27; Lk 11:13; Jn 8:42
\u24d7 Ps 104:24
\u24d5 Dt 6:4"}, {"pk": 4057076, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 4, "verse": 7, "text": "Now grace was given to each one of us \u24d8 according to the measure of Christ\u2019s gift.", "comment": "\u24d8 1Co 12:7-11"}, {"pk": 4057077, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 4, "verse": 8, "text": "For it says: When he ascended \u24d9 on high,
he took the captives captive;
he gave gifts to people. [2] \u24da
", "comment": "[2] Ps 68:18
\u24da Ps 68:18
\u24d9 Jn 20:17"}, {"pk": 4057078, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 4, "verse": 9, "text": "But what does \u201che ascended\u201d mean except that he [3] also descended to the lower parts of the earth? [4] \u24db", "comment": "[4] Or the lower parts, namely, the earth
\u24db Jn 3:13; 6:62; Rm 10:6-7; Php 2:6-11
[3] Other mss add first"}, {"pk": 4057079, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 4, "verse": 10, "text": "The one who descended is also the one who ascended far above all the heavens, \u24dc to fill all things. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Eph 1:23; Heb 4:14; 7:26; 9:24
\u24dc Jn 3:13; 6:38"}, {"pk": 4057080, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 4, "verse": 11, "text": "And he himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers,"}, {"pk": 4057081, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 4, "verse": 12, "text": "equipping the saints for the work of ministry, to build up the body of Christ, \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Rm 7:4; 1Co 10:16; 12:27; Col 2:17"}, {"pk": 4057082, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 4, "verse": 13, "text": "until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of God\u2019s Son, \u24d1 growing into maturity with a stature \u24d2 measured by Christ\u2019s fullness.", "comment": "\u24d1 Jn 5:19; Heb 1:2
\u24d2 Lk 2:52"}, {"pk": 4057083, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 4, "verse": 14, "text": "Then we will no longer be little children, tossed by the waves and blown around by every wind of teaching, \u24d3 by human cunning with cleverness in the techniques of deceit.", "comment": "\u24d3 Rm 15:4; Heb 13:9"}, {"pk": 4057084, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 4, "verse": 15, "text": "But speaking the truth in love, let us grow in every way into him who is the head \u24d4 \u2009\u2014\u2009Christ.", "comment": "\u24d4 Col 2:10"}, {"pk": 4057085, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 4, "verse": 16, "text": "From him the whole body, fitted and knit together \u24d5 by every supporting ligament, promotes the growth \u24d6 of the body for building up itself in love by the proper working of each individual part.", "comment": "\u24d6 Col 2:19
\u24d5 Col 2:2"}, {"pk": 4057086, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 4, "verse": 17, "text": "Therefore, I say this and testify in the Lord: You should no longer live as the Gentiles live, in the futility of their thoughts."}, {"pk": 4057087, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 4, "verse": 18, "text": "They are darkened in their understanding, excluded from the life of God, because of the ignorance that is in them and because [5] of the hardness of their hearts.", "comment": "[5] Or in them because"}, {"pk": 4057088, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 4, "verse": 19, "text": "They became callous and gave themselves over to promiscuity for the practice of every kind of impurity \u24d7 with a desire for more and more. [6]", "comment": "[6] Lit with greediness
\u24d7 1Th 4:17"}, {"pk": 4057089, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 4, "verse": 20, "text": "But that is not how you came to know Christ,"}, {"pk": 4057090, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 4, "verse": 21, "text": "assuming you heard about him and were taught by him, as the truth \u24d8 is in Jesus,", "comment": "[7] Or Jesus. This means: take off (as a command)
\u24d8 2Th 2:10"}, {"pk": 4057091, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 4, "verse": 22, "text": "to take off [7] \u24d9 your former way of life, \u24da the old self \u24db that is corrupted by deceitful desires,", "comment": "\u24da 2Pt 3:11
\u24db Rm 6:6; 7:6; 1Co 5:7-8; 2Co 3:14; Col 3:9
[8] Or desires; renew (as a command)
\u24d9 Rm 13:12"}, {"pk": 4057092, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 4, "verse": 23, "text": "to be renewed [8] in the spirit \u24dc of your minds,", "comment": "[9] Or minds; and put on (as a command)
\u24dc Ps 51:12"}, {"pk": 4057093, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 4, "verse": 24, "text": "and to put on [9] \u24dd the new self, the one created \u24d0 according to God\u2019s likeness \u24d1 in righteousness and purity of the truth.", "comment": "\u24d0 Mk 13:19; Jn 1:3; Rv 3:14
\u24d1 Col 3:10; 2Pt 1:4
\u24dd Rm 13:12"}, {"pk": 4057094, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 4, "verse": 25, "text": "Therefore, putting away \u24d2 lying, speak the truth, each one to his neighbor, [10] \u24d3 because we are members of one another.", "comment": "[10] Zch 8:16
\u24d3 Zch 8:16
\u24d2 Pr 31:25"}, {"pk": 4057095, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 4, "verse": 26, "text": "Be angry and do not sin. [11] \u24d4 Don\u2019t let the sun go down on your anger,", "comment": "[11] Ps 4:4
\u24d4 Ps 4:4; 37:8; Mt 18:21; Jms 1:19-20"}, {"pk": 4057096, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 4, "verse": 27, "text": "and don\u2019t give the devil an opportunity."}, {"pk": 4057097, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 4, "verse": 28, "text": "Let the thief no longer steal. Instead, he is to do honest work with his own hands, so that he has something to share \u24d5 with anyone in need.", "comment": "\u24d5 1Th 2:8; 1Tm 6:18"}, {"pk": 4057098, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 4, "verse": 29, "text": "No foul language should come from your mouth, but only what is good for building up someone in need, [12] so that it gives grace to those who hear.", "comment": "[12] Lit for the building up of the need"}, {"pk": 4057099, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 4, "verse": 30, "text": "And don\u2019t grieve God\u2019s Holy Spirit. \u24d6 You were sealed by him [13] for the day of redemption. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 51:11; Jn 1:33; Ac 2:4; Rm 8:9; Gl 5:25; Ti 3:5; Rv 3:22
[13] Or Spirit, by whom you were sealed
\u24d7 Php 1:6"}, {"pk": 4057100, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 4, "verse": 31, "text": "Let all bitterness, anger and wrath, shouting and slander be removed from you, along with all malice."}, {"pk": 4057101, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 4, "verse": 32, "text": "And be kind \u24d8 and compassionate \u24d9 to one another, forgiving \u24da one another, just as God also forgave you [14] in Christ.", "comment": "\u24da Ps 25:11; Mt 9:2; Mk 2:5; Lk 24:47; Col 3:12-13
\u24d8 Mt 11:30; Lk 5:39; 6:35; Rm 2:4; 1Co 15:33; 1Pt 2:3
\u24d9 1Pt 3:8
[14] Other mss read us"}, {"pk": 4057102, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 5, "verse": 1, "text": "Therefore, be imitators of God, as dearly loved children,"}, {"pk": 4057103, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 5, "verse": 2, "text": "and walk in love, as Christ also loved us and gave himself for us, \u24db a sacrificial and fragrant offering to God.", "comment": "\u24db 2Th 2:13; Ti 2:14"}, {"pk": 4057104, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 5, "verse": 3, "text": "But sexual immorality \u24dc and any impurity \u24dd or greed \u24d0 should not even be heard of [1] among you, as is proper for saints.", "comment": "\u24d0 Lk 12:15; Rm 1:29; Eph 4:19; Col 3:5; 1Th 2:5; 2Pt 2:3,14
[1] Or be named
\u24dc 1Th 4:3
\u24dd 1Th 4:7"}, {"pk": 4057105, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 5, "verse": 4, "text": "Obscene and foolish talking or crude joking are not suitable, but rather giving thanks."}, {"pk": 4057106, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 5, "verse": 5, "text": "For know and recognize this: Every sexually immoral \u24d1 or impure \u24d2 or greedy \u24d3 person, who is an idolater, does not have an inheritance in the kingdom \u24d4 of Christ and of God.", "comment": "\u24d2 2Co 6:17
\u24d3 1Co 5:10-11; 6:10
\u24d4 Mk 1:15
\u24d1 1Co 5:9"}, {"pk": 4057107, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 5, "verse": 6, "text": "Let no one deceive you with empty arguments, for God\u2019s wrath \u24d5 is coming on the disobedient [2] because of these things.", "comment": "[2] Lit sons of disobedience
\u24d5 Rm 2:5; Rv 6:16"}, {"pk": 4057108, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 5, "verse": 7, "text": "Therefore, do not become their partners."}, {"pk": 4057109, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 5, "verse": 8, "text": "For you were once darkness, but now you are light \u24d6 in the Lord. Live as children of light \u24d7 \u2009\u2014\u2009", "comment": "\u24d7 Is 2:5; Lk 16:8; Jn 12:35-36
\u24d6 Ps 36:9; Jn 12:46"}, {"pk": 4057110, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 5, "verse": 9, "text": "for the fruit of the light [3] consists of all goodness, righteousness, and truth \u24d8 \u2009\u2014\u2009", "comment": "\u24d8 Eph 5:17
[3] Other mss read fruit of the Spirit"}, {"pk": 4057111, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 5, "verse": 10, "text": "testing \u24d9 what is pleasing \u24da to the Lord.", "comment": "\u24da Lk 18:18
\u24d9 Rm 12:2"}, {"pk": 4057112, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 5, "verse": 11, "text": "Don\u2019t participate in the fruitless \u24db works of darkness, but instead expose them.", "comment": "\u24db Gl 5:22; Ti 3:14"}, {"pk": 4057113, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 5, "verse": 12, "text": "For it is shameful even to mention what is done by them in secret."}, {"pk": 4057114, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 5, "verse": 13, "text": "Everything exposed by the light is made visible, \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc 1Jn 1:2"}, {"pk": 4057115, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 5, "verse": 14, "text": "for what makes everything visible is light. Therefore it is said: Get up, sleeper, \u24dd and rise up from the dead, \u24d0
and Christ will shine on you. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d0 Jn 5:25
\u24dd Pr 6:4
\u24d1 Is 26:19; 51:17; 52:1; 60:1; Mal 4:2; Lk 1:78-79; Rm 13:11"}, {"pk": 4057116, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 5, "verse": 15, "text": "Pay careful attention, then, to how you live\u2009\u2014\u2009not as unwise people but as wise\u2009\u2014\u2009"}, {"pk": 4057117, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 5, "verse": 16, "text": "making the most of the time, [4] \u24d2 because the days are evil.", "comment": "\u24d2 Col 4:5
[4] Lit buying back the time"}, {"pk": 4057118, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 5, "verse": 17, "text": "So don\u2019t be foolish, but understand \u24d3 what the Lord\u2019s will \u24d4 is.", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 143:10; Pr 16:9; Gl 1:4; Eph 1:9
\u24d3 Jr 31:31-34; Ezk 36:26-27; Rm 12:2; Php 1:9-10; 1Th 5:21"}, {"pk": 4057119, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 5, "verse": 18, "text": "And don\u2019t get drunk \u24d5 with wine, \u24d6 which leads to reckless living, but be filled by the Spirit: \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 Gn 9:21; Dt 7:13; Ps 4:7; Pr 3:10; Lk 5:37
\u24d5 Lk 12:45; Jn 2:10; 1Th 5:7; Rv 17:2
\u24d7 Lk 1:15; Ac 13:52"}, {"pk": 4057120, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 5, "verse": 19, "text": "speaking to one another in psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing and making music with your heart to the Lord,"}, {"pk": 4057121, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 5, "verse": 20, "text": "giving thanks always for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,"}, {"pk": 4057122, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 5, "verse": 21, "text": "submitting to one another in the fear of Christ. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Col 3:16-17; 1Pt 1:17"}, {"pk": 4057123, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 5, "verse": 22, "text": "Wives, \u24d9 submit [5] \u24da to your husbands \u24db as to the Lord,", "comment": "[5] Other mss omit submit
\u24da Gn 3:16; 1Co 11:3,7-9,11-12; Col 3:18; Ti 2:4-5; 1Pt 3:1-6
\u24db 1Pt 3:1
\u24d9 1Pt 3:1"}, {"pk": 4057124, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 5, "verse": 23, "text": "because the husband is the head of the wife \u24dc as Christ is the head \u24dd of the church. He is the Savior of the body. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd Col 2:10
\u24d0 Col 3:18\u20144:1
\u24dc 1Co 11:3"}, {"pk": 4057125, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 5, "verse": 24, "text": "Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives are to submit to their husbands in everything."}, {"pk": 4057126, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 5, "verse": 25, "text": "Husbands, love your wives, \u24d1 just as Christ loved \u24d2 the church and gave himself \u24d3 for her", "comment": "\u24d2 Jn 3:16; 1Co 13:1; 2Th 2:13
\u24d3 Ti 2:14
\u24d1 Col 3:19; 1Pt 3:7"}, {"pk": 4057127, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 5, "verse": 26, "text": "to make her holy, cleansing [6] her with the washing of water by the word.", "comment": "[6] Or having cleansed"}, {"pk": 4057128, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 5, "verse": 27, "text": "He did this to present the church to himself in splendor, without spot or wrinkle or anything like that, but holy and blameless. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Jd 24"}, {"pk": 4057129, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 5, "verse": 28, "text": "In the same way, husbands are to love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself."}, {"pk": 4057130, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 5, "verse": 29, "text": "For no one ever hates his own flesh but provides and cares for it, just as Christ does for the church,"}, {"pk": 4057131, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 5, "verse": 30, "text": "since we are members of his body. [7]", "comment": "[7] Other mss add and of his flesh and of his bones"}, {"pk": 4057132, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 5, "verse": 31, "text": "For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, \u24d5 and the two will become one flesh. [8] \u24d6", "comment": "[8] Gn 2:24
\u24d6 Gn 2:24
\u24d5 1Pt 3:1"}, {"pk": 4057133, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 5, "verse": 32, "text": "This mystery \u24d7 is profound, but I am talking about Christ and the church.", "comment": "\u24d7 1Co 2:7"}, {"pk": 4057134, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 5, "verse": 33, "text": "To sum up, each one of you is to love his wife as himself, and the wife is to respect her husband."}, {"pk": 4057135, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 6, "verse": 1, "text": "Children, obey \u24d8 your parents in the Lord, because this is right.", "comment": "\u24d8 Pr 1:8; 6:20; 23:22; Col 3:20"}, {"pk": 4057136, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 6, "verse": 2, "text": "Honor your father and mother, which is the first commandment with a promise,", "comment": "[2] Ex 20:12"}, {"pk": 4057137, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 6, "verse": 3, "text": "so that it may go well with you and that you may have a long life in the land. [1] [2] \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Ex 20:12
[1] Or life on the earth"}, {"pk": 4057138, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 6, "verse": 4, "text": "Fathers, don\u2019t stir up anger \u24da in your children, but bring them up in the training \u24db and instruction of the Lord.", "comment": "\u24db Heb 12:5
\u24da Rm 10:19"}, {"pk": 4057139, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 6, "verse": 5, "text": "Slaves, obey your human [3] masters \u24dc with fear and trembling, \u24dd in the sincerity \u24d0 of your heart, as you would Christ.", "comment": "\u24dc Col 3:22; 1Pt 2:18
[3] Lit according to the flesh
\u24dd Php 2:12
\u24d0 2Co 9:11"}, {"pk": 4057140, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 6, "verse": 6, "text": "Don\u2019t work only while being watched, as people-pleasers, but as slaves of Christ, do God\u2019s will \u24d1 from your heart.", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 143:10; Pr 16:9; Gl 1:4; Eph 1:9"}, {"pk": 4057141, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 6, "verse": 7, "text": "Serve with a good attitude, as to the Lord and not to people, \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Col 3:23"}, {"pk": 4057142, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 6, "verse": 8, "text": "knowing that whatever good each one does, slave or free, he will receive this back from the Lord."}, {"pk": 4057143, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 6, "verse": 9, "text": "And masters, treat your slaves the same way, without threatening \u24d3 them, because you know that both their Master and yours is in heaven, and there is no favoritism \u24d4 with him. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d3 Ac 4:29; 9:1
\u24d5 Col 4:1
\u24d4 Col 3:25"}, {"pk": 4057144, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 6, "verse": 10, "text": "Finally, be strengthened by the Lord and by his vast strength. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Ac 4:33"}, {"pk": 4057145, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 6, "verse": 11, "text": "Put on \u24d7 the full armor \u24d8 of God so that you can stand against the schemes of the devil.", "comment": "\u24d8 Eph 6:11-17
\u24d7 Pr 31:25"}, {"pk": 4057146, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 6, "verse": 12, "text": "For our struggle is not against flesh \u24d9 and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, \u24da against the cosmic powers of this darkness, against evil, \u24db spiritual forces in the heavens. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24da 1Pt 3:22
\u24db Mt 6:13; Jn 17:15
\u24dc Eph 1:3,20; 2:6; 3:10; Php 2:10
\u24d9 Php 3:3"}, {"pk": 4057147, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 6, "verse": 13, "text": "For this reason take up the full armor \u24dd of God, so that you may be able to resist \u24d0 in the evil day, and having prepared everything, to take your stand.", "comment": "\u24d0 2Tm 4:15; 1Pt 5:9
\u24dd 1Th 5:8"}, {"pk": 4057148, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 6, "verse": 14, "text": "Stand, \u24d1 therefore, with truth \u24d2 like a belt around your waist, righteousness \u24d3 like armor on your chest, \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d2 Jn 14:6; 1Jn 5:20
\u24d3 Mt 6:33; Rm 1:17; 2Pt 1:1
\u24d4 1Th 5:8
\u24d1 Pr 24:16; Php 1:27"}, {"pk": 4057149, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 6, "verse": 15, "text": "and your feet sandaled with readiness for the gospel of peace."}, {"pk": 4057150, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 6, "verse": 16, "text": "In every situation take up the shield \u24d5 of faith \u24d6 with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 Mt 8:10; Ac 3:16; Rm 1:8; 1Co 2:5; Gl 2:16; 1Tm 1:2; Heb 4:2
\u24d7 2Th 3:3
\u24d5 Gn 15:1"}, {"pk": 4057151, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 6, "verse": 17, "text": "Take the helmet \u24d8 of salvation and the sword \u24d9 of the Spirit \u24da \u2009\u2014\u2009which is the word of God.", "comment": "\u24d9 Mk 14:47
\u24da Ps 51:11; Jn 1:33; Ac 2:4; Rm 8:9; Gl 5:25; Ti 3:5; Rv 3:22
\u24d8 1Th 5:8"}, {"pk": 4057152, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 6, "verse": 18, "text": "Pray \u24db at all times in the Spirit \u24dc with every prayer and request, and stay alert \u24dd with all perseverance and intercession for all the saints.", "comment": "\u24db Mt 5:44; Ac 12:12
\u24dc Jd 20
\u24dd Pr 6:4"}, {"pk": 4057153, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 6, "verse": 19, "text": "Pray also for me, that the message may be given to me when I open my mouth to make known with boldness \u24d0 the mystery of the gospel.", "comment": "\u24d0 2Co 3:12"}, {"pk": 4057154, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 6, "verse": 20, "text": "For this I am an ambassador \u24d1 in chains. Pray that I might be bold enough to speak about it as I should.", "comment": "\u24d1 2Co 5:20"}, {"pk": 4057155, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 6, "verse": 21, "text": "Tychicus, \u24d2 our dearly loved brother and faithful servant [4] in the Lord, will tell you all the news about me so that you may be informed.", "comment": "[4] Or deacon
\u24d2 Ti 3:12"}, {"pk": 4057156, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 6, "verse": 22, "text": "I am sending him to you for this very reason, to let you know how we are and to encourage \u24d3 your hearts. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Col 4:8
\u24d3 Lk 16:25"}, {"pk": 4057157, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 6, "verse": 23, "text": "Peace to the brothers and sisters, and love with faith, from God the Father \u24d5 and the Lord Jesus Christ.", "comment": "\u24d5 Mt 5:16; 11:27; Lk 11:13; Jn 8:42"}, {"pk": 4057158, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 49, "chapter": 6, "verse": 24, "text": "Grace be with all who have undying love for our Lord Jesus Christ. [5] [6]", "comment": "[6] Lit all who love our Lord Jesus Christ in incorruption
[5] Other mss add Amen."}, {"pk": 4057159, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 50, "chapter": 1, "verse": 1, "text": "Paul \u24d6 and Timothy, \u24d7 servants of Christ Jesus: To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, \u24d8 including the overseers \u24d9 and deacons. \u24da", "comment": "\u24d7 Ac 16:1; 1Tm 1:2
\u24d8 Ac 16:12-40; 20:3-6; 1Th 2:2
\u24d9 Ac 20:28; Ti 1:7
\u24da 1Co 3:5
\u24d6 Ac 13:9"}, {"pk": 4057160, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 50, "chapter": 1, "verse": 2, "text": "Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ."}, {"pk": 4057161, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 50, "chapter": 1, "verse": 3, "text": "I give thanks to my God for every remembrance of you, [1]", "comment": "[1] Or for your every remembrance of me"}, {"pk": 4057162, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 50, "chapter": 1, "verse": 4, "text": "always praying with joy for all of you in my every prayer,"}, {"pk": 4057163, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 50, "chapter": 1, "verse": 5, "text": "because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day \u24db until now. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc 1Co 9:15-18; 2Co 11:7-9; Php 4:10,16,18
\u24db Ac 16:12-40"}, {"pk": 4057164, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 50, "chapter": 1, "verse": 6, "text": "I am sure of this, that he who started a good work \u24dd in you [2] will carry it on to completion \u24d0 until the day of Christ Jesus.", "comment": "[2] Or work among you
\u24d0 2Co 7:1
\u24dd 2Co 9:8; Gl 3:10"}, {"pk": 4057165, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 50, "chapter": 1, "verse": 7, "text": "Indeed, it is right \u24d1 for me to think this way about all of you, because I have you in my heart, [3] and you are all partners with me in grace, both in my imprisonment \u24d2 and in the defense \u24d3 and confirmation of the gospel.", "comment": "[3] Or because you have me in your heart
\u24d2 Php 1:13-14,17-20,25,30; 2:17,24; 4:22
\u24d3 Ac 22:1
\u24d1 Rm 1:17"}, {"pk": 4057166, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 50, "chapter": 1, "verse": 8, "text": "For God is my witness, \u24d4 how deeply I miss all of you \u24d5 with the affection of Christ Jesus.", "comment": "\u24d4 Rm 1:9
\u24d5 1Th 3:6"}, {"pk": 4057167, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 50, "chapter": 1, "verse": 9, "text": "And I pray this: that your love \u24d6 will keep on growing \u24d7 in knowledge and every kind of discernment, \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Eph 5:17
\u24d6 1Co 13:1
\u24d7 1Co 15:58"}, {"pk": 4057168, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 50, "chapter": 1, "verse": 10, "text": "so that you may approve the things that are superior \u24d9 and may be pure \u24da and blameless \u24db in the day of Christ, \u24dc", "comment": "\u24d9 Rm 12:2
\u24db Ac 24:16; 1Co 10:32
\u24dc Php 1:6,15
\u24da 2Pt 3:1"}, {"pk": 4057169, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 50, "chapter": 1, "verse": 11, "text": "filled with the fruit \u24dd of righteousness \u24d0 that comes through Jesus Christ to the glory \u24d1 and praise of God.", "comment": "\u24d0 Rm 1:17
\u24d1 Lk 9:32; Jn 17:24; 2Co 3:18; 2Pt 3:18
\u24dd Mt 3:8; Gl 5:22"}, {"pk": 4057170, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 50, "chapter": 1, "verse": 12, "text": "Now I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that what has happened to me has actually advanced the gospel, \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Mk 13:9; Ac 21\u201426"}, {"pk": 4057171, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 50, "chapter": 1, "verse": 13, "text": "so that it has become known throughout the whole imperial guard, and to everyone else, that my imprisonment is because I am in Christ."}, {"pk": 4057172, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 50, "chapter": 1, "verse": 14, "text": "Most of the brothers have gained confidence in the Lord from my imprisonment and dare even more to speak the word [4] \u24d3 fearlessly.", "comment": "\u24d3 Lk 8:21; Jn 18:32; Ac 17:11; Heb 4:12
[4] Other mss add of God"}, {"pk": 4057173, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 50, "chapter": 1, "verse": 15, "text": "To be sure, some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, \u24d4 but others out of good will.", "comment": "\u24d4 Rm 1:29; Ti 3:9"}, {"pk": 4057174, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 50, "chapter": 1, "verse": 16, "text": "These preach out of love, \u24d5 knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel;", "comment": "\u24d5 1Co 13:1"}, {"pk": 4057175, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 50, "chapter": 1, "verse": 17, "text": "the others proclaim Christ out of selfish ambition, \u24d6 not sincerely, thinking that they will cause me trouble in my imprisonment.", "comment": "\u24d6 Rm 2:8"}, {"pk": 4057176, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 50, "chapter": 1, "verse": 18, "text": "What does it matter? Only that in every way, whether from false motives \u24d7 or true, Christ is proclaimed, and in this I rejoice. Yes, and I will continue to rejoice", "comment": "\u24d7 1Th 2:5"}, {"pk": 4057177, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 50, "chapter": 1, "verse": 19, "text": "because I know this will lead to my salvation [5] \u24d8 through your prayers and help from the Spirit \u24d9 of Jesus Christ. \u24da", "comment": "\u24d8 Jb 13:16-18
\u24d9 Gl 5:25
\u24da Ac 16:7; Rm 8:9; 1Pt 1:11
[5] Or vindication"}, {"pk": 4057178, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 50, "chapter": 1, "verse": 20, "text": "My eager expectation and hope \u24db is that I will not be ashamed about anything, but that now as always, with all courage, Christ will be highly honored in my body, whether by life \u24dc or by death. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dc 1Jn 5:12
\u24dd Jn 8:51
\u24db Ac 23:6; 1Th 1:3"}, {"pk": 4057179, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 50, "chapter": 1, "verse": 21, "text": "For me, to live is Christ \u24d0 and to die is gain. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Rm 8:38-39; Php 3:7
\u24d0 Rm 14:7-9; Gl 2:19-20; Php 1:11,15; Col 2:6\u20143:11"}, {"pk": 4057180, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 50, "chapter": 1, "verse": 22, "text": "Now if I live on in the flesh, this means fruitful \u24d2 work \u24d3 for me; and I don\u2019t know which one I should choose.", "comment": "\u24d2 Mt 3:8; Rm 1:13; Gl 5:22
\u24d3 Mk 14:6; Gl 3:10; Jms 2:14-26"}, {"pk": 4057181, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 50, "chapter": 1, "verse": 23, "text": "I am torn between the two. I long to depart and be with Christ \u24d4 \u2009\u2014\u2009which is far better \u24d5 \u2009\u2014\u2009", "comment": "\u24d4 Rm 6:8; 2Co 4:14; 13:4-5; 1Th 4:14; 5:9-10
\u24d5 Jn 12:26"}, {"pk": 4057182, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 50, "chapter": 1, "verse": 24, "text": "but to remain in the flesh is more necessary for your sake."}, {"pk": 4057183, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 50, "chapter": 1, "verse": 25, "text": "Since I am persuaded of this, I know that I will remain and continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith, \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Mt 8:10; Ac 3:16; Rm 1:8; 1Co 2:5; Gl 2:16; 1Tm 1:2; Heb 4:2; Jd 3"}, {"pk": 4057184, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 50, "chapter": 1, "verse": 26, "text": "so that, because of my coming to you again, your boasting \u24d7 in Christ Jesus \u24d8 may abound.", "comment": "\u24d8 Rm 16:7; Eph 2:6; 1Pt 5:14
\u24d7 1Co 15:58"}, {"pk": 4057185, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 50, "chapter": 1, "verse": 27, "text": "Just one thing: As citizens of heaven, live your life \u24d9 worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or am absent, I will hear about you that you are standing firm \u24da in one \u24db spirit, in one accord, [6] contending together for the faith \u24dc of the gospel,", "comment": "\u24db Jn 11:52
[6] Lit soul
\u24dc 1Tm 3:9; 4:1,6; 5:8; 6:10,21
\u24d9 Ac 23:1
\u24da 1Co 16:13; Gl 5:1; Eph 6:13-17; Php 4:1; 2Th 2:15"}, {"pk": 4057186, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 50, "chapter": 1, "verse": 28, "text": "not being frightened in any way by your opponents. \u24dd This is a sign of destruction for them, \u24d0 but of your salvation \u24d1 \u2009\u2014\u2009and this is from God.", "comment": "\u24dd 1Co 16:9
\u24d0 Mt 7:13; Rm 9:22
\u24d1 Ac 4:12; 2Co 7:10; Heb 5:9"}, {"pk": 4057187, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 50, "chapter": 1, "verse": 29, "text": "For it has been granted to you on Christ\u2019s behalf not only to believe \u24d2 in him, but also to suffer for him,", "comment": "\u24d2 Mk 11:24; Jn 3:16; Ac 10:43; Rm 10:9; 1Pt 1:8-10"}, {"pk": 4057188, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 50, "chapter": 1, "verse": 30, "text": "since you are engaged in the same struggle that you saw I had and now hear that I have."}, {"pk": 4057189, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 50, "chapter": 2, "verse": 1, "text": "If then there is any encouragement in Christ, if any consolation of love, \u24d3 if any fellowship with the Spirit, \u24d4 if any affection and mercy, \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d4 1Co 12:13; 2Co 13:13; Eph 4:3
\u24d3 Rm 5:8; 15:30; 2Th 2:16; 1Jn 3:16; 4:9-10,16
\u24d5 Col 3:12"}, {"pk": 4057190, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 50, "chapter": 2, "verse": 2, "text": "make my joy complete by thinking the same way, \u24d6 having the same love, \u24d7 united in spirit, intent on one \u24d8 purpose.", "comment": "\u24d6 Rm 12:16; 15:5; 2Co 13:11; Php 4:2
\u24d7 2Th 1:3; 1Jn 3:16
\u24d8 Jn 11:52"}, {"pk": 4057191, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 50, "chapter": 2, "verse": 3, "text": "Do nothing out of selfish ambition \u24d9 or conceit, \u24da but in humility \u24db consider others as more important \u24dc than yourselves.", "comment": "\u24d9 Rm 2:8
\u24da Gl 5:26
\u24db Col 3:12
\u24dc Rm 13:1; Php 3:8; 4:7; 1Pt 2:13"}, {"pk": 4057192, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 50, "chapter": 2, "verse": 4, "text": "Everyone should look out not only for his own interests, \u24dd but also for the interests of others. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd Rm 15:1
\u24d0 Lv 19:18; Mk 10:45; 12:31; 1Co 10:24; 13:5; Php 2:21"}, {"pk": 4057193, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 50, "chapter": 2, "verse": 5, "text": "Adopt the same attitude as that of Christ Jesus,"}, {"pk": 4057194, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 50, "chapter": 2, "verse": 6, "text": "who, existing in the form of God,
did not consider equality with God \u24d1
as something to be exploited. [1]
", "comment": "\u24d1 Is 9:6; Jn 1:1,14; 20:28; Rm 9:5; Col 1:15-16; Ti 2:13; Heb 1:2-13; 2Pt 1:1; 1Jn 4:14-15
[1] Or to be grasped, or to be held on to"}, {"pk": 4057195, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 50, "chapter": 2, "verse": 7, "text": "Instead he emptied himself \u24d2
by assuming the form of a servant, \u24d3
taking on the likeness of humanity. \u24d4
And when he had come as a man,
", "comment": "\u24d2 Mk 9:12; 2Co 8:9; 13:4
\u24d3 Is 42:1; 53:12; Mt 20:28; Mk 10:45
\u24d4 Jn 1:14; Rm 8:3; Gl 4:4; 1Tm 2:5; Heb 2:17"}, {"pk": 4057196, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 50, "chapter": 2, "verse": 8, "text": "he humbled himself by becoming obedient
to the point of death\u2009\u2014
even to death on a cross. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Lk 23:26; Php 3:10"}, {"pk": 4057197, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 50, "chapter": 2, "verse": 9, "text": "For this reason God highly exalted him \u24d6
and gave him the name
that is above every name,
", "comment": "\u24d6 Is 52:13; 53:12; Dn 7:14; Ac 2:32-33; 5:30-31; Eph 1:20-21; Heb 2:9"}, {"pk": 4057198, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 50, "chapter": 2, "verse": 10, "text": "so that at the name of Jesus
every knee will bow \u24d7 \u2009\u2014
in heaven \u24d8 and on earth
and under the earth \u24d9 \u2009\u2014
", "comment": "\u24d7 Is 45:23
\u24d8 2Co 5:1; Eph 1:20; 2:6; 3:10; 6:12; Heb 3:1; 12:22
\u24d9 Mt 28:18; Eph 1:10; Rv 5:13"}, {"pk": 4057199, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 50, "chapter": 2, "verse": 11, "text": "and every tongue \u24da will confess
that Jesus Christ is Lord,
to the glory \u24db of God the Father.
", "comment": "\u24da Is 45:23; Rm 10:9; 14:11; 1Co 12:3
\u24db Lk 9:32; Jn 17:24; 2Co 3:18; 2Pt 3:18"}, {"pk": 4057200, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 50, "chapter": 2, "verse": 12, "text": "Therefore, my dear friends, \u24dc just as you have always obeyed, \u24dd so now, not only in my presence but even more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.", "comment": "\u24dd Mk 1:27; Ac 16:14,32-33; Rm 6:12
\u24dc Phm 1"}, {"pk": 4057201, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 50, "chapter": 2, "verse": 13, "text": "For it is God who is working in you both to will and to work according to his good purpose."}, {"pk": 4057202, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 50, "chapter": 2, "verse": 14, "text": "Do everything without grumbling \u24d0 and arguing, \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d0 Jn 7:12; Ac 6:1; 1Pt 4:9
\u24d1 1Tm 2:8"}, {"pk": 4057203, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 50, "chapter": 2, "verse": 15, "text": "so that you may be blameless \u24d2 and pure, \u24d3 children of God who are faultless \u24d4 in a crooked \u24d5 and perverted \u24d6 generation, \u24d7 among whom you shine like stars in the world,", "comment": "\u24d5 Lk 3:5; Ac 2:40; 1Pt 2:18
\u24d7 Dt 32:5
\u24d2 Lk 1:6
\u24d3 Mt 10:16; Rm 16:19
\u24d4 Jd 24
\u24d6 Mt 17:17"}, {"pk": 4057204, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 50, "chapter": 2, "verse": 16, "text": "by holding firm to the word \u24d8 of life. Then I can boast \u24d9 in the day of Christ \u24da that I didn\u2019t run or labor for nothing.", "comment": "\u24da Php 1:6,15
\u24d8 Lk 8:21; Jn 18:32; Ac 17:11; Heb 4:12
\u24d9 Rm 2:17; Gl 6:4; Php 1:26"}, {"pk": 4057205, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 50, "chapter": 2, "verse": 17, "text": "But even if I am poured out \u24db as a drink offering \u24dc on the sacrificial service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you.", "comment": "\u24dc Ex 25:29; Nm 28:7
\u24db Php 1:7"}, {"pk": 4057206, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 50, "chapter": 2, "verse": 18, "text": "In the same way you should also be glad and rejoice with me."}, {"pk": 4057207, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 50, "chapter": 2, "verse": 19, "text": "Now I hope in the Lord Jesus \u24dd to send Timothy \u24d0 to you soon so that I too may be encouraged by news about you.", "comment": "\u24d0 Ac 16:1; 1Tm 1:2
\u24dd Lk 24:3"}, {"pk": 4057208, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 50, "chapter": 2, "verse": 20, "text": "For I have no one else like-minded who will genuinely care about your interests;"}, {"pk": 4057209, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 50, "chapter": 2, "verse": 21, "text": "all seek their own interests, \u24d1 not those of Jesus Christ. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d1 Rm 15:1; 2Tm 3:2
\u24d2 1Co 10:24; Php 1:15"}, {"pk": 4057210, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 50, "chapter": 2, "verse": 22, "text": "But you know his proven character, because he has served with me in the gospel ministry like a son with a father."}, {"pk": 4057211, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 50, "chapter": 2, "verse": 23, "text": "Therefore, I hope to send him as soon as I see how things go with me."}, {"pk": 4057212, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 50, "chapter": 2, "verse": 24, "text": "I am confident in the Lord that I myself will also come soon. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Php 1:7"}, {"pk": 4057213, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 50, "chapter": 2, "verse": 25, "text": "But I considered it necessary to send you Epaphroditus \u24d4 \u2009\u2014\u2009my brother, coworker, and fellow soldier, as well as your messenger and minister to my need \u24d5 \u2009\u2014\u2009", "comment": "\u24d5 Mt 6:8
\u24d4 Php 4:18"}, {"pk": 4057214, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 50, "chapter": 2, "verse": 26, "text": "since he has been longing for all of you and was distressed because you heard that he was sick."}, {"pk": 4057215, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 50, "chapter": 2, "verse": 27, "text": "Indeed, he was so sick that he nearly died. However, God had mercy on him, and not only on him but also on me, so that I would not have sorrow upon sorrow."}, {"pk": 4057216, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 50, "chapter": 2, "verse": 28, "text": "For this reason, I am very eager to send him so that you may rejoice again when you see him and I may be less anxious."}, {"pk": 4057217, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 50, "chapter": 2, "verse": 29, "text": "Therefore, welcome him in the Lord with great joy and hold people like him in honor,"}, {"pk": 4057218, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 50, "chapter": 2, "verse": 30, "text": "because he came close to death for the work \u24d6 of Christ, risking his life to make up what was lacking in your ministry to me.", "comment": "\u24d6 Mk 14:6; 2Co 9:8; Gl 3:10; Jms 2:14-26"}, {"pk": 4057219, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 50, "chapter": 3, "verse": 1, "text": "In addition, my brothers and sisters, rejoice \u24d7 in the Lord. To write to you again about this is no trouble for me and is a safeguard for you.", "comment": "\u24d7 Rm 12:12; 2Co 6:10; Php 1:18"}, {"pk": 4057220, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 50, "chapter": 3, "verse": 2, "text": "Watch out for the dogs, watch out for the evil \u24d8 workers, watch out for those who mutilate the flesh.", "comment": "\u24d8 2Co 13:7"}, {"pk": 4057221, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 50, "chapter": 3, "verse": 3, "text": "For we are the circumcision, \u24d9 the ones who worship by the Spirit \u24da of God, boast in Christ Jesus, \u24db and do not put confidence in the flesh\u2009\u2014\u2009", "comment": "\u24d9 Gl 6:15
\u24db Rm 16:7; Eph 2:6; Php 1:1,15; 1Pt 5:14
\u24da Rm 8:4; Gl 5:25; 1Tm 3:16"}, {"pk": 4057222, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 50, "chapter": 3, "verse": 4, "text": "although I have reasons for confidence in the flesh. If anyone else thinks he has grounds for confidence in the flesh, I have more:"}, {"pk": 4057223, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 50, "chapter": 3, "verse": 5, "text": "circumcised the eighth day; \u24dc of the nation of Israel, \u24dd of the tribe of Benjamin, \u24d0 a Hebrew born of Hebrews; regarding the law, \u24d1 a Pharisee;", "comment": "\u24dd Rm 9:6
\u24d1 Ac 5:34; 22:3; Gl 1:14; 5:4
\u24dc Gn 17:12,25; 21:4; Lv 12:3; Lk 1:59; 2:21
\u24d0 Ps 68:27"}, {"pk": 4057224, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 50, "chapter": 3, "verse": 6, "text": "regarding zeal, \u24d2 persecuting \u24d3 the church; regarding the righteousness that is in the law, \u24d4 blameless. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d3 Ac 22:2-5; 26:9-11; 1Co 15:9; Gl 1:13; 1Tm 1:13; 2Tm 3:12
\u24d2 Rm 10:2
\u24d4 Rm 3:21; 9:31; 10:4-5; Gl 2:21; 3:21
\u24d5 Lk 1:6; Rm 7:9-10"}, {"pk": 4057225, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 50, "chapter": 3, "verse": 7, "text": "But everything that was a gain to me, I have considered to be a loss because of Christ."}, {"pk": 4057226, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 50, "chapter": 3, "verse": 8, "text": "More than that, I also consider everything to be a loss in view of the surpassing value \u24d6 of knowing Christ \u24d7 Jesus my Lord. Because of him I have suffered the loss of all things and consider them as dung, so that I may gain Christ \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d7 Jn 17:3; 2Co 4:6; Gl 4:8-9; Php 1:15; Col 2:2; 1Jn 4:8
\u24d8 1Pt 3:1
\u24d6 Php 2:3"}, {"pk": 4057227, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 50, "chapter": 3, "verse": 9, "text": "and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own from the law, \u24d9 but one that is through faith in Christ [1] \u2009\u2014\u2009the righteousness from God based on faith. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Rm 3:22; 10:4; Gl 2:21; Heb 11:7
\u24d9 Rm 10:5
[1] Or through the faithfulness of Christ"}, {"pk": 4057228, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 50, "chapter": 3, "verse": 10, "text": "My goal is to know him and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of his sufferings, \u24db being conformed to his death, \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Rm 6:5; 8:36; 2Co 4:7-12; 12:9-10; Gl 6:17
\u24db Rm 8:17; 2Co 1:5-7; Col 1:24; 1Pt 4:13; 5:1,9"}, {"pk": 4057229, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 50, "chapter": 3, "verse": 11, "text": "assuming that I will somehow reach the resurrection from among the dead."}, {"pk": 4057230, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 50, "chapter": 3, "verse": 12, "text": "Not that I have already reached the goal or am already perfect, but I make every effort to take hold \u24dd of it because I also have been taken hold of by Christ Jesus.", "comment": "\u24dd Jn 1:5; 12:35; Rm 9:30; 1Co 9:24; Eph 3:18"}, {"pk": 4057231, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 50, "chapter": 3, "verse": 13, "text": "Brothers and sisters, I do not [2] consider myself to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind \u24d0 and reaching forward to what is ahead,", "comment": "\u24d0 Lk 9:62; 17:31
[2] Other mss read not yet"}, {"pk": 4057232, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 50, "chapter": 3, "verse": 14, "text": "I pursue as my goal the prize promised by God\u2019s heavenly [3] call in Christ Jesus. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Rm 16:7; Eph 2:6; Php 1:1,15; 1Pt 5:14
[3] Or upward"}, {"pk": 4057233, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 50, "chapter": 3, "verse": 15, "text": "Therefore, let all of us who are mature think this way. And if you think differently about anything, God will reveal \u24d2 this also to you.", "comment": "\u24d2 Lk 10:21"}, {"pk": 4057234, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 50, "chapter": 3, "verse": 16, "text": "In any case, we should live up to whatever truth we have attained."}, {"pk": 4057235, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 50, "chapter": 3, "verse": 17, "text": "Join in imitating me, brothers and sisters, and pay careful attention to those who live according to the example you have in us."}, {"pk": 4057236, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 50, "chapter": 3, "verse": 18, "text": "For I have often told you, and now say again with tears, that many live as enemies of the cross \u24d3 of Christ.", "comment": "\u24d3 Lk 23:26; 1Co 1:17; Gl 6:12"}, {"pk": 4057237, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 50, "chapter": 3, "verse": 19, "text": "Their end is destruction; their god is their stomach; their glory \u24d4 is in their shame. They are focused on earthly things,", "comment": "\u24d4 Lk 14:10; Jn 5:41,44; 8:50,54; 12:43; Rm 9:4; 1Co 11:15; 2Co 6:8; 1Th 2:6"}, {"pk": 4057238, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 50, "chapter": 3, "verse": 20, "text": "but our citizenship is in heaven, and we eagerly wait for a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ."}, {"pk": 4057239, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 50, "chapter": 3, "verse": 21, "text": "He will transform the body of our humble condition into the likeness of his glorious \u24d5 body, \u24d6 by the power that enables him to subject everything to himself.", "comment": "\u24d6 1Co 6:13; 1Jn 3:2
\u24d5 1Pt 5:4"}, {"pk": 4057240, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 50, "chapter": 4, "verse": 1, "text": "So then, my dearly loved and longed for brothers and sisters, my joy and crown, \u24d7 in this manner stand firm \u24d8 in the Lord, dear friends.", "comment": "\u24d7 Rv 12:1
\u24d8 Rm 14:4; 1Co 16:13; Php 1:27; 2:2"}, {"pk": 4057241, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 50, "chapter": 4, "verse": 2, "text": "I urge Euodia and I urge Syntyche to agree in the Lord."}, {"pk": 4057242, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 50, "chapter": 4, "verse": 3, "text": "Yes, I also ask you, true partner, [1] to help these women who have contended for the gospel at my side, along with Clement and the rest of my coworkers whose names are in the book of life.", "comment": "[1] Or true Syzygus, possibly a person\u2019s name"}, {"pk": 4057243, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 50, "chapter": 4, "verse": 4, "text": "Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!"}, {"pk": 4057244, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 50, "chapter": 4, "verse": 5, "text": "Let your graciousness [2] be known to everyone. The Lord is near. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 1Co 16:22; Php 1:6; Heb 10:24-25; Jms 5:8; Rv 1:7; 3:11; 22:20
[2] Or gentleness"}, {"pk": 4057245, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 50, "chapter": 4, "verse": 6, "text": "Don\u2019t worry about anything, but in everything, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, present your requests to God."}, {"pk": 4057246, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 50, "chapter": 4, "verse": 7, "text": "And the peace of God, which surpasses \u24da all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. \u24db", "comment": "\u24da Php 2:3
\u24db Rm 16:7; Eph 2:6; Php 1:1,15; 1Pt 5:14"}, {"pk": 4057247, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 50, "chapter": 4, "verse": 8, "text": "Finally [3] brothers and sisters, whatever is true, \u24dc whatever is honorable, \u24dd whatever is just, \u24d0 whatever is pure, \u24d1 whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable\u2009\u2014\u2009if there is any moral excellence \u24d2 and if there is anything praiseworthy\u2009\u2014\u2009dwell on these things.", "comment": "\u24d0 Rm 1:17
\u24d2 1Pt 2:9; 2Pt 1:3,5
\u24d1 2Co 7:11; 11:2; 1Tm 5:22; Ti 2:5; Jms 3:17; 1Pt 3:2; 1Jn 3:3
[3] Or In addition
\u24dc Jn 8:14
\u24dd 1Tm 3:8,11; Ti 2:2"}, {"pk": 4057248, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 50, "chapter": 4, "verse": 9, "text": "Do what you have learned and received \u24d3 and heard from me, and seen in me, and the God of peace will be with you.", "comment": "\u24d3 Jd 3"}, {"pk": 4057249, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 50, "chapter": 4, "verse": 10, "text": "I rejoiced in the Lord greatly because once again \u24d4 you renewed your care for me. \u24d5 You were, in fact, concerned about me but lacked the opportunity to show it.", "comment": "\u24d5 2Co 8:1-2; 11:9
\u24d4 Php 1:5"}, {"pk": 4057250, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 50, "chapter": 4, "verse": 11, "text": "I don\u2019t say this out of need, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I find myself."}, {"pk": 4057251, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 50, "chapter": 4, "verse": 12, "text": "I know both how to make do with little, and I know how to make do with a lot. \u24d6 In any and all circumstances I have learned the secret of being content\u2009\u2014\u2009whether well fed or hungry, whether in abundance or in need.", "comment": "\u24d6 1Co 15:58"}, {"pk": 4057252, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 50, "chapter": 4, "verse": 13, "text": "I am able to do all things through him [4] who strengthens me. \u24d7", "comment": "[4] Other mss read Christ
\u24d7 2Co 12:9; Eph 3:16; Col 1:11; 1Tm 1:12; 2Tm 4:17"}, {"pk": 4057253, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 50, "chapter": 4, "verse": 14, "text": "Still, you did well by partnering with me in my hardship."}, {"pk": 4057254, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 50, "chapter": 4, "verse": 15, "text": "And you Philippians \u24d8 know that in the early days of the gospel, \u24d9 when I left Macedonia, \u24da no church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving except you alone.", "comment": "\u24d9 Ac 16:6-40; Php 1:5
\u24d8 Php 1:1
\u24da Ac 16:9"}, {"pk": 4057255, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 50, "chapter": 4, "verse": 16, "text": "For even in Thessalonica \u24db you sent gifts for my need \u24dc several times.", "comment": "\u24dc Mt 6:8
\u24db Ac 17:1"}, {"pk": 4057256, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 50, "chapter": 4, "verse": 17, "text": "Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the profit [5] \u24dd that is increasing to your account.", "comment": "\u24dd Mt 3:8; Rm 1:13; Gl 5:22
[5] Lit fruit"}, {"pk": 4057257, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 50, "chapter": 4, "verse": 18, "text": "But I have received everything in full, \u24d0 and I have an abundance. I am fully supplied, [6] having received from Epaphroditus \u24d1 what you provided\u2009\u2014\u2009a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing \u24d2 to God.", "comment": "[6] Or Here, then, is my receipt for everything, I have an abundance, for I am fully supplied
\u24d2 Heb 13:21
\u24d1 Php 2:25
\u24d0 Php 1:5"}, {"pk": 4057258, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 50, "chapter": 4, "verse": 19, "text": "And my God \u24d3 will supply all your needs according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.", "comment": "\u24d3 Mt 27:46; Rm 1:8; Php 1:8"}, {"pk": 4057259, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 50, "chapter": 4, "verse": 20, "text": "Now to our God and Father \u24d4 be glory forever and ever. \u24d5 Amen. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d5 Gl 1:5; 1Tm 1:17; 2Tm 4:18; Heb 13:21
\u24d6 Rm 11:36; Rv 22:21
\u24d4 Gl 1:4; 1Th 1:3; 3:11,13"}, {"pk": 4057260, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 50, "chapter": 4, "verse": 21, "text": "Greet every saint in Christ Jesus. The brothers who are with me send you greetings."}, {"pk": 4057261, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 50, "chapter": 4, "verse": 22, "text": "All the saints send you greetings, especially those who belong to Caesar\u2019s \u24d7 household. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d7 Mt 22:17; Lk 20:22
\u24d8 Php 1:7"}, {"pk": 4057262, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 50, "chapter": 4, "verse": 23, "text": "The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. [7] \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Rm 1:9
[7] Other mss add Amen."}, {"pk": 4057263, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 51, "chapter": 1, "verse": 1, "text": "Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by God\u2019s will, \u24da and Timothy \u24db our brother:", "comment": "\u24da 1Co 1:1; 2Co 1:1; Eph 1:1; 2Tm 1:1
\u24db Ac 16:1; 1Tm 1:2"}, {"pk": 4057264, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 51, "chapter": 1, "verse": 2, "text": "To the saints in Christ at Colossae, who are faithful brothers and sisters. Grace to you and peace from God our Father. [1]", "comment": "[1] Other mss add and the Lord Jesus Christ"}, {"pk": 4057265, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 51, "chapter": 1, "verse": 3, "text": "We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you,"}, {"pk": 4057266, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 51, "chapter": 1, "verse": 4, "text": "for we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love you have for all the saints"}, {"pk": 4057267, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 51, "chapter": 1, "verse": 5, "text": "because of the hope reserved for you in heaven. You have already heard about this hope in the word of truth, \u24dc the gospel", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 119:142; Jn 14:6; 2Co 11:10; Eph 1:13; 2Tm 2:15; 3Jn 3"}, {"pk": 4057268, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 51, "chapter": 1, "verse": 6, "text": "that has come to you. It is bearing fruit \u24dd and growing all over the world, \u24d0 just as it has among you since the day you heard it and came to truly appreciate \u24d1 God\u2019s grace. [2] \u24d2", "comment": "[2] Or and truly recognized God\u2019s grace
\u24dd Mk 4:8
\u24d0 Mt 13:38; 24:14; Rm 3:6; 2Pt 2:20
\u24d1 2Th 2:10
\u24d2 2Pt 3:18"}, {"pk": 4057269, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 51, "chapter": 1, "verse": 7, "text": "You learned this from Epaphras, \u24d3 our dearly loved fellow servant. He is a faithful minister of Christ \u24d4 on your [3] behalf,", "comment": "\u24d4 Mt 1:17; Eph 5:2
[3] Other mss read our
\u24d3 Col 4:12; Phm 23"}, {"pk": 4057270, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 51, "chapter": 1, "verse": 8, "text": "and he has told us about your love in the Spirit. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 51:11; Jn 1:33; Ac 2:4; Rm 8:9; Ti 3:5; Rv 1:10; 3:22"}, {"pk": 4057271, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 51, "chapter": 1, "verse": 9, "text": "For this reason also, since the day we heard this, we haven\u2019t stopped praying for you. We are asking \u24d6 that you may be filled with the knowledge \u24d7 of his will \u24d8 in all wisdom and spiritual understanding, [4]", "comment": "\u24d8 Eph 1:9
\u24d7 Pr 2:6; Col 3:10
[4] Or all spiritual wisdom and understanding
\u24d6 Jn 14:13; Jms 1:5"}, {"pk": 4057272, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 51, "chapter": 1, "verse": 10, "text": "so that you may walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him: bearing fruit in every good work \u24d9 and growing in the knowledge of God, \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Pr 2:6; Jn 17:3; 2Pt 1:2; 1Jn 4:8
\u24d9 2Co 9:8; Gl 3:10"}, {"pk": 4057273, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 51, "chapter": 1, "verse": 11, "text": "being strengthened \u24db with all power, \u24dc according to his glorious \u24dd might, so that you may have great endurance and patience, joyfully", "comment": "\u24dc Ac 4:33; 2Co 13:4
\u24db Php 4:13
\u24dd Lk 9:32; Jn 17:24; 2Co 3:18; 2Pt 3:18"}, {"pk": 4057274, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 51, "chapter": 1, "verse": 12, "text": "giving thanks to the Father, who has enabled you [5] to share in the saints\u2019 inheritance in the light. \u24d0", "comment": "[5] Other mss read us
\u24d0 Ps 36:9; Jn 12:46"}, {"pk": 4057275, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 51, "chapter": 1, "verse": 13, "text": "He has rescued \u24d1 us from the domain of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom \u24d2 of the Son \u24d3 he loves. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d2 Mt 3:2; Mk 1:15; Ac 20:25
\u24d1 Mt 27:43
\u24d4 Mt 3:17; Jn 3:16; 15:10; 17:26; 1Jn 4:16
\u24d3 Jn 5:19; Heb 1:2"}, {"pk": 4057276, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 51, "chapter": 1, "verse": 14, "text": "In him we have redemption, [6] the forgiveness of sins.", "comment": "[6] Other mss add through his blood"}, {"pk": 4057277, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 51, "chapter": 1, "verse": 15, "text": "He is the image of the invisible God, \u24d5
the firstborn over all creation. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d5 Php 2:6
\u24d6 Jn 1:3; Rv 3:14"}, {"pk": 4057278, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 51, "chapter": 1, "verse": 16, "text": "For everything was created by him, \u24d7
in heaven and on earth,
the visible and the invisible,
whether thrones or dominions
or rulers or authorities\u2009\u2014
all things have been created through him and for him. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Jn 1:3; Rm 11:36; 1Co 8:6; Eph 1:10,21
\u24d7 Gn 1:1; Mk 13:19"}, {"pk": 4057279, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 51, "chapter": 1, "verse": 17, "text": "He is before all things, \u24d9
and by him all things \u24da hold together.
", "comment": "\u24d9 Jn 1:1-2; 8:58; Heb 1:2-3
\u24da Ps 104:24"}, {"pk": 4057280, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 51, "chapter": 1, "verse": 18, "text": "He is also the head of the body, the church;
he is the beginning, \u24db
the firstborn from the dead, \u24dc
so that he might come to have
first place in everything.
", "comment": "\u24db Gn 1:1; Mk 1:1; Jn 1:1; Ac 26:4
\u24dc Ac 26:23; 1Co 15:20,23; Rv 1:5"}, {"pk": 4057281, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 51, "chapter": 1, "verse": 19, "text": "For God was pleased to have
all his fullness \u24dd dwell in him, \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Dt 12:5
\u24dd Ps 72:19; Is 6:3; Jr 23:24; Ezk 43:5; 44:4; Jn 1:14,16; Eph 3:19; Php 2:6; Col 2:9"}, {"pk": 4057282, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 51, "chapter": 1, "verse": 20, "text": "and through him to reconcile
everything to himself,
whether things on earth or things in heaven,
by making peace \u24d1
through his blood, \u24d2 shed on the cross. [7] \u24d3
", "comment": "[7] Other mss add through him
\u24d1 Ac 7:26; Eph 2:14
\u24d2 Heb 9:12
\u24d3 Lk 9:23; 23:26"}, {"pk": 4057283, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 51, "chapter": 1, "verse": 21, "text": "Once you were alienated and hostile in your minds expressed in your evil actions."}, {"pk": 4057284, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 51, "chapter": 1, "verse": 22, "text": "But now he has reconciled you by his physical body through his death, \u24d4 to present you holy, faultless, \u24d5 and blameless before him \u24d6 \u2009\u2014\u2009", "comment": "\u24d5 Jd 24
\u24d4 Php 2:8
\u24d6 2Co 4:14"}, {"pk": 4057285, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 51, "chapter": 1, "verse": 23, "text": "if indeed you remain grounded and steadfast in the faith \u24d7 and are not shifted away from the hope \u24d8 of the gospel that you heard. This gospel has been proclaimed in all creation \u24d9 under heaven, \u24da and I, Paul, \u24db have become a servant of it.", "comment": "\u24da Rm 10:18; Eph 6:9
\u24d7 Gl 2:16; Jd 3
\u24d8 1Th 1:3
\u24d9 Rv 3:14
\u24db Ac 13:9"}, {"pk": 4057286, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 51, "chapter": 1, "verse": 24, "text": "Now I rejoice in my sufferings \u24dc for you, and I am completing in my flesh what is lacking in Christ\u2019s afflictions for his body, \u24dd that is, the church.", "comment": "\u24dc 2Co 1:4; Php 1:29; 3:10
\u24dd Eph 4:4"}, {"pk": 4057287, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 51, "chapter": 1, "verse": 25, "text": "I have become its servant, according to God\u2019s commission that was given to me for you, to make the word of God fully known,"}, {"pk": 4057288, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 51, "chapter": 1, "verse": 26, "text": "the mystery hidden for ages and generations but now revealed to his saints."}, {"pk": 4057289, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 51, "chapter": 1, "verse": 27, "text": "God wanted to make known among the Gentiles the glorious wealth of this mystery, which is Christ \u24d0 in you, the hope \u24d1 of glory.", "comment": "\u24d0 Col 2:2
\u24d1 1Th 1:3"}, {"pk": 4057290, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 51, "chapter": 1, "verse": 28, "text": "We proclaim him, warning and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone mature in Christ."}, {"pk": 4057291, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 51, "chapter": 1, "verse": 29, "text": "I labor for this, striving \u24d2 with his strength that works powerfully in me. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 1Co 15:10
\u24d2 Jd 3"}, {"pk": 4057292, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 51, "chapter": 2, "verse": 1, "text": "For I want you to know how greatly I am struggling \u24d4 for you, for those in Laodicea, \u24d5 and for all who have not seen me in person.", "comment": "\u24d4 2Tm 4:7
\u24d5 Col 4:13-16; Rv 1:11; 3:14"}, {"pk": 4057293, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 51, "chapter": 2, "verse": 2, "text": "I want their hearts to be encouraged \u24d6 and joined together in love, so that they may have all the riches of complete understanding and have the knowledge of God\u2019s mystery \u24d7 \u2009\u2014\u2009Christ. [1] \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Col 1:27
\u24d6 Lk 16:25; Col 4:8
\u24d7 Php 3:8
[1] Other mss read mystery of God, both of the Father and of Christ; other ms variations exist on this v."}, {"pk": 4057294, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 51, "chapter": 2, "verse": 3, "text": "In him are hidden all the treasures of wisdom \u24d9 and knowledge. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da 1Co 14:6
\u24d9 Pr 3:19; Is 11:2; 45:3; Jr 23:5; Ac 7:22; 1Co 1:21"}, {"pk": 4057295, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 51, "chapter": 2, "verse": 4, "text": "I am saying this so that no one will deceive you with arguments that sound reasonable."}, {"pk": 4057296, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 51, "chapter": 2, "verse": 5, "text": "For I may be absent in body, but I am with you in spirit, \u24db rejoicing to see how well ordered you are and the strength of your faith in Christ.", "comment": "\u24db Ps 51:12; 1Th 2:17"}, {"pk": 4057297, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 51, "chapter": 2, "verse": 6, "text": "So then, just as you have received \u24dc Christ Jesus as Lord, \u24dd continue to live in him,", "comment": "\u24dc Jd 3
\u24dd Eph 3:11"}, {"pk": 4057298, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 51, "chapter": 2, "verse": 7, "text": "being rooted and built up in him \u24d0 and established in the faith, just as you were taught, \u24d1 and overflowing with gratitude.", "comment": "\u24d0 Eph 2:20
\u24d1 Eph 4:21; Heb 13:9"}, {"pk": 4057299, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 51, "chapter": 2, "verse": 8, "text": "Be careful that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deceit based on human tradition, \u24d2 based on the elements of the world, rather than Christ. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d2 Mk 7:3
\u24d3 1Tm 6:20"}, {"pk": 4057300, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 51, "chapter": 2, "verse": 9, "text": "For the entire fullness \u24d4 of God\u2019s nature dwells bodily [2] in Christ,", "comment": "[2] Or nature lives in a human body
\u24d4 Php 2:6; Col 1:19"}, {"pk": 4057301, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 51, "chapter": 2, "verse": 10, "text": "and you have been filled by him, who is the head \u24d5 over every ruler and authority.", "comment": "\u24d5 1Co 11:3; Eph 1:22; 4:15; 5:23"}, {"pk": 4057302, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 51, "chapter": 2, "verse": 11, "text": "You were also circumcised in him with a circumcision not done with hands, by putting off the body of flesh, \u24d6 in the circumcision of Christ, \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 Col 1:22; 3:9
\u24d7 Mt 1:17; Eph 5:2"}, {"pk": 4057303, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 51, "chapter": 2, "verse": 12, "text": "when you were buried with him \u24d8 in baptism, in which you were also raised with him \u24d9 through faith in the working of God, who raised him from the dead. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Mt 17:9; Jn 5:25; 20:9; 21:14; Ac 2:24
\u24d8 Rm 6:4
\u24d9 Eph 2:6; Col 3:1"}, {"pk": 4057304, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 51, "chapter": 2, "verse": 13, "text": "And when you were dead in trespasses and in the uncircumcision of your flesh, he made you alive with him and forgave us all our trespasses."}, {"pk": 4057305, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 51, "chapter": 2, "verse": 14, "text": "He erased the certificate of debt, with its obligations, that was against us and opposed to us, and has taken it away by nailing it to the cross. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Lk 9:23; 23:26"}, {"pk": 4057306, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 51, "chapter": 2, "verse": 15, "text": "He disarmed the rulers and authorities and disgraced them publicly; he triumphed over them in him. [3] \u24dc", "comment": "[3] Or them through it
\u24dc Lk 10:18; Jn 12:31; 16:11; Eph 6:12; Heb 2:14"}, {"pk": 4057307, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 51, "chapter": 2, "verse": 16, "text": "Therefore, don\u2019t let anyone judge \u24dd you in regard to food and drink \u24d0 or in the matter of a festival or a new moon \u24d1 or a Sabbath day. [4]", "comment": "[4] Or or sabbaths
\u24dd Lk 6:37
\u24d0 Jn 6:55; Rm 14:3,17; 1Co 8:4; Heb 9:10
\u24d1 Ps 81:3"}, {"pk": 4057308, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 51, "chapter": 2, "verse": 17, "text": "These are a shadow \u24d2 of what was to come; \u24d3 the substance is [5] Christ. \u24d4", "comment": "[5] Or substance belongs to
\u24d2 Heb 8:5; 10:1
\u24d3 Rm 8:38
\u24d4 Gl 3:24; 5:2"}, {"pk": 4057309, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 51, "chapter": 2, "verse": 18, "text": "Let no one condemn [6] you \u24d5 by delighting in ascetic practices \u24d6 and the worship of angels, claiming access to a visionary realm. Such people are inflated \u24d7 by empty notions of their unspiritual [7] mind.", "comment": "\u24d7 1Co 4:6
[6] Or disqualify
\u24d5 1Co 9:24; Php 3:14
\u24d6 Col 3:12
[7] Lit fleshly"}, {"pk": 4057310, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 51, "chapter": 2, "verse": 19, "text": "He doesn\u2019t hold on to the head, from whom the whole body, \u24d8 nourished and held together by its ligaments and tendons, grows with growth from God.", "comment": "\u24d8 1Co 6:13; Eph 4:4"}, {"pk": 4057311, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 51, "chapter": 2, "verse": 20, "text": "If you died with Christ \u24d9 to the elements of this world, why do you live as if you still belonged to the world? Why do you submit to regulations:", "comment": "\u24d9 Rm 6:8; 1Pt 2:24"}, {"pk": 4057312, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 51, "chapter": 2, "verse": 21, "text": "\u201cDon\u2019t handle, don\u2019t taste, don\u2019t touch\u201d?"}, {"pk": 4057313, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 51, "chapter": 2, "verse": 22, "text": "All these regulations refer to what is destined to perish by being used up; they are human commands and doctrines."}, {"pk": 4057314, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 51, "chapter": 2, "verse": 23, "text": "Although these have a reputation for wisdom \u24da by promoting self-made religion, false humility, and severe treatment of the body, they are not of any value in curbing self-indulgence. [8] \u24db", "comment": "[8] Lit value against indulgence of the flesh
\u24da Ac 7:22
\u24db 1Tm 4:8"}, {"pk": 4057315, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 51, "chapter": 3, "verse": 1, "text": "So if you have been raised with Christ, seek the things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Heb 10:12"}, {"pk": 4057316, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 51, "chapter": 3, "verse": 2, "text": "Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Php 3:19"}, {"pk": 4057317, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 51, "chapter": 3, "verse": 3, "text": "For you died, \u24d0 and your life is hidden with Christ in God.", "comment": "\u24d0 Rm 6:8"}, {"pk": 4057318, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 51, "chapter": 3, "verse": 4, "text": "When Christ, who is your [1] life, appears, \u24d1 then you also will appear with him in glory. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Lk 9:32; Jn 17:24; 2Co 3:18; 2Pt 3:18
[1] Other mss read our
\u24d1 2Co 4:11; 1Jn 1:2; 2:28"}, {"pk": 4057319, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 51, "chapter": 3, "verse": 5, "text": "Therefore, put to death what belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, \u24d3 lust, \u24d4 evil desire, and greed, \u24d5 which is idolatry. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d5 Eph 5:3
\u24d3 1Th 4:3,7
\u24d4 Rm 1:26; 1Th 4:5
\u24d6 1Co 10:14; Gl 5:20; 1Pt 4:3"}, {"pk": 4057320, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 51, "chapter": 3, "verse": 6, "text": "Because of these, God\u2019s wrath \u24d7 is coming upon the disobedient, [2]", "comment": "[2] Other mss omit upon the disobedient
\u24d7 Jms 1:19; Rv 6:16"}, {"pk": 4057321, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 51, "chapter": 3, "verse": 7, "text": "and you once walked in these things when you were living \u24d8 in them.", "comment": "\u24d8 Lk 15:13; Rm 6:2"}, {"pk": 4057322, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 51, "chapter": 3, "verse": 8, "text": "But now, put away \u24d9 all the following: anger, \u24da wrath, \u24db malice, \u24dc slander, \u24dd and filthy language from your mouth. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd Jn 10:33; Rv 13:6
\u24d9 Rm 13:12
\u24da Jms 1:19
\u24db Rv 14:19
\u24dc 1Co 14:20
\u24d0 Eph 4:22-31"}, {"pk": 4057323, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 51, "chapter": 3, "verse": 9, "text": "Do not lie \u24d1 to one another, since you have put off \u24d2 the old self \u24d3 with its practices", "comment": "\u24d2 Col 2:15
\u24d1 Lv 19:11; 1Tm 2:7
\u24d3 Eph 4:22"}, {"pk": 4057324, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 51, "chapter": 3, "verse": 10, "text": "and have put on \u24d4 the new self. You are being renewed in knowledge according to the image of your [3] Creator. \u24d5", "comment": "[3] Lit his
\u24d4 Pr 31:25
\u24d5 Mk 13:19; Jn 1:3; Rv 3:14"}, {"pk": 4057325, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 51, "chapter": 3, "verse": 11, "text": "In Christ there is not Greek and Jew, circumcision and uncircumcision, barbarian, Scythian, slave and free; but Christ is all and in all. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Eph 1:23"}, {"pk": 4057326, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 51, "chapter": 3, "verse": 12, "text": "Therefore, as God\u2019s chosen ones, holy and dearly loved, \u24d7 put on compassion, kindness, \u24d8 humility, \u24d9 gentleness, \u24da and patience, \u24db", "comment": "\u24d7 Jn 3:16; 2Th 2:13; Rv 12:11
\u24d8 2Co 6:6
\u24db 2Tm 3:10
\u24d9 Ac 20:19; Eph 4:2; Php 2:3; Col 2:18,23; 1Pt 5:5
\u24da Jms 3:13"}, {"pk": 4057327, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 51, "chapter": 3, "verse": 13, "text": "bearing with one another and forgiving one another if anyone has a grievance against another. Just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you are also to forgive. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc 2Co 2:7,10; 12:13; Eph 4:32"}, {"pk": 4057328, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 51, "chapter": 3, "verse": 14, "text": "Above all, put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity."}, {"pk": 4057329, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 51, "chapter": 3, "verse": 15, "text": "And let the peace of Christ, to which you were also called \u24dd in one body, rule your hearts. And be thankful.", "comment": "\u24dd Jn 14:27; 1Co 7:15; Php 4:7"}, {"pk": 4057330, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 51, "chapter": 3, "verse": 16, "text": "Let the word of Christ dwell richly among you, in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another through psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, [4] singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.", "comment": "[4] Or and songs prompted by the Spirit"}, {"pk": 4057331, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 51, "chapter": 3, "verse": 17, "text": "And whatever you do, in word or in deed, do everything in the name \u24d0 of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.", "comment": "\u24d0 Jn 14:13; Php 2:10"}, {"pk": 4057332, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 51, "chapter": 3, "verse": 18, "text": "Wives, submit yourselves to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Eph 5:22\u20146:9"}, {"pk": 4057333, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 51, "chapter": 3, "verse": 19, "text": "Husbands, \u24d2 love your wives \u24d3 and don\u2019t be bitter \u24d4 toward them.", "comment": "\u24d4 Rv 8:11; 10:9-10
\u24d2 1Pt 3:1
\u24d3 Eph 5:25; 1Pt 3:1"}, {"pk": 4057334, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 51, "chapter": 3, "verse": 20, "text": "Children, \u24d5 obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord.", "comment": "\u24d5 Gn 3:16; Lv 10:14; Dt 31:12; Ps 37:25; Pr 20:7; Lk 1:7; Ac 2:39; Heb 2:13"}, {"pk": 4057335, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 51, "chapter": 3, "verse": 21, "text": "Fathers, \u24d6 do not exasperate \u24d7 your children, so that they won\u2019t become discouraged.", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 103:13; Eph 6:4; Heb 11:23
\u24d7 2Co 9:2"}, {"pk": 4057336, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 51, "chapter": 3, "verse": 22, "text": "Slaves, obey your human \u24d8 masters in everything. Don\u2019t work only while being watched, as people-pleasers, but work wholeheartedly, fearing the Lord. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d8 Rm 1:3; 4:1; 8:4-5,12-13; 9:3,5; 1Co 1:26; 10:18; 2Co 1:17; 5:16; 10:2-3; 11:18; Gl 4:23,29; Eph 6:5
\u24d9 Pr 1:7; Rv 14:7"}, {"pk": 4057337, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 51, "chapter": 3, "verse": 23, "text": "Whatever you do, do it from the heart, as something done for the Lord and not for people, \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Eph 6:7"}, {"pk": 4057338, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 51, "chapter": 3, "verse": 24, "text": "knowing that you will receive the reward of an inheritance from the Lord. You serve the Lord Christ."}, {"pk": 4057339, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 51, "chapter": 3, "verse": 25, "text": "For the wrongdoer \u24db will be paid back for whatever wrong he has done, and there is no favoritism.", "comment": "\u24db Rv 2:11"}, {"pk": 4057340, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 51, "chapter": 4, "verse": 1, "text": "Masters, \u24dc deal with your slaves justly and fairly, since you know that you too have a Master in heaven.", "comment": "\u24dc Col 3:22"}, {"pk": 4057341, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 51, "chapter": 4, "verse": 2, "text": "Devote yourselves \u24dd to prayer; stay alert in it with thanksgiving.", "comment": "\u24dd Rm 12:12"}, {"pk": 4057342, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 51, "chapter": 4, "verse": 3, "text": "At the same time, pray also for us that God may open a door \u24d0 to us for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, \u24d1 for which I am in chains, \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d0 Ac 14:27; 1Co 16:9; 2Co 2:12
\u24d1 1Co 2:7; Eph 3:4; 5:2
\u24d2 Ac 27:2; 28:16,30; Eph 6:18-20"}, {"pk": 4057343, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 51, "chapter": 4, "verse": 4, "text": "so that I may make it known as I should."}, {"pk": 4057344, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 51, "chapter": 4, "verse": 5, "text": "Act wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the time. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Eph 5:15-17"}, {"pk": 4057345, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 51, "chapter": 4, "verse": 6, "text": "Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, \u24d4 so that you may know how you should answer each person. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d4 Mk 9:50; Lk 14:34
\u24d5 1Pt 3:15"}, {"pk": 4057346, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 51, "chapter": 4, "verse": 7, "text": "Tychicus, \u24d6 our dearly loved brother, faithful \u24d7 minister, and fellow servant in the Lord, will tell you all the news about me.", "comment": "\u24d6 Ac 20:4; Ti 3:12
\u24d7 Nm 23:19"}, {"pk": 4057347, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 51, "chapter": 4, "verse": 8, "text": "I have sent him to you for this very purpose, so that you may know how we are [1] and so that he may encourage \u24d8 your hearts. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Eph 6:21-22; Col 2:2
[1] Other mss read that he may know how you are
\u24d8 Lk 16:25"}, {"pk": 4057348, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 51, "chapter": 4, "verse": 9, "text": "He is coming with Onesimus, \u24da a faithful and dearly loved brother, who is one of you. They will tell you about everything here.", "comment": "\u24da Phm 10,16"}, {"pk": 4057349, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 51, "chapter": 4, "verse": 10, "text": "Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner, sends you greetings, as does Mark, \u24db Barnabas\u2019s \u24dc cousin (concerning whom you have received instructions: if he comes to you, welcome him),", "comment": "\u24db Phm 24
\u24dc Ac 4:36"}, {"pk": 4057350, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 51, "chapter": 4, "verse": 11, "text": "and so does Jesus who is called Justus. These alone of the circumcised are my coworkers for the kingdom of God, and they have been a comfort to me."}, {"pk": 4057351, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 51, "chapter": 4, "verse": 12, "text": "Epaphras, \u24dd who is one of you, a servant of Christ Jesus, sends you greetings. He is always wrestling \u24d0 for you in his prayers, so that you can stand mature and fully assured [2] in everything God wills. \u24d1", "comment": "[2] Other mss read and complete
\u24dd Col 1:7; Phm 23
\u24d0 Jd 3
\u24d1 Gl 1:4; Eph 1:9"}, {"pk": 4057352, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 51, "chapter": 4, "verse": 13, "text": "For I testify about him that he works hard [3] \u24d2 for you, for those in Laodicea, \u24d3 and for those in Hierapolis.", "comment": "\u24d3 Col 2:1
[3] Other mss read he has a great zeal
\u24d2 Jd 3"}, {"pk": 4057353, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 51, "chapter": 4, "verse": 14, "text": "Luke, the dearly loved physician, and Demas \u24d4 send you greetings.", "comment": "\u24d4 2Tm 4:10"}, {"pk": 4057354, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 51, "chapter": 4, "verse": 15, "text": "Give my greetings to the brothers and sisters in Laodicea, and to Nympha and the church in her home. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Ac 12:12; Rm 16:5"}, {"pk": 4057355, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 51, "chapter": 4, "verse": 16, "text": "After this letter has been read at your gathering, have it read also in the church of the Laodiceans; and see that you also read the letter from Laodicea."}, {"pk": 4057356, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 51, "chapter": 4, "verse": 17, "text": "And tell Archippus, \u24d6 \u201cPay attention to the ministry you have received in the Lord, so that you can accomplish it.\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 Phm 2
\u24d7 2Tm 4:5"}, {"pk": 4057357, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 51, "chapter": 4, "verse": 18, "text": "I, Paul, am writing this greeting with my own hand. Remember my chains. \u24d8 Grace be with you. [4] \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 1Tm 6:21; 2Tm 4:22; Ti 3:15
\u24d8 Php 1:7
[4] Other mss add Amen."}, {"pk": 4057358, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 52, "chapter": 1, "verse": 1, "text": "Paul, Silvanus, [1] \u24da and Timothy: \u24db To the church of the Thessalonians \u24dc in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Grace to you and peace. [2]", "comment": "\u24dc Ac 17:1
[1] Or Silas; Ac 15:22-32; 16:19-40; 17:1-16
\u24da Ac 15:22; 2Co 1:19; 2Th 1:1; 1Pt 5:12
\u24db Ac 16:1; 1Tm 1:2
[2] Other mss add from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ"}, {"pk": 4057359, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 52, "chapter": 1, "verse": 2, "text": "We always thank God for all of you, making mention of you constantly in our prayers."}, {"pk": 4057360, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 52, "chapter": 1, "verse": 3, "text": "We recall, in the presence of our God and Father, \u24dd your work produced by faith, \u24d0 your labor motivated by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d0 Rm 3:28; 9:32; Gl 2:16; 5:6; 2Th 1:11; Heb 6:1; Jms 2:14-26; Rv 2:19
\u24dd Php 4:20
\u24d1 Ac 15:26"}, {"pk": 4057361, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 52, "chapter": 1, "verse": 4, "text": "For we know, brothers and sisters loved \u24d2 by God, \u24d3 that he has chosen you, \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d3 Dt 33:12; 2Th 2:13
\u24d2 Jn 3:16; Rv 12:11
\u24d4 Mt 24:22; Eph 1:4"}, {"pk": 4057362, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 52, "chapter": 1, "verse": 5, "text": "because our gospel did not come to you in word only, but also in power, in the Holy Spirit, \u24d5 and with full assurance. You know how we lived among you \u24d6 for your benefit,", "comment": "\u24d6 Ac 20:18; 1Th 2:10
\u24d5 Jn 1:33; Ac 2:4; Rm 8:9; 1Co 2:4; Gl 5:25; Ti 3:5; Rv 3:22"}, {"pk": 4057363, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 52, "chapter": 1, "verse": 6, "text": "and you yourselves became imitators of us and of the Lord when, in spite of severe persecution, you welcomed the message \u24d7 with joy from the Holy Spirit.", "comment": "\u24d7 Heb 4:12"}, {"pk": 4057364, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 52, "chapter": 1, "verse": 7, "text": "As a result, you became an example to all the believers in Macedonia \u24d8 and Achaia. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Ac 18:12
\u24d8 Ac 16:9"}, {"pk": 4057365, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 52, "chapter": 1, "verse": 8, "text": "For the word of the Lord rang out from you, not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but in every place that your faith [3] \u24da in God has gone out. Therefore, we don\u2019t need to say anything,", "comment": "\u24da Gl 2:16
[3] Or in every place news of your faith"}, {"pk": 4057366, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 52, "chapter": 1, "verse": 9, "text": "for they themselves report [4] what kind of reception \u24db we had from you: how you turned \u24dc to God from idols \u24dd to serve the living \u24d0 and true \u24d1 God", "comment": "\u24db Ac 17:1-9
\u24dc 1Pt 2:25
\u24dd Gn 31:19; 1Co 8:4
\u24d1 Jn 4:23; 1Jn 5:20
\u24d0 Dt 5:26
[4] Lit report about us"}, {"pk": 4057367, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 52, "chapter": 1, "verse": 10, "text": "and to wait \u24d2 for his Son \u24d3 from heaven, whom he raised from the dead \u24d4 \u2009\u2014\u2009Jesus, who rescues us \u24d5 from the coming wrath. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Rm 2:5; 1Th 5:9; Rv 6:16
\u24d2 Jd 21
\u24d3 Heb 1:2
\u24d4 Mt 17:9; Jn 5:25
\u24d5 Mt 27:43"}, {"pk": 4057368, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 52, "chapter": 2, "verse": 1, "text": "For you yourselves know, brothers and sisters, that our visit \u24d7 with you was not without result.", "comment": "\u24d7 Ac 17:1-9"}, {"pk": 4057369, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 52, "chapter": 2, "verse": 2, "text": "On the contrary, after we had previously suffered \u24d8 and were treated outrageously in Philippi, \u24d9 as you know, we were emboldened by our God to speak the gospel of God to you in spite of great opposition.", "comment": "\u24d8 Ac 16:19-24
\u24d9 Php 1:1"}, {"pk": 4057370, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 52, "chapter": 2, "verse": 3, "text": "For our exhortation didn\u2019t come from error or impurity \u24da or an intent to deceive. \u24db", "comment": "\u24da 1Th 4:7
\u24db Ps 10:7"}, {"pk": 4057371, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 52, "chapter": 2, "verse": 4, "text": "Instead, just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted \u24dc with the gospel, \u24dd so we speak, not to please people, but rather God, \u24d0 who examines our hearts. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d0 Jn 5:44; 12:43; 1Co 4:5; 2Co 10:18; Gl 1:10; Php 3:19; 1Th 2:15; 1Pt 3:4
\u24dc Lk 16:11
\u24dd Ac 15:7; Gl 2:7; 1Tm 1:11
\u24d1 Ps 17:3; Pr 21:2; Rm 8:27"}, {"pk": 4057372, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 52, "chapter": 2, "verse": 5, "text": "For we never used flattering speech, as you know, or had greedy \u24d2 motives \u24d3 \u2009\u2014\u2009God is our witness \u24d4 \u2009\u2014\u2009", "comment": "\u24d2 Eph 5:3
\u24d3 Mk 12:40; Lk 20:47; Jn 15:22; Ac 27:30; Php 1:18
\u24d4 Rm 1:9"}, {"pk": 4057373, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 52, "chapter": 2, "verse": 6, "text": "and we didn\u2019t seek glory \u24d5 from people, either from you or from others.", "comment": "\u24d5 Php 3:19"}, {"pk": 4057374, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 52, "chapter": 2, "verse": 7, "text": "Although we could have been a burden as Christ\u2019s apostles, \u24d6 instead we were gentle [1] among you, as a nurse [2] nurtures her own children.", "comment": "\u24d6 Ac 1:2; Jd 17
[1] Many mss read infants
[2] Or nursing mother"}, {"pk": 4057375, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 52, "chapter": 2, "verse": 8, "text": "We cared so much for you that we were pleased to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own lives, because you had become dear to us."}, {"pk": 4057376, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 52, "chapter": 2, "verse": 9, "text": "For you remember our labor and hardship, brothers and sisters. Working \u24d7 night and day so that we would not burden any of you, we preached God\u2019s gospel to you.", "comment": "\u24d7 2Jn 8"}, {"pk": 4057377, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 52, "chapter": 2, "verse": 10, "text": "You are witnesses, \u24d8 and so is God, of how devoutly, righteously, \u24d9 and blamelessly \u24da we conducted ourselves with you believers.", "comment": "\u24da 1Th 5:23
\u24d8 Rm 1:9
\u24d9 Ti 2:12"}, {"pk": 4057378, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 52, "chapter": 2, "verse": 11, "text": "As you know, like a father with his own children, \u24db", "comment": "\u24db 1Co 4:14; Gl 4:19; 1Tm 1:2; Phm 10"}, {"pk": 4057379, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 52, "chapter": 2, "verse": 12, "text": "we encouraged, comforted, and implored each one of you to live worthy of God, \u24dc who calls you into his own kingdom \u24dd and glory. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd Mk 1:15; Ac 20:25
\u24dc 3Jn 6
\u24d0 Lk 9:32; 24:26; Jn 17:24; 2Co 3:18; 1Pt 5:1; 2Pt 3:18"}, {"pk": 4057380, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 52, "chapter": 2, "verse": 13, "text": "This is why we constantly thank God, because when you received the word of God that you heard from us, you welcomed it not as a human message, but as it truly is, \u24d1 the word of God, \u24d2 which also works effectively in you who believe.", "comment": "\u24d1 2Th 3:1
\u24d2 Lk 8:21"}, {"pk": 4057381, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 52, "chapter": 2, "verse": 14, "text": "For you, brothers and sisters, became imitators of God\u2019s churches in Christ Jesus that are in Judea, \u24d3 since you have also suffered \u24d4 the same things from people of your own country, \u24d5 just as they did from the Jews", "comment": "\u24d4 Php 1:29
\u24d3 Lk 1:5
\u24d5 Ac 17:5"}, {"pk": 4057382, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 52, "chapter": 2, "verse": 15, "text": "who killed the Lord Jesus \u24d6 and the prophets and persecuted us. \u24d7 They displease God and are hostile to everyone,", "comment": "\u24d6 Lk 24:20
\u24d7 Rm 11:3"}, {"pk": 4057383, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 52, "chapter": 2, "verse": 16, "text": "by keeping us from speaking to the Gentiles so that they may be saved. As a result, they are constantly filling up their sins to the limit, \u24d8 and wrath has overtaken them at last. [3]", "comment": "\u24d8 Mt 23:30-32
[3] Or to the end"}, {"pk": 4057384, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 52, "chapter": 2, "verse": 17, "text": "But as for us, brothers and sisters, after we were forced to leave you [4] for a short time (in person, not in heart \u24d9), we greatly desired and made every effort to return \u24da and see you face to face.", "comment": "[4] Lit orphaned from you
\u24d9 Col 2:5
\u24da 1Th 3:10"}, {"pk": 4057385, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 52, "chapter": 2, "verse": 18, "text": "So we wanted to come to you\u2009\u2014\u2009even I, Paul, time and again\u2009\u2014\u2009but Satan \u24db hindered us.", "comment": "\u24db Mt 4:1,10; Ac 13:10"}, {"pk": 4057386, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 52, "chapter": 2, "verse": 19, "text": "For who is our hope or joy \u24dc or crown \u24dd of boasting \u24d0 in the presence of our Lord \u24d1 Jesus at his coming? \u24d2 Is it not you? \u24d3", "comment": "\u24dc Jn 15:11; 2Co 6:10
\u24d3 1Co 15:31; 2Co 1:14; Php 4:1; 2Th 1:4
\u24d0 2Co 12:5; Jms 4:16
\u24d1 Rv 11:8
\u24d2 1Th 1:10; 1Jn 2:28
\u24dd Rv 12:1"}, {"pk": 4057387, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 52, "chapter": 2, "verse": 20, "text": "Indeed you are our glory \u24d4 and joy!", "comment": "\u24d4 Jn 12:43; Php 3:19"}, {"pk": 4057388, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 52, "chapter": 3, "verse": 1, "text": "Therefore, when we could no longer stand it, we thought it was better to be left alone in Athens. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Ac 17:15"}, {"pk": 4057389, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 52, "chapter": 3, "verse": 2, "text": "And we sent Timothy, \u24d6 our brother and God\u2019s coworker [1] in the gospel of Christ, \u24d7 to strengthen and encourage you concerning your faith,", "comment": "[1] Other mss read servant
\u24d6 Ac 16:1; 1Tm 1:2
\u24d7 Php 1:27"}, {"pk": 4057390, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 52, "chapter": 3, "verse": 3, "text": "so that no one will be shaken by these afflictions. For you yourselves know that we are appointed to this."}, {"pk": 4057391, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 52, "chapter": 3, "verse": 4, "text": "In fact, when we were with you, we told you in advance that we were going to experience affliction, and as you know, it happened."}, {"pk": 4057392, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 52, "chapter": 3, "verse": 5, "text": "For this reason, when I could no longer stand it, I also sent him to find out about your faith, fearing that the tempter had tempted you and that our labor might be for nothing."}, {"pk": 4057393, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 52, "chapter": 3, "verse": 6, "text": "But now Timothy has come to us \u24d8 from you and brought us good news about your faith and love. He reported that you always have good memories of us and that you long to see us, as we also long to see you. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d8 Ac 18:5
\u24d9 1Co 11:2; Php 1:8"}, {"pk": 4057394, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 52, "chapter": 3, "verse": 7, "text": "Therefore, brothers and sisters, in all our distress and affliction, we were encouraged about you through your faith."}, {"pk": 4057395, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 52, "chapter": 3, "verse": 8, "text": "For now we live, if you stand firm \u24da in the Lord.", "comment": "\u24da Rm 14:4; 1Co 16:13; Php 1:27"}, {"pk": 4057396, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 52, "chapter": 3, "verse": 9, "text": "How can we thank God for you in return for all the joy \u24db we experience before our God because of you,", "comment": "\u24db Jn 15:11; 2Co 6:10; Php 1:18"}, {"pk": 4057397, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 52, "chapter": 3, "verse": 10, "text": "as we pray very earnestly night and day to see you face to face \u24dc and to complete what is lacking in your faith? \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Col 1:24
\u24dc 1Th 2:17"}, {"pk": 4057398, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 52, "chapter": 3, "verse": 11, "text": "Now may our God and Father \u24d0 himself, and our Lord Jesus, \u24d1 direct our way to you.", "comment": "\u24d0 Jn 8:42; Php 4:20
\u24d1 Ac 20:21"}, {"pk": 4057399, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 52, "chapter": 3, "verse": 12, "text": "And may the Lord cause you to increase and overflow with love \u24d2 for one another \u24d3 and for everyone, just as we do for you.", "comment": "\u24d2 Lk 7:42
\u24d3 Rm 13:8"}, {"pk": 4057400, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 52, "chapter": 3, "verse": 13, "text": "May he make your hearts blameless \u24d4 in holiness \u24d5 before our God and Father at the coming \u24d6 of our Lord \u24d7 Jesus with all his saints. Amen. [2]", "comment": "\u24d4 Lk 1:6
\u24d5 Rm 1:4; 1Co 7:14; 2Co 7:1
\u24d6 1Th 1:10; 1Jn 2:28
\u24d7 Rv 11:8
[2] Other mss omit Amen."}, {"pk": 4057401, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 52, "chapter": 4, "verse": 1, "text": "Additionally then, brothers and sisters, we ask and encourage you in the Lord Jesus, that as you have received instruction from us on how you should live and please God\u2009\u2014\u2009as you are doing [1] \u2009\u2014\u2009do this even more.", "comment": "[1] Lit walking"}, {"pk": 4057402, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 52, "chapter": 4, "verse": 2, "text": "For you know what commands we gave you through the Lord Jesus."}, {"pk": 4057403, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 52, "chapter": 4, "verse": 3, "text": "For this is God\u2019s will, \u24d8 your sanctification: \u24d9 that you keep away \u24da from sexual immorality,", "comment": "\u24da 1Tm 4:3
\u24d8 1Th 5:18
\u24d9 Rm 6:19,22; 1Co 1:30; 2Th 2:13; 1Tm 2:15; Heb 12:14; 1Pt 1:2"}, {"pk": 4057404, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 52, "chapter": 4, "verse": 4, "text": "that each of you knows how to control his own body [2] in holiness and honor,", "comment": "[2] Or to acquire his own wife; lit to possess his own vessel"}, {"pk": 4057405, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 52, "chapter": 4, "verse": 5, "text": "not with lustful passions, \u24db like the Gentiles, who don\u2019t know God.", "comment": "\u24db 2Pt 1:4; 2:10"}, {"pk": 4057406, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 52, "chapter": 4, "verse": 6, "text": "This means one must not transgress against and take advantage \u24dc of a brother or sister in this manner, because the Lord is an avenger of all these offenses, as we also previously told and warned you.", "comment": "\u24dc 2Co 12:17"}, {"pk": 4057407, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 52, "chapter": 4, "verse": 7, "text": "For God has not called us to impurity \u24dd but to live in holiness.", "comment": "\u24dd Mt 23:27; 2Co 12:21; Gl 5:19; Eph 4:19; 5:3; Col 3:5; 1Th 2:3"}, {"pk": 4057408, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 52, "chapter": 4, "verse": 8, "text": "Consequently, anyone who rejects this does not reject man, but God, who gives you his Holy Spirit. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 51:11; Jn 1:33; Ac 2:4; Rm 8:9; Gl 5:25; Ti 3:5; 1Jn 5:8; Rv 3:22"}, {"pk": 4057409, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 52, "chapter": 4, "verse": 9, "text": "About brotherly love: You don\u2019t need me to write you because you yourselves are taught by God \u24d1 to love one another. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 1Jn 3:11
\u24d1 Jn 6:45"}, {"pk": 4057410, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 52, "chapter": 4, "verse": 10, "text": "In fact, you are doing this toward all the brothers and sisters in the entire region of Macedonia. \u24d3 But we encourage you, brothers and sisters, to do this even more,", "comment": "\u24d3 Ac 16:9"}, {"pk": 4057411, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 52, "chapter": 4, "verse": 11, "text": "to seek to lead a quiet life, \u24d4 to mind your own business, [3] and to work \u24d5 with your own hands, as we commanded you,", "comment": "[3] Lit to practice one\u2019s own things
\u24d4 Lk 14:4; 23:56; Ac 11:18; 21:14
\u24d5 2Th 3:12; 2Jn 8"}, {"pk": 4057412, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 52, "chapter": 4, "verse": 12, "text": "so that you may behave properly \u24d6 in the presence of outsiders and not be dependent on anyone. [4] \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 Rm 13:13; 1Co 14:40
[4] Or not need anything, or not be in need
\u24d7 Eph 4:28"}, {"pk": 4057413, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 52, "chapter": 4, "verse": 13, "text": "We do not want you to be uninformed, brothers and sisters, concerning those who are asleep, so that you will not grieve like the rest, who have no hope. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Jr 14:19; Eph 2:12; 1Th 1:3"}, {"pk": 4057414, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 52, "chapter": 4, "verse": 14, "text": "For if we believe that Jesus died and rose \u24d9 again, \u24da in the same way, through Jesus, \u24db God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep.", "comment": "\u24d9 Lk 18:33
\u24da Rm 14:9,15; 1Co 8:11; 15:3-4; 2Co 5:15
\u24db Jn 14:19; Rm 8:11; 1Co 6:14; 15:18-20; 2Co 4:14; Php 1:23"}, {"pk": 4057415, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 52, "chapter": 4, "verse": 15, "text": "For we say this to you by a word from the Lord: \u24dc We who are still alive at the Lord\u2019s coming \u24dd will certainly not precede those who have fallen asleep. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd 1Jn 2:28
\u24dc 2Pt 1:21; Rv 11:8
\u24d0 1Co 15:51"}, {"pk": 4057416, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 52, "chapter": 4, "verse": 16, "text": "For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a shout, [5] \u24d1 with the archangel\u2019s \u24d2 voice, and with the trumpet of God, and the dead in Christ \u24d3 will rise first.", "comment": "\u24d2 Jd 9
[5] Or command
\u24d1 Jn 5:25
\u24d3 Rm 16:7; 1Co 15:18; 1Pt 5:14; Rv 14:13; 20:5"}, {"pk": 4057417, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 52, "chapter": 4, "verse": 17, "text": "Then \u24d4 we who are still alive, who are left, will be caught up together with them in the clouds \u24d5 to meet the Lord in the air, and so we will always be with the Lord.", "comment": "\u24d4 1Co 15:23,51-52
\u24d5 Mt 26:64"}, {"pk": 4057418, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 52, "chapter": 4, "verse": 18, "text": "Therefore encourage [6] one another with these words.", "comment": "[6] Or comfort"}, {"pk": 4057419, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 52, "chapter": 5, "verse": 1, "text": "About the times and the seasons: \u24d6 Brothers and sisters, you do not need anything to be written to you.", "comment": "\u24d6 Dn 2:21; Ac 1:7"}, {"pk": 4057420, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 52, "chapter": 5, "verse": 2, "text": "For you yourselves know very well that the day of the Lord \u24d7 will come just like a thief \u24d8 in the night.", "comment": "\u24d8 Jn 10:1
\u24d7 Jl 2:1; Mt 25:13; Ac 2:20; Php 1:6"}, {"pk": 4057421, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 52, "chapter": 5, "verse": 3, "text": "When they say, \u201cPeace and security,\u201d then sudden destruction \u24d9 will come upon them, like labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape.", "comment": "\u24d9 2Th 1:9"}, {"pk": 4057422, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 52, "chapter": 5, "verse": 4, "text": "But you, brothers and sisters, are not in the dark, for this day to surprise you like a thief. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Jb 24:13-17"}, {"pk": 4057423, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 52, "chapter": 5, "verse": 5, "text": "For you are all children of light and children of the day. We do not belong to the night or the darkness. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Col 1:13"}, {"pk": 4057424, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 52, "chapter": 5, "verse": 6, "text": "So then, let us not sleep, like the rest, but let us stay awake and be self-controlled."}, {"pk": 4057425, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 52, "chapter": 5, "verse": 7, "text": "For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk, get drunk at night."}, {"pk": 4057426, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 52, "chapter": 5, "verse": 8, "text": "But since we belong to the day, let us be self-controlled \u24dc and put on the armor \u24dd of faith and love, and a helmet \u24d0 of the hope of salvation.", "comment": "\u24dc 1Pt 5:8
\u24dd Eph 6:14; Rv 9:9,17
\u24d0 1Sm 17:5,38; Ps 60:7; 108:8; Is 59:17; Eph 6:17"}, {"pk": 4057427, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 52, "chapter": 5, "verse": 9, "text": "For God did not appoint us to wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord \u24d1 Jesus Christ, \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Ac 15:26
\u24d1 Rv 11:8"}, {"pk": 4057428, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 52, "chapter": 5, "verse": 10, "text": "who died for us, \u24d3 so that whether we are awake or asleep, \u24d4 we may live together with him. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d4 1Th 5:6
\u24d3 Jn 11:51; Rm 14:9; 1Co 8:11; Gl 1:4
\u24d5 Lk 20:38; Php 1:23"}, {"pk": 4057429, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 52, "chapter": 5, "verse": 11, "text": "Therefore encourage one another and build each other up as you are already doing."}, {"pk": 4057430, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 52, "chapter": 5, "verse": 12, "text": "Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to give recognition \u24d6 to those who labor among you and lead you [1] in the Lord and admonish you,", "comment": "[1] Or care for you
\u24d6 1Co 16:18; Php 2:29"}, {"pk": 4057431, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 52, "chapter": 5, "verse": 13, "text": "and to regard them very highly in love because of their work. Be at peace \u24d7 among yourselves.", "comment": "\u24d7 Mk 9:50"}, {"pk": 4057432, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 52, "chapter": 5, "verse": 14, "text": "And we exhort you, brothers and sisters: \u24d8 warn those who are idle, [2] comfort the discouraged, help the weak, be patient \u24d9 with everyone.", "comment": "[2] Or who are disorderly, or who are undisciplined
\u24d8 2Th 3:15
\u24d9 Mt 18:26,29; Lk 18:7; 1Co 13:4; Heb 6:15; Jms 5:7-8; 2Pt 3:9"}, {"pk": 4057433, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 52, "chapter": 5, "verse": 15, "text": "See to it that no one repays evil for evil \u24da to anyone, \u24db but always pursue what is good for one another and for all. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Rm 12:9; Gl 6:10; 1Th 5:21
\u24da Mt 5:44; Rm 12:17; 1Pt 3:9
\u24db Lk 7:47"}, {"pk": 4057434, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 52, "chapter": 5, "verse": 16, "text": "Rejoice \u24dd always,", "comment": "\u24dd 2Co 6:10; Php 1:18"}, {"pk": 4057435, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 52, "chapter": 5, "verse": 17, "text": "pray constantly,"}, {"pk": 4057436, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 52, "chapter": 5, "verse": 18, "text": "give thanks in everything; for this is God\u2019s will \u24d0 for you in Christ Jesus.", "comment": "\u24d0 Eph 6:6; 1Th 4:3; 1Pt 2:15; 4:2; 1Jn 2:17"}, {"pk": 4057437, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 52, "chapter": 5, "verse": 19, "text": "Don\u2019t stifle the Spirit."}, {"pk": 4057438, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 52, "chapter": 5, "verse": 20, "text": "Don\u2019t despise prophecies,"}, {"pk": 4057439, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 52, "chapter": 5, "verse": 21, "text": "but test all things. \u24d1 Hold on to what is good.", "comment": "\u24d1 Eph 5:17"}, {"pk": 4057440, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 52, "chapter": 5, "verse": 22, "text": "Stay away \u24d2 from every kind of evil.", "comment": "\u24d2 1Tm 4:3"}, {"pk": 4057441, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 52, "chapter": 5, "verse": 23, "text": "Now may the God of peace \u24d3 himself sanctify you completely. And may your whole spirit, \u24d4 soul, and body be kept sound and blameless at the coming \u24d5 of our Lord \u24d6 Jesus Christ. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 1Jn 2:28
\u24d3 Rm 15:33
\u24d4 Ps 51:12
\u24d5 1Th 1:10
\u24d6 Rv 11:8"}, {"pk": 4057442, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 52, "chapter": 5, "verse": 24, "text": "He who calls \u24d8 you \u24d9 is faithful; he will do it.", "comment": "\u24d9 1Pt 1:15
\u24d8 Col 3:15"}, {"pk": 4057443, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 52, "chapter": 5, "verse": 25, "text": "Brothers and sisters, pray for us also."}, {"pk": 4057444, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 52, "chapter": 5, "verse": 26, "text": "Greet all the brothers and sisters with a holy kiss."}, {"pk": 4057445, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 52, "chapter": 5, "verse": 27, "text": "I charge you by the Lord that this letter be read to all the brothers and sisters. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Col 4:16"}, {"pk": 4057446, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 52, "chapter": 5, "verse": 28, "text": "The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you."}, {"pk": 4057447, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 53, "chapter": 1, "verse": 1, "text": "Paul, Silvanus, [1] \u24db and Timothy: \u24dc To the church of the Thessalonians \u24dd in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.", "comment": "\u24dc Ac 16:1; 1Tm 1:2
[1] Or Silas; Ac 15:22-32; 16:19-40; 17:1-16
\u24db Ac 15:22; 2Co 1:19; 1Th 1:1; 1Pt 5:12
\u24dd Ac 17:1"}, {"pk": 4057448, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 53, "chapter": 1, "verse": 2, "text": "Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ."}, {"pk": 4057449, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 53, "chapter": 1, "verse": 3, "text": "We ought to thank God always for you, brothers and sisters, and rightly so, since your faith is flourishing and the love \u24d0 each one of you has for one another \u24d1 is increasing. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 1Th 4:10
\u24d0 1Co 13:1; 1Jn 4:16
\u24d1 Php 2:2"}, {"pk": 4057450, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 53, "chapter": 1, "verse": 4, "text": "Therefore, we ourselves boast \u24d3 about you among God\u2019s churches\u2009\u2014\u2009about your perseverance and faith in all the persecutions and afflictions that you are enduring.", "comment": "\u24d3 2Co 12:5"}, {"pk": 4057451, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 53, "chapter": 1, "verse": 5, "text": "It is clear evidence of God\u2019s righteous \u24d4 judgment \u24d5 that you will be counted worthy of God\u2019s kingdom, for which you also are suffering, \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Php 1:29
\u24d4 1Jn 1:9
\u24d5 Mt 12:41; Jn 5:22,27,30; 8:16; 16:11; Heb 9:27; Jms 2:13; 2Pt 3:7; Rv 14:7; 16:7; 19:2"}, {"pk": 4057452, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 53, "chapter": 1, "verse": 6, "text": "since it is just for God to repay with affliction those who afflict you"}, {"pk": 4057453, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 53, "chapter": 1, "verse": 7, "text": "and to give relief to you who are afflicted, along with us. This will take place at the revelation of the Lord Jesus from heaven with his powerful angels,"}, {"pk": 4057454, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 53, "chapter": 1, "verse": 8, "text": "when he takes vengeance with flaming fire \u24d7 on those who don\u2019t know God \u24d8 and on those who don\u2019t obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 79:6; Is 66:15; Jr 10:25
\u24d7 1Co 3:13; Heb 10:27; 12:29; 2Pt 3:7; Rv 14:10
\u24d9 1Pt 4:17"}, {"pk": 4057455, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 53, "chapter": 1, "verse": 9, "text": "They will pay the penalty of eternal destruction \u24da from the Lord\u2019s presence \u24db and from his glorious strength \u24dc", "comment": "\u24da 1Tm 6:9
\u24db Gn 4:14
\u24dc Is 2:10,19,21"}, {"pk": 4057456, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 53, "chapter": 1, "verse": 10, "text": "on that day when he comes \u24dd to be glorified \u24d0 by his saints \u24d1 and to be marveled at by all those who have believed, because our testimony among you was believed.", "comment": "\u24dd Mk 8:38
\u24d0 Jn 17:10; Rm 8:17
\u24d1 Eph 5:3; 6:18"}, {"pk": 4057457, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 53, "chapter": 1, "verse": 11, "text": "In view of this, we always pray for you that our God will make you worthy of his calling, \u24d2 and by his power fulfill your every desire to do good [2] and your work produced by faith, \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d2 Eph 4:1; Col 3:15
\u24d3 Gl 2:16; 1Th 1:3
[2] Or power bring to fruition your desire to do good"}, {"pk": 4057458, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 53, "chapter": 1, "verse": 12, "text": "so that the name \u24d4 of our Lord Jesus will be glorified \u24d5 by you, and you by him, \u24d6 according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.", "comment": "\u24d5 Is 24:15; 49:3; 66:5; Mal 1:11; 2Co 8:23
\u24d4 Jn 14:13; Ac 3:16; 15:14; Php 2:10
\u24d6 Jn 13:31"}, {"pk": 4057459, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 53, "chapter": 2, "verse": 1, "text": "Now concerning the coming \u24d7 of our Lord \u24d8 Jesus Christ and our being gathered to him: We ask you, brothers and sisters,", "comment": "\u24d7 1Th 1:10; 1Jn 2:28
\u24d8 Rv 11:8"}, {"pk": 4057460, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 53, "chapter": 2, "verse": 2, "text": "not to be easily upset or troubled, either by a prophecy [1] \u24d9 or by a message or by a letter supposedly from us, alleging that the day of the Lord [2] \u24da has come. \u24db", "comment": "\u24da Mt 25:13; Ac 2:20; Php 1:6
[2] Other mss read Christ
\u24db 2Tm 2:18; 1Jn 2:28
[1] Or spiritual utterance
\u24d9 1Jn 4:1"}, {"pk": 4057461, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 53, "chapter": 2, "verse": 3, "text": "Don\u2019t let anyone deceive you in any way. For that day will not come unless the apostasy [3] comes first and the man of lawlessness [4] is revealed, the man doomed to destruction.", "comment": "[3] Or rebellion
[4] Other mss read man of sin"}, {"pk": 4057462, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 53, "chapter": 2, "verse": 4, "text": "He opposes and exalts himself above every so-called god \u24dc or object of worship, \u24dd so that he sits [5] in God\u2019s temple, proclaiming that he himself is God.", "comment": "[5] Other mss add as God
\u24dc 1Co 8:5
\u24dd Is 14:12-15; Ezk 28:2; Ac 17:23"}, {"pk": 4057463, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 53, "chapter": 2, "verse": 5, "text": "Don\u2019t you remember that when I was still with you I used to tell you about this?"}, {"pk": 4057464, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 53, "chapter": 2, "verse": 6, "text": "And you know what currently restrains him, so that he will be revealed in his time. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Lk 21:8"}, {"pk": 4057465, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 53, "chapter": 2, "verse": 7, "text": "For the mystery of lawlessness \u24d1 is already at work, but the one now restraining will do so until he is out of the way,", "comment": "\u24d1 Mt 13:41"}, {"pk": 4057466, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 53, "chapter": 2, "verse": 8, "text": "and then the lawless one will be revealed. The Lord Jesus will destroy him with the breath of his mouth \u24d2 and will bring him to nothing at the appearance of his coming.", "comment": "\u24d2 Is 11:4; 30:28"}, {"pk": 4057467, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 53, "chapter": 2, "verse": 9, "text": "The coming of the lawless one is based on Satan\u2019s working, with all kinds of false miracles, signs, and wonders, \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Mt 24:24; Mk 13:22; Rv 13:13"}, {"pk": 4057468, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 53, "chapter": 2, "verse": 10, "text": "and with every wicked deception among those who are perishing. They perish because they did not accept the love of the truth and so be saved. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Ac 16:30; Eph 2:8"}, {"pk": 4057469, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 53, "chapter": 2, "verse": 11, "text": "For this reason God sends them a strong delusion so that they will believe the lie,"}, {"pk": 4057470, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 53, "chapter": 2, "verse": 12, "text": "so that all will be condemned \u24d5 \u2009\u2014\u2009those who did not believe \u24d6 the truth but delighted in unrighteousness.", "comment": "\u24d6 Jn 6:64
\u24d5 Jn 5:22-30"}, {"pk": 4057471, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 53, "chapter": 2, "verse": 13, "text": "But we ought to thank God always for you, brothers and sisters loved by the Lord, because from the beginning [6] God has chosen \u24d7 you for salvation through sanctification \u24d8 by the Spirit and through belief in the truth.", "comment": "[6] Other mss read because as a firstfruit
\u24d8 Rm 6:19; 1Co 1:30; 1Th 4:3; 1Tm 2:15; Heb 12:14; 1Pt 1:2
\u24d7 Rm 9:11; 11:5; Eph 1:4; 1Th 1:4"}, {"pk": 4057472, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 53, "chapter": 2, "verse": 14, "text": "He called you to this through our gospel, so that you might obtain the glory \u24d9 of our Lord Jesus Christ.", "comment": "\u24d9 Lk 9:32; Jn 17:24; 2Co 3:18; 1Pt 5:1,4; 2Pt 3:18"}, {"pk": 4057473, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 53, "chapter": 2, "verse": 15, "text": "So then, brothers and sisters, stand firm \u24da and hold to the traditions you were taught, \u24db whether by what we said or what we wrote.", "comment": "\u24da Rm 14:4; 1Co 16:13; Php 1:27
\u24db Mk 7:3; 1Tm 4:11; Jd 3"}, {"pk": 4057474, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 53, "chapter": 2, "verse": 16, "text": "May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who has loved \u24dc us and given us eternal encouragement and good hope by grace,", "comment": "\u24dc Jn 3:16; Rv 12:11"}, {"pk": 4057475, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 53, "chapter": 2, "verse": 17, "text": "encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good work and word."}, {"pk": 4057476, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 53, "chapter": 3, "verse": 1, "text": "In addition, brothers and sisters, pray for us that the word of the Lord may spread rapidly and be honored, just as it was with you, \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd 1Th 2:13"}, {"pk": 4057477, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 53, "chapter": 3, "verse": 2, "text": "and that we may be delivered \u24d0 from wicked and evil people, for not all have faith. [1]", "comment": "\u24d0 Mt 27:43; Rm 15:31
[1] Or for the faith is not in everyone"}, {"pk": 4057478, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 53, "chapter": 3, "verse": 3, "text": "But the Lord is faithful; he will strengthen and guard you from the evil one. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Mt 5:37; 6:13; 13:19,38; Jn 17:15; Eph 6:16; 1Jn 2:13-14; 3:12; 5:18-19"}, {"pk": 4057479, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 53, "chapter": 3, "verse": 4, "text": "We have confidence in the Lord about you, that you are doing and will continue to do what we command."}, {"pk": 4057480, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 53, "chapter": 3, "verse": 5, "text": "May the Lord direct your hearts to God\u2019s love and Christ\u2019s endurance. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Rm 15:5; Rv 13:10"}, {"pk": 4057481, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 53, "chapter": 3, "verse": 6, "text": "Now we command you, brothers and sisters, in the name \u24d3 of our Lord Jesus Christ, to keep away from every brother or sister \u24d4 who is idle and does not live according to the tradition \u24d5 received \u24d6 from us.", "comment": "\u24d4 Mt 18:17; 1Co 5:11; 2Tm 3:5; 2Jn 10
\u24d3 Jn 14:13; Ac 3:16; 15:14; Php 2:10
\u24d5 Mk 7:3
\u24d6 Jd 3"}, {"pk": 4057482, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 53, "chapter": 3, "verse": 7, "text": "For you yourselves know how you should imitate \u24d7 us: We were not idle among you;", "comment": "\u24d7 3Jn 11"}, {"pk": 4057483, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 53, "chapter": 3, "verse": 8, "text": "we did not eat \u24d8 anyone\u2019s food free of charge; \u24d9 instead, we labored \u24da and toiled, \u24db working \u24dc night and day, so that we would not be a burden \u24dd to any of you.", "comment": "\u24dd 2Co 2:5; 1Th 2:9
\u24dc Ac 18:3; Eph 4:28; 2Jn 8
\u24da Rv 14:13
\u24db 2Co 11:27; 1Th 2:9
\u24d8 1Co 10:25
\u24d9 1Th 2:7"}, {"pk": 4057484, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 53, "chapter": 3, "verse": 9, "text": "It is not that we don\u2019t have the right \u24d0 to support, but we did it to make ourselves an example to you so that you would imitate \u24d1 us.", "comment": "\u24d0 Mk 1:22; Ac 9:14; Rm 13:1; 1Co 9:4-14
\u24d1 Heb 8:5"}, {"pk": 4057485, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 53, "chapter": 3, "verse": 10, "text": "In fact, when we were with you, this is what we commanded you: \u201cIf anyone isn\u2019t willing to work, he should not eat.\u201d \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 1Th 4:11"}, {"pk": 4057486, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 53, "chapter": 3, "verse": 11, "text": "For we hear that there are some among you who are idle. They are not busy but busybodies. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 1Tm 5:13"}, {"pk": 4057487, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 53, "chapter": 3, "verse": 12, "text": "Now we command and exhort such people by the Lord Jesus Christ to work quietly and provide for themselves. [2]", "comment": "[2] Lit they may eat their own bread"}, {"pk": 4057488, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 53, "chapter": 3, "verse": 13, "text": "But as for you, brothers and sisters, do not grow weary \u24d4 in doing good.", "comment": "\u24d4 Lk 18:1; 2Co 4:1,16; Gl 6:9; Eph 3:13"}, {"pk": 4057489, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 53, "chapter": 3, "verse": 14, "text": "If anyone does not obey our instruction in this letter, take note of that person; don\u2019t associate with him, so that he may be ashamed."}, {"pk": 4057490, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 53, "chapter": 3, "verse": 15, "text": "Yet don\u2019t consider him as an enemy, but warn him as a brother."}, {"pk": 4057491, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 53, "chapter": 3, "verse": 16, "text": "May the Lord of peace \u24d5 himself give you peace always in every way. \u24d6 The Lord be with all of you. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Rm 15:33; 1Co 16:24; 2Co 13:13; Ti 3:15; Heb 13:25
\u24d5 1Th 5:23
\u24d6 Nm 6:26; Eph 6:23"}, {"pk": 4057492, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 53, "chapter": 3, "verse": 17, "text": "I, Paul, am writing this greeting with my own hand, \u24d8 which is an authenticating mark in every letter; this is how I write.", "comment": "\u24d8 1Co 16:21"}, {"pk": 4057493, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 53, "chapter": 3, "verse": 18, "text": "The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all."}, {"pk": 4057494, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 1, "verse": 1, "text": "Paul, \u24d9 an apostle of Christ Jesus by the command \u24da of God our Savior \u24db and of Christ Jesus our hope: \u24dc", "comment": "\u24db 1Tm 2:3; Ti 1:3; 2:10; 3:4; Jd 25
\u24d9 Ac 13:9
\u24da Rm 16:26; Ti 1:3
\u24dc 1Co 15:19; Col 1:27; 1Th 1:3; 1Pt 1:3,13"}, {"pk": 4057495, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 1, "verse": 2, "text": "To Timothy, \u24dd my true son in the faith. Grace, mercy, and peace from God the [1] Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.", "comment": "\u24dd Ac 16:1; 20:4; 1Co 4:17; 16:10
[1] Other mss read our"}, {"pk": 4057496, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 1, "verse": 3, "text": "As I urged you when I went to Macedonia, \u24d0 remain in Ephesus \u24d1 so that you may instruct certain people \u24d2 not to teach false doctrine", "comment": "\u24d0 Ac 16:9
\u24d1 Eph 1:1
\u24d2 Jd 4"}, {"pk": 4057497, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 1, "verse": 4, "text": "or to pay attention to myths \u24d3 and endless genealogies. These promote empty speculations rather than God\u2019s plan, \u24d4 which operates by faith.", "comment": "\u24d4 Eph 1:10; 3:2,9; Col 1:25
\u24d3 1Tm 4:7; 2Tm 4:4; Ti 1:14; 2Pt 1:16"}, {"pk": 4057498, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 1, "verse": 5, "text": "Now the goal of our instruction is love \u24d5 that comes from a pure heart, \u24d6 a good conscience, \u24d7 and a sincere faith. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d7 Ac 23:1; 24:16; Rm 9:1; 2Co 1:12; 1Tm 1:19; 3:9; Heb 10:22; 1Pt 3:21
\u24d5 Rm 13:10
\u24d6 Ps 24:4; 2Tm 2:22; 1Pt 1:22
\u24d8 2Tm 1:5"}, {"pk": 4057499, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 1, "verse": 6, "text": "Some have departed from these and turned aside to fruitless discussion."}, {"pk": 4057500, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 1, "verse": 7, "text": "They want to be teachers of the law, although they don\u2019t understand what they are saying or what they are insisting on."}, {"pk": 4057501, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 1, "verse": 8, "text": "But we know that the law is good, \u24d9 provided one uses it legitimately.", "comment": "\u24d9 Rm 7:12,16"}, {"pk": 4057502, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 1, "verse": 9, "text": "We know that the law is not meant for a righteous person, but for the lawless and rebellious, \u24da for the ungodly and sinful, for the unholy and irreverent, for those who kill their fathers and mothers, for murderers,", "comment": "\u24da Ti 1:6,10; Heb 2:8"}, {"pk": 4057503, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 1, "verse": 10, "text": "for the sexually immoral \u24db and homosexuals, \u24dc for slave traders, liars, \u24dd perjurers, and for whatever else is contrary to the sound teaching \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd Jn 8:44
\u24db 1Co 5:9
\u24dc Gn 19:5; Rm 1:27; 1Co 6:9
\u24d0 1Tm 6:3; 2Tm 1:13; Ti 1:9; 2:1"}, {"pk": 4057504, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 1, "verse": 11, "text": "that conforms to the gospel \u24d1 concerning the glory of the blessed God, \u24d2 which was entrusted to me. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d2 1Tm 6:15
\u24d1 2Co 4:4
\u24d3 Lv 6:4; Lk 12:48; 1Co 9:17; Gl 2:7; 1Th 2:4; 1Tm 1:11; 6:20; 2Tm 1:12,14; Ti 1:3"}, {"pk": 4057505, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 1, "verse": 12, "text": "I give thanks to Christ Jesus our Lord who has strengthened \u24d4 me, because he considered me faithful, appointing me to the ministry\u2009\u2014\u2009", "comment": "\u24d4 Ac 9:22; Php 4:13"}, {"pk": 4057506, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 1, "verse": 13, "text": "even though I was formerly a blasphemer, \u24d5 a persecutor, \u24d6 and an arrogant man. \u24d7 But I received mercy because I acted out of ignorance in unbelief,", "comment": "\u24d6 Php 3:6
\u24d5 Ac 6:11; 2Tm 3:2; 2Pt 2:11
\u24d7 1Co 15:8"}, {"pk": 4057507, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 1, "verse": 14, "text": "and the grace of our Lord overflowed, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus."}, {"pk": 4057508, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 1, "verse": 15, "text": "This saying is trustworthy \u24d8 and deserving of full acceptance: \u201cChrist Jesus came into the world \u24d9 to save sinners\u201d \u24da \u2009\u2014\u2009and I am the worst of them. \u24db", "comment": "\u24da Mk 2:17; Lk 19:10; Rm 11:4
\u24d8 1Tm 3:1; 4:9; 2Tm 2:11; Ti 3:8
\u24d9 Jn 3:17; 12:46; 18:37; 1Jn 4:9
\u24db 1Co 15:9"}, {"pk": 4057509, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 1, "verse": 16, "text": "But I received mercy \u24dc for this reason, so that in me, the worst of them, Christ Jesus might demonstrate his extraordinary patience \u24dd as an example to those who would believe in him for eternal life. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd Ex 34:6; Rm 2:4
\u24d0 Jn 12:25; Ac 13:48
\u24dc Lk 1:50"}, {"pk": 4057510, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 1, "verse": 17, "text": "Now to the King \u24d1 eternal, \u24d2 immortal, \u24d3 invisible, the only [2] God, \u24d4 be honor \u24d5 and glory \u24d6 forever and ever. Amen. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d3 1Co 9:25
[2] Other mss add wise
\u24d4 Jn 5:44; 1Co 8:6; Eph 4:6; 1Tm 2:5; 6:15; Jd 25
\u24d5 2Pt 1:17; Rv 5:12
\u24d6 Mk 10:37
\u24d7 Php 4:20; 1Tm 6:16; Rv 22:21
\u24d1 Ps 47:7
\u24d2 Ps 90:2"}, {"pk": 4057511, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 1, "verse": 18, "text": "Timothy, my son, I am giving you this instruction in keeping with the prophecies \u24d8 previously made about you, so that by recalling them you may fight the good fight,", "comment": "\u24d8 1Co 13:2; 1Tm 4:14; 2Tm 1:6"}, {"pk": 4057512, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 1, "verse": 19, "text": "having faith \u24d9 and a good conscience. \u24da Some \u24db have rejected these and have shipwrecked their faith.", "comment": "\u24da Heb 10:22
\u24d9 Eph 3:12; 6:16; Col 1:23; 2:5; 1Th 5:8; 1Tm 3:13; 6:12; 2Tm 4:7; 1Jn 5:4
\u24db 2Tm 2:18; Jd 4"}, {"pk": 4057513, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 1, "verse": 20, "text": "Among them are Hymenaeus \u24dc and Alexander, \u24dd whom I have delivered to Satan, \u24d0 so that they may be taught not to blaspheme.", "comment": "\u24dd 2Tm 4:14
\u24dc 2Tm 2:17
\u24d0 1Co 5:5"}, {"pk": 4057514, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 2, "verse": 1, "text": "First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for everyone,"}, {"pk": 4057515, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 2, "verse": 2, "text": "for kings and all those who are in authority, \u24d1 so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness \u24d2 and dignity. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 1Tm 3:4; Ti 2:7
\u24d1 Ezr 6:10; Rm 13:1; 1Co 2:1
\u24d2 2Pt 1:3"}, {"pk": 4057516, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 2, "verse": 3, "text": "This is good, and it pleases God our Savior, \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 1Tm 1:1"}, {"pk": 4057517, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 2, "verse": 4, "text": "who wants everyone \u24d5 to be saved \u24d6 and to come to the knowledge of the truth. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Jn 14:6,17
\u24d5 Ti 2:11
\u24d6 Ezk 18:23,32; Jn 3:17; 1Tm 4:10; Ti 2:11; 2Pt 3:9"}, {"pk": 4057518, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 2, "verse": 5, "text": "For there is one God \u24d8 and one mediator \u24d9 between God and humanity, the man \u24da Christ Jesus,", "comment": "\u24da Jn 1:14; Php 2:7; 3:3; 1Jn 4:2; 5:20
\u24d8 Dt 6:4; Gl 3:20
\u24d9 Heb 8:6"}, {"pk": 4057519, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 2, "verse": 6, "text": "who gave himself as a ransom for all, \u24db a testimony at the proper time.", "comment": "\u24db Mt 20:28; Gl 1:4"}, {"pk": 4057520, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 2, "verse": 7, "text": "For this I was appointed a herald, an apostle \u24dc (I am telling the truth; [1] I am not lying), and a teacher of the Gentiles \u24dd in faith and truth.", "comment": "\u24dd Ac 9:15
\u24dc Eph 3:7-8; 1Tm 1:11; 2Tm 1:11
[1] Other mss add in Christ"}, {"pk": 4057521, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 2, "verse": 8, "text": "Therefore, I want the men in every place to pray, lifting up holy hands without anger or argument. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Mk 7:21; Lk 9:46-47; 24:38; Rm 14:1; Php 2:14"}, {"pk": 4057522, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 2, "verse": 9, "text": "Also, the women are to dress themselves in modest clothing, \u24d1 with decency and good sense, not with elaborate hairstyles, gold, \u24d2 pearls, or expensive apparel,", "comment": "\u24d2 Rv 3:18
\u24d1 1Pt 3:3"}, {"pk": 4057523, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 2, "verse": 10, "text": "but with good works, \u24d3 as is proper for women who profess to worship God.", "comment": "\u24d3 2Co 9:8; Gl 3:10"}, {"pk": 4057524, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 2, "verse": 11, "text": "A woman is to learn quietly with full submission. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 1Co 14:34; Ti 2:5"}, {"pk": 4057525, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 2, "verse": 12, "text": "I do not allow a woman to teach or to have authority over a man; instead, she is to remain quiet."}, {"pk": 4057526, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 2, "verse": 13, "text": "For Adam was formed first, then Eve. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Gn 2:7,22; 3:16; 1Co 11:8-12"}, {"pk": 4057527, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 2, "verse": 14, "text": "And Adam was not deceived, but the woman was deceived and transgressed. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Gn 3:6,13; 2Co 11:3"}, {"pk": 4057528, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 2, "verse": 15, "text": "But she will be saved through childbearing, if they continue in faith, love, and holiness, \u24d7 with good sense.", "comment": "\u24d7 1Th 3:12\u20144:10"}, {"pk": 4057529, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 3, "verse": 1, "text": "This saying is trustworthy: \u24d8 \u201cIf anyone aspires to be an overseer, [1] \u24d9 he desires a noble work.\u201d", "comment": "[1] Or bishop, pastor
\u24d8 1Tm 1:15; 4:9
\u24d9 Ac 20:28; Php 1:1; Ti 1:7"}, {"pk": 4057530, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 3, "verse": 2, "text": "An overseer, \u24da therefore, must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, self-controlled, sensible, \u24db respectable, hospitable, \u24dc able to teach,", "comment": "\u24da Ti 1:6-8
\u24db Ti 2:2,5
\u24dc Lv 19:34; 1Pt 4:9; 2Jn 10"}, {"pk": 4057531, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 3, "verse": 3, "text": "not an excessive drinker, not a bully but gentle, not quarrelsome, not greedy. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd 1Tm 6:10"}, {"pk": 4057532, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 3, "verse": 4, "text": "He must manage his own household competently and have his children under control with all dignity."}, {"pk": 4057533, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 3, "verse": 5, "text": "(If anyone does not know how to manage his own household, how will he take care of God\u2019s church?)"}, {"pk": 4057534, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 3, "verse": 6, "text": "He must not be a new convert, or he might become conceited and incur the same condemnation as the devil. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 1Tm 5:12; 2Pt 2:3; Rv 20:1-15"}, {"pk": 4057535, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 3, "verse": 7, "text": "Furthermore, he must have a good reputation among outsiders, so that he does not fall into disgrace and the devil\u2019s \u24d1 trap.", "comment": "\u24d1 Ac 13:10"}, {"pk": 4057536, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 3, "verse": 8, "text": "Deacons, \u24d2 likewise, should be worthy of respect, not hypocritical, not drinking a lot of wine, not greedy for money,", "comment": "\u24d2 Php 1:1"}, {"pk": 4057537, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 3, "verse": 9, "text": "holding the mystery of the faith \u24d3 with a clear conscience. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Heb 13:18
\u24d3 Php 1:27; 1Tm 1:2,19; Jd 3"}, {"pk": 4057538, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 3, "verse": 10, "text": "They must also be tested first; if they prove blameless, then they can serve as deacons."}, {"pk": 4057539, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 3, "verse": 11, "text": "Wives, [2] \u24d5 too, must be worthy of respect, not slanderers, self-controlled, \u24d6 faithful in everything.", "comment": "\u24d6 Ti 2:2
[2] Or The women
\u24d5 1Pt 3:1-6"}, {"pk": 4057540, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 3, "verse": 12, "text": "Deacons are to be husbands of one wife, managing their children and their own households competently."}, {"pk": 4057541, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 3, "verse": 13, "text": "For those who have served well as deacons acquire a good standing for themselves and great boldness in the faith that is in Christ Jesus."}, {"pk": 4057542, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 3, "verse": 14, "text": "I write these things to you, hoping to come \u24d7 to you soon.", "comment": "\u24d7 1Tm 4:13"}, {"pk": 4057543, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 3, "verse": 15, "text": "But if I should be delayed, I have written so that you will know how people ought to conduct themselves in God\u2019s household, \u24d8 which is the church of the living God, \u24d9 the pillar and foundation of the truth. \u24da", "comment": "\u24d9 Mt 16:16; 1Tm 4:10
\u24d8 1Co 3:16; 2Co 6:16; Eph 2:21-22; 1Pt 2:5; 4:17
\u24da Ps 119:142; 2Co 11:10; 2Th 2:10"}, {"pk": 4057544, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 3, "verse": 16, "text": "And most certainly, the mystery of godliness \u24db is great: He [3] was manifested in the flesh, \u24dc
vindicated in the Spirit, \u24dd
seen by angels,
preached among the nations,
believed \u24d0 on in the world,
taken up in glory. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d0 Mt 11:24; Jn 3:16; Ac 10:43; Rm 10:9; 1Pt 1:8-10
\u24db 2Pt 1:3
[3] Other mss read God
\u24dc Jn 1:14; Php 2:7; 1Jn 4:2; 5:20
\u24dd Rm 1:3-4; 2:28-29; 7:5-6; 8:4; 1Co 5:5; 6:16-17; Gl 3:3; 4:29; 5:16-24; 6:8; Php 3:3; Col 2:5; Rv 1:10
\u24d1 Mk 16:19; Jn 20:17; 1Pt 3:22"}, {"pk": 4057545, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 4, "verse": 1, "text": "Now the Spirit \u24d2 explicitly says that in later times \u24d3 some will depart from the faith, \u24d4 paying attention to deceitful spirits \u24d5 and the teachings of demons, \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d3 2Th 2:3-9; 2Tm 3:1; 2Pt 3:3; Jd 18
\u24d2 Jn 14:17; 16:13; Ac 20:23; 21:11; 1Co 2:10-11
\u24d4 Php 1:27; 1Tm 1:2; Jd 3
\u24d5 Mt 7:15; 1Jn 4:6
\u24d6 Jms 3:15"}, {"pk": 4057546, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 4, "verse": 2, "text": "through the hypocrisy \u24d7 of liars whose consciences \u24d8 are seared.", "comment": "\u24d7 Mk 12:15
\u24d8 Heb 13:18"}, {"pk": 4057547, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 4, "verse": 3, "text": "They forbid marriage \u24d9 and demand abstinence \u24da from foods that God created \u24db to be received with gratitude by those who believe and know the truth.", "comment": "\u24db Gn 1:29; 9:3
\u24d9 1Tm 5:14; Heb 13:4
\u24da Rm 14:6; Col 2:16,23; 1Th 4:3; 5:22; 1Pt 2:11"}, {"pk": 4057548, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 4, "verse": 4, "text": "For everything created by God is good, \u24dc and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving, \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Ac 10:15
\u24dc Gn 1:31"}, {"pk": 4057549, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 4, "verse": 5, "text": "since it is sanctified by the word of God \u24d0 and by prayer.", "comment": "\u24d0 Lk 8:21; 1Tm 2:1; Heb 4:12"}, {"pk": 4057550, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 4, "verse": 6, "text": "If you point these things out to the brothers and sisters, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, nourished by the words of the faith \u24d1 and the good teaching that you have followed. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d1 Php 1:27; 1Tm 1:2; Jd 3
\u24d2 2Tm 3:10-15"}, {"pk": 4057551, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 4, "verse": 7, "text": "But have nothing to do with pointless and silly myths. \u24d3 Rather, train yourself in godliness. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d3 1Tm 1:4; 2Tm 4:4; Ti 1:14; 2Pt 1:16
\u24d4 2Pt 1:3"}, {"pk": 4057552, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 4, "verse": 8, "text": "For the training of the body has limited benefit, \u24d5 but godliness is beneficial in every way, since it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 37:9,11; Pr 19:23; 22:4; Mt 6:33; Mk 10:30; Jn 12:25; Ac 13:48; 1Pt 3:9
\u24d5 Col 2:23"}, {"pk": 4057553, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 4, "verse": 9, "text": "This saying is trustworthy and deserves full acceptance. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 1Tm 1:15; 3:1; 2Tm 2:11"}, {"pk": 4057554, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 4, "verse": 10, "text": "For this reason we labor and strive, [1] because we have put our hope in the living God, \u24d8 who is the Savior \u24d9 of all people, \u24da especially of those who believe.", "comment": "\u24da 1Tm 2:4; Ti 2:11
\u24d9 1Tm 1:1
[1] Other mss read and suffer reproach
\u24d8 Dt 5:26; Jos 3:10; 1Sm 17:26; Ps 42:2; Jr 10:10; Dn 6:20; Ac 14:15; 1Tm 3:15"}, {"pk": 4057555, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 4, "verse": 11, "text": "Command and teach these things."}, {"pk": 4057556, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 4, "verse": 12, "text": "Don\u2019t let anyone despise your youth, but set an example for the believers in speech, \u24db in conduct, \u24dc in love, [2] \u24dd in faith, and in purity. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24db Pr 12:6
\u24dc 2Pt 3:11
[2] Other mss add in spirit,
\u24dd 1Co 13:1
\u24d0 1Tm 5:2"}, {"pk": 4057557, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 4, "verse": 13, "text": "Until I come, \u24d1 give your attention to public reading, exhortation, and teaching.", "comment": "\u24d1 1Tm 3:14"}, {"pk": 4057558, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 4, "verse": 14, "text": "Don\u2019t neglect the gift that is in you; it was given to you through prophecy, \u24d2 with the laying on of hands \u24d3 by the council of elders.", "comment": "\u24d2 1Co 13:2; 1Tm 1:18; 2Tm 1:6
\u24d3 1Tm 5:22"}, {"pk": 4057559, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 4, "verse": 15, "text": "Practice these things; be committed to them, so that your progress may be evident to all."}, {"pk": 4057560, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 4, "verse": 16, "text": "Pay close attention to your life and your teaching; persevere in these things, for in doing this you will save \u24d4 both yourself and your hearers. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d4 Eph 2:8; Jd 23
\u24d5 Ezk 33:9; Ac 20:28; Rm 11:14"}, {"pk": 4057561, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 5, "verse": 1, "text": "Don\u2019t rebuke an older man, but exhort him as a father, younger men as brothers,"}, {"pk": 4057562, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 5, "verse": 2, "text": "older women as mothers, and the younger women as sisters with all purity."}, {"pk": 4057563, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 5, "verse": 3, "text": "Support [1] widows \u24d6 who are genuinely in need.", "comment": "\u24d6 Ex 22:22; Jms 1:27
[1] Lit Honor"}, {"pk": 4057564, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 5, "verse": 4, "text": "But if any widow has children or grandchildren, let them learn to practice godliness toward their own family first and to repay their parents, for this pleases God."}, {"pk": 4057565, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 5, "verse": 5, "text": "The widow who is truly in need and left all alone has put her hope in God \u24d7 and continues night and day in her petitions and prayers;", "comment": "\u24d7 1Co 7:34"}, {"pk": 4057566, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 5, "verse": 6, "text": "however, she who is self-indulgent is dead even while she lives. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Lk 15:24; Eph 2:1,5; 5:14; Rv 3:1"}, {"pk": 4057567, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 5, "verse": 7, "text": "Command this also, so that they will be above reproach."}, {"pk": 4057568, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 5, "verse": 8, "text": "But if anyone does not provide \u24d9 for his own family, especially for his own household, he has denied the faith \u24da and is worse than an unbeliever.", "comment": "\u24d9 Rm 12:17; 2Co 8:21
\u24da Mt 10:33; Php 1:27; 1Tm 1:2; 2Pt 2:1; Jd 4; Rv 2:13"}, {"pk": 4057569, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 5, "verse": 9, "text": "No widow is to be enrolled on the list for support unless she is at least sixty years old, has been the wife of one husband,"}, {"pk": 4057570, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 5, "verse": 10, "text": "and is well known for good works \u24db \u2009\u2014\u2009that is, if she has brought up children, shown hospitality, \u24dc washed the saints\u2019 feet, \u24dd helped the afflicted, \u24d0 and devoted herself to every good work. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 2Co 9:8
\u24db Mk 14:6; 2Co 9:8; Gl 3:10; Jms 2:14-26
\u24dc 2Jn 10
\u24dd Lk 7:44; Jn 13:5-14
\u24d0 Heb 11:37"}, {"pk": 4057571, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 5, "verse": 11, "text": "But refuse to enroll younger widows, for when they are drawn away from Christ by desire, they want to marry \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 1Tm 5:14"}, {"pk": 4057572, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 5, "verse": 12, "text": "and will therefore receive condemnation \u24d3 because they have renounced their original pledge.", "comment": "\u24d3 Mk 12:40"}, {"pk": 4057573, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 5, "verse": 13, "text": "At the same time, they also learn to be idle, going from house to house; they are not only idle, but are also gossips \u24d4 and busybodies, saying things they shouldn\u2019t say.", "comment": "\u24d4 Pr 17:9; 3Jn 10"}, {"pk": 4057574, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 5, "verse": 14, "text": "Therefore, I want younger women to marry, \u24d5 have children, manage their households, and give the adversary no opportunity to accuse us. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d5 Gn 2:18-25; 1Co 7:9-10; 1Tm 4:3; 5:11
\u24d6 Ti 2:4-5"}, {"pk": 4057575, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 5, "verse": 15, "text": "For some have already turned away \u24d7 to follow Satan.", "comment": "\u24d7 Heb 12:13"}, {"pk": 4057576, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 5, "verse": 16, "text": "If any [2] believing woman has widows in her family, let her help them. Let the church not be burdened, so that it can help widows in genuine need.", "comment": "[2] Other mss add believing man or"}, {"pk": 4057577, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 5, "verse": 17, "text": "The elders who are good leaders are to be considered worthy of double honor, [3] especially those who work hard \u24d8 at preaching and teaching.", "comment": "[3] Or of respect and remuneration
\u24d8 1Th 5:12"}, {"pk": 4057578, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 5, "verse": 18, "text": "For the Scripture says: Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain, [4] \u24d9 and the worker is worthy of his wages. \u24da", "comment": "\u24d9 Dt 25:4; 1Co 9:9
[4] Dt 25:4
\u24da Lv 19:13; Dt 24:14-15; Mt 10:10; Lk 10:7; 1Co 9:4-14; 2Pt 2:13"}, {"pk": 4057579, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 5, "verse": 19, "text": "Don\u2019t accept an accusation against an elder unless it is supported by two or three witnesses. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Dt 19:15"}, {"pk": 4057580, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 5, "verse": 20, "text": "Publicly rebuke those who sin, so that the rest will be afraid."}, {"pk": 4057581, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 5, "verse": 21, "text": "I solemnly charge you before God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels to observe \u24dc these things without prejudice, doing nothing out of favoritism.", "comment": "\u24dc Lk 11:28"}, {"pk": 4057582, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 5, "verse": 22, "text": "Don\u2019t be too quick to appoint [5] \u24dd anyone as an elder, and don\u2019t share in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd Ex 29:10; Lv 4:15; Lk 4:40; Ac 6:6; 28:8; 1Tm 4:14; Heb 6:2
[5] Lit to lay hands on
\u24d0 Php 4:8"}, {"pk": 4057583, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 5, "verse": 23, "text": "Don\u2019t continue drinking only water, but use a little wine because of your stomach and your frequent illnesses."}, {"pk": 4057584, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 5, "verse": 24, "text": "Some people\u2019s sins are obvious, preceding them to judgment, \u24d1 but the sins of others surface [6] later.", "comment": "\u24d1 Mt 12:41; Jn 5:22-30; Heb 9:27
[6] Lit follow"}, {"pk": 4057585, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 5, "verse": 25, "text": "Likewise, good works are obvious, and those that are not obvious cannot remain hidden."}, {"pk": 4057586, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 6, "verse": 1, "text": "All who are under the yoke as slaves should regard their own masters [1] as worthy of all respect, so that God\u2019s name \u24d2 and his teaching will not be blasphemed.", "comment": "[1] Or owners
\u24d2 Jn 10:25; Ac 15:14; Rv 14:1"}, {"pk": 4057587, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 6, "verse": 2, "text": "Let those who have believing masters not be disrespectful to them because they are brothers, but serve them even better, since those who benefit from their service are believers and dearly loved. [2] \u24d3 Teach and encourage these things.", "comment": "[2] Or because, as believers who are dearly loved, they are devoted to others\u2019 welfare
\u24d3 2Th 2:12; 1Jn 4:16"}, {"pk": 4057588, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 6, "verse": 3, "text": "If anyone teaches false doctrine and does not agree with the sound teaching of our Lord \u24d4 Jesus Christ and with the teaching that promotes godliness, \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 2Pt 1:3
\u24d4 Rv 11:8"}, {"pk": 4057589, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 6, "verse": 4, "text": "he is conceited and understands nothing, but has an unhealthy interest in disputes and arguments over words. \u24d6 From these come envy, \u24d7 quarreling, \u24d8 slander, \u24d9 evil suspicions,", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 37:1
\u24d6 2Tm 2:14,23; Ti 3:9
\u24d8 Ti 3:9
\u24d9 Rv 13:6"}, {"pk": 4057590, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 6, "verse": 5, "text": "and constant disagreement among people whose minds are depraved and deprived of the truth, who imagine that godliness is a way to material gain. [3] \u24da", "comment": "[3] Other mss add From such people withdraw yourself.
\u24da Eph 4:22; 2Tm 3:8; Ti 1:11,15"}, {"pk": 4057591, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 6, "verse": 6, "text": "But godliness with contentment is great gain. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Ps 37:16; Pr 15:16; 16:8; Php 4:11; Heb 13:5"}, {"pk": 4057592, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 6, "verse": 7, "text": "For we brought nothing into the world, and [4] we can take nothing out. \u24dc", "comment": "[4] Other mss add it is clear that
\u24dc Jb 1:21; Ps 49:17; Ec 5:15"}, {"pk": 4057593, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 6, "verse": 8, "text": "If we have food and clothing, [5] we will be content with these.", "comment": "[5] Or food and shelter"}, {"pk": 4057594, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 6, "verse": 9, "text": "But those who want to be rich fall into temptation, a trap, and many foolish and harmful desires, which plunge people into ruin and destruction."}, {"pk": 4057595, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 6, "verse": 10, "text": "For the love of money is a root [6] of all kinds of evil, and by craving it, some have wandered away from the faith \u24dd and pierced themselves with many griefs.", "comment": "[6] Or is the root
\u24dd Php 1:27; 1Tm 1:2; Jd 3"}, {"pk": 4057596, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 6, "verse": 11, "text": "But you, man of God, flee from these things, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, \u24d0 endurance, \u24d1 and gentleness.", "comment": "\u24d0 1Co 13:1
\u24d1 Rv 13:10"}, {"pk": 4057597, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 6, "verse": 12, "text": "Fight the good fight \u24d2 of the faith. Take hold of eternal life \u24d3 to which you were called and about which you have made a good confession in the presence of many witnesses.", "comment": "\u24d2 2Tm 4:7; Jd 3
\u24d3 1Jn 5:12"}, {"pk": 4057598, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 6, "verse": 13, "text": "In the presence of God, who gives life to all, \u24d4 and of Christ Jesus, who gave a good confession before Pontius Pilate, \u24d5 I charge you", "comment": "\u24d4 Mk 13:19; Rm 1:25
\u24d5 Mt 27:11-14"}, {"pk": 4057599, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 6, "verse": 14, "text": "to keep this command without fault or failure until the appearing \u24d6 of our Lord \u24d7 Jesus Christ.", "comment": "\u24d6 Ti 2:13; 1Jn 2:28
\u24d7 Rv 11:8"}, {"pk": 4057600, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 6, "verse": 15, "text": "God will bring this about in his own time. \u24d8 He is the blessed and only \u24d9 Sovereign, the King of kings, \u24da and the Lord of lords, \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Dt 10:17; Ps 136:2-3; Rv 17:14; 19:16
\u24d8 Lk 21:8
\u24d9 Rm 16:27
\u24da Rv 17:14"}, {"pk": 4057601, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 6, "verse": 16, "text": "who alone is immortal and who lives in unapproachable light, \u24dc whom no one has seen or can see, \u24dd to him be honor and eternal power. \u24d0 Amen. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d0 Jd 25
\u24dc Ps 36:9; 104:2; Jn 12:46
\u24dd Ex 33:20; Jn 1:18
\u24d1 1Tm 1:17; Rv 22:21"}, {"pk": 4057602, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 6, "verse": 17, "text": "Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be arrogant \u24d2 or to set their hope on the uncertainty of wealth, but on God, [7] who richly provides us with all things \u24d3 to enjoy.", "comment": "[7] Other mss read on the living God
\u24d2 1Sm 2:3; Ec 7:8; Rm 11:20; 12:16
\u24d3 Ac 17:25"}, {"pk": 4057603, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 6, "verse": 18, "text": "Instruct them to do what is good, to be rich in good works, \u24d4 to be generous and willing to share, \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Rm 12:8,13; Eph 4:28
\u24d4 Mk 14:6; Gl 3:10; Jms 2:14-26; 1Pt 2:12"}, {"pk": 4057604, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 6, "verse": 19, "text": "storing up treasure for themselves as a good foundation for the coming age, \u24d6 so that they may take hold of what is truly life.", "comment": "\u24d6 Mt 6:20"}, {"pk": 4057605, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 6, "verse": 20, "text": "Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to you, \u24d7 avoiding \u24d8 irreverent and empty speech and contradictions from what is falsely called knowledge. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d8 Heb 12:13
\u24d7 1Tm 1:11; 2Tm 1:12,14; Ti 1:3
\u24d9 Col 2:8; 2Tm 2:16; 4:4; Ti 1:14"}, {"pk": 4057606, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 54, "chapter": 6, "verse": 21, "text": "By professing it, some \u24da people have departed from the faith. \u24db Grace be with you all.", "comment": "\u24da 2Tm 2:18
\u24db Php 1:27; 1Tm 1:2"}, {"pk": 4057607, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 55, "chapter": 1, "verse": 1, "text": "Paul, \u24dc an apostle of Christ Jesus by God\u2019s will, \u24dd for the sake of the promise of life \u24d0 in Christ Jesus:", "comment": "\u24d0 1Jn 2:25; 5:12
\u24dc Ac 13:9
\u24dd 1Co 1:1; Eph 1:1; Col 1:1"}, {"pk": 4057608, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 55, "chapter": 1, "verse": 2, "text": "To Timothy, my dearly loved son. Grace, mercy, and peace \u24d1 from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.", "comment": "\u24d1 1Tm 1:2; 2Jn 3"}, {"pk": 4057609, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 55, "chapter": 1, "verse": 3, "text": "I thank God, whom I serve with a clear conscience \u24d2 as my ancestors did, when I constantly remember you in my prayers night and day. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d2 Ac 23:1; 24:16; Rm 9:1; 2Co 1:12; 1Tm 1:19; 3:9; Heb 10:22; 1Pt 3:21
\u24d3 Eph 1:6"}, {"pk": 4057610, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 55, "chapter": 1, "verse": 4, "text": "Remembering your tears, I long to see you so that I may be filled with joy."}, {"pk": 4057611, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 55, "chapter": 1, "verse": 5, "text": "I recall your sincere faith \u24d4 that first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice \u24d5 and now, I am convinced, is in you also.", "comment": "\u24d4 1Tm 1:5
\u24d5 Ac 16:1"}, {"pk": 4057612, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 55, "chapter": 1, "verse": 6, "text": "Therefore, I remind you to rekindle the gift of God that is in you through the laying on of my hands. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 1Tm 4:14; 5:22"}, {"pk": 4057613, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 55, "chapter": 1, "verse": 7, "text": "For God has not given us a spirit of fear, \u24d7 but one of power, [1] \u24d8 love, \u24d9 and sound judgment.", "comment": "\u24d9 1Co 13:1
\u24d7 Jn 7:13; 14:27; Rm 8:15
[1] Or For the Spirit God gave us does not make us fearful, but gives us power
\u24d8 Lk 1:35; 4:14; 24:49; Ac 1:8; 4:33; Rm 15:13,19; 1Co 2:4; Eph 3:16,20; 1Th 1:5"}, {"pk": 4057614, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 55, "chapter": 1, "verse": 8, "text": "So don\u2019t be ashamed \u24da of the testimony about our Lord, \u24db or of me his prisoner. \u24dc Instead, share in suffering for the gospel, relying on the power \u24dd of God.", "comment": "\u24dc Eph 3:1; 4:1; Phm 1,9
\u24da Mk 8:38; Rm 1:16; 2Tm 1:12,16
\u24db Ac 4:33; 1Co 1:6; Rv 1:2,9; 12:17; 19:10; 20:4
\u24dd Lk 1:35; 2Co 13:4"}, {"pk": 4057615, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 55, "chapter": 1, "verse": 9, "text": "He has saved us and called us with a holy calling, \u24d0 not according to our works, \u24d1 but according to his own purpose \u24d2 and grace, which was given to us in Christ Jesus before time began.", "comment": "\u24d0 Rm 8:28; 11:14,29; Heb 3:1
\u24d2 Pr 19:21; Is 42:6; 46:10; Ac 2:23; 4:28; 26:16; Rm 8:28; 9:11; Eph 1:11; Php 2:13
\u24d1 Eph 2:9"}, {"pk": 4057616, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 55, "chapter": 1, "verse": 10, "text": "This has now been made evident through the appearing \u24d3 of our Savior Christ Jesus, who has abolished death \u24d4 and has brought life \u24d5 and immortality to light through the gospel.", "comment": "\u24d5 1Jn 5:12
\u24d3 Lk 21:8; 2Tm 4:1; 1Jn 2:28
\u24d4 Jn 8:51; Php 3:10"}, {"pk": 4057617, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 55, "chapter": 1, "verse": 11, "text": "For this gospel I was appointed \u24d6 a herald, apostle, and teacher, [2]", "comment": "[2] Other mss add of the Gentiles
\u24d6 1Tm 2:7"}, {"pk": 4057618, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 55, "chapter": 1, "verse": 12, "text": "and that is why I suffer \u24d7 these things. But I am not ashamed, because I know whom I have believed and am persuaded that he is able to guard what has been entrusted to me [3] \u24d8 until that day. \u24d9", "comment": "[3] Or guard what I have entrusted to him, or guard my deposit
\u24d9 Php 1:6; 2Tm 4:8
\u24d7 Php 1:29; 2Tm 2:9
\u24d8 1Tm 1:11; 6:20; Ti 1:3"}, {"pk": 4057619, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 55, "chapter": 1, "verse": 13, "text": "Hold on to the pattern of sound teaching \u24da that you have heard from me, \u24db in the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.", "comment": "\u24db 2Tm 2:2; 3:14
\u24da 1Tm 1:10; 6:3; Ti 1:9; 2:1"}, {"pk": 4057620, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 55, "chapter": 1, "verse": 14, "text": "Guard the good deposit through the Holy Spirit who lives in us."}, {"pk": 4057621, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 55, "chapter": 1, "verse": 15, "text": "You know that all those in the province of Asia \u24dc have deserted me, \u24dd including Phygelus and Hermogenes.", "comment": "\u24dc Ac 6:9; 16:6
\u24dd 2Tm 4:10-16"}, {"pk": 4057622, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 55, "chapter": 1, "verse": 16, "text": "May the Lord grant mercy \u24d0 to the household of Onesiphorus, \u24d1 because he often refreshed me \u24d2 and was not ashamed of my chains. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d2 Phm 7,20
\u24d3 Ac 16:26; 20:23; 21:33; 23:29; 26:29; Eph 6:20; Phm 10
\u24d0 Lk 1:50
\u24d1 2Tm 4:19"}, {"pk": 4057623, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 55, "chapter": 1, "verse": 17, "text": "On the contrary, when he was in Rome, \u24d4 he diligently searched for me and found me.", "comment": "\u24d4 Rm 1:7"}, {"pk": 4057624, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 55, "chapter": 1, "verse": 18, "text": "May the Lord grant that he obtain mercy \u24d5 from him on that day. You know very well how much he ministered at Ephesus. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d5 Lk 1:50
\u24d6 Eph 1:1"}, {"pk": 4057625, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 55, "chapter": 2, "verse": 1, "text": "You, therefore, my son, be strong in the grace \u24d7 that is in Christ Jesus.", "comment": "\u24d7 Gl 1:6; 2Pt 3:18"}, {"pk": 4057626, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 55, "chapter": 2, "verse": 2, "text": "What you have heard from me \u24d8 in the presence of many witnesses, commit to faithful \u24d9 men [1] who will be able to teach others also.", "comment": "\u24d9 Nm 12:7
\u24d8 2Tm 1:13
[1] Or faithful people"}, {"pk": 4057627, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 55, "chapter": 2, "verse": 3, "text": "Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da 1Tm 1:18"}, {"pk": 4057628, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 55, "chapter": 2, "verse": 4, "text": "No one serving as a soldier gets entangled in the concerns of civilian life; he seeks to please the commanding officer."}, {"pk": 4057629, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 55, "chapter": 2, "verse": 5, "text": "Also, if anyone competes as an athlete, he is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules."}, {"pk": 4057630, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 55, "chapter": 2, "verse": 6, "text": "The hardworking farmer ought to be the first to get a share of the crops. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db 1Co 9:10"}, {"pk": 4057631, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 55, "chapter": 2, "verse": 7, "text": "Consider what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything."}, {"pk": 4057632, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 55, "chapter": 2, "verse": 8, "text": "Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead \u24dc and descended from David, according to my gospel,", "comment": "\u24dc Mt 17:9; Jn 21:14"}, {"pk": 4057633, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 55, "chapter": 2, "verse": 9, "text": "for which I suffer to the point of being bound like a criminal. But the word of God is not bound."}, {"pk": 4057634, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 55, "chapter": 2, "verse": 10, "text": "This is why I endure \u24dd all things for the elect: \u24d0 so that they also may obtain salvation, which is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d0 Mt 24:22
\u24dd Jms 1:12
\u24d1 Lk 9:32; 24:26; Jn 17:24; 2Co 3:18; 1Pt 5:1,4; 2Pt 3:18"}, {"pk": 4057635, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 55, "chapter": 2, "verse": 11, "text": "This saying is trustworthy: \u24d2 For if we died with him, \u24d3
we will also live with him;
", "comment": "\u24d2 1Tm 1:15; 3:1; 4:9; Ti 3:8
\u24d3 Jn 8:51"}, {"pk": 4057636, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 55, "chapter": 2, "verse": 12, "text": "if we endure, we will also reign \u24d4 with him;
if we deny him, he will also deny us;
", "comment": "\u24d4 Rv 20:4"}, {"pk": 4057637, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 55, "chapter": 2, "verse": 13, "text": "if we are faithless, he remains faithful,
for he cannot deny himself.
"}, {"pk": 4057638, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 55, "chapter": 2, "verse": 14, "text": "Remind them of these things, and charge them before God [2] not to fight about words. \u24d5 This is useless and leads to the ruin of those who listen.", "comment": "[2] Other mss read before the Lord
\u24d5 1Tm 6:4"}, {"pk": 4057639, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 55, "chapter": 2, "verse": 15, "text": "Be diligent to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who doesn\u2019t need to be ashamed, correctly teaching the word of truth. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Eph 1:13; Col 1:5; Jms 1:18"}, {"pk": 4057640, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 55, "chapter": 2, "verse": 16, "text": "Avoid irreverent and empty speech, since those who engage in it will produce even more godlessness, \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Jd 18"}, {"pk": 4057641, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 55, "chapter": 2, "verse": 17, "text": "and their teaching will spread like gangrene. Hymenaeus \u24d8 and Philetus are among them.", "comment": "\u24d8 1Tm 1:20"}, {"pk": 4057642, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 55, "chapter": 2, "verse": 18, "text": "They have departed from the truth, saying that the resurrection has already taken place, \u24d9 and are ruining the faith of some. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da 1Tm 1:19; 6:21
\u24d9 Ac 17:32; 1Co 15:12-17; 2Th 2:1-2"}, {"pk": 4057643, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 55, "chapter": 2, "verse": 19, "text": "Nevertheless, God\u2019s solid foundation stands firm, bearing this inscription: \u24db The Lord knows those who are his, [3] \u24dc and let everyone who calls on the name \u24dd of [4] the Lord turn away from wickedness. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd Ac 15:14
\u24d0 Lv 24:11,16; Nm 16:26-27; Jos 23:7; Ps 6:9; 33:15; Pr 3:7; Is 26:13; 52:11; Jr 20:9
\u24db Jos 23:7; Est 9:4; Is 26:13; Rm 15:20; Eph 1:21
[3] Nm 16:5
\u24dc Nm 16:5; Pr 2:6; Jn 10:14,27; 1Co 8:3
[4] Lit everyone who names the name of"}, {"pk": 4057644, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 55, "chapter": 2, "verse": 20, "text": "Now in a large house there are not only gold and silver vessels, \u24d1 but also those of wood and clay; some for honorable [5] use and some for dishonorable. [6] \u24d2", "comment": "[5] Or special
\u24d2 Rm 9:21
\u24d1 Rm 9:21
[6] Or ordinary"}, {"pk": 4057645, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 55, "chapter": 2, "verse": 21, "text": "So if anyone purifies himself from anything dishonorable, [7] he will be a special [8] instrument, set apart, useful to the Master, prepared for every good work. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 2Co 9:8; Gl 3:10; 1Tm 5:10
[7] Lit from these
[8] Or an honorable"}, {"pk": 4057646, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 55, "chapter": 2, "verse": 22, "text": "Flee \u24d4 from youthful passions, and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, \u24d5 along with those who call on the Lord \u24d6 from a pure heart.", "comment": "\u24d4 1Tm 4:12; 6:11; Jms 4:7
\u24d5 Lk 12:51; 2Tm 1:2; Heb 12:14; 3Jn 14
\u24d6 Gn 13:4"}, {"pk": 4057647, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 55, "chapter": 2, "verse": 23, "text": "But reject foolish and ignorant disputes, because you know that they breed quarrels."}, {"pk": 4057648, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 55, "chapter": 2, "verse": 24, "text": "The Lord\u2019s \u24d7 servant must not quarrel, \u24d8 but must be gentle to everyone, able to teach, [9] and patient,", "comment": "\u24d8 Jn 6:52; Ac 7:26; Jms 4:2
[9] Or everyone, skillful in teaching
\u24d7 Rv 11:8"}, {"pk": 4057649, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 55, "chapter": 2, "verse": 25, "text": "instructing his opponents with gentleness. \u24d9 Perhaps God will grant them repentance \u24da leading them to the knowledge of the truth.", "comment": "\u24d9 Jms 3:13
\u24da Ac 26:20; Rm 2:4; 2Co 7:9-10"}, {"pk": 4057650, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 55, "chapter": 2, "verse": 26, "text": "Then they may come to their senses and escape the trap of the devil, \u24db who has taken them captive to do his will. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24db 1Tm 3:7
\u24dc Jn 1:13"}, {"pk": 4057651, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 55, "chapter": 3, "verse": 1, "text": "But know this: Hard times will come in the last days. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Jn 6:39; Php 1:6; 1Pt 1:5; 2Pt 3:3; Jd 18"}, {"pk": 4057652, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 55, "chapter": 3, "verse": 2, "text": "For people will be lovers of self, \u24d0 lovers of money, \u24d1 boastful, proud, \u24d2 demeaning, disobedient to parents, ungrateful, unholy, \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d0 Php 2:21; 1Tm 6:4
\u24d1 Lk 16:14; 1Tm 3:3; 6:10
\u24d2 Pr 16:18; Lk 1:51; Rm 1:30
\u24d3 1Tm 1:9"}, {"pk": 4057653, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 55, "chapter": 3, "verse": 3, "text": "unloving, irreconcilable, slanderers, \u24d4 without self-control, brutal, without love for what is good, \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Ti 1:8
\u24d4 Jn 14:6"}, {"pk": 4057654, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 55, "chapter": 3, "verse": 4, "text": "traitors, \u24d6 reckless, \u24d7 conceited, \u24d8 lovers of pleasure \u24d9 rather than lovers of God,", "comment": "\u24d9 Php 3:19
\u24d6 Lk 6:16; Ac 7:52
\u24d7 Ac 19:36
\u24d8 1Tm 3:6; 6:4"}, {"pk": 4057655, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 55, "chapter": 3, "verse": 5, "text": "holding to the form of godliness but denying its power. \u24da Avoid these people. \u24db", "comment": "\u24da 1Co 4:20; 2Co 13:4; Ti 1:16
\u24db Mt 7:15; 2Th 3:6"}, {"pk": 4057656, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 55, "chapter": 3, "verse": 6, "text": "For among them are those who worm their way into households and deceive gullible women overwhelmed by sins and led astray by a variety of passions, \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc 2Pt 1:4; 2:10"}, {"pk": 4057657, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 55, "chapter": 3, "verse": 7, "text": "always learning and never able to come to a knowledge of the truth. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd 2Co 11:10; 1Tm 2:4; 2Tm 2:25; Ti 1:1"}, {"pk": 4057658, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 55, "chapter": 3, "verse": 8, "text": "Just as Jannes and Jambres \u24d0 resisted Moses, \u24d1 so these also resist the truth. They are men who are corrupt in mind \u24d2 and worthless \u24d3 in regard to the faith.", "comment": "\u24d0 Ex 7:11-12; 8:18; 9:11
\u24d1 Ps 77:20; Mt 8:4; Heb 3:2
\u24d2 1Co 14:14; Php 4:7
\u24d3 2Co 13:5-7"}, {"pk": 4057659, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 55, "chapter": 3, "verse": 9, "text": "But they will not make further progress, for their foolishness will be clear to all, as was the foolishness of Jannes and Jambres."}, {"pk": 4057660, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 55, "chapter": 3, "verse": 10, "text": "But you have followed my teaching, conduct, purpose, \u24d4 faith, patience, love, \u24d5 and endurance,", "comment": "\u24d5 1Co 13:1; 1Jn 4:16
\u24d4 Pr 19:21; Ac 11:23"}, {"pk": 4057661, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 55, "chapter": 3, "verse": 11, "text": "along with the persecutions and sufferings \u24d6 that came to me in Antioch, \u24d7 Iconium, \u24d8 and Lystra. \u24d9 What persecutions I endured\u2009\u2014\u2009and yet the Lord rescued me from them all.", "comment": "\u24d9 Ac 14:6,8; 27:5
\u24d6 Gl 5:24; Php 3:10
\u24d7 Ac 13:14; 14:19,21
\u24d8 Ac 13:51; 16:2"}, {"pk": 4057662, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 55, "chapter": 3, "verse": 12, "text": "In fact, all who want to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Jn 15:20; Ac 14:22; 2Co 4:9-10"}, {"pk": 4057663, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 55, "chapter": 3, "verse": 13, "text": "Evil people and impostors will become worse, deceiving \u24db and being deceived.", "comment": "\u24db Rv 20:10"}, {"pk": 4057664, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 55, "chapter": 3, "verse": 14, "text": "But as for you, continue in what you have learned and firmly believed. You know those who taught you, \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc 2Tm 1:13"}, {"pk": 4057665, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 55, "chapter": 3, "verse": 15, "text": "and you know that from infancy you have known the sacred Scriptures, \u24dd which are able to give you wisdom for salvation \u24d0 through faith in Christ Jesus.", "comment": "\u24dd Mt 26:54; 2Pt 1:20-21
\u24d0 Ac 4:12; 2Co 7:10; Heb 5:9"}, {"pk": 4057666, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 55, "chapter": 3, "verse": 16, "text": "All Scripture is inspired by God [1] \u24d1 and is profitable for teaching, for rebuking, for correcting, for training in righteousness,", "comment": "\u24d1 2Pt 1:20-21
[1] Lit breathed out by God"}, {"pk": 4057667, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 55, "chapter": 3, "verse": 17, "text": "so that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 2Co 9:8; Gl 3:10; 1Tm 5:10; 2Tm 2:21"}, {"pk": 4057668, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 55, "chapter": 4, "verse": 1, "text": "I solemnly charge you before God and Christ Jesus, who is going to judge \u24d3 the living and the dead, \u24d4 and because of his appearing and his kingdom: \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Mk 1:15; Ac 20:25
\u24d3 Jn 5:22-30; Rm 5:18; 1Pt 4:5
\u24d4 Jn 5:25; Rm 14:9; 1Pt 4:5; Rv 18:8; 19:11"}, {"pk": 4057669, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 55, "chapter": 4, "verse": 2, "text": "Preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; rebuke, correct, and encourage with great patience and teaching."}, {"pk": 4057670, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 55, "chapter": 4, "verse": 3, "text": "For the time will come when people will not tolerate sound doctrine, \u24d6 but according to their own desires, will multiply teachers for themselves because they have an itch to hear what they want to hear.", "comment": "\u24d6 Rm 15:4"}, {"pk": 4057671, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 55, "chapter": 4, "verse": 4, "text": "They will turn away from hearing the truth and will turn aside to myths. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 1Tm 1:4; 4:7; Ti 1:14; 2Pt 1:16"}, {"pk": 4057672, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 55, "chapter": 4, "verse": 5, "text": "But as for you, exercise self-control in everything, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, \u24d8 fulfill your ministry.", "comment": "\u24d8 Ac 21:8; Eph 4:11"}, {"pk": 4057673, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 55, "chapter": 4, "verse": 6, "text": "For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, \u24d9 and the time for my departure is close.", "comment": "\u24d9 Gn 35:14; Php 2:17"}, {"pk": 4057674, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 55, "chapter": 4, "verse": 7, "text": "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith."}, {"pk": 4057675, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 55, "chapter": 4, "verse": 8, "text": "There is reserved for me the crown \u24da of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, \u24db will give me on that day, and not only to me, but to all those who have loved his appearing. [1] \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Ti 2:13; 1Jn 2:28
\u24da Jn 15:17; Rv 12:1
\u24db Lk 18:2,6; Jn 5:22-30; Ac 10:42; Heb 12:23
[1] Or have longed for his appearing"}, {"pk": 4057676, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 55, "chapter": 4, "verse": 9, "text": "Make every effort to come to me soon, \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Ti 3:12"}, {"pk": 4057677, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 55, "chapter": 4, "verse": 10, "text": "because Demas \u24d0 has deserted me, \u24d1 since he loved this present world, and has gone to Thessalonica. \u24d2 Crescens has gone to Galatia, \u24d3 Titus \u24d4 to Dalmatia.", "comment": "\u24d3 Gl 1:2
\u24d0 Col 4:14; Phm 24
\u24d1 2Tm 1:15
\u24d2 Ac 17:1
\u24d4 Ti 1:4"}, {"pk": 4057678, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 55, "chapter": 4, "verse": 11, "text": "Only Luke \u24d5 is with me. Bring Mark \u24d6 with you, for he is useful to me in the ministry.", "comment": "\u24d5 Col 4:14; Phm 24
\u24d6 Ac 15:37-39"}, {"pk": 4057679, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 55, "chapter": 4, "verse": 12, "text": "I have sent Tychicus \u24d7 to Ephesus.", "comment": "\u24d7 Ac 20:4; Ti 3:12"}, {"pk": 4057680, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 55, "chapter": 4, "verse": 13, "text": "When you come, bring the cloak I left in Troas \u24d8 with Carpus, as well as the scrolls, especially the parchments.", "comment": "\u24d8 Ac 16:8"}, {"pk": 4057681, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 55, "chapter": 4, "verse": 14, "text": "Alexander \u24d9 the coppersmith did great harm to me. The Lord will repay him according to his works.", "comment": "\u24d9 1Tm 1:20"}, {"pk": 4057682, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 55, "chapter": 4, "verse": 15, "text": "Watch out \u24da for him yourself because he strongly opposed our words.", "comment": "\u24da 2Tm 1:14; 2Pt 3:17"}, {"pk": 4057683, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 55, "chapter": 4, "verse": 16, "text": "At my first defense, no one stood by me, but everyone deserted me. \u24db May it not be counted against them.", "comment": "\u24db 2Tm 1:15"}, {"pk": 4057684, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 55, "chapter": 4, "verse": 17, "text": "But the Lord stood with me and strengthened me, so that I might fully preach the word and all the Gentiles might hear it. So I was rescued from the lion\u2019s mouth."}, {"pk": 4057685, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 55, "chapter": 4, "verse": 18, "text": "The Lord will rescue me from every evil work and will bring me safely into his heavenly kingdom. \u24dc To him be the glory forever and ever! Amen.", "comment": "\u24dc Mk 1:15; Ac 20:25"}, {"pk": 4057686, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 55, "chapter": 4, "verse": 19, "text": "Greet Prisca and Aquila, \u24dd and the household of Onesiphorus. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd Ac 18:2
\u24d0 2Tm 1:16"}, {"pk": 4057687, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 55, "chapter": 4, "verse": 20, "text": "Erastus \u24d1 has remained at Corinth; I left Trophimus \u24d2 sick at Miletus. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d1 Ac 19:22; Rm 16:23
\u24d2 Ac 20:4; 21:29
\u24d3 Ac 20:15,17"}, {"pk": 4057688, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 55, "chapter": 4, "verse": 21, "text": "Make every effort to come before winter. Eubulus greets you, as do Pudens, Linus, Claudia, and all the brothers and sisters."}, {"pk": 4057689, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 55, "chapter": 4, "verse": 22, "text": "The Lord be with your spirit. Grace be with you all."}, {"pk": 4057690, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 56, "chapter": 1, "verse": 1, "text": "Paul, \u24d4 a servant of God \u24d5 and an apostle of Jesus Christ, for [1] the faith of God\u2019s elect \u24d6 and their knowledge of the truth \u24d7 that leads [2] to godliness, \u24d8", "comment": "[1] Or according to
\u24d6 Mt 22:14; 24:22; Lk 18:7; Rm 8:33; Col 3:12; 1Co 1:27-28; 1Th 1:4; Jms 2:5
\u24d7 1Tm 2:4; 2Tm 3:7
\u24d8 1Tm 6:3
[2] Or corresponds
\u24d4 Ac 13:9
\u24d5 Ac 16:17; Rm 1:1; Eph 6:6; Jms 1:1; 1Pt 2:16; Rv 1:1"}, {"pk": 4057691, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 56, "chapter": 1, "verse": 2, "text": "in the hope of eternal life \u24d9 that God, who cannot lie, \u24da promised before time began. \u24db", "comment": "\u24da Nm 23:19; Heb 6:18
\u24d9 1Co 15:19; Ti 3:7; Heb 9:15
\u24db Rm 1:2; 2Tm 1:9"}, {"pk": 4057692, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 56, "chapter": 1, "verse": 3, "text": "In his own time he has revealed \u24dc his word \u24dd in the preaching with which I was entrusted \u24d0 by the command \u24d1 of God our Savior: \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d1 1Tm 1:1
\u24dc Jn 21:1; 2Co 4:11; 1Pt 5:4; 1Jn 1:2
\u24dd Jn 1:1; 2:22; 2Tm 2:15; Heb 4:12
\u24d0 1Tm 1:11; 6:20; 2Tm 1:12,14
\u24d2 1Tm 1:1; 2:3; Ti 2:10; 3:4; Jd 25"}, {"pk": 4057693, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 56, "chapter": 1, "verse": 4, "text": "To Titus, \u24d3 my true son \u24d4 in our common faith. Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d4 1Tm 1:2
\u24d3 2Co 2:13; 7:6,13-14; 8:6,16,23; 12:18; Gl 2:1,3; 2Tm 4:10
\u24d5 Rm 1:7; 1Co 1:3"}, {"pk": 4057694, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 56, "chapter": 1, "verse": 5, "text": "The reason I left you in Crete \u24d6 was to set right what was left undone and, as I directed you, to appoint elders \u24d7 in every town.", "comment": "\u24d6 Ac 27:7,12-13
\u24d7 1Tm 3:1-7; 5:17"}, {"pk": 4057695, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 56, "chapter": 1, "verse": 6, "text": "An elder \u24d8 must be blameless: \u24d9 the husband of one wife, with faithful [3] children who are not accused of wildness or rebellion.", "comment": "\u24d8 1Tm 3:2-4
\u24d9 Col 1:22
[3] Or believing"}, {"pk": 4057696, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 56, "chapter": 1, "verse": 7, "text": "As an overseer \u24da of God\u2019s household, he must be blameless: not arrogant, not hot-tempered, not an excessive drinker, not a bully, not greedy for money,", "comment": "\u24da Ac 20:28; Php 1:1; 1Pt 2:25"}, {"pk": 4057697, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 56, "chapter": 1, "verse": 8, "text": "but hospitable, loving what is good, sensible, righteous, holy, self-controlled,"}, {"pk": 4057698, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 56, "chapter": 1, "verse": 9, "text": "holding to the faithful message as taught, \u24db so that he will be able both to encourage with sound teaching \u24dc and to refute those who contradict it.", "comment": "\u24dc 1Tm 1:10; 6:3; 2Tm 1:13; Ti 2:1
\u24db Ac 2:42"}, {"pk": 4057699, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 56, "chapter": 1, "verse": 10, "text": "For there are many rebellious people, full of empty talk and deception, especially those from the circumcision party."}, {"pk": 4057700, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 56, "chapter": 1, "verse": 11, "text": "It is necessary to silence them; they are ruining entire households by teaching what they shouldn\u2019t in order to get money dishonestly."}, {"pk": 4057701, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 56, "chapter": 1, "verse": 12, "text": "One of their very own prophets said, \u201cCretans are always liars, evil beasts, lazy gluttons.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4057702, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 56, "chapter": 1, "verse": 13, "text": "This testimony is true. \u24dd For this reason, rebuke them sharply, \u24d0 so that they may be sound in the faith", "comment": "\u24dd Jn 8:14
\u24d0 2Co 13:10"}, {"pk": 4057703, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 56, "chapter": 1, "verse": 14, "text": "and may not pay attention to Jewish myths \u24d1 and the commands of people who reject the truth. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 2Tm 4:4
\u24d1 1Tm 1:4; 4:7; 2Tm 4:4; 2Pt 1:16"}, {"pk": 4057704, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 56, "chapter": 1, "verse": 15, "text": "To the pure, everything is pure, but to those who are defiled and unbelieving nothing is pure; in fact, both their mind and conscience \u24d3 are defiled.", "comment": "\u24d3 Heb 13:18"}, {"pk": 4057705, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 56, "chapter": 1, "verse": 16, "text": "They claim to know God, \u24d4 but they deny him by their works. \u24d5 They are detestable, disobedient, and unfit for any good work. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 2Co 9:8
\u24d4 Jn 7:28
\u24d5 Mk 14:6; 2Co 9:8; Gl 3:10; Jms 2:14-26"}, {"pk": 4057706, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 56, "chapter": 2, "verse": 1, "text": "But you are to proclaim things consistent with sound teaching. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Ti 1:9"}, {"pk": 4057707, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 56, "chapter": 2, "verse": 2, "text": "Older men \u24d8 are to be self-controlled, worthy of respect, sensible, and sound in faith, love, \u24d9 and endurance.", "comment": "\u24d9 1Co 13:1; 1Jn 4:16
\u24d8 1Tm 5:1"}, {"pk": 4057708, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 56, "chapter": 2, "verse": 3, "text": "In the same way, older women \u24da are to be reverent in behavior, not slanderers, not slaves to excessive drinking. They are to teach what is good,", "comment": "\u24da 1Tm 5:2"}, {"pk": 4057709, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 56, "chapter": 2, "verse": 4, "text": "so that they may encourage the young women to love their husbands and to love their children,"}, {"pk": 4057710, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 56, "chapter": 2, "verse": 5, "text": "to be self-controlled, pure, workers at home, kind, and in submission \u24db to their husbands, so that God\u2019s word \u24dc will not be slandered.", "comment": "\u24dc Lk 8:21; 2Tm 2:15; Heb 4:12
\u24db Lk 10:17; Eph 5:22"}, {"pk": 4057711, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 56, "chapter": 2, "verse": 6, "text": "In the same way, encourage the young men \u24dd to be self-controlled", "comment": "\u24dd 1Tm 5:1; 1Pt 5:5; 1Jn 2:13-14"}, {"pk": 4057712, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 56, "chapter": 2, "verse": 7, "text": "in everything. Make yourself an example of good works with integrity and dignity [1] in your teaching.", "comment": "[1] Other mss add and incorruptibility"}, {"pk": 4057713, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 56, "chapter": 2, "verse": 8, "text": "Your message is to be sound beyond reproach, \u24d0 so that any opponent will be ashamed, because he doesn\u2019t have anything bad to say about us.", "comment": "\u24d0 1Tm 2:2"}, {"pk": 4057714, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 56, "chapter": 2, "verse": 9, "text": "Slaves are to submit to their masters \u24d1 in everything, and to be well-pleasing, \u24d2 not talking back", "comment": "\u24d1 Eph 6:5-9; Col 3:22; 1Tm 6:1; 1Pt 2:18; Jd 4
\u24d2 Heb 13:21"}, {"pk": 4057715, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 56, "chapter": 2, "verse": 10, "text": "or stealing, but demonstrating utter faithfulness, so that they may adorn the teaching of God our Savior \u24d3 in everything.", "comment": "\u24d3 1Tm 1:1; 2:3; Ti 1:3; 3:4; Jd 25"}, {"pk": 4057716, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 56, "chapter": 2, "verse": 11, "text": "For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation [2] for all people, \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Ac 1:8; Rm 10:14; 2Co 5:18-21; 1Tm 2:4; 4:10; 2Pt 3:9
[2] Or appeared with saving power"}, {"pk": 4057717, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 56, "chapter": 2, "verse": 12, "text": "instructing us to deny godlessness \u24d5 and worldly lusts \u24d6 and to live in a sensible, righteous, \u24d7 and godly \u24d8 way in the present age,", "comment": "\u24d7 Lk 23:41; 1Co 15:34; 1Th 2:10; 1Pt 2:24
\u24d5 Jd 18
\u24d6 2Tm 4:10; 2Pt 1:4; 2:10
\u24d8 2Tm 3:12"}, {"pk": 4057718, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 56, "chapter": 2, "verse": 13, "text": "while we wait for the blessed hope, \u24d9 the appearing of the glory \u24da of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ.", "comment": "\u24da Lk 9:32; Jn 17:1,24; 2Co 3:18; 2Pt 3:18
\u24d9 Ac 23:6; 1Th 1:3"}, {"pk": 4057719, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 56, "chapter": 2, "verse": 14, "text": "He gave himself for us \u24db to redeem us from all lawlessness and to cleanse for himself a people for his own possession, \u24dc eager to do good works.", "comment": "\u24dc Ex 19:5; Lk 1:68
\u24db Mt 20:28; Mk 10:45; Rm 8:32; Gl 1:4; 2:20; Eph 5:2,25; 1Tm 2:6"}, {"pk": 4057720, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 56, "chapter": 2, "verse": 15, "text": "Proclaim these things; encourage and rebuke with all authority. Let no one disregard [3] you.", "comment": "[3] Or despise"}, {"pk": 4057721, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 56, "chapter": 3, "verse": 1, "text": "Remind them to submit \u24dd to rulers and authorities, to obey, to be ready for every good work,", "comment": "\u24dd Rm 13:1-7; 1Pt 2:13-14"}, {"pk": 4057722, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 56, "chapter": 3, "verse": 2, "text": "to slander no one, to avoid fighting, and to be kind, always showing gentleness \u24d0 to all people.", "comment": "\u24d0 Jms 3:13"}, {"pk": 4057723, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 56, "chapter": 3, "verse": 3, "text": "For we too were once foolish, disobedient, deceived, enslaved by various passions \u24d1 and pleasures, \u24d2 living in malice and envy, hateful, detesting one another.", "comment": "\u24d1 2Pt 1:4; 2:10
\u24d2 Jms 4:1"}, {"pk": 4057724, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 56, "chapter": 3, "verse": 4, "text": "But when the kindness of God our Savior and his love for mankind appeared, \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 1Tm 1:1; 2:3; Ti 1:3; 2:10; Jd 25"}, {"pk": 4057725, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 56, "chapter": 3, "verse": 5, "text": "he saved us \u24d4 \u2009\u2014not by works of righteousness that we had done, \u24d5 but according to his mercy \u24d6 \u2009\u2014\u2009through the washing of regeneration \u24d7 and renewal by the Holy Spirit. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d7 Jn 3:5; Eph 5:26; 1Pt 3:21
\u24d8 Rm 12:2
\u24d4 Rm 11:14; 2Tm 1:9
\u24d5 Eph 2:9
\u24d6 Eph 2:4; 1Pt 1:3"}, {"pk": 4057726, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 56, "chapter": 3, "verse": 6, "text": "He poured out his Spirit on us abundantly \u24d9 through Jesus Christ our Savior", "comment": "\u24d9 Jl 2:28; Ac 2:33; 10:45; Rm 5:5"}, {"pk": 4057727, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 56, "chapter": 3, "verse": 7, "text": "so that, having been justified by his grace, \u24da we may become heirs with the hope of eternal life. \u24db", "comment": "\u24da Ac 13:43; 15:11; 1Co 8:1; Gl 1:6; 1Pt 4:10
\u24db Ti 1:2"}, {"pk": 4057728, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 56, "chapter": 3, "verse": 8, "text": "This saying is trustworthy. \u24dc I want you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed God might be careful to devote themselves to good works. These are good and profitable for everyone.", "comment": "\u24dc 1Tm 1:15; 3:1; 4:9; 2Tm 2:11"}, {"pk": 4057729, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 56, "chapter": 3, "verse": 9, "text": "But avoid foolish debates, \u24dd genealogies, \u24d0 quarrels, \u24d1 and disputes about the law, because they are unprofitable and worthless.", "comment": "\u24dd 1Tm 6:4
\u24d1 Rm 1:29; 13:13; 1Co 1:11; 3:3; 2Co 12:20; Gl 5:20; Php 1:15; 1Tm 6:4
\u24d0 1Tm 1:4"}, {"pk": 4057730, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 56, "chapter": 3, "verse": 10, "text": "Reject a divisive \u24d2 person after a first and second warning. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Mt 18:15; 2Th 3:15
\u24d2 1Tm 1:9"}, {"pk": 4057731, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 56, "chapter": 3, "verse": 11, "text": "For you know that such a person has gone astray and is sinning; he is self-condemned."}, {"pk": 4057732, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 56, "chapter": 3, "verse": 12, "text": "When I send Artemas or Tychicus to you, \u24d4 make every effort to come to me \u24d5 in Nicopolis, because I have decided to spend the winter there.", "comment": "\u24d4 Ac 20:4; Eph 6:21; Col 4:7; 2Tm 4:12
\u24d5 Lk 14:26; 2Tm 4:9"}, {"pk": 4057733, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 56, "chapter": 3, "verse": 13, "text": "Diligently help Zenas the lawyer and Apollos \u24d6 on their journey, so that they will lack \u24d7 nothing.", "comment": "\u24d7 Jms 2:15
\u24d6 Ac 18:24; 19:1; 1Co 1:12; 3:4-6,22; 4:6; 16:12"}, {"pk": 4057734, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 56, "chapter": 3, "verse": 14, "text": "Let our people learn to devote themselves to good works for pressing needs, so that they will not be unfruitful. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Mt 13:22; Mk 4:19; 1Co 14:14; Gl 5:22; Eph 5:11; 2Pt 1:8; Jd 12"}, {"pk": 4057735, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 56, "chapter": 3, "verse": 15, "text": "All those who are with me send you greetings. Greet those who love us in the faith. Grace be with all of you. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Col 4:18; 2Th 3:16"}, {"pk": 4057736, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 57, "chapter": 1, "verse": 1, "text": "Paul, \u24da a prisoner \u24db of Christ Jesus, \u24dc and Timothy \u24dd our brother: To Philemon our dear friend and coworker,", "comment": "\u24dc Rm 1:1
\u24da Ac 13:9
\u24db 2Tm 1:8; Heb 13:3
\u24dd Ac 16:1; 1Tm 1:2"}, {"pk": 4057737, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 57, "chapter": 1, "verse": 2, "text": "to Apphia our sister, [1] to Archippus \u24d0 our fellow soldier, \u24d1 and to the church that meets in your home. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Ac 12:12; Rm 16:5
[1] Other mss read our beloved
\u24d0 Col 4:17
\u24d1 Php 2:25"}, {"pk": 4057738, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 57, "chapter": 1, "verse": 3, "text": "Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ."}, {"pk": 4057739, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 57, "chapter": 1, "verse": 4, "text": "I always thank my God when I mention you in my prayers,"}, {"pk": 4057740, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 57, "chapter": 1, "verse": 5, "text": "because I hear of your love \u24d3 for all the saints and the faith that you have in the Lord Jesus.", "comment": "\u24d3 Dt 6:5; Mt 22:37; Gl 5:6,22; Eph 6:23; 1Th 1:3; 3:6; 5:8; 1Tm 1:14; 1Jn 4:20"}, {"pk": 4057741, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 57, "chapter": 1, "verse": 6, "text": "I pray that your participation in the faith may become effective \u24d4 through knowing every good thing \u24d5 that is in us [2] for the glory of Christ.", "comment": "\u24d4 Gl 5:6
[2] Other mss read in you
\u24d5 Gn 1:31; 18:18; 3Jn 11"}, {"pk": 4057742, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 57, "chapter": 1, "verse": 7, "text": "For I have great joy and encouragement from your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed \u24d6 through you, brother.", "comment": "\u24d6 Lk 12:19; 2Tm 1:16"}, {"pk": 4057743, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 57, "chapter": 1, "verse": 8, "text": "For this reason, although I have great boldness in Christ to command you to do what is right,"}, {"pk": 4057744, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 57, "chapter": 1, "verse": 9, "text": "I appeal to you, instead, on the basis of love. I, Paul, as an elderly man [3] and now also as a prisoner \u24d7 of Christ Jesus,", "comment": "\u24d7 2Tm 1:8; Heb 13:3
[3] Or an ambassador"}, {"pk": 4057745, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 57, "chapter": 1, "verse": 10, "text": "appeal to you for my son, \u24d8 Onesimus. [4] \u24d9 I became his father \u24da while I was in chains.", "comment": "\u24da 1Co 4:15
[4] In Gk, Onesimus means \u201cuseful\u201d
\u24d9 Col 4:9
\u24d8 1Th 2:11"}, {"pk": 4057746, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 57, "chapter": 1, "verse": 11, "text": "Once he was useless to you, but now he is useful both to you and to me."}, {"pk": 4057747, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 57, "chapter": 1, "verse": 12, "text": "I am sending him back to you\u2009\u2014\u2009I am sending my very own heart. [5] [6]", "comment": "[6] Lit you\u2009\u2014\u2009that is, my own heart
[5] Other mss read him back. Receive him, my own heart."}, {"pk": 4057748, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 57, "chapter": 1, "verse": 13, "text": "I wanted to keep him with me, so that in my imprisonment for the gospel he might serve me in your place."}, {"pk": 4057749, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 57, "chapter": 1, "verse": 14, "text": "But I didn\u2019t want to do anything without your consent, so that your good deed might not be out of obligation, but of your own free will."}, {"pk": 4057750, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 57, "chapter": 1, "verse": 15, "text": "For perhaps this is why he was separated from you for a brief time, so that you might get him back permanently,"}, {"pk": 4057751, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 57, "chapter": 1, "verse": 16, "text": "no longer as a slave, but more than a slave\u2009\u2014\u2009as a dearly loved brother. He is especially so to me, but how much more to you, both in the flesh \u24db and in the Lord. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24db Php 3:3
\u24dc 1Co 16:19; Rv 11:8"}, {"pk": 4057752, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 57, "chapter": 1, "verse": 17, "text": "So if you consider me a partner, welcome \u24dd him as you would me.", "comment": "\u24dd Rm 14:1"}, {"pk": 4057753, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 57, "chapter": 1, "verse": 18, "text": "And if he has wronged you in any way, or owes you anything, charge that to my account. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Rm 5:13"}, {"pk": 4057754, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 57, "chapter": 1, "verse": 19, "text": "I, Paul, write this with my own hand: \u24d1 I will repay it\u2009\u2014\u2009not to mention to you that you owe me even your very self.", "comment": "\u24d1 1Co 16:21"}, {"pk": 4057755, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 57, "chapter": 1, "verse": 20, "text": "Yes, brother, may I benefit from you in the Lord; refresh my heart in Christ."}, {"pk": 4057756, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 57, "chapter": 1, "verse": 21, "text": "Since I am confident of your obedience, I am writing to you, knowing that you will do even more than I say."}, {"pk": 4057757, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 57, "chapter": 1, "verse": 22, "text": "Meanwhile, also prepare a guest room for me, since I hope that through your prayers I will be restored to you."}, {"pk": 4057758, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 57, "chapter": 1, "verse": 23, "text": "Epaphras, \u24d2 my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, sends you greetings, and so do", "comment": "\u24d2 Col 1:7; 4:12"}, {"pk": 4057759, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 57, "chapter": 1, "verse": 24, "text": "Mark, \u24d3 Aristarchus, \u24d4 Demas, and Luke, \u24d5 my coworkers.", "comment": "\u24d5 Col 4:14; 2Tm 4:10-11
\u24d4 Ac 19:29
\u24d3 Ac 12:12,25; 15:37,39; Col 4:10; 2Tm 4:11; 1Pt 5:13"}, {"pk": 4057760, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 57, "chapter": 1, "verse": 25, "text": "The grace of the Lord [7] \u24d6 Jesus Christ be with your spirit. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 2Th 3:18; Rv 11:8
[7] Other mss read our Lord
\u24d7 Ps 51:12"}, {"pk": 4057761, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 1, "verse": 1, "text": "Long ago God spoke \u24d8 to the fathers by the prophets \u24d9 at different times and in different ways. \u24da", "comment": "\u24d9 2Kg 17:13; 21:10; 24:2; Jr 7:25; 26:5; 29:19; 35:15; 44:4; Ezk 38:17; Dn 9:6; Hs 12:10; Zch 1:6; 8:9; Mt 2:23; Lk 1:70; 24:44; Ac 2:30; 3:21,24
\u24d8 Jn 9:29; Heb 2:2-3
\u24da Nm 12:6,8; Jl 2:28"}, {"pk": 4057762, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 1, "verse": 2, "text": "In these last days, \u24db he has spoken to us by his Son. God has appointed him heir of all things \u24dc and made the universe [1] \u24dd through him.", "comment": "[1] Lit ages
\u24db Ac 2:17; Gl 4:4; 2Tm 3:1; 2Pt 3:3; Jd 18
\u24dc Jr 3:19; 10:16; Zch 8:12
\u24dd Ps 2:8; Jn 1:3; Col 1:16; Rv 4:11"}, {"pk": 4057763, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 1, "verse": 3, "text": "The Son is the radiance [2] of God\u2019s glory and the exact expression [3] of his nature, \u24d0 sustaining all things by his powerful word. \u24d1 After making purification for sins, [4] he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high. [5] \u24d2", "comment": "[5] Or he sat down on high at the right hand of the Majesty
[2] Or reflection
[3] Or representation, or copy, or reproduction
\u24d0 2Co 4:4
\u24d1 Ps 33:6
\u24d2 Mt 22:44; Mk 16:19; Col 1:17
[4] Other mss read for our sins by himself"}, {"pk": 4057764, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 1, "verse": 4, "text": "So he became superior to the angels, just as the name he inherited is more excellent than theirs. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Eph 1:21; Php 2:9"}, {"pk": 4057765, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 1, "verse": 5, "text": "For to which of the angels did he ever say, You are my Son;
today I have become your Father, [6] [7]
or again, I will be his Father,
and he will be my Son? \u24d4 \u24d5
", "comment": "[7] Ps 2:7
[6] Or have begotten you
\u24d4 2Sm 7:14; 1Ch 17:13
\u24d5 2Sm 7:14; Ps 2:7; Ac 13:33"}, {"pk": 4057766, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 1, "verse": 6, "text": "Again, when he [8] brings his firstborn into the world, \u24d6 he says, And let all God\u2019s angels worship him. [9] \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d7 Dt 32:43; Ps 97:7
[8] Or When he again
\u24d6 Col 1:15,18; Rv 1:5
[9] Dt 32:43 LXX; Ps 97:7"}, {"pk": 4057767, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 1, "verse": 7, "text": "And about the angels he says: He makes his angels winds, [10]
and his servants [11] a fiery flame, \u24d8 \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 104:4
[10] Or spirits
[11] Or ministers
\u24d9 Ps 104:4"}, {"pk": 4057768, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 1, "verse": 8, "text": "but to [12] the Son: Your throne, O God,
is forever and ever,
and the scepter of your kingdom
is a scepter of justice. \u24da
", "comment": "[14] Ps 45:6-7
[12] Or about
\u24da Ps 45:6-7"}, {"pk": 4057769, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 1, "verse": 9, "text": " You have loved righteousness
and hated lawlessness;
this is why God, your God,
has anointed you
with the oil of joy \u24db
beyond your companions. [13] [14]
", "comment": "\u24db Is 61:1,3; Php 2:9
[13] Or associates"}, {"pk": 4057770, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 1, "verse": 10, "text": "And: In the beginning, Lord,
you established the earth,
and the heavens are the works of your hands; \u24dc
", "comment": "[16] Ps 102:25-27
\u24dc Ps 102:25"}, {"pk": 4057771, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 1, "verse": 11, "text": " they will perish, but you remain.
They will all wear out like clothing; \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Is 50:9; 51:6"}, {"pk": 4057772, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 1, "verse": 12, "text": " you will roll them up like a cloak, [15]
and they will be changed like clothing.
But you are the same,
and your years will never end. [16] \u24d0
", "comment": "[15] Other mss omit like a cloak
\u24d0 Ps 102:26-27; Heb 13:8"}, {"pk": 4057773, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 1, "verse": 13, "text": "Now to which of the angels has he ever said: Sit at my right hand
until I make your enemies your footstool? [17] \u24d1
", "comment": "[17] Ps 110:1
\u24d1 Jos 10:24; Ps 110:1; Mt 22:44; Mk 12:36; Ac 2:34-35; Heb 10:13"}, {"pk": 4057774, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 1, "verse": 14, "text": "Are they not all ministering spirits sent out to serve those who are going to inherit salvation? \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 103:20; Mt 18:10; Heb 5:9"}, {"pk": 4057775, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 2, "verse": 1, "text": "For this reason, we must pay attention all the more to what we have heard, so that we will not drift away. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Jos 24:27; Mc 5:13; 1Co 9:27; 10:6; 11:34; Ti 3:14"}, {"pk": 4057776, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 2, "verse": 2, "text": "For if the message spoken through angels was legally binding [1] \u24d4 and every transgression and disobedience received a just punishment, \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d4 Dt 33:2; Ac 7:53; Heb 1:1
[1] Or valid, or reliable
\u24d5 Nm 15:30; Heb 10:28"}, {"pk": 4057777, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 2, "verse": 3, "text": "how will we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? \u24d6 This salvation had its beginning when it was spoken of by the Lord, and it was confirmed to us by those who heard him. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Lk 1:2; Heb 1:2; 10:29
\u24d6 Is 45:17"}, {"pk": 4057778, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 2, "verse": 4, "text": "At the same time, God also testified by signs and wonders, various miracles, and distributions of gifts from the Holy Spirit according to his will. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Jn 4:48; Ac 2:22,43; 5:12; 8:13; 14:3; 15:12; Rm 12:3-8; 15:19; 1Co 12:4; 2Co 12:12; Eph 1:5; 4:8"}, {"pk": 4057779, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 2, "verse": 5, "text": "For he has not subjected to angels the world to come that we are talking about."}, {"pk": 4057780, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 2, "verse": 6, "text": "But someone somewhere has testified: What is man that you remember him,
or the son of man that you care for him?
", "comment": "[3] Ps 8:5-7 LXX"}, {"pk": 4057781, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 2, "verse": 7, "text": " You made him lower than the angels
for a short time;
you crowned him with glory and honor [2]
", "comment": "[2] Other mss add and set him over the works of your hands"}, {"pk": 4057782, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 2, "verse": 8, "text": " and subjected everything under his feet. [3]
For in subjecting everything to him, he left nothing that is not subject to him. As it is, we do not yet see everything subjected to him. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Jb 7:17; Ps 8:4-6; Mt 22:44; Ac 2:35; 1Co 15:25-27; Eph 1:22; Heb 10:13"}, {"pk": 4057783, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 2, "verse": 9, "text": "But we do see Jesus\u2009\u2014\u2009 made lower than the angels for a short time so that by God\u2019s grace he might taste death \u24da for everyone\u2009\u2014\u2009 crowned with glory and honor \u24db because he suffered death. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Jn 3:16; 2Co 5:15; Php 2:9
\u24da Jn 8:52; 1Co 15:54-56; Php 2:8; Col 1:22; Heb 9:15; 1Pt 3:18
\u24db Ac 2:33; 3:13"}, {"pk": 4057784, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 2, "verse": 10, "text": "For in bringing many sons and daughters to glory, it was entirely appropriate that God\u2009\u2014\u2009for whom and through whom all things exist\u2009\u2014\u2009should make the source [4] of their salvation perfect through sufferings. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Lk 13:32; 24:26; Rm 11:36; Heb 7:28
[4] Or pioneer, or leader"}, {"pk": 4057785, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 2, "verse": 11, "text": "For the one who sanctifies and those who are sanctified all have one Father. [5] That is why Jesus is not ashamed to call them brothers and sisters, \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Mt 28:10; Jn 20:17; Ac 17:28; Heb 10:10
[5] Or father, or origin; lit all are of one"}, {"pk": 4057786, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 2, "verse": 12, "text": "saying: I will proclaim your name to my brothers and sisters;
I will sing hymns to you in the congregation. [6] \u24d1
", "comment": "[6] Ps 22:22
\u24d1 Ps 22:22; Heb 12:23"}, {"pk": 4057787, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 2, "verse": 13, "text": "Again, I will trust in him. [7] And again, Here I am with the children God gave me. [8] \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 18:2; Is 8:17-18; 12:2; Jn 10:29; 17:6
[7] 2Sm 22:3 LXX; Is 8:17 LXX; 12:2 LXX
[8] Is 8:18 LXX"}, {"pk": 4057788, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 2, "verse": 14, "text": "Now since the children have flesh and blood in common, Jesus also shared in these, so that through his death he might destroy the one holding the power of death\u2009\u2014\u2009that is, the devil \u24d3 \u2009\u2014\u2009", "comment": "\u24d3 Jn 1:14; 1Co 15:54-56; Col 2:15; 2Tm 1:10; 1Jn 3:8"}, {"pk": 4057789, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 2, "verse": 15, "text": "and free those who were held in slavery all their lives by the fear of death. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Rm 8:15; 2Tm 1:7"}, {"pk": 4057790, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 2, "verse": 16, "text": "For it is clear that he does not reach out to help angels, but to help Abraham\u2019s offspring. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Lk 19:9; Jn 8:39; Rm 4:16; Gl 3:7-9,29"}, {"pk": 4057791, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 2, "verse": 17, "text": "Therefore, he had to be like his brothers and sisters in every way, so that he could become a merciful and faithful high priest in matters [9] pertaining to God, to make atonement [10] \u24d6 for the sins of the people. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Lk 18:13; Rm 3:25; Php 2:7; Heb 4:15; 5:1-2; 7:26-28; 1Jn 2:2; 4:10
[10] Or propitiation
\u24d6 2Co 5:21
[9] Lit things"}, {"pk": 4057792, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 2, "verse": 18, "text": "For since he himself has suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are tempted."}, {"pk": 4057793, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 3, "verse": 1, "text": "Therefore, holy brothers and sisters, who share in a heavenly calling, consider Jesus, the apostle and high priest of our confession. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Rm 15:8; Php 3:14; Heb 2:11,17; 4:14-15"}, {"pk": 4057794, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 3, "verse": 2, "text": "He was faithful to the one who appointed him, just as Moses was in all God\u2019s household."}, {"pk": 4057795, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 3, "verse": 3, "text": "For Jesus is considered worthy of more glory than Moses, just as the builder has more honor than the house."}, {"pk": 4057796, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 3, "verse": 4, "text": "Now every house is built by someone, but the one who built everything is God. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Eph 2:10; 3:9"}, {"pk": 4057797, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 3, "verse": 5, "text": "Moses was faithful as a servant \u24da in all God\u2019s household, as a testimony to what would be said in the future.", "comment": "\u24da Ex 14:31; Nm 12:7-8; Dt 18:19; 34:5; Jos 1:2,7,13,15; 11:12,15; 12:6; 1Kg 8:53,56; Mal 4:4"}, {"pk": 4057798, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 3, "verse": 6, "text": "But Christ was faithful as a Son over his household. And we are that household if we hold on to our confidence and the hope in which we boast. [1] \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Mt 10:22; Rm 5:2; 11:22; 1Co 3:16; Heb 1:2
[1] Other mss add firm to the end"}, {"pk": 4057799, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 3, "verse": 7, "text": "Therefore, as the Holy Spirit says: Today, if you hear his voice,
", "comment": "[2] Ps 95:7-11"}, {"pk": 4057800, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 3, "verse": 8, "text": " do not harden your hearts as in the rebellion,
on the day of testing in the wilderness,
"}, {"pk": 4057801, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 3, "verse": 9, "text": " where your fathers tested me, tried me,
and saw my works
"}, {"pk": 4057802, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 3, "verse": 10, "text": "for forty years.
Therefore I was provoked to anger with that generation
and said, \u201cThey always go astray in their hearts,
and they have not known my ways.\u201d
"}, {"pk": 4057803, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 3, "verse": 11, "text": " So I swore in my anger,
\u201cThey will not enter my rest.\u201d [2] \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 95:7-11; Ac 7:36; Heb 4:3,5"}, {"pk": 4057804, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 3, "verse": 12, "text": "Watch out, brothers and sisters, so that there won\u2019t be in any of you an evil, unbelieving heart that turns away \u24dd from the living God.", "comment": "\u24dd Lk 8:13; Ac 15:38; 1Tm 4:1"}, {"pk": 4057805, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 3, "verse": 13, "text": "But encourage each other daily, \u24d0 while it is still called today, so that none of you is hardened \u24d1 by sin\u2019s deception. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Eph 4:22; Heb 10:24
\u24d0 1Th 2:12; 2Th 3:12; Heb 10:25
\u24d1 Ac 19:9; Rm 9:18; Heb 3:8,15; 4:7"}, {"pk": 4057806, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 3, "verse": 14, "text": "For we have become participants in Christ if we hold firmly until the end the reality [3] that we had at the start. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 1Co 15:2; Heb 3:6; 10:23; 11:1
[3] Or confidence"}, {"pk": 4057807, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 3, "verse": 15, "text": "As it is said: Today, if you hear his voice,
do not harden your hearts as in the rebellion. [4] \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 95:7-8
[4] Ps 95:7-8"}, {"pk": 4057808, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 3, "verse": 16, "text": "For who heard and rebelled? Wasn\u2019t it all who came out of Egypt under Moses? \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Nm 14:2; Dt 1:35-38"}, {"pk": 4057809, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 3, "verse": 17, "text": "With whom was God angry for forty years? Wasn\u2019t it with those who sinned, whose bodies fell in the wilderness? \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Nm 14:29; Ps 106:26"}, {"pk": 4057810, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 3, "verse": 18, "text": "And to whom did he swear that they would not enter his rest, if not to those who disobeyed?"}, {"pk": 4057811, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 3, "verse": 19, "text": "So we see that they were unable to enter because of unbelief."}, {"pk": 4057812, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 4, "verse": 1, "text": "Therefore, since the promise to enter his rest remains, let us beware [1] that none of you be found to have fallen short. [2]", "comment": "[1] Lit fear
[2] Or that any of you might seem to have missed it"}, {"pk": 4057813, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 4, "verse": 2, "text": "For we also have received the good news just as they did. But the message they heard did not benefit them, since they were not united with those who heard it in faith. [3] \u24d7", "comment": "[3] Other mss read since it was not united by faith in those who heard
\u24d7 1Th 2:13; Heb 12:15"}, {"pk": 4057814, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 4, "verse": 3, "text": "For we who have believed enter the rest, in keeping with what [4] he has said, So I swore in my anger,
\u201cThey will not enter my rest,\u201d [5] \u24d8
even though his works have been finished since the foundation of the world.", "comment": "[4] Or rest, just as
\u24d8 Ps 95:11; Heb 3:11
[5] Ps 95:11"}, {"pk": 4057815, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 4, "verse": 4, "text": "For somewhere he has spoken about the seventh day in this way: And on the seventh day God rested from all his works. [6] \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Gn 2:2; Ex 20:11
[6] Gn 2:2"}, {"pk": 4057816, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 4, "verse": 5, "text": "Again, in that passage he says, They will never enter my rest. [7]", "comment": "[7] Ps 95:11"}, {"pk": 4057817, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 4, "verse": 6, "text": "Therefore, since it remains for some to enter it, and those who formerly received the good news did not enter because of disobedience, \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Ps 95:11; Heb 3:19"}, {"pk": 4057818, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 4, "verse": 7, "text": "he again specifies a certain day\u2009\u2014\u2009 today. He specified this speaking through David after such a long time: Today, if you hear his voice,
do not harden your hearts. [8] \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 95:7-8; Heb 3:7
[8] Ps 95:7-8"}, {"pk": 4057819, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 4, "verse": 8, "text": "For if Joshua \u24dc had given them rest, God would not have spoken later about another day.", "comment": "\u24dc Jos 22:4"}, {"pk": 4057820, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 4, "verse": 9, "text": "Therefore, a Sabbath rest remains for God\u2019s people."}, {"pk": 4057821, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 4, "verse": 10, "text": "For the person who has entered his rest has rested from his own works, just as God did from his. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Heb 4:4; Rv 14:13"}, {"pk": 4057822, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 4, "verse": 11, "text": "Let us then make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one will fall into the same pattern of disobedience."}, {"pk": 4057823, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 4, "verse": 12, "text": "For the word of God is living and effective \u24d0 and sharper than any double-edged sword, \u24d1 penetrating as far as the separation of soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It is able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 1Co 14:24-25
\u24d0 Jr 23:29; 1Pt 1:23
\u24d1 Is 49:2; Eph 6:17; Rv 1:16; 2:12"}, {"pk": 4057824, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 4, "verse": 13, "text": "No creature is hidden from him, but all things are naked and exposed to the eyes of him to whom \u24d3 we must give an account.", "comment": "\u24d3 2Ch 16:9; Jb 26:6; 34:21; Ps 33:13-15"}, {"pk": 4057825, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 4, "verse": 14, "text": "Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens\u2009\u2014\u2009Jesus the Son of God\u2009\u2014\u2009let us hold fast to our confession. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Heb 3:1; 6:20; 10:23"}, {"pk": 4057826, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 4, "verse": 15, "text": "For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who has been tempted in every way as we are, \u24d5 yet without sin. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d5 Is 53:3; Heb 2:18
\u24d6 2Co 5:21; 1Pt 2:22"}, {"pk": 4057827, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 4, "verse": 16, "text": "Therefore, let us approach the throne of grace with boldness, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in time of need."}, {"pk": 4057828, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 5, "verse": 1, "text": "For every high priest taken from among men is appointed in matters pertaining to God for the people, to offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins."}, {"pk": 4057829, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 5, "verse": 2, "text": "He is able to deal gently with those who are ignorant and are going astray, since he is also clothed with weakness. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Heb 2:18; 4:15; 7:28"}, {"pk": 4057830, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 5, "verse": 3, "text": "Because of this, he must make an offering for his own sins as well as for the people. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Lv 4:3; 9:7; Heb 9:7"}, {"pk": 4057831, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 5, "verse": 4, "text": "No one takes this honor on himself; instead, a person is called by God, just as Aaron was. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Ex 28:1; 1Ch 23:18"}, {"pk": 4057832, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 5, "verse": 5, "text": "In the same way, Christ did not exalt himself to become a high priest, but God who said to him, You are my Son;
today I have become your Father, [1] [2] \u24da
", "comment": "[1] Lit I have begotten you
[2] Ps 2:7
\u24da Ps 2:7; Jn 8:54; Heb 1:1"}, {"pk": 4057833, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 5, "verse": 6, "text": "also says in another place, You are a priest forever
according to the order of Melchizedek. [3] \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Ps 110:4; Heb 7:17
[3] Gn 14:18-20; Ps 110:4"}, {"pk": 4057834, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 5, "verse": 7, "text": "During his earthly life, [4] he offered prayers and appeals \u24dc with loud cries and tears \u24dd to the one who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverence.", "comment": "\u24dc Mt 26:39; Mk 14:36
[4] Lit In the days of his flesh
\u24dd Ps 22:1; Mt 27:46,50; Mk 15:34,37; Lk 23:46"}, {"pk": 4057835, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 5, "verse": 8, "text": "Although he was the Son, he learned obedience from what he suffered. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Php 2:7-8; Heb 1:2"}, {"pk": 4057836, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 5, "verse": 9, "text": "After he was perfected, he became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him,"}, {"pk": 4057837, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 5, "verse": 10, "text": "and he was declared by God a high priest according to the order of Melchizedek."}, {"pk": 4057838, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 5, "verse": 11, "text": "We have a great deal to say about this, and it is difficult to explain, since you have become too lazy to understand."}, {"pk": 4057839, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 5, "verse": 12, "text": "Although by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you the basic principles of God\u2019s revelation again. You need milk, not solid food. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 1Co 3:2; Heb 6:1; 1Pt 2:21"}, {"pk": 4057840, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 5, "verse": 13, "text": "Now everyone who lives on milk is inexperienced with the message about righteousness, because he is an infant."}, {"pk": 4057841, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 5, "verse": 14, "text": "But solid food is for the mature\u2009\u2014\u2009for those whose senses have been trained to distinguish between good and evil. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Is 7:15; 1Co 2:6"}, {"pk": 4057842, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 6, "verse": 1, "text": "Therefore, let us leave the elementary teaching about Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works, faith in God, \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Php 3:13; Heb 5:12; 9:14"}, {"pk": 4057843, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 6, "verse": 2, "text": "teaching about ritual washings, [1] laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Jn 3:25; Ac 6:6; 17:31-32; 19:4-6
[1] Or about baptisms"}, {"pk": 4057844, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 6, "verse": 3, "text": "And we will do this if God permits."}, {"pk": 4057845, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 6, "verse": 4, "text": "For it is impossible to renew to repentance those who were once enlightened, who tasted the heavenly gift, who shared in the Holy Spirit, \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Gl 3:3; Eph 2:8; Heb 10:32"}, {"pk": 4057846, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 6, "verse": 5, "text": "who tasted God\u2019s good word and the powers of the coming age,"}, {"pk": 4057847, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 6, "verse": 6, "text": "and who have fallen away. This is because, [2] to their own harm, they are recrucifying the Son of God and holding him up to contempt. \u24d6", "comment": "[2] Or while
\u24d6 Heb 10:29; 2Pt 2:21; 1Jn 5:16"}, {"pk": 4057848, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 6, "verse": 7, "text": "For the ground that drinks the rain that often falls on it and that produces vegetation useful to those for whom it is cultivated receives a blessing from God."}, {"pk": 4057849, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 6, "verse": 8, "text": "But if it produces thorns and thistles, it is worthless and about to be cursed, and at the end will be burned. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Gn 3:17-18; Ps 65:10; Is 5:6"}, {"pk": 4057850, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 6, "verse": 9, "text": "Even though we are speaking this way, dearly loved friends, in your case we are confident of things that are better and that pertain to salvation."}, {"pk": 4057851, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 6, "verse": 10, "text": "For God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love [3] you demonstrated for his name by serving the saints\u2009\u2014\u2009and by continuing to serve them. \u24d8", "comment": "[3] Other mss read labor of love
\u24d8 Pr 19:17; Mt 10:42; 25:40; 2Co 8:4; 1Th 1:3; 2Tm 1:18"}, {"pk": 4057852, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 6, "verse": 11, "text": "Now we desire each of you to demonstrate the same diligence for the full assurance of your hope until the end,"}, {"pk": 4057853, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 6, "verse": 12, "text": "so that you won\u2019t become lazy but will be imitators of those who inherit the promises through faith and perseverance. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Heb 10:36; 13:7"}, {"pk": 4057854, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 6, "verse": 13, "text": "For when God made a promise to Abraham, since he had no one greater to swear by, he swore by himself:"}, {"pk": 4057855, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 6, "verse": 14, "text": "I will indeed bless you, and I will greatly multiply you. [4] \u24da", "comment": "[4] Gn 22:17
\u24da Gn 21:5; 22:16-17; Lk 1:73"}, {"pk": 4057856, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 6, "verse": 15, "text": "And so, after waiting patiently, Abraham obtained the promise."}, {"pk": 4057857, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 6, "verse": 16, "text": "For people swear by something greater than themselves, and for them a confirming oath ends every dispute."}, {"pk": 4057858, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 6, "verse": 17, "text": "Because God wanted to show his unchangeable purpose even more clearly to the heirs of the promise, he guaranteed it with an oath, \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Ex 22:11; Heb 11:9"}, {"pk": 4057859, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 6, "verse": 18, "text": "so that through two unchangeable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled for refuge might have strong encouragement to seize the hope set before us. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Ti 1:2; Heb 12:1"}, {"pk": 4057860, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 6, "verse": 19, "text": "We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Lv 16:2,15; Heb 9:7"}, {"pk": 4057861, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 6, "verse": 20, "text": "Jesus has entered there on our behalf as a forerunner, \u24d0 because he has become a high priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Heb 5:6,10; 7:17
\u24d0 Heb 4:14; 8:1; 9:24"}, {"pk": 4057862, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 7, "verse": 1, "text": "For this Melchizedek, king of Salem, priest of God Most High, met Abraham and blessed him as he returned from defeating the kings,"}, {"pk": 4057863, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 7, "verse": 2, "text": "and Abraham gave him a tenth of everything. First, his name means king of righteousness, then also, king of Salem, meaning king of peace."}, {"pk": 4057864, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 7, "verse": 3, "text": "Without father, mother, or genealogy, having neither beginning of days nor end of life, but resembling the Son of God, \u24d2 he remains a priest forever.", "comment": "\u24d2 Gn 14:18-20; Mt 4:3; Mk 5:7; Heb 7:6"}, {"pk": 4057865, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 7, "verse": 4, "text": "Now consider how great this man was: even Abraham the patriarch \u24d3 gave a tenth of the plunder to him.", "comment": "\u24d3 Gn 14:20; Ac 2:29; 7:8-9"}, {"pk": 4057866, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 7, "verse": 5, "text": "The sons of Levi who receive the priestly office have a command according to the law to collect a tenth from the people \u24d4 \u2009\u2014\u2009that is, from their brothers and sisters\u2009\u2014\u2009though they have also descended from Abraham.", "comment": "\u24d4 Nm 18:21,26; 2Ch 31:4-5"}, {"pk": 4057867, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 7, "verse": 6, "text": "But one without this [1] lineage collected a tenth from Abraham and blessed the one who had the promises. \u24d5", "comment": "[1] Lit their
\u24d5 Gn 14:19; Rm 4:13"}, {"pk": 4057868, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 7, "verse": 7, "text": "Without a doubt, the inferior is blessed by the superior."}, {"pk": 4057869, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 7, "verse": 8, "text": "In the one case, men who will die receive a tenth, but in the other case, Scripture testifies that he lives. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Heb 5:6; 6:20"}, {"pk": 4057870, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 7, "verse": 9, "text": "And in a sense Levi himself, who receives a tenth, has paid a tenth through Abraham,"}, {"pk": 4057871, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 7, "verse": 10, "text": "for he was still within his ancestor [2] when Melchizedek met him.", "comment": "[2] Lit still in his father\u2019s loins"}, {"pk": 4057872, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 7, "verse": 11, "text": "Now if perfection came through the Levitical priesthood (for on the basis of it the people received the law \u24d7), what further need was there for another priest to appear, said to be according to the order of Melchizedek and not according to the order of Aaron? \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d7 Gl 2:21; Heb 7:18-19; 8:7
\u24d8 Heb 7:17; 10:1"}, {"pk": 4057873, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 7, "verse": 12, "text": "For when there is a change of the priesthood, there must be a change of law as well."}, {"pk": 4057874, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 7, "verse": 13, "text": "For the one these things are spoken about belonged to a different tribe. No one from it has served at the altar."}, {"pk": 4057875, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 7, "verse": 14, "text": "Now it is evident that our Lord came from Judah, \u24d9 and Moses said nothing about that tribe concerning priests.", "comment": "\u24d9 Is 11:1; Mc 5:2; Mt 1:3; Lk 3:33; Rv 5:5"}, {"pk": 4057876, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 7, "verse": 15, "text": "And this becomes clearer if another priest like Melchizedek appears,"}, {"pk": 4057877, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 7, "verse": 16, "text": "who did not become a priest based on a legal regulation about physical [3] descent but based on the power of an indestructible life.", "comment": "[3] Or fleshly"}, {"pk": 4057878, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 7, "verse": 17, "text": "For it has been testified: You are a priest forever
according to the order of Melchizedek. [4] \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Ps 110:4; Heb 5:6; 6:20; 7:21
[4] Ps 110:4"}, {"pk": 4057879, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 7, "verse": 18, "text": "So the previous command is annulled because it was weak and unprofitable \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Rm 8:3; Gl 4:9"}, {"pk": 4057880, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 7, "verse": 19, "text": "(for the law perfected \u24dc nothing), but a better hope is introduced, through which we draw near to God. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dc Ac 13:39; Rm 3:20; Heb 9:9
\u24dd Heb 4:16; 6:18"}, {"pk": 4057881, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 7, "verse": 20, "text": "None of this happened without an oath. For others became priests without an oath,"}, {"pk": 4057882, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 7, "verse": 21, "text": "but he became a priest with an oath made by the one who said to him: The Lord has sworn
and will not change his mind,
\u201cYou are a priest forever.\u201d [5] \u24d0
", "comment": "[5] Ps 110:4
\u24d0 1Sm 15:29; Ps 110:4"}, {"pk": 4057883, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 7, "verse": 22, "text": "Because of this oath, Jesus has also become the guarantee of a better covenant. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Heb 8:6-10; 9:15; 12:24; 13:20"}, {"pk": 4057884, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 7, "verse": 23, "text": "Now many have become Levitical priests, since they are prevented by death from remaining in office."}, {"pk": 4057885, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 7, "verse": 24, "text": "But because he remains forever, he holds his priesthood permanently."}, {"pk": 4057886, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 7, "verse": 25, "text": "Therefore, he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, since he always lives to intercede \u24d2 for them.", "comment": "\u24d2 Rm 8:34; Heb 9:24"}, {"pk": 4057887, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 7, "verse": 26, "text": "For this is the kind of high priest we need: holy, innocent, undefiled, separated from sinners, and exalted above the heavens. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 2Co 5:21; Heb 4:15"}, {"pk": 4057888, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 7, "verse": 27, "text": "He doesn\u2019t need to offer sacrifices every day, as high priests do\u2009\u2014\u2009first for their own sins, then for those of the people. He did this once for all time when he offered himself. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Eph 5:2; Heb 5:1,3; 9:12,28"}, {"pk": 4057889, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 7, "verse": 28, "text": "For the law appoints as high priests men who are weak, but the promise of the oath, which came after the law, appoints a Son, \u24d5 who has been perfected \u24d6 forever.", "comment": "\u24d5 Heb 1:2; 2:10; 5:2,9
\u24d6 Php 3:12; Heb 10:14; 11:40"}, {"pk": 4057890, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 8, "verse": 1, "text": "Now the main point of what is being said is this: We have this kind of high priest, who sat down at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens, \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Col 3:1; Heb 2:17"}, {"pk": 4057891, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 8, "verse": 2, "text": "a minister of the sanctuary and the true tabernacle that was set up by the Lord and not man. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Ex 33:7; Heb 9:11,24"}, {"pk": 4057892, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 8, "verse": 3, "text": "For every high priest is appointed to offer gifts \u24d9 and sacrifices; therefore, it was necessary for this priest also to have something to offer.", "comment": "\u24d9 Eph 5:2; Heb 5:1; 9:14"}, {"pk": 4057893, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 8, "verse": 4, "text": "Now if he were on earth, he wouldn\u2019t be a priest, since there are those [1] offering the gifts prescribed by the law.", "comment": "[1] Other mss read priests"}, {"pk": 4057894, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 8, "verse": 5, "text": "These serve as a copy and shadow \u24da of the heavenly things, as Moses was warned when he was about to complete the tabernacle. For God said, Be careful that you make everything according to the pattern that was shown to you on the mountain. [2] \u24db", "comment": "\u24da Col 2:17; Heb 9:23; 10:1
\u24db Ex 25:40; Heb 11:7; 12:25
[2] Ex 25:40"}, {"pk": 4057895, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 8, "verse": 6, "text": "But Jesus has now obtained a superior ministry, and to that degree he is the mediator \u24dc of a better covenant, \u24dd which has been established on better promises. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dc Jb 33:23; Is 29:1; Gl 3:19-20; 1Tm 2:5; Heb 9:15; 12:24
\u24d0 Lk 22:20; 2Co 3:6,8
\u24dd Heb 7:22; 9:15; 12:24; 13:20"}, {"pk": 4057896, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 8, "verse": 7, "text": "For if that first covenant had been faultless, there would have been no occasion for a second one."}, {"pk": 4057897, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 8, "verse": 8, "text": "But finding fault with his people, [3] he says: [4] See, the days are coming, says the Lord,
when I will make a new covenant
with the house of Israel
and with the house of Judah\u2009\u2014
", "comment": "[7] Jr 31:31-34
[3] Lit with them
[4] Other mss read finding fault, he says to them"}, {"pk": 4057898, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 8, "verse": 9, "text": " not like the covenant
that I made with their ancestors
on the day I took them by the hand
to lead them out of the land of Egypt.
I showed no concern for them, says the Lord,
because they did not continue in my covenant.
"}, {"pk": 4057899, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 8, "verse": 10, "text": " For this is the covenant
that I will make with the house of Israel
after those days, says the Lord:
I will put my laws into their minds
and write them on their hearts.
I will be their God,
and they will be my people. \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Zch 8:8; 2Co 3:3; Heb 10:16"}, {"pk": 4057900, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 8, "verse": 11, "text": " And each person will not teach his fellow citizen, [5]
and each his brother or sister, saying, \u201cKnow the Lord,\u201d
because they will all know me,
from the least to the greatest of them. \u24d2
", "comment": "[5] Other mss read neighbor
\u24d2 Is 54:13; Jn 6:45; 1Jn 2:27"}, {"pk": 4057901, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 8, "verse": 12, "text": " For I will forgive their wrongdoing,
and I will never again remember their sins. [6] [7] \u24d3
", "comment": "[6] Other mss add and their lawless deeds
\u24d3 Jr 31:31-34; Rm 11:27; Heb 10:17"}, {"pk": 4057902, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 8, "verse": 13, "text": "By saying a new covenant, he has declared that the first is obsolete. And what is obsolete and growing old is about to pass away. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 2Co 5:17"}, {"pk": 4057903, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 9, "verse": 1, "text": "Now the first covenant also had regulations for ministry and an earthly sanctuary."}, {"pk": 4057904, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 9, "verse": 2, "text": "For a tabernacle was set up, and in the first room, which is called the holy place, were the lampstand, the table, and the presentation loaves. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 25:8-9,23-39; 26:1; Lv 24:5-8"}, {"pk": 4057905, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 9, "verse": 3, "text": "Behind the second curtain was a tent called the most holy place. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Ex 26:31-33; 40:3"}, {"pk": 4057906, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 9, "verse": 4, "text": "It had the gold altar of incense and the ark of the covenant, covered with gold on all sides, in which was a gold jar containing the manna, Aaron\u2019s staff that budded, and the tablets of the covenant. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Ex 16:33; 25:10,16; 30:1-5; Nm 17:10; Dt 10:2"}, {"pk": 4057907, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 9, "verse": 5, "text": "The cherubim of glory were above the ark overshadowing the mercy seat. It is not possible to speak about these things in detail right now. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Ex 25:18-19; Lv 16:2"}, {"pk": 4057908, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 9, "verse": 6, "text": "With these things prepared like this, the priests enter the first room repeatedly, performing their ministry. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Nm 28:3"}, {"pk": 4057909, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 9, "verse": 7, "text": "But the high priest alone enters the second room, and he does that only once a year, and never without blood, which he offers for himself and for the sins the people had committed in ignorance. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Ex 30:10; Lv 16:15,34; Heb 5:3"}, {"pk": 4057910, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 9, "verse": 8, "text": "The Holy Spirit was making it clear that the way into the most holy place had not yet been disclosed while the first tabernacle was still standing. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Jn 14:6; Heb 10:19-20"}, {"pk": 4057911, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 9, "verse": 9, "text": "This is a symbol for the present time, during which gifts and sacrifices are offered that cannot perfect the worshiper\u2019s conscience. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Heb 5:1; 7:19"}, {"pk": 4057912, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 9, "verse": 10, "text": "They are physical regulations and only deal with food, drink, and various washings imposed until the time of the new order. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Lv 11:2-3; Col 2:16"}, {"pk": 4057913, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 9, "verse": 11, "text": "But Christ has appeared as a high priest of the good things that have come. [1] In the greater and more perfect tabernacle not made with hands (that is, not of this creation \u24d0),", "comment": "[1] Other mss read that are to come
\u24d0 Heb 2:17; 8:2; 10:1"}, {"pk": 4057914, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 9, "verse": 12, "text": "he entered the most holy place once for all time, not by the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood, having obtained eternal redemption. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Dn 9:24; Heb 7:27; 10:4"}, {"pk": 4057915, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 9, "verse": 13, "text": "For if the blood of goats and bulls and the ashes of a young cow, sprinkling those who are defiled, sanctify for the purification of the flesh, \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Lv 16:14-15; Nm 19:2,9,17-18"}, {"pk": 4057916, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 9, "verse": 14, "text": "how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit \u24d3 offered himself without blemish to God, cleanse our [2] consciences from dead works so that we can serve the living God? \u24d4", "comment": "[2] Other mss read your
\u24d3 1Pt 3:18; 1Jn 1:7
\u24d4 Ti 2:14; Heb 6:1; 10:2,22"}, {"pk": 4057917, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 9, "verse": 15, "text": "Therefore, he is the mediator \u24d5 of a new covenant, [3] \u24d6 so that those who are called might receive the promise \u24d7 of the eternal inheritance, because a death has taken place for redemption from the transgressions committed under the first covenant. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d7 Gn 12:7; Rm 8:28; Gl 3:19; Heb 4:1
\u24d8 Rm 3:25; 5:6
\u24d5 1Tm 2:5; Heb 8:6; 12:24
[3] The Gk word used here can be translated covenant, will, or testament, also in vv. 16,17,18.
\u24d6 Jr 31:31-34; 1Co 11:25; 2Co 3:6; Heb 7:22; 8:8; 13:20"}, {"pk": 4057918, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 9, "verse": 16, "text": "Where a will exists, the death of the one who made it must be established."}, {"pk": 4057919, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 9, "verse": 17, "text": "For a will is valid only when people die, since it is never in effect while the one who made it is living."}, {"pk": 4057920, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 9, "verse": 18, "text": "That is why even the first covenant was inaugurated with blood."}, {"pk": 4057921, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 9, "verse": 19, "text": "For when every command had been proclaimed by Moses to all the people according to the law, he took the blood of calves and goats, [4] along with water, scarlet wool, and hyssop, and sprinkled the scroll itself and all the people, \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Ex 24:6-8; Lv 14:4-6
[4] Some mss omit and goats"}, {"pk": 4057922, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 9, "verse": 20, "text": "saying, This is the blood of the covenant that God has ordained for you. [5] \u24da", "comment": "[5] Ex 24:8
\u24da Ex 24:8; Mt 26:28"}, {"pk": 4057923, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 9, "verse": 21, "text": "In the same way, he sprinkled the tabernacle and all the articles of worship with blood. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Ex 29:12; Lv 8:15"}, {"pk": 4057924, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 9, "verse": 22, "text": "According to the law almost everything is purified with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Lv 17:11"}, {"pk": 4057925, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 9, "verse": 23, "text": "Therefore, it was necessary for the copies of the things in the heavens to be purified with these sacrifices, but the heavenly things themselves to be purified with better sacrifices than these. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Heb 8:5"}, {"pk": 4057926, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 9, "verse": 24, "text": "For Christ did not enter a sanctuary made with hands (only a model [6] of the true one) but into heaven itself, so that he might now appear in the presence of God for us. \u24d0", "comment": "[6] Or antitype, or figure
\u24d0 Rm 8:34; Heb 7:25; 8:2"}, {"pk": 4057927, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 9, "verse": 25, "text": "He did not do this to offer himself many times, as the high priest enters the sanctuary yearly with the blood of another. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Heb 9:7; 10:19"}, {"pk": 4057928, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 9, "verse": 26, "text": "Otherwise, he would have had to suffer many times since the foundation of the world. But now he has appeared one time, at the end of the ages, \u24d2 for the removal of sin by the sacrifice of himself. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d2 Mt 24:3; 28:20; 1Co 10:11
\u24d3 Heb 4:3; 7:27"}, {"pk": 4057929, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 9, "verse": 27, "text": "And just as it is appointed for people to die once\u2009\u2014\u2009and after this, judgment \u24d4 \u2009\u2014\u2009", "comment": "\u24d4 Gn 3:19; 2Co 5:10"}, {"pk": 4057930, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 9, "verse": 28, "text": "so also Christ, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, \u24d5 will appear a second time, \u24d6 not to bear sin, but [7] to bring salvation to those who are waiting for him. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Mt 26:28; 1Co 1:7; Ti 2:13
\u24d6 Mk 8:38; 1Th 4:16
\u24d5 Is 53:12; 1Pt 2:24
[7] Lit time, apart from sin,"}, {"pk": 4057931, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 10, "verse": 1, "text": "Since the law has only a shadow of the good things \u24d8 to come, and not the reality itself of those things, it can never perfect the worshipers by the same sacrifices they continually offer year after year.", "comment": "\u24d8 Col 2:17; Heb 8:5; 9:11"}, {"pk": 4057932, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 10, "verse": 2, "text": "Otherwise, wouldn\u2019t they have stopped being offered, since the worshipers, purified once and for all, would no longer have any consciousness of sins?"}, {"pk": 4057933, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 10, "verse": 3, "text": "But in the sacrifices there is a reminder of sins year after year."}, {"pk": 4057934, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 10, "verse": 4, "text": "For it is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins."}, {"pk": 4057935, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 10, "verse": 5, "text": "Therefore, as he was coming into the world, he said: You did not desire sacrifice and offering,
but you prepared a body for me.
", "comment": "[1] Ps 40:6-8"}, {"pk": 4057936, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 10, "verse": 6, "text": " You did not delight
in whole burnt offerings and sin offerings.
"}, {"pk": 4057937, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 10, "verse": 7, "text": " Then I said, \u201cSee\u2009\u2014
it is written about me
in the scroll\u2009\u2014
I have come to do your will, O God.\u201d [1] \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 40:6-8; Jr 36:2; Heb 1:6"}, {"pk": 4057938, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 10, "verse": 8, "text": "After he says above, You did not desire or delight in sacrifices and offerings, whole burnt offerings and sin offerings (which are offered according to the law \u24da),", "comment": "\u24da Mk 12:33; Heb 10:5-6"}, {"pk": 4057939, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 10, "verse": 9, "text": "he then says, See, I have come to do your will. [2] He takes away the first to establish the second.", "comment": "[2] Other mss add God"}, {"pk": 4057940, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 10, "verse": 10, "text": "By this will, we have been sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all time. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Jn 17:19; Heb 7:27; 9:12"}, {"pk": 4057941, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 10, "verse": 11, "text": "Every priest stands day after day ministering and offering the same sacrifices time after time, which can never take away sins. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Nm 28:3; Heb 5:1"}, {"pk": 4057942, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 10, "verse": 12, "text": "But this man, after offering one sacrifice for sins forever, sat down at the right hand of God. [3] \u24dd", "comment": "[3] Or offering one sacrifice for sins, sat down forever at the right hand of God
\u24dd Rm 8:34; Eph 1:20; Col 3:1; Heb 1:3; 8:1; 12:2; 1Pt 3:22"}, {"pk": 4057943, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 10, "verse": 13, "text": "He is now waiting until his enemies are made his footstool. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 110:1; Mt 22:44; Mk 12:36; Lk 20:43; Ac 2:34-35; 1Co 15:25; Heb 1:13"}, {"pk": 4057944, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 10, "verse": 14, "text": "For by one offering he has perfected forever those who are sanctified."}, {"pk": 4057945, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 10, "verse": 15, "text": "The Holy Spirit also testifies to us about this. For after he says:"}, {"pk": 4057946, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 10, "verse": 16, "text": " This is the covenant I will make with them
after those days,
the Lord says, I will put my laws on their hearts
and write them on their minds,
", "comment": "[4] Jr 31:33-34"}, {"pk": 4057947, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 10, "verse": 17, "text": "andI will never again remember their sins and their lawless acts. [4] \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Jr 31:33-34; Heb 8:10,12"}, {"pk": 4057948, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 10, "verse": 18, "text": "Now where there is forgiveness of these, there is no longer an offering for sin."}, {"pk": 4057949, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 10, "verse": 19, "text": "Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have boldness to enter the sanctuary through the blood of Jesus \u24d2 \u2009\u2014\u2009", "comment": "\u24d2 Eph 2:18; Heb 9:25"}, {"pk": 4057950, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 10, "verse": 20, "text": "he has inaugurated [5] for us a new and living way through the curtain (that is, through his flesh \u24d3)\u2009\u2014\u2009", "comment": "\u24d3 Jn 10:9; Heb 9:3,8
[5] Or opened"}, {"pk": 4057951, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 10, "verse": 21, "text": "and since we have a great high priest over the house of God, \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Heb 2:17; 4:14"}, {"pk": 4057952, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 10, "verse": 22, "text": "let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed in pure water. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Ezk 36:25; Heb 9:14"}, {"pk": 4057953, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 10, "verse": 23, "text": "Let us hold on to the confession of our hope without wavering, since he who promised is faithful. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 1Co 1:9; Heb 3:6"}, {"pk": 4057954, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 10, "verse": 24, "text": "And let us watch out for one another to provoke love and good works,"}, {"pk": 4057955, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 10, "verse": 25, "text": "not neglecting to gather together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging each other, \u24d7 and all the more as you see the day approaching.", "comment": "\u24d7 Ac 2:42; Rm 13:11; Heb 3:13"}, {"pk": 4057956, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 10, "verse": 26, "text": "For if we deliberately go on sinning after receiving the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins, \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Nm 15:30; Dt 17:12; Heb 6:4; 2Pt 2:20-21; 1Jn 5:16"}, {"pk": 4057957, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 10, "verse": 27, "text": "but a terrifying expectation of judgment and the fury of a fire about to consume the adversaries. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Is 26:11; Zph 1:18; 2Th 1:8"}, {"pk": 4057958, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 10, "verse": 28, "text": "Anyone who disregarded the law of Moses died without mercy, based on the testimony of two or three witnesses. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Dt 17:6; Heb 2:2"}, {"pk": 4057959, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 10, "verse": 29, "text": "How much worse punishment do you think one will deserve who has trampled on the Son of God, who has regarded as profane [6] the blood of the covenant by which he was sanctified, and who has insulted the Spirit of grace? \u24db", "comment": "[6] Or ordinary
\u24db Mt 12:31-32; Eph 4:30; Heb 6:6"}, {"pk": 4057960, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 10, "verse": 30, "text": "For we know the one who has said, Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay, [7] [8]
and again, The Lord will judge his people. \u24dc \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dc Dt 32:36
[7] Other mss add says the Lord
[8] Dt 32:35
\u24dd Dt 32:35-36; Ps 135:14; Rm 12:19"}, {"pk": 4057961, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 10, "verse": 31, "text": "It is a terrifying thing to fall into the hands of the living God. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Mt 16:16; Lk 12:5"}, {"pk": 4057962, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 10, "verse": 32, "text": "Remember the earlier days when, after you had been enlightened, you endured a hard struggle with sufferings. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Php 1:29-30; Heb 6:4"}, {"pk": 4057963, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 10, "verse": 33, "text": "Sometimes you were publicly exposed to taunts and afflictions, and at other times you were companions of those who were treated that way. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 1Co 4:9; Php 4:14; 1Th 2:14"}, {"pk": 4057964, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 10, "verse": 34, "text": "For you sympathized with the prisoners [9] and accepted with joy the confiscation of your possessions, because you know that you yourselves have a better and enduring possession. [10] \u24d3", "comment": "[10] Other mss add in heaven
[9] Other mss read sympathized with my imprisonment
\u24d3 Mt 5:12; 1Pt 1:4-5"}, {"pk": 4057965, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 10, "verse": 35, "text": "So don\u2019t throw away your confidence, which has a great reward. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Heb 2:2; 11:26"}, {"pk": 4057966, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 10, "verse": 36, "text": "For you need endurance, so that after you have done God\u2019s will, you may receive what was promised. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Lk 21:19; Heb 12:1"}, {"pk": 4057967, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 10, "verse": 37, "text": "For yet in a very little while,
the Coming One will come and not delay.
", "comment": "[13] Is 26:20 LXX; Hab 2:3-4"}, {"pk": 4057968, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 10, "verse": 38, "text": " But my righteous one [11] will live by faith;
and if he draws back,
I have no pleasure [12] in him. [13] \u24d6
", "comment": "[11] Other mss read the righteous one
[12] Lit my soul has no pleasure
\u24d6 Hab 2:3-4; Lk 18:8; Rm 1:17; Gl 3:11; Rv 22:20"}, {"pk": 4057969, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 10, "verse": 39, "text": "But we are not those who draw back and are destroyed, but those who have faith and are saved."}, {"pk": 4057970, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 11, "verse": 1, "text": "Now faith is the reality [1] of what is hoped for, the proof [2] of what is not seen. \u24d7", "comment": "[2] Or conviction
[1] Or assurance
\u24d7 Rm 8:24; 2Co 4:18"}, {"pk": 4057971, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 11, "verse": 2, "text": "For by it our ancestors won God\u2019s approval."}, {"pk": 4057972, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 11, "verse": 3, "text": "By faith we understand that the universe was [3] created by the word of God, \u24d8 so that what is seen was made from things that are not visible. [4]", "comment": "[4] Or so that what is seen was made out of what was not visible
[3] Or the worlds were, or the ages were
\u24d8 Gn 1:1; Jn 1:3; 2Pt 3:5"}, {"pk": 4057973, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 11, "verse": 4, "text": "By faith Abel offered to God a better sacrifice than Cain did. By faith he was approved as a righteous man, because God approved his gifts, and even though he is dead, he still speaks through his faith. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Gn 4:4; 1Jn 3:12"}, {"pk": 4057974, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 11, "verse": 5, "text": "By faith Enoch was taken away, and so he did not experience death. He was not to be found because God took him away. [5] For before he was taken away, he was approved as one who pleased God. \u24da", "comment": "[5] Gn 5:21-24
\u24da Gn 5:21-24; 2Kg 2:11"}, {"pk": 4057975, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 11, "verse": 6, "text": "Now without faith it is impossible to please God, since the one who draws near to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him."}, {"pk": 4057976, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 11, "verse": 7, "text": "By faith Noah, after he was warned about what was not yet seen and motivated by godly fear, built an ark to deliver his family. By faith he condemned the world and became an heir of the righteousness that comes by faith. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Gn 6:13-22; 1Pt 3:20"}, {"pk": 4057977, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 11, "verse": 8, "text": "By faith Abraham, when he was called, obeyed and set out for a place that he was going to receive as an inheritance. He went out, even though he did not know where he was going. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Gn 12:1-4,7; Ac 7:2-4"}, {"pk": 4057978, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 11, "verse": 9, "text": "By faith he stayed as a foreigner in the land of promise, living in tents as did Isaac and Jacob, coheirs of the same promise. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Gn 12:8; 18:1; Ac 7:5; Heb 6:17"}, {"pk": 4057979, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 11, "verse": 10, "text": "For he was looking forward to the city that has foundations, whose architect and builder is God. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Heb 12:22; 13:14; Rv 21:2,10,14"}, {"pk": 4057980, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 11, "verse": 11, "text": "By faith even Sarah herself, when she was unable to have children, received power to conceive offspring, even though she was past the age, since she [6] considered that the one who had promised was faithful. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Gn 17:19; 18:11-14; 21:2
[6] Or By faith Abraham, even though he was past age\u2009\u2014\u2009and Sarah herself was barren\u2009\u2014\u2009received the ability to procreate since he"}, {"pk": 4057981, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 11, "verse": 12, "text": "Therefore, from one man\u2009\u2014\u2009in fact, from one as good as dead\u2009\u2014\u2009came offspring as numerous as the stars of the sky and as innumerable as the grains of sand along the seashore. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Gn 22:17; Rm 4:19"}, {"pk": 4057982, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 11, "verse": 13, "text": "These all died in faith, although they had not received the things that were promised. But they saw them from a distance, \u24d3 greeted them, and confessed that they were foreigners and temporary residents on the earth. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d3 Mt 13:17; Jn 8:56; Heb 11:39
\u24d4 Gn 23:4; 1Ch 29:15; Ps 39:12; 1Pt 1:17"}, {"pk": 4057983, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 11, "verse": 14, "text": "Now those who say such things make it clear that they are seeking a homeland."}, {"pk": 4057984, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 11, "verse": 15, "text": "If they were thinking about where they came from, they would have had an opportunity to return."}, {"pk": 4057985, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 11, "verse": 16, "text": "But they now desire a better place\u2009\u2014\u2009a heavenly one. Therefore, God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Ex 3:6,15; Mk 8:38; 2Tm 4:18; Heb 13:14"}, {"pk": 4057986, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 11, "verse": 17, "text": "By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac. \u24d6 He received the promises and yet he was offering his one and only son,", "comment": "\u24d6 Gn 22:1-10; Jms 2:21"}, {"pk": 4057987, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 11, "verse": 18, "text": "the one to whom it had been said, Your offspring [7]will be called through Isaac. [8] \u24d7", "comment": "[8] Gn 21:12
[7] Lit seed
\u24d7 Gn 21:12; Rm 9:7"}, {"pk": 4057988, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 11, "verse": 19, "text": "He considered God to be able even to raise someone from the dead; \u24d8 therefore, he received him back, figuratively speaking. [9]", "comment": "\u24d8 Rm 4:17
[9] Or back, as a foreshadowing, or as a type"}, {"pk": 4057989, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 11, "verse": 20, "text": "By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau \u24d9 concerning things to come.", "comment": "\u24d9 Gn 25:25; 27:26-40"}, {"pk": 4057990, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 11, "verse": 21, "text": "By faith Jacob, when he was dying, blessed each of the sons of Joseph, and he worshiped, leaning on the top of his staff. [10] \u24da", "comment": "[10] Gn 47:31
\u24da Gn 47:31; 48:1,5,16,20"}, {"pk": 4057991, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 11, "verse": 22, "text": "By faith Joseph, as he was nearing the end of his life, mentioned [11] the exodus of the Israelites and gave instructions concerning his bones. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Gn 50:24-25; Ex 13:19
[11] Or remembered"}, {"pk": 4057992, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 11, "verse": 23, "text": "By faith Moses, after he was born, was hidden by his parents for three months, because they saw that the child was beautiful, and they didn\u2019t fear the king\u2019s edict. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Ex 1:16,22; 2:2"}, {"pk": 4057993, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 11, "verse": 24, "text": "By faith Moses, when he had grown up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh\u2019s daughter"}, {"pk": 4057994, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 11, "verse": 25, "text": "and chose to suffer with the people of God rather than to enjoy the fleeting pleasure of sin. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Ex 2:10-11; Ps 84:10"}, {"pk": 4057995, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 11, "verse": 26, "text": "For he considered reproach for the sake of Christ to be greater wealth than the treasures of Egypt, since he was looking ahead to the reward. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Heb 10:35; 13:13"}, {"pk": 4057996, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 11, "verse": 27, "text": "By faith he left Egypt behind, not being afraid of the king\u2019s anger, for Moses persevered as one who sees him who is invisible. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Rm 1:20; Col 1:15-16; 1Tm 1:17"}, {"pk": 4057997, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 11, "verse": 28, "text": "By faith he instituted the Passover and the sprinkling of the blood, so that the destroyer of the firstborn might not touch the Israelites."}, {"pk": 4057998, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 11, "verse": 29, "text": "By faith they crossed the Red Sea as though they were on dry land. When the Egyptians attempted to do this, they were drowned. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Ex 14:22-30"}, {"pk": 4057999, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 11, "verse": 30, "text": "By faith the walls of Jericho fell down after being marched around by the Israelites for seven days."}, {"pk": 4058000, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 11, "verse": 31, "text": "By faith Rahab the prostitute welcomed the spies in peace and didn\u2019t perish with those who disobeyed. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Jos 2:1; 6:23"}, {"pk": 4058001, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 11, "verse": 32, "text": "And what more can I say? Time is too short for me to tell about Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, \u24d4 David, Samuel, and the prophets, \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d4 Jdg 4:6; 11:1; 13:24
\u24d5 1Sm 1:20; 16:1,13"}, {"pk": 4058002, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 11, "verse": 33, "text": "who by faith conquered kingdoms, \u24d6 administered justice, obtained promises, shut the mouths of lions, \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 2Sm 7:11; 8:1-3
\u24d7 Jdg 14:5-6; 1Sm 17:34-37; Dn 6:22"}, {"pk": 4058003, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 11, "verse": 34, "text": "quenched the raging of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, gained strength in weakness, became mighty in battle, and put foreign armies to flight. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Jdg 15:8; 2Kg 20:7; Dn 3:25"}, {"pk": 4058004, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 11, "verse": 35, "text": "Women received their dead, raised to life again. Other people were tortured, not accepting release, so that they might gain a better resurrection."}, {"pk": 4058005, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 11, "verse": 36, "text": "Others experienced mockings and scourgings, as well as bonds and imprisonment. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Gn 39:20; Jr 20:2"}, {"pk": 4058006, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 11, "verse": 37, "text": "They were stoned, [12] \u24da they were sawed in two, they died by the sword, they wandered about in sheepskins, in goatskins, \u24db destitute, afflicted, and mistreated.", "comment": "\u24db 1Kg 19:10; 2Kg 1:8
[12] Other mss add they were tempted,
\u24da 1Kg 21:13; 2Ch 24:20-21"}, {"pk": 4058007, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 11, "verse": 38, "text": "The world was not worthy of them. They wandered in deserts and on mountains, hiding in caves and holes in the ground."}, {"pk": 4058008, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 11, "verse": 39, "text": "All these were approved through their faith, but they did not receive what was promised,"}, {"pk": 4058009, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 11, "verse": 40, "text": "since God had provided something better for us, so that they would not be made perfect without us. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Heb 11:16; Rv 6:11"}, {"pk": 4058010, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 12, "verse": 1, "text": "Therefore, since we also have such a large cloud of witnesses \u24dd surrounding us, let us lay aside every hindrance and the sin that so easily ensnares us. Let us run with endurance \u24d0 the race that lies before us,", "comment": "\u24dd Heb 11:2,4-5,39
\u24d0 1Co 9:24; Heb 10:36"}, {"pk": 4058011, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 12, "verse": 2, "text": "keeping our eyes on Jesus, [1] the source and perfecter [2] of our faith. For the joy that lay before him, [3] he endured the cross, despising the shame, \u24d1 and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.", "comment": "[3] Or who instead of the joy lying before him
[1] Or us, looking to Jesus
[2] Or the founder and completer, or pioneer and perfecter
\u24d1 Lk 24:26; Php 2:8-9; Heb 13:13"}, {"pk": 4058012, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 12, "verse": 3, "text": "For consider him who endured such hostility from sinners against himself, so that you won\u2019t grow weary and give up. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Mt 10:24; Gl 6:9"}, {"pk": 4058013, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 12, "verse": 4, "text": "In struggling against sin, you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood."}, {"pk": 4058014, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 12, "verse": 5, "text": "And you have forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons: My son, do not take the Lord\u2019s discipline lightly
or lose heart when you are reproved by him,
"}, {"pk": 4058015, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 12, "verse": 6, "text": " for the Lord disciplines the one he loves
and punishes every son he receives. [4] \u24d3
", "comment": "[4] Pr 3:11-12
\u24d3 Jb 5:17; Ps 94:12; Pr 3:11-12; Rv 3:16"}, {"pk": 4058016, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 12, "verse": 7, "text": "Endure suffering as discipline: God is dealing with you as sons. For what son is there that a father does not discipline?"}, {"pk": 4058017, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 12, "verse": 8, "text": "But if you are without discipline\u2009\u2014\u2009which all receive [5] \u2009\u2014\u2009then you are illegitimate children and not sons. \u24d4", "comment": "[5] Lit discipline, of which all have become participants
\u24d4 Dt 8:5; 1Pt 5:9"}, {"pk": 4058018, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 12, "verse": 9, "text": "Furthermore, we had human fathers discipline us, and we respected them. Shouldn\u2019t we submit even more to the Father of spirits and live? \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Nm 16:22; Is 38:16"}, {"pk": 4058019, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 12, "verse": 10, "text": "For they disciplined us for a short time based on what seemed good to them, but he does it for our benefit, so that we can share his holiness. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Lv 11:44; 2Pt 1:4"}, {"pk": 4058020, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 12, "verse": 11, "text": "No discipline seems enjoyable at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it yields the peaceful fruit \u24d7 of righteousness to those who have been trained by it. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 1Pt 1:6
\u24d7 Is 32:17; Jms 3:17-18"}, {"pk": 4058021, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 12, "verse": 12, "text": "Therefore, strengthen your tired hands and weakened knees, \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Jb 4:3-4; Is 35:3"}, {"pk": 4058022, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 12, "verse": 13, "text": "and make straight paths for your feet, so that what is lame may not be dislocated [6] but healed instead. \u24da", "comment": "[6] Or so that the lame will not be turned aside
\u24da Pr 4:26; Gl 6:1"}, {"pk": 4058023, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 12, "verse": 14, "text": "Pursue peace with everyone, and holiness \u24db \u2009\u2014\u2009without it no one will see the Lord. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Mt 5:8; 2Co 7:1
\u24db Rm 6:22; 14:19"}, {"pk": 4058024, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 12, "verse": 15, "text": "Make sure that no one falls short of the grace of God and that no root of bitterness springs up, causing trouble and defiling many. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd 2Co 6:1; Gl 5:4; Heb 3:12; 10:39"}, {"pk": 4058025, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 12, "verse": 16, "text": "And make sure that there isn\u2019t any immoral [7] or irreverent \u24d0 person like Esau, who sold his birthright in exchange for a single meal. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Gn 25:33
[7] Or sexually immoral
\u24d0 1Tm 1:9; 4:7; 6:20; 2Tm 2:16"}, {"pk": 4058026, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 12, "verse": 17, "text": "For you know that later, when he wanted to inherit the blessing, he was rejected, even though he sought it with tears, because he didn\u2019t find any opportunity for repentance. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Gn 27:34-38"}, {"pk": 4058027, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 12, "verse": 18, "text": "For you have not come to what could be touched, to a blazing fire, to darkness, gloom, and storm,"}, {"pk": 4058028, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 12, "verse": 19, "text": "to the blast of a trumpet, and the sound of words. Those who heard it begged that not another word be spoken to them,"}, {"pk": 4058029, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 12, "verse": 20, "text": "for they could not bear what was commanded: If even an animal touches the mountain, it must be stoned. [8] \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Ex 19:12-13,18; 20:18-21; Dt 4:11; 5:5,25
[8] Ex 19:12"}, {"pk": 4058030, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 12, "verse": 21, "text": "The appearance was so terrifying that Moses said, I am trembling with fear. [9] \u24d4", "comment": "[9] Dt 9:19
\u24d4 Dt 9:19"}, {"pk": 4058031, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 12, "verse": 22, "text": "Instead, you have come to Mount Zion, to the city of the living God (the heavenly Jerusalem), to myriads of angels, a festive gathering, \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Gl 4:26; Heb 11:10"}, {"pk": 4058032, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 12, "verse": 23, "text": "to the assembly of the firstborn whose names have been written [10] in heaven, to a Judge, who is God of all, to the spirits of righteous people made perfect, \u24d6", "comment": "[10] Or registered
\u24d6 Ps 94:2; Lk 10:20; Php 3:12"}, {"pk": 4058033, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 12, "verse": 24, "text": "and to Jesus, the mediator \u24d7 of a new covenant, \u24d8 and to the sprinkled blood, which says better things than the blood of Abel. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d7 1Tm 2:5; Heb 7:22; 8:6; 9:15
\u24d8 1Co 11:25; 2Co 3:6; Heb 13:20
\u24d9 Gn 4:10; Heb 11:4"}, {"pk": 4058034, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 12, "verse": 25, "text": "See to it that you do not reject the one who speaks. For if they did not escape when they rejected him who warned them on earth, even less will we if we turn away from him who warns us from heaven. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Heb 2:2-4; 8:5; 11:7"}, {"pk": 4058035, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 12, "verse": 26, "text": "His voice shook the earth at that time, but now he has promised, Yet once more I will shake not only the earth but also the heavens. [11] \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Ex 19:18; Hg 2:6
[11] Hg 2:6"}, {"pk": 4058036, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 12, "verse": 27, "text": "This expression, \u201cYet once more,\u201d indicates the removal of what can be shaken \u24dc \u2009\u2014\u2009that is, created things\u2009\u2014\u2009so that what is not shaken might remain.", "comment": "\u24dc 1Co 7:31; 2Pt 3:10"}, {"pk": 4058037, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 12, "verse": 28, "text": "Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful. By it, we may serve God acceptably, with reverence and awe, \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Dn 2:44; Heb 13:15"}, {"pk": 4058038, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 12, "verse": 29, "text": "for our God is a consuming fire. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Dt 4:24; 2Th 1:8"}, {"pk": 4058039, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 13, "verse": 1, "text": "Let brotherly love \u24d1 continue.", "comment": "\u24d1 Rm 12:10; 1Pt 1:22"}, {"pk": 4058040, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 13, "verse": 2, "text": "Don\u2019t neglect to show hospitality, for by doing this some have welcomed angels as guests without knowing it. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Gn 18:3; Mt 25:35"}, {"pk": 4058041, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 13, "verse": 3, "text": "Remember those in prison, as though you were in prison with them, and the mistreated, [1] as though you yourselves were suffering bodily. [2]", "comment": "[2] Or mistreated, since you are also in a body
[1] Or tortured"}, {"pk": 4058042, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 13, "verse": 4, "text": "Marriage is to be honored by all and the marriage bed kept undefiled, because God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterers. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Mt 25:36; 1Co 6:9"}, {"pk": 4058043, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 13, "verse": 5, "text": "Keep your life free from the love of money. Be satisfied with what you have, for he himself has said, I will never leave you or abandon you. [3] \u24d4", "comment": "[3] Dt 31:6
\u24d4 Dt 31:6,8; Jos 1:5; Php 4:11"}, {"pk": 4058044, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 13, "verse": 6, "text": "Therefore, we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper;
I will not be afraid.
What can man do to me? \u24d5 \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 27:1; 56:4,11; 118:6
\u24d5 Ps 118:6"}, {"pk": 4058045, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 13, "verse": 7, "text": "Remember your leaders who have spoken God\u2019s word to you. As you carefully observe the outcome of their lives, imitate their faith. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Heb 6:12; 13:17,24"}, {"pk": 4058046, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 13, "verse": 8, "text": "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Jn 8:58; Heb 1:12"}, {"pk": 4058047, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 13, "verse": 9, "text": "Don\u2019t be led astray by various kinds of strange teachings; for it is good for the heart to be established by grace and not by food regulations, since those who observe them have not benefited. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Eph 4:14; Col 2:16"}, {"pk": 4058048, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 13, "verse": 10, "text": "We have an altar from which those who worship at the tabernacle do not have a right to eat. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da 1Co 9:13; 10:18"}, {"pk": 4058049, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 13, "verse": 11, "text": "For the bodies of those animals whose blood is brought into the most holy place by the high priest \u24db as a sin offering are burned outside the camp. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Ex 29:14; Lv 16:27
\u24db 1Co 9:13; 10:18"}, {"pk": 4058050, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 13, "verse": 12, "text": "Therefore, Jesus also suffered outside the gate, \u24dd so that he might sanctify [4] the people by his own blood.", "comment": "\u24dd Jn 19:17; Ac 7:58
[4] Or set apart, or consecrate"}, {"pk": 4058051, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 13, "verse": 13, "text": "Let us then go to him outside the camp, bearing his disgrace. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Heb 11:26; 1Pt 4:14"}, {"pk": 4058052, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 13, "verse": 14, "text": "For we do not have an enduring city here; instead, we seek the one to come. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Mc 3:10; Heb 12:22"}, {"pk": 4058053, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 13, "verse": 15, "text": "Therefore, through him let us continually offer up to God a sacrifice of praise, that is, the fruit of lips that confess his name. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Lv 7:12; Hs 14:2; Eph 5:20"}, {"pk": 4058054, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 13, "verse": 16, "text": "Don\u2019t neglect to do what is good and to share, for God is pleased with such sacrifices. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Rm 12:13; Php 4:18"}, {"pk": 4058055, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 13, "verse": 17, "text": "Obey your leaders [5] and submit to them, since they keep watch \u24d4 over your souls as those who will give an account, so that they can do this with joy and not with grief, for that would be unprofitable for you.", "comment": "[5] Or rulers
\u24d4 Is 62:6; Ezk 3:17; Ac 20:28"}, {"pk": 4058056, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 13, "verse": 18, "text": "Pray for us, for we are convinced that we have a clear conscience, wanting to conduct ourselves honorably in everything. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Ac 23:1; 1Th 5:25"}, {"pk": 4058057, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 13, "verse": 19, "text": "And I urge you all the more to pray [6] that I may be restored to you very soon.", "comment": "[6] Lit to do this"}, {"pk": 4058058, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 13, "verse": 20, "text": "Now may the God of peace, who brought up from the dead our Lord Jesus\u2009\u2014\u2009the great Shepherd of the sheep \u24d6 \u2009\u2014\u2009through the blood of the everlasting covenant, \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 Jn 10:11; Ac 2:24; Rm 15:33
\u24d7 Zch 9:11; Heb 7:22; 8:6-10; 9:15; 12:24"}, {"pk": 4058059, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 13, "verse": 21, "text": "equip [7] you with everything good to do his will, working in us what is pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. [8] \u24d8 Amen.", "comment": "\u24d8 Rm 11:36; Php 2:13; 1Pt 5:10
[7] Or perfect
[8] Other mss omit and ever"}, {"pk": 4058060, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 13, "verse": 22, "text": "Brothers and sisters, I urge you to receive this message of exhortation, for I have written to you briefly."}, {"pk": 4058061, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 13, "verse": 23, "text": "Be aware that our brother Timothy has been released. If he comes soon enough, he will be with me when I see you."}, {"pk": 4058062, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 13, "verse": 24, "text": "Greet all your leaders and all the saints. Those who are from Italy send you greetings."}, {"pk": 4058063, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 58, "chapter": 13, "verse": 25, "text": "Grace be with you all. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Ac 16:1; Col 4:18; 1Th 3:2; Heb 13:7,17; 1Pt 5:12"}, {"pk": 4058064, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 1, "verse": 1, "text": "James, \u24da a servant of God \u24db and of the Lord Jesus Christ: To the twelve tribes \u24dc dispersed abroad. [1] \u24dd Greetings. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dc Gn 49:28; Ex 24:4; Ezk 47:13; Mt 19:28; Ac 26:7; Rv 21:12
\u24da Mt 13:55; Mk 6:3; Ac 12:17; 15:13; 21:18; Gl 1:19; 2:9,12; Jd 1
\u24db Ac 16:17; Rm 1:1; Eph 6:6; Jms 1:1; 1Pt 2:16; Rv 1:1
[1] Gk diaspora; Jewish people scattered throughout Gentile lands
\u24dd Jn 7:35; 1Pt 1:1
\u24d0 Ti 1:1"}, {"pk": 4058065, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 1, "verse": 2, "text": "Consider it a great joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you experience various trials, \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Mt 5:12; 1Pt 1:6"}, {"pk": 4058066, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 1, "verse": 3, "text": "because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance."}, {"pk": 4058067, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 1, "verse": 4, "text": "And let endurance have its full effect, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking nothing."}, {"pk": 4058068, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 1, "verse": 5, "text": "Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God\u2009\u2014\u2009who gives to all generously and ungrudgingly\u2009\u2014\u2009and it will be given to him. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 1Kg 3:9; Pr 2:3-6; Mt 7:7"}, {"pk": 4058069, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 1, "verse": 6, "text": "But let him ask in faith without doubting. [2] For the doubter is like the surging sea, driven and tossed by the wind.", "comment": "[2] Or without divided loyalties"}, {"pk": 4058070, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 1, "verse": 7, "text": "That person should not expect to receive anything from the Lord,"}, {"pk": 4058071, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 1, "verse": 8, "text": "being double-minded and unstable in all his ways. [3] \u24d3", "comment": "[3] Or in all his conduct
\u24d3 Jms 4:8; 2Pt 2:14"}, {"pk": 4058072, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 1, "verse": 9, "text": "Let the brother of humble circumstances boast in his exaltation,"}, {"pk": 4058073, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 1, "verse": 10, "text": "but let the rich boast in his humiliation because he will pass away like a flower of the field. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 1Co 7:31; 1Pt 1:24"}, {"pk": 4058074, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 1, "verse": 11, "text": "For the sun rises and, together with the scorching wind, dries up the grass; its flower falls off, and its beautiful appearance perishes. In the same way, the rich person will wither away while pursuing his activities. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 102:4,11; Is 40:7"}, {"pk": 4058075, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 1, "verse": 12, "text": "Blessed is the one who endures trials, because when he has stood the test he will receive the crown \u24d6 of life that God [4] has promised to those who love him. \u24d7", "comment": "[4] Other mss read that the Lord
\u24d6 1Co 9:25; 2Tm 4:8; 1Pt 5:4; Rv 2:10; 3:11
\u24d7 Mt 10:22; Jms 2:5"}, {"pk": 4058076, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 1, "verse": 13, "text": "No one undergoing a trial should say, \u201cI am being tempted by God,\u201d since God is not tempted by evil, and he himself doesn\u2019t tempt anyone."}, {"pk": 4058077, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 1, "verse": 14, "text": "But each person is tempted when he is drawn away and enticed by his own evil desire. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Pr 7:6-23"}, {"pk": 4058078, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 1, "verse": 15, "text": "Then after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin, and when sin is fully grown, it gives birth to death. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Jb 15:35; Ps 7:14; Is 59:4; Rm 6:23"}, {"pk": 4058079, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 1, "verse": 16, "text": "Don\u2019t be deceived, my dear brothers and sisters. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da 1Co 6:9; Jms 1:19"}, {"pk": 4058080, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 1, "verse": 17, "text": "Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Nm 23:19; Mal 3:6; Jn 3:27; 1Jn 1:5"}, {"pk": 4058081, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 1, "verse": 18, "text": "By his own choice, he gave us birth by the word of truth so that we would be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Jn 1:13; Eph 1:12"}, {"pk": 4058082, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 1, "verse": 19, "text": "My dear brothers and sisters, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger, \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Pr 10:19; 17:27; Ec 5:1-2"}, {"pk": 4058083, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 1, "verse": 20, "text": "for human anger does not accomplish God\u2019s righteousness."}, {"pk": 4058084, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 1, "verse": 21, "text": "Therefore, ridding yourselves of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent, [5] humbly receive the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. \u24d0", "comment": "[5] Or the abundance of evil
\u24d0 Eph 1:13; 4:22; Col 3:8"}, {"pk": 4058085, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 1, "verse": 22, "text": "But \u24d1 be doers of the word and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.", "comment": "\u24d1 Mt 7:24-27; Rm 2:13; Jms 2:14-20"}, {"pk": 4058086, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 1, "verse": 23, "text": "Because if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like someone looking at his own face [6] in a mirror.", "comment": "[6] Or at his natural face"}, {"pk": 4058087, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 1, "verse": 24, "text": "For he looks at himself, goes away, and immediately forgets what kind of person he was."}, {"pk": 4058088, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 1, "verse": 25, "text": "But the one who looks intently into the perfect law of freedom and perseveres in it, and is not a forgetful hearer but a doer who works\u2009\u2014\u2009this person will be blessed in what he does. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Jn 13:17; Jms 2:12"}, {"pk": 4058089, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 1, "verse": 26, "text": "If anyone [7] thinks he is religious without controlling his tongue, \u24d3 his religion is useless and he deceives himself.", "comment": "[7] Other mss add among you
\u24d3 Ps 34:13; 39:1; 141:3; Jms 3:2-3; 1Pt 3:10"}, {"pk": 4058090, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 1, "verse": 27, "text": "Pure and undefiled religion before God the Father is this: to look after orphans and widows \u24d4 in their distress and to keep oneself unstained from the world. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d4 Jb 31:17; Is 1:17,23; Mt 25:36
\u24d5 Rm 12:2; 1Jn 5:18"}, {"pk": 4058091, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 2, "verse": 1, "text": "My brothers and sisters, do not show favoritism as you hold on to the faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Lv 19:15; Dt 1:17; Ac 10:34; Rm 2:11; Eph 6:9; Col 3:25"}, {"pk": 4058092, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 2, "verse": 2, "text": "For if someone comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and dressed in fine clothes, and a poor person dressed in filthy clothes also comes in,"}, {"pk": 4058093, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 2, "verse": 3, "text": "if you look with favor on the one wearing the fine clothes and say, \u201cSit here in a good place,\u201d and yet you say to the poor person, \u201cStand over there,\u201d or \u201cSit here on the floor by my footstool,\u201d"}, {"pk": 4058094, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 2, "verse": 4, "text": "haven\u2019t you made distinctions among yourselves and become judges with evil thoughts?"}, {"pk": 4058095, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 2, "verse": 5, "text": "Listen, my dear brothers and sisters: Didn\u2019t God choose the poor in this world \u24d7 to be rich in faith \u24d8 and heirs \u24d9 of the kingdom that he has promised to those who love him?", "comment": "\u24d8 Lk 12:21; Rv 2:9
\u24d7 Jb 34:19; 1Co 1:27
\u24d9 Rm 4:13-14; 8:17; Gl 3:29; 4:7; Ti 3:7; Heb 1:2; 11:7"}, {"pk": 4058096, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 2, "verse": 6, "text": "Yet you have dishonored the poor. \u24da Don\u2019t the rich oppress you and drag \u24db you into court?", "comment": "\u24db Ac 8:3; 17:6; 18:12
\u24da 1Co 11:22"}, {"pk": 4058097, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 2, "verse": 7, "text": "Don\u2019t they blaspheme the good name that was invoked over you? \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Is 63:19; 65:1; Am 9:12; Ac 15:17"}, {"pk": 4058098, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 2, "verse": 8, "text": "Indeed, if you fulfill the royal law prescribed in the Scripture, Love your neighbor as yourself, [1] \u24dd you are doing well.", "comment": "[1] Lv 19:18
\u24dd Lv 19:18; Mt 22:39"}, {"pk": 4058099, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 2, "verse": 9, "text": "If, however, you show favoritism, \u24d0 you commit sin and are convicted by the law as transgressors.", "comment": "\u24d0 Lv 19:15; Dt 1:17; Ac 10:34; Rm 2:11; Eph 6:9; Col 3:25"}, {"pk": 4058100, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 2, "verse": 10, "text": "For whoever keeps the entire law, and yet stumbles at one point, is guilty of breaking it all. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Mt 5:10; Gl 3:10"}, {"pk": 4058101, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 2, "verse": 11, "text": "For he who said, Do not commit adultery, [2] also said, Do not murder. [3] \u24d2 So if you do not commit adultery, but you murder, you are a lawbreaker.", "comment": "\u24d2 Ex 20:13-14; Dt 5:17-18
[2] Ex 20:14; Dt 5:18
[3] Ex 20:13; Dt 5:17"}, {"pk": 4058102, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 2, "verse": 12, "text": "Speak and act as those who are to be judged by the law of freedom. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Mt 7:12,24-29; 19:17-21; 22:36-40; 28:20"}, {"pk": 4058103, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 2, "verse": 13, "text": "For judgment is without mercy to the one who has not shown mercy. \u24d4 Mercy triumphs over judgment.", "comment": "\u24d4 Jb 22:6; Pr 21:13; Mt 5:7; 18:32-35"}, {"pk": 4058104, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 2, "verse": 14, "text": "What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but does not have works? Can such faith save him?"}, {"pk": 4058105, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 2, "verse": 15, "text": "If a brother or sister is without clothes and lacks daily food"}, {"pk": 4058106, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 2, "verse": 16, "text": "and one of you says to them, \u201cGo in peace, stay warm, and be well fed,\u201d but you don\u2019t give them what the body needs, what good is it? \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Mt 25:35-36; Lk 3:11; 1Jn 3:16-18"}, {"pk": 4058107, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 2, "verse": 17, "text": "In the same way faith, if it doesn\u2019t have works, is dead by itself."}, {"pk": 4058108, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 2, "verse": 18, "text": "But someone will say, \u201cYou have faith, and I have works.\u201d [4] Show me your faith without works, and I will show you faith by my works. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Rm 3:28; Heb 11:33; Jms 3:13
[4] The quotation may end here or after v. 18b or v. 19."}, {"pk": 4058109, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 2, "verse": 19, "text": "You believe that God is one. Good! Even the demons believe\u2009\u2014\u2009and they shudder. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Dt 6:4; Mt 8:29; Lk 4:34"}, {"pk": 4058110, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 2, "verse": 20, "text": "Senseless person! Are you willing to learn that faith without works is useless?"}, {"pk": 4058111, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 2, "verse": 21, "text": "Wasn\u2019t Abraham our father justified by works in offering Isaac his son on the altar?"}, {"pk": 4058112, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 2, "verse": 22, "text": "You see that faith was active together with his works, and by works, faith was made complete, \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Gn 22:9; 1Th 1:3; Heb 11:17"}, {"pk": 4058113, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 2, "verse": 23, "text": "and the Scripture was fulfilled that says, Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness, [5] \u24d9 and he was called God\u2019s friend. \u24da", "comment": "[5] Gn 15:6
\u24d9 Gn 15:6; Rm 4:3; Gl 3:6
\u24da 2Ch 20:7; Is 41:8"}, {"pk": 4058114, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 2, "verse": 24, "text": "You see that a person is justified by works and not by faith alone."}, {"pk": 4058115, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 2, "verse": 25, "text": "In the same way, wasn\u2019t Rahab the prostitute also justified by works in receiving the messengers and sending them out by a different route? \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Jos 2:4,6,15; Heb 11:31"}, {"pk": 4058116, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 2, "verse": 26, "text": "For just as the body without the spirit is dead, so also faith without works is dead."}, {"pk": 4058117, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 3, "verse": 1, "text": "Not many should become teachers, my brothers, [1] because you know that we will receive a stricter judgment. \u24dc", "comment": "[1] Or brothers and sisters
\u24dc Mt 23:8; Rm 2:20-21; 1Tm 1:7"}, {"pk": 4058118, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 3, "verse": 2, "text": "For we all stumble in many ways. \u24dd If anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is mature, able also to control the whole body. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd 1Kg 8:46; Pr 20:9; Jms 2:10
\u24d0 Mt 12:37; Jms 1:26; 1Pt 3:10"}, {"pk": 4058119, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 3, "verse": 3, "text": "Now if we put bits into the mouths of horses so that they obey us, \u24d1 we direct their whole bodies.", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 32:9; 39:1"}, {"pk": 4058120, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 3, "verse": 4, "text": "And consider ships: Though very large and driven by fierce winds, they are guided by a very small rudder wherever the will of the pilot directs."}, {"pk": 4058121, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 3, "verse": 5, "text": "So too, though the tongue is a small part of the body, it boasts great things. \u24d2 Consider how a small fire sets ablaze a large forest.", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 12:3-4; 73:8-9"}, {"pk": 4058122, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 3, "verse": 6, "text": "And the tongue is a fire. The tongue, a world of unrighteousness, is placed [2] among our members. It stains the whole body, \u24d3 sets the course of life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell.", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 120:2-3; Pr 16:27; Mt 15:11,18
[2] Or places itself, or appoints itself"}, {"pk": 4058123, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 3, "verse": 7, "text": "Every kind of animal, bird, reptile, and fish is tamed and has been tamed by humankind,"}, {"pk": 4058124, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 3, "verse": 8, "text": "but no one can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 140:3; Ec 10:11; Rm 3:13"}, {"pk": 4058125, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 3, "verse": 9, "text": "With the tongue we bless our Lord and Father, and with it we curse people who are made in God\u2019s likeness. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Gn 1:26; 1Co 11:7"}, {"pk": 4058126, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 3, "verse": 10, "text": "Blessing and cursing come out of the same mouth. My brothers and sisters, these things should not be this way."}, {"pk": 4058127, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 3, "verse": 11, "text": "Does a spring pour out sweet and bitter water from the same opening?"}, {"pk": 4058128, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 3, "verse": 12, "text": "Can a fig tree produce olives, my brothers and sisters, or a grapevine produce figs? Neither can a saltwater spring yield fresh water."}, {"pk": 4058129, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 3, "verse": 13, "text": "Who among you is wise and understanding? By his good conduct he should show that his works are done in the gentleness that comes from wisdom. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Jms 1:21; 2:18"}, {"pk": 4058130, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 3, "verse": 14, "text": "But if you have bitter envy and selfish ambition in your heart, don\u2019t boast and deny the truth. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Rm 2:8; 13:13; 2Co 12:20"}, {"pk": 4058131, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 3, "verse": 15, "text": "Such wisdom does not come down from above but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 2Th 2:9; 1Tm 4:1; Jms 1:17; Rv 2:24"}, {"pk": 4058132, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 3, "verse": 16, "text": "For where there is envy and selfish ambition, there is disorder and every evil practice."}, {"pk": 4058133, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 3, "verse": 17, "text": "But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peace-loving, gentle, compliant, full of mercy and good fruits, unwavering, without pretense. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Lk 6:36; Rm 12:9; 1Co 2:6; Heb 12:11; Jms 2:4"}, {"pk": 4058134, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 3, "verse": 18, "text": "And the fruit of righteousness \u24da is sown in peace by those who cultivate peace.", "comment": "\u24da Pr 11:18; Is 32:17; Hs 10:12; Am 6:12; Gl 6:8; Php 1:11"}, {"pk": 4058135, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 4, "verse": 1, "text": "What is the source of wars and fights among you? Don\u2019t they come from your passions \u24db that wage war within you? [1]", "comment": "\u24db Rm 7:23; Ti 3:9
[1] Or war in your members"}, {"pk": 4058136, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 4, "verse": 2, "text": "You desire and do not have. You murder and covet and cannot obtain. You fight and wage war. [2] You do not have because you do not ask.", "comment": "[2] Or You desire and do not have, so you murder. You covet and cannot obtain, so you fight and wage war."}, {"pk": 4058137, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 4, "verse": 3, "text": "You ask and don\u2019t receive because you ask with wrong motives, so that you may spend it on your pleasures. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 18:41; 1Jn 3:22; 5:14"}, {"pk": 4058138, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 4, "verse": 4, "text": "You adulterous people! [3] Don\u2019t you know that friendship with the world is hostility toward God? So whoever wants to be the friend of the world becomes the enemy of God. \u24dd", "comment": "[3] Lit Adulteresses
\u24dd Jn 15:19; Jms 1:27; 1Jn 2:15"}, {"pk": 4058139, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 4, "verse": 5, "text": "Or do you think it\u2019s without reason that the Scripture says: The spirit he made to dwell in us envies intensely? [4] \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 1Co 6:19; 2Co 6:16
[4] Or Scripture says: He jealously yearns for the spirit he made to live in us?, or Scripture says: The Spirit he made to dwell in us longs jealously?"}, {"pk": 4058140, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 4, "verse": 6, "text": "But he gives greater grace. Therefore he says: God resists the proud,
but gives grace to the humble. [5] \u24d1
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 138:6; Pr 3:34; Mt 23:12
[5] Pr 3:34"}, {"pk": 4058141, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 4, "verse": 7, "text": "Therefore, submit to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Eph 4:27; 6:11; 1Pt 5:8-9"}, {"pk": 4058142, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 4, "verse": 8, "text": "Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 2Ch 15:2; Is 1:16; Jms 1:8"}, {"pk": 4058143, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 4, "verse": 9, "text": "Be miserable and mourn and weep. Let your laughter be turned to mourning and your joy to gloom. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Mt 5:4; Lk 6:25"}, {"pk": 4058144, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 4, "verse": 10, "text": "Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will exalt you."}, {"pk": 4058145, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 4, "verse": 11, "text": "Don\u2019t criticize one another, brothers and sisters. Anyone who defames or judges a fellow believer [6] defames and judges the law. If you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law but a judge. \u24d5", "comment": "[6] Or his brother or sister
\u24d5 Mt 7:1; Jms 1:22; 1Pt 2:1"}, {"pk": 4058146, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 4, "verse": 12, "text": "There is one lawgiver and judge [7] who is able to save and to destroy. But who are you to judge your neighbor? \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Mt 10:28; Rm 14:4
[7] Other mss omit and judge"}, {"pk": 4058147, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 4, "verse": 13, "text": "Come now, you who say, \u201cToday or tomorrow we will travel to such and such a city and spend a year there and do business and make a profit.\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Pr 27:1; Lk 12:18-20"}, {"pk": 4058148, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 4, "verse": 14, "text": "Yet you do not know what tomorrow will bring\u2009\u2014\u2009what your life will be! For you are like vapor that appears for a little while, then vanishes. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Jb 7:7; Ps 102:3"}, {"pk": 4058149, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 4, "verse": 15, "text": "Instead, you should say, \u201cIf the Lord wills, we will live and do this or that.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4058150, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 4, "verse": 16, "text": "But as it is, you boast in your arrogance. All such boasting is evil. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Ac 18:21; 1Co 5:6"}, {"pk": 4058151, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 4, "verse": 17, "text": "So it is sin to know the good and yet not do it. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Lk 12:47-48; Jn 9:41; 2Pt 2:21"}, {"pk": 4058152, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 5, "verse": 1, "text": "Come now, you rich \u24db people, weep and wail over the miseries that are coming on you.", "comment": "\u24db Pr 11:28; Lk 6:24"}, {"pk": 4058153, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 5, "verse": 2, "text": "Your wealth has rotted and your clothes are moth-eaten. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Jb 13:28; Is 50:9; Mt 6:19-20"}, {"pk": 4058154, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 5, "verse": 3, "text": "Your gold and silver are corroded, and their corrosion will be a witness against you and will eat your flesh like fire. You have stored up treasure in the last days. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Rm 2:5; Jms 5:8"}, {"pk": 4058155, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 5, "verse": 4, "text": "Look! The pay that you withheld from the workers \u24d0 who mowed your fields cries out, and the outcry of the harvesters has reached the ears of the Lord of Hosts. [1] \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d0 Lv 19:13; Jb 24:10-11; Jr 22:13; Mal 3:5
\u24d1 Dt 24:15; Rm 9:29
[1] Gk Sabaoth; or the Lord of Armies"}, {"pk": 4058156, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 5, "verse": 5, "text": "You have lived luxuriously on the earth and have indulged yourselves. You have fattened your hearts \u24d2 in a day of slaughter. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d2 Jb 21:13; Am 6:1
\u24d3 Jr 12:3; 25:34"}, {"pk": 4058157, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 5, "verse": 6, "text": "You have condemned, you have murdered the righteous, who does not resist you. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Heb 10:38; Jms 4:2"}, {"pk": 4058158, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 5, "verse": 7, "text": "Therefore, brothers and sisters, be patient until the Lord\u2019s coming. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth and is patient with it until it receives the early and the late rains. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Dt 11:14; Jr 5:24; Hs 6:3"}, {"pk": 4058159, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 5, "verse": 8, "text": "You also must be patient. Strengthen your hearts, because the Lord\u2019s coming is near. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Rm 13:11; Php 4:5; 1Pt 4:7"}, {"pk": 4058160, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 5, "verse": 9, "text": "Brothers and sisters, do not complain about one another, so that you will not be judged. Look, the judge stands at the door! \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Mt 24:33; 1Co 4:5; Jms 4:12; 1Pt 4:5"}, {"pk": 4058161, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 5, "verse": 10, "text": "Brothers and sisters, take the prophets who spoke in the Lord\u2019s name as an example of suffering and patience."}, {"pk": 4058162, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 5, "verse": 11, "text": "See, we count as blessed those who have endured. [2] You have heard of Job\u2019s endurance \u24d8 and have seen the outcome that the Lord brought about\u2009\u2014\u2009the Lord is compassionate and merciful. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Ex 34:6; Nm 14:18; Mt 5:10
\u24d8 Jb 1:21-22; 2:10; 42:10-12
[2] Or persevered"}, {"pk": 4058163, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 5, "verse": 12, "text": "Above all, my brothers and sisters, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or with any other oath. \u24da But let your \u201cyes\u201d mean \u201cyes,\u201d and your \u201cno\u201d mean \u201cno,\u201d so that you won\u2019t fall under judgment. [3]", "comment": "\u24da Mt 5:33-37; 23:16-22; Mk 7:9-13
[3] Other mss read fall into hypocrisy"}, {"pk": 4058164, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 5, "verse": 13, "text": "Is anyone among you suffering? He should pray. Is anyone cheerful? He should sing praises. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Ps 50:15; Col 3:16"}, {"pk": 4058165, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 5, "verse": 14, "text": "Is anyone among you sick? He should call for the elders of the church, and they are to pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Mk 6:13; 16:18"}, {"pk": 4058166, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 5, "verse": 15, "text": "The prayer of faith will save the sick person, and the Lord will raise him up; if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Is 33:24; Mt 9:2; Mk 2:5; Lk 24:47"}, {"pk": 4058167, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 5, "verse": 16, "text": "Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is very powerful in its effect. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Nm 11:2; Mt 3:6; Jn 9:31; 1Pt 2:24"}, {"pk": 4058168, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 5, "verse": 17, "text": "Elijah was a human being as we are, and he prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and for three years and six months it did not rain on the land. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 1Kg 17:1; 18:1; Lk 4:25; Ac 14:15"}, {"pk": 4058169, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 5, "verse": 18, "text": "Then he prayed again, and the sky gave rain and the land produced its fruit. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 1Kg 18:41-45; Jms 3:17-18"}, {"pk": 4058170, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 5, "verse": 19, "text": "My brothers and sisters, if any among you strays from the truth, \u24d3 and someone turns him back, \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 51:13; Dn 12:3; Mal 2:6; Lk 1:16
\u24d3 Mt 18:15; Gl 6:1; Jms 3:14"}, {"pk": 4058171, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 59, "chapter": 5, "verse": 20, "text": "let that person know that whoever turns a sinner from the error of his way will save his soul from death and cover a multitude of sins. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Pr 10:12; Rm 11:14; 1Pt 4:8"}, {"pk": 4058172, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 1, "verse": 1, "text": "Peter, \u24d6 an apostle of Jesus Christ: To those chosen, living as exiles \u24d7 dispersed \u24d8 abroad [1] in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, \u24d9 chosen \u24da", "comment": "\u24d6 Lk 6:14; Ac 10:32
\u24da Mt 22:14; 24:22; Ti 1:1
\u24d8 Jn 7:35; Jms 1:1
[1] Gk diaspora; Jewish people scattered throughout Gentile lands
\u24d9 Ac 2:9; 6:9; 16:6-7; Gl 1:2
\u24d7 Gn 23:4; Ps 39:12; Heb 11:9,13; 1Pt 2:11"}, {"pk": 4058173, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 1, "verse": 2, "text": "according to the foreknowledge \u24db of God the Father, through the sanctifying work of the Spirit, \u24dc to be obedient \u24dd and to be sprinkled with the blood \u24d0 of Jesus Christ. May grace and peace be multiplied to you.", "comment": "\u24dd 1Pt 1:14,22
\u24db Rm 8:29; 1Pt 1:20
\u24dc 2Th 2:13
\u24d0 Heb 9:12; 10:22; 12:24"}, {"pk": 4058174, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 1, "verse": 3, "text": "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. \u24d1 Because of his great mercy \u24d2 he has given us new birth \u24d3 into a living hope \u24d4 through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d4 Ac 23:6; 1Th 1:3
\u24d1 2Co 1:3; Eph 1:3
\u24d2 Gl 6:16; Ti 3:5
\u24d3 Jn 1:13; 3:3,7; Jms 1:18; 1Pt 1:23
\u24d5 1Co 15:20; 1Pt 3:21"}, {"pk": 4058175, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 1, "verse": 4, "text": "and into an inheritance that is imperishable, \u24d6 undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven \u24d7 for you.", "comment": "\u24d6 Ac 20:32; Rm 8:17; Col 3:24
\u24d7 2Tm 4:8"}, {"pk": 4058176, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 1, "verse": 5, "text": "You are being guarded by God\u2019s power \u24d8 through faith for a salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d8 Jn 10:28; Php 4:7
\u24d9 Rm 8:18; 2Co 4:17; Heb 12:11; 1Pt 4:13; 5:1,10; Rv 15:1; 21:9"}, {"pk": 4058177, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 1, "verse": 6, "text": "You rejoice in this, [2] even though now for a short time, if necessary, you suffer grief in various trials \u24da", "comment": "[2] Or In this fact rejoice
\u24da Jms 1:2; 1Pt 4:12"}, {"pk": 4058178, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 1, "verse": 7, "text": "so that the proven character of your faith \u24db \u2009\u2014\u2009more valuable than gold which, though perishable, is refined by fire \u24dc \u2009\u2014\u2009may result \u24dd in praise, glory, and honor \u24d0 at the revelation of Jesus Christ. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24dc Is 48:10; Zch 13:9; Mal 3:3; 1Co 3:13
\u24dd 2Co 5:3; Php 3:9; Rv 14:5
\u24db Jms 1:3
\u24d0 Rm 2:7,10,29; 1Co 4:5
\u24d1 Lk 17:30"}, {"pk": 4058179, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 1, "verse": 8, "text": "Though you have not seen \u24d2 him, you love him; \u24d3 though not seeing him now, you believe in him, and you rejoice \u24d4 with inexpressible and glorious joy,", "comment": "\u24d3 1Jn 4:20
\u24d2 Ex 33:20; Rm 8:24
\u24d4 Jn 15:11; 2Co 6:10"}, {"pk": 4058180, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 1, "verse": 9, "text": "because you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls."}, {"pk": 4058181, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 1, "verse": 10, "text": "Concerning this salvation, the prophets, \u24d5 who prophesied about the grace that would come to you, searched and carefully investigated.", "comment": "\u24d5 Lk 1:70; 10:24; 16:16,29; 18:31; 24:25,27,44"}, {"pk": 4058182, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 1, "verse": 11, "text": "They inquired into what time or what circumstances the Spirit of Christ \u24d6 within them was indicating when he testified in advance \u24d7 to the sufferings of Christ \u24d8 and the glories \u24d9 that would follow. [3]", "comment": "\u24d6 Rm 8:9
\u24d7 Mt 26:24
\u24d8 Mk 8:31; Lk 24:26; Php 3:10
\u24d9 Lk 24:26
[3] Or the glories after that"}, {"pk": 4058183, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 1, "verse": 12, "text": "It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves but you. These things have now been announced to you through those who preached the gospel to you \u24da by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven \u24db \u2009\u2014\u2009angels long to catch a glimpse of these things.", "comment": "\u24da Mk 16:15; 1Co 9:14; 2Co 10:16
\u24db Jn 14:26; 15:26; Ac 1:8; 2:2-4; 13:4"}, {"pk": 4058184, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 1, "verse": 13, "text": "Therefore, with your minds ready for action, \u24dc be sober-minded \u24dd and set your hope \u24d0 completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation \u24d1 of Jesus Christ.", "comment": "\u24dc Ex 12:11
\u24dd 1Pt 5:8
\u24d0 Mt 12:21; Rm 8:24; 1Th 1:3
\u24d1 1Pt 4:13; 5:4"}, {"pk": 4058185, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 1, "verse": 14, "text": "As obedient children, \u24d2 do not be conformed to the desires of your former ignorance.", "comment": "\u24d2 Heb 2:13"}, {"pk": 4058186, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 1, "verse": 15, "text": "But as the one who called you \u24d3 is holy, \u24d4 you also are to be holy in all your conduct;", "comment": "\u24d3 Gl 1:6; 5:8; 1Th 2:12; 5:24; 1Pt 5:10
\u24d4 Lk 1:49; 1Co 7:14"}, {"pk": 4058187, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 1, "verse": 16, "text": "for it is written, Be holy, because I am holy. [4] \u24d5", "comment": "[4] Lv 11:44-45; 19:2; 20:7
\u24d5 Lv 11:44-45; 19:2; 20:7"}, {"pk": 4058188, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 1, "verse": 17, "text": "If you appeal to the Father who judges impartially \u24d6 according to each one\u2019s work, \u24d7 you are to conduct yourselves in reverence \u24d8 during your time living as strangers.", "comment": "\u24d7 1Co 3:12
\u24d6 Ac 10:34; Rm 2:11; Gl 2:6; Eph 6:9
\u24d8 Ac 9:31; Rm 3:18; 2Co 5:11; 7:1; Eph 5:21; Php 2:12"}, {"pk": 4058189, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 1, "verse": 18, "text": "For you know that you were redeemed from your empty way of life \u24d9 inherited from your fathers, not with perishable things like silver or gold, \u24da", "comment": "\u24d9 2Pt 3:11
\u24da Is 52:3; 1Co 6:20; Ti 2:14; Heb 9:12"}, {"pk": 4058190, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 1, "verse": 19, "text": "but with the precious blood of Christ, \u24db like that of an unblemished and spotless lamb. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24db Jn 6:53; Ac 20:28; 1Co 10:16; Eph 2:13; Heb 10:19
\u24dc Ex 12:5; Lv 4:32; Is 53:7; Jn 1:29"}, {"pk": 4058191, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 1, "verse": 20, "text": "He was foreknown \u24dd before the foundation of the world but was revealed in these last times \u24d0 for you.", "comment": "\u24dd Ac 2:23; Eph 1:4; 1Pt 1:2; Rv 13:8
\u24d0 2Pt 3:3; Jd 18"}, {"pk": 4058192, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 1, "verse": 21, "text": "Through him you believe in God, \u24d1 who raised him from the dead \u24d2 and gave him glory, \u24d3 so that your faith and hope are in God.", "comment": "\u24d2 Ac 2:24; Rm 10:9
\u24d1 Ac 10:45; Rm 4:24; 10:9; Eph 1:1; 1Tm 4:12; 6:2
\u24d3 Jn 17:5,24; 1Tm 3:16; Heb 2:9"}, {"pk": 4058193, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 1, "verse": 22, "text": "Since you have purified yourselves by your obedience to the truth, [5] so that you show sincere brotherly love for each other, \u24d4 from a pure [6] heart love one another constantly, [7] \u24d5", "comment": "[5] Other mss add through the Spirit
\u24d4 Zch 7:9; Jn 13:34; Rm 12:10; 1Th 4:9; 1Jn 4:7
[6] Other mss omit pure
[7] Or fervently
\u24d5 1Tm 1:5"}, {"pk": 4058194, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 1, "verse": 23, "text": "because you have been born again \u24d6 \u2009\u2014\u2009not of perishable seed \u24d7 but of imperishable\u2009\u2014\u2009through the living and enduring word of God. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d6 1Pt 1:3
\u24d7 1Jn 3:9
\u24d8 Lk 8:21; Heb 4:12"}, {"pk": 4058195, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 1, "verse": 24, "text": "For All flesh is like grass,
and all its glory \u24d9 like a flower of the grass.
The grass withers, and the flower falls,
", "comment": "[8] Is 40:6-8
\u24d9 1Pt 5:4"}, {"pk": 4058196, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 1, "verse": 25, "text": " but the word of the Lord endures forever. [8] \u24da
And this word is the gospel that was proclaimed to you.", "comment": "\u24da Is 40:6-8; Lk 21:33; Jms 1:10-11; 1Jn 2:17"}, {"pk": 4058197, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 2, "verse": 1, "text": "Therefore, rid yourselves of \u24db all malice, all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and all slander. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24db Rm 13:12
\u24dc 2Co 12:20"}, {"pk": 4058198, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 2, "verse": 2, "text": "Like newborn infants, desire the pure milk of the word, [1] \u24dd so that you may grow up into your salvation, [2]", "comment": "[1] Or desire pure spiritual milk
\u24dd 1Co 3:2; 9:7; Heb 5:12-13
[2] Other mss omit for your salvation"}, {"pk": 4058199, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 2, "verse": 3, "text": "if you have tasted \u24d0 that the Lord is good. [3] \u24d1", "comment": "[3] Ps 34:8
\u24d1 Ps 34:8; Ti 3:4
\u24d0 Heb 6:4-5"}, {"pk": 4058200, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 2, "verse": 4, "text": "As you come to him, a living stone\u2009\u2014\u2009rejected by people but chosen and honored by [4] God\u2009\u2014\u2009", "comment": "[4] Or precious to"}, {"pk": 4058201, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 2, "verse": 5, "text": "you yourselves, as living stones, a spiritual house, are being built to be a holy priesthood [5] to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God \u24d2 through Jesus Christ.", "comment": "\u24d2 Rm 12:1; Heb 13:15
[5] Or you yourselves, as living stones, are being built into a spiritual house for a holy priesthood"}, {"pk": 4058202, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 2, "verse": 6, "text": "For it stands in Scripture: See, I lay a stone in Zion, \u24d3
a chosen and honored [6] cornerstone, \u24d4
and the one who believes in him
will never be put to shame. [7] \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Is 28:16; Rm 9:33; 10:11
\u24d4 Eph 2:20
[7] Is 28:16 LXX
\u24d3 Ps 9:11; Heb 12:22
[6] Or precious"}, {"pk": 4058203, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 2, "verse": 7, "text": "So honor will come to you who believe; but for the unbelieving, The stone that the builders rejected\u2009\u2014
this one has become the cornerstone, [8] \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 118:22; Mt 21:42; Lk 20:17; Ac 4:11
[8] Ps 118:22"}, {"pk": 4058204, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 2, "verse": 8, "text": "and A stone to stumble over,
and a rock to trip over. [9] \u24d7
They stumble because they disobey the word; they were destined \u24d8 for this.", "comment": "[9] Is 8:14
\u24d8 Ac 2:23; 4:27-28; Rm 9:22; 11:7; Jd 4
\u24d7 Is 8:14; Rm 9:33; 14:20"}, {"pk": 4058205, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 2, "verse": 9, "text": "But you are a chosen race, [10] [11] [12] a royal priesthood, [13] \u24d9 a holy nation, [14] \u24da a people for his possession, [15] \u24db so that you may proclaim the praises [16] [17] \u24dc of the one who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24da Ex 19:6
[10] Or generation, or nation
[11] Dt 7:6; 10:15; Is 43:20 LXX
[12] Dt 7:6; 10:15; Is 43:20
[13] Ex 19:6; 23:22 LXX; Is 61:6
\u24d9 Is 61:6; Rv 1:6; 5:10; 20:6
[14] Ex 19:6; 23:22 LXX
[15] Ex 19:5; 23:22 LXX; Dt 4:20; 7:6; Is 43:21 LXX
\u24db Ex 34:9; Dt 7:6; Ps 33:12; Is 43:21; Ti 2:14
[16] Or the mighty deeds
[17] Is 42:12; 43:21
\u24dc Is 42:12; 43:21
\u24dd Is 9:2; Ac 26:18; Eph 5:8; Col 1:12-13"}, {"pk": 4058206, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 2, "verse": 10, "text": "Once you were not a people, but now you are God\u2019s people; you had not received mercy, \u24d0 but now you have received mercy.", "comment": "\u24d0 Mt 5:7; Mk 5:19; Lk 1:50"}, {"pk": 4058207, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 2, "verse": 11, "text": "Dear friends, I urge you as strangers and exiles \u24d1 to abstain \u24d2 from sinful \u24d3 desires that wage war against the soul. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Gl 5:17; Jms 4:1
\u24d1 1Pt 1:1
\u24d2 1Tm 4:3
\u24d3 Rm 7:23; Php 3:3"}, {"pk": 4058208, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 2, "verse": 12, "text": "Conduct \u24d5 yourselves honorably among the Gentiles, [18] so that when they slander you as evildoers, they will observe your good works and will glorify God on the day he visits. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Is 10:3; Jr 6:15; 8:12; 10:15; Lk 1:68; 7:16; 19:44
\u24d5 2Pt 3:11
[18] Or among the nations, or among the pagans"}, {"pk": 4058209, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 2, "verse": 13, "text": "Submit \u24d7 to every human authority because of the Lord, whether to the emperor [19] as the supreme authority \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d7 Rm 13:1-7; Ti 3:1
\u24d8 Rm 13:1
[19] Or king"}, {"pk": 4058210, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 2, "verse": 14, "text": "or to governors as those sent out by him to punish those who do what is evil and to praise those who do what is good."}, {"pk": 4058211, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 2, "verse": 15, "text": "For it is God\u2019s will \u24d9 that you silence the ignorance \u24da of foolish people by doing good.", "comment": "\u24da 1Pt 3:16
\u24d9 Gl 1:4; Eph 1:9"}, {"pk": 4058212, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 2, "verse": 16, "text": "Submit as free people, not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil, \u24db but as God\u2019s slaves. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24db 1Co 14:20
\u24dc Rm 1:1; Ti 1:1; Rv 2:20"}, {"pk": 4058213, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 2, "verse": 17, "text": "Honor everyone. Love \u24dd the brothers and sisters. \u24d0 Fear God. \u24d1 Honor the emperor.", "comment": "\u24d0 Heb 13:1; 1Pt 5:9
\u24dd Rv 12:11
\u24d1 Pr 1:7; 24:21; Ac 10:2; Rv 14:7"}, {"pk": 4058214, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 2, "verse": 18, "text": "Household slaves, submit to your masters \u24d2 with all reverence \u24d3 not only to the good and gentle ones but also to the cruel. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Php 2:15
\u24d3 Rm 13:3,7
\u24d2 Eph 6:5; Col 3:22; Ti 2:9; Jd 4"}, {"pk": 4058215, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 2, "verse": 19, "text": "For it brings favor if, because of a consciousness of God, someone endures grief from suffering unjustly."}, {"pk": 4058216, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 2, "verse": 20, "text": "For what credit is there if when you do wrong and are beaten, you endure it? But when you do what is good and suffer, \u24d5 if you endure it, this brings favor with God.", "comment": "\u24d5 1Pt 4:14"}, {"pk": 4058217, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 2, "verse": 21, "text": "For you were called to this, because Christ also suffered \u24d6 for you, leaving you an example, \u24d7 that you should follow \u24d8 in his steps.", "comment": "\u24d6 Mk 8:31; 1Pt 3:18; 1Jn 3:16
\u24d8 Jn 8:12
\u24d7 Jn 13:15"}, {"pk": 4058218, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 2, "verse": 22, "text": "He did not commit sin, \u24d9 and no deceit \u24da was found in his mouth; [20] \u24db", "comment": "[20] Is 53:9
\u24db Is 53:9
\u24d9 1Pt 4:1; 1Jn 3:5
\u24da 2Pt 2:1"}, {"pk": 4058219, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 2, "verse": 23, "text": "when he was insulted, he did not insult in return; when he suffered, he did not threaten but entrusted himself to the one who judges \u24dc justly.", "comment": "\u24dc Rv 18:8; 19:11"}, {"pk": 4058220, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 2, "verse": 24, "text": "He himself bore our sins \u24dd in his body \u24d0 on the tree; \u24d1 so that, having died to sins, \u24d2 we might live for righteousness. \u24d3 By his wounds [21] \u24d4 you have been healed.", "comment": "\u24d0 Is 53:4-5,12; Jn 2:21
\u24dd Heb 7:27-28; 9:27-28
\u24d1 Ac 5:30; 10:39; 13:29; Gl 3:13
\u24d2 Rm 6:2,8-11; 7:6; Gl 2:19; Col 2:20; 3:3
\u24d3 Rm 6:2,11; Ti 2:12
[21] Is 53:5
\u24d4 Is 53:5; Mt 13:15; Jn 12:40; Ac 28:27"}, {"pk": 4058221, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 2, "verse": 25, "text": "For you were like sheep going astray, [22] \u24d5 but you have now returned to the Shepherd \u24d6 and Overseer [23] of your souls.", "comment": "\u24d6 Gn 48:15; 49:24; Ps 23:1; Jr 31:10
[23] Or Guardian
[22] Is 53:6
\u24d5 Ps 119:176; Is 53:6"}, {"pk": 4058222, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 3, "verse": 1, "text": "In the same way, wives, \u24d7 submit yourselves to your own husbands so that, even if some disobey the word, \u24d8 they may be won over \u24d9 without a word by the way their wives live \u24da", "comment": "\u24da 2Pt 3:11
\u24d8 1Co 7:16; 1Pt 1:24-25
\u24d9 1Co 9:19-22; Php 3:8
\u24d7 Eph 5:22-33; Col 3:18-19; 1Tm 3:11"}, {"pk": 4058223, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 3, "verse": 2, "text": "when they observe your pure, reverent lives. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Ti 2:5"}, {"pk": 4058224, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 3, "verse": 3, "text": "Don\u2019t let your beauty consist of outward things like elaborate hairstyles and wearing gold jewelry, \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Is 3:18-24; 1Tm 2:9"}, {"pk": 4058225, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 3, "verse": 4, "text": "but rather what is inside the heart [1] \u24dd \u2009\u2014\u2009the imperishable quality of a gentle \u24d0 and quiet \u24d1 spirit, which is of great worth in God\u2019s sight.", "comment": "\u24d1 1Tm 2:2
\u24dd Rm 2:29; 7:22
\u24d0 Mt 5:5
[1] Or rather, the hidden person of the heart"}, {"pk": 4058226, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 3, "verse": 5, "text": "For in the past, the holy \u24d2 women who put their hope \u24d3 in God also adorned themselves in this way, submitting to their own husbands,", "comment": "\u24d3 1Tm 5:5; 1Pt 1:3
\u24d2 Ps 20:6; 1Co 7:14"}, {"pk": 4058227, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 3, "verse": 6, "text": "just as Sarah \u24d4 obeyed Abraham, calling him lord. You have become her children when you do what is good and do not fear any intimidation. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Pr 3:25
\u24d4 Gn 17:15-21; 18:6-15; Heb 11:11"}, {"pk": 4058228, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 3, "verse": 7, "text": "Husbands, \u24d6 in the same way, live with your wives in an understanding way, as with a weaker partner, \u24d7 showing them honor as coheirs of the grace of life, so that your prayers will not be hindered.", "comment": "\u24d7 1Th 4:4
\u24d6 Mt 1:19; 1Co 14:35; Eph 5:22-28; Col 3:18-19; Ti 2:4-5"}, {"pk": 4058229, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 3, "verse": 8, "text": "Finally, all of you be like-minded and sympathetic, love one another, \u24d8 and be compassionate \u24d9 and humble, [2]", "comment": "\u24d8 Heb 13:1
[2] Other mss read courteous
\u24d9 Eph 4:32"}, {"pk": 4058230, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 3, "verse": 9, "text": "not paying back evil for evil \u24da or insult for insult but, on the contrary, giving a blessing, \u24db since you were called for this, so that you may inherit a blessing.", "comment": "\u24db Lk 6:28; Rm 12:14; 1Co 4:12
\u24da Rm 12:17"}, {"pk": 4058231, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 3, "verse": 10, "text": "For the [3] one who wants to love life
and to see good days,
let him keep his tongue from evil \u24dc
and his lips from speaking deceit, \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Rm 3:13; Jms 3:5-8
[3] Ps 34:12-16
\u24dc Jms 1:26"}, {"pk": 4058232, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 3, "verse": 11, "text": " and let him turn away \u24d0 from evil
and do what is good.
Let him seek peace \u24d1 and pursue it,
", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 37:27
\u24d1 Lk 12:51; 2Tm 1:2; Heb 12:14; 3Jn 14"}, {"pk": 4058233, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 3, "verse": 12, "text": " because the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous
and his ears are open to their prayer.
But the face of the Lord is against
those who do what is evil. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 34:12-16"}, {"pk": 4058234, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 3, "verse": 13, "text": "Who then will harm you if you are devoted to what is good?"}, {"pk": 4058235, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 3, "verse": 14, "text": "But even if you should suffer for righteousness, \u24d3 you are blessed. Do not fear what they fear [4] \u24d4or be intimidated, [5] \u24d5", "comment": "[4] Or Do not fear them
[5] Is 8:12
\u24d4 Jn 6:20; 7:13
\u24d5 Is 8:12-13
\u24d3 Mt 6:33; Rm 1:17; 2Pt 1:1"}, {"pk": 4058236, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 3, "verse": 15, "text": "but in your hearts regard [6] Christ [7] the Lord as holy, ready at any time to give a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you. \u24d6", "comment": "[6] Or sanctify, or set apart
\u24d6 1Jn 4:4
[7] Other mss read set God"}, {"pk": 4058237, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 3, "verse": 16, "text": "Yet do this with gentleness and respect, keeping a clear conscience, \u24d7 so that when you are accused, [8] those who disparage your good conduct in Christ will be put to shame.", "comment": "\u24d7 Ac 23:1; 24:16; Rm 9:1; 2Co 1:12; 1Tm 1:5,19; 3:9; Heb 10:22; 1Pt 3:21
[8] Other mss read when they speak against you as evildoers"}, {"pk": 4058238, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 3, "verse": 17, "text": "For it is better to suffer \u24d8 for doing good, if that should be God\u2019s will, than for doing evil.", "comment": "\u24d8 Php 1:29; 1Pt 2:19"}, {"pk": 4058239, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 3, "verse": 18, "text": "For Christ also suffered \u24d9 for sins once for all, \u24da the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring you to God. \u24db He was put to death in the flesh [9] \u24dc but made alive by the Spirit, [10]", "comment": "\u24dc Eph 2:14
\u24d9 Mk 8:31; Rm 5:8
\u24da Rm 6:10; Heb 9:28; 10:10; 1Pt 2:21; 4:1
\u24db Rm 5:2
[9] Or by the flesh, or in the fleshly realm
[10] Or in the spirit, or in the Spirit, or in the spiritual realm"}, {"pk": 4058240, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 3, "verse": 19, "text": "in which [11] he also went and made proclamation to the spirits \u24dd in prison", "comment": "[11] Or by whom, or in whom, or at that time
\u24dd 1Jn 4:1"}, {"pk": 4058241, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 3, "verse": 20, "text": "who in the past were disobedient, when God patiently waited in the days of Noah \u24d0 while the ark was being prepared. In it a few\u2009\u2014\u2009that is, eight people [12] \u24d1 \u2009\u2014\u2009were saved through water.", "comment": "\u24d0 Gn 5:29
[12] Or souls
\u24d1 Gn 5:32; 6:18; 7:7,13; 8:16,18"}, {"pk": 4058242, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 3, "verse": 21, "text": "Baptism, which corresponds to this, now saves you (not as the removal of dirt from the body, \u24d2 but the pledge [13] of a good conscience toward God) through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, \u24d3", "comment": "[13] Or the appeal
\u24d3 1Pt 1:3
\u24d2 Heb 9:14; 10:22"}, {"pk": 4058243, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 3, "verse": 22, "text": "who has gone into heaven \u24d4 and is at the right hand of God \u24d5 with angels, authorities, and powers subject to him. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d4 Ac 1:10,12; 1Tm 3:16; Heb 4:14; 6:20
\u24d6 Eph 1:20-22
\u24d5 Ps 110:1; Mk 16:19; Ac 2:33-34; Rm 8:34; Heb 10:12"}, {"pk": 4058244, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 4, "verse": 1, "text": "Therefore, since Christ suffered [1] in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same understanding [2] \u2009\u2014\u2009because the one who suffers in the flesh is finished \u24d7 with sin [3] \u2009\u2014\u2009", "comment": "\u24d7 Rm 6:10; Heb 4:15; 7:26; 9:28
[3] Or the one who suffered in the flesh has finished with sin
[1] Other mss read suffered for us
[2] Orperspective, or attitude"}, {"pk": 4058245, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 4, "verse": 2, "text": "in order to live the remaining time in the flesh no longer for human desires, but for God\u2019s will. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Mk 3:35; Rm 6:11; 12:2"}, {"pk": 4058246, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 4, "verse": 3, "text": "For there has already been enough time spent in doing what the Gentiles choose to do: carrying on in unrestrained behavior, evil desires, \u24d9 drunkenness, orgies, \u24da carousing, and lawless idolatry.", "comment": "\u24da Rm 13:13; Gl 5:21
\u24d9 Mk 7:22"}, {"pk": 4058247, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 4, "verse": 4, "text": "They are surprised that you don\u2019t join them in the same flood of wild living\u2009\u2014\u2009and they slander [4] you.", "comment": "[4] Or blaspheme"}, {"pk": 4058248, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 4, "verse": 5, "text": "They will give an account to the one who stands ready to judge the living and the dead. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Ac 10:42; Rm 14:9; 2Tm 4:1"}, {"pk": 4058249, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 4, "verse": 6, "text": "For this reason the gospel was also preached to those who are now dead, [5] \u24dc so that, although they might be judged in the flesh according to human standards, \u24dd they might live \u24d0 in the spirit according to God\u2019s standards.", "comment": "\u24d0 Php 1:21
\u24dc Jn 5:25
[5] Or those who are dead
\u24dd 1Pt 3:18"}, {"pk": 4058250, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 4, "verse": 7, "text": "The end of all things is near; \u24d1 therefore, be alert and sober-minded \u24d2 for prayer.", "comment": "\u24d1 Rm 13:11-12; Heb 9:26; Jms 5:8; 1Jn 2:18; Rv 1:3
\u24d2 1Pt 5:8"}, {"pk": 4058251, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 4, "verse": 8, "text": "Above all, maintain constant love \u24d3 for one another, since love covers a multitude of sins. [6] \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d3 1Pt 1:22
[6] Pr 10:12
\u24d4 Pr 10:12; Jms 5:20"}, {"pk": 4058252, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 4, "verse": 9, "text": "Be hospitable \u24d5 to one another without complaining.", "comment": "\u24d5 1Tm 3:2; Ti 1:8"}, {"pk": 4058253, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 4, "verse": 10, "text": "Just as each one has received a gift, use it to serve others, \u24d6 as good stewards of the varied grace of God.", "comment": "\u24d6 1Co 12:7"}, {"pk": 4058254, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 4, "verse": 11, "text": "If anyone speaks, let it be as one who speaks God\u2019s words; if anyone serves, let it be from the strength God provides, \u24d7 so that God may be glorified through Jesus Christ in everything. To him be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.", "comment": "\u24d7 Rm 12:6-8; 1Co 15:58"}, {"pk": 4058255, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 4, "verse": 12, "text": "Dear friends, don\u2019t be surprised when the fiery ordeal comes among you to test you as if something unusual were happening to you. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 1Pt 1:6-7"}, {"pk": 4058256, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 4, "verse": 13, "text": "Instead, rejoice as you share in the sufferings of Christ, \u24d9 so that you may also rejoice with great joy when his glory is revealed. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da 1Co 1:7; Eph 1:17; 2Th 1:7; 1Pt 1:7,13
\u24d9 Gl 5:24; Php 3:10"}, {"pk": 4058257, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 4, "verse": 14, "text": "If you are ridiculed for the name of Christ, \u24db you are blessed, because the Spirit \u24dc of glory and of God [7] rests on you.", "comment": "[7] Or God\u2019s glorious Spirit
\u24db Ps 89:50-51; Ac 5:41; 1Pt 2:20
\u24dc Ac 4:33; Rv 3:22"}, {"pk": 4058258, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 4, "verse": 15, "text": "Let none of you suffer as a murderer, a thief, an evildoer, or a meddler. [8]", "comment": "[8] Or as one who defrauds others"}, {"pk": 4058259, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 4, "verse": 16, "text": "But if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed but let him glorify God in having that name. [9]", "comment": "[9] Other mss read in that case"}, {"pk": 4058260, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 4, "verse": 17, "text": "For the time has come for judgment \u24dd to begin with God\u2019s household, \u24d0 and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who disobey the gospel of God?", "comment": "\u24d0 Gl 6:10; Eph 2:19; 1Tm 3:15; Heb 3:2
\u24dd Mk 12:40; Jn 5:22; Heb 10:27; 13:4"}, {"pk": 4058261, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 4, "verse": 18, "text": "And if a righteous person is saved with difficulty,
what will become of the ungodly and the sinner? [10] \u24d1
", "comment": "[10] Pr 11:31 LXX
\u24d1 Pr 11:31"}, {"pk": 4058262, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 4, "verse": 19, "text": "So then, let those who suffer according to God\u2019s will entrust themselves \u24d2 to a faithful Creator while doing what is good.", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 10:14; 2Co 1:9"}, {"pk": 4058263, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 5, "verse": 1, "text": "I exhort the elders among you as a fellow elder and witness \u24d3 to the sufferings of Christ, as well as one who shares in the glory about to be revealed: \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Rm 8:18; Col 3:4
\u24d3 Ac 4:20"}, {"pk": 4058264, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 5, "verse": 2, "text": "Shepherd God\u2019s flock among you, \u24d5 not overseeing [1] out of compulsion but willingly, as God would have you; [2] not out of greed for money but eagerly;", "comment": "\u24d5 Jr 3:15; 23:1; Jn 21:16; Ac 20:28
[1] Other mss omit overseeing
[2] Other mss omit as God would have you"}, {"pk": 4058265, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 5, "verse": 3, "text": "not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock."}, {"pk": 4058266, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 5, "verse": 4, "text": "And when the chief Shepherd \u24d6 appears, you will receive the unfading crown \u24d7 of glory.", "comment": "\u24d6 Jn 10:11,14; 21:15-17; Heb 13:20; 1Pt 2:25
\u24d7 1Co 9:25; Rv 12:1"}, {"pk": 4058267, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 5, "verse": 5, "text": "In the same way, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. All of you clothe yourselves with [3] humility toward one another, because God resists the proud
but gives grace to the humble. [4] \u24d8
", "comment": "[4] Pr 3:34 LXX
\u24d8 Pr 3:34; Jms 4:6
[3] Or you tie around yourselves"}, {"pk": 4058268, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 5, "verse": 6, "text": "Humble \u24d9 yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand \u24da of God, so that he may exalt you at the proper time,", "comment": "\u24d9 Lk 14:11
\u24da 1Kg 8:42; 2Ch 6:32; Dn 9:15"}, {"pk": 4058269, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 5, "verse": 7, "text": "casting all your cares on him, because he cares about you. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Ps 55:22"}, {"pk": 4058270, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 5, "verse": 8, "text": "Be sober-minded, \u24dc be alert. \u24dd Your adversary the devil \u24d0 is prowling around like a roaring lion, looking for anyone he can devour.", "comment": "\u24d0 Mt 4:1,10; Ac 13:10
\u24dc 1Th 5:6,8; 2Tm 4:5; 1Pt 1:13; 4:7
\u24dd Rv 16:15"}, {"pk": 4058271, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 5, "verse": 9, "text": "Resist him, \u24d1 firm in the faith, knowing that the same kind of sufferings are being experienced by your fellow believers throughout the world.", "comment": "\u24d1 Eph 6:13-14; Jms 4:7"}, {"pk": 4058272, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 5, "verse": 10, "text": "The God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory \u24d2 in Christ, [5] will himself restore, establish, strengthen, and support you after you have suffered a little while. [6]", "comment": "[5] Other mss read in Christ Jesus
\u24d2 1Pt 5:1,4; 2Pt 3:18
[6] Or to a small extent"}, {"pk": 4058273, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 5, "verse": 11, "text": "To him be dominion [7] forever. [8] Amen.", "comment": "[7] Some mss read dominion and glory; other mss read glory and dominion
[8] Other mss read forever and ever"}, {"pk": 4058274, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 5, "verse": 12, "text": "Through Silvanus, [9] \u24d3 a faithful brother (as I consider him), I have written to you briefly in order to encourage you and to testify that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it!", "comment": "\u24d3 Ac 15:22; 1Th 1:1; 2Th 1:1
[9] Or Silas; Ac 15:22-32; 16:19-40; 17:1-16"}, {"pk": 4058275, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 5, "verse": 13, "text": "She who is in Babylon, \u24d4 chosen together with you, sends you greetings, as does Mark, my son.", "comment": "\u24d4 Rv 14:8; 16:19; 17:5,18; 18:2,10,21"}, {"pk": 4058276, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 60, "chapter": 5, "verse": 14, "text": "Greet one another with a kiss of love. \u24d5 Peace \u24d6 to all of you who are in Christ. [10]", "comment": "[10] Other mss read Christ Jesus. Amen.
\u24d6 Eph 6:23
\u24d5 Rm 16:16; 1Co 16:20; 2Co 13:12; 1Th 5:26"}, {"pk": 4058277, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 61, "chapter": 1, "verse": 1, "text": "Simeon [1] Peter, \u24d7 a servant and an apostle \u24d8 of Jesus Christ: To those who have received a faith equal to ours through the righteousness \u24d9 of our God and Savior \u24da Jesus Christ.", "comment": "\u24d9 Rm 5:17,21; Php 1:11
[1] Other mss read Simon
\u24d7 Mt 16:17; Lk 6:14; Ac 10:32; 15:14
\u24d8 Rm 1:1; Ti 1:1
\u24da Ti 2:13"}, {"pk": 4058278, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 61, "chapter": 1, "verse": 2, "text": "May grace and peace be multiplied to you through the knowledge of God \u24db and of Jesus our Lord.", "comment": "\u24db Jn 17:3; Php 3:8; 2Pt 1:3,8; 2:20; 3:18"}, {"pk": 4058279, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 61, "chapter": 1, "verse": 3, "text": "His [2] divine power \u24dc has given us everything required for life and godliness through the knowledge \u24dd of him who called \u24d0 us by [3] his own glory and goodness.", "comment": "[3] Or to
[2] Lit As his
\u24dc 1Pt 1:5
\u24dd Jn 17:3; Php 3:8; 2Pt 1:2,8; 2:20; 3:18
\u24d0 1Th 2:12; 2Th 2:14; 1Pt 5:10"}, {"pk": 4058280, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 61, "chapter": 1, "verse": 4, "text": "By these he has given us very great and precious promises, \u24d1 so that through them you may share in the divine nature, \u24d2 escaping the corruption that is in the world because of evil desire.", "comment": "\u24d1 Jos 21:45; 1Kg 8:56; Is 38:16; Jr 33:14; Rm 9:4; 15:8; 2Co 7:1
\u24d2 Eph 4:24; Heb 12:10; 1Jn 3:2"}, {"pk": 4058281, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 61, "chapter": 1, "verse": 5, "text": "For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith with goodness, goodness with knowledge,"}, {"pk": 4058282, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 61, "chapter": 1, "verse": 6, "text": "knowledge with self-control, \u24d3 self-control with endurance, endurance with godliness,", "comment": "\u24d3 Ac 24:25; Gl 5:23"}, {"pk": 4058283, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 61, "chapter": 1, "verse": 7, "text": "godliness with brotherly affection, \u24d4 and brotherly affection with love.", "comment": "\u24d4 Rm 12:10; Heb 13:1; 1Pt 1:22"}, {"pk": 4058284, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 61, "chapter": 1, "verse": 8, "text": "For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being useless \u24d5 or unfruitful \u24d6 in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.", "comment": "\u24d5 Jms 2:20
\u24d6 Mt 7:16-21; Gl 5:22; Ti 3:14"}, {"pk": 4058285, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 61, "chapter": 1, "verse": 9, "text": "The person who lacks these things is blind and shortsighted and has forgotten the cleansing from his past sins."}, {"pk": 4058286, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 61, "chapter": 1, "verse": 10, "text": "Therefore, brothers and sisters, make every effort to confirm your calling and election, \u24d7 because if you do these things you will never stumble.", "comment": "\u24d7 Mt 22:14; Rm 11:29; 2Pt 1:3"}, {"pk": 4058287, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 61, "chapter": 1, "verse": 11, "text": "For in this way, entry into the eternal kingdom \u24d8 of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will be richly provided for you.", "comment": "\u24d8 Col 1:13; 2Tm 4:18"}, {"pk": 4058288, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 61, "chapter": 1, "verse": 12, "text": "Therefore I will always remind you about these things, even though you know them and are established in the truth \u24d9 you now have.", "comment": "\u24d9 2Co 11:10; Col 1:5-6; 2Jn 2; 3Jn 3-4"}, {"pk": 4058289, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 61, "chapter": 1, "verse": 13, "text": "I think it is right, as long as I am in this bodily tent, \u24da to wake you up with a reminder,", "comment": "\u24da 2Co 5:1-4"}, {"pk": 4058290, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 61, "chapter": 1, "verse": 14, "text": "since I know that I will soon lay aside my tent, as our Lord Jesus Christ has indeed made clear to me. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Jn 21:18-23"}, {"pk": 4058291, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 61, "chapter": 1, "verse": 15, "text": "And I will also make every effort so that you are able to recall these things at any time after my departure. [4]", "comment": "[4] Or death"}, {"pk": 4058292, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 61, "chapter": 1, "verse": 16, "text": "For we did not follow cleverly contrived myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ; \u24dc instead, we were eyewitnesses of his majesty. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dc Mk 13:26; 14:62; 1Th 2:19
\u24dd Mt 17:1-6"}, {"pk": 4058293, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 61, "chapter": 1, "verse": 17, "text": "For he received honor and glory from God the Father when the voice came to him from the Majestic Glory, saying \u201cThis is my beloved Son, [5] with whom I am well-pleased!\u201d \u24d0", "comment": "[5] Other mss read my Son, my beloved
\u24d0 Is 42:1; Mt 3:17; 17:5; Mk 1:11; 9:7; Lk 3:22"}, {"pk": 4058294, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 61, "chapter": 1, "verse": 18, "text": "We ourselves heard this voice when it came from heaven while we were with him on the holy mountain. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 2:6; Mt 17:1; Mk 9:2; Lk 9:28"}, {"pk": 4058295, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 61, "chapter": 1, "verse": 19, "text": "We also have the prophetic word strongly confirmed, and you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, \u24d2 until the day dawns \u24d3 and the morning star \u24d4 rises in your hearts.", "comment": "\u24d4 Nm 24:17; Rv 22:16
\u24d2 Ps 119:105
\u24d3 Mal 4:2; Rm 13:12; 2Pt 3:18"}, {"pk": 4058296, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 61, "chapter": 1, "verse": 20, "text": "Above all, you know this: No prophecy of Scripture comes from the prophet\u2019s own interpretation,"}, {"pk": 4058297, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 61, "chapter": 1, "verse": 21, "text": "because no prophecy ever came by the will of man; \u24d5 instead, men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 2Sm 23:2; Lk 1:70; Ac 1:16; 3:18; 1Pt 1:11
\u24d5 Jr 23:26; 2Tm 3:16"}, {"pk": 4058298, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 61, "chapter": 2, "verse": 1, "text": "There were indeed false prophets \u24d7 among the people, just as there will be false teachers \u24d8 among you. They will bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought \u24d9 them, and will bring swift destruction on themselves.", "comment": "\u24d9 1Co 6:20; 7:23
\u24d7 Dt 13:1-5; Mt 7:15
\u24d8 Ac 20:29; 2Co 11:13-15; Gl 2:4; 1Tm 4:1; 2Tm 4:3"}, {"pk": 4058299, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 61, "chapter": 2, "verse": 2, "text": "Many will follow their depraved ways, and the way of truth will be maligned because of them. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Rm 2:24"}, {"pk": 4058300, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 61, "chapter": 2, "verse": 3, "text": "They will exploit \u24db you in their greed \u24dc with made-up stories. Their condemnation, \u24dd pronounced long ago, is not idle, and their destruction does not sleep.", "comment": "\u24dd Mt 12:41; 23:33; Rm 3:8
\u24db Jms 4:13
\u24dc Eph 5:3"}, {"pk": 4058301, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 61, "chapter": 2, "verse": 4, "text": "For if God didn\u2019t spare \u24d0 the angels who sinned but cast them into hell [1] \u24d1 and delivered them in chains [2] of utter darkness to be kept for judgment; \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d1 Rv 20:2-3,10
\u24d2 Mt 25:41
\u24d0 Rm 8:32; Jd 6
[1] Gk Tartarus
[2] Other mss read in pits"}, {"pk": 4058302, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 61, "chapter": 2, "verse": 5, "text": "and if he didn\u2019t spare the ancient world, but protected Noah, \u24d3 a preacher of righteousness, and seven others, [3] \u24d4 when he brought the flood on the world of the ungodly;", "comment": "[3] Lit Noah, the eighth, a preacher of righteousness
\u24d4 1Pt 3:20
\u24d3 Gn 5:29"}, {"pk": 4058303, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 61, "chapter": 2, "verse": 6, "text": "and if he reduced the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah \u24d5 to ashes and condemned them to extinction, [4] making them an example of what is coming to the ungodly; [5] \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Is 1:9; Jd 15
\u24d5 Gn 19:24; Jd 7
[4] Other mss omit to extinction
[5] Other mss read an example of what is going to happen to the ungodly"}, {"pk": 4058304, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 61, "chapter": 2, "verse": 7, "text": "and if he rescued righteous Lot, \u24d7 distressed by the depraved behavior of the immoral", "comment": "\u24d7 Gn 19:16"}, {"pk": 4058305, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 61, "chapter": 2, "verse": 8, "text": "(for as that righteous man lived among them day by day, his righteous soul was tormented by the lawless deeds he saw and heard \u24d8)\u2009\u2014\u2009", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 119:136,158; Ezk 9:4"}, {"pk": 4058306, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 61, "chapter": 2, "verse": 9, "text": "then the Lord knows how to rescue \u24d9 the godly from trials and to keep the unrighteous under punishment for the day of judgment, \u24da", "comment": "\u24d9 1Co 10:13
\u24da Mt 10:15; Jd 6"}, {"pk": 4058307, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 61, "chapter": 2, "verse": 10, "text": "especially those who follow the polluting desires of the flesh and despise authority. \u24db Bold, arrogant people! They are not afraid to slander the glorious ones;", "comment": "\u24db Jd 8-12"}, {"pk": 4058308, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 61, "chapter": 2, "verse": 11, "text": "however, angels, who are greater in might and power, do not bring a slanderous charge against them before the Lord. [6]", "comment": "[6] Other mss read them from the Lord"}, {"pk": 4058309, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 61, "chapter": 2, "verse": 12, "text": "But these people, like irrational animals\u2009\u2014\u2009creatures of instinct born to be caught and destroyed\u2009\u2014\u2009slander what they do not understand, and in their destruction they too will be destroyed."}, {"pk": 4058310, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 61, "chapter": 2, "verse": 13, "text": "They will be paid back with harm for the harm they have done. They consider it a pleasure to carouse in broad daylight. They are spots and blemishes, delighting in their deceptions [7] while they feast with you.", "comment": "[7] Other mss read delighting in the love feasts"}, {"pk": 4058311, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 61, "chapter": 2, "verse": 14, "text": "They have eyes full of adultery \u24dc that never stop looking for sin. They seduce unstable people and have hearts trained in greed. Children under a curse! \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Jr 23:14; Hs 4:2; Eph 2:3; Heb 2:13
\u24dc Mt 5:27-28"}, {"pk": 4058312, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 61, "chapter": 2, "verse": 15, "text": "They have gone astray by abandoning the straight path \u24d0 and have followed the path of Balaam, \u24d1 the son of Bosor, [8] who loved the wages of wickedness \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Hs 9:1; Mc 1:7; Ac 1:18
\u24d1 Nm 22:5-7; Dt 23:4; Neh 13:2; Jd 11; Rv 2:14
[8] Other mss read Beor
\u24d0 Ac 13:10"}, {"pk": 4058313, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 61, "chapter": 2, "verse": 16, "text": "but received a rebuke for his lawlessness: A speechless donkey spoke with a human voice and restrained the prophet\u2019s madness. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Nm 22:22-35"}, {"pk": 4058314, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 61, "chapter": 2, "verse": 17, "text": "These people are springs without water, mists driven by a storm. The gloom of darkness has been reserved for them. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Jd 13"}, {"pk": 4058315, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 61, "chapter": 2, "verse": 18, "text": "For by uttering boastful, empty words, \u24d5 they seduce, with fleshly desires and debauchery, people who have barely escaped [9] from those who live in error.", "comment": "\u24d5 Jd 16
[9] Or people who are actually escaping"}, {"pk": 4058316, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 61, "chapter": 2, "verse": 19, "text": "They promise them freedom, but they themselves are slaves of corruption, since people are enslaved to whatever defeats them. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Jn 8:34; Rm 6:16; 7:5"}, {"pk": 4058317, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 61, "chapter": 2, "verse": 20, "text": "For if, having escaped the world\u2019s impurity through the knowledge of the Lord [10] and Savior Jesus Christ, \u24d7 they are again entangled in these things and defeated, the last state is worse for them than the first. \u24d8", "comment": "[10] Other mss read our Lord
\u24d8 Mt 12:45; Lk 11:26
\u24d7 2Pt 1:2"}, {"pk": 4058318, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 61, "chapter": 2, "verse": 21, "text": "For it would have been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness \u24d9 than, after knowing it, to turn back from the holy command \u24da delivered \u24db to them. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24da Rm 7:12; 1Tm 6:14
\u24d9 Pr 8:20; 12:28; 16:31; 21:21; Mt 21:32
\u24db Jd 3
\u24dc Ezk 18:1-32; Heb 6:4-6; 10:26-27"}, {"pk": 4058319, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 61, "chapter": 2, "verse": 22, "text": "It has happened to them according to the true proverb: A dog returns to its own vomit, [11] \u24dd and, \u201ca washed sow returns to wallowing in the mud.\u201d", "comment": "\u24dd Pr 26:11
[11] Pr 26:11"}, {"pk": 4058320, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 61, "chapter": 3, "verse": 1, "text": "Dear friends, this is now the second letter \u24d0 I have written to you; in both letters, I want to stir up your sincere \u24d1 understanding by way of reminder,", "comment": "\u24d0 1Pt 1:1
\u24d1 Php 1:10"}, {"pk": 4058321, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 61, "chapter": 3, "verse": 2, "text": "so that you recall the words previously spoken by the holy prophets and the command of our Lord and Savior given through your apostles."}, {"pk": 4058322, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 61, "chapter": 3, "verse": 3, "text": "Above all, be aware of this: Scoffers will come in the last days \u24d2 scoffing and following their own evil desires,", "comment": "\u24d2 2Tm 3:1; Heb 1:2; Jms 5:3; 1Pt 1:20"}, {"pk": 4058323, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 61, "chapter": 3, "verse": 4, "text": "saying, \u201cWhere is his \u2018coming\u2019 that he promised? \u24d3 Ever since our ancestors fell asleep, \u24d4 all things continue as they have been since the beginning of creation.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d3 1Th 2:19; 2Pt 3:12
\u24d4 Ac 7:60"}, {"pk": 4058324, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 61, "chapter": 3, "verse": 5, "text": "They deliberately overlook this: By the word of God \u24d5 the heavens came into being long ago and the earth was brought about from water and through water. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d5 Gn 1:3-30; Ps 148:5; Jn 1:1-3; Heb 4:12; 11:3
\u24d6 Ps 24:1-2; 33:6-7; 136:5-6; Pr 8:24-29"}, {"pk": 4058325, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 61, "chapter": 3, "verse": 6, "text": "Through these the world of that time perished when it was flooded. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 2Pt 2:5"}, {"pk": 4058326, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 61, "chapter": 3, "verse": 7, "text": "By the same word, \u24d8 the present heavens and earth are stored up for fire, being kept for the day of judgment \u24d9 and destruction of the ungodly.", "comment": "\u24d8 Is 66:15-16; Ezk 38:22; Am 7:4; Zph 1:18; Mal 4:1
\u24d9 Php 1:6; 2Th 1:5; 1Jn 4:17"}, {"pk": 4058327, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 61, "chapter": 3, "verse": 8, "text": "Dear friends, don\u2019t overlook this one fact: With the Lord one day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years like one day. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Ps 90:4"}, {"pk": 4058328, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 61, "chapter": 3, "verse": 9, "text": "The Lord does not delay his promise, \u24db as some understand delay, but is patient with you, not wanting any \u24dc to perish \u24dd but all to come to repentance. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dc Ti 2:11
\u24d0 Jl 2:12-13; Jnh 3:10; 4:2; Ac 17:31; Rm 2:4
\u24db Hab 2:3
\u24dd Ezk 18:23,32; 33:11; 1Tm 2:4"}, {"pk": 4058329, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 61, "chapter": 3, "verse": 10, "text": "But the day of the Lord \u24d1 will come like a thief; [1] \u24d2 on that day the heavens will pass away \u24d3 with a loud noise, the elements will burn and be dissolved, \u24d4 and the earth and the works on it will be disclosed. [2] [3]", "comment": "\u24d4 Is 24:19; Mc 1:4
[2] Other mss read will be burned up
\u24d1 Php 1:6
[1] Other mss add in the night
\u24d3 Mt 5:18; 24:35; Rv 21:1
[3] Some Syriac and Coptic mss read will not be found
\u24d2 Mt 24:43; Lk 12:39; 1Th 5:2"}, {"pk": 4058330, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 61, "chapter": 3, "verse": 11, "text": "Since all these things are to be dissolved in this way, it is clear what sort of people you should be in holy conduct and godliness"}, {"pk": 4058331, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 61, "chapter": 3, "verse": 12, "text": "as you wait for the day of God and hasten its coming. [4] \u24d5 Because of that day, the heavens will be dissolved with fire and the elements will melt with heat.", "comment": "\u24d5 Lk 12:36; 1Co 1:7; 1Th 1:10; Ti 2:13; Jd 21
[4] Or and speed the coming"}, {"pk": 4058332, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 61, "chapter": 3, "verse": 13, "text": "But based on his promise, we wait for new heavens and a new earth, \u24d6 where righteousness dwells. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 Is 65:17; 66:22; Mt 19:28; Rm 8:21; Rv 21:1
\u24d7 Is 32:16; Rm 14:17"}, {"pk": 4058333, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 61, "chapter": 3, "verse": 14, "text": "Therefore, dear friends, while you wait for these things, make every effort to be found without spot or blemish in his sight, at peace. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Php 2:15; 1Th 5:23; 1Tm 6:14; Jms 1:27"}, {"pk": 4058334, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 61, "chapter": 3, "verse": 15, "text": "Also, regard the patience of our Lord as salvation, just as our dear brother Paul has written to you according to the wisdom given to him. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Ac 9:17; 15:25; 2Pt 3:2"}, {"pk": 4058335, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 61, "chapter": 3, "verse": 16, "text": "He speaks about these things in all his letters. There are some matters that are hard to understand. The untaught and unstable will twist them to their own destruction, \u24da as they also do with the rest of the Scriptures.", "comment": "\u24da Heb 5:11; 2Pt 2:14"}, {"pk": 4058336, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 61, "chapter": 3, "verse": 17, "text": "Therefore, dear friends, since you know this in advance, be on your guard, \u24db so that you are not led away by the error of lawless people and fall from your own stable position.", "comment": "\u24db Lk 12:15; 2Tm 1:14; 4:15"}, {"pk": 4058337, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 61, "chapter": 3, "verse": 18, "text": "But grow in the grace and knowledge \u24dc of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. [5] \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Rm 11:36; 2Tm 4:18; Rv 1:6
\u24dc 2Pt 1:2
[5] Other mss add Amen."}, {"pk": 4058338, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 1, "verse": 1, "text": "What was from the beginning, \u24d0 what we have heard, what we have seen with our eyes, what we have observed and have touched with our hands, concerning the word \u24d1 of life\u2009\u2014\u2009", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 119:25; Jn 1:1,4; 5:24; Php 2:16
\u24d0 Jn 1:1; 1Jn 2:13-14"}, {"pk": 4058339, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 1, "verse": 2, "text": "that life was revealed, \u24d2 and we have seen it and we testify and declare to you the eternal life that was with the Father and was revealed to us \u24d3 \u2009\u2014\u2009", "comment": "\u24d3 1Jn 5:20
\u24d2 Jn 1:31; 21:1,14; Col 3:4; 1Pt 5:4; 1Jn 2:28; 3:5,8"}, {"pk": 4058340, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 1, "verse": 3, "text": "what we have seen and heard we also declare to you, so that you may also have fellowship \u24d4 with us; and indeed our fellowship is with the Father \u24d5 and with his Son Jesus Christ.", "comment": "\u24d4 Php 3:10
\u24d5 Mt 11:27"}, {"pk": 4058341, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 1, "verse": 4, "text": "We are writing these things [1] so that our [2] joy \u24d6 may be complete.", "comment": "\u24d6 2Co 2:3; Php 1:4,25; 2:18
[1] Other mss add to you
[2] Other mss read your"}, {"pk": 4058342, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 1, "verse": 5, "text": "This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light, \u24d7 and there is absolutely no darkness in him. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 1Jn 2:5
\u24d7 Ps 27:1; 36:9; Jn 12:46; 1Tm 6:16"}, {"pk": 4058343, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 1, "verse": 6, "text": "If we say, \u201cWe have fellowship \u24d9 with him,\u201d and yet we walk in darkness, \u24da we are lying and are not practicing the truth. \u24db", "comment": "\u24d9 2Co 8:4
\u24da Pr 2:13; Is 9:2; 50:10; Jn 8:12; 12:35; 1Jn 2:11
\u24db Jn 14:6; 2Co 11:10; 3Jn 3"}, {"pk": 4058344, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 1, "verse": 7, "text": "If we walk in the light \u24dc as he himself is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus \u24dd his Son cleanses us from all sin.", "comment": "\u24dd Heb 10:19; 12:24; 1Pt 1:2,19; Rv 1:5
\u24dc Eph 5:8-14; Php 2:15; Col 1:12-14; 1Th 5:5"}, {"pk": 4058345, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 1, "verse": 8, "text": "If we say, \u201cWe have no sin,\u201d \u24d0 we are deceiving ourselves, and the truth is not in us.", "comment": "\u24d0 Pr 20:9; Jr 2:35; Rm 3:9-23; Jms 3:2"}, {"pk": 4058346, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 1, "verse": 9, "text": "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive \u24d1 us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.", "comment": "\u24d1 Ps 103:3; Jr 31:34; Mt 9:6; 26:28; Col 1:14; Jms 5:15"}, {"pk": 4058347, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 1, "verse": 10, "text": "If we say, \u201cWe have not sinned,\u201d we make him a liar, and his word \u24d2 is not in us. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d2 Lk 8:21; Heb 4:12
\u24d3 Jn 8:37"}, {"pk": 4058348, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 2, "verse": 1, "text": "My little children, I am writing you these things so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate \u24d4 with the Father\u2009\u2014\u2009Jesus Christ the righteous one.", "comment": "\u24d4 Jn 14:26"}, {"pk": 4058349, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 2, "verse": 2, "text": "He himself is the atoning sacrifice [1] \u24d5 for our sins, and not only for ours, but also for those of the whole world. \u24d6", "comment": "[1] Or the propitiation
\u24d6 Mt 26:13; 28:19-20; Mk 14:9; Rm 1:8
\u24d5 Rm 3:25; 2Co 5:21; Heb 2:17; 1Jn 4:10"}, {"pk": 4058350, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 2, "verse": 3, "text": "This is how we know \u24d7 that we know him: if we keep his commands. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Jn 14:15; 15:10
\u24d7 Jn 13:35; 1Jn 2:5; 3:19,24; 4:2,6,13; 5:2"}, {"pk": 4058351, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 2, "verse": 4, "text": "The one who says, \u201cI have come to know him,\u201d and yet doesn\u2019t keep his commands, is a liar, and the truth is not in him."}, {"pk": 4058352, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 2, "verse": 5, "text": "But whoever keeps his word, \u24d9 truly in him the love of God is made complete. This is how we know we are in him: \u24da", "comment": "\u24d9 Jn 14:23
\u24da Jn 6:56; 14:20; 15:1-7; Rm 8:1; 2Co 5:17; Eph 2:10; Php 1:1"}, {"pk": 4058353, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 2, "verse": 6, "text": "The one who says he remains in him \u24db should walk just as he walked.", "comment": "\u24db Jn 15:4-7; 1Jn 2:24,27-28; 3:6,24; 4:13,15-16"}, {"pk": 4058354, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 2, "verse": 7, "text": "Dear friends, I am not writing you a new command \u24dc but an old command that you have had from the beginning. The old command is the word \u24dd you have heard.", "comment": "\u24dd Lk 6:47; Jn 1:1
\u24dc Mk 7:8; Jn 13:34; 2Jn 5"}, {"pk": 4058355, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 2, "verse": 8, "text": "Yet I am writing you a new command, which is true in him and in you, because the darkness is passing away \u24d0 and the true light \u24d1 is already shining. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Jn 1:5; 12:35-36; Rv 22:5
\u24d1 Jn 1:9; 3:19-21; 8:12; 12:46
\u24d0 Rm 13:12; 1Co 7:31; 1Jn 2:17"}, {"pk": 4058356, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 2, "verse": 9, "text": "The one who says he is in the light but hates his brother or sister \u24d3 is in the darkness until now.", "comment": "\u24d3 1Jn 2:11; 3:15; 4:20"}, {"pk": 4058357, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 2, "verse": 10, "text": "The one who loves his brother or sister \u24d4 remains in the light, and there is no cause for stumbling in him. [2]", "comment": "[2] Or it
\u24d4 Rm 12:10; 1Th 4:9; Heb 13:1; 1Pt 1:22; 1Jn 3:10,14-17; 4:20-21"}, {"pk": 4058358, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 2, "verse": 11, "text": "But the one who hates his brother or sister \u24d5 is in the darkness, walks in the darkness, \u24d6 and doesn\u2019t know where he\u2019s going, \u24d7 because the darkness has blinded his eyes.", "comment": "\u24d7 Jn 14:6
\u24d5 Lv 19:17; 1Jn 3:15; 4:20
\u24d6 1Jn 1:6"}, {"pk": 4058359, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 2, "verse": 12, "text": "I am writing to you, little children,
since your sins have been forgiven
on account of his name. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 25:11; Lk 24:47; Ac 2:38; 10:43"}, {"pk": 4058360, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 2, "verse": 13, "text": "I am writing to you, fathers,
because you have come to know
the one who is from the beginning. \u24d9
I am writing to you, young men,
because you have conquered the evil one. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Jn 16:33; 17:15; Eph 6:10; 1Jn 2:14; 4:4; 5:4-5; Rv 2:7
\u24d9 1Jn 1:1"}, {"pk": 4058361, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 2, "verse": 14, "text": "I have written to you, children,
because you have come to know the Father.
I have written to you, fathers,
because you have come to know
the one who is from the beginning.
I have written to you, young men,
because you are strong,
God\u2019s word \u24db remains in you,
and you have conquered the evil one.
", "comment": "\u24db 1Jn 1:10"}, {"pk": 4058362, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 2, "verse": 15, "text": "Do not love the world \u24dc or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him.", "comment": "\u24dc Jn 15:19; 17:16; Rm 12:2; Jms 1:27; 4:4"}, {"pk": 4058363, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 2, "verse": 16, "text": "For everything in the world\u2009\u2014\u2009the lust of the flesh, \u24dd the lust of the eyes, \u24d0 and the pride \u24d1 in one\u2019s possessions\u2009\u2014\u2009is not from the Father, but is from the world.", "comment": "\u24d0 Gn 3:6; Pr 27:20
\u24dd Rm 13:14; Eph 2:3; 1Pt 4:2; 2Pt 2:18
\u24d1 Jms 4:16"}, {"pk": 4058364, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 2, "verse": 17, "text": "And the world with its lust is passing away, \u24d2 but the one who does the will of God \u24d3 remains forever. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d3 Mk 3:35; Eph 6:6; 1Th 4:3; 1Pt 2:15
\u24d2 1Jn 2:8
\u24d4 Jn 8:35; 12:34; 2Co 9:9; 1Pt 1:25"}, {"pk": 4058365, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 2, "verse": 18, "text": "Children, it is the last hour. \u24d5 And as you have heard that antichrist \u24d6 is coming, even now many antichrists have come. By this we know that it is the last hour.", "comment": "\u24d5 Jn 2:4; 1Pt 4:7
\u24d6 Mt 24:5,24; 1Jn 2:22; 4:3; 2Jn 7"}, {"pk": 4058366, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 2, "verse": 19, "text": "They went out from us, but they did not belong to us; for if they had belonged to us, they would have remained with us. However, they went out so that it might be made clear that none of them belongs to us."}, {"pk": 4058367, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 2, "verse": 20, "text": "But you have an anointing \u24d7 from the Holy One, \u24d8 and all of you know the truth. [3]", "comment": "[3] Other mss read and you know all things
\u24d7 2Co 1:21
\u24d8 Ps 89:18; Mk 1:24; Ac 10:38"}, {"pk": 4058368, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 2, "verse": 21, "text": "I have not written to you because you don\u2019t know the truth, but because you do know it, and because no lie comes from the truth."}, {"pk": 4058369, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 2, "verse": 22, "text": "Who is the liar, if not the one who denies that Jesus is the Christ? \u24d9 This one is the antichrist: the one who denies the Father and the Son.", "comment": "\u24d9 Jn 20:31; Ac 18:5; Eph 5:2; 1Jn 5:1"}, {"pk": 4058370, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 2, "verse": 23, "text": "No one who denies the Son has the Father; \u24da he who confesses the Son has the Father as well. \u24db", "comment": "\u24da Jn 5:23
\u24db Jn 8:19; 16:3; 17:3; 1Jn 4:15; 5:1; 2Jn 9"}, {"pk": 4058371, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 2, "verse": 24, "text": "What you have heard from the beginning is to remain in you. If what you have heard from the beginning remains in you, then you will remain in the Son \u24dc and in the Father. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Jn 10:38; Col 3:3; 1Th 1:1; 1Jn 4:15-16
\u24dc Jn 15:4-7; 1Jn 2:6,27-28; 3:6,24; 4:13,15-16"}, {"pk": 4058372, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 2, "verse": 25, "text": "And this is the promise that he himself made to us: eternal life. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Jn 4:14; 1Tm 4:8; 2Tm 1:1; Ti 1:2"}, {"pk": 4058373, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 2, "verse": 26, "text": "I have written these things to you concerning those who are trying to deceive you."}, {"pk": 4058374, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 2, "verse": 27, "text": "As for you, the anointing you received from him remains in you, and you don\u2019t need anyone to teach you. Instead, his anointing teaches you about all things \u24d1 and is true and is not a lie; just as it has taught you, [4] remain in him. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d1 Jn 14:26
[4] Or as he has taught you
\u24d2 Jn 15:4-7; 1Jn 2:6; 3:6,24; 4:13,15-16"}, {"pk": 4058375, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 2, "verse": 28, "text": "So now, little children, remain in him so that when he appears \u24d3 we may have confidence and not be ashamed before him at his coming. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 1Th 2:19
\u24d3 Lk 17:30; Col 3:4; 1Jn 3:2"}, {"pk": 4058376, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 2, "verse": 29, "text": "If you know that he is righteous, you know this as well: Everyone who does what is right \u24d5 has been born of him. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Jn 1:12-13; 3:3-7; 8:41; 1Jn 3:9; 4:7; 5:1,4,18
\u24d5 Gn 18:19; Dt 6:18; 1Jn 3:7,10"}, {"pk": 4058377, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 3, "verse": 1, "text": "See what great love [1] the Father has given us that we should be called God\u2019s children\u2009\u2014\u2009and we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it didn\u2019t know him.", "comment": "[1] Or what sort of love"}, {"pk": 4058378, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 3, "verse": 2, "text": "Dear friends, we are God\u2019s children now, and what we will be has not yet been revealed. \u24d7 We know that when he appears, [2] we will be like him \u24d8 because we will see him as he is. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d8 Rm 8:29; 1Co 15:49; 2Co 3:18; Php 3:21; 2Pt 1:4
\u24d7 2Co 4:11; 1Pt 5:4; 1Jn 2:28
[2] Or when it appears
\u24d9 1Co 13:12; Heb 12:14; Rv 22:4"}, {"pk": 4058379, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 3, "verse": 3, "text": "And everyone who has this hope \u24da in him purifies himself just as he is pure. \u24db", "comment": "\u24da Ac 23:6; 1Th 1:3
\u24db Php 4:8"}, {"pk": 4058380, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 3, "verse": 4, "text": "Everyone who commits sin practices lawlessness; and sin is lawlessness."}, {"pk": 4058381, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 3, "verse": 5, "text": "You know that he was revealed so that he might take away sins, [3] \u24dc and there is no sin in him. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dc Jn 1:29; 1Co 15:3; Heb 10:4; 1Pt 2:24
[3] Other mss read our sins
\u24dd 2Co 5:21; Heb 4:15; 7:26; 1Pt 2:21-22; 3:18; 1Jn 2:29"}, {"pk": 4058382, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 3, "verse": 6, "text": "Everyone who remains in him \u24d0 does not sin; [4] \u24d1 everyone who sins [5] has not seen him or known him.", "comment": "\u24d1 Rm 6:11-12; 1Jn 2:29; 5:18
\u24d0 Jn 15:4-7; 1Jn 2:6,24,27-28; 3:24; 4:13,15-16
[4] Or not keep on sinning
[5] Or who keeps on sinning"}, {"pk": 4058383, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 3, "verse": 7, "text": "Children, let no one deceive you. The one who does what is right is righteous, just as he is righteous."}, {"pk": 4058384, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 3, "verse": 8, "text": "The one who commits [6] sin is of the devil, for the devil has sinned from the beginning. The Son of God \u24d2 was revealed \u24d3 for this purpose: to destroy the devil\u2019s works.", "comment": "\u24d3 Jn 21:1; 2Co 4:11; 1Pt 5:4; 1Jn 5:20
[6] Or practices
\u24d2 Mk 1:11"}, {"pk": 4058385, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 3, "verse": 9, "text": "Everyone who has been born of God \u24d4 does not sin, [7] because his seed \u24d5 remains in him; he is not able to sin, [8] because he has been born of God.", "comment": "\u24d4 1Jn 2:29
[7] Or not practice sin
\u24d5 1Pt 1:23
[8] Or to keep on sinning"}, {"pk": 4058386, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 3, "verse": 10, "text": "This is how God\u2019s children and the devil\u2019s children become obvious. Whoever does not do what is right is not of God, especially the one who does not love his brother or sister. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 1Jn 2:10; 3:14-17; 4:20-21"}, {"pk": 4058387, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 3, "verse": 11, "text": "For this is the message you have heard from the beginning: We should love one another,"}, {"pk": 4058388, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 3, "verse": 12, "text": "unlike Cain, \u24d7 who was of the evil one \u24d8 and murdered his brother. And why did he murder him? Because his deeds were evil, and his brother\u2019s were righteous.", "comment": "\u24d7 Gn 4:1; Jd 11
\u24d8 2Th 3:3"}, {"pk": 4058389, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 3, "verse": 13, "text": "Do not be surprised, brothers and sisters, if the world hates \u24d9 you.", "comment": "\u24d9 Jn 17:14"}, {"pk": 4058390, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 3, "verse": 14, "text": "We know that we have passed from death to life because we love our brothers and sisters. The one who does not love remains in death. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Jn 8:51"}, {"pk": 4058391, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 3, "verse": 15, "text": "Everyone who hates his brother or sister \u24db is a murderer, \u24dc and you know that no murderer has eternal life residing in him.", "comment": "\u24db 1Jn 2:9,11; 4:20
\u24dc Mt 5:21-22; Jn 8:44"}, {"pk": 4058392, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 3, "verse": 16, "text": "This is how we have come to know love: He laid down his life \u24dd for us. \u24d0 We should also lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24dd Jn 10:11,14,17-18; 13:37-38; 15:13
\u24d0 Is 53:10; Mk 10:45
\u24d1 Mk 8:34-35; 1Co 11:1; Php 2:5-8"}, {"pk": 4058393, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 3, "verse": 17, "text": "If anyone has this world\u2019s goods \u24d2 and sees a fellow believer [9] in need \u24d3 but withholds compassion \u24d4 from him\u2009\u2014\u2009how does God\u2019s love reside in him? \u24d5", "comment": "[9] Lit sees his brother or sister
\u24d2 Mk 12:44; Lk 15:12; 1Jn 2:16
\u24d3 Ac 2:45
\u24d4 2Co 7:15
\u24d5 Jms 2:15-16; 1Jn 2:5"}, {"pk": 4058394, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 3, "verse": 18, "text": "Little children, let us not love in word or speech, but in action and in truth. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Mt 7:21; Jn 13:34-35; 15:12-17; Jms 1:22-25; 2:14-17"}, {"pk": 4058395, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 3, "verse": 19, "text": "This is how we will know that we belong to the truth \u24d7 and will reassure our hearts before him", "comment": "\u24d7 Jn 14:6; 2Co 11:10; 3Jn 3"}, {"pk": 4058396, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 3, "verse": 20, "text": "whenever our hearts condemn us; for God is greater than our hearts, and he knows all things. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Ps 139:6; Pr 2:6; Jn 14:28"}, {"pk": 4058397, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 3, "verse": 21, "text": "Dear friends, if our hearts don\u2019t condemn us, we have confidence before God"}, {"pk": 4058398, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 3, "verse": 22, "text": "and receive whatever we ask from him because we keep his commands \u24d9 and do what is pleasing in his sight.", "comment": "\u24d9 Mk 7:8; Jn 14:15; 1Jn 2:3; 5:2"}, {"pk": 4058399, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 3, "verse": 23, "text": "Now this is his command: that we believe in the name \u24da of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one another as he commanded us.", "comment": "\u24da Ps 33:21; Is 50:10; Jn 1:12; 3:18; 1Jn 5:13"}, {"pk": 4058400, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 3, "verse": 24, "text": "The one who keeps his commands remains in him, \u24db and he in him. And the way we know that he remains in us \u24dc is from the Spirit \u24dd he has given us.", "comment": "\u24db Lk 11:13; Jn 15:4-7; Ac 5:32; 15:8
\u24dc Jn 6:56
\u24dd Rm 8:9-16"}, {"pk": 4058401, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 4, "verse": 1, "text": "Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits \u24d0 to see if they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world.", "comment": "\u24d0 1Th 5:21"}, {"pk": 4058402, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 4, "verse": 2, "text": "This is how you know the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh \u24d1 is from God, \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d1 Jn 1:14; Php 2:7; 3:3
\u24d2 1Co 12:3"}, {"pk": 4058403, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 4, "verse": 3, "text": "but every spirit that does not confess Jesus [1] is not from God. This is the spirit of the antichrist, \u24d3 which you have heard is coming; even now it is already in the world.", "comment": "[1] Other mss read confess that Jesus has come in the flesh
\u24d3 1Jn 2:18,22; 2Jn 7"}, {"pk": 4058404, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 4, "verse": 4, "text": "You are from God, little children, and you have conquered them, because the one who is in you \u24d4 is greater than the one who is in the world. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d4 Rm 8:31; Col 1:27; 1Jn 3:20
\u24d5 Jn 12:31"}, {"pk": 4058405, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 4, "verse": 5, "text": "They are from the world. \u24d6 Therefore what they say is from the world, and the world listens to them.", "comment": "\u24d6 Jn 17:6; 2Pt 2:20"}, {"pk": 4058406, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 4, "verse": 6, "text": "We are from God. Anyone who knows God listens to us; \u24d7 anyone who is not from God does not listen to us. This is how we know the Spirit of truth and the spirit of deception. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d7 Jn 8:47
\u24d8 Mk 13:5-6; 1Co 2:12; 1Tm 4:1"}, {"pk": 4058407, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 4, "verse": 7, "text": "Dear friends, let us love one another, because love is from God, and everyone who loves has been born of God \u24d9 and knows God.", "comment": "\u24d9 1Jn 2:29"}, {"pk": 4058408, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 4, "verse": 8, "text": "The one who does not love does not know God, because God is love."}, {"pk": 4058409, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 4, "verse": 9, "text": "God\u2019s love was revealed among us [2] in this way: God sent \u24da his one and only Son \u24db into the world so that we might live \u24dc through him.", "comment": "[2] Or in us
\u24da Mk 9:37
\u24db Jn 1:14,18; 3:16,18
\u24dc Jn 10:28"}, {"pk": 4058410, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 4, "verse": 10, "text": "Love consists in this: not that we loved God, but that he loved us \u24dd and sent his Son to be the atoning sacrifice [3] \u24d0 for our sins.", "comment": "\u24dd Jn 3:16
[3] Or the propitiation
\u24d0 2Co 5:21; 1Jn 2:2"}, {"pk": 4058411, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 4, "verse": 11, "text": "Dear friends, if God loved us in this way, we also must love one another. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Jn 13:14; 15:12; Rm 13:8; 1Th 4:9; 1Pt 1:22"}, {"pk": 4058412, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 4, "verse": 12, "text": "No one has ever seen God. \u24d2 If we love one another, God remains in [4] us and his love is made complete in us.", "comment": "\u24d2 Ex 33:20
[4] Or remains among"}, {"pk": 4058413, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 4, "verse": 13, "text": "This is how we know that we remain in him \u24d3 and he in us: He has given us of his Spirit. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d3 Jn 15:4-7; 1Jn 2:6,24,27-28; 3:6,24; 4:15-16
\u24d4 Rv 3:22"}, {"pk": 4058414, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 4, "verse": 14, "text": "And we have seen and we testify that the Father has sent his Son \u24d5 as the world\u2019s Savior.", "comment": "\u24d5 Rm 1:3"}, {"pk": 4058415, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 4, "verse": 15, "text": "Whoever confesses \u24d6 that Jesus is the Son of God\u2009\u2014\u2009God remains in him and he in God.", "comment": "\u24d6 Jn 9:22; Php 2:6"}, {"pk": 4058416, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 4, "verse": 16, "text": "And we have come to know and to believe the love that God has for us. God is love, and the one who remains in love remains in God, and God remains in him."}, {"pk": 4058417, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 4, "verse": 17, "text": "In this, love is made complete with us so that we may have confidence in the day of judgment, \u24d7 because as he is, so also are we in this world. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d7 Mt 10:15; 11:22,24; 12:36; 2Pt 2:9; 3:7; Jd 6
\u24d8 Jn 14:10-11; 15:9-10; 17:11,15,18"}, {"pk": 4058418, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 4, "verse": 18, "text": "There is no fear in love; instead, perfect love drives out fear, \u24d9 because fear involves punishment. [5] So the one who fears is not complete in love. \u24da", "comment": "\u24d9 Rm 8:15
[5] Or fear has its own punishment or torment
\u24da Eph 4:11-16"}, {"pk": 4058419, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 4, "verse": 19, "text": "We love [6] because he first loved us. \u24db", "comment": "[6] Other mss add him
\u24db 2Th 2:13"}, {"pk": 4058420, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 4, "verse": 20, "text": "If anyone says, \u201cI love God,\u201d and yet hates his brother or sister, \u24dc he is a liar. \u24dd For the person who does not love his brother or sister \u24d0 whom he has seen cannot love God whom he has not seen. [7]", "comment": "\u24dc 1Jn 2:9,11; 3:15
\u24dd 1Jn 1:10
\u24d0 1Jn 2:10; 3:10,14-17
[7] Other mss read has seen, how is he able to love...\u2009seen? (as a question)"}, {"pk": 4058421, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 4, "verse": 21, "text": "And we have this command from him: The one who loves God must also love his brother and sister."}, {"pk": 4058422, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 5, "verse": 1, "text": "Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, \u24d1 and everyone who loves the Father [1] also loves the one born of him.", "comment": "\u24d1 1Jn 2:29
[1] Or loves the one who has given birth"}, {"pk": 4058423, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 5, "verse": 2, "text": "This is how we know that we love God\u2019s children: when we love God and obey [2] his commands.", "comment": "[2] Other mss read keep"}, {"pk": 4058424, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 5, "verse": 3, "text": "For this is what love for God is: to keep his commands. And his commands are not a burden, \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Dt 30:11; Mt 11:30; 23:4,23"}, {"pk": 4058425, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 5, "verse": 4, "text": "because everyone who has been born of God conquers the world. This is the victory that has conquered the world: our faith."}, {"pk": 4058426, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 5, "verse": 5, "text": "Who is the one who conquers the world \u24d3 but the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God? \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d3 1Co 15:57; 2Pt 2:20
\u24d4 Jn 5:19; 14:1; Heb 1:2"}, {"pk": 4058427, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 5, "verse": 6, "text": "Jesus Christ\u2009\u2014\u2009he is the one who came by water and blood, not by water only, but by water \u24d5 and by blood. \u24d6 And the Spirit is the one who testifies, \u24d7 because the Spirit is the truth.", "comment": "\u24d6 Jn 17:1; 1Jn 1:7; 4:10
\u24d5 Mk 1:11; Jn 1:34
\u24d7 Jn 15:26; Ac 26:5"}, {"pk": 4058428, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 5, "verse": 7, "text": "For there are three that testify: [3] \u24d8", "comment": "[3] A few late Gk mss and some late Vg mss add testify in heaven: the Father, the Word, and the Holy Spirit, and these three are one.8And there are three who bear witness on earth:
\u24d8 Dt 19:15; Mt 18:16; Jn 8:17-18"}, {"pk": 4058429, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 5, "verse": 8, "text": "the Spirit, \u24d9 the water, and the blood \u24da \u2009\u2014\u2009and these three are in agreement.", "comment": "\u24d9 Jn 1:32; 19:30; 20:22
\u24da Jn 19:34"}, {"pk": 4058430, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 5, "verse": 9, "text": "If we accept human testimony, God\u2019s testimony \u24db is greater, because it is God\u2019s testimony that he has given about his Son.", "comment": "\u24db Jn 5:36-37; 8:18"}, {"pk": 4058431, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 5, "verse": 10, "text": "The one who believes in the Son of God has this testimony within himself. The one who does not believe God has made him a liar, \u24dc because he has not believed in the testimony God has given about his Son.", "comment": "\u24dc Gn 3:4"}, {"pk": 4058432, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 5, "verse": 11, "text": "And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son."}, {"pk": 4058433, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 5, "verse": 12, "text": "The one who has the Son has life. \u24dd The one who does not have the Son of God does not have life.", "comment": "\u24dd Jn 3:15,36; 5:24; 6:40,47"}, {"pk": 4058434, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 5, "verse": 13, "text": "I have written these things to you who believe in the name \u24d0 of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life.", "comment": "\u24d0 1Jn 3:23"}, {"pk": 4058435, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 5, "verse": 14, "text": "This is the confidence we have before him: If we ask \u24d1 anything according to his will, he hears us. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Mt 7:8; Jn 9:31; 11:22
\u24d1 Mt 7:7; Jn 14:13; 1Jn 3:22"}, {"pk": 4058436, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 5, "verse": 15, "text": "And if we know that he hears whatever we ask, \u24d3 we know that we have what we have asked of him. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d3 Jms 1:5
\u24d4 Jn 11:22; 16:24"}, {"pk": 4058437, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 5, "verse": 16, "text": "If anyone sees a fellow believer [4] committing a sin that doesn\u2019t lead to death, he should ask, and God will give life to him\u2009\u2014\u2009to those who commit sin that doesn\u2019t lead to death. There is sin [5] that leads to death. I am not saying he should pray about that.", "comment": "[4] Lit sees his brother or sister
[5] Or is a sin"}, {"pk": 4058438, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 5, "verse": 17, "text": "All unrighteousness is sin, and there is sin that doesn\u2019t lead to death."}, {"pk": 4058439, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 5, "verse": 18, "text": "We know that everyone who has been born of God does not sin, but the one who is born of God keeps him, [6] \u24d5 and the evil one does not touch him.", "comment": "[6] Other mss read himself
\u24d5 Jn 17:12; 1Pt 1:5; Jd 24; Rv 3:10"}, {"pk": 4058440, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 5, "verse": 19, "text": "We know that we are of God, and the whole world is under the sway of the evil one."}, {"pk": 4058441, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 5, "verse": 20, "text": "And we know that the Son of God has come \u24d6 and has given us understanding so that we may know the true one. [7] We are in the true one\u2009\u2014\u2009that is, in his Son Jesus Christ. \u24d7 He is the true God and eternal life.", "comment": "[7] Other mss read the true God
\u24d6 Jn 1:14; 8:42; 1Jn 1:2; 3:5,8
\u24d7 Jn 10:38; 15:9; 17:21; 1Th 1:1; 1Jn 2:23-24"}, {"pk": 4058442, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 62, "chapter": 5, "verse": 21, "text": "Little children, guard yourselves from idols."}, {"pk": 4058443, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 63, "chapter": 1, "verse": 1, "text": "The elder: To the elect \u24d8 lady and her children, whom I love in the truth\u2009\u2014\u2009and not only I, but also all who know the truth \u24d9 \u2009\u2014\u2009", "comment": "\u24d9 Jn 8:32; 14:6; 1Tm 2:4
\u24d8 Rm 16:13; 1Pt 5:13; 2Jn 13"}, {"pk": 4058444, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 63, "chapter": 1, "verse": 2, "text": "because of the truth that remains in us \u24da and will be with us forever.", "comment": "\u24da 1Jn 1:8"}, {"pk": 4058445, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 63, "chapter": 1, "verse": 3, "text": "Grace, mercy, and peace \u24db will be with us from God the Father and from Jesus Christ, the Son \u24dc of the Father, in truth and love. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd 1Jn 4:12
\u24dc Heb 1:2
\u24db 1Tm 1:2; 2Tm 1:2"}, {"pk": 4058446, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 63, "chapter": 1, "verse": 4, "text": "I was very glad to find some of your children walking in truth, \u24d0 in keeping with a command we have received from the Father.", "comment": "\u24d0 3Jn 3-4"}, {"pk": 4058447, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 63, "chapter": 1, "verse": 5, "text": "So now I ask you, dear lady\u2009\u2014\u2009not as if I were writing you a new command, but one we have had from the beginning\u2009\u2014\u2009that we love one another. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 1Jn 3:11"}, {"pk": 4058448, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 63, "chapter": 1, "verse": 6, "text": "This is love: \u24d2 that we walk according to his commands. \u24d3 This is the command as you have heard it from the beginning: that you walk in love. [1]", "comment": "\u24d2 1Jn 2:5; 5:3
\u24d3 Ps 103:18; Mk 7:8; Jn 14:15,21,23; 15:10
[1] Or in it"}, {"pk": 4058449, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 63, "chapter": 1, "verse": 7, "text": "Many deceivers have gone out into the world; they do not confess the coming of Jesus Christ in the flesh. \u24d4 This is the deceiver and the antichrist. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d4 Php 3:3
\u24d5 1Jn 2:18,22; 4:3"}, {"pk": 4058450, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 63, "chapter": 1, "verse": 8, "text": "Watch yourselves so you don\u2019t lose what we [2] have worked for, but that you may receive a full reward. \u24d6", "comment": "[2] Other mss read you
\u24d6 2Pt 2:13"}, {"pk": 4058451, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 63, "chapter": 1, "verse": 9, "text": "Anyone who does not remain in Christ\u2019s teaching \u24d7 but goes beyond it does not have God. \u24d8 The one who remains \u24d9 in that teaching, this one has both the Father \u24da and the Son. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Heb 1:2; 1Jn 2:23
\u24d7 Jn 8:31-32; 1Jn 2:21-23,27
\u24d8 Jn 5:12; 8:41; 1Jn 2:23
\u24d9 Jn 15:4-16
\u24da Mt 11:27"}, {"pk": 4058452, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 63, "chapter": 1, "verse": 10, "text": "If anyone comes to you and does not bring this teaching, do not receive \u24dc him into your home, and don\u2019t greet him;", "comment": "\u24dc Jn 1:12; 6:21; 13:20"}, {"pk": 4058453, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 63, "chapter": 1, "verse": 11, "text": "for the one who greets him shares \u24dd in his evil works. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd 1Tm 5:22
\u24d0 Eph 5:11; 1Tm 5:22; Jd 23"}, {"pk": 4058454, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 63, "chapter": 1, "verse": 12, "text": "Though I have many things to write to you, \u24d1 I don\u2019t want to use paper and ink. Instead, I hope to come to you and talk face to face so that our joy \u24d2 may be complete.", "comment": "\u24d1 3Jn 13
\u24d2 Jn 15:11"}, {"pk": 4058455, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 63, "chapter": 1, "verse": 13, "text": "The children of your elect sister send you greetings."}, {"pk": 4058456, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 64, "chapter": 1, "verse": 1, "text": "The elder: \u24d3 To my dear friend Gaius, whom I love in the truth. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d3 2Jn 1
\u24d4 Jn 14:6; 1Jn 5:20"}, {"pk": 4058457, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 64, "chapter": 1, "verse": 2, "text": "Dear friend, I pray that you are prospering in every way and are in good health, \u24d5 just as your whole life is going well. [1]", "comment": "\u24d5 1Tm 1:10
[1] Or as your soul prospers"}, {"pk": 4058458, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 64, "chapter": 1, "verse": 3, "text": "For I was very glad when fellow believers came and testified \u24d6 to your fidelity to the truth\u2009\u2014\u2009how you are walking in truth. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 Jn 15:26; Ac 26:5
\u24d7 2Jn 4"}, {"pk": 4058459, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 64, "chapter": 1, "verse": 4, "text": "I have no greater joy \u24d8 than this: to hear that my children \u24d9 are walking in truth.", "comment": "\u24d8 Jn 15:11
\u24d9 1Co 4:14; Gl 4:19; Php 2:22"}, {"pk": 4058460, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 64, "chapter": 1, "verse": 5, "text": "Dear friend, you are acting faithfully in whatever you do for the brothers and sisters, especially when they are strangers."}, {"pk": 4058461, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 64, "chapter": 1, "verse": 6, "text": "They have testified to your love before the church. \u24da You will do well to send them on their journey \u24db in a manner worthy of God, \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc 1Co 10:31; 1Th 2:12
\u24da Mt 16:18; 1Co 14:4; Rv 1:4
\u24db Ac 15:3; 20:38; 21:5; Rm 15:24; 1Co 16:6; 2Co 1:16; Ti 3:13"}, {"pk": 4058462, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 64, "chapter": 1, "verse": 7, "text": "since they set out for the sake of the Name, \u24dd accepting nothing from pagans. [2] \u24d0", "comment": "[2] Or Gentiles
\u24dd Jn 10:25; Ac 15:14; Rv 14:1
\u24d0 1Co 9:15-18"}, {"pk": 4058463, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 64, "chapter": 1, "verse": 8, "text": "Therefore, we ought to support such people so that we can be coworkers with the truth."}, {"pk": 4058464, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 64, "chapter": 1, "verse": 9, "text": "I wrote something to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves to have first place among them, \u24d1 does not receive our authority. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Ac 18:27; Rm 16:1-2; 2Co 3:1
\u24d1 Mt 20:25-28; 23:5-12; Col 1:18; 1Pt 5:2-3; 2Jn 9"}, {"pk": 4058465, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 64, "chapter": 1, "verse": 10, "text": "This is why, if I come, I will remind him of the works he is doing, slandering \u24d3 us with malicious words. And he is not satisfied with that! He not only refuses to welcome fellow believers, but he even stops those who want to do so and expels them from the church.", "comment": "\u24d3 1Tm 5:13"}, {"pk": 4058466, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 64, "chapter": 1, "verse": 11, "text": "Dear friend, do not imitate what is evil, \u24d4 but what is good. The one who does good is of God; \u24d5 the one who does evil has not seen God. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d5 1Jn 4:4
\u24d4 1Pt 3:17
\u24d6 Ex 33:20"}, {"pk": 4058467, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 64, "chapter": 1, "verse": 12, "text": "Everyone speaks well of Demetrius\u2009\u2014\u2009even the truth itself. And we also speak well of him, and you know \u24d7 that our testimony is true. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d7 1Jn 2:20-21
\u24d8 Jn 21:24"}, {"pk": 4058468, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 64, "chapter": 1, "verse": 13, "text": "I have many things to write you, but I don\u2019t want to write to you with pen and ink."}, {"pk": 4058469, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 64, "chapter": 1, "verse": 14, "text": "I hope to see you soon, and we will talk face to face."}, {"pk": 4058470, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 64, "chapter": 1, "verse": 15, "text": "Peace to you. The friends send you greetings. Greet the friends by name."}, {"pk": 4058471, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 65, "chapter": 1, "verse": 1, "text": "Jude, \u24d9 a servant of Jesus Christ and a brother of James: To those who are the called, \u24da loved [1] \u24db by God the Father and kept for Jesus Christ. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Jn 17:11,15; 1Th 5:23; 1Pt 1:5
\u24d9 Mt 13:55; Mk 6:3
\u24da Rm 1:7; 1Co 1:24
[1] Other mss read sanctified
\u24db 1Th 1:4; 2Th 2:13"}, {"pk": 4058472, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 65, "chapter": 1, "verse": 2, "text": "May mercy, peace, and love be multiplied to you. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd 1Pt 1:2; 2Pt 1:2"}, {"pk": 4058473, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 65, "chapter": 1, "verse": 3, "text": "Dear friends, although I was eager to write you about the salvation we share, \u24d0 I found it necessary to write, appealing to you to contend for the faith \u24d1 that was delivered \u24d2 to the saints once for all.", "comment": "\u24d0 Ti 1:4
\u24d1 1Tm 6:12; 2Tm 4:7
\u24d2 2Pt 2:21"}, {"pk": 4058474, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 65, "chapter": 1, "verse": 4, "text": "For some people, who were designated for this judgment long ago, [2] \u24d3 have come in by stealth; \u24d4 they are ungodly, \u24d5 turning the grace of our God into sensuality and denying \u24d6 Jesus Christ, our only Master and Lord.", "comment": "\u24d6 Ti 1:16; 2Pt 2:1; 1Jn 2:22
[2] Or whose judgment was written about long ago
\u24d3 1Pt 2:8
\u24d4 Gl 2:4; 2Tm 3:6
\u24d5 Mk 7:22; Rm 5:6"}, {"pk": 4058475, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 65, "chapter": 1, "verse": 5, "text": "Now I want to remind you, although you came to know all these things once and for all, that Jesus [3] saved a people out of Egypt and later destroyed those who did not believe; \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 1Co 10:1-11
[3] Other mss read the Lord, or God"}, {"pk": 4058476, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 65, "chapter": 1, "verse": 6, "text": "and the angels \u24d8 who did not keep their own position but abandoned their proper dwelling, he has kept in eternal chains in deep darkness for the judgment on the great day.", "comment": "\u24d8 Gn 6:1-4; 2Pt 2:4"}, {"pk": 4058477, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 65, "chapter": 1, "verse": 7, "text": "Likewise, Sodom and Gomorrah \u24d9 and the surrounding towns committed sexual immorality and perversions, [4] and serve as an example by undergoing the punishment of eternal fire. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da 2Th 1:8
\u24d9 2Pt 2:6
[4] Or and went after other flesh"}, {"pk": 4058478, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 65, "chapter": 1, "verse": 8, "text": "In the same way these people\u2009\u2014\u2009relying on their dreams\u2009\u2014\u2009defile their flesh, reject authority, and slander glorious ones. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db 2Pt 2:10"}, {"pk": 4058479, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 65, "chapter": 1, "verse": 9, "text": "Yet when Michael \u24dc the archangel \u24dd was disputing with the devil \u24d0 in an argument about Moses\u2019s \u24d1 body, he did not dare utter a slanderous condemnation against him but said, \u201cThe Lord rebuke you!\u201d", "comment": "\u24d0 Mt 4:1,10; Ac 13:10
\u24dc Dn 10:13,21; 12:1; Rv 12:7
\u24dd Lk 1:19; 1Th 4:16
\u24d1 Ps 77:20; Mt 8:4; Heb 3:2"}, {"pk": 4058480, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 65, "chapter": 1, "verse": 10, "text": "But these people blaspheme anything they do not understand. And what they do understand by instinct\u2009\u2014\u2009like irrational animals\u2009\u2014\u2009by these things they are destroyed."}, {"pk": 4058481, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 65, "chapter": 1, "verse": 11, "text": "Woe to them! For they have gone the way of Cain, \u24d2 have plunged into Balaam\u2019s error \u24d3 for profit, and have perished in Korah\u2019s rebellion. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d3 Nm 22:5; 2Pt 2:15
\u24d2 Gn 4:1-17,24-25; Heb 11:4; 1Jn 3:12
\u24d4 Nm 16:1"}, {"pk": 4058482, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 65, "chapter": 1, "verse": 12, "text": "These people are dangerous reefs [5] at your love feasts \u24d5 as they eat with you without reverence. They are shepherds who only look after themselves. They are waterless clouds carried along by winds; \u24d6 trees in late autumn\u2009\u2014\u2009fruitless, twice dead and uprooted.", "comment": "\u24d6 Pr 25:14
[5] Other mss read are like blemishes
\u24d5 1Co 11:17-22; 2Pt 2:13"}, {"pk": 4058483, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 65, "chapter": 1, "verse": 13, "text": "They are wild waves of the sea, foaming up their shameful deeds; wandering stars \u24d7 for whom the blackness of darkness \u24d8 is reserved forever. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d7 Is 14:12-15; Rv 1:16; 8:10; 9:1
\u24d8 Mt 6:23; Jd 6
\u24d9 2Pt 2:17"}, {"pk": 4058484, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 65, "chapter": 1, "verse": 14, "text": "It was about these that Enoch, \u24da in the seventh generation from Adam, prophesied: \u201cLook! The Lord comes with tens of thousands of his holy ones \u24db", "comment": "\u24da Gn 5:18
\u24db Dt 33:2; Dn 7:10; Mk 8:38; 1Th 3:13; 2Th 1:7; Heb 12:22"}, {"pk": 4058485, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 65, "chapter": 1, "verse": 15, "text": "to execute judgment on all and to convict all the ungodly \u24dc concerning all the ungodly acts that they have done in an ungodly way, and concerning all the harsh things ungodly sinners have said against him.\u201d", "comment": "\u24dc 2Pt 2:5-6"}, {"pk": 4058486, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 65, "chapter": 1, "verse": 16, "text": "These people are discontented grumblers, living according to their desires; \u24dd their mouths utter arrogant words, flattering \u24d0 people for their own advantage.", "comment": "\u24dd 2Pt 2:10
\u24d0 Lv 19:15; Dt 10:17; 2Ch 19:7; Pr 28:21"}, {"pk": 4058487, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 65, "chapter": 1, "verse": 17, "text": "But you, dear friends, remember what was predicted by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ."}, {"pk": 4058488, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 65, "chapter": 1, "verse": 18, "text": "They told you, \u201cIn the end time \u24d1 there will be scoffers \u24d2 living according to their own ungodly desires.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d2 2Pt 3:3
\u24d1 1Tm 4:1; 2Tm 3:1; 1Pt 1:5,20"}, {"pk": 4058489, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 65, "chapter": 1, "verse": 19, "text": "These people create divisions and are worldly, \u24d3 not having the Spirit.", "comment": "\u24d3 Rm 8:9; Php 3:3"}, {"pk": 4058490, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 65, "chapter": 1, "verse": 20, "text": "But you, dear friends, as you build yourselves up in your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit, \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Rm 8:15-16,26-27; Eph 6:18"}, {"pk": 4058491, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 65, "chapter": 1, "verse": 21, "text": "keep yourselves in the love of God, \u24d5 waiting expectantly for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ for eternal life.", "comment": "\u24d5 Jn 15:9-10; 1Jn 4:16"}, {"pk": 4058492, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 65, "chapter": 1, "verse": 22, "text": "Have mercy on those who waver;"}, {"pk": 4058493, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 65, "chapter": 1, "verse": 23, "text": "save others by snatching them from the fire; \u24d6 have mercy on others but with fear, \u24d7 hating \u24d8 even the garment \u24d9 defiled by the flesh.", "comment": "\u24d8 Pr 6:16-19
\u24d6 1Co 3:15; 2Th 1:8
\u24d7 Rv 11:11
\u24d9 Zch 3:3-4"}, {"pk": 4058494, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 65, "chapter": 1, "verse": 24, "text": "Now to him \u24da who is able to protect you from stumbling \u24db and to make you stand in the presence of his glory, without blemish \u24dc and with great joy,", "comment": "\u24db Jn 17:12
\u24da Rm 16:25; Eph 3:20
\u24dc Eph 1:4; 5:27; Php 2:15; Col 1:22"}, {"pk": 4058495, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 65, "chapter": 1, "verse": 25, "text": "to the only \u24dd God our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord, [6] be glory, majesty, power, and authority before all time, [7] now and forever. Amen.", "comment": "\u24dd Jn 5:44; Rm 16:27
[7] Other mss omit before all time
[6] Other mss omit through Jesus Christ our Lord"}, {"pk": 4058496, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 1, "verse": 1, "text": "The revelation of [1] Jesus Christ that God gave him to show his servants \u24d0 what must soon take place. \u24d1 He made it known by sending his angel \u24d2 to his servant John, \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Jn 21:7; Rv 22:8
[1] Or Revelation of, or A revelation of
\u24d0 Ac 2:18; Rm 6:19; 1Pt 2:16; Rv 22:6
\u24d1 Dn 2:28-29,45; Rv 22:6
\u24d2 Gn 24:7; Mt 1:24; Ac 12:11"}, {"pk": 4058497, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 1, "verse": 2, "text": "who testified to the word of God and to the testimony [2] of Jesus Christ, \u24d4 whatever he saw. [3]", "comment": "\u24d4 1Co 1:6; Rv 12:17; 19:10; 20:4
[2] Or witness
[3] Or as many as he saw"}, {"pk": 4058498, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 1, "verse": 3, "text": "Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, \u24d5 and blessed are those who hear the words of this prophecy and keep [4] what is written in it, because the time is near.", "comment": "\u24d5 Rv 14:13; 16:15; 19:9; 20:6; 22:7,14
[4] Or follow, or obey"}, {"pk": 4058499, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 1, "verse": 4, "text": "John: To the seven churches in Asia. Grace and peace \u24d6 to you from [5] the one who is, who was, and who is to come, \u24d7 and from the seven spirits [6] \u24d8 before his throne,", "comment": "\u24d6 Ti 1:4
[5] Other mss add God
\u24d7 Rv 1:8,17; 4:8; 16:5
[6] Or the sevenfold Spirit
\u24d8 Rv 3:1; 4:5; 5:6"}, {"pk": 4058500, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 1, "verse": 5, "text": "and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, \u24d9 the firstborn from the dead \u24da and the ruler of the kings of the earth. \u24db To him who loves us and has set us free [7] from our sins by his blood, \u24dc", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 89:37; Jn 18:37; Rv 2:13; 3:14
\u24da Ps 89:27; Ac 26:23; Rm 8:29; 1Co 15:20-23; Col 1:18
\u24db Ps 89:27; Rv 17:14; 19:16
[7] Other mss read has washed us
\u24dc Dt 7:8; Rm 8:2"}, {"pk": 4058501, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 1, "verse": 6, "text": "and made us a kingdom, [8] priests [9] \u24dd to his God and Father\u2009\u2014\u2009to him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen. \u24d0", "comment": "[8] Other mss read kings and
[9] Or made us into (or to be) a kingdom of priests; Ex 19:6
\u24dd Ex 19:6; 1Pt 2:9; Rv 5:10; 20:6
\u24d0 Rm 11:36; 1Pt 4:11; Jd 25; Rv 7:12"}, {"pk": 4058502, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 1, "verse": 7, "text": " Look, he is coming with the clouds, \u24d1
and every eye will see him,
even those who pierced him.
And all the tribes [10] of the earth \u24d2 \u24d3
will mourn over him. [11] \u24d4 \u24d5
So it is to be. Amen.
", "comment": "\u24d1 Is 19:1; Zch 12:10; Jn 19:34-37
[10] Or peoples
\u24d2 Gn 12:3; 28:14; Zch 14:17
\u24d3 Gn 12:3; 28:14; Zch 14:17
[11] Or will wail because of him
\u24d4 Dn 7:13; Zch 12:10
\u24d5 Dn 7:13; Zch 12:10"}, {"pk": 4058503, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 1, "verse": 8, "text": "\u201cI am the Alpha and the Omega,\u201d \u24d6 says the Lord God, \u201cthe one who is, who was, and who is to come, the Almighty.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d6 Is 44:6; Rv 21:6; 22:13"}, {"pk": 4058504, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 1, "verse": 9, "text": "I, John, your brother and partner in the affliction, \u24d7 kingdom, \u24d8 and endurance \u24d9 that are in Jesus, was on the island called Patmos because of the word of God and the testimony of Jesus. \u24da", "comment": "\u24d7 Jn 16:33; Ac 14:22; Rm 5:3; 2Tm 2:12; Rv 2:9
\u24d8 Mt 25:34; Jms 2:5
\u24d9 Rm 5:3-4; 8:25; 15:4; Col 1:11; 2Th 1:4; Heb 10:36; 12:1; Jms 1:3-4; Rv 2:3; 3:10; 13:10; 14:12
\u24da Rv 1:2; 6:9; 12:17; 19:10; 20:4"}, {"pk": 4058505, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 1, "verse": 10, "text": "I was in the Spirit [12] \u24db on the Lord\u2019s day, and I heard a loud voice behind me like a trumpet \u24dc", "comment": "[12] Or in spirit; lit I became in the Spirit
\u24db 1Kg 18:12; Ezk 3:12; 2Co 12:2; Rv 4:2; 17:3; 21:10
\u24dc Ex 19:16,19; 20:18; Ps 47:5"}, {"pk": 4058506, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 1, "verse": 11, "text": "saying, \u201cWrite \u24ddon a scroll [13]what you see and send it to the seven churches: Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea.\u201d", "comment": "\u24dd Ex 34:27; Dt 31:19; Is 8:1; 30:8; Jr 30:2; 36:2,28; Hab 2:2; Rv 2:1,8,12,18; 3:1,7,14; 14:3; 19:9; 21:5
[13] Or book"}, {"pk": 4058507, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 1, "verse": 12, "text": "Then I turned to see whose voice \u24d0 it was that spoke to me. When I turned I saw seven golden lampstands, \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d0 Ex 20:18
\u24d1 Ex 25:37; 37:23; 2Ch 4:20; Zch 4:2"}, {"pk": 4058508, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 1, "verse": 13, "text": "and among the lampstands was one like the Son of Man, [14] \u24d2 dressed in a robe \u24d3 and with a golden sash wrapped around his chest. \u24d4", "comment": "[14] Or like a son of man
\u24d2 Dn 7:13; 10:16; Rv 14:14
\u24d3 Dn 10:5
\u24d4 Rv 15:6"}, {"pk": 4058509, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 1, "verse": 14, "text": "The hair of his head was white as wool\u2009\u2014\u2009white as snow \u24d5 \u2009\u2014\u2009and his eyes like a fiery flame. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d5 Is 1:18; Dn 7:9
\u24d6 Dn 10:6; Rv 2:18; 19:12"}, {"pk": 4058510, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 1, "verse": 15, "text": "His feet were like fine bronze as it is fired in a furnace, \u24d7 and his voice like the sound of cascading [15] waters. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d7 Ezk 1:7; Dn 10:6; Rv 2:18
[15] Lit many
\u24d8 Ezk 1:24; 43:2; Rv 14:2; 19:6"}, {"pk": 4058511, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 1, "verse": 16, "text": "He had seven stars in his right hand; a sharp double-edged sword came from his mouth, \u24d9 and his face was shining like the sun at full strength. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Mt 17:2; Rv 10:1
\u24d9 Is 49:2; Heb 4:12; Rv 2:12,16; 19:15"}, {"pk": 4058512, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 1, "verse": 17, "text": "When I saw him, I fell at his feet like a dead man. \u24db He laid his right hand on me and said, \u201cDon\u2019t be afraid. I am the First and the Last, \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Is 41:4; 44:6; 48:12; Rv 2:8; 22:13
\u24db Gn 17:3; Jdg 6:22-23; 13:20; Jb 42:5-6; Is 6:5; Ezk 1:28; Dn 8:17; Mt 17:6; Lk 1:12; 5:8"}, {"pk": 4058513, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 1, "verse": 18, "text": "and the Living One. \u24ddI was dead, but look\u2009\u2014\u2009I am alive forever and ever, \u24d0and I hold the keys \u24d1of death and Hades.", "comment": "\u24dd Mt 16:16; 26:63; Jn 6:57; Rv 4:10; 10:6
\u24d0 Rm 6:9; 14:9; Rv 2:8; 10:6
\u24d1 Mt 16:19"}, {"pk": 4058514, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 1, "verse": 19, "text": "Therefore write what you have seen, \u24d2what is, and what will take place after this.", "comment": "\u24d2 Ex 17:14; 34:27; Dt 31:19; Jr 30:2; Hab 2:2"}, {"pk": 4058515, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 1, "verse": 20, "text": "The mystery \u24d3of the seven stars you saw in my right hand and of the seven golden lampstands is this: The seven stars are the angels [16]of the seven churches, and the seven lampstands [17]are the seven churches. \u24d4", "comment": "[17] Other mss add that you saw
\u24d3 Mt 13:35; Rm 16:25
[16] Or messengers
\u24d4 Mt 5:14-15"}, {"pk": 4058516, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 2, "verse": 1, "text": " \u201cWrite to the angel [1] of the church in Ephesus: Thus says the one who holds the seven stars in his right hand and who walks among the seven golden lampstands: \u24d5", "comment": "[1] Or messenger, also in vv. 8,12,18
\u24d5 Ac 21:11; Rv 1:16,20"}, {"pk": 4058517, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 2, "verse": 2, "text": "I know your works, your labor, and your endurance, \u24d6 and that you cannot tolerate evil people. You have tested those who call themselves apostles and are not, \u24d7 and you have found them to be liars. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 1Jn 4:1
\u24d7 2Co 11:13
\u24d6 Rv 2:19; 3:1,8,15"}, {"pk": 4058518, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 2, "verse": 3, "text": "I know that you have persevered and endured hardships for the sake of my name, \u24d9 and have not grown weary.", "comment": "\u24d9 Mt 24:9"}, {"pk": 4058519, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 2, "verse": 4, "text": "But I have this against you: You have abandoned the love you had at first. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Jr 2:2"}, {"pk": 4058520, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 2, "verse": 5, "text": "Remember then how far you have fallen; repent, and do the works you did at first. \u24db Otherwise, I will come to you [2] and remove your lampstand from its place, unless you repent.", "comment": "[2] Other mss add quickly
\u24db Heb 10:32"}, {"pk": 4058521, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 2, "verse": 6, "text": "Yet you do have this: You hate the practices of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate."}, {"pk": 4058522, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 2, "verse": 7, "text": " \u201cLet anyone who has ears to hear listen to what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who conquers, I will give \u24dc the right to eat from the tree of life, which is in [3] the paradise of God. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dc 1Jn 5:4-5
\u24dd Gn 2:8-9; Lk 23:43; 2Co 12:4; Rv 22:2,14,19
[3] Other mss read in the midst of"}, {"pk": 4058523, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 2, "verse": 8, "text": " \u201cWrite to the angel of the church in Smyrna: Thus says the First and the Last, \u24d0 the one who was dead and came to life:", "comment": "\u24d0 Rv 1:17"}, {"pk": 4058524, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 2, "verse": 9, "text": "I know your [4]affliction and poverty, but you are rich. I know the slander of those who say they are Jews and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan. \u24d1", "comment": "[4] Other mss add works and
\u24d1 Rv 3:9-10"}, {"pk": 4058525, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 2, "verse": 10, "text": "Don\u2019t be afraid of what you are about to suffer. Look, the devil \u24d2is about to throw some of you into prison to test you, and you will experience affliction for ten days. \u24d3Be faithful to the point of death, \u24d4and I will give you the crown [5]of life. \u24d5", "comment": "[5] Or wreath
\u24d3 Dn 1:12,14
\u24d2 Mt 4:1; Eph 4:27; 6:11; 1Tm 3:6; Jms 4:7; 1Pt 5:8; Rv 12:9,12; 20:2
\u24d4 Mt 10:22; 24:13; Rv 12:11
\u24d5 1Co 9:25; Jms 1:12; Rv 3:11"}, {"pk": 4058526, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 2, "verse": 11, "text": " \u201cLet anyone who has ears to hear listen to what the Spirit says to the churches. The one who conquers will never be harmed by the second death. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Rv 20:6,14; 21:8"}, {"pk": 4058527, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 2, "verse": 12, "text": " \u201cWrite to the angel of the church in Pergamum: Thus says the one who has the sharp, double-edged sword: \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Is 49:2; Heb 4:12; Rv 1:16; 2:16; 19:15"}, {"pk": 4058528, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 2, "verse": 13, "text": "I know [6]where you live\u2009\u2014\u2009where Satan\u2019s throne is. Yet you are holding on to my name and did not deny your faith in me, [7] \u24d8even in the days of Antipas, my faithful witness \u24d9who was put to death among you, where Satan lives.", "comment": "\u24d9 Ac 22:20
[7] Or deny my faith
[6] Other mss add your works and
\u24d8 1Tm 5:8"}, {"pk": 4058529, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 2, "verse": 14, "text": "But I have a few things against you. You have some there who hold to the teaching of Balaam, \u24dawho taught Balak to place a stumbling block [8]in front of the Israelites: to eat meat sacrificed to idols \u24dband to commit sexual immorality. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24db Ac 15:29; 1Co 8:10; 10:19
\u24da 2Pt 2:15
\u24dc Nm 25:1; 31:16; 1Co 10:8
[8] Or to place a trap"}, {"pk": 4058530, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 2, "verse": 15, "text": "In the same way, you also have those who hold to the teaching of the Nicolaitans. [9]", "comment": "[9] Other mss add which I hate"}, {"pk": 4058531, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 2, "verse": 16, "text": "So repent! Otherwise, I will come to you quickly \u24ddand fight against them with the sword of my mouth. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 2Th 2:8
\u24dd Rv 22:7"}, {"pk": 4058532, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 2, "verse": 17, "text": " \u201cLet anyone who has ears to hear listen to what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who conquers, I will give some of the hidden manna. [10] \u24d1 I will also give him a white stone, and on the stone a new name \u24d2 is inscribed that no one knows except the one who receives it.", "comment": "\u24d2 Is 55:13; 56:5; 62:2
\u24d1 Ex 16:32-34
[10] Other mss add to eat"}, {"pk": 4058533, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 2, "verse": 18, "text": " \u201cWrite to the angel of the church in Thyatira: Thus says the Son of God, \u24d3 the one whose eyes are like a fiery flame and whose feet are like fine bronze: \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 2:7-9
\u24d4 Rv 1:14-15"}, {"pk": 4058534, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 2, "verse": 19, "text": "I know your works\u2009\u2014\u2009your love, faithfulness, [11]service, and endurance. \u24d5I know that your last works are greater than the first.", "comment": "[11] Or faith
\u24d5 1Th 1:3; Rv 2:2"}, {"pk": 4058535, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 2, "verse": 20, "text": "But I have this against you: You tolerate the woman Jezebel, \u24d6who calls herself a prophetess and teaches and deceives my servants to commit sexual immorality and to eat meat sacrificed to idols. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 2Kg 9:22; Ac 15:29; 1Co 10:20
\u24d6 1Kg 16:30-33; 21:25; 2Kg 9:7,30-37"}, {"pk": 4058536, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 2, "verse": 21, "text": "I gave her time to repent, \u24d8but she does not want to repent of her sexual immorality. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Rv 9:20-21; 16:9,11
\u24d8 Rm 2:4; 2Pt 3:9"}, {"pk": 4058537, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 2, "verse": 22, "text": "Look, I will throw her into a sickbed \u24daand those who commit adultery with her \u24dbinto great affliction. \u24dcUnless they repent of her [12]works,", "comment": "\u24dc Mt 24:21; Ac 7:11
\u24da 2Kg 9:22
\u24db Rv 17:2; 18:9
[12] Other mss read their"}, {"pk": 4058538, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 2, "verse": 23, "text": "I will strike her children dead. [13] \u24ddThen all the churches will know that I am the one who examines minds and hearts, \u24d0and I will give to each of you according to your works. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 7:9; 26:2; 139:1; Jr 11:20; 17:10; Mt 16:27; Lk 16:15; Ac 1:24; Rm 8:27
[13] Or with a plague
\u24dd Ezk 33:27
\u24d1 Rm 2:6; 2Co 11:15; 2Tm 4:14; Rv 18:6; 20:12-13"}, {"pk": 4058539, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 2, "verse": 24, "text": "I say to the rest of you in Thyatira, who do not hold this teaching, who haven\u2019t known \u201cthe so-called secrets [14] \u24d2of Satan\u201d \u24d3\u2014\u2009as they say\u2009\u2014\u2009I am not putting any other burden on you. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Mt 11:30; Ac 15:28; 24:4; 1Jn 5:3
[14] Or the secret things
\u24d2 2Co 2:10
\u24d3 Rv 2:9"}, {"pk": 4058540, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 2, "verse": 25, "text": "Only hold on to what you have until I come. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Rv 3:11"}, {"pk": 4058541, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 2, "verse": 26, "text": "The one who conquers and who keeps my works to the end: I will give him authority over the nations\u2009\u2014"}, {"pk": 4058542, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 2, "verse": 27, "text": " and he will rule [15] \u24d6 them with an iron scepter;
he will shatter them like pottery [16] \u24d7 \u2014
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ps 2:9
[15] Or shepherd
\u24d6 Rv 19:15
[16] Ps 2:9"}, {"pk": 4058543, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 2, "verse": 28, "text": " just as I have received this from my Father. I will also give him the morning star. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Is 14:12; 2Pt 1:19; Rv 22:1"}, {"pk": 4058544, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 2, "verse": 29, "text": " \u201cLet anyone who has ears to hear listen to what the Spirit says to the churches."}, {"pk": 4058545, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 3, "verse": 1, "text": " \u201cWrite to the angel [1] of the church in Sardis: Thus says the one who has the seven spirits of God \u24d9 and the seven stars: \u24da I know your works; \u24db you have a reputation [2] for being alive, but you are dead. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24d9 Rv 1:4; 4:5; 5:6
[1] Or messenger, also in vv. 7,14
\u24da Rv 1:16,20; 2:1
\u24db Rv 2:2,19; 3:8,15
[2] Or have a name
\u24dc Rm 6:11"}, {"pk": 4058546, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 3, "verse": 2, "text": "Be alert \u24dd and strengthen [3] what remains, which is about to die, [4] for I have not found your works complete before my God.", "comment": "\u24dd Mt 25:13; 26:40-41; Ac 20:31; 1Co 16:13; 1Pt 5:8; 2Pt 3:10
[3] Other mss read guard
[4] Or strengthen who remain, who are about to die"}, {"pk": 4058547, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 3, "verse": 3, "text": "Remember, then, what you have received and heard; keep it, and repent. If you are not alert, I will come [5] like a thief, and you have no idea at what hour I will come upon you. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Mt 24:42-44; Mk 13:32-37; Lk 12:35-40; 1Th 5:1-11; Rv 16:15
[5] Other mss add upon you"}, {"pk": 4058548, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 3, "verse": 4, "text": "But you have a few people [6]in Sardis who have not defiled [7] their clothes, \u24d1and they will walk with me in white, because they are worthy.", "comment": "[7] Or soiled
[6] Lit few names
\u24d1 Zch 3:3-4; 2Co 7:1; Rv 14:4"}, {"pk": 4058549, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 3, "verse": 5, "text": " \u201cIn the same way, the one who conquers \u24d2 will be dressed in white clothes, \u24d3 and I will never erase his name from the book of life \u24d4 but will acknowledge his name before my Father and before his angels. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d4 Dt 32:32-33; Ps 69:28; Dn 12:1; Rv 13:8; 17:8; 20:12,15; 21:27
\u24d2 1Jn 2:13-14; 4:4; 5:4-5; Rv 2:7,11,17,26; 3:12,21
\u24d3 Mt 17:2; Rv 3:18; 4:4
\u24d5 Mt 10:32; Lk 12:8"}, {"pk": 4058550, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 3, "verse": 6, "text": " \u201cLet anyone who has ears to hear listen \u24d6 to what the Spirit says \u24d7 to the churches.", "comment": "\u24d6 Mt 11:15; 13:9,43; Lk 8:8; 14:35
\u24d7 Ac 8:29; 10:19; 11:12; 13:2; 21:11; 28:25; 1Tm 4:1; Heb 3:7; 10:15; Rv 14:13; 22:17"}, {"pk": 4058551, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 3, "verse": 7, "text": " \u201cWrite to the angel of the church in Philadelphia: Thus says the Holy One, the true one, \u24d8 the one who has the key of David, who opens and no one will close, and who closes and no one opens: \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Is 22:22; Mt 16:19
\u24d8 1Jn 5:20; Rv 6:10; 19:11"}, {"pk": 4058552, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 3, "verse": 8, "text": "I know your works. Look, I have placed before you an open door that no one can close because you have but little power; yet you have kept my word and have not denied my name. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Ac 14:27; 1Co 16:9; 2Co 2:12; Col 4:3"}, {"pk": 4058553, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 3, "verse": 9, "text": "Note this: I will make those from the synagogue of Satan, who claim to be Jews and are not, but are lying\u2009\u2014\u2009I will make them come and bow down at your feet, \u24dband they will know that I have loved you. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Is 43:4
\u24db Is 45:14; 49:23; 60:14; 1Co 14:25"}, {"pk": 4058554, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 3, "verse": 10, "text": "Because you have kept my command to endure, I will also keep you from the hour of testing \u24ddthat is going to come on the whole world to test those who live on the earth. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd Lk 8:13; Heb 3:8; 1Pt 4:12
\u24d0 Rv 6:10; 8:13; 11:10; 13:8,14; 17:8"}, {"pk": 4058555, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 3, "verse": 11, "text": "I am coming soon. \u24d1Hold on to what you have, \u24d2so that no one takes your crown. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d2 Rv 2:25
\u24d1 Rv 22:7,12,20
\u24d3 1Co 9:25; 1Th 2:19; 2Tm 4:8; Jms 1:12; 1Pt 5:4"}, {"pk": 4058556, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 3, "verse": 12, "text": " \u201cThe one who conquers I will make a pillar \u24d4 in the temple of my God, and he will never go out again. I will write on him the name of my God and the name of the city of my God\u2009\u2014\u2009the new Jerusalem, \u24d5 which comes down out of heaven from my God\u2009\u2014\u2009and my new name. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d4 1Kg 7:21; 2Ch 3:17; Jr 1:18; Gl 2:9
\u24d5 Ezk 48:35; Gl 4:26; Heb 12:22; Rv 21:2
\u24d6 Rv 2:17; 7:3; 14:1; 22:4"}, {"pk": 4058557, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 3, "verse": 13, "text": " \u201cLet anyone who has ears to hear listen to what the Spirit says to the churches."}, {"pk": 4058558, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 3, "verse": 14, "text": " \u201cWrite to the angel of the church in Laodicea: Thus says the Amen, \u24d7 the faithful and true witness, the originator [8] \u24d8 of God\u2019s creation:", "comment": "\u24d8 Mk 10:6; 13:19; Jn 1:1-5; Col 1:18; 2Pt 3:4
\u24d7 2Co 1:20
[8] Or beginning of God\u2019s creation, or ruler of God\u2019s creation"}, {"pk": 4058559, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 3, "verse": 15, "text": "I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish that you were cold or hot."}, {"pk": 4058560, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 3, "verse": 16, "text": "So, because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I am going to vomit [9]you out of my mouth.", "comment": "[9] Or spit"}, {"pk": 4058561, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 3, "verse": 17, "text": "For you say, \u2018I\u2019m rich; I have become wealthy and need nothing,\u2019 \u24d9and you don\u2019t realize that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind, and naked.", "comment": "\u24d9 Hs 12:8; Zch 11:5; 1Co 4:8"}, {"pk": 4058562, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 3, "verse": 18, "text": "I advise you to buy from me gold refined in the fire so that you may be rich, \u24dawhite clothes so that you may be dressed and your shameful nakedness not be exposed, \u24dband ointment to spread on your eyes so that you may see.", "comment": "\u24db Gn 2:25; Is 20:4; Ezk 23:29; Rv 16:15
\u24da Zch 13:9; 1Pt 1:7"}, {"pk": 4058563, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 3, "verse": 19, "text": "As many as I love, I rebuke and discipline. \u24dcSo be zealous and repent.", "comment": "\u24dc Heb 12:26"}, {"pk": 4058564, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 3, "verse": 20, "text": "See! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Lk 24:29-30"}, {"pk": 4058565, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 3, "verse": 21, "text": " \u201cTo the one who conquers I will give the right to sit with me on my throne, \u24d0 just as I also conquered and sat down with my Father on his throne.", "comment": "\u24d0 Mt 19:28; 2Tm 2:12; Rv 20:4"}, {"pk": 4058566, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 3, "verse": 22, "text": " \u201cLet anyone who has ears to hear listen to what the Spirit says to the churches.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4058567, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 4, "verse": 1, "text": "After this I looked, and there in heaven was an open door. The first voice that I had heard speaking to me like a trumpet \u24d1 said, \u201cCome up here, \u24d2 and I will show you what must take place after this.\u201d \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d2 Rv 11:12
\u24d1 Ex 19:19; 20:18; Ps 47:5; Zch 9:14; Rv 1:10
\u24d3 Gn 12:1; Zch 1:9; Rv 17:1; 21:9"}, {"pk": 4058568, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 4, "verse": 2, "text": "Immediately I was in the Spirit, \u24d4 and there was a throne in heaven \u24d5 and someone was seated on it.", "comment": "\u24d4 Ac 19:21; Rm 8:9; 14:17; Eph 2:18,22; 3:5; 6:18; Rv 1:10; 17:3; 21:10
\u24d5 1Kg 22:19; Ps 11:4; 103:19; Is 66:1; Mt 5:34; 23:22; Dn 7:9"}, {"pk": 4058569, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 4, "verse": 3, "text": "The one seated [1] there had the appearance of jasper and carnelian stone. \u24d6 A rainbow that had the appearance of an emerald surrounded the throne. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 Ex 28:17,20; 39:10,13; Ezk 28:13; Rv 21:11,18-20
[1] Other mss omit The one seated
\u24d7 Gn 9:13-17; Ezk 1:28; Rv 10:1"}, {"pk": 4058570, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 4, "verse": 4, "text": "Around the throne were twenty-four thrones, and on the thrones sat twenty-four elders \u24d8 dressed in white clothes, \u24d9 with golden crowns on their heads. \u24da", "comment": "\u24d9 Rv 3:4,18
\u24d8 Mt 19:28; Rv 11:16; 5:8; 19:4; 20:4
\u24da Zch 6:11; Rv 9:7"}, {"pk": 4058571, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 4, "verse": 5, "text": "Flashes of lightning and rumblings and peals of thunder came from the throne. \u24db Seven fiery torches were burning before the throne, which are the seven spirits of God. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24db Ex 19:16; 20:18; Ps 77:18; Rv 8:5; 11:19; 16:18
\u24dc Rv 1:4; 3:1; 5:6"}, {"pk": 4058572, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 4, "verse": 6, "text": "Something like a sea of glass, similar to crystal, was also before the throne. \u24dd Four living creatures covered with eyes in front and in back were around the throne on each side.", "comment": "\u24dd Rv 15:2; 21:18,21"}, {"pk": 4058573, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 4, "verse": 7, "text": "The first living creature was like a lion; the second living creature was like an ox; the third living creature had a face like a man; and the fourth living creature was like a flying eagle. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Ezk 1:5-28; 10:9-14"}, {"pk": 4058574, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 4, "verse": 8, "text": "Each of the four living creatures had six wings; \u24d1 they were covered with eyes around and inside. Day and night \u24d2 they never stop, [2] saying, Holy, holy, holy,
Lord God, the Almighty,
who was, who is, and who is to come. \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d3 Is 6:3
\u24d1 Is 6:2
\u24d2 Rv 7:15
[2] Or rest"}, {"pk": 4058575, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 4, "verse": 9, "text": "Whenever the living creatures give glory, honor, and thanks to the one seated on the throne, the one who lives forever and ever, \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Rv 10:6; 15:7"}, {"pk": 4058576, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 4, "verse": 10, "text": "the twenty-four elders fall down before the one seated on the throne \u24d5 and worship the one who lives forever and ever. They cast their crowns before the throne and say,", "comment": "\u24d5 2Ch 20:18; Mk 5:33; Rv 5:8"}, {"pk": 4058577, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 4, "verse": 11, "text": "Our Lord and God, [3]
you are worthy \u24d6 to receive
glory and honor and power, \u24d7
because you have created all things, \u24d8
and by your will
they exist and were created.
", "comment": "\u24d8 Gn 1:1; Ac 14:15; Rv 10:6; 14:7
[3] Some mss add the Holy One; other mss read Lord
\u24d6 2Sm 22:4; Ps 18:3; Heb 3:3; Rv 5:2,9,12
\u24d7 Rv 5:12; 7:12"}, {"pk": 4058578, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 5, "verse": 1, "text": "Then I saw in the right hand of the one seated on the throne a scroll with writing on both sides, sealed with seven seals. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Is 29:11; Ezk 2:9-10; Dn 12:4"}, {"pk": 4058579, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 5, "verse": 2, "text": "I also saw a mighty angel \u24da proclaiming with a loud voice, \u201cWho is worthy to open the scroll and break its seals?\u201d", "comment": "\u24da Rv 10:1"}, {"pk": 4058580, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 5, "verse": 3, "text": "But no one in heaven or on earth or under the earth was able to open the scroll or even to look in it."}, {"pk": 4058581, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 5, "verse": 4, "text": "I wept and wept because no one was found worthy to open [1] the scroll or even to look in it.", "comment": "[1] Other mss add and read"}, {"pk": 4058582, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 5, "verse": 5, "text": "Then one of the elders said to me, \u201cDo not weep. Look, the Lion from the tribe of Judah, \u24db the Root of David, \u24dc has conquered \u24dd so that he is able to open the scroll and [2] its seven seals.\u201d", "comment": "\u24dd Jn 16:33
\u24db Gn 49:9
\u24dc Is 11:1,10; Rm 15:12; Rv 22:16
[2] Other mss add loose"}, {"pk": 4058583, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 5, "verse": 6, "text": "Then I saw one like a slaughtered lamb \u24d0 standing in the midst of the throne and the four living creatures and among the elders. He had seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven spirits of God \u24d1 sent into all the earth.", "comment": "\u24d0 Rv 5:12; 13:8
\u24d1 Rv 1:4"}, {"pk": 4058584, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 5, "verse": 7, "text": "He went and took the scroll out of the right hand of the one seated on the throne."}, {"pk": 4058585, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 5, "verse": 8, "text": "When he took the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb. Each one had a harp \u24d2 and golden bowls \u24d3 filled with incense, \u24d4 which are the prayers of the saints.", "comment": "\u24d3 Rv 15:7
\u24d2 Ps 33:2; 71:22; 150:3; Dn 3:5
\u24d4 Ps 141:2; Lk 1:10; Rv 8:3-4"}, {"pk": 4058586, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 5, "verse": 9, "text": "And they sang a new song: \u24d5 You are worthy to take the scroll
and to open its seals,
because you were slaughtered,
and you purchased [3] people [4]
for God by your blood
from every tribe and language
and people and nation. \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ex 19:5; Rv 7:9; 11:9; 14:6
\u24d5 Ps 40:3; 96:1; 98:1; 144:9; 149:1; Is 42:10; Rv 14:3
[3] Or redeemed
[4] Other mss read us"}, {"pk": 4058587, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 5, "verse": 10, "text": "You made them a kingdom [5]
and priests to our God, \u24d7
and they will reign on the earth.
", "comment": "\u24d7 Ex 19:6; Rv 1:5-6
[5] Other mss read them kings"}, {"pk": 4058588, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 5, "verse": 11, "text": "Then I looked and heard the voice of many angels around the throne, and also of the living creatures and of the elders. Their number was countless thousands, plus thousands of thousands. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Dn 7:10; Heb 12:22"}, {"pk": 4058589, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 5, "verse": 12, "text": "They said with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb who was slaughtered
to receive power and riches
and wisdom and strength
and honor and glory and blessing!
"}, {"pk": 4058590, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 5, "verse": 13, "text": "I heard every creature in heaven, on earth, under the earth, \u24d9 on the sea, and everything in them say, \u24da Blessing and honor and glory and power
be to the one seated on the throne,
and to the Lamb, forever and ever!
", "comment": "\u24d9 Php 2:10
\u24da Ps 69:34; 96:11; 145:21; Rv 12:12"}, {"pk": 4058591, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 5, "verse": 14, "text": "The four living creatures said, \u201cAmen,\u201d and the elders fell down and worshiped."}, {"pk": 4058592, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 6, "verse": 1, "text": "Then I saw the Lamb open one of the seven [1] seals, and I heard one of the four living creatures say with a voice like thunder, \u24db \u201cCome!\u201d", "comment": "\u24db Rv 14:2; 19:6
[1] Other mss omit seven"}, {"pk": 4058593, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 6, "verse": 2, "text": "I looked, and there was a white horse. \u24dc Its rider held a bow; \u24dd a crown \u24d0 was given to him, and he went out as a conqueror in order to conquer. [2]", "comment": "\u24d0 Rv 14:14
\u24dc Zch 6:1-3; Rv 19:11
\u24dd Zch 9:13-14
[2] Or went out conquering and in order to conquer"}, {"pk": 4058594, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 6, "verse": 3, "text": "When he opened the second seal, I heard the second living creature say, \u201cCome!\u201d"}, {"pk": 4058595, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 6, "verse": 4, "text": "Then another horse went out, a fiery red one, \u24d1 and its rider was allowed to take peace from the earth, so that people would slaughter one another. And a large sword was given to him. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d1 Zch 1:8; 6:2
\u24d2 Mt 10:34"}, {"pk": 4058596, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 6, "verse": 5, "text": "When he opened the third seal, I heard the third living creature say, \u201cCome!\u201d And I looked, and there was a black horse. \u24d3 Its rider held a set of scales in his hand. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d3 Zch 6:2,6
\u24d4 1Sm 2:3; Jb 6:2; 31:6; Ps 62:9; Pr 16:2"}, {"pk": 4058597, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 6, "verse": 6, "text": "Then I heard something like a voice among the four living creatures say, \u201cA quart of wheat for a denarius, [3] and three quarts of barley for a denarius, \u24d5 but do not harm the oil and the wine.\u201d \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d5 2Kg 6:25; 7:1
[3] A denarius = one day\u2019s wage
\u24d6 Rv 7:3; 9:4"}, {"pk": 4058598, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 6, "verse": 7, "text": "When he opened the fourth seal, I heard the voice of the fourth living creature say, \u201cCome!\u201d"}, {"pk": 4058599, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 6, "verse": 8, "text": "And I looked, and there was a pale green [4] horse. Its rider was named Death, and Hades was following after him. \u24d7 They were [5] given authority \u24d8 over a fourth of the earth, to kill by the sword, by famine, by plague, and by the wild animals of the earth. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d8 Mt 10:1; 28:18; Rv 9:3
[4] Or a greenish gray
\u24d7 Hs 13:14; Rv 1:18; 20:13
[5] Other mss read He was
\u24d9 Jr 14:12; 15:2-3; 24:10; 29:17-18; Ezk 5:12,17; 14:21; 29:5"}, {"pk": 4058600, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 6, "verse": 9, "text": "When he opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of those who had been slaughtered because of the word of God and the testimony they had given. [6] \u24da", "comment": "[6] Other mss add about the Lamb
\u24da Rv 1:2,9; 12:17; 19:10; 20:4"}, {"pk": 4058601, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 6, "verse": 10, "text": "They cried out with a loud voice: \u201cLord, [7] the one who is holy and true, \u24db how long until you judge those who live on the earth and avenge our blood? \u24dc\u201d", "comment": "\u24db Rv 3:7
\u24dc Dt 32:43; Ps 79:10; 119:84; Rv 19:2
[7] Or \u201cMaster"}, {"pk": 4058602, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 6, "verse": 11, "text": "So they were each given a white robe, and they were told to rest a little while longer until the number would be completed of their fellow servants and their brothers and sisters, who were going to be killed just as they had been."}, {"pk": 4058603, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 6, "verse": 12, "text": "Then I saw him open [8] the sixth seal. A violent earthquake occurred; \u24dd the sun turned black like sackcloth \u24d0 made of hair; the entire moon [9] became like blood; \u24d1", "comment": "[9] Or the full moon
\u24d1 Jl 2:31; Ac 2:20
[8] Or I saw when he opened
\u24dd Rv 11:13; 16:18
\u24d0 Is 13:10; 50:3; Jl 2:10; 3:15; Mt 24:29"}, {"pk": 4058604, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 6, "verse": 13, "text": "the stars [10] of heaven fell to the earth as a fig tree drops its unripe figs when shaken by a high wind;", "comment": "[10] Perhaps meteors"}, {"pk": 4058605, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 6, "verse": 14, "text": "the sky was split apart like a scroll being rolled up; \u24d2 and every mountain and island was moved from its place. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d2 Is 34:4
\u24d3 Ezk 38:20; Nah 1:5; Rv 16:20"}, {"pk": 4058606, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 6, "verse": 15, "text": "Then the kings of the earth, the nobles, the generals, the rich, the powerful, and every slave and free person hid in the caves and among the rocks of the mountains. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Jdg 6:2; 1Sm 13:6; Is 2:10,19,21; Heb 11:38"}, {"pk": 4058607, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 6, "verse": 16, "text": "And they said to the mountains and to the rocks, \u201cFall on us and hide us \u24d5 from the face of the one seated on the throne and from the wrath of the Lamb,", "comment": "\u24d5 Hs 10:8; Lk 23:30"}, {"pk": 4058608, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 6, "verse": 17, "text": "because the great day of their [11] wrath has come! And who is able to stand?\u201d \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 1Sm 6:20; Ezr 9:15; Ps 1:5; 24:3; 76:7; 130:3; Jl 2:11; Mal 3:2
[11] Other mss read his"}, {"pk": 4058609, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 7, "verse": 1, "text": "After this I saw four angels \u24d7 standing at the four corners of the earth, restraining the four winds of the earth \u24d8 so that no wind could blow on the earth or on the sea or on any tree.", "comment": "\u24d8 Is 11:12; Jr 49:36; Ezk 7:2; Dn 7:2; Zch 6:5; Mt 24:31; Rv 20:7-8
\u24d7 Rv 9:14"}, {"pk": 4058610, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 7, "verse": 2, "text": "Then I saw another angel rising up from the east, \u24d9 who had the seal of the living God. \u24da He cried out in a loud voice to the four angels who were allowed to harm the earth and the sea:", "comment": "\u24d9 Is 41:2
\u24da Rv 7:3; 9:4"}, {"pk": 4058611, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 7, "verse": 3, "text": "\u201cDon\u2019t harm the earth or the sea or the trees \u24db until we seal the servants of our God on their foreheads.\u201d \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Ezk 9:4,6; Rv 13:16; 14:1,9; 20:4; 22:4
\u24db Rv 3:12; 6:6; 9:4"}, {"pk": 4058612, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 7, "verse": 4, "text": "And I heard the number of the sealed: 144,000 sealed from every tribe of the Israelites: \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Gn 35:23-26"}, {"pk": 4058613, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 7, "verse": 5, "text": "12,000 sealed from the tribe of Judah, 12,000 [1] from the tribe of Reuben, 12,000 from the tribe of Gad,
", "comment": "[1] Other mss add sealed after each number"}, {"pk": 4058614, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 7, "verse": 6, "text": "12,000 from the tribe of Asher, 12,000 from the tribe of Naphtali, 12,000 from the tribe of Manasseh,
"}, {"pk": 4058615, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 7, "verse": 7, "text": "12,000 from the tribe of Simeon, 12,000 from the tribe of Levi, 12,000 from the tribe of Issachar,
"}, {"pk": 4058616, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 7, "verse": 8, "text": "12,000 from the tribe of Zebulun, 12,000 from the tribe of Joseph, 12,000 sealed from the tribe of Benjamin.
"}, {"pk": 4058617, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 7, "verse": 9, "text": "After this I looked, and there was a vast multitude from every nation, tribe, people, and language, \u24d0 which no one could number, \u24d1 standing before the throne and before the Lamb. They were clothed in white robes with palm branches in their hands. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Lv 23:40; Jn 12:13
\u24d0 Rv 5:9; 11:9; 13:7; 14:6
\u24d1 Gn 15:5; 32:12"}, {"pk": 4058618, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 7, "verse": 10, "text": "And they cried out in a loud voice: Salvation belongs to our God, \u24d3
who is seated on the throne,
and to the Lamb!
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ex 15:2; 2Ch 20:17; Ps 3:8; 67:2; Is 12:2; 49:6; 51:6,8; 52:10; Jnh 2:9; Ac 4:12; Rm 1:6; 1Pt 1:5; Rv 12:10; 19:1"}, {"pk": 4058619, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 7, "verse": 11, "text": "All the angels stood around the throne, and along with the elders and the four living creatures they fell facedown before the throne and worshiped God,"}, {"pk": 4058620, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 7, "verse": 12, "text": "saying, Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom
and thanksgiving and honor
and power and strength
be to our God forever and ever. \u24d4 Amen.
", "comment": "\u24d4 Rv 4:11"}, {"pk": 4058621, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 7, "verse": 13, "text": "Then one of the elders asked me, \u201cWho are these people in white robes, and where did they come from?\u201d"}, {"pk": 4058622, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 7, "verse": 14, "text": "I said to him, \u201cSir, [2] you know.\u201d Then he told me: These are the ones coming out of the great tribulation. \u24d5 They washed their robes and made them white \u24d6 in the blood of the Lamb.", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 51:7; Is 1:18; 43:25; 44:22; Heb 9:24; 1Jn 1:7
[2] Or \u201cMy lord
\u24d5 Dn 12:1; Mk 13:19; Rv 3:10; 6:11"}, {"pk": 4058623, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 7, "verse": 15, "text": "For this reason they are before the throne of God,
and they serve him day and night \u24d7 in his temple. \u24d8
The one seated on the throne will shelter [3] them: \u24d9
", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 27:5; 31:20; 61:4; Is 25:4; Rv 21:3
\u24d7 Rv 4:8
\u24d8 Rv 3:12; 11:1,2,19; 14:15,17; 15:5-6,8; 16:1,17; 21:22
[3] Or will spread his tent over"}, {"pk": 4058624, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 7, "verse": 16, "text": "They will no longer hunger;
they will no longer thirst;
the sun will no longer strike them,
nor will any scorching heat. \u24da
", "comment": "\u24da Dt 28:22; Is 49:10; Jn 6:35"}, {"pk": 4058625, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 7, "verse": 17, "text": "For the Lamb who is at the center of the throne
will shepherd them; \u24db
he will guide them to springs of the waters of life, \u24dc
and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes. \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Is 25:8; Rv 21:4
\u24db Ps 23:1; Ezk 34:23
\u24dc Ps 23:2; Is 49:10; Jr 2:13"}, {"pk": 4058626, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 8, "verse": 1, "text": "When he opened the seventh seal, there was silence \u24d0 in heaven for about half an hour.", "comment": "\u24d0 Hab 2:20; Zph 1:7; Zch 2:13"}, {"pk": 4058627, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 8, "verse": 2, "text": "Then I saw the seven angels who stand in the presence of God; \u24d1 seven trumpets were given to them. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Jos 6:6; Zph 1:14-16
\u24d1 Lk 1:19; Rv 15:1,6-8; 16:1; 17:1; 21:9"}, {"pk": 4058628, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 8, "verse": 3, "text": "Another angel, with a golden incense burner, came and stood at the altar. He was given a large amount of incense to offer with the prayers of all the saints on the golden altar in front of the throne. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Rv 5:8"}, {"pk": 4058629, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 8, "verse": 4, "text": "The smoke of the incense, with the prayers of the saints, went up in the presence of God from the angel\u2019s hand."}, {"pk": 4058630, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 8, "verse": 5, "text": "The angel took the incense burner, filled it with fire from the altar, \u24d4 and hurled it to the earth; there were peals of thunder, rumblings, flashes of lightning, and an earthquake. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d4 Lv 6:12-13; Nm 16:46
\u24d5 Rv 4:5"}, {"pk": 4058631, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 8, "verse": 6, "text": "And the seven angels who had the seven trumpets prepared to blow them."}, {"pk": 4058632, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 8, "verse": 7, "text": "The first angel blew his trumpet, and hail and fire, mixed with blood, were hurled to the earth. \u24d6 So a third of the earth was burned up, a third of the trees were burned up, and all the green grass was burned up. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 Ex 9:13-35; Jl 2:30-31
\u24d7 Ezk 5:12; 38:22; Zch 13:8-9; Lk 21:25-26; Rv 9:15,18; 12:4"}, {"pk": 4058633, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 8, "verse": 8, "text": "The second angel blew his trumpet, and something like a great mountain ablaze with fire was hurled into the sea. \u24d8 So a third of the sea became blood, \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Ex 7:20-21
\u24d8 Jr 51:25; Mk 11:23"}, {"pk": 4058634, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 8, "verse": 9, "text": "a third of the living creatures in the sea died, and a third of the ships were destroyed."}, {"pk": 4058635, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 8, "verse": 10, "text": "The third angel blew his trumpet, and a great star, blazing like a torch, fell from heaven. \u24da It fell on a third of the rivers and springs of water.", "comment": "\u24da Is 14:12; Rv 9:1"}, {"pk": 4058636, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 8, "verse": 11, "text": "The name of the star is Wormwood, \u24db and a third of the waters became wormwood. So, many of the people died from the waters, because they had been made bitter.", "comment": "\u24db Pr 5:3-4; Jr 9:15; Lm 3:19"}, {"pk": 4058637, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 8, "verse": 12, "text": "The fourth angel blew his trumpet, and a third of the sun was struck, a third of the moon, and a third of the stars, so that a third of them were darkened. A third of the day was without light and also a third of the night. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Ex 10:21-23; Is 13:10; Jl 2:2; Am 5:18; 8:9; Mk 13:24"}, {"pk": 4058638, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 8, "verse": 13, "text": "I looked and heard an eagle [1] flying high overhead, crying out in a loud voice, \u201cWoe! \u24dd Woe! Woe to those who live on the earth, because of the remaining trumpet blasts that the three angels are about to sound!\u201d", "comment": "\u24dd Rv 9:12; 11:14; 12:12
[1] Other mss read angel"}, {"pk": 4058639, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 9, "verse": 1, "text": "The fifth angel blew his trumpet, and I saw a star that had fallen from heaven to earth. \u24d0 The key for the shaft to the abyss \u24d1 was given to him.", "comment": "\u24d0 Is 14:12; Lk 10:18; Rv 8:10
\u24d1 Lk 8:31; Rm 10:7; Rv 9:11; 11:7; 17:8; 20:1-3"}, {"pk": 4058640, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 9, "verse": 2, "text": "He opened the shaft to the abyss, and smoke came up out of the shaft like smoke from a great [1] furnace \u24d2 so that the sun and the air were darkened by the smoke from the shaft. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Jl 2:2,10
[1] Other mss omit great
\u24d2 Gn 19:28; Ex 19:18"}, {"pk": 4058641, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 9, "verse": 3, "text": "Then locusts came out of the smoke on to the earth, \u24d4 and power [2] was given to them \u24d5 like the power that scorpions have on the earth. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d5 Mt 10:1; 28:18; Rv 6:8
\u24d4 Ex 10:1-20; Dt 28:42; 1Kg 8:37; Ps 78:46
[2] Or authority, also in v. 10
\u24d6 Dt 8:15; Ezk 2:6; Lk 10:19"}, {"pk": 4058642, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 9, "verse": 4, "text": "They were told not to harm the grass of the earth, or any green plant, or any tree, \u24d7 but only those people who do not have God\u2019s seal on their foreheads. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Rv 7:3
\u24d7 Rv 6:6; 7:3"}, {"pk": 4058643, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 9, "verse": 5, "text": "They were not permitted to kill them but were to torment them for five months; their torment is like the torment caused by a scorpion when it stings someone."}, {"pk": 4058644, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 9, "verse": 6, "text": "In those days people will seek death and will not find it; they will long to die, but death will flee from them. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Jb 3:20-22; Rv 6:16"}, {"pk": 4058645, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 9, "verse": 7, "text": "The appearance of the locusts was like horses prepared for battle. \u24da Something like golden crowns was on their heads; their faces were like human faces;", "comment": "\u24da Jl 2:4-5"}, {"pk": 4058646, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 9, "verse": 8, "text": "they had hair like women\u2019s hair; their teeth were like lions\u2019 teeth; \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Jl 1:6"}, {"pk": 4058647, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 9, "verse": 9, "text": "they had chests like iron breastplates; the sound of their wings was like the sound of many chariots with horses rushing into battle;"}, {"pk": 4058648, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 9, "verse": 10, "text": "and they had tails with stingers like scorpions, so that with their tails they had the power to harm people for five months."}, {"pk": 4058649, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 9, "verse": 11, "text": "They had as their king [3] the angel of the abyss; his name in Hebrew is Abaddon, [4] \u24dc and in Greek he has the name Apollyon. [5]", "comment": "[5] Or Destroyer
[3] Or as king over them
[4] Or Destruction
\u24dc Jb 26:6; 28:22; 31:12; Ps 88:11; Pr 15:11; 27:20"}, {"pk": 4058650, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 9, "verse": 12, "text": "The first woe has passed. There are still two more woes to come after this. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Rv 8:13; 11:14"}, {"pk": 4058651, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 9, "verse": 13, "text": "The sixth angel blew his trumpet. From the four [6] horns of the golden altar \u24d0 that is before God, I heard a voice", "comment": "[6] Other mss omit four
\u24d0 Ex 39:38; 40:5"}, {"pk": 4058652, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 9, "verse": 14, "text": "say to the sixth angel who had the trumpet, \u201cRelease the four angels \u24d1 bound at the great river Euphrates.\u201d \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d1 Rv 7:1-2
\u24d2 Rv 16:12"}, {"pk": 4058653, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 9, "verse": 15, "text": "So the four angels who were prepared for the hour, day, month, and year \u24d3 were released to kill a third \u24d4 of the human race.", "comment": "\u24d3 Gn 7:11; 2Kg 25:1; Jr 39:2; 52:4,12,31
\u24d4 Rv 8:7-12"}, {"pk": 4058654, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 9, "verse": 16, "text": "The number of mounted troops was two hundred million; [7] I heard their number.", "comment": "[7] Other mss read a hundred million"}, {"pk": 4058655, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 9, "verse": 17, "text": "This is how I saw the horses and their riders in the vision: They had breastplates that were fiery red, hyacinth blue, and sulfur yellow. The heads of the horses were like the heads of lions, and from their mouths came fire, smoke, and sulfur. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Gn 19:24; Dt 29:23; Jb 18:15; Ps 11:6; Is 34:9; Lk 17:29; Rv 14:10; 19:20; 20:10; 21:8"}, {"pk": 4058656, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 9, "verse": 18, "text": "A third of the human race was killed by these three plagues\u2009\u2014\u2009by the fire, the smoke, and the sulfur that came from their mouths."}, {"pk": 4058657, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 9, "verse": 19, "text": "For the power of the horses is in their mouths and in their tails, because their tails, which resemble snakes, have heads that inflict injury."}, {"pk": 4058658, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 9, "verse": 20, "text": "The rest of the people, who were not killed by these plagues, did not repent of the works of their hands \u24d6 to stop worshiping demons \u24d7 and idols of gold, silver, bronze, stone, and wood, \u24d8 which cannot see, hear, or walk. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d8 Dt 29:17; Dn 2:32,35,45; Hab 2:19; Ac 17:29
\u24d6 1Kg 13:33; 2Ch 34:25; Ps 7:12; Jr 1:16; Rv 16:9,11
\u24d7 1Co 10:20
\u24d9 Dt 4:28; Ps 115:4-7; 135:15-17; Dn 5:23"}, {"pk": 4058659, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 9, "verse": 21, "text": "And they did not repent of their murders, their sorceries, their sexual immorality, or their thefts."}, {"pk": 4058660, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 10, "verse": 1, "text": "Then I saw another mighty angel \u24da coming down from heaven, wrapped in a cloud, with a rainbow \u24db over his head. [1] His face was like the sun, his legs [2] were like pillars of fire, \u24dc", "comment": "[1] Or a halo on his head
\u24da Rv 5:2; 18:21
\u24db Rv 4:3
[2] Or feet
\u24dc Rv 3:12"}, {"pk": 4058661, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 10, "verse": 2, "text": "and he held a little scroll opened in his hand. He put his right foot on the sea, his left on the land,"}, {"pk": 4058662, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 10, "verse": 3, "text": "and he called out with a loud voice like a roaring lion. When he cried out, the seven thunders raised their voices."}, {"pk": 4058663, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 10, "verse": 4, "text": "And when the seven thunders spoke, I was about to write, but I heard a voice from heaven, saying, \u201cSeal up what the seven thunders said, \u24dd and do not write it down!\u201d", "comment": "\u24dd Dn 8:26; 12:4,9"}, {"pk": 4058664, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 10, "verse": 5, "text": "Then the angel that I had seen standing on the sea and on the land raised his right hand to heaven."}, {"pk": 4058665, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 10, "verse": 6, "text": "He swore by the one who lives forever and ever, \u24d0 who created heaven and what is in it, the earth and what is in it, and the sea and what is in it: \u201cThere will no longer be a delay,", "comment": "\u24d0 Dn 12:7"}, {"pk": 4058666, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 10, "verse": 7, "text": "but in the days when the seventh angel \u24d1 will blow his trumpet, then the mystery of God \u24d2 will be completed, as he announced to his servants the prophets.\u201d \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d2 Rv 1:20; 17:5,7
\u24d1 Rv 11:15; 16:17
\u24d3 2Kg 9:7; 17:23; Ezk 38:17; Am 3:7; Zch 1:6; 1Pt 2:10-12"}, {"pk": 4058667, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 10, "verse": 8, "text": "Then the voice that I heard from heaven spoke to me again and said, \u201cGo, take the scroll that lies open in the hand of the angel who is standing on the sea and on the land.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4058668, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 10, "verse": 9, "text": "So I went to the angel and asked him to give me the little scroll. He said to me, \u201cTake and eat it; it will be bitter in your stomach, but it will be as sweet as honey in your mouth.\u201d \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d4 Ps 119:103; Jr 15:16; Ezk 2:8\u20143:3"}, {"pk": 4058669, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 10, "verse": 10, "text": "Then I took the little scroll from the angel\u2019s hand and ate it. It was as sweet as honey in my mouth, but when I ate it, my stomach became bitter. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d5 Nm 5:24; Ezk 3:1-3"}, {"pk": 4058670, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 10, "verse": 11, "text": "And they said to me, \u201cYou must prophesy again about [3] many peoples, nations, languages, and kings.\u201d \u24d6", "comment": "[3] Or prophesy again against
\u24d6 Dn 3:4,7; 4:1; 5:19; 7:14; Rv 5:9; 7:9; 11:9"}, {"pk": 4058671, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 11, "verse": 1, "text": "Then I was given a measuring reed \u24d7 like a rod, [1] with these words: \u201cGo [2] and measure the temple of God and the altar, and count those who worship there.", "comment": "[1] Other mss add and the angel stood up
\u24d7 Ezk 40:3,5; 42:15-19; Rv 21:15
[2] Lit \u201cArise"}, {"pk": 4058672, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 11, "verse": 2, "text": "But exclude the courtyard outside the temple. \u24d8 Don\u2019t measure it, because it is given to the nations, [3] \u24d9 and they will trample the holy city \u24da for forty-two months. \u24db", "comment": "\u24da Rv 21:1
\u24d8 Ezk 40:17,20; 42:14
[3] Or Gentiles
\u24d9 Lk 21:24
\u24db Dn 7:25; 12:7,11; Rv 12:6,14; 13:5"}, {"pk": 4058673, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 11, "verse": 3, "text": "I will grant [4] my two witnesses authority to prophesy for 1,260 days, dressed in sackcloth.\u201d \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Gn 37:34; 2Sm 3:31; 1Kg 20:31-32; 21:25-29; 2Kg 19:1-2; 1Ch 21:16; Is 3:24; 20:2; Jr 6:26
[4] Or I will give to"}, {"pk": 4058674, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 11, "verse": 4, "text": "These are the two olive trees and the two lampstands that stand before the Lord [5] of the earth. \u24dd", "comment": "[5] Other mss read God
\u24dd Zch 4:3,11-14"}, {"pk": 4058675, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 11, "verse": 5, "text": "If anyone wants to harm them, fire comes from their mouths and consumes their enemies; \u24d0 if anyone wants to harm them, he must be killed in this way.", "comment": "\u24d0 2Kg 1:10-12; Jr 5:14; Rv 9:17"}, {"pk": 4058676, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 11, "verse": 6, "text": "They have authority to close up the sky so that it does not rain during the days of their prophecy. \u24d1 They also have power over the waters to turn them into blood \u24d2 and to strike the earth with every plague whenever they want. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Ex 5:3; 9:15; Jr 21:6; Ezk 28:23; Zch 14:12,15
\u24d1 Gn 8:2; Dt 11:17; 1Kg 8:35; 17:1; 2Ch 6:26; 7:13; Lk 4:25
\u24d2 Ex 4:9; 7:17-21; Rv 16:4"}, {"pk": 4058677, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 11, "verse": 7, "text": "When they finish their testimony, the beast \u24d4 that comes up out of the abyss \u24d5 will make war on them, conquer them, and kill them.", "comment": "\u24d4 Dn 7:11; Rv 13:1-18; 17:8
\u24d5 Ps 140:10; Lk 8:31; Rm 10:7; Rv 9:1,11; 17:8; 20:1-3"}, {"pk": 4058678, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 11, "verse": 8, "text": "Their dead bodies [6] \u24d6 will lie in the main street [7] of the great city, \u24d7 which figuratively [8] is called Sodom \u24d8 and Egypt, \u24d9 where also their Lord was crucified.", "comment": "\u24d8 Is 1:9,10; 3:9; Jr 23:14; Ezk 16:46,49
[6] Or Their corpse
\u24d6 Is 66:24
[7] Or lie on the broad street
\u24d7 Rv 16:19; 17:18; 18:10,16-21,24
[8] Or spiritually
\u24d9 Ezk 23:3,8,19,27"}, {"pk": 4058679, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 11, "verse": 9, "text": "And some of [9] the peoples, tribes, languages, and nations \u24da will view their bodies for three and a half days and not permit their bodies to be put into a tomb. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Lv 26:30; 2Sm 4:12; Is 66:24
[9] Lit And from
\u24da Rv 5:9; 7:9; 10:11"}, {"pk": 4058680, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 11, "verse": 10, "text": "Those who live on the earth will gloat \u24dc over them and celebrate and send gifts to one another because these two prophets had tormented those who live on the earth.", "comment": "\u24dc Ps 25:2; 94:3; Pr 24:17; Ob 12-13"}, {"pk": 4058681, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 11, "verse": 11, "text": "But after three and a half days, the breath [10] of life \u24dd from God entered them, and they stood on their feet. Great fear fell on those who saw them.", "comment": "[10] Or spirit
\u24dd Gn 2:7; 6:17; 7:15,22; Ezk 37:5"}, {"pk": 4058682, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 11, "verse": 12, "text": "Then they heard [11] a loud voice from heaven saying to them, \u201cCome up here.\u201d They went up to heaven in a cloud, while their enemies watched them. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 2Kg 2:1; Mk 16:19; Lk 24:51; Ac 1:9-10
[11] Other mss read Then I heard"}, {"pk": 4058683, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 11, "verse": 13, "text": "At that moment a violent earthquake took place, \u24d1 a tenth of the city fell, and seven thousand people were killed in the earthquake. The survivors were terrified and gave glory to the God of heaven.", "comment": "\u24d1 Is 29:6; Ezk 38:19"}, {"pk": 4058684, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 11, "verse": 14, "text": "The second woe \u24d2 has passed. Take note: The third woe is coming soon!", "comment": "\u24d2 Rv 8:13; 9:12"}, {"pk": 4058685, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 11, "verse": 15, "text": "The seventh angel blew his trumpet, \u24d3 and there were loud voices in heaven saying, The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom
of our Lord and of his Christ,
and he will reign forever and ever. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d4 2Sm 7:16; Is 37:16; Dn 7:14,18; Lk 1:32-33
\u24d3 Is 27:13"}, {"pk": 4058686, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 11, "verse": 16, "text": "The twenty-four elders, who were seated before God on their thrones, fell facedown and worshiped God,"}, {"pk": 4058687, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 11, "verse": 17, "text": "saying, We give you thanks, Lord God, the Almighty,
who is and who was, [12] \u24d5
because you have taken your great power
and have begun to reign. \u24d6
", "comment": "[12] Other mss add and who is to come
\u24d5 Rv 1:4,8; 4:8; 16:5
\u24d6 Lk 1:33; 1Co 15:25; Rv 19:6"}, {"pk": 4058688, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 11, "verse": 18, "text": "The nations were angry, \u24d7
but your wrath has come.
The time has come
for the dead to be judged
and to give the reward
to your servants the prophets, \u24d8
to the saints, and to those who fear your name,
both small and great, \u24d9
and the time has come to destroy
those who destroy the earth.
", "comment": "\u24d8 Rv 10:7
\u24d9 2Kg 23:2; Ps 115:13; Rv 19:5
\u24d7 Ps 2:1"}, {"pk": 4058689, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 11, "verse": 19, "text": "Then the temple of God in heaven was opened, and the ark of his covenant [13] appeared in his temple. There were flashes of lightning, rumblings and peals of thunder, \u24da an earthquake, [14] and severe hail.", "comment": "[13] Other mss read ark of the covenant of the Lord
[14] Other mss omit an earthquake
\u24da Rv 4:5; 8:5"}, {"pk": 4058690, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 12, "verse": 1, "text": "A great sign [1] appeared in heaven: \u24db a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet and a crown of twelve stars on her head. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24db Mt 24:30
\u24dc Gn 37:9-10
[1] Or great symbolic display; see Rv 12:3"}, {"pk": 4058691, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 12, "verse": 2, "text": "She was pregnant and cried out in labor and agony as she was about to give birth. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 48:6; Is 13:8; Jr 22:23"}, {"pk": 4058692, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 12, "verse": 3, "text": "Then another sign [2] appeared in heaven: There was a great fiery red dragon \u24d0 having seven heads and ten horns, \u24d1 and on its heads were seven crowns. [3]", "comment": "\u24d0 Rv 13:2,4,11; 20:2
[3] Or diadems
[2] Or another symbolic display
\u24d1 Dn 7:7,20,24; Rv 13:1; 17:3-18"}, {"pk": 4058693, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 12, "verse": 4, "text": "Its tail swept away a third of the stars in heaven and hurled them to the earth. \u24d2 And the dragon stood in front of the woman who was about to give birth, so that when she did give birth it might devour her child. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Mt 2:16
\u24d2 Dn 8:10; Rv 8:7,12"}, {"pk": 4058694, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 12, "verse": 5, "text": "She gave birth to a Son, a male who is going to rule [4] all nations with an iron rod. \u24d4 Her child was caught up to God and to his throne.", "comment": "[4] Or shepherd
\u24d4 Ps 2:7-9; Rv 2:27; 19:15"}, {"pk": 4058695, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 12, "verse": 6, "text": "The woman fled into the wilderness, where she had a place prepared by God, \u24d5 to be nourished there [5] for 1,260 days. \u24d6", "comment": "[5] Or God, that they might feed her there
\u24d6 Dt 1:31; 2:7; Dn 12:11; Rv 11:2-3; 12:14; 13:5
\u24d5 Ex 16:4; 1Kg 19:3-8; Hs 2:14"}, {"pk": 4058696, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 12, "verse": 7, "text": "Then war broke out in heaven: Michael \u24d7 and his angels fought against the dragon. The dragon and his angels also fought,", "comment": "\u24d7 Dn 10:13,21; 12:1; Jd 9"}, {"pk": 4058697, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 12, "verse": 8, "text": "but he could not prevail, \u24d8 and there was no place for them in heaven any longer. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d8 1Sm 2:9; Ps 21:11; Jr 20:11
\u24d9 Jb 2:1"}, {"pk": 4058698, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 12, "verse": 9, "text": "So the great dragon was thrown out\u2009\u2014\u2009the ancient serpent, \u24da who is called the devil and Satan, \u24db the one who deceives the whole world. \u24dc He was thrown to earth, and his angels with him. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24da Gn 3:1
\u24db Lk 10:18; Rm 16:20; Rv 2:9; 3:9; 20:2,7
\u24dc Rv 13:14; 20:3,8,10
\u24dd Mt 25:41; Lk 10:18; Jn 12:31"}, {"pk": 4058699, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 12, "verse": 10, "text": "Then I heard a loud voice in heaven say, The salvation and the power
and the kingdom of our God
and the authority of his Christ
have now come, \u24d0
because the accuser \u24d1 of our brothers and sisters,
who accuses them
before our God day and night,
has been thrown down.
", "comment": "\u24d0 Rv 11:17; 19:1
\u24d1 Jb 1:6-12; 2:1-5; Zch 3:1; Rm 8:33-34"}, {"pk": 4058700, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 12, "verse": 11, "text": "They conquered him
by the blood of the Lamb \u24d2
and by the word of their testimony; \u24d3
for they did not love their lives
to the point of death. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d3 Rv 6:9
\u24d4 Lk 14:26; Jn 12:25; Heb 11:32-37; Rv 2:10
\u24d2 1Pt 1:19; Rv 5:9; 7:14"}, {"pk": 4058701, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 12, "verse": 12, "text": "Therefore rejoice, you heavens,
and you who dwell in them! \u24d5
Woe to the earth and the sea,
because the devil has come down to you
with great fury,
because he knows his time is short.
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 96:11; Is 49:13"}, {"pk": 4058702, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 12, "verse": 13, "text": "When the dragon saw that he had been thrown down to the earth, he persecuted [6] the woman who had given birth to the male child.", "comment": "[6] Or pursued"}, {"pk": 4058703, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 12, "verse": 14, "text": "The woman was given two wings of a great eagle, \u24d6 so that she could fly from the serpent\u2019s presence to her place in the wilderness, where she was nourished for a time, times, and half a time. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Dn 7:25; 12:7; Rv 11:2; 13:5
\u24d6 Ex 19:4; Dt 32:10-11; Is 40:31"}, {"pk": 4058704, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 12, "verse": 15, "text": "From his mouth the serpent spewed water like a river flowing after the woman, to sweep her away with a flood."}, {"pk": 4058705, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 12, "verse": 16, "text": "But the earth helped the woman. The earth opened its mouth and swallowed up the river that the dragon had spewed from his mouth."}, {"pk": 4058706, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 12, "verse": 17, "text": "So the dragon was furious with the woman and went off to wage war \u24d8 against the rest of her offspring [7] \u24d9 \u2009\u2014\u2009those who keep the commands of God \u24da and hold firmly to the testimony about Jesus. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Rv 1:2,9; 19:10; 20:4
\u24d9 Gn 3:15
\u24da 1Co 7:19
\u24d8 Rv 11:7; 13:7
[7] Or seed"}, {"pk": 4058707, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 12, "verse": 18, "text": "The dragon [8] stood on the sand of the sea. [9]", "comment": "[9] Some translations put Rv 12:18 either in Rv 12:17 or Rv 13:1.
[8] Or he; other mss read I"}, {"pk": 4058708, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 13, "verse": 1, "text": "And I saw a beast coming up out of the sea. \u24dc It had ten horns and seven heads. On its horns were ten crowns, [1] \u24dd and on its heads were blasphemous names. [2] \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Rv 17:3
\u24dd Rv 12:3
[2] Other mss read heads was a blasphemous name
\u24dc Dn 7:3
[1] Or diadems"}, {"pk": 4058709, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 13, "verse": 2, "text": "The beast I saw was like a leopard, its feet were like a bear\u2019s, and its mouth was like a lion\u2019s mouth. \u24d1 The dragon gave the beast his power, his throne, and great authority.", "comment": "\u24d1 Dn 7:4-6"}, {"pk": 4058710, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 13, "verse": 3, "text": "One of its heads appeared to be fatally wounded, but its fatal wound was healed. The whole earth was amazed and followed the beast. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Rv 17:8"}, {"pk": 4058711, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 13, "verse": 4, "text": "They worshiped the dragon \u24d3 because he gave authority to the beast. And they worshiped the beast, saying, \u201cWho is like the beast? \u24d4 Who is able to wage war against it?\u201d", "comment": "\u24d3 Rv 12:3
\u24d4 Ex 15:11; Is 46:5"}, {"pk": 4058712, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 13, "verse": 5, "text": "The beast was given a mouth to utter boasts and blasphemies. \u24d5 It was allowed to exercise authority [3] [4] for forty-two months. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Rv 11:2
\u24d5 Dn 7:8,11,20
[3] Other mss read to wage war
[4] Or to rule"}, {"pk": 4058713, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 13, "verse": 6, "text": "It began to speak [5] blasphemies against God: to blaspheme his name and his dwelling\u2009\u2014\u2009those who dwell in heaven.", "comment": "[5] Or He opened his mouth in"}, {"pk": 4058714, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 13, "verse": 7, "text": "And it was permitted to wage war against the saints and to conquer them. \u24d7 It was also given authority \u24d8 over every tribe, people, language, and nation. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d7 Rv 12:17
\u24d9 Rv 5:9; 7:9; 11:9; 14:6
\u24d8 Jr 27:6; Dn 7:6,14; Lk 4:6; Jn 19:11"}, {"pk": 4058715, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 13, "verse": 8, "text": "All those who live on the earth will worship it, everyone whose name was not written from the foundation of the world in the book [6] of life \u24da of the Lamb who was slaughtered. [7] \u24db", "comment": "[7] Or written in the book of life of the Lamb who was slaughtered from the foundation of the world
\u24db 1Pt 1:19-20; Rv 5:6,12; 7:14
[6] Or scroll
\u24da Ex 32:32-33; Ps 69:28; Php 4:3; Rv 3:5; 17:8; 20:12,15; 21:27"}, {"pk": 4058716, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 13, "verse": 9, "text": "If anyone has ears to hear, let him listen. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24dc Mt 11:15; Rv 2:7,11,17,19; 3:6,13,22"}, {"pk": 4058717, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 13, "verse": 10, "text": "If anyone is to be taken captive,
into captivity he goes.
If anyone is to be killed [8] with a sword,
with a sword he will be killed. \u24dd
This calls for endurance [9] and faithfulness from the saints. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd Jr 15:2; 43:11
\u24d0 Rv 14:12
[8] Other mss read anyone kills
[9] Or Here is the perseverance"}, {"pk": 4058718, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 13, "verse": 11, "text": "Then I saw another beast coming up out of the earth; it had two horns like a lamb, [10] \u24d1 but it spoke like a dragon.", "comment": "\u24d1 Dn 8:3
[10] Or ram"}, {"pk": 4058719, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 13, "verse": 12, "text": "It exercises all the authority of the first beast on its behalf and compels the earth and those who live on it to worship the first beast, whose fatal wound was healed."}, {"pk": 4058720, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 13, "verse": 13, "text": "It also performs great signs, \u24d2 even causing fire to come down from heaven to earth in front of people. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d2 Dt 13:1-3; Mk 13:22; 2Th 2:9-11
\u24d3 1Kg 18:38; 2Kg 1:10; Lk 9:54"}, {"pk": 4058721, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 13, "verse": 14, "text": "It deceives those who live on the earth \u24d4 because of the signs that it is permitted to perform in the presence of the beast, \u24d5 telling those who live on the earth to make an image [11] of the beast who was wounded by the sword and yet lived.", "comment": "[11] Or a statue, or a likeness
\u24d4 Rv 12:9
\u24d5 2Th 2:9-12; Rv 19:20"}, {"pk": 4058722, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 13, "verse": 15, "text": "It was permitted to give breath [12] to the image of the beast, so that the image of the beast could both speak and cause whoever would not worship the image of the beast to be killed. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d6 Dn 3:5-6; Rv 20:4
[12] Or a spirit, or life"}, {"pk": 4058723, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 13, "verse": 16, "text": "And it makes everyone\u2009\u2014\u2009small and great, rich and poor, free and slave\u2009\u2014\u2009to receive a mark on his right hand or on his forehead, \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Rv 14:1,9,11; 16:2; 19:20; 20:4"}, {"pk": 4058724, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 13, "verse": 17, "text": "so that no one can buy or sell unless he has the mark: the beast\u2019s name or the number of its name."}, {"pk": 4058725, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 13, "verse": 18, "text": "This calls for wisdom: [13] \u24d8 Let the one who has understanding calculate [14] the number of the beast, because it is the number of a person. Its number is 666. [15]", "comment": "[15] Other Gk mss read 616
\u24d8 Rv 17:9
[14] Or count, or figure out
[13] Or Here is wisdom"}, {"pk": 4058726, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 14, "verse": 1, "text": "Then I looked, and there was the Lamb, standing on Mount Zion, \u24d9 and with him were 144,000 who had his name and his Father\u2019s name written on their foreheads. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Dt 6:8; Ezk 9:4; Rv 3:12; 7:3; 9:4; 13:16; 22:4
\u24d9 Is 18:7; 24:23; Mc 4:7"}, {"pk": 4058727, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 14, "verse": 2, "text": "I heard a sound [1] from heaven like the sound of cascading waters \u24db and like the rumbling of loud thunder. The sound I heard was like harpists playing on their harps. \u24dc", "comment": "[1] Or voice
\u24dc Rv 5:8
\u24db Ezk 1:24; 43:2; Rv 1:15; 19:6"}, {"pk": 4058728, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 14, "verse": 3, "text": "They sang [2] a new song \u24dd before the throne and before the four living creatures and the elders, \u24d0 but no one could learn the song except the 144,000 who had been redeemed from the earth.", "comment": "[2] Other mss add as it were
\u24d0 Rv 4:4,6
\u24dd Rv 5:9"}, {"pk": 4058729, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 14, "verse": 4, "text": "These are the ones who have not defiled themselves with women, since they remained virgins. \u24d1 These are the ones who follow the Lamb wherever he goes. They were redeemed [3] from humanity as the firstfruits \u24d2 for God and the Lamb.", "comment": "[3] Other mss add by Jesus
\u24d2 Dt 21:17; Jr 2:3; Jms 1:18
\u24d1 1Sm 21:4-5"}, {"pk": 4058730, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 14, "verse": 5, "text": "No lie was found in their mouths; they are blameless. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Zph 3:13; Jn 1:47"}, {"pk": 4058731, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 14, "verse": 6, "text": "Then I saw another angel \u24d4 flying high overhead, \u24d5 with the eternal gospel to announce to the inhabitants of the earth\u2009\u2014\u2009to every nation, tribe, language, and people. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d4 Rv 7:2; 8:3; 14:15,17-18; 18:1
\u24d6 Rv 5:9; 7:9; 11:9; 13:7
\u24d5 Rv 8:13"}, {"pk": 4058732, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 14, "verse": 7, "text": "He spoke with a loud voice: \u24d7 \u201cFear God \u24d8 and give him glory, \u24d9 because the hour of his judgment has come. \u24da Worship the one who made heaven and earth, \u24db the sea and the springs of water.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d8 Gn 22:12; 42:18; Ps 66:16; Ec 5:7; 12:13; Ac 13:16,26; 1Pt 2:17
\u24da Rv 18:10
\u24d7 Rv 1:10; 8:13; 10:3
\u24db Ps 115:15; 121:2; 124:8; 134:3; 146:6
\u24d9 Jos 7:19; 1Sm 6:5; Jr 13:16; Lk 17:18; Rv 4:9; 16:9; 19:7"}, {"pk": 4058733, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 14, "verse": 8, "text": "And another, a second angel, followed, saying, \u201cIt has fallen, Babylon the Great \u24dc has fallen. [4] She made all the nations drink the wine of her sexual immorality, [5] which brings wrath.\u201d \u24dd", "comment": "[4] Other mss omit the second has fallen
\u24dc Dn 4:30; Rv 16:19; 17:5; 18:2
[5] Or wine of her passionate immorality
\u24dd Is 21:9; Jr 51:7-8,49; Rv 17:2,4; 18:2-3"}, {"pk": 4058734, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 14, "verse": 9, "text": "And another, a third angel, followed them and spoke with a loud voice: \u201cIf anyone worships the beast and its image and receives a mark on his forehead or on his hand,"}, {"pk": 4058735, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 14, "verse": 10, "text": "he will also drink the wine of God\u2019s wrath, which is poured full strength into the cup of his anger. \u24d0 He will be tormented with fire and sulfur \u24d1 in the sight of the holy angels and in the sight of the Lamb,", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 75:8; Is 51:17; Jr 25:15-17; Rv 17:2,4; 18:2-3
\u24d1 Lk 17:29; Rv 20:10; 21:8"}, {"pk": 4058736, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 14, "verse": 11, "text": "and the smoke of their torment will go up forever and ever. \u24d2 There is no rest [6] \u24d3 day or night for those who worship the beast and its image, or anyone who receives the mark \u24d4 of its name.", "comment": "\u24d3 Ps 22:2; Is 23:12; 62:6; Jr 45:3; Lm 2:18
\u24d2 Is 1:31; 34:10; 66:24; Rv 19:3
[6] Or They have no rest
\u24d4 Gn 4:15; Ex 12:13; Ezk 9:4,6; Rv 13:16; 16:2; 19:20"}, {"pk": 4058737, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 14, "verse": 12, "text": "This calls for endurance from the saints, \u24d5 who keep God\u2019s commands and their faith in Jesus.\u201d [7]", "comment": "\u24d5 Rv 13:10
[7] Or and the faith of Jesus, or and faithfulness to Jesus"}, {"pk": 4058738, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 14, "verse": 13, "text": "Then I heard a voice from heaven saying, \u201cWrite: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.\u201d \u24d6 \u201cYes,\u201d says the Spirit, \u201cso they will rest from their labors, since their works follow them.\u201d", "comment": "\u24d6 Rv 1:3; 16:15; 19:9; 20:6; 22:7,14"}, {"pk": 4058739, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 14, "verse": 14, "text": "Then I looked, and there was a white cloud, and one like the Son of Man [8] \u24d7 was seated on the cloud, with a golden crown on his head and a sharp sickle in his hand.", "comment": "\u24d7 Dn 7:13; Lk 21:27; Rv 1:13
[8] Or like a son of man"}, {"pk": 4058740, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 14, "verse": 15, "text": "Another angel came out of the temple, crying out in a loud voice to the one who was seated on the cloud, \u201cUse your sickle and reap, for the time to reap has come, since the harvest of the earth is ripe.\u201d \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Jl 3:13"}, {"pk": 4058741, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 14, "verse": 16, "text": "So the one seated on the cloud swung his sickle over the earth, and the earth was harvested."}, {"pk": 4058742, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 14, "verse": 17, "text": "Then another angel who also had a sharp sickle came out of the temple in heaven."}, {"pk": 4058743, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 14, "verse": 18, "text": "Yet another angel, who had authority over fire, came from the altar, and he called with a loud voice to the one who had the sharp sickle, \u201cUse your sharp sickle and gather the clusters of grapes from the vineyard of the earth, because its grapes have ripened.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4058744, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 14, "verse": 19, "text": "So the angel swung his sickle at the earth and gathered the grapes from the vineyard of the earth, and he threw them into the great winepress of God\u2019s wrath. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Rv 16:19; 19:15"}, {"pk": 4058745, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 14, "verse": 20, "text": "Then the press was trampled outside the city, and blood flowed out of the press up to the horses\u2019 bridles for about 180 miles. [9] \u24da", "comment": "[9] Lit 1,600 stadia
\u24da Is 63:1-6"}, {"pk": 4058746, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 15, "verse": 1, "text": "Then I saw another great and awe-inspiring sign [1] in heaven: \u24db seven angels with the seven last plagues; for with them God\u2019s wrath will be completed. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24db Mt 16:1; 24:30; Lk 21:11; Ac 2:19; Rv 12:1,3; 13:13
[1] Or and awesome symbolic display
\u24dc Jn 19:30; Rv 10:7; 16:17; 17:17"}, {"pk": 4058747, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 15, "verse": 2, "text": "I also saw something like a sea of glass \u24dd mixed with fire, and those who had won the victory over the beast, its image, [2] and the number of its name, were standing on the sea of glass with harps from God. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Rv 5:8; 14:2
\u24dd Rv 4:6
[2] Other mss add his mark"}, {"pk": 4058748, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 15, "verse": 3, "text": "They sang the song of God\u2019s servant Moses \u24d1 and the song of the Lamb: Great and awe-inspiring are your works,
Lord God, the Almighty;
just and true \u24d2 are your ways,
King of the nations. [3] \u24d3
", "comment": "\u24d2 Rv 16:7; 19:2
\u24d1 Ex 15:1; Dt 31:22
[3] Other mss read ages
\u24d3 Dn 2:37; Lk 22:25; 1Tm 6:15; Rv 17:14; 19:16"}, {"pk": 4058749, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 15, "verse": 4, "text": "Lord, who will not fear
and glorify your name?
For you alone are holy. \u24d4
All the nations will come
and worship before you \u24d5
because your righteous acts
have been revealed.
", "comment": "\u24d4 Is 8:13
\u24d5 Ps 86:9; 113:4; Is 52:10; 61:11; Jr 3:17; 33:9"}, {"pk": 4058750, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 15, "verse": 5, "text": "After this I looked, and the heavenly temple\u2009\u2014\u2009the tabernacle of testimony \u24d6 \u2009\u2014\u2009was opened. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 Ex 38:21; Nm 17:7; 18:2
\u24d7 Rv 11:19"}, {"pk": 4058751, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 15, "verse": 6, "text": "Out of the temple came the seven angels with the seven plagues, dressed in pure, bright linen, with golden sashes wrapped around their chests."}, {"pk": 4058752, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 15, "verse": 7, "text": "One of the four living creatures gave the seven angels seven golden bowls filled with the wrath of God who lives forever and ever. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d8 Ex 15:18; Ps 10:16; 45:6; 48:14; Gl 1:5; Eph 3:21; Php 4:20; 1Tm 1:17; 2Tm 4:18; Heb 1:8; 13:21; 1Pt 4:11; Rv 1:6,18; 4:9-10; 5:13; 7:12; 10:6; 11:15"}, {"pk": 4058753, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 15, "verse": 8, "text": "Then the temple was filled with smoke from the glory of God and from his power, \u24d9 and no one could enter the temple until the seven plagues of the seven angels were completed.", "comment": "\u24d9 Ex 19:18; 20:18; Is 4:5; 6:4"}, {"pk": 4058754, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 16, "verse": 1, "text": "Then I heard a loud voice from the temple saying to the seven angels, \u24da \u201cGo and pour out the seven [1] bowls \u24db of God\u2019s wrath on the earth.\u201d", "comment": "[1] Other mss omit seven
\u24da Rv 8:2,6; 15:1,6-8
\u24db Rv 17:1; 21:9"}, {"pk": 4058755, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 16, "verse": 2, "text": "The first went and poured out his bowl on the earth, and severely painful sores \u24dc broke out on the people who had the mark of the beast and who worshiped its image.", "comment": "\u24dc Ex 9:9-11; Dt 28:27,35; Jb 2:7; Is 1:6; Jr 30:12-17"}, {"pk": 4058756, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 16, "verse": 3, "text": "The second [2] poured out his bowl into the sea. It turned to blood like that of a dead person, and all life in the sea died. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Rv 8:8-9
[2] Other mss add angel"}, {"pk": 4058757, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 16, "verse": 4, "text": "The third [3] poured out his bowl into the rivers and the springs of water, and they became blood. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Ex 7:17-21
[3] Other mss add angel"}, {"pk": 4058758, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 16, "verse": 5, "text": "I heard the angel of the waters say, You are just,
the Holy One, \u24d1 who is and who was, \u24d2
because you have passed judgment on these things.
", "comment": "\u24d1 Is 5:19; 41:20; 45:11
\u24d2 Rv 11:17"}, {"pk": 4058759, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 16, "verse": 6, "text": "Because they poured out
the blood of the saints and the prophets, \u24d3
you have given them blood to drink;
they deserve it! \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d3 2Kg 9:7; Mt 23:30; Lk 11:50; Rv 17:6; 18:24
\u24d4 Is 49:26"}, {"pk": 4058760, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 16, "verse": 7, "text": "I heard the altar say, Yes, Lord God, the Almighty,
true and just are your judgments. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d5 Ps 19:9; Rv 19:2"}, {"pk": 4058761, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 16, "verse": 8, "text": "The fourth [4] poured out his bowl on the sun. It was allowed to scorch people with fire,", "comment": "[4] Other mss add angel"}, {"pk": 4058762, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 16, "verse": 9, "text": "and people were scorched by the intense heat. So they blasphemed the name of God, \u24d6 who has the power [5] over these plagues, and they did not repent and give him glory. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Rv 9:20-21
[5] Or authority
\u24d6 Lv 24:11; Is 52:5; Rm 2:24; 1Tm 6:1; Rv 13:6"}, {"pk": 4058763, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 16, "verse": 10, "text": "The fifth [6] poured out his bowl on the throne of the beast, \u24d8 and its kingdom was plunged into darkness. \u24d9 People [7] gnawed their tongues because of their pain", "comment": "\u24d8 Rv 2:13; 13:2
[6] Other mss add angel
[7] Lit They
\u24d9 Ex 10:21"}, {"pk": 4058764, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 16, "verse": 11, "text": "and blasphemed the God of heaven \u24da because of their pains and their sores, but they did not repent of their works.", "comment": "\u24da Rv 13:6"}, {"pk": 4058765, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 16, "verse": 12, "text": "The sixth [8] poured out his bowl on the great river Euphrates, \u24db and its water was dried up \u24dc to prepare the way for the kings from the east.", "comment": "[8] Other mss add angel
\u24db Gn 2:14; 15:18; Dt 11:24; 1Kg 4:21; Rv 9:14
\u24dc Ex 14:21-22,29; 15:19; Jos 2:10; 4:23; 5:1; 2Kg 2:8; Neh 9:11; Is 51:10"}, {"pk": 4058766, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 16, "verse": 13, "text": "Then I saw three unclean spirits like frogs \u24dd coming from the dragon\u2019s mouth, \u24d0 from the beast\u2019s mouth, \u24d1 and from the mouth of the false prophet. \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d0 Rv 12:9
\u24dd Ex 8:2-14; Lv 11:9-12,41-47
\u24d1 Rv 13:1
\u24d2 Rv 13:11-17"}, {"pk": 4058767, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 16, "verse": 14, "text": "For they are demonic spirits performing signs, \u24d3 who travel to the kings of the whole world to assemble them \u24d4 for the battle on the great day of God, the Almighty. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d3 2Th 2:9-10
\u24d4 1Kg 22:20-23; Mt 24:24; 2Th 2:10
\u24d5 Ezk 38\u201439; Jl 2:11; 3:2; Zch 14:2; Rv 19:11-21"}, {"pk": 4058768, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 16, "verse": 15, "text": "\u201cLook, I am coming like a thief. Blessed \u24d6is the one who is alert and remains clothed [9] \u24d7so that he may not go around naked and people see his shame.\u201d \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d6 Rv 1:3; 14:13; 19:9; 20:6; 22:7,14
[9] Or and guards his clothes
\u24d7 Lk 12:35-40; 1Th 5:2,6-8
\u24d8 Rv 3:18"}, {"pk": 4058769, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 16, "verse": 16, "text": "So they assembled the kings at the place called in Hebrew, Armageddon. [10] \u24d9", "comment": "[10] Some mss read Armagedon; other mss read Harmegedon; other mss read Mageddon; other mss read Magedon
\u24d9 Jdg 5:19; 2Kg 9:27; Ezk 38:8"}, {"pk": 4058770, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 16, "verse": 17, "text": "Then the seventh [11] poured out his bowl into the air, [12] and a loud voice came out of the temple [13] \u24da from the throne, saying, \u201cIt is done!\u201d", "comment": "[11] Other mss add angel
[12] Or bowl on the air
[13] Other mss add of heaven
\u24da Is 66:6"}, {"pk": 4058771, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 16, "verse": 18, "text": "There were flashes of lightning, rumblings, and peals of thunder. And a severe earthquake occurred like no other since people have been on the earth, so great was the quake. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Ex 19:16-19; Rv 4:5; 8:5; 11:19"}, {"pk": 4058772, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 16, "verse": 19, "text": "The great city \u24dc split into three parts, and the cities of the nations [14] fell. Babylon the Great was remembered in God\u2019s presence; he gave her the cup filled with the wine of his fierce anger. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dc Rv 18:10,16,18-19,21
[14] Or the Gentile cities
\u24dd Rv 14:19; 19:15"}, {"pk": 4058773, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 16, "verse": 20, "text": "Every island fled, and the mountains disappeared. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Ezk 38:20; Rv 6:14"}, {"pk": 4058774, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 16, "verse": 21, "text": "Enormous hailstones, each weighing about a hundred pounds, [15] fell from the sky on people, and they blasphemed God \u24d1 for the plague of hail because that plague was extremely severe. \u24d2", "comment": "[15] Lit about a talent; talents varied in weight upwards from 75 pounds
\u24d1 Rv 16:9,11
\u24d2 Jos 10:11; Ezk 38:22"}, {"pk": 4058775, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 17, "verse": 1, "text": "Then one of the seven angels who had the seven bowls \u24d3 came and spoke with me: \u201cCome, I will show you the judgment of the notorious prostitute [1] \u24d4 who is seated on many [2] waters. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d3 Rv 15:7; 16:1; 21:9
[1] Traditionally translated the great whore
\u24d4 Rv 19:2
[2] Or by many
\u24d5 Jr 51:13; Rv 17:15"}, {"pk": 4058776, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 17, "verse": 2, "text": "The kings of the earth \u24d6 committed sexual immorality with her, and those who live on the earth became drunk on the wine of her sexual immorality.\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 2:2; 76:12; Is 24:21; Ezk 27:33; Rv 1:5; 6:15; 18:9; 19:19; 21:24
\u24d7 Is 23:16-17; Nah 3:4; Rv 14:8; 18:3"}, {"pk": 4058777, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 17, "verse": 3, "text": "Then he carried me away in the Spirit [3] \u24d8 to a wilderness. I saw a woman sitting on a scarlet beast that was covered [4] with blasphemous names and had seven heads and ten horns. \u24d9", "comment": "[3] Or in spirit
\u24d8 Ezk 8:3; 11:24; Lk 4:1,14; Rv 1:10; 4:2; 21:10
[4] Or was filled
\u24d9 Rv 12:3,6; 13:1"}, {"pk": 4058778, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 17, "verse": 4, "text": "The woman was dressed in purple and scarlet, adorned with gold, jewels, and pearls. \u24da She had a golden cup in her hand filled with everything detestable \u24db and with the impurities of her [5] prostitution.", "comment": "\u24da Ezk 28:13; Rv 18:16
\u24db Mt 24:15; Mk 13:14; Lk 16:15; Rv 21:27
[5] Other mss read earth\u2019s"}, {"pk": 4058779, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 17, "verse": 5, "text": "On her forehead was written a name, a mystery: \u24dc BABYLON THE GREAT, THE MOTHER OF PROSTITUTES AND OF THE DETESTABLE THINGS OF THE EARTH.", "comment": "\u24dc Rv 14:1"}, {"pk": 4058780, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 17, "verse": 6, "text": "Then I saw that the woman was drunk with the blood of the saints and with the blood of the witnesses to Jesus. \u24dd When I saw her, I was greatly astonished.", "comment": "\u24dd Dt 32:42; Is 49:26; 63:6; Ezk 39:19"}, {"pk": 4058781, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 17, "verse": 7, "text": "Then the angel said to me, \u201cWhy are you astonished? I will explain to you the mystery of the woman and of the beast, with the seven heads and the ten horns, that carries her."}, {"pk": 4058782, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 17, "verse": 8, "text": "The beast that you saw was, and is not, and is about to come up from the abyss \u24d0 and go to destruction. \u24d1 Those who live on the earth whose names have not been written in the book of life from the foundation of the world \u24d2 will be astonished when they see the beast that was, and is not, and is to come. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 140:10; Lk 8:31; Rm 10:7; Rv 9:1,11; 11:7; 20:1-3
\u24d1 Mt 7:13; Jn 17:12; Rm 9:22; Php 3:19; 2Th 2:3; 2Pt 3:7; Rv 1:18; 2:8
\u24d2 Ps 69:28; Is 4:3; Mt 25:34; Eph 1:4; Php 4:3; 1Pt 1:20; Rv 3:5; 13:8; 20:12,15; 21:27
\u24d3 Ps 48:5; Rv 13:3,12,14"}, {"pk": 4058783, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 17, "verse": 9, "text": "This calls for a mind that has wisdom: [6] \u24d4 \u201cThe seven heads are seven mountains on which the woman is seated. They are also seven kings:", "comment": "[6] Or Here is the mind of wisdom
\u24d4 Rv 13:18"}, {"pk": 4058784, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 17, "verse": 10, "text": "Five have fallen, one is, the other has not yet come, and when he comes, he must remain for only a little while."}, {"pk": 4058785, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 17, "verse": 11, "text": "The beast that was and is not, is itself an eighth king, but it belongs to the seven and is going to destruction."}, {"pk": 4058786, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 17, "verse": 12, "text": "The ten horns you saw are ten kings \u24d5 who have not yet received a kingdom, but they will receive authority as kings with the beast for one hour. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d5 Dn 7:24; Rv 13:1
\u24d6 Rv 18:10,17,19"}, {"pk": 4058787, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 17, "verse": 13, "text": "These have one purpose, and they give their power and authority to the beast."}, {"pk": 4058788, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 17, "verse": 14, "text": "These will make war against the Lamb, but the Lamb will conquer them because he is Lord of lords and King of kings. \u24d7 Those with him are called, chosen, and faithful.\u201d \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d7 Dt 10:17; Ps 136:2-3; Dn 2:47; 1Tm 6:15; Rv 1:5; 19:11-21
\u24d8 Rv 12:11; 13:8"}, {"pk": 4058789, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 17, "verse": 15, "text": "He also said to me, \u201cThe waters you saw, \u24d9 where the prostitute was seated, are peoples, multitudes, nations, and languages. \u24da", "comment": "\u24d9 Jr 51:13
\u24da Is 17:12; Jr 51:58; Dn 5:19; Hab 2:8; Rv 5:9; 7:9; 10:11; 11:9; 13:7; 14:6"}, {"pk": 4058790, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 17, "verse": 16, "text": "The ten horns you saw, and the beast, will hate the prostitute. \u24db They will make her desolate and naked, devour her flesh, and burn her up with fire. \u24dc", "comment": "\u24db 2Sm 13:15-20; Ezk 23:22-35
\u24dc Lv 20:14; 21:9"}, {"pk": 4058791, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 17, "verse": 17, "text": "For God has put it into their hearts to carry out his plan by having one purpose \u24dd and to give their kingdom [7] to the beast until the words of God are fulfilled. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24dd Gn 50:20
[7] Or sovereignty
\u24d0 Jr 51:12; Rv 10:7"}, {"pk": 4058792, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 17, "verse": 18, "text": "And the woman you saw is the great city that has royal power over the kings of the earth.\u201d"}, {"pk": 4058793, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 18, "verse": 1, "text": "After this I saw another angel with great authority coming down from heaven, \u24d1 and the earth was illuminated by his splendor.", "comment": "\u24d1 Dn 4:13,23; Rv 10:1; 20:1"}, {"pk": 4058794, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 18, "verse": 2, "text": "He called out in a mighty voice: It has fallen, [1]
Babylon the Great has fallen! \u24d2
She has become a home for demons,
a haunt for every unclean spirit,
a haunt for every unclean bird,
and a haunt [2] for every unclean and despicable beast. [3] \u24d3
", "comment": "[1] Other mss omit It has fallen
\u24d2 Is 21:9; Dn 4:30; Rv 14:8; 16:19; 17:5
[2] Or prison
[3] Other mss omit the words and a haunt for every unclean beast. The words and despicable then refer to the bird of the previous line.
\u24d3 Is 13:20-22; Mal 1:3"}, {"pk": 4058795, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 18, "verse": 3, "text": "For all the nations have drunk [4]
the wine of her sexual immorality,
which brings wrath. \u24d4
The kings of the earth
have committed sexual immorality with her,
and the merchants of the earth
have grown wealthy from her sensuality and excess. \u24d5
", "comment": "\u24d4 Rv 14:8; 17:2
[4] Some mss read collapsed; other mss read fallen
\u24d5 Ezk 16:29"}, {"pk": 4058796, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 18, "verse": 4, "text": "Then I heard another voice from heaven: Come out of her, my people,
so that you will not share in her sins \u24d6
or receive any of her plagues.
", "comment": "\u24d6 Is 52:11; Jr 50:8; 51:6,9,45; 2Co 6:17"}, {"pk": 4058797, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 18, "verse": 5, "text": "For her sins are piled up [5] to heaven, \u24d7
and God has remembered her crimes. \u24d8
", "comment": "\u24d7 Jr 51:9
[5] Or sins have reached up
\u24d8 2Sm 19:19; Neh 6:14; Ps 74:22; Is 64:9; Jr 14:10; 31:34; Hs 8:13"}, {"pk": 4058798, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 18, "verse": 6, "text": "Pay her back the way she also paid, \u24d9
and double it according to her works. \u24da
In the cup in which she mixed, \u24db
mix a double portion for her.
", "comment": "\u24d9 Jr 50:29
\u24da Ex 22:4,7,9; Is 40:2; Jr 16:18; 17:18
\u24db Rv 14:8"}, {"pk": 4058799, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 18, "verse": 7, "text": "As much as she glorified herself and indulged her sensual and excessive ways,
give her that much torment and grief.
For she says in her heart,
\u201cI sit as a queen;
I am not a widow,
and I will never see grief.\u201d \u24dc
", "comment": "\u24dc Is 47:7-8; Ezk 28:2-8; Zph 2:15"}, {"pk": 4058800, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 18, "verse": 8, "text": "For this reason her plagues will come in just one day\u2009\u2014
death and grief and famine. \u24dd
She will be burned up with fire, \u24d0
because the Lord God who judges \u24d1 her is mighty. \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24dd Is 47:9
\u24d0 Ps 21:9; 97:3; Is 33:12; 47:14; Rv 16:8; 17:16
\u24d1 Ps 7:8; 58:11; 96:10
\u24d2 Dt 10:17; Jos 4:24; Ps 24:8; Is 1:24"}, {"pk": 4058801, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 18, "verse": 9, "text": "The kings of the earth who have committed sexual immorality and shared her sensual and excessive ways will weep and mourn over her when they see the smoke from her burning."}, {"pk": 4058802, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 18, "verse": 10, "text": "They will stand far off in fear of her torment, \u24d3 saying, Woe, woe, the great city, \u24d4
Babylon, the mighty city!
For in a single hour
your judgment has come.
", "comment": "\u24d3 Ezk 26:16-18
\u24d4 Rv 11:8; 16:19; 17:18"}, {"pk": 4058803, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 18, "verse": 11, "text": "The merchants of the earth will weep and mourn over her, because no one buys their cargo any longer\u2009\u2014\u2009"}, {"pk": 4058804, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 18, "verse": 12, "text": "cargo of gold, silver, jewels, and pearls; fine linen, purple, silk, and scarlet; all kinds of fragrant wood products; objects of ivory; objects of expensive wood, brass, [6] iron, and marble;", "comment": "[6] Or bronze, or copper"}, {"pk": 4058805, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 18, "verse": 13, "text": "cinnamon, spice, [7] incense, myrrh, [8] and frankincense; wine, olive oil, fine flour, and grain; cattle and sheep; horses and carriages; and slaves\u2009\u2014\u2009human lives. \u24d5", "comment": "[7] Other mss omit spice
[8] Or perfume
\u24d5 Gn 36:6; Nm 31:32-35; 1Ch 5:21; Ezk 27:12-22"}, {"pk": 4058806, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 18, "verse": 14, "text": "The fruit you craved has left you.
All your splendid and glamorous things are gone;
they will never find them again.
"}, {"pk": 4058807, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 18, "verse": 15, "text": "The merchants of these things, who became rich from her, will stand far off in fear of her torment, weeping and mourning,"}, {"pk": 4058808, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 18, "verse": 16, "text": "saying, Woe, woe, the great city,
dressed in fine linen, purple, and scarlet,
adorned with gold, jewels, and pearls; \u24d6
", "comment": "\u24d6 Rv 17:4"}, {"pk": 4058809, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 18, "verse": 17, "text": "for in a single hour
such fabulous wealth was destroyed!
And every shipmaster, seafarer, the sailors, and all who do business by sea, stood far off"}, {"pk": 4058810, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 18, "verse": 18, "text": "as they watched the smoke from her burning and kept crying out: \u201cWho was like the great city?\u201d \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Ex 15:11; Dt 33:29; 2Sm 7:23; Ezk 27:32; Rv 13:4"}, {"pk": 4058811, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 18, "verse": 19, "text": "They threw dust on their heads and kept crying out, weeping, and mourning, \u24d8 Woe, woe, the great city, \u24d9
where all those who have ships on the sea
became rich from her wealth;
for in a single hour she was destroyed.
", "comment": "\u24d8 Ezk 27:30
\u24d9 Rv 18:10,16"}, {"pk": 4058812, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 18, "verse": 20, "text": "Rejoice over her, heaven,
and you saints, apostles, and prophets, \u24da
because God has pronounced on her the judgment \u24db she passed on you!
", "comment": "\u24da Rv 12:12
\u24db Ps 48:11; 97:8"}, {"pk": 4058813, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 18, "verse": 21, "text": "Then a mighty angel \u24dc picked up a stone like a large millstone and threw it into the sea, saying, In this way, Babylon the great city
will be thrown down violently \u24dd
and never be found again. \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24dc Rv 5:2; 10:1
\u24dd Jr 51:59-64
\u24d0 Rv 16:20; 18:11,14,22-23"}, {"pk": 4058814, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 18, "verse": 22, "text": "The sound of harpists, musicians,
flutists, and trumpeters
will never be heard in you again; \u24d1
no craftsman of any trade
will ever be found in you again;
the sound of a mill
will never be heard in you again;
", "comment": "\u24d1 Is 24:8"}, {"pk": 4058815, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 18, "verse": 23, "text": "the light of a lamp
will never shine in you again;
and the voice of a groom and bride
will never be heard in you again. \u24d2
All this will happen
because your merchants
were the nobility of the earth,
because all the nations were deceived
by your sorcery.
", "comment": "\u24d2 Jr 25:10"}, {"pk": 4058816, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 18, "verse": 24, "text": "In her was found the blood of prophets and saints, \u24d3
and of all those slaughtered on the earth. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d3 Rv 16:6
\u24d4 Rv 6:10; 16:6"}, {"pk": 4058817, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 19, "verse": 1, "text": "After this I heard something like the loud voice of a vast multitude \u24d5 in heaven, saying, Hallelujah! \u24d6
Salvation, glory, and power belong to our God, \u24d7
", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 104:35; 106:1,48; 146:10; 148:14; 150:1
\u24d5 Rv 7:9
\u24d7 Jb 12:13; Dn 9:9; Rv 7:10"}, {"pk": 4058818, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 19, "verse": 2, "text": "because his judgments are true [1] and righteous, \u24d8
because he has judged the notorious prostitute \u24d9
who corrupted the earth with her sexual immorality;
and he has avenged the blood of his servants
that was on her hands. \u24da
", "comment": "[1] Valid; Jn 8:16; 19:35
\u24d8 Jn 8:16; 19:35; Rv 15:3; 16:7
\u24d9 Rv 17:1
\u24da Dt 32:43; 2Kg 9:7; Rv 6:10; 16:6; 17:6; 18:24"}, {"pk": 4058819, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 19, "verse": 3, "text": "A second time they said, Hallelujah!
Her smoke ascends forever and ever! \u24db
", "comment": "\u24db Is 34:8-10; Rv 14:11"}, {"pk": 4058820, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 19, "verse": 4, "text": "Then the twenty-four elders and the four living creatures fell down and worshiped God, \u24dc who is seated on the throne, saying, Amen! Hallelujah! \u24dd
", "comment": "\u24dd Ps 106:48
\u24dc Rv 4:8-10; 5:6-14; 7:11; 11:16"}, {"pk": 4058821, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 19, "verse": 5, "text": "A voice came from the throne, saying, Praise our God,
all his servants, and the ones who fear him,
both small and great! \u24d0
", "comment": "\u24d0 Dt 1:17; 2Ch 18:30; 34:30; Jb 3:19; Ps 115:13; Rv 11:18"}, {"pk": 4058822, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 19, "verse": 6, "text": "Then I heard something like the voice of a vast multitude, like the sound of cascading waters, \u24d1 and like the rumbling of loud thunder, saying, Hallelujah, because our Lord God, the Almighty,
reigns! \u24d2
", "comment": "\u24d1 Ezk 1:24; 43:2; Rv 1:15; 14:2
\u24d2 Ex 15:18; Ps 93:1; 96:10; 97:1; 99:1; 146:10; Is 24:23; Lk 1:33; 1Co 15:25; Rv 11:15,17"}, {"pk": 4058823, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 19, "verse": 7, "text": "Let us be glad, rejoice, and give him glory, \u24d3
because the marriage of the Lamb has come,
and his bride has prepared herself. \u24d4
", "comment": "\u24d3 Mt 5:12; Rm 1:21; 4:20
\u24d4 Is 54:5-7; Hs 2:19; Mt 22:2-14; Eph 5:27,32; Rv 21:2"}, {"pk": 4058824, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 19, "verse": 8, "text": "She was given fine linen to wear, bright and pure. \u24d5
For the fine linen represents the righteous acts of the saints. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d5 Gn 41:42; Ezk 16:10,13; Mt 27:59; Lk 16:19; Rv 15:6; 19:14
\u24d6 Eph 2:10"}, {"pk": 4058825, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 19, "verse": 9, "text": "Then he [2] said to me, \u24d7 \u201cWrite: Blessed are those invited to the marriage feast \u24d8 of the Lamb!\u201d He also said to me, \u201cThese words of God are true.\u201d \u24d9", "comment": "[2] Probably an angel; Rv 17:1; 22:8-9
\u24d7 Rv 17:1; 22:8-9
\u24d8 Is 25:6-8; Lk 13:29
\u24d9 Rv 21:5; 22:6"}, {"pk": 4058826, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 19, "verse": 10, "text": "Then I fell at his feet to worship him, but he said to me, \u201cDon\u2019t do that! \u24da I am a fellow servant with you and your brothers and sisters who hold firmly to the testimony of Jesus. \u24db Worship God, because the testimony of Jesus is the spirit [3] of prophecy.\u201d", "comment": "\u24da Ac 10:25; Rv 22:9
\u24db Rv 1:2,9; 12:17; 20:4
[3] Or the Spirit"}, {"pk": 4058827, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 19, "verse": 11, "text": "Then I saw heaven opened, \u24dc and there was a white horse. Its rider is called Faithful and True, \u24dd and he judges and makes war with justice. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Ps 9:8; 96:13; Rv 16:7; 19:2
\u24dc Jn 1:51; Rv 4:1; 11:19; 15:5
\u24dd Rv 3:14"}, {"pk": 4058828, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 19, "verse": 12, "text": "His eyes were like a fiery flame, \u24d1 and many crowns [4] were on his head. \u24d2 He had a name written that no one knows except himself. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Rv 2:17; 3:12
\u24d1 Rv 1:14; 2:18
[4] Or diadems
\u24d2 Rv 12:3; 13:1"}, {"pk": 4058829, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 19, "verse": 13, "text": "He wore a robe dipped in blood, \u24d4 and his name is called the Word of God. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d4 Is 63:1-6; Rv 14:14-20
\u24d5 Jn 1:1-5; Heb 4:12"}, {"pk": 4058830, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 19, "verse": 14, "text": "The armies that were in heaven followed him on white horses, wearing pure white linen."}, {"pk": 4058831, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 19, "verse": 15, "text": "A sharp [5] sword \u24d6 came from his mouth, so that he might strike the nations with it. \u24d7 He will rule [6] them with an iron rod. \u24d8 He will also trample the winepress of the fierce anger of God, \u24d9 the Almighty.", "comment": "\u24d6 Is 49:2; Heb 4:12; Rv 1:16; 2:12,16
[5] Other mss add double-edged
\u24d7 Is 11:4; 2Th 2:8; Rv 1:16; 2:12
[6] Or shepherd
\u24d8 Ps 2:9; Rv 12:5
\u24d9 Jr 25:15; Rv 14:8,10,19-20; 16:19; 18:3"}, {"pk": 4058832, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 19, "verse": 16, "text": "And he has a name written on his robe and on his thigh: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Dt 10:17; Dn 2:47; 1Tm 6:15; Rv 17:14"}, {"pk": 4058833, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 19, "verse": 17, "text": "Then I saw an angel standing in the sun, and he called out in a loud voice, saying to all the birds flying high overhead, \u201cCome, gather together for the great supper of God,"}, {"pk": 4058834, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 19, "verse": 18, "text": "so that you may eat the flesh of kings, the flesh of military commanders, the flesh of the mighty, the flesh of horses and of their riders, and the flesh of everyone, both free and slave, small and great.\u201d \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Ezk 32:4; 39:17-20"}, {"pk": 4058835, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 19, "verse": 19, "text": "Then I saw the beast, the kings of the earth, and their armies \u24dc gathered together to wage war \u24dd against the rider on the horse and against his army.", "comment": "\u24dc Rv 16:13-14; 17:2; 18:3,9
\u24dd Nm 27:3; Jdg 6:33; Is 13:4; Hs 1:11"}, {"pk": 4058836, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 19, "verse": 20, "text": "But the beast was taken prisoner, and along with it the false prophet, who had performed the signs in its presence. He deceived those who accepted the mark of the beast and those who worshiped its image with these signs. \u24d0 Both of them were thrown alive into the lake of fire that burns with sulfur. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Mt 5:22; Mk 9:43; Rv 20:10,14; 21:8
\u24d0 Rv 13:13-17"}, {"pk": 4058837, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 19, "verse": 21, "text": "The rest were killed with the sword that came from the mouth of the rider on the horse, and all the birds ate their fill of their flesh."}, {"pk": 4058838, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 20, "verse": 1, "text": "Then I saw an angel coming down from heaven holding the key to the abyss \u24d2 and a great chain \u24d3 in his hand.", "comment": "\u24d2 Ps 140:10; Lk 8:31; Rm 10:7; Rv 9:1,11; 11:7; 17:8
\u24d3 Ps 107:10; 149:8; Jr 39:7; Ezk 7:23"}, {"pk": 4058839, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 20, "verse": 2, "text": "He seized the dragon, that ancient serpent who is the devil and Satan, [1] \u24d4 and bound \u24d5 him for a thousand years.", "comment": "\u24d4 Rv 12:9
[1] Other mss add who deceives the whole world
\u24d5 Is 24:22"}, {"pk": 4058840, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 20, "verse": 3, "text": "He threw him into the abyss, closed it, and put a seal on it \u24d6 so that he would no longer deceive the nations \u24d7 until the thousand years were completed. After that, he must be released for a short time.", "comment": "\u24d6 Dn 6:17; Mt 27:66
\u24d7 Rv 12:9"}, {"pk": 4058841, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 20, "verse": 4, "text": "Then I saw thrones, and people seated on them who were given authority to judge. \u24d8 I also saw the souls of those \u24d9 who had been beheaded because of their testimony about Jesus \u24da and because of the word of God, who had not worshiped the beast or his image, and who had not accepted the mark on their foreheads or their hands. \u24db They came to life \u24dc and reigned with Christ for a thousand years. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dc Is 25:6-8; Mt 9:18; 26:29; Lk 13:29; Rv 2:8; 13:14
\u24d8 Dn 7:22; Mt 19:28; 1Co 6:2-3; Rv 3:21; 6:9
\u24d9 Rv 6:9
\u24da Rv 1:2,9; 12:11,17; 19:10
\u24db Rv 7:3; 9:4; 13:12-16; 14:1; 22:4
\u24dd 2Tm 2:12"}, {"pk": 4058842, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 20, "verse": 5, "text": "The rest of the dead did not come to life until the thousand years were completed. This is the first resurrection."}, {"pk": 4058843, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 20, "verse": 6, "text": "Blessed \u24d0 and holy is the one who shares in the first resurrection! The second death \u24d1 has no power [2] over them, but they will be priests of God and of Christ, and they will reign with him for a thousand years. \u24d2", "comment": "[2] Or authority
\u24d0 Rv 1:3; 14:13; 16:15; 19:9; 22:7,14
\u24d1 Rv 2:11; 20:14; 21:8
\u24d2 Rv 1:6; 5:10"}, {"pk": 4058844, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 20, "verse": 7, "text": "When the thousand years are completed, Satan will be released from his prison"}, {"pk": 4058845, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 20, "verse": 8, "text": "and will go out to deceive the nations \u24d3 at the four corners of the earth, \u24d4 Gog and Magog, to gather them for battle. \u24d5 Their number is like the sand of the sea. \u24d6", "comment": "\u24d5 Ezk 38\u201439
\u24d3 Gn 3:13; 2Co 11:3; 1Tm 2:14; 2Jn 7; Rv 12:9; 18:23; 19:20
\u24d4 Is 11:12; Ezk 7:2; Rv 7:1
\u24d6 Gn 32:12; Is 10:22; Jr 33:22; Hs 1:10"}, {"pk": 4058846, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 20, "verse": 9, "text": "They came up across the breadth of the earth and surrounded the encampment of the saints, the beloved city. \u24d7 Then fire came down from heaven [3] and consumed them. \u24d8", "comment": "[3] Other mss add from God
\u24d7 Ezk 38:16; Jl 3:2,11-12; Zch 14:2
\u24d8 2Kg 1:10,12; Ezk 38:22; 39:6; Lk 9:54"}, {"pk": 4058847, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 20, "verse": 10, "text": "The devil who deceived them was thrown into the lake of fire and sulfur where the beast and the false prophet are, \u24d9 and they will be tormented day and night forever and ever. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Mt 25:41
\u24d9 Rv 19:20"}, {"pk": 4058848, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 20, "verse": 11, "text": "Then I saw a great white throne and one seated on it. Earth and heaven fled from his presence, and no place was found for them. \u24db", "comment": "\u24db Is 51:6; Mt 24:35; 2Pt 3:10; Rv 18:21"}, {"pk": 4058849, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 20, "verse": 12, "text": "I also saw the dead, the great and the small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. \u24dc Another book was opened, which is the book of life, \u24dd and the dead were judged according to their works \u24d0 by what was written in the books.", "comment": "\u24dc Dn 7:10
\u24dd Is 4:3; 34:16; Dn 12:1; Rv 3:5; 13:8; 17:8; 20:15; 21:27
\u24d0 Ps 62:12; Jr 17:10; Rm 2:6; 1Pt 1:17"}, {"pk": 4058850, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 20, "verse": 13, "text": "Then the sea gave up the dead that were in it, and death and Hades \u24d1 gave up the dead that were in them; each one was judged according to their works.", "comment": "\u24d1 Rv 1:18; 6:8"}, {"pk": 4058851, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 20, "verse": 14, "text": "Death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire. \u24d2 This is the second death, the lake of fire. [4]", "comment": "\u24d2 Is 25:7-8; 1Co 15:26
[4] Other mss omit the lake of fire"}, {"pk": 4058852, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 20, "verse": 15, "text": "And anyone whose name was not found written in the book of life was thrown into the lake of fire."}, {"pk": 4058853, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 21, "verse": 1, "text": "Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth; \u24d3 for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, \u24d4 and the sea was no more. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d4 Lk 21:33; 1Co 7:31; 2Pt 3:10
\u24d3 Is 65:17; 66:22; 2Pt 3:13
\u24d5 Is 57:20; Rv 13:1,6-7"}, {"pk": 4058854, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 21, "verse": 2, "text": "I also saw the holy city, \u24d6 the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, \u24d7 prepared like a bride adorned for her husband. \u24d8", "comment": "\u24d7 Gl 4:26; Php 3:20; Heb 11:10; 12:22; 13:14; Rv 3:12
\u24d6 Neh 11:1; Is 48:2; 52:1; Dn 9:24; Mt 4:5; 27:53; Rv 11:2; 22:19
\u24d8 Is 61:10; Rv 19:7"}, {"pk": 4058855, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 21, "verse": 3, "text": "Then I heard a loud voice \u24d9 from the throne: [1] \u24da Look, God\u2019s dwelling [2] is with humanity, and he will live with them. They will be his peoples, [3] \u24db and God himself will be with them and will be their God. [4]", "comment": "\u24db Lv 26:11-12; Jr 7:23; 30:22; 31:33; Ezk 37:27; Hs 2:23; Zch 8:8
\u24d9 Dt 5:22; Ezk 9:1; Mt 27:46,50; Jn 11:43; Rv 1:10; 11:12; 16:1
[1] Other mss read from heaven
\u24da Mt 19:28
[2] Or tent, ortabernacle
[3] Other mss read people
[4] Other mss omit and will be their God"}, {"pk": 4058856, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 21, "verse": 4, "text": "He will wipe away every tear from their eyes. \u24dc Death will be no more; \u24dd grief, crying, and pain will be no more, \u24d0 because the previous things [5] have passed away. \u24d1", "comment": "[5] Or the first things
\u24dc Is 25:8; 30:19; 35:10; 51:11; 65:19; Rv 7:16-17
\u24dd Hs 13:14; 1Co 15:54
\u24d0 Is 60:20
\u24d1 Is 42:9; 2Co 5:17"}, {"pk": 4058857, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 21, "verse": 5, "text": "Then the one seated on the throne said, \u201cLook, I am making everything new.\u201d He also said, \u201cWrite, because these words [6] are faithful and true.\u201d \u24d2", "comment": "[6] Other mss add of God
\u24d2 Rv 3:14; 19:11; 22:6"}, {"pk": 4058858, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 21, "verse": 6, "text": "Then he said to me, \u201cIt is done! \u24d3 I am the Alpha and the Omega, \u24d4 the beginning and the end. \u24d5 I will freely give to the thirsty \u24d6 from the spring of the water of life. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 Ps 42:1-2; Is 41:17; 44:3; 55:1; Jn 4:14; 7:37
\u24d3 Rv 16:17
\u24d4 Rv 1:8; 22:13
\u24d5 Is 44:6; 48:12
\u24d7 Ps 36:9; Jr 2:13; Jn 4:14"}, {"pk": 4058859, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 21, "verse": 7, "text": "The one who conquers \u24d8 will inherit these things, and I will be his God, and he will be my son. \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d8 Rv 2:7
\u24d9 2Sm 7:14"}, {"pk": 4058860, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 21, "verse": 8, "text": "But the cowards, faithless, [7] detestable, murderers, sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars \u24da \u2009\u2014\u2009their share will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur, \u24db which is the second death.\u201d \u24dc", "comment": "[7] Other mss add the sinful,
\u24da Rm 1:28-32; 1Co 6:9-10; Rv 22:15
\u24db Rv 19:20
\u24dc Rv 20:6"}, {"pk": 4058861, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 21, "verse": 9, "text": "Then one of the seven angels, who had held the seven bowls filled with the seven last plagues, \u24dd came and spoke with me: \u201cCome, I will show you the bride, the wife of the Lamb.\u201d", "comment": "\u24dd Rv 16:1"}, {"pk": 4058862, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 21, "verse": 10, "text": "He then carried me away in the Spirit [8] \u24d0 to a great, high mountain \u24d1 and showed me the holy city, Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God,", "comment": "\u24d0 Rv 1:10; 4:2; 17:3
[8] Or in spirit
\u24d1 Ezk 40:2"}, {"pk": 4058863, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 21, "verse": 11, "text": "arrayed with God\u2019s glory. \u24d2 Her radiance was like a precious jewel, like a jasper stone, clear as crystal.", "comment": "\u24d2 Is 60:1-2"}, {"pk": 4058864, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 21, "verse": 12, "text": "The city had a massive high wall, with twelve gates. Twelve angels were at the gates; the names of the twelve tribes of Israel\u2019s sons were inscribed on the gates."}, {"pk": 4058865, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 21, "verse": 13, "text": "There were three gates on the east, three gates on the north, three gates on the south, and three gates on the west. \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d3 Ezk 48:30-34"}, {"pk": 4058866, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 21, "verse": 14, "text": "The city wall had twelve foundations, and the twelve names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb were on the foundations."}, {"pk": 4058867, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 21, "verse": 15, "text": "The one who spoke with me had a golden measuring rod \u24d4 to measure the city, its gates, and its wall. \u24d5", "comment": "\u24d4 Rv 11:1
\u24d5 Ezk 40:3"}, {"pk": 4058868, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 21, "verse": 16, "text": "The city is laid out in a square; its length and width are the same. He measured the city with the rod at 12,000 stadia. [9] Its length, width, and height are equal.", "comment": "[9] A stadion (sg) = about 600 feet; 12,000 stadia = 1,400 miles."}, {"pk": 4058869, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 21, "verse": 17, "text": "Then he measured its wall, 144 cubits according to human measurement, which the angel used."}, {"pk": 4058870, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 21, "verse": 18, "text": "The building material of its wall was jasper, and the city was pure gold clear as glass."}, {"pk": 4058871, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 21, "verse": 19, "text": "The foundations of the city wall were adorned with every kind of jewel: \u24d6 the first foundation is jasper, the second sapphire, the third chalcedony, the fourth emerald,", "comment": "\u24d6 Ex 28:15-21; Is 54:11"}, {"pk": 4058872, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 21, "verse": 20, "text": "the fifth sardonyx, the sixth carnelian, the seventh chrysolite, the eighth beryl, the ninth topaz, the tenth chrysoprase, the eleventh jacinth, the twelfth amethyst."}, {"pk": 4058873, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 21, "verse": 21, "text": "The twelve gates are twelve pearls; each individual gate was made of a single pearl. The main street [10] of the city was pure gold, transparent as glass.", "comment": "[10] Or The public square"}, {"pk": 4058874, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 21, "verse": 22, "text": "I did not see a temple in it, because the Lord God the Almighty and the Lamb are its temple."}, {"pk": 4058875, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 21, "verse": 23, "text": "The city does not need the sun or the moon to shine on it, because the glory of God illuminates it, and its lamp is the Lamb. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d7 Is 24:23; 30:26; 60:19-20; Zch 14:6-7; Rv 22:5"}, {"pk": 4058876, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 21, "verse": 24, "text": "The nations [11] will walk by its light, \u24d8 and the kings of the earth will bring their glory into it. [12] \u24d9", "comment": "\u24d9 Is 49:7,23; 60:10
[11] Other mss add of those who are saved
\u24d8 Is 42:6; 49:6; 60:3,5
[12] Other mss read will bring to him the nations\u2019 glory and honor"}, {"pk": 4058877, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 21, "verse": 25, "text": "Its gates will never close by day because it will never be night there. \u24da", "comment": "\u24da Neh 7:3"}, {"pk": 4058878, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 21, "verse": 26, "text": "They will bring the glory and honor of the nations into it. [13] \u24db", "comment": "[13] Other mss add in order that they might go in
\u24db Is 60:11"}, {"pk": 4058879, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 21, "verse": 27, "text": "Nothing unclean will ever enter it, \u24dc nor anyone who does what is detestable or false, but only those written in the Lamb\u2019s book of life. \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dc Is 35:8; 52:1
\u24dd Rv 3:5; 13:8; 17:8; 20:12,15"}, {"pk": 4058880, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 22, "verse": 1, "text": "Then he showed me the river [1] of the water of life, \u24d0 clear as crystal, \u24d1 flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d1 Rv 4:6
[1] Other mss read pure river
\u24d0 Jr 2:13; 17:13; Jn 4:10
\u24d2 Ps 46:4; Ezk 47:1-2; Jl 3:18; Zch 14:8"}, {"pk": 4058881, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 22, "verse": 2, "text": "down the middle of the city\u2019s main street. The tree of life was on each side of the river, bearing twelve kinds of fruit, producing its fruit every month. \u24d3 The leaves of the tree are for healing the nations, \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d3 Gn 2:9; 3:22,24; Pr 13:12
\u24d4 Is 19:22; 57:19; 61:1; Jr 51:8-9; Zch 8:22-23; Mal 4:2; Mt 4:24; Jn 4:47; Ac 28:8"}, {"pk": 4058882, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 22, "verse": 3, "text": "and there will no longer be any curse. \u24d5 The throne of God and of the Lamb will be in the city, and his servants will worship him.", "comment": "\u24d5 Gn 3:14-19; Zch 14:11"}, {"pk": 4058883, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 22, "verse": 4, "text": "They will see his face, \u24d6 and his name will be on their foreheads. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 Ex 33:20,23; Ps 17:15; Mt 5:8; 1Jn 3:2
\u24d7 Rv 7:3; 9:4; 13:16; 14:1,9; 17:5; 20:4"}, {"pk": 4058884, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 22, "verse": 5, "text": "Night will be no more; \u24d8 people will not need the light of a lamp or the light of the sun, because the Lord God will give them light, \u24d9 and they will reign forever and ever.", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 56:13; 118:27; Is 60:19; 1Jn 1:5
\u24d8 Zch 14:7; Rv 21:25"}, {"pk": 4058885, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 22, "verse": 6, "text": "Then he said to me, \u201cThese words are faithful [2] and true. \u24da The Lord, the God of the spirits of the prophets, [3] has sent his angel to show his servants what must soon take place.\u201d \u24db", "comment": "[3] Other mss read God of the holy prophets
[2] Or trustworthy
\u24da Rv 3:14; 19:11; 21:5
\u24db Dn 2:28-29,45; Rv 1:1"}, {"pk": 4058886, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 22, "verse": 7, "text": " \u201cLook, I am coming soon! \u24dc Blessed is the one who keeps the words of the prophecy of this book.\u201d \u24dd", "comment": "\u24dd Rv 1:3; 14:13; 19:9; 20:6; 22:14
\u24dc Rv 3:11"}, {"pk": 4058887, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 22, "verse": 8, "text": "I, John, am the one who heard and saw these things. When I heard and saw them, I fell down to worship at the feet of the angel who had shown them to me."}, {"pk": 4058888, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 22, "verse": 9, "text": "But he said to me, \u201cDon\u2019t do that! I am a fellow servant with you, your brothers the prophets, and those who keep the words of this book. Worship God!\u201d \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Rv 19:10"}, {"pk": 4058889, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 22, "verse": 10, "text": "Then he said to me, \u201cDon\u2019t seal up the words of the prophecy of this book, because the time is near. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Is 8:16; Dn 8:26; 9:24; 12:4; Rv 1:3; 10:4"}, {"pk": 4058890, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 22, "verse": 11, "text": "Let the unrighteous go on in unrighteousness, let the filthy still be filthy; let the righteous go on in righteousness; let the holy still be holy.\u201d \u24d2", "comment": "\u24d2 Ezk 3:27; Dn 12:10"}, {"pk": 4058891, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 22, "verse": 12, "text": " \u201cLook, I am coming soon, and my reward is with me \u24d3 to repay each person according to his work. \u24d4", "comment": "\u24d3 Is 40:10; 62:11
\u24d4 Ps 62:12; Is 59:18; Jr 17:10; 25:14; Rm 2:6"}, {"pk": 4058892, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 22, "verse": 13, "text": "I am the Alpha and the Omega, \u24d5the first and the last, \u24d6the beginning and the end. \u24d7", "comment": "\u24d6 Rv 1:17
\u24d5 Rv 1:8
\u24d7 Rv 21:6"}, {"pk": 4058893, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 22, "verse": 14, "text": " \u201cBlessed \u24d8 are those who wash their robes, [4] so that they may have the right to the tree of life and may enter the city by the gates.", "comment": "[4] Other mss read who keep his commands
\u24d8 Rv 1:3; 14:13; 16:15; 19:9; 20:6; 22:7"}, {"pk": 4058894, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 22, "verse": 15, "text": "Outside are the dogs, \u24d9the sorcerers, the sexually immoral, the murderers, the idolaters, and everyone who loves and practices falsehood. \u24da", "comment": "\u24d9 Ps 22:16,20; Mt 15:26-27; Php 3:2
\u24da Rm 1:28-32; 1Co 6:9-10; Rv 21:8"}, {"pk": 4058895, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 22, "verse": 16, "text": " \u201cI, Jesus, have sent my angel to attest these things to you for the churches. I am the root \u24db and descendant of David, \u24dc the bright morning star.\u201d \u24dd", "comment": "\u24db Rv 5:5
\u24dc Is 11:1,10; Rm 1:3
\u24dd Nm 24:17; Rv 2:28"}, {"pk": 4058896, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 22, "verse": 17, "text": "Both the Spirit and the bride say, \u201cCome!\u201d Let anyone who hears, say, \u201cCome!\u201d Let the one who is thirsty come. Let the one who desires take the water of life freely. \u24d0", "comment": "\u24d0 Is 55:1; Jn 4:10"}, {"pk": 4058897, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 22, "verse": 18, "text": "I testify to everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book: If anyone adds to them, God will add to him the plagues that are written in this book."}, {"pk": 4058898, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 22, "verse": 19, "text": "And if anyone takes away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God will take away his share of the tree of life and the holy city, which are written about in this book. \u24d1", "comment": "\u24d1 Dt 4:2; 12:32"}, {"pk": 4058899, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 22, "verse": 20, "text": "He who testifies about these things \u24d2 says, \u201cYes, I am coming soon.\u201d Amen! Come, Lord Jesus! \u24d3", "comment": "\u24d2 Rv 1:2
\u24d3 1Co 16:22"}, {"pk": 4058900, "translation": "CSB17", "book": 66, "chapter": 22, "verse": 21, "text": "The grace of the Lord Jesus [5] be with everyone. [6] Amen. [7]", "comment": "[7] Other mss omit Amen.
[5] Other mss add Christ
[6] Other mss read with all the saints"}]